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COLUMBIA. 8. C. Friday Morning. April 19,1872. Governor Hoffman >nd Bollock. The Atlanta and Augusta papers make serions charges against Gov. Hoffman, of New York, accusing him in aiding and abetting in the escape of Bullock from the hands of justice. It appears that after careful and search? ing investigation into the various rail? road sobemos, bond speculations, and such like, in which Bnllook had been in? terested, and had used his official power to consummate, the most complete and damning evidence of his guilt was sc? oured. Bnllook was known to be in New York city, from whence, upon the first intimation of danger, he could betake himself to whatever quarter of the globe might to him hold out the best prospect of a safe asylum from the blood-hounds of justico in pursuit of him. In order to soouro him, therefore, great sccresy and prompt and swift action was neces? sary. Such newspapers as got wind of the matter were requested to keep silent until their disclosures could do no harm. Gov. Smith, of Georgia, had a requisi? tion drawn out upon Gov. Hoffman for Bollock's arrest. The papers, it is claimed, were most carefully piepared, in order to avoid every possible infor? mality or hitch of any kind; for the suc? cess of the.undertaking depended en? tirely npon the celerity of tho move? ments by whioh it was carried out. A trusty agent was despatched by Gov. Sm<th to prcBout the requisition upon Gov. Hoffman, and empowered with full authority to act for the State of Georgia. Bat Gov. Hoffman-so, at least, the dis? appointed and irate Georgians allege made all manner of quibbling and spe? cious objections to the requisition, caus? ing delay from day to day until, finally, disgusted with his conduct, Gov. Smith ordered his agent to coas o his applica? tion and return to Georgia. Informed of this, it is said Gov. Hoff? man at last issued the necessary ordei for Bollock's arrest, bot it was too late. . Bnllook had been apprised of what wac transpiring at Albany; had taken advan? tage of the opportunity afforded by Gov. Hoffman's quibbles and delays, and be? taken himself toparte unknown. It ii very natural for the people of Georgie to be incensed at the escape of Bullock, after the great labor and patriotic zeal tba had been expended in ferreting out hil crimes, or rather the evidenoe to convict him of them, for hi3 felonious acts havi long been known. Bat it seems to u that they are rather unjust, or, at least rash, in the insinuations which they eas ont, that Gov. Hoffman was in crimina complicity with Bullock, and purpose!; made frivolous objeotion to the form o the requisition, in order that the guilt; Badical ex-Governor might elude th olntchea of the law. Gov. Hoffman en joys the reputation of being a man c % very high integrity-so muoh so, tha as far as we have seen, not even his bil terest political opponents have venture to assail him. Whore a man's past Hf has thus been remarkably free from spc or blemish, and even from the auspicio of any wrongful act, he should not b attacked bat upon unquestionable ev dence of the troth of that which it i proposed to charge against him. In th same oonneotion, the Georgia papei allege that Blodgott, Evans and Fry Bullock's fellow-coves and the guilt accomplices in his fraudulent deeds are larking somewhere in South Can lina, under the shadow and protectic of B. K. Scott's wing. This would in surprise us, for Bullock and his co, freres, and Scott and his satellites, hoi the bond of a common avocation to bin them one to the other. Esprit de coi\ BB members of the United Brotherhot of public plunderers, should commoi the skulking rogues from Georgia to tl good graces of our Governor, and cot mand from him whatever measure protection he may have in his power afford. -? ? ?i GBBELEX'S PBOOIUMME.-Mr. Gre ley't? programme for himself and tl Tribune in the Presidential oontc amounts to this: that Mr. Greeley opposed to Grant, and will vote for ai good Republican who may run again him, providing freo trade is not a lea ing plank in his platform, otherwise will follow the Grant standard, other words, Mr. Greeley is con vinci that Grant is a ourse to the country, corrupting the Government, estrangi the people and carrying the wholo Perdition; still ho would join the < atroyers of his Government rather th compromiso his notions as to the b manner of levying duties on impor This is statesmanship with a vengean Yet it is jost such statesmanship n common sonso as Mr. Greeley has ex bited thronghont his political career. < ? > - Two whales were capturod on I coast of North Carolina uoar Capo Lo ont, on Friday last. Who ta Qovernorl There is an an?malo as condition of affairs in (he little State of Florida. The oarpet-bag government there bas become so mixed nj) and confused, that Congress may soon feel itself called upon to interpose its mighty arm and save its oreature from the toils in which it has become entangled, through its own stupidity and venality. Harrison Reed, the late Radical Governor, who was de? posed by reason of articles of impeach? ment preferred against him-by the House of Representatives, again appears upon the scene, and has issued his proclama? tion, annulling the appointments of his successor, the Radical Lieutenant-Go? vernor, Samuel T. Day, and forbidding any further recognition of that gentle? man as the ohief magistrate of the com? monwealth. By the Constitution of Florida, the Governor, after a resolution of impeach? ment has been adopted by the lower, branch of tho General Assembly, and pending his trial before the Senate as a court of impeachment, is suspended from office, the datics thereof devolving upon the Lieutenant-Govornor ad interregnum. Harrison Reed was declared guilty of high crimes nod misdemeanors by the Houso of Representatives, and a resolu? tion of impeachment duly passed against him. He was thus suspended from office, and Samuel T. Day, the I Lieutenant-Govornor, assumed Execu- ' tive functions, and was recoguized as Govornor by tho General Assembly, Reed himself, and all the officials of the State Government. So far, all vory well and regularly done; but when tho House of Representatives was ready to present thc articles of impeachment and prose? cute the trial before the Senate, this last named body became suddenly stricken with a panic, or was influenced by some other even moro dishonorable motive, and apon the day appointed for a hear? ing, basely took to its heels, adjourned sine die, and left tho House of Repre? sentatives non-plussed, holding the arti? cles of impeachment in its hands. Thus matters stood, and Day con? tinued to enjoy the sweets of his nuvelly acquired power until now, the shameless Harrison puts in an appearance again, and throws a bomb-shell into his lieu? tenant's camp. He claims that the failure of the Senate to Bit upon his case is a virtual acquittal; that his HUS pension has ceased and he restored to the guber? natorial chair, from which he had been so rudely ousted. Day, hovfever, will not succumb, and hos issued his counter proolamation, commanding and enjoining all the good people and sub-officials of the "land of flowers" to have no heed to the high sounding words of the discom? fited Harrison, called his "proclama? tion," but to remain steadfast aud obe? dient to him, tho said Samuel T. Day, to whom, and to whom only, their fealty and true allegiance is duo as the legally authorized Goveruor of the State. They are both political adventurers of the pnrest dye, aud aro both, doubtless, unfit to fill the high offico over which they are squabbling; but Reed is a confirmed aud known scoundrel, and, like our immacu? late Scott, and the fugitive Bullock, of Georgia, has been engaged in many a scheme of pelf and plunder. Day is, comparatively, an honest mau, and with him, therefore, is tho sympathy or pre? ference of tho pooplc. Mayhap from the wrangling of these mighty two the good folks of Florida may make their power felt, and from tho chaos and anarchy in which public affairs aro now involved, mould the future of the State more in accordance with her true requirements and interests. ? -.-??-? LToNon TO A SOUTHERN WHITHU IN ESO LAND.-Recently tho Premier, Mr. Glad? stone, referring to tho recovery from the late almost fatal illness of tho Prince of Wales, adduced as ono proof of Ameri? can sympathy in his behalf tho beautiful poem called "Sandringham," composed by a Southern poetess, par excellence, Mrs. Margaret J. Proston, of Lexington, Va., whioh he styled a "poem of extra? ordinary merit." Soon i.faor, tho editor of the London Cosmopolitan, who had republished "Sandringham" from tho columns of tho New York Albion, came out with the following paragraph: "Wo aro sure," he said, "that it will gratify Mrs. Preston, of Virginia, to bo in? formed that her Royal Highness, tho Prinoess of Wales, has written us a let? ter of thanks for republishing her beau? tiful poem, 'Sandringham,'in the Cos? mopolitan." Such honors to a Southern woman of genius should delight every patriot in our seotion, and bo noticed by our press everywhere. On Sunday night, about 10 o'clock, just nf tor tho services in the Baptist Church were dismissed, an alarm of fire was raised, and the light already pro? duced by the fire lit up, seemingly, tho Eastorn portion of the city. Tho stable on tho premises of tho Misses De Choi seul, near tho Episcopal Church, was almost ontiroly consumed. The fire was far advanced at tho first warning, and tho building could not bo saved, but ho? ing somewhat remoto, no othor houso caught. Rain had fallon iu tho fore? noon, but notwithstanding it burnt ra? pidly.- Greenville Enterprise. OwiDg to a misunderstanding, the second (and last) day's proceedings of the South Carolina Medical Association were not furnished the PHONIX. We copy from a co temporary : Dre. A. A. Sylvester, J. B. DoBose, J. A. Evans, Bethune Patterson and Qeo. Trezevant were elected permanent mem? bers. Immediately after the calling of the meeting to order, the President gave notice that the invitation of Dr. J. F. Ensor, Superintendent of the State Lunatio Asylum, had been accepted by the association, and that the hours be? tween 2 and 4 bad been sot apart for the purpose of examining the cuso to which the invitation referred. The Committee on Credentials report? ed the following additional delegates pre? sent: Dr. Bethune Patterson, of the Barnwell Medical Society, and Dr. J. B. DuBose, of the Edgefield Medical So? ciety. A case of "Hemorrhage Malarial Fever" was reported by Dr. T. P. Mi kell. Dr. Gibbon, of Columbia, reported a case of "Cysticercus Collnbosis" of the heart, with pathological specimen, which was referred to tho Committee or Publi catiou. Dr. McIntosh read a paper on "Qui? nine iu Dysmenrrhoen," which was re? ferred to the Committee on Publication. This paper elicited a prolonged aud uui muted discussion, which was partieputed iu by Drs. Gibbes, Darby aud Robert? son. Dr. Robertson presented au improved pessary, u modification of Hodges', stat? ing his objections to the,various forms ut the same time. , DTH. Gibbes, Buruch, Darby, Kinloch, Mikel!, Porcher aud Tulley, offered mauy vuluuble suggestions iu extended re murks, regarding thc applicatiou of pes? saries, lu tho course of this discussion Drs. Kiuloch und Porchor asserted, from their personal knowledge of tho" fact, that the interior curve ot Hodges' close lever pessary wus adopted by Dr. Hodges after a suggestion by the lute Dr. J. B. Holmes, of Charleston. Dr. Mel ii tush moved that a committee be appointed to report on pessaries at the next atiuual meeting. Adopted, und Drs. McIntosh, Buruch, Kiuloch aud Robertson were appointed. Dr. Talley, Cbairmau of the Commit? tee on Suggestions in the President's address, reported adversely in regard to changing Article 2, Section 1, of the Constitution, with reference to delegates from Couuty societies. Also, reported favorably on other recommendations ooutained ia tho address. Thc report was adopted Dr. Kinloch read a paper on "Popli? teal Aueurism," operated on successfully by ligation of femoral artery, and pre? sented pathological specimen. Dr. Kinloch also read the notes of a cuso of "Stone iu tho Bladder, with ope? ration by Lithotomy," and presented pa? thological spcoimen. He also reported uuother case of "Vesical Calculey," with unusual complications; and a case of ex? traction of foreign body from the eye, after beiug imbedded for thirteen yours. \ All these pupers were referred to the Committee on Publication. The rules were suspended and Dr. J. T. Darby reported two vory interesting cuses, upon which general discussion aud practical illustration occupied the time until recess. Dr. Simms read a report of a case of an interesting nature, which was refer? red to the Committee ou Publication. Dr. Branch read for Dr. T. C. Ladd o paper on "A Theory as to the Origiu ol the Carbonato of Ammonia, the Precipi taut of the Ammonia Magnesiau Phos? phates." Dr. Ladd presented a pathological specimen of cpithelioma operated upon by him. Dr. Wylie narrated a caBO of "False Diffusive Anurism of tho Posterior Ti beal Artery," aud also guvo sumo genera : remarks iu regard to hypodermic media (ion. Dr. Darby moved that the hypodermic injection be a subject for general discus sion ut thc uext annual meeting of th< uu.soeiatiou, aud Dr. A. P. Wylie bo the chairman of the committee; which, us appointed, consists of Doctors Wylie G. A. Trezovant and DuBose. Dr. Burnell offered a resolution, whicl was adopted, that a committee of threi bo appointed to draft resolutions ou tin death of Doctors Douglass aud Rey nulds, lato members of tho association who shall hand the same to the Commit tee ou Publication, to be mitered iu tin transactions of thu ussociatiou. Tho following officers wero then elect ed: Dr. John T. Darby, of Columbia President; Vico-Presideuts, respectively ia order: Dr. J M. McIntosh, of New berry; Dr. T. A. Evans, of Anderson Dr. C. F. Ladd, of Winusboro; Record iug Secrotury, Dr. T. Grange Simmons of Charleston; Corresponding Secretary Dr. S. Branch, of Camden; Treasurer Dr. F. L. Parker, of Charleston. The following wero elected delegate to the American Medical Associ?t i oi meeting: Drs. J. F. M. Geddings, o Charleston; J. P. Mikel!, of Ed is ti Island; R. W. Gibbes, of Columbia Middleton Mikell, of Charleston; A. 1J Wylie, of Chester; T. A. Evans, of An dereon; S. B. Buruch, of Kershaw; F. J Gurey, of Abbeville Alternates-Dra B. Patterson, of Barnwell; W. T. Broc lund, of Beaufort; O. M. Bowmau, o Orungeburg; C. H. Ladd, of Wiuusboro E. D. Smith, of Columbia; J. B. Du Bose, of Edgefield; D. S. Price, of Ma rion; J. G. Spann, of Sumter. Tho outgoing presiding oilioer, Dr. F Pcyro Poroher, in a fow remarks-ap prupriato remarks-dolivered his volt diotory. stating among other things hot much iuterost ho felt in tho proHporit, of tho association, in which ho hud a increasing interest, and as presidio, officer over ho had found both know ledge and pleasure. A committee was then appointed t oombiet tho newly elected President, Di J.T. Darby, of this city, to tho chan apon the taking of which be delivered-a short, well-timed and felicitous address, the same being applauded at its conclu? sion by the meeking. Dr. Darby, who, throughout the meeting, had exhibited the moBt lively interest in the proceed? ings, stated in his remarks that the suc? cess of the association waa one of the nearest objects to bis heart, developing and expounding valuable knowledge, us it had done in the past. He also referred to the very favorable commentaries made by other associations, and by the Na? tional Association, upon the proceedings in the past. The President then ap? pointed the following standing commit? tees: Committee on Publication-Drs. F. Peyro Porcher and J. F. M. Geddings. Committee on Ethics-Drs. R. A. Kin? loch, S. P. Mikell and J. T. RobertBou. Committee on Accounts-Drs. R. W. Taylor, J. S. Buist uud J. L. Ancrum. Resolutions woro then adopted thank? ing the officers whoso terms had expired, thc railroad companies, and tho proprie? tor of Hibernian Hull, for favors ex? tended. Tho association then, after a most harmonious meeting, adjourned sine die. Tho next place of meeting, as fixed by resolution, will bo Charleston, aud tho time, tho second Tuesday of April, 1?73. SOUTIIKHN STATE BONDS.-Tho New York Herald, of Monday hist, in its financial review, says: Considering tho activity of tho money market, tho ?Southern Statu bonds wore remarkably steady-a condition due, doubtless, to tho absence of nuy specu? lative iuterest in tho market. A canvass of tho brokers' offices would reveal, wo think, very few of these securities held upon margin, or borrowed for specula? tive sales. Europe, just at the begin? ning of the recent furore for American securities, lookod over thoso bunds aud commenced experimenting with the Vir? ginias, which wero tuken quite freely for the foreign market until tho semi-repu diutiou laws of tho lato Virginia Legis? la tn rt; wero enacted, when Europe gavo thom all the go-by, and invested instead in our ruilwuy mortgages aud shares. With tho easior feeling in money on Sa? turday tho now South Carolinas began to strengthen, and a little moro anima? tion was perceptible in tho Tennossees. Tho following wero the latest quotations, including tho prices of tho leading Southern ruilway and municipal bonds: Tennessee, ex-coupons, G7@67??? do., new, G7fW>G7JJ; Virgiuia, ex-conpon, 50 (?.53; do., registered stock, old, 45(?j50; do.. Gs, consolidated bonds, 50??@G1. Row SHALL HR Go?-A tall, slim friend of tho New York Post is in trou? ble. Ho wants to know what character to assumo at a masquerade. A Gotham journal adviseB him to chalk his head and go as a billiard enc Ho might braid his legs and go as a wh i p- lash. -Lou isviUe Co u rier- Jo urn al. We beg leave to suggest that he might swallow himself, round and round, a few dozen times, and go as a roll of tape. [Caucasian. WTe beg to suggest that he cross his legs and go as tho stakes of a Virginia worm fence.-Chillicothe Constitution. Tho Paris True Kentuckian advises him to wrap himself in tho American flag and go as a barber's pole. Tho Interior Journal thinks a little straw around his feet would cnablo him to appear as a broom. Tho Louisville Ledger thinks that, as his chances appear tu be slim, he might got in as a Passive Policy Democrat. The Colombia PHOENIX suggests that he dresB in a suit made of Florida rail? road bonds, and go as a Recd. No MONEY.-Rudie 1 Governors aro "death" on contingent funds. Conley, of Georgia, we believe, spent tho whole year's allowance iu about thirty days, and now, says the Floridian, about Gov. Day's exploits in tho lust mouth or two: "Acting Gov. Day, as wo learn, does not feel thut ho is secure in office. Ho has drawn all the Governor's contingent fund appropriated by tho lust Logislu tnre, amounting to 81.000, so that if the Supremo Court should determino that tho refusal of tho Uigh Court of Im? peachment to givo Reed a trial operates us an acquittal, poor Reed will not And a dollar of contingent fund left. Day hus pocketed it all, aud thus proves os 'thrifty' os his predecessor." HOMICIDE ON SALUDA.-Wo learn that on thc 5th inst., at tho saw-mill of T. J. Dyson, Esq., on Saluda, a negro mau, named Wesley George, wits shot uud killed by another, named Wash Williams. Tho decision of tho jury of inquest was in aocordaoce with tho fact wo state A woman, wo aro told, was tho causo of the disturbance.-Edgcfield Adecrtiser. On Sunday last-for tho first timo in soveral months-there was servico iu thc Catholic Church. Tho altar was beauti? fully decorated with flowers, tho music was beautiful, aud tho congregation large. Father Folsom, of Charleston, was tho officiating priest. J Edgefield Advertiser. A woman named Seymour, who led a bud uud dissipated lifo, was found mur? dered near Turnorsbury, Iredel County, N. C., ono doy last week. Hor bend had boca choppod nearly off with on axe. Tho Charlotte (N. C.) Dispatch says a bar of gold weighing four pounds, and valued at ?^03.30, tho result of ono week's work at tho Gold Hill minn in Rowan County, was assayed last week in tho branch mint ut Charlotte. The Washington Republican says: "Tho shape iu winch tho Committee on Ways and Moans havo put tho tariff and revenue bill insures its defeat." Of course it does, aud it was iutonded that it should. Tho bridge of tho Air-Lino Railroad across Catawba River is nearly finished, and trains wero to havo passed over it last Saturday. ? ? ? CITY MATTE ns.-The price of single oopioR of the PHONIX is five cents. For several days past, Messrs. ?oibels & Ezell have been advertising for sale at anction a number of valuable lota on Gerva?B street, whioh they will dispose of this morning, to the highest bidder. Look out for bargains. The Governor has appointed Gil. Dixon Fox an ?ido-dc-Camp on bis staff, with rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Messrs. Fagan Sc Bros. are clearing out the debris from a lot partitioned from the old Gongareo Hotel site, pre? paratory to the erection of a handsome fur?ituro establishment. April had a briof reign yesterday. That is to say, the watery month at? tempted to assert its authority; but the effort was only partially successful, and a slight ruiu was the result. Better things aro promised, however. P. S.-At 7 o'clock, thcro waa a mutt" rial change. The ruin foll in torrent:;, accompanied with lightning and thunder. "Tho Plunder of Elevon Statos by tho Republican Party," is tho titlo of a scathing speech delivorod by Lion. Da? niel W. Voorhees, of Indiana, in the Houso of Representatives, on tho 23d ult. Hon. J. G.McKissick has furnished us a copy. Ouo of our fellow-citizens, who, a short time ago, introduced a putout stamp or impression for preventing alter atiOns iu checks, now has on exhibition a fluid which effectively removes all iuk marks. The signature to a letter or check eau be as effectually eradicated or removed as though it hud*never boen appended. What is the world coming to? Colonel II. P. Hammett, ex-Prcsidcnt Greenville and Columbia Railroad, is in tho city. The Martinctti-Ruvel troupe appear at Irwin's Hall, to-night. The mombcrs aud progenitors of this well-known troupe of artists have furnished amuse? ment to two or three generations. They are competent iu overy respect. Policeman Jack Johnson has presented us with n small mess of greeu petts, grown in the open air, on his premises, comer of Richardson aud Divine streets. Who can beat this? Gov. Scott has appointed O. S. Curtis a Trial Justice for St. Paul's Parish, Colleton County, vice Evans Brown, re? moved. Another of the beauties of the new State license law has been discovered. According to the State Auditor, a ped? dler mast pay the fee provided for by the law iu every County in which he operates. Should a peddler go to all the Counties of tho State bis licenses would cost him SI,OOO per annum. The California papers denounce, as a swiudlo, a printed circular gotten up lhere for circulation here, announcing a "grand holiday drawing" of a scheme in tho Havana lottory, for tho benefit of a "Charity Hospital in San Francisco," which has no existence As these cir? culars are distributed by mail, and will doubtless be well disseminated in tim city, let our renders beware. Capt. G. W. Shell, a prominent citi? zen of Laurens, was arrested in timi town, yesterday, by tho United Statct Marshal for alleged violation of tho En? forcement Act. TUE STOKM.-Tho storm, yestordnj uftoruoon, demolished tho bill-board, corner of liichardsou and Plain streets. Several trees wero also uprooted. Tbt new market was completely wrecked bj tho wind. Tho wood-work fell with ? terrific crush, and settled nearly withir tho space occupied by tho building. Th( brick-work on tho sides shared the fat( of tho wood-work, except that portioi at tho North aud South cuds. What wai yesterday npparcntly tho frame-work o: a hugo guu-boat is to-day a complett wreck. Tho contractors will, no doubt sustain a great loss, as tho wholo struc turo will huvo to bo robuilt; tho hngt timbers having been broken iu such i maimer ns to render them little mort than fit for fire-wood. Music.-Our citizous have an oppor tuuity every afternoon, at 5 o'slook, o listening to somo really excellent music furnished by tho band of tho 18th In fantry, under the leadership of Mr Joseph Buckar. Tho following is th< progrnmmo for this afternoon: Capt. Shepherd's Quickstep-Grofulo Overture Coneroutola-Roisiui. Soug aud Waltz-Wolloman. Atout Cour Polka-Zichof. Storm King Gallop-G. Mnscow. MAITJ ARUANCIEMENTS.-The Northen mail opens at 2.80 P. M.; closes 10.41 A. M. Charleston day mail opens 4.3 P. M.; closes COO A. M. Charlestoj night mail opens 7.15 A. M.; closes6.Ol P. M. Greonvillo mail opens G.45 F M.; closes COO A. M. Wcstorn mai opens 1-2.??0 A. M.; closes 12.30 P. M Wilmington mail opens 2.30 P. M. closes 10.30 A. M. On Sunday oilici ,opou from 3 to d P. M. PHXENIXIANA.-Tbe beat people are uot only the happiest, but the happiest peo ple are usually the beat. Mies Laura G. Rodden complains that American, women eat too muon horse radish and too many pickles at lunch, entailing sharp elbows, thin calves and red noses. The major Bays that a great many men in this oity must eat the same article, judging from their looks. Why ia a pretty, well-made, fashion? able girl like a thrifty housekeeper? Be? cause she makes a great bustle about a very small waist. The New York Times (Grant's organ) is holding np Horace Greeley to public odium for having spoken to Jefferson Davis, at Memphis, a year or two ago. And this same hypocritical sheet has been whining ever since the close of thc war about tho social proscription of Ra? dicals in the South. Some people ure positive just iu pro? portion to their ignorance. Mark that. A witty M. D. recently attended a ball and was asked to dance the Lancers. He replied he couldn't, but would willingly oblige the floor managers by "lancing the dancers." Why are pigs like fashionable women? BecauBO they each carry a curl behind. Why must the mummies have been in u hurry? Because they were pressed for time. The gentlest effort may put a weddiug ring upon the finger; a thousand horse power may not suffice to pull it off. Some one describes a philanthropist as a man who loves all mankind nnd ne? glects his own family. AN INTERESTING OCCASION-FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HEBREW BENEVO? LENT SOCIETY.-Through tho courtesy of Myer Stern, Esq., President of the so oiety, we were present on the Btage of the Academy of Music, in New York, on the evening of. the 11th instant, and witnessed the interesting ceremonies connected with the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of a noble charity tho Hebrew Benevolent Society. Tho immense building was literally jammed, and the varied programme successfully carried out. The society has an elegant and commodicus building on the corner of 77th street and 3d avenue, where nearly 300 orphan children are com? fortably provided lor. President Stern delivered au excellent address and furnished a brief history of the society, from its inception in 1822 to the present time. During that time nearly ?1,500, 000 has been dispensed in charity by the association alone. He paid eloquent tributes to the memory of the departed Presidents-one of whom was Major M, M. Noah, a shining light, and a highly respected citizen of New York for many years. Judge Charles A. Daly also de? livered a truly eloquent address; the orphans sang several beautiful anthems and songs, and the magnificent orchestra performed a number of airs. The so? ciety is in the fall tide of prosperity, and now numbers fully 1,000 patrons and 2,000 members. UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER'S COURT. Before United States Commissioner Boozer. The case of Dr. Thos. McCoy and Major John A. Leland, charged with murder and conspiracy, were taken up. Several witnesses were examined upon the part of tho Government. Messrs. Jieger and Simpson, for pri? soners, made a motion to either dis? charge or allow the prisoners to enter into recognizance, tither beforo the Commissioner or be discharged alto? gether, as tho testimony adduced before the Commissioner was not sufficient to retain them. The Commissioner reserved his de? cision until to-day, at 10 o'clock, when tho court adjourned until 10 o'clock, A. M., to-day. SUPREME COURT, THURSDAY, April 18. Tho Court met at 10 A. M. Present Associate Justices Willard and Wright. The Eighth Circuit was thon called, and tho following cases disposed of: Tho trustees of the lato John De La Howe estate rs. W. P. Belcher, W. W. Belober ci ?/., was continued. Abol Robbius rs. H. W. Kutchman, and Bame rs. Berry Fretwell were conti? nued. 1 A. Dothridge, appellant, vs. R. H. Earle, respondent. Mr. Stokes was heard for appellant. Mr. Earle moved to dismiss the appeal, and submitted n printed argumeut in support thereof. The record was ordered to bo completed. Wm. R. Jone?, appellant, vs. Henry P. Hammett, exeoator, respondent. Mr. C. P. Sullivan was heard for the motion. Mr. LeConto for respondent. James M. Sullivan et al., appellants, vs. Wm. M. Thomas. Mr. C. P. Sulli? van was heard up to the hour of adjourn? ment. At 3 o'clock P. M., the court adjourn? ed until to-morrow, at 10 A. M. LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Aots of the General Assembly. Hostetter's Stomaoh Bitters. P. Cautwoll-Smoked Tongues. D. C. Poixotto & Son-Hay. Kinard & Wiley-Clothing. A white woman, named Margaret Lea man, was murdered uoar Statesville, N, C., a few days ngo.