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The other day, in Memphis, country negro
entered town With four dozen chickens, but before
going far Was aecosted by city darkey, who
called for the fowls, saying he had been sent for
them. The counhyman objected, but Was ailenced
by q threat to call the police. This menace proved
too much for the sophiaticated negro who sur
rendered his property, and the astute city mig got
of clear with his cack1ing prizes.
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No7RL STYLE OF sKIFMa.-A Glasgow paper
says; '0n Wednesday thousands enjoyed the
Loeb Burnie. Among those on the ice Young m
lady skater attracted great attention. She had
with her q large Newfoundland dog, aud attached
20 the collar round the animals neck vas q pair of
reins; these she held in her hands, and the dog d.
skipped along in very swift and graceful style.
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so CONsIGfEEH !; BY THE MERCHANTS!
Line steamHhip Lulu from Baltimore, notified that
she is discharing cargo at BBowN Co.'s South Wharf
Goods uncaed far at sulsat viii be stored atowners
risk and expense q. STREET BROTHERS & Co,
February Is - II Coudgnses.
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@WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
e N. WHITING, Esq., as 6 candidate for Sheriff Of
Charleston tJudcial District at the next election.
September 10
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It is stated that Sir MOSES MoNTarloBE has de-
,termined to erect another hospice at Jerusalem
for the residence Of several poor Iaraelitsh fami-
lies. This building will be on larger scale, and
is to be near thas which was erected in the year
1859, ss'1i.sss. s.,
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The late Council Of Baltimore has produced "a
wonderful effect not only in Rome,. but also in
France and Ireland. The other evening his emf
nence Cardinal BarnaDo said to me .afhe Catho-.
lie Church has grand arena in the United States
Of America; it is: very. consoiing, :. he added.
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.EDonnesttc Markets.

NEW Yonx, February 12-Stock market active.
Fiye.twentiea, coupons 62, 1Os. Money 8 per cent.
Gold 1861. Exchange; go days, 10ss; sight 1891.
Flour dull and declining. State 50 1Oa11 80; Ohio
$l1a1s 25 Wheat dull, in buyers favor. Corn
dun and cent lower. Csts dull and dropping.
Pork dull and declining. New Mess $40 75a20 o02.
Lard dull; bbls. 1la13. Whiakey active; in bond
a2as8. Peas quiet. Cotton quiet and steady at s3
cents for Middhng Uplauds. Freights steady.
Frghts on Cotton per steamer Of q cent.
[EvENMG DISPATCH
Money closed very easy, with an abundant sup
ply and light demand. Call loans range from
a8, and prime discounts from 7a73. There was
more eetivity in Gold this afternoon, and the ad-
vance was 1871. Foreign Exchange VAS weaker
under prospect Of q shipment Of bonds. Bank
er's Bills 10aaa1e86. stocks-No change; Govern
ments stronger during the afternoon, and main
tanned the improvement at the close. The
speculative feeling at the Mining Board increased;
business large, with general improvement In
prices. Cotton active and frmer; sales 22OO
bales MiddiRg Uplands SIS. Flour active, at de-
cline OF 5a10c. Corn declined 1a2c; quoted at III
a11S9 Provisions dull and declining. Whiskey
firm. Groceries quiet. Turpentine 67a67a.
Freights quiet and firm. Cotton, per sail to
Liverpool, aea
BALTIMORE, February 12.-Flour quiet and
steady. Wheat scarce, inactive and nominal.
White Corn 81 05a1 0s; Prime Yellow steady at 96a
97c Oats SIC. Whiskey 50 2Oa2 25 Coffee firm;
Rio ,1S3a182 gold, in bond, for prime cargoes.
Sugar steady and inactive at 1otal0ac. for fair to
good refining. Clover seed dull at SO 50as rs. New
Fla1seed So rs.
CINCINNATI, February 12.-Flour unchanged.
Wheat frm. Corn dull and lower. Oats dull and
nominal. Rye firm. Whiskey Is, with small de-
mand. Provisions dull, and holders more an1ious
TO realize. Lard 12a123. Groceries steady.
LouBynlE, February 12.-sales IS hhds OF To
bacco, at prices ranging from 81 25@l7 70. Market
active. Super Flour SO. Prime Wheat 81 85
Corn, shelled, in bulk, 6s@7O Oats 6s@64. Mess
Pork 81. Bulk Shoulders, packed, 81; Bacol
Shoulders, packed, 1o@1oa; Bacon Clear Sides L
@1sa; Bacon Hams l5@16. Lard, tcs.: 128. Whis
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SPECIAL N Office

'ss:as FINAL NOTICE. III PERSONS sHky:
ING claims against the Eatats of the late Miss MARY
ooBtA VIII hand them in duly ateated and all indebted
to the same win make payment to Meaars. BOWERS q
aGoX on or before fhe twenty eighth instant as the
Estate WIN be then finally setted - -: -:
8, .ss?f. f.l:s - AMI g. .LATAR,
February 13 sss5ss:t .w3 Adninist1a::--iI.
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# ALL PERSONS HAVING
claims against the Estate Of ALFRED WISE Painter de-
ceased viii present them properly attested; and an in
debted Will come forward and settle with me. before the
oath of March, 1857. GEO. STRONG,
February EhwaH Administrator
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ABANDONED M1NEs.-During the past year Corn
wall, England, suffered severely y the suspension
and entire abandonment Of 1rrge number Of
mines. In the extreme western district alone the
following we're among the misfort;ines which oc-
fsOOO; st. Just United, worked under the Limited
Liability Act, was suspended after an outlay Of
about a:s5, ,000 Wheal Reath, on which above ESQ.,
600 was expended, YVES entirely abandoned, as was
also TreloWeth, after an outlay Of nearly 100000.
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sFNoTIcE OF EXRoUTRK.--ALL PARTIES
having demands against the Estate Of the late Dr. D. D.
GRAVES win present them, properly atested; and those
indebted will make payment to ]. B. LANCE, South
Carolins Railroad Office. John street.
P. A. LANCE Qualified E1ecutri1.
January 80 VS.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
1ur Cable Dispatches


BERLIN, February 12.-The Conference Of the
South German States have adopted an army sys-
tenn similar to that of Prussia.
F1onENoE, February 12.-The Cabinet Ministry
OF Italy have all resigned.
CossrANTNoPLE, February 12.-In the new
Turkish Ministry, about to be created, ALI V1z1ER
FRUAr will be Foreign Minister.
{ LONDON, February 12-N Noon.-5-2O's IS SIG; at
Paris, bonds s2s; Frankfort 7e3; Consols 81.
The great Reform demonstration yesterday and
last evening passed off enthusiastically and quiet
". From representations made to Government,
serious Fenian riots were feared in Chester, but
the authorities wers watchfnl, and no outbreak oc
CURED.
LONDON, February 1.-THE spprehended riots
at Chester failed The city is quiet.
PARn, February 1.-THE American squadron
viii visit Cherbourg during the Exposition.
MADRID, February 12.-The .Queen.w open the
Cortez on the SOth OF March. There is a rumor of
the proposed imposition Of q forced loan.
Le2es. EsREqsEF s|ss;aoeasals l..'se aea
w W1au1NafoH, February 12.-In the Senate, Bill
retiring the Compound Interest Notes, was re-
farred to the Judiciary Committee.
The Commerce Committee reported favorsbly
upon "a Bill am6hding Bill, afording safety b
passengers on boats propelled by steam.
I.s Mr.. MuaR11L introduced Bill, regulating the
distribution Of the Freedmen's Bureau fund.
The Judiciary Committee were directed to report
upon the expedency Of . Constitutional Amend
ant s$nvfandi,o. fha{ Presidential term to aix
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ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE DAILY NEws.l
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TIE Pope AND THE COUNCIL OF BALrMoaE.-The
Catholic Mirror contains letter from the Right
Rev. Dr. LAmY, bearer of the dispatches Of the
Council of Baltimore to the Pope. It Is dated
Home, January 10Th. Dr. LAMY writes as fol-
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@ TIE. HEALING POOL AND HOUSE OF
ASSOCIATION REPORTS, for
Young Men,, on the CRIME OF SOLITUDE, and the
ERRORS, ABUSES and DISEASES which destroy the
manly powers, and create impediments to MARRIAGE,
With sure means OF rslef Sent IN sealed letter en-
.velopes, free Of chargo Address Dr. u. sK1ILN
HoUaHTON, Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
Jannarv 1s :.t.. = 49, - = 3no
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ar NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTH CARROLL

asF NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTH CARROLL
ma, IN CHARLEsTON.-Books Of Subscription to the
Capital Stock of this Bank amounting to 100000 divd
ed into 5000 Shares Of sloO each with privilege of in
crease to an amount not exceeding s1,oo0o0o, viii be
opened at the Book Store Of Mr. s. q. CouRTENAy, No.
Broad street, on Monday, the 11th inatant, from 10
O'Clock A. NJ to O'Clock z. H. and continue open every
day. during the same hours until Saturday, the 18th inst
Inclusive unless the requisite amount Of Stock be sooner
subscribed Five s6 Dollars per Share viii be required
at the time of subscription and the remainder In such
insanents as may be called for by the Board Of Drec-
tors.
WILLIAM B. HERIOT,
s.== E:H. KEGLER, c,,,;o,,
WT1LiAM'e: TH1LDEN, commissioners
NJ. D STROBM,
February
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@ ARTIFICIAL EYEs.-ARTIFIc1AL HU-
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its original color and youthful beauty; apars life and
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York. SARAH A. CHEVALIER, M. D.
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aBAWAY WITH sPEcrAoLEs.-oLD EYES
made new. without spectacles, Doctor or Medicine.
Pamphlet mailed free receipt of ten cents Address
E. B. FOOIE. NJ. D., No. 1880 Broadway New York.
November
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General s1oKIEs has declined the position Of Col
lector at New York
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peat my expression of belief that We can, before
this session closes, come to such conclusion as
will compel the President of the United States to
sustain us in our action, Or as will justify us in
adopting another course If he refuse. I have no
negotiations with the President, nor do know bis
opinion; and in the vote which shall give on this
question, neither the gentleman from Pennsylva-
MIA nor any other mar, has right tc assume that
accept the Presidents policy in TIE slightest de-
gree. hope for change Of his position, and
think that is not impossible and is worth trying
for.
At the suggestion Of MIR. schenck, Mr. Stevens
the word army" in the bill, as there was only one
United States army.
The House proceeded to vote by tellers on second
inc the prev, ;ous question-the Democrats voting
solidly against it with o sufficient support from
the Republican ranks to make the negative vote 98
against the affirmative vote OF 81. The result
seemed TO give more than the usual satisfaction to
the winning side,
The effect Of the vote VAS simply to leave fhe
bill open TO discussion,
In the same debate the following important tif
true) revelations were made as to the views OF
leading military officers:
Mr. Farnsworth followed on the Same side, re-
ferring to what MIR. LIE Blond had said about this
bill being the death-knel Of civil liberty. BE said
that if civil liberty meant the right to slaughter
that that h this was its death-ine. The Bill was framed
for the purpose Of protecting all the people in the
states and the necessity For it Waa
found in the fact that there was ct present 20 pro
! lection in those djsorgani-ed States afforded by
the Courts and civil tribunals. The power Of the
| Courts and oil such Governments as they had set
| there was in the hands of disloyd and unrepent-
ant rebels, who still held the same views, the same
hatred of loyal men and Of the institutions OF the
Government as they had during the war. The bill
was in accordance with the views Of Generals o
the ermy who had experience in the scuth-Scho-
field, Thomas, Bsird. Wood and sioklesnand ne he
of the distinguished commander of the army. II
reply to MI. Shellabarger, who said that it was
| very important that that statement should go be-
1 fore the people, Mr.. FarlaYorth repeated it.
Mr.. lie Blond asked him whether he understood
hin, as saying that General Grant approved thii
| measure
MT FarnsWorth had not said so, but had ex
pressed his belief that il was in accordance witt
General Grants views.
Mr.. lie Blond said that he supposed the gentle
man did not claim that he had any persona
I knowledge on this subject.
Mr. Farnsworth said he did not.
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D1sTBEss IN L,oNnoN,-We find In the London
Times the following account OF the suderingso OF
The lahoring people in some Of the Waterside:dis
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sW&ahtnEtan NeMss.:

bkAAAAS98
.W1aaNaFox, o February f2-The Supreme; Court
OF the District Of Columbia in its decision IN the
MAa1upsR case, states that ON his being admitted
to practice in the United States Court he took the
oath Of allegiance, and subsequently, became
Confederate officer. In extenuation Of his break
ing that oath, Mr.. MAaaupER plead that ne be-
lieyed he owed fidelity hrst 10 his native State, ana
next to the Federal Government. This, Judge
OAaTER maintained, was in. itself bar to his ad-
mission, even II the Test Oath did not exist: The
propriety and necessity Of oaths
was held to be undoubted, and the Court did not
are1e their mandatory character. The Supreme
Courts decision was held to be inappicabe in the
present case; and Mr.. .MAaRupEB's application vas
rejected ,. sss9s s.s :ss:.
The Committee to Investigate Custom House
frauds at Boston show doubtful practice, implica-
ting four: Government officers; $500, 600 having
BEEN compromised for $1O Co., Of which only $780,
600 reached the Treasury. The Committee say
and insist that the example thereby exhibited is
dangerous one, and the precedent, if it shall 60
unchecked and unrebuked, viii demoralise, II not
debauch, the whole public service Of the country.
Majors General MowFR, Bureau Commissioners OF
Louisiana, was assigned to duty according to bis
breyet rank. General KDDoo, Bureau Commits
sioner Of Texas, was relieved and ordered to report
to the General Commanding the Department OF
the Lakes. General JET. c. DAVE, Bureau Com
missioner Of Kentucky, has been relieved.
The Republicans are far from hopeful OF getting
FzI4or s Bill through the Senate in time to be-
come q law Of this session. It ia popular with
them, being considered the initatory step they
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GREELEY started the New York Tribune on a
borrowed cspital Of one thousand dollars
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From New York.

New Yo.K, February las. B. CMrTEsDks d
Co.'s establishment, corner Broadway and Leon
ard street, mas burned. Loss one million dol
lars. The building erected for the Society Library
Association, was totally burned. Loss $3.50, 600.
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Marin q Tnfell1gent

NEW YoKk, February 12.--The brig Z: y. Ro'0-
land, nom Savannah, was burned at sea; crew
saved. -. z5 81:
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The Judiciary COMMITTEES still continues TO
shake it's cory locks, and advance vague accuse
tions in the matter ofimpeachment. The only two
Witnesses that have been summoned by subpoena
to testify before it is that precious scamp and
popular Northern detestation, E1-detective LAFA-
YErTE G. BAKER, formerly the head and front OF
Secretary sEANToNs spies For designating the class
Of people which il would be advisable to consign to
Fort Warren and other pleasant Federel retreats
for indiscreet Northerners during the war. The
other is >5ooyuLE, member Of the New Jersey
Legislature, and who stood out so long last faA
when there was tie vote upon electing q substi-
tlte to Senator STOCKTON, just then deposed from
the Senate by the Radicals. SoovnLE, for that
act Of neutral devotion, expected to get Govern
ment Office, failed and is here to depoae against
the President in the matter Of preparing articles
Of impeachment. BAKER, it will be remembered,
was apprehended last summer by the President
engaged in 'shadowing" the White House with his
detective force, and even secretly scanning mr.
JoHNsoNs own movements, whenever occasion OF
fered. It was under this embarrassing discovery
that Secretary STANTON was obliged to disband the
defective force and dispense with even so valuable
an auxiliary as BAKER. The latter now turns up
to aid in the conviction of the Executive. Singu-
lar condolences these, very VlDEX.
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Mexican News.

4sH saToN, February l2-Ihe Mexican Minis
tar discredite the reported defeat and capture OF
President 6AREs. ..zss5.Sif.
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APPROACHING D1sso1uuos-rm AaosHs OF AN AZ
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The Latest News
by TELEGRAPTI.
BY THE CABLE.
Advtces to the 24th of April.

BERLIN, April 23.-The Off cial Presse
to-day editOrially says: Regarding the
proposition submitted by the great
powers, the Government did not find it
necessary to appeal to the powers for
the protection of her rights, and she
will not leave Luxembourg.
FRANKFORT, April 23.-Last evening
bonds of'62 closed at 70.
ANTWERP, April 23.-Petroleum de-
clined TO As francs.
BERLIN, April 24.-It Is reported that
the great powers of Europe have re-
newed their appeal to Prussia, in hope
of avoiding war, which now seems inn
minent.
LONDON, April ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
9O94; 5.2Os IS; Illinois Central 70; Erie
S615.
LATER,-The stock market is fiat.
Consols 800; Erie shares S6H; Illinois
Central 70; U. S. bonds 677S.
FRANKFORT, April 24-Noon.-U. S.
5 20 bonds 20.
PARIS, April 24--2 p. M.-Bourse
heavy, and rentes still falling.
LIVERPOOL, April 24-NOon-COtton
tends downwards; sales 5000 bales mid
ding uplands lO11d; rOleans lid; mar
ket nominal. Breadstuffs-Sales red
wheat at lSs Cd, and white California
las Sd. Corn 4Ss Cd. Oats IS I'd. Bar
ley As Cd. Peas ASS. Provisions-Pork
us Cd. Beef l25s. Bacon 39s. Lard
sos Cd. Cheese Cos. Produce Spirits
Petroleum Is; refined do Is I'D. Pot
ashes Sis. Spirits turpentine 36s Cd,
Rosin-sales common IS. Tnllow As
I'd. Cloverseed SIS.
LIVERPOOL, April 24--2 P. Moot
ton is still heavy and declining; mid
ding uplands, lON@lO9Sd; Orleans
lO5sd.
LONDON, April -Noon.-Linseed
oil, 232, los; Sperm oil, 1919
Whale oil, at IS; Liuseed, cake,
&c, los.
LONDON, April 24-2 P. M.-The Su.
gar market is without quotable change
ANTWERP, April 24-Noon.-Petrole,
UNI, As.
LONDON, April acknowledgement
9O2. U. S. 5-2Os 674; Illinois Central
7215; Erie 361z.
LIVERPOOL, April 24-Evening.-Cot-
ton sales reached 1900 bales; market
weak; uplands 1OA@1Ohd; Orleans
1O74. Breadstuhs little change. Cali
fornia wheat las Cd. Corn 43s Cd. Pro-
visions unchanged, except lard, de-
clined Sd and quoted at sos Sd. Produce
unchanged.
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south American News.

NEW YoEK, April 24.-Venezuela
papers state that Congress opened on
The 10th OF March. The subject OF
American claims against Venezuela il
was expected would be discussed and
an amicable arrangement agreed upon,
General Blanco, the President of the
senate, in his opinion speech said that
the restoration of Columbia to its
former limits by annexation with
Ecuador, was impossible, and that
New Grenada was the natural and un.
failing rival of Venezuela.
Additional details of the late revolu-
ton in Hayti are taken from the ia.
malca papers. a decree was issued by
the revolutionary commander on the
18th of March, banishing Geffrard, his
family, and all his ministers families
and cOntiscating their property, and
authorizing any citizen to punish them
for treason if they return.
Another decree was published on the
18th ult., denouncing all officers who
did not take an active part in the revo
luton.
Salware had been elected President
and it is supposed that he will imine
liately declare war against st. Domin
go, President Cabral being his bitter
enemy.
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Mexican News.

New YORK, April 24.-Mexican papers
say that Macmillan attempted to re-
treat from QneretarO on the Goth OF
March, his general officer accompany
ing him. he was compelled to put
back, however, column of Liberals
under Reva Palicio having occupied
the road. It is reported that the Muir
quis Quiroga and Vidaurri succeeded
in making their escape.
The steamer BlaCkbird which carried
Mr.. Stewards messenger to Juarez, to
intercede for Macmillan, put into
Brazos out of coal, and would have to
land the messenger ut Tampico.
HAVANA, April l5.-Vera Cruz letters
confirm the capture OF Pueblu by The
Liberals by assault, on the I'd inst.
Diaz lost 1000, killed and wounded.
The Imperialists lost about 1000. No
quarter was given. Diaz sent force
against Vera Cruz expecting it would
capitulate. The Impei ialists made an
other sOrtie against Queretaro and were
defeated.
The steamer Columbia, from Havana
the Goth, has arrived.
The line steamers between France
and Mexico are about to be suspended.
AdviceS from Vera Cruz give the re-
port that the Imperialists have retaken
Puebla, but it is diScredited. The Lib
eral accounts, on the contrary, say that
Diaz had defeated an Imperial force at
Venln De COrdOra, between Puebla and
Mexico, which was sent TO aid in the
defence of Puebla.
Vera Cruz letttrs state that Diaz lost
5000 men i'll the assault upon Puebla,
which was taken on the I'd, with an I'm
perial loss of 1000. He had previously
made two demands for the surrender,
which were insultingly rejected. In COM
pliance with his threat that if the de-
mand was not promptly acceded
to, all the officers from Lieutenants
up, were executed. the number
varying, according to different accounts,
from % to 100. Some 40 officers in the
Notifications were allowed to capitu-
late, and their lives were spared. I'M
Inediately upon the capture, Diaz sent
5000 men and battery to attack Vera
Cruz.
The Liberals on the 18th demanded
the surrender of Vera Cruz. A council
of war was held by the Imperial chief,
and it was believed they would capitu-
late.
The reported escape of Macmillan
from Queretaro to the city of Mexico is
disCredited.
The Imperialists made another sortie
from Queretaro and were defeated.