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COLUMBIA, S. C. Tuesday Morning, July 6. 1869. The Fourth pf July. Ia other columns will be found tho ac? count of the celebration of this day, from our epeoial reporter. It is a sub? ject so pre-eminently repugnant to us, that we touch upon it most unwillingly; but we feel constrained to do so, if ffoffi no other reasons, from tho existence of facts connected with this day's observ? ance, which commend themselves to tho attention of the true and genuine citi? zens of the State of Sooth Carolina. No white man joined in this procession; hone lent it their countenance and sup? port, save . the Superintendent of the Penitentiary and the chief detective and high constable of thc State of South Carolina. Again, Moses, Scott, H?ge, and the rest of that radical crew, could harangue the negro from tho orator's stand, but could not break bread with him nt a common board-a separate table must be set for the whites, an in? consistency, an ubjuring of tho tenets of their philosophy, which proclaims every mari equal, which seems hard of recon? ciliation. We can remember when the Fourth of July was; a day dear to our hearts, when it was cherished ns one de? manding and obtaining our heartiest pride and cordial affection, when we celebrated it as a period which marked our emancipation from tyranny and op? pression, as. the birth-day of a natioual splendor, and a triumph of republican government. Thc stern logic of events, and a pitiless, cruel system of persecu? tion, tho abnegation of right and justico, and the spoliation and robbery of our conquerors, havo taught us to look upon it as tho most fatal day to our intorcsts, to our institutions, to our traditions, which could have possibly happened. Moses, we aro told, said in his speech, "that his party had extended tho olive branch te us, and it had been rejected." Wo blush for our ignorance, that wo have failed at any time to recoguize thc existence of the olive branch in tho Re? publican grasp, that wo have seen in tho outstretched hand the symbol of black mail nnd plunder, that all which Moses and his party h.wo raised before thc white people of South Curolinu hus been, and is, the black flag of tho rob? ber and spoiler. It is a source of con? gratulation that for the next twelve months we shall be free from tho inflic? tion of the nation's birth-day, that thc negro worshipper sholl And new chan ucl; to declare his devotion. We, tho white people of South Carolina, lent no aid in these festivities, "our withes aro un wrung." In justico to thc Post Band, it should ,be stated that their presence at anti agency in the procession was due to thc fact of orders to that effect boing ex tended to them from their superiors. "LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION. " Another serious revolt occurred at thc Sing Sing (N. Y.) Penitentiary oi the 30th ult. Seven convicts boarded i schooner at tho dock, drovo the erev ashore, and shoved off. A shower o bullets disabled one and sent tho other below, when they were overtaken ant brought back. The wounded man wa named Drake, and will probably die Thia prison is arranged and conductci in a manner which proves conclusivel; that its originators did not bear in mini the Divine command, "Lead us not int? temptation." The grounds surrounding the male department are not enclosed the Hudson River Railroad passes withii a few feet of the principal buildings while small vessels are constantly univ iug anddeparting from tho chocks, but short distance off. The prisoners ar employed in loadiugand unloading thos crafts, the temptation is often too t-fcrong and many a poor fellow ?3 pnt out of th world, as was tho unfortunate Drake by n bullet from one of the humerou guard houses scattered about tho prc mises. ? ?? ?? *? A fearful disaster occurred at Carin:; roon, Wales, on the 1st instant. Durin thc cartage of pome packages ol' nitre glycerine from the harbor to tho qnni ries, thc material exploded, and cari hoisos, and tho men attending thou were blown to ntoni3. A railway statio near the scono was torn in pieces, und village?, a quarter of a milo distant, wi much damaged by tho shock, wilie caused great consternation among tl inhabitants. Four men were killed. Sir Henry Rawlinson, who affoc! uichtoology, has satisfied himself, and trying to satisfy other people, that Bab; lon is thc site of tho Gurdon of Edei Moreover, ho claims to havo discovert public documents stored in Dabylo which prove tho fact, aud which "gi\ au exact geographical description of tl fceeue of man's Jirst disobedience." The Charleston Nexc$ asserts that "M ll. Reuli, au Englishman," Intoly a] painted Assistant Assessor of Edge?ch is none other than the contemplated Se rotary of State in tho well-rein ember* "John Brown raid" in Virginia, te years ago. Realf succeeded in makil his escape, and after many trials and ti bulations, tunis up iu old EJgefield. Til? Marian Street Sunday School, MR. PHOENIX: AS an editor is blessed witb^the ubiquitous 'property, not com mo^ to otlier?, of being at diflirent placea at the sit me hour, I presumo you ?ere present at the celebration of the twenty-first anniversary of tlie Marion Street Sunday School, on Saturday, July 8. At any rate, I propose to give you a few points from tho margin of a pro? gramme. 'Tu? day previous, Indios, gentlemen end children wem engaged, from "early morn till dewy eve," in weaving garlands with which to decorate the church, and their labors were crowned with success-pillar, post, etc., being handsomely festooned. Tho stago was surmounted with a tasty temple, tho design nud execution reflecting credit upon tho amateur architect. Long before tho hour for tho com? mencement, tho church was filled-un? comfortably so-with tho parente of the children and friends of tho school. After the scholars lind marched through tho building nnd taken their scuts in tho gallery, benches and chairs wore placed iu tho aisles, which were soon filled, and a number wero unable to get seats. The exercises wero opened with prayer by Rev. H. A. Bass. After which the fol? lowing pieces were spoken: "Addresses of Welcome," by Johnny Beard and Milnor Gibson, in which each did well. "Only a Word," by Emello Kirk, a girl of four years, who, after a graceful bow, repeated a verse, wishing a happy clan? to all. "Tho Young Orator," by Rial North, delivered in n tono of voice that every one present could hear distinctly. .TU be a Man," by H. Ivey Diseker, saying bc will never use the poison weed or bo a slavo to tho wiuo-cup. "The Tempest," by Frank Harrison, showing that God is upon tho ocean just thoeame ns on tho land. "Missionary Dialogue," by Mariah Barnes and Ella Tarrer, en? forcing the truth that all should contri? bute to this Heaven-ordained scheme for tho enlightenment of the heathen world. "Love ono Another," by Carrie Purse, was well delivered, and she pointed out clearly tho duty of love to each other. "To-day and To-morrow," by "Willie Harrison, was delivered with emphasis, and ho told us of the often-repeated in? junction of not putting off till to-mor? row what ought to be done to day. "To tho Young," by Melvin Kirk, was de? livered in a style that would have dont credit to nn older head, and the entire speech was lilied with wholesome advice. "Pic-Nic and Savings' Society," (dia? logue.) by Mary O'Neale, Lizzie Kippei and Mary brady, showed how money was often needlessly expended in tin. gratification of taste, that might ami ought to bo used in doing good. "Rea sonabloncfis of Christian Faith," by R W. Stubbs, was pretty good, but toe loug. "Saying too Much," by Frank Capers, was a good composition, verj well deliverod, and showed in how rnuuj instances people say too much. "Nt Sect in Heaven," by Johnny Elkins, wai admirably rendered, and rovoalcd tlx fact that Heaven is not inhabited bi sects, but by all who dio in the faith o the Saviour. "Poetry of the Bible," b; Willio North, showing a beauty am grandeur in the Book of books far supe rior to all ancient or modern literature "Tributo to Love, the Genius of Sunda; Schools," (Virtue-Fannie Purse; Bene volenco-Eliza Odam; Faith-Sallii Patton; Hope-Carrie Gibson; Charity Virginia Brady; Humility-Mattie L Anderson; Fidelity-Chicora Kirk; Puri ty-Miuuio North; Immortality-Mar; ?. Anderson; Love-Eliza Dean,) wa pretty, and each girl creditably sustainei her part. "Suudaj*," by Samuel Ca pcrs, pointed clearly and uumistakabl to the fearful doom that awaits thos who fail to "Remember tho Sabbath da to keep it holy." "Exaggeration," (di? logue,) by Tyro Cathcart, Frank Tut and Charley Bratty, was a well-timed rc b?ke to those who speak at random, an aro extravagant in their description c scenes, etc. "Tho Sunday Scboc Cause," by James Ogilvie, was well wril teu and creditably, delivorod. "Pater Shoes," (dialogue,) by Charles Nippc and James Beard, were strangely made and pinched some people very -rhucl especially those who laugh and talk i church, and the "gay butterflies that soi around to the different churches to se and be seen." "Address," by Pore Beard, wac well received. "Study ( the Bible," lialoguo,) by Cecelia Atkii sou und Grace O'Neale, proved the supi riority of the Biblo to other literature nnd tho bounden duty of all to study i "Tbo Biblo abovo nfl Prico," by Walli L::Motte. revoaled its true value, au showed the pitiable condition tho worl would be in if deprived of its blosse teachings. "Tho Closing Address," 1: Arthur LaMotte, had a view to finance but love's lubor was almost entirely los as I learn from oue oi the teachers th; tho collection was small. Mr. Editor, tho address of Mr. C. ( Marshall was a masterly effort; und he failed to arouso the careless and Ul concerned relative to sustaining Sundi schools by their presence, counsel ai means, and tho necessity of religious i struetion of tho children at home, UH they are impervious. Ho proved co elusively that to havo who and virtuoi rulers, wo must look to those who ha been instructed in the Sunday schoc But I will not attempt to give nnytliii like a synopsis; it was something th must ho Hoard to be appreciated. Tho celebration was a decided succ?s Tho singing, led by Mrs. G. A. Whit was excellent-just such sweet singii ns children aro capablo of doing-1 fleeting credit upon their instructre. Tho speeches and dialogues were v/< memorized, and equally as well recite Taken altogether, the celebration w second to none wc ever attended, ai reflects credit on Superintendent Jol A. Elkins and his assistants. A LOOKER-ON. I ll . Ml Th? fourth nf July l?JCfrlwml?Ia. BY OUB OWN BEPORTfB. The first peep of day discovered hordes of the nation's dusky of?sptiqg-men, women and children-pouring into the city from North and South, East an? Weat, orined nud equipped ats the law directs, with carpet-bag and knapsack, en roule for the great jubilee at "Latta's Grove." These enthusiasts were foro?d to - 'cool their heels" in the varions streets of the city, until ; half-past 9 o'clock, when messengers were seen hur? rying to and fro, marshaling their co? horts to report in front of Mr. Hope's "tater patch," (Mr. Hopo bad fortu? nately harvested his potato crop the day previous,) to form in procession for the patriot's feast. ABBIYAXi OF DELEGATES. About 9 o'clock, arrived a traiu from Winnsboro, bearing delegates from the Union League of that town and Ridge? way, and a heavily loaded train from Kingsville and udjacent points, number? ing in all ueurly 2,000 diugy aud hungry exponents of tho Republican party. The whippers-iu took chnrgo of tho re? inforcement, and assigned them posi? tions in the procession, arrauged in tho following order: Music. Sons of Honor. "'Fulgent S'eiety." Friendly Union No. 1. Friendly Union No. 2. Washington Society. Friendly Society. Union League. Fairfield Delegation. All under the appropriate direction of Stoibrand, of the Penitentiary, ns Chief Marshal, assisted by Detective Hubbard, of the State constabulary, (the only white faces to bo seen in the procession;) by tho Richland legislators-(all negroes,) and Surveyor Washington, likewise black, in conducting TUE PROCESSION, Which being formed, under the guidance of these chieftains of heroic mould, marched through the principal streets of tho city, about 5,000 strong-all negroes, with the exception of tho Penitentiary representative, Stoibrand, and thc detec? tive, Hubbard-preceded by the Post Baud, in full blast, and then continued to Latta's Grove, to havo their stomachs filled aud bosoms warmed at once by barbecue aud loyal eloquence from the SPEAK*:ns' STAND. Winch was graced by tho presence of Beverly Nash, F. L. Cardozo, ll. C. De Large, A. O. Jones, H. W. Purvis, all negroes, and holding positions of high estate, and R. K. Scott, Willard, H?ge, Dennis, Moses, Wigg nud Etter, (white,) and various reporters from newspapers of this State aud New York. Order being established, W. Dutson Wigg, Judge of Probate, once a captain and assistant commissary iu the Confe? derate army, now a shining light in thc radical party, opened the meeting by re? questing a prayer from 3i. F. Jackson, (white,) which the reverend scollawug promptly offered, thanking, with groat unction, "tho source from which all blessings flow," for the inestimable pri? vilege of being permitted to belong to thc Ropublicau party-for the cherished boon of joining his fortunes with tho mau and brother. Religious exercises being concluded, H. W. Purvis, legisla? tor (negro) from Lexington, read thc Declaration of Independence. This be? ing accomplished, Wigg, chairman of ar? rangements, and grand fugleman, an? nounced THE On.VTOK OF THE DAY, F. J. Moses, jr., who, like his worthy compatriot, has a Confederate record te refer to; whose name shall live in history as thc officer who first planted tho ban uer of the "Lost Cause" upon the ram parts of captured Sumter, but who sav the error of his ways, and is daily reap iug the reward of his penitence in fal office and abundant plunder. Moses bc Heves io tho Roman adage-11 Tempore mutant, cl nos mutamus." Tho orator ap pearcd on the stand with at least a bal ream of legal oap furled under his arm from which he drew copious draughts o loyal sentiment for thc benefit of hil dusky audience. Ho eulogized Majoi Anderson's defence of Sumter, and wise ly forbore instructing his hearers on hil own pors?nal agency in supplanting tin "stars and stripes" with thc flag wdiicl ho then loved with an affection puasinj description. Moses aired his eloquence for tho period of an hour, when, eithe from the fervor of his loyalty, the weigh of tho foolscap, dr the heat of tho sui penetrating two umbrellas, beneatl whoso grateful shade he extolled th best Government in tho world, the grea apostle fairly broke down, and retiring yielded tho rostrum, successively, ti Scott, Cardozo and H?ge, whoso speech es wero nothing beyond tho usual dc scription of blatant patriotism and ot dent panegyric of Republicanism am tho negro. It is fair to Moses to stat that he returned to the stand, and io once, at least, in his life, honestly con: ploted his part of the contract, iinishinf tho foolscap, no doubt, to tho entire sc tisfaction of the numerous and intelligei andience. As tho last notes of Mose: honeyed voice was lost amidst tho classi trees of Latta's Grove, tho movement e the sable throng gave strong indicatio that foi- this time certainly it hadcuoug of tho "feast of reason and flow of soul, and that tho body was clamorous for til substantial food, which it was far bette able to appreciate At 4 P. M., tho ca was beat for DINNER. Then ensued a sceno which beggai description. During the war never wi fiercer onslaught made on ndverso batt ries than was made on the devoted table "'Twas no time for swapping knives. Hauelkerobiofs, baskets, carpet-bag satchels, pillow-cases, .and all kinds < receptacles, wore caliea into requisitibi But little time was spent in entini True to tho tactics of their party, tl 1 , tm, C... ..1."I . ... _1 . '. I . With a thorough prescience- of the aha Ipfltor of tho assembly, the committee : appointed a separate table for the tefl; and from this stand-point ?fus ibited tho ralfe and curious melee whioh was progrewipjLLegs of mutton, under the skillful hands of these adepts in stealage, disappeared like magic baked pork seemed endowed with mar? vellous powers of locomotion. The au? dience snowed that ou sheep aud pork it Was educated; it had s?roe experience in those matters. Evidently, the gueste believed in "a caro for tho morrow, as well as a heed for to-day." Thirty-six sheep, eight steers, twenty-seven hogs and 7,000 loaves of bread were tho foun? dation for this banquet for Ethiopia. It is calculated that about 8,000 negroes were present and participated in these high revois, by the ancient town. Never was hospitality more completely appre? ciated; never was a courtesy more tho? roughly responded to. Like Jack Sprat!.'s wife, they licked tho platter clean. Scarcely a bono was left. "Not a rose in tho wilderness to tell where tho garden had boen." There wore reports of bloody fights between some of tho negroes, whether correct or not, I cannot say. Tho great business of tho day being achieved, tho feast despatched, and the speaking doue, the crowd dispersed in various direc? tions. lu tho evening, there wus a wretched travestie of the iuviuiblo revels, which the Columbians ouco indulged in, but the imitation was so feeble, th? paro ly so disgusting, thal it ia scarcely worth i passing notice. INCIDENTS. As tho cars containing the delegates from Fairfield were approaching the de? pot, one of them sitting in tho door of the car, in attempting to kick ono ot the sigual posts on tho road, kicked so hard that ho fractured his thigh bono. Ho was asked if he had my friends, and replied that he " 'longed to tho Leuguo." Urs. Sylvester aud Cornwell were prompt iu their attoud ince upon him. He was taken back to Fairfield in tho afternoon tram. Senator Barber, from Fairfield Coun? ty, was so overcome with tho ideo of a big frolic, that, when near Williams' Turn-out, ho fainted, aud missed his en? joyment for thc day. AT TUE PENITENTIARY, Tho convicts were all turned loose within the grounds, on Saturday last, and en? gaged themselves ir various sports. During the day, a whitci convict from this city played tho violiu for their various jigs and break-downs. A fine dinner and supper was provided for them by the authorities thal bc. lu the afternoon, Scott, Moses, Jr., \nd other members of. tho cabinet, visited tho institution, and were re? ceived with three times throe cheers. "A Finlauder came to this State a few months ago, waa employed on a railroad (tho Charlotte, I think,) at ten dollars a month and rations. Ho actually lived on his peck of corn and two pounds of bacon por week, and did not spend one cent. When, recently, he asked for a settlement, tho officer would pay him but jive dollars a month. He complained of such treatment, but it was of no (wail, and be determined to leave at once for California, to escape, as he said, 'such a set of thieves.' I clip tho above from the S'juth Caro? lina Republioah\ of tho 2Gtk June. Can't you nail the falsehood to the counter? or is it worth tho tack? Respectfully. CORSAIR. The above remarkable statement is but a tissue of falsehood from the begin? ning to the end, so far as the Charlotte Road is coucerncd. No Finlauder hos been employed by this Company at auy price. The wages of common laborers is more than double five dollars per month on this road. The ration has never been less than a peak of meal, tbreo pounds of bacon, with salt and vegetables at times; and no laborer bas liver been asked to tako less than the wogf.s agreed upon when tho servico has been performed. This company never gave corn as a ration to men in its em? ployment. Tho publication of such wil? ful misrepresentation can only originate in bad motives. Payments uro made to tho laborers monthly on the work by the paymasters of tho oe m puny. - . . C. BOUKNIGHT^np't. 1 MEINITSH'S QUEEN'S I?Eni<??te.-T--Whnt ?sit? Ask your neighbor, who'niw'beeu relieved of a distressing disease. Ask that rheumatic what cured him. Ask the victims of dyspepsia. Ask that boun? tiful daughter what removed those hide? ous spots and ulcers, and made her face UH fair as Tarian marble. Ask the once jaundiced Tietim of liver complaint. Ask that once poor emaciated form, tho subject of femalo irregularities^ what brought about such a marvelous change. The answer is, "It's HEIKITSB'S QUEEN'S DELIGHT.1' Como out, thoo, all yo du sponding ones. Bo cheerful, gay and happy. If you are sick, fail not to try, only t?y-no ensior task-a bottle of HEINITSH'S QUEEN DELIGHT. Jl DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS.-That poor, omaciated consumptive, who is now be? yond all hope of recovery, might now bo halo and hearty had ho not neglected that slight cough. Bo advised. If you bavo a cough or cold, get at once a bottle of Dn. TUTT'S EXPECTORANT, and you will soon be relieved. Do not put it off. J3 G Call at f?lale Ss Shield's Machine Shop and see tho patent Saw Glimmer and Sharpener. -.--! Taylor's Saw Sharpener, a perfect ma? chine. No mill-man can do without Taylor's natont Raw (rummer ami fthnmnner. . I j o o a 1 Items. 11 ?_ i A call ia made bj President Hngood for a meeting of tho Executive Cnmmit teet of the State Agricultural and Mecha? nical Socioty, in this city, on thc 14th instant. Seo advertisement. A grand Masonic festival comes off in Chorlotte, N. C., on tho 7th nud 8th Wednesday and Thursday-of Joly. Tickets for the round trip will be issued by the Charlotte Eui hoad nt a reduced rate. SALES OP REAL ESTATE.-The property kuown ns the site of Jnnuey's Hotel was sold yesterday, by Jacob Levin, Esq., auctioneer, in lots ns follows: Lot No. 1, on the alley, fronting Mair, street, for $2,000; No. 2, adjoining, $1,750; No. 3, $1,600; No. 4, with building kuorrn as Journey's Hall, $3,800; No. 5, adjoining, 31,625. Messrs. Peixotto ,fc Son sold 200 acres of sand-hill lund, eighteen miles from Columbia, for $1,075, cash. At the suggestion of Col. Wm. John? ston, a meeting of railroad presidents and superintendents on the inland lino from Washington to New Orleans will bo held in Columbia, on tho 15th instant. At this meeting, important matters will bo considered-among others au entire change and material reduction in the through schedule. "Tho longest pole reaches the persimmon" and the shortest schedule will take the through passen? gers. Ames' circus aud menagerie will bo ex? hibited herc again on Thursday next, the 8th instant. Naughty boys have made sad havoc of their fancy colored posters, which ornamented the plankson the cor? ner of Main nud Plain streets, but the public know what to expect, from past experience, and will, doubtless, fill the canvass. Thc company have been on a triumphal tour through the upper Dis? tricts.' It is thought Herr Longed will bo able appear on Thursday. The Commencement of Erskine Col? lege and (if the Due West Female Col? lege occurs on the 14th and 15th instant. We ore authorized to state that, through thc courtesy of President Hammett, nil persons going lo the Commencement will bc allowed to pass over the Green? ville and Columbia Railroad for ono fare. Extra traius will run on Wednesday and Thursday, from Ninety-Six to Donald's -arrive at Donald's ot 8lX A. M., and leave at 5 P. M. Judge D. L. Wardlaw will deliver thc anniversary address oi Erskine, on Wednesday; and Rev. W. W. Hicks, of Charleston, tho anniversary address, on Thursday, at the Female College. HOME ENTEIU?RISE-A NEW THAIN. Dy invitation of Master Machinist Kliue, of tho Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad Work-shops, we accompanied several of the officers of the road ou r short excursion, or trial trip, with a uou and beautifully constructed train, whicl: has just been completed under theil supervision. The traiu consisted ol three curs-first class passenger, second class passenger, mail, baggage and ex press-tastefully painted on the outside with the best of English orange chrome, and beautifully varnished and decorated on thc inside; all tho wood used in theil construction being native. Tho firsl elnss passenger car is of the "monitor' pattern, extra long and will seat sixty four persons. Thc sides, strips nut frames arc ash; the panels, arms and backs, maple; the 6lats of the window poplar-the grain of tho wood beini distinctly visible through tho varnish the seats and backs aro covored with rec and green plush; a green cornice, witl guilt border, surrounds the cor. Tin second class car has a plain top, and thi seats covered with carpeting, but ii other respects ia very similar to its hand some companion. Tho bnggnge, mai and express car is neatly arranged-eacl a separate compartment. Tho mail agen has all tho necessary hooks, drawers, re cesses and conveniences, and is not com polled to loavo his car for any purpose The train presents a magnificent appear ance, and in workmanship will compan favorably with any establishment. .Tin wheels, axles and even tho spittoons ar manufactured in tho shops; and, as w stated above, all the wood used in tili construction is from our own forests. J decided improvement is a patent brok spring-which onables the brakeman t exercise his functions moro prompt! than by tho old style. The upholstoi ing in tho cars was dono by Mr. Boc shell; tho ornamental painting, etc., b; Mr. Milne; the plain painting and val nishing by Messrs. Colton and Barnett thc gonoral building, carpentering, etc. superintended by Mr. Davis. This trai is to bo placed under tho direction c Conductor Wolfe, who will take it on through trip to-day. Another train c tho same style is under process of cor otmMinn nt. tho nreaent time. Tho Columbia Poet Baud offers to the citizen* another of their agreeable con? certs to-morrow evening. Tbiro will bc both instrumental nnd vocal music, dancing, stump orations and an amusing farce. From tbe preceding concerts which this troupe lins given, and which were highly spoken of, it is presumed tho present entertainment will be well worth attending, and ample recompense bo given for the price of admifsion. HOTEL AEBIVALS, July 4 anil 5-Cv lumbla Hotel.- E. Fouigeud, T. H. Symmes, R. B. Rhett, Jr., E. DeBerry, H. B. Fnnt, W. A. Bradley, Col. J. S. Ryon, C. Antonio, H. J. McCormick, T. E. Thames, J. W. ROURO, E. Gotier, J. Burke, Charleston; N. F. Bynner, Kings? ville; N. Federlin, T. M. Horsey, W. Goldsmith, New York; M. Rice, Augus? ta; R. S. Dosports, Ridgeway, S. C.; J. H. Causeart, Lnwernstown; Judge J. M. Rutland, Wiunsboro, S. C.; J. S. Wiley, Spartanburg; C. H. Lnnucau, Okolona, Mississippi; R. R. Madison, Petersburg, Va.; J. H. Adams, Richland; Miss Eagles, Baltimore; W. Munro, Union; 8. P. Dendy, W. W. Thompson, Walhalla; J. A. Hormcnson, Spartanburg; Ales. Me Bee, Jr., Greenville. dickerson House.-Wm. Johnston. Charlotte, N. C.; Dick Chatham, North Carolina; Wm. Magill Fleming, Spar? tanburg; J. A. August, Virginio; A. Sherwood, Georgia; John L. Denton, Snleru, N. C. ; J. B. Seigler, Greenwood; F. G. Thomns, Bennettsville; George J. Ball, St. John's, Berkeley; Joseph A. Greene, wife and child, Ornngoburg; j Col. B. T. Boatwright, Edgefield; Joseph H. Gny, Red Sulphur Springs, N. C. ; S. K. McDonald, Wiunsboro; Joseph E. I Fry, C. ec A. R. R. ; R. k D. <fc C. R. R. ; Johu J. Gormley, Galveston, Texas; I Alexander MoBee, Greenville; F. A. Connor, Cokesbury; Dr. G. M. Rivers, Wolterboro; Judge James L. Orr, An? derson; T. C. Perrin, S. McGowan, Ab? beville; li. P. Hammett, South Caro? lina. National Hold.-J. J. Anderson, David? son College; J. Robt. Seay, Kingsville; W. H. Brown, Richland; Miss Eco? rnons, Lancaster; L. TL Reid, Moftetts ville; John H. Davis, Fairfield; A. B. Joyner, Gadsden; James Nesbett, Spar? tanburg; Mrs. Jackson, Master Jackson J. C. Howard, Saicles, Mississippi; Mrs Young aud two children, Charleston; T F. Wesson, New York; Hugh Wilson Lem. L. Griffin, Abbeville, C- H.; Z Morse, Col. Ames' N. O. Circus; W. M Nehon, Winnesboro; C. W. Miller Marion; Herr Lengel, Ames' Circus. SMALL FEY.-The openings into tb? cellar of the Savings Bank should be at tended to; otherwise the landlord rani be called upon to pay the expense at tendant upon a broken limb. """he city fathers hove impiovcd tin ri 'oarnnce of Main street materially, b L . icing in thc old market lot. Let th officers in charge of tho old Cour House take tho hint. Ou Friday lust, a pine tree in a North westerly direction from Columbia, wa struck by lightning and set fire to. Th flames communicated to the adjoininj trees, and tho conflagration continuel until a lato hour on Sunday night, whe it gradually died out. Wo have hear of no loss beyond the destruction of number of trees. There has been n decided improve meut in the conelition of things at th post office, and there is now very littl complaint. OCK BOOK TADLE. - "Ho Knew he wr Right" is tho title of Trollope's lates for a copy of which wo ore indebted t tho courtesy of Messrs. Bryau k McCa; ter. Wo have no hesitation in declnriu that, in our opinion, this is by for th most interesting of that author's nunn rous works of fiction. There ore, ( course, the exceedingly objectiouah male characters, (or the book would u< be Trollope's,) but as au off-set to tho; we have some chatty, fresh, devi English gentle-women-who throw charm even around the dullest of M Trollope's books. "He Knew ho wi Right" will amply repay the time spei in its perusal-which is more thou can I said of all of our author's production Wo may mention, en passant, th Messrs. B. k McC. have received "Stre ton"-a most delightful story, by Hen Kingsley; written in that dashing o thor's'best-Btyre. Jon XJFFICB.- Tho Phwnix Job Ofii is preporeil to execute every style printing, from visiting aud business car to pamphlets ond books. With ami; material and first-class workmen, sat faction is guaranteed to all. If our wo does not come up to contract, wo ma no charge. With,Ibis understanding o business men havo no excuse for sendi work North. NEW AnvEiiTiSEMENTS.-Attention called to the followiug udvertiseinen published tho first timo this morning W. B. Gulick-Dividend No. 2. Waelo Hampton-Savings Bank. Lost-A Roll of Bills. John Hagood-Mechanical Socioty. South Carolina-Lexington District Meoting Palmetto Fire Company. Meeting True Brotherhood Lodge. Ames' Now Orleans Circus. W. T. 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