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COLUMBIA', S. C. Saturday Morning, October 31,1874. Tbl Validating Act. It was in March, 1872, that the Le? gislature passed "an Act relating to the bonds of the State of South Caro? lina/' commonly known aa the vali? dating Aot. It Was meant to make good certain transactions that were known to be fraudulent. It was the devioe of the bond ring and Financial Board of that day, to cover np the fraada of their administration of the finances. Mr. Oorbin, a State Senator and United States Diatriot Attorney, in a speech, in Greenville, soon after the Legislature adjourned, character? ized the Act as "a plea of guilty, en? tered by car Financial Board; it is Botbing more nor less than a confes? sion of guilt." This view of it has been sastained by subsequent events and by the course of public opinioo, which culminated last winter in the passage of tho Aot which threw over? board what had been so laboriously "va? lidated" only tweuty months before. The administration of Gov. Moses aod some of the loading Ridioal lights claim merit for this Jsootohiog, we can? not say for killiog, of the conversion bonds, amounting to $5,965,000, put npon the market, as the Act says, "?without any authority of law." In Che platform of the Republican party, there is a plank (the 7th) which pledges them to this settlement. But will it stand? The publication o! the correspondence between Gov. Scott, Treasurer Parker, Judge Willard and Attorney-General Chamberlain, in re? ference to the force of the validating Aot, has iudaaod ns to re-read the Aot itself. Its text fully bears out what is now.oonfessod, that it was designed to holster frand and_give legal sanction to the dishonestwtion of dishonest public officials. In the preamble, it is said, That whereas, bonds, or obliga? tions of this State, have been issued, from time to time, to a large amount, in accordance, aa was supposed by the officers issuing the Bame, with autho? rity, &o. And whereas, it was the trne intent and meaning of the several Acts * * that such issues of bonds or ob? ligations should be made in the manner in which the same have been made * * it is enacted that the bonds, &c, were duly and lawfully issued in conformity with the true intent and meaning of the several Acte. In like manner, the acts of tbo officers of the State in issu? ing ^the bonds and obligations were ratified*, confirmed and established. Frand and' rascality are written all over this Act. We wish that we could congratulate the people upon deliver? ance from the vile purposes for which it was enacted. Bat notwithstanding the so-called settlement, and its ac? ceptance for electioneering purposes of the Radicals, the qualities which were eqaal to a legislative feat of this kind are not dead amongst us. We have the strongest moral oonviotion that we shall have those bonds to face yet again. The influences are at work, the men are active who will bring them back to vox ns. A Bio OiTE.?The Washington City Republican, President Grant's own peculiar organ, says: "At the present time a vote for the Democracy is a vote in favor of the payment of the Confederate debt; of the pensioning of Confederate soldiers; of. compensation for the emancipated slaves; of the issuanoe of more irre? deemable paper money and of national repudiation." We presamo this assertion is in? tended for "home consumption" in the approaahiog Northern November elections, and we take much consola? tion in the assurance thns afforded that the Rjdioal party has nothing better to base its hopes of enooess npon than snob reckless and absurd fabrications. Bat did any one ever see effrontery eqaal to that displayed in this declaration of the President's own organ? Payment of the Confederate debt! Pensioning Confederate sol? diers! Compensation for the emanci? pated slaves! Sorely Mr. Lindaulet Williams, the Federal Attorney-Gene? ral, must have bestowed his valuable time and attention npon the editorial department of the Republican. Taa Emotions.?-The Courrier des Etats Unis, opeakiog of the November eleotions, doolareB that tho politics of the State of New York aro always an indication of tbo current of publio opinion in tho country, and this year particularly all eyes will be turned npon it. Tho triumph of the* Demo? cratic party will bo a fitting rebuke to those who have, by their intrigues, plnnged the North in misory and tho South in despair. Qr??t TammanvHall Meeting. At arrant ratification meeting held at Tammany Hall ou Tuesday evening, reeolotioos were adopted approving of the platform *od candidates nominated by the Syracuse Democratic Oonvon tion. The enthusiasm of the meeting was immense. It was addressed by Qov. Parker, of New. Jersey, Francis Kornau, and ex Qov. Seymour, Mont? gomery Blair and S. S. Oox. The feeling is confidently entertained that the Democrats will carry the State by 50,000 majority. In the resolutions, the centralists, "who have reconstruct? ed desolation and disorder npon the rains of self-government in the South? ern Slates," come in for a proper share of denunciation. This com? plaint constituted the principal part of Qov. Parker's address. He repre? sented truly, that in a country of vast rosoaroes and fertility in the South that is, there is an impoverished peo pie, not only broken in estate, but almost broken in heart. He made a strong point in showing that the pros? tration of the South and tho poverty of her people have deprived the North of a vast market for tbeir goods and mauufaotures. He charged that the Radical administration at Wash? ington, regardless of the public welfare, sustained and enoouraged the vagabond carpet-baggers in robbing the people of the South of their property and liberties, in consideration that they, in tarn, would control the States in the interest of the Radical party. "Am I uskod," he Baid, "what tbey (the Democrats) propose to do when tbey get in power? My answer is, that we propose to give Belf-government to the people; we propose to withdraw the army and liberate tho white peo? ple of the South from a bondage, which has well nigh ruined them. We propose to lift op the South from the depths of pover? ty to a development of progress she has never yet known. We pro? pose to protect the colored man as well as the white man in the enjoyment of freedom, and of all the rights he baa." We notioe that the tono of all the speakers was eminently kind and conciliatory towards the Southern peo? ple. We trust sincerely that the Em? pire State and the Keystone State will both join the great populous Western States of OMo and Indiana, in pro? nouncing for the Demooracy, and in stern rebuke of the party which has systematically, and by the most odious means and agencies known to men, domineered over and trampled upon onr prostrate Soathern States. We pray for deliveranoe from its tyranny, and shall watoh the trembling of the wires which will briug us reports of the elections with the deepest interest and anxiety. CorreipoDdenue of (tie Plioenlx. Jersey City, N. J., October 27,1871. Editor of tub Pike nix: The people in this State, as well as in other North? ern States, are beginning at last to un? derstand the Bad state of affairs at present existing in tbo Soutborn States, especially South Carolina and Louisi? ana. The truly toucbiog appoals which have at various times boeu made to tbo present Government from your State, although slighted iu every instance by tbo beads of this corrupt Government, have not, I nm glad to say, been passed so lightly by tho peo? ple here. No, sir; it has buried deep in their hearts, and will never give rest to them, until tbo whitu people, bro tbor Americans of the Southern States, are righted and acknowledged as a free people, with just rights to sustain and be respocted. The Mosen rule in your State has done more to opcu tbo eyes of the Northern people than you can possibly imagine. Tho present cam? paign will prove to you the truth of these words by an nstonisbiog Demo? cratic victory far exceeding any other on record. I have been in tho West and all through tbe Middle States dur? ing the last few months, and every? where I have found, no*, only at politi? cal meetings, but in conversation with leading men of good character and standing, men of business, a true kind regard for the glorious Sooth in its afflictions. I hope every true South? erner will not forget to vote at the ooming oleotion and show tbeir strength and good will for a good cause. The Croaerism role will soon end, and with it tbe misery of the Soathern people. I remain yours, most respect fully, an earnest sympathizer of tbe South. This represents the present feeling of New Jersey people. S. L. Information has been received in Washington, from Pennsylvania, to tbe effeot that the Democrats there are thoroughly aroased by the recent elec? tions in the West, and are confidently expecting to carry tho State. Tbe Granger vote will go solid for tbo De? mocrats. In Philadelphia, under tho auspices of tbe Hon. Sam. Randal], tbo Democrats aro hard at work, hav? ing tbe false registration of tbeir oppo? nents oorreoted by tho Courts. Great numbers of names have boon fraudu? lently pot on tbe lists by tbe Republi? can managers of Philadelphia; but, notwithstanding their frauds, tboy aro now domoralized%und alarmed. Barbeeue at Tom'* Cwh. To tub Enxron of the Phchsix: The delegates of the different Orange* in the County of Lexington, met at the Threewits' place, on Tom's Greek/ on the 28th, and transacted their usual business, after which Dr. William Gei? ger, of the Oounty, introduced the fol? lowing gentlemen: Hon. H. A. Meetze, omdidate for the Legislature from that Oounty, John N. Hook, of Orange burg, and Henry O. Kinsler, who de? livered some vi ry able speeches on the advantages of being a member of tbe Grange, which were listened to with marked attention. Mr. Henry O. Kinsler delivered one of tbe ablest speeches we have beard for many years, after whioh tbe members of Tom's Greek Grange, delegates and in? vited guests adjourned to enjoy one of the finest barbecues we have ever bad tbo pleasure of attending. There was an abundauce of eatables of ull binds. Tbo Oommittoe of Arrangements, as? sisted by tbe iadies of the Grange, de? serve a great deal of credit for tbe handsome and elegant manner for the j way in which the tables were arranged. Thoie was nothing to mar the pleasure of auy one, and everything passed oil well. Yours, INVITED GUEST. The South.?A writer in Fraser's Magazine, on the resources and capa? bilities of the Southern States of this republic, does not hesitate to express tbe opinion that the Northern journals aro accustomed, from habit, to portray the condition of tbe South in more sombre colors tbau tbe actual truth warrants, and this, be think*, is the reason why European emigration uud capital seek tbe Northern instead of I the Southern States. Perhaps this oaso might be put in a different way. At tbe North, tbe press assumes vast proportions, and is prolific in its re ports, descriptions and enlogiums of the resources of all parts of the North and West. At tbe South, the press is very limited in extent and poorly sup? ported. It is obiefly partisan, red-bot with eeotional bitterness, and devotes little or no attention to agriculture, mining, finance, railroads, baokiog, insurance, commerce, navigation nud tbo internal resources and advantages of tbe South. When Northern emi? grants go South to settle, they are termed oarpet-baggers. Tbe above, says tbo Augusta Chroni? cle and Sentinel, is taken from the edi? torial columns of the Philadelphia North American. It would be ditliualt to cram more falsehoods in a smaller compass. The Southern press has labored zealously and unceasingly since tbe war to build up tbo South and to repair tbe ravages of Northern armies. Tbe Southern newspapers have never failed to lend a helpiag band to any enterprise which promised directly or indirectly to benefit tbeir aeotion. Tbey have never inquired or cared whether the men who had tbom in band were Northerners or Southern? ers?Democrats or Republicans. They have in good faith invited capital and immigration, and the bona fide settler haB always been received kindly and hospitably. The Southern press has been partisan and bitter to this extent: It has refused to accept or snsttin tbe infamous governments which a politi? cal party North put over tbem, for tbe purposes of plunder and oppression. It has denounced villainy and fraud, and arrayed publio sentimeut against tbeir authors. It has repelled such slanders us those manufactured by tbe Philadelphia North American and other Radical papers. This is tbe partisan? ship of whioh Southern journals have been guilty. It is not true that "North? ern emigrants, who go South to set? tle," ure?termod carpet-bagger.-1. And tbo first person to douy auch state? ment uro the Northern settlers them? selves. We call tboso persons o.trpet buggers who oome bore from the North, not to make n living by honest indus? try, not to aid in building up and im? proving the oouutry, but who come to make a business of politic?, who at? tempt to array the races against each other, who strive only to obtain pos? session of government, in order that tbey may grow rich by theft. These aro tbo carpet-baggers. We do not say that all of them are dishonest; that tbero are not exceptions to tbe general rule; but we aro speaking now of a class, not of individuals. Tbo laboring men from the North, tho mcohauic, tbo farmer, the mer? chant,- tbo lawyer, tbe doctor, who oome among us to mako a reputable livelihood, are made welcomo, and have no complaints to make of tbeir ueigbbor. Tbe capitalist who oomos to develop our resources is just as cordially received. It is true that the South is unable to offer tbe same in* duoements to Northern and European immigration as tbe West. There are uo publio lands in tbe South to give to sottlers; no groat trunk railways built by mqana of Government grants, which keep agents in Europe for tbe purpose of turning immigration over tbeir linos. But wo offer to evory ho? nest laboriog man, no matter what his nationality or bis political opiuions, a delightful climate, fertile soil, cheap laud, varied productions, unexcelled water power, groat mineral resources and a cordial welcome. This is all we can do; nud whou Northern papers oeaso to slander and misrepresent us, immigrants will* oome to the South as tbey uro now going to tbe West. Tho success of tho Democraoy means boucstadministration; economy; purer oivil sorvioepa wiser and moro tempe? rate foreign policy; a truer regard for equal rights; a steadier and sincere maintenance of tbe constitutional set? tlements of tbe war, progressive peace and prosperity. Form the Line or Battle. Cheering news from all parla of tbe Skate reaches us that the Conservatives are rapidly gaining strength^ud pre? paring for the eleotion next Tuesday, Let old Richland do her duty that day, and vote the foil Conservative ticket. On the day of eleotion all stores and shops are expected, as far as practica? ble, to be closed, in order that their clerks and workmen may contribute their influence to. redeem South Caro? lina from tbe nefarious rule wbich baa disgraced her fair name for the last six years. We desire every man to be present at the polls and to record bis vote in favor of bones'y, economy, low taxes aud good government. If our people do tbeir duty, Greene and Delauy and tbe Nash Cdtiuty ticket will be elected in Riobland. F. W. Moll A3 TER, Chairman Executive Committee. Columbia, S. O., Oj( jbor 20, 1874. Lt-Urr from J. 1*. Ilecri, Kiq Mr. Editor: At a public meeting beld at Anderson ou sale-lay in Octo? ber, I introduced certain resolutions, suggesting that the true policy for the Conservative party iu the approaching election, was to ignore a contest for Governor, and direct their efforts to securing a good Legislature. For doing so, I have been denounced ah a Republican, and tbe arrnngemeut of the political chess board, as it turns out, leaves mo either to forego the right of suffrage, or choose between two Republican candidates. For nue, thus situated, I prefer to vote for Mr. Chamberlain, aud, as a number of friends in different parts of tbe State have inquired after my reasous for doing eo, who at this late day can be more readily reached through your columns thau otherwise; uod, as I am always prepared, without regard to public clamor, to give a reason for the faith that is in me, I respectfully ask a place in tbe PlUESix for this paper, stating tbe reasous why I shall support Mr. D. H. Chamberlaiu for Governor. 1. ?oeausp, being compelled tu choose between two Republican can? didates staudiug ou precisely the same platform, so far us their party nomina tious go, I prefer the mau who is a Republican by birth aud oducation. aud who is a carpet bagger, after eight or uiue years residence, brought bis priuciples aud carpet-bag to the State wi>h him, und was not tempted to desert them and join the Repub? licans iu tbe Hood-tide of their success, to obtain either place or pelf. 2. Beeuuso of his great learniug aud distinguished ability us a lawyer aud statesman. 3. For his exemplary character and habits in private life, and bis dignified und gentlemanly deportment iu hii in? tercourse with the world. ?t. For bis solemu aud reiterated personal pledges to insist ou a redac? tion of the taxes to the lowest possible rate that will suffice for an houost aud rigidly economical administration of tbe State Government. 5. For bis pledges to stand by the adjustment of tbe public debt as made la:;t wiuter, including tbo scaling of that which all acknowledge to be legi? timate, from $10,000,001) to $5.000, 000, iu rouud numbers, and to resist to the bitter eud, tbe payment of the conversion bonds, Blue Ridge scrip, pay certificates, and all othor fraudu? lent claims against the State. Prior to Mr. Chamborlain's uomina tion for Governor, and the pledges made by him then and since on the bond question, be was tbe favorite of the Republican press of New York and of the Northern cities generally for Governor of South Carolina. Siuce tbat time, tbe Tribun-! aud Times have united with tbe Her ail and World in denouncing bim, and are the zealous supporters of bis adversary. Then be was looked to us the bondholders' can? didate, moic bo is regarded as the tux payers' and people's man, in npp??i tiou to tbe "ooudholders' ring." 7. Because, having made these pledges, I have confidence that be will redeem them as far as be is able, and tbat he will have more ability to do eo than any other mau could have under the circumstances sur-ouudmg the State govorument. That bo will not only stand by tbe existing arrangement of the public debt and insist on low taxes, but tbat bo will administer tbe government with a view to reform iu all its departments, enforcing tbe strictest accountability, honesty aud ecouomy, aud so directing affairs us to promote peace, fraternity and prospe? rity araoust all tbe pooplo. These are his pledges. H iviug long known bim personally, tbey are satisfactory to me, aud, prejudice aside, I think would bo so to my frionds and interrogators. 8. Rut, again, othor things being equal, my uature prompts me to stand for tbo man whom I think unjustly as sailed, and that man is D. H. Cham-, borlain. Tbe charges made against him iu relation to his past connection with tbo State finances bavo been pressed to the point of tbo bitterest persecution. Tbey rest on more sus? picion, growing out of his surrounding us a public oilijcr, and aro not sus? tained, so far as I bavo scon, by a tittle of proof that would binder bis imme? diate acquittal, if formally charged, by auy impartial jury of his peers. His own testimony as to the past and his pledges for the future sliould, tboro fo.?e, in my judgment, not only vindi? cate bim, but commoud him to thb coutidouco of unprejudiced persons. J. P. REED. A Dead Shot. ?On Sunday night last, a oolored men named Ronjamia Major attempted to enter tho cotton house of Mr. Frank Uopkiuson, on Edisto Island, but was caught in tbo act by tbe watchman, who tired upon him with fatal effect. Cttt Matters.?Subscribe for tbe PncsKii?don't borrow. " ? ) The girls are blooming in the new styles now. What should a man say on seeing ft oanine run away? He be dog gone. The chestnut season has come laden with a bounteous cargo of "the fruit." RaBBett is tbe-prevailiug hue of tbe suburban oaks. ? Tbe pleasant weather continues, but tbe indications are that we are receiv? ing tbe last of it. Transient advertisements and no? tices must be paid for in advance. This rule will be adhered to hereafter. Tbe Georgia press and people are bitterly denounoing Hon, A. H. Ste? phens for bis reoent erratic course. Job printing of every kind, from a miniature visiting card to a four-shoot poster, turned out, at short notice, from Pnoisix office. Try us. The cotton planters complain that, owing to tho excitement connected with politics, they find it difficult to get tho fleecy article picked. Mr. K oenig, on Plain street, has furnished us with samples of his arti oles?a red-hoad cabbage and a bunch of cauliflower. Wo are glad to learn the fair at An? derson was a grand success, and that donble tbe entries had been made than at any former one. We understand that, within tbe past two days, two disinterested friend" have raised, in Augusta, Ga., about 810.000 for tbe Theological Seminary in this city. We aro authorized to state that on tbe 1st November, tbo South Carolina Railroad will issue retura tickets to tbe Orangeburg Fair for one fare, good until November 10. j Messrs. F. B. Orchard & Co. make an announcement, this morning, which may astonish seme persons, but we [presume a satisfactory explanation will be given to tboso who call. Tbey who thought the mosquitoes bad disappeared for tbe season, find now that "that's where tbey made a mistake," and are thinking about put? ting up tbeir nets again. Pollock House Pat keeps Wilming? ton and Charleston oysters constantly on baud, and will furnish raws, stews, ! fries or roasts, at short notice. Mike is the dispenser of the accompani? ments. A correspondent seuds ns a poem commencing with the following: "Oh uow I'm reminded by tbe autumnal leaves, that it's tbe time for my long tailed coat with tight-fitting sleeves." j R jected, of course. Mr. O. R. Franklin has refitted and refurnished tbe "Cottage House," on Washington street, next door to Ma? sonic Hall, and proposes to keep the host of "wet" goods, oysters, etc. As a oaterer, be is bard to beat. We are now in the cough season. Roast a large lemon very carefully without burning; when it is tho? roughly hot, cut aud squeeze it into a cup upon three ounces of sugar-candy finely powdered; take a spoonful when? ever your coogh troubles you. It is j as good as it is pleasant. Tbe Ciovernor has made the follow? ing changes in tbe Cjmmissioners of j Election: H. W. Rice,Commissioner of Election for Lexington, viceS. Corley, I resigned; H. C. Moses, Commissioner of Election for Newberry, vice Y. J. Pope, resigned; and L. J. Noah, com? missioner of Election for Riohland, vice George W. Waterman, resigned. W. H. Thomas, Trial Justico for New berry; Peter P. Hedges, John King and John A. Viney, Trial Justices for Charleston County, rice J. H. Leland and James Hutchinson, removed; and D. H. Hutchinson, Treasurer for Horry, rice J. H. Derham, whose term of office has expired. Death of a Former Resident of Colombia.?We regret to annonnoo tbe death, in Marion County, Fla., on tbe 21st inst., from congestive chill, of Mr. S. C. Chambers, who for many years, was enjaged in merchandising in this city. His romains wore in? terred in the family burial ground, at Yorkville, in tbis State, on Wednesday last. Mr. Ohambors was unmarried. We beg to remind our friends and the general publio, that Gen. Mo Gowan will, this evening, address tbe people in front of tbe Carolina Hall. We trust that there will bo a large turn* out, and a cordhl welcome extended to tbisldistiuguisbed gentleman, now placed in nomination for Congress from this Congressional District. Richlaud does not honestly and pro? perly belong to tbo district, but that is tbe present accepted theory, and wo mast consider ourselves entitled to tho privilege of giving Gen. MoGowan our support. Oome out, one and all, and give him a rousing welcome. List of patents issued from the United States Patent Offioe to tbe citi? zen! of the State of South Carolina lor the week ending October 29, 1874; famished for the Phcenix from tbe office of J. McO. Perkins Sc Co., No. 513 Seventh street. Washington, D. C.: 155,929. Seed Planteub. L. S. Connor, Orangebqrg. |Filed .July ,6. 1874 1 Brie/.?To the elide, and about mid-way of its length, are at? tached two thin plates, which move, one above and tbe other, below the sta? tionary feed plate. Tbe upper plate has a Blot, through which the seed falls on to the stationary plate. The lower plate acts as a cu -which allows tbe 6eed to fall to the ground as it is carried forward. The slide is made hook shape at the front end, to engage with pins on the bearing-wheel, which draw it fuiwird. It is retracted by a spring at the rear. 6,085. Steam and Hydhatjxic Presses. J. F. Taylor, Charleston. Patent No. 112,298, dated February 28, 1871; re-issue No. 4,851, dated April 2, 1872. (Filed September 3, 1874 J Brief.?The liquid in one forc? ing-cylinder is foroed, by a single stroke of the piston, operated by ex? haust steam, to the ram-cylinders, to give tbe initial pressure, und is held there by tbe check-valve, while tbe liquid in tbe other foroing-oylicder is being forced by the live steam piston, to give the final compression. Au ex? ternal chamber is attached to the ex? haust ond of each steam-cylinder, to allow tbe steam to pass from tbe rear to the front of the piston to-form a cushion. 155.867. Bale-Ties. A. A. Gold? smith, Charleston. {Filed September 12. 1874 J 155,234. Bale Ties. A. A. Gold? smith, Charleston, [Filed August 29, 1874.J Mail akranoemekts.?Northern mail opens 6.30 A. M., 3 P. M.; doses 11 A. it* 6 P. M. Charleston opens 8? A. M., 5.30 P. M.; dose* 8 A. M.. 6 P. M. Wostern opens 6 A. M., 1 P. M.; doses 6, 1.30 P. M. Greenville opens S.45 P. M.; closes 6 A. M. Wil? mington opens 4 P. M.; closes 10.30 A. M. On Sunday open from 2.30 to 3.30 P. M. List op New Advertisements. P. Cantwell?F. M. Beef. Odd Fellows' School. F. B. Orchard & Co?Dry Goods. C. R. Franklin?Restaurant. J. M. Kolb?Stolen. Meeting Typographical Union. Hotel Arrivals, October 30.?Hen drix House?W P Pattillo, Atlanta; A Zorm, Louisville; Mrs M E Soar borough, Ridge Springs; John H Buchanan, Chester; Thos P Stovall, Augusta; W A Cooper, Sumter; A McCabb aud lady, Charleston; Mrs J T Riley, W R Gasken, Orangebarg; W N Olybarn, Little Rook; Thomas J Mathis, Philadelphia; Mrs B Mobley, Rock Hill; James ? T?te, St Louie; Henry M Folk, Edgefield; H R Gib? son, Alston; Dr T B M^Einstry, Fair field. Columbia Hotel?M. S Hont. N Y; E J White, F Campbell, W D Kennedy, Charleston; 0 P Gardner, J S Ii%nd, A N Talley, J M Seigier, QtO?B; W H Tuttle, J H Samuel, Mass; D Pohl, Charleston; G W Thames, N C; J C Rollings, Camden; W H Suowdeu, S C; A J Frederiok, Orangebarg. Office Commissioners of Election, Colcmria, 8. 0., Oot. 30, 1874. At a meeting of Commissioners, held this afternoon?present, Wm. M. Tay? lor, L. J. Noah and John Agoew?Mr. J. I. Laoiua was unanimously ap? pointed a Manager of Election in place of Samuel G. Garner, who declined to serve. Mr. H. H. Jillson having been removed under tbe misunderstanding tbat be was appointed a Supervisor of Election, was unanimously re-ap? pointed a Manager of Election for Ward 3. cty of Columbia, in place of Hagb Cain, wbo is hereby removed. Tbe following places were unanimously designated as tbe polling precincts for tbo general election to be held on Tuesday, 3d November next: Polling Precincts.?Ward 1?En? terprise Engine House. Ward 2? New Court House. Ward 3?Vigilant Engine House. Ward 4?Minort's Hall. Acton?Singleton's Store. Camp Ground?Mount Pleasant Church. Davis'?Allen Davis'. Garners'?Laoipe' Mill. Gadsden?HowelPs Store. Hopkin's? Jas. J. Goodwin's. Killian's?Church. Trenholm's?Trenholm's Grove. JOHN AGNEW. Chairman. WM. M. TAYLOR, L. J. NOAH. United States Court, Charleston, October 29.?Judge Bryan presiding. The report of tbe Registrar on the pe? tition of R. L. Livingstone, to estab? lish lien on tbe estate of R. B. Cain, bankrupt, was oouflrmed, and the as? signee was ordered to sell tbe real estate in Sumtor on tbe first Monday in January. William H. Cookfield, of Sumter, was finally discharged in bankruptcy. Tho petition of Henry T. Peake, for voluntary bankraptoy, was referred to Registrar Seabrook. The report of Jarnos L. Porter, Esq., special referee in tbe oaso of James R. Pringle, baokrnpt, was confirmed, and it was ordered tbat, oat of the pro? ceeds of tbe sale, the bond and mort? gage of E. W. Bowman be satisfied. The old Oatbolio Bishop Heycamp, of Rotterdam, Holland, is dead.