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THE F1REMEN's CONTEST ENDED
THE POWER OF THE STEAMERS TESTED.
TIE PALMETTO WINS TIE CUP.

At the conclusion o. the contest on MONDAY,
the playing had nol been eompleteo' anu ehe
Marion. Washington and Young America were
to have tried their prowess yesterday. As the
Washington will shortly visit Savannah, and
the engine being in complete trim, it was
thought best to Withdraw, the day being eX-
tremelv wet and disagreeable. a1d the distance
made bv the Palmetto very hard to beat. The
Marion and Young America were, therefore,
the only contestants, and. in spite Of the heavy
rain, proceeded to the ground about P. d.,
and took their stations, the Marion leading Oh.
Notwithstanding wet and rain, the enthusiasm
that display of this description has always
produced could not be dampened, and the plat
form was lined with umbrella-clad individuals,
who seemed to think superhuity of water
one of the greatest enjoyments OF lie.
The windows in the neighboring houses
were also crowded with spectators, while the
firemen took the rain with the spirit of young
ducks. The courthouse and the porch OF the
guardhouse had each their full quota OF DRIP
ping mortals. head wind and the dense at
mosphere prevented the streams from being
sent to any great distance. The Marion played
two hundred and four feet five inches, and the
Young America Two hundred and fifteen feet
six and three-quarter inches. After the playing
Was concluded and the distances measured, it
was seen that the Palmetto was again the
victor and would carry off the cup. This fact
was no sooner ascertained than rush was
made for the guardhouse porch, which was
soon crowded with steaming, motley mass OF
humanity. The little darkeys climbed to the
windows, and clirging to the bars obtained
birdseye view of the scene, but the less
fortunate reporters were compelled to en-
dure the crush and confusion of the crowd.
A passage having been cleared, Alderman VIII
lis, who acted throughout as one OF the judges,
awarded the silver cup to aIr. Hugh Ferguson,
President of the Palmetto. The usual con-
gratulatory and responsive speeches were
made, after which the crowd slowly dispersed.
The drag ropes were manned, and the engines
and their moist attendants moved homewards.
Below we give the playing OF the different
steamers this year and also that OF the last an
nual parade:
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MoNEYi MONEY MoNEfl-We sympathize
heartily with the proposition that has been
made, that the money which has accrued from
the recent sale of the Charleston Savings In
.stitution should be divided among the deposit
tors of that company. We regard it as posi-
tive injury to the finances Of the city to lock
up so large an amount in bank which dare
not use one penny Of it, lest sudden call be
made for its redemption. We have no doubt
that ere this the treasurer Of the institution
has made an approximate estimate Of the
amount due each depositor and per
~centage of this issued to each depositor would
greatly tend to relieve the existing financial
pressure, besides opening new channels for
future investment. We have heard that the
amount realized from the sale is not much less
than from thirty-two to thirty-6ve per cent OF
the original deposit. A payment of ten or ff-
teen per cent. would be great help to the
community, and we earnestly invite the atten-
ton Of Master Upper to the importance OF
the subject, the feasibility Of the plan, and the
public benefit which he has it in his power to
confer.
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Court OF APPEALS, COLUMBIA. Court
resumed its sittings on Monday. Present
Dunkin, Chief Justice; Wardlaw and Inglis,
Associate Judges. Opinions were announced
as follows in causes previously argued:
Joshua McCreary ads. John A. Smelling and
wife. Dunkin, C. J. Appeal dismissed;
B. C. Mathews vs. a. B. Dean. WardlaW, D.
New trial granted.
Mathews, executor. Inglis, j. Decree al
trmed.
The State VS.. Wm. Howard and George
Howard. Wardlaw, J. Notion, granted. Dr.
der auashing indictment set aside.
Jim Eadv ct oi.. dds. the State. lnglls, j..
Motion for new trial dismissed.
+. NJ. DYSON. administrator, vs.. John A. Dy-
son. WardlaS j. Notion dismissed.
John English vs.. E. J. Arthur. administra-
tor. lnclis, J. Circuit decree reformed:
J. P. Carroll administrator. vs. 5. 5. Ionp-
kins Matthew Magraw vs. II. y. Padgett: r..
H. McKie ell Al. VS.. Elizabeth prescott, exe;u-
trix; H. T. Wright VS.. D. c. Iompklns q.
W. Carwie, Commissioner, vs. W. d. Harvey
ct al; John A. Wise & q. A. SHAY, executors,
vs.. Stephen VI. Mays. Opinion by the Caief
Justice Motions granted.
The call of the docket was then resumed,
and the following cases we're argued:
Pike Brown & 3. II. Brown ads. Cooper
Cone. Mr.. J. 7. Aldrich for appellants; Dir.
j. J. Maher contra. c.;m- n.;.e
read by Mr.. Bonham. Arguments Of Mt.
MaaratI for appellants, and of oIr. S. B.
Griffin for appellee, read by Mr.. Youmans.
The case of C. B. Kirk & ". ". Burns ads.
E. n. Howard was continued.
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THE KN1cKERBocKEls LIFE INSURANCE CON-
pANY.-Major Hutson Lee has secured the
agency of this desirable company, and all who
desire to make profitable Investment will
read the advertisement in another column, and
call at his Office in Broad-street. 1t will be
seen that the Knickerbocker has assets OF sS,-
500, 900, and on income last year Of s2,050, 600.
This immense capital enables the company to
offer to insurers the privilege of paying only
one-eighth of the premium in cash. By this
liberauty all are enabled to perform the duty
of life insurance.
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ATc77ON SALES THIS DAY.

SMITH g. McGn1lvRAY will sell this day. at
their Office. No. 81 Broad-street, at IL O'Clock,
house and lot, No. Nunan-street.
Mn11eAN & Son will sell thls Gay, at io
o'clock, at No. 30 Washlngton-strees, contents
n. HUNf & Son will sell this day, at 10
O'Clock, in their salesrooni, No. 142 Meeting
street, boots and SHOES.
CAMPBELL, KNOX s. Co. will sell this day, at
10 o'clock, at their cash auction house, No. 55
Hasel-street, dress goods, &c.
MCKAY s. CAMPBELL will sell this day, at
10 o'clock, at their salesrooms, No. 1856 Meet
ing-street, dry goods, hats, &c.
r. II. MARSHALL & BRO. will sell this day,
at halt-past 10 o'clock, at No. SS Broad-street,
mules, furniture, &c.
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Loo Flowing to the inclemency of the
weather yesterday afternoon, it was determin-
ed by the committee Of arrangements to
change the public celebration Of the Order to
Friday evening ensuing, at s o'clock, at the
Wentworth-street Lutheran Church.
The church is capacious, and ample arrange
ments have been made for the accommodation
of the community and the ladies especially.
The Order will assemble at their Hall, at the
corner of Liberty and King streets at haR-past
seven o'clock, and move in procession, clothed
with the appropriate regalia, to the church.
The postponement until Friday evening will
enable large number Of the community to
be present, who would have been prevented by
the weather last night.
The Grafton will be delivered by our esteem
ed fellow citizen, General Wilmot G. DeSaus-
sure, Past Grand Sire of the Order.
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CoURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS AND COMMON
P1EAs--MoNpAY, APRIL p, 1S6S.-HoN.
ZEpHAN1A PLATr, the recently appointed
Judge (rics Hon. A. P. Aldrich, remov-
ed by General Canby), presding.-He was
introduced 10 the court by ". S. Hastie, ESQ.,,
sheriff Of the district, and took his seat on the
bench. It was noticed that the commission Of
the new Judge was not read, as ls usual, upon
Judge taking his seat for the first time. He
requested the Clerk Of the Court to prepare q
form of the rules and government of the court,
as these differed from those in use in many
States. After conference with the Attorney
General, it was ordered that, as sufficient
number Of jurors had not answered to their
names, taletmen be drawn to complete the re-
spective jur!es. It being general holiday, the
Judge ordered that the court adjourn to Tues
day, at ten a. NJ.
TUESDAY, April 28.-The court met punctual-
ly at the hour, and the following juries were
organized:
Grand Jury.-E. J. Dawson, Foreman;
Fred. Won Santen, J. C. Brandon, ]. Won Hol-
len, Sol. Legare, Glen. Hyatt, Edward Hatta-
way, Malcomb NJ. Brown (colored), J. E.
Smith, A. P. Taylor, J. ". Shuttle, J. F.
sres, Vim. Harvey, Thomas Hathaway, Wm.
Paul, John Dunn, E. II. Odenburg.
Jury No. 1.-R. NJ. Marshall, Foreman; r.
L. David, John P. Keip, Jos. Book, D. Ma
guire, A. Cameron, R. H. Werner, J. d..
Kornahrens, Y. Smith, C. o. Martindale, j. M.
Calvitt, R. d. Moore.
Jury No. 2.-W. s. Henery, Foreman; Min
go Hopkins (colored). T. C. Cox, Vim. Withers,
T. ". Bliss, John Keiser, ]. C. Magill, A.
Drappe, B. Lutgen, H. Slender, jacob Kruse,
Richard Caldwell.
Supernunaeraries.- Il. Selby, Wash Wal
ling, VIM. Marscher, J. c. Pawley (colore0,
d. Conde, P. L. Guillemin Saml. R. Marshall,
John Marion.
The Clerk announced to the Judge that the
juries were formed, and they were sworn.
The Grand Jury we're then charged by the
Judge in few words, on the nature OF their
duties and responsibilities.
After receiving the indictment of the State
vs.. Arthur Spearing, alias Chisolm and Fran
els Lopez, (both colored} for murder, the
Grand Jury left the court and shortly after re-
turned with finding of true bill against both.
No further business appearing the court ad-
;ourned, to meet to-day at 10 A. u.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

PosrorF1cE NoTIcE.-A letter-box, accessi-
BILE at all hours, has been located at the book
house Of Joseph Walker, on Broad-street, to
receive letters and papers intended for mail
ing, and an authorized messenger will convey
the contents of the box to the Postofice half
hour before the closing of each principal mail,
except for the carly morning mails, for which
the box will be empsied at s P. N.
STANLEY G. TROTT, P. n.
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THE SHE'LL HoAD.-we are grati6ed to state
that the work on this road has fairly COM
menced at spring-street, under the manage
ment of Mr.. Yocum, the contractor. The
nature Of the road has been already explained.
Mr. Yocum, by the terms Of the contract, has
four months in which to complete the work;
but he confidently expects that, if his plans do
not fail, the whole road will be opened to the
public by the 4th OF July.
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REAL ESTATE SA1Es.-Mr Jas. L. CAN'T sold
yesterday for Jas. Tupper, Esq, Master in
Equity
A plantation on the east side of Wadboo
Swamp, in st. Johns Berkeley and st. Ste
phen's Parishes, containing eight hundred and
forty-three acres. Terms, s70O-balf cash, the
balance in one year.
A lot OF land and two story dwelling house, on
the south side of Wentworth-street. Terms,
s1OOO-one-thrd cash, balance in one and two
wears.
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THE SALE br MULES, stock, harness, and
household and Office FURNITURE, by r. NJ. Mar
shall & Brother, this morning, is one particu-
larly worthy the attention Of buyers. See ad-
vartisemant
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NEW FRMeKT TARuT.-An important notice
from Mr.. Peake, the Superintendent of the
South Carolina Railroad, announcing new
through freight tariff for provisions and other
articles coming from Nashville and Chattanoo-
ga to this city, will be found in another co.,
.r,pou
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NOTICES N BANkRUpTcY.-Meetings OF the
creditors OF the aforementioned bankrupts, to
prove debts and choose assignees, will be held
at the Office Of the Registrar, Hon. R. B. Car
penter, No. 72 Broad-street, on the days and
at the hours named:
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FIRENrAN's REUNION.

DISTRICT CoURr-HoN. GEO. ". LOGAN,
PREs1DNo.-Lawyers, witnesses and others in
terested should not forget that to-day has
been assigned to call the civil docket, and pass
the sentences.
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TIE MEMORIAL AssocuHoN.-We are re-
quested to direct attention to the call publish
ed in another column) for meeting of this
association, to be held tomorrow evening.
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LOVERS OF LITERATURE are referred to Rus
sells weekly list of new publications, which
will be found in another part of to-day's NEWS.
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TEE UNITED STATES CorRr-HoS.' GEO. S.
BRYAN, PREs1DNe-TuEsDAY, APRH 2S.-The
trial Of the case Of the United States VS.. the
Hon. Alfred Huger, to recover certain moneys
and other property belonging to the old post
Office department., was resumed. Major Cor
bin, the District Attorney, briefly set before
the jury the facts Of the case, and Col. B. H.
Rutledge opened for the defence. His argu-
ment was not concluded when the court ad-
ioI,rned n
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Ton Dressing! Top Dressing!
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FOB
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,sA TOP DRESSING TO GROWING CROP
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for even wren applied top dressing it cannot De
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a.har - cron.. When crops have been previously
nannred ia the usual way, and found to be OF slug
eish growth may be augmented o5 the use OF tnls
This Fertilizer has been successfully used through
out the southern states during the past fifteen
years. ,x,rpocrrt1rn
sI-pER.pEOSPHATE OF LIME, letters from promi-
nent planters throughout the State Of South Carolina,
and analyses Of crops, see descriptive pamphlets,
which Will te furnished free OF charge; and all
orders flledpy H. w: hiASMAN,
Aprll IS No. 153 East Bay.
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THE TRuaRu.-The prize trumpet Of the
Orphans Fair is now on exhibition at Mr.
Hayden's. No wonder that there should be a
great rivalry for the possession Of so valuable
q nrizo
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BUSINESS, NOTICES.

H. HI.
II you want cheap Flank Books;
If you want cheap Stationery, Envelopes,
Paper, &C.; OF, MILLEn's Almanac;
If you want Printing executed neatly;
you want Books bound in any style, or Ac.
count Books made to order, with any desired
pattern OF ruling. 20 to HIRAM HARRIS, Agent,
No. So Broad-street.
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BILL OF MORTALITY Return of deaths with
in the City Of Charleston for the week ending
April 25th, 1868.
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UNDER DECREE IN EQUITY.

The Charleston Savings Institution u,. Mitchell
On TUESDAY the 18th May next, at II O'Clock, will
be sold at the Old Customhouse.
All that LOT OF LAND. with the BUILDINGS
thereon, situate on the west side of Rutedgestreet
measuring in front said street Is feet on the back
said dimensions more or less; bounding east on
Rutledge.street, south on land Of ". L. Webb. and
west on land OF Benz. r. Eyans-the said Lot being
part Of one purchased of Thos. L. Webb Trustee Of
McKewn Johnstone and wife.
Terms-One-fourth cash; balance In one. two aud
three years. secured by bond of the purchaser and
mortgage of the premises with interest from day OF
sale, payable annually. The buildings to be insured
and the policy assigned Purchaser to pay for pa
pers and stamps. JW. GRAY,
April 20 w2tl1 Master in Equity.
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House and Lot in Coming street.
BY J. A. ENSLOW & co.

TOMORROW, the SOth instant, viii be sold, at the
Exchange, at II O'Clock,
The LOT OF LAND, with the Brick Dwelling
House, containing Ave upright rooms and basement
kitchen and outbuildings, cistern said to contain
10000 Rallons situated the west side Of Coming
street, known as No. 81.
Lot measures A feet inches front by 1O9 feet in
DEPTH more or less.
Conditions -One.third cash; balance payable In one
and two years. with interest from day Of sale, payable
seyni.annually, secured by bonds Of the purchaser
and mortgage OF the property; buildings to be kept
insured and policy assigned; purchaser to pay J. A.
& Co. for papers and stamps. April %
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The CALDER HoUsE.-since Madame Gidiere
has assumed charge OF this hotel, formerly 30
well known as the "Planter's," it has grown
wonderfully in favor, as well with the transient
public as with the large class of persons who
desire frst-class private board at moderate
rates in quiet neighbornood, and yet in close
proximity to the business portions OF Broad
street and the Bay. The estimable hostess
has entirely refurnished the house in neat and
comfortable style; the servants are attentive
and well trained, and the table dhote is pro-
vided with an abundance and elegance that
fully sustains the reputation in that respect
which Madame Gidiere acquired when in charge
of the Mansion House. The rates are adapted
to the times and to the changed fortunes Of
our people, and, under its present manage
ment, the Calder House bids fair to become
one of the institutions of Charleston.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS Charleston Hote.-Capt.
John N. Jones, city; ]. c. Flaum, Walterboro';
Edward ". West, New York; E. c. Leaning,
Halifax Courthouse; John H. Smith, J. W.
Sanders, Baltimore; ". ". Sellers, Marion, s..
c.; W. P. h. Gidden, New York; James Ches-
nut, Camden, S. c.; AIr. and Mrs. R. &. Dela-
field, Miss G. G. Delafeld and Richard Della
field New York; R. J.. G. Wood, England; H..
d. Street, Timothy Street, and G. A. Follin,
city; j. W. Brawley, Jr., and b. b. McMowry,
city; J. ]. Jackson. Baltimore; Thomas Greene,
Columbia; ". L. Green, Columbia; John
Bishof, Augusta; VIM. T. Vance, Samuel W.
Melton, ]. P. Pool and c. B. Buist, South Caro-
ina; Geo. S. Cameron, city; Edward Halle,
Florida; R. S. S. Andres, wife and daughter,
Washington, D. c.; A. ". Jackman, Philadel-
phia; David Thomas, Samuel Thomas and son,
and John Williams, Pennsylvania; B. NJ. Black,
South Carolina r. Il. Zimmerman and wife,
st. Matthew's; James Frary, Columbia; ]. F.
Frary, Columbia; 8. E. Bailey, BishopYille; E.
H. Sudington, Z. S. A.
PauQion Hotei.-Benj. Grief, st. Stephens;
j. C. Magin, Monks Corner; c. NJ. Bessileau,
DR.. 7. G. Bessileau, city; Geo. strobhart, Gra-
hamville, s. G.; W. j. Scott. Atlanta, Ga; NJ.
C. Hall, N. E. R. R.; J. H. Blackman, c. H. &
DR.. R.; Peter K. Coburn, Summerville; W..
H. DeBerry, Lynchbu1g; W. L; yeale; Cam
den, S. C.; Major LaMotte and lady, Miss n.
c. IalIotte, Miss May LaNotte, St; Louis; J..
J. Ingram, Barnwel 9. H.; II. a. Ulmo, y. E.
R. R.; p. 4. Walsh Columbia; Mowry Nichols,
Harrisburg, Penn; James 5; Dotterer, ). 3.
Bridges City; F. H. Crouch, Barnweu; Miss =.
Jackson, Columbia; J. 3. CarTlSa11;, T., Mright,s
J. Nettles. South Carolina; W. G. Darden Ar
cher, Florida; S. S. Clifford. Massachusetts;
Mrs. E. A. Johnson, Barnwell; L; S, Orr; St.
James, Santee; d. a. Gasque, b. Speishts,
Colleton.
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MARBLE MANTELS, MONU-
.,Z,Uc t1L,a nSTOyEs S.r

FINE SELECTION OF MARBLE MANTELs
a constantly on hand at S. KLABER'S Ware
room. No 81 First avenue, near Third-street, New
York. Call and examine before buying elsewhere.
February emo
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1867.
Feet. Inches. Feet. Inches.
rEr Aco1pENr no rHE pHGNrx.

We have already alluded to the dam
age done this engine on the day OF the
parade. The engine had practice1 on the
Esd and had thrown solid stream OF
water two hundred and thirty feet; another
trial was not deemed necessary before the
parade. After that event. on returning to
the house, it was discovered that some
one had been tampering with the bolts in the
lower part Of the pump, the nuts being loosen
ed and marks of a chisel discovered. 1t was
found necessary to have this portion OF the
machinery recast, and it was removed yester-
day, and will be sent to the makers, Jeffers d
Co, New York. While this is being repaired,
the company have obtained the loan OF the
old Stonewan engine and will not remain mac
tive in case their services should be required
at fire.
FIREMAN's REUNION.
Last night the Palmettoes, who we're the re-
cipients OF the prize awarded to steamers, gave
a collation., to which their equally successful
neighbors, the Vigilants, were invited. A few
hours were passed very pleasantly in the inter-
change OF iremen's hospitaliries, and the even
ing was enlivened by song and sentiment, in
terspersed with few speeches from modest
orators. Among The invited guests were Major
Willis, the judge of the contest, and delegations
from various fire companies.
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audionesrs' 1pripatf Salts.
wy. LEITCH & r. 8. BRUNS,
Real Estate Brokers and Auctioneers.

Real Estate Brokers and Auctaoneers.
At Private Sale
One of the most desirable RESIDENCES In the
western part Of the city, situated at northwest cor
ner Of Lynch and Beaufain streets. Residence con-
tains four square and two attic rooms, with pantry,
ises kitchen, brick stable and cistern. and al
necessary outbuildings. The garden ts elegantly
laid out, and planted with the choicest roses and
eIotics; walks laid out in cement with arbors and
hedges Of perpetual green. Lot Is large, having q
front upon Beaufanstreet Of 50 612 feet by ITO in
depth. The premises can be inspected and price
made known, upon application as above, at
April % No. 25 BROAD-STREEf.
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BY MILLIGAN g. son.

THIS DAY, 29th instant, at No. 80 Washington
street, near Northeastern Railroad Depot, we will
SELL at 10 O'Clock,
The entire CONTENTS of Retail Grocery Store,
with the une1pired term Of lease and good will Of
said store.
Terms cash. April %