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COLUMBIA, S. C. Saturday Morning:, September 24,1870. Republicanism tm Barop?. Monarchies are the natural enemies of republics. The cold comfort given M. Thiers by Earl Granville, daring their last interview, shows the feeling of "the powers that be" in ' Groat Britain to? wards, the spread of republicanism, while the action of the King of Prussia in insisting that the present Provisional Government of France is an irresponsi? ble mob with which he will not treat for penco and thng recognize, is a sufficient proof of bis antipathy to tho establish? ment oir a republic in hi* neighborhood. The antogonisih between the monarch? ists and the republicans in Europe is deadly. The tending of the age towards universal republicanism and its ultimate prevalence, is merely a question of time. In Frauce it bas reared a defiant front aud has organized for thc immediate ne? cessities of the uatiou. lu Italy the smouldering fires aro with difficulty kept down, the removal of the capital to Homo being rendered imperative ns a cheek to the republicanism that-was becoming- dtrogeraira ro tho present monarohicaHnstitutions of tbatcountry. In Edg?ttt?cT t&V feeling of the masses against "the g??at land own er? i? grow? ing daily more bitter, and the agrarian spirit ha*manifested itself in more ways than one as', unmistakably hostile. The intercourse Between Great1 Britain and the United States* the influence of the American presis oh trm English mind, the dis3 at ^faction of many with the do? mestic and foreign policy or the present cabinet, all have the effect of producing moro or less restlessness. Tho feeling against the feudal element in some of the monarchical countries grows stronger and the establishment, although tempo? rarily, of a republic anywhere in Eu? rope, serves to shake the very founda? tions of feudalism everywhere. With the education of the European masses, comos tho gradual extinction of the monarchial and the formation of the republican forms of government. The intelligent popular mind, no longer be? wildered or awed by tho gorgeousucss, the splendor, the tinsel and trapping of imperialism or royalty, will discover that they are not necessary to a good govern? ment, and will struggle to form a simpler form, and one equally aa strong. There is not a monarch ia Europe who does not feel that his form of government will pass away, and that, too, before many decades. Their tenure of thrones aud power is as brittle as glass and as weak as a rope of sand, else we would not see the spectacle of "vauishiug empires and rising republics." Now-a-days, once let a uatiou get a taste of 'Republicanism, and all hope of a permanent empire.or mo? narchy might as well be given up. Prussia, which is a model of order, energy, intelligence and compactness, is the most efflciout government in Europe, and its power and influence would pro? bably be equally ns well sustained uuder a Republican form of government as uuder its present one to a certaiu ex? tent, the most marked difference being that under a Republican government tbe advantage of tho one-mau power could not be bad, but this would be counter? balanced by a stroug cabinet and a bold ruler. If the empire existed, and Napoleou or the Empress were iu Paris to treat with King William, tho war would spee? dily end, and on more advantageous terms, possibly, the Mobile Register thinks, than Frauoe is likely to get now. But the King of Prussia wants not ouly to take Paris for thc eclat of it, but he wants to put Napoleou back on tbe throne, because be would be able to ma? nage him for the future better than bc could a hot-headed young republic, be? sides he wishes to strangle republicanism io Franco, and to put out this incendiary element, because it would be iu danger? ous proximity to bis own powder maga? zine; for tkure are republican elements in Prussia that might ignite from this blaziug republican firo in Frauce, if it is not stamped out before tho Prussians leave France. England nod Prussia aro undoubtedly iu accord as regards repub? licanism in France; the former will stand aloof wbilo tho latter either forces Napo? leou down the throats of thc Frcucb people, or olso wrings from Franco such concessions, guarantees and provinces 03 will virtually dishonor and despoil her. It is possible King William may succeed in putting Napoleon back, and that "Louis and I" may reign for awhile, but with the (loath of tbe Emperor, thc re? public would be almost a certainty again, for the Bourbons would be then na they have been of late-ignored altogether .and tho march of republicanism, after a temporary check, would bo continued. Strauss was buried at Vienna, August 125, bis violin, with broken strings, shar? ing Iiis gra\e. Mattera Pertaining to the War. TROCHU ON WAH.-Now that the ap? proach of the Gorman armies to Paris brings with eaoh day into greater promi? nence the nanio of Trooho, the General whom tho French Empire rejected, bot npon whom the Ropublio' has imposed its greatest .task, it will bo interesting to see jost what manaor of man he ia, and in what spirit he is likely to administer one of tho most solemn and trying tresta ever confided to a soldier, j In a remarkable passage of his very remarkable book on tho French army a book which, in tho light of recent events, assn m es" an almost prophetic characterr-^-Troohtt 'trims speaks ot the temper in whioh war mast be viewed by soldiers who aro also citizens: "I must bear my. witness," he says, "to a troth with Which my own experience has deeply impressed me, when I declare that nothing less resembles war and bat? tle than the common descriptions of both. War, which imposes so many sacrifices in men nnd money on tho peo? ple who engage in it, and upon the ar? mies which mako it so many trials and efforts, breeds, csiiecially in the coun? tries over which it is waged, most inevi? table misery and disorder. Those of old timo always degeucrated, and iu oar own times ofton still degenerate iuto outrngo, violence aud devastation, wreaked upou tho innocent and habitu? ally .inoffensive populations whioh aro trampled uuder foot by tho contending hosts. Here aro the real, wide-sproad, terrible evils of war. They ure little spoken of, if they aro spoken of at all, for the cry of those ruined people is stifled by tho emotious of tho battle? field and of politics. But tho spectacle of these dumb and helpless Bufferings is heart-breaking to every soldier who pos? sesses the least magnanimity. All such soldiers are amazed that modern civili? zation, which is so proud of having sup? planted force in the dealings of man with man by principles and by tho law, should still be attempting to settle in? ternational disputes by letting loose the scourges of war. The souls of such sol? diers sicken with scorn at tho aspect of the carpet knights who invoke war, and celebrate its glories in a conventional jargou which betrays their vanity, their iguorauce, their ambition and their pre? tension. But, at the same time, the du? ties aud tho responsibilities of high com? mand caunot fail to elevate the senti? ments of ?ll such men. To lead, thou, troops, by tho authority of character and of example, into adopting tho habits and accepting tho rules of disciplino; to dispose them to consideration and kind? ness towards non-combatant populations; to inspire the soldier with respect for himself, with respect for tho mission confided to him by his country, and with such devotion to the high interests I represented by his country's flag as shall make it easy for bim to lay down bis lifo in their behalf-what work can bo more worthy than this of tho noblest heart and the loftiest spirit? From this point of view, I firmly behove that wars which boar the double stamp of right and of necessity oxalt tko temper of a nation, snatch a community from tho enervating enjoyment of a loug peace, aud recon? struct its manhood by tempering au?jw in the ordeal of peril and of endurance its character and its soul." These are the words, aud this is the spirit of uo ordinary captain, and there can be little doubt that, under such a commander, tho defence of Paris and of Franco, whether it be successful or un? successful, will at least bo worthy of a great people and of a civilized age. THE SIEGE OF PAULS.-The investment of Paris seems to be nearly completed, although the circle about it is not yet very strong iu all its parts. But the isolatiou of the cit}' is BO far accom? plished that no intelligence directly from thence eau bo obtained except by special messenger, if such shall be per? mitted or be ablo to moko bis way through tho surrounding lines. In view of the misery and destruction of lifo which iu any eveut must result from an effort to reduce thc city by force, it is to be earnestly hoped that negotiations will even yet render it unnecessary. Paris contains 2,000,000 of souls, aud in addition the rural population for a cir? cuit of twenty miles urouud have boen thronging to it for weeks. Whether the city bas been sufficiently provisioned to support this multitude for a month or two is an important question, in regard to which the accounts are conflicting. If Puris could hold out for sixty days, and if tho spirit of the French people is what it was sevouty-five years ugo, the utter ruin which now threatens France might be avoided. But there are grave doubts on both these questions, lu re? gard to tho capacity of Paris for defence, tho strength of tho Parisian fortifica? tions, built before tho invention of rilled artillery, bas not boen tested. Walls of masonry, unless strengthened by heavy earthworks, could not long resist such missiles as aro now sout from groat guns, and it is stated that tho fortifica? tions ure not everywhero of equal strength. Still, if Gen. Trochu has 200,000 men, and they aro animated by tho ancient French spirit, Paris might bold out, it is believed, against assault for more than a mouth, iu which event annies could bo organized at other points to undertake offensive operations. But whether tho operations against it aro iu the nature of siege or of desperate fighting, as when its 20,000 defenders in lhl4 were overpowered in tho end by the 80,000 allies, all at last depends upon the spirit aud disciplino of tho French. Judging from tho past, tho infant Re? public bas not much chance agaiust the heavy sword which has cut dowu the full-growu empire. Wo carnostly hope, therefore, that tho beautiful city, with its vast population, mostly women aud children, and its treasures of art and science, may bo rescued by negotiation from tho horrors and desolations of siege aud battle-Baltimore Sun. BISMARCK AT HOME-A PROPHETIC j TALK AT THE HOME OF THE PRUSSIAN I STATESMAN-TUE WAU DISCUSSED MOUE THAH ? TEAS AGO.-Tba fol I o wi o g ia taken from an article in the Inst number of the German weekly paper JJahem, or At Roma-. Tub writor is a well-known membercl tfeb Ou?tomu Parliament, Mr. H. Blum?; Fj ' Bo muoh senseless ab il ne is now con? stantly heaped by Fronob ?oribes on oar great statesman-, thai I think it is fit and proper for us, who have so Often of late years listened to him in private and con? fidential conversation, to recall his ut? terances on subjects relating to the pre? sent war, at a time when wo were in the depth of peace. Tiley hav? been kept private by our circle hitherto, because they were to be considered confidential until tbcir author bad made similar statements in public. It was on thc 12th Juno, 18G9, when tho leadiug members of tho Customs Parliament met at Bis? marck's house for supper. Tho hock, thc beer, tho crabs-everything was fourni excellent, and the conversation soon rou high, the nssombly comprising men of the most antagonistic views. As tho evening grew later, many withdrew through a side-door, taking Freuch leave; and Dr. Voelk, of Augsberg, the most eloquent speaker for South Gurman interests, was about to disappear iu like manner, when ho was arrested by a deep, mauly voice calling out, "Hallo, Voelk, you must stoy to toast the 'Bridge o'er the Main;' " aud with these words, Bis? marck detained Voelk, who had that very day given this name of "Bridge o'er the Main" to tho customs union with the South. Thus wo were kept together, and for an hour we sat and plunged into tho discussion of all sorts of things with? out reserve, Bismarck ever witty and full of spirited chafT amidst the most serious discussions. Suddenly, he became quiet and very earuest. The conversntiou had touched upon the Luxemburg question, and his guests did uot conceal their as? tonishment that he should not at that timo have arisen against French arro? gance. Several gen tie in en described the feeling of disappointment caused in their provinces by the moderation and yield? ing policy of Prussia regarding Luxem? burg, and their remarks almost sounded like a reproach. Thereupon, in a few striking words, the Minister drew a pic? ture of the position of affairs at that period. Ile appeared deeply moved by the subject, aud, with genius sparkling iu bis deep oyes, ho contiuued to speak to tho following effect: "I spent a long, bitter week, which, however, histed only Tuesday to Friday, meditating over the question of war with France. The even? tuality of defeat did not trouble us, for wu had Moltko's assurance that we should win. But the question wns whether we should commence war with Franco even though wo had the certainty, or tho ut? most probability, of success. This mo meutous question wo decided negatively, and resolved to enter upon war only in case it should be forced upon us. We did consider all the frightful losses, all the mourning, and all the misery of many thousands of families. Yes, my friends, you may look astonished; but surely you will believe that I, too, have a heart-a heart, let mn assure you, that feels like j'onr own. War is war, and-so terrible oro its consequences, so heart? rending the cry of woo it calls forth, that, as far as my influence goos, it shall never bc resorted to excopt iu tho last extremity." After n brief pause, bc continued: "We thought, and think, that a war with France, by being de? layed, may perhaps be altogether avoid? ed, either by certain events taking place in Prance, or by tho Freuch people learn? ing lo see that two powerful nations have better things to do than to carry on bick? ering about the border. We further? more considered that acquisitions of territory may contain the germ of future quarrels, and that tho two nations, when once set at each other, might have a lift and death struggle of it. We determined to bc masters in our own house, hut not to chauge the liue of frontier as fixed.' Ho concluded, speokiog iu that peculiai maimer when deeply excited, breathing quickly: "If, howevor, they will not re eoguize our desire to bo at peace, and i: war is over forced upon us, wo shall de vote our full strength to it; and you gentlemen of Bavaria, will then, I au sum, hasten to take part in tho firs bittlc, which, I daresay, would bo fough near Metz. Even in that first fight, '. am convinced we shall prove superior tc the French in every respect." Ho stop ped, and Dr. Voelk, to keep up this iu tercstiug couversation, remarked tba Gen. Moltko last year bad assured bin that in case of war, we Germans shouh be found to excel tho French iu point o strength and rapidity of movement "You may take his word for it, my deal sir," said Bismarck, with great emphasiu Ho looked very serious. We now know frota tho teuor of tho secret proposal made, how imminent thc dangor mus havo appeared to bim. Tho remainiu: guests left much impressed by what the had heard, and when in tho street, w agreed that tho words spoken that night should be preserved iu our memory. TUB IUI'EHIATJ PnisoNF.it.-Tho lette by Dr. \V. H. Bussell to the Londo Times, describing tho battles arouutl an the surrender of Sedan, is extreme! graphic. The French Emperor expose himself freely to danger, and wrote litt rally when ho began his letter of sui render to King William with "Not pei mittcd to die at tho head of my army, Ac. Tho Countess Cowley, wife of th late British Ambassador to Paris, and friend of the imperial family, had an ii tcrview with tho Emperor on Saturday General Failly, who was reported II shot for disobedience of orders at Sedat is not only not dead, but occupies wit his .staff finely furnished apartments i Maycucc, and is sumptuously provide for by King William. Tho French ai count, given in a communication in tl Soir, from Diuant, Belgium, thelotl says: Listen, for what I can now give you a pago of history. Napoleon III bavin written to tho King of Prussia the letti which you are acquaiulod with, Willia; replied: "Let him como himself ; otho wise he will be treated like a private soldier, although he .scarcely deserves it." Napoleon then betook himself in the manner related to the farm at wh&bh tho King had established his headquar? ters. Tue cal?che having arrived at the door of the house, the ex-Emp?ro? alighted, extinguished his cigarette, and entored alone into the ! ow chamber; where the King, in a General's uniform, with his holmet on, was walking np and down in a feverish state, his hands crossed behind his back. The Prince. and tho great officers formed a group in ouo of the corners of tho apartment. The ex-Emperor took off his hat and saluted tho King, using tho German language. William did not reply, either by word or gesture, but after a few moro paces, came aud placed himself erect, stiff, and terrible, in frout of Napoleou, who remained bareheaded, withins bend slightly iucliued. "Sire," he said, still iu German, "I como to repeat to your Majesty viva voce what I had the honor of writiug to you yesterday evening." "It is well, sir," replied the Kiug, whose color was considerably heightened, whilst his voice had a whistling souud, owing to tho efforts hu made to restrain himself, "I have decided that Spandau shall bo assigned to you for prison-1 moan residence; you will there wait my further orders." "Sire," said Napoleon - "I have spoken, sir," exclaimed the King, strik? ing his sabro on tho dusty floor of tho room. "Au revoir dunc .Monsieur, mon frere," said tho Emperor, this lime in French; ho then saluted iu the most courteous manner the different person? ages, aud left the room ns calm as if he had been presiding at au opening of the Chambers. When outside, he took a cigarette, and lighted it by the cigar of a cuirassier in white uniform, and was preparing to again get into his carriage, when a general officer came from tbe King to beg bim to pass into a neighbor? ing court, where William, who wished to havo a longer conversation, would send for him. Napoleon said not a word, but, escorted by two cuirassiors, passed into a court where lhere was a small woodoo bench at the edge of a little pieco of water. On this, ho quietly took his seat, continuing to smoko, and only stoppiug at intervals to look at the pool and tho stalf-oflicer, who, standing np, was watching all bis movements. After waiting a quarter of nu hour, thc ex-Emperor, in French, begged the officer to order him a glass ot water. One of tho cuirassiers brought it. Iii moistened his lips with it, aud then looking at the contents of glass, Biuiie? and said to the officer: "Nero, wber. conquered, passed bis last hour near t pond, from which he drank: I am mon fortunato than he." Then, having swallowed all the water and given bael tho glass: "It is true," he added, "thai my reign never resembled bis." So saying, be rosomcd bis smoking After a" good half-hour a general officei came from tbe Prussian monarch to beg bim to enter a room where the King was ! alone. They remained together foi ! nearly an hour und a half, speaking in ; very low tone. At the end of the inter view the ex-Emperor got into a post chaise with the Prussiau arms iu it, nm took the route by Luxemburg to Cassel where he will proceed to Spandau. Thi last is a fortress which protects Berlii on the North-east side; it contains i State prison of a very gloomy aspect Those who form tho suite of the Kiu| pretend that it is the intention of hi Majesty to leave Napoleon them to th end of his days. A perpetual imprison mont, thc Kingia reported to have said would be only the just chastisement o so great au offender. Au officer of th Prussian staff, who is going to Narnu and Brussels on u special mission, ailinn that without the intervention of th Priuce Royal and that of Count de Bit marok, tho King was determined to hav the Emperor shot, so great was his ea asperatiou agaiust him for having cause the death of so many brave soldiers The equipages, carriages, and tho impt rial servants were seized on at Arion b tho Belgian authorities; tho various pei sons belonging to him were liberated o parole, but with a recommendation t get rid of their liveries, which they vcr readily did. You can have no idea i Paris of the exasperation that prevai again it tho Emperor and his frieml among the French who throng in bei from tho field of battle. THE CAPITULATION.-A French supi rior officer has giveu a textual copy ( tho capitulation of Sedan. When tl consulting commission of generals wei discussiug as parlementers with the Pru sian commanders and tho General il Moltke, two of tho French generals wei for a resistance to the last, but the grei Prussian strategist told them at om that he know exactly their despera! position, that tho French troops now i Sedan wero without food or ammun tiou, aud that being surrounded on odin side, any resistance would bc madncs After thoso arguments, tho capitulatic was agreed to, and tho following doc ment, perfectly authentic, was imin diately signed. Tho French colonels, c hearing it, bumed tho Hags and eng! of their regimeuts, tho soldiers tbre their gnus, their swords, ammunitioi Ac, in tho Meuse, breaking overytbii at hand, sooner than let them como in! the hands of the enemy. Tho Prussis losses hnvo been immense, more tin double thoso of the French, who towart tho evening wero partially protected I tho walls of Sedan. Scdau was witho any resources or provisions; horses sh in the battle wero nearly tho only foo Towards the evening, several superi officers and a general were killed 1 shells in tho very streets of tho town: SEDAN, September 2.-By tho chief the staff of his Majesty King Williai Coramander-in Chief of tho Germau t mies, and tho General Commauder-i Chief of tho French armies, both wi full powers from bis Majesty tho Kit aud the Emperor of the French, the fe lowing agreement lins beon concluded: AKTICI.E 1. Thc French army, und the command of General Wim pile ii, is surrounded actually by superior forces around Sedan, are prisoners of war. AKT. 2. Owing to the Valorous d?fonce of that army, au, exception (exemption) ia mado for all the Genends and officers, nod for tbe superior employees having rank of officers in the military list, who Tvil? give their wooral of honor in writing not to take up arms against Germany, nor to act iu any way against the inte? rests of that nation, till the end of the present war. The officers and em? ployees accepting that condition will koop their arms and the effects belong? ing to them personally. ART. 3. All tho other arms and the army material, consisting of flags, eagles, cannon, horses, war ammunition, mili? tary trains, will bo surrendered at Sedan by a military commission named by tho commander-in-chief, to be given at once to the German commissary. ART. 4. Tho towu of Sedan will be given up at once, in its present state, aud no later than tho evening of the 2d Septem? ber, to bo put at the disposal of tho Kiug of Prussia. ART 5 Tito officers who will not undertake tho engagement mentioned iu Article 2, and thu troops of the armies, will bo conducted with their regiments, iu their corps, and in military order. This measure will commence ou the 2d of September, and will terminate ou the. 3d; tho soldiers will bo brought up by tho Meuse, near D'Yzes, and put iu the bauds of the German commissary by their officers, who will then give their commands to their non-commissioned officers. Tho military surgons will re? main, without oxceptiou, at the rear, to tako cure of the wounded. A REUCKE FOR SHERIDAN, BUTLER, SHERMAN, AND OTHER YANKEE GENERALS. Two Prussian regiments having com? mitted excesses iu the little French towns of Falkeubnrg and Reruilly, such as pillaging houses and destroying pro? perty, Couut Bismarck lins ordered the uumes of these two regiments, and those of their officers, to bo published iu all German papers. The Germans have re? imbursed the French inhabitants ns far as was in their power. A rigorous ex? amination has been instituted by Bis? marck, aud the regiments sent to the rear, being stripped of their banners aud all emblems of honor. Tho guilty regimeuts were the Second Hesso Darmstadt Iufautry and the Twelfth Prussian Line. I XJ ocal DC "t e> m & . SUPREME COUUT DECISION. -Thomas F. McDow, Administrator, r& Daniel W. Brown, Executor. Decree reversed and bill dismissed. THE COUNTY CONVENTION.-This body will meet this day, at ll o'clock a. m., at the roeVnsof the Executive Committee of tho Union Beform Party, over tho Savings Bank. A private letter received in this city, yesterday, from Laurens, says: "Every? thing is quiet. Joe. Crews bas modera? ted considerably in his expressions to the negroes, and now refuses to givo them arms. All parties are under the impression that our prompt action has had a salutatory effect." Fou CINCINNATI-THE GREEN LINE. The necessary arrangements have been j perfected, and, ou Monday next, a pretty j strong delegation will leave the Palmetto State for tho great metropolis of tho West, Cincinnati. We are informed that vice-President Tyler-who accom? panies tho party-has tendered the usc of bis magui?cent palace car, the Penu sylvania, to the Charleston excursionists. As the excursion train does not leavo Atlanta until Tuesday afternoon, indivi? duals cnn either remain in Augusta Monday night aud go West on the morning train of Tuesday, 27th; or eau go straight through to Atlanta, and spend the greater part of tho day in the "Gate City." The Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta train leaves at 3.15 P. M. Tho following is tho delegation from Columbia: Messrs. Johu Caldwell, John , S. Green, E. Hope, R. D. Ssuu, J. C. Seegers, James Campbell, Henry Gibson and Julian A. Selby. Others may be j added. AN INTERESTING EVENT.-The entire ! family of our enterprising fellow-citizen, D. C. Peixotto, Esq., together with . j several of his personal friends, paid a j short and highly gratifying visit to tho ! "City by the Sea," on Tuesday last, to . witness the impressive aud important ceremony of marriage, ns performed ac 1 cording to tho Israelitish faith. The . priucipnls in tho contract wero Mr. S. C. Peixotto, (eldest sou of Mr. and Mrs. ! D. C.,) and Miss Levy, (eldest daughter 1 of Mr. and Mrs. M. Levy, of Charles [ tou.) Tho ceremony was performed by i Rabbi J. H. Chnmacciro. Mr. D. Peix? otto, Jr., Miss Bosa Lovy, Mr. Julian k Peixotto and Miss Leah Peixotto, neted ^ as grooms-raou and brides-maids. Tho r solemn pledges required-the contract r signing-tho wine-pledgiug-the glass breakiug-tho Babbi-chanting-tho ca [ nopied-covering over all-tends lo make [ this ceremony particularly solemn. On Ibo conclusion of tho religious services, 1 a sumptuous repast was served, and nf ' tor a fow hours fspeut in Terpsichorean exercises and amusements., thc truly : i pleasant party separated. POST OFFICE HOUBS.--Northern mail opens 4.80 P. M. ; closes ll A. M. Charleston and Greenville, open 4.80 P. M.; clos? 5.80 A. M. "Western, opehB 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 half-past 5. The Club meeting of Wards 3 and 4, called to take place at the Palmetto Eugine Iloue ln^t evening, was a decided success. Large numbers of while and colored men joined, and speeches wore delivered by representatives of both races. Let the good work go on, aud, our word for it, the approaching election will decide that South Caroliua bas been redeemed from the clutches of the vam? pires that have grown fat from her treasury. PWENIXIANA.-The Kiuord's think it takes great paues to show dry goods to advantage, and have, consequently, pro? vided huge ones for their new front. Rev. J. P. Thompson lectured recently on "The March of Ideas in Europe." Tlic ideas (if that bo the new name for them) that aro marching there jost now aro of lecidedly striking nature, and have .idently been taught how to shoot. Napoleon said that a German should not have the Spanish crowu, aud auother German took off Napoleon's crown. There will be a transit of Venus across tho sun iu 1874, and astronomers are already busy in making arrangements for its careful examination, ns by it the distance of the suu from the earth is de? termined. The last transit of Venus was in 17G9, and since that lime instruments of greater exactness have been made. Its results will be watched with great interest by scientific men. Tho woman who is born in the month of September will be, it is said, ronnd fnced, fair-haired, witty, discreet, affable and loved by all her friends. Tho Berlin National Z?ilung states: "The German victories in tho field have been followed by a victory of good taste in the way of fashions. The champions of chignons have been routed." Next to honesty, civility is the bnst policy. Why is a young lawyer like the na? tional currency? Because ho is a legal tender and somewhat green. HOTEL ARRIVALS-September 23 Nickerson House.-J. Boyce, Robert C. Grier, Due West; R. Cathcart, Tenn.; A. W. Bentley, Laurens; F. C. Fergu I sou, W. J. Akers, C. E. Staples and wife, B. B. Wergley, E. P. Taylor, M. J. Verdery, J. Brishm, R. H. May, J. B. Moore, Ga. ; J. W. Heath, Ala. ; John Ferguson, J. W. Sullivan, D. C. Judd and wife, Mrs. Halo, child and servant, W. D. Roberts, Miss Roberts, J. J. Fair, J. H. Earl, Mrs. B. J. Donaldson, two children and servant, Mrs. Peet, S. C. ; J. H. Gay, M. J. Hawkins, S. Po? grom; N. C.; A. N. Redfield, A. Lits wortb, N. Y. ; A. Austin, Mo. ; Miss F. Audrews, Miss M. Andrews, Miss Alice Phelps, Washington; J. T. McDonald aud wife, Ala. ; R. Zackariah, Mrs. E. C. Clark, Miss M Clark, J. G. Stephens, Ohio; G. B. Holmes, H. C. Davidson, Ala. ; J. J. Gonuely, Va. ; J. H. Lynd, Penn. ; J. H. Schimer, Charleston. Columbia Hold.-C. G. Bradford, Mrs. Smith and child, Miss Vought, B. Y. Sage, W. D. Keggedle, Ga.; T. Horde man, two Misses Hardeman, Miss.; M. McLaughlin and servant, C. L. Simons, P. Duffie, Charleston; A. J. Haltiwanger, S.C.; John McCully, Jr., Winnsboro; Wm. Fort, Lexingtou; J. M. Miller, oity; A. Heyman, Cincinnati; G. Utley, N. C.; J. G. Edwards, Abbeville; Z. F. Wil? liams, W. D. Miller, Baltimore; D. R. Phifer, Newberry; Mrs. W. W. 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