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CHABLESTOX DAILY KEWS....DECEMBEB 9, 1865. _" ?^ILY NEWS. LARGEST CIRCULATION IS THE STATE. LARGEST CIRCULATION IS THE CITY. JET- TliK "GIST OTP JJETFTE&S re mainine: in. the l?o.stof??ce at the cud of" each, -weelc is published officially in THE T>A2J-.1L" MEWS every JTri ' *- ? clay moraine. BY TELEGRAPH. Loss of thc Steamship Constitution. HALEIGH, December 2J.-Wc b^ve news bera from Morehead City of tho loss of thc iteamshiD Constitution, from Savannah to New York. Of fifty-four souls on board, all -were lost bu: fourteen of the crew. OUR FOREIGN* CORRESPONDENCE. P.uiis, December 12, 1SC?. A Foreign Legion is forming bore, composed of Swiss, Belgians, Austrians, etc., said to be designed to go to Mexico, to take the place of tbe French soldiers, now on duty there. As pertaining to the same point I may also add that the Austrian government has recently authorized an enlistment of 2,000 men a year, during the next five years, ior the Emperor MAXIMILIAN. The friends of Mexico, however, are endeavoring to procure the wholo contingent at once, thinking, I suppose, that troops aro more needed there now than they arc likely to be five years hence. M. ACGUsnsE T. DE XrSBBIDS, thc son of tuc Mexican ex-Emperor, on the Cth inst., addressed a note to thc editor of the Eeenevitnt, in which he corrects some mis? takes, made by the said editor, iu his account of the Beveral members of this family. He says: "The Emperor ??TEBIDE, my father, left five sons .md four daughters," . etc., etc. You know these princes are to be MAXIMILIAN'S heirs and successors, i. e., in case he should die without issue, and in case, furthermore, he should die Emperor of Mexico. Spain appears to Lave a great faculty for getting into trouble. Marshal O'DONNELL and his colleagues have a ?'big job" on hand. With a bankrupt treasury, .thepeo? ple anything but loyal, the Chambers in opposition, tbeso Ministers allow the hot-headed Admiral PAEEJA to blunder them into a war with ChiU. I suppose they thought it safe enough to bully a weak Ettie Soutb. American Republic-. But in this they find themselves very much mistaken. Little Chili has abundance of Spunk, draws back, rolls up his sleeves, and cries : ! '.'Now come on, old Don Quixote, and fire away, if you dare!" The wholo quarrel is so palpable a piece of ab? surdity, so clearly nothing but bullying on thc part of , 'Spain, that every mar?timo power of Europo and America has remonstrated against it in the strongest ; terms. And there old Admiral PABEJA still lies before . Valparaiso, where he hos l>een threatening a bombard - ment for over four months, and has not yet fired a shot. If Spoin sbjould^nerslst ha her course, sho will inevitably . . bot her head 'against a stonewall, chili has already *_ issued a n-omboi?of letttrs'of marque, and it will not be "". .*c~5g~br^>r.?lti? wiii'fo-iinanU'h marine- win bo a thing of ibo past! But I think the protests of the""Great Powers have put an effectual quietus on this tempest in a tea? pot. Ia my last letter I had a short paragraph about Italy; end should bavo mentioned that thc new Eingdom bas been recently recognized by Bavaria and Saxony. [The Queen of Naples being a Bavarian Princess, this act must dash into atoms tho last prop of the deposed Nea? politan royalty.] The other German Slates will doubt? less soon follow; and his Majesty of Hapsburg, and his Holiness the Pope will find ere long that history cvor repeats itself, and that they must now swallow ibetr wrath, and Uko George UL, of Euglaud, in the case of the ' thirteen American Colonie,, acknowledge their late in? surgent subjects as sovereign and independent. You have ere this read tho Bccouut of the death of King LEOFOLD. There is a great deal said and written about him, just now, and speculations, surmises and prophecies aro met with everywhere regarding the future of Belgium. Tlie young King is not thought equal to bis position. Ho is said to have neither the wisdom nor tho tact of his illustrious father. Faction runs high in the Belgian Parliament, and foreign interference is dreaded by many. Tho French papers, however, indignantly throw back all such imputations. They say that France could have possessed herself of Belgium in 183L if she bod sought territorial aggrandizement; France wants peace, &c. But inasmuch as the Integrity of Belgium is guaranteed to her by all tho great Powers, I do not think we need fear a dismemberment of the little King? dom, and still less her being swallowed up alive by auy Of her neighboring gourmand*. The French, by the bye, always put on a patronizing air wheu they discourse of Belgium or Italy, and feel proud of their prosperity-they both being considered the protges of France-a sort of adopted children. The Americans had a great dinner at the Grand Hotel, on President JOHNSON'S Thanksgiving Day, numerously attended. I was not present myself, but learned that some two hundred persons enjoyed this splendid ban? quet. The company was fine, the wines were good, tho potage, the releves, the entr?es, the entremets, kc, kc, all in the highest style of tho art. Toasts tvere drunk, speeches made, and all went merry as a marriage bell; bad not one ill-bred American (who seems to justify M. DE LAMAETINE'S picture), marred the entende cordiale, by an unseasonable outburst of patriotism. When the toast was given: "To his Majesty, the Emperor of the Frene' ." this marplot jumps np and eries out: "No American can drink (bat teas*, while .-. bingle French sol? dier remains in Mexico." But no O?C heeded bim, and the noisy music scon drowned his effervescent national enthusiasm. General ScuoElELU's toast, "Tho old friendship botweeu France and the United States; may it be increased and perpetuated," put everything to rights; the more so, as there bad been so many bellicose rumors in connection with his arrival in Paris. I have said nothing thus far in my letters about Ire? land and Fen bul ism, although it bas been one ot the leading public topics for some time. This sileucc on my partis not ow; ag to any want of interest in, or sympathy for, Ireland. Quite thc contrary. I have been a warm friend of Ireland and thc Irish since 1S-17, watched the rise and progress of the struggle for liberty in HIS to its sad denouement, afterwards became acquainted with several of the most distinguished exiles, the misguided victims of that revolution, and with them had frequent conversations on the present state and future prospects of Ireland. Tho Fenian movement, I knew from its in? ception, was doomed to the same unhappy fata as the ?meutes of '93 and and I was deeply grieved when I found tho extent and ramifications of the Order, both la Leeland and in America. Tho French have a greal deal of affection and sympathy for Ireland, for varions rea Bons, the chief, doubtless, being the hereditary national hatred of perfide. Albion. Both nations being Catholic in religion, is another strong boud of union. Many Irish soldiors of fortune, moreover, have shed their blood on French battle fields, and contributed not a little to the lustre of the national arms. The trials, for high treason, ' Of UK. unfortunate Fenians, both in Liverpool and Dub liD. are watchod hero with tho greatest interest; and thc i-scapo of STEPHENS was hailed with delight by tho whole ' French nation. The latter, I hav e reason to think, is in Paris at this time. I had tho pleasuro of grasping an old friend by tho j hand a few days ago-Mr. JOHN MITCHEL, well known j to many of your readers. He looks rather better, though ? a trifle older, than when I saw him Inst, at Richmond, on : the second day of April, 18C5, when the baud of relent- ! less tate had tightened its ?rasp upon the poor Confedc- \ racy. Mr. MITCHEL keeps himself very quiet here, ap- ? parently not taking the least interest in any of the great political questions of tho day. nc is very reserved and cold ia his manner, and although one of the most bril? liant writers I have ever met, by no means as facile or interesting in conversation. Ho is a little turned of fifty. I should say, looks habitually sad and thoughtful, and is considerable of a pessimist in bis views of life andmon. This indeed, is uot very surprising;for,if ever man has been hardly dealt with nnd persecuted, JOBS MI?CHEL is that man. His has been a very che? quered career, far. surpassing the heroes of romano- : but, through it all, misfortune seems to have marked him for her own. I have ever felt the strongest sym? pathy for this poor exile of Erin, and ho and his interest? ing family have my devoutest, most heartfelt rwy? for their welfare nnd prosperity. The papers here are delighted to get h?h. of a piece of scandal about the 'English royal family. A great deal is said about thc difference between the Queen and the Prince of Wales, which took Its rise by the policy adopted by Lord PALMERSTON'S Cabinet, in regard to the Schles? wig Holstein imbroglio. This breach lias been daily growing wider. [This antagonism between the rising ami thc setting sun seems to be one of the normal con? ditions of Court lifo. History teems with simile instan? ces.] Now we leam that the Princess HELENA, third daughter of VICTORIA, aged twenty years, is to murry Priuce CHRISTIAN, brother of the Didtc of Augustenbnrg, who has lost his all by thc event of thc late war of tho Danish Duchies. Tho Duke is now a Prince Lackland, and, of course, his younger brother, thc son-in-law of England to bc, is no better than a Dutch beggar. Why VICTORIA should have selected him as the husband of her daughter, is difficult to divine, since this step is highly displeasing to both the Danish and Prussiau Courts, and thus will be likely to increase thu family quarrel. "Tho Gardens of tho Luxembourg" is just now the all engrossing subject of discussion. Thc prefect HACSS ?AN has issued a decree, selling n part of these cele? brated grounds, (to bo cut up into building lots and streets,) for thirty millions of francs. Vandal, barbarian, Goth, and every other complimentary epithet of the catalogue, has been hurled from nil sides at thc devoted head of the prefect. And yet, poor man, be ia not in thc least responsible for it; so far from it, be is person? ally opposed to thc step. M. FOULS appears to be the true author of this piece of finan cooring. Poets, Novel? ists, pamphleteers, caricaturists aud iudictcrs of para? graphs, all are scratching their quills in pions indigna? tion at this unparalleled sacrilege. Petitions are pouring in to the Senate, and to the Emperor,-the burden of all of which is "Woodman, spare that tree." My quarter (the Latin) and the Faubourg St. Germain are in a high state of excitement-and a mere spark would set this whole inflammable mass into a revolutionary blaze. The Emperor, I presume, will find it to his interest to countermand the prefect's decree. One of the houses to be razed to the ground, iu case these gardens are "im? proved," and the adjoining streets straightened, is the ono in which CHARLOTTE COBDAT killed MARAT. The Parisian rabble has a high vencraation for this revolu? tionary relic. The Court stu.' at Compiegue, having a fino time, the Klug and Queen of Portugal at present there as guests of their Imperial Majesties. Prince Napoleon still ob? durate. PtuE HTACINTUE, the celebrated pulpit orator, opened the season' of Adront, a few evening* linc?, In Notre Dame. The Archbishop' of Paris was present. Tho con? gregation numbered over 4000 persons. Ho preaches there every evening, and never has a less number of hearers, Lord BROUGHAM, thc papers state, recently passed through France, to his pleasant restdeuce near thc Medi? terranean, at Cannes. The cholera delayed hts migra? tion somewhat this year, it is thought. Lord BROUGHAM is now thc oldest public man In England, and his name suggests volumes of reminiscences, historical, literary and political. Tho annual pilgrimage to Cannes, I fear, will not bo repeated ninny times more, and with him will die the last great connecting link botween Eng? lish past and present. What a rich legacy of science, lcaruiug, wit, wisdom aud experience lie might bequeath to the fortunate heir, were these testable commodities. M THIERS {Itomanontm ullimnt, he also) notwith? standing tho weight of years, is not resting on his oars, nor on his past laurels. He is said to be as hard a stu? dent as ever. He is at present publishing a History of Art. He set out iu early life, lt appears, as a paiutcr, and now, in hts old age, returns to his first love. bentiment is shocked at thc announcement of a rail? road in progress, through Judien. The idea of Beth? lehem a railroad depot, and Golgutha a wood and water station ! Horribly practical, to bc sure. I have some idea of taking a ruu across the chanuel, and spend my Christmas either in London oriu Dublin, but I may perhaps send you another letter from Paris before I loavc. AESCULAPIUS. OUR NEW YORK LETTER. [FBOM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] NEW Yonu, December 27.-For moro than a quarter of a century-we will not say how much more, as we, like Ute ladies, do not like to publish to the world our exact agc, being a single mau matrimonially inclined for a little more than over a quarter of a century then, have wo witnessed Christmas celebrations in different cities, towns and modest villages in thc United Suites. It has never, however, heretofore fulJen to our lot to witness such a celebration as this great city can boast of this year. On Sunday, tho day before Christmas, the rain feU In torrents, casting a dampening gloom of disappointment upon thc bright anticipations of the morrow's festivi ties, thnt had for days and weeks past cheered the hearts of old and young. Dut ou the morrow came the glorious suu, shining in all his majestic splendor, and disj ci? ting the gloom ns it dispelled the cause, and drying the children's tears as it soon dried tho streets, thronged with happy, pleasure seeking pedestrians. The places of wurship vied with each other in the grand solemnity of the religious celebration of the an? niversary of thc noly Nativity. The members of the Episcopal Churches assembled in large numbers, crowded congregations attending Divine service at St. John's, Gracechurch, ot. Paul's Chapel, St. Luke's, the Church of the Holy Communion, au-.l the Chapel of the House of Mercy. lu thc Catholic Churches the solemn Midnight Mass was celebrated on Chtistmas Eve, and long before tbs suu arose on Christmas morning did the Holy Festival commence in St. Patrick's Cathedral, St, stephcu'6 Church, St. James, St. Peter's and others. AU who have ever attended these grandly imposing religious festivals know that, the effect produced by witnessing them can not be adequately portrayed lu a feeble peu picture. Let us leave the churches, then, even whilst the swelling tones of the organ aud the harmonious blending of the music of hundreds of exquisite voices yet tremble in the early morning air, creating little wa*-- of sound that break against the house-tops and sprinkle drops of hap? piness, which penetrate thc roofs and fall like heavenly dew drops on happy sleepers, not yet ariseu to catch the glories of the Christmas sun. Come, now, out-doors into thc streets of the great city, and let us look around. Whence comes this strange, almost unearthly sound, that breaks upon the ear with such a terrible din, and makes one imagine that aU tho imps from Pandemonium had broken loose, after "tak? ing a horn." It is the Bound of horne, but not created by spirits of either kind. It is, however, the only outlet that happy Juveniles eau find for THEIR exuberant spirits ou this morry Christmas day. Let thom blow-let them blow and be happy-let them blow and make a noise, for oven full-grown men do sometimes blow their own horns to make a noise in this world. Buildings were decorated and dressed up, ladies were dressed up, gentlemon wore their Sunday clothes, tur? keys wero slaughtered, liquor was drank, some people were drunk, and all were happy. The rich were happy, and tho poor wero not forgotten. The various charita ole associations took care of them, and a million mouths' eat c million good dinners on that" happy Christmas day. At night-although thousands attended balls and par? fies, or remained at homo to receive happy, welcome., guests-the streets were thronged, and tho theatres, crowded to excess. Thus passed Christmas, 1SG5, inj New York city. , j Speaking of theatres rorainds me of tho fact tba* *h<| eminent tragedian, Edwin Booth, is to mako his sjjfl pearauco ncxt'week at thc Winter Garden. Of all ; thJ infamous, scandalous articles the infamously notorious j Prince of blackguardism-of course, I refer to the James | Gordon Bennett-bas ever published in his infamous J paper, the cowardly, petty, disgraceful, contemptible at-J tack un Edwin Bo nb, stands forth as tho great capping< o. tho climax-th's ont-heralding of tho Herald. Tho i whole country knows that Edwin Booth is no more to blaine for his brother's act than "wa"* AbcEW he blamed? for Cain's-for the blow that struck down Abraham^ Lincoln brought as much pain and sorrow to tho heart of Edwin Booth as it did to any heart that beats within thc breast of any mau in the United States. s Thal, tho Herald, actuated by spleen against the mona-' ger of the Winter Garden (where Booth ls to perform),' because he doo3 not choose to advertise therein, should. bring up the story of the assasination, with tho inten? tion of prejudicing the public against tho assassin's brother, is unmanly, contemptible and Infamous. Th* world knows Edwin Booth as a great tragedian; w know him perso-,ally as a high-toned gentleman, a mau of striet integrity, a man of talent, and possessing a molest affability of demeanor that lands a graceful charm to all. Thc catiro press of tho country will unite' in condemnation of tho cowardly blow that seeks to bring this gentleman on a level, in point of piibh> odium, with the contemptible assassin who attempts^! murder his well-deserved reputation. 93 Tho Fenian cause, which has of late been in a sorj^H decline, hus bern very materially bolstered up br H alliance with "Les Eds ?e la Liberte," a French 0~uW dian organization formed for the purpose of sbakinj ?SW tho yoke of the mother country, and coming under ?kb 1 folds of thc Shir Spangled Banner. England can put j the French-Canadians and Irish-Americans h<.rtdu ren? i?t in a very short time, unless the United States Government chooses to open its mouth to receive toe j offeree, plum. But wo have plums enough, and not. worth our while to fight for any more, at least pt?lil the i Southern plums are put back into tho great governmen? tal' pudding. New York seems to bo "growing with its growth, and strengthening with its strength." Magnificent private, mansions are springing up from day to day. On limb Avenue, between Fifty-fourth and Fifty-fifth str???t?av magnificent brownstone palace has Just. been firr-??8L which cost about $120,000. Near to lt, on Frn'-jtWR Btreet, four handsome residences have just been VUljS?. at a cost of $00,000. Several similar buudlngsAre rinjr in progress of erection ou Lexington Avenuc.^etween Forty-fourth and Forty-fifth streets. Five more oLgo1 name sort aro going up on Forty-sixth-street Ia "yt this is an ever growing city, and Paris and Londiu mtt j look to their laurels. - H Kislori, the great Italian tragedienne, is still dehnt ing tbe European world. It has always been a tmvHfrJ of surprise to us that no enterprising Yankee has tits ! undertaken to engage her for a professional tour ou the American Continent. Shewna theonlyrival of thegpsat Bachel. We saw her in Paris ten years ago, and cold? er her-now that Bachel is no more-beyond aU dfubt or dispute tho greatest actress living. If Jamos Gota?ou Bennett wishes to play a card that will trump tho ticks of all the non-Herald-advcrtislng .managers, let,. Bim build a theatre In New York (be has plenty of mo!fey], and set up a company in it with the great itistorl t**-its head. We do not make this suggestion to injure^-the managers, nor to benefit thc Herald; but we ari'actu? ated by the purely selfish motive of wanting to searls tori once (or Several times) moro. The members of the photographic profession -aiTi grumbling about the '.eternal Revenue Tax. Theyt?on?" plain that "apothecaries, confectioners,- lawyers," pn? duce brokers, Ax., only pay ten dollars per an^injo,. whilst the likeness-takers have to pay twepty.fitttjJT?.. lars. They havo sent a memorial to Congress,: s?nng" them to "look npon?that picture,-and on this," and nc; to coro pel a mau to pay more for making piotqXwthaK for making candy or c. s tor-oil, or condor ctn g sujhir?^ Should this letter reach you in time for pubUcaUo?'o? New Year's Day,' I send to your readers all-especially ? the ladies-a happy new year from MOULTRIE. SPECIAL NOTICES. ?5- MESSRS. COURTENAY ?c TRENHOL1T, Commission and Forwarding Merchants, Newberry, & C., will be prepared to furnish TRANSPORTATION EOE COTTON to Columbia, S. C., from all points on die Greenville F.ailroad and tho Blue Rldgo Railroad, ?t greatly reduced rates, upon tho completion of the Soub Carolina Railroad to Columbia, which may be cxpectd on 1st of January, 18CC. For particulars address us i. Newberry Court House. wfmC Dccembc- 27 ,03-NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF CH ARLE J TON.-Dr. WM. L. FOSS offers his PROFESSION.* SERVICES .o the citizens of Charleston, and calls the? ' attention to his treatment of Chronic Diseases generali-, < especially Chronic Cutaneous Diseases, delicate ?ffe- I Rons and Carbuncle-as his treatment in those diseass is far superior and entirely different to thc old mode >f practice, and based on a successful experienc? of moe j than twelve years' standing. No mercury, arsenr, iodine, caustic nor acids used, and no particular restit? uons rerpiisito as to diet. I have been practising medicine in Barn weU District fa sixteen years, and am well acquainted willi the effects ant treatment of that protean and morbific agent, miasm also typhoid fever, convulsions, chorea, and other dh eases to which thc human system is hubie; and hav cured inveterate cases of cutaneous diseases in a JOT : weeks that had existed for years and bathed all previou j treatment. Offlco and residence, No. 183 KING-STREET. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, December C mwfl7* WM. L. FOSS, M. D. ! KxT THE WEEKLY RECORD CAN RE PUR-, CHASED at H. P. EUGG'S, Market-street, and M. II. QUINN'S, King-street, at which places newsboys can bo supplied. j OS- So papers will bo sold from the Office in Hayue street. December 1G DR. H. BAER.-OFFICE AT THE DRUG STORE of Mr. A. C. PHIN, Meeting street, near Mar? ket. November 22 MAYOR'S OFFICE, \ CHARLESTON, December '."J, RfCS. ) j BY BEQUEST OF MA JOB-GENERAL DEPENS, ALLI BLTAIL LIQUOR SHOPS ANO BAR-ROOMS will be closed on ifonday, thc 1st Jauuary next. Captain SIGWALD, Chief of Police, io charged with the execution of this order. P C. OAILLARD. Mayor. December 3o 2 HEADQUARTERS FIRST SUB-DISTRICT,) MiLIrAUv DISTRICT or CHABLESTON, ! ( IIAKLLSTON, s. C., December SK)/1805. ) [GENERAL Otto, No. tw.j NO ENLISTED MEN WILL HEREAFTER BE allowed to be absent from their quarters tn the City of Charleston, either by day or night, except with passes, which must be signed by the Comaum Ung Officer of their Company, or the Officer with whom they arc serv? ing, and must be given in limited numbers and as re? wards of good behavior. Orderlies, Clerks, Ac, will at once be provided with permanent passes. Patrols will bc organized, wno will arrest any soldier found violating this Order. By command of Brevet Major-General CHAS. DE VE?. GEORGE S. BURGER, Capt. Sith X. Y. V. v., A. A A. Genend. December 30 3 HEADQUARTERS, FIRST SUBDISTRICT,) MILITARY DlSTKICT OF CHABLESTON, CHARLESTON, S. C., December 2S, 1S05 ' [GENERAL ORDERS, NO. 92. J L Major L. ST?BER, 47th Penn. Y. Tots., is hereby | relieved from duty as Provost-Marshal of the 1st Sub District, Military District ol Charleston, ami will report | to his Regimental Commander for duty. IL First Lieut. FRANK GE:i>E, Sita X. y. y. Vols., having been assigued to duty, at thia post, by order from District Headquarters, ia hereby aunonu'-ed is Provost-Marshal of the First Sub-District, Military Dis? trict of Charleston. He will be obeyed and respected ac? cordingly. By command of Brevet Major-General CHAS. HEVENS. GEORGE S. BURGER, * Cap?. 51th N. Y. V. Yola,, A. A. A. G. December 29 J 3 SPECIAL NOTICES. Fr* FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-THE J?i >?\al Meeting of the Corporation of thia Church will ybo b*ld in tho Lecture Room, To-Morro\o Afternoon, 2d january, at 4 o'clock. Tho punctual attendance of the rc?'-holders ia particularly requested. , _ By order of tho President K Janunry 1 1* R. B. BOWIE, Secretary. f^?rs- THE PEOPLE'S NATIONAL BANK OF jCHAK^EBrON-January 1, 18GG.-In conformity with Bba ckartcr, and by order of thc Board of Directors, this ^Baal; wiU be opon for business To-Morrow, the 2d inst., t aft) o'clock A. M. H. G. LOPER, I January 1 1 Cashier. ^J?f?rKOTICE.-CONSIGNEES PER SCHOONER ! X?VTD FAUST, from New York, aro hereby notified I tot she is This Day discharging at Kerr's Wharf. G oods j Anainlng on tho wharf at sunset will bo stored nt cx , 5rsc ani Ttek of owners. j giggery 1 3_D. J. STURGES, Agent. lit NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.-THE SCHR. j -S?^TAH, from Baltimore, is This Day discharging at ?jtoici ..thin tic Wharf. All goods remaining uncalled fcf?r at sun set, wUl bo stored at risk and expenso of j pwnors. WILLIS & CHISOLM. frnnary 1_l CONSIGNEES' NOTICE_THE MER? CHANT'S REGULAR LINE 8CHR. LOUISE CROCKETT, iwiil commenco diocharging cargo at Adger's Wharves fJThirDay. All Goods not called for at sunset, will bo .stored ot their risk and expense. . WILLIAM ROACH, ?Corner East Bay and Adger's South Wharf, ary 1 * 1 GENERAL TAX OFFICE, MARKET HAIL, LNG-STREET, JANUARY 1, 18GG.- Public notice ?ls hereby given that thia Office will be open This Day, and on eachsuccccding day . (Snudays execptod), from tfc'lock.?jlV to 2 P. M., until thc first day of Feb ri^7, incHsjlWfor tho receipt of Returns of Taxable Pretty in the Parishes of St. Philip aud St. Michael. J_ FLEETWOOD LANNEA?, jr Tax Collector St. Phillp aud St. Michael. january 1 _1,15? ;*35- "THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF l'CflABLESTON."-CHARLESTON, 30TH DECEMBER, le?V-In pursuance of authority from tho Comptroller Eof the Currency, and by virtue of a resolution of tho Boord of Directors, this Bank wUl commence business on Tuesdny, 2d January, at 9 o'clock A. M., at their Banking House, formerly " Bank of Charleston." ' December 30^ " , WM. C. BREESE, Cashier. \ ??*tJJL PERSONS HAYING CLAIMS AGAINST Jo Estate cf WILLIAM BIRNIE, deceased, wUl pleaso |nd"r {Sc same, duly attested; and aU persons indebt ^w?lpleaso make payment to tho undersigned. MATTHEW OGILVIE, ) Qualified WILLIAM BIRNIE, J Executors. ember ll mw8 ^NOTICE TO COTTON AND NAVAL af?ssESJJglPPEBS.-The undersigned is prep?^d to V'A3H ADVANCES on shipments of FfLinco (^TBrst-class Hou ?es ls Ne w York and Li verp'ooL . L ;>"y- - WILLIAM H. wjsmWi?, ' 'LW:A\ui>%.za S^ttar-'s.?'N-a-.'n-ESot-?Jar, fyJ"? W. C. BEE & Co's., corner ct East Bay and Tataderhorst's I vcharf. December 28 J83- NOTICE TO LOTHOLDERS.-IN CONSE? QUENCE of the depredations being committed on the Grounds, no one will be allowed to attend to any lot ex? cept those employed by the Company. J. J. STROUB, Docember 1 Secretary. ESTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. CHARLESTON DISTRICT.-By GEORGE BUIST, Esq., Ordinary,-Whereas CHAS. H. BEHRE, of Charleston, "Joweler," made suit to me to graut him Letters of Administration of thc Estate and Effects of HENRY SCHRODER, late of Charleston, Store Keeper: These arc, therefore, to cite and admonish aU and singular tho kin? dred and creditors of thc said HESS? SCIIBODER, de? ceased, that thoy be and appear before me, in the Court of Ordinary, to bo held nt Charleston, nt No. 3. Rutlcdge street, on tho 15th day of January, 18GC, after publica? tion hereof, at ll o'clock In the forcuoou, to show cause, if any they have, why tho said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this thirtieth day of De? cember, Anno Domini 13Cj. GEORGE BUIST, January 1 m2 Judge of Probates. ?3- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA CHARLESTON DISTRICT.-By GEORGE BUIST, Esq., Ordinary. - Whereas, MOSES LEVY, of Charleston, Police Officer, made suit to mo to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate and Effects of JANE STEWART, late of Charleston, Spinster : These are, therefore, to cito and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said JASE STEWART, deceased that they be and appear before me, in thc Court of OP dinary, to be held at Charleston, at No. 3 Rutledge-street" on 15th day of January, 1SGG, after publication hereof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause. If any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this thirtieth day of December, A. D. 18U3. . GEORGE BUIST, January 1 mi Judge nf Probates. ta- AWAY WITH SPECTACLES.-OLD EYES made new, without Spectacles, Doctor or Medicine. Pamphlet mailed free on receipt of ten cents. Address E. B. FOOTE, M. D., No. 1130 Broadway, New York. November t) ?3- HILL'S HAIR DYE-FIFTY CENTS BLACK OU BROWN.-Instantaneous In effect, reliable for natural appearance, beauty of color and durability; also the cheapest aud best iu use. Depot, No. (16 John street, coruer of William street, New York, and sold by ? Druggists and Fancy Goods Stores everywhere. | . November 29 Gmo ! ' ?3-MARRIAGE AND CELIBACY, AN ESSAY OF j WARNING AND INSTRUCTION FOR YO ENG MEN, just published by the Howard Association, and sent in ? scaled letter envelopes, free of charge. Address j . Dr. J. SELLL1N HOUGHTON, Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa. j. . November 4 :)mo I. KB"ITCH ! ITCH ! ITCH ! SCRATCH ! j SCRATCH! SCRATCH !-WHEATON'S OINTMENT I ] WILL CURE THE ITCH IN FORTY-EIGHT HOERS. \ -, Also cures SALT RHEUM, ULCERS, CHILBLAINS, and j - all ERUPTIONS OF THE SKIN. Price 50 cents. For I 1 sile by aU Druggists. By sending CO cents to WEEKS ! A: POTTER, Sole Agents, No. ITO Washington-street, ; ( Boston. Mass., it wUl be forwarded by mail, free of post- ? age, to any part of the United Staten. November 8 5mo j ] ?3- SPECIAL NOTICE.-"GREAT OAKS FROM . little acorns grow." The worst diseases known to the . J human race spring from causes so small as to almost ; defy detection. The volumes of scientific lore that fill ? ( the tabjes and shelves of the medical fraternity auly go ' to prove and elaborate these facts. Then guard yourselves while you may. The smallest \ pimple ou tho skin is a tell-tale nnd indicator'of disease, j It may fade and die away from the surface of the body, . but it WiU reach the vitals, perhaps, at last, and death ? - be the result :.ud final close. MAGGIEL'S BILIOUS, : ] DYSPEPTIC, ai cl DLIRRHEA PILLS euro where aU 1 others fail. Wrh ile for Burns, Scalds, Chilblains, Cuts,! and all abrasions of the skin, MAOGI.'X'S Salve is in. ; g faUible. Sold by J. MAGGIEL, No. 43 Fulton-street, j New York, aud all Druggists, at 25 cents per box. September 25 lvr ! a STEELE'S ? "HAT HALL" CIBCULAB. JANUARY 1st, 1866. III ADDRESSING HIS NEW TEAR CIRCULAR TO ;hc pubUc, thc Proprietor of thc almost world-renowned .HAT HALL," No. 323 King-street, opposite the Mer :hants' Hotel, cannot pormit the occasion to pass with? out expressing his heartfelt thanks to his very numerous patrons for the very liberal manner in which they have ibown their appreciation of tho great reduction made in ho prices of HATS since tho opening of the .* HAT 3ALL," in 1849. ? The Past and tho Future, with curtains hung, sepa? rates from our view thati which wo once saw and that shich is y?t to be seen. But Memory, grateful Memory, wings to the mind of the Proprietor of tho "HAT ?ALL" tho Past. It is truly a privilege, aUowed us by lim who watches over us, so recall to view in the mind icts of kindness received from feUow-man. In this strain of thought, STEELE returns his thanks :o tho public in^general for tho* unbounded, yos, un iqnalled, support which he has received-particularly the mpport received sinco his return from active servico m ?he "Confederate Army," which ho joined with honest mnvictions in defence of his dear, dear, Sunny South. Tho earth upon its axis turns, And many people frown; Revolutions, now and then, Must turn them upside down. STEELE'S "HAT HALL" WAS INSTITUTED IN 1849, under just canvas enough to steady the ship into port with its first stock of merchandise, which goods were readily bought up. for which STEELE wiR ever feel grateful; since which timo tho watchword has been "onward!" "onward!"-for but two things aro requi? site for success, and these two things aro absolutely necessary to tho accomplishment of tho desired object. They are-first, a foundation in truth, treating all alike, on the one-price system of doing business, which is a good basis ; aud then, tndorui table and well-directed en? ergy for its full development to an actuality, which means something moro than simply opening a store and niling tho shelves with goods, and standing up and look? ing at them. No one yet over accomplished anything great who did not abu high ; and many things, regarded in the outset is impossible, have been accomplished by cne?y and perseverance, backed by a high and noble rosolve to do di that could be dono by human effort. That the wiR is dmighty, is too strong a term; but thcro arc few things sclow the stars that human effort and ingenuity cannot reach. For tho future, we would recommend to those who purchased in tho past to continue, for mutual interest, ia deal at th.y'.HAT HALL." 'Tis true, the "HAT SALL*' has ru"SSB. whteh govern its dialings. It solicita >nly cosh trade? and prouts*.tatt tho' prices are loweri 'or HATS and CAPS sold there than tho samo goods caa ' JO procured for elsewhere. There are some who may lave disapproved of tho rales; bnt as STEELE approves )f thom, that settles thc question. In pausing a moment to query myself, what next? jrlght-eyed Fancy seized my hand, and roso with mo softly inte tho air, about as high as a prudent balloon vould think it safo togo; then suddenly-no, that's a ittlo too strong; I must not try to excito my readers' tredulity-say, then, I went at a speed about half way jctwccn a streak of lightning and a streak of chalk. I .bink that would bo safe, "ts Medial rei tutissimus ibis." Vt any rate, in about three minutes, I wrote and dodi rated to the public tho following: Of all thc thousands that have bought STEELE'S Hats and Caps, so finely wrought, Some, although "few and far between," Perchouce have disappointed been. H so, albeit ho has not heard That disappointment has occurred; Ho stands prepared (if proof there be), Tho oversight to romcdy For 'tis his rule, repeated o'er, To every salesman in his store, To think no time or pains ill spent, That gives a customer content. When tho "HAT HALL" was planted, it contained the germ of success, which then ouly needed tho fos? tering care of a discriminating public to bring it to full maturity. This care has bceu exercised, and the fruits have been part--en of by thousands who acknowledge Its utility. It ?3 no longer an experiment, nor do tho prospects of its humble founder rest upon conjecture. It is firmly cstabUshed in public estimation, and bids fair to live long, producing and reproducing advantages to many. STEELE, Hatter. January 1 1 JU Hats ! Caps ! I AM NOW OPENING, AT THE NEW HAT STORE, No. 2GI Kins street, opposite Hasel, A VARIETY OF NEW AND GRACEFUL HATS AND CAPS, For Gent's and Boy's Wear, CONSISTING UF ALL THE LATEST STYLES, VIZ : The Lapland Seal Hats, Black. Lapland Seal Hats, Brown. Drab Dashers, Blue Saratoga. Black Saratoga. Brown Rusher. Black Derby. 3-olden and Faust Hats. Also. Ken's English Turban Caps. Hen's Blue Navy Caps, &c, &c c. H. JOHNSON, No. 269 King street, OFFOSITE HASEL. January 1 1 S?NH?TT?N HOTEL, MURRAY-STREET, ?EC0ND DOOR FROM BROADWAY, OPPOSITE THE FABE, NEW YORK. IT. HUGGINGS, Proprietor. December ls mwfJaio The first National Bank of Charleston. Charleston, Dec. 30.1865. Sit Ucccreiiiftimmuitg mit ber autboritnt bom Comp* treuer ter Gurrcnc?, unb in SyelflC ciiic? a?cfcbluffc? bee 2/ircctercn, irirb tiefe ?ant ibrc ?efeb?fte am Ticirftaa ben 2tcn Januar nm 9 Hbr flHorgcntf, in tbrem 58<mt0e* b?ubc, friiber i?ant ton ?barlcflen er?ffnen. Jan. L SB. 0*. SSrecfc. Gdfirrt. COMMON CLOTHING, LOW-PRICED KERSEY, AND SATINET PANTS MD JACKETS, At "Wholesale. EDWIN BATES & CO, Ko. 124 Meeting street. January 1_ ff ENGLISH CUTLERY? DIRECT IMPORTATION. JUST RECEIVED, AN INVOICE OF ENGLISH CUTLERY, CONSISTING OF 190 VARIETIES POCKET KNIVES. SHOE KNIVES, I BUTCHER "KNIVES, TABLE KNIVES AND FORKtt SCISSORS, SHEARS. The attention of dealers is solicited to this superior Tarie ty. 'EDWIN BATES & ca, . No. 124 Meeting street." January 1 ' ff PAPER ANS STATIONERY' WAEEHOUSB, JOB PRINTING OFFICE, ACCOUNT BOOK MSrFAi'TORir, SOUTHWEST CORNER MEETING AND MABKET-OTSV __i. . , JOSEPH WALKER, p. AGJ?NT AND TYPE, F^saass^?& AND PRINTING MATERIAL, STATIONERY, WRITING PAPERS, WRAPPING PAPERS, AND BAG?. ( LIECKS AND BLANK BOOKS ON THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND THE PEOPLE'S NATIONAL BANK. JOB PRINTING AND BLANK BOOK M1NI?F1CT??RLN6 EXECUTED LN THE BEST STYLE. AGENCY FOR HERRING & CO.'S PATENT CHAMPION FIRE, DAMP AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFES. HERRING A- CO. HAVING HAD OVER TWENTY FIVE years' experience in tho besiness, and their SAFES having stood most succ?ssfiiUy the severest tests, beth of Fire and Burglars, and being used by ft large proportion of Hanks and others through the whola country, they arc offered for sale with the utmost confi? dence. The inner lining of the BURGLAR PROOF SAFE81* composed of HERRING k FLOYD'S PATENT CKYS TALIZED IRON, which has withstood successful}- aD. attempts of the best mechanics to DRILL through iL The following is one from many of the largest Foundries in the country, including the Novelty Iron Works ; MoNT<;nMKKY Inns WORKS, \ Nltw YOHK, April 19, lt)G2. > Messrs. nEnitrsc, k Co., "J.">1 Broadway : 1 GBSTLKME.V-I have given HERRING & FLOYD'S PATENT CHYSTALIZED IRON a thorough test, and find it a perfect protection against DRILLING. I put it in the hands of one of our best mechanics, and find it will resist auv Drill we can make, after a lon;,' trial, and Using up all the DrlUs we eon make. WE ARE OBLIGED TO ACKNOWLEDGE OUR INABILITY TO PENETRAIT IT. I consider it impossible for a Burglar to put a bolo through it bv anv Drills he can usc, when placed as yon" use it in your BURGLAR PROOF SAFES. Very n-specttuUv, MIERS COR YELL, January 1_2_superintendent "1?M J, TAYLOR & CO,, SUCCESSORS TO CAMERON & CO., PEGS NIX IRON WORKS, enter into contract-for MACHINERY of every descrip? tion, cither home manufacture, or from the North or from Europe; aud hope, bystiKtattention to business, to merit the patronage heretofore liberally extended to tho ? Mr. HENRY A. BURN will be happy to attend to tho wants of our friends in thc Boiler Department. Repairs promptlv attended to. Charleston, January 1, lsC6. imo January Z