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CLEARED YESTERDAY

Steamship Pioneer, Wakeey, Wilmington, NC, Phi
ladelpha and Southern Mail Steamship Co.
Steamship Prometheus, Gray Charleston, E. A. Sou
Steamship Fanita, Freeman, New York, John F. Oil.
Bark Marianino Gaatola, Romeo, Gibraltar for Or
Bark Aimoner, Gray, sseua, Warren & Gregg.
Br. brig Hermes, Lees, Port Spain, j. Daiiett Co.
Schr Rapidan, Johnson Washington, D. Cooper.
Schr George Fales, Hall, Boston, do.
Sehr j. P. Speddon, Seaman Washington, do.
Schr Iona, Taylor, Washington do.
Schr Island Belle Pierce for Boston, was cleared on
Wednesday by Lennox Burgess-not as before.
ARRIVED YESTERDAY.
Steamer Frank, Pierce, "a hours from New York,
with mdse. to W. M. Baird d Co.
Steamer S. G. Walker, sherin, "a hours from New
York, with mdse. to w. M. Baird Co.
Br. bark George II. jenkins, Corning, 40 DAYS from
London via Falmouth, with mdse. to Peter Wright
Schr Mary Edward, MeCauley days from Sea-
comet, with mdse to Lennox Burgess
schr Naiad Queen, Chase, days from Seaconnet,
with mdse. to Lennox Burgess.
Schr White Squall, Brannock, days from WASH
ington, D. ca with chestnut rails to Jas. L. Bewley
schr Four Sisters, Laws, 2 days from Magnolia,
Del, with grain to Jas. L. Bewley & Co.
Sehr Olivia, Fox, day from Odessa, DEL, with
grain TO Jas. L. Bewley & Co.
Schr Clayton Il Lowber, Jackson, ! day from
Schr S. r. Gait, Truax day from Leipsc, DEL,
with grain to Christian d Co.
| Special Despatch to The EUeaing Telegraph.
HAyRE-DE-G GRACE, May 20.-The following boats
| left this morning in tow =
Z. d. Kennedy with wheat and corn to Hoffman
| & Kennedy.
| Jennie Lucas, with lumber to D. Trump Son.
Il. j. Curtain, with lumber to NOrcross Sheets.
Mahoney and j. B. George, with lumber TO Pat
| terson Lippincott
Lot Edgar, Wm Mackey, and Q. Blackwell, with
| lumber for Wilmington, Del.
| Edward Worth, with lumber, for Elkton.
| L.S.C.
Correspondence of The Epeging Telegraph
| EASTON a McMAHON'S BULLETIN.
NEW YORK OFFICE, May 1s.-Fiye barges leave In
| tow tonight, for Baltimore, light.
Joslyn with iron ORE for Baltimore.
| p. Tanney with scrap iron for Trenton.
/ BALTIMORE BRANCH OFFICE, May 19.-The follow
| ing barges leave in tow tonight, eastward
| ]. M. Sisson, g. II. Stewart w. j. Dunlap, E. r.
Matteson, Velocipede, M. O'Brien, @. DoWner, and
Alsx, TegnsI al VI ~ eeal fer New York.
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THE ASSEMBLY,

of Permanent Officers.
The Presbyterian General Assembly met
yesterday afternoon at 81 o'clock, according
to the programme, and was opened with
prayer by Rev. DR.. Fowler. The roll of dele
gates was then called by Rev. j. G.. Butler.
ID. ID. The Committee of Elections, ap-
pointed at the morning session, reported that
the only defects in the credentials presented
were those of form, and all the delegates
present were entitled to seats. The Assem-
bly, ratified the report of the committee.
The election of a Moderator being de-
clared in order, Rev. Wm Adams, d. D.,
nominated for that position Rev. j. Trumbull
Backus, ID. d., of the Presbytery of Schenec-
tady, Synod of Albany He said that the
only thing necessary to complete the harmony
with which the reunited Assembly had met
this morning was entire unanimity in the Sc
lection of a Moderator, and such a selection
would be the keynote of harmonious action
throughout the session. The Assembly by
unanimity elected DR.. Backus, who took the
chair amidst great applause
The Moderator briefly returned his thanks,
and, while feeling deeply the compliment of
his selection, expressed the deep reluctance
which he and every man must feel in accept
ing position of such responsibility at such
time. He trusted the session of the As
sembly would continue to be marked by the
same harmonious spirit that has thus far ami
mated it.
Rev. DIR G. w. Musgrave moved that Rev.
E. F. Hatfield, d. d., of New York, be chosen
Stated Clerk of the Assembly, which was una
nimously agreed to, and DR.. Hatfield returned
his Acknowledgements therefor.
Rev. Cyrus Dickson, ID. D., of Baltimore,
was chosen Permanent Clerk, and Rev. V. d.
Reed, of Camden, N. j., and Hon. s. F.
Mccoy, Of Chillicothe, Ohio, Temporary
Clerks.
Rev. G. w. Musgrave, d. D., of Philadel-
phia, moved that the special order of the day
for this morning, at 10 o'clock, be the recep-
tion of the reports of the boards and commit
tees of the Church in general, which was
agreed to. DIR. Musgrave, as chairman of the
Joint Committee on the Reconstruction of
Synods and Presbyteries, reported that that
committee was anxious to present their report
as soon as possible, and on his motion it was
made the special order for Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock.
. DIR. E. F. Hatfield, of New York, moved
that the second order of the day for
Friday (this) morning be the reception of the
records of synods and narratives, overtures,
and other papers Of presbyteries, which was
agreed to.
After prayer by the Moderator, the Assem-
bly, adjourned until this morning at o o'clock
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The c. II, Winnie and II. s. Armstrong left In ad-
Wilmington. LSC,
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ARRIVED YESTERDAY.

Schr Island Belle, Pierce for Boston, was cleared
Wednesday by Lennox 4 Burgess-not as before
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-05-20

MUSICAL FUND HALL. "A BENEFIT
N1 Matinee TO the members of the Orchestra hayins
assisted at the Sentz Hassler Matinee will given
SATURDAY, May 81, at o'clock. The Orchestra will
comprise fortyfye performers. Admission, 20 cents.
hold good for this Tickets sale at the prin
cipal Music Stores bl93ts
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05
A TORPID SYSTEM.

Sometimes, without any assignable cause, the
physical strength and animal spirits give way
and q strange torpor falls alike on the body and
intellect Thero is little or no pain perhaps, but
the natual vigor and elasticity oftho nervous
and muscular system seems to have departed, and
an indifference to tho pleasures Of life, and even
of It's grave takes the place Of that
earnest interest in both which oharaoterizes every
we'll balanced mind whom in healthy condition.
This state of partial collapse is often the pre-
monit0ry symptoms Of some serious malady. It
indicates Enthusiastically that tho vital powers are
Ian. uishing and need stimulant. In such cases
the effect Of few doses Of II stetter's Stomach
Bitters Is wonderfully beneficial. The great tonic
wakes up the systom from Its browse. Tho Sc
oretions and the circalations receive .
row impetus. The relaxed nerves re-
cover thoir elasticity under the operations Of
the specific, like tho slackened strength Of q
musical instrument 10 tho process Of tuning.
Lethargy and debility arc replaced by energy
and vigory the spirits rise, and life that almost
seemed burden while the season Of depression
lasted, becomes once moro enjoyable. That such
q radical change should be produced by a rem.
sdy entirely devoid Of the powerful alkaioids and
minerals 50 extensively used In modern prastise,
may seem incredible to those who pin their faith
on tho medicinal efficacy Of active poisons, but
II these skeptios will take the trouble to enquire
Of those who have tested the corrective and al
Tentative virtues of the Bitters under the circum
stances described, they will ind tho statement
to b true.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05
COURT.

The Court of Common Pleas and
General Sessions for Sumter County,
Judge JOHN T. GREEN presiding, is
now in session.
Judge GREEN commands the respect
and confidence Of all parties. Ye is
Doth honest and able, and dispatches
business with facility.
There is considerable business on the
sessions, or criminal side. The civil
I, business before the term is comparatively
light.
Solicitor SAMUEL T. ATKINSON is in
attendance, We are pleased to see, in
good health and spirits.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05
HON ICIDE.

"A difficulty occurred at Sumter, on
edncsday night last, between EDGAR
DisHop and CHARLES ROBINSON, two
.0'Ored men, which resulted, tho next
oay' In the death Of the former. The
deceased was stabbed in four places the
mortal wound being In tho left lnng,
"eaf the heart. ROBINSON was commit
'ea to Jail, to await his trial.
. inc verdict of the jury Of inquest
u NJ Hurst, Coroner---wss as follows:
That the said EDaAR BIsHop came
70 his death from wounds inflicted bv
some sharp instrume ent, supposed to be
'u the hands Of one CHARLES ROBIN
sDB."
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05
PLANTERS WAREHOUSE.

The splendid advertisement of this
popular establishment, published on
another column, in the absence of
notice like this, would attract the at
tention of our readers gen orally. But
we take pleasure in making special
reference to it, as characteristic of the
spirit of liberality which marks the con.
duct Of the business ofthat house.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05

The Five Dollar Sowing Machine purchased
by mo. January. 1866, from tho Family Sowing
Machine Company, So Nassau.S Street, N. Y. has
been In almost constant use ever since. It has
not been out Of or Ter once. Has cost nothing
for repairs, and find II simple and reliable In
operation, and always ready to sew. Thoae
friends of mine who use them with the new i'm
provoments are very much pleased. The ono I
have would not part with.
MRS. ANN w. CUTHBURT,
428 West seth Street, Now York.
Aug 81 3m
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05
BETHEL BIBLE SOCIETY.

We are requested to state that the
next Annual Meeting of the Bethel
Bible Society will be held at Bethel
Church, (Sumter Circuit) on the fourth
Sabbath Of the present month of Oct
The annual Sermon will be preached by
Rev. Il. NJ. Moon, and a collection
taken up in aid Of the cause. The
friends ofthe Bible generally are in
Vited to attend.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05
to-
FIRE.

We learn that tho Rail Road Depot
at Lynchburg, the stores of Messrs.
FURsTENBuRa and MOORE & BuDp1N,
aud considerable quantity Of cotton,
we're destroyed by fire on Monday uight
last. Cause of the fire unknown.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05

n0- The citizens of Sumter County,
white and black, are respectfully re-.
quested to attend political mass meet.
ing to be held at Sumter Court House,
on Friday, 10 o'clock, A. NJ, The 7th
Of Oct. 1870.
THE BLACK CITIZENS
Of Sumter County.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05

Mr Ifyou want to buy Harness, Saddles,
Trunks, valisss, Bags, satchels, Collars. Hsmes,
Chains, Riding brides, Martingales, Whips,
Spurs, Curry combs, Horse. brushes, Feather
brushes, Axle.grease, Oil, Leather, Saddlery
Hardware, and all Goods kept In first class
Saddlery Establishment, call at J. s. ToPHAN d
Co.'S, No. South Front Street, Wilmington,
N. G..
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05

p@- Sub. Committee, Concord Town.
ship, Union Reform Party:
Z. j. Shaw, Chairman-Laurence
Seymour, J. A. Fullwood, Benjamin
Seymour, (colored,) Thomas Pringle,
(colored.)
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05
CONIPLIM ENTARY.

We are indebted to DIR. WIN. Tut,
President, through e. H. Guy, Score.
tary, for card complimentary, to the
first grand annual Fair Of the Cotton
States Mechanics and Agricultural Fair
Association, which will open at Augusta
Geo., October rs, and continue for Eve
days.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05

The advertisement of MIR +. HALToM
FOLSOM, which appears in our columns
to day, Informs the public that be has
stock s. of Watches, Clocks, Jewolry,
Spectacles, &C., now on hand. We take
pleasure in commencing him to public
patronage. as young man worthy of
confidence and support.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05

04gr grA1v1eexy1l1RuB1
We iavasS stsSSlSs u S61s siv ,.nssS II
asssrs. Gre. ". wf.sxAss . o., IcCa...
MseAs, ~ 4Nhes6 stUs.A saase.
sasnhsnts \. I. xsdsS 9AYIss = Is, q.
~ IS Z. g: s'ai.ss' .ssess's! (f g Ss.ss =
These houses srs ;~en ksovu ss< .hs,. r,.r..,.
tls stessgsh, sssiSisy "a proS;sy. ~ IN
STS ysIsasf g a.; ]; ~ ~ ~ es,.
81 tie Cssolins tsrtiiisss, WhioS ESs SssS proves
y tns essasseess ssa saSxSseisaes of moro Aaa
ss;s q E. sTs & ys:s' e.. :: ::
nay q ns4iasa y isjsd disisaf s1pleation ana
pssulisrs<sss " sssson drought, rain In excess
-. rassx1x lRox Hoaxs:.;
. These works, through years, isvs nsaiatain,d
high reputation, and kept pace with the advaue.-
ins meshsnism Of che days They ere now elabo-
seAs-thcir sssy hem splivspias al thas portion
~ tho city In whfsh th>y are loeatsd.e 5HoKinss
are manufactured, and boilers, which are, war
r. ssnssa e and sh:.p = they can bs obtain
70 the sdvsrti:sneat ssrsly oar psopis shoaid
patr nise and build mp, ~ homo, such enterprise
asthis. Il II one Of the main sinsws OF the
strength and dsvslopueot Of eountry.
ST0LL, WEBB D. co. '.'e'~
Tho name Of this house Is thoroughly idsntided
with the Dry Goods trade of Charleston. Their
liberal system Of advertising, application to
buslnese. and general fAtrness and liberality In
dealing has built up for them an extensive trade,
both In The Wholesale and retail depar ;msnt.-
Buyers arc directed to their advertisement on
another column, tor information concerning this
popular establishment.
GRAVELgY.
Mr. 'dRAvzLsr has long bssn sossged in tho
Hayd~ hus ~.
an sxtent, probably, ~ any Southern house. He
isslso ono Of tho most reliable business men Of
Charieston. BY reference to his advertisement,
1t will DO seen that In addition to Hardware Cut.
lery and Guns, he deals In Agricultural Inple.
ments. Send your orders to him.
FOGARTIES BOOK DEPOSITORY.
We take pleasure in directing attention to tho
advertisement, with Catalogue No. ~, of this
well known Book Depository, to be found In our
columns. This concern enjoys large advantages
and keeps ON hand very satisfactory stock of
works, standard and miscellaneous, school books,
d., besides the general variety usually connect
ed with such an establishments.
EDWARD PERRY.
Mr.. PERRY keeps largo stock Of Books, Sta
tionery, DO, Paper Bags and Wrapping Paper
He sells cheap. and has secured by close attention
to business, largo trade. Attention is asked to
his advertisements.
SAFETY LAMP.
Mr.. J. P. Browne. Of 1875 Meeting Street, and
81 Broad Street, Charleston, 10 agent for South
Carolina for Perkins d Houses Non Explosive
Rerosins Lamp. Many advantages arc claimed
for this lamp over those nov in use.
Messrs. GREEN WAEsH are agents for Sum
ter, aud will be pleased to furnish these lamps,
or give any information desired concerning
them.
CHARLESTON HOTEL.
This old and popular first class Hotel continues
to maiutain Its reputation. In fact, we think IL
safe to soy that it is kept up with as little vari-
alton, in as good style of accommodation, as any
house in tho country, North or South.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05
rhe Sumter Watehznan.
TO Gun PATRONS.

We earnestly request those indebted
to the Waschnsan to make payment
We ask that the small amounts due US
be paid SO soon AZ portion Of the crop
is sold. There are many on our books
whose names must be (reluotantly)
stricken of, unless they pay up arrears.
Please friends remember these little
matters, and come up promptly.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05
REFORm NOTICE.

The Subcommittee Of the Union
Reform Party, Of the different precincts
osSumter County, are requested to meet
the Contra! Executive Committee at
Sumter, on Saturday next, 9th inst, ut
IL O'Clock, A. NJ.
The presence Of all indicated is earn
estly urged. Sumter, Oct. 9Th, 1870.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05

In The pursuit Of knowledge follow it where.
ever It is to be found-like fern, it is the pro.
duco Of all climates; and like coin, its circuia-
tion is not restricted to any particular class.
Tho knowledge Of curative can only be obtain
ed by q practical test, and thousands who have
ossnved that, write in commenting tho cold
Carolina Bitters.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05
THE SUMTER BOOK STORE.

This establishment has been consid.
crably enlarged, and many new and
valuable books have been added to the
stock, besides fancy articles, and gen
eral variety of stationery. Prices low
down.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05
"GoNE AsTRI.y"

"GONE AsERIAY"
Our "umbrel." 1t har;,, , name
written upon it-all in w6Fe:s sNo"har-
boring" lfyou please.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05

wineman's crystalized Worm candy-never
fails
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LATEST QUOTATIONS OF
SOUTHERN SECURITIES,

IN CHARLESTON, S. c.,
Co,rec,cd ,oceh!y Iy d. c. KA UFAfAN,
Broker, No. 25 Broad Street.
SEPT. 80, 1870.
90; do now, 72;@- do, regist'd stock, ex int
CRY sEcuR1rrEs-Augusta, Ga. Bonds, 90
so; Charleston, s. @. Stosk, lex or int -@4S;
do, Fire Loan Bonds, -@s7; Columbia, S.
RAlLnoAD BoSDs-Blue Ridge. (arst mortgage)
-@5o; Charleston and Savannah, -@65
Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta. -@s5;
Cheraw and Darlington, -s5 Greenville and
sntss ss@ IGs Ea.noss,ssa DO ss ssaa suss.
guarantee) -@ss; South Carolina, -@75; do,
IL; spartanburg and Union. -@6o.
RAILROAD Srocks- Charlotte, Columbia and
@2a; Northeastcrn, OILS; Savannah aud Charles.
ton. --@3l; soutI. Carolina, (whole sharcs)
ExcHAsos. &c--New York Sight, / off par;
Gold, l1l@1l4; Silver, 104.@
SOUTH CAROLINA BANK BILLs.
&Bank of Charleston. n......................... %
Shank Of Newberry""....".."..... ......".""97@9-
Bank If Georgetown..".."."."."" ""..."..-@l
Bank Of South Caroline. .l2@
Bank Of Chester"."... ............".....-14@-
Bank of Hamburg ......"....1O 100
Bank Of State of S. O. prior to 1861 100
Bank Of State Of S. O. issue 1851 and 1863 $50
*Planters' and Mechanics Bpnk ofCbarles--@- of
ton""......."............. ...............-@-
sPeople's Bank of Charleston. ...."...-@-
aUniOn Bank Of Charleston. .....-0-
Southwestern r R Bank Of fCharleston, %
(oid)....... ....-@-
Southwestern II Bank Of Charleston, o
new e: :..:'.......:. ..." :. :......."-9-
Farmers' and Exchange Bank Of Charles
ton.....".. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10
Exchange Bank of Columbia. .....70-
Merchants Bank Of Cheraw".. ..".".. CO.
Planters Bank of Fairfield ..........6(0-
State Of South Carolina Bills Receivable. 80.
City of Charleston Change Bils... .........95.
*Bils marked thus (A) arc being redeemed at
the Bank Counters Of each.
Jan IL ~
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11y1 6AsnTS ADDRTI6NAE 9
vih boy shoss VIII silver Or seppsr Ups. which
WI Says shs ga9 sfA ney gair ofshess; Com
afe beattifob' . say the least. Paresss, ~ it.
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Sent. 26th. 1870.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

The Burlington Patriot says that a
committee has been appointed to take
into consideration the feasibility of put
ting down pontoOn bridge at that
point.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

ming to satisfy myself, and to my as
constituent / saw that column of rain
was coming down without ceasing,
which, although hardly powerful
enough to lay the dust, was enough to
wet the hands or any article, and at
times it rained quite hard. The volume
of rain fell inside the inclosure, and
nowhere else, as the weather was, and
has been, bright and clear 81 the time
during the five days the rain has been
falling on these graves There are
thirteen of my family buried in the lot
of ground upon which it has been rain
ing. My mother, brothers and sisters
visited the spot yesterday and the day
before, to satisfy themselves about the
truth of the matter, and declare that
they too saw this wonderful phenome-
non. 1t has also been seen by over 200
other persons. took friend with me
when visited the spot who also saw
the rain as described. Mr.. John
Rossett, the keeper OF the cemetery,
told me that the rain commenced fall
ing in heavy drops about i've days ago.
am willing to take my oath as to the
truth of this statement"
So incredible did this extraordinary
affair seem, that those who saw 1t sew
eral days ago refrained from stating or
asserting what they had seen, for fear
that not only their veracity, but their
sanity would be questioned, and not
until number of gentlemen of the
first respectability bad seen and report
ed the result of their persesal ohssbea-
tions was any credence attached to the
truth of the matter. Take it altogether,
it is certainly the most astounding and
miraculous atmospheric wonder that
has ever been witnessed in this part of
the world, and win doubtless afford
food for thought, research, and observ-
alton, not only among scientific men,
but among ali classes. There are so
many to vouch for the truth of Mr..
Demoine's statement, and his character
for veracity is such that there can no
longer be any doubt of the fact that it
has been raining for the past five days
on the graves of his kindred.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02
AGRICULTURAL ITEMS.

Fifty Cinnamon are soon to be settled
in Shelby county, Iowa, to open up