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COLUMBIA, S. C. Tuesday fdorninR, January 17,1871.1 Whit I* a Republican Form of Go? vernment! The fourth section of the fourth arti? cle of the Constitution of the Uuited States provides that "the United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Bepublioan form of govern? ment." In tho Hoaso of Representa? tives, on tho first day of the re-assem? bling of Congress, aftor the Christmas holidays, Mr. Rogers, a member from Arkansas, introduced a resolution recit? ing various acts of outrage and oppres? sion committed at the recent Congres? sional election, and declaring that "no Republican form of government exists in that State, and that no legal opportu? nity is allowed the peonle of that State to maintain their rights." "Therefore," the rejolution goes on to direct, tbnt "the Committee on the Judiciary be di? rected to make a full inquiry into tho state of - political government in tho State of Arkansas, and into tho conduct of the Governor and registrars, with power to send for porsons and papers, and to report at the earliest practicable moment, if they find legislation necessa? ry, a bill to secure to the people of that Stato the exorcise of their rights." The resolution was adopted. The frequency with which this provi? sion of the Federal Constitution has been resorted to within the past few years as a justification for any and every species of interference on tho part of Congress with the internal government and domestic concerns of the several States, has been repeatedly the subject of comment. The Baltimore Sun em? phatically declares that Congress ap? pears to have proceeded upon tho as? sumption that the "Republican govern? ment" guaranteed by the Constitution is the government of the Republican party, and that whatever legislation was neces? sary to secure and perpetuate the ascen? dency of that party was within the scope and protection of that instrument. As, however, it is a bad rule which will not work both ways, tho drift of Mr. Ro? ger's resolution seems to be to admonish tho political majority that the precedent which they havo established may horeaf tor be used with equal effect ngainst them. His resolution is aimed, appa? rently, at tho proscriptive and disfran? chising features of tho present State constitution of Arkansas, and at tho con? duct of the Governor nud registrars at the recent Congressional elections. The speeoh which he delivered on Saturday last was in answer to that portion of the President's message which referred to the expression of popular sentiment in the South having been interfered with and stifled by intimidation and outrage. He wished to show that in Arkansas at least the responsibility for such outrages as were committed lay at tho door, not of the opponents, but of the friends of the Administration, and that it was the voice of the opposition which had thus been stifled. That tho framers of the Constitution ?never intended that thoir language in this partianlar section should bear tho loose construction which has been pat upon it by tho party in power is a proposition too plain for argument. When that Constitution was adopted, Republican institutions were an experi? ment. There was a considerable party in this country who thought that the government created would be found alto? gether too weak. There were even to be found some who preferred tho forms of a limited and constitutional monarchy - who thought the British constitution the most perfect model for imitation, and who wished to approximate to that model by the creation of a lifo tenure in the offices of Prosidontand Senator. It was to guard against tho possibility of any locai revolution which might result in the establishment of a dictatorship or a titled oligarchy in any of tho States, that this section was incorporated into the Constitution. Now, however, that a different interpretation prevails, it would be well for Congress to define, by a joint resolution, at least, what shall be con? sidered "a Republican form of govern? ment." Adhesion to tho political doc? trines of tho Republican party will, of course, form an essential part of tho de? finition. A declared preference for some particular candidate for the Presi? dency may hereafter be added. It is true such a definition would bo liable to undergo constant chango, unless it should bo embodiod in tho form of an? other amendment to tho Constitution; but inasmuch as tho discovery has been mudo that permanency and certainty fn tho organic law is not desirable, and that that constitution of government is best which with easy flexibility adapts itself to every ohango of circumstances and of parties, this objection will probably bo thought of trifling consequence. < ?* ?-?? A woman's bow ideal-the marriage tie. LEGISLATIVE: PROCBBUIJIOS. MONDAY, JANUABY l?, 1871. SENATE. The Senate met at 12 M. The Houso sont to the Senate tho fol? lowing: A message that Messrs. Briggs, Whipper nn? Leo had been appointed a committee, on tho part of the House, to meet u similar committee of the Senate, to wait upon the State Treasurer and solioit information OB to expenditure of appropriation of $135,000; a bill to in? corporate tho Charleston Cleansing Com? pany, of the city of Charleston; to regu? late tho right of traverse; to incorporate tho South Carolina Saving and Building Association, No. 2. Mr. Leslie presented the petition of W. W. Woodward, late Sheriff of Barn? well County, praying that provision be made for compensation for certain ser? vices rendered by Sheriffs throughout the State, under geuerol and special orders from military headquarters, Se? cond Military District, series of 1867 and 18G8. Referred. The Committee on Incorporations reported favorably on a bill to incorpo? rate tho town of Florence. The Committee on Enrolled Acts re? ported os ready for ratification, a joint resolution authorizing the County Com? missioners of Williamsburg County to levy a special tax, and an Act supple? mentary to an Act entitled "An Act to anthorize administrators, executors, and other fiduciaries to soil certain evidences of indebtedness at public eale, and to compromise in certain cases." I Bills to repeal so much of an Act enti? tled "An Act to organize and govern tho militia of tho State of South Carolina, us provides for the pay of an Assistant Adjutant-Genernl;" to incorporate the Hedges Light Guard, of Edisto, South Carolina; und to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to establish a Bureau of Agri? cultural Statistics," received their third readiug and were ordered to tho Hoose. Mr. Whittomore introduced a bill to establish a Normal School in each Con? gressional District in this State. Also, a bill to require County Treasurers to report to the General Assembly. Also, a bill to supply the deficiency iu the appropriation for the support and main? tenance of free schools for 1870. Mr. Whittemoro introduced a concur? rent resolution, that all records, books and papors now in the office of tho Com? missioner of Agricultural Statistics, be? longing to tho same, be transferred tc tho offico of the Seoretary of State. Agreed to. Mr. Swails introduced a resolution, that whereas Hon. Frank Arnim, W. B. Nash, Robert Smalls and Lucius Wim bush did refuse to vote under tho deci sion of tho President pro tem., when thc yens aud nays were called, they bo orderet before tho bar of the Senate, and show cause why they should not be puuishot for contempt. Ordered for considera lion to-morrow. Mr. Whittomore gave notice of a join resolution to make an appropriation fo: the maiutcnauco of tho common school of South Carolina for tho fiscal year o 1870. Tho consideration of a resolution rc questing the Laud Commissioner to in form thu Seiiate what lands havo beet purchased by him and his predecessor was postponed to January 20, 1871. A bill to declare tho corporate privi leges of the Camden Bridge Compan; at an end, and to vest the same in th Couuty of Kershaw, and a bill to ameni au Act to provide for the constructioi and tho keeping in repair of ronds bridges, Ac, were referred. A bill to amend an Act to establisl aud maintain a system of free coin ruo schools was ro-committed. Aconcurrent resolution to afford relie to persons driven from their homes ii Union County was referred to the Com mittce on Charitable Institutions. A bill to amend the charter of the Cc lumbia Building and Loan Associntio passed its second reading ann was oi dered to bo engrossed. A bill to cede the jurisdiction of th State of South Carolina to the Unite States over certain lands was referred t Committee on Publio Lands. A bill to renew and extend nn Act t provide for the perpetuation of tost tnony with regard to wills, choses in ai don, &c, lost or destroyed during th war, was referred to tho Committee o the Judiciary. Tho consideration of a bill to rene^ and amend the charter .of tho town c Mount Pleasant, was postponed t Wednesday next. A bill to provide for the maintenant1 of illegitimate children, was referred t the Committee on Charitable Instill tiotis. A bill to amend Section 9 of au Act t provide for tito appointment of n Lau Commissioner, was referred. A bill to incorporate the Rock Hi Hook and Ladder Company, was ordere to be engrossed for a third reading. A b il to provide for tho establishmoi ol' a house of correction, was referred. Tho consideration of a bill to amen au Act to define tho duties and jnrisdii lion of County Commissioners, wi postponed. On motion of Mr. Whittemore, tl: Senate proceeded to tho consideration < thc rules aud practica to be observed L Ibo Senate as u court of impeachmen I which, after sundry umondmonts, wei i adopted, as reported by the select con ruittco. On motion of Mr. Wliittemore, it wi resolved th.it thu Souato sit ns a court < impeachment in the trial of T. O. 1 Vernon to-morrow, at 1 P. M. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Tho Hotiso met at 12 M. Thu Committuo on tho Penitential reported upon that portion of tho Gi I vernor's messugo relative to tho Pen ; tenlia?y. Tho report was highly coe j rjiendutory of tho management nv ? condition of the Penitentiary. Tl ?committee stated that the left'wing i j the building wns fully finished, tho: being 260 cells fitted np, and about 3( I prisoners now iu oouiim'tnent. Tl committee, among other thingo, recom? mended that 100 acres of tillable land, convenient to the Penitentiary, be pur? chased, for the employment of short time convicts in that branch of labor, with which they are familiar, and also, that the Superintendent be vested with the power of remitting sentenoes, when, in his discretion, the behavior of the convict merits such a favor. The report was made tho special order for Saturday, at 1 o'clock. The Gommittoe ou Incorporations reported favorably on a bill to amend tho charter of the Columbia Building aud Loon Association; which was or? dered to lie ovor for a socond reading. Also, reported unfavorably on a bill to renew and amend tho charter of tho town of Abbeville. The Committee on Commerce report? ed favorably on a bill to prevent acci? dents from rafts and Hat-boats on the rivers of the State. Also, reported fa? vorably on a bill to permit Henry, Lan? caster, Smith, Howe and others to collect wharfage. Also, reported favorably on a bill to provide for tho appointment of an additional inspector of flour in Charleston. The Committee on Judiciary reported favorably on a bill to vest the right and title of the State to oertain escheated property in California Hughes and others. Also, reported favorably on a bill to enable aliona to bold property in this State. Also, reported unfavorably on a bill to provide a place of imprison? ment for criminals under fifteen years of age. Also, reported favorably on a bill to prevent persons from holding more than ono office of profit and trust at u timo in the State. Also, reported un? favorably on a bili to arnaud au Act defining the criminal jurisdiction ol Trial Justices. Also, reported favorably on a bill to amend an Act to provide foi the assessment and taxation of property. Also, reported unfavorably on a bill tc amend an Aot to defino the duties ol County Commissioners. Also', reported unfavorably on a bill to require all par ties instituting civil actions in the Court; of the State to pay in advance clerk's, sheriff's and attorney's costs, except ir tho case of parties suing for wages ol ( shares of orops. Mr. Jervey gave notice of a hill to an thorizo tho School Commissioner o Charleston to levy a special tux to built school-houses. Mr. Andell introduced a resolution that the Committoo on the Penitentiary be required to ascertaiu by what author ?ty tho Superintendent of tho Peni ten tiary is using a forty-horan power sloan engiuo belonging lo tho State. Adopted Mr. Warley introduced a bill to re quire the School Commissioner of Ciar endou to erect school houses, Referred Mr. Humbert introduced a bill to fi tho salaries of school teachers of Dat lington. Mr. Keith introduced a resolution that the State Treasurer bo required t report why the salaries of school-teacher have uot been paid. JVIr. Barkor introduced a bill to alte aud amend an Act to provide for tho ar pointmcut of Trial Justices. Mr. Oritteuden gavo notice of a bill t empower the owners of water powers c shoals to improve tho samo on certai conditions. Mr. Gary gavo notice of a bill to r? duce tho fees of Couuty Treasurers an salaries of County Auditors. Mr. Corwin prosented tho claims c -Kimmi for services rendered as mi gistrate, and G. W. Garmany for po mortem examinations. Referred. Mr. Shanklin presentod the presen mout of the Grand Jury of Ocout County for Ncvomber term. Roferre< Mr. Douuelly presented tho claim < Johu H. Livingston for building sch no house. Referred. Mr. Simons offered a joint resolutioi appropriating ?45,000 for tho State Li natic Asylum. Referred. Mr. Gardner introduced a bill relatir. to marriages. The following bills and resolutioi were received from the Senate: A joii resolution for tho relief of Samn Cochran, and others. Referred. A bi to alter and amend tho charter of tl town of Darlington. Referred. A coi current resolution that tho Receiver i the Bank of tho Stato bo required I report to tho G?n?ral Assembly tl amount of assets ho has received at what dispositiou has been made of ther within ten days from tho service of tl order. Adopted. A concurrent resol tiou, to appoint a joint committoo, consist of tho Committee on Peniteuti ry, on the part of tho Senate, and - on part of the House, to investigate tl affairs aud actions of tho Superintende; of tho Penitentiary, and tho Director and to report tho sumo. Tho r?solutif was concurred iu and a committee five, on the part of tho House, ordere to bo appoiuted. A message from tho Governor was r ceived, iu reply to a concurrent resol lion asking him why a su?licieut milita force had not been placed in certain r fractory and riotous Counties, to protc tho lives, liberty and property of tl citizens; why the outlaws have not bes brought to condign punishment, See. Tho Governor replied in quite a fi and explicit manner, stating that 1 kuew ol' no Counties that ho could pr nounco riotous and refractory, aud hi received no information of any corni nation on the part of tho citizens of ai Couuty to defeat tho enforcement of tl laws; but, on thc contrary, had receive the assurances of numbers of the got and iniluential people of tho Counties which disorders have recently occurre that they were ready and willing to n sist tho Executive in the preservation peaco and order; that in no case had 1 heard of resistance being made to tl oilicers of tho law, aud that until thc efforts failed, and the civil law provi inadequate to the protection of tho eil zen, ho did not feel called upon n would ho employ tho extraordinary po1 era vested in him by tho Constitutio Instead of tho employment of the mi tary power of tbo State, the Governor recommended the granting of additional power to the Attorney-General of the State, with regard to the supervision of oriminul prosecutions, and the employ? ment of asoistaut counsel. Also, recom? mended that n contingent fund be placed at his disposal for tho employment of a secret detectivo forco to facilitate tho ef? forts of solicitors in procuring testimony, &o. A bill to consolidate thc offices of Land Commissioner aud Commissioner of Agricultural Statistics, was made the special order for Wed nos Jay next, at 1* o'clock. A bill to altor aud amend an Act to al? ter aud amend the charter of Coiumbiu, was, after sundry amendments, and the removal of its most objectionable fea? tures, passed to a third reading*. A message from tho Governor was re? ceived, presenting the report of tiie trustees of the "University; which was roferred. A bill to renew and amoud the charter of Spartanburg was passed. Also, a bill to.authorize the County OnminiKsif-uers of Georgetown to levy a special tax of two mills on the dollar. Also, a joint resolution authorizing the County Com? missioners of Oconee to levy a speeiil tax of oue mill on the dollar. Also, a bill to determiue what shall constitute a day's labor in the State. Tho bili provides for eight hours iu the winter months and ten in tho summer, unless otherwise fixed by contract. A message from the Senate was re? ceived, giving notion that the Senate would bo prepared to sit es a court of impeachment iu the ti-ial of Judge Ver? non, at 1 o'clock, to-morrow. Pending the discussion of tho bill providing for the public printing, the. House adjourned to 12 M., to-morrow. MESSAGE OF THE GOVEUNOU OF NEW JEUSEV.-Governor Randolph, of New Jersey, in his annual message, relera to the adoption of the suiTrage amendment and tho liual settlement of a vexed ques? tion, aud recommouds, inasmuch as the colored people are necessarily accepted as voters, a full recognition of ali their rights nuder the laws. The Governor deems tho uutural autagouisin of the races beyond the reach of humau laws to remedy; thinks no sub&tantiul politi cel ad van tage is had, or likely to be had, by the blacks, and position being de? nied them by both political parties in the North, tho race seems to have passed from tho wrongs of slavery to the serf? dom of party. He strongly urges nin ue.sly on the part of tho Federal Govern? ment to that lurgo, influential and intelligent body of rueu now aliens, once American citizens, and states his con? viction to be, that tho result of the existing general depression and dissatis? faction witli the oonduct of public affairs, will compel tho political power snccosd iug hereafter to recognize the .urgent demand for greater economy in tlue administration of the affairs of Govern? ment; the extinction of onerous and illegal modes of taxation; reform in civil administration, by which competency and fidelity shall constitute the test aud guarantee of economy; a revision of the tariff laws, by which tho greatest pro? gress towards tho principle of free trade eau be held compatible with our ne? cessities; and protesting against tho enormous grnuts of lands in which the States have so great residuary interest. Detective Eleker, of Chicago, in Fed? eral secret sorvice, showed Judge Cur dozo, and tho brother-iu-law of Benja? min Nathan, a locket and other property belongiug to the deceased. Tho detect? ive claimed that he had the murderer where ho could produce him any mo? ment. Cardozo gave the detective $150, aud referred him to Police Superintend? ent Kelso, who claimed that all the New York detectives must sharo in tho re? ward, whereupon tho Chicago detective returned the ?IDO to Judge Cardozo and departed. The Chicago man is now ne? gotiating with the Jersey City detect? ives. A Paris balloon letter-writer, a Count? ess, writes to her daughter: "For eight days wo ore absolutely without news. Tho carrier pigeons do not come baok any more, either from reason of tho bad weather or capturo by tho enemy. * * The parlor hus beou prepared for tho re? ception of tho sick uud wounded. * * Wehavo been without meat for ten days." QUAUTZ IN STEAD OF DIAMONDS.-It is now stated that tho so-called diamonds fourni in Sou thurn Africa are only "lumps of trauslncent quartz," and cannot pass muster with tho lapidaries of Amsterdam, who aro tho best judges of precious atones in tho world, and against whoso (Ucla no gem daro shine. Au unopened eau of oysters left on tho embers at the store of Hutchison, McChesney & Co., iu Lexington, ex? ploded ou Tuesday, with quito remarka? ble force, bursting tho grate to pieces, shaking tho house to its foundation nod severely injuring a young mau named Kelley, who was iu the room at tho time. Tho outlaws in Roboson County, N. C., have murdered another inoffensive citizen-an aged man, named John Tay? lor. Tho murderer is supposed to bo Henry JJ. Lowrey. A company of United States soldiers was within 200 yards of tho spot at the time tho affair occurred. Blodgett says tho Stato Road is in debt to tho amount of $000,000. That is a good "pile" to steal in a littlo ovor one year, besides tho income of tho road, amounting to $000,000 or $800,000 more. [Augusta Chronicle. A Massachusetts mau objected to hav? ing tho pegs cut from Iiis sou's newly bought shoos, because too boy would run all over town aDd wear them out iu threo woekH. Hollanders think uothing of skating ton or twelve miles au hour, safely car? rying baskets of eggs on their shoulders. Helmbold thought bo would turu in and advertise, and now he has tho finest turn out in America. ?El? ocal ltom.s. POST OFFICE HOURS.-Northern mail opens 4.30 P. M.; closes ll A. M. Charleston and Greenville, open 4.30 P. M. ; close 5.80 A. M. Weateru, opcuB 12.30 P. M. ; closes 2.45 P. M. Charleston, evening, opens 8 A.M.; closes G P. M. Oitiee open Snnilays from half-past 4 o'clock to half-past 5. Tho many-married Congressman, C. G. Bowen, is in another scrape, lt can bo clearly proven that ho married a Mrs. Hicks, of Augusta, Ga., iu 1852. Tho first Mrs. Bowen now brings suit against him in Charleston, for alimony-assert? ing that he has not lived with lier since 18C8. The honorable (?) Congressman's career in likely to wind up in a peniten? tiary. He is certainly very much mar? ried. There is considerable iuquiry- ami rightfully, too-as to tho $135,000 ap? propriated by the Guuoral Assembly for tho paymeut of salaries-per diem and mileage-of the members of the Ge? neral Assembly. Orders are constantly being reoeived at the Executive office which cannot bo honored. As it was de? cided that these "blisters" should bo signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the Governor has decided to pay no atteutiou to any of them uuless so countersigned. Whe? ther or not tho fuud has been gone through with by clerks, messengers, por? ters, etc., the Executive is unable to lind out; but that it has taken to itself wings, ho is forced to admit. PIICENIXIANA.-The price of single copies of tho PIKEMX is Qve ceuts. If carriers charge more it is a swindle. They can be obtained at that price at the office. Book and job printing of cverj- kiud attended to promptly at tho PHONIX of? fice. Every variety of material ou hand. Country publishers iu want of second? hand type-bourgeois and minion-be? sides rules, leads, chases, etc., can be supplied, at about half founders' prices, by applying at tho Pner.Nix office. Hearth and Home-published by Or augo Judd & Co.-is one of the bes' illustrated family papers iu tho couutry The reading matter is unexceptionable and tho pictures particularly entertain in g. Passengers for tho North will bi pleased to leavu that tho Potomac roub is again open. If yon want the latest and most relia ble fiisliions, send lo S. T. Taylor ?; Co. 391 Canal street, New Yolk, for Di Moder, welt. A small firo iu the vicinity of th Greenville Depot, which waa speedil, extinguished, caused a general alair Suuday eveuiug. The eugine companie were prompt in respouse. If you have been tempted to evil*, il, from it; it is uot falling into the water but diving iuto it, that elrowns. The Firemen's Band serenaded Seerc fury Hague last night, and two or thre hours were spent iu a jovial way. Mi H. has recently roturued from the Nerti bringing with him ono of the "bette part of creation." Several toasts wer drank-the burden being "health an long life to tho bride aud groom." Do not be troubled because you hay no great virtues. God made a millio spires of grass where he made one trei The earth is fringed aud carpeted, nc with forests, but grass. Only hav euough of little virtues and commo fidelities, and you need not mourn b< cause you aro neither a saint nor a here It is behoved that the "V. Clicquot Werie" Champagne can only bo obtaine nt one establishment in this city, au that is the Exchange House, Paysinge & Franklin, proprietors. Try it-overj body knows what it is. SUPREME COURT-January IC, 187] Tho Court met at 10 A. M. Present Chief Jnstico Moses and Associate Ju; tices Willard and Wright. J. Edwin Matthews, executor and ni sign?e, vs. J. Savage Hayward, irustct cl al. Opinion delivered by Chief Jus tico Moses. Circuit tlecreo affirmed an motion dismissed. Tho oases of Roseborough rs. Rntlan were resumed. Mr. Carroll was heard i reply for appellants. John C. Heister rs. Daviel noiuphil Mr. Chamberlain, Attorney-Genoral, fe: plaintiff. Mr. Moiton for elofondnnt Mr. Chamberlain in reply. A. A. McMillau, et al., vs. James ti McCall, et al. Mr. Warley for appel lan ts. James H. Fawley, et al., vs. Samnc Marco, et al. Mr. Biker, for appollauts read brief. At 3 P. M. tho Court adjourned unti Tuosday, 17th, 10 A. M. HOTEL ARRIVALS, January ll. - Cohan bia Hotel-J. M. Carson, Charleston; A W. Sextou, O. R. Edgerton, New York J. P. Settlo, Baltimore; T. Armstrong Plattsburg; S. Johnston, Charleston; J li. Henry and wifo, Chester; W. H Gillett, New York; W. H. Hoonvev Greenville; T. C. Pool, Miss C. A. Pool J. M. W. Hill, Newberry: R. Aldrich Barnwell; L. T. Post, New York; H. A. Whiting, Sumter; J. 0. Weuder, Wil? mington. Nickerson House-Wm. Johnston, N. G.; J. W. MoColloch, Abbeville; J. Gibbin, Boston; J. H. Baldwin, Balti? more; T. J. Steers. B. R. R. R. ; W. J. Upshau, Vn. ; E. U. Mead, New York; J. Wnrmick, Cal.; T. Wilson, Now York; J. B. Williams, Pine House; T. li. Ben? son, Anderson; E. C. Baker, Darlington: P. Crain, Iowa; E. P. Butts, Charleston ; E. S. J. Hayes, Lexington; Mrs. G. A. Darling, Miss E. Willinore, Edgelield; W. E. Aiken, G. W. SwepBon, N. C.; S. M. Friderburg, L. E. Friderburg. Pa. ; S. H. Hind, New York; G. D. Cbopman, Ga.; Remington and lady, Ala.; John Allison, F. Johnston, N? C.; J. Win smith, Spartanburg; E. S. Hutley, B. R. R. R. ; J. D. Caswell, S. C. ; R. M. Sattes, Florence; Miss M. E. Hutchison, N. C.; Miss M. E. Gregg, S. C.; B. S. Drano, Bishopvillc; W. M. Wheeler, Mnysville; E. H. Greene, Orangeburg; W. R. Kliue, Edgefhdd; F. D. Bnsh, Silver Spring; J. H. McElwee, States ville. N. C. LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Wallace & McKissick-Notice. Central Nationul Bank. W. D. Schoenberg-Butterand Fruits. Hardy Solomon-Potatoes. Situation Wanted-Apply ot this office. Carroll & Spellman-To the Public. G. G. Grady-Cirous. Meoting Independent Fire Company. "It'd m i ty curia," ?aid Mrs. Partington to Ike, while reading about tho impending war in Europe, "that tho IJollerhorn creates such an ado ni Yurrup, when it'd aich a com mou tliHeaso among the cattle in Amer.ky." The ?ld lady, having delivered herself of the above, took a dose of Li rr it A x's ?UEAT GEE? MAS" LiiTTEits to cheer her depressed spirits, and resumed lier knitting. Lippmau's liittors aro tor sale by all drug ! gists and dealers. Depot iu Columbia, rt. C., ut G mu. EU A McGr.Kooa's, Druggists. rt 13 Independent Fire Engine Company. TUE Regular Monthly Meeting t?'-'lfr . of this Company will bc held iu the jfcafif^. Hall, 1 HIS (Tuesday) EVENING, T P -at half-past 7 o'clock, liv order o: tho President. DANIEL C. PEIXOTTO, Jan 17 1 Secretary. Received To-day. ALOT of primo Walhalla RUTTER, in balls and in bulks. ORANGES. LEMONS, PINEAPPLES, Malaga Grapes, Dried Fruit, etc., on hand. jan n w. D. SCHOENBERG. Potatoes! Potatoes! JUST arrived, u fine lot of TINK EYE POTATOES, at Jin 17 C HARDY SOLOMON'S. Central National Bank of Columbia. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF CoMrntoLnEit OF TUE CUIUIKNCY. WASUIXUTON, January 13, lfaTl. WHEREAS by satisfactory ovidence pre? sented to ike undersigned, it has been linnie lo appear that TUE CENTUAL NATIONAL BANK OK COLOUUA, in the city of Columbia, in the County of Richland, and State of South Ca? rolina, bas been duly orgauized under.and ac eoid.ng to thc requirements of the Act of Con? gress entitled "An Act to provide n, national currency, secured by a pledge of United States bonds, and to provide for tho circulation and redemption1 thereof," approved June 3, 13G1, and has complied with all the providions of said Aet required to be complied with before commencing the business of banking under aaid Aet, Now, therefore, I, HILAND R. HULBURD, Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby cer? tify that TUE CENTRAI. NATIONAL BANK OF Co LVMUIA, in the city of Columbia, in the County of Richland, and State of South Carolina, is authorized to commence the business of banking under tho Act aforesaid. In testimony whoroof, witness my hand and seal of office, thia 13th dav of January, 1S71. HILAND lt. HULBURD, Jan 17 Comptroller of the Currency. State of South Carolina-Union Co. COURT OF COMMON FLEAS. Asa Smith, Plaintiff, M. C. C. Baker, Defend? ant. Summon? for Money Remand-(Complaint not serted.J TO the Defendant, C. C. Baker: You aro hereby summoned and required to an? swer the complaint in thia action, which Asa Smith has filed in the office of the Clerk of Common Pleas, for the said County, and to ?crvo a copy of your answer to tho said com? plaint on tho subscribers at their omeo, in Uniouvillo, within twenty days after the ser? vice hereof, exclusive of the day of such ser? vice; and if you fail to answer the complaint within tho time aforesaid, the plaintiff will take judgment against you for the sum cf 1107.12 and costs. WALLACE A McKISSICK, P?aintifTa Attorneys. D*ted Uniouvillo, S. C., January 14, 1871. To the Defendant, C. C. Baker: Take notice that thc summons iu this action, of which the foregoing is a copy, was died in the office of tho Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, at Uniouvillo, in the County of Union, in the Stato of South Carolina, on tho PJth day of December, 187?. WALLACE A McKISSICK, riaiulifTs Attorneys. Unionville, S. C., January 14, 1871. Jan 17 tu 6_ To the Public. IN tho PncRNlX of tho 15th, an article headed "Caution," ami sigued James G. Gibbes, appears, containing misrepresentations in relation to ourselves, which makes it our duty to givo tho facts to tho public We repaired an old carriago for Gibbea. sotno two weeks since, the charges o.n which wore $110.00. Mrs. Gibbes gent $25.00 cash, and stated that her husband would bo home in a few days, and scttlo tho remainder. We en? deavored to collect tho balance frequently, but without avail, and on Friday morning last, he met Mr. Carroll on tho street-who was after him for payment and tendered a note of Brennan ? Carroll's, of September, 1866, for fS'J.uO. Mr. Carroll reminded him that he was indebted to Brennan A Carrol! tor $ ju 00 on a duo bill. This Gildiea ad? mitted. The account would then stand Gibbes dobtor, $110.00; credit by cash $25 00; dis? count on account of Brennan A Carroll, $39.00; credits in all, ?G4 Ck); balance due UB, $46.UO. Gibbes then said ho had au account against tho lato Mr. Brennan, deceased, for $40.00, for lumber, and wanted it discounted. This was refused, and ho W.IB referred to the executors. Ho promised to call on Friday afternoon and pay. air. Carroll went to hin lom je on Saturday, and found the furniture packed up for removal. Consequently, be? lieving that he would leave without paying our bill, we took ont a bail writ and arrested him. Wo are hard working men, without capital, depending on our labor io support our fami? lies, and cannot afford to do husineas on credit, and we leave tho public to judgo be? tween ns. CAR BOLL A SPELLMAN. Jan 17 1 QTOCKS, MONDS und COUI'ONt? bough! O ?nd sold by D. (1 AMURI LE, Bi*kti. Nov 23 Gmo