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MISCELLAWTT A Piece of Hopgi'rcl. A friend, not unknown to military- fame, eends ns the following as a reminiscence of hard times away up lied River, about last Christmas. We know our readers won't get their bristles up about it, but will read it with jr?-v>?'s of satisfaction: Listen, kind friends, while I tell you in rhyme, Of the danger you passed through in hog killing time, For my blood and my nerves are so chuck full of grease, That until I warn others I'll see no more peace. And when you have heard others, you'll know what to expect, For in my sad story I'll show the effect Of living as I have for three weeks or more, On pig meat-and hog meat-and sow meat-and boar. A friend in the country invited me ont. To spend a few days, while loafing about, To use up a furlough; and, oh, what a dunce, I nevci- thought of the sequence, and ac? cepted at once. 'Twas a kind-hearted fellow, and I know he meant well, And ne'er throught his kindness would send me to hell; But the teaiptation was such, and the eat? ing so good, That resist it I could not, nor would if I could. For though I'm no Gentile, nor am I a Jew, I'm really afraid that it never will do, or white men to live upon hog meat alono, And cat as they do-fat-lean-gristle and bone; For to such, Bible reader, 'tis plain to be seen That Moses pronounced that "tho hog is unclean," Unless 'twas intended as a washing to be, When Christ bade the devil "mu those hogs in thc sea." Well, when dinner time came my friend said a grace, Then at eating wo went, as if running a race, And no one was conscious of doing a crime, For the table showed plainly 'twas hog killing time. I first eat a pig's tail, it seemed very nice, And it was pick'd clean and gone in ? trice, And then Mr. Hog was turned round about, And the next piece I eat was off of his snout; Then came tho kidney, and liver, and melt, Until I am sure I quite satisfied felt. When still to add more to these wondrous sights, Thev gave mc - dish, would you believe it, ?f lights? The spare ri .ame next, indeed they were good, And really seemed as intended for food, And the saussagc was splendid and flavor? ed with sage I am sure they had none in old Moses' ago, Else that wise Patriarch ne'er would have said That the Jews on such hog meat should never be fed. Thc back-hone came next, and it, too, was fine, And I honestly state that. I'm fond of tho chine, And Chinaman never loved fat rat or mouse. As well as I love a well pickled souse; And the feet and the ears were thus pickled and fried, And I'd have eaten 'cm with Moses at my side. I am sure you will think I have risks enough taken, Without waiting for summer to eat up the bacon, Bt Providence intended that side meats and beans, Should bo baked, while 'tis proper to boil it with greens; And from frit ters and pan-cakes we'd ever be barred, Were it not that kind Providence gave us bog's lard; And the Patriarch's surely would not have me to damn, To stop mo from eating good sugar-cared ham. And thus I've eat hog meat, boiled, stewed and roasted, A la mode, fricaseed, barbecued, toasted, Until Pm afraid, if the Bible is true, And reads for outsiders as well as the Jew, That the good saints in Heaven will ne'er fo my bail, 've eat up a hog from his snout to hia tail, And now for some punishment I must pre? pare, For all that I've left of the hog is his hair, But whether 'twill bu in this world or th? next, Moses neglected to state in his text; And tho infliction ns yet gives moro plea? sure than pain, Though 'tis plain to bc SQen that I've hop, oil the brain. M. J. T. RED RIVER, TEXAS, Dec. 25, 1864. [New Orleans Crt scad. It is strange that about the firs! words poople learn to write, thej always write worst-their own names. About one-half of mankind tak< pride in making their names illegible As a punishment, they usually hui themselves wrongly named in print Serves them right, except when thc} figure in police reports. When yoi write to an editor get some one elsi to sign your name, if you hare i fancy signature of your own. John Campbell, Sr., lately died ii Cecil County, Md., at the great agi of ninety-eight years. He liad bcei blind and deaf for some years. During the late bloody strife, fror which we have just emerged, he live through them all without a know ledge of there being war in the land MY DEAR.-An expression used b; a man and wife at the commencemeii of a quarrel. CALNAN & KREUDER, GERVAIS {OR BRIDGE) STREET, OPPOSITE THE STATE HOUSE, Arc continually receiving and keep constantly on hand a full supply of CR0SER?ES j W??E8 AMD UQO0B8* OF THE FIXEST QUALITY: SUGARS, TEA, COFFEE, MOLASSES, CRACKERS, Cheese, Butter, Lani, Hams, Bacon, Dried Beef, Herrings, Mackerel, vinegar, Pickles, Sauces, Canned Fruits, 'Mustard, Pepper, Spices, Ginger, Maccaroni, Raisins, Brazil Nuts, Hazel Nuts, Salt. Sweet Potatoes, NORTHERN IRISH POTATOES. Gibson s FINE WHISKIES, SCOTCH WHISKEY. GIN, RUM, FRENCH BRANDY", Madeira, Port and Sherry Wine, eaux & Co.'s Champagne, Curacoa, Absynth, Maraschino, Ac. HENRY N. MCGOWAN, Salesman. St. Marc Dec 3 Phoenix Iron Works Situated Foot of Richland St., near Greenville Railroad, Columbia. GOLDSMITH k KINO, PROPRIETORS. THE above works are now completed, and the undersigned beg to inform the public that they are now prepared to exe? cute all kinds of IRON CASTINGS, such as are needed for agriculturists and ma? chinists, RAILROAD IRON, MILL IRON. 1 HON FENCING, etc. They are also prepared to furnish BRASS CASTINGS of every description. Orders are solicited and will be promptly attended to. M. GOLDSMITH, Nov 9 P. KIND. MILLINERY AT COST ? v-gs* MRS. DOUGAL offers for sale ^-SiSSl)* tnc "alance of her stock of MILLINERY, e.insisting of Bon jSHit^t nets, Feathers, Flowers, Rib >S^A"^bons, otc, at NEW YORK COST. ' ? & Give her a call,_Dec 12 SOTTXHE&N AX LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. [ESTABLISHED 1849.] CArrr.vi.?242,000 Hon. AV. F. DESAUSSURE.President. Dr. JOHN FISHER.Treasurer. F. W. MCMASTER.Actuary. THIS Company bas paid for losses to the widows and orphans of the South near $400,000. Its rates are low and profits regularly returned to the insurers. For further information and policies of insur? ance, applv to the Actuary, No. 5 Law Range, Columbia, S. C. "Dec 9 Imo* HORSE FOR SALE. -5, A SADDLE and DRAFT HORSE, fTw?5~ perfectly gentle, is offered for sale rr"< j I cheap. "Apply at this oflicc. Dec 12_ PATENT MEDICINES. -j f \ CASES of PATENT MEDICINES, l'y admirably adapted for every disease and complaint. Just received and for sale at Charleston prices. At E. POLLARD'S On Main stroet, a few doora above Be? dell's corner. Dee 2 JG Joseph Rogers & Sons' STJPESIIOB CUTLERY. 130CKET KNIVES, SCISSORS, RAZORS, RAZOR STRAPS, Shaving Brushes, Ac, at E. POLLARD'S, On Main stre et, a few doors above Dec 1 ffi*_Bedell's Corner. 500 DOZEN SKIRT BRAID, COMPRISING every shade and color, at E. POLLARD'S, On Main street, a few doors from Dec 1 t?* " Bedell's Comer. DRUGS AND MEDICINES.? i);? CASES of very superior MEDI? CO CINES, just received from that old and well known bouse, A. B. 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 usc, and will bc sold, at wholesale and retail, at Charleston prices, at E. POLLARD'S, On Main street, a few doors above Dec 1 f?*_Bedell's Corner. FIRE AND LIFE fflSOMROl, H. E. NICHOLS, Agent, 3710R the following FIRST CLASS COM ? PA?IES: Thc "Underwriter's Agency," the ''Inter? national," the "Metropolitan"," the "Conti? nental," the "Security," the .'Home," the 'Columbia," tho "Washington," tho ''Ful? ton," the "Croton,"'all of the city of New York: the "Putnam" and the "New Eng? land," of Hartford, Conn.; the "Home," of New Haven, Conn.; tho "Home" and the "Southern insurance and Trust Com? pany," of Savannah. Ga.;tho "Albemarle," of Virginia, anti the "Gulf State," of Flo? rida. Also, the "Globe Life Insurance Company," of New York; thc "New England Mutual," of Boston; the "North Carolina Mutual," of Raleigh, and the "Accidental," of New York, ins .iring agi'Mist accidents of all kinds. The whole possessing an aggre? gate capital of over $25,000,000. Risks taken on Cotton or Merchandize in transitu from any point to any point or. reasonable terms. ALL LOSSES PROMPTLY ADJUSTED. Office at Mr. Hussung's house, corner o Assembly and Washington streets, Colum bia, S. C. Aug 15 Jf>m 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, Corner Assembly and Washington Sts., Dec 5 Imo Columbia, S. C. EJSHEB&tOWBANCE, SUCCESSORS TO FISHER & AGNEW, HAYE just received a large and com? plete stock of HARDWARE, compris? ing Carpenters' and Farming Tools, Iron Potware, Ac. Everything wanted in the GROCERY linc-Sugars, Coffees, Teas, Mackerel, Li? quors, Segars, &c. And. having secured thc services of Mr. J. C. OREEN, would respectfully ask the attention of the ladies of the atv 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 l-l Imo FISHER ?V. LOWRANCE. T. W.Radcliffe, AT THE (Formerly at the Corner of Richardson and Plain Streets; now at the Comer of Pen? dleton and, Assembly streets-his dwelling,) OFFERS 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 Pons-the best assortment ever brought to this place; Fishing Tuckie, new and fresh selected by myself; Hair and Tooth Brushes, Combs, Walking Canes and everything usually kept in our line of business. I will also receive from abroad everv arti? cle of MERCHANDIZE that may be con? signed to me, for which I wiil make monthly or quarterly returns-soliciting a share of patronage. Watches and Clocks carefully repaired hy experienced workmen. Jewelry repaired. Rings made to order. Engraving neatly executed. The highest rates paid for old Gold and Silver, and all of the above goods namc-d will ho sold at the lowest prices. Nov J mMAS um VEWSITv7 Greenville, S. C. rpm-'. EXERCISES of this Institution _1_ will be resumed on the 15th of Feb? ruary next. For Circular giving further information, application may bi' made to PBOF.JNO. F. LA NN EAL, Oct 28 ?T7 Secretary of Faculty. Charleston Courier, Augusta Chronicle A Sentinel, Edgefield Advertiser, Newberry Herald, and Yorkville Enquirer, please copy until tlie loth of January, and forward bills to the Secretary of Faculty, Greenville Charleston Advertisements. STE?STBOT?SE & CO., FORWARDING AND COM, MERCHANTS, No. HO EAST BAY, CHARLESTON, S. C. CCOTTON and PRODUCK forwarded to _) the Northern cities. From their long experience, they feel confident of their ability to give' satisfaction. Nov Kt \lv H l l lilli Liu IL UUi ) 12 i ME ETIX G ST EE ET, S. C., WHOLESALE DEALERS IN ry Goods, vhmv ?CODS AND CLOTHING, ARE now receiving a large assortment of STAPLE and FANCY DRY GOODS purchased during the recent decline-and offer them at GREATLY R E D U C E D PRICES. Shall have a complete stock of CLOTH? ING manufactured for the Spring trade. Thc attention of merchants solicited. Dee 1_26 MARSHALL, BEACH & CO., 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 England and New York, and uncurrent funds. Dec 6 Imo LITTLE & MARSHALL, AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE, 173 EAST BAY, CHARLESTON, S. C. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, of all kinds, of the latest and most approved patterns, consisting of: Plows, Harrows, Hay Cutters, Corn Shell? ers, Cultivators, Cotton Gins, Horse Tow? ers, Threshing Machines and Separators, Saw and Corn Mills, Plantation Carts, Hand-barrows, with Plow Castings of all kinds. Ai-so, Improved Hand-power Portable Cotton Presses. For sale, for cash, at New York prices. Dec 5 Imo PASSENGER STEAMSHIPS! CARRYING THE U. S. MAIL. GRANADA, QUAKER CITY, AJTOAXtTSIA, STARLIGHT, M.HA9IBRA, SARAGOSSA. 11 HE ships of this line are all first-class and reliable, are at least as fast as any >f the coast, and built at as great an ex? pense. They are in charge of gentlemanly ind capable commanders, and every atten? tion will bo paid to tho comfort of Hie pas? sengers. One of the above shins will be despatched from New York and one from Charleston EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Cargo by these steamers insures at the lowest rates. All informa? tion can be had from either of the agents. RAVENED A CO., Charleston. ARTHUR LEARY, New York. Merchandize and Cotton addressed to either house will be promptly forwarded. PEOPLE'S STEAMSHIP t'OiiPAXY, LINE COMPOSED OF THE NEW AND FIRST-CLASS STEAMERS MONEKA, Capt. Marshman, EMILY B. SOCI>ER,Capt.AVinrIienter. FOR NEW YORK DIRECT! THESE vessels alternating weekly, offer? ing every Thursday to the traveling oublie a FIRST-CLASS PASSENGER BOAT, with superior accommodations. There will be a mail bag kept at the office of the Agents, closing always an hour be? fore the sailing of each steamer. For Passage or Freight, apply to WILLIS A CH ISOLM, Agents, Oct 5 Smo* Mills House, Charleston. Nov 5 3mo SPECK a FOWCKt General Commission Merchants DEALERS IN GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, &C, Plain street, 'ld door from Assembly, Sept 7 COLUMBIA, S. C. South Carolina Railroad Company, GEN. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE, CHARLESTON, Nov. 30, 1865. ON and after WEDNESDAY, 6th Decem? ber, Passenger and Freight Trains will run on tlie Augusta Branch to Midway, ten miles above Branchville, as follows: Leave Charleston. ti.00 a. m. Arrive at Charleston.4.15 p. m. Leave Midway.9.53 a. m. Arrive at Midway.12.4ft p. m. H. T. PEAKE, Dee C General Superintendent. The friends of Dr. A. N. TALLEY nomi nate him as a candidate for Mayor at thc ensuing election in Aprilnext. Nov ?, * New York Advertisements. JAMES DONNER'S St NS WITED STATES TYPE FOUNDRY AND PRINTERS' WAREHOUSE, NOS. 28, 30 ard 32 Centre street, (corner of Reade street, ) New York. The tyne on which this paper is printed is from the above Foundry. Nov 18 Artificial Legs. WESTON'S METALLIC ARTIFICIAL LEGS. Two legs in one. You eau take oft" thc foot ami put on a still). It is tho only Artificial Leg thc party wearing can take apart and put together, or take? off his foot and substitute a stub. Cork-lined, covered with flesh-colored leather, with rubber joints, and without cat-gut eords er 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 tho time and expense of coming'to New Y'ork to be fitted. Price-$75, $100, $125. A fit guaranteed at your home. Send for a pamphlet. J. W. WESTON, Patentee. Oftice and salesroom, No. 706 Broadway, New York. Nov 29 ts" Metropolitan Enterprise. SIFT SALE OF THE NEW YORK AND PROVIDENCE JEWELERS' ASSOCIATION* CAPITAL.$1,000,000. DEPOT m BROADWAY. N. Y. AN immense stock of PIANOS, JEWEL? RY, WATCHES 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. Certificates, naming each article and its value, aro placed in sealed envelopes and well mixed. One of these envelopes will ho sent by mail to any address, on receipt of 25 cents; five for SI; eleven for $2; thirty for $5; sixty-five for $10; and one hundred for $15. On receipt of the certificate, yon will sec what you are going to have, and then it is at your option to pay the dollar and take the article or not. Purchasers maj- thus obtain a Gold Watch, Diamond Ring, a Piano, Sewing Machine or any oet of Jewelry on our hst, for $1; and in no case can they get less than one dollar's worth, as there are no blanks. Agents are wanted in e very town in tho country; every person can make $10 a day selling our certificates in thc greatest salo 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. BATCHELORS HAIR DYE! THE Original and Best in thc World! The 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 tho ill effects of bad dyes. Sold by all Druggists. The genuino 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. LETTE:R FROM MR. BARNUM. NEW YOBK, July 14, 18<?5. MESSRS. HERRING & Co.-GENTLEMEN: Though the destruction of the American Museum has proved a serious loss to my? self and thc public. I am happy to verify the old adage, that "Ifs au ill" wind that blows nobody good," and, consequently, congratulate" you that your well known safes have again demonstrated their supe? rior lire-proof qualities in an ordeal of un? usual severity. Thc safe you made for mc some time ago was in the offieo of the Museum, on the second floor, back part of the building, and in thc hottest of thc lire. After twenty-four hours of trial, it was found among "the debris, and on opening it this day hi.s yielded up its contents in very good order -books, papers, policies of insurance, bank bills, all in condition for immediate use, and a noble commentary on the trustworthiness of Herring's Fire Proof Safe. Yours truly, P. T. BARNUM. Herring's Patent Champion Safes. Thc Must Reliable Protection from Fire noir Enoicn. " HERRING A CO.'S PATENT BANKERS' SAFES, with Herring .V. Floyd's Patent Crystahzed Iron, the best security against a burglar's drill ever manufactured. HERRING A CO., No. 251 Broadway, cor.Murravst., N. Y". FARREL, HERRING & CO., Philadelphia. Oct 262mo HERRING A CO., Chicago. LAWRENCE. BALDWIN & CO., BANKERS AND BROKERS, NO. 70 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. GOVERNMENT-SECURITIES i ND other STOCKS, BONDS, Ac, J\. bought and sold on commission. DEWITT C. LAWRENCE, member N. Y. Stock Exchange. 'HMEON BALDWIN, JR., member N. Y. Petroleum and Mining Board. PYRUSJ. LAWRENCE. WM. A. HALSTED Sept 4 6mo