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COLUMBIA. S. C. Thursday Mernie? April 25,1872. Th? State Finances. The finances of the State are in a truly promising condition, and reflect great credit on the powers that be. The pub? lic Bokools in severalCounties have been ?UBpendcd, for want of money, in spite of the solemn protestations of the oar pet-baggers to their colored constituents that tbe masses shall be educated. The different charitable institutions of the State are also much embarrassed, and the Luoatio Asylum, always an object of Bolioitude to the Government, will short? ly be closed, if assistance be not imme? diately forthcoming. What has beoome of all the money? The taxes whioh have been paid ia daring the past few mouths, r,t the rate of ten mills on the dollar, for State and County purposes, should have realized about the amount of $1,800,000; and yet we have the cheering information that the State and the County Treasuries are empty! At this announcement our rulers are raising a howl of rage and disappointment. Not once did the possibility occur to them, that the goose whioh has laid so many golden eggs might at last become exhausted. And now that they havo dis? covered this faot, they are mutually up? braiding each other for results for which, it appears, they are all responsible. Legislators, clerks and attach?es assail Scott and Parker, and those, in their tarn, seek to free their skirts by crimi? nating Eimpton. They claim (snob is the rumor} that the latter seizes every dollar wrenohed from the people to satis? fy his commissions; that Parker's orders are all protested, and that none of the public servants can obtain a cent of pay for their valuable services. Often, in oar peregrinations in the country, have we seen a fresh caroass lying by the wayside. On all the neigh? boring trees and fences, are perched filthy buzzards and oarrion crows, eager to glut themselves on the tempting morsel. Bat jost apon the carcass itself, crouches a mangy, gluttonons our, gorg? ing himself apon the dainty feast. In vain, the greedy birds hover around him; of no avail are their efforts to drive him away. He Buffers not ene to ap? proach and partake of the least share; but by growls and snarls, keeps them at bay, until nothing is left to pick but the bare bones. The inference is plain. It seems now to be inevitable that the State, under carpet-bag rule, will be plunged into financial ruin. If it must come, then, the sooner the better; for, after the complete oollapso of the pre? sent regime, there is some hope that better, more honest, wise and economi? cal counsels may prevail, and the State Government be conducted, to some ex? tent, at least, in the interests of the peo? ple, and not solely, us is now the case, for the enrichment of greedy office? holders. The only cause of regret in the present condition of the Treasury, by euphemism termed a financial embarrass? ment, is tho suffering whioh must ensue to the pauper inmates of the Lunatic Asylum and other charitable institutions of the State, and the injury done to the cause of publio education, by tho sus? pension of tho State schools for proba? bly a year. The Superintendent of the Peniter tiary, we see, has commenced proceed? ings in the Supremo Court to compel the Stato Treasurer-Niles G. Parker-to show cause why he does not pay over the appropriation made by tho Legisla? ture to the penitentiary. What reply this formidable legal action will elicit fiom the Grand Cyclops of tho Financial Klan, is.a matter, of course, of simple conjecture. We presumo tho stereo? typed answer, "No money in tho Trea? sury," will bo givei. If tho mandamus can go further than this, and compel the Treasurer to show why there is no money, we may have Bomo interesting facts disolosed. It cannot be tine that all, or even the greater portion, of tbe moneys lately received from taxes, could have gone to pay legislative expenses, as we hear is alleged, for it is a well known faot', that as a rule, the members of the Legislature did not receive their pay, nnd a large number of their pay certifi? cates are now held by brokers and other persons in this oity, who have been nua? ble to get them cashed. It is most probable that tho bulk of the publio fonds, after paying impeach? ment expenses, etc, have been devoted to the relief of large amounts of bonds hypothecated for loans in New York. But there was no legislativo sanction for Buoh a procedure; and tho inquiry springs np here, whether the State Treasurer or the Financial Board havo not been guilty of misappropriating the public funds. If the Legislature says that $80,000 shall be given for tho support of tho Lunalio Asylum, $80,000 for tho penitentiary, and other sums for other specific pur potes, and so on, aan the Finnnoial Board defeat the expressed w?l of the Legislature, und ase the publie monejs for other purposes, and such as wore not intended by the Legislature? Surely not; and yet to ns there appears no other hypothesis by which to account for the want of funds iu the Treasury, unless wa believe that that pnblio depository has been actually and directly robbod. France anti Germany. Late European advices indicate that the peace between Franco and Germany is liable to be broken at any moment. Franco, it is said? is bent upon seeking revenge for her humiliating defeat in tho late war, and the Thiers Government bas been intently directing its efforts to tho re-organization and equipment of the army. It is stated that through his en? ergetic measures Thiers has, to-day, an army of 500,000 men thoroughly drilled and ready to take the field. This is just twice the number of available forces at the command of the Emperor at the opening of the late war. This fact, to? gether with oertain threatening expres? sions used by Thiers in his speech to the Frenoh Assembly, about the 1st of this month, aro said to have awakened tho apprehensions of Bismarck and the Gor? man Government, and steps will be taken at once to prepare for any rash attempt the French may undertake to vent their revengeful feelings. It is not in thc least surprising that the impetuous aud warlike people of France should fret un? der the galling sense of Prussian superi? ority in arms; and within a few years, at farthest, it might bo expected that they would find a pretext again to measure swords with thoir late conquerors-but it Boems almost inoredible that they should so soon have recovered from tho oruBhing disasters of the lato war ns to be again propared to tako the field in effective strength. Personal? Tho editor of this journal yesterday approached the author of the subjoined card for the purpose of obtaining redress for scandalous epithets applied to him. The party approached douiod n know? ledge of onr authorship of the articlo in this journal of tho 21st instant, and proffered a retraction of tho insulting words used. The following is the "re? traction," whioh, we deem it duo to our? selves to say, was induced by no expla? nations or concessions from us: To TUE PUBLIC-A card, over my signature, having appeared in the Union, of 22d instant, a portion of which re? flected upon tho author of an editorial in the PIIONIX, of 21st' instant, and frankly acknowledging an undue haste iu publi? cation prior to seeking on explanation, and being subsequently convinced, (from opinions expressed by gentlemeu and after consultation,) thut tho intent of the language contained therein was erro? neously construed as affecting myself, and upon demand, I hereby cheerfully, and in an honorable manner, nnnouuee a retraction. W. J. ETI EB. ?-?>??-? NOTES FOB SLAVES.-Tho Supreme Court of the Uuitod States delivered a most important judgment, yesterday, one involving vast interests at tho South. It held, in a case from Georgia, that notes given in tho purohase of slaves, notwithstanding constitutional prohibi? tions of recovery, are valid in law, and the State Constitutions, so far as they affect the question, are null and void. All tho grounds sot up by the makers of the notes aro overruled. A warranty of a "slave for life" is held lo have no re? ference to political changes that may di? vest tho title to slaves us property. This is a most important decision, and will give rise to an immense amount of liti? gation at tho South. Guradvice to par? ties interested is to meet and compro? mise all such claims at once. ? o ? ? A CLEVER DODO IS.-It h a singular fact that whilo tho Colored Men's Con vouliou at New Orleans endorso tho ad? ministration of Grant iu maintaining their liberties, appointing some of thom to office, etc., they only say thoy aro "not unmindful of his glory as a soldier and his exalted virtues as a statesman;" they nowhere recommend his re-nomina? tion. Indeed, the resolution glorifying Sumner contrasts strangely with tho cold and even complaining compliment to Grant. ffitThero has just boon held a general election in Greece, the Government of which is founded upon the system of that of Groat Britain, and, according to reports, twenty persons were killed ut the polls. This smalj number of casual? ties is said to be considered a significant ovidenoe of harmony and good humor among the voters. Among the motions likely to bo ndoptcd by the new Parlia? ment aro the abolition of agricultural taxation, free trade, improved land and marino taxation, improved land and marine communication, canalizing the Isthmus of Corinth, draining Lako Ca? p?is, aud tho encouragement of mining. A coffin has been received from Europe at tho New York custom-house, with a pluto inscribed John C. Ileenau, and hearing n representation of tho angel Gabriel. Tho contents consisted of a large quantity of valuable goods. THE BANKRUPT TBEAS?RY.-A special despatch to the Charleston Nevos, dated Columbia, April 23, saya: It ia now cortainly known that none of the newly engraved Blue Bidge scrip has arrived, and-it ?B further stated that none .will be paid f rom the Treasury until after its receipt for. taxes. Many people hav? ing claims are hanging around the Trea? sury, to-day, uselessly; and the dodging of tho Treasurer, to escape the multitu? dinous presence of the claimants, was amusing. Even the Judges have failed to get their salaries. It is stated at the Treasury Department that it is useless to think of getting any money for schools until next autumn. Much reliance seemed to bo placed upon revenue from dulicquent sales by tho Department, but less coofidouoo is expressed by claim? ants. Bankers and brokers who doal with the Treasury, in the way of business, carry u look of farcical disgust ut the present ?uanoial condition; while, at the same time, they and other suhntautial residents express the most serious fears as to the prospects of tho future. The determination to weed out the barnacles upon tho ship of State is daily strengthening, even in their own party ranks, and the domands of the tax-puy iog community are pressing ou every side. The policy now being attempted by tho Radicals to shift their responsibi? lity is "too thin" to produce tho result they desire for political purposes, and there is a disposition among merchants to combino with tho taxpayers to de? mand n showing of what has been doue with the people's money. Moderate Re? publicans acquiesce in this movement . THE RED BANK MANUFACTURING- COM? PANY.-At tho suggestion, and with the euergy, of Mr. John Green, of ?mr Coun? ty, this company has been organized und chartered by tho Legisluturu of Um Stalo, for tho purpose of manufacturing cotton into yarns, domestics, prints, ?fcc. Uuder tho supervision of Mr. Greeu, ? cotton factory has beeu erected within ii few miles of our village. We learn thal the machiuory for this factory hus ar rived, and that tho muohinists are nov opening and placing it in position, am in a short time tho humming spindle: will bo at work. Wo think Mr. Greet wise, und he well deserves tho laudatio! of our community for his zeal nut energy in this matter, for ho knew w< nooded a factory for turning our grea staple-cottou-into yunis and domes tics. Ho knew well that it WUH justa important to manufacture our owu yum und domestics us it is for tho farmers ti raise their own supplies. We think it the duty of our people ti engage in the manufacture of cottoi more extensively, as a measure of eco uomy, and to assist tho development o industry in the country; and unless ou people become moro fully ulive to th advantages and importance of establish iug cotton factories at home, all tb money must go somewhere else to pui chase goods manufactured out of on cotton, which wo could manufacture om selves, as Mr. Greeu will do in a shot time, and keep tho money here at boin? changing hands all the time. Look ti tho enormous per centago wo are payinf in tho way of freights, which we cou! save, on the articled we could manufac? ture at home, and tho only way to sto this per centuge, for wo cannot do it i any other way, is only by building u cottou factories. This is the foundutio upon which rests all our prosperity. We have been quito anxious for som time to seo a factory of some kind reare up iu our immediate vicinity, as wo nee one here to infuso new life and energ into our people. Wo hope it may clan tho attention of our peoplo, and eau: them ut once to place their shoulders 1 the wheel and turn it in the direct in toward what our greatness and prosper ty would be, if we would but uso all tl .ueans ut our command, and do what v consider our duty, to build up a factor; and advance the material interest of ot village. Now, who will follow thc example i Mr. Green, and lend olT in this matte Aro thero none around us wdio will ben flt themselves and tho community I giving this matter their attention ai active effort, and urge upon his friei und neighbor the importance of th matter, ao that th ny might act in lilli uud with persistent efforts to cause complete harmony upon this great tnov meut, and bectiro tho building of a fn tory iu our midst?-Lexington J)t*i>uti POLITICAL U.SI:S OF TUB POST OFFICE. It seems that a new uso hus been font for tho i st ellice in advertising politic meetings. lu tho Now York post oflic last week, on the morning of tho d upon which tho recent Grant Republici meeting was held, cards, postage unpai wero found placed iu every ono of t nu nierons private boxes of business mo advising them "To remember tho Ora meeting nt Cooper instituto this eve ing," and announcing that admisse would bo free. Tho newspapers geu rally aro commenting upon this new i vice, and tho tendency that exists to tu tho whole mnohinery of theGovernmoi down to its very minutest details, in the chaunol of party usage. Much the force of tho objection, however, probably taken away from the oircui stance by tho disclaimer of the Ni York postmaster, who says, in a card the papers of that city, that it was t result of a "misapprehension" on t part of the official in charge of tho oft] tit tho time; that the stamp office vs closnd when tho oards wero received, L that tho amount of postage was charg to tho firm which deposited them. HANGED ITSELF.-On tho iid instant five mouths' old babe of Emanuel M zeil, residing at the junction of the Hi over Branch and Bachmau Valley Rn road, Pa., rolled off a bod on which WHS ly in;.1, and getting its head calif between tho bedstead and wall, hu there until quito dead. MASSACRE ra THE INDIAN TEnnrrony. The Fort Smith Neva Era, of the 17th instant, contains the following news from tho Indian Territory: The feeling of jealousy harbored by our Indian neighbors of the authority of tho Government of the United States exercised over their Territory, culmi? nated laut Monday, the 15th instant, in a fearful deed of bloodshed, falling little short of wholesale massacre of the agents of the Government. On the 11th in staut, a white man named J. J. Kester son, living in thu Cherokee Nution, near the Arkansas line, about fifty niles from this oity, come hore aud filed informa? tion before United Status Commissioner Churchill against one Proctor, also a white mau, married to a Cherokee wo? man, for assaulting htm with intent to kill. Ho stated that while in his saw? mill, on the 13th of last February, Proc? tor carno iu, walked up without provoca? tion, and shot his wifo dead. Proctor then fired his revolver at him, tho ball striking just abovo his left eye. Before Proctor could lite again, Kestersou es? caped. Proctor was subsequently put on trial for tho murder of his wife at tho court house, in Snake District, about seveuty-fivo miles North-west of here. A writ was issued, aud deputy marshals were instructed to go to tho court house and remain until the trial was over, uud if ho wu? not convicted, to arrest bim on tho other charge. When tho party ol deputies and assistant* upproaehed thu court house, they found it lilied with Proctor's friends, armed to the teeth, who had come to seo that he should not bo convicted. A conflict ensued, briei but terrible, in which eleven person.1 were killed aud as many more wounded. Among tho killed were three United States marshals, named Owen?, Hawkilif and Wilson. The sheriff was also killed, aud tho judge received three buck-s'.iol iu his knee. Indeed, it appears frorr tho sudden and deadly assault upon th? marshal's force, that the people inaidi the court house had beeu fully iuformet of their approach, and we're pr?par?e for them. Tho officials had instruction: to make demands for Proctor only ii case of his acquittal, and expected HUUI r?sistance, should they attempt to nrres Proctor after his acquittai; but for th? murderous volltey on their first approach they wore not prepared; hence tbei slaughter. Thia is oue of tho most terrible affair ever known iu this country, origiuutinj in distrust and jealousy, with which th moro intelligent portion of tho inhabi tauts of Indian Territory aro niisled b had white men. What protection eau be had, may b surmised from the fact that Proctor lin committed eighteeu murders and is stil urihtiug. It is the stern d?termin?t io of tho Uuited States marshal iu this dh trict to bring to justico tho murderou and rebellious crew in thu Nation at an sacrifice or expense. Lieut. Gen. Sheridan has ordere Geu. Grierson, with two companies t infantry, to occupy Fort Gibson, au capture and drivo out murderers au marauders from tho Indian Territory. ] ia expected tho uction of the Goren meat will restore cou fid coco betwee settlers aud peaceable Indians on tb borders of Arkansas. The fort wt abandoned by uu order of Gen.Popi but this terrible affray shows tho necei sity of keeping a force of soldiers i that section. ?-? . ?- - - Loss OE Lira.-Tho sailing bot Annie, formerly tho Belie, left tho wha yesterday forenoon, to proceod to Still van's Island, tho wind blowing lieu* from the North-west, with oonsiderab sen, and when noar Fort ttipley, nboi two miles below tho city, sho was strnc by a heavy wind and capsized. Tl ballast in her hold caused ber to sinl but being on the middle ground, si took bottom beforo her mast was sui merged, by which means Mr. Jami Hanlon and two seamen wero enabled i keep themselves afloat by holding on ! tho upper portion of the spar uDtil tlx wore picked up, about, un hour ufte wards, by a fishing boat, and we brought to tho city. Mr. Jus. MoCart a seaman, and the fourth person iu tl Annie, was unfortunately drowned tho struggle to .?cenre himself. Tho yacht Edith started from tl Schulzen platz, yesterday, at half-past o'clock, with two whito men and tv colored men aboard, for a pleasant s; np tho Ashley Uiver. When opposi the Bull plantation, Richard Peine one of tho colored men, attempted walk on tho leeward sido of thu yuel ami fell overboard. Ropes wero throv when he fell, and every effort made sare him, but hu did uot rise, and w lost. Pr i nco lived in Vuudcrhorststioi where it is said ho leaves a wife ai children. Tho yacht returned ult hunting for tho body for Mime time. I Charleston Courier. ? . - A "fair" paper in Troy, New Yoi concludes a-i editorial on "Womat Rights" thus: Truly, 1 bore's a go time coming, boys. Wo shall have o "thirds" in our wives' property, ai they will bo bound to support us und o children aud pay our debts. Thero w but one drop of bitter in tho prospocti cup. It griuds us to confess it, but t humiliating concession must bo made woman will carry tho latch koy. S will go out after supper to "seo a v man," or to tho "post offico," or to ser on a "committeo." After mending t stockings, and canvassing tho charnel of all tho otbor mon in our parish, wi our clergywoman, who has dropped : wo go to bed. Wo lio awake betwe measles and whooping-cough, aud la hoar our wife stumbling over tho dc mat, fumbling about the key-hole, a coming iip-stairs a la Nebnohadnezz and experience the sensation of a core "grocery" uutering our chamber. T picturo becomes painful, and wo dr tito curtain. .*? . * Mr. C. M. Jones, a respectable cit:/ of Newberry, died last week. Dooal Items. ? ?. CITY MATTERS.-The price of single copies of the PHONIX is five cents. vice-President Tyler will accept our thanks for au annual "pass" over the South Carolina Railroad. Mr. G. T. Berg has boon elected archi? tect of tho new City Hall. Mr. Monckton ?viii pay a suitable re? ward for tho return of his photograph album. ? note from one of the prisoners con? finad in Richland jail, states that since the escape of West, on Tuesday night, the other prisoners from LiaureuB County havo been locked up and fed on bread and water. Can such things bo? Messrs. R. C. Shiver & Co. advertise novelties in glaring lines, this morning. Examine the stock. County Auditor Calnan exacts a license fee from ministers of the Gospel. This, it seems to us, is going beyond tho Act of the Legislature. Look into the mat? ter carefully, Mr. Auditor Gary. Messrs. Porter & Steele advertise a fresh stock of ohoice goods for spring aud summer weor. Mr. Porter is a mer? chant with years of experience in the dry goods liue, and of rare taste and judgment in the selection of snob articles ns best meet the public demand. The firm is staunch and true iu ^very respect to country friends und customers, and merit, as it receives, a full share of pub? lic patronage. Material changes aud improvements have been made in the habitation of tho "Indian Girl." Tho tasteful arrange? ment of tho stand, no less than the choico selections of cigars, smoking to? bacco, ?fcc, reflect credit upon tho enter? prising proprietor. SUPREME COURT, WEDNESDAY, April 21. Tho Court met at 10 A. M. Present Chief Justices Moses and Associate Jus? tices Willard and Wright. Jesse Roof, respondent, cs. tho Char? lotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company, appellants. Mr. Meetzo was heard for appellants. Mr. Monteith for refpondents. Mr. Riou for appellants, in reply. G. W. Palmer, respondent, vs. the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Rail? road Company, appellants. Mr. Riou for appellants. Mr. Chamberlain foi respondents. Mr. Pope on same Bide, Mr. Rion in reply. Olivia McGowan ct al. vs. R. N. Low rance. Now trial ordered. Opinion by Willard, A. J. At 3 P. M., the Court adjourned nu ti Friday, 2Gth, 10 A. M. PHONIXtANA,-Carlyle thinks afilie tions uro our truo purifyers: "The eter mil stars shine out as soon as it is dari enough!" Punch calls "tho cup that cheers" i noisy picco of crockery, and thinks tha possibly au action might lie! Nevor let your honest convictions bi laughed down. "Absence makes the heart grow fond er"-of eomo ono else. A celebrated author eays that spite an? ill naturo aro tho most expensive luxuric in life. Preferred creditors-Those who don' dun. The man who was brought up fo swearing roundly at the police, has ma naged to mako it square with them. ? Persons ought to exercise every effoi to make homo bright. Neyer frown o: innocent enjoyment among children. 1 is as natural to thoir ago as your arc ohair and slippers are to yours, and ye it is just as proper, loo. Let childre: enjoy their youth in all its iunocen gayety; their future may bo dark euoug to noed tho memory of a happy cluh hood to make it ondurable. Here is a chap who knows how it i himself: "A pair of sweet lips, a pin waist, a swelling chost, and a prossui or two of delicate hands, will as muc unhinge a man ns throo fevers, th measle*, a largo sizo whooping cough, pair of lock-jaws, several hydrophobia! aud tho doctor's bill." A young lady having read about mau having invented a stove which coi sumed its own smoke, hopes ho wi deviso n method whereby tobacc smokers can bo run on tho samo ca uomical principle. A lady, who lovod Bulwer, cntored bookstore just aa one of tho dorks ha killed a large rat. "I wish to see whi ho will do with it?" said she to a boy bi hind tho couuter. "Well," said the bo; "if you'll step to tho window, you wi probably see him sling it into the bac lot." A Nevadan advertises that, though tl rose may lose its fragrance and tl shamrock wither, his ll o'clock hinein in their excellence shall endure foreve The hair on a camel weighs about te pounds, and sells for moro than $101 which shows that it was not only in tl days of Mohammed that tho animal boi a grout prophet. It is rotated of a Liverpool pilot, tba being caught in n storm au.l finding almost iuipossiblo to make port, ho usc the familiar and fervent prayer: "That Mersey I to others show, That Mersey show to mo." THE To tm OP Eu BOPS.-There wee a pretty fair attendance at Irwin's Hall, last evening, to witness Mr. Johnston's panoramic representations of a toar throngh Europe. The views of the Lukes of Killarney, of London, of Paris, of Borne, Naples, Venice, and other his? toric localities, were very pleasing. So, also, were the transformation scenes and the pictures from the gorgeous soenery of the Black Crook, which ended the performance. But the panorama itself, admirable as it is, does not afford half so much enjoyment as the spicy jokes, anecdotes, puns, looal hits and songs of the venerable artist, that amuse the aa . dienco as the pictures glide by. A num? ber of valuable presents were distri? buted. Tbe following ?B tbe programme of musio by tho 18th United States In? fantry Band, Joseph Bochar, Band Mas? ter, this afternoon : Concordia Quickstep, by Francis Gootz. Cavatina-Lucretia Borgia, by Doni? zetti. Good-Night-Quadrilles, by E. Marie. Ixion Polka, by Felix Vinatieri. Cavalry March, by Gurtner. MANNERS.-Before you bow to a lady on tho streets, permit her to decide whether you may do so or not, by at least a look of recognition. "Excuse my gloves," is un unnecessary apology, for tho gloves should not bo withdrawn to shako hands. When your companion bows to a lady, you should do BO also. When a gentleman bows to a lady in your com-" pauy, always bow to him in return. A letter must be answered, unless you wish to intimate to the writer that he or his subject aro beneath your notice. A visit must be returned in like man? ner, even if no intimacy is intended. A smiling countenance is pleasant, but excess of laughter should bo avoided, especially when it is possible for any one to suppose himself dorided by it. Whispering in company is always of? fensive, and often for reasons that per? sons present suspect that they are the subject of it. LIST OP NEW ADVEIITISESTENTS. Acts of the General Assembly. H. Muller-Groceries. R. C. Anderson-Notice. Stallion Charley Ball. Indian Girl-Segara. P. Cuntwell-Oom. Porter &. Steele-Dry Goods. H. C. Shiver & Co.-Dry Goods. C. O. Marshall-Notice. nomi. AnniVAi.a, April 2t -Columbi-) Hold -W I1' Steele ?nd sister, DoL Fillyan, John It Triaentine, J V?rone, N C; 0 0 Stephens, A L Cobb, T C Glover", Greenville; H YV Geiger, Lexington; D H Duer, W H Evans, J H Bod fish, Augusta; E O Green, J Lassey, L Javeet, ll D Hacot, M Y; J H Averill, A* M Folohen, It Harrcnger, Jr, J L Morehead, Charleston; A D Goodwyn, Fort Motto; W O Oreen. PFC C; L W Duval!. Winnsbe.ro; BG Yocum,Ches? ter; G P Ootchett, city. Nickerson Uoute-i H Fnller and wife, Pa; W T Batt, August a; Mrs M J Jackson, N Y; A A N B Tavlor and wife, P B Hawkins, J A Bet? ting. N C; W J Hicklen, H J G Dunlap, Ches? ter; J L Orr, Anderson; F Arnim. Hamburg; F Scklogelmiloh, Summit Point; C L Yate?, Ckarleston; F D Bush, O ft O R it. TUE INVALID-A PEN PICTOBE-See her pallid countenance, but a short time ago the picture of ruddy health, tbe onvy of the school and the pride ot tho household. Bho was alw&ya welcomed by her schoolmates, tor her lithe form aud pleasing disposition car? ried cheerfulness into their rankB. Di'igeut, punctual and exemplary, obediont and grace? ful at homo, abe won the hearts of all. But, alasl we are sorrowed. Those rosy choeka and ruddy lips are blanched by consnmption. Thu voice or.eo so enchanting In laugh and song is feeble, husky and supplanted by a hollow cough. Let us approach ber conch gcutly and t&ko her hand. Do not shudder because of the feeble ami passionless grasp. The hand once so hearty and plump is ema elated, and shows bony outlines, while tho cords and tortuous veins aro plainly mapped upon the surface. Tho pulse that bounded with repletion, carrying vigor to tho wholo ays tom, and imparting life, beauty; vivacity, health and strength, is delicate to tho touch. Thc feeble heart cannot propel tho thin, scanty blood with force. Must wo loso her while yet in ht r teens? Companions and friends* gather around with words of cheer and consolation, and depart with moistened eves and silent steps. Must wo lose hoi? No. thero is a relied Weean stay this destroyer of our happiness, and not Buffer the loss of so bright a gem. Something moro is required now than dietary and hygienic observance, for nature culls for aid, anti she shad have it. 1'ake this pleasant ut diciuc. It is invigorat? ing. How it allays tho irritable cough, im? proves the appetite and digestion, and senda a healthy tinglo through tho frame. Ibo bloud id enriched nervous force increased, and tho heart hounds with a now impulso. Seo her face brighten by degrees; the color is returning, ber voice is getting clearer, and pleasant words aro spoken. Tho strength falters yet, but is gaining. Let us take her out in tho warm sunshine. In a short time, sh? will bo ablo to go without our aid, a Oberr? od girl. This delightful medicine must bo God-hlessed. It ia restoring health to our loved one. She is emerging from hor sick noss sweeter and nobler than beforo, and Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery must havo the credit. It has raised her. Sold by all first class druggists everywhere. TUE LATEST SWINDLE.-Certain sanctimo? nious charlatans would fain persuade the world that diffusive stimulants have no medi? cinal value, and that detestable slops, com? posed of griping acids and drastic purga? tivos, are netter tonics than the ?nost vege? table ingredients combined with the purest and mellowost products of tho still. Bul this sort of thing won't ga down. The stomach of our common aouso rejects it, ns tho physi? cal stomach of every mau with an undepraved palate rejects, with loathing and abhorrence, tho nauseous abominations, "freo from alco? hol," which humbugs aro trying to thrust down the throats of temperance invalids, nuder tho pretence that tho tilth will do them good. It is not likely that while PLANTATION BITTERS, tho standard Tonic ol America, ps anywhere accessible, such sickening Iramls can make much headway, but it is as well to put thu public on their guard against them! April '2."i ?S