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CITY AFFAIRS. ? j^- jjr. WILLIAM E. SIMMONS,^.,: and: Mr. N. H. PORTER, are the travelling agenta for THB NEWS, the former for lower and the lat- j ter for npper Sonta Carolina. Meetings i nti Day. Palmetto Lodge, at 7 P. M. Royal and Select Masterp, at half-past 3 P. M. Lafayette Artillery Charitable Association, at 7 P. M. German Fire Company, at 3 P. M. Republicans of Ward 4, at 3 P. M. Auction Sales Thia Dar. William McKay will sell at 10 o'clock, at his store, spring dry good?, &3. Miles Drake will sell at 10 o'clock, at his store, clothing, hats, ?fcc. R. M. Marshall & Bro. will sell at half-past 10 o'clock, at their office, horse, wagon and har? ness. -_ BRIDGE WASHED AWAY.-We learn that the temporary bridge across the Wateree, upon the Wilmington and Columbia Railroad, about twenty-five miles from Columbia, was washed away yesterday. _ . REAL ESTATE SALE.-A building lot on the front beach of Sullivan's Island, near the old Presbyterian Church, was sold yesterday mor? ning, at auction, by Leitch & Brune, for $450 cash. m ? Hen WEDNESDAY.-To-d*y In the Eccleslas Meal calendar marks the beginning ot the penitential season of Lent. The day will be observed In the Catholic and Episcopal Churches. In the former, besides the usual Masse?, there will be the ceremony of the imposition of ashes upon the foreheads of the congregations^_ THE GREENVILLE EXTENSION.-A delega? tion from the City of Greenville is now In Charleston to consult with the directors of the South Carolina Railroad Company as to the extension of railroad connection to Asheville, North Carolina. The delegation consists ot the Hon. James P. Moore, mayor; Hon. T. C. Gower, Wm. Beattie, Esq., A. Blythe, Esq., and F. B. McBee, Esq. CITY COUNCIL.-There was no meeting of Council last evening as expected, a business quorum of the aldermen not being present, Those who came waited the fifteen minutes prescribed by rule, and then went .way, The Mayor was not able to attend on account of a slight Indisposition, but will pro bab! j odt by Thursday, which ls spoken of as the time for the next meeting. FATAL ACCIDENT.-A Jury of loqu?st was empanelled by Trial- Justice Nelson Joyner on the 7th instant to Inquire int? the circum? stances that led to the death of Jonas Banis? ter, near Holly Hill. It appeared that the de? ceased came to bis death from a wound In? flicted on him by a horse running away with a cart. It ls proper t J state here that this horse ls the same that killed Alexander Clark dur? ing the month of June last SALE OF STOCKS AND BONDS.-Messrs. Holmes A Macbeth sold yesterday morning at auction: $2000 City of Charleston six per cent, stock, at 53J./ $1150 Savannah and Charleston. Railroad seven per cent, bond?, State'guarantee, at 67. 7 shares and 45 half shares Bank of Charles? ton stock, at 20}. $40 was offered per share for 75 shares of the Sooth Carolina Railroad Company., i PICTURES EXTRAORDINARY.-It must be said to the credit ot Mr. Souder that he has not only-provided Charleston with the most ele? gant art gallery ever established In the city, but he furnishes pictures that are beyond com? parison In delicacy of finish with any ever be? fore taken here. Nor is this all. The Eagle Ferrotype Gallery, of which he has assumed charge, next door to his photographic esta? blishment, turns out ferrotypes that are mar? vels Of cheapness. Thirty-two pictures for a j dollar. Think of that 1 THE SECURITY DOOR CHECK.-This ls a veryj cheap, strong and simple contrivance for se? curing any door when partially open. It ls emphatically an article "kandy to have about the house," and In warm weather especially win bo Invaluable. By its use you may retire at night and repose; 'with your, door ajar at any angle, without fear of Intrusion. The pSce ls only fifty cents, and the Instrument will last forever. Mr. W. R. Hoyt, o? Charles- j ton, ls'the general ageqt tor South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia' and Florida. CLUBS AND STARS.-John Benson, a colored juvenile, arrested at the old game of sampling colton on Accommodation wharf without authority, was sent to the House of Correction for twenty day?. Emma Nichol?, lodged for being drunk and disorderly In a store at the corner of Magazine and Mazyck street?, was fined two dollars, or in event of non-payment to go to the House of Correction for ten days. William Hicks, for raising a disturbance In Military Hall and refusing to be quiet, was visited with a similar sentence. DECEASE OF A COLORED CLERGYMAN.- The Rev. Charles Smalls, the zealous and popular pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, Morris street, died on Saturday last. His funeral ser ? ? vices, which took place on Monday, were at? tended'by an im m ese concourse of sorrowing friends. Rev. Dr. Wlnkler, Rev. F. W. Eason, of Darlington, Rev. Jacob Legare and other clergymen, participated in the luneral services. The deceased minister was much beloved by his congregation, who had, by bis devoted ener? gy, been increased from a lew Individuals to a f church membership of twelve hundred persons. _ \ PRINCE IN TROUBLE.-Between twelve and one o'clock yesterday morning a disturb? ance occurred in a house in Tradd street, which called loudly for tbe interference of the police. The latter entered, and were stub? bornly resisted by a colored man named Prince Bowen, who refused to be arrested. A severe scuffle ensued, end Bowen was at length captured, but not until he had struck one of the police several severe blows. He waa taken to the Guardhouse, and, having been brought before the Mayor later in the morning, the case was turned over to a trial Justice for Investigation. SOLF?GE CLASS.-Mra. P. J. Barbot, who Is both a thorough musician andan accomplished pianist, will commence a solf?ge eins J, on the 22ti Instant, foe children from the ages of eight'to fourteen. Solf?ge is the basis of a good mu:leal education, and is highly recom? mended by Thalberg, Gottschalk and the first musicians of the age. M. Victor Petit taught solf?ge in Charle-ton with remarkable succ?s?, and his daughter, Mrs. Barbot, follows his nr'-hod. No better opportunity could, there? fore, he bad of giving to young persons a course ol instruction which, with moderate study on their purr, will enable them to sing at sight, and give them a good knowledge of the practice and theory ol music. Tbe ad? dress of Mrs. Barbot and the terms ol tuition ire suted elsewhere. ST, VALENTINE'S DAT. For centuries the true story of St. Valen? tine, his life, his acts and his influences, has remained untold. The time has now come for telling lt, and this shall be done, briefly, by the present writer, but boldly,wltbout reserve. It has been widely stated over the bread and butter and tea of ladles' boarding-schools that St. Valentine was a bishop hailing from Rome. St. Valentine, gentle reader, was no more a bishop than you are (that is, supposing j lhatyouareno morea bishop thanhewaB.) Long beiore he became a saint, the young man Valentine was a cook, setting forth his shingle in a by-street of Rome as a provider of suppera and attendance for balls and parties. Fame spread her wings over his lobster salads. He had a secret for chowder that would impart fits to a Charleston gourmet, and it was he who originated Roman punch. Later in life, when he had made a 111 tie money by his cralt, he laid away bis lobster, sold his patent for chowder to a smart Yankee, who infested Rome with self-acting pumps for Bale, and, having set up a private postofflce, augmented the gains of It by adding thereto a matrimo? nial agency and depot for the exchange of | love tokens and such sweet idiotic sentiments as they are rr ?ant tc Beal. To amaES wealth was the main object with old Valentine; for he was now well advanced In year?. It naturally occurred to him, then, that tbe surest way to compass this was to in- ] crease the business of his postoffice to the greatest possible extent. February had set in with unusually bland sunshine. Birds were caroling their love-songs oa every bush, and, influenced by his foodness fur nature and money. Valentine hit upon a happy thought. He remembered how it once occurred to him, when he was a cook, that one of the mest charming emblems of love possible to be Imagined could be manufactured from the simple circumstance of a sheep's heart roast? ed upon a spit. Procuring a paint-box, theo, Valentine, who possessed a etroog instinct for j art, painted with vermilllon a heart of the truest and most loyal kind, with an arrow from Cupid's quiver run through lt instead of a spit. To supplement this, he proceeded to a neighborlqg^beer-shop, In which he captured a semi-intoxicated poet, who, fired at the sight of the sanguine heart, Immediately knocked off to it a couple of stan- j zas of the mest exotic, not to say inextinguish? able, fire. That was the flrct valentine. Send? ing forth into the highways and byways of I Rome for all the scribes and artists out of | work, the projector of the valentine had five thousand copies of it made and distributed! gratis throughout the city on the 14th day of February, A. D. 704. The thing spread like [ wildfire. The Pope of the period was so fasci? nated with the device that he sent at once for I Valentine, and very appropriately offered to | furnish him with a cardinal's crimson hat. The good old postman, however, didn't see it. His remark was, that there wasn't so much money in a cardinal's hat as he had 'ten seen in a showman's. Finally, however, uu consent? ed to be made a saint of, and was hoisted on to the calendar, accordingly, in Ihe following j year, when the anniversary was formally kept | at Rome as St. Valentine's day, and hos been more or less observed under that name ever since. ? It ls sad to think that the gool old postman should not be with ?us to-day to view the alluring valentines displayed in the grocery windows. For lt ls a fact that, In these latter days of irreverence and spurious beverages, valentines have come to be ranked as gro? ceries. They are invariably to be found mis- j ceguatlng in windows with bars of yellow soap, fly spotted papers of pins, cakes of I maple sugar, and all the other popular del i ca des to which the voluptuaries of this effete and lascivious period are BO insatiably addict? ed. But if good St. Valentine ls not with UH lu the flesh, we feel that he ls with us in the spirit. The teachings of his heart and spirit are here. They were hovering around when Oliver Goldsmith flourished, no less a poet than he having indited a valentine, with a spitted heart annexed to ir, and addressed it to his cousin Jane. The wings of ihe blessed St. Valentine will be heard to-day mystically flapping In the breeze. Lookout, good peo? ple all, for such loose plumes as may come whirling down from them. They are precisely the same as gopse-qnills, and will appropri? ately Inspire your verses when you come to, write. TBE HOWARD ASSOCIATION. Tribe te to their Deceased President, Colonel Janies H. Taylor. OFFICE HOWARD ASSOCIATION, | Cu ARLES i ON. February 13, 1872. f A special meei lug of tbe executive commit? tee of this.association was held this day, at the ball of the Chamber of Commerce, at 12 o'clock M., vice-President Thomas S. Budd in the chair. The chairman, ina few appropriate remarks, explained the object of the meeting, where? upon Mr. Geo. H. Moflete introduced thc fol? lowing preamble and resolutions, which, after j being seconded by General W. G. DeSaussure | by a brief but earnest and Impressive allusion to bis long and Intimate associations with our lamented president, whose unexpected re- j moval from our board we had been called upon to mourn, and whose memory we desir? ed to cherish and perpetuate, were unani? mously adopted, and ordered to be published io'the Hally papers of this city: Tho announcement of the death of Mr. Jos. H. Taylor fell upon this community with a suddenness well calculated lo produce the mingled sensation of awe and sadness which pervaded all classes of our citizens. No warning voice announced the approach? ing blast. In a moment. In tilt twloKllng of an eye he passed away, and all heans were appalled at the swiftness with which the mc t age came to him, and the almost tierce speed with which the Bbatt reached Its mark. And when the stat tiing effects of this Inscrutable providence had ceased, every .circle lu which he moved were bowed in sadness at his IOSB. "A useful citizen, a good man has been re? moved when least he could be spared," was the universal expression which announced the posit on he had attained in the commun.ty. Although In all the spheres of life in which he moved his IOBS IS Irreparable, yet upon none has It fallen so heavily as upon this asso? ciation, whose revival and successful opera? tions, during the past season ls due maiuly to the earne.-tuess and energy with which he ad? ministered the dutleB ot' his office. While therefore, other bodies with whom he was, associated may justly render their tributes of esteem to the ability and enerby with which he discharged the ordinary duties of life it was our privilege to witness the cheerful ease with which he laid ss!** the engrossing cares of private and public business to labor fur the good of other?. Therefore, be it Resolved, That in the death ol Mr. James H. Taylor this association has lost a valued and efficient president, whose memory we will cherish with the tenderest esteem. Resolved, That a page of our record be dedi? cated to his memory. Resolved, Tha', although we would not in? vade the sanctuary where his memory is most dearly cherished, wc tender the family upon whom the keenest edge of this grief has fal? len our tenderest sympathies. Messrs. 8. Y. Tupper, Thomas M. Hanckel and George S. Pelzer also addressed the board in expressions of cordial regard for one who, not only as a friend and associate they could but honor and esteem, but as a philanthropi? es! and Christain brother, they had learned to love and cherish as an example of unselfish devotion to the Interests of humanity. GEORGE S. PELZER, M. D., Secretary. RBSOLT OF A RAFFLE.-The toy set of furni? ture raffled at McLean's was won by No. 76 Mr. T. J. Webb. THE ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER. The Most Excellent Royal Arch Chapter o? South Carolina was opened in due and solemn form In annual grand convocation yesterday, at Holme8's Lyceum, at 12 M. Present, Comps. James A. Hoyt, M. E. G. H. P.; James Birnie, R. E. D. G. H. P.; E. W. Lloyd, R. E. G. king; W. H. D. Gaillard, R. E. G. scribe; C. Frank Jackson, R. E. G. treasurer; Augus? tine T. Smythe, R. E. G. secretary; B. Z. Hern don, R. E. G. C. H.; Harris Covington, R E. G. R. A. C. A constitutional quorum being found presea t, the Grand Chapter was opened In due and Bolemu form. On motion of Comp. Heury Buist, lt was Resolved, That the reading of the minutes ot the last convocation be dispensed with, printed copies being lu the hands of tne mem? bers, and tuat the minutes, as printed, be con? firmed. On motion of Comp. Augustine T. Smythe, it was Resolved, That ail Royal Arch Masons In good standing be allowed to attend the con? vocation of this Grand Chapter. At the request ot the Grand Chapter, the grand high priest then presented his annual address as follows: Grand High Priest's A'ldrcss. Companions-Once more we are assembled around the altar of Masonry, to counsel to? gether concerning the interests of the royal craft within this Jurisdiction. Another year has been added to the cycles of the past, and we owe a debt of gratitude to our Heavenly Father lor His watchful care and kind preser? vation. Let us recognize the deep obliga? tions we are under to love Him supreme" y; and as he was manifested to Moses irom thc midst of the burning bush at Mount Horeb, so we should humbly seek to have His divine favor and beuign countenance revealed unto us, that all our works may be pleasing in His sight, and our feet be guided in tile paths of duly and rectitude, While convened in this sanctuary of our sacred tabernacle, away from the rude gaze of the world and shielded from Us many temptations, we should strive to promote harmony and unity ol purpose in all our actions, actuated by that fervency and zeal which are rightfully denominated the principal characteristics of Royal Arch Masons. Relying upon Divine favor for support and guidance, and with pure Intentions and zealous purposes, the result ol our deliberations ut this time must redound to thc honor und glory of toe institution with which we are connected. In submitting un account of my o Ol cia] trans? actions during the past year, it may be well to premise that private duties and engagement* have prevented any considerable effort upon my part to ascertain the condition of Royal Arch Masonry throughout this jurisdiction by personal visits to subordinate chapters, which would have afforded me unusual pleasure, I have no donbt, if clrcum-t tnces had permitted. But lt is a source of unmixed gratldcatlon to me that entire harmony prevails among the subordinate chapters, so far as I am lnlormed, and that naught has arisen during the past year to mei lt censure or reproof from your presid? ing officer. The growth and prosperity of the suoordlnate chapters, for the past several years, has been unusually progressive; and it is my opinion that a period has been reached when we may take a retrospective view an J learn much that ls valuable. Masonry In gen? eral has been exceedingly ?popular, and the capitular degrees have been sought by hun? dreds. An anxiety to keep pace with this progression has induced a hasty growth of membership, and in many cases the zeal man? ifested at the tbreehold of our sacred taber? nacle has expired with the completion of the ritualistic usageB. Tue candidate has received the degrees in such au Informal and hurried manner that he has fulled to Imbibe the glori? ous principles which lie burled beneath our symbolisms; and alter a few visits to tue chapter, where he wllnesee' similar attempts upon otbeis, he drops away altogether from attendance, and becomes that nondescript character-an Indifferent Mason. I appeal to you, my com panions, to Bustaln the truthful? ness of the picture, and that lt bas not been overdrawn. But, allow me to repeat, the time hus arrived to look at these matters soberly antf*8erlously. The surge ot populari? ty has measurably receded, aud among the older chapters of this Jurisdiction, espec?alo*, a vast amount of material has been ex? hausted, and many R. . A. Masons are numbered among the non-afflilated. As the tide ebbs aud nows, so we may confidently expect that the present almost lethargic con? dition Of many chapters will not com i ti ne. and i hut another wavo will bear along numberless applicants for the capitular degrees. Such be? l?g the case, lt ls a propitious time to recom? mend remedial measures, and I would earn? estly urge upon the subordinate chapters a closer scrutiny into the fitness of candidates, in the first place, and more careful exercise of patience lu teaching thc rlttiul. This topic might be profitably pursued yet further, but I trust the reflections already mude will Induce my companiona to give it serious consider? ation. Shortly after the. last convecation of the Grand Chapter, I received a communication from Comp. Henry B>.i-t. of Charleston, in? forming me that he bud been commissioned by the Grand Royal Arch Cuapter of Maine, as its representative, near the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina. In response to this communication I extended to the distin? guished companion a cordial recognition us the representative of our Bister Grand Chap? ter, and doubt not that my action will meet with your warm approval. Comp. Buist will probably submit his credentials as grand representative of Maine, at the present convocation, and I would recommend that he be received and welcomed In an appropri? ate manner. I have likewise been notified that our R. E. grand secretary, Comp. Augustine T. Smythe, bas received tne appointment ot representa? tive, near this Graud Chapter, of the Grand Chapter of Kun-ai, and would recommend similar aciion when bis credentials are sub? mitted. ' On the 5th of April, 1871, assisted by the R. E. deputy grund high priest, and R. E. grand scribe, I constituted Honea Path Chap? ter, No. 38, to which a warrant of constitution was granted at the la-t annual convocation. The ceremonies were made public, and the spacious hall was filled with spectators, In? cluding a number of ladles. The wisdom of the Grand Chapter In establishing a subordi? nate chapter at Honea Path was confirmed by a thorough preparation of the necessary facili? ties to periorm the authorized work, and the laminar acquaintance of the various officers with their respective duties. On the 6th of April, 1871, I constituted Greenwood Chapter, No. 37. to which a char? ter was also gt anted at the last convocation of the Grand Chapter. I was asolBted by tbe R. E. grand s?rico nd E. grand captain of the host. Toe Intelligence and assiduity of the officers and members of Greenwood Chapter afforded much satisfaction to myself and the other grand officers present, and lt ls not haz? ardous to say that no chapter was ever organ? ized within this Jurisdiction under more fa? vorable allspices. The twenty-first Triennial Convention of the General Gi and Chapter of the United Slates was held in the City of Ballimore, Md., In September last. It was not my piivliege lo be present and participate in the deliberations of that body, although lt was my earnest de? sire; but 1 was compelled, at the last moment, to relinquish my intentions and abandon the purpose of being present on such an interest? ing occasion. Our R. E. grand secretary, Au? gustine T. Smyihe, received the proxies ol all the grand office rs entitled t-j Beats in the General Grand Chapter, and was the only rep? resentative from the Grand Chaut er of South Carolina. He will, doubtless, presenta ital] report of the transactions of the General Grand Chapter, but I deem it appropriate to recur briefly to several important matters. The use of -'substitutes" In the royal arch decree w.is brought to the attention of the Geuoral Grand Cuapter by a resolution from the Grand Chapter of Maine, asking that the ritual and Installation chargeB to a high priest be so changed that their language should no longer coufllct with the almost universal prac? tice of using .?substitutes*' In confering the royal arch desree. This refution was re? ferred to a select coramiuee, which afterwards reported in substance that the us ? of substi? tutes is not in conflict with the O B. ol a Royal Arch Masoni and recommended the adoption of the following resolutions: Resolved, That this General Grand Chapter decides that the use of substitutes is not a vio? lation of the i il ii ai of Royal Aroh Masonry, or the Installation charges delivered to a high priest, and that substitutes may be authorized by grand chapters working under this juris? diction. Resolved, That while such ls the Interpreta? tion ot the ritual and installation by this grand body, chapters are fraternally and ear? nestly ur-zed to Uoe lull classes ot actual can? didates, except in cases of emergency, for the b*?st Interests of Royul Arch Masonry. A substitute for tnese resolution? was pro? poser), aud which prohibited the use of "oub ctitutes," but it was lost by an overwhelming negative vote, and the resolutions subt bj the select committee were adopted three-fourths majority. It would appear necessary, lroin the language emploj the first resolution, that this Grand Ct take some action lu reference to the de ol the General Grand Chapter, and I \ resp?ci fully reccommend the adoption of olutlon authorizing the use of "substll in conferring ihe royal arch degree v this Jurisdiction either with or withot; strictions, as the Grand Chapter in its wi shall determine. A resolution was adopted by the Ge Grand Chapter to the effect that the gran ! chapters be requested to pay ann to the general grand secretary the sum o cent fur each Boyal Arch Mason borne the rolls of their subordinates at the dc their annual reports-the fuod so creat be used in de:ray lru the expenses of the eral Grand Cbapter. This annual cont tion would not require any considerable from this Grand Chapter, according the latent returns, and I would re mend the adoption of a resolution compliance with the request of the .rei Grand Chapter, to continue of force unti next triennial convocation, when the cessity of this contribution may no lo exist. Important action was hal relative to ritual of the royal arch degree, which wi! communicated at the present convocatlc this Grand Chapt-r, I presume, through represent ifive, the B. E. grand s -cretary, The next triennial convocation of the G ral Grand Chapter will be holden at Nash* Tenn., on the last Tuesday of November, ] M. E. Comp. Josiah H. Drummond, of MB was elected general grand high priest lor present term. . Since your last convocation, companions, painful Intelligence has reached ma that Co Issac T. Martin, past crane! high priest of ? tucky, and represent tt've of fhis Grand Cl ter within that Jurisdiction, has been ca from thc sphere ol usefulness and honor wi he filled upon earth, and closed an active, ei est and devoted Cnrlstlan life. Comp. Ma died at Cyotutana, Ev., on tbe 29lh ol Jt 1870. His name ls Indelibly fixed within memories as being associated with a nc Charity, when in a period of distress he ca to the succor and relief of destitute Masons their families in Soul h Carolina. His gencr donation for this purpose Io 1867, which \ handsomely acknowledged at the time by Grand Lodge of South Carolina, was an opi tune bestowal of sympathy from a warm he: which ls now stifled In the cold grave, 1 whose generous emotions will long be felt kindly deeds that live atter him. It is e nently proper that the death of Comp. Mar should be recorded In the archives of 1 Grand Chapter, and I would recommend t BU! table action thereon be had at this con cation. Since your last meetlntr, companions, I hi not been called upon to Issue dispensate other than granting permission to elect t inf-tal officers, and such mutters of minor I portance as do not require a more particu report to the Grand Cbapter. Neither bc any questions ot Jurisprudence required det ruination at my hunde, nor any vexed qu t:ons arisen worthy to be recorded in this c nection. It ls likewise gratifying to state t our foreign relations are entirely amical and that the Grand Chapter ot South Carol maintains a Iriendly position towards all thi la correspondence with lt, including nea every grand chapter on this continent s across the waters. On the 16th of November, 1871, at Wheel Ii West Virginia, the Grand Cnapier of West \ ginla was logrtlly organized, and lis exister has been recognized by the Gran 1 Chapter Virginia. Its official recognition by this Grn Chapter would, lt seems to me, be fitting a proper, and I would recommend such acth Having briefly mentioned such matters are deemed Important, I now invoke nr. your labors the blessing and lavor of the Gr< I AM, humbly beseeching His guidance a protection In all things, that He may 1 nell our minds and hearts to the ways of truth a life, preserving us Irom the gina and snares the workers of Iniquity, and enabling us excla'm, "For He ls good, and His mercy eat reth forever." JAMES A. HOYT. Grand High Priest On motion of Comp. A. T. Smythe, tbe port was referred to a committee, to rep< thereon to the Grand Chapter. The grand secretary then presented his f nual report of his actings and doings duri the past year, which was received and i furred to a select committee of three, on m tion ol Comp. Birnie. On motion of Comp. Augustine T. Smytl lt was lit.solved. That a committee of three be ? pointed, who shall act as a committee on ci dentlals, to whom shall be referred all returr who Bhall verify all proxies, and report at lt alternoon's session all duly qualified to sit members. A petition from Delta Chapter, No. 20, to allowed a new charter was presented Comp. A. T. Smythe, and on motion of Com Henry Buist, lt was laid upon the table un after the regular comm! tees were appointe The following committees were announce! Committee on Address of Grand H'j Priest-Zimmerman Davis, J. M. Rushton. F. Malloy. On Dispensations and Charters-Harris Co ?nilton, A. F. Lumpkin, B. Z. Herndon. On Unfinished Bustness-S. A. Durham, j J. Sitton, John Ogren> On Appeals and Grievances-James Blrnl Jerome P. Chose, C. M. Alliier. On Finances-B. A. Thompson, C. A. ( Waller, T. Melchers. On the Books of the Grand Secretary ac Grand Treasurer-E. W. Lloyd, W. B. Milwe S. A. Hutchinson. On By-Laws of Subordinate Chapters-Wi mot G. DeSaussure, W. H. D. Gaillard, < Froneberger. On Per Diem and Mileage-G. T. Berg, Vi A. McCorkle, J. B. Clark. On motion of Comp. Buist, the petition c Delta Cbapter, No. 20, was taken up from tb table and referred to the committee on chai tera and dispensations. Comp. Berg read a letter from Cent p. Gold smith, presenting a sword belonging to hi chanter, which was received, and the Gram Chapter returned its thanks and acknowi edgments to him. Comp. Bruns offered an amendment to th? constitution, making only high priests ant past high priesls eligible to office therein which was laid over to the next convoca!lon Comp. Henry Buist presented his commis? sion as grand representative of the Grand Chapter of Maine, and Comp. Augustine T. Smythe presented - his commission as grand representative of the Grand Chapter of Kan? sas, and were received aod acknowledged ac? cordingly. On motion of Comp. Henry Buist, the elec? tion of grand officers was mide the special order for to-morrow at one P. M. . The petition of Eureka Chapter, No. 13, for reorganization, was presented by Comp. A. T. Smythe and referred to the committee on chartere and dispensations. A resolution to provide for visiting the sub? ordinate chapters was presented and referred toa committee to report at the next annual grand convocation. Comps. W. G. DeSaussure, A. T. Smythe and B. R. Campbell were appointed a commit? tee on credentials. Comp?. James Birnie, C. F. Jackson and D. Fleming were appointed a committee on grand secretary's report. The place for holding the next convocation was discussed, and laid upon the table for the present. The Grand Cnapter was then called from la? bor to refreshment until seven P. M. EVENING SESSION. The Grand Chapter was called from refresh? ment to labor at seven, P. M. Comp. James A. Hoyt presiding. Comp. Zimmerman Davis presented the re? port on the address o? the grand high priest, which, on motion ot Comp. Bruns, was adoptr ed and ordered to be printed with the pro? ceedings. The Grand Chapter decided lo hold Its next annual convocation at Charleston. Comp. H. Covington presented the report of the committee on dispensations, which was adopted. Comp. Lloyd presented the report of the committee on grand treasurer's and grand secretary's book?, which was adopted. Comp. S. A. Durham presented the report o? the committee Oh unfinished business, which was adopted.??. Comp. JameB Birnie presented the report on grand secretary's report, which was adopted. Leave was granted to Washington Chapter to change its place of meeting from Bamberg to Graham's, aud its du?s for 1870 and 1871 were remitted. . Comps. R. S. Bruns, Henry Buist and Wil? mot G. DeSaii?sure were appointed a com? mittee to prepare a suitable tes; 1 mon lal to the memory of Comp. Isaac T. Martin. The Crand Chapter was then called off until eleven o'clock, this morning. YESTERDAY IN TBE COURTS. R. F. The General Semions, Hon. Graham Presiding. Tne grand jury brought in the following bills: James Jones, murder, true bill; James Burbage, grand larceny, no bill; Jacob West, rape, true bill; Abraham Varer, forgery, true bill; N. T. Proctor, assault and battery, no bill. The following cases were disposed of: Two Indictmenls against Moses Rudolph, assault with Intent lo kill and assault and bat? tery. G. h. Holme?, Esq., for the defence. Not guilty on botb. London Williams, grand larceny. R. W. Sey? mour, Esq., for the defence. Trial dxed for the 14th instant. Toby Brown and Albert Harrison, grand larceny. R. W. Seymour, Esq, for tbe de? fence. Same disposition. Lazarus Johnson, grand larceny. R. W. Sey? mour, Esq., for the defence. Guilty. Adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning. United States Court. In the United States District Court the hear? ing of the testimony In the case of Farmer | against Sanders was resumed, pending which the court adjourned until 10 o'clock this morn? ing._ ARRIVAL OF ENGLISH IMMIGRANTS.-AS the first fruits of the Immigration Bureau estab? lished by Messrs. Wm. M. Lawton, H. T. Peake and B. H. True, there arrived yesterday on the steamer South Carolina fourteen sturdy immigrant laborers, who ore en routs lor Madison, Georgia. They are all English; and it may be Interesting to our planting friends to know tbat the whole cost of obtaining them forwarded to their destination, has, in this case, been only twenty-five dollars each. THE COUNTY REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.-The ward meetings for the election of delegates to this convention were held last night. We have received the following returns of dele? gates chosen: Ward 1-Colonel W. N. Tait, D. H. F?rst, William Reed, J. J. Young, J. M. Reed, Den? nis R. Bunch. Ward 2-E. W. M. Mackey. Mathias Smith, F. M. Johnstone, Primus Green, Jr., T. H Jones, Paul Frasier. Ward 3 -Tbos. Aiken, M. Caulfield, Robe r Meares, A. B. Mitchell, Jos. P. Howard, C S Miller. Ward 6-C. Simmons. A. McClourl, C. Var derhorst, F. H. Carmand. S. D. Maxwell, G. H. Dansman. Ward 7-Jos. Whyte, John Gordon, J. C. Ford, J. J. Houston, J. J. Grant, Samuel Noisette._ THE QDEEN OF TRAGEDY.-Everything pro? mises a dramatic ovation next week to Fanny Janauschek, the once famous German actress, but now as celebrated and successful as an actress In English. Her professional career in tbe United States is, perhaps, more remark? able than anything we know of In histrionic art. She came here two or three years ago with the highest European reputation, but a stranger unknown In America, and not speak? ing a word ol English. She porformed in German at the New York Academy of Music, and impressed the public with her extraordi? nary dramatic talent?, and afterwards gave a successful round ot performances In the same language at different cities throughout Ihe United State?, rea'lz'ng, as we understand, forty thousand dollars during the season. Her unsurpassed merits were universally re? cognized by thc press and public. But she saw that her success was limited by perform? ing before the American people In a language they did not understand, and resolved to mas? ter the English language, with a view to per? form In if. She had the ambition to become as great an actress in English as she had been in German. Many doubted the result, and not a few said it was impossible she could succeed. But she ic a woman not to be deterred by i difficulties. Her resolution and perseverance [ proved equal to her genius. She mastered the English, and hos since been even more suc? cessful than she was while performing Ger? man. During the last fall and winter season Fanny Janauschek ha?, under her own man? agement, netted over all expenses nearly filty thousand dollars. Her profits at St. Lonis, alone for a short season amounted to near ten thousand dollars. This shows not only the splendid talent?, determination and persever? ance of Janauschek, but the appreciation and liberality of the American public as well. Charleston, which seldom falls to show Its substantial appreciation of real genius, will give the great tragedienne a rousing wel? come. MORTUARY REPORT FOR THE WEEK. The following ls tbe official return of deaths for the City of Charleston, for the week end? ing Saturday last, February 10,1871 : 0AU8K8 OF Adults. Chlld'n Accident. Apoplexy. Cancer of Eye. Cancer ol Womb., Cerebrals. Childbirth. Chill, Conges tive. Complication of Diseases - Fev?r, Conges tlve. Gastro-entero colltis., Mara-mus. Meningitis, Ce rebro Spinal.. eld age. Old a?e A Stone in Bladder... Paralysis. I'nthii.s Pol monads. Pneumonia.... Purpura Maca lata. Tcanus. Trlsmus Nos ccntlum. Want or Vitali? ty. Total. BLACKS OR COL? ORED. Adults. Child n 31 RECAPITULATION. Whites 8, Bl ac kn and Colored 16-total 24, and 3 stlli-btrtha. Under 1 year o. Between l and Between io and Between 20 and Between 30 and Between 40 aud Between 50 and Between 60 and Between 70 and Between 80 and age. 5 years of age. 20 years or age. 30 years of ag?. 40 years of age. SO years of age. 60 years of age. 70 years of age. 80 years of age. 00 years of aire. GEO. S. P?LZEB, M. D., City Registrar. THE PACIFIC FERTILIZERS. CHARLESTON, December 19,1871. TO THIS EDITOR OF THE NEWS. To confirm public confidence jo the Guanos offered for salo by me, lt has always been my" desire to avail myself of tbe best scientific ability In orde : to give the planter every possi? ble guarantee as to their standard. My store-, houses In the city, as well as the Pacific Guano Works at Bikers ville, have ever been open for inspection ; and although tho latter have been under the personal supervision of Dr. St. Ju? lien Ravenel, yet with his entire approval our Btock has yearly been examined by Professor j Shepard and his endorsements of their high standard received. I enclose herewith an ex traot from his report just taken. The analyses j are on ate at my office. J. N. HOBSON, No. 68 East Bay, and Nos. 1 and 2 Atlantic Wharf. LABORATORY OP THE MEDICAL COLLEGE,"1 - QUEEN STREET, I CHARLESTON, December 15,1871. J j "In conclusion 1 would state that the three articles (namely, two samples of Pacific Guano and one sample of Com. Acid Phosphate,) ex? amined are fully tip to the old standard of the Soluble Pacific. "Very respect tilly yonrs, febl3-6040 "CHAS. U. SHEPARD, Jr." sun 1 y EH S NOTICES. LA VALENTINA_The Charleston branch of this famous Havana cigar factory bas been purchased by Messrs. liant ou e A Co., who will conduct it lu first-class stjie. producing the choicest brands of Havana cigars. See advertisement._ JUST RECEIVED, a fine lot of timber and farm Mules, at Wilson A Co.'s Stables, op po. Bite Pavilion Hotel. lebli-wfmlO BRACKETS, Side and Corner Book Slides and J Wall Pockets. HASEL ST. BAZAAR, ?ebl?- w PARTIES wishing Mules will do well to call at A. Wilson A CO.'B Stables before purchas? ing elsewhere. febU-wfmlC WE CALL attention of planters to the adver? tisement of "Mi dd le. J n's Fish Ammo n lated Phosphates." This fertilizer has received the universal commendation of those who have used lt on colton, corn and rice. The cash price la $45 per ton. Messrs. J. A. Enelow A Co. are the agents, No. 141 East Bay. leblS-2 To THE LOVERS OP GOOD BIVALVE s.-Call and try some Cedar K>ys, or Smith's celebra? ted Philadelphia Ale, constantly kept fresh on hand, and for sale In any quantity, at GLEA? SON'S Saloon, No. 104 Market street. febl3-2 _ _ "CAN you tell me where Plenge's Hat Store ls to be fonnd ?" "At No. 201 King street, Sir." febl3-2_ WHEELER A WILSON, Singer, and Grover A Baker family Sewing Machines for sale at low prices, fully warranted. These machines have been taken In part payment for the un? rivalled Weed F. F. and Letter G Silent Ma? chines, and will be sold cheap to make room for more offering, at No. 307 Klag street. jan27-sw A FULL line of Ladles' White Kid Gloves, all numbers, fur $1. A full line of Gent's Gloves Up to NO. 9. FtTRCHQOTT, BENEDICT A Co., No. 244 King street. _ feb5 CROQUET I CROQUET 1-The cheapest in the city. Price $4. HASEL STREET BAZAAR. dec20_ NOTICE TO TOURISTS.-Stereoscopic views of Charleston and vicinity for Bale at the Hasel street Bazaar. dec29 ? AT FURCHOOTT, BENEDICT CO., 10 pieces Black Gros Grain fine Silk, only $2; worth $2 50. Ten pieces Black Gros Grain fine Silk (24 inches) only $1 87. feb5 AT FURCHUOTT, BENEDICT A Co., 6 Inch all colors Boiled Silk Ribbon $1; worth $1 50. feb? CHEILLEY:s PARIS KID GLOVES-every pair warranted. These Gloves will be taken back even alter wear, for any Imperfections, such as tearing or ripping. Paris, 20 Rue de la Paix, m-wvra London, 63 Regent street. New York, 929 Broadway. Boston, 9 Temple Place. FURCHOOTT, BENEDICT A Co., Bole Agents for Charleston. nov3-6mos PARCHEESI ! PARCHEESI !-A royal game of India. Hasel street Bazaar, and East Bay News Bjorn. _. apr20-w VALENTINES delivered to any part of the city if left at the Up-Town News Depot. feb6-mwf5_ Cigars, Sobarar, Kt. M ANTOUE & CO., PROPRIETORS OF THE CHARLESTON BRANCH HAVANA CIGAR FACTORY, LA VALENTINA. Having purchased the above named establish? ment, and having all the facilities necessary, we are prepared to furnish the public In general with Urat-class HAVANA CIGARS, manufactured from fine Vuelta Atojo Tobacco. WdB will have a full stock constantly on hand. Oners for special Brands lided at shortest no? tice. MANTODE A CO., Nos. 114 and 118 East Bay, Charleston, s. C. A CARD. Davin? disposed to Messrs. M ANTOUE A CO. my right aod title In the Charleston Branch ot the Uavaua Cigar Factory, LA VALENTINA, in retir? ing from the above named business I return my thanks to my friends and the public In general for their kind patronage, and solicit a contin? uance ol the same for my successors. M J. QUINTERO. Charleston, S. C., February 12, 1872. febl4 QrlARLESTON WHOLESALE AND BE? TAIL MANUFACTURING CIGAR AND TOBACCO HOUSE, No. 310 KINO STREET, THREE DOORS SOUTH or J SOCIETY STREBT. MEERSCHAUM PIPES a specialty, therefore can sell at prices to surprise you. Suitable for Christmas Presents. ALSO, An extensive and complete assortment of all articles In his line of business ls kept constantly on hand, giving a facility of filling, without de? lay, ah orders extended to bim, accompanied with cash, or draft on responsible houses in the city. Purchasers are requested to examine his perfect Stock before trading elsewhere. . WILLIAM SCHRODER, Proprietor of Emperor winiam Cigar Store, novi ulgrunltnri, {jcrrticttUnrx, SZt. W ILLIAM FEEGUSON, FLORIST AND GARDENER, SPRING STREBT NBAB RUTLEDGE. A chi ice aasortment of ORNAMENTAL TREES Roses, Shrnbs, Fruit Trees, Bouquets, Camella, Flowers, Greenhouse Plants, Ac. Catalogues can be got on the premises. jan24-86 _ AND PLASTES. 1600 barrels warranted Pure Nova Scotia LAND PL AST KR. For sale by HERMANN BUL WINKLE, Kerr's Wharf. Jami SALE OF SPRING-DRY"GOODS. street, opposite PavWm'HoteL wlii bemld; . T^?; Fancy ?-triped CASSIM ERES, Saa o etav; JUKE Cottonades, Pilots, PlaidAna BismarckSoirtlogs, Balmorals, 8-4 and 4-4 Bleached Sal rtiii rs, Hosiery, Spool Cotton. Pins. Straw Goods, Nc tlons, Ac." :_ . T - ' -'''TaaBr. By MELES DRAKE. CLOTHING, HATS, AC ; : V.S& . THIS MORNING, at .0 o'clock, I will 8e? at: my s tore, comer King and Liberty streets, v rjxar? A full Assortment Men's Satinet MdiOM?pMV Frock and Sack COATS, Derb7 Coats, . Mella ? anl Harrison Snits, All-Wool Vests and Pant J, Fancy Satinet Pants, Undershirts and Drawers, white and Fancy Shirts. Bair Hose, Cravata/ Bow?, Scarfs, Ladles' Shawls, Arab?, Kablas, Cloaks, Stockings, Ac. Ac ALSO. T A Fine Lino of M n's and Boys' Wool and Felt HATS. ._ feo!4 : By R. IT. MARSHALL & BRO.. /;' THIS DAT, AT P ALF-PAST.su Mi o'clock, win be sold, at Nc. .33 BroadBtresV A very floe, rast and showy " NORTHEBJf HORSE, thoroughly broken, sound and gentle. Also a Wagon and Harness. <.<-."* Conditions cash.._,,Xebl4. Section jgakfl^^iTmprg gfragfl. ", Bj A. TOBIAS' SONS. ' DAMAGED CORN AND FLOUR, ON AO COUNT or Underwriters and all concerned, cargo of Schooner Harriet Baker, from, Balti? more, .C?<--f On THURSDAY, 16th instant, we will gell, at 10 O'clock, in blore, No. 24 Vendue Bange, . r 1060 bags (3 bushels each) Prime White CO BU. - AND, 200 barrels FLOUR. Imported in and damaged on baud Schooner Hamet Baker, on lier voyage from Baltimore to this port, and sold on account of Underwriters and all concerned. Condltlors cash._febl4 By W. T. LEITCH & B. S. BRUNS, Auctioneer*. BUILDING LOT ON SULLIVAN'S Island, with one Story House, large Cistern and a lot or Brick. Will be sold at the east end of Broad street, on THURSDAY, 16th inst mt, at ll o'clock, Tits above LOT. formerly known as the proper? ty of Andrew McDowaii, Esq., and situated at the corner of Middle ana B ick streets. Terms cash. Purchaser to .pay ns for papen and stamps._ febl4 By R. M. MARSHALL & BROTHER. ON THURSDAY,^ INSTANT, AT ll o'clock, will be cold at the PoBtofflce, Broad street, The HOUSE Ko. 93 BeanfAln street, on south side, next west or Rutleige. containing six rooms; the Lot measures 46 by 116 feet. Also, a Lot om Lynch stieet, measnnug 60 bj 100 feet. Both* these Lots adjoin tho City Park, and are choice loc&tionB* Terms-One-half cash; balance In one year, se cu ed as usual. Parcha-.er to pay us for stamps ? and pap rs._febi6-thstu3wtaa By HUTSON LEEj Auctioneer. VALUABLE PHOSPHATE WORKS FOR SALE. Will be sold, at the east end or Bro d street; on THUKSUAY, 22dor Febraaiy, 1872, at ll o'clock;. A. M Tue entire PROPERTY of the Fanners' Fertili? zer Company of South Carolina, consisting of: A TRACT OF LAND, halt mlle from the City of Charleston, containing thirty-live (36) acres, upon which nave recently, been erected la a moat, thorough and workmanlike manner, one FRAME MILL, 3 stories high, 45x80 feet. One Brick Engine-Boiler House, 26x40 feet, wlthj brick chimney. ? . - - _ - Voar Brick Kiln?.. Cor drying Phosphate Rock-r and two Wharves. The MACHINERY, which has been most care? fully construe ed, consista of, one so-horse power ENGINE, complete. . Four pair of stones, ri... Two crushers. One Poole A Hunt Patent Mixer. !rhading, Elevators, Beliing, Ac, Ac Located on the Ashley River, where the richest Phosphate Deposits 3re ronnd, in Immediate prox? imity to the City of Charleston, with auffielent depth or water at the wharf to accommodate the largest vessels entering this harbor, connected by tho South Carolina and Northeastern Railroads, which pass through the premises, with the entire >outn and West, nullt expressly for a Phosphate Manufacturing work and never having been used, this Property offerd unsurpassed inducement* to any party desiring to embark in ibis lucrative business. ferma of sate-One-fourth (#) cash; balan?a la (3) three equal payments, ats, 6 and 9 months? secured by bond of the purchaser, bearing Inter? es : at the rare ef 7 per cent, per annum, and mortgage or the property. Buildings to be in? sured and policies as-i.'ne.t. Purchaser to paj auctioneer for all necessary papers and stamps. The Property can be Inspected by parties deslr Inn to parch ase at Any time prior to the talc janai-wfmotuwthS By WARDLAW & CAREW. TWENTY-SIX LOTS ON THE HIGHEST Point In Chaplearon.-salo or Building Lota, vi lli be sold at ll o'clock A. M., on THURSDAY, 221 February, Instant, in front of tbe Post om ce, Twenty-six BUILDING LOTS, four of which ara situated on the east side of Meeting street, cornering on Line st 1 eet; eighteen on the north side of Line street, and lour on Alkea street, cor? nering on L'ne meet. The LOT on the cor -er or Meeting and Line streets is thirty (30) feet front on Mee'mg street, by one hundred and ten (110) feet deep on Line ureet, more or less. Tue other three Lota on Meeting street are thirty-six (86) leet front on Meeting street, by one hundred and ten (110) feet In depth, more or less. The Lots on Line street vary from forty (40) feet to fifty-two (62) feet front, and are all 0 them one hundred and thirty eight (138) feet deep, more or less. Among them ls a Lot measuring Of ty. two (62) feet (root on Line street, by one hundred and Hil ty-elght (138) feet deep, more lets, containing a comfortable two-story dwelling. The Lot corner of ?lken ana Line streets ria thirty ( io) rees front On Aiken street, by seventy three (78) feet deep oh Line street, more or lesa. The other three Lots on Aiken street are thirty-six (36) feet front on Aiken street, by seventy-three (73) feet deep, more or less. Tne-e Lots are most eligibly locate 1, In a high, dry and airy situation, and the sale presents a flue opportunity to persons who wish to secure for themselves as desirable a site for building pur? poses as the city affords. A Plat of the p rem [sea can be seen at the office of Wardlaw A carew, No. 19, south Bide of Broad street. Terms-One third cash; the balance In one and two years, en bond, with in te P. st at ten per cent. per annum, secured by mortgage of the proper? ty. Insurance on house and p-llcy assigned; Purchaser to pay W. A C. for papers and stamps. feb8tba2mwf6- hi_ By H. H. DeLEON. rt ALE OF KING'S MOUNTAIN RAIL C5 ROAD. Theodore D. Wagner and Asi-ury Coward, Trustees, va. the Sing's Mountain Railroad Com? pany -Foreclosure or Mortgage. Da pursuance of the terms of a mor'gage execu? ted hy the King's Mountain Railroad Company, on the 16th day or March, 1866, and by virtue or the powers therein granted,we will sell.atPublic Auo tio i at Charleston, S. C , coner East Buy and Broad streets, at ll o'clock, tn WEDNESDAY, March 20, 1872, Tue entire RAILROAD of the said Company, in? cluding the bed and superstructures of said Hoad, the materials nf ed m construction, the sta.ions, station-bouse depots, store houses,, Workshops, machinery and fixtures thereon, and all 1 he en? gines and rolling stock, together with all th* rights, privileges and easement belonging ox ap? pertaining to said Railroad Company. Terms cash. Purchasers to pay for papers and stamps. THEODORE D. WAGNER, AsBUKY COWARD. Janl2-mwf_Trnnteea. THE CHOICEST STOCK OF WIB,IHH, JEWELRY, STERLING SILVER, SILVER-PLATED WABE AND TABLE CUTLERY, . i-* French and American dooks, IS TO BE FOUND AT JAMES ALLAN'S, No. 307 KING STBEETt deco-stutii?mo*