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THE MILljB? PHOMil Daily Paper $10 a Year. "Let our Just Censure ^H3S?^R^^BK^gp Attend tho True Event." Tri-Weekly $7 a Year BY J. A. SELBY. $ COLUMBIA, S. C., WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 29, 1865. VOL. T-NO. 20B, Jjlrect Taxe?--Interesting to Lana j Owner*. It lias been announced, that the ! direct tax collector or commissioner had arrived in this city and that he j would soon be around with his little j bill. His office, as appears from a card on thc door, is established in the third story of thc custom house. The announcement above referred to was the very first information that our people had that there was such a thing as a direct tax imposed by the United States. Good, easy men, they had dreamed full surely that the prompt and regular payment of the internal revenue imposts discharged all the claims of thc Government, when the announcement of thc arrival of the direct tax agent undeceived them not agreeably. The direct tax is a stern reality, as all of tis that, like Justice Shallow, own "land and beeves," shall soon find. This being the case, the history of the tax and the amounts to be paid by the differ? ent Southern States is matter of in? terest. All that it is important to know on the subject, except the exact amount to be paid by each individual and the exact day upon which he is required to have that amount ready, is contained in the following para? graph, Avhich we take from a North? ern paper. The paper predicts that the tax will "cause some trouble." The only trouble to be anticipated is the distress it will bring upon many of our people, whose whole property consists in lands which are just now lying idle and unproductive: By the Act of Congress of the 5th of August, 1861, a direct tax of $20, 000,000 was levied upon lands and houses in all thc States in the Uuion, those of the South as well as those of the North. The amount was appor? tioned among tho States, und full arrangements were made for the col? lection of the same by the usual ma? chinery of assessment and collection. At the same time privilege was given to each of the several States to as? sume their proportions of the tax, and pay it at once.. This! was dont by the States not in rebellion, ant the citizens of those States were as seased for the amount in their genera taxes. Most of them paid it withou knowing exactly that they were doinj so. Hence, so little was said abou direct taxes that the burden wai scarcely felt to be one in the loya States. But in the disloyal State the existence of the tax will, doubt less, be well known hereafter an< cause some trouble. The followiuj amounts are charged to the State lately in rebellion: Virginia, $937, 550.00; North Carolina, 8570,104. Gt! South Cand?na, $303,570.00; Georgia $584,3<>7.33; Alabama, $529,313.3? Mississippi, $413,084.00; Louisiana $385,880.00; Tennessee, $009,49c Arkansas, $201,880; Florida, $77. 522.00; Texas, $355,100.06. By a Act passed in 1862, it was provide that the direct tax should bc charge upon all lands in insurrectionary di tricts and remain a lien thereon, an that where practicable the lands migl be sold for default of payment whei ever possession could be obtained b the United States officers. Und( this Act sales of lands for non-paymei of taxes have been made in the Soutl but they have been few in numbe The Government officers in the Soul have not been urgent as to the cc lection of the direct tax, but it evident that the time of payment near. -Richmond Timen. - . ?c> . BAGGAGE PROCURED FROM EXPKE COMPANIES BY MEANS OF FOKGI OKDEKS. --Within a short time, pa almost all of the express compani in the city, more especially Adam Harnden's, and Kingsley's, have be robbed of quantities of baggage. T matter finally became so serious tl. Captain Jourdan, of the Sixth. Pi einct, was called upon by members the leading companies, and request to endeavor to discover the thieves Yesterday, assisted by officer Wo dridge, he succeeded in taking ii custody George Stardt, a Germ: and Francis Mavmond, an Itali: aged respectively 22 and 25 yea They have been in the habit of forgi orders for trunks ?md other prope at the olllces of the express con nies, Mid by presenting those ordt ?would obtain the goods called for by them. On other occasions, they would watch the express wagons as they were driven in front of the company's buildings, and note in a memorandum book the address on many of the trunks and valises. A message would then be sent by them with a forged order for the delivery of the goods so noted. In most cases the orders were honored, but if the baggage was re? fused ou such order, one of the con? federates would call in pcrsou and procure it. After a time, believing that the above mode of doiug business would lead to their detection if persisted in, they concluded to adopt a different system. Stardt sent his trunk from Newark, New Jersey, to this city, by Harnden's Express. On its arrival in this city, Marmond called at the office of the company, represented that the trunk belonged to him, de? scribed the contents, and produced a key, which fitted it exactly. Of course the key had been furnished by his confederate. The trunk was given him, and Stardt soon after called and demanded his property. He was informed thr.t it had already been debvered to him. This he de? nied, and having a witness who would swear to anything, finally convinced the company that he had not received the trunk. He then claimed $400 as compensation for thc loss, and the claim was still pending at the time of his arrest.-New York Tribune, 16th. WASHINGTON COLLEGE - GENERAL TiF.rc.-Tn speaking nf the losse?. cf this institution by the war, and its present condition, financially, the Staunton Vindicator says : These funds, being mostly in State securities and James river bonds, are now unavailable, and a proportion, over $15,000 in bank stocks, are ut? terly lost. General Hunter's (Federal) army, while in Lexington in 1864, destroyed the property of the College to the extent of $].7,500, as estimated by a commission appointed by the Federal officer commanding that pest. It is now desired to raise, by public contributions, the means to sustain the College in its usefulness, until its endowments can again be made avail? able, to restore its sacked libraries, its despoiled cabinets, its ruined philo? sophical apparatus, und its war-blasted walls. It is proposed also to raise a special endowment, the income from which shall support the chairs to which General Bobert E. Lee has been ap? pointed, and in which useful labors he is now so nobly devoting ?di the energies of his great soul. A public-spirited citizen has headed the contributions of Augusta County with a thousand dollar bond. For Sale, ,j-T?*-| BETWEEN this and 25th nEwnJSLl?proxrmo, a "GRAND SQUARE ff St X I ?ROSEWOOD PIANO," Stein? way A Son's make. Also, Bosewood Stool and India Rubber Cover. This is a splen? did instrument, of the l>ost tone, anti not in tho least abused Apply at this office, For Saie^ i QA ACRES OF LAND, within two *-fc?_/0 miles of Winnsboro. Of this, SOO acres are cleared, and tho remainder is woodland. There are several springs on this land, which is termed "Creek Bottom Land." For particulars, apply to Nov 19 WM. MoGUINNIH, Columbia. House-furnishing Goods. nnHE subscriber has received a supply of JL tho above, consisting of Brass and ERS, Hair and Straw Brooms and Brushes, Table and Door Matts, Japanned Tin Toi? let Setts, Looking (Hasses, Ac. W. B. STANLEY, Corner Plain and Gates streets, Nov 19 3 Nearly opp. Shiver House. The Southern Guardian. IPROPOSE to revive tbe publication of tbis journal, at Columbia, S. C., as soon as mail communications have been re? stored, and the necessary arrangements eau be made. CHARLES P. PELHAM. O"Newspapers in tbis State and else? where will oblige me by extending tbis notice. Nov 25 TEACHER WANTED. THE Trustees of tbe Unionville Fernste High School will elect a 'PRINCIPAL, on SATURDAY, the 10th of December next. References -required. Address JOHN X. li H UN LON, Chairman, * Nov 22 t'> Unio.iviile, S. C. charleston CourUrpn bligh six times ni-weekly, and send bill to this office. W.E.SCOTT, FORMERLY of tho firm of Mesure. ZEALYj SCOTT A BRUNS, and now of the firm of SCOTT & HERIOT, respect? fully begs leave to tender his sincere thanks for tho patronage heretofore be? stowed, and to request an extension of thc same liberal ?.nd grencrous support to the new firm of SCOTT A HERIOT. Their sales-rooms will be found in Washington street, between Richardson aud Assembly streets, at which place an entirely new and varied 'assortment of GOODS will be dis plaved for CASH at CHARLESTON PRICES. Nov 26 Dry Goods. PLAIN a?d FIGURED DELALNES. DEBBGES. MOURNING DELALNES. CALICOES. COLORED VEIL BAREGES. LACE VEILS. L. C. HANDKERCHIEFS. Hem-stitched " L. C. HOOP SKIRTS. Ladies* WATERFALLS. HAIR NETTS. BLACK LACE and CRAPE COLLARS. An assorted stock of RUCHES, Ac. Nov2fi _SCOTT A HERIOT. CLOVES. JOUVEN'S superior KID GLOVES. Silk and Thread GLOVES, Black and Colored. Cl? i lil ron'a THBEtT) GLOVES. Nov 26_ SCOTT A HERIOT. ASSORTFTUtfd FANCY SLATES. PENCILCSOHOOL-BOOKS. Entertainment for Winter Evenings. Nov 26_ SCOTT A HERIOT. GROCERIES, ti. WHITE and BROWN SUGARS. COFFEE. TEA, CHEESE. ljiTTTvif LARD*. HAMS an'd S H OULDERS. SALT, MACKEREL, HERRINGS. Vinegar, Candles, Soap, Spices, Ac. Assorted Candies, Jellies. Sauces, Pickles, Condensed Milk. Mustard, Lobster, Salmon. Syrup, Cordials, Ac. N"v 26 SCOTT A HERIOT. Hats, Boots, 3>5 ? AVARIETY of the above articles, bv SCOTT & HERIOT, Nov 26 Washington stroet. Ladies' Hats! LATEST STYLE. BEAVER, FELT and STRAW. SCOTT A HERIOT, Xov 26 Washington street. BJHNE WHISKEY. J? " GIN. " COCKTAILS. " fit. Croix Rum. Absynthe, Curacoa, Marraschino, French Cordials, old Sherry Heidsick Champagne, quarts and pints. Claret and Bitters. Nov 26 SCOTT & HERIOT. Crockery ! AVARIED assortment of CROCKERY and GLASS-WARE. Nov 26_SCOTT A HERIOT. Liverpool Salt. A T SCOTT A HERIOT S. lY Nov 20 BASKETS, BUCKETS, TUBS Seives Ac, Ac. All the above1, with various other arti? cles, to be had at SCOTT A HERIOT'S, Nov 26 Washington strei t. W. E. SCOTT. W. C. HERIOT. Still they Come! ANOTHER OF Groceries, JUST RECEIVED BY CALNAN t KREIER, GERVAIS (OR BRIDGE) STREET, OPPOSITE STATE HOUSE, COLUMBIA, S, ?. EXTRA FAMILY FLOUR. SMOKED BEEF. BACON-Clear Sides, Haiui, ?Sic. MACCAROM. SUGAR-nil kind?, nt lowest rates. APPLES. POTATOES. Nor 17 KENEBAL COMMISSION AGENCY. PB. GLASS has established, in connec . tion with the Book and Stationery business, a general COMMISSION AGENCY for tho purchase and sale of Merchandize of every description, Bonds, Stocks, Beal Estate, Ac. Careful attention given to all business entrusted to him. Office, at present, on Plain street, near Nickerson's Hotel. Nov 1 E. E. JACKSON, DRUGGIST & APOTHECARY, IQGC3L?1X'JSI How. AFINE assortment of PEBFUMEBY _nml FANCY ARTICLES. Nov 2 2G RECEIVED AND FOR SALE BY h. C. CLARK!, Washington Street, Opposite Old Jail. TOGETHER WT! ? RIBBONS, COLOGNE fOILET POW DEB. VERBENA WATER, TOILED SOAPS, SOZODONT, DIAPER PINS, Toilet Powder Boxes, Silk and Leathor Belts, Cor? sets, Tooth, Nail and Hair Brushes, (Hoves, Linen Braids, Tape, Shawls, Edgings. Bal? moral Skirts, Calicoes, Traveling Bags, Portmonaies, Canton Flannel, Cassimercs and Cloths, for Genfs wear, Blankets, Hats, Whalebone, Zephyr Worsted, Black Bomba? zine, Black French Merino, Black Alpaca, B. E. Diaper, Huck. Diaper, Cloak Orna? ments and Trimmings, Serpentine Silks and Worsted Braids, Fancy, Pearl, Agate, Bone, Metal and other Buttons, Shell and Imita? tion Tuck Combs, Dress Trimmings. Mar? celine Shawl Pins, Mcncfonr, Ladies' Meri? no Vests. Drawers and Petticoats, Gilt and Jet Belt Buckles, Gent's Merino Drawers and Undervests, Waterfalls and Pads, Laco Veils, Marcelino Silk, Ac._Oct 20 ^^^^^ ^ ?e.g'"!-|Eg,*S. zn W ? ?.g rf* i i ~ ^ S'5'1 ><S ?~ - I, -? ?S ??za^3r-;? tasal ? ^?^ ? |gl||=V i CS % Irfp?l -cal ?O'S ?=*S??| 2| S ?>Os E. O a tr ? - <* ? o 1 vi-"' F di . "fer* M. WINSTOCK "?"NFORMS city and comilry dealers that I he hasjust opened at his establishment, over J. G. Gibbes', near the Court House, a large and handsome stock of DRY GOODS, FANCY ARTICLES, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, etc., Which he offers at wholesale at prices as i low, or lower, than they can bo bought for in Charleston or elsewhere-barely adding I cost of transportation. Nov 8 Imo SS"Camden, Abbeville, Anderson, Green i ville and Newberry papers copy three times < and forward bills. _ Lands & Stock FOR SALE. S? itt 2fe H? THAT VALUABLE COTTON and PRO? VISION PLANTATION, in Darlington District, known as "Bunker Hill,*' formerly tho residence of John McClenaghan, de? ceased, is offered for sale, containing 1,156 acres, by a plat of W. H. Wingate, Sur? veyor. It is hounded on the South by the lino of Marion District, defined by a canal draining thc waters of Polk Swamp into Black Creek, which stream is its Northern boundary. Some five to six hundred acres are cleared, under cultivation, and present the advantages of fine cotton lands, with rich bottom lands for corn. On the place r. DWELLING HOUSE, with eight rooms, a Vegetable and Flower Garden, with all convenient out-buildings; a new Gin-house, Barns and out-buildings which have comfortably accommodated from fifty to sixty persons. It is situated vitbin two miles of Mar's Bluff Station, on the Wilmington andMan j chester Railroad, and within five miles of Florence, and is too well known for its healthfulness, hue water and its advan tagss of society, to need a further descrip? tion. With the place, will bc sold, if desired, some 8 or 10 primo MULES, 2 HORSES, CATTLE, SHEER, HOGS, CORN, FOD? DER, A".; WAGONS, CARTS, Blacksmiths and Carpenters TOOLS and FARMING IMPLEMENTS. In the event thnt. no sale is made, this place will be leased for one year from 1st January next; and the perishable articles mentioned will be sold on tho premises, for cash, on SATURDAY, 9th of December next. Forterms and conditions, apply to L. W. T. Wickham, Richmond, Va., or to the undersigned, at Mar's Bluff. W. W. HARLLEE, Agent for L. W. T. Wickham. Mr. S. LUCAS, on thc place, will show tho premises, and give persons, desirousof inquiring, the facilities of deciding for themselves. Nov 15 11 Watchmaker and Jeweller, ^-5 BEGS leave respcctfuUy to inform yyV his old friends and customers, and ?Sjfethc public generally, that he is now prepared to repair WATCHES ?ND JEWELftY Of every description, at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms. Apply at his residence--up-stairs-As 1 sembly street, West side, one door from ! Pendleton street. ai~ AU orders left at the store of MEL ! VIN M. COHEN will receive the promptest attention. Nov 5 Imo T. W. Radcliffe, AT THE (Formerly at the ('orner of Richardson and Plain Streets; now at trie Corner of Pen illelon and Assembly streets-his duelling,) Ol'EE RS every article in his line, viz: WATCHES; JEWELRY, GUNS, PIS? TOLS. POWDER, SHOT. CAPS, CAR? TRIDGES for Smith's and 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 and fresh-selected by myself; Hair and Tooth brushes. Combs, Walking Canes and every .hing usually kept in our line of business. I will also receive from abroad every arti? cle ?t MERCHANDIZE that may bo con? signed to me. for which I wiil leake monthly or quarterly returns- -soliciting a share of patronage. Watches and Clock.- car. fiillv repaired by experienced workmen. Jewelry repaired. Rings made u> order. Engraving neatly executed. The highest rad s paid for old Geld and Silver, and all of tho above goods named Will be sold at the lOWCSt pl?CCS. N?v 5