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THE DAILY NEWS. LARGEST CIRCULATION.-THE DALLY NEWS BUNG THE NEWSPAPER OFFICIA LL? RECOG? NIZED AS HAVING THE LARGEST CIRCULATION )rN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON. PUBLISHES THE LIST OF LETTERS REMAD?ENG IN THE POSTOF? FICE AT THE END OF EACH WEEK. ACCORDING TO THE PROVISION'S OF THE NEW PCSTOFFICE LAW. THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 26, 1867. LUC AL M ATTE R S. Christmas Day. A bright and balmy morning-the church bells pealing solemnly-business universally suspended -crowds of all age3, sexes and colors in the streets -the youngsters incessantly popping squibs and crackers, and alternately exercisincr their lungs hy hoarse blasts through their tin horns, and by lustily hawking tho ''Christina.-. Ex.ry! DAILY NEWS !"'-this, in brief, was tho Christmis of 1867 in Charleston. Along the wharves and tho marts of East Bay, on tho flagstones of Broad-street, usually the scene of business, chat and chaffering, the silence of Sunday prevailed; and the crowds of idlers who.thronged tho hotel lobbies mingled with their Christmas greetings anxious inquiries and comments on the catastrophe at sea, the first tidiugs of which shocked our whole community early in the day. rx Tax CHURCHES. In the Catholic, Episcopal and Lutheran Churches the services of the day were of an in? teresting characte.. The Cathedral Chape', Queen-street, was crowd? ed by its large congregation from five o'clock, A. M., when the first Mass took place, until nine o'clock. At half-past ten, Pontifical High Mass was celebrated by Bishop Lynch, who also preached. Mereadante'a Grand Mass was sung in excellent style by the choir, the first time by the way that this mass was ever executed in Charleston. The altars bloomed with an abundance of fresh flowers, and were ablaze with the light of many tapers. In thc V evening there was the Vesper sorvico as on Sun? days. - -Sf. Mary's Church, Hase'.-streel.-Righ Mass was celebrated at half-past ten, tho Rev. Mr. Schactto officiating. Mozart's Twelfth Mass wad the music selectod for the occasion, and it '.eas sung in a manner that moro than satisfied the high expecta? tions which had been formed by those who know the pains given to its preparation, and tho high ability of those who had undertaken its perform? ance. The solemn hyrrn was without a blemish, and this was follow id bv the Gloria in Exceisis. In this, the thrilling opening chorus, the plaintive Qui loliis, and tho si rring Quonicm, were deliv? ered with gr^.'t effect. The Incarnatus in the Credo was sang with perfect taste and purity of expression; and in the Vilam Venturi the chorus was particularly excellent. The Sanclus Benedic? tas and Agnus Dei were also well rendered, the vocal music concluding with tho catc'i ing melody of the Dona nobis pacem. The organ throughout was played with a precision, clearness, power and accuracy of touch, which could not well have been surpassed. In every part the church was crowded, and every seat was filled long before the high ceremonials commenced. Sf. Patricks Church, St. Philip - street.-Thero were services yesterday morning at 4.30, 5, 7 and 9, and at 10.30 A. M. high mass was celebrated, and an eloquent and pregnant sermon was preach? ed by Bishop P?rsico. The church was tastefully decorated with evergreens, and over the high altar were inscribed the Christmas words eternal, "Glo? ria in exceisis Deo.' St. PauCs Church, Sjciety-slreet.-There were services at 5, 7 and 10.30 A. M., and vespers at 4 P. M. At high mass an earnest and instructivo discourse waa preached by the Rev. Mr. Shadier. One of the most attractive features at this church was the life-like representation of the crib at Beth? lehem. The church was handsomely decorated, i and tho altars brilliantly illuminated. The Episcopal. Churches.-These seemed to vie one with another in the elegance and profusion of their decorations. Perhaps the most conspicuous among them were St. Michael's, St. Philip's and Grace Churches. The interior of the last named edifice was elaborately hung with festoone of the beautiful gray moss, peculiar to oar Southern for? ests, and these former blended with tho brighter hued evergreens, produced a solemn and pleasing effect The usual morning service was performed, and the singing was, in most instances, particu-Tly fine. The Lw.Jieran Churches.-Tali congr?gations were present, at each of the Lutheran Churches, and appropriate discourses were delivered. The interior of these sanctuaries, also, were hand? somely decorated in honor of the occasion. The Huguenot Churcti-Special services were held in this venerable building, and the singing was re? markably fine. It is worthy of note that this is the first Christmas anniversary for many years on which the Huguenot Church has been adorned with evergreens. THE SHIFPIXU in the harbor displayed their gala colors, and from stem to stern each vessel waa dressed in holiday attire, the flags flaunting gaily in the air. The nows of the burning of the Raleigh, which reached mis city yesterday morning, saddened the hearts of all, and reminded those who go down to the sea in ships, that the God of the sailor had power to save, and the holy festival of tho church was not passed unnoticed. Qtrarr. Notwithstanding the festivities of the occasion, and tte practice of honoring the day with liba? tions of egg-nogg and more potent spirits, few persons exceeded the bounds of sobriety. Some arrests were made, but they were mostly of hard? ened votaries of Bacchus, who yielded to his se? ductive charms on previous occasions. In the lower wards, with the exception of the occasional sound of a era. ker, an almost Sabbath stillness prevailed. Other sections of the city were moro noisy, but tho day passed without any unusual event occurring to mar the festivities of the occa? sion. The street cars were stopped at 2 P. M., and the employees allowed thc remainder of the day. THE CHRISTS!AS DINNER was the great event of the day, and provident housekeepers who had Killed the fatted calf, and laid the head of the gobbler in the dust, were pre? pared to exercise the hospitalities of tho time. From every house the savory smoke of Christmas dinners was borne to the skies, and those who were belated hurried homoward eager to form one of the merry party around the social board. Thc practice of honoring Christmas by an extra dinner dates from ancient times, and the old fathers of the church especially enjoin 3d upon their folio w ei s to remember the destitute poor. This behest has been obeyed in all generations, and the in? mates of the Hospitals, Alms House and Orphan House were gladdened by an addition to their daily fare, and the merry Christmas season was cele? brated by dinners such as they had not seen for many long days. THE CLOSE OF THE DAY waa in keeping with its inauguration. The Jeux de-joie were continued to a late hour, but the ammunition being exhausted, the wearied skirmish? ers were forced to retire and seek tho rost thGy ne' ed. A number of country negroes W?X?: in thc city during the day, but their purses were very light, and they were merely ''lookers on in Vien? na." At night a band of negro men and boys, procured a drum, disguised themselves, and, forming a masquerading company, paraded through the streets, and attracted some attention. SUNDAY SCFOOL CHRISTMAS THEE.-The teachers of the Circular Church Sunday School treated their little charges to a Christmas Tree feast on Tuesday evening. A member of the congregation kindly "-ranted them the use of her .spacious par? lors, and tho tree was erected in state. A haopy crowd of children assembled on Christmas Eve, and, after a few remarks from the Pastor, the Rev. Mr. Adams, received the gifts that were pre? pared for them. None were slighted, und when the children were served they tn turu waited un their elders. The gilts, though small, were made valuable from the fact that they were furnished by loving hands, and the ties that united teacher, acholar and pastor were again cemented under the shade of the Christmas Tree. WONDERS OF TELEGRAPHEN?.- Two of the great oil achievements of the present age were the suc? cessful laying of the Atlantic cable and the est ab lishing an overland telegraph line from New York to San Francisco. Ihe latter has the advantage in length, but massages are transmitted from either point with startling accuracy and in a com? parative short time. His not often that the ope? ratives in this city are favored with dispatches trom the far West, but a few nights since, when the line was opened to Ne tv Orleans, New York called San Francisco, but was answered by Salt Lake City, who said that San Francisco had just gone to dinner. It wai then about 8 o'clock in this latitude, and presuming San Francisco to be a good business man of steady habits, the difference ip, time can be easily wlcul^ted, A PIRE AT SEA. BURSIXG OF THE STEAMSHIP RALEIGH. A FEARFtL SCEXE. CHEAT LOSS OF LITE-NAMES OF THE SAVED AND LOST. On Saturday last tho tine sidewhoel steamship Raleigh, commanded by Captain C. V. Marshnian, loft Pier Na :U?, North River, New York harbor, for New Orleans. The vessel was a staunch one, aud I'omuianded by an experienced seaman, so that sho had a good passenger list and fair cargo. Her living freight consisted of tho officers and crew, numbering thirty-nine, and twenty passen? gers, throe of whom wore ladies, nuking in all fif? ty-nine persons. As tho Raleigh steamed down tho harbor there was no thought of danger. No ono cared to re? member that between thom aud eternity there was nothing but a fow inches of wood, and that a dory monster lay in tho hold, who, though inned down to the service of man, niigbt at any time assert its mastery and arengo in an hour tho constraint and boudago of years. No incident of um moment occurred on Saturday or Monday, but at about midday on Tuesday, when tho Raleigh was about twenty miles south? east of the Charleston light ship, tho passengers and crow were awakened from their fancied se? curity, and the cry arose that the ship was on tire. A FIRE AT SEA. A stiff breeze was blowing from the north, and when the alarm was given, a:id it ?asmado known that tire had broken out ai ouud the forward end! of tho boiler, there was a panie amongst the pas- , sengers. Mon and women ran hurriedly to and fro shrieking for deliverance and crying to Heaven for aid. This did not last long. Captain Marsh man, a man of great coolness, soon restored order; and the ship was at once pat before tho wind to throw tho fire forward. Nor was any measure neglected that looked to tho safety of those aboard. Life preservers were distributed, and tho boats wore held in readiness. Captain Marshman him? self superintending and directing every step that was taken. But tho tire fiend was not to be cheated of his prov. The flames spread with amazing rapidity, and within five minutes timo of the first appear? ance of thc flames they had extended themselves from tho forward hatch to tho smoking saloon. Again a fearful excitement seised upon the pas? sengers ; and now it could not bo quelled even by the thorough self-possession and tried skill of the Captain. There was no hope of saving the ship ; there waa somo hope of saving every life. Then, was the order given to lower the boats. DOWN WITH THE BOATS. Thc first boat lowered was the ship's boat No. 4. A German was tho first man that jumped in, but as he did not understand the patent lowering ap? paratus some precious moments were lost. Finally tho boat was lowered, and ton persons got safely in. Only a moderate sea was running and there was a chance for the 'ives of these ten persons ; but the rapid motiot* of the vessel, and the swel? ling waves upset the boat in an instant, and the whole of its inmates were thrown headlong into the sea. The persons who were in this boat are supposed to be lost, although nothing certain is known aa to their fate. Boat No. 1 was then taken in charge by Purser McMannus. who succeeded in loworingjher safely. It was, however, a dangerous and difficult task, and, owing to the ship's headway, it was only ac? complished at great and terrible risk. In this boat there were thirteen persons, but as there was some danger of the boat swamping, three of the number were transferred to another boat as soon as it was fallen in with. The ten persons left in boat No. 1 have arrived in safety at this port. Boat No. 2, in charge of C. W. Bartlett, chief offi? cer of^he Raleigh, was lowered successfully, and, with eight persons aboard, put off from the flaming wreck. Thi3 boat which, with boat No. 1, was making for this port, fell in with thc brig Tangent on Monday evening, and its crew and passengers were at onco taken aboard. These eight persons were brought iu yesterday morning from the brig Tangent by tho tug Christiana, Captain Sly. This tug also brought in tho ten persons who were in boat N J. 1, which she picked up at sea at an early hc~: on Tuesday morning. Boat No. 3, which was both large and sea-worthy, has not yet been heard from; but, as she was in charge of a good seaman, it ia hoped that she will provo to be safe. This boat is known to have eight persons aboard. BELIEVED TO BE LOST. In boat No. 4, which capsized, there were tue following ten persons, who are supposed to bo lost : Henry Pelvin, chief steward; Thomas Col? lopy, third steward; James Penfield, waiter; Thomas Brannan, pantry man; - Martin, a boy, waiter; William Welsh, boy, passenger, of Now Orleans; Joshua Silvcrnail. coal passer; D. Lovelle, fireman, and two others. SAVED VS BOAT NO. 1. The ten persons who were loft in boat No. 1, and who have arrived here safely, are uamed as followa : Purser Thomas McManus and wife. D. B. Rico, chief engineer. John Smith, seaman. Thoa. Keating, baker. James Crowley, third cook. John McDonald, seamaa. Margaret Murthen, stewardess. Captain N. R. Mills, Captain New York Police. Chas. Wtuttron, passenger. SAVED IN BOAT NO. 2. The following eight persons who were in boat No. 2 have arrived here : C. W. Bartlett, chief officer. Gordon Young, second officer. Chas. Smith, quartermaster. Michael Gibbney, mossman. Thos. P. Brown, fireman. E. Rabbars, steerage passenger. J. Short, stoerago passenger. Francis Mohal, stcerago passenger. NO TIDING- OF BOAT NO. 3. The following persons are known to have been .'board boat No. 3, which bas not yet been heard of: Patrick Harrington, fireman. John Larkins, fireman. Eugene Ellis, captain's boy. C. P. Marshman, Jr., sou of the Captain and acting quartermaster, and four steerage passen? gers, names not known. STILL MISSING. Allowing ten persons to boat No. 1, eight to boat No. 2, eight to boat No. 3, and ten to boat No. 4, as already montioned, nearly twenty persons remain to be accounted for. Some of these probably fell overboard in theil- hurry to reach tho boats and were drowned. Others clung to such light articles as were floating about and may bav9 been save .. lu this way Mr. Bartlett tho chief officer, and Mr. Gol don Young the second officer, made their es? cape. They got ou a hatchway, and remained thore until picked up. Four persons were seen upon a raft, and a boat was making towards them, which may have taken them off. THE CAPTAIN. Captain C. P. Marshman, the commander of the Raleigh, is well known in Charleston, and waa for some time master of the steamship Keystone State, running between this port and Philadelphia. He had boen a ship master for or< r twenty years, and no man on the coast bore a higher reputation for seamanship and thorough knowlodge ot bis profession. Captain Marshman was about fifty years of age, but still in the prirac of his health, strength and ability. When last seen Ccptain Marshman was near the wheel-house of the Raleigh, apparently attending to the wants of some of those who were still on thc vessel. The Haleigh had, in all, six boats of the best description, and it is hoped thftt one or more of those left uulowcred may have been able to reach thc land. Captain Marshman will, it is earnestly hoped, be saved, but, whatever his fate, it may be said of him that, like a true sailor, he stuck to his ship to the last. THE DOOMED SHIP. The Raleigh belonged to tho Atlantic Coast Mail Steamship line, was built at Greenpoint. L. L, in 1865, and was 8U8 tous burthen. She was in everyway a staunch and sea-worthy vessel. It is not known whether she sank or not, but one of thc boats re? porta that the reflection of thc flames was seen until about eleven o'clock Tuesday night, when it suddenly disappeared. Even if the Raleigh sank at this hour, Captain Marshman would have had abundant time to get out another boat or rig up a rafi, and this would have been made cagier by tho fact that thc sea fell after the sun went down. THE CAUSE OF THE FIBE. This is unknown, but it U supposed that it originated in the over-heating of the boiler, and the consequent ignition of the wooden bulkheads. The Raleigh had abo? rd a moderate freight ol' general merchandise, and, as several explosions were heard after the ship bad been burning for some time, it is surmi.std that explosive com? pounds termed a part of her cargo. MOSEY AND DEATH. Many iucidents ut tragic grotesqueness took place on the burning ship, and one of these will point a moral if it will not adorn a tale. A lady named Bryant, from Mobile, about fifty years of age, fell overboard during the rush tor thc boats. Shekhad ou a, lue preserver, which would have ! kept Lor afloat, but around her waist abo had belted a large anni in specie, and thia additional weight carried the unfortunate woman Uko lead to the bottom. " FOR GOD'S SAKE SAVE HER!" When Purser McMannus waa ready to leave tho ship with his boat, ho jumped overboard, having previously instructed hi? wife to do the samo. Wheo he had mado the leap, ho called out to his wife to jump oft", which she did without hesitation, unfortunately however rome portion of her dress caught in thc gangway, and she hung suspended for somo miuutes, being alternately plunged in tho water and tossed in air, as the vc8scl rolled from starboard to port. Captain Marshman, who waa watching tho scene, with acute interest, shouted out to the Purser ' For God's sake save her." Help was obtained, Mrs. McMannus was enabled to let herself down into tho aca, and was safely put aboard tho boat. THE SAVED. Purser and Mrs. McManuus aro staying at the Milla House, but most of the officers and crew who were saved are aboard ol the Saragossa, where quarters were kindly offered to thom by Captain Crowell until they could return ou his ship to Now York. Those who were aa ved lost, ol course, all their baggage and effects, and some of the passenger.- aro said to be embarrassed for tho means necessary to euable them to proceed to their destination. CAMPBELL, KNOX .t Co. will aell this day, at their auction house, No. 55 Haaol-stroet, at 10 o'clock, assorted dry gooda. ST. CSTEPHEN'S DAY.-St. Stephen has been awarded the honor of hoing placed on the Church Calendar immediately after Christmas day, in re? cognition of his having been the first to seal with his blood his fidelity to his Lord and Mastor. Tho year in which ho was stoned to death is supposed to have been 33 A. D., and tho festival commemo? rating this event batt been retained by the Angli? can Church. THE WIDOWS' BAZAAR. Tho friends yt thia noble charity will not forget that it will be reopened to? night. A number of new articles have been ob? tained, and the diffcieut tables replenished with everything that can tempt tho generous customer. Christniaa has passed, Lut the lessons taught by thia occasion have not been forgotten, and the visitors to tho Bazaar will gladly deposit their mito for the widow and tho orphan. SERENADE EXTRAORDINARY.-About niue o'clock last evening, tho DAILY NEWS office was treatod to a most invigorating serenade, furnished by an amateur band. Their music, though not of tho highest order, was appreciated, as it proved that tho community were aware of the progressive spirit manifested by the NEWS. Three cheers were given with a will for "THE DAILY NEWS, the paper for tho times," and tho musicians departed to cheer others with their sweet strains. A STRAY GOOSE.-A white goose, whoao fat and sleek appearance shewed thut he had been doomed to be slaughtered, fled yesterday from tho wrath to*_""ne, and waa taken iuto the guardhouse for safo-kee>ing. No one appeared to claim the fugi? tive, although-;.4 was'aident that some Christmas dinner was minus the priucipal diet. Meantime the knife ia still held in lerrorem over the sago bird; for Now Year's day is approaching, and, if no claimant appears, Mr. Goose will be slain as a trespasser and eaten as a benefactor. HOTEL ABBTVALS.-Mills House.-Captain E. C. Reed, steamer Falcon; Nathaniel R. Mills, New York; Jas. McMannus, steamer Raleigh; Mrs. Ellon McMannus and Margaret Mintoy, steamer Raleigh; Wm. Davidson and M. Cartwright, Now York; D. K. Jackman, Philadelphia. CharUston Hold.-Captain Woodhull, of steam? er Manhattan; G. H. Cornclson, Orangeburg; J. P. Baiter, Orangoaurg; Wm. 8chniorle, city; Gen. H. B. Olitz, U. S. A.; Geo. S. Hammoll and Wm. B. Mitchell, New York, A. B. Milligan, city; Geo. W. Greenloaf and Satn'l C. Jones, Albany, Now York; Julian Barbot, city. Pavilion Hotel.-W. G. Baldwin and John H. Hester, North Carolina; Wm. M. Byall, city; Harry Ashton, Brooklyn; J. F. Renard, Atlanta; C. C. DuBose, St. John's. LAYJXG THE CORNER-STONE OF TEE GERMAN LTJ THXBAN CHURCH_In tho NEWS of yesterday was published an historical sketch of tho Lutheran Chuiches in this city, with especial reference to tho ceremony of laying Hie oorner-9tono of the New Church on King-street, which ,':.l:ca place this afternoon. The programme ol' tho pro? cession bas already becu given, and wo now add the order of exercises, to make all tho pre? liminary information complote. PART FIRST. L Chorus by Satngcrbund. 2. "Unser Anfang geschehe un Namen dos Va? ters, d 38 Sohnes, and dos heiligen jeistes." Amen by the Choir. 8. Hymn 3,* verses 1-3. '"Lobo don Herrn, den machligen Konigdor Ehren." 4. Prayer by Rev. AA. S. Bowman. 5. Minister-"Der Herr sei mit eucb^' Choir-"Und mit deinem Geiste." Minister- "Unsere Herzen in die Hohe." Choir -"Wir erheben rio zum Herrn.-' ?. The Ten Commandments. Choir- "Heilige uns, Herr, in deiner Wahrheit. Dein Wort ist die Wahrheit." 7. The Apostles' Creed. 8. Hymn 247, voroe3 i &nd 2, 1 'Eine feste Bnrg ist unser Gott," by Luther. PART SECOND. 11. Address by Rev. John Bachmati, D. D. 2. Chorus, by Saengerbund. PART THIRD. 1. Introductory Addreas to thc Laying of the cor? ner-stone, by tho Pastor, Rev.'L. Muller. 2. The Lord's Prayer. 3. Reading of the" documents to be deposited in in the corner-stone. These aro as follows : 1. Bible; 2. Hymn Book of the Congregation; 3. A brief history of the new church building; 4. The by-laws of tho congregation; 5. Roll of vestry u?d members of the churci; O'. Speci? mens" of American coin currency from one cent toa gold dollar; 7. Spe ji?c??ona of the now church building; 8. P.'-'?i?,i0U8 and secular newspapers of the latest dates; 9. Doeumonts to b? put in by the Municipal Government of Charleston; ?u. A copper plato, engraved by Anton Riecke, with tho date of the resolution of tho congregation to build a now church, and this present date, and also tho names of the Building Committee. 4. "Unsere H?lfe iat im Namen des Herrn, dor Himmel und Erde gomacht hat." 5. Laying of the eorncr-stouo, by thc Paator of tfio church, joined by thc Free" Masons. C. Minister- "Herr, time unsere Lippiu auf." Char- "Das8 unser Mund demon Ruhm ver tundige." Minister- "Ehre sei dem Valor, und dem Sohn, uni dom Ueihgon Geist." Choir-"Wie es im Anfang war, ist, und sein wird, immerdar !" Munster- "Lobet don Herrn." Choir-"Alles was Odem hat, lobe den Herrn, Hallelujah." PART FOURTH. 1. Concluding Praver, by Rev. W. S. Bosvuiau. 2. Hymn 264. 3. Benediction, by Rev. Dr. Bachman. Ii U8INSSS X01ICE.1. il. ii. 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In ad? dition to an admirable medical treatise on thc cause?, pre? vention and cure ol a great variety oi diseases, it embraces a large amount of information interesting to the merchant, Hie mechanic, the miner, the- larmer, the planter and professional man ; and the calculations have been made for such ni?ridians and latitude;! aa are most suitable for a correct and comprehensive NATIONAL CALENDA u. Tin- nature, uses, aud extraordinary salutary effects of HOSTETTER'S STOMACH LITTERS, the staple tonic and alt?rative ol' more than halt thc Christian world, are lull) sci forth in itt paj;cs, winch are also Interspersed with pictorial illustrations, valuable recipes for the household and farm, humorous anecdotes, and other in? structive and uuuurcg reading matter, original and selected. Antony the Annuals to appear willi the open? ing of the year, this win boone ol' thc moat useful, and may bi Uad for th'asking. Scud io:- conies to tho Cin? trai Mauuiactory, at Pittsburg, I or to thc nearest agent lor HOSTET fER'S STOMACH BITTERS. Thc Bitters are sold in every city, town end village of the United state.-. fi December s? IAOR SALE OK TO RK.\T,THE l-LANTA 'I ION on Edi st i island known as the Headquarters, or Seabrook Place, containing 900 acres ol best quality cotton and provision laud, and OJ acres in woods. On the place are a dwelling house with l? rooms, barn.-, stanks, out-t.'Uilclm^s and quarters for '.'0 families; all in first-rate order. Also, au abundant supply of good water. Steamers to and from Charleston land at the place lour times a week, making it a very eligible location lor a store. Forterms, apply t. J. EVANS EDlNdb, Ldisto, ur CLIFFORD & MATHEWES. Charloston, November 21 Ut CLOTHING & FURNISHING GOODS. CLOTHING Being determined not to be undersold by any one, we will henceforth offer our LARGE AMI WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF Which being Equal to aiiy CUSTOM-WORK, At snell Prices that DEFIES COMPETITION. TRY US AND YOU WILL BE CON? VINCED. I. L FALK & GO., MANUFACTURERS OF AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CLOTHIERS, NO. 303 KING ST., Between Wentworth and Liberty-Sts October 24 th6tu2rnofi mm ME. Large Stock of CLOTHING FOB MEN AND BOTS AT LOW PRICES. rpHE TAILORING DEPARTMENT SUPPLIED WITH _L an elegant assortment of CLOTHS, CASSTMERES and VESTINGS, which will be made up under thc care of a First-class Cutter. No. 219 KING STREET, West Side, One Door South of Mar? ket Street. WM. MATTHiESSEN, Agent. B. W. McTUREOUS. Sup't. November 16_ GREAT OPENING OP FILL Al WINTER CLOTHING GEO. LITTLE & CO.;S, No. 213 King Street. WTE HAVE JUST OPENED OUR EXTENSIVE STOCK Vt OF FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING, to which we invite those in want to call and examino before pur? chasing elsewhere. Our faculties arc such tiatuo can offer our stock of Ready-mado Clothing and Furnishing Goods at such prices that will compare more fr ?rabio than any other Louse in thc hue. Our stock of Clothing were manufactured under our own supervision, and can state that they are msde up in a workmanlike manner, and ol' fashionable styles. Our stock consists of all grades-Fine, Med mn and Low Priced. BOYS' CLOTHING. lu addition to the above, we have on hand a very large stock ot YOUTHS', BOYS' and CHILDBEN'S CLOTH? ING, or all qualities. Faronts will find it to their advan uge to call and make a selection. Our ?izes range from 3 y earp to 18 years of age. WHITE AND COLORED LINEN SHIRTS, of all quali? ties, and warranted to tit FURNISHING GOODS. We offer a large stock, consisting of Merino and Lamb's Wool Under-shirts and Drawers, Shakers' Flannel Shirts and Drawers, Canton Flannel Drawers, Travelling Shirts, all colors, English Hali Hose, Suspenders, Bows, Neck Tief, Silk and Worsted Scarfs, Silk and L. C. Handker? chiefs, hemmed and ready for use; Gloves, ol' French Doe? skin, Buckskin, Buckskin Qi.uutlets; French Kids, Silk, Cloth and Cassimere; Collars, of Linen and Paper, of latest style. LOV%' PRICE PLANTATION CLOTHING We offer for Freedmen's me, at '.he low price of FIVE DOLLARS PER SUIT (Sack und Pant,). We respectfully solicit a call lr. m tho citizens ol Charleston, and those visiting thc citv, to our comnlcte stock of CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GOODS,"and will take pleasure In showing our goods to those who may favor us with a call, aud wo will guarantee that wc will sell at snch prices that viii suit tho times, tor cash or city acceptances GEO. LITTLE A CO., No. 213 King street. October 29 tuths2mos Victoria Bange. _MISCELLANEOUS, WM.G.MAZYCK, Book and Job Printer. PLAIN' AND ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, IN ENG? LISH, GERMAN, FRENCH OK SPANISH, cxecu ted in the nocst style and at rates which will DEFY COMPETITION. Orders lett at the CHARLESTON LIBRARY BUILD? ING, comer Broad ind Church streets, or sent through POSTOFFICE BOX NO. 340, will receive immediate at? tention. _ lil_December lu AMERICAN LEAD PENCIL COMPANY. NEW YORK. Factory, Hudson City, N. J. WHOLESALE SALES ROOM NO. lil JOHN ST RE KT, NH ti ?ORK. ALL STYLES AND GRADES OF LEAD PENCIL? r,i superior quality arc manufactured and offeree ut Eur (erma to thu Trade. Tlie publie arc invited lo give the AMERICAN LEAD PENCIL thc pre? ference. TUE PENCILS ARE TO BR HAD AT ALL THE PRINCIPAL STATIONERS AND N lilON DEAL Elis. ASK FOR THF. "AMERICAN LEAD PENCIL " Tgarmosm? SHEFFIELD SCIENTIFIC :"CH?OT.. | KNontCEBINO DEPAHT?IL: r. J SALK COLLEGE. November ic, itmc. ) I nave always recommended thu Faber Po) ye rade Load Pencils as thc only pencils fitted mr i, itu ornamen? tal and mathematical drawing; but. alter a thor, ugh trial of the American Poly grade Lead Pencils, man utactured by the Aim rican Lead Pencil Company, New York. 1 Und them superior to any pencil m use, < ren !" !he Faber or the old English Cumberland Lead Pencil, being a superior pencil for sketching, ornamental and mechanical drawing, and all the ordinary u*cs of a lead pencil. These pencils arc very finely graded and have ivory finooth lead; even the sollest pencils hold Ibo point w. ii, they arc all that can be desired iu a pcm il. li gives nie great pleasure to bc able to assure Americans that rue? will no tonger be compelled to depend u?>ou Germany ?t any other lorei^u market tor pent-Ms. LOUIS RAIL, Professor of Dr* lng, Ac. ALL t'ENCJI.S UtE ST?VPED: ag> "AMERICAN LEAD PENCIL CO N V." None li.-nuiuc without tue exact name of tho erm look to it December 13 FANCY GOODS, ETC. TRENCH AND ENGLISH SOAPS. EXTRACTS, COLOGNES AND TOILET ARTICLES. FHosr THI: WI:LL KNOWN DOUSES OK LUB?N iCOUDRAY PIYKB I KIMMEL V10I.E1 MOUll.LEROX PETIT A ROCHETTE BAILEY A CO. LOW. SON k UAYDONi PATES' A* CO. Just recorred, and for sale by G. W. AIMAE, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, CORNER KING AND VANDERHORST STREETS. December 18 ll DRV GOODS 420 DUT GOODS 420 AT LESS TIM COST OF BAMCT?RE. G0?DK0P & BE?THNER ARK OFFERING PRINTS AT 8c, Kc. AND 12,'ic Bleached and Brown Shirtings and Sheetings Kentucky Jeans and Tweeds Black anc Colored Satinets and Cassimer:s Black Silks at $1 and upward A targe sud varied assortment ol Shawls, kc. Blankets, White and Colored; swiss Counterpanes, Ac. Laoies' Black Cloth at $2 and upward. CLOAKS! CLOAKS!! OP THE LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES, AT THF. LOWEST AND MOST UNFASHIONABLE PRICES. GOUDKOP & BE?THNER, No. 420 K IN (.-ST (EAST si Di: , THREE DOORS SOUTH OF CALHOUN. DercmbDr ll 16 "FOIRTIEIITILLMAN, AGENTS. NEW STORE, No. 281 KING-STREET. CHEAP PRINTS DRESS GOODS HOMESPUNS. A1.S0, 281 KIM. Hoop Skirts, HOSIERY, 281 HM. CLOAKS AND SHAWLS, D il CASSURES, FLANNELS & BLANKETS HAIR AND TOOTH BRUSHES COMBS, NECK TIES SUSPEND? RS, PERFUMERIES *5 UM LL AS and PARASOLS WrAL - tho attention of those in want of any goods in ouWlfe H will be to their interest to givo us a call before pur, V ". elsewhere. FftCS ?TIE & STILLMAN, Afrts., STORE, No. 281 KING-STREET. December C 'v 22 MISCELL? NEOMS. illili ? m WM Li: J "':.".*;',TT? rt 'V^T- ? -1 {t?\?. .\i.... -^1. AT COURTENAY'S, No. 9 Broad street, STATIONERY, Foreign and Domestic, IS ALL ITS BRANCHES. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BLANK BOOKS, MA At Seduced Prices. November 2a LE I & PEKBIN3' CELEBRATED WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. PRO V O! vc ?on EV CONNOISSEURS TO DE TUE OM.Y Good Sauce AMD APPf.ICADUt TO E7ERY VARIETY: OF DISH. Tho success of this most delicious and unrivallol COD diniput baring caused many unprincipled dc?.crs U apply the name to Spurioui Compounds, the PUBLIC il respectfully and earnestly requested to sec that tuc nave of LEA A PESRIN? ure upon tho WRAI'PER. LAPEL STOPPER ?Od BOTTLE. Manufactured by L ic A dc PERKINS, Worcester JOHN DUNCAN'S SONS, NEW -5TOX<K, AGENTS FOR TUE UNITED STATES. October li* i.uwlyr EXTRACT of a letter from a MEDICAL GENTLEMA> ut Madras, to his Brother at ...h WORCESTER, May :'Wp! "Tell LEA A PER * 'RIXS that their SAUC1 is hi? My esteemed in lu ufa, and is, in my opinion the moat palatable, M well as tho most whole Isoiue SAUCE that ii made." 1W m MIK WW IK 0811 P WK MVS HEPATIC BITTERS, PANK KIN'S HEPATIC BITTERS, PA.VKMVS HEPATIC RUTERS, P.WKM.VS HEPATIC BITTEIIS, PANKNI.VS HEPATIC BITTEItS, THE BEST TONIC NOW IN USE THE BEST TONIC NOW IN USE THE BEST TONIC NOW IN' USE THE BEST TONIC NOW IN USE THE UEST TONIC NOW IN USE Y ALL DRUGGISTS. Y ALL DRUGGISTS. Y ALL DRUGGISTS. Y ALL DRUGGISTS. Y ALL DRUGGISTS. SOLD E SOLD ll SOLD li SOLD fi SOLD ii November C CHERAYV ADVERTISER. "TTvETOTED TO LITERATURE, SCIENCE. ART \J AGRICULTURE, and MISCELLANEOUS NEWS Choraw, s. C. Published weekly, by POWELL a WORLEY. TEBlta or -i~n.-citirrio.v Or.e copy one year.?j Oi ILATES os ADVEnnsiNo : One Square, ten lines or lom, one insertion.51 O? For each subsequent insertion.. . 7i All Advertisements to be distinctly marked,' or the] xvii! be published until ordered out, and obar?ri d acoortt Ins ly Merchant < an 1 others advertising hv tho year, i ll be? rni di iiu. tu n oa the above rales will be innd?. ??oven; ocr |{ DRUGS, CHEMICALS, ETC. GREAT HEALTH RESTORATIVE AND BALM OF LIFE! FUR ALL, ATHO ARE CONSUMPTIVE, OR ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ANT IRRITA? TION OF THE LUNGS, WHETHER THE COUGH HAS BEEN OF LONG CONTIN? UANCE, OR OF RECENT ORIGIN. RODRIGUES' PIILM??! ELIXIR SPEW HAS RAPIDLY DISTINGUISHED ITSELF FOB ITS wonderful restorative and curative qualities. Un? der Its stimulative influence, and by ita penetrative agency, this health invigoiating cordial excites a general beneficial reaction, and disperses tho impermeable ob? structions which prevent access to other remedies. While gradually reducing the accompanying constriction which attends tho malady, it reproduces the essential warmth and elastic vigor of thc respiratory vessels, which, by this remedial combination, promotes thc heal? ing process by which relief and cum is effected. Hemorrhages are arrested and cured, with every other concurrent disorder. As neither narcotic nor emetic properties of any kind are employed in this Pulmonie Compound, aud tho most assiduous attention given to tho quality and medical value of each component article which constitute it, it is confidently and conscientiously recommended for its safety and reliability, without restrictiou in generous, wholesome diet, or apprehension of renewed cold from its effects. For sale wholesale and retail by the Proprietress, Mrs. CECILIA RODRIGUES, northwest corner of MEETING AND SOCIETY STREETS, and at the Druggist*. PRICE SINGLE BOTTEE S1.25. November 12 lyr NEW PEEFUm For the Handkerchief. A MOST EXQUISITE, DELICATE, AND FRA? GRANT PERFUME, Distilled from the Rare anti Beautiful Flower from which it takes its name. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY PHALON & SON, NEW YOr.K. BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS. ASK FOB PHALOU'S-TAKE HO OTHER. Sold by Druggists generally, and Sold at Wholesale by GOODRICH, WHIM & CO., January 21 mthlyr OLD ESTABLISHED DRUG STORE E. H. KELLERS & CO., (LATE PHIN di DORN) WHOLESALE AXD RETAIL DRUGGISTS, No. 131 MEETING STREET, Third door above Market HAVE LATELY RECETVEB LARGE ADDITIONS TO their usual stock of pure and fresh DRUGS MEDICINES DYE STUFFS \ \ EOC^PEAN AND AMERICAN FANCY GOODS ^LfNE SOAPS N/N, TOILET POWDERS - POMADES COSMETICS COMBS BRUSHES EXTRACTS, Ac Comprising invoices froff1 1116 most reputable manu facturen. On hand, all ihOT?rlnc,Pal PROPRIETARY \ MEDICINES, Including Preparations of AYER,\) "AYNE, HALL, CHEV? ALIER, DAVIS. WRIGHT, HOLlS^WAY, Ac, ?IBO, a largo assortment ot > SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS TRUSSES SADDLE BAGS MEDICINE CHESTS GLASS METAL AND GUTTA PERCHA GOODS GLASSWARE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Great attention is paid to the importation aud selec? tion of PURE AND FRESH DRUGS, and nono other are allowed to go out of the Establish? ment. PRESCRIPTIONS compounded with accuracy, and the public can depend ou liv utmost reliability in the execution Oi < rders. i. HELLERS, ED.Il MER, ED March 9 "Prevenlion is Retter than Core.* DR. RICORD'S Celebrated Preventive Lotion. i PPROVED AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY j\_ tho t rench Medical Faculty, as tho only sale and infallible antidoto against infection from Special Diseases. This invaluable (.'reparation in suited ior cither sex, and has proved, from ampie oxperience, the most efficient and reliable Preventive ever discovered, thus effecting a desideratum long nought for ic the Medical World. Il used according to directions every possibility of danger may bc avoided; a single application will radically neu? tralize the venereal virus, expel ah impurities from thc absorbent vessels, und render contamination impossible. Bo wise in time, and at a very small outlay, save hours ol untold bodily and mental torments. This most reliable specific, so universally adopted In tho Old World, is now offered for salo for the first time in America by F. A. DUPORT i: CO., only authorized Agents for the United States. Price $3 per bottle. Large bottle, double size, $5. The usual discount to the trade. Sent, securely packed, on receipt of price, to any address, with direc? tions and pamphlet, by addressing to F. A. DUPORT & CO., Sole Agents for Dr. Ri.-ord's P. L., May 20 lvr No. 12 (?olil Street. New York. MISCELLANEOUS. C. DUCREUX'S PATENT For Instantaneous Detachment ot Horses from Carriages. THIS INGENIOUS AND VERY U8EFUL INVENTION, which baa been patented ni thc United States, France aud England, is now offered by the subscriber to the public, feeling assured they will find it, upon o xs mi natiou, ono of tho greatest inventions ot the ago. Prominent among its advantages arc: F LUST-The racility with which horses may bc harness? ed to or unharnessed from a Carriaqe, also "rendHring lt unnecessary for the person unharnessing to pass between or behind thc horses as is customary, thu, avoiding any liability of being kicked. SECOND- lu case of a horse falling, he niay be loosed from thc carriage in oue second, without tho driver leav? ing hil seat. It is so simple in its operaUou that a child can work it. THtnn AND GBEATEST-In casen of horses taking fright, becoming unmanagable or running away, the terrible consequences which so frequently follow may bo all avoid? ed by this simple application to carriage?, aa thc horses ran be loosed trom the carriage "ma twinkling," and the ..arriage is quickly and safely stopped. Mr. C. DUCREUX gave several public exhibitions. The great favor and praise manifested by thc public on these occasions), is one ol the evidences of a popular apprecia? tion of its merits. Terms may be known and orders received for applying the patent to carriages, or purchase of State Rights, by addressing to ' C. DUCREUX, Patentee, No. 03 Elizabeth street, New ?ork. October 22 3uio PIANO-FORTES-GB A X D, SQUARE AND UPRIGHT-Which are now acknowledged to be, by the Leading Artist? in this country. SUPERIOR Tu ANY OTHERS IN AMERICA. These Instruments pos? sess every modern improvement, are ol the largest size, finished in CARVED and PLAIN ROSEWOOD CASES, embracing every variety <>? - ty le. Each has the full METALLIC FRAME. OVERSTRUNG BASS (With or with? out the aerutlc arrangement). Each has ?.o FRENCH GRAND ACTION, acknowledged to bo superior to any other in rapid execution. These Instruments ure all SEVEN, SEVEN ANO A QUABXEB Ulld SEVEN AND A THIILD OCTAVES; constructed ot ruonouGnxv SEASONED wooi>, and of thc finest and best material- For OEI.AI rowtn, antonia QUAUTTES, SWEETNESS and roam OP TONE throughout tho entire KEGISTEB: ELEGANCE OFFINlsli and GRUA ? DURABILI CY, tin- Piano-Fortes of Messrs. JENNYS A: SON are unsurpassed by auy other makers in the WORLD, and nave taken the HIGHEST PREMIUM WHEREVER EXHIBITED. The same facilities winch Pliable this timi to produce ft SUPERIOR INSTRUMENT, also enable them to oller their PIANO-FORTES to the public at I WEN l'X PEU CENT, lower than any other P LUST CLASS manufacturer in the country. The gpo -al attention of Dealers, Teachers and others is invited tc thc examination of these Pianos before mak? ing their se lection elsewhere. Every Instrument is fully WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS. Descriptive circu? lars sent to ail parto o: the country upon application. Ad? di e>s, JENNYS A: SONS, Nos. 230 and 235 East 21st stvork. Between Sd and Sd Avenues, N'owreet. ?ritenjuer li? jyj AUCTION 8ALES. Damaged Goods from th? late fire on King itrett. BY CAMPBELL, KNOX & CO., Cain Auction House, Wo. 55 Hasel-stree!, Opposite Postoffice. Will be seid, THIS DAY, 26th instant, at 10 o'clock AM., 9 casca assorted DEY GOODS 40 cases trimmed and untrimmed Hats Millinery Goods, Fancy Goods, Notions, 4c. Conditions cash. _December 26 To Cloie Consignments, without reserve, TO-MOBROW (Friday), 27th instant, at 10 o'clock. McKAY & CAMPBELL Will| sell at their Auction salerooms No. 136 Meeting, street, opposite Pavilion Hotel, A general assortment of DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Ready Made Clothing, Homespun, Boots, Shoes, Notions, ftc. Particulars in To-Morrow's paper. December 26_ Valuable Furniture of a Family declining House? keeping. BY lt. H. MARSHALL & BRO,, Auctioneers. Will be sold, at th? southeast corner of Pitt and Montiguo streets. TO-MORBOW, 27th mst, commencing at io>i o' lock, A. M., A VALUABLE ASSORTMENT OF FAMILY FURNI? TURE, CONSISTING ur PART OF: ELEGANT SEMI-GRAND ROSEWOOD PIANO Elegant Rosewood What No', with Mirror Elegant Rokewood Hat Stand, with Mirror Very large Mahogany Extension Dining Table Handsome Wardrobes, Bedsteads, Maible Top Bureaus Handsome Chairs, SoiJS. Marble Top Tables Mattresses, Carpets, Clocks, ftc, ftc. Conditions cash. Articles to be removed on the day after thc sale. December 26 . UNDER DECREE IN EQUITY. Horlbeck vs. McManmon. Will be sold under the direction of the undersigned, at the old Customhouse, on TUESDAY, the 7th day of January, 1P68. at ll A. M., , All that LOT OF LAND, with the throe-itnry Brick Building and Outbuildings thereon, situate on the north side ot ira Jd-street, between Meeting and King streets, in this city, measuring in front 40 feet, and in depth 100 feet, more or less. Terms-One-third cash; balance payable in two equal annual instalments, with interest from the day of aale, payable annually, secured by bond of the purchaser and mortgage of thc premises; buildings to be Insured and policy assigned. Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. JAMES TUPPER, December 19 thstul Master in Equity. UNDER DECREE IN EQUITY. Exors. Boyce vs. Armstrong. WAI be sold, under the direction of the undersigned, at the old Customhouse, on TUESDAY, the 7th day of January, 1S68, at ll A. M., A.l that LOT OF LAND, situate on the north aide of Market-street, in this city, and known as No. 42, measur? ing in front on Market-street 20 feet 3 inches, the same on the back line, bv 79 feet 10 inches in depth, more or less ; bou n d in g north partly on Lote Nos. 29 and 30 (accord? ing to a Plat of the "Burnt Dis: ri t," surveyed by Robert K. Payne, Esq., in May, I860, and now of record In the office of Register of Mease Conveyance for this District), east by Lot No. 66 on said Plat, sow owned by James Armstrong, south by Market-street, asd west hy a Lot of land now or .ate the property of Dr. P. M. Cohen. Terms-One-th rd cash; balance in one and two years, secured by bond of the purchaser and mortgage of the premise , with interest from day of sale, payable semi? annually. The building* to be in sored and policy assign? ed. Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. JAMES TUPPER, Master in Equity, December 19 thStul PRIVATE SALES. BY ANDRET M. MORELAND, Broker, No. 8 Bro ad-street. At Private Sale THE STOCK OF A FIRST-CLASS GROCERY STORE, in the lower part of the city, with lease ot Building, at rent of $450 a * ear If not sold by the 2d of January, will be sold at public auction. Apply to ANDREW M. MOREL \ND, December 17 ruthe Broker, No. 8 Broad-street COMMISSION MERCHANTS. R. M. MARSHALL & BROTHER, AUCTIONEEKS, Real Estate Agents, Brokers, No. 33 BROAD-STREET. EEAL ESTATE, STOCKS, ftc., BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION; LOANS NEGOTIATED; PRO? PERTY LEASED. SS~ Auction of HORSES, FURNITURE, ftc, every Wednesday. October 19 WILLIAM H. GILLILAKD 4 SON, Real Estate Agents, Auctioneers AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS? OFFICE NO. 83 H AV NE STREET. 8eet<?mber s WILLIS & CHIS0LM, FACTORS, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, AND SHIPPING AGENTS. WILL ATTEND TO THE PURCHASE, SALE AND SHIPMENT (to Foreign and Domestic Porta) of COTTON, RICE, LUMBER AND NAVAL STORES. ATLANTIC WHARF, Charleston, 8. C. E. WILLIS.A. B. CHJ80LM October 2? PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING. JAMES w. MCMILLAN, THAD. C. JO WITT Late of the Late of the firm of DAILY MEWS. BUBKK k JO WI TT. iMcMILLAN & JOWITT JOB PRI AND BOOK BINDj NO. 33 HAYNE STREET, OPPOSITE CHARLESTON HOTEL, HAVING PURCHASED THE EN? TIRELY now and complete Job Printing material of the DAILY NEWS Office, are prepared to execute, in the highest style of the art, at prices competing favorably with the North, every variety of BOOK AND JOB PRINTING, 8 DOH AS BILL AND LETTER HEADS BUSINESS CARDS GUTTER SNIPES INVITATIONS CATALOGUES HANDBILLS PAMPHLETS CIRCULARS DODGERS POSTERS CHECKS DRAFTS BOOKS NOTES, Railroad and Steamboat Printing, &c., ic, &c., &c. ALSO, AND MM? ( All orders left at the DAILY NEWS Office will be promptly attended tu. ?ovembex 4 1568-THE BAPTIST BANNER, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. rpHE FIRST NUMBER OF THE SEVENTH VOLUME J. of tili? Rcligiouf and Family Journal will appear on tho flrat Saturday in January. 18(58. The Banner will be issued regularly every Saturday, printed ?Ith new tvpe and on fine paper. Tho resident Editor, Mr. JAMES*. ELLS, will be aided by the pens of some of tho most distinguished writers of thc denomina?on in this and the adjoining States. A limit.d number of advertisements (of suitable character) will be received at the usual rates. Subscription price THREE D?LLABS per rnnum. Address, BARTIST BANNER, December 23 Augusta, Ga,