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OUR CITY 1?F?1RS. FIRST MESSAGE OF MAYOR JOSS A. WAGEXER. An Interesting and Encouraging Doc cament. CHARLKSTON. January 8, 1872. Gentlemen of the City Council-lt is made the duty of the Mayor to render a report to .the Council of the condition ol the city and of the various departments of the municipal ser? vice, and with s nen suggeetioos and recom? mendations as may be conducive to the public welfare or may tend to the advancement of our common prosperity. I should have much pre? ferred that my predecessor had made a report at the termination of his administration, for I shall now either have to leave many of the J occurrences of the past year unmentioned, or ron the risk of being unjust to him and the late Council, which I desire to avoid. Toa will, therefore, pardon me when I confine my report to the matters as they now are, and not as I found them, and when I base roy recom? mendations and plans rather upon oar present prospects than upon the prospects of six months ago, I trust I shall be able to show tbat good old Charleston has never a need to despair nor to blush with shame at the neces? sity of repudiation; that she is neither bank? rupt nor decrepid for want of materials of an abuudant vitality; but that s?ie ls possessed of all the elements ol a vigorous an i onward march, and of a generous development, if her citizens will only combine with a little energy and a few temporary sacrifices, which the pub? lic good demands. Our administration has been endowed with i a great and sacred trust We have started i with the confidence of the most enlightened i and most respectable portion of the comma- i nlty, and I feel assured that the gentlemen of j J the Council are honestly determined to res-11 port! to lt. But you cannot do it all. The ] honor, welfare, peace and prosperity of the I ? city depend more upon the collective than 11 npon the Individual efforts of the citizens. 11 Whilst I then admonish you to be unselfish, h patriotic, untiring and progressive in your 1t Official capacity, I do most earnestly beseech 11 our fellow citizens generally to aid and sustain 11 us in the measures which our common mother,} ? the brave and pure old '-cny by the Sea," I c shall require for regeneration, Increase and I c renewed dignity and happiness. The prompt 11 payment of taxes and licences, the faithful ob-11 servance of law. and order, the generous ab-11 negation of selfish interest, and the willing 11 sacrifices of local advantages, the kindly ac-1 knowledgment of the meritorious efforts of their public servants, aad the manly abstl-1 nence from censoriousness and fault-findings. I j are encouragements which the people should I *? afford us, and which will assuredly lead us on to a glorious success. 11 I.-OUR FINANCES. I ^ The public credit of Charleston, sorely, Is not unimpaired, but lt ls not beyond recove- I ry if the people are wise enough and willing 11 to evince determination and energy in the cause of right and justice, and frown down all ) f talk and attempts at repudiation. Various i I schemes have been submitted for the removal 1f of our municipal embarrassments and for the re-establishment of our financial status by public-spirited citizens, bnt no determinate action has ever followed. The most danger-1 ons and mo3t Injurious are those that, by one I r plea or another, seek to lead the public mind IL to the conviction that we are unable to re deem our obligations, and that we are not in f duty bound to make the effort to pay, but I - rather to resist their binding force. Charles-1 J: toa ia a commercial' communitv. Is there a I S merchant that does not understand that a 11 high financial character of their community is the most 60lld base of their credit abroad ? IT R?pudiai! on Is a blotch upon the cha rac ter of 1 a people which can never be erased. It will I kliLcommerce, enterprise, and will forever I prevent general progress and development. I " Even to hint at lt ls iatal, ls like a worm that, insignificant at first, finally destroys every I vitality. It is sinful-, because the Lord has I o blessed us wi th a position in the marts of the j n world which has- every advantage, and ls an J o assurance lt seit that by our own will and ener-1 p gy we may overcome all difficulties, because I a the resources are within our reach that insure j f< ns not only competency, but riches and power I o If we are minded to employ them. Charles-lb ton bas been ridden hy a curse. Lette ns fling it away ! Tne curse of alu sentimental cry of misery, for which In I p reality never a cause or excuse existed ! With I v our present rate of taxation we are entirely solvent. And we are not over-taxed. New { Tork ra'ei at 2.90, Baltimore at 2 60, andi most Northern commercial cities exceed our I n rate of two per cent. Even our enterprising I ? and prosperous Southern neighbor-City ot J Savannah-rates 1$ Charleston, full of en-1 p terprise and energy, with thirty millions of 11 property and a commerce of near fifty mil- . j* lions, may smile . at her five millions debt. I D Charleston, full of croakers, repudiators and I8 quondam saviours of the people and going Il into bankruptcy would be 'doomed te dee true-11: lion. Chicago, our great enemy, has lost six I 8 times the whole value of Charleston and sixty I 0 times the amount of our public debt In one I v night. Chicago was In asnee, but never io | r despair. In 1838 Charleston lost six millions J3 In two days. Then the whole taxable proper- jj ty amounted to only about fifteen millions. I6 The people did not despair then, nor talk of IF repudiation. There was energy and life In J the community, ano" ten years later the taxa- f hie property amounted to twenty millions, the I ' city was rebuilt, and the' population had In- I F creased ten thousand soul?. Only let ns have I 8 the same heart now, the same energy, the |H same ufo, and in ten years our city shall not [e only be rebuilt, but our taxable property shall Ic aajount to forty millions and our- population I( to seventy thousand. Oar debt will disap- r pear. Ie It is a mistaken notion that taxes will kill a Ic community, lt has never yet been done. It c is the want of enterprise, the demoralization 1 of the people, the want of employment. The Ic want of enterprise creates the want of employ-1 J ment; both are the result of croak er lam, that I \ seeks relief in repudiation. Th rare Instances * mere have been natural causes o? decline in 11 communities, but hot one such cause can real-11 ly be found in Charleston. Our resources have 11 not decreased, but on the contrary they have 11 rather experienced an Important increase. 11 Our staples are more valuable now than twen-11 ty years ago. A -new staple article haB been 11 added, of which twenty years ago we knew M nothing. All and other relations have only ' experienced a change for the better, if we s have the.sense and determination to mould Ie and develop them. And what ls required to E Bprlng up into a new.and higher life.but only E a vigorous and courageous effort for the pub-1e Ile good, and a lively and hopeful belief In the possibility of regeneration, together with a m oral conviction of the ridicule and disgrace I, of repudiating measures. We want to recur J to the high and great standard of our former I j honorable public faith. A community Is built j np when ail are aiming at the common good, and are ready to make every reasonable tem- j porary sacrifice to effect the same. A co mm u-1 ; nitela destroyed when ail are striving to znSe ont of the wreck the last personal profit, I and are ever ready to sacrifice the public and I each in vi vidual to their personal gain. What I could Charleston be worin if all forsake her ? ! What coule all her houses, lots and lands he worth if all want to consume and no one wants to contribute and build up ? Our elli-1 zens must no longer look by hundreds to pub H*'patronage, but to their ener^v for pros-1 perlty. Our city must no longer feed* the In? digent by thousands, but must find emp.'pv ment, and make industrial pursuits for them all. W'h?? oabllc could afford to be a general f dispensary and almsipuse? Supposing every j individual, richland poor, hj?.h and low, should , reverse the prevailing sentiment* should ] scorn and be too proud to make profit out Of , the city, to ecoept the pittance from tue p?? . JIP, and. on the contrary, should earnestly and hopefully adopt the principle of doing allin c bis power for the common good, and towards ; a common prosperity, and should live up to ir, { even through suffering and painful sacrifices, I could we not build up our community ? I am j thoroughly convinced of lt. And we, the peo pie's trusted representatives, are sacredly * duty bound to make the onward move, to im- 1 pel the downward train into an upward rca- ' lion, to give new life and a joyful hope U> the general spirit that we have met on t^e verge ' of despair. We can do it. God wVii help us. ! The corner-stone has been IS&JT" Our efforts 1 have commenced with a redaction of our ex- ! pendltureB In every dep^-tment, and our ap- J propriatlons for the expenses of this year may | be reduced by ov*;. one hundred thousand dol? lars. Our tre^nry ?a now jQ a healthy con? dition, ou?. l0C4i credit is measurably already , restor^ we have succeeded lu paying off . n&at of our arrears, which were very heavy, , .and our police, street force and other depart- ? gdnent expenses are promptly discharged. In i a few days we shall be able to begin the pay- j ment of our Interest, and I trust we shall here? after never fail to meet our obligations. Our great trouble Is the past due stock, which, in consequence of the war and subsequent oc? currences, has been allowed to accumulate. And herein our citizens must help us, and ex? ercise that energv and self-sacrifice for the < public good of which I have already spoken. No repudiation of anv kind will be necessary. I have prepared several bills for your c ration which I thick will meet the case, ly. a bill to issue 6 per cent, coupon.bo $500,000. principal and interest payable in Kew York, to be issued at par tor p stock, or where the holders of the same be unwilling to make, the exchange, dnce our patriotic citizens to snbscr the same. 'Secondly, a bill to \ for the g.*adual extinction of the city d an issue of six per cent coupon bonds, i in New York, and exempt from tax?t exchange for stock, and an approp annually of $30,000 to redeem the lowea ed. Thirdly, a bill to encourage the r lng of our waste places by exemptinj term of five years of all improvements and lands. If we can remove the mis henslon that we are unable or unwilling deem our stocks, their value will sun vance In the financial marker. Besides sure we can very well get along withoi ing our own liabilities, which alone v crease our stock value ten per cent. O loan bonds, upon the restoration of this dence, will advance io nearly par. whl< Increase their demand for building pur especially in view of the exemplloa lroi atlon of such improvements. The resu be a general remunerative employment f working people of every.degree, and a retail trade. The city will not suffer l arrangement, but taxes will be easily where all is life and activity. Will our good citizens make the < Council must ask them. Council must ar. committees of the leading men of every Public opinion must accept of the measi aa honorable necessity. We have the wil ergy and power tb build balls and chut to establish banks, to sustain clubs and i iles, and to support public amusements. :ould we not save Charleston? Weean ind toe will do lt ! Let ns be prudent anc aomtcal, let us be public spirited and jetlc, and Charleston shall, like a phoenix 'rom her ashes and desolation. But Charl* nust remain good and pure. No repudie By her own efforts she must rise. She et ? made responsible for the slime of the sj at or. But these that have drank her mo milk, or that have come to her in her ] seri ty and have been faithful to her ii id ver si ty, they must Bee to it that no slat aches to their mother city, the home of 1 ?Li.dren. Five bund: ed citizens, if the 1 ?rs will not consent to exchange their lue stock, each to subscribe for one bond, lo lt. That would be a phalanx of honor rue nobility, not founded upon misery he sharp pointed spear, nor bathed in the flood of human hearts, but upon principle ruth, justice and patriotic sacrifices. H.-THE CITY TREASURY. The annual report and statement of i ty treasurer will be found annexed: )n the 1st November, 1871, there was cash on band.$ 14,48i )he receipts up to 1st <. anuary, 1872, have amounted to. 103,69' 'he payments for the same period were. 98,73< (alance on hand 1st January, 1872. 19,449 hiring the year 1871 the city has received Tom real and personal taxes. 586,39; Tom licenses. 115,874 Tom all ether sources (exclusive loans). 9,82'! In all..$712,095 ' THE CITY SHERIFF. In the 7th November, 1871,- the sheriff reported In tax execu? tions of 1870 remaining In bis of? fice.$ 36,385 If farms under protest, t i. 2,737 >f churches and societies. 8,868 lallroads. 5,500 In all.$53,490 'he arrears for taxes 1st January, 1872............... 60,500 A committee is now engaged in an exai allon of the office.. THE CITY ENGINEER. ? city engineer is a necessary and use nicer. The present incumbent bas be rompt, obliging and efficient In the dlschar f his duties, and I deem lt my duty to e ress myientlre satisfaction with his oapacl nd Industry. I bad requested of bim a repc ir the Information of Connell of such matu f improvements as had been In part acted y the former Council, and would have lo ither carried out or abandoned by this c ilnlstration. The report will be found coi irehenslve. It will include other suggestlo rhlch will be valuable as information. ni.-TUE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. Under this head will be found the compr enslve report ot the city registrar, which, ?y rcqnesr. bas boen ex tendadlo uar rrhat b ond tue usual routine, but, I trust, not Wit ut profit to the inquiring mind. The hospit astltution is almost pertectln IIB organlzatk nd administration, but the Board of Heal >?Ing now under vour consideration for rec anizatlon, I will abstain from any sugg? lons In reference to the same. During tl We distressing season of epidemic fever peat additional duties and responslblllti* ave been imposed upon the health officer ? ti i ch I do be.ieve have been conscientious ??ponded to. The public has, however, be? auch exercised by different opinions, most a reference to the causes of the epidemic, as been numerously attributed to the want i .roper drainage, and also especially to It ion-attention ol a large class of our lnhab ants to the cleanliness, ventilai ion and poll og of their habitations and yards. I am n< prepared to argue the case, bat have take teps to have the city put, during the winfc eason. In a complete state of preparation I tocounter the dangerous months, with ever ionfidence and reasonable hope of exempt loi )ur drains are being thoroughly cleaned an epalred, and our sewerage gradually lmproi id. Our sanitary laws will oe strictly enforcec if which timely notice has been given, and on itlzens o? all classes will be bela to realize the ipon the active co-operation of each lt li vidual, in the full observance of the mun ilpal regulations, the health and well-being c be entire community depends. Cities cannc ie too severe in the enforcement of sanit?r irecautione, and especially Southern cities he Inhabitants of which are subject to such ong and protracted season of a sultry and de iressive atmosphere. In this conneclion nay express my regret that many years agc inder a mistaken apprehension, the beautifu rees that shaded our principal thoroughfare vere removed. Every effort should be mad o encourage and protect the replanting o ihade trees, and where the citizens are unabl io to do of their own meaos the corporatioi ihould supply the deficiency. Indeed, lt wouli teem to me that every street in a Southern eli; ihould be an avenue of live trees. IV.-THE STREET DEPARTMENT. Our streets are not In a desirable condition rat we are making the most strenuous efforti Or their improvement. I have made diiigen nquirles into the values of paving material ind have come to the concludion that, in oui condition, when we are on all sides admonish id to be strictly economical, we munt conant ourselves to the cobble and cracked stones, ?nells or planking. The cobbles we can eaMM )blaln at a low rate from ballasted vessels md the larger rocks can be cracked at a Final expense; the shelis we have in abundance foi ;he cost of hauling, and the planking, especial ly of our suburbio outlets, can be done OE ?heaply with us as ia any other elly. Whilst ] im always in lavor of the reasonable Improve nent of our highways and byways, I ihink har, wherever extensive works are required or sections that yield but a small return to the ;lty treasury, the benefited property-owners liould contribute their share, it is now de ilred to PlasJ: E'Eg street a??ve Line, Ll?C street to Rutledge street, Spring slreet to New Bridge, and Rutledge street from Beaufalu to Une street. I favor It all. but the citizens ihould assist, Qur street deDartment works veil. I have combined with ft the tidal drain lepartment, and Included In Its operations the ihell road. But I deem it worthy of inquiry, vhether the Vidal dralnB could not be better ind i^vre economically cleaned by contract, o be supervised by the keeper and Inspectors, ;haa as now by the street hands. Our drains r ?nerai ly are cleaned by contract. They were mostly In a most wretched and effiuvi^us con? dition, and their cleansing a public necessity. The lighting of our streets ls but imperfectly done, and there ls great necessity for an in? crease of the number of lamps. Light ls secu? rity. There are at present five hundred and sixty-five lamps In use, which cost the city, per contract, forty-six dollars per annum each, rbis ls more than most other cities are made to pay, and a new contract should be made, in case an equitable agreement cannot be effected, our city Institutions, which consume a great quantity ol gas, should be supplied with suitable patent generators, which are less expensive.. Puring the last summer I have had personal practical experience that such light is cheap, very readily generated, and as luminous as the gas of the Charleston works. V.-THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. The reorganization of our police has given us a larger and more efficient force at a much less cost. Much and violent objection has been expressed against our reduction of the pay of the day police, whilst, neverthelea?, the applications lor membership of the same have been exceedingly numerous. It has not been appreciated that we have slmplv ch the system. The former force cob sie ninety-eight day police and only twc guard*. The present police consists of lorty-slx day and over ninety night g Whilst we have reduced the pay of th force somewhat, we have not reduced tl of the night guards at all, and yet wt economized the department conslderabl, have given employment to a greater ni of men. The citizens may judge whethi ?alice ls less efficient than their predece am well oonvlnced that our policy ha; judicious, besides, it was a necessity tht should economize in this department as others. No one that has the public good at heart than private interests and pei predilections will fail to appreciate ou: lives. In the Mayor's Court lt has been n ocavor to decide lastly, but kindly an< lently. This has also been unkindly an] verted upon, but our citizens mus gin to understand that no one can j a public administration correctly, unies has a view of the whole situation and cs telligently appreciate the claims, neo ties and capacities of all the various cl and conditions of our people.1 Besides, and reasonable constituency will give tin: the inll development of an admlnistr policy, which, if novel and experiment based upon good faith, and seeks not ti tain any private or personal advantage the harmony and prosperity of the em ire ! munliy. j Tne special police or detective fore? been carefully selected, with a view of ha an onerous and unpleasant routine of performed io an honest and unobjectioi manner. As far as I can learn, we have s succeeded. No serious complaints have 1 made, and any future cause of complaint be carefully,avoided. Tbe officers have r ered efficient service, and are becoming c active and Intelligent every day. 1 sha! deavor to encourage them in such well do and prevent any misconduct or oppress that our citizens will learn to respect hitherto disfavored branch of the public vice. VI.-THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. This ls the favorite Institution of Chariest and well deserves all the pride and affec which rewards Its services. It now consist eleven steamers and two hook and lad companies, manned by over eight hundred flcient and patriotic white men, and se hand engines, manned by eight hundred i "orty-Bix energetic, public spirited and ord? colored citizens. Much has been said in la ot a pay department, but whilst such acbai might be more economical, it could scare be more efficient. And lt would be a Born ful day that should deprive Charleston of '. bold firemen-the last link that unlnterrv edly connects her present with the pi "Woodman, spare that tree!" The expen of the department are not unreasonable, e I have every confidence that the officers e members, who are all by birth and essoclatl Intimately connected with the weal and ? o? the oliy, will, in the spirit of our net awakened and indispensably necessary ecol my, make no demands which might indue greater expenditure than Charleston can lord. The annual report of the chief bavi been already published, will not be here serted. VU_THE ALMSHOUSE. ** In 1768 the Provincial Assembly passed i act for building a poorhouse and hospital Charleston. The oldest ordinance on reco of the Council of Charleston. (February, 1791 in relation to the poor, recites, section 1, follows: "That immediately alter the passai ot this ordinance the intendant of the elly, any of the wardens, the commissioners of ll poor, or either of thom, are hereby authorlzi and empowered "to take up any person or pe sons that may be found strolling rr beggli about the city, tliere to be confined to labor they are capable thereof." At present oi Almshouse has become an Institution, not on for the keeping aod caring for euch pereoi as are helpless, but tor the distribution i large charities to Buch as would be able to pr vide for themselves If proper employmei could be offered them. It should be our ol ject to encourage the development of all kine of Industrial pursuits, and if we would emplc only one half of the vast amount which th city is made to spend every year for outdoc paupers, in making opportunities for lndustr a more lasting ana mere blessed charity won! ensue. By the report of the Almshouse, lt wi appear that we have nearly sixteen hundre regular outdoor pensioners, and from the loos and unregistered orders which the keeper set me, and which I have had to audit myeel it appears that there were besides flv hundred and eighty seven transient pension ere, of whom three hundred and Bixty-lou were grown persons and two hundred am mein/'linn uiu*?'???.. ?>?? -ig..i... i- i*, of the Institution number srventy-three. do not know what to Bay in the face ol such a array of poverty. But ? am determined I wi! not cease to strive, until oar. Almshouse ha become an Institution where opportunltle will be multiplied to make every inmate use ful. And I will also strive to encourage man ?factories In our midst, great and small, s that employment may be had for old am young, to do away wim this demoralizing be seechingof public alms. Andi trust In tbl the Council will atd and assist. There is m doubt that great abuses have been suffered ti exist, but tne new board of commissioners an earnestly Inquiring into the matter, and wi) render a more perfect report, after a while than I am now able to make. In this coonee ?ion I may be permitted to say, that it mlgh not be improper that the superintendent o: principal officers of the city lnstltutlo. B shoult make a.requlsityn, based upon the number o Inmates every ten days, for their supplies which the Mayor should approve before pur chases should be made. VIII.-THE ?RPHANHOUSE. In submitting the annual report of this in siltation, lt affords me pleasure to say thai the commissioners, whilst liberally applying the noblest ot charities, are actuated by the de sire to accomplish the greatest and most be? nevolent ends by the most economical means. I have deemed it proper to depart, In this In? stance also, from the usual routine reports, and the Council will now have a more exten? sive information, which, if it be of no practical value just now, may be of some use hereafter. IX.-CATHOLIC ORPHANS. It will appear lrom the annexed very in? teresting letter of the Rt. Bev. Bishop Lynch, that the blessed charity which the eily has appropriated to aid the orphan Institution ol the good bisters has been well applied, and I trust Charleston shall never be unwilling to to renew lt. I am sure lt will need no argu? ment of mine to induce the Council to do that which ls economical, just and right. X.-THE OLD FOLKS' HOME. This institution was founded in the year 1857 by an "ordinance to make provision for the support of superannuated and dis? abled persons of color." A portion of the old Poorhouse was appropriated to the pur? pose. Shortly alter the war the number ol these beneficiaries was largely Increased, till a few years ago Dr. Robt. Lsbby suggested their removal to the present Old Folks'Home, which he bad caused to be put In a flt and proper condition to receive them. It will be seen from the report of the keeper that sixty two old or disabled and poverty-stricken col? ored people are supported by the city In this praiseworthy charity. The institution having been by a recent ordinance put under the su? pervision of the commissioners of public lands, will be preserved to its original inten? tion and objects, whilst an effort will be made to extend Us usefulness without additional ex? pense to the city, hut, perhaps, with enlarged benefits to other puul.'S organizations. Xl.-THE PUBLIC CEMETERY. Tills institution forms part of the public lands known as Potters' Field, and ls also controlled by the new board of commissioners, who intend to use the grounds and farm la extending the comforts of the Old Folks' Home. The board recommend that the office of the superintendent be abolished. XTL-THE HOC8E OP CORRECTION. Thia institution has likewise been united with the supervision of the commissioners of public lands. The object ls to make vagrants and offenders of the law useful during their term of punishment, in manual labor of all kinds for which they may be qualified. As Boon as we have a little more experience In the working ol our plans, and In case lt should prove feasible, the correctlonary quarters will be removed to the public lands for the c'oser supervision and readier application of the Inmates by the commissioners. I have great hopes that we shall soon be able to prove that correctionary institutions may be made self-supporting; that the city will have to bear the barden of.thelr control only, and not of their maintenance. As soon as the re? moval ls accomplished the building may very properly be converted into another useful in? stitution, which the board have under con? sideration. XIII.-THE POWDER MAGAZINES. The State having determined to dispose of this property, lt was clearly the Interest and policy ol the city to obtain the control or it, inasmuch as the gunpowder trade of Charles? ton is becoming quite important, and for Ita protection and launer developments it is ne cessarv that all interests and factories should be on equal terms in the market. The city can be reasonable In ber charges for storage, andean yet obum, alair interest for her .in? vested cap?ul. Besides, we have now the'ad? vantage ot a river communication and room for the storage of oar cobbles, shells, bricks, planks and timber on the wharf and grounds of the magazines, which ls a great conveni? ence to ns "in the street department and im? provements. It is true we have paid more for the place than we had at first intended, but it was not the fault of Council. XIV.-THE PUBLIC PROPERTY. The City ol Charleston is rich in the honora? ble sentiments of her children, and even in material means she ls not so poor that she may not one day pay every dollar of her debt. And she will pay lr. By reference to the report of the appraiser it will appear that our real estate has been assessed at.$18,652,685 And our personal property at...-. 8,895,575 . In all.$27,548,160] This ls exclusive of the estates of the vari? ous religious, charitable aod educational institution?. In 1860, our real estate alone amounted to something over twenty-five mil? lion dollars, and as soon as prosperity shall begin agaia to dawn, we may easily reascend to that figure. Last year our real] estate had been appraised by a competent board of citizens at something over twenty two million dollars, .but by an Imprudent sub? mission to an unwarrantable popular clamor, a general reduction of twenty per cent, was made. I have never been able to appreciate the good of this action; the evil seems to be that we are holding ourselves up to the world as much poorer than we really are. Our public property, consisting of our public buildings and lands, amount to about $600. 500, besides the assets of the sinking fund, which are valuable. Both will be reported in detail in special registers hereto annexed, to which reference mtv be had. But If we were to take Into consideration the enormous imounts of capital that our old city bas had to expend for her streets, pavements, sewers, drains, and other necessary Improvements, we may easily discover that our debt, although it was not contracted especially for those oo ects altogether, ls no more than an equlva ent for the benefits which we now enjoy. XV.-THE UPPER WARDS. It is a mistaken notion that the interests of | >ne section of the city can be different from .he Interests of the wnole. It ls a mistaken riew that our upper wards do not derive equal benefits from one communal union with the >ld city, or that they are not equally concern id in our common prosperity. On the con rary, the upper wards will derive greater re? mits from any renewed expanse of our muni? cipal welfare than the lower city, Inasmuch, is the march of improvement naturally tends hat way, and renewed enterprise will there ind a more convenient field. But in all con? ations of man's affairs, harmony is the chief tupporter of all good and useful institutions, nore especially In dayB of difficulty and dis ress. It na?, therefore, .been a matter of treat concern to me, that Just now tbe pro? es t of a number of prominent citizens ot the feck against their quota of taxation for In erest of the city debt should have occurred, t seems to me unreasonable and Injurious to he public weal. At the time of the annexa lon, the entire debt of the city did not ex teed $1,062,814 93-100, and the available ?s? ete, which were then at par and had tccumulated as a slnkingtund, amounted o $969,395 47100, nearly enough to ex-| inguish the former. Besides, the city at hat time owned, in public property, about he same as now, nearly $600,000. In all [ hie the Neck became a willing co tartner. The taxes, which were collected rom the upper wards up to 1860, were ex ended entirely for their account, and every ear the lower warda had to be charged with ,n excess of payments. During tbe ten years 1850-60) the city treasurer paid for expenses ,nd improvements of Charleston Neck $873, 52 78, which far exceeded their contributions, lil our objectionable railroad subscriptions rere made when the Neck was already an In egral part of the city, was represented In Jouncll, and voted on the policy. It is curl ms to me, but lt ls discouraging, that Just al hie time, when in.onr commercial affairs har-1 nony and public spirit are absolutely essential 0 greet asd encourage the dawning light of a nore hopeful season, so many of our good and sally well-meaning citizen* should mistake he true bighwsy o? success. The far mei s nay have a bettef excuse for their action, lut even they may find that the law will de? llaro them In the wrobg-at all events, that hey are damaging their own good. More tubtlc Improvements will have to be made In heir immediate vicinity, and partly for their mmedlate convenience, than their taxes will -.^..-? c^._H_tiiAti???????"t- in thom til nt nlonlr osas be made, that drains and canals be con? ducted, and that their roads be improved. Their poor must be supported by the city; they lave a share in our schools and public Institu? ions. Let us drop our dieser sions-let us d!s niss dur bickerings: the good of all ls the good >f each. The arch fiend sows the tares. . XVI.-IMPROVEMENTS. 1 have already Baid* that I am a lively iriend ii public progress in all beneficial matters. I im B?rry that our means are so limited, as I hould advocate many noble public works vhlch now for awhile will have to remain In ibeyance. But we may slowly and cautiously nove on for the present, and become more :n ter nri sing as our fou n d at Jon grows more se iure. Ii our citizens would only now and Iben ?orne to our rescue much might be.accomplish >d within the year, even with our contracted .escurces. Our drainage will have to be com? peted, plank-roads will have to be made in iing street to the lines, and in Line street, 3prlog street, Rutledge street and Beauraln street ; the Improvements on East Bay will nave to be completed, and Qulgoard street widened ; most of East Bay and Anson street will have to be repaved ; Tradd street requires to be Improved, and King street, from Market to Calhoun, demands jxtenslve repairs. Wards 5 and 7 demand i large share of our attention, and the instruction of a causeway, foot of Columbus street to the river, should be commenced, co give a convenient landing to im? portant Interests. Formerly our citizens were held to contribute to improvements tor their convenience and advantage. If any I section would make the Btart In that direc? tion, I am sure Council wonld willingly re? spond. A great and most Important im? provement both lor the Neck and the old eily, which I projected during the late war, would oe the construction ol a canal from the Ashley to the Cooper River. It would facilitate the carriage of produce, wood, lumber, timber, ships' store, and other matters for the market, and besides enable us to Initiate a perfect sys? tem of drainage at comparatively a small ex? pense. But we dare not think of lt just now. Sfet I may say, let the Neck rally up in good faith, and old Charleston will be no step? mother. In concluding my report, it may not be ir? reverent to express a profound gratitude Cb our Father in Heaven that we have beenbless L'd with maDy evidences o? His favor; that we have had an abundant harvest of success; that the spirit of our people ba3 revived; that good order and friendly feelings have prevailed, and that we may be hopeful of a perfect and harmonious regeneration. JOHN A. WAGENER, Mayf.r. MUSICAL.-The guests at the Mills House were treated last evening to a concert from the splendid brass band o? the Third Artillery now stationed in this city. The performers stood around their music stand in the entrance hall, and were heard throughout the house. The band is said to be one of the best in tbe line. DEMOCRATIC VICTORY.-At the late munici? pal election in the town of Marlon the fol? lowing Democratic ticket was elected by a handsome majority: C. Graham, Intendant. Wardens-P. C. Moody, S. A. Durham, A. Witcover and John Wilcox. CARPET STEALING.-Toby Brown and Altred Hudson, alias Harrison, were arrested by the detectives on Tuesday evening charged with stealing a carpet from Mr. McKay's auc? tion store in Meeting street. They were brought before the Mayor yesterday morning and ordered to be retained for further exami? nation. WEEK OP PRATER-CHANGE OP PLACE.-In view of the increasing attendance on these solemn and profitable services, a larger place of worship Is required. Services will accord? ingly be transferred this afternoon, at four o'clock, to Trinity (Methodist) Church, Hasel street. Subject: Prayer for nations; for all in authority; for peace and good will on earth. Exercises will be conducted by Rev. J. L. Glrardeau, D. D., and Rev. J. 6. Drayton. See Second Page for Other Locals. HU 8^1 NESS NOTICES, "I AM thinking bf getting a Sewing Machine. The Slngei ls recommended very highly. I believe I will try one of them.'' "Yes, I have heard Singer's was the best. -I have been thinking of getting one, too. Suppose we go down together some day and look at them ?" "Very well; we will go'some day next week." CHOICE FRUIT.-Mr. Frank Kresse), Jr., has Just received from Baracoa, In the best possi? ble condition, a selected cargo of bananos, cocoaurtts and oranges, which will Just meet the wants of lovers of good irult. PURCHASERS OF NAVAL STORES are referred to the card ol Mr. F. W. Stanland, whose office Is opposite the Northeastern Ri il road depot. Mr. Stanland bas a large experience in this business and cannot fail lo give satisfaction. THE LARGEST, cheapest and best made Block, Doors, Windows and Blinds, ?c., to be had in the South. A good 3x7 inch and i Door, for S3 20; Windows and Blinds, complete, 3x10, $2 75; 10x12, $3 50; 10x14, $3 90 per pair. Call and examine before purchasing else? where. I. H. HALL & Co., corner East Bay ind Market streets, Charleston, S. C. Send for price list. jans GREATEST BARGAINS ever offered at Furch jott, Benedict & Co.'?. No. 21* King street: rbree cases of 4-4 Black Lustre Alpaca for jnly 25 cents; Fine Balmoral Skirts 75 cents. janl_ ONE DOLLAR WRITINC?, DE9ES_Superior to my Bold heretofore. HASEL STREET BAZAAR, ind EAST BAT NEWS-ROOM. dec20 CHETLLEY'S PARISSKID GLOVES-every pair van-anted. These Gloves will be. taken back sven siter wear, for any Imperfections, such as earing or ripping. Paris, 20 Bue de la Paix. TUTPOTO London, 53 Regent street. DEPOTS New York, 929 Broadway. Boston, 9 Temple Place. FORCHOOTT, BENEDICT & Co., sole Agents or Charleston. n o v3-6mos SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.-We have Just re? lived one thousand boxes, each containing me quire of fine Note Paper and Envelopes o match, (without initial,) also Penholder ind Pen. Price 25 cents per box. Hasel street Bazaar and East Bay News Room. Jan3_ NOTICE TO TOURISTS.-Stereoscopic views of | Charleston and vicinity for sale at the Hasel treet Bazaar. ? _ dec29 To BUSINESS MEM.-Save your money by j turchaslpg. your Blank Books at the East Jay News Room._ decH FORCHOOTT, BENEDICT & Co., No. 244 King treat, Invite the attention of the ladles to heir elegant stock of Tarletans, in all colors, f bl th will be offered at greatly reduced prices. Reilly's celebrated warranted Gloves only $2. Janl TN MEMORIAM. II. F. Maguire and Daniel Mahoney. At the anniversary meeting of the Charles- j on Book and Ladder Company, No. 2, held on tbe vening of the 8th instant, the following preamble ind resolutions were unanimously adopted : We are called upon to record and deplore the intimely loss of two of onr most efficient and Rlued members, who, In life, were of us, and, in oui and sentiment, with us. R. F. Maguire has pass:d away forever from artb. He had ?carce' crossed the threshold of nanhood and entered upon the duties of a falth? ul citizen, ere the cheek, which waa rich with the ine of manly beauty, and the form, which denn? ed health and strength, withered 'neath the bighting hand of disease. His Bufferings were lorne with trae Christian fortitude, and when it? iamn_nf ufe burned low. and tao gow?? bo?) >egan to shudder, and the silver cord to untwine ie gazed for the last time on the faces of the loving md loved ones, and his gentle spirit took Its night 0 the realma above, when "the wicked cease rom troubling, an.l the weary ara rest." Whilst 1 member of this company, he was distinguished >y all those ennobling traita which mark and idorn the lire of a true fireman. In the discharge >f duty he was prompt and fearless; and as a ibmrade he was kind and faithful. Though his amlllarfootsteps wUl no longer echo through our iall, though we will miss his ch- errol face, which vas wont to enliven our social gatherings, and bough he will no longer mingle with the mern ten of this company, whose welfare waa inter! roven with every fibre of his heart, we shall ever | evere and cherish his memory. We have yet another melanch ly duty to per? ora. Following close upon the Interment of E. \ Maguire, we were summoned to convey to the om b all that was mortal br Daniel Mahon ey, rho, whiht a member or this organisation, had ndearei himself to au by bis genial disposition md high cense of honor. With a character mild ind unpretending, be united ail the sterling quali? t?s of manhood, and was never-known to shrink com the performance of any doty imposed upon lim.- .*.... . ;L' . While we, in common with his relatives and rlends, mourn his loss, struck down as he has teen In the meridian of ure, we cherish, however, he consolatory Hope that he has exchanged the rials and tribulations of this transitory vale for i mansion not made by human hands. Be it, herefore, Resolved, That in the death of R F. Maguire md Daniel Mahoney, this company has lost the lervices of two worthy and efficient members; .fiat we tender oar heartfelt sympathies to the 'smilies of the deceased in the irreparable lo.-s ;hey have sastsined. Resolved, That blank pages in oar Minute Book ie dedicated io their memories, that a copy or his preamble and these resolutions be transmit? ed by the secreta-y to the nearest relatives or our ate brother members, aod that they be publish so in the dally papers of the cl; y. JOHN BURXB, JR., Secretary C. H. and L., No. 2. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. At a regular meeting ol the Pioneer Steam Fire Engine Company or Axmen, convened Jan? uary 8th, 1872, the following tribute of respect to :he memory or the late Robert D. P. Drayton was unanimous'y adopted: But a short time since we as a company were jailed upon to pay the last tribute of respect to an Did aud honored member of onr body, one whose lecllning y; a- s prevented an active participation in our duties, but whose character was known ?ind revered among us. Now death, which comes to all alike, admonishes as with another of his ever-rccnrrlng lessons, that ???al be visits the dwelling of the old ind the young alike. We mourn the decease of a young, energetic md mach esteemed active member of our body. He has been stricken down ia the bloom of man? hood, and we drop a tear or sadness over his newly made grave, as we realize the Badness of this affliction and feel the pain of a separation fr m the sympathy and usefulness of a beloved companion. Courteous and kind to all with whom he waa associated; vigorous, prompt and active in the performance of bli duty; a valuable friend and a useful fireman, the memory of Robert D. P. Dray? ton will be cherished by those who knew his vir? tues, and especially by this company, of which he was BO worthy a member, with affection and re? spect. Ia order, therefore, to put on record some toten ol our appreciation or thOBe qualities la oar de? parted brother walch commanded our regard and endeared him to ns, be lt Resolved, That In the death of Robert D. P. Dray? ton this company baa been deprived of the ser? vices or a ready and willing fireman and Its mem? bers ol a true and trusty friend. Resolved, That a blank page lu our minute book be inscribed to his memory, and the usual badge or mourning be worn by the members. Resolved, That this preamble and resolutions be published in THE CHARLESTON NEWS. Extract from the Minutes. j. W. MCKBNRT. Secretary. fielmbolo'B Sttfc ??i M A. IV H O OD. IN THE The v ege tat ?ve powers or life are strong, bot in a few years how often the pallid hue, the lack-lus? tre eye,and emaciated form, show their baserai Influence. It soon becomes evident to the observ? er that some depressing lnflaencels checking the development of the body. Consomption is talced of, and perhaps the youth ia removed from school and sent into the country. This ls one of the wont movements. Removed from ordinary di? versions of the ever-chsnging scenes of the city, the powers of the body, too mach enfeebled te give zest to healthful and rural exe-'se, thoughts are turned inwardly upon themselves. If the patient bea female the approach bf the menses is looked for with anxiety as the first symptom in which naturels to show her saving power in diffusing the circulation and visiting the cheek with tbe bloom pr health. Alas I increase' of appetite has grown by what li: fed on. The energies of the system are prostrated, and the whole economy is deranged. The beautiful and wonderful period in which body and mind ander 20 so fascinating a change from child to woman Is looked for In vain. The parent's heart bleeds In anxiety, and fancies the grave bat walting for Its victim. HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU, FOR WEAKNESS ARISING FROM EXCESSES OR EARLY INDISCRETION, attended with the following symptoms: INDIS? POSITION TO EXERTION, LOSS OF POWER, LOSS OF MEMORY, DIFFICULTY OF BREATH? ING, General weakness, Horror or Disease, Weak Nerves, Trembling, Dreadful Horror or Death, Night Sweats, Gold Feet, Wakefulness, Dimness of Vision, Laogor, Universal Lassitude of the Masca lar System, often Enormous Appetite with Dys? peptic Symptoms, Hot Hands, Flashing of the Body, Dryness of the Skin, Pallid Countenances and Eruptions on the Face, Pain In the Baok, Heaviness of the Eyelids, Frequently Black Spots flying before th? Eyes, with temporary Suffusion and LOBS of Sight, Want or Attention, Great Mo? bility, Bestlessness, with Horror of society. Nothing ls more desirable to such patients than Solitude, and nothing they more dread, for fear of themselves; no repose of manner, no earnest? ness, no speculation; bat a harried transition from one question to another. THESE SYMPTOMS, IF ALLOWED TO GO ON -Vv HICH THIS MEDICINE INVARIABLY RE? MOVES-SOON FOLLOW LOSS OF POWER, FATUITY AND EPILEPTIC FITS, IN ONE OF WHICH THE PATIENT MAT EXPIRE. Daring the Superintendence of Dr. WILSON at the BLOOMINGDALE ASYLUM, this Bad result occurred to two patients. Reason had for a time left them, and both died of. epilepsy. They were of both sexes, and about twenty years of age. Who can sav* that their excesses are not fre? quently followed by those direful diseases, IN? SANITY and CONSUMPTION ? The records or the INSANE ASYLUMS, and the melancholy deaths by Consumption, bear ample witness to the troth or these assertions. In Lunatic Asylums the most melancholy exhibition appears. The countenance ?-actually sodden and quite destitute; neither mirth nor grief ever visits it. Should a sound of the voice occur lt ls rarely articulate. " With woful measures wan despair Low sullen aonnda their grief beguiled." While we regret the existence of the above dis? eases and symptoms, we are prepared to offer an invaluable gift of chemistry ror the removal of the consequences. HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU AND IMPROVED ROSE WM Cures secret and delicate disorders in all their stages, at . little expense, little or no change in diet, no inconvenience, and no exposure. It ia pleasant in taste and odor, immediate in its ac? tion, free from all Injurious properties, superse? ding copaiba and all other nause?os Compounds. HELMBOLD'S FLUID EXTRACT OF BUCHU. There is no tonic like lt. lt ls an anchor of hope to the physician and patient. This ls the testi? mony of all who have nsed or prescribed lt. Beware of counterfeits and those cheap d?coc? tions called Bochu, most of whick are prepared by seir-styled doctors, from deleterious ingre? dients, and oner ed for sale at "less price " and 'larger bottles," ?c. They are unreliable and frequently injurious. Ask for Helmbold's. Take no Other. PRICE $1 25 PER BOTTLE, OR 8IX BOTTLES FOR $6 BO. Delivered to any address. Describe symptoms in all communications. HELMBOLD'S GENUINE PREPARATIONS, Established upward of twenty years, prepared by H. T. HELMBOLD, PRACTICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMIST, Ito. 594 Broadway, New York? AMD No. 101 South Tenth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 49-Sold br Druggists Kr er y where.-S? nov8-wi3moa -&tttf?0rt?a?M-~<?l)iB J?an, B_Jhr JtDOLPfi NIMITZ. UTTER, LAFD, CHEESE ftc. - Will be a'Od THIS DAT, tne 11th Instant, at my Store, No. 209 East Bay. at 9 o'clock pre? cisely, ..." : .... 76 packages BUTTER, in Hr kins and tabs io tubs Lard . -., io boxes Cheese . obis, pig Hams, Shoulders anl Strips.-' ' ~ Jami - ._ - .. -.j ".-. < ..-j By JEFFORDS & CO. : . ^ FWS HUNDRED BOXES SCALED, _ HE RHINOS. at iT?'clockW THIS DAT'la ft0nt ?r m? 8t0res' 600 boxes'Extra Scaled HERRINGS. janil By JEFFORDS & CO. COTTON TIES.-ON ACCOUNT OF ALL CONCERNED. Will be sold THIS DAY, the nth instant, at ll o'clock, In the Unit d States Bonded Warehouse, Elliott street, on account of all concerned, ? * SOM bundles GOOCH COTTON TIES. Conditions cash._ . : Jami By WM. McKAY. PEBEMPTOBY AND P?8TTIVE SALE to close Consignment or Dry and Fancy Goode. ' ... THIS DAT, at 10 O'clock, at No. 140 Meeting street, opposite Pavilion Hotel, win be sold with? out reserve, ' p??_be^balance of - consignments, consisting in SATINETS, Kerseys, Jeans, Ginghams, Prints, Shirtings, Alpacas. Dress Goods, Handkerchief Hosiery, Gloves, Felt Hats, Blankets. Ready-made Clothing and a general assortment of Fancy Goods. " Terms cash or olty acceptance. ' \ J ann By HOLMES & MACBETH,. J Auctioneer?. STORE No. 318 KING STREET. ' '? ' I Will be sold THIS MORNING, the 11th day of January, 1872, at the Old Postoffloe, at ll o'clock, That large and desirable located BRICK STORE, situated on tue east side ol King street, next to Merchant's Hotel, and known aa No. 818; bound* ed on north by lands now or late of Robt. Pennal, east by lands now or late of Estate Kerr Boyce, south by lands now ?rlate Katata Kerr Bojoejknd west by King street, containing in front OD King street 32 feet, north 122 reet,.,east ss feet, and south 122 feet, be the eame more or less. Terms-One third cash; balance In one and two years, credit portion secured by bond or bonds of the purchaser and mortgage or the premises, with interest from day or sale; buildings to be insured and policy assigned. Purchaser to pay na for all necessary papers aad stamps. ? Jaafl jjgfljg Qa\tB~~?uiuxtWaj?8. By J. FRASER MATHE WES. ESTATE SALE OF FURNITURE, Ac . Will be Bold at the corner oTSpring and St.. Pnuip streets, TO-MORROW, 12th Instant, at ll o'clock, . MAHOGANY TABLES, Sideboard, Bookcase, Mohair and Cane sofas and Chairs, Bedsteads, Crib, Bureaus, Washstands, Ottomans, Ice-house, Window Shades, Carpets, Crockery, Cu'lery, Cooking Stove, ic, Ac ' . ? Terms cash._ j anil By A. C. McbtlLLIYEA?, Auctioneer. SMALL, COMFORTABLE DWELLING; 32 Henrietta street, north aide, third eut-af Meeting street, at Auotlon. ; On THURSDAY next, 18th .Instant, at ll o'clock, will be sold, - ?'2. The abo-e- desirable PROPERTY. Lot about 27 feet front by US. .'. . . ^1 Terma-cne-half cash; and balance in one, rwa and three years; secured as usual. ;.. , . . Janll-thstni? ; - ,'. By J. DBA ITOK FORD. EESIDENCE IN UiERTY STREET. " Win be sold at the east and cf Broad street, near the Postoflrce, on THURSDAY, the 18th dr January, at ll o'clock A. M., The RESIDENCE on the north side or liberty street, Nc 14, being a two and a half story wood- - en bonding, on a high brick basement, contausUigr two basement rooms, four fonate rooms and two* attics, with tin roof. The Lot measures about 42 reet on Liberty street, 114 leet on east and west lines, and 40 feet on north, or back line, DO the same more or leas. Terms-One-third cash; balance bybondTpar able In one and two equal successive annual in? stalments from da/ or sale with Interest seml aonoally, secured hy mortgage or property. Pur? chaser to keep Residence insured for amount of oredlt portion, and to assign the policy to mort? gagee. Purchaser to pay for papo.s and stamps. Janll-thstn4_ ... By J. DRAYTON FORD, Auctioneer. ? CLEMENTINE H. BERN.iRD V& RICHARD H. CAIN. By virtue of the Judgment or Hou. R. P. Gra? ham, Judge ortho First circuit. ID above case, wm be sold on THURSDAY, th? 18th day of January, instantia. D. 1872 at the east end of Broad street, near the Postoffice, at ll o'clock A. M., All that LOT OF LAND, situate on the north? west corner or Rutledge avenue and Flsnburn street, in the City or Charleston, measuring and containing 108 feet on Rutledge avenue by *S0 leet? on Fiahbnrn street, 108 feet on Legare street, and 480 feet on the north line; butting to the east on Rutledge avenue, to the south on Flshburn street, to the west on Legare stree*, and to the north on Lot E oas plat of land b-longing to the estate of T. N. Gadsden, executed by H. T. Paynef.SurTey or, l?tn March. 1843. Terms-one-half cash, and the residue ont a credit or one j*ar, with interest from day or sale, secured by bond of the purchaser and mortgage of the premises. Purchaser to-oaj for stamps and papers. G. L. BuibT, Rerw?? janll-thatn4 _? ? Bj J. DRAYTON FORD. VALUABLE LANDS LN CLARENDON COUNTY. ? Will be sold near the Poatofflce. at east end or Broad street, la Charleston, on TUESDAY, the . 16th January, at ll o'clock A. M., by order of the Administrator of the Estate, That valuable PLANTATION known as "SPRING PLAINS," on the Bantae, at Nelson's Perry, in Clarendon County. The property consists of 1760 acres or first quality Com, Cotton and Provision Land, and 1826 acres low Land, heavily umbered. Thia will present an opportunity or purehaxtng flrst-cla-s Planting and Timber Landsat a low figure. ? . v . Terms-One third cash; balan?a by bonder pur? chaser, pay ab e la one and two equal annual in? stalments from day or sile, with interest semi? annually, secured by mortgage of property. Pur? chaser to pay for papers and stamps, v JT DRAYTON FORD, Broker, Jana,ii,l8 _Nc 88 Broad street. By R. M. MARSHALL & BRO., Aactlonc ers. REFEREE'S SALE. Executor a or JOHN H. TOOKER, deceased, against the Devisers and Legatees of J. H. TUCKER. By vii tue or a decree made la this case, by the Honorable R.F. Graham, Judge or the First Circuit, I will offer for Bale at public Auction, at the Old Poatofflce, at the toot or Broad Btreet, In Charleston, The following REAL ESTATE, situate In George? town County, belonging to the Estate of the late John H. Tucker, to wit : The PLANTAT ON known as Will Brook; also, the Plantation known aa Litchfield; alto, the Lands on aandy Island; ateo, the Plantation known as Glenm.re; also: the Plantation known as Holly Grove; alto the Plantation known aa Moreland. A more accurate description of these Planta? tions win be given in a future advertisement, and also the day of sale. Terms-One third cash; remainder In one, two and three years, to be secured by bond or bonds of the purchasers, bearing Interest at the rate of seven per cent, per annum, payable annually from the diy of sale, and a mortgage of the prop? erty purchased. Purchaser to pay Referee for papers and stamps. SAMUEL LORD, Ju., Referee decl4-thstu _gftmationai. jj^ouiTTTTi?N SCHOOL/ WD5N8BORG', S. 0. The Spring Session opens Monday, January 28, 1872. The course of instruction afloras tnor ough preparation for any department caunlfer slty study or for business life. Tho Virginia. Military Institute has recently conferred upon this Scnool an Annual Prize Scholarship, cover? ing the entire course tn that Institution. B Address M. M. FARROW , jang _Principal. [TING'S MOUNTAIN MILITARY JV SCHOOL, YORKVfLLE, 8. C.-The Ant' session of the School year,,1872, winbegini on.the 1st of February, and end on the 80th or June. TKBM8.-For School expenses, L e., Tuition, Board, Washing, Fuel, Lights, Books, Stationery, Ac. 2186, payable in advance Olrcnlaracontaln lng rall information may be obtained upon appli? cation to COLONEL A. COWARD. dec9-Btuth3moe Principal, and Proprietor. ffofaeg in gttitktgpixg. DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, EASTERN DIS? TRICT OF SOOTH CAROLINA.-In trie matter of WITKOWSKY A HYAMS, Involuntary Bank? rupt?.-In Bankruptcy.-To whom it m?y con? cern: The undersigned gives nette* of sjtoamMV ment aa assignee or WITKOWSKY A HYAMS, of Camden, In the County or Kershaw and Sta? or South Carolina, within sa d District, who M?, been adjudged Bankrupts upon 'heir Greers/ putta* hythe V^i^*U&?SS?' 'Dated at Charleston, S. C., ^^?J?L Tn?"*?- 1872* D ANIELJIAAS^