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COLUMBIA, S. C. Thursday Horning, May 6,1876. Memorial Day. As appropriate to this hallowed occa? sion and in lieu of any thoughts which we could prosent upon it, wo copy Home passages of a recent address delivered bofore one of the finest audieuces ever assembled in Baltimore by S. Teucklo Wallis, Esq., who is known far and wido and most favorably as lawyer, poet, man of letters, orator and true patriot It was inspired by a contemplation of the character'and services of General B. E. Lee, and is a noble appeal for just judg? ment upon the cause which lacked only strength and final success to havo been emblazoned on the page of history and cherished in the hearts of men: The men who fought in the same cause with Lee, and aU whose hearts were with them, ate bound in honor to abide by the arbitrament they sought They are bound tD accept defeat and its legitimate consequences in as good faith as they would nAVe accented victory. They are bound to' obey the laws and support the Constitution; to fulfill to the letter every duty of citizenship, and answer freely every call- of patriotic obligation. But they are not bound to. defile the ashes of their dead, or to submit in silenco to in {'ustice or dishonor. They may havo teen wrong. That is fair matter of opi? nion, and posterity will judge them. They may havo been unwise. There is no absolute criterion on earth of what is wise, and none of us have reason to think, like tho friends of holy Job, that we are the people, and that wisdom shall die with us. But the men of the South are entitled to stand before mankind as a people who, believing they were right and acting with what wisdom they know, set hope and existence on the die. They have a right to resent and denounce im? putations on their purposes and motives. When iuoj rca? in political journals and discourses, pr hear from the halls of legislation or the. bench of justice, that for 6,000,000 of free-born men to separate ? themselves from a popular government of which they formed a part and set up ond.be governed by another which they preferred, was "wicked rebellion"?on ? effort to overthrow society and turn back the current of civilization?they have a right to say that the time has come when educated people should be ashamed of such things. They are the froth of the > angry waters, and should have passed -away with the storm. Until they cease to sully the stream, tho Berenity of peace >'.ud brotherhood can never be reflected, like Heaven, from its bosom. Suoh devices and phrases are not new. They are as old as foolishness and foul language. I have before me a copy from a Tory "Extra" of 1777, chronicling the retreat of Washington across the Harlem River, and denouncing the cause in which he was enlisted as "the most wicked, daring and .unnatural rebellion that ever disgraced the annals of history." The ingenuity and eloquence of our own day, with all the modern improvements, have not been able, I believe, to add a single epithet to this pleasing expression of by-gone loyalty. And yet, ten years .after it was written, or, at all events, after the revolution was over, I am sure that all reasonable Tories, and certainly all sensible Englishmen, would havo ? agreed to laugh at it and forget it. We . are ourselves about to demonstrate, by a centennial commemoration, how entirely nature has recovered from the shock which that "rebellion" was supposed to have given. True, it was successful, and that, unquestionably, makes some dif? ference?but only with timo-servers. We ore dealing now with moralists, and they wiU never, I suppose, suggest that wick? edness ceases to be wicked because tho horn of the ungodly happens to be ex - alted.. If Grant had surrendered to Lee, they would still have died in the convic? tion that'secession was a heresy ; that the ways of Providence were inscrutable, if not unconstitutional, (according to Story's Commentaries,) aud that truth and rea? son are not questions of numbers, artil? lery or ammunition. I mako these observations here in no spirit of unkindness or contention. You would resent, and with justice, the in? trusion of post or present controversial issues upon on occasion dedicated only to reverent and gentle memories of tho dead. But I feel, in common with all to whom those niomories are dear, that silenco concerning such things as I have mentioned is no longer consistent with proper self-respect So long as the bit? terness of party can be profitably stirred ? by worn-out catch-words of the war, we must, of course, expect to hear them from the lips of those to whom profit is a compensation for shame. But we have a right to appeal from these to the men who lead opinion, because they nro worthy and entitled to lead it We have a right to throw upon them the responsi? bility which belongs to their influence, their intelligence?nay, their taste, their breeding and their manners. And for saying this respectfully, but earnestly and frankly, I know of no better occasion than the present when we are honoring one who, though a "rebel" of "rebels," if there were any suoh, was, by common consent, the soul of honor, and than whom no man living dares to say that he or his are purer or better. And when I remember how his generous and un? selfish nature would have scorned to place upon a lower level than his own the purposes and motives of the hum? blest of the soldiers who gave all to the same cause and the same country?living or dying, in defeat or viotory, half-naked in the field, half-famished on the maroh and in the camp, but heroes always?I feel as if I did his bidding in his earnest protest against further maligning their good name., Mr. Wallis read some extracts from a letter' of the. illustrious soldier, which had never seen. the.. light before, and which show through what sad struggles of both heart and mind he passed to rjw he felt to be his duty. Many a 'feaUant gentleman, who fought beside ' ''?&? ib.*nv another in tho opposing nost, as the eloquent speaker said, grieved with 'as deep a grief as Lee, to draw his swoid. This letter is their completeiflndieaaiaa a* well as his own, who here lay* Dare his heart throbbing with a love for country and the country's glory **d granr^ur only loss mighty and sacred than the sacred love of right, truth and honor. Indeed it was a great cause which engaged the devotion of a soul like Lee'sl It was s deep injury Which he felt to bo meant and designed against his country and section, and all true constitutional government, which could induce him, standing in the Eosition he did, and loyal, true and onorablo in every fibre of his being, to abandon the service which ho bad honored and loved. The letter bears date January 10, 1801, and waa written from Fort Mason, near San Antonio, in Texas. It was addressed to a young lady, a relative of his, for whom he had great affection, and passages of it were written as a message to her father. Al? luding to the homes of two families of friends, he said: "I think of the occupants of both very often, and hope some day to see them again. I may novo the opportunity soon, for if the Union is dissolved, I shall re? turn to Virginia to shore the fortune of my people. But before so great a cala? mity befalls the country, I hope all ho? norable means of maintaining the Con? stitution and the equal rights of the pooplo will be first exhausted. Tell your father he must not allow Maryland to be tacked on to South Carolina before the just demands of the South have been fairly presented to the North and rejected. Then, if the rights guaranteed by the Constitution are denied ub, and the citi? zens of ono portion of the country are granted privileges not extended to the other, wo can, with a clear conscience, separate. I am for maintaining all our rights, not for abandoning all for the sake of one. Our national rights, liberty at home and security abroad, our lands, navy, forts, dock-yards, arsenals and in? stitutions of every kind. It will result in war, I know?fierce, bloody war. But so will secession, for it is revolution and war at lost, and cannot bo otherwise, and we might as well look nt it in its true character. There is a long message, A?, for your father, and a grave ono, which 1 had not intended to put in my letter to you; but it is a subject on which my se? rious thoughts often turn, for as nn Ame? rican citizen, I prize my Government and country highly, and there is no sacri? fice I am not willing to mako for their preservation, save that of honor. I trust there is wisdom and patriotism enough in the country to save them, for I cannot anticipate so great a calamity to the na? tion as the dissolution of the Union." Alas! alas! that the hand which wrote those touching, anxious words was not near enough to the helm to avert the shipwreck! Alns! alas! that no voice should have been lifted in the land potent enough to bid the whirlwind stay! "Who lacked the wisdom?who lacked the patriotism that Lee invoked, it is not for me, in this place, nt least, to say. If they existed, they wero dumb and helpless, and the whirlwind came. But I have read enough to you to show the stuff of which some men wero made wham they call "rebels"?enough to show that they who fought, at last, against the Union, were not always thev who loved it least, or would least willingly have died to save it. Mr. Wallis concluded* with a touching reference, not to the fame of Leo as it attracts the admiration of mankind, not to the qualities which enemies and friends equally venerate, but to the deep abiding hold which be keeps in all hearts where no dwells as a household word and an abiding memory. This precious love is nowhere more deeply felt than in our State, but it baa been nowhere so exqui? sitely presented as in this discourse, and all hearta will rejoice in its lofty appre? ciation. His story and his memory are linkod with all the hopes and triumphs, the exultation and despair which mado a century of those four bitter, bloody,-tor? turing years. He was to us tho incarna? tion of bis cause?of what was noblest in it, and knightlicst und best. Whatever of perplexity beset his path before he cboso it, he knew no doubts when it was chosen. Ho followed whore it led him, knowing no step backward. Along with it, through victory and defeat, our sympathies and prayers went with him. Around him gathered the fresh, valiunt manhood of our State, and many a brave young heart that ceased to beat beside him, drew him but closer to the bleeding hearts in all our saddened homes. These arc tho ties that bind him to us. Those arc tho memories that troop around us hero to-night - not of the far-off hero, belonging to the world and history, but memories of our hero? ours -the man that woro the gray. Not in the valley where he sleeps, uot among the fields ho made immortal, lives ho, or will ho live, in fonder recollection than where Culvert planted freedom. ?'And far und near, through vale und hill, Are faces that attest the same; The proud heart Hashing through the eyes At soun*l of his loved name." And when they tell us, as they do, those wiser, better brethren of ours?and toll the world to make it history? that this, our Southern civilization, is half barbarism, we may be pardoned if wo answer: Behold it* product and its representative! "Of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of abramblc-bush gather thev grapes." Here is Robert Leo- -show us his fellow! Governor Kellogg has commissioned a number of Democratic officers in Louis ana who wore reported as not elected by the Kellogg Return Board, and it is heralded as an act of remarkable liberal? ity upon the part of the usurping Go? vernor. Considering that, with all he has done, he has not yet commissioned half the Democrats and Conservatives who were honestly elected, we don't see where the liberality comes in, unless it is deemed liberal to allow the people of the South to elect even a fraction of their public servants. John D. Lee, the Mormon leader, has been arraigned' for the Mountain Mea? dow massacre, committed eighteen years ago. The party, consisting of over; 100 emigrants, who were fleeing from Mor mondom, were murdered at Mountain Meadow, as is alleged and generally be? lieved, by Mormons disguised as Indians, under the leadership of Lee, and now, after the, lapse of many years, he is brought to the bar of justice to answer for the crimo. Cm Matters.?H you are asked to lend your Phoenix, rmggest to the would be borrower that he had better subscribe. Beading matter on every page. J. Barret Cohen, Esq., of Charleston, is ct the Colombia. Capt. J. J. Maekoy, the veteran, is in the city?a visitor to the tournament. The Dental Association re-assemblcd, yesterday, but tninnacted very little busi? ness. The Taluiettoes and the Fh?onix boys will accept our thanks for invitations to their "receptiona," to-day. "My goods advertise themselves." Perhaps your goods know more than you do. Tho one thing needful for the perfect enjoyment of lovd is confidence - Harne with hash and Hausages. As soon as a cloud puts in an appear? ance in the West now pcoplo begin to expect a tornado. You can get all stylos of job printing, from a visiting card to a four-aheet post? er, at the Phoenix office. Pricea satisfac? tory. Drexol's Vienna Boll Cologne, a de? lightful perfume; try it. For sale by all druggists and fancy goods dealers. 25c., 50c. and $1 per bottle The Calhoun Literary Society of Wof ford College will accept our thanks for a card of invitation to their annual cele? bration, on Monday evening, Juno 2S, 1875. The 11<-mlrix House has changed bands, but will bo kept up in the tmnic popular stylo. Mrs. S. J. Wyatt, who is a proficient in this business, now has charge. We are to havo another variety exhibi? tion, and one of a superior character, to-night, at tho Opera House - the Bre mond Combination. The Augusta papers speak well of them. The firemen were busy as bees, yester? day, and tho different engine houses looked liko flower gardens and greene? ries, and the machines tricked out in holiday attire. Many people leave off business and settle down to a life of enjoyment; but they generally find that they are not near as happy as they were before, and they are ofton glad to return to their old occupations to escape tho miseries of in? dolence. The Press Association. -We havo re? mained uncertain up to this time as to whether we would take any direct part in the proposed association of the press. A meeting of press representatives is to be held to-day, in Charleston, and we trust there may be prosent a sufficient number pervaded by warm interest in the objects of such association to take the first step to its successful formation. We regret that circumstances prevent our own attendance, but our best wishes attend upon the deliWrations of our brethren of tho pen and scissors. The Tournament.?About 125 firemen are expocted from Charleston this morn? ing. The Eaglo and iEtna, with their machines, and detachments of othei companies, havo reportod to Col. Do da mead. They will be met at the South Carolina Railroad depot by committees. There will bo ono of the old time livoly affairs, without doubt. Tho tonk was sunk and the judges' stand erected in I Main street, yesterday, and all necessary preparations completed. Reception Committee.?The following named gentlemen have been appointed as the reception committee for tho fire? man's tournament, and aro requested to meet the visiting firo companies at tho railroad depot on their arrival in this city: Capt. W. B. Stanley, Col. F. W. McMaster, Maj. John Meighan, Captain John S. Wiley, Andrew Crawford, Jr., W. ('. Fisher, Esq. ? ? * ? m As they entered a dry goods store, yesterday, you would have said that love dwelt in both hearts, and that a dove of peace roosted on every shinglu on the roof of their abiding place. She saw a lovely dress, and she begged him to buy, but he replied: "I can't, durling, not be? fore next week." "Can't you, dear?" she smiled. "Woll, I will wait." They bad hardly passed out of the door before he said: "I'd like to see myself getting that dress!" And she answered: "You couldn't buy one side of it, and if you could, you aro too stingy and mean to do itl" ? ? ? ? The Owens Tboupb.?The Opera House was packed, hist night?even standing room being occupied. The successful comedian was ably supported, it is true, but the continuous and uproarious mirth among his audience is not alto? gether attributable to the high degree of a comedy talent he possesses, but is as much as ascrlbable, perhaps to the fact that his plays are of a character as to best suit his broad sense of humor and his generous manner of portraying it. The fun of his plays are so palpable and so good, that both the uneducated and cultivated of his patrons enjoy it The hnmor of his plays are peculiarly of a kind to be relished by the general run of audiences. Mr. Owens as Major De Boots, in "Everybody's Friend," was a characterization well worthy of his talent, while every one present enjoyed his "Solon Shingle" in the best of humor until the curtain fell. ? Pic-Nic or the Rin.e Club.?About 8 o'clock, yesterday morning, this well diaoiplined and well-drilled corps as? sembled at theft hall, corner of Main and Washington streets, armed and aqnipped for the target excursion and other festivities on thin' their first anni? versary. The club presented a hand? some appearance in their tasty uniforms of venerated grey; their arms were bur? nished to perfection; their new white opanlottPK tastefully graced their shoul? ders, and every member seemed to havo emerged from the hands of an attendant who had prepared him to be the victor in a contest for the handsomest and most ioldier-like of the corps. At 9 o'clock, precednd by the excellent band of the 18th United States Infantry, in their fatigue uniforms of army blue, the line of march was taken up. The company, under command of Captain Hugh S. Thompson, moved off as one man. Their soldierly tread, precision of movement, perfect performance of evolutions and promptness of obedience to command were highly creditable to tho ability of the officers, as well as to the pride and appli? cation of the entire club. We leave the corps on the march to the Sohnetzen platz, whero the exercises of the day were consummated, and wend our way back to the hall. Here wore gathered tho wives and mothers, sisters and sweethearts of the gallant rinVnwn, who had come to lend their beautiful pre? sence and devoted services to the occa? sion, and by their smiles and cheering words to impart increased enjoyment to the festivities. '-'Twos ever thus siuce childhood's hour"- the success of an undertaking iK guaranteed and its inte? rest enhanced by the aid of the devoted und persevering women of tho land. Tho soldiers of peace as of war look to the fair sex for such token of esteem and reward as they may be worthy of, over feeling that "noun but the brave deserve tho fair.'* The ladies, comfortably pro vided with carriages and othe r vehicles, beautifully dressed and imbedded in Flora's richest offerings, followed close in the wake of the company, and the entire pic-nic. party, arrived at the grounds within an hour after their de? parture from the hall. I)ut tho proceedings and attractions at tho platz were what tho hundreds?wo had almost said thousands - present will remember for many a long doy. Shortly after tho arrival of tho Rifles, the target firing commenced and was kept up ener? getically for a length of time, and many good as also some bad shots were made. Upon tho conclusion of the shooting, the Rifles, with their invited guests, disported themselves about tho beauti? ful grounds, while- others adjourned to the roomy centre building, where, after a dance or two, the pic-nic dinner was announced, and such a dinner. Every? thing was in such profusion, that many of the baskets wero unopened When the eatables wore disposed of, the distri? bution of prizes commenced. The fol? lowing is the official record: Active Members?Best average 3 hinds. Mr. J. W. Muller, who scored 30, 43, 30; total 105. Second average 3 shots, Mr. Julius II. Walker, who scored '21\, 37, 40; total lOlJ. Best single shot," Mr. Samuel Friday, who made 65 the first shot. There were three members who averaged in three shots 3', making ID in one shot, and missing the target entirely with the two others. There were eleven members who missed the target entirely with all three shots. Those cust lots to determine who should receive tho tin cup, and Mr. T. Simmons Clarkson was the fortunate winner of the prize awarded the worst shot. Officers nf the Chth Best average 3 shots, Mr. W. ('. Swufliold, who scored 30, 0, 10; total 70. The best shot by the officers was made by ('apt 11. S. Thomp? son, who scored 4,"i. There was no prize awarded it. Mr. Wiley Jones won the tin sword awarded the worst shot made by the officcra. Mr. Jones, however, made 10 the first shot and 12.J, the second, miss? ing the target entirely only once. Contributing Members nf the Club Best average 3 shots. Dr. .1. T. Lyles, who scored 10, 0, ltf; total S.S. Ca'pt. W. K. Bachmau came next, scoring 4o, 20, \~>\; total f"0.\ no prize awarded it. Colonel Pearcc iiiado the best single shot among tho contributing members, making 5U. Thoro were many contributing members who missed tho tirget entirely, but they aro too numerous to mention. Prizes >liran/e<i--BeHt average 3 shots, active members, one silver goblet; second averago 3 shots, active members, ono silver cup; worst 3 shots, ono tin cup. Best average 3 shots, contribnting mem? bers, a silver cake basket Bost average 3 shots, officers of the club, ono silver pitcher and two silver goblets; worst average 3 shots, one tin sword. Governor Chamberlain, "by request, presented the prize to Dr. Lyles, with the fallowing appropriate remarks: Da. Lyi.es, Ladies and Gentlemen, and MxMBEBS of TBS ltll'iiland RlKLE Club: We aro all under orders to-day, and acting in the spirit which is the first characteristic of the true soldier?obedi? ence to orders?I havo undortnken moat nnexpectedly to perform the peculiarly pleasant duty of presenting to you this silver basket, won by you for skill in the target practice here to-day. I say a pe? culiarly pleasant duty, because I feel that nothing could be more pleasant than in any way in my power to signify my cordial sympathy with this occasion? with its purposes, its festivities and its social influences. In tho presence of bo much beauty and bravery, so much grace md gallantry, I would bo glad to speak ? word which might deepen the current of good will which we soe exhibited on this anniversary. Wo stand amidst the representatives of those great forces on which the prosperity and strength of the whole country rest -tho citizen soldiery a1 ^..Tffff""!rii'qw,Tff^"wf,s^^ who defend its honor und represent its power, and the social relations whioh mark its culture and illustrate its gracos. To yon, Dr. Lyles, though your head is covered with that crown of honor, which is ordinarily the exou# from ser? vices or pleasures like these, has fallen the honor to win this first prize for skill in riflo practice. In the name of my fellow-citizens of the Riehlund Rifle Club, I now place it in your hands. In itself beautiful, its chief beauty will be in its association with the pleasures of to-day. In itself valuable, its chief value will be as a proof of the unde cnying spirit which still make ?> up the ?ersoual and social worth of our people, outh contended for it?age bus won it. Let us accept it as an indication that we, younger men, must atill fix our oyes on the character and achievements of those who go before us in age. You, sir, have taught us a good lesson. We thank you, and we beg you to let this testimonial be an expression both of our admiration for your skill as well as a bright memento of a most delightfnl occasion. Fellow-citizens, this occasion should bo rich in worthv result* and influences. May it add spend to the coming of the good day, when nil trne soldiers of Ame? rica, no matter on what fields they have stood, or what cause they have served, shall once more be bound together by that spirit which alone can make us ono people indeed?the spirit of patriotism, of devotion to good government, of a firm resolution by our acts and lives to make all American hearts beat in unison like the great heart of one mighty man. Yon, Dr. Lyles, have shown that you do not belong to that class which a witty friend just behind mo has said, "arcfirst in peace and last in war." May the spirit which you have shown inspire us all. Dr. Lyles, in reply, frankly admitted that it was a chance shot, and kindly thanked the Governor for his pleasing rein.irks. Col. F. W. MuMoster then performed the very pleasing duty of tendering to Capt Thompson, in trust, the medal of the old Governor's Guards, with the fol? lowing remarks, which were loudly ap? plauded : Mr. President and Gentleman op the Riciii.and Rutjc CljUn: Thirty-two years ago, fivcof our citizens, M. R. Clark, A Palmer, Elias Pollock, W. W. Eaton and Joseph Cooper, organized the Governor's Guards. Jus. D. Tradewell was elected its Captain; W. W. Eaton, who now oc? cupies the proud position of United States Senator from tho noble State of Connecticut, was elected First Lieuten? ant; M. R. Clark, Second Lieutenant, and Joseph Cooper, Third. A number of them did their country service in Mexico, in tho Palmetto Regiment?of them we honor the names of Major Gladden, Adjutant Clarke and Captuin Stanley. Fifteen years ago, that com? pany was as full of lifo, hope and mar? tial pride as the one you now have the honor to command, Under Capt. Casson, it entered Confederate service as Com? pany A, in Kershaw's regiment, with 1'27 members; of that number thirty-one offered their lives during the war on the altar of their country; liftoen were per? manently disabled; thirty-two broken down in service wero discharged; seven? teen were transferred, and twenty-nine honorably surrendered with old Joe Johnston's army. A number since have died. That company was engaged in thirty-three battles,* beginning with Suniter and ending with Bentonville. Its record is a part of the history of our country, sud but glorious, but of this it is not my province to speak. My task is more agreeable, more in ac? cordance with the fcRtive scenes and cheerful surroundings nbnnt us, We huvc had enough of the notes of sorrow, and now wo would sing the songs of joy. As the representative of that com? pany which I had the honor once to command, and in which, as a private, I had the greater honor of doing my duty at Suniter and first Manassns, and at the request of my surviving comrades, it is my pleasing duty to present to yon this beautiful medal, which was highly prized in the days of the prosperity of the Go? vernor's Guards. This medal was given to the company in 18*1(1 by its Captain, as an annual prize for the best single shot. It was preserved during the sack of Co? lumbia by a daughter ol ono of its more recent commanders, who this day lias honored us with his presence. In behalf of the survivors of the Co \i rnor's Guards, permit me to offer it to your company, in trust as an annual prize, to be worn by the successful com? petitor, until, perchance, some of the survivors of the Governor's Guards shall organize another company, bearing the same name, when we desire it to be given to the new company as an heir-loom. Wo know, Mr. President, in the hands of your companv its keeping will be safe and unsullied. Your company now is the pride of the city, as its volunteer companies were in times past. As tho turbulence of passion is subsiding and the spirit of peace is hushing the stormy waves of faction and discord, let us hope the same spirit will animate your lives and regulate the conduct of all our peo? ple, North, East, South and West. The rainbow of hope is advancing, spanning the dark clouds of the past, and soon J prosperity will extend throughout our borders, unparalleled in tho records of time. May your mission be one oft peace, which exceeds in muoh grandeur all the martial pomp and splendor of war?it is nobler and more enduring. But what? ever it may be, whether war or peace, it will be alike honorable to yourselves and your country! To you, then, in full, free and unrestrained confidence, in behalf of my comrades, I commit this relic of "Old Guard." Capt Thompson, in accepting the handsome medal, promised that it should be properly oared for, and in the went of a re-organization of the Guards, that it should be returned. The other prizes were then awarded to the successful competitors. The applause had been | liberal before, but while tho drawing of I the tin cup was being decided, there I was almost a continued and incessant 1 shout President Thompson informed ; Private Clarkson that as the blackberry I season was approaching, he could per? haps use it to advantage. Lieutenant Jones received his miniature sword with I the pledge that he would wear it proud? ly?at least on the present occasion. Three hearty cheers were given for Gen. Stephen D. Lee, who wna present The whole affair passed off success? fully?reminding one of some of tho frolics of the olden time. Mack Shelton was in his glory?hero, thtre and every? where. The Committee of Arrangements ? Ensign Riehhourg and Messrs. Chap? man, Wuties and llryan?performed their laborious but pleasing duties success? fully. Several officers of the Schuetzcn Verein were present, dressed in thoir tisty uniforms. Tho following ia a list of the officers of the Rifle Club: Presidsnt?H. S. Thompson; 1st Vice President?W. C. Swaffiold; 2d?W. R. Cathcart; 3d?John T. Slonn, Jr.; 4th ? Wilie Jones; Ensign?R. N.. Richbourg; Secretary?Winthrop Williams; 1st Warden?John P. Arthur; 2d?W. H. CtUison, Jr.; 3d?J. D. Coohran; 4th?N. Barnweli; 1st Director?L E. Ilendrioks; 2d?B. I. Boone; 3d?W. G. Childs; 4th?W. G. Beck. A Unique Centennial_Westmore? land County, Pennsylvania, proposes to have a centennial celebration On the 16th inst, to commemorate a peculiar decla? ration, made on tho 16th May, 1775, after the engagement at Lexington, when the blood of the country was roused and indignant everywhere else against tho mother country. Westmoreland took it submissively, and declared the unshaken loyalty of the people of Pennsylvania "to Iiis Majesty King George the Third, onr lawful and rightful King." This is something droll, and wo shall look to ace what the Westmoreland people can mako out of a reminiscence of this sort List op New Abveutibementk. Richland Rifle Club. Dwelling House Wanted. B. I. Boono?Citation. "03." Hotel Abbivals, May 5.?Mansion House?J. R. Slawson, city; L. Slawson, W. H. Harris, Ncwberry; L. H. Alexan? der, Cum don; J. A. Harrison, 8. E. Caughman, Miss L. Asman, Lexington; C. F. Hoke, Atlanta; J. It Ferguson, Pickens; W. L. Anderson, Ninety-Six; W. E. Pelham, Newberry; J. 8. Da van t D. Cardwell, city; H. D. Hamiter, Riob i land; B. H. Tagne, Aiken; J. Jones, Rock Hill; H. A. Tradewell, city. Hendrix House?3. S. Brown, N. C.; A. A. Williamson, N. C.; J. Fulmer, J. Dent, S. Black, K. Sealey, Leesville; T. F. Sigourney, Md. Columbia Hotel?James B. Campbell, Charleston; C. B. Walker, city; J. Trum ble, John F. Newman, S. C.; W. J. McDowell, 8.4U.E. R.; J. B. Cohen, Charleston: W. T. McCorkle, L. E. McCorkle, Williamston; J. M Seigier, G. AC. R. Consignees.?Per South Carolina Rail? road, May 5, 1875: Thomas Earle, Mrs. J. E. Morelica, Lorrick A Lowrance, J. C. Dial, E. F. Hoi, J. Agnew A Son, J. W. Smith, W. Johnson, F. W. Wing, G. Symmors, Jones, D. A Bouknighta, J. & A. Oliver, J. McKenzie, Miss TL W. Goodman, Bowen & Lafar, O. Diercks, J. Witcofskey, W. Steiglitz, C. L. Koe nig, B. F. Griffin, L. HiBer, Jno. Altee. Infection in tub Ars.?At this season, the vegetable world takes a new lease of life; but to the sensitive and delicate members of the human family, it is a time of danger and often of great suffer? ing. The moisture which rises from the earth and hangs suspended over it in the form of morning and evening mists and fogs, holds in solution, so to speak, tho mephitic elements which produce fever and ague, remittent fevers, rheumatism, and many painful nervous disturbances, and which aggravate dyspepsia, bilious? ness and all minor affections of the stomach and the bowels. This, there? fore, is a critical period of the year?a season when the renovating, refreshing and purifying operation of the mightiest of all vegetable tonics and alteratives, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, is salvation to the weak, and the best security for tho continuance of the health and vigor ot tho strong. Now is the time not only t* protect the system against the common ailments of the season, but to prevent the disorders incident to a warmer tempera? ture. Let not the exhausting heats of the summer months find you unprepared to meet them. A course of Hostetter's Bitters, commenced now, will put all the physical energies in fighting trim, dou? ble the capacity of the internal organs to repol the causes of disease, refreah the brain and clear it of all hypochondriacal cobwebs, and place the whole physique in an attitude of defence, with every available point fortified and guarded and as nearly invulnerable to unwholesome influences as it is possible for the human structure to be. A29 How to Rbstobb the Pkospeeitt of tbb State.?Keep you money at home. Do not send away for anything which you can obtain as well here as elsewhere. We do not advocate paying $5 for that which you can buy abroad for even $4.90; but when you can buy your Blank Books, I of the best grade, at prices as low as New York, then send to Walker, Evans * Cogswell, Charleston, S. C., and purchase what you need. All their Blank Books are made in Charleston, and your en? couragement will sustain a worthy manu? facturing enterprise. jv MSlf Philadelphia has a Matrimonial Help Society among her other benevolent insti? tutions. Its mode of operation is pecu? liar. Every member of the society, in the event of marriage, receives a stun of money ranging from $660 upward. Tho membership fee is $20, and email monthly dues are required, t Whenever a member gets married all the res* are ?Massed to provide him or her, at the case may be, with a nice little dowry. A marrying young woman sen thus, by the payment of a small monthly fee, provide herself with an attractive marriage portion. Young men have the same privilege. It seems quite a good arrangement for two impecunious lovers can get up quite an amount of capital to start on us this way. The young folks have no exeusc for not marrying.