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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-01-30
CTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

To THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION FOR THE
ELECTION DISTRICT OF CHARLESTON COUNTY:
Whereas, Hon. NN. H. MIsHAw, who, at the
Genera! Election held In October, 1870, was chosen
a member OF the Senate Of the State OF South
Carolina for the Election District OF Charleston
County, TO serve for the term OF four years, has
deceased; and whereas, the Constitution OF the
Stare OF South Carolina directs that In such case
o Writ of Election shall be Issued by the President
OF the Senate for the purpose OF filing the vacancy
thus occasioned, for tile remainder OF the term
for which said member was elected:
Now, therefore, you and each OF you are hereby
required, after due advertisement, and With strict
regard to oil the provisions OF the Constitution
aud laws OF said State. touching your duty lns such
case, to hold an ELECTION FOR A MEMBER OF
THE SENATE OF the State OF South Carolina, for
the County OF Charleston, to serve for the remain
der OF the term for which said member, Hon. w.
Fl. MIshaw, was elected; the Polls to be opened at
the various places Of election, on THURSDAY. Feb
ruary 16, 1871, by the various Managers OF Elec.
ton for those places respectively, In accordance
with the provisions OF the act OF the General AS
sembly entitled ''An Act providing for the Gene
raj Election, aud the manner Of conducting the
same" approved March 1st, 1870; and this writ,
together with your return OF the election TO De
held under it, have before the Senate at Its next
meeting after the election.
A. ]. RANS1ER, President OF Senate.
Attest: ]. WOODRUFF, Clerk OF Senate.
jan23-22
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THE WILMINGTON JoURNAL.-Thls sterling
North Carolina daily newspaper is now exclu.
sively owned by Major ]. A. Engelhard. Mr.. Alfred
L. Price, the former associate editor and part
proprietor, in graceful valedlctory, announces
his retirement, aud that he gives place to Major
Joseph A. Enselhard, the .edttorin.ch!ef who has
purchased his interest. Mr.. Price was one OF the
original founders Of the paper and to his tact and
business management much Of It's success IS due.
Major Enge!hard Is In every sense OF the word a
rstclass Southern editor true to the interests OF
his people; trenchant with his pen, and fearless
In the enunciatIon OF truth. No mau during the
war made more honorable military record. He
was chief Of staff to General Pender. aud was
about to receive the stars u brigadier when tue
ssmash up'' took place. He writes Us vel as lie
fights, and deserves the heartiest support OF his
brother North Carollnians.
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MUscovY DUCKS MIssING.-On Friday night.
a happy family OF Muscovy ducks retired az thelr
usual early hour TO the house appropriated to
their use at No. 81 King street, and We're duly
locked by their careful master. While reposing
in their usual serenity, aud dreaming Of elor.
GUS return of the prlmeval flood, they were
awakened by the breaking OF their lock, followed
by the bursting open OF their door. In twink
ling, eight OF the unfortunate occupants OF the
house were tied securely by the feet, and, trusting
to their well known silence under the most trying
circumstances, the depredator marched on with
his prize without giving an alarm. The matter
was reported early next morning ut the Detec-
tive office, and the rain, which fell early during
the night gave ofticer Daily, who had the matter
In charge. clue to the offender The tracks OF
tire raider were traced to the fence, where lie had
placed a barrel to enable him TO mount with his
booty, and down the lane 10 another door In the
fe' ce. The officer entered the door, and going
ipte the h,use, arrested colorcd man named
Luke Wright on suspicion OF the theft. The pri-
soner denies the charge, aud is held for examlna-
tiun.
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VESSELS ASHORE NEAR SAvANNAH.-The
savsshah Advertiser OF Saturday last makes the
following statement In reference to vessels re-
ported to be stranded near that port:
BIZ yparties who came In from the Isle OF Hope
last evening, we learn that large English steam
er and Spanish brig are ashore on Great war.
saw Island, the former with good chances OF
getting or without much damage, while the latter
lies in eight feet OF water, humping pretty badly
and with considerable water IN her h0ld. Tne
steamer ran into Warsaw Sound Thursday lore
noon, thinking she was OIL Tybee, to look Tor
pilot, and grounded or the lower end OF warsaw
Island. lew hours after, the Spanish brig
Susana ran In after her. and snppos1ng sne Was
at anchor, did not anticipate any danger. me
ne lple on board the English steamer endeaVored
TO signal to the brig to stand on, but before Tue
latter was aware Of the true state OF the case tne
wind. meanwhile dying down, she was carried
by the tide into shoal water and grounded Jose
Benlto Egusquiza. master OF the Spanish orlg.
came up to the city last evening and reported 70
the Spanish C,nsul; also bringing letter from
the captain OF the Euglish steamer. Assistance
will be sent down to both vessels to-day, anu II
is hoped they will be safely gotten of. The steam.
er is thirty days from Liverpool, coming 10 thls
port to load cotton. The susanna sailed from Jago
de Cuba and Cieufdegos. on the 2l inst, IN bal
last for this port' consigned to Charles Greeh'
Son e. CO
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4 DECIDED BATTERH-Frank Oliver was ar
rested and brought before Trial Justice Mackey
on Saturday afternoon, charged. with an assault
and bat.ery upon colored woman, Bell Maxwell
bv name. The latter deposes that oliver came up
to her on Friday night, ut the corner OF Gadsden's
alley aud Elliott street, and being greatly enraged,
struck her se;eral blows in the face, Knocking
out two Of her front teeth. Oliver then went to
the house where SHE vas staying, and breaking
open the door OF her private apartment, took pos
session. Bell, who, after her severe punishment
did not like to approach the bully in his den, had
to turn in with o sympathetic friend, named Mary
Jones, who lived conveniently near. The face oil
tile prosecutor was the best evidence OF the
strength and severity OF the battery, and was
swollen and pufred out in wonderful manner.
Tie prisoner was bound over in good security Tor
his appearance this morning, when the trial OF the
case takes place.
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To THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION FOR THE
ELECTION DISTRICT OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY:
Whereas the Hon. J. q. RAINEY, who at the
General Election held In April, 1868, was chosen
member OF the Senate OF the State OF South Caro-.
lima, for the Election District OF Georgetown
County, and drew ballot to serve for the term
OF four years, has resigned; and whereas, tue
Constitution OF the State OF South Carolina directs
that in such case Writ OF Election shall be Issued
by the President of the Senate for the purpose OF
filling the vacancy thus occasioned, for the re.
tnaInder OF the term for which said member was
elected: .
Now, therefore, you and each OF you are hereby
required, after due advertisement, and with strict
regard to all the provisions Of the Constitution
and laws OF said State, touching your duty In such
case. to hold an ELECTION FUR A MEMBER OF
THE SENATE Of the State OF South Carolina, for
the County OF Georgetown, to serve for the re.
maInder OF the term for which said member, Hon.
!. Fl. Ralney, was elected; the Polls to be opened
a. the various places OF election IN said District on
THURSDAY, February 10th, 1871, by the various
Managers OF Election for those places respectively,
In accordance with the provisions OF the Act OF the
General Assembly, entitled IAN Act providing Tor
the General Election, and the mannerof conduct
Ing the same" approved March 1st, 1870; and this
writ, together with your return OF the election to
he held under 1t, have before the Senate at Its
next meeting after the election.
ALON2o J. RANSIER, President or Senate.
Attest: J. WOODRUFF, Clerk Of Senate.
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Proclamation.
GTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

To The CoMMIssIoSRRsto OF ELECTION FOR THE
ELECTION DISTRICT OF ABBEEILLE COUNTY: i3
whereas. Hon. Fl. G. LoMAx, who at the General
Election held In October, 1s7O was chosen mem.
ber OF the Senate OF South Carolina for the Elec-
tlon District OF Abberllle County, to serve the
term Of four years, has deceased; and whereas,
the Constitution of the State Of South Carolina
directs that in such cases Writ of Election shall
be issued by the President OF the Senate, for the
purpose Of Alllng the vacancy thus occisioned for
the remainder OF the term for which said member
so dece .ssd was elected:
Now, therefore, you and each Of you are hereby.
required after due advertisement. and with strict
regard to all the provisions Of the Constitution
and laws OF said State touching your duty In such
case. to hold an ELECTION FOR A MEMBER OF
THE SENATE OF the State OF South Carolina, for
der OF the term for which said member, Hon. H.
G. LomaX, was elected; the Polls to be opened at
the various places Of election In said district, on
THURSDAY, 18th day Of February, 1871, by the va
rious Managers OF Election, for those places re-
spcctlvely, Iu accordance With the provisions Of
the Act Of the General Assembly, entitled Gan
Act providing for the General Election, and the
manner Of conducting the saue," approved
March 1st, 1STo and this writ, together With your
return Of the election to be held under 1t, have
before the Senate at Its next meeting after the
election.
ALoNZo J. RANSIER, President Senate.
Attest: ]: WOODRUFF Clerk OF Senate.
jan30-16
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AN ACCIDENT on THE GREENvnLE AND
COLUMBIA RArLRoAD.-The Anderson Intel
ligsncer reports another accident on the Green.
vile and Columbia Railroad. 1t occurred near
Silver street on Saturday last, and four cars at
tached to freight train were completely wrecked
No one was hurt. One Of the new engines was
pulling the train, and a gentleman who came up
on the passenger train sooa afterwards expresses
the opinion that this heavy engine caused the &C.
cldent The track was In q horrible condition.
and this great weight crushed the rotten timbers.
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THE CRY IS, "STILL THEY CONE. "-On
Thursday and Friday OF the present week we are
to have what is announced to be the creme de Ia
creme Of clrcuses. C. G. Grady, with all his
paraphernalla for public amusement, will then
open on tie Citadel budget OF performances
which are said to be unsurpassed In the world OF
sawdust. The trapeze performers, tumblers,
acrobats equestrlans juggers, contortfonists
anu c!5wns are st.class, and the entertainment
will be all that II Is advertised.
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A NEW RAILROAD PRoJECr.-The Anderson
Inteiligencer says: "a recent visit Of General
Harrison, president OF the Blue Ridge Railroad to
the City OF Charleston has disclosed the fact that
there Is new railroad project on foot looking to
the advancement OF our longexpected connec'
tion with the great West. Wehave always thought
that the South Carolina Railroad should be more
directly concerned in the completion OF the Blue
Ridge Railroad, and we are glad to know that
there Is pro,pect Of that strong corporation
lending It's powerful aid in the work. The sys-
tenn olrailroats in this State has been governed
hitherto by short,sighted policy, never reaching
into the future and gra7plng the ultimate rsa
ton OF different lines. AL OF our roads have been
constructed with q view to local and temporary
advantages, aud regardless OF the growth and
PROGRESS OF our own State, much less the chance
OF being distanced by our nelghbors. 1t Will
afford us pleasure to record the successful tefmi-
nation Of the negotiations now pending. between
the roads above named, an which in due time
will be made public. We are not at liberty to Gu
tighten our readers any further at this time, but
will take occasion to give them the earliest In
formation when ds1uite result has been a.
tained.n
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THE CHARLESTON SENAToRsHIP.-On the
18th of February the people OF this county will be
called upon to elect senator In the place OF VIM.
Mlshax, who died before his election. 1t is gene
rally understood that no Efforts will be made by
the Reformers to press their own candidate, and
it is not likely that there will be much voting out.
side OF the colored population. The Radical aspt-
rants for the office may already be counted By
the score and are likely to be OF all Shades ply
siognomically and morally, from whitey-brown
to jes black. Speaking Of this greedy class Cain
in his Missionary Record, observes, with more
earnestness than elegance:
Elect no man who Is extremely anxious for the
place. 1t is the highest responsibility which can
be conferred upon citizen In the gilt OF the REQ.
ple except that OF Governor, and no man OF small
experience should be elevated to 1t. Let the peo
ple make spontaneous effort to elect the best
man for the pace. We suggest to them the pre-
priety OF holding meetings in the different pre-.
cincis expressing their preference by acclana-
tton, and instructlng their delegates to nominate
him whom they may designate. we beseech the
people not to be cheated IN this election. Remem-
her the man who Is elected now Will be there fnr
four years, and II bad man, will do much harm.
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TIE FEST BAPTIST CHURcH.-The quarterly
ce;ebra ion or the First Baptist Church Sunday.
schoc took place yesterday afternoon at 8 O'Clock.
The services commenced by the singing OF
hymn "Gather Them H." by the children, under
the direction Of the accomplished organist, Mr..
W. K. Pennai. After the reading Of the quarterly
report by the superintendent, Mr.. Palfrey, a book
Was presented to Master W. Campbell Douglas,
and one to Master j. P. Evans, for excellence
in department, scholarship, &c beautiful
chant, There is q fountain filled with blood"
rendered with pleasing erect and much feel
ing by the youthful assembly, closed the Inter-
estlng proceedings.
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INQUEsr.-An inquest was held by Coroner
Taft, on Saturday afternoon, at No. 81 Queen
street. over the body of an infant child, four
months old, named Thomas Moore. About noon
on that day the mother o: the child had left 1t
Quietly sleeping at home while she went down TO
the wharf to carry her husbands dinner. A color
ed woman was in the apartment. the whole
time during her absence, and hearing nothing
from the child, thought it was sleeping quietly.
Upon the mothers return, however, she found the
child dead. and the inquest was held accordingly.
p5st mortem examination vas held on the boty
by DR.. Dayega, who attributed the sudden decease
to congestion OF the brain, and the jury return
ed verdict in accordance with his opinion.
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BApTTzISG IN THE AssLEY.-About fifteen
hundred persons, mostly colored, assembled at
noon yesterday at the foot Of Council street.,
where the Rev. Mr.. Carr, pastor or Salem Church.
administered the rite OF baptism to several can
didates. 4 sermon was first delivered, after
which the pastor went down into the tlde anu
severally immersed the candidates In the salt wa
te-. The tide was favorable, being high water,
and the weather being not Too cold, the ceremony
passed. oir without any bad consequences. There
were nine persons immersed, four males and five
females, all &C whom were colored
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the State eX rel. Adams vs.. Fillebrown, trial
Justice the Supreme Court held that trial justices
had jurisdiction in prosecutions for assault and
battery and that the exercise of such jurisdiction
was not in violation Of any provision OF the con-
otit
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A THoUGHT-In these hard times, the shifts
which lady is compelled to make, in order that
both ends may meet financially, pay homage to
her taste and genius as an artist The pleasant
deceit. to which the sex resort that they may be
fully up to the fashion are study, and grave
philosophers may we'll despair in attempting to
probe the curious problem Of ''how they do It."
There is one secret, however, which we dare to
reveal, and 1t may be the keystone to'the uvste'
rious arch namely that good clothes ought to be
like worms when t1oddea upon-they Will turn.
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NEWS FOR THE CENSUS MARsHALs.-The
select committee on the census have agreed to
report bill increasing the pay OF deputy United
States marshals who have been engaged on the
census, to that for field service. The pay will
average from SIS to IS per day. The number Of
the deputies Is about 1000.
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BUSINESS ESvELoPEs.-THE News Job Office
is now prepared to furnish good envelopes, with
business cards printed thereon, ut 81 per thous.
and Send your orders. Every merchant and
business NAN should have his card printed on
his envelopes.
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The AcApEMT OF MUsTC.-The citizens Of
Charleston are already prepared to accord well
come reception to Harry Watkins and his dramatic
corps. who appear tonight in the first OF series
Of performances a. the Academy Of Music. High
IL praised by the press OF Richmond, In which
city they have been handsomely patronzed, we
reasonably anticipate display Of artistic talent
and have good reason to believe the public Will
not be disappointed. The performance tonight Is
.sTrodden Down, or Under Two Flags,'' and we
bespeak large audience on the occasion.
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NEW FIRE ENGINE FOR CoLUMBIA.-The Rich
mond Examiner, OF Saturday, says: "AE engine,
built for Columbia, S. c., arrived yesterday by
the Chesapeake and Ohio route, and will be tested
at Captain Ainsie's office, foot Of Tenth street,
to-day, at 10 o'clocS.'
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GENERAL NJ. 8. LrrTLEFlELD.-Many Of our
citizens remember this individual In connection
with various transactions which occurred In this
city aad State soon after the war. Governor
Caldwell, Of North Carol na, has, as we learn from
the Raleigh Sentinel, (actng under instructions OF
The Legislature,) offered reward Of $4,000 for his
arrest on account OF alleged railroad "rregula'i.
ties.n he is said to be In Florida, but the Cover
nor OF that State refuses to surrender him on q.
reouisition from the Governor OF North Carolina.
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QUICK WORK The stevedores of the Balti-
more line-Messrs. Townsend & Co.-executed
rapid task at the close Of the past week. The
steamship Maryland reached here, from Balti.
more, on Friday evening. Her cargo was taken
out, another placed on board, and the steamer
seat to sea on Sunday morning, the work being
accomplished in about twenty.four hours.
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SENATOR SAwYER.-The records Of the SEN
ate show that this gentleman voted against the
bill! spr the repeal ofthe income tax, which was
passed in the Senate, on Thursday last, by vote
or oS m D;
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A New PosToFrroE.-n is announced that
the Postmaster-General has decided to open a
postofflce at Aston, in Fairfield County. at the
Junction OF the Spartanburg and Union and
Granville and Columbia Railroads.
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RAILROAD CoURrEsIEs FOR ls7l.-We beg to
acknowledge with thanks the receipt Of pass
over the Spartanourg and Union Railroad from
F. Il. Counts, Esq, secretary and treasurer. and
O, pass over the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad
from H. 5. Halnes, Esq., general superintendent.
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The NIAGARA FIRE CoMpANY.-For the ac-
commodatlon Of the children who may desire to
attend the fair OF the above named company, it
will be opened this afternoon, at Military Hall.
The Chicora String Band will be in attendance.
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ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF PIsT0L.-
About O'Clock on Friday evening Paul Benson, a
colored man aged abous2o years, had his right hand
shot through at his place Of residence, few
miles above the city, by the accidental discharge
OF pistol which he was handling. He was
brought to the city and admitted into the hos
pitsi. where his wound was carefully attended to.
Homes are entertained Of saving his hand.
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A D1sGRAcEFUL ScESE.-Two colored wo-
men OF the most dIsreputable kind got very
much intoxicated on Saturday evening, and go.
ing in front OF the Mills House, made demonstra-
tions of the most disgusting character. This was
noticed BY an Alderman who Immediately went
to the Detective office, and at his request the two
nulsances were arrested by officer Fruall and
locked up. They .willbe tried this morning, and,
no doubt, receive punishment worthy OF the In
famous nature OF their offence against public de-
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RuMoRED DUEL.-An Augusta paper, of
Saturday, says that for several days past there
have been rumors adoat concerning duel which
is expected 20 be fought shortly between two gen.
tlemen from neiehooring States.
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Hotel ArrIvals-January es and 30.
CHARLESTON HOTEL.

CHARLESTON HOTEL.
John Nettles, Northeastern Railroad; n. ID.
Kelahan, Kingstree; Henry B. Bunting, Geo. A:
Baker, John ". Bell, Savannah; John o. Porcner,
Berkeley; W. D. Palmer, PlneVille; Il. w. wig
pins. Savannah; 81. Clark, Jacksonville; W. w.
Taylor, New York; - Mcmillan, Southern En-
press Company; E. W. Blanch, Beaufort; Il. w.
DuBose, Colleton; n. Adams, Gadsden.
CHARLESTON HOTEL.
N. Wynne, Augusta; S. N. AspInwal!, FL.
Browning, Aiken; L. Chamberlain, vile, CHILD anu
two servants, New York; E. P. Alexander, CO.
lumbia; F.. T. Walton, wife and child, Winning
ton, Del; c. E. Richards, Georgia; L. S. Belcher'
Wilmington; julius Schults, Richmond; u. r.
Moore, Boston; WIN. Holmes, wife and sou, Pnlla-
delphla; Miss NJrcross, Addison Norcross, otls
Norcross, Jr., Boston; j. H. Morris and wire, MISS
e. B. Morris, Philadelphia; Mrs. Judd. Beaufort;
John A. Egpleston, Mrs. B. C. Gibbon, Ohio; J. D.
Otis, New York; J. S. Thorn. Trenton, n j.; Isaac
Cole, Newark; VIM. Lander, Halifax; B. B. Keel
er, o. S. A.; W. Henry. P. G. Pulliim, Branch
vile; G. Raby, New York; Saml. W. Maurice,
Kinestree; s. D. Cole, Miss Mary E. Collie. Buffalo;
John MacDougal, Montreal; Thos. S. Wiltbank,
Philadelphia; 7. J. Cngnan, M. Cavaouy, North
Carolina; E. n. Reed, Florida; Thos. H. Trent,
Baltimore; a. B. Cartwright, New York; S. B.
Dow, Goose Creek.
MILLS HOUSE.
A. Holmes, D. n :Stiger. New York; @. B. Cox
and wife, Philadelphia; 8. L. SALISBURY, wile
child and servant, New York; u. F. Fruoom, s.
Earle and wife, New York; W. b. Brisosne' Jr.
Beaufort; L. Eorthrop, Atlanta; j. Davidson, :!
Shaw, Mrs. Shaw aad servant, G. G. KNOWLES
New York; F. A. Tanning, Boston; L. G. Jones' >
c. Jones, New York; a. Tracy and VILE Connec
ticut;J. Atherly, Jr., Philadelphia. S. Courier
Newsrk;J.E. Wright, New YORK; A. o. Peck
Boston;J. D. Stanbury Florida; J. Nelson, New
port; G. o. Kingsbury and wife, Springfield; W. P
HeSoert Batlmore;J S. Burger, city.