The daily phoenix. (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, December 19, 1865, Image 4

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IN A PRKDICAMENT.-A venerable freedman, passing through Bank street at an early hour yesterday morning, just in front of the writer of this, planted his foot on a five dollar bill, and there held it, fearing to stoop and pick it np, lest some one should see him and claim it. We saw the adroit trick, but not liaving O'wned as much .as a five dollar bill for many months, passed the old darkey unmolested. Hour after hour elapsed, and there tho fortunate finder stood, firm as a rock, with his enormous brogan entirely covering the five dollar greenback. At no moment coidd he see tho surging crowd so abate as to afford him an opportunity to secure his prize with? out a contest with some disputant. Finally darkness came, to tho great relief of the .sable gentleman, and he quietly transferred thc V from its lowly place and exalted it to a posi? tion in the folds of his capacious pocket. Fortunate and persevering old man that.-Petersburg Express. KEROSENE LAMPS, &C OPENED THIS DAT, a new and beauti? ful, assortment of KEROSENE LAMPS, for Stores, Parlors, Halls and Chambers. ALSO, KEROSENE OIL. WICKS, CIIIMNIES, SHAHES, Ac. W. B. STANLEY, Dee 2 Cornar PLv?: and ?a www Bia. Commission Agent. WA. HARRIS, Agent to Purchase or . Sell Real Estate. Prompt attention given to any business entrusted to his caro. Office, for the present, at his resi? dence, corner Gervais and Bull streets. Columbia, S. C. Dec. 3 Comiuissioner's Sale. JETx parte Melvin M. Sams et nx et al. IN EQUITY-RICHLAND DISTRICT. IN pursuance of thc order of the Court of Equity in this case, I will sell, before tho Court House, in tho city of Columbia, on thc 1st MONDAY in January next, at 10 o'clock a. m., all that two lots "of LAND, situate in tho city of Columbia, butting and bounding towards the North on - Waring's lots, towards tho South on Chas. Black's lot, towards the East on lot ef Dr. Samuel Pair, and towards the West on Ri? chardson (otherwise called Main) street; measuring in front on Richardson street about 58 feet, more or less, and in depth about 208 f?-et, with an alley-way between the two lots, extending the whole ck-pth of the lots: which, if the lots aro sold to dif? ferent purchasers, will be in common to the two lots. Upon thc lots were two commo? dious stores, destroyed by lire, the bricks being still upon them. These lots are ad? mirably situated for business. TEUSIR.-Two-thirds cash: the balance at the expiration of ono year from the day of sale; to bo secured by bond and mortgage of the premises, with interest payable an? nually until the whole debt ha;; been paid. Purchasers to pay for papers. D. B. DESAUSSURE, Commissioner in Equity Richland Dist. Dec 10 inf Commissioner's Sale. ?N EQUITY-YORK DISTRICT. Robert Bell and wife and othcre vs. Wm. Ardroy.-Bill for Partition. IN obedience to tho decree of the Court of Equity made in this case, I will sell, at York Court House, on tho FIRST MON? DAY in January next, a TRACT of LAND, situate in York District, ou Bagar Creek, bounded by lands of J. T. Withers, Eliza Stewart and D. G. Bennet, and containing four hundred acres, more or less. This is a most desirable and highly inductive plantation. THUMS OK SALE.- A sufficiency of cash to pay flu; co-is of these proceedings; tbs balance ol' the purchase money on a credit of ono 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 mert^age of tho pre? mises. W. B. METTS, C. E. Y. D. Dec 9_ COMKLTSSIONER'S SALE. RICHLAND DISTRICT-IN EQUITY. John Logan, George W. Glenn, et ux et al., vs. Rufus J. Reid, Joseph Clippers, et ux rt al.-Bill for Sale of Beal ?state. IN pursuance of?the order cf tho Court in the above case, I will sell, on thc FIRST MONDAY in January next, at 10 o'clock H. m., at tho Court House, in the city of Columbia, S. C., two SQUARES OF LAND in said city, containing four acres each- one lot bounded as follows: On the North, by Plain street; on tho East, by Winn street; on thc South, hy Washington street: on th" West, by Barnwell street. Thc other square, or lot. bounded as fol? lows: On tho North, by Blanding street; on tho South, by Taylor street; on the East, by Laurens street; and on (ltd West, by Winn street. One of these squares is so situated as to be a most eligible location for private rssi denccs; the oilier squara, opposite thc depot e? "ne Columbia and Charlotte Rail ioad, is well situated for stores or business establishments. These squares, or lots, will beso sub-divided as to suit purchasers, as well those who seek investments as those who desire to provide themselves a com? fortable home. A map, with tie- lots num? bered, can be seen at my office. THUMS. -One-fourth cash; balance on a credit of one, two and three years, with interest payable annually until the whole debt be paid, secured bv bond and mort? gage of the premises. Purchasers to pay for papers. "D. B. DnSAUSSURE, C. E. R. D. Nov 28 _ 112 HORSEWEIIALE. A SADDLE and DRAFT HORSE, ??J^fv perfectly gentle, is offered for dnle ?3 I A utioap. Apply at this office. JACOB SULZBACHER. M. FOOT. J.HERM. WHOLESALE DEALERS EN Dry Goods, CLOTHING, GROCERIES, LADLES' AND GENT'S > HATS, CAPS. BOOTS, SHOES, UMBRELLAS, MILLINERY GOODS, BONNETS. HATS, RIBBONS. HOOP SKIRTS, f! A VDIES . ^ J. ^ , i J.J?. . , SEGARS, ETC. POCKET A\D TABLE CUTLERY, Assembly Street, ? BETWEEN BLAIN ?t WASHINGTON. COLUMBIA, S.C. The Compliments ..v . i &* ? ? - * ? . ??' ' I OF BELLE SN!CK LES TO THE Ladies and Little Ones Of her Forme}' Acqucbnbznce, cs tce? as tho Public, THAT she-, being unwilling, after the lapse of four years, to leave the city and thc trade of tho season in thc hands of but a few partios, after earnest consultation with ber two familiar friends. SANTA CLAUS AND KB.SS K BSE?L?5 Has determined to.open au exhibition and sell at the LOWEST PRICES, a ?argo and varied assortment of TOYS, FANCY ARTICLES and FIRE-WORKS, which maybe found at thc; sales-rooms of SCOTT & HERIOT, Dec 17 mtuthsmo WASHINGTON STREET. CALNAN & KREUDER, GERVAIS (OR BRIDGE) STREET, OPPOSITE THE STATE HOUSE, Axe continually receiving and keep constantly on hand a full supply of G&OCE?tES, WINES ANO U0UOHSt OF THE FINEST QUALITY: SUGARS, TEA, COFFEE, MOLASSES, CRACKERS, Cheese, Butter, Lard, 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. St. Marceau* A Co.'s Champagne, Curacoa, Absynth," Maraschino, Ac. HENRY N. MCGOWAN, Salesman. Dec 3_ Phoenix Iron Works. Situated Foot of Pvichland St., near Greenville Railroad, Columbia. Ill 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 IKON CASTINGS, such as are needed for agriculturists and ma-* chinists, RAILROAD IKON, MILL IRON. IRON FENCING, etc. They are also prepared to furnish BRASS CASTINGS of every description. (Uder.-; aro solicited and \"ill be promptlv attended to. M. GOLDSMITH. Nov 0 P. KIND. SO?T?H?ESUBr MOJXUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. [ESTABLJSUED 1K49.] CAPITAL.$242,000 Hon. W. F. DESAUSSUEE.President. Dr. JOHN FISHER. .Treasurer. F. W. MCMASTER.Actuary. riMUS Company has paid forlosscs to tho JL widows and orphans of the South near $400,009. Its rates are low and prolits 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 y Imo* THE Underwriters' Agency or mw YORK , CASH ASSETS, Three Million Dollars Isiue Policies of FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE Made payable in Gold or Currency. Negotiable and Bankable CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCI Are issued by this Association. H. E. NICHOLS, Agent, Corner Assembly and Washington St*., Deo 5 Imo , Columbia, S, C. Adiuinistrators' Notice. ALL persons haying demands against the 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. KIBLER.Adm's. ANN DRAFTS, Admijistrat'x. Nov li) mo:.* BThe friends of Dr.~?7N. TALLEY nonii nato him as a candidate for Mayor at tho ansuing ?lvcliou in April uwzt. Nov 2 * T. W. Radcliffe, AT THE (Formerly al the Corner of Richardson and Plain Streets; mar, at ?ie Corner of Pen? dleton a id Assembly streets-his dwelling, ) OFFERS every article in Iiis line, viz: WATCHES, JEWELRY, GUNS, PIS? TOLS, POWDER, SHOT. ('APS, 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 hy myself ; Hair and Tooth Brashes, Combs, Walking Canes and every diing usually kent in our line of business. I will also receive from abroad every arti? cle of MERCHANDIZE that may be con? signed to mc, for which I wiil make monthly or quarterly returns-soliciting a share of patronage. Watches and Clocks can fully repaired In? experienced workmen. Jewelry repaired. Rings made to order. Engraving neatly executed. The highest r.itcs paid for old Gold and Silver, and all of tho above goods named will be sold at thu lowest prices. Nov5 FtlBMAN UMVEBStTY, Greenville, S. C. TiiE EXERCISES of this Institution will be resumed on the 15th of Feb? ruary next. For Circular giving further information, application may bo made to PROF. JNO. F. LANNEAU, Oct 23 f>7 Secretary of Faculty. Charleston Courier, Augusta Chronicle A Sentinel, Edgefield Advertiser, Newberry Herald, and Yorkvillo Enquirer, please i copy until tho l?th of January, and forward I bills to the Sourutaryof Eaculty, Greenville. j SPECK & P?L0CK, i General Commission Merchants 1>E A I.EUS IS GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, 4C, I Plain street, 2d door from Assembly, Sept 7 COLUMBIA, B. C. I New York Advertisements. IIITED STATES T?PE FOUNDRY Airo POUTERS' WAREHOUSE, NOS. 28, 30 and 32 Centre street, (comer of Reade street,) New York. Thc type on which this paper is printed is from ino above Foundry. . Nov 18 Metropolitan Enterprise. ?REAT SIFT SALE OK THE NEW YORK AND PROVIDENCE JEWELERS' ASSOCIATION. CAPITAL.SI.000,000. DEPOT 197 BROADWAY, 2T. Y. AN immense stock of PIANOS, JEWEL? RY, WATCHES and FANCY GOODS, all to bc sold for ONE DOLLAR each, with? out regard to value, and not to be paid for till yon see what you will receive. .Certificates, naming each article and its value, are placed in scaled envelopes and well mixed. One of these envelopes will bc sent by mail to any address, on receipt of 25 cents: live for 51; (deven for $2; thirty for $5: sixty-five for $10: and one hundred for $15. On receipt of the certificate, you will seo what you are geing 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 Machino or any set of Jewelry on our list, tor il; and hi no case can they get less than ono dollar's worth, as there aro no blanks. Agents arc wanted in every town in the country; every person canniako $10 a day selling'our certificates in thc greatest salo of Jewelry ever known. Send 25c. for a certificate, winch will in? form you what you can obtain for $1. At the same time get our circular, containing full hst and particulars; also, terms to agents. Address JAMES HUTCHINSON A CO., Nov 14 2mo _197 Broadway, N. BACHELOR'S HAIR DYE! THE Original and Best in the 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 the ill effects of bad dyes. Sold by all 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_Now York. Burning of the Museum. LETTER FROM MR. BARNUM. NEW YOBK, July 14, 1865. MESSUS. HEUKINO A Co.-GENTLEMEN: Though tho destruction of the American Museum bas proved a serious loss to my? self and the public. I am happy to verify the old adage, that 'Tt's an 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. The safe you made for mo some time ago was in the office of the Museum, on the second floor, back part of the building, and in tho hottest of thc tire. After twenty-four hours of trial, it was found among the debris, and on opening it tins day has yielded up its contents in very good order -books, papera, policies of insurance, bank bills, a'l 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. The Mod Rdiahlc Protection from Fire noir Kneen. HERRING A CO.'S PATENT BANKERS' SAFES, with Herring A Floyd's Patent Crystalizcd Iron, the best security against a burglar's drill ever manufactured. HERRING A- CO., No. 251 Broadway, eor.Murrav st., N. Y. FARREL, HERRING & CO., Philadelphia. Oct 2G 2mo_HERRINO & CO.. Chicago. LAWEEMGE. BALDWIN & CO., BANKERS AND BROKERS. NO. 70 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 4 ND other STOCKS. BONDS, Ac, _TTL bought and sold on commission. DEWITT C. LAWRENCE, member N. Y. Stock Exchange. MMEON BALDWIN, JR., BI ember N. Y. Petroleum and Mining Board. IYRUS J. LAWRENCE. WM. A. HALSTED Sept 4 Gmo South Carolina Railroad Company, GEN. SUPER! NTENI > ENT'S < ) F F ICE, ClIABLESTOIC, NOT. :!(>, 1865. ON and afte? WEDNESDAY, ?th Decem? ber, Passenger and Freight Trains will run on the Augusta Branch to Midway, ten miles above Branchville, as follows: L*ave Charleston. COO a. m. Arrive at Charleston.4.15 p. m. Leavo Midwav.9.53 a. m. Arriva at Midway.12.48 p. m. H. T. PEAKE, Dae fi Geaeral Supariuiondtmt. The Southern Guardian. .> T PROPOSE to revive thc publication of J_ this journal, at Columbia,S. C., as soon as mail communications have been re? stored, and the necessary arrangements c\n be made. CHARLES P. PELHAM. ?y Newspapers in this State and else? where will oblige me by extending this ao'.lce. Nov 25 I