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COLUMBIA, S. C. Sunday Boorning. August 21,1870. Free Debate Demanded. The Stato ia now passing through n heated and excited canvass. We do not regret this. A storm of debate was need? ed. Tho air had grown thiok with nox? ious vapors, and the malaria of radical? ism was affecting tho body politic and threatening to fill tho veins thereof with ita corrupting taint. We needed a stir. There waa needed the breath of discus? sion to pass over the fields of politics. It has come, and lot it grow until it be? comes a tempest to lash the State into aotivity. Out of this commotion will come good. It was meet to call in ques? tion, before the popular tribunal, the misdeeds of a corrupt and corrupting regime. But there is one clement which we havo never thought should be thrown into the canvass, and this is tho element Kit violence. Free discussion, free speech, is all that is necessary. We know that falsehood is nimble, but it is only so when it puts on the garment of truth; and so long ns truth is left freo to com? bat error, wo have little fears as to tho result. Thus far all the disposition to HBO violence seems to como from tho rad? ical faction. When Governor Scott passed his notorious elegy on Winchester Rifle Law, and followed it up by arming the negro militia, and issuing ball car? tridges, he suggested the role of violcucc and intimidation to his dupes, bia tools and his minions. See the reports of vi? olence at Edgeiield Court House, and of Wimbush's conduct at Chester Court House-to say nothing of other similar incidents. This indicates the animus of tho radical regime. Wo havo a few sober suggestions to make upon this subject. We kuow that the great mass of the colored people arc not parties to this violent role. Wo hope that the responsibility will be allowed to rest upon whom it proporly belongs, viz upon Gov. Scott himself, and his black and white leaders of tho colored people. We hope that our friends will be mode rate, but firm and resolute. Whilst cou ceding free debate to our oppoucuts, ld us demand it for ourselves, and soo tho I wo have it. No infringement should b< allowed upon the rights and dignities o a formal meeting of tho friends of ou: cause. Whenever necessary, let a com mittee large enough to preserve order bi nominated to keep order, and after du< notice, let them keep order. Wo advisi no resort to violonce, except in legiti mate self-defence, and under the sane tion of obvious duty. Let our niodera tion be knowu of all men, but let our dc toruiinution also stand out in bold relief In fine, we advise the adoption of th Sbakspcariun injunction: "Beware oj entrance into a quarrel, but being in, bea it, that the opposer may beware of thee." The opposition to the radical reg im in this State, arrayed under the bau uer; of reform, retrenchment and relief, w are pleased lo say, gathers strength as i progresses. There is a good promise o success, and certain are we that if ever mau, black or white, opposed to tin reigning dynasty, would do his duty, uni his whole duty, we shall repeat iu Sout Carolina the victory won iu North Care lina. As it has been well said, tbo Rt form organization can scarcely be eallci a political party. It is a generous move meut, outside of party linea and ns tional issnes, to relieve South Carolin from the evils and burdens of a corrur. aud partial faction. If he is thrice urn ed who hath his quarrel just, theu i more than triple armor do the Rel om ists make their good fight. If Heave blesses a good cause, then must its favc rest upon the ends contemplated by th Reformists. Let, then, thc good work g bravely on. Let the good people of tb State everywhere rally. If others thei bo liko Judge Orr and Col. Graham, wb haye no stomach fer this light, Jet the] go. Tho genuine sons of the State ii tend to hold their own. It is a siguil cant indication, that wherever Judge Ca pentcr, Gen. Butler aud other Reforme: have spoken, a decided impression hr been tho result. The power of truth i thus illustrated. Nor i? there any doul now as to tho unanimity with which tl effort for reform will bo prosecuted. ? the part of tho sober, intelligent aud vi tuous people of tho Stato, there is bi one voice. Political prudery aud a ce tain sentimentality muy iufluenco a fe men to decline to enter heartily in tl movement for Reform. But the gre; mass of tho people opposed to radicalis are tabing a sensible view of tho matte aud are seeking by practical means i eave tho State for themselves nud the posterity. - General Grant has had a sheriff's wu rant scrvod upon him in St. Loui damages laid at 63,000, because a hon belonging to bim kicked and broke tl leg of another horse that was iu tl same pasture with bis. Wind? la Superior* Oar readers will flud.^lsewhero au in? teresting article on this subject, -wheruiu the London 'Economist discusses, the comparative merits I of tho French ' and German soldiers in a fair spirit.. Here? tofore it bas been generally held that tho palm of superiority lay with the French, and in this view wo have coucurrcd. But wo must in candor avow that our views havo been modified by recent results. Whatever may have been the case, in this Franco-Prussian struggle, it is cer? tain that the Prussian has not shown himself loss the soldier thau the Gaul, The truth is, the German und Gaul both fight well, and other thiugs being cqunl, the heavier weight of the German gives an advantage. It is impossible not to view with admiration the spirit aud pre? cision which have marked the move? ments of tho Prussians. War having beeu declared, nil France becomes at once vain-glorious, and rire la gloire becomes tho national cry. It is at ouce assumed that the conquering eagles of France will move at once on to Berlin. And Louis Napoleon, iu the style dramatic, with the Prince Imperial in hand, places himself at tho head of his army, and tho impression is prevalent that VT crony stands near, ready to crown him with the laurels of conqueror. . Not so was it that Prussia went into tho strug? gle. King William, in a God-fearing spirit, regrets tho necessity which has been brought upon him to resort to the dread arbitrament of battle, solemnly protests that he is not responsible, and resolutoly prepares for war. Diplomacy having douo its work, Bismarck retires, and Von Moltke proceeds to orgauizo hie plans of campaign, and under tho indu ence of Prussia's iron system, tho co? lumns of uuited Germany are silently put in motion, aud soou the French art found confronted with superior forces, and the three columus of the Prussia! army movo resistlessly on, aud carr.) everything beforo them. The Freud fight with great gallantry, but are out numbered, and apparently out-generaled Uuless recently checkod, it may bo sait of the Prussian columns that they bavi marched steadily on from the timo the; left their original linos. It is undeuia ble that both armies have fought will great spirit aud bravery. Both power are calling into play vast energies. W cannot butsnggest how much better tbs these great euergies were called i uto es ercisc upon peaceful fields. We agar invite the reader's attention to thc arti clo we have referred to. -?-??-> Our despatches indicated, several day ago, that Paris wus "greatly agitated. The terrible news, yesterday, must bav materially iucreased this agitation. Mai sbal McMahon, it is believed, is in fu retreat ou Paris, having failed in h: pet movement. Tho Frcuch loss i; doubtless, very heavy, aud tho soout foreign powers interfere, tbe better ft all parties. A Laudou telegram expresse the opinion that "if tho Prussians ni proacb Paris, a revolntiou is iuevitable. A revolutionary sentiment is gatherin strength in that city. It has alread found utterance in the Corps Legisla ti: well nigh reproducing tho tomnltuoi scenes in the Constituent Assembly < 1789. It has been allowed a vent in tl singing of the "Marseillaise" at tho th atres, in the enfe concerts, and in tl streets. Not content with this, it brol out iu shouts of "Down witb Napoleon! "Vivo la R?publique!" "Abas Ollivier "Les Ministres a Cayenne!" and in sin< ing obscene abuse of the Government the old revolutionary air of "Les Lat pious," wheu the first battalion of tl Garde Mobile went off by railway Chalons. A correspondent o? tho New Yoi Times, speaking of tbebatllo of Woert j says: i On so lurge a sceno of action it wou have been impossiblo to judge of tl exact loss sustained. I see uo reaso however, to doubt tho official return t the German side, which gives about 1( OOO Prencbmeu aud 7,U0? Germaus ho du combat, and about 7.0UU prisouc taken by tho victors-1,000 in the batt aud 3,000 iu thc pursuit. These lossc with the further loss of cannon and o I tors, made the battle of Woertb au ev day io.* France. The following appointments have bc< made for Judge Carpenter aud Cloner Butler: Yorkville, Monday, August 22. Hock Hill, Tuesday, August 23. Landsford, Wednesday, August 21. Laucaster, Friday, August 20. Caindeu, Monday, August 29. Sumter, Wednesday, August 31. Liberty Hill, Kershaw Co., August 2 Darlington C. H., September 5. Chesterfield C. H., September 7. Bounettsville, Friday, September 9. Florence, Saturday, September 10. Mariou C. H., Monday, September 1 Kingstroo, Wednesday, September 1 Mauuiug, Friday, Soptember IC. Orangeburg C. H., September 19. Barnwell C. H., Septombor 21. Walterboro, Colleton. Septombor 33 White Hall, Colleton, September 24, Beaufort, Monday, September 20. A DANGEROUS COUNTERFEIT -A dan- j go rou.s $20 counterfeit is in oiroalation. AU the not?s so far discovered aro evi dontly 'printed from the same plate, which is remarkably well engraved. The name of the hauk differs in every case, this portion of the plate being evidently left blank, and various times introduced, so as to better avoid detection. Tho ouly noticeable blemish in tho notes is a slightly blotted appearance iu tho vignette aud au inferiority iu tho paper. HENRY CLEWS & Co.-We take occa? sion to ment ion another very remarkable success of tho above firm. They have lately taken ou tho bunking of several important railway companies, and some? how new business of the first class seems daily driftiug to the house. Mr. Clews, though of our younger bankers, bas nevertheless beeu a good wdiilo in busi? ness, aud has long enjoyed a national re? putation in bis professiou. Quiet, ur? bane, pevor oppressed with care or grave under tho weight of heavy affairs, iu Wall street or in society, at his bank, at tho dinner-table, or at tho scientific meetings; always easy, and though insou? ciant, as tho French huvo it, yet never pushing himself or his views, he hardly prepares us for the surprises, which, iu tho social or tho banking world, he lukes occasion so often to enact. These quiet achievemeuts import character beyond mere talent, and this is witnessed ulso by the large list of clients, of tho best sort, who hold to and believe iu him, while new oues of the samo kind are coustautly resorting to his house. Tho London firm is Clews, Habicht & Co., No. 5 Lothbury street.-The Stockholder. Wo hovo already noticed tho esta dish raont in London of a brauch of the New York houi'oof Henry Clews ? Co., under the firm name of Clews, Habicht & Co. Tho extensivo nature of the busiuoss trausacted by these houses may bo gath? ered from tho followiug list, of which they aro tho Bankers and Fiuauciul Agents: For tho State of Alabama; the City of Brunswick, Georgia; Burlington, Ce'dar Bapids and Minnesota Railroad Company; Brunswiek aud Albany Rail? road Company, of Georgia; Selma, Ma? rion aud Memphis Railroad Company; Memphis, Holly Spriugs, Okolona and Selma Railroad Company; Selma and Gulf Railroad Company; East Alabama aud Cincinnati Railroad Company; Wil? mington, Cburlotte and Rutherford Rail? road Company; Cartersville aud Van Wert Railroad Company, of Georgia; the Burliugtou aud South-western Railroad Company, of Iowa; Baltimore, Ohio aud Michigan Railroad Company; Western North Caroliua Railroad Company, (Eastern Division,) aud the National In i sur.iuco Company, of Now York. .[Wall Sired Journal. j A military critic in the Neue Erete Presse thinks the Prussians have made a mistake iu dividing their troops into three separate armies, instead of keeping them together. This, be says, is owing to tho traditional Prussian policy of bringing up as many members of the Hohenzollern dynasty as possible to the art of war. The Ring, who fought at Waterloo in bis youth, naturally wants a ?separate commaud for himself; wbilo the Crown Priuce, who bas a reputation to make, aud Prince Frederick Charles, who showed such great military qualities at the battle of Missuude, are also ambi ! tious of a similar position. But such a division of commands, observes thc critic, is very prejudicial to tho movements of an army, aud has ofteu caused its defeat. Clausewitz says: "There is nothing more unmanageable than nu army divided into three parts, except oue divided iuto two parts." Tlio victory of Napoleon I, at Liguy, \va3 duo to tho fact that tho Eng? lish army was separated from tho Prus? sian; and in 1812, he defeated, iu detail, the armies of Barclay de Tolly aud Bra gation, by using similar tactics. In tho Italian war of 1850, again, the Austrian army, after the battle of Maganta, sepa? rated into two parts-one under General Wimpffeu, the other under Gen. Schlick, the Emperor retaining tho chief com? maud over both divisions; and the book on this war, published by tho Prussian headquarters* stuff in 1863, says that this separation was the chief cause of Aus? tria's defeat. The samo circumstances wore repeated iu Italy in 1800, when tho Archduke Albert owed his victory over the Italians, in a great degroo, to tho se? paration of their forces. It is true, that in the last German war, the Prussian tac? tics were the same in this respect that they are now; Goo. Herwarth, Prince Frederick Charles, and the Crown Princo euch entered Bohemia separately. But it was tho fault of tho Austrians that they did not tnko advantage of this mistake. Even at Koniggrattt, tho army of Prince Frederick Charles bad to bear the wdiolo brunt of tho battle, aud it was all but too lato when tho Crown Prince arrived and secured tho victory to tho Prussians. Travelers can get Room and Bed, at all hours, nt ExciIANOE HonSE. Funeral Invitation. Tho fi ?onda and acquaintance*] of Mr. and Mrs. George Konsiuau, are invited to attend the fanerai of their hon THOMAS, at the Washington Street Church, TU IS MORNING, at ll! o'clock. New Things. COD LIVER OIL and Fancrc?tinc, Co.l Liver Oil with Uypophospliitos, Elixir of Gentian and Iron, Wine of Wild Cherry f? r rutett, Wino of Pepsin, puro Powder of Pepsin, Elixir of barks, Iron and Bismuth, Elixir ot Pepsin, Panoroatinc and Bismuth. Those peparations aro worthy tho attention of inva? lida. Tor aale by HE1N1TSU, j AUK 12t_Druggist anil Apothecary. DISCONTINUED.-The uao of tho dirty, hair staining preparations, aluco tho introduction of PIIALON'S VITALIA, oa SALVATION FOU Tm: HAIR. With marvelouH precision it produces tho exact shado of color desired, and is lite* rallv transparent ?nd undenting. Sold hy all A foal mordor WAS perpetrated oa the person of Hon. J. H. Waldrop, a Demo? cratic member of tho Alabama Legisla? ture, on the 13th instant, near Esoataw pa, Jackson County. On tho evening above stated, about half-past 6 o'olook, as he was going home from his place of business, Dr. Waldrop was ambushed and shot, about one-third of n mile from Escatawpa. Thirteen largo buok-shot entered his breast, ranging diagonally across from left to right. F ATAD DUEL NEA? SAVANNAH.-A pri? vate despatch reoeived here, yesterday, reportod the occurrence of a duel, yes? terday morning, botweou two gentlecucu of Savannah-Mr. Ludlow Cohen, ne? phew of Mr. John J. Cohou, of this city, and Mr. B. Aiken-in whioh the formor received a mortal wound, causing his death in n few hours. [Augusta Constitutionalist. A colored man named Carolina McMurry writes to tho Auderson Intelli? gencer, dcuounoing tho Scott ring, and urging tho colored men of the State to vote for tho Boform candidates. Stocks and Bonds. Gold and Silver. BANK BILLS AND COUPONS, JURY CER? TIFICATES, COUNTY CLAIMS, Ac, Ac, bought and sold by I>. GAMI5KILL, OFFICE-Columbia Uotel Building. August 21_limo_ Just Arrived, THE only Genuine Imported Partugas SE GAUS iu tho city, to be had at August 21_POLLOCK'S. Just Arrived, ANOTHER Consignment of Bagly's Michi? gan Fine Cut Chewing TOBACCO, to be had at _POLLOCK'S. Another Shipment OF Btaltz's Genuino Pan-Cake CHEWING TOBACCO, just received at Ang_21_ _POLLOCK'S. POLLOCK'S. THIS is tho only First-class RESTAURANT in the citv; and is always prepared to fur? nish the finest of LIQUORS AND MEALS, at reasonable prices and hours. August 21 Peach Brandy. PERSONS wishing to mit up peaches, will lind puru Apple aird Peach BRANDY for sale, nt CANTRELL'S, Aug 21 Main street. Penmanship. Jr THE undersigned respectfully in AS^~*^7\ forms the citizens, and the public JsScSSm. generally, tba' lie is prepared to give lessens in PENMANSHIP, to youths and adults, at reasonable rates. He also will exe? cute, tit the ?bortest notice, writing in Ger? man, Old Church and English Text, Italics, Unman Antique and Lipidnr, Monk, Gothic, German Chancery Gothic, Italian, etc., either plain or ornamented, with gilt, silver and bronze shading. J. BAIILMANN. Aug 21 1?_ T. F. nuomc n. n. nunoiNS. u. c. UUDOINS. BRODIE & CO., COTTON Factors and Commission Merchants, Xorth Atlantic Wharf, CHARLESTON, 8. C . LIBERAL advances made on Consignments. Refer to ANDREW SI MONDS, Esq., Presi? dent 1st National Bank, Charleston, S. C. Aug 21 8mo Nelw Mackerel v JUST to hand. No. 1, 2, and >Sgtt**?S?5? a MACKEREL, catch of 1S70. For ?ale by _ GEORGE SYMMER8. Carolina Manufacturing Company, HAYING opened a Branch House in the city of Columbia, offer for sale the late*: patented and beet made STOVES; the most improved patterns and regu si/.es of all kinds of TIN-WARE, and everything in these particular lines, with contidence of their merit. GUTTERING, ROOFING and all kinds of job work done with despatch, by superior workmen. Plumbing, in all its branches, ex? ecuted. If you want Water carried to all convenient points about your premise*, we will do your work at auch prices as will enable all to afford it. Tho public are invited to call. Store in Ehrlich's Building, four doora below Bryce's corner. Aug 18 f Oats, Oats'. 1 i\f\{\ BUSHELS Prime Heavy OATS JLJWUU foreale low by Ausr 10 EDWARD HOPE. New Family Flour. 1 F"Cn RBLS. New and Choice Family IOU FLOUR for sale low by Aug 10 EDWARD HOPE. DR. THOMAS T. MOORE, O FFICPi Main Street, over Messrs. I ryan A McCarter's Bookstore. AUK 18 2mo Rare Chance. TO make room for a new and splendid collection of CARRI? AGES and BUGGIES, now being selected by Mr. W. K. Greenfield, in Northern manufactories, wo will close out tho present well assorted stock AT COST. Aoply next door to tho Ropositorv. LEA Pit ART A* SLOAN, Aug 10 I? Agents. Creme De La Creme. .^QQ BARRELS very superior FAMILY .iou barr?la low priced and medium qualities. For sale low by EDWARD HOPE_._ Rio Cottee. ET i\ BAGS RIO COFFEE, (ot sale low to Ovf dealers by EDWARD HOPE. Clarets. i Bf rv CASES TABLE CLARET, for sale low, i fjY J for cash, by GEO. SYMMERS. Old Java Cottee. ' Syd MATS Old Gov. rnment.IAVA COFFEE, ? Li\r for sale a' reduced prices. E. HOPE Fresh Crackers. 1TUMI LY PACKAGES ASSORTED CRACK ; ERS, consisting of Milk, Cream, Egg, Butter, B iston and Lemon Crackers. ALSO, Fresh Sugar, Butter, Soda, Lemon and EGG CRACKERS, just received and for *alc at wholesale and rotail by J. & T. R. AGNEW. SHAVING SALOON, 11V REESE ?\; THOMPSON. THE undersigned would respectfully inform thc citizens ot Columbia and vicinity that theyhavo opened a SHAVING 8ALOON, on Plain street, opposite Dr. Fair's, whore they guarantee satisfaction in every respect. JAMES REESE, July 23 _JAMES THOMPSON. Finest Wiues, Ales and Liquors, so say connoisseurs, at EXCHANGE HOUSE. m? ocal Items. PHONIXIANA.-Having parsed "Orr" Borne timo since in a very ingenious way, we presume of conreo that the Winus boro i^eios will uow decline the word. In bis day, Dr. Sam. Johnson was in tho habit of saying: **Patriotism is tbe last refuge of a scouu drel." In our day, it is lot/ally. Tbo Bible says, "Charity covers a multitude of sins." According to tho creed of rad? icalism, so does being .Moil." Vallandigbam, of Obio-bis idea of a .'loyal man " is upholding tho flag of bis country with ono baud and loyally steal? ing with Ibo other. Tho colored troops all over the State aro full of martial lire. Tho militia like the measles-must pass through them, aud we don't object, but it might be well for Dr. Scott to see that the dis? ease does uot endanger tho public health. Paris is a groat city, but doth not ul ways behave herself iu a seemly way. She romiuds us of a handsome womau vain, fickle, passionate, unreasonable ; capable at ouco of strong devotion and of base desertion. The Bev. J. P. Newman bas gone nil tho way to Utah to oppose ia debate the doctrine of polygamy. Dr. Newman is Chaplain to Congress, and as charity be? gins at home, why did not the Doctor open the debate at Washington? "Why went ho forth?" Au easy way to get into trouble is to say, "Down with King William," in a German beer saloon, or to say, ** Up with him," in a French cafe. The French have a corps called thc "Zephyrs," made up of ex-scamps iu general, who go into battle with tho cry of " Vice lu morl." Tbe "Imperial Baby" of France huv ing disappeared from public view since receiving bis "baptism of lire," upou which occasiou tho "soldiers wept at his tranquility," it is conjectured that ho took cold and has bceu returned to the maternal caro. King William un nuances a great battle, and adds: "I hasten to tho scene of con? flict." It is to be hoped that be did uot take caro to reach tbe field after tho Gght was over. It appears now that, when to quell tho public alarm, Napoleon wrote: "I hasten to put myself in the centre of the position," ho did not' then and therefore, forthwith restore tho military equili? brium. It has beeu said, "blessed is the man that inventeth sleep." We think, thrice blessed be who did event morphine. It has beeu well said, that there is uo leveller like a great city. It abates and and dissolves pompous people, who ima? gine themselves to bo "some one iu particular." It is now definitely settled-the New York Tribune to the contrary-that when Gen. Graut passed James Fisk, Jr., tho latter gentleman did not "make a face with his fingers" at Gen. Graut. Mr. Fisk was wrongfully charged with the "gyrutory rbinodactylic gesture." This matter is settled iu a card from Fisk him? self. Thus tranquility has been restored at Long Brauch. The aurora borealis was again visible, last night, about S o'clock. Papers ordered to copy tho Governor's election proclamation, will notice an addition to the first paragraph, iu this moruing's PIIONIX. Messrs. H. E. Nichols & Co., insur auco ugeuts, have furnished us with a map of the seat of war, computed from the latest aud most authentic sources. Should you desire to becomo insured, or to study tho position of tho two armies, givo them a call. Tho maps are for gratuitous distribution. Col. Jas. P. Lowe, Chief Engiucer of the Blue Bidgo Railroad, has presented us with a geueral railroad map of the United States-more particularly deli? neating the roan upou which be is en? gaged. A card from Mr. J. Bahlmaun, the well known penman, appears in another columu. He will faithfully perform all be agrees to; and bis skill is unsurpassed. An observer says that cbildrou aro uot so well behaved, siuco tho mothers have takeu to wearing high-buttouod boots. You can get auy kind of book, job and fancy printing executed in best style, at shortest notice and New York j prices, nt PiiOxrx office. ? RELIGIOUS SERVICES THIS DAY.-Tri? nity Church-Rev. P. J. Shaud, Rector, 10,'i A. M. and 5'. P. M. St. Peter's Church-Rev. J. J. O'Con? nell, Pastor, 10,'.? A. M. and 1 P. M. Washington Street Chapel-Rev. Wm. Martin, 10'.; A. M.; Rev. R. D. Smart, 6*4 P. M. Marion Street Church-Rev. Wm. Mood. 10 bj A. M. and 8 P. M. Lutheruu Church-Rev. A. R. Rude, 10}.: A. M. Presbyterian Church-Rev. W. E. Boggs, IO'.,' A. M. aud 8 P. M. Bnptist Church-Rev. E. A. Bolles, 10'., A. M. FIHE.-Jannel's Hall narrowly escaped J destruction, last night. About n qunr- ' ter before ll, the buildings connected ?with Paysinger ?fe Franklin'? cock-pit in tho. rear of tho hall-wero set on fire. Tho flames communicated to a wooden building adjacent, and from theuce to Januoy's Hall-the roof of which was partially burnt. Tho building is used as n post office, nud also as au armory for several colored military compauies, and Winchester rifles were pitched about promiscuously. The firo companies were promptly on hand, aud by their energy and skillful management, stopped the progress of tho flames. SOUTH CAROLINA PENITENTIARY.-We paid a long visit to this "necessary evil," a few days ago, and canuot fail to ex? press our cutir? satisfaction with tho manner in which affairs aro conducted. The placo is kept thoroughly clean, and tho prisouers, one aud nil, can claim that they aro doing "tho Statu some service." Work ou tho cells is beiug pushed for? ward rapidly, and the fifth row is nearly complete. There aro at present 330con? victs-a largo majority colored-nod, for .want of room, three cpuvicts, in uiauy cases, havo to occupy one coll. Besides working on the building, qnarryiug and preparing tho granite, the convicts are employed iu working up marble into mantel-pieces, slabs for wnsh-stoiuls, bu? reaus, etc. ; carpentering; tailoring; weav? ing; shoe-making; general machine work; blacksmithing; gardening, eto. An im? mense dam has been built in the river, and a uew and valuable quarry opeued, which will soon be iu successful opera? tion, under the superintendence of Mr. James Frazer, who is au fail at the busi? ness. The stone and marblo work ?B in charge of Mr. C. Mayhew. Mr. J. C. Cooper has charge of the carpenter shop. Mr. D. A. Hogan ?3 superinten? dent of the weaving room and also of the tailoring. Mr. Wm. LaSallc has charge of the shoe-making department. Mr. J. T. Wright superiutonds the ma? chine shop; and Abraham Smith, au in? telligent colored man, looks after the blacksmiths. Mr. P. Flynn nttcuds to tho gardcuers. Gen. Stolbraud gives his I personal supervision to tho prison, and woe-betide any officer who is derelict in the performance of his duties. MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The Northern mail is opeued for delivery at 8 n. m.; closed 8.30 a. m. Charleston and Green? ville, opened 5.30 p. m. ; closed 8.30 p. m. Western, opened 9.30 a. m.; closed ? p. m. Charleston, evening, opened 8a. m.; closed 1.30 p. m. On Sunday, the post office is opeu from 9 to 10 a. m. HOTEL ARRIVALS, August 20. - Colum? bia Hotel.-John T. Monroe, Philadel? phia; W. G. Mayos, Nowberry; DeLeou Whildcn, M. P. O'Connor, wife and son, T. D. Gillespie, Charleston: H. C. Cappes, G. Mason, N. C.; B. J. Boone, Texas; Dr. Thomas Smith and servant, Society Hill; A. C. Spaiu, Darlington Nickerson House.-John J. Gormley, Geo. B. Anderson, C. C. & A. R. R. ; H. F. Bardwell, S. Cox, Ad. Joseph, Ga. ;S. P. Houston, Charlotte; W. W. Rice, H. L. Mulleu, S. C.; R. E. Hughson, Rich? mond. LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. D. Gambrill-Stocks and Bonds. Pollock House-Segars, Tobacco, Sec. J. Bablmanu-Penmanship. Brodie Sc Co-Commission Merchants. P. Cantwell-Peach Brandy. UnlosB tho food, aftur passing into tho sto? mach, ia thoroughly digested, both body and mind suffer. The digestive organs ar? op? pressed, tho bowels constipated or irregular, tho brain lethargic, tho nervous system unna? turally sensit ivs, tho animal spirit depressed and the pulse uuequal, heart-burn, llatulency and sick headache are also some of the rosults of indigestion. Thoreforo, how necessary must it appear to tho candid roader that tho digostive organs should bo kept in proper tone to perform tho functions nature requires of tb em. For this purpose, no hotter or moro palatable preparation is in existence than LIPPUAN'S GREAT G KUM AN BITTERS. A2112 A NEW A I> VERTISI.NO Donon.-Every timo a lady who uses fragrant SOZODONT opnus her mouth, nho advertises the article. Tho state of her teeth is a certificate of its excellence. No spot darkens their surface, no impurity clings to thom, tho cushious in which they are sot aro rosy, and tho breath that swells through them is sweet aa tho breezo of June. "SPALDING'S GLUE," useful in every bou?e. A21 t3 Tun attention of the reader is respectfully invited to tho advertisement of Bradfield ?V Co., in another column. They aro undoubt? edly selling thc best remedies out for tho diseases they aro recommended for. BRAD KI KI.n's FEMALE UEOULATOR and Br. PnorniTT's CKI.EHUATEU LIVER MEDICINE, has certainly cured more alilicted persons than any two medicines of their age. Try thom and bu well, as those gentlemen guarantee satisfac? tion or money refuuded. 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