The Daily Phoenix (Columbia, S.C.)
December 10, 1865

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THE DAILY Daily Paper $10 a Year. 'Let our Just Censure PHONIX Attend the True Event. Tri-Weekly $7 a Year 2. I BY J. A. SELBY. COLUMBIA, S. C., SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 10, 1865. VOL. I-NO. **T*?r/-t^ THE PHOISTIX, PUBLISHED DAILY AWD TBI-WEEKLT, BY JULIAN A. SELBY. TERMS-IN ADVANCE. SUBSCRIPTION. Daily Paper, six months.$5 00 Tri-Weekly, .3 50 sortion. and 75 conta for each subsequent. JO" Special notices 15 cents a line. Counting II?u?c Calendar for 1SGG. T?i- Report of tUr Secretary of War. Secretary Stanton's report is important in two points of view -first, as it relates to the history of thc final events of thc war, and presents some remarkable facts in re? lation to that history; and second, as it shows the wonderful capabilities of the country for war, and indicates what wo can do if suddenly called upon to defend our rights or assert the national dignity. In the latter view it glances quite directly at tho Mexican question, and will reassure all those who regret that our army has hoon so far disbanded while that question has not. yet been brought to a definite issue. The military history of thc great cam? paigns that gave us thc victory is ?eft to General (liant; the Seretary is satisfied to i state results in that respect; but bc bears with natural emphasis ou the rapid change brought about through his department from war to peace-on thc noiseless, ef? fective, almost immediate obliteration a vast army which tin- theorists of the Old World had declared would in the hour of victory pro\e more dangerous to our liber? ties than tho rebellion it had been required toputdown. "The national military force,'' j says tho report, "on the first of May, 180.), numbered 1,000,516 men. It is proposed to reduce the military establishment to 50,000 troops, and over 800,000 have al? ready been mustered out of service." The military appropriations of thc last session of Oongn ss were over $500,000,000. The military estimates for the next vear are loss than 34,000,000. This is a result of victories that the tax-payer can appreciate. Some of tin: figures given enable us to re? alize the enormous expenditures incident to an army of a 1,000,001? men. Thus a large slice of tho national debt is well ac? counted tor when we learn that moro than a $1,000,000,000 have been paid to the sol? diers. 270,000,000 were taken home by the 800,000 men lately mustered out. Some, of thc draft figures have also considerable interest. The number of mon asked for by Government to put down the rebellion was, on all calls together, 2,759,049, and the numb. r of men actually brought out was only 102,490 short of this. This deli cioncy was not from failure, but occurred because the recruiting was stopped by the end of the war. What the Secretary says as to our ability to organize another army, if circumstances should require it, has a national interest at the pre-cut time. He states that the estimate for thc army, tts given above, "is believed to be adequate for any national I exigency, if thc country should bc blessed with peace. The reduction of the nati r?l millitary force, in its rapidity and num? bers, is wiilieut example, and if there bo any alarm in the public mind, because this reduction is made while grave questions at home and abroad aro unsettled, a brief consideration of the subject will show that there is no causo for apprehension." Tho Secretary then runs over thc facts that the troops disbanded ware volunteers, who came out originally to support the Govern? ment; that their struggles in its cause have not lessened ther love for it, and tliat "a foreign war would intensify tho na? tional feeling, and thousands, once misled, would rejoice to atone their error by rally? ing to tho national flag." Thc o ily question relating to troops is on? *-iih respect to how soon we could raise them. "Our experience on this point," says thu report is significant. When Lee's army surrendered, thousands of recruits wera pouring in, and mon were discharged from stations in every State. On several oc? casions, when troops were promptly need? ed to avert impending disaster, vigoious .tertion brongnt them into the field from rem tc States With incredible speed. Of? ficial reports show that after the disasters on tho Peninsula, in 1802, over eighty thousand troops wero enlisted, organized, armed, equipped and sent into the field in lees than a month. Sixty thousand troops have repeatedly gone to tho field within four wecke. Ninety thousand infantry were sen' lo the armies from tho fivo States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin within twenty days." And it is shown that in all other respects we are as ready for war as wc were before our vast army went home. These facts will make the report very interesting to Maximillian and to his friends in France. In all respects it is an important document, and will especially he recognized in its groupings of facts as a valuable contribution towards tho history of the war.-Xcir York Herald BOOTS, SHOES AND LEATHER. THF subscribers have just received rafa general assortment of BOOTS and K. SHOES, consisting of: Gent's Single and Double-soled BOOTS, (Philadelphia make,) Balmorals, Gaiters, Bootees, Bro? gans, Ac. Also, a fine lot of the very best Baltimore Oak Sole LEATHER. We will, as usual, make to order all variot'es of Boots and Shoes, of the best material and workmanship, for cash only-a rule from which there will be no exception. J. A A. OLIVER, Sumter st., between Richland and Laurel Dec 7 _ _ _ Imo* TO CONTRACTORS. ON and after SATURDAY, the Otb inst., proposals will be received for thc erec? tion of a new temporary MARKET HOUSE for the city of Columbia. Plans and specifications can be seen, and all information obtained, at the office of Messrs. Kay A Hewetson, Architects and j Engineers, to whom the bids will be deli? vered, sealed and endorsed, "Proposal for tho erection of a new Temporary Market." J. M. BLAKE LY, JOHN STORK, Council Committee on Market. Dec ,S 3 Kay Hewetson, Architects and Civil Engineers IJROFESSIONAL BUSINESS attended t.. in South and North Carolina. Working drawings, plans, specifications, and all necessary details promptly fur? nished. JOHN A. KAY. RALPH E. B. HEWETSON Sent 20 t JOUST LA.- X^.A."S", CITY SURVEYOR. OFFICE at residence, in rear of the Presbyterian Church, Columbia, S. C. Sept 20 t WALTERB0R0 MALE ACADEMY fTlilE Board of Trustees of this institn 1 tion will hold an election for a PRIN? CIPAL, on SATURDAY, '23d December instant. Applicants will address the under? signed at YValterboro. JOSIAH B. PERRY, Chairman. Dec 1 f5 For Sale, MMY DESIRABLE BRICK RESI? DENCE, corner Henderson and Lau? rel streets. Thc house has every con? venience for a respectable family. Tosses sion given about 1st Januarv next. __Nov_24_f?*_E. L. KERRISON. FIRE AND LI FE IXSL R A X C E, H. E. NICHOLS, Agent, FOR the following FIRST CLASS COM? PANIES: Thc "Underwriter's Agency," the "Inter? national,'" the "Metropolitan," tho "Conti? nental," the "Security," the "Home," the 'Columbia," the "Washington," the "Ful? ton." thc "Croton," all of the city of New York; the "Putnam" and thc "New Eng? land," of Hartford, Conn.; the "Home," of New Haven, Conn.; the "Home" and the "Southern Insurance and Trust Com? pany," of Savannah. Ga.; the "Albemarle," of Virginia, and tho "Gulf State," of Flo .ida. Also, the "Globe Life Insurance Company," of New York; the "New England Mutual," (d' Boston; tin' "North Carolina Mutual," of Raleigh, and the "Accidental," of New York, insuring against, accidents of all kinds, '?'he whole possessing an aggre? gate capital of over ?'?5,000,000. Risks taken on Cotton or Merchandize in transitu from any point to any point on reasonable term?. ALL LOSSES PROMPTLY ADJUSTED. Office at Ml'. HussllUg's house, corner of Assembly and Washington streets, Colum? bia, S. C. __._Aug 15 j Cm Xflumst'en Sc McGee, Agents Baltimore Glass Factory. 4 RE proparcd to order GLASS in any J\. quantity or size, and deliver it at Manufacturers' prices, freight added. Also, PUTTY, PAINTS, OILS, Ac, Ac. Dee 3 3m The friends of Dr. A. N. TALLEY nomi? nate him as a candidate for Mayor at the ensuing election in April next. Nov 2 Commission Agent. WA. HARRIS, Agent to Purchase or Sell Real Estate. Prompt attention given to any business entrusted to his care. Office, for the present, at his resi? dence, corner Gervais and Rull streets. Columbia, S. C. _ Dec. 3 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. ?OFFER for salo several valuable tracts of OAK and HICKORY LANDS, situated in Piokens District, on the linc of railroad and around Walhalla. Also, some highly improved Grain and Cotton LANDS, iu Fairfield District, located near the Colum? bia and Charlotte Railroad. Together with several superior PLANTATION'S, in Richland District, one of which is bounded on one side by the Charleston and Colum? bia Railroad." For particulars, apply to Dec 3 t W. A. HARRIS, Agent. For Sale, COLUMBIA CITY PROPERTY. 11HE undersigned is authorized to sell a number of HOUSES and LOTS, situ? ated in various portions of the city. Kow is the (imc for capitalists. They may be treated for on advantageous terms, if ap? plied for soon to W. A. HARRIS. Nov 28 ?12 Plants for Sale. MRS. T. LEARMONT bogs to inform thc citizens of Columbia and persons visiting the city, that the last of her fine stock of EVERGREENS and other PLANTS will be disposed of at prices suited to thc circumstances of the turn's, either for cash or provisions. Apply corner of Lady and Piekons streets. Dec 5 fi* JUST RECEIVED AT Lumsden McGee's. O AAA PT EC ES READY-MADE J?Afy fy) CLOTHING, at wholesale or retail. Planters, laboring men and con? tractors w ill get a bargain by calling early. Pants, $1.75; Jackets, 2; "Shirts, HTAc.; Draw, rs, 1.25; blankets, 3. Dec G PATENT MEDICINES. -I /"w CASES of PATENT MEDICINES, JL\ admirably adapted for every discaso and complaint. .Tust received and for sale nt Charleston pri?es. At E. POLLARD S On Main street, a few doors above be? dell's corner. Dec 2 H> Joseph Rogers Sons' SUPEftlOra CUTLERY. 1)0CKET KNIVES, SCISSORS, RAZORS, RAZOR STRAPS, Shaving brushes, Ac, at E. POLLARD'S, On Main street, a few doors above Dec 1 ffi* Bedell's Corner. The Southern Guardian. IPROPOSE to revive the publication of this journal, at Columbia, S. C., as soon as mail communications have been re? stored, and the neeessarv arrangements can bc made. CHARLES P. PELHAM. J?5* Newspapers in this State and else? where will oblige me by extending this .io'ice. Nov 25 500 DOZEN SKIRT BRAID, (COMPRISING evcrv shade and color, at J E. POLLARD'S, On Main street, a few doors from Dec 1 tfi* Bedell's Corner. DRUGS AND MEDICINES.! pr CASES of very superior MEDI j??J CINES, just received from that old and well known house, A. Ti. Sands A Co.; also, from Morgan Allen, New York. These Medicines are put up with special care, and comprise every variety that is needed for family use, and will bo sold, at wholesale and retail, at Charleston prices, at E. POLLARD'S, On Main street, a few doors above _Dee 1 tC*_Bedell's Corner. JAMES CONNER'S SONS iMTFii mm1 TV DP EYH YIVM H88TEW' WAREHOUSE, NOS. 23, 30 and 32 Centre street, (comer of Reade street,) New York. The type on which this paper ia printed is from thc above Foundry. Nov 18 "SPECK POtOCKt General Commission Merchants 1 ?AI.E11S IN GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, &C. Plain sired, 2d door from Assembly, Sept 7 COLUMBIA. S. C. Clarkson Sc Talley, GENERAL COMMtS'N MERCHANTS, WILL attend to purchase and sale of BONDS, STOCKS, BANK BILLS, Ac. THOS. B. CLAKKSOW. S. OLIN TALLEY. Nov 10 Imo* Notice. BY order of Jacob Bell, O rd in arv -will be sold, at public sale, on WEDNESDAY, 20th iust., at the residence of thc late Mrs. Matthews, all the Household ard Kitchen FURNITURE belonging to tho estate of the lat? Jos. Matthews. J. U. MATTHEWS. Dec 6 Adni'r Est. of Jos. Matthews.^ KEROSENE LAMPS, &cT OPENED THIS DAY. a new and beauti? ful assortment of KEROSENE LAMPS, for Stores, Parlors, Halls and Chambers. ALSO. KEROSENE OIL, WICKS, CHIMNIES, SHADES, Ac. W. B. STANLEY, Dec 2 Corner Plain and Oates sts. JOHN KLNG &C0., IMPORTERS and wholesale dealers in GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FLOUR, Foreign and Domestic Liquors and Segars, Crockers-, Hollow-ware and Glass-ware, Ac. 2,000 sacks LIVERPOOL SALT to arrive. No. 88 Hasel street, Charleston, S. C. Nov 7 _j.3mo Partnership Notice. "TXTE, thc undersignc1, have formed a W limited partnership for the transac? tion of MERCANTILE BUSINESS, in thc city of Columbia, for thc period of five years from this date, (unless sooner deter? mined bv death or by mutual consent.) The namo of tho firm is A. C. DAVIS. John English, tho special ]?artner, fur? nishes six thousand dollars, in cash; A. C. Davis, the general partnei, furnishes his time, labor and skill. JOHN ENGLISH. Nov 26 39_A. C. DAVTS. DEW DIE SM. Corner of Plain and Assembly Slreels. ?tl WOULD respectfully inform *3^fhis friends, and the public gene- \T\ Vir rally, that he has just received?,J4,??) ?fl a well-selected stock ot DRUGS, CHE? MICALS, PERFUMERY', FANCY ARTI? CLES and DYE STUFFS, which are war? ranted pure, and will be sold as low as can be bought elsewhere in the cityr. Particular attention will he given to prescriptions, which will he neatly put up and accurately compounded at oil hours. Dec 3 +3 mS?R? tOW&BJ?GE, SUCCESSORS TO FISHER AGNEW, HAVE just received a large and com? plete stock of HARDWARE, compris? ing Carpenters' and Farming Tools, Iron Fotware, Ac. Everything wanted in the GROCERY line-Sugars, Coffees, Teas, Mackerel, Li? quors, Segars, Ac. And, having secured thc services of Mr. J. C. GREEN, would respectfully ask tho attention of the ladies of tho city and sur? rounding country to their stock of DRY GOODS-Des Laines, French, English and American Prints, Cambrics, Alpacas, Hoop Skirts, Shoes and Bootees, Ac. Nov 14 Imo FISHER A LOWRANCE. To Rent, AWELL-SETTLED PLANTATION, con? sisting of about 1,500 acres of Land 800 of which are cleared, and the remain? der well timbered. On the said plantation arc a Saw Mill, Grist Mill and Gin, pro? pelled by water power. Situated in the fork of the Congaree and Wateree Rivers, on the South Carolina Railroad, about one mile from Kingsville and a mile and a half from Gadsden. Location healthy and all the buildings in good condition, capable of accommodating between fifty and seventy five laborers. On thc premises, also, is a I good Overseer's House. The said property I can he rented on shares with owners, or the whole, if desiredT" Apply to Dec 7 0* HANAHAN WARLEY. j Teacher Wanted, ON SATURDAY, loth of December next, the Trustees of the "Chester Male Academy," will proceed to elect a PRINCI? PAL to takc> charge of said Academy for i the ensuing year. A teacher of experience would be preferred, ami HOIK; need apply who is incapable of preparing young men for admission into the South Carolina Col- lege. The situation is an eligible one in j many respects. All communications on thia subject should be addressed to JAMES I HEMPHILL, Chairman of Board of Trus- tees. Chester. S. C._Nov 29 wfG j For Sale, AT $5 PER BUSHEL, -i f\(\ BUSHELS superior Bunch COT- 11 /I TON SEEI>, "Dixon" variety-the i best variety planted. Apply at plantation, I 17i miles below Columbia, ?n the McCord Ferry Road. W. WESTON. Dec 7 thsG* TIN! TIN! PT f\ BOXES TIN PLATE, all grades. OU 20 bandies WIRE, all sizes. 25 bundles Sheet Iron, common and best. 10 pigs Block Tin. For sale by FRANCIS H. DUC, 422 King street, Charleston, S. C. Dec 7 tnmtnS "NOTICE. ALL persons holding claims against the estate ot Mrs. H. C. ELMORE, will present them properly attested, and all persons indebted to said estate will make payment to F. H. ELMORE, A. R. ELMORE, Dec 6 eowG Administrators. Hillsboro, N. C., Military Academy. THE sixteenth session (live months) of this Academy, will begin on MONDAY, thc first day of "January, 18GG. Circulars furnished on application to Dec C wo_J. B. WHITE. Sup't. South Carolina-Union District. IN THE COURT OF ORDINARY. Sarah Hames, A? 'plica 7it, vs. Stephen Folder et au, Defendants. IT appearing to my satisfaction that Betsy Benth-, Elbert Fowler, Julia Sprouse, Coleman Hames, Presley Hames am! William Hames, defendants in this case, reside without the limits of this State: It is, therefore, ordered that they appear before me, on or before tho 12th day of February, A. D. 1800, and object to the division or sale of thc real estato of Polly White, deceased, or their consent will trz. entored of record. C. GAGE, O. U. D. Ordinary's Office, Nov. 20, 1805. Nov 50_wl2 South Carolina-Unidh District. IN THE COURT OF ORDINARY. Reuben Briant and Sarah, his ir ?fe, Appli? cants, vs. Wm. Kirby, R. C. Kirby and others, Defendants. IT appearing to my satisfaction that Samuel Kirby, Miles Kirby, Alexander Leckee and wife, Jesse Clark and Martha, his wife, A. T. Briant and Adeline, lils wife, and Joseph Martin and Isabella, his wife, defendants in this caso, reside without thc limits of this State: It is, therefore, ordered th lt they appear before me, on or before the 12th day of February, A. D. 1866, and object to "tho division or sale of thc real estate of Polly White, deceased, or their consent will bc entered of record. C. GAGE, O. U. D. Ordinarv's Office, Nov. 21, 1805. Nov wl2 Tri-Weekly FROM LAURENS TO NEWBERRY COMMENCING DECK M BER ll, INST. LEAVE Laurens on Mon jWjS^C-iJ^^days, Wednesdays and Fri &F^f?^gBP3Edays. Leave Newberry on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sa? turdays. Passen^.-rs will be carried through in ONE DAY, and in DAY-LIGHT. In consequence of the irregularity of the trains on the Laurens Railroad, and the probability of their discontinuance altoge? ther, I propose to establish a HACK LINE between this place and Newberry, com? mencing at or about thc above stated time and on the days mentioned. Fassengeix will he furnished with com? fortable Coaches and every accommodation ms ially afforded in such travel. Passengers going down will arrive at Newberry in time to take thc ears on thc Greenville Railroad for Columbia, thus meeting with no detention. Passengers coming up will arrive at Newberry in the morning in time, to take thc hack for this place. 1 do 'lot undertake the enterprise so much for what I expect to realize from the profits, as to facilitate me in publishing the Herald, RS we are compelled to have mails; and, as no one i lse seemed disposed, I have undertaken the project. For further information, npplv at the 27eraWofiicc. T. li. CREWS. Laurens C. IL, S. C., D. c. 1, 1865. Dec 0 w4 Adnr.aistrators' Notice. ALL persons having demands against tho estate of JESSE DRAFTS, de? ceased, will present them, properly attest? ed, to the undersigned; and all persons in? debted to said estate will make payment at once to WADE A. L?RICK, JOHN D. A. K IB LEK, Adm's. ANN DRAFTS, Abni.iistrat'x. Nov 1? mo3* At Private Sale. By A. R. Phillips. THAT DESIRABLE RESIDENCE, at present occupied by Hon. John Town? send, situated one mile from the Charlotte Railroad Depot, and about 200 yards from Barhamville Institute. The house is well finished, ceiled, canvassed and handsomely papered, and has six tiro-places. Thero are suitable ont-buildings attached. The lot contains 1 Ki acres, under perfect fenc? ing, a portion of which is under thorough cultivation as a garden -the balance well wood? d. Additional land adjoining can bo had if desired. For price and terms, apply aa above. Nov 28 tufG

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COLUMBIA. Sunday Morning, Dec. 10, 1865. Spain anti Chili. Wc take tho following from tho Rich? mond Times. It contains interesting in? formation with regard to thc war between Spain and Chill, and indicates that Spain ss an aggressor. The war, as will lie seen hy the foreign news we published a day or two ago, is attracting considerable atten? tion in England' Since thc blessed consummation of a j peaceable and satisfactory adjustment of I the recent slight misunderstanding be- I tween the people of the Southern States and the Federal Government, tho greater i part of the attention which we have had to .pare from our own prosperous affairs, has been monopolized by thc diverting pas? time gotten up by a Franeo-Dxtch troupe ct performers, for thc entertainment of our appreciative neighbors across the Rio Grande. For special reasons, we have watched this performance with peculiar interest. For some time, however, occa? sionally, when the interest was not alto? gether absorbing-between the acts, Ac. wcthavc felt a sort of half consciousness that there was an indistinct rumbling, a dh-tant clashing and booming going on, for which we did not trouble ourselves to ask an explanation. It now appears that tlie causes were entirely natural. It was erdy a political earthquake in Peru, and a volcanic eruption in Paraguay, in which a flood of red-hot Paraguayans was precipi? tated upon the unsuspecting citizens of Uraguay, Brazil and the Argentine Re? public. The Spanish-American cannot live except under a "sulphurous canopy." Such convulsions aro common in the regions ho inhabits. They are regarded as mere harmless ebullitions of superfluous vitality, and are taken as gratifying in? dication? of a normal and healthy con? dition. The South Americans arc a race of San? grados, and believe in blood-letting. Rut looking over and beyond the Imperial Re? public of Mexico, we observe portentous appearances on thc Pacific coast; some? thing of far moro significance to us than thc two wars now raging between the Government of Peru and tho insurgents, and between Paraguay and the Confudc rated Allies, respectively. Spain has been for a long timo suspici o isly prowling about among tho South American States. Her conduct gives rise to the conjecture that she is contemplat? ing, an attempt to reclaim her revolted colonies. She prates incessantly and onrninously about "revindication of an? cient right?." Indeed, she has already commenced her aggressions, and seems to be at but slight pains to conceal her pur? pose. Some time ago she mado a demand on Peru for an enormous sum, resting her claim on some absurdly frivolous pretext. When her demand was refused she pro? ceeded to enforce it, and wrested from the Peruvian Government the Chincha Islands, rich in their untold wealth of guano. The Republic of Chili-situated South of boli? via, the "berm" of the Andi's-a narrow strip eleven hundred miles in length, and averaging a hundred miles in width lying between the mountains and the Pacific ocean-refused to sanction this spoliation of her sister Statt'. She, however, pro? claimed herself neutral between the belli fereuts. Spain alleged that she violated er neutrality, by allowing Peruvian war vessels to coal in her ports, and denying the samo privilege to Spanish vessels. Reparation was demanded. The matter iras, however, amicably arranged with the Spanish Minister, then resident in Chili. Spain, having for a long time allowed this adjustment to stand, without objection, now revives the difference, as a pretext for forcing war upon Chili. On tho 17th of September, thc Span's') frigate, Villa de Madrid, having on board Admiral Pareja, anchored off Valparaiso. The Admiral a; once sent to the Chilian Minist? r of Foreign Affairs his credentials, showing that be was clothed with diploma? tic powers. He also sent an elaborate document, in winch he informed the Chilian Government that tho arrange? ments, which they thought final, were not sanctioned by Spain; and ended by re? iterating his Government's demands for reparation. In addition to this, he exacted that one of the Chilian forts should salute the Spanish ensign with a salvo of twenty one guns, which salute would be answered by one of an equal number of the Chilian flag. This imperious demand was made more insulting by addition of a throat that, in the event of its being refused, hostilities would be commenced in four days. Thc Chilian Government appears to have demeaned itself with most admirable dignity and firmness. It most emphacti c.uiy refused thc demand in toto. The minister had now accomplished his mission, and resumed Iiis character as Admiral. On the 24th of September, ho notified the consular bodies m Chili that I tho ports of tli*- liepublic were in a state of blockade. On tho 25th, ?'residen Peraz announced ni a proclamation that Chili accepted thu war '.hus forced upon her. Thu next day war was formally declared I by Congress. li is plausibly conjectured that tho Em? peror Napoleon is tue instigator of these Spanish aggressions. There is certainly ground to believe that there cxists,-at Least, an understanding on this subject between Fiance and sp.iiij. If these ap? pearances are not deceptive, it is hard to conceive how the United States can, with? out shameless desertion of declared right- md avowed principles, longer delay activ measures for the indication et th? cherished Monro.' Doctrine. Professor Masson, editor of Macmillan's Magazine has been appointed Lo thc chair ?f rhetoric in Edinburg, vacant by the death of Mr. Aytonn. His most formida? ble competitor was Dr. Hanna. Mi. Mas? son, though little more of a rhetorician than bis predecessor, is said to be n man .f vuried accomplishments, wide know? ledge, and genuinely liboral feeling. What Sba.ll the Legislature Do Abopt tl??- Banknl This question excites some attention at this time, ?nd the L?gislature will l?k* some action on it. It seems to bc the im? pression that the stockholders f these institutions ought to bc released from gone of their liabilities on their stock especially that they should not Iv; held liable for double the amount of their slock, which is tho general condition of most, if not all, the bank charters in the Stato. Would this bc right? Why should this re? lief be extended to stockholder.- in banks in preference to other debtors? Is not the bill-holder as much the creditor ot tho bank, and tho bank as much the debtor, as individuals in thc same circumstances? If the Legislature should afford relief in tho one case, why should not tho same or similar relief be extended in the other? Tho country needs some relief, and it is ex? pected that tho Legislature will do some? thing to effect it. The people aro anxiously waiting to see what will ne done, if any? thing can bo done, to accomplish an ob? ject so desirable. Tho inquiries above put forth aro important, and it is hoped that some financier who would be able to put these matters properly and clearly heforo the peoplo will undertake thc task, lt is proper that these subj? cts should be inves? tigated, and that these matters should bo properly understood. Enlarged views of statesmanship should prevail in our Le? gislative bodies everywhere; for the peoplo will hold them to a strict accountability, not only as to tho matters inquired of above, but all mattera of public interest. cms. THE WAH DEBTS OF THE SOUTH.-A writer in thc New York Times, not easily to bc suspected of favoring secession," makes a forcible plea in that journal against repudiation of the war debts of the Southern States as a measure essential to demonstato the returning loyalty'' of tho Southern populations. In relation to the State of North Carolina, this writer says: A very large part of thc bonds of this war debt is held by thorough Union people, who are loyal now, and have been loyal from thc commencement, and who will be rendered penniless by repudiation. Such a measure will absolutely destroy every bank, savings bank, insurance company, and other moneyed institutions, and ruin their stockholders and depositors. Theso had no choice, during the progress of tho war, but to invest their funds in North Carolina bonds, or take Confederate bonds. They were by law compelled to surrender their specie and take certificates of State indebtedness. One of the most outspoken Union men in North Carolina, who would have been hung a hundred times had ho not been an old man, and very popular in tho whole western portion of the State, who was, and is, the cashier of a savings institution, and cashier of tho branch bank of tho Cape Fear Bank, when ap? pealed to for his advice as to investments, always counseled that partios having money to dispeso of should put it into State bonds, never dreaming that it could, would, repudiate. If repudiation in toto is insisted on, thousands of innocent parties -widows, orphans, church and be? nevolent funds, men who never forsook their duty to the Government-will lose everything. Is ibis just and necessary? Hon. Henry Winter Davis has written a lengthy letter to the Nation of New York, in favor of negro suffrage, anti in opposi? tion to President Johnson's restoration policy. Commenting on his views, thc Nation says, that "To thc temper of por? tions of tho lotter, wo might oller several objections, though none of thom would affect the weight of his argument. But when he calls for negro suffrage, and in the same breath finds fault with the Presi? dent for not withdrawing tho troops from the South, wc feel bound to say that his zeal outruns his discretion. Thc bestowal of tho franchise after the close of the war, without military protection, would, in our opinion, have been of about as much uso to the negroes as rations of pate de foi >jros." THE CONFEDERATE EMIOKANTS TO BRAZIL. By the steamer Havana that arrived in New York, last Friday, wo havo Kio Ja? neiro dates to tho 4th ult., containing much of interest to thc Southern people: Col. Wood, formerly of the Natchez (Miss.) Free Trader, who went out to P.razil to negotiate lands for some five or sis hundred families in Alubama, Missis? sippi, Louisiana, i''C, had met with a most flattering reception. An enthusiastic re? ception had been given lo Col. Dr. Warne and th" rest of the party by t1"' President and inhabitants ol' S!. Paulo. A letter from Dr. Warne says: The brazi ians have floated tis liko fri. inls and brothers since our arrival. The v-idcnt promised everything we wanted, is now making due preparations to I us on ..ur journey, to-morrow morn? ing. The resident called on us yesterday in full military costume, and tho City Council sent a deputation to wait on ns with an address welcoming us to Brazil. I Tho President also put at our servie -s Iiis at th.: theatre, which we accepted, along with many other civilities. I cannot sufliciently express our pleasure at tho treatment by everybody in thi* city to or. Wo shall long remember them," rho ltov. Mr. Dunn, of Louisiana, also I had an interview with the Minister of Ag? riculture, and was delighted ?it the frank and libera] ideas expressed by his Excel? lency on thc subject of religious forms and differences of belief. Dr. Dunn has, like? wise, received from tho Imperial Govern? ment the same facilities for a costless ex? amination of any province he wishes to inspect, as have been to General Wood and other persons from tho United States According to a letter recived fromTcxaP, about 50,0Ot) bales of cotton was raised in that Stat?; during this year. Legislature South Carolina. Friday, December 8, 18G>. SENATE. Thc Senate met at half-past 10 a. m. The President pro tim. laid before tho Senate the report of the Solicitor of the Middle Circuit on the condition of the offices of Clerk, Sheriff, Ordinary and Com? missioner in Equity. Mr. Arthur presented the petition of the Elmwood Cemetery Company, praying permission to remove to their grounds the cast-iron Palmetto Tree, near the State House. Mr. Buist presented the petition of tho Mount Pleasant Ferry Company, for a re? newal of charter; and introduced a hill to incorporate thc Deep-water and Western Railroad Company. Sundry reports of committees were re? ceived. A hill to organize the Militia was dis? cussed and sent to the House. Mr. Arthur, for the President pro (em., submitted the return nf the Commissioners of Free Schools for Sumter District, for 180,. A message was received from the House, and was concurred in, and a message was returned accordingly, rescinding the joint resolutions adopted by the Gene? ral Assembly, appointing a committeo of three members of this House, and two members of the Senate, with authority to sit in Charleston, after tue adjournment of this General Assembly, to confer with the Commissioners of the Freedmen's Bureau in this State. Mr. Buist introduced a hill to incorpo? rate thc Charleston Dredging and Wharf Building Company; and, a hill to renew the charter of the Mount Pleasant Ferry Company. Messrs. Williams, Hcmphill, Arthur and Sullivan submitted reports of committees. The President pro (em. laid before thc Senate the report of the Comptroller General on contingent accounts against the Lower Division of the Treasury. Mr. Lawton introduced a bill to incor? porate tin- Rose Mill Manufacturing Com? pany. The President pro tem. laid before the Senate the report of the Attorney-General on District Offices and Officers. Mr. Grisham introduced a bill to alter the Constitution, so as to divide Dickens District into two Judicial and Election Districts. Mr. Thomson introduced a bill to fix tho salaries of the Judge of the Superior Courts of Law, and of Chancellor in Equity, hereafter to be elected. Mr. Boozer presented tho report of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Lex? ington District, for the year 1805. The House of Representatives returned, with concurrence, a resolution providing for a loan by tho Bank of tho State of South Carolina. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The Clerk called thc roll, and the pro? ceedings were opened with praver bv Bev.-. Thc Speaker laid before the House tho report of the Solicitor of the Middle Cir? cuit, on thc condition of the offices of Clerk, Sheriff, Ordinary and Commissioner in Equity. Mr. Simonton presented the memorial of the City Council of Charleston, praying that they be vested with full power to open and widen streets. Mr. Duryea presented the memorial of the Mount Pleasant Ferry Company, pray? ing extension of charter. Mr. Duryea presenti d the petition of the Washington Fire Engine Company of Charleston for a renewal of charter. Mr. Elliott introduced a bill to change the place for holding the Courts of Law and Equity, for Beaufort District, tem? porarily. Mr. Cannon introduced a resolution, which was agreed to, appointing Davis Goudelock, J. W. Carlisle and Jacob Feaster, proxies to represent the Spartan burg and Union Railroad Company in all meetings of the stockholders ot said Com? pany during the year 18GG. Mr. Browning introduced a resolution, which was agreed to, that the election pre? cincts in Berkeley District, known as Sum? merville and Brick-house Polis be abolish? ed, and that a new election precinct be established on the State Road, near the twenty-second mile post, to bo known as the Tar Kiln Poll. Mr. Williams introduced a resolution, which was agreed to, that the election precincts in Berkeley District, heretofore known as Pineville, St. Stephen's Muster House, and Webelo, be abolished, and that election precincts be established respec? tively at St. Stephen's Depot and DuTart's Creek, in said District. Mr. Dawkins introduced resolutions, with reference to a suitable building for th?? sittings of the Court of Appeals, in the city of Columbia, can he obtained, etc. And, also, to refer to the Judiciary Com? mittee, to inquire and report what would be the probable amount of money neces? sary to purchase books for the use of the Court, to enable them to discharge the functions of their office. Mr. Dawkins presented the annual report of the Commissioners of the Institution of the Deaf and Dumb, and the blind. Also, a special report of the Commissioners of the Institution of the Deaf and Dumb, and the P.lmd. Mr. Milligan introduced a bill to increase the pay of constables attending at Court. Mr. butler introduced a resolution, which was agreed to, as to the propriety and expediency of enacting a law, requir? ing the costs in suit al haw and Equity to be paid in advance by the plaintiff in action, and that all process, served in vio? lation of the law, be mill and void. The Senate sent to this House the follow? ing resolution, which was concurred in, and was ordered to be returned to thc Senate: That the President and Directors Of the Bank of the State of South Carolina be authorized to negotiate a loan of $100, 000, for a term of not exceeding twelve months, for the payment of which the faith and credit of the State are hereby pledged, and the proceeds of said loan shall bo held uxclusivelv for the use of the Stato. A number of reports from sundry com? mittees were received. Iratest from Europe. Dates from Liverpool to thc 23d ultimo have been received. Parliament has been further prorogued I to thc 2?th instant. A public meeting was to take place at Manchester, to demand from th?? Govern? ment a most searching investigation of the recent proceedings in Jamaica. The London Snipping (rozelle says that Gordon, tho Jamaica rebel just executed, had large consignments of sugar and other produce on its way to London. His life, it was said, was insured in London for $?i0, 000. It is announced that Joseph Goss, who baa had some experience in the prize ring, intends to send a challenge to Jem Mace, for tho champion's belt and ?200 a sido, the championship having bien for some I time in abeyance. Patsy Reardon is also an aspirant for thc belt. Violent gales have occurred in England, with great damage to shipping. THE FENIANS -DUBLIN BAY STRONGLY GARRI? SONED. A Dublin telegram to thc London Post, dated October 20, says considerable ex? citement has been caused by thc fact that the Pigeon House Fort, commanding Dub- j ?n Pay, has been garrisoned since Satur- i day, by large; military detachments. All i the guards were also double-mounted, tho guns double-shotted, and the men j held under arms all night. During the entire of yesterday, four general omcors j were in tho fort. The gates or bridges aro now closed. These precautions, it,is said, were occa? sioned by a communication from tho com- mandant, saying that three large vessels i wero observed lying in the offing, and that he would not be responsible for the safety of tho fort unless he received reinforce? ments. Thc Magazine Fort, in Phoenix Park, is guarded at present in a similar manner to the Pigeon House, and the greatest care is exercised in allowing none but authorized persons to enter the military barracks. The Irish 'limes finds an explanation of these measures in the fact that in thu Pi? geon House Fort is stored an immense quantity of muskets, among them tho arms of many regiments of mditia. Close to the fort, also, is a powder ship, contain? ing a very great amount of ammunition. In ordinary times, these would be suffi cientlv protected by a small guard; but in periods of excitement, and when a conspi? racy for the overthrow of the government and the establishment of a republic is known to exist, it was prudent to place a considerable force in the Pigeon House F ort, to prevent oven an attempt on the part of the seditious to obtain other ammu? nition or arms. THE ENGLISH MINISTRY. Sir Robert Peel, the unpopular Irish Se? cretary of State, has resigned, and will be succeeded hy Mr. Chichester Fortescue, ono of the most rising members of tho liberal party. Mr. Hutt will retire from tho Vice-Presidency of the Board of Trade, to make room for Mr. Goschoa, the merchant member from the city of London, and the author of tho "Theory of Foreign Ex? change." The Duchy of Lancaster, vacant by the appointment of Earl Granville to the Embassy at Berlin, will be conferred upon Earl do Grey, who will retiro from the War Office in favor of the Duke of So? merset. Tho vacancy tit tho Admiralty thus created will probably bo filled by Mr. Milner Gibson. Applications were being received from tho Government by tho various Poor Law Divisions throughout England for a return of tho number of dwelling houses, classified according to the respective rates paid. The Morning Post infers that this is preliminary to a reform bill. SPAIN AND CHILI-ENGLISH INTERVENTION. The London Times has reason to believe that, at a Cabinet Council, held on tho 18th, it was determined to address energetic re? monstrances to tho Spanish Government against the conduct of the Admiral com? manding tho Spanish fleet off Valparaiso, and against the means taken by Spain to enforce her demands upon Chili. A Cabi? net messenger conveying instructions to tho British Minister at Madrid wa? de? spatched from London tho same evening. Tho Paris Pairie says tho Spanish Go? vernment was preparing a circular upon the events in Chili, to be communicated to the European powers. It adda that there are reciprocal grievances in the question, and hopes that the difficulty will be settled by amicable mediations. A strong memorial, signed by Barings, Rothschilds and all the London houses in? terested in the trade with South America, had been addressed to Lord Clarendon with regard to tho conduct of Spain against Chili. Mr. Tavira, lato Minister of Spain at Chili, writes in tho London Times to cor? rect a statement that had been made con? cerning himself. Ho says the Government of Spain had often repeated their desiro of terminating the dispute with Chili in a conciliatory manner, and he never applied to his country tho tenn "atrocious," but confined himself to declaring that Parcja's conduct was not in accordance with these views. The merchants of Paris and Havre aro adopting memorials to the Emperor on tho Spanish-Chilian affair. 1 IA I.V. Victor Emanuel, in his speech at tho opening of Parliament, said time and thc force of ovents would solve the questions pending between Italy and tho Papacy, Italy must remain faithful to the conven? tion" of November, which France would completely cari-;, out within the appointed tim henceforth it would bo easy to wait. H eden to the good relations existing b iV. cn Italy and tho powers of Europe I nerica, mid pointed with pride totho it' m of Italy among the nations; but i g.etted that the financial position would require fresh sacrifices at the hands of tho people. He concluded by saving that, con nding in thc affection of his people and tho valor of the army, he would not fail in tho great work which must ho trasmit 1 com? plete to his descendants.

Major General William A. Smith the cavalry leader, is said to bo keeping a grocery ?toro in Chicago. Another story says he is going to write a lifo of General Grant. Local Xtoms. CASH. -Onr term? for subscription, ad? vertising and job work are cash. Wo hopo all parti,-;? nrill bear thi* in mind. Wo regret to state that Mr. J. Tyler Star ling, who was shot in tho head, on Wednes? day last, expired yesterday morning. His funeral will take this morning, at 'Jo'clock, fnuvt the residence of hi-- father. Tus BURNING or COH BUIA. An inter? esting account of the "Sack and Destrac? tion of the City of Columbia, S. C.,''ha? just been issued, in pamphlet form, from thc Tliccnix steam power press. Order* can be tilled to any extent. BtiLloiocs SE;;vn:r.s Tuts DAV. St. Pe? ter's Church-Right Rev. Bishop Lynch, 10i a. m. Rev. I,. P. O'Connell, 3i p. m. Trinity Church-Rev. P. J. Shand, 10J a. m. and :?J p. m. Presbyterian Church- lier. Dr. George Howe, 10k a. m. and p. ;r. Baptist Church -Rev, J. L. Reynolds, 10^ a. m. R<?v. W. T. Capers. p. tn. Lutheran Church -Rev. A. B. Rude-, 101 a. m. Marion Street Church-Rev. William T. Capers, 10J a. m. Rev. E. Cr. Cage. 'ij? p. m NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. -Attention is call? ed to thc following advertisements, which are published this morning for thc first time: Gen. Ames-General Orders No. 37. P. B. Glass-Removal. J. D. Gilman Fine Groceries. D. B. DeSaussure- Commissioner's Sale. C. H. Baldwin-New Rice. -Oils. E. Pollard -Later from New York. Levin A Peixotto-Furniture Sale. Fisher ft Lowrance-Pistols. -Store-door Locks. -Boots and Shoes. -Bacon. A SOUTHERN HISTORY OF THE WAR WANT? ED.-The Mobile Tribune, referring to some Northern histories of the war, lately published, says: Here is a tin?; field for some ono in the South, lit for the business, to make a handsome profit. Done in a manly style, it will bo welcome to us pe? r Southern people. Our townswoman, Mrs. Lc Ve rt it is said, is preparing a book; but this will not be exactly tho kind which we ne*?d. It will not deal much with the rough scenes of war. Tho book we want is a fair tran? script of the sufferings which these States havo undergone since the war began, something to show what simple-hearted honesty inspired men to endure its calami? ties with patience. If it try to discover the root of the evils which grew, and dual? ly overshadowed, the honest purposes of true men, it will be all the better. Let the story be told without flattery or prejudice, and "it will be a very interesting one. The President lias received a despatch, dated MilledgevUlo, 0th, from Gov. John? son, informing him that the Legislature had passed tho anti-slavery constitutional amendment, ami that laws amply protect? ing freedmen in their rights of person and property and allowing them to testify in cases in which they may be interested will Uso bc; passed. Thc Governor <.f Kentucky, in his mes? sage, eulogises the spirit which prompted the valor of Kentucky soldiers in thc Federal annies; recommends the organi? sation of companies to support the civil authority; leaves thc solution of the ques? tion as to what to do with the negro to time; and encourages immigration of a superior class of labors. A London reporter says that thc Thames police have remarket!, as a characteristic circumstance, that nearly every female who thews herself into the water is care? ful to divest herself of her bonnet and ?hawl, which are placed on the ground in such manner as not to bc in tho least iamaged. The proprietors of all the higher class jausbling-houses in St. Loni:-, held a meet rig, and resolved that, in view of the pre? valence of crime in the city, they would dose their places for one week, and lend dieir services to the police in ferriting out iud bringing to punishment the numerous sands of thieves, garroters, burglars and cut-throats that infest the city. STEAM PLOW.-The Galveston 2W?/rshas )een furnished with an account of thc new ?"team plow recently invented by Robert fJrewzbar, of Austin. With two hands it ?viii thoroughly cultivate 120 acres of cot? ton, including the breaking up of the sc.il, ind much other necessary work. Coin mil wheat may be cultivated by this ma chino in a very superior style

Tho business of the United States paient illico is grad'?ally increasing. Dining thc month of ()etoher, six hundred and twenty sight patents were issued, and live hun Ired and twenty were or will be issued "rom tho 1st to" the 28th of November, nclusive. One imper box establishment has cor tracted with paper collar manufactu is to furnish ll,OOO boxes daily for a year. Iiis ?ives some idea of the extent of the paper collar business. A handsome Methodist Church in Brook yn, built for the late Rev. Dr. Booth, and icarly completed, was totally destroyed by ?sing blown down in the gale on Monday light. Tho coldest seat in an omnibus the one ?earest the Pole.

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By Telegrapli. Congressional Procc?d?Kgs. WASHINGTON, December C.-In the Senate, to-day, Mr. Dixon offered a series of resolutions passed by thc Connecticut Legislature in favor of negro equality before the law. The committees appointed vary but little from those of last session. Mr. Sumner, of Massachusetts, intro? duced a bill regulating commerce between thc States, and a resolution instructing the Secretary of tho Treasury to inform the Senate whether any persons employed in the Treasury Department have not taken thc requisite oath. A committee of thirteen was appointed to confer with tho committee of the House relative to the death of President Lincoln. Mr. Morgan introduced a hill to incor? porate tho International Telegraph Linc from New York to West Indies. In thc House, a resolution for relief of Mrs. Lincoln, by thc payment in full of her husband's salary, was introduced hy Mr. Wentworth and referred to the select com? mittee to he appointed to take action con? cerning President Lincoln's death. Mr. Stevens, of Pennsylvania, introduced a bill permitting wounded soldiers to ac? cept employment under thc Government and receive a pension. At the same time a special committee was appointed to consider that part of the President's message and all papers and accompanying tho documents relative to freedmen's affaira. Mr. Bingham proposed amending tho Constitution, annulling the prohibition on export duties, prohibiting the payment of thc rebel war debt, and securing all per? sons equality in the protection of lifo, liberty, etc. A resolution was adopted granting the nse cf the House for a public meeting of the Freedmen's Commission. Mr. Farnsworth offered a resolution de? claring the good faith of thc Government and demanding that colored soldiers should be entitled to all the rights and privileges of citizens of the United States. Both branches of Congress have ad? journed over to Monday. Interesting letters have been received from Professor Agassiz, giving an account of the astonishing scientific discoveries he has made in the river Amazon. Under date of September 8th, he writes that he had then obtained more than three hun? dred species of fish, although ho had, to that time, only examined one-third of tho Amazon without trenching on its affluence. He had only counted on, at most, two hundred and'fifty or three hundred species, and he says that not a third of those ho collected belong to known ones. The latest report is that Agassiz was to leave Manaos, in Amazonas, on the 10th of September for Tabatinga, in Peru. AFRAID TO LAUGH.-Ladies sometimes repress their laughter to avoid revealing thc discoloration and imperfection of their teeth. Fair ones, we would advise you to try the Fragrant Sozodont. It will remove at once, all impurities, arrest tho progress of decay, and whiten such parts as have already become black by decay, and leave thc breath as fragrant as a rose. t COMMERCIAL. BALTIMORE, December 0. -Flour quiet. Sales of 500 barrels Howard street supe? rior at Wheat dull and unchanged. Oats firm. Corn heavy. Sugar dull. Whiskey heavy. NEW YORK, December G.- -Flour has de? clined from 5 to "20; wheat has declined from 2 to 3 cents: corn has declined 1 cent.; beef dull; pork firm; lard dull; whiskey steady; cotton dull. 1,400 bales wore sold, to-day, at 40 to 50 cents. Naval stores firm." Gold 1.474. Funeral Invitation. Thc friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Starling, and those of J. T. STABLING, aro respectfully invited io attend the funeral of tho latter, at the residence of tho former, on Main street, in rear of State House, THIS MORNING, at 9 o'clock. Oils! Oilsr BBLS. NEATSFOOT OIL. Straits A Banks' OIL. Bbl?. Winter Whale Oil. Sperm Oil. Lard Oil. Arriving and for sale bv C. II. BALDWIN, Dec 10 2 Old stand of Allen .V- Di ab SEVEN WAYS LATER FROM NEW YORK PER THE STEAMSHIP MONEKA! DIRECT FROM A. E. SANDS CO* DOZ. Batchelors HAIL DYE-the riginal and best in the world. 10 doz. FRAGRANT SOZODONT. 10 doz. Prof. Wood's Hair Restorative. 5 doz. Sands' Sarsaparilla. 10 doz. Extract Bnchu. M doz. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. H doz. Jayne's Exp?..lorant. 10 doz. Brown's Essence Jamaica flinger. Ill do/.. Sulphate Morphine, j oz. bottles. ]0 lbs. flinn Opium. 15 do/. Fahnestoek's Vermifuge. 10 doz. Jayne's Carminative Balsam. 10 doz. Dalby's Carminative. 20 doz. Turlington's Balsam of Life. 10 Rowand's Tonic Mixture, for Fever and Ague. lt) Tarrant's Effervescent Seltzer Ape? rient. lito lbs. Lorillard's superior Maccaboy Snufl. The above articles will be sold at wholesale and retail, at Charleston prices. E. POLLARD, Ma;' street, centre of old Brick Range. Dec lo t3 FINE GROCERIES? CHE?? CASH ST?BE THE BEST and CHEAPEST SELEC? TION of GBOCEBIES, consisting of Flour, Bacon, Hams, Lard, Butter, ftc, and other articles in great variety, can ho had at J. D. (ULLMAN'S Store, Assembly street. 2d door from Dec 10 3* Washington nou-e. TH BEE THOUSAND lbs. BACON, at re? duced rates, by Dec 10 3 FIS H KB ft LOWRANCE. New Rice 5BBLS. CHOICE NEW BICE. 5 Porto Bico MOLASSES. 20 bbl8. Extra and Family FLOUR. In store and for sale bv Dec 9 2_ C. H. BALDWIN. PISTOLS, PIST?LS. ry pr PISTOLS of all kinds. Prices to I O suit purchasers. By Dec 10 3 FISHER ft" LOWRANCE. LARGE ST0BE-D0OR LOCKS AT moderate rates. By Dec_103 FISH Flt ft LOWRANCE. BOOTS SUSS. FINE SEWED BOOTS and SHOES, just in per steamer Moneka, and for sale bv FISHER A LOWRANCE. Dec 10 PTBTGLASS HAS HIS STOCK OF BOOKS, STATIONERY, M., SC., TO thc new brick store, on the site of th? old Post Office, (opposite Bedell's Bow,) where bc will be pleased to serve all who may favor him with a call. New York papers received everv morning. Dec 10_"_3_ Boots, Shoes, UMBBELLAS, LONGCLOTHS, BLANKETS, FLANNELS, RED TICKING and CASSIM FRES. For sale LOW. E. ft G. D. HOPE. Dec 8_ 3_ 350"?e>TA7- Crop LAYER RAISINS, SMYRNA FIGS, CITRON, ZAN TE CURRANTS, ALMONDS, WALNUTS. BRAZIL NUTS, FILBERTS, fte. For sale low. E. A G. D. HOTE. Dec H_3_ Cheese, &c. ENGLISH DAIRY and G O S ll E N CHEESE. GOSHEN BUTTER, IRISH POTATOES. ONIONS and NORTHERN APPLES. For sale bv E. A G. D. HOPE. Dec'8 3 I MEERSCHAUM TIPES, Briar-wood and Double-tube PIPES. Pure Turkish and Virginia SMOKING and CHEWING TOBACCO. Dec 8 3 E. A G. D. HOPE. G U N S MIT HIN G. PETER W. KRAFT would ^^^2 respectfully inform his old ^ti_^^_?i?swfriends and customers that w ?he has resumed his old busi? ness of a GUNSMITH, and will promptly attend to all orders. Dec 7 12 vx/ anted, A SITUATION as TUTOR, in a family .^\_ of five, six or eight children. All the English Branches and Latin and Greek (if desired) taught. Apply at this office, stating salary. References given, if re quircd. Dec 5 18 TANNING'S RESTAURANT! On Assembly, next door Plain Street. Will famish From 8 to 10 o'clock A. M. LUNCH, At ll A.. M. J) I Ar N K R At anv time between 2 and 4 o'clock p. m. Dec 7 3 j Headqr's District of Western S. C., I FOURTH SEPARATE RRIGADE, COLUMBIA. S. C., December 5, 18(55. GENERAL ORDERS NO. 37. IBEFORE a General Court Martial, ?which convened at Headquarters, District of Western South Carolina, Fourth Separate Brigade, Columbia, South Caroli? na, November 27th, 18G5, pursuant to Spe? cial Orders No. 3'.), dated Headquarters, District of Western South Carolina, Fourth Separate Brigade, Columbia, South Caro? lina, November 17th. 1865, and of whieh Lieut. Col. N. HAUGHTON, 25th Ohio Vet5, at Winnsboro, South Caro lina, in a state of intoxication, attack without provocation, a colored mau, an that he, the said Veite, assisted by the sai O'Neil, did strike, knock down and kick sai colored man -all maliciously and withoi; 1 provocation. This at Winnsboro, Sont Carolina. To which Charges and Specifications the accused pleaded "Not Guilty." FINDING. Thc Court having maturely considero the evidence adduced, linds tho accuse? Private John ll. Veite, Company "F,"25t Regiment Ohio Veteran Volunteers, as fo lows: i Of the first Charge, "Not Guilty." Of the Specification first ("barge, "A" G II ill yr Of tho second Charge, "Guilty." Of thc Specification Second Charge "(.'nilly." Of the third Charge, "Guilty." Of the Specification third Ch arg tr uilty" except the words "wilfully an maliciously." Of the fourth Charge, "Not Guilty." Of the first Sp?cification fourth Charg "Not Guilty." Of thc second Specification fourth !harg "Not Guilty." Of thc fifth Charge, "Not Guilty." Of the Specification fifth Charge, "JV1 Guilty." SENTENCE. And the Court do, therefore, sentence tl said John II. V ite, Private of Compai "F," 23th Regiment Ohio Veteran Voln teer Infantry, to be o ?nfined at bard lab? for thc period of four (4) mouths, at sm I place as the Commanding General ms direct. i H. The proccdings and findings in tl foregoing case of John H. Veite, Priva Company "F," 25th R?giment Ohio Vet- r: j Volunteers, arc approved. Thc sont confirmed, and will be carried into u i Castle Pincknoy,CharlestonHarbo \o Carolina, under tho direction of Cl manding Officer thereof, to who? te soner will be sent under guard. The Quartermaster's Department w furnish the necessary transportation. By order of Brevet Major-General A. AMES J. A. CLARK, Capt. 15th Maine Vola., A. D. C. and Act. Ass't Adj't Gen'l. Deo io Mouseline DeLaine AND English and American CALICO -new styles-for salo low. Dec 8 3 E. G. D. HOPE SALT! SALT! ONE HUNDRED sacks large size Liver? pool SALT, for sale low bv Dec il 3_KENNETH A" GIBSON. Flour! Flour! pf BBLS. FINE FAMILY FLOUR, for sale low liv Dec 3 KENNETH A GIBSON. Off SM TT H A WESSON'S CARTRIDGE PISTOLS. 25 Merlin A Dray's Cartridge PISTOLS. 25 COLT'S PISTOLS. 5 and 6 inches. 25 WHITNEY'S PISTOLS, much cheaper than Colt's and equal in every respect. ALSO, SHOT. POWDERvCAPS and extra CAR? TRIDGES, in endless variety. For sale low for cash ln Dec 0 3 KENNETH A GIBSON. J?"O:E- Sale, mWO THOUSAND new CORN P.AGS. JL Dec 9 3 W A E. SHISER. Small Farm for Sale. IOFFER for scie a small FARM, contain? ing UH) acres of land, lying about 2h miles from Columbia. On thc premises are a small but comfortable Dwelling and Kitchen, Servants' House, Stable and Shtick House, with sufficient wood land for family use. The land is nearly all bottom hind, ami is most admirably adapted for a Market Garden or Nursery. On it arc about 500 TR EES OF CHOU E FE Ul T Just commenced to bear. It has four never-failing springs of water, and can be made very valuable. Terms made easy to an approved purchaser. R. M. STOKES, Dei- :t At Sloane A Stokes' store. SOXJTHEBTKf LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. [ESTABLISHED 1S-19.] CAPITAT.$242,000 Hon. W. F. DF.SAUSSURE.President. Dr. JOHN FISHER .Treasurer. F. W. MCMASTER.Actuary. TF1IIIS Company has paid for losses to the 1 widows and orphans of the South near $100,(MK). Its rates are low and profits regularly returned to the insurers. For further information and policies of insur? ance, apply to the Actuary, No. 5 Law Range, Columbia, S. C. Dec Imo* Ha! Ha! Ha! HAS COME TO TOWN JN consequence of the war, an embargo had been laid on Children's Toys, as well as Ohl Folk's Notions. Now that pejiee and plcntv are joining hands, old KRlSS KRINGLE and McKENZIE have -'recon? structed,'' and thc old Agency has been re? newed, the old fellow has turned over a Large and varied assortment of all kinds of TOYS for the coming holidays. So come along to Kriss' Depot, and select Toys be? fore thev are all gone. McKENZIK'S Cimfecthmary, bakery and Fancy Toys, Plain street, below Gates, Dec Columbia. S. C. NOTICE. UNTIL FURTHER IEL H> IES IFS. S S THE SUBSCRIBER'S WILL BE AT THE STORE OF C. S. JENKINS, ASSEMBLY STREET, NEXT MAKKKT, SANTA CLAUS. Dec 0 Imo E. Gr. D. HOPE HAYE ins* received tue L A R G E S T STOCK OF GOODS IN THE CITY, consisting of GROCERIES, HARDWARE, DRY GOODS, HATS, BOOTS and SHOES, which 'Aili 1?' sold lo?- for cash or country produce, at their old stand. Main street. Dec 7 2 MULES A?JD WAGONS. 1.1, YE FINE TEAMS 22 voting Mules 1 ..-nd live line Wagons and Harness, all in xe. lieut order for sah- bv Dee fi Ll MSDKN'ft MeOEK. 1S??, SIS, u. -.ot?-. THE subscribers have? brated manufacturers in Phi ?adelphi.i. .i largs a::d well selected stock (d' Ladies', Misses' and Children s BOOTS, SHOKS and GAITERS, Of the latest and most fashionable styles. We are prepared, as usual, to manufac? ture Ladies' and Gentlemen's work in tho most durable manner and at the shortest notice; and from our large experience in business in this cit w can warrant satis? faction. THOMAS FI.ANIGAN CO. Doc 9 uctlon Sales. Furniture Sale. By Levin Peixotto. ON TUESDAY MORNING, at 10 o'clock, wo ".viii sell, at our store, A variety of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting in part of Chairs, Tables, Ward? robes, Sofas, Carpets, Ac. ALSO, A fine Milch Cow and Calf. Carriage Buggv, Horse?, Ac. Dec 10 _^ _2_ Gas-light Stork. By Levin Peixotto. ON MONDAY next, at ll o'clock, we will sell, before our store, (sale positive,) shares in the Columbia Gas-light Com? pany, to pay instalments on all unpaid shares up to this date. Stockholders will give their attention, or their shares will bo sacrificed. Dec 6 wsm3 Ba?ding Lot and Bricks. By A. R. Phillips. WILL be sold, on TUESDAY MORNING next, the 12th, at ll o'clock, at the Court House, Thc LOT adjoining the Express Compa? ny, oil the East, formerly occupied by W. H. Dial as a bakery; measuring 52 feet 4 inches on ("'aniden (or Taylor) street, and running back 208 feet s inches. Also, th? BRICKS thereon-about 40.000. This is a very desirable location for a business stand. Terms cash. Dec 9 Cattle and Sheep. By A. R. Phillips. ON TUESDAY MORNING next, 12th inst., at ll o'clock, I will sell, at tho Court House, 20 head Stock and Beef Cattle. 20 fine Sheep. Terms cash on delivery. Cattle to b* taken away at once. Doc 8 Commissioner's Sale. Fx parle Melvin M. Sav the costs of these proceedings; tho balance nf the purchase money on a credit of one and two years, in equal instalments, with interest from tho day of sale, and secured by the bond of the purchaser, with good sureties and a mertgage of the pre? mises. W. B. METTS, C. E. Y. D. Dec 9 HAULING! HAULING! ORDERS for HAULING COTTON, LUM? BER and GOODS to and from Colum? bia, will bo attended to immediately, if loft at LUMSDEN A Mc GEE'S. Dec G G Wo?brd College, SPARTANBURG C. H., S. C. THE next session will begin on thc SECOND MONDAY in ^January, 186G. In addition to jljgregular students, those who muy desire to pursue select studies will bc received into tho institution. A Preparatory School is also kept, in the College, under the supervision of thc fa? culty. Tuition, including contingent fcc, ?54 per ar. Board about $12 per month. Tuition and Board are reckoned in specie, but payable in paper currcne'v. A. M. si ll rr, Dec 7 timi President Woffbrd College. SPARTAN Rd BY request of the Trustees of this institution, it is at pre? ssent under the supervision Of writhe faculty of Wo fib rd College. ^BTj? Thc undersigned, with Pro.f. Dr PRE ?iud such assistant teachers as may be necessary, will give in? struction at the Female College. The next session will begin on thc 2d MONDAY in Januarv, isi>ii. Tuition,in? cluding contingent fee, $50 per year: Mu? sic, including use of instrument, $45 per year: French, $30; Board, about fl2 per month. Tuition and Board are reckoned in specie, but payable in paper currency. The coarse of studies is liberal and ex? tended, including Ancient Languages and instruction in Vocal Music, for whicl' extra charge is made. A. 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MISOBT iT JflTTT A Retrospect. "But ever and anon of grief subdued, There comes some token like a scorpion's sting." I'm seated by the nursery hearth, The fire-light flickers on the walls, And as I've watched their flitting glow, My memory too sad recalls, Tho happy, happy past. This night sweet visions have come back I've watched the evening romp and glee, And heard again each childish voice, In prayer beside thy loving knee, As in that blessed past. Tho gentle tones of thy dear voice, In accents Bwect, distinct and clear, As fairy tale or bymn was read To their attentive, eager ear, Re-echoes from the past. Thy form, too, as it was in life Each changing aspect of thy face, As with maternal love thou heldst Thy latest born in fond embrace, Oh, God, those joys are past. How changed this room, how changed our home; For now thou sleepcst in death's repose. And that young, helpless group are left To battle with life s many woes, And we to mourn that past. Poor little ones, they can not now Their bitter sorrow realize, For when thoy ask, "where mother is?" We tell them ''thou art in the skies, And all thy trials past." We picture thee to their young minds, As a glad, radiant spirit; now Their guardian angel here on earth; And then they artless ask us why Wc still can mourn the past. Crush us not, if our heart rebel, Great God, or if there ever rise One murmur to theso sinful lips Tears to our burning, aching eyes, When we review the past. In morey take our broken hearts, And fit them as Thou scemest best. And bring us by this chastening stroke, To share with her those joys so blest, When earthly things are past. A European letter states that the eotton culture in Italy is progressing so rapidly, and so favorably, that the home manufactories are no longer obliged to send, monthly, four mil? lions of francs to Liverpool to buy cotton with. Several rieh associa? tions have been formed in Italy, who, during thc next year, will extend eot? ton plantations all over Naples and Sicily. Just Received from New York AND FOR SALE AT WASHING TON STREET, A LARGE and fashionable assortment of XJL ORNAMENTS and TRIMMINGS for Ladies' Dresses and Cloaks, consisting of Bugles, Butterflies, Drops, Fancy Cords and Duttons, of every description and size; Breakfast Shawls, Central Park Hoods, In? fant's Socks, Ladies' Fancy Neck-Ties, Ladies'Fancy Neck-Ties, with fringe, Dress Elevators, Belt Buckles and Clasps, Silk and Leather Belts, Pelting Ribbons of all colors and widths, Velvet Pibbon of all widths, Ladies' Scarfs, Collars and Cud's, Traveling Bags, Ladies' Embroidered Handkerchiefs, Ladies' L. C. Handker? chiefs, Gent's L. C. Handkerchiefs, Gent's Silk Handkerchiefs, Ladies' Gloves and Gauntlets, Gent's Buck Gloves, Skirt Braid of all colors, Coat Bindings, Balmoral Skirts, a large assortment of Hoop Skirts, Ladies', Gent's, Youth's and Misses' Under Vests, Ladies' Flannel Skirts, Ladies" large Double Shawls; a fine assortment of Perfumeries, Brown Windsor Soap, Tooth Soap. Toilet Powder, Boxes and Puffs, Hair Brushes and Combs, Nail Brushes; a linc assortment of Dress Goods, at greatly reduced prices-DeLaines, Black and Col'd Alpacas, Merinocs, Calicoes, Ac; Klack Cloth and Cassimercs, Fancy Cassimeres, Blankets, Umbrellas, Blue Shirtings, Pa? per Cambric, Linen, Black and Colored Dress Silks. Marceline Silk, Ac. Dec 6 GENERAL COMMISSION AGENCY, PB. GLASS has established, in connec lion with tho Book and Stationery bush., ss, a general COMMISSION AGENCY for the purchase and sale of Merchandize of every description, Bonds, Stocks, Real Estate, Ac. Careful attention given to all business entrusted to him. Office, at present, on Plain street, near Nickcrsoi.'s Hotel. Nov 1 LAWRENCE. BALDWIN CO., SAMERS AND BROKERS, NO. 70 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. GOVERNMENT SECUH?T?ES AND other STOCKS, BONDS, Ac., bought and sold on commission. DEWITT C. LAWRENCE, member N. Y. Stock Exchange. TTMEON BALDWIN, Ja., member N. Y. Petroleum and Mining Board. PYRUS J. LAWRENCE. WM. A. HALSTED Sept 4_Orno Brass Foundry. TH'i subscriber, thankful for past pa? tronage, woidd inform his friends and the publie that he is still prepared to fur nish ali kinds of BRASS CASTING in a workmanlike manner and with despatch. ROBERT MCDOUGAL, July 31 m Gadsden, near Washington st CALNAN KREUDER, GERVAIS OR BRIDGE) STREET, OPPOSITE THE STATE HOUSE, Are continually receiving and keep constantly on hand a full supply of GROGEfttESt WtmS AND UQUORS, OF THE FINEST QUALITY: SUGARS, TEA, COFFEE, MOLASSES, CRACKERS, Cheese, Rutter, Lard, Hams, Bacon, Dried Beef, Herrings, Mackerel, Vinegar, Pickles, Sauces, Canned Fruits, Mustard, Pepper, Spices, Ginger, Maccaroni, Raisins, Prazil Nuts, Hazel Nuts, Salt, Sweet Potatoes, NORTHERN IRISH POTATOES. Gibson's FINE WHISKIES, SCOTCH WHISKEY. GIN, RUM, FRENCH BRANDY, Madeira, Port and Sherry Wine. St.-Marccaux A Co.'s Champagne, Curacoa, Absynth, Maraschino, Ac. Dec 3 HENRY 1ST. McGOWAN, Salesman. Phoenix Iron Works, Situated Foot of Richland St., near Greenville Railroad, Columbia. GOLDSMITH KIND, PROPRIETORS. _ _ _ THE above works are now completed, and the undersigned beg to inform the*^%. public that they ar?; now prepared to exe- J^^SCS? ti cute all kinds of IRON CASTINGS, such J^W^2?IW?M1 are needed for agriculturists and ma-^BBsafiSEsHwfc chinists, RAILROAD IRON, MILL IRON, IRON FENCING, M etc. They arc also prepared to furnish BRASS CASTINGS -f every description. Orders are solicited and will bc prompfclv attended to. M. GOLDSMITH, Nov 9 ?J?. KIND. AT THE (Fortna-ly al tlie Corner of Richardson and, Plain Streets; noir at the Corner af Pen dlelon and Assembly streets- his dtceiling,) OFKK HS every article in his lino, viz: WATCH Ks! JEWELRY, CUSS. PIS? TOLS, POWDER, SHOT. CAPS, CAR? TRIDGES for Smith's ami Wesson's Pis? tols: KNIVES, FORKS,SPOONS;Spectacles to suit all ages; Gold Pens -the best assortment ever brought to this place: Fishing Tackle, new ami fresh- -selected by myself; Hair and Tooth Brushes, Combs, Walking Canes and every diing usually kent in our line ?d' business. I will also receive from abroadcverv arti? cle of MI-",;? HANDIZE that may bc con? signed to me. for which I wiil make monthly i or quarterly returns-soliciting a share of' pat rona ge. Watches and Chicks carefully repaired by experienced workmen. Jewelry repaired. Hintes made' tn order. Engraving neatly executed. The highest rates paid for (dd Gold and Silver, and all of the above goods named will be Sehl at the lowest prices. Nov.", FURMAN WiVEBSlTY, Greenville, S. C. mHE EXERCISES of this Institution I will be resinned on the 15th of Feb? ruary next. For Circular giving further information, application may be made to PnoF. JNO. F. LANNEAU, Oct 28 (17 Secretary of Faculty.K Charleston Courier, Augusta Chronicle A Sentinel, Edgcfield Advertiser, Newberry Herald, and Yorkville Enquirer, please copy until the 15th of January, and forward bills to tho Secretary of Faculty, Greenville THE Underwriters' Agency OF NEW YORK, CASH ASSETS, Three Million Dollars Issue Policies of FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE Made payable in Gold or Currency. Negotiable and Bankable CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE Are issued by this Association. H. E. NICHOLS, Agent, Corm r Assembly and Washington Sts., Dec 5 Imo Columbia, S. C. Artificial Legs. WESTON'S METALLIC ARTIFICIAL LEGS. Two legs in one. You can take, oil' the foot amt put on a stub. It is the only Artificial Leg the party wearing can take apart and put together, or take off bis foot and substitute a stub. Cork-lined, covered with flesh-colored leather, with rubber joints, and without cat-gut cords or spiral springs. It is self adjusting, makes no noise, is cheaper and lighter and will last longer than the wood? en legs, and is worn with ease and comfort. The measure can be sent and the leg returned by express, thereby saving thc time and expense of coming to New York to be fitted. Price $75, $100, $125. A fit guaranteed at vmir home. Send for a pamphlet. J. W. WESTON, Patentee. Office and salesroom. No. 7(Xi Broadway, Ne v York. Nov 29 +8' Charleston Advertisements. LITTLE MARSHALL, AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE, 17;5 EAST BAY, CH ABLESTON, S. C. A GBICDLTUBAL IMPLEMENTS, of all J.JL. kinds, of th?- latest anf the coast, and built at as great an ex >ense. They are in charge of gentlemanly ind capable commanders, and every attcii ion will be paid to the comfort of the pas lengers. One of the above ships will be lespatched from New York and one from Charleston EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Cargo by these steamers usures at the lowest rates. All informa ion can be had from either of the agents. RAVEN EL A CO., Charleston. ARTH PK LEARY, New York. Merchandize and Cotton addressed to sither house will bc promptly forwarded. PEOPLE'S STEAMSHIP COMPANY. LINE COMPOSED OF THE NEW AND FIRST-CLASS STEAMERS MON'EKA, Capt. Mar?hman, EMIL. Y B. SOL'L>KK.,Ctipt. Winchester. FOR NEW YORK DIRECT! rV\\IE.SE vessels alternating weekly, ofTer X lng every Thursday to the ti aveling public a FIRST-CLASS PA S SE N G E R BOATj with superior accommodations. There will bc a mail bag kept at tbeoffic )f tho Agents, closing always an hour be? fore the sailing of each steamer. For Passage or Freight, apply to WILLIS A OH ISOLM, Agents, Oct 5 3uio* Mills House, Charleston. Nov 5 Smo LARGE AND EtKG&tlT STOCK OF GOODS!! JUST BESE1VES AND FOR SALE BY J. maim CO., ASSEMBLY STREET, Between Tlain and Washington Streets, COLOMBIA, S. QA r>oz- Assorted GENT'S DRESS and Ol/ BUSINESS COATS. 10 doz. OVER-COATS. 50 PANTS. 20 VESTS. 20 Shetland Ribbed UNDER-SHIRTS and DRAWERS. 20 doz. White Ribbed UNDER-SHIRTS and DRAWERS. 20 doz. Shaker Flannel Under-shirts and Drawers. 20 doz. heavy Grey Under-shirts and Drawers. 5 doz. Red Flannel Under-shirts and Drawers. 10 doz. Brown Knit Coats. 10 '?rey 20 doz. Linen Collars. 80 Gent's Black Gauntlets. 50 assorted Wool Gloves. 10 Whit.: Gloves. 50 Woolen and Silk Scarfs. 40 l; Wristlets. 30 assorted Merino Hose. 10 pieces All-wool White Flannel. 10 Canton Flannel. 55 pieces White Muslin. 20 French Chintz. 10 Check. 15 Gingham. 20 Linsey. 5 doz. Balmoral skirts. 10 pieces Black Alpaca. io Fancy 10 Delains. 5 Black Velvet. 10 French Merino. 5 Black Cloth. 10 Satinets. 10 Kentucky Jeans. 10 doz. Ladies' and Children's Hats. 10 doz. Umbrellas. 12 li Ladies' Netts. 50 Knives and Forks. 10 Ladies' Hats. 10 Children's Hats. 10 French Corsets. 10 assorted Cloaks. 10 doz. Umbrellas. 10 Shawls. 10 tierces Butter. 5 boxes Ginger. 10 kits Mackerel, Ne. 1. i0 No. 2. 10 boxes Sugar Crackers. 20 Soda 1 10 Fancy 10 Wine 1 Allspice. 1 Cinnamon. 4 Pepper. 1 Indigo. 2 firkins Lard, 10 bbls. Crushed Sugar. 10 Brown 100 boxes Dairy Cheese. 5 bbls. Kerosene Oil. IOU doz. Hinges. ALSO, A LA KG I'. LOT OF SHOES! WE ARE RECEIVING DAILY NEW GOODS! WHICH WELL BR SOLD AT THE LOWEST CASH PRICES. Agent for Kalb's celebrated ARTIFICIAL LEG and A RM. Also, agent for FAIRBANKS SCALES. Circulars to bo seen at the store. "Watches and Jewelry Repaired. 10 doz. Clocks. Highest Price Given for Old Gold and Silver. If 5 AUCJTION COMM?SS?ON* MERCHANTS AND FORWARDING AGENTS. PROMPT attention given to tho Pur? chase, Sale, Shipment and Storage of COTTON, COUNTRY PRODUCE and MERCHANDIZE generally. Special at? tention to the Forwarding, of all Goods from Charleston to tho up-country. ALWAYS ON HAND, A full supply of GROCERIES and PRO? VISIONS. Also, fine LIQUORS and CI GABS, and everything generally needed for Plantation and Family use. REFERENCES.-Hon. T. C. Perrin, Abbe? ville; Geo. W. Williams A Co., Charleston; Rufus M. Johnson, Esq., Columbia: Iv. D. Childs, Esq., Lineolnton. Dec 3 3m COMMtS'N MERCHANTS AND BANKERS, 24 BROAD STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C. ADVANCES made on COTTON con? signed to our firm in New York or Liverpool. ALSO, Buv and sell Exchange on Ei.gland and New York, and uncurrent funds. Doc 6_Imo South Carolina Railroad Company, GEN. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE, CUAKLKSTON, Nov. 30, 18G5. ON and after WEDNESDAY', ?th Decem? ber, Passenger and Freight Trains will run on thc Augusta Branch to Midway, ten miles above Branchville, as follows: qgj Leave Charleston. COO a. m. Arrive at Charleston.4.15 p. m. Leave Midway.0.53 a. m. Arrive at Midway.12.48 p. m. H. T. PEAKE, Dec 0 General Superintendent. New York Advertisements. Metropolitan Enterprise. ?BEAT mri SALE OF THE NEW YORK AND PROVIDENCE JEWELERS' ASSOCIATION. CAPITAL.il.000,000. J) KP O T 107 Ji A' O AP WAY, .V. 1 AN immense stock of PIANOS, JEWEL? RY, WATCH I'S and FANCY GOODS, all to be sold for ONE DOLLAR each, with? out regard to value, and not to be paid for till you see what you will receive. Certilieates, naming each article and its value, are placed in scaled envelopes and well mixed. One of these envelopes will be sent by mail to any address, on receipt of 25 cents; live for SI; eleven for $2; thirty for $5; sixty-five for $10; and one hundred for $15. On receipt of thc certificate, you will set' what you are going to have, and then it is at your option to pay the dollar and take the article or not. Purchasers may thus obtain a Gold Watch, Diamond Ring, a Piano, Sewing Machine or any set of Jewelry on our list, for $1; and in no case can they get less than one dollar's worth, as there are no blanks. Agents are wanted in every town in the country; every person can make $10 a day selling our certificates in the greatest sale of Jewelry ever known. Send 25c. for a certificate, which will in? form you what you can obtain for $1. At the same time get our circular, containing full list and particulars; also, terms to agents. Address JAMES HUTCHINSON A CO., Nov 14 2mo 197 Broadway, N. Y._ BATCHELOR'* BAIR DYE! THE Original and Best in the World! Thc only true and perfect HAIR DYE. Harmless, Reliable and Instantaneous. Produces immediately a splendid Black or natural Brown, without injuring the hair or skin. Remedies the ill effects of bad dyes. Sold by al1 Druggists. The genuine is signed William A. Batchelor. Also, RE? GENERATING EXTRACT OF MILLE FLEURS, for Restoring and Beautifying the Hair. CHARLES BATCHELOR," Oct 25 ly New York. Burning of the Museum. LETTER Flin M .VA'. BARNUM. NEW YOEE, July 14, 1S05. MESSES. HEERTNO A Co.-GENTLEMEN: Though the. destruction of the Ann rican Museum has proved a serious loss to my? self and the public. I am happy t verify the old adage, that "It's an id wind that blows nobody good," and, consequently, ?ongratulate you that your well known <afes have again demonstrated their supe? rior fire-proof qualities in au ordeal of un? usual severity. The safe you made for mo some time igo was in thc office of tlc .Museum, on the second floor, back part of tho building, ind in the hottest of the tire. After twenty-four bonis of trial, it was Tound among the debris, and on opening it this dav has yielded up its contents in rery good order books, papers, policies of Insurance, bank bills, all in condition for inmediate uso, and a noble commentary m th? trustworthiness of Herring's Fire? proof Safe. Yours truly, P. T. DARNUM. Herring's Patent Champion Safes. The Most Reliable Protection from A'irv tiow Knoim. HERRING A CO.'S PATENT BANKERS' RAFES, with Herring A Floyd's Patent "rystalizod Iron, the best security against i burglar's drill rver manufactured. HERRING .V CO., No. 251 Broadway, cor. Mun av st., N Y. PARREL, HERRING* co., Philadelphia. Oct ?t?2mo HERRING A CO., Chicago.