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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-01-15
auftion Sales.

UNITED STATES MARsHAL's SALE.
SOUTH CAROLINA pisTRICT-M ADMIRALTY.
". c.. IIlton ct dl Us. the Charleston Dredg-
ing and Wharf Building Company.
w. Y. LEITCH & r.. s. BRUNS,
Auctioneers.
By virtue of an Order of Sale to me directed nom
the Honorable George s. Bryan, Judge Of the Dis
tict Court Of South Carolina in Admiralty for the
District aforesaid, In the aooVo case will sell, at
public auction at the old Exchange, east end Of
B-oad.street In the pori of Charleston, THIS
Ore Of HOsGOOD's PATENT MID MACHINES.
with two t2) FLATS, now lying at Central Wharyes.
Both Machine and Flats are nearly new, shenthed
with heavy zinc In good or1er and ready for work.
The Machine can dig one thousand Q000) tons OF
mud per day, and the Flats each capable Of hold
ing thirty t30) tons Of mud.
The STEAM TUG RELIEF, built in Philadelphia
In 1862. Length sixty-siI 1867 feet dx 10y inches,
depth seven (7) feet, breaGth Of beam sixteen Q6)
feet coppered to 6) dx feet. Hull and machinery IN
good order.
ANEW STEAM PHE-DRIVER; length forty-eieht
Blk 10y trches, two t2 high Pressure Engines, ok (s
inches Cylinders, twelve 12 inch stroke length OF
Derrick fotyeight (48) fee:, space for logs fifteen
(l6) inches Hammer, weight two thousand (2000
pounds; fiat bottom, sheathed with heavy zine
propelled by her own power; speed four ~ miles
per hour.
Terms-Hslf cash; balance in approved indorsed
notes at ninety days and four months, secured by
mortgages Of property; purchaser to pay for stamps
and papers. j. P. N. EPPING,
United States Marshal, south Carolina District.
January 10 sw4
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-01-15
RODUNDA ISLAND GUANO.

A Pure, Unmi1ed, Natural Guano, as
Fine as Flour (although not Gzound),
Just In the Condition In which It fs
Imported from tIie Island.
The New York herald., 1868-01-31
AN U s E NJ z N rs.

PiKE's 0rHsA HoussDonizettl's favoriss old opera,
"Lucrezia Borgia" produced last evening In this
splendid building with considerable success and notwith-
standing the unavoabe aspect OF the weather the house
vas comfortably Tiled with apprecianve audience.
Few operas OF the eminent composer retained such
firm hold tho public as "Lucrezia,n few from
which SO many standing and ortropeated gems have
been culed, and few have ,boen instrumental in
giving 10 the world many great ar,istes
for, perhaps the greatest OF all dates her fame
from her successful debut that role The cast last
evening highly satisfactory. Nine De La Grange
was very cordially greeted and deservedy So for her
mpersonation OF Lucrezia not only equal to her
reputation, but may be classed as perhaps OF tho
most brilliant OF her performances during the present
season. she was ably assisted by Miss Adelaide Phillips
Mafio OrsinL Signor Massmiliani appeared as Gen.
naro Signor Susini as Duke Aphonso, and Signor Co
letti Gubetto Tho other characters we'll aus
tained. "Rigoletto' is announced for this evening
STEIswAy HAIL-DASEL George 3. Brstow's mag
niacent oratoro. "Daniel" given for the second
time at Steinway Hall last night A second hearing Of
this work confirmed nrst Impressions Of IL It is
indeed, the work Of thorough musician. gifted with
genius Outside the beaten track OF oratorio "Danie'
will be acceptable to modern than many OF
It's predecessors There Is not solo, duet chorus In
the entire oratoro but bears the stamp Of
originality and dramatic talent. II may be called
noy opera and the variety OF ideas In II to be
Interesting from beginning 70 end As the handiwork
OF an American composer s'Danel reflects the highest
credit on our country in the realms Of art and there
leW II any, composers IN Europe at the present day
VINO arc capable OF writing nythng equal to IL. Miss
bfainerd and Miss Hutohtngs distinguished themselves
in the soprano aud contra0 parts but rendering OF
oner singers was by means equal 10 the
more attention and be heard more frequently. The
kchings Opera Troupe give concert to.night.
The New York herald., 1868-01-31
CARNIVAL or THE ARloA SOCIETY.

The second carnival Of the Aron Vocal Society during
the present year was held at the Cermania Assembly
Rooms last evening. Tho hall thronged with the
elite OF tho German society Of the metropolis tho rosy
checked ladies grazing tho with their presence
being countless Tho male attendants wore car.
nva caps OF variegated colors. decorated with
tiny bells that lent additional zest to tho
comic picture. Around the walls Of the room wero
broad, illuminated caricatures Of members OF the
society. and the right aud left Of the gorgeous das
or platform, behind which the grand Council 0f Ten
were representations OF policeman and Liberty in
pasteboard, dressed in all tho regal gewgaws and
trinkefry of princes potentate which attracted much
attention and caused great merriment.
Opening the festa meeting grand procession. trickcd
clpal 0icers made their Obesance tho president MIR
Baeder who delivered tho welcome speech behalf OF
the Select Coancil aludng to tho sday celebrate
the fourteenth anniversary OF the ArIon Society," and
giving curious history Of the Association tracing their
origin to Perander King Of Cornth who the foun-
der of the Corinthian Iederkranz The Master OF
Ceremonies. with ali tho COMIC p0mp imaginable then,
with baton In hand, caused the opening song TO he
rendered. II was composed by tho president, ana in
q peculiar, laughabe vein beginning
Without fear of getting grounded
Thirteen bully boys once founded
and continuing in like happy the history OF tho
organization. During the evening the speeches OF
Messrs. Triacca and Stauler, with Dr. D0na made
riment in their humorous hits at the f0les and poll
tics of the day.
As night advanced merriment and universal Joy
reGned supreme. Eyes grew brighter and feet rIpped
lveer TO music sweet and hearts beat rcsponsvey to
hearts IN the general Joy II occasion cn sened
musicaly, grotesquely and vocay pre-cminent above
all other festivities OF like character held this year
The New York herald., 1868-01-31
NEW Jersey.

Tus Tm.L oF y. l.. wicKss AT NEwARk.-The trial Of
Prof T. l. wcKcs for the publication Of obscene books
is still on In the Essex county court. Two witnesses
were examined yesterday morning, but the evidence
ELECTED was Of no public interest.
Mr. Guild, counsel for defendant began his summing
up about half past ten yesterday morning and closed
his address to the jury about o'clock in the alter
noon. His main arguments we're that the physicians
who had given evidence in behalf OF the state
prejudced against Wickcs and that the most eminent
members OF the legal profession had published similar
works. Among the authors named were Storer, Acton
Gardner and Gross The counsel also referred the jury
TO the character Of the accused, who he stated was
lecturer Of ability and Of good standing the COM
munity. Tho fact that wckes put his imprint on the
title page of the book was also referred 10.
County Prosecutor Tits worth also reviewed the cvi.
dsnce In the case, contonding that the allegations found
In the indictment had been clearly proved Tho boot.,
ho argued, one mass OF immortality.
To-day the Judge will deliver his charge 10 the jury
The New York herald., 1868-01-31
FIRES IN NEW YORK.

FIRE IN CHAMBERS SrREEr.--About FIVE O'Clock last
night fire occurred on the fourth floor OF No. 103
Chambers street, in premises occupied by Naramore
Frledlander dealers IN tailors trimmings. The 1remen
were quickly at tho premises cxtingushed the fire
before IL extended beyond the in which orig
mated Nsramore Friedlander also occupy the Sec
ond floor; their damage will be about $780, insured.
The third floor Is occupied by q. A. Peno agent for
Heller 4 CO.. cutlery; damage by wator slight. Tho
first floor and basement occupied by Andrew Lester
Co., dealers In woollen goods; damage by water about
$500; insured for 100000. Tho building Is damaged
about $500; insured.
FIRE IN CENTRE srREEr.-Shortly after six O'Clock
Gre was discovered in the cabinet shop tho fourth
floor Of No 2l2 Centre street. occupied by Christian
Eh. Ringer; damage about ST. 600; insurance The
fth floor occupied by Blebstein Schafer sofa franc
makers: loss $500; insured for $500 In St Marks
insurance Company. Third foor s. Hirsch, cabinet
maker; loss 500 Second floor, Henry Fest; damage
panv First floor, barroom ana dwelling OF Henry
smith; damage sI00 BY water; no insurance. The
building IS Owned by the Van Zandt estate and dam
aged 10 tho extent Of $500 supposed 70 be insured.
FIRE ~ WATTS STREET Er-About eight O'Clock 1re
Cured In the junk shop OF John Mcdonnell in the base
ment Of No s7 Watts street, among bales Of cot
ton. Damage about 800; no insurance.
FIRE ~ wEsr TwExry-sixTH SrREEr. About half past
eight o'clock night rc occurred In the carpenter
shop Of John s. Meyer caused by tho wood work
the boiler taking nre from tho hcat. Damage about
$500; insured for 81, 500 In the Hamilton Insurance
Company and 81, 900 In the Metropolitan Insurance
COMPANY.
The New York herald., 1868-01-31
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

ALBANY Jan. 30 1903.
BILLS NOTICED.
BY Mr. HuBBARD--To incorporate the National Burglar
Insurance Company Of New York.
BY Mr. CREAxER-To secure the rights OF depositors
In savings banks.
BY Mr. CAUIDwEL-Incorporatng the New York City
Central Underground Railway Company
BY Mr. NoRroS-Repeaing the act TO erect an expert
mental railway in New York and Westchestcr counties
Hills INTRODUCED
BY Mr. Extending the charter of the Green.
point and shelter Island Ferry Company.
BY Mr. CAULpwHLL-Incorporatlng the White Plains
Waierworks Company; authorizing the opening Of an
avenue through certain towns Of Westhessr county to
be called Westchester avenue.
BY Mr.. HALE-AuthoriziDg the continued use OF CO.
partnership names certain cases
BY Mr. CHAPMAN-Amendng the act TO simplify and
aordge the practice and proceedings in courts OF this
state.
Establishing the Office OF Receiver OF Taxes In the
town Westchester extending the time for colec
March, authorizing the erection OF schoolbouse the
town OF New Lots.
SALE or UNCLAIMED RAILROAD BAGGAGE AND FRElGHT
communication received from the Comptroller
stating that no money has been received at that
once on account of the sale OF unclaimed baggage ana
freight by railroads in this State
On motion Of Mr.. o'DonnelI, the following resolution
Adopted
Resolved That every railroad company OF the State Ia
hereby required report the Comptroller on or before
The 10Th February the amount received from
the sale OF unclaimed freight baggage since April H.
received 1T such sale sales and what
has been the proceeds hercof and that
ateIy 70 president Of railroad company the
State
The New York herald., 1868-01-31
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.

Tho Massachusetts, State Republican Convention will 10
he'd In Worcester March IL delegates the
Presidential Convention.
The Rhode Island Republican State Convention will
in Providence Saturday, February %
Forty Pennsylvania republican papers havo declared
favor OF Mr. Gausha A. Grow as thor candidate for
Vice President
Nd. Cleveland proposes "to 60 into the coming can
with all the moral effect Of his character ana
nuence." II will require something stronger than
canvas to endure that strain The democracy Of New
Hampshire have taken Grst steps toward insuring
their defeat They have engaged Collector Babcock and
Postmaster Cleveland TO stump the State Tor them.
Ne1o Hauen Palladium.
The experiences of tho last campaign Connecticu
prove differently, tar these gontlomen arc con.
ccrncd
democratic club just formed at Clarksvo for Calu.
met township. Pike county, No. has over two hundred
members. The St Louis Republican says it is believed
the radicals will be beaten in that county in November
next by a majority Of 1ftecn hundred votes.
Tho North Carolina Republican state Convention will
be held in Raleigh the Goth of February,
nate candidates officers perform such othcr
duties may be deemed advisable"
The Raleigh IN C) Standard radical-statcs that sL
is already foregone conclusion that the proposed
yention of obstruct tionists- February 5--wI prove
miserable failure"
Awashngton correspondent Jan 2s) OF the Springfield
Republican, referring the election of General Beatty
in the Eighth Ohio district ays:'It rumored that
Beatty adopted Pendetons financial views during the
canvass but OF his colleagues denies It. His ground
that tho bonds shall c pud according TO contract
'f that says, pay paper pay In paper. II in coin,
pay in coin This quoted from ono OF his campaign
speeches
General Beauys majority in the Eighth Ohio Congress
sional District has been reduced 70 726.
The New York herald., 1868-01-31
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

TBE LONDON MoSgy MARKEr-LoNpoN, Jan. 30 s
p M-ConsoIs for money and the account a3ss e3L
United States twenty bonds close steady at ~
Illinois Central Railway shares, sex. Erie Railway
shares 40 Eveniug--Amcrcap securities closed nrm
at the rates last quoted.
FaASKroRr BorRsr.-FRASKpoRT, Jan. 3o--5 p NJ
United States vetwenty bonds Of tho issue Of 1852
closed at 76.
THE PARIS BerRsr PARIS, Jan 30--Evening. Tho
Bourss closed stronger and rentcs are higher
LIVERPOOL CorroE MARRgT-LivERrooL, Jan. 30--5
NJ M.-Co,ton hrmer; the sales to-day foot up Is 600
bales. The following the closing quotations Mid
ding upisnds, 77sd. mddling Orleans, .shd.
LIvgRrooI BRrApsruFrs NARKEr.-LIvgRrooL, Jan
30-5 P. M--Corn heavy At as. 3D. for mixed western
Wheat, les for wbnc California and 14s Cd for No.
Milwaukee rcd. Barley, IS. Ga. for American. Oats,
So lid for American. Peas, l6s. Sd. for Canadian
Flour, 37s Cd. for Western.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET LIVERPOOL, Jan. 30-5
p. M.-Beef, 120s for winter cured extra prime mess
Pork, 74s for Eastern prime mess Lard, 52s 3D..
for fine American Cheese, 52s Cd. for.nne American.
Bacon, 3es Cd for Cumberland cut
LivRrooL PRopucE MARKm - LivERroot, JAN 80
5P Mo IL Dutch standard sugar quiet and steady
81 24a Cd. Rosn, 8s. Sd. for common WILMINGTON and
lis for fine pale Taliov, 42s Sd. for American Pc.
roeum. L. 2sd for refined. SPIRITS turpentine, 29s.
per cwt
LONDON MARKrrs.-LospoN, Jan. 3o--6 p. M--whais
OIL c30 per 252 gallons Sperm oil clio per ton Lin
seed OIL f36 los per ton. Lnseed caks $40 los. fo'
thin oblong
Petroleum, ~ francs for standard white,
The New York herald., 1868-01-31
SOUTH CAROLINA.

Tho ConvontiOn-Eicctmcnt Of military
Poiice-The Pay Qmestion-A Lonn TO Desti-
tutc Planters by Congress Proposed.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 80 1s68
The Convention to-day elected the police sent by
order Of the post commander to preserve order and
appointed a committee to wait on General Cz and
ascertain the Of his action. Discussion concern
ing contracts based on staples was postponed.
The ordinance making the per diem $11 In State cur
rency adopted General Candy has instructed the
State Treasurer to forward the funds.
Several propositions introduced pettoning Con.
gress to loan from 81 900 TO 900 the State
70 enable planters recuperate and pay cash wages
resolution also Lhered to cut the lands offered
for sale into small tracts, permitting the poor TO pur
chase on credit from the State
The New York herald., 1868-01-31
FLORIDA.

The Convention-The Superintende Of Edu-
cation Asked to Resign-The Eligibility o
Members.
TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 30, 1868.
In the Convention to-day the report OF the Committee
Boundaries ordered to be printed Tho sergeant
alarms ordered TO report expenses incurred.
The resolution asking the Superintendent OF Education
to resign amended by referring 1t TO committee
and allowing the Superintendent to explain his
the Convention.
The Committee Privileges and Elections submitted
q majority report against tho admission OF Mr. Butler
from the First district motion to recommit the
exciting debate eligibility Of members aud personal
matters
The New York herald., 1868-01-31
Bridging the Mississippi Mt Sc. Louis.
ILLINOIS,.

Tho Late Fire in icaao-Losses of Insur.
ance Companies.
CHICAGO, Jan. 30. 1858.
Late information places the losses OF the Chicago
Insurance companies at slo6 ooo and gives the follow
ing losses addition to those previously reported
western and Mutual OF Buffalo, each s5O0o Capital OF
Albany, 5000; Home Of New Haven, $4,000; srring-
nsid, Of Springfield 5000; North American Of Phia.
dclphia SIS, 900: Corn Exchange, 5000; New Eng
S230 30Oo Phoenix, OF brooklyn, s25ooo Atlantic,
s2i,ooo Providence, $1,000 American, American, s2, 900; 600
Hartford $40 600; Merchants, $2l 900; Putnam
and Charter Oak, each 5,oooi the Underwriters
Agency, Of New York, $4,000; Home $l3 600; Man.
ard, tiS,o00; Sc eurity $4,000; Empire CITY. $4,000
Amsterdam, $15,000 Continental, $4,000; Norm
American, SIS 00O Arctic. ST. 500; American Exchange
$40 000 Etna $4,000; Market $11, 500; Washington
$4,000; Queens, $4,000; Liverpool, London ana
Globe. sec, 600.
The New York herald., 1868-01-31
ASSEMBLY.

ALBANY, Jan. 30. 1868.
BILLS ADVANCED TO THIRD READING.
10 incorporate the Newburg Industrial Savings Bank;
TO incorporate the Sixth Avenue Savings Bank TO OF,
tend the time for the collection Of taxes in all towss
and cities where not collected sndsr special
law.
BILLS fSTRoDrcED.
By Mr. KEApy-To regulate the running OF boats on
the South and Hamilton Brooklyn ferries.
By Mr. FRsAr-ro abolish the Metropolitan Police
dstric,: also 10 amend the Croton Aqucduct act
BY Mr. McKEYvsR--To amend the Metropolitan Fire
By Mr. HARrmAs--To incorporate the New York Ho.
tel Restaurant and Pastry Cook ASSOCIATION; ncsr-
porate the ManuEacturers Savings Bank OF New Yorf
BY Mr. RAY-For the better security of passsngex On
railroads
srrxwsror or TINE FOR COLLECTION or rAxvx
the bill TO extend the time for the cocc,op OF taxes
In this State was passed.
The New York herald., 1868-01-31
MISSISSIPPI.

JEFF Davis mt Jaclsson-Pr ogress Of Bates, the
Pedestrian, With the United States Flag
Proceedings iu the Convention.
Jackson Jan. so, 1868.
Mr.. Jefferson Davis and Mrs. Davis arrived here
night and are the guests of Governor R. Humphreys.
To-day large number of citizens visited them TO pay
their respects Mr. Davis appears in excellent health
Sergeant Gilbert H. Bates arrived here to-day, and
kindly received by the ctzens He reports nothing
but Kind treatment thus far on his journey. He viii
start eastward at niue O'Clock tomorrow morning
The Convention adopted q resolution requesting
General Gilem 10 issue order requiring the payment
OF the special tax.
resolution was adopted instructng the committee
10 annui all laws made since tho passage OF the ordi-
nance OF secession.
The New York herald., 1868-01-31
The Lnborers' Convention.


In the Working Mems Assembly day it re-
solved TO ask the Legislature to amend the cooperative
act to fix $500 the smallest amount upon which
cooperative associations commence business; also
for an amendment OF the eight hours law by striking
out the special contract clause; and a committee was
appointed to demonstrate against the Auburn Prison
Shoe Manufacturing bill IL was resolved 10 petition
the Legislature to amend the laws governing prisons
and pententares, to prevent the letting OF
vct labor by contract and TO enforce the statute which
fobids the employ OF convlcs at mechanical pur-
suits other than those TO which they have already be-
come accustomed.
A committee was appointed to prepare and present
amendments to the Apprenticeship law. resolution
censurng Governor Fenton pardoning Sophia Myers
was unanimously adopted.
II resolved TO petition for repeal OF the charter
Of the American Emgrant Society.
The election OF officers takes place tomorrow. The
assombaee adjourned.
The New York herald., 1868-01-31


The Powers Of the Lesislature In Granting
Asthority 20 Construct Street Ratireads--
Tne Article ON Cities, Their Organization
and Government.
ALBANY, Jan. 80, 1885,
The following amendment to the article the duties
and powers Of the Legislature relative 20 granting
authority to construct operate railroads was
reconsdered and adopted in the Constitutional
ton to-day
But no law shall be passed granting the right 70 construct
he Of ne o AZ owa 2" % ss sue oS
the property ased By the the
ss G that q ss over
property owners cannot be obtained without the
So Of s % d be- o
shall by general law for that purpose provide
The following sections Of the article on cities and
towns, reported by the committee we're adopted the
first by vote Of 90 TO A-
SECTION There shall be chosen every years by the
and whose a is1 shah s iss
Ss 70 sss aa e dHe m Of the various % are faith
20 have all books and
re s also sss or eSs
q suspension or removal; but no such removal
party complained o. and an opportunity afforded
src There shall chosen every three years BY the
eesoss H Large o. every ey Somptrossr who .ha have
other city officers as the Legislature Shall provide but for
this purpose cities be classified according the popua
ton aud the different Offices provided the different
classes All city oficers for whose election ap-
poin,nent no provision Is made by existing laws.
the city at large or some division thereof ap-
pointed by the Mayor with the Board .o Aldermen
sn ss By mo- & sAe the a
city the and the of such
shall his office.
sKc The state the purposes local government
shall be divided into towns, cities and villages hereto
fore other local divisions districts shall be made
except for sanitary police purposes All laws inconsistent
with this section abrogaed from and after the LIST Of
Ma
The New York herald., 1868-01-31
TRLRCRAPHIC NEWS
. o M
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.
ENGLAND.

Lord Derby Advised from the TRbernacie-
Mail Communication 10 New York.
LosDoN Jan so, 1865.
Rev. Newman Hail. In address delivered IN the
tabernacle of Rev. Mr. spurseon urged Lord stanley 70
bring the Alabama claims 10 speedy settlement
The city article of the London Times this morning
says though steamer Of the North German Lioyd's
line will leave Southampton this week for New York.
there will be delay the transmission oil the mails
as they will be taken out in the tunard steamer from
Liverpool and Queenstown
The New York herald., 1868-01-31
FRANCE.

The Liberty of the Press-DiscussIou In the
Chambers.
PARIS, JAM 30-Evenng
An interesting debate occurred to-day in the Corps
Legislatf The project Of Law for the governments
OF the press was the subject Of discussion.
1hiers in speech OF great power in opposition to
che law, urged the importance Of allowing entire free
dom to the press except only In whore the sancy
OF private life the Of foreign magnates are con-
cerned. In eloquent terms he warned the government
NOT TO allow the opportunity to pass Of bestowng prv
leges upon the press the neglect Of which has cost tbe
ruin Of SO many dynastes.
NJ Pinard in reply deprecated the granting Of any
further liberty to the PRESS and in the course OF his
remarks said that since the concessions proposed
year ago the French journals have proved unmstaaby
their entire undtness for the liberty which their advo.
Gates profess q desire to secure.
The New York herald., 1868-01-31
FREE TRADE DINNER.

ins free Trade League. comprising largs nu u'osr q
our pes' citizens, gave complimentary dnissr lass
night to its great leader Mr. william Cullen Br, snt ss
Delmonicos, Fourteenth street. brilliant comp any Of
leading mon In law, literature and finance were pssss
10 DO honor TO the OF the evening and 70 ento
OF Demoncos excellent dinners. Among the ao pte-
wards Pierrepont @ II. Marshall Mr. brown OF Brs sva
Brothers. Park Goodwin, Isaac H. Bailey and 9TH
Speeches were made by Mr. Bryant Mr. d. d. Field tr.
Leavt Park Goodwin Isaac H. Bailey, Dr. Carroll Re v.
Mr. blanchard and others OF an eloquent nature and q
affair passed OF In the most agreeable manner n =
Of the entertainment satisfactory every