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New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-19
MINOR ITEMS

GEN. SCOTT BURNED IN EffmY.
Gen. Winfield Scott was burned in eiigy on Satur-
day night last by the students at the University OF
Virginia amid repeated cheers for Toombs anc the
seeding States, and groans for Major Anderson.
card was placed over the eigy, on which was written
"WINFIkLD SCOTT
Would be
DIcTAroR DEsPor,"
When the eiigy was fully consumed the students
retired without manilestDg their excitement by rotlDg
be 1t taid 10 their credit
AN OUTRAGE.
While the salute of 100 guns was being hired in
Newport Yesterday in honor Of that gallant kentuc-
an Major Anderson, DIR. foster, the Postmaster ofthe
toyp cut the rope by which the Union flag about
being run up and dragged the ag in the mud. 1t is
afsered by some that he trampled upon IT, ting the
remark tiat THAT id flag could not hy over
Southern soil" Strange tu relate he escaped without
the clattisement he 30 richly mered. The indignation
Of the Union men Of Newport is intense.
CASH AND COTTON GOING NoRTHwARD.
"The fear Of contingent troubles in our port says
The SdpdHnah Rspubiicdnl IL already directing cotton
in the interior to the inland routes for New-York We
copy the following paragraph from The Rome IGa.j
Courier
"The prospect Of an early blockade of the ports Of
Charleston and Savannah has already commenced to
affect the business relations of the country. Col Goth
ran has urt shipped 100 bales Of cotton to New York.
via Knoxville, Lynchburg, Gordonsvile, and Alexan-
ds thus carrying It nearly twice ~ Tar by railroad
and about the same distance BY water, if il were
,hipped to Savannah Charleston. Col. Bayard IN
forms us that all hs shipments will hereafter be made
by this same upper route until the prospects below
change. II this change becomes general IL will be
great loss TO the Georgia railroads, and the extra
freights viii out Of the farmers in the end.
Says The Cincinnati Commercial Of Jan. l6:
lone Of the effects Of the secession movements Of
the South has been to send large amount Of csh TO
this market for the purchase Of provisions another 70
drive the carrying business from the Southern railroads
TO those Of the North. The movement Of cotton, after
strenuous efforts having been made to keep it upon
Southern lines, is now tending this way, and adviees
bays been received Of large bpments in this direction
Secession operate most severely upon ts pro
eenitor. Our Southern friends have got the serPen
BY the wrong end"
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MARINE AFFAIRS.
upon the same subje'

loss OF BRIG ouIcKsrEP AND SEVERAL LyLs.
CAPT Southland Of the ship Flora arrived here yesIe
day from Glasgow He reports; Dec. 20, lat. u 81,
lon 80 o. fell in with the brig Quicksep, Of and fos
London from Trinidad, Cuba dismasted and in sink.
ing condition, and took from her the captain Henty)
and four men, The remainder Of the crew, including
the frst mate were washed overheard from the deeS
of the brig and lost Capt. Henty reports: Lett irn'r
cad Nov. IL, with cargo Of sugar, rum, ana soeoS
Had fine weather until Dec. 9, when, IN iat' ~ ID
lon. 40 25, took gale from W. 5. W., OF gres' VIZ
erce, with very heavy sea. AT IL 80 on the ioth was
struck by a heavy sea on the port quarter, "n'en
wsshed the mate Thomas G. Cole, the steward AieS'
ander Lee. the cook, Wm Burslen, and seana"
named George Winter overheard, and they were 'O''
The same sea washed away the comPsnion"ay' , u~y
light. wheel, and did considerable other damage, "~
struck by another sea, which hove ner on ne' 0,a
ends, and was obliged to cut away the iorenas',
in falling carried away the maintopmast ana s'ra s
the vessel so as to cause her TO leak badly De0 -
was come no to and taken from the wreck oy INC se
Flora Cant. Southland, and brought to this Por. ,no
Quickstep was built at Guernsey in isoi, was q.
burden, and was owned in London ~ onee''"
Misken, where she was insured.
SHIP youspERED AT SEA.
The Bremen ship Globus Capt nianAe' "o~
Bremen, Now "a, with general cargo ah" ~ -.
geis. bound to this port, founderea a. ~ ws-r,
The messengers and crew have arrived ~ Nv'O
She had cargo of 81 400 feet measurement go0i' a
200 tuns dead weight. consigned to Messrs' nslsu
g. IJnkart of this City. The G. was butt ~ nVv
4; ,sss WAS 7a7 tuus, rated Al, and was ownedoy 10
Albers of Bremen.
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then, be .eted In plain terrstbe South secedes n"'
sbe ma 70 10 war with the North.
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MEETING OF MERCHANTS ON THE STATE

On motion Of +. 8. LATHRoP, esq, VIM. A. Booth
esq, was called to the Chair and Mr. Samuel Baldwin
was chosen Secretary.
The CHAIRMAN, in brief manner, stated the object
of the meeting, set forth in the above call and inv
ted suggestions from the gentlemen present.
Wbefeupon 4. S. Lathrop, ESQ.,. offered tn following
Ga Memorial to Congress, and moved it's adoption by
the meeting which, after brief discussisn, almost
unanimously approved and adopted.
To the Seaae House Of Reyrs'eatage' Of the United State
of Anerica in Coagreo!
The tho subscribers citizens Of the State of New
York respectfully That while sharing In with
our the general soctude at the dangers which
threatening the and unity OF our country they
give their urgent and emphatic expression Of the
sy which exist for mutual concson and oompomise
and without discussion the merits Of tho various questions
q issue believing hat hs peIPealy OF the Union oI thesl
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The mower or the courts 10 punish for contempts shoa
.,us-s be limited w Legislative acts
AVA 80. honesss, fearless execution Of the laws y
esseEtia 70 good oroer, ana so0o o'oer NJ so'0's
Iey;sls,iye acts in violation Of ~ a snsns
voo ard the Judiciary shall 80 dr. aa> oblieatlon OF
EI .o.t tato lave, or laws impairins tn hit q
contracts Or retroactive !e.sss:: :c..ng the To-
the cilizen, are prohibited.
Laws .nouId have general operation and no general
s. 90 varied "A kSSticular by special lesslation
excep, ps notice TO all persons TO % affected Aersoy
are right OF taxation can be granted only oy the peo
pie and should be exercised by their agents IN 9evern
nent only for the Legitimate purposes Of gove nssnt
In cases OF necessity private ways may "a grant0d
upon Just compensation being hrst paid and With Sns
oepn private operty shall not be- take. except for
public use and then only upon just compensation Such
compensst,on, except In OF Pressing necessity
should be IA ST provided and paid.
The rights Of the people be In their persons
bouses papers eff CTS against unreasonable searches
and shall not be- violated and no warrants shall
issue upon probable suppor by oath AMIR
mao aud particularly describing the place or places TO
be searched and the persons things 10 be seized
Extreme necessity only should justify the declaration
i 81 martial law.
large standing armies in times of peace dangerous
| to liberty.
house without the consent Of the owner nor IN time Of
war but in manner prescribed by law.
i Titles OF nobility are nc nsistent with republican
equality, and civil honors should by merit and mol
| by inheritance ............. ........,
by necessary implication reserved to the people
the State; and in all doubtful cases. the denial OF thu
gront is the ground safest for the liberty the people
The imeTaton Of rights herein contained shall not b
construed deny to the people any inherent right which
| they have hiih, RIO eDjoyed
Tie Convention then adjourned until Tuesday, at ter
| O'Clock.
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THE CONGRESSIONAL RAID.
INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.

The House Investigating Committee at Washington ar
vigorously and secretly pushing their inquiries in relation
TO the alleged conspiracy to take forcibe possession OF
the capital before the 18th OF March next. John
r. Tormey, Of Baltimore, and Mr. Hicks, hotel keeper in
Montgomery county, Maryland examined on wednes
day and yesterday Dr. Boyle Navy Agent Flynn GODDARD
Bailey, oxSecrctary Thompson and Daniel Ratcle of
Washington viii appear before the committee {,
regarding the designs Of secret oathbound organza
ZION there composed of furious oisunonigts.
Mr. Hoffman, tho Sergeant at Arms Of the House OF Re
representatives. at Washington, in Baltimore on We'd
resday looking witnesses to testify before the Invasion
Committee as to their knowledge Of any organization
stns in that city or elsewhere formed Tor the purpose
Of capturing and holding the seat Of government on or be-
fore the Inauguration Of the President elect Ho nabboi
several Of tho supposed knowing ones aud returned with
them 10 Washington
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Nj. E. coLCock. Collcclor.
TEXAS.
1EAA AS.
OUR GALVESTON CORRESroNnENCE.

Guvs,foS, jan 3, 1901.
Revolutionary Filling in TraS-DySi,s for Won Gors4a
est the Basis of Aricaa Slaresj7ae South VIZ &c
cs No Oler Compromise from ne Nor,hThe Ac'ion q
England 7oseari' he Wea Lqdi1s-7he ErG.Ilc & be
Apoided-Sep1rdti5 Preferable 70 PROSPECTIVE Ea,qe
ration Dc, &c.
Every gale that comes from the North brings evidence
that the people Of the states do not comprehend
the depth and intensity Of the feeling that anmates
those Of this section of the country do they really
know anything OF the rapid development which ii Is
pcriencing here.
II not the discussion of abstract right the part
Of any state several States, s"oode from the
compact ii Union, Is wild Gorce and almost mani
NOUS determination 20 throw or the obligations to The
federal government ard TO msE. a. thorough and per
fcgt o revolution a. ever was mai- new Government
81 Gcinanded-a government based on the rcprcseuta-
y forms aud the constitution o. the United Satcs tut
III which no community that does not hold African
slavery az part Of s social organization ehan have
Presentation. This determination Is based upop tho
thoroughly udoctfinated with the dogma that "s4yery
is an eNii and crime" and the' there be 10
a people holding 10 Ills dogma a. part
Of their moral and religious code. No action
Oh he part q Cug4rcss Congressional commit
tees no asurnces On Inc pat of Prosdepte Cabinets
~ paeac 'eadoIs NO measures even, adopted by The
state Ia atuFes .. the North, sut ia remove
'hs Sony"tph from 'e S"ntutfb mnd Sutiiug sA9rt
% rleag, cNphcH aud Gctcrmncd expression os Tie
VIII q uc Northern paop6 throgghthc ballot box. ami
ri oFetNhtHf n Qohtet con eEor bring 70 th -"'ih-
CUmnuu ties confidence that tines WI, be SAFE In
| non VIII tie rapidly Increasing and prponderat!ug
u s nol President Lincoln, ror tn "rratai aud
Body seTar9s Wilson's Nalcs and Sthulers that tho
South afs aud dsrGsts u s tie fact that those neu
have tefed 70 form purely sectional party organsaop
on ~ Jea h tile o. thr south, end that eter by atta
ard ',ar otter yaf uhls paFtJ ha ariecn . power
etA.ted i4 the wetd tuiopbupt IN every Northern
state and autlotzsi by oou5tutoaaln i6si,y Of the
Il ntu tFff ia
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n wer IL was oommttiss sin in permitting slavery ID
exist in any place where u held sway new Parlia-
ana public mcr and statesmen gave way
TO the popular tide, against their own
sonv,sso.s truth RICH, and sound policy and per-
once fair and civilized West India Islands
This what the South tuitively feels TO stand before
IT, the popular majorities IN the North contin le
saintan The black republican politicians party theo-
ries in power. Rather than admit such rv. Il de-
termined with sen'n. ne, approaching almost 70 una
n'm.s The alternative Of peaceful separation
s.ra war In the mrs, Of these It res ognises all tbs
esady antages of Diminished material and moral in,
tce nation ana in tAe second all the horrors mat
may follow its coming But IL believes that either OF
these is preferable 70 what IL deems dshoDorabe aud
untrue acksow that its social form Of organza
| toI Is IAN evil aid crime, while the national and
social that impe it TO avoid peaceful separa Ion
or civil war are as binding the Northern the
Southern States The results Of this contest will aaec
al sections and all interests alike ana AZ those IN
p L. are far more permanent than those Of politicians
parties 1t must be the people that must act ana ac
cep reject the destructive doctrine of an cir
reprssS bic conflict" between the social theories 81 tn'
Northern and Southern States.
THE VOTE FOR THE CONVENTION.
A letter dated Austin, January H. IN tho Galveston
The Indications that than onethird of tn
voters Of the state have voted for the Convention.
The OF the leader here is much lowered since IN
result known. They say the Convention sioux
presume speak tor the people unless IL represent
a large majority VI them.
We have ,etuIns from a number or counties. Bexar
Gi6-real at Antoine alone, 467 Hays cast
votes; Genial, ne vote: Williamson, Union Candidate
ected Bell 800 Votes, Of which 175 we're at Bolton
Mel eDDan, AZ2 rFavis 343 OF which 202 were cast
Aust n Bssirop about one-,hid vote; Fayette, abou
third BuInet, Union candidate elected; Gillespie u
, | vote.
The secessiopiss have received about third Of tn
of these They represent about OJO votes
An eectin held in Travis ouaty on the l4th inst
to I'll the vacancy occasoned by tho rcsgnaton or w
Hon. X. J. turner member q the Legislature, and "
learn that II resnted in Of The Hon. John Hancoc
(unlied south. action) James r. Mckinney, Esq
immediate sec.esion) ny about 225 majority. The CIT
| al Am in
sured fair showing of tho sentiment at the capita
! Of Texas.
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THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE.

C1ncAGo, Feb. 2, 1851
The Illinois Senate Committee Federal Relations yes.
tcrday reported that with the earnest desire for the
turn q harmony among al sister Sates and out OF
respect 10 the Commonwealth Of Virginia. tho Governor
10 requested appoint five Commissioners to attend the
Convention al Washington the 9TH instant The sccond
rsclu,on soys that tic appointment OF Commissioners
by the State Of Illinois, in response 10 the invitation or
the state Of Virginia. Is not expression orinion on
The pu Of this state that any amendment TO the federal
eorstailon requisite to the people Of the slave.
hodog states adequate guarantees for security of their
rights approval Of tho basis of settlement &C our
difficulties proposed by the State OF Virginia. but "a an
expression Of willingness unto with The State Of
Virginia effort 10 adjust tho present unhappy
controversy In the spirit in which the constitution was
originally formed, and consistent with It's principles.
Tho third resolves that tho appropriate and consttu
tiona method OF considering and acting upon the grov
complained OF by sister States would be b. tho
call of Convention for tho amendment Of the consltu.
,ion, in the contemplated BY hc Gfth article OK
that instrument.
The resolutions adopted by vote OF IL to 10
.trict party vote
custavus koerner has declined the appointment of
Commissioner, and Judge Palmer has been appointed in
his stead.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
oUR CHARLESTON CORRESPONDENCE.

CHARLESTON Jan. %, 1851.
Rifle Shooting Asong DE 7oops-The Ladies Aasng Bed
iSocks DC for tsc TrcoPs-A Neto Fort al Saliran's
Hand, dc.
A few iteuls Of news TO what has occurred to me
here The rakest the descendants OF the
New England States What meal is that the sons Of
mon from the States OF Maine, Massachusetts,, Rhode
Ipd and Connecticut who have welded Carolina ladies'
burn with feryor in the cause Of Southern rights
To give you an idea OF how country boys practise
with the rife in shooting, inform you that they
hunt for tall, dead pine tree, with woodpecker lark
that is eontirualy hopping around it tapping the tree
for then they with certain aim, put ball in the
eye OF The wOoipccs,r. Another mark Is to cut a
piece of white paper in the shape of a fish tail,
and place bullet at the spot. All Of our fire
companies formed into rifle companies. From
the citizens have been formed the Sumter,
Brooks, Calhoun, Richardson Hibernian and Home
Guards, entirely new, With full ranks. Old past
duty e keen i9g light The ladies' are busy IN making
bed sacks flannel oyershrts and helping ia ali
10 aid the ard comfort or the troops mus, not
omit that The oadci Cadets-thuse who peppered the
Star Of The Wc,tare youthful but in the field as also
abe Zoaayc3, who have jest heen relieved ftom three
weeks CT active N Nor Island We have about
rnc day caeh week iat weather tho rest Of the time
has been rainy cloudy iogEy vi Gamewe Is pro!rcss-
sng with the Gre telegraph wire. II Is amusing 10 listen
70 the REMARKS = the snoU3aR race about it, They
that that 0yery private I .u the family will lie rnng
Forty ok sa;eu bns1g viii he used FOR The telegraph
We are stu ltte behind tho timcs IA regard 10 i'm.
provcmeuts as tho .noybsll or ebony mighty
FLOW to give I'd fashiGncl WAYS. but thrv are
rs last a. eating ard fun a. ever. They have
tenpei ancu societies among them. aud tho WV
they detect il q The mcnb-s hps been imbibny is
60 TED MIN 70 blow hs breath n your face aud then IL
40 Whisky odDt comes i IS al right.
Ihc Other evening party were going u church meet
is9 Younger oarkie was u ne rear being told %
fakaF IL oih'rs lnqu cd u every hook full in this
crowd, meaning y he cplid be rplreI a ady arm.
tcrne lines wrtcu OF TIC erection oil tho Transparency
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mmand their respect and admiration N much :. Al.
esen Union commanded that OF Texas when aha ..s|
admission into the Union ah ugh having had no voo r,
framing the constitution southern confederacv wtth
the federal constitution slightly altered 70 suit an entire
s:vehoding community will be an Invitation 70 southern
States yet N ~ 10 leave and seek for peace and
security and liberty wtnn epion having no enemies
no rTepressible confct-and being confed~- -
saveholdmg States under the CONSTITUTE" ~ "
holding sires ! now ask that vote NAV be tsren
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THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.

B,tsTUN, Feb. 2, 1867.
The House went into secret session to-day, to consider
the bill approprlatng hundred thousand dollars to tho
Emergency Fund II is supposed that an important
municat.on hos been received the bill passed undc
cngnnr sion 81 The rnlee
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the delay which has been occasioned recommend a
omp reones 70 calls for Of the people =
hacssa ,, meetings in several counties Of the state
JNO BROOKE,
President Of the Senate,
K g. KILBOURN
Speaker Of the House Of Delegates
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THE ILLINOIS COMMISSIONERS TO WASH
INGTON.

cHcigo H., Feb, ., 1901
In accordance With resolutions OF the legislature
passed yesterday Gov Yates appointed the following Com
missoncrs 10 waahington:stp hon T. logan. Gustayus
A. Koerner, TX Gov. Weed H. e Cook Thomas ] Turner
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MISSOURI.

THE LATE CALL TO ARMS IN MASSACHUSETTS.
The following pertinent remarks from the st. Louis
Herald justly ebukc the hot haste OF the legislature OF
Mas achusetts and other states who oiciousy prof
erpg and the federal government, and de-
ing all IN their power to hasten a civil war
The indecent haste with which sundry free State Legis
aturos have voted arms and money support the
government they call has found Of course copy
st in Massachusetts, That State through its abolition
Governor also promises TO support IL with its whole ply
steal and financial power. IL s something for Massa-
chusetts to that attitude she has generally op
posed the government both in peace and She pass
cd resolution in her Legislature declaring unbecom
ing al and religious people to rejoice the vcto
ries obtained against our enemies" The resolution Was
aimed against the government and rcocngs
victories against the British Nov however, Mas
sachusctts rushcs 10 with hot hast Bat nov the
enemy' is their countrymen. Does iast a'ke the
difference? Is Massachusetts, that kind OF state ard Peo
pie that viii oppose and resist 70 loud threats OF
disunon, against foreign foe and yet spring with
alaorty against their fellow countrymen2 Would
they mourn at victories tho EDgsh and rejoice at
victories Americana?
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Death or Ex-Govornor Harris.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Feb. = 1901
t-Geycrnor Elisha IiaPrla died last night, at lie real
dcase ID s54.h Coventry
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Custom HOUSE CLEARANCE.

The follow isp , copy OF shiy clearance .rosa he
port of Cla4'.st rsler the new order;--
u.a- .lCr THE Porr or CHARLESTON,
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CHANGE OF THE NAME OF A POST OFFICE.
The Postmaster General has changed the Of tho
Post Office speonk, Now York; to Westhampton. Tho
change 10 take effect Immediately.
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No persen shall he taken the Treasurer surety
any bdn under the ordinances Concerning licenses Tor
carts drays wagons and other carriages unless lac or
she u Freebooter slave ownerSection p ordinance
ratified lee 20 1855.
Every person applying for license mus' be accompanied
by a surety A. CAMPBELL, cay Treasurer.
OFFICE Cry TREASURY CnARiEsroS Doc % 1860
Section l. BE IL enacted ny the senate aud ouao OF
Rep esentatv,s sitting il General Assembly,
ana hy The authority the same that for he
the hereina'e' mentioned shall b. raised
and paid into the public treasury this Tor the
and sel ihereuihat 10 say ad vaoIe every
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~ OF the Comptroller General and the various sub
requiring the raising Of supplies, report that, upon
there appears to have been deficiency the supplies
raised for the last hscal year Of 6 and that the Io
lowing salaries, &C., we're unprovided for, "
Commissioner OF State House, s. 500 salary OF Un
missioner TO cooify statute Law and assistants, $685.
interest $50 900 subscription 70 Blue Ridge ha9
Company, SIS ,600$23 1888 making total de.ciency "a
be last fiscal year $l8456 the ordinary wants io o
present AscAl year ::c estimated at about 500 80
$733, 45e To which must be added t0r exLaosulnary
wants vk.--Mtitsry contingencies $Soo WV, OonvVa
ton expenses, $50 eco expenses Of Commissioners W
other slave States 81 800; expenses OF collecting taxes
$60.c00-S327 500 81 8tQD56 Frsm this amount should
be deducted ss follows, vZ:Divd.nds on South Carroll
pu Railroad stock IS roo dividends Oh Charlotte and Go
lumb,a Railroad stock, 81 500 amount 4 bond OF Ia,
Hector of Union district S. 00n-$13 AGO. Total amour
wanted for fiscal year, 81 CAT 496. To meet th
amount thus wanted, II is estimated that the bill here
with repor ted win produce about 81 ,724 600
The committee go TO state that 'imporant acquis
tions Of and munitions having into posses
sion of the state render the exl endture Of but com
parativey small part Of the provision necessary Az
is also uncertain whether much OF the military contI
geDcy viii be required, the committee propose to raise
large amount OF the money by BOMBS 50 az not 70 bu
then the people any than is necessary with drct
taxation. The report closes with the remark that t
wabts calls for This discrepancy arts . from the la
that many a h subjects Of taxati being new, no ira
data for what amounts will be reazef 10 the be'
Of their ab,lty The have estimated What vi
be derived, and prefer exceeding rather than falling
| low the wants oI the state"
With the report is a b,il, the provisions of which :
| tabular form.
CHARLESTON CITY TAXES.
By the fol owing advertisement, from the Char.est.
Courier readers may soc one OF the sources OF IL
city revenue Charleston. Compa atively th1 rates
licenses are rather higher than uhso in New York -
LICENSES CARTS. DRAWS, &c-Li .elses for cart
| draws, carriages, omnihusses Ac., will be issued ro
thss tfce whole month of January, 10 ,o1tinue
| force Tor year from the LIST Of January -