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Tlie Cocltnt-y. BY JOHN O. SAXE. It waa in my foreign travolr At a famous Flemish um, That I met a stoutish person. With a very ruddy skin; . And his hair was something sandy, And was dono in knotty curls, And was parted in tho middle, In the manner of a girl's. He* was elad in chequered trewsors, And his coat was of a sort To suggest a scanty pattern, It was bobbed so very short; Andabis cap was very little, Such as soldiers often usc; And he wore a pair of gaiters, And extremely heavy shoes. I addressed the man in English, And he aiinrrered in the same, Though ho spoke it in a fashion That I thought a little lame; Far thff aspirate was missing Where the letter should havo"been, But where'er it wasn't wanted, He was sure to put it in! When I spoke with"admiration Of St. Peter's mighty dome, ^ He remarked: "Tis really nothing ?o thc sights we 'avo at 'ome!" And declared upon his honor Though, of course, 'twas very queer ' That he doubted if the Romans 'Ad tho /tart of making beer! Thou we talked of other countries, And he said that he liad heard T?at EameriSans spoke Hinghsh, But he deemed it quite ftabsurd; Yet he felt the deepest /iinterest In the missionary work, And would like to know if Georgia Was in Boston or New York. ? When I left the man in gaiters, H# was grumbling o'er his gin, At the charges of the hostess , Of that famous Flemish inn; And he looked a very Briton, (So, nrothiuks, I see him still,) As lie pocketed the candle That was mentioned in the bUl! Desperation. "The following is a passage from the very laughable tale of "Desperation, " one of the rich articles embraced in the literary remains of the late Willis Gaylord Clark. It is only necessary to premise that the author is a Phila? delphia student, who, after a stolen fortnight and the gaieties of a Wash? ington season, linds himself (through the remissness of a chrim) at Balti? more, on his way home, without a penny in his pocket. He stops at a fa? shionable hotel, nevertheless, where, after tarrying a day or two, he ?inally ;it the heel of a grand dinner, "o?n)ie stitts," in the private apartment;, franked with abundant Champagne and Burgundy, resolves to disclose MU to the* landlord. Summoning a servant, he said: .'Ask tile landlord to step up to my room and bring his bill. " . He clatters down stairs laughing, and shortly after his master appeared. He entered with a generous smile, that marie me hope for "thc best his house afforded," and that, just then, was eredit. "How much do lowe 3'ou ?" said I. He handed me the bill, with all the grace of private expectancy. "Xiet me see-seventeen dollars. How very reasonable. But, my dear sir, the most disagreeable part of the matter is now to be disclosed. I grieve to inform you tjiat at present I am out of money; and I know, by your philanthropic looks, that 3rou will be satisfied when I tell you that, if I had it, I would give it to you with unqualified pleasure. But you sec. my not having the change by nie, is the reason" I cannot do it; and I am sure you will let the matter stand and say no more about it. I am a stranger to you, that's a fi>ct, but in the place where I came from, all my acquaint? ances know me as easy as can bo. The landlord turned all colors.? "Where do you live, and how ?" "In Washing-I should say, Phila? delphia." His eyes flashed with angry disap? pointment. "I see how it is, mister ; my opinion is that you are a blackleg. You don't know where your home is; you begin witli Washington and then drop it for Philadelphia. You must ?f?v -your bm." . "But I can't." "Then I'll taite your clothes; if I don't, blow me tight." "Scoundrel," said I, rising bolt up? right, "do it if you dare, and leave 'the rest to mo." There were na more words. Ho arose deliberately, seized my nat and my only inexpressibles, and walked down stairs. Physicians say that two excitements oiin't exist at the same time in one system. Externalcircumstances drove away, almost immediately, the con? fusion of my brain. I rose and looked out of the win? dow. The snow was descending as I drummed on the pane. What was I to do? An unhappy sans.culottes in a strange city; no money, and slightly inebriated. A thought struck-mc. I had a large, full cloak, which, with all my other appointments, save those he took, the landlord had spared. I dressed immediately, drew on my hoots over my fair drawers, not unlike smallclothes; put on my cravat, vest and coafc. laid a traveling cap from my tmnWywmtily over my forehead, and flinging my long mantle gracefully about me, made my way ' through the hall into the street. Attracted by the shining lamps in| the portico of n. new' hotel, a lew* squares from my first lodgings; I en? tered, recorded We name on the books, and bespoke a bed.. Every? thing was fresh and neat, every ser? vant attentive, all augured well. I Kept myself closely cloaked, puffed a cigar, and retired to bed to mature mv plot. V * ? ? * * * "Waiter) just brush my clothes well, my flue fellow, ' s??d I, in the morning, as he entered my room; "mind the pantaloons; don't spill anything from the pockets, there's ! mo?ey in both." j "I don't see no pantaloons." I "The devil you don't. Where are j they?" "Can't teH,Tin sure; I don't know, ' s'elp me God. " "Go down, sir, and tell your mester to come here immediately." The publican was with mo in a mo? ment. I had arisen and worked my face before the mirror into a fiendish' look-of passion. -"Landlord," exclaimed I, with a fierce gesture, "I have been robbed in your lfouse; robbed, sir, robbefl. My paritaloons and a purse contain? ing three fifty dollar notes are gone This is *a pretty hotel. Is -this the way you fulfill the injunction of Scrip? ture. lam a stranger, and have been taken in with a vengeanee. I will expose you at once if I am not re? compensed." "Pray keep your temper," replied the publican, "I have just opened this house, and it is getting atgood rim ; would you ruin its reputation by an accident? I will find out the vil? lain who robbed you, and. I will send for a tailor to measure you for your missing garment. Your money shall be refunded. Don't you sea that your anger is useless?" "My dear sir?." I replied, "I tbank you for your kindness; I did not mean to reproach you. If those trowsers can be done to-day, I shall be satis? fied; time is more precious than money. You may keep the others if you find *them, and in exchange for the one hundred and fifty aollars which you gave me, the contents are yours." Tho next oveninfif, with, now inex? pressibles, and one hundred and forty dollars in my pocket, I called on my guardian in Philadelphia for.sixty dollars. He gave it, with a lecture on collegiate dissipation, that I shall not soon forget. J. enclosed the money back to my honorable landlord by the first post, settled my other bill at old Crusty's, the first publican, an?l got my trunk by mail. Mounce fe Calhoun, C0MM?S. -tffiftCHASf$t C10BNER G-ervais and Gates Streets, J (nearS. C. and G. ti C. R. li."Depots,) Columbia, S. C., receive an<l forward all kinds of Merchandize', Tobacco, Cotton and all Produce, or store thc same. Parties consigning to us will find their freight shipped with despatch from Orangeburg, Alston, Winnsboro or other point s, by wa? gon, during the breakage, on said roads. We keep two two-horse wagons for city hauling. B. H. MOtWCE. J. W. CALHOUN, j REFERENCES.-J. G. Gibbes, Edwin J. Scott, Columbia; Johnston, Crews fe Co., Charleston; Linton?fc-Dowty, Augusta, t?a.; Wm. Tavtor & Co., Montgomery, Ala.; Cox, Braynard & Co., Mobilo, Ala.; W. A. J. Finney. Danville, Va.; Robert Lumpkih, Richmond, Va. Sept 14 Imo* New Store THE subscribers have just received, di? rect froni New York, a full supply of Ladies' and Cent's FALL and WINTER GOODS, of all kinds, ?neb as CALICOES, DELAINES, MERIN OES, FLANNEL, bal? moral Skirts. Laiben' Cloaks, Long cloth. Linen, Handkerchiefs and Fancy Dress Gooda, ?Ve GENT'S WEAR-Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoe.-., Under-shirts, .vc. ALSO, A grind assortment of CROCKER/ n;.d GLASS-WARE. Citizens and persons generally would do well to give ns a call before purchasing elsewhere. Sept 13 Imo P. LYONS fe CO., _Corner Assembly and Washington st g. WHOLESALE DBJJGGISTS AND DEALERS in PERFUMERY, PA? TENT MEDICINES, &c. Orders, with remittances, promptly executed at lowast market prices. HARRAL, RISLEY & TOMPKINS, No. 141 Chambers and No. 1 Hudson sts., Sept 9 sl3 New York. JAMKS HAUKAE. formerly of Charleston, S. C. H. W. RISLEY, formerly of Augusta, Ga. J.SELZBACIEhde?. ( FORMER h Y FOOT & S ULZB? CHER, ) WHOLESALE and RETAIL ?KBOT?HTS. BEG to inform the citizens of Columbia and thc people of tile neighboring country, tliat ,?iey are now receiving, and have received, a great variety of ML Dry Goods IND GROCERIES Of all descriptions, suitable to all neasons and all manner' of persons. They have, among many other articles, fresh supplies of the followings GROCERIES. COFFEE, TEAS, (Green and Black.) SUGAR, (white and brown.) MOLASSES, (New Orleans.) CHEESE, MACKEREL. CLARET WINE. CANDLES, Sperm, Tallo*- and Adam'tine. Crackers, Wine, Soda, Sugar, Boston. Candies. Almonds. Brazil, Walnut and other Nuts. Soaps, Toilet, Castile, Fancy, Common. J With every varietv of Grocery. ,1 Copperas, Suda, Bhiu Stone, ?cc. % 1 Spices-Cloves, Cinnamon, Allspice, Gin? ger, Nutmegs, &c. * Shoe Blacking, Brashes, Curry Combs. Horse Brushes, Ac. Knives and Forks, Matches. Starch, Mustard. . . TOBACCO MO CJCA&e. ? Best SMOKING and CHEW'GTOBACCO. Spanish and American CIGARS. Of Tobacco for chewing, the best Ander? son's, Solace and Honey Dew; all varieties. . ?BY sooes For Ladies, A line variety, to Which thc attention of thc ladies is particularly requested. Wc have a tine assortment of Bleached and Brown HOMESPUN. MOUSSELIN DES .LAINES. English and American PRINTS. Cambric, twilled and plain. Hoop Skirts, Corsets, Longcloth. Caii.MH s. Worsted!., Coburg, ?tc.", suitable for fall and winter. Alpacas, black and colored. Combs and Brushes, Tooth Brushes. Perfumes of every variety. . Chalk Pearl Powder. Ladies'Shoes, Bootees and Ties of all de? scriptions and the In'est fashions. *> Tuck Combs, Hair Nets, Waterfalls-all of the very last styles and patterns. Collars, Wristbands, Ribbons. Hosiery of all descriptions. English and Amencnu Gloves of th prettiest styliL. Hem-stitch?d Handkerchiefs, Thimbles. Needles, Thread, spool, s?k and cotton. Hooks and Eyes, \ oils. Ladies' Billet and Letter Paper, ruled. Skirt Braid of all colors. Lastings. Whalebone. Belts and Reit Buckles and Ribbons. Pearl and other Buttons, fancy, dress and common. Scissors, Fin?. Hair Pins, wire and gutta percha. Misses' and Children's Shoes. . Round Combs, Wadding, Table-cloths. Ginghams, Lace and Trimmings. Working Cotton, Velvet Ribbon, Elastic de. Gentlemen's Variet?s. Coats' (dress and frotk,) Pa??fe, Vests. Shirts of all descriptions, over and under. Flannel and Fancy Slirts. Drawers, lamb's wool and cotton. Hats, Stockings, Socks. Gloves-a great variety. Collars, linen and paper. Wristbands, Playing Cards. Fine Tooih and Pocket Combs. Buttons, for coat, parts, vasts; Buckles for do.; Tooth Brushes. Boots and Shoes of all styles and tho best qualities. Pocket atid Neck Handkerchiefs, silk and cotton; Neck-ties of the ?test stylos. Pocket Books. Fancy Pipes-A mc ri ern Meerschaum. Pocket Handkerchief!, linen, silk and cotton; Hats; Fen and Pocket Knives^ Razors and Razor Strops. Suspenders of all styles. Tobacco, French and English stylo. Shirt Bosoms, Boy's Shoes? MISCELLANEOUS. Best Kerosene Oil, Witch Keys, Taylor's Twist, Glass Chimnies, best Ink, Gun.Caps, Tobacco Bags, Shoe Laces, Slate Pencils, Umbrellas, Children's Gloves a,nd Hose, Violin and Guitar Strings, Letter Taper and Envelopes and a vast variety of elbe* arti? cles, desirable to both sexes, which we have not the space to enumerate. A]?ply at tho old stand, in Assembly street, to Sept ll SULZBACHER St CO. .Cotton Wanted. THE highest prices paid for COTTON and for aU kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE. Farmers and country merchants will find it ! to their advantage to call and see. Sest ll SULZBACHER & CO. GOOD NEWS FOR ikiLXi ! IMMENSE # ATTRACTION AT THE Wholesale Shoe House! HO. 433 fffl?ET!$86 STREET, . ' - ESTABLISHED IX 1836, IS now reaopened, after a suspension of four years, with greater facilities than ever. Tho proprietor now oliera for sale AT WHOLESALE ONLY, at the lowest possible quotations, and receiving IMMENSE CONSIGNMENTS semi-weekly from th?- largest and most reliable manufactories. Thc proprietor takes pjeasurp in calling the attention of the trade-the local mer? chants of the "States ofSGeorsria, Tennessee. Alabama and Florida-to the extensiva stock of BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, TRUNKS, etc. . . % ORDERS NEATLY AND RROMP LY ATTENDED TO. Sept 24 EDWARD. DALY, AGENT FOI? MANUFACTURER BOOTS, SIB, wv HAVING been appointed Agent for the sale of BOOTS, SHOES/TRUNKS-andHATSt bv several of the. most prominent manufacturers at tho North, and now located a, NO. 1HH MEETING STREET, CHA RLESTON. S. C., ' ? I offer this CHOICE STOCK OF GOODS for sale by the PACKAGE ONLY. *tT" The Trade will please notice, 'ii EDWARD DALY, Agent Sept 2? _ _ W. T.BUHGE & GO.. ? ' -WSTOliBSASJE* DEALERS IN Staple FA&?? DSV11 600OS 41 HAYNE ST., CHARLESTON, S. C. ARE now receiving.their FALL and WIN- 1 TER STOCK, to which they invite the ; attention of dealer?. . Sept 21 7* JESTABLISHKD IN 1818.] WM. SMITH BROWN & CO., WHOLESALE DEALERS IN JVb. 53 Chambers St., New York. \ W!M- SMITH DROWN wiR receive con-j signments of COTTON formale on commission, and make cash advances on shipments. His arrangements are such aa to msuro faithful attention to thc interest of tho consigner. Sept 17 Umo LAWRENCE. & CO., BANKERS AND BROKERS, NO. 70 WALL STREET. NEW YORK. G?VEftNMENT SECtimriES A ND other STOCKS,' 'BONDS, Sec., XJL hough* and sold on commission. DEWITT C. LAWRENCE, member N. Y. Stock Exchange. SIMEON BALDWIN, Ja., member N. Y. Petroleum and Mining Board. CYRUS J. IAWRENCE. WM. A. IIALSTED Sept 4' 6mo FASIlIONAl?l?MliBir MRS. ADDIE DOUGAL in? forms the ladies of Columbia that she has just returned from New York with a small but, very choice selection of BONNETS, RIBBONS, FEA? THERS, etc., which she will dispose of at reasonable rates. She will be in constant receipt of article's in tho millinery line, of tho very latest styles. Residency ontGates street, adjoining Phatnix ofhee. Sept 20_* . %_ The New UTork News, ?AILY and WEEKLY. THE NEW YORK WEEKLY NEWS, a great familv news? paper-BENJAMIN WOOD,Proprietor- th? largest, b?st and cheapest paper published inJNew York. Singh' copies, 5 cents; ono copy.one year, $'2; three copies one year, 5,50; live copies oHe year, 8.7.">; ten copies one yorr, 17; and an extra copy to any club of ten. Twenty copies one year, 30; th? Weekly AVnv in sent to clergymen at LOO. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS. To mail subscribers. $10 per annum; six months, 5; payments invariably in advance. Specimen copies of Daily a.'d Woe ki v News sent free. "Address BEN J. WOOD, Daily News Building, 4 No. 19 City HalLSqnare, New York City. W. Ii. JOHNSTON, Magistrate, OMce on P'ickens street Host end of Lady WILL attend to all official business brought before him; will also attend to drawing npJDeods, Conveyance's, Mort? gages, Contracts, and other ordinary legal instruments of writing. ?Fair copies of any document executed with neatness and de p atch. August'1 ll UUilllJUli VL UVI^ Shipping, Commission AND fT0 f? \ \ rA RI)hXG MERCI LA N TS, Ttl EAST BAY, Tiru floors South of North Atlantic Wharf C HAULKtiTO\', S. C. HAVE constantly on hand a full supply of GROCERIES,- at lowest market rates. Sept 17 ' ARCHIBALD "GETTY fi. CO., AND com, mmmhm%, 12C an<l 128 Merlins] Street, C HARLESTON, S. C. ' F. A. WILCOXSON, Agent, .Orangcburg, S. C. EDMUND A. SOUDER & CO., . * Philadelphia. LIVINGSTON, FOX & CO., Agent?, New York. LIBERAL ADVANCES made ou CONSIGNMENTS._Aug 15 2mo, CHARLESTON TO YEW YORK. ATLANTIC COAST Illail Line! THE new first ' class steamer MO? NERA, JJh a slea P. Marshmau, Com? mander. Steamer CAM S?f" BRIDGE, J. W. Batch. Commander, Will leave Charleston. S. C.. direct for New York, alternately, THURSDAYS each we*k. Fur freight or passage-having hand? some State Room accommodations-apply to F. A. WILCOXSON, Agent. Oranprelmrg, S. C. ARCHIBALD GETTY & CO., 120 and 128 Meeting st., Charleston, S. C. LIVINGSTON, FOX i CO.. Agents, Aug 15 2mo New York. " BOOKSELLER MD STATIONER, Ptain Street, near Nicker son'S Hotel, IS now receiving a full stock of everything in his Ene of business SCHOOL BOOKS. STATIONERY A N D |*ANCY ARTICLES. ALREADY ARRIVED. Webster's School Dictionary and Speller, Davies' Primary Arithmetic, and First Les? sons, Smith's Grammar, Wilson's Readers, Nos. Land 2, Sargent's Primer and Read? ers. Nos. 1 and 2, Mitchell's Primary Geo? graphy, Monteith'* 1st and 2d Geography. Slates of all sizes, Slate Pencils, Lead Pen? cils of every quality, Ofhcc, School, Travel? ing and Pocket Ink-stairas, Black, Blue and Red Ink and Indclliblc Ink, Steel Pens and Holders in great variety. Mucilage, Desk Pads, Sealing Wax, Clips, Check (hitters, Folders, Gum Rings, Red Tape, White Rub? ber, Paper Labels, Propelling Pencils, Pocket Books, Crayons, Checkers, Violin Strings, Memorandum Fooks and Copy Books. Also, ?r large lot of choice now Music and Instruction Books for the Piano; and fine French Letter Paper. Sept 22 f3