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THE QUAKER AND HIGHWAYMAN. Toby Simpson, a pattern to Quakers, inhabited a neat little house in London, beautified by tho presence of his daughter Mary. She was scarcely seventeen, a beautiful blonde with bluo 03'cs, and pos? sessing as much wisdom as beauty, was sought after by all tho young men among her father's acquaintances. Those of tho neighborhood tried, in vain to win a smilo. Mary was not a coquette, and so far from turning to account tho effect pro? duced by her charms, she felt so much annoyed by it, that she could hardly treat with civilty her many admirers, one only excepted ? Edward VVcrosford?a young artist who was intimate with the family. A simple occurrence was the cause of this intimacy. Premature death had taken away* the wife of the Quaker, still in her youth and beauty, and he, wishing to perpetuate tho memory of one so dear to him, had called a painter to her death bod. It was there tttat Edward first met tho afflicted daughtor?thcro, betweon the tears of one, and tho sacred employ? ment of the other, grew up a serious at? tachment. The year passod since that event had only served tc strengthen the bond formed under such circumstances, and the young man had already ventured to declaro his hopes and desires. Toby had no reason for opposing the inclinations of tho young people. With? out being rich, Edward earned, by moans of his brush and palette, enough to hon? orably maintain a family. His fatbor, Mr. Weresford, an old city merchant, had retired with an immense fortune; a rare example of repeated successes in specula? tions, so rapid, oven, that vory fow per? sons had boon able to follow their prog? ress. Mi\ Weresfiold, being of a quick, stern disposition, lived alone in tho west end of London, without troubling himself about his son, and leaving him to shift for himself. Ho was ono of those obliging egotists, who troubled no one, in order not .to bo . fchomselves troubled?one of tho most perfectly complaisant, provided nothing is asked of them. Edward, then, had nothing to hinder his courtship of the Quarkoress, well knowing that her father would not oppose her marriage. The situation of the lovers was most! prosper? ous, and honest Toby waited for nothing to fix the wedding day, savo tho back rents duo from his farms, intending to sot apart that income to defray tho expenses of tho occasion. With this view, he loft for his country seat, a few miles from ?London, in order to arrange his affairs. He was absent from homo but a single day, and returning at night on horseback, he perceived, a little in advance, a horse? man who blocked up his road. He stop? ped for a moment, uncertain whethor to proceed or turn baek. While in this pre? dicament, tho strangor advanced toward him. It was too late to think of escap? ing, and putting the best possible face *apon the affair, ho started his horse again. As he approached the troublesome stran? ger, ho perceived that he was masked, an unploasant augury of what was soon confirmed. The unknown drew a pistol, and pointed it at the traveler, demanded his purse. The Quaker was not a cow? ard, but calm in character, inoffensive in ^religion, and unable, being unarmed, to resist an armed man, with the greatest coolness he drew from his pocket his purse, containing twelve guineas. Tho highwayman took it, counted out the money, and let tho Quaker pass, who, bo lieving himself cleared, qniekened his pace to a trot. But tho highwayman, seeing how little resistance had been of? fered, and hoping for more boot}r, soon rejoined honest Toby, and again blocked up the way, and pointing his pistol, cried out, "Your watch!" Tho Quakor, although surprisod, did not show it in the least, and coolly taking out his watch and noting tho timo, placed the jewel in the hand of tho thief, saying: "Now, I pray yon, let mo home, for my daughtor will feel unoasy at my ab? sence/' "Ono moment," replied tho maskod cavalier, growing moro hardened by his continued docility; "swear that you havo no other sura." "I never swear," replied tho Quakor. "Well, affirm, thon, that you have about you no more money, and upon the word of a highwayman, who will not re? sort to violence towards a man who yields with so much grace. I will no further molest you" Toby reflected a moment, and shook his head. "Whoover thou art," said he gravely, "you have noticed that I am a Quaker, who would not conceal the truth, although at the risk of my life. In my saddle-bags I have tho sum of two hun? dred pounds sterling." "Two hundred pounds sterling!" cried the highwayman, whose eyes glistened through the mask. "If you are good, if you are human," replied the Quaker, "you will not take this monoy. My daughter is about being married, and this sum is necessary for the occasion. It would be a long time before I could got together a similar sum. My ? dear child loves her intended, and it would be exceedingly cruel to deny their union. You have a heart; perhaps you have loved; you would not, cannot do so wick? ed an action." "What has your daughter, her Iover; or their marriage, to do with me ? Fewer words and more promptness. Givo mo tho money!" Toby, sighing, raised tho saddlo-bags, took out a heavy sack, and handed it slowly to the masked man, then attempt? ed to gallop off. "Hold on, my Quaker friend," said the other seizing the bridle. "The moment of your arrival you will denounce me to the magistrate; that is usual, und I havo nothing to say; but I must bo beyond pursuit to-night. My mare is feeble enough, and, what is more, she is fa? tigued. Your horse, on tho contrary, ap? pears vigorous, for the weight of the sack did not encumber him. Dismount, and give mo 3rour horse; you may take mine, if you wish." It was too lato to think of resisting, and although the increasing demands wero of a nature to heat the bile of tho most patient man, good Toby dismounted, and with resignation accepted the sorry jade that was left in exchange. Had I known this, he contented himself with thinking, I should have ran away when I first met the rascal, and certainly ho would never havo overtaken me with this courser. Meanwhile the masked man, thanking ironically for his complaisance, burying his rowels, disappeared. Before arriving in London, tho plun? dered traveler had time to reflect upon his situation, and upon tho disappoint? ment of tho poor young folks, who lovod each other so much, and whose happiness would bo postponed. Tho sum taken from him was irrevocably lost; thcro was neither means to find or recognize the audacious thiof; nevertheless, as though struck by a sudden idea, he stopped short "Yes," cried he, "I may succeed by this means. If this man resides in London, perhaps I shall bo able to find him.? Heaven has, doubtless, determined that ho should bo imprudont!" A little consoled by somo hope, Toby went home without appearing the least troubled, and without speaking of his ad? venture, lie did not go to a magistrate, but ombraccd his daughter who, doubting nothing, and as usual rotired and slept with pleasant dreams. Next morning he commenced his researches. Bringing out the maro from tho stable where she had passod the night, ho placed the bridle upon her neck, hoping that the animal, guided by habit, would naturally go to her master's house. He let the unchecked beast go free in tho streets of London, and followed her. But ho overratod her instinct; for a long time sho walked about making a thousand turns and curves, without object or di? rection ; sonictimo stopping, then start? ing in a contrary course. Toby despair? ed; the thief, thought ho, never resided in London; silly I was, not to notify a magistrate before it was too late, instead of depending upon tho animal to find the vegabond. Ho was interrupted in his reflections by tho crios of tho children who had been nearly trod upon by the marc?a moment sinco so quiot, now she started to run. "Stop hor! stop hor!" cried every one. "Let her go," cried the Quaker, "in tho name of heaven do not stop her !" And following, with anxiety, the courso of tho animal, ho saw her rapidly enter tho half-open gateway of a splendid resi denco at tho "West End. 'Tis here, thought tho Quaker, thank? fully raising his eyes to heaven. Then, in passing before the house, he saw a ser? vant in tho yard patting tho beast, and conducting her to tho stable; he then asked tho first person he met tho name of tho proprietor of the house. "What! arc you a stranger in this part of tho town, that you do not know the residence of tho rich merchant, Weres ford?" The Quaker stood petrified. "Wercsford," repeated tho man, bo lieving himself misunderstood; "you well know the man who has made so great a fortune." "Thanks, my friend, thanks," replied Toby. He was unablo to recover himself.? W^resford, Edward's father?a respected man?he my thief. He beVreved himsolf tho bntt of a dream, and wished to return home. Nev? ertheless, ho called to mind several in j stances of respectable men whe had been I connected with bands of malefactors.? Then this immense fortune, the source of which was so uncertain; then this mare, which seemed to bo going to her master. Toby was determined to solve the mys? tery. Ho went boldly into the yard, and demanded speech with the master, who, although it was nearly noon, was still in bed?another indication of a night of fa? tigue. Tho Quakor insistod upon being introduced immediately, and soon found himself in Weresford's bed-chambor. He had just waked, and rubbing his eyes askod, a littlo out of humor: "Who are you, sir, and what do you want?" The sound of his voice awakened To? by's recollection, and completed his con? viction. Quietly taking a chair, ho posted himsolf near tho bed, without re? moving his hat. "You remain covered !" cried tho sur? prised merchant. "I am a Quakor," roplied tho other, with much calmness, "and yon know that Fnch is our usage." At the first words of the Quaker, Weresford sprung up, and closely exam? ined his visitor. Without doubt, he re? cognized him, for ho turnod pale. "Well," asked he, stammering, "what is, if you please, the?the?subjoct which brings you hither?" "I ask pardon for having shown so much haste," replied Toby, "hut among friends it is unusual to stand upon cere? mony, and I am come, without form, to ask for my watch, which you borrowed yesterday." " The?watch ! " " I value it much?it was my poor wife's, and I cannot do without it. My brother-in-law, the alderman, never would pardon me for letting a jewel which calls to mind his sister, to pass from my hand a day." The name of the alderman scemod to make some impression upon Weresford. Without waiting for a reply, Toby con? tinued : " You will much oblige mo by returning those twelve guineas which I lent you at tho same time; nevertheless, if you are in want of thorn, 1 consent to lend them to you. on condition you give me a receipt." The coolness of the Quaker so much disconcerted tho merchant, that he dared not deny the possession of tho stolen arti? cles but, not wishing to acknowledge it, ho hesitated to reply, and Toby added : " I have told you of the projected mar? riage of my daughter Mary. I had re? served a sum of two hundred pounds ster? ling for tho bride's portion, but I have met with an accident; last evening, on the London road, I was completely robbed? so completely, that I am come to pray you to give your son a marriage portion, which, had it not been for that I should never havo asked of you." " My son!" "Eh! yes; don't you know that it is him that is in lovo with Mary, and is to marry her ?" " Edmard !" cried the merchant, throw? ing himsolf at tho foot of the bed. " Edward Weresford," calmly replied the Quaker, taking a pinch of snuff, "lot us see; do something for him. I should dislike to havo him know what passed last night, and if you do not furnish tho sum I havo promised, it will bo necessary i should tell him how I lost it." Werosford ran to a secretary, took out a box with a triple lock, opened it, and placed in tho hands ef the Quaker his watch, his purse and his sack of money. "Good!" said the Quaker, on receiving them; "I soo I was right in depending upon you." " Is this all you wish ?" said the mer? chant in a brisk tone. " No; I require somothing fourthor of your friendship." " Speak!" " You must disinherit your son." " How ? " " You must disinherit him; I do not wish it said that I have speculated upon your fortune." And finishing those words tho Quakor left tho chambor. "No," mourned he, whon alone, "children arc not bound by tho faults of their parents. Mary shall marry the son of this man, but touch his stolon money, never." When in tho yard, "IIo, my friend!" cried he to Weresford, who was looking out the window, " order my horse to be brought out." A few moments after, Toby, well mounted, carrying behind his bag of mo noy, and provided with his watch and purso, at a moderate pace regained his house. " I havo just made my marriage visit to your father," said ho to Edward, whom he found there, " I bclievo that wo shall bo able to agree." Two hours after, Weresford arrived at Toby's houso, and taking him aside : " Honest Quaker," said he, " jTour pro? ceeding has touched mo to tho bottom of my soul; you might havo dishonored me, havo dishonored my son, ruined me in his estimation, and havo mado him unhappy in refusing him your daughter; you havo aeted liko a wise man, and a man of heart. I wish no longer to blush in your presence Tako those papers; good-bye! you will never Bee mo again." He then left, and the Quakor openod the papers; first, there were checks for large amounts on tho best housos in Lon dnn; then camo a long list of namos, and by tho side of each name was placed the amount of larger or smaller Bums; a note was prefixed to it, upon which the Qua? ker read as follows: " These aro tho names of those who have been robbed; the figures aro the amounts which ought to be returned. Draw the money from my bankers, as though for the purpose of foreign ox change, and then make the restitution se? cretly. All that remains will be my le? gitimate fortune, and your daughter may be able, some day, to accept of my inher? itance." The next morning Weresford had left London, and all believed that he was gone to live on his income in France. On the marriage day of Edward and Mary, tho Quaker assembled a largo com? pany of joyous friends, among whom might bo noticed a number of persons ro joicing themselves with the proceeds of tho London thieves, who, by the intcrfcr fcroncc of Toby, had been induced to re? turn to them their lost property with in? terest. -* ? A man must possess fire in himself before he can kindle up olectricity that thrills the great popular hoart. The Grave of Stonewall Jackson. A correspondent of the Eichmond En? quirer, writing from Lexington, says : A short walk brings the visitor to the last resting place of Lexington's dead?a quiet little cemetry more emboliished with monumental marble than is usual in inte? rior towns. Wandering over the grounds, 1 had passed the object of my search, when the inscription " Gen. Thomas J. Jackson," caught my eye. A chaste marble slab, recently erected, bore upon a half-opened scroll this simple record of the great chieftain's name. And what need for emblazoning his deeds upon unsympa? thetic marble, when the memory of them dwells in the hearts of his country-men, and swells them with pride and joy ?? Who requires to be informed of the caz*eer of the glorious Christian hero of the South ? Who has yet to learn, it were vain to tell ? Beside the grave stood one who had followed Jackson on many a weary march, and over many a bloody and victorious field. As memory recalled the past scenes of glorious struggle, something of the old "joy of battle" seemed again to swell his bosom, and the proud remembrance of many a deed of brilliant and well-earned renown, kindlod the old-martial look and restored tho soldiery bearing which plain? ly said, though beaten, yet unconquercd and unconquerable. But here, in silence, repose the remains of him whom tho South delighted to hon? or, lie has " crossed over the river, and rests 'neath the shade of tho trees." A plain iron railing with tho name "Jack? son " on the gato, enclose the grave, which is covered with rank and tangled grass; while by its side is the grave of "Mary Graham, infant daughter of Thomas J. and M. A. Jackson, died May 25th, 1858." As I looked upon the lonely spot and thought of the noble forms whom Holly? wood's silont thousands were onco so proud to follow now, liko them, mute and cold in the grave, a tear, unbidden token of affection, coursod down the cheek, and casting a flower upon tho honored grave, slowly and sadly J retraced my steps. Of him, and of those who followed him, how true is it that "On Fame's cterntil camping ground Their silent tents are spread, And Glory guards, with bolomn round, Tho bivouac of the dead." Important Table. The following table, prepared by Messrs. F. C. Barber & Sons, exchange brokers of Augusta, Ga., will be conveni? ent for citizens having settlements to make on contracts during the war: price of gold for confederate notes from January 1, 1861, to may 12, 1855, inclusive. 1861. January 1 to May 1. 5 per cent. May 1 to October 1.10 per?cont. October 1 to October 15.12 per cent. October 15 to November 15. .15 per cent. DecSmber 1.20 per cent. December 15.30 per cent. 1862. January 1.20 per cent. January 15.20 per cent. February 1.25 per cent. February 15.40 per cent. March 1.50 per cent. March 15.65 per cent. April 1.75 per cent. April 15.80 per cent. May 1.90 per cent. May 15.. .95 per cent. June 1.95 per cent. Juno 15. 2 for 1 July 1. 2 for 1 July 15. 2 for l August 1. 2.20 for 1 August 15. 2.20 for l Soptombor 1.'. 2.50 for] September 15. 2.50 for l October]. 2.50 for 1 October 15. 2.50 for 1 1863. Novornbcr 1 to February 1_3 for 1 February 1 to March 1. 3.10 for 1 March 1. 3.25 for 1 March 15 to May 15. 5 for 1 May 15. 6 for 1 Juno 1. 6.50 fori June 15. 7.50 for 1 Julyl. 8 fori July 15.10 fori August 1.14 for 1 August 15.15 for 1 Septombcr 1.14 for 1 September 23.14 fori October 1.13 fori October 15.12.50 for 1 November 1.13 for 1 November 15.15.50 for 1 December 1.20 for 1 December 15.21 fori 1864. January 1.21 for 1 January 15.20 for 1 February 1.20 fori February 15.21 fori March 1.26 fori March 15.20 fori April 1.19 fori April 15.21 fori May 1.20 fori May 15.18 fori June 1 to July 15.18 for 1 July 15 to August 15.20 for 1 August 15.20.50 fori September 1.20.50 for 1 September 15.22.50 for 1 October 1.27 fori October 15.25 fori November 1.26.50 for 1 November 15.28 fori December 1.32 for 1 December 15.25 fori I December 31.51 for 1 1865. January 1. 60 for 1 January 15. 65 for 1 February 1. 50 for 1 February 15.. 46 fori March 1. 55 for 1 March 15. 58 fori Auril 1. 70 for 1 April 15. 80 fori April 20. 100 for 1 April 26. 200 fori April 27. 300 fori April 28. 500 for i April 29.". 800 fori April 30.1000 fori May 1.1200 fori Which was the last actual sale of Confed? erate Notes. ? A recruit going through the oxer eise of sword cut, asked how he should parry. "jSfevcr you mind that," said the old hussar, "only you cut; let the enemy parry." "Darkey, can you tell me," said Sambo, "why no niggor ebber dead broke ? 'Caze he always hab a scent about him." "Yah, yah. Sambo; got you dis time. It's a bad scent; so dc nigger broke, arter all." ? The rose of Florida, the most beau? tiful of flowers, emits no fragrance; tho bird of Paradiso, the handsomest of birds, gives no song; tho cypress of Greece, the finest of tress, yields no fruit. ? Stuff your pockets with mackerel, and imagine yourself a whale, and you aro a hopeful member of the codfish ar? istocracy. MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS. GREAT ATTRACTION. SAM'L BBOWN, JE, AT IIIS OLD STAND ON GRANITE ROW, ANNOUNCES to his friends and community at large, that he has just received, and is new open? ing, the most ATTRACTIVE STOCK OF GOODS Ever brought to this market, consisting in part of a most varied assortment of Spring and Summer CALICOES AND MUSLINS, The very Latest Styles of Ladies' and Misses' Spring Hats, Ladies' Spring Shawls, 1'arasols, Ladies' Collars, ? do Handkerchiefs, Belts, Ribbons, Belt Buckles, Dress Buttons, (assorted,) Nets, (assorted,) Er'racts, (assorted,) Ladies* Hose, Corsets, Corset Laces, Hoop Skirts, Gentlemen's Hats, Gentlemen's Paper C<-liars, Gentlemen's Linen Collars, Plain and Fancy Cravats, All of tho latent and most fashionable styles, and in great variety. ALSO, A LABOE ASSORTMENT OF ALSO, SADDLES, ANTD BUGGY TRIMMINGS. Call and examine his Stock. Anderson, April 12, 1SGG 43 GET THE BEST! PHtENIX AND GLEANER THE DA IL Y PIKENJX Is published every morning, except Monday, and contains the LATEST NEWS, by telegraph and mails, up to the hour of going lo cress; Editorials, Correspondence from different points, Miscellane? ous Reading, Tale? Poetry, Sketches, etc., etc., etc. In the Quantity and Quality of ?b Reading Matter is not to be excelled by any paper in South Carolina. Advertisements inserted on favorable terms. THE TRI- WEEKL Y PHCENIX Contains, in every number, the reading matter (embracing the latest news) of TWO ISSUES of the daily. It is published every Tuesday, Thurs? day and Saturday mornings. Is published every Wednesday morning. It is the desire, and will be the abject of the I'rcprictor, to make this equal to, it not the hot FAMILY NEWS? PAPER in the South. In fact, as its name indi? cates, A DOME COMPANION. Besides the collection of the cream of the news of the week. Political, Financial and the Markets, it will contain a large amount of Literary Matter, such as choice Tales. Sketches, und Poetry. It will embrace Eight Pages, containing forty-eight. Columns?is printed in a form to hind, and thus secures a faithful record and history of passing events. TERMS?IN AD VANCE: Daily Paper, six months - - - - - $4 00 Tri-Weekly, " ?? .2 50 Weekly, " '? .1 50 JULIAN A. SELBY, Proprietor, Columbia, S. C. W. K. HARRIS, WATCH-MAKER, KEEPS constantly on hand the best materials for repairing WATCHES AND CLOCKS, of every variety. Each Watch and Clock receipt? ed for, carefully registered in the owner's name, and the work warranted for twelve months. jggy Work-Shop on Public Square, west end MASONIC BUILDING, Anderson, C. H., S. C. April 19, 1866 . 44 Change of Schedule on Slue XSldg^e 23.ailxroa.cl. ON and after Saturday the 10th inst., the Trains on the Blue Ridge Railroad will leave Anderson for Pendleton and Walhalla, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, after the arrival of the Greenville & Columbia Railroad Trnins. Will leave Walhalla on Mondays at 2 o'clock, a. m., connecting with the down Train of Green? ville & Columbia Railroad. Will leave Walhalla on Wednesdays at 11 o'clock, a. m. W. H. D. GAILLARD, Superintendent B. R. R. R. Feb 8, 1866 84 MARBLE YARD. Leavell & "White HAVE again opened the Marble business at An? derson, and are able to put up all varieties ol Tomb Stones at fair prices. Terms Cash. Pro duce of all kinds taken at the market price. Call and see me at the stare of Clark & White. LEAVELL & WHITE. Nov 9, 1865 21 Sunday School Books. A GOOD supply on hand. Also, Bibles and Tes? taments. W. T. FARROW, ,. ,0?? Greenwood, S. C. June 14, 1866 52 CHARLESTON ADVERTISEMENTS. New Spring Goods ! DRY GOODS AT TIIE CHARLESTON HOUSE, STOLL, WEBB & CO., Bancroft's Old Stand, 287 King-st., 3" Doors below Wentworth. -?*?-? WE hare now opened a splendid stock of Spring Goods?English, French and American?which are the most desirable styles the markets can afford. To Planters furnishing the Frecdmen, either for clothing or for barter with them, our Wholesale Rooms offer every inducement. Plantation Goods in every variety. This being a busy season with (he Planter, and he not able to visit the city, orders accompanied with city reference, will meet with prompt atten? tion. N. B.?Samples, with price lists, sent to any part of the State. Our stock consists in part of White Osnaburgs, Striped Osnaburgs, Blut Denims, Brown Denims, Heavy Brown Shirtings, Fine Sea Island Brown Shirtings, Bleached Shirt? ings, Irish Linens by the piece, Fine Fronting Linens, Towels & Towellings, Linen Damasks, all qualities, Calicoes in all qualities, some as low as 19c. per yard, Domestic Ginghams, Fine Scotch Ginghams, Fine French Poplins for Spring, Long Cloths, some as low as 17Jc, Bleached & Brown Shirtings 6J, 9J KU. 12*, Plaid Blue Homespuns, Striped do do, Bleached & Brown Drills, Maddeoi Head Handkerchiefs, Black French Broadcloths, Hosiery & Gloves, Black Net Mits, Plain col'd Al paccas, Spring Silks & Black Silks, Spring Shal lies &. DeLaincs, Col'd Muslins, in every variety, Fine French Muslins, White Goods & Black Goods, Spring Cassimers, Farmers' Brown Linen Ducks, Farmers' Brown & White Drills, Fancy Drills & Cratings, Cottonades & Drills for boys' wear, to? gether with every variety to be found in our line, which we offer at the lowest cash prices at WHOLESALE & RETAIL. All Domestic Goods are sold at a very small ad? vance on agents prices. We would respectfully call tfe> attention of the planters, merchants and citizens generally of Anderson, Abbeville and Bickens to our advertisement, and solicit a call from them should they visit the city. All orders promptly atteuded to. II. C. Stoll, Charleston, Chahles Webb, " STOLL, WEBB 4 CO., H. C. Walkes, " No. 287 King-st., 3 doora below Wentwortb, Charleston, S. C. Jan 18, 1866 31 MANTOUE & CO., WHOLESALE GKOCER8 and importers of SEtmcs, %pa&iis, Sffllj?s, Ales, Segars, Tobacco, SOLE AGENTS JN THIS STATU for the celebrated SCAR FA Ii KTTI SMOKTNG TOBACCO. Orders faithfully attended to. MANTOUE 4 co., Corner King and Society Streets, Charleston, S. 0. March 1, 180#J 37 Sro MILLS HOUSE, Corner Queen and Meeting Sts, Charleston, S. C. THIS popular and well-known House is now fully open for the reception of visitors, having been re? furnished with new and elegant furniture through? out : and offers to the traveller accommodations and conveniences as n First Class Hotel, not to be equalled by any North or South. The patronage of the travelling public is respectfully solicitod. Bates of board, per day, S4.00. Rates of board per month as may be agreed on JOSEPH P?RCELL, Proprietor. Feb l?, 1806 -35 ' H. L. JEFFERS & CO., FACTORS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 118 EAST BAY, CHARLESTON, 8. C. WILL give prompt attention to the salo of Cotton and other Produce, and to the purchase of Mer? chandize generally. Will also act as Agents for the sale of Lands si tuna ted in any part of tho State. The personal attention of tho undersigned will be given to the business. HENRY L. JEFFERS. WILLIAM H. JEFFERS. THOS. . JEFFERS. Feb 22, 1SGG 36 2m CHARLESTOI HOTEL, THIS popular and well known HOTEL, has been newly furnished throughout by the present pro? prietor, who has been sixteen years connected with the establishment. W. WHITE, Proprietor. Geoege G. Mixer, Superintendent. CjiAnr.Es A. Miller, Cashier. .May 3, 1866 46 8m JOHN KING & CO., WHOLESALE GROCERS, WINE AND SPIRIT DEALERS, 88 Hasol Street, CHAELESTON, S. C. JUST received a consignment of Hollow Ware, Trace Chains, and a full assortment of Crockery and Queen's Ware. March 15, 1866 39 8m PAVILION HOTEL, Corner Meeting and Hasel Streets, CHARLESTON, S. O. J&aT" Rates of Board per day, Three Dollars. H. L. BUTTERFIELD, Proprietor. March 22, 1866 40 W. C. DUKES & CO., FACTORS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 5 Exchange St., Charleston. WM. C. DUKES, T. C. H. DUKES. JOHN R. DUKES. J. M. DUKES. May 17, 186G 48 3m. LEATHER. WE keep constantly on hand a supply of SOLE and UPPER LEATHER. Dry Hides taken in exchange for Goods. J. E. & T. HARPER, McCully'a Goner. f>. 1S66 42