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"" 1 . . 1'. .... I COLUMBIA, S. C. Friday Morning, Febraary ll, 1870. REDUCTION IN PBIOB - fJLUBCINO. -The WEKKLY GLEANER contains moro reading matter than any other family paper pub? lished in the South-thirty-two long columns, printed in clear type. It is filled with original as well es selected matter--editorials, correspondence, gene? ral news, markets* telegrams, interest? ing stories, sketches, poetry, oto. Its twtawns" 'nre^-trow graced by a highly entertaining nouveiletle, tile; production Or a lady of this city. As we are desirous of introducing the paper-which is in every sense a *.'Aow? companion"-into every family in the State, we have de? termined to reduce the yearly subscrip? tion price, as follows-payable, in all oases, in advance: Single oopy $2.75; ten copies, (to one post office,] $25.00; twenty copies $45.00; fifty copies $100. The GLEANER and the "Bural Caroli? nian"-the popular agricultural monthly -will be furnished, for one year, at four dollars. Address orders to PHOENIX and GLEANER Office, Colnmbia, S. G. ? Pair Vimy is m Jewel"--Southern v?. ' Northern nomocracy. As a general rale, the moderate De? mocracy of the Now York World has commended itself favorably to onr judgment. There is, however, one expression lately used by the World whioh we think requires an explanation. The World, in a recent article, whilst advising the South to accept the fifteenth amendment and ,to make jfche most of it, remarked ?nat negro aeftfcge will pre? vail, at batt until after tba next Presiden? tial ?lection. If the World, by this intima? tion, means to hold ont to the Sooth the idea that the Northern Democracy will seek to abridge or overthrow negro suf? frage, upon condition that the South now shall undertake to win for the benefit of the general Democracy as many colored votes as possible, for one we ropudiate the suggestion. **Fair play is a jewel," SSM v?e intend to wear <*. "Honesty is the best policy," and we intend to pur? sue it ever-even in politics. The fact of the matter is, we cannot afford to deal with the colored suffragans other than in a perfectly candid way. We can afford to make no promise to tho ear and break it to the hope. When wo say a thing, we must mean it, with no mental reservation whatever. When the South? ern Democrat goes before the country with the acceptance of the citizenship and the equality, at the ballot-box and before the law, of the colored man, ho must mean what he says. The good faith and ancient honor of the Southern gentleman are involved, and these will be maintained. The colored man natu? rally looks with suspicion upon tho ex-slaveholdor. If we would win the confidence of the colored man, it must be done by showing to him that wo aro concerned for his welfare, take an interest in his improvement, und aro above deceiving him. We must make no promises that we cannot redeem, and we must attempt with him no miserable arts of grand or petty deception. Another point in this connection: it is this, that tho Northern Democracy must not undertake to prescribo to us of the South the party attitude to tho negro. We should not consent to this. This question is par excellence a Southern question, aud if wo can accept the suf? frage of tho negro-we who aro so mueli affected by it-why surely the North, with so few of this class, ought to be disposed to acquiesce. In the last Pre? sidential canvass we took the ground that it would have been vise and politic for the National Democratic Convention to declare in favor of qualified suffrage for the freedmen, just as tho South Carolina Democracy had done. For taking this ground-which time has vindicated-we were criticised not a little, und wore told that we took less high ground than did Mr. Pendleton and tho Northern Democracy. To this wo replied that it was for us to dictate to Mr. P. and the Northern Democracy on this question, and not for them to dictate to the South. Wo take the same ground. We desire to act with the national Democracy in advancing tho political and material interests of a common country. But the Southern Democracy, at least on tho question of the colored man, .should claim a con? trolling influence. We repeat what we have before said: let us, if possible, re? move the colored man from the political arena-not by excluding him from its privileges, but by settling his caso de? cisively and fairly. Thero are great questions of finance, industry and go? vernment which the country should grasp, and it would be well for us and for the negro to strike his case from the political dooket. We are tired of the case. If the country has decided it on the basis of the fifteenth amendment, we can honestly say that at last we are satisfied with this, to wit: that il is settled. It is tho foulest chimney a-fire this century. If it is burnt out, we shall breathe easier, aud we aie certain that the cou nt rv will be benefit ted, ?ll-?hp mt Wmatr Ors*mlMttoms? 8&?^y^uW{^B.^TM oa on almoai every upme anagaeewe ihoapnt?. hal .aid-Won afly c^aFipirtU,Jfonfl thf vastyAep-?m w?\\\Mey\ comer? ajo j| feerAj^eeA th^ub. 8oa? Jkn-f Mmeponferaire^omeIbuifiallsts seem' io think that sitting in a sanctum, or seat? ed apon a tripod, or wielding the pen of a ready writer, they can make or unmake parties-that, as an archiMot in the quiet retreat of his office builds on paper pala? tial houses, so they oan on paper rear parties and give them their metes and boundaries. Fallacious thought! Vain task! Not so are great party formations consummated. Even an editorial Napo? leon would find this a fruitless under? taking. A politician may imagine that ho has made a party. In reality, the party has made him. Many a man who fancies that he leads, is really upborne by the under-current and thc rising tide of public opinion. Ho but waves the standard which tho strong arms of the publio uphold. He but flaunts the flag which some popular breath makes float. Looking, in truth, to the philosophy of the matter, as we interpret it, political parties form after the manner of coral reefs in the ocean. Just as coral reefs gradually form, by the meeting together and subs?quent cohesion of kindred par? ticles of shell matter, so parties are form? ed by the gradual, quiet and silent con? glomeration of kindred sentiments, prin? ciples, fears, hopes and aspirations. And jost as the coral reef forms nnder a natu? ral law of motion and cohesion, so a political party is formed under a moral law regulating the conduct of men in the affairs of national life. And just as coral reefs sometimes dissolve and give way before the resistless force of the dis? turbed waters, so parties political, reli? gious, or industrial, may disintegrate and dissolve nnder the violent operation of unusual causes. If the coral formation decays, it will sink and disappear. If the coral forma? tion stands in the woy of a steady cur? rent of vast strength, it may give way before the strong flow of water. So, if a political organization becomes corrupt and rotten-"a whited sepulchre, full of dead men's bones and all uncleauness," it must fall asunder aud perish; and so, also, if it shall bo found to stand in tho way of an irresistible public opinion, it will bc trampled beneath thc strong tread of an army of progressive workers-on "that steady, steady march, which is forever onward." If, now, these general propositions are correct, it will be seen how fruitless is tho effort of those who imagine that a party ean be formed in a day, or by a simplo pen-stroke, or by numerous pen strokes. There aro now two coral reefs, os it wero, ia the sea of American POLI? TICS-the Democratic and the "Republi? can." In our opinion, the one is founded upon a rock-the other upon the sand. Tho Democratic reef may bo submerged, but it will re-appear, the purer and the stronger from tho inundation. Now, is there any evidence of real disintegra? tion? Rotten or weak fragments will slough off, but tho mass remains intact, and it will remain intact just so long as tho cement of patriotism and fidelity shall not bo waiting to exert their adhe? sive powers. On the other hand, there aro sigus of "Republican" disintegra? tion. There may be a reconstruction of parties, but we believe that it will bo by tho better clements of radicalism finding a proper placo in the Democratic orgaui tiou, and the country will stand Demo? crats plus moderate Republicans vs. ex? tremo and bitter radicalism. We, at least of tho South, cannot with wisdom essay a now party. Lot a wisc, moderate and progressive Democracy be put be foro the country. Here wo stand-others stand elsewhere Let the country judge between us. In this connection, read tho following item from tho New York News: "RECONSTRUCTION OF PARTIES.-Thore is a manifest tendency to tho reconstruc? tion of parties. A division among the Republicans, which has been growing wider and wider since tho beginning of the present session of Congress, and has now reached the point of permanent se? paration of the moderate Repablioans from tho extreme radicals, has rjropared the way for a eoalition between the for? mer and the Democracy, which may, and doubtless will, bo effected without any Compromiso of principia. Indications of this tendency are apparent every? where, and aro very significantly embo? died in the following resolution, passed by the State Democratic Committee of Connecticut, on the 13th ult. : "Resolved, That all the electors of this State, without regard to past political differences, who ara in favor of the rights of the States, tho Constitution and the Union, who are opposed to the central? izing doctrines of the p-rty now in power, and who agree with that Republi? can organ, the New York Evening Post, that we cannot 'serve tho Union by per? petuating disunion?re cordially invited to aot with the Democratic party in tho present canvass. " The deaths in Charleston for the week ending February 5, were 21-S white and 13 colored. eo|fe%o?f botvre?n; the editors of ib*j c?didiy^tes tbat iUo*M?# * it^VroTin?o just now "to designate any? thing like n programme o? political action. " We regard it very desirable W have oonoert of action between those having a coming parp?se in view. Fur? thermore, it would be very agreeable to as to meet the conductors of the "Btate press referred to. Bat we must in can? dor say that we cannot see that such a course would accomplish the object in viow. As for ourselves, we acknowledge that wo bave very decided views ns to how, in our judgment, the political work of this year is to bo carried out. Nor is it at all unlikely that other journalists have equally decided views. We deem it better for each journalist to bc left perfectly free to carry on the light in his own way. We regard that journalism best which is most free and leasi- fettered. We desire for ourselves to be at liberty to strike here and there, and wherever we find a loose joint in the armor of the foe. If different policies are presented, let an impartial public decido the matter. To that arbitrament, tet honest differ? ences be referred, and may the right and the victorious prevail. If, however, the proposition of oar contemporary should bo entertained, we shall regard such a conference as one entitled to great re? spect and consideration at our hands. Annual Bleating of Stockholders. The annual meeting of the stock? holders of the Sooth Carolina Railroad Company and of the South-western Rail? road Bank convened in the Bank Hall, on Tuesday last, and continued in ses? sion daring Wednesday. The annual report of the President and Directors giving a succinct and satisfactory ac? count of the condition of tho road-was read. A paper was also read, giving an account of the mission of Hon. C. M. Furman to London, relative to the foreign debt of the Company. The com? mittee appointed to examine the report of the President of the South-western Railroad Bank, reported that the assets of the Bank, estimated nt tho market value, are $169,336.55, and the report of the President estimates thc outstanding bills of the Bank nt $10,000. In their conferenco with the President of tho Bank, he states that since the making of his report, he had made a further re? daction of these bills to $5,000. This condition of thc Bunk gives it the right, under the existing laws of the State, to continue the enjoyment of its charter, and tho exercise under it of the func? tions of a Bank. The following resolu? tion was, after discussion, adopted: Resolved, That it is expedient that thc South-western Railroad Bank shall, ns soon as practicable, resume its business as a Bank uudor its charter, and thnt its assets should be so cared for, that with? out sacrifice, they may enable the Bank so to resume its business without unne? cessary delay. The Committee to whom was referred the report of tho President and Direc? tors of tho South Carolina Railroad, stated that tho final settlement of the litigation pending between this Road and the Colombia aud Augusta Railroad, also, tho settlement of the claims ef the bill holders of the South-western Railroad Bank, are quito as much subjeots of con? gratulation as the increased earnings of the road. These matters have hereto? fore absorbed mnch of the time and at? tention of the President and Directors, which can now be directed solely to the management of its regular business. In the increased receipts of the past year, they think they seo just cause for antici? pating a further and continued increuse of business, as all connections that were likely to encroach upon its income have been completed and in operation for some time, and the connections remain? ing to be completed, eau only add to its business. They cordially approve of the resolution appended to the President's report, providing for the issuing of cer? tificates for one whole share, in exchange for every two half-shares. Upon tho adoption of tho report, a discussion arose. Mr. Seibels said the management of the road had excited very great dissatisfaction in the up? country. Thero seemed to be a disposi? tion on the purt of tho Charleston stock? holders to ignore the up-country entire? ly. There were share-holders who bad been looking with anxiety to the day when a dividend should be declared. The Directors should remember that they were tho trustees of the widows aud orphans who held only a few shares. Ho had tho utmost confidence in the inte? grity of thc President and Directors ; but he thought it evident, from their past management of the road, that they had made many mistakes. Mr. Trenholm was glad to hear the complaints of the up country, because it afforded an opportunity for an expla? nation. The first cause of dissatisfac? tion was because a dividend had not been declared. It was very well known that the Company bad been oppressed with debt during the period when money was worth one and a half to two per oent. per month. The road had to be re-built, and the Directors addressed themselves to this the first thing. They had to borrow money, and it required all the earnings of tho road to carry on this con? struction, . and pay the interest on its debts and past dde securities. In re? gard to the dividends, they conld not do it as long as the first mortgage on the road ?M unsatisfied, and ?Ten the iu tectMft cou id not be paid. In ref oren co to Mfr Turma?, bu he fl ssphanasd the past Hi mortgage itt obtdmed ipenty ?ears . A reso?ut?oJfof. thi Board, thjt the1 Directors be authorized, at the earliest day practicably,toConsolidate the half shares of the stock by issuing one whole share for every two half shares, as now represented on the stock book, was dis? cussed, and finally, on motion Of Mr. Seibels, the matter was postponed to n special meeting to be held on the first Tuesday lu May. It was agreed that the j stockholders be, as usual, passed over the road free coming and going, during the said meeting. A resolotion- was also adopted, thutthe thanks of the stockholders ore due and are hereby tendered to the President and Directors of the road, for the signal zeal and ability they have displaj-ed in the management of its affairs during tho past year. The following is tho Board for the ensuing year: For Directors of the Road-William .J. Magrath, George A. Treuholm, L. D. DeSaussure, John Hanckel, Andrew Simonds, George W. Williams, Henry Gourdin, Francis J. Pelzer, C. M. Fur man, B. H. Bice, H. H. DeLeon, Daniel Tyler, William A. Courtenay, James S. Gibbes, James P. Boyce. Directors of the South-western Railroad Bank-J. C. Cochran, Z. B. Oakes, W. A. Pringle. J. G. Holmes, W. J. Ma? grath, Li. D. DeSaussure, W. A. Courte? nay, E. H. Locke, J. H. Wilson, J. G. Crane, J. N. M. Wohltman, J. P. Boyce, C. M. Furman. STATE LEGISLATl-RE. THURSDAY, FEBBUABY 10, 1870. SENATE. Senate met at ll a, m. Reports of committees on account of Dr. R. A. Crawford; on a bill to regulate the publication of all legal notices; aud ou a joint resolution to investigate the acts of defaulting State and County of? ficers, were laid over. An unfavorable report from the Judi? ciary Committee, on a bill to relieve cot? ton manufacturers from certain taxes; laid over. Th? following bills were ordered to be engrossed for a third reading: To pro? vide a remedy against charges for trans? portation, conveyance or toll in excess of limits prescribed by statutes, and to declare the proper construction thereof; to incorporate the Wide Awake Fire Eu? gine Company, of Sumter; to incorporate the Grove Station Bridge Company; to amend au Act entitled "An Act to fix the salary and regulato the poy of certain officers;" to ameud charter Graniteville Manufacturing Company; joint resolu? tion to authorize tho Attorney-General) to institute proceedings against the, South Carolina Bailroad Company, for\ violation of its charter. Mr. Cain introduced a bill to incorpo-' rato the Plymouth Congregational Church, of Charleston. Besolution, by Mr. Wimbush, to in? quire whether the Judge of the Sixth Circuit bas resided since his election in his judicial district, according to tho terms of the State Constitution, was adopted. Report of Joint Committee, appointed at the regular session of tho General Assembly, March 12, 1869, and in ac? cordance with Section 5 of an Act enti? tled "An Act to regulate the manner of keeping and disbursing funds by certain officers," was adopted. A bill to extend tho limits of the city of Columbia, and amend the charter thereof, was made the special order for Wednesday next. At half-past 2 o'clock, adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. A joint resolution authorizing the Se? cretary of State to purchase 200 volumes of Richardson's Law and Equity Reports, was engrossed. The Committee on Claims reported favorably on sundry accounts for school teaching. Laid over. Tho Judiciary Committee reported unfavorably on bills: To prevent certain persons from holding office; to prevent the carrying out of the State persons under the age of eighteen years; also, unfavorably, on a bill to prevent the sale of ardent spirits by certain persons; to amend an Act entitled "an Act to charter the Charleston Board of Trade;" on pre? sentments of sundry Graud Juries. Laid over. Reports from Committee on Incorpora? tions on bills to incorporate certain hook and ladder companies, fire engine com? panies, and to renew and amend tho charters of certain towns, were read and ordered for a second reading. Mr. Purvis introduced a bill to allow David Jacobs to establish a loan office in the city of Columbia. Mr. Wooley introduced a resolution authorizing tho Governor to have light? ning rods placed upon the capitol. A resolution to chango the Chairman of the Committoe on State Penitentiary, und to require certain committees to re? port upon bills in their possession, was referred to the Committee on Rules. Mr. Brodie presented a joint resolu? tion, authorizing the Adjutant and in? spector-General to tako charge of the Military Hall, in the city of Charleston, for an armory; referred. Mr. Rush introduced tho following preamble and resolution, which, after much discussion, was withdrawn for tho present: Whereas, it is currently reported that the Code now under consideration in this House, differs in many respects from that heretofore adopted by the State of Now York. Therefore, be it Resolved, That a Committee of Five be appointed to examine tho two Codes, ind if they And that any differences ex? ist, they report thu same to the House an the 30th of February next. Senate bill to revise, simplify and .bridge the rules, practice, pleading and Forms of the courts of this State, occu? pied the attention of the House up to o'clock, when the House adjourned. ?OOA1 Ztems.l "THE GREATEST OE THESE IS CHARITY." The munificent bequest ofiOalfeb-Dorsey. pf Maryland, for the relief of the suffer fngSpoor of th? South, js heilig most judiciously disbursed. Among the dona? tions by the Trustees, was the hand? some sum of $2,500 to the Rev. Porter, for a school in Charleston. We are now informed that 81,000 has been sent to a young lady of Columbia for distribution, at her discretion, to the poor of this community; and that with the advice of tho clergy and other friends, she is engaged in giving the fund such applica? tion as will reuder the most efficient service in carrying out this truly Chris? tian purpose. The best blessings of a God of Love will follow such good deeds ns this. CRUMBS.-A letter from au eye-witness of the performance of LaRue's Min? strels, in Goldsboro, N. C., Tuesday evening, informs us that it was a rich musical treat, and that we can safely promise our citizens an entertainment superior to auything of the kind they have listened to in a long time. Their performances are also said to be chaste and inoffensive in every particular. Married women in this State will soon acquire control of their own property. The Legislature has passed a bill which provides that no real or personal pro? perty, held by a woman at tba time of her marriage, ?hall be subject to levy or sale for her husband's debts, but shall be her separate property--and that she may manage and dispose of the same in all respects as though she were a mau. Wright was elected Associate Justice of the Supremo Court only to fill out Hogo's unexpired term; that is, until 30th of June next. The Newberry physicians ure moving in the matter of a State Medical Associa? tion. A meeting has been called to arraugo for tho appointment of delegates to the convention which meets in this city on the 9th of March. lu this con? nection, we would state that the various railroads have consented to pass dele? gates for ono fare, and the hotels have reduced their rates. Gov. Scott has appointed Thoa. D. Jervey, B. C. Webb and John Phillip?, Notaries Public for Charleston; James N. Hay ne, Magistrate for Barnwell. We oro indebted to A. C. Kaufman, Esq., for a pamphlet copy of the reports aud statements of the South Carolina Railroad Compauy for 1870. Tho last number of the Greenville En? terprise comes ta us in an enlarged form, new bending, Arc. It is now the largest paper published in the growing city of Greenville, and its conductors claim for it a good circulation in the upper por? tion of South Carolina and adjacent Counties of North Carolina. It is pub? lished weekly by J. C. & Edward Bailey, proprietors, at 82 per anuum. At a meeting of the Palmettoes, last night, it was decided that they would visit Augusta ou the 22J instant, and participate in the celebration on that oc? casion. The following is the Committee of Arrangements: Messrs. H. G. Heidt, A. C. Morgan, E. R. Stokes, M. J. Cal? nan, J. C. Heise, J. A. Shiell. Detective Coates returned from Charleston, last night, bringing w:th him the carpet-bag, which had been in the possession of Martin, the Columbia Ho? tel robber, and which was identified by tho employees of the hotel. When ar? rested by Chief Radcliffe, the prisoner succeeded in throwing away his baggage check, but it was ^afterwards found. Upon searching the bag, tho two stolen watches wore discovered. Martin, (who, by-the-way, has an alias,) we are inform? ed, confessed to Officer Coates that he had stolen tho articles. The Senato iu executive session, yes? terday, confirmed the following ap? pointments, made and recommended by the Governor: T. K. Sasportas, Trea? surer of Orangeburg County, vice J. D. Mount, removed for incompetency; David Sanders, Treasurer for Oconee, vice S. G. Herndon, removed; Edward Livingston, Treasurer for Chester, vice J. A. Graham, removed. Good Words for the Vonny, is an illus? trated monthly, published by Lippincott Sc Cu., of Philadelphia, in their usual good style. The February number, now beforo us, is filled with useful and in? structive reading for the young folk, be? sides appropriate illustrations. It is under tho oditorial management of Geo. MacDonald, who displays good taste and judgment in tho discharge of the duties of bis responsible position. The terms are 82.50 per annum, or 25 cents for a single number. Address J. B. Lippin? cott & Co., publishers, Nos. 715 and 717 Market street, Philadelphia. WEDDING CARDS AND ENVELOPE?.-A lot of wedding cards and envelopes, of latest styles, hos just been received; which will be priuted in imitation of en? graving, and at less than one-tenth the oost. Call and see specimens at PHOENIX office. BBMAIL ABRANGBMHNTS.-Tho Northern mail ie opened for delivery at 8 a. m.; olosed at 8.80 a. m. Charleston, opened at 5.80 p. m. ; closed at 8.30 p. m. Oreen ville, opened at 5.30 p. m. ; closed at 8.30 p. m. Western, opened at 9.80 a. m.; closed at 4 p. m. Charleston, (evening,) opened at 8 a. m.; closed at 4.30 p. m. On Sunday, the post office is open from 9 to 10 a. m. HOTEL ARRIVALS, February 10.-Co? lumbia Hotel-Vf m. Stone, D. T. Corbin, G. L. Buist, A. Lucas, F. Y. Tupper, Miss J. D. Tupper, Charleston ; Miss M. M. Roberts, Orangeburg; W. Drafts. Lexington; W. G. L?rick and lady, Mis? sissippi; Miss Glymphe, David Vance, Miss E. Wiun, Miss C. Boseman, S. C. ; J. W. Law, Winnsboro; C. C. Ford, Philadelphia; F. S. Burger, G. Conk ling, New York; J. G. Hawthorn, Green? ville; G. P. Bolmain, Philadelphia; J. Baker, New York; Alex. McBeo, Jr., Greenville; B. F. Alfred, city. Nickersnn House-J. P. Carroll, oity; John C. Dickey, Bock Hill; R. Sanford, John G. Hall and servant, Covington; W. W. McNeill, Lagrange; Miss P.. Fle? ming, John T. Fleming, J. S. Vicker, Tennessee; P. M. B. Whait, Miss. ; C. M. Williamson, Virginia; Dr. J. Lun? ney, Darlington; B. D. Brown, North Carolina; C. B. Hatch, Baltimore; John Darnan, Philadelphia; E. S. J. Hayes, Lexington; C. C. Whiting, E. D. Robin son, Baltimore; W. H. D. Gailliard, Pendleton; S. E. Maxwell, Walhalla; A. M. Hunt, James L Orr, Anderson; T. C. James, N. C. ; C. C. Baker and wife, Union; R. H. Walter, Virginia)- J. P. Horbach, J. Chadwick, Charleston; J. T. Ford, Baltimore; M. N. Forney, New York; James Douglass, Yorkville; G. W. Connor, Abbeville;T. J. Cash, Penn.; J. L. Deaton, Charlotte. National Hotel.-J. H. Kenner, P. A. Wood8on, Baltimore; 8. S. Richards, Charleston ; W. McPherson, Ky. ; James Thomas, M. Thomas, D. A. Thomas. San tuc; R. S. Shackelford, Washing? ton; L. Lowre, Union; Miss Moodraugh, Spartanburg; E. W. Beck, Ga.; H. li. Jeffers, S. C.; A. J. Sear, N. Y.; A. J. Levy, Philadelphia; A. O. Staff, N. Y. ; G. Coak, Mrs. Coak, Darlington; S. C. Bogers, Ky. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Attention is called to the following advertisements, published the first time this morninc: E. E. Jackson-Onion Sets, Seed, &c A. P. Ainaker-Improved Cotton See J.. P. W. Fuller-Spiritualism. Armstrong, Cator Sc Co.-Ribbons, &c A meeting of the members of thc j South Carolina Institute and of the Charleston County Agricultural and Horticultural Society, was held iu Charleston on the 9th, at which further arrangements were made for the cou ' templated fair ?u tho 15th November next. A resolution was also adopted, that the President of tho South Carolina Insti stuto be requested to invite a convention of the various County Agricultural and Mechanical and Immigration Societies, to be held in Charleston on the first Tuesday in May next, to confer upon the questions of immigration, labor and the further development of tho agricultu? ral resources of the State. LIVER COMPLAINT.-Arise from tor? pidity of the liver, causing a decrease iu the dow of bile; from too great determi nation of blood, causing enlargement, inflammation, abcesses; from obstruc? tion of the ducts leading from it into the bowels, causing jaundice and similar affections; it sometimes produces dis cases of the skin-such as pimples, tumors, blotches, sores, ulcers, boil.-* itchiugs, erysipelas, scurf, sore eyes. kc. It gives the skin a yellowish tinge, sometimes deepening till it assumes u. very tawny and greasy look; the white* of tho eyes become yellow or greenish, and tho tongue white or brown coated. Heinitsh's Queen's Delight is the cure by purifying and cleansing the blooJ. For sale by Druggists everywhere. J'20 A STUBBORN FACT.-There is scarcely any disease in which purgative medicines are not more or less required, and much suffering might be prevented were they more generally used. No person can feel well while a costive habit of body pre? vails; besides, it soon generates serious diseases,;which might have been avoided by a timely use of Cathartic Medicines. For this purpose, DR. TUTT'S VEOETARLE LIVER PILLS arc confidently recommend? ed; they are mild, safe, prompt and uni? form in their actiou. They contain no Mercury. Persons may eat and dr;uk ai usual, and they may be taken at any time. FS G Tho Little Rock Gazette says that five persons-Mr. Ellis, a merchant of that city, two boys named Thomas, and two white hands-were lost by the sinking of the steamboat America a few days ago. Owing to the fact that the boat sunk in three minutes and the passengers were asleep, it is feared more have been lost. The saved passengers lost everything, and suffered much from exposure aud cold. "Oh! what an excellent Tonic," is the language of the invalid who uses SOLO? MONS' BITTERS. N21 DEATH or DR. THEODORE G. CROFT. - It is with pain that we announce tlc death of this gentleman, who was .'o well known throughout the State. After a short illness, he expired yesterday morning, at his residence near this city. [Greenville Mountaineer, 10//..JJ The weak and emaciated mother say* "My health and strength is restored by the use of" SOLOMONS' BITTE?*. N21 Warmonth, the carpet-bag Governo; of Louisiana, is to bo impeached i n charges of "bribery, fraud, corruption and seduction," prepared by Audi' i Wickliffe, of that State. "I am strong and healthy, yet to p:v servo my good condition." I useSot^i MON'S BTTTERS. N2t