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COLUMBIA, S. C. Tuesiay Morning, February 15,1870. .?A United Con??rr?*!vc Front"-Lit Um Har: It, foy All Mcnn*. Our contemporary, the Charleston Courier, makes, upon thia subject, some remarks, very true, very obvious, and in which we heartily concur. At the same time, we notice that tho Courier misap? prehends some recent remarks of our own. When it was proposed by the Guardian to have a conference of the anti-radical journalists of the State, we deemed the step injudicious, but did not give what was really tho controlling con? sideration in oar mind. We apprehended that such a procedure would be regarded by the ''first and the second estate" as au effort on tho part of "tho third estate" to dictate a programme. Heuce, we in? tended to suggest that, until a conven? tion of the auti-radicalists of the State should determine for itself a line of action, it was well enough for journals having views of their own to seek to impress them. Of course, wo under? stood, very well, the importance of con? cert of action amongst those having a eommon purpose in view, and wo think, also, that we shall show ourselves quite equal to the task of sinking minor points, in order to promote the public weal. We said: "If different policies aro pre? sented, let an impartial public decide the matter. *' We expected that decision to be made at the right time, and, until it is made, we do intend to advocate such views as we deem best. When the voice of our friends reaches us in an authori? tative Way, we shall bow to its decision unless, indeed, we shall be called upon to make some unexpected sacrifice which we do not anticipate. The fact of the matter is, that we regard tho recent discussion, on the part of the anti-radical press, as premature. For this, iot the responsibility rest upon these who have sought to forestall action. What the PHONIX has said and announced, has been drawn out in pure self-defence. It was due to ourselves not to let pass unchallenged views to which we did not assent. As the Courier has placed us in a position we do not occupy, we ask of oar contemporary tho courtesy of print? ing this rejoinder. Let us givo the Courier the assurance that no journal in this State can possibly desire moro than this that thorough "concert of action" to which it refers. TJiat is what we have long been seeking. If our voice can con? tribute to that great result, it will be heard; and we shall gladly trample under foot all petty considerations, in order to secure the welfare of South Carolina. The Charleston News, speaking of the election of Judge Melton, truthfully suyF: "The election of Colonel Sarauel W. Melton to the Circuit Judgeship made vacant by the death of Judge Boozer, will give general satisfaction, not less on account of the learning and ability of the Judge elect, than because the action of the Legislature indicates a willingness to bridge over, for a moment at least, the deep chasm which lins divided the South Carolina Confederate soldier from the South Carolina radical politician." RECLAIMED.-A young man named Calley, of Edgefield* District, S. C., was pursued to this city OD Friday, by his father, from whose coffers it seems he had abstracted $100, to defray the ex? penses of a Western trip. Tho police arrested and held the young mau until yesterday morning, recovering SOO of tho missing money. The penitence of the young man moved upon the father's heart, and he was allowed to return home with his parent, yesterday, without pro? secution for his freedom with the old gentleman's greenbacks. [Augusta Chronicle. DEATH OF HENRY COBIA, ESQ.-It is our mournful daty to record tho death of one of Charleston's most prominent merchants-one of our most highly esteemed citizens. Henry Cobia died yesterday morning at his residenco in Wentworth street, after an illness of several weeks, aged sixty-five years. Mr. Cobia was a native of this city, and commenced business here in 1835, under the name of Blum & Cobia. Upon tho decease of Col. J. Chas. Blum, tho firm was changed to Henry Cobia & Co., of which Mr. Cobia was senior partner, and remained a member to tho time of his death.-Charleston Courier. How A NEGRO LEGISLATOR WAS SERVED. The hoDorable negro representative in the South Carolina Legislaturo from Sumter County got on tue train on tho Wilmington and Manchester Railroad Tuesday night last, and wheo tho con? ductor came around to collect tho fare he exhibited another kind ol fear, and could only tremblingly answer that ho had lost his pocket-book. The con? ductor closed his mouth by an irresista ble argument-by kioking bim off the train iato a swamp alongside. DEATH OF REV. JAMES STONEY.-The Savannah News, of Friday last, says: "Wo are pained to record the death of the Rev. James Stoney, of this city. He was, at the time of his death, the rector of St. Stephen's Chapel. Before the war he was the reotor of St. Luke's Church, of St. Luke's Parish, io South Carolina, and there, as here, ho was be? loved for his mauy amiable traits and Lone?t, mauly and Christian character." STATE LEGISLATORS. MONDAY, FEBBUABY 14, 1870. SENATE. Thc Sonate met at ll a. m. The Committee ou Engrossed bills re? ported the following os being correctly engrossed, wbioh were read tbe third time and ordered to be enrolled: To pro? vide a remedy against charges for trans? portation, conveyances on toll in excess of limits prescribed by statute and to declare the proper construction thereof; to umoud au Act entitled "an Act to fix the salarias of certain State officers" [the bill as amended gives the Secretary of State ?3.000 per annum, and allows him a clerk with a salary of Si,OOO;] to incorporate the Wide Awake Fire Eugine Company, of Sumter; to amend tho charter of the Grauiteville Manufactur? ing Company; joint resolution to au? thorize the Attorney-General to institute proceedings against tho South Carolina Railroad Company for violatiou of its charter. Mr. Hoyt introduced a bill to charter the Columbia Horse Railroad Company, with a capitol of $200,000. with the privilege of increasing it to $500,000, in shares at $25 each; said company are empowered to lay a railway track in any of the streets of tho city, and to run horse cars thereon, for tho spaco of twenty-one years; the corporators being D. H. Chamberlain, Hardy Solomon, Jouu Agnew, N. G. Purker, W. R. Hoyt, W. E. Rose and J. W. Denney. Mr. Johnston introduced a resolution to incorporate Olivant Baptist Church, of Chester. Mr. Rainey introduced a bill to renew tho charter of the Autipcdo Baptist Church, of Georgetown. The following joint resolutions and bills were ordered to be engrossed for a third reading: Joint resolution to autho? rize tho State Treasurer to re-issue to Alexander Robertson, J. F. Blacklock and E. B. Coachman, or their assigns, ageuts or attorneys, a certain certificate of stock; bills to regulate thc publication of all legal and public notices; to incorpo? rate the Plymouth Congregational Church, of Charleston; joint resolutiou to authorize tho Secretary of State to purchase 100 copies of Richardson's 15th volume of Law Reports, and 100 copies of Richardson's 14th volume of Equity Reports; to incorporate the Black Creek Cemetery Company, of Darlington Coun? ty ; to incorporate as a public highway the road known as the Cox Bridge Road; to establish a ferry across tho Wacca maw River, in Horry County, and to vest the same in J. J. Reaves, his heirs and assigns; to incorporate a home for invalid clergymen. Reports of the Committee on Contiu gent Exponses and Accounts on accounts of tho Sumter Watchman aud Sumter Ne ios; of Committee on County Offices and Officers ou coucurreut resolution to appoint a committee to investigate, ic, concerning alleged defaulters in certain State and County offices; of Committee on Claims and Grievances ou tho ac? count of Dr. R. A. Crawford, were agreed to. A bill for allowing attorneys assigned to defend criminals compensation for their services, was laid on the table. Resolutious to authorize thc State Ageut to sell certain wooden buildings at the State works at Greenville, was passed, with an amendment, that tho amount re? alized from said ?ale be invested in State securities, were adopted. The Committee on Incorporations re? ported on a bill to authorize certain per? sons to dig and mine in the navigable streams in this State, recommending certain amendments; laid over. At half-past 1 o'clock, Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House met at 12 m. A message was received from the Senate, refusing to agree to certaiu amendments ou a bill to establish and maintain a system of free commou schools for the State of South Carolina. The House receded from its amendments, and the bill was returned. Notices of thc following bills were given: To incorporate the Home Guard, of Beaufort; to prohibit gambliug in this State. A communication was received from Chief Constable Hubbard, in reply to certain concurrent resolutions requiring tho State Constable to report within ten days the name of each person murdered in the State, as represented in report, and the County in which said murder was committed, reporting that he is unable to comply with tho resolution, as the crime reports sent to his office by his deputies do not give the names of those murdered or other victims of crime, but embrace only the names of the complain? ants and parties arrested, charged with thc commission of said crimes. The "Codo" was discussed, and seve? ral sections amended and passed. A Senate bill to pr?vido for thc pay? ment of claims of teachers for services rendered during tho fiscal year commenc? ing November ?, A. D. 18(58, and ending October 31, A. D. 1801), was debated up to half-past 2 o'clock, wheu tho House adjourned. WORKING BOTH WAYS.-Two men by the name of McCoy, father and son, re? siding in Cherokee County, of this State, and who were particularly aotive in giving information to United States revenue officer?, who burnt up and de? stroyed the residences and other property of a number of citizens suspected of unlawful distillation, have, themselves, been burnt out of houses and homes by parties unknown.-Savannah Republican. Tho Count Louis do la Rochefoucauld killed himself by dissipation in Paris, aged 21 All the blue blood of the Faubourg is in mourning for him. The shoro ond of the India telegraph cable, taken out by the Great Eastern, has been landed at Bombay. "Oh! what an excellent Tonic," is the language of the invalid who uses SOLO? MONS' BITTERS. N21 The fifteenth amendment, it is esti? mated, makes 900,000 new votes. The South Carolin? Railroad Company. ID oar issuo of Wednesday wo pub? lished the proceedings ot a Committee of the Senate on the matters of the freight olmrges of the Sooth Carolina Railroad, between Camden and Ring? ville. Theso proceedings were based upon a complaint mode by a merchant of the former place. The South Caro, lina Railroad Company is the property of a large number of our citizens, who are poor; many have saved but little else from the wreck of the war. It is im? portant to thom that tho value of their property should not be unfavorably affected by representations not correct in point of fact, or of facts greatly exaggerat? ed and distorted, to gratify personal feel? ing, or lo promote selfish ends. We know those wh? have been entrusted with the maungemeut of this property. We know, also, what labors and difficulties they have had to encounter in providing for tho publio a highway, aud accommo? dations not inferior to those enjoyed in nuy section of the Southern country. We know further that it is claimed, aud wo believe, justly, that their rates of freight and passage are to-day lower than any in the State or near it. Still we hear this clamor kept up, and its con? tinuance forces us to concludo that there is something more iu it than appears on tho surface. To do justice, therefore, to all parties, we sought out information from those whom wo regarded authorized aud able to furnish it, and ascertain the facts of this case to bc simply these: That the parties who complain in this caso have never approached the Directors of the Company with any statement of their grievances; that the South Carolina Railroad Company has no such charges per 100 pounds upon any of its freight tariffs as aro stated in the reports; that its charges for freight from Camden to King vii le are precisely the same as they are for similar distances from Charleston, from Columbin, or from Augusta. Now we confess, with these statements before us, we are at a loss to comprehend tho necessity of tho proceeding to which we are referring. The Railroad Commit? tee has clearly not sent for persons and papers. But wc hear still moro. It will bo borne in mind, that tho burden of the complaint is. that the South Carolina Railroad does not work thirty-eight miles of its lino in connection with thc Wilmington and Manchester, and Wil? mington and Weldon Railroad, aud tho railroads leading through Wilmiugton to Baltimore, which is a competing linc, so as to destroy tho trade of its own line to Charleston, the interests of the city of Charleston and of tho State, and the steamships which have cost so much effort aud money to establish, for the very purpose of giving Camden and all other inland cities a route North over their oten l'n.e and through their own city. Now what aro these very competing railroads doing, for whom thin ruinous policy is invoked-pursuing tho very identical practice which is complained of, though in a greatly exaggerated form, of tho South Carolina Railroad Company. We understand that tho price of freight on the Wilmington and Manchester Rail? road, (say a bale of cotton,) is as much us from Sumter to Ringville, twenty seven miles, or Mars Bluff to Florence, six miles, as it is trom these places re? spectively to Wilmington, over 100 miles. Is this true? Tho samo is the case on tho Charlotte road, and we presume on every railroad iu existence, und the reason is obvious. It is found in the service and necessity of every company to protect and promote its own interests, and that interest is of course in the directiou of freight movements along the entire line of its railroad, and lo and through au important terminal or initial point. Nor are the railroads mentioned in the complaint exhibiting any unusual libe? rality in tho adoption of what appears to be a low tariff' of charges, through, as compared with the South Carolina Rail? road's local tariff; their effort is to divert a business which does not belonq to them, and to do so, temporarily establish a very low rate of freight, for that which comes from the South Carolina Railroad and the city of Charleston. What are their local charges? Place those in com? parison with .similar charges on tho South Carolina Railroad, before forming a too hasty conclusion. But aro we expected to manage our institution in the interest of competing lines of railroads and dis? tant communities? Have the stock? holders of the South Carolina Railroad expended vast sums of money to con? struct a long line of railway merely for the purpose of destroying four-fifths of it? Has tho city of Charleston and the State contributed their best minds and their large means to construct a system of internal improvement, at once to de? velops tho wealth of the interior and establish an influential sea-port for them? selves, and have their efforts turn to nought, and their work a curse, not a blessing? Wo imagine not! Yet such results would surely foliote the policy indicated in the complaints before the Legislature.-Charleston Courier. WOMAN BURNT TO DEATH.-At a late hour on Thursday night Amy Martin, a colored woman living nt. the house of Mr. John Snollings, was so badly burnt by a kerosene oil explosion that she died, after much suffering, yesterday morning. In attempting to blow out a light the vapor from the oil canght tiro and tho lam exploded, and in an instant the woman was wrapped in flames. [Richmond Dispatch. Thu Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce unanimously adopted a resolution that the proposed changes of tariff aggra? vates odious discriminations of existing laws, creating enormous wealth for tho few afc the expense of the many. Wo aro authorized to say that active operations will soon bo commenced on the Potomac Railroad extending from Fredericksburg to Alexandria, Virginia. The weak and emaciated mother says: "My health and strength is restored bf the use of" SOLOMONS' Brrrav?, N21 HCT/KL ARRIVALS. February H.-Nick* erson Housn-R. J. Booth, Ala.; J. W. Hunter, W. J. Parker and servant, W. 8. Cham berle tt, Mississippi ; J. G. Mot? iv and ser vant, L. W. Beaufort, Ala.; J. A; Grier, Misa. ; Mrs. A. H. Warley, three children and nurse, Now Orleans; Mr. Soblop, J. Iv. Glenn, Jr., Thomas Glenn, Jr., and wife, Mrs. T. B. Lane, 0. H. Browu, New York; W. D. Simp? son and wife, T. W. Blakely, Arkansas; S. B. Thomson, J. H. Gay, North Caro? lina; W. W. Fowler, Swiss Bell Biugers; W. B. Lowrance, citv; J. McCaldwell, J. G. McAliley, R. A. Love, Chester; E. S. Kuli, S. B. Themp, Beaufort; Wm. Lowuey, Wm. Lennox, Ohio; E. S. J. Hayes, Lexington; W. Counilln, H. C. Lo?pard, C. H. Doughtery, Beruo County; John T. McBride, Columbia; J. A. Goldman, B. C. Bray, Walhalla; Miss N. C. Bouda, Miss K. T. Bonds, New? berry; Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Mauldiu, New York; Mrs. Lockwood, and two nieces, Spartauburg; Wm. Cnldwcll. Chester; C. Fuiler, Ohio; R. J. Donaldson, Che raw; H. M. Myers, Jr., Barnwell; Mrs. N. Tripp, New Orleans; J. O. Merideth, Helcua. Columbia Hotel.-W. K. Griffin, New? berry; J. M. Dwight, Master Mitchell, C. S" Dwight, E. DeBerry, R. Pineknev, R. E. Ellisou, T. R. Robertson, W. D. Aiken, W. D. Keuuedy, C. Struck, S. C.; J. E. Jones, T. H. Kenner, A. J. Palmer, Baltimore; A. E. Benuuv, L. G. Ganlino, B. N. Nuthill, J. E. Barlow, New York; E. C. McLure, W, Rosnuberg. Chester: E. Lewis, Richmond; C. H. Wiswal, Washington; W. Stone, D. T. Corbin, N. Murphy, W. A. Bradley, Charleston; L. P. Holden and lady, Ohio; N. Anier, Edgefield; J. P. Adams, Hopkius'; H. K. Beunett, J. Hcilhan, Philadelphia; D. Biemnu; Walhalla; J. E. Hagood, Pick ens; B. N. Sloan, Audersou; R. R. Bridges, N. C.; J. C. Billow, J. D. Pal? mer, Ridgeway; A. J. Tredricks, N. He gilon, N. E. W. Sistruuk and daughter, Oraugeburg; B. D. Townsend, Society Hill; Alex. McBee, Greenville; W. J. Assmeuer, Sandy Run. National Hotel-J. E. Glenn, Lexing? ton; Wm. Deveraugh, North Caroliua; R. Morrisou, city; J. M. Bruce, S. P. Mannum, O. H. Roberts. Ky. ; J. H. F. Flanaghan, Lexington; S. Montgomery, Mrs. Montgomery and family, Newberry; James Burwueli, J. T. Douilson, J. D. Sullivau, Greenville; J. B. Townsend, Marion; S. Gunhouse, Union. A fascinating young widow, having married an elderly mau, uunoyed him by frequent references to her "first hus? band," whereat the old geutleman filially remonstrated. "I daresay," replied the fond creature, pouting her pretty lips, "that you'll bo glad to have me remem? ber you, when you're dead and gone, and I'm married again." A HANDSOME CLERKE.SS.-Miss Julia Hubbard, the "transcribing clerk" of the Wisconsin Legislature, is youug, haud some mid well educated. A bashful youug membercalled berthe "transport? ing clerk," in his confusion, tho other day, and was immediately called to order by all the other unmarried mem? bers. We aro informed, says the Lancaster Ledger that a negro, licensed to exhort or preach by the Baptist denomination in this County, is transcending his au? thority iii uniting in marriage whito and colored couples. A steamer burst her steam dr.im near the Sapela Bar, Georgia, and drifted to sea in a gale, carrying with her all her crew ami passengers but eight, who swam ashore. ^She was afterwards re? covered. BOTHERED.-Considering thc squab? bles of ?he loyal in every Southern vas? salage, the radical leaders confess that "reconstruction is not a perfect work." Profanely indignant persons think it is perfect-"perfect hell." lu the interior of Bolivia the Iudiaus have revolted and captured the town of Huaicho. A government force has been sent against them. Tho Spanish Government has sent au? thority to the Spanish Minister at Wash? ington to make treaties of peace with the republics of South America. A swindler, calling himself C. A. Ca perton, of Charleston, has beeu fleecing tho Masons of Bristol, Tennessee. "I am strong and healthy, yet to pre? serve my good condition," I use SOLO? MON'S BITTERS. N21 Columbia Lodge No. 108. CM A REGULAR COMMUNICATION of ^^P7f\Columbia Lodge No. 108, will bc held %'!r**-l Masonic Hull, THIS EVENING, at *%J/ 1 o'clock. By order of the W. M. feb 15 1_H. C. MARK. Secretary. Independent Fire Engine Company. _ A REGULAR MONTHLY MEET ?W^VL INO of this Company will bo held .jaKgffxat Independent Fire Engine Ball, ? THIS EVENING, at 7 o'clock. By order. G. T. BERG, Secretary. Feb 15 _1 Strayed or Stolen, Ir^^ FROM tho plantation of Mr. Seigler, BSA seven miles above Columbia, on tho JiESLnight of Sunday, 13th instant, a large black MULE, with a sore on bia back. A re? ward will bo given for his return to me, at Mr. Seigler's plantation. BENJ. LYLES. | Feb i5 Bonds and Stocks. COLD AND SILVER. UNCURRENT RANK BILLS, Coupons, Mutilated Currency, Ac, Ac, ' Ac, bought and sold by D. GAMBRILL, FeblSSoiO Oftice Columbia Hotel Building. ] 2? Strayed or Stolen, FROM the premisos of L. Kibler, Frog Level, S. C., on the night of TUESDAY, 8tk inst., a sorrol MARE and a black MULE. The left hind foot of the Mare was white; no mark on Mule,about three years old. A liberal reward will bo paid for their delivery to Geo. Huggins, Columbia, or to Jas. Hernandez, Newberry. Feb 15 2* Diamond Hams. 2CASKS Davis' Celebrated Diamond Sugar cured HAMS, superior to any in this mar? ket, for sale low for cash, at . Feb 15 1 CANTR ELL'S, Main street. Hiooal Items. WEDDING CARDS AND ENVELOPES.-A lot of wedding cards and envelopes, of latest styles, has just been received; which will be printed in imitation of en? graving, aud at less thou one-tenth the cost. Call aud see specimens at PHONIX oflice. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS AND GENE- | RAL SESSIONS-Commenced yesterday Judge Meltou presiding. This being the Judge's iirst circuit, his commission was road by the Clerk and ordered to be recorded. The Grand Jury was organized, com? posed of tire whito and niue colored. Presaley Brown, Esq., was appointed Foreman. A number of bills were given out, and, after a charge from his Honor, tho Jury retired. Captain James D. Tradewell then arose, and, iu a few apjiropriate remnrks, announced the death of Judge Boozer, ! aud offered a series of resolutions, which were seconded by Solicitor Talley, and ordered to be spread upon the journals. After which, the Court adjourned. THE PANORAMA.-The Columbus (Ga.) Inquirer speaks thus of Billiard's pano? rama of New York, which will be exhi? bited in the hall attached to the Nicker sou House, on Thursday and Friday of thc present week: "Large audiences attended the Pano? rama of New York city, yesterday, in i spito of the storm. It is well worth i riding a few miles to see. We have ! heard of no exhibition ever presented in ? I this city that has received more general : or hearty praise than that of Billiard's ; Panorama of New York City. Thousands . of people, old aud young, have visited it. j All have beeu highly entertained, and j their ideas of the great metropolis of the j country considerably improved aud cor vected. Tho pauorama moves before you, and Broadway, with its elegnut hotels, splendid stores and palatial resi? dences; its side-walks crowded with ladies and gentlemen and little folks; the street thronged with carriages, drays, omnibuses, express wugoup, fust horses and fast men; military parades; proces? sions; the beggar girls; the street sweep? ers; uows-boys, merchants, millionaires, .gutter-snipes,' roughs, pick-pockets, greenies from the country, policemen aud hundreds of other characters-all make up a picture that enhances the interest of every ono and affords abun? dant pleasure. Mr. Norton, tho lecturer, who gives a rtiuning commeutary on the scenes of the panorama, understands his business well and adds a great deal to the interest of the exhibition. Ho knows New York 'liksabook,' and the amount of information his remarks contain, and his entertaining description of life in New York-its wealth aud work-its generosity and its meanness-its thou? sands of objects of interest, is, alone, worth the admission fee." CRUMBS.-As au act of justice, we pub lish au article, from the Charleston Cou? rier, rebutting certain charges against the South Carolina Railroad, and ask for it a careful perusal. This is the last day Mr. Ronna, the French florist, will spend in Columbia, j Those in want of plants should give him a call, as his assortment is varied and extensive. Measles, in a mild form, may be said to be epidemic in Columbia, at present. A little five-year-older heard some one say "the disease was iu the air," and therefore declined to put his head out? side the door. We learn that Colonel McClure, who has so misrepresented Columbia and her people, having failed iu his railroad schemes, has gone back to the foreign parts whence he came. Does he, Par thian-Iike, shoot his arrows as he re? treats? It would seem so. Now-let him pass. Hawley, the lightning-rod man, is hore, and prepared to put up his improved rods at short notice. His protectors are highly spoken of by many who have had them in use, among whom may be men? tioned the proprietors of some of tho principal theatres in the United States; j Professor James Woodrow, Couiptroller : General Neagle, and Architects Leo and Waring, of this city. The Southern Presbyter inn Review, for the quarter ending with January, hus been received. The following is the table of contents: Prayer Consistent with the Uniform Operation of Natural Law; The Word of God; Some Thoughts and Some Facts Concerning Domestic Missions in our Presbyteries; Southern Views and Principles not "Extinguished" by the War; Church Property Litigation in Kentucky and Missouri; Critical No? tices. Tho Review is conducted by an association of ministers in Columbia, S. C., and is publishod by Rev. James Woodrow. Tho World almanac, for 1870, has been received. It contains, in a condensed form, a vast amount of useful informa? tion. Governor Scott has commissioned Samuel W. Melton, Esq., Judge of the Fifth Circuit; and appointed J. C. Smith, Magistrate for Newberry; John Epton, Notary Public for Spnrtauburg; S. T. Richardson, Notary Public for Anderson. The burning of a pile of brush, in tho yard of Alderman Bryan, yesterday after? noon, caused an alarm of fire, and the engines were out. LA RUE'S MINSTRELS.-This troupe, so well heralded, appear at Jun nev's Hall, on Thursday evening. During the latter part of the past week, they have beeu playing to full houses in Wil? mington, North Carolina. The Journal, in .speaking of their merits, says: "Whether we turn to delineations of negro character by Billy Reeve and his rare imitations, the astonishing melody ot Ricardo's pure soprauo voice, the pathetic notes of Haunall, the comicali? ties of Tabott, or the wouderful dancing of Stevie Rogers, we have, in each, recol? lections of much that is amusing and really to be enjoyed. We cannot say too much of Ricardo's voice; it surpasses anything that we could imagine, and is as rare a freak of nuture as is displayed in tho diminutive proportions of Tom Thumb. Unless wo were previously made aware of the case, we could not credit the fact that such a voice as that ever issued from the throat of a mau. It seems like discrediting one's senses, to believe that his voice is other than that of a woman's. Last night, a better op? portunity was afforded for catching his clear, melodious notes, and Ricardo really did himself more credit than on the first occasion. 'Shoo Fly' is also another interesting feature." VALENTINE'S DAY.-Yesterday, Febru? ary 14, was Valeutine'8 day, but the en? tire week will, doubtless, be devoted to paying homage to the patron saint whose worship secures the privilege of inditing epistles to their "sweet valentinos" with j full poetic license. The designs for the I present anniversary are sufficiently va ! ried to *uit the demands of all emergen? cies. With an eye to business, the publishers have even provided for the female fifteenth amendments, and Dinah finds her place iu the picture. One of the African suggestions relates to the shoes of a colored maiden. The v*erses close with: "Where you those herring boxes fling, There's death to every creeping thing." The valentines for white women are, this year, much devoted to a ridicule of the women's rights question. There is the "Woman's Right to Tipple," per? sonated by a young lady in tunic and pantaloons, leaning against a bar; "Wo mnu's Right to be a carpenter," a wood sawyer, a cart-driver, a policeman, a conductor, etc., all illustrated by appro? priate pictures. Under the reputation of a supposed member of tue Sorosis Club, the verses close thus: "Go on, reform us, naughty men; The coxcombs cut, exalt the hen! Laughing, we listen to your rants, And glory iu your tightening pants!" A nervous woman is complimented as i follows: I "You'll rush with fright from a harmless bug, Which the wind has near you carried; But yet you don't fear a good stout hug, Nor tremble at getting married." A thin lady is told: "Shaped like a lath, fat as a match, Oh, you'd be a glorious catch; That is, for a doctor who wishes to see, A very good case for anatomy." A dandy youth is told: "Dear sir. I have duly considered your suit; Wheu to know the result you're inclined, You will learn from my dear brother's boot The final resolve of my mind." MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The Northern mail is opened for delivery at 8 a. m.; closed at 8.30 a. m. Charleston, opened at 5.30 p. m.; closed at 8.30 p. m. Greenville, opened nt 5.30 p. m.; closed at 8.30 p. m. Western, opened at 9.30 a. m. ; closed at 4 p. m. Charleston, (evening,) opened at 8 a. m.; closed nt 4.30 p. m. On Sunday, the post office is open from 9 to 10 a. m. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Attention is called to the following advertisements, published the first time this morning: D. Gambrill-Coupons, Sec., &c. Meeting Columbia Lodge. Meeting Independent Fire Engine Co. Ben j. Ly les-Strayed or Stolen. Meeting Stockholders S. C. R. R., 4c. Geo. W. Williams & Co.-Fertilizer. Jos. Hernandez-Strayed or Stolen. F. Cantwell-Diamond Hams. "Just the thing!" Such is the excla? mation of the Dyspeptics who use SOLO? MONS' BITTERS. N21 LIVER COMPLAINT.-Arise from tor? pidity of the liver, causing a decrease in the flow 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? eases of the skin-such as pimples, tumors, blotches, sores, uicers, boils, itchings, erysipelas, scurf, sore eyes. A:c. lt gives the skin a yellowish tinge, sometimes deepening till it assumes a very tawny and greasy look; the whites of the eyes become yellow or greenish, aud the tongue white or brown coated. Heiuitsh's Queen's Delight is the cure by purifying and cleansing the blood. For sale by Druggists everywhere. J26 TUE HUMAN FORM DIVINE.-What sad havoc Scrofula inflicts on the hu? man system. How Rheumatism distorts the frame. What misery the injudicious uso of Calomel entails. How sad the effects of Syphilis transmitted from pa? rent to child. Would you avoid these terrible afflictions, fail not to use DR. TUTT'S SARSAPARILLA AND QUEEN'S DE LIGHT. It penetrates every fibre of the system, even into the bones, and eradi? cates every trace of disease. F15 C