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The Lake family, OF Greene county, New York
furnish he most remarkable cases Of longevity on
record. There was family reunion lately, ut whoa
the Following members Of the family were PRESENT.:
Mary Lake mother, aged 1906 Martha. seventy four,
Elizabeth, seyenty-two; Joseph seventy; Miller
sixGy-eight; Henry. stxty-f0ur; Deborah, dltynye.
Three members 81 the family are dead--Hrani nueJ
sixty-siN; Christina. seventy yseven and Ann ased
blAty-lwo. ~
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NEW YORK CITY.

+ ' =
The following record win show the changes in tho
temperature for the past twenty-!our hours in COM
parison with the corresponding day OF last year, as
indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's Phar-
macy, HERALD Building, corner OF Ann street,
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BR0oKLYs COURTS.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.

Alleged Whiskey Frau,--Important Decision
of Judge Bcncdict--Cennis ting Opinions as
10 the Construction TO be Given TO the Sta
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More About Cassin, M. Clay.

The Lexington tky.) Statesman OF the 9th inst has
the following In relation to Cassius NJ Clay and his
political views, reference to which was made In the
HERALD yesterday
The Hon. 9. M. Clay called at this ofllcc Yesterday
and stated That In his speech at Richmond ne has
abandoned none OF bis lifelong principles nor will
he abandon them until ali men, white and black,
are elnal before the law. He opposes Grant be-
cause ne does not think he has ever been in sympa-
thy Win the republican party He opposes the In
production of troops into the State, because he
thinks that they VIII only act as irritants and not
nelp .6e restoration Of peace and ORDER he told the
equality before the law, then they could decide on
other issues, ana their interests would be the same
az those among whom they lived. Unlil they were
80 placed before the law he would advocate their
claims In the future as In the past He would sup
port only such men for the next Presidency as
Greeley, @. +. Adams, Governor Morton and Mr.
Chase, who had always been strong on the slavery
question, and were now III favor OF giving the ini-
ence Of the government to Cuba, Far the aw Of
nations would allow, IN IavOr OF abolishlng slavery
on this Continent and throughout the world. He
denies that Grant has ever done so He thinks that
the ISSUES Of the war are divided, and that neither
party should rely upon hem for popular favor now.
The New York herald., 1871-01-11
Political Notes.

The Nashua IN. H., Gazette says:-"We believe
that to-day, II the vote could be poilsd the demo
cratic party could carry this State by 1900 majority"
Colonel A. II. Connor, OF Indiana, who mas ac-
cctcd the Covcrnorship OF Idaho, Is the father VI
Representative Connor OF Texas. The former II
radical republican. whue the latter is democrat.
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Average temperature for corresponding date
last year.. 81
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John O'Brien residing at SO Park street. yesterday
morning accidentally shot himself In the body with
revolver, in1icting slight wound.
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The first skating carnival takes place at the En-.
pire Skating Rink Tonight. The Empire Club, OF
sixty members, Will take part in full costume.
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The aggregate amount OF exports exclusive Of
spece) from the port OF New ork for the week end
ing January 10, 1871, was S4,T74,1S7.
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The funeral OF Sister Serena Goodwin, of st. Bar
nabas Home, Mulberry street. took place yesterday
afternoon from the chapel or that institution.
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The annual meeting OF the Yale Alumni Asso.
ciation was held last evening at Association Hall.
AIter ssme desultory REMARKS Mr.. Edwards Pierre
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

MasoN1o.-General Albert Pike arrived in
the city Saturday morning, and is the guest Of
Colonel Henry Buist. In the evening a meeting
of Rose Crolx Masons was held at the Masonic
Hall, which the General attended. He was In
troduced to the brethren, and the lately elected
officers Of the "Buist Chapter" were Installed.
The lecture on the philosophy and science Of the
higher degrees OF Masonry will be delivered this
evening, at o'clock, at the Freundschaftsbund
Hall. The lecturer Is sovereign grand commander
of the Supreme Council Of The Southern jurisdic-
ton, United States, and one OF the most dlstin-
guished Masons In this country. His attalnments
in Masonic lore have placed him among the first
In the Order, and Ills talents cannot fall TO render
the,occasion instructive to the brethren and deep
" Interesting 10 his audience. All Masons OF the
A. aud A.. S. R., and the public at large, and es.
peclally the ladies, are cordially invited to at.
k
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01
Hotel Arrivnis-.,pril 30 and 80.
PAVILION HOTEL,

~
G.. w. Cauner, South Carolina; j. B. Papy.
Vim. Coolidge, Jr, Geo. W. Tltcomb, Savannah;
L NJ. Carroll, Branchville; E. G. Davis, Richmond;
W. NJ. Bcl!otte. PenLieton; ]. r. Sparrow, w. W.
johnson, Green Point, L. l.; J. b. Campbell, Beau
fort: J. G. Gibbes, Columbia; W. D. Niles, iemas-
see, S. c.; C. Speight, ]. Windsor, Columbia; }.
Titcomb. J. Maher, savannah; T. W. Rice, E. b.
Philpot, A.. S. Estabrook, L. j. Weber, South Caro-
DINA; L. J. Hazard, ]. G. Mcdonald, Philadelphia;
G.. II. Parsons, New York; I. ]. Robertson, Sayar.
nall; w. II. Walker, W. F. Atherton, Memphis; X.
Z. Anderson, Columbia.
MILLS HOUSE.
S. Jaqua and wife, Mrs. Bigeiow, Mrs. BUCK,
New YurR; a. 3. Peterson, Savannah; S. Potter,
George Earle, Florida: A. F. Mitchell, Milwaukee;
J.. &. SticEney. ST. Augustine, Fla; j. V. Brown,
wife and three children, Utica; VIM. H.. Husted
and wife. Brooklyn; W.. ]. Twinning, Captain OF
engineers; 5. p. GOran, Indiana; V. n. Booth,
New York; n. B. Forrest, Memphis; A. j. Bald
win, Philadelphia; J.. c. Rowe, New York; r.
Green and wife, Jas. Hutchinson, Sew Orleans;
Mr.. and Mrs. Stockton, Massachusetts,; j. j. Red-
wool. st. Joseph, Mo; Geo. W. Manning, Europe;
Miss C!eoue b. Crowell. Miss Sarah B. trowel
Miss Hattle Waldin. Massachusetts,; Miss Booth,
p. p. Smith. New York; DR.. Irving Cooper River;
7. II. Crossley, Savannah; Colonel Ludlow, United
States Army.
CHARLESTON HOTEL.
r. Ward, South Carolina; E. Cummings, MRS.
| Cummings, mrs. Richardson. Mrs. Evan Griffith,
p. mrlfi,h, Miss Lisa Griffith, Aiken; Miss Il. P.
Griffith, Miss Hattie Griffith, Rochester, \. u
John Hunt, 8. L.. singletary, South Carolina; Il.
NJ. Drane. North Carroll "a; J x. Clark, New York;
IL. D. Shell, Texas; Philip Herzag, W. X. Rosseter
and wife, New York; A. ". Reprint and wife,
Aiken: DR.. aud Mrs. Ballard, Florida; A. W. Cor.
llss and wife, New York; R. 7. Renshaw, Q. s. NJ;
A, S. Hale, Connecticut; L. R. BosttcS, South
Carolina; Virgil. Fisher, Rhode Island; John J.
Cox, Miss Cox, BrooElyn;S S. II. Nelson, e. IL. Sim
ole, j. p. Meredith, Augusta; George J. iter, IT,,
Florida; Sidney Crowe!l. Melville E. Crowell,
steams lip Georgia;L R. NJ yers, Virginia; Joseph
stel,hard. j. NJ. Delagado, R. Acosta aud wife,
J. Y. Sanders, W. Ottrrson, T. X. Luke, New York;
s. Fnlman, ]. A. Ensteln. W. B. Steele, W. s. Hoi-
| man. NJ. McCabe, Savannah; j. K. Russell, wife
and son, Florida; Mrs. ]. D. Cavalry and son, North
| Carolina.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

BISHOP AND THE CHAPMAN sIsTERs--On
Thursday night the Academy OF Music will be
again opened under the auspices OF Bishop aud
the Chapman Sisters, and q series OF comedies
will be performed such as have not been enjoyed
by q Charleston audience for a long time. Come
dy, as our readers are aware, is the great forte oil
Bishop. Indeed, in his peculiar line he has rroha'
bly, no rlva!in America, and this is probably the
last time we shall see him for many months pre-
vious to his tour rs a 'star."
1t Is worth the price OF admission to have the
cobwebs Shaken out Of nne's brain by his mirlh
provoking acting; and certainly no one has stirred
the riSlblllt!es of ID Charleston audience like
Bishop. We take it fof granted that he win be
greeted by crowded houses during his stay, and
that. supported rs he will be ~ Il strong company,
we shall have q week OF huge entertainment. The
Chapman sisters and Mrs. Chapman, their mother,
are clever arttstes themselves, and ~favorites oil
the community. Give them a bumper.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

SUIT YoURsELF.-Winter is gone; summer is
at hand; and the change OF seasons suggests, in
fact necessitates, q corresponding change In
wearing apparel; and Mr.. Vim. Matthlessen, with
an eye to business, steps forward at this very
nick Of time, and informs the readers or The
NEWS In his advertisement, (which see in another
column,) that he is fully prepared to meet the exl-
gencIes of the case. He has an extensive assert.
ment OF spring and summer clothing, made under
the immediate personal supervision OF the pro.
prtetor fer the trade OF this cl'y, and to be sold
at astonishtugly low prices. Mr.. Matthiessen has
a long experience In his business, and thorough
practical knowledge OF all it's details, and 1t Is for
this reason he can o1er first class goods at such
unusually low prices. he has a fine stock also Of
boys and youths suits OF every description.
Likewise furnishing goods, such as undershtrts,
drawers, gloves. neckties, &c, not to forget the
far famed star shirts and collars, OF which he has
a full assortment. In the tailoring department
will be found a full stock of French, English and
American summe cloths, &C., &C., which will be
made to order in the best manner, in the most
fashionable style, and at moderate prices. What
more can any one wish? Energy and enterprise,
with close attention to business. will tell. and we
have, therefore, no doubt that Mr. Masthlessen's
store, corner King end wentworth streets, will be
crowded day after day with visitors who mean
business.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

TIE BEST ROUTE TO TIE Schultz NpLArz.-
The safe and reliable steamer st. Helena, Captain
D. Sinclair, Jr., 1t will be noticed by an advertise
ment, will afford our citizens q safe, convenient
and delightful opportunity to visit the attractive
performance OF the Schutzenplatz throu ghout
the week. Her agent has secured the exclusive
privilege Of landing at the wharf Of the Pacific
Guano Company, the nearest landing place,
and Immediately near the performance, by
which o long, hot and dusty walk is
avoided. She Will leave the convenient
point at Atlantic wharves at So, II A. NJ, l,
s, SIX P. NJ, and the grounds at sA A.. NJ,
10 H., Q, i and 7 P. NJ. Passengers will have q
fine opportunity to observe the beautiful views on
the western side OF the city and on Ashley River,
besides arriving at the grounds free from ex-
haustio1 and the discomforts OF q walk, the price
is also an object as It is only rs cents going and
returning the same day. Passengers who desire
to secure comfort and economy cannot fail to
secure them by taking the st. Helena. There will
be moonlight excursions during the evening, with
a band Of music.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

G~REENvLLE AMI COLUMBIA R~AILRoAD.-At
a meeting Of the stockholders OF this company,
held on Saturday last in Columbia, the following
board was elected for the ensuing year: Frederick
Bush, reelected president; Colonel John j. Patter-
son, Vice-presldent. Messrs. ]. L. Neagle, J.J.
Patterson, a. b. Kimpton, N. G. Parker, Joseph
Crews, James L. Orr, q. T. Farmer, F. L.. Carlo 20,
G. Vt. Waterman, T.. Hurley, J. n. Alien and Thos.
Dodamead, directors.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT Court, SATURDAY:
April. 2e-HoS. GEORGE s.. BRYAN PRESIDING
the case of r.. W. Dlsher and J. W. Keep VS.. the
Phoenix Insurance Company, removed into this
court from the State Court, having been set'leo
between the parties, the attachment issued De
fore its removal was dissolved.
The order heretofore made IL the case OF w. 'L
Wessen vs. j. F.. L. AIsackur. directing Tile mar
shall to sell the mortgaged premises In February
was modified. and the marshal was ordered TO
sell whenever required to do so BY the complain
ants solicitor. In other respects, the order was
declared to be the decree OF the court. The court
then adjourned sine die.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

UNITED STATES CoMA,sSIcNER.-Hercules
Reef was brought before the commissioner, on
Saturday morning, charged with being engaged
in The Bigcin Church riot during the election last
fall The evidence showed that Hercules was an
;nnuential man among the invading party from
Strawberry, and being armed was one VI ."e
leaders in capturing and carrying OH tue oa'o'
box. He was bound over to appeara at Inc Pfeseh'
term OF the United States District Court.
Kit Bryan, another juvenile member o. Con
cress Middleton's militia company, was oronsn'
up charged With voting under age at B!ahton.
He was shown to be but eighteen. but the COM
missioner dismissed the case. net deen ing II
worth the while for the United States 20 prose
cute such cases when the commissioner OF the
county had already been convicted of fraud in
the manipulation OF the ballots.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

COLLEGE AND CoILEGIANs.-We have receiv-
ed an elegan, pamphlet copy Of the fine address
delivered by Hon. William D. Porter on the above
subject, before the Alumni Association OF the Col
lege Of Charleston, on the last Comm encement
Day. The society have thus wisely perpetuas'd
an Grafton that is t.s.inguished not more for lis
eloquent thoughts than to the beautiful English
IL which they are arrayed.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

Solomon's Lodge, OF 8 ?. M.
Carolina Dramatic Club, OF haff-past I F. M.
ST. Andrews Society, at 8 P. II.
Palmetto Fire Company, at 8 P. II.
Citizens of Ward No. S, at 8 P. NJ.
Homestead Building and Loan Association. at 5
Pm
Charleston Mechanic Society. at P. NJ.
Washington Light Infantry Rife Club, at half
past : P. NJ.
South Carolina Medical Society, at 5 2. NJ.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

A DELIGHTFUL TRIP.-The elegant steamer
Dictator, Captain L. NJ. Coxetter, will leave this
city on Tuesday on an excursion to Florida. She
will touch at Savannah, st. Augustine and Pa
latka, allowing the excursientsts ample time to
visit the points OF interest at each OF these places,
An Inspection Of the ancient Spanish fortress;
the cathedral and other relics Of ST. Augustine
the first settlement on this continent, and a sail
to the extensive orange groves In the vicinity,
are attractions that can but seldom be offered to
the excursionist, and the further prospect OF a
run up the beautiful River st. Johns, at a season
when the .sland OF flowers" is decsed with the
lovely garo OF spring, must commend itself to all
Of the lovers Of the beautiful in nature. Go and
spend five days OF unalloyed pleasure.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

CONFERENCE.-The impressive religious
rite took place yesterday forenoon at St. Philips
Episcopal Church, in the presence OF a crowded
and appreciative assembly, the service being per-
formed by the Right Reverend Bishop Davis, as
sisted by the Reverends ". B. ". Howe and John
Johnson, the latter preaching the sermon. About
twenty ladies and several gentlemen were con.
frmpd
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

CONFEDERATE CoRKs.-A druggist in this
city, a few days ago, received the following letter
from a Philadelphia cork manufacturer; and as
he is not in possession OF the desired information,
he requests us to ask any of our readers who may
be more fortunate, to communicate what they
know on this subject through the columns OF TIE
NEWS. Here Is the letter:
During the late war, there was used through.
out the South a wooden cork. Could you get me
a gross or two OF these, or some Of the wood |
am anxious to see them as O matter OF curiosity
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

CLUBS AMI SrA~Rs.-Edward Sherman, re-
portca for erecting wooden shanttes in Market
street, ore door from State, II violation Of the
State law AMI city ordinance on the subject, had
the hearing Of his case postponed until this
morning.
A pair of new boots recovered from raiders By
officer Nipson. were brought to the office, and
o.dered to be delivered to the owner.
Robert Smith, colored, was arrested yesterday
rv Officers Davis and Burke on the charge OF
stealing groceries from the store OF Dir. Wien
bol;z. at The corner of Tradd street and East Bay.
he will be examined this morning.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

The STEAMSHIP CHARLEsToN.-This favorite
ship left her wharf, soon after midday on Satur-
day, for New York, with the large number. OF
about one hundred cabin passengers, and a fair
freleSt list. The aAdger Line'' continues to draw
public patronage to e. most gratifying extent.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

WH1LDEN,s SALE.-As usual, a large number
o: our best citizens were present on saturday
night, 10 attend the progress OF this sale, anu
secure The goods offered. Auctton'erB Bruins, with
his usual CELEBRITY, disposed o! g number OF lots OF
silverware, china sets, &C, &C., and at prices lar
below their value. This was evident to the bid
ders, and many bargains were obtained.
We are requested to announce that there will he
70 auction ON Monday night. Monday being the
first day of the German Schu;zenfest and the Ma.
sonic lecture Of General Pike being fixed for that
time. On Tuesday night, however, the sale VIII
he renamed as usual, and q number OF new goods
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

THE EXAMINATION AT THE TABERSAcLE.-
Tee nu merous pupils OF the Jewish Sunday school
assembled at the Synagogue yesterday morning
and were examined in their Hebrew studies by
Mr.. Straus, the teacher. This gentleman, but
lately arrived in this city, Is already a favorite at
the school. The juvenile lingulsts acquitted
themselves with great credit, and showed a re.
marsable proficiency in the Hebrew language.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01
Auction Sales This Day.

JOHN G. Minor & Co. will sell at II o'clock,
on the premises west side of King street, below
Calhoun, contents OF a retail dry goods store.
A. G. McGilIvray will sell at IL O'Clock, at the
old Postoflce, real estate.
= William Mckay will sell at 10 O'Clock, at his
store, household furniture, sc.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01
BY A. C.. M%cGILLIVRAY,
Auctfoneer.


q 81 IF F'S 8 A LE
y. By virtue OF Sundry Writs Of Flert Facias,
and Executions against Property to me directed
and delivered, Will be sold THIS DAY, the LIST Of
May, in front of the Courthouse, at IL O'Clock A.
NJ,
PENDANTS In the cases hereinafter stated In the
Property as below described:
THo44s o'BRrEN VS.. JAMES P: EARLE.
all that LOT OF LAND, with the Wooden Build
street, between Church and Meeting streets, con-
raining twenty two feet on Chalmers street. by
seventy feet In depth, more or less; bounded east
by Episcopal Library Society," ci,esy west ,py properly
mers street, and north on -
ALSO,
All that LOT OF LAM situate on the south side
OF Queen street, measuring thirty.two feet front
on queen sire ct. by one hundred and twenty-five
feet in depth, more or less; bounded west oy
Lands OF Horibeck, east BY Lands Of Yates, north
on Queen street, and south on -
BENJAMIN j. PARKER AND ELIzABsTH A.. HIS WIFE,
EXECUTRlx OF WI. GREER. vs.. P. ). C00GAE.
AL that LOT OF LAND situate on the northeast
corner OF King and Queen streets, with the Build
feet, more or less, and on Queen street ninety
| feet, more or less; butting and bounding north
| on Lot o., east on Lot now or late OF U1er-
hardt, south on Queen street, and west on King
street.
all LUdG ho4 S1 ohND Sn ~ WOobok8S W a4SSb-
ing street, measuring In front on Meeting street
twenty. eight feet two inches, on the back line
twenty feet one inch, and In depth one hundred
and sixty nine feet, more or less; bounding north
on lands now or late Of George Reynolds, south on
lands now or late OF Edward North, east on Meet
ing street, and west on lands now or late OF
Cakes.
O MARION. ASSIGNEE, va. ELIZA cARTgR, ADMIN
IsTRATRIX OF A.. B. MAIN.
ALI that o OF LAND, situate east side OF An
son street, between Society and Laurens streets,
measuring twenty feet front, by one hundred and
fifty feet In depth, more or less; bounding north
on lands Of Neu(ville, south on lands OF Q. U.
White, east. or -, and west on Ansoh street.
JOSEPH B. sKABRooK VS.. HENRY L.. CHIsoLA, AD-
MINlSTRATOR OF JAMES ]. CHIS0Lh, DECEASED.
All that PLANTATION, situate on Johns Island,
| containing six hundred acres, more or less,
bounded north by lands Of Daniel jenkins, south
by Church Greek, east BY -, and west by New
Cut and New Cut Greek.
WILLIAM wHALEY. ASSIGNEE OF CHARLES D. cABR,
vs. CHARLES a.. WILSON.
All that TRACT OF LAND, called 'tMartin's
Point, u or the "Polnr OF Pines" containing two
hundred acres Of high land and about a thousand
OF marsh, situate In the Parish OF st. johns, Cole
ton.
Terms cash. E. ". NJ. MACKEY, s. G. O.
I1ay1
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

PERUVIAN GUANo.-This admirable fertilizer,
tie value of which is so we'll known among all
who cultivate the soil in civ ilized countries, can
be had in las purity. in this city, at the agents ol
the Peruvian Government here, Messrs. Geo. W.
Williams " co. These gentlemen, TO insure It's
being the exact thing as taken from the Deposits
a. the Guauape isles, now receive 1t Immediately
from thai pom: and Callao. two cargoes. Gtrect
from the Peruvian Goa ST, have Just reached here,
and the Grsi, per French brig Dauphine, from Cal
lao, Is now being dischar. ed at Union wharves;
and the second, per French bark Stella Maria, has
lust arrived.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

SAVANNAH AMI CHARLESTON RA1LRoAD.-By
reference to the notice Of Mr.. S. W. Fisher, the
treasurer, published in another column OF THE
NEWS this morning, it will be seen that the Sec
ond instalment on the eight per cent. bonds,
authorized to be issued at the last meeting OF the
stockholders OF the Savannah and Charleston
Railroad Company, is now due and payable. The
treasurer. will attend at the law office Of Messrs.
Campbell & seabrook, every day this week, from
70 to 3 O'Clock, to receive payment and deliver the
bonds and certificates OF stock.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

EPISCOPAL APPorNTNENTs.-The following
appointments by Bishop Davis are announced:
May 8, Wednesday afternoon, at st. Michaeps
Church; May {. the Fourth Sunday after Easter. In
the forenoon at Grace Church, the afternoon at
st. Johns Chapel, and ut hight in st. Marks
Chlpel. Dur.rg the ensuing week, including the
18th, in Charleston, attending upon the conven-
tIOn
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-01

DIOCESAN COMMEMORATIVE annual conven-
ton OF the Protestant Episcopal Church in the
Diocese OF South Carolina will be held In st. Phil
ip.s Church, Charleston, on the second Thursday
CT May; the 18th instant, at 10 O'Clock In the
morning. To aid in the dispatch Of business, the
clergy are requested to prepare their parochial re-
ports, with particular attention to the contribu-
ton lists, which must run from the 1st OF May,
1870, to the LIST Of May, 1871. so as they may be
handed in on or before the opening OF the conven-
ton. The opening sermon will be preached by
the rector Of st. Mlchael's Church, Charleston.