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COLUMBIA', S. C. Saturday Morning, October 31,1874. Tbe Validating Act. It was in Marob, 1872, that the Le? gislature passed "an Aot relating to the bonds of the State of .Sooth Caro? lina," commonly known as the vali? dating Aot/ I It was meant to make good certain transactions that were known to be fraudulent. It was the devioe of the bond ring and Finanoial Board of that day, to cover np the frauds cl their administration of the finances. Mr. Oorbin, a State Senator and United States Distriot Attorney, in a speech, in Greenville, soon after the Legislature adjourned, character? ized the Act as "a plea of guilty, en? tered by our Finanoial Board; it is Botbing more nor less than a confes? sion of guilt." This view of it has been sustained by subsequent events and by the course of publio opinion, whioh culminated, last winter in the passage of tho Aot whioh tbrew over? board what had been so laboriously "va? lidated" only twenty months before. The administration of Gov. Mosss and some ot tbo leading Radical lights claim merit for this^sootchiog, we can? not say for killing, of the conversion bonds, amounting to $5,985,000, put npon the market, as the Aot says, '"without any authority of law." In the plctform of the Republican party, there is a plank (the 7th) whioh pledges them to this settlement. But win it stand? The publication of the correspondence between Gov. Soott, Treasurer Parker, Judge Willard and Attorney-General Ohamberlain, in re? ference to the force of the validating Aot, has induoed ns to re-read the Aot itself. Its text fully bears out what is now.oonfessed, that it was designed to bolster fraud and_?ivo legal sanotion to the tliahoueat w?lion of dishonest publio 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 aooordanoti, a9 was supposed by the officers issuing the same, with autho? rity, &o. And whereas, it was the true intent and meaning of the several Acte * * that snob issnes of bonds or ob? ligations should ba made in (he manner in whioh the same have been made * * it ic enacted that the bonds, &3., were duly and lawfully issued in conformity with the true intent and meaning of the several Acts. In like manner, the acts of the officers of the Slate in issu? ing ^the bonds and obligations were ratified', confirmed and established. Frand and' rascality are written all over this Aot. We wish that we could congratulate the people apon deliver? ance from the vile purposes for whioh it was enacted. But notwithstanding the so-called settlement, and its ac? ceptance for electioneering purposes of the Radicals, the qualities whioh were equal to a legislative feat of this kind are not dead amongst us. We have the strongest moral conviction that wo shall have those bonds to face yet again. The influences are at work, the men are active who will bring them back to vox as. A Bio One.?The Washington City Republican, President Grant's own peculiar organ, says: "At the present time a vote for tbe Demooracy is a vote in favor of tbe payment of the Confederate debt; of the pensioning of Confederate soldiers; of. compensation for the emancipated slaves; of the issuance of more irre? deemable paper money and of national repudiation." We presume this assertion is in? tended for "home consumption" in the approaohiug Northern November elections, and we take muoh oonsola tion in the assurance thus afforded that the Radical party has nothing better to base its hopes of success npon than such reckless and absurd fabrications. But did any one ever see effrontery equal to that displayed in this declaration of tbe President's own organ? Payment of the Gonfederate debt! Pensioning Confederate sol? diers I Compensation for the emanci? pated slaves! Surely Mr. Landaulet Williams, the Federal Attorney-Gene? ral, mast have bestowed his valuable time and attention npon the editorial department of the Republican. Thb Emotions.?The Courrier des Elate Unis, speaking of the November election a, declare b that the politics of the State of New York aro always an indication of tho current of p a olio opinion in tho oountry, and this year particularly all oyes will be turned npon it. Tho triumph of the* Demo? cratic party will be a fitting rebuke to those who have, by their intrigues, plunged the North in misery and tbe South in despair. Grc*tTamm?nyIUIl Meeting. At * Oraot <ratifl?ati?h meeting held at Tammany Hall ou.TMesday evening, resolutions v??re adopted approving ol the/platformtitnd candidates nominated by tho Syracuse Democratic Convoc tioo. Tbe enthusiasm of the meeting was immense. It was addressed by Qov. Parker, of New Jersey, Francis Kernen, and ex Qov. Seymour, Mont? gomery Blair and S. S. Cox. The feeling is confidently ontortained that the Democrats will carry tbe State by 50,000 majority. In the" resolutions, the centralists, "who have reoonetruot cd desolation and disorder npon tbe rains of self-government in tbe Soath? ern States," come in for a proper share of denunciation. This com? plaint constituted the principal part of Gov. Parker's address. He repre? sented truly, that in a country of vast resources and fertility in the South that is, there is an impoverished peo pie, not only broken in estate, but almost broken in heart. Ho made a strong point in Bhowing that tbe pros? tration of the South and the poverty of her people have deprived the North of a vast market for tbeir goods and manufactures. He charged tbat the Radical administration at Wash? ington, regardless of tbe pablio welfare, sustained and enoouraged tbe vagabond oarpet-baggors in robbing tbe people of the South of tbeir property and liberties, in consideration that they, in tarn, would control 'he States in the interest of tho Ra? . i party. "Am I asked," he said, "what they (the Democrats) propose to do when they get in power? My answor is, that we propose to give self-government to the people; we propose to withdraw the army and liberate tbo white peo? ple of the South from a bondago, whioh has well nigh ruined them. We propose to lift up the South from the depths of pover? ty to a development of progress she has never yet known. We pro? pose to protect tbe colored man as well as tbe white man in tbe enjoyment of freedom, and of all tbe rights he has." We notice tbat the tone of all tbe speakers was eminently kind and conciliatory towards tbe Southern peo? ple. We trust sincerely that tbe Em? pire State and the Keystone State will both join the great populous Western States of Ohio and Indiana, in pro? nouncing for the Demooraoy, and in stern rebuke of the party whioh has systematically, and by tbe most odious means and agencies kuown to men, domineered over and trampled upon onr prostrate Southern States. We pray for deliveranoe from its tyranny, and shall watoh the trembling of tbe wires whiob will bring us reports of tbe elections with the deepest interest and anxiety. ??????? ?? Correspondence of die Plicenix. Jersey City, N. J., Ojtober 27, 1871. Editor of the Puosxix: Tbe people in this State, as well as in otbor North? ern States, are begiuniug at last to un? derstand tbe sad state of affairs at present existing in tbo Soutborn States, especially South Carolina and Louisi-1 ana. Tbo truly touching appeals which have at various times been made to tbo present Government from your State, although slighted in every instance by tbe beads of this corrupt Government, bavo not, I am glud to say, been passed so lightly by tbo peo? ple here. No, sir; it has bnricd deep in their hearts, and will never give rest to tbem, until tbo whito people, bro? ther Americans of the Southern States, are righted and aoknowlodgcd as a free people, with just rights to sustain and be respected. Tbe Mosen rule in your State has done more to opou tbo eyes of tbe Northern people thun you can possibly imagine. Tbe present cam? paign will prove to you tbe truth of these words by an astonishing Demo? cratic victory far oxoeediug any other on record. I bavo been in tbe West and all through tbe Middle States dar? ing tbe last few months, and every? where I have found, not only at politi? cal meetings, but in conversation with leading men of good c.haraotor and standing, men of business, a true kind regard for the glorious Booth in its afflictions. I hope every true South? erner will not forgot to vote at the coming oleotion and show their strength and good will for a good cause. The Croserism rule will soon end, and with it the misery of the Southern people. I remain yonrs, most respect fully, an earnest sympathizer of the South. This represents the present feeling of New Jersey people. S. L. Information has been received in Washington, from Pennsylvania, to tbe effect that the Democrats thero aro thoroughly aroused by the recent elec? tions in the West, and are confidently expecting to carry the State. Tbe Granger vote will go solid for tho De? mocrats. In Philadelphia, nnder tho auspices of tbe Hon. Sam.' Randall, the Democrats are bard at work, hav? ing tbe false registration of their oppo? nents corrected by tbe Courts. Great numbers of names have boon fraudu? lently pat on tbe lists by tbo Republi? can managers of Philadelphia; bat, notwithstanding tbeir frauds, thoy are now demoralized jind alarmed. Barbteet ?t Ton'l Cr??k. To tub Editor or the Passix: Tbe delegates, of She different Oranges la the County of Lexington, met at the Threewita' place, on Tom's Creek, on the 28th, and transacted their usual business, after whioh Dr. William Gei? ger, of the Oonnty, introduced the'fol? lowing gentlemen: Hon. H. A. Meetze, oindidato for tbe Legislature from that County, John N. Hook, of Orange burg, and Henry O. Kinsler, who de? livered some vi rj able speeches on tbe advantages of being a member of the Orange, whioh were listened to witb marked attention. Mr. Henry O. Kinsler delivered one of tbe ablest 1 speeches we have heard for many years, after whioh tbe members of Tom's Greek Orange, delegates and in? vited guests adjourned to enjoy one of tbe finest barbeoues we have ever bad tbe pleasure of attending. There was nn abundance of eatables of all binds. Tbo Committee of Arrangements, -as? sisted by the ladies of the Orange, de sorve a great deal of oredit for tbe baodEome and elegant manner for the way in which tbe tables were arranged. Tboie was nothing to mar tbe pleasure of any one, and everything passed oil well. Yours, INVITED GUEST. Thb South.?A writer in Frnser's Magazine, on the resources and capa? bilities of the Southern States of this republic, does not hesitate to express the opinion that the Northern journals are accustomed, from habit, to portruy the condition of the South in more sombre colors than the actual truth warrants, and this, be tbiok?, is tbe reason why European emigration und capital seek the Northern instead of the Southern States. Perhaps this oaso might be put in a different way. At tbe North, tbe press nesumes vast proportions, and is prolific in its re ports, descriptions and eulogiumB of the resources of all parts of the North and West. At the South, tbe press is very limited in extent and poorly sup? ported. It is chiefly partisan, red-hot with sectional bitterness, and devotes little or no attention to agriculture, mining, finance, railroads, banking, insurance, commerce, navigation aud the internal resources and advantages of the Soutb. When Northern emi? grants go South to Bettle, tbey are termed carpet-baggers. The above, says tbe Augusta Chroni? cle and Sentinel, is taken from tbo edi? torial columns of the Philadelphia North American. It would be difiioult to cram more falsehoods in a smaller compass. The Southern press has labored zealously and unceasingly since the war to build up tbe South and to repair the ravages of Northern armies. The Southern newspapers have never failed to lend a helping band to any enterprise which promised directly or indirectly to benefit their section. They have never inquired or cared whether tbe men who bad them in hand were Northerners or Southern? ers?Democrats or Republicans. They have in good faith invited capital and immigration, and lav bona fide settler has always been received kindly and hospitably. The Southern press has been partisan and bitter to this extent: It has refused to accept or sustain tbe infamous governments which a politi? cal party North put over tbem, for the purposes of plunder and oppression. It has denounoad villainy and fraud, and arrayed public sentiment against their authors. It has repelled such slanders as those manufactured by tbe Philadelphia North American and other Radical papers. This is tbe partisan? ship of wbiob Southern journals have been guilty. It is uot true that "North? ern omigrants, who go South to set? tle," are.termed carpet-baggers. Aud tbo first person to deuy such state? ment uro tho Northern settlers them? selves. We call those persons o.irpet baggore who oome bore from tbe North, not to mako a living by honest indus? try, not to aid in building up and im? proving tbo oouutry, but who como to make a business of politics, who at? tempt to array the races against each other, who strive only to obtain pos sossiou of government, in order that they may grow rich by theft. These are tbo oarpet-baggers. We do not say that all of tbem are dishonest; that tboro are net exceptions to tbe general rule; but wo are speaking now of a class, not of individuals. Tho laboring men from the North, tbo mechanic, tbe farmer, the mer? chant,- tbo lawyer, tbe doctor, who oome among us to mako a reputable livelihood, are made weloome, and have no complaints to mako of tbeir neighbor. Tbe capitalist who oomea to develop our resources is just as oordially reoeived. It is true that tbe South is unable to offer tbe same in dnoements to Northern and European immigration as the West. There are no publio lands in the Sooth to give to settlors; no great trunk railways built by mqans of Government grants, which keep agents in Europe for tbe purpose of turning immigration ovor tbeir linos. But wo offer to every ho? nest laboring man, no mattor what his nationality or his political opinions, a delightful climate, fertile soil, cheap land, varied productions, unexcelled water power, great mineral resources and a cordial weloome. This is all we can do; and when Northern papers ceaso to slander and misrepresent us, immigrants will* oome to the South as tbey are now going to the West, Tbo success of tbo Democracy means houestadministration; economy ; parer civil service;-a wiser and moro tempe? rate foreign policy; a truor regard for equal rights; a steadier and sincere maintenance of the constitutional set? tlements of the war, progressive peaoe and prosperity. Vorm the Line of Battle. Cheering news from all parts of tbe State reaches no that the Conservatives ?re rapidly gaining strength^nd pre paring for the eleotion next Tuesday. Let old Biehland do her daty that day, and vote the fall Conservative ticket. Oq the day of election all stores and shops are expected, as far as practica? ble, to be olosed, in order tbat their clerks and workmen may contribute their ioflaenoe to redeem South Caro? lina from tbe nefarious rule which bus disgraoed her fair name for the last six years. We desire every mau to be present at the polls and to record bis Vote in favor of hones'y, economy, low taxes aud good government. If our people do tbeir duty, Greene and Delany and tbe Nash CdTiuty ticket will be elected in RiohUnd. F. W. McMASl'ER. C uairmau Executive Committee. Columbia, S. C, October 29, 1871. Letter from J. I*. Heed, Ksij Mr. Editor: At a public meeting beld at Anderson ou sale-Jay iu Octo? ber, I iutrodnced certain resolutions, suggesting tbat tbe true policy for tbe Conservative party iu tbe approaching I election, was to ignore a contest for Governor, and direct tbeir efforts to securing a good Legislature. For doing so, I have been denounced as a Republican, and tho arrangement of the political chess board, as it turns out, leaves mo either to forego tbe right of suffrage, or choose ontweeu two Rapublicau candidates. For nue, thus situated, I prefer to vote for Mr. Chamberlain, and, as a number of friends in different parts of tbe State have inquired after my reasons for doing so, who ut this late day can be more readily reached through your columns thau otherwise; and, as I am always prepared, without regard to public clamor, to give a reason for tbe faith tbat is in mo, 1 respectfully ask a place in tbe Piuesix for this paper, statiug the reasous why I shall support Mr. D. H. Uhamberlaiu for Governor. 1. Because, beiug compelled to choose between two Republican can? didates standing on precisely the same platform, so far us their party uomina tious go, I prefer the mau who is a Republican by birth and education, and who is a carpet bagger, after eight or uiue years residence, brought bis principles aud carpet-bug to tbe State wi'h bim, und was not tempted to desert tbem and join the Repub? licans iu the Hood-tide of their success, to obtain either place or pelf. 2. Because of his great learning and distinguished ability as a lawyer and statesman. 3. For his exemplary character and habits iu private life, and bis dignified und gentlemanly deportment iu bit in? tercourse with tho world. 4. For his solemn and reiterated personal pledges to insist on a reduc? tion of the taxes to the lowest possible rate tbat will suffice for an bouost and rigidly economical administration of tbe State Government. 5. For bis pledges to stand by tbe adjustment of tbe public debt as made last wiuter, including tbe scaling of tbat which all acknowledge to be legi? timate, from 810.000.00U to $5,000, 000, iu round numbers, and to resist to the bitter end, tbe paymsut of the conversion bonds, Blue Ridge scrip, pay certificates, and all othor fraudu? lent olaims against the State. Prior to Mr. Chamborlaiu's nomina? tion for Governor, and the pledges made by bim then and since on the bond question, be was tho favorite of tbe Republican proas of New York and of the Northern cities generally for Governor of South Carolina. Since that time, tbe Tribune aud Times have united with tbe Her all and World in denouncing bim, and are tbe zealous supporters of bis adversary. Then be was looked to us tbe bondholders' can? didate, note be is regarded as the tux payers' uud people's man, in opposi? tion to tbe "uoudholders' ring." 7. Because, having made these pledges, T have confidence that he will redeem tucm as far ss bo i? nblo, and that he will have more ability to do 60 than any other mau oould have under the circumstances sur-ouuding tbo State government. That be will not only stand by tbe existing arrangement of tbe public debt and insist on low taxes, but tbat be will administer tbe government with a view to reform in all its departments, enforcing tbe striotost accountability, honesty aud economy, aud so directing affairs as to promote peace, fraternity and prospe? rity amoust all the people. These are his pledges. Having long known him personally, tbey ore satisfactory to me, aud, prejudice aside, I think would bo so to my frionds and interrogators. 8. But, again, othor tbings being equal, my nature prompts me to stand for tbo man whom I think anjastiy as? sailed, and tbat man is D. H. Cham? berlain. Tbe charges made against bim iu relation to bis past connection with tbe State finances bave been pressed to tbe point of tbe bitterest persecution. They rest ou mere sus? picion, growiugout of bis surrounding as a publio olfijor, and aro not sus? tained, so far as I havo seen, by a tittle of proof that would binder his imme? diate acquittal, if formully charged, by any impartial jury of bis peers. His own testimony as to tbe past and bis pledges for the futnre should, there? fore, in my judgment, not only vindi? cate bim, but commend him to the confidence of unprejudiced persons. J. P. REED. A Dbad Shot.?On Sunday night last, a colored man named Bonjamin Major attempted to enter the cotton house of Mr. Frank Hopkinson, on Edisto Island, but was caught in tbo act by tho watchman, who fired upon bim with fatal effect. City Matters.?Subscribe for tbe Pho-jnix ?don't borrow. Tbe girls are blooming in the new stylet now. What should a man say on seeing a canine ran away? He be dog gone. The ohestnnt season has come laden with a bonnteons cargo of "the fruit." Russett is the-prevailing hoe of the suburban oaks. * The pleasant weather continues, bat tbe indications aro that we are receiv? ing the laat of it. Transient advertisements and no? tices must bo paid for in advance. This role will be adhered to hereafter. Tbe Georgia press and people are bitterly denonnoing Hon, A. H. Ste? phens for his reoent erratic course. Job printing of every kind, from a miniature visiting card to a four-sheet poster, turned out, at short notice, from Phoenix office. Try us. Tbe cotton planters complain that, owiug to tbe excitement connected with politics, tbey find it difficult to get tbe fleecy article piokod. Mr. K ninig, on Plain street, has furnished us with samples of his arti? cles?a red-bead cabbage and a bunch of oauliflower. We are glad to learn tbe fair at An? derson was a grand success, and that double tbe entries had been made than at any former one. We understand that, within tbe past two days, two disinterested friends 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 | Ruilroad will issue return tickets to tbo Orangeburg Fair for one fare, good until November 10. Messrs. F. B. Orchard & Co. make an announcement, this morniug, which may astonish scmo persons, bat we presnme a satisfactory explanation will be given to those who call. Tbey who thought tbo mosquitoes had disappeared for tbe season, And now that "that's where tbey made a mistake," and are thinking about put? ting up their nets again. Pollock House Pdt keeps Wilming? ton aud Charleston oysters constantly on baud, aud will furnish raws, stews, fries or roasts, at short notice. Mike j is tbe dispenser of the acoompani meats. A correspondent sends us a poem commencing with tbe following: "Oh ' now I'm reminded by tbe autumnal leaves, that it's the time for my long tailed ooat with tight-fitting sleeves." It jected, of coarse. Mr. O. R. Franklin has refitted and refurnished the "Cottage House," on Washington street, next door to Ma? sonic Hall, and proposes t-o keep the host of "wet" goods, oysters, etc. As a caterer, be is bard to beat. We are now in the cough season. Roast a largo lemon very carefully without burning; when it is tho? roughly hot, cut aud squeeze it into a cup upon three ounces of sugar-candy tiuoly powdered; take a spoonful when? ever your cough troubles you. It is as good as it is pleasant. The Governor has made the follow? ing changes in the Commissioners of Election: H. W. Rice, Commissioner of Election for Lsxington, viceQ. Corley, resigned; H. C. Moses, Commissioner of Election for Newberry, vice Y. J. Pope, resigned; and L. J. Noah, com? missioner of Election for Rtohland, rt'ce George W. Waterman, resigned. W. H. Thomas, Trial Justice for New berry; Peter P. Hedges, John King and John A. Yiney, Trial Justices for Charleston County, rice J. H. Leland and James Hutchinson, removed; and D. H. Hutchinson, Treasurer for Horry, rice J. H. Derbam, whose term of office has expired. Death of a Former Resident of Colombia.?We regret to announce the death, in Marion County, Fla., on the 21st inst., from congestive chill, of Mr. S. O. Chambers, who for many years, was enjaged in merchandising in this city. His remains wore in? terred in the family burial gronnd, at York vi lie, in this 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 be a large turn? out, and a cordiil welcome extended to tbisldistinguished gentleman, now placed in nomination for Congress from this Congressional Dietriot. Richlaud does not honestly and pro porly belong to the district, bat that is tho present accepted theory, and we must consider ourselves entitled to tho privilege of giving Gen. MoGowan our support. Come out, one and a^ and givo bim a rousing weloome. List of patents issued from tbe Unffed; States Patent Offioe to tbe citi? zens of the State of South Carolina for the week ending October 29, 1874; famished for the Phoznix from the offioe of J. McC. Porkins & Co., No. 513 Soventh street, Washington, D. G.: 155,929. Seed Planters. L. S. Connor, Orangebqrg. (Filed July 6, 1874 I Brief.?To the slide, and about mid-way of its length, are at? tached two thin plates, which move, one above and the other below the Bta tionary feed plate. The upper plate has a slot, through whioh the seed fal!a on to tbe stationary plate. The lower plate acts as a ca -iff, which allows tbe seed to fall to the ground as it is carried forward. Tbe slide is made hook shape at the front end, to engage with pins on tbe bearing-wheel, wbioh draw it foiwird. It is retraoted by a spring at tbe rear. 6,085. Steam and Hydraulic Presses. J. F. Taylor, Charleston. Patent No. 112,298, dated February 28, 1871; re-iBsae No. 4,851, dated April 2, 1872. (Filed September 3, 1874 J Brief.? The liquid in one forc? ing-cylinder is forced, by a single stroke of tbe piston, operated by ex? haust steam, to the ram-cylinders, to give tbe initial pressure, und is held there by the check-valve, while tbe liquid in the other forcing-cylinder is being forced by the live steam piston, to give the final compression. An ex? ternal chamber in attached to the ex? haust <>nd of oach steam-cylinder, to allow tbe steam to pass from tbe rear to tbe front of the piston to - form a cushion. 155.8G7. Bale-Ties. A. A. Gold? smith, Charleston. | Filed September 12, 1874 J 155,234. Bale Ties. A. A. Gold? smith, Charleston, [Filed August 29, 1374.] Mail akranoemekts.?Northern mail opens 6.30 A. M., 3 P. M.; closes 11 A. M.T6 P. M. Charleston open18? A. M.,5.30 P. M.; closet 8 A. M..6P. M. Wosteru opens 6 A. M., 1 P. M.; closes 6, 1.30 P. M. Greenville opens 6.45 P. M.; closes 6 A. M. Wil? mington opens 4 P. M.; closes 10.30 *. M. On 3nnd*ay open from 2.30to 3.o0 P. M. List of New Advertisements. P. Cantwell?F. M. Beef. Odd Fellows' School. F. B. Orchard & Co?Dry Goods. C. P. Franklin?Restaurant. J. M. Kolb?Stolen. Meeting Typographical Union. Hotel Arrivals, October 30.?Beti drix House?W P Patiillo, Atlanta; A Zorm, Louisville; Mrs M E Scar? borough, Ridge Springs; John H Buchanan, Chester; Thos P Stovall, Augusta; W A Cooper, Samter; A MoCabb aud ludy, Charleston; Mrs J T Riley, W R Qasken, Orangebarg; W N Olyburn. Little Rook; Thomas J Matbis, Philadelphia; Mrs B Mobiey, Rock Hill; James E T?te, St Louis; Henry M Folk, Edgefield; H R Gib? son, Alston; Dr T B MeKinstry, Fair field. Columbia Hotel?US. S Hant, N T; E J White, F Campbell, W D Kennedy, Charleston; C P Gardner, J S Land, A N Tal ley, J M Seigier, GtORS; W H Tattle, J H Samuel, Mass; D Pohl, Charleston; G W Thames, N C; J C Rollings, Camdon; W H Snowden, S O; A J Frederick, Orangebnrg. Office Commissioners of Election, Colcmdia, 8. C, Oot. 30, 1874. At a meeting of Commissioners, held this afternoon?present, Wm. M. Tay? lor, L. J. Noah and John Agnew?Mr. J. I. Luoiaa was unanimously ap? pointed a Manager of Eleotion in place of Sumael G. Garner, who declined to serve. Mr. H. H. Jillson having been removed under tbe misunderstanding that be was appointed a Supervisor of Election, was unanimously re-ap? pointed a Manager of Election for Ward 3, c<ty of Colombia, in place of Hugh Cain, who is hereby removed. The following places were unanimously designated as tbe polling precincts for tbe 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. Aoton?Singleton's Store. Camp Ground?Moant Pleasant Charon. Davis'?Allen Davis'. Garners'?Lsoips' Mill. Gadsden?Howell's Store. Hopkin's?Jas. J. Goodwin's. Killian's?Chnrob. Trenholm's?Trenholm's Grove. JOHN AGNEW, Chairman. WM. M. TAYLOR, L. J. NOAH. United States Court, Charleston, October 29.?Judgo Bryan presiding. The report of tbe Registrar on the pe? tition of R. L. Livingstone, to estab? lish lien on the estate of R. B. Cain, bankrupt, was ooufirmed, and the as signeo was ordered to sell tbe real estate in Sumter on the first Monday in January. William H. Cookfield, of Sumter, was finally discharged in bankruptcy. Tbo petition of Henry T. Peake, for volnntary bankruptcy, was referred to Registrar Seabrook. The report of James L. Porter, Esq., special referee in tbe oase of James R, Pringle, bankrupt, was oonflrmed, and it was ordered that, oat of the pro? ceeds of the sale, tbe bond and mort? gage of E. W. Bowman be satisfied. The old Catholic Bishop Heycamp, of Rotterdam, Holland, is dead.