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fgnaSBRp??. Tir; TX ?~?_:__--_-:-: Taesday Itoriuatf, Deceraber 14,1869. The Election? lu MinlMlppi ?nd Texas Our Vtews Connrmtd. The role pursued with SUCCCBS ia Vir? ginia and Tennessee has failed io Missis? sippi, and we pr?same in Texas also. The last reports seem to indicate the success of the extreme radicals in Texas, and we know of their success ia Missis? sippi. This confirms oar views. Our readers will remember that we took the ground that the coarse adopted iu Vir? ginia nod Tennessee could not be counted Upon again. Tn the first place, it is the natara of flank movements that they do not hear repetition. In the second place, Ute state of affairs existing in Virginia and Tennessee was peculiar, and the samo state of affairs does not ex? ist in the other Southern States. What was proper for Virginia and Tennessee to do was highly injudicious in Missis? sippi. We repeat what we bu?e before said-that there should be no temporis? ing or compromising with radicalism in th? South. Be moderate, be sensible, be fair, be jost, be progressive-let your Democracy be toned down to the level Of tho honest, popular endorsement; but let it bo understood that tho issue is to be made now and again with thc radical regime, nutil tho South is restored to "cheerful, wholesome self-government." Some men, we knew, are weak-baoked and weak-kneed. Some we know, who ought to do better, aro disposed to relax their hold upon the standards that they haye so bravely borne in the fights that are passed. Let them retire if they will. He that hath no stomach for the fight of South Carolina's redemption from the present rule, let him go. As for ourselves, oar stand is taken. In the name of truth and honesty, we have sot up our banner, and we believe that in this fair State, from the mountains to the seaboard, there will be found good and trae men to make the political fights that the State expects of her faithful sons.: .In his recent speech before the French Assembly, Prince Napoleon said: "We must seriously think of the a Hairs of the country, for the time for slothful somnolence has gone by." The sugges? tion {a applicable tocsin South Caro lina.'o iThe duty of tho patriotic South Carolinian is obvious. There is a com? monwealth to be redeemed, and that man ia recreant to his duty and untie to his family and kindred, who will not meet tho responsibility that devolves upon good citizenship. MB. EDITOR: Tho attention of the Pre? sident of the Columbia Building and Loan Association is called to the im? portance of having the stock book opcu, in order to have nil the shares taken, and to give the community au opportunity to subscribe, where IOSSCH of stock have oc? curred by the delay in organizing. The recent amendment introduced in the Se nate will protect tho Association iu such a mannerna to make it perfectly safe to begin. It is desirable to commence ope rations on the first of January, 1870. These building associations are worthy the careful consideration of every me? chanic, who desires a home at a small cost". This Association puts it withiu thc roach of overy one to bo his own land? lord. We hope a notice will be given in time to organize, with proper rules and by-laws, by the first of January, 1870. A STOCKHOLDEE. REMOVAL OF POLITICAL DISABILITIES. Senator T. J. Robertson has furnished us with the following list of South Caro? linians, whose political disabilities, aris? ing under the fourteenth amendment, have been removed by Congress: James M. Martin, of Abbevillo County; Ainsley H. Monteith nnd W. Hutson Wigg, of Richland; N. G. W. Walker and Thomas J. Webb, of Anderson; E. M. Whiting and J. F. Greene, of Charles? ton; W. P. Gill, Eli Cornwall and Willam McAliloy, of Chester; J. R. Linder, of Colleton; J. B. Gatliu, of Darlington; S. T. Atkinson, of Georgetown; Wm. W. Boyce and Calvin Bryce, of Fairfield; H. P. Hammett and F. C. Gower, of Greenville; C. B. Servis, of Korry; Sa? muel J. Stuart and Reuben Gross, of Lexington ; Eli Godbold, of Marion ; John W. A. Harkness, of York;. W. D. John? son, of Marlboro; George W. II. Legg, of Spantanburg; Daniel Keels and K. S. Hellet, of Sumter. The following resolution, proposed by the Select Joint Committee, has also boen adopted: Resolved, That hereafter potitions for relief from political disabilities arising under the fourteenth article of the Con? stitution of the United States, or any Act of Congress, shall be accompanied by the sworn statement of the petitioner asking therefor; which shall set forth the reasons upon which ho asks to bo re? lieved. Riobard Realfc-former'y connected with the John Brown raiders-Assistant Assessor o? Internal Revenue for Edge field, nttempted to have bis wife arrested in Augusta, Ga., a few days ago, charged with stealing $22.(37 from the revenue department. The wifo gives a different version of tho affair-so says tho Augusta Chronicle. MR Eurron: Permit mo to call your attention oed tba? of your readers to an erfcee^cgly "J?coulenl morsel* ia. the, shape; of a biM now! btffore the Senaije, io the |hllowin^|rord?r A J0M Jo gratti to certain persoite ttiercin. named, tin exclusive right to dig and mine in the bed? nf the navigable streams and waters of the State, for phosphate rocks and phosphate deposits. De it enacted, etc., That the State of South Carolina does hereby give and grant unto the following named persons, to wit: George W. Williams, James H. Taylor, Joseph F*. Robertson, Edwin Platt, Jamos Bridge, Jr., Wm. Birnie, Edward Willis, Alex. R. Cbisolm, W. L. Bradloy and Charles C. Coe, and such other persons os they may associate with thom, the exclusivo right to dig, mine, and remove from tho beds of tho navi? gable s tren m.s and waters within tho ju? risdiction of the Stnte of South Caroli? na, the phosphate rock and phosphate deposit. Provided, That the porsons named, aud their associates, shall not in any way interfere with the freo naviga? tion of the navigable streams and waters of the Stato, or tho private rights of any citizen or citizens residing upon or own? ing the lands upon the banks of the said navigable rivers and waters of the State. SEC. 2. That this gift and grant is made upon the express condition that said grantees shall pay to the State of South Carolina the sum of twenty couts per ton for every ton of phosphate rock or phosphate deposit dug, mined, or re? moved from tho said navigable rivers and waters of the State. Tho phosphate bed of Sooth Carolina is known to extend from tho Wando River- to tho Savannah. Its value de? pends upon its proximity to the surface, and the faoility with which it can bo con? veyed to navigable waters, and thence to tho marketB of the world. Throughout tho section of tbe State between tho Wando and tho Savannah, the channels of the intervening rivers cut through the phosphate bed, and the phoshate, washed of its earthy incumbrance, lies nt the bottoms of their channels, and can bo lifted by dredges and scows in a condi? tion ready for the market, and worth, at least, 100 per cent, moro than in locali? ties where it is overlaid by from two to fonr feet of earth, and where it has to go through the manipulation of washing ma? chines aud transportation to the banks of a river. It is worth, therefore, ou board of the scow, at least, from six to eight dellars per ton, for which this bill pro? poses to pay the State twenty cents per ton. Thc grubt above proposes that tito favored individuals named shall have the exclusive right to tako tho phosphates from tho beds of all the navigable streams and waters, embracing the bays and inlets along thc coast, comprising, at lenst, 2,000,000 of acres of surface, aud each acre may be calculated on for from 500 to 1,000 tous of phosphate, making an aggregate of 1,125,000,000 of tons. Compare tho difference between this im? mense quantity of phosphate at twenty cents per ton, the prico proposed to be paid to the State, and the four to .six dol? lars per ton, what it is worth to the indi? viduals named in the grant. For be it recollected, that this immense treasure is uow the property of the State, and it may be asked, is .she in a condition to divest herself of it for tho benefit of a few favored individuals? If this fran? chise was disposed of at public sale, it would relievo South Carolina of her en? tire State debt in a single year. MORE ANON. How COTTON IS MANEVCLATED HY THE "BEAUS" IN NEW YOKE.-The following from the Journal of Commerce will be understood and appreciated by holders of the staple, as exhibiting tho unscru? pulous und base means which the "bears" employ to depreciate the value of cotton, and showing to what repre? hensible purposes the New York Tribune allows its columns to bo used, not aloue in disseminating political misrepresenta? tion of tho Southern people, but like? wise contributing its iuilueuce to the breaking down of the price of our lead? ing staple by the publication of items bearing thereon, having no other pa? ternity than the invention of a dishonest speculator: MONEY MAIIKET, Saturday, December .1.-Our friend tho "Cotton Merchant" need not blame the ?Tournai of Commerce, nor even tho Associated Press, for tho sensation created ia thc cottou market yesterday. Tho history of that affair appears to bo as follows: Some bear iu cottou desiring to bring about a panic iu tho eotton market, entered into collusion with sumo ono in tho New York Tribune office and procured tho interpolation among the items ol thu Associated Press despatch in that paper the following paragraph : "Reports to the Agricultural Bureau show that tho cotton crop for the South for this year is larger thuu was at first estimated, and it is now believed tho yield will be nearly 3.000,000 bales, most of which is of excellont quality." Over the whole body of items were printed, in large capitals, "Tho Cotton Crop; General Press Despatch." It is doubtful if the item came by toio graph at all, but if it did, it came neither from the "Agricultural Bureau," nor in the "Genorul Press Despatch." It was the adioit invention of a speculator. Had it been published as a "Special to the Tribune," it would have produced no effect, but being circulated about the city aa a statement of the Associated Press from oar very reliable corps of re? porters at Washington, its effect was marked, and but for the prompt action of the Journal of Commerce, in obtain? ing tho contradiction, would have been disastrous. The editors of the Tribune owe it to themselves to trace the false? hood to its source, and to deal promptly with the conspirator in their ofl?co who allowed it to bo interpolated .among the items of regalar telegraphic news. LBOTSTIATIVB: P?Oc?iuwmas. MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1869. There \vas no quonHh?n the Senate at either the morning or night, cessions. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House met at 12 M., UM Speaker in the Ohair. The Committee on the Jndieiaty re? ported ir.vorr.bIy O? u bill ti> designate officers by whom, and the times when, and the places at whiob, sales ordored by the Courts of Common Pleas and Judges thereof, and of the Courts of Probate, shall be made, and for other pnrposes. The Committee on Incorporations rc Eorted favorably on a bill to recharter lythe Gap Turnpike Road, in Green? ville County. The bills were ordered to lie over for a second rending. Tho Committee on County Office.'* and Officers, to whom was referred the report of the County Commissioners of Ander? son County, ask leuve to state that in view of the fact that there is a bill now beforo this body looking to tho repeal of the township law, your Committee would, therefore, respectfully recom? mend that no further action be taken upon Ibo report of 6aid Commissioners, and the same bo received as information. Agreed to. A Senate bill to incorporate the Clnflin University was read the third time, its titlo changed to an Act, and ordored to bo enrolled. Tho Committee on Claims reported favorably on accounts of C. B. Glover, James Jost, Sallas Randall and T. H. Cook. Adopted and ordered to be sent to thc Senate for concurrence. The Medical Committee reported favorably on a concurrent resolution to petition tho President of the United States to construct warehouses at tho Quarantine in Charleston. Also, on no count of Dr. H. W. Hendrix. Adopted and ordered to tho Senate. The accounts of F. F. Gary and C. A. Fripp, for post mortem examinations, were referred to Medical Committee. And tho account of Miss Maggie R. Wil? son, for tuition in free school, Abbcvillo County, to Committee on Education. The report of Special Commissioner, appointed under Act of September, 18G8, to remove County scat of Beaufort County from Gillisouvillo to Beaufort, was read for information of the House and referrod to Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Jervay introduced a bill to repeal an Act entitled "Au Act to incorporate tho Air-Lino Railroad." Referred to Committee ou Railroads. Mr. McIntyre introduced a preamble and resolution, which was referred to the Committee ou State House and Grouuds: That it is customary through? out thc United States, at tho sittings of loyal Legislatures, a United States flag waves over the place where it assembles, and that the Sorgeuut-at-Arms bo au? thorized to place over this Stato House a United States Hug, to remain during the session. Mr. Gardner introduced a concurrent resolution, which was adopted, and or I dered to be sent to the Senate for con? currence: That tho General Assembly tako a recess from Wednesday, 22d inst., until Wednesday', January 5, 1870. Tho account of J. L. Westmoreland (Slt)O) for services as Superintendent ol State Road in Greenville County, was re ferrad to Committee on Claims. Mr. Waller introduced a bill to ostab lisb a ferry across tho Wuccainaw River, iu Horry County, and to vest tho same in John J. Reives, his heirs and assigns. Referred to the Committee on Roads, Bridges and Ferries. Notices were given ot bills to arucut the 10th Section of au Act to regulate the manner of keeping and disbursing funds by certain officers; to punish con spiracles to prosecute an innocent per son, and for other cases. Mr. DeMars introduced a bill to am?ne an Act entitled "Au Act to amend 'Ai Act to define tho jurisdiction and duties of County Commissioners.'" Referret to the Committee on Couuty Offices ant Officers. Mr. Keith introduced a bill to ubolisl tho right to traverse misdemeanors am other offences leus than felony. Referret to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Bryant introduced a bill to pro vide for paying coroners' jurors. Re ferred to Committee on Ways and Means The Committee on (.'hums was request cd to report on tho account of J. Rici Rogers, Sheriff of Union County, tin same haviug been presented at tho las regular session. Tho following members obtained leav< of absence: Messrs. Woolley, Grant Kuh, Boswell, Nncklos. Several mombers begged to recor? their reasons for voting against a bill t< provide for tho payment of interest oi bouds and stocks of this Stato in gold o silvorcoin; behoving it to bo unwise unnecessary and oppressive. lu tho ab sonco of tho Comptroller-General's rc port and that of tho financial agent c the State, no measures looking to in creased expenditures of tho fuuds of th Stato should bo adopted. A bill to alter and amend tho cbartei and extend thc limits, of tho city of Cc lamb?a, was put upon its second reading Section 2 was passed to a third reading Mr. DeLargo moved to strike out Sectio 3; when, on motion, tho further eonsidc ration of the bill was postponed nw mado tho special order for Mouday, De cember 20, at 1 p. m. A bill to declare the right of wn ocrosa tho Savannah and Charlesto Railroad was put upon its second read ing; and, after several amendments ha beeu proposed, and tho yeas and nay called several times, the Houso at journed. A young man named J. W. Boyloi from Mississippi, nov lies dangerous] wounded at Moutioello, Fairfield Di trict-tho result of an attempt atsuicidi in consoqae&?? o? u cross in lovo. It doubtful if ho can recover. The. weak and emaciated mother sayi "My health and strength is restored 1. the use of" SOLOMONS' BITTKP*. N21 R . WHAT POE? rr MEAN?-The zeal which ia rnaoifeated just uow in tba General Assembly in behalf of the acharne to dis? arm the white "peqjple of the Mate, is\o Utile significant whin taken in considera? tion with the industrious cuoigy roth which onr valiantt&oternor is nccutau latiDg "Winchester rifles and ball ear- j bidgee. We happen to know'somefhing or a aeries of recent consignments to R. K. Scott, which it is just as well that oar fieople-the whito people of South Caro ina-should know also. For instanee, tba steamship Champion brought to this port, on November ?, 40 cases of rifles, 160 cases of ball cartridges, and 50 cases of equipments. On November 1G tho steamship Manhattan brongbt GO cases of rifles. On November 23 the steamship Champion brought 19 cases of rifles nud 50 cases of equipments. On November 26 the steamship Charleston brought 28 cases of rifles. On December 1 the steamship Manhattan brought 20 cuses, and December 6 the steamship Magnolia brought 15 cases of rifles. Aud we have reason to know that more are expected. All these consignments-442 cases in all -were addressed to R. K. Scott, at Co? lumbia. Now, what does nil this mean? Is there astute of worin South Carolina? Or is Gov. Scott merely making ready to repeat, on a large scale, at the Stale election next fall, tho receut doings of his henchmen und their negro followers in Abbeville aud Edgefield? [Charleston News. The New York Evening ltepul>lic has suspended publication. This leaves ten evening newspapers in tho field in New York. "I am strong and healthy, yet to pre? serve my good condition," I use SOLO? MON'S BITTEKS. N21 Another mining accident is reported near Central City, Colorado. Three men were killed and a number injured. "Oh! what au excellent Tonic," is the language of the invalid who uses SOLO? MONS' BITTERS. N21 "Just tho thing!" Such is the excla? mation" of tho Dyspeptics who use SOLO? MONS' BITTET.S. N21 HOTEL AnniVALs, December 13.-dickerson ?rouse-David Joues, Wale*; P Vt Walsh, Mr and Mrs Mitchell, TS Garry, N Y j J F Bailev, Philadelphia; 0 fl Baker and wife, Mus Ella Baker, John McQueen, wife, nurse and live children, Brooklyn, N Y; G McMillan, Georgia; D B DcSauasnre, Richland; T Steers, Tenu; F Bernie, A J Cheetham, E D Dixon, .1 W Hun? ter, J McWhitc, DT Madigan, Baltimore; Rev Samuel A Weier, Kev Q F Bound, Kev T Auld, S C Conference; W D Bailv, Kershaw; Mr and Mrs W D DeLoach and child, Barnwell; F G Hall, H H Jones, S ll Adams, S C; E S J Hayes, Lexington; lt M Steele, Yorkvi?Te; Rev J T. Kilgo, H T Wright, Edge field; G J Patter? son, Chester; Wm Johnston, Charlotte; J H Gav. C, C A A R It; F H Gordin, Augusta: R W Tucker, Mobile; J P Matthews, Jr., L W Du vall, Winnsboro; S Randall, B B Randall Aiken; W H Smith, Dr Isaac Branch, T C Perrin, Goo W Conner, Abbeville; W K Harris, Anderson. Notional Hotel-J K Rabb, Long Run; B F McKee, N C; J L Shumate, Edgefield; J E Adger, A .' achinan, Mrs Fleming, G W Rouse, Charleston; A J Sting, Belton; R T Tarbo rongll, Monticello; R F Glenn, L W Riser, W W MeMorris, Rrv D Derick. Newberrv; Mrs W Arnold, Kv; W 0 Keith, Walhalla: H L Jeffries, Abbeville; T F Rilev, J S Waller, Greenwood; J D Wylie W A Moore, Lancaster: S Vt Dixon, S C; W B Pettigrew, Florence; E J Mavnardie J E Eagle. Charlotte : T B Darivin, G ? Catlin', Yorkville; J S Conner, Winnsboro; D L Keller, Pa; P II Ellis, Ky; F F Warley, Darlington; J L Stoudeniirc, Pendleton; G W Tolbert, 0?; W H Whitlock. Richland; A Rogan, C Rogan, Tenn; W L Disher, Charleston. Columbia I M el-k W Ladd, J A Despot tes, Winnsboro; W H White. Miss: A W Tharin, E DoBerry, S C; G Sears, W S McJilton, N Y; A G Carlington, Atlanta: lt T Logan, Charleston; WC McNelty, Fairfield: A D Goodwin, Fort Motte; J II Bowon, Ringville; C E Lambert. N Y; D Haynes, J B Smith, C Barnum, city; W A Bradley, J A August. Augusta; L C Inglis, L Stfiiic, A Steinhart, Md; A G Moore, N C; T J Anderson, Miss Anderson, Ala: J G Hugenin, R Adams, Richland; D L Kotier, Philadelphia; C A Smith. A M Wellington, B R R R; C fi Whit ing, Baltimore: A B Stepheuo. Greenville; J S Murray, S C; F E Taylor, Charleston; T N Dawkins, Union; C V Hammond, G A C R R; B F Alford, Augusta; W J Magrath, Charleston. A Teacher Wanted, TO till thc position of First Assistant in the Mount Zion Collegiate Institute. Liberal iudmcements will bo offered to a gentleman of experience and scholarship. Address at onco, T. A. WOODWARD, Dec ll 3 Principal Mount Zion Institute. New Presbyterian Hymns. JUST opened a new stock of PSALMS and HYMNS, all sizes, in everv stvle of bind? ing; somo in fine binding for CHRISTMAS GIFTS, for sale at Don 14 BRYAN A Mc CHARTER'S Bookstore. Cook Wanted. ONE that can come recommended and with? out children, will obtain a steady situa? te MI, with wages paid promptly. Apply at this nffico. Dec 14 Rice Flour. ~\(\ OfTifTi LBS- lilcE pL0U? j,ist iv^r?" J\_/VJ received, au excellent arti? cle for Cow Feed, good substitute fur Peas, for salo low for cash, uv D."C. TEIXOTTO lt SON, Dec 14 3 Assoinbly streut. ~$3U? REWARD ! G BEEN VILLE ANO COLUMIUA Ii A 11 .KO A I > Co., PKESIDKNT'S OFFICE. COLUMI-.IA, S. C., Dei T.M lU'.l: il, lHCO. AREWARD of THREE HUNDRED DOL? LARS will he paid for tho apprehension or tho murdcrera of SAMUEL H. DUNWOODY, the watchman at tho Railroad Depot at New? berry, which occurred on thc night of the 7th Docombcr instant, with proof sufficient to convict the samo. H. P. HAMMETT, Dec 14 0 President. Apples. -1 f\ BARRELS Mountain APPLES, in Ono 1U order, for sale at CANTW ELL'S, Doo 14 1 Main stroet._ ONION SETS. fT BUSHELS of those Ano Silver-Skin ONION O SETS, Just received at E. POLLARD'S. _ Deo 7_tnth fi? Jost Received. , ^ GENTLEMEN'S fino CALF Wv. ZOUAVES and Double Solo Bal XW morals. Also, Ano Calf BRO W ISgfc PANS, it J. MKIGIIAN'S. Deo 12 House Wanted. THE undersigned wishes to rent a comfor? table, convenient HOUSE, of six or aoven ' rooms. Must be In s pleasant, good neighbor? hood. Apply to E. It. DORSEY, Charlotte, Columbia A Augusta R. R. Office. o cal It ema Admirera of the beautiful and cara ill see on exhibition at Gfot. Stanley's, silver vaso which has a history. It was rfginaUy presented, by ibo ladies of South Carolina to Gen. Jackson, as a testimonial npon his vi?t?ry ut New Orleans. In his will Ex-President Jack? son directed this vase to be given to the bravest South Carolinian in the next war. It was confided, in 1858, to Gov. Allston, to be disposed of according to the bequest. Gov. A. presented it to Capt. Stanley, President of the Palmetto Association, as the representative of the regiment which, as a regiment, won tho placo designated by tho testator-"the bravest of the brave"-where no one in? dividual stood pre-eminent. CR?MES.-About 5 o'clock Sunday af? ternoon an alarm of fire was sounded, and, upon investigation, it was found that thc roof of the building occupied by Charles Minort-North-west corner Main and Pendleton streets-had caught fire from a spark from the chimney. The firemen were on hand iu a very short time, but their services were dis? pensed with-a few buckets of water having settled the matter. Meade, a colored member of the Le? gislature, from York, got into a difficul- : ty early Sunday morning with a colored woman, in a disreputable house, and shot her in the shoulder. The wound is not considered dangerous. R. T. Logan, Esq.. of the Bural Caro? linian, is iu Columbia, and will be pleased to cuter the names of any of our citi? zens on his subscription list. On Sunday last, wo enjoyed a capital dinner ut the Exchange House-the principal dish being a deviled terrapin prepared in style by Mr. L. and Dad. W. Messrs. Paysinger ?- Franklin are blessed with good cooks, and the way? farer eau bo abundantly provided for at short uolice. Tho first story of Januey's Hall is being fitted up for a Post Office. It will be occupied for that purpose about the 1st of January. Tho Rev. Mr. Tafel, tho New Church or Swedenborgiuu Minister, who visited this city a few days ugo, did not deliver his proposed coarse of lectures, because bc could not find a suitable hall. He has left for Florida, expecting to return to Columbia in two or three mouths. B. Odell Duncan, of South Carolina, has been nominated Consul at Naples. Mr. Duncan, some of our readers may remember, duriug the war was United ? Stotes Cousul to the Grand Duchj' of Baden, and more recently a member of the (Club House) Constitutional Conven? tion. THE BILL TO EXTEND T?IE LIMITS OF COLUMBIA.-As every bill ought to be known by its title, this bill should have 1 beou called a bill to give another party a chance to curry the municipal election. It contains three points: l6t. To extend the city limits 054 feet North aud East. 2d. To have a new election iu February, 1870. od. To allow each Ward to elect its own Warden. The first proposition merely cloaks the design of tho bill, which is indicated in the second and third propositions. If this bill shall puss, it will bo nu outrage on law and de? cency. Under tho laws of tho present Legislature, an election wns held in this city in November, 1808. It was held in accordance with the laws, and no irregu? larity is charged. Now it is proposed virtually to upset this election aud to hold another. And why? Because Co? lumbia elected a Democratic Mayor and Council. We aro told that tho bill will probably pass. Wo can scarcely believe it. Wo hardly think that the Legislature will go so far as thus to violate law, order aud justice. The Camden Journal, of the 9th, pub? lishes tho following card: CAMDEN, 8. C., December G, 18G9. W. Clyburn, Agent Piedmont and Ar? lington Life Insurance Company-DEAR Sut: I beg leave to acknowledge through you tho receipt of 85,000, the nmount in full of my husband's policy in your well known company. It is my sincere wish that you may succeed in inducing mnuy heads of fnmilies to invest their earnings in n company which meets its losses so promptly, thereby securing to the widow und orphan help in their timo of sore need. Many who are now suffering for tho necessaries of lifo might have been saved from penury and want if this kind of foresight hud actuated their hus? bands. To you and the officers of the company I beg leavo t?tender my warmest thanks, and subscribo myself as yonrs, truly, R. A. HUGHES. Capt. S. L. Leaphart is tho agent of this company in Columbia. BUSINESS CARDS AND CIRCULARS.-As tho season is approaching for the annual travel and distribution of business cards and circulars, our morchnuta and others will please give attention to the fact that oar job office is supplied with the best of boards, of all colors, fine commercial note and other paper, and the very new? est and most fashionable styles of type, thus enabling us to supply all of such wants. --a--I M I HTI-r 1 ??.li-ili i .' i LL MONTHLIES -Wo aro in receipt of Pe? ters* Musical Monthly lot December, which eloseo volume four. With the January number, (the commencement of a new volume,) the publisher will devote the entire space to music, which he hopes will prove acceptable to his patrons. If the number before us is a sample of tho forthcoming numbers, we can safely say it is richly worth tho price of subscrip? tion-$3 a year. J. L. Peters, publisher. No. 599 Broadway, New York. That beautiful paper, Hearth and Home, has just closed its first year, and enters upon its secoud with energy and promise of increased interest and usefulness. Its proprietors, Pettingiii, Bates & Co., have made the paper a brilliant success in all particulars. The editorial management bas been superb-the engravings pre? sented of unusual excellence-the varie? ty of meritorious articles given to the public, all the editors promised and more. It is a paper devoted to these objects, and deserving the most liberal encourage? ment. $4 n year, published at 37 Park . Row, New York city. SUPREME COURT-COLUMBIA, Decem? ber 13.-Present-Chief Justice Moses and Associate Justice Willard. William H. Smith et al. rs. Adams, Frost & Co. et al-Writ of error in cita? tion. Ordered to be docketed. W. A. Moorchead et al., by next friend. r.s. A. Sc A. F. Orr, Administrators et al. -Mr. Shand for appellants; Mr. Bobo contra; Hon. R. Monro in reply. C. Goadelock, Executrix, J. C. Farrow et ux. vs. James C. Bankhead-Mr. W. H. Wallace reod tho brief and com? menced the argument for the appellants, but was stopped by thu Court, "as a final decree had not been rendered in the case. W. R. A. ThouQQs, Executor, et al. vs. John W. Kelly et al.-Mr. Brawley read tho brief, and commenced the argument for the appellants up to the hour of ad? journment. UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT, Satur? day, December ll, 1869.-Hon. George i S. Bryan, presiding. George F. Gerding rs. Wm. Waine. Assumpsit McCrady & Son and Pope A Hoskeli. Nou-assumpsit Campbell Sc Seabrook. At a late hour the jory re? turned into court with the following ver? dict, viz: We find for the plaintiff $3,000 and costs, without interest upon the debt. It being nearly 12 o'olock P. M.. tho counsel for the plaintiff said the Court would be informed on Monday, with its leave, as to what further action would be taken. MONDAY, December 13, 1869.-The jurors answered to their names, as on Saturday. N. Plandolit, survivor of Pl an do! it Bros., r.s. Dauiel H. SUcox. Assumpsit Porter & Conner. Non-assumpsit R. W. Seymour. Case ordered to be docketed, j on motion of A. C. Haskell, appearing I for Porter A: Connor. DiSTiticT COURT.-Ex narie J. S. De i Loach, adm'r. In re Joptha Gwinn. Re J gister's report on petition to set up lieu W. C. Beatty, pro. pet. Report of Re ; gister was confirmed and the assignee ordered to apply proceeds of sale ns recommended in the report. j Er parte J. F. C. DuPro, of Abbeville. i Pctitiou for final discharge. Perrin & j Cothran, pro. pet. Referred to W. J. Clawsou, Register, for final hearing. Ex parle W. D. Milster, of Spartan burg. Bobo & Carlisle, pro. pet. The Judge, on motion, and on hearing report of Register, signed under seal certificate and order of discharge. Ex parte Thomas J. LaMotte, assignee. Lt re A. M. Hunt, bankrupt. Petition to set aside sule, injunction, Sec. Talley, Bachman Sc Waties, solicitors for peti? tioner. 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