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? L . . MW I 1-1 COLUMBIA, S. C. Tuesday Mon?p?, March 29. 1070. '.JL Time to Kcnd*Aki<l'oi Time to Sew" ?A Time to Break Dow? and av Time to BaUd Vp." Wo do not affect to disregard the opinions of those jot oar cotemporaries in journalism wha tnay not happen to agree with as. Wo respect their opi? nions, aud when we recognize both Ability and sincerity in their utterances, we feel bound to invest these utterances with becoming respect. It is in this spirit that-we have to offer some com? ment upon an article in the Winnsboro News. That journal, in its issae of Thursday last, says in an article headed, "A Time to have One's own Opinion:" "We very maqb fear that, beyond the Humorous times that Solomon enume? rates, the time to have one's own opinion in South Carolina has now come. With no great leading principles universally acknowledged, nud with all parties and mon very mach at sea, diversity of senti? ment is not only natural, but necessary to the progress.of truth. Men will differ, and must, be tolerated, if not ac? tually encouraged to speak out for the publie good. We believe that the State, os of old, can hold bat one political party; that that party mast be Republi? can, and, moreover, conservative'" Now, we agree with the News in this, to wit: That tbs time has come for men to have in South Carolina their own opinion. We go farther. We hope that suoh time will never pass away. We make no issae on this poiut. We honor iudependence of thought sad independ? ence of action. We regard it the chief element of a manly character. But we do take issue with our cotemporary apon another point, as will be seen as we go on. In order, apparently, to offer some reason or excase for its own political skepticism, vagaries and variations, the News claims that at present in South Carolina all parties and men are very much at sea. Now that this remark may bo applicable to some men and some journals, we do not deny; but we do deny that it properly applies to all. Such is not the caso. There aro men and there are journals that have very decided views, aud these views aro entitled tc special consideration in the absence ol other well-defined ones. In a national point-looking at parties as divided on national issues-we Lave most decided views. But upon tint occasion let this pass and let us com< nearer home. Is there any difficulty here? Need men and journals feel a sea? Is it not obvious that the ship o State is iu bad hands? Can auy Caro Jiman consider tho personnel of the Go vern ment and tho Legislature, and no admit this? Can any honest man con sider the corruption o? the last Legisla ture, and not admit this? Can uny un prejudiced man cousider how privat fortunes aro made ut the public cxpensi und not admit this? Can any wise mun look upon our bis tory for the last two years, and not se that there aro needed a higher tone, i more comprehensive policy, and a wise -statesmanship? And can any practica man donbt the oourse that is left to us Are not good citizens bouud-all o ? hem-to unite together and seek the re forms we need, and the changes we re quire? Why need the News be ut sea A proposition has receutly been mad for all men in favor of honest good go vernment to baud together sud seek th relief of tho State. And yet our cotem porary hesitates to uuite ia this move ment. Let it do this, and it need n longer be at sea. But our cotemporar will say that it is entitled to its opio iou Well, it is; but it is bound also to giv a reueon for the faith that is in it. One point more. The New? say i "We believe that the State, as of old can hold but one political party; tim tho party must be Republican, andmon over, conservative." We cannot see wh South Carolina, like every other State i the Union, caunot have two parties; bu lot this pass. Our cotemporary goes ,o to say that tho party must be conserva tive Republican. If the News uses th term "republican" in its original sen?( as referring to a "commonwealth i which the exercise of the sovereign powc is lodged in representatives elected b the people," wo have nothiug to saj But if it means that tho party for ?Bout Carolina must be tho party now dom nant in the State, with tho promise uni that it bo conservativo, then, withoi arguing the question, wo have only I say that it is incumbent upon tho Nev to show very conclusively how tho gem ino interests of the State are to bo tin subserved. It will find it hard to t this, just as tho physician would find hard to persuade his suffering putioi that consumption was an admirable thir for his constitution. We have now only to add, tbut sim our cotemporary refers to Solomon, x shall offer some passages as suggests for the News, in its present role ot doab ing much and of proposing little tbut well-defined ?nd attainable. There ie, says Solomon, "a time to cast away atones, aid a time to gather stones to gether'^'a time to rend, and a time to sew"-"a time to broak clown, and a tibe to build up." ' . -1--,+?> h n .< Southern Mannfactiuci-The Present rroiprct of their Competing With tli?se ??l?cwhcrc. According to the able report of Col. John B. Palmer, of South Carolina, which was ordered to be printed with the proceedings of the last Commercial Convention, recently held in Louisville, Ky., the Southern manufacturers can now make yarn cheaper than those North by 60. npon eaeh pound of manu? factured cotton. Yarns eau be manufac? tured and delivered in Europe at 4%o. oheaper than the cotton can be exported and manufactured in Liverpool or else? where. Theao statements are supported by figures and minute statistics as to the price of wood, labor, cotton, and by ac? tual showing of books in different facto? ries. An ordinary crop of cotton is worth to the Sooth $225,000,000. Were this cotton crop, however, manufactured into yarn, it would give the South $153, 000,000 more of revenue. As the matter now stand>, the South has only 199,772 spindles, where the North has 5,848,477. Were the whole crop manufactured here, it would pay to the laborers, chiefly wo? men and children, $36,000,000. It would pay this sum to the class that are ordi? narily non-producers. Spinning is com? paratively simple, and but little Northern capital is invested in this primary opera? tion. It is in the complicated labor ol weaving, dyeing, etc, that the hen vj demand for capital begins. Were these operations performed, as they will be some day, the amount of wages paid and laborers employed would be immensely increased. Col. Palmer's suggestion it that tho property-holders and planters o: the South band together and occupy t lu field with their own factories and spin dies. Once these are established, hi: proposition is to ship direct for Europe and drive other yams from tho market The cost of a spinnipg-mill, giving em ployment to eighty-seven operatives, an< consuming 887 bales, ought to be $50,000 The estimated not profits of such a fae tory, at Northern prices, would b $17,748. The foregoing statistics ar endorsed by F. Cogin, Superintenden of the Augusta Factory, and that tho, deserve consideration, there can be n doubt. The conclusion they lead to if that yarn samples should be sent innnc diately to ascertain, by positive experi mont, and in authoritative form, whs the precise margin of difference in price is. If, after consultation with the mt nufacturera, dealers and others, residin in Europe, these statistics are v?rifi?e aa they doubtless will be, an impetu will bo given to manufactures whic they could derive from no other some The Graud Jury of York County, i their presentment to Judge W. A! Thomas, oonsider the oiroumstance under which Gov. Scott sent a militar company into York, and conclude 1 follows: "We, therefore, present the militar company commanded by John ll. Farii under the authority of the Governor < South Curolina, as unnecessary for tl: preservation of, and dangerous to, tl: peace of this Comity; as wholly incoa potent to enforce the laws, in caso the aid were needed for that purpose; as nuisance to the township in wbioh it stationed; as an unlawful and unju: burden upon the County, on account < the expense thereby thrown upon ot citizens, which amounts to a large sun as a violation of the Constitution < these United States, which guaran te< to every State a Republican form of Gi vernmeut-a form of government whic cannot exist where the constituted civ authorities may be set aside, at the pie; .sure of a Governor who is amenable \ no tribunal but his own sovereign wi] and the lives, liberties and property 1 citizens are placed in the hands of a mi] tary organization, not responsible to tl law for their conduct. "H. H. DRENNAN, Foreman." -1 ^ ? > VoiiUNTABY RETUBN OP YERQER. special despatch from Jackson, Miss., 1 tho Memphis Avalanche, of the 21s states that Yerger returned tho prov io 1 day and delivered himself up. He wro a letter to tho Governor stating that 1 had learned that the sheriff and h subordinates, and perhaps the Governo had boon censured for his escape, at uuwiiling that they should suffer for i ho had concluded to return. IIo ali says that worried and tortured boyor forbearance by what seemed to him u necessary doluy in bringing his caso b foro the courts, he was possessed of 1 ungovernable desire to breathe tho air freodom, but it always was bis i 11 ten tit to return at the proper time and star his trial. If he hud violated tho law 1 would not shrink from punishment. The cabio from Aden, Arabia, throuj tho Red Sea to Suez, Egypt, hus bei successfully laid, thus completing direct submarine line from Bombay Suez. Tho completion of tho Indo-E ropeau line was announced a few du ago. This is still another route, and destined to be the thoroughfare of tl far East business. Tho line will i open to tho public in a day or two. Correspondence of tho Phoenix. WASHINGTON, D. C., M uro h 24, 1870. Congress seomp, at last, alive to Ula interest* of ?the people of the District. Tn tho Ho owe, three hoare ono doy in eadu montb$ has been set apart for oon sideralioa- of its business. This short space of time appears very little, bat thea they have an opportunity of becom? ing intimately acquainted with District affairs; not ouly from tho papers, where they aro daily discussed, but also from constant contact with the citizens, who never lose au opportunity of making their wuuts kuown. A number of important bills have passed the House, among which is ono to abolish the usury luws, und tu allow an interest of ten per cent, in all cases where contract is innde to that effect. This law will relieve tho people here very much from tho exorbitant de? mands of those who have mouey to loan, and who are willing to take nil tho libke under the present law to procure large interest. It is very common to pay eighteen to tweuty per ceut. hero ou the very best security, and this, too, on large amounts and ou long time. Those per? sons who are consciencious upon thu subject, prefer to place their funds iu bonds rather than loan at six per oent., but would rather loan ou good paper at ten per cent, than take bonds. But theu all of these bills are of miuor importance to the one giving a territorial form of government to the people. They can then make their own laws; incorporate their own companies, and transact all other business whioh may be for their interest. The territorial bill hos been reported to the House, nud will be brought np on the next District day; it is not doubted at all that it will pass. The Committee of both Houses have been interviewed, as well ns a large ma? jority of the members and Senators, and so fur there seems to be no opposition. Boweu, the Mayor, and his "bread and butter brigade," are about Congress all the while, trying to create opposition, but so far from accomplishing their ob? ject, they aro disgusting all hands by their degradiug selfishness. Col. Forney, the prince of American toadies, is now toadying to the negro delegation from Georgia, and is endea? voring to upset the Bingham amend? ment. Mr. Kerr, of Indiana, one of the ablest gentlemen in the House, has delivered ouo of tho most cloar-hcuded, able speeches upon tho tariff question, which was ever delivered in Congress. Thc following extract is eminently worthy ol qtiotutiou : Wno AHE "AMERICAN INDHSTBX?* The greedy protectionists object to re? duction because it would not afford sufficient protection to American indus? try. This cry is old, stale, delusive aud often insincere. Who are tho peoplo, tho hosts, the toilers, to whoso pursuiti they give the cabalistic and pretentious uumo of "American industry?" Om population is about -10,000,DUO souls According to the most reliable ciossifica tion, forty-one per cent., or aboui 16,400,000 of these are engaged in anc supported by agriculture; about thirteei per cent., or 5,200,000, are eugaged ir and supported by pursuits that ore classi fled as professional and domestic; abou nine per cent., or 3,600,000, aro engag?e in and supported by general com merci and trade, the couveyance of men goods and mesanges; about thirteen pe: cont., or 5,200,000, are classified ns iude liuite and uou-productive in their pur suits; about twenty-four cent., o 0,600,000, are classified ns industrial, o engaged in and supported by art QUI mechanical productions, in working ant dealing in textile fabrics and in dress in food and driuk, in animal nud vege table substances, and in minerals. Near ly all the classes directly or peculiarly benefltted by protection a?-e to bo fount under this general designation of indus trial. But of them ?uly those classe are so beuefitted that are engaged in th production of iron, steel, copper, coal salt, textile fabrics, of wool, cotton, flax and lumber and leather, and a few mor pursuits of comparatively trifling impor tance. AU the classes so benefltted d' not exceed seven per cent, of tho who! population, or about 2,800,000 men women aud children, equal to abou 700,000 actual producers out of 40,000,00 producers and consumers. This answer my question. These represent "Ameri can industry," and for them tariffs ar made. To promote their welfare an magnify their gains, the other 37,200,00 of the people are taxed, compelled t pay forced prices; to pay nnjust, crue tribute. The cool assumption, arre gance and self-importance of "America industry," thus unveiled, touches th sublime. Why do they assume to bo th sole representatives of industry that i worthy to enlist the favorable considere tion of the Government? What law i nature, or intrinsic excellence in thei productions, has elevated thom so big ubove their fellow-creatures? Ask th millions whom I havo classified, if thei respective pursuits do not require indiu try us severe, patient, pains-tnking as an others, and with as precarious result aud stinted profits. Yet they do not fi our lobbies with their hired agents an emissaries. They do not subsidize th press, suborn Representatives, or b?rde our desks with their memorials an essays. Tho ^constructionists of Tennesse aro well represented in Washington, nu they aro vigorously at work, mouldin publie opinion in favor of holding a ne election in Tennessoo. It is reporte that a bill which is favored by Geu. Bu 1er, is already prepared looking to thi end. Hilders of Tennessee bonds claii that such a mo vernon t at this time woul work injury to tho State, and depreoiat her oredit. The Committee with whio the whole matter is entrusted, howevei ure not supposed to take into consider! tion the immediate effeots produced npo the oredit of tho State, but will loo ?>M^-??WN*-^f^-*Ti 'ni II - only to the requirements of the recon? struction laws and the future welfare of the .citizens of Tennessee. The Military Corn ni it tee has conoluded its deliberation t on the sale of cadet ships, and its members have agreed on a report to tho J.lonso, which will excul? pate Golladay, ol Kentucky, and Hun? gen, of Ohio, of tho charges qf selling the appointmont of cadets; and also re? commends the dismissal of Gen. Sobaeff, an examiner nt tho Patent OQice, und that a court of inquiry bo ordered for tho trial of Commander Upshur, for en? gaging in tho sale of cadetshipB. It is understood that the Committoo favor, if they do not recommend, the dismissal from tho Military und Naval Academies, of all those whoso appointments havo been secured by bribery, or who woro not residents of tho districts to which their appointments wore charged. Also, in favor of the House passing a resolu? tion directing District Attorneys nt once to arraign all persons who lmvo bribed, or even offered to bribe, members of Con? gress in their disposal of cadetships un? der tho Act of 1850, which provides both flue aud imprisonment for such a crime. After weeks of daily conflicting ru? mors as to the nature of tho report that tho House Committee on Foreign Affuits would make ou the Cubau questiou, the people are at last assured that the Com? mittee hos agreed on a report, and that it <8 substantially as follows: Tint the President be instructed to declare, and maintain strict and impartial neutrality on the purt of our Government in tho contest now exinting between the peo? ple of Cuba and Spain; and that ali Acts and provisions of the statutes approved in 1818, for tho punishment of crimes against the United States shall be con? strued to apply equally to each of the parties in tho existing contest between Cuba and Spain. This proposed report is nearly like tho resolution introduced by General Banks, on the Hit li of Febru? ary last, and without doubt, with some sligh* modifications, Banks' resolution will be pressed toa voto. Tho advocates of Cuban independence now feel san? guino that this resolution will pass both houses and be signed by the President at short notice, if pushed forward, and with the same belligerent rights as aro now accorded to Spain by our Government, (Julia will gain her independence within sixty days. HOMO. CINCINNATI PRODUCE AND PROVISION MARKET-Reported by Morris & Reid, Produce and Provision Brokers.-CINCIN? NATI, March 23.-Provisions-under a good order demand our market to-day closed firm aud holders arc indifferent sellers. Th?: feeling is better and more confidence expressed than we havo seen al any previous timo this season. Dry salt meats-shoulders in demand, at 9?4' packed and but few offered; rib sides 13%; clear rib 14; olear 14j.i, all packed; offerings of all aro very light. Bacon very little being offered and holders firm, at 103( for shoulders; 15 for clear rib sides; 15?? for clear packed; hams, sugar cured, 17@17^ canvassed. Mess pork held firm, at 27.00 for inside city, aud 26.50 for couutry; rumps 20.00(<?i 23.00 as to quality. Lard-city kottlud leaf held at 14J?, and a good demand at 14; jobbing sales are being made at Mkif?liy?- Corn firm, at 76 in bulk; 8()@88 in bags. Oats firm, at 52 in bulk; 57(a)58 in bugs. Whiskey-bighwines 92(a}93. Flour-market firm aud ten? dency upward; no low grades here now, for which there is a good demand; super? fine 4 25(^4.40; extra 4.60@4 85; family 5.00(oj5.75, according to quality and brana. A special despatch from Manchester, Ohio, says: "On Saturday, while J. E. Rhinehart, a school teacher, and E. J. Connell, a carpenter, wore walking on the highway, they were met by a drunken man named James Hu bb, who drew n pistol and shot Connell dead. Rhine hart drew a pistol and shot Uubb through tho body. Before Hubb fell, ho returned Rhinebart's fire, mortally wounding him. Rhinehart and Hubb died, a few minutes after. TUE INEVITABLE RESCT.T.-The schools in Washington are being destroyed by the negroes thero being pushed forward rapidly and industriously, and with vpry evil results. Nenrly all th? whito chil? dren havo withdrawn from ouo of the schools, and tho trustees of tho public schools aro devising means to prevent their admission to another public school iu tho District. The colored man who was skinned and peeled in Tennessee is before a grand jury to say that he was not skinned nor peeled. So also tho Union man whoso houso was burned over his bead, declares in a card that the smell of fire has not come near his garments. A Maine woman applies to the State Legislature for a pension, having sent al I her malo descendants to the war, aud been left by their loss in tho army with thirty-ono orphan grandchildren to tako care of. Dyspeptics should use Dr. Tntt's Golden Eagle Bitters. "Just the thing!" Such is tho excla? mation of tho Dyspeptios who USP SOLO? MONS' BITTERS. N21 Dr. Tntt's Golden Eagle Bitters is tho best tonic in tho United States. "I am strong and healthy, yet to pro servo my good condition," I use SOLO? MON'S BITTENS. N21 A healthy and cxhilirating beverage in Dr. Tutt's Golden Euglo Bitters. The weak and emaciated mother says: "My health and strength is restored b<f tho use of" SOLOMONS' BITTED1". N21 If you want a fino appetite and good digestion use Dr. Tutt's Golden Euglo Bitters? "Oh! what ou oxcollent Tonic," is tho language of tho invalid who uses SOLO? MONS* BITTERS. N21 Delicate females take the Golden Eagle Bitters. Political. NORTHERN DEMOCRACY.-Tuero ia aa attempt being made to Tr?ik?u tue iuiih of the people of the .South in the Demo? cracy of the North, and to accomplish thia the chief efforts have been directed to nn appeal, us a mutter of policy aud expediency-almost ns a matter of neces? sity-for o third party movement, and in slurs upon the war record of Northern Dem?crata. The groat question of the day is, whether wo tire to have a national consolidated government, or whether tho government as organized ami ordained by our fatheis, shall bo preserved and maintained. There are really but two parties iu existence, however they may bo disguised, and theso two have existed from the foundatiou of the Government. They aro thc National, or Republican, or radical party, and tho Democratic party. Now it does uot matter how direlict to duty a portion of the Democratic party of thc. North may have been duriug the war. Tho immediato question of tbut time is not tho graud question of to-day. Tho war Democrats who fought for the Union, but now repudiate radicalism and como boldly to the front to battle for the reserved rights of tho States-for tho letter and spirit of tho Constitution aud its inviolability-are joined to the ..peace" wing of the party, the only hopo of the Southern people-the only allies by whose assistance the South can ever hope to conquer. Tho war record of tho Northern Democracy eau have no bearing upon tho poll heal questions which now agitate the country; it is an issue as dead as slavery itself. What the South needs is a friend to help her iu her unequal warfare with the radical de? struct iouists, mid that frieud, that assist? ance, can only come from the ranks of the Democratic party. What difference does it make to the South whether Beast Butler was a States' rights man in 1860, if he now st wyes daily to destroy the principles which he then advocated; or whether Hancock fought ii: the urmy of the Potomac, and Voorhees and Cox spoke in favor of the Uuion, if they now join with us iu thu struggle against a centralized despotism? 1 Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel. THE UADICAL CARDINAL DOCTRINE. Mendoza Scott, nader the spiritual in? fluence of Washington radicalism, has been bold enough to utter publicly the cardinal doctrine! of the radical party. It is a short creed, so simple and so plain that he who runs may read. There is no doubt as to its inclining; uot a shadow of doubt as to its design. It is somewhat sententious, but that is becoming. It is not new in principle. That bloody old Spaniard, Mendoza, proclaimed it and enforced it long, long, before our Men? doza Scott stood "on tho picket line." But the carpet-bagger from Ohio, who affects to rule the State of South Caro? lina by a majority of free ballots, has phrased it in the modern language of moderu radicalism. The Wiuchester rifle is the best law. This is the highest effort of radicul statesmanship; the graud climacteric of radical civilization. The minnie ball takes the place of the garotte. The unerring bullet will bring swift pu? rification or servile submission, and so cure radical progress with plunder. The turbulence of war and the waves of revolution throw such scum as Men? doza Scott to the surface. Like a true radical, he would perpetuate those con? ditions which gave him lifo and power. Beyond all doubt he is a true type of rad? icalism; nud if his parlizans elsewhere thau iu tho State he uffects to rule, pos? sess more cunning, he is their superior in audacity, for he openly and boldly proclaims the revolting cardiuul princi? pio of tho radical party in the iuhtiman, diabolical utterance-"The Winchester rifle is the best law." \ Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel. Mr. J. P. Southern, President of the Georgetown nud Charlotte Railroad, aud Captuin W. S. Greene, Chief Engineer, aro on a visit along tho line of thc pro? jected railroad, eu route to Charlotte, with a view to making arrangements to? wards commencing this important work. Tho Jacksonville (Ala.) Republican says that a party of men, in Ku Klux disguise, who had severely beaten a ne? gro mau uear Alexaudria and outraged his wife, were caught during tho com? mission of the crime and stripped of their paraphernalia, and lo! and behold, they were negroes. A COLORED MEDICAL GRADUATE. Among tho graduates ut the annual com? mencement of the New York Medical College for Women, ou Wednesday, was Susan M. Smith, a colored womau. She delivered the valedictory address. A FEMALE REODLATOB.-Woman and her needs. Fur complaints and irregularities to which her sex is exclusively liable, HEINITSH'S QUEEN'S DELIOHT is recommended on tho mi? nion t y of wives, mothers and nurses, who have testod its tonic and regulating properties, aud ' know whereof they speak;" and also with tho sanction of anio physicians, who have admi? nistered the QUEEN'S DELIOHT to their femalo patients, in obstinate cases, with tho happiest results. Almost all female complaints are complicated with mental gloom and despon? dency, thc gent?o and lasting exhilarating eflects of tho QUEEN'S DELIGUT is admirably adapted to such cases. As a remedy for hys? teria and mental depression, it has no equal in tho world. Maning mothers And it an ad? mirable invigorant. It is highly satisfactory that this preparation should prove so emi? nently beneficial to tho sex. Young and old will find relief always. For sale hy FlSHBB A HEINITSII. Fob li) Funeral Invitation. Tho friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. J. Derrick, and of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Johnson, aro respectfully invited to attend tho funeral of ROBERT JOHNSON, son of tho former, from their residence, on Lady street, THIS AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock. Something New. fTIHE public and Ladies, particularly, are X invited to call at H. W. Porter A Co.'s Store and soo tho "WILCOX & (ii libs Kl LENT .sEWINO MACHINE" do beautiful Hemn.ing, Ruffling, Tucking and Braiding, and also, du ing work that no other machino can. 1). B. Haselton, tho State Agent, will exhibit tho working of tho Machino, on THURSDAY next, and fjivo instructions. March 29 3 r.oo?<l Items. WEDDING CARDS AND ENVKLOPES.-A lot of wedding cards and envelopes, of latest styles, has just been received; which will bo printed in imitation of en? graving, aud at less than one-tenth the cost. Call and see specimens nt PHCBNTX oflice. CRUMBS.-Tho Raleigh Sentinel learns from a gentleman, writing from Lexing? ton, Va., that Gnu. Leo will shortly take a trip South. Wo hope tho General will honor Columbia with a visit, for it will do tho old Confederate soldiers good to ouce more see their much loved General. It is said that his health is very bad, and it is hoped that a trip South will restoro it. Tho Sumter News, an enterprising go ahead paper, published at Sumter, S. C., by Messrs. Darr & Osteen-two practical printers-announces a new original story, from tho pen of tho talented author Johu Witherspoon Ervin, entitled "The Mysterious Marriage," to bo commenced on tho 14th of April, which will be followed during the year by other original stories, by the same distinguish? ed writer. A sentiment ascribed to Dr. Newman, of England, is fully illustrated in our country at tho present time. "Despo? tism," said he, "require great men. Constitutions jog on without them." The worst cowardico in the world is that which makes us shrink from what we know to bo right. At sixteen, a woman prefers the best dancer in tho room; at two-and-tweuty, the best talker; at thirty, the richest mun. Cotton speculators are said to have had a poor timo this season in the South. Au egg in the shape of a pipe was de? posited in tho yard of a citizen a few days ago. Thc curiosity can be soen at the PIIONIX oflice. John T. Ford, Esq., bas retired from the management of the Charleston Academy of Music, and Miss Laura Keeue is to succeed him, A number of restaurant keepers in Charleston havo held a meeting and re? solved to test tho legality of the vile social equality bill, recently passed by tho Legislature. "Tho Policy-Holders' Life and Tontine Assurance Company," having deposited tho necessary $50,0(10 with the Comp j troller-General, are now prepared to take risks on lives. See card in another column. The charter of this company wos published in the PHCBNrx several weeks ago. On Thursday the milliners in New York opcued their spring styles. Among the most elegant hats displayed were the "Vaudeboute," a round, modest hat, of white chip, shaped like a turban and trimmed with black crape, white feathers and tea roses; the "Fouriette," an im? posing hat, rising high, and set with waving ostrich feathers; tho Rochefort, Gronsset, Larocco, Ollivier, and many other beautiful designs of head adorn? ment. Colors aro various, but modest. Flowers aro used sparingly. I We have been requested to state that a meeting of the Democratic Club, of Ward No. 1, will bo held this evening, at 8 o'clock. A prompt and general attend? ance is requested. HOTEL ARRIVALS, March 2$.-Columbia Hotel J E Thames, W H Evans, Charleston; O Conk ling, N W D?nberg, Wm Russell, J E Haynes, A A Moulien, New York; Mrs W T Rogers, H W Rogers, Lexington; O K Bagby, T J Pugh, NC;B Caleb, S Adams, T A Adams, Boston; R F Fleming J P Hunter, A Mairs, Laurens; R R Blakoly, Clinton; L Weil, Philadelphia; J H Rion aud son, J M Rutland, Winnsboro; A M e. Ree 8 C; J S Green, citv; W A Hutchings, Chicago; E DeRerry, W ? Humphreys, Green? ville; W Ronand, T J Poguos, Texas; T L McCullough, I) S McCullough, Honea Path. Nlckerson House -F J Gordon, Ala; Cooper Huggins, John A Adams, Baltimore; B DCnlp, *Vm Culp, lt M Stokes, 8 E Latshan, Union; J M Hut KIHI. Barnwell; David Hemphill, Ches? ter; R M Mackey, S M Patterson, W H Patter? son, Pen UM vi vim ia; Joseph H Gay, J T Huggs, Charlotte; J McE Hyde, USA; Georg? North, H T Frapier, J M Dayton, New York; 8 Jacobs, Washington; Mrs Smith, Mrs Shiver, King ville; J C Ranks, R C Swafiield, D DeSanssure, city; Dr DeSaussuro, Camden; John W Brown, Norfolk; H G Van Cutt, Montreal, D H Rice, Barnwell; II D Baukhoad, California. LIST OF NEW Anvr.ivnsEMENrs. W. D. Love St Co.-Wholesalo Dry Goods, Ste. Lifo and 'l'untine Assurance Company. C. H. Manson-Stockholders'Meeting. 1). C. Poixotto St Son.-Auction. E. W. MeLenna-Granito Mill Stonea. James Conner's Sons-Printers' Warehouse. D. B. Haselton-Something New. Acts Passed by the Stato Legislature. Kosiioo.-Tho Norfolk Daily Journal, Ot December ll, 18C0, says: "This medicino is rapidly gainiug conti denco of tho people, and tho numerous testi? monials of its virtues, given by practitioners of medicino, leaves no doubt that it is a safe and reliable remedy for IMITHITV OF TUE BLOOD. LIVES DISEAHK, Sta." Tho la-t Me li''<il Journal contains an arti clo from Prof. R. S. Newton, M. D., President of tho K Medi-Collegc, city of New York, that ?peaks in high terms of its curative proper? ties, and givre, a special recommendation of KOKK.m to tho practitioners of medicine. This is, wo behove, tho llrst instanco where such medicines havo boen nf?cially endorsed by the Facnlty of any of the Medical Colleges, and reflects groat credit upon tho skill of Dr. Lawrence, its compounder, and also pnts "Koskoo" in tho v.vs of all other medicines of the present day. F2<>