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Saturday Komine, March 6. 1869. Governor Scott ?? m. AV 11 ness- Hin Testimony. The Abbeville Press, one jj?f the beet of our exchanges, in point of tqao and ability, contains in foll the testimony of Governor Scott, in the matter of the contested elee tion case, between Messrs. lieid and H?ge. At some futnre day, wo may publish this pa? per. It is a remarkable paper to como from tho Chief Executive of the State. It will be found from beginning to end a tissue of misrepresentations, and is full of moro fancies and surmises. The Governor, for the moat part, seems indebted to his imagi? nation for his fears, and to his party for his facts. His testimony is exactly what Mr. H?ge desired to elicit, and it grossly mis? represents the acts and motives of tho De? mocracy of this Congressional District. The animus of the mere partisan ?3 evident throughout the whole testimony. Ho charges upon the Democracy upon mere rumor and hearsay, or irresponsible evi? dence, the greatest enormities in tho recent canvass. We know tho uoblo and gallant people whom the Governor assails, and wo will say to him that they are the peers of any people in any portion of tho country, and it ill becomes the Governor of tho State to lend himself to the effort made by a defeated candidate to traduce those whose votes he oould not secure. The Abbovillo Press indulges in some severo strictures on what it calls "the libel of the Governor of South Carolina upon the people of South Carolina." Wo cannot regard this language as too strong, and when our rcadets come to examine Governor Scott's testimony, they will con? clude that to have said leas than we have, would have been inconsistent with the duty which wo owe to the people with whom wo live, and to tho party whose principals wc upheld in tho recent canvass. -o TOLBEKT'S LETTER.-Wo publish else- 1 where, says the Abbeville Press, from tho Pliocnix, a letter of W. K. Tolbert, which purports to bc n reply to an article in our 1 last issue, and which is os weak and point? less in the issues which it raises ns disgust- . ing in tho hypocritical cant of the tono 1 which it assumes. It seems ic be the pro- ' duclion of some gentle spirit, who "for the nonce" has assumed thu name of tho re- 1 doubted outlaw, to discourse upon tho gravo duties and gontlo charities of lifo. 1 "The voice is Jacob's voice, but the bauds '. are the hands of Esau." Is this tho stroll- 1 ing assassin, who. for months past hos been 1 taboed by all the respectable peoplo of our District?-whose hand was against every 1 man and every man's hand against him!- 1 who socks now to make his penco with tho 1 violated law by turning "State's evidence" j against his few nccomploces, and the base ' calumniator of the many who disowned thc man and repudiated his acts. Judas like, ' he betrays for tho thirty pieces of silver, ? and to bow and sue for grace, he slanders ' the fair fame of tho community whose 1 good name he bas already tarnished by ' being born in its midst. That indeed is a "shanie and ignominy beneath this down? fall." Major Leland denies unequivocally thc | reported conversation, and other facts al? leged by Tolbert; and though it is very much like "killing a ?lead duck," we will soon publish full and satisfactory evidence establish ing tho falsehood of Iiis various allegations. ANECDOTE OP GREELEY.-At tho Ita?nu : opera, on Friday evening, Horace Greeley, in tho historical drub overcoat, occupied n prominent seat iu the parquette. He carno! alone, and evidently to secure a nap. Having deposited his hat tinder hi? seat, hoi at once sank-and before tho rise of the curtain-into peaceful slumber, from which neither the roll of kottlo-druins, the bray? ing of rumpets, the growling ol* the bas? soons, nor tho grout climax of all the voices, solo, chorus and orchestra, was sufficient to arouse him. A pleasant smile played about the corners of his mouth. At the closo of the second aot. tho g.eat som? nambulist quietly fished up his hut and wan? dered vaguely away.-New York Sun. -o The story is told by the Philharmonic Journal thut during a concert in the Music Hall recently, when the organist was "ex? hibiting the full power of tho instrument," a lady was enthusiastically conversing with her neighbor about her household arrange? ments. She suited the toucs of her voice to those of tbe organ, but "reckoned with? out her host" this time. The organist made a sudden transition from "iff" to "pianissimo," without giving tho lady warning; consequently tho audience were somewhat amused at beiug informed by her, in a shout, that, "wo fried ours in but? ter." A gentleman in St. Louis, a day or two since, lost $ 1,000, for tho recovery of which he offered a reward of S?OU. On the subse? quent day, be received, through tho post office, the sum he bad lost, minus tho re? ward. No name or note accompanied the enclosure. The post* mortem exaininiition in the caso of tho late Dr. Tomfret, of Albuuy, revealed the fact that his death was caused by cancer in the bruin, an extremely rare oc? currence. With tho exception of Dr. Hull, the physicians present rx the examination had never seen a singh- case. ? 8BVENTY-FIB8T DAY'S PROCEEDINGS SENATE. THURSDAY, Marou i.?--The Senate assem? bled at ll A; M. . A bill to organize and govern t?^ militia of the State Of South Carolina, was.ordered lor consideration to-morrow. The following rosolutioh was agreed to, and ordered to bo sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence: Resolved, by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring, That this Gen? eral Assembly shall adjourn sine die on Monday, March 15, 1869, at 3 oclock P. M. A concurrent resolution to constitute the Medical Faculty of the State University a Board of Constitution in respect to the Lunatic Asylum and tho Penitentiary, was ordered to lie on the table, nnd a mes? sage was sent to the House of Repr?senta? tives accordingly. Tho House of Representatives returned to the Senate a concurrent resolution rela? tive to the adjournment of the General As? sembly, amended to read aa follows: Resolved, by tho Seuate, tho House of Representativos concurring, That this Gen? eral Assembly shall adjourn sine die on Sa? turday, March 20, 1SG0, at 3 P. M. Tho amendment was concurred in, and a message, sent to the House accordingly. Tho House sent to the Sonate a message stating that they bad recoded from their amendment to a Senato bill to pr?vido for tho revision and consolidation of tho statute laws of tho State of South Carolina, by striking out tho words "thirty-five hun? dred," mid inserting in lieu thereof the words "twenty-live hundred," in reference to tho salaries of Commissioners. The title was then changed to that of an Act, und or? dered to be enrolled. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Tho House met at ll A. M. Tho following report from tho Special Committee to examino the accounts of W. K. Greenfield, was presented and adopted: The Special Committee, te whom was rc forred tho account for tho rent of a certain suit| of rooms for tho uso of tho several committoes of the House of Representatives, rented from Mr. Greenfield, havo had the same under consideration, and after inquir? ing of the parties hiring for tho State, a.c well ns the agent of Mr. Greenfield, they uro of tho opinion that tho rooms were hired for committee purposes for tho ses? sion. Your committe, however, are of the opinion that under tho verbal agrecmonl tho State is only bound for the time actuallj occupied. In considering the question as to the time in which they were occupied, your committee find that possession was Luken of tho apartments on the 17th of De cumber, 1S68, and no formal surrender o tho possession was ever made nor tho key; delivered. On tho 12th day of February Mr. Greenfield took possession of tho room.) iud mado out a bill to that date. Whih roux committee regret this needless expenst to tho State, they cannot seo that Mr Greenfield is blnmeablo in thc matter, nut if there is any fault it is upon the part o the ageut or employees of the State. You committee, therefore, feel that the State i iu honor bound to pay I ho said account iud do therefore recommend that tho sain be paid. Tho Senate sent to the House bills to in corpornto tho Charleston Loan Company to charter Broxtou's Ferry, over the Greu Saltkehalebio Uiver; to repeal <ui Act t? prevent persons holding certain offices c emolument from leaving the State; to chai ter Cherry's Ferry over the Seneca Rivet ind to prevent and punish dueling; wilie were referred. Also, the following joint resolution, whic ?.vas referred: 1. Re il resolved, by the Senate and Hon nf Representatives of the State of Sont Carolina, now mot and sitting in Genen Assembly, und by the authority of the same L'hnl his Excellency thu Governor is horeb tuthorizod and empowered to invite propi sals to complete so much ol' the Stale Hum? us will bo necessary for tho ueeommodntio ni the Executive, Judicial and Legislate Departments, and to enter into a sp?cifie contract with such person or persons as ! may deem proper, and for tlie best intero: of tho Stat.-, requiring from tho contracto, sullicient bonds to secure thu Statu ?roi iiuy loss, and to insure the fulliUmoul of tl contract. 2. Thai the Governor be, and he is her by, authorized and empowered to dru from the State Treasury, on demand of tl contractor, such sums as tho contract muy, from time to lime as tho work pr greases, call for, not to exceed the sum < ?25,000. 3. That the Governor shall make sm conditions with tho contractor, that tl work shall be completed on tho 1st day November next; and that the Governor requested, at tho next regular session oft General Assembly thereafter, to make a fi und specified report of tho transaction. Tho following petitions wero present and referred: The account of Allen I hinca M. D., of Barnwell County, for post morlt examination; tho account of John F. P< teii8,|late Magistrate of Beaufort County, I services. A resolution was presented, that J. Woe ruff be paid, for bis services usstenograpl in reporting evidonce for tho committee inquiry into tho assets and liabilities of t Bank of the Stuto of South Carolina, t sum of $100. Referred. Tho petition of tho congregation of I Mary's Roman Catholic Church, of Charl ton, for tho renewal of its Act of incorpo tion, was referred. The account of H. J. Nott, tf Uni County, for post mortem examination, v referred. Tho account of T. E. Nott, of Un Couuh for post mortem examination, \ refer? 11 The account of William Joffrias, of Un County, for services ns Magistrate t LV?roner, was referred. I Ul III ll I fl Uk WH^m ^M^^-?lilli _ Tho following preamble a:?d resolution were introduced and referred: Whereas, the varions office:a of the town? ships in thia State are greatly embarrassed in the discharge of their duties for want of the proper information with regard to the duties imposed upon them by an Aet enti? tled ' 'An Aot to organize townships and to define their powers and privileges;" there? fore, be it Resolved, by the House of Representa? tives, the Senate concurring, That tho State Printer be, and he is hereby, insruct ed to print 2,000 extra copies of the Act abovo cited, fr- the speoial benefit of the officers of township?. That he shall deliver the same to tho Secretary of State, who shall forward the same to the County Clerks in proportion to tho number of townships in each County. And tho County Clerks are hereby required to distribute the said Act among tho officers of the various town? ships in their respective Counties. The following resolution was adopted and ordered to be sent to the Senate: Resolved, by the House of Representa? tives, tho Senate concurring, That the Pub? lic Printer be authorized to furnish the Secretary of ?tate with 500 additional copies of the Constitution, Acts, Sec., ns printed in single volume by resoiutiou of the General Assembly. The Medical Committee reported on the following accounts, and recommended pay? ment: P. A. Wilhite, M. D., J. G. Travn ham, M. P., E. T. McSwain, M. D., A! J. Chiud, M. D., for post mortem examinations. -o Winnini In Her higher and lower Attrlbntes. Tho Duke of Suxe-Coburg Gotha has sig? nalized the twenty-fifth anniversary of his reigu by two ordinances, the one establish? ing a rank of chivalry for women-awarding a star of valor to the members, to be nomi? nated by him-of the Order of Female Con rage; thc other abolishing in his own theatre, aud deprecating throughout his dominions, the ballet. It will bo remembered, that ouly a short time ago, the English Loni Cham? berlain, who has jurisdiction of the mana? gers and performers of tho Euglisb theatres, addressed them a hitter, complaining of the impropriety of costume of the ladies in the pantomimes and burlesques which aro now being performed. The indecorous ?tlitudi uists seeui to have danced themselves ont ot the good graces of both England and Ger many. It is said that a sudden protest hat arisen against them in all the Gorman States and some ef their newspapers, going to tlx other extreme, are even endeavoring ti prove that the light fantastic toe is worth] o'jly of cultivation by savages. While th< ballet, both in Europe and this conn try, ka: been carried to what is considered a bigl pitch of art-most people are of opinion to< high-the competition for effect has brough it to such extremes as to be offensive to gooi taste and sometimes to common diiCeucy Tho opinion is expressed that henceforth ii Germany the actors, actresses and inusi chins aro to profit by that which the dancer lose, and the same may be t!i<> case here, am tho legitimate drama, us inaugurated b; Edwin Rooth in his new theatre, regain it former ascendency. The ordinance of the Duke establishin the Order of Female Courage, is even mor remarkable, and, as it is understood not t be confined to gallant conduct in war, bu to apply to deeds of heroism, like thoso c Grace Darling, in rescuing tho drowning and of Florence Nightingale in tho hosp tnls of Scutari, may be considered a gri cious recognition of true merit, while i the same time we concur with a Londo journal in the doubt whether the star of th Order of Female Courage will act vcr strongly as an incentive. There is geuuiu chivalry, if heroic self-sacrifice may bc di sigunted by that term, among that sc which was "last at tho cross and earliest ? the grave," and it has been displayed itt ri lieving human suffering in every conceivab form, ut the peril of he i lt li und life, u< only in hospitals, but in the retirement i home. No knightly deed of generous darin ever had in it more ot tho true quality < unselfish and sympathizing courage than exerted every day in domestic life, and i anny that ever took the field better deserv? to bo cm win d with testimonials of mei than the Sisters of ("unity and Mercy, wi for so many genera!ions have risked thc lives on missions of compassion and ben volence. Yet, whilo it is well to recogni: merit, distinction is not tho object, and ca not be the reward of a true womanly natur which expands in kindly deeds as natural as the Howers exhale fragrance, as the st gives forth its light. - Ballimore Sun. -o CUARACTEMSTICS OK ClTIKS.-The folio' ing aro some of tho characteristics of lea ing cities: Loudon possesses-relatively thu other capitals-the greatest u umber engineers, letters of carriages on hil printers, booksellers aud cooks; usuro; collectors of curiosities and amateurs paintings abound most at Amsterdam; ^ Petersburg takes precedence for coachmt nt Brussels nre to be found the most be who smoke; at Naples the most porters a guides; at Madrid the most idlers; at R lin tho most beer drinkers; at Florence t most flower girls; at Dublin tho m< thioves; at Geneva the most watch-make ut Lisbon the most bailiffs; at Rome t most beggars; and at New York tho mi engine-men. Paris takes lead in tho nu ber of hair-dressers, mon of letters, tuilo milliners, photographers, pastry cooks a advocates. A calculation has also bi mado that at London is consumed tho m meat aud beer; at Stockholm the m water; at Smyrna tho most coffee; Madrid tho most cigarettes; and at Pa the most absinthe. -o HUMANE.-The American Presbyter suggests that chloroform be administei to school children about to be flogged. Oueen Victoria intends, it is said, build a very large asylum for poor wido near Coburg. ft Deaths of UlatlngnUHctl Frtnchmcn. Frauoa has lately been bereaved of three of its most distinguished names in various walks of life. The death of Berryer, its most illustrious jurist, 1ms been yucceeded by tho d?mine of two prominent statesmen, the Marquis do Moustior, who in 18G0 wns appointed Mininer of Foreign Affairs, and M. de Troplcng, 'PresfSeni or tho Sonate, who died on the 27th ultimo. Tho cable announced, somo few days since, the doath of another famous Frenchman, the poet Liamurtine. M. de Troploug was born Oc? tober 8, 1789, and waa one of the most cele? brated of French magistrates and juriscon? sults. He soon rose to the highest ranks, his great reputation as an author being one of the chief causes of his rapid promotion. The chief work of M. de Troploug is "The Civil Code Explained," twenty-eight volumes, while others are "The Influence of Christianity on Roman Civil Law," "The Bower of tho State iu Educational ! Matters," and "On Property." M. Trop? loug also contributed to a number of the leading periodicals. Tho name of Lamartine is familiar to the civilized world. He was boru in 1792, and won his first laurels as a poet iu 1817. Although afterwards ap? pointed to various civil offices, his reputa? tion was mainly achieved iu literature. When Louis Philippe abdicated, 1818, La? martine'? eloquence established a provi? sional government aud put down mob law. Ho was Minister of Foreign Affairs nuder this new administration, and at once disa? vowed any intention of forcible proselytism iu other countries. He checked Ledru Rollin's radical tendencies, and was elected to the Assembly from eleven departments at once, was made chief of the executive commission following tho provisional go? vernment, aud then compromised with Rollin. This sealed his political future. He then favored General Cuvaignnc's dicta? torship, and resigned office. Ho was de? feated for tho presidency, and retired from public life with thc coup d'etat of 1851. His ufter life was devoted to literature, and he suffered much in the estimation of many admirers by unmanly and mendi? cant petitions to the public for pecu? niary relief. But ns a sentimental poet end novelist ho has achieved great fame. [Baltimore Sun. -o "Hs CAMK FROM NEW JERSEY."-There was an amusing scene on board tho Louis? ville mail boat the other day. There was the usual conglomeration of passengers in the eabiu just before the boat lauded, and mid the general hubbub of conversation, u man remarked incidentally, "Now, in New Jersey, where 1 live" Instantly an old mau, who had sat mood? ily and silently pondering by the stove for somo time, sprang to bis feet, and ex? claimed : "Stranger, are you from New Jersey'/*' "Yes." "Aud willin' to acknowledge it?" "Yes, sir, proud ou't. " "Hurra! give us your band," cried the old man, fairly dancing with exultation, "I'm from New Jersey, too, but never felt like declaring it afore. Shake! I'm an old man. I've traveled long and far. I've been in every city in this hero West; steam boated on tho Ohio and Mississippi; been to Califoruy over the plains and around tho Horn; took a v'yage once to Liverpool; but in all my travels, hang mo if this ain't tho first time I ever heer'd a man nckuowledgo that ho kum from New Jersey. Boys," turning to tho wholo assembly, augmented by railroad runners, huckmon, bootblacks, newsboys and apple girls, for the boat hud landed, "let's all take a drink to New Jer? sey, tho land of Frelinhyson, Old Hyson and Young Hyson, Commodore Stockton and Dan Bice. Hip." -o What is majesty stripped of its externals? It is a jest, (the m and y, externals, aro taken away.) If a man's horses lose their iuilf, why ; should he sell them wlioleh.de? I?eeuuso ho I can't retail them. BACON! BACON! j WE HAVE ON HAND AND WILL; CONTINUE TO RECEIVE FROM THE WESTERN BACON PACKERS, A FINE STOCK OF CLEAR RIB SIDES, ? SHOULDERS, BREAKFAST STRIPS, HAMS, AND 1) R Y S A L T ED B A C O N, OF ALL KINDS. ALSO, ON HAND, 300 BBLS. FLOUR, OF ALL GRADES AND TRICES. WE AUK PREPARER TO Orran INDUCEMENTS. D. C. PEIXOTTO & SON, March fi Commission Merchants. Richland-In Equity. fit re Vf. H. Talloy, Solicitor, Ac. Bx parle John Waties, Trustee, Sarah McElrono, et ul. -Bill to perjietuate testimony, dc. Petition. ON hearing tho petition, and on motion of Mr. Rachman, pro. pet., it is ordered, that all por? tions who may think themselves intorestod in the title toa Lot of LAND, situate in the city of Co? lumbia, on tho corner of Lumber and Marion Rtroets-bounded North by Lamber str" it ; East by Mrs. McDonald's lot; South by John oordero's lot, and Went by Marion street ; containing i ot an acre-do appear at my office, on the 12th day of JUNE next, at 12 o'clock M., to cross-examine the testimony which may be produced, and to intro? duce testimony in reply. March C Bli* D. R. MILLER, C. C. P. XL o o a 1 Ito m JE? -o Our town is most unusually quiet. Thero are no fights, no robberies, no amusements, nor anything else which a "local" can use. Nobody even sent'hs anything yesterday, for which we could return thanks. -o CASU.-Our terms aro strictly cash-no exceptions. If an advertisement is to bo inserted, baud over the money; if a paper is subscribed for, the money must accompany the order-otherwise no attention will be paid to thom. This rule will bo adhered to. -o RENOVATE.-Thia is tho season of the year wheu it is customary to repair both the interior and exterior of dwollings and stores. The bright spring and tho warm I weather aro near at hand, and it is nccossa ry for health and comfort in the ono in? stance, and for show and business in the other, and both houser aud stores should be fresh and clean. Consequently there should be a great demand just now for all articles used in this renovating process. -o OUR Jon OFFICE.-The Phoenix Job Office is now prepared to execute every manner of printing, from visiting and business cards to pamphlets and books. With ample ma? terial and first-class workmen, satisfaction is guaranteed to all at New York prices. If our work docs not come up to contract, wo make no charge. With this understanding, our business men cnn have noexouse to Bend their job work North, when it can bo done at home. -o That prolific, yet almost threadbare sub? ject, tho weather, has been cutting some inexplicable capers of late, iu and around our good city, and we had well nigh como to the conclusion that tho ubiquitous indi? vidual, known as the "Clerk," had lost his reckoning, or like Eolus, had lost his place. To be prolix, we will state, for tho informa? tion of those ata distance, in one word-the weather has been bad. Indeed, to qjeak superlatively, wo might say, very bad! NEW ADVERTISEMENT^.-Special attention is called to the following advertisements, published for the first time this morning: Gracser Sc Semi -For sale on consignment. D. 15. "Miller-Equity Notice. Gibbes & Thomas-Laud for sale. E. Stenhouse-To Flour Buyers. 1). C. Peixotto & Son-Bacon, Bacon. D. C. l'eixotto Sc Son-Assignee's Sale. H. W. Bice-Law Card. Fisher, Lowrance & Fisher-Flour, Sec. -o UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS.-Within the past year, fifty thouaaud boxes of DR. TUTT'S VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS have been sold, and not a single instnnoe is known where they have failed to give satis? faction. If yon would enjoy life, have a fine appetite and robust health, uso these pills. MG G -o How often do you hear the complaint from mother and father that their son or daughter is not well; that they have no ap? petite; that they feel languid; that their hoad aches; that they are growing thin and feeble, and they have no life or energy left; that they are low-spirited, and perfectly in? capacitated to participate in any pleasures, or perform nuy mental or physical duty. And the question is often asked, what shall 1 do for them? or, what shall I give them? Our answer is, let them try PLANTATION BITTERS moderately three times a day, and our word for it they will recover. MAGNOLIA WATER-Superior to the best imported German Cologne, and sold at half the price. MGUtS SUCCESS TUB EVIDENCE OF MERIT.-Tue world bas ever looked upon success as the criterion of merit. Take Caesar, Charle? magne, Aloxauder; men call them great be? cause they were successful. They achieved what they aimed at. Grant was successful. Therefore Grant is called great. It is true, men may fail and yet may be great. Lee, for instance, failed, and yet he is called great. In the case, of mon tho rule, there? fore, does not hold always. But in tho case of MEDICINE it is a sure test. No medicine is good unless it produces the effect desired, and, measured by this standard, HEINITSH'? QUEEN'S DELrairr is truly a great medicine, because the cures aro chronicled every day, (seo certificates.) It is the greatest achieve? ment of science that wo have beon called upon to record. Tho testimonial pages aro as bright ns they must bo nattering to the proprietor. We say try HEINITSH'H QUEEN'S DELIGHT, and no other; avoid imitations and base counterfeits, and, above all, shun the imposter who desires to make you be? lieve any other is as good. M4 --o NEVER TOO LATE.-M. Thoirs, eighty years old, has just finished astronomy, and commences at once to attack botany, the better to complete his work on natural philosophy. A number of young women in a Massa? chusetts manufacturing establishment re? cently kept silent on a wager for sixty long minutes. A fellow charged in an indictment with stealing a hoe, was discharged upon trial, it being proven that tho article trken was an axe. The matter was a regular ho ax. An Ohio man has named his five sons Fremont, Lincoln, Grant, Sherman and Sheridan. Sir Isaac Newton's tooth brought nigh ?4,000.