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C?>L?MBI?t S. C. Saturday Morning, April 29. 1871. Mliiortl y Rspreaematlon. ; This prinoiplo, more properly to? be call od "totality" representation, conti? nues to make friends at home and abroad. Our cotemporery of tbe Lex * ington Dispatch advocates it as a wiso and just thing; und tbe Augusta (Ga.) Constitutionalist, an ably edited journal, tbua alludes to tbe subject: "There ?B an intrinsic equity in the proposition that the minority ia every constituent body of electors should be heard on questions involving tbe inte? rests of tbe whole community. This ?imposition is recognized in Eugland by calling minds among ber statesmen, and is winning advocates wherever it is CHB eossed. In this country, and especially in some of the Southern States, it is one entitled to tbe gravest consideration, nod, it is to be boped, will be allowed a prac? tical test. lu South Carolina, it pre Bents itself as a peaceful solution of the tremendous difficulty that ignorant oud vicious negro domination presents. In no other way dues relief without violence Boom feasible. The question will bo be? fore the convention of tax-ptyers, at Columbia, the Becond "Weduo.-duy iu May, and will be fully discussed." The Anderson Intelligencer adds its voice to the many that have been raised in behalf-of tbe equitable principle of minority representation under the ope? ration of the "cumulative system" of Totiug. The Intelligencer gives solid Views ia behalf of this measure of re? form. It regards it "a safety-valve for all our. troubles," and it-remarks that "tho passage of such a measure would do more to raise the hopes and quiet the apprehensions of the native white popu? lation than any Biugle act within their power. It would beget confidence in our ability, by this means, to prevent wholesale plundering in the future, and witb this much accomplished, we might afford to put the post-even the black? ened record of the last three years of misrule-away behind ns, and go for? ward in the oarnest bope of build i ng up shattered fortunes, and fully developing the great, unbounded resources of this noble old State, whiob is dear to ns amid misery and misfortunes.*' " The. Greenville Enterprise advocates as a remedy for Legislative abuses a property qualification ia all voters for the members of the State Senate. Jt eaya that the proposal to secure minority representation is a good measure and ought to be carried out, bat this alone would cot relieve the State. Hence, our ootemporary argues that it ought to Be linked with that ' other provision whiob requires the'possession of taxable property to entitle tho citizen to vote for Senators. A PBAOTIOAII ENOOUBAOEMENT OF TM iii oji.vrioN.-Tho German population of Charleston propose to adopfa. very sen? sible and practical plan for the encou? ragement of immigration, which might be imitated witb tho most beneficial re? sults by our German friends in Augusta. Tbe Courier says: It is being seriously thought of by our Gorman population, at tim suggestion of Gen. John A. Wagen er, to purchase a farm in the Buburba, for the purpose of locating immigrants as they arrive in tbe city, and where they can be kindly taken earn of, and bave their best interests ex? plained to them by their countrymen. It is propoaed to afford them a sup? port and Instruct them iu our language, ofT.-.TtH nf tl>A fdhnittA and character of tho tillage in usu here mid in the South. This is regarded as far preferable to other methods of disposing of thone who come hither to abido with us and lend their industrious babita and intelli? gence to tho improvement of our soil and fortunes. Wm. UfTorhnrdt, E-<q., has volunteered to conduct a school, at the farm, ami a number of prominent Germans have enlisted their sympathies and euergie* iu the cause, and ere loug tbere will rise io thu suburbs a model farm, and ? home crowned witb contentment aud happiness for its beneficiaries. TAXATION.ON RAILROADS.-This ques? tion was before the United States Cir cuit Court yesterday, nuder bills of in junction filed by stockholders Of tin Sooth Carolin) Railroad Company, ol the North-eastern Hail road Com puny, and the Oheraw and Darlington Railroad Company, against the tax collectors and sh en ITs of tbe State, in the case of tbe taxes imposed by tho State, and against the City Council of Charleston aud itt officers in tbe case of tuxes imposed by the city. The stockholders of tbo Rail? road Companies claimed that tbe express exemptions granted by the Legislature to the several companies by their re? spective charters were contracts between the State and tbe corporations, whiob were beyond the power of the Legisla' turo to impair. Aftor argument, tbe / ooo rt (Justices Bond and Bryan) sus taine?! tbo claim of (be Railroad Com? panies of exemption from taxation un? der their charters, and grauted the in? junction perpetual. This decidion pro? tects the Railroad Companies from threatened confiscation, aud throws the shield of the Uuitod StutCB around tbost Whp would otherwise become the viotim< of the powers whiob nt preseut couti o the Suite and city.-Charleston News. Tbe frost did great damage in Mis souri and Kentucky Saturday. Ice f ormt c an inch tbiok. Pabilo Meeting. The tax-payisr? of Biobland ^County are requested to m oe boo Monday next, at 12 o/?look Mil io i^in'8 Hal,? in this city, to appoint delegates:tb tho May Convention. Jg I ,/ CITIZENS. He pub l loi? ii TiHlmuny. Dr. J. Winsmith, writing in "the Spar? tan," in reforenoe to the subjeot of taxa? tion and the May convention, and in re ply to tho statements of a Hu publican journal, says: "It is the amount of taxes collected, and not the rate per cent, of taxation, whiob materially coocerns the tax-pay? ers. If the rate of taxation should not even have been higher than in former years, but should the assessors have been goaded up to assess property at twice, thrice, or, even four times as much as formerly, it is easy to see that tho aggre? gate amount of taxes will bo twice, thrice or four times as inuob as before. And this is the thing complained of now; tho tax-payers oaunot bo deceived in thin mutter, and they feol and comprehend it in its true light.. "I seo from the Comptroller-General's report, for 185G, that the gross amount of taxes paid into the Trensury that year was $532,741.14, which amount, it ap? pears, was quito sufficient to carry on the government ut that time.. But ns that was before tho war, allow me to call your attention to report of Comptroller-Ge? neral for the year 1866, und, by reference to whiob report, you will, see that the gross amount of taxos paid into tbe Treasury for that year wus $419,668.75. Under this state of facts, Mr. Editor, how can the tax-payers fail to exclaim: How can it be possible that if only 3119.668 73 was paid into the Treasury ni 1866, aud found sufficient to carry on tbe goverument, that they shall be culled ou to pay more than four times that amount iu the spring, and also required 0 pay a like amount in the ensuing No? vember?' I buve beard only ono reason given for the collection of this second tax during tbe preseut year, and that is 'that thu people can pay more easily in November than in the spring of the year.' That is a great mistake, as it has boen proveo, by long experience, that tax-payers can make their payments j more easily from the 1st of March until ? the 1st of June than at any other period of the year. But should the Legislature come to the conclusion that these pay? ments cac bo more readily made in No? vember, just postpone the farther pay? ment of taxes until November, 1872, and 1 feel confident the tax-payers would be satisfied with the arrangement. Truly the enormous amount of taxes already collected thia year will be quito sufficient lo keep the government in motion .until November, 1872. And let me bog you, Air. Editor, not to indulge for a moment tho belief that opposition to the pay? ment of the November tax is only enter? tained by a few persons who control public opinion and tbe press in tbe seve? ral Counties of tbe State. So fur from that being tbs oase, this opposition is al? most unanimous, and the call for a con? vention meets with concurrence of tax? payers almost without exception. Nor is il because this proposition for a con? vention was made by the 'Chamber of Commerce,' or 'Board of Trade,' of Charleston, that tux-payers approve of il; but because the propositiou was in n-'oordance with a well matured and fully developed senti meut of Opposition en? tertained almost unanimously by the tax? payers of tbe State. "The convention, Mr. Editor, will be hold. I hope the delegates selected will bo prudent, discreet mon; statesmen im? bued with principles of justice und actu? ated by a patriotio devotion to the inter j eats of tho State, ready to approve the I right and equally ready to rebuke cor I i a p ti o ii and wrong." CONNECTICUT ELECTION.-The Boston Post says that the official count of tbe vote in Connocticutshows Ibat Governor English is re-elected by a clear majority. Tho Board of Canvassers, consisting of tho Stute Treasurer, the Comptroller aud the Secretary of State, met yesterday and canvas.ed tho gubernatorial vote, alli rmi nu tho above result. The total vote, 91.981), is thu largest ever cast in tbo State, and it is remarkable that, with such u full electoral representation, the vote should be so close. Of tbo eutiro State, Eugliah received 47,490 and Jewell 47,150, with seventeen scattering, leav mi; English a clear majority of twenty three. This is exactly the number of votes whiob tho Radicals claim should be added in fuvor of Jowoll from Che? shire, whiob would then make it a tie. But, of tbe scattering votes, six are for "J. E. EugliHb" and "J. English;" and if, when tho Legislature-pronounces tho mutter, it counts these votes for Gov. English, as the law directs, tho Demo? cratic candidato will bave six majority over all. The Radicule rest all their hopes upon the Legislature, which, be? ing strongly of their stripo, may do soma curious things/ But tho official count hus determined that Gov. English is elected by tho people, and he will doubtless lead tho procession on tho 3d of May. ANOTHER K. K. MANIFESTO.-The fol? lowing document (says the Sumter Watchman) was found on our desk, yes? terday morning, as we entered our office. How it got tboro is, to us, in all good faith and honesty, a profound myetory: K. K. K , 59th Division. Order No. 13. Reooutly several anonymous letters have boen pioked up-so cid led-and circulated as genuine by the Auder. Such is false. AU orders emanating from thia order will be duly executed. Counterfeiters bad best beware. If they aro known they will suffer, especially if they persist in misrepresenting tho inten? tion of our order. Good citizens of auy race or color will bo respected and protected. By order. U. K., Grand Chief. Q. Z., Secretary. Proceeding? of Council. REGULAR MEETING. OOUKOTL CHAMBER, COLUMBIA, 8. O., April 25, 1871. . Council met at 7 P. M. Present-bis Honor tho' Mayor; Aldermen Cooper, Denny, Goodwyn, Hoyne, Mooney, Mi nort, Simons, Brail h, Thompson, Wal? lace and Wigg. Absent-Alderman Tay? lor. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, BTO. Application of N. Bennett, for tavern license. Referred to Committee on Li? censes. Communication from A. Leo, Agent Soutberu Express Company, exbibiting inability (owing to character of business) to render quarterly returns, as required by tax ordinance, and ask rem ?HUIon of tbe requiroment, and tho assessment of a sum, iu addition to license tax, in lieu thereof. Ou motion of Alderman Minort, re? ferred to Committee on Ways und Moans, with power to act. Communication (presented by Alder mau Wallace) from committee Palmetto Fire Engino Company, requesting thc city to pu rebaso tho fire ougino now in use by said company, in order to enable them, witb other assistance, to purchase a steam fire eogiuo. On motion of Alderman Minort, re? ferred to Oom initi?e on Fire Depart? ment. The following accounts wore present? ed and referred to Committee on Ac? counts: J. C. Dial, Fire Department, 84 75; John Alexander, Guard House $185; Columbia Portable Gas-Light Company, Water Works, 884.60; Luna tio ABylnm, 8855.33; ty*. P. Geiger Alms House, 85; E. D. Smith, Almi Houso, 85. REPORTS, ko. His Honor the Mayor presented tin following communication received in re spouse to action taken by him, pnrsnan to request obntained ia petition of citi zens, and by Council referred to tin Mayor: CHARLOTTE, COLUMBIA & AUGUSTA R. R. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE, COLUMBIA, S. C., April 25, 1871. Hon. John Alexander, Mayor-DEA: SIB: I have yours of 25th instant, ant have for some time past bad tbo pae seager trains parted at tho intersebtioi of Blanding and Laurel streets, so as t afford no impediment to tho passage o either persons or vehicles. I have th honor to be, very respectfully, J. M. SELKIRK, Superintendent. Alderman Wigg, from Committee o Ways and Weans, reported from sai committee the following rosolatioi which was adopted: Resolved, That the timo for the taxe on real and personal property boexteue ed until May 10. Also, reported back for action < Council, petition of Western Union Te egraph Company, relative to quarter! returns. Ou motion of Alderman Minort, tl petition was referred back to the Con mittee, with power to act. Alderman Denny, from Committee o Accounts, reported baok the following and recommended payment, whiob wi adopted: Cooper & Taylor, Alms Hous 897.25, paupers 8272, Hospital, 896.4 Street Department, 879; W. M. Tay lo Street Department, 853.31; J. C. Diu Street Department, 824 95, Gaai House, 85 85; A. Palmer, Water Work 8104 38; W. Sloan, Market Departmen 81.75; H. Staunard Sc Co., Street D partment, 82.80; P. Sargenor, Alo House, 822.40. Alderman Simons, from Committee c Fire Department, submitted tho follow ing reports: COUNCIL CHAMBER, April 17, 1871. Tho Committee on Fire Depart me: met at 7 P. M., to investigate tho orig of tho fire at stores of Messrs. Monter Sc Fielding and Jacob Lovin, Assomb street, nour Plain, which occurred c Tbursdny. April 13, about 11.30 P. M. Messrs. D. Epstein, W. Jones and V M. Taylor attended upon tho part of tl oitizeuSi Th? following named ?entl mea were examined and their tostimoi taken at length: Messrs. Fielding, P? lock, Black, McAllister, Zoaly, Mont, it Ellington and Chief of Police. After maturo deliboration, your coi mitten report that the Uro at tho storo Mr. J. Leviu was undoubtedly the wo of un incendiary. Tho committee Mi from tho evidouco that tho fire ut t storo of Monteith Sc Fielding origiuat in tho store; and although tho causo tho fire could not be definitely usa tuined, yot strong presumptive ovidon exists that it was tho work of au ince diary. WM. SIMONS, Chnirman Committee. COUNCIL CHAMDER, April 24, 1871. The Committee ou Fire Dcpnrtmc met at 7 P. M., to investigate the or ip of tho fire on West side Marion stro between Senate and Pendleton, whi occurred on Sunday, April 23, about 3. A. M. Messrs. Cantwell & Ferguson tended upon tho part of tho citizoi Tho following named gentleman we examined and their testimony taken length, viz: Messrs. Murtishaw, Mart Scott, Senu, Johnson, Simons, Tr und Warren Minton. After mature deliberation, your co mittee report that tho uro was tho we of au incendiary. WM. SIMONS, Chairman Committee Tho reports were receivod as infon tion. Alderman Wallace, from Committee Water Works, reported bock petition Messrs. Derrick, Nash, Seo., acoompau by tho following resolution, whiob \ adopted: Resolved, That a three-inch wntor p bo extended from tho pipo in Richh street, South along Wnyno streot, aor Laurel, nnd to tho middlo of tho Rqnc botweon Laurel and Blandiug streets. Also, from same committee, a roqn for further timo to consider acconul Messrs. Goldsmith Sc Kind for repair! machinery at Water Works. Grantee Aldermen Smith, from Committee on Schools, reported the following resolu? tion: P . Resolved, Tbnt the sum of 81,000 he appropriated out of the funds of tho city, not otherwise appropriated, for tbe purpose of aiding in the payment of the salaries of teachers of free schools in this oity, and that tbeBome bo expended under the direotionof the Committee ou Schools. Resolved, That not more than $2 0 of the said 81,000 bo expended in any Bingle month.. .. On motion of Alderman Donny, tbo resolution was amended by adding, "and tho money so appropriatod Bball bo used for no other purpose than the payment of salaries of Behool teachers." Tho resolution, as amended, was adopted. RESOLUTIONS, ETC. By Alderman Wallace: Resolved, That his Honor the Mayor be authorized to represent tho city at the meeting of tho stockholders of the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad. Adopted. By Alderman Minort: Resolved, That all meu vith one log and one arm bo ex? empt from tho payment of street lax. Adopted. By Alderman Cooper: Resolved, That hereof tor all able-bodied males arrested by tho pr lice force, sud Hued by the Mayor, sbuil, upon failuro to pay said fine, bo compelled to labor uptu tho streets. Adopted. By Alderman Cooper: Resolved, That hereafter nil persons furnishing material for tho Street Department must have ^written order (as sub-voucher) from a member of the Committee ou Streets. Adopted. By Alderman Doo ny: Resolved, That tho Committee on Ways and Means be, and aro hereby, instructed to inquire into tho present expenses of tho city go? vernment, aud thut they report, us soon us praoticable, if Ibero may bo any pos? sible way of curtailing.the samo. By Alderman Hayue: Resolved, That from and after May 1, 1871, tho pay of Assistant Policemen shall bo 850 per month, and said Assistant Policemen to furnish their own uniform. On motion of Alderman Wallace, the resolution was amended by adding, "tho Committee on Guard House and Police are instructed, subject to the approval of Council, to adopt a particular uniform that tho Assistant Policemen bo required to procuro. Tho resolution, as amended, was adopted. By Alderman Mooney : Resolved, That the salary of the Chief of Police b?j ad? vanced 810 per month, bo to furnish bis own uniform. Adopted. By Alderman Simons: Resolved, That the city furnish tho police with brass buttons for their uniforms, and, iu case of resignation or discharge of any policeman, tho buttons to bo returuod to the city. Adopted. By Alderman Wullace: Resolved, That all moneys paid into tho city treasury, or collected by the City Clerk, bo deposited in bank on oity account, aud that no money be paid out for any purpose ex? cept on the check of thu City Clerk, countersigned by tho Mayor, and that tho officers of the bank in which depo? sits are made, bo instructed by the Mayor not to pay any checks unless drawn ns abovo specified. Adopted. Alderman Denny arose, and stated that, at the request of tho City Clerk, he desired to oller the following resolution; and to disprove any allegation that he desired to bo a member of the Special Committee, be would request bis Honor, not to appoint bim: Whereas, il bas been rumored that city funds have bcou misappropriated and nsed for private purposes; therefore, be it Resolved, That a Special Committee of Five, to consist of tbreo members of Council aud two citizens selected from the Board of Trade of tho city, bo up pointed to examino tho books and vouchers of tho city, and report at tho next regular meeting of Council Alderman Wigg stated that bo felt it bis duty, as Chairman of tbe Committee of Ways and Means, to atat? that thc funds of tho city havo boen and aro now deposited iu South Carolina Bank and Trust Company and Carolina National Bank, to account of city of Columbia, aud that mouoy drawu ou account of tho city is drawn on check of City Clerk, countersigned by tho Mayor, and in no instance has mouoy been drawn without tho check being approved by tho Mayor. He would also state that the City Clerk is bonded in tho sum of twenty thousand ($20.000) dollars, and the bond ia good for twice tho sum named. He said bc favored this investigation, and know tho Clerk desired it. Tho resolution was then ndopted. Tho Mayor appointed ns said commit? tee, Aldermen Wallace, Tbompsou nud Simons, and would request lt. C. Shiver, Esq., and R. D. Seno, Esq., to act as representatives of the Board of Trade. Alderman Thompson introduced tho following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That when this Council ad? journs, it adjourn to meet on Thursday, April 27, nt 5 P. M., for tho purposo of considering city ordinances. An ordinance to change tho names of streets, being unfinished business, was taken up. On motion of Alderman Wigg, tbo ordinanco was laid on tho table. On motion of Alderman Minort, Coun? cil took a reoess until Thursday, at 5 P. M. WM. J. ETTER, Clerk of Council. THE COUNTY TUEASUIIY ROBBERY.-Uu dor an order of Judge Orr, issued upou tbe exhibition of additional affidavits, alleging now circumstances of guilt, us well ns tho inadequacy of tho bond given, both in amount and in tho sol? vency of tbo obligors, tho Coffins have been re-arrested and, not giving bail, were committed to jail. Albert Ha.ni bliu was also arrested, under tho sumo ordor, for complicity in tho robbery, and required to give bond. \ Abbeville Press and Banner. 3C* o o ii 1 Ito mm o . ? ? ? PHONIXIANA.-The price ,'of siDgle ?opiee of the PHONIX is five cents. The annual meeting of the Columbio Memorial Association will he held this (Saturday) Hf tern )on, 29th, ot 6 o'clock at tbe Washington Street Chapel. All members of tho Association, und ?ll the ladies of Columbia and vicinity, who de? sire to become members, are earnestly invited to attend. Plain and fancy colored printing exe? cuted with neatness and despatch, on the most reasonable terms. All the latest styles of cards, &o., on band and printed in excellent style, at tho PIICENIX office. "Tbe Monarch of, Mincing-Lane" is tho title of au illustrated novel by Wm. Black, just issued >y Harper & Brothers, New York; prioo fifty cents. Although the story of quiet, evcry-day life, du void of thrilling incid nt, this novel yet poe sesscs more than ordinary interest. The plot is clear, aud is uot marred by any straining after effect. The characters are finely delineated, the diulngne natural, and the denouement satisfactory. Messrs. Duffie & Chapman have it for sale. Pamphlets, briefs, catalogues, dodgers, posters, hand-bills, bill-beads-in fact, overytbiug in tho way of job printing gotten up in tho best stylo and on terms that wo pledgo ourselves will bo satisfac? tory to all parties. With approved ma? chinery and steam power, we challenge comparison in prices. There have boen several changes nnd improvements made in the Columbia Hotel, during the last few days. A bil? liard room, with improved tables, hu? been opened, where proficients can have an opportunity to display their skdl to amazed novices. The "invigorating room" has been changed to a more con? venient location, immediately in real and to the left of the office. Othes obanges aro also contemplated, wbicb wilfudd to tbo com fun of guesls. Messrs. Bryan & MoCarter have for sale-price tweuty-fivo ceuts-"The Fight at Darno Europa's School; show ing bow tho German Boy thrashed the French Boy, and how the English Boy looked on." It contains 33 illustrations, by Thomas N?st. It is a humorous pro? duction, but rather unpalatable to Johnny Crapenu. Bopresentative DeLargo has furnished us a copy of the "Congressional Direc? tory," compiled for the use of Congres*. It contains the residenco and a sb? r bio? graphical sketch, of eaob member, be? sides many other matters of interest. The PHONIX employees enjoyed a capi? tal treat, yesterday, furnished by Mr. T. M. Pollock-Mill-poud oysters on the half-shell, Cincinnati Buck beer, with tho necessary trimmings. This beer is particularly adapted to those who appre? ciate a beer somewhat stronger than our native production. John E. Marley, Esq., of tho Soulb Carolina Bailroad, announces that visi? tors to the Charleston Sch?tzenfest will be carried to and from Columbia for one fare. Dr. T. T. Mooro is a proficient in bis profession, and "yo local" can faithfully testify to it, as bo bas lately submitted to the killing and removal of the nerve from an unfortunate "oyo tooth," and then to a gold filling, and ull without the slight? est pain. The job was well hammered, too. Tho world movoe ulong, and our dental friends keep up with the march of im? provement. Principally through tho indomitable perseverance of our old fellow-citizen, Kev. Wm. Martin, funds sufficient Pave boen pledged to warrant tho commence? ment of active operations towards the re-erection of tho Washington Street Methodist Church, and wc hope soon to be able to announce the re-laying of the corner stone. Those desirous of assist? ing in tho good work aro requested to hand in their contributions promptly. The attention of persons interested in stocks and bonds is called to the state? ment issued semi-weekly by A. C. Kauf? man, Esq., of Charleston. Ho is an ex? tensive dealer in securities and is tho? roughly posted on all matters pertaining thereto. Mr. Commissioner Pleasantou writee to B. M. Proud, of Maryland, that after the 30th of April apothecaries will be subject to the same liability as any othei person whatever for the sale of distilled spirits, wines or malt, liquors iu uuy quantities, aud without referenee to thc purposes for or tho manner in which they may be sold. Tho Governor has appointed L. M. Grist, of Yorkville, a Notary Public. MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-Tho Northern mail opens at 3.30 P. M.; doses 12.IC P. M. Charleston day mail opens 4.3(1 P. M.; doses 11.30 A. M. Charleston night mail opens 8.30 A. M.; closes fi.0C P. M. Greenville mail opens 7.80 P. M.; doses 8.30 P. M. Western moil opens 1.30 P. M. ; closes 1.30 P. M. On Sunday offico opon from 3 to 4 P. M. See Mesara. R. O'Nealo & Son's :arj? vertisemcnt relativo to tbo sale'of, real estate. Tbo property is well located, and i i very desirable. THE STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING.-Tho stockholders of the Greenville and Co? lumbia Railroad re-nssenible?, yesterday morning, in their hall-HOD. James L. Orr in tbe chair. 0. Y. Carrington, Esq., tbo attentive ''eborter Secretary" of the ; company, acted os Secretary of the meet? ing. The report of the President and Directors-showing the improved and improving condition of tho affairs of tho company-wns read and accepted. Tho General Superintendent's report, with tho accompanying table? aod statements, wero also read and adopted. Tho stock? holders thea went into an election for President, vice-President, and Directors for the muming year, which resulted in 'he unanimous re-election of Frederick ?bi s li, Esq., President, and Col. John J.' Patterson, Vice-President. Messrs. J. L Nengle, J. J. Patterson, H. H. Kimp* ton, N. G. Parker, Joseph Crews, James L. Orr, H. T. Farmer.P. L Cardozo, G. W. Waterman, T. Horley, J. M. Allen, and Thomas Dodamead, were elected Di? rectors. Cul. J. P. Reed afterwards addressed the meeting, on the enbjeot of the ad? vantages to tho road and this section' from a connection with the "Atlanta and Richmond Air-Lino" Railroad Company, ut or near Anderson; and offered resoju tious in regard to the same, which were approved of and referred to the Board of Directors for action. After passing the usual resolutions and a complimentary one to Judgo Orr, j Chairman, the meeting adjourned. From tho expressions of stockholders > present who reside on the' line of the I road, the re-election of President Bush appeared to give great satisfaction-his attention to business and gentlemanly demeauor having gained bim many friends in this section. H OT EL A mirv Ara, April 28 -Columbia Holel-W. H. Briokmuu, J. P. Horbach, 0. W. Butts,-J. W. O'Brien, Charleston; M. C. Butler, A. J. Frederick. S. C.; J. D. Ellis, Philadelphia; B. Kimball; J. lt Brown, A. Weloebers; J. S. 8. Law? rence, Geo. ; Mrs. T. Farming' and son, N. C.; Wi x*. Fair, Newberry; W. Wade, Augusta; J. B. Hubbard, city; F. F. Whitehead, U. S. A. Xickerson House-R. T. Ear nh art, Lexington; J. J. Bronson, Barnwell; J. H. Gay. Charlotte; Mrs. M. E. Archer and child, Anderson; H. Vr Redfield, Cincinnati; J. C. W i t mi re, Atlanta; W. , lt. Kline, Augusta; J. H. Lynch, Pa.; H. T. Farmer, Flat Rock; H. B. Anson. N. J. B. ?udman, W. H. Wallace, Union; G. W. Connor, Cokesbury. LIST OF NEW ADVEKTISRIIENTS. Acts nf the Legitdaiu?-e. ? lt O'Nealo & 8on-For Sale. Monteith & Fieldiog-Auction. C. F. Jackson-Dry Goods. W. C. Fieber-Fresh Drags. J. W. Parker-To Land Owners. J. E. Murley-South Carolina R. R. Leitoh & Brnns-Auction. Lippinan'o imuia ?it- mr baie ny all drug irista and ih-alurn. Depot in Columbia, fr3. 0., atOuiasu A. McQREOoa's, Druggists. S IS Gallons of blood are sucked out of tho Ame? rican puoplu ?very week Oy bedbugs. Stop rim drain! Mtop it by using IaaaceuV "NUUK POP " li lays ont tba bloodsuckers instanta? neously, lt*ia infallihlp. too. for roaches, rats iud mico. Su d by all druggists. Feb 18s DEATH OF A NOTORIOUS * BBIOAND. Onicche, the brigand of Arezzo, Italy, t?as shot recently by the King's carbi? neers. He was, it ia said, the terror, but also tho boast of the neighborhood; and, no le.-s from admiration thou from b-ar, ho was always sore, so long ns be could elude ibo bloodhounds of the law, of u supper aud a sweetheart. Justice was over and over agaiu suspended by tho dread of his auger; and tempting posts, usually so coveted in Italy, were refused by ono ofiloiul after another in deference to his mandate}. The mode of his capt uro wns in keeping with the remainder of bis eventful history. Three of bis pursuers took refuge one evening with u poor and aged couple, and their suspicions were at once aroused by see? ing before them tho promise of a more sumptuous repast than was warranted by tho peasant?' condition. The supper was preparing for Goioohe, and the fact wa? extorted from the temporizing pair. The carbineers lay in wait for the solitary brave, who soon came along singing a vispeito, or love song, and they de? spatched him before he bad time to do more than bite off one of their fingers. The late Omer Pasha, whose death was reported by telegraph, last week, was probably tho most widely known Turk in the world, at the present time, next to the Sultan. Bom in Croatia in 1806, bo was educated as a matbmetioian and mer ohent In 1834, ho adopted tho fuith of Mahomet, und, dropping his original name vt Luliun, took that of Omer. Ho obtained a position ns professor of pen? manship in a military school in Constai - tinople, and attracting the attention Of bis superiors in rank, gradually rose in position, till, in 1853, after nearly twenty years' service in the Turkish urmy, ho was made Generalissimo of ibo Turkish forces. He was prominent in the Crime? an war, and was afterwaid made Go? vernor of Bagdad. Of late years, ho has boen comranuder-in-ebief of the Tink sh army. Hu was a well educated man, and looked and dretfsed like-u Wettern Euro? pean.