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ported favorably a joint resolution 10 authorize
| the payment Of commissioners and managers
| Of elections, at general elections during the
| year 1871, which was ordered to be eDgrossed
! ior third reading.
Mr.. Maxwell reported fayorably bill to in.
| corporate the Beef and Pork Packing Assocl-
alton of Charleston. Ordered to lie over for
| future consideration.
Mr.. Whittemore reported bill to change
| the names of Lee Abrams and others, and TO
permit Charles NJ. Ferguson to adopt them.
A resolulion tby Mr.. ICorbin) authorizing
issue pay certificate to Phin. R. Tompkins,
was amneded 30 as o.include up to the time OF
the decision In the case, from the commence
ment of the present session, November 2Sth,
| 1871, to February 18th, 1872. The same to be
payment in full. Debate followed, participa-
ted in by Messrs. Corbin, Leslie, Nash and
others, when an effort to refer the same was
| voted down. Adopted.
The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, at
u NJ. .
In the House, Mr.. Jeryey, from the commit
tee on privileges and elections, reported
favorably a bill to provide for general elec-
tIons, and the manner Of conducting the
| same.
gAleo recommended that three Senate bills.
relative to the same subject, be laid on the
table. The above were ordered to lie over for
second reading.
MIR. Adamson introduced bill to. require
certain county officers to report to the county
court at each sitting, which was referred to
the committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. Gather introduced resolution requlr-
Ing the various committees to report all bills
by Thursday next, which lay over under the
rules.
Mr. DOYLE introduced Joint resolution that
certain persons be authorized to transcribe so
much of the records of Pickens as relates to
Oconee, for the benefit of the latter county,
which was referred to its appropriate COM
mittee.
Mr.. Jamison presented the claim Of ]. W. b.
Bust for nullG bona costs, &c. Referred to
the claims committee.
On motion of Mr.. Lee. the special order was
suspended, and The bill to make appropria-
tions for the payment Of the per diem OF the
members Of the General Assembly and the sal
aries of the subordinate officers and employ
ees, was passed to third reading.
Mr.. Bowley, from the committee on engross-
ed bills, reported the following:
A bill to charter the Walhalla Female Acad-
A bill to amend the charter of the trustees Of
the Presbyterian Church, OF Smyrna, NeWoer-
~ County.
A bill 10 incorporate the Nazareth Presbyte-
rian Church Of Spartanburg County.
Joint resolution for the payment OF the claim
OF Henry Ware & Son.
Bill to renew and amend the charter of the
Town of Newberry. Passed and sent to the
Senate, as was also the following: Bill to d.
vide the State into five Congressional Districts.
A motion to strike out the enacting clause be-
ing lost, Mr.. Mobley offered an amendment
for Fairfield, and Fairfield for Greenville. The
bill then passed by ayes 81, nays 26.
The House then adjourned until Tuesday at
twelve NJ.
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From the New York Sunday Eews.l

From the New YORK Sunday Eews.l
The death of the lameRted and illustrious
Archbishop Spaulding has left vacant two; OF
the highest positions In the Roman Catholic
Church In this country. 1t is now surmised 10
reliable statement being considered prema-
ture) that Archbishop ,McCloskey will be apr
pointed by the Pope to the vacant Primate.
ship. aq :. ..t
The dignity of the position properly belongs
to the representative OF the oldest see in
America, and Baltimore, from its traditions. is
entitled TO that distinction; but the Archiepis-
capacy can only be filed by an Inferior pre-.
late, whes could not consistently be elevated
to botf3 36sitions to the exclusion of the vene.
rable srchbIshops of other sees. Archbishop
McCloskey, by right, it is claimed by the cler-
gy, should be the legitimate successor Of the
deceased primate.
It is confidently asserted that Bishop Lynch,
OF South Carolina, will be chosen TO fill the va
cant Archiepiscapacy, his jealous devotion to
the interests OF the church, and bis earnest
labors in Its behalf, emitting him to such re-
cognitlon. .raa' -.
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belonging, and OF all that is now 80 claimed OF
expected to belong; In whose use or possession
the same may be, how and for what purpose and
condition there. Also of all debte, claims or
allegations sgairst the city In favor of any per-
son or persons, whom to, what for incurred,
when due and at what rate Of interest, If any;
and of all things else pertaining to the city, In
charge of and to be accounted for by the city
treasurer.
On motion of Alderman Sweegan it was re-
solved that the Mayor be requested to author
ize the chief of the Fire Department to inves-
tIgate the cause and origin Of all fires occur
ring in the city.
On motion of Alderman O'Nelll the city in
spectors were instructed to report to the
police all the surface drains and their condi-
ton.
On motion of Alderman Gage the city treas
urer was Instructed to deduct the tax on city
stock exaoted during the past year from the
Interest on paying the same.
On motion of Alderman Smith 1t was
RESOLVED, That the committee on railroads
he requested to communicate at once with the
CITY attorney and instruct him to ascertain the
present stains Of the city Investment In the
Blue Ridge Railroad, and In what manner 1t Is
affected BY the sale Of the stock held by the
State, and by the bill ''to relieve the State OF
all liability for Its guarantee Of the bonds Ct
the Blue Ridge Railroad, and that the city at.
torney be instructed to take such proceedings,
by Injunction or otherwise, as may be neces-
sary for the protection Of the interests of the
city.
Alderman sweegan introduced q bill to reg
ulate the storage of petroleum oil aud other
infammable fluids. The bill took Its first
reading and was ordered to be printed.
Also bill to repeal an ordinance relating
to the public weighing of coal, and leaving
the same to purchaser and seller. The bill
took Its first reading and was ordered to be
printed.
Alderman sweegan called up the following
bill, which took its second reading, was pass
ed, aud ordered to be engrossed for ratif1ca-
tlon:
A BILL to admit the stonewall and ,Vigilant
Fire Companies as part and parcel OF the
Steam Fire Department of the City OF
Charleston, and to provide for compensa-
lion for the same.
Be 1t ordained by the Mayor asd Aldermen
In City Council assembled,
SECTION l. That from and after the passage
of this ordinance the Stonewall and Vlgllant
Fire Engine Companies shall become part
and parcel Of the Steam Fire Department OF
the City of Charleston, with the annual pay OF
eighteen hundred dollars, payable monthly. =
Bee. a. That the number Of steamers shall
not be increased above. the number now In
the department, viz: Twelve In all.
SEC. 8. That all ordinances and parts Of or
dinances repugnant hereto be, and the same
are hereby repealed.
On motion Council then adjourned.
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THE COUNTY FINANCES.
A. Telegram from Commissioners Me-
Laughltn. i1.

COLUMBIA, s. G., February 20.
ToTHE EDITOR OF TIE NEWS. vi
Your paper containing, an: editorial on tne
county officials has just reached me. The
chairman of the Board Of County Commission
ers is now absent from the city on account OF
sickness. I shall be in Charleston in few
days, and will give the public full statement
Of the finances Of the county and other matters
that have been mlarepresented by the SOCIAL
ed grand jury. N. MoLAuGHLlN,
County Commissioner.
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THE WEATHER THIS DAT.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. February 20.
An area of low barometer will probably. on
Monday, extend eastward over the Gulf
States, with southerly Winds and rainy wealth
er on the coast. aud northwest winds, bearing
to southeast, with threatening weather IN tne
South Atlantic States. The low barometer in
Canada viii move down the st. Lawrence
Valley, with SNOW and rain. Easterly winds
yeer to the southwest, with cloudy weather In
the middle States on Wednesday morning,
and over New England during the afternoon,
possibly with light rain. Dangerous winds are
not anticipated for Tuesday night.
Yesterdays Weather Reports OF tho
Signal Service, U. S. A.-4.47 p. M,
Local Time.
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TIE CONVENTION OF socrETrEs.-Thirteen
societies were represented at the convention
held at Liberty He'll, Morris street, for the
purpose offorming union, building a sulta-
Bile hall for meeting, &c. The convention Or
ganized by electing Major NJ B. Deany, pres
ident, thirteen vice-presidents, E. NJ. Clark,
secretary, R. Howard, assistant secretary, and
William Vanderhorst, sergeant at arms. The
convention will probably continue Its slttings
nightly during the week.
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NOTES FROM GoTH4M.

NEW YORK, February 20.
The district attorney was directed to prose-
cute all merchants who bribed customs Off
GERS.
DR.. McCosh, president of Princeton College,
Is sick with pneumonia.
The committee Investigating quarantine de-
yeloped the fact that DR.. Csrnochan received
one hundred and fifteen thousand dollars for
certain exclusive privileges from a tow COM
pany. The evidence indicates q huge sWindle.
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FAIR-The Lincoln Light Infantry Fair
opened last evening at the Military Hall with
every prospect of highly successful week.
The handsome decorations, good music and
beautiful display of articles on the tables make
the hall an attractive place.
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funeral Notiees.

~ TIE RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
Of Mr.. and Mrs. FRANCIS J. P0ROHER are In.
vlted to attend the Funeral Services OF the former
at the Unitarian Church, Archdale street, at half.
past O'Clock, THIS AFTERNOON. feb2o
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~UNION KMWILLING LODGE, No.
A, A. F. M.-The members Of this Lodge are re-
spectfully invited to attend the Funeral OF our
late Brother, FRANCIS J. PoROHER, THIS DAY.
81ae instant, ot nulrspups ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Unitarian Church, Archdale street.
BY order OF the W. N. W. GEO. GIBBS,
reb2I secretary.
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NOTES IND DETAILs By MAIL.

COLUMBIA, 8. G., February 10.
In the Senate to-day the following business
was transacted In addition to that reported to
TIE NEWS by telegraph last night:
Mr.. Owens, from the finance committee, re-
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~ THE FRIENDS AND ACQUAIN-
TANCES OF Mr.. and Mrs. JONAS BYRD, are re.
spectfully Invited to attend the Funeral Services
Of the former, at bis late residence, Henrietta
street, THIS AFTERNOON, at half past 8 O'Clock.
feb2l-s
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MAILING A LIE

WASHINGTON, February 20.
Hampton, Butler and Kershaw are here,
asking hearing before the Ku-Klux commit
tee to vindicate themselves from charges
made by Senator Edmunds that they were Ru-
Klux leaders.
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~ CHARLESTON C HAMB E B OF
.CoMMEROE.-The Members Of the Chamber are
respectfully requested to attend the Funeral Ser
vices OF their late Second Vice-Presidenr, F. ].
POROHER, This AFTERNOON, at hslf.past
O'Clock, at the Unitarian Church, Archdsle street.
feb2o P. J. BARBoT, Secretary.
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ON TO MEXICO.

NEW ORLEANS, February 20.
A Matamoras special says that Trevtno tele-
PotosI. aud then Immediately move straight
on the City of Mexico. RelDforcements are
coming to Queroga to aid his attack on Mata-
moras. The government troops were defeat
ed In Sinalva. There are two thousand revo-
lutionlsts In Jalesco. General Niagara has
.spronounced" In Colonia.
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9s- ST. GEORGES SOCIETY. THE
members OF the St. Georges Society are requested
to attend the Funeral Services OF their deceased
brother member, Major F. ]. P0R0HER, at the
Unitarian Church, Archdale street, at halfpast 4
o. clock THIS AFTERNOON.
BY order. g. R. WALKER,
feh2l Secretary.
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SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

Alexis is gone to Pensacola.
Freight via Cape Horn has arrived at San
Francisco, beating, in time, the freight ship
ped by the Pacific Railroad.
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MarrieG..

oUINN-NEsTAR..0n the 18th instant, BY the
Rev. d. P. Northrop, at the Cathedral Chapel
JAMES QUINN to Miss BRIDGET, only daughter OF
Thomas Nestar, Esq, both OF this city: .
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$50 Ma RR l A G E. -
happy relief for Young Men from the effects
Of Errors and Abuses In early life. Manhood re-
stored. Nervous debility cured. Impedimenu
to Marriage removed. New method OF treat.
mens. New and remarkable remedies. Books
aud Circulars sent fres, IN sealed envelopes. Ad'
dress HOWARD ASSOCIATION. No. 2 South
Ninth street. Philadelphia, Pa oct12
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~T THE CHARLESTON CHARITA.
BILE ASSOCIATION, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
FREE SCHOOL FUND.-OFFIOAL RAFFLEb
NUMBERS.
GLASS No. a59-HoRNINa.
38-7l-64-7O-26-29 9-62-1l--22-73-40--
CLASS No. S60-EvBNINa.
56-52-50-68-6 -69-24- $685. 3-l5-6
Aswitness our hand at Charleston thIs goth day
OF February, 1879. FEM PECK,
JAMES GILLILAND,
oots Sworn Commissioners.
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THE HACANT.SEE

Archbishop mcC1osley to Succeed to the
Primateship-Bisho Lynch to be Ap-
pointed to tho ArchiepIscopncy.
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~ CONSIGNEES PER STEAMSHIP
FALCON, from Baltimore, are hereby notified
that she is THIS DAY discharging cargo at
Pier No. l, Union Wharves. All goods not taken
away at sunset will remain on the wharf at con-
signees' risk. AORDECA1& CO.,
feb21-2 Agents.
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SorR,-The weather reporg dated TAT O'CLOCK,
,his morning. will be posted In the rooms OF the
iinamher OF Commerce nt 10 O'Clock A H., and,
torether with the weather chart, may 10y the
courtesy OF the Chamber be examined by snip
masters at any time during the day.
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9uerial Notices.

~NOTICE.-THlI RATTLE FOR THE
GOLD WATCH AND CEAIN. at Kennedy's sa-
loon, Meeting street. will take place at O'Clock
P. N. THIS "wednesday EVENING, February 2lst
feb2l-1s
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BLACK DRESS GOODS.

splendid assortment OF new and most approx:
Ell BLACK DRESS MATERIAL: Black Blarrfts,s
satines, Dlagonals, Berlin Cords, Persian Cloth,
Alpaoas, Empress Cloth, Mohsirs, French lEerino,
Tamise Cloth, Bombazine, Ottoman Cords. 6c.J
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board of underwriters on the subject be con.
sldered.
Also asking further indulgence as to his
report upon the Enston Donation.
Report received.
The Mayor filed the vacancies on the stand
Ing committees, occasioned by The death Of
Alderman Taylor. as follows:
On Ways and Means-Alderman Smith.
On Lighting the City-Alderman Gage.
On the Fire Alderman Bowen.
Supervisors Of High school-Alderman
Sweegan.
The bonds Of the Market officials, with their
surlties, were read and accepted In turn as
follows:
William Klrkwood, sureties Geo. s. Hacker
and John H. Honour; John T. MlllIgan, sure.
ties Miles Drake and Philip Buchheit; W. j.
Wiley, sureties John q. Honour and Moses
Goldsmith; Thomas A. Baynard, suretles A.
Gage and W. L. Beckman; S. D. Garrett, sure
ties Robt. Howard and George II. Shrewsbury
CITY SHERIFF.
George II. Addison, bond 1000, snreties
James B. Campbell, Henry Bischof, R. Hunter
Benjamin McGinDis and B. Foley. Approved
THE CITY TREASURER.
In connection with the bond of P. j. Coogar
the Mayor said there was protest, and asked
the pleasure oil Council whether that or the
bond should be first acted upon.
Alderman voigt moved that the sureties of
fered on the bond of P. J. Coogan, treasurer
elect, be read first.
Alderman Simonds said that the protest
should be read first. 1t would be an insult tc
the citizens signing it If Conncll acted upor
the bond without giving the protest hearing
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:. During the remainder OF; thesesson, GooDsiR
this Department Will be sold at their CosT;to
manufacture. a ..2Fna -. ,l:9ssst55 z 10
,.J.,R. READ.
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Nou Advertisements.

VII. DILLARD, Sec'y.
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DEMOCRATIC WARD AND DISTRICT
COMMITTEES OF DAVIDSON COUN.

At a recent meeting of the Democratic EXecu-
| tive Committee of Davidson county, il was re-
| solved to appoint subcommittee in the several
wards and districts of the county in order to por
| feet the organization of the party and do what
| ever may be necessary to render its success com
| plete. The following are said committees:
LIST ward-JOhn Mclaughlin, W. II. Perry, n.
| B. Hamilton.
I'd ward-Martin Dalton, Geo. Wells, DR.. j..
W. Morton.
Sd ward-Player Martin, James t. Brantley,
| B. K. Cutter.
4th ward-Dr. Roscoe, R. R. Freeman, Lee
| Adams.
5th ward-R B. Cheatham, DIR. John Horton,
| Tom Craighead.
9th ward-W. F. Meacham, P. S. Dews, An
| drew Cousins.
eth ward-H. Hill, w. D. COvington, W. C.
Hurt
8th ward-M. C. Cotton, NJ. N. Barnes, Geo.
Moore.
9th ward-Chas. Kircher, NJ. Buddeke, Tom
Hudson.
10th ward-Tom McRoberts, I. S. Hays, John
HOlloran.
ID district-Jerry Bowen, j. H. Sloan, Henry
Buchanan.
Sd distriet-M. j. Couch, j. B. Davis, Squire
WhitwOrth.
4th district-w. j. Wade, Sam Wright, r. L.
Hadley.
5th district-A. F. Cot, Jo Bigley, Sam Blu
chanan.
9Th district-T. K. Grigg, James Holiway, B.
Gray.
9TH district-A. j. Baker, James Phillips, VIM.
Robson.
Sth distrct-Pleasant Smith, John Williams,
Geo. II. Hogan.
9th district-A. G. Merritt, ALI. Douglas, Bob
Howell
10th district-Y. B. Jones, Jo Elliston, Horace
Scales.
18th district--Chas. B. Chickering, Sam. North.
ern, Waits O'Neal.
18th district-M. N. Brown, Alex. Mcqueen,
j. S. Davidson.
18th district-Jasper Taylor, Barry Hines,
Doc. Parrish.
18th district-Ed. Bradford, W. W. Fulghum,
Silas Greer.
18th district. W. Bush, j. j. Corley, James
DOherty.
10th district-J. E. Wright, W. j, Chan Her,
Sam. Tate.
nth district-Philip Olwill, Rob't Miller, F.
A. Wood.
18th district-watt. weakley, William Martin,
f. A. Irwin.
10th distrct-J. E. Sloan, j. X. P. Hamblen,
a. Hudson.
Goth district. o. Bass, James Roscoe, j. w.
Baker
21st distIict-T. Harris, j. d. Vaughan, T. T.
Sanders.
ed district-wm. Smith. A. Shaw, John Mar.
shall.
23d district-C. W. Nance, DIR. j. w. Jordan,
"a Il. Smith.
24th district-Ike Lanier, w. Garrett, f. G.
Earthman.
18th district-Esqr. Curtis, DIR. Hampton, -
Alternately.
BY order of the Executive Committee.
10. @. HAMBLIN, Chairman
W. II, DILLARD, Sec'y,
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EdgeGeId and kentucky Railroad.

The proposition submitted by Winslow
and Wilson, in regard to the purchase by
them of the interest of Davidson county
and co-purchasers in the Edgefeld and
Kentucky Railroad, and accepted by the
County Railroad Commissioners, which &C
ceptance was yesterday ratified by the
County Court, is to the effect that upon the
execution Of good and sufficient bond by
the county and co-prrchasers to indemnify
Winslow and Wilson against loss on ac-
count Of any suits pending or that may
hereafter be brought against the Edgefeld
and Kentucky Railroad Company for cause
existing when the purchase of the road was
made by the American Contract Company,
the said Winslow and Wilson shall pay in
cash to the county and cO-purchasers tie
money due by the American Contract Com
pany on account of bonus on the 9th of
July, 1873. The proposition excerpts $780,
600, which amount shall be paid by draft
accepted by the st. Louis and Southeastern
Railway Company, payable in New York,
and on which the county is to receive Sper
cent. interest,
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Among the guests at the Maxwell House
yesterday were Rev. Jas. p. Boyce, Greer
vile, S. g.; Rev. J. L. Burrows, Richmond,
Va; Col. NJ. L. Bell and wife, Arkansas;
Gen. w. A. Quarles and Chancellor Charles
G. Smith, GAINESVILLE; Capt. Thos. Sharpe,
Winchester; Maj. Campbell Brown and
wife, Spring Hill; Capt. S. f. Tillman, u.
S. A; DR.. S. Cherry, Brownsville; L. s.
Marye, Chattanooga; VIM. Weard and A.
B. Schell, Louisville, Ky.
Hon. A. o. p. Nicholson, of the Supreme
Court, was in the city yesterday.
Capt. Jno. Leckey, of the City Transfer
Company, left yesterday for an extended
visit East.
Capt. Yater, of the Police Department
has been somewhat indisposed during the
past few days, and was yesterday too sick
for official duty.
Andrew G. Fuller, who has been absent
in New York, returned home yesterday,
presenting pleasant physiognomical ap-
pearance as if he had enjoyed himself.
The Baltimore member of the Nashville S
last winter Wolf club, is registered at the
Maxwell House. 1t is reported in humor-
Gus circles that the Mississippi river bottom
is to reappear here to reorganize the club
and do the grand jovialities.
Among the arrivals at the Commercial,
Hotel yesterday were: Maj. F. Hellenerl
Hickman county, Ky; VIM. NJ. Fuqua,
Christian county, KY; Gen. j. M. Quarles,
Clarksville; Col. Will Young, Smith county;
j. L. Burch, Franklin; n. G. Collier, Muir
freesboro; w. M. Wade, Goodman, Miss;
Col. VIM. X. Hynes, Arkansas.