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New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
rxEcrrIoN AT WARWICK couRrHOUsE. VA.

FORTRESS MONROE, Aug. 26.-Yestcrday
morning Major Putnam with 80 Of his company ac-
companicd by the Sheriff OF Warwick County and few
friends went 70 Warwick Cour House. having n charge
Tor the murder OF Mr.. Wooen Of warwick County two
wears ago Warwick COurHouse Is composed OF Conrt-
ouse building ia hotel and about adozen houses stu
ated on ght elevation between the York aud James
Rivers The with grass the fences
arc old ckey and 10 has the general appearance OF
decay observable In most OF tho small Southern towns
The seaOd erected In the yard Of the Court House.
whore about persons most OF whom were cOOred had
assembled TO witness the execution. Ihey maulIcste1
very little excitement At abOnt lls o'clock the
Sheriff conducted tho prisoner 70 the scAlOld Young
was apparently about thtyhye years Of age, i've eet
eight Inches In hight IIe had manifested dogged IN
difference his fate, up To the hour OF MS execution
when his demeanor changed and he seemed 10 fealLo
the awful situation which left him no reason 20 hope Tor
the exercise Of further Executive clcmency on s behalf
on being sked by the sheriff whether he had anything 10
saw he replied no. that he innocent or the murder
that there were four m the plot 70 XII hf NoOtcb
tbree OF whom in the Norfolk jail lie refused
10 disclose tho OF the fourth person Young was then
told 10 prepare for death. He kuCt on the PLATFORM ana
made short but feryent prayer, at the conclusion OF
which he burst tears. Tho rope then adjusted,
and while ths being done he continued 10 protest hs
DnOcence. Al eight minutes before twelve the platform
fel but rope broke and the prisoner Tell 10 he
ground. new rope was Immediately adluhtel, ana NJ
twelve o'clock Harrison Young was launched INTO eteI
ntv The associates ~ Young In the murder nave had
their sentences cOmmuted by Gov. Wells 70 nIteen
wears imprisonment at hard labor.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
LATEST GENERAL NEws-BY TELEGRAPH.

The Schntzen Festival in Baltimore was closed.
Yesterday With grand ball. and display Of Pyroiccbnies
Mr. Leon Blooms store, In Wappakonetta
robbed Of ~ so worth Of dry goods On Thursday
Wm. Keith son Of the Hon. Alfred Keith of
Sheldon.
-. Hamill has deposited $500 as the first Install
match with Walter BTowp HsBry Coulter Water Brswn
1, ipectsd 70 arrive In Pittsburgh to-day
%. Joseph Rnbbith. aged about 81 years, long in
,npy The wsssrn uuioa Telegraph Company st Louisville KY
committed suicide lsst evening by shooting
William II. Ganley, con Of DomiDiek Ganley, a
citizen 81 Troy, ked Yesterday while attempting 10
jump upon psshs train VI ibs R'ps sDd saasa R-rosd Sz
Pssssa s'sT lin
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
FOREIGN NEWS.
GREAT BRITAIN
THE GREAT RAILROAD DlsAsIi ,

THE GREAT RAILROAD pl'' =, = l.;
LONDON. Aug. 2s-EvENING.-lho Co.''i i'.1.
quest upon the remains of the victims .as
terrible railroad calamity at AbeIgeic' ""l.S, "a
commenced in that town to-day. a Wopl"n
Dickens, living near the spot where the u,sussi yo
cnrret and who saw the accident, depoSou @ia, nn
went to assist the persons in the burning
some might have been saved, but for INC ip'' nc
aid was refused. Mr. Littler the Company ason'
discredited the statement of the witness ne
II was impossible for any one TO go near INC
asked the issuance of wrts TO DIlng O"s'iIlO'.o
and Iotbers who were on board 'he Iain -
testify before the jury, which were sl',-'sor
Mr.. Townsend and Mr.. Hone, who were p@.Io"e
on the train testified that at the tune tley 'nous
tho fire broke out in the goods van they were uloa0
20 see ward ahead, and that they LETT tho scene ui
aware that any deaths had occurred lno in4N'''
WAS then adjourned until tomorrow
THE CABMENs' STRIKE -,
An immense meeting of cabmen was held tonight
But few cabs are to be seen in the streets when pre-
sent an unusually solitary appearance Inc nee'.ns ,
resolved to issue protest against the .n1
railway companies and that partial striNo Snoulu
begin at once, which is to become general II 'ne
terms demanded are not granted in week
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
RECONNTRUCTIOM.
souTu CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.


CoIUMBIA, Aug 2S.-A lively debate in the
House today showed considerable political feeling and
degree Of resveness assertions Of authority
by the Governor
GEORGIA LEGISLATURE WHAT THE RENOLU-
TIOEARY FATHERS FOUGHT FOR.
ATLANTA, Aug. 2S.-The Senate to-day con-
nrmed the appointment OF H. T. FarrOn as Attorney
General OF tho State and adjourned on account OF the
death OF Representative Moon In the House the discus
on ON the resolution unseat colOTcd members was
sumed The Chair decided that each colored member
should have hearing by himself or attorney Mr. Bry
ant made twOhOurs speech. He said that IL Christian
was nm nGde who does not the hands OF Providence
IN the affairs OF this nation during the past seven years
that men who pTate Of superiority ana supremacy
show that they afraid that four million negroes VIII
control thirty-sx millions of whites, and that such
sre not fair representatives OF the AngosaIon blood
that they who say our ancestors i0Ssn, 70 make tnls
fought 10 establish en- asylum for tho Op
pressed Of every nation He described the Dec
EratiOn OF independence ms a compact with
the Almighty, and that he who denied that II holds
10 be free and equal nndei that the Decla
ration saws "wc the people which means the negro
well as the white. lie thought II susprising that Irish
ioin the howl Of DOT1 with the negrof H." said
he "the negroes lgble then none OF the laws
acted are legal aud when Gov bIoGn decided That
take o his life the speaker wanted no such Republicans
i'm the party. II the negroes were usrhted they would
appeal from the House 10 the people. hr LneollIs
fight; and lac added We are nearing terrible abyss
Iet the people pause before they take the leap The
House djourned OF the death OF member.
FREE SPEECH IN THE SOUTH.
In the early part of last week Mr.. Arnell,
Member OF Congress from the WIN Dfe OF cnnessee,
perfornedyan OF moral which borders the
sublime He felt that the Republican campaign must he
opened at all halards IN his Dstric the most violent
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
GERMANY,

THE PROTECTION or EMIGRANTs-DEPARIURE
or A COMMISSIONER FOR THE UNITED
STATES.
BERLIN, Aug. 2s-The North German Consui-Gen
eral. Roesing sails for NewYork on the 9th OF Sep
tember fully empowered to negotiate with the
United States for the adoption of measures for the
protection of emig4ants on shipboard.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
TIE NEW. ENGLAND PAIR.

NEw-HAvEN, Aug. 2s.-Col. Needham, the
secretary OF the New England Socety, has determined
to keep open the books for entries until Monday evening
neIt large amount OF stock for exhibition arrived To-
day. The members Of the Faculty Of Yale and all our
leading citizens are taking active interest In preparing
for the Fair Next week Ia 10 be holiday week in our
city, and arrangements being made to stop all the
factories In the State on wednesday Thursday, that
the operatives may have opportunity TO attend tho
ErDoeitiOu.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
THE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS BALL

GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Va
Gx 4-rhe masquerade ball given here last night In
OF the distinguished guests was magnificent and
embraced nearly 600 persons Secretary Browning and
family Gems Lee Beauregard' Anderson ana hcholes
ooxs Hatcher Pchens and etockdae xSecret0ry Of the
Ip,e,tor s,uart Alexander IT, Stevens, Commodore Mau
Nv w w Corcoran, Coils. Fontane, whitcome, Lyons
baldwin, Buford, Hathln, thinner Ahd Others pAruc'
pAt6d.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
PROCLAMATION OF GOV. HAYES OF ONO.
STATE OF OHiu EXECUTIVE DEPT,
COLUMNS, Aug 25, 1868. )

All persons engaged in buying, selling, pas,
turing driving transporting cattle into the state OF
Ohio are hereby notified that In accordance win le
recommendation OF the Executive Committee or the STATE
Board OF Agrcuture William A. Nell Of Madison county,
r. " Reber Of Sandusky county and John Enoch oi 10
gan county, have been appointed commissioners WIN IN
shall violate any OF the provisions OF an act OF the Cen
eral Assembly Of the State OF Oho passed Aprl lb lG
entitled an act to prevent the spreading OF contagious AIS
among horses cattle and stock and to take such
other steps prevent the Introduction or spreading IN
s the Spanish cattle fever in their Judgment
may be deemed Lawful and eIpedent; and all persons
are hereby warned that the Introduction into Ohio OF
Texas other cattle infected with said diseases pro
hibed by law and that all dTOvers dealers, and com
mon carries and Others who Introduce said cattle into
Ohio will prosecuted and punished to the extent OF
tho law.
In witness whereof have set my hand and caused the
great seal Of the state 10 be affixed hereto ths 25th DAY
of August, A. ID. 1863. X. Il. HAYES, GOYernOr.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
THE SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT OF CONNECTICUT

NopwAIK Aug, 2S-Ihe SeVentttnUh OOn-
recticnt Vounteers or the Fairfield County regmenhed
it's anniversary meeting hero to-day The Ss suTHsS @
6aSs and banners. A public dinner was rendered ana
about seven hundred soldiers and their wives parook OF
t aneeches were dvered by Chapains Han ana rum
hul and by DR. A. Hill. The music was iurnlshed Dy
Wheeler a Wilson's brass band and the German singer
I,ih nf NnrNnlk
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
MOVEMENTS OF GEN O. o. HOWARD.

NEw-O ORLEANS, Aug. 2S.-Gen Howard ar
rived here last night To-day, IN company with Gen.
Hatch he visited the Legislature, and was invited to
seat within the bar Of the Senate He departs for Texas
tins
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
BOKIIARA.

4 TREATY OF PEACE-EvACUATlON OF sAMAR-
CASD.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 2.-Ohlcial adyices from
Rokhara state that the Emir has made treaty with
u,o Russian commander accepting tho terms offered
Inv tho Impcrial Government. and that the Russian
troops have evacuated samarcand.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
MEXICAN TERRITORY NOT SOLD.

SAN FRANCrsCo, Aug. H.-Presdent Juarez
writes TO ConsuLG General GOdoy, emphatcay denying
eotiations for the OF the states Of Sonora and
s1aoe or any part thereof TO the United States as
repOTted.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
pACTFIC COURT NEWS SUMMARY.

SAN FRANCIsCo, Aug. 27.--GeOrge Z. i0rham
arrived last ght He met with enthusiastic reeep
tinn from friends Bark General Cobb went ashore at
Rlossom Rock while beating OF the harDor last eve
ming Gov Haght has received from France tne elNc'
medal awarded 20 California at the Paris world EAposF
ton for the display Of cereals
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
IAPAN
TUp CIVIL WAN.

LoNDON, Aug. 9s.-Loter advice have been re-
ceiyed from Japan. The country was sun IN an un'
settled condition. The Mikado had driven the teDeh
TO the North Foreign troops were stu Guaru'ns ho
city Of Yokohama.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
BAVARIA.
TIE NEW ARMY LAW.

MUNICH. / 2. 2S.-Tho new army law Of Bavaria
has been pL TO practical operation. The Land
wehr were out to-day for drill.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
TURKEY.

VISIT OF THE SULTAN TO FARRAGUT'
CoHsrANTISoP1R, Aug 2s.-The Sultan yesterday
visited Admiral Farragut on board the flagship
Franklin. International civities exchanged.
and much good feeling manifested.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
rur pocuEsrER spIRIruALIsrs, coNvENTIoN.

ROCHESTER, Aug. 2S.-The time OF the
sirinai Convention was occupied last evening aud THU
renoon in discussing the resolutions aud the new Con
stitntion They were both adopted by rising vote a
noon 10 day In the evening the spruass held Love
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
FRANCE.


SENTENCE OP ROCHEFUET.
PARIS, Aug. 28-M. Henri Rocheiort. the eGiIOi Oi
la Lapterne. has been condemned to lS months l,i'
prsonmeut in jail and fine of 10000 francs IN 'hs
second action brought against him Tor VIOLATION Oh
of the press law.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
THE CATTLE PLAG UE.

Thanks to the constant efforts OF the heiIth
authorities and 10 the excellent quarantine arrange
ments lately instituted the cattle disease Is rapidly ais
appearing There were eases reported yesterday
at any OF the yards there any arrivals OF aus
eased cattle The animal which was abandoned ON Mcu
nesday on Third-ave, and placed IN quarantine, mas
since died.
Ie ter has been received from Prof. GsmPee, dated
Kansas CITY, Aug. %, stating that the disease d ap
peared there and he about to make medical exam
nation as to s character and the OF the ataCK
The Professor IL appears, now entirely comedies III the
opinion Of the medical authorities OF this CITY, and THINKS
sanitary officer should sanction the sale 0 the meat OF
diseased cattle.
BOATS TO BE STOPPED AT LOUISVILLE.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 2S.-The Texas cattle
plague largely the increase in Illinois and Indiana
Measures are being stop the landing OF boats,
destined this and ports above, that loaded with
cattle from the South.
ACTION OF THE TROY BOARD OF HEALTH.
Troy, Aug. 27.--At a special meeting OF the
Board Of Health last evening, the President Dr Head
authorized TO cooperate with Dr. Jacob Mosher OF
Albany I'm preventing the introduction OF diseased cattle
and meat into the city The wig says We have reason
believe that large portion Of the beef which has oeen
cold and consumed In this city during the past few weeks
has been more or diseased Dr. Head visited Albany
Yesterday aud assisted IN the dissection OF number OF
cattle that had died Of the disease lie SAYS that not less
than cattle suffering Of the pagne IN ADany ana
vicinity. The excitement among the citizens is intense,
and the butchers 10 misead the public In regard TO tine
extent OF the malady have removed the paguesrleke
cattle 20 Obscure yards and pens The most stringent
be taken 10 prevent the sale Oi dsesed
meat In Troy"
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
PRUSSIA.

MOVEMENTS OF KING WILLIAM.
BERLIN. Aug. 2s.-KiDg William has returned nom
his visit TO POtsdam.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
REIGIIhi.

DEATH OF MADAME VICTOR HUGO.
p,,,s.r,o Aro 2s-Tbe wife of Victor Hugo died
in this city day before yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
FREE SPEECH IN THE SOUTH.

In the early part OIL llht week MI. Alhcll,
Member OF Congress from the With District OF
peTfonedyan act OF moral courage which borders on the
sublime lie felt that the Republican campaign must he
opened at all hazRrde In his Dttct, the most violent
ReDel Disrct In Tennessee and The birthplace of the
New-York tribune., 1868-08-29
VOL. XXVIII....No' 1886
WASHINGTON.

nosvcp,vs AND HIS CONFERENCES AT
sAN, Me- sH,T punp sPRINGs-REyENUE AP-
Wni,,r,,,STs- VIII SgsN Ts-GcEAN MAIL sERyIcE-TliE
INDIAN OUTRAGEs-THE SPURIOUS xst1g ~
TUIRTGEs-THE CHARLESTON 'ON'E"'A
TIvKs' APPEAL-GEN. MEADE
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-12-09
FL RST EDITI o N
JOH N S O N 4!
His Last, and Therefore His
Best, Message.
The Marvellous Document
in Full.
Reconstruction PronOuAced a
+ azure, and Its Overthrow
Recommended.
AaOEher TulOgy on ''the Magma
Charta OF American Rights"
Curious and Entertaining
Financial Vagaries.
How Q O Get Rid Of the National
glebt in 16 Years and
b Months.
Our Foreign Relations Gene
rally Satisfactory.
The Paraguayan Difficulty
to be Inquired into
and Justice Done.
Hopes Of q Speedy Settlement of
Our Troubles with Great
Britain,
Our Foreign Relations Gene.
rally Satisfactory.
THE Paraguayan Difficulty
to be Inquired into
and Justice Done.
Hopes Of o Speedy Settlement Of
Our Troubles with Great
Britain.

Etc, Etc. Etc. Etc., Etc, Etc.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-02-15

MORE GoLD IN YoRK!-On Tuesday
last, there was exhibited to us twenty
two pennyweights of gold, represent
ed to have been taken from ten
bushels of ore, by means of "drag
mill'' of the rudest description. The
samples shown us are from the
"Boleyn mine," situated on Crow
der's Creek, in the vicinity of Kings
Mountain, and are said to be worth
ninety-tive cents q pennyweight.
YorhoiAe Enquirer.
STILL ANOTHER. regret to
learn that our esteemed fellow-citi-
zen, Mr.. r. B. Cain, has been the
victim of most diabolical outrage,
in having his barn destroyed by some
incendiary wretch. The barn con-
tanned some 800 bushels of corn.
.Sumter NecS.
LENT. Wednesday, the be-
ginning of Lent. falls this year upon
the Goth instant. Lent contains
forty days. exclusive of Sunday,
and ends on Palm Sunday, the 18th
OF April.
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COLUMBIA MARKET.

Report for Week ending Friday, February IA
PHHNIx OFFICE, COLUMBIA, s. c., FEB. 10.
There has been fair business done in
cotton duiing tho past week; the demand
has been spirited, and all that was cffured
has been readily taken by buyers at very
full prices. We now quote middling 1Sc.
The sales of the week foot up O13 bales,
as follows: ~ at 10; 70 at 154; 90 at 15l; 50
at 16; 80 at 16l; 73 at 1GA; 20 at 16s; LOG at
II; "a at III; 100 at 17l; 73 at III; 43 at 17.;
45 at 17s; 1872 at 18; 90 at 1st; s5 at 1Sl.
There has been no material change in
other articles of country produce. Corn
and peas arc in good demand, and somc-
thing higher. All articles for consumption
meet with ready sale, at full prices.
The following buying rates of South Ca
rolina Bank Notes, is prepared by Gregg,
Palmer Co., Brokers:
Bank of Camden - 1O 10
Bank OF Charl Ston. ........ 3
Bank OF Chester. .................. 80. 5
Bank of Georgetown. 10
Bank of Newberry. ry......... 25
Bank of South Carolina. a.. 8
Bank of State of South Carolina, Told Y
Bank of State of South Carolina, [new, I. 1
Bank of Hamburg 6
Com:mG-cia. Bank.
Exchange Bank. nk..... 9
Ilanters Bank. Observation-Disclosures. I
Farmers and Exchange .Bank. ......
State Bank
Union Bank 65
South Western Railroad Bank, [old, 20
Peoples .......... ............;I ;I5
Planters aud Mechanics. .16
Merchants r
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State South Carolina -Richland Dist

BY Jacob Bel, Ordinary Of said District
XMTHEREAS Elias Gradick hath ap-
w piled to me for letters OF admi-
nistration, on all and singular the goods,
chattcls, rights and credits of William H.
Smith, late of the District aforesaid, de-
ceased,
These are therefore, to cite and admo-
nish all and singular tho kindred and Gre.
ditors of the said deceased, to be and
appear before me, at our next Ordinary's
Court for the said District, to be holden at
Columbia, on Friday, the twcnty-eighth
of February inst, at ten o'clock A. NJ, to
show cause, if any, why the said admins
tration should not be granted.
Given under my hand, and Seal of the
Court, this fourteenth day of February,
in tie year of our Lord ono thousand
eight hundred and sixty-eight, and in
the ninety-second year of American In
dependence. JACOB BELL,
Feb 10 s2* Ordinary Richland District
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The Reconstruction Convention.
23D, oath AND 25TH DAYS.


CHARLESTON, S. O., February 49,
The past three days have been occu-
pied in discussing the Constitution
and Bill of Rights. The following
resolutions were introduced:
B. o. Duncan-That the Legisla-
ture shall levy no poll tax, except for
educational purposes. Referred to
the Committee on the Bill of Rights.
That the Legislature shall enact
such laws as may be necessary to
prevent the bearing of deadly wea-
pons.
That no lottery or lottery office
shall be authorized in the State. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Miscella-
neous Affairs.
D. H. Chamberlin-That this Con-
vention request Maj. Gen. E. r. s.
Candy to abolish at once all the Dis
trict Courts in South Carolina, dis
miss the judges, and declare vacant
all the offices connected Herewith.
B. +. Whittemore--Resolution
concerning the manner of making
amendments to the Constitution. Re-
ferred.
- Hayne, of Marion-That the
Convention petition Congress to re-
move disability from those now dis
franchised who wish to be restored to
their suflrages. Referred.
II. H. Cain-That the Committee
report tomorrow the preamble and
resolutions concerning loan of
$l,000,000 from Congress for the
purpose of purchasing lands when
forced on the market in this State.
Adopted.
DIR. Newell presented petition
from few citizens of Anderson Dis
trict, praying that portion of the
same be transferred to the District of
Pickens. Referred.
&. g. Bowen-That Gen. Candy be
requested to enforce the ordinance
invalidating all contracts based on
slaves, from the date of its adoption.
Adopted.
The preamble and resolutions-43
of the Bill of Rights were read
third time and adopted, without ma
terial change from the Conmittees :
report. The first ten sections of the
Constitution were also passed.
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At the annual Grand Convocation of
thejM. e. Grand Royal Arch Chapter
of South Curolina, holden at Green
Vile Court House, Wednesday, F eb-
ruary 10, 1868, the following Com
renion= wwo..o elected grand officers
for the ensuing Masonic year:
Companion r. S. Bruins, of Char
lesion, M. E. Grand High Priest;
Companion B. Rash Campbell, of
Laurens @. H., NJ. E. Deputy Grand
High Pric Companion Montgo-
merry Moses, of Snmter. r. e. Grand
King; Companion @. NJ Miller, of
Laurens @. H., r. e. Grand Scribe;
Companion Rev. Samuel Leard, of
Chester G. H., Most Rev. Grand
Chaplain; Companion G. f. Jackson,
of Columbia, r. E. Grand Treasurer;
Companion Ebenezer Thayer, of
Charleston, r. e. Grand Secretary;
Companion w. H. d. Gaillard, of
Pendleton G. H., E. and Grand Cap
tain of the Host; Companion Daniel
W. Haines, of Florence, E. and
Grand Royal Arch Captain; Compa-
nion l.. +. Myers, of Charleston,
Grand Sentinel; Companion Montgo-
gomery Moses, of Sumter, Chairman
of Committee on Foreign Cores
pondence.
The next annual Grand Convoca-
tion of the M. L. Grand Royal Arch
Chapter of South Carolina will he
holden, Dec Volente, at Charleston,
on Tuesday, the 9th of February,
1869, or 2399-being the first Tues
day after the second Monday in Feh-
ruary of that year.
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State South Carolina -Richland list.

by Jacob Bel, Ordinary Of said District.
WTHEREAS- David Gradick hath ap-
w piled to mo for letters of admins
tration, on all and singular the goods,
c!;a.tc.s, rights and credits OF Christcna
Gradick, late Of the District aforesaid, de-
ceased,
These are, therefore, to cite and admo-
mis- all and singular the kindred and credit
ors of the said deceased, 10 be and
appear before me, at our next Ordinary's
Court for the said District, to be holden at
Columbia, on Friday, tho twenty-eighth of
February inst, at ten O'Clock A. NJ, to
show cause, if any, why the said admins
tration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal of the
Court. this fourteenth day OF February,
in the year of our Lord one Thousand
eight hundred and sixty eight, and in tho
ninety second year of American Inde-
pcndcnce. JACOB BELL.
Feb 10 s2* Ordinary Richland District
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PERsoSAL.-A handsome and we'll
deserved compliment was justly paid
to President VIM. j. Mugrath, by
the stockholders of the South Caro-
lima Railroad Company, at the re-
cent annual election. Of the 5000
votes cast, which figures were seve-
raj thousand in excess of any previous
election for many years past, and
which may be attributed to the very
active canvass for Directors, Mr..
Magrath received within 800 of the
entire vost cast-an evidence of the
appreciation of his administration of
the affairs of the Company.
charleston Courier.