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SOUTH CAROLINA

Rumors Of Political Trfbuiations-
Threats Against the Charleston County
Delegation-TO be Indicted for Their
Alleged Bargain With Senator Pat
tcrsOn.
RICHMOND, Va, Jan. %, 1879
Advices nom Columbia, South Carolina by mail.
state that the entire Charleston county delegation
in the General Assembly will be presented for In
dictment at the next term Of the General Sessions,
which commences the coming week, ON charges OF
bribery and corruption In the election OF John Pat
terson as United States senator from that state.
There were c0ntesting delegations from Charleston,
known as the Bowen and the Mackey delegations,
and 10 Is alleged, and has been currently believed
here for some months, that the whole delega-
ton, with probably one exception, signed Q
formal pledge to support and vote for Patter-
son IN consideration Of securing his influence
with the State Board Of Canvassers IN their favor
and against the Mackey delegation. which claimed
to have been elected. 1t Is understood that they
are not to be charged with receiving any money
for their votes but that they to be prosecuted
for the aforementioned bargain, under section %,
chapter 13l OF the General Statutes. The punish
ment on convection for this charge would include
1ne. imprisonment and expulsion rom the General
Assembly.
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pei attendance and enforce answers from wituesse3
who will not dare not volunteer inform alton oF
speak the whole truth, excepting under cOmpui-
g0nf
such an investigation, grant you. win be a.
anomaly In our days. but such alone can erect =
radical cure. And we need have no fears FOR tina
life OF the patient. Its constitution Ia strong aud
its vitality Is great and we need not shrink FROM
seeing the scalpel freely used by bold and steady
hands for the eradication Of that which mars IN
beauty and impalrs its health
An impression seemS to have obtained with the
ofnceYs and some Of the trustees OF the Mutuxt
Life that they are the masters, and not the serv-
ants OF the policy holders; that theirs " the righs
to arraSgn any who dare question the propriety or
integrity Of theiy action. Realizing that private
honor is the foundation Of public trust, they
threaten prosecution-at your eXpense-lor libel
upon their personA reputation, ignoring the lacs
that their hduciary character Is our property, and
that ours Is the right to critcse, approve or con-
denim their or1ciaf conduct. There are, ioftu-
nately, now not few, and will doubtless s0en DO
many more, who dare challenge the tnfal1btity
and fearlessy condemn the shortcomings or these
officers and trustees, and who will unite in re4uir-
ing from them an account OF their stewardship,
and who do not believe shat anything IN the man
agement OF the company Ia too delicate to b0
divulged with safety to our interests.
Let US not awaits the fruitlesS instruction ~
calamity, but earnestly enter upon our work whila
we yet possess the power Of avulsi0n.
JAMES w. MeCULLOCH, 60 Beaver street, ,
NEW YOBK. Jan. 20, 1879 n
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OBITUARY.
Ada m Sodgwick.

AONm S0UXWICK. ID
BY telegram from London We have . report u
the death OF the Rev. Adam Sedgwick, LID.
+. r. s., F. G. s., English savan and celebrated
geologist He was In the eighty -seventh year Oh
his age, having been born in Dent, Yorkshire, in
the year 1885, He was graduated ct Trinity COL
lege. Cambridge, in the year 1908, became Fellow
OF the same college in the following year. and. in
the year 1918, succeeded Professor HsistOne
WOodwardan Professor Of Geology in the UNI
Society Of London during the period between tho
years 1929 and 1882. As o geolOgst Adam Sedgwick
gave his attention chiefly to the study OF the pan
OZoic and crystalline rocks OF England and Wales-
He contributed to the descriptive catalogue Of
British pal9Ozoic fossils IN the University
museum collection pamphlet entitled "A SynOp-
sis OF the classification OF the British PalI0zoi0
Rocks" His remaining works on geology consist
OF about forty papers, which have been printed at
different periods. He also author OF y "Dix-
course on the studies OF the University Of Cana
bridQe.v
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1t was stated by the chairman that the meeting
ment OF the lnstitution-fraud having been prac-
tised and the future OF the institution lmperiled.
The Secretary then read
A STATEMENT AT LENGTH
OF the disagreements among the members He re-
ierred At considerable length to what he character
the last monthly meeting when a new set OF by
laws had been unfairly adopted.
statement emanating from Professor barnard,
Of the American Institute and OF Columbia Col
lege, was read, In which admission was made that
the bylaws were not legally passed, although he
(the ProiesSOr declared them adopted at the
meeting.
ANOTHER STATEMENT
from Professor Barnard was read, in which he
stated facts opposed to his original statement.
Mr.. WALKER claimed that the managers had over
awed the members, and refused to communicate
any facts in relation to the financial condition OF
the institute. The only fact the report gave was
that they had received s2,3l5 10 from the State
each year to pay for
DRINKS DRONK.
Mr.. BUCKINGHAM said-Ihe managers manage
to Te-eect themselves continually, and seem
clined TO hold their ONCE in perpetuity.
Mr.. WALKER also offered resolution TO appoint
committee OF nve to investigate the alleged lrreg.
The following resolution. offered by MIR. ORMsDY,
was adopted
Whereas the bylaws alleged have been adopted at
the meeting of Institute, January calculated TO
deprive the members Of their legal rights in the control
such bylaws were not legally adopted and whereas it
the ss S s Ss Of Of the ns
adoption Of minutes declaring such byawst0 have been
adopted; therefore
Resolved, That those opposed to the present manage
ment OF the Institute be requested 10 do their utmost
secure large attendance ut the annual meeting the
first Thursday in February.
Resolved, That we will use every legal orderly
method to prevent the adoption OF the minutes of the
meeting Of January should such minues declare the
adoption of the amended bylaws.
Resolved That all opposed the present managers Of
to the
Captain R. G. McDoNGAL spoke of the troubles Of
exhibitors and the manner IN which they were fre-
quently imposed upon. The President alse stated
that the s0-called bronze medals, Of which much
had been said, were composed OF copper bronzed
ever by a chemical wash and cost tAe enormous
sum OF eighty cents each. After appointing minor
committees the meeting adjourned till next Tues
Aov
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ANOTHER cADETsHIP CONTEST.

Congressman Roosevelt Puts His Nomi-
nation t. West Point Up for COMPETE
tion-The Scholars OF Two Public
schools to Contend for tho Prize-The
Necessary Qualifications.
The success OF admiral O'Keefe," who obtained
the william r Roberts csdetship to Annapolis last
June. has already borne good fruit, in that it has
Induced another member OF Congress from New
York to oner a nomination to West Point to the
few days ago Mr. Robert B. Roosevelt received
the usual notification from the War Department 1t
washington that he was entitled to nominate Q
postscript TO the effect that the nomination must be
made by March !, 1873. M Roosevelt represents
the rou .S ma ayth ~ o. sas cy and
his heart. forthwith indted the following letter to
the trustee Of the schools OF the Eighth ward, New
York.
HousE REPRESENTATIVE
Hon Lvys c; Gn'.rs, Trustee of the schools OF the
6sas srs-i have the honor TO authorize you TO- esr
Point for eoSDs.iion a%ons, sSs Scholars ondsf your
ss ;fsuas as's pp
scs g many ns
sppSn1%en' to the proper 'uAorss xSSss
HERALD reporter called yesterday upon Mr..
Crimes In order to ascertain what arrangements
which Of the scholars would be eligible to confess
for the cadetship. Mr.. Grimes, VINO y strong
advocate Of compulsory education and stauneh
supporter Of the public schools, explained that the
csmpetition was only open TO boys IN the gram
mar schools In the Fourth Congressional district,
which are two In number. viz. No. s, In Grand
street, the principal OF which Ii Mr.. Charles w.
Lord and No. 3s, In Clark street. DR.. J. Elias
whitehead, principal. There are about ffteen
hundred male scholars In these two Schools and
out OF their number win be selected such boys as
wish to compete for the prize and who possess the
necessary qualifications. Mr.. Grimes will appoint
three examiners, and the competition will he con-
Quoted on exactly the same principle as that IN
which young O'kseie bore away the laurels OF
victory last year. The necessary qualifications
sre:-Health, by certificate from = physician pro-
nciency In reading and writing, the Tour rules Of
ARITHMETIC, English grammar, descriptive geog-
raphy and the hiatory OF the United States; age,
from seventeen 10 twenty-two years
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TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

PARIS, JAM 49, 1873
The Committee of Thirty have concluded their
discussion of the sub committees constitutional
project. After passing a resolution Affirming
their power to deal with the constitutional ques.
ttons which they have taken in hand, they
adopted amendments to the decree proposed by
the subcommittee, which provide for the creation
OF second legislative chamber for the new Flee
toral law and for restricting the Presidents privi-
lege Of addressing the Assembly on occasions when
bills are before 1t.
The draft Of the decree, as amended, win be sub
United to President Theirs with another amend
ment. which Ii yet in allegiance, permitting the
Executive to speak In the Chamber on all impor
tant interpretations Of the government
President Theirs will appear before the commit
tee on Friday and explain his views on the pro-
posed decree.
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TIE NATIONAL THEATRE BURNED.
Total Destr uction Of tho Building-A Company
in tho Act Of Rehearsing When the Fire was
Discovered-oreat Rum to Save Property
and Wardrobes- AHfighted Guests
in Neighboring Hotels Pack
ing Up to Depart

WASHINGTON, Jan. %, 1874
The National Theatre, located close to the Wash
ington offices OF the New York and other leading
journals was utterly destroyed by ire this morn
ing, just previous to the eleven o'clock rehearsal
OF the Oates comic opera troupe. This theatre.
which was noted place OF resort for thousands or
officers who found themselves In Washington dur.
ing the continuance OF the war; was last rebuilt in
1862 five years alter the burning Of the prior struc
ture, which itself built in anticipation OF this
visit of Jenny Lind. The first building erected
on the site was destroyed by fire twenty eight
years ago. the night alter the Inauguration Of
James Polk ~ President. During the war and for
year or two thereafter the theatre was managed
by Leonard Grover well known in New York. and
enjoyed much prosperity for some time alter
F0rd's Theatre was closed by Secretary Stanton
In consequence of the assinatton OF President Lin
coin.
The fire to-day was discovered in the flies, bat 10
Is believed to have caught beneath the stage aud
travelled upwards unperceived. The flames spread
rapidly, aided by Q shingle roof and scarcely re-
tarded by the snow and ice in the gutterA The
heat was for time intense, and caused grave
apprehensions Of an extension through the backs
OF the houses on the same block, fronting the opp0
site way, on street. Serious damage by Ore and
water was done to the servants quarters Of the
AhPcHoi hobcis Oluau8 tiAo sucotrov uut WIN hV
loss or inconvenience to the guests. Tho scene
about the nre wasvery exciting alternative hopes
and fears turning ON the hotel, as the theatre was
seen to be doomed from the start.
The Oates troupe saved most of their wardrobes.
and will finish their weeks engagement at the Han
attached to Wizards HOsel. The immediate lossea
of the manager, J.G Saville, Of New York, are not
considerable. The building and scenery, DC, were
the property of w. w. Ripley, OF this city, who In
insured for $4,000, mostly in Eastern and foreign
companies. The destruction OF the National leaves
Washington without theatre, though q small one
is now building. to be managed by Ford. OF Baitl-
more.
Card from Proprietor Sykes.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %, 1873.
The fire at the National Theatre did but little
damage to the Imperial Hotel. except through
water Business continued az usual
JAMES SYKES, Proprietor.
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THE ATLANTIC MAIL.

Breaking Up Of side-wheei steam
ships-rhcy arc Pushed to tho wall
by the Iron Screws.
From ten in the forenoon till I'VE in the evening
OF yesterday the bell rang oeaseessly at the once
OF tho Atlantic Mail Steamship Company No. S
Bowling Green. The callers were principally re-
porters. and occasionally there were found in
terspersed among those stockholders OF the
company. Few were admitted, however and little
information was vouchsafed to the curious.
HERALD representative called during the afternoon
and had some conversation with Mr.. Baker. the
secretary OF the company.
"Can You submit to me q statement OF your pres
ent financial condition and the endorsements
resulting therefrom 2" asked the HERALD re-
porter.
mo, sir; could not undertake to do so with
OUT tne permission OF the stockholders" said the
secretary.
The HERALD reporters eyes wandered over the
ROOM 1t was almost deserted and general air OF
collapse" pervaded the office. Ten minutes later
the HERALD reporter was closetted with che treas
urer, ana the latter was saying, "Surface con-
densers and screw steamships have been running
the line by competition. We were In the same box
wheel steamships. ran longer and pay margin.
Our liabilities were 100000, and the ships were
virtually the assets sss CASH ASSETS
being just sufictent to pay salaries and current
running expenses. We have Withdrawn all adyer-
tsements and the company goes into liquidation.
The ships will be sold to pay the lien upon them
held by Mr.. Frederick Butterield."
In nutshell the debts viii doubtless be paid and
the stock Ia, without doubt, utterly worthless. The
treasurer smiled as he stated that one treasurer.
enc secretary and four captains wanted situations
SKETCH OF THE COLLAPSED COMPANY
The Atlantic Mail Steamship Company was organ
tied In 1854, with capital OF 81, 600 000 and pur
chased the Vanderbilt line OF steamships, running
from New York to Aspinwall. The company subse-
quenty sold this route to the Pacific Mail steam
ihp ana out the q ae
Spanishl ana Nassau, N. T. (Brttishl mails, re-
ceiving the ocean postage seven centsl from the
two former governments and subsidy from she
latter.
"A CHANGE FROM run OLD TO THE NEW"
however. In the shape OF surface condensers, iron
steamships, in which the screw yupplanted the
side wheal, and other improvements were intro
duced. Ships that burned but fifteen tons OF coal
where the Dad ones burned thirty, killed the line.
Like the side-wheel vessels belonging to the Pacific
Mail Company. they are worth only what they will
bring when they are brOkenup.
The President Of the line has been for weeks suf-
fering from brain fever, ana Is with his physi-
clan In the South. 1t Is claimed that his absence
has no connection with the present position OF
affairs, as has been represented By certain evening
papers
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TIE PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION AND
THE GROUND RENT.

To rHs EDITOR or THE HERALD
In the real estate article of to-day 1t Is stated
tnat in case the public do not subscribe to sum-
cient amount Of the stock Of the Industrial Exhi.
bition Company, then certain parties are ready to
step In and save the land for the company. This is
an error and IL calculated TO 90 great injury.
The facts are that the land contracted for must
be paid for In full ON February next Saturday
or the contract fails There is less than four hun
hundred thousand dollars OF stock to be
sold. and this must be sold before Febru-
airy I, 1873. II the people want a crystal
Palace. let them take this small amount OF re-
manning stock. Undoubtedly there are parties
who would be pleased to take the land at the price
which the Industrial Exhibition Company has con-
tracted to pay. Yours respectfully,
HIRAM u. CROSBY, OF the Special Coinnittee.
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THE VIENNA EXHIBITION.
Grown Celebrities Preparing to Attend tho In
dastrial Opening England and tho
East-Emperors and Princes
TELEsRAms TO TIE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON. Jan. %. 1879
His Royal Hghness the Prince OF Wales, who is
president OF the British Commission, will probably
assist at the opening Of the Vienna Exhibition.
The Shah OF Persia viii also be present, as his
visit to Europe Ia now plsced beyond doubt
His Majesty Emperor william Of Germany will
visit St Petersburg at the end Of May, and viii
proceed thence to Vienna, accompanied by the
Gear Alexander of Russia
A despatch from Cettgne states that Prince
Nicholas, the H0sp0dar OF Montenegro, Is preparing
TO attend the exhibition.
President THEIRS and Prince Bismarck
May Meet.
PARIS, Jan. %, 1873
The newspaper LIE Sofr says President Theirs will
visit the Vienna Exhibition after the payment Of
ohe fourth miiard Of the war indemnity to Prussia
land may meot Prince Bismarck there.
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ANOTHER MoDoC FIGHT.
Captain Jack Attacks the Troops
at Tule Lake.
THE REDS REFUSED.
One Indian Killed and Others, with Their
Horses, Captured.

SAN FRANCIsCU Jan. %, 1873.
On the morning OF the 25th inst. Captain Jack
attacked Colonel Bernard's camp at the end Of
Tule Lake, but was repulsed. One Indian was
killed and three wounded. All the horses OF the
red men were captured. The troops suffered no
loss.
The people ct Yanquina Bay, Southern oregon,
are greatly alarmed and apprehensive Of Indian
raids and massacres. The women and children Of
Elk city were taken on board the steamer Onetts
for safety. The men picketed themselves about
the town, and are now building block house.
Many families have left the place and gone to
Benton county for safety.
Orogonians and Californians Anxious to
Engage the DIurdcr0us Redskins.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %, 1879
Several applications have been made to the Pre-
sident and Secretary Of War from persons in Ore
gon and California for authority to raise troops
and engage In the war with the Modoc Indians
but all requests Of this character have been de-
cllned by the government.
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Orogonians and Californians Anxious to
Engage the Murderous Redskins.
WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
.r--,- WASHINGTON, Jan. 81 A. M. J

.'.-.t-.-.- WASHINGTON, Jan. 29-1 A. M.
Synopsis J0r the Past Ttoentv.foar Hours
Rising barometer and falling temperature have
generally prevailed from the Lakes to the Gulf and
Atlantic coasts where clear weather and fresh and
brisk westerly to n0rthery winds are now prevail
ing, except cloudy weather the Gulf coast and
cloudy weather with areas OF light rain over the
South Atlantic States. The barometer has fallen
over the Northwest, with winds backing to fresh
and brisk southerly and southessterly.
Probabilities
For New England, rising barometer, falling tenn
perature, fresh and brisk n0rtherly to westerly
winds and generally clear and very cold weather;
for the Middle States, rising barometer, falling
temperature, clear and very cold weather and
n0rthery to westerly WINDS diminishing IN force
and possibly veering to northeasterly from
weather and light snow; tor the Southern States,
east Of the Mississippi light and fresh westerly to
n0rtherly winds and clear, clearing and very cold
weather; from the Ohio Valley to Lake Erie and
the Upper Lakes clear and very cold weather, but
winds gradually backing to s0uthwesterly and
southeasterly, with falling barometer and rising
temperature.
The Weather in This City Yesterday.
The following record will show the changes in
the temperature for the past twenty -four hours in
comparison with the corresponding day of last
year, a. indicated by the thermometer at Hudnuts
Pharmacy, HERALD Building:-
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FIRE In WHITE STREET.

A IRE broke out last night on the fourth moor ~
the four story brick house SO White street that
caused damage Of $4,000 The floor on which
the IRE started was occupied by Neuberger Co..
stove manufacturers Their loss il estimated at
and soap manufacturers; damage by water, $4,000
The second moor was occupied by Johnson Co..
moor and basement was occupied BY Koopman q
Co., saloon keepers; damage BY water. $500; IN
sured for $4,000. Fire Marshal Mc,pedon VIII hold
an investigation into the case t0-dry.
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ENGLAND.
\ Royal Marriage Report contradietsd-T
Malt Tax Discount Rates
TElEssAm TO the NEW york HERALD.

s4.4 ugrt LONDON, Jan. %, 1873.
The rumor Of projected marriage between a
British Prince and Russian Grand Duchess is pro-
'neunced to be without foundation.
DISCOUNT IN OPEN MARKET.
STOCK Exchange report, dated at halEpast four
O'Clock In the evening to-day, makes the following
announcement THE rate OF discount for three
rmsnths bills ip the open market is one-sixteenth
per cent below the Bank OF England rate.
rhD MALT TAX TO BE MAINTAINED
Mr.. Lowe, Chancellor Of the Exchequer, has
again declined to entertain any proposals for the
repeal OF the malt tax.
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EAGER AsPIRANTs FOR THE UNITED STATES
SENATE.

ST. Louis, NO., Jan. 20, 1874
vote taken for senator at Topeka Kansas, at
noon to-say, resulted as follows - senate--S. q.
Osborn, 9; Charles Robinson, 1; T. n Harvey. s.:
W. A. Phillips, 2; N. Price, 8; John +. Morton,
d. M. Valentine, I. In the House-Pomeroy, 40 :
Lowe, 10; Morton, 4; Robinson, 8; j. II. Walker, q;
Harvey, 10; Logan IL; Price. 81 Valentine Q; J. J.
Ingnels, 1.
The Senate passed q resolution authorizing the
appointment OF u special committee to investigate
tie charges made against senator Pomsr0y.
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DUBUQUE, Jan. 49, 1873.
The weather to-day was intensely cold through
out Iowa, the mercury ranging from IA degrees
below zero at Dubuque to 40 degrees at Usage, IS
degrees 1t Oskaoosa and % degrees at MacGregor
and at other points.
The movement of trains On the various railroads
centering here has been greatly interrupted, all
trains being from six to twelve hours late, while
the Minnesota branch oil the Illinois Central Reil-
road Is bl0ckaded by snow.
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STRIFE IN GEORGIA.

Deputy Marshals and Citizens In . Grand
Melee-One Citizen Killed and Two ON.
GERS Wounded.
ATLANTA, Jan. %, 1873.
1t has just transpired that difncuty occurred
on the 25th inst, In Forsyth county, between
number OF United States Deputy Marshas and
citizens, who were charged with violating the
revenue laws. Sevcnty-hve shots were exchanged,
resulting In the death OF one citizen and the
wounding Of two Deputy Marshals.
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SPAIN.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK ntRALs.

MADRID, Jan. %, 1873.
General Gonzalez, commanding the royal troops,
routed largo force of Carlist insurgents led by
the Cure Of Santa Cruz. Thirty-nve Carlists were
killed. many wounded and twenty taken prisoners.
A band under Cassante Bare has also been dis
persed.
The insurrection is considered completely
crushed.
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A STATEMENT.

Tho American Institute Rumpus-Re-
form as Preached by tho ssOuts."
A reform committee OF the members Of tho
American Institute held meeting last night In one
OF the smaller halls Of the Cooper Union Mr.. D. J.
whitney took the chair on motion OF one Of the
members. and Mr.. W. L. Ormsby. Jr., acted as Sec
rotary. Upon the blackboard the following state
mont had been chalked in large characters -