?ittlo Carl's Onristma? ^vo. "Come in!" the host nnd hostess shout ed together from within a little Gorman wayside iifn, near the banks of the Rhine, and not far from bolow the city of Rasle, and the borders of Switzerland. It Avas Christmas ove, and a tempestuous night Tho wind was raving around tho little iun, nnd tearing arvay at windows and doors, as though made io get at the bravo littlo light within, nnd extinguish it without mercy. The "come in" of the host and hostess was in answer .to a loud, hurried rnp at tho door, by which there immediately entered two travellers. One, by his mi 1 itary dress, seemed a soldier, and the other appeared to be his servant. Gener al Wallenstein was on his way from Cnrl sruhe to his home at Raslc. He had becu delayed several hours by an accident to his post-carriage, and by the storm. The gruff host was greatly impressed with the importance of the officer, nnd willingly went out to assist the postilion in the cure of the horses. As for the old hostess, she bustled about with great ac tivity to prepare supper for the great man. "Ho, Carl 1" she cried, "thou young Rhinesprit, thou water-imp, run to the wood for another bundle of faggots! Away, haste thec, or I'll give theo back to thy elfin kinsfolk, who are ever howling for thee!" At these strange, sharp words, a wild looking little boy started up front a dusky corner of the room, where ho had been laying with his head pillowed on a great, tawny Swiss dog, and darted out of the door. He was coarsely dressed and bare footed; yet thcro was something uncom mon about him?something grand yet familiar in his look, which struck the traveller strangely. "Is that your child ?" he asked. "No, indeed," said the old dame. "I'm a poor woman, and havo seen tVouble in my time, but blessed be the saints ? I'm not the mother of water-imps." "Why do you call the boy a water imp ?'' "I call him so, your excellency," said the woman, sinking her shrill voice into an awe-struck tone, "because he ctunc from the water, and belongs to the water Ho floated down the Rhine in the great flood, four years ago come spring?a mere baby, that could barely tell his name, perched on the roof of a little cha let, in the night, amid thunder, lightning aud rain 1 Now, it is plain that no hu man child could have lived through that. My good man spied him in the morning early, and took him oil' in his boat. I took him in for pity, but I have always, been afraid of him, and every flood-time I think the Rhine is coming for his own again." The traveller seemed deeply interested, nnd well might he be; for in the very flood of which the superstitious old dame spoke, his only child, an infant boy, had been lost, with his nurse, whose cottage, on the river bank below Basic, hud been swept away by night. "Was the child quite alone on the roof of the chalet?" he flatted in an agitated tone. "Yes," said the hostess?"all but an old dog, who seemed to belong to him." "That dog must have dragged him lip on to the roof, and saved him !" exclaim ed the general. "Is he yet alive !" "Yes, just alive. He must bo very old, for he is almost stone blind and deaf. My good man would have put him out of the way long ago but for Curl; aud as he shares his meals, and makes his bed with him, I suppose it is no loss to keep the brute!" "Show me the dog!" said the officer, with authority. "Here he lies, your excellency," said the dame. "Wc cull him Elfeu-hund" (elf dog.) General Wallonstein bent over the dog, touched him gently, and shouted in hid ear his old name, "Leon.!' The dog had not forgotten it?he knew that voice the touch of that hand. With a plain tive, joyful cry, he sprang up to the breast of his old master?nestled about blindly for hid hands, and licked them unrcproved; then sunk down, as though faint with joy, to his master's feet. The brave soldier was overcome with emotion; tears fell fast from his eyes. "Faithful creature!' ho exclaimed, "you have saved my child, and have given him back to me!" Just at this moment the door opened, and little Carl appeared, toiling up the steps, with his arms full of faggots, his chccrfull face, smiling a brave defiance to winter storms-, and night and snow. "Come hither, Carl," said the soldier. The boy Hung down the faggots, and drew near. "Dost, thou know who 1 am?" ' perhaps," snid the little lad, looking full ufinnocent wonderment. "Alas, poor child} how sliouldst thou remember me ?" exclaimed General "Wal leustcin, sadly; then clasping him in his arms, ho said "But I remember thee; thou art my boy?my dear, long lost boy I Look in my face, embraco me; I am thy father 1 "No, surely," said the child, "that can not be, for they tell mo tho Rhine is my father!" Tho soldier smiled through his tears, and soon was ablo to convince his little son:that ho had a better father than the old river, who had carried him away from his j tender parents. Ho told him of a loving mother, who yet sorrowed for him, and of a little blue cj cd sister, who would rejoice when ho came! Carl listened and wondered, and laughed, and, when be comprehended it nil, slid down from his father's arms, and ran to embrace old Leon. Tho next morning early, General Wallcnstein, after having generously re warded the inn keeper and his wife for having given a home, though a poor one, to his little.son, departed for Baslo. In bis arms be carried Carl, carefully wrap ped in his army fur cloak, and if some times the little barc'fect of tho child were thrust out from their covering, it was only to bury themselves in tho shaggy coat of old Leon, who lay snugly curled up in the bottom of the carriage. I will not attempt to tell you of the deep joy of Carl's mother, and tho wild delight of his little sister, fori think they wore quite beyond any one's telling; but, altogether, it was to tho Wallenstein's a Christmas timo to thank God for?and they did thank him. Tho Christian Neighbor In published every Thursday in Columbia, S.C. by - SIDI. H. BROWNE, Editor & Prop'tr The Neighbor, now in its fifth year, con tinues an advocate of Christianity against all other religions?"war" religions in particular. As a church paper, it is not bigoted, b?t Metho dist. Though it has neve r aspired to the honors or profits of an "official," yet tho Neighbor is a church paper, and an organ of edification to the family, the school and the church?to all who may read it. Excepting the publications at Nashville, Tenn.,. the Christian Neighbor, like all the other periodicals in the interests of tho M. E. Church, South, is private property. And ex. cepting aweeklv of the African M. E. Church, there is not, besides the Neighbor, a Methodist paper of any sort published in South Carolina, or within a hundred miles outside. Terms: Gun year in advance, $2.00; six months, $1.00. If payments lie surely made within three months, it is accepted as in advancc Anw person sending $5.00 for others, shall have his own paper a year for $1.00; for $10.00 sent for others, the render shall have his own paper a whole year free; or, on all amounts above one's own subscription, a commission of 20 percent, will be allowed. The Neighbor, circulating at present in thirty States of the Union, wants an active agent for every town and neighborhood in South Caro lina and beyond. Address: CHRISTIAN NEIGHBOR, apr 27 Columbia, S. C. Win. Xf?aitliiessen. FINE CLOTHING In ns, and we i by P. Kitchens. Levied on as tho property of T. F. Brodio at the suit of J. IP. Johnson, Administrator of Joseph Johnson. II. RIG GS, s.o. a SherifFs Office, Orangeburg,C.IL, S.C, May 10,1x72. ninyl? T. KOIIJV ~ U AND " K v BROTHEU H O uro opening E H their second supply, A N and are offering P & Great. Inducements in D B Dress G-oods R R of the nowest styles. Y* O Also Bargains in G T Hosiery, Gloves, O II Ladies' Underwear, O E &c, &c, &c. D R KOIIN'S CHEAP STORE. S npr17-lyr BULL, S COV ILL & PIKE t*?' 19 - - \ i I iJ ? (if '?' 1 > vl Are almost daily receiving additions to their largo Stock of GENEEAL MEECHANDIZE BROWK COTTONS AJTO DOMESTICS, Now in store, purchased before the advance. . Just received a full Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES. . ALSO, HARDWARE, NAILS, Ac, together with AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, for farming purposes. GROCERIES in full Stock, consisting in part of BACON AND DRY SALT MEAT. FLOUR of the well-known brands. SUGAR AND COFFEE which defy competition in price and quality .A.geiits for ATLANTIC PHOSPHATE, Cue's Phosphate, Wundo Fertii izer, Pacific Guano. Manipulated Guano, ? Guauapc Guano, as well as LIME, LAND PLASTER, &c.. constantly on hand. B?srWo arc als o agents for jell-known FIRE AN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES: GERMANIA, of New York-. Andes, of Cincinnati, O. Equitable Life Assurance Company, of New York And lout, but not east, the celebrated * SINGER'S FAMILY SEWING MACHINES, an exhibit is sufficient. Wo have and do sell tho goods. BULL.. SCOVILiLi cSc PIKE. fob 14 III? lam p/casodto inform my numerous fricnda that 1 have returned to Orangeburg, and have established my PICTURE GALLERY at Glcu's old Ga/'ery; where I am prepared to execute work in the latest and most improved style. 1 have just received instruments with which' I can take as good and perfect a picture as c an be had anywhere in the State. A tria/ is a/1 1 ask. Perfect satisfaction guaran teed. Ca// and take a look at my (Jallerv. S. M. RE tVRSON, Artist, may 15-tf_ AGENTS WANTED TO SELL DEAD ISSUES AND LIVING RESULTS; or, A history of Sherman's inarch through South Carolina, by II. C. Mack, Murfrces boro', Tcnn. A volume of 700 pages, with maps and en gravings* Agents wanted in every county in the Statp. Very liberal commissions allowed. Those who desire to secure agencies will bo furnished with combined Prospe? is and Sub scription Hook, Circulars, &c., oil receipt of one dollar. Address F: P. BEARD, General Agent for South Carolina, J?welry, Watches and Silverware JAMES ALLA?7, No. 307 KING STREET, Invites special attention to his new, largo and elegant stock of Vatchcs, Clocks, Jewelry, Sil vcrware, nnd Fancy Goods. All the newest designs in Jewelry, com prising : Leonine, Opera Neck and Vest Chains, Seal Rings, Diamond Rings, always on hand and made to order, Sleeve Buttons and Studs, Bracelets, Brooches and Ear rings, Armlets and Necklaces, in Gold and Coral, Brooches for Hair or Minia tures, Lockcds, Chains and Masonic l'ius, Glove Bands, at JAMES ALLAN'S, No. .'107 King Street, A few doors above Wentworth St. may 8-3 mos. ALEX, Y. LEE, ARC HITS CT Columbia S. C. DltUU STORE! For the liberal patroaage whieh 1 have thus far received from the citizens, of Orangeburg anil the confidence shown in mo by very num erous friends, l take the opportunity of express ing my sincere gratitude in the "Orangeburg Times." The encouragement of past patron age y?d kindness induces a strong faith in future success, and, while thanking my friends for past favors, I can assure them that nothing will be leu undone to deserve their continuing patronage. My store is cssontially a Drug Store; where will be kept such Drugs and Medi cines alone, as I will warrant genuine and Pure. I have arranged to supply my customers with Medicines of the very best quality afforded in the market. I avoid all cheap useless articles, and yet my priced shall be as reasonable for valuable, good, fresh Medicines as anybody's. 1 invite the Physicians of the District to call and examine for themselves. They are judges I to whose opinion I submit. Send your orders ami they will he filled to your satisfaction. Just received a stock of pure, medicines consisting of Laudanum, Par egoric, Castor Oil Sweet Oil, Epsom Salts, Cream Tartar, Carb. Soda, &c., Dye Stuffs, Paints and Brushes, Con centrated Lye, Patent Medicines of all kinds. Just call at (he .Southern Drug Store on Rus sell (Street, and you will be sure to get what you want. A. C DUKE& And so has one of the finest, choicest and most complete Stocks of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, Ac, AltltlVEB AT F IT W Briggmann's Store, IN RUSSELLSSTREET, That can be found in Orangeburg. An inspec tion will satisfy nil. No trouble to show Goods. In addition to the above I have on hand and for sale a number of the American Button-Hole Machines. This machine will do in the best possible manner every variety of family sewing that can be done on any machine, and in ad dition embroiders on the edges, overseams, and makes beautiful button and eye/et holes in all fabrics. This is unquestionably far beyond the capacity of any other machine. Instruction given, and satisfaction guaranteed to all pur chasing a machine. E. II. W. BRIGGMANN. may I5-tf Male Academy, ORvlNGEBURG, C. II. S. C. TERMS PK.Il MONTH : English - - ? ? - . $4.00 Classical. f,,00 J.iMES S. KEYWORD, Teacher. DR. E. J. OUVEROS, ?S DEALER JS DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICA-IrSy FINE TOILET SOAPS, FANCY HAIR AND TOOTH BRUSHES, PERFUMERY AND FANCY TOILET ARTICLES, TRUSSES .A.HSTD SHOIJLDER-BRA^l^, GR^ISS ^1ND GARDEN SEEDS. PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, AND DYE-STUFFS, '.Hu I T t Lcttcr-Paper, Pens, Ink, Envelops,Glass, Putty, Carbon Oil, Lamps and Chimneys Physicians' Pkksckiitioxs vIcclkatkia' Compounded: mehl3_; _^__lyr 1x1 111 J gs OF SOUTH CAjROLIjST-A. ORANGEBURG BRANCH, "<>mi Will pay 7 PER CFNT. INTEREST on SPECL1L DEPOSITS and OPER CENT. on,S4V INGS DEPOSITS,.Compounded Semi-aninndly. Local Finance Committee. Hon. THOS. XV. GLOVER. 1 j Col. PAULS. FELDER. ... Capt. JOHN A. HAMILTON. ?*? <* JAS. H, FOWLES, mch 111-1 v Assistant Cashier. -:-:-:-? , t ? THE UNIVERSAL LIFE I N S II R A N C E CO M P A N?t,(? 69 Libertv Street, New ETork. The Original Stock L'ie Insurance Company of the United States O F F I C 12 R S!: WILLIAM WALKER, President. HENRY J. FURBER, Viet-President. JOHN H. BEWLEY, Socrctarv. GEORGEL. MONTAGUE, Actuary. L). \V. LAMBERT, M D., Medical Exam'r Tuis Company Oilers the Following Important Advantages to thosa About EHectiug Insurance on their Lives. Jfct. ItWiriMlOO at Stock Halo*, being Crom to M Per C?uiU K-.-, tjiao tho- Uulqz- chargrJ by Mutual t^mnariics. 2d. Each Policy-holder is regarded as aStockholder, to the extent'of one Annual Premium on hi* Policy, aud will share in die'Profits of the Compauv ?o the same extent an a Stockholder owning an equal amount 6f the Capital Stock. 3d. Every Policy issued by the Company i* non-forfciiablc, and contain* a Clause statins? iu exaci Sur render Value. Before Insvuixo Youk Life on Act nrrixo tue Aokxcy of ant Com pant THS FOIiXsOWZKG f A lengthened experience has demonstrated that the rote* of Premium ord'naiPy! dm'rged In Life Insurance Companies arc from twenty-five u> thirty per cent, in exec -.- <>; ?.vUat'.ir* ntccSMr) for a sate and legitimate conduct of the hu-dness. In other word*, carefully and prudently mkn agetl Companies charging ?'Mutual" rates have been able to return to their policy-holders from 25 to Iii? per cent, of tub amount charg.-d for premiums. When Life Insurance Compai icr. were lir-i organized, the reliability of the data upon which the premiums were constructed had not undergone the test of experience. It was thought, there fore, no more than common prudence to adopt a scale of premiums which would, in any event, meet all the presumed and iniforscen contingencies p| the business. As long as the matter was involved in some doubt, it way better to fix the rate too high than to incur the risk of making it too low; because, in the former ease, the error could be easily rcinc | died, at least in part, by returning to lb* policy-holders, at certain intervals, such portions of the premium charged as was found unnecessary for the purposed of the business and the complete security of the Company. I Experience,'however, having satisfactorily demonstrated that these rates are excessive, what possible excuse can there be for maintaining them? Availing themselves of this experience, the Directors and..Managen of the Universal Life In surance Company al its organization, adopted a scab: of premiums iu accordaneo therewith, and which has proved to be fair and adequate, and all that was necessary to meet the requirements of the business. These premiums are about twenty-Jive pur cent, lower than those charged by Mu tual Companies. It also appeared, inasmuch as the. rates so established were as near a* could possibly be deter mined fair rates, and not in excess of,what Incurinco has previously co^t the policy-holders in ATuniof Companies, that any profits arising from prudent management justly and proper!* be longed to the stockholders of the Company, for the ii.;i; incurred by them "in undertaking tho business. Experience has shown that there are sources of profit in the practice of the business which theory will hot admit of being considered us elements in the calculation of the premiums. These result from a saving in the mortality of '.he. m-mibers of a Company owing to the medisal gclce tion of good lives, a gain in interest on tlie investments of the Company over that assumed in the calculation of its premiums, the profits derivable from the lapsing and surrender of Policies bv the members, and from other minor sources. i " Profits from these sources, in a company possessed of a capital of $200,000, and doing a fair amount of business woidd give to the stockholders dividends hugely in excess of what weie counted on by the Directors of tho Universal u the time of its organization. They have, tburc fore, determined to divide among the policy-holders of the Company i\ large part of the profits accruing from the sources named, all of which have heretofore been'divided among the stock holders. . . , , . Tho plan adopted lor such dividends is a? follows: Every person who may horeafter insure with the Universal will, for the purpose of division, be treated as a stockholder to the extent of one Annual Premium upon hi-* Policy ; and will share in the profits of the Company to precisely the same extent as a Stockholder owing on equal amount of the capital stock. By this system of Insurance, original with the Universal, the policy-holder secures the follow ing important advantages: FlttSrr. Insurance at the regular ".SVo-A" rates, requiring a primary outlay of, about twenty to thirty per cent, less than that charged by Mutual Companies, and which is equivalent to a yearly "dividend" paid in advance ofthat amount on mutual rates. This low cost of insurance is worthy of attention. Since its organization this company has received in premiums from its policy-holders the sura of $1,017,000. To etleet the same amount of insurance in a Mutual Com pany* would have cost them an initial outlay of ?2,000,000. By allowing its policy-holders to re tain" in their own possession this excess of $483,000. tho Universal has virtually paid them a "dividend" of $483.000, and paid it, too, in advance, instead of at the end of one or more years. It is impossible to find any example of a Mutual Company furnishing insurance at so low a cost by returning to its policy-holders an equal amount upon similar receipts. Sscosi). Participation in the legitimate profits of the Company, upon a plan which secures to the policy-holders the same, treatment which Directors and Stockholders award to themselves.' This system of participation, in connection with the low ''stock" rates of premium, most necessarily secure to the policy-holders every advantage to be derived from prudent aud careful managemont. The low rates of premium compel economy, and, independent of participation, guarantee to the policy-holder his insurance at a rate which is not in excess of the cost in well managed mutual companiesr whilo, by the proposed plan of participation in what may be considered the /r^t/? mate profits of the business, the cost will be still further diminished. Thus by the combined advantages arising from low stock rate and participation in the profits it is confidently believed that the UNIVERSAL LIKE INSURANCE COMPANY oilers in surance at its lowest practicable cost. BBty-Thosc of the existing Policy-holders who desire to participate in the Profits underthc new Plan can do so by making application to the Head Office, or to any of the Agents of the Cent* pany. 'f'hc company is in a sound financial condition. Jtatio of Assets to Liabilities 140 to 100. ?SrGOOn RELIABLE AGENTS WANTED, who will deal direct with the New York Olliee, and to whom full Ocneral Agent-' Commissions will be paid. / \I