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VOLUME XI.-NUMBER 1883. CHARLESTON, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 18, 1872. EIGHT DOLLARS A OUR NEW JUDICIARY; MAHER, TOWNSEND AND T. ?T. HACKET ELEVATED TO THE BENCH. Re-election of Judges Willard, Graham Helton, Orr, Green and Montgomery Hoses. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEWS. ] COLUMBIA, January 18. The judiciary elections occupied the atten? tion of the General Assembly, and resulted as follows: Fer Associate Justice ot the Supreme Court -A. J. Willard, re-elected. For Judge of the First Circuit-B. F. Graham, re-elected. For Judge of the Second Circuit-John J. Maher, elected. For Judge of the Third Circuit-John T. Green, re-elected. For Judge of the Fourth Circuit-Charles P. Townsend, elected. For Judge of the Fifth Circuit-Samuel W. Melton, re-elected. Fir Judge of the Sixth Circuit-Thomas j Jefferson Mackey, elected. For Judge of the Seventh Circuit-Mont? gomery Moses, re-elected. For Judge of the Eighth Circuit-James L. Orr, re-elected. PICKET. THE FINANCIAL SQUABBLE. Harley and the Governor's Ku-Klux The Plea of tue Unselfish Hoses-?orne Awkward Documents Brought to Light. [FEOl? OrjB OWN REPORTER.] COLUMBIA, S. C., January 17. The consideration of the Governor's case, ?nd General Whipper's speech upon the sub? ject, which was expected to occupy the House upon its assembling this morning, was postponed for an hour or two to allow of the consideration of the morning business. A large number of local and unimportant meas? ures were passed through various stages of advancement without incident of note, until . the receipt of the report. of the engrossing committee upon the bill to incorporate the "Grand Council of the Independent; Order of United Brethren." This ia the measure A' proposes to institute the Governor's Imitation ol the Ku-Klux Klan. I am told that, the or? ganization ls already perfected with his Ex? cellency as the Grand Cyclops, and little Cy clopaes In all the counties, and with 8. J. Lee, of Edgefleld,. as the Mogul of the House, with a following of seventy six representatives, sworn members of the ^tJ. Bs The bill received rough handling from a .few of the members, but of course its passage was a foregone conclusion. Hurley moved to amend the list of incorpora tors by striking out the name of jEsop Good son and inserting In its place the hames of H.* K. Scott and T. J. Mackey. He said that I' was well known that these persons were not only members, but high officials, of this new fashioned Ku-Klux, and he submitted that the colored men who were named In the bill should not he so exclusive as to draw distinc? tions against Scott and Mackey orv account of character. Whipper moved to strike out1 'In? dependent" and Insert "Scott," so as to read the "Scott Order of United Brethren," and furnish a more accurate d?finition of the ma? chine; and another moved to amend by sub? stituting '.'dependent" for ''independent," as lt was very evident the gang proposed to be dependent upon somebody for pap and plun? der. The amendments were of course voted down, and the bill, as reported, pasaed under, the operation of the previous question by a vote of 67 to 23. It is understood, however, that the bill will find a grave in the Senate, where lt is said the order has but two mem? bers, and thus this patent Ku-Klux will at least fail to clothe Itself In the guise of legis? lative endorsement. Among the bills and notices introduced were the following: By Wilkes, notice of a bill to grant aid to the State Agricultural and Mechanical Society. By Davis, a bill Ito Incorporate the Provi? dent Land and Beal Estate Company of Charleston, S. C. The bill appears to be a simple charter tor a company, whose objects are to be inferred from its title. The lncor porators named are BenJ. N. Hoyt, T. A. Davis, Aaron Logan, N. T. Spencer, W. R. Jervey, S. E. Gaillard, Isaac Beid, H. W. Thompson, P. P. Hedges and B. A. Bosemon, Jr., and the company is authorized to pur cbas% and hold real or personal property to the extent ot $25.000. At half-past one General Whipper took the floor, and proceeded with his argument upon the Governor's special message. His speech was mainly a reiteration, of the Governor's misdeeds, as charged in the report of the in? vestigating committee, taking up the various points orthe report and substantiating them with fresh testimony. On the subject of the sale of the Agricultural College land scrip,which, it will be remembered, was reported by Kimp> ton and the Governor as having been sold at seventy-two and a halt cents per acre, he said that he would prove that eighty-four or eighty-five cern s per acre bad been received for it, and be handed in to the speaker and bad read by the clerk the following letters : CLEVELAND. OHIO, Decemoer 6, 1871. Hon. J. B. Dennis, Chairman, dc., Columbia, & C. : SIB-Tours of November 29 ls received. Dur? ing the fall ann summer of 18701 frequently called on Mr. H. H. Klmpton. financial agent of South Carolina, In.reference to the purchase aflrtbe col? lege land scrip about to be Issued to aald Mate. The scrip was letailtng at $156 per piece-about 97 cents t>er acre. I repeatedly offered to pay Mr. Klmpton $135 per piece-about 84>; cents per acre-for all of the SOUCH carolina scrip. I also wrote and telegraphed to his Excellency Gover? nor Scott, deslrmg to buy the scrip. None of my communications to Governor Scott were an? swered by him, but Mr Klmpton told me he had the sale of the scrip, and I need not communi? cate with any one further except John Thompson, of the First National t*ank of New fork, with whom Kimp on had lodged the scrip. I went immediately to Thomp? son, and there completed the purchase of a large portion or the scrip at $isd per piece, or 160 acres-about 84 K cents per acre. I have sev? eral bills ot purchase from the First National Bant or New Y.-rfc, similar to the enclosed. Had tbe State offleer? dealt ralrly with me, I should nave*pald them elghty-sr-ven ctDte per acre for the whole of the scrip. I paid the State or Texas and Louisiana eighty-seven cents for all their scrip, and the States of Alabama and Mlaslatlppl ninety cents for ?-ll theirs. The latter .?tates re? ceived only $50,000 down, and gave a reasonable time for receiving and paying for the balance. Eighty-seven cents per acre was. at the lime, a fair price for aU of ine South Carolina scrip. I nave been informed that Mr. Klmpton reported that he received only seventy-two ecu's per acre xor Sou h Carolina Bcrip. The enclosed bill cannot fall to Bhow tn? contrary. The First National Bans acted for KAmpton. There was no use or his placing the scrip at the bank, and no commis alons should be a lo wed. Tours, with respect and esteem, o. F. LEWIS. CLEVELAND, OHIO, December 23, 1871. Hon. B. F. Whittemore, Columbia, S. C.: SIR-Yours of the llth and 19th 1B received. I purchased from Eimpton about 65,000 acres ef Agricultural Oil ge scrip, and paid for it through Fnvt National Bank of New York, at an average of eighty-five cents per acre The balance, except loo pieces, which were saved for some private jr lends of Klmpton, was sold to H. Thompson, president First National Bank, Sh Paul, Minneso? ta, and Lunt Preston ? Keene, bankers, Chicago. Both are honest firms a'<d will be glad to aid jus? tice. Klmpton can be made to pay the State what the scrip was worth, and what lott-red him for the whole of lt-eighty-five cents per acre. The laws or New York will allow you to arrest him the samt; as they have Connolly. All honest mea will gladly aid you. and hope you may rid your robbed and oppressed State from all Buch rulers. Who are your attorneys in New York ? Tour-, with respect and esteem. G F. LEWIS. A letter from Mr. John Thompson, rt-fVrred to by Mr. Lewis, was also read, saying that he had paid at the rate o? eighty-four cents per acre for the land scrip. At the conclusion ot Whipper's speech, General Moses took the floor to defend him? self from the charges made against him by the joint committee as adjutant-general. He ! said that every member of that committee be lODged to the Republican party since Its In? ception in the State, and lt might have been expected at least that os to the Republican officials, whom they were called upon to speak of, they would "be to their errors ever kind, and to their faults a little blind." They had, however, presented a voluminous report, giving, as well as facts aad figure?, a great many inferences of their own. In that re? port be, as. a State official, bad been held up to the reprobation of the people, and had been charged with frauds and malfeasance in office. He did not stand there to shrink from anv investigation of his official acts, but to state certain further facts that he had in bis possession, and then to demand. It the House stiil entertained a suspicion of his guilt, l hat they institute a still more rigid and search? ing investigation as an act of'justice to him? self and the State. He might, if he chose, clear himself from these charges by taking high moral ground-by saying that, inasmuch as the report did not clearly and. distinctly implicate him in fraud, they had no right to lay the charges at his door, or he miga: divert attention from those charges by attacks upon the character of his accusers. He would, however, take neither of these courses. He had no enmity against the members of that committee-they bad merely done what they supposed to be their duty; but, if they had the right to draw their inferences from the facts tney had obtained,i he had a right to meet and answer them. He read from pages 254, 255 and 256 ol the report the charges that had been made of frauds lo the purchase of arms, ?c., and proceeded to explain that the State had bought one thous? and Winchester rifles under the following cir? cumstances: While the last Legislature was in session, Hon. Mr. Winchester came here and arranged with the Governor and General Dennis, who was then chief clerk in the ad Jutant-2eneral's office, for the purchase of some Winchester rifles. The first he had heard of lt was the joint resolution introduced la the Assembly. The Governor had then ordered him to go to New Haven and con? tract for one thousand guns at thirty-three dollars each. He bad nothing to do with the contract; that had all been arranged before between Denni", Winchester and the Governor, and he did not know up to the 6resent time whether Hr. Winchester had ever een paid for tbem. As to the Springfield rifles tnat had been altered, he had been or? dered by the Governor to go to Washington and draw tbe quota of war material allowed to the State. Each State was entitled by law to supplies for the State militia to the amount ot seven thousand dollars per annum, but in the case ol the Southern States no allowance was made for the years ot the war. He had chosen Springfield muskets, which were charged at seven dollars each. He had drawn ten thous? and of them, worth seventy thousand dollars, or ten years' allowance, counting iorward (rom the time they were Issued; and be wanted it understood that the War Department only fur? nished the ten years' supply In advance on the understanding that if South Carolina was ever going to need arms during the coming ten years lt would be during the two years imme? diately succeeding that grant. Then he wa? ordered to have the Springfield muskets al? tered into breech-loading rifles at as low a ?rice a*, possible. He had gone to New brk, and he acknowledged tl , for a military officer, he had very small ac? quaintance with military affairs, such as the prices of war material, dec. He had gone to the financial agent and asked bim where he should go to get that kind ot work done at the lowest rates, and he bad been Introduced, by Mr. Elmpton, to this C. H. Pond, of whom the report speaks. He got Hr. Pond's rates, and on looking around found that the prices he charged were the same as had been paid by other States for the con? version of muskets, and he made contracts at those rates. He had never received any money for making those contracts, and he did not thea know whether Pond had ever been paid for the contracts. 'He had never seen Hr. Pond since that time.. He had been approach? ed In New York last summer by two members of the joint special financial in res ligating committee, and informed that they had found a terrible margin in the arms' account, and that he was mixed up in the transaction?, and he had then and there asked them to make the fullest and most searching Investigation of that part of their work as an act of justice to himself. The committee had stated that the alteration of each of these guns had cost $16 56 more than the Remington Company charged for a bran new gun ot their manufacture, out If that were tine he submitted that the Remington Company must sell very cheaply Inasmuch as the guns that he got from the United Stales Government cos;, Including the 47 charged by the govern? ment and thu $8 85 charged for alteration, only $15 85, and If $15 85 were $1656 more than the Remington company charged for new weapons, he could not see how their profit on guns was made. The committee had stated the cost of these arms and alterations, on pages 245 and 273 of their report, at $206, 602 66, and they bad said that this was In ad? dition to the amount paid for Winchester rifles. He submitted, in refutation of this charge, original copies of all the contracts he had ever entered into for the alteration ot arms and the purchase of ammunition, which he said were on exhibition at any time in the adjutant general's office, and which were as follows : For altering 5000 muskets on the Roberts system.$4>,425 For altering 10,000 cartridge-boxes. 11,500 For 1.000,000 cartridges. 37,ooo For altering 6,0 io muskets on the Reming? ton system. 46,000 Total.$133,925 Beyond this amount of $133,925, he knew nothing of any contracts with Hr. Pond, or anybody else, and as to the report of the Joint special committee which swelled the amount to $206,602 66, he knew not how it was made. In conclusion he said that he did not desire to exculpate himself at the expense of the Governor, but he believed the Governor to be as innocent as himself In these transactions. He had Been a letter In the Sumter News, copied from the New Yorker Staats Zeitung, in which the writer had said that the writer had conversed with Hr. Bowen, who had said that the recent vote upon the impeachment resolutions had been torced upon the House, because the Governor had threatened the speaker with visions of the penitentiary. He had showu this statement to Mr. Bowen, and he had denied having made the statement. He denied the fact and declared that as long as he had been the speaker of the House he had been the keeper of his own conscience, the Governor had not presumed to use any such language toward him, and he still be? lieved that his ruling upon that occasion was the correct one. This speech was replied to by Hurley and Bowen, who declared in effect that the adju? tant-general was not charged with fraud, but that, while he said the contracts made called for only $133,000, there had been paid out on this account and charged on Klmpton's books the sum of $206,202 66. Tue fraud came In be? tween Klmpton and Pond, and lt was evident that Eimptoo bad over-paid the contracts to the extent of $76,000, and had charged the State therelor. Mr. WimbiiBh to-day Introduced in, the Senate his bill to charter, in this State, the Raleigh and Air Lino Railroad Company of North Carolina. It incorporates the company, with the usual powers, und ruthorlzes the construction of a railroad with one or more tracks Irom any point on the North Carolina line, where the road may enter the State, to such point on the boundary line between this State and Georgia, and near the City of Au? gusta, as the company may select, the loca? tion ot the railroad to be made on 6uch route as the board of directors of the company, after proper Burveys, may direct. They are also authorized to construct branch roads Irom the main track to any other points or places in the State, Bald branches not to exceed one hundred miles in length. The act also au? thorizes any incorporated city, town or vil? lage, which may be interested In the con? struction of the railroad, or its branches, to subscribe to the capithl stock of the company. Quite un Important meelina was held last nljjht of the Charleston de legation to consid? er Henrlck's bill of abominations-the metro? politan police bill. Every member from Charleston was present, and all voted against the measure except Mickey, who declined to vote at. all. Several members of the judiciary committee were also present, including Whip? per, Bowen, Bosemon and others, all of whom promised to oppose the infamous measure. The bill will undoubtedly be reported unfa? vorably from Hie Judiciary commute, and will also bc loaded with such amendments as will secure Its rejection by the House or Its veto by the Governor. I am told that this con? temptible bill proposes, among other sweep? ing swindles, to turn over the title deeds of the Guardhouses, City Hall and other Charles? ton city property to the contemplated trium? virate ot "police commissioners." The bill ls sure to be defeated, however, and Its author might more appropriately have occupied his time at his whilom occupation of carving granite at the State's expense. So far as Heudricks's authorship and Jones's introduc? tion ot the bill are concerned, lt Is tla tale told by an idiot to a fool." PICKET. THE CIVIL WAR IN MEXICO. WASHINGTON', January 18. Dates from the City of Mexico to the 10th instant state that the Juarisis occupied Oaxaca on the 4th, the Dlazlsts retiring towards Puerto del Angel, whence they will embark for Ma? zatlan, where they will attempt to revive the waning revolution, the backbone of which has been broken. The government trains in strength, whereas the revolutionists lack con? cert. Toe revolutionary chiefs are quarrelling among themselves. The government General Rochelle was killed, and the revolutionary General Rochdale was wounded In the battle at San Mateo. . The annexation fever is prevalent among the people, but all the politicians are oppos? ing the scheme. The government declines sendiog ministers to the United States, Spain, Germany and Italy on account of the expense. The study of the English language ls becom? ing general among the youths here. Failures of merchants and manufacturers are reported. General Rocha, at the head of two hundred and fifty men, is marching rapidly on San Luis in order to save that city from the revo? lutionists. He will then proceed to the Rio Grande. There ls great rejoicing at Matamoras over the successes of the government forces, who have captured, besides Oaxaca, the City of San Luis potosi. Five thousand government troops are under orders to murch to the fron? tier. Aguas Callentes and Zacatecas are favor? able to the government. At Matamoras the fortifications are being strengthened, and many timid Inhabitants flee to the American side of tho river, under the apprehension of siege by the revolutionists. General Qulroga, the rebel commander, stated on the 10th instant that he was con? fident ol ultimate success, as a wealthy and In? telligent party of the country will aid the rev? olution against: Juarez as soon as there is a prospect of success. He claims that the church interests favor the revolutionists, and says that a centralized government ls neces? sary for Mexico. He has plenty of men, but lacks arms and ammunition, which he hopes to obtain from the United States. He ls anxious to obtain a quasi recognition from the American Government, and to enlist the sym? pathies of the American people. He expects soon to control the Rio Grande frontier, and will send commissioners to Washington, who will satisfy the American Government. Cortina ls still recognized as general in the service of Juarez, who is using dictatorial powers. NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. WASHIXOTOK, January 18. The President bas directed the discontinu? ance of the military division of the South, and the commanders of the Departments of the South and of the Gulf are ordered to report di? rect to army headquarters. In the Senate, Carpenter made a strong speech against civil service reform. The judiciary committee reported adversely on the request of female suffragists asking to be heard at the bar of the Sonate. Adjourned lo Monday, on which day amnesty comes up. Wilson introduced a bill lu l he Senate allow? ing women to hold office in the territories oi the United States on the same conditions as men; which was referred to the judiciary com? mittee. The House passed several bills granting pensions. Objection was made to trie lin re? duction of a bill lo remove the political disa? bilities of Herschel V. Johnson and Jackson Brown, of Georgia. RAILROAD MATTERS. ST. LOUIS, Jannarv 18. The Railroad Convention elected Thomas Allen, president; Albert Fink, vice-president; F. A. Sheldon, secretary and treasurer. The convention meets next at Atlanta on ihe first Tuesday in April. COLUMBUS, OHIO, January 18. The railroad committee of the House was directed to prepared a bill abolishing discrim? ination In the charges for passengers and freight over the Ohio Railroad. HEW YORK ITEMS. NEW YORK, January 18. Stokes was brought to court in a close car? riage. The defence asked a postponement to Wednesday, which was allowed. The run on the Third Avenue Savings Bank continues, and about two millions have been paid out. It is Faid the freight pressure by the Pacific Railroad continues, and has compelled the charter of another vessel to proceed via As plnwall. THE INTERNATIONAL IN SPAIN. MADRID. January 18. The ministry have addressed a circular to the Governors of provinces directing the sup? pression of organizations connected with the Internationals. THE JAPANESE EMBASSY. The Mikado's Desire to Americanize Japan. The imperial Japanese embassy, consisting of Twakura, prime minister of Japan, coming as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipo? tentiary to the treaty powers; Kedo, a mem? ber of the Imperial privy council and assist? ant ambassador; Akabo, chief minister ol finance and assistant ambassador; Ho, assist? ant minister of public works and ambassador of the second rank, and Hama Guekl, assist? ant minister ol foreign affairs and ambassa? dor of the second rank, arrived at San Francisco on Monday last ou the steamer America. The imbassadors have with them twenty-six attaches, sixteen 6ecrclailes and Interpreters, sixteen serran?a, and twen? ty-three Japanese students, who are bound for New York. This ls the most Important em? bassy ever sent from Japan, and comes for the purpose ol" conferring with the govern? ments ol the treaty powers in relation to the revision of the treaties demanded to be made before July of the preseut year. Mr. Delong, the American minuter, will reach Washington with thc embascy. Hon. Charles W. Brooks, Japanese consul, also accompanies the em? bassy; Mrs. D^Long. the wife of the Ameri? can minister, has in charge six Japanese girls of high rank who are to be educated in this country. A late edict of the Mikado says : "My coun? try ls now undergoing a complete change from old to new Ideas, which I sincerely desire. Therefore, I call on all the WIBO and strong minded lo appear and become good guides to the government. During i he youth time lt la positively necetisary to view loreign countries so as to become enlightened a? io new Ideas of the world, and both boys and girls, who will soon become men and women, should be al? lowed to go abroad, and my country will be benefited by this knowledge so acquired. Females have heretofore had no pusilioti socially, because it was considered ihey were without understanding; but If educated and Intelligent, they should have due respect." The embassy will remain in San Francisco eight or ten daye, and then come East. SPARKS FROM THE WIRES. -The California Assembly have struck the words white and male from thc attorney act. -The Alexis hunting party killed twenty pair ot American buffalo In one day. -The steamer Importer sunk in Arkansas Uiver with a thousand baleB of cotton for New Orleans. 1 he Importer ls a total loss. -The factions In New Orleans still maintain a parliamentary fight, and the militia and police protect the approaches to the court. -A fire on the Vicksburg Levee, between Clay and Crawford streets, involved a loss of fifty thousand dollars. -The trlanffular fight between the grand jury, the district attorney and the Federal judge is progressing at Salt Lake. General municipal disorder prc val's. A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY. LOCKED IN A FREIGHT CAR. Strang? and Perilous Adventure of a Boy of Eleven Years. [Correspondence of the New York Times ] BINGHAMTON, N. Y.. January 10. An eleven-year-old boy of thia elly, named Clarence Shanks, was made the involuntary hero ol a most remarkable adventure a day or two since. He lives with his parents here, and was sent on an errand on Friday last with instructions to return home immediately. Be? ing a good and obedient boy, his parents nat? urally became alarmed when evening drew | near, and he had not yet returned. Messen? gers were dispatched in every direction, streams were dragged, and every meaDs taken to obtain a trace of the missing boy-ali to no purpose. The search was kept np all night, and then given up In despair bv the relatives and friends. The mother of the boy was almost crazed at his disappearance, and her situation was becoming alarming, when about seven o'clock Saturday evening the boy made bis appearance, in an almost exhausted condi? tion, and exhibiting unmistakable evidence of | having endured great hardship during his two days' absence. As soon as he was able he told his story, which ls substantially as follows : When he went down town on his errand he saw through the open door of a freight car, which was in a train at the Erie depot, a quantity ot corn lying about the floor. He thought here would be a good chance to ob? tain a nice meal for some pet chickens of his at home, and he climbed into the car and commenced Ailing his pockets. While thus engaged the door of the car was suddenly closed and fastened. The boy at once began to cry and shout to make his situation known, but to no purpose, and soon the train moved off. He says he first thought of the effect his disappearance would have on his parents, and then began to conjecture how far he would probably be carried before he could make his presence in the car known. It was pitch dark in his moving prison, and he was bumped around on the floor like a ball at every Jerk and lurch of the train, there being nothing to hold to. At times, he says, he would be thrown, with considerable force, against the Fides of the car, and he has great bruises on his shoulders and hips as the consequence. Scratches on different part? of his person, and the presence of ugly looking splinters, also testify to the character of his experience OD this part of his Journey. The train, ne savs, stopped once before lt made the stop when he was discovered, and he did all In his power to attract the attention of some one about the station. He shouted, pounded on the sides of the car. and fairly shrieked for assistance, but without the desired effect, and he was soon once more rolling and bumping about the car, on his way he knew not where. The train finally stopped again, and the young prisoner ascertained from the movements about the station that some cars were to be switched out of the turn, and he says be prayed that his car might be ooe of them. His car was one of them, and when lt was placed on the switch he suc? ceeded, alter lying there about an hour, in attracting the attention ot a man who was pas? lng the car. He opened the door, and, upon seeing the p^or boy covered wlih dust, tn wbloh the tears had cut deep tracea down the boy's cheeks, r rurally demanded, "What the h-1 you doln1 here ?" Choking with sobs, the little fellow told bis story, only to be In? formed that "he'd better dig out, d-n quick !" He then went to the depot building and asked a boy what place he was in, and how far lt was from Binghamton. The boy eyed him suspiciously a moment, and then told him he was in Barton, about thirty five miles from Binghamton. It was after dark, and the un? fortunate Clarence was in an entirely sti ange place, without a cent lo purchase a morsel to eat or pay his way back home. Moreover, the cruel rebuff ot the trackman had disheart? ened him, and be< could not summon courage to ask assistance of any one. He obtained Information of the boy, who had told him where he was as to, a road which went In the direction of Binghamton, and, at a time of night when he would have been quietly sleeping in bed if home, he started on his way to the city, where his ago? nized parents were searclng in all directions for him. He had no dinner or supper, and thc pangs of hunger began to assail him. These he satisfied as well as be could by eating ol'| the corn which lie put in his pockets lo the morning, which act had placed him in his present unenviable situation. Alter walking about two hours, and passing many houses where he could see tho cheery lights and children playing within, bringing the burn? ing tears afresh io his eyes, his strength began to fall him, and he knew he must lie down somewhere and sleep. It was very cold, and he was almost numb with exposure. Coming to a house where it seemed kind people must live, he made up bis mind to go in aud beg a supper and a bed for the night. His hand was on the gate-latch, when a fierce watch? dog came bounding at bim and frightened him away. About a mile further on he came to a farm-house, near to which, along the road, was a smalt enclosure, In which was a haystack, and about lt catlin feeding. The al? most frozen boy crawled into the hay, and, al? though suffering from hunger, he soon fell asleep. He was awakened once or twloe by mice running across his face, and by cattle rubbing and pushing against the haystack. He awoke early on Saturday morning, and upon crawling to the ground he found that lila feet were frozen, aud bc waa so stiffened that he could scarcely walk. No one was stirring about the farm-house. He breakfasted on raw com. He met wagons on the road, but was overtaken by but two, and these were heavily loaded and their di ivers walking, FO he did not ask for a ride. He passed through many villages, but, although almost fainting with hunger, was not courageous enough to ask for a mouthful to eat. All day he Journeyed along, suffering Intense physical and menial agony, until, Just after dark, the lights of a largo town came In sight, and he felt lt must be Binghamton. It was Binghamton; and about 7 o'clock he reached his father's house, more dead than alive. The boy tells bis story in a very touching manner. Hm extraordina? ry experience has prostrated him on a bed of Sickness, but he ls rapidly recovering. Did David Copperfield's famous Journey to his Aunt Betsy Trotwood'a ever before find so near a parallel ? TUE WEATHER THIS DAT. WASHINGTON', D. C., January 18. The barometer will probably continue fall? ing, with cloudy weather very generally east ot the Mississippi, the lowest pressure passing into Missouri, and northeastward to the lower lakes, accompanied by rain and snow; south? east winde, with threatening weather and rain, will prevail on the Gulf coast; and southerly winds veering lo sou'h west throughout the Atlantic States, with snow In Middle and West? ern States. Dangerous winds are not antici? pated lor this evening. Yesterday's Weatber Reports or the Signal Service, U. S. A.-4.47 P. H., Local Time. Place of Observation. Augusta, aa... Baltimore. Boston. Charleston. Onicago. Cincinnati. Galveston. Key Weat, Fla.. Knoxville, TL-nu. Memphis. Tenu.. Mt. Washington. New Ortona*.... New York. Norfolk. Philadelphia. Purlluuri, Me.... Savannah . ir. I., a:-. Washington. Wllmington.N.C. - Bi 30.13 30.17 29.97 30.29 29.97 30.11 2?. 8: 30.10 30.12 30.04 29.51 29.97 30.10 3d.21 31.17 29.881 30 27 29.09 30.17 30.27 C SS 2? S SB W SK SW iW SE B W E W SE SW S SW sw SE S SE S Gentle. Gentle. Fresh. Light. Fresh. Gentle. treah. Fresh. Gentle. Gentle. Storm. Fresh. Fresh. Gentle. Brisk. Fresh. Light. Light. Gent e. Gentle. Fair. Fair. Fair. Fair. Cloudy. cloudy. Thr'ng. Fair. Clear. Cloudy. Cloudy. Cloudy. Fair. Cloudy. Clear. Cloudy. Fair. Cloudy. Cloudy. Cloudy. NOTX.-Tue weather resort dated 7.47O'CIOCK, this morning, will be posted tn the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce at 10 o'clock A M.. and, together with me weather chart, may (by the courtesy of the ?. hamberi be examined by ship? masters at any time durine rap. dav. -There ls trouble In Chicago. Monday's session of the city council was dispersed by a mob. Tiie fire regulations seem to be the In? centives to disorders. THE CIRCOS.-Malefic & ucvs circus ana menagerie came yesterday morning, with the usual procession of plumed horses, and the Citadel Green was speedily occupied by their large pavilions, one for the menagerie, one for the museum and one for the circus. In the afternoon the balloon ascension took place on the Green, amid the cheers of crowds who had watched with eager curiosi? ty the process of Inflation, and was a success. The floating car rose gracefully, and going aloft for a while over the city, de? scended with dignity on one of the. depot Bheds of the South Carolina Railroad. In the evening the huge circus tent was crowded with spectators, who seemed as much delight? ed and applauded as lustily as If they had never seen a clown or a gymnast before. The riding was first-rate, and the Carroll family held the. audience in breathless suspense as they performed their startling feats. At Intervals during the performance the curi? ous visited the menagerie tent, where an in? spection of the royal Bengal .tiger, the lions, ?c., is well worth the price of admission to the circus. There is to be a performance (his afternoon, and a grand spectacular exhibition as a farewell this evening. Hotel Arrivals-January 18. PAVILION HOTEL. Geo. W. DeHaven and wife, B. W. Carroll, wife and two children, A. Mlaco and wife, W. Mlaco and wife, Jacob Halght, J. L. Mathison, Geo. H. Riep, M. Jones, George Wambold, Harry Wambold, J. R. Hawkins, John Wilcox, J. A. Tuttle, B. 8. Potter, James Easier, F. Sylvester, Sam Bryant, Wiley Hamilton, H. M. Smith, Frank Smith, Tom Bolus, Nobby and Garwood, Owens and Gblr, Kopps and son, Germioln and Weber, Hahn and Gurshot, Sel bolt and Furman, Sower and Worland, Rose and Webb, Seals and Simon, Scott and Atkins, A. Halght, wife and seven servants, Haigh t's Circus; J. J. Schlpman, Florida; F. Elder, Wlnnsboro; Frank P. Beard, J. H. Attie, Co? lumbia; J. F. Keeler, Pa.; Frank Glover, New York. CHARLESTON HOTEL. W. Stevenson, Aiken; W. Smith, Columbia; W. Clyburn, G. H.Cornelson, F. W. McMaster, J. D. Keith, S. G. Garner, W. H. Dowdy, H. L. Gilbert, Wilmington; Mrs. Mann, C. Campbell, North Carolina; Mrs. S. E. Spaulding, Miss Spaulding, Miss E. Spaulding, T. M. Rhodes, wile and sister, Boston; A. Burgess, F. B. Ho? bart, J. W. Steele, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Per? kins, Miss H. Perkins, C. A. Potter, S. F. Brown, New York; E. B. Canty, J. M. Canty, Camden; H. B. Cox, Philadelphia; A. Baldwin, Virginia. MILLS HOUSE. C. W. Henderson, W. McCloskey, Rome, Ga.; J A. P. Whitehead, Savannah: S. P. Worsham, Kentucky; E. F. Bond; New York; O. N. Tal mage and wife, Savannah; B. F. Myers and wife, J. E. Britton, Columbia; A. H. Lorlng, wife and child Boston; Wm. D. Waters and wife, St. Helena; Miss E. T. Devereux, Mobile; J. B. White; Marlon; W. 8. Hartt, Geo. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Moran, New York; J. A. Sullivan, Boston; H. W. Blair, United States Coast Survey; Dr. Wilder, D. Thompson, J. G. Thompson, Beaufort. Seining iflarrjincs. THE NEW BIPROVED WHEELER & WILSON, THE MOST POPULAR FAMILY SEWING .ME. Between six and seven hundred thonsand now In ase. Is the most simple, runs easier, and makes less noise than any other first-class Lock Stitch Machine. Does all kinds of work usually done by hsnd. Has better attachments for Hemming, Frilling, Tucking. Cording, Quilting, Gathering, ?sc, than any other Machine. These Machines are ne w offered for sile In this city on the LEASE PLAN, at Ten Dollars per month until paid for. Thorough Instruction given, and satisfaction guaranteed in all cases. Old Machines repaired and adjusted by a competent machinist. A few live men can find regular and profitable employ? ment, either on salary or commission, by applying early. Parlor and Salesroom No. 200 KINO STREET. W. 0. BRUCE, Agent. WHYTE A HARRAL, General Agents, dec 18 THE WEED F. F. SEWING MACHINE bas not yet become such a drug In the market as to require to be hawked through the streets or left at the residences against the wishes of the oc? cupants. But my sales have not diminished, nor has the reputation of these Machines suffered by competition. Call and see them and you will be convinced of their superiority. D. B. HASELTON, dec20-lmo Mo. 307 Kl WC STREET. N EW FASHIONS. MENKE & MULLER, MERCHANT TAILORS, NO. 325 KING STREET, Invite attention to their large and splendid STOCK OF CLOTH, OtiOTHING, FURNISHING GOODS, ?VC. READY-MADE SUITS for all ages, from the smallest boy to the lamest man. Dress and Business Suits of all descriptions. Elegant Overcoats, Pea Jackets, Derby and Plain Sack Suits, Fine English Walking Coats aud Suits of all colors, Single and Double Breasted Black Frock Coate, Black Doeskin and Fancy Cas slmere Dress Pints, Velvets, Miks, Cloth, Castor Beaver and Oasslmere Vests, manufactured under our own observation. We are therefore Bure of a good flt and durable work. OUR TAILORINO DEPARTMENT ls sunplted with the finest selection or BROAD? CLOTHS, Doeskins, Castor Beavers, Chinchilla Diagonals, Meltons, and all styles of Casslmeres for Buslnes Suits. Velvets, SiUs, Plush and Cash? mere Vestings. And a variety of hands me Pan? taloon Patterns, which we make up to order by measure at the shortest notice, and guarantee first class and proper workmanship. FURNISHING GOODS. This Department ls supplied with the celebrated STAR SHIRTS, Imported and Domestic Merino Shaker Flannel, Ail-Wool Underwear Quods, Half Hose, suspender?. Handkerchiefs, Lluen and Pape" Cuna und collars, Imperial, Alexander ano Courvolslcr's Kid Gloves And a ful assortment of Buckskin, Dogskin. Beaver and Cass. Gloves. And a ve*rv large assortment of SDK, Alpaca and Scotch Gingham Water-Proof [140] Umbrellas. Our Stock has been selected with the greatest care, and prices marked very low in plain llgnres. Our motto ls quick sales and small profits, fair dealings. Goods may be returned If not satisfac? tory. Buyers in our Une will find lt to their ad? vantage to give ns a can. octi9-3moa junerai ?cn?s. par WASHINGTON LODGE, No. 5, A. P. M.-An Extra Communication Of Washington Lodge. No. 6, A F.M., will be held at Holm?i's Hali, corner of King and Wentworth -street*, THIS DAY, at half-pest 8 o'clock P. M., to pay the last tribute of respect to our late brother, JAMES MURRELL. By order w. M. T. E. STROTHER, Jania, : ^Secretary. . p?tfTBE REL ATIVES, FRIENDS AND Acquaintances of Rev. A. M. car le tz berg, and of Mrs. ANNA E. OHRIETZBI?R?, ara Invited to at? tend the Funeral of the latter, at Bethel (M. E.) church, THIS AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock. Jania-* ps* TBE RELATIVES AND EBIENDS of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Miller, and of Mrs. Margaret Batter, are respect folly invited to attend the Funeral of Mrs MILLER, from her late residence, No. 74 Ring street, THIS MORNING, at 10o'clock. . Jania ' " '" ?biinarrj. LYNAH -Died, at Grahamville, on the 14th Instant, ELIZA GLOVER, eldest daughter of the late Edward and Eliza Glover Ly nah, aged 20 years and ll months. " Special iVolitts. ps* CONSIGNEES PER STEAMSHIP SOUTH CAROLINA, from . New York, are hereby notified that she will discharge cargo THIS DAT, 191 h inatant, at Pier No. 2, Union Wharves. Goods uncalled for at sunset will remain on the wharf at owner's risk and expense. Janl9-1 WM. A COURTENAY, Agent CITY HALL, MAYOR'S OFFICE, CHARLESTON, S. C., JANUARY 17, 1872.-I would respectfully request the attention of those of our citizens that L~3 required to take ont Licenses to the near expiration of the time limit? ed by law. It is the interest and the duty of every member of the community to make every reasonable effort for the common welfare, and the prompt payment of Licenses and Taxes is the most necessary. Besides the law win be strictly enforced without any favor or dis? tinction whatever, and tho proper officers have been instructed to proceed at once, from and af? ter the 2ist instant, against all delinquents. It is unpleasant for me to be com pened to impose any penalties, but this friendly n?tres should be minded by all good citizens. JOHN A WAGENER, .. Janl8-a Mayor. ??"?CITY HALL, OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL, CHARLESTON, S. C., JANUARY 13, 1872 -Sealed estimates for repairs on City Hall, in accordance with report of Connell Committee, now on file in the City Engineer's Office, win bc received at this office on or before Saturday, Jan? uary 13, at 12 M. W. W. SIMONS, Janl5-mwf8 Clerk of Council. SOUTH CAROLINA LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY-SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Depositors are reqaested to leave their Books to be credited with the Jannary Quarterly Interest, due lat proximo. All Deposits made on or before the 20th January will bear interest from the 1st of Jannary. Interest six Per Cent, compounded quarterly. dec22-fmwl2 F. A MITCHELL, Cashier. _i_ ps* OFFICE LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AMEBlOA , ST. LOUIS, DECEMBER 28, 1871 .-An Election for Directors of the Lire Association of America wu! be held at the office of the Associa? tion, in the City of St. Louis, Mo., on the80th day or January, 1872. Polia open frc m ll A. M. to 3 P. M. jan?-ftus WM. HANLEY, Secretary. ps* ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY notified that any debts contracted by the crew of | Steamship FLORIDA will not be paid by either Captain or Consignees. A. TOBIAS' SONS, J an 12 . Agents. PS* CITIZENS' SAVINGS BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA - CHARLESTON BRANCH, No. 8 BROAD STREET.-On and after THURSDAY, 18th Jannary, 1872, the regular semi-annual Inter? est will ba paid to depositors. All interest not paid on the 3lBt day of Jannary will be added to the principal of the depositor, and will draw interest aa ir deposited on the lat January. Depositors are requested to bring In their books, that the Interest may be entered. Interest ls compounded quarterly, but payable ai heretofore in Jannary and Joly. D. RAVENEL, Jr., dec8Q-20 Assistant cashier. ps* THE CHARLESTON CHARITA? BLE ASSOCIATION, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FREE SCHOOL FUND.-OFFICAL RAFFLEB NUMBERS. CLASS No. 304-MORNING. 18-38-54- 9-45-20-24-63-65-49-74-15 CLASS No. 305-EVRNWO. 22-77-15-45-11-17-20-14-26-42-24- 8 As witness oar hand at Charleston this 18th day or January, 1872. FENN PECK, JAMES GILLI LA ND, octs sworn Commissioners. ?SB-SCREVEN HO?SE.-NOTICE TO PARTIES INTERESTED.-Major JOHN W. CAM EBON has consented to conduct, and ls duly ap? pointed Manager or the SCHEVEN HOUSE. dec20-lmo R. BRADLEY. ps* MCLEAN HAS IT ! HAS WHAT ? Why that beautiful set or TOY FURNITURE for Ruffle, made by a Charleston man, and the list la filling up fast. No time to be lost if you want a chance. Jans PS* OFFICE OF THE CITY APPRAIS? ER, CITY HALL, CHARLESTON, 8. C., JANUARY l, 1872.-NOTICE.-This office will be opened from this date, and remain open until the 20th instant for Isaulng Licenses for the year 1872. ? WM. H. EASTERBY, J anl-l 8 City Appraiser. PS* CITY HALL, OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL, CHARLESTON, S. C., JANUARY 18, 1872.-By action of City Connell, January 9, the otr.ee cf CITY TREASURE R was declared vacant a d an election to fill the same ordered for regu? lar meeting TUESDAY, Januar]- 23. Applications to be handed Into thia offlce before 2 P. M. on that day. W. W. SIMONS, Janl8-thtu2 Clerk of Connell. ??-DANCING SCHOOL, OVER KINS- j MAN'S SALOON, BY MONS. BERGER, Who ls the | only professional Dancing Master in the city. Soiree as usual every SATURDAY, free to all pu? pils. For part?cula?, apply at No. 332 King street. Janl6-mwf3* ?fcSF-BATOHELOR'S HAIR DYE.-THIb SUPERB HAIR DYE la the best in the world-per? fectly harmless, reliable and Instantaneous. No disappointment. No ridiculous tints or unpleas? ant odor. The genuine W. A BATCHELOR'S HAIR DYE produces IMMEDIATELY a splendid Black sr Natural Brown. Does not stain the skin, tnt leaves the hair clean, sort and beautimi. The only Safe and Perfect Dye. Sold by all Drng girts. Factory No. is Bond street, New York. jan2S-mwflyr ON MARRIAGE. Happy relief for Yoong Men from the effects of Errors aud Abuses in early life. Manhood re stored. Nervous debility cured. Impedimenta to Marriage removed. New method of treat, ment. New and remarkable remedies. Booka and circulare sent free, in sealed envelopes. . Ad? dress HOWARD ASSOCIATION, No. 2 South Ninth street, Philadelphia, Pa. oe tia flJrrj <?oc?s. ?c. NEW AND CHEAP DRESS GOODS. J. R. READ, No. ?63 KING STREET Respect folly announces that he has Jost jeceir ed a CHOICE LOT OF DRESS GOODS, to WhlCfc he Invites attention. .1*i'J COBURGS AND. POPLINS, At 25 cents a jard, wqifta 35 cc nts. STRIPED AND. PLAID DRESS GOODS, At ?5 and HS cents per yare!, worth 371-3. ALSO', Thia Day Received, ? ALL-WOOL SERGES, MERINOS, WOOL VELOURS, POPLIN MOHAIRS? And Other DESIRABLE DRESS GOODS, at 45c, 75c, and fl per yard. RICH BLACKS IL K 8. COLORED grr.KB, IRISH POPLINS. BLACK DRESS GOODS, In great variety. RE PT VELOURS, for Trim m lr g 3, both in Black, White and Colon. J, R. READ. CLOAKS! CLOAKS! NEW BLACK CLOTH CLOAKS, Received per late Steamers, 3 T. Y L I 8 H A N D 0 H B A P. ?/ 1 have now th? LARGEST AND BEST ASSORT? ED STOCK OF CLOAKS, SACQU?S, JACKETS, Ac, to be fonnd In the city, all or which will be sold at LOW PRICES, for CASH. _|_J. R. READ. : HOSIERY! GLOVES! RIBBONS, FANCY NECKTIES, Table Damisks, (very superior.) Flue Towels, Napkins, Linens, Black Silk Parasols, (new.) GENTLEMEN'S SCARFS I FINE HAIR BRUSHES, COMBS, Lnbin's Extracts, French Pomade. BLACK DRE88 TRIMMINGS! VELVET RIBBONS, BUTTONS, ?sc.jco. * READ'S OCt27-mwfSmos Mo. 363 KINO ST. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. IMPORTANT TO BUYERS or DM AND FANCY GOODS Fl ilfUGOTT, BENEDICT & CO. Are offering the GREATEST CHANGE OF THE SE Ah ON in order ' o make room for SPRING IMPORTATIONS. FURCHG?TT, BENEDICT & CO. 2 cases 10-1 ALL WOOL BLANKETS $3 75, worth $4 50. 2 cases ll 4 Superfine only $5, worth $7. 1 case Colored Opera Flannel 35c. White Flannels 20 per cent reduction. 2 cases Canton Flannel only 12c, worth iee. F?RCHGOTT, BENEDICT & CO. 1 case Black LUSTRE ALPACA 25c BALANCE OF DRESS GOODS, SILKS, POPLINS, SHAWLS, SKIRTS. AT COST. FIMOTTJEMCT&?O. 2 cases Of KENTUCKY JEANS 12c 1 case Waterproofs, 6-4, $110. Balance of Casslmeres, Beavers, Broadcloth, Doeskins, Ac, at greatly reduced prices. F?RCHGOTT, BEHM. One thousand dollars worth of all colors TA& L ET ANS will be closed out at Importer's price. Also a large assortment or SASHES, BOWS and, SCARFS. CARPETS! CARPETS! The balance of our stock of CARPETS, RUGS and DRUGGETS will be sold out at great eaort flee IRCHfiOTT.BElDICT&CO., . No*. 244 KIN O STREET.