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sPARKs FROM THE WIRES.


The Schuylkill rose FIVE feet at Philadelphia
on Sunday night, and is still rising. nood is
impending.
The deralcation of the city treasurer Of St.
Louis reaches $4,000.
The evidence OF McFarland's insanity is IN
creasing In strength as his trial goes on.
Seven hundred New York ship-carpenters have
struck. The strike extends to Brooklyn, Jersey
City and G:eenpoint.
The New York Methodist Central Conference
voted Yesterday in favor OF lay delegates.
The ill.feeling in Madrid between the regulars
and the volunteers has nearly subsidized.
There are sl12, 600, ,Oco in coin in the Treasury,
including s37, 600 900 Of coin certificates and cur
rency.
The washington Star says senator was oi'
fered Georgia State bond il he would ro'e
against Bingham's amendment; and another
senator was offered large sum of money II ne
would influence the vote OF his brotller-in-aw III
the same direction The bribes were refused.
The Postmaster General has ordered the re-
lection OF all bids for the transportation OF mails
submitted by Bryan Tyson, who sent circulars
throughout the country proposing 10 form com
binations to secure the contracts.
The Georgia Legislature met yesterday and
adjourned to tomorrow.
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*. H. IL.
A Tale OF Horror from Sumter.

SUMTER, April lG.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEWS
The following letter is published in Radical
paper OF the 18th Instant:
SUMTER, S. c., April 10, 1870.
TO his Ercpliency r. X. Scott:
GoyER<oR-l respectfully ask you to send o few
men into Sumter County. would like two men
sent to 1nY house as the Ku-kluX are still organ
izing, and the cOored people iiafe no protection,
&c, &c. Very respectfully.
Your obedlent servant.
DAVID G. ROBERTSON.
Here is certainly case OF Ku.KluX on the
brain. The whole history Of the affair which has
SO worried and frightened Mr.. Robertson Is well
known here, and give it for the benefit OF those
not In the secret.
Three days before Mr. Robertson wrote his
aforesaid famous letter TO Governor Scott the
sheriff OF this county, Thomas J. Coghlan, full
blown Radical, mot a Democrat, aud weaon't be-
lleve Ku.Klux,) sent some OF his deputies all
good Radicals, to levy Oh some of the property OF
Robertson under an old execution remaining un-
satisfied in his Office How these deputies behav-
ell we do not know, and whether they passed
themselves or as Ku.KluX we can't say, but sure
It is when they left Robertson, he very soon as
serted the Ku-Klux had agaln visited him, and
then followed his Governor Scott lister. We can't
help thinking, therefore that this must be case
of Ku.Klux on the brain. Just to think OF the
Radical deputies of Radical sheriff being taken
for Ku.Kluy by t'snall Radical |"
SUMTER.
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TIE CITIZENS Reform MOVE
MENT.
A Voice from Alabama.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEWS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEWS.
Peace and good order, In social as we'll as
political affairs, call for prompt and decided ac-
tion. The most plausible and least compromising
rally ground IL that on which THE Citizens
Party OF South Carolina have planted their ba n
ner The question for the South Is simply this:
Whether order or anarchy be most eligible It
was ravorite maxim Of Mr.. Justice Marshall,
that 10 strict observance OF justice and public
faith ana steady adherence to virtue are the
fundamental principles OF good government"
Not Only pubic good but public JIith demand a
departure from the long cherishelido OF Demo-
cracy. Cut short vain hope No longer permit
the delusve glorcs Of ante belitn specialilies TO
cOntravcne an effort whose success Is OF the
utmost consequence to all.
The Utopia OF Moore or Republic OF Plato was
not whit more Imaginary, nor coull be more
alRlless in efficacy, than our quondam Democracy.
This Innovation, II the "CitZcns' Party y may be
called one, may not commend itself to some; hut
the many who apprehcnd the grave and trench
lous consequences 10 our social, financial and
political institutions, who fOrcsec the end Of pol
icy already too long and too tenaciously persist
ell H. will dcspisc no means, not positiy ely anita
gonlstic to Southern honor and to Southern
principle for redrcssing and re: rlevlng nwlse
legislation and iniudicous cnactments.
The Increased AMI increasing favor and impor-
,ancc that attach TO ''rle Press RcSoutiuns'' Of
Juth Carolina Is an earnest OF the wholesome re-
suits that will follow their successful adoption
and operation. And when the press Of State
unite 50 determlnedly upon apoicy OF public veal,
we may be sure there can he few mIsgivings as to
the unity of voice and sentiment OF her people.
Here the bone OF contention In our own state
lies, and makes the demonstration too patent for
cavll that the or9dnS-tllc press-the eXponents
of honesty and Justice, equal rights to- au must
be co-wol kers
If the journalists OF Alabama would eschew the
personal controversies that 20 much embarrass
their attention to the political and vital concerns
OF the state, the hopes OF her anxious people
might have something to rest upon.
Alabama might profit by the example oil her
ollcr sister, and, with her, follow ont the grand
maxim of the great Athenan orator by
Action Action United Action 7!
CAIPE DIEM.
Eutaw, Ala, April Q.
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WASHINGTON.
UH;rEE4SHING TWO THOUSAND
SOUTHERNERS.
The Names from South Carolina.
ESPECIAL rELKeRAa TO THE NEws.l

WASHINGTON, April is.
The new bill for the removal Of the political
disabilities OF about two thousand Southerners
was reported to the Senate to-day. The list COM
prises many influential citizens OF the South, but
none OF the members OF Congress, or Of the army
and navy, who resigned TO promote secession. 1t
is supposed the bill will pass without serions op-
position in the Senate
The following are the persons from South Caro-
lima whom 1t is proposed to relieve by this bill :
K. T. Morgan, OF Chesterfield; L. B. Johnson, OF
walhaa; John T. Walker, David p. Duncan,
Jayan Bryant, DR.. ]. Winsmth, John r. Gassett
and'Elias Wall, OF Spartanburg; J. C. Hope and j..
H. Hendrix, OF Lexington; NJ. l.. La!ar, Andrew
c. Davis, ard John A. Shells, of Richland; j. F.
Drake, of Society Hill;J. D. NJ. Dobbins, A. D.
Norris, Elijah Webb and John Wilson, OF Andei-
son; NJ. F. Mitchell, Robert A. Thompson and
Isaac Wicklin, OF oconee; W. C. Harris, of Lau-
rens: james E. Hagood, E. II. Griffin, Thomas r.
Breclnridge and Stephen D. Keith, Of Pickens;
Warned P. Pool, William K. Easley and James A.
Moore. OF GreenvIlle; John Hail, OF Edgedeld
County.
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Tho question rs to the capabilities OF women
to serve US jurors having been raised by The pro-
plc and press Throughout Wyoming Territory,
where several females composed portion nl the
puncl at one term Of the court recently Judge
Howe, of the Supreme Court OF that Territory,
has written out for publication his observations.
lie frankly admits that Notwithstanding the
s:ronr prendces he at first entertained against
the policy. the women acquitted themselves Win
such dignity, decUrum, proprlcty OF cohduct, ana
intelligence as to win the admiration ol every
rair.mlntcd citizen Of Wyoming. They were care
ful painstakiug, intelligent and CONSCIENTIOUS.
They were hrm and reSOute for the right as eS-
tahshed hy the law and the testimony. Their
vcrdcts were right and after the grand jury had
been In session Two days. the dancehouSc Keepers,
gamblers and deInt-rROrtte ned ont Of the city in
disnay, 10 escape the Indictment or women grand
Jurors In short, he says he has never, in twen-
ty-ivc years of constant experience In the courts
OF the country seen 4 more faithful, intelligent
AMI rcsolutely honest grand and petit juriaS Than
these. The judge also takes occasion o deny q
dispatch which was sent ont 10 the worl, that,
locked up together all night for -FOUR nights. lie
AYERS that oDly TIVE nights intervened during the
trial. and on these the jury were quartcrcd at q
hotel. the women being conducted hy bailiff to
n large and suitable apartment. where beds were
prepared for them, and the men to another all
Joining where beds were prepared for them. an'l
where they remained in charge ol sworn officers
until morning, when they were again all cOl-
Quoted to tho parlUr, and from thence In Dody
to breakfast, AMI thence TO the jury room which
was q clean aud comfortable one, carpetcd anu
heated, and furnished with all proper convent
elCeS.
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COLU NJ BIA.
THE BANK ROBBERT.
How the Cracksmen Worked-An InSe-
nious Job.
SUNDAY NIGHT, Ap'

SUNDAY NIGHT. April II.
The Scott. Williams & Co.'s banking house
robbery, discovered this morning about 10
o'cloek-alread; reported in THE NENS-crc'
ates uulte sensation. The discovery was made
by some ones observing the end OF the signal
rope in a passage leading up stairs. This signal
rope was passed through the wall, and the senti-
mel outside appears to have regulated the opera
tions of the burglars inside by means OIL Ihls
ropc.
The entrance was made on Main street, and
must have been effected very quickly with sHele.
ton keys for the police Of that round saw nothing
of the matter. The outfit Of the party was COM
p!ete-tlris, levers, fucrums, pads to prevent
noise, bottle OF sweet oil. and a variety OF tools;
all showing, together with the completeness and
clearness OF the job, that the company were en-
pcrts, professional and numerous. The drilling
through iron plates into The bolts was SO exact rs
&c place that the pattern Of safe must have been
nerrectly understood in detail and in ell its mea-
surcments Their noise was regulated by the
sentinel in the passage-a passage between the
two apartments or the building.
The drunk man named Gage, who was found In
a closet adjoining the vaut-room, can give Or does
not give) no account OF how he came to be there.
1t is sarmised that the burglars found him when
they were leaving and put him, drunk and I'M
conscious as he was. into the closet. He Is man
who figured as secretary OF some negro jubilation
meeting month or so ago. Beyond this never
heard OF him. Nobody seems to think him par
ticeps c1iminis in this case because OF his pres
ence in the house, when burglar would p-oba-
bly, have had sense enough to get away. Besides,
the Job is too clever to have been done by or to
have needed the services OF such creature.
The amount taken is not yet known; and, al.
though heavy, the Arm announces its readiness
fer business to morrow at the usual hour.
There are several clues, which, followed out.
may lead to the detection OF the burglars, but 1t
is deemed inexpedent to mention these until the
detectives have followed them up.
Bonds, stocks, certincates OF deposit, special
deposits, and all that class OF valuables, were left
BY these thieves scattered over the noor, being
dangerous vauables to them.
Sympathy OF the community Is very active In
favor OF Messrs. Scott, Williams & Co., and 1t is
believed that the burglars will be traced.
CORSAIR.
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EUROPE.
The Ill.fated Steamer.

The Ill-fated Steamer.
LONDON, April IS.
The City OF Boston will not be posted at Lloyas
on the lost book for some weeks. Until that Is
done the insurance is not payable.
y The ParaSunyan Peace.
LONDON, April IS.
Paraguay has I: rmed provisional government
under the Brazilian protectorate.
The Plebiscite.
PARIS, April is.
The Emperor sends his Pebiscite circulars to
the different departments to-day. The Senate be-
gins the debate OF the Plebiscite to-day.
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rreoN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ]

fFHON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
wAsHrSGToS, April is.
The Supreme Court, other business pend
Ing, slaves OF the Legal Tender argument.
New Mexico will be admitted this session.
The government has advices that there will be
Fenian raid upon Canada at an early day.
HOUSE
Kellogg introduced bill granting lands to the
yicssburg, Baton Rouge and New Orleans Rail-
road. Referred to the Committee on Public
Lands.
Among the bills introduced to-day, was one
granting charter to the Memphis and New Or
leans Railroad Company. The Sub-Committee on
Elections reported that Fl. Sypher was entitled to
seat as representative from the First Louisiana
District. The report was made the special order
for tomorrow.
Drake In, oduced the following as the Sixteenth
Constitutional Amendment: "The United States
shall protect each State against domestic vio-
lence whenever 1t shall be shown to the Prcsi-
dent that such violence exists in such State.
Congress shall have power to enforce this amend
ment.D A sharp debate followed, when Drake
moved its reference to the Committee on Military
Affairs 1t was finally referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
Morrill, introduced the following:
Resolrpd, That the judiciary Committee be in
structed to inquire whether corrupt means are
employed to influence the vote OF any senator on
the pending Georgia bill, with power to send for
persons and papers,
The negroes living at Arlington desire AM nave
petitioned to have the property leased to them.
The Judiciary Committee reported unfavorably
upon bill amending the Trademark law.
bill was introduced to appropriate land Tor
the Improvement Of the navigation OF the Upper
Mississippi.
Summer introduced resolution instructing the
Committee on the District OF Columbia to report
bill to secure equal rights on the Orange anti
Alexandria Railroad.
Mr. Edmunds stated that there had been
brought to his attention statement that certain
of the senators had been offered brides to vote
Upon the Georgia bill. which way he would not
say therefore he offered the resolution OF inquiry
After some speaking upon the resolution, the
Senate adjourned without taking action
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Eutaw, Ala, April Q.
CURRENT NOTES.
THE ELEVATED STREET RAILWAY.

THE ELEVATED STREET RAILWAY.
A successful trial trip of passenger car
over the New York elevated railway In Greenwich
street, was made on Tuesday evening last. The
car, which is OF wood, comfortably seats about
thrty-uve persons, aid the run from Courtandt
TO Goth strecr, was maize In fifteen minutes, and
SO smoothly, and with 50 little discomfort rs TO
afford the strongest possible contrast with other
,no,Iels OF travel! Such, at least is the testimony
OF the cporters. The result Of this trip augurs
well for the nnal success OF the enterprise, but
IL remains to be seen whether the larring and
lateral motion Of rapidly running cars VIII not
in time destroy the tirnness OF the single line OF
posts upon which the track Is laid, and thus
utimatel; allow 1t to swag or spread and lead
to accidents. This, the conservatives aege, will
be the case; but. between rrial and suhterrancan
tracks, we doubt not that the means Of transit III
and through New York will be vastly improved
within few years.
TIE M'RARLASD TRIAL.
The Mcfarland trial was adjourned on Thurs.
day until Monday. On the former day Mr.. Fitz-
hugh Ludlow testified that, during some OF his
visits 10 Mcrarland's residence he noticed that
Mr. and Mrs. Mcfarland were exceedingly tender
and loving toward each oIhcr-eNeH ioo'iSlliy no.
He also said that Mcfarland believed, mp 10 q
comparatively late date that his wife would come
back tn him il the conspiracy were removed. On
hcing asked tile names Of the persons whom Me-
Farland charged with being consplrators against
him, witness said: "Mr. Richardson, Mrs. Calhoun,
Mrs. Sinclair and think also Mrs. Perry, sister
OF Mrs. Sinclair, anu Miss Gilbert, sister Of
Mrs. Calhoun The prosecution will next intro
duce rebutting testimony io prove that the insaa
,ty theory OF the defence can't stand, and for this
purpose Mrs. Calhoun, Mrs. Sinclair and several
writers on the Tribune are TO be placed on the
witness stand The prosecution have issued SUBJ
prcnas for no less than forty witnesses, for the
purpose of oyerthrowlng the eyldcnoeIor the de.
fence. 1t Is also stated that the notorious Mrs.
Lu Calhoun, who guided the frce-lover Richard
son to the "long white arms of her darling Desdc-
rnona,n Mrs. Mcfarland, has aspirations for the
stage and is sure Of success. There can be no
doubt Of it, and the can-can is manicStly her role.
Dcplorable as was the Mcfarland Richardson
tragedy, it may bring forth wholesome fruit In
opening the eyes Of the public 10 the tendencies
of the vile teachings of the free-love crowd.
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ercse it, for the good Of the State loudly demands
it. We NAV have been hitherto discouraged, but
let us forget the past discouragements and adj
dress ourselves with earnestness to the demands
of the present Wrong cannot always triumph
over right. Confusion must some day be succeed.
ed by order. and the present dark night Will soon
he over. Let US not forget tlat
Truth though oft by error smitten
Is omnipotent at last
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Some OF the streams which flow into the.A re-
tic ocean are remarkable for their extent and
denth. The Mckenzie, which lies in the British
possessions, Is from ono To two miles wide, and Is
nayIrab,e for steamers for distance OF one thou
sand miles, or IRON the Arctic Ocean to Slave
Lake. Colvllle River. in Alaska, Is another nuble
stream. IL takes its rise by one branch In the
British possessions and flows across nearly the
whole width Of Alaska. Last summer an Ameri.
can fur.tradng company, # Is said, ran stea me
one thousand miles from the coas. on this river.
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The rapid rise in he river at ST. Louis broke
the main caiss0n surl ounding the east pier ol the
bridg.. The pier Is now twenty-four feet unrer
pier.
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China, Grorksrp, &r.

IL rem CH CHI N A.
The undersigned would most respectfully In
form his friends and the public, that he Is selling
FRENCH CHINA at very reduced prices; also
fine stock, we'll assorted, OF Glassware and W. g.
Ware as agent, and such stock generally to
meet the wants of that liberal patronage as here
tofore bestowed upon HIM.
r. II. MCDOWELL, Agent,
King street, corner OF Liberty street.
nnr1l thsfn
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Safes.

"ERRING'S PATENT CHAMPION
SAFES
Have never been opened by Burglars. Awarded
the Prize Medals at the Worlds Fair, London
Worlds Fair, New York; Exposition Universelle
Paris; and Winner of the Wager at the recent In.
ternational Contest in the Paris Exhibition.
BURGLAR.PR0OF VAULT DOORS
WALKER, EVANS & COGswELL,
Nos. Broad and 10s East Bay Streets
aprlo tuthsD&c Charleston, S. C..
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Hotel Arrivals-April IS.
CHARLESTON HOTEL.


Miles Dean, Spartanburg; VIM. Monttort
and wife, New York; John LumpSinS, ]. +. Gay,
Brooklyn; Chauncy Ives and wife, York, Pa; K.
P. NAYS, Maysville;J. W. Anderson. Covlngton;
Henry D. N ley, Cheraw; Mr. and Mrs. Il. j. Don
aldson, South Carolina;S S. Dudley Ross, Philadel'
phia; Mr.. and Mrs Edward Person. New YORK;
Horace Stetson, Orange, N. T.; Lawrence Water
bury, Miss Waterbury, Miss Furman, ]. G. llares-
mayer, Vim. Rutmoyer, New York.
PAVILION HOTEL.
j. W. Martin Georgetown; \. F. O'Bryaa, Collie
ton;I. A. Blanton, Mercaturs; w. l.. Lee r. II.
Lee, Leesvile; J. T. Bradley and lady, Little
Mils:J. C. Maudlin, Miss E. p. Boancau, S. Bon
mead, South Carolina; w. ]. N. Lee, Lcesville; ].
Gorham, c. L. Mcleod, Savannah; J. Seads, New
York.
MILLS HOUSE.
c. ". Kearney, Frank Hasbrook and vile, Col
onel Stowell, Mrs. Chamberlain, Miss Chamber
lain. E. W. Chittenden, John Hampton, F. Hop
slns Miss W. Hopkins, E. Slude and wife, :"
Roshruyer, New York; Chas A. Tewney and lady
Massachusetts,; Mr. and Mrs. Horace Andersen
Robt. B. Ralfrey, Washington; NJ. NJ. su,teram
Savannah; ]. ]. Davis, so-th Carolina.