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COLUMBIA. S. C. Sunday Komine, June 9,1872. Why Cne Pabilo schools are Baapended. Treasurer Parker bas written a letter to the Sohool Oommissioners of the se? veral Counties ot the State, with a view to exonerate himself from the responsi? bility of closing tho free schools. The lotter ia very suggestive in many re? spects. In the first place, it admits the closing of tho public schools-a state? ment of which by a Washington paper, some timo since, tho truthful Union pro? nounced a "Democratic lie." "Wo pre? sume the Union will hardly deny the fact longer. In tho second place, the reasons which tho State Treasurer assigns why the school appropriations havo not boen paid furnish food for very extensivo comment. According to Mr. Parker, all the monoy received for taxes' since No? vember last, and principally in January last, was expended before the appropria tion was made for school pnrposes on March 13. This tax was for State pur? poses alone-seven mills on tho dollar and should have realized in the neigh? borhood of $1,300,000. Since, as stated by Mr. Parker, neither tho appropria? tions for the Lunatic Asylum, State Or? phan Asylum, Deaf and Dumb Asylum, State University, salaries of officers, &o., have been paid, the query naturally arises, where, in the name of common sense, has this $1,300,000 gone? The assertion of the State Treasurer, that not more than two-thirds of the taxes have been collected for the last fonr years, is rather thin. Tho amount of tuxes levied for State pnrposes daring the last fonr yeare snms np aboat $6,000,000. One-third o! that amount wonld be $2,000,000, which, if Mr. Par? ker's assertion be true, is now due for taxes. The idea that one-third of the taxes have not been paid, is absurd. Some time since, wheo the Radicals were desirons of bolling their fraudulent State bonds, their organ, the Union, published statements and made comments nearly every day, Bhowiug with what prompt? ness the people were paying their taxes. There is a long lint of delinquent tax? payers published, it is trne; but it is well known that the greater part of them are reported inoorreotly. In? stances without nnmber have been brought to our attention in this County, where property has been advertised for sale to pay taxes, when the owners have the reoeipta from the Oonnty Treasurer, showing that they have paid their taxes long ago. Hundreds of other cases we hear of, where the property is advertised in the wrong person's name. The owner of the property has already paid the taxes, but the identical property ?B taxed again in the name of some person to whom, perhaps, it belonged years ago. A great many poor sand-hill white peo* pie and - colored people, who had only a small traot oi land ana no other pro? perty, have been sufferers by these de? linquent salea. But the rich have not been hurt, except in some rare instances, where there was some question about tho titles to the property. It is the pool man-the poor white man and thc poor colored man-whom the Radica! party profess to caro.for so specially, and whom they promise to provide witt homesteads, that have lo st what little land they had, hy the enormous iax?tioc levied by this same party. Why is it, we should like to know, that the State ii compelled to make an absolnte Bale o: .real estate, or to try to do it, in order tc seoure the payment of taxes? If th< yearly rental valne of land is more thai sufficient to pay the taxes levied, thei the State is doing its humble oitizens i wanton injury in selling the fee si mph to bis lands, when a less estate wonk answer all the purposes. If the yearl] rental value of land is not more than thi taxes, then it is plain the land is wortl nothing, or rather the rate of taxation ii intolerable. The State officials oan taki which horn of the dilemma they choose The reason why we have no pnblii schools is not to be found in the non payment of taxes. The Radical part; have bad foll oontrol of the State f o four years, and have been taxing thc property-holders without let or hin dranoe, and at a rate far ahead of un; State in the Union. The people hav paid their taxes, too, except a very fe* small land-holders, blaok and white The whole sum of their taxes amounts t< but very little, bot they are unable t< pay that little, and are being sold ont o house and home in cons?quence. Mil lions, though, havo been paid in ant have been made away with by the cor rapt men whom the oolored people bav seen fit to entrust with the ch argo c pablio affairs? The money that shoub have gone to ednoate the poor childroi of the State, and to other worthy put poses, has been need to bnild prince! mansions, bay costly equipages, fin teams, flash jewelry and furnish the means of riotous and profligate living f o men who, before they oame into this State, or before they got into offloe, had not tbe means scarcely to provide them? selves with bread. One oan walk around Colombia alone and see where hundreds of thousands of dollars of sobool money has been unlawfully appropriated. The True Principle. The New York World, in answor to the inquiry, whether, in case the Balti? more Convention decides not to make a nomination, with a view to supporting Greeley, that journal and tho Bourbon Democrats would run a ticket of their own, replies: "Certainly not, for wo will not shoulder the odium of eleoting Grant." We like that. It goes far to reconcile us to thc wayward, and to os suspicious course, which the World has pursued, in so bitterly denouncing Mr. Greeley since tho Cincinnati Convention. There most bo unity of action among the Democrats, or else tho day is surely lost. From all tho evidence which We have been able to gather, we feel very confi? dent that a large majority of tho Balti? more Convention will favor a coalition with the Liberal Bepublicans, BO far as tho Presidential canvass is concerned. If the minority of the Convention will only have the good sense to acquiesce, promptly and heartily, in the action of tho majority, the struggle will be a hope? ful one-almost a oertaiu success-from the start. Tho World, Mr. Voorhees, whom we most highly respect, and all other over zealous Democratic partisans, may strive as earnestly as they will to persuade the Convention to their way oi thinking. The only fair requisition which oau bo made upon them is, that they will obey tho voice of the party tc whioh they profess to belong, whatevei that may be, provided it does not violate any recognized principle of the organi lion. Such we believe to be the true theory of duty in regard to conventions. Thc grand if not the sole object of politico.' gatherings, of the kind, is to secure unity of notion. We cannot conceive for what other purpose a nominating convention is held. This being granted it follows, as a matter of course, tha there is a taoit agreement, on the par of all who participated in snoh consulta tiona, to abide the decision of the bod; made without frand and in conaouanci with the general objects of the organiza tion. But what is propor and praise worthy for the ultra Democrats to do ii this regard, cannot be otherwise fer th liberal Democrats. Should the Souther! D?mocrate be mistaken as to the HU j: posed majority of snob as favor Greele and Brown at Baltimore, and find tb majority against them, and advocating straight ticket, they mast acquiesce i the authorized and duly expressed judf meut of the party. Honor and goo policy "liko point to ihst course Thc will have taken the cha??os of a vote i Baltimore, and must accept the resul whatever it may bo, whether as they ei peet and desire or othorwise. Beside that, all rational people must soe that split in tho Democratio party must ir. evitably seoure the Presidenoy to Gran A Bia 8TEAL-SOME FACTO ABOUT TH COTTON SEIZED AT SAVANNAH.-Tho No Orleans Times has received from a frion at Washington a brief history of ti sales of cotton seized at various points i the Southern States, near and after tl closo of the war, by the Federal auth 01 ties. With reference to that seized i Savannah, this statement shows th 2,014, G73 pounds of soa island cot to: worth at the time-24th of Decembe 1864-02 50 per pound, was reported i sold for $1,657,231.77, when it was wori $5,111,682.50, showing an unexplaim loss to the Government of $3,454,454.9 For tbe upland ootton seized at Savai nab-16,034,415 pounds-worth from ? to $1.24 per pound, the Government r ceivod only $6,418,600.36, showing i unexplained loss of $9,615,814.64, tl real value being, at the aboye minima rate per pound, $16,034,415. WI pocketed this difference is not know exactly, bat it went into, of course, loy pockets, and enabled the loyal robbe to set up as millionaires, and divert e tontiou from their thefts by howling f blood and confiscation against "rebel and "traitors." SMALL-POX IN DUBLIN.-In Dubli Ireland, the small-pox continues j ravages with unabated violence and i tensity, being most fatal to ohildn under two jears of age. A letter fro Dr. Speedy to the guardians of t! North Dnblin Union bears strong tes coony to tho value of revaccination, have," he soys, "revaooinoted 1,400 pe sons during the past three months, large proportion of whom had go marks of primary vaccination, yet these individuals excellent vesicles wc formed, and among all no case of sma pox occurred. " It is stated as a medic fact, that persons addicted to the use intoxicating drinks, aro more liable bo attacked by this loathsome diseo than those of abstemious lives and reg lar habits. LIFE INSURANCE IN GENEBAIJ AND THE SOUTHERN LIFE IN PARTI CUL AU.-Life assurance may now bo regarded as an established institution of all civilized countries. It ha9 taken its place, in deed, among the higher temporal duties of man. Tbe same motives that impel ns to industry, thrift and economy* in providing ourselves and oar families with the comforts of lifo, must and do actuate us with tho same strength, by the samo process of reasoning, nnd with a Uko sense of duty, to shield those from tho pinchiugB of poverty after our death who have boen dependent upon our caro duriug life. There is no other method of effecting this worthy purpoBO HO practicable, no curtain and so little burdensome, UB a policy npon your life iu a reliable assuranco association. We like to give favorable notices-puffs, if you will please so to term them-to in Barauce companies of genuine worth. They deserve tho commendation, en? couragement and assistance which flow from a proper acknowledgment of their true merits. As a brauch of industry, they furnish thousands of good men with remunerativo omploymout; us a beuficent institution, they relieve anx? ious parents and husbands of half their cares, and give succor daily to thousands of helpless widows and orphans; and lastly, they are generous patrons of the press, which makes it a labor of love to accord them thoir duo meed of praise. There are many good compauies-few really bad ones. Among tho best must rank tho South? ern Lifo Insurance Company. It has already reached the top rounds of tho ladder, aud is growing every day in prosperity and popularity. It has long passed tho ordeal of infancy, tryiug to in suranue corporations, us to ali business enterprises, and is now established upon a financial basis that renders it perfectly reliable and safe. The judgment, skill and ecouomy displayed in its manage? ment, its careful investment, and the ac? tivity and oourtcsy of its numerous agents, are not excelled by any of ?ts competitors and equalled by few. But a marked feature about this Southern company is the promptness with which it meets its obligations. It protects itself from fraud in the beginning, by refusing all questionable risks, so that when one of its policies becomes due there is no litigation, lawyers' fees or de? lays, but tho mouey is at once cheer? fully paid over. The following tribute to the company wo tuko from the Dar? lington Southerner: 1) AU LIN OTON, S. C., May 22. 1872. .Messrs. Black ?fi Waring, General Agents Southern Lefe Insurance Company, Co? lumbia, S. C. GENTLEMEN: Permit me, through you, to express my thanks to the officers of tho ?outbern Life Insurance Company for the prompt payment of 810,000, tho amount due under policy No. 3,519, on my late husband, Dr. H. K. W. Flinn. The notion of the company has relieved me from any trouble in the matter, the money having been paid io me, (at my home,) on the day it was duo. I cor? dially recommend this prompt and well managed Southern corporation to the patronage of our people and my friends. Very respectfully. ANN D. FLINN. Nothing has called forth such an ac? knowledgement of departed greatness from the press as the death of James Gordon Bennett, and tho New York joarnals that have achieved success by following in the path he beut for thom, have been prompt to chronicle and ore dit tho great benefactions left behind by tho dead journalist. Mr. Bennett's lust hours wero eminently quiet and peace? ful. He knew what was to come, and spoke of it with resignation, though he regretted the absence of his family. NOVEL DIVORCE PROCESS-Louisville has the lead in the divoroe business, and has jost turned out a novel piece of work in that line. A Mrs. Burg having been deserted by her lawful protector, John Burg, sought to got rid of bis name and retnrn to the independence of the Bingle state. The proper officer of tho law found John Burg, a fresh German, whose understanding of English was very de? fective, read bim the notice of Mrs. Burg's intentions, and handed the bewil? dered man the paper. The officer made the return to the court that he bad found the reoreant husband and duly served the notice. The trial took place, and resulted in the severance of Mrs. Borg's marital bonds, no husband ap? pearing to disturb the smooth current of the process. The oourt adjudged that Mr. Borg should pay the fees and costs in the Bait. The officer soon appeared before John Borg with the bill, and in? sisted on its immediate payment, where? upon the facts of tho oase began to de? velop themselves to the perfect under? standing of the perplexed officer. John bad improved in English, and told the officer that he had been making a fool of himself, that Burg was not his name, and that he had never possessed the in oamborauoe of a wife. Tho officer made the following return: "Since the judg? ment herein, I have discovered that I served the summons in this casu on an? other person named John Berg, and not the defendant in this suit." Mrs. Burg has hor divorco regularly executed, and is now plain Miss Weaver, and Mr. Burg appears to have got rid of bis wife without any effort or expense on his part. AMENDMENTS TOSDPBKMB COUHT RULES -CHANGES IN RANKBUPTOX OBDBBS. Toe following are the amendments to the rules of tbe Supreme Court, passed At the Deoember term, 1871. And also, important obnnges in the bankruptcy orders. The rules, orders and amend? ments are in pamphlet form, and omi bs obtained in Washington, D. C. : Amendment to 6th Hide.-All motions to dismiss appeals aud writs of error, except motions to docket and dismiss under the ninth rule, must bo submitted in the first instance on printed briefs or arguments. If the court desires further argument on that subject, it will be ordered in connection with tho hearing on tho merits. The party moving to dismiss shall servo uotice of the motion, with a copy of his brief or argument, on the couusol for tho plaintiff in error or appellant of record in this court, at least three weeks buforo tho timo fixed for submitting tho motion, in all cases except whom tho counsel to bo notified resides Wost of tho Rocky Mountains, in which caso tho notice' shall be at loant thirty days. Affidavit of tho depo-.it in tho mail of tho notice and brief to tho proper ad? dress of tho oouusel to bo served, duly post paid, at such timo us to reach him by duo oourso of mail, tho throe weeks or thirty days before thu timo fise<l by tho notice, will be regarded us prima facie evidence of service on counsel who reside without tho District of Columbia. On proof of euch service, tho motion will be considered, unless for satisfactory reasons further time bo given by tho court to either party. Amendment tu 41s/ Equity Hide.-If tho oomplainant, in his bill, shall waive an answer, under oath, or shall only re? quire au answer, nuder oath, with re? gard to certain specified interrogatories, the answer of tho defendant, though under oath, except such part thereof as shall be directly responsive to such in? terrogatories, shall not be evidence in bis favor, uuless tbe cause be set down for beuriug on bill and answer only; but may nevertheless bo used as au alli' davit, with the same effect as heretofore, ou a motion to grant or dissolve an in? junction, or on uny other incidental mo? tion in the canse; but this shall not pre? vent a defendant from becoming a wit? ness in his own behalf ander Seotion 3 of tbe Act of Congress of Joly 2, 1861. CHANGES IN THE BANKRUPT RULES. These rules have boen amended in some very important particulars: Rule 35, in admiralty, has been abo? lished.* Rule 12 is amended, so that in all suits by material men tho libellant may pro? ceed against the ship and freight in rem, or against tho master or owner alone in personam. Tho new rules provide for a master or auditor, whose duty it is to inspect the bills of all officers of the court, as well as of the registrar, for fees, and audit tbe same according to feo bill. No bankrupt in future caa bo re ?.trained or delayed in beiug discharged, by reason of the non-payment of any fees, except for certif?cate of discharge, which costs $1. There were thirty-three mles; now there aro thirty-four-the* last referring to proof of debts. ANTIOCH.-The London Telegraph, of the 24th of May, bas tho following: "A private letter gives interesting particu? lars of the earthquake which occurred in Antioch, on tho 30th of April. Two thirds of tho houses in the town bavo been utterly ruined, including the most ancient and durable bu ii dings, and the remaining bouses are so greatly damaged that there is no possibility of occupying them. Tbe inhabitants, who are in great misery, are living in tents outside the towo, and in deep grief on account of the loss of relatives and property. The sacrifico hus been very great, 1,500 Ma? hometans and 250 Christians and Jews being reported missing. Close to Anti? och is tbe Isle of Sunda, in whioh all tbe houses, numbering nearly 1,000, are ruined. In Elonshia and Eljad scarce a building is left standing. Eljadoba and G.dlaca, also, are entirely ruined. 300 persons perished ia tho . latter place. When the earthquake took place, Mount Bitios wus split into two pieces, and a torrout of black wator burst forth, taint? ing tho atmosphere with a strong offensive odor. Shepherds near tho coast state that the sea rose about 100 feet higher than usual. Eight days after tho earthquake occur roil, a Greek| priest wont into a lurge church in Antioch to seek for the plate, and while among tho ruins, which bad accumulated to tbe ex? tent of about seven or eight feet, he heard a feeble voice imploring assistance. On proceeding to the spot, he found a young lady, eighteen years of age, deeply imbedded in the debris. She told him that she and a young brother had been buried alive. Tbe priest procured as? sistance and the sufferers wero extricated, but tho young lady has sinoe died, and the brother continues in a dangerous state. ' ELECTION BETS IN CALIFORNIA. -The practice of bolting on elections has grown to srjoh proportions of late years iu California, that it has been recognized by the Legislature as a publio nuisance. Persons who may be disposed to "back their opinions" on approaching political contests, are reminded by tbe press of that State that tbe law declares that every person who makes, offers or ac? cepts any bet or wager apoa tbe result of any election, or upon the success or failure of any perBoa or candidate, or upon the number of votes to bo cast either in tho aggregate, or for any par? ticular oaadidate, or upoa the vote to be cast by any person, is guilty of a mis? demeanor. And this misdemeanor may be punished by fine of not exceeding $5,000. or imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years. At that price election bets will hardly bo profitable. The height of a young lady's ambition -two little foot. 2^0 0 Al Items. ( ? ? ? CITY MATTERS.-The pri?e of single copies of the PHCENTX is five cents. ?s jooiate JuBtico Wright hos famished as with a copy of his speech, delivered nt Liberty Hall, Charleston, on the 31st ult. President E. R. Bridges will accept our thanks for an annual pass over his railroad-the Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta. There ia to bo a change iu the sche? dules of the Wilmington, Columbia und AugUBta, and tho Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroads to-morrow. Look out, travelers. Treasurer Purker carries out tho old adage of the "ruling passion." During ! his speech at the Qraut ratification meeting, on Friday night, he said: "Wo will beat them SAO,OOO."- Ho then called for three cheers for Qraut, but received something else. A number of citizens of Lynchburg, Sumter County, und vicinity, made aa excursion to Columbia yesterday, via the Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Railroad. Trips of this kind pay, and it would, perhaps, be advantageous if other railroads would take the hint. Gov. Soott, yesterday, released an? other batch of prisoners-twenty-four in number-from the penitentiary, mak? ing forty during tho past week. Their terms of imprisonment had nearly ex? pired, but scarcity of funds for the sup? port of the institution was the actual causo. Captain W. H. Trezevant, arrested in Charlotte, a few days ago, in' a round? about manner, is to go before Judge Bryan, in Charleston, on Friday next. These illegal arrests will yet bring some parties into trouble. By reference to our advertising co? lumns, it will be seen that the Wilming? ton, Columbia and Augusta Railroad have arranged to issue exonrsion tickets for the different Virginia watering places, and also to Northern cities. They will, doubtless, carry a large num? ber of passengers, as, by their new schedule, they make quick time, and also connect with the favorite bay linc steamers. A white man, named Sanders Smith, r school-teacher, was killed at Andersoi Court House, yesterday, by beinf crushed between two cars, whioh wen being shifted. It is supposed he wai under the influence of liquor. The thermometer was up to the neigh borbood of 100 yesterday. Myrtle Lodge, No. 3, Knights o Pythias, hold their regular meeting to morrow evening. Thia order is in iti iufancy in this city, though we learn i is in a prosperous condition. .MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The Norther: mail opens at 2.30 P. M.; closes 10.4 A. M. Charleston day mail opens 4.3 P. M.; closes 6.00 A. M. Charles to night mail opens 7.15 A. M. J closes 6.0 P. M. Greenville mail opens 6.45 I M. ; closes 6.00 A. M. Western ma opons 12.30 ?. M.; doses 12.30 P. Kl Wilmington mail opens 2.30 P. M, closes 10.30 ?. M. On Sunday offio open from 3 to 4 P. M. PHOENIXIANA.-A dead set-The coi set. Notice of a peal-A flash of lightninf A "word" to the wise-Remain so. A costly habit-Dressing in fashion. A Kentucky minister lately went t Paradise, bat, finding it ancomfortabli proposes to return. Paradise, Ey. What is better than a promising youri man? A paying one. Pity the poor, tho shabby, the ngl and the suffering, and do not sneer i them. All ways of life are weat enough, and mercy is like the gentle rai from Heaven-and vei*y sweet to a tire soul. Calumny is like the wasp that tease and against whioh you mast not attem] to defend yourself, unless you are oertai to destroy it; otherwise it returns to tl oharge more furious than ever. A woman may be of great assistance I her husband in business, by wearing oheerfnl oonntenanoe. A man's pe plexities and gloominess are increased hundred-fold when his better-half mov about with a continual scowl upon hi brow. There is something soothing and d lightful in the recollection of a pur minded woman's affeotion; it is the oas in the desert of a worldly man's life, 1 whioh his feelings turn for refreshmen whon wearied with the unhallowed pa sions of this working-day world. Don't be discouraged. There is lady residing in Sumter County, Gs who has been married for twenty-fi' years, and ima just given birth to h first child, a fine-lookiog boy. The best way to ase a mad-stone, so i to food off hydrophobia, is to throw with violence at thu dog before ho bit you. O. W. Holmes says that oryir widows marry first. There is nothir liko wet weather for transplanting. 1 DEATH OF A WELL KNOWN CITIZEN. W. T. Walter, Esq., a well-known and highly-respected citizen of Columbia, departed this life ul Oleaveland Springs, N.C., on the 7th. air. Walter was in the forty-eighth year ?t his age, and had resided in Columbia (his birth-plaoe) daring bis entire life. He was truly aa honest man, and waa universally re? spected. He leaves a wife and a large oirole of relatives and ferenda to mourn his death. Owing to the excessive heat of the weather, it was deemed necessary to bury him; but the body will be disin? terred and brongbt to his old home. BIRD'S EYE VIEW OP COLUMBIA. -Mr. Drie has completed his outline map of Columbia, and it is as complete as each a thing is possible to be. It shows the outline and general appearance of every boase in Columbia, besides railroads, streets, etc. As a bird's eye view of our beautiful city, it cannot be excelled. Extra copies have bren printed, so that non-subscribers can bo furnished. There is a copy on exhibition in the PHONIX office. OUB AGENTS IN CHARLESTON.-The advertising agency of Messrs. Walker, Evans & Cogswell, represented by Bos? well T. Logan, Esq., is the only author? ized ngency for this paper in Charleston. A GENUINE PUFF.-This is not a news ! paper puff, but tbat of an excellent [ cigar. We are not a short fellow, there? fore we naturally like a "Longfellow," and they cen be had at the same place we obtained the one we aro puffing. We have puffed "Angosta" before to-day, bat we never did it in such a blaze of glory as on yesterday. We also enjoyed the companionship of "Two Sisters," "Henry Clay," "Lord Byron," and others, yesterday evening, through the invitation of Messrs. John Agnew & Son. This firm has as fine an assortment of the above brands of cigars as oan be found anywhere. RELIGIOUS SEBVIOES THIS DAY.-Tri? nity Churoh-Rev. P. J. Shand, D. D., Rector, ll A. M. and 4 P. M. Lutheran Churoh-Rev. A. R. Rude, pastor, 10>? A. M. Washington Street Church-Rev. Man? ning Brown, 10)? A. M. Churoh meet? ing 4>? p. M. Marion Street Church-Rev. W. D. Kirkland, 10 >,< A. M. and 8 P. M. Catholic Churoh-Rev. James Fuller? ton, First Mass, at 7 A. M.; Second Mass at 10 A. M. ; Vespers at 4".? P. M. Baptist Church-Rev. J. L. Reynolds, 10}4 A. M. Presbyterian Church-Rev. Jos. R. Wilson, 10}4 A. M. abd 8 P. M. LIST OP NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. R. C. Shiver & Co.-Millinery. A. Pope-Excursion Tickets. John Agnew & Son-Cigars. W. B. Stanley-Preserying Jars. Pigeons Stolen. Meeting Gaza Lodge. Bird's-Eye View of Colombia. Convocation Myrtle Lodge K. of P. HOTEL A nm VALS, June 8, 1872.-Columbia Ho lei-Vf T BriUuu, Jacob Lansing, VY li MoNeely, OL Johnson, New York; M BMc Maban, Atlanta: Jas M Raxter, Newberry; E W Mener, BC; J H Wuhrman. Charleston; J W O'Brien, 80 RR; JS Sohoolbred. 8 0: OD Farrar, ?niou; E L Hall, D L FUlyan, N 0. Nlckerson Bouse-A D McNeill, Misa Jane Baddow, N J Boykin, Mies F McIntosh, Lynchburg; John L O'Neals, Philadelphia; John Kirkland. Jr, N 0; A D Stnrgis, Louis? ville; O L Bartlett, Camden: John D Schem merhqn. New Rosehall; JB Chatham, Helena; H A Murry, Augusta. HANDLE YOUNG AUTHORS TENDERLY. Genial Dr. Holmes writes in tho Atlan? tic: So many foolish persons are rushing into print that it requires a kind of lite? rary police to hold them baok and keep them in order. Where there are mico there most be oats, and where there are rats, we may think it worth oar while to keep a terrier, who will give them a shako and let them drop with all the mischief taken out of them. Bat the procesa is a rade and ornel oas at best, and it too often breeds a love of destruc? tiveness for its own sake in those who get their living by it. A poor poem or essay does not do mach harm, after alL Nobody reads lt who is likely to be se? riously hart by it. Bat a sharp criti? cism with a drop of witty venom in it, stings a yoong author almost to death, and makes an old one uncomfortable to no purpose. If it were my business to sit in judgment on my neighbors, I wonld try to be courteous at least to those who had done any good servioe, bat, above all, I would handle tenderly those young authors who are coming be? fore the publia in the flatter of their first or early appearance, and are in the trembling delirium of stage-fright already. A WEALTHY HERMIT.-St. Vincent, Florida, is an island of 7,000 aores, owned and occupied for the past three years by Mr. Hatch, A gentleman of in ! telligenoa and fortune, formerly Mayor of Cincinnati, who ohooses to lead here the life of a hermit, solitary and aloue, save a few servants, and seeing a few visitors.- Indeed, he is incensed when his privacy is intruded upon exoept on ? invitation. His island swarms with deer and oattle-his library is full of books, and with these and hunting and fishing he passes his time away-tho monaroh of all he surveys. A powder msgazine exploded at Os? westry, in Shropshire, England, on Fri? day, wounding many laborers and in? stantly killing six persons.