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_CHABLESTON DAILY -.EWS....DECEMBER -.0, 1865. LOCAL MATTERS. BW SEE SECOND AND THIRD PAGES. -__V CoKONF.n's In<_.estb.?A coroner's liniuest was held on last Thursday, 2_th Instant, on Benuott's Wharf, weal end ?>f Bull-streot, on the body of _________ (colored), who was accidentally drowucd by the sinking of a Hat laden with wood. The above facts being well substan tiated by evidence of tho wltucsBcs examined, a verdict was rendered accordingly. ?_n huptest was also held at No. 30 King-street, on the body of Charles Washington (colored), who was klllod at a diuico in the premises situated on the northwest corner of Meeting-street and .Smith's lane. After a very earelul investigation of tho facts of the case, the jury rondcretl a verdict to tho effect that the deceased eamo to his death from the effects of a wound in the neck iu lllct-d by a ball flred from a pistol held and directed by the hand of one Priuco Boy?1, a private In Company D, J-'Id Regiment U. S. C. T. Said Boyd wss at oncu arrest ed, and Is now ?u custody awaiting his trial. Seaiii. Ouiwittf.d.? Hit) Clerk of the Weather, who has been performing sundry tricks of lute?first giving us ten clay-' worlh of rain, then a diminutive piece of aun, then, presto 1 more rain again?has become jealous of Seaiii,, the tricks he has perlormcd, oiul the audiences he has drawn. Wherefore, last night the envious Clerk determined to play a trick on tho great Prestidigitateur worth two or thrco of bis, aud walkiug into some of his cloudy chambers, turned on the pluvial stream and pro duced such a plentiful shower, that uo one could get to the Hibernian Ball, without swimming or sailing thither in a boat. Being a first-rate swimmer we went, and, nrriviug there, met ono lady and one gcutlemau. Where they camo from, or how they got there, wo cannot ima gine?what they were talking about, is none of our business. But wo took it for granted, that though no tickets wero sold, we had been sold badly?so we left the hall aud owuiu back to our ofll.c. Wk _______ from :iFlorida exchange that arrangements have been made for the bringing out of colonies of Ger man emigrants to . Iiddlo Florida, and that, during next month, a vessel will arrive at St. Marks with tho first Instalment. We _____ requested to call attention to the meeting of the Medical Society, advertised in another column. The regular hour is 7 o'clock P. M.. but it was deemed ad visable to change it to 1 P. M., en account of tho New Yi-at's holiday. * In oun columns', to-day, will be found the form for tax payers to make up their returns, ami the assessment that, by liw, will bo mudo on the difl'ercut taxable arti cles. We are informed that the Commissioners' ______ will be opone . on Monday, the 1st Jauuary, for the re ceipt of return., at Market Hall, on Meeting-street. It will he well for tax payers to make a noto of this. Wk auk plcn_c?l to uoticc, by the advertlsciu.nt iu to dny's paper, of tho removal of Mrs. C. H. Plane's boarding establishment to that pleasantly situated resi dence, at tho southeast corner of Meeting and Market streets. Wo havo no doubt she will fully carry out, in her new house, her reputation of keeping a first rate bouse. Oak B__ars___?Dr. G_j_l.ano'r improved check gas burners can be had at the store ol" D. ______(_ k lino.. No. 102 King-3treet, for thrco days longor. Wo are using these burners on all our pipes, aud are saving from twenty-five to thirty per cent, over the common hollow burners formerly used in our oflicc. 3 ' Tiif. -Ian who eau write a good hand, calculate readily, and keep a set of books properly, is ready to embark in almost any business, cither as clerk or proprietor. To ne.julre these three great essentials to a first-clans busl ness man, it is Biinply necessary to enter the commer cial academy of the Pelot Buotulks, aud pay attention to what is taught therein. The ladles can become sdcptg in the ?.hirogmphleart. uudor the tuition of Mrs, StEpiies E. Pelot, who, as a professor of thut beautiful art, is unequaBed, we sincerely beBevo, by anyone living. BALTIMORE*., C 11 AUL-BIOS AND HAVANA ________ ___. We are confident that many of our readers will take pleasure in perusing tho a?lvortlaemont of the Baltimore, Charleston and Havana Steamship Company. It must certain., be e_cee?lingly gratifying to learn that our good city is to ba placed iu direct communication with the city of beautiful ladles, as well as with tho land of luscious fruits. With a first chuss Iron sidc-whec stcainer like tho Isabella, and with such affable and euer getic agents as Messrs. CnisoL? Brothers, this Uno must rapidly grow into popul.tr flTor. The tl rst steamer leaves Baltimore to-day, due hero on Tucsduy next, to lcavo for llnvana a few hours after her arrival at this port. In oun columns will bo seen an advertisement of Messrs. W. M. Bino k Co., relating to _________ & Co.'a ' _ates, for which they aro tho agents in this city. These safes recommend thcmsolve; ?cor others iu many val uable points, and it Is generally conceded that they aro much superior to any manufactured. While in New York some months since, wo wero making considerable inijuiry among commercial men as to whoso safes were most reliable and wo wore almost uniformly advised that Mauvin's -voro. Wo have ono, aud like it very much. Wo believe their qualities wero well tested iu the late destructive fire In our street, and havo no hesi tancy in recommending ihein, so far as our knowledge extends, to tboso of our readers who may be desirous of purchasing. -o FORiiE. S; Guili/emin.? Our readers, by referring to the third page of this Issue, will find a double column advertisement of these young gcutlcincu, who nre pre pared to do all kinds of work in tho gas or tinning line, that their friends or the public .nay desire of them. By a system of moderate charges, und a determination to give entire satisfaction to tttOSO who may c_aploy them, they Intend to obtain the full confidence of the people of Charleston among whom they w-.ro born and raised. S Riot in Wii.Mi_ro.oN.? The ./ourmil o? __th says : About half past eleven o'clock lust night, a parly of the colored crew of tho revenue cutter lying In tho stream opposite the city, who had been ou liberty during the day, in passing tvcrowtl of police sud citizens ucar tho market, commenced llrlug upon them, wounding Copt. Haunon or the police In tho hip. The nipid pistol re ?iorts brought several police to the .pot, when tho sal or. ran to the foot of Market.*treat and seized a boat from the ferryman aud pushed hit > tho stream. Just as they were in this act they wero fired upon by one or tho police, but it is not known whether any injury was Indicted upon thorn or not. They, howevor, _______ their escape to the ontter, leaving ono of their number iu the river neu the doi-1;, who was either wounded in the melee, or accidentally foil overboard from the boit. ___BRichmond Examiner ______ for radical legislation in reference lo the payment of debts, as follows*. However redundant the currency may bu elsewhere, wn all know that it is not so in tho rural districts of Virginia. Tho people, have had little ?? nothing to ?ell, mid if money was us plenty as UackburriOS elsewhere, It wonlil be scarce where there was uothlug ns yet for sale. If the.judgment . and executions lira enturee'.l, much of the rural population of*Virginia will bu sold out, ?nul few honest iiuliistrloiiH e.mnlrypeople can bo pureUu Hcrs. With tho largo i.i-.iount Of property that will bo torced into market, oiid the unuU atuouutnf money in tho hinds of the rural population, a e -?npleto change of ommtry inronerly-bolclora will be ??_ vio.i. .... .^#? _._ - .? John C. BnKc'KiNnroii.:.?A correspondent . f tho Cin cinnati A'.'i<_n?rc., writing from Toronto, Canada, give? the following information uonnonilnii several c_nfcdc ruto offlcora : I net hero Ooner.il John O. B:*. .Uinr? l.o, General Me Oauslaud, Colonel Harry OiltUimt. Major John C-l?0e iii.li. Captain Ilindc, ____ others who had been otile:* rs in the ?i-iulee* or the Confederacy, Ocuorul Mreeklu rldgo lo'.'_i ?ml ii iu perfect health. It \vnn represented Adrt?. II? war that hi. ?im lir? tnn__il farm jet-jac t? s?ve-.y white. _? hat was _, miftnke. A few Kraxln. In ?re perceptible about Ibu lock?, that Is all. He Is keep, in*, house in a lihmbte, retired way. Ho. 1? much r . spoe'r.l by tho citizen., and Is Invited to two or three parties a week at tho ra*lde_____ or tho first f?tuUtc_. Ho i_u great walker, walking from hIx r.-t i.ii n.Ilesa dav, while tho weather permita such __ ,.__. o. Ho is u hard student, reading a great ?leal. I cottl.I not'luit. Iiiuk that it Is a misfortune that a ireutteinon of hi. culturo and Intellect should be lost to his country. * .. . All the geiitiomcn hero from the Confe.ler,.!. array conduct t_cm..lves with great propriety, and ire treated with rospee; and attention by tho citizens. ( < ' ' ' ' ' . f ? . i . WASHINGTON RACE COURSE. Ok *^{<\ SATURDAY, DBOBMBBR .TO, 1H0.1.1 MATCH $200?QUARTER-MILE. P. lee, entera." ?tonowall. " J. CLAUREN, enters."Brown Dick." D. COOPE. enters."Shark." December 30 1 THE COPAKTlVEKSIIH HERETOEOR1-' EXISTING UNDER THE NAME of NEWiUAN ?<i FOWLER, Is this day dlssolvod by mutual cousent. A. F. NEWMAN. November 23 EDWARD FOWLER. _ COPARTNERSHIP. THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE A8SOCLATED W1TU them Mr. JAMES M. WILSON, nn?l will continuo tho Wholesale Boot, Shoe, and Commission business, at No. 2 IIAYNE STREET, under tho name of D. F. FLEMING A: CO. D. F. FLEMING. 8AMUEL. A. NELSON. Charleston, Dec. 1,1805. December 16 COPAKTNERSH?I?. WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVE FORMED A CO PARTNERSHIP for tho tre?f>actton of a GENE RAL COM.M1SSION BUSINESS In tho City of Now York, umlcr tho firm of J. U. BROWER & CO., and are prepared to afford fuir facilities on consignments. JOHN 11. BROWER. WILLIAM H. SELLERS. BENJAMIN B. BLYDENBURGH. Now York, October 2, 18C.5. 3mos October 9 COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE. WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVE ASSOCIATED ourselves in partnership, under tho Arm ot 0HAI3, TUOMEY ?*c CO., for the transaction of tho Ship Chandlery and Shipping ami Commission Business, at No. 48 East Bay-street, between Boyco A: Co.'s North and South Wharves, to commence from 1st December, OUAS. T. CRAIG. JNO. TUOMEY, December C ROUT. W. LOCKWOOD. COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE. WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVE THIS DAY AS SOCLVTED ourselves in partnership, in this city, under tho llrm of DeCOTTES .-?: SALAS, for the purpose of transacting a Factorage niul General Commission business, mid have, appointed Mr. RAMON SALAS to sign for usas Attorney. Olllcc at No. 118 EAST BAY. A. C. DECOTTES, Late Cashier of Ban!? of Hamburg. P. P. SALAS. Charleston, Dec. IB, lfifl?. U December 19 OOPART??iUSHIP NOTICE. THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE THIS DAY ASSOCIATED with Ultra 111 business Capt. FENN PECK. Here after tho name and stylo of tho Finn will bo CAMERON, BARKLEY A: CO. CAMERON fc HARKX1-.Y. Charleston, November 1,18G5. THE SUBSCRIBERS HOPE THAT WITH STRICT ATTENTION TO BUSI NESS to merit a share of that patronngo heroto foro so liberally bestowed on tho old concern. ARCH'D CAMERON. R. 0. BARKLEY. Novoniber 1 FENN PEOK. COPiVRTNERSHIP NOTICE. THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY FORMED n Copartnership under the name and firm of THOMPSON & BROTHER, for tho transaotion of a WHOLESALE GROCERY AND GENERAL COMMIS SION BUSINESS at Charleston, S. C. HENRY T. THOMPSON. Jr., and JNO. M. THOMP SON arc the general partners, and JAS. CARLIN, of Charleston, is the special partner, nuil han contributed to tho common stock of said linn tho sum of ton thou sand dollars in gold. The Copartnership is to continue for two years from this dato. JAMES CARLIN. , HENRY T. THOMPSON, Jr. JNO. Mi THOMPSON. Charleston, November 6, 1805. November 29 wslmo STAWBEKRY PLANTS BY MAIL. WE WILL SEND BY MAIL, SAFELY PACKED AND POSTPAID: FOR FIVE DOLLARS, 1 DOZ. JUC?NDA?OUR NO. ?00 1 DOZ. AGRICULTURIST 1 DOZ. GOLDEN BEEDED FOR TEN DOLLARS. 2 DOZ. JUC?NDA?OUR NO. 700 2 DOZ. AGRICULTURIST 1 DOZ. GOLDEN SEEDED 1 DOZ. WILSON'S ALBANY FOR TWENTY DOLLARS, i ' 4 DOZ. JUCUNDA-i-OUR NO. 700 4 DOZ. AGRICULTURIST 9 DOZ. GOLDEN SEEDED 2 DOZ. RUSSELL 2 DOZ. TRIOMPHE DE GAND , ? DOZ. WILSON'S ALBANY , -?.? a.DOit IiENMLNG'irWHITE. Tho abovo ore tho most valuable kinds now cultivated, and include early medium, and lato maturing varieties, THE JU0UJiDA-~OUU ^0.700, * For size,'beauty, yield, proilf, and other desirable quali ties, is the most valuable Strawberry of which wo have any knowledgo. For tho AGRICULTURIST (a new seedling), we paid the highest prico ever paid for a Strawberry. ? . GOLDEN SEEDED is the best early, and - ' ' LENNISG'S WHITE tho bost white. RUSSELL, TRIOMPHE DE GAND tun WIL80N are invaluable. Our Catalogne, giving descriptions of these and many, other varieties, and furnishing mnch valuable informa tion to growers of Strawberries, will be sent to all ap pil cante enclosing 10 cents. J. KNOX, Box No. 155, PittRburg, Pa December-28 ? . o TO , .... COUNTRY TRADERS AXI> OTHERS. A BARGAIN. SCOTCH SNUFF, In Orood Condition, at 75c, IN SMALL AND LARGE BLADDERS, AT L. LOEENZT'S i CHEAP CIGAR STORE, 392 King-street. December '.10 ?1 A CANAL BOAT FOR SALE. A CANAL BOAT, CAPABLE OF CARRYING TIIIR . TEEN CORDS OF WOOD, to be sj-cn at tho 8hip Yard, north of Bennett's Mill, foot of Society street. Apply to WM. JOHNSON, Brick and Wood Yard, cast cud Laurcns street. Decomber ?HI _* NOTICE. F. E. RH0?ES? AUCTIONEER, GGORUKTO\V!V. S. C, IS NOW READY TO HECEIVE CONSIGNMENTS OF Roa 'y-MiiihiL'iiitlilug, Funuy Goo<K Jewelry, House hold Furniture, kr. , fee. Liberal advances nntl prompt returns. 1* December ?JO . TO BILLIARD PLAYERS. THE SPLENDID INLAID CUE NOW ON EXHIB? TION at tho !lill:ml Room in the Merchants Hotel, will bo presented to tho person who makes tho greatest RUN of Billiard* dining tho ivcek commencing oil Christ mas and ending Jtiuuiry I. lsr.-i, upon any Tabla in the Loom. LOR1XO it BENNETT'. DScembor 20 FURNITURE ! FURNITURE ! ! I. .TUST RECEIVED, j . ?Tk-r A KUli'ES FURNITURE, LATEST AND DESIRA ?O\J BLE STYLES. ALSO, A raiti AKSOIITMEXX OF LOUNfflfci WSOFAS ,' "BUREAUS , -." CI?AIKS BARBER'S CHAIRS rtOCKERS STOOLS ,?.. WASH STANDS -V TABLES. ".:,. " LOOKING CLASSES. ' . For salo by A?U.HTBALT? OE'lTY k CO., " Nos. 1211 nuil 12a Meetintr-strcrt, Warcrooms Nob. HI and 85 HaHe?-str?.iti'? Decomber 18 . , ., , . , ,' H I ,. . ' * . ' ' l.'.i <tr HO ! FOR THE HOLIDAYS ! GIFTS ! GIFTS ! GIFTS ! NOW IS THE TIME TO FIND OUT WHERE YO F CAN SPEND YOUR MONEY TO THE BEST ADVANTAGE. GREAT ATTRACTION, AT TUK CHARLESTON BAZAAR AND TCT-T EMPORIUM. FORRESTON & M'LEAN, No. 021 King-street, NKAIt THE UPPER GUARD HOUSE. TOYS, ALBUJIH, BASKET}., FANCY GOODS, FIREWORKS, .? .*. GIFTS POR OLD AND YOUNG.. December '10 1 ENGLISH GOODS. DIRECT IMPORTATIONS. TTTE ABE NOW OPENING AN ASSORTMENT OF EXOLIStl GOODS. To which we invite attention, con. Istin;,* In part o?: ELEGANT BLACK SILK BARQUES Superior Black Cl_th S.-ie?_ue.s au?l l]a_(_nc_ Black Thibet Long and Square Shawls Elegant Broche Square Shawl??rever. _blo All Wool Plaid Squnro Shawl? Wido Black Silk Velvet Black Broadcloths Check and Plaid Lindstes (for children*! clothes). _T_ _R. _=tE_____D ?5c CO. December 28 Ilistn3 EMBROIDERIES, TRIMMINGS, &c. EEAL FRENCH EMBBOIDEBED HANDKEBCHIEFS Fino Embroidered SoIh?CoUars au?l Cuff* . Breakfast Sets?plain and emlpoidert-d Binen Sets in every variety Dlack Drop Buttons, Epaulettes Mantilla 8ot_, Bu_.lo Trtmnii_._s Jet mid Black Silk Buttous Black Cord for trimming : ?lohnir und Worsted Braids Lace Ruilling, Crapo Trimmings Lace Collars?real and imitation lace. J-. _R. _E_.__1A._D __c CO., NO. 209 KING-STBEET, December 28_thstu3_ Jlppoaite Ha. el-street. B. FOLEY, No. 85 Market-street, CLOTHING, SHOE, & HAT STORE, WODLD CALL THE ATTENTION OF OLD AND new friends to his fine Stock of OVERCOATS " I . - FROCK AND DRESS COATS VESTS AND PANTALOONS SHIRTS AND UNDERSHIRTS "DRAWERS AND SOCKS ROOTS, SHOES, HATS AND CAPS. TRUNKS, CARPET BAGS. VALISES, kc. AB of which wBl bo sold at tho SMALLEST POSSIBLE PROFITS. CoB and see. 0 December 27 Sfol?ey, IV UOU-SALE LIQUOR HOUSE, FOR THE PRESENT AT THE FARMERS' & EXCHANGE BANK INFORMS HIS FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC THAT hohas returned from the North, und calls the utttu tlon of his customer. to tho following celebrated brand* of ALES, WHISKIES AND GIN: JOHN TAYLOR Si SONS ALSAISY IMPERIAL CREAM ALE, Pale and Amber Ale, AJ210, THBIlt CELEBRATED IIKA.VO OP ASTOR PALE XX, FOR FAMILY AND MEDICAL DRK. IS BETTS. calleaandlialf casks, lor bulling und . hi?>pi::;. ** JUASSAY. eOLI.I.YS it .<>.'.: i \ __T (AND THE SOLE AQENT FOR CHARLESTON.) WHICH WILL ALWAYS HE SUITLIED FIVES..!. AL?O, THE FOLLOWING LIQUOES: OLD NECTAR WHISKEY, 13_0 OLD 11YE WHISKEY, ISM . OLD BOURDON X, XX, XXX HOLLAND GIN, MSB QUALITY. ALL OF WHICH W_LL RESOLD AT A SM \l_ti AD VAN.B on former pike.. 0*11 und ova at l!?e llol.'S!; OP THE FARMERS' AND EXCILVNOE BAM., EAST BAY. |j Deueiiiher _. MUSICAL NOTICE. T.TRS. F. M. HARl'KR .DAUGHTER AND I'UPlt. OV JYl the late Prof. In S. Kt_.vi-.si, oflar* lu r R-srvfaM In tie. oitlKoin of Chavl.Hton a. Teachor of VUCAL AM' INSTRUMENTAL MUSH". Residence No. 20 Socloty-fttreot, oppot.to tho llh.)> Sehool. Refers to.Gen. Jam__ Simon?, Di*. W.m. T. W?aoo, T. Qbakor Simon. , und Br. W? M- Fircu. Norcmhcr 14 . . . -/ AUCTION SALES. ?A'tise of (.'?Ig /.mu?s. It Y SIMONS Si KORD. Will be teased, for the term of two year-? Iron the lut ?lay ?f January. MHO, at the north of the Exchange, on THURSDAY. 1th hint., nt 11 o'clock A. >L. nuder direction of the Committee <?r city Lands, Tim LUMBER pond in the western part of tin- city, being wcNtofLyn.il strict, and north of Broad street. AMU, The LOT known as HlcKLEY'S WOOD YARD, on the west side of Lynch street, near Beaufnin street. .W.HO, The LANDING at the east cud ..f Vendue Hange. Conditions?Kent payable quarterly; leaser to give appruvou piTKonal security, and to nay for all papers. December SO Household Furniture, Carpets, ?V.r. Il Y UMOA8 St l'uni)'. Will be sold on FRIDAY, the ?th ?if Janunry, 1300,0t No. :i8, west end Monlnj-ucstri-ct, at il o'clock A. M., sundry articles of Household Furniture, consisting in part of DAMASK CURTAINS, GILT CORNICES, Cuneta, Wardrobes, Sideboards, Rook Cases, Chairs, Cut Glassware, Dish Covers, ?"arpentera' Tools, kc, kc Unlimited arti:lcs will bo received until 4th January inclusive. December ?10 mi B BY "WILLIAM M. PELOT, A < ? I ion? . i . Will In. i?l.l in front of my Oillee, No. 4'J Hroad-strcet, on WEDNESDAY, 3d January, at 10o'clock, 200 Parlor anil Office STOVES. 4 bales containing H'OO Empty Bug?, new and in good onler. 1 set ?iegaut Cameo, richly set in Cold, consisting of ono Brooch, one Bracelet, and ono pair Ear Kings. AMO?, 1 set DOUBLE HARNESS. Unlimited Goods received until 10 o'clock on the ?lav of sale. December : 0' IlaildsoMO Mansion oil ttrottd stritt at Auction ?Y .toux s. anac?a ?ft co. On THURSDAY, the 11th January, lK'.O.at the corner of Broad and Last Bay, will be "sold, at 11 o'clock, at auction, THAT HANDSOME AND VERYDESIRABLE BRICK MANSION on the north side of Broad vi street, No. lit, being the third door west Of i?i]--.'\ King street, having a line and massive colon nada iront, presentin : un liupoatntf entrance from the (street. The interior is beautitully arranged, having twelve fine Rooms, with uncommonly high ceilings and slklinif-doors ?m second Hoar, throwlnu two spacious Parlors into one. Th<- Chamb?n are nil conveniently arranged for comfort ami style, an?! t!i<- entire structure built of the very best material?, and in undoubted work manlike manner. The Lot has a Iront oil Broad street of ?-igbtv-six fret, und :i depth of one hundred and fifty feet, more or less; with ample accommodations for servants. Coach House and spacious- Stal'i-H, ami every r< ?piisitc outbuilding on the premises. 'Jin- location of this iiti'-omuiouly Ane residence is considerad one <>( the very best, being con? tiguoua to nil the most promiuent portions of the city, and within a convenient distance to nil the business points. Conditions?One-third cash; balance in ?me and two year.'?, secured by bond and mortgage. Insurance 10 bo effected, policy assigned, and the purchaser to noy for papers. D 37.110?J 1,4,0,8,10,11 Dec? niter 27 Public Auction. On SATURDAY, the 0th of January, 18CC, nt Bennett's Mill Wiiarf, will be sold, the following articles : ANCHORS and CHAINS, OLD SCRAP 1HON, ?fee, > TORPEDO BOATS, one with Boiler and part of En gine, at Northeastern Railroad Wharf 1 oh! PICKET BOAT, decked, nt Gas House Wharf. Terms cash. GRAY ?V: MoDANIEL. December '27 1U PRIVATE SALES. Store on East llivi to be Rented. BY CLIFFORD Si M AT UKW ES, No. 31 1-2 Hi '?intl-sti ? ? I. To Rent, STORE No. 73 East Bay, having large exten sive back Stores, with on opening on Dcdou's Alloy. Dray ontrauccs on both East Bay aud Betlon's Alley. This Store is now in complete order. For terms, kc., apply as shove. stutliO December 30 BY' CLIFFORD ?ft MAT'IIEWKS, No. 31 1-?4 Broafl-Htrcet. At Private Sale? That RICE AND COTTON PLANTATION called WOODSTOCK, fifteen miles from Charleston, on tho Booth Carollnn Railroad?a lino DWELLING, containing thirteen Rooms, framed Negro Houses, Corn Millnnd Gin House, aud Barns, ?i.e. The tract contains loun acres, aud is well timbered, and adapted to planting and stock raising. ALSO, A THREE STORY WOODEN HOUSE AND LOT, No. 125 COMING STREET. December 30 stuthC Valuable Rice and Provision Plantation on Pon Pon. BY CLIFFORD AND MATHEWES, No. 31 1-2 Broatl-street. At Pr?vale Sale? For salo or to rent, all that valuable RICE AND PRO VISION PLANTATION, on Pon Pon River. St. Hartholo mow's Parish, 31 miles from the City, four miles from the Charleston and Savannah Railroad, and known as "Newton," containing about 1200 acres, 600 acres flrBt quality Rice Land, cleared und under bank, capable of producing 50 bushels Rice per acre. This Plantation was planted last year. Accommodation for 230 laborers. December 30 stnthO Superior" Carpets. BY J. A. TIIOURON. At Prlvato Sale? 1 Superior New WIRE BBUSSELS) CARPET. 30 yards. 1 Superior Ingrain Carpet, little worn. Con be seen at Store, No. 11 VENDUE RANGE. December 30 2 BY R. HI. MARSH ALL. At Private Sale? Tho leasoand good will of a WOODYARD, In the lower portion of the elly. doing an extensive business, to gether with the entire stock of Wood on hand, 'ibis is considered one of tho best stands tu the city for this purpose. For further particulars apply as above, at my Sales Booms, No. Si BROAD STREET, December 30 3 Valuable Plantation in St. Jliir/hulomew's Parish. BY COIIEX, HlMKli, & CO. At Prlvato Salo or to Loas?-. A VALUABLE PLANTATION in St. Bartholomew's Parish, four (41 miles from the Jacksonboro* Depot, Charleston and ?Savannah Itailroad, mid four (4i iuil-?s lrom Parker's Ferry, containing nine hundred (W'o) acres; two hundred (2lMI) seres aro cleared, und the remainder heavily timbered with Oak mid Hickory. On the plu?*e Is a DWELLING HOUSE, aud with all nconsssry out buildings; also BARN, GIN and COTTON HOUSE, and Quarters for fifty (?"'O? Laborers. The Plantation is ituaVd in one of the best stock and game ranges in the low country. For further pattlouhu'S apply us above, COR. EAST BAY AND NORTH ATLANTIC WHARF. December till bwH Various Opportunities for Jnccstmenl. COTTON AND RICK PLANTATIONS, In various purls of the State? for Kalo, Lease or lient. City Lots. Houses, Mill Sites, Mining Linde, ? ? ? ., also OS hand. Money wonted on gooil security, or as an odvonoe to ospc-rieneea planter?, io be repaid by share of their crop?. Apply to TIHUIBER, HOULE ?V Co., No. 4 Sto e-street (Up .Stairs). lino December 27 .1Fun Cli once tor lucestiuent or Sp?culation. Ac. BY ROWGilM AND S1LC?X. Will bo sold, at Privat?! Sale, u number of FARMS PLANTATIONS, Hol'sl-S AND LOTS : FOUR SMALL FARMS, within twelve jiiI'cb ol the Citv. THREE LARGE 'IT. A CIS, twcnty-slx, twenty-eight, ami (thirty-six miles from the City. FIVE HOUSE!; AND LOTS ?n tho Upper Wards. SIXTY THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND in South OlKO'ltill. six. THOUSAND ACRE?, In one body, near Augusta, with line RESIDENCE nil it. ONE HUNDRED LOTS, tor smalt farms of Forty Acres ?-.?eh, in the gold rrjlhtti of Georgia. SEVERAL lUlI.MNli LOT:- m tho Upp'r Wards. Apple :.-? above, at, No. 1*27 MEETING-STREET. December ?I Into To Ct?d?ilirt*- lirit?,-Making, Cotton-Planting hud Moott'Onillng. FOR SALE 015 TO RENT. A* PLANTATION. SIX inili-H from the ci'.y of Charleston by water, coiitiUiihtg twenty-four i undred end dality-Beo (24S5j acres. A portion of til?- tn?*t has been Used for llrli-k-Mnkliig, wikhI belnsj nbnndani, and the day woll adapted, while th.! ljii.-li-i'nrd would bu nearer tho ?i'.y than any other. 'tflirco hundred seres ?ire cleared, i.m<1 under fence, and as ;;<??>d Long Cotton Lnhibi us imy ::: the VlelnltJ* ol Cluii-sio-.i?lb? facilities f.ir iiiuddilig belli;; nsgvOil, or "et er, than lira Inland pl*tniat?<u.H. Tins *:"iv.<*t nf Land b-liig a pi lili.nula 1< Tilled In* two navigable *l?*.M*n>'. id! Ill? ?on-? ?-il it is accessible to a good l.iiidmg, ??nu it? proximity In the city, tin-wood a'.i.'uvh eniiiniuuda s ready fur. The luiWlngs ?m the p. o ronsNt nf a r.e.it Coltngo ol fire Itooius, n Darn, stioii*. Bin Himso, ?-lirions other ontbuiliiiiigs, andacresuuimlati im fur about une hun dred laborer;'. To the many aiiv.mt.iges oftareri In this place Is to be hied tl.oiaet tle.it there he? (tot-lugs and Wettsof On-? Water, and it ran be cultivate,! by white labor, as It is perr.-et'v healthy in -minuter. This place ?rill b<; sold on tennn that v.iij emhl?- tho piiivhiiM'?r, In pay for it in one or two yeaiH. For fur ttu-r partlcuUts, In-riii* ! at thl.?otile??. |>ecciuber-.7 ' AUCTION SALES. _P0_T_*O-t__U ON ACCOUNT OF- INC-E-IKNCT l?. TUB WK.'.TIIKH.) I'mrkcrii Ware. ?V .T. A. ICNSI.OW AND CO. TUESDAY, 2d January, will bo ?old. Before our Ktor 1 No. 125 Ka. t Uiiv. at 11 O'olOCk, .0 dosen bowls, assorted sizes. December _D [I'OSTI'ONKD O? ACOU'ST OF INCI.K.MKSCY l>_ THE WKVlllhlt.] Sugar-Cured Hums and Shoulders. IIV .1. A. K.YSLOIV AX? C(l. TUESDAY. 2?1 January, will he ?old, before our store No. I9_ Ea. t Itav, at II o'clock, 10 tierces SUUAR-erRKII HAMS 0 barrel? Rugar-Curcd Pig IIiiiub 10 hiirrcls Sugar-Cured PI*. Shoulders. December 20 [l'0_TI*ONKD OH ACCOUNT Ott INCI___1__HCT OF THK WKATIIKIl.J Choice _____ Mackerel and ?"?.?.*..//, lust arrived, H Y .T. A. KNSLOYV A NI> CO. TUESDAY, '2d January, at 11 o'clock, will hu sold, he foro ?mr Store, Nn. i_5 East Bav. 2(1 barrels No. 1 MACKEREL 2.1 half-barrels No. 1 Mackerel 100 ?mimais Codfish 11 barrels Piekk-d Por*.k*n. Dccem b.-r *J!? H'ONTIONri? OS ACCOUNT O. INCI.K. IK. C Y OF TUB W-ATHEll.] Brooms.' Broom?.' ? On aecouut of Cnderteriter and "7ir;iii il mau concern. BY .T. A. ENSI.UW AN? CO. TUESDAY. 2d -January, at 10 o'clock, will t.c Hul?l. before our Store, No. 125 East Boy, 2ll <l??_on BROOMS._Dec?- n her 20 [nmTFomo ?>s account of wclembsc. of the W___r___H.J Fine Fell Hats. Slipper? ami Sandals. IIY .1. A. I.NSI.O W AND CO. TUESDAY. "_<l January, Immediately alter tho sale? be fore our Store, we will . ell at tho Store of Messrs. De colles fe Hilas. No. 11H Rast Hay, 10 donen FIVE FINISH ED BLACK FE__r HATS G d?.:*.-ii Spanish Slippers id..- ..;ni.-h Sandals. December 29 [I'OSTI'ONKP ON A?( OI1NT ?IF INlI.KMLNCY ?IF THK wkatiii:?.) Catalonia ami "'<( Slung Wine, and Spanish Leaf and Cut Tobacco. IIY" .1. A. l.VSLO \V AND CO. TUESDAY, 2?1 January, will be sold, at the Store of Messrs. Dei .ottos k Salas, No. lix Fast Uajr, imme diately niter ill), sales before ?nir Store 1 quart?.* casks CATALONIA WINE .0 oases, one dozen euch, superior Old Sherrj Wine ? ball's new crop Havana Loaf Tobacco r. bales old crop Havana Leaf Tobacco 1 bay: Spanish Cat Tobacco. December 29 [I'O.SII-ONF.U ON ACCOUNT OF l___J.E-fl._tCY "I TIIF. WFAIIIKK.) Choice White Harana and Muscovado Sugar ami Choice I/acamt Segara. It Y" .1. A. BH8--OW ANO CO. TUESDAY, 2d January, innucdiately after th<* b..Ic_ before ?nir Store, we will sell, at the Store ol Messrs. Decolles k Salas. No. UK East Buy, 21 boxes White Bavaiifl SUGAR 17 hhd.. Muscovado Su?ar 7..00 choice Havana Regara?-Londres Agr?cola Flor ?500 choice Havana Segara?Londres Segundo Su?-nc 4..U0 choice Havana Se^ars?IS, C. 3. P. Valentine 2250 choice Havana Schars?M. C. Rio Hondo 100 bundles Havana White Paper Sc?_ar_. son bundles Havana Brown Paper Schars 5000 Ladies' Havana Cigarettes. December 20 [IT.STI*oNKI> ?IN -CCOIUnC OF INCLEMENCY OF THK WKATI1KII.] For Clot's/mas I ?olida gs?Choice Canned Fruits, .lollies, Meats and Vegetables, Vermicelli and Street Oil. IIY ,T. A. EXSLOW AND CO. TUESDAY, 2d Januar.*, immediately alter the sales bet?re our Store, we will sell ut the Store of MesB.B. DeCottes & Salas, So. 118 East Bay, C d__en tin cans. 2 lbs. each, of PEACH, APPL E? STRAWBERRY, RASPBERRY, ami CURRAN T JELLIES, t? dozen tin ?ans, 2 lbs. each, of Seasoned Veal _ dozen tin cans, 2 lbs. raen, of Veal ami Ore_u Peas 3 dozen tin cuus, 2 lbs. each, of Roast Veal 5 dozen tin eons, 2 lbs. each, of Stewed StenkH 5 dozen tin cans, 2 lbs. eaeh, of Stewed Kidneys 2 dozen tin cans, 3 lbs. each, of English Red Her ring 6 canisters superior Scotch Oatmeal 8 boxes Italian Vermicelli 8 boxes superior Olivo OU 18 Jars Spanish Olivo OH 4 boxes Castilo Soap 7 kegs Bed Wine Vinegar. December 29 BY O. i). PRENTISS. Broker and Auctioneer, No. 3 K_ut.? _t_ ?. __, On tho first WEDNESDAY of January. 18CG, will be sold, 1 largo BAY HORSE, about eight years old 1 11 ray Marc, six years old 1 large Bay Draft Horso 1 Creom Horse, five years old 1 Iron-gray Horse, five years old Carriage and set of Double Harness 1 largo Wagou, with body. December 28__0 GOVERNMENT SALE OF CAPTURED STEAMERS. BY WILLIAM OURNEY, AUCTIONEER. Will bo sold, at Public AncUou, on WEDNESDAY, Jan ad, 1800, at 10 o'clock A. M., at 102 East Bay, tho for lowing captured steamers, viz : "DE KALB."?Side-wheel steamer, of 154.?' ton wooden hull; length on deck, 110 feet; beam, 20 fee t, over all, 43 feet; depth of hold, G feet; draft, 3 feet Inches; has two independent high pressure engines; ?llameter of cylinder, 12.._ inches; stroke of piston, 4 feets inches; has three fineboilers; with tho eqnip___n in on board. " COL. BENNETT."?Side-wheel steamer of 110 ton ?; wooden hull; length on deck, 124 feet; beam, 24 feet; over all, 34 feet; depth of hold, 0 feet; draft, 3 feet; has two lud (pendent high pressuro engines; diameter ol cylinders, 11 inches; stroke of piston, 4 feet; bus one Un _ boiler, with the equipments on board. " BOSTON. "?hide-wheel steamer, of _4'.> tons; wooden hull; length on deck, 154 feet; beam, 23 -Bet; over all, 61 feet; depth of hold, 9 feet; draft, C feet; cylinders. Si Inches; stroke, 7,l_ feet; walking beam, -with the equip ments on board. "BEAUREGARD."?Side-wheel steamer, of 171 tons; wooden hull; length, 170J_ feet; beam 17. _ f?:et; over all, 40 feet; depth of hold, 7 feet 8 luches; dratt, C._ feet; cylinders, 32 Inches; stroke, 7.*_ feet; square engine, with tho equipments on board. "MARY FRANCIS."?Side-wheel steamer, of 1C7ton s; wooden hull; length, 1_5 f? et; beam, 10.'_ feet; over all; :i:l feet; depth 7 feet; draft, _ feet; ryllndi-rs, . _ inches; stroke, 7.'_ feet*, squat- sagina, with the c?_ulpnieuts on board. -HIBBKN."?Side-wheel steamer, of fir? ions; wooden hull; leiifith, 105 feet; beam, 14 feet; over all, 28 feet; depth, -'_ feet; cvlinders. 111 inches; stroke, 0._fee_;. draft, 4 foot : walking beam. " HENRY IIAOEN8."?Side-wheel steamer; wooden hull; leiu.th, 17 feet: beam, 22 feet over oil ?depth, 4 feet; horizontal engine; ?huit, 2 feet 0 inches, with the equip mciit'i on board. Bv order of T. C. CAI.LICOT, Supervising Special Agent, December 91 U. S. Treasury Department. ASSISTANT t_l. ARTER. IASTERS OFFICE, 1 -ii.xKi.iisToN. B. C.| December P.O. 18 Gi?. ) Will be sold, ut Public Auetiou, on Olli January, 1. CO, at 10 o'clock V. ..r., at the Storehouse, .No. ft.l K.ist Bay street. ;i ?puu.lity of con.lemued CLOTHING, CAMP and GARRISON EQUIPAGE, cn-_Nwri_-i of: KNAPSACKS HAVERSACKS Uanteens Cninp Kettles _lc.?s Puna Shovels Spades Axe and Handle Pick A\es and Handles Hatchets Blankets Blouses fcinhi*. Overcoats Mosquito Bars Files Cross i .mi.--o lkidiacks Rue!... Drums Cm Lettern Cap Numbers Terms cash, in (ion ruinent, ?und.. W.M. IIOLDKN, (apt. ami A. ?.. _f. D?venii?*>* :".<) ASSISTANT i,>i:.\r.Tr.l:MAVH-.u*.s?>irUE,t c:__.*.i:i.k?to_. s. i'., Deccnibfr 27, lodfi. i Will be unid, ::t l'n!?!le. Am twin, on lltiDAY. January Mb, IMfl. at HI o'chu-k A. M., lit Palmetto Wharf, _U ..MALL BOATS Olid PONTOON'*, I. (.'. Term, ca-di, in Uovtrniw ut muds. WM. HOLDEN, December -.7 H Ciipt. and A. Q. It. r __m>. . ?__?T mnivsnMlfVHMa. .err???x_".__n__...- ._? _._ ?;_ _??_ * MILL. MM STABLES. DEIGHEN & BAKEB. B'It LEAVE RKSPKCTFCLI.Y TO CALL THK .ttciuicii <?l' the publie to the fact thur ihey Iisto ii:.t recelvi-.l. J:?ni the N.-ltb, sevi.-ml A No. 1 C.Vlt. IUAGIS-. made to order, for their special us?-, by one o_ ilie lust Maiinfiietoiies in this country. The?? Carriages can be hired at the regular rates, ein iip|ilit-ut:?>ii at lb?* Mills Hoi.so Stables, in Chalin.ra strcet, oHlier tu pintles desiring to cngOfte them by tho limir, or to convey po<iscu?{?!rs to lbs different dt.-p.'ta, tenners, ' ldp-', .v.*. They mm also bo engaged for Fa nerais. Ai- !y either . t tho STABI.KS or at th? MlLI-8. H'iL'hi:. DocemborSB