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FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER l?, 1863. LARGEST CIRCULATION ? TBE STATE. LARGEST CIRCULATION IN TBE CITY. ?S-?BCE MST OF LETTERS EE MAINING ir?, tlxe IPostofllce at tlxe ericl of each weeli is j>"u."blis?iecl ofBL oially in THE D AILY NEWS every Friday moming. "LOCAL MATTERS. WE WOULD '".all particular attention to the large number of business advertisers on our inner-pages, at whose stores will always be found goods of every description offered. Oar country friends and patrons should look io the advertisements before they come to the city to buy their stocks, for, as a general thing, they are sure to find cheap goods and liberal terms with liberal advertisers. Adver? tising is an evidence ol business, and with such partiea you may deal to advantage, for quick sales and small profits generally rule. MAYOR'S COURT, December 13.-Fonr men. named LAMONT, SMITH, RODGERS and PERERE, who fill the highly responsible positions of runners for sailor boarding houses in Elliott street, and who had been arrested at tho request of the Captain of the ship Screamer, for coming cn board of his ves? sel and attempting to entice away his hands before they had finished their work, were brought to the bar for examination, and the Mayor referred the whole affair to a magistrate, as there is a very stringent State law in the matter. But few per? sons know the terrible outrage that have been com? mitted upon the poor seamen by this class of men and their employers, and it would reflect lasting honor upon any administration which would break up the entire system. A sweep, of small dimensions and of very sooty appearance, who did not behove in being a jour? neyman all his life, but undertook to raise himself io the dignity of a boss, and therefore proclaimed from the top of a three-story chimney that he was ready for any good opening that might offer, was seized by the police when he came down, and will now stay five days in a place where the only open? ing is locked up. As this has been the fate of many other ambitious individuals before him, and as there was a prospect of a fresh loaf of bread every day of his incarceration, he took his sentence very kindly. A diminutive specimen of the African race, who had been detected stealing ship-carpenter's tools, to sell them, as he said, to the junk shops, at five cents a pound, was imprisoned for one week. IDLE Boys.-The many residents of our city must often be struck with the great quantity of idle boys who usually roam about the outskirts, especially, of the town, and who, if they have homes, spend very little of their time at them. Illy dressed, and certainly not well fed, their ap? pearance alone would attract attention, did not their loudness of talk and coarseness of language cause them to be sooner observed by passers-by. Their ages are generally from six to eight, to fourteen or sixteen, and there are several whom we have noticed that must be eighteen years of age-quite old enough to' have a knowledge of a trade. While they stroll about in daylight, squabbling on matters which they do not under? stand, at night.they congregate .at certain spots, making themselves a nuisance to the several neighborhoods, and as they are evidently growing up to be vagrants, we think the. city should begin with them at once, and give them a taste of the imprisonment which is in store for them when they get older. We are aware that at the present time, as our police is in a better state of efficiency than it has been for years, these youngsters keep them? selves more shady, and are less liable to arrest, but let a drum be beat or an engine company parade, and they will soon be seen in the streets in full strength, sputtering their oaths and slang with an astonishing volubility. We are in hopes that our police, and particularly the detective force, will keep an eye on this portion of our popu? lation, who, no doubt, often possess information of matters that would be useful to them, if not really actors in many scenes which come before the offi? cers of the law. ON THE WING.-A few days ago, it came to be the good fortune of this present writer to fall heir to a holiday. He cast about for a place, where he safely might let off the accumulated steam of many days and many nights; and at the same time lay in a new stock of health, vigor and buoyancy. After some consideration, it was decided to take the - Booth Carolina Railroad, and with Mr. V. L. STARR for Conductor, we had a very pleasant time. j There was not much to note on'the way. The country looks drear and cheerless. The melan? choly pines alone making any: attempt to "the wearing of the green." A few freedmen here and there in the fields; this was arare sight, however, this not being a busy season .on the plantation, and this, moreover, being the time when negroes are wont to travel in every direction "hunthV Christmas." We saw many of them on every train. ? Freedman ia a migratory bird; the young gentle? man is on his trave'a., The oars are not as often stopped because of cattle on the track, as was the. case formerly. Whether , it is because there now is but little cattle, or that the bovines have learned to keep out of the way, we are not prepared to say. . . : We do not know whether the Fence Law has been -Abolished; but we had' abundance of proof fi that fences"have been abolished. Occasionally we saw a relic of the ancient "worm," thit generally fe a Sadly dilapidated condition, iii - The -weather was very cold on the morning of our departure, ice an inch thick covering all the ponds and fairy lakelets along our'route. Icicles a foot long: could be seen, hanging, like stalactites, from every pump..,- We. felt the cold still more at night in Anguf.t?, where the people very wisely kept in doors, and took violent exercise to keep the chill off the blood;'this inference we drew on passing Masonic Batt, where the Mechanics' Fire Engine Company were gyrating on the light fan? tastic. There were other establishments, also, where appropriate exercises were in order, every few minutes, all to keep out the cold; ' We had not time sufficient to -pay our devoirs to the craft. After visiting some private friends of ; . .I other days, we lookedin at"the " CkmslMi?icmaliatr office, and regretted that it was too cold and too late for us to circulate further. - Augustas from a business point of view, looked ? ;.i -Adll,.the.; only life observable being ia the numer? ous hoop and cloth-covered country wagons in . Broad street. At night we wished very much for our young friend POZNANBEI'S gas multiplied It is very much needed here-that ils to say, if it will pat two gas lampe where there is one now. Broad street has a fair share of lamps, but the parallel and'cross streets barely enough to make, darkness visible. On oar return homeward next/day, we stopped witb-frien* H? Sami- who keepsltheAiken H???:, Mr. S. ia ono of those raro aves, who can keep a hotel. The Aiken Hotel, under the auspices of our host and his excellent wife, has earned a wide celebrity. We had often heard of it, and doubted; but faith now is firm. The house is well situated, attractive in appearance, and well kept. Messrs. Pom. & MYERS, who hold forth at tho Railroad Hotel at Branchville, have also effected great changes. The house, now is well kept, and, we believe, does a fair business. Here we had the good fortune to meet again with our friend, the Star Conductor, who v?as m charge of a train hound from Cohimbia to Charles? ton. Other groat Railroad Kings soon joined us. We did not know what to maka of it. Some Rail? road Convention not far off. We had with us Mr. P. K. COBURN, Supervisor of the Charleston Divi? sion; Mr. W. T. MCKEWN, of the Columbia Divi? sion; and Mr. J. H. BUCKHALTEE, of thc Hamburg Division-all old and trusty servants of the Com? pany, and all jolly fellows, too. A TREMENDOUS S AFC-The enterprising agents I of Messrs. MARVIN & Co., Messrs. W. M. Bran & Co., have just brought out a large and elegantly built j safe for Messrs. ALLAN & SIDDONS. It is a beauti- \ ful specimen of workmanship, with folding doors, and weighs 3950 pounds. IMPORTATION OF FINE BRANDY.-Our young j friend, N. DEVIN, of Market street, has just re- | ceived a direct importation of a most superior arti? cle of brandy from France. It is in bottles, and is as fine a specimen as the greatest lover of the j article would wish. DORBAUK & MENEE.-These gentlemen, whose tailoring establishment is at No. 188 King street, have, at the present time, as fine a stock of cloths, cassimeres, &c., as has ever boen in the city, and they are prepared to make them up for gentlemen in a style that cannot be surpassed. Their Vestings, of silk, velvet, ?cc., comprise a most elegant assortment, and are really worthy the ex? amination of all persons who intend purchasing an article of that kind, now that the holidays are ap? proaching. Their goods being selected with great care, and their workmen of the finest, they always insure the highest satisfaction to all who favor them with their patronage. THE WONDERFUL STORIES OF FUZ-BUZ THE FLT, AND MOTHER GRAUEM THE SPIDER.-This is a hob? day book for children, filled with fairy tales of a most interesting description, and illustrated with wood cuts that will delight their Rifle eyes. Among all the pleasures that the approach of Christmas affords us, none equals our witnessing the happiness of the little ones, and therefore every effort to promote their enjoyment must gratify us; and as this work has been most beauti? fully gotten up from the press of J. B. LIPPTNCOTT & Co., especially for them and their amusement, and as it is really a nice little book, it is pleasing to us to recommend it to them. We received our copy from Mr. J. M. GREER, corner of King and Beaufain streets, who has the book for sale. To SMOKERS.-A pipe that is a pipe may be seen, at JOSE JARA'S store, in King street, that surpasses 1 anything of the kind ever brought bo this city he- j fore. It is a monster meerschaum of the first quality, handsomely carved and richly mounted with silver, and, though from its size, one would suppose it tO weigh about six pounds, it does not weigh one. It is to be put up for raffle, and would make a handsome Christmas present from some son or grandson to their venerable sire. SWEETS FOB THE SWEET.-Dur readers, we feel assured, will be gratified to learn that our towns? man, Mr. KINSMAN, who so lately had their sym? pathies in his misfortune by fire, is on his feet onoo moro. His . advertisements for . several days past have been announcing that he has reopened his store, his saloon, and his factory. O? the qua? lity of the wares there dispensed we need say no? thing. What Charlestonian knows not of KINS? MAN'S cakes, his crfe?m, - his pies ? "Mince Pies J fresh every morning"-think of that, gentle read? er ! Wedding cakes and candy, fruits, toys, and fancy boxes-in short, everything that roan,, wo? man, cr child can want, to make he, she, or it hap- | py, is here found displayed in the most tempting variety and profusion. To PLANTERS.-We would call the attention of planters to the Charleston Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store of Messrs. LITTLE & MARSHALL, at No. 140 Meeting street, opposite the Pavilion Hotel, where a flagstaff has been raised, with a vane the design of a plough, emblematic of their business. On this staff will also float to the breeze a flag with the word "plough" thereon, which, I from the locality of their house, will constitute an excellent beacon to planters visiting the city, as it | j may be seen for a great distance in Meeting i street. This reliable house keeps always on hand a large assortment of the most approved and im? proved agricultural implements to be found in thia section of country, adapted to the cultivation of cotton, rice, and provisions, and all the^labor-sav? ing utensils, mills, gins, shellers, threshers, Sec. They are also agents for the celebrated 'Ingersoll j Hand-power Cotton Press" and '--? onpareil Wash ing Machine," which has given general satisfac? tion wherever they have been introduced and keep constantly on hand fresh garden seeds of superior quality. IMPORTANT DECISION-The Salisbury (N. C.) Ban-1 uer says : It is reported that Gov. Worth has been notified j by Gen. Sickles, military commandant' of that de? partment, that there shall be no more corporeal punishment in North Carolina for any .cause. Whereupon the Augusta ConsliliUionisl B&js : Mark that-'Jfor any cause." Mothers andi schoolmasters will please take notice. It would be 1 worth while investigating, whether Gen. Sickles is interested in..Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup or I not. "No more corporeal puuishment; ? (Fudge 1 We wager that every fond parent in North Caroli? na will admini ter double doses of spanking, till the notification of Gen. Sickles be revoked. Un? happy babes of the nursery 1 Unlucky urchins at Dotneboy's Halli This is an argument aposteriori, and from its origin', evidently "Sicklied over with the palo cast of thought." DENTRXFICE.-The purest and most dehghtfol article now before the public for cleansing and preserving that muoh-tc^be-admired and natural ornament, to ladies and gentlemen, the teeth, is Dr. SOLOMON'S celebratedTooth Powder arid Wash, which has stood the test of years, and has always recommended itBeK as a superior article. It is to j be found at the handsome Hasel street Drug Store!,7 which abounds in articles useful and ornamental, and where the curious may find much to gratify their taete; among which are some beautiful china I jars, with likenesses of many of oar late Confede I rate Generals. .5 : : FRESH BEEF for sale at stalls Ho>. 87, 88 and 39 f from eight to ten cents perjo^atr^^ , 8* -* A NEGLECTED COUGH, COLD, OR"Bois THROAT. j which might be ' checked by ? simple ' remedy bi te 1 Brown's Bronchial Troches," if. allowed to pro : gr esa may terminate seriously. 1 For Bronchitis, ' Asthma, Catarrh, and Consumptive Coughs, '?The i Troches" are used with advantage, giving often I times immediate relief. Smgers and pub?o speak ' ere will find them also excellent to clear the voice ;;:.>*>"..; $),ui inn**ri X>.W? <J-J2 ?:? . .. . SPECIAL TO THE LADIES.-At Mrs. S. J. COTCH ETT'S Emporium of Fashions, No. 263 King street, can be found the largest and most choice selection of "millinery" in the city, and at tho lowest prices. Ladies buying for the country will do well to call j and examine before purchasing elsewhere. Particular attention given to country orders. * - mwf LATEST ARRIVALS !-The famous Wizard, "San? ta Claus," has arrived in Charleston, and establish-1 ed his headquarters at VON SAHTEN'S BAZAAR, No. 290 King street. Come and see his beautiful exhi? bition for the holidays. tuthfm4 -o- -^fei MARSDEN'S PECTORAL BALK for Coughs? ?olds and Asthma. KING & CASSIDEY, Agents. GOODRICH, WLNEMAN & CO., Agents. BUSINESS NOTICES. Auction Sales This Day. WILBUR St SON will sell this day, at their salesrooms I corner of State and Chalmers Btreets, at half-past 10 o'clock, the entire contents of a wholesale and retail shoe store ; also, 200 cases assorted wool hats. Surra & GTIXIVRAT w?l sell this day, in front of their j office, No. 27 Broad street, sign of the red flag, horses, j mules, buggies, wagons and furniture. BOWERS & Sacos will sell this day, at their store, No. 127 Meeting street, opposite Market, at 10 o'clock, an as- j s ort ment of furniture, chairs, looking glasses, &c. J. & W. KNOX w?l sell this day, at their sales rooms, No. 138 Meeting street, opposite the Pavilion Hotel, at 10 { o'clock, a large consignment of mantillas, dry goods, toys, &o. MTT.ER BRAKE will sell this day, at his store, corner of j King and Liberty streets, at 10 o'clock, 100 cases of boots | and shoes.. MCKAY & CAMPBBLI, w?l sell this day, at their cash j auction-house, No. 65 Hasel street, opposite new Post office, at 10 o'clock, new and second-hand furniture, liquors, groceries, double team spring wagon and horses, truck, Ste. A Fact "Worth Knowing. The best investment for an invalid, who suffers from I debility or loss of appetite, is a bottle of FAKKNTN'S He patio Bitters, as it will be sure to give relief. For sale by all Druggists. * f To BAKERS, GROCERS AND FAMILIES.-Do you wish j Flour warranted to make good bread? Do you wish ? Flour that will bring you custom? Do yen wish Flour that will make white bread and not sour ? Then apply to J. N. ROBSON, NO. 02 East Bay, who has always a large stock of best brands Georgia, North Carolina, Baltimore j and New Fork Flour, in barrels, half and quarter bags. December 10 mwf2mos Sleeting of Batchers andi Bakers. Resolved, That the thanks of this body be tendered to I Mrs. EMILY A. JENKINS, for increasing the appetites of so many of our community with her COIXETON BITTERS. MANY BUTCHERS AND BAKERS, December 10 mwf IF von WANT LIGHT BISCUIT, Pie Crust, Muffins, ar Corn Bread, can into HENRY BISCHOFF St Co.'s, No. 197 East Bay street, Charleston, 8. C., and get a box of Pio? neer Yeast Powder, with directions, now in use by the best Hotels and Pastry Cooks in this city. November 10 mwflmo HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICAL NOTICE.-Dra. CLECKXEY & SCHT.EY (of Columbus, Ga.,) having permanently located in Charleston, respectfully tender their services to the citizens, in the practice of Homoeopathy. Dr. C. has had the experience of fifteen years in this school of medicine. Office at our residence, No. ll, S. W. corner COLLEGE and GREEN STREETS (corner of Green). HERVEY M. CLEOKLEY, M. D... .PHILIP T. SCHXJEY, M. D. September 5 lyr "DENTISTS, TAKE NOTICE." WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED THIS DAY, A SUDPLY of Instruments for Local Anesthesia, with Double Dental Tube. All orders for the same promptly fined. SOLOMONS & CALDWELL, CHARLESTON DENTAL DEPOT. December IA ' 1 Hasel-etreet AK ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF "KEEPER OF THE TIDAL DRAINS," TO DEFINE HTS DUTIES AND FIX BXS SALARY, ETC. SECTION L BE TT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN IN COUNCIL ASSEMBLED, That from and after the passage of this uni, Council shall proceed, at their next regular meeting, to elect a Keeper of the Tidal Drains, to serve until the next annual election of the City .Officers, and annually thereafter at the same time and in the same manner as other City Officers are elected, so long as it shall remain of force. And his du? ties and compensation shall be as hereinafter declared. SECTION 2. The "Keeper of the Tidal Drains" shall keep a record book, in which he shall note, in writing, everything relating to the Drains; and this book shall be always accessible to the Mayor and the Committee on Tidal Drains, for examination. SECTION 8. It shall be his duty to "Flush" the Drains daily, or as often as he may be directed to do so, from time to time, by the Committee on Tidal Drains. SECTION A. The "Flushing" shall be done as follows, viz: When the tide is low and the Drains are empty, the gates shall be carefully closed. When the tide has risen as high as the level from which the arch of the Drain springs, one of the upper gates (to be designated by the Committee) shall be opened, and the water allowed to rush in. The Drains having become foll of water, the gates are again to be carefully closed until the ebb tide has carried the water outside to the level of the bottom of the Drain. One of the lower gates (also to be desig? nated by the Committee) is thai to be opened and the water allowed to rush out This process shall be repeat? ed every day, unless otherwise ordered by the Commit? tee. And it shall always .be don? in the day time, and always in the same direction, viz: from the upper to the lower part of the Drains. SECTION 5. At night the gates shall always be closed, unless otherwise ordered by the Mayor or the Commit? tee, and an abasdsst supply cf water kept in for the use of the Fire Engines, in case of fire occurring. And on an alarm of fire being given, shall cause all water in the Drains to be retained, if tide be on the ebb ; and if on the flood, the gates shan be kept open without walting for instructions. And whenever they are empty, by day or night, it shall at once be reported to the Chief of the Fire Department by the Keeper. SECTION 6. Whenever heavy falls of rain occur, ai timee when fha Drains are fun of tide water, it shall be his duty, by day or by night to visit them and open one or more of the gates, which aban be kept open long enough to make room for the reception of the rain water, without overflowing or straining them, and closed again when the emergency is past. - SECTION 7. He shan make regular dany exan?nat?ons of the "sand pits," removing tho covers of the "man holes" in turn,., and sounding them to see what accumu? lation of solid matter has taken place' in them, and clean? ing them out as often as necessary. He shall note, in the record book, the condition of every pit he examines, and make written reports weekly, or as often as he may be required to do so. to tho Mayor and to the Committee, of all his op?rations in flushing and cleaning. SECTION 8.-HO ahali malte careful ezamtcationa into the conditions of the Drains, both Matins and Latierais, by passing along th? whole course of them daily, or as ou?n aa the.Committee may require. O caning the open? ings of the L&tterals of sand or other solid matters liable to be carried into thom by rain, wind, or the wheels or feet.bf passing vehicle^ animals or men, and otherwise providingfor their perfect preservation from all ?voida? ble obstructions. And fie shall note, in the record book, everything. reqtrfrrng;aLtention, sad give account of it in his reports, v?^v: a, ft SECTION 9. Each, man hole and corresponding sandpit shall be designated in the reporta by numbers, which siebte plainly markedon the posts which have been set up by taeFiroDepartmifflt und if shall be the duty of the Keeper of the Drains io, cause the numbers to be painted on those poete. u . . -~f: SxoxxoK 10.' And tho better to enable biro to acoom* I plish anthis work; it shaU be competent for him to em? ploy labor for cleaning out of the drams, subject to the approval of tile Mayor and tho Committee. SECTIOS IT. For the faithful performance of bis du? ties; as art?vo detailed,- he shall he responsible to the Mayor, and also the Committee on ?? Tidal Drains," sad ho shaU ai no tim? draw any salary, or part thereof, With? out having first obtained the endorsement of the Chair? man of that Committee as a voucher thatheha<i faithful? ly r^ormed his duty. V1 ? SECTION 12- And for these services he shan be enti? tled to a salary at the rate of ilOOC per ?iwtmm, to be paid him monthly, as above proscribed; and should he, at any i time be convicted before Council, of any such neglect of duty as to fhetr judgment may justify his 'removal from office, the place shall be declared vacant the a?ery cease to acme, and another Keeper be promptly elected by Connon. *??.--.*-. ..' ?<?> ---. - ... Ratified tn the Cito Ooune?, ?bia eleventh day of Decem b*r A B?;= one t&raioad eight hundred and sixty-six. _DU8.] ?? v. P. C GAILLARD, Mayor. W. J?, SMrra, Clerk of Council. .' iQLt -flo %?ZLZT*??VW?-*. ". CITY ADVERTISEMENTS. ELECTION OF KEEPER OF THE TIDAL. DRAINS. OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL.-COUNCIL WILL proceed, at ita next Regular Meeting, to bo held on Tuesday next, 18th instant, to an election for a Keeper of the Tidal Drains. Letters received at" thia Office up to 12 M. on day of election. By order: W. H. SMITH, December 13 Clerk of Council. F.LECTION NOTICE. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCLAMATION OF HIS HONOR THE MAYOR, an election will be hold on Wednesday, the 19th Instant, tor one ALDERMAN for Ward No. 4, to fill vacancy occasioned by the resignation of W. L. TRKNHOLM, Esq., and for one ALDERMAN for Ward No. 6, to fill vacancy occasioned by the resignation of E. Waua, Esq. All persons qualified to vote are summon od to attend and give their suffrages. Foils will be opened between the hours of 9 A M. and 12 M., and 2 and 6 F. M., at the following places: Ward No. 1, at the City Hall; Ward No. 2, at the Court House; Ward No. 3, at the Palmetto Engine House, Anson street; Ward No. 4, Hope Engine House, Archdale street; Ward yo. 6, Eagle Engine House, Meeting street; Ward No. 6, Washington Engine House, Vanderhorst street; Ward No. 7, City Engine House, corner of Columbus street and Public Mall; Ward No. 8, City Engine House, Sires street. Managers* WABD NO. X. A. J. BURKE. I JOHN D. MTT,T,F,R. Q. A. DAMON. WABD NO. rt. J. L. YATES. I M. BOLGER. JOHN H?RKAMP. WABD NO. in. JAMES A. DUFFUe. I B. M. STROBEL. S AMER S. HOWELL. WABD NO. IV. E. F. S WEEG-AN. I J. W. EVANS. B. S. D. MUCKENFU3S. WABD NO. V. P. M. DOUCTN. I E. C. KECKLET. W. C. FENLEY. WABD NO. VL C. HICKEY. I J. L. HONOUR. J. G. MARTIN. WABD NO. VII. J. C. BRADLEY. I E. E. BRADLEY. J. M. CALV?.RT. WABD NO. TOI. S. H. PRINCE. I A. F. W. ABRAHAMS. W. C. RIGGS. The Managers of the City Election publish for the bene j fit of the citizens the rules which will govern them in re ; ceiving votes at the Election to be held on Wednesday, the 19th instant: The Qualifications of a Voter. 1. A voter must be a citizen of the United States. 2. He must be twenty-one years of age. 3. He must have resided two years in this State pre? vious to the election. N. B.-This residence must be previous to the election. Temporary absence, without tho intention to change the doznicil, will not effect the right derived from residence. 4. No Store or Shop Keeper, or Commercial Agent, or other person'whose residence is only occasioned for the 1 mere purpose of business, is entitled to a vote. 6. He must have a Town Lot within the City of Charleston of which he bas been legally Beiz ed and pos? sessed at least six months before the election. Not hav? ing such Lot, he must have resided within the City of I Charleston six mouthe immediately before the election. ; N. B.-The months referred to above must be calendar ! months. 8. He must be a free white inhabitant within the cor I porate limits of the city. N. B.-An inhabitant means any resident of thc city, with a bona fide intention to make it his domicil. 7. He must reside in tho Ward in which he offers to vote. Seafaring men who ore domiciled in the State for two years previous to the election, and domiciled six months in the City of Charleston, and having' other qual? ifications, are entitled to vote. As a general rule, no Beaman acquires a domicil by frequenting the port, who does not sail out of the port of Charleston in a vessel owned in the same, because the domicil of a sailor is generally determined by the char? acter and ownership of the vessel. 8. Paupers, non-commissioned officers and privates of the City Guard, and the United States Army, ore not en? titled to vote. " 9. All naturalized citizens wfll he required to produce their certificates of citizenship previous to voting, if called for. 10. No person can vote without their Foll or other Tax Receipt, which the Managers by law are required to stamp or mark. " Oath to be administered to every voter. "Yon solemnly swear (or affirm) that you are qualified, under the laws and Constitution of this State, to vote at this election at this poll. So help you God." Oath to be administered to the voter when his vole is challenged. "Yon do solemnly swear (or affirm) to make true an? swers to the questions we shall ask yon touching your qualifications as a voter, under the laws and Constitution of this State, bo help you God." No person owning a town lot, and not living in the city, shall be entitled -to vote, who comeo into the city purely for the purpose of voting. Section 1st of the Act of 1832, entitled an Act to amend the Act regulating the election of members of Legisla? ture: "Ba it enacted by the Honorable the Senate and House ! of Representatives, now met and ?**fc?rig in General As? sembly, and by the authority of the same. That the Mana? gers of Elections for Members of Congress, of the Legia ! fature, Sheriffs, Clerks, and all other District officers, and also for Intendant and Wardens of the City of Charleston, and also the officers of all incorporated towns in this State, shall have authority to ?A-mMator oaths and exam? ine witnesses in all matters concerning the duties of their I appointment, and to maintain regularity and order at I their respective polls; and if any person shall refuse to I obey the lawful commanda of the Managers while in the 1 execution of their duties, or by disorderly conduct, in their presence or hearing, shall disturb their proceed? ings, they may, by an order in writing, commit the per? son BO offending to the common jail of the District du I ring the day of election on which such disturbance is committed. And such order shall be executed by the Sheriff or any Constable to whom the order shall be de? livered, or if none be present, by any person deputed by the Managers in writing. And the Sheriff, Constable, or other person executing this order, shall be entitled to the same fee aa for other arrests, to be defrayed by the party so offending, before his discharge, unless he shall make oath of his inability to pay the same." Fourth section of the Act of the Legislature of 181? regulating the election of Intendant and Wardens j Charleston : "If any person shall be convicted of having wilfully taken a false oath before such Managers at such election S?ty elections), he or they shall be liable to a prosecu on for perjury, and on conviction shall be liable to all the pains and penalties which are by law. inflicted upon those who are convicted of that offene?." Section 4th, of Aot of 1843 , in relation to perjury and subornation of perjury : i "And be it further enacted, That in all indictments for perjury or subornation of perjury, an oath taken before the Managers of any election ordered by law or by joint resolution of both branches of the L?gislature, in the due execution of their duties, shall he equivalent to an oath taken in a judicial proceeding ; and any person convicted of perjurr or subornation of perjury, assigned in taking or procuring any person to take false oath before the Managers of Elections, shall suffer the pains and penal? ties presented by law for such offences."_ '.. JAMES A. DUFFUS, December fe - Chairman of the Board of Managers. VSBM LOA V. MAYORALTY OF CHARLESTON, > ?. ? CITTHAT.T,.November 9,1805. j ALL PERSONS DESIROUS OF REBUILDING IN T SE Burnt Districts and Waste Placea of the City, un? der "An Act of the General Assembly, giving authority to the City Council of Charleston to proceed In the mat ter of a Fire Loan, with a view to aid in building np the City anew," are hereby notified that the form of appli? cation for loans can be obtained at the office af the Clerk ? of Council, between the hours of 9 A- M. and 2 P.M. , . All applications must be filed in the above mentioned office, as the Cknnmittee w?l meet every Monday to con? sider the same. Byorderof the Mayor. W. H. SMITH, November 10 . _Clerk of Council. CITY TAXB&-MOITTHIiY RETURNS, ?ir " OFFICE OF TES CITY ASSESSOR, \ *. ' Crrr HATX? December 1,1866. J "VrOTICE XS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL CONCERN JL\ ED that the Monthly Returns for the month of No? vember past, in compliance with the Tax Ordinance rati? fied on the 16th day pf January, 1866, must be made on or before the 15th instant. D. C. GIBSON, December 1 13 City Assessor. (L J. N6^1INE-STREET? BETWEEN KING AND ST. FHTTJP. TM "? y^\ - ? . f -<?':? - .-. ? $??M TT UMBER OF EVERY DESCRXPTI?N^ AND BUILDING 6 J MATSRIAL constantlyon hand at the lowest mar Itatprlceg. . .. , ftnlyr'- . Jun? 29 .' St. Stephen's Charon, Anson Street. ; "My Haime -shall be called the HOUSE OF PEATES for I Ata moating of the Vestry and Wardens of this! Church, held on the 25th November, Mesero. W. G. BEHBON, Chairman, and Boaga EVAKS, were appointed a committoe to call upon the citizens and solicit their aid in REPAIRING THE BUILDING, which was much In? jured by shells, fcc., during the war; Aa St. Stephen's Church ls now organised, the seats are free, and contri? butions oro respectfully aoUcit?d. Any donations may be left with the Rev. J. y^numat Gi EEK, Washington ebre^cewilheit^of^Comnuttc& <Jj From the Minute?; ~"" A. ARMSTRONG, - ; . O Secretary Vestry St Bfcphon'a Church. Premier IS ; teal I --) AUCTION SALES. Double Team Spring Waqon and Horses. Me KAY ? CA.aiPBr.Zt, Ho. 55 Hasel street, opposite MvwPcstol&ce, Will sell THIS DAY, at. 10 o'clock, 1 Now York made DOUBLE SERING WAGON. ALSO, 2 DRAFT HORSES, accustomed to same. 1 Siuglc Horse Spring Truck. Conditions cash. December 11 New and Second-Hand Furniture, ?fcc, &c. McKAY ?fe CAMPBELL, Casu Auction House, No. 55 I-I?sel-Stree<, Opp. New Post Office. Will sell THIS DAY, at 10 o'clock. MAHOGANY SIDEBOARDS, Bureaus, Washstands, Tables, Office, Parlor, and Dining Room Chairs, Cottage j and Upright Post Bedsteads, Mirrors, Wardrobes, : &c, &c. ALSO, TWO PIAN08, Letter Press, Stoves. ALSO, 15 rolls BRUSSELS AND INGRAIN CARPETINGS ] (choice patterns.) Conditions cash. December 14 Liquors, Groceries, Truek, &c. McKAY & CAMPBELL. Will sell THIS D?Y, at 10 o'clock, 40 barrels and cases BRANDY, WINE, GIN, BOURBON WHISKEY, CLAUET, Ac, &c. ALSO, - dozen WIRE-TIED BR lOMS, TUBS, &c. 2G kegs Choice Butter. ALSO, Chests TEA, boxes PRUNES, Raisins, Pickles, Mustard Barrels Crackers, Flour, &c, ?tc. Conditions cash. December 14 Stock of a Wholesale and Retail Shoe House. BY WILBUR & SOS. THIS DAY, tho 14th instant, at our salesrooms, corner State and Chalmers streets, at 10 o'clock, will be sold The entire CONTENT8 of a WHOLESALE AND RE? TAIL SHOE STORU, OOKBISTTKG OF 140 CASES, ASSORTED, viz : MEN'S, WOMEN'S, MISSES' AND CHILDREN'S SEWED AND PEGGED BUFF BALMORALS, Serge and Morocco Balmorals, Children's Serge, Tipped, Glove and Goat Balmorals, Slippers, Kid and Lasting Congress, Boys' Buff Buckle, Mon's Grain Boots, Jury a d Oxford Ties and Creole Congress, Ladies' and Misses' Gaiters, Plain Shoes. ALSO, 20 cases assorted WOOL HATS. Conditions cash. December 14 Horses, Mules, Buggies, Wagons and Furniture, at Auction. BY SMITH & MCGILLIVRAY, At the Bea Sign, No. ?7 Broad street. The above will be sold THIS DAY, 14th instant, in front of their office. December 14 NOTICE. Sales EVERY EVENING at 7 o'clock, by KILROY & Co., No. 339 King-street, of a general assortment of DRY GOODS, Clothing, Fancy Goods, Jewelry, Boots and Shoes. Cutlery, Perfumery and Soaps. December 14 Notice ! Notice ! _M. Ii. AIMAR, Auctioneer. EXTENSIVE AUCTION SALE IN THIS CITY. Will he sold TO-MORROW, 15th instant, at 10 o'clock, A. M., at the store No. 46 East Bay street, near the old Postoffice, and opposite the Courier Office, and con? tinue every day until the whole stock Is disposed of, $20,000 WORTH OF ENGLISH BROAD and NARROW CLOTHS, together with a well assorted stock. of T?ngRab and Scotch Tweeds, several cases of Woollen Blankets, Belknap Flannels, Undershirts and Drawers, Breakfast Shawls, Hoods. ALSO, A stock of HOSIERY, COTTONS of every description, and other articles too numerous to mention. Great bargains may be expected, as the goods are or? dered for positive sale. The above goods are expected to-day per steamer G. B. Upton. KING it CO., of TTaiiffrr, N. S. December 14 1 MELLI GAV, 3IELCHERS & CO. Wfll sell, on MONDAY, 17th inst, in roar of New Custom [ House, at ll o'clock, 1 Lot ANCHORS and CHAINS. ; December 14 fm2 First Cargo New Crop Molasses and Choice Gro- '< eery Sugars at Auction. BY RISLEY & CREIGHTON. On WEDNESDAY, 19th inst, at ll o'clock, A. M., at Ac? commodation Wharf, will be sold, The CARGO ex bark Orchilla, from TVfgfewiggH, Cuba: IS hhda. choice New Crop CLAYED MOLASSES 99 bbls. choice New Crop Muscovado Molasses 27 hilda, superior Grocery Sugars. Terms-AR sums under $500, cash; $500 to $1500, 20 j days; over $1500, 30 days' approved city acceptance. . December 14 BY R. M. MARSHALL ?Ss BRO. On TUESDAY, December 18th, at ll o'clock, will be sold, at the old Custom House, That desirable BUILDING LOT on the east side of j Alexander street, known as No.-, being the first lot south of Dowees', and measuring 175 feet in depth by 50 feet in width, be the same a little more or less. . Conditions-One-third cash; balance in one and two I years, secured by mortgage of the premises. Purchaser ] to pay us for papers. fmtu3_December 14 COMMISSIONER'S SALE, James ff. Browning et ?ar, Administrator and Adminis- | tratrix, vs. Edmund B.. Slater et al. In pursuance of a Decretal Order of Chancellor Carroll ] in thia cause, I wfll sell at public auction, at Bamberg, on MONDAY, the 17th December next, the Real Estate i of John D. Slater deceased, in separate lots, as follows : JL THE LOT known as the " Hotel Lot," in Bamberg, bounded by the 8. C. Railroad on the North, West by Bamberg-street, East by lands-of Mrs. Simmons, and South bylands of A. E. Simmons. 2. THE STORE LOT, now occupied by Hoffman, Brab? ham Sc Co., fronting on the S. C. .RnUmarj East by Bam? berg-street; West by lots of George Hoffman, and North by Lot No. 8 (comprising Storehouse and Lot belonging to Estate of John D. Slater.) S. LOT No. 3, adjoining Store House and Lot of feet, bounded North by the Store House aforesaid, South j by Broad-street, and West by Lot of George Hoffman. 4. A TRACT of200 acres, one and a half miles from | Bamberg, bounded North by lands of J. R. Simmons, East by lands of Mrs. Ann Zeigler, South by lands of A. E. Simmons and Martha McCue, and West by lands of James Sandifer.. - TEBMB-Cash enough to defray expenses of'proceed? ings-balance on a credit until 1st of January, 1868, with interest from 1st January, 1S67, payable in specie or its equivalent1 in currency-purchasers to give bond with two good sureties and a mortgage of property to secure purchase money, and pay for papers and necessary reve? nue stamps. ?3~If the above terms are not promptly complied with, property purchased by defaulting purchaser will be re- I sold, at his risk, on the same day. Commissi on er's Office, November 21,1866. JAMES PATTERSON. December 13 2 Commissioner in Equity. BREWSTER & SPRATT, Attorneys at Law & Solicitors in Equity OFFICE No, 98 BROAD STREET. November 9 RISLEY & CREIGHTON, SHIPPING AMI COMMISSION MERCHANTS, AND Importers of fr Ma Probe. COR. EAST BAY AND ACCOMMODATION WHARF. October 1 ? _ j:?ffiee iS^y^nireh Street, December 10 _.?---?: ? ?_mg* THE SEASON OF STORMS. The blasts of autumn and the chm storms of early win? ter-ore apt to make sad Inroads upon the constitutions of the feeble. In old times, at the commencement of every season, it was the fashion to take a strong cathartic as a safeguard against a change' of temperature. It was a worse than senseless practice. The people, of our day understand the matter better. Instead i of depleting the' System they reinforce it, In the method they adopt they exhibit a wiseTjUiscainunation. Instead of resorting to the vitiated stimulants'of coniiherce, ormvyof the com? pounds derived from them, they put their faith in the only absolutely pure invlgorant procurable in the mar? ket-HOflWETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS. Their faith Is well founded. Never has any tonio medicino befgnpre* pared withsuchscrupulous precision and conscientious care. It ia a vegetable compound, of which every ingre? dient is sound, wholesome,end vodicinal in the true sezwe of the word.: Now we have throe prominent nar tional complainte; One-half of the adult population of the United States suffer, more or less, either from dis? eases of the stomach, derangements of the liver, or affec? tions of the kidneys. Ju no other land under Heaven are. Shew' mtTfcrtlfti so. general aa in this country, and HOSTETTER'S BITTERS ia a specific for thara all, im. lees OTgamc in their origin, and, therefore, beyond cure. And let those who are fortunate enough to be exempt) fana mern at pr?sent understand one great fact, via : lhataa oooaatoml nm of thia vtefl ring tonio wm prevent j th* irom freesmg where ito genial- beams descend. "* 'CommunUx/tf. -?'K?icfcerlD- ? ? -^ r. * .. * ' '-Vi AUCTION SALES. Hoots and Shoes, nil MILKS DKAK32. THIS MORNING, at 10 o'clock, I will sell at my Store, corner of Uinir and Liberty streets, 100 CASES COOTS <t SHOES. CONSIRTI?ia OF : Cases Gents' CALF H. W. BOOTS, C to 10 Cases Gcuts' Kip K. W. Boots, C to 10, and 8 to 13 Cases Gents' Crain Hunting Boots, 0 to ll /Cases Gents* Calf Congress, 6 to 10 "Cases Gents' Calf Balmorals, 0 to 10 Cases Gents' Calf Balmorals, 9 to 13 Casos Gents' Calf Brogans, C to 10 Cases Gents' Calf Brogans, 9 to 13 Cases Gents' Kip Rubber Solo Brogans, 6 to ll CaseB Ladies' Lasting Balmorals C-iscs Ladies' Kip and Calf Balmorals, 3 to 7, au<* G to 9 Cases Ladios' Goat Balmorals, 5 to 9 Cases Boy's Calf Boots, 1 to 5 Cases Youths' Calf Boots, 9 to 13 Cases Children's Calf boots, C to 8 Cartoons Ladies' Lasting Congress, Morocco, and Kid Balmorals Misses' Morocco Balmorals Children's Balmorals, &c. Terms cash. Doeembor 14 Mantillas, Dry-Goods mid Toys. BY J. Si W. KNOX. THIS DAY, at 10 o'clock A. M., at their salesrooms, "So. 138 Meeting-street, opposite PaviUion Hotel, will be sold, BALANCE INVOICE OF TOYS ALSO. A large consignment of MANTILLAS, wtu every style adapted to thc season ALSO. DRY GOODS, comprising Ccsshucros. Jeans, Meri noos, Coburgs, Delaines, Hosicry.J'Jelte, Domestic Shirt? ings, Apron Checks. Thread, Perrumery, Soaps, ic, 1-c. Invoice of Nubias, Hoods, Shawls, &c. Conaitions cash. Decen:bcxl5 Furniture, Chairs, &c. BY BOWERS & S?LCOX. Will be sold THIS DAY. in our Store. No 127 Meeting Btrcet, opposite Market, at 10 o'clock, MAHOGANY /\NU WALK UT BUREAUS, SOFAS Tetoa-Tctee, Mahogany Rocking Chair Hair Seat Chr?rs, Cane Scat Chairs, Wood Scat Chairs Cane Seat and Back Rocker, Cane and Wood Seat Rocker? Marble Top Side Table Mahogany and Common Washstands Crib and Mattress, cottage Bedstead. New Mattresses Pine Press, Children's Rockers, Looking Glasses Pistol, Stoves, large Iron Pots, &c. Conditions cash. December 14 [SALE POSTPONED TOiTTL WEDNESDAY, 19TH IN ST. j Peremptory Sate of Forty Tlumsand Dollars Flori? da Railroad Company Bonds, on account of aff. concerned, at Auction. BY JOHN S. RIGGS. WEDNESDAY, tho 19th instant, at ll o'clock, without re? serve, and on account of all concerned, will be sold, at my office, corner Broad and East Bay, FOETY THOUSAND DOLLARS FLORIDA RAIL? ROAD COMPAITY EIGHT PER CENT. BONDS OF $1000 EACH, WITH COUPONS ATTACHED FROM SEPTEMBER, 1863, IN SUMS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. The above Bonds are secured by 560,000 acres of fertile land, lying within fifteen miles of the Florida Railroad, which land will be sold on the third day of January, 1867, at public outcry; and these Bonds are receivable at par in payment for purchases of land then sold, affording a good opportunity for investment in Florida lands. Conditions cash on delivery of the Bonds, which can be seen on application at my office at any time before and cn the day of sale._December ll Sea Island Summer Besort-Edinasv Ole-for Sale. BY CLIFFORD ?Sf MATHEWES, Auctioneers and Real Estate Agenta, Wo. 56 Broad Street. Will be sold on THURSDAY, 20th inst, at the old Custom House, st ll o'clock. The VILLAGE OF EDINGSVTLLE, well known as the healthy and delightful summer resort of the planters and their families on Edisto Island. , This Village contains about 50 lots of large size, is im? mediately on the ocean, adjoins Edisto Island, is 7 miles from steamboat landing, and about 40 miles from Charles? ton. Steamboats from the city run twice a week and re? turn. Sea bathing and delightful climate The above Lots will be sold singly. TennB-"One-half cash; balance in one year, with in? terest secured by bond and mortgage of lots. Purchas? ers to pay Clifford & Mathewes for papers and stamps. December 10 mwfSthl PRIVATE SALES. ~ Bice Plantation to Beni. BY J. BRAYTON FORD, Broker and. Commission Agent. Win be Rented That desirable RICE PLANTATION, on the eastern branch of the Cooper River, known as "Longwood,"' about 24 miles by land from the city. The Tract con? sists of 101 acres of first quality Rice Land, and about 100 acres of very prime cleared high Land-well adapted to Cotton." On the place are the requisite buildings; in good order. The banks, fences, &c, are in good preservation, as the property has been regularly cultivated. On it are laborers, who can be contracted with for the next sea? son. Apply as above, at No. 40 BROAD STREET. December 14 _ 2 ftu A Valuable Sea Island Cotton Plantation at Pri? vate Sale. * "SY W. Y. LEITCH* R. S. BRUNS, Brokers and Auctioneers, No. 85 Broad St. POINT PLANTATION.-This fine Plantation, contain j mg 673 acres of high, and a large body of marsh land, is I situated at the southern extremity of Wadmalaw Island. It is bounded on the south by North Edisto River; on the east by Letten wah River (a branch of the Edisto); on the north by lands of Hugh Wilson, Esq., and on the west bylands of E. Bates, Esq., and the estate of W. H. I Seabrook. ; Before' the war about 500 acres was under a , high state of cultivation, and produced fine crops of Long Cotton of a superior quality. The situation of this ! Plantation ls unrivalled by any other in the vicinity. Its reputation as a summer residence has been fully estab? lished by the uninterrupted health of its former proprie? tor. wnn6 December 12 For Lease or for Sale, Gmt Extensive and Valuable Beal asiate, containing about one and one-half Acres of Land, welt known as Hie "Charleston Gas Light Company" Works, Cliurch street. BY ALONZO J. WHITE ?Sc SON, Brokers, Auctioneers, and Real Estate As ts. WUl be LEASED FOR A TERM OF YEARS, or wm be SOLD, That extensive and valuable PROPERTY wen known as the '"CHARLESTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY LOT," Church -street containing about one and* one-half acres of ground, and has upon it two extensive Brick Build? ings, roofed with iron rafters, and covered with slate, having attached to each massive stacks of chimneys, of considerable height; also several large storehouses, a very large cistern, a gasometer well, capable of contain? ing upwards of 800,000 gallons of water, and is fully sup? plied by springs. This Property, as a whole, is admirably adapted for extensive mechanical or manufacturing purposes, cr may be sub-divided, and need for separate enterprises, as is clearly suggested by examining a descriptive plat of said Property, which can be seen, and further particulars ob? tained, by applying at our office, December 13 3 No. 58 EAST BAY STREET. BY KILROY Sf- CO. No. 339 King street. .. At Private Sale- . V The GOOD WELL, LEASE, FIXTURES, and CON? TENTS of a first-class BAR BOOM. Rent moderate to a good tenant _8 ? December 12 At Private aale. BY CLIFFORD St MATHEWES, No. 311-2 Broad street* SEA ISLAND COTTON PLANTATIONS & UPLAND COTTON PLANTATIONS RICE PLANTATIONS FARMS, '. iST-CLASS WATER-POWERS, SUMMER RESORTS. - ., &c, in this State and Georgia, ALSO, DESIRABLE RESIDENCES AND BUILDING LOTS in every, part of the city:'_Smo_September 21 Genteel Residence in Ashley street, near Cannon '?? ?? street-At PHvaleSate.:. A BY SSE3VH & MeG?LL?VEA?, BEAL ESTATE BEOKEBS, At tine Red: Sign, Ho. JCT Broad street. December 12 _ Edisto Plantations to Lease or Plant on Shares. ' BY SMITH ?Si MeGILLTVR VY, Real Estate -Agents? Ko. , 87 Broad street. CHAMPLAIN GARDEN; 400 acres, "SCO cleared SEA SIDE, 300 acres,: 250 cleared ' > JENKINS' HTTJi, 300 acres, 250 cleared. ? December 12 ? :?? / * ?'- s ? -'.y. . w?2 'FtuT?ture, -&orses, 'Vehie?e??$!b.\ at 'Auction. BY SMITH Ss MCGILLIVRAY, fTo. 87 Broad atreet, loath side, near Stat ??-Vj_" -: ff atore ot. '."/'>- ...<..*. Sales of FURN1T8KE, fcc," at private reeldaneeo t, tended to st moderate charges. ^> a - ' Auction every WEDNESDAY for ."Tftf-jj-fRffr VFJB3CLE3> FURNITURE, kc, at half-past 10 o'clock, at our office. fortober 2 .;"*'* "-_ J ft E A Ii W&W&ypR , AT FRIVAOTE SALE, SMITH' & M'??ttm No. 27 Broad Street, SOUTH SIDE, NEAR STATE STREET. FIRST GLASS SBA ISLAND COTTON ELA?SS?ATIONS VALUABLE RIGS PLANTATIONS VALUABLE UPLAND PLANTATIONS AND FARMS j .; DEKCES, in various porte of tba South. ? *.*. ' ~'" .Aiapv ' HOUSES AND BUILDING LOTS of all aises, prices, anad?stripuo.^^ ~ . --^?tcooet?ft ? .;:-..? . I .w.m?nu;