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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-11-24

MEETING OF TIE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
BANK OF CHARLRsroN.-A number Of the stock
holders OF this bank assembled in the hall OF the
building yesterday morning, in accordance WITH
a call published in the daily papers. On motion,
Richard Yeadon, Esq, was called to the cnair.
He stated that the object of the meeting was to
to hear the reports Of the President and Board OF
Directors, and to tase such action as was deemed
necessary to resume business. Messrs. j. u.
Aiken, W. u. Lawton and M. P. OCoanor we're
appointed o committee to ascertain If quorum
was present. After an investigation, it was re-
ported that no Quorum was present, but upon
the statement OF Mr.. George A. Trenholm ana
others that the present meeting OF stockholders
was the largest ever held for years, and that no
Quorum had been obtained for twenty years, 1t
was determined to proceed with the business.
Mr.. W. NJ Lawton, from the Board OF Directors,
then read their report, which heartily endorsed
the action Of Mr. C. T. Lowndes, the president of
the bank, and commended the ability with which
the affairs Of the bank had been managed since the
war. In considcT ,tlon Of the eminent services OF
Mr. Lowndes dur ag that period, the directors or
fered resolution that the sum OF $4,000 be paid
him as On additional compensation, and that $25oo
be paid the cashier Mr.. VIM. Thayer, for his close
attention to the affairs OF the institution during
the same time. The report was considered as a
whole and adopted unanimously.
The presidents report was then read BY the
cashier, showing the manner in which the assets
Of the bank had been husbanded, and how the
liabilities were met. In May o, 1865, the out
standing circulation was 81, SOC, ,645; this had been
reduced 10 $22,24S and. from capital OF IS, co.,
900, fully $500, 900 had been saved. The stock had
now o market value Of SIS per share. state
ment of the assets and liabilities OF the bank, as
appraised by Messrs. H Il. DeLeon and J. H. Will
SON, at the close OF the war, and on the 18th in
stant confirmed the nattering exhibit Of thepresi-
dent On motion, the report was adopted unani-
mously, and the thanks OF the stockholders re-
turned to the president and cashier for their able
management OF the finances Of the bank.
Mr.. Il. &. DeLSon offered resolution that the
directors be authorized to apply to the Legsle-
ture for An amendment to the charter Of the bank,
by which the stock would be reduced from S.
to 1000 900 In shares OF SOS each, instead
of 500, the present par value, and that tue num-
Der OF directors be reduced from thirteen to seven.
After some discussion this was adopted, and the
stockholders having passed resolution request
ing the directors to take such steps as were ne
eessary for the s,eedy resumption OF business, the
meeting stood adjourned.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-11-24
BY SETH SPENCER.
DAvENEL TOWN LOTS, WITHOUT
III RESERVE.

THIS DAY, the oath instant, at II o'clock
A. NJ, at the Old Postofice, will be sold,
One hundred and twenty-four (l24} HALF
nan and Charleston Railroad, about Is miles from
Charleston. This Is an excellent stand for coun-
try stores. The land is well wooded with oak and
pine timber, and the health OF the place is con-
sdered good. Wood can be freighted at 81 per
cord.
Terms cash. plat to be seen at No. State
street. nova stuw3*
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WoLPIsH DoM0S. yesterday afternoon,
about hairpast 8 O'Clock, the historic corners Of
Broad and Meeting streets we're the scene Of
lively encounter between Lafayette Wolfe and
Mr:samson.s Wolfe had evidently been sampling
some groceries and was more belligerent than
when he played marshal to q Fourth OF July negro
procession. Samson encountered Wolfe and
asked him a few questions, but was not belli-
ecse. .Woler however, objected 70 being spoken
to by 50 damned Democrat n and threatened to
sslsp his head or, and having made pass at
tie Aforesaid head, the owner thereof coolly
knocked him down. Wolfe arose.. breathing
threateninss and daughter, and drawing pistol
OF huge dimensions went fos theSinckless Sam
son. The latter nufing morphine in the tainted
gale asd for his life, Wolfe following in hot pur-
suit me chase was q long and devious one, lead
ing through the halls OF the Courthouse and end
ing In taesGnerdhoase, where woife.was easily
bantared, as he asserted that one man could hold
him, but it would take three to manage his oppo-
nent An investigation into the case showed that
Wolfe grieying over the result Of the meeting Of
the previous evening, had sought TO drown his
sorrows In whissey. Samson. who was appa-
renty In the right suffered only in the particular
OF torn coat, which was rent by Wolfe at the
beginning OF the melee.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-11-24

MoRH OF THE RADICAL HEBTIEG ON Non
DAY NIGEr-BowEN AND SAWYER SUCCEED IN AD-
DRESSING THe FAITHFULLY. J. NACKBY LEFT IN
TIE DARK-ExEuNr 0nNB5.-At late hour Mon
day night, AFTER our reporter had left Military
Hall, degree Of quiet was restored and the chair
having been yielded 20 T. J. EacSey, call was
made for Bowen, and that specimen Radical ad-
dressed his constituents for three mortal hours.
He held himself up as the shining light and main
stay Of the party in South Carolina, and argued
the: DR.. Mackey was . dyspep'ic Democrat who
wanted TO I'LL the CusSomhoase ofices with the
d;sloyai. He deprecated the violence that has
seen displayed, and begged Oil OF his friends to
hsten quiesly to Z. j. Macsey.
TIE latter yielded the fVor TO Senator Sawyer,
Who repeued the charge Of having sold out the
Republican party. &c regretted the hostility of
the az Collector but he had ATTENDED the meeting
not to make strife, but to defend himself against
osners and he trusted none would now refuse to
listen 70 7. J. Asckey.
The ex-Alderman did not wait for more ex-
ssnded invitation, bat at once began philippe
against tae preceding speakers, and showed how
they had been and we're still nurturing Democrat
10 yipers in the party bosom. During hls remarks
ories OF morphine was raised By Tho opposition,
and at last some malicious individual turned or
the saA Mackey continued for awhile BY the
sisht ofaoandle, bu. most OF the audience had
~ with Bowen and Sawyer. and the farce was
Hnaliy brought to q sudden close by blowing ont
ths last e1ndie.
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Anrtiom Sales.--future man.
BY LOWNDES 6 GRIMBALL.
BUILDING LOTS ONRUTLEDGEA AVE-
Id NUE.. NUNAN AND PAYNE STREETS.

Will be sold on THURSDAY, December 0, at the
Old Postoffce, at II O'Clock, x
Q LOTS on west side Rutledge avenue, one door
north Of Nunan street, each 40 feet by 2ls feet
deep.
8 Lots on north side Nunan street, each 40 feet,
by 137
no. and one 40 feet by 215.
Terms-One-thlrd cash; balance secured by
bond and mortgage in one and two years. Pur
chaser to pey for papers and stamps. P1ats may
be seen our office. nOv17 %, a. 20 dec /, o
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D ROOK Yh
~ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Issues all kinds of Life and Endowment poh-
cies. Dividends annually In cash. Only Com
pany having the Definite Guaranteed Surrender
Value Plan Policies, worldwide. Second to no
Company In the United States for stability, hbe-
rality and economy.
Ofice No. 141 Broadway, New York.
CHRISTIAN W. BUCK, President.
WILLIAM M. COLE, Secretary.
State Agency No. IS Broad-street, second floor.
Local and Canyassing Agents wanted through
out the State.
Apply In person or by letter to
JAMES G. HOLMES, JR.,
General Agent for South Carolina.
juIyl2 mwfemos
X RDIAN MU T u AL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
E W 70 R K.
ORGANIZED IN 1850.
ALL POLICIES NoN-FoRPMTABLE.
HALF LOAN TAKEN. NO NOTES REQUIRED.
LAST CASH DIVIDEND tFIFTY) 50 PER CENT.
P0oes in force. $25 ,0OO, QUO
ASSete At'Vo,o~o
Losses Paid NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 100000
oFFICsIs
W.. PECKHAM President.
wBL T. HOOKER, vice-President.
l. McADAM, Secretary and Acsuary.
G. A. FUDICKAR, Superintendent.
DIRECTORS.
Hon. John 4. Dix, New York.
Hon. James Harper, Firm Of Harper Bros.,e
Mayor New York.
John J. Crane, President Bank Republic.
VIM. NJ vermilye, Banker, yermilye q Co..
Chas. G. lockwood, Cashier Newark Banking
Company.
Hon. George Opydyke, ex-Mayor New York.
Minot C. Morgan, Banker.
Thomas Rgney, Firm Thomas Ngney Co.
Benz. B. Sherman, Treasurer New York Steam
Sugar Refining Company.
Aaron Arnold, Firm Of Arnold, Constable Co.
Richard q. Bovine, Wetmore Bovine, Lawyers
E. v. Haughwout Firm E v. Haughwout & Co.
VIM. Wnkens, Firm OF Wilkcns Co.
Julius H. Pratt, Merchant
Wm. W. Wright, Merchant.
Charles ]. Starr, Merchant.
William Alien, Merchant.
Geo. W. Cuyler, Banker, Palmyra n. y.
Geo. T. Hope, President Continental Fire Iasur-
ance Company.
John C. Sherwood, Park PEsca
Walton II. PecIham, corner FGth Avonpe and
Twcnty-thrd strect-
Edward IL. Wright Ecwrk, d. !.
Geo. W. Farlee, Coanacisor.
w. L. Cogswcn Merchant
KlGEh & fBslGETEL,
General AGENTS for South Carolina and Georgia.
OGice NO. 20 RrOaa strcet,
Charleston, e C.
Or. T. Rx,sNsrJsHlA, EIa0oiau.3 Physieiaii-
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fumber, 5nel, &e.

NOAL! COAL GOA L |!
300 tons Red Ash Egg COAL landing from Brig
'"'''''' Ii. F. BAKER & CO.,
Coal Yard,
nova, No % Cumberland street. y
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DACIFIC GUANO COMPANY'S
COMPOUND ACID PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
PoR
COMpOcTrNc vvITJy COTvrON cEED

COMPOSING WITH COTTON SEED.
This article Is manufactured at the OOmpany's
Works under the direction and superintendence
OF DR.. RAVENEL. Il contains the same clements
OF fertility as Soluble Pacific Guano, except that
it is not furnlshed with ammonia 1t is prepared
expressly for composing with cotton seed, which
furnishes the element Of ammonia-the ob,cet be-
ing to render that side product OF the plantation
available TO the highest degree as an element OF
fertility.
SO cash, or $50 on 1st November, 1870, for ap-
proved city acceptance or other good security.
For further and particular information, aapy
to the undersigned
J. N. ROBSON,
Agent for South Carolina
Nos. l and 2 Atlantic Wharf.
JOHN. s. REESE & CO.,
General Agents Baltimore.
oct27 wrm3noaD&C
DERUVIAN GUANO.
100 tons Genuine PERUVIAN, landing ex
schooner Margaret and Lucy, for sale low.
novl5 J. A. ENSLOW 90.
MO. 1 PERUVIAN GUANo
$50 tons No. 1 PERUVIAN GUANO, nov land
ing from schooner Archer Reeves
For sole by +. J. HH&G j co
Royl0
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fertilizers.

ID HOSP II TIE ROCK.
Phosphate Rock OF high grade, delivered at q
wharf In the city, or alongside of ship. For
sale by II. r. BAKER a. Co.,
noy22 mwf No. 20 Cumberland street
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No restrictions on travel Only sound lives in
Loan Of portion OF premium allowed when de-
sired.
per cent
Attention is especially invited to the Ten Year
Non Forfeiture and the Return Premium plans.
Insurance by the latter costs tie policy-holder
ONLY THE INTEREST UPON HIS ANNUAL PREMIUMS,
for the Premiums themselves are returned at
death In addition to the full amount OF the Policy
This Company is chartered under the Laws Of
the State OF New York. and 1t Invites the closest
scrutiny into It's condition as exhibited IN official
reports OF Insurance Departments OF New YORK
and Massachusetts,.
SPECIAL. AGENTS IN THE STATE AT LAEGs.-A. j.
NORRIS, j. D. WlLKIE, J. NJ. HUrS0N, Q. A
DESAUSSURE, C. G. STEPHENS, J. J. MACKE1,
4. p. CAN'T, S. II. SYDN0R, ID. X. M0UZOS, e.
d. RHODUS, l.. q. STEPHENS.
RRFERgNcgs.-H. z. IAUREY, ESQ.,, R M
ALEXANDER, ESQ.,, RICHARD CALDWELL. Ksq,
M. II. NATHAN, Rsq., MessrS. ST0LL, WEBB Il
CO., Messrs. II. C0BIA co.
DR.. W. Ia FITCH, Medical Examiner.
LOUIS SHERFESEE,
Agent for Charleston, s. c.,
OFFICE No. 40 BROAD STaBET, Second FloOr.)
nOv23 IS
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Jnsaranfe.
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SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY
COMPANY,
or NEW YORK CITY.
President ROBERT L. CASE; Vice-President, TTEo.
r. WHBrMoRE; Secretary, ISAAC Fl. ALLAs.
General Agent for South Carolina, '" hVTsos
TOWNSEND, Aiken.
oRGANIZED IN 1862.
Assets, December 81, 1898. 81 ,SS4 $40 go
Amount insured in 1868. ...ll, ,ooI, SS9 "
Claims pad ........ 1859 90
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NO l PERUVIAN GuANO.

$50 tons No. PERUVIAN GUANO, now land
ING from schooner Archer & Reeves
For sole by +. J. HHl{1 co
p0vlO
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-14
IamenIabIc occurrence

Yesterday morning about . O'Clock,
James Herrick, lad between thirteen and
fourteen years of ages on of T. c. Her
rick, merchant of this city, was instantly
killed by the premature discharge of gun
while hunting This sad accident occurred
a short distance beyond the limits of Edge.
field near his fathers residence. Young
HeTrick was climbing over log, had
placed the gun on the other side when il
was discharged, the contents lodging Just
above his eeyes, from which wound
death Immediately resulted. The inteli-
gent and spTightly youth who passed SO
suddenly from life to eternity was the pride
of the household, and was held in high
esteem by the entire neighborhood He
had lust recovered from a long spell of
sickness, and his associates reioiced al
the prospect of again enjoying his com
pany, but alas! the reaper came, and
suddenly his young spirit took its flight.
At school he was general favorite. and
there Was not one among his large class
| but loved him At the close of the session
last summer year ago, he contended foI
the honors OF his class, and in declama-
ton bore off the prize. We well remem-
Der his fine delivery on that occasion, and
the rapturous applause Of his classmates
when it was announced the judges had de.
clared him the successful aspirant for ora
torical powers. His companions, while
they will deeply regret his demise, should
also attempt to initiate those virtues which
made him respected and loved 10y all We
| deeply sympathiza with the parents of the
| deceased in this their sad bereavement.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-14
sin Another Improvements.

Either the acids used in the preparation,
and inseparable from them, or the action
OF the weather rapidly fades and totally de-
stroys The preservative and ornamental
qualities Of most paints. We have long
needed IN general use n paint combining
cheapness, durability, beauty and bright
ness Of color, body ard capacity Of cover
ing, working and drying well. Such is
manufactured by the Harris Patent Paint
Company, in Pittsburgh, Pa, from new
article, unaided by acids or rotting pro-
cesses. Absorbing and rendering uRin-
dammable the oil in which it is ground and
mixed, forming a non-conductor of heat,
when applied and dry, neither cracks nor
blisters by fire nor frost, neither fades nor
washes off II is claimed that pound for
pound it VIII cover double the surface rs
will white lead coating the same body.
Let US be benefited by this improvement
here. We ask our painters and dealers 10
examine into its merits.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-14
STATE CONVENTION.
DecIension of F. e. bennington

DecIensiOn of r. &. Huntington.
In answer to repeated calls upon T. G.
Huntington, Esq, through the columns of
the Columbia Herald to represent Maury
county in the approaching State COnven-
ton, that gentleman declines in card
which is published in the sbove-named
paper of yesterday:
EpIToE COLUMBIA HERALD: Ii am deeply
sensible of the compliment conveyed in the
decided partality expressed by yourself
aud others, through your paper, for me as
proper person TO represent the people of
Maury county in the Convention, to which
delegates are soon to be elected, to reform
the organic law Of our State. Nor am
without that measure of ambition -lauda-
bic, hope-common to my fellow citizens
Nor am insensible to the demands of pa
triotism, having been educated to
believe that every citizen owes du-
ties to the State which are para
mount to private interests or per-
sonal convenience. Yet believing, also,
that the county of Maury has among her
citizens number of gentlemen equally, if
not better, qualified to legislate for the re-
stoTation and preservation of the great
principles which constitute the organic law
of all wise, Just and well-regulated govern
men g. and who are more than willing o
serve the present emergency, permit me to
make this respectful acknowledgement to
yourself and other friends for the compli-
mentary manner in which my name has
been used, and, for the reasons given, and
others of a business character, to positively
decline being looked to as a candidate or
aspirant for any public station.
Respectfully, your friend,
F. c. DUyyTNGToE.
CoTTDIRTA Nov. 1869.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-14
xa. xc,t,ca.

The misunderstanding between the State
Legislature and the former lessees OF the
penitentiary still remains unadiusted. 1t
was hoped at the time the committee of the
Legislature visited the institution and con
ferred with the gentlemen referred TO. and
also investigated the condition of affairs,
that some immediate steps would have been
taken to settle the matter. We censure no
one, for we know not where the blame lies,
OF whether it be anywhere further than III
tho manifestation of too much indifference
upon subject of deep importance. The
present condition Of things is at least I'M
fortunate. If we are correctly informed,
instead of being source of remuneration.
the penitentiary is one of expenditure to
the State. The machinery and fixtures are
comparatively idle that might he busily
employed in the turning out of such articles
as arc in daily demand throughout the
country. There are from 100 TO 800 con-
yicts confined there and, while the bast
of discipline prevails, the principal part OF
the labor they have performed of late has
been upon the QuarTies and in extending
| the east walls of the inclosure. With a
| settlement of existing difficulties, and the
| employment of an experienced man whose
| individual interests would be enhanced
/ proportionately to the profits of the insti-
tuition, it would, we think, be far different.
Those sentenced from the remotest coun-
ties of the State are sent here to pay, by
incarceration and labor for term Of years,
the penalties of their misdeeds. The very
best means whereby that labor can be d.
verted into profitable channels, or at least
into channels that would not be public
expense, is a matter of the highest con.
siderahon. This subject is an important
one. We know Of no one that more i'm.
peratively demands early and judiciou'
public and local legislation. We trust thai
it will soon receive that attention which it
magnitude and interest so eminently de
| qapxra
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-14
TWO HUNDRED MILE RACE

from the San Francisco Alta, oct. 81.
Yesterday large numbers of people
visited Bay View Park, to witness the
two hundred mile race between William
Walsh and Neil Mowry, for a stake of
81, 600 aside and a championship gold
medal, presented by Mr.. Silas Seleck, the
proprietor. According to the terms of
the race, each man was to be allowed 20
horses, with five in reserve. AT an early
hour the contestants presented themselves,
and the horses provided for each were
examined. The riders started soon after
nine O'Clock, and up to the completion of
the 40th mile the chances seemed about
even. At this point, Walsh, in changing
horses, fell, and was so badly injured as
10 cause a delay of some two minutes.
During the early part of the race, Walsh
was decidedly the favorite, but Mowry,
who had been saving his stock, soon made
up the difference, and calamity won the
race and the title of champion rider for
long distances. The following was the
time made Mowry, hours, IS minutes
and A. seconds; Walsh, . hours and 10
seconds. The best time for one mile
made during the race was nv Nalsh-in
, minutes and 10 seconds.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-14
POPULATION OF SOJrCEE CARO-.
LIMA

The census of South Carolina is now
being taken, and has been completed in
nine counties. OF the result IN these
counties, letter to the Charleston NcW5,
from Columbia, says:
From these aggregates we see thai, in
the nine counties, the final result is an in
crease Of just % whites and decrease of
l, 94l cOlored inhabitants These fiuctua-
tons of population are referable 10 so
many causes that concentrations just now
would he unsafe The negroes are mi
grating toward The coast and the cities
Immigrants are coming in Death is do
ing its work with unequal hands But
there are some anomalous facts-sOme
that go against the coast migrating idea
For example, in Anderson there has been
4 decrease of whites and an increase of
negroes, and that at the very foot of the
mountains. But here, in a population 50
largely white, the mark of war is most
visible In few weeks we shall have
full returns Till then theories may be
held in allegiance"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-14
object of the Police Meeting

The newly appointed police, which has
just been selected, enter upon their duties
at once The Mayor and the committee in
the selection have been actuated by no mo-
tives other than those for the benefit of the
city Their selections have been made
with caution, prudence and discrimination.
The first meeting of the new police since
their appointment will take place in the
morning at 10 o'clock, at the rooms of the
Council Chamber We learn that the OBJ
ject of the meeting is to systematic their
plans for effective city policing, to discuss
and determine upon measures coming
within the purview Of police duties A
uniform will likely be adopted and other
details essential to efficient organization
may be entered into The new force. it is
believed, enter upon the discharge of their
| duties with full and realizing sense of the
responsibilities of their positions To-
morrow morning, then, marks another
event in the history of the city. A new
police that has not been operating for two
years and over, comes back to service with
| the mace, the badge and the baton.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-14
CITY NOTICES.
The EhenIeE.

We are pleased to perceive that the truly
brilliant artistic, Miss Jean Hosmer, has
been induced to remain with rs for one
week longer, commencing tomorrow night
as Mary Stuart, in the great fye-act his
torical play OF that name. Miss Nellie
johnson makes her re-appesranee as
Elizabeth, and the piece is cast to the en-
tire strength of the company. The favor
tie farce of the Swiss Cottage viii be also
presented. Let full house witness this
truly great bill