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THE FLORAL EXHIBITION. A JuhlLLIAST DI SP LA T AT THE VILLA. The Art Gallery-Fruit? and Vegeta? bles-A. Splended A ??ort me nt of Flow? er*-The Grounds Illuminated-Manic by the Citadel Band. The Agricultural Society ef South Carolina has always held a high place in the esteem and confidence of the public. Their exhibi? tions before the war were brilliant affairs, and were regarded by all as true exponents of what the fertile lands of the coast were capable of, and what our various indnBtrleB could accomplish. The crippled condition of the society since the war bas, in a measure, precluded these annual exhibitions, but the old charm was still felt, and when it was an? nounced that the society were about to give a floral exhibition the call met with a cordial response. The committee appointed for the purpose made all necessary arrangements, ? and received their recompense in the unani? mous well-done of the visitors who attended the opening of the floral exhibition yesterday. THE RYAN VILLA. The villa is Bltuated at the southwest corner of Calhoun and Bulledge streets, and it re? commends itself at once, by its location and plan, for the purpose lor which lt is tempo rarlly adapted. The handsome residence, with the dome rising from amoog the green trees and shrubberies, at once attracts atten? tion, and the visitor enters the gate with con? fidence. Passing along a smooth walk, the first cjbject of interest Is.the spacious FLOWER TEST, in size sixty by forty feet. It is made lor the purpose of affording a covering to plants which might not safely be kept within doors. Several large tent-flies are stretched at a suit? able heighth from the ground, and beneath these is a huge flower stand, extending the whole length o? the tent, and rising, in a pyra? midal shape, in four tiers. Gas has been in? troduced in the tent, and five chandeliers afford ample light. The tent ia one of the most popular places on the grounds, and THE DISPLAY OP PLASTS beneath it ls already magnificent. The whole space upon every Uer of the stand ls filled with exquisite specimens of rare geranium flowers. Among them tall lilies, white and pink, geraniums In bloom, dainty fuchsias, lovely pelargoniums, carnation pinks, pansies and verbenas, are conspicuous. The gerani? ums, however, form the principal part oi the display, and their beauty Is praised on every side, particularly the silver and gold leaved, the scented, the zonale, and the double varie? ties. A Perfection geranium, in full'bloom, several lovely celare as, a Glorie de Nancy, and others were particularly admired. This part of the exhibition was also rendered very in? teresting by a large collection of choice ex? otics, the names of which are so unlike the plants, that we should advise all visitors to dispense with the former and examine the latter. A musical little ca?arle pipes a shrill adieu to the visitor leaving the tent a d en? tering upon ' w A SURVEY OF THE GROUNDS. These are beautifully laid out, and have been admirably prepared fortbe exhibition. The walks are smooth, and eveiy particle of dust ls kept down by the continual application of the waterpotB, which lend a refreshing coolness to the air. The plats oi grass bave been mown, and the rose-bushes bordering them are carefo'Iy trimmed, and their roses disposed to advantage. Along the thick and closely-clipped hedges of wild orange, which border the walks, long benches have been erected whareon parties may rest and enjoy the scene. The numerous trees and the con? cealing shrubbery have all been attended to, and the whole ol the grounds are in perfect order, and afford aa pleasant and convenient a place for a stroll as can well be found. In . the centre of the grounds, and around a large locust tree, is the stand for the Post Band. These are present from the opening until the dosing of the exhibition, and regale the visit? ors with marches, waltzes, galops and beauti? ful selections from the operas. The pro? gramme yesterday was as follows: PROGRAMME. 1. Medley Quickstep. 2. Grand ana from Nebuchadnezzar. 3. Moonbeam Waltz. 4. Selections from the Bohemian Girl. 5. Song-The Little Church around the Corner. 6. Lurline Waltz. 7. Seena lrom Ernani. * 8. Ansonla Galop. 9. Martha Quadrille. 10. Polka-Cornet Solo. 1U-Selection - Lucre zia Borgia. 12. Rose Polka Redowa. 13. L'Ardlta Waltz. 14. Vaterland March. The large building on the right o? the band ls occupied by the energetic Mr. Brookbanks as an ice cream saloon. It is neatly fitted up, and there ices, sherbets, soda and other re? freshments are dispensed. The house on the opposite Bide of the grounds is occupied by tbe committee. The villa has a large hall into which the visitors enter, with receding rooms In the right and left- wings, all large and airy, and having tall windows which are thrown open, affording easy ingress from the long piazzas. These rooms have all been decorated with much taste. The large hall ia furnished with numerous paintings, and in the Interstices around the wall are hung elegant baskets of fresh spring roses and flowers. Standsand mounds of roses are also disposed around, and bouquets, rich in coloring and rare in fra? grance, are placeced upon the tables. The flowers are all fresh and sprinkled with dew, and a delicious weight of perfume pervades the suit oi apartments. In the ball also are SPECIMEN'S OF WAX CUTTINGS which deserve a closer inspection. They con? sist ol flowers, fruits, ?c., made by the hand from wax. The specimens exhibit a high de? gree of skill and taste, one representiBg sev? eral roses, moss lichens, ?c., and another re? presenting a white crois reclining upon a bed ot moss,.and surrounded with variegated roses, were much admired. The plain white cross, also, with the sprig of leave* and tendrils around it, was particularly chaste and elegant. The other rooms were all decorated like the hall with a prolusion of fragrant flowers, but in the room of the extreme west wing ls a display of VEGETABLES ANT? FRUITS, which forms a prominent feature of the exhi? bition. The display is not as extensivo as could have been wished, but the specimens are remarkably fine, and are exhibited to much advantage on the pyramidal stand. On the top stands a luxuriant strawberry plant, growing finely, and bearing a profusion Of berries in all the stages, from the incipient berry to the ripe, luscious fruit, of extravagant size. Tte r?!ant was grown by Mr. J. H. Johnson, at his residence in President street, whence he has also furnished a basket of the same fruit, the general size and flavor of which combined are something un? usual. Two other samples of this kind of berry, sent by Mrs. Bacot and Mrs. Mci ur", us. are also splendid specimens o? the perfection to wbicb the fruit can be brought by attention and Judicious cultivation. A basket of arti? chokes and asparagus, by Mr. E. Lafitte, of Irish potatoes by Mr. Chisolm, and several cauliflowers of enormous size, r-e also notice? able. The collection is ccmplt.ed by a curi? osity in the shape ol a piece ol' bark, a foot thick, from the California for tree, sen T. L. Luca?. The rooms on the seco: are not yet decorated to any extent, furnished only with several engraving eentlng various scenes from the most of Shakespeare's plays. The upper however, affords a line stand for over the grounds and the constant throngs Im en adere in the garden. THE ART EXHIBITION elicited the encomiums of all the visite shows that there is still in Charleston e tlon of paintings which does credit to ture and taste oi the city. Most o? th inge came from the galleries of Dr. Bose, the late F. J. Porcher, Mr. G. 1 Hams, Mr. E. Lafitte and Major Hut so and among them are the worthy prod o? some gifted amateurs, who seldom public honors. The pictures were, in g well bung, and in the mellow light c< seen to advantage. In the east room, Mr. G. W. Williams lted two lajge oil paintings-CrosBl Ford and Watering horses; also, a frull and a copy oi one of Claude Lorraine's iar masterpieces. Mrs. Andrew Simon hiblts a pretty cottage scene painted, 1 lleve, by herself. Mrs. Trenbolm exb picture, In which the moonlight prc some novel effects. In the second room Mr. E. Lafitte es two charming pictures; the Love-Lett* Linda di Chamounix. Three portraits b ly and one by Bogle are in this room; to: with a striking picture, exhibited by Mr. Toale, having for its subject the Legend O'Donohue. The picture of a lady, exh by Mr. E. B. Heyward, Is unquestlonabl of the gems o? the whole collection. In the third room are the following pit from the gallery of the late F. J. Porchi copy of the Holy Family, a copy of Gi Hope, a fine copy of Coregglo's Sybil, a P and Nestlings, two quaint companion pie the Fruit-Seller, after Gerard Dow, anc Quack Doctor-a cattle piece, after Bosa voli, and a large symbolical painting of Cb Mr. E. B. Heyward exhibits a rich dust? Fruits and Flowers, In oil. A copy o? Gi St. Catharine, exhibited by Mr. Loul DeSaussure, is a charming blt of work, artist having caught with singular felicit, style and tone of the original. Major Hi Lee exhibits a fine composition on porcel the Flight from Jerusalem -a 6lriklog pii of au aged priest, -brought from Mexico believe, by General Gadsden, and a minie copy of Goethe's Fisherman. Dr. A. B. exhibits a handsome portrait by Mr. Ge Barnwell, of Charleston; also a large plc of the Fortune-Teller. Thl3 picture ls e: lent In conception, and in treatment. M: Lafitte exhibits a Shylock and Jessica. Willis exhibits a group ot heads. In the fourth loom ls a email painting porcelain, the Power of Love, lrom the co tlon of the late F. J. Porcher. From the s collection we bave two charming pieces^ b B. Irving, of Charleston. One of thesi Street Scene in Germany, was painted by for Major Porcher, and the other, Camp C lard on Morris Island, was presented by Irving to that gentleman. Better sped m of Mr. Irving's work could hardly be fou and the camp scene will not fail to attract loving attention of every old Coofeden Dr. A. B. Bose exhibits a pretty Return from the Field, a good Game-Keeper and j exquisite picture by J. B. Irving-an Old I and Child. This picture ls much admired lt deserves to be. Mr. E. B. Hey ward exbll a large landscape, and Mr. I. S. K. Bennet river-side scene. Mrs. Trenbolm exhibits 1 Swiss scenes-the Bear Hunters and Harv Home. Mrs. A. G. Magrath exhibits V groups ol flowers, a picture ol two children three-quarter length portrait and a scene the Catskill Mountains. These were pain) by t ers el % and are works of great merit. 1 scene in the Catskills is the most effective ber collection; the coloring, lights and wh treatment are admirable. Mr. Willis exhlt a Flemish interior; the burghers smoki the inevitable clay pipe. Mr. E. Lafitte < bibles two other choice paintings. In the fifth room Major Lee exhibits ' Going to the Pasture, and afine portrait, th: I or four hundred years old, of Franz Yon St Ingen, the companion of Luther, by SchmU A Buffalo ou the Prairies ls a well-handli piece from the Porcher collection. Mr. H. Griggs exhibits a group of Sheep and a Cc tage scene. Dr. A. B. Rose exhibits a Gips Camp. Dr. Dawson exhibits a portrait porcelain, and a noble head by Charles Frase of Charleston. Mrs. Trenbolm exhibits picture of Cattle, and last comes King Chanl deer surrounded by his conscious queens. It will be seen that the collection ls a larj one, and for that reason no elaborate; accour. of each picture could be given. The only o ject ls to point out the general subject of tl pictures, and to give the names of those wi have kindly lent them for exhibition. THE SCENE AT NIGHT was surpassingly beautiful. The spaclou villa was brilliantly lighted, and the flash < the gas-jets was brilliantly reflected from th flowers, the paintings and the rich toilettes ( the fair visitors, making a charming plctur of life and mirth, and happiness. In th grounds also, as well as in the mansion, th mellow light of the garden lamps -'shone o fair women and brave men" promenading along the hedge-bordered walks, and seate !n quiet nooks under the spreading branche of the trees. Long lines of gaudy lantern stretched in all directions from the house, anc furnished ample light, while their twlnklinj radiance through the foliage completed a pic ture of fairy-land-a re ~ 'ion of a poet'i dream of "music, moonlig.n, love and flow? ers." There ls an old song somewhere whlct declares that "Day ighr. may do for the gay, The tnoughiless, the careless, the free, But there's s .-me hius: about the moon's ray, ?J hat ls dearer to you and to me," and the happy promenaders amoog the flow? ers last evening appeared to be in full sympa? thy with this sentiment, and evidently thought that while the daylight might be all very well tor the connoisseurs to make critical inspec? tion of the exotics, the evening and the moon's rays, eked out by the Chinese lanterns, was by far more agreeable to them. TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. The exhibition will be open this afternoon j and evening lrom 4 until 10 o'clock, P. M. It I has been suggested that many strangers, who arrive fn the city, would like lo viBlt the exhi? bition, but hardly know where it ls. If the Rutledge 6treet cars were furnished with a flag or sign indicating the place, ?o., of the exhibition, lt would accommodate all parties. The Post band will be in attendance this after? noon, and the following programme will be discoursed: PROGRAMME. 1. Echoes of the Weat. 2. Selections from Lucrezia Borgia. 3. Polka-Confusion, (solo basso.) 4. Firefly Galop. 5. Thou art so near and yet so far. 6. War Polka, (cornet solo.) 7. Selections from Lucia. 8. When the corn is waving, Annie. 9. Cavalry March. 10. Selections from the Bohemian Girl. 11. Freundschans Galop. 12. Waltz. 13. Ring the bell.softly, (song.) 14. Prince Frederick Charles March. 15. Don't be angry with me, my darling. BILL HEADS piloted on fine paper at $3, $4, 15, $6 50 and $8 50 per thousand, according to size, at THE NEWS Job Office. THE FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT FA BADE. Thc military and the Lcagni- Thc Procession-Speech-making on the Battery-An Orderly Day. Yesterday was celebrated generally among the colored people cf the city as the anniver? sary o? the adoption of the fifteenth amend? ment to the Constitution of the Doited States. But little excitement was manifested in the early part of the day, and the only Indication of anything unusual was the occasional ap? pearance of some smartly dressed militiaman of the national guard and the general move? ment on the part of the old peanut and candy street corner venders towards the Battery. The procession assembled io the upper part of the city, in Meeting street, with the right resting on Mary street, lt consisted ol the First Beglment N. G. S. C., about three hundred strong, under arms, and about sixty members of the Union League. The coiumn moved at a little after 10 o'clock through Mary and down King streets. At the head was the music in the shape of a few drums and fifes. Then came tbe militia, marching in creditable style, and lastly the Union League, headed by President M. Adams, with book and candle, in the approved mys? terious manner. Abreast of the music swarm? ed a crowd of colored men and women willi innumerable urchins, whose sole aim and duly on the occasion seemed to be to Increase the confusion as muchas possible and make the greatest noise. The column moved down King street to Basel, through Hasel to Meet? ing, down M?eting to Market, through Mar ket.to Ea.-. Bay, down the latter street to Broad, through Broad to Meeting, down Meet? ing to Tradd, through Traddto East Battery to the White Point Garden. At the garden the array of civic and mili? tary societies (the N. G. S. C. and the Union Leazue) of the colored citizens was quite small, when compared with the members par? ticipating in the last year's celebration. Noth? ing daunted, however, the Union League closed up around the speaker's stand, wblch was garnished with several flags and the book and candles borne In the procession. It was occupied by a number of Radical digni? taries and officials, among whom were a lieu? tenant-governor, an ex-aldermao, two or three trial justices, ?fee, and lastly the officers ol the parading regment. 1 he latter bad been detained for some time wbile accomplishing Borne difficult evolutions under the inspira-' lion of the vociferous orders and sot to voce ejaculations of Major Samuel Dickerson, who was in command. Everything belog in readiness at the stand, a colored man, with a good voice, read out a long Hst or names, which, the listening throng were informed, had been elected officers. No opposition being made, the Rev. E. J. Adams then offered up a prayer, after which the fifteenth amendment, with the accompanying portion of the President's message and the proclamation, was read aloud. The orator of the doy was then Introduced in tbe person of Wm. E. Burke, a respectable looking black man. He launched forth into what appeared to be a most brilliant exordium, but his words could only be beard by a favored few within a radius of ten feet from the speaker. Those beyond this distance looked on with thirsty ears, and watched with wonder hlB animated gestures. This had a depressing effect upon the speaker, who began to talk more slowly and finally halted. The silence was oppressive. The crowd never whis? pered. The orator turned the leaves of the Bible, until some old politician kicked the pitcher of water. The speaker seized upon the Idea and the pitcher simulta? neously, and, In a twinkling, was watching the audience through the bottom of the tumbler The crowd was still cruelly silent, and once more tbe orator raised bis arm with a gesture as if to command silence. This was the end of lt. The break in bis speech was too dama? ging to be repaired, and the speaker retired among the shadows. It is reported that tbe orator was suffering from a pulmonary af? fliction, which might excuse his sudden failure in the midst of the oration ol the day. Robert Purvis, of Pennsylvania, was then Introduced by Chairman Adams, and began to speak. H1B voice was better than his logic, and could be easily beard. He proved to the satisfaction ol all the celebrants that this country belonged, first to the colored people, next to the Indians, and.lastly, to the white people. Then, by an apt illustretion from Shylock's defence, be established that the col? ored people were human beings and not ani? mals, and excusing himself from any further effort, on the plea of a bronchial affection, he retired. The Rev. E. J. Adams was next called, who, notwithstanding the extravagant compliments which he paid the "preceding speaker," made a far better speech. His allusions to the day and its associations were made with dignity and vigor, and suited the tone ol his hearers. One sentence (where he pointed to Fort Sum? ter and rejoiced that, in sight of that fortress, which had been for years the guardian strong? hold of slavery, they could now llfi up their voices and cast a free ballot, and that a gov? ernment existed wherein the right of all men were respected) was received with shouts. During the speaking the want of interest manifested was striking. The militia were marching about, stacking arms, &c, others were strolling through the garden, laughing and talking. Some who had been drawn up near the stand had quietly dispersed, and only a small circle seemed anxious to hear the orators. After the speech last alluded to, the want of enthusiasm compelled a stoppage o: all speech-making, and many an orator had to smother bis eloquence until a more pro? pitious occasion. The stand was dismantled; the companies and the Union League formed and sought their various places of muster; the crowd slowly dispersed, and about half-past two o'clock hardly a vestige o? the celebration could be seen. The whole affair was con? ducted with order and propriety and passed off quietly. SOLF?GE CLASS.-The new Solf?ge class of Mrs. P. J. Barbot will be formed at the corner of Smith and Montague, at five o'clock this afternoon, when any persons who have not yet sent in their names may Join the class. THE NEW YORK VEGETABLE MARKET_The Daily Bulletin ot Tuesday, April 30th, gives the following as the condition of the vegeta? ble trade on Monday : Old potatoes continue rather slow, and prices, though quotably unchanged, are still rather weak. New potatoes are in fair sup? ply, and sell at $9al0 for Bermuda, and about $9 for Florida. Sweets ure steady. Seed sweets are plenty and dull at $3a3 25. Our quotations are In bulk ; in shipping order 50c per barrel must be added. We quote : $2 50a $2 75 per barrel for Peach bio wa: $2 50a2 75 per barrel for Early Bose ; $2a2 25 tor Early Good? rich ; $125a2 per barrel for Dyrlgbts ; $1 75a2 per barrel lor Jackson Whites ; $1 75a2 for Prince Alberts. Sweet potatoes $4al 50 for Delaware kiln-dried. Vegetables are mode? rately active and generally lower, excepting carrots, which are scarce and higher. South? ern green peas, which opened last week at $11 per crate, are now selling at $2. We quote : Carrots $2 75a3 per barrel. Radishes $2 50J3 per 100 bunches. Busala turnips $2 50a 13 per barrel ; white do. $3. Parsnips $1 50a2. Onions 50ca$l 50 for red, and about $3 per barrel for white. Sprouts $3 per barrel. Spin? ach $3a5 per barrel. Bermuda tomatoes 65a 95c per box; do. onions $2 50a3 per crate. Soutaern kale (2 50a3. THE COURTS. The Stale Supreme Court. In this court on Tuesday the following caseB were heard: Ei parte Theodore Debay, petition for writ of habeas corpus. Mr. C. D. Melton for peti? tioner. Granted; writ made returnable May 7th, IO A. M. Gotlieb A. NeuflVr against J. CampBen Sr Co. Struck off. Arthur Emory against John Davis. Mr. W. DeTrevllle was heard for appellant; Mr. Glover for the respondent; Mr. DeTreville in reply. Henry 0. Morrissey against John Hargraves Mr. Edward McCrady, Jr., was heard for appellant; Mr. Thomas T. Simons lor respond? ent. George W. Williame & Co. against James M. Caldwell <fc Son. Continued by consent. Alva Gage, et al, against the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Charleston. Mr. Spratt was heard for appellants. The Court of Common Piene, held by Judge Graham, was occupied all day yesterday in hearing the arguments in the case against the Farmers.' and Exchange Bank, the question at issue being the liability, under the act of the Legislature, on the part of the stockholders for double the amount of stock owned by them. The Inferior Co nrt was opened at the usual hour yesterday morning, and the following cases disposed of: Henry Draine. Grand larceny. Sealed ver? dict opened. Not guilty. Borneo Green. Grand larceny. Sealed ver? dict opened. Not guilty. Hobe rt Hasell and Joseph Brown. Grand larceny. Verdict, not guilty. To-day the docket will be sounded and the cases fixed for trial. The prisoners convicted during the term will be sentenced on Friday. The cases against the county commissioners for official misconduct will be tried on Monday next. Adjourned until ten o'clock this morning. ACTS OF ASSEMBLY.-We beg to thank Mr. C. M. McJunkln, of the Republican Printing Company, ot Columbia, for a copy of the acts and joint resolutions passed at the session ol 1871-72. CORRECTION.-Annie Bogers, the colored woman, upon whom an inquest was held on Monday, was burled in the churchyard ol Bethel Church, at the corner of Pitt and Cal? houn streets, and not In the Potters' Field, as stated in THE NEWS. THE PICNIC of the Wentworth Street Luther? an Sunday-school will take place to-morrow (Friday) at the Schulzenplatz. The cars will leave the Ann street depot for the picnic ground at a quarter before eight o'clock In the morning. Arrangements have been made which Justify the expectation that this will be among the pleasantest of the May frolics for the young people and their friends. . PRESENTATION.-At a recent meeting Presi? dent C. B. Holmes, of tbe Palmetto Guard Rifle Club, waa made the recipient of a hand? some sliver goblet, a testimonial of the mem? bers to their presiding officer, who had follow? ed the varying fortunes oi the Palmetto Guard since its formation in 1851, and who had made the Palmetto Guard Rifle Club one of the fore? most of similar organizations In the city. MEDICAL DELEGATES. -At a meeting of the Medical Society of South Carolina, held May 1st, the following delegates were. appointed to represent that society at the meeting of the American Medical Association, in Philadel. phla, on the 7th inst : Dr. B. A. Kinloch, Dr. Manning Simons, Dr. J. F. M. Geddings, and Dr. F. Peyre Percher. Alternates-Dr. E. Geddlnge, Dr. J. Ford Prloleau, Dr. J. R Mood, and Dr. Jno. L. Dawson. FOR THE FATHERLAND.-Mr. C. D. Brahe has resigned his office of president of the German Society, his early removal from this city to Germany being the motive. Mr. Brahe is one of our well known dealers In the wholesale leather business, and has re? sided in Charleston for a long number of years. He is now, we fearn, about to return to Germany to live. As an esteemed citizen of Irreproachable character, his removal will be a loss to Charleston. CLUBS AND STARS.-Phillis Thompson, lodged for being disorderly and abusing Jerry Boyd ID Hayoe street, was sentenced to pay a fine of one dollar or spend ten days in the House of Correction. She paid up. Jos. Mitchell, arrested by the detectives on the charge of swindling Isaac Gibbes, colored, and stealing a roll of money and some tobacco from bim, was sent to the House of Correction for thirty daye. E. Wright, lodged for raising a disturbance at the corner of Laurens street and East Bay and threatening a man's life, was sentenced to pay five dollars and give a peace bond for one hundred dollars, or go to the House of Correction for thirty days. The prisoner had not the necessary funds and could not find his friends, and chose the House of Correction. THE OWENS ENGAGEMENT at the Academy is a very pleasant, treat to our community, and we are glad that lt ls likely to prove hand? somely remunerative to the manager. Ano her fine house witnessed the Heir-at Law and Toodles last night. Mr. Owens seems to aim, lu arranging his entertainments, at developing those extraordinary histriooic con? trats for which his wonderful versatility gives him an aptitude hardly equalled by that of any other actor of our day. It would be bard to Imagine any two characters that have less in common than the valiant, self-complacent and bumptious Ollapod and the ancient and dilapidated Down-Easter In quest of his "bar'l of apple sass," whom we beheld OD Tuesday Dight. Aod the contrast was equally striking last eight, when the audience were delighted in succession with personations that were above criticism, of the erudite Pangloss, LL. D. and A. S. S., and of poor, intoxicated Toodles. To-night, ltkewiee, we have "EveryA body's Frleod" and "The Forty WinkB." Of course there will be a Jam. Those who are afraid to laugh ought to keep away. TOE SUNDAY-SCHOOL CONVENTION_A meet? ing of the general committee of the Sunday school Convention was held last evening at the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Asso? ciation, Mr. S. A. Nelson presiding. The meeting was opened by a prayer from the Rev. W. 3. Adams. Trinity Church was select? ed for the place of meeting for the conven? tion. The committee on arrangements re? ported the new German Church, the Citadel Square Baptist Church and the Second Pres? byterian Church as llie most convenient places for mass meetings of the children on the 18th of May, whence they would march afterwards to the grounds of Flynn's Church for the meeting. The clergymen of the various churches were requested to announce next Sunday from their pulpits that the committee on homes, as published in THE NEWS ot the 13th ult., are requested to meet on Monday next, at eight o'clock P. M., at the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association. Numerous re? sponses bave been received from throughout the State, and a large number of delegates will probably attend the convention. THE CATHOLIC PICNIC, A Happy Day at the SchnUcnplati. The third annual picnic of the Catholic Sun? day-Schools, under the auspices of the Catho? lic Institute, took place yesterday at the Scbulzenplatz, and was a source of happiness to thousands of persons. As earl j as half-past eight o'clock, hundreds of children of ?li ages bad assembled at the Ann-street depot, and soon alter a long train took them all up to the avenue of the platz. These were but the first instalment,1 and, as the morning wore on, crowds of additional children and adults came crowding up by omnibuses, steamboats and all manner of conveyances until the throngs upon the grounds could not have numbered less than two thousand persons. Every amusement of the grounds waa in vogue-swinging, riding, ball-playing, Sec. Ia the dancing bal', Muller's Band afforded a pleasant inspiration for myriads of light feet; out in the open air St. Patrick's Band amused Its listen? ers with popular airs, national and senti? mental, and last, but not least, Mr. James Duff discoursed favorite Irish and Scotch airs upon the most musical of bagpipes. The day was cool and pleasant, and a fine breeze wafted the gleeful shouts of the Juvenile players far off Into the surrounding fields. AU of the pastors of tbe various Catholic Churches were present, and also the boys oi the St Patrick's Male Orphan Asylum, under the charge of Messrs. Wm. Meagherand John Gonzalez. In the afternoon prizes were distributed among the boys by the committee .on amusements, and after spending a most Joyous day the young marooners returned to the city by the train at 7 o'clock, with tbe band playing Home Again. The picnic was one ol the most ex? tensive ones of the season, and the manner in which it was conducted, and its happy termi? nation, reflect high credit upon the energy and attention of the gentlemen who had the management of lt in their charge. THE PEOPLB'B BANK OP SODTH CAROLINA. At the annual meeting of the stockholders oi this bank, held yesterday, the report of the president, John Hanckel, Esq., was submitted and adopted. THE WEATHER.-The monthly reports of Observer Sergeaat Evans shows that, during May, the highest mean thermometer was on Sunday last, 73 degrees, and the lowest on April 5, 54 degrees. The total rain-fall for the month was 2.46 inches. c ! CRUMBS.-The annual fair of the Cotton States Horticultural Exhibition opens in Au? gusta on the 8th. It will be a very pleasant gatberiDg. The old flag-staff in White Point Garden was being taken down yesterday. PICNIC AND BALL.-The ?. S. Grant Cavalry celebrated their anniversary yesterday by a parade tbrough the streets and up to Belvi? dere Farm, where they held a Ult. The company turned out about tblrty-flve men, on good horses, and made a fine appearance. The celebration was closed in the evening by a grand ball at the Military Hall, which was well attended, and kept up until a late hour. THE GRAND TOURNAMENT of the Steam Fire Department will take place next Wednesday, and tbe attention of the public Is Invited to the advertisement of tbe committee on ar? rangements in another column. The com? panies will form on the Citadel Green, under the direction of the chiefs and clerk of the Fire Department, who will officiate as at the last parade. The programme for the parade in May, 1871, is to be carried out, with ad? ditional regulations which will be furnished each company on the morning ol the parade, and which have already been noticed In THE NEWS. THE FIREMEN'S TOURNAMENT.-Three prizes will be given to the winning companies In the approaching tournament. The first prize for the steamers consists of a silver ice-water pitcher and two goblets, which may be seen at Hayden's In King street. The second prize for the steamers consists of a massive silver gob? let, which may be seen at Carrlngton's in King street. The prize for the reels consists, also, of a massive silver goblet, which may be seen at Allan'd in King street. All the steam com? panies are busily preparing for tbe contest, and the companies which carry off the palm will not enjoy an easy victory. Hotel Arrival*-.May 1. PAVILION HOTEL. J. B. Bell, J. P. Elklo, Georgia; D. Odom, Bonneau's; F. Mortimer, Savannah; L. P. East, Fort Motte; George S. Anderson and lady, Virginia; W. M. Cummings, BIdgevllle; B. F. Barden, Wm. Rodgers, Effingham; J. C. SDjder, Beaufort CHARLESTON HOTEL. Wm. Craig, J. N. Brown, Mrs. J. N Brown, G. C. Allen, S. B. Mouzon, L. J. Patterson, J. F. McDow, Miss Preston, South Carolina; E. H. May, August. ; G. A. Sawyer, Maine; H. 0. Hare, Pennsylvania; C. F. Barrltt and two la? dies, D. McGregor, V. N. Talmage, J. Dart, A. Roman, wile, two children and nurse, F. L. Pratt, T. P. BealB, Miss Beale, Miss M. Beels, Mies Pratt, J. S. Sheband, C. D. Herwilly, C. C. Hall, New York; E. Join a, J. Nice, Miss Vnndevoort and tour daughters, Philadelphia; B. B. Bridges, North Carolina; A. Beckoft, Baltimore; G. W. Bradley, Mrs. G. W. Bradley and child, C. M. Callahan, United States Army; Com. Norton, and wife, United States Navy; F. W. Ludlow, wife, child and nurse, United States Eoglneers; H. H. Hickman, Georgia; Mrs. General Craig, Miss Craig, Washington; E. J. Baldwin and wife, Ohio; B. W. Lawton and lady, Augusta; Mrs. Keudall, Miss Ken? dall, Miss Glover, Bostoo; F. P. Webber and wife, C. Husoro, wife and child, United Slates Coast Survey._ Meetings This Day. Germania Lodge, K. P., at 8 P. M. Pythagorean Lodge, at 8 P. M. Live Oak Club, at - P. M. Irish Rifle Club, at 8 P. M. Hook and Ladder, No. 2, at 8 P. M. Eagle Fire Company, at 8 P. M. Stooewall Fire Company, at half-past 9 P. M. Auction Sales This Day. Wm. McKay will sell at 10 o'clock, at No. 33 Society street, furniture, Sec.; and at half paBt 7 P. M. at Spear's store, Japan and China goods. F. P. Salas wilt sell at ll o'clock, corner of Philadelphia and Queen streets, wines, groce? ries, &c. Leitch St Bruns will sell at ll o'clock, near the Postoffice, real estate. B. M. Marshall Sc Brother will sell at ll o'clock, near the Postoffice, real estate. Henry Cobla Sc Co. will sell at 9 o'clock, at their store, hams and shoulders. Miles Drake will sell at 10 o'clock, at his store, clothing, hate, <kc. J. Fraser Matbewes will sell at ll o'clock, near the Postofflce, bank and city stock. BUSINESS ENVELOPES.-TBS NEWS Job Office ls now prepared to furnish good envelopes, with business cards printed thereon, at $4 per thousand. Bend your orders. Every merchant and business man should have his card printed on his envelopes. ! BUSINESS NOTICES. NOTICE.-All persons baying accounts aeaingt me are requested to present tbe flame at tbe office ol tbe mila House for payment. D. C. BURNETT. may2-2* . A NEW INVOICE of Llama . Lace Shawls, splendid designs, will be offered at low prices at Furchgott, Benedict & Co., No. 244 King street. Also a fine selection of Shetland White Shawls. - apr29 FTJRCHQOTT, BENEDICT A Co. offer fifteen pieces of Black Stripe Japanese Silks, at only 76 cents per yard. apr29 THE LATEST STYLES of Summer Cloths for j boys' and men's wear have been received at Furcbgolt, Benedict <t Co. apr29 Louis COHEN vfe Co., No. 248 King street, beg leave to direct particular attention this morning to their extensive assortment of real Llama Lace Points, Sprlog Silks, Silk Ties, Silk Sashes, and a large line of Black Silks, ranging in price from 90 cents to $7 per yard, inclusive. Aleo, iuU lines of Black Hernani Grenadines from 15 cents per yard to $4. A call ls cordially solicited. Louis CDHEN?CO. aprl6-lmo CROQUET SEASON.-We are now furnishing our customers with Croquet at $3 25. HASEL STREET BAZAAR. apr27-stuth DUTCHER'S LIGHTNING FLY-KILLER sweeps them off and clears tbe house speedily. Try lt Sold by dealers everwhere. apr23-taths2moB TE THIRSTY MORTALS, ATTENTION'-Gard? ner's celebrated Soda Water, at the East Bay News Boom. Branch of the Easel street es? tablishment,_ aprlS MARE TOUR CLOTHING 1-Order your Stencil Plates at the Hasel street Bazaar and East Bay News Boom. ?. _ octl4-th GAMES 1 GAMES ?-Magic Hoops, Building Blocks, Alphabet Blocks. HASEL STREET BA? ZAAR._ febl5-th CHEILLET'S PARIS Km GLOVES-every pair warranted. These Gloves will be taken back even after wear, for any imperfections, such aa tearing or ripping. f Paris, 20 Bue de la Paix. Tippnm London, 53 Regent street. UEPOTB New Tork, 929 Broadway. Boston, 9 Temple Place. FURCHGOTT, BENEDICT A Co., sole Agents for Charleston._. nov3-6mos BUILDING MATERIAL.-An extensive stock and large variety of Doors, Sashes, Blinds, Balusters, Mouldings, Aa, are kept constantly on band by Mr. P. P. Toale, at his ware rooms, No. 20 H ay ne street and No. 33 Pl n c & a ey street. The above are all made at his own factory on H o ri beck's w barf. He keeps, al so, French and American Window Glass, Stained Glass, Slate Mantels, Builders' Hardware, Ac, from the best manufacturers. mcnS-fmwlyr EUROPEAN and American Stereoscopic Views, $1 50 per dozen. HABEL STREET BAZAAR. _ aprl9-mwf NOTICE TO TOURISTS.-Stereoscopic views of Charleston and vicinity for sale at .the Hasel treat Bazaar. dec29 Clothing, tailoring, #r. FOR SPRING AND J?UMMER, 1872. MENKE & MULLER, CLOTHIERS, NO. 325 KING STREET, THREE DOORS BELOW LIBERTY STREET, Invite attention to their large and splendia Stock Of CLOTHS, OASSIMERES. COATINGS, Salting Cheviots, Linens, Ac, and .the handsom? est selection of Pants and Vest Patterns, which will be made to order under the supervision or a most skilful and fashionable cutter. FOR MEN, YOUTH, BOYS AND CHILDREN, Of every style and quality, and at very low prices. AND A COMPLETE' STOCK OF GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, Which embraces the celebrated STAR SHIRTS and the choicest novelties in NECK WEAR. All orders promptly executed and satisfaction guaranteed._ apr3-4moa Drugs at tttyotaal*. rjpHE ATTENTION OF PHYSICIANS AND DRUGGISTS ls solicited to the elegant PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS MANUFACTURED BY JOHN WYETH ft BROTHER, PHILADELPHIA. They are made with scrupulona care and ex? actness, and their facilities for manufacturing en? able them to offer these preparations of the purest quality, and at less rate than they can be prepar? ed for In small quantities. They are in dally use by our best practitioners in au parts of the coun? try, and consist in part of: EXTRACT OF BEEF, CITRATE OF IRON AND SHERRT WINE Extract of Beef and Wine Extract of Beef and Wine, Iron and Cinchona Tasteless Cod Liver Oil Tasteless Cod Liver Oil, Ferrated Wine of Calisaya Elixir Pepsin and Bismuth Elixir Pepsin, Bismath, Strychnia and Iron Liq. Bismuth Elixir Torraxacum, Compound Syrup Lach. Phos. Lime Elixir Bromide Sodium Compound Syrup Phos. Mangaaese Syrup Super rhos. Iron Elixir Calisaya Bark, Iron and Bismuth Ellx. Phos. Iron, Qalnine and Strychnia Elixir of Gentian, Ferrated Elixir Pepsin, Bismuth and Strychnia \ Elixir of Calisaya Bark Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites Bitter Wine of Iron Ferrated Wine of Wild Cherry Bark Elixir Vaiertanate of Ammonia Elixir Valerlanate Ammonia and Quinine Elixir Bromide Potassinm Elixir of the Pyrophosphate or Iron Comp. Fluid Ext. Buchu and Pareira Brava Compound Syrup of Phosphate, or Chemical Food Ferrated Elixir of Cinchona Wine or WUd Cherry Bark Elixir Valerlanate of strychnia wine of Pepsin Euxir of Bismuth Elixir or HopB Ferrated Cordial Elixir Elixir Calisaya Bark, Iron and Strychnia. All or the above preparations will be supplied at the manufacturers' prices by DG WIE, MOISE & DAVIS, WHOLESALE AGENTS, CHARLESTON, S. C. Ieb29>tuths3m03 Bj F. SALAS, . A?eU*sW. _ , -t WLNEv?, ALMONDS. MOLASSES AND SUG?R.nfFOB^DBTW.RBUtt^ ' THI8 DAT, May 2d, at 11 o'clock A. Mitwill ba offered for sale at Pnbilc Aucllorv in the Warehouse corner of Queen and PMIaddpuI? ' streets, .--*-rr .>_u. T. 26 whole pipes Catalonia Claret WTNM T. 10 balf pipes Catalonia Claret Wine SO barrel* Sweet Ga m ac h a Wine V. H. 2 quarter pipes Sweet Malaga Wine. . V. R. 3 kegs Dry Malaga Wine '" ? P. Verges. 12 quarter pipes Dry Malaga-Wine 70 sacke Soie Snell Almonds 25 sacks Filberts 10 caris Red Pepper so bods New Crop Muscovado Molasses * 180 bbl?. Kew Crop Magoo vado Molasses 80 hbda. Grocery Muscovado Sogar 20' nhde. Grocery Centrifugal Sogar... Conditions of Sale-AU sn ma under $600, catii ; from $600 to iiooo, thirty days; above $1000, sixty days, with approved city endorsed note, maya Bj HENRY COWA & CO. . . SUGAR-CURED HAMS AND SHO?L . DEBS. THU DAT, at fl o'clock, m tost of our store, wewlllseiL ?COO Sugar-Cured HAMS 1003 Hacon Shoulders. ' Condltiona cash._maya . . By JULES DRAKE. CLOTHING, HATS, Ac. * i THIS MORNING, at 10 o'clock, I Will con? tinue yesterday's sale o.f , . MEN'S CLOTHING, SblrfB, Drawers, Hats, Wo-. men'sHats, sundowns. Flats, Men's White an $' Fancy Shirt?, Umbrellas, Suspenders, Cravats , Half Hose, Aa, AC * . :'. ALSO, . ri -- . I /tl A large lot of AUCTION HATS, jost received. may2_. _ Bf WM. McKAY. IMPORTED CHINESE, JAPAN AND INDIA GOODS. Will be sold THIS EVENING, at half-past 7 o'clock, at Spear's store, King street, opposite Hasel street, A large collection of Japan, China and India GOODS, composing many rare and valuable arti* oles. For particulars see catalogue at store, maya By WM. McKAY. DESIRABLE FURNITURE OF A FAIR? LY declining Horuekeeplng.. _ Will be sou at Bo. M *>ctety street, near. Meet? ing street, THiS MOBNLN0, 2d Of May, at If o'clock ' i . - The furniture contained In said hooie, OonsMr Inj; of handsome Parlor sets. Marble TopJBeJ Hoom Sets, DlniogHoom Furniture, ^afPfta, MUTorMne Bhgrav.ng*, Plano, Sewtogjtocfilne. Kitchen Fornitura, and a genera! assortment of well-kept honse-fnrnlBhlng Gooda. may? Bj J. FRASER MATHBWES. WILL BE SOLD THIS DAY, CORNER of Broad and Eas? Bay streets, st ll e-1?sC8nares Bank of Charleston STOCK $6223 City of Charleston. >lx Per Cent. Stow, in lots to snit Purchasers. Terms cash. _ niayi By W. Y. LEITCH & R. S. BR?NS, Auctioneer*. - WLL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION, ".' THIS MORNING, the 2d day of May, ?872, at the Postofflce, in the City of Charleston, at ii o'clock, A. M. Ail that LOT with a line -FOUR . STORY BRICK STORE. In Hay ne street, Sooth Une, known by the No. 9. said banding is about a* . feet front by 60 feet deep, with Cistern and imaU I yard, immediate possession given.. ... Terms-One hair cash; balance in one year. . with interest, secured by bond cf purchaser, and mortgage of the premises. Purchaser to insure banding and assign policy, and to pay us for pa? pera and stamps. _ niaya W. Y. LEITCH & R. S. BRUNS, Auctioneer?. T?051T?VB SALE OF REAL ESTATE JL FOR DIVISION. WU! be sold THIS DAT, me 2d of May, at ll o'clock, at the Old Postofflce, The following DESIRABLE REAL ESTATE : fai That 3X SI OR Y WOODEN DWELLING, With double pinazas, Kitchen. (Slate roof.) good cu? te rn, situated at the sou th west comer or Inspec? tion and Wharf streets. 'Daelong contains 4 square and 2 attic rooms, besides Pantry and Dressing-room. Lol measures u feet iront by co feet in depth. ALSO, That one STORY WOODEN SWELLING, Wett or above, formerly used as a store. Lot meas? ures 36 feet front by 69 feet in depth. ALSO, AU that LOT OF LAND, with the buildings thereon, formerly used as a Cooperage by Robb's Mill, situated at the Northwest corner of Inspeo-.. tion abd Wharf streets, measa lng In front 120 feet on Wharf street by nfl feet in depth. ' ? ALSO, That VACANT LOT aojo tn lng the above to the West, measuring so feet front on Inspection street by 120 feet L: .'?-pth. ALSO, " < That VACANT LOT at the Northeast corner or Concord and Inspection streets, measuring 80 feet front on Inspection street by 120 feet in oepih on Concord street. Terms-For DwelUng at corner of Inspection jj and Wharf streets one third oa-ih ; balance one and two years, with interest, secured by bond and mortgage. Property to be insured, policy as? signed. Ba'an ce or property one-hair cash; ba? lance In one year, with Interest. Purchaser to pay. ua Tor papers and stamps._mari Bj R. M. MARSHALL Se BROTHER, Auctioneer?. DESIRABLE LOTS NEAR ELKERS VILLE.:. i wm be] told, THIS DAT, 2d May, at ii o'clock, at the Postofflce, THREE LOTS OF LAND, on Division street, known as numbers 26, 27 and 28, in a plat of . twenty-one lota drawn-by R. K.Payne, Surveyor, dated March, 1856, each measuring 64 feet front by 200 feet deep, more or less; Lot No. 28 being at the northeast comer of Brooks and Division Terms-One-half cash: balance in one' year; with interest from day of sale, to be secured by toad of purchaser and mortgage of premises. Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. may2_ ? '- ; .?? . ; ^tunion Sales-Jrntnrr das?. By J. FRASER MATHE WES. PALMETTO MINING AND MANUFAC? TURING COMPANY'S PHOSPHATE LANDS, Buildings and Machinery, for sale. wm be Bold at corner or Broad and East Bay streets, on TUESDAY. i4thMay, at ll o'clock. The ENTIRE PROPERTY as arvve, situated on the Ashley River, 16 miles from Charleston, con? taining about eoo acres of Land, 260 cleared, bal? ance in Woods, about 126 acres of avatlable Phos? phate Rock, at an average of4tf feet deep/analy? sts of which by Professor Shepard, State Chem? ist, and others, gives so per cent. Bone Phosphate or Lime. On the place la a double screw washer, driven by 25 horse engine, capable or washing 60 tons of rock per day, with a wharf from washer to the river 20 feet wide, with pier head 60 by 40 feet, railroad or "T ' iron from head of wharf to washer, Mines and Factory, 6 Dump? ing Cars and 1 Platform Car, Factory Building, two stories and a half high, containing four pair French Burr atones, three Crushers, Elevators, Ac., Ac, driven by so horse engine, cjpadty for-, grinding phosphates 80 tons per day, co rm ec teer with which is a Double Brick Kiln for baking about the same a uountof rook, one Blacksmith th op and Tools, Carts, Wagons, Wheelbarrows, . and alt necessary Mining Toots for immediate nse. The work? have been in operation to within the last two months. There ls a Dwelling House, with all necessary outbuildings, Birns, stables. Store Office, and quarters lor laborers. Terms-Twentj-tbou and dollars casu; balance In one, two and three yea?, secured by bond of the purchaser, with interest at ?en per cent, per annum, and uiortgage or the premises; property to be injured and policy assigned. Purchaser to pay me for papers and stamps. This property can be treated for at private sale opto i he day of sale. apr24,26,8?,may2,4l 7,9,11,18,14. Q. J. L U H N, PHARMACEUTIST,' IMPORTER OF FINE CHEMICALS, PERFUMERY AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. ' No. 450 KING STREET, CORNER OF JOSH. Now m Stock of my own Importation, LOW SON AND HAYDEN'S SOAPS, Tooth Brushes, . ' * Carbolic Acid, Patter's Cold Cream. English Dalby's Carminative, British OU, Roche's Embrocation and uhlorodyne. AGENT POR TILDEN A OO.'S SOLID AND FLUID EXTRACTS, Pharmaceutical Preparations, Sugar-coated Plus,Ac aurora* - FORD'S SUB ; IC AL INSTRUMENTS, AUNT POS BOOTH CAROLINA POR DR. JEROME KIDDER'S ELECTRO MEDICAL - MACHINE AND APPLIANCES, Surgical lcstruments and Goods of foreign maa ufacture Imported to order. - My Dispensing Department ls complete, em? bracing all New Remedies. ____ A rail assortment or TrnsseB and Bandages al? ways on hand. _ _iziik ? PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS .?"?JSggr With accuracy day or night. jartfowfnuy