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COLUMBIA, S. C. Friday Morning, March 6, 1874. Be Fair an? Liberal. Tho difficulty of injecting or insinuat? ing anything like reform in the body of the managers of the present dynasty in South Oarolina, may be illustrated by brief reference to some recent proceed? ings in.the Legislature. They also Bhow the readiness to prevarioate and tamper with truth. The newly-eleoted Regents of the Lunatio Asylum, upon ascertain? ing the amount neoessary to conduct it on an economical plan, and of its past due indebtedness, and the circum? stances under which it was contracted, asked that provision should be made to keep it going and to.diachargo its liabili? ties. Mr. Robertson, of Beaufort, who is notorious for advocating, but never praotioing retrenchment, made a point of straining this sensible request into a demand for high taxation and heavy appropriation. He charged it as an ex? travagance, due to the election of one of the Regents from "the opposition." Thus spoke the man who boasts us well as exhibits the peculiar traits and trans oendant qualities of the genus carpet? bagger. This blast from the "icy 'mountains" was eohoed by a Mr. Keith, a colored native from Darlington. He was pleased to say that the recommenda? tion of the new board showed that "the Demoarats could milk tbe public cow as -well aa Republicans." What a shameful perversion this is of the truth of the case, those may under? stand who will call to mind tbe facts published frequently by us of the trou? bles in the management of the Asylum. It has been supported for the last year almost entirely by the merchants of Co? lumbia, who have furnished the sup? plies, a largo amount being alto due for salaries and wages and borrowed money. . As soon as a proposition is made to s abate this nuisance and wipe out this - radical iunmr, by liquidating these claims, so necessary to the credit aud interest of the Asylum and the State, a hue aud cry is raised, and snoh false? hoods propagated as disgrace hu? manity itself. Tbe colored people, who are the viotims of this stupendous sys? tem of lies and corruption upon which the State Govern ment rests, surely oan Ree it plainly in this instance. Are tbey to be forever hoodwinked by snob men as Robertson? Another thing we may notice here. On Wednesday night, the clause to ap? propriate 825,000 for publication of the Acts in the newspapers was struck out of the appropriation bill in the Senate. R was restored yesterday, but that does not effect oor argument. We remember when tbe publication of the Acts was made a part of the duty of the public printer. He was required to have them all out m his newspaper, wicum six weeks after they were unacted. They did not cost the Stats cue oatkt. The abuse of paying buge prices to print them in newspapers all over the State, some of which had no circulation and no other business or means of support, is a comparatively new thing, and we are not sorry to see it partially abated. It would be well, it is true, to have some of the Aots inserted in the publio jour? nals whiob have circulation. Tbe objeot should be, not to pamper them, but to afford tbe people the opportunity to learn the law?. But the bulk of them are not worth anything, and the ex? pense of -their publication is not justi? fied by any publio advantage. Tbe grounds upon which the Senate seems to have proceeded, however, iu striking out the appropriation, point in the di? rection of a flagrant abase. Nash was willing to pay an "out-and-out" Repub? lican newspaper, but, forsooth! some of those culled by this name were too much milk and water. A newspaper, then, must succumb to party, must uphold tbu powers that be in all things, however corrupt or profli? gate. It must not dara to have opi? nions, or let iu a ray of truth upon ob jsotionable party or ofTTjial transactions. One of our Radical contemporaries was Bnubbed by tbe Senator because it spoke once or twice with respeot of tbe Tax Payers' Convention. Tbe matter iu no way concerns us, except to show how hopeless is tbe prospect of any genuine reform, any fair, candid and bonest ad? ministration of affairs inside tho faction that, like a vampire, is sacking tbo life blood of tbe oountry. It must be so, as long as mere partisanship is tho test of merit. Nash hue influence and taleuts, whiob, if not meant for mankind, might be of service to tbe poor people of his race, who are ground into the dust by tho corrupt tystem wbioh he upholds, and of wbioh he is a pait. We have hoard him object to giving tho election of Auditor und Treasurer to tho people, purely because tbe power of appointing them by tbo Governor may bo made to servo tbe interests of tbo party. He rid ion led the bog as claims of the Sena? tors, and yet voted for them. He rid? dled tbe College, tbe other day, saying worse things of its inefficiency than we nave done, yet he voted to throw away money foe its support. And now he be? rates the proas of his own faction, be? cause it U cot sufficiently snbeorvient. If he bad true ambition, bo would more closely follow his oonvictions. He sees clearly enough, but he is too much wedded to party, and enjoys its emolu? ments too much to be independent and useful. But there is a higher and bet? ter role he oonld play if he woutJ. ?? ? ? The Blue and the Grey. The graceful correspondence which we publish below breathes tbe sweet accents of peaoe. Tbe aot which has called it forth will meet with a respoo oi to thrill uout the hearts ot the whole people. Tbe es-Oonfedorate Boldiers or Lancaster have honored themselves in turning away from the memory of strife, and, by their kindly attentions, adopting as comrades those of an army of invasion, who fell by their waysides in hostile and deadly encounter. The war is really over with men of brave and tender hearts. Tbe paramount duty now remains for all of all portions of tbe country, who appreciate the glory of clemency and the victories of peaoe, as well as tbo distinctions of war, hence? forth to consign all bitterness to oblivion. "The bravest are tho tendereut, Tho loving are the daring." Chester, S. U, March 2, 1874. Colonel Black, O. S. A., Commanding Post, Columbia, S. C.?Colonel: Please receive herewith two coffins, containing the remains of two United States sol? diers, who were slain in a skirmish with Confederate States cavalry, tn Lancas? ter County, South Carolina, February 23, 1865, and February 28, 1885, re? spectively. As shown by the inscrip? tions upon the coffin plates, they were privates in the cavalry division of Mujor Qeneral Judson Kilpatriok, whose com? mand was then moving on the extreme left of Geneial Sherman's army, in tho direction of Chesterfield, S. C, en route to Fayettevillo, Hi, C. The name of one was J\ E. Smith, 27th Ohio Volunteers, and of the other, Harvey Leich, regi? ment unknown. They were buried on tbe road-side, where their bodies re? mained until they were exhumed ou the 18th of February, 1874, by a number of the ex-Conh derate soldi er? of Lancas? ter, and placed with respectful and ten? der oare in the ooffius where they now rest, in order that they may be forward? ed to the National Cemetery, at Flo? rence, S. C. In exeouting tbe sad but grateful trUBt with which I have been honored by my former comrades, it is proper that I should Btato the true and only motive that has impelled their wo tion in tho premises. Tho ex-Confede? rates of Lanoaster, S. 0., in taking up the bodies of theso dead soldiers of tbe Uuion from thoir neglected graves, near the public highway, and forwarding them with due respect for honorable in? terment in a national military cemetery, have been prompted specie.!!? by the following considerations: i Tim oenerous and fraternal conduct of tbe survivors ot tue uuiuu luuij', .... exhibited in their decorating tho graves oi the Confederate dead at Madison, Wisconsin, in May last, in which cere? mony, at the suggestion of the orator of the day, Gen. C. O. Wasbburne, Go? vernor of Wisconsin, tbe orphans of many Union soldiers participated. ? 2. Tbe recent successful recommenda? tion by Governor E. F. Noyes, of Ohio, that the Legislature of the State should make a liberal appropriation to sur? round the Confederate cemetery at Uo lumbus with a suitable iron railing. 3. Tbe utterances and action of the many distinguished officers and soldiers of the Union army who assembled in the Convention of Mexican War Veto runs, held at Washington, D. O, Janu? ary 15, 187L They have also read the expressions, on tbe last named occasion, of the illus? trious Chief Magistrate of the republio and tue great soldier, now General of tbe army of tbe United States, in which they embodied their desire that the sol? diers who fought againttt each other in tbe late oivil war should unite as oiti aens of a common country, aud pledged tbeir influence to promote that end. The Mexican war veterans of Lanoas? ter were prominent in the performance of this fraternal act, aud under tho di? rection of Major K. G. Billings, guarded tbe bodies lor several nights in tbe Court House, wbilo awaiting transporta? tion, the Catawba River having been rendered impassable by the recent heavy rains. All who engaged iu it wore ex Confederates, many of whom bear upou their persons ineffaceable soars of bat? tle, who added by their conduct in the field new lustre to the martial renown of that historic dislriot whiob gavo birth to Andrew Jackson. I can best indicate tbo depth of tbeir sincerity by stating tho fact that they traveled several miles to exhume and honor theso remains of Union soldiers, through a country marked by monamental ohimneys that aro still blick with tbo fires of interne? cine war. I should add, that the bodies are conveyed to Colombia free of charge from the point at'which thoy readied tbe railway, pursuant to instructions of Colonel J. B. Palmer, President of tbe Charlotte, Colombia and Augusta Rail? road?himself a distinguished ex-Con? federate officer. Indeed, this act will meet with disfavor only from that select band of Southern pat-riots who, umid the general clash of nrnis, devoted their great mental energies to tho ascertain? ment of the law of safe distaucos as ap ! plied to projeotiles, und stood firmly by [tbeir homes until thoir homea were in va d ed. I am, Colonel, very reipeotfally, your obedient servant, T. J. MAOKEY, Jadge of the Sixth Circuit, IS. O. Post of Columbia, Columbia, S. 0., March 4, 1874. Hon. T. J. Mackey, Judge Qth Circuit, & a, Chester, S. C? My Dkab Sib: I had the honor, to-day, to receive et the Charlotte depot, at tbo bands of Mr. F. B. Lloyd, your communication of the 2d mat.; and nt tho same time and bands, olso, with appropriato military honors, tho remains of tho two Union soldiers to which yon refer. This graceful, touching act on the part of the "ex-Confederate.soldiers ol Lancaster," deserves-io be?as it will be?noted and recorded side by side with tbe acts of the "Survivors of the Union Army," which yon so politely and pieaBautly mention. These events are born of the admiration which gal? lant soldiers feel for euch other, though on opposite f-ides tbey may havo fought. From snob manifestations may we not diacorn the dawning of a new, a better era, when tho soldiers of tbo Union and of tbe Confederacy, with clasped hands and united hearts, shall entor npou the duties, and exercise tbo privileges, wbioh, living in tbe same land, und under the same Government, imposes and permits? Pleaaa accept for yourself, tried iu war and true in peaoe, and convey to all those whose kindly, generous interest and notion in this matter will challenge tbe approbation and admiration of ail classes of people, an expression of cor? dial thanks on my part, as well us in be? half of those who, on this occasion, I have tho honor to represent. I am, my dear sir, very respectfully and truly, your obedient servaut, H. M. BLACK, Lieutenant-Colonel, 18th Infantry, Com? manding Post. -. ??? Representative Mackoy publishes tbe following card in tbe Charleston News and Courier, relative to a communica? tion published a few days ago: In your issue of the 28th ultimo, ap? pears a communication signed "In? quirer," who undertakes to disprove a statement wbioh it is alleged I made in tbe House of Representatives while dis? cussing tbe memorial of tbe "Tax-Pay? ers' Convention." I am charged with saying, "that in 1719,the province of South Carolina, with lea* than a fourth of tho population and resources which she now possesses, was taxed to the amouut of ?300,000 sterling, or about $2,500,000." Had I made any such statement, "Inquirer's" slurs upon my "studies iu the Provincial History of South Carolina" would be well timed and appropriato. I am sorry, however, to spoil the evident satisfaction which "Inquirer" must have felt upou bis dis? covery of what he no doubt supposed to be my ignoasnoe. The statement at? tributed to me is very different from the one I really made. In the course of my remarks, I said: "If tbo taxation at present ii exoessive, it is not the first time iu tbo history of the State that it has occurred. As far back as 1719, an Aot was passed to raise the sum of ?70, 000 on lands and negroes. And in the ten years from 1755 to 1765, tbe State paid in taxes ?2,060,931, or un average of more that ?200,000 per year. Of that amount, 'however, the enormous sum of ?j35,403 was levied in tho year 17-0. ?**d Iben the State contained less than one-fourth of its present popnla tiou.;i Now, theu, if "Inquirer" de? sires to refute those statements, bo is welcomed to do se. Iu conclusion, per? mit me to domur to the caption of "In? quirer's" communication. I do not de? sire to be recognizod as among "tbe apologists for tbo ring," for which I bavo never attempted to apologize, and with which I have no connection what? ever, unless, in your opinion, to be a Republican is to be n member of "tbe ring." The Mayoralty. Mit. Editor: I bavo noticed some discussion in the papers as to the merits of tbe three most promiuent persons for nomination for Mayor of tho oity?L. C. Carpenter, J. B. Dennis and John Alexander. Now, while I am not in favor of any of theso gentleman. T be? lieve that John Alexander ia the beat choice of tbe three. I would much pre? fer tbo selection of a better man than either?knowing full well that such an one can be obtained. Let tho people aot on this suggestion?tuke tbe lesser of the three evils, or fiud a better man than either of them. W. T. WINTHROP. ? --?-??-? Railroad Meeting Sale day..?A largo aud entbusiastio meeting was held in tbe court room on Monday last, in tbo interest of the Spaitauburg aud Ashoville Railroad. Prof. Warren Du Preo was called to tbe chair and E. H Bobo, Esq., appointed Secretary. Speeches were made by Col. J. H. Evins, Hon. Simpson Bobo, T. Stobo Farrow, Esq , Dr. A. Evins and Prof. Warren DaPree. Committees were ap? pointed to solicit additional subscrip? tions to the capital stock of tbe com pauy, and quite a number of additional shares were tuken. The committees were requested to report to the com? missioners by the 20th inut. the amount of subsciptions procured. All stock? holders who oaunot attend in person tho meeting of tho corporators and stockholders in Columbia ;on tbe 25th inst., woro requested to give proxies to those who will attend, bo as to have all the stock represented. Tho following constitute tbe committee appointed to solicit additional subscriptions,: T. Stobo ! Farrow, F. L. Anderson, D. E. Con ; verse?, L. M. Gentry, A. B. Woodruff, I tl. E. Hoinitsh and Donald Fleming. i ? * *? Who has tbo bend of the table, we wonder? "Mr. aud Mrs. Nilssou" is ; the way it is registered now. Memorial or the T?x-P?yera Columbia, S. C, March 2, 1874. to the iionojtable the speaker and Members opthb House ofReprebenta tive8 of Soutii Carolika: The Com? mittee of tho Tax-Payers' Convention, npon which the duty wus devolved of representing somo of the grievances of ! tax-payers urising from the fact that the laws are improperly administered, und of the need of somo wlioloaomo laws which should bo enacted, beg respect? fully to briug before your body, in which is lodged tho power to rodress grievances, three remedies, which thuy think will tend to better government: I. Tho committee rc-p'jclfully urge on the General Assembly to oonsider how important it is, in a republican-go? vernment, where responsibilities uro im? posed, tbut these respounibtlities should be devolved in suoh a manner uud under such forms as tho Constitution estab? lished by the people proscibes. When the Constitution, whioh estab? lishes a fair and equitable distribution of burdens, is violated or disregarded, it naturally excites dissatisfaction. Oue of the articles of tho Constitution, third section, Article VIII, whore the people of the State require tho Legislature "to provide, from tune to time, for registra? tion of all electors," has been entirely ignored. The committee feels embold? ened by tho clear language of the Con? stitution to respectfully but earnestly arge uu tho General Assembly the pro? per eaforcemont of this duty. There can bo little doubt that peace and good order, as well us fairness and justice, would all bo subserved by carrying out this lung-negleuted command. How shamefully familiar have wo been made in the reoent elections with the demo? ralizing habit of repeating! How fre? quently have tho honest voters of one locality been ovorwhelmod with import? ed purchased voters of another! How often have the most, flagrant acts of fraud been porpotruted by stuffing tbo ballot-boxes with false names! All these disgraceful evils could ^ot fail to receive a great click by the impartial registra? tion of nil voters. This committee, being convinced of the grout benefit iu be derived from it, and boiug confident that no honorable excuse cuu bu made for auy longer disregarding so plain u mandate from the people by their solemn compact, the Constitution, feel ut li? berty, in citizons interested iu the moral welfare of tbe Stute und iu the peace? able settlement of all differences that is needed by a fair election, to earnestly request that this groat subject be at? tended to ut one*. II. The committee suggests another grout grievance from which tho SUte bus .seriously suffered. The entire ma I gistraey of tbo State, iu violation of a I plain provision of tho Constitution, has been wrested from tbe hands of tho I people aud placed in the bauds of tho : Executive?a usurpation which baa been fruitful of wroog iu the past, und threatens more dangers in the future. Under no form of government, called republican, should tbo entire udmiuis tratiou of tbut part of tbe Judicial De? partment that u(loots tbo vast majority of the people be submitted to the abso? lute control of the Governor. Tbe plen most commouly urged against restoring to tho people tbe right thus denied is, thut the people are too iguoraut to be committed with this trust. The com? mittee would respectfully urge ou the Legislature the oonsideratiou that, in? dependent of the plain oommaud in tho Constitution, whether th? nnnnii,in>.?.i? am4 removals have, been made in the in? terests of the communities, respectively, in which the importaut duties were to be performed?whether they uro not now regurded as part of tha patronage of the Executive Department? What force can bo claimed for the plea of the people being too ignorant, when it is a notorious fact that tbe officers eleoted, such as Clerk, Sheriff and Judges of Probate, are iufinitely superior in intel? ligence aud honesty to the Trial Justices appointed by the Executive? Tbo lat? ter nre frequently appointed, as it has been asserted by Republicans, for per? sonal ends. In couseqeence of thia vio? lation of tjio Constitution, there are many instances of neglected duties and violated rights, the responsibility for which must ro*t with the law-making power. The committee hopes the Le? gislature will see to it that no personal consideration or temptation will divert them from consulting the interests of their constituents and the general wel? fare of tbe State. III. Tho committee, in conclusion, begs to bring to the attention of the Legislature a principle of representa? tion, whioh it is firmly believed is found? ed in soond republicanism, and whioh will do mach to abate the grievances of the State and produce harmony through oat its borders. The General Assembly has tho power to inaugurate a system in this State, composed us it is of two dis? tinct races, which will contribato to the safety and protection of both. Although in ten yearu it is probable that the white race will largely out-number the black in South Carolina, this State will be the home of both races for all time. How important, then, for tbo rights of the races, to establish some oue of the sys? tems that is embraced under the name of "minority representation." Although, tho name is new, the system spring; from u principle that is us old as repre? sentative governments. To refer to no more distant example* than the Senates of every State ol the Uuion, tho Senu'.o of tho Uuitetl StatcB, tho upper houses of Parliament, whioh exist in every Government ol Europe, give the minority a voice iu th< government of equal force, for niunj purposes, to that of tho majority, is ut , new idea. In fact, it is . old us man, aud forms an element in every mau'i conception of a truly free government? that is, a government not of subjects hut of fellow-citizens. Tho minority claim, and in all gooJ communities ro ; ceivo, at tho bauds of majorities re spectful consideration, und as alwayi 0)0! titntiijg a portion of tbe body politic- that deserves tbe anxious care ul tbe m? joity. But, while tbe oommittee freely recognize tbe fact tbnt this State, like others, has already incorporated j into its Constitution that feature of rep-It resentation, tbe Bystem of "miuoruy representation," by which tbe ideas of. an entiro community can be expressedj in legislative bodies, is entirely unpro-,' vided for. Manhood suffrage is an ad v.tnee in this direction. It is a recogni? tion of the fuct that man's welfare de-! peuds to some exteut ou bis mental ac-j tion, and, therefore, to deny him the) right to Vote is to deuy him a liberty] that no one has the right to deprive him of withont clear proof of its impractica? bility. We who, for the time, represent a large portion of the community, think it a wiso thing that tbe two raoes which now dwell together should eaoh be guaranteed iu tbe future the opportunity to be seen, beard and felt in the Legis? lature iu a degree, aud to an exteut ap-' proximatively, if not accurately, to our number. By the adoption of such a principle uo right would be denied any one, and uo danger to tbe majority could ever ensue. For, possessing iu tbe Legislature, as among the body of the people, the greatest number, tbe majority would not ullow their constitu? ents to bo damaged. Tbe plana by which this desirable end is to be reached are variously culled, but they do not spring from tbe brains of political tricksters, but are tbe careful product of tbo earnest thoughts of tbe wisest and most philanthropic men of this' age?men who have devoted their lives to the good of other". This principle has been practically adopted for years, in various municipalities in England with satisfaction. The State of Illinois! is governed under this principle, aud the recent aud much-lauded Constitution of Pennsylvania is said to incorporate it. Though new, it is not too new for an, who have adopted so many new ideas of late. And if tbe system repre? sents the truly representative and republi? can idea in a homogeneous population, it will be more beneficial in a State i mmposod of different races, j Tbe committee, in behalf of those they are deputed to represent, Ubk that this matter be considered maturely, and appeal to the higher aud nobler ele? ments of our nature, tbe love of justice, ?f truth and of country. "Minority representation," if applied faithfully in this State, would insure the co-opera? tion of a large and influential class, closely nutted among themselves, who are uow excluded from the responsibility of the government of this State. The committee express the hops that this memorial will attract tbe careful conaid - ration of the Legislature on two grounds: 1. That it is just and truly republican. 2. That the minority of this State, rep? resenting by far the largest proportion of its material interests, feels aggrieved at the government of the mjjority, which imposes, in its most virulent form, tbe evils of taxation and personal subordination without representation. I Evils und wrongs unredressed always J have aud always will creute dangerous reaction. This scheme suggests the only remedy which will prevent antago? nisms of the races and produce har? mony. The form of minority repre? sentation is one, of course, which must be left to tbe Legislature. With this memorial we beg to submit for your consideration tbe following resolutions of the Tax-Payers' Convention. Re I sn??r*.tfnllv ?iihmiOul ! J. a. HoVt, A. B. Woossuff, F. W. McMaster, D. S. Henderson, J. H. Scheven, Committee, Tbe Executive Committee suggest the adoption of tbe following resolution: Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to represent the tax-payers in presenting to the General Assembly such grievances arising from the opera? tion of laws heretofore passed by that body, or growing out of an inadequate protection for tbe minority by legisla? tion not adapted to our real wants, and among other things to urge the accom? plishment of the objects named below, to wit: 1. To direct tbe attention of the Gen? eral Assembly to tbe requirement oi Section 3, Article VIII, of tbe Constitu? tion of this State, which declares thai "it shall be the duty of the General As? sembly to provide, from time to time, for tbo registration of all electors,' which provision has been entirely disre? garded in tbe past. 2. That proportional ropreseutatioc would tend to remove much of the dis? satisfaction now existing, whereby com? plaint is most reasonably urged that t lurge proportion of property-holders anc tax-payers are practically debarred frorr, representation in the General Assembly, and that tbo adoption of the cumulative system of voting would tend to secure i fair representation of tbe minority; anc to this end invoke tbe General Assembly to givo an early and earnest oonsidera tion to this subject, with a view of ap , plying this system in the conduct of tbi elections of the State next fall. 3. That the provision of the Constitu tion, Seotion 21, Artiole IV, in relatioi i to tbe election of Justices of the Peac< and Constables by tho people, should bi i complied with by the General Assembly and that it should be urged to give th< I oleotion of theso officers to the qualiflec . electors at the earliest day practicable iustead of the appointment of Trial Jus i ticcs by the Executive. JAMES CHESN?T, Chairman. An important meeting in tho interes [ of immigration was held in Winnsboro , ou Monday last, at which speeches wer delivered and arrangements made t , further tho movement. The Air-Lino Railroad is said to b i in trouble on account of the non-pay - nicnt of interest ou tbe bonds and th , threat of the bond holders to euforc - their mortgage. Jumping on or oil a moving (rail ! within the limits of Diyton, Ohio, : ' j now a criminal offooce. Orra Matters.?Subscribe for the ? Phcenix. The inevitable ruin agaio, ye&terday. Gash will be the rale at the Phcenix office hereafter. The Phcqntx is in receipt of a lot of wedding envelopes, paper, eto.,of_tbo latest Paris and New 1 ork styles', which will be printed at reasonable rates. The Senate has relieved the bonds? men of Treasurer Allen, of Greenville, from any liabilities as to bis nufortunato management of affairs. Kind. Tho Pikenix. job office is complete in every reBpeot, and cards, posters, pro? grammes, bill-heads, etc., are turned out with alacrity. The Governor has appointed the fol? lowing Notaries Public: G. R. Sum? mers, of Orangebarg; N. L. Lipscomb, of Greenville; aud H. G. Gaffoey, of Spartanburg. Another trot is on the tapis. The horses of Gen. Robert Smalls, of Beau? fort, and Col. T. B. Johnston, of Sum ter, are to test their speed on the Co? lumbia course, on Saturday, the 14th. A portion of the fence around the State Capitol gronnds is in a dilapidated condition, and should be repaired. On I the Seuate street side, it onoroaohes fully thirty feet on tbe street. Put it back. > The fourth grand gift concert for the benefit of the public library of Ken? tucky comes off on 31st March. Tickets can be had through Mr. D. Gambrill, up to the 20th instant, after whioh date .all unsold will be retorucd. i Mr. Eugene Cramer, the scenic artist [and actor, has organized a company of 'amateurs, to be known as the Colombia ^ Dramatic Club. They are now reheats ,ing "William Tell," which is to be per? formed in Parker's Hall, in a fortnight. The Senate hai confirmed the follow? ing appointments: E. C. Rainey, Jary Commissioner for Georgetown; Abram Smith, Trial Justice for Charleston; A. T. Latter, for Chester; Harmon G. Par jnell and W. H. DeBerry, for Darling ton; Samuel H. Johns, for Oconee. The remains of two United States sol? diers, belonging to Gen. Kilpatrick's .division, who were interred in Lancas? ter County, were brought to this city, on Wednesday, on their way to the na 1 tioual cemetery at Florence. Tbe bodies were escorted through Colombia by Col. Black's resiment. We have been furnished by Messrs. jO. B. Richard & Boas, General PaBsen jger Agents of tho Hamburg-American I Packet Company, Gl Broadway, New ; York, with a neatly printed and illus? trated copy of their "Guide Book for Passengers." It contains in a short and concise manner such information &e, from long experience, has been found mostly needed by travelers in Europe, aud cannot, in consequence, fail to be Inf intaM.I ?~ -?J --- ---_ Cat. Waoneb.?In spite of the wia thor, there was a good house at Irwin's i.Hall, last night, to weloomo the return of Cal Wagner and bis troupe of** min? strels. The performance was more es? sentially negro than any that has been ? given here. The actors are not simply ' white men blacked, bat they are negro 'ipersouators. Wagner is the central I Agare of the group, and he holds tbe position honestly. He is a, magnificent 1 delienator of negro character. Wagner's {support is good. Sam Price is a capital f negro, especially in his get-up, and pos? sibly the best of the orowd in the man - ner of his speech. The song and dance by Messrs. Green and Saddler was a > good performance. Tho statue olog, by -the same, was as pleasing as it was new ito this community. Ben Brown ap? peared in bis champion jig and was ibeartly encored. He is a nimble foot, > and --fOXpulates the "poetry of motion" i wi/'L, Vrjit skill and favor. To-night klends iAffStay of the troupe in the city, V'aml we think the crowd will be larger i that it was last night. Ii r List of New Advertisements. -' John Aguew &? Son?Groceries. - W. G. Childs?Notice. b Indian Girl Cigar Store. I Caloutt House?Private Sale. ? Nervous Debility.?A depressed, 0 11! hit aule state of mind; weak, nbb b|vous, exhausted feeling j no knbroy 1 on animation; contused head, weak b memory, often with debilitating, in 1 voluntary discharges.?The Conse t quonco of excesses, mental over-work or "iindiscretions. 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