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COLUMBIA, S. C. Sunday Morning, February 12* 1871/ Tta? Iron-clad. Th9 repeal of the oath known as tho "iron-olad" by Congress is the best evi denoe we have had of a returning con Boioasness by the party in power of the feet that the war has ceased. Human nature is not immaculate under any cir? cumstances; bnt when political power and supremacy are the stakes, nothing seems too bad or too monstrous which promises success. This oath has, so far, effectually prevented all Southern men who should be trustod, from filling any office of the Government. Any South? ern man who would take this oath could sot command the respect of even North? ern Radicals; as a matter of oourse, such a man oonld not have the respect of any Southern man, woman or ohild; the ex? istence of the law requiring this oath, together with the disfranchisement of the whites and the enfraoohisemeut. of the blacks, placed tho Southern States almost entirely in the hands of that class of adventurers composed of foreigners and strangers who wero pliant tools of the party in power, and as such, cast all their votes in accordance with tho wishes of that party. Tho real interest of the constituency they claimed to represeut had no influence with them. While this arrangement served party purposes for a time, it has failed to last, on account of its own utter unworthiness and corrup? tion.' Tho deliberate and cold-blooded manner in which this state of things was forced upon tho South, for unmitigated meanness, and down-right shirking of the responsibility of legislating directly for the government of these subjugated States, is without a parallel in political history. Why did not Congressmen have the courage and tho manliness to enact euch laws as they forced npon us in tho manner described, and which they wish the world to nndcrstand as laws of our own enactment I This pitiful and dis? graceful farce has been carried on ns long as it is possible. Now, when it is seen that our people are determined to stand it no longer-when even the negro has grown tired of the carpet-bagger, Congress ooncludes il is time to repeal the test oath. Nearly B?X years have wo beeu passing through this trying ordeal. We hope the end of such n state of things is not far distant now. We have suffered enough, in body, mind and purse. It ia time we should have a little respite from such inflictious. lu true and genuine loyalty to the Government and its laws, tho people of tho South aro not behind those of the North, aud Con? gress need not be afraid to trust them. The bombardment of Belfort, which has been continued, as conceded by the terms of the Versailles convention, pro? viding that the armistice for the present should not bo extended to that depart? ment, is regarded ns good evidence of the determination of tho Germans to re? duce, occupy and permanently possess that fortress, and mukc substantial its demand for the cession of nil of Alsace. Tho Germans are vigorously prosecuting the siege and have succeeded in advanc? ing their lines by having carried some of the detached forts. 4 4>- ? An indignation meeting was hold in Oruugeburg on the night of thc ?th, at which the course of Senator Greeuo in Legislature was discussed, and his resig? nation requested. Speeches were made by Representativos Byas, Donnelly, Ja? mison and others. The offending Sena? tor is a member of the carpet-bag frater? nity. -? ^? o- > SATIBE.-In the Golden City, a gentle? man by the name of Jones recounts his experience of juries. He lived in the small town of Bloodandthundcrville, whero ho saw a man brought in "not guilty" of murder becr.uso he had shot the seducer of his wife. This gave him an idea. He remembered that in by? gone days ono Mr. McMichacl hud horse-whipped him with impunity. Thirsting for revenge, Jones went off and incoutineutally shot McMichacl; he was brought to trial, and told tho jury that he once had a wife who once loved him till the spoiler came, and that spoil? er's name was McMichael. Instantly the jury roared out "not guilty." Thou he shot a mau who had pulled his noso in days of yore. When tho twelve heard him sob, "I had a sister, once, who--" they madly yelled "not guilty." Then he killed a man who had caned him. "Ah, gentlemen," said ho to tho duodecomviri, "have you mothors-iu law? I had one, onco, but this viper, this asp, this cobra di capella, this ana? conda, thia boa constrictor, tho de? ceased-" "Not guilty," they yelled in chorus. Mr. Jones had another enemy who had cowhided him. He murdered him, also; but by this timo all bit disso? lute relatives had beeu used up, and when ho sobbed, "Ah, gentlemen, I had a cati" tho jury absurdly refused to ren? der a verdict of "not guilty," and so his lawyer lind to got a new trial for him, which ho did, and thus cleared him. He i? L.V>W afraid to do bloody deeds. David Plumb, Esq., an old eili/.eu of Augusta, died on tho 10th. ? Gr??* Haitfsnlp. MB. EDITOU: OOO o? the meanest acts of tyranny of oar State Legislature, is the law requiring all notices of Sheriffs, Judges of Probate, Tax Collectors, &o., to bo published In the Radical' sheets of Sonth Carolina. The advertisements in Richland County are published in a recently-established paper oallcd tho Union, which has a limited circulation, and in consequence of it the lands of many people of our County wore s.^ld for taxes without their knowledge. Last sale-day, un estate was sold, when per? sons who were anxious to purchase had uo knowledge of the salo, because it was published in this Union, and probably the heirs of this estate have lost hun? dreds of dollars in consequence of this iniquitous law of the Legislaturo. Bat Richland is not the only sufferer; the officers of Lexington are required to publish in this Union, although it has a County paper. Ia Spartunburg, I am assured the notices are published in a vile paper, which is not taken by ten decent people in the County. Thc charge for advertising the tax sales in the Union was ten cents a line. It would be aa interesting inquiry to know what commissions ou tho adver? tisements the commit tee who assigns this privilege receives. It is ?orno satisfaction to our people to seo that Major Duncan has brought for? ward a resolution to repeal this obnox? ious und tyrannical law, and we hope that tho mom hers of the Radical party who aro becoming shocked at the cor? ruption of tho State Government, will lend n helping baud to relieve ns of this abomination. SENEX. SUSPENDED CITY PASSENGER ROAD. Tho New York Herald contains tho fol? lowing description of au iuventiou of General John D. Imbodon for securing tho quick transit from a populous city like New York to the suburbs: Tho problem of rapid and safo trans? portation of people from one ond of this island to tho other, has not yet been solved, and is attended with many diffi? culties. A plan thnt would use the pre? sent streets without obstruction or dan? ger, has at least tho odvantago of econo? my over many schemes that bavo been proposed. General Imbodeu, of Rich? mond, Ya., claims to have invented, and has taken steps to patent, a suspended city passenger road, which, in several im? portant features, is certniuly novel. A model of his invention is now in the offioe of DeLenn Sc Imbodon, 90 Broad? way, whore the curious in such matters eau soo its mode of instruction and ope? ration. Without the aid of illustrations, it is difficult to describe accurately the mechanism of this street road. The structure or carrying way is to be a wire suspension bridge, ranuing tho whole length of the city, supported by iron columns 100 foet apart, 25 feet high, resting upon granite pedestals on the Hue of tho curbstones ou both sides of tho street. A light ornamental ireh springs from the top of these columns, and spanning tho street, supports tho iron piers over which tho wire cables are stretched. Ono of these cables is over the axis of til?) street; tho other two are half way between this und tho support? ing columns. Immediately under these cibles, and attuchod to them, uro the girders to which tho trucks are .suspend? ed-ono for tho dowu trains and the other for those going up town. The track or roadway is tho most striking novelty of tho invention. It is com? posed of pairs of rollers similar to car wheels, secured upon a suitable axle, which revolves upon ordiuary friction rollers. This rotary track has its wheels ten feet apart, and under it tho cars are suspended by rails thirty-two feet long, that glide ovor tho rollers with perfect freedom and safety. Six strong elliptic springs connect theso rails with the cars, und will ensure a motion almost as soft, as the undulations of a boat. Tho mo? tive power is supplied by stationary en? gines, located in buildings or uuder the streets. Those engines are one mile apart, and propel an endless wiro coblo or chain around light horizontal drums, sixteen foot iu diameter. Tho attachment to the car is so simple that a boy ton years old can work it, and tho cable is so constructed as not to be liable to got out of order or break; but if such an accident should occur, a new cable boing ready, can be put in in a few mi? nutes. Tho cars are intended to be thirty feet loug and ten feet wide, divided into three compartments, and seating com? fortably forty-two passengers each. They may bo run singly or in trains, sud safely at the rate of thirty miles an hour. Tho stations it is proposed to locate at about equal distances of about half a milo apart; and, spanning cross-streets, thoy will obstruct no business place. The bottom of the cars will swing six? teen feet abovo the surface of the street, thus clearing all tho utugos aud wagons passing under them. General Imbodon claims that tho operation of tho road will bo almost noiseless and not likely to frighten horsos. Tho whole structure is light, graceful and ornamental, and does not obstruct tho street any moro than telegraph poles, which, by tho wny, ns well us lamp posts, may all bo dispensed with ulong thu line uu? this structure bo used instead. An engineer iu the employ of thu Turkish Government has planned a rail? way tunnel made in sections, to be sub? merged thirty-four feet below tho surface of tho water, and moored to the bottom by chain cables. Ho proposes to si uk it across the Bospborus, and thus con? nect Europe and Asia by railway. 3RiWhoo tho recent armistice was con? cluded in France, the German troops oc? cupied and controlled 32 of 86 Fron ch dopartmedts, comprising 15,000 com? munes. SATUUDAY, FXBBTJABI ll, 1871. SENATE. The Senate met at 12 M. The President laid before the Senate a telegram received in reply to the reso? lution adopted yesterday, propounding certain questions to H. H. Kimpton, re? lative to the agricultural land scrip "Mr. Kimpton is on his way South and can answer qncstions." A bill to regulate the granting of di? vorces passed, and was ordered to be sent to the House. A bili to charter the town of Ham? burg passed, and was ordered to be en? rolled for rati?catiou. Mr. Wilson gave notice of ti bill to provide for tho appointment of Trial Justices and to define their jurisdiction, &o. Also, a bill to provide for the elec? tion of Justices of the Penco aud Con? stables, according to the requirements of the Constitution. Mr. Smalls introduced a bill to amend the charier of tho town of Georgetown. Mr. Duncan introduced a bill to repeal an Act to regulate tho publication of legal and public papers. Mr. Allen introduced a bill to author? ize tho County Commissioners of Green? ville, Spartanburg and Oconee, to lovy a special tax. The Committee on Privileges and Elec? tions reported favorably upon a joint resolution suspending so much of au Act to provide for the next general election, and tho manner of conducting thc same, as authorizes tho Commissioners of Elections to postpone the counting ot tho ballots. The Committee on tho Judiciary re? ported back favorably a bill to abolish the 7th Judicial Circuit. And also re? commended that tho House concurrent, resolution to meet iu joint assembly, to elect a Judge of the Seventh Circuit, be laid on the table. Mr. Arnim introduced a concurrent resolution for thu appointment ol' n joint committee of ono from the Sonnie und two from the House, to examine into thc books and papers of tho Comptroller General, Treasurer and Financial Agent of tho State, from the timo of their in? duction into oflico to the present. Or? dered for consideration Monday. A mcssago was received from the Go? vernor, informing Semite that he bad approved tho following Acts: To repeal so much of tho Act of 1839 as prohibits Clerks of tho Courts from practicing as attorneys; to regulate tho appointment, jurisdiction aud duties of Notaries Pub? lic; to establish a State Orphan Asylum. The bill to alter and amend au Act to alter and amend the charter and exteud the limits of the city of Columbia was reported back by a special committee, with amendments, us instructed, and was ordered for consideration on Monday. Tho account of Julinu A. Selby, for public printing, was ordered to be paid. Tho following were passed to a third reading: A bill to authorize and em? power tho Board of County Commis? sioners of Darlington to borrow 825,000 to pay off tho present indebtedness of thc County, and to issue bonds for the same; joint resolution directing part of a certain tax to bo devoted to the erec? tion of a Court House and jail at Man? ning, S. C.; bills to more effectually pro? vide for the recording of conveyaucos of real estate; to protect tho rights of pa? rents, aud to prevent the procuring und carrying from tho State persons under the age of tweuty-ono years; to amend title live of part ouo of tho code of pro? cedure; to amend an Act entitled "An Act to regulate tho fees of Probate Judges, Clerks of Courts, Trial Justices, Magistrates, and other officers therein named;" to enforce the payment of au enrollment tax. At 2J? P. M., the Senate adjourned to Monday, nt 12 M. HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES. Tho IIouso met nt 12 M. Tho Committeo on the Judiciary re? ported back a bill to authorize County Commissioners to bind out to sevicc illegitimate children aud children of paupers. Also, a bill to amend section three of an Act to reviso, abridge and simplify tho rales, forms, plendiugs, &c, of the courts. The Committee on Education reported unfavorably on a bill to make an appro? priation to meet deficiency in free school fund. Tho Committeo on Incorporal ions re? ported favorably on Senato bill to in? corporate the Savings Building and Loan Association of South Carolina. Also, the following: To incorp?ralo the Captai Building and Loan Association cf Columbia; to amend tho charter of Union; to incorporate the town of Mid? way; to charter tho town of Bamberg; to incorporate tho town of Florence. ? Tho Committeo on Railroads reported back bill to amend tho charter of the Enterprise Railroad, of Charleston. Also, bill to protect travelers ou railroads in the State. The following bills passed: To esta? blish tho now County of Aiken; to re? new charter of Strawberry Ferry, over Cooper River; to compel County Trea? surers to attend election precincts; also, a joint resolution to pr?vido for tho pay? ment of the mileage of the members of the State Board of Education. Tho Committee on Military Affairs re? ported favorably on a joint resolution to authorizo tho Qnartormastor-General to provide sufficient camp equipage, Seo., for the militia. Also, bill to incorporate Edisto Light Guard:). Also, bill to in Corporate the Charleston Bille Club. Mr. Wilkes introduced a bill to amend un Act to orgauize tho Supreme Court. Mr. Whipper introduced a bill to au? thorize tho County Commissioners of Greenville Spartaaburg, Pickeus and of Ocoueo to levy a speoial tax. Mr. Logan introduced a bill to hold responsible parties selling property with unsound or defective titles. Mr. Mooro introduced a bill exempt? ing ministers, lawyers and physicians from road duty. A bill to permit Wm. L. Wood to adopt Napoleon B. Smith, to mahn him bis lawful heir, passed to a third read? ing. Also, a Sonata bill to altor and amend an Aot to altar and acaond tho charter of Greenville. A bill to amend au Act tp establish and maintain a system of free common schools, was indefinitely postponed. The enaottDg elnnse of a joint resolu? tion providing for tho freo traocporta tion of State students was stricken out. A message was received from tho Go? vernor, returning, with his approval, the following Acts: Ceding the jurisdiction of tho State to tho Uoitcd States over such lauds as may be acquired for public purposes by tho said United States; to incorporate tho Logan Fusiliers, of St. Thomas and St. Dennis Parishes; to in? corporate the Charleston Cleansing Com? pany; to re-charter Moore's Ferry, under tho name of Dinkins' Ferry, over the Catawba River; to incorporate tho MOSCB Guards, of Ridgoway, in Fairfield Coun? ty; to regulate the right of traverse; to renew and extend an Aot to provide a mode by which to porpetuato testimony in relation to deeds, wills, choses in ac? tion, and other papers destroyed or lost during tho recent war; to incorporate tho South Carolina Savings and Building Association, No. 2; to renew aud amend the charter of tho towu of Spartauburg; to incorporate tho Nashville Independ? ent Blues' Charitable Association, of Charleston; also, a joiut resolution au? thorizing the Executive to commission Bidloy K. Carlton ns Coroner of Beau? fort County. At 2.';; P. M. tho House adjourned. Tile Holden 1 III ?M II < li men 1 - DM in II ^ I ii ?? Testimony. Thu correspondent of tb? New York UcraM, who is now in Haleigh writing np the i rn peach nom t trial, says that tho first witiics-i examined us to tho Bcrgcn Kirk outrages was F. A. Wiley, ex Sherill' of Caswell County, who states that ho was working tilotio in bin tobacco field, in July last, when he was ap proacued by t>ix armed men, habited tu tho uniform ol' United States soldiers. They levelled their muskets ut him and demanded his immediate surrender. Ile asked permission togo to his house and chango his clothes, as those he had on woro filthy with tobacco smut. The officer of tho party (Bergen) said: "No, d-n yon. Como on as you are." Wiley thou begged to bc allowed to sec bb family, promising them faithfully to accompany them. "No, you're ad-dscoundrel, and you must come along now." Thereupon Wiley prepared to resist, and struck at the men right aud left with his fists, kuockiug three dowu; but with the aid of fence ruils ho was soon over? powered. They then placed him on a bare-baek horse, tying his feet under? neath tho body of the animal, nud in that position of torture whipped him with sticks the entire distance of ten miles to Yaucoyville. Wiley is one of tho leading citizens of the County, is a powerfully-built und high-spirited gen? tleman, but groans were forced from him by tho torrible puuibhmeut of that day. When they reached Yanceyville the cul ire inside of his legs was wet and his skin blistered, for the weather was quite hot in July. lie bank with ex? haustion ou the door-step of tue court house at Yanceyville, bul Bergen coming up at the time, said: .'Gel up, you d-d scoundrel; hov? dare you sit dowu in my presence?" Ho was kept in almost constant soli? tary confinement, but frequently they would send six tinned men, who would stand over him in the cell for hours with their bayonets at the charge on bim, and ho was daily threatened with death by either Kirk or Bergen. Lucian li. Murray, of all, is perhaps tho most unfortunate of tho vietims of tho fiend Bergen, for beyond a doubt Bergen is a combination of everything vicious, degraded and contemptible. Kirk was a timid sort of desperado, who was always in au agony of terror when engaged in what ho well knew to bo an unlawful proceeding. Bergen was an arrant coward, but ti tyrant, who gloated over tho tortures of his victims, and tho more intense tho lutter, tho moro tierce his joy. Murray is a young man, of re? spectable family, residing in Alamanco County. Ho was arrested among nearly 1UU others in the same County by Ber gou. His statement is as follows: I was living in a tent at the camp as a prisoner one night, about ll o'clock, when Bergen came to the door with a light and said, "Murray, is that you?" ? said, "Yes, it's me." Ho thou weut away and remained absout about five mit)utes, when be returned without any light, und, seizing mo by tho feet, he said, "Murraj', got up and como ont hore." I asked, "Can I put on my shoes?" "No, you won't waut shoes long," he replied. I then wont out and Benjon conducted mo to his tent, upon entering which I saw three mon standing with pistols in their bands. Bergen sat down on his bed and throw his pistol beside bim. "Now, Murray, tell all you know about tho hanging of Wyatt Outlaw," said Bergen. "I know nothing about it," I replied. "You'ro a d-d liar, and if you don't confess, I'll blow your heart out." Ber? gen, as ho said this, got up and cocked his pistol, when tho other three men also cocked their pistols. "I'll givo you another chance. Did you not seo Dolph Mooro hung Outlaw?" said Bergen. "No, 1 did not, and I know nothing about it," I nguiu replied. Bergeu then leveled bis pistol at my breast and tho other three followed his example. He again asked rae tho same question, and I answered as before. He then said: "Bodger and Patton know nothing until they wero hanged; thou they could tell all ubontit." Turning to omi of the men ho said, "(Jet a rope." The man got a rope und tied it around my neck. My arms were then pinioned, and, tak ing hold of the rope, Bergen led me to the woods, about 100 yards from the onrnp, followed by the other three men,, all with their pistols. I was then placed undor tho limb of a tree, over which the rope was thrown. "Now, tell all you know about tho hangiog of Wyatt Out? law, or I'll break your d-u neck," said Bergen. "I have told you all I know, and that is uothing." "Pull him up," suid ho to tho men. Tho ropy was tuen gradually tightened uutil 1 was lifted oil the ground. I was kept there about one minute and a half, and when lowered was not able tu speak for some time. I waa choked. "Now confess, d-n yon, or I'll break your neck tho next time," und to the men he said: "If this soouudi.'d don't confess this time, hang him and leave him there until morning, und then bury his body right boro." "Aro you ready to confess?" he said. "I havo nothing to confess," I un sworcd. "Pull him np," ordered Bergen. This time I was jerked up suddenly and roughly, giving mo great pain. How long I was bunging I can't say. I soon became unconscious, and when I next regaiued my senses, I was sittiug on the ground, leaning against the tree. Two mon and Bergen were there, with their pistols in their hands. I ul most regret ted I had not died, as I feared they would again subject me to the same ter ribio ordeal. Bergen ordered me to got np, but I was unable, and oue of the men assisted me. I was conducted back to my tent, Bergen telling mn on tho way that if I over divulged what had been done that night, ho would blow my heart ont. Th oj7 did not subject me to these tortures any moro after that. 1 am not a member of any secret political organization, uud never have been. I never saw a Ku Klux to my knowledge. What my offence consisted in, I don't kuow. 1 was imprisoned about one mouth. There ure two others-William Patton and Georgo 8. Bogers-who received tho santo treatment ut thc bauds of Borgen as did Mu rm j'. DIFFICULTY IN CHESTER.-A difficulty occurred at lionsville, Chester County, on the 20th ult., resulting in the death of ii negro niau, named Beubeu Cloud. Tho Sheriff, it is stated, attempted to arrest a negro for stealing a cow, but met with such resistance from a number of colored men, that he was forced to desist and corarauuiealo with Gov. Scott, who replied, "execute tho law, if you have to summon tho whole County." The Sheriff summoned a largo force, but upon their approach, tho negroes-some 200-ske? daddled, and the officers only arrested eight of tho ring-leaders. On his return home, ono of the Sheriff's posse wus at? tacked by three of thu fugitives, who drew their weapons aud threatened to kill him. Ho in turn drew his pistol, shot ono dead aud wounded auuther. A colored man, named Henry Samp sou, was accidentally killed, near Wil? mington, N. C., on tho 9th, by a friend. DOORS, SASUI:*, BLINDS, Moui.ntxos, Ac. Wu woiild call sp?cial attention to tho adver? tisement in another column cd'Mr. 1'. 1*. l ouie, nf Charleston, rf. C. Mr. Tonia is an extensive ami successful manufacturer, ?uni there can he no doubt that our readers would consult (heir own interests by corresponding willi him before purchasing goods in his linc limn other parties. Feb 12 1 Wiiy uso foreign mixtures, wtaonyon haven liable remedy ?it home, such as the Great Hont bern Tonic, Oi.n C.viiOLlNA BITTIU.S. F i21;'. WA JJ TK ll-A Rcntleman of liberal educa? tion, a fair penaiuan, and some experi? ence in mercantile business, desires a situa? tion where ho can make himself nsoful. All ho asks is a triid. Best roferonces given. Address ''ii," Kev Hex No. 17, Columbia Post Oilice. Fob 12 2* IP YOU WANT BIG HOMINY, PEARL HOMINY, or COHN FLOUIt, (in lo MONTEITH A FIELDING'S, Feb'.I Near tho Market. COTTON siuai OIL CAKE can bo had at all tinges, and iu any quantity, of Jan 21_ _E. HOPE. COUNTY CLAIMS AND JURY 'JEUTI KICATKS boiiRht bv Fob 5 D. OAMBRILL, Broker. STOCKS, m>M>S nnd COUPONS bought and sold by D. (i A M UKI LL, Broker. BNov lill (imo_ NOTICE.-Tho undersigned havo ferrr.od a Co-partnership, aud will be known as E. W. StilRELS & CO. Thov represent some of the boat FIKE and LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES in tho United States. Wo proposo to bo general Land Agenta, and will soil or purchase Real Estato anywhere in Mouth Carolina, especially iu Columbia. We will proaocuto claims boforo tho Legislature, and tho renewal of lost bouda or other papers. Persons wishing to sell or buy Real Eatato will do well to communicate with us at Colum? bia. Wo havo soveral handsomo placcB for salo. Offico at. Mike Hoke'a Clothing Store E. W. SRIRELS, Dec 2 J. B. EZELL. OLO HANK HILLS und MUTILATED CURRENCY bought and sold by Nov 2:1 Orno D. QAM BRILL, Broker. AVOID Q,UACICs.-A. victim of carly in? discretion, causing nervous debility, pre? maturo decay, Ac, having tried iu vain ovory advertised remedy, has a simple moans ol self-euro, which ho will send free to his fellow ailffcrors. Address J. H. TUTTLE, 79 Nassau street. Now York. Deo211 tCnio I? FDIC SALE, my FARM and RES1 llj DENCE, two milCH above Columbia, on 'Jil tho Winushnro road. Tho tract con? tains 10) acres. Tho houso ia neat and com? modious, and has six rooms. Tbero aro barns, stables, carriago honso, Ac. For par? ticulars apply on tho promises to me. Feb 2 (ii* _ MBH. R. G. BATLEY. NOTICE-Having had granted to mo letters of administration noon tho estate of William A. Wright, late of Columbia, deceased: AU persons indebted to tho estate aro required to mako immodiate payment to mo; and all persona having claims againattlio said ostatn will present thom, duly attcstod, to mo, at tho Niokorson Houso, or to my Attorneys, Messrs. Popo & Haskell, at thoir Law onico, Richardson street, Colombia, ti. G., for early pavniont. SARAH L. WRIGHT. Jan 25-fl3 Admiuiatiatrix. Ciooe^l , Items MAUI Ann ANO EMU NTH.-Tho Northern mail opens.at 3.30 P. M.; cioBes 12.15 P. M. Charleston day mail opens 4.30 P. M.; closes 11.80 A. M. Charleston night mail opens 8.30 A. M.; closes COO P. M. Greenville mail opens 4.30 P. M.; closes 8.30 P. M. Western mail opeus 1.30 P. M. ; closes 1.30 P. M. On Sunday office open from 3 to 4 P. M. PIIONIXIANA.-The price of single oopies of the PHO?NIX is five cents. Book and job printing of every kind attended to promptly at PHO?NIX oflioe. AH persous indebted to the FHCBNIX office must make immediate settlement, or tho accounts will be placed in the hands of tho proper officers. Hereafter all transient advertisements are to be" paid for beioro inserted. Couutry publishers in want of second? hand type-bourgeois aud minion-be? sides rules, leads, chases, etc., can be supplied, at about half founders' prices, by applying at the PHO?NIX office. A sharp young woman says there is nothing more touching in this life than to see a poor but virtuous young man struggling with a weak moustachu. Tho Committee on Steamer of the In depeadenl Fire Company will meet in tho Eugine House, to-morrow (Monday) eveuiug, at 8 o'clock. Families wishing oysters can bo ac? commodated this morning till 19 o'clock, at the Pollock House, at forty cents por quart. The new steamer, "Iudcpeudent No. 1," was turned over to the company, yesterday, by Captain Sylla. There was another trial of tho machine, with equal? ly satisfactory results. Columbia can now boast of having one of the very best engines of its class that can be produced auywh'?ro. Her baud engines always proved themselves equal to any emer? gency, and tho new steamer promises to keep up the well-earned reputation of our fire department. In the fifth section of tho report of Senator Arnim, relative to the statement of the Financial Agent, published in yesterday's PHO?NIX, a serious error oc? curred. Tho figures should have been .?$2,200,000" and "$1,500,000," instead of 82,200 and $1,500. The locomotive "Lexington," of tho Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Bail road, struck a cow, a few miles from Co? lumbia, yesterday morning, and was thrown from tho track-detaining tho train several hours. Messrs. E. W. Seibols Sc Co. will dis? pose of the valuable property, corner of Main and Lady streets, known as tho "limit Hotel lot," at auction, to-mor? row (Monday) morning, ct 10 o'clock, on tho ground. lt is currently reported that Sheriff McDevitt, of Edgefield County, was killed by a citizen, ou Friday last, while bo was endeavoring to levy on his pro? perty. Messrs. Peixolto A Sou continuo their jewelry sale to-morrow moruiug. The happy possessors of surplus stamps should bo on hand. RELIGIOUS SERVICES THIS DAY.-Tri? nity Church-Rev. P. J. Shnnd, Bootor, 10}4 A. M. and 4 P. M. St. Peter's Church-Rev. Francis Ja qnemet, 1st Mass 7 A. M. ; 2d Mass 10>?; Afternoon Service 4 P. M. Lutheran Church-Rev. A. R. Rude, 10? A. M. Presbyterian Church-Rev. Jos. P. Wilson, 10}-i A. M. and P. M. Washington Street Church-Rev. M. Brown, 10>? A. M.; Bov. W. W. Mood, 3% P. M. ; Rev. J. H. C. McKinney. 3% P. M. Mai Iou Street Church-Rev. W. W. Mood, 10}.2 A. M. Baptist Church-Bev. J. L. Reynolds, 10^ A. M. Subject, at 7k{ P. M., "The Secret of National Prosperity." HOTEL ARRIVALS, February ,11.-Nick arson House-Mts. M. Alemer, Cheater; W. H. Gardener, Sumter; Jos. H. Gay, Charlotte; Mrs. S. C. Blanchard, child and nurse, Abbeville; James Allison, Master Allison, Pa. ; C. T. Stearnes and wife, India; J. H. Alleu and wife, Spar tanburg; J. W. Gorman, Baltimore; E. E. Dickson, Manning; S. Maycano, New York; Samuel Furman, Newberry; J. 8. Fillobrown. Darlington. LIST OP NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Roller Skating at Irwin's Hall. A good Penman wants a Situation. L?rick & Lowrance-Seed Plauterr Steinway Piano for Sale. A. Smythe-Goods at and below Cost? D. O. Peixotto Sc Son-Auotion. M. Jacobson-French Wine Bitters. The extraordinary curcB effected by tho uso of the OLD UAOOMNA I?ITTEHS is proclaimed OYery whero. F 12 \3 If you fool dull, drowsy, debilitated, havo frequent headache, mouth tastes bad, poor apnetito and longue coated, you aro sufforing from Torpid Livor or "BiliousnoBS," and no? thing will euro you so speedily and perma? nently as Dr. Pierce's Alt. Ext. or Golden Medical Discovery. Sold by all druggists. F 12 tri +3 Tho OLD CABOLINA UITTEIIB, a pleasant and i ff clive cure for very many of tho ills that llosh is heir to. F 12 f3 Lippman's Hitters aro for salo by all drug ?iot? and dealers. Depot in Columbia, S. C., it GKIUBU A BICGBKOOB'S, Druggists. 8 18