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"-:-?- 1 . ? - ? - By Tele?rapn. j ?/;;jressZy /or //tc Columbia Phamix.] ' Goble D?*p?tcb.e*. LONDON, July .5.-Tho grand review iu Hyde Park has been postponed on acconnt of Maximilians execution. Groat indignation is felt here and on the continent The Vienna Imperial Court has gone into mourn ing. The Bank of England holds ?22, 500,000 in bullion. PAMS,'July 4.-Vandenbrock Bro? thers, American bankers here, have suspended. Louis Napoleon has ordered a court mourning for Max?niliau. CongrcBtlunul. WASHINGTON, July 5.-It will re? quire a two-thirds vote to .suspend the rule adopted by the House on Wednesday, confining legislation t? perfecting and strengthening the military reconstruction bill-pending the adoption of motions to adjourn by tho extremists, which failed. Tho President has sent a message to Congress, announcing the accept? ance of the mediation of the United States in the Spanish war, wiih mod? ifications. In the House, tho Speaker an-1 nounced that the Committee on Re? construction, provided by resolution last Wednesday, is as follows : Messrs. j Stephens, Boutwoll, Bingham, Farns? worth, Hubbard, (of New York,) Bea? man, Paiuo, Pike and Brooks. In the Senate, a resolution was sub? mitted, that legislation be confined to reconstruction and bills in relation to it be the only ones acted upon. A long debato ensued, during which it transpired that thirteen Senators, in caucus, voted in favor of universal suffrage. The resolution restricting legislation finally passed-yeas 10; nays 9, viz: Messrs. Buckulew, Drake, Fowler, Howe, Ross, Sumner, Thay? er, Tipton and Wade. Mr. Wilson stated, in the course of the debate, that Mr. Stanton wanted no legisla-1 tion regarding tho judiciary, but needed money to support reconstruc? tion. The Senate adjourned until Monday. In the Houso, tho Speaker present? ed a memorial from Green M. Adams against tho admission of Beck from Kentucky; referred to Committee on Elections. Mr. Paine moved to sus? pend the rules, so that ho might in? troduce a joint resolution tendering ' the thanks of Congress to Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan for tho able and ( faithful performance of his duty as commander of tho Military District ot Texas and Louisiana. Tho rules were suspended bj* a vote of 110 against 18, and thc resolution passed. An additional paper regarding the Kentucky delegation, and a protest from thc members whoso seats are not contested, were referred to Com? mittee on Elections. A joint resolu? tion of thanks to Generals Sickles, Pope und Schofield was adopted. Mr. Scheuch offered a resolution of thanks to Petroleum V. Nasbyand Attorney General Stanbery for maintaining the President's policy. Pending thc question of its reception, the House adjourned to Monday. The resolution bf thanks to District Commanders was adopted by a strict party vote. Brooks is the only Demo? crat on thc Reconstruction Commit? tee. In the Senate, Mr. Tipton argued in favor of a reward from the Govern? ment for Indian scalps. News Items. FORTRESS MoNiiOE, Joly 5. -The frigate Suaquebnnuah, with Admiral Porter, sailed yesterday, under sealed orders. It is now known that she proceeds to Mexico direct. NEW YORK, July 5.-The steamer Rising Star brings $817,000 treasure. Three persons were killed yesterday und many casualties. Twenty fires. While returning from a celebration, a pleasure boat was run down by the steamer Norwalk, returning from Coney Island, ami five or .six passen? gers drowned. The latest advices report that Cas? tile's revolution to depose Pedro has terminated. Castilla is dead. Pana? ma advices report tho capture of Mos? quera. The assumption of supremo power by Acosta is con (inned. Affairs are greatly unsettled in Chili. W SHINGTON, July "?.-The prose? cution in tho Surratt case has closed the testimony. Judge Wayne is dead. He was born in Savannah, in 1700, and was appointed to the bench in 1835. The new Brazilian Minister, Com? mander Don Domingoes Jose Gon zealvez de Mogal Saes, was presented to both the President and Ministers. He expressed pleasure at the friend? liness of the two powers. Internal revenue receipts $2,500, 000. TORONTO, July 4.-The Govern? ment appeared to fear a Fenian de? monstration, and placed gun-boats at several points, but nothing unusual occurred. RICHMOND, July 5.-Returns from Danville show that thc negroes have registered three to one over the whites. Ono of tho colored 9th of May rioters was convicted in this city to? day, and fined $5. CHARLESTON, July 5.-Arrived Brig Rothsay, Cardenas. Sailed Brig Elinas, Barcelona; schooner Whitney Long, Newport; schooner Waneta. New Haven. XF.W ORLEANS, July 5.-Red River levee, in front of Alexandria, Louisi? ana, gave way on the 28th, flooding the lower portion of the town; but the break was promptly repaired by the citizens. On the night of the lat, it again broke. ? despatch says the only chance for the town to escape au overflow is by a fall of the river. AUOCSTA, July 5.-In the park, yesterday, the freedmen and soldiers had a row, which at first threatened to prove serious, but nobody was killed. The Republican State Convention met at Atlanta yesterday. Delega? tions are present from nil parts of the State. Hon. Foster Blodgett, .of Richmond County, was elected Pre? sident. Resolutions were adopted, that the loyal mon of Georgia desire an early settlement of the country; declaring the Republican party of the State in alliance with the Na? tional Republican party; pledging a hearty support to the reconstruction measures of Congress; declaring tho Union Republican party in sympa? thy with tho working men, and pledg? ing encouragement and support to protect the rights of all, and to ubide by the prescribed terms of restora? tion in electing to office men who can comply in nil respects with the requirements of Congress. Delegates to the convention were appointed without regard to color. A mass meeting was held, the number pre? sent being estimated at from 12.?0U to 20,000. The decimation of inde? pendence was read, and au oration delivered by A. AV. Tenuy, of New York, who was followed by other speakers. COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL.. NEW YORK, July 5-Noon.-Stocks strong. Money G per cent. Gold Si)1.,. Cotton dull-middling uplands 26. Flonr 10(/?20c. lower. "Wheat declined. Corn IC" 2c. lower. Pork dull, at 21 ?.f. Lard dull, atll(3 7 P. M.-Flour active, nt the noon's decline-State SO. 50(<. 10.50. Wheat declining. Corn declining-mixed Western 1.04(o 1.08. Mess pork 20.30 @25.50. Lard dull, nt \\}:{0}W? Whiskey closed active, at 380/40. Cotton declining; sales 1,000 bu'2s, at 2(5. Sugar firm-Muscovado ~iV\ (V12:1 j'. Turpentine quiet, nt 5S(" 50. Rosin 3.20(<7S.50. Stocks slightly easier. Gold 387-,;. BALTIMOKE, July 5.-Cottou dull and unchanged. Flour scarce, de? mand light and prices irregular. New white wiieut $2.30?3. Corn active; white advanced 3c.-1.13c 1.15; yel? low 1.06(5 1.08; Western mixed$1.02. ArarsTA, July 5.-Cotton sales to? day 112 bales-middling 22:,.j(<'23. SAVANNAH, July 5.-Cotton dull aud drooping; sales of two days 200 bales-low middling 23@>23}<?. CnAitLUSTON, July 5.-Cotton firm? er-middlings 25(7; 2(1. Sales 80 bales; receipts 70 bales. MOBILE, July .5.-Sales of cotton for the week 1,550 bales. Receipts .145 bales. Sales to-day 350 bales; market dull-middlings 22'.".'. NEW ORLEANS, July 5.-Sales of cotton l,2<io bales: market dull-low ! middlings 23@23.'<j. Receipts of the week 2,150. Stock 50,107. Fair Louisiana sugar 13'., ; prime to choice ll '.j ; Cuba sugar asking an advance, owing to Havana advices-No. 12 he ld at 13. Molasses dull. Flour im? proved-superfine $10.75. Corn firm I-mixed and vellow &1@1.10; white , Sl.20fml.25. ' Pork firm, at$23.75(o I 24. Bacon-shoulders lOfi 101..' ; rfl? sides n::,<</12; clear 13',. Lard ! dull-tierce 12^f?12'..; keg 13j?. j Gold 30. . LIVERPOOL, July 4-Evening. i Cotton inactive, and closed with a j downward tendency-middling np ! lands 101._. ; Orleans*11. Sales in.000 i bales. LONDON, duly 5-Evening.-Con? sols 04 'v. Bonds 72:t.,. LIVERPOOL, July 5-Evening. Cotton closed unchanged in tone or price-middling uplands lOL.d. ; Or? leans ll; sales 10,000 bales. . . .J Charleston Advertisements. D. B. HASELTON, ? 331 King Street, Charleston, S. C., General Agrol for lin1 Weed Shat Ile Machine INOR South Carolina and Florida. SEW 1 IMG MACHINES, of all kinds, cleaned, I repaired, improved and tor sale. Needles, I Oil and Tools, of all kinds, i June lino MILLS HOUSE, CHARLESTON, S. C. THIS weli-knov.ii FIRST-CLASS Vrn* H"TKL has been thoroughly repair ?wi!*rd. refitted and refurnished, and is now ready for the accommodation ot the traveling public, whoso patronage is re? spectfully solicited. The proprietor promis) a tu do all in hi powcr for the comfort of Iiis guests. Mare), 21 JOSEPH PURCELL, Prop'r. Livery and Sale Stables, ^ CHALMERS STREET, flW|C,EN A BAKER, Pro-S?SE -U-ZL-prictors. Saddle Horses, Car? riages, Phntona and Buggies to hire, at all lu mrs. Mules and Horses for sale. Feb 27 Charleston Hotel, CHA RLES TON, 8. C. COACHES always in readiness to convey passengers to and from the Hotel. Feb 20 WHITE A MIXER, Proprietors. Lime, Cement and Plaster. JUST received, a fresh supplv of host STONE LT ME, ROSENDALE CEMENT and CALCINED PLASTER. lu store and for nale cheap for cash bv _April 4_ JOHN C. DIAL. BY THE EMILY SOUDEE. ASELECTED STOCK of verv excellent FRENCH BON-BONS, CREAM CHO? COLATES. JELLY CAKES, .Vo.. at MCKENZIE'S CONFECTIONERY, Plain street, near Centra! Hon?e. March 12 Auction Sales ?VE?fE?s?L?. A8SISTANT ASSESSOR'S OFFICE, COLUMAIA, S. C., July ?, 18(67. IWILL Bell. THIS (Saturday) M >RN 1NG, the Gth inst., at 10 o'clock, in front of R. Bailey's bonded warehouse, 50 Kegs of Lager Beer ! The property of I. Grieesbabcr, seized for violation of Internal Revenue Law. B. BAILEY, Jnly 0 1 _Assistant Assessor. Milch Cows and Caites. By D. C. PEK0TT0. . ' I WILL sell, on MONDAY MORNING, tho 8th inst., at 9 o'clock, in front of my Auction Store, corner of Washington and Assembly streets. Two fine MILCH COWS, with their voung Calves. Albo, a tino SPRINGER. The abo"o Cows are said to bo tino. Salo positivo. Terms cash. July 6 Sale to Foreclose Mortgage. IWILL sell, on MONDAY, tho 8th July next, at the house occupied by JaB. lt. lleiso used as a Billiard Saloon, on Assem? bly street, near the Market, .1 BILLIARD TABLES and FIXTURES, to satisfy a mortgage from N. J. Gaylord and others to William Gurney, ami assign? ed to John English. Terms cash. J. E. DENT, June 23 t Agent of Assignee. 1. JAliOomT NEW ORLEANS, LA, r it o r it i E T o it s : WM. A. HURD, of New Orleans. W. F. CORKERY, Spottswood Hotel, Rich? mond, Ya. SS**Telegraph and Railroad Offices i rotunda ol Hotel. July J (imo LOUISA SUMACH'S LAST, HENRY VIII AND HIS COURT; or CATHARINE PARR-an historical novel. Hy Louisa Mnhlbach, author of Frederick tho Creal, Ac. New supplies <>t Surry ot Eagle's Nest, Wearing ot' the Grey, by J. Esten Cooke; and other new BOOKS-among which is a Sensational Book. "Coming Wonders Ex? pected Between bS(>7 and ls7?." A beautiful and fresh supply (d' Photo? graph Albums, worth from SI to ;7. Sliet I Music, New Homo Vonus. New Humorous Songs, i At DUFFIE & CHAPMAN'S Jun*1 21 Bookstore._ HEPATICA. PANENT NS HEPATIC BITTERS-a new and valuable compound, possess? ing extraordinary powers over the organs 1 of the liver a:id stomach, making it a po? sitive remedy for dyspepsia or indigestion and a liver invigorator. Try a bottle. For sale wholesale at bis prices. FISHER .V HEINITSH, Druggists, Agents, Colombia. J nne?20 To xioiat. THE COLUMBIA FEMALE COL mLEGE, which for three years past lias been occupied as a FIRST CLASS HOTEL by Mr. T. s. Nickerson, i. again offered for lease for three years, from 1st September next. The extensive patronage which Mr. Nickvrson received hat given much noto? riety to this building. Its capacity, pecu? liar* fitness and eligible location"for the purposes of a first-class hotel, render a particular description UU1H ces.-ary. For terms, .to., inquire ol either of the following gentlemen: Hon. E. J. ARTHUR, Dr. A. N. TALLEY, R. H. SENN or J. W. PARKER. Columbia, June ll, 1867. Juno ll AT KINARD'S. Just Received, A NEW SUPPLY OF DRISS GOODS, Ol' THE VERY LATEST STYLES. ALSO, A NEW SUPPLY ol" Window Shades. rilHE above GOODS wee purchased at JL the hue GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES, and will be sold VERY LOW. M. Ii. KIM ARD. M a y 28 mt mern IN THE PRICE OF Clothing! AS is our usual custom at the close of each season, we now oder our stock of SPRING CLOTHING AT TOST! BARGAINS in BOYS' CLOTHING, ALL-WOOL OASSIMERES & TWEEDS. It. & W. C. ?FIELD, Walker's Block. N. B.-We are daily mak? ing additions to our stock of Clothing, with GOODS OF OUR OWN MANUFAC? TURE. May 14 - ?_ r - y - The Fourth in Columbia. SCENES AND INCIDENTS. As announced in tho Phoenix, of Thursday, the programme of the va? rious celebrations of the ninety-first anniversary of American indepen? dence -was duly carried out in this city. The "glorious Fourth" was ushered in by tho time-honored ring? ing of the city boll, nt daylight-the aforesaid custom being an effective mode of arousing drowsy citizens to a realization of tho importance of tho day, and the absolute necessity of early rising, for tho purpose of fully appreciating this mid-summer holi? day; the uninitiated supposed it was a fire nlarm, and rushed to the various engiue-houses. and had tho satisfac? tion of being mado the butta of mirth-loving "old stagers"-the va? rious excuses made by thoso who had been "sold" were extremely amusing. Poor old Columbia! not a cannon could be raised within her borders, and the military contented them? selves with firing a mid-day fen de joie. The utmost order prevailed during tho day, and wo learn that there was not a solitary arrest made by the po? lice-whether this was owing to Gen. Sickles' order closing the bar-rooms, or to the law-abiding anti-disturbance propensities of the citizens-white and colored-we are not prepared to say. That there was little drunken? ness, we can positively assert-not? withstanding "private bottles" circu? lated extensively. We cordially wish many returns qf just such days nu last Thursday. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL cKLEr.n.vriON*. The nineteenth anniversary of the Marion Street Suuday School at? tracted a very large audience, at 9 o'clock a. ni. The church was deco? rated with great taste, with ever? greens, mottoes, .Ve., while the plat? form in front of the pulpit, erected for the youthful orators, was adorned with Gothic arches, snrrouudiug a photograph of the late Superintend? ent, Rial North. Esq. It was a beau? tiful tribute to the memory of one who, through many years, including i the four or five years of war nud de ! solution, had maintained the organi I i'.atiou of this school with great suc? cess. The mnsie furnished by Professor Koepper, and thc singing of tho va? rious odes, were an important and attractive feature i<f the celebration. The first address was nue delivered by Alaster Richard Atkinson, on "Our Late Superintendent;" very well re? cited. "Thc Whistle," by John Wal? ton, aud thc piece entitled "Despise not the Day of Small Things," by Master James R. Thnckam, were very deservedly received by the audience. The other pieces in the first section I of the programme, were "The Guar? dian Angels,"a dialogue, represented by Misses Cecelia Atkinson i> nd Grace O'Neale; "Something True in a Queer Way," very well spoken, by Melvin Kirk; "The Psalm of Life," delivered by Milner Gibson; "Tho Seasons," by Misses Chicora Kirk, Bertha Hoagland, Minnie North, Mary limiter, Carrie Gibson and Amelia Wightman, all very young, ' but the recitation was very perfect; as was the "Crucifixion.*' by Muster John Elkins, recited with n pathos we could not have expected from n mere child. j Willie North (sou of the late super i intendent) delivered, in good style, an address oh "The Advantages of ' Suuday Schools." This was followed j by .'The Christian Orator," by Mas ; ter James Brady; "The Heavenly ' City," by S. Gruber Deane; a dia? logue on "Conscience," by Musters James und John Beard, which was admirably conducted; Longfellow's "Excelsior," by Adolphus Cumpsty; "Aspirations of Youth," by Tyre Cathcart; "Beauty of Nature," by James Oglevie; und "Tho Bright New Cent," u dialogue conducted by Miss Irene Beard and Masters Willio McFeat and Percy Beard. Thia was a beautiful little composition, de? signed to aid the missionary cause. Next, carno a dialogue entitled "The Missionary Collection," by Masters Frank Capers, Herbert Beard, Thomas Kennedy and Charles Nipper. There was humor, ns well as truth, in this little piece, and all the young speakers did themselves credit. "The Graves of our De? parted," by Master Sperry, was well delivered. The "Closing Address," spoken by Master James Bryce, was a fine com ? .? ? ? ? ? j position, find, notwithstanding it was the longest address on the occasion, was perfectly delivered, and was lis? tened to with ?eep interest by all present. After this address, the Superin? tendent, Mr. Pape, read the following resolutions, adopted by the officers and pupils of Marion Street Sunday School: i Whereas it has been our pleasant privilege to eujoy the festivities of this day-a day rendered hallowed by many pleasant reminiscences of the past; and whereas the interest mani? fested and aid rendered us in pre? paring for the occasion have touohed our hearts and elicited our gratitude. Be ir, therefore, Resolved, That we hereby return our grateful acknowledgments to Miss Mary Jacobs, for tho kind and con? tinued interest she has manifested, aud thu successful efforts she has made, in instructing the children ol the school ?n singing the odes selected for the occn ion. . * Resolved, That we tender our thanks to Prof. Koepper, aud to tho mem? bers of tho choir, for their co-opera tiou with us in tho songs of joy and gladness connected with the exercises of our nuniversary. Resolved, That we feel under spe ciiil obligations to Mr. Charles Kirk, for tho donation and construction ol the decorations of the stage, as wei as to Messrs. Frank Thackaui, Thos. P. Purse and S. R. North, for th? kind aid they rendered him in erect ing the same. Resolved, That we will hold in grate j ful remembrance tho ladies, for tb floral offering they have presented n testimonials of their continued inte l'est in the prosperity of our school. After the reading of thc r?solu tions, Master Samuel Capers gave u a humorous recitation-"A Fei Words Before Parting." The cou eluding ode was thou sung, and th large auditory dispersed, all fcelin; highly gratified with the exhibition. THE TOURNAMENT. The number of persons of all age: colors and sexes, ou thc Colleg Green, at au early hour, proved coi elusively the interest manifested h our citizens in such displays. Aboi half-past 9 o'clock, the knights-si teen in number-made their appea aucc, and in a short time tho spot commenced-the sound of the bug being the signal. Before proceed? to describe the tilting, we must si that the knights were tasteful dressed; "summer toggery" boil the prevailing style. The follow!: knights entered the lists: Knight of Palermo-F. B. Fiel ing. Mexican Lancer-W. C. Fisher. Knight of Palestine-J. J. Flym Unknown Knight-W. B. Greer Kuight of the White Plume-B. Hilson. Disconsolate Knight-John Han Don Carlos-C. F. Jauney. Forsaken Knight-F. A. B. Joyn Kuight of the Lost Cause-P. Joyner. Cotton Town Ranger-R. A. K nan. Chesterfield-C. A. Lynch. Independent Knight-C. C. Ri oliffe. Spanish Cavalier-Lamar Stark Knight of the Blue Garter-J. Scott. Turkish Knight-L. W. Taylor. Scottish Chieftain-W. C. Wo man. The "Unknown Kuight" lost lance in one tilt; but, as it was ow to the hook being wrongly plac j the arbiters decided that he was titled to the ring, as he carried ring and hook, and gave the post severe strain. The '-Knight of the Blue C '1 found his steed unequal to the en gen cy, ami declined competing. To Ibo '-Scottish Chieftain" awarded tho first prize-a wrei i with which to decorate the fair b of the lady of his choice. He sel ed Miss Sallie Joyner as "Queel Love and Beauty." The second prize-a Lands bridle-was awarded to the "Kn of the Lost Cause," and he sele Miss Mary Speck as "First Mail Honor." The third prize-a pair of spu was awarded to the "Spanish C lier;" and he selected Miss ] McLean as "Second Maid of Hon The arbiters decided that thc dependent Knight," the "Unkn Knight," "Don Carlos" and "Turkish Kuight" were equally titled to the fourth prize-n h some whip-and consequently ran another tilt to test tho mn when it was decided that the 1 known Knight" was entitled tc prizi He selected Miss Isab* ' Kayos "Third Maid of Hon The favored ladies were se*. . au open carriage, which was surrounded by the successful i Hers, and escorted by tho entire I of knights, the cavalcade p-oee * through several of the principal streets, and thence to . the homes of the h. lies. Messrs. Fielding, Flynn, Green, Janney, P. H. Joyner, Stark, Taylor and Workman were complimented by the arbiters for excellent riding. Capt. Thomas Taylor, Messrs. D. B. DeSanssuro and James S. May rant filled this delicate position, and their verdict gnvo universal satisfaction. A heavy shower came on during the sports, which had the effect of dis? persing a portion of the crowd, but the majority stuck it out bravely. The track was sometimes encroached upon by tho crowd, but fortunately no accident occurred. The whole affair was to have been closed with a dance; but, owing to unavoidable circumstances, it was postponed. At the conclusion of the tilt, there was a contest between the "Hamm Scarum Knight"-Wm. Casson-and the "Knight of tho Green Branoh" Robert Blakeley-mounted on steeds that would have dono credit to Don Qnixotte and Sancho Panza. Their efforts to carry off three barrel hoops in lieu of rings afforded considerable amusement. TROTTING MATCH AND SCRXB RACES. At 5 o'clock, there was a trotting match at tho race courso, purticqjated in by horses belonging te citizens of Columbia. This match, be it under? stood, was only intendod to furnish a little sport to the friends of the owners of the nags. Small .MIDIS had been put up as prizes, and a nominal price charged for entrees. We omit the proper names of the owners, and will designate them as ye proprietor of yo hotel, ye butcher, ye dry goods and ye grocer. Ye dry goods' animal carno out ahead in each heat, but the judges decided that ho was allowed too much "run" for fair trotting. His owner was satisfied, declaring that he was "determined to be ahead of the procession"-and he was. Ye butcher was withdrawn. Ye grocer, notwithstanding many good points, was beaton by ye hotel proprietor. "Clodhopper" was the winner's name. The time -was not the best, and we ^ therefore omit mentioning it. Next was a scrub race, in which a nag belonging to one of tho . 'Knights" of the morning "came within an ace" of winning; but one of his op? ponents, with a horse belonging to a relative of a Columbia physician, struck a piece of hard ground, and passed the score by a foot. Another scrub was made up, but the "Knight" was again unfortunate, the "butcher's nag" ibeing tho winner. Of course, on the road homo, there were any number of x^rivate matches, but as there was no purse, the winners neglected to report the result; and of course the defeated ones kept quiet. THE INVT3IBI.ES. At a late hour in tho afternoon, a motley assemblage of white and co? lored individuals-the former black? ened and the latter whitened-parad? ed the streets, followed by an immense throng. The dresses were uncouth in the extreme, and as a consequence afforded all the more sport. UNION REPUBLICAN MEETING. At 8 o'clock, according to previous notice, a number of persons assem? bled on the Arsenal Hill, and, pre? ceded by a baud of music, marched through tho principal streets to the vacant sqnaro on Plain street, East of Nickersou's Hotel. The following societies were represented: "Union League Association," "Refulgen! So? ciety," "Mechanics' Association," "Sons of Honor," "Young Union I Society," and "Friendly Union." A platform had been erected, but it could not "resist the pressure" brought to bear on it, and fell, slightly injuring soveral individunls. It is supposod that there were fully 2,000 present. Tho exorcises were opened with prayer by a colored minister, Rev. Wm. H. Brown, when Wm. Myers read tho Declaration of Independ? ence. Col. Thos. J. Robertson then introduced to tho uudience Col. R. B. Carpenter, of Kentucky, Register of Bankruptcy in our neighboring city, Charleston, who delivered the following admirable address: MK. CHAIRMAN, AND FELLOW-CITI ZENB OF SOUTH CAROLINA: I have been introduced to you as the orator of the day; but the notice gi van to me of this meeting has been so brief, that, taken in connection with my professional and official duties, I have not had timo to prepare such an ora? tion aa I would like to deliver. I come to you, therefore, in the Ken? tucky style, to give you a plain, old 1 fashioned talk upon the question now