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COLUMBIA. S. C. Thursday gornilngi December 18.1872. Some Good Ultainni. There are three measures pending be? fore the General Assembly of a practical character, which, if they become law, ae is likely, will tend to promote the mate? rial well-being of oar whole people. The first of these is the bill from the Com? mittee on Ways and Means, in favor of exempting for ten years, npon certain conditions, capital employed in manu? facturing cotton, woolen and paper fabrios, and in agricultural implements. Attention has been strongly direoted of late to the superior advantages for manu? facturing in oar State. The demonstra? tions have been perfect, the figures con? clusive, and no do obis cau longor be entertained that it is an attractive and inviting field. Capitalists see it, bat are deterred from investing by tho fear of high taxation, and by the dread of a profligate and reckless administration of the State Government. Once assured that the government will be stable and moderate, will really seek to reform abases, retrench exponses, and keep taxes at the lowest practicable point, they will delay no longer to enter upon the coveted ground. They are waiting now in the anxious hope that the door will soon be opened to them. The mea? sure from the Ways and Means Commit? tee is well digested and well adapted to inspire confidence and induce invest? ments. Onoe this Is done, we will start upon a new oareer of industry, that will prove highly remunerative to thoae who embark in it, and bring oomtorts and conveniences to many households that are now scarcely above tho point of want and suffering. In tho train of factories will also come sohools, a more general diffusion of knowledge, and a higher in? tellectual and moral development. There'is another meritorious bill which has been reported upon favorably by the Committee on Agriculture. It proposes to amend the Act of September 20,1SGG, to secure advauoes for agricultural pur? poses. This Act has given to the mer? chant, or third person, who has furnished supplies to renters of laud, while mak? ing crops, a prior lien on the crops raised, to secure him in auch advauoes. It has not worked well, and has often disturbed those relations of friendship and good will which should always exist between the owner or proprietor of land and his tenant. Under tho operation of the law, as it now stands, the land-owner is often minus his rent, and without means of redress. The crop is taken rrom his land, before his eyes, bat he has no remedy. The store bill frequent? ly reaohos tho amount of the proceeds of the entire crop. It is, in many oaBes, as large as may bo allowed. There is a motive acting directly upon a person in this condition, to make his crop just largo enough to meet tho store bill and no more. The proprietsr's lands, houses, timber, fire-wood and personal favors, are thus got for nothing. There Bhonld be no such go-between between the land-owner and his tenant. The crops raised on land ought, in the first instance, to be held accountable for its use or rent. The regulation is necessary, moreover, to smooth the way for the poor man to get land. Land-holders and tenants, if undisturbed, are naturally, and in obedience to wholesome laws wbiob regulate the relutions of capital and labor, inclined to bo on good terms. It is necessaiy to such good understand? ing, and beneficial to both parties, that the remedies and priorities now allowed the third party for securing advances and supplies, should be transferred to the proprietor to seoure his rent. Where practicable, it would be well for land? owners themselves tu supply provisions. There is another bill in regard to tho fence law which we aro inclined, from long reflection and some experienoo, to advocate as a salutary measure. Fenc? ing costs more than it comes to. It de? stroys valuable timber for a very small consideration. It is often as oostly as the land itsolf, or the crop which iu theory, but not always in fact, it pro? tects. It is difficult to get fencing done, and expensive and troublosome to keep it np. Tho only reason in favor of it, in the world, is the protection of crops from stock. Now let stock be kept at home, where it belongs, in the owner's own enclosures. This heavy, unneces? sary and troublesome expense should bo lifted from the shoulders of oar agri? cultural olass; and as to stock, once it has to be taken onro of, and prevented from trespassing upon neighbors, and eating oat their pastures, open lands and woodlands, it will improve in qualify and be no longer a neighbor? hood nuisance. As sharers of a common destiny here, as men interested in tho future develop? ment of tho country, and in the re? covery from contempt oi its good name and credit, wo urge upon tho Gonoral Assembly, while heeding their pledges, and bring sparing in the imposition of taxes, to pass measures snob as we have briefly noticed to-day, which will attract capital, promote in tins try and thrift, diversify pursuits, harmonize classes, reduce unnecessary expenses, and, in adding something to tho hard earnings of our people, bring them greater con? tentment, happiness and comfort. We have expressed our opinions very decidedly as to tho canvass for United States Senator, which resulted in the election of Mr. J. J. Patterson. When affidavits were made by members of the Legislature implicating him in attempts at bribery, and prooeedings were taken to bind him and his agent, Mr. Worth ington, to appear to answer the charges before tho Oourt of Sessions, in Febru? ary next, we supposed that the matter would be thoroughly investigated, and the guilt or innocence of the accused parties plainly made to appear. It Beem?, however, that on Tnesday tLdouso was brought up again in the court of Trial Justice Richmond, and adjudged anew, and this time in favor of the partieB. The complaints were dismissed, it is stated, and the parties discharged, there being no evidence againBt them. With? out desiring to say anything in this con? nection npon tho question of guilt or innocenoe, wo aro clearly of the opinion that the proceedings are irregular, and will not stand the test of legal criticism. Trial Justice Richmond has no more au? thority in the premises than Kith had. His oourt is not ono to which tbe caso can bo appealed, being only of concur? rent, and not of superior, jurisdiction. Whatever showing Messrs. Patterson and Worthington may bo ablo to mako, it mnst be done elsewhere, and in face of the affidavits already of record, and confronted by the original witnesses who appeared against them. Tho notice which appeared in tho Phoenix yester? day was one of the proceedings of court, and published as any other items of news. Tho question as to iunooence or guilt is ono which now mainly ooncerus the tribunals of justice. South Carolina Conference?Fifth Day, Anderson, S. C, December 17,1872. Mb. Editor: Tho Conference was opened with religious services, condoled by Rev. R. C. Allison, after which Bishop Paine took tho Chair. Minutes of lust session were read and approved. Sumter was, od motion, selected as tho place of meeting of the next aunnul ses? sion of the Conference. Rev. S. B. Jones wan appointed to preach tho next Bcrinon beforo the under? graduates of the Conference. The Committee ou the Orphan Homo reported, through Rev. S. B. Jones, chairman of the committee. The Homo is already in operntiou. A donation of 810,000, by Mrs. R. C. Oliver, and libe? ral contributions made during the year for its erection and support, indicate its speedy and entire success. Rov. 1?. C. Oliver and J. H. C. McKinuey were ap? pointed agents. Tho report on the Bible cause was sub? mitted by Rev. W. T. Caper3, which en? dorses tho agency and acknowledges the services of Rev. E. A. LJoIles, Agent of the American Biblo Society, aod was, on motion, adoptod. Tho Joint Board of Finance submitted their report, embodying tho faot of an inoreased liberality of church in its con? tributions to the Conference collection and Bishop's fund. The report was, on motion, adopted. The Committee on Education reported ia part. The report shows an increase in tho number of students in Wofford College, and urges tbe collection, an? nually ordered, for tho bouefit of the in? stitution. Tbe same committee report? ed, recommending tbe re-opening of the Columbia Femalo College, which report was, ou motion, adoptod. Tho same committee reported as to the Cokesbury Conference bchool, aokoowledgiug its prosperity, and commondiug Rev. G. F. Round, as rector. Tho Williamston Fe? male College, under tho Presidency of Rev. S. Lander, was recognized as a valuablo auxiliary in Methodist educa? tion in the State. Besides those already admitted, M. V. Wood, R. W. Barber, J. C. Davis and G. H. Pooscr wcro admitted on trial. Miuton A. Conolly and C. V. Barnes were plaoed ou the supernumerary list. John E. Peony was located at his own request. John Watts was superannuated at his own request. The Conference ndjonrned with the benediction. NIGHT SESSION. Tho Conference met according to ad? journment. The miuutcs of tho morn? ing session wcro read and approved. Allna MuCorquodale was superannuated at his own request. Tbe Committco on Memoirs reported the deceaso during the year of Rovs. C. Betts, A. L. Smith and C.Thomasson. Tho report prodaoed a profound impres? sion on tho Conference Tho appointments wcro then an? nounced by the Bishop, and tho Confer? ence adjourned with the benediction. Tho following is the list of appoint? ments of the South Carolina Conference for the ensuing year, as auuouncod by Bishop Paine: Charleston District?W. P. Mou zon, P. E.?Trinity and Cumberland? G. H. Wells. Bethel?J. T. Wightman. Spring Street?R. D. Smart. Berkeley Circuit?A. G. Gautt. St. Paul's Mis? sion?To be supplied by J. C. Brandon. Cypress Circuit?W. Carson. St. Paul's Mission?To be supplied by G. Smith. Lower ?t. George'j Ci re ui t?A, R, Dftja ner. Bamberg Circuit?P. F. Kistler. St. George's Cirouit?W. A. Clarke. Walterboro Circuit?B. G. Jone?, H. B. Green, polleton Oironit?Thomas Bay aor. ;vAl!endale Cirouit?T. E. Wanna maker. Ye m?sse a Circuit ?G. H. Pooscr. Black Swamp Oironit?M. L. Banks. Hardee\ ille Mission?J. B. Coburn. Obakoebobo Distbzot?H. A. O. Walker, P. E.?Orangebarg Station? F. Auld. Eastern Orange Circuit?O. Wilson. Providence Circuit?J. H. Zim? merman. St. Matthew's Circuit?T. J. Clyde. Branobvillo Circuit?D. J. Sim? mons. Edisto Circuit?J. L. Sifley; B. B. Tai runt, supr rnumerary. Graham's Circuit?J. W. McRoy. Williston Cir anit?J. B. Mussabeau. Aiken Mission ?G. J. Griffiths. Graniteville Mission? L. C. Loyal. Upper Orange Circuit?J. S. Beasley. Upper St. Mutthuw's Cir? ouit?J. J. Workman. Columbia District?Wit. Maltin, P. E.?Washington Street?O. A. Darby. Marion Street?W. D. Kirklund. City Mission?To bo supplied. Colombia Circuit?S. P. H. Elwell. Rich land Fork Circuit?J. K. McCaiu. Winns boro Circuit?J. S. Connor, supernume? rary. Fairfield Cirouit?J. T. Kilgo, J. A. Clifton. East Cheater Circuit?J. M. Boyd. Chester Circuit?J. W. Hum? bert. Rock Hill Circuit?J. E. Watson. Yorkville Station?A. W. Walker. Yo k Cirouit?L. A. Johnson, supernumerary. Lexington Cirouit aud Mission?J. O. Miller. Leesville Circuit and Mission? G. W. Gatlin. Upper Edisto Mission? To bo supplied. President Columbia Femalo College?S. 13. Jones. Agent Columbia Femalo College?Sidi H. Browne. Sciiter District?W. H. Flesh:,-.--., P. E.?Sumtor Station?J. M. Carlisle Sumter Circuit?J. A. Porter. One to bo supplied. Bishopvillu Cirouit?S. J. Hill. Camden Stution?R. L. Harper. Santee Circuit?Thos. Mitchell. Fulton Mission?To bo supplied by C W. Fel? der. Manning Cirouit?J. B. Platt. Lyuchburg Circuit?L. M. Little and W. A. Rogers. Timmonsvill? Circuit?L. Wood. Darlington Cirouit?J. Ii. Cunip bell nndM. V. Wood. CbernwStation? A. Coko Smith. Westtield Creek Mis? sion?Simpson Jones. Chesterfield Cir? cuit?A. Ervin. Zoar Circuit and Lynch's Creek Mission?Supplied by C. A. Plyler. Hanging Rock Circuit?T. W. Muuuorlyo. Lancaster .Station?J. R. Little. Belle Air Circuit?J. F. Eug Innd. Marion* District?J. W. Kelly, P. E.?Marion Station?W. C. Power. Marion Circuit?W. L. Pogues. Buck Swamp Circuit?W. W. Jones and D. Tiller. Little Rock Circuit?J. C. Stull. Bunuettsvillo Circuit?J. A. Mood and L. M. Hamer. North Marlboro Circuit ?E. T.^Hodges. R. R. Pegues, super? numerary. Kiugstreo Circuit?A. Net? tles. Johnsonville Circuit?J. C. Rus? sell. Liberty Chapel Circuit?A. J. Staf? ford. Lynch's Creek Circuit?D. W. Seale. Dirlingtou Station?A. M. Chreitzberg. Georgetown Station?A. J. Stokes. Bucksvillo aud Conwuyboro ?C. C. Fisbburu. Conwayboro Circuit und Mission?R. L. Duffie und A C. Mann. Waccamuw Circuit und Mission ?W. H. Kirteu. Spartanrurg District? T. G. Her bert, P. E.?Spartanburg Station?C. H. Pritchurd. Spartauburg Circuit and Mission?J. C. Crisp. Cherokee Circuit ?To bo supplied. Rich Hill Circuit? To bo supplied by J. F. Smith' Pucolet Circuit?J. Leo Dixou. Fair Forest Cir? cuit?J. B. Wilson. Uuiouvillu Station ?S. A. Weber. Gosheu Hill Circuit? N, K. Melton. Belmont Circuit?M. A. McKibbeo. Clinton Circuit?R. N. Wells. Cauo Creek Circuit?T. W. Smith. Laurens Circuit?J. B. Tray wick. President' WoLYinl College?A. M. Shipp. Professors Wofford College ?W. Smith, A. H. Lester. Editor of Southern Christian Advocate?F. M. Ken? nedy. Superintendent Caroliua Orphan Homo?R. C. Oliver. Agent Carolina Orphan Home?J. H. C. MeKtuuey. Cgkesrury District?H. M. Mood, P. E. ? Cokesbury Station?W. W. Mood. Cokesbury?J. W. Murray, H. W. Whitakcr. Abbeville Station?W. T. Capers. Abbeville?R. R. Daguall. Lowndos.ville Station?a. J. Cautheu. C. V. Barnes, supernumerary. Tum? bling Shoals?John Finger. Greenwood ?Wm. Hutto; W. H. Liwton, supernu? merary. South Abbeville?G. M. Boyd. Newberry Station?Manuiug P.rowu. Newborry?J. L. Shuford, D. D. Dautz lor. Little Saluda?G. W. M. Creigh ton. Edgefiold?Wm. Thomas. Cokes bury School?G. F. Round. Greenville District?R. F. Franks, P. E.?Greenvillo Station?E. J. Mey uardic. Greenvillo?J. Attoway. Bueua Vista nod Batesville?A. B. Stcphous, supernumerary. Roidvillu?W. Bow? man. Walhalla?J. W. Dicksou; F. M. Morgan, supernumerary. Pickcosvillo ?O. L. Duraut. Williamstou?R. W. Barber. Seneca Circuit aud Mission? To bo supplied by H. Tyler. Brushy Creok?To bo supplied by J. Q. Stock? man. Anderson Station?G. T. Har? mon. Anderson Circuit and Mission? D. D. Byars; W. A. Hodges, supernu? merary. Pendleton?D. J. MoMillen. Cheoheo Circuit and Mission?J. C. Davis. President Williamslon Fomalo College?S. Lander. Transferred to Baltimore Conference?T. A. Griffiths. Superannuated Preachers?N. Tal ley, J. W. Townseud, W. C. Patterson, D. Derrick, E. J. Peunington, L. Scar? borough, John Watts, A. McCorquoilalo. CLER1CUS. A Costly Contest.?Tho exponses of the November election in tho city of New York havo just been footed up. 130,000 votos wore polled, aud the ex? pense to the city of holding tho election was 130,000, or nearly ouo dollar for every vote polled. Tho expeuso to thG Uuitod States was $100,000, or nearly throo dollars for every vote polled. Tho Port Royal Railroad bridgo is nearly completed. It is expected that tho road will bo in running order early in tho coming year. Ei <=? cjH It e m ?. Cm Matters.?The price of singls copies of the Phcenix is five cents. ' ' Professor Mi lam's soiree comes off this (Thursday) evening, at 8 o'clock. It has been suggested?and very pro? perly, too, we think?that as New Year's day is a legal holiday, that it be kept up more generally than heretofore. Let the banks lead off in tho matter. Mr. Jackson's "little store" is the place to secure holiday presents. He has beveral bargaiu counters, with arti? cles varying in prico from ten cents to one dollar; he has, besides, usoful and fancy articles to suit heavy purses. Mr. Franklin has made the necessary arrangements to have a "good time" during the Christmas holidays. Among the amusements may be mentioned test of speed between saddle and harness horses. Thero will be a variety of eat? ables and drinkables on the grounds. Tho road to the track is being put in order as rapidly as the bad weather will permit. Messrs. R. C. Shiver a: Co. are arrang? ing a mammoth raffle of handsome chro mos, and as tho tickets aro being dis? posed of rapidly, there is uo doubt that it will bo mado up in time for tho lucky winners to make presents on Christmas. Tho opizooty id fust disappearing from our midst. Horses are again working ns of old, and seem to have suffered but little from the inuludy. Friday, December 20, is the twelfth anniversary of the signing the ordinance of secession. It is also the shortest day iu the year?the suu rises at 0.59 and seta at 1.58. Tho Legislature takes a recess to-mor? row uutil the 7tii of January. Hou. Ii. Ii. Carpenter has duly quali? fied as Judge of the Fifth Circuit, und eutered upon the duties of his office. Ho will roside iu Columbia. We have bad regular Legislative wea? ther for tbe past two days?cold aud rainy. Mr. R. A. K?enau is about to estab? lish a wood aud coal yard, near the Greenville aud Columbia Railroad depot, where consumers can obtain fuel in largo aud small quantities. It will prove a great convenience to the citizens and a source of profit to the proprietor. The latest styles wedding aud visiting cards and envelopes, tastily priulcd, can be obtained at the Piioinix office. It is understood that the United States Court will adjourn on Satuiduy. The following officers to serve for the ensuing Masonic yoar wore elected at the last regalar communication of Columbia Chapter No. 5, R. A. M.: H. P., W. C. Swaffield; K., A. Oliver; S., R. Wenrn; C. of H., R. A. Kcenan; P. S., John Dorsey; R. A, C, John C. Morrison; G. M. 3d Y., W. Williams; G. M. 2d V., H. M. Gibson; G. M. 1st V.. J. B. Ezell; Treasurer, C. F. Jackson; Secretary, G. W. Parker; Seutiuel, J. P. Williams. Messrs. Wearu .t Uix having made tho ueeessary arrangements in their new gallery of art, aro now taking pictures of different styles and qualities?from six? teen for $2 to 6100 each. A visit to the gallery will repay tho time required. Governor Moses has appointed Dr. H. Jones a Health Officer for Hilton Head, aud William A. Hayuc a Notary Fubiic for Mariou County. James A. Wright, of Abbeville, Wil? liam A. Hayn*?, of Marion, Whitaor Symmes, of Greenville, J. F. Suth? erland, of Xershaw, Elihu C. Baker, of Darlington, and Gco. Tuxberry, of Uuiou, have beeu appointed Commis? sioners of the Uuited States Court. Messrs. D. C. Peixotto .V Sous adver? tise a lot of diamonds, watches, etc., at public sale, this morning. As tho holidays aro approaching, pr I'seut-seck crs cuu, doubtless, bo accommodated at reasonable figures. Mr. McKenzio publishes some inte? resting information, this morning, fcr the littto folks. The graud openiog at headquarters comes off to-day. That it will provu attractive, thoro is not the shadow of a doubt. In consequence of tbo inclement wea? ther, Prof. Milam has postponed his soirco until Monday ovoniog next. Wo havo received tho first number of tho Conservator, published at Andsrson Court House, by Brown & Haynio. Its typographical appearance reflects great credit on the publishers, and its food for tho mental nppetito shows a master oaterer. Tho Chapman Sisters open their en? gagement oi two nights at Iiwiu's Hall, this evening. Elegant people will iu tho future de? sist from describing suddenly cold wea? ther as a "cold snap" or a "cold spell." The proper Euglish for tho occasion in that wo arocxperioaciug a "polar wavo." When a man has tried everything, aud found it will not auswer, lot him go whero thero is an echo and try that. Don't have fire about your gin house. Live up to your engagements. I Ja Igo James L>. Orr leave* for Wash iagton to-day, to arrange affairs relative to bis Russian ambassadorship. The Jadge is recovering from a severe spell of sickness, and looks thinner than nsoal. Judge Orr received aa official notifica? tion on Friday last from Secretary Fish of his confirmation as Minister from the United States to Russia. He responded by a telegram Monday, indicating his acceptance of the unexpected and unso? licited honor. He communicated the resignation of his judgesbip to Qov. Moses and the Assembly yesterday. It is understood that the Administration desires Judge Orr to sail as soon as prac? ticable. He may sail, therefore, about the middle of January, but would prefer not to encounter the rigors of the St. Petersburg climate nntil the middle of March. His son, about twenty-ono years of age, will accompany him to St. Pe? tersburg. Railroad Accident?Miraculous Preservation.?The passenger train over the Wilmington, Columbia and Au? gusta Railroad, due hero at 3.-10 yester? day morning, met with a heavy casualty. When about three miles from Fair Bluff, N. C, the train ran off the track, and the stoves having upset, set fire to the oars, destroying the two sleeping cars? the one for Charleston and the other for Augusta?and the first and second class couches. The bedding was saved, and fortunately nobody was hurt. It was certainly a miraculous preservation, as tho cars were running rapidly at the time of the run-oil. The express and baggage cars were aninjured. The Cotton Tax.?A Washington de? spatch states that the cotton tax will come before tho Ways and Means Com? mittee to-day, and that the question be argued for the claimants by ex-Gov. Her?cbel V. Johnson, of Georgia. There is uo measure which could be passed by a Republican Congress which would do more towards benefiting the South and bringing about u permanent reconcilia? tion between the two sections, than the Act for refunding the tax on cotton. Pucenixiana.?A wise man has more ballast thau sail. UncleS-iin's barking is done by 21,000, 1)00 dogs. Vesuvius wasn't properly cured of its last eruption. Keep good company or none. A New York boy of fifteen claims that j he was born drunk. Lou't color your walls yellow. It pro? duces melancholy. Never curry your matches, powder and whiskey in tho same pocket. The feast of imagination?having no dinner, but reading a cookery book. If a toper aud a quart of whiskey were left together, which would be drunk first? Hartford Insurance Companies.? Tue Boston Post, of December G, 1S72, says: The Insurance Spectator, for December, has tho following deserved aud appro? priate mention of tho Hartford com? panies. Certainly, they are entitled to all, aud even warmer, praise than is uttered: "There is something almost sublime iu the attitude of the Hartford com? panies at this trying time. Not a com? pany is ombarrassed; not one talks of discouragement; losses will be paid dol? lar for dollar, ob soon as adjusted; Janu? ary dividends are stopped, of course, but otherwise the 83,000,000 lost is treated ouly as an incentive to new en? terprise and braver progress. "The Old Hartford sustains its gran? deur of prestigo, in spito of Boston, just as it did in spite of Chicago. These immense conflagrations, which wipe out of existence cutiro cities und destroy property to the amount of millions of dollars, compel people to examine into lu.surunce ns tliey uover did before. Aud, when this inquisition is made, the Old Hartford endures every test and every criticism in a way which is almost sublime. Prompt and euro to pay in full; backed by stockholders who are ready to guarantee all oontracts; manag? ed by men of tho very highest ability and honor; served by agents of unex? ceptionable character and capacity; and, in all particular*, filling tho ideal of a true insurance company, tho Hartford only gains a stronger hold upon public confidence with every one of these great historical fires, whoso pathway is lined with bankruptcies. No one who holds tho :policy of the Old Hartford neod doubt that he is really insured." Messrs. Black k Waring are the agents of this old and staunch company. In our local column of yesterday's issue allusion was made to tho house of Messrs. J. T. M. Orendorf A- Co., of Baltimore, whoso agent being iu town was prepared to wait upon our citizens. Referring to our advertising columns, it will bo perceived that "Old Cabinet," "Old Neotar,"and "Golden Crown," are their specialties. Having been awarded tho highest diploma by the lato Cotton States Fair for these goods, we are free to say that these brands should command tho attention of oar merchants as well as all those who may desire a pure and genuine nrticic. ?? Xu- Aspko aching Holidays.?The near approach of the Christmas festival ?the only one of the year which takes hold of all classes and ell agee, and is characterized by a pervading sentiment of letting self drop for the time, and de? voting the occasion to that kind of en? joyment which ia derived from trying to make others happy?is becoming mani? fest in the holiday aspect of the stores. If "coming events" of a sombre charac? ter sometimes "cast their shadows be? fore," those of a brighter nature, like the Christmas times, may have likewise their herald messengers. At any rate, the expectation of receiving tokens of friendship, and the blessedness of giv? ing, creates an unwonted animation at this time, which the thop-keepers be? comingly assist by providing ample and various facilities for the gratification of generous sentiments. As the period of gifts and social festivities draws nearer, the venders of appropriate and attract? ive wares and fabrics of all kinds rival each other in the display in their win? dows and in advertising columns. The varioty and quality of Christmas goods now offered are really surprising, and even perplexing to those who wander about the streets, unable, without great loss of time, to examine and eompare, so us to come to a decision what to se? lect. The spectators suffer somewhat the same sense of bewilderment and he? sitation as at a great banquet, where there is no bill of faro. In order to ena? ble the public to know what to choose and where to find it, the advertising co? lumns of Tue Phoenix afford conveni? ences which are well understood and availed of by the wiser classes of both sellers and buyers. Scprrme CoUBT, WEri\-f.?Dii, Decem? ber 18.?Court met at 10 A. M. Pre? sent?Chief Justice Moses and Asso? ciate Justices Wright and Willard. Tho following decision was rendered: Jesse Roof vs. the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company. Mo? tion for new trial refused. Opinion by Wright, A. J. Willard, A. J., filed dis? senting opinion. The Court adjourned till Thursday, 19th, at 10 A. M., when the Second Cir? cuit will be called. United States Court, December 18. Tho Court met at 10 A. M., Judge Bond presiding. Geo. W. Miller vs. Edwin F. Gary, et al, in equity. On motion of Mr. Young, solicitor for complainant, and upon hearing tho argument of counsel, it is ordered that tho injunction heretofore ordered in this case be continued till the further order of the court, and that the question upon the demurrer and all other questions be reserved for n further hear? ing and argument at tho next term of this court, to be held at Charleston. The case of the United States vs. John T. Craig and others, for conspiracy, was taken up, and occupied the court up to j the hour of adjournment, when they took a recess until 6 P. M. List of New Advertisements. J. T. M. Orendorf?Whiskies, etc. J. E. Dent?Agent's Sale. R. k W. C. Sw&flldld?Clothing. Christmas Goods at McKenzie's. Situation Wanted. D. C. Peixotto A- Sons?Auction. N. E. Edwards?Notice. C. V. Antwerp?Christmas Presents. Jacob Levin?Stockholders' Meeting. C. F. Jackson?Fine Goods. Hope A- Gyles?Sweet Potatoes. Wearn & Hix?Choop Pictnres. I Ccpid's Amduscaoes.?The sly archer, J Love, shoots his arrows from many I coigns of vantage, but it is doubtful if , he delivers his heart-taking shafts from j any ambush with more effect than when I he arms them from tho braids and folds ' aud ringlets of a superb head of hair. Ladies who have not been favored by nature with this crowning charm of wo l manhood, can readily and certainly in i crease the volume of their hair and im I part to it a silken lustre by using Lyon's ' Katharion as a daily dressing; while those whom Providence baa blessed with a superabundance of this "glory" of the sex, can preserve it, undiminished, in quantity and undiminished in beauty to tho latest period of lifo._ There is a ger? minating principle in Kathairon which literally compels the hair to grotc. It ex? tirpates scurf, dandruff, and all exfolia? tions and excresencea of tho scalp which interfere with the rapid and healthy de? velopment of the fibres. JdSF* For Cough, Bronchitis and Con ! sumption, in its early stages, nothing j equals Dr. Pierce'a Golden Medical Dis j covery. _ _D19 tf3 Shocking Murder of Two Little Children.?One of those terrible trage? dies which from time to time startle a 1 community, and"for which the-e appears no conceivablo cause, occurred at Co lumbiana, Ohio, Tuesday. A man named Erben Porter was left in a room with his two children, one aged three and the other one year. His wife was in an up? per apartment attending to her domestic duties, when sho suddenly heard a terri? ble shriek from the girl. Rushing down stairs sho beheld both her little ones stretched on tho floor, mangled aud bloody, while her husband was walking coolly off, carrying in his hand the hatchet with which he had committed the fiendish net, and with which ho had just before been cracking hickory nuts. Tho mother was so overcome by horror and grief a.t to bo incapable of giving an alarm uutil the wretched murderer had escaped.