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COLUMBIA, S. C. Tuesday Horning, January 20,1874. About JtiMuminlii Complaint is made all over the State ?of increase in the assessments of pro? G?erty for taxation. This was the griev? ance particularly complained of in Ma? rion. It ia charged that the valuation of a large proportion of the real estate in that County was unreasonable, arbi? trary, and in violation of the letter of the law which regulates the dalies: of ihe Oounty Board of Equalization. In Newborry, as wo learn from the Herald, man who had prepared to pay their taxes according to the levy of the Legis? lator?, high as it is, were astounded to find that their assessments, rendered in ?on oath, have, in very many oases, been donbled by the board. The amounts whioh they had carefully hoarded from their scanty earnings with whioh to pay ?this tribute, they find, to their conster? nation, only half enough. Ruin atares them in the lace, and they oall anxiously for some, mode of esoape from it. At the public meeting in Columbia, a week ago, the Court House rung with the same sad stories of monstrous cxaotion. It was stated that the present assessment tu numerous oases was as much as ten times the value of the property and twice the amount fixed upon last year by the present administration. It was part of the aotion of the meeting to ap? point a committee to wait upon tbe Go? vernor to bring this matter of excessive assessments pointedly to his notice, and to ask him to have a fair valuation made. The Governor, in reply, stated that it was not within his funotions to do so, and referred the committee to the Comptroller-General, who had issued< a circular upon the subject. This cir? cular was printed in our columns iast - Saturday, and is now in possession of vShe country. Tho amount of it is, that there is a presumption that the assessments ren? dered in to the Comptroller's offioo are -xiorrect. The abstracts of real and per? sonal property in the several Counties, it says, have been equalized by the j County Boards of Equalization, and the assessments thus made have been con -firmed by the State Board of Equaliza? tion. Being thus assumed to be aoou xato and fair, the Comptroller seems a little put out by "tho frequent and seemingly hurried petitions" whioh come to him for abatement of assess? ments. He accordingly issues instruc? tions in the mode of forwarding appli? cations, whioh mast be complied with, or they will not receive notice at his hands. The first is one that cannot be oomplied with by persons in distress? -"No petition will be received until the tax is paid in fall to the Oounty Trea? surer. " How oan the tax-payer, who. finds bis tax double the amount whioh he had a right to expeot, and which is all that he has been able to provide, 'comply with this part of the iustruo tione? It is plainly impossible for him to do it. And if ho could, he well might question the good sense of pay? ing an amount that ho knows te be exor? bitant, and take tho risk of being able to demonstrate thut faot to the Comp? troller's satisfaction, and to secure the .abatement desired. He knows that the Constitution of South Carolina requires that "all property subject to taxation shall bo taxed in proportion to ita value," and he knows that it is made the busi? ness of the General Assembly to "pre? scribe such regulations as shall Bocure a just valuation of all property, real and personal," &o. He knows this to be tho fundamental law, and ho claims his rights under it. At the samo time, ho knows the valae of his proporty to be what he can got for it iu the market, and no more. Now, when assessments amouut to more?doublo in many cases ?than he can get for his property, ho knows thut ho is unfairly dealt with, and that tbo State is imposing upon uim. An 1 ho must necessarily regard the Comptroller's instructions to pay up according to an unjust assessment, and trust to the uhauueu of having tho wrong dono him remedied, with an un? favorable eye. The Comptroller says that tho State Board of Equalization "has confirmed tbo assessments" which were mado by tbo County Auditors. Wo beg to differ with the Comptroller upon this point. It hardly went through tho furms, oven, of its proper action. This we showod in an article in this journal on tho 14th of December. Under the law, the Board is mado to consist of ono mem? ber from eaoh Congressional District of tho State, to bo elected by Us qualified voters, tho Governor, Seoretnry of State and Comptrolier-Goueral being ex-officio members. Its duties aro to meet in Co? lumbia on or boforo tbo 5th of Ootober, to equalize tho valuation of the real property of tho Stal,o. Thoy aro to iako au oath or affirmation to perform this doty to the best of their knowledge and ability. Being put in possession of the Abstracts of real property by the Comptroller, tbey are to proceed, ander certain rales, to revise them, and make tho final valuation. Now we raise tbeee points and submit them to the ooantry. First, that the confirmation of the assessments of the County Auditors by the State Board of Equalization is necessary to make them of force. Secondly, that this Board itself mast be properly constituted ander the law before it can discharge this duty. We are persuaded that the State Board of Equalization was not properly consti? tuted, from the fact that no persons composing it were elected by the qualified voters o! the Congressional Distriots, and that they did not meet in Columbia on or before the 5th of Octo? ber to equalize tho valuation of the real property. It was thus not competent, from its organization, "to confirm the assessments,"assaid by tho Comptroller. The Governor, Comptrollor, Scorctary of State, a gentleman from Sumter (ap? pointed but not elected) and auother person, also presumably appointed, met in December. This was not the Board contemplated by tho law, nor wbb this the time for its meeting. It had no authority to consider the assessments, and, in point of fact, did not. Before it could proceed to do so, it was bound to take an oath or affirmation, as men? tioned before, to discharge the duty faithfully. No auch oath was adminis? tered. Nor were the reports examined. The time was too short. The County Auditora' statements were acquiesced in, and the State Board of Equalization (so-called) shirked its duty. In no pro? per sense of the word, did it confirm the assessments made by the Coanty Auditors. The decision of the grave matter of tho basis of taxation was loft to them exclusively, and tho conse? quence was the addition of $26,000,000 to the assessment of tho taxable pro? perty of tho State, when ut least that amount should have been subtracted from it. The Aot constituting the State Board of Equalization and defining its functions, seems to bo intended as a check and corrective. But it was vio? lated in the way we have described, and hence all the ills of this excessive assess? ment of property which we hear on all sides. It is a question which we leave to wiser men than ourselves, whether soelr assessment is legally binding or not. -. -+ - Tile Italian Immlgruiit* Amongst Us, Mr. Felix Cardarclli appears in print with an appeal in behalf of some of his countrymen?Italians?who have re oontly reached our city, and who have not yet secured such situations as they desiro. This is all proper enough; but Mr. Cardarelli indulges in some com? ments which the circamstances do not justify, and makes some suggestions which are as uuwise as they aro imprac? ticable, lie complains that those Italians are allowed to drift about the streets in a penniless, starving and helpless condi? tion. It is very hard, ho thinks, that they should bo permitted to sutler. Wo don't think tho oaso so bad us Mr. Car dnrolli makes it out. lie 1ms but small acquaintance with tho facts. These im? migrants came on their own responsi? bility, not having beforehand secured places to which they should go. No ono here, therefore, is responsible for I the difficulties iu which they fiud them? selves. These have boon unduly and improperly magnified. Mr. Fiugorliu, who accompaniod tho party as interpre? ter, has done his part faithfully. Ho hold out no improper inducements for them to oomo. fJnco arrived, ho exerted himself to get them situatious, and has remained by them Lo counsel aud pro? tect them to tho beat of his ability. They arrived on last Tuesday morning, and wore provided with comfortable lodgings ut tho Fair Grounds, where tbey have been liberally furuished with wood and provisions by a numbor of our Citizens. Father Folohi, ni Italian priest at Charleston, came up with them, and sent oil a dospntoh to Maj. Bomar, of Spartanburg, on Wodnusday, to inquire if he would reoeivo them. Ho replied ho woald, at ten dollars a month, with board, lodging and fire wood, and would besides pay their railroad ex? penses from Alston to Spartanburg. But for somo reason they did not go. Pending their uuoertaiuty as to what to do, Maj. Morgan, of this noighborhood, generously oamo forward and offered to take tho wholo of thorn on his placo, and give tbom provisions, lodging und fire-wood uutil they coald mako perma? nent and satisfactory arrangements. Ho was willing and expects to givo a limited number omploymout himsolf at ?fair wages. Ho has homes, land and fire-wood at their service for a nominal rent tho first year?soy one dollar per acre for every ucre cultivated?and will employ their spare time at fifty cents a day to work for him. These were libe? ral terms, and twenty-five of them, with Mr. Fingorlin, went to the Major's plantation, where they have been com? fortable ever since. The others saw fit, after agreeing to go, to decline doing so. Under these oironmstanoes they have remained at the Fair Grounds, the re? cipients of favors from oar oitizens, who have generously extended to them the helping hand. Some have beeu em? ployed on jobB, and all will no doubt find something to do, if they desire it. A telegram from Mr. Bomar is expected now, while wo write, renewing his offer. Mr. Cardarolli'a appeal for kindness to them is all very well. But his implied censure on our people for tho supposed hardships theso immigrants have in? curred, is not just. And in point of fact, they havo boon well trouted, con? sidering the circumstances of their case. Indeed, they bavs declined comforts | which were offered to them und within easy reach of tho town. Tho proposi? tion to raise $1,000 to foed them and send them baok to New York, is wild and visionary, and wholly unnecessary. Our contemporary, tho Union-Herald, makes a feeble effort to turn this little inoident to political account'. He and bis correspondent overlook the impor? tant facts which we havo brought to light, and which make their piteous ap? peals to charity Iouk ridiculous. Hiebe people are welcome, they havo bcon cor? dially received, they havo hud liberal proposals made to them, aud they can get employment at fair wuges, or rent land on most favorable- terms, if they desire it. Let them go to work like men. Some of tho propositions they have declined are very good to blurt with. We have knowu many excellent persons accept such torms willingly. A good citizen now of this place took $100 a year and found for five years in the State of New York, aud saved $00 a year. It was the foundation of his com? petence and? tho beginning of tho pros? perity which has attended him in life. Our citizens will cheerfully sustain these strangers until they get good places, and those they can have for the nskiug. . -??-? The Civiii Bigots Bili,.?It is under? stood that the House Judiciary Com? mittee have decided to report tho Civil Bights Bill without the feature relating I to common schools, and it will probably I pass tho House in this shape-. The bill will give tho negro equal rights in hotel.", churches, cemeteries and public convuyances.? Washington telegram. Not in churches. They aro support? ed by the public, bat not in the sense in which public schools are; nor aro tboy licensed. They aro in a peculiar sense privato property. Congress daro not begin to legislato in religious or eccle? siastical matters. Besides, churches were not included in the original bill. ?<??-? i'uiiHe Meeting. A public meeting of the citizens of Kichland County will be held in the Court Honso, nt Columbia, on tbo first Monday in February, to elect delegates to the State Tax-Payers' Convention, to be held in Cojumbiu on tho 17th of February. A full attend inoo is re? quested, john McKenzie, Chuirmau of Adjourned Meeting. A. C. Mooke, Secretary. Tim "Water (location. Mit. Editoh: It is proper that the citizens should bs informed thai a large waste of tho water supply i* daily and nightly taking place, especially during tho night. On Sunday night, fully 250,000 gallons of spriug water wan ruu off, fully enough fur a full day's supply. The distributing reservoir is divided into two sections. In one, wc aim to keep spring water, und in the other, river water, for an emergency. Tho water wasted on Sunday night was wholly from the spring water section. On Monday morning, wo had to turn on tho river water, as thcro was but a amull accumulation of water in the old receiv? ing reservoir. It is estimated that tho springs sup? ply daily about 270,000 gallons. If, in tho night timo, 250,000 of it be let loony from tho hydrants and supply pipes, where is tho daily supply to como from? According to tho present rato of con? sumption, the remaining 20,000 gallons would supply tho city about thirty minutes! If tho citizens prefer to havo tbo spring water to oso for drinking pur? poses, instead of having it lot looso to wash out gutters and for other unne? cessary purposes, we respectfully sng gost that they appeal for a remedy to tho Mayor and Aldermen of the oity, who alone havo tho power to correct the waste. We aro powerless to do any? thing. S. A. PEAECE, Jit., Agent Colombia Water Power Co. Before and After.? A man who bad bcon married about six mouths, says tbo Detroit Press, waB yestorduy finding fault with tho pricos at tho City Hall Market, Baying that ho couldu't under? stand how it was. Thoy usod to figure, as ho sat with his arms around her waist of a Sunday night, that a pourd of sugar, two ounces of tea, tivo pounds of meat, half a pock of potatoos and ten pounds! of flour, represented by $2.50 c.ish, would run tnein a week; but tbe fact was bo usod up $15 per week, and was then buugry half tho timo. Tableaux Vivants. I change of programme. By special request the ladies or the Monument Association will repeat Ibeir performance of last evening. PROGRAMME?PABT I. 1. Soene from Kenilwortb. 2. Ooriolanns before tbe Oates of Borne. 3. Execution of Joan of Arc. 4. Moses' Return from the Fair. part n. 1. Duel after tbe Masquerade Ball. 2. Egmout's Dream. 3. Scene from Rob Boy. d. Quilp interrupts Mrs. Q lilp's Tot?. Doors open at 7 o'clock; performances to commenco at 8. Admission to tbe hall, fifty cents. BufresbmeulB served during tbe evening. I War in Trrredonne. La.?Tun Ne on oes Murdering, Outraging and Burning ?Further developments of tbe Terrohonne affair show that late on Wednesday night a despatch was re ooived in the city from seven of tho most prominent citizens in Terrebonuoi Parish, addressed to Gov. Kellogg, and calling upon him for assistance. Iii stated that tue negro strikers in tbat Parish und District had broken out into open riot, and were murdering white people, buruing houses, plantation mills, and committing the wildest out rages. Gov. Kellogg stated that he had also rcoeived a similar desputch, aud had ordered a strong force of militia, aador Captain Suow, fully armed und equipped, to procuro a special traiu and proceed to the spot, aud spare no exer? tion to at once suppress (be insurrec? tion- From his words and action, he seemed deeply nrgeut in tho matter, and, indeed, stuted the peace would be upheld ut all hazards and the mobs dis? persed. What the nature of the dtfti eulty was has beeu already explained, and appears to have beeu caused by tbe efforts of the negroes tu compel the plauters to pay them on their own terms uud keep other.-, from working. From threats, they proceeded to actions, whioh appear to have been of the worst kind, the entire Parish being over-run by armed bunds, and white residents being compelled to flee for their lives. Later?Arrival of the Troops ?By a desputch to Gov. Kellogg, Thursday evening, it was ascertained that the troops arrived safely and without diffi? culty. Tho disturbance had been quelled, or rather tho mobs, which had paraded the Parish with threats of vio lonce, had dispersed to thoir homes, pre? paratory to a grand rally und muss meot ing on Saturday, when some trouble may be apprehended. The troops now on hand consist of u large detachment of infantry, some forty iu ull, ouo piece of artillery, uud a company of cavalry, all uudor command of Major Flauna gan, Chief of Detectives. They are deemed sufficient for any emergency, and will probably quell such difficulty as may arise. The mass meeting whioh is auuounced to take place will be ad? dressed by tho leaders of tho strikers, and they may be worked into a fury, though it is bolievcd more pacific coun? sels will prevail. Bump Keys, tho roputed leader of the mob aud member of the legislative committee which went up as a sort of court of inquiry, had a conversation with General Badger beforo ho left, and was informed that it would be better were he to toll the colored people that they must allow all who desired to work at any wages to do so; otherwise, the troops would interfere. Keys replied tbat lie would see this policy was cur? ried out; and as the committee has doubtlusH also urrived, their interfer? ence may have something to do with the present paei?e situation. [Xew Orleans Picayune. Grand L?dge Knights of Pythias. The Grand Lodge met iu Charleston, ut Pythian Hall, Wednesday evening, Jan? uary 1-1, 1874. After transaction of tbe regular business, the following officers were elected for tho ensuing Pythian year, and installed by tho retiring Grand Uhaucullur, A. T. Smythc; E. II. Rodgers, of Slouownll, No. G, CharLa tou, G.G.; O. F. Unwell, of Myrtle, No. 3, Columbia, V. G. C.j M, Furch? gott-, of Germania, No. 5, Charleston. G. B.; W. 12. Milligan, of Slouowall, No. G, Charleston, G. R. und C. S.; F. K. Houston, of Friendship, No. 4, Charles? ton, G. G.; A. E. Philippy, of Germa? nia, No. 5, Charleston, G, I. S.J H. N. Emlyn, cf Myrllo, No. 3, Columbia, G. O. S.; R. Sonior, of Friendship. No. -1, Charleston, Organist. A. T. Smythe, G. V. P., assumes that chair by virtue of hia former office, ho having sorved full term its Grand Chancellor. N. K Beeil, of Germania, No. 5, P. G. C, to All original vacancy created by former Grand Chancellor, having served twu full terms. P. G. C. N. K. Becd, of Germauit, No. ?, Suprcrno Representa? tive. Tho following aro Roprc&eulativcs tu tho Supreme Lodgo of tho World from this jurisdiction: P. G. C. A. T. Smythe, of Friendship, No. 4; P. G. C. N. K. Reed, of Germania, No. 5. The committees for the ensuing year aro nt follows: On Laws and Supervision?J. J. Roao, of Stouewoll, No. G; H. N. Emlyn, of Myrtle, No. 3; J. S. Siug, ol Damon, No. 2. Fiunnco and Mileage? A. Prince, of Stonowell, No. G; J. H. Albers, of* Germania, No. 5; A. 11. Spencer, of Friendship, No. d. Ap? peal aud Grievances?A. T. Smytho, ol Friendship, No. 4; R. toouiur, of Friend? ship, No. 1: H. A. Cohen, of Germania, No. 5. Return aud Crodentiuls?N. K. Rood, of Friendship, No. d; O. F. Howell, of Myrtle, No. 3; F. K. Hous? ton, of Friendship, No. 4. Stato of the Order?A. T. Smythe, of Friendship, No. d; N. K. Reed, of Germania, No. 5; F. K. Houston, of Friendship, No. 4, Gen. James Rodgurs, ex-mcmber oi Congress from tho Fourth District, and n native of Union County, died ou the 20th of December. City Matters.?Subscribe for tbe Piken ix. Cask will be tbe rale at tbe Phojnix office hereafter. To day is the anniversary of the battlo of Oowpens, in 1781. The General Assembly convenes this jsvenieg, at 7 o'clock. I These last few nights have been rather ! suggestive of matrimony. I Politicians aro beginning to poll their I wires for tbe next campaign. ! A great many valuable house plants hive boon mined by tho recent flavwre oold. The Governor has appointed W. M. I Burton a Trial Justice, for Horry Caunty. Wo are thankful to Mayor Alexander for a copy of tho Illustrated News, pub? lished nt Sydney, Australia. Tbo merohant who couldn't advertise because times aro hard, was trying to soll bis sigu yesterday. A main of cooks is to bo fought at the icock pit of Wm. M. Fine, at tho State Capitol Saloon, commencing Wednes? day, the 21st instant. ' i What a terrible thing a newspaper is, to bo enrol People do not scruple to iget into a row, bat are Lorrifiod at the I thought of their names in the papers, i It will be seen that, on a second ap? pearance of Mr. Jacob Levin's adver? tisement, bis absconding at:v>ronticc has come dowu iu height from eight to four feet and ten inches. What a falling off! Tbe gin-house of Mr. A. W. "Geiger," situated in Lexington County, about eight miles from this city, was entirely destroyed by tiro on Thursday last. Tbo fire was accidental, and involves a loss of about $7,000, upon whieh there was no insurance. Tho "local" of the Phoenix, we see, is registered at tho Charleston Hotel. 'What puzzles his "sub." about tbe mat tor is, who could have transcribed his signature correctly for publication. Wo know that his cbirography is nearly as good u3 wus that of Horace Greeley or Bufus Choato. Tbe Public Ledger Almanac for 1374 reaches us iu handsomo dross and rich with every conceivable kind of valuable statistical informatioa. Liko everything else whiah comes from the bunds of Geo. W. Childs, tho king of journalism, it is sui generis and original, even in tho path of iufiuite precedent. A correspondent expresses tbe opinion that,, in some cases, coal oil accidents result from using too small wicks in lamps, by which a dangerous space is left at tbe edges for tbe oommanioation of explosive elements. This is very probable, and it is worth while for those using lamps to guard against it. I A telegram was received, last evening, from Captaiu Thomas H. Bo mar, Engi? neer of tho Spartanburg and Aehevillo Bailroad, offering to take twenty-five of tbe Italian immigrants, and pay them each $10 a month and board. It is likely that tbe proposition will be ac-1 oeptcd. Mr. Fiogorlin, tbe Commis? sioner, is expected in town this morning. We are requested by tbe Chairman of tbe public meeting, held on Monday, tbo 12th, to say thut tbe committee ap? pointed to prepare business will report to tbe.District meeting, which has been called to meet on tbo first Monday in February. Ou that day, delegates will bo elected to represent tbo tax-payers of tbo County iu tbo State Tax-Payers' Convention. Thcro will, in conse? quence, be uo meeting on next Wednes? day, tho 21st iust., as previously an? nounced. St. Nicholas, for February, opens wilb a charming little poem by W. C. Brynut. and theo, on tho very first page, tho stories begiu with a well-told talo of the middle ages, "Bianco and Beppo," by 1 J. S. Stacy, full of tbo flavor of youth? ful chivalry, raid illustrated by a most , exquisite engraving by Miss Scanneil. Among the pictures is a very curious 1 and amusing druwing by F. Beard, showing how little boys may change into frogs, if they play leap-frog too i much. Thcro aro usoini articles on tbo "Velocity of Light," "Wood Carving," and about (bat curious animal tho "Manatee." Two pages for little, folks i are given this month; and there is somo capital talk from "Juck-in-the . Pulpit;" a lively pantomimo for parlor actiDg, by G. B. Bartlott, and a well filled "Biddlo Box." Tho frontispiece, by W. Brooks, entitled "In Sister's ; Care," is a vigorous, well drawn picture. This number of 67. Nicholas, liko tho last, while it keeps its individuality in every particular, shows a decided dispo? sition to accept freely every advantago \ offered by its late absorption of Our 1'oung Folks. Tbo old readers of tho latter magazine will recognizo several of tboir favorito authors in this number of 67. Nicholas, which, by tbo way, abounds iu illustrations, tbero being no less than tifty pictures ia it, all of thorn good, 4ud some of them remarkably fiue. The Tadleaux?Tale entertain men t wan very well attended last'evening, and highly appreciated by the cultivated au? dience present. Tbe scenes were life? like, varied and beautiful, and some of them thrillingly interesting. The ladies deserve much credit for their spirited exertions. The refreshments were a success. We hope that, this evening, there will be music between the scenes, to soothe the savage breasts of those who find the pauses too long. Some good friend shonld offer a piano to-day. Another entertainment will be given to? night, with entire ohange of programme. Phosnixiana.?Hard?That the Chief Justice's chair is to have no Cnshing. The financial crisis iu Fiji makea them Fijity. There are only about a dozen Legisla? tures in full bias), to say nothing of the minstrel troupe in Washington. Problem for congressional inflation? ists?How to mnko en empty bag stand Upright. A toy Sbah in Paris disgorges dia? monds when pressed on the stomach. What a waist! The survivors of tbe Mexican "war prove themselves veterans iti'getting up conventions. An umbrella is considered one of the best things to lay by for a rainy day? but you should Qrst secure yonr um? brella. A Detroit couplo recently engaged in a contcbt as to who should crack the most hickory nuts?the - lady using a vise and the gentleman a hammer. Vise did not triumph. The Galaxy for February opens with an exciting description of scenes in the late Indian war. Next comes an install? ment of Justin McCarthy's charming novel, "Linley Bochford," a story of married life. Albert Rhodes follows with u sketch of a curious and useful class of Parisian society?the rag-pick? ers; those human worms, who spend their nights in grabbing among the ash barrels and dust-heaps and sewers of the gay capital, and at day-break go no one knowB whither. Quite a different phase of Parisian life is illustrated in a love story, called "Daudin's Double," by Mr. Loop, a young writer of great pro? mise. Still a third article, in whioh the scene is in Paris, is a very French story, by Henry James, Jr., in whioh an American heiress is married to a French Baron. Perhaps tbe most no? ticeable article in the number is a sketch of John Wesley, tbe founder of Method? ism, whose strength and weaknesses are impartially exhibited. The romantic side of tho history of the great and good man, with its record of unmanly flirtations and singular marriage, will be new to many readers. Pleasing Incidents.?We have re? ferred, in onothor place, to the civilities and kindnesses shown to the Italians who have arrived here and await em? ployment. We have some pleasing in? cidents to mention in connection with the same subject. Our excellent friend, Professor Faber, now advanced above sixty years of age, from anxiety on their account and desire to have them pro? vided for, walked down on Sunday to Major Morgan's plaoc (five miles from town) and roturned tho same way, after a conference with Mr. Ficgorlin in their interests. Learning that there is a blacksmith among tho party of Italians, Mr. James Sims, has offered him tho uso of a bel? low?, anvil and tho other tools nsed in that business, and Major Morgan a suit? able houso in which to carry it on, and provisions sufliciont to sustain him un? til ho can got work and make an honest livelihood. I Col. Dodumead has offered to lake tho immigrants as far as Alston, without jcharge, if they acoept Major Bomar's proposition to go to Spartanbarg. "Wood bus boon liberally furnished to them by Mr. Seegers, and provisions by many others. They nre not starv? ing, or suffering even. HoTEii Arrivals, January 19, 187L? Wheeler House?F Belanger, Edgefield; R H Sullivan, Ga; T S Clarkson, J Jen? kins, N C; P H Daughtry, Jos Harris, Md; W Pheinstrom, J V Molntyre, E H Haugh, Pa; T B Johnston, Sumter; B Karr and wife, Ky; D B Phifer, New berry; A W Brown, Winnsboro; C W Buttz, Charleston; J H Bryson, city; G W Potter, P Ernst, E A Fowler, N 1; F A Baohanan, Ohio; E S J Hayes, Lex? ington; B F Bryan, NC; PP Shelton, Union; J H Richardson, Laurens. Hendrix House?A 0 Racker, Dr J E ?urr, Aagusta; J E Stamand, Dr EH Marshburn, Charleston; W M Shack le ford, Newberry; A S Barnes, A M Mer oer, Sumtor; J N Wethers and son, Winnsboro; W L Rosebourougb, A B Douglass, Blackstock; W D Hightower, NC. List of New Advertisements. S. D. Swygcrt?Notice. Meeting Independent Fire Co. Meeting Capital B. kli. Association. Williamston Female College.