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COLUMBIA^ S. C. ?-'?S?5T-~?. Sunday Morning. Apni 19,1874. Invoke the Aid of liu.Lair. It would be a task both tedious and useless to describe the'diffioalties which law been purposely put in the way of i?e vigorous prosecution o! frauds com? mitted by State officials in this State. GJhe machinery of courts is oomplioated in snob a manner as to make it next to impossible to get eases ot this kind lairly before them. The Jury Commis? sioner is a stnmbling-block to any ho aest judicial proceeding, and some? times to any judicial proceeding at all. He has only to miscarry conveniently in the time or mode of selecting a jury, to Jesve a County without courts ol justice so long as it may suit parties who have reasons to fear their aotion. It ia an office which, from its administration as we have seen it, seems intended to soreen criminals. And the juries, as eoustitoted often, are in sympathy with wrong-doors, and averse to convicting any one who may play upon their preju? dices by claiming that he ia persecuted for opinion's sake, and for bis love of ireedom and regard for the dear colored people. It has been common opinion, and almost become law, that those in high stations whom fraud has touched wore sacred objects, not to be inqaired into, not to be investigated, not to be prosecuted. To do this would have been to reflect upon the government itself, and would have endangered the ofScial head of him who attempted it. It ia-aotorious that the most stupendous frauds-have gone on, openly as well as aeoretly,. here for a half dozen years. The prosecuting officers have looked on powerless and inactive, knowing that a step against a criminal was one ont of the path of their own safety. The frauds of the Land Commission, of the Sinking.j?und Commission, of the con vecevoa-honds, thoso attending the sale hypothecation of bonds, those of the Blue Ridge swindle and the doing* of the Financial Board, afforded a splen? did field to the ex-Attorney-Gcnerul in *hioh to serve jus'ioe,. wboBe minister he was appointed to be. Bat he did not move a peg. Perhaps, in jastice, we should say he oould not, for "Quid ?a bant leges, sine moribus?" Bnt the world moves even in Radical South Carolina. The public opinion, which stood for jeveral years compact an a granite wall, resisting all inquiry into official miscon? duct and shielding it from investigation, has, under the stimulus of tne neoessity of unloading, from the force of divi sions,.a>nd, let us be williug to admit, from convictions of duty on the part of some of the better elements, at last de? manded aotion in the courts. This spirit, to whatever due or howevet com? pounded, oarriod its point in the last Legislature, in the enactment of a law, requiring the Attorney-General to pro seoate in a certain case, and in the vote of funds to enable him to bring tbe offenders against the State to oondign punishment. True, the Act was stolen, but its moral for^ce remains. And we are inclined to hope that tbe present Attorney-General will conceive himself to bo instructed by tbe better spirit of the party wbioh he serves. When the small jobs are over, let him put some of the big ones through. There is higher game than defaulting Connty Trea? surers. And if he will heed an outside voioe, there is distinction to be won In this field. There is possible reform to bo introdaoed into a corrupt party, whose base and pivot shall be purgation of its bad elements of men and measures through prosecution in the courts. Bat this is a duty which must not be loft to tho Attorney-Goneral alone. Ho must feel tbe strong arms of tho honest poople of every class sustuiuing him and urging bian to outer boldly upon this thorny path. Every man is a power in tbe force of his honest aud fearless convictions, livery good citi? zen, every person, who can lift himself ubovn tbe level of self and party preju? dice, ought to feel it bis duty to give bis assistance and counteuunco to an undertaking which promises much for tbe public good. And here we are re? minded of tbe language of a writer in tbe Union, yesterday, who, in comment? ing npon the memorial of the Board of Trade and business men of Columbia, which was transmitted to Washington a few days ago, finds fault with them that they-do not make their words good by aorrespending deeds. He represents members of Congress asking, when uuoh memorials are presented, where 'ho charges are plain and specifio, as in this paper: " 'Why do you not prosecute thoso derelict officials in your Stato Courts and convict them? It will not do to say it will do no good, until you have tried it and failed. Then it will bo timo to apply to tbe National Government.' This is a point that seems to havo cs oaped tbe attention of even tbe sharpest of tho tax-payers. If there are State offi? cials who are getting rich from their po? sitions, upon a' small salary, aud the Board of Tratte see it overs day, why do they not make up a one and trJMthe oonrtw of tho State first?" It is well, sajH an old adage, to learn from one's enemies. Without stopping to inquire the motive of this suggestion, and accepting it as tbo expression of an opinion, and not as a jeer and taunt, wo do not hesitate to say that there is much good sense in it. It points to a course of aotion which has not yet been tried. Wo shall be held inexcusable, if we do not try it. It will no* do to determine in advance that it is useless or impracti? cable. It is neither. We have tbe best of reasons for moving with vigor ?and determination. If wo expect any ohange for tho better in tho state of things here, wo must be vigilant and determined. Tbe business men of Co? lumbia did an admirable thing in sum? ming up in a masterly paper tho evils of our condition, tbe causes of tbo incubus upon trado, and of the drawbacks to progress aud advancement. It was a centro shot. It bit tbo boll's eye. Now, if they will follow np these bravo and sensible words by another stroke equally good, they will deserve the thanks of tbo people of the State and do much for their deliverance. Let them take tho initiative in stern prosecutions of the men who revel in luxury at the exponso of tho people, and who have dragged the honor and character of tbe State down into tbe filth "of corruption and disgrace. -?-???-. The MassachuacM* Stnuior. The election of Ex-Governor Wash burn to the United States Senate as suc? cessor of Sumner, is a surprise in two respects. He has not beon prominent in tbo ballots, and on the 30tb, tbe last before the ono which resulted in his election, received but one vote. He is classed as a moderate Republican. This election is a defeat of the Administra? tion, and Massachusetts may soon be classed with Ohio, New Hampshire and Connecticut as in opposition to tbe .sort of radicalism which is represented by President Grant. Tbo elections which began in tbo -Northwest lust fall, and have been followed up in New England recently, indicate tbe certain breaking up of the Radical party. When it is overthrown wu shall have o more sensi? ble, and a more liberal and more honora? ble government. Civil Riguts.?The question of civil rights has been discussed to nausea. There can be little or nothing new snid on that thread-bar a subject. The pro? babilities are that it will be ovaded even in Congress. The present hill turns tbe stomach of Parson Brownlow, and upon this some hopes are based that Mr. Sumucr's legaoy may bo squandered in the house ol its friends. An exchange notes the rumor that Donati, the great astronomer, died from excitomeut consequent upon dis? covering that tbe earth is approaching the sun so rapidly that in ton years it will bo drawn into tho sun and shriveled up. The paragraphist then adds that decidedly American comment: "This will be discouraging news to the insur? ance companies." In tbo United States Court, on the 17th, it was ordered, in tbe case of the United States against John Alexander, that tho prisoner bo transfered from Charleston jail to the jail in Yorkville. In tbo case of A. T. Stewart Si Co., against Levi Drucker, an order was issued for an rxoncratur to bo ontored upon tbo bail bond of tbo defendant. United States Marshal Wallace left for Yorkville with eight prisoners sentenced to three mouths' imprisonment in the jail at that plueo for illicit distilling. Tho names of tho prisoners are : John Martin, Thomas Mullinax, Alfred Parris, Wm. 11. Love, Melviu Mouuoy, Obediah Parker, Alfred Walker und Rowland Murphy. -? - Robert 13. Elliott, colored member of Congress from South Curelina, delivered in Faue?il Hall, Boston, on Tuesday, ono of tbo three eulogies on tho memory of Charles Sumuer, announced to be given in that city. During his stay in Boston he was tbe gaest of Ex-Governor William B. Clalllin, and on Tuesday evening dined with Governor Wash burn, Vico-President Wilson, William Lloyd Garrison, Robert Morris (a co? lored lawyer) and other gentlomen, at the residence of bis host. The Bouton papers oontain fnll reports of tbo oration, and it is said to have been delivered with "earnest and effective eloquence." Semassee and Millen* Railroad Company.?At a meeting of the stock? holders, held in Charleston, on Wednes? day, the following offioers wore elected for the ensuing year: Timothy Hurley, President; C. 0. Puffer, Secretary and Treasurer; James B. Campbell, Solicit? or. Directors?T. D. Wagner, James Thompson, William Garnev, Robert Smalls, E. W. M. Mackey, H" T. Peake, A. Carroll, G. I. Cunningham and W. N. TnTt. Tho board of direotors will be completed by the oieotion of throe members from tbe State of Georgia. Shout Sermons fob Sunday.?Che? mists tell us that a eiqgle grain of the substance called iodine will color 7,000 times its weight of trater. So it is in the affairs of life. One brok, ouo com? panion, or one bad habit long indulged in, will affect the whole current of onr life and character, and render as, in a measare, unfit (or those higher duties whose claims tiso paramount to all others. We are too little thoughtful, how great an influence small matters have upon our lives and dispositions ? they net npon as for good or ovil, brightening it may be, or ousting long shadows upon life's fair youth, whioh should slowly and sorely expand itself into the "nuro and perfect day." Some historian* assert that n slight shower of rain caused Napoleon's overthrow at Waterloo, making it impossible, owing to tho nature of the soil for the heavy artillery to reach the field of action in time. But bo this us it any, wo kuow that it affected his chances of success by retarding his movements, thus throwing a heavier balance for victory in tho Bri- 1 tish scale. Our first mother, Eve, in uj moment of weakness nud indecision, yielded to a few whispered words of flattery from the beguiling serpent, nud fell from her high estate, to rise no more! Thus, perhaps, is tbo whole current of onr lives turned forever and ayo, by a spider-web of evil influence, whether it bo an impure hook, a sellish companion or a sinful habit. Some books may only bo tasted, others may bo chewed ami digested; that is, they may bo read carefully aud diligently, with much profit. A compuuion?uh! how few can choose discreetly, nud how many whom the world calls "friends," prove apostate. Tapper says, "As frost to the bud, and blight to the blossom, oven auch is self-interest to friendship; for conlidenco cannot dwell where solilshness is porter at the gate." Peru friendship abhors doubt, und lives in luutuul trust; flatters not, but kindly teaches a remedy for failings and short? comings; censures not harshly, but is a pure, disiuterested flame, freo from the smoke of selfishness," and heavenly in its aspirations. Such a companion will never deal treacherously, nor become au oncmy. A sinful habit frequently iu dulged, will soon become n steru muster. Oue leads to another, aud still another, until their namo is iegiou und wo are almost overwhelmed. Tbo ship of our destiny rides the rough sea ami fright? fully surges, without pilot or rudder, vainly endeavoring to pierco tho fog of vice and immorality, aud iouging to cast anchor in the tranquil waters of piety and peaoe, where soundings are deep aud trucl Du. Scuexck's Standard Remedies. ?The standard remedies for all diseases of the lungs are Soiienck's Pulmonic Syrup, Soiienck's Sea Weed Tonic and Schenck's Mandrake Pills; aud, if taken before tho lungs are destroyed, u speedy euro is effected. To these three modiciues, Dr. J. H. Schenck, of Phila? delphia, owes his unrivaled success iu the treatment of pulmonary diseases. The Pulmonic Syrnp ripens tho mor? bid matter iu the lungs; uature throws it off by an easy expectoration; for when tho phlegm or matter is ripe, a Blight cough will throw it off, tho patient has rest, and the lungs begin to heal. To enable the Pulmouio Syrup to do this, Soheuck's Mandrake Pills and Sobouek's Sea Weed Tonic must be freely nsed, to cleanse the stomach and liver. Soheuck's Mandrake Pills act od the liver, removing all ubstructious, re? lax tho gall bladder, tho bile starts freely, and the liver is soou relieved. Schonck's Sea Weed Tonic is a gentle stimulant und ulterative. The alkali of which it is composed mixes with the food and prevents souring. It assists the digestion by touiug up the stomuch to a healthy condition, so that the food aud tho Pulmonic Syrup will make good blood; then the lungs heal, and the pa? tient will surely get well, if care is taken to prevent fresh cold. All who wish to cousult Dr. Scheuch, either personally or by letter, can do so at his paiucipal cfllce, corner of Sixth and Arch streets, Philadelphia, every Monday. Schenck's medicines are sold by all druggists throughout the countrv. March 29 fuf A New York letter says: "Tho Com? munists here profess to be certain that Citizen Bochefort will bo among them in tho course of the ensuing summer, and consultations will soon bu held upou tho propriety of extonding to him a public ovation. One feature of tbo pro? gramme is to raise u subscription to en? able him to start a paper iu Now York, with the sumo title us that of the journal be published in Paris." ColTjAV.se of a New York Hotel ? The St. James Hotel, ouo of the upper crust caravansaries of New York city, was closed, on Wednesday, by order of tho United States Court, at tho iustunco of tho creditors of tho lato proprietor. The hotel has been in existence about ten years, and has been in a prosperous condition until recently. Ko KliUX Pardoned. ?Walker D.iw sod, convicted of being a Ku KtuX, and sentenced to bo confined in tho peniten? tiary at Albany foi eight years, uud pay a fine of five hundred dollars, has been pardoned by the President, on tho re? commendation of tho Hou. A. S. Wal? lace. The prisoner has already served out two yoars of his confinement. Town Election.?The following gen? tlemen have been elected Intendant and Wardens of this town on tho "dry ticket," without opposition: Intendant -Captain John L. Thornley. Wardens -James M. McFall, W. A. Lesley, I. H. Philpot, and W. M. Hagood. [ Pickens Sentinel, A Seasonable Joke.?Tho Danbury News explains the change of tempera? ture thus: Mr. Cobleigh loft off his flan? nels Thursday, aud ou Friday morning, he quietly said to his wife, "Mid Cob laid, ged by uddar gloads, dab gwick!" Cm* Matters.?Subscribe for tbe Pbcbnix. Tbe little ones are busily engaged iu preparing for their May-day festivals. Weather, yesterday, rainy, obilly and unseasonable. Cash will be tho rule at the Phoenix office hereafter. March scema to be elbowing April out of her laurels. Brazilian bugs, handsomely mounted, are tbe newest head ornaments, Tbe city water is muddy again?we snppose, owing to the late rains. Tbero were eight deaths in Colombia for tbo week ending tbo 18th?whites three; colored five. Mr. C. Michler, on aged resident of the "fork," was thrown from a nsulo c few days ugo, and bad bis thigh broken. Tbero is a dead horse ut tbo corner of Taylor and Pickens streets which should bo looked after. The old saviugs bank safe, which bus ornamented Main street for a leugtb of time, has ot last bpcn removed. 31 r. Glaze has purchased it. Furbelows aud puuiers have vanisbvd ; nud the scanty plain robe clings to the lovely lijjuro just ubont as close as it ought to. Tbe Phoenix job office is complete in every respect, and curds, posters, pro? grammes, bill-heads, etc., ure turned out with alucrity. Ladies, generally speaking, think very little of the close of sermons?they are tbiuking too much of the clothes of the congregation. Dr. W. S. Pltimer, of this city, is to preueh regularly to tbe congregation of the Presbyteriuu Church in Charlotte, until they ?ecure a permanent pastor. Tbe annual meeting of tbe stockhold? ers of the Greenville und Columbia Rail? road, will bo hud in this city on tbe 30th instant. ProT. Evans will commence the in? struction of his class in vocal music, to? morrow (Monday) evening, at tbo Wash? ington Street Chapel, at 8 o'clock. Moos. Matt O'Brien is in the city, His next curtoon, it is said, will be a representation tf Captain Cuthbert, the New York Herald's hanging reporter. Messrs. W. D. Love A Co. furnish their weekly notice of tbe select articles which they have on band. Peruse their advertisement, it may rupay yon. Our opposite neighbor, Dr. Heinitsb, imparts somo interesting information to the readers of tbe Pna:six this morning. R'.md it, by all means. They used to tie the sash on the loft side, in a pretty bow, but now, as tboy are worn of Buch wide and handsome ribbon, the ladies put them where theie is a "break" in their dress. There is a very considerable amount I of travel on tho railroads just now. Peo? ple from the extreme North are still going to Florida to escape from tbe yet very rigorous cold in their section. Tho recent severe stroke of lightning has caused a demand for protectors; and just in tbo nick of time, iu drops the agent of tbe Atluntio Cable Lightning Rod Compauy, and supplies the de? mand. See his card in another column. We acknowledge the receipt of a card of admission to a concert to be given by tbo Carolina Minstrel )?a genuine Ethi? opian troupe?on Wednesday evening, April 22, in lrwin's Hall. We have been requested to stato that an adjourned meeting of tbo ladies of Columbia, and of the Trustees of tbe Palmetto Orpbun Home, will be held at tbo Baptist Church, this afternoon, at o'clock. Reports of officers will be read aud addresses delivered. As two young men?Robert Miot aud H. Fisher?were driving around tbe gar? rison grounds yesterday, while tho bond was performing, the horso became frightened'nnd ran off, throwing tho oo cupants out and considerably damaging the buggy. No boues broken. The Governor has made tbo following appointments: Frederick Solomons and B. Gordon, County Commissioners for Darlington, vice Francis A. Smith and Gustavo Iloffmnyer, removed; James H. Goss, County Commissionor for Union, vice Y. S. Bobo, resigned; Spencer C. Doty, of New York oity, a Commis? sioner of Deeds for South Carolina. Now is tbo time, when tbo gladsome school-boy hides his books behind the ash barrel, rigs up a fishing pole, speeds merrily to tbo water's side to tempt the furtivo suckor or tbe wriggling eel, and comes home to experience a burning sensation about tbe basement of his pantaloons that enables him to take his meals standing without a murmur. "Thoso who propose attending tbe Sch?tzenfest at Charleston, next week, will be passed over the Wilmington, Co? lumbia and Augusta Railroad, each teat/, for one fare." No doubt, tbo Wilmington (N. C.) Journal intended to advertise something new; but by the above, there is no re? duction. We tiavel now for "one faro each way." (Doth ways was meant.) Supreme Coubt.?The April term of the Supreo,? Court com meuces on Tues? day, the/2lst fostant.f @j } Toe Fifth Circuit will be called first. The following ia a list of cases from this Cirdoit: Tho State, ex rel., CitizoDs' Savings Dank and South Carolina Bank aud Trust Company vs. City Council, el al ; the State, ex rel, ?. J. Scott Sc Son, Davidge Qambrill, J. A. Hendrix & Bro., el al. vs. same; Thew, Cashier, vs. Southern Poroelain Manufacturing Com? pany; Mutier vs. Wadlington. Applications for admission to practice, ehould be filed on cr before the second Tuesday of the term, to wit: the 28th instant. Mail Aubanqements. ?The Northern mail opens 6.80 A. M., 8 P. M.; closes 11 A. M., 6 P. M. Charleston opens 8 A. M., 5.30 P. M.; closes 8 A. M., 6 P. M. Western opcnt>G A. M., 12.30P. M.; closes G. 1.30 P. M. Greenville openB 6.15 P. M.T closes 6 A. M. Wilmington opous 4 P. M.; closes 10.30 A. M. On Sunday open from 2.30 to 8.30 P. M. Religious Services To-Dat. ?Pres? byterian Church?Rev. J. H. Bryson, Pastor, 11 A. M. and iyz P. M. St. Peter's Catholio Church?Rev. J. L. Fnllerton, first Mubb 7 A. M.; second Mass 10,?.; A. M.; Vespers 4}? P. M. Trinity Church?Rev. P. J. Shand, Rector, IIA. M. and 5 PM. Lutheran?Rev. A. R. Rude, Pastor, 10W A. M. Sunday School, 4)4 P. M. Baptist?Rev. J. K. Mendenhall, Pas? tor, 11 A.M. and 1% P. M. Sunday School at 3 P. M. Washington Street Methodist?Rev. A. Coke Smith, 11 A. M. and 7}& P. M. Sunday School 9 A. M. Marion Street Methodist?Rev. W.D. Kirkland, 11 A. M. aud 7?? P. M. Sun? day School, 0>? A. M. Ludson Chapel?Rev. H. B. Garrias, 11 A. M. lyi P. M. Seeoud Baptist Congregation?Ser? vices iu Palmetto Engine House, at 11 A. M., by Rev. A. M. Cartledge, Pastor. Ladies' Benevolent Society.?At the reeent annual meeting of the society the following ladies were appointed visiting committees for tho several Wards: Ward No. 1.?Miss Stark, Miss Shand, Miss LaBorde. Wabd No. 2.?From Lady street to Plain street?Mrs. Sqnire, Mrs. Ruett, Mrs. H. Soott, Mrs. Miot. Wabd No. 3.?From Plain street to Blanding?Mrs. Howe, Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Hix. Ward No. 4.?From Blanding street to Upper Boundary?Mrs. McFie, Miss Wilber, Mrs. Veal, Mrs. Stenhouse. The physicians of the city are re? quested to inform either of the above named ladies of euoh cases of sickness among the poor as require assistance. Phoznixiana.?Miss construction? Whalebone and paint, powder and wad? ding. "Matching" is the fashion, but the bonnets made to match costumes are no longer of the dress material. Beauty and bashfalness are often united; yet the loveliest maiden is ad? mired for her cheek. "Paradise boots" are to be worn this summer. They are flesh colored and resemble those worn by our first mo? ther. New Orleans is threatened with a general inundation. After Kellogg comes tbo deluge. Having stood eight? een months of the present State Go? vernment, we expect the citizens of New Orlouns care as little about so trifling a matter as a flood as the people of any city in the world. List of New Advebtisements. Meeting Columbia Typo. Union. Jacob Levin?For Rent. . Meeting Columbia Lodge. Chas. Barnam?Election Notice. Atlantic Cable Lightning Rod. Jacob Levin?Land Plaster. Meeting Myrtle Lodge, K. of P. City of Colombia Coupous for Safe. W. D. Love & Co.?Dry Goods, &o. John D. Batemnn?Potatoes, Sec. Dr. Helnit8h's Medicines. Hotel Arrivals, April 18, 1874.? Columbia Hotel.?H Heins, Ridge way; George R French, Wilmington; 8 H Forbes, E S HerriDg, T W Tonnge, Baltimore; Wm R Helm, N Y; J P Rodgers, Richmond; A Aldrioh, Barn well ; J P Moore, York; W J DeTreville, OraDgeburg; A L Huutt, N Y; W J Sprinkle, N C; Jas H Rion, Miss Mag? gie Iii on, Winnsboro; John W BrufF, Baltimore; WD Goodrich, Wilmington; Chas B Trumbo, E Catbbert, N Y. Nervous Debility.?A depressed, irritable state of mind; weak, ner? vous, exhausted feeling; no enbbqv or animation; confused head, weak memory, often with debilitating, in? voluntary discharges.?The conse? quence of excesses, mental over-work or indiscretions. This nervous debility finds a sovebeion cube in Humphreys* Homcepathio Specific, No. 28. It tones up the system, arrests discharges, dispels the mental gloom and despond? ency, and rejuvenates the entire system; it is perfectly harmless and always ef? ficient. Price $5 for a package of five boxes and a large $2 vial of powder, whioh is important in old serious cases; or $1 per single box. Sold by all druggists, or sent by mail on reoeipt of price. Address Humphreys' Specific Homcefathic Medicine company, No. 582 Broadway, N. Y. For sale by Geiger & McGregor, Colombia, S. O. Mar 20 tfi2m Pond's Extract?Used alike by the medical profession and the people, it holds a position hold by no otber medi? cine in this country, or, perhaps, the world. Al?tS*;!