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COLUMBIA, S. C. Suniay Morning. January 31,1869. Serious Condition Int Cab*. The late advices from Cuba exhibit a sad state of things, oausod by the hostility be? tween the Cuban and the Spanish faotions, and by the recklessness and brutality of the Spanish volunteers. The feud between tho Spaniards and the Creoles is an old one, the former holding all the offices and looking down upon the natives with pretty much the same .contempt that was felt in the colonial days here by English residents for the provincials. The Spanish merchants transact most of the commeroe, but do not identify themselves -with the island beyond what their interests demand, their motto being, "Five years of privation and a for? tune." The Baltimore Sun states that the Cro?lo merchants and planters are among the most intelligent and enterprising of the population. Their feelings towards the Spaniards have boen very muoh akin to those of oar forefathers towards the English in the days preceding the revolution. They feel that they are only wanted by Spain for what can be got out of them in taxes to support a horde of Spanish office-holders and a regular army, exclusively Spanish, to keep them in subjection. Like our fore? fathers, they have found all the official avenues to a high and honorable ambition dosed against them. They have felt thc natural longing to be free, and to dispose ol their own destinies, winch is awakened ic all nations who are subjeot to oppression and misgovernment, and which Spain her? self has lately exhibited against a less rigor ous, enacting and intolerant tyranny thar, that to which Cuba has always been sub j ec ted. There would seem to bo no longei any doubt that tho mass of the Cuban peo pie have thoroughly sympathized with th( attempt at revolution which is now sup posed to be a failure. It is said that younj men of the oldest and wealthiest Cubai families have daily flocked to tho insurgen standard, and that such has been thor ardor that where they could not reach thi rebel lines overland, they left Havana fo Nassau, and thenco descended upon tin Eastern coast. Even Havana seems to b pervaded by revolutionary sympathies which aro beginning to be manifested b; occasional attempts to shoot the soldier and volunteers from the housetops, an which made an imposing demonstration i the recent funeral of Gamillo Cepeda, nativo Cuban, who had been brought in prisoner of war, and died tn captivity Thousands of tho Cubans in Havana a tended his funeral, and flowers were throw upon tho hearse and in the streets thr?ug which the procession passed. Even if tl present insurrection bo put down, it will l hard, where there is such hostility amur such a class, to keep it down, and Cuba ht always the same vantage-ground in i attempts ut independence which thc Nori American colonies had in their distan, from the mother country, with the adc tion of a powerful friend in their ov immediate neighborhood. The excess attributed to the Spanish volunteers brit to mind the conduct of a similar class Arkansas and Georgia. It is not strati; that the troops everywhere look with d: daiu and detestation upon these supersc ?iceablc lackeys of despotism, who make i in brutality what they lack iu milita training. -o A CONNECTICUT YANKEE CAUGHT.-Wh Whittlesey, the editor of the Richmo Stair. Journal, was before the Reconstruct Committee on Wednesday, says a Washii ton telegram ?D the Alexandria Qiuettc, laid great stress upon the fact that tho pi pie of Virginia were in favor of a wh man's government, and was amusingly n( plussed when Mr. Beck naively asked h whether the laws of his State- remarki that he understood ho came from Conn lieut-were not ns rigorous in the exclus; of negroes from office us any laws in e: tenet; in Virginia. We hail tho gleam of returniug suuity the land baying business of which Washington despatches give us a hint. '. Government, it seems, was trying to 1 Cuba nearly a year ago; but it has had wisdom to perceive that we may now as 1 wait the progress of events in the insur t binary Crem of tho Antilles. [New York Tribun A permanent peace with the Ind seems to bc generally conceded. The n body of General Sheridan's troops are s to bc withdrawn from the plains and < cent rated at Fort Leavenworth for distr tion to other points, and nearly all Indians are expected to go to their rcsc tious. DEATH OF AN OliD ClTlZKN. -We re to announce tho death of Mr. John C bart, au old and highly respected citi which occurred quito suddenly on Satu morning last, at his residence near place. -Picken* Courier. STATE LEGISLATURE. | rOBTY-THIBXJ DATS* PROCEEDINGS. SENATE. FRIS?T, January 29.-Tho Senate as? sembled at 12 M., and was called to order by tho President pro tem. The House returned, with amendments, a bill to alter and amend the criminal law. The amendments concurred in, the title of the bill changed to that of an Act, and or? dered to be enrolled. The Committee on Elections, to whom was referred a bill to confirm and declaro valid the recent election of Mayor and Al? dermen of the city of Charleston, reported back the same, with a recommendation that the bill do pass. A minority report of tho Committee on Elections on tho same bill was reported by the Senator from Beaufort, who requested further time, which was granted. The whole affair was made the special order for Thursday, February 4, at 1 P. M. The Committeo on Engrossed Bills ro ported as duly and correctly engrossed, and ready for a third reading, the following bills: To incorporate tho Citizens' Savings Bank of South Carolina; and to alter and amend an Act entitled "Au Act to authorize the sale of the Columbia Canal;" which were ordered for consideration to-morrow. The Committee on Railroads, to whom was referred a bill to alter and amend an Act entitled "An Act to alter and ameud the charter of the King's Mountain Railroad Company," and "a bill to alter and amend an Act entitled 'An Act to authorize addi? tional aid to the Blue Ridge Railroad Com? pany, in South Carolina,' " recommend that the bills do pass. Ordered for consid?ration to-morrow. Message No. 2G from tho Governor was presented, covering a report from the Comp? troller-General, in accordance with tho re? quirements of Section 33 of Act 65, passed at special session of 1868, to report the fol? lowing estimates of supplies needed for the fiscal year beginning 1st November, 1868, which have been furnished since last report on this subject, under dato of January 2, 1869: Edgetield County, $25,295; Oraugo burg, $3,500; Richland, 331,000. Received as information and referred. Message No. 27 from the Governor, rela? tive to Executive business, was presented. Bills to determine the value of contracts made in Confederate States notes or their equivalent; to authorize tho renewal ol State stocks and bonds; to punish persone obtaining property under false pretences. Received third reading, passed, and were or? dered to be sent to the House of Represen? tatives. A bill to authorize tho cousolidation of thc Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad Com? pany and Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company,was discussed, and tho further con? sideration of the bill postponed, and made tho special order for Friday, February 5, al 1 P. M. Bills to amend an Act entitled "An Ac to lease tho State Road running from thc County of Greenville, in this State, acrosi tho Saluda Mountain, to the County o: Henderson, in North Carolina;" and to reg ulnto banks in liquidation, were read by thei: titles and referred. A number of bills were read a second timi and debated. The Committee on the Judiciary, to whon was referred a bill to provide for the revisioi of statutes of laws of the State of Sont] Carolina, reported back tho same, with i recommendation that the bill, with the ac companying amendment submitted by th Committeo, do pass. Ordered for cousidei ation to-morrow. A bill to incorporate the South Carolin Saving and Building Association, No. : was presented, accompanied by a petitio praying for au Act of incorporation. A bill to incorporate tho Deutscher Ai tillerie Unterstutzuugs Verein was prc sented, accompanied by a petition of sundr citizens, praying for an Act of incorpora tion. A bill to afford aid in the exteusiou of tL Spartanbnrg and Union Railroad was pr< sented. The Senate adjourned at 3.15 P. M. I HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House met at 12 m. I The Committee on Engrossed Acts n I ported os duly and correctly engrossed f< a third reading, the following bills: To ii corporate the Amateur Literary and Fr tornal Association, of the city of Charlestoi and to alter und amend tho criminal law. The Committee on Incorporations we: instructed to report as early as possib upon a bill referred to them to alter ar amend the chartor of the town of Newberr A resolution was introduced, but n passed, that any momber of this House wi Bhall obtain a leave of absonco from tl dato for moro than ten days, except in ca of personal illness, shall not receive his p diem during any portion of the time absei A bill to re-enact certain Acts londing t name and credit of tho State to tho Gree ville and Columbia Railroad Company, ai to validate the action of said corapa thereunder, was put upon its second ren ing. when tho following was propose That tho bill bo recommitted to the co mitteo, with instructions to answer wi length of road is laid in new iron; wi length of tho road has strap iron on what length of the road will need new irt and how long the road will bo safo withe now iron being laid; what tho old iron worth at Columbia, and how much mc nev/ iron will cost than tho old iron will e for at Columbia; what it will cost to take the old and relay tho new iron; whnt rangements aro being made to pay the i penses that will arise within the next i years for such repairs as aro indicated abo how much money is depositod to tho ere of the company, and in what bank such < posit is mado. Referred to tho Commit on Railroads, and tho further consid?rai of the bill postponed and made tho spc< I order for Tuesday next, at 2 p. m. A bill to renew the char Ler of the Charles? ton Ancient Society was reed a second time. A bill to provide for the widows and orphace of men murdered foi their political opinions was taken np, and made the spe? cial order for Wednesday next, at 2 p. m. A bill to establish a company under the name of the Monet Pleasant and Sullivan's Island Ferry Company, and to extend the aid of the State to the same, was made the special order for Tuesday, February 2, at 1.30 p. m. The following members obtained leave of absence for terms varying from forty days to one day: Whipper, Rivers, Bishop, Mc? Intyre, Wilson, Littejobn, Jervey, Milford, Lewie and Henderson. At 3.35 p. m., the House adjourned until Monday, at 12 m. Flour! Flour!! Flour!!! ALL QRADE8. For sale, vory low, at Jan 31 Imo SWYGEBT A KENN'S. Oats! Oats!! Oats!!! AT SWYGERT A SENN'S. Jan 31 Imo Administrator's Sale. BY ordor of the Court of Probate, I will sell, all tho PERSONAL PROPERTY of tbo lato Dun can VY. Ray, at public salo, at his lato residence, on FEBRUARY 10,186 > Terms cash. Jan 311? WM. WESTON, Administrator. Notice to Executers, Administrators, Guardians and Trustees. YOU aro hereby notified to mako your ANNUAL RETURNS up to the 1st or January, 1869. W. H. WIGG, Probate Judge. Jan 31 Fob 8 16 Office nuder Carolina Hall. Notice to Creditors. THE creditors of tho Estate of W. C. OOOGLER, are beroby notified to present their claims, duly proven, to tho undersigned, and aU persons indebted to said Estate, to pay the samo to Jan 911* WM. W.COOOLER. Administrator. Venison Hams, COUNTRY-CURED BACON, Smoked Beef. Mountain Butter, Driod Apples and Poaches, Now Orleans S> rup. Just rocotved ami for salo bv Jan 31 E. A O. I). HOPE. State South Carolina-Richland County. IN TUE COURT OF F HO li ATE. By William Hulean Winy, Judge ?f Probate ii Richland County. WHEREAS, ROBERT BOLTON hath applier to me for letters of administration, witt will annexed, on the estate ot LEISHA CARTER lato of .('"'.land, deceased, The.ju are, therefore, to cite and admonish al and singular tho kindred and creditors of the sait doceased, to bc and appear heforo me, at a Court of Probate for tho said County, to be holden a Columbia, on the 15th day cf February, I860, at ll o'clock A. M., to show cause, if any, why the sai? administration should not bo granted. Given under my hand and thc seal of tho Court this 30th day of January, A. D. I860, and in tin ninety-third year of American independence. W. DUTSON WIGG, Judge Probate Court, Richland Couti tv. Jan 31 Feb 12 A Record of Travel IN ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES, durin? 1866 and 1867. Bv C. Wentworth Dilke. Prie $1.00. With Maps and Plates. Watchwords for tho Warfare of Lifo. By Schon bcrg-Cotta Family, $1.75. Abbott's Lifo of Christ and His Toachings, wit! tho Political Institutions of His Times. King I alie's Crimean War-Its Origin, Ac; wit Maps, Plans, Ac, $1.00-2 Volumes. Gardening for the South. By White, of Geoi gia. Tho host book over published on g*rdoninf $2.00. Fair Play. By Mrs. South worth. Tricotiu. By Author of Ourda. Madam Do Beaupre. By "Who Breaks Pays." Queens of Song-Their Memoirs. By Clavier With Portraits. Liddons' UniverMty Sermons. Dr. Bellows'Ohl World in ia New Face -nu complote-2 Volumes. Our Life in China. By Nevins; $1.25. Gold Hunters' Adventures; Boy Cavaliers, an other New Dooks, for voung and old, for ?ale at Jan 31 BRYAN A'MCCABTER'S Bookstore Fresh Supplies. DUTCH HERRINGS, FRESH COUNTRY AND MOUNTAIN BUTTE] Pink-Eye and Peach-Blow Planting Potatoe Fine Goshen CHEESE, At G. DIERCKS, Jan 23 At tho Sign of the Watch. Chains ! Chains ! ! t~li\i~\ PAIRS STRAIGHT AND TWISTE OUU TRACE CHAINS. Also, a fr.ll supply Halter. Breast, Fifth, Tonguo, Lock and Ci Chains, on hand and for sale low by Jan 12 J A T. It. AGNEW. Fresh Garden Seeds. ALARGE supply of Thorburns GARD1 SEEDS, which have given universal satisft tion for tho paBt three years. For salo by Jan 3 E. AO. P. HOPE Light, Light. -I f\ BBLS. Primo Whito KEROSENE OIL, 1 ly/ li-io test, on hand and for salo, at reduc prices, by the barrel and at retail, by Jan 6 J. A T. It. AGNEW Get The Best. WEBSTER'S Pictorial, Unabridged, Quai DICTIONARY, a largo supply just rocciv from the publishers. For salo by Jan 17 BBYAN A MoOARTER Hoes! Hoes!! Hoes!!! ?tf\l\ DO/. Brade's CAST STEEL CRO\ AYjK) HOES. 200 doz. Patent Rivettod Planters' and It Hoes. Direct importation. Just received and for s low by J. AT. R. AGNEW In the District Court ol the United Stat for the District of South Carolina. In tho matter of Charles Brill, Bankrupt, at i bunion, tho day of January, A. D. 1869 Bankruptcy. rilliE undersigned hereby gives notice ol X appointment as Assignee, of CHAR1 BRILL, of Columbia, in tho County of Richh and State of South Carolina, within said Distr who has been adjudged a Bankrupt upon his c petition, by tho District Court of said District. Jan 17 ni3? THOS. J. LAMOTTE. Assigne! In the District Court of the United Stat for the District of South Carolina. In tho matter of John E. Robertson, Bankrupt Columbia, tho day of January, A. D. 186! In Bankruptcy. THE undersigned hereby gives notice of appointment as Assignee, of JOHN E. ] BERTHON, of Columbia, in tho County of Ri land and State of South Carolina, within > District, who bas been adjudged a Bankrupt n his own petition, by tho District Court of t District. THOS. J. LAMOTTE, Jan 17 m3* Assigne Broad River Bridge Company. THE THIRD INSTALMENT of $5 por share is required and ordered to be collected; and, as it in necessary tho work should bu pushea forward vigorously, it is hepod that every stockholder will pay up promptly. EDWARD HOPE, President. O. W. BKABUKN, Secretary. Jan 38 2 llOKSEsT ANY one wishing to purchase two No. 1 HAR? NESS OK SADDLE HORSES, eau do so, by applying to MAJ. W. D. PECK, Jan 30 3* At Blakely .V. Gibbes' Store. Notice to Axemen. WANTED, 10 or 12 GOOD HANDS, ta get CROSS TIES, about nine miles from Colum? bia, on the South Carolina Railroad. Apply to MAJ. W. D. PECK, Jan 30 2* At Blakely k Gibbes' Store. Mules for Sale. ~ JUST ARRIVED, 30 young, well brok?! ft^g?. KENTUCKY MULES can ho seen at Mr. l^^H Charles Logan's Stable. ftUt Jan 29 WM. S. TALBOTT. Congaree Lodge No. 29, I. 0. 0. F. AREGULAR MEETING of this Lodge will bo held at Masonic Hall, on MONDAY NIGHT, (Fobruary 1.) It is earnestly requested of all members, of whatever standing, to attend, as important business will bo brought before them. By order of tho N. O. jlan293_W. P. PURSE, Secretary. Diamond Hams, &c. TIERCES "Davis Jr." DIAMOND HAMS, thc American Westphalia, Tierces "Orango brand Hams-a good article, " Broakfast Bacon, .Vc, received ami for salo by C. H. BALDWIN. Jan 20 Globe Mutual Life Insurance Company, of New York. ("1ASH ASSETS JANUARY 1, 18C.lt, $1,171,000. J INCORPORATED 1H01 HaB been in operation but four years, during which time it has aasurod a larger amount than any Company in tho United States, during a cor? responding period of existence One of tue chief causes of its organization, was the forfeiture hy several Norther Companies of tho policies of Southerners, during the war. The leading oflicors of this Company protested against this injustice, and on its consummation, withdrew and orga? nized thc "GLOBE MUTUAL," on principles moro liberal and (net than those yet adopted by any other Insurance Company. In the event of death in hattie or in a duel, tho equitable value of tho policy will be returned to the heirs. ALL other Companies forfeit lt. In case of suicide, tho FULL Policy is paid. No restriction on travel. This Company has, in its guarantee fund of $500,000, an element of strength possessed by no other Company. It offers the entirely now feature of Probability Endowment, which gives tho largest possible sum for tho premium paid. No other Company posse-ses this feature. Insures ohildren of any ago. In thc moderation of its premium rates, in the variety of its tables, in its dividends and in the security offered insurers, it invites comparison with any other Company. JOHN C. HASKELL, Stato Agt, Columbia, S. C. Prof.JOHN T. DAKIIY, Medical Examiner. Gen. S. B. BUCKNER, Southern Manager. Agents wanted throughout thc State, .lan 30 3mo* Fruit Trees. ANOTHER lot of very superior New Jersey FRUIT TREES, just received. Also, on hand", a choice selection of GRAPE Y INES AND STRAW? BERRY PLANTS. OEO. W. PARKER, Agent. Jan 28 t* Lost, Stolen or Mislaid. ANOTE for $00.00, on Mrs. E. Woodward. All persons aro cautioned against trading for tho same, as paymont has hoon stooped. Jan 28 (!* C. A. GAYDEN^ W. D. CORN rVELL, M. D., /' // Y SIC I AX AND S U lt G E O X, OFFICE at residence on Blanding stroet, noar Charlotte Depot. Jan 27 Imo* Notice. CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, COLUMBIA, January 25, 1801). MERCHANTS and others who have neglected to pay their quarterly taxes on Sales, Ac, aro notified that Executions for tho collection of the same will hu placed in the hands of tho She? rill- on or before the 1st of FEBRUARY next. Jan 20 ii J. S. McMAHON. City Clerk. MONEY WANTED. (foo AT 1 PER CENT. INTEREST per Jfl50?\JVJ* ' month, for two years-re-payable in two equal annual instalments. Scoured by ! mortgage of lands and houso, valued now at twice amount or loan required. Address K. A lt., Jan 28 ||31T2 P. O. Box 50, Columbia. Limestone Springs Female High School. Ii EV. WM. CU II TIS, LL. D., Principal. ^g?w THE ensuing stssion of this School ?fJ3^ ?ill commence on WEDNESDAY, the t^jC?^B?fi 17th of February. ^EflpKgfc It is requested that applications for ad mission he made aH soon as possi t^^W^ ble, to Dr. Curtis, at the School; an? swers will bo returned in each instauco and parties thus applied for can be met by Dr. Curtis, at Co? lumbia, on tho 17th, so as to reach Limestone on that afternoon. Terms, as heretofore, Board and Tuition $100. Mano Lessons $25, etc, etc.__^^P _ ~WHAT YOU DRINK. OUT of thirty-eight specimens of Bonrbon Whiskey recently submitted to a chemical analysis, at "tho various saloons in Now York, only two wero puro. The undersigned ventures to assort that his LIQUORS and WINES aro as puro as any sold in tho United States. As for bis ALE and LAGER BEER, it is without adulteration; and he wishes to submit it to any chemical analy? sis. It imparts permanent strength to woak sys? tems and invigorates dolicate constitutions. Drink his Boer; you will enjoy tho greatest of blessings health, and prolong vour lifo. Jan 10 JOHN C. SEEGEBS. Borneo Bagging. f* BALES Superior COTTON BAGGING, i O 50 coils Greoulcaf and Manilla Rope. For sale low by E. A- G. D. HOPE. Columbia and Augusta Railroad. 1 /"V/"fc SHARES for salo by I 1UU Jan 24 GREGG, PALMER A CO. Billiard Tables for Sale. , -, ? TWO Une BILLLYRD TABLES. \, ^m'" completo order, Marble and %*^a^gr^>sl,tt0 I5(,|1?,?1|?;, with Halls. Cues L?? ? iL-=~ and Counters included. Sharp A arittith's mako. Will be sold low. Call at Dec 13 C. DIEBCK'S. Superior Flour. -1 PA BAGS Strictly Choice Familv FLOUR, lt)U 100 bbls. Low Triced Flour." For salo low by E. fe G. D. nOPE. Seed Potatoes. 7pr BBLS. PINK-EYES, PRINCE ALBERT'S, O Jackson Whites, and Early Goodrich, in Ono order and for salo by E. A G. D. HOPE. Flour! Flour!! BBLS. FLOUR of all qualities, from ?UU $8.00 per bbl. upwards, just rocoivod and? for salo by J. & T. R. AGNEW. ILOOAI ItexniB. -o The summery weather continued yester? day, notwithstanding the prognostications of the weatherwise. Friday night there was sharp lightning and several loud re? ports of thunder. Despatches report the same stato of things as far North as Rich? mond, Va. -o-? THE UPPER ROUTE.-Wo aro indebted to M. H. Berry, Esq., for late Now York papors. Mr. B. came via tho Charlotte and Danville route; making tho trip in a little less than forty hours-ahead of all other lines, we believe. The connecting ?rain leaves Jersey City at 8.45 p. m. - -o Mr. Smythe bas "hung his bau ncr on tho outer wall"-at least, ho has put up a new sign ; but reversed the usual order of things -tho boot being where the hat ought to be; but as tho "bottom rail is on top," perhaps the transposition is only iu accordance with the ordor of things. Mr. S. is in receipt of a tasty assortment of head-gear for males young and old; besides a varied stock of boots, shoes, gaiters, slippers, etc., for males aud females. Ile requests us to in? vite an inspection of his stock. Our new tile was furnished by Mr. Smythe. -o RELIGIOUS SERVICES THIS DAY.-Trinity Church-Rev. F. J. Shand, Rector, 10^ a. m., and 4 p. m. St. Peter's Church-Rev. J. J. O'Connell, Pastor, 10 a. ra. and 3 p. m. Marion Street Church-Rev. W. ' W. Mood, lO'.j a. m. ; Church Meeting, 3}? p. m. Washington Street Chapel-Rev. George Howe, 10'.< a. m.; Rev. W. R. Atkinson, 3>.j p. m. " Lutheran Lecture Room-Rev. E. A. Bolles, 10}? a. m. Presbyterian Church-Rev. W. E. Bogga, 10'.j a. m. and 7 p. m. Ladson Memorial Chapel-Rev. Dr. Plumer, 7,lJ p. m. Baptist Church-Rev. J. L. Reynolds, 10?? a. m. -o NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special attention is called to tho following advertisements, published for the first time this morning: Wm. W. Coogler-Notice to Creditors. ?9 Swygert ASenn Flour, ?c. E. A G. D. Hope-Venison Hams. W. H. Wigg-In the Court of Probate. W. H. Wigg-Notice to Executors. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. -o A busy man is a locomotive, and lifo a track. Every night he drives into "the house," and stops. Every morning he is fired up anew, and away be goes switobing off in ono direction, and then in another. In this routine of business he forgets that tho physical organization is of the most delicato kind. If a hard iron locomotive needs constant care, and to bo well oiled np I and rubbed off overy day, how much more necessary is it that all men and women should use PLANTATION BITTERS, which are tho ne plus ultra of everything which is ne? cessary to keep the system in n perfect tone of health? MAGNOLIA WATER-Superior to the best imported German Cologne, and sold at half tho price. J29+lt3 -o TUE LADSON MEMORIAL CHAPEL.-This building lins just been completed, under tho supervision of members of the Presby? terian Church in this city. It is designed to perpetuate the cordial union in churoh fellowship, as in days gone by, of Christians of both races. It therefore, appropriately, bears tho name of George W. Ladson, the beloved and lamented evangelist, who wore out his noble lifo laboring with apostolic zeal for the salvation of tho colored people of Columbia, sustained by the prayers and contributions of the Presbyterian Church during the pastorate of Dr. ThornwelL Services appropriate to the occasion will be held in the new building to-night, at half past 7 o'clock. The sermon will be preached by the Rev. Dr. Plumer, after which the sacrament of the Lord's Supper will bo administered. Friends of the good cause are cordially invited to be present. M. -o ACCIDENT ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA RAIL? ROAD.-The delay in the delivery of the mails yesterday morning, was in consequence of an accident to the up Columbia train, which left the city at half-past 5 o'clock, Thursday evening. When about forty-seven miles from tho city, a defective bar threw fivo of the cars attached to tho train off the track, completely demolishing them. No ono was injured. - Charleston Courier. .-o A man named Gunnels was shot a few days ago by some unknown persons near Raymond, Mississippi. Ho had beon ar? rested for whipping bis wifo, and taken to Rev mond; on bis way bock home he was fired upon and killed. Philemon Stout, a negro barber of Wol? cott, New York Stute, has been designated a grand juryman of the Circuit Court of Wayne County. It is recorded as an evi? dence of progress that his name was placed on the list by a Democratic supervisor. A battle has taken place at Poverty Bay, Now Zealand, between tho British troops and Maori, iu which tho latter were defeated with great loss. Mr. John Simpson, of tho town of Ches? ter, has applied for a patent for a now cot? ton press. It is reported that tho Mills Houso, in Charleston, is to bo re-opened soon uudor Messrs. Purcell and Horbach.