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COLUMBI A; S. C. Friday ttorninfc, February 17. 1871. The result of the elections in wore than threo-fourths of the French depart? monte affords a fair indication of the general success of the Orleanists, nnd that party is confident that tho Count of Paris will bo King of France in a few weeks-the same who, in 1818, when a little boy, was proposed to tho National Assembly as a compromise, after the flight of his grand-father, Louis Phil lippe, BB the last chance for the mon? archy, but he came too late. He oeerna determined to be in time on this occa? sion. As an indication of the popularity of Borne of the candidates, it may be mentioned that Thiers, who is ti e recog? nized leader of the Orleanist party, will represent eighteen constituencies, Tro? cha seven, Changarnier four, and Do? lour also four. About 200 candidates were balloted for in Paris, which ac? counts for the delay in determining the result of the elections there. Returns from some twenty departments occnpied by German foraes aro yet to be reported. The conservative Republicans hold tho second position in the Assembly, the Bonapartiste the third, and the "reds," as represented by Gambetta, the last. The opinion at German headquarters is ?hat peace is near at hand, and the ar? mistice will bo extended to admit o? tho fullest freedom for deliberating the ierms. Meantime, however, the con? querors continue vigorous preparations lor the hostile alternative. Tho Ger -maUB continue to exact heavy contribu? ions in various departments. At Dieppe ?hey have demanded 1,000,000 francs, and 22,000 from each of tho adjacent villages, to be forthcoming by to-day. This department (Scino Inf?rieure) is said to have already been levied upon to the amount of 25,000,000 francs, and it ja regarded impossible for this additional contribution to be raised in tho time -prescribed. A contribution of 250,000f. fess also been levied upon the town of Xiittlebone, in the same department. In sase of a renewal of hostilities, vigorous measures will be adopted with Paris in regard to securing a pledgo for war in? demnity, which it is thought has been Axed at four milliards, (1,000,000,OOOf.) Great preparations continue for the tri? umphal entry of tho Emperor and tho Herman army into Paris on tho 19th. ? ? ^ ? > ? -? M. E. GRAND R. A. CHAPTER.-At tho annual meeting held in Charleston, on 15th instant, the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing Masonic year: James A. Hoyt, Anderson, Grand High Priest; James Birnie, Greenville, Deputy High Priest; E. W. Lloyd, Flo? rence, Grand King; W. H. D. Gaillard, Anderson, Grand Scribe; C. Frank Jack? son, Columbia, Grand Treasurer; Augus? tine T. Smythe, Charleston, Grand Sec? retary; B. Z. Herndon, Cokesbury, Grand Captain Host; Harris Covington, Bcnnettsville, Grand Principal Sojourn? er; Rev. J. M. Carly8le, Charleston, Grand Chaplain; Lt. P. Meyer, Charles? ton, Grand Sentinel. The Grand Council of Royal and Se? lect Masters of tho State of South Caro? lina met in annual eon vocation, at Ma? sonic Hull, on the 15th of February, A. Dep. 2871, correr pouding to A. D. 1871, and after transacting the ordinary busi? ness of tho Grand Council, the following officers were elected and installed: James Birnie, of G roon ville, ul. P. G. M.; E. W. Liovd, of Florence, T. J. Dep. G. M.; G. T. Borg, of Columbia, J. G. C. of the Works; C. F. Jackson, of Columbia, J. G. Treasurer; A. Linstrom, of Charleston, J. G. Recorder; H. C. Moses, of Sumter, J. G. Captain of Guards; Douglas Nisbet, of Charleston, J. G. Conductor; L. F. Meyer, of Charleston, G. Steward. MORE KU KDUXINO.-On Saturday morning last, about 1 o'clock, a party of disguised horsemen, supposed to num? ber between forty und fifty persons, vis? ited tho residence of Captain John R. Faris, in this County, about eight miles North-west of York ville, and demanded tho surrender of a number of Winches? ter rifles, belonging to tho State, which were supposed to bo in hid possession us captain of a militia company which for? merly existed in ?hat neighborhood. Humor says that tho demand was acceded to without resistance, und u number o? rifles, variously stated ut from seveu to twenty-seven in number, were surren? dered; ns well ns four pistols belonging to members of Fans' family. After sc? ouring tho arms, tho party left tho place, without inflicting personal injury un any one, having apparently accomplished the sole object of tho visit. [ Yorkvillc Enquirer. AOATN A GRASS WIDOWER.-A report is current in Charleston, and goncrully credited, that Bowen's last wife-Mrs. Potigru Kiug-hus abandoned him with indignation and disgust, owing to his ill treatment of hor, commencing soon after their marriage. George Harper, of rural New York, failing in seven suicidal uttompts, yielded to fate and married. John Hanckcl, E3q , hus been elected President of tho Pooplo's Bank of Charleston. At a recent Connecticut fanerai the sarriuges lost the way, not being ablo to ieep np with the hearse. IJBQISL.ATIVB: PROCICICISINGB. THURSDAY, FBBBUABY 16, 1871. SENATE. ? Tho Senate mel ak 12 M. A message from tbe Hoase was receiv? ed, informing the Senate that Messrs. O'Connell, Thompson and Duncan had been appointed a committee on the pa>-t of the House to consult as to tho expe? diency of contracting with the Southern OuH-Light Company to light the State House. Also, isent back to tue Sonate, with amendments, a bill to amend tho eharter of the city of Greenville. Or? dered to lie over under the rules. Also, sent buck, with amendments, a bill to provide for the protection of thc lives and property of tho citizens of the State. The amendments wero concurred iu and tho bili was ordered to be enrolled for ratification. Tho House also sent to tho Senate a concurrent resolution to request the Go? vernor to restore the aroiB lately taken by bis order from tho militia. Also, the report of the Committee on Claims, re? commending tho payment of the claim of Wm. Keunedy for arresting Thomas J. Lanier; amount charged, $1,200. Re? ferred. The petition of the Intendant and Wardous of Newberry was presented, praying the privilege of erecting a market house on the publie square. Re? ferred. The Committee on Finance reported unfavorably on a bill to empower tho County Commissioners of Greenville, Pickeus, Oconee and Spartanburg, to levy a special tax. Also, favorably on a bill to empower certain County Commis? sioners to subscribe to tho capital stock of tho South Carolina Central Railroad, and to issuo buuds for tue same. Tbe Committee on Railroads reported favorably on n bill to incorporate tho Tugaloo and Chattanooga Railroad. The Committeo on Military reported favorably ou a bill to amend an Act to organize and govern the militia. Mr. Whit temora introduced a bill for tho protection of tho finances and credit of tho State of South Carolina. The bid provides for the establishment of a Board of Examiuers of the Treasury nod business of the State. Messrs. J. L. Orr, J. D. Geddings, J. J. Wright, F. C. Childs, B. A. BoBemon aud T. J. Robert? son, compose tbe board. Also, intro? duced a bill to incorporate tho Collateral Loan and Deposit Bunk. Mr. Leslie introduced a resolution, that the communication of-Court? ney, Receiver of the Bank of tho State, be mado the special order for to-morrow, at 1 P. Mc Adopted. At 1 P. M., tho Senate adjourned to the House of Representatives, to elect a Judge of tho Seventh Circuit, agreeably to concurrent resolution adopted yester? day. JOINT ASSEMBLY. The two Houses met in joint assembly at IP. M., to elect a Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit. Hon. C. W. Montgomery, President pro tem. ol the Semite, called the assembly to order. Mr. George Leo, of Edgefield, led oil with the nomination of Colonel Warren D. Wilkes, of Auderson. Mr. Whipper nominated Wm. E. Earle, Esq , of Greenville. Mr. Singleton nominated Colonel Montgomery Moses, of Sumter. Rev. Mr. Moore, of Edg. field, nomi? nated Hon. S. L. H?ge. Mr. Smith, of Charleston, nominated General J. C. Wiusmitb, of Spartanburg. Mr. Wilkes arose, aud iu a few well put and appropriate remarks, declined to be a candidate. Mr. Smart, of Fairfield, withdrew thc nemo of Hou. S. L. H?ge. Mr. Leslie nominated Colonel Simeon Fuir, of Newberry. A voto was tuken and resulted ns fol? lows: Moses 59, Earle 37, Wiusmitb 38, Fuir 13; scattering 2. Whole number ol votes cast, 116; neoossary for a choice, 74. There consequently being no choice mado, the joint assembly proceeded te a second ballot, which resulted as fol? lows: Whole number of votes, 131; ne? cessary for a choice, G8. Col. Montgo? mery Moses was declared to have re? ceived 70, and was consequently declaren] elected. An effort to have tho declaration of tho chair verified by a call of the roll wus defeated. Cries of fraud were heard all over the House, aud a fcouo of wild cou fusion ensued, when the chair declared tho joint assembly adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House mot at 12 M. The Committeo on tho Judiciary re? ported back unfavorably on a bill pro vidiug for tho appointment of Trial Jus? tice.?, tho organization of their Courts, and tho jurisdiction of tho same; unfa? vorably on a bill to amend an Act to do fine tho criminal jurisdiction of Tria Justices; favorably on a bill to allow W, B. Myers to adopt Dora B. Baxter, anti to chango her namo to Myers; onfuvoru bly on a bill to eoufer upon Trial Jus li?es and Justices of tho Poaco the eivi jurisdiction exercised heretofore by Mu gist rate?; favorably on a bill to alloy Ambrose McFadden to chnngo his uncut to Ambroso Mc Ruc; favorably on n bil to repeal section 338 of the code of pro ccdurc; favorably ou a joint resolutioi lt? vest in the boira of Isaac McKnigh tho lille to certain lands forfeited to tin Stale; unfavorably on a bill to prohib? tho willful und malicious carrying o deadly weapons; nud unfavorably on t bill to uuieud Keetiou 270 of tho codo o procedure. The Committeo on Education recom mended tho payment of tho accounts o C. C. Perry nod H. M. Butler for teach ing free schools. Adopted. Also, re ported favorably ou a bill to provide fo tho government of the Stnto Denf nut Dumb and Bliud institute. Tho Committee on Public Lands re ported favorably on a bill to uulhoriz tho salo of certain public lands in Wi) liumsburg County. The following bills passed: To incoi poruto Mechanics' Union No. 1, 0 Charleston; to incorporate the Chun: pion Hook and Ladder Company c GU?mtor; to incorpor?te the Saving Building and Loan Association of South Carolina; to in cor po rato the Book HUI Hook and Ladder Company, The accounts of F. A. Schneider and J. G. Roath were ordered to be paid. The following were introduced: Bill to fund nulla bona claims of sheriffs and ox-tux-collectors; resolution that .thc Speaker appoint three discreet members to visit Washington and lay before the Secretary oi War tho true state of af? fairs in this State, and to request troops. Adopted. Bill to amend au Act to char? ter tho Enterprise Railroad Company; bill to protect tho interest of tho ?tato in tho Blue Ridge Railroad bonds en? dorsed by tho State; resolution to elect an additional Sergcant-ut-Arms; which was adopted. A petition praying the restoration of $6,000 to Clarendon County, was refer? red. Also, a joint resolution to author? ize the State Treasurer to pay L. A. Bigger $12,000 for being burnt out. Also, a joint resolution to authorize the Attorney-Geuerul to appoint a commit? tee to investigate tho outrages in tho up? per Counties of tho State. A bill to incorporate tho Continental Telegraph Company was introduced. At 1 P. M., tho House went into jotut assembly for tho purpose of electing a Judge of tho Seventh Circuit, and fur? ther Legislativo business was suspended. After tho election was decided, tho House udjourned till to-morrow, at ll A. M. Animal Meelina of ?lie South Carolina Railroad anti South-western Kuli road Bank. This body convened iu tho Bauk Hall, in Charleston, on tho ld th, Hou. Alfred Huger, presiding. Tho Committeo on tho President of of tho road's report stated that the business of the last year showed au in? crease, aud that it reached its full average beforo tho war. Tho improved condition o? tho seaward and landward connection, especially with tho Macon aud AugustaRuud were commented upon us causes of congratulation. They were glud that a proper sito on thu water bad been secured, whereby important ad j vantages would be gained. Tho com? mittee recommended decisive action on the South-western Railroad Bank. For years no dividends bad been de? clared, but the profits bad beeu applied to reduce tho debt und improve the pro? perty of tho road. Tho report closed with tho following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That tho report of tho Pre? sident and Directors, aud pupers accom? panying, are highly satisfactory, show? ing continued improvement in tho pro? perty, aud that the affairs of tho com? pany have been conducted with ability aud zeal. Mr. Soibels moved the following reso? lution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the Beard of Directors of the South Carolina Railroad Company take immediate possession of thc assets of tho Bauk, and dispose of them as 80ou as possible, aud appropriate the proceeds to tho liquidation of tho debt incurred by thc ro.id for the bauk, und that ibo bank be immediately cloted. The Chairman announced Messrs. E. W. Seibels, J. P. Southern, Wm. Lobby, C. L. Burktneyer uud R. S. Bruns, ?s the committee to whom shall bo referred the next annual report of tho President and Directors. The addition to Article 1. Section 9, of the by-laws, proposed by Mr. E. W. Sei? bels, last year, was amended and adopt? ed, and reads thus: Any number of stockholders, not less thou live, reproseuting 1,000 shares, shall be necessary to require a stock vote on any question. Mr. B. H. Rico gave notice that he would, at tho next annual freeling, oiler 03 au amendmeutto thu by-laws, that the annual meeting bo bold on tho second Tuesday in April, instead as now, on the second Tuesday in February. Mr. E. W. Seibols offered the following resolutions, which were adopted: Resolved, That the Directors of the South-western Railroad Bank be in? structed to close tho bauk and transfer tho assets lo the South Carolina Rail? road Company, as provided for in a reso? lution adopted. Resolved, That tho right of passing free over tho road to and from Charles? ton, once in a poriod of every twelve months, bo given to nil tho stockholders equally, and on the following conditions, namely: That every stockholder being thc bonn fule owner in his or her owu right of live shares or more, and having held tho same on tho 1st of January, 1870, shall bo entitled to the above privi? lege for tho year 1871: Provided, that it hus not already been exercised under ex? isting rules, and that hereafter tho said privilege shall attach on theist of Janu? ary to every live shares, or more, of stock then held, sud which bad been held bona .fide since tho 1st of January preceding. The following is tho result of tho elec? tion : Directors of Ihn Road-?Wm. J. Ma? grath, George A. Tronholin, L. D. Do Stinssnre, G. W. Williams, F. J. Feiger, J. P. Boyce. B. H. Bice, H. Gourdin, J. S. Gibbes. John Httuckel, A. Simonds, LI. H. DeLeon, C. M. Furmuu, Wm. A. Courtenay, Daniel Tyler. Directors of (he South-western Railroad Bank-5. C. Cochran, C. M. Funuun, W. A. Courtenay, L. D. DeSuussnro, J. P. Boyeo, J. H. Wilson, H. H. DeLeon, G. W. Williams, Henry Gourdiu, W. J. Magrath, J. S. Gibbes, F. J. Pelzcr. An old lady, Susy Busk by name, died last week in Alleghaoy County, Virginia, having roached tho extraordinary age of 117 years; sbo leaves a duughter Betsy living, ninety-eight years of age! Di?ATii or AN AMERICAN POETESS. Miss Alieo Cary, u popular American poetesB, died ou Sunday, at her residence in East Twentieth street, New York city. Zjooal Itema. ??? MAUI ABBANGSHOKTS.-Tho Northern mail opens at 3.30 P. M.; closes 12.15 P. M. Charleston day mail opens 4.30 P. M.; ?loses 11.30 A. M. Charleston night mail opens 8.30 A. M.; closes 6.00 P. M. Greenville mud opens 4.30 P. M.; closes 8.30 P. M. Western mail opens 1.30 P. M. ; closes 1.S0 P. M. On Sunday office open from 3 to 1 P. M. Pna?NixiANA.-The prico of singlo copies of tho PHO?NIX is Qvo cents. Country publishers in wnut of second? hand typo-bourgeois and minion-be? sides rules, leads, choses, etc., can be supplied, at about half founders' prices, by applying at the PHOENIX office. Book and job printing of every kind attended to promptly at PHOENIX office. All persons indebted to the PHOENIX office must make immediate settlement, or tho accounts will bo placed in tho hands of tho proper officers. Hereof tor all transient advertisements are to bo paid for before inserted. The attention of tax payers is called to the notice of Treasurer Baldwin, pub? lished in another column. The penally for non-pay meut is heavy. Wo are indebted to A. C. Kaufman, Esq.. of Charleston, for a pamphlet copy of the annual reports and statements of the South Carolina Railroad Company for the year ending December 31, 1870. Also, to Rev, Wm. W. Mood for a pam? phlet copy of the "?Minutes of the Eigh? ty-third Session of the South Cirobna Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South," held in Charleston, December, 1870. Both of tho abovo published by Walker, Evans & Cogswell. Tho expense of publication of thc Conference proceedings bas, doubtless, been materially reduced, as the pamphlet contains over twenty pages of advertisements. Mr. E. li. Quatttcbaum, executor aud manager of the "hop" to bo given at Irwiu's Hall, this evening, will accept our thanks for a card of invitation. Montgomery Moses, Esq., of Sumter, a brother of tho Chief Justice, was elected ;i Judge of thc Seventh Judicial Circuit, yesterday, by the General As? sembly. He is a well-known lawyer. At an extra meeting of Columbia Lit? erary aud Debating Society, held last night, tho following gentlemen wero unanimously elected officers to servo the term of three months: For President, J. T. Sloan, Jr.; Vice-president, John Bauskett; Secretary, C. P. Pelham, Jr.; Treasurer, R. M. Casson; Censor, Wm. H. McCaw. "The melancholy days"-of slop and slush-have come and gone, we trust, for tho season. Oyster soup will bo served at the Pol? lock Houso this morning, at ll o'clock. The Greenville passenger train did not arrive until half-past 10 o'clock, last night, tho detention beiug caused by the run-off of a freight traiu near Hono.i Path. THE RIO irr MAN AT LAST-Mn. HOHNS HY ACQUITTED.-Sheriff Frazoe, not satis? fied with tho evidence os to the charge against Mr. Hornsby, of shooting tho engineer of tho Greenville traiu, on Tuesday last, sent two detectives to tho scene of tho disaster, to make further investigations. These investigations re? sulted in thc arrest of Dexter Gibson, a young man who bad been coniiued in tho Lunatic Asylum for several months, and bad only recently been released. It was currently reported at the time of tho shooting, that Gibson was tho individual; and tho principal canso of tho arrest of Mr. Hornsby was tho fact of a foot? print, similar iu size to his, leading from tho railroad to tho road directly-opposito his residence-whore tho track was lost. Gibson, in bis admission, explains this, by saying that bo jumped over tho fence when bo arrived at tho main road aud walked down through tho field. Ho at? tempts to excuse himself for shooting tho engineer, by asserting that he was walking on tho trestle aud that thc engi? neer was "cither drunk, crazy or a des? perate character," who wanted to kill him; that bo was nearly run down, and was forced to jump from tho track, when ho "fired bulli barrels of bis gun at the man who wanted to kill him." Ho made no comment on tho matter, while under* going examination before Trial Justice Solomon, who committed the unfortu? nate young man to tho care of Sheriff Frazoe, promising that a medical board should bo summoned, this morning, to examine ns to thc sanity of tho prisoner. Mr. Hornsby was, of course, immedi? ately reloased, and exonerated from all connection with tho affair. This case is another striking evidence of tho unrelia? bility of circumstantial evidence, and shows bow individuals may be mistaken as to tho identity of persons-no less than ten colored men having sworn that Mr. Hornsby was tho mau who fired iuto tho train. The wounded man appears to be improving. SurrosT?D FATAII SHOOTING AFFBAY. ? serious shooting affray occurred, yes? terday afternoon, about li alf-past 5 o'clock, in front of tho storo of Mr. E. Pollard, on Main street, between two young mon named L. Von Bicman and H. Grey-in which tho latter received a pistol bullet in tho lungs, which will likely prove mortal. Seven or tight shots wore fired. It wns a personal affair altogether-politics buviug nothing whatever lo do with tho matter. LIFE OF GEN. HOUEUT B. LEE.-Wo had a visit, yestorday, from Mr. George E. Osborn, agent for tho salo of tho ..Life of Gen. Iv. E. Lee," written by Colonel John Esten Cooke, of Virginia. This valuable work was begun enrly in tho your 18GG. General Lee was in? formed of its design, aud the writer lind the honor to receive from the General a roply assuring him that tho work "would not iutcrfcro with any that he might have in contemplation ; ho had not writ? ten a Huo of any work as yot, and might never do so, but, should he write a his? tory of tho campaigns of the army of Northern Virginia, the proposed work would bo rather au assistance thau a hin derauco." Tho writer had offered prompt? ly to discontinue the work if it wore not ngrccablo to General Leo, but tho reply at onco assured bim that this biography bad the General's approval. The work will bo published completo in oue vol? ume, large octavo, 500 pages; will have two Una steel portraits of General Leo and ono of Stonewall Jackson. Also, twelve full-page wood engravings und twelve fnll-pugo maps and plans of bat? tles. Sold bj' subscription only. Price -in cloth extra, $5; library leather, SG: half morocco, $7. D. Appleton & Co., publishers, New York; J. C. Herb}', Au gusta, Ga., general ngeut for South Ca? rolina and Georgia. Colonel Cooke, in tho introductory chapter, refers to thc "great departed" ns follows: "The name of Leo is beloved and re? spected throughout the world. Men ol ull parties and opinions unite in the sentiment, not only those who though! and fought with him, but those most violently opposed to bis political viewi and career. It is nuturul that his OWE peoplo should love and honor him a: their great leader aud defender in f struggle of intense bitterness-that lib old enemies should share this profound regard and admiration is duo solely ti tho character of the individual. Di: military genius will nlways be conceded and his figuro remain a conspicuoui landmark in history; but this does no account for tho fact that bis very cue mies love tho man. Elis privuto eborac ter is the origin of this sontimeut. Tin peoplo of the North, no less thau thc people of the South, feel that Lee wa truly great; and the hardest critic ha been able to Hud nothing to detract fron this viow of him. Tho soldier was great but the man himself was greater. Ni ono was ever simpler, truer, or mon honest. Those who knew him best lovei him tho most. Unserved and silent with a bearing of almost austero dignity he impressed many persons ns cold nm unsympathetic, and his true charade was long in revealing itself to the world To-day ull men kuow what his friend knew during his life-that nuder th grave exterior of tho soldier, oppressa with care and anxiety, beat a warm am kindly heart, full of un even extraordi nary gentleness and sweetness; that th mau himself was not cold, or stiff, a harsh, but patient, forbearing, churitubl under many trials of bis equanimity, an magnanimous without effort, from th nativo impulso of his heurt. Friend au foo thus to-day regard him with niue tho same sentiment, us a genuiuel honest man, incapable of duplicity i thought or d(?ed, whollj' true and sincere inspired always uuder all temptations b that prisai filies which purifies an ennobles, aud resolutely bent, in tb dark hour, ns in tho bright, on tho fn performance of his duty. 'Duty is th sublimest word in our language,' h wroto to his son; aud, if wo add tin other august maxim, 'human virtu should bo equal to human calamity,' w shall have in a fovv words u .summary t tho principles which inspired Leo. "Tho crowning graeo of this man, wh was thus not only great but good, wu the humility and trust in God, which lu at the foundation of his character. Up > this point, we shall quoin the words of gentleman of commanding intellect, bitter opponent of the South in thu wa " 'Leo is worthy of ull praise. As man, he was fearless among men. As soldier, ho had no superior and no equa la the eourso of nu tu rc, my career e earth may soon teriniuate. God grui that, when the day ol' my death shu come, 1 may look up to [leaven wit that confidence and faith which tho li and character of Robert E. Leo gat him. Ho died trusting in God as a got man, with u good life, and u pure coi science.' "Ho had lived, as ho died, with th supreme trust in un over-ruling nu merciful Providence; und this seiitinien pervading his wholo being, was ll origin of that august eulin ness wil which he greeted tho most crushing di asters ol' his military career. IBs fail and humble trust sustained bim after tl war, when tho woes of tho South wei nigh broko his grout spirit; and he cali: ly expired, us n weary child falls aslce; knowing that its father is near." Tho favorite refrain of tho Texas cm grauts ubout six months after their o rival-"Horne, sweet borne; tlicro is i pl ice Uko borne"-with the variatio "Carry mo backl" Messrs. E. G. Plumer & Co., whose store was partially destroyed by tho fire of Wednesday morning, have gone to work with tho earnest intention of "put? ting their house in order" iu tho short? est possible time, und in a duy or two will resume operations. Their losses were principally from stealuge. TUE ANNIVERSARY OP THU BOIININO OV THB CITY.-To-day, B?X years ago, a large portion of this city was consumed by tho torch of tho invader. This is the anniversary of the ShertnanUation of Columbia. Wo refer to this event not to arouse feelings of resentment or to recall bitter memories, but rather to suggest bow much bas been done to? wards tho rebuilding of the city, aven amid the depressing influences that havo surrounded our people. Tboso of na who saw Columbia as it appeared on the day after tho burning, nud who see it as it now stands, can realizo the improve? ments that have been made. Dwellings, stores, hotels, mills, foundries, depots, churches, havo been built. The city has put on something of its old activity, and tho memories of the past do not wholly cut us off from the hopes of the future. Under more favorable auspices, our future would bo far moro promising. But as it is, wo have cause to bo thank? ful for tho blessings we have enjoyed. It is true that our review of the past six years, since tho great fire lighted up every street in Columbia and penetrated every home, is not without its elements of sorrow and regret. If forluucs have been made or restored, they have also been lost. If many of our truonnd tried citizens still live to remind us of the days gone by, many have nlso vacated thc places that shall know them no more forever. Some have died full of years and honors. Others havo fallen in tho primo of life. But we shall not far? ther suggest tbeso sad thoughts. Which? ever may be our surroundings now, we have all duties to perform-duties to our God, our State and our families. We havo at borne a city to develop and build up. Let a good citizenship be cultivated. Let every man by honest and earnest work, and by thrift, economy and energy, seek to make himself honestly independent, and let tho waves of indi? vidual effort extend so as to embrace within its wideuing circle publio spirit and public works. COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.-The following prisoners have received sen? tence from bis Uonor Judgo Melton: Tho State vs. John Ross. Petit lar? ceny. Nino months iu penitentiary. Tho State vs. HeDry Scott. Burglary, larceny and house-breaking. Eighteen months in penitentiary. The State vs. George Pcttifoot. Petit larceny. Six mouths in penitentiary. Thc State vs. London Simmoos. Grand larceny. Eighteen months in penitentiary. The State vs. David Lawrence, alias Davo Lawrence. Grand larceny. Eight? een months in penitentiary. Tho State vs. John Harris. Grand larceny. Two years in penitentiary. The State rs. Margaret Mattes. As? sault and battery, with intent to kill. To pay a lino of fifty dollars and costs, orbe imprisoned in Couuty jail for tbe term of three months. The State vs. Edward Thompson, alias Edward Jenkins. Mule stealing. Two years in penitentiary. Tho State rs. John A. Jones. Assault aud battery. To pay a flue of 8100, or be imprisoned iu tho County jail for one month. Tho Stale rs. Isaac Culpepper. Grand larceny. Fifteen mouths iu penitenti? ary. Tho State rs. Joe Moody and Dave Moody. Grand larceny. Eighteen months each in penitentiary. The Stato vs. Charles Hamberg. As? sault and battery. To pay a fine of fifty dollars aud costs. HOTEL ARRIVALS, February 16.-Co lumbia Hold-Miss Patton, Asheville; J. W. Mooro, Augusta; A. P. Miller, Geo. Wirkers, J. H. liiou, Wiunsboro; J. J. Cohen, J. Sibley, .7. D. Heard, Augusta; P. Quattlebauin, Loxiogttn; T. Brown sou. Louisiana; ll. Barrings, Charlotte; P. J. Bell, J. W. Avery, York; J. Pat? terson, G. W. Curtis, Cbestor; J. Buck nun, J. J. Maher, C. Froueberger, Chnrleston; J. W. Selby, Baltimore; A. 1). Leuvv, Saratoga; W. A. Bradley, S. C.; W. il. Briekinau, S. C.; J. S. Pal? mer, J B. Palmer. Saluda; J. C. Lane and lady, Ne wherry; W. Norris, Simon Poid mau, Philadelphia; C. N. Viel, I j rook lyn; G. Morton, S. C.; J. A. Cower, Macon. LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. A. Wcbrban-A Card. D. C. Peixotto A Son-Building Lot. Bryan A McCarter-New Books. Teacher Wanted. C. H. Baldwin-Tax Notice. Part of Hotiso to Bent. Hostettor's Stomach Bitters. I. Sul/.bacber-l>ittmou(l8. C. F. Jackson-Spring Goods. Acts of tho Legislature. The extraordinary eures effect td hy thu ns? of tho OLD CAROLINA BITTERS is proclaimed everywhere. t Fl2fS Tho OLD CAROLINA HITTERS, a pleasant and el? ctivo cure for very many of tho illa that flesh is heir to. F 12 t3 Tiippman's Bitters aro for Bale by all drug? gist* and dealers. Depot in Columbia, H. C., at OEIOER A SlcGtaEooa's, Druggists. 8 18