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COLOMBIA, 8. C. Friday Morning, February 13,1874. Knllghteti the Mastes. The mass of the colored people of South Carolina aro much hotter than their leaders. As a general thing, they are not conscious of or privy to the shameful corruptions which are practiced in their name. They ohoose even to represent them, both white and black, under representations well calcu? lated to deceive their credulous minds. It has been ding-donged into their ears that perhaps their party organization is in danger, that their freedom and the seonrities of their rights aro threatened, and they are thns driven, undor ^tho pressure of fear and the insinuations bt prejudice, to accept men who are un? worthy their confidence, and only seek their own private ends. They have not yet had a fairycnanoe to consider the duty and privilege of the ballot discon? nected from these disturbing and demo? ralizing influences. Circumstances urge them'to its oxcrciso only from doubtful considerations. Their view is limited to personal and party objects. .The per? manent good of tho country, its just go? vernment, its steady advancement, the responsibility of thoso entrusted with its power, the check of abuses, tho spread of education, the importance of good moral influences?these and kin? dred objects whioh it becomes them to promote, aro overslaughed by tho one predominant feeling whie'.t is indus? triously planted in their minds. They select those, therefore, who make the most liberal promises to accomplish 1 party good, and to porputuato the party ascendancy. Candidates who can con? vince this largo class of voters that they aro very pconliarly Radical aud partisuu in their feelings, aims and intentions, cau lead them easily by tho nose in other mutters of really much greater consequence. A villain cau thus suc? cessfully wear the garb of reform, a hypoorite appear a saint, or tho most unadulterated rascal carry tho points und plaudits in an election. This class of politicians coming into places of power and trust aro nothing bat shams, and never rise above the dignity of jobs. They have not the re? motest conception of any high duty connected with their positions. Ser? vice of the country, regard for its peo? ple, conoern for honor, oharaoter, de? cency, right or troth never enter into their thoughts. They mean "business," and business means the beat uso of their votes and influence to enrioh them? selves. Cunning and unscrupulous towards their constituents, they are at onoe, in the sphere to whioh they are advanced, the tools and victims of men of higher power, but even more unscru? pulous and canning than themselves. These men have no other profession, no other object in life, bnt to deceive end cajcla. and t.-. combine in ecrrip; ringr. for the advancement of their own for? tunes. Tho Legislature and the admin? istration are the chief causes of tho trouble of the country. It is their cor? ruption, inoompetoncy, their vicious and selfish pursuit of private gain, that have worked its ruin. If the bone and sinew of the population could get a clear view of the vilo practices of those to whom they have entrusted the seals of responsible power, they would stand amazed and aghast at their wicked? ness. Their impulse would ho to strip from them the robes of office. It is pertinent for all men in this State, who would like to see it oome out of its difficulties and slough off this rotten matter, to consider what steps may he practicable to infuRe into the masses of its population a sterner sense of the obligation which rests upon them to choose capable, honest, efiiuieut aud non partisan men to represent them in office. Let them be enoouraged to se? lect, not the worst and most slippery, but tho best, most respectable and most wortbj men in their ranks. The time is propitious to preset; just views to them. They can be made to understand that they have been betrayed, the State plundered und the public service dis? graced. Au address to them from men whom they could trust, and who have no political favors to usk of them, in the interest of good government and good morals, would not be without use? ful results. A suggestion of this sort at tho close of tho communication which wo publish to-day from the pon of Hon. B. F. Perry, is well 'worthy of serious consideration. ? ??????? Doubtful Comfort. We should like to have oar neighbor, the Union-Herald, which has occasional? ly gleams of candor and fairness, con? sider more dispassionately, and with less reforonce to party issues aud party asaondnuoy, tho necessity of a general rally of all good men of all parties aud colors in favor of an honest aud eco? nomical government. It knows foil well that things cannot go on mach longer on tho present eoale of corrup? tion, frand, ignorance and proscription. Why shoold it regard a convention of respeotable citizens, impelled enly by considerations for the pnhlio good, mot to consider the troubles of the country, and doviso eomo peaceable remedy for admitted abuses, in such uufavorablo light? Its objects uro certainly com? mendable. It is unfair to predict that its action will bo unwise and to condemn it in advauce. We are B?ro that it will not afford tho Herald tho opportunity whioh it anticipates of making political capital out of its failure. There will be in this instance no JL'fears of thobrave, or follies, ol^t?e wise." m"** . The Pl?ndere?! Slate. Tho Radical newspapers of this Stute have nothing to say iu uuswer to thu terriblo exposure und distinct chaigcs mado against the dominant party hero by such writers nsl'ikoiu his "Prostrate State." But tho Northern Republican press, not haying the oamo motives of concealment, aro not so gingerly. In a late number of tho Atlantic Monthly, which is Republican to the core, wo find a passage which wo commond to the careful study of our contemporaries, who look complacently over tho same Held and report that a better day is dawning: "Tho 'Prostrate S! is the euphe? mistic style under which Mr. Piko speaks of the present condition of South Carolina, which might better bo called the dismembered und devoured Stato? so entirely has it ceased to exist in uny true political souse, so utterly has it f?llen a prey to tho black and white thieves who 'govern' it. It is not ex? actly news that Mr. Piko tells us, for it bus for years been notorious that the ignoruut negro rulers of that ox-com? monwealth had carried into their legis? lation nnd administration the spirit ft' the servilo mid on tho plantation, heu roost and smoko-house; but his book is, nevertheless, freshly impressive, nud one canuot read it without shamo that suub thiugs should be." Tau Temperance Crusade in the West.?Tho temperance crusado is gaining iu intensity aud force. The women who have been sweeping tho whiskey chops of the smaller towns with their beBom of destruction, aro turning their attention to tho more populous centres. Tho cities, it is thought, will try the faith nud nerve of these ardent apostles of the new dis? pensation. But their success so fur has been unexampled. -?-#??-? Tun Royal Arcu Chapter. ? The Grand Chapter was called from refresh? ment to labor, Weducaday, with the same of?sers ns the day before. Tho election of grand oilicors for tho ensuing year took place, with tho ,ol lowing result: Augustine T. Smytho, Charleston, Grand High Priest; G. T. Berg, Columbia, Deputy Grand High Priest; B. Z. Herndon, Cokesbury, Grand King; W. K. Blake) Spartan burg, Graud Scribe; Rov. C. E. Chi nhnHter, Winr^bcro. Rieht Itovoreud Grand Chaplain; C. Fit.uk Jackson, Columbia, Grand Treasurer; M. B. Moses, Sumtor, Grand Secretary; Harris Covington, Bonuottsvillo, Graud Cap? tain of Host; S. A. Durham, Marion, Grand 'Royal Aroh Captain; L. F. Meyer, Charleston, Graud Sentinel; Chairman of Committee on Foreign Correspondonoe, Companion J. E. Burke. The Grand High Priest ap? pointed as the remaining metnbeis of that committee, Companions James A. Hoyt and J. Adger Stay the. The grand officers eleot were theu in? stalled in duo aud anoicut form. No further business uppcaring, the Grand Chupttr was closed in due und ancient form. BoTAii and Select Masters.?Tho Grand Council of Royul and Select Masters of the Stato of South Caroline met in annual assembly, Most Illustrious Grand Master Wilmot G. DeSaussure presiding. After the usual routino of business, ?ho following officers wero duly elected nud installed, to wit: Wil? mot G. DeSaussure, of Charleston, Moat Illustrious Grand Master; E. W. Lloyd, of Floreuoe, Illustrious Doputy Grand Mustor; G. T. Berg, of Colum? bia, P. G. Conductor of W.; C. F. Jack sou, of Columbia, Graud Treasurer; Alex. Liudstrotn, of Charleston, Graud Recorder; C. E. Chioho-itor, of Wiuns boro, Grand Chaplain; J. A. Barksdalo, of Laurons, Grand Marshal; John O. Peoples, of Newberry, Grand Captain of Guard; W. P. Hix, of Columbia, Grand Condnotor; T. V. Walsh, of Sumter, Grand Steward; L. F. Meyer, of Charles? ton, Grand Sentinel. Arrests.?On Monday last, J. Black? burn Wilson and Robert M. Steele, oitizens of Yorkville, were arrested by Deputy Marshal Hubbard, for violation of the Enforcement Act, the offence charged as having been committed in 1871. They wero reooguized by Com? missioner MoManus to appear iu Charleston at tho April term of the United States Distriot Court. The com? missioner euya thesQ cases come uuder those excepted by the President, and that they will not be prosecuted. More Immigrants?On Tuesday even? ing last, eight or ten immigrants ar? rived at Anderson. The party consists of males aud fomalea, all Germans, we believe, and are quilo respectable iu ap? pearance. They wero kindly cared for by the citizens, and left for homes already provided for them in different sections of the County. What tiood Can the Tox-Paycr?' Con. ventlon Do 1 Mit. Editor: This question ia fre? quently asked, and I propose to answer it uorv l?rieflv? 1. The convention may make a fall detailed statement of oar wrongs, op? pressions and grievances, which mast have a moral influence on pablio opinion throughout the United States with all political parties. Tbo Convention can show the enormous taxation imposed on tho tax-payers and property-holders of South Carolina, who havo no voice or control in assessing and levying these taxes. They can exposo tho manner in which fraudulent bonds and fraudulent pay certificates havo been issued. They cau set forth tho corruption, and reok Icksuchs' of the Legislature ir d Statu officials. 2'. They can provido tho ways and means of having arrested and bronght to justice tho rogues and swindlers who have been pirating on tho iinanccs of the State for tbo hist fivo or bis ytara. X'his is, perhaps, tho greatest good Ihey can do the public, and it should bu dono energetically and boldly ut once. 3. Let them adopt some sohemo of in? ducing foreign immigrants to come into the State and settle amongst us. This will havo a most salutary influence on the future of tho State, but give un immediate relief. ?1. They should impress on the tax? payers and property-holders throughout tho State tho absoluta necessity of em? ploying and routing their lands to thoso ouly who will vote for honest and capa? ble members of tho Legislature aud public officials, or not voto ut all. There ought to bo publio spirit aud patriotism enough in the people of South Carolina to adopt this great and effectual modo of relief. It is infinitely butter that our lauds be idle thun that we should conti? nue to live under Mich a State Govern? ment na wo havo at present. I am satis lied that this would effect au immediate change in our rulers, und nothiug else can. It is in vain to look to Congress for redress. They havo no power to give relief, and no iucliuatiou to do so, if they had tho power. There is no earthly doubt that wo should have been infinitely better off had wo coutiunctl under military rule after tho war was over. But it is absurd to ask Congress to abolish or change our Statu Govern? ment. 5. Let the convention maturely con? sider what taxes uro necessary to defray the expenses of the State, anil solemnly declare that no heavier or greater taxes will be paid in the future, and that no one ivill bid, or suffer any ouo to bid, for lands sold for luxes greater than they propose to havo levied. Tho sacred principle of tuxution uuel representation severed the oolonies from tho mothor country. It is a priuciplo which no peo? ple can long exist without its mainte? nance. 6. The convention should publish au address to our colored fellow-citizens, aud show them that they aro equally concerned with ourselves in having ca? pable and honest men in tho Legislature and in every office, and how they have been imposed on by those who profess tu be their friends, oniv to get office and und steal"money. ?. F. PERRY. Greenville, S. C, Feb. 10, 1374. United States Court, Charleston, February 11.?The potitions of Wm. F. Prentiss, of Jacksouboro, and Sylvanus I Wallace, of Hopcwoll, for voluntary bankruptcy, woro referred for adjudica? tion. The petitions c: John zi. Clock ett, of Lancaster, Thomas Palmer uuel Wm. J. Collins, of York, for final dis? charges in bunkruptcy, wero heard, nnel that of tho first named was granted, and the others wero referred to the Regis? trar for report. The petition of R. E. Compton, of {Greenville, for final dis? charge in bankruptcy, was also reforreel. The assignee of J. C. Dove, bankrupt, repoited, ond was discharged. Tho po? titions of H. II. Thompson, assignee of John C. Coun, A. E. Smith und William Terry, for sule of property, wero re? ferred lo the Registrar. The petition of J. H. Evans, for payment of claim agaiust J. A. Jarritt, was grautod. The report of the Registrar on the petition of J. S. R. Thompspn, for feo in the case of J. A. Jarritt, was confirmed, ami tho amount ordered to be paiel. The Marshal was ordered to pay M. Israel, assignee of Albert Barncb, bankrupt, certain funds. Tho petitions of J. D. Murohison, creditor of Wm. K. Sweat, bankrupt; of James Sunders, adounis trator of John Sanders, creditor of Washington Allen, bankrupt; of Peter T. Smith, creditor of Simon P. Rain? water, bankrupt, to set up lieu, wero referred. The petition of Willis W. Shackolford and William Aiken Kelly, for voluntary baukrnptoy, was roferred to Registrar Carpenter. A similar pe? tition of Ellis C. GreeD, of Sumtor, was referred to Registrar Soabrook. Tho assignees of I. S. K. Bennett, bank? rupt, woro authorized to put np Oat Island plantation for sale, and with? draw it, should u cortain bid not bo mado for it. The sale of a tract of lund in York County was confirmed. The assignee of William C. Dukes <fc Co. was authorized to soil tho real and personal property of the bankrupts on tho most advantageous terms. Honor to a Southerner.?Several of the governments of Europe and South America propose to erect a monument to Commodore Mnury, iu the shape, of a light-house, to be placed in some de? sirable position upon one of the great highways of trade aud travel, and to bo namod after him. It is stated that tho wharf at Port Royal is coverod with cotton destined for Europe. Two vessels, tho Talisman und Alioo Roy, arc loading there, and contracts are said to havo been made by whioh there will bo shipped from that port 25,000 bales this season. Great preparations are being made in Charleston for the Purim ball, which takes place on the 4th of next month. TUB STATE LEUISLATUUE, Thursday, February 12, 1874. SENATE. The Senate assembled at 12 M. a _?_1??: ? e wuuuucuii lugumwuii uviu i?ut; Hoaae instructing the Stute Treasurer) to pay a certaia bill payable, aud that the Attorney-General be iuetructed to institute suit against lion. N. G. Parker, ez-State Treasurer, was ordered to lie ! on tho tuble. I Air. Andrews presented Iii? claim of tho estate cf J. W. Clarke for buiauce allowed J. \V. Cl.nke, late Treasurer olj Fair Hold. Mr. Nash presented tho claim of the; I Georgia Home Insurance Company for [iusurnuoe ?>n University buildings to Jane 4, 1873, and the claims of Huudry school teachers of Lexington County. A number of cummiitee.s made re ports on bills and joint resolutions. Mr. Cain introduced a joint resolution to authorize aud empower the Solicitor of tho Fifth Circuit of this State tu 10 lain an 1 pay associate couusel. i Mr. Smalis?Hill to incorporate tut Pipe Creek Church, uf L tutunvillc, Beaufort Oouuty. Mr. Nash?Bill to provide for the pay? ment of the claim therotu mentioned. .Mr. Whittumore?Bill to prowdu lur tho election of constables. Mr. llollinsheud?Bill requiriug t;.e appointment of additional Trial Just e. e lor the Couutics of Abbeville aud New berry. Mr. Mclutyro?Bill to incorporate the Palmetto Joint Stock Company for the benefit of the Stale Normal School. Mr. Huyno?Bill tu incorporate tht Aikeu County Manufacturing Company. Mr. White introduced the following resolution: Whereas, it is re quired that the pre? sent General Assembly should pats un Act lo re-distriet the State, or dividing tho same into five Congressional Dis? tricts, und that a failure on the part ut I the General Assembly so tu do would [serve to reduce our present representa? tion iu the national Congress; therefore. Resolved, That the Committee un Pri? vileges aud Elections be, and they are hereby, requested tu repot tut the ear? liest day practicable the House bill pro? viding for the division of the State u.-i is required by law, uccoidiug tu the lust census. The Senate proceeded to tho conside? ration uf the general orders on the calendar. A joint resolution proposing un amciutment tu the Constitution uf the State, relative tu the term uf oflicj of Comptroller-General, Secretary of Stale, Treasurer, Attorney-General, Adjutant aud luspector-Geueral and Superintend? ent of Education, passed, and wus or? dered tu bo returned to tho House of Representatives, with amendments. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Tho House met at 12 M. Mr. Riley introduced a bill to estab? lish a public road in the Cuiiuty ol Orangeburg. Mr. Boweu introduced tho following resolution, which was udopted: Resolved, That the Committee on Ruilroads be required to report ut once on a bill to charter the Great Northern und Southern Nurrow Guuge Railroad Company, iu South Carolina, iis said bill has been in thoir possession for more than two months. Mr. S. B. Thompson?Joint resolu? tion authorizing the Stute Treasurer to pay P. W. Fuller $100. Mr. Peterson?Bill to incorporate tht I Elijah M. E. Chapel, Of White Oak, iu I?? llil??iaoufg lyuuuty. Mr. Gantt?Bill to incorporate the True Blue Union Republican Society, of St. Helena Island. Mr. Prioleuu?Bill to incorporate tht Prioleau Rifle Club, of Charleston. Mr. C. Green?Bill to amend an Acl eutitled "An Act to regulate tho issuing of checks to laborers on plantations oi elsewhere." A m03sage wus received from tho Go veruor, nj-oroviug tho following Act? and joint resolutions: Acts to iucorporate tho Hamburg Warehouse Company; to incorporate the Piantors' Republican Society, ol St. Helena Island, Beeufort County; to incorporate tho Beaufort County Agri cultural und Mechanic il Association; tt amend uu Act to fix the time for hold ing of the Circuit Courts iu certnii Couutics therein named, relating to tut County of Horry, approved February 1 1873; to incorporate certain benevolen societies in Beaufort County; Joint Resolutions to allow Joseph Tuylur John Yutoj and Patienco Munsel to re? deem certain forfeited lauds; to appoiu a committee to investigate the fiuuucia affairs of Baruwoll County. A bill to authorize and require the County Treasurer of Abbeville to paj the excess arising from the levy to built tho Court Houso to the past duo iudebt edness of said Couuty was indefinitely postponed. The enacting clause of a joiut resolu tion lo exompt Fairtield County fron tho operution of an Act entitled "At Act for the relief of tho widows and or phuns of persons killed because of thoi: politicul opinions," approved March 13 1872, was stricken out. The enacting clause of a joint resolu tion authorizing the levy of n speoiu tax for Oconeo County was strickon out A bill to make appropriation to men tho ordinary expenses of the State Go vornment for tho fiscal year commenc ing November 1, 18G3, was resumed peuding which, ut 4 P. M., tho Houbi adjourned. ? ?? Sudden Deaths.?Mr. Henry Houi diod on Wednesday morning. He wa wounded iu the head during the war from tho effects of which he was para lyzed, and suffered for o long time. W ure not informed of the rxict cause o bis suddeu death. Mark Sikes, a colored muu und a cum potent blacksmith, ut this pluce, wu taken violeutly ill ou Sunday last, am died next day, at about 3 o'clock P. M [Camden Journal. City Mattebs.?Subscribe for tbe Phoenix. Fine's No:folk oysters ure all the i rnge?they are Urge, plump and juicy. 1 ?a9h will be tho rule at the'PHozKix office hereafter. i Women uud wine is what troubles tbe i people of Ohio now. I Pleasant weather for garden work, i but it goes on slowly. i The'season of Lent cotumeuces next i ; Wednesday. Tli.it old uafu in front of the Central National Bank stands defiant to tbe strategy of thieves. Two boat-loads of cotton arrived yes? terday, consigned to Messrs. R. O'Neulc St Sou. j Tho auction sales of jewelry, (being tho bankrupt stock of Isaac Sulzbacher,) .Ijy Messrs. D. C. Peixotto & Sous, will bj continued this morning, j A number of Acts uud joint resolu? tions were ratified in the Semite cham? ber, yesterday, the titles of whioh we ,v.ill publish as soon as they havo re? ceived the Executive approval. By reference to au advertisement in another column, it will be seen that the great races iu Charleston will commence on Wednesday, tho 23th, and coutinuo until Saturday, tbo 28th instant. Owing to the scarcity of chickens in tho market, thieves aro raiding tho poultry houses, to supply tho demand. If the receiver is as bad as the thief, many unpalatable morsels aro swal? lowed?though unknowingly. Remember, that Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cramer givo au entertainment at Par? ker's Hall, this evening, consisliug of two drumas, betidesJtho first exhibition of the new aud beautiful sceuery, which will be fully described by Mr. Cramer. Mi ssrs. E. E Davies A: Co. aro in e ceipl of another shipment of Kurthern game, poultry and celery. They are also receiving line shad aud Norfolk and Wilmington oysters daily. Some sehet soed potatoes, selling low for cash, are --till on hand. A remarkable case of total abstinence is now presented in our city. A lady recently came hero for medical treat? ment, who, it is stated, hud not, up to 'Wednesday last, euten any kind of food since last August. Severul physicians are in attendance upon her, and every effort is being made to ascertain the cause of this freak of nature, j To-morrow will be St. Valentine's Day. Tho ouly place that the senti? mental and comio missives are for sale, :that wo kuow of?we judge by the fact that it is the only house advertising ! them?is R. I?. Bryau's bookstore. I P. S.?Since the above was put in type, Mr. Duffie has received an hun? dred new kinds, and with an eye to busi " ncsH, advertises them. Dr. John A. Watson "leaves Columbia, this moruintr. tn establish hlsisclf in 'Chester as a practicing physician. !jAlthough young, ha has had considera? ble experience and many advantages, t and is regarded by the gentlemen of the medical fraterni'y of this city as highly t;promising in his profession. His genial 1 manners and generous character havo ''made him many friends here, who re . gret his departure. Wo trust that suc l ocss awaits him in tho now field of pro? fessional labor to which ho goes, and 'we commend him to our friends in ? Chester us eminently worthy their con? fidence and Bupport. >l Makdi Guas.?Tho peoplu of New -|Orleaus, who alone on the American '(continent seem able to got up a genuine ';livo carnival, havo mado great prepara? tions for the celebration of Mardi Grts t this your, and tho festival will probably ?.bo observed with greater splendor than t ever before. Thousands of visitors 1 from all parts of the oouutry, North, South, East and West, will bo present 1 and add zest to tho occasion. Quito a j number of citizens of Colombia have .'loft, in order to bo present at tho oarni rival iu the Crescent City next Tuesday; jamong them, tho "Local" of tho Pnas ' mx. Tho hitter gentleman will probably j havo nn entire car to himself, as he ? prides himsjlf on his singing and whist Ming; and once he tones np, bis fellow ' passengers will illustrate the axiom, that "distance londs enchantment." i! . I PuoiNixiANA.?Somo pooplo don't t know enough to quit whon they have -jsaid a good thing, and others don't '?know enough to say a good thing bo ' fore they quit. I Lazy husbands arc known as stove watchers. Oj Tho spirit has moved them in Ohio to 8 move the spirits. ' A canary bird's bill is not drawn on ? sight, but on sound. f j Alas, at how many balls one finds the light fantastio toper. ' Tho eongof tho day just now is, "Oh, j'lot mo bo"?your valentine. J When is a young lady like a whale? When she's pouting. The Phoenix in in receipt of a lot of wedding envelopes, paper, etc, of the latest Paris and New York styles, wbiob will be printed at reasonable rates. Persons indebted to the Phoenix office ire earnestly requested to call and settle \t once. There is a large amount due? the greater portion iu small sums. The indebtedness must be .liquidated, or we ihall be forced to resort to extreme mea? sures. Transfer printing inks are invaluable to railroad companies, banks, mer? chants, manufacturers aud others. They tire enduring aud changeless, and will copy sharp and clear for an indefinite period of time. Having just received a fresh supply of inks, wo arc prepared to executo orders at moderate prices. Mail Abrangementb.?1 be Northern mail opens 6.30 A. M., 3 P. M.; oloses 11 A. M., G P. M. Charleston opens 8 A. M., 5.30 P.M.; closes8 A. M., 6 P. M. Western opens 6 A.M., 12.30 P. M.; eloses 6, 1.30 P. M. Greenville opens 0.15 P. M.; closes 6 A. M. Wilmington opens 4P. M.; closes 19.30 A. M. On Sunday open from 2.30 to 3.30 P. M. To Subscribers and Advertisebs.? Orders for advertisements, job Work, etc., must be accompanied with the cash. No exceptions can be made. Ordinary advertisements $1 per square * of nine printed lines for first insertion; fifty cents onch subsequent insertion; weekly, monthly and yearly rates fur? nished on application. Advertisements inserted once a week, $1 each insertion. Mai:iage3 and funeral invitations, $1. Notices in local column fifteen cents a line, each insertion. HoTEii Arrivals, February 12,1874.? Hendrix House?L L GafBn, Chns W Guffiu, Abbeville; Mrs E H Wallace, W H Hood, Chester; Miss E Boulwnre, Edgefield; J Madson, E J Gage, Charleston; W E Aiken, W H Williams, Winnsboro; A S Boyle, Fairfield; Mrs J C Mackerell and daughter, WXi Rose borough, Blaokstock; J Lawliou, Rid go way; W D Harley, Orangeburg; E G Gorton, Vu; R H Moomaugb, St Louis; J D Sargent and wife, Mass; Mrs E M Law aud two cbildron, Ala. Columbia Hotel?W Munro, Union; G M Martin, Ky; J E Bruff, Md; OA Spencer, NY; H Wilkinson, Abbeville; E G Gorton, Va; H O Buboup, Pa; W L Cowarder, Va; J W O'Brien, Charles? ton; P Bacot, Winnsboro; W N Taft, Charleston; J D Potts, C, C A ABB; W Manning, city; Mrs C Walker, Miss M E Walker, W D Kennedy, S C; G E Reab, Ga. Wheeler House?O Y Pool, J J Oar rington and wife, H O Moses, H Bum? mer, Newberry; S H Millicharup, B F Bryan, N C; C D Melton, oity; E 8 J Hayes, Lexington; D Hempbill and wife, Chester; W P Russell, Charleston; J G Crump, Baltimore; W F Brittain, NY. List of New Advertisements. Rooms to Let. Charleston Races. W. J. Dofiie?Valentines. A Very Distressing Homicide.? Again ie our community shocked by a sudden and fearful homicide. On Mon? day night last, in the bar-room of Mr. John J. Harrison, a disagreement arose between Capt. Charles A. Oheatham and Mr. S. H. Tompkius, which resulted iu the former shooting the latter in the head and killing bim instantly. It was a groundless and meaningless difficulty, caused by the twin devils of liquor and carrying weapons. Trial Justice Bamey held an inquest upon the body oh Tues? day morning. Verdict: Tho deceased, S. H. Tbompkins, oame to his death from a pistol shot wound from a pistol in tho hands of Charles A. Cheatham, fired in self-defence. \Edgeftild Advertiser. Nervous Debility.?A depressed, irritable state of mind; weak, ner? vous, exhausted feeling; no energy or animation; confused head, wea? memory, often with debilitating, in? voluntary discharges.?The conse? quence of excesses, mental over-work or indiscretions. This nervous debility finds a sovereign ouRB in Humfhbeys' homcefathio specific, No. 28. It tones up the system, arrests discharges, dispeia tho mental gloom and despond enoy, and rejuvenates the entire system; it is perfectly harmless and always ef? ficient. Price $5 for a package of five boxes and a largo $2 vial of powder, which is important iu old serious cases; or $1 per single box. Sold by all druggists, or sont by mail on receipt of prioo. Address Humthreys' Specific homcehathio medicine company, No. 562 Broadway, N. Y. For sale by Geioer A McUregor, Columbia, S. O. Deol7 tVlm Valentines. 1 A A NEW ?INDU COMICS. A freeh JLUU stock of handsome VALENTINEB, just arrived from Philadelphia, will be opened this morn in p. Prioes from C cents up to $5. Liboral discount to dealers. At Fob 13 2 DUFFIk'S BOOK HTORK. BOOMS TO LET. ROOMS for Lawyers, Insurance Agents, Brokers, or other business or professional men. also, SLEEPING BOOMS in the new CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK BUILDING. The Building has been finished with spe? cial viow to the convenience and comforts of tonante. APPLY AT THE LANK. Peb 1Q Imo