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VOLUME IX.-NUMBER 2005. CHARLESTON, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNK 14, 1872. THE POLITICAL CURRENT. MTB DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVEN? TION. Harmonious Action and Happy Re? sults-A Model for all Kata:? Conven? tions- South Carolina Keeping Time to the Great Movement of the Day. [FB0M Otm SPECIAL CO ^RESPONDENT.] COLUMU A, S. C., J Lice 12. The Democratic State Convention is at an eod, and it bas cerlaluiy made for itself a rec? ord for promptness, care and judgment In Its action of which any convention might well be proud. It has been a model of a convention, brief, dignified, harmonious and practical. Its brevity was the natural consequence ?I Its unanimity, for the delegates all came to the convention thoroughly impressed with the grand conviction that bas swept li te a wave over the whole country since the Cincinnati nominations; but still they showed a degree of self-restraint, unusual in political conven? tions, in not consuming the lime in making elaborate speeches. There was no lack of eloquent speakers, and there were few mem? bers of the convention whose views upon the great political questions of the day would not have been listened to wltb pleasure and profit, but lhere was no real necessity for auch addresses, and the delegates appreciated the fact that the duty of the convention was action rather than the expression of indi? vidual opinion. At the same iTme there was no approach to gag law, and no attempt to restrain any gentleman from indulging, ii be chose, in the fullest exposition of his views and wishes. This morning, for example. Mr. Stokes, of Greenville, took the floor, and ex? hausted every argument in his power In favor of a straight-out Democratic nomination. It was apparent at once that his views were di? rectly at variance with those of every other gentleman upon the floor, ?nd the position that be took must be admitted co n*e in ibe blgbest degree impracticable and untenable; bot he was evidently sincere In his convic? tion'', and expressed them In courteous and well-chosen terms, and be was accorded, throughout bis long speech, a degree of pa- J lient attention which clearly showed the en-1 Ure absence of any leellog of intolerance. The convention was called to order this morning soon after nine o'clock by the Hon. W. D. Porter, and the reading of the minutes o? the previous session were dispensed with. Two new delegates reported and were en? rolled, viz: J. J. Logas, of Darlington, tad Marlow Cochrane, colored, of Charleston. ColonelJ. P. Thomas stated that be bad beend_nstructed by the State central executive committee io announce that the committee considered that IIB trust had been discharged, and tbat he desired thus formally lo indicate that its functions had terminated. Mr. O'Connor, from the committee on reso- j lutlons, reported the following: Resolved, That this convention recognizes the movement which was organized at Cin? cinnati on the 4th of May last, as the only one, in this crisis, calculated to secure civil liberty, and restore local self-government. Resolved, That this convention accepts the Cincinnati platform as broad, liberal and just lo all portions and classes and citizens of the republic. Resolved, That lt ls the sense of this con? vention that the intercut of the whole country requires that no separate and distlact Demo? cratic nomination should be made by the Bal? timore Convention; and the delegates appoint? ed by tbis body are hereby Instructed to op? pose such nomination. The folioing resolutions were also recom? mended: Resolved, That this convention do appoint a delegation, consisting of four from each con? gressional district lo the Slate here repre? sented, and eight from the State at large, to represent this body in the Democratic Nation? al Convention to assemble at Baltimore on the 9th day of July ensuing. The d?l?gation from the congressional districts lo be selected by the several delegations respectively, and those from the State at large by the ballots of | the convention. Resolved, That it is the sense of this conven? tion that the interests of the whole country require that ho separate or distinct Dem-1 ocratio nomination should be made by the | Baltimore Convention, and the delegates ap? pointed by ibis body are hereby Instructed to oppose such nomination. Mr. E. F. Stokes, of Greenville, submitted a minority report, signed by himself and Ma Lambson, of Williamsburg, embody*ng the resolutions submitted by him last evening, looking to a separate nomination by the Dem- j ocra tlc party. Mr. Stokes made a long speech in support of these resolutions, but signally failed 10 convince the convention of their practicability, and they were laid on the table with only two dissenting votes, coming from their Bigners, Messrs. Stokes and Lambson. The majority report was then put to vote and carried by acclamation and applause, the only negative vote coming from Mr. Stokes. On motion of General Kennedy, the con? vention proceeded to the election of dele? gates to the Baltimore Convention, the nomi nations being made by the delegates from the respective Congressional District?. The elec? tion resulted in the unanimous choice of the following gentlemen : State at Large-Messrs. Jamen F. Izlar, Simeon Fair, W. H. Wallace, E. M. Law, W. D. Porter, William Aiken, james Cbesnut, T. B. Fcaaer. First Congressional District-John B. Moore, F. F. Warley, Henty Mciver, Wm. Connor. Second Congressional District-M. P. O'Con? nor, T. T. Simons, S. S. Solomons, William Whaley. Third Congressional District-James S. Coihran, James P. Adams, H. A. Meetze, A. D. Frederick. Fourth Congressional District-E. C. Mc Lure, T. W. Woodward, R. M. Sims, W. E. Heit combe. The chairman called to the attention of the convention the resignation of the State execu Uve committee, and asked what action the convention would take In the matter. General Cbesnut moved tor the present no action be taken. This was opposed jy l.'r. Stokes, on the ground that If lt should be necessary to call the committee again together, there would be no one lo do lt, and, therefore, hoped that either the old committee would hold over or a new one be elected. General Butler offered the following r?solu- j lion as an amendment, and lt was unanimous- | ly adopted: Resolved, That the president of this con? vention appoint, at bis leisure, an executive I committee ot fliteen to carry out the views of ] thia body. Upon motion of Major Warley, tbe conven? tion then resolved itself Into a committee of the whole, with General Chesnut in the chair, and Major Warley offered the lollowiog: Resolved, That the thanks of this conven? tion be rendered lo the Hon. W. D. Porter for i the Impartial manner In which he bas presl- j ded over its deliberations. This was unanimously adopted, and upon resuming the chair Mr. Porter made the fol- j lowing response: Gentlemen cf the' Convent ion-Receive my thanks for the expression of your sailsfactlon at ihe manner in which the duties of ibe ?bair haw been discharged. We met as friends. We will part as friends, and retain only a pleasant recollection of our assemblage and entire course here. I sincerely hope good will come ot our deliberations. We stand In ; need ot hope and help. But we must first j help ourselves; and something has been done lo this direction. We will now put ourselves In sympathy and active co-operation with the ? great Democratic parly of the country-a party which has fought many a brave battle | for the right and for civil liberty, and which, tco, has had io encounter great difficulties and to sustain much obloquy (n so doing. We must be Hist to them, aud realize the stress of the position in which they have been placed during and since the war. I am sure we do not generally understand the burden they have had to carry. If we have been subjected to insults and in? dignities, so have ikey. Let us meet then as friends and brethen aud lay open lo them our hearts and feel the beatings of theirs In re? sponse. Let Us tell them the story of our ' humiliation and suffering, the wrongs and grievances of a people who, by common ac? knowledgment, are frank, irue-hearted and honest, and who, whatever thrir faults, play fair with friend and loe, and then appeal to them to take with us the only way that we can see for our deliverance and rescue. The very j unanimity of our sentiment will be our strong? est appeal, and it cannot be but tbat they will heed lt. The Cincinnati movement was a spon? taneous, unbought outburst against intolera? ble corruption and tyranny. Its platform Is broad and catholic, its nominees are houest and outspoken. It meets the necessities of the day, and points the way to a reunion of all good and true men, for the reinstatement of honest local government, and the con? stitutional guarantee of personal and civil liberty. Let the Democrats ot the country throw themselves in the movement wlih the great and irresistible momentus of their pow? erful organization, and they will swell the ranks and win the glory of a grand crusade for the rescue of our down-lroaden land. If I they fail lo do this, I see no exodus for us trout our land of bondage. But let us be of | good cheer aud brave heart. Belter omens are around us. The day is beginnlug to dawn. A vi-ta of relief Is open to us. Let us do man? fully what seems to ns honorable and right, and trust the rest to beuidcent Providence. Gentlemen, again I thank you, and wish you each a safe and happy return to your homes. Upon motion ol Mr. Daggett, the thanks of | the convention were tendered to the secre? tary. Mr. E. B. White. Upon motion of Mr. Whaley, the conven? tion then, at 10.35 A. M.. adjourned sine die. PICKET. HENDRICKS. TUE KIDNAPPER. The Details and Result of his rial Queer Rulings ol Judge Erskine. [Correspondence of the Savannah News.] ATLANTA, GA., June ll. Judge Erskine has at last rendered bis de? cision in the habeas corpus case ot Hendricks, the so-called United States deputy marshal Irom South Carolina. It will be remembered that Hendricks arrested young Hancock, of | this city, some weeks ago under a forged war? rant, aud that Hancock was takeu out of his hands and discharged by Judge Erskine him? self oh the ground that the warrant was a forgery. A CURIOOS DECISION". . It appears that no warrant had been issued In South Carolina tor the arrest ol Hancock, and that bis name, with others, bad been In? terlined afier the warrant was brought to this State. The warrant waa brought to Georgia by Hendricks, and the name of Hancock waa forged and Inserted while the warrant was In his hands. Under these circumstances he was arrested, I believe, on two charges-forgery and false imprisonment. Judge Erskine dis? charged him, however, upoa the ground that what he did was done tn pursuance of his duty ! What au idea ! If Hendricks bod had a valid warrant In his bands lhere would have been some excuse tor his discharge; but he had no warrant at all; for a forged warrant ls not a warrant In the eye of the law, and gives no more authority than a blank plecu ot paper. A QUEER IDEA. But the Judge did not stop here. The altor torney geuerai, acting for the State of Geor? gia, gave notice itrat he would carry the case by appeal to the United Stales Supreme Court, and asked that Hendricks be required to give bond. The judge took "time to con? sider." He alway takes "time" to "consider." Yesterday he announced "that no appeal iles io the Supreme Court of the United States in this case." THE EFFECT OF ERSKINE'S DECISION. As already elated, Hendricks made the ar? rest without warrant, since a forged warrant is no warrant at all. In making the a-rest, therefore, he was guilty of lal-e imprison- j ment. And as the name of HancocK was inserted In the warrant without authority, while lt was In Hendrika's hand, the pre? sumption ls that he caused lt to be done. Under these circumstances he liad no L right or authority io arrest Hancock than ai. j other private citizen Irom South Carolina or other State would have had. The effect ot Judire Erskiue'a decision, theretore, ia that any man, and especially a man who calls him? self a United Slates marshal, may without au-1 thori'y o? law arrest an innocent citizen any-1 wheelie may And him. The courts, when appealed to, may lake said citizen out of the the bands ot the arresting party and out of jail, but the judge will neither allow the State authorities to hold or punish him, or to carry ihe case by appeal to a higher tribunal, where, it is lair to presume, there are more brains, li not more honesty. A OAT OLD STORM. The Visitors to a Circus Treated to a Ifew Mc mat lou-No One Seriously Hart -The Storm In Patterson-A. Flouring nu 11 Demolished. BING HAMPTON", N. Y., June 13. A terrille gale, accompanied by torrents of | ralu and hali, passed over this city between three aud four o'clock yesterday alternoon. The menagerie and aquarium tents ot John Robinson's circus were blown down, and the wagons tipped over while the tents were full of people. Several persona were injured, but not very seriously. The crowd ot terribly frightened people in ihe drenching, pelting storm, and amidst the upturned cages of roar? ing, shrieking animals, presented a wild and almost appalling scene. During the storm the lightning struck, lu hali dozen places within the corporate limits, and a number ot frames of unfinished buildings and many trees were blown down. NEW YORK, June 13. Patterson was visited lost evening with a severe thunder storm, accompanied b'y a hur? ricane. Morrill'* flouring mill was struck by the full force of the wind and almost entirely demolished. A new three-story frame build? ing was blown down, and many buildings were unroofed and otherwise damaged. Tue losses are supposed to be large. The Erle track was obstructed and the trains were de? layed an hour. ALBANY, June 13. A violent rain storm prevailed yesterday, wlih a strong wind, which caused much dam? age in this vicinity, and at Port Jervais and KiugBion, in ihls State. The gale was terrine. A school was struck by lightning at Pawlen ville. One child was killed and Beveral were stunned. Heavy damage ls done io the orchards, barns, lances. &c. BOSTON, June 13. The gale last night was sadly destructive to Hie, and Beveral persons were killed In this vicinity. Buildings were damaged and shiv? ered. THE FUNERAL OF JAMES GORDON\ DENNETT. NEW YORK, June 13. The funeral of the late Jas. Gordon Bennett took place this mornlDg Irom lils late, resi? dence lu Flth aver . Among the mourners were Mayor Hal., .lorace Greeley, Judge Bedford, James Brooks and a host of other celebrities. The funeral ceremonies were performed by Yicar-Geoeral Starrs, who spoke feelingly of the goodness of heart and the chant be disposition of the deceased. The funeral cortege, which consisted ol almost a hundred car; lupe-, started al eleven, aud, preceded by a detachment of police, passed down to Hamilton Ferry on the way lo Green? wood cemetery. The sireets aloDg the route ol the procession were lined with tpectators, and the flags throughout the city huug at half-1 mast. THE ATALANTA'S DEFEAT. THE LONDON OARSMEN VICTORIOUS BT TWENTY LENGTHS. Both Shores ol the Thames Lined with Spectators-A Change In the Pro. gramme-The New Yorkers "Win the Toss-llowboats Hampering the Ata? lantas. LONDON, June 10. The circumstances under which the Atalan? ta crew entered the race to-day were most un? favorable. At first lt waa thought the match would have to be postponed, owing to the stormy weather. As the sky cleared up it was decided that the race should be rowed, al? though the water was rough and lumpy, and the tide was running very strong. Further de? lay was caused by the change in the direction of the race, whicn was made at the last mo? ment. This having been agreed to, both crews went on board a steamer, and with their boats were taken up lo the other end of the course, at Mortlake. On arriving there, further lime was taken for making the ar? rangements necessary by the reversal of the route, and lt was alter six o'elock when the Londoners and N*w Yorkers stripped and en? tered their respective boats. THE START. The thousands of spectators waited with patience and good humor while these preca? utions were making, and as the boats shot out irom the shore at 6.20 P. M. to take up their positions, there was a great shout of Joy and relief, which was laken up and rolled alone on both banks of the river, from Mort? lake to Putney. The Atalanta crew won the toss, and elected to row on the Surrey side. The ?un for the start was fired at 0.23. The English crew look to ino water brilliancy- In the first two hundred yards ib?y got a length ahead, and edglug to ino surrey side, took the Atalanta's water. At Barnes Bridge, Just around the curve, the Londoners had Increased ilia gap to a length and a half. From this point the Americans made a series ol despe? rate spurts, and slightly improved their posi? tion, drawing up to the London boat; but the tremendous efforts told on I he men, and they Boou beean to show signs of exhaustion. On reaching tho water works, opposite Chiswick mall, meir distress was evident, and their pace relaxed. A COLLISION WITH THE ATALANTAS. Their case was hopeless. The race was al? ready woo. Tne Englishman gained rapidly while going through Corney Reach, aud snot, under Uaraineremlth Bridge twentv lengths ahead. They continued lo row on steadily, wilh ease Increasing the distance at every stroke. The Americans kept on with great pluck, but Blgns of increasing exhaustion were plain. Up lo Hammersmith Bridge ihe course had beeu kept perfectly clear, but beyond that point row boats hampered the Atalanta?, one hitting their shell hard, and compelled them lo come io a complete stop. But these acci? dents bad nothing to do wi m the result of the race, which was a ioregone conclusion from the start. * Coming around Craven Point, and heading direct for the Aqueduct Bridge at Putney, Hie Londoners walked away Irom their oppo? nents, and arrived at the Bridge, crossing the line at 6.60. AN OVATION TO THE VICTORS. The dense masses of spectators on the bridge and river sides cheered and screamed, wild with excitement ns the Londoner* came In sight, and sent up a great roar when they reached the end of the course. The Ameri? cans, lo spite ot accidents and si ops. pulled to the bitter end, and W6re heartily cheered as they stepped out of their boat, greatly ex hau-ted. The ? xtra, editions of the Journals, published tills .-veul np, pnt the lime of the winners at twenty-one minutes sixteen seconds over a course of four miles and iwo furlongs. Unprecedented exertions were made to have the result of the race forwarded to London with the least possible delay. The Central News Association laid insulated wires to Put? ney and Mortlake, and bad four telegraph sta? tions at Intervals along the course, from which they reported the race from point to point, as lt proceeded. CONTEMPIU0?3 COMMENTS. The dispatches on reaching the etty were Instantaneously distributed by telegraph to all parts ol the metropolis. The bulletins every? where posted were surrounded by knots of people, whoSe comments on the result of the race were merry and sometimes contemptu? ous. The vast crowds are returning to the city In steamers and omnibuses. They are very Jubilant over the victory. The American steamer, that ls, the one which had on board the friends of ihe Atalanta crew, and which accompanied ihe contestant?. was gally decorated, and bad on board tne band o' '.he Coldstream Guards. Miss Kellogg, ihe American prima donna, occupied a car? riage, and wore the American colors. Mr. W. W. Webster, vice-president of the Atalanta Boat Club, who arrived here re? cently, was chosen umpire on the part of the American crew, and Mr. Playlord on behalf ot the London crew. Mr. R. Leslie, of C Ox lord Rowing Club, was chosen refere The English crew rowed bareheaded, lu a uniform of white Jersey flannel. Tue American rowing colors were crimson, with crimson Jockey caps. THE AUGUSTA EXCHANGE. Aro rsi A. June 13. The Exchange, Intended to facilitate trans? actions in colton, grain and produce for Im? mediate and future delivery, and especially for the purchase ai.d sale of Southern securi? ties, ls now in successful operation. THE OLD WORLD'S NEWS. Appearance of the Cholera In Russia A Ministerial Crisis in Spain-Starting for Geneva. CONSTANTINOPLE, June 13. The cholera has appeared in the southern ports ol RuBsla, and vessels thence are quar? antined. MADRID, June 13. King Amadeus having disapproved of meas? ures which were adopted by tne Cortes, and supported by the cabinet ministry, the minis? try, as was anticipated, have tendered their resignations. PARIS, June 13. Bancroit Davis, the American agent, accom? panied by the counsel lor the United States, leaves this elly for Geneva to-day. THE WEATHER THIS DAY. WASHINGTON, Juno 13. Cloudy weather and possibly areas ot rain are possible for the South Atlantic States, but thence westward to the lower Mississippi clear weather will prevail verv generally, with winds veering io westerly." Clear and paril ally cloudy weather and light to fresh wester? ly io northerly winds are probable irom the Ohio Valley Northward and Westward. Yesterday's Weather Reports ot the Signal Service, U. S. A.-4.47 P. M. Local Time. Place of Observation. E1 rs a 55 33 35 rt to Augusta, Qa.... Baltimore. Boston. Charleston. Chicago, III. Ulnciunjtl. Oalveatou, Tex.. Key west. Knoxville, Tenn Mein PUK Tenn. Mt. Washington. New orleans_ New YorK. Norfolk. Philadelphia. Portland. Me.... Savannah. St. Louis. Washington. Wllmington.N.o. 29.96 -9.S-.' 29.84 30 0i 29.78 ?9.79 29.99 3H.02 29.87 29.92 30. Oh '?9.99 I''9.86 29.90 29. SC 29.83 3-.1U 29.76 29.80 30.011 IS s s s NW aW S B NW W NW SW SR SW S S s s PIS 92 SW bight Fresh. Qentle. Fresh. Fresh. Brisk. Qentle. Uentle. Qentle. Gentle. Qentle. Fresh. Fresh. Fre h. Fresh. Fresh. Qentle. Qentle. FreBh. Brisk. Fair. Clear. Cloudy. Fair. Fair. Fair. Fair. Fair. Clear. Fair., cloudy. Fair. Fair. Fair. Fair. Fair. Cloudy. dendy. clear. Fair. I JUDGE ORB'S DEFENCE OF GRANT. I A Bold Apology for Nepotism and Pre Bent-Taking-You Know how lt la Yourself. fSPBCIAL TELEGRAM TO THB NEWS.] COLUMBIA, Jund 13. Judge Orr, by request of the Republleaos, delivered a speech In the Carolina Hall here ttila evening, upon the subject of the Bepubll-1 can Presidential nominations and the pros? pects ot the party. There were about twenty five or thirty wbltep, and perhaps one hundred and fifty colored persons to hear him. The speech was uot regarded ss a success, but the darkles applauded vociferously now and then. Judge Orr eulogized Grant and Wilson. Nepotism, he thought, was no great harm, and he had known many Inslauces In this State where the pure and chivalrous officials of the Democracy had appointed more than thirteen of their relatives lo office, which was the number charged against Grant. As lo tiking gifts, he thought that Grant deserved them, and could accept them as properly as did Wellington receive a princely annuity from the British government. Webster, he said, had taken gilts, and even John C. Cal? houn did not have the Roman fortitude to re? fuse. He himself had taken a gift while at Washington. He attempted to sustain Grant's Ku Klux policy, und triedlo get eloquent over the horrible outrages, but only succeeded in perspiring profusely. He rehashed some of I the World's editorial to show Greeley unfit to be President, but owned that he was honest. He .mid nothing about State affairs, except that they sadly needed mending, and were a source of grave concern to trie party at large. He was of the opinion that the honesty of the present officials might be Improved wlih ad? vantage to the party. A man-LI AX UFO OUTRAGE. The American Caesar's minions Kidnap? ping a Man on British So il-Tuc Ula un and Si ititi 1 Affair Eclipsed. [F. om the London (Canada) Fl era'd and Proto? type, January 7.] About two weeks ago a gentleman, whose name we suppress tor reasons that will be af? terward explained, came to this city Irom the South. He was lormeriy a resident of York County, a. C. During ihe American war he served us a ?urgeon In the Confederate army. At Its conclusion he returned lo his home, de? termined io make the best of existing cir? cumstances. He still,'however, retained bis belle! in ihe principles for which he had risked his life, aod he freely denounced the military despotism which Grant bas establish? ed In the conquered States. His popularity and local Influence made him particularly ob? noxious to the carpet-baggers, and when lt was decided to suspend the habeas corpus act, lu order to carry the elections, his name was marked down as one of the victims. DOGGED HT A O RANT SPT. When he learned this, he Immediately B tar ted for Canada, closely followed by one S. B. Cornell, a Tankee spy, in the pay of Gram's carpet-bagger-iu-4hief, Governor Robert K. Scott. The fugitive reached British territory in Bdfety, and Cornell, seeing that Governor Scott's warrant was no longer of any use, ap? plied to the United States secret service de? partment lor assisi ance. They placed a fellow named Juseph G. Hester at his service, and ihe two worthies lost no time lu coming on to London to secure their game. There is reason to believe that they dogged bim round the city for some days before tney got au op? portunity of carrying out their nefarious pro-' Jeot. Ou Tuesday last, about 4 P. M., he was out for a walk on one of the streets In ihe nun hern part of the city, when he observed two cabs approaching him at lull speed from opposite directions. KIDNAPPED AMO T IK EN TO DETROIT. Wheo opposite him they stopped, and two men, jumping out ol each cab, rushed at him, and before he could give au alarm he was seized by the threat and choked until he was Insensible. He was then thrown Into one of ] i he cabs, the two detectives Jumped in alter him, and boih cabs drove off in opposite di? rect ion-. Several persona witnessed the oc curreuce, but piesumed that the men were acilog under authority, us no one for a m.i mern suspected that an outrage of this des? cription would be attempted lu our city. When the men gol him to Detroit they pro? cured a warrant and formally arrested him. He refused lo disclose his real name to the authorities there, and the warrant was made out In the name of James Simpson. It ls mis circumstance that lias induced us to withhold lils name for the present. The first intelli? gence his friends here received of his fate was In a telegram which he sent them from L^avlttsburg, Ohio, In which he Informed them that he had been conveyed lo Detroit j while under the influence of chloroform. He was well known to ? large number of South? ern gentlemen In the city, and they ail unite in bearing ihe highest testimony to- his char? acter. THE DOMINION GOVERNMENT NOTIFIED. A memorial has been dispatched to-day to the Dominion Government, praying for their action in the matter. We trust to see il prompt and decisive. No ministry, however popular, could afford to Ignore such an out? rage. We trust that the matter will not lead to any international difficulties, but what? ever the cost, may be our honor must be sus? tained. If a criminal escapes to Canada, we have extradition laws which will secure Ins punishment. The very fact that the kl map? pers made no attempt lo appeal to those laws fully explains the nature of their mission. We understand that one ot our county suo-officlals ls concerned In the matter loo, though to what extent we are as yet unable to ssy. THE YACHTING SEASON. LONDON, June 13. The Egeria came in ahead, but the Fiona, which came In second, won the prize of the Royal Thames Yacht Club, by the time allow? ance. _ THE FATAL FLOODS IN BOHEMIA. LONDON, June 13. Details of thc floods near Prague, caused oy ihe heavy rains, of which brief mention was made by telegraph on Hie 27th ult., show that the deatructlou of life and property ls greater | than was at first supposed. The waler poured over the country, ?weeping everything before lt. Fertile laods were devastated, and a num? ber ol villages were swept away. The lose of | life ls appalling; the number ol persons who perished being estimated at seven hundred. NOTES FROM WASHINGTON. The Bill to Refund tho Cotton Tax Wilson'* Acceptance of the Nomina? tion for vice-President. WASHINGTON, June 13. Numerous inquiries as to the exact status of the bill to relund the cotton tax are received here. The bill ls btill pending before the com? mittee of ways und means, and will be re? ported early next Besslon. The iriends ot the bill claim that Congress bas maniieated a feel? ing favorable to Ita paBsage by the defeat of | Hie Morrill amendment, and by prohibiting by an almost unanimous vote the exaction by the secretary of the treasury of two cents a pound tax from the proceeds of cotton award? ed by the Court of Claims. Senator Wilson, in his letter accepting the nomination for vice-President, reviews the history of ihe Republican party, which. In the language ol the Philadelphia Convention, he considers a national necessiiy. He gratefully accepts the nomination, and says, it the peo? ple ratify lt, he will en 'eavar lalihfully to fulfil Its dulles. A circular has been Issued from the pension office saying that the amnesty act does not relieve those who have been disloyal Irom any of the late penalties, restrictions or require? ments (excepi ihe Inability to hold office) con? sequent upon their disloyalty, or the presump? tion thereof, nor nave uny other ? fleet what-1 ever. By this ruling the old pensioners are still excluded from the lists. GREELEY AND VICTORY. THE ONWARD SWEEP OF* THE LIBERAL MOVEMENT. Indiana, Vermont and Missouri Advo? cate Greeley und Brown and Oppoie a Democratic nomination. WASHINGTON, June 13. The following Is an extract from the resolu? tions adopted by the Indiana Democratic Con? vention: Therefore the fixed conviction of this con? vention ls that the Democratic Convention lo assemble in Ballimore Rbonld adopt the nomi? nees of the Liberal Republican Convention, Instead of makin* other nominations for the Presidency and Vice-presidency of the United Slates. The Vermont Democratic State Convention adopted resolutions endorsing the Cincinnati platform, and favoring union with any who hold to Its principles. The convention of the Ninth CongreeBlonal D strict or Massachusetts elected delegates to Baltimore, but refused to Instruct them for Cincinnati nominees. Ford's Opera-Bouse at Baltimore has been secured for the meeting of the Democratic Na? tional Convention. A Bugle Blast from Missouri. _ ST. LOUIS. June 13. In the Democratic Convention, ihe commit? tee on resolutions reported a long preamble, setting forih that by the patriotism aud sense of Justice of the Liberal Republicans and Dem? ocrats, Missouri has been redeemed from the tyranny and oppression ot the Radical minor? ity, and staling ihat the Liberals stand ready to do the same thing for the country at large ihat they have already placed a ticket In the u,.10 whlcn the support of the Liberal Re publicans and Democratic party are already committed, und that lt would not only be unwise, but wicked trifling with the dearest Interests of the people, should the Democratic party place another ticket In the field nnd thus insure the election of Grant, tho continued aggression and plunder of the people, and the desiruciion of liberty sod constitutional gov? ernment throughout the country. These resolutions were adopted amid tnmnl tuous cheering. The announcement of the action of the Kansas, Iowa and Indiana con? ventions was vociferously applauded. THE TOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO? CIATION. LOWELL, June 13. The Toting Men's Christian Association elected n. Thane Miller, of Cincinnati, presi? dent. Among the vice-presidents are C. E. Chichester, of South Carolina, and J. H. Franklin, of Alabama. THE LONG STRIKE. A Threatened Attack Upon Steinway's Factory. NEW YORE, June 13. Three hundred strikers appeared before Steinway's plano factory to-day and threatened to tear lt down. A force of filly policemen or? dered them off. and, on their refusal to retire, charged upon them, scattering them in all di? rections. The Iron and metal workers, numbering about ten thousand, will strike to day lo'r the eight-hour system. The executive committee of the marnie cutters report that all but three shops have acceeded lo the demands of the men._ THE GRAND SACRED CONCERT. A Crowded Audience in the New German Church-An Artistic and Pecuniary Success. The grand sacred concert last evening at the new German Church altracted a large, re? fined and attentive audience, and must have proven a complete and most gratifying success in the amount of proceeds that will be realiz? ed toward the payment of ihe debt upon the beautiful new edifice. The choir seats were occupied by a large orchestra, composed of members of ibe Mozart Verein and by a large number of lady and gentlemen volunteers from ihe various choirs ot ihe city. In addi lion to these the gallery seats lu front of the choir contained a large and well trained Juve? nile chorus, selected from the children of the German Sunday-school. Professor H. E. Eckel presided at the organ, and assisted Professor J. Heinemann In conducting the concert. The programme was Interesting and varied, and many of the pieces were rendered with great taste and beauty. The openlug piece was a grand symphony In C, by Mozart, given by the organ and full orchestra with fine effect. Then followed ibe grand old choral, "A strong castle ls our Lord," a soprano duett, another chorus, with tenor and soprano solos, and a trio from Haydn's Creation for soprano, ua9B and tenor. After a brief intermission the se? cond part of ihe programme was introduced by another instrumental symphony. This was followed by a succession of solos and choruses, and the whole concluded wilh Rles's cantata, "The Morning," which was given with fine effect by the whole body of singers, and with full orchestral accompaniment. Altogether the concert was a complete and brilliant sue cess, and the audience frequently testified, in every permtseable way, their hearty appreci? ation of the refined and elegant entertain? ment. CATHOLIC INSTITUTE.-A regular meeting of the Institute was held last evening at the hall in the Cathedral yard. Mr. J. E. Holmes was elected secretary, In the place of Mr. James B. O'Neill, who re? signed. Tho chairman alluded to the death of their honored member, the Rev. T. Bermingham, D. D., In a few words, and, on motion, a com? mittee of three were appointed to draft a suitable set of resolutions to his memory. The committee couslbts of Messrs. D. A. J. Sullivan, J. Armstrong, Jr., and J. E. Holmes. After transacting some other business ol a private nature, the meeting adjourned. PICNIC AND EXCURSION.-Tne Wagener Ar? tillery Club have their annual picnic to-day at Mt. Pleasant, and will wind up the festivities of the day by a moonlight excursion round the harbor. In addition to the music, danc? ing, ?fee, handsome prizes have been provided to be shot for by the. ladies and gentlemen, and everything promises a day filled with the most varied and Interesting amusements. The steamer will make six ti Ipa during the day, and will leave the Market Wharf with the picnickers at 8.30 A. M. Tickets may be pro? cured of Messrs. F. W. Pieper, F. W. Meyer, D. Muller, J. Ahrens and W. E. Klein. In addtlon to the gold medal, presented by Captain Wagener, and to be worn by the best shot for one year, the following prizes will be awarded to Ihe marksmen : Company target, one silver pitcher and two goblets, one pair of Bleeve buttons and one tin cup Ladles' company target, one silk umbrella. Ladies' public target, one pair sleeve but? tons and one money purse. Public target, one castor, one goblet, one barrel of lager beer, one case of wine, one silver cup and one box of cigars. A handsome tobacco pouch, presented by a young lady friend of ihe company, will also be shot for. TBE ENTERPRISE RAILROAD. A Card from President Harley. OFFICE ENTERPRISE RAILROAD COMPANY, ) CHARLESTON, S. C. June 12,1872. J TO THE PUBLIC. Statements that will not bear explanation are, from day to day, given to the public relat? ing to this road. I desire to correct them, and relieve the officers Irom some of the blame that certain parties are attempting to fasten upon them. For nearly two years this comnany had Its communications before Pillsburj's Council, ashing that arrangements satisfactory to both parties (ihe city and the road) be entered into, looking to the commencement ol the work. That Council through Its fears refused to do anything, and they passed ont of existence unboughi. The new Council came Into power, and the road addressed them the lollowiog communication, viz : n- ^ CHARLESTON December 4,1871. lo the Honorable City Council ?f Charleston, 8. Ci GENTLEMEN-You are doubtless aware that the Legislature bas granted a charter to cer? tain parties by the corporate name sf the En? terprise Railroad Company, authorizing the construction of a street railroad through cer? tain streets, and between certain pointe la the city. The company, some time since organized, ls now about to proceed in ihe construction of their road, and will be happy io act in entire harmony with the eily authorities. It will give me pleasure to confer with his Honor the Mayor, or a committee of your honorable body, in the hope ot, in that way, best ad vancing?the interests of the city. Yery respectlully, T. HOBLET, President. This communication was referred to the committees on railroads and streets, and up to the 8th of May (Ave months) no word was or could be had of ihe Intention of the commit? tee. On that day the company made up its mind that there was no Intention to give them the courtesy that their communication demanded. They commenced to break ground, leaving but three weeks before tbe 1st of June to open the line. This was done, and the entire portion of the road, intended to be used this fall, was opened, and bas not been disturbed, except In cases where horses and drays have broken lt down. This work was accomplished by working day and night against every obstacle tbrown in IIB way by the City Council and its agents, draymen, and many other Interests that seemed to think they were affected by the road. Of course the streets are In a bad condition, but the road Is not to blame; we could not commence any sooner Tlie City Council who ought to have met us In a fdir and just manner, refused to do BO, and OB their shoulders rests the responsibility. AB to the statements made by the city engineer and inspectors of streets, relating to the cost ol restoring the streets to their former condition, the city bas nothing to do wlih lt until we re? fuse to restore them; but we will remark here, that we prefer and intend to do the work our? selves, but not at their figures, we having no desire to make off the city. The health of the city ls the cry of the city registrar; and OBS would think, to read his many communica? tions on this road, that we cared for nothing but money, and that the lives of the citizens were as nothing compared to lt. I desire to say that, lu answer to his statements, they are ?ot oorrcot, and. iH*t ba oajvnnt prac? them either lo person or by a committee of his own choosing. We gave this matter serious thought, examined the authorities on the sub? ject, and conversed with many physicians of this elly on the question of opening and filling streets during the summer months. We were In doubt until we read .the \ rotest of the citi? zen j against the present registrar filling loti In the western part of the city, In 1869, with the filth and offal of the city. We read the letters of various physicians pronouncing lt an outrage on the community, and that other motives governed the registrar besides tbe public good, charging him ia the same manner (see Dr. Kinloch'? letter) as he charges us, as will be seen by the following extract from his communication to Council, June 1st, 1872, viz: "That Individuals have the conceded right to Imperil their own life, health and happiness lor mercenary or ambitious ends cannot be questioned, as examples of such Insane devo? tion to selfish interests are dally furnished us In the history of the race." We read the regis? trar's reply lo the protests, and his reasons why he filled those lots In the manner he did, and from that communication we came to the conclusion that the people knew nothing about bea th; that filling up lots with filth and offal was not Injurious to the health of the city, and that we could open the streets sixteen Inches, during the summer months, without injury to the health of the citizens. Who owned those lots we do not know; but this we do know, that I the registrar docs not own any stock In this road, and has no Interest in its success. The public can rest assured that we will do all that can be done to complete the work lu the short? est possible time, and restore the streets to, we hope, a belter condition than we found them. Ail that we ask ia that Justice shall be done In the premises, and thai the Ignorance, the prejudices, and ihe selfish interests of per? sons who care nothing for your city shall not be used to Injure and retard an enterprise which is destined to build up Charleston, and make her what she ought to be, a metropolis, and not a hamlet by the sea. Respectfully, T. HORLET, President. THE IRISH VOLUNTEERS.-At a meeting of the Irish Volunteers, held at Hibernian Hall last evening, the following gentlemen were elected as officers of this time-honored corps: Hon. A. G. Magrath, president; John F. O'Neill, first vice-president; Bernard O'Neill, second vice-president; John Burke, third vice president; D. A. J. Sullivan, secretary; Chas. B. Cassidy, treasurer; T. D. Mernaugh, solid tor;John F. Preston, first warden; John Fee han, second warden; John Conroy, third war? den; James Cosgrove, fourth warden; William Moran, filth wardan; B. Callahan, 'first direc? to; John Slattery, second director; Patrick Brady, third director; John Nunan, fourth di? rector; John D. Kennedy, filth director. Hotel Arrivals-Jane 13. PAVILION HOTEL. j. R. Lambsou, Williamsburg County; John Nettles, Northeastern Railroad; Mrs. A. B. Call, Atlanta; A. L. CroasweU, Gourdln's; J. D. Altman, Glovers, S. C.; Chas. Grace, Mre. J. W. Grace, child and servant, Jas. W. Grace, Francis Y. Glover, Colleton. CHARLESTON HOTEL. C. J. Poller, South Carolina; W. D. Miller, Baltimore; D. C. Gresham, Savannah; Sam'l R. Chisman, Ballimore; General and Mrs. Johns? ton, Savannah, C. A. Lebby, Texas; B. F. Mc? Millan and lady, Mrs. 8. M. Plowman, Mobile; D. M. Elkins, Reeve's Station; Miss Berry, MIES Myers, Mrs. Slpbat, Branchville; J. W. James,Savannah; Mrs. W. F. Gay, F. F. Put? ney, R. Cutter, Geo. T. Turner, wile and two children, Georgia. THE KC-KLUX PHIS ONERS. ALBANY, JuOe 13. Twenty-three Eu-Elux prisoners bav? ar? rived at the penitentiary from Charleston In charge of Marshal Wallace. THU TURF. LONDON, Jane 13. Henri won the gold cup at tbe Ascot races. PHILADELPHIA, Jnne 13. Jay Gould neat Lucy. Time, 2.244,2.28J and 2.25;_^ .funeral Sonets. ^-THE BELATITES, FRIENDSAND acquaintances of Mrs. ALICK MILLIGAN, and of ber son, Henry 0. Muligan, are requested to at? tend tbe Fanerai or the former, from her lata residence, No. ie Wentworth street, at half-past 8 o'clock THIS AFTERNOON._Jani4-? MADREY.-Died, in tn Betty, on tb? morolos; or the 13th instant, JAMBS PRESTON, only son ct Mr. and MM. J. W. M ad rey, aged 6 months and 24 days. va- THE RELATIVES AND FRIENDS are respectfully Invited to attend the Funeral services THIS AFTiBNcoN, at 6 o'clock, at Cathe? aral Chapel._Jan!*-* Counts \%a% Sales. OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR, CHARLESTON COUNTY, CHARLESTON. 8. C., MAY 17, 1872.-The attention or Delinquent Tax. payers ls re.-pectfaliy invited to part or Section 4th of "An Act to amend an Act entitled an Aof providing for the Assessment and Taxation of Property," passed September IS, 1868, and' all Acts amendatory thereto. Approved March 13, 1872 Sampson, Mrs Ann, 1869,1870, House and Lot, 4 Tradd ht. Sanders, A H. 1869, 1870, Hcnse and Lot, 82 Queen BL Sahders, Mrs S, 1863, 1869, 1870, Vacant Lot, Bay ht. Sanders. Mrs S A, 1870, House and Lot, 68 Pitt at. Sander., Mrs S A, 1870, uousc and Lot, 48 Beres? ford st. Sandern, Wm F. 1868,1869, 1870,1871, three Homes a?d Lots. Islington cu Sangster. Mrs, 187o, House and Lot, 4 Smlth.sU Savage, Hagar, 1868,1869, 1870, House and Lot, io?outing st. Scha hre, b r , 1870, House and Lot, 7 Spring at. senmbohm, H L, isas, 1870, Honae and Lot, 94 Anaou, st. Schmidt, J ti, it .J, House and Lot, 20 Hanover st. Scott, Margaret, 1870, Moose and Lot, 28 Ameri? ca st. Scriven, R E, 1870, 1871, House and Lot, 8 Water st. Sears, Wm, 1863, 1869,1870? House and Lot, 1 Lau? rel st. Sellgmao, Morris, 1870, House and Lot, 2 Thomas st. Sheather, Samuel, Ass, is:o, Bouse and Lot, 12 Bee st, Sblrer, Urs Harriet, 1868, 1869, 1870, House and Lot. 70 R" tied ge St. Sifley, B R. 1868, 1869, 1870, Vacant Lot, l and 8 Horlbeck'fl aile?, amy, John, 1869,1870, Vacant Lot, 16 Horlbeck's alley. S lg wald, Mrs E A, 1869,1870.1871, House and Lot, 178 coming st. Slgwald, L S 1870, 1871, Boase and Lot, Nunan st. sigwald, LS, 1870,1871, House and Lot, Mou: st. Slgwald, L S, 1870.1871. Vacant Lot Lita's ct. Slgwal'1, LS. 1870. 1-71. Vacant Lot, Kayne at. s lu an, J H, 1884, 1869, 1870, Honae and Lot, 1 Ann .st. Small. Charles, 1688, 1869, 1870, House and Lot, Held st. Smith, Mrs H, 1868, 1869, 1870, Hoose and Lot, 4 Smith, sarah, Est, 1870, Vacant Lot, Washington st. Sm I h, Quinton, 1870, 1871, House and Lot, 19 Washington st. Smith, W H, 1868,1889,1870, 1871, House and Lot, SK Beau fain st. smith, w H, I8t8, 1869, 1870, 1871, Vacant Lot, 4 Short st. Smlih. I-aac, Est, 1863, 1869, 1870, Hoose and Jot, 575 Klug at. Smyzer. Mr? K, Trust Est, 1870,1871, Vacant Lot, \ lo? B**t ILty.- . _ - sonni Carolloa Society, 186?, 1869, 1870, UTI, noose and Lot, Meei log *i. South carolina Institute, 1868, 1369, 1870, 187L Vac int Lot, 78 sleeting st. Stock, John Y, 1868, 1870, 1871, Honae and Lot. II Montague st. Stone, Michael, 1868, 1803, 1870, Honae and Lot, 6 Ann street. Stoney, Estate E, 1870, House and Lot, lor Meet? ing st. Strain, Margaret A P, 1868,1870, House and Lot, 18 King st. Stree kius-i, J F, 1870, House and Lot, 108 St PhlLp st. Streck'rsa, J F, 1870, House and Lot, 108 St Phil? lp st. Streckfu-s J F, 1870, House and Lot, Orove st, Stree Kines, J F, 1870 House and Lot 16 Morns st. Si romer, Mrs U J, 1870, House and Lot, 41 Sc Phillp St Stromer, Mrs H J, 1870, House and Lot, 43 St Phillp sc. Stevenson. W, 1848. 1869, 1870,1871, Vacant Lot, Bull and Lynch st?. St Andrew's Society, 1868, 1870, 1871, Vacant Lot, Broad SL St Marks. Mrs C. 1819. 1870,1871, Heuse and Lot, 238 Meeting st. St Marks, Fiancis, 1868, 1869, 1870, 1871, HOUM and Lot, 236 Meeting st. St Marks. Francis, 1868. 1869, 1870, 1871, Hoots and Lot, ll Elizabeth st. St Marks, Francis, 1868, 1869, 1870, 1871, Hons* and Lot. 1 Nassau sc. . . St Marks, Francis, 1863, 1869,1870,1871, Vac mt Lot, 10 Pine kn ev st. St Marks, Francis, 1863, 1869, 1870, 1871, Hons? and Lot, 20 Morris st. Smnts, h s ta te Thomm, 1868, 1869, 1870, 1871, Va? cant Lot, 2 Friend st. Snsiiorf, o, 1868, i860, 1870, 1871, Vacant Lat, 10 Hayne bU . Sntton, R L, I860, 1870, 1871, House and Lot, 18 Marlon st. Sylvester, Mrs R, 1870, House and Lot, 19 Ameri? ca st. Symm s, S A, 1870, 1871, House and Lot, as Han? over st. Symmes, SA, 1870, 1871, House and Lot, 41 Han? over st. Symmes, S A, 1870, 1871, House and Lot, 43 Han? over st. 1 Sllvetta, A, 1870. Hons J and Lot, 17 America st. olivetta, A, 1870, House and Lot, 8 Wentworth st, Taylor, Mrs, 1870. Vacant Lot, 80 Savage at. Tennent. Est Josiah, I860, 1870, House and Lot, Bay and Blake sta. fhanu, M ?, 1868, 1869, 1870, House and Lot, 88 America st. Thann, Mrs A S, 1863, i860,1870, Hoose and Lot, 84 America st. Thewmg, J u, Trust Est, 1870, House and Lot, 8 Qr orge st. Thompson, Jas, Trust Est, 1870, Vacant Lot, 164 Ene t Bav. Thompson, Jas, Trust Est, 1870, House and Lot, IO Laurens st. Tn om p.-on Jas, Trust Eat, 187P, Honae and Lot, 8 Vernon st. [ Thompson, hmiiy, 1870 Honae and Lot, 23Colum? bus ht. Thompson, Thos, 1869, 1870, House and Lot, Lilly ct. Thorne, Rebecca, 1870, 1871, House and Lot, 13 Duncan st. . Thorne, olin. '863. 1869, 1870, 187L House and Lo1,17 ' annon st. Thomas, Jone, 1870, House and Lot, 21 Mon tagua st. rle lemana, A Agent, 1868, 1869, 1870, Vacant Lot, i? savage at. To uh ey, Maw ice, 1870, Hoose and Lot, 28 Market ?nd AUbOUhid. routn y. Mau'ice, 1870, Hons cs and Lota, S to 18 Anson st. Toubej, Maurice, 1870, House and Lot, 24 Queen Bt, Turnbull, Est Ann B, 1870, 1871, Vacant Lot, Legare st. Taranui!, wm M, 1870, Vacant Lot, Bog?d st. Turn bu 1, tr ld ney, 1869, 1870, Vacant Lot, B.gard Bt. Turnbull, Elliott, 1863, 1869, 1870, Vacant Lot. Spiring st. Turnboll Eldon, 1868, 1869, 1870, Vacant Lot. Bogard st. Turnbull. Elliott, 1863, 1889, 1870, Vacant Lot Coming st. Tapper, u rs E Y, 1869, 1870,1871, House and Lot, 62 Tradd st, Vanderhorst, O, 1870, 1871, Building, 2 Dereel'! court. Vanderhorst, c, 1870, 1871, Building, fi Dereefa ? court. Vanderhorst, c, 1870, 1871, Building, 68 Morris st, Vanderllp, J F, 1870, 1871, Hoose and Lot, lt Bogard bt. Vennlag, Est H M, 1869, 1870, Honae and Lot, 20 Wall st. . .. . . . . Yenning. Harriet, Trust, Eat, IBTO, Honae and Lot, 19 Chanel Bt. Yenning, Barnet, Trust, Est, 1670, House and Lot, 18 Henr.exta st. Yenning, s M and H M, Trost, Est, 1880, 1870, Boase and Lot, 8, 8 and 9 wharf st. Yenning, Mrs R E, 1869, 1870, House and Lot, 20 I Henrietta st. . . i_ Venting. B. ti uar 1 n, 1869, 1870, House aaa Lot, Wharr ann calhoun sta. . , Vonnlng, E B. 1870, House and Lot. 17 Society ?. Vennmg .Ess H M and D B, 1869, im Vennlog'a Vernon?EstWmand children. 1??, 1870, House and Lot, East Bay. . ... "fl ?idd ie su Vidal, Mary T, WO, Hon-?g \?Jff???t, "* SA County Auditor, Janl4 *