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JBty T?lo?rapn. -o Cable OospntcUci. HAVANA, March 15.-The Revolutionary Assembly of the Central Department, with the sanction of the military commanders, decrees: First-That as slavery wasbronght to Coba by the Spanish dominion, it ought to cease with it. Second-Pledges indem? nification for slave property. Third-Freed? men'may bear arms. Fourth-Freedmen have equal rights and privileges. Fifth All patriots, cf whatever color, are under equal obligations to the courts. Official despatches report that a column of 5J0 troops, supported by heavy artillery, drove 2,000 insurgents from their fortifica? tions around Mayari and captured Mayuri. No rebel version of the affair yet received. -o Affairs In 'Washington. WASHTNOTON, March 15.-The Senatorial caucus nominated J. M. Morris for Execu? tive Clerk; John R. French, of North Caro? lina, Sorgeant-nt-Arms; A. M. Clapp, of tho B?rlalo Express, for Publio Printer, eke Defrees. During tho morning hour, in tho House, a number of bills were introduced under tho regular call, Dawes in tho chair-Blaine probably engaged in completing the com? mittees, which have not yet been announced. In the House, among thu bids introduced were bills for building tho Postal Military Railroad to Now York; repealing tho Act of July, 1860, restricting the jurisdiction of the Court of Claims; preventing tho sales of public lands', except under pre-emption laws; instructing the Secretary of War to inquire into tho alleged arrest and irjsjprison mout of Gen. James B. Steedman; provi? ding for? Provisional Government for Mis? sissippi. One hundred and forty-five bills were introduced,and committees announced. The bill erasing "white" from tho charter and ordinances of the District of Columbia passed. It goes to the President. Ad? journed. The Senate Judiciary Committee bas re? ported tho House bill repealing the tenure of office, with an amendment; also, a bill extending the timo for the removal of ineli? gible officers iii Virginia, Mississippi aud Texas, and renewing land grants to Alaba? ma, which passed. A bill was introduced, guaranteeing Mississippi and Louisiana levee bonds; referred. In the Senate, a joint resolution extending tho time for tho removal of ineligible offi? cers only applies to Virginia. A bill guar? anteeing levee bonds for Missippi and Lou? isiana, was referred to the Committee on Commerce; also, a bill granting the right of way to tho Pacific Central und Transit Rail? road, from Now Orleans to the Rio Grande, in the direction of Magathon. Morton in? troduced a joint resolution that a majority of any State Legislature can ratify the fifteenth amendment. A resolution provi? ding for a Joint Committee to reorganize departments was passed. The bill strength? ening the public credit was resumed aud adopted. It goes to the President. After executive session, adjourned. The following are the committees: Reconstruction-Butler, Mass., Farns? worth, Beaman, Taine, Ward, Julinu, Po? land, Whittemoro, Buck, Wood, Woodward aud Morgan. Ways and Means-Schenck, Hooper, Al? lison, Maynard, Rolly, Brooks, Orth, McCarthy and Marshall. Claims-Washburne, Mass., Hotchkiss, Holman, Cobb, Stokes, Ella, Dookery, Moore and Stiles. Jndiciary-Bingham, Davis, Butler, Mass., Cook, Peters, Mercer, Longbridge, Eldridge and Kerr. Foreign Affairs-Banks, Chairman. Freedmen's Affairs-Dockery, Chairman. Replying to the Indian delegation, Grant said he would aid any scheme that would civilize these people and make them citizens. The Spanish Minister remonstrated against tho courso of this country towards Cuba. He says men and material reach Cuba by the connivance of Federal officials. It is stated that Defrees lost his place as public printer because ho gave employment to ont spoken rebel ladies. WASHINGTON, March 14.-Until Congres? sional action has been taken, General Ames will continue to act as commander of the Fourth Military District and Provisional Governor of Mississippi. Janbert and Dumas, two colored men from New Orleans, came here in search of .foreign appointments. Dumas wanted to be minister to Hayti, and Janbert wanted a consulship. They have boen persuaded, however, that tho interest of their race de? mands that they should stay at home, and Jaubert is now applying for tho New Or? leans as8e8sorship, and Dumas for the Baton Rouge collectorship. A despatch from Louisville anuotiucesthe death of the Hon. James Guthrie. Second Assistant Engineer Sawyer, sus? pended from rank and duty and put on half pay for using disrespectful language towards Mr. Johnson, has been pardoned. -o Rews Items. TROY, N. Y., March 15.-Marcus El? dridge, a prominent citizen, cut his throat to-day. RICHMOND, March 15. Gen. Stoneman issued on ordor, to-day, republishing tho Act of Congress vacating offices within thir? ty days from tho passage of tho Act, aud .ordering that all persons who cannot take the iron-clad oath, shall bo removed from office on the 18th instant. This creates quito a panic in Stato officers. CIIAKXIESTCN, March 15.-Arrived-sehr. C. E. Raymond, Boston. Sailed-steamer Saragossa, New York; sehr. M. D. Haskell, Cardenas; sehr. Galono Boston. In a difficulty which occurred in tho vil? lage of Bridgewater, Rockingham County, Va., on Saturday last, Col. E. J. Armstrong shot and killed a man by tho name of Shanks. FINANCIAL, AND COMMKi?t I Al.. COLUMBIA, March 15.-Tho salea of cotton to-day amounted to about 30 bales only, at fair prices. NEW YORK, March 15-Noon.-Stocks strong on governments and steady. Money steady, at 7. Exchange 8j& Gold 31. Flour dull and drooping, wheat a littlo firmer and very quiet. Corn dnll and de? clining. Pork heavy-new mess 3t. Steam lard firm-bbls. 18^(7nl85u. Cotton quiet, at 28<?(?;283?. 7 P." M.-Cotton sales 900 bales, nt 23,'.j. Flour-superfine State 3.40(oj3.95; comuiou to fair extra Southern 6.40(?'6.80. Corn heavy-mixed Western 88?9l). Pork un? changed. Lard a shade firmer-kettle 19(o 19. Freights a shade firmer-cotton steam 3-10. Gold 31?". BALTIMORE, March 15.-Cotton quiet, at 2S>.;. Corn dull-white 83@85; yellow 80 @88. Pork 32.50. Bacon active-shoul? ders 143?(o 15. Lard firm, at 20. Whiskey firm, nt 95. NEW ORLEANS, Mnrch 15.-Cottou easier -middlings 28; sales 1,500 bales. Gold 32',{. Flour dull-superfine 6.25; double 0.05. Corn 79@80. Pork 33.00. Bacon dull, at 14??@17>4. Lard dull-tierce 18'.j (ri 19; keg 22. Sugar nominal-com mou 12'.j; prime li. Molasses duli-prime 75. Whiskey quiet-Western rectifid 92'.; (aOTU?. Cotice dull-nominal fair 15?4; prime 17?X MOBILE, March 15.-Cottou market dull, with sales of 500 bales; low middlings 26 j.? 26%. CINCINNATI, March 15.-Flour dull family 6.50(o\G.75. Corn quiet, at 05. Pork held at 32.00. Lard held at 19. Bacon shoulders 18%@U. SAVANNAH, March 15. -Cotton in better demand, with sales of GOO bales-middlings 27 j.i. AUGUSTA, March 15.-Cottou market dull, with sales of 1G0 bales; receipts 2(52-mid? dlings 26%?27. CHARLESTON, March 15.-Cotton easier, with sales of 450 bales-middlings 27 ?j ; re? ceipts G34. HAVRE, March 15.-Colton opens quiet and steady. LONDON, March 15-3 P. M.-Consols 92"?. Bonds 83%. LIVERPOOL, March 15-3 P. M.-Cotton opens quiet-uplands 12(V?.12,a'; Orleans 12 ^?12?^. LIVERPOOL, March 15-Evening.-Cot? ton steady-uplands 12@12%; Orleans 12'., (i?.l2a?; sales 10,000 bales. The New York Herald, of Friday, says: "The market for Southern securities was higher and firmer yesterday, instancing tho fact that our State bonds sympathize with Government bonds and not with thc mis- ' cellaueous stock list. North Carolinas were subjected to further manipulation in the interest of parties supposed to be connected with tho State government. Prices closed: Georgia G's, 81@82; do. 7's, 92@93; do. 7's, interest payable iu Georgia, 88(?9U; North Carolina ex-coupon, 63j.j(rt),64; do. new, 59j4'(<i,59.l.!? ; Missouri G's, 89(U'89j4 ; Louisi? ana G's, 72(0*72'.do. levee G's, 70(Vr,70j.,'; do. do. 8's, 8G'..(oS7; Alabama S's, 95j.<(a 90; do. 5's, G6(ulG7; do. G's, sterling, 92@95; South Carolina G's, 71(?,72; do. new, 70(3 70j? ; do. registered stock, 62@65; Memphis and" Charleston, first, 90(<V91; do. second, 76@77; do. stock, 47@48; Greenville and Columbia Railroad, guaranteed, 57(r?G0." -o lu Alexander County, N. C., recontly, a young man named Laud had a disagreement with bis sister, whereupon sho left her father's house and did not return till night. On attempting to enter the house she was shot and killed by her brother with whom she had quarreled. Her father, mother and two brothers then collected wood mid burned the body almost literally to ashes in order to conceal tho crime. Shortly after? ward the party were all arrested and con lined in tho County jail, aud whilst there the father and Mrs. Laud were murdered by the two sons. They coolly confessed the crime, and expressed no regrets for the deed. Tho Postmaster-General has issued a cir? cular lotter to heads of departments and others entitled to the franking privilege, calling their attention to tho Act of March 1, 1809, and officially informing them that uuless all matter sent from their offices con? tain the autograph signature of the official entitled to the franking privilege, such matter must be prepaid by postage stamps, and all letters and packages nut so franked and prepaid, will bo held for postage. GOOD NEWS FROM CURA.-Tho Now York Herald thinks the best despatch from Cuba lately is tho one to tho effect that there have beon largo shipments of sugar and mo? lasses from the Ever Faithful Isle. It may seem a horrible materialism that we should care moro for this commodity of coffee to bo sweetened than wo care for the sacred boon of freedom; but then tho coffee is ours-the freedom somebody else's. THE MEXICAN MISSION.-Can it bo true, ns rumored, that President Grant intends to remove such a man as General Rosencranz from tho Mexican embassy to make room for the great Now York horso jockey and sportsman, George Wilkes? We cannot believe it; though, with Graut "horse" goes a long way. We wonder what high dignity is in reserve for Bonner? A man died at Jamaica, L. L, last week, named Schenck, aged ninety, and on the same night his brother, aged ninety-five, oxpirod. An old colored woman, who had always lived with the Schenck family, no doubt becoming greatly grieved at the sud? den departure of the two men, died within twenty-eight minutes after tho last death, at tho greatly advanced age of 115 years. The great (?) Now Orleans clown, Lake, and his circus have "busted" in Augusta. Cause-no funds. The Augusta Press says that town can't afford any more amusements this season. STATE liJKGIStiATUIiK. SEVENTY-NINTH DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. SENATE. SATURDAY, March 13.-The Senate as? sembled at ll A. ?M. Tho House sent to the Senate tbe follow? ing bills: To nu th o rizo the Common Coun? cil of the city of Charleston to amend an ordinauco to aid iu rebuilding the burnt district uud waste places of the oity of Charleston; to incorporate the Dorn Mining and Manufacturing Company, of South Carolina, for mining and other purposes; to establish certain ferries; ami joint resolu? tions to uuthorizie the Secretary of State to pinchase, for distribution and exohunge, certain State reports; to authorize the Secre? tary of State to purchase thirty-eight copies of Richardson's State Reports. All of which received their first reading, and were ordered for consideration on Munday. Acts to incorporate the Longshoremen's Protective Uuion Association, of Charleston, S. C., aud to amend the charter of thc Sul? phuric Acid and Super-phosphate Company, were ordered to be enrolled. A message was received from the House, stating that a Senate bill to establish and maintain a system of public schools for tho State of South Carolina, bad been laid on the table. The House returned to the Scutate, with amendments, a bill to organize and govern the militia of the State of .South Carolina; which were read, aud after discussion, participated in by Senators Nash, Rainey, Corbin, Leslie, Maxwell aud Cain, thc amendments were agreed to. The petition of sundry citizens of Lex? ington ami Richland Counties, praying that Kinslor's Ferry, over the Conguree, be not discontinued, und the memorial of Wm. Kinsler, H. O. Kinslor and Ed. Kinsler, were referred. Tho Committee on Fiuance, to whom was referred a joint resolution from tho House of Representatives, for tho appointment ol a joint committee to investigate the eharge? made against Governor Scott, relative tc his testimony in the contested election case of Messrs. Reed and H?ge, reported back the same, accompanied with a joint resolu? tion; which was ordered for consideration ou Mouday. Sundry reports of committees wore sub mitted, and ordered for consideration on Monday. A joint bullo:, was entered into for tin election of the Commissioners to revise nut consolidate the statute laws of thu State, when Representatives Whipper and Sena tors Montgomery and Corbin were chosen. HO CSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Tho House met at ll A. M. Representatives Bryant and S. J. Lee ob fained leave of abseuce. Reports of committees wore subniittei and discussed. Tho Committee on Engrossed Ads re ported as duly and correctly engrossed foi a third reading, a Senate bill to empowe the Judges of the Circuit Courts to gran relief in case of erroneous judgment obtaiuei during the existeuce of the Provisional Go vernraent of South Carolina. The Committee on Railroads reported fa vorably on a Seuato bill lo charter th South Carolina Central Railroad. Tho Committco on Railroads, to whorl was referred a bill entitled "A bill to an thc extensiou of the Chatham Railroad, beg leave to report that they have considerei tho matter contained in tho bill, that the have failed to agree, and inasmuch ns th sossiou is near its close, and the committc is desirous of winding up its business, th committee beg leave to return tho bill t tho House for its actiou thereou, with th accompanying paper, which the friends ( tho measure submitted to the committee t a substitute for Section -1. A bill to make appropriations and rah supplies for the year commencing in Oet< ber, lbC8, was put upon its second readinj Tho Committee ou Engrossed Acts r< ported ns duly and correctly engrossed f< a third reading, a Senate bill to anthon: tho consolidation of tho Chorlotto au South Carolina Railroad Company aud tl Columbia and Augusta Railroad Compan; and to amend thc charter of tho sam which was read a third time, and ordered bo returned to tho Senato, with ninon ments. After routine business, adjourned. The old fellow down iu the Third Distri who is opposed to Republican governme is just about half right after all. "Majoi ties," he says, "arn't always right. Tin woreu't in Noah's day, and mayhap once twice sinco." There's wisdom for you. ( iVevr Orleans Times. THE TREASURY.-It will by no menus i crc&3C the prosperity of President Gran last Cabinet nominations in tho South ai West, that he has put at tho head of t Treasury the most prominent represenl tive of the high tarflites of New England. Tho impression of those who havo reconl visited Utah is, that the Mormons will so break up, aud that Brigham Young, who worth some millious of dollars, will go some other clime where ho can enjoy 1 wealth and tho society of his favorito wiv SHOCKINO MURDER.-Mr. George Bt residing near Bellvillo, Florida, and engng in merchandizing thero and ut Valdos Lowndes County, was shot down, with foi buck-shot in his body, on Saturday last, a negro named Andrew Jackson. Jacka was in ambush at tho time. Longstreet, who so gallantly fought w tho Confederacy throughout the war Southern independence, and who aftorwai got excessively loyal, has tapped tho coe? nut and received tho milk, which comes the shape of an appointment as surveyor tho customs for New Orleans. Tho peo who get loyal now can got office, says Br Pomeroy. The insurrection at Merida, Yucatan over. The ring-leaders were caught, a Col. Caballos had them all shot. Col. John W. Crockett died at Hender? ?n, Ky., on tho 2d instant, of pneumonia, aged ?orty-sevon years. He' represented the Second District of Kentucky in the Confederate Congress, and iras a man of ?cry considerable ability. An octoroon, named Louisa M. Jacobs, bas sued the New York and Savannah Steamship Company for haviug refused her a passage on board oue of their vessels after having purchased a first class ticket. She I lays her damages at $5,000 and her mother claims $5,000 more. Tho Board of Consulting Engineers who have been considering tho plans for the East Liver Bridge, have tinnily given them thc sanction of their professional approval. In Bankruptcy. [:i tito District Court of tho United Stated, for tlie District of South Carolina.-In tho matter of James W. Adamo, Bankrupt, hy whom a peti? tion for adjudication of bankruptcy waa Bled on the 31st day of December, A. D. 1863, tu said Court. rj^lllSis togivc notice, that on the 1st dav of X MARCH, A. D. 1869, a warrant in Bankruptcy was issued against tho estate of JAMES \V. ADAMS, of Gadsden, in the District of Richland, and State of South Carolina, who has been ad? judged a Bankrupt, on his own petition; that tho paymeut of any debts and delivery of any property belonging to said bankrupt, to him or tor his use", and the transfer of any property by him are for? bidden by law; that a meeting of tho creditors ot tho said Bankrupt, to prove their debts, and ti? choose one or more Assiguees of his estate, will bo held ata Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at thc office of Pickling .v. l'ope, Columbia, s. C., be? fore C. J. Jaeger, Register, on tho 19th dav of March, A. I). 1SC9, at 'J .? clock V. M. J. P. M. EPPING, U. s. Marshal as Messenger. Per A. P PIKKB, Deputy Messenger. March 5 3i? In Bankruptcy. In the District Court of the United States fur the District of South Carolina. - In the matter of benjamin W. Taylor, Bankrupt, hy whom a Petition for Adjudication of Bankruptcy was tiled on the 16th day of December, A. D." 180S, in said Court. rilH IS is to give notice, that on the 1st dav of JL MARCH, A. D. 1869, a Warrant in Bankrupt? cy was issued against the estate of BEN J. W. TAYLOR, or Columbia, in the District of Richland and State of South Carolina, win baa been ad judged a Bankrupt, on his own petition; that th payment of any debts and delivery of any pro porty belonging to said Bankiupt, to him or fo Iiis usc, and thc transfer of any property by him, are forbidden by law; that a meeting of tho credi? tors of said bankrupt, to prove their dcbti and to choose one or moro Assignees of his estate, will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, to lie holden at tho office or Pickling A Pope, Columbia, s. C., before c. G. Jaeger, Rcgistor, on thc 18th day of MARCO. A. D. 1809, at 1 o'clock P.M. J. P. M. EPPING, United States Marshal as Messenger. Per A. P. PlPKH, Deputy .Mess. March 5 {8* In Bankruptcy. In the District Court of the United States, for tho District of South Carolina.- In the matter of M. A. Shelton, Bankrupt, l?y whom a petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy was tiled on the , 29th day of December, A. D. 1863, in ?-aid Court. , 11 ll IS is to give notice, that on the 1st day of j . MARCH, A. D. 1869,a warrant in Bankruptcv I was issued against the estate of M. A. SHELTON. ! of Columbia, in tho District of Richland, ami State of South Carolina, who has been adjudged a Bankrupt,on his own petition; that the payment of any debts and delivery of any property belong? ing to said Bankrupt, to him or for his use, and thc transfer of any property by him are forbidden by law; that a meeting of tue creditors of the said Bankrupt, bl prove their debts, and to choose ono or more Assignees of his estait;, will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden ai the office of Pickling A Pope, of Columbia. S. C., before C. J. Jaeger. Register, on tho 17t.li dav of .March, A. D. 1869, at 12 o'clock M. J. P. M. EPPING. U. S. Marshal as Messenger. Per A. P. Pirna, Deputy Messenger. March 5 3.;* In Bankruptcy. In the District Court of the United States, :>>r the District of South Carolina.- In the matter of .lohn A. Myers, Bankrupt, by whom a 'petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy was flied on the 30th day of December, A. D. lsiis, in said Court. fTlHIS is to give notice, that on the 1st dav of X MARCH, A. D. iso;), a wirra nt in Bankruptcy was issued against the estate of JOHN A. MYERS, of Columbia, in the District of Rich? land, and State ol South Carolina, who has been adjudged a bankrupt, on his own petition; that the payment of any debts and delivery of any pro? perty belonging to said Bankrupt, to him or for his use, ami tho transfer of any property by him arc forbidden bv law; that a meeting of the credi? tors of the said Bankrupt, to provo their debts, and to choose ono or moro Assignees of his estate, will bo Judd at a Court of Bankruptcy, to bo holden at the office of Pickling A Pope, Columbia, S. C., before C. J. Jaeger, Register, on the 19th dav of March, A. D. 1869, at il o'clock A. M. J. P. M. EPPING, U. S. Marshal as Messenger. Per A. P. Pl FEB, Deputv Messenger. March 5 3? In Bankruptcy. In the District Court of tho United States for tho District of South Carolina.--In the matter of Joel W. Suber. Bankrupt, by whom a Petition for Adjudication of Bankruptcy was tiled on thu 21st day of December, A. D. 18G8, in said Court. ?nnHIS is to give notice, that on tho 1st day of X MARCH, A. D 1869, a Warrant in Bankrupt? cy was issued agaiust tho estate of JOEL W. SU? RER, of-, in tho District of Richland and Statoof South Carolina, who has been adjudged a bankrupt, on his own petition; that thc pay? ment of any debts and delivery of any property holonging to saiti Bankrupt, to him or for his use, and tho transfor of any property by him, aro for? bidden by law; that a meeting of tho creditors of tho said bankrupt, to provo their debts, and to choosoonoor more Assignees of his estate, will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, to bo bohlen at tho oflico of Pickling A Pope, Columbia, S. C., before C. G. Jacker, Register, on tho 17th dav of MARCH, A. D. 18G9, at 10 o'clock A. M. J. P. M. EPPING, United Statos Marshal as Messenger. Per A. P. PIKKB, Deputy Mess. March 5 J8* In Bankruptcy. In tho District Court of tho United States for thc District of South Carolina.-In tho matter of Lowis Simmons, of Columbia, S. C., Bankrupt. IT is ordored by the Court, that a meoting of tho creditors of said Bankrupt, to prove their claims and chooso ono or moro Assignees, will be? holden at tho ortie?! of Pickling & Pope, Columbia, S. C., boforo C. G. Jaeger. EMU., Register in bank? ruptcy, on tho 17th day of MARCH, 180'.?, at ll o'clock A. M. Thia meoMng is in lieu of the first mopting of creditors, ordered to be held before Henry Sum? mer, Register, on tho 3d dav of AngUMt, 1868. J. P. M. EPPING, United States Marshal as Messenger. Per A. P. PiKF.n, Deputy Mess. March G For Exchange. A FINE Saddlo and Harnees HORSE will he BX J\ chanced for a Pair of Work Mules. Apply to March'2 tul8? A. lt. PHILLIPS, Auotion ale? . Assignee's Sale-Groceries, Fancy Goods, Hardware, Hollowware, &o. D. C. PEIXOTTO & BON, AUCTIONEERS. ON TUE8DAY MORNING, March 1G, at 10 o'clock, prccieuly, wo will sell, at the store or H. Bryce & Son, corner of Richardson and Bland? ina streets, without the lotet reeerve, the entiro Stock ot GROCEB1ES, IIABDWABE, Ac, of th<* said finn in Bankruptcv, contesting of: SUGARS, Coffee, Rice, Molasses, Syrup, Mackerel, Sardine?, Pickles, Salmon. Oysters, Cairned Fruitu, Tea*. Table Salt, Parlor Matches, Spice, Pepper, Cloven, Nutmeg*, Candle?, Vinegar, Stoneware, Tinware, of every description. Brooms, Wire Sieves, Cotton Yaru, Blacking, Pol ware, Ovens, Skillets, Frying Pans, Spiders, Ketti os, Hoes, Spades, Rakf.?, Plows, Grindstones, Corn-Shcllcrs, Hope, Twine, Tacks, Shoe Thread, Axle Orease, Knives and Forks, Pocket Cutlery, Trace Chains, Nails, Brads, Screws, Brass and Iron Bound Buckotd. Locks, of every description, Carpenters' Tools, Saws, Planes, Hammers, Chisels, and numerous other article? of merchandize. TERMS-Cash in United StatcH currency. March G |3 JTrj^^J^I^MOTT'E^AaBiirnee. Auction Sale of Government Property. I). C. PEIXOTTO & SON, AUCTIONEERS. WILL he sold, at. pnbllc auotion, on THURS? DAY, 18th of March, at 12 o'clock M., at the Quat tor master's Store House, in rear of the Campus: 5 HORSES, 20 MULES. G ARMY WAGONS. 1 LOT GRAIN" SACKS, And other public property. Sold on account of removal of troops from tine post. TERMS-Cash in United States currency. E. B. GIBBS. March S Lient. 8th Inf., A. A. Q. M. Garden Seeds. THORBURNS SEEDS-full assortment. These seeds have been for nearly a century before the public, and require commendation from no ono. For sale by GEO. 8YMMER8. JOHN T. SLOAN, JH,, Attorney nt LBW lind Solicitor In Equity, \jTTILL PRACTICE in all Courts of the State W and United States. Office: Columbia, S. O. Persoual attention given to tho collection of claims, and returns promptlv made. March 9 12* BACON ! BACON ! CLEAR RIB SIDES, SHOULDERS, BREAKFAST STRIPS, D RY SALTED B A C O N. OF ALL KINDS. 300 BBLS. FLOUR, 20 BARRELS MOLASSES, Which we offer at extremely low prives. D. C. PE1X0 ITO A SON, Mareil l l Commission Merchants. In Bankruptcy. In tho Dietrict Court of tho United States, for the District ot South Carolina.-In tho matter of .fames G. Gibbes. Bankrupt, by whom a peti? tion for adjudication of bankruptcy was flied on tho 30th day of December, A. D. 18G8, in said Court. Ill I IS is to give notice, that on the 1st day of . MARCH, A. 1). 18G9, a warrant in bankruptcy was issued against tho estate of JAMES G. GIBBES, of Columbia, in the District of Richland, and State of South Carolina, who has been ad? judged a Bankrupt, on his own potition; that the pavmcnt of any debts and delivery of any property belonging to said Bankrupt, to him or for his use, and tho trausfer of any property by him are for? bidden by law; that a meeting of the creditors of tho f aid" bankrupt, to provo their dobts, and to choose one or more Assignees of his estate, will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at tho oftioe of Pickling & Pope, Columbia, South Carolina, before C. J. Jaeger, Register, on the 18th dav of March, A. D. 18C?, at 10 o'clock A. M. J. P. M. EPPING, U. 8. Marshal as Messenger. Per A. P. PIKES, Deputy Messongor. March 5 _ _JS* In Bankruptcy. In the District Court of the United Si ates, for the District of South Carolina_In tho matter of Wm. P. Starke, Bankrupt, by whom a petition for adjudicition of Bankruptcy was flied on the 26th day of December, A. D. 1868, in said Court. THIS is to give notice, that on the 1st day of MARCH, A. D. 18?9, a warrant in Bankruptcy was issued against tho estate of WILLIAM P. STARKE, of Columbia, in tho District of Rich? land, and State of South Carolina, who has been adjudged a Bankrupt, on his own petition; that the payment of any dobts and delivery of any pro portj bolon?ing to said bankrupt, to him or for his use, and tho transfer ot any property by him aro forbidden by law; that a meeting of tho credi? tors of the said Bankrupt, to provo their debts, and to choose ono or more Assignees of his estate, will bo bold at a Court of Bankrnptoy, to bo holden at tho office of Pickling A Pope, Columbia, South Carolina, bel'oro C. G. Jaeger, Rogistor, on the 19th dav of March, A. D. 1869, at 10 o'clock, A. M. J. P. M. EPPING, U. S. Marshal as Mossengtr. Per A. P. PifEn, Doputy Messenger. March 5 _*3*_ In Bankruptcy. In tho District Court of thc United Statos for the District of South Carolina.-In tho matter of Abrahan. L. Solomon, of Columbia, 8. C., Bankrupt. IT is ordered by the Court, that a meeting of tho creditors of said Bankrupt, to orovo their claims and choosoono or more Assignees, will be holden at the office of Fickling A Pope, Columbia. H. C., before C. G. Jaeger, Esq., Register io Bank? ruptcv on tho 13th day of MARCH, 13C9, at ll o 'clock A. M. This meeting is in lieu of tho first mooting o? creditors, ordered to be hold boforo Henry Sum? mer, Register, on the 23d dav of July. 1808. J. P. M. EPPING, United States Marshal as Messenger. Per A. F. Vnr.n, Doputy Mess. March 5 13?