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TUESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 20, I860. SKETCHES OP. TI.AVEL. BY C1. W. W. LETT-it Ni'Mnrn xx. TlANOvr.n, Germany, 18GC. Tho Bun-na oki town o? Hamburg, which it ia nail! wa- f-ttl-le- hy Chaiii.-UAunb in ?io eighth Centwrv has tho finest commercial port?n tho continent of Europe, and In many respects ia tho moat interesting etty. It ia ??t>?ato 1 on tho River Elbo, ?sixty milo- from its ootranoe into tho North Soa, anti ia conncctcil by nicano of canals with the Baltic. Hamburg ha. a population of 200,000. It ja cminontly a commercial city. Tho imports amount to one hundred and fifty million dollars por annum, and the exports about tho samo. The average nambo, of vessols arriving is about 5000. Nearly all tho topar*, and exports of Northern Germany pass through tho port of Hamburg. In 1812 the city was visited by a torriblo firo, which ragod for four days, laying in waste twenty thou sand houses, rendering homeless moro than 30.000 people. Largo sunn? of nionoy and provisions wore scut from all quarters of tho globo to roliove tho Biiflerors. Aftor tho great firo tho narrow Bt'rcct. were both widened and straightened, and magnificent 8torohotiso3 and dwellings orccted, which would do credit to Paris. "Tho established religion is Lutheran, but all denominations aro tolerated. Twenty thousand Jows resido hore. Tho city was formerly oncirclcd by a wall four miles in circumference, which has boen torn down, and roautiful ornamental walks havo boon laid out on tho sito of tho old usoloss fortifications. At tho beginning of the ninoteonth contury Hamburg was ono of tho most prosperous citios in tho world. Morchauta flocked horo from all ports of Europo, bringing with them immonso treasures, which thoy vainly hoped would bo socuro from the warliko commotions at that timo agitat ing the country. As Hamburg was a freo city, and neutral in religion and politics, thoy thought it would not bo molested. But when Napoleon copturcd Berlin and was master of Prussia, ho rogarded tho rich town of Hamburg as a rightful Bpoil of war. Heavy contributions woro laid on tho inhabitants, and tho city was annexed to the French Empire. Aftor Napoleon- unfortunate march to Moscow tho French were compelled to evacuate Hamburg, and tho city was occupied by Russian soldiers. In 1813 tho French again be siege- the city, which thoy captured after a month's resistance. The French commander, Davoost, ia said to havo exercised the most cruel atrocities upon tho people. In the depth of winter ho drove ?very porson from the city who could not furnish six months' supply of provisions. The conso quonce was, all the poor hod to leave, and some twelve hundred mon, women and children perished from cold and hunger. A monument has boon erected to their memory. Napoleon was-, without doubt, ono of the greatest generals the world over produced, but I would not, for all his glory and fame, have the blood of the myriads o? human be ings who peri?hod under his ambitious tread ?stain ing my skirt.-ho deluged Europe in tears and blood. I have viaited the Stock and Gold E_c_o_igo of Baltimore, Philadelphia, Now Tork arid Boston; the celebrated Bourse of Paris, Vienna and Berlin; but none of them interested mo bo much as the Mer chants' Exohango of Hamburg. Tho magnificent building which was completed just before tho firo in 1812, although enveloped in flames, for tunately cscapod destruction. I went with m7 guide an hour beforo 'Change, for the purposo of examining tho building, reading room, Ac. Ono of tho Directors explained to mo how a merchant in a crowd of five thousand could bo found without difficulty. Tho immense hall, which is capablo ol accommodating six thousand persons when stand ing, is laid out on tho principio of the radii of a circle At 1 o'clock wo took our stand in the gal lery, among numerous spectators, both ladies and gontlomon, where we coidd look down upon the vast assemblage of merchants. Tho hum of five thousand human voices Bounded like the roaring of a waterfall. In this daily gathering of mer chants you find tho cautious, frugal German; the bold, dashing Russian; the livoly, clevor French man; tho confident Englishman; the sharp, shrewd Yankee ; and last, though not least, tho cautious, lively, bold, confident, sharp Jew. I was introduced into tho extensivo reading room, which is supplied with nowspapors and jour nals from all parta of tho country. The Exchange is tho centro of intelligence, commercial and po litical, foroign and domostio. A telegraphic offico ia kept in the building for its use. Scarcely any one ia engaged in business who is not a member of tho Bourso of Hamburg. Tho old city, fortu natoly, was an r.lly of Prussia in the rocont war. Sho has, consequently, boon permitted nominally to maintain her indopondoncc. Having spent two pleasant days in Hamburg, 1 loft for the City of Hanover by railway. The country through which wo paaa'ed waa quite lovel, and generally unproductive. It is a portion of the immense plain of sand which oxtonds through Hanover, Prussia, and as far east as St. Pctors hurg, in Russia. The moat of the land is oxtrcme ly p?or) producing littlo elso than barren heat, and forest, of scrubby fir. Near the railway sta tion in Hanover I found a good hotel, with com fortablo accommodations. This ia the new town Hero aro broad streets and handsome buildings But Old Hanover inteieatod me most. Thii portion of tho city is a fino specimen of an antique continental town. Many of tho stroots aro narrow and crooked, and the houses, which aro often foul to five stories, project with each story aomo tw( foot, forming almoat an arch ovor the streets. / very novel eight was houses with gables towan tho strcota. From tho monument in Watorlo< Platz I had a fine view of tho city and surrounding country. Tho Palace and other public buildingi woro occupiod by tho Prussians. Hanover is nov practically a Prussian town, with a largo garrisoi of blue coats. I saw sovoral thousand troops re viewed by tho Crown Trincc. It is expected hi will removo horo with his family, and mako Han over his futuro home. His court wiU doubtless to as splendid as that of the ox-King. I feel sorry fo Zing Geobqe, who is old, blind, and qnito help less. Tlio inhabitants havo made up thoir min? that nothing that thoy can do will avort tho no? state of things, and thoy will bo found as read dancing attendance to tho now ?b tho old King Tho. inhabitant-, howovor, gonorally regrot th loss of thoir indopondoncc Tho compulsory military service will provo a hard ship to tho annexed kingdoms and freo cities, bu such is tho fate of war. The barrack accommoda tiona in Hanover aro largo, but not sufficient ti accommodate tho troops that garrison tho town sovoral thousand mon and officers aro billottcd 01 thecitizons; thoso who aro ablo pr?vido ?marton at about fifty cents jier day for tho soldiers as signed to them. This billotting system ia particu larry hr.rd on tho poor; many of tho citizens have scarcely made onough during tho past year tt ?upport their own household. Thov havo heoi boardtug (?) tho Prusuians for moro than three moiithB, and aro quito tirod of tho business, os pociaHy as thoy do not rocoivo any compensation Tho year 1860 has boen fatal to tho Germanic thrones and freo citiod ; Prussia will quito abaorl Northern Germany und Austria tho Southorr States. Prucaia will bo tho strong "Protestant power and Austria the Roman Catholio. Belwonr these two groat empires, differing so widoly ia ro? ligioii and politica, thero will necoasorily bo strifes and huartburninge. Tho Austrian ompiro cannot exist as mi independent nation until it has in somo way wiped out tho disgraceful defeat so recently experienced. Austria is already marshalling hor annie!?. Whon bIio has pcrfocted her noodlo-gun it will bo Gorman nicct Gorman, and thon will como tho tug of war. G. W. W. LEONARD CHAP?N & CO., NOS. 20 AND 22 HAYNE, AND KOS. 33 AND 35 PlfflM? STREET. Carriage and Harness Warehouse. I71YERY VARIETY OF VEHICLES AND HARKESS ON li HAND AND BUILT TO ORDER, at reasonable prices for cash or city acceptance. ALSO, Wholesale Drug House. PAINTS. OILS, GLASS, DYE STUFFS, MEDICINES. Perfumeries, Brushes, Cologne, Wines, Ac, at LOWEST TRICES. L. CHAP?N. B. W. WARRAN, Drugslst..T. S. HEMMTNGWAY, M*. D. November 10 su PMTT & WILSON BR0TI1ERN, WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS AND Manufacturing Chemists, HAVE REMOVED TOE-R ENTIRE STOCK OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET ARTICLES, IC. TO THE Old Drng House of Haviland, Steven son & Co., N0. 23 HAYNE-STR?ET, CHARLESTON, S. C, ANDAR? PREPARED TO SELL AT MOST REASON ABLE RATES. Purchasers will do well to call. November 14 lmo DR9. RAOUL &LYNAH, Market and King Streets. ALFRED RAOUL, M. D.A. M. LYNAH, M. D. ARE CONSTANTLY 1"*_*CFJ"V1NG FRESH AND well selected stocka of DRUGS AND MEDICINES SURGICAL mSTRUMENTS PATENT MEDICINES TOILET AND FANCY ARTICLES Pl-RFUMERY, 80AP8 COMBS, BRUSHES, Ac, Ac, Which thoy offer to the Publlo and tho TRADE In gen eral at tho LOWEST CASH PRICES. Coll and examine our stock. PRESCRIPTIONS Put up at all hours, day and night, with the greatest care. AS- Country orders eoUcltod. thatu November 8 A Treacherous and Deadly Foe! i ? PAIN AMD NOISES IN THE HEAD. Dr .^Norton's New Remedy FOR CATARRH, AND MODE OF *I_i__A__-ENT IS THE ACME OF PERFECTION. IT B1"*_**AKS UP T-TX8 "T-'RRIBLE DD3EA8E AT IT8 Fount-in Head, and removes at once all tho wretched symptoms of this loathsomo malady, such as Pain in the Temples, Offem-Te Diaehargea, Obstruction of tho Breath ing Tubes, Repulsivo Breath, Snapping Sounds in the Ears, Absont-MindodncBs, Mental Depression, Dimness o? Vision, Boro Throat, Hacking Cough; re a toroa tho sonso of Tasto and Smell, and permanently cures the dIncase in ali its types, forms and stages, with absoluto cortalnty. This remedy and modo of treatment, Uko the disc-se, is peculiar. In co-sis'- of the inhalation of harmless li quids from tho palm of the hand. The immediate relief It a (Tords la alono worth ten times tho cost of the reme dios. Norton's New Pamphlet on Catarrh is out. Informa tion never before published. Call at our nearest Agency, or send a stamp for it. Proparod by GERBET NORTON, No. 11 Ann-street, New York. Brs. RAOUL & LTNAH, CITY APOTEOiXARIES, November 1 tbstuGmo Agent for Charleston. AGRICULTURAL IMPa-MW WARM0?SE AND SEED STORE, No. 140 Meeting street, OPPOSITE PAVILION HOTEL. little & marshall, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in AfiRIOllLTllRAL IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, SEEDS, &c. AGENTS POR THE EXCELSIOR ROLLER GIN, FOR HAND, HORSE OR BTEAM POWER. Till- HAND OIN WIM. TURN OUT ONE HUNDRED POUNDS OF GINNED COTTON PER DAY WITH TWO HANDS. AGENTS FOR THE UNIVERSAL SAW GIN, Gleaner and Condenser. HAND GINS FROM l8 TO 80 SAWS. POWER GINS FROM HO TO 100 HAWS. THE HAND GINS WELL, TORN OUT FROM BOO TO 700 POUNDS PEP. DAY WITH TWO HANDS. mHE CliEANER AND CONDENSER ATTAC*H_IEN. J in on ENTIRELY NEW FEATURE, and a great ac quisition to tho Gin proper. It is very simple in con struction and operation, and requiros no appreciable fore? to drive It, It serves to separate all tho vast amount ol fine dust and sand from the glnnod cotton, which, by the ordinary process, would bo deposited with it, and be packed in baloa for market, Tho Condenser also prevents tho possibility of firing tho ginning buildings, ovon if the Gin 1-iolf could genera te Aro (which this Glu cannot do). It occuplos but littlo space, and may bo oporatod in al most any building, however small, and wheu d?sirable may bo used in the open Hold. It 1b entirely portablo, and, with the Gin, forms A COMPLETE GINNING E8 TAULI8HMENT OF ITSELF, which can bo movod from plantation to plantation. Tho saving in tho erection of buildings suoh na aro re? ?ulrod for these Gina and Condensers over tho cost ol loso required for other ginn, will far exceed tho entire outlay for the30 improved Universal Cotton Gina and Condensers complete for use. Agents for tho CLARK SORGHO MUX and COOK'S SUGAR EVAPORATOR. Agent? for ARCHAMDAULT'S PORTADLE STEAM ENGINES. "Agents for tho INGERSOLL COTTON PRESS. LITTLE & MARSHALL, No. 140 MEETING-STREET, 0PjP0-1TJ- PAVILION HOTEL. Aujjuo t al truthoSmofi CLOAKS, SHAWLS, AND AT Tlir. luuiw EPSTIN & ZEMANSKY, 294 KING- STREET, (Corner Wentworth Sta,) WOULD RESPECTFULLY CALL the attention of tlio Ladies of Charleston and the conntry Tisitors to their large and choice stock of CLOAKS, ranging from fonr dollars each and upwards ; SHAWLS from two dollars and fifty cents each and upwards ; a nice lot of DRESS GOODS, to suit the present season, at twenty cents per yard ; the hest quality of MERRIMAC PRINTS at twenty cents per yard,; and all other goods usually kept in a ilrst-class Dry Goods Store. A few fine BROCHA SHAWLS, with scarlet centres, aud a variety of other colors, at very low prices. A few fine TELVET CLOAKS, of direct importation. The above Shawls and Cloaks are of the best material and of the best manufacture, and are suitable for choice purposes. Will be sold at greatly reduced prices. We have received a choice selec tion of FANCY GOODS, suitable for Holiday Presents. A tall is respectfully solicited. EPSTIN & ZEMANSKY. November 1C _ lmo * F U R ST* A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FURS, AT THE TEMPLE OF FASHION, C. H. JOIINSON, NO. 269 KING STREET. November 19 3 NEW GOODS, NEW GOODS, AT THE CHARLESTON HOUSE, STOLL, WEBB & CO., ?NO. 287 KING- STREET. \??TE BEG LEAVE TO INFORM OUR FRIEND8 ANII ? V tho public tbat wo have quite recovered from the shock of tho late fire, having re?oive- burge additions in Stock to each department. Wo aro .till running off somo Goods at very low prices, which aro very desirable. We would call sp?cial attention to somo very de sirablo and SEASONABLE GOODS, S-Cn AR, A FULL LINE OP BLACK CLOTH CLOAKS, NEW BTYLES A NEW LOT OF FRENCH KED GLOVES for Gents and Ladies; worm Gloves for Winter. BLANKETS, BLANKETS. PLANTATION BLANKETS in all qualities ENGLISH DUFFILlSlANKETS ENGLISH PLAIN8 AND KEB8EY8, all Wool SUPERIOR BED BLANKETS, in all sizes and qualities. REAL WELCH FLANNELS. AMERICAN FLANNELS IN EVERY QUALTTT, RANGING FROM 33 TO 76 CT8. Consumers will find it to their advantage to call and examine tho abovo mentioned Goode. We will guarantee to soil all Goods at as LOW PRICES as they"can bo bought in the city. All of tho abovo Goods will bo sold at low prices, by STOLL, WEBB & CO., No. 387 King street. November 7 PLANTATION CL0TB1NG. LOW PRICED CLOTHING, 8DTTABLE FOR FREED MEN, from $4 lo $10 a suit, to which wo Invito the attention of Merchants, Factor, and Planten, EDWIN BATES J. CO., Novomber 7 30 Ho. 134 MEETING STREET. PLANWI?WOOLLENS. KERSEYS, SATINETS, BLANKETS, FLANNELS and other Low Woollens, for plantation use, for Balo by ' EDWIN BATES & CO., November 7 3Q No. lil M-XTING 8_-tE_7I, JOHN 8. FAIRLEY. RUTLEDGE WILSON JOHN S. FAIRLEY & CO., Wholesale Dealers in FANCY GOODS, WHITE GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, FURNISHING GOODS, ETC. X NATTE 1-IF. ATTENTION OS HKTAII. MERCHANTS IN THE CITY AND THROUGHOUT THE COUN TUY to their complot- aasorlmcul ?if tlio above ui.utioti eil doods, now being opened at No. 37 1IAYNE STREET, THE OLD STAND OF MESSRS. HYATT, McBURNEY k CO. Tliclr Stock has been acierto.- with great caro and a thorough "nowlcdgo of the wanls of the ________ peo ple, acipiircd during innuy years experience in business in this city. Our business motto will be Quick Sales and Short Profits. ORDERS WILL BE CAREFULLY AND PROMPTLY FILLED. JOHN S. FAIRLY St CO. Tlio subscriber ?h particularly desirous of renewing businc.B relation? with Uni custoiaera of his old house, MARSHALL, BURGE _ CO. J. S. FAIRLEY. October 4 2mo MRS. S. J. COTCIIETT, "Emporium of Fashions," No. 263 King street, < n \iu,;;sio\, ?? c. I FRENCH MILLINERY AND ARTISTIC DRESS J MA1?INO IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. Ladies', aUnscs' and Children's Dresses, Bnsqwm, Socks and Cloalis cut by measurement, and a perfect fit guaranteed. Trimmings and Patterns of tlio latest Paris and York Fashions received every month, and sent to any part of tho conntry on receipt of the amount. Send for circular. OctotKT t? ?mo MILLINERY, CLOAKS, MRS. S. WATTS, 274 King street. -? A I. A ROI- ASSORTMENT OF BONNETS AND PLATS OF THE LATEST STYLES. RIBBONS, VELVETS. FLOWERS, AND FEATHRS. DRESS GOODS. RICH MOIRE ANTIQUES, BL'K AND COLD SILKS, FRENCH POPLINS. BOMBAZINE, MERINOES, . EMPRESS CLOTHS, REPS, BARETZ, ALPACAS, DeLAINES AND SCOTCH PLATF.DS. WORSTED-GOODS. BREAKFAST SHAWLS, SONTAG8, NUBIAS, CHILDREN'S HOODS AND SACQUES. CORSETS. BRADLEY.} HOOP SKIRTS, OF THE LATEST STYLES. -o N. B. CLOAKS opened IRIS DAY, "hieb she rcspectfuUy invites the public to examine before pur chasing elsewhere. lmo November 1 FASHIONABLE DRESSMAKING AND MILLINERY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. P' APE-R PATTERNS OF ALL THE LATEST STYLES OF CLOAKS, MANTILLAS, BASQUES, Ac., furnish ed at low rates. Miss E. J. BONNER. Broad-st-cot, Next east of Mansion Bouse. November 1 lmo WATCHES CLOCKS. JEWELRY, &c. 5 NO. 307 KINOST. rpHE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD RESPECTFULLY CALL attention to thejr handsomo assortment of GOODS, CONBIBTIHQ OF ! FINE WATCHES, in Gold and Silver casca, with the best quality movements of English, Swiss, and American manufacturo CLOCKS of French, Swiss, and American make, variety of patterns An elegant assortment of JEWELRY, In sets, half Bets, &c. RINGS in great variety STUDS, SLEEVE BUTTON8 SILVER WARE, PLATED WARE Bcsldo many useful and ornamental articles Boitablo for presents. . Tho proprietors being practical workmen, tho purchas ers may roly on tho quality of their goods being v?hal they aro represented. Special attention given lo repairing WATCHES, JEWELRY, &o. Old GOLD and SDL VER bought or taken to exchange. AI4.AN& SIDDONS, NO. 307 KING STREET. November 10 ftu_mo ^SOUTHERN Mutai.] Lifo iHsnrance Company. C. A. I.c-A_SB.1-I_, Agent. OF THE ABOVE COMPANY, WILL ATTEND TO any busines? Uleroo!, as iiB?n?!, At No. 30 BKOAD _______ - jbo Ootobor 33 CARRIAGE EMPORIUM! CARRIAGES, ROCKAWAYS, P?LETONS, GERMANTOWNS, BUGGIES, HARNESS, ScC, &G, Constantly on hand and for sale" at th the lowest figures. -o-, * ALSO, PATENT STRETCHED, CEMENTED RIVETTED LEATHER BELTING. Every Belt warranted to give entire satisfaction and sold at Manufac turers' Prices. GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF PRODUCE AND MERCHANDISE OP ALL KINDS. R. W. GALE & CO., NOS. G M ? WITWI1 ST., Charleston, S. C. nf.GM w.u. mum o. o. umta November 20 WM. S. CORWIN & CO., % DP.AT.F.R8 D? CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, IMPORTERS OF FINE WINES, TEAS, &c., NO. 259 KINO STREET, OPPOSITE*. HASEL, (BRANCH OF No. 000. BROADWAY, NEW YORK.) AIX ARTICLES KOLD FROM TIIIS ESTABLISH MENT ore of tho first quality. Wo sell no goode but what wo can rocoinmond and warrant to bo PURE and GENUINE. Goods delivered to all parta of tho elly, freo of charge. October 20 KENTING AGENCY. LANDLORDS AND TENANTS SUITED. HOUSES RENTED-PLANTATIONS AND FARMS LEASED-Houses procured in any part of tho City at a moderate charge to Tenants-Plantations and Farms procured in any part of the Country, Charges moderato. Call and register your names at our of-cc. SMITH k McGILUVRAY, *Roal Estate Agonte, No. _7 Broad street, November U South nido, near State street WILLIAM QUINEY, WHOLESALE GROCER AND Commission Merchant, \0. 102 EAST HAY, . CHARLESTON, S. C, BUTTER, CHEESE AND PROVISIONS. O'v" Liberal advances mado on consignment.--, November jq , PROVIDENCE COMPANY'S CONCENTRATE? COTTON AND CORN FERTILIZER. DIRECTIONS FOR U8E-8AME AS NO. 1 PERU VIAN GUANO, AT LESS THAN HALF T-OB COST. Barrels 2DO pounds each ; eight to tho ton. HUNT & BRO., Agents, ACCOMMODATION WHARF, CHAl-LESTON, S. C. Novo?-bor 1 _2mo 50th YEAR OF PUBLICATION? MILLER'S ALMANAC FOR 1867. NOW "READY. A COMPLETE HANDBOOK FOR THE PLANTER, Merchant, Mechanic, Navigators, Ac. Price per hundred ?13.00; $2.00 por dozon, IimAM HARRIS, Publisher, No. 69 Broad street, C1 aries ton, S. O. November 10_Imp THE JACKET OF GREY, AND OTHER FUGITIVE POEMS. BY SIRS. C. A. BAIala. IN MEMORIAM OF OUR LOVED AND LOST CAUSE, AND OUR MARTYRED DEAD-"OUTNUMBERED NOT OUTBRAVED?" For salo nt RUSSELL'S, HOLMES AND COURTE NAY'?" BOOK STORES. 'D3' Subscribers will rccci v? their numbers at as early ? day na poeaiblo, Koitjuim 1?