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- ?? ? feff-fe ; ?? w J-1-! Friday Mor nine:, March 3,11871. TfiB SA? DOM?TOO PBOSPKOT. -The al?te?j?DtB from St. Domingo as to the disposition of Hay ti in regard to St. Domingo annexation are contradictory, one account representing her as hostile and another as manifesting no opposi? tion. It is not easy to understood how her sentiments-one way or the other could he ascertained in so short a time, and there is no evidence, indeed; that any of the commission or correspondents have yet been in Hay ti. There seems to be great unanimity, however, as to the beauty of the island and the charms of the climate This is the season when the climate of that region is" on its good behavior, and the time for the visit may have been selected with a view to that fact. Perhaps, the Baltimore Sun sug? gests, if the expedition had gone in Joly, it WQOM have aent home a less agreeable. Impression. The climate, indeed, would play an important part were Hayti to be hostile to annexation, and compel the United States to make an armed occupa? tion. Whilst the whole military force of Hayti oould, probably, in a fair field, be routed by a single brigade of Ameri? can soldiers, yet neither France nor Spain has been able to make headway against the climate of that "sanitarium." A pertinent piece of history in regard to this matter is revived by Dr. F. Quixano, a correspondent of the New York Sun, who declares his entire indifference as to annexation, but writes to combat the notion of Rev. Dr. Tinton, that St. Do? mingo is desirable as a resort for inva? lids. On the 19th of May, 1861, the Spanish Government issued a royal de? cree, in which it declared that the terri? tory of the Dominican Republio was once more incorporated into the Spanish monarchy. This was the result of a sale of the country by Santana, who was President at that time. In February, 1863, tba people revolted against the Spaniards, and shortly after the corres? pondent was appointed a surgeon in the Spanish army, operating for the sup? pression of this revolt. This gave him an opportunity to acquire a thorough knowledge of the climate of the island. In less than one year, Spain sent about 40,000 soldiers to San Domingo. Of these, soarcely 12,000 left the islam!, when, in 1865, the Spanish Government abandoned the war, in consequence of a vote of the Cortes repealing the Act of annexation; the others, 28,000 in num? ber, met their graves, through the effects of the malarial fever there. The records of the French Sanitary Board daring the war of France against the Republic of Hayti, show that out of 50,000 men whom France lost in that inglorious struggle, over 40,000 perished from the malarial feverl The physical character of tho country, its mountain ranges and dense forests, afford an unusual oppor? tunity for protracted defence, during which multitudes of lives may' be sacri? ficed by the climate. It is, perhaps, a glimmering of these facts which gives the commissioners pause, and is very likely to induce Congress to think twice before it commits itself irrevocably to annexation. Irrespective of all this, however, if we really wish and mean to possess not only San Domingo, but the whole island of Hayti, we have only, in the winter season, to send troops enough to kill off all enemies, and then-sup-o posing national strategical and commer? cial importance demands il-we can hold this "patch of tho earth's" surface with a small force, und at small cost of life and treasure during the remainder of the year, leaving in tho island, indeed, littlo food for disease. It is not a very humane idea, however, for our humani? tarians to curry out. News from France aunounces affair s us gradually assuming such a peaceful aspect that we may now regard the war aa over. An indication contained in late telegraphic dispatches that tho Ger? mans will forego any triumphal ceremo? nies and morely enter Paris as a matter of form, has doubtless conduced greatly toward smoothing the road to a substan? tial settlement. Your true Frenchman shrinks instinctively from humiliation. Life, fortune, hope, all, may be sacrificed, so you spare bim l'honneur. It is all very well in people differently constitut? ed, or of more sevorely practical turu of mind, to langh at this sensitiveness, yet they cannot deny its existonco as ?{"pro? minent characteristic of the race, aud the hand of mercy, as well as tho for? bearance of courtesy, should always spare such prejudices. Laug William is old enough and bas won glory enough to bo above all such desires for empty pomp and display, aud in modestly going homo to his wife after concluding bis work will best secure the good opinion of his frieuds both at home nnd abroad, as well ns avoid adding fuel to a rancor which even now seriously threatens the ;?W..-. ?? ' -?.-TTr-?f Y]i?M*mhi*kWm\ I. futuro peace of Europe. Great events in the history of nations and of races often tnrrifopop t?** jpnett trt?es^Rnd; the after consciousness that hf. epqred la''belle Bfcris jwWd ttfjft Hf cjter? Freuohmaofs breast ono kindly feel i ug for tho Kaiser which might wipe ont a score of asperities. Mn. EDITOB: Permit me to inquire from Wm. J. Etter, City Clerk and Trea snror, by what authority ho calls on per? sons who have failed to take out a license, to make payment of the same and avoid tho penalty? Has he read the bill? Has it been ratified? Has tho. Governor signed it? Has it been pub? lished? Is there not a certain specified time to elapse after the ratification of the Ao t, before any penalty can attach ? Parties interested can with safety wait the Act being published, which will no doubt be done in the course of the ensu? ing week, see for themselves what the law is, and set at defiance the edict of the City Clerk and Chief of Police in the mean ti ruo. CITIZEN. Y AFFAIRS IN YORK.-We copy the fol ^oxying from the Enquirer: * TRACK TORN UP.-On Saturday night last-fortunately after the train bad pissed that poiut for York ville-a portion of the track of the King's Mountain Railroad, abont two miles from town, was torn up; The road was repaired on Monday, and the train has been since running as usual. UNITED STATES Tnoors".-Company C, 18th Regiment United States Infantry, numbering about ninety men, under the command of Captain John Christopher, arrived at this place on Monday, last. We are informed that the troops have been sent here for the purpose of assist? ing in executing the civil law, in case the civil authorities should require their services. ANOTHER GIN HOUSE BURNT.'-Ou Tuesday morning last, about 3 o'clock, a gin house, near Ebenezer, in this County, belonging to Dr. J. M. Lowry, of our town, was fired by as incendiary, and, with the contents, entirely con? sumed. The gin house contained about 1,000 bushels of cotton seed, an Emory gin, with "condenser," valued at about 0350, a thresher, Mid a nu mb or of other articles. ACCIDENTAI,FIR. .-Thedwelling house of Miss Mary McMahon, at Pinokney ville, in Union County, was accidentally destroyed by fire on Monday evening last. The building destroyed possesses historic interest, as it was originally built and used as the oonrt house for the old "Pi nek noy" Judicial District. Sub? sequently it was purchased by Colonel McMahon and converted into a dwelling house, and was one of the finest resi? dences in Union Connty. We are in? formed that abont one-third of the con? tents of the dwelling was saved. The loss sustained is quite heavy. MURDER OF A NEGRO.-On Sunday morning last, nows reached town that on the night previous a negro man, named Anderson Brown, living foul miles North of Yorkville, bad been mur? dered. Immediately upon reception ol the news, Coronor James H. Fayssooz, accompanied by Sheriff Glenn and othet citizens of town, proceeded to the scene of the murder. A jury of inquest wan summoned and the following facts olio ited: About ll o'clock, the wife of the mur? dered man was awakened by the barking of the dog. She called ber husband, who got out of bod and went to thc door, when be was asked his name bj some persons in the yard, and also tc whom he formerly belonged. On an? swering that his name was Anderson Brown, and that he formerly belonged to Lawson Brown, he was told by the men to follow them. In a short time tho wife heard the report of fire-arms in an East direction from the house. A son of the murdered man also testified that he got out of bed about the samt timo as his father, and observed six per? sons in the yard. Their faces were co? vered. Five were dressed in dark cloth? ing, and ono in white. Twelve shoti were couutcd. The body was found next morning about 200 yards from thc house, with a bullet hole through thc forehead, and one through the bowels, with several small shot in the arm and shoulder. The verdict was that ho cann to his death by gun-shot wounds through his head nud bowels, at the hands oj persona unknown to thc jury. Ku KLUX RAI?.-On Monday morn ing last, about. 1 o'clock, a party of dis guised mon, supposed to number fifty ot sixty, came into Yorkville and proceeded to the building known as Rose's Hotel In this building is tho offlco of E. M, Roso, the County Treasurer, and a liquoj establishment belonging io D. S. Rus sell & Co. One of thu rooms is alsc used as the offioe of the County Com missioners. A front door was broker open by means of a piece of timber used as a battering ram. On entering tho room, the party wb( had effected an entrance, immediately stated that the objeot of their visit wai to obtain possession of E. MT. Rose, thc County Treasurer, and proseedod forth with to search the house for him, fore ing the doors of thu building, when tboj found one locked or fastened. Tho fur , uiture iu tho rooms occupied by thi County Treasurer and tho County Com missioners was demolished, and th? papers and records of the respective offices scattered and strewn over tin doors. Thu liquors in the bar-room o Russell Sc Co., wero also poured out ant destroyed. A hole was made in tbi outer covering of tho safe, but no en trance into it was effected by fbi menus. D?ring Monday, tho whereabouts o the Couuty Treasurer was not generally known; but on Tuesday, ho made hi! appearance on thu street. lu uu iutcr view with him, ho informed us that whet -j-i-ww.'rtiwit-n. i JU H iiiiniiiuinfMJttlji bo hoard a noiso irx'tho" street, hs-.sade preparation;to leave the ; premises, and; that it?ras with tho greatest diffla?tjr^ esApaffrom the crowd, The bufldihg ourtniasd no further injury than the forcing of the doors and destruction of the office f nrnitare as above recited-the only object apparently ot the raiders be? ing to get possession of the Treasurer. There are stories in oiroalation of other acts said to have boen committed by the Kn Klux at this building, but they lack confirmation, for which reason we with? hold them. . Tho raiders next visited the dwelling of Thomas Wright, aolored, one of the County Commissioners, probably for the purpose of capturing him; but be and his family had taken the precaution to absent themselves, and fortunately no violenoe, further than slight injury to a few articles of clothing and the breaking of a lamp, occurred at this house. The party were mounted, though while engaged in towu their horses were in a skirt of woods in the vioinity. We suppose they remained about aa hour, and when they left, took the Howell's Ferry Hoad in the direction of Broad Uiver. v / . .- J THURSDAY, MABCH 2, 1871. ' SENATE. The Senate met at 12 M. The Committee of Couferenco on the part of the Senate reported that they could not agree with the House commit? tee on the amendments of a bill to regu? late the manner of drawing jurors, and begged that they bo disobarged. A message was received from tho House, asking for a free committee of conf?rence. After Borne debate, the President ruled that the appointment of suoh a committee was unauthorized, nod the Senate adhered to its amendments. Mr. Wimbush introduced an address, prayiug tho removal ol Judge Thomas, on the ground of non-residence in his circuit, which tho Constitution requires. ? resolution requiring Judge Thomas to appear beforo the Senate on Saturday, and reply to the charge, was adopted. A House concurrent resolution, thal the committee appointed to investigate the constabulary mutters be required tc report ou the -Uh instant wus concurred in. A concurrent resolution to require the President of Blue Bidge Road to make t report was laid on the table. Also, a re solution authorizing Clerks of the lions? and Senate to ?BSUO pay certificates U the members of the committee to investi gate the affairs of the Charleston County Commissioners. Mr. Leslie introduced a bill to cr??t? a? debt of the State, to be known as th? sterling fund debt. Ordered to lie over The Committee on Incorporations re ported favorably on a bill to amend ant extend the charter of the Planters' au? Mechanics' Bank. The following was reported os read; for ratification: A bill to incorporate thi Capital Building and Loan Association. ? bill to make appropriation for th present year was passed, with amend meats, and sent to the House. Mr. Leslie introduced a bill to author izo the building of a road from Black vii 1 to Allendale, in Barnwell. The account of J. M. Allen was refer red to the Committee on Contingen Accounts. The account of Columbia Qa-} Com pany was also referred. A communication wan received fron the State Superintendent of Education complaining of the inadequacy of th contingent fund placed at his dispose by the appropriation bill. Mr. Whittemore introduced a bill t Srovide for tho withdrawal of tho en orsoment of tho State on the Blu Ridge Railroad bonds. Also, a bill t retire and cancel the hypothecated Bia Ridge bonds. A House bill to grant, renew an amend the charters of certain towns, wa made the special order for to-morrow, e 2 P. M. A joint resolution, to extend the tim for the completion of the Port Rove Railroad, was passed to a third reading, The bill relating to the Greenvill Railroad was referred. A bill to re-charter Maxwell's Bridg passed to a third reading. Also, a bi declaring the right of way across th Charleston and Savannah Railroac Also, n bill to authorize the Commission ers of Greenville, Bickens, Oconeo au Spartauburg Connies to provide mean to pay the interest on certain funds. A resolution to meet at 7 P. M., tc night, was adopted. A bill to establish an agricultural co lege was laid on tho table. A bill to incorporate (Jlaflin Universit and tho State Agricultural College wu passed to a third reading. A House concurrent resolution, for tb appointment of a physician to visit otht States und get information, with a vio to improving tho State Lunatic Asylun was laid ou tho table. A bill authorizing James C. Rundle to collect wharf ago passed to a thir reading. A bill to ubolish tho Sixth Circuit wt passed to a third reading. Also, a bill t provide for tho appointment of a supe visor of tho State House and grounds. Ponding the consideration of a bill t incorporate tho Columbia, Walterboi and Yemasseo Railroad, the Senate ac journed, at 3.15 P. M. HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES. The House met at 11.15 A. M. A Seuate concurrent resolution, ii structiug tho Clerk's of both Houses I draw pay certificates for expenses of tl: committee of investigation into tho a fairs of the County Commissioners < Charleston, was concurred in. The Committee on the Judiciary r< ported back tho following Senate bill [ To enable judgment debtors to sell the real and personul property; to r?gulai the granting of writs of habeas.corpu to regulate tho dispositiou of fines an penalties imposed and collected iu crim nal causes. dCho voto whereby the bill to or?ate a )t of the State, to be known as the rling fond debt, for tho purpose of paving off the dut? of ;tlio State, was indefinitely fpostpojjfed, wj|s reecjMsidend and the bil! teco m cai tt ed to tho Commit? tee on Wnys and'Meatdi with' instruo tionB to report upon tho' enrae, nt 2 P. M., to-day. - . v Mr. Shauklin introduced a concurrent resolution, requesting the President of the Blue Ridge Railroad to give to tho General Assembly a full and detailed ac? count of the expenditure of the money raised by the hypothecation of the bonds of the road, und also an account of the costs and expenses of tho road. Adopt? ed. The claim of J. M. Morgan, us special constable, was ordered to be paid. A joint resolution to re-issue to R. S. Goheo, Executrix, a certain certificate of State ?took, was introduced. The accounts of J. W. Eichelberger, of Newberry, and of certain constables of Abbeville, and of J. M. Wilder, ex sberiff of Sumter, were presented and referred. A concurrent resolution to instruct the investigating committee on tho Land Commission to report the result of their inquiries up to this time, was introduced by Mr. Boston, and adopted. The Speaker announced to the House that he had on his desk a report from the Land Commission. The report was made the special order for Saturday next. The following passed: Bills to provide for the election of Justices of the Peace and constables. The third Wednesday iu May is fixed us the day of election, lillis to incorporate thu Charleston Riflemen Club; to incorporate Gbwens ville Lodge, A. F. M.; to incorporate tho Camden Steam Mill Company; to charter the North-eastern Railroad Com? pany; to valid?te the action of tho County Commissioners of Ocoueoio dis? posing of a lot of lund; a joint resolu? tion to levy a special tax iu Lancaster County; bill to authorize County Com mis?iouers of Oruugeburg to build a bridge over tho North fork of Edisto, and establish a road therefrom to Branch? ville; ti.? incorporate Shiloh Camp-ground Society; to incorporate the Walhalla Hook und Ladder Company. The Committee on Education reported favorably on sundry teachers' chums, which were ordered to be paid. Also, favorably ou a bill to establish n charita? ble association in Charleston. Also, on a hill to establish agricultural colleges. Also, unfavorably ou a bill to enlarge and define the powers of the Board of School Commissioners of Charleston. The Committee on Contingent Ac? counts reported favorably on the ac? counts of the Columbia Gas Company, W. K. Greenfield, Adam Bowley, Coates Williims, Sergeaut-nt-Arms. James M. Allen and R. C. Shiver, which were or? dered to be paid. Mr. Smith introduced a concurrent resolution requesting the Governor to take steps in view of the increasing need of enlargement in tho Lunatic Asylum, by sending some competent physician to visit other States and ascertain the most improved plans upon which to construct buildings and the arrangement of grounds. Adopted. The Senate sent to the House, with amendments, a bill to make appropria? tions for the present fiscal year. The House refusod to concur in most of the amendments, and a message to that effect was sent to the Senate. Mr. Whipper presented an address on the part of the Legislature to Governor Scott, pray ii g the removal of Wm. M. Thomas, Judge of the Sixth Circuit, under a charge of violating the Consti? tution by not living iu his Circuit. Also, a resolution, which was adopted, in? structing and requiring Judge Thomas to appear before the House to-morrow, to show caa.-, o why he should not be so removed. A bill to amend an Act to organize tho Supremo Court passed to a third read? ing. A message from the Governor was re? ceived, seuding in the presentment of the Grand Jury of Marion, and inviting the attention of tho House to the griev? ances therein set forth. Pending the discussion of a bill to de? termine the day for the electiou of Mayor and Aldermen of Charleston, the House adjourned, ut 3.45 P. M. Auburn, III., has had a great scandal. There carno to that place, from Ohio, a young gentleman who had eloped with his step-mother! Tho father and hus? band wrote to the errant wife to come home and bo forgiven; she swore that abo would rather die than leave her "af? finity," and the youth was equally ardent. Bat father came after hor and carried her oil, leaving his eon inconsolably howling. Children havo not usually beon over fond of step-mothers, generally manifest? ing a disposition to run away from them rather tbuu with them. However, these odd things aro not without precedent, ancient aud olaesical. A dospatch from Neenah, Wisconsin, says that John Hess, who had beeu con? fined in jail ut Oshkosh, escaped on Saturday night and immediately wont to Neenah, his former home, thence to the homo of his divorced wife, and murder? ed her, first shooting and then cuttiug her throat from ear to ear. Tho mur? derer then repaired to his brother'? house and hid in the attic, whore he wns discovered yesterday morning, and an effort mado to ar ?st him, when he shot himself through tho head. A son was born to Marshal Bazaine re? cently, which, although it saw the light in Germany, was still born on French "soil," as the marshal had tuken the pre? caution to bring with him iuto his capti? vity a long chest full of French earth. Fate seems to frown on France from all directions. The cattle plague is said to be making havoc along the Freueh and Belgian frontier, on both sides of tho lino. ... -- ' " ?-? ' ? .r1 ITT~ TBK PBKSKHT AND FTTTUBB or FRANCE. The Frenoh Assembly can do no bettor I thing for Franco than to ratify the treaty *5?eptecL?>y Tinier* F*Vre afldUbo o>n eultativo porbmission.g Although the cession of mit?n ia humiliating, it ia inevitable,- ?nd tue money demanded, though exorbitant, would not be likoly to be diminished by the continuance of hostilities. Tho civilized world, as well as Frunce, hus reason, as well on account of its interests as humanity, to desire a cessation of the bloody struggle which, for ?ix months, bas been raging in the heart of Europe, und which is fraught with increasing danger, as long as it lasts, to the general peace. If the National Assembly shall have tho resolution to sustain the action of UR accredited representatives, Franco will have then to pass through another or? deal, which will .excite almost as much solicitude among those who wish her well as her determination in regard to pence with her foreigu enemy. Tho re? construction of tho material interests ruined by the war will task her highest statesmanship, but the political problem is much more difficult of solution. To form a government which will bo able not only to lift France once more upou its feet, but to secure such popular strength as to promise a reasonable de? gree of stability and freedom, ia a task of the greatest perplexity. The Ger? mans gone home, France is once more mistress of her own destiny; and, beiug virtually a republic, will bo at liberty to say whether she will romain so, or whether she will establish a monarchy, limited und constitutional, or sustain the empire. Siuco 178!) threo dynasties have fallen iu France, and three republics have begun aud ended. Tho monarchy seems, in that couutry, to lack that ele? ment of stability which is with many its distinguishing recommendation. If the elective system iuvolves fluctuations, the hereditary system has not preveuted them, even in England, as in the case of tho Stuarts, nor iu Franco itself, which three times drove out tho Bourbons; not elsewhere on tho eon ti neut, where wars of succession were substituted for wars of election. Rome was governed by thc elective system for 550 yearn. Tho late Emperor coutended that tho word "re? public" is not a designation of princi? ples, because, it does not always guaran? tee liberty and equality, but simply n form of government, the government ol many, which may be tho worst of all tyraunie8, because it is easier to throw off tho yoke of oue despot thau of a multitude. It is no doubt true that a republic may bo a despotism, but France has never yet given ita trial under favor? able circumstances, while, on the otbei hand, she has found out of late the wortblessuess of imperial institutions. It may be that her people are not yel prepared for self-govern mont, but it it none the less pitiable in Republican eye: to see the prompt and euergetic thrust ing of imperial and royalist pretension; upon pubiio notice, while France is sus pended between life end death, and bleeding at every pore. The buzzard) of Bourbons and Bonapartes might ai least wait till it is ascertained whetho: tho body is ulive or dead before they pre pare to roost upon the carcass and feet upou the flesh. It is to be hoped tba France has learned wisdom from the les sous of adversity which sho has under gone. It was from an even moro pro found humiliation, succeeding the butth of Jena, that Prussia was schooled to tin policy which has resulted in her presen strength. As to the form of govern mont, a strong central authority may bi necessary to the preservation of proper ty, but this might be retained under Re publican forms. The very name of t French Republic would exort a whole some influence upon absolutism in Eu rope, and especially in Germany, whosi intelligent and independonce-loving peo pie are probably moro capable of self government than any other race on th? continent. The'noblest revengo whicl France oonld take upon Germany woulc be, by the influence of Republican insti tutions, to bring about the larger liberty of the German poople.-Ballimore San* FONERAL ADVERTISING.-The Chieagt Post says: "At a rocont funeral in Des Moiues Iowa, tho minister, after soma puthetii remarks, inquired if uuy dear friend o tho deceased wished to say anything 01 this solemn occasion. A stranger hen stepped forward, aud, after expressinj sympathy with tho friends of the de ceased, remarked that the ways of Pro vidence were inscrutable, aud, in tin connection, he wished to say that he wa the agent for a first class article of hui vigor, for the State of Iowa. The corps* had used it for years with great advun tage, and he confidently recommends it, especially to the minister and the un dertuker present, us he perceived the; were both painfully bald. 'Shake th' bottle, gentlemen,' ho exclaimed, earn estly, rising with tho occasion, 'aud nil the matter well iu with a stiff brush. At this stage of tho proceedings a sligh disturbance occurred, and the hair vigo man disappeared." NEURAI?OIA.-Sufferers from neuralgii may bo pleased to learn that a modicu correspondent of tho Londou Lance writes: "A few years ago, when in China I ascertained that the natives whet attacked with facial neuralgia used oi of peppermiut, which they lightly ap plied to the seat of paiu with a cumel'i huir penoil. Since then, in my owt practice, I have frequently employee this oil as a local aniosthetic, not oulj iu neuralgia, but also in gout, with re mark ably good resulta." It is startling to soe tho large city c New York apprehensive, in time of pence and in mid-winter, of a destitution o: fuel almost as severe as that whicl nfllioted Paris during the lato siege The alleged soaroity of coal, and the un paralleled advance in its price there, have caused not only uneasiness anc alarm, but great popular iudiguation. ra^gaagawPWWwww*aawB8BWM> .- aa MAriv'AWlBJK'?ailB-iW?.-i-Tho Northern mail 'opens fct'i&80 P: M.; closes 12.15 P. M. Charleston day mail opens 4.30 P. M.; oloses ll!30 A. M. Charleston night mail opens 8.30 A. M.; closes COO P. M. Greenville mail opcnei 4.30 P. M. ; closos 8.30 P. M. Western mail opens 1.30P. SI.; oloaos 1.30 P. M. On Snnday office open from 8 to 4 P. M. PHCBNTXIANA.-The price of single copies of the PKCENIX is five cents. Book and job printing of every kind attended to promptly at PHOENIX oQlco. Pelen? Musical Monthly, a magazine pnblished by Peters, thc New York m ?sie publisher, nt throe dollars a year, is issned on the 15th of every month, and contains in eaoh number thirty-six pages of the latest and best munie, printed from foll size music plates. The March number contains the following music: God .Bless the Little Church Around the Corner; Katy MacNeiU Song and Chorus; My Dear Old Bonny Home; Mignone-Song and Chorus, Heaven Claims Her as an Angel-Trio and Choros; Jesus, I my Cross have Token-Quartet; I will Arise and goto my Father-Sacred; Welcomo Home Schottische; May Bose Galop; Belle Georgine Quickstep; Bippling Waves Polka; Murmuring Waves-Transcrip? tion. Send thirty cents for a sample copy. Address J. L. Peters, 599 Broad? way, New York. P. O. Box, 5,429. Papers publishing by agreement with the Greenville and Columbia Railroad Company, are requested to copy tho cor? rected schedule published in to-dny's PHOENIX. On the 4th of March, the 41st Con? gress will March forth, und the 42d will forthwith Murch in and take possession of the halls of legislation. The big race-whioh has been tho topic of conversation for sovoral weeks past-comes off to-morrow, over the Congaree Race Course. It is highly probable that several otber matches will bo made up to-day. Mr. T. 'M. Pollock is in receipt of some extra tino claret, in pint bottles, which is pronounced "jost the thing" by connois? seurs. Call for a bottle of it. There is on exhibition at Messrs. Pay singer Sc Franklin's Exchange House, one of Plumer & Co.'s automatic gas machines, which comes nearer perfection iu the way of artificial light than any? thing we know of. The cost is a mere trifle, and these machines will doubtless oreato a revolution in illuminators. The citizens in general are invited to examine I it. The Doty machine is also on exhibi? tion in the store under Irwin's Hall. It was reported, last night, that Trial Justice DeHoys, of Newberry, had been murdered, but after diligent inquiry, we oould trace the report to no definite au? thority. Passengers from Newberry con? tradict it. Don't believe all tho murder? ous reports afloat, as there aro a great many sensationists about. Messrs. L?rick & Lowranoe are qo ie tl v settling in their new quarters, in Dr. J Wheeler's building, a few doors belo? the PHOENIX office. They will give offi oiul notification of the affair in a fov days. THE LAND COMMISSION.-Mr. B. C DeLarges report-which is rather vo luminous-shows tho number of aero that havo been purchased, the amoun paid by the State and the person fron whom purchased. The land hns allbeei surveyed, except tho Schley lands, an< divided into small tracts, of which then are 1,800. Tho much talked of Suhle; pnrchases coBt the State $118,708. Tb wholo number of acres purchased ha been 104,077^'; wholo amount poid, o contracted to bo paid, $547,329.82 Kimpton has the bonds of the Lani Commission pledged as security fo money advances made to the Commis sion. What has been the amount of hi advances, tho report shows not. Th present Commissioner states that he pai< for lund purchased by himself, by order ou tho Stato Treasurer. The amoun expendod by him has been $173,500.25. HOTBIJ AIUUVAIJS, March 2.-Columbi, Hotel-C. O. Trumbo, S. C. Gilbert, J W. Houses Charleston; J. S. Lacimer, C C. Taylor, J. F. Luflaud, Philadelphie J. B. Carwile, C. H. Suber, J. Y. Mc Full, Newberry; L. H. Russell, Abbe ville. Niokerson House-3. Jacobey, A. Il Ralston, W. D. Hard, Charleston; C. ti Brice, Chester; Mrs. J. J. Gormley, E N. Hutchison, Charlotte; J. H. Ruukle T. Dodamoud, city; J. W. Browu, Mass. J. M. Lowry, A. P. Calhoun and set vant. S. C.; B. W. Hard, Granitoville W. E. McMichaol, Orangeburg; T. G Mendonhull, Little Rook; G.O. Oates Augusta; N. G. Walker, Barnwell;!1. H Souoir, N. Y. ; F. D. Bush, Peodleton. j LIST OP NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Hostotter's Stomach Bitters. E Hope-Potato Slips, ?fee. I Mules and Horses for Sale. Hoise's-Just Received. E. D. Eberhardt-Selling Off. Tributo of Rpspect. C. H. Miot-Ayer's Cherry Pectoral.