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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-01-17
President Charleston Chamber of Commerce
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,


WASHINGTON, D. c., January IL, 1872.
SIR-Yours of the 9th instant is at hand.
You have been misinformed as to the practice
prevailing at the port OF Baltimore, Nd, rela-
live to the payment of duties on Imports. All
duties being by law payable In coin, have
no authority 10 authorize their payment ID
currency. The practice 10 which .your. in.
formant probably alludes is that of the sale OF
coin by the United States assistant treasurer
at New York rates, of which many importers
doubtlessly avail themselves. Thus an import
er, having payment to make to the collector
of customs, goes to the assistant treasurer,
whose Office Is located in the same building
with the collector, and pays him sufficient
amount In currency to purchase the amount
OF coin he needs for his payment, and then
instead of handling 1t or taking 1t to the col
lector, the assistant treasurer issues his certia-
Gates Of deposit for the amount OF coin pur-
chased In the name Of the collector, who re-
celves them In lieu of the coin.
This privilege, however, can only be granted
at ports where the accumulation OF govern
ment coin Is greater than any possible de-
mand, which is the case In Baltimore, but not
in Charleston.
II it will be relief, anyimporter.of your
city, desiring to do 80, may deposit his dulles,
PAYABLE at Charleston, with the United States
assistant treasurer at New York City In
the name of the collector at Charleston,
and present to the collector the assis-
tant treasurers certificates Of deposit,
which the former will be directed to
receive III lieu of the actual coin. But each
of such Importers will. in addition to deposit
ing the amount Of his duties, have to make
SEPARATE deposit In the name of the assistant
treasurer Of the amount of the premium for
exchange In yonr city.
Very respectfully,
GEO. 8. boutwell,, Secretary.
To e. Y. TurpER, Esq, President Chamber
Of Commerce, Charleston, 8. G.
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TIE WHARTON TRIAL.

ANNAPOLIS, January 16.
The rebuttal evidence was continued to-
day. The jury were ordered to retire during
discussion, which II was considered improp-
er they should hear, when the attorney. gene
raj eaid the experts for the defence has assa1l.
ed the Testimony of Professor Tonry, stating
that his analysis and tests were insufficient,
and the yesults obtained by him give no evil
deDce OF tie presence Of metal. Professor
Tonry had pursued his analysis and expert
menta ami was now present in court with the
metal obtained by him. The State now pro.
posed to produce this metal 10 the court and
to the Jury, and have the experts for the de-.
fence themselves to say whether It is the metal
or not They offered to Introduce this evil
dence, first, upon the ground that 1t had been
discovered since the commencement of the
trial, and, secondly, that 1t was strictly rebut-
ting testimony, and admissible on that ground.
The attorney general argued In favor of the
proposition. At the conclusion OF the argu-
ment, and without reply from the counsel @ for
the defence, the court held the proposed evil
dence inadnissable. The evidence was then
closed and the argument commenced.
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TIE OLD WORLDS NEWS.

PARIS, January 16.
The press Of all the large towns OF France
oppose the Importation tax on raw materials:
'Thiers's speech characterizes the treaties Of
1860 as fatal to the interests of France, detest.
able and intolerable.
The Red Republicans are becoming active
in Lyons, and the authorities are exercising
unusual vigilance.
The sale of the Constitutional and Gaulois
Is forbidden by the minister Of the interior.
There was violent meeting at Marseilles
against the tax:
LONDON, January l6.
In lhe Tlchborne case the counsel for the
defence promise to introduce letters showing
that the real Sir Roger Tlchborne was re-
fined gentleman. Madam Radclif will swear
that the claimant told talsehood regarding
her.
Published statistics show that ninety thous-
and emigrants left Germany last year, nearly
all going to the United States.
The Parliamentary election La In progress IN
Kerry, Ireland. Intense excitement and ylo-
lent scenes are apprehended. The constabu-
lary has been strengthened and every step
taken by the magistrates to prevent riot.
STJTGARDT, January l6.
Three hundred printers have struck, and q
disturbance is apprehended.
BERLIN, January 1S.
Bismarck insists upon the retention of the
envoys Of the Monarchy at the German courts.
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PONTIEF IND KAISER.
The Pope's Letter to the Emperor Will
liam.

The German Correspondent of Berlin pub
fishes the following translation of the Pope's
congratulatory letter to the Emperor of Ger
many on his assumption of the Imperial dig
nifty:
Pope Plus TX to ths most Mustrious and
mighty Emperor greeting:
By the kind letteNof your majesty we have
received communication such as OF itself
elicits our congratulations, as we'll on account
of the supreme dignity offered your Majesty
as by reason of the general unanimity with
which the princes and free cities Of Germany
have conferred 1t on you. Itis, therefore, with
great Joy that we have received The news Of this
event, which, as we trust, with the blessing
of God on the efforts of your Majesty for the
general good. will turn 10 the advantage not
only OF Germany, but Of all Europe. We re-
turn your majesty, however, special thanks
for the expression of your friendship for us,
as we hope that 1t will not Inconsiderably con.
tribute to the protection of the liberty and
the rights OF the Catholic religion. On the
other hand, we request your majesty to be
convinced that we shall neglect nothing by
which, when the opportunity presents Itself,
we may be useful 10 your majesty. In the
meantime, we pray the Giver of all good
| things to richly vouchsaie your imperial and
royal majesty all true happiness, and unite
you with US In the bonds of the most perfect
affection.
Given at Rome, at st. Peters, lin the vali.
can,) on the 9Th day Of March, 1871, In the
twenty-hfth year of our pontlfcate.
PIUs, P. P. TX.
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DEATH OF NOTABLE CHNANAN-A PAGAN
FUNERAL Woong Hang Soon, president Of
the Ming Yung Company; is dead. Deceased
was sixiy-two. His body was placed In
Chinese state on Dupont alley, where 1t was
viewed by great numbers of his countrymeD,
and where The mystic ceremonies of the Pagan
burial service were performed, lasting about
three hours. The streets in the Chinese quar-
ters were thronged with Chinese, all OF whom
respected Woong Hang Soon. Hundreds Of
Caucaslans went, impelled by motives Of curl
oslty. The procession started for Laurel
Cemetery, led by a Chlnaman on horseback.
About twenty Cinnamon, dressed In long
white robes, attended the healBe, and amongst
these were Two or three hired mourners, aus.
tanned by men walking on either side. The
mourners carried Joss sticks, and bent them
selves towards the ground, appearing not "
walk, but to be dragged along by the stten-
dants. There were ffty eight hacks and other
carriages in line, four bands of fmusic, and four
or five express wagons loaded with propitia-
tory roast pigs, chickens, and all aorts Of COM
plicsted and uncertain edibles. The funeral
was one Of the largest ever solemnized by
Pagan rites.
tSan Francisco (Cal) Bulletin, December 80.
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A JEWISH LIBRARY IN NEW YoRx.-In New
York on the 10th instant rare collection OF
old books, constituting library OF Hebrew
and Jewish literature, was opened, with ap-
propriate addresses and congratulations, In
the lecture room of the Temple Emanuel. The
collection formerly belonged TO Mr.. Frederick
Muller. bookseller, OF Amsterdam, and con-
tains about three thousand volumes. The IL
brary consists of Bibles, exegelical and noni-
etlcal works, Talmud and works on the Tai
mud, casuisilcal writings, philosophy, the
ology, ethics, history, biography, photography,
archaeology, criticism and several other divis-
ions. A Isrge part Of the collection is in
Hebrew, Latin, German, Dutch, Spanish,
French, Portuguese, Italian and Greek. The
editions most commonly met with are those
OF Venice and Amsterdam. Among the oldest
works are some remarkable books produced IN
the first half century after the invention OF
printing. In the collection are some curious
old manuscripts, very interesting as speci.
mems of Hebrew writing. This library Is open
twice week, Monday and Thursday, from
two till five O'clock. Admission Tree to all
persons over fifteen years of age.
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FASHION NOTES.

Short Euzabethian ruffs have again crept
into fashion.
Pale, delicate, neutral tiuts are much
liked for evening toilets.
Very elegant handkerchiets are generally
trimmed with Valenclennes.
Point lace sets, consisting Of collar, cuff
and handkerchief, are valued at $500 and $400.
AS many as seven or eight different shades
OF one color are sometimes used In one cos
TUNE.
"A new feature In arranging tunics is tying
them at the back, with bows placed down the
middle.
The favorlte colors for ties are the faintest
shades OF blue, the palest green and rose, and
the salmon color. :.
Lace collars are of every conceivable style
and shape, and pointed. or long and narrow, or
large and round.
Plain collars and cuffs OF very fine linen
the latter attached to an under sleeve, remain In
favor on the streets.
Among the trimming laces the most popu-
lar are the round point and the point applique,
Valenciennes and Chantilly.
Handsome elk, of some bright color, fn-
ished with white lace, makes pretty tie to be
worn with black silk dress.
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AN AMERICAN MISSIONARY CONVERTED TO
BRAHMIsM. Occasionally the people Of Eng
land are the subjects of missionary effort by
high.born Brahmins, with encouraging results.
Our turn may come next; not, indeed through
the compassion of an Indian prince, but by one
of our own caste. The first missionary sent out
By the American URitarian Association went
to India as the most promising field for Christ
Ian effort, and 10! has turned out 10 be the Held
himself. Rev. G. q. A. Dali has been converted
to Brahmism, and has Joined the Brahmo
Somaj. the Church of God lheistIc, of Bengal.
he thus becomes disciple and brother If Kes-
hub Babu Chunder Sen, in whose organ, the
India Mirror, he presents his justification and
creed of pure theism, at the conclusion Of Of
which he invites his friends to come to his
house In Dhurrumtollah for the inspection and
study Of, not the Bible, but the wo' ks OF Ram
Mohun Roy, adding: "The complete sincerity
of my purpose to aid my brethren can only De
proved by my labors In the cause of that one
God without second, for the preaching OF
whose gospel came to India"
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-01-17

Under the above head lines the New York
Standard publishes an account Of g juvenile
entertainment which recently occurred In 8
fashionable quarter Of Brooklyn, which gives
one vivid idea Of the rate at which Young
America is progressing-at least in New York
and vicinity. IG was fni! dress party OF
guests were present, and 1t Is stated that
the hostess, q young lady OF ten summers,
received them with the ease and self.
possession of matron of forty. But
what we particularly desire to call atten-
ton to, was the toilets OF the occasion. The
dresses, 1t is eaid, consisted of white. pink,
yellow and blue silk, elsborately trimmed and
their hair dressed In the latest style, frizzed,
puffed, powdered and adorned with flowers.
White kid gloves were generally worn, and
the Only thing said to be lacking In the repre-.
sentation OF an adult party was the enamel
with which some of the female dev0tees Of
fashion ornament themselves. Paint and
powder were freely used, aud one little mics
attracted much attention with her powdered
hair and dazzling costume. She wore pair
OF diamond earrings, gold chain and l0cket
studded with diamonds, while upon each arm
was a bracelet of elaborate workmanship.
In regard to these she triumphantly remarked
to her admirers: "There's no sham about
these; they're the real thing, !" which her audit.
ors were quite willing to believe. Another little
one. seven years Of age, was decked out In rose
co.ored silk at seven dollars yard, point ap;
plIque, flowers, galaxy Of diamonds and.
other expensive jewelry, including gold beltS
the buckle of which was studded with dia-
monds; band Of gold enclrcled the head, and
from pendant on the forehead sparkled q
solitaire Of great value. Her mother was
heard to exclaln, exultiogly, that the price Of
her child's outfit for that evening was $4,000.
An envlous mother, Jealous of the sensation
caused by such display, remarked that
upon the next occasion mine shall be dressed
In tea-rose silk, which is by all means less
common than pink, as my childs complexion
Is such that she can wear anything" Who
shall say that Young America is not pro-
gresslve.
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Byas again on tho Rampage-Hurley
aid Whippsr join In the Onslaught
against Governor Scott.
ESPECIAL TBLRaRAM TO TIE NEwsl

ESPECIAL TBLRaRAM TO THE NEwsl
COLUMBIA, January l6.
In the House this morning the considera-
ton of Governor scott's special message and
OF the finsncial investigating committees re-
port was resumed. Byas made rambling and
incoherent, but exceedingly vItuperatlve
speech, which occupied fully two hours. Next
came Hurley, who briefly replied to the at.
tacks which have been made upon the verac-
Ity of the investigating committees report
Whipper followed In long speech supporting
the report, and advocating the impeachment
of the Governor. In the Senate no business
of public interest was transacted. PICKET.
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THE GRAND DUKE IN THE WEST.
Ale1is's Buffalo Hunt-Grand Sport on
the P1atns-The Hunting Camp, Indt-
ans, Soldiers.
A dispatch from st. Louis, announcing the
movements of the Russian Prince, Alexis,

says:
The permanent camp for the buffalo hunt
consists of two hospital tents, ten wall tents
and tent for servants. Three Of the wall
tents are floored, and the Grand Dukes ia car
peted. Box stoves and Slbley stoves are pro-
vided for the hospital and wall tents. The
hospital tents are TO be used as dining tents.
10000 rations each OF flour, sugar and coffee,
and 1000 rponnds of tobacco for the Indians.
camp, and have everything in the best
possible order. Company E, second cavalry,
acts as escort for the party. Mr. Cody ("Buf-
falo Blli") met the party. A relay OF horses is
at Medicine Creek, about halfway to the camp.
hours. Buffaloes are in great numbers within
ten miles of the camp. A few hours ago four
hundred Indians were expected at the camp
with their families, and others were coming
In rapidly. 1t is expected that war parties OF
Spotted Tail. Whistler, War Bonnet and Black
Hat will be there, with their respective chiefs
and bands. After the hunt there will be q
grand Indian war dance, and provisions VIII
be presented to the Indians If they behave
themselves.
The Legislature of Missouri has adopted
resolution for the appointment of commit
tee, consisting Of Elk members OF the House
and four Of the Senate, to which the governor,
lleutenant-goVernOr anQ speaker 01 Gne HOUSE
were added, to make arrangements for the re-
ceptIon OF the Grand Duke Alexis and suite at
the State capital on their return from the buff
falo hunt The steamer Great Republic, which
is to convey Alexis and his suite to New Or
leans, will undergo some changes for the pur-
pose. Two Of The large staterooms will be
thrown into one, newly cnrpeted, and furnish
ed with set of chamber furniture. A BILL
lard table will be placed In the rear cabin,
n QirQnOom6ntQ
monotony of the trip. Besides the suite,
none but the officers of the boat will be al
lowed on board durlDg the passage.
A later dispatch reports that Alexis killed
buffalo on Sunday, and telegraphed the fact
by cable 10 the Czar.
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AelmbpI6's Bnfbn.
NJ = \ !. Ho e ooD. p.
INTHE- =sss
q.
YOUNG &RISING GENERATION.

The vegetatiye powers Of life are strong, but In
q few years how often the palid hue, the lack.lus
ire eye, and emaoiated form, show their baneful
influence. It soon becomes evident 10 the observ.
er that some depressing influence is checking ths1
development Of the body. Consumption Attlked
OF, and perhaps the youth % removed from school
and sent Into the country. This Is one Of the
worst movements. Removed from ordinary d.
versions OF the eyer-changng scenes OF the city,
the powers OF the body, too much enfeebied 70
give sess to healthful and rural exerclse thoughts
are turned inwardy upon themselves.
II the patient be female, the approach Of tn
menses is looked for with anxiety as the mt
symptom In which nature Is to show her saving,
power in dirudng the circulation and visiting tho
cheek with the bloom OF health. Alas increase.
OF appetite has grown by what it fed on. .Tns
energies Of the system are .prostrated, and the
whole economy is dersnged. The beautiful and
wonderful period In which body and mind under. !,
60 so fascinating change from child to woman
is looked for in vain The PARENTS heart bleedIt
In anxiety, and fancies the grave but waiting fori
Its victim. - E.9,is.l.s ~
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DECLINE IN TIE AMERICAN BIRTH RATE.-A
remarkable diagram has been prepared by DR..
Toner, the statlstcian, which gives at glance
the facts of each census in regard to the rea-
tive longevity of the TWO sexes; also another
curious table showing the number OF ichildren
born to each thouand women between the ages
of dfteen and fifty at each census. This table
reveals the startling fact that what is held up
az the peculiar shame of Massachusetts Is
equally true of all her sister States: 1t ls
shown that only 0ne-half as many children are
now born 10 each thousand women as In 1900,
and that there hal been regular decrease from
one decade of years to another.
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THE LOUISIANA TROUBLES.
New ORLEANS. Janua

NEW ORLEANS. January 16.
A compromise was effected yesterday.
Several obnoxious bills were repealed, and
others were signed by the Governor, and only
lack the proper publication to become laws.
New YORK, January l6.
The settlement of the New Orleans troubles
has caused Louisiana securities to rise ten per
cent.
WASHINGTON, January l6.
The Joint resolution passed yesterday by
the Warmoth Legislature has been considered
by the President, who declines to comply with
the requlsilion for troops.
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FUNERAL OF BISHOP M,GILL.

RICHMOND, January 16.
The funeral of the Right Rev. Joha McGill,
Catholic Bishop of Virginia, took place to-day,
Bishop Jas. F. Wood, OF Philadelphia, officiat-
ing. Bishop Lynch, of CharlestonI delivered
the funeral discourse. The ceremonies were
of the most impressive and solemn character.
and were witnessed by.an immense congrega-
tion, while thousands were unable to gain ad-
mlttance to the Cathedral. Bishops Becker,
of Wilmington, and Gibbons, OF North Caro-.
lima, together with number Of priests Of the
diocese, participated. The remains. of the de.
ceased bishop were Inferred in the chapel, un-
derneath the Cathedral.
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THE WEATHER THIS DAP.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Janu

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 1s.
The barometer will probably continue
highest in Tennessee and Kentucky. South
easterly winds will prevail on Wednesday,
with cloudy weather on the coast oil Texas and
Louisiana. Partially cloudy and peasant
weather in the Gulf and Southern States and
northward to Pennsylvania: Dangerous winds
are not anticipated for tonight.
Yesterdny's Weather Reports OF the
Signal Service, U. S. A.-4.47 p. M.,
Local Time.
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CHARLESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.,
Jannaru q 1870

CHARLESTON CHAMBER OF COAMERCE,
January 8, 1872
To the Hon. G.. s. Boutwell,. Secretary of The
Treasury, Washington City:
SIR-Under resolution OF the Charleston
Chamber of Commerce, passed the 2lst ultimo,
have the honor to advise, that this Chamber
has been informed that at the port of Baltl-
more importing merchants Rre allowed to pay
duties on foreign goods In currency, and that
the collector OF said port is authorized by your
department to receive United Staes currency
at the IL N. value Of gold In New York that
day.
With the extreme difficulty Of obtaining
gold coin in this city, 1t is most desirable
matter that the same privilege be granted at
this port. To effect which purpose, and in
behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, repre-
eenting the priBcIpal merchants OF this city, I
would respectfully ask your favorable consld-
Grafton OF this subject.
With much respect,
Your obedient servant,
SAMUEL z. TUPPER,
President Charleston Chamber of Commerce.
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AMONG THE GERMANS.
From Frank Leslle's Illustrated Paper.

From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Paper.l
or all the people in the world who under
stand comfort without pretension, enjoyment
without selhshness, mirth without rtotousness,
dissipation without excess, commend us to
our German brethren. And not alone to our
German brethren, speaking strictly, but to
our German sisters, fox 1t Is peculiarity,
worthy not only of commentator, but Of
Imitation by other nationallties, that the Ger
man-even 1t can be said Of him, like John
GIlpin. that
"Thoush on pleasure he is bent
He hath frugal mind ~
Is almost invariably found sharing bis plea
cures, whether humble or e1travsgant, with
bis wife, children or female relatives and
friends. No solitary cocktail or whisky
straight suits our metropolitan Teuton. No
stag party entails upon his head the horrors OF
curtain lecture In the ''wee small hours
for the moet part, Of that character that even
If he enters them alone he is not in fear OF the
fact being reported to his disgrace at home,
but with the willingness, If not the expecta-
tion, Of being joined there at any moment by
the partner Of bis joys and sorrows ss soon as
pleasant exhibition OF confidence and COM
panionship, and the presence OF the better
sex, the fact that the beverage, usual on such
occasion, is one which 'cheers but not lnebrt-
ates"-tesling the capacity Of the stomach
rather than the strength Of the head land we
have revealed ono OF the reasons why these
assemblages are not only pleasant and
soclable. but why they sre never disturbed
by scenes of rowdyisDl, and scarcely ever
by ripple of discourtesy. Add to all
this that music, which, as the poet Informs
us, has sscharms TO soothe the savage Breast"
Is almost Invariably an accompaniment to the
other attractions music, which, even in the
humblest OF these places Of entertainment,
eVinces the national tastes and talent-and 1t
is not surprising that the natlve-born Amerl-
can In pursuit Of rational and respectable en-
ioyment should often be found in these sa-
Icons, with cigar or pipe In his mouth, q
glass OF lager before him, Joining In the pleas
lres of the evening, and acquiring cosmopoli.
tan tastes and better appreciation OF human
nature, by bis association with this, the best
specimen of our foreign population. In spite
Of the ridiculous attempts at prohibition,
amounting almost to persecution, which have
followed the innocent amusements Of our Ger
man citizens-or, rather, as q consequence OF
those attempts, for persecution always raises
its objects to the dignity of martyrs-not only
has the lager-beer saloon, with It's music, It's
semi.dramatic performances and other ae-,
compartments, been tolerated IN our midst,
but It has become an institution. and grow
InO onp