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COLUMBIA. S. C. Friday olorniner, September 9,1870. ij The Minority Syatcm-Pro?rcsa ot th? i Movement for Proportional Represen? tation. In these columns we have not unfro quontly coiled at tout ion to the need and tho wisdom of euch n governmental re? form as would seoure minority, or rather proportional representation. Desiring to keep the aubjeot before tho people, we append some extracts to show tho progress of the idea. Tho New York Times, of September 4, says: At the Minority Convention, nt Bend? ing, Penn., Om Wednesday, the follow? ing resolutions were unanimously adopt? ed: Resolved, That We eau conceive of no other remedy for auch wrong and op? pression excopt iu a system which will ?secure to each local minority, us ucar as can be, ita'proporliouul share of local representation. Resolved, That such minority represen? tation will not only remedy the wrongs of whioh wo more especially complain, -'but will also teud to lessen unjust, illibe ral'partisanship, ami to promote greater ipurity itt legislation. Resolved, Th nfc a.fair.nip] .proportionato "representat?pn of minorities by districts is not only ip;st, .but is in;accord with tho .spirit of npVcrar.Stato political systems, whioh pr?vido for ?lie olpction of Liegis lators by districts in order to protect tho minority at largofrom tb,0 unjust domina? tion of tho mojority.aswell as to guard ?the interests of localities, and which wo propose now. Ieppprement by placing ?the local miuAUty beyond the unjust domination of the local majority. Resolved, That in view of the taking of the present census and the approach? ing legislative re-apportion nient of tho .-State, wo reoommeod the passago of acts ujf .Assembly by tho next Legislature, em? bodying the principles of minority repre? sentation in reference to the Legislature, Boards of County Commissioners, Direc? tora of tho Poor and County Auditors, as well as township and other offices. Resolved, That we recommend tho pas? sage of an aot of Assembly providing for a Constitutional Convention, to be com? posed of members elected ou the minori? ty principle, and to such Convention, in making the many Constitutional reforms eo loudly demanded for years, we re? spectfully recommend that tho princi? pal of minority representation be eui bodied in the uew Constitution of our Commonwealth. Resolved, That we tender our hearty congratulations to the people of Illinois for their great and salutary advance in the act of self-govern mont, by adopting the plan of' thefree vote for tho election of representatives iu their Legislature, -and for tho choice of directors and malingers of all incorporated compnuies iu their State; and that we pledge to them our b?Afc efforts to extend this wholesome' 'reform which they bavo .begun, HO far us our power aud iuflncuee may extend, to Federal, State and mu? nicipal elections, confident that thereby we sholl promote tho best interests of oar whole people, joined together in a -union of free institutions. Resolved, That the people of Pennsyl? vania, ?f.every political party, be iuvited .to unite in promoting the important ob jeots embodied in the foregoing resolu? tions. Resolved, fJihai the chairman of this ?Convention shall appoint an executive committee of twenty-one persons, to serve during the coming year, whoso ?duty it shall be to use all proper measures to promote the objects and purposes of the above resolutions. Resolved, That a committee of five be .appoiuted, who shall lay the proceedings .of this convention heforo the next Le? gislature, aud who shall be authorized, by means of an address, and by personal intercourse, to enforce upon tho mem? bers of tho two Houses the objects con? templated in tho resolutions passed by thia convent ion. Speeches were then mudo by Hon. Charles lt. Buckalow, who was present by invitation, E. J. Moore, Bon jam in Bannan, J. S. Richards and by Mr. Lear, the President of tho Convention. The Convention, shortly after 5 p. m., ?adjourned sine die. And our cotemporary, a Republican journal, thus comments upon the sub? ject-which does indeed address itself to men, irrespective of creed or eolor: "Minority representation" is an infe? licitous term with which to d escribe the object sought by those who would re? form fundamentally the representative ?system; aud we are Dot surprised at Mr. Buckalew's desire to find a bettor. Thc theory of party government concedes .everything to majorities - minorities bave only tho rights which constitution throw around them, and among these political representation is uot included. Practically, that belongs exclusively ta the majority, whoso inclination is more and moro to ignore minorities iu thc conduct of affairs. Tho despotism ol majorities iu a ropublic takes tho place .of despotism UDder kings, und merci lessly is its power exercised. The aux iety to secure more real freedom und .a greater equalization of power is natu ral enough, but some time will probably elapse before tho American peoplo con? cede to minorities, as such, tho princi? ple contended for by tho advocates ol itbe chango. The impartiality of its ope cation adds to its difficulties. Partisan energy cannot be brought to buur iu it; favor. Its adoption by Illinois is gooe experimentally, and if it succeeds there other States may bo tempted to folio? the example. But its adoption thon was the result moro of apathy than o; zeal. Mr. Buckalow would popularize it bj designating the plan as one to secure i "free vote." Tho term is preferable tc "cumulative voting," because appealiuf more directly to the popular sense of justice. 3y the tyranny of majorities, minorities are in effect disfranchised. There may be an insignificant difference between the two aggregates at an elec? tion, but that difference suffices to render tue minority non-existent for -the pur poses of legislative action. By securing to every voter his proportionate sharo of influence in an elootion, a free vote would be secured. Thero would be an equita? ble adjustment of electoral power if every vote were in nomo manner repre? sented in the result. Tho "freo-vote" movement aims at this and nothing moro. Tho subject commends itself most readily to thinkors, and, unfortunately, thinkers are not as potent as they ought to bo in political management. "Mi? nority representation" has, therefore, gained ground slowly; tho "free-vote" idencanuotbe expected to movo much faster. Its introduction must be gradual. .Wo seo something of it hero and thero in minor local matters-in boards of elec tiou officers, aud other things; aud an exleusiou of it in those directions it?, per? haps, tho most feasible mode of accus? toming the people to the working of the principle. Thero will be less violent party opposition than if au attempt were made to inaugurate a general revolution iu thc political system; and success on a small scale will furnish reasons for more oxtonsivo chango. The Convention which met at Rend? ing, ou Wednesday, did uot commit it? self to any special scheme. It affirmed tho general .principle, and loft it to the fostering oarp of a committee, under aus? pices which 'divest it of all party bias. Tho sphere in which tho committee may, iu the first instance, work most usefully is local. The Xregislaturo may well bo asked to remove the present anomaly so far as it affects municipal affairs; und, that accomplished, the influence of the whole electoral body may next be appa? rent in Stat o concerns. For tho pr?sent., at least, the plan is tentative. Let us see how it works before attempting to apply it on a largo seale. It is painful to read tho suggestions of some of the journals of Paris. Chagrin at tho defeat of the Imperial armies has aroused some of tho journalists of France to a pitch of virulent maliguity aud ma? licious rogo entirely incompatible with the press of the boasted ceutre of Euro? pean civilization. Figarroshrieks "pro? vide the Prussians with poisoned pro? visions;" the Gaulois advises its readers to insult all women who do not wear mourning. Theso are not the sugges? tions of Dieu who dare to do aud die, but tho devicet of faint-hearted cravens, who will boat a hasty, albeit shameful, retreat on the the first appearance of un armed enemy. -? ? ? ? SATANIC PROGRESS.-While the mind shrinks from tho bloody record of tho battles now making n shambles of Frauen, it is impossible to refrain from painful admiration of the heroism of the combatants ou either side. It eau no longer be said that in courage the mut) of modern times aro degenerate. His? tory eau tell of no fiercer lighting than that which uow from day to day is hurl? ing thousands of Christian and civilized beings into eternity. But unfortunately enlightenment, though applauded by the spectacle, will accept no wholesome profit from the terrible lesson. Though tho blood of a 1,000 victims should rise to rebuke and deprecate the principal of warfare, still will tho nations make, war a study, and still will tho ingenuity of man be devoted to tho development of the means of destruction. Tho spirit of progress in that respect is a very fiend; its ambition is to multiply und perfect tho engines of death and desolation. [New York Ne wa. Bi: TRUE TO OURSELVES.-The destiny of the white people of this Stuto is iden? tified with the destiny of the white race of tho South, of which it forms but tho thirtieth part. It is absurd to suppose that it will be soparate in its main fea? tures, however much it may differ in tho particular circumstances of its develop? ment. When Virginia throws off cor? rupt government, und Georgia, and North Carolina, and Alabama, it is our triumph, and we have good reason to rejoice iu it. The white raco cannot be degraded here, while it preserves its tono and perpetuates its prestigo there; nor will the brigand flag float in perpet? ual insolence upon our little thirtieth part of the line, when it shull have been torn down by tho strong grasp of our brethren, and trampled iu thu dust in our sister States, united with us, as they are, in history, character and destiny. Wo have but to bo true to ourselves, and ' time will euro our ills and relievo our sufferings. - Winnsboro Neics. RADICAL WORK IN MADISON, FLA. Tho Monticello Advertiser, of a late date, says: A negro iu Mudisou County, who wus perhaps moro fool than knave, and was undoubtedly urged on by the carpet? baggers, undertook to raise a row be? tween thc whito and black citizens. Ho was a Captain, recently appointed by Reed, and ho ordered out bis company and told them the ball had opened. He soon raised an immense crowd of ne? groes, and forming his company at a church called Bethlehem, commenced rapidly gathering arms, and swore to wipe out every man in Madison County; but before tho evening closed whito meu carno pouring in from South, East and West, and if it had not been for some citizens who interceded for them, thero would havo been one camp lesson earth. Tho camp was, however, broken up, tho ring-leaders arrested and put in jail, and tho "whito trash" aa silently disap? peared as they had como. Now York Lion Lager, to bo had at POLLOCK'S. . OPINIONS.- Evory man baa an "opin? ion" regarding the war in Europe and tho Prijssinu victory. People of differ? ent nationalities, of course, entertain different opinions. The New York Star gives them briefly: Tho Englishman's opinion-"The Hemperor is 'umbled." The Frenchman's opinion-" The American's opinion-"I guess that i ob didn't cost less 'au $200,000, 000."" Tho German's opinion-"We peat um pad, py tam, Kink Yilliam. Zwei larger and pretzels." Tho Irishman's opinion-"Faith and tho end on it can't yet." Tho opinion of other nationalities are not worth quoting. ?GOVKUNOK SCOTT AND GENERAL WADE HAMPTON.-Our readers are familiar with the fact that General Butler, ia exposing the political hypocrisy of the leaders of tho Bing, made the distinct charge that Governor Scott, shortly before tho late Presidential election, suid to General Wade Hampton and two other gentle? men, thal, "ho not only wished the State togo Democratic, but wanted to uso his influence to that end, as he was tired of tho negroes, nud would make enough of them rcsigu their seats in the Legisla? ture, so as to give the whito men a ma? jority iu that body." Wo called upon Governor Scott for a denial of this damming charge, which denial ho has never made. It is now stated, however, in the Ring Organ, "ou the authority of Governor Scott him? self," that Governor Scott did not say that "he was tired of tho negroes," aud that ho never did declare that "he wished tho Stuto to go Democratic." All such statements "are pronounced by Governor Scott absolutely false." It is also denied that Governor Soott promised to make enough of tho negro members resign their sents in the Legislature to give tho white meu tho mujority. These state? ments, although not made by Governor Soott in person, aroa categorical denial, by authority, of tho truth of the charges mode by General Butler. That gentle? man received from General Hampton the information upon which tho charges were used, aud we are confident that General Hampton, who is now in the North, will upon his return to tho South state distinctly whether Governor Scott did, or did not, make the promises whoso utterance it is now attempted to deny. What the character of General Hamp? ton's statement will be is shown in au ex? tract from a private letter, which, under the circumstances, wo feel authorized to publish. A frieud with whom we had been in communication upon the subject of the Scott couveuliou, wrote as follows, on August 15th: "General W. Hampton, under date of 10th August, writes to me: 'I have en? closed a letter iu reference to Scott's pledges to ns to-Scott will scarcely dare deny the charges; but if ho.does, tney can be proved.' " Governor Scott has dared, in tho ab? sence of General Hampton, to deny the charges, and as soon as General Hamp? ton returns the charges will be proved. [Charleston News. COMMODORE VANDERRILT BUYS A CHURCH.-Commodore Vanderbilt has bought a church for fifty thousand dol? lars, and secured the use of it to Dr. Deems, pastor of the Church of the Strangers, duriug his natural lifo. The property is very valuable for business purposes, aud will be more so in a few years. The Church of tho Strangers was established during the war as a refuge for Southern families living in New York. Dr. Deems, the pastor, is a member of the Methodist Conference South. The church adopts tho Apostles' Creed as its basis, aud admits all to membership who subscribe to that, without reference to their denominational peculiarities. DEATH OF CAPT. JOHN MAXWELL.-We aro pained to announce tue death of Capt. John Maxwell, athis residence, iu this Couuty, on tho morning of August 2??, 1870, iu tho seventy-ninth year of his age. Mr. Maxwell was ono of our oldest citizens. He had been a member of tho three constitutional conventions, called for various purposes, in the State, du? ring the last forty years. He had also been a member of tho Legislature; and, in all these highly responsible positions, discharged his duty to tho satisfaction of his constituents-Knowce Courier. A disastrous fire occurred iu Yorkvillo on the 8th, by which tho following build? ings were destroyed: Dr. J. B. Allison's residence, J. U. Zurcher's residence and confectionery store, H. Keller Sc Co. 's shoo shop, James Jeffery's residence and store, law office of Williams & Williams, Dr. H. G. Jackson's office, and G. H. O'Leary's saddlery and harness shop. Tho loss by tho lire is estimated to be at least 820,000. No insurance. LONGEVITY.-The Winnsboro (S. C.) News says: Our census marshal, Mr. B. F. Davidson, hands us the names of thc following persons who have passed the allotted timo appointed for mun. Can imy County in the State beat it? Dickey Ruff, 120 years old; Thomas Lyles, 120 yearn old; Polly Hall, 100 years old; Amie Cotie, 100 years old; Scipio Davis, 100?years old-all colored. CONSERVATIVE NOMINATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATURE-York.-James H. Fays sonx, Dr. J. G. Black, Rov. Anderson M eacham, D. T. Lessloy. Oconee-Dr. O. M. Doylo and Capt. J. L. Shanklin. There are 2-11 milos of paved streets in New York city, while tho amount of street cleaning doue each week is ubout 534 miles, several of tho streets requir? ing frequent cleaning. Mrs. Rebecca Griffin, a venerated citi? zen of Edgefield, died on the 2d, in the eighty-fourth year of her age. Genuine Durham Smoking Tobacco, to be bad at POLLOCK'S. It ie said that a San Francisco oat got into the room of an orator somewhat noted as a traveler and speech-maker, ?nd triad to suck-his breath. As tho Story goos, the cat soon bursied, tho wind in him being more than shu could manage. Central Asia has just issued its first newspaper. It was n long time beforo they could decide upon a name for it; at last, they concluded to give it a short name-ono that the newsboys could readily pronounce-and so th?*y called it "Turkietunskaja Vjcdemostt." RESIDENCE DESTROYED DY FIRE. About 12 o'clock, on Tuesday night, fire broke out on tho roof of the residence of Mr. A. Bleakley, three or four miles from tho city, which resulted in the total destruction of tho building, together with the greater part of tho furniture. [.4 vg usia Constitutionalist. Leavenworth ia said to boast, of a mau who is so tall that his likeness cauuot be got iuto oue picture. A local artist has [minted his head and shoulders, and announces that he will be "continued next week." A singular coincidence was noted late? ly in Westford, Vt., tho bell tolling for the death of an infant ono year old, and within one hour, for an old person of 1U0, living in thc uext house. Pan-cake and Michigan Hue-cut Chew? ing Tobacco, to be had at POLLOCK S. New Lisbon, Ohio, has a female base ball club. One of the girls recently made a "home rum" She saw her father coining with a switch. Okra Soup free, every day, at POL? LOCK'S. A Montana town, with a total popula? tion of Only forty-eight, boasts that it had twenty-seven lights in one day. A fine lot of Brandy Peaches, domes? tic, to be had at POLLOCK'S. ilolted Corn Meal. 2pr BARKELS, in fine order, for tale by O Sept!) EDWAltD H O PK. Candy! Candy!! ?V"r BOXES fresh mixed (JANDY ju.-<t rc ?'J ceivod and tor anio at wholesale only, by _J. A T. it. ACS LAV.' Cotton Bagging, -ipr i~\f\(~\ YARDS heavy and medium L?J,VJKJ\J COTTON B?GOING, for ealo by E. HOPE. Iron Ties. A S\ r\f\f^ superior IRON 4tw.\_/VJvJ TIES, for sain low liv Se pt ? E. HOPE. y?ffcfc. School Notice. jfirTBm^ MUS. CORDES will resumo her ^raftCS SCHOOL on THU USD AY, St-p jJFs?SF tomber 15. Sept !) fiiui Richland Volunteer Rifles. ATTEND a meeting of your Ccmpanv, ut Palmetto Encino Houao Hali, THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock, precisely. Bv order of CAPT. A. C. HASKELL. J. H. DISEKEK, Seo'y pm lem. Sept 0 I Axes! Axes!! -j fmf\ DOZEN beat cast Btcel warranter! L\J\J AXES, just reooived and for salo low at wholesale and retail. Also, twenty-live dozon good cast steel AXES at rotail for fl each. Twenty dozen AXE HANDLES, and a fallaupplv of SPADES, SHOVELS, PICKS, MATTOCKS, Ac, Ac. JuBt received, and lor aalo low, by_J. Ac. T. B. AGNEW. The Georgia Gin. THE moBt universally and deservedly popu? lar GIN in use. Everybody who knowa it, buys it, and those who "buy it, are alwaya pleased with it. It claims no needles, no con douacrs, no steel brush, but simply to bc thc beat Gin in uao, everything considered. Pricea moder tc; quality alwava guaranteed. LORRICK 3: LOWRANCE, July 17 2mo Agenta, Columbia. Clarets. CASKS TABLE CLARET, for sain low, for cash, by G KO. SYMMERS. 50 New Mackerel. (Tri KITS ANO QUARTER PARRELS NEW tjKJ MACKEREL, for sato low. Aug 2? EDWARD 1ICPK. New Mackerel -TUST to hand. No. 1, 2, and ?.X^'XS^ 3 MACKEREL, catch of 1870. For H.ile by GEORGE SYMMEKS. Seed Rye. i\rr BUSHELS PRIME SEED RYE, T?rnalo A O by EDWARD HOPE. Seed Rye. FARMERS, save your Corn and Money; koop your Stock fat and healthy, by hav? ing a Rvo Pasturo for winter grazing. SEED for salo by LORRICK .t LOWRANCE. Fresh Arrivals. /"I ENUINE DURHAM SMOKING TOBAC \JT CO, direct from the factory, thc great Dalby Puff Smoking Tobacco, tho Sunnyside Fiuo-Cut Chewing Tobacco-Ibo beat in tho country-Mollera' Fig Chewing Tobacco, very hue, juat received. A full assortment of dioico WINES and LI? QUORS alwaya on hand. JOHN C. SEEGERS. Main street, near tho Post Ofiioe, and Main Htreut, near PIUEXIX Oftica. Julv 2!) For Sale, . . A NEAT COTTAGE, in tho central ??MT* part ot tho city, witli ten rooina -live in illili!, basement and live up-atairs-and no Bossary out-buildings. Possession can be liad on'tho first of October. Inquire at thia Dili co._Jul>l?J_ CHEAP CASH BRUG STORE. E. H. HEINITSH, WHOLESALE AND DETAIL DRUGGIST. SUCCF.SSon TO FISHEIt .V UEINITSn, At tho Old Established Stand, oppouito tho Phieuix Oflico. II AYING made new and advantageous BUSINESS ARRANGEMENTS, tho subscriber will be enabled to oflor vory fjreat indncemcnta to buyers. Gooda well bought aro well sold, and by energy and faith, economy and cash, largo dividends will bo distributed to every purcbasor, in tho choap uoaa of tho articles sold. "A new era" has begun, and all shall Bharo in its advantages by buying their DRUGS ami MEDICINES at this well known and reliable Drug House. Just received: Furo Whito Kerosene Oil, Frosh Congress "Water, Quinine, Morphia, Castor Oil, Alcohol, Sup. Carb Soda, For salo low, by Epsom Halts Aug 27 E. H. HEINIT8H, Druggist. Old Java Coffee. MATS Old Govornment JAVA COFFEE, for salo at reduced nricos. E. HOPE 20 O O gt 1 lt? aaa. m . POST OFFICE HOURS.-Northern mail opens 4.30 P. M.; closes ll A. M. : Charleston abd Oreen ville, open 4.30 P. M.; close 5.30 A. M. Western, opens 12.30 P. M.; closes 2.45 P. M. Charleston, evening, opens 8 A. M.; closes G P. M. Office open Sundays from half-past 4 o'clock to hulf-past 5. The following appointments have been mado for Judge Carpenter and General Butler: Florence, Saturday, September 10. Marion C. H., Monday, September 12. Kiugstrey, Wednesday, September 14. Midway Church, Thursday, Supt. 15. Manning, Friday, September 16. Liberty Hill, Saturday, Sept. 17. Orangeburg C. H., September li). Barnwell C. H., September 21. Wulterboro, Collcton. September 23. White Hall, Colletoli, September 24. Beaufort, Monday, September 2G. SUPREME COURT, September 8.-The Court met at 10 a. ut. Present-Chief Justice Moses und Associate Justico Willard. In tho case of W. E. James and J. J. James, respondents, ra. Jack Smith and Adam Bristow, appellants, Mr. Spain was heard for respondents. After hearing thu argumeut of Mr. Spain on the part of tho respondents, the motion of Messrs. Hnrllce and Ba? ker, the attorneys for the appellants, was grauted. The following order was made: lu the matter of A. C. Spain, Esq.-lu Supreme Court-It is ordered that the said A. C. Spaiu, Esq., attorney and counsellor of this Court, do show cause before this Court, on the first day of the November Term, 1870, why ho should not be at? tached for a contempt in the preseuco of tho said Court, committed during the hearing of the case entitled W. E. James and J. J. James VS. Jack Smith and Adam Bristow in rn. Thomas C. Cox, on the 8th day of September. 1870. At 12 m., the Court adjourned until Tuesday, tho 20th inst., at 10 a. m. PHONIXIANA.-Glenn Springs is in a flurry of excitement over tho tourna? ment and costume ball to como oil* on Thursday next, the 15th instant. Tho up country will send strong delegations and our own District will be well repre? sented. Knights, Quoens aud Maids of Honor (in anticipation) are making pre? parations to appear to thc very best ad? vantage. Preparo yourselves, gentle? men, as the contest will, doubtless, bc a spirited one. A memorandum book, with William Brice's name in it, was pioked up last night, by a colored girl. Tho owner can have tho same by calling at this of? fice, and leaving a small sum for the finder. State Printer Denny has furnished us with a copy of the catalogue of tho South Carolina University for 1870. There were forty-two students in ul tendance. Tho Faculty numbers fourteen-every school having efficient professors. Tho Attorney-General has decided that tho Couuty Commissioners are entitled to pay for such proportional part of the 100 days as they may have served of a year. It is a great mistake to set up our own standard of right aud wroug, aud judge people accordingly. It is a great mis? take to measure the enjoyments of otb ors by our own; to expect uniformity ol opinion in this world; to look for judg? ment and experience in youth; to en? deavor to mould all dispositions alike not to yield iu immaterial trifles; to look for perfection in a fallen world; not tc aim at perfection in our actions; tc worry ourselves and others with whal cannot be remedied; not to alleviate al that needs alleviation, ns far as lies it our power; not to make allowauces foi the infirmities of others; to considei everything possible which we cauuol perform; to believe only what our fiuiti minds can grasp; to expect to bo able tt understand everything. Tho greatest o all mistakes is to livo only for a tim? wdien any moment may launch you i ute eternity. Tho regulation widow's veil is now lc bo a yard und a half in length. What everybody is thinking about thc Rhine nnd rhino. Now is tho time to buy cheap clothing -for next summer. Almost every day there is some de spatch in tho papers about Edmuuc About, and people aro getting aboul sick about reading about About. Tho death is recorded of Mr. Charle; Sloman, long a resident of Charlestor and Columbia, who boro tho title ol "the only English Improvisatoro," ant who was tho author of tho "Maid of Ju dab," and very many other songs. Tho rings of the planet Saturn can bf seen to better advantage nt present that at any time during tho next fifteen yean -so the astronomers say. People who think themselves weather wise are already predicting an unusually cold winter. Imported Bremen Lager, to bo had al POLLOCK'S. A NEW TELEGRAPHIC) SYSTEM.-Tho New York Herald publishes a communi tion from Mr. D. H. Craig, formerly general agent of tho New York Associ? ated Press, reporting tho progress tundo within tho hist six or eight months in tho development of tho "Littlesystem of fast telegraphy." Ho states that the line between Now York and Washington "has been completed and is now in per? fect order, but has not yot been opened to tho public." From tests recently made, he says, it is ascertained that 24, 000 words per hour can bo transmitted over a singlo wiro from Washington to Now York, which is equal to tho aver? age working of more (han thirty six wires by tho Morse system of telegraphy. The colors of the sky at purticulur times afford wonderfully good evidence. Not only does a rosy sunset presage fair weather anda ruddy sunshine, but there are other tints which speak with equal clearness and accuracy. A bright yel? lowish sky iu tho evening indicates wind, a palo yellow wot, a neutral gray color constitutes a favorable sign in tho evening and an unfavorable one iu the morning. The clouds aro full of mean? ing in themselves. If their forms are soft, undefined and feathery, tho weather will he fine. If tho edges are hard, sharp and definite, it will bo foul. Generally speaking, any deep, unusual lines betoken wind or rain, while tho more quiet and delicate tints bespeak fair weather. Simple us these maxims are, the British Board of Trade bas thought lit to publish them for the uso of seafaring men. HOTEL ARRIVALS, Septembers.-Nick arson House.-P.'Babcock, Wm. H. Tres eott, 1). C. Anderson, Greenville; James L. Orr, Anderson; J. M. Tute, wife und child, N. C. ; J. H. Loury, wife, child and servant, S. C.; W. F. Peck, Atlanta; J. Bruce, Ala.; A. J. Stewart, Columbus; E. Joseph, Ga.; J. N. Webb, Ala.; A. B. Galloway, N. C.; G. W. Ba? romee, Ga.; C. E.- Perkins, Ga.; H. K. White, Texas; H. J. Scarborough and wife, Mrs. K. McCary, Bishopville; Mrs. Mower, Newberry; J. D. Clarke, Ala.; D. E. Stalmaker, city; F. A. B. Babcock, Now York; lt. J. Donaldson and wife, two children and servant, MrB. Peet, Cheraw. Columbia Hold-Rev. L. H. Shuck, John F. Bryn os, James Bornan, J. W. O'Brion, A. K irkland, Charleston; P. G. Rockwell, Aiken; Mrs. E. F. Oglesby and ehild, W. D. Kennedy, Augusta; J. G. Edwards, Abbeville; Dr. S. F. Faut, B. J. Singleton, Dr. J. R. Thompson, Newberry; Thos. McNully, Union; Rob't Greenfield, Greenville; S. R. Smith and wife, Baltimore; C. A. Burr, New York; O. J. Lohg, Geo. Glousse, Philadelphia; W. J. Lee, Kingston; L. Goldsmith, A. Farrington. Mobile; P. C. McNulty, Mrs. H. S. McNulty, Miss E. J. McNulty, Miss L. J. McNulty, Miss G. McNulty, Georgetown; Calvin Shailer, Richmond; S. G. Zeiglor, Cokesbnry; Miss MoElroy, Charlotte. LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Meeting Richland Rifles. J. &. T. R. Agnew-Axes, Candy, Aro. E. Hope-Corn Meal, Iron Ties, &c. Mrs. Cordes-School Notice. Tun attention of thu roader ia respectfully invited to tho advertisement of bradfield A Co., in another column. They aro undoubt? edly aching thc best remedies out for the diseases they aro recommended for. BnAn riKLo's FSM.VI.K ItKOCLATon and Dr. I'liur-ioTT's Cnr.Kr.itATLD LIVER MEDICINE, has certainly cured more nfilictcd persons than any two medicines of their age. Try them and bc well, ai those gentleman guarantee autiafac lion or money refunded. A 7 If the testimony of aged persona who have tested tlie vivifying and solacing properties of LIl'MANVS (J it Ii AT GEIiMAN BITTEIiS ia wort Uv of credence, they are decidedly pre? ferable to uny of the unmedicated stimulants or combinations of drugs and alcohol ord in a r ly prfHorihed to cheer the spirits and strengthen the systems of persona of an ad? vanced age. These bitters produce no unna? tural excitement, and theao effects aro at once soothing and strengthening, and they coun? teract to a great degree tho dopresaing inllu onco which the decay of tho bodily en?rgica has lipon tho animal spirita; it is, therefore, that it ia acknowledged nniveraally, that Lipp* mann's Bittera aro cordial for tho aged. S412 A BEAUTIFUL TIIOUOUT.-It may be truth full v ?aid that th? greatest of all pleasings is health, for without it thc joys vouchsafed are turned to aorrows. To all health is osaontial to? life's enjoyment and pnrauita, lo tho voting und old," to the rich and poor. Aro you in aearch of wealthy Health ia nccosaary. Do you desire ollico and worldly honors Of what avail would these ho without health? Tho beauties of spring, the acng of birds, the doop bhio sky, tho rolling ocean, all havo a poetic fascination which bharnia only tho healthy in mind and body; but to tho bick what aro these hut mockeries. The body dis eased, tho miud fickly o'er with tho saddest nf thoughts, oh! that I may livo to appre? ciate the blessings of health. Thia rich boon ia within tho reach of all. Tho remedy at hand in HEINITSU'SQUEEN'S DELiouT.the hoalth pa? nacea. Now is thu timo to try it. A 2 WALLUP IS wrru I'AFBBI-Why aro tho hair coloring preparations kept dark ? .Simply be? cause the light decomposea them and exponen their foul sediment. Heneo tho bottles aro jacketed with paste and paper. "PIIALON'S VI? TALIA, oa SALVATION ron TOE HAIR, on tho other hand, is aa clear and transparent in the sunshine as in the shade. It reviven the na? tural color in every time-bleached liber, and doos not stain tho akin. Sold by all druggists and fancy goods dealera. b?f3 Tun OiiDEii OK TOE DAY.-A general order for SOZODO.NT. In theTEKTii OF ALLOITOSITION it haB become supreme dentifrice of tho ago. No impurity can infest tho teeth cloaned daily with SOZOOONT. QCILLAY. tho bark of tho Chilian Soap Treo, au artiolo which pos? sesses cleansing properties superior to th OHO if any other knowii substance, is ono of tho ingredi nts of thia pccrleaa componnd. Sozo [>ONT ie tho only dentrifico in existence in which thia salubrious botanical product ia in 3orporated. "SrALniNo's GLUE," handy about tho house, monda everything. S4t3