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EDWARD FROST.
HENRY GOURDlN,
CuAR1.rsroN. Anrll /. 1868,


The following resolutions were then offered
by the Hon. G. A. Trenholm, seconded by
George ". Williams, ESQ.,, and unanimously
adopted:
Resolued, That is the sense Of this meeting
that every effort should be made by the State
and by the City Of Charleston to accomplish
the final completion Of the Blue Ridge Rail-
road as 4 work OF supreme Importance TO the
people of this State.
ReSoiued, That committee OF be ap-
pointed to memorialize the Legislature al Its
next meeting to take this subject into conside-
ration.
Mr.. Gourdin then explained that money was
required to repair the locomotives OF the COM
pany, 80 that the Directors might take charge
Of the road at the expiration of the present
lease to the Greenville and Columbia Railroad,
and General Harrison, the President of the
Company, explained further the important pur-
poses to which the loan asked for might be
applied.
The following resolution was then offered by
s. Y. Tupper, ESQ.,, seconded by W. P. Hail.
ESQ.,, and unanimously adopted:
Resolped, That the purpose of endeavoring
to secure cessions Of land along the line OF road,
entertained by the President and Directors OF
the Blue Ridge Railroad Company, meets with
the hearty appreciation and support OF TINS
meeting, and they unite in recommending to
the favorable consideration and action Of the
City Council of Charleston, and OF the South!
Carolina Railroad Company, the application OF
the Company for aid to the extent Of $4,000,
for the accomplishment Of the foregoing pur-
pose, and for the repair Of engines, as set forth
in the proceedings OF the Board OF Directors.
There being no further business, the Cham
berethen adjourned.
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New BooKs.-We have received from Messrs.
E.J. Dawson g. Co. the following two books,
published by Harper & Brothers:
The Massacre Of st. Bartholomew. Pre-
,ceded by History of the Religious Wars in
the reign of Charles TX. BY Henry White.
With Illustrations.
Five Hundred Pounds Reward. A novel. By
q Barrister,
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MoUEsr.-An inquest was held by Magis-
trate C. E. Kapnapaux, yesterday morning, at
No. 1O4 St. Philip-street, on the body of Anna
Fort, colored woman, aged forty, who had
died quite suddenly. After medical exami-
nation of the case, the jury returned averdict
of death from heart disease.
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THE BRUDERLIcHE BUND.-The members of
this Society enjoyed another Of their social and
theatrical entertainments last night. The hall
was well attended and after the different pieces
were performed, the floor was cleared, and the
remainder OF the evening spent in Terpsicho-
reaD eyercises
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Sans SoUc1 CLuB.-Ths members of this
Club are notified of meeting tonight, and
full attendance is requested.
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REGIsTRATIoN.-There was considerable &C
tivity displayed at the different precincts yes
terday, and number of white voters were en-
rolled. This class have at length seen the ne
cessity Of complying with the registration or
ders and those who have heretofore neglected
to take out naturalization papers, are urging
their claims to citizenship in the United States
Court, or have signifed their intention to ap-
ply when their probation has expired. There
| was no crowd around the different polls, and
the managers were comparatively idle; but the
work done was an improvement on that Of the
previous day. AS the time allotted for regis
tration is fast drawing to close, every effort
should be made, and all who have heretofore
neglected this duty should embrace the pres
ent opportunity. For the better information
Of this class, we give the location Of the polls
in each precinct, and the time of opening:
Voters in Wards S, 6, and s, or the fourth
precinct, are expected to call at the Washing
ton Engine House, Observation-Disclosures, which
;s open from IL A. N. to 4 P. H., each day.
There are only Ave days allowed for this extra
registration, and as it was commenced at this
precinct on the 31st OF March, it will conclude
on Saturday, the 4th Of this month.
Ward is embraced in the fourth precinct,
and the poll is held at the Hope Engine House
in Archdale-street. The registration in this
ward was also commenced on the S1st, and
will end on Saturday; but the poll ii. open from
nine A. NJ. to Swo P. III. each day.
The registration Of the second precinct or
Ward 8, is held at the Market Hall. AS this
poll was only opened on the 1st, the registra-
ton will be continued until Monday the 9th.
The hours are from nine to two o'clock each
day.
The first precinct embraces Wards and 2,
and the Office is opened at the City Hall. The
session in this precinct will be the same as in
the Sd and 4th Wards, as the registration COM
menced on the 91st ult. The polls are opened
each day from eleven A. NJ. to two P. NJ.
The following are the registration returns of
yesterday from the different precincts:
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NAL, such as LUN
LO W W A T E R,
HEAvES. Coughs,
Distemper, Ferers,
Founder, Loss Of
Appetite and Vital
Energy, &c.
It's use improves
the Wind, increas-
es the Appetite
gives q S IN 90 tn
and Glossy Skin
and transforms the
miserable Skeletons
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SALE OF A VALUABLE PLANTATIoN.-Messrs.
Leitch & Bruins sold yesterday, for Jas. W. Gray,
Esq.,, Master in Equity, the valuable planta-
tion known as Middleburg, situate on the east
ern branch OF Cooper River, in the Parish Of
st. Thomas and St. Dennis, measuring ninety
six acres of tide swamp land and six hundred
and seventy-seven acres Of high land. Terms
$4,000, one-ffth cash; the balance with interest
from the day of sale, in five equal successive
annual instalments, secured by bond Of the
purchaser and mortgage of the property sold.
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PERsosAL.-Jas. Gordon Bennett, Jr., arrived
in this city and took rooms at the Mills House.
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UNAVAILABLE LETTERs.-The following letters
are held in the Charleston Postof6ce on &C
count of not being stamped or for other
causes:
Allen, John, no direction, Illegal stamp; An
derson, John W., Hilton Head, s. G., not
stamped; Curlan, Mary, Baltimore, Md, ille,-
gal stamp; Cobbury, c., Granburg, Geo., not
stamped; Dean, Miss G., Georgia, not stamped;
tion E., N. Y, not stamped; McCants, j.. W.,
Bonneau, S. c., illegal stamp; McCants, j. e,
North Santee, s. c., not stamped; Sillngton, r,
no direction; Solsby, Miss p, misdirected; Will
bens, A. NJ, Walhalla, s. c., illegal stamp;
Wise, w. Il. Aiken, s. c., not stamped.
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MAYORS CoURr.-Aa individual who had re-
sisted the police in their attempt to preserve
the peace, was charged S. for the outrage.
A genius who undertook to water the side
walk by throwing slops from third story win
dow, had to pay IS.
Another, who thought the street place for
garbage, threw some crab shells and other
rubbish on the sidewalk. His mistaken no
tions cost him $40.
Only one case of drunk and disorderly was
reported, and the unlucky chap who forgot his
caution, and let whiskey get the better of him,
was fined SIS.
Two COWS we're arrested for nibbling the city
flora, and their owners were charged IS each
for the erratic habits of their kline.
A number of persons we're arrested for re-
fusing to pay the sweeps for their sooty atten-
tions. The bills were ordered to be cashed
Immediately
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THE DAILY NEWS

ag LARGEST cIRcULATIoN.-THE DAILY
NEWS BEING THE NEWSPAPER OFFICIALLY
RECOGNIZED AS HAVING TIE LARGEST CIR
CULATIcN IN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON,
PUBLISHES TIE LIST OF LETTERS REMAIN
ING IN THE posToFFICE AT THE END OF
EACH WEEK, ACCORDING TO THE PRovIS-
IONS OF TIE NEW PoSToFFIcE LAW.
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HOTEL ARRIvALs.-P drilion Hotel.-A. Lem
mond, Rut ledge, Georgia; A. L. Lender, Union;
A. Lynah, Cheraw; J. R. Green, Durham, N.
c.; D. Walker, Ro1boro', N. c.; R. Gartney
and Mrs. NJ. C. Gartney, North Carolina; J. j.
Oils, W. A. Ellis and Saml. P. Evans, Florence;
W. L. Lee, Leesville, s. c.; J. L. Bollings,
Kingstree; s. T. Warn, Darlington; B. Roddin,
South Carolina; R. T. Parks, Edgefeld; Jno. j.
Boyd, Clarendo n; W. q. Belden and lady, city;
James Gordon Bennett, Jr., and servant, I. o.
Barker, A. N. Knapp, A. W. Sanford.
Mills House-F ". Shultz and G. W. Smith,
New York; G. n Kendall, Chichopa, Miss; D.
z. Jackman, Philadelphia; E. Calder, New
hampshire; Stephen G. Millett, Beaufort; Mrs.
George W. Kean and daughter, Chicago; r.
Howard and two ladies', Chicago; F. NJ. Rose
and wife, Providence, R. l.; MIR. and Mrs. Fl.
P. Borie and Mrs. Helen Brooke, Philadelphia;
MIR. and Mrs. G. T. Bowen and Mrs. NJ. T.
Dewey, Chicago; Lewis Rashtone, Albany; j.
mckinley, Savannah; Commodore William A.
Baker, Savannah.
Charleston Hotel.-Thomas j. Ryan, city;
John F. Tanner, Richmond, Va; A. P. Caraher,
United States Army; J E. Taylor, South Caro-
lima; H. J. Greer, South Carolina; VIM. Trego
and Robert Turner, Baltimore; Samuel Place,
Sumter; R. H. Zimmerman, st. Matthews;
Jas. NJ. Crofet, Hilton Head; D. T. Craft,
United States Army; H. R. Anderson, United
States Army; George R. Welsh, Savannah; N.
G. Michett, Milwaukee; T. r. Glenn and wife,
Boston; John L. Brunner, Boston: b. Yeat-
man, Baltimore; c. n. Shepard, city; q. NJ.
Humphreys and wife, Philadelphia; Miss A.
Humphreys, Philadelphia; Miss s. Hum
phreys, Philadelphia.
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TAI ILO Rim @.
BEG LEAVE TO INFORM MY CUSTOMERS
and the public in general that have just returned
from New York with fine assortment Of CLOTHS,
cAssIMEREs and vESTINGS. Also. o complete
assortment Of Furnishing Goods. Thankful for past
patronage, will try to merit future continuance of
the same.
JOHN RUGHEIMER,
No. 1A King.street,
A few doors North of Queen
March 81 10
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II o U T Us
CELEBRATED
Horse and Cattle Powders.

This preparation,
long and iayorably
known, will thor
ougbly reiRvigorate
broken down and
low-spirited horses,
by 8 tr e ength ening
and cleansing the
stomach and intes-
tines.
It ls O sure preven-
tive of all diseases
incident to this ami.
GLANDERS, VEL.
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The Blue Ridge Railroad.

meeting of the members of the Chamber
of Commerce was held yesterday to consider
the condition and prospects of the Blue Ridge
Railroad.
Colonel o. A. Andrews, the President Of the
Chamber, in explaining the object of the meet
ing, spoke in effect as follows: "The energy
and perseverance that have been put forth by
the Direction of the Blue Ridge Railroad is
favorable indication of general belief that
there is an immediate and pressing necessity
for the completion of the road. II We desire
to improve the trade of our State and city, if
we desire to repair our shattered fortunes
nay, more, if We desire to prevent and arrest
retrograde movement in the affairs of both
Charleston and South Carolina, we should di-
rect all our efforts to the advancement and en-
couragement of this most important enter
prise"
Col. Andrews then read the following:
At meeting OF the Directors Of the Blue
Ridge Railroad Company, held in this city on
Tuesday, the 31st ult., the following resolu-
tions were unanimously adopted:
ResoLued, That the Board Of Directors con-
cur in the statements and suggestions made by
the President In his letter 70 Ills EXceuency,
James L. Orr, and approve of the efforts being
made to secure further MD from the State, by
the guaranty of the Bonds of the Company,
and also donations and subscriptions OF lands
along the line OF the road.
Resolued, That committee of three be ap-
pointed to lay this correspondence before the
City Council of Charleston and urge upon them
the Importance of granting TO the company
loan of ten thousand dollars, to defray the ex-
pense of repairing the locomotives, and there
by enable the directors to resume the charge
of the road on the expiration Of the present
lease; and also to urge upon the City Council
the great importance of uniting with the COM
pany IN efforts to procure aid from the State
sufficient to complete the road.
Rescued, That the President be authorized
to pledge first mortgage bonds Of the compa-
ny and the South Carolina Railroad shares it
owns, as collateral security for the proposed
loan.
Resolred, That the committee be further au-
thorized to furnish copies OF this correspond
ence and the foregoing resolutions to the
Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade,
and to urge the cooperation of those bodies
in promoting the measures now recommended.
GEO. A. TRENHOLM,
EDWAKD FROST, Committee.
HENRY GOURDlN,
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Death of Samuel Gilman courtenny.

1t is our sad duty this morning to announce
the death of one Of our most estimable cltl-
zens, MIR. Samuel Gilman Courtenay. bis
brief but painful illness terminated fatally a1
haE-past six O'Clock yesterday morning
Mr.. Courtenay was the son of MIR. EDWARD ..
Courtenay, and was born in Charleston, No
vember 81, 1926. His FIST business years were
passed in the book establishment OF Mr.. Bab-
cock in King-street, and when ne had acquired
knowledge of the book trade he, in connec-
ton with Mr.. Wienges, bought out the period
cal and news depot then kept by MIR. Amos
Head, at the south corner OF Broad-street
and East Bay. He afterwards bought out the
interest of his partner, and, in connection with
his brother, Mr.. W. A. Courtenay, carried on
the business under the name OF CourtenaS d
Co. 1t was during this copartnership that the
commodious building in Broad-street, now
known as "Courtenay's," was built and occu'
pied by the firm. A few years before the war
the partnership between ". A. CoWtenay and
S. G. Courtenay was dissolved, and from that
time to the day Of his death the business was
conducted by the latter as sole proprietor.
L.
jealous and efficient member ofour Fire Depart
ment, and was President of the Etna Fire Com
pany. In 1866, he was elected Alderman of Ward
No. 2, and proved himself to be an intellisentand
vigilant guardian Of the interests and fortunes
Of the city. AS citlzeI, he was remarkable
for his energy, public spirit and. force of char
acter, and in the various organizations with
which he was connected, he fairly earned the
reputation of being working member. The
last public occasion on which these character
istics were displayed, was at the recent ami
versary of the Hibernian Society, and many
friend will recall his kind Offices and
genial endeavors to render the entertain
ment enjoyable to each and every one
present. The immediate occasion OF his last
illness was the performance of one OF those
acts Of philanthropy, for which he was ever
ready. In passing q private residence on
Broad-street, about week ago, his attention
was attracted by the confusion and fright
which had been occasioned by tho explosion Of
lamp. Fastening to the scene of the acci-
dent he busted himself actively in averting
further damage, and in his efforts became
rather heated. On returning to the street he
encountered a current OF cold air, to the Ell
feet Of which is attributed the origin of the
congestive chills which caused his death. Thus
cut down in the prime and vigor of his man
hood, his loss will be deeply felt and regretted
in our community, where his life had been
recognized by all as that Of o! good and emil
nently useful citizen.
The funeral will take place 1t Grace Church
at ten o'clock this morning.
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RODUNDA ISLAND GUANO.
GUANO.

1SO TONS PERUVIAN GUANo, LANDING
lou from schooner ga. p Cranmer."
March % T. j. KERR co.
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TINE SALES CAN BE ARRANGED FOR, PAYABLE IN
NOVEMBER.
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SOLE AGENT FOE SOUTH oARoLINA FOB MApEs' suPER
PHOSPHATE OF LINE AND auAHo COMPANY.
Mo LA EAST BAY
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The following resolutions were then offered
by the Hon. G. A. Trenholm, seconded by
George ". Williams, ESQ.,, and unanimously
The New York herald., 1868-05-01
THE MAURITIUs.

Disastrous Effects of a Cyclone-Crops and
Food Destroyed-FactOry Buildings DAM
aged and Much Loss by Sea.
Mail kilograms to hand from England, forwarded
to London from Marseilles speak of the disastrous
effects Of cyclone which visited the Mauritius
thus:-Accounts from Mauritius of March II state
that the cyclone Of the 18th and 18th of that month
did considerable damage. The sugar crop to the ex-
tent Of one-ffth had been damaged. The loss would
however, be diminished should rain come on
Twenty thousand bales of rice were destroyed either
by warehouses being blown down or by ships being
driven ashore One-half Of the factories were un-
rooted and hundreds of houses were thrown to the
ground. Fifty-sx vessels were in the ports and
almost all were driven and more than the half
OF them were dismasted.
From Reunion Island the reports are to the 18th of
March, The cyclone passed between st. Benoit and
ST. Pierre No disaster occurred at sea, but on land
great mischief was done. FOur-ffths of the green
maize was destroyed and the crop Of coffee
greatly damaged. The sugar suffered less, but
onethrd Of the crop is lost and some manufactures
were thrown down.
The population of the island is in state of con-
SternatlOn.
The New York herald., 1868-05-01
CUBA.
Grievances Of Merchants-Conee and Sugar
Trade.

Grievances OF Merchants-COdee and Sugar
Trade.
SANTIAGO April 12, 1858.
In consequence OF our journals not giving publicity
gratis to the new enactments which take place in
our local affairs commercial interests are daily suf
fering. 1t has been the custom tor many years to
manifest rice lard salt, &C., according to the weight
stipulated by the customs for the different packages
but recently 1t has been decreed to exact the weight
OF each package sack, &c. OF this new change, for
the above stated cause, the merchants knew not ana
number have been fined to the extent Of $4,000 to
$1,000 or Infringement Of law the existence OF
which they were ignorant of. cargo of common
wines arrived lately from Bordeaux which, for years
past had been admitted at So, whereas superior
wines were $12 so to $14; but to the surprise Of
the importers the customs made them pay on
said common wine the same sam ertars rate as STe weTe
naturally protested against this measure, as their
constituents had expressly sent that class under the
belief that there had been no change In the duty.
cause Of these grievances, the commercial commu-
nifty PROPOSE the first opportunity, to lay Delore
him verbal statement OF their complaints.
Meantime those who are expecting cargoes feel
uneasy, unaware to what extent these arbitrary
measures may be carried, and our trade is assuming
paralyZing aspect; and to increase the evil grave
measures have been taken against eleven importers
accused OF defrauding the revenues.
Mistrust has taken hold Of capitalists, and money
is difficult to be had under twenty per cent per
annum.
The hopes entertained that coffee would bring good
prices have not been realized. Notwithstanding the
great losses suffered In Porto Rico, together with the
shOrtness Of the present crop, the class which for
years past sold readily at $15 can be had now
at $12.
Muscovado sugars So to So 121z; rum csc. per gal
lon; cocoa neglected
The New York herald., 1868-05-01
ROME.
Solid Relics of the Ancient City-The Franco
Italian Convention.

Solid Relics of the Ancient City-The Franco
Italian Convention.
BY the discovery Of the ancient Roman wharf
called Emporium immense quantities Of marble
have been brought to light. On length Of the
wharf at present excavated for fifty yards four hun
dred and ninety y-three blocks have been discovered.
They are OF tho qualities known at Rome as Aricano,
30; BgiO, 10; CpOlinO, 90; POrtasanta, 10; Gallo
Antco, 14O Alabastro, 20; Granite della sedia, g.;
Porphyro, 2 Rosso Antco, 3; Serpentino 200; Spato
huOre, o; Verde AnticO, 2; BroccatellO l; Breccia
Corallina, l. and Greece bianco statuario 2. AS to
small fragments they are almost numberless, upwards
Of four thousand having been assorted, and visitors
find difficulty In carrying away specimens, which
They get cut and polished in the marble shops OF
Rome that the stony tribute exacted by the Caesars
from the subject provinces Of Africa and Greece, and
unemployed in the Pagan fabrics Of heather Rome,
has reappeared after an immersion Of eighteen Gen.
turtles in the bank Of the rber.
France and Italy are about to renew the conven-
ton relative to the integrity OF the Papal domains
The instrument embodying their views would have
been signed long ago had not France attered herself
with the hope of securing this Popes signature to 1t
alone.
The New York herald., 1868-05-01
EU r o p E.
The Prince and Princess Of Wales at
the Irish "Derby."
Installation of the Prince as a
Knight Of st. Patrick.
United States Bonds and Green.
backs in Germany.

The Cunard mail steamship Java, Captain Macau-
lay, which left Liverpool at three P. NJ the 18th
and Queenstown on the 10th inst arrived at this
port yesterday at noon, bringing mail report in
detail Of our cable dispatches dated to her day Of
sailing from England.
The London Times says that ''the feature in the
aate DARCY McGees character which is to be espe-
eiay noticed is the strong loyalty which Influenced
0im In his later days."
Advices from Cairo make mention Of the serious
lllness OF Ismael Pasha, vceroy of Egypt The Vice
Toy born 1916 He Is therefore So years of age.
The viceroys heir apparents itte boy of six years;
and the traditional rule Of succession accepted
the Ottoman empire, has been abandoned, whereby
the eldest member Of the family succeeded to all
hereditary dgnities, it Is not known by whom the
government would be administered in case Of death
overtaking the present ruler.
The New York herald., 1868-05-01
SUPPOSED MURDER IN MAINE.
From the Evening Telegram Of yesterday.l

From the Evening Telegram Of yesterday.l
BosroN, April 20 1868.
There has been great excitement caused In Skow-
der by poison committed there some months since.
During the winter, 1t appears, an old man named
Fletcher died suddenly at the house OF benjamin
to have some $4,000 In bonds, which his
friends were unable TO get any trace OF. Since
the death OF Mr.. Fletchev his relatives have been
quietly watching for any developments which might
be made till last wednesday, when they made for
NAL search OF Hurd's house, which resulted In the
recovery OF about a. 500 worth OF the missing pro-
perty, and partial confession was made by the sus-
pected parties. Hurd and his housekeeper, Mrs.
toring were arrested and after examination lIurd
was ordered to give bonds In the sum of $4,000 and
Mrs. Loring In the sum Of $4,000 for their appearance
NJ the next term Of the supreme Court