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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-04-21

A HANDSOME TEsTIMoN1AL.-The officers and
members Of the Palmetto Steam Fire Engine
Company, desirous of testifyng their appre.
citation OF their President, instructed Mr. A. r.
Levin to get up testimonial to be presented
to him on the 9th instant-the occasion of the
grand annual parade. Yesterday Mir. Lcwin
completed beautiful gold oval medal with the
palmetto in relief on ono side, surrounded BY a
garter with the motto Of the company, NoH me
tangere The crest OF the company is on n
shield at the foot Of the tree. On the diverse
are the words: presented 10 President Hugh
Ferguson, by the officers and members of
the Palmetto Steam Fire Engine Company,
Charleston, S. c., April q, 1862" On the SAME
face appears beautifully engraved represen-
tation of the steamer OF the company. The
whole is suspended By an elegant clasp repre-
scnting section of hose enclosing scroll, on
which is cmblazoned the word Palmetto"
This lich and handsome ornament was pre-
pared by Mr.. Levin, at Hayden's jcwclry cs-
tablishment, where it may be seen during the
week. The engraving is in Fischor's best
style.
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CHARLESTON BRANCH
LIFE ASSOCIAT TION
OF AMERICA.
PURELY MUTUAL WESTERN AND
SOUTHERN LIFE INSURANCE
SOCIETY.
OFFICE OF CHARLESTON DEPARTMENT,
No, 40 OBROAD-STREET.
Net Assets Of this Department Invested
I'm this Community,

THIS ASSOCIATION WAS ORGANIZED on THE
22d of juno last only nine months ago, anu has nl'
reodv secured M annual revenue from premiums on
e.Istfnr policies of nearly s5OO,0UO Five HUI
dred Thousand DolIarsl. Its new business for the
month of December was s72,J95 81, insuring the
amount OF Sl,157OOO. Its new business TOR the
month of January was ssG,524 II, insuring the
amount OF 81, G49,OO0
One months business being greater than that done
by the largest and wcalthiest Life Insurance compa-
nies in the United States during the entire FIRST
ycnr of their existence
The Association was first started by the most
wealthy and influential citizens OF 81. Louis, for
the purpose of changing the current OF Lille lnsur-
auce and Life Insurance capital from the East to
the West and South, and as its plan is liberal and
lust to every section, State and district, the wealthy
men of the West md Sou generally are insurinS
their lives in it, to the exclusion OF other companies
This is shown by the fact that the policies issued
during the months of December and January are OF
an ayerange amount OF 81 36s -, drawing an aver
age annual premium of s4ls 20
The largest average attained by any other compe-
nv In the United States is about $40 to each poll
ey while the average size Of oil policies existing in
this country is only about S2oOO.
These facts speak for themselves.
Officers.
Il. G. LopER, President cashier Peoples National
W. GEO. GIBBEs. Vice President Nv. G. whilden &
E. E. JENKINS, NJ. D., Medical Examiner.
Directors.
JOHN B. STEELE tof North, Steele & Wardeli.
o. IRWIN WALKER Walker, Evans Cossweiil
G. ". AIMaR, Druggist. ,c.,o.
Il. L. PEAKE, General superintendent sou'n Caro'
lima Railroad.
f. PANKNIN, Druggist.
JAS. Z. SPEAK, Jeweler .-,,,,,.
D. b. sILCOX, Wholesale and Retail Furniture
Mp. CARTER, Secretary and Agent,
March % 17r No. 40 Broadsreet.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS, APRIL 2O.-PacQion Eotet.
A. Wltlkosky, Camden; R. L. Beall, Lenoir, N.
c.; s. z. Mathews, W. Fl. Hitler, Kingstree; Z.
C. Washburn, Pom Pom; W. Woodraw. N. y;
W. D. Miles, Salkehatchie; j. H. Estill, Savan-
nah; C. Fl. Pettengill, Kingstree; DR.. Baker
aad lady, S. C; P. K. Coburn, Sammeryille; j. G.
Autley, Orangeburg; ]. I. Pendarvis, Summer
vile; G. H. Kirkland, ". A. Clark, Allenda!o,
S. c.; F. Zivefell, N. Y; G. Il. Dickinson, Es-
sex, Conn.,; Benjamin Gregg, ST. Stephens; R.
C. Logan, Kingstree.
Charleston HoteL-C. F. Hampton, Miss
Hampton, ;ilssissippi; G. r. Paine, E. Platt,
Jr., Boston; J. B. Sardly. New York; William
Gregg, Johns Island; John osley, Jr., Angus
ta; ]. S. T. Ellis, Richmond, KY; J. H. Elier-
son, Richmond, Va; VIM. B. Williams, New
jersey; Henry Durfee, Batavia, N. Y; R. A.
Clark, city; c. 1Iamberg, Columbia G. S. Hor-
ton, A. Il. Louis, New York; L. Titrerdecker,
81. Seiber, T. Seiber, Paris; L. We'll, T. Bloom
ingdale, Philadelphia; Miss Peck, D. H. Pier
son, New Jersey; j. H. Croney, c. N. Odell,
Wm. Miller, New York.
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Four PERSONS BURNED TO DEATH.-A shock
ing accident took place in st. Paul's Parish,
near New Road Station, on the Savannah and
Charleston Railroad. Oh the night of the 14th
instant, by which a colored man, his wife, his
wifes sister, and q baby fourteen months old,
met horrible death. Nothing was known to
be wrong until the morning of the 18th, when
somc persons who lived in the neighborhood
were passing by nd found that tho house OF
the deceased had been burned. Upon exam
ining the ruins they found the remains of the
whole family so charred and disisured as to
be unacceptable. 1t is supposed that the
FIRE broke out in the night, and that the smoke
suffocated tho unfortunate people while they
wero sleeping. A coroncrs inquest was held
by james ". Grau, Magistrate OF Colleton
County, and verdict returned of accidental
death.
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TIE MAY ELECTIoNs.-An election will be
held on Tuesday, the 25th May, in the follow
ing counties for the election of the following
| officers:
In the County Of Abbeville, two county COM
missioners and a coroner.
In the County of Anderson, school commits.
sioner and O coroner.
In the County of Barnwell, county commits
sioner and o school commissioner.
In the County of Chester, coroner.
In the County of Chesterfield, coroner.
In the County of Colleton, Il judge OF the
In lie fc County Ho bafhg clerk of the
court Of common pleas and coroner.
In the County of Edgefed, coroner.
In the County of Fairfield, a judge of the
prohate court, coroner and a county commits
sloner.
In lie County OF Georgetown, two county
comm isioners and coroner.
In The County of Horny, county commits
sioner.
In the County of Kershaw, county commits
sioner and coroner.
In the County cf Laurens, school commits
sioner and q coroner.
In the County of Lexington, county COM
missioner and coroner.
In the County OF Orangeburg, schoo! COM
missioner and coroner.
In The County OF Oconee, coroner.
In the County OF Pickens, coroner.
In the County of Richland, school COM
missioner and coroner.
In the County OF Sumter, coroner.
In the County of Union, coroner.
In the County of York, county commits
siouer and coroner.
We hope that good and reliable M On will bo
elect I'd to 6ll these Offices. Tho conservative
people Of this State should now despise small
victories. Defeat following defeat will demor-
alze the Radicals and prepare the way for
trump, in 1870 What have the white coun-
ties to say?
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TIE UNITED STATES COURT, APRIL 2O.-HoN.
GEO. S. BRYAN, PREsDNa.-RobertD D. White,
Andrew J. Evans and Alex. R. Knox were final
ly discharged in bankruptcy. 1t was ordered
that Joseph G.. Keys show cause On tue goth oil
May i@hy he should not be declared a bank
rupt. These cases, with the hearing Of sum
dry pc itions on matters pertaining to bank
ruptcy, were oil disposed OF.
In the Circuit Court-Nathan Williams,
ESQ.,, of Chester, 8. c., was admitted to prao.
tice in the United States Courts of the State.
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Ros1N.--n was reported few days since
that sale Of rosin had been made in this city
at So, "be highest price since the war;" This
is mistake, as rosin has been sold in tins
market at s12 per barrel of two hundred and
eighty pounds. Charleston is as good a mar
ket for naval stores as any in the country, and
as good prices can be had as at any other point.
Indeed, low grades of rosin have, within the
last four months. been shipped from Whining
ton to Charleston for sale.
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THE DAILY NEWS.

Largest CircuIation.-THE DlLLf NEWS
sEIW THE NEWSPAPER oSFIcLALLT RE
eoGNIzED as HATzNc TIE LARGEST CIR
CCLATION IN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON
PUBLISHES THE LIST OF LETTERS RENAlN-
INC IN THE rosToFFYcE At THE END OF
EACH WEEK. ACCORDING TO THE PRoViS-
IONS OF THE NE1Y PoST0FFIcE Law.
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TIE GERMAN OPERA, much improved and
strengthened since it's last visit 10 Charleston,
opens tonight at Hlbernian Hall. The opera
chosen for the occasion is Faust, always IA
vorite with tho Charleston public. Reserved
seats may be had this morning at Holmes
book house.
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RAMH.-A fresh supply of the roots of this
new textile has been received in this city, and
Mr.. R. J. Pearce advertises them for sale in ano-
ther column of to- days NEWS. We confidently
hope to zee the ramle soon occupy it's deserv-
edly important position as one of the staple
productions OF the South. The simplicity Of
its culture, the certainty Of the crop, and high
prices offered for the product, will, We think,
induce many of our planters and farmers to en-
gage in its cultivation.
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AUCTION SALES THIS Day.

JOHN G. Mu.NoR Co. will sell at 10 o'clock,
at their salesroom, Meeting-street, English
white lead.
MILES DRAKE will sell, at 10 o'clock, at his
store, corner King and Liberty streets, cloth-
ing, dry goods and hats.
salesroom, Meeting. street, boots, shoes, &c.
r. Nj. MARSHALL & BROTHER will sell at
half-past 10 O'Clock, at their Office, Broad-street,
mules vehicles, &c. .., :.
G. McBR1DE SMITH will sell al 10 O'Clock, at
his salesroom, Broad-street, horses, mules, &c
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TIE STATE LAND CooM1ssIoNEs.-Mr. &C. p.
Leslie. recently appointed Land Commissioner
for the State of South Carolina, in pursuance of
law, filed his bond yesterday, qualified and en-.
tered upon the discharge OF the duties Of his
Office. The Office will be opened forthwith at
Columbia, S. e. AL official communications
relative to the sale or purchase of lands may
be addressed to c. P. Leslie, Land Commits
soner, Columbia, s. C.
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THE CHESTER 9oo.-A fine specimen OF this
breed of hogs passed through the city yester-
day for Mr.. William Knox, OF Selma, Ala.
The porker in question was weighty and OF
good size. Quite number of thus breed have
passed through our city of late, Indicating that
some attention is being given to this branch
of stock-raising.
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ROBBERY OF ToBAcco.-Mr. Meyers, who
keeps store in Calboun-streei. on or about
the 1st of April lost quantity of leaf tobacco
from his establishment. Suspicion having
pointed strongly to Edward Middleton, colored,
he was arrested yesterday by officers Reed and
Nipson, and is now held on the charge for ex-
animation
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Fowl TuIEvEs.-Francis Albert, colored, was
arrested yesterday for robbing fowls from the
residence of Mr.. Unfug, No. 64 Quccn-street'
on the nigh. OF the 9th instant.
Joseph Glover, colorel, was also arrested for
tresspassing on the premises of Vim. Jones,
colorod, Rutledse-street, and robbing his fowl
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-04-21

F1aEMANs FAE.-The ladies of Sumter in
:ead giving fair about the 81 Of May for the
bene6k of the fire department Of that town,
which has Just been thoroughly organized, and
which has purchased I:w engine. The fair
promises to be quite success.
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TIE BLUE RIDGE RAIRoAD.-The executive
committee of the board OF directors is prepar-
ed to enter into negotiations with responsible
persons, who may desire to undertake the
work Of completing this road from Anderson,
S. c., to Knoxville, Tennessee-a distance of
152 miles to build.
Payments will be made in first mortgage
seven per cent. currency bonds Of the COM
pany, secured by the guarantee OF the State Of
South Carolina, for the punctual payment of
both principal and interest. The mortgage
covers unencumbered property of the company,
which cost three and a quarter millions of dol
lars in gold, and embraces fifty miles OF road
complete aud in running order.
Detailed estimates, plans, profiles and specl-
f,eations will be ready for inspection by June
1. 1869. Meanwhile approximate quantities and
other information concerning the work may be
obtained by application to Colonel james P.
Low. the chief engineer of the company at
Columbia. 8. C.
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Rtal Estate on Broad-strsst, at Auction.
Valuable Real Estate at Auction.
BY ]. s. r. BENNETT.

TOMORROW, the 22d instant, at II O'CLOCK, VIII
SELL dtAuction, near the tld Exchange at the cor
ner East Bay.and Broad.stseet,
The following pieces of valuable REAL ESTATE:
All that LOT OF LAND, with buildings thereon,
located at the northeast Of East Boy and 1nspec
tion streets, and known by the No. 22l. The Lot
very high and dry-measures sixty 1907 fee. front by
I25 feet In depth. The Residence contains six (6I
upright and two (2 attic rooms dressing room,
soreroom pantry. and three-story piazza gas, &C.,
large Brick Kitchen and Stables cistern and q
heathful, and the neighborhood highly respectable.
CcnditIons-Onc-third cash; balance pa, able in
onc two and three years, with interest payable
senii-annunlly, secured by bond and mortgage OF
the property buildings TO be insured and policy as
signed. Purchaser to pay for all necessary papers
and stamps. sthmwth6 April 81
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DUST AND RAN.-There was slight fall OF
rain yesterday, which laid tho dust in the
streets, much to the joy Of those who have had
to encounter its binding clouds. Considerable
rain is yet wanted to fill the cisterns, which
are generally empty.
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Sbirts anb furnishing GOODS.
THE REASDN WHY

ARE PREFERRED OVER ALL OTHER STYLES OF
Shirts in the market, is 10 be found in the recog
nized superiority of their
QUALITY,
FINISH
ANDFIT.
Just received u LARGE STOCK of the above
named popular make of Shirts, made expressly for
our trade, which are offered at reduced prices.
Also, Undcrshtrts. Drawers, Hnndker-
chfofs, Socks, Suspenders, Glover, Col
lars, Cravats, Bows, Ties, scarfs, and every
thing pertaining to gentleman's toilet, at
SCOTT'S,
MEE11Na.sT, NEARLY OPPOSITE THE MARKET.
january Gmos
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

ToRcK invites his friends to-day to lunch on
green futile soup, clam chowder, ish, roast
beef and the trimmings"
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SALE PosTPoNED.-The sale of imported
wines, liquors, &C., advertised by A. 81. Abra-
hams & Sons, TO take place this day, has been
postponed in consequence of the articles not
having been landed from steamer in time. Due
notice will be given hereafter of the day Of
le,
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MR. I. s. Z. BENNETT offers for sale, at
auction, tomorrow, at II o'clock, exceedingly
valuable real estate. We call the special atten-
ton Of those seeking investments of this kind
to his advertisement.
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLNA,e
GREENVLLE COUNTY. ~ y.

In Chancery. Wyman, Byrd q Co. .ps. Ord
6y 4 Hawthorn.-BIl to Foreclose Aort.
gage, &c.
BY virtue of the Decreal Order Of his Honor Judge
order OF Judge g.. s. Bryan, will sell to the highest
bidder, at Grcenvile Courthouse, on SALRa-DAX
In May next, --.-,,.g.,
The premises described In the pleadngs VIZ: All
that PIECE, PARCEL AND TRACT OF LAND, Eitu-
ated in the County Of Greenville, seven miles fouR
the Courthouse and six from the Greenvlle Railroad
Depot lying on both sides Of Reedy Hiyer oontaini
ing four hundred and ninety-nine acres. more or
less in high suite Of cultivation. Upon the place Is
located the well known Gotten and Wool Factory OF
the defendants. The Cotton Factory is In full opSfa-
tion with some nine hundred and fifty sLindles and
twenty -four looms the Wool Factory, with one hum
dred and twenty mule spndles, is also ngood orders
and successful operation. On the premises are 9
good TlouIiug Gr,st and Saw Mills, with Blacksmith
Shop-two comfortable Dwelling Houses, audi several
small Framed Houses for the operatives, with 3
nice Brick Church The water power at all seasons
Is sufficient to drive three tim es the amount Of fa>
chinery now IN operation. The country is remarka.
bly, healthy, with cmac unsurpassed In the United
States with sober, Industrious and energetic pop
ulation. Wooded lands adiacc.. T.ii csi,oered, ea
be purchased at reasonable prices This Is the best
opportunity for On investment 10 capitalists that
has been offered in the up-country since the it
Terms cash. Purchaser to pay for papers and
stamps. w. A. MCDANIEL, O. G. @.
Clerks Office, February q 1869. ~"
April 10 sw7m1 a
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The STATE MEDICAL Assoc1AT1oN.--A meet
ing OF this association, with Il view to its reor-
ganization, will be held on the Goth May, and
from the interest already shown in the matter
by the members of the medical profession
throughout the State, there is little doubt that
it will be put upon sound and permanent
basis. The association will be of great value
to the profession and will place South Carolina
in this particular on footing with her sister
States. The following is the circular calling
the meeting
CHARLESTON, S. c., April 10, 1869. j.
Dear Sn--The undersigned committee OF
the Medical Society oil South Carolina, IN con.
formity with resolution OF that body, ana at
the solicitation of several County Societies,
looking to the reorganization of thetotate Mec.
ical Association, and at the special request OF
DR.. John Douglass, of Chester, the surviving
yicc-prcsident of the association, woald ear
mostly urgo yor to attend meeting OF the
medical men of the State, to be held IN this
CITY on the Goth day Of LAY coming, IN order
to effect that organization 60 essential to the
usefulness and we'll being Of the profession.
Be pleased to notify the committee at your
earliest convenience OF the probability OF your
attending the meeting.
Respectfully.
J. SoMERs BUST, M. d.
VIM. c. HoRLBECK, N. D. Committee.
VIM. b. BAILEY, III. y.
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REPORTERS CRUMBs.-Council, last evening,
made arrangements to draw jury under the
new law.
The runners are very much incensca that the
captain OF the Pacific should get o crew from
the North.
The Mayor was empowered, last evening,
to appoint a committee of five to attend the
Memphis Commercial Convention.
Green peas and strawberries are getting
quito plentiful IN the market, but the prices
are stnl high.
The Whitman troupe left for Savannah last
evening. They may return during the annual
parade.
A number of Federal officials here are shak-
ing in their boots lest they should be sent to
coventry by Ulysses.
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DURING the spring and summer months We
will bind Magazines Periodicals, Law Books, &C., at
reduced prices.
Fino Note Paper 10 cents per quire. Envelopes 10
cents Per package
splendid assortment OF Playing Cards, at
COURTENAY'S,
April 16 fmw3 No Droad-street
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THE APPROACHING F1REMEN's ANN1vERsARY
is the chief topic Of talk all over the city. The
following delegation from the Philadelphia
Fire Department have arrived: MIR. George
Hensler, OF the Mechanics Engine Company,
Assistant Engineer Second District OF aPbila-
delphia; Mr. W. B. Porter, Treasurer Mechan-
ics' Engine Company; and Mr.. Henry Hof
Mechanics Engine Company; Mr. E. D. Wood
ruff, Jr., of the Waccacoe Engine Company, No.
10, chairman of the committee.
The Winyah Fire Engine Company OF George
town, S. c., will also be present. We under
stand they will be the guests Of the Stonewall.
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WE HAVE NOW OPENED A NEW AND co
w pLETE STOCK OF
FANCY DRESS GOODS.

Comprising BLACK AND COLORED SILKS,
Foullartl Silks Japanese Poplns. Coorcd, Striped,
and Checked silks, Mourning silks. colorcd Lustres
Lenos Mozambiques 3Iuslin and Cambria Robes,
Printed LAWNS Pereales and Peques, Silk and Worst
ed Figured Grenadines, &C., &C.
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LOCAL MATTERS.
THIS DIY

MEETINGS THIS DAY.
Hebrew Benevolent Society, at P. NJ.
Stonewall Fire Company, ut 8 P. n.
South Carolina Lodge. at 8 P. M.
HAYDEN Lodge, at half-past z P. NJ.
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MEETING OF CoUNcn.-The regular meeting
of Council was held last evening" at half-past
seven o'clock.
Present-The Mayor, and Aldermen Potter,
Moore, Olney, Dereef, Geddings, Whilden,
Yoigt, Lindstrom and Gale.