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THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. ?J. _ An Interesting Meeting-The Petitions to Congress-The Postofflce Clock-A Queer Suit-Water-Supply-Statisti? cal Information, &c. A special meeting of the Chamber was held yesterday at their rooms, President Tupper in the chair. The president reported to the Chamber that the several memorials to Congress from this body, viz: the petition for retaining the duty npon foreign rice, the petition for refunding the tax paid immediately subsequent to the war, upon-raw cotton,and the petition recently forwarded asking lor an appropriation for bar and harbor improvements, have been duly pre? sented to the two houses ol Congress, and re? ferred tb appropriate committees. We have 'the assurance from Senator Sawyer and from Representatives in the House that these in? terests wllb-be properly cared for and advo- J cated by them. He farther reported that the clod: ordered by the Chamber for the front ef the Postofflce, facing Broad street, had arrived, and could be seen at Mr. Hayden'* store in King street He would take tbls occasion to state that Mr. Oakshot, the superintendent of construction at the new Customhouse, had kindly under? taken to erect the platform and stairway for j the clock under the circular window, where it 1B to be placed, free of expense to the Cham? ber. Messrs. Adger A Co., the agents of the Kew Tork steamers,had also declined receiving any payment for freight of the clock from New Torte to this city. The acknowledgments of the Chamber are due to these gentlemen for their courtesies and valuable assistance In this matter of public Interest. Under authority of the Chamber, he had the satisfaction ol aleo reporting that the two j additional club-rooms had been secured in the | third story ol the building. The president submitted the following memorandum, handed him by Mr. E. L. Wells, ? member of the Chamber, which he deemed to be a matter of deep interest to the mercan? tile community, and upon which he asked the action of the Chamber: MEMORANDUM. In November, 1868, Messrs. Lesesne A Wells agreed with a respectable factor of this place to consign to Liverpool, (or sale there, about | eleven bags sea islaud cotton, which belonged to a planter, a constituent of the factor. Messrs. Lesesne A Wells were instructed to engage freight per a tailing vessel just com? mencing to load, la preference to a steamer or j a "going ship," the owner wishing that some time should elapse before the arrival of the vessel in Liverpool; they were told to instruct their correspondents to sell the produce in the usual manner for the best interests of all con? cerned. Messrs. Lesesne A Wells accordingly engaged freight per Borneo, a good vessel, then Just put upon the berth lor Liverpool by ber agents, Messrs. Robt. Mure A Co., and no? tified the factors thereof. The cotton was in due course sent aboard the vessel by the factors, who delivered the dray receipts to Messrs. Lesesne A Wells, who then procured bills of lading, paid over the advance to the factors, drew upon their for s elga correspondent for such advance, and the bills of lading passed out ol their possession. The instructions of the factor of the planter were thus specifically complied with in every respect by Messrs. Lesesne A Wells, and the customary usages of business were observed. Owing to the' unusual dullness In the freight market, and from no fault of Messrs. Lesesne A Wells, the Borneo was occupied an unexpec- j tedly long time in loading, of which at the time the factor and planter were aware, and in consequence of this delay the colton reached Liverpool much later than was an? ticipated, when the produce was first shipped. The sea island market had in the mean time declined; the cotton was sold at a good market ?rlce, bat at a lower price than might proba- J ly have been realized some months previous to the arrival of the vessel. Account sales were rendered, and balance paid over to the factor, and no fault was then .or previously | found with the conduct of Messrs. Lesesne A Wells. The planter made no claim upon the vessel, ber agent?, or upoa Messrs. Lesesne & Wells bet?re the departure of the vessel, though aware of the delay and of the decline in the sea Island market. Some time after the cotton bad been sold and accounted for, the planter instituted legal proceedings against the firm of Messrs. B. Mure ? Co.. who had been the agents ol the Borneo whilst loading here; but alter the death of Mr. Robt. Mure, Sr., and about one year ago, (and about two years'and a half after the cotton bad been snipped) the planter suspended bis suit against Messrs B. Mure A Co., and J commenced legal proceedings against Messrs. Lesesne A Wells, who then tor the first time were made aware of the claim against them. This claim was for the difference In the value o? the cotton la Liverpool at the time when lt might have arrived there by a vessel loading promptly, and the price of sale. Messrs. Lesesne A Wells offered to leave the matter to the arbitration of the Chamber or I Commerce, but this proposition was not. agreed to. It was claimed that Messrs. Lescsni- A Wells were responsible for the delay of the Borneo In loading, because they bad made the freight engagement with ber under which the cotton was shipped, although they were not the agents or consignees of the vessel, and bad no control or influence over ht " what? ever. This was the on!v ground upon ., hlch j their responsibility was claimed. This case came up for trial n the Court of Common Pleas, on 13th March, 1872, and a ver? dict waa given by the Jury for hall the amount claimed. As one of the factors concerned In the ship? ment of the cotton alluded lo in the foregoing paper, I would state that the facts as set form therein are substantially correct, P. C. GAILLARD. Above facts are correct. EDW. L. WELLS, Ol Lesesne A Wells. vice-President FroBt moved that the memo? randum be referred to a special committee of I the Chamber to report at an adjourned meet lng. Tbe motion being unanimously adopted, the chair appointed the following committee: Messrs. E. H. Frost, Wm. Ri ven el, Henry Gonrdln, Theo. Buchet and B, Lathers. The following report ol the committee on Introducing water into tbe city was read, and, on motion, was received as information, and further time granted the committee: The committee of the Chamber ol Com? merce appointed under resolutions of that body to investigate and report upon the feasi? bility and best mode of introducing an ade? quate supply of pure water into the city, have bad the subject under consideration, and would ask lor furlher time belore making a detailed report thereon. The importance of the matter confided to them requires that no loose or careless conclusions should be come to, but that proper plans and surveys should be obtained, and the ways and means provided to Insure the success of the undertaking. The president of the Chamber is now lo corres? pondence with capitalists abroad on this sub? ject, the result of which, with other material Information, will be submitted by your com? mittee at a proper time. It may be proper for your committee to state that a bill was Introduced into the Legislature (now recently adjourned) incorporating a water company avowedly for the purpose ot Introducing fresh water into the city, which bill, after passing both houses, failed to be? come a law for want of the approval ol the Governor. With this bill neither the Cham? ber or its committee have had any connection, nor do the leatures of the bill as published, with its circumstances and surroundings, com? mend itself lo our favorable consideration. A bill is now belog prepared for presenta? tion to the next Legislature embodying the views of the Chamber and those experienced in such undertakings, and it is deemed essen? tial that the co-operation ol the city authori? ties should be obtained In this important movement. Respectfully submitted. J. T. WELSMAN, H. GOURDIN, WILLIAM LEBBT, CHARLES 0. WITTE, 1 Committee. vice-President Frost offered the following resolution: Resolved, That It be referred to a committee of three to inquire Into the practicability and expediency of arranging for the collection of the trade statistics of this port for past years, and for the future, and of embodying them In books to be kept lor reference in this Cham? ber. Captain F. W. Dawson, in seconding the motion, pointed out the advantages which would be derived from tbe course proposed. Thia was a statistical age, and tbe operations of commerce were largely governed by cal? culations of supply and consumption. These were required by the individual merchant, for bis own guidance and for the Information of bis correspondents; but they were especially | needed as the one sure means of placing Charleston before the world as a city whose trade and' commerce had steadily increased from the lime that the war ended. We know that the position ot Charleston grows stronger every year; but the fact Ia not known abroad. A Charlestonlan is pitied as residing In a ruined community, while neighboring cities* which cannot compare with Charleston in commercial development, are regarded as en Joying the highest order of prosperity. The remedy for this-the way lo make the truth prevail-is the collection and publication of I commercial statistics as proposed in the r?solu- | tlon. Chicago had spread her reputation abroad in this manner, and what she had done Charles? ton might hope to do. In conclusion, Captain Dawson explained the nature of the statistical information which might be obtained, and earnestly advocated the passage of the reso? lution. The resolution being unanimously adopted, the chair appointed the 'following committee: Messrs. E. H. Frost, F. W. Dawson and B. 6. Pieckney. Mr. S. L. Howard offered tbe following reso? lution, which was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the committee on the read? ing room be authorized to procure a suitable secretary for the preservation of the r?cords of the Chamber and the periodicals not in use; also, maps of the world, the United States and this State. On motion, the meeting then adjourned. SCOTT'S KU-KLUX KLAUS. The Columbia Union reports that the Inde? pendent Order of United Brethren, which waa j first organized in that city near the close ol j last year, has gained numbers and strength with great rapidity. The grand secretary, George A. Blchmond, Esq., states that the number of local councils is one hundred and eighty-seven; that the membership at last re port was 41,763, and the numbers are rapidly j increasing. The organization of the Columbia Council, of Bicbland County, will take place on next Friday, the 6th instant, at 8 o'clock P. M., at the grand council room of the order, over Agnew's store, corner of Main and Bridge Btreetp. BASTER ELECTIONS. CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, COMBAHEE. Wardens-B. B. Simons, W. E. Haskell, Jr. Vestrymen-W. D. Warren, J. B. Heyward, R. H. Cdlcock, J. B. Bissell, R. Lowndes, B. R. Burnet, H. D. Elliott. Delegates to the Convention-W. D. Warren and B. B. Simons. Alternates-B. H. Colcock and W. E. Has .kell, Jr. COTTON FOR GREAT BRITAIN_Mr. Henry Card cleared, yesterday, for Liverpool the British bark Windermere, with 65 bags Bea island cotton, 2290 bales upland cotton, 563 barrels rosin and 200 tons phosphate rock. THE NORTHEASTERN RAILROAD COMPANY. The annual meeting of the stockholders of this company did not take place at the Plant? ers' and Mechanics' Bank yesterday as adver? tised-a quorum ot the stockholders not be? ing present,_ PALMETTO DIVISION, SONS OF TEMPERANCE. At a regular weekly meeting of Palmetto Division, No. 4, Sons of Temperance, held last Monday evening, the following officers were. Installed by J. L. Bell, D. G. W. P., to Berve for the ensuing term: S. G. Proctor, W. P.; T. A. Baynard, W. A.; F. A. Schiffley, B. 8.; T. Ogler Smith, A. R. S.; Wm. Johnson, F. S.; W. H. Wheeler, treasurer; G. L. G. Cook, chap? lain; Otto Sonntag, C.; B. Caldwell, A. C.; W. Almar, L S.; E. B. Earle, 0. 8.; W. J. Qulgley, P. W. P. _ _ EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS.-The Governor bas appointed Owen D. Bragden, of New Or? leans, commissioner ot deeds; resident In Louisiana. Mr. Bragden ls tbe private sec-1 retary of the Governor of that State. George A. Davy has also been appointed commission er of deeds for Massachusetts; resident at Boston. Major Harry Noah, private secretary of Governor Scott, has been appointed com? missioner of deeds by the Governor ot Louisi? ana. Charles McGuckln has been appointed trial Justice for Union County; resident at Unionvllle. ' _ OUR PHILADELPHIA STEAM LINE.-There are unusually large demands for freight room for the South, particularly for Charleston, at Phil? adelphia at this time, and to meet this the enterprising agents of the Philadelphia and Charleston steamers have secured the superior iron steamship Wilmington, c 'Clyde's New York and Galveston Steam Line," which ves? sel has proceeded to Philadelphia to load for Charleston. She will sail from that city on Thursday, and be followed by the steamship Virginia on Saturday. STATE ORPHAN ASYLUM.-An examination of the pupils in the Behool attached to this In? stitution took place on Tuesday afternoon, In the presence of a large audience, including the trustees, and the children acquitted them? selves in such a manner as to reflect much credit upon their teachers, Misses Weston and Byan. The trustees complain of a scarcity of I funds In the treasury, and are anxious to ste a portion of the $15,000 appropriated for the Institution at the last session of the Assembly. ANOTHER RIFLE CLUB MAROON.-The Wash? ington Bille Cub ol this city have made ar? rangements for a maroon on the 17th Instant, at Mount Pleasant. In addition to the parade and the usual target exercise, they have Inau? gurated a new feature that will doubtless en? hance the pleasure ot the occasion. Toe ladles will lend their presence to the festive scene, and the Washingtons will do their inmost to sustain their position as hosts. Muller's Band has been engaged, and twink? ling feet will keep time to the lasclnating dance. This is in accordance with an old cus? tom banded down from the Washington Artil? lery, from which the Rifle Club take their name. THE PEOPLE'S SAVINGS INSTITUTION.-At au adjourned meeting of thc corporator.3, held at the office of Messrs. Leitch A Bruns on Tues? day afternoon, the institution was thoroughly and completely organized by ihe adoption of by-laws for its governance. This, with the elec? tion ol officers.already published in THE NEWS, places tbe People's Savings Institution in a po? sition to commence business under their char? ter at once, and we are glad to learn that it will go Into operation on the 15th inst. For the present the office of the institution will be located in the spacious banking hall of the People's Bank of South Carolina, a space in which has been kindly granted by the direct? ors ol the bank. Since their charter has been obtained, the corporators ol the People's Sav? ings Institution have worked with care, energy and dispatch, and to judge from the unanimity displayed at the meetings, it may safely be predicted that the rising institution will enter at once upon a large and lucrative field ol business. i THE CHARLESTON BOARD OF TRADE. The Sixth Anniversary-Election of OAT ers-laterestlns; Keports, &c. The Bixth anniversary of the Board of Trade was celebrated yesterday at the rooms on Meeting street. At one o'clock the polls were thrown open for the election of officers for the ensuing year, and were kept so until four o'clock by the managers, Messrs. Wm. 8. Has? tie, Jr., Blake L. White and A. Baron Holmes. During these hours the members were re? freshed by a collation served up by Tully. At half-past seven o'clock in the evening the regular meeting of the Board was held, President H. H. DeLeon in the chair. The ap? plication for membership of Mr. H. Lelding was read, and, under the rules, laid over until the next meeting. The committee on supplying the city with pure water made an interesting report, show lng the advantages and feasibility of the pro? ject. They reported that lt could be done for $1,200,000. The most available source was the Edisto River, which bad an elevation above the bed of the Ashley of fourteen feet. This point was thirty miles off, but through four? teen of these miles a canal had been exca? vated to the headwaters of the Ashley. They estimated that a supply of 750,000 gallons every twenty-four hours would be sufficient for all the purposes of this elly. The report was received as information, and a copy or? dered to be sent to the City Council. The committee was continued. The committee on an ocean storm and relief ship made a report, recommending that the project receive the sanction of the Board. As a part of their report, they submitted a care? fully prepared plan, furnished by Captains Michael and Card, providing for the mooring by several anchors ol the storm ship at some point off the coast, to be connected with the latter by telegraph cables, along which mes? sages as to the state of the weather could be transmitted every hour. They also propose that this ship should have a last sailing vessel as a tender to cruise around and relieve any vessels or wrecked persons in danger and dis? tress. The report was adopted. The committee on the treasurer's books re? ported that they had carefully examined the same from the 1st of April, 1871, and found them correct In every particular. Received as Information. The report of the secretary was read by him and disposed of In the same manner. Mr. Z. Davis remarked that for years past no compilation of the trade and commerce of the city bad been made other than was glvea In the price currents ot the newspapers. It was desirable that they should have some au? thority on the subject to which they could re? fer, and with this view, he offered the lallow lng: Resolved, That the executive committee be requested io prepare a resume af the trade i and commerce of the City of Charleston from | the organization ol the Board of Trade to the , present time, and that they be requested to 1 submit said report at the earliest practicable I moment. Adopted. i The president and vice-president were then ] requested to retire, and Mr. S. B. Marshall < was called to the chair. The report of the ( managers of election was then called for, and ] the names of the following gentlemen were i handed in as elected for the ensuing year, and read aloud: H. H. DeLeoD, president ; Zimmerman Davis, vice-president; Geo. L. Holmes, secretary and treasurer. Executive committee-E. W. Mar- , shall, Blcbard Lathers, W. L. Trenholm, A. S. , Brown, A. O. Stone, Andrew Slmonds, J. B. ; Boylston, William P. Hall, William S. Hastie, i William A. Kelly, Henry Buist, George W. ; Clark, C. O. Witte, B. F. Moise, George S. | Cameron. Trustees-A. S. Johnston, E. La? fitte, G. H. Walter, T. Kelly, W. A. Courtenay, S. S. Solomons, A. Canale, J. B. E. Sloan, J. R. Read. < Messrs. Hayden, Getty and Solomons were ' appointed a committee to introduce the newly '. elected president, vice president and secre- '. tary. These officers having been brought lo, I Mr. Marshall Informed Mr. De Leon that he '. had been unanimously re-elected president of the Board. i Mr. DeLeon responded that he had once more to thank Ihem for conferring upon him this distinguished honor. Consulting bis prl vate wishes be would be obliged to decline it, but actuated by a strong desire to lend bis leeble aid in advancing the prosperity of the Board and city, he accepted lt. They were In a belter condition now than they were one year since, and they would endeavor to make lt better sill). They would all strive together to foster business, and particularly to build up a large Jobbing trade, which was the true source of prosperity to Charleston, He con? cluded by repeating his thanks. The chairman then Informed Mr. Z. Davis of his re-election to the position of vice-presi? dent of the Board. Mr. Davis expressed his appreciators of the honor. During the past year he bad been called upon to do but lillie. If they had been successful In many projects of vital impor? tance lo the Board, lt was due to the efforts of the president and trustees. With such a head and coadjutors his duly was a pleasure, and lt was with pride lhat he occupied ihe position of a member of an administration which had accomplished so much. Mr. Geo. L. Holmes, being informed by the chairman of his election as secretary and treasurer of the Board, said he was deeply sensible of the honor, and would accept the position with the hope that at the end of the year his services would meet with their ap? proval. The newly elected officers then took their seals, and, there being no further business brought up, the meeting adjourned. Cnr TAXES.-The city treasurer gives notice that the time for the payment of city taxes without forfeit, in accordance with the reso? lution ol Council, has been extended to the 6th Instant, inclusive. MURDER.-The white child which was left by some one on the steps of ihe porter's lodge, at the gate ol the Orphanbouse, died the next day. The attending physician states In the certificate that its death was caused by the exposure to the weather. The child was about ten days old. CRCMBS.-The Enterprise Railroad Company did not have a meeting yesterday as expected. The city hands were paid off yester? day morning, hence the crowd around the City Hall. United StateB Marshal Wallace han appoint? ed John B. Hubbard, formerly chief of ihe State constabulary, general deputy marshal. State Superintendent of Education J. K. Jillson and Slate Senator Frank Arnim are in the city. The Comet Fire Engine Company wound up their celebration of the trial of their new steamer by a ball last Tuesday evenlog at Military Hall. Ihe flags on the shipping in the harbor and on most of the public buildings were displayed at half-mast yesterday, out of respect to the memory of Professor Morse. The flue schooner Jno. S. Iograham, three hundred tons, in Messrs. H. F. Baker & Co.'s line of New York packets, arrived here with a full freight, which was taken out by her stevedore in twenty-two hours working lime. THE BLONDE BURLESQTTEBS. Tat Rctnrn of the Favorite?-A Kerry Season at the Academy. Miss Lydia Thompson and ber brilliant troupe take possession of the Academy of Music this evening lor a season of three nights ind one"matinee, and there can be no doubt that, with the p easant recollections of the last appearance in this city of this talented lady, and In view of the recent dearth of Iramatlc amusements, this return of the favorites will be greeted with a full house at each perlormance. Miss Thompson bas with? out doubt achieved the most signal success of* my burlesque actress who has ever visited this country. To have held her own, as this merry queen of burlesque did in New York, Tor many weeks, against the multifarious at? tractions of opera bouffe at the Grand Opera House, Shakespearian revival at Booth's Thea? tre, Italian Opera at the Academy, and Eng? lish comedy at Wallack's and Daly's Theatres, must be accounted no small success, and, 1 nally, to have stormed the very fortret s of | the legitimate drama, and. obtained posses? sion of Wallack's Theatre, was a triumph ln leed. To-night the lair Lydia, with her en? tirely new and brilliant company, present their rollicking travestie of the dole!ul tale of Blue Beard and his seven victims, and lt will aa well worth a visit to I he Academy to see, liter all, what a patient, long-suffering and much abused wretch this poor old fellow was. THE BR?DERLICHER BUND will give one or j their pleasant musical and dramatic entertain? ments this evening. The amusing farce en? titled "F?nf minuten Berliner," will be en? acted, and the entertainment will close with lancing as usual. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.-The following jases are within the call for to-day: No. 29, Francis Sires vs. William Moran; No. 40, Thos. r. Picken s vs. Isaac M. Dwight; No. 76, Jas. Kose et al vs. Joseph A. Huger; No. 147, D. E. Ebaughvs. N. H. Guyton; No. 149, Robert iustln vs. J. W. Bedford. CLUBS AND STARS.-A young man, white, ivho raised a disturbance In Market street and .ried to break Into Mr. Gleason's barroom, was fined one dollar. Two colored men, brothers, fonnd lying irunk, at daylight yesterday morning, on the sidewalk in Thomas street, each paid up a j lue of one dollar. THE COMISO SCH?TZENFEST.-We learn from the Deutsche Zeitung that at the last meeting af the German Rifle Club, held on the evening of the 1st Instant, a large number of new mem? bers were elected. It was resolved to build three more new booths at the Platz and do away entirely with the tents. The Post Band at the Citadel bas been engaged for the parade ind dancing In the hall, and Beck's Band for the parade and open air music. All of the booths and the great bar will be sold at auc tion at the Platz on Wednesday, the 10th in? stant. The Savannah Sch?tzen Gesellschaft aas accepted the Invitation of the Charleston :Iub to be present at the fest, and a large dele? gation are expected. The Carolina Rifle Club bas also accepted their invitation, and will join lo the parade and fest. Hotel Arrivals-April 3. PAVILION HOTBI?. D. L. Ear, S. S. Niblock, Florida; F. N. Walk? er, South Carolina; P. Cantwell, Columbia; B. J. Barnett, Sumter; J. C. Smith, Richmond; J. Harper, Klngstree; J. B. B. Lowry and wife Columbia; J. J. Bronson, Barnwell Sentinel; T. R. Gaines, South Carolina; J. H. Johnson, Bal? timore. CHARLESTON HOTEL.. XL TT. Stevana, May Bald; A. TV. Sliawsoo, Union; P. S. March, New York; L. L. Fowler, Greenville; L. Alcott and son, Cleveland; L. Llppman, Savannah; S. K. Hays, Covington; H. F. Moore, New Xork; Max Furchgolt, city; R. JR. Bren, Savannah; S. A. Woods and wife, South Carolina; W. A. Beall, Augusta; C., B. Earl, New York; D. G. Cotrell and lady, New ?ork; Mrs. J. Mosaer, Augusta; T. A. Phillips and wile, C. A. Phillips, Dayton. MILLS HOUSE. F. Arnim, 8outh Carolina; F. Shepard, New York; J. G. Nichole, St. Helena; Mrs. E. Mul? vaney, New York; H. H. Alexander, Washing? ton; J. K. Jlllson and wife, Columbia; J. Up? ton, New York; Mrs. E. C. Hewson, Palmyra; M. Trott, Philadelphia. meetings This Day. Pythagorean Lodge, at hall-past 7 P. M. Live Oak Club, at 6 P. M. Palmetto Guard Bifie Club, at halt-past 7 P. M. Irish Rifle Club, at 8 P. M. Germania Lodge, K. P., at 8 P. M. Auction Sales This Day. Leitch & Bruns will sell at 10 o'clock, at the Calder House, furniture, Ac. H. H. DeLeon will sell at ll o'clock, near the Postofflce, real estate, and at 12 o'clock, Savannah and Charleston Railroad stock. J. G. Mllnor A Co. will sell at ball-past 10 o'clock, at their store, dry goods, hats, Ac. Wm. McKay will sell at 10 o'clock, at bis store, furniture, contents of barber shop, Ac. T. M. Cater will sell at 9 o'clock, at his store, molasses. _ Ji VS INES a NOTICES. SPECIAL ATTENTION is called to the sale of I Savannah and Charleston Railroad Stock this day, at twelve o'clock, by H. H. DeLeon, at ] corner Broad and East Bay streets. Parties interested will please take notice. H. H. DELEON will sell this day, at eleven o'clock, at corner Broad and East Bay streets, valuable Beal Estate to close an estate. MERCHANTS leaving their orders for Rail? road and Vessel Receipt Books this week, can have their names Inserted without extra cost at No. 107 East Bay. B. K. NEUFVILLE. apr3-3_ AT F?RCHGOTT, BENEDICT & Co., No. 244 King street-an elegant selection of Japanese Silks, only 85 cents, worth $1 and $1 25. Also, a full line of the very best 4 4 French Percales in stripes and flowered, fast colors, only 18, 20 and 22* cents. _ aprl AT FDKCHGOTT, BENEDICT A Co., No. 244 King slr. et-a new andelegant assortment of J 20 and 25 cents Dre6s Good?, just unpacked. Also, the Dolly Varden Polonaise in large se? lection. _ _ aprl JOST RECEIVED, the celebrated Alpine Para? sols, all colors and shades and sizes, at Furch gott, Benedict & Co. mch29 GAMES ! GAMES ?-Magic Hoops, Building Blocks, Alphabet Blocks. HASEL STREET BA? ZAAR. ^_ febl5-th MARK YOUR CLOTHING!-Order your Stencil Plates at the Hasel street Bazaar and East Bay News Room. _octl4-th CROQUET 1 CROQUET !-The cheapest In the city. Price $4. HABEL STREET BAZAAR. dec20 _ NOTICE TO TOURISTS.-Stereoscopic views of Charleston and vicinity for sale at the Hasel street Bazaar. dec29 SOME REASONS WHT THE SINGER SEWIKO MACHINE IS THE BEST m THE WORLD.-1st. Because lt will do both light and heavy work ; 2d. Because lt never gets ont of order ; 3d. Because it ls the simplest In the world ; 4th. Because any child ten years of age can operate lt with ease. Office, King street. _mchl6-8luth 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. Ttnnma Londoo, 63 Regent street. UXPOTS jjew ycrk< 92Q BROADWAVI Boston, 9 Temple Place. FURCHGOTT, BENEDICT & Co., sole Agents for Charleston._ nov3-6mos COUGHS AND COLDS.-Those who are Buffer? ing from Coughs, Colds', Hoarseness, Sore Throat, &c, should try "Brown's Bronchial Troches." apr2-tutbs3 (Eloping, (Eailor.ng, &c. FASHIOIV FOR SPRING AND SUMMER, 1872. MENKE & MULLER, CLOTHIERS, NO. 325 KING STREET, THREE DOORS BELOW LIBERTY STREET, Invite attention to their large and splendid stock of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES. COATINGS, Suiting Cheviots, Linens, Ac, and the handsom? est selection or Pams and Vest Pattern?, which will be made to order under the supervision of a mest skilful and fashionable cutter. CLOTHING FOR HEN, YOUTH, BOYS AND CHILDREN, Of every style and quality, and at very low prices. AND A GOMPLETEJSTOCK OF GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, Which embraces the celebrated STAR SHIRTS and the choicest novelties In NECK WEAR. All orders promptly executed and satisfaction guaranteed._apr2-4moa -r girthing ano inrnisrung ??HO?. ^EJSSANT SUPPLY OP SPRING CLOTHING, NOW OFFERED BY WM. MATTHIESSEN CORNER OP ' . KING AND WENTWORTH 8TS. IN THE STOCK ARE THE READING STYLES OF CHEVIOT DERBY SUITS, AT Piton 815 TO 923 PER stir, SUITABLE FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. BLUE AND BLACK CLOTH MORNING COATS DIAGONAL COATINGS IN DEBBY AND MORNING SUITS LIGHT MIXED CASSIMERE MORNING SUITS ELEGANT FANCY CASSIMERE PANTS Ac, ?Sec., Ac, <&c. BOYS', YOUTHS' AND CHILDREN'S SUITS, OF NEW STYLES, HANDSOMELY MADE FOR ALL AGES AND IN VARIETY OF QUALITIES. FURNISHING GOODS. SILK 8CARFS, TIES AND BOWS, of Novel Patterns and Styles. GLOVES. SUSPENDERS, HANDKERCHIEFS, tte ?c &c. MERINO AND THREAD UNDERSHIRTS. JEAN DRAWERS, of a new Patented make. STAR SHIRTS IN ALL QUALITIES, FROM $2 TO $3 60. CHEVIOT SHIRTS, MANUFACTURED BY THE INVENTORS (FISK, CLARK A FLAGG) AT $4. IMITATION CHEVIOT SHIRTS, AT $2. LINEN AND PAPER COLLARS, o? over Twenty Styles. TAILORING DEPARTMENT Supplied with a beautiful assortment of SCOTCH, ENGLISH. FREN H AND AMERICAN CLOTHS, COATINGS. DIAGONALS AND FANOY CASSI M EKES, which win be made up to order In beu style, at moderate prices. Cloths, Coatings & Cassimeres SOLD BY THE PIECE OR YARD. mch30-stntblmo grjirts ano iFnrnisrjing ?oobs. irT CHEVIOT SHIRTS AND COLLARS. Made to order or Best Materials, and WARRANTED TO FIT. Sent by Express, C. O. D. to any part of the country. Directions lor measurement Bent on application. SCOTTS STAR SHIRT EMPORIUM, MEETING- STREET, Opposite the Market. novia_ ?JHARLES BERBUSSE, BASKET MANUFACTURER, NO. 379 KING STREET, Has Just returned from the North with a large Stock of Goods, consisting of : BASKETS, CHINAWARE, AND TOYS. ALSO, A large assortment or CHILDREN'S CAR? RIAGES, rangln? lo price from $4 to $26. He ls also Agent ror Colby's celebrated "Little Washer and Clothes Wringer," the most perfect and cheapest In use. which he sells at manufac? turers' price. Call and examine for yourself. mch22 rmw2mo _2n*ntance* - -. _ LIFE ASSOCIATION OF ?MERIGA. ?irr.ua .-.od SYNOPSIS OF REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC. 31,1871. THE NET ASSETS ABE $3,613,153 50. THE GROSS LIABILITIES ARE $3,246,516 05. LEAVING A SURPLUS OVER ALL LIABILITIES OF 8366,637 45. The AflsetB on the 1st of January, 1871, were $3,611,968 40, showing ? Net Increase In Assets, from the DUElness of the year, of 8i,oi i,i9s ol. INCOME AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR 1871. INCOME. I. Cash received for premiums.;.$1,281,708 75 II. Cash received for lateseston Bonds, Real Estate Loans and Premium Loans. 182,32? 43 JIL Cash received from other Companies on account of Losses on Policies of the Aseo* elation reinsured. 13,60000 IT. Loan Income on New Premiums. 270.888 ?4 V. Loan Income ou Benewal Premiums..*.. 828,089 64 Total actual Income.$a,t 70.404 36 Premiums In precess of collection. $407,117 81 Total Income, including ontstandlngs.99,483,581 67 DISBURSEMENTS. % Expenses or Management, including Commissions, Advances to Agents, Ao.9541,307 49 TAXES. ' ' v Cash paid for IT. S. and Local Taxes, Ac..$i4,07a 10 DISBURSEMENTS TO POLICY-HOLDEES. Total amount returned to policy-holders as dividends; for surrendered policies, and In payment of claims..9744444 80. The foregoing figures give the following ratios to ACTUAL REOElPrs during the past year: Paid to Poiicy-n olde rs for dividen is, death claims, Ac.... .86.8 per vent, or actual receipts. Paid for expenses, commoted commissions. Ao.20.0 per cent, or actual receipts. Paid for taxes m the various States.7 per cent, of actual receipts. EXTRACT FRON PRESIDENT'S REPORT. ?ft "The expense attendant upon the first establishment or the business ot a Life Company, lo new territory, ls necessarily very considerable, yet you win be gratified to learn that the ratio of expense to receipts shows a steady decline, and lo tbe future-tue initiatory expenses haying already been incurred-the decrease tn this item should continue." ?> POLICIES. Policies m force December ai, 1870.V* Insuring $46,665,740. Policies m force December 31,1871.Mia Insuring $62,847,410 Net Increase rr om business or 1871.1,614 policies Insuring $7,19^700. EXTRACT FROM PRESIDENT'S REPORT. "These figures must prove very gratifying, in view of the fact that the last year has been con? sidered a very unfavorable one for Lire Insurance Companies, and I am led to think that the Asso? ciation will show a larger Increase in its business irom the operations of 1871 than any other Com? pany ic America." . . . , GENERAL INFORMATION RESPECTING THE OPERATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION DURING THE YEAR. ORGANIZATION OF DEPARTMENTS. During the year the business ot the Association has been pushed into new territory, and there are now fully erganlzed and In active operation Twenty-seven Departments, of which SSVIN have been organized during 187L Commissions bave been lamed authorizing the creation of seven other Departments, which are now lu process or organization. During the month or February two or these nave been organized, viz: The New York Department, with about three hundred and thltty trustees, and Western New Turk, with fifty, to be Increased to one ti und red. EXTRACTS FROM THE i'EESIDENT'S REPORT. "Before leaving the subject of new Departments, I most can yonr attention to the success of the Association In New York. A list of trustees, numbering abont .tiree hundred members, have quali? fied, and will organize, by electing directors and offlcers, on the Oth prox. Tbls ls a great triumph, and lt proves most conclusively tust the prtoclples upon which the Association ls baaed do not call for tbe patronage of merely a single State or section or tbe country; they are universal in their ap? plication, and must be recognized by the whole nation." T JAMES H. BRITTON. HENRY W. HOUGH, President. vice-President. a rM WILLIAM HANLEY, Secretary and Actuary. Drugs at ITJIjoksalu. DOWIE, MOISE & DAVIS, IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLE SALE DRUGGISTS, CHARLESTON, S. O. We beg to call the attention of Druggists, Physicians and Country Merchants to our large and complete Stock of Drugs M?decines, Chemicals, Paints, Olia Dyestuffs, Perfumery, Patent Medicines, Glassware, window Glass, Druggists' Sundries and all Goods usually kept m a FIRST-CLASS WHOLESALE DRUG WAREHOUSE. CONSISTING IN FAST OF: ALUM. OPIUM, CASTOR OIL, RADWATS BELIEF. BORAX, MORPHINE, SWEET OIL, MUSTANG LINIMENT, . BRIMSTONE, QUININE, TANNE KS' OIL 8IM0N8'3 LITER REGULATOR, SULPHUR, BLUE MASS, LINSEED OIL, WIN8LOWS SOOTHING SYRUP, EPSOM SALTS, CHLOROFORM, TURPENTINE, TARRANTS APERIENT, INDIGO, CALOMEL, WHITE LEAD, BROWN'S ESS. JAM. GINGER, MADDER. IODIDE POTASS. MIXED PAINTS. ISAACSON'S "SURE POP." We are Agents for Long's Portable Soda Fountain-all complete in one BUver-Piated Draw Stand. The cheapest and most economical and easily managed ?oda Fountain In the world. Ex? pressly Butted to Small Country Drug Stores, Confectionery Establishments, Ac., Ac. Send for Descriptive Circular and Price. We are Proprietors of the following, which we offer with confidence as being equal to any simi? lar Proparations lu the market: SUMTER BITTERS-The Great Southern Tonic. MOISE'S LIVER PILLS-Purely Vegetable. MOISL'S HORSE. HOG AND CATTLE POWDERS. MOISE'S ft Vf K AND AGUE PILLS-Warranted to Cure. MOISE'S POPULAR WHITE WORM CANDY. . MOISE'S MORNlNGSTAtt YEAST or BAKING POWDERS. feb29-SCAW8mos SAMPLES FURNISHED FREE OF CHARGE. THE DOLLAR REWARD SOAP ! THE ONLY SOAP IN THE WORLD THAT WASHES FLANNELS WITHOUT SHRINKING THEM. Washes with bot, cold, bard, soft, or salt water. Removes Pitch, Tar, Paint, Grease, Printers' Ink, Sweat, Leather or Fruit stains. Superior to cast ii? Soap for Toiler, purposes. RAPPLEYE Ac KNIGHT, Manufacturers, NOS. 1631 and 1633 RIDGE AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. DOWIE, MOISE & DAVIS, apn-imoDtc AGENTS FOR CHARLESTON, 3. C. ?iliUinern, iXIrjiic (Soo?s, 4frt. TRTNG OFENI?GT MRS. M. J. ZERNOW, No. 304 King Street, WILL OPEN THIS DAT AN ASSORTMENT OF READY-MADE SUITS. Sole Agent for Mlle. DEMOREST'3 PAPER PATTERNS. SHOULDER BRACES, DRESS-MAKING In all Ita branches. Country or?era will recelvefprompt attention. rncb28-tutns3moa_ pHOICE FURNITURE AT LOW PRICES 1 R. C. MILLINGS," FURNITURE DEALER, No. 444 KING STREET, Near John Street, Charleatoo, S. C., would respectfully Inform the public that he has just received a choice and select lot of FURNI? TURE, Including Grecian, Gothic and Corinthian Chamber Sets, which will compete with anything m the city for cheapness and foamy of style and finish. Also a specialty of Ladles', Misses' apd Chil? dren's-ROCKERS, anda variety ot Dining-room Furniture-Oak, Walnut and Imitation Rose? wood-which he will sell from ten to fifteen per tent cheaper than any other store m the city. Call and compare bis styles and price with those found elsewhere. NO. 444 KING STREET. At the Sign or the Man and Rocker, feb26-mth2mos Charleston, S. C. MILLINERY GOODS, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S STOCKING SUSPENDERS, and LILY BLOOM. Sst?ing Mar??int9. THE NEW IMPBOYE? WHEELER & WILSON SILENT SEWING- MACHINE ! THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST ! WHEELER & WILSON VICTORIOUS AT THE LATE STATE FAIB, HELD AT COLUMBIA I Why lt Should Have th? Preference of all Other? t 1st. Because lt ls tue simplest. 2d. Because lt sews easier. 3d. Because it sews faster. uh. Because lt uses no Shuttle. 6th. Because lt makes less noise. 6th. Because lt 1B more durable. 7th. Because it has been before the public for over twenty years, and hence lt ls no experiment to try IL Ninety thousand more Family Machines sold than by any other company. its late improve? ments Bet it far ahead of any thing in the market. Adjusting and repa ring done promptly. All work warranted. Call and examine, whether wishing to parchase or not. WHYTE . & HARRAL, General Somtuern Ac?m?, IVO. ?Oe KING STREET* letti