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COLUMBIA, S. C. Thursday Horning, Sop to'r 29,1870. Fire Alon? the Whole Linc. From the offioial notice in another co? lumn, it will bo seen that the Executive Committee of the Stato Reform Party propose that all the Reform batteries open simultaneously on sales day in Oc? tober next. The notice is porhap3 rather late, but let us hope that it may roach all tho divisions, and that boforo such a concentrated fire, tho Sedan of radical? ism may go down. To Richland, ex Governor Vance, of N. C., Major Baxter, of Newberry, and J. S. Richardson, Esq., of Sumter, havo beon assigned. These gentlomon aro ull effective speakers, and on behalf of tho Reformers of this city nud Couuty, we would extend a hearty welcome to thom. How Centralism Han Wcoli.ciit.tl Km ncc. The most awful and impressive lesson taught by tho stupendous spectacle now exhibiting in Franco for the warning of nations, says the Now York World, is tho enervating effect of a centralized government on national strength. The French are the most iugenious, culti? vated and civilized of modern people. They aro a nation of 40,000,000 consist? ing of ono of tho best stocks of tho hu? man race-bravo, impetuous, patriotic, ambitious, smitten with the love of glory and greatness; quick, adaptable, abound? ing in every kind of resources; and yet this great nation crumbles and collapses under a few vigorous strokes from a rival whose power is of yesterday. Two mil? lions of its people aro enciroled and be? sieged in their capital, and the remain? ing 38,000,000, instead of organizing to raise the Biege, release their compatriots, and drive out the invader, aro paralyzed spectators of this great national humilia? tion. If New York, instead of Paris, were thus hummed in by an invading army, with what prompt alacrity would tho whole country rise in arms and rush to its relief ! How little would au enomy accomplish towards subduing this nation by investing its metropolisl A central? ized government partially realizes tho wish of au uueient tyrant that tho whole human racu had but one neck so that ho could hang them all by one stretch of tho rope. When tho French army is beaten aud the French capital besieged, the whole nation seems disabled for any further immediate effort. This is a le? gitimate consequence of the system which permits no local lifo and represses all self-prompted exertion anil independ? ent activity on tho part of the people. A vigorous, spontaneous political lifo in all the parts of a groat em piro renders absolutism so insecure that a deupot cannot afford to tolerate it. His only Bafoty lies in disaccustoming his peoplo to the exercise of political functions, and preventing their acquisition of those habits of ready organization and concert of action ou public occasions, by which their dormant power eau bo rendered efficient. Such efficiency might bo used by tho people to vindicate their libertios. Wheu a despot represses it to prevent their making reclamations against him? self, he equally weakens the power of the nation to withstand foroign aggres? sion when his armies have suffered de? feat. A decentralized nation, in the full enjoyment of local libertios, trained to sclf-relianco, and accustomed to act in? dependently of superior direction, can bring its whole strength iuto organized exertion on a Budden emergency. Like Milton's angels, "Vital in every part, It cannot, but by annihilating, die." The condition to which France has been so suddenly reduced, is tho most forcible argument furnished by modern history against centralization, and in favor of permitting free play to tho spirit of locnl solf-regulation and self-help. There is a philosophical passage in Do Tocqucville, which wc are tempted to quote in this connection: "Centraliza? tion," ho says, "imparts without difti culty au admirable regularity iu the rou? tine of business; rules the details of the social polico with regularity ; perpetuates a drowsy precision in thc conduct of af? fairs, which is hailed by tho heads of the administration as a sign of perfect ordor and public tranquility; in short, it ex? cels moro iu prevention than iu action. Its forco deserts it when society is to bo disturbed or accelerated iu its course; ami if the co-operation of private citi? zens is necessary to t\v? furtherance of its measures, the secret of its impotence ia disclosed. Even while it invoke:; their nssistauce, it is on thu condition that they shall act precisely as tho Govern mont chooses, and exactly in the manner it appoints. These, however, aro not tho conditions on which the alliance ol tho human will is to bo obtained; its carriage must bo free and its actions re? sponsible, or (such i:i the constitution of man) the citizen had rather remain a passivo spectator than a dependent actor in schemes with which he is unac? quainted." Tlte Election-Correspondence. Tho Charleston Republican contains tho following correspondence: BOOMS OP THE BEPUBIJCIAN STATE EXECUTIVE COMSHTTE, GHAKLESTON, S. C., Sept. 22, 1870. Maj. E. W. Seibles, Secretary and Treas? urer "Union Reform Party," Coltan bia, S. C. Sn?: Capt. F. W. Dawson and othors of the Union Boform Party hove spoken to me on the subject of the ensuing election in this State, setting forth their desire to have joint committees appoint? ed for each polling precinct throughout tho State, say two from each party, whose duty it will be to seo that fair play is had at the polls and in the canvassing of tho votes, to which I heartily agree. Mr. Oardozo, Mr. MaokeyandMr. Nash, of the Republican Exeoutive Committee, to whom I havo spoken, concur. Of course it will bo a matter for tho decision of tho County canvassers, as to whether or not these committees will bo, os such, permitted to witness inquisito? rially the canvassing of tho votes. In my judgment tho pinn ought to recom? mend itself to both parlies. In any case I shall do what I can in this and every other way legitimately to secure a fair election. Though a candidate my? self, I should spuru from me the thought of occupying au oilice that has been se? cured by fraud or violence. I do not think that tho Reform party need fear, whether this plan is adopted or not, that the Ropublicau party iutend to elect its candidates by any other than fair and legitimate means. An early reply will much obligo A. J. RANSIER, Chairman Rep. State Ex. Com. E. W. M. MACKEY, Seo'y R. S. E. C. CAMDEN, S. C., September 24, 1870. Hon. A. J. Ransier, Chairman Republican Slate Executive Committee. Sin: On bohalf of tho Executive Com? mittee of the Union Reform Party, I take pleasure in acknowledging the com? munication of the 22d inst., addressed to Major E. W. Soibels, tho Seoretary of the Committee, communicating the assent of tho Executive Committee of tho Republican Party, to the appoint? ment of a joint committoe of two per? sons from each party, at each polling precinct in tho State, "to seo that fair play is had at tho polls and in tho can? vassing of tho votes," at the ensuing election. Though, as you suggest, tho proposed arrangement might not bo acceded to by tho Managers and Commissioners, yet tho plan is so just, and 30 admirably calculated to allay tho apprehensions of the people, already so greatly excited, and to satisfy all of the fairness of the election, that it is scarcely to bo expect? ed that any will refuse their accord with the very commendable views contained in your letter. lu tho present temper of tho people, it is not only neccossary that the elec? tions should be fairly conducted, but that all should know that they had been so conducted. We therefore willingly agree to your proposition, and will tako proper mea? sures to carry it into operation on our part, lam, sir, respectfully, Seo., J. B. KERSHAW, Chairman Executive Committee Union Reform Party. Tho Winchester rifles, teu boxes of them, and seven boxes of ammunition, an i ved at the depot on Saturday last. These are to be distributed among Scott's colored militia. A company of white men was orga? nized at this placo, some months ago, and tendered to the Governor. They have not been received. A colored company, wo arc informed, haH beeu received. We would advise tho white company to keep up their organization. They should not drill in violation of Scott's proclamation-they need no drilling. Scott may not givo them Winohester rifles, but they all havo guus. Heaven forefend the necessity for using them! [Sparlanbury Spartan. Tn ii Tunen G HEAT FAIISS.-People who have time aud money may make a delightful circuit this fall-tho circuit of the three great Fairs. Tho Augusta Fair begius on Tuesday, tho 25th of October, and lasts livo days. Tho Fair of the South Carolina Institute, in Charleston, begins on Tuesday, tho 1st of November, and also lasts iivo days. Tho State Fair in Columbia begins on Wednesday, tho Otb of November, and lasts threo days. Each one is to bo ou n graud scale; and each city will, in all re? spects, put its best foot foremost. A week in Augusta, a week in Charleston, aud a week in Columbia. Such a trip might bo made equally delightful aud improving. Tho Republicans of Illinois refuse to work quietly iu tho party traces on the tariff question. They have, in conven? tion assembled, passed a resolution de? daring that Congress has no right to impose taxes "except for tho mainte? nance of the Government, the payment of its debts, aud the promotion of the general welfare;" and that it is "wrong? ful and oppressive" to "enact revenue laws for tho special ndvantngo of ono branch of business at tho expenso of another." This looks as if tho people of tho West were coming to their senses. High tariffs will uo longer bo tolerated either in Missouri or Illinois. [New Orleans Tina's. M. Sedillot, ono of tho most distin? guished surgcous in Paris, baa found a nearly infallible means of preventing tho pain and suffering occasioned by surgi? cal operations. By means of au electri? cal apparatus, ho raises tho temperature of hhs instruments to a white heat, and then performs tho operation, which is .scarcely felt by tho patient, as burns at that iutense heat cause little or no pain. The Radical* and the Germana. Tho radical demagogues who sought to make party capital out of their sym? pathy for the Germans, in the war now going on in Europe, have involved them? selves and their party in an embarrass? ing dilemma. As> long os the Germans were all united in the prosecution of the war, and the parties thereto wore King William and Louis Napoleon, it was quito a cheap and profitable display of sympathy to hurrah for tho German eide. But now, since the downfall of Napoleon and tho organization of a republic, and ita recognition by President Grant, tho issuo becomes apparently one between a King invading and n republic defending its people, and tho radicals find their position quite a difficult one. They aro between tho Scylla of offending tho Ger? mans and tho Charybdis of placing themselves in antagonism with a repub? lic, and in favor of th?) strongest and most absoluto monarch "by tho grace of God" iu Europe How can they run with Kiug William and hold with tho French Republic? Several of tho New York journals of tho radical persuasion havo essayed to extricate themselves from this perplexity, by tentatively sug? gesting that tho German people would not justify King William in prosecuting the war against tho French Republic and people. But tho Teuton response is uot encouraging. Meetings have been held in New York by the Gormans, at which they declare that they will approve aud support tho war as ardently against tho pooplo of Franco as they did when it waa Waged against Louis Napoleon. They will not bo blarneyed away from their origiual position, but stick to Kiug Wil? liam. With them, it is a war of race against race. Even tho old King's rofu< sid to treat with the Republic, and his offor to accept aud consider propositions from tho Emperor and tho Regency, ap? pear to havo the approval of his German followers. Thoy announced at tho begin liing that tho war was against tho ruler who provoked it, and not against the poo? plo of Franco. Yet, when that ruler is a captive, they proposo to reiustato him or his dynasty, and to treat with ono or tho other for peace. This, at least, is tho last version of King William's position, Wo trust it is an erroneous one, how muchsoevor we should rejoice over the embarrassments it would bring upon tho radical demagogues who have so dishon? estly sought, by falso pretences, to ap? propriate German votes and influcuco in our political contesta, by hollow profes? sions and demagogical demonstrations. [ New Orleans I'imes. A TRAGEDY: IN* INDIANA-PROBABLE DODBIIE MURDER AND SUICIDE.-A cor? respondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer, writing from Indianapolis, 18 th instant, says : It seems that a young man named Long in other days had paid his ad? dresses to a Misa Winship, tho daughter of Mr. Jesse Winship, who lives on a farm uear tho village of Milroy. Ho hail made proposals of marriage, but was rejected through tho iullueuco of the mother. Tho daughter subsequently married Mr. Jackman, and the newly married couple were living in tho neigh? borhood. On last Friday night Long carao to tho residence of Jackman, and giving a fatso name, wanted admittance. Tho family, fearing there was no good will iu bia request, refused his eutrauce. Fiuding that be was determined to break in, Jackman and his wife ran ovor to air. Rico's, near by. Bice und Jackman then returned to Jackman's residence, ami seeing no oue, entered tho house and got dowu a rifle, which they began to load, wheu Long rushed in ou them with a rovolvor, and firiug, shot Jackman through tho arm. Then turning to Rico he said: "You are Jackman's friend, aro you? I will kill you." Ho fired, autl shot Rice through tho neck, and .seeing him fall, ho then escaped, but his devilish work was not yet doue. Ho wcut over to Jesse Wiuship's, aud rous? ing np tho family ho shot Mrs. Wiuship, aud then loft. Going homo to his father's, ho told them what he had done, and then turuiug his revolver to his head, bo blew out his own bruins. It was thought very doubtful whether Mrs. Winship or Rice would survive. The wholo country is wild with excitement, and hundreds aro runuiug to see tho wounded and learn tho particulars of tho terrible affair. Tho families aro all of tho first respectability, and tho Wiu? ship family is among tho wealthiest in thu County. A letter from Haleigh, North Carolina, states that soon after tho meeting of tho now Legislature, articles of impeachment will bo preferred against Gov. Holden, and that as far as tho facts aro now known, no doubt is felt thut a two-thirds vote ol' tho Houso of tho Legislature will bu secured in favor of them for a trial iu tho Scuato. Ho will be charged with tho violation of tho habeas corpus clause of tho Constitution, and tho laws of tho Legislature of that State niado in pursuauco thereof, though other specifi? cations will be included in the proposed indictment. "Ah! Is it possible that you aro still alive?" said a fellow on meeting ono whom be bud grossly injured, "l'es, und kicking,''replied tho other, suiting tho action to tho word. For Salo, Q Ci(\C\ ACHES of LAND ill barnwell, O.UUU Oil tho Edisto. 761) ACHES in Kershaw in lots 1? suit. HOUSE amt LOX in Columbia-$12,000. 1 I hmso in tbif city, $5,000. IfOL'SE and tliirteon acres LAND, near tho city-?3,000. Apply lo JOHN HAU8KETT, Attorney at baw and Heal Entato Agent. Sept SH ly iiew Mackerel ??.M.. .KTST to hand. No. 1, 2, and ;\*Q'L&2 3 MACKEREL, catch of 1870. For ?air by OKOJIQE SVMMEltB. Iron Ties. A (\ f\(\(\ LI'S. superior IKON 41-vJ.vJvJVj TIES, for salo low by Sept'J E. HOPE. S. W. POUTER. R. M. STEELE. IMPORTANT TO T 33I 33 LADIES, AND ALL IN NEED OF SOMETHING TO WEAR. THE variod and oxtcnslvo assortment of GOODS jiiBt rocoived, at PORTER A STEEL'S EaironiuM, offers a raro opportunity to dry gooda buyers, who would combino eco? nomy with good tanto. Our stocuH, in each department, aro now completo, and will boar comparison with any in tho city. Wo challongo competition. Our frionds, and tho public, aro invited to call and examino for themselves, when wo fool confi? dent that tho lownoHB of our prices, and quality or our goods, will ensuro their custom. We qnoto below a few of our leadors: TARTAN PLAIDS, in all materials; Silk Poplins, Roubaix Poplins, Empress Cloths, Merinos, Oomlct Cloths, DombazmcB, Alpaean, Dclaiuos, Shawls, CloakB and Furs, Blankets, Plano)*, Woolen Gooda, Gloves, Hosier}. f MALI. WA It US. An unequaled lino of Domestic Goods, Table Linens, Towels, Dolleys, Diapers, lied Ticks. \Vo would call special attention to our Gout's Furnishing Department, consist lug of Dress Shirts, Under-clothing, English and French Casaimeres, Domestic Cassiineris, Twoods, Tubby Velvets, Jeans, otc. fcept 2S 3mo POUTER ft STEELE. Just Arrived, TllbS day, a largo lot of WHITE AND CO? LORED QUILTS, at VERY LOW PRICES. ALSO, DRESS GOODS, in every style. Deautiful New Sashes of VELVET AND SILK. PLAID GOODS for children. TABLE DAMASK and LINEN TOWELS, extra cheap. Tho NEW LACE-it is beautiful. ALHO, Tho NEW UOOr SKIRT, at C. F. JACKSON'S, Sept 22 Main t-trccb^ ?riu<; Gil AN I) ANNUAL FAIR OF TUE Cotton States Mechanics and Agricul? tural Fair Association OFENS AT AUGUSTA, Ga., OCTOUKIl 25, 1S70. RAILROADS carry v?8?torB or articles for exhibition at half rates. No cfTortB havo been spared to mako tho EXHIBITION tho most attractivo ever held in tho Cotton States. Over $16.000 in Premiums! GRAND TOURNAMENT! TRO TT I X G Af A T G IT E S, ?fc C ST Competition from all scctiona invited. Af For Premium List or information, ad drosH, E. H. GRAY, fclecretarv. Sept 27 fi_Augusta, GA. The Misses Martin WILL resuruo tho exercises of their SCHOOL on MONDAY, Octo itobor 3. Musical Department, aB hercto 'fore, under chargo of Prof. Plato. Fronch-Dr. J. C. Faber, l'ro foBsor of Modern Languages. Claaaos will bo formod in Latin, Drawing and Painting. _ July 20,27.81.25.27.38.211.30,01.2 For Rent. DB. LEWIS' two STORE HOUSES, on . Richardson and Laurel streets, former? ly occupied by Thomas J. A ll. M. Gibson, havo undorgono thorough repairs, aro now roady to rent. Buaiucsa men dish ing good st?nde, will do well to inquire on thc premi? ses for information. S. KRAFT, Sept 28 Agent. Pure Apple Brandy. 11HE beat articlo in uso for sea . Boning DeaertB, Puddings, Ac, so aay connoisseurs, at mode? rate prices, bv L?RICK A LOWRANCE. Sept 2.? Newspaper in Lexington. IWILL comnienco at an early day thc pub? lication, at Lexington Court Houae, of a weekly paper, THE LEXINGTON DESPATCH, and I will soon visit tho city of Columbia, for tho purpose of canvassing for advertisements and subscriptions. Its principles will bo anti Radical. GODFREY M. HARMAN, Sept 21 Proprietor. The Office OF tho Executive Committeo of tho Union Reform Party is over the Savings Bank. All persons friendly lo tho CAUSO, will have access to tho ro< in at any limo of tho day, where they can BOO tho papers, and got the news, Ofiico hours from from 'J to ll a. i ami from 5 to 6 p. m. E. W. SEIBEI.S, July 28 Sec. and Treas. Ex. Com. Law Partnership. TnE undersigned have associated with them Mr. CIARLES F. JANNEY as a partner in tho practice of law. Thc business of Hie firm will be conducted in the narnu of CAR? ROLL, MELTON ft JANNEY. Office at Columbia, S. C. Sept 22 12* CARROLL ft MELTON. Guns and Ammunition. rCST received by William (Haze, lino Eng? lish BREECH-LOADING GUNS, lino Eng? lish Powder, iu Canisters, Shot and Capa, of all fcind. Ono door North of Messrs. Scott, Wil? liams A Co.'A Banking House. Dec IC Flour! Flour!! Flour!!! 0/"V/^ BARRELS FLOUR, consisting in OUU part of Choleo Family Flour, "/fte bent in the warbt;" also, Extra and Super Flour, at ecru lowest Market price? for cash, for sale by_ J. ft T. R. AGNEW. Feathers. ?}/\f \ LilS. NEW FEATHERS, for sale by j?\J\J Sept 27 2 T. J. ft H. M. GIBSON. Rio Coffee. BAGS RIO COFFEE, for sale low to dealers by EDWARD HOPE. Bagging, Rope, Twine and Cotton Tic3 AFULL SUPPLY constantly on hand and for Halo low, bv J. ft T. R. AGNEW. L?rick ft Lowrunco have a nice lot of rugs and mats at reduced prices. They gave us one. 50 l?ooal Items. BABUECDE AND PIC-NIC.-There will bo a Reform, barbecno and pic nic at Lees? ville, (Lexington,) on Saturday next, to whioh "all persons aro invited." The New York World says that Gen. Ripley, ox-Coufoderato, of South Caro? lina, has received n commission in tho Fronch army, and is engaged on tho do fences of Paris. On last Monday evening, there was a spirited meeting of the Reform Clubs at the Independent Eugino House. Ou Fridny next, tho Reform Club of Wards ?1 and -1 will meet nt tho Palmetto Engine House-meeting at half-past 7, p. m. POSTOFFJCE nouns.-Northern mail opens 4.30 P. M. ; closes ll A. M. Charleston aud Grecuvillo, open ?1.30 P. M. ; closo 5.'JO A. ?VI. Western, opens 12.JO P. M.; closes 2.45 P. M. Charleston, evening, opens 8 A.M.; closes 0 P. M. OOioo open Sundays from half-past 4 o'clock to half-past 5. TUE LATE JOSEPH DAVIS, OF MISSIS? SIPPI.-Our cotemporary, the New Or lcans Times, announces, in eulogistic terms, the death of this gentleman, thc brother of ex-President Lavis. Ho died iu tho eighty-sovcuth year of his age. Ile was a mau of marked character, aud exerted great influence in his native State. It is said that tho ties that bound the brothers together were peculiarly aud touchingly strong. An infantry company, (white,) from Chester-Capt. Mills-has been tender? ed to tho Governor, who wants timo to consider. A cavalry company, (white,) -Capt. Walker-has been acceptod. This company is also from Chester. Wc learn, also, of a whito company from Edgefiold being accepted, but the Governor has no arms for them. Tho arms and ammunition aro for his "loyal militia." We regret to aunouueo that tho inju? ries received by Captain Beckham ou Monday last, by his horse runuiug away, has resulted iu his death. Captain Beck? ham was ouo of our most successful planters; aman of high character, and a useful citizen, such an ono ns wo can illy afford to loso at this time. Ho was one of the original partuers iu tho largo dry goods business of Mr. Robert Shiver, aud a half brother of that geutlomau. Wo join his many friends iu tendering to tho family our heart-felt sj-mpathies. Dr. Crane has been lecturing for seve rul nights at Nickerson's Hall. Tho Doc? tor states that ho hus long boen endea? voring to find tho mau who knows moro thau himself with regard to man iu all of his relations. "No pent-up Utica contracts his powers," but tho whole field of knowledge is his. In his lec? ture, tho Doctor passes over n vast range of subjects. In his phrenological deve? lopments, it seemed to us that the lec? turer's /orle lay iu general propositions rather thau in specific points. Tho Doc? tor's system of treating diseases is by inhalation. APPOINTMENTS.-Tho followiog named gentlemen havo been nppoiutcd to ad? dress the citizens of South Carolina, iu the interests of tho Union Reform Tarty, on salo day in October: Abbeville-R. B. Carpenter and Simeou Fair. Anderson-Robt. Aldrich aud Thomas Thompson. Barnwell-F. L. Yeomans. Beaufort-R. S. Bruns and J. N. Na thaus. Chester-W. II. Wallace. Chesterfield-II. W. Bovd aud F. F. Warley. Clarendon-C. W. Dudley. Colletou-B. H. Rutledge. Darlington-M. C. Butler. Edgcfield-J. B. Kershaw aud Hou. n. S. Fitch, of Savannah. Fairfield-J. P. Thomas and F. W. McMaster. Greenville-J. G. McKissick. Horry-W. S. Mullins and Richard Dozier. Lancaster-W. M. Shannou, Esq. Laurens-M. L. Bonham. Lexington-E. W. Seibels and W. T. Gary. Marion-J. II. Hudson and C. G. Mern m inger. Marlboro-T. Y. Simons. Kershaw-James Connor. Newberry-James Cothrau and M. P. O'Couuor. Orangeburg-C. H. Simoutou and J. E. Bacon. Piekeus--W. L. DoPoss. Oconeo-.-'atuuol McGowan and ll. W. Bull. Richland-Ex-Gov. Z. B. Vance, Jas. M. Baxter and J. S. Richardson. Sumter-Wade Hampton and John D. Kennedy. Union-Y. J. Popo and D. R. Dun? can. Williamsburg-Henry Buist and R. W. Bey mon r. York-Gabriel Cannon, S. P. Hamilton uni 1J. C. Prcsslcy. Spartanburg-W. K. Easloy and J. P. Boyce. Ueorgetown-R. S. Duryea and S. W. Maurice. Sont! your daughters to tho Fomalo College, nt Duo Weet. The session opons Monday, tho 3d October. REFORM IN BEAUFORT.-We learn from the Charleston papers that Messrs. Carpentor, Butler, and other speakers recently addressed a largo mooting at Beaufort, and it is said did so with effect. Tho remains of John J. Flynn wero deposted in the cemetery of tho Catholic Church, in this city, on yesterday after? noon. Mr. Flynn was a yonug man of promise, aud his curly death is lamented by many iu this community. Tho ven? erable Father Birmingham ofliciated on tho snd occasion. THE STATE ELECTION.-Our renders will read tho correspondence ou this subject, to bo found iu another place. When the details ' havo been arranged, it will ho time enough for us to express nu opinion ns to the merits of tho plan to ensure a fair election. <\s thc matter now stands, the so-called ai rangement amounts to nothing. It is vague and indefinite. Somthiug more is wanted besides fair words. TUE COLUMBIA BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION organized last evening. Tho following officers wero elected: President-John P. Thomas. Directors-E. H. Hciuitsh, G. A. Shields, W. C. Swalfiold, John McKenzie, R. O'Ncalo, Jr., Dr. John Fisher. Secretary aud Treasurer-A. G. Bre ui/.er. A Committee on By-Laws was appoint? ed, and tho regular meetings of the Association fixed for the first Mouday evening iu each month. HOTEL- ARRIVALS-September 28 Columbia Hold.-L. M. Gentry, wife and three children, Spartanburg; J. O. Davis, circus; C. Brauning, St. Louis; A. W. Higgins, Ala.; D. W. Riod, Mrs. Foster Blodgett, two children and ser? vant, Mrs. Hugh Augier aud child, Ga.; Joseph Walkor, Spartanburg; Thomas McNally, A. H. Foster, Uuion; T. C. Pool, Miss Pool, Miss Maunie Pool, Newberry; John F. Taylor and wife, Charleston; S. Aguew aud wife, Honea Path; H. L. Kendall, Md.; Jonathan Ducas, wifo, two children and servant, Darlington; C. Leo, N. C.; J. L. Smith, Brooklyn; Alex. McBee, Greenville; T. J. Hisler, B. A. Henry, Ga.; W. H. Evans, Miss Mary E. Martin, Miss Josie Martin, Miss C. A. Cudworth, Charles? ton; W. A. Bradley, Ga.; C. McCumber, Wm. Bliss, Dellaveu's Circus. dickerson House-H. E. Clark and I wife, Augusta; L. O'Neal, Edgefield; |S. F. Houston, Charlotte; Mrs. and Mr. C. B. Cochran, Miss M. R. Donn, Charl? ton; Newell Keglaud, Richmond; C. A. C. Waller, L. M. Jordan, Greenwood; J. M. Roam, James Kirby, W. H. Hig? son, Fraukliu; Miss A. J. Emerson, Greenville; W. H. Cranfield, Virginia; A. S. Williamson and lady, J. L. Wil? liamson, N. C. ; J. H. Goudell, Savan? nah; A. R. Childs, Ga.; Thos. R. Devens, C. S. Boidem, H. G. Couray, Samuel H. Schomoshow, New York; N. B. Walker, Macon; W. S. Berm, Augusta; John A. Hamilton, Orangeburg; Miss A. M. Burkley, Greenville; H. P. Adams, S. C.; J. J. Johusou, II. J. Curoway, Now Orleans. LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Miss Heriot-School Notice. A. S. A J. M. Talbot-Mules, Horses. Mrs. Levy-School Notice. Barnwell & Mouteith-State of S. C. Meeting of Acacia Lodge. Uarpiu Higgs-Store for Sale. A BEAUTIFUL Imanar.-It may bc truth? fully uaiil that tho greatest nf all blessings is health, for without it the joys vouchsafed are turned to sorrows. To all health is essential tb* life's enjoyment and. pursuits, to the young and old, to the rieh and poor. Are you in search ot' wealth? Health is necessary. Do you dosiro oflico and worldly honors Of what avail would these be without health'.' Tho beauties of spring, the song of birds, the deep blue sky, the rolling ocean, all have a poetic fascination which charms only the healthy in mind and body; but tu the sick what are these but mockeries. The body dis cased, tho mind sickly o'er with the saddest of thoughts. Oh! that 1 may live to appre? ciate the blessings of health. This rich boon is within tho reach of all. The remedy at hand in HEI.MTSU'S QUEEN'S DELIMIT, the health pa? nacea. Now is thc time to try it. A 2 "It's mity curis," said Mrs. Partington to Ike, while ret ding about tho impending war in Europe, "that tho II oller horn creates such an ado in Ynrrup, when it's sich a common diseaso among the cattle in Amer ky." Tho old lady, having delivered herself of thc abovo, took a dose of la PI-MAN'S (I ?EAT OEU SL\N BITTERS to cheer her depressed spirits, and resumed her knitting. Lippman's Bitters aro lor sale by all drug gistw and dealers. Depot iii Columbia, S. C., at ?EIUEM St McGttEoon's, Druggists. B 18 TUF. attention of the reader is respectfully invited to the advertisement of Bradfield ? Co., in another column. They are undoubt? edly selling the best remedies out for the diseases they aro recommended tor. Binn ri ELD'S FEMALE REOCLATOII and Dr. Pmu'iirrr's CELEIIRATED LIVED MEDICINE, has certainly cured more afflicted persons than any two medicines of their agc?. Try them and bo well, as theso goutlcmi n guarantee satisfac lion or money refunded. A 7 Fi vu CEN rn ADDITIONAL will buy shots with silver or copper tips, which will save the buyer the prico of a ne w pair of shoes. Com? pared willi ragged toes and dirty stockings, they aro beautiful, to say the least. Parents, I ry'it. S 8 tlil3 Creme Bo La Creme. 1 BARBELS very superior FAMILY 1UU FLOUR, .loo barrels low priced and medium qualities. Ki ) rsa le Jj >W In_EDWARD HOPE. Seed Rye. g\ BUSHELS PRIME SEED RYE, for ralo ?i'O bv EDWARD HOPE.