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Wednesday Morning. Deo. 2 1874. The Governor'* H.ccoram?ndt.tIona. We listened to tbe inaugural address ?I Governor Chamberlain with a satis* faotion whioh increased as he proceed? ed, and heightened into gratification at Itfl olose. It ia a document whioh its thoroughly business-like. It groups in excellent order, and expresses in Ice.d. language, the indispensable re? forms and desirable ohaoges and modi? fications of existing laws, and presents them to tbe General Assembly with a proper earnestness and only the neces? sary elaboration. It would be unpro? fitable to go again over tbe ground, or back to the time covered by the cor? ruptions whioh he portrays, and single out persons or rings engaged in them, and hold them up for punishment or condemnation. That may be safely adjourned to another day. We wiHh now to note that thu policy of expoB ing them, the duty of agitation until the pnblio evils should become fully linown, and an inflexible purpose formed to have them corrected, is fully justified by the attitude of all parties to day. It is well exhibitod by Mr. Chamberlain, whou he points to the striking fact that no party or man in Sooth Carolina could dare to ask the favor of tbe people, except upon the most explicit pledges to remove p re? float abuses. Accepting frankly his avowal of pnrposo to seek these ends, and regarding his message as more than an earnest of his sincerity, we feel confirmed in oar opinion of the wis? dom and discretion of the Gonservo live press and people ia the increasing warfare whioh they have made upon corruption, aud iu the reiterated de? mand that it shall stop. In that de? mand they now have allies more pow? erful than themselves in requiring it to be enforced. They will henceforth persevere in the warfare with groater confidence of success. Those who were opposed to tbe election of the Governor will, therefore, support him in the endeavor which he pnrposes to make to introduce eoonomy and ho? nesty in the administration of tbe af? fairs of the State Government, just as ?ordially as if they had favored his election. And they will seek to do it l tbe way whioh will give him tbe least embarrassment. They will dis? regard minor and unimportant matters, so the essential result which is so dear to them be accomplished. In direoting his attention to the im? portant matter of the collection and disbursement of the public funds, the Governor traces the evils whioh attend it, not to the tax Bystem itself. That is. good enough, and will work out a just result, if placed in the hands of nonest and competent officers to ma? nage. He insists that property shall be valued for taxation at its true money value, as directed by the Con? stitution, and promises to appoint only iaitbfol officers in this branch of the pnblio service. He commends to tbe oarefol consi? deration of the General Assembly the nuestion * bother Auditors aud Trea? surers shall be elected by tbe people of ;he Counties, or appointed, as hereto? fore, by the Governor. The amount of taxes should be stringently limited to,|he acthal require men la of good go? vernment. The people are notable to contribute a dollar of taxes beyoud what the most rigid economy will war? *?rit. He denounces the whole system of oontihgept funds as wrong in princi? ple, ftnd mischievons and demoralizing >n effect, and recommends lhat the practice of appropriating them be dis? continued. He earnestly urges a >o auction of the expenses of the General ?sst?mbly, and a limitation of their bessious to ubout thirty days. In th<s jonneotion, be points out tho evil of ua inordinate number of special Acts of incorporation, the extravagance of employing a host of attaohees and sub? ordinate officers and tho reckless waste from contingent or inoidental legisla? tive expenses. Ho recommends that] all! payments to bo made on this no fount, be mado by the State Treasur? er, upon warrants drawn by the Comp? troller-General, for which vouchers t hall bo filed with him. Tho system of tho public piinting whioh has prevailed for the past three years, he desaribos as utterly incapu hie of defence or excuse. He advises that it be exterminated, root aud branoh, and a safe and economical one he,established in its plaoe. Ho urges that the oxponditares of tho State shall ba, kept" Within its receipts; that no moro certificates of Indebtedness shall he, issued, And. that the praotioe of i^ta.?g, orders, certificates and.war lAuUdor the payment of money from the State Treasury, when there fere no lands on band to pay them, shall, as soon aa ^practicable,. be forbidden by il.e directs attention to an opinion whiob is widoly entertained, that there are more officers and higher salaries, than are neoeHeary for the public re? quirement. Regards the public son'.i mont as united in favor of the settle? ment of the public debt as made by the last Legislature, aud thiuks that it would be uowi??? to disturb it. Bo tiering that the bills of the Bunk of the State will fiually have to be re? deemed, be forces upon the Geuera! Assembly the development of some plan by whiob the redemption may be distributed over a term of years, uud bo met without disaster to its pros? perity. The Trial Justice system he regards as costly, inefficient and oppressive. If continued, however, ho will givu the people Trial Justices who kuow the law, and exurt themselves to pro teot the rights and interests of the people. But he rather favors tbu eu forctuneut of the coustitutiouul re? quirement that Justices of the Peace be elected by tbo people. He reeom muuds that the Geuerul Assembly shall order a registration of olecturs. Iiis judgmeut inclines to the belief thai good policy demands n repeal of the law whiob requires deposits by insur? ance companies of stoeks or bouds of tho State or (Juited States for the pro? tection of polioy-holdera. Hu will uot in grantiug pardons and reprieves lose sight of the uud for which criminal laws are framed?the repression ot crime and the protection of society. Tho views of the new Qovernor upon the importance and value of educa? tion are well conceived aud strongly expressed. We shall notice them more at leogth at another time. We have thought it well to give his most impor? tant recommendations aa briefly as possible. They will go to the root of many evils which havo oflitcted the State, if they be wisely aud faithfully oarried out. They will, at least, bring a measure of rolief, and start us upon a new departure. -???- . It is a significant demind which Qovernor Chamberlain makes at the oIobo kit bis inaugural message, that no one will arge bim to do an act iucon aiatent with the principles and pledges upon which the people havo eutrusted him with power. It is at once a solemn acknowledgment of obligation, and the expression of apprehension that he may be solicited to disregard it. Whoever would make the attempt is warned in advance that it will be fruitless. It is just here that Mr. Chamberlaiu will ueed all the moral forces that he can command. He bus bat to display them, to stand firm in his pnrpose, to attract good influences to his side. For every loss whiob he may incur beoauso of his refusal to violate pledges or betray principles, for every disappoiotmeut be may cause corrupt place-hunters, he will gain immeasurably more in the esteem of men who have nothitig to ask but jus? tice for themselves and good govern? ment for the State. Nstuto Colonization. ? Romulus Mooro, u oolorud man of oonsiderablo influence with the men of his race io Georgia, has called a convention of colored men of the State, to aHsemble in Atlanta, for consultation as to the best means of colonizing the negroes in some Western State. He is, says the Atlaota Herald, quite voluble over tho glories of a negro town in Texas, us described to him by a member of the Chattanooga Convention. This town, ho says, has 1,(300 inhabitants? ull colored. The streets are regularly laid oil and paved. Tho houses, ut first mostly log cabins, bavo assumed a more substantial and preteusious com plection. Carriages und buggies roll through the streets, carrying dames und muidens, not white, but huppy uud rich. Bells peal from the churches, a good goverument rules tbetowu, tuxes ure levied, aud ull is lovely. Iuto this glorious metropolis no whito man is allowed to enter. It is a negro town, and quite an exclusive one at that. Romulus believes in the existence of thisoity with all the fervor that chil? dren believe in the existence of "the house that Juck built." And ho thicks that if the negro race were left to itself, ander favorable conditions, it would build eoores of such cities in a very ebort time. Romulus' idea of earthly folicity la to have the negroos Bottled euugly in a body, living under their own lows, intact in their community, us the Quakers, the Mormons and the Mennouites do. As to what Slato shall bo selected for tho "?warming," he cannot tell. Arkansas, Texas, Mis? sissippi and all tho Territories will bo discussed in the convention. Romu? lus thinks the convention will be at? tended by eve-y leading negro in the Stato, and will do a great deal of work. Tho lifeless body of Dr. Charles Henry, of Clarendon, was found on Sunday last, with half his head shot off. He was the son of the late Prof. Henry. nri.mim ' n i <?iw ..., . . mu? St ? v i THE STATE JL.EOIr3LiA.TijilE. Wednesday, December 2, 1874. SENATE. The Senate met at 12 M. The House sent to the Senate a con? current resolution to print 1,000 copies of tbe inaugural address of Governor Chamberlain. The President laid before the Senate a communication from the manager of thu Western Uuiou Telegraph Com pany that a branch officio has beoo opened in the Senate deals room. Mr Jervoy presented the petition of John Kater, prayiDg that he bo allowed to redeem certain forfeited lands in Charleston County. Mr. Swails presented claim of It. C Logun, of lungstree, for advertiBing. Mr. Jeter presented the protest of John 1>. Wyliongainst the right of F. A Chutou to a seat us Senator from Lancaster. Messrs. Bowen, Kayne. Dunn, Walker, Uollmsbead und Nush gave notioe of tho introduction of bills. Mr. Uopo introduced bill to reduce salary of members of the Legislature, aud limit time of aessioua. Mr. Caiu?Bill to ameud an Act entitled "An Act to validuto all pay? ments mado by the County Troasurer of Eigc?ohi, pursuaut to provisions of joint ro-olution relative to same. Mr. Jervey?Joiut resolution iu mutter of John Hater's pelitiou to re? deem forfeited lands iu Charleston. After consideration of general orders, adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The Hou.ie met ut 11 A. M. A unulier of reports uf committees were submitted. Bills to require tbe County Trea? surers of Georgetown and Bimwell to attend tho polling-places to collect taxes, were rejected. Mr. Spoucur introduced a resolu? tion, whioh was adopted, that 1,000 copies of the Ooveruor's luaugural ad? dress be printed for tho usu of mem? bers. Notices wore givon of tho introduc? tion of a large number of hills. Mr. Melohern introduced hill to alter and amend au Act entitled "An Act. to regulate the sale of intoxicating li? quors, and to alter and amend the law iu relation thereto," approved March 19. 1874. Mr. Burckmeyer?Bill to relieve tho owners of lots in the burnt district in the city of Charleston. Mr. Thomas presented memorial of A. P. Ford, C. P. North, E. Putty, R W. Turner and others, contestants for aeats in the House of Representation, from Chnrlestion County, of S. D. Russell, G. A. Treohoiui, Johu M. Freeman, Jr., Joseph W. Baruwoll aud others. Mr. Humbert?Bill to amond an Aot to regulate the cumber and pay of officers, attachees, clerks aud laborers of tho General Assembly, and to pro vide the manner of electing aud pay? ing the same. Mr. Harriott presented report of S. T. Atkinson, Solicitor Third Circnit, relative to condition of oflicea iu said Circuit; also bill to amend Sections 1 aud 2 of an Act to regulate the issuing of checks to laborers upon plantations or elsewhere. Mr. Crittenden introlnoed a resolu? tion, which was referred, that Rule 51 be amended to read uu follows: All bills reported npon favorably by a committee shall be printed, together with the report of tbe committee. Bills reported upon unfavorably may be printed upon order of the House. Stuuding committees are authorized to have printed for their ase suoh papers us are referred to them. Mr. Meetze introduced u concurrent resolution, whioh was adoptud, aud seut to the Senate: That tbe State Treasurer is hereby requested to report forthwith the amount of moneys re? ceived by him under Sectiou 7 of an Act entitled "An Aot to raise supplies for the fiscal year commencing Novem? ber 1, 1873, and to altor and ameud tbe law iu relation to tho collection of taxes," approved 22d December, 187o; also, whether any of the holders of tho bonds, coupons of certificates of stock, A.c., which are mentioned aud their settlement provided for in an Act enti? tled "An Act to reduce tho volumo of the public debt and to provide fur tho payment of the same," approvod De? cember 22,1873, have surrendered said bonds, ooupons or certificates, and tho amounts severally so surrendered; and, also, what amount of the taxes so col? lected uuder said Section 7 of the Act above roferred to has been applied as directed by said Act. Mr. Sloan gave notico of hill to alter aud amend the churter of tho Union Saving* B.iuk, of Colombia. Mr. ittmsey introduced joint reso? lution to appoint a committee to inves? tigate financial ufl.iirs of Sumtor County. Mr. Wallace ?Bill to incorporate tho Union Building and Loan Association, of Union. A resolution to adjourn sine die on tho 15th January, was debated, but uot ngreod to. A messago was received from Go v. Chumherlain, calling tho attention of the General Assembly to tho fact that the State is tho owner of certain pro? perty on Arseuul XXill, in this city, con? sisting of a dwelling-house aud four acres f land, which baa heretofore beeu used us thu Governor's residence. "I do not purpose to occupy those promises ns u residence, and 1 do uot feel that I have any personal right to use thorn lor any other purpose. I, therefore, respectfully request your honorable bodies to take charge of this I property, and to devoto it, or tho pro? ceeds thereof, to stich public uao as your judgment may dictuto, 1 will odd, that the premises oro now occu? pied by a most excellent tenant, who will be glad to eootinue her lease, if satisfsotory to; the Stete.".. Mr. Andrews introduced hill to amend an Act entitled "An Ad to grant, renew and amend the chartere of oertain towna and villages therein mentioned," bo far bb relates to the town of Sumtor. ,* Mr. Bice introduced a bill to. repeal Seotion 13. ChapUr XXYHI. Title 7, revised Statutes, relating to public of? ficers. The Senate rotnruod, with concur-1 rence, resolution to print 1,000 copies | of Governor's ioangural address. The House ooustdered gauera! or? ders until adjournment. Deserving Object.?The surviving members wf the Washington Light In fuutry, of Charleston, are engaged in a charitable work?tb'it of providing for the relief of the destitute families of those who lost their lives iu Con? federate service. We append tho cir- j cnlar relative to the matter: The Washington Light Iufuutry, of Churles'ou, South Curoliuu, recognis? ing the high aud deserving claim, which is made upou their gratitude uud remembriiuce by the widows und orpbuuu of their duceused members, alike with that sacred obligation which | the spirit ul uu enlarged charity en? joins upon a generous cooitnuuity, have determined, under the uuspiccs ol the ladies of UbuilcMou, utded by their friend--) iu the Status of Yirgiuiu aud Georgia, (whose example, we truat, will be foilowed by those iu other com? mon wealths,) to bold u fair, to be opened iu the city of Cburluetou on the first day of February uext. Loug years of well-tried public service, per? formed in times of great peril, us well as in peace, by an old and titno ho? nored corps, now gray with 1 nur els won iu tht- patriotic discharge ul duty, consecrates the object, ami sauctifiuus the appeul now addressed to the tnu uitlceuUd of a liberal public. The me? mory of the times, uud of the signal events, amid which our otganizatiou sprang into life; theexuitud worth und diguitied churacterof its early founder aud lirat cemmauder; the elevated toue uud distinguished virtues which have characterized a long roll of mem? bers; the gn tit Washington, tho Fa? ther of our Country, whose name we bear; the historical flag, fragrant of revolutionary associations, committed to our keeping by the widow of the brave William Washiuglou, uud which uow floats at the head of our column; ull these inspirations should awaken a lively zeal, and open wide the fouu- j luius of a uoblechurity for our stricken aud bereft survivors. At the close of the lute war the Washington Light lufautiy Churitable AssooiatiOD, the representative of the old corps, was formed to uflbrd the de? sired relief to the destitute families of oar doccsed members, but its resources have proved inadequate for the requi? sitions upon its benevolence. The; number of those worthy of aid have luorensed, and the claims for succor become more imperative. Siuce the union of the association with the orgauization of the war, aud of the old company, the held of our labors bus been widened, and the sphere of our duties aud responsibilities en? larged. Under these circumstances, it is proposod to extend its bone?cenoe, und place, bv a permanent fund, the churitable feature of tho organization upon a firm aud solid basis. With the sacred obligation of the dead rest? ing upou us, the Washington Light Iufantry have put iu motiou the pro? posed fair; aud holdiug up as an in? centive its record of nearly three quarters of a century, earnestly and confidently appeals to all of its mem? bers uud friends, uud to the publio at large, by their aid to insure the success of oo noble it charity. Contributions, whether iu money or articles for the tables, will be gratefully received aud acknowledged; aud those whose kind sympathies prompt to aid the cause with a mouey donation, may rest assured it will bo saoredly devoted to j this end, To all who feel an interest in our dour old city, with its glorious tradi? tions; to those who feel a pride in their inheritance of the memories of the past; to tho thousands whose recollec? tions nod associations nro intertwined with the Washington Light Iufantry; to our countrymen throughout this broad land of freedom, we appeal in a cause uud for a purpose dear to the hearts of all Americans. Contribu? tions, whether iu urtiules to be sold ut the fair, for the benefit of the fund, or contributions iu money, may bo for wurded to Mr. J. L. Honour, the Chairman of the Committee. The committee consists of Messrs. J. L. Honour, B. ?. Mure, J. J. Small, T. |G. Simons, M. i)., James Gray Porter, G. A. Folliu, A. S. Trumbo, Ojtuvius Wilkio.G. 11. Beckman, A. M. Honour, E. J. Mastermuu, J. H. Schulte, J. L Sheppard. Tho uudorsignod, surviving com? manders of tho Wusbingtou Light In? fantry, unito in giving their cordial commeuda'.ion to tho ubove circular, aud express their warm appreciation of its object and purposes. Wm. O. L'oitTCit, Lewis M. Hatch, Ciias. II. SlMONl?N, JamCokneii, T. M. Louan, E. A. TitoMAS, Jas. M. Carson, E. W. Lloyd, J. S. Hannah an, H 13. Olnky, J. L. tlONOClt, W. A couktknay, Tu ia. Y. Simons. Chaklk.ston, November 21, 1871. Male op Stocks and Bonds. ?Mr. H. H. DeLeou sold at utiotios, iu Charleston on tho 1st, for ctsh, the following bonds and stocks: $2,000 of Memphis und Charleston Railroad first mortgage bonds, at 78,^; $2,270 of City of Charleston six per,cent, stock, at 19* J, and $810 of Stato of South Carolina stock, issued 1857, at 22',. Crrr Matters.?SobBoribe for the Phoenix?don't borrow. Heading matter on every page. ~ r Lovely weather, yesterday, i Transient advertisements] and no tioea miisi be paid for in advance. This rnle will be adhered to hereafter. Things looked lively at tbe State House, yesterday. The aute-room to tho Goveruor's oflioo was througed with visitors. Gov. Chamberlain's inaugural was ?;it?ni>iv'.?ly read, yesterday, and uni? versally commended. It is a stroEg document. Old type mutul, at 25 oents a pound. Can he obtained at the Pucsnix office, for small quantities; 20 oents by tbe 100 pounds?delivered at tho depot. We acknowledge the reoeipt of an invitation to a "hop" at the Lunatic A?ylnra, this evening. It is a source of iu&aite gratification to the lunatics. Auy one having u Washington hand press for sale at a reasonable figure, will oommuntcate particulars to Phoe? nix ofiice. t?ti \' Fine's State Capitol Saloon eau be obtain-;,l the best of everything in the way of fijidi and solids to gratify the. iuncr ruau. Mr. Til mau K (Junes is still in the immigration business, aud is s-upply ing planters ami others in Spartanburg and viciuity. Job printing of every kind, from a miniature visiting card to a four-sheet poster, turned out, at short notice, from PnazMix office. Trv as. Dr. Doboit, the chiropodist, is still at the Eleudrix House, and is daily af? fording r lief to those ufHicted with diseases, excrcseeuces, etc., of the feet. We are glad to note that Mr. Gyles Las opened uue of tho most complete and attractive retail grocery stores we have ever Seen in the South. His goods are fine, and very reasonoble. Airs. Sarah Calhona, an unfortunate woman, who has been a resident of Co? lumbia for more than twenty years, departed thi:< lifo, suddenly, on Tues? day night, from an attack of upo plexy. Advertisements are the quiot so? licitors who uovor intrude, but who never fail to make themselves known, and are seen and remembered, despite the will of the reader, who could not forgot them if he would. Mr. McKenzie continues his pre? parations for the advent of Santa Claas. Among his collection are arti? cles which will please those who have got beyond the age when the mystic saint is anxiously looked for. The ladies oonneoted with the Ma? rion Street Methodist Church will fur? nish a hot supper?oysters, turkey, ham and other good things?iu Irwin's Hull, to-morrow (Friday) evening. The proceeds to be devoted to church purposes. And uow the head of the family, returning from his "work" through the sharp midnight air, geuily rolls his sleeping sponso over to tbe cold side of the bed, and sinks softly into the vacated spot with a sigh of thank? fulness. A right and wrong way of doing things, thus: a ball of twine, if opened from the inside, will run off easily enough and give no trouble in the un? twining; but if begun from the out? side, will speedily get tangled and into confusion. We are authorized to anuoucco that Messrs. Press. Brown and P. Caotwell have been appointed ou the committee of twenty for tho citizens' meeting, in place of Messrs. C. H. Baldwin, onoo Mayor, and ?. W. Seibles, absent from the State. At the election of officers of Bioblsnd Lodge, No. 30, A. F. M., bold last night, the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing Ma? sonic year: B. A. Kecnan, W. M.; B. I. Boono, S. W.; j. P. Satphoo, j. W.; a. M. Walker, Treue.; E. It. Arthur, Secretary. A daily paper?a regular 3G5 day ar? rangement, with one ovor every four years?is being arranged for in Charleston. The parties interested thiuk they have the necessary skill aud ability, backed by tho needful in the way of greenbacks, to insure success. It is to be independent in politics, we believe. Communication has been opened with Charleston through another ave? nue?Wilmington, Columbia and Au? gusta and North-eastern Railroads. Double daily trains ore being run (Sundays exoopted.) The duy train leaves Columbia at 3 3d A. M , and ar? rives at Charleston at 7 P. M. Night train, with sleop.ngcar attached, leaves at 8.15 P. M., and arrives at Charles? ton at 6 A. M. Wo learn that tho fare is the same as by the old route, and that berths oan be eecarsd at any time at tbe office of tbe agency in this city. The Beuger Family.? This popular troupe perform two nights in Parker'? Hall?to-night end Friday. ' As the to have been some' additions to the com? pany, wb oopy tbe following notice of their performance from the Wilming? ton, N. C, Journal: "It iaan entertainment to which one people cao carry their wives and daughter*!, mothers aud sisters, with? out apprehending a scene or expression partaking of the slightest immodesty. It is an exquisite parlor entertainment, hh chaste iu ull its appointmenis as if arranged for the most fastidious draw? ing-room oircle. Neither in respect to really meritorious talent was it want? ing. In addition to tbe bell-nogiog genius displayed, there was a large field of other musical talent presented, while tho whole was the most varied entertainment tho Borgers have yet gotteu up. Tbe character impersona? tions of Mr. Le.Grand, while by no mean* equal to the inimitable- Sol. Smith Ruasell, were yet good, and tho character songs of Mr. McKee were also very umuoiug. The genius of the tronpe is Mius Anna Borger, whose musical talent, chief among whioh is her coruet manipulations, is indeed wonderful. Her character scenes were also good. The troupe clone their en? gagement with to-night. Those who have been once ciuuot resist going again, aud their friends who were not no fortuuate will join them." United States Court, Colcmma, December 2 ?The Court met at 10 A. M , Judge Bryan presiding. The iudictment against-Malouy, charged with malfeasance, was returned nol proa. Alfred Tolleson, indicted for embez? zlement of money, was allowed to ap? ply for lwave to continue the case. The cases against Levi King, J. Crowell Mitchell, Jaoob B. Eioridge, Mary Murray, Alfred Ohsby, Richard M. Cor ley, John D MoOarley, D G. I'bompsou, James Kelly and Wo. De Fore?, indicted for dealitrg illegally in tobacco and cigars, were continued. ScpnauE Cockt?Wednesday, De? cember 1.?The Court met at 10 A. M. Present?Chief Justice Moses and As? sociate Justice? Wright and Willard. The committee of members of the bar, consisting of Msssrs. O. D. Mel? ton, W. G. DeSanssure aud G. Lamb Botet, appointed to examine applicants for admisaion to practice, examined Mr. W?lfer R. Jones iu open court, and having reported favorably, the pe? tition was granted,and Mr. Junes sworn and eurolled as an attorney, solicitor aud counsellor of the Supreme Court. Ex parts James P. Lssesne, petition for admission to practice in the Su? preme Court Mr. Miles for peti? tioner. Upon production of tbe evi? dence required by law, the petition was granted, and Mr. Lssesne sworn and enrolled as an attorney, solicitor and counsellor of the Supreme Court. R. DeSaussore Buoot, appellant, es. Daniel Hey ward et al, respondents. Mr. Baoot resumed and concluded his argument for appullant. Mr. Hanokel was heard for respondents. Mr. Si mouton was heard for appellant in re? ply. Isaac Hammond, respondent, vt. The North-eastern Railroad Company, appellant. Mr. Simootou was heard for appellant. Mr. G. Lamb Buist for respondent. Mrs. Ann Creighton et al., respond? ents, vt. Loftus C. Clifford et al., ap? pellants. Mr. Burke was heard for appellants. At 3 P. M., the Court adjourned un? til Thursday, 31, 10 A. M. List of New Advertisements. C. P. Bornsen?Save Your Money. Meeting Chicora Tribe, No. 2. Hotkl Arrivals, December 2.? Hendrix House?J W Deboit, Phil; W J Armfield, NO; K B Giles, Marion; H H Powell, E Wood, Fairfleld; J 8 Oathoart, Winnsboro; J O Mitchell, Ed gefiel d; G M Harmon, Lexington; S A Cartledge. oity; SOorley, P Qnat tiebuim. P J Quattlebaum, M Hnel grove, K Snellgrove, Lexington; T A Griffith, Greenwood; C C Peoples. Ga; M Reose, Md; J 8 Russell, Silver Street; D H Ruff, Ridgeway. Destitution at Scranton, Pa.? Upou the authority of Bishop O'Hara and Mayor Loftue, of Scranton, Pa., it is said that great destitution prevails among the families of miners resident near that city. The city of Borauton contains a population of about 40,000, the principal portion of which depend upou the coal and iron works of the city for .heir support. All the im? mense coal and iron mills were idle during the summer season, thus throw? ing out of employ, far a period o* about six months, fully three-quarters of tbe men engaged therein. At pro Bent the managers of these works are running them on only half and three quarter time. Workiogmen and their families are now suffering for want of food and raiment. During tbe month of October nu unusually large nnmber of people were provided for, and yet twice this great number havo been cared for during tho present month of November. When it is taken into con? sideration that wages are only half whut they were last year, even those who are at work fiod it almost impos? sible to feed their wives aud children, while the families of those who are idle most, of coarse, become utterly destitute. Rev. Robert Neumann, who - has been for a length of time connected with the reoeption and transfer of im? migrants at Castle Garden, New York, has been removed. He was an earnest, efficient and energetic worker.