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VOLUME XI.-NUMBER 1883. CHARLESTON, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 18, 1872. EIGHT DOLLARS A SENATOR CARL SCHURZ. THU HERO WHO HAS CARRIED THE OUTWORKS OE CORRUPTION. A Pen-and-ink Sketch of Hit Great German-American Statesman-How He Terrifies the Dog? of Grant's Cor? rupt Administration-A Man ana Not a Demagogue. {George Alfred Townsend in the Chicano Tribune.] WASHINGTON, February 22. Carl Schnrz is the wonder of our time. Born to speak another language and to roam over another continent, and to lead the dull life of a political European-serring some pet i y monarchy as a faithful ally, or laboring In ineffectual revolt-he has appeared like an apparition in a Democratic country, and be? come a spirit of the hour. Our rancorous partisans like Morton, our sprigs of conceit like Conkling, our rollicking Bohemians like Carpenter-all of these come down, boll over, shrink and splutter, when the ?ne young ''Dutchman" asks the floor. SCHURZ WAITING. Look at him before he begins hi? speech. Tutu see a thin, tal), almost nervous man, tearing bits of paper apart, seemingly troubled with the necessity about to approach, restless of eye and pu lae, but very well dressed; a gentlemen, ' a student, and apparently ap? proaching this chapter of bis life very much as a college graduate comes to the time ol his finishing speech. You look at this young man, and feel for him; you wish that some stronger, broader and less sensitive spirit had his task to undergo; you roam over the fine points of His face, the gnarled look ol his nose and chin, the red tint of bis brownish hair, nnd you search the galleries around to Bee if bis wife and daughter are present to give him the comfort ot their approbation. Nothing of the sort do you see, only a young foreigner, almost newly naturalized among us, lying back upon the appreciation of three or four friends, and the belief ia fair play which should belong to States like ours. PREPARATION. Then you see the galleries fill up, blacks and whites dropping in until all the huge space ls filled, and the doorkeepers begin to struggle with the excess of people wno want seats. Then the large Reporter's Gallery becomes crowded, and the doorkeeper shows some con? cern as to who really belong to the press, and who slip lo as imposters. Then the Vice-presi? dent leaves his chair and puts some dummy in lt, while he takes that dummy's seat near the ioung "Dutchman.'' Next, the opponents of 11 churz's policy workaround nervously, and look up at the audience in the gallery, and feel that, with all self-appreciation, the people are drifting off from Mr. Grant Then Senator Nye is seen to have something unusual to say, and, with his large ox eyes, he slips around In ?the rear of Schurz, and says something grave to'the man next behind him. Then Mr. Mor? ton squats behind his stand, and has a lead pencil sharpened to take notes upon this formidable young champion. Then Boscoe Conkling studies fine points midway between the cornice and the floor, and seems to Bhow that be has a contempt for all this bu? siness, and would like to take a buggy ride down the avenue, in order that he might not be a party to lt; but he knows very well that be must remain In this audience and listen to the harangue, for lt is going to be a good thing. Theo, perhaps, you will see Mr. Hor? ace Porter, or Borne of the young fellows around the White House, drop In as LT lt were accidentally, but really to carry the first news back of what the "Dutchman" had to say. Then members of the House appear at the 1' door, and loree their way In on the floor- | Dawe?, who leads the principal committee, and Garfield, who leads the next, and ail the others-and they slip around the space back Ol the senator's chairs, or take the seals of certain senators who are smoking or loung? ing. Finally, the Senate looks like a great amphitheatre, black with heads, the doors be? sieged, everybody expectant; and, in that j I moment, little folks, unknown to the country, start up with little bills, to put aside or deter the real matter of the time. SCHURZ UP. At length the man In the chair calls np the resolution, and says that Mr. Schurz has the floor. Then Mr. Schnrz stands np in his blue cloth coat, plain collar, clean shirr, and black tie, gray breeches and long Henry Clay boote. Els voice is not full or resonant, but keen, well-Intoned and plain, and everybody bends forward to hear lt. He says that when mean insinuations, begging of the question and eldo thrusts are requisite to defeat an investiga? tion, the public may well open their ears and know the ms.tter In hand. At this everybody's ears are well alert, and the speech goes on. Every sentence in it ls curt, sharp ano: manly. Every point in lt ls a gentleman's point, never intended for "mouths ol lowest cen? sure." Without much temperament; In the speech, It climbs its way up toward classical climaxes. Very soon you can see Morton's bands working and bis mouth puckering; you can see Conkling sticking his head down into some imaginative document, and pretending to be deeply meditating lt. You can see Har? lan reading the Cherokee bill, and counting the moments of bis seat in this body. Yon can see Nye slipping around to the rear and suggesting some grave plausibility to some? body who is listening too intently. But, looking away from those place-getters, on the floor of the Senate into tne galleries, you w!U note that every eye ls bright with ap? preciation, and every ear alertly Intent to catch every syllable which "the Dutchman" utters. THE MOOS OF DOING IT. He stands before his desk, with his hand upon the back of his chair, and upon the desk are book upon book, ready to be consulted, and nobody knows better than he lhat the least slip in the line of his argument will be made a matter ol triumph, to the chaps who fear bim. To make a speech like one of Schurz's ls, in great parr, a consecutive, docu? mentary matter, demanding the fullest, clear? est sagacity-capacity to bring up in order, without hesitation, every piece of paper, every calculation, every book befare him, and these j books, In the case of the present speech, were In many languages, and the man, as a lin- { guist, had to translate them off hand as well as to be an orator. No speeches made in Washington City have trodden closer and more severely upon the direct path ol argument than those ol Schurz. His power iles, for the .trunk part ol lt, entirely in ihe loree of con? secutive statement ol facts. With this argu? ment he proceeds keenly, undeviatingly, stralghttorwardly. Now and theo, when a point logically in its place ls to be made against a political oppo? nent."^ steps aside from the contemplation of hi's mar.uscript, and utters it with addition? al force and splendor, so that it pierces and makes blood for the instant flutter at the heart of every listener. As the thing goes on, you see' the additional Interest of the galleries and the growing lury of the factlonlsts. Yon can see that the people are with the man, and the place-getters distressed lor tbe points he ls making on them. When he says "syco? phant," yon can see a shudder In the should? ers of Conkling and in the heart ol Morton. No revenge that they are capable of, under an enlightened form of government, is ade? quate to meet this daring Intellectual cham {?lon. He overcomes unmanliness with man-1 ?ness, and meanness with honor. He de? scribes Mr. Roscoe Conkling without men? tioning him, under a returned and reapplied 1 form ol speech. Before he has finished, every independent soul in the Senate is mar-1 Hailed to hts Bide. '.Heavens !" says a listening reporter, uis not this your idealization of a yoong roan's ac? complishment of fame ? Look at him, and Bee how these fellows hate him; how he holds the people, and yet without a particle of dem? agoguery." Such ls 8churz on one ol his great occa? sions-a young man, making his points, libe? ralizing the country, terrifying terror. They only retort, In the language of Morton, that this man put a Democrat m the Senate and lost "the party" ita representative from Mis? souri And yet, look at Missouri to-day-per-1 fectly contented, perfectly orderly. Inducing Immigration, developing its raliway syBlem, rivalling the old States in the country in pop? ulation, and let us answer the question as to whether Carl Schurz committed a blunder when he prompted that conservative Btep. Compare Missouri with Louisiana or Georgia. .an*whlch State ls in the hands of statesmen * This was the "Dutchman's" undertaking, and it has been as complete a success on that "Dutchman's" part as when the Kaiser Wil? helm made a United Germany out of the hodge podge of Northern Europe. Mr. Morton, Mr. Conkllng, all the rest-"the Dutchman" has come to stay ! His biography is a part of the history of the West. It ls an illustrious chapter in the history of Missouri. You may have been, in your turn, great war governors. This man was director of the peace of Misseurl, and his fame in the Senate of our country ls achieved. LOUTS NAPOLEON. A Voice from Chlselhnrst-The Impe? rial Exile Addresses an Old Friend The Disasters or France-The Error of tue Empire? The following letter from Napoleon III to Baron Belloguet has appeared In a Prague newspaper : My Dear Baron-I thank yon for the sin? cere expressions of sympathy you have been pleased to send me at New Year's, and the wishes you express for the future of my fam? ily, which may undoubtedly count you among Its oldest and most affectionate friends. I share, In the fullest degree, your opinion upon the lamentable disasters, which have, In In so short a time, visited France. I can nor, however, qnite agree with you concerning the absolute fitness of the Imperial constitution at, all times and under all circumstances. I Judge things from a point of view different from yours, and excuse me lt I say so, my old i rle nd, a little more practical. The best con? stitution is that which does not separate the frradual development of civilization and liberal nstitutions from the real security of a people. I believe that the French people, tn the rather narrow circle of the Imperial constitution, could resist the current of European reaction, which, since the beginning of the present cen-1 tu ry, bas ever regarded her with a suspicious eye, and could contribute to the liberal con? solidation of Europe. There have not i been wanting Intelligent statesmen who j have understood the necessity of proceed? ing in that path. Italy, patient and calm, would have seconded me in my work, and I would have cherished for her an eternal gratl- j tude. If events have not corresponded to my [ desiree, we should excuse the laxity and Impa? tience, and. te a certain extent, a waut of courage In th? men who lead the great Liberal party. The other factions, believe me, my dear Baron, are very active, Jbut powerless. That is why I am not, as you are, of the opinion that the Empire bas committed an error in sometimes Imposing a curb upon a people, who are, as you remark, divided, rest? less and vain. A statesman worthy of the name should take into account all the elements of a situation, md satisfy, not only the requirements of the moment, but even the legitimate aspirations jf the age. NAPOLEON. Chlselhurst, January 10,1872. NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. WASHINGTON, March 5. Senator Scott has agreed to accept Kellogg's amendment to the Pacific Railroad Bill, changing the eastern terminus from Marshall to Shreveport; but a big fight over lt ls antici? pated In the Senate. The customs receipts are three millions more tor last than for the preceding February. The confirmations to-day were Farrow as [Jolted Slates attorney for Georgia and Wal? lace United States marshal lor South Carolina. In the House, to-day, the Judiciary commit? tee reported the supplementary apportion? ment bill. It proposes to allow an additional representative to each of the States of New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylva? nia, Maryland. Tennessee, Louisiana, Ala? bama and Florida, such additional represen? tative to be elected from the State at large, unless otherwise provided by the Legislature. The bill removing disabilities from twenty seven Georgians was passed. Other disability bills were massed and passed. The House meets at eleven o'clock to mor? row to receive the Jap?. The secretary of the treasury has Instructed Che collector of customs at Brownsville,Texas, not to clear any more goods for Comargo and other points on the Rio Grande above Mata? moros, which are in the hands of the r?volu- [ llonlslB. __ TUE GREAT FREEZE AT THE NORTH. NEW YORK, March 5. It Is very cold, with the thermometer five degrees below zero. TROT, N. Y, Marchs. Thermometer fourteen degrees below zero. WATERTOWN, N. Y., Mardi 5. Thermometer thirty-four degrees below zero. OGOENSBURG, March 5. Thermometer thirty-two degrees below zero. BOSTON, Marchs. Thermometer six degrees below zero, with a strong northwest gale. TORONTO. March 5. There ls an unusually cold snap, averaging twenty-two degrees below zero. THE OLD WORLD'S NEWS. PARIS, March 5. There was a prolonged session of the Minis? try last night, which resulted in the resigna? tion of Ponyer Quertier. His note to Thiers explains that his testimony was favorable to LaMotte before the court at Rouen. LONDON, March 5. There is anxiety felt about the Inman steam? ship City of Washington, which left New York February 17. ROME, March 5. It ls stated that Prince Frederick Charles of | Prussia, recently here, said that Germany would defend Italy should France attack her. GREAT FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA. PHILADELPHIA, March 5. A disastrous fire occurred last night in Jayne's large building on Chestnut street, bul the flames are now under control. The tower and floors are so drenched with water and sheeted with ice that further damage 1B im? possible. The granite front on Chestnut street is not at all damaged, but on Carter street the upper stories of the front fell. The IOBB In goods is eetimated at one million dol? lars. The fire did not reach the lower stores. The burning of the cupola, which was one hundred and twenty feet above the pavement, was a magnificent spectacle. THE WEATHER THIS DAT. WASHINGTON, March 5. The pressure will recover it-elf on Wednes? day over the New England and Middle States, with westerly to northerly winds, and gene? rally clear but continued cold weather. Par? tially cloudy but pleasant weather on WednesJ day over the South Atlantic States, with prob ably easterly winds. Dangerous winds are not anticipated for the Gulf and Atlantic coasts this evening, except the very brisk northwest? erly and westerly winds from New Jersey to Maine, which will diminish in force during to? night and Wednesday. YiLterday'i Weather Reports of the Signal Service, U. S. A.-4.47 P. M., Local Time. Place or Observation. Augusta, Ga.... Ballimore. Boston. Charleston. Onicago. Cincinnati. Galveston, Tex.. Key West, Fia.. Knoxville, Tenn. Memphis. Tenn.. Mt. Washington. New Orleans.... New York. Morrolk. Philadelphia. Portland. Me.... Savannah . sr. Louis. Washington. Wilmington.N.C. 8| B - SS 30.14 30.03 29.78 30.14 29.36 30.67 30.27 30.20 30.20 30.14 28.80 30.13 29. 6 9 30.16 30.08 29.63 30 ll 30.24 10.1' ?J.IS Si go W NW NW E NE W S N ? E W SW w w sw sw ? SB SW calm. Light. Brisk. Brisk. Fresh. Fresh. High. Gentle. Gentle. Gentle. Gentle. Rur'cnt Brisk. H.riBk. Fresh. Fresh. Blgh. Gentle. Fresh. Brisk. ll I Fair. Clear. Clear. Clear. Fair. Clear. Clear. Clear. Cloudy. Clear. Cloudy. Clear. Clear. Fair. Fair. Clear. Clear. Cloudy. Clear. Cloudy. NOTE.-Toe weather renort dated 7.47 o'ciocs, thia morning, wiU be posted in the rooms of the Chamber of commerce at io o'clock A. M., and, together with tue weather chart, may (by the courtesy or the Chamber) be examined by ship? masters at any time daring the day. A LAMENTED CITIZEN. THE LATE I'. J. BOUCHER. Tribute of the Chamber of Commerce. A special meeting of the Chamber of Com? merce was held yesterday afternoon at two o'clock, In their hall, President 8. Y. Tupper In the chair. The fact that the meeting was called for the purpose of paying a fliting tribute to the memory of their deceased vice president, caused an unusually large attend? ance of the members. The meeting having been called to order, President Tupper rose and said: The purpose of our meeting to day brings with lt interesting but most melancholy asso? ciai lone. We have come together to give ex? pression to the regrets of this Chamber for the loss of an estimable officer, friend and ? * sod?t? The shock which we experienced at the an? nouncement of the sudden death of Mr.'Por? cher, when we last assembled here, has meas? urably passed away, but now there comes to us with stronger force the recollection of his virtues, and the realization of that great loss which our association has sustained. I have no desire to anticipate those expres? sions of sorrow and regard which, on this oc? casion, may tall from worthier lips than mine; but, in Justice to my own feelings, I embrace the privilege In my official capacity to bring some tribute to his worth, and place my gar? land of affection upon the bier of our friend. Mr. Porcher Illustrated In bis life an energy of character, Industry nnd enterprise which, combined with bis truthful, fearless and be? nevolent nature, furnishes the best type of a Southern gentleman. But ld estimating his worth, we cannot lose sight of that manly consistency which peculiarly marked his char? acter. Uncompromising in his devotion to principle, and outspoken In denunciation of error, he could never barter honesty for gain, or truckle to the petty cheats and delusions of the times. "Bis mind was 'oval, just and free, A crystil in Its plain integrity." He was cheerful and self-reliant, and never known to despond in the darkest hour of per? sonal trial. The unvaried routine of his dally duties, so welland courteously performed, bis genial temperament and the generous impulses of h;s heart were so natural to himself, so much a part of his combination, and so familiar to our view, that we almost ceased to remark tbem. Like the beautiful proportions of some great temple, the magnitude and importance of the structure Is lost in the harmony and consistency of Its several parts. True and steadfast in his friendship, be won the attachment and devotion of all who were admitted to his companionship, and the unu? sual host ol mourners that stood around his grave, testified to the public sorrow and the estimation in which he was held. Long may his memory rest in our hearts. The committee appointed at the last meet? ing to prepare a suitable preamble and reso? lutions, expressive of the sorrow of the Cham? ber at the death of their late second vice president, F. J. Porcher, through their chair? man, Mr. L. D. Mowry, reported the following: It bas pleased God, in His all-wise provi? dence, to enter our Chamber and again to strike down another esteemed and worthy officer. Within a few short months we have been called to mourn the death of our former re? spected president, the late Robert Mure, and the kind voices of other prominent members have also been hushed, and are silent in the grave. But a few days ago we had elected Frank J. Percher as our second vice-president, and had Indulged the tond hope that he would long be spared to us; but lt has been otherwise or? dered, and we submit to that decree from which there Is no appeal. Our deceased friend was loog identified with us, and by his warm and genial heart, kind feelings, added to which his wise and sounc counsels, contributed in no small degree to advance the Interests of this organization. Mr. Porcber's life was marked by a high sense of honor, strict Integrity, energy; and with an open hand, but without ostentation, quietly dispensed his charities. He L r?sessed a thorough knowledge of our harbor, !ls channels and banks, noting with care, from time to time, the various changes they were constantly undergoing, and but lew were better able to aid in advancing our Immediate marine Interests, or as well ac? quainted with its actual condition, and as competent to give correct information. Bis was not a superficial knowledge, but obtained from long and patient examinai ion. attended with much labor and expense. It was with bim a labor of love, and the only re? ward looked for was In the welfare of his na? tive city and his fellow-cltlzens. It Is proper and fitting that we place on record a slight tribute of the eeteem In which we held bim while living, and In re? sect to his memory now; be it, therefore, Resolved, That In the death of our second vice-president this Chamber has lost an hon? ored officer and a valued friend, and our city an active, enterprising and useful citizen. Resolved, That we will cherish his virtues, and emulate bis noble example for honor, strict Integrity and uprightness. Resolved, That a page In our minute book be Inscribed to his memory. Resolved, That a copy ot this preamble and resolutions be forwarded by our secretary to the family of the deceased, with the expres? sions of our sincere sympathy in their deep affliction under this sudden and sad bereave? ment. Mr. C. Richardson Miles then rose and said: Afr. President-It is, indeed, a sad occasion on which I, for the first time, assume the privilege of a member of this Chamber; but connected as I was with the member, whose death you bava assembled to deplore, by ties of friendship, of kindred, I claim, with a mel? ancholy pleasure, the privilege of untiing my voice with yours In this tribute of respect and affection. There has ever been In the hearts of men a terror of sudden death-so that we have been taught to pray for deliverance from lt as from some great calamity-coupled with the peti? tion to be de,ivered from "battle and murder." But when death-unlooked for-bis presence unsuspected-strikes one in the centre ot the busy throng of active life, the crash of the blow produces a discord, the shock of which is felt with peculiar sharpness, and which vibrates far and near ! Our friend was so Identified with life In all its phases, and interests, and pursuits, that he was the last one associated in our minds with the thought of death. And yet he it is who, while In the very acme ol his activity and useiulnees, bas been snatched away, and we all who knew him so well shall know him no more. And yet not so-although we shall no more look upon his form and face, so familiar to all amongst whom he moved so actively, the very embodiment of energy and life; though we shall no more hear bis cheerful voice, shall no more feel the cordial pressure of his hand, the genial influence ol his pres? ence, yet shall we continue to know him, while we cherish and keep alive hts memory. Let ?B then, In good old English phrase, "keep his memory green." To this end I bee to bring my simple wreath of affectionate remembrance to be laid on the monument erected to him in your hearts. The abounding life and energy which so pe? culiarly characterized our friend, identified him with so many objects and pursuits, that it Is difficult to select any one single point of view from which to regard hie life which will adequately present him. For what commer? cial undertaking, what enlightened plan lor ihe advancement of the prosperity of his city and State,what enterprise for the development of their resources was ever seton foot to which he did not lend the aid of his counsel and as? sistance ? What association for the exercise of charity and benevolence, or the cultivation and promotion of social Intercourse was there with which he was not identified ? What manly sport and pastime, on land or Fea, in which he did not lead ? And into everything he undertook, whether the mest Important and comprehensive commercial or Industrial enterprise, ihe administration of a company, thc assisiauceol a friend, the trial of skill, the arbitrament ot a game, or the finish of a mechaulcal work, he threw the same earnest? ness and energy. Whatsoever his hand found to do, he did lt with his might, and what he undertook to do he did completely. Almost every one present can better speak than I of his high business qualifications and the commercial sucoess which he had ed. Many can better do justice to th gifts which gave him such large infla matters, not only of business, but ol life and pleasures; and there are Bom haviog known him longer and more in ly, can more fittingly commemorate hi virtues, which made him the citizen res and admired, and the friend beloved When the first Intelligence of his i death was circulated in the streets, an gent stranger remarked to me that he v pressed by the fact that everybody sp Frank Porcher not only with respect a miration, but with enthusiasm. I have never known any one who, equal degree, Inspired this enthusiasm ? the young men of the community, am sustained it so unwaveringly to the last there was one quality which striking^ acterlzed Mr. Porcher, upon which I with peculiar pride and pleasure-I me sense of honor, his high nncompromlsli flexible tone. This I think tt was, mor any other ot his virtues, which gaine maintained for him the position he among the merchants o? Charleston. A prominent and successful merchant died not long since, used frequently t that on bis first visit to Charleston (he foreigner; he had been filled with surpi find that the largest and most Important cantile transactions were habitually vest simple verbal understandings. Admlrati the commercial tone which this lmplh said, had been one great Inducement to b establish himself here. I mun add th used also to say, tbat he lived to see a ci in i his respect-and more ol the cauiioi mistrust which requires more tangible rlty, as the basis of Its dealings, prevailed this as it may, it will scarcely be questii eren in an assembly composed of Charl merchants, that there has been much 1 events of the last lew years, the effect o war, in breaking up old channels and ni of trade-the demoralizing tendency of j nlary pressure and poverty-which has te to lower the commercial tone of this cou and the effects of which have not been u by u*. Indeed, when we examine the pr< condition ol society over the world, is I extravagant to say that never in the hlsto the civilized world was there a lime n either politically, commercially, or sod there was less respect shown lor "r because lt is right"-never a time when i and justice, if weak, had so little recogn from power and might ? And because we realize that there ls tendency io deterioration In commercial, i political life, here as elsewhere, tbat wo the more deeply the loss vbich probity honor have sustained in the fall of one was so staunch an ally and gallant com lon-one who was so true and Just in al dealing, and who not only by his pera popularity maintained the Influence of principles by which his life was guided, whose life itself was an example of their dom; exemplifying not merely the comn place and not very lolly m ai ira, "honest the best policy," but the higher one, that herence to principle Is proof of the grea eagaclty and the highest wisdom. It ls a common reproach lo those absoi in the active struggle of life, that when of their number lalla there Is no lime to pa the ranks close over him, and he dleappi and leaves no mark behind. Let this case be one of the exceptions, us, as we recall our fallen comrade, paus the eager race, and, while we dwell \ fond affection on the memory of the friend have lost, let us draw a practical lesson the present from the contemplation of character. He was as earnest and eager as many ol in the pursuit of success tn his calling, there was something be held higher than i cess-principle and honor. Let us be like him in this, and then, h ever, we may "To catch Dame Fortune's golden smile, Assiduous walt upon her; And gaih?r gear by every wile That's Justified by Honor," we would not be unmindful of the rest of poet's injunction "But where ye feel your Honor grip, Let that aye be yonr border; Its slightest touches lastaai pause Debar all side pretences; And resolutely keep its laws Uncaring consequences." Ex-President Colonel A. 0. Andrews m ? rose and said : Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Cham of Commerce : There is a mournful privilege to me io 8isting in these ceremonials. It is a prlvlle to lay garlands o'er the bier of the dead, 1 lt ls a yet higher privilege to have our de ones worthy of our garlands-to be able look back, as we can do to-day in the case our loved friend, upon a career snddei brought to an end-, and feel that lt has be throughout unspotted-trodden only in t Jlaths of honor-the record of uselul Indu-ti ntelllgent enterprise, warm sympathy wit and generous effort for, the public good. A to these were added a heart instinct with t kindliest emotions-in lull accord with wh, soever might sweeten and give grace and e val lon to social life, and whose beat answer quick and warm, and lt did quietly and de cately whensoever the muffled notes another's woe BI ruck Its chords. We kne that tbe eye will moisten with the tears ol natural sorrow, because I hat all these are nc gone; yet through these tears the sonshl will oft break, soft as the mellowed rays eventide, in the remembrance that their pc s essor was one of us-that he was our brother that the growth and culture and fruition his many admirable attributes were shared and bad their wholesome exercise tere, in ll commlnglings of this Chamber-in our dal walk ana Intercourse-in our Joint membe ship, in our Joint citizenship, In our Joint ti lowshlp. Mr. President, the voice of mourning has late sounded o lt and m quick successic through these halls. And its note has bee lifted up for the useful, the prominent-mc least to be spared, who had borne, and wei still bearing well, the burden ot their da The sables for your immediate predeceseoi had scarce lost their gloss, wben like tl alarum bell at midnight pealed the knell fe the stalwart Taylor-stalwart in form an stalwart in characier. Alas, "the wheel broken at the cistern," wben the draugi thereon is most needed, and its promise < brave service seemed most fair, .'osepb Wa ker, his loved associate from youth In ever Industrial enterprise, whose aim was the pul He good, had still the dews of a general grl< glistening o'er his nc^wly-made grave. But short Interval, and again **he clouds retur after the rain," and they Btrlke beneath th sod, as the husbandman embosoms the goo 1 seed, whose harvest shall be hereafter-th venerable McCarler-venerable by years venerable yet more by. good works-illustra i ting the very spirit ot work all bis way through a long life ! Who will soon forget hi genial greeting and the cheery words, wbicl sent you on brighter and lichter, how dari soever your way ? Yet a little while again and we said to each other "lo! the winter li past and the rain ls over and gone." Alas 1 lt was not so. "The flowers will ap Sear again on the earth; the time of slnglni i rds will come again; and the voice of th< turtle be heard in our land"-but the "doon are abut In the streets"-because this, oui younger brother, he whom you had Just man tied with your honors, "goes to his lon; home !" Yea, wh"e his sun WBB even at hlgt noon, and the glaa beams thereof fell in lighl and warmth, and strength, far and wide, anc ali around-blessing so many-making sc many to joy therein-even at such a time, lt li suddenly darkened, and in the night of deatt goes down forever I And again for us "the sil? ver chord is loosed," and again "the golder bowl is broken !" Captain Geo. H. Walter said be had little to add after the beautiful and well merited tributes which had been paid the deceased. From boyhood Francis Porcher had exhibited all those virtues which win the admiration ol men and are worlhy ol being treasured in oui Inmost hearts. He had known him long and well. As boys, they had left school together, and together they had entered the busy marta of Hie. The deceased had always been a Irue and constant friend, and had never made a promise which was not to be fulfilled. He had left behind a bright example for Imitation. The preamble and resolutions were unani? mously adopted. On motion of Mr. John H. Devereux, It was resolved that the hall of the Chamber be draped In mourning lor thirty days "us a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased vice-president. The Chamber then adjourned, INJURED INNOCENCE ! THE SENA. TE TN HIGH DUDGEON OVER THE CHARGES OF BRIBERY. A Virimns Senator Goes for the Cor? respondent of The Charleston News ?.Pat Him Oat I"-The Eleven mils Tax Passes tile Senate-Trie House After Judge Graham-The Registry of State Bonds-Passage of the Li? cense Law, ?fcc. ' [8PECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE KBWS.] COLUMBIA, March 6. The Senate to-day passed to a third reading the House resolution providing for the levy of a tax of eight mills lor the State and three mills for the counties'. -?The following bills were also passed: To incorporate the Carolina Light Infantry of Charleston. To Incorporate the Sumter Academical So? ciety. To declare North and South. Wlmbee navi? gable streams. A resolution was introduced to forbid the; correspondent ot THE CHARLESTON NEWS the , privilege of the floor, on account of the recent charges ol bribery against senators, contained in his dispatch to THE NEWS. The House adopted the resolution requiring (be Judiciary committee to Investigate the course olJudge Graham in the case of Bed? ding vs. the South Carolina Railroad, and re? port during the present session. At the night session the House passed the following bills to the third reading: To require all bonds and stocks of the State to be registered. To regulate the appointment and salary of trial justices In the City of Charleston. To provide for a general license law. _ _ _ _ . PICKET. HOW GRANT WAS NOMINATED. A Remarkable Disclosure. Colonel Forney publishes In the Washington Sunday Chronicle a remarkable account of the manner in which General Grant was flrst nominated for President. He says Judge Carter and Senator Thayer suggested to bini in November, 1867, to write an exhaustive article favoring such a nomination. Colonel Forney did so, producing a five-column politi? cal history of General Grant, and took lt to General Rawlins: He sayo: Rawlins took it to General Grant, and stayed quite a long lime, When he returned he said: "General Grant is quite pleased with your statement of his political record, and surprised that be proves to be so good a Republican." Upon th IB hint I printed. When Rawlins came back from General Grant with the editorial.he told us with great emphasis, 'General Grant does not want to be President. He thinks the Republican parly may need him, and he be? lieves as their candidate he can be elected and re-elected. But," said Rawlins, 11 * hat ls to become ol him after his second presidential term? What, Indeed, during bis administration! He is receiving from seventeen to twenty thousand dollars a year as general of the armies of the republic, a life salary. To go In? to the Presidency at twenty-five thousand dol? lars a year for eight years ls perhaps lo gain more fame, but what ls to become of him at | the end of his Presidency? He ls not a politi? cian. He does not aspire to the place. Eight rears from the 4th of March, 1869, he will be about fifty-sis years old. Of course, he must spend his salary as President England with her Wellington, ber Nelson and her other he? roes on land and sea, has never, hesitated .to enrich and ennoble them through all their posterity. Such a policy ls in accordance with the character of the English Government, but In our country the man who fights for and saves the Republic would be a beggar if he depended upon political office: and mark lt, if Grant takes anything from the rich, whose vast fortunes he has saved, after he Is Presi? dent he will be accused os the willing recipi? ent of gifts. It will thus be seen that General Grant in? tended to run for President for a second term when he was working lor the flrst. A FATAL WRECK. BOSTON, March 6. The schooner Clara Ball, from New Tork for Boston, is ashore near Highland Light. There was a heavy gale with Intense cold, and the crew, seven In number, attempted to reach the land, and only one succeeded, he half frozen; the others perished. MORTUARY REPORT FOR THE WEEK. The following ls the official return of deaths for the City of Charleston, for the week end? ing March 5, 1872 : CAUSES OP PRATH. adolf* Apoplexy... Alcoboiiam.Ex (ess! ve.... Br on ch 1 tia, Acute. Consomption Congestion of Liver. Debility. Dropsy from Hepatic Dis? ease. Dropsy from Renal Dis? ease. Epilepsy. Fever. Typhoid. M e n 1 n g 11 ls, Acute. 61d age. Paraly-ls. Prem ature Birth. Want of Vitali? ty. Chlld'n. BLACKS OR COL? ORED. Adults, Total. 4 Chlld'n. RECAPITULATION. Whites 13, Blacks and Colored 8-total 21. and 1 still-birth. AGF.S. Under l year or age. Between 20 and 30 years of ag?.... Between 30 and 40 years of age.... Between 40 and 60 years of age..., Between 60 and 60 years of age.... Between 80 and 00 yeara.'of age_ Oxo. S. PELZKR, M D., City Registrar. A CARD. Ladies' Mutual Aid Association. The ladies ot this association acknowledge gratefully the receipt of ten dollars, through theedllorsofTHS NEWS, from UA Poor Man,'' and also of five dollars irom another source, In answer to the appeal made in behalf of the association on Tuesday morning. It was omitted to mention on that occasion that there is on hand at the Depository, Chalmers street, a good stock of ready-made garments for sale at reduced prices, and an assortment of well made preserves of the fruits of the past season, to which we would Invite parti? cular attention. funeral ??ottte*. ^TI?E RELATIVES ?iiD FBIENDS cf Mr. and Mrs. John 0. Kolte, ai;d of their re? spective families, are res pee tinily Invited to at? tend toe Fanerai Services bf their Infant son, ISAAC ANGEL, at 10 O'Clock THIA1?0RNIKO, Ot tbetr residence, southeast corner of Beatr/aln and Smith streets, wlthont farther invitation, mchc* ?bitnarrj. BALL.-Died at Jeanr avilie, LuBera~Oounty, Penna v?vanla, on the morning of the 22d or Feb? ruary, 1872, of typhoid pneumonia, ELIAS NONCS BALL, aged thirty-eight years. ' CQt down in the mil vigor of mtnhocd, he calmly and without a struggle folded his arms across his loving heart and fell asleep. Though separated ?rom bis family by circumstances most trying, he was through his Illness and closing hours most tenderly and watchfully attended by a loving sister and true earnest friends; kindred hands could not have bestowed more loving care than those ?tear friends, who felt that no sacrifice was too great to make for tbe r atlent sufferer. All that medical skill could do was done raith fally and tenderly; bat Qod willed be should de? part and be at rest, and human hearts and hands conld not derain him. Having made his peace with Qod, we sorrow not as those without nope, but, from the shadow of our great grier, look for? ward to that joyful resurrection when we shall be reunited to those who have gone before os In bends which know no dissolution. May the mourner's Cod in His own time heal np the needing hearts of Kindred and friends, and reward those true, unselfish friends whose tender care soothed his oloslng hours. . * 8. Jo Special Notices. ?aV CONSIGNEES PER STEAMSHIP GEORGIA, from New York, are hereby noti? fied that she will discharge cargo THIS DAT eth instant, at Pier No. 2, Union Wharves. Goods uncalled for at sunset will remain on the wharf at owners' risk and expense. mcne-i WM. A COURTENAY, Agent m~ SHIP MELITA_TENDEES WILL be received until Noon, WEDNESDAY next, Otb instant, for Heaving this Ship Down to ascertain amount damage sustained by Ship from being on shore, at Office of HENRY CARD, Apens, .Accom? modation wharf. HUGH LIGHTBOJJY,,. mch6-2 Master. ^NATTANS' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY. A fresh supply received by DR. B. BAER. mcn?-8 ^CHARLESTON LAND COMPANY. NOTICE TO STOOKHOLDERS.-Notlce la hereby given that all Stockholders who are indebted to the Company must make payne nt in foll on or before the 7th day of March, 1872. All who fall to comply with the above will for.'elt all claims. By order of the Board or Directors. JAMES B. SPENCER, feb28-thw2_Secretary and Treasurer. TO THE PUBLIC-AFTER MANY years of faithful service in yonr behalf the CHARLESTON FIRE COMPANY finds Itself 80 In? volved that lt has no coarse left bat to appeal to the generosity or the citizens ol Charleston, to which the Fire Department has never yet turned in vain. For a period of forty years s erv lng as an En glne Company, since the war this organisation has been changed to the Hook and Ladder branch or the service, one no less important, yet much harder, as lt involves the necessity of at* tending every fire, no matter In what District lt may occur. But owing to the general depression, the mem? bers or the Company, while cheerfully and freely contribu?t g their time and labor, have bad little else to give, and the Company, depending almost exclusively for support upon the pay received from the city, has found this Insufficient to meet the espen-ea incident to the purchase of a new apparatus, and tbe maintaining or the same In a proper state of efficiency. Under these circumstances, lt has been reluc? tantly determined to appeal to tbe public for aid and assistance, and the following Committee will, with tnat purpose, walt upon the cltusens, with the confident hope that those whom they serve will not suffer them to ask m vain: COmOTTSK. F. PUCKHABER, J. H. TH El LE, J. GARVIS, T. L. DAVIDSON, S. WEBB. GEO. MOLA IN, W. 0. WOOD, JAMES HEFFRON. The Hook and Ladder Companies of this De? partment are or as much importance In time of fires as aa Engine, and we are well satisfied their pay does not meet their expenses. We very cheer? fully recommend thia appeal to our generous com? munity. M. H. NATHAN, Ohler Fire Department R. M. ALEXANDER, First Assistant. C. P. AI M AR, Second Assistant F. L. O'NEILL, Third Assistant. feb28-wfm6_ FRESH VACCINE MATTER, TAREN FROM THE ARM, FOB SALE AT BURN HAM'S DBUO STOBE, NO. 421 RINO STREET, rebl2-lmo _CHAHLBSTOK, 8. 0. ?0? O N M A R R 1 A G E. "*?\ Happy relief for Yoong Men from the effect* or Errors and Abases la early life. Manhood re? stored. Nervous debility oared. Impedimenta to Marriage removed. New method of treat? ment. New and remarkable remedies. Books and Circulars sent free, la sealed envelopes. Ad? dress HOWARD ASSOCIATION, No. 2 South Ninth street, Philadelphia Pa._oct!2 itlnuicipal dotiere. "^sir CITY TAXES-OFFICE C IT Y TREASURER, MARCH 2, 1872.-The first instal? ment of City Taxes, as called for by Ordinance or Council, must be paid during the present month. The payment during the present month of the whole amount or Corporation Tax entitles the payer to five per oent. discount. ?. THOMAS, mch2-tmw4_City Treasarer. FOX'S The Finest Sponge Butter Crackers Manufactured. * FOX'S CRACKERS have for over hair a century been held in the highest estimation by the people of the Eastern and Middle States. They are kept for sale by all the leading Grocers in NEW YORK CITY. All articles used lr . lelr manufacture are the best and purest that an be obtained. The ma? chinery used was Invented and patented by JOS. FOX, MANUFACTURER OF ALL KINDS OF CRACKERS, LANSINGBURGH, If. Y. Send for Price Lists, Ac. I deliver goods free of charge lo New York City. Liberal terms given Jobbers, and am ready to make arrangements with any reliable parties who will take orders for me In any of the cities in this State. Address JOS. FOX, reblS-tuthslmo LANSDJCGBURGH, N. Y. Eailroa?s. O?sTIOB OF THE SAVANNAH AND CHXHiisTaK, s, a, November a, T871. OD and arter MONDAY. December the nth, tb? Passenger Tram a on this Eoad will mn as followa : EXPRESS TRAIN. Leav? Charleston dally..... t??'Pj'lt Arrive ac Havannah dally.............. 9.16 P. M. LeavB Savannah dally..................11.16 P. M. Arrive at Charleston dally.6.86 A. M. DAY TRAIN. -' Leave Charleston. Bunda vs excepted.. 8.15 A, M. Arrive at Savannah, Sandayo excepted. 4.15 P.M. Leave Savanaah, Sundays excepted... s oo A.M. Arrive at Charleston, Sundays exc'ted. 4.03 P. M. - Frefght forwarded daily on through billa or iad-~ lng to points In Florida and by Savannah line Ot stear a shina to Eoe ton. Prompt dispatch given to freights for Beaufort and points on Port Boya! Railroad and at as io w rates tt by any oner nae, ... o. s. GADSDEN, Engineer and Superintendent. S. O. BOTLSTON, Gen'i Ft. and Ticket Agent. mehi >,*.,.. gOUTH CAROLINA RALLEOAD. . CHARLESTON, & Ci December 23, 1871. On and arter SUNDAY, December 24, the Passen* ger Trains on the Scuth Carolina Railroad will mn asfcUoWc: FOB AUGUSTA. Leave Charleston.8.10 A K Arme at Augusta.:.ASS 7 M FOB COLUMBIA. . , r , ' Leave Charleston.A 8.10 A M Arrive at columbia.:;.4,05'r x FOB OEABUSTON. Leave Augusta...............7.40 A X Arrive at Charleston...;.:.AM ? M Leave Columbia. 7.40 A X Arrive at Charleston......... 8.30 p M THROUGH WILMINGTON THAIN. '.-'?'> ?UH I eave Augusta.?.?... .8.00 A x Arrive at Ringville.......9.00 A X Leave Ringville.. 13.80 r X Arrive at Augusta.. 840 T X AUGUSTA NIGHT EXPRESS. , . (Sundays excepted.) Leave Charleston..... 8.80 p X Arrive at Augusta...7.80 A K Leave Anguata.......................... e.oo r M Arrive at charleston......;...0.86 AX COLUMBIA Min HT XXFXZSS. ... (Sundays excepted.) ' Leave Charleston.....i. 7.10 p X Arri ve ac, Col u m bia.<.0.80 A. X Leare Columbia................7.00 PX Arrive at Charleston.......... 7.00 A M . SUXXXBTTLLI THAIN. . ?; jw Lea-re Summerville at. 7.26 A X Arrive at Charleston at.;....... 8.48 A U Leave Charleston at.................... O.M.r x Arrive at Summerville at.4 *6 ,r. X CAMDEN BRANCH. Leave Camden.. e-.lB. A X Arrive at Columbia.10.40-A X Lea re Colombia...... i.48 p * Arrive at Camden....................... 6.? P X Day and Night Trains make close connection? at Augusta with Georgia Railroad and Central Railroad. . ~ :-: Nigot Train connects with Macon and Augusta Railroad. .. .. Columbia Night Train connects with Oreen rms and Colombia Railroad, and with Charlotte Rot? to jpointa North, y , .. -. . Giunden Train connecti at Kingvllle dany (ex? cept; sundays) with Day Passenger .Train, and rans through to Columbia. . . . " ' ' ? A L. TYLER, vice-President. B. B. PI0KEN3, Q. T. A. : ? : . ? JanlB 1 SXgtmiltiire, ^oTtmnliurt, &i. W ILLIAM FERGUSON, FLORIST AND GARDENER, " ., SPRING STREBT NEAR RLTLIDG*. A choice assortment or ORNAMENTAL TREES Roi ea, Shrubs, Fralt Trees, Bouquets, Camella, Flowers, Greenhouse Plants. Ac. Catalogues can be got on the premises. lan 84-88_ - Sewing ittairjinefi. rjHE UNEQUALLED MACHINE. The HOME SHUTTLE uses the Straight Needle? makes the lock stitch, (alike on both sides,) hal self-adjusting tension, and ls the only Um-class low price Sewing Machine in the market adapted for every variety or sewlnaWrom muslins to heaviest cloths. Price $25 arBsT. Agents wanted. Send stamp for circular and sample of Sewing. T. L. BISSELL, General Agent, janll-fmwemo Charleston, & C. JDrnae ano jMeomnea. ROSADALIS. a OSAD ALIS is the best Blood Purifier. 3. OS AD ALIS, a sure cure for Scrofula. aoSADALIS, endorsed by Physicians. EOSADALIS,& potent remedy for Rheumatism*,. ROSAD ALIS, a Remedy tried and true. EOSADALIS, the best Altera? tive extant ROSADALIS endorsed by the following: Dr. B. WILSON CARR, or Baltimore. UT. T. C. PUGH, or Baltimore. Dr. THUS. J. BOYKIN, of Baltimore. Dr. A. D ORGAN, or Tar boro', N. a Ur. J. 8. SPARKS, of Nicholas vile, Ky. DT. A. F. WHEELER, Of Lim ?, Ohio. . Di. W. HOLLOWAY, or Philadelphia. Di. J. L. McCARTHA, or South carolina, and many others. See ROSADALIS ALMAS AO BOBADATiTH, indorsed by Rev. DABNEY BALL, now of Mar?. and Conference, rormerly Chaplain in the Con ted er at? Army of Northern Virginia. ROWADALI? U Alterative, Tonio and Diuretic, and acts at ono and the same time noon the BLOOD, LTV1B, KIDNEYS and all the SECRETORY ORGANS, ex? pelling all Impure matter and building up the system to a healthy, vigorous condition ROB A T> AT/TH IS SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. DO wi E, MOISE A DAVIS, ) Wholesale PHILIP WIN EM AN A CU., I Agent? IE Dr. H. BARR. I Charleston mArs-i? Misullatuans. j^VOTTON BBOKFTRA? Bil From and arter this date, the undersigned will do business as COTTON AND PRODUCE BRO? KERS, and will give special attention to all orders entrusted to their care. MOTTET, HUGH ET A CO., No. 4 Adger's Wharf. Charleston, 9.0., 1st March, 1872. mchi-fmwe_ FURNITURE REPAIRED AND RENO VATED j NEATLY, PROMPTLY, AND AT MODERATES^ BATES, By J. L. LUNSFORD, feb? Smith Street, north of Wentworth. ? UTE AND LEARN, DIE AND FORGET ALL. THE SOUTHERN DTE HOUSE, KO. 869 KING STBEET. Dyes and Cleans by means or steam, Gentle men's Ladles and Children's Clothes. Fine Laces and Lace Curtains cleaned and done np with the Soft or Manufacturers' Finish ; Lace and Crape Shawls and Kid Gloves Cleaned and Dyed. A3- Goods received and returned by Express. janaa-iyr L BILLER, Proprietor