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VOLUME XI.-NUMBER 1671. CHARLESTON, WEDNESDAY" MORNING, MAY 3, 1871. EIGHT DOLLARS A YEAR. GLIMPSES OF GOTHAM. RADICAL GAMES-THEY REFUSE TO INVESTIGATE THE "FRAUDS." The Party of More Consequence titan the Truth-A Cholera Sensation-The ' Quacks Getting Ready-Coming Scot *'< tish and Italian Demonstrations-Boss Tweed as a Hotel Keeper-Tte New Monster Hotel at Central Park. [FROM 01TB OWN COBBESPONDEST.j NEW YORK, August 10 The partisan character of the attack on the mayor and comptroller ls made manifest by the unwillingness ol the .Radicals to hare a fair Investigation made. Mayor Hall's propo? sition to the Chamber ol Commerce to appoint a committee to examine the books of the .comptroller's office, is rejected by Mr. Opdyke, the Vice-president, on various specious pre? tences. The real reason ls, that Mr. Opdyke is an ardent Radical and a partisan, and has no desire that the city authorities shall prove themselves guiltless of the charges brought against them by the Times. At any rate, he does not propose to assist them in the effort, -because his party would lose all the political capital the Times has been making for lt with its pretended "disclosures." In the meantime the authorities are having the city accounts printed with all possible dis? patch. When put in book form they wili cover upwards of 3000 pages. The printers are work? ing night and day, and expect to have the book finished next week. The most minute ?details of expenditures and receipts will be given, and lt is understood that the revela 1 tiocs will not only turn the tables on the Times' and the Radicals, but will help to carry the war into Africa. The disposition of the officials ol the Chamber of Commerce, who are mostly Radicals, to dodge an investigation, has ma? terially assisted the mayor's cause. The moss meetings called to express the public indigna? tion against the authorities, have been laden nitely postponed. Interest in our three July sensations-the riot, the explosion and the "secret accounts" is dying out rapidly, and our newspapers have taken to getting up a fresh sensation which shall surpass ail the others in intensity of In? terest and Importance. "The Coming Cholera" Is the startling head-line to paragraphs and editorials. One Journal assists with a map, showing the march"of the epidemic from the jangles ol the Ganges to the shores of Britain, whence lt is wafted across to America by the Atlantic breezes. "Put your house in order," cries an alarmist, "for the epidemic may break out at ""y moment." The board of health, howevei, assures the .public that there is no Immediate need of apprehension. The disease really creeps along slowly, and judging by Its movements In Europe it cannot oe here before next spring. It has been in Russia two years, and hos only reached oae or two spots in Eng? land within a few days. A singular illustration ts-afforded of the celerity with which a class of our business men take advantage of any popu? lar excitement to coln money. Already the dead-walls are covered with advertisements ot disinfectants, and a quack announces an in fallible cholera remedy. The Germans and Irish have recently had their national demonstrations in our streets, and ore to be followed in the same business by the Italians and the Scotch. Great prepara? tions are being made lor the Scott centenary celebration on the 15th Instant. Deputations of Scotchmen from other cities w:l'. J?'n their New York countrymen and have a cra'.d pro? cession up Broadway. The Highlanders will ap? pear in their native costumes. The laying of the corner-stone ol the Scott monument in Central Park.will be done with appropriate -ceremonies, Mayor Hall officiating. The mon? ument ls not expected to arrive In New York Pbefore next spring. It ls being carved in Ed? inburgh, and is an exact copy of the celebra? ted statue of tlir.', Walter In one of the public ?laces there. A quantity of shrubs and flowers om Abbotsford are on their way-hither and -will be planted in time to be worshipped by Scottish pilgrims to -Central Park on the-one hundredth anniversary of the birthday of their wizard romancer. " The Italian demonstration on the 25th In ?tant will be in honor of the unity of Italy and the occupation of Rome as the Italian capital. There will be a picturesque procession, in which flags and emblems representative of the event will be carried, and a banquet at one of the suburban porks. The German Turners, a society-several thousand strong, will march in the procession, and other German societies have signified .their intention to take part. There was somt apprehension felt at first that the Catholic Irish would attempt to break up 11 the demonstration, but I am assured that no- ] thing of the kind ls thought of. Mayor Hall h was requested by the Italians, to review, the processionists, A committee tried very hard u% Und bim, bnt he kept out of the why, and finally sent a note flatly declining. He intim?t- 1 ed that he had quit reviewing all but mill- J tary shows. When the Leland's failed and the contents 1 -of the Metropolitan Hotel were sold out by an auctioneer, "BC?;"* Tweed resolved to invest some of his surplus earnings in the hotel busi? ness. He leased the Metropolitan from Its 3 owner, A. T. Stewart, and put MB son in the. j hotel to represent him. The house has been . newly refurnished in magnificent style, the t outlay being nearly three-quarters of a million . of dollars, and the reopening is fixed for the . 221 instant. Ono o? the Lelands, Major W. w., is to have the monster hotel about to be built opposite Central Park, at a coat of $2,000,000. . The "Central Park Hotel," as lt is to J be called, will occupy the whole of the 1 ?lock bounded by Fifth and Madison Ave- c nues and Fifty-eighth and Fifty-ninth I streets. It ls to have a front of 2oo feet, on Fifth avenue, will be eight stories high, and the roof will be 125 feetwrom the ground, t There will be a park or courtyard in the cen- t tre, which will oe planted with flowers and t rare shrubbery, and adorned with fountains, < gold fish ponds and aviaries. The walls will Nj of iron, and every window will have a oalcony, from which will be suspended cor beiUes containing flowers. Ail the other con? veniences, such as parlors, conversation rooms, smoking and. billiard-root.is, whiskey saloon, and reading saloon, will be provided, a The furniture will be superb, and the prices " of lodging and board so high that only the nobs and wealthy snobs will be able to afford .the luxury of living with Leland. This will secure "select company." The stores attached to the hotel will be -occupied by such great business houses as Tiffany, Arnold ? Consta? ble and Hegeman. Ground has been broken, and the .calcula? tion ls lo have the house opened for guests by ! the first ot May, 1872. The prospect of having 2ie grandest hotel In New York at the Firth venue, corner of Central Park, hos given an upward impetus to the value ot real .estate in the neighborhood. Many other buildings, .not?is, shops, dwellings, and even a theatre, are contemplated, and it ls not too wild to ex Ct that the new court quarter will be solidly lt np in Ave years. NYM. INVITED TO RESIGN. At a meeting of the citizens of Lancaster -County, held on the 7th instant, the following preamble and .resolution were unanimously -adopted : , Whereas, It has been clearly. established, that the persons now filling the county elec? tive offices-, ' who were declared elected by the ?county canvassers, at the election held last lau., are not legally entitled to Ail the same, therefore, . ReselvOl, That we the citizens ol Lancaster County, la meeting assembled, in order that justice may be had. and the rlehts o? the bal? lot-box maintained, respectfully request said incumbents to vacate said offices. * ?if THE RD3sIAN SNUB TO THE EVANGELICALS Fuller reports concerning the reception ac? corded by Prince Gortechakoff to the depura? tion ot the Evangelical Alliance say that he re Elled with emphasis the charge thatRuss'a ls tolerant, but rejected with equal warmth the theory that ali sects ought to have liberty to propagate their creed at wfil, citing the multi? tude of sects in America in proof of the evil ^consequences of such freedom. It seems also *?Jthat he did not encourage the hope that any modification would be made In the law pro? hibiting members of that orthodox church irom changlog their ecclesiastical relations-a law which ls an especial grievance In the Bal? tic provinces. He also denied that the Luthe? rans in those provinces are persecuted. THE FIRE IN GEORGETOWN. The Georgetown Times, of the 3d instant, contains a lull account of the disastrous Are which broke out in that town on the preceding Thursday: The Are proved to be at the warehouse own? ed by Messrs. G. C. & W. J. Munro.' and used by Messrs. Congdon, Hazard & Co. for storing corn, bacon, molasses and other groceries, which were of two large a bulk to be kept In their store near the market. The building was two stories and of wood, and in close proximity to it was eighty cords of pine wood, on one side and Mr. Arthur Morgan's store on the other. The long drought made everything combustible, aiyi increased the danger of the fire spreading. But by the indefatigable exer? tions of the firemen, and with a stream of 300 gallons per minute from the Winyah steamer, the fire was confined to the burning building, and a very large amount o? property saved. All the fire companies worked well, efficiently and Buccesslully, and deserve the thanks of the whole community, not only for the effec? tiveness of their labors, but for the cheerful? ness and energetic zeal displayed by them. The loss of Congdon, Hazard & Co. was about $4000, $2500 of which was Insured in that first-class company, the Manhattan, of New York. THE SPARTANS UR G DISTRICT CON? FERENCE A Highly Interesting Gathering. [From the Onion Times.] This conference, composed of clerical and lay delegates, representing the M. E. Church South, lu Spartanburg, Union and York Coun? ties, assembled in the Baptist Church, at Unlonvllle, on Friday, at 9 o'clock, A. If., Bishop George F. Pearce In the chair. The membership in this district is about three thousand, and the several pastoral charges were well represented. Friday was spent mainly in hearing reports on the state ot the church in the bounds of the district. These reporta were, In many respects, encouraging, and showed that with regard to her present condition and future prospects, the friends ot the church had cause for gratitude and hope. But they also showed that In many locali? ties, at least, the standard of personal piety was not BO nigh as lt should be; and that sufficient attention had not been given to the Sunday school cause, to family religion and to ministerial support. On Saturday morning Dr. Whitefoord Smith spoke In the Interest of Wofford College. He alluded to the claims of this institution on the Methodist public, and spoke of the advantages of a regu? lar college course over a select course In a' university. He also said that the value of an institution of learning was not to be estimated by the extent of Its patronage; that a very large number of students was a h lode rance in the way of a young man's' getting a thorough education; that it would be a matter of regret If Wofford College should ever be compelled to receive into her halls more than one hundred and fifty students. He affirmed as a fact that no student had ever left Wofford who had not been more thoroughly taught than he, the speaker, was, at the South Caro? lina College, ' in its palmiest days. He also reminded those parents ' who are eager to patronize some distant college or university, presided over by soma very emi? nent man, and with a patronage of five or six hundred students, that their sons, owing to. the large number of students, would seldom come In actual contact with that hereat man," and that the advantages of such an institution over a smaller one, with good officers, was more imaginary than real. These views, sus? tained by tbe well known eloquence of the doctor, seemed to meet the approval of the large audience present. A report, made in the afternoon, drew irom Professor James H. Carlisle, LL. D., a characteristic address on temperance. On Sunday afternoon Interest? ing addresses were made to the children by the last named speaker, by Bishop Pearce, and Simpson Bobo, Esq. Religious services were conducted by Bishop Pearce every day at ll o'clock A. M., from "Friday to Monday In? clusive. THE WEATHER AND THE CEOPS. Union. The Union ville Times of Friday says: "We are pleased to learn that- a good rain fell on Monday at points along the railroad below this place, commencing a short distance above Bill's Platform, and continuing to a short dis? tance above Alston." Greenville. The Enterprise of Friday says: "Although showers have fallen in a few places, dry weather prevails in nearly every part of the State. Corn crops are seriously injured. We have had a ll ttl? rain about Greenville In the last few days." Oconce. The Walhalla Courier says: "Seasonable ihowera have succeeded the warm, dry weath sr of the past. The crops have been seriously njured. * lu some places rain had not fallen Or seven weeks. We trust that the present rains have been general." Orangebarg. The News says: uWe had a.delightful rain on Thursday lase. Nothing could have been a more >leasant surprise. Men were suffering, crops vere suffering, the hogs that ran loose about he streets, and a great many other things-all vere suffering. The rain seemed to impart lew life to everything." Chesterfield. The Democrat says: "We had fine rains on Saturday and Sunday last, which will greatly leneflt the cotton crop, the gardens and late ora; the early corn is so far matured, we sup? pose, that it will nob be benefited." Laurens. The Herald says : "Since our last issue par? lai showers have fallen in various portions of he county, but no general rain as yet. Many lortlons are still suffering from the continued lrought." Georgetown. The Times says: "We regret to say that the tait water ls gradually making Its way uo our .ivers. We had a good ?bower of rain on ruesday, but not enough to do any perceptible good. Unless we have heavy rains, and that tco in a 'short time, the. rice crop must be largely cut (?hort," Lancaster. The Ledger says: "A tolerable good shower of rain fell at this v.ace and vicinity ou Satur? day night last Some other sections of the county have been similarly favored, but the drought, upon the whole, continues, and the vrops are cut short at least one-half. It ls dis? tressing to look upon large fields of corn and cotton, which four weeks ago promised an abundant yield, now almost ruined." Beaufort. The Republican says : "Discouraging reports reach us from various portions of our county relative to the cotton crop. The plant ls Bul? lering Immensely from the long dry spell we have had. On St. Helena especially, the sea Island crop will be diminished one-third unless 3, good rain comee quickly to the rescue. The som ls already gathered, and excels last year's production by 20 per cent." THE URITED STATES DISTRICT COURT. This court opened at Greenville on Monday, Judye Bryan, presiding. On Tuesday the grand Jury returned true Ollis against the following persons, charged with violating the revenue laws : W. B. Presa ley, Melissa Flowers, Roderick Casey, Peter and Samuel Marchbanks, Sarah Boren, Jos. Scott, Robert Morgan, W. D. Roper and Har? rison Martin; also no bill against Allen Elliott ?nd Wm. A. Long. True bills were found against Geo. W. McFall and Andrew Williams, lor voting under a?r, and no bill against Isaac Bryson. A true bill was found against Wiley Bishop, charged with destroying a letter. In Bankruptcy.-Ex parte-Thomas K. Brown, in re the Laurens Railroad Company, a bank? rupt petition to prove lien. Ordered that it be relerred to C. G. Jaeger, registrar, to Inquire into the facts and report thereon. Ex parte Frederick.G. Smith, assignee, in re McCarthy 4 Boy, bankrupts. Ordered that assignee pay Individual creditors of J. Mc? Carthy as reported and what was hitherto sus? pended under order .of court. Ex parte E. W. Moise, in re L. A. Bigger, bankrupt, and F. J. Ingram, in re L. A. Rig? gers. Petitions to enforce lien of Judgment. Ordered that lt be referred to J. C. Carpenter, registrar, tt eport how much is due upon the judgment dec out In the pleadings. PLAUDITS FOR CHARLESTON TUE PRESS ETER TWETERE UTTERS A ELEARTY"WELT, DONE!" "A Splendid Example." [From toe Richmond Dispatch.: The solid white people of the South lu the struggle to preserve their governments from the hands ot unworthy and incompetent per? sons, may well emulate the noble conduct, the public devotion, of the people of Charleston, South Carolina. They knew what depended upon the election, and determined tb at if their unremitted exertions, could jirevall, the car? pet-bag and negro government of their city should be ended. They left no stone unturn? ed, and on the day of election closed their places of business and attended the polls from early morn till they were closed. Such devotion, such determination, bad a powerful moral effect It was a strong proof of the great peril in which the city was placed, and the impres? sion made upon the uneducated negroes must have been decided. Near, fifteen hundred of them voted with the Conservative whites. This they would not have done but that the white people were present and stood by them. Left without such s a up ort they would not have voted as they did. The fact that so many ne? groes voted the Conservative ticket in Charles? ton shows that they are getting tired of- car? pet-baggers and misrule, which make them sutler along with the whites in taxation, and In the general injury to all private enterprise. Thia wholesome feeling ls spreading far and near. The Spectacle In the South. [Prom the Baltimore Sun.] The late election in Charleston, in which, there was a Conservative triumph, has been of more than local significance. It is well known that the State Government of South Coralina hos been os corrupt and extravagant as any of the Southern States,and that there ls nota city In the land which has been so pluuderedand op? pressed as Charleston. Being the wealthiest and most populous city of South Carolina, lt has been brought almost completely under the dominion of "carpet-baggers"-that is .corrupt adventurers from abroad-and ignorant legis? lators. All that civilized communities consider the -legitimate ends of government appears to go for nothing wherever the intelli? gence and experience ot a community are ex? cluded irom public service and the administra? tion of affairs ls confided to the incompetent and rapacious. The snarls, however, ldto which these greedy factions fall, pre? sent an opening tor prompt and vigor? ous reform action, and if such action can be successful lu a city so beset and bestrode by combinations and rings organ? ized lor plunder and misrule as Charleston, there is hope tor all Southern communities. Still, the victory has only been gained there by a degree ot fidelity, tact, energy and cour? age rarely displayed, and, happily, nor. often necessary in political contests. The people of Charleston met the emergency with a coolness of temper and fortitude which, under all the circumstances, are truly wonderful. Every white Conservative voter was counted, the more Intelligent, decent and liberal colored men were appealed to, and no one left the city for recreation. Every mon was at his post on the day ol election, and there being great ex? citement on both Bides, bloody work was ex? pected,, whilst the local authorities and police, being against the Conservatives, could not be relied on for their defence. Fully Intending themselves to keep the peace, the Conserva? tives relied upon the Federal commander and his troops for protection. Yet, It may well be doubted whether greater courage and calm? ness were ever required on a battle-field than those which the Conservatives of Charleston have been called on to exhibit; and indeed the same qualities seem to be everywhere re? quired throughout the South. The -'.Vevr Departure" In Charleston. [From the Walhalla Courier ] The result of the election in Charleston ls of more than local significance. It Is ot the highest public Importance. Locally, lt is a great victory for the Conservatives, and we rejoice in their success. General Wagener. their standard-bearer, is' thoroughly Identified with the inception,-growth and success of ene beautiful and prosperous Town of Walhalla; hence, we feel a personal Interest lu the result. Here, he has many friends. Here, be ls known, as well as in the city, as a wise, practical man, with the record of a life well spent in the ser? vice of his adopted country. But it ls the re? sult of this election, lu a general way, that claims our attention. In fact, a "new departure" has been made. The seeds sown by the Reform party have Borne fruit. The young, active, professional and workingmen have come to the front. They have taken hold ot the crude material before them, and organized a substantial victory. In this organization, the absence -ot' names that lormerly ruled, stand out in bold relief. The bard school of the camp and field-the severe lessons learned in reconstruction-the practi? cal experience ot everyday life-has shaped the course of events. Common sense bas suc? ceeded the rule of passion and prejudice. Dead Issues have been buried with the dead past. A ''new departure" has in reality been made ! A practical application of this useful lesson should be made to the Stale at large. It victory can be organized in Charleston, it can be orcanized elsewhere in the State. The same means are at command, and the same necessity exists for the effort. Let lt be made. .A Most Gratifying Circumstance [From the Greenville Enterprise.] The result, of the election in Charleston has delighted the friends of good order and peace and protection from public plunderers all over the State. The most gralilylng circumstance Is the fact that more than a thousand colored voters of the city sustained the Citizens' ticket. Five colored men ot good character were nom? inated and elected on the Wagener ticket. It ls truly said this election In a?i example and encouragement to white and black In this State to unite together to secure the election of honest men to office, and to put down the mere carpet-bagger and the demagogues who stir up party Btrife for their own private ends. Improve the Opportunity. . [Prom the Union Times.] The glad news comes to us that the "City by the Sea" has been redeemed from carpet-bag nile. The Democrats of Charleston have done nobly, and the glorious success ol their activi? ty, zeal and untiring vigilance shows what can be done throughout the State ii every man who desires honest and intelligent govern? ment will throw aside all personal feeling and prejudice, and act In harmony and with earn? estness for the good of all. Let the newly elected officials of Charleston characterize their administration by a firm adherence to impartial Justice, judicious economy and strict honesty, and the effect of their triumph will be felt for good throughout the State. It ls the first opportunity the Democrats have had in tba lower part of the State to show, by offi? cial acts, that the professions of the Demo? cratic party, of Impartial justice to all, and economy in government, were not hollow promises, tut lundamental principles of the party, and we sincerely hope the tpportunity will be Improved to give the lie to the mali? cious prognostications of ?.he enemies of white government at the South. "That Same Old Rooster." [From the Clarendon Press.] "That some old rooster,".which the Radical party portrayed as dead two years ago, is cer? tainly alive, rehabilitated, resuscitated . and "rampant." Three times turee say we lor the gallant old "City by the Sea" (whom all true Carolinians love) for the patriotic fight which her sons, both adopted and native, have just made In the Interest of virtue, honesty and in? telligence. Let the rooster crow, then, as long and as loud as he pleases. He is a lovely bird from this time forward lu our sight. We are cheered by his clarion notes, and desire to strike hands In congratulation with our fellow citizens o? Charleston in equitation of the glo? rious event. We wish to see him (the rooster) hereafter represented volant, indicating that different portions of our State ls to be cheered by the Happing of his victorious wings in our battles yet to come with the leagued cham? pions ol public misrule and peculation. The good work so auspiciously begun in Charles? ton we hope will roll on, until South Carolina redeemed shall, phoenix like, arise from her ashes and assume that proud eminence among the sisterhood of States to which her intelli? gence, virtue and patriotism entitles her. That's right, Charleston, "send them to the rear," as advised by Philosopher Greeley. The Result or Earnest Working. (F.om the DarllHgton Index.] With the recent election new hope has dawn? ed on the city, and thrills every honest heart with Joyful anticipations of future happiness and prosperity. Recollections of the proud career of tho city in the past are still fresh ia the minds ol Charlestonlans, and, with the prospect of soon recommencing that career, what wonder If they are filled with the most profound emotions of gratitude and thanks? giving. Most truly do we Join In the chorus that continues to ascend from every portion of the State, and cry three times three for the good old Cltv bv the Sea. ..Follow their Example." [From the Cher?w Democrat.j ' This is an Important victory, and the people ol Charleston are.greatly rejoiced at it. This is an indication of what may be accomplished in the election next year if the voters through? out the State will leave off croaking and go to work in earnest, as the voters of Charleston have done. The excesses of the Radical lead? ers have been such that, after paying one more State and county tax, the colored voters, from the mountains to the seaboard, will be willing to follow the example of their brethren in Charleston, and Join the Conservatives in electing men who will conduct the affairs of the State In a more economical' manner. A Hopeful Sign. [From the Georgetown TlmeB.] The effect of this Charleston victory will be felt all over the State. Something like fifteen hundred colered persons must have voted the Conservative ticket, which is certainly a hope? ful sign that their eyes are at last being opened tb the hypocrisy and treachery of their pre? tended friends. We hope the example set by the colored people In Charleston will be follow? ed in other parts ot the State-that they will repose confidence in the promises and pledges of their old friends, and no longer put faith in those who have, ever since their noxious ad? vent Into this State, made dupes and victims of them for their own selfish and mercenary purposes. GR AlfT AND THE S O UTH. The President's Determination in Re? gard to Dishonest and Incompetent Federal Official, at the ?outh. The Southern correspondent of the New York Journal of Commerce has written to that Journal from Washington, nuder date of the 8th Instant, the Mewing interesting account of an ' INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT GRANT. Understanding from General' Babcock that the President would be glad to have a talk with me about Southern matters, your corres? pondent embraced an opportunity to step Into the sanctum sanctorum ol the White House and indulge In an interview. A remarkable improvement in the President's health ls ap? parent at the first glance. He is much stouter ! than usual, and looks well. Our conversation at first was a mere matter of explanation of affairs in the Southern States from the stand? point on which I based general conclusions as to the material, social and political condition of the different States, as shown In letters sent you from the States themselves, tog?ther with the business and political prospects in those States. The President listened attentive? ly, and Interposed many questions. He seemed particularly anxious to know what the people there thought of his appointees lathe cus? tom-houses and postoflices and other gov? ernment positions. He was answered that 1 the general complaint against his officers is on i political grounds, and that .the chief dissatis? faction at the South ls with State and county 1 officials. The course of the Southern people toward government officials Is generally de? termined by the honesty and capacity shown by the incumbents. As a general thing gov- , eminent officers get along well with the peo le, and many cf them are highly respected. ' he men against whom the oeople of the \ South generally show a vindictive spirit are , men who were dishonest at home In the North, and are now thieves at the South, conducting 1 their nefarious schemes under the shield of official position, os Republicans, and as Be- ] publicans only because they thereby manage to use the negro votes to elect them to office. ' WHAT THE PRESIDENT SAID. ' \ The President admitted a belief-that there are many very bad men In office In the South ? claiming to be Republicans, but who would be anything in the political line that would furth? er their bad designs, and are not therefore chargeable to the account of the Republican party as a great political organization. He be lleves A large number of Ku-Klux outrages have been committed, but that the gradual ad vance of a better feeling throughout the South, 1 besides the moral effect of the passage ol the Ku-Klux bill, has stopped Ku-KIuxTsm and outlawry to a very great extent. He did not propose, in making appointments, to consult , politicians in the South who vote against the Republican party any more than he would in the North. But lie was determined to give them honest and competent government officials, and he would take it asa favor when men of any shade of politics discover dishonesty or incom? petency on the part of his appointees to ac ? quaint him with the fact. Well-authenticated , complaints from any quarter would receive careful attention. He had removed all ob? jectionable-men from the New Orleans custom? house, and he believed he had a good set of officials there now. He regarded the condi? tion of the South generally as Improving. THE OHIO CAMPAIGN. COLUMBUS. August 12. i General Thomas Ewing, Jr , delivered the opening campaign speech tor the Ohio Demo? cracy in the coming contest lor Governor. The speech mainly discusses financial Issues. He i says the Democracy of Ohio propose that the < general government shall furnish all the money ol the people la an issue which shall be a legal tender equally with coin for all public 1 and private debts whatsoever, except where i the contract expressly calls for specie, and with lt redeem the five-twenty bonds; and that to prevent an undue expansion of the currency lt shall Issue a three per cent, bond, which shall be exchangeable at par lor the legal ten- < ders at any time, and into which the legal ten- . ders mayat the option of the holders at any time be converted. STABBING AND MURDER. NEW ORLEANS, August 12. About 2 o'clock this A. M., Dominick Byrnes inflicted three dangerous stabs upon Ned Huge8, a cab driver, who weat to a hospital bleedlngly protusely. Subsequently, Byrnes stabbed Pat Brady twice tbrought the heart, < killing him Instantly. After a chase of seve? ral blocks. Byrnes was arrested by the police. I The murder occurred in a cooee house near i Poydras market. Cause, whiskey. I The weather ls warm and the city ls healthy. CRIME IN TUE STATE. I Shot to Death. [From the Lancaster Ledger.] We learo that a difficulty sprung up between Mr. Romulus Armtleld and Mr. Wesley Plyler, . both young men, at Carnes's school-house, ia this county, on Saturday last, which was, through the Intervention of friends, quieted. The same parties, on the following dav, met . at Tabernacle Church, where the difficulty was renewed, Plyler beating Armfleld very severely. They were again separated, and made Irlends, but subsequently came together again, when Armfleld snot Plyler, breaking i his thigh bone. Tue sufferer now Iles lu a ? critical condition. 1 A Ku-Klux Yarn Spoiled. &From the Union Times.] : Much has been said about the murder of the ? colored preacher, Lewis Thompson, and the ? officers ot our county nave been severely ceo- , sured because no inquest was held on his body after lt was discovered in the river. Ot course the white Ku-Klux have been accused of being the murderers, but we are Impelled to believe that be met his death at the honda ol men of his own race. He was very unpopular among them. He pretended to believe that lt i was a sin for a preacher to work, and os those i he preached to were not able to support him, it I was a mystery to all how he obtained a living; but he attempted to impress upon the minds I of the colored people the idea that a preacher ! was eolltled to great privileges with the wives and daughters of ihe members of his church, and attempted to carry out this infernal doc? trine. Many ol' the colored men- had become greatly Incensed at him, and we are not alone in supposing that no white maa had auythiag i to do with killing him. We have inquired of : the former coroner and every trial justice of this county, why no inquest was held, and ; each one declares that no notice had ever reached them, except through the Columbia Union, that the body had been found. A RUSSIAN WAR CLOUD. AUSTRIA ARD GERMANY AGAINST FRANCE AND RUSSIA. The Alabama Claims-Tue New Treaty When the Germana are to Lear? France-Thiers and the Assembly Cholera in Germany, ?kc. LONDON, August 12. Special private information from a corres? pondent in Salzburg says the military organi? zation in Busala is pushing vigorously on the Prussian system. Compulsory service is rigo? rously carried out without exception. In con? sequence of the enormous extent of country, provincial d?p?ts are to be established. Ufflcers are examining the frontiers and reporting. The government- is try lug experiments to see how soon a corps d'arm?e advancing can lay a line of raliway for forwarding supplies. If such is the case, everything, politically, prom? ises well for Austria making an alliance with Germany,-who ls apprehensive of an alliance between France and Russia. This is the chief question of discussion between the Emperors of Austria and Germany. They meet at Ischl, to-morrow. The Alabama Claims. In the House of Lords to-day Lord Redes? dale questioned the right of the United States to maintain Its demand tor indemnity for dam? ages caused by the Alabama, now that the American government had granted amnesty to the late rebels, and reconciliation with the South was complete. He asked whether the government Intended to bring this point to the attention of the arbitrators at Geneva, and proceeded to argue it at great length. Lord Granville replied that the question of liability for depredations ot the Alabama would be ar? gued lu all Ita bearings before the arbitrators ay Slr Bounden Palmer and other eminent counsel retained on the part of Great Britain, tvhose interests would certainly not suffer (or ack of able and learned defenders. The New Treaty. Lord Chief Justice Cockburn has been ap? pointed arbitrator for Great Britain, under the ;reaty ol Washington. The drawing up of the iase for. the British Government has been ea xusted to the Lord Chancellor, with Lord Tenterden and Professor Montague Bernard as iS8lstants. Sir Eounde'.l Palmer- will act' as :ounsel for Great Britain before the Board of arbitration. The Times' money article of to-day states hat the amount of funded United States loan aken by bankers here will be offered to the public next week by Cooke, Mcculloch & Co. The meeting between the Emperors of Ger nany and Austria was cordial. The London Post attaches political significance to the meet? ing. The Occupation of France. PARIS, August 12. It is reported that negotiations between Berlin and Versailles for the evacuation of france have resulted In an agreement by which the occupation of French territory by berman troops will entirely cease before the ind of the present year. It ls said President Thiers urges on the mili? tary committee ot the Assembly the necessity sf having large armaments and a normal effective force oi 500,000 men in the army. The budget ot statements will probably be de* laved some months. M. Thiers replied to a deputation of the Parls'.Councll, urging the Assembly to Paris* that the question rested with the Assembly, untrammelled by his action. The City Council voted to raise the loan 350,000,000 francs, to be, used in rebuilding and repairs. The Assembly. In the Assembly to-day, M. Klbet, of the Left Centre, moved that the title of President of tbe Republic be conferred upon Thiers', and that all powers which he has heretofore exer? cised as Chief of the Executive be prolonged tor a period ot three years; that he, moreover,, be entrusted with the promulgation and exe? cution of laws; that he be authorized to re? ceive ambassadors; that his official residence be at the place where the Assembly may sit, and that he be lodged at the expense of the republic, his remuneration to be fixed at late rate; that he shall have the right to appoint members of council, ministers, diplomatic agents, military and naval commanders, and that ministers appointed by bim shall be re? sponsible for their acts to the Assembly. Mader, ot the Bight, made a counter mo? tion, expressing confidence in Thiers, and continuing his present powers. Theirs, who was present, asked for a vote of "urgency" on both proposals, and, amid great excitement, they were declared ur? gent. The C ourts-MartiaL The courts-martial hold long and exciting sessions dally, and the trial of leading Com? munists is progressing as rapidly as possible, where a large number of volunteers have been summoned. The evidence given for the past two days has contained nothing new. Fires, set by the Insurgents, continue to rage lu the io rea ta of Algeria. Cholera in Germany. Bu KLIN, August 12. The Imperial Government, os well as the local authorities, have adopted the most strin? gent measures for the prevention of a spread af cholera. Twenty-three persons were at? tacked with the disease at Konigsburg yester- . day, thirteen of whom are already dead. No cases ot cholera appeared In the south of Prussia. Bismarck, acting as Chancellor of the Ger? man Empire, decides that the school system of Alsace shall be non-sectarian. COAL MINE DISASTER. _-- ' 1 Five Persons Suffocated. NEW YORK, August 13. Wm. Briggs, Intending io reopen a coal, i mine that hud been out of use, sent his son and daughter to dip out the water. The son put a ladder lato the shaft und descended. His < sister, not hearing him, descended to look , after him. She io turn not being heard lrom 1 Briggs, his brother and a hired man followed each other down the shaft, and all-five were i suffocated. At last accounts ouly two of the dead bodies hod been recovered. DOMESTIC PRODUCE IMPS O TING. NEW YORK, August 13. The domestic produce markets have exhibit sd increased activity, which has been mainly caused by a decline lu the leading staple. At the Produce Excrange flour has declined, wheat has Improved slightly, corn has been arm, oats have declined, and other grains show no material change. THE HUDSON CHURCH WAR. HODSON, N. Y., August 13. The Catholic rebellion lu this city ls at last ended, and the siege at the church is raised. For the first time In seven weeks services were held to-day by the secretary of Bishop Conroe, . and the obnoxious priest ls by this action vir? tually suspended. Protestants and Catholics alike ieel relief at this peaceful termination of the recent embrogllo. COTTON MOVEMENT FOB TETE WEES* NEW TOBI, August 12.. The cotton movement snows a slight falling off In the receipts and exports. The receipts at all the ports are 5454 bales,, against 10,472 bales last week*, 10,000 bales the.previous week, and 10,661 bales three weeks since. The total receipts since September'have been! 3,988,224 bales, against 2,889,079 bales for the; corresponding period of the. previous year, showing an increase of 1,099,145 bales In favor of the present season. The exports from ail ports tor the week are 472fbales, against 9109 bales during the same week o fias t year. The total exports for the expired portion of tbe: cotton year have been 3,114,106 bales, against 2,160,733 bales during th? same period last year. The present. stocks, as . compared with last year, are as follows : Aug.13.187L Aug. 13, 1870. At all U. S. ports.137,005 94,702 . At interior towns. 14,734 20,120 At Liverpool.643,000 668,000 American cotton afloat for Great Britain. 62 000 36,000 Indian cotton afloat for Europe.663,406 112,255 The weather in the South has been very much the same as last week; in some sections the extreme beat has been relieved by showers, while in others there are complaints of too much dry weather. The receipts of. ' new crop cotton Indicate an .earlier picking j than was generally expected. < THE CROP PB0SPECT8. WASHINGTON, August IS. The Agricultural Department will not make, mothes crop report until September. The re? turns received since the report for July Indi? cate more favorable, crops of cotton and corn. A letter from Arkansas says that, although, the acreage planted ls less than that of last rear, the yield ol the present year will be quite is large, and so of some other States. ! NEW COTTON. MONTOOMEBr, August 12. I Three bales of new crop were received Thursday night. Two were shipped to New fork and one to Mobile yesterday. DEATH OF MBS. VALLANDIOBAM. CCMBERLAND, MD., AUgOSt 13. Mrs. Clement L. Va ll an di g h am died here this morning. THE WEATHER THIS DAT. WASHINGTON, August 13. An area of local storms will probably be de? veloped to-night and to-morrow, from Ten? nessee and Arkansas northward to the Lakes. Renewed rain will probably be experienced on Monday from Texas to Florida, and to Vir-1 crinia. Falling barometer, with cloudy wea? ther, ls probable for the Middle and Eastern States. Yesterday's Weather Reports of the Signal Service, U. S. A.-4.47 P. M., Local Time. Place of Observation. 3 n _ SP Augusta. Baltimore.... Boston., Buffalo. N. ? Charleston... Cheyenne, W. T. Chicago., Cincinnati. Cleveland. Corinne, Utah.. Detroit. Indianapolis... Key West, Fla. Knoxville, Tenn. Lake City, Fla.. Mempnts, Tenn.. Milwaukee, Wis. Motile. Nashville. New London, ct. New Orleans.,.. New York. Omaha, Neb. Oswego, N. T?... Philadelphia. Pittsburg, Pa.... Portland, Mo.... Rochester, N. Y. San Francisco.. Savannah . Sr. Louis. Toledo. O. Washington, D.U. Wiimlngton.N.O. Norfolk. Lynchburg.. Leavenworth.... (Jape May. Mt. Washington. 29.02 JO.OT 30.00 29.95 29.98 20. OS 29.0' 29.94 30.02 20.49 29.97 29.86 29 92 29.85 29:86 ?9.83 29.94 29.88 29.91 30.08 29.84 30.08 29.60 29.99 29.98 29.99 1-50.05 30.01 29.96 29.94 29.86 29.96 30.00 30.01 30.00 29.96 29.83 30.07 30.27 33 po Calm SE E E ?E S NE E NE S . E E N E 82! SW 91 NW 76 SE il 90 5 74 NE HO NE 90 NW 67 SW 76 N 61 ?W 78 Calm, 84 SE 81 B 88 E 88 SE 85 E 881 SE 92 8 77 E fiO'.VW Gentle. Gentle. Gentle. Gentle. Fresh. Gentle. Lhrht. Gentle. Gentle. Fresh. Light. Gentle. Gentle. Gentle. Gentle. Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. Gentle. Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. Gentle. Gentle, rr es h. Light. Fresh. Gentle. Gentle. Fresh. Light. Fresh. Gentle. Mffht. Cloudy. Fair. Fair. Olear. Fair. Cloudy. Hazy. Fair. Clear. Clear. Hazy. Hazy. Fair. Fan*. Tbr'ng. Fair. Hazy. Lt. Kain Fair. Fair. Fair. Cloudy. Fair. Olear. T?r'ng. Fair. Oloady. Hazy. Fair. Lt.Rain Clear. Clear. Clear. Cloudy. Cloudy. Clear. Fair. Foggy. Fslr. NOTE.-TUo weather re acre dated 7.47 o'clock", this morning, will be posted In the rooms ot the Chamber of Commerce at 10 o'clock A. M.. and, together with the weather chart, may (by the courtesy of the chamber) be examined by ship? masters at any time daring the day. -If the rumors that are .flying around Chlselhurst are correct, it would seem that the ex-Emperor and Empress do not share the bright anticipations possessed by their faithful adherents, in res peet to the -probabilities of a restoration. Previous to the elections the hopes of the- Imperial family were carefully cherished, and something, like fifteen mHllon fran?ais said to have been spent for the purpose of returning Imperialist candidates. But after the elections, the Chlselhurst party grew dis? consolate, and since then dissensions are said to have arisen between Ncooleon and Eugenie. The latter desired to gb to Spain, but Napoleon, who always disliked his mother la-law and her country, preierred Switzer? land as an objective point. The dispute finally ended In a victory for the Empress, who "con. suited" with certain Jewellers of Paris con? cerning some of her treasures saved last Sep? tember, and with the proceeds of this "con? sultation"-about* 4,300,000 francs-bought a handsome estate neat^Madrld. It only remains to be seen howlong the establishment at Chls? elhurst will be kept up. Camden House al? ready begins to be deserted, and since the Grand Chamberlain as well as the oldesead cook are no more to be seen there, lt 1B not likely that the masters themselves Intend re? maining much longer in that quiet and pasto? ral refuge which has for a time sheltered the Illustrious couple. A very curious military dilemma has become the subject of conversation in Paris. Accord? ing to the military code no French officer who bas been taken prisoner, hos signed a capitu? lation, hos been included in a capitulation, or has taken refuge on neutral territory, can per? form duty before being acquitted by a court- ] martial. This law was infringed when General Ducrot was appointed to command a corps j d'arm?e during the siege of Paris, and again when the officers ol' the old army returned from Germany and drew sword against; the Commune. Now that matters have settled down, li is asked what course will be pursued. The matter is awkward, as there ara so few marshals and generals in a position to forma superior court-Marshal Baraguay d'Hllllers, who wag too old for active service, with Gene? rals Cbanzy, Faldherbe and Bourbaki. Even the War Minister bas yet to be whitewashed. Stones. W A Y ~ W. I T H COAL AND WOOD STOVES FOR THE SOMMER, And avoid their heat, dnst, ashes and smoke. You can do all your cooking on THE. UNION KEROSENE 8TOVE, With less trouble and at lesB expense. DUVAL'S PATENT BAKER, Attached to the above Stove, will Roast and Bake to perfection. For sale at Manufacturer's prices by J. B. DUVAL A SON, No. 337 King street, july i5-stutfc sole Agents for Charleston, S. C. ASHIN GTON <fc ,LEE UNIVERSITY ? LEXI SQTON, Vlt?l?lA. --i-v ' <*} The next Session of twa Insu tatton wt! l>eom ?^n?f,?n"th,eTW?? Tarnii??T(?t)c^.iW?m' ber 18,1, aaa continue without mcermlMlon un? til the Fourth THuasDAYln Jane,1?w=^ The Instruction embraces thorooKh Classical. Literary and Sclentiflo courues, together wita. the Professional Departments 0f Lawand Enjrlneer lDg. . The. entire Expenses Tor th? Sesatw of Nine Months need not exceed $300 to.1225. jaaajflSi to the price, of Board. Arrangements are ?hw mode for messlog, Dy which Smdenta may re? duce their expensas to $250 per session. - :~ For further information, address . O. W. C. LEE, Pres dent. ' Or WILLIAM DOLD,?Clericof Faculty. ang7-lmo ..-:rr-- ???ag jg ETHEL H ALE AOAPI^; NEAR WARRENTON, FAUQ?IER ^rrNTT;;VA., ? -K .'.' - ? .-..?< .4 Prepares Tontos mr College, university,-or Bnalnesa. " ^"^^Jsr* BOARD AOT TUmO?f tXTff " Per session of 10 months-no extra*. -Loo&llty unsurpassed for health and morals. : ForTarflier information. Catalogue, 4c.._addres? WM. Wv XBLACKV ang7-lmo . BIVIL AND MECHANICS INO. at the Rensselaer Poly technic 1 Itoy, N. Y. A higher and more praot 3f Instruction win be, given n^Shatt*as3M?r been attempted elsewhere in this country. Re? opens September 13th. For theAnnual Register, containing Improved Coarse or study, and rou particulars, apply to Prof. CHARLES DROWSE, Director._ -^1 augsytmo fJIHE UNIVEESITY OF, vTEOp?L? COMPRISES THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS ? l. School of Latin. 2. Schoo; of Greet! 3. School of Modern Languages. 4, School of ?* Pnlloedphy. 5. School of History and H Literature, e. School of Chemistry. ?. 7. i 3f Natural Philosophy. 8. School of Mathemat? ica. 9. School of Common and Statuta Law. io. School of Constitutional and- civil" Law and Equity, il. School of PH y slo lory-and Surge r 12. School or Anatomy and Materia Medica.-1 1 School or Medicino and Obstetrics. 1*. i" " Applied Mat he ensues. 15, School of Ai Industrial and Agricultural Chemistry, iie. ? }f Natural History and Agriculture-{Prot?t lobe elected.) a^-Provlslon made for classes la Mineralogy and Geology, Heorew, P?Utioal Econ? omy, Practical Physics, Medical 3arlspradence indSanskrit. . :..-..' . Diplomas and Certificates- of Proficiency are ?iven In the separate schools. The fellowing Degrees are conferred: l. Bache or of'Letters. 2. Bachelor of tclencea-. 8.-Mas :er of Arts. 4. Doctor of Medicine. 6.' Bachelor )f Law. 6. Civil Engineer. 7. Mining Engineer. The expenses of the student, exclusive of r" text books, clo tiling and pocket money, arno to from $366 to $335 per session of fline mon af which Bums $220 to-' $250 are payable on ad? mission. Session opens October lat. For Cata? logues, address C HARLES 8. TE SABLE,' * Chairman of Faculty. P. 0., University of Virginia. lolylfittttna JJ E S U L I N-E I Iff S TI T OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, - "VALLE CRUOIS," NEAR COLUMBIANS. C., FOB TUB ESUOATIOK OF YOUNO LADISS,' DKDSE THS IMKKDIATI SUPSR VISION OT TH? RELI OISCJSBS OP rus UasuLiNS <. CONV?NT. The ladles of the Ursuline Community, S. c., re? spectfully announce to their fr leeds, and ta the public, that the annual exerdaea or the Academy wm commence september lat. Their iosttttrte being devoted to tho education of yowh.- and each member having received a. long- aa3 careful training for tnat purpose, the schools-under their charge, aa well In ^the vwioos count rles of Europe as in America, have never failed tr>;win and retain the confidence or parents End gaar dlans. Nothing will be left undone In Imparting to. the pupils confided to their care a thoroug h educa? tion, in the highest sense of tbe word-not alone Instructing the intellect, but with maternal ?ara guiding and training the heart. ' -^-v?-?,* The situation of the Convent la all that can ba desired for health and beauty. The buildings ure on elevated ground, about two-miles from the Capital, and- ta the midst or an oak grove ot twenty acres. It ls within half an hoar's drive from the depot, where omnlbusses and baggage wagons await the arrival of passengers/ No distinction of religion win be made In'the admission of pupils, nor will any undue influence be used over their religious principles: bat, tor the maintenance of good order, au will be requir? ed to attend the exercises of Divine Worship pre Kiibed for the Academy. ' From individuals or societies disposed to aid in che education of yoong ladies, applications for the admission of pupils, at reduced terms, will receive the most favorable ..consideration-that the circumstances of tbe school wm admit; v The Scholastic Year ls divided into two Sessions -thefirst commencing September lbt, and ending February 1st; the second commencing February 1st, and ending Joly 1st. TERMS PBS SESSION-PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Board. Washlng.-Fuel, Lights, Tuition ta Eng? lish, Need le Work and Domestic Economy.. $180 Pens, Ink and ase or Library. French, Latin, eacb.......>... lo Harp, $30-use or Instrument, $9.....'.. 35 Plano, i25-use of Instrument, ?3.. TS Saltar, $ia-use of instrument,.$2. 20 Vocal Music, (Bas-ini'd Method) 1.'..'.'. 15 Vocal Music, private lessons."::r.'."..:...-.:;..'. *?5 Drawing in Crayon....... a. i. io Painting in Water Colors..'., io Painting in Pastel. 20 Painting tn Oils.:.;..30 For further Information, application may be made to the MOTHER SUPERIOR, to Right Rev. Bishop LYNCH, or to the Reverend Clergy, uly ll-1 novi rjIHE YOEKVILLE ENQUIRER FOE 1871 With the first of the year, the YORKVTLLS ER. 3UIRER will enter upon Its seventeenth volume; ind the success wita which the proprietor has met la the past, ta. his efforts to publish a Hrst :iass Literary and Family paper, bas induced Ulm io present attractions m the future, superior to my heretofore offered. With." this view, and for the purpose or securing ORIGINAL SERIAL STORIES )f a high order, remunerative prizes were offered 'or the three best competitive stories. From A arge number that were submitted, a committee, composed or disinterested and competent fiterary gentlemen, selected as the most entertaining, 'AVLONA," "TEMPTATION," and -THE LOST DIAMOND;" which, on opening the seals contain? ing the authors' names, were found to be frons the pens of some or the most popular story wri? ters; and these productions, are pronounced equal to the stories issued f?om any weekly press la the xiuntry. THE PRIZE STORIES win run through at least twenty-six numbers or the paper, and will be followed by three other arlgfnal Stories of absorbing Interest, wrlttenex iresslyfor the ENQUTBBB, entitled, respectively. ''DESTINY-A TALE OF BEFORE THE WAR;'? 'BROKEN' CISTERNS:"and ''UNKNOWN"-maxi? ng not less than three hundred columns of Origi? nal Stories to be published during tho year, which, in addition to the "Miscellaneous Read ng," adapted to all classes, the Agricultural De? partment, containing practical and useful Infor? mation for the Farmer; "Reading for the Sab sath," under the supervision or a clerical gentle? man of marked ability, whose graceroi pen embel? lishes his department m every number: a column nf Wit and Humor; together with Editorials on ipproprtate topics; a compend or tue News, M nome and abroad; Commercial and Market Re ports, and being one or the l?gest papers pub? lished la tue South, prlnW in the best style oa a steam press, the ENQUTKSH wui anpply .the waat 31 every fireside, and sustain Its reputation as a newspaper for the fanuiy cuxie. PRIZES TO SUBSCRIBERS.. With the determination to keep up with tho spirit ofthe times-the distribution ol Prizes be? ag a popu ar idea-the proprietor has deter? mined to adopt a system of GIFT DISTRIBUTION unong the subscribers of the ENQUIRER, but upoa 1 pinn different from that so prevalent, ta which. Dross Jewelry, "dumb watches" and shuUng pic? tures are the chief attractions. It ls deemed pre? ferable to award a substantial gift, tn an equita? ble manner, upon the following plan: Commencing with the first week in January? 1871, the name of each yearly subscriber on" toe list, who bas paid In advance, will be placed la a box provided for the purpose. On each Wed? nesday morning throughout the' year, after tho? roughly mixing the names, one name wiU .be irawn from the box-the person whoas nama shall ?>e so drawn to tie entitled to a prize'of FIVE DOLLARS in coan. ssrAs name? are added to the list they will be placel La the 00K.-&. The name or the person drawn each w??ak: will be announced m the Issue of the paper succeeding tat drawing, and the money promptly forwarded to the ad? dress. TERMS, IN ADVANCE. One copy, one year.... 3 <j? Two copies, one year... 0 00. Ten copies, one year, with an extra copy to ta? person making the club. 28 04,