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COLUMBIA. S. Ct Thurs lay Morning, October 26,1871, Municipal Correction'--I?BW Y?rl*~Co. ? lumbla. ' Oar readers are aware, we presume, of the general character of tho: proceedings in New York against the city plunderers and swindlers. Municipal corruption hud proceodod to such an extent that ut last it was held by good.aitizens that the evil must no longer b? e"nd?red. Men-. law-abiding citizens of. Nejv York-went so far os to talk of summary violence upon the persons of their Tweeds, their Sweeneys and their Connollys. Even the great lawyer, Mr. E var te, throw put the idea that, after exhausting legal re? medies to meet tho case of plundering officials, it would bein order to Eu Klux them-for, said he, there is certainly a limit to endurance. Tho fact of tho matter ianthe common talk in New York as to thieving publia officers shows that the spirit .of Ku Klnxism is about as strong in New York as it was in burning Chicago, felt, to resume. Ono Mr. Foley-a citizen of Now York-moved in behalf of the tax-pnyors. ? Judge Barnard was equal to thu emergency, und the grand inquisition begun. The tax? payers meet and a oommittea of seventy is appointed to give direction to tho pro? ceedings against the corrupt ring that bad fastened apon the rich body of New York. Finally, we find that tho case against the defrauders of the oity tax? payers reaches Gov. Hoffman, tho enor getio'and upright chief .'magistrate of Now. York- He pots tho ouse of -the citi? zens in the.hands of the State Attorney Genera!,' and' authorizes' him td employ and bring to his aid eminent counsel. He selects foar legal gentlemen-two Democrats and two Republicana. These gentlemen, we observe, havo established their offioe in New York and gone to work. The "Bureau of Afunicipal Cor? rection" has been established, and Messrs. Chafes O'Oonor, Wi -H.- Peckham,- W. M.'JE var t and ax-Judge Em oit, constitute the counsel for the people ia the coming suit agaiust the alleged defrauders of the city tax-payers. Thus the preparations for calling the oity plunderers to account are going bravely on. All we have to aid, is to express tho hopo that the cause of the plundered people may prevail; Now we have a somewhat similar case ou the tapis here. The case in New York involves millions. Oar case in? volves only thou san da. But New York cm stand a loss of millions better than Colombia a loss of thousands. What it the oase hero? Simply this: 1. Tho il? legal and secret issue of city bonds, and the outrageous arrangement made bj Alderman Wigg with.Dr. Neuglo. 2 Thc alleged fraud and collusion in connec? tion with the City Hall and the market building, whereby it is thought that thc city hns been dwindled out of ovei ?60,000. These matters were brought oat, and an investigation demanded bj this journal. First, we called upon th? acting Mayor, Alderman Wu'luco. H< was silent. Next, we called upon thc Mayor and Council. They were silent They bave absolutely done nothing .. One would suppose that this body wouli deem it dae to itself, if not to the pub lie, to examine into alleged plundering Bat they have kept silent. In tho mean time, the Board of Trade appointed i committee of investigation, to not in be half of the tax-payers. This oommittei now consists of Messrs. E. Hope, R. C Shiver and John O. Seegers. Thes gentlemen have, we learn, engaged a counsel Messrs. MoMastor and Bachmai k Waties. Th ono legal gentlemen, v* suppose, will proceed to care for and de food thc public in te ron ta. Let us als> have our "Bureau of Manicipul Corree Hon." Let our local abases be probed The future prosperity and developmon of Colombia hinge upon tho exposur of any fraud and corruption that ma ' be found to exist. Let all good an thoughtful citizens help the in vestige tion, and mayrhe wayB that ure dark i New York be tricks that aro vain in Cc lumbla. "Wimi Nt?tr'-Thi? Next. .Our readers will excuse us for roferrin again to the Columbia Union. But sometimes happens that the insignii canoe of an offender is lost ia the groa nesS' of the offence. Such is the oat here. The Union has raised itself to ''bad etninsnoe" in South Carolin: Under the heading of "A Word More, it shows how tho "galled jade winces, It tries to answer our question aa I what it meant by its hint of somebody accountability. The answer is very ge oral and vory lame. Wo do not i nd uh ia insinuations. Wo generally say wh we mean. Wo repeat it, that tho Ia guage used by the Union, on sever occasions, has indicated a purpose on i part to intimidate people with the pow of tho United States Government, has fir un led tho United States Iii g tim faces of oar people. It denies that it is disposed to hide behind the Uuited St a tea flag. Well, lot it como out, and romain oat, for wo are not yet done with i , by a great deni, As to the insindation" conveyed in the o'osing lines of its article, wo have sim? ply to say that wo stand by our record. We are satisfied with it. It'needs no defence. Wo may, however, add, for tho Union's bouejit, tliat.it would,Lo well for it.ta.have truth for. tho basis of rte innuendoes. If to public defamation, it ventures to add slander unfounded and personal, it places itself outside tho pule bf journalistic liberty. Wo shall accord,, to it tho freedom, of tho press, but not its licentiousness. A Word More. ? Tho ?7/iion has frequently harped upon tho intolerance of tho people of this State. A pretty point for this Bheet to make! The highest evidenco of the toloranco of our people ?8 to be found in the fact that snob a journal as the Union is countenanced at all here, and that the editor is permitted to have gehe thus far "unwhipt" of justier, for tho slanders perpetrated ou onr people. Again, it has waged unremitting war upon "Ku KluxiBm," and helped to in? volve whole communities in the net spread, and yet the editor of the Union began his career in South Carolina as the ri'prganizff' of. the Union League-a secret Radical league-oath-bound, and at once political, military and religious in its influence. We cannot'tell all tho crimes committed by members of this league. It is said, however, that'the Union League was the parent of. what is called the Ka Klox organization. The editor, of the Union passed through South Carolina aa the grand head-centre and organizer of the Union League. It would not be illogical to call the editor of the Union the father of Ku Kluxistn. Think of it-tho great Ku Klux Trapper, in one sense, the parent of Ku KluxiamI It takes a Union leaguer to catoh a Ku Kluxer. More anon. The Union sneers at our article on the cardinal principles of true journalism. No ono will be surprised that the noto? rious Union should fail to appreciate the elements laid down. As well expect the "heathen Chinee" to have a perception of an honest gamo at cards. Illili la nd Snrvlvun' Associai lou. CoiiTjsruiA, S. G., October 24, 1871. At a meeting of* the Survivors' Asso? ciation, held this 24th day of October, 1871, in the Coart House, General Wal? lace presided, and John D. Caldwell actod as Seoretary pro tem. The names of Lamar Starke, G. M. Wilkins, S. Melton, George Tupper and General M. G. Butler were proposed for membership, and, on ballot, the above gentlemen wera duly elected. On motion of D. B. DoSaussure, that tho Chair appoint a oommittee of three to nominate officers to serve for the ensuing year, tba oommittee nominated the following gentlemen: General Wade Hampton, President; Colonel William Wallace, Vice-President; lt. G. Shiver, Seoretury. Confirmed. On'motiou of D. B. DeSaussure, thu! a committee of fire be appointed tc receive and entertain General Jabal A. Early, the Chair appointed the following gentlemon, to wit: General Wade Hamp? ton, General John Preston, General M. C. Butler, General E. P. Alexander, Co lonel J. B. Palmer. On motion of John Crawford, thc name of Oolonol William Wallace wat added to the above oommittee of recep tion. Confirmed. On motion of Dr. J. T. Darby, thu tho committee be increased to ten, tlx following gentlemen were added to th? committee: General Jumes Conner, Gen eral J. B. Kershaw, General Johnsot Hugood. General John Bratton, Geuera M. W. Gary. On motion of Capt. Bachmnu, that i committee of five bo appointed as dolo gates to tho State Convention, tho Chai appointed the following gentlemen, t< wit: Capt. D. B. DeSaussure, Capt. Join D. Caldwell, Col. J. P. Thomas, Mr. N Barnwell, Dr. John T. Darby. On motion of Capt. Bachmau, that tin delegation be increased to ten, the Chai appointed the following gentlemon, ti vit: Capt. John H. Kinslor, Gol. Warrol Adams, Capt. W. H. Stftok. Dr. Wm Weston, Capt. J. P. Adams, Capt. Thoa Taylor. On motion of D. B. DeSaussure, tba a oommittee of. five be appointed t make arrangements for the supper, th Chair appointed the following gentle men, to wit: R. C. Shiver, W. G. Swal field, John Crawford, S. L. Leaphartam James Campbell. On motion of Capt. Bachman, a cona mittee of three was appointed on toast anti supper. There being no further business bufor the association, it then adjourned. JOHN D. CALDWELL, Secretary ])ro ~m. <-??-. During three weeks of October, Ol cases and 151 deaths took placo iii Phill delphi a from small-pox. Tho diseas is abating, but thousands are vaccinate daily. Mr. William Rudd did a very rmi thing, for which ho is now on trial i New York. Ho throw his wifo out of third story window. There vvoro 47 deaths in Gharlesb for tho week ending tho 21st-white 3( colored 17. THB RUSSIAN PBINOE.-The New York papers oontuiu lengthy aooonnts of the intended reception of the Russian Duke Alexis. Wo copy from the Herald the following description of his "quarters:" ''For eleganoe and?a lavish expon di taro in their preparation, the apartments pro? vided for him surpass any thing yet'at? tempted in this city, and do - honor, to the judgment of those who have ordered the ornamentation. . : ROOMS AT . THU .C?JAI?ONDO.I? HoppRn'. - fixere tho Russian RJ?qis.ter, M._?atucnzy, and tho Consul,. M. Bp.aisco, havo en? gaged a suit of twelve rooms. These are in one of the three four-story houses Southerly from the main hotel. But a few years ago they were built for aud ^occupied by some of o?r weal t' y mer .ohauts, aud uro yot elegant aud spacious edifices, and localed upon one of the most central jet quietest of our gcuetal thoroughfares. Meehan vi al Ul OS? every kind aro palting on tho finishing touches of their art, anti have converted the place into a most charming palace. Tho irou outruuee secures tho utmost privacy, being, of course, monopolized for tho purpose. Tho flrat noticeable point is tho royal Russian escutcheon frescoed upon the door panela. Within all is now, gorgeous and elegant. Thc parlors aud rear exteusiou have had the old-fashioned folding doors removed, and threo light and graceful urches ure substituted. Splendid new marble mau? l?is, with grates and fenders of heavy silver plating and gilt, httve been put in; expensive bronzes, docks, statuary and other ornaments of rich and rare de? scription, aro upon the mantels, and beautiful landscapes uro f rum ed uga i ns I, tho wulls. The lloor is covered with a velvet carpet of brilliant colors, damask and lace curtains depend at ibu windows, gilt and bronze chandeliers, with porce? lain reflectors, hung from tho ceilings, and side brackets with prism gas jets are npon the walls. Qreat mirrors extend from floor to coruico. Etruscan vases of alabaster, four feet high, are placed in each corner, and a miniature Cologne fountain of fine marble sits at the centre of the rear windows. Over it-and tho most prominent object that attracts the attention-is a large and life-like por? trait of the Russian CK ar. Thu walls and ceiling aro frescoed with rare skill and exquisite taste, clusters of fruit, scattered vines, flowers, etc., beiug the style chosen. The side walls aro paneled and tinted gray, with a pink illusion, a gilt border enclosing all. Over the urches, draped in graceful folds, are tho Russian nod American colors, glistening in silk and gold and silver bullion fringe. Next is the grand regal dining saloon. The furniture is of black waluut, inlaid with gilt. Tho table extends from the front to the reur of the rooms. Thu chairs are elegantly upholstered, ns are also the divans aud lounges. Two splen? did bullets and tables, with marble slabs, are also there. The linen is of the finest texture-table-cloths, napkins, otc. Th? cutlery is entiroly new, and the silver is from the St. Petersburg palace, which tho Grand Duke is to bring with him. The halls and stairways are carpeted with a bright green carpet, with deep orange foliated borders. The walls ure tinted blue aud crimson, in gilt panels. The gas pendant is of gold and bronze, with porcelain globos. There aro four rooms on the second floor. The front hall room bas been over-arched ami thrown open to the larger one, thus forming u neat dressing room. This is the royal bed-chamber. An Axminster carpet of white, purple and gilt hues cavers tho floor; it is very thick, and yields to the foot like a cushion of furs. A double bedstead, with a lofty head? board, profusely carved, stands at one side of the door. Acunopy made of the Russian and American tiags is suspended above. There is u large wardrobe, lined with aromatic cedar panels. The bureau is splendidly carved. On the maible slab two heavy posts hold a large oval mirror, on each side ol which is a winged angel, kuockiug, with outstretched hands. A marble-top centre table and a full length mirror, swung on pivots, u lounge, rocking-chairs, Jco., elegantly upholstered, nro there. Tho tender, grate, fcc, sparkle with gold and silver sheen. A costly ormolu clock anti orna? ments aro on the marble mantel. The chandelier is of gilt and bronze, with China globes and argand drop. Damask curtains, of blue uud gold and whit? face, aro on tho windows. Tho walls are tinted azuro and purple. Tho Russian ladies have arranged a pleasant surprise. Thc colored photographs of all thu im? perial family are arranged upon the walls. Tho bath-room, closet, &c, luxu? riously furnished, is between -that and tho rear room. Tho latter is to bu occu? pied by thu Grand Chamberlain, lt is sumptuously furnished in black walnut, tapestry carpet, paintings, ornaments, ?to. In the small hall room the body? guard relief will be stationed, as is re? quired by the royal luw. All over the houso tho other rooms are handsomely furnished in becoming style to the rank of the distinguished occupants. The tout ensemble exceeds, in refined tasto and luxurious convenience, everything of the kind heretofore undertaken in this coun? try. Visitors are not allowed to enter under any pretext, as it is intended to proseut tbo rooms fresh, new, neat and perfect in every rospeot. It is authoritatively stated that the ad? ministration intends to pursue the pro? seut polioy in Utah until polygamy is broken up in that Territory. It is prepared for auy emergency in tho way of resistance from the Mormons. Eugenie was coldly received, it is said, on the occasion of her recent arrival in Madrid. Tho ex-leader of fashions wu H very plainly dressed. Sho wore a very simple black traveling suit, and no jewelry of any description. John O'Connor, un aged, indigent and intemperate man, without homo or friends, was found dead in a lot in Au? gusta, Ga., a few days ugo. Proceedings of Council. KEOUIiAIl MEETING. COUNCIXI CHAMBER, COLUMBIA, S. C., Ootober 24,1871. Council met at 7.30 P. M. Preuout His Honor tb o Mayor, John Alexander; Aldermen Cooper, Goodwyn, Hoyne, Minort, Mooney, Simons, Smith, Thomp? son and Wullaco. Absent-Aldormen Denny, Taylor and Wigg. Tho minutos of tho previous meeting were rcud and Oonfirmed. Petition of Messrs. Goldsmith & Kind for permission to nso n portion'of the street adjacent to their foundry, to ereot thereon a blacksmith shop. On motion of Alderman Cooper, thc petition was grueled. The following report was presented: To tho Honorable Mayor and Aldermen of Columbia. GENTLEMEN: I herewith present my quarterly report, ending October 12. Since tho 12lh of Joly, I have visited and prescribed for at least 5UU persons gratuitously, outside of the Alms House and Hospital. There aro now 22 in? mates in tho Alms House aud 13 in (hu Hospital. I believe that tho poor of Columbia aro as well cared for UH any other County in tho Statu. They aro well fed and clothed, and I am pleased to say that I havo boen successful iu my practico among them. I havo lost but. u low, and ull of thom were mostly from old age. I would recommend that n small house, with two rooms large enough to contain two beds in each room, with a chimney in tho centro, be built near the main Hospital, for the. ac? commodation of malignant cases, and those that uro offensive, such as typhoid fever and syphilitic diseases; for it is not pleasant, nor is it wholesome, to allow such canes among the old and iniirn: men and women. I will also say thal there is some improvement to ho made at thu Alms House. Tho stops of thc main building aro in a very bad condi? tion. Tho old building UIKU needs mud repairing, as it is hardly tenable, ou nc count of the leaks. It will not bo sufi for the inmates to stay iu those roo tm during the winter, fo? when it ruins tbej cannot koep dry. I will also say that there are two Ol three inmates in tho Alms House tba ure ublo to work, aud tho ouly cxcusi they can offer is, that they aro en cu m berod with ono or two children. Never theless, they aro youug aud hearty. I is duo that I should say that the stew ?inls and nurses have discharged thei duties faithfully lind creditably. Be spectfnlly, Sect. A. A. SYLVESTER, City Physiciau. OCTOUER 24. 1871. Ou motion of Alderman Thompson the report was received as information and so much of thu report us relates t Repairs of buildings was rofcrred to Com mitten on Alms House. Alderman Wullaco presented cccouu of JJ. J. S. Middleton for teaching nudo Peabody donations. R-iferred to Com mitten on Schools. Alderman Hay ne, from Committee o Market, reported back report of Clerk t Market, for September, as examined an found correct. Coucurred iu. Alderman Mooney, from Committe on Gourd House aud Police, reporte back report of Chief, of Police, for Sej tomber, as examined aud found corree Concurred in. Alderman Minot I, from Comtnittoa o Accounts, reported back tho following aud recommended payment. Adopted. Cooper Sc Taylor, Alms House, Guar House, Hospital, Street Depart men Market; Berman A- Co., Alms Hous< Dr. John Dynch, Alms House; Dr. I W. Taylor, Alms House; May rant Howell, Street Department; John Ale: ander, Water Department; estate Jame Brown, Guard Hoase; C. Hambcri (leard House; \Y. Stieglitz, Guur House; Hopsnu & Sutphen, Police Di pertinent ; Columbia Gus Company. Alderman Minort, from Committee o Sidney Park, submitted tho following which was adopted: Resolved, That seventy five dollars t donated to Thompson's Brass B.iud, f< survices renderod io furnishing music i the city park during the summer month Alderman Wallace, from ppecial con tn it tee lo whom was referred resolutioi relative to negotiations of bonds, r quested further tiiuu to report; whit! wa J granted. RESOLUTIONS. By Alderman Simons-Resolved, Tin gas lamps bu ordered to be erected at tl following placen: Calvary Bapti Church, white aud colored Presbytern Churches, and Methodist Episcop Church. (Berkley's.) Adopted. By Alderman Mooney-Resolved, Th. tho services of B. P. Jackson, City Sn veyor, bu dispensed with from this dut Alderman Hayna introduced tho f< lowing as a substitute for above resol tion: Resolved, That B. F. Jackson, Ci Surveyor, bu summoned by tho Clerk appear before the Council at the ne regular meeting, to render oxplmatii of a certain account presented. Ou the question of adopting the nu stitute, Alderman Mooney demanded ti yeas and nays, which were taken, resu ing as follows: Yens, 5; nays, 4. Ador, ed. Those voting in the aflirmntivo a Aldermen Hayne, Miuort, Si mor. Thompson and Wallace-5. Those voting in tho negativo a Aldormen Cooper, Goodwyn, Mcon aud Smitb-4. By Alderman Simons-Resolved, Th the Committee on Alms House be i striictcd to report at next meeting Council on communication of Dr. Tres vant, relative to hospital. Adopted. By Alderman Hayn?-Resolved, Tl the Coiumitteirnn Streets by anthon/, to employ six additional carts to remo tho dirt from City Hull excavation. On motion of Alderman Thompsc the resolution was referred to Cora mi tl on Streut*. On motion, Council adjourned. WM. J. ETTEK, City Clerk. Eiooal Items. ? ? ? We wiall it distinctly understood that j the tormn for advertising, subscription . and job printing at the PHONIX office ; are cash. Sumo persons, take offence at having a bill presohted 4o thora-even after n month has elapsed. 1 Tho PIKKNIX ofBce is supplied with all 1 necessary material for as handsome card?, bill heads, posters, pamphlets, hand-billp, circulars, and other printing that maybe dosired, as any offioe tu the South. Oive us a call and test our work. Tho Pacific Insurance Company, of which Messrs. E. W. Soibels & Co. nre agents, have mudo arrangements for paying up their Chicago loases, and re? suming business immediately.. Tho card of Mrs. S. Townsend, whoso private boarding UOUKU is localed on Se? nate street, near tho Episcopal Church, will bo found in another column. Visit? ors to Columbia during the fair will find ample accommodation. Messrs. D. C. Pcixotto advertise a lot of Government stores for salo ut auction, this morning. Bargains muy be ex? pected. Tho thermometer ranged as follows yesterday at the Pollock House: 7 A. M., 07; 12 M., G9; 2 P. M., 71; 7 P. M., 6'J. Merchauts and other business men who intend having cards, circulars, bill? heads, posters or other work printed, in contemplation of tho Fair, should scud in their orders at ouce," aud not wait until the last moment, when u press of work may prevent their being lilied sat? isfactorily. Our neighbor, Mr. G. Diercks, opened his restaurant for tho winter, lust night; and remembering that thc PHONIX em? ployees aro, as a geuernl thing, late birds, furnished them with a waiter-full of tempting delicacies, consisting of oysters and trimmings. Mr. D.'s establishment i* convenient to the business part of the city, and au bo is constantly on the pre? mise:!, everything works quietly and smoothly. A raw, stow, fry or broil can bc obtained at any reasonable hour. Mr. Plcasants, business agent of the Richmond Dispatch, paid usa short visi', yesterday. He is attending the fairs in thc different Southern States. While several colored children were [d iving in frout of an unfinished build? ing on Lincoln street, yesterday, a large gate fell on one of them, a little boy, named Means, two years of age, injuring him to an extent that will probably prove fatul. Thc Columbia Board of Trade held their annual meeting last night. R. 0"Xeulo, Jr., was elected Prosident; fleury E. Scott, Vice-president; Jamos E. Black, Secretary and Treasurer; R. D. Senn, Chairman Executive Commit? tee. A commit too was appoiuted to pre? pare resolutions designed to correct the misrepresentations upon which Presi? dent Grant has based his orders for South Carolina. Au earnest spirit per? vaded tho meeting. The Board will guard with fidelity the' interests of the O'ty. TUE ROUTE OP OLD JOHN ROBINSON'S MAMMOTH THREB TENT SHOW THROUGH THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND PART OF GEORGIA.-Will exhibit at Chester, Friday, October 27; Wiunsboro, Satur? day, 23; Columbia, Mouday, 30; Augus? ta, Ga., Tuesday, 31, aud Wednesday ami Thursday, November 1 and 2; Thompson, Friday, 3; Warreutou, Su ttirduy, 1. The price of admission will bo seventy-five cents for adults and fifty cents for children nuder ten years of age. SUDDEN DEATH.-A colored convict of the South Carolina Penitentiary, named Jefferson Brown, died yesterday while Undergoing tho shower-bath punish men'. Ah inquest was held by Coroner Cole? man, but tho verdict of the jury will not be announced until this morning. M Ain ARRANGEMENTS.-The Northern mail opens at 3.00 P. M.; closes 7.1G A. M. Charleston day mail opens 4.01! P. M.; closes COO A. M. Charleston night mail opens 6.30 A. M.; closes ti.0C P. M. Greonvillo mail opens 6.45 P. M.; closes 6.00 A. M. Western mai] opens 9.00 A. M. ; closes 1.30 P. M. On Sunday office open from 3 to 4P. M. OLD JOHN ROBINSON'S CARD-TICKETS FOR SALE.-Old John Robinson would most respectfully announce to bis many friends and patrons in tho oily of Colum? bia and vicinity, who are d?sirons ol witnessing his mammoth THREE TENI Snow with their fumilirs, and who have heretofore been deterred from attending on account of tho delny and annoying difficulty tn procuring tickets at thc Ticket Winton, that ho has placed tickelf for .sale ut tho well-known and populai drug store of Walter C. Fisher, opposite tile Columbi? Hotel. Tho price of ad? mission to tho entire quad ru plo comhi nation, Museum, Caravan, Menagerie und Circus, will be 75 cents for adult?, anti 50 cents for children under lei years of nge. ? THE ANMVEBSABT SUPPER OF THE BOARD OP THADUNA PXKASAHT EVENING. Fbe third anniversary of tue Coiurubia Board of Trade was oelebratcd last even? ing, by a supper afc Mr. McKenzie's sa? loon. The good things were abondant; iud embraced nearly everything ncoes jary to g ru ti fy the appetite of au epi? cure, or satisfy the cravings of a hungry mortal. There was baited bass; oysters; in various styles; lobster end chicken salad; barbecued mutton; .roast tarkey; boiled ham aud tongue; cakes, . pies, merengues, maccaroons, etc.; fruits and nuts; ico crcam'and Roman punch. At the head of tho table was n beautiful maccaroon steeple, surmounted by sogar representations of bales and boxes; against which leaned an anchor and other emblemutio designs. On either sido were vases of flowers: while reach? ing down to the right and left of the long room wero the well-spread tables. At a few minutes past 9, President R. O'Neale, Jr., invited the assembled guests to occupy seats, when ex-President Seun offered a prayer. The pleasing business of the evening then com? menced. After u saflicient time had elapsed to allow a test of the viands, Mri E. W. Seibels, a member of the Board, arose, and extended a hearty welcome to the invited guests. This was responded to by ex-Governor Bonham in a few re? marks-winding np with a sentiment relating to tho city of Columbia-that she might arise, pbconix-like, from her ashes and become once more a beautiful city. Letters were read from John Uart, E?q., acknowledging the receipt of a card of invitation for Gov. Scott who is absent from tho State; and from Mayor Alexander, regretting his inability to attend-owing to a previous import? ant engagement. By geuerui consent, politics were tabooed. Captain Wm.' B. Stanley toasted 'lour Northern friends," which wu8 responded . to by Colonel Bush, (President of the Greenville and Columbia Railroad,) who waa repeatedly applauded. Col. J. I*. Thomas, in response to' re? peated calls, delivered a short address. Capt. R. O'Neale, Jr., was culled upon, but, after a few remarks, declared that a merchant was not expected to speak. E. Hopo, Esq., was "out of tone,** and could not comply with urgent requests for n song. Col. Pearce responded to a sentiment in favor of the development of the canal. Mr. W. C. Swaffield called npon Mr. J. B. Ezell to inform the as? semblage os to life and dre insurance, who, in turn, requested Mr. McKay tc "tell what he knew about farming." Capt. Stanley complimented the State of Virginia, and called upon a Virginian present, Dr. C. Berkley. Dr. Tallej responded for the medical fraternity, Capt. Seen, as ex-President, was callee upon, and in a few remarks compliment ed the mechanics of Columbia, to whict W. K. Greenfield, Esq., responded. Mr, Southern gave "The Press,** to whict Col. J. P. Thomas replied for the PBCB NIX. complimenting the Teutonia ele ment, and calling upon Mr. John C Seegers, who responded humorously Mr. Symmers responded for the Scotcl element. Ex-Chancellor Carroll gav Tam O'shanter, in excellent style. Mc Swaffield was called upon as a snitabl man to give the people fits. He replied by saying ho was not in the speaking bu clothes-line. Mr. Rhett being called npon g ive a suitable and witty reply. TJndei taker Berry was balled upon iu his prc fessiooul capacity, but replied by sayin it was too grave a subject to jest upot Cotton was complimented, but (owing t low prices) tho buyers present were to sick to respond. Messrs. Caldwel Buardeu, Earle, Blakely, Hamptoi Preston aud Wells responded to compl mentnry sentiments. Caterer McKenz also responded to a sentiment. "Tl Lndieb of South Carolina," was r< ?ponded to by Col. L. D. Childs. Du iog tho eveniug, the mechanical, agi cultural and mercantile interests receive due attention. Among.tho invited guests wo notice Col. Pearce, ex-Chanoellor Carroll, e Gov. Bonham, Col. L. D. Childs, Jol McKay, Esq., Capt. James Bell, Wai Hampton, Jr., Esq., D. B. DeSaussui Esq., and J. P. Southern, Esq. Chancery praotioe-buying tickets tho Charitoble Association Lottery. LIST OF NKW ADVERTISEMENTS. Tarrant'e Seltzer Aperient. L?rick Sc Lowrance-Oats, Seo. Dr. Miot-Flowering Bulbs. G. Diorcks-Oysters. Franklin Sc Fine-Restaurant. D. C. Peixotlo & Son-Auction Salt L. L. Gu ill u-Summons. Mrs. S. Townsend-Boarding Hou R. C. Shiver Sc Co.-Shoes. lMrnovr.Mi.XT IN CUAIII.USTON."Among recent improvements in Charleston is warehouse mid build? rs'depot of Mr. P. iv.u.K, tho manufacturer ol Doors, Sasl and Ulindi-,, extending through from No. Haine Miroi-t lu No. 33 Pinckney street, i smd to hu thu most extensive as well as ni completo establishment of tho kind booti baltimore. Oct 5