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i' i ? . COLEGIA, S. (St Sunday Morninft, March 19, 1871. Tl?? Hen? Causo of DUonlcr la the South. It the Federal Government, says the NAV O'leacs T?TH*? is determined to ?s? enme the responsibility of enforcing law and order in the States, and protecting thc rights pi person and property, and the peaceful exercise of suffrage and other civil rights, shall it stop here and not extend its remedial processes to other forms of violence and criminality, by which.the people of the South are more seriously damaged and oppressed than even hy the outrages which Congress is seeking, by such extreme and severe measures, to suppress and punish? Ia it not obvions to tho moat careless observer .that the violence so much com? plained of in certain remoto parts of the South are the legitimate fruits of the wretched government imposed upon the people of the South by the policy of the Radical Congress, whioh has only re? sulted in placing the powers of the State government in the hands of persons ut? terly incapable ot .wielding thom and of commanding the respect and obedience of the people? What people deserving freedom and political and civil rights will ever yield any respect to govern? ments constituted, as these are, of the very worst elements of our society, and conducted in so unscrupulous, corrupt, fraudulent, and utterly reckless a man? ner? Cana people, who seo the admi? nistration of their affairs eu trusted to the moat immoral, irresponsible and vi? cions characters in the community, who see-the offices, laws and franchises of the State bartered away for money, and the public treasure squandered upon rings of corrupt and unprincipled speculators, and the industrious citizens taxed, op? pressed and despoiled of their property by tho most shameless extortion, can any people be expected to maintain a sober, sedate, peaceful and patient de? meanor toward *auoh a government and saoh administrators of laws? Ia it not a flagrant faot, well known to Congress and the world, that the peace? ful, respectable, honest, intelligent, law and order abiding portion of the peoplo of the Southern States, are tabooed and excluded from any share of the govern? ment of their States? This is the result of Congressional interference in the po? litical affairs of the States. That is the fons el origo mali. The authority of such rulers is not adequate to ensure order and obedience to law among the excita? ble and turbulent. In this the people of the South do not differ from those of other parts of tho civilized world. If the roughs and rowdies of Boston, with additions from the penitentiary and house of correction, were invested with, the legislative aud administrative powers | of the State of Massachusetts, we ima? gino that some form of Ku Kluxism would soon bo manifested even within the limits of that peaceful State. Let Congress, theu, turu its attention to tho root of ali' this evil, abandou its vindic? tive schemes of persecution and ostracism of the best portion of our people, and take proper measures to extend and secure to them the enjoyment of the right of self-government, and it will soon be relieved of further duty and re? sponsibility to enforce order and pre? serve peace and obedience to law in the South. THE TAXES-PODLIC DISSATISFACTION. The extravagant taxes levied by tho ma? jority of the Legislature of South Caro? lina, their oppressiveness aud injustice, the fraudulent schemes and waste of the public money, which they aro iuteuded to support, the useless offices, the high salaries, the corruption of tho Legisla? ture in selling their votes, the horrible and intolerable rule of iguorauce aud dishonesty, all havo made a deep impres? sion on all the people who have any hon? est interest in the State Government. We now record the fact that there is, and of right ought to be, a solemn de? termination a.noug all the honest men of the Stato not to stand a repetition of these taxes, but unanimously to resist them, "peaceably if we can, forcibly if we must." " v There is no doubt of tho fact that tho votes of committees aud of members of the Legislature have been bought by money. We unhesitatingly avow tho prinoiplo, that every representative and every official who sells his vote aud in? fluence deserves and ought to be put to death by law. It is pure and simple robbery. The people-we mean people by thoso who are not idiots or fools-aro making up their minds. Scoundrels who sell their votes and levy high taxes, must be stopped. We hope another year may see a people in this State united as one man to resist theao horrible frauds and exactions. Lot them dare sell their votes again and rob and plunder. The most stupid negro in the State will como to see that his interest is on tho side of honesty and every white man, except the th ie ves.-Green v ?lie Enter pr iee. ? ? ? - There are said now to be about seventy partners in tho Rothschilds' banking firms. The death of Rochefort and tho in? sanity of Trochu, lately roported by ca? bio, arc now both contradicted. Tk? Sontt?ern A'al turra. The correspond on t of tho Now York. Sun hus boon to the capital of Spath Ca rolinn, and while- there has seen and) heard some things wjiioh he hu pot int print, and whiah will look atraurie to ont sidersv We mkke ft few estrftot* from' his letter; Of the K. K. K.'a he writes as fol? lows: COLUMBIA, S. C., March 9, 1871. The disturbances which have existed in this State since the election of last fall are now assuming proportions some-v what alarming to the Scott dynasty aud the horde of vultures which infest the State capital. There are thousands at tho North, aud indeed very many at the South, who have regarded the organiza? tion known as the Ku Klux Klan aa a fantasy of the negro brain, and having no existence in fact, but that belief eau . xi6t no longer. The South Onroliua Ku Klux is an undeniable fact. He ex? ists right iu our midst, and there ore in? dications that he intends throwing off the mask which has hitherto hidden his identity, and coming out boldly to throw over the prosont regime, and endeavor to save his State from the talons of the vultures that are snaking her life's blood. Thorn eire many berti who think they ace the handwriting on the wall, and are preparing for a crash. Principal among these is Governor Robert K. Scott. No man oould havo changed more within the past six months than bas the Governor in his administration of his duties. He next pays bis attention to the Le? gislature, upon which delectable body he commenta as follows: The Legislature of South Carol iu a ad? journed sine die on Wednesday, and every respectable citizen in Columbia, from Governor Scott down, breathes much freer to-day. It is the opinion of everybody here, both Republican and Democratic for that matter, that no moro disgraceful body than the South Carolina House of Representatives ever sat in a legislative capacity. Tho Seuate seems to have been surrounded with a little purer atmosphere, which may seem singular, considering the faot that the notorious Whittomore is the controlling spirit. Whittemore, however, is gaining quite a reputation for honesty. His saent, when be gets on tho trail of thieves, is remarkably keen. He will pick up a House bill, and toll in an in? stant just where the job ia and how to defeat it, and bis efforts in detecting these robberies are unremitting. It is said, however, that the virtuous Whitte? more must not attempt to lay claim to any very great honesty becanse of this. On the contrary, be is watchful of others simply because he is watched so closely himself. His previous record hub turned the eye of every Senator upon bim; and knowing and feeling this, Whittemore very naturally directs his vision upon those whom he regards as his enemies. The consequence ia, there has been very little stealing in the Senate, and for the reason that that body must concur with the House, the byena8 there have gone comparatively hungry. From the Legislature "A. P." turns his attention to the "fitting up job," and pitches into Gen. Dennis, the contract? or, ia a mildly, sarcastic way. Speaking of the Governor's veto of the per diem bill, in consequence of Dennis* bill hav? ing been slipped in, he says: / The scene in the House when the veto became known beggared description. The little ring who were to have made $100,000 out of the Dennis claim gritted their teeth. The ignorant negro mem? bers, who saw nothing in it but a stop? page of their pay, swore that Gov. Scott did it to force them to have their claims discotiuted by the Carolina Trust Com? pany, an institution owned by Scott. All, however, swallowed their rage along with their whiskey, and soon the floor ol tho House was a scene of riotous confu? sion. Mock resolutions were passed and filthy laws enacted. One white member sung negro soogs and made negro speeches, and dozens of colored wooiou, of low character, hob-nobbed with the mombers in their seats. The orgies liually ceased, and, at the appointed hour, Moses announced that tho session was over, and the House of Representatives was declared adjourned. Whatever may be tho objects of the Ku Klux Klan in the State, or whatever may be their actions, it is very certain that the organization has been brought into existence by just such acts of plun? der as that I havo described. Tho peo? ple of South Caroliua buve borue the evils of this Govornment until they can bear it no longer, and they are deter? mined to rescue the State, if possible, from the bauds of the villaius who are fast driviug her into bankruptcy. It'* must be remembered, hoverer, that opinion is divided ns to how the much needed reform is to be effected. The better classes of tho people, although ex-rebels themselves, and actual sympa? thizers with, if not members of tho Ku Klux order, denounce in unmeasured terms the committing of such outrages as are now being perpetrated in tho Northern part of the State. Murder, rapine and arson will never accomplish much in tho way of reform; and the musses of the people recognize that fact, uad heneo they deplore the unlawful acts of their hot-headed coufreres iu the Counties of York and Chester. The Ku Klux orgauization extends over tho entire State, and it professes to hovea two-fold object: First, tho pro? tection of lifo and property from the depredations of the negroes; and, se oond, the rescue of the State from tho villanies of ber present rulers, by the election of conservativo white citizens to offices of trust and honor. After giving a history of the troubles in tho up country, A. P. concludes h!s letter with a promise of further develop? ments. Ho says: And speaking of tho thieving scala? wags who govern the country, reminds me that I havo gleaned some interesting facts in connection with the antecedents of "tho State Government of South Ca? roliua," which cannot fail to bo of in terest to the peoplepf the North, aa well air tho>9 moat deeply intereatod ia the welfare of ebie State, I shall keep them, however, for a future occasion, when ? hope to bo able to give an accurate de .oriptioD of the personnel and morale O? this most remarkable of all the carpet? bag dynasties. A. P. The New York Sun, a Republican pa? per, publia-lies the following from its Columbia correspondent in regard to the Legislature : /\ The session last night, just before tho close, was disgraceful in tho highest de? gree. Language rough in every way wan bandied with a license that is rarely wit? nessed outside of bar-rooms. Profanity and slang abounded. The House was a Babel of half-drunk negroes clamoring for a hearing; and some of tho whites were quite ns drunk ns their sable fel? lows, but tho sables hud the plurality. About 9 o'clock, as I was leaving tho gallery of tho House to visit the Senate Chamber, the door-keeper told me I had better stay awhile louger, for ho thought there would soon be a light aud so mo lively fun in the House. I did uot take his advice; for even a fisticuff would not have been more disgraceful to the body than the uproar that was prevailiug, nor better worth seeing as a show. In the Senate I heard a mulatto Senator, speak? ing from his desk as a Senator, retort to another Senator calling him "sonny." Slang and billingsgate were less in tho Senate than in the House, at that. A loug letter could bo filled with the un- | parliamentary language that was used during the last four hours of this re? markable session. At tho session of the Legislature o' 1868-69, a gratuity was voted the Speak? er (F. J. Moses) for his enjoyment of the Christmas recess. The sum was 8150. The session of 1869-70 a gratuity of ?8500 was voted to him at the close of tho session. Yesterday-tho close of the session of 1870-71-a gratuity of $1,000 was voted to Speaker Moses. The pro? gress is rapid-$150 to $500, to $1,000? What next? Mr. Sumner has caught un idea. He says that there is no reason why Mr. Butler's Ku Klux bill may not be applied to Massachusetts as well as to South Ca? rolina. Precisely. The radiouls have only begun on South Carolina because South Carolina is down aud can't help herself. Their notion is to get their hand in, to try an experiment, to seem o a machine, to get people used to it, to create precedents, tointrenoh themselves in power. Then, having accomplished their object, let New Eugland wriggle out of the party if she darel Now England's safety lies in the strict enforcement of State rights. There aro six New Eng? land States and twelve Senators to a total population not muoh moro than that of the State of New York, and decreasing. It won't be loug bef?te the reverso of the present radical policy will appear in the *h>ipo of a scheme to reduce the six little States of Nev Eugland inlo oue big Stato. This is the tendency of radical? ism. But New Eugland begins to wake np to this dauger. [ Lo u itv Me Courier-Jo ur nal. A New York letter says: "A new move? ment is now spoken of hero among the Presbyterians, which may call to New York a shining light of their church. There are several wealthy gentlemen in this city who are strongly leavened with kind feelings for the South, and realiz? ing tho success of Dr. Deena's effort among the Methodists, desire also to es? tablish a congregation that will repre? sent thc Southern Presbyterian Church. These wish to call Dr. Palmer, of New Orleaus, to this city. Hois a Caroliniau by birth, and distinguished throughout the South for his eloquence. The Pres? byterian pulpits aro generally very well supported hero, but Dr. Palmer's adveut would bo warmly wedeomed by a host of frieuds." Warren Tyler, whoso fatal shot ini? tiated tho bloody scenes of Monday, at Meridian, preparatory to going to the court house, shaved aud dressed himself carefully, buckled on his pistols, and de? clared that, ho was going to "kill and bc killed." When leaving tue school-house, lie remarked to some of the colored chil? dren that he wanted to be buried decent? ly. These thiugs, taken with the facility with which ho hade his escape from ii second-stury wiudow, show that ho had examiued bis position with wiso fore? sight, aud that tho tragic part ho cuactcd was uot uepremeditated. / Tho Washington Patriot, in address? ing the Democratic party, says: "Wo seek from this centro to impress upon our friends, near and at a distance, tho necessity of toleration as well as vigor; of coucerted actiou everywhere, which can only bo attained by avoiding ex? tremes; tho obvious policy of keeping wido open the doors of party organiza? tion, aud showing to tho disorganized, discontented masses of our opponents outside, that within there is not only harmony, as there is, but magnanimity and generosity and welcome." GIN-HOUSE BUUNED.-We learn that tho gin-houso of Mr. J. M. Morrow, lo? cated ou thu Charlotte Hoad, twenty-one miles North of this place, was burnt, to? gether with tho gin and a number of bales of cotton, on Sunday, 5th instant. Loss about $2,000. lt was, .without doubt, the work of an inceudiary. Mr. Morrow is ono of the most peaceable nod quiet citizens of the County, and black must be the villain's heart who could perpetrate such a deed. [Lancaster Ledger. Fine.-At Lewisville on the 14th inst., the dwelling-house of the Rev. Israel McGowan was destroyed by fire. Loss $500-no insnrance. The occupants had left the premises but a few moments before, leaving a small blaze in the fire? place, which ia supposed to have been tho cause of the fire. ,., JiiboxnxTX AUDITOR rs TKO ?BLE.-Tho transactions of ooo Dr, John,Lunney, of Darlington, in the Land Commission, havo alreadj been aired id this pVpor, and it seems that the', matter baa Dow been brought to thontteufcion of the grand jory o? Mie County,^ who ot the issi term made the following present? ment : The grand jury present that tho late enonmbent of the office of Auditor for Darlington County-Dr. John Lunney has, in many instances, abused the con? fidence reposed in him as a pnblio officer, and sacrificed the interests of the'tax? payers to his private gains. Acting as the agent for the Land Commission iu Darlington, be purchased the lands known as tho "Wilds Estate" for $5.986.1)5, and ns the records of the office of Mesne Conveyance will show, afterwards conveyed the same lauds to Charles P. Leslie, Land Commissioner, for $11,603.75. making a clear profit of $5,616.80. This may not be the only in? stance in which he has appropriated to his own use the hard earned money of the poor tax-payers; and tho jury earn? estly hope that one who has so fl igrautly violated tho public trust will bo brought to speedy aud condign punishment. MIXED JUUIES OF MEN AND WOMEN IN WXOMINO.-The grand and petit juries of tho Albany County Distriot Court, Wy? oming, this term, ns at tho term pre? vious, is composed of equal proportions of men and women. The judge took oc? casion to compliment, in the highest terms, the intelligence, discrimination, honesty and propriety of conduct with which the women acquitted themselves last session, saying they bad gone fur to vindicate the polioy, justify the experi? ment, and realize tho expectations of those who had clothed themselves with the right. Tho bar, the bench, aud the intelligent meu of the country had long felt that something wns needed to im? prove and justify our jury system; some? thing to lift it abjve prejudice and pas? sion, and imbue it with a higher regard ior law, justice, oath and conscience. The oourt would assure them the fullest protection against everything which might offeud tho most refined, modest and educated women in any walks of life, and would punish severely any at? tempt to throw ridicule or contumely upon them. MURDER WILL OUT.-Ou Wednesday morning. 8th instant, the negro mur? derer, William Johnson, confined in the Monroe County jail, at this place, for the murder, last full, of Mr. Hunter, of Staunton, Ya., on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, near tho Big Bend Tun? nel; made a full confession of his guilt to tne jailer. Under the spur of a guilty conscience, he declared that a spirit had warned him ou the previous night to re? veal his guilt, under pain of perpetual unrest, lu the presence of the jailer and a colored visitor, who occasionally ex? horts him, he confessed that he killed young Hunter, by striking bim on tho head with a billet of wood, and that he then robbed bis victim of 880. Johnson also coufessed to the murder, in like manner, of another man, unknown to him, about a year ago, in Staunton, Va. He also robbed the latter victim of his money, some $60. - Union Register. CONNECTICUT ELECTION.-Connecticut is the next State to vote this spring, fol? lowing New Hampshire on the 3d prox. It is the most wavering of all New Eug land State?, and is liable tu frequent mu? tations. In 1868, it gavo English, De? mocrat, for Governor, 1,76-1 majority. This was at the spring election. lu the following fall, Geu. Grant, for President, carried the State by 2,936 majority. In 1869, Jewell, Republican, had 411 ma? jority. In 1870, the tables were ogain reversed, and English, Democrat, was tleool by 813 mnj> rity. It will thus be seen that the State is very close, and that a few hundred votes havo generally de? cided tho result. In the Forty-first Con? gress, the delegation of Couuecticutcon? sisted of thrco Uepublicaus and ono De? mocrat, the majorities being respectivuly 736, 424, 2.399 and 1.160. THE HOPE OF THE COUNTRY.-Donn Platt says: "It is hard to make the people from the interior believe it, but any man can verify the fact by coming to Washing? ton, that thens is not au honest promi? nent Republican but what looks to tho Democratic party for relief. This mau, General Grant, has brought us to just that pass that we aro forced to look to tho opposition for help. "Tho Democrats havo ninety-tliroo votes iu thc House, aud on nil questions not purely political, n clear majority, KO that there is Bomethiug of a check in that direction, for which wo must thunk God and take courage." To commemorate tho great flood at Lynchburg, Vu., last fall, a neat marble tublet has been erected near tho pump? house in that city, upon which a black lino is drawn, representing the height attained by the flood. Tho tublet bas the following inscription immediately below the line: "This line shows the height of the great freshet, October 1, 1870." Thon follow the names of the Mayor aud members of the City Council. A Nevada paper bado good-bye to the Legislature iu endearing terms, saying that it thought it was sate iu assert in? a majority of tho members of tho fifth sessiou of the Nevada Legislature have proven themselves to bo us graceless a set of scoundrels as oversold their votes to the highest bidder in a deliberative body. The New York Leader, tho organ of the Tammany Democracy, indulges in au outburst of rhetoric on the American flag, which, it says, "floats, a limp and faded rag, over the heads of the money changers who have mado our father s house a den of thieves." An old lady in Connecticut bas just completed a bed-quilt, containing 2,166 pieces. TEm o o gH Ito TT~? m . PacaNrxrANA. - Tho, p rico of BID gie poples of thia PHONIX is aVe cents. Book and job priuting of every kind attended to promptly at PHOENIX oOlce. A fount o! minien c! shcnt 200 penada, together with two-line letter, nearly new, will be ?old at 40 cents a pound, with thc cases. This ia a bargain, as the foundry price is 68 cents. Also, a lot of second-hand bourgeois and minion, at 25 and 30 cents. Besides leads, ruloB, chases, etc. Pamphlets, briefs, catalogues, dodgers, posters, hand-bills, bill-heads-in fact, everything in tho way of job printing gotten up in the best style and ou terms that we pied co ourselves will be satisfac? tory to all parties. Let us hear from you, business men, in the shape of or? ders for the spring trade. With ap? proved machinery and steam power, wo challenge comparison in prices. Plain aud fancy colored printing exe? cuted with neatness and despatch, on the most reasonable terms. AU tho latest styles of cards, Sec., on hand and printed in excellent style, at tho PJTGNIX office. Pearl and ivory, elegantly carved, are favorites for fans. Besides being very pretty, they are easily broken, which is good for the trade. Bead in our advettising columns what Mr. C. F. Jackson says to "U." We were blessed with a delightful rain yesterday, whioh will have a good effect upon the gardens. Messrs. Love & McCreery advertise a love of a stock of dry goods in our issue of this morning. Bridal wreaths are no longer worn round. They aro now crescent-shaped, or clustered in front, with a trailing cordou over the chatelaine braids of hair iu the back. Soda water will soon bo the thing. Mr. Timothy Hurley requests us to direct particular attention to his card addressed to owners of real estate. Tho Worcester Gazette thus disposes of "Mary's Lamb:"' "Mary had a little lamb," We've heard it oe'r and o'er, Until that lamb became A perfect little borel So I propose there shall be dug, A grave both deep and wide, In which that lamb aud all its bards Bo buried Bide by side. St. Patrick's Day was duly celebrated in this city by oar Hibernian friends. Tho Hibernian Society met at their hall, at 7 o'clock ia the evening, and elected the following officers: President-M. J. Calnan. Vice-President-John Agnew. Secretary-J. Waring Levy. Treasurer-C. F. Jackson. Standard Bearer-James Mahoney. The officers elect were duly installed. After appropriate addresses by the nev, incumbents, and a vote of thanks to thc retiring officers, the society adjourned tc tho Columbia Hotel, where the worthy host, Mr. Gorman, had prepared thc most iuviting supper that we have hat' the pleasure of seeing in this city. A .the appointed hour, tho society, witl their guests, numbering about seventy five, inarched to the dining-room, to i lively air, furnished by Mr. LyBrand'i excellent band. The President address ed a fow words to the members of th? society, endiug by charging them witl tho duty of initiating their guest.-?, man; of whom were not Irish, into tho myste rious modo which Irishmen havo o "drowning tho shamrock." The hin was taken, aud tho shamrock wcu through tho "drowning" process muni timos. After indulging iu tho good thingi with which tho table was laden, tho Pre sident, after reading letters from Gov Scott, Col. J. P. Thomas, and others announced tho regular toasts, as follows 1. Tho day wo celebrate-never for gotten and always joyfully welcomed bj ovcry truo son of linn. Responded to by Mr. B. B. McCrorry 2. Ireland-the homo of our youth The memory of your cheerful hills an< smiliug valleys refresh the hearts of th; children in their old age. Response by Mr. J. J. Ford, who sun| "Erin is my Homo." 3. ?South Carolina-our adopted home ever ready in the futuro as it has beeu ii tho past to extend a welcoming hand t our countrymen. Response by Col. McMaster. 4. Our Bister society, tho Burns Club "A man's a man for a' that." Response by Mr. George Symmer3. 5. The Press-tho watchful guardiai of tho people's rights. Muy it over prc servo its independence. Response by Mr. Pugh, of the Nev York Sun. 6. Tho Ladies-what would this worh be without them? Response by Mr. John Bauskett. There were many others, whicl brought forth some excellent songs fmn Messrs. Burdell, Lindsay, Dooly, Ken nedy, Anderson, Johnston, and others The "Vice" of tho society being toasted brought out Mr. Agnew, who indignant!, disclaimed being the possessor of all the rice of the society, even if be doea soil iron and steel toi a living. At about half past 1 o'clock, the assemblage dispersed, thus ending one of the most pleasant re? unions in this oi ty that has occurred in many years. We sympathize with the gentleman whom we heard say that he regretted that a whole year had to pass around before another St. Patrick's Day came. MAIII ARRANGEMENTS.-Tho Northern mail opens at 3.30 P. M.; closes 12.15 P. M. Charleston day mail opens 4.30 P. M.; closes 11.30 A. M. Charleston night mail opens 8.30 A. M.; closes6.00 P. M. Greenville mail opens 7.30 P. M.; closes 8.30 P. M. Western mail opens 1.30 P. M. ; closes 1.30 P. M. On Sunday office open from 3 to 4 P. M. RELIGIOUS SERVICES THIS DAY.-Tri? nity Church-Rev. P. J. ?hand, Rector, ?0?? A. M. and 4 P. M. St. Peter's Church-Rev. Francis Ja quemet, ist Mass 7 A. M.; 2d Mass, 10>?; Afternoon Service 4 P. M. Luthernn Church-Rev. A. R. Rude. 10>? A. M. Presbyterian Church-Rev. Jos. R. Wilson, 10}? A. M. and P. M. Washington 8treot Church-Rev. M. Brown, 10.J.? A. M. aud 4 P. M. Marion Street Church-Rev. D. Der? rick, 10;? A. M. ; Rov. R. D. Smart, 7J? P. M. Baptist Church-Rev. J. L. Reynolds, 10>? A. M. and iy2 P. M. Evening subject: "The Material, tho Formal and tho Spiritual, in Worship." THE COLUMBIA LITERARY AND DEBAT? ING SOCIETY.-Columbia has long felt tho want of somo literary association, which would afford to its business men advantages which they oannot otherwise ob'ain. But we now have good reason to hopo that this want will be supplied in tho society mentioned above. This society has been in operation-part of the time under the name of "Tho Co? lumbia Debating Society"-for about two years past. During that time its prosperity has varied through almost every degree, but now, through the per? severing energy of some of its members, it seems to be established on a firm foun? dation. Its constitution provides for a clasa of members called supernumera? ries, whioh is composed of those who feel an interest in the institution, and aro willing to contribute to its advance? ment. They have all tho privileges and powers of regular members, and are sub? ject to the same duties, except that they do not participate in the regular weekly debates and orations, and are not re? quired to attend the meetings of the so? ciety more than once a month. As it is the purpose of the society to establish a library and reading rooms for the conve? nience of its members, this class should oomprehend almost every man in Co? lumbia who is not a regular debating member. The sooiety moets every Mon? day eveuing. The query for discussion on next Monday is: "Was the Charaoter of Queen Elizabeth to be Admired?" We ure informed that there will be a pub? lic debate before very long, as soon as tho members prove their ability a little more thoroughly in private. HOTEL ARRIVALS, March 18.-Columbia Hotel-IJ. R. Beckwith, St. Matthews; T. H. Cooke, Orangeburg; W. P. Cald rick, Washington, D. C.; R. J. Massey, Alluuta; i ?. R. Elder, Mrs. G. Elder, Miss Jeuuie Elder, M. M. Hovey, Rev. B B. Babbitt, Mrs. Babbitt, C. J. Bab? bitt, E. M. Babbitt, New York; J. N. Hamilton, Texas; G. W. W. Woodward, Phila.; Mrs. Marshall, Charleston; J. M. Sullivan, M. E. Earle, Greenville, S. C. Xivkerson Ho ase-G. F. Tal but, Bos? ton; F. A. Pike, Portlaod; E. Cornwell, F. G. Wetmore, wife, three children and nurse, Now York; D. L. DeSaussure, T. Lang, Camden; M. M. Wolfe, Ni C.; H. G. Dellone, Now Orleans; A. A. Howell, Wuyuosville; G. Houser, Newberry. LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. W. D. Love Sc Co.-Spring Goods. J. Sc T. R. Agnew-Fresh Crackers. O. F. Jackson-Alpacas. Timothy Hurley.-Real Estate. E. Hope-Fleur and Soap. ' - ^ . -'-? If you IIKVO a had tasioiu your mouth, sal? lowness or yellow color of skin, feel despond ont, stupid and drowsy, appetite unsteady, frequent headache or dizziness, you aro "bil? ious," and nothing will arouao your liver to action and strengthou up your system equal to Dr. Pierce's Alt. Ext. or Golden Medical Discovory. Used moderately during expoturo to malarial poisons, it enables the liver to work off tho poison, and will thua prevent Agu? and liilious Favors. It ia j oat tho thing for Jaundice. Aa a blood purifier for tho euro of Pimples, Blotches, Eruptions, Halt Hhoum, and other Bkin disoaaea, ii has never yet been equaled. Bold by druggists. M 19 Ul fi MID NIGHT SUICIDE.-At the dead hours of night, rats aud mice leave their holes, bed-bugs and roaches their cran? nies to feed on Isaacsen's Sure Pop and die as if struck by apoplexy. Sold by all druggists. Lippman's Bitters aro for sale by all drug? gist and dealers. Depot in Columbia, H. C., at UKiur.n <fc McGasooa's, Druggists. B 18 A HOUSE WANTED-A nico COT? TAGE HOUHE, containing four ortivo ^Uonnis, with suitable, outbuildings, in Eastern part of oity, can bo rented to ? good tenant. Possession desired on tho 1st of April. Apply at this offlno. March 13 0* COTTON HUED OIL. CAKE can be had at all tiir.es. and in any quantity, of Jan 21 E.HOPE.