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COLUMBIA, S. C. Thursday Morning, February ll. 1869. A paper which does not like the existing state of things at Washington, remarks that "brutal vulgarity and vulpine trickery stand arm in arm upon tho apex of the pyramid of disgrace and ruin which replaces the noble structure of the Federal Congress as it existed in its former glories." Tho New York Times thinks they muBt have rather a narrow footing to stand upon; it is to be hoped they may soon tumble off. On the apex of such a pyramid they must be less ornamental than tho prodigious female who capB the climax of the "noble struc? ture" of the existing Capitol. -o CARPET -BAGGERS SHREWD AT SOMETHING. Don Piatt says that the carpet-baggers in Congress have shown more ability in their fight to get pay for the early part of tho session, before they or their States hud any political existence, than would bo necessary to make a respectable member. Tho rules of the HOUHO prohibited a member from voting his own pay, or in any case whore ho is directly interested. Now tho carpet knights had twenty-six votes. To introduce a resolution granting the pay to all, shut out tho whole vote. But, by introducing a resolution for one State, all tho others were enabled to vote. The lot from one State voted in, they were thon free to vote for tho others; and so State after State was taken up. Every candidato for Speaker, Clerk, Door-keopor or other office was duly notified of the consequences of a ncg^tivo response. And so my friend of tho paper collar and spare dickey triumphed-tho pay was sc? oured-tho immense sum of 85,000, for supposed work never done, was secured. -o A ROMANCE OF. TUE CUBAN REHELLTON*. An American citizen who was in tho Theatre of Villanueva, on tho evening of tho 22d ult., and witnessed the riot and massacre in the streets of Havana that evening, says that tho origin of tho outburst was the shooting of a young womnn. He says: "A very beautiful girl, the daughter of Aldamn, one of the wealthiest and most n^blo of all Cubans, wore upon her left breast the Ame? rican flag, with the inscription, 'Loup: live the Republic of Cuba,' upou it. When that stirring song was tyeing sung, tho whole audience rose and cheered this younR wo? man, and as she rose to acknowledge tho salute-all eyes wero now bent upon her-a low, mean, cowardly Spaniard shot her with a revolver, killing her instantly. Two Ame? rican gentlemen occupied tho box adjoining Senorita Aldamn, whoso names I do not know, but ono of whom, seeing tho pistol pointed at the young lady's breast, drew his revolver, and a secr-nd after tho Spaniard had fired, blow tho top ofT the head of tho cowardly assassiu. Instantly, tho whole theatre was tho scene of tho greatest con? fusion, and the Spanish troops rushed in and began firing upon the masses of the huddled, unarmed, innocent men and wo? men." THE COMINO CELEBIUTIOK OE THE ODI FELLOWS.-According to the resolution adopted ut the last annual communientiot of the Grand Lodge of the United States the fiftieth anniversary of the establishmon of Odd Fellowship in America is to be cele bruted in Philadelphia on the 26th of Apri next. Already the members of tho ordei in Philadelphia are making preparations fo: the grund demonstration, und the proc?s sion ie expected to be one of tho largest o the kind ever attempted in this country Some twenty different committees have beet appointed, and everything connected witl the affair is tn be on a grand scale. It i? understood that Geueral James L. Ridgely of Baltimore, is to be tho orator of thu day It is estimated that 70,000 men will be ii tho line. Every Grand Lodge in all tin States will bo represented. There will bi music in tho hue from every section of tin country, and new regalia, banners and flag aro boiug made as fast as tho manufacturer through-Hit tho country can turn them out I Baltimore Sun. CHEATED DIEFEBENUES.-Mr. Sumner wa wry earnest the other day against the out rage of discrimination on account of color nnd said we might as well rule men fron the polls for tho color of tho eyes. Her is tho trouble with these uieu. They can not see that with color of tho skin ar associated other more insuperable diftei enees of which that is only tho sign. Mi Sumner asked indignantly "whether an inherent quality planted in the human fort by (tod can be made by any vote, of man qualification for citizenship under our Clo; f-titutiou." Certainly it can. Comparatif inti lligence is ns much dependent upon ii bereut quality of brain as comparative cob is dependent upon inherent quality of skit yet this is mado a qualification even i Massachusetts.-Neto York Herald. AGAINST SLEEPERS IN CHURCH.-A Dauie journal contains the following royal deere issued in 181(5: "Having learned that tl ntimber who sleep in the church during se vier is very considerable, wo havo d?cret that every parish of the diocese shall a] point certain persons to look after sui oiTuuders. For this purpose, they shall 1 provided with along rod, having n loathi thong attached to it, with which they ai lo lush on tho he.id all those who ure four niel ping." Wc know several churches which the "loi g rod" would play importai part if us: d .is above directed. OTATE LEGISLATURE. I'IFTV-SECOND DAYS* VROCEED1NGS. SENATE. TUESDAY, February 9.-The Benate as? sembled at 12 M., and was called to order by the President. The House sent to the Senate a bill to in? corporate the Rocky River Baptist Church, in the County of Anderson; which received its first reading. The petition of R. S. Mellot, of Sumter County, praying the removal of his politi? cal disabilities, was referred. Sundry accounts of the Charleston Daily News and Charleston Courier, were referred. The petition of M. E. Qnnero and W. M. Wilson, executors of the last will and testa? ment of Samuel Wilson, deceased, praying that new certificates of State stock be issued to them in lieu of those destroyed during tho war, was presented. Sundry reports of committees wero sub? mitted, and ordered for consideration to? morrow. Tho Committpe on Engrossed Bills re? portad as duly and correctly engrossed, a bill to alter and amend au Ant entitled "An Act to organizo the Circuit Courts;" which received its third reading, and was ordered to be sent to the House. The Committee on Incorporations sub? mitted a report, accompanied by a bill, to incorporate tho Independent Telegraph Company, with a recommendation that tho bill do pass; which was ordered for consi? deration to-morrow. Bills to further define tho duties of tho Treusurcr of tho State, and to regulate and to defiuo the law of divorce, were iutro duced. The bill to authorize tho consolidation of tho Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad Company and the Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company, was considered. The bill to confirm aud declaro valid tho recent election of Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Charleston, was considered, and the memorials aud majority and minority reports read; when tho Senator from Barn? well submitted a substitute, which wusread: That all military orders, and parts of orders, goneral or special, under and by which tho actiug Mayor and Aldermen of tho city of Charleston wero appointed to their respectivo offices aro hereby repealed, and such appointments, made under and by virtue of said orders, are hereby declared of no further forco from and after tho 20th day of January, Anno Domini ISO!); and that the present nctiug Mayor and Alder? men who aro holding over, whether by virtue of appointment under such military orders or by virtue of any previous appoint? ment or election, aro hereby required forth? with to surrender their said offices, with all books, records, papers and other property appertaining and belonging thereto, unto Gilbert Pillsbury, Mayor, and the Aldermen elect, who, nt the recent city election held on the 10th of November, ultimo, have been declared to have received thohightcst num? ber of votes. And that all Acts or parts of Acts of the General Assembly inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, arc hereby repealed. The Senate adjourned at 3.20 P. M. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House met at 12 M. The Committee on Incorporations report? ed on bills to incorp?rale tho Enprath Burial Ground and Charitable Society and tho Young Men's Charitable Society, of Charleston, by a bill to incorpor?t?; certain societies in tho city of Charleston. Also, favorably on a bill to amend the charter of tho Sulphuric Acid and Super-phosphate Company. The Committee on Engrossed Acts re? ported as duly aud correctly engrossed for a third reading a Senate bill to renew the charter of tho ferry across tho Great Pee Dec River, known us Old Ports Ferry; read the third time, and ordered to be enrolled. Tho Medical Committee reported favorably on the following accounts, and recommend? ed their payment: M. Greenland, M. D.,of Charleston; A. A. Mooro, M. 1)., of Ker? shaw; J. M. McCarley, M. D., of Laurens, for post mortem examinations. Also, unfa? vorably on the accounts of E. T. McSwain, M. D., of Laurens; Wm. Harrison, M. D. of Greenville, tor postmortem examinations. Also, rccommouded concurrence in the re? port of the Senate on accounts of ll. H. Jordan, M P., of Chester. Thc recom? mendations were adopted. The petition of A. J. Stringer, of Ander? son County, for the removal of bis political disabilities, was referred. The following preamble was referred to thc Judiciary Committee: It is reported that sonic of tho Circ iit Judges aro enter? taining suits and rendering judgmeuts in violation ol' Section ill, of Article D, of thc Constitution of this State, and of tho ordi? nance of tho Convention; that the Judiciary Committee bo instructed to ascertain what Judges, if any, have boen guilty, and re? commend what course shall be adopted bj this body to prevent such violation. A bill to provide for tho collection ol wharfage at Hilton Head, was read and re? ferred. Thc following concurrent resolution wa.' adopted, aud ordered to bo sent to thc Sc nate: That a joint committee of thrco or the part ol' tho IIouso ard-on tho pari of Senate bo appointed to inquire what changes, if any, aro necessary in the Stat< aud County seats, and what, if any, legisla tion is necessary to effect such change. I A resolution was adopted, that tho Com mitten on Public Printing bo instructed t( inquire thc causes of the delay in tho publi cation o? the Acts of tho special session o this Goneral Assembly, ordered to bo print cd nt the commencement of tho regula session. The petitions of James E. Loo, of Edge ! field, and James A. Doyle, of Oconee, pray ing removal of political disabilities, wei referred. A lull to revive and continue the charte of tho Orangeburg Presbyterian Ohurcl Society, was read and referred. A bill io authorize the Iotendent and Wardens of the town of Sumter to collect certain taxes, was read and referred. A resolution was adopted, that in 1840, a treaty was made between the State of South Carolina and the Catawba Indians; the State agreed to pay a certain annuity to the said Catawba Indians; therefore, that a com? mittee of six be appointed to report to this House all matters in referrenoo to said treaty, and the condition of the Catawba Indians. A bill to ratify, confirm and amend the charter of the Charleston, South Carolina, Mining and Manufacturing Company was read the third time, and ordered to lo re? turned to the Soi: 4 O with amendments. Report of the Auditing Committee on thc accounts of Benjamin Byan, with sub vouchers, was taken up, and ufter considera? ble discussion, the following preamble and resolution was adopted: Whereas, by a resolution of this If ouse Benjamin Byas, Sergeant-at-Arms, was authorized uud empowered to fit up this hall and rooms connected therewith; and whereas, said Sergeant-at-Arms has complied with said requirement and presented his bill for payment thereof, amounting to 85,540.G3; and whereas, it is manifestly ap? parent that, considering tho quality and quantity of materials furnished, said ac? count is extravagantly high, and much above tho worth of said fittiug up; there? fore, be it Resolved, That the Speaker of this House is authorized and hereby requested to ap? point a special committee, to consist of seven members, whoso duty it shull be to examine Baid work and investigate said, account, with power and authority to send For persons, hooks and papers, and report tho result of their investigation to this House. A bill to establish a Board of Commis? sioners of Public Lauds, was referred to a special committee of ono from each Con? gressional District. A biil to authorize n loan for the relief <>f the Treasury MUS amended nud read n second time. Tho enacting clauses of bills to establish i new County out ot portions ol Greenville ind Laurens Counties, to be called Fairview; For thc better protection of cotton crops of planters; and to enlarge the power of tho Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Colum? bia, were stricken o it. A bill to compel mill owuers to keep in repair their mill dams or bridges thereon, ivas postponed until thc next regular Bes don. Agreed to. A bill to extend tho power of Magistrates to imprisonment in certain cases, was re? committed to tho Committee on tho Judi? ciary. A bill to amend au Act entitled "An Act Lo regulate the manner of keeping and dis? bursing funds by certain?offiaers," was read the second time. The Senate sent to tho House a bill to iib?;. and amend au Act entitled "An Act to srgnui/.o tho Circuit Cunts;" which was read and referred. Also, returned, with concurrence, n resolution requesting thc Ctovcruor to appoint proxies to represent bbc State and Bank of tho Statt; at the an? nual meeting of the stockholders of thc South Carolina Railroad Company, Febru? ary 0. Mr. Littlejohn obtained leave of absence. At 3.35 1*. M., tho House adjourned. A NEW THEORY OP COLOR.-Wo copy as Folio ivs from the Washington eorrespon lence of tho Baltimore lunette: A new theory on the subject of color has been started by the Master of Ceremonies, * bright mulatto, iu the Congressional Rei tauraut, beneath the House of Representa tives. He was seated to-day at one of bb own tables, with his two mulatto boy.' beside him taking lunch. The elder sot isked for butter on his bread. Father "Butter; what you want wid butter when dara meat before you?" Son-"I want; lome butter on ui}* cake, daddy." Father "Hush your mouth, boy; it's eating s< mich butter which makes your skin dark." toling Pompey was .satisfied. A lady who lias received a foreign educa .ion wont into a photograph gallery lately to have her picture taken, and wusastounde; l)y tho request of the artist that she shouh nt on her foot. She indignantly assurei bim that sho should do no such thing "Why," he said, "it was tho common Imbi jf American women, and it gave au eas; ittitudo to tho picture." To assure her tba Rich was the fact, he pointed out twelvo o Uveuty photographs of ladies who wer taken with ono foot doubled under then: inivhig assumed the position unconsciously through habit. Not only woman's rights, but the practic af advocates of woman's rights, are gettin; to bo very papill?r oui West. As for in jtauco tho following: Kev. Miss August Chop, having received a call from a Mi .vanko Universalist Society, at a salary r $2,000 a year, has as promptly resigned th pastorate of a Universalist Society at Mom Pleasant, Iowa, where she has been settle for some time, and ns quickly accepted th sall as any masculino minister could do ind wo don't blnmo her. ^ DISCHARGED.-John B. Livingston, con tnittedtoj. il in this city, January 19, b lustico Olin as a fugitive from justice froi South Carolina, at instance of Green li Williams, of Richland County, was di: charged on Monday. The term (tweut :'.uys) for which ho was committed had e: pi red, und no requisition bad been fo warded by the Governor of South Carolin! Tho women will soon have sometliin besides the needle to depend upon for ge ting a living. They uro now bein^ ni Odorously educated for printers nud tel graph operators. It was Brigham Your who first suggested tho appropriateness i tho occupation of telegraphy to tho ioma ?ex. FiBB ON LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN.-The hotel building, dancing and dining balls, and the private residence belonging to the White sides' estate, and occupied bj J. H. Roger? son Sc Co., vfas burned on Sunday morning. Loss on buildings, $23,000; on furniture, about $5,000-the latter belonging to Ro? gerson & Go. No insurance. Menurd bas been the unfortunate victim of his own ambition. Ho would arguo his own caso before the Congressional Com? mittee, and is said to havo convinced them that ho was elected, but was unfit to bc. Funeral Invitation. The irieuriB and acquaintances of Rev. EDWARD ARTIIUH and family, are invited to attend his fu? neral services,TO-MORROW (Friday) MORNING, at 10 o'clock, at the A. M. E. Church. Dress Making. MISS ANNIE WITTVOGEL, (formerly with Mrs. McCormick.) has opened a DRESS MAKING ESTABLISHMENT, up stairs, in Ander? son's building. Patronage solicited. Satisfaction guaranteed. Feb 112* Acacia Lodge No. 94, A.. F.". M.*. A AN EXTRA COMMUNICATION of Acacia <a#VLod?c No- W, A- F. M., Will bo held, at /V\Masonic Hal!, THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at 7 o'clock. Tho First Degree will bc conferred. By order of the W. M. Fehlt 1 J. LEE DIXON, Secretary. Land for Sale. IOFFER for anio, a tract of LAND, in Spartan burg County, about twelve miles from the Court House. The tract contains about 2.000 acri s, nearly all in original forest. A most desi? rable property. Address B. F. Arthur, Esq., at Union Court House, S. 0. Feb il pi THOMAS GIST. The State of South Carolina---Greenville County. ;.v CHA Net:in: Wytniti, Byrd* Co. va. Grady & Hawthorn. -Hill lo Foreclose Mortgage, ?tc. BY virtue of tho decretal order of his Honor, .Tttdgo James L. Orr, made ia tho above case, I w?l sell, to the highest bidder, ~t Greenville Court House, on SALKSDAY in MARCHI next, tho premises described in the pleadings, viz: All that piece, par.-el and tract of LAND, situ? ated in tho County of Greenville,seven miles from the Court House, andsixfrom tho Greenville Rail? road Depot, lying on both sides of Reedy River, containing -ID!) acres, more or less, ni u high state of cultivation. Upon tho place is located the well known Cotton and Wool Factory of tho defen? dant?. The Cotton Factory is in full operation, with somo 1,300 spindles and 24 looms; tho Wool Factory, with 120 mule spindles, is also in good ol der ?md successful operation. On tho premises are a go id Flouring, Grist and Saw Mills, with Blacksmith S op; two comfortable Dwelling i louses, and several small Framed Houses, for (he operatives, with a nico Brick Church. The v at er power, at ali seasons, is suflicicnt to drive .hreo times tho amount of machinery now in one tation. Tho country is remarkably healthy, with ;i climate unsurpassed in tho United States: with a holier, industrious and energetic population. Wooded lands adjacent, well limbered, can be pur ehaeed at reasonable prices. This is the nest opp irtunity for an investment for capitalists that has been odored in tho 11j> country sii.ee the war. TERMS cash. Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. W. A. MeDANIIL, C. C. ('. Fl li ll tbs FIRS INSURANCE ! GEORGE HUGGINS, Agent. ST A TE MK NT OF THE CONDITION OE THE .ETNA INSURANCE CO., ON THE 1ST DA Y OF JANUARY, A. D. 1869. As required hy the Laws of thu Slate of S. G. THE nanto of tho Corporation is /ETNA IN? SURANCE COMPANY, located at HABTFORD, CONNECTICUT. The Capital is $3,000,000. and is paid up. INCORPORATED 1SIO. Chillier Perpetual. LOSSES PAID IN 50 Y EA BS, - - - $24,000,000.00. January 1, 1809-ASSETS, (at market value:) Cash in hand and in Bank, . $.r)i)2,.r>29.57 Real Estate,. 253,319.14 Mortgage Bonds,. 894,700.00 Bank Stock,. 1,307,330.00 United States, State, and City Stock, and other Public Securities,. 2,102,953.00 Total,. $5,150,931.71 Miscellaneous. The greatest amount insured in any one risk is $30.000.00. The greatest amount allowed by the rules of thc Company to bo insured in any ono city, town, vil? lage or block, varies, and depends upon tho con? struction, materials and tho means of arresting lires. ? STATE OF CONNECTICUT, \ ^ COUNTY OF HABTFOBO. \ Lucius J. Hondeo, President, and J. Gooduow, Secretary, of tho ".Etna Insuranco Company," being severally sworn, deposo and say, ana each for himself says, that the foregoing is a full, trno and correct statement of tho affairs of said Com? pany; that neither tho abovo described invest? ment*, nor any uart thereof, aro made for tho hem lit of any individual exercising authority in tho management of said Company, either as Pre? sident, Secretary, Treasurer, Director or other? wise, rind that they aro tho above described oflicors of tho said /Etna Insuranco Company. LUCIUS J. HENDEE, President. J. GOOUNOW, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn beforo mo, this Otb dav of February, A. 1). lSfi'J. NATHANIEL SHIPMAN, Justice of tho Peace. GEORGE HUGGINS, AGENT, Office at Kinard't, Main street, Columbia, S. C. Feb ll 2 Suist's Garden Seeds. THE name is sufficient to guarantee them. Al whole-ale and retail. E. POLLARD. Jan 12 j2mo* Carden Seeds rTlHORBURN'S SEEDS full assortment. These JL Boods havo been for nearly a century before tho public, and requiro commondatu 1 from no one. For sale hv ORO. HYMMERS. Billiard Tables for Sale. TWO line BILLIARD TABLES, i complete order, Maible and ?Slate Bedding, with Halls, Cues and Counters inelnded. Sharp A Griffith's make. Will bc sold low. Cai) at Dec 13 O. DIRECT' ijooal Items. ?-o CUPID'S DAY.-This year, the feast of St. Valentine falls on the Sabbath-Sunday next being the all important day. Nobody knows exactly who St. Valentine was-or whether ho was a hieraroh or a heathen and nobody particularly cares. Tho custom of the day, however, is profitable to a cer? tain class of "artists" and to tho postal de? partment, and creates considerable palpita? tion among the youthful of both sexes, to say nothing of the throbs of indignation that agitate the bosoms of crusty old bache? lors and sour old miads who aro made tar? gets for the shafts of satire mixed up with softer missils in Cupid's quiver. The cross? fire of billets doux between tho genders per? ceptibly slackens overy year, however, and tho probability is that iu the fullness of time it will cease altogether. -o FAST AND CHEAT PRINTING.-We have added a fast card press-of tho Degeuer & Weiler patent-to the machinery of the Phoenix office; and have also made additions to our stock of fancy type, cards, papor, etc. Persons in want of any styles of book and job printing, are invited to call and examine samples and priccH. Cards printed at short notice, and at prices varying from $3.50 to $()! Per thousand. -o BURGLARY AND ARSON.-The residence of the Misses Elmore, comer of Camden and Bull streets, was entered by robbers, on Tuesday night, nud a variety of articles carried o0'. Tho robbers also sot firo to the building, but it was extinguished before any serious damngo was done. Taking all tho circumstances into consideration, it was one of thc most daring outrages which wo have been called upon to i'ocord in years. -o COURT OE COMMON PLEAS AND GENERAL SESSIONS-Febrnary 10.-lu tho case of Hasting Reese and Isaac Ledingham, for burglary and larceny, tho jury returned a verdict of guilty of grand larceny. The case of Louisa, Wilson, indicted for the murder of Mrs. Beechner, was taken up, and tho trial continued to the hour of ad? journment. .MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The post office is open during the week from S}.? a.m. to Gp. m. On Suudays, from 4 to 5 p. m. The Charleston and Western mails are open for delivery at ? p. m., and close at Ski p. m. Charleston night mail open S,'-?' a. m., close 4J? p. m. Northern open for delivery 2 p. m., close ll ' j a. in. Greenville open for delivery 5 p. m., close 8,'o p. m. Reader, are you aware that Mr. Bateman, ot the Columbia Ice House, receives regu? larly every day, largo and luscious oysters from the celebrated banks of Virginia? Such is the case, and he disposes of them, too, at very low rates. He occasionally sends us a mess, nud, per consequence, wo speak knowingly. The Act relativo to the Grcenvillo and Columbia Railroad Compauy, passed by tho Legislature at its present session, has been vetoed by Gov. Scott, on tho ground of unconstitutionality and inexpedience. The message was read in the Seuato, yes? terday, and was made tho special order for Friday next, at 1 L*. M. -o CASH.-Our terms aro strictly cash-no exceptions. If an advertisement is to bo inserted, hand ovor the money; if a paper is subscribed for, tho money must accompany the order-otherwiso no attention will be paid co them. This rule will bo adhered to. -o We are officially informed that Governor Scott has relieved W. B. Johnston, Esq., from any further responsibilities ns Magia trate. The sale of assorted groceries, postponed on Tuesday last as advertised by Mr. Jacob Levin, will take placo this morning, at 10 o'clock. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. -Special attention is called to tho following advertisements, published for tho first time this morning: D. C. Poixotto St Son-Assignee's Sale. Miss Annie Wittvogel- Dress Making. Geo. Huggins, Agent-Fire Insurance. W. A. McDaniel-Salo in Chancery. Meetiug Acacia Lodge No. 94. Thomas Gist-Land for Sale. HEADACHE, DYSPEPSIA, COSTIVENESS.-> Should you bo afflicted with either of tho ubovo complaints, use "Heiuitsh's (?uoen's Delight," and you will get speedy relief. This valuable remedy (to which we call spo ciel attention in another column) is regard? ed by overy ono tho very best remedy for those diseases arising from a disordered state of the stomach, nerves and bowels. Indeed, it is asserted, upon high authority, that "H. initsh's Qneon|s Delight" is tho most extraordinary medicine known to me? dical men. Tho cures border on tho mira? culous; and it must be a subject c f rejoicing that so excellent a medicino is discovered in our midst. Try a bottle of it. For salo by FISHER & HEINITHU, Druggists.