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tuwdaYJMori?aariSiB?u?b?r 29, ?S70, , ) Qoxjreaders ?ffi^dlin ?aok?ier place the message aid ina?gural of? Govoraor Scott. They will be found to oontain very fair promises and a pledge of im? par^ 4'pn'd not for the futuro. Wo deem i?cr^^tyo;Vp tuja Gpveruor that be now regarda'it hts duty to turo from the "god p$fjj^j|a$ he'invoked io Washington, to ?the'FgGml of ?e???" that he now'pro 8j^ilSKlrV*?i??ng to speak for 4I^?.,VI^|?S*^? J*' j wno opposed bis party; to ^bioh body the Governor refers ^Jl^a^qopMdje^tipn justly their due, wo may'truthfully say that they will not fail to Teaogulzo whatever merits he may in future connect with his administra? tion. ConQdoooo is a plant of slow stowth, however, and we mavbe excused if- WO. do not-depart from tho' Ser i plural suggestion, that a tree is properly judged by its fruits, ;T' ''v/ The New York Herald aloses a well written article upon the political out? look for 1872, with the follpwing truthful and encouraging paragraph: . "Tho out lodk' to-d?y is With tbe-^?^ocr?py. $ew York bas advocated, strengthened, dis? ciplined, regenerated tho party. ^Ls New York goes, so will the Union; and unless the influences which have led to ibis con? summation, through BO many dangers and trials and disappointments, arc ohecked by similar action on the part of General Grant and his friends, it is not diffiohlt to see a Democratic victory iu 1872 as decided as that which mndo Mr. Buchanan President in 1856." 1 LRGI9LAT1VK PROCEEDINGS. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1870. SENATE. The Senate met at 12 o'clock. The Clerk called the roll, and the President announced-: a quorum present aud the Senate ready to proceed to busidess. Proceedings were opened with prayer by tho Chaplain. o?r. Cavdozo asked and obtained leave of absent? for th? Senator from Lan caster fdr'eight days, On account of ill? ness in his' family. Tho House sent to the Senate a con? current resolution to appoint a commit tee to investigate the affairs of the Blue Ridge Railroad Company, with power to send for persona and papers. On motion of Mr. Nash, the resolu? tion was referred to the Committee on Railroads. 'The President laid before the Senate a notice of contest of the election of Hon. G. W. Duval, in the Senate, as Senator from Chesterfield, which, with accompa? nying papers, was referred to the Com? mittee on Elections. Also, the protest of snndry citizens of Marlboro County, against the election of Hon. H. J. Max? well, as Senator ff om that County, which was referred to the Committee on Elec? tions. Also, the annual report of the City Registrar of Charleston, S. C., which was received as information. Mr. Johnston presented the resigna? tion of the Hon. J. H. Rainey, os Sena? tor from Georgetown, in consequence of his election to the Oongresslof thu United States. On motion of Mr. Arnim, the resigna? tion waa accepted. Mr. Greene presented tho petition of P. 'W. Klaren, of Orangeburg County, praying the General Assembly to vest the title of the State to a certain lot of laud in the village of Orangeburg, of which Deidrick Klepping, died seized, in the purchaser or purchasers, who shall pay for the premises under a sale by de? cree of (he Probate Court of Charlestou County, and to direct the application of the proceeds of sale; which was referred to tho Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Corbin presented the petition of the Union Bank of South Carolina, praying for an amendment of charter so as to authorize and empowor the Bank to allow interest on deposits at euch rates and payable at such times as may be deemed expedient, which was referred to Committee on Incorpora? tions. Mr. Corbin, from the Special Commit? tee on Unfinished Business, submitted the report of that committee, on unfin? ished papers left in the hands of the Clerk at the hist session, with lue recom? mendation that they be referred to the various Standing Committees named in the report The report was adopted. Mr. Hayuo, from the Special Commit? tee appointed to wait on the Governor and Lieutenant-Governor eleot, reported that the committee had discharged the duty assigned to them, and that the Governor and Lieutennut-Governor olact had informed them that they would attend at the bar of the House to-day, at lp. m., to qualify. Mr. Green gavo notice that on to? morrow, or some subsequent day, he will ask leave to introduce a bill to renew the charter of tho Orangeburg Presby? terian Church Society. Mr. Arnim gave uotioe that on to? morrow, or some subsequent day, ho will ask leave to introduce a bill to pro? vide for the appointment of a Commis? sioner of Railroads," und to defiue his duties. Mr. Corbin asked aud obtainod leave to introduce, without previous notice, a bill to amend and extend tho charter of the Union Bank of South Carolina. Tho following, by Mr. McIntyre, was ordered for conuidoration to-morrow: Whoreas, it is a well understood fact that Messrs. Corbin and Leslie have manipulated affairs to auch au extent as to have themselves elected chairmen of ouohnlf the committees in tho Senate; And whereas, it is expedient to haMten of time ?cd ??ney, therefore, be it ? Eeeotvad, Tant ali tue Committees of j thc Scssiv ^^Ji^^sS^^^SL^^ aexMVMOuitfpi ?opJW* Sf10^ P. Le?U& be?lljtedt ?p?irmtofflouft Wi T. OottD OoB?aitU*r ind t?^rerAjunH der ofphe Seniors ^rei?eVeP?PomaatyJ as committeemen, nod bo instructed to voto as dictated by seid Committee. The following, by Mr. McIntyre, waa ordered for consideration to-morrow: Tbat a joint committee bo appointed to investigate the affairs of tho Treasurer and Land Commissioner. Tho following, by Mr. Leslie, was or? dered for consideration to-morrow : That tho Clerks of both Houses be authorized to employ the necessary clerical force, for enrolling and on grossing Acts and bills of the General Assembly, and to have the Aots printed as soon as the ses? sion terminates. Messrs. Whittomoro, Wimbush and Barker were appointed to wait on the Governor and Lieutenant-Governor, and Messrs. Nash, Hayne and McIntyre, to wait on the Chief Justice. At 1 o'clock, tho ?enate proceeded to tho hall of the Honse, to attend at the inauguration of Governor and Lieutc ! nant-Governor. The Senato returned and was again called to order by the President pro tem. Mr. Whittemore, from tho Committee appointed to wait on the Governor and inform him that the Senate was organiz? ed and ready to receive'any communica? tion he might bo pleased'to make, re? ported that the Committee had performed the dutiea assigned them, ?uti that the Governor had informed them that he would communicate with them hy mes? sage, to-tidy: On motion of Mr. Arnim, the Senate adjourned at 1.55 p. m. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Tho House met at 12 m. Tho Clerk called tho roll, and tho Speaker announc? ed a quorum present and the House ready to proceed to business. Rev. W. M. Thomas, of Collo ton, was invited to open the proceedings with prayer. A message was received from tho Se I nate, informing the Honse that the Senate will attend tho inauguration of the Go? vernor and Lieutenant-Governor at the bar of the'Honse; at 1 o'clock p. m., to? day. Mr. Byas moved that a joint commit too be appointed, to attend the Governor and Lieutenant-Governor elect, and make arrangements for their inauguration. Messrs. Byas, Hagood and Briggs were appointed. On motion, a joint committee was ap? pointed to wait on the Chief Justice and inform him that the inauguration of Go? vernor and Lieutenant-Governor will take place at 1 o'clock, and request his attendance. Messrs. W. H. Jones, Jr., F. A. Miles and W. B. Miles were ap? pointed as tho Committeo. The House then took a recess. Five minutes after 1, the members ol the joint convention rose to receive thc Governor and Lieutenant-Governor elect. The inaugural proceedings were opened with prayer by the Chaplain. The Chair mau introduced the Governor elect, whe delivered his inaugural address. Tin oath of office was administered by Chiel Justico Moses. Tho Chairman then introduced Hon. A. J. Ransier, tho Licutenant-Govornoi elect, and the Chief Justice administered to him tho oath of office. The Chairman announced tho joinl convention dissolved, aud at 25 minute: after 1 o'clock, the Speaker called tht House to order. Mr. Whipper introduced a resolution. That we proceed to the election foi United States Senator to-morrow, nt li o'clock. Mr. Mobley moved to slriko ont "to morrow" and insert "to-morrow week,' which, after some debate, by Messrs Wilkes, Smart, Mobley and Jones, wat adopted. The question was then takei on the resolution as amended, and it wai adopted. Tho annual message of the Governo: was then received and read. On motion, it was resolved, that 5,00( copies of the Governor's message b< printed for general distribution. Mr. Wilkes offered a resolution, tba a joint special committee of five on tin part of the House and-on thi part of the Senate, be nppointed to tho roughly investigate the affairs of tin Land Commissioner's office, and repor as soon as possible; with power to sent for persons and papers. Mr. Mobley moved to amend by strik iug out live and inserting "one fromeacl I County." j Considerable debate ensued upon th adoption of the amendment. Mr. Whip per expressed the opinion that the objec of enlarging the committee wns to shiel? tho proceedings of tho Land Commis sinner from investigation. Mr. Mobley attempted to defend him self, by saying that everybody wanted t know something about the Land Com missioner's office, and that the best wa for them to get anything done, was tod it themselves. The amendment wns laid on thc table Mr, Mobley then moved to strike ou "fivo" and insert "ono from each Coi gressionnl District and one from th State at large." Adopted. Mr. Barker gave notice that to-moi row, or some future day, ho will intro duce n bill to regulate tho hours of labe in this State. On motion, the House adjourned at minutes beforo 3 o'clock. Governor'* Mcksugr. FELLOW-CITIZENS OF THE SENATE AN OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: I transmitting my annual mossnge to tl General Assembly, I tako pleasure i congratulating you upon tho gratifvin evidences of material progress and in provoment surrounding us, and the gi it?rai indications of tho prevalence < peuce and harmony within tho Stat Health and prosperity have general! prevailed during the past year, the earl has borne a most bounteous harvest, ac operation and harmony^ to manifest the power of a ' united people in a united purpose to give their State prominence and tbomselyo8 respectability. The following statement exhibits the indebtedness and assets of the Stato, October 31, 1870; Funded debt of the State, October 31, 1870.87,605,908 98 Assets held by the State on that date. 2,290,700 00 ?5,375,208 98 For a full und detailed statement of the financial condition of the State, I would respeotiy refer you to the reports of the Comptroller and Treasurer. THE SINKING FUND. From a report of the Secreta? ry of the Commissioners of the sinking fund, it will be found that of the unremu nerativo property of the State, there has - been dis? posed of 21,698 ?liares of Greenville, . and Columbia Railroad stock, at $2.75 per share.$59,669 50 240 shares of South Carolina and Sonth-We8tern Rail? road stook, at $45 per sharo. 10,800 00 | Building material in State House yard. 3,014 70 Real estate-four acres on Arsenal Hill andoue acre on Main street, rear of State House. 6,965 00 4,000 shares of Cheraw and Coal Gelds Railroad Compa? ny, at $3.75 per Bbare. 15,000 00 Amount realized.$95,449 20 EXPENDITURES. For $100.000 of South Caro? lina Bonds.....$81,937 50 For commissions, advertise? ments, Arc. 855 00 $82,792 50 Balance ou hand.$12,656 70 STATE DEPARTMENT. The report of the Secretary of State presents an epitome of the labors of his department for tho current year, and gives a lively idea of the amount of labor transacted in the Executive Depart? ments. In addition to the usual amount of work, tho Secretary, in his present report, has prepared a careful compila? tion of all tho election returns in tabular form, presenting tho names o? all thc parties voted for, and the number of vote3 they received. THE PENITENTIARY. The report of tho Commissioners of the Penitentiary presents the affairs of that institution in a highly favorable aspect, and it is fully borue ont by the annual report of the Superintendent which accompanies it. Since his last annual report, the Su? perintendent has received in thc I institution.280 Inmutes nt that date . 295 Whole number duriug the 3'oar.. 575 Of which number thero have beou discharged by expiration of sen? tence. 23 Pardoned. 205 Died. 24 Escaped. 6 Insane . 1 259 Leaving a balance of 316 in confinement, of which 309 nre males and seven females. Such as are enumerated as pardoned mainly consisted of those whose terms were about to expire, and who were recommended for their good behavior by thu Superintendent. By anticipating the expiration of their .sentence, the criminal generally avoids the deprivation of his civil rights, many of which would be forfeited by their consummation. Tho effect of this leni? ency is stated by tho Superintendent as being most salutary in promoting good behavior among tho convicts, and ena? bling him, from day to day, to designate large numbers of the convicts for work as laborers, teamsters and mechanics, without tho presence of a guard, outside tho enclosure of tho prison, and not one has betrayed tho confidence thus reposed iu thom. The Superintendent makes a variety of suggestions for the extension and improvement of the institution, which aro respectfully commended to your favorable consideration. AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS. The report of the Commissioner of Agricultural Statistics contains much valuable information in relation to the soil and productions of the State, em? bracing the various crops and modes of cultivation, tho value of the numerous fertilizers, the culture of fruits, and of the grape, and tho formation of roads. I recommend that a liberal appropria? tion be made, to bo. distributed in pre? miums as prizes for excellence in agri? culture and mechanic arts among the several Counties and the State Fair at Columbia, with tho understanding that an equal amount from privato sources be raised for the samo purposes by the State Fair, and County Fairs respectively. LUNATIC ASYLUM. I submit for your consideration, the report of the Regents of the Lunatic Asylum, accompanied by the annual re? ports of tho Superintendent and of the Treasurer of the institution. The report of Dr. Ensor shows, that at tho com? mencement of tho year, tho number of patients was 232, to which was added 90, making a total of 322 under treatment during the year. Of this number, 30 have been discharged cured; 16 have been removed; 31 have died, and 4 have escaped, leaving in the institution at this date 244 patients; of whom 112 are males and 132 are females. The Trea XttggHl follow?; Appropriation . fy.... W.. -?J lT.Sfft CO S ?OLAL.??^EJ^:^'^2 By deficit in U%t annbai* re? port.Tvr: 154 si Sapplies. 40,994 29 Salaries and wages. 14,482 69 Repairs and improvements... 2,836 25 Balance, deposited. 539 48 058,507 52 IilABILJTIES. For supplies.$11,835 00 Salaries and wages. 3,143 50 Total.$14,978 50 ASSETS. Due by County Commission? ers.$23,519 26 I Pay patients, regarded good.. 3,924 93 Stnte appropriations, to Janu? ary 1, 1871. 6,026 97 Extensions and repairs. 10,000 00 Total. $43.471 16 The Board of Begents, in transmitting the reports of the Superintendent and of the Treasurer of the institution, accom? pany them by two important recommen? dations! viz: 1. That the beneficiaries should bc maintained by the State, instead of the several Counties; and 2. The extension of the present new building, so as to enable us to abandon tho inferior quarters used for patients. With regard to tho fir.M recommenda? tion, it has my thorough concurrence. Tho effect of the present system is to throw tho entire expense of supporting the Asylum on a portiou of the Counties, while u considerable number are largely in arrear of their payments, as will be seen by tho table accompanying the Treasurer's report. By npportiouiug the amount of tho tax ou the respective Counties to the number of beneficiaries accommodated ut tho Asylum, und col? lecting it with the general tax, a more equitable system will be reached, and the Asylum saved from several embar? rassments to which it is now liable. With regard to tho proposed extension of tho Asylum, for which au appropria? tion of $40,000 is asked, I think its pro? priety, us well as expediency, aro matters of considerable doubt. It will bo recol? lected, that for more than twenty years tho suitableness of tho present locality has been a matter of discussion, while the want of adaptability of the buildings to their present purposes is generally admitted. In consequence of these defi? ciencies, the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum, which, at its establishment, stood at the head of similar institutions in this country, has entirely lost that proud pre-eminence, nud now Inga la? mentably in the rear. Among those who have been most urgent for the abandon? ment of tho present site and buildings, are Dr. D. H. Trezevaut, tho former, and Dr. J. W. Parker, the recent Super? intendent of the institution, who unite in condemning them for want of space in tho grounds and of suitableness in the buildings. To these gentlemen, whose long connection with thc institution ten? ders their opinion authoritative, may uow be added those of Dr. J. F. Ensor, tho present Superiutendeut, who says that, ou taking charge of it, (the Asylum,) August 5, he found it far behind the times in almost everything that is now considered necessary in a well-appointed Asylum; its buildings are not of proper capacity or coustructiou. No greater bluuder was ever mado in architecture thaa the plan upon which this gloomy, incongruous pile was erected; tho most of the rooms are mere cells or chinks in the walls, dark and illy ventilated, and those on the ground-floor damp and un? healthy; that it would be, to say tho least, tho greatest inhumanity to require the patients to occupy them. In corro? boration of his own statement, Dr. Ensor quotes Dr. Wilkins, Commissioner of Insanity for the State of California, who is now making a tour of tho United States and Europe, in quest of information touching the subject of insanity, and in? stitutions for tho insane, who spoke of our Asylum "as the farthest behind the ago of all that he bad visited iu this country," with ono exception. With these concurrent remarks of medical men of the highest authority, it may well bo inquired whether it is con? sistent with policy or expediency to patch up au old and generally condemned build? ing, by expending a large additional amount of money on it, and thus per? petuate the institution in its present un? fit locality, or to make the necessary in? vestigation as to whether a more suitable location could not bo selected, where ample gronnds could be secured and suitable buildings ereoted for a moderate sum, in addition to the price obtained for the present premises. I commend the subject to your careful and deliber? ate investigation. QUARANTINE. The annual report of Dr. Lebby, Health Officer of the Port of Charleston, will bo found highly interesting and satisfactory, as exemplifying, beyond all cavil, the important fact that with au attentive and vigilant quarantino officer, the city of Charleston may bo considered perfectly safo from tho visits of tropical epidemics which havo occasionally de? solated her streets and paralyzed her commerce. Her exemption from pesti? lential diseases, her general salubrity, hev accessibility at all seasons, with her other signal advantages and facilities, present a brilliant future to Charleston, which, if properly improved, cannot fail to place her at the head of Southern sen-ports. Dr. Lebby, in his report, makes a number of suggestions and re? commendations, which aro deservedly entitled to tho highest respect, and are recommended to your favorable consi? deration. rnosriiATES. Attention is called to the elaborate aud suggestive report of Prof. Charles 'fy; l??j?rC~yT. ? Inspector oiguano abd ??? ???r,cro. ii prevean io ? mott forci? ble aspect the magnitude and importance og Agaa new ?w?ornnso-and in? itial fi its r&id|5tero?i fed? #o$able oxtdi sion. In tots coiVreolioD, mar at {entWm may,bfr ^ofaljf giffen to the law of last session, granting tp certain par? ties therein named, tho right to dig and mine in the navigable streams of the State for phosphate. The receipts thus far to tho State from that Company havo been $1,989. In my judgment, further legislation is imperatively re? quired to protect the interests of the State in this matter. It is believed, that with a moderately officient administra? tion of the affairs of this valuable pro? perty, a snm may bo realized to the Trea? sury sufficient to pay tho interest on the debt of the State, or its equivalent. The Constitution provides for a uniform and equal rate of assessment and taxation, and that only the proceeds of mines hud mining claims shall be assessed. The inquiry may be suggested, whether the present modo of assessing the phosphate lands is the most advantageous to thc State, and equitable to the tax-payer, aud whether some change is not de? manded. TUE LA NU COMMISSION Was undoubtedly ono of the wisest und most beneficent projects of the State; but, from the odium which has been brought upon it by charges, freely made, of peculation and personal purposes in its administration, tho results have not beou commensurate with the sagacity and philanthropy of its objects. About $000,000 have been expended, und thou sands of sores of laud have been pur? chased, but up to this time only a com? paratively small portion of tho land has beon sold to actual settlers; and tho tar diuesB of the Commission should bo a subject of investigation by tho Legisla? ture. This investigation should be thor? ough aud seurchiug, by intelligent and honest men, who should examine fairly and fearlessly iuto alleged abuses, which have excited wide-spread comment uud denunciation. Desiring to investigate these alleged abuses myself, I applied to an eminent law firm in this city, but was informed that, owing to tho imperfect legislation which characterized tho Act, my power over tho matter waa very lim? ited aud questionable. Whatever abuses have characterized this agency and para? lyzed its usefulness, aro mainly traceable to its organization, by which its authori? ty was delegated to five commissioners, and by its divided responsibility, in con? stituting any thrco of them, whose as? sent, obtained cither individually or in the aggregate, a quorum to decide all questions brought before them. I will make no recommendation upon tho sub? ject of modifying these provisions, but would respectfully ask that the Executive bo relieved from his share of the control and responsibility of the management of its affairs, of which be is entitled, nnder the law, to one-fifth, while, in public es? timation, ho is held responsible for all tho faults and abuses connected with its entire supervision. He would take the liberty, however, of suggesting the en tiro separation of the Commissioner from polities, and restricting bim to tho di? rection of its legitimate operations. Your attention is called to the fact, that from tho money already received for the land sold, as well as those which aro to bo sold hereafter, there is no provision made for its safe-keeping, other than the personal responsibility of the Commis? sioner, who has thom under his exclusive charge. Provision should also be made for their deposit in some safe and re? sponsible institution, or they should be used for tho purpose of tho redemption of the bonds issued for thc purchase of lands. STATE LIBRARY. Tbo report of tho Librarian witnesses his indefatigable zeal and industry iu tho discharge of his duties, and the preservat?3n of property entrusted to him. AUDITOR OP STATE. For information in this department, I will respectfully refer you to his very full uud complote report, and call your attention to tho importance of bis re? commendations. EDUCATION. For tho operations of the State Super? intendent of Education during the year, I refer you to the report of that officer. MILITIA. The report of tho Adjutant and In? spector-General is referred to for tho operations and proceedings of tho mili-, ta ry department of the Stato during the year. THE STATE CONSTABULARY. Thc report of tho Chief Constable pre? sents a full and satisfactory account of the proceedings and expenditures of the body under his control during tho past year. Captain Hubbard, in the dis? charge of his responsible and unpleasant duties, bas acquitted himself creditably and efficiently. Strong hopes were en? tertained that, after the expiration of tho late heated political contest, it would havo been deemed advisable to dispenso entirely with tho services of this force, and orders had boen given looking to that result on tbo first of November, but the unfortunate and disgraceful oc? currences recently in tho Counties of Laurens, Union, Spartauburg and New? berry, in which outrages were perpe? trated, and valuable lives sacrificed, have compelled the postponement of that de sirablo result, lleceut indications, how? ever, encourage the hope that thu post? ponement will bo but temporary, and that tho police duties of tho Stato will soon revert to tho local authorities. Up to this timo no arrests havo been mado of tho authors and participators in the recent murders and outrages, and, hav? ing thus long waited on tho local au? thorities in vain, active measures are now in progress for thc arrest of the criminals. [CONCLUDED IN OUR NEXT..] Mr. J. B. Anderson, a native of Charleston, buta prominent citizen of Georgetown, died on tho 19th inst. --M^n-a--n-mr^mmn--mmmmman ^ qu'oat o? Vue' ?b'?M??tfrib? of VttgfmaV la? dies for tk'? ' pdb'foro' ill 'tho cbnrchea throughout ther ???uih to tait o op a col? lect io? in b oh al f of th?: Lee Monumental Fund wo s responded to io ?tlt obu robes last Sunday. The contributions were liberal. It will be found, w?;think, that Columbia hae made a ge horons nnawer to Virginia. ' rn nfl *. lu FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-A freight train over the Oreen ville and Columbia Railroad, met with a serious accident, on Sunday Inst, near Ninety-Six. Tho rails spread and upset the locomotive. R. Pearson, a colored fireman-who had been employed on the road wince its in? auguration-was instantly killed; Tack Germany, the engineer, was seriously .in? jured. PIIONIXIANA.-The price of sing 1 copies of the PHOENIX is five cents. If carriers charge more it is simply a swin? dle. They cnn be obtained at that price at the office. Affairs in Laurens are in a terriblo condition. It is stated that the military -numbering about 1,000-are quartered in tho District, and a number of the most prominent citizens have been ar? rested, among them the Sheriff, and Messrs. Todd, Mosely and Garlingtop. Writs of ?tabeas corpus were issued for thc release of the prisoners, but no . at? tention was paid to them. Tho refile for the ton jars domestic brandy fruit-unavoidably postponed last week-will como off this evening, at half-past S o'clock, at the Pollock House. ? A private despatch from Raleigh, N. I C., says enough has been heard to in? sure tho election in favor of Manning, I (Democrat,) over Holden, (Radical.) Phillips is thought to be elected by a small majority. Tho city authorities should certainly prevent the neat fence surrounding the old market lot from being used for bill posting. Treasurer Denny dies hard. He will, however, soon be throngh with hiB trou? bles. Tho assertions of the PHCSNXX may be depended upon. Genuine Kentucky Belle and Blue Gross whiskey-pure and good-can be obtained at the Exchange House. Try it. HOTEL AIUUVALS, November 27-'28. NicJcerson House-W. C.Taylor, T. K. Cany, Baltimore; J. J. Wilson, 8. C.; C. C. Watson, Lynchburg, Va ; E. JJc Crady, W. A. Pringle, Charleston; IL M. Cottiugbam, Atlanta; S. F. Houston, Charlotte; J. Banskett, Columbia; J. W. Qhiau, Cherry ville, N. C. ;'M. M. Wolfe, Chester; J. H. Baldwin, Balti? more; E. J. Hardin, N. C.; Miss Clara C. Mittag, Laucanterville; J. S' Wil? liams, Augusta; J. H. Renslow, New Or leuus; E. P. Butts and wife, Charleston; W. j. DoTreville, James F. Izlar, Oraugcburg; P. R. R. M. Stattes, Flo? rence; A. Jones, L. Jones, A. J. Hughes, Ed ge. field; E. Ingersoll, Philadelphia; E. t?. J. Ilayeu, Lexington; T. R. Mad? dox, Resaca; J. Caldwell, N. Y.; Col. W. Johnson, Charlotte; W. Williams, C., C. & A.'R.'.R.; S. DuBose, Ridgeway, S. C.; Mrs. A. A. Porter and child, Texas; J. A. Gray, Augusta; J. B. Ross, Macon; J. J. Johnson, N. Y.; L. D. Alden, Savannah; J. H. Harrison, New Orlcaus; B. Henry, C. C. Maccay, Ches? ter; F. D. Bush, Greenville. Columbia Hotel- D. T. Corbin, Wm. Stone, Henry Buist, Charleston; P. G. Chappell, Richland; O. M. Sadler, E. J. Frederick and lady, T. D. Gillespie, S. C. ; J. McDonald aud lady, J. M. Car? rington, Wm. Johnston, N. C. ;W. H. D. Byron, city; lt. Thurston, Greenville; A. Williams aud wife, J. Hum, Beaufort; J. B. Brown, W. L. Hardin, Baltimore; E. Mahoney, Va. ; T. H. Cooke, Orange burg; T. F. Clyburn. B. R. Clyburn, T. H. Clyburn, A. McManus, Eh in. B. Tompkins, Lancaster; W. J. McKorrall, J. W. BaBS, Marion ; A. E, Bennry. Ar? thur Parker, J. M. Walker, J. D. " Suth? erland, New York; J. Monroe Wise, Edgefield; John P. Adams and wife, Richland; R. S. Moore, York vi lie; James M. Baxter, Newberry; H. H. Badenhop, Walhalla. LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. H. Maxcy-Plantation for Sale. D. L. Boozer-Dentistry. A. Sampson-Notice. W. S. Pope-For Sale. Continuation True Brotherhood Lodge Campbell & Jones-Batter, Cheese. R. Tozer-House and Lot for Sale. lt. D. Senn & Co.-Jost Reoeived. "On, IT is NOTIIINOI"-Only a slight cold and cough. A few days pass away. There ia crapo on tho door. What is tho matter? Death! Only a slight coldl Will death not .-turtle you from the delusive slumber that "only a cough" will not harm you? Beware, and tako hood! ovory day's experience refutos this fiillieions argument. A cold, a cough neglected, is a suro precursor of consumption. While yon havo timo, soe to it, that you no longer neglect a slight cold, aud go at once and buy a bottlo of Stanley's Great Cough Rcmedv. Prepared by HEINITSII, at bia Drug store. " N 17 "It's laity curls," ?aid Mrs. Partington to Ike. while reading about tho ii iponding wai iu Europe, "that tho Hollerltorn croates auch an ado in Yurrup, when it's sich a common diseaao among tho cattle in Amer ?kv." The old ladv, having delivered horself of the abovo, took a dose of LIPPMAN'S GIIEAT GEB MAN BlTXEHS to cheer her depressed eplrits, and roaunio? her knitting. Lippman's Bitters aro for Bale by all drug? gists and dealers. Depot in Columbia. S. C., at DEICER ? McOnKOOK'S, Druggists] S 18