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THE DAILY SEWS. S9* LARGEST CIRCULATION-THE DAILY NEWS BEING THE NEWSPAPER OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AS KAVING THE LARGEST-CHU CUL*.TION IN TBE CIIY OF CHARLESTON, PUBLISHES THE LISI OF LETTERS REMAIN ING IN THE POSTOF1TUE AT THE END OF EACH WELK, ACCORDING TO THE PROVID? IONS OF THE NEW POal OFFICE LAW. LOCAL MATTERS. A UCTION SALES THIS DAT. CAMPBELL, KNOX & Co. will Boll this dav, at their auotion house, No. 55 Hasel-street, ?t 10 o'clock, dry goods, &c. T. M. CATER will sell this day, on Brown's wharf, at 9$ o'clock, hams, strips* butter. N. HUNT & Sox will sell this day, at their auc? tion house, No. 142 Meeting-street, boote, suoe^. &c. THERE WILL be no suspension of the pub? lication of THE DAILY NEWS on account oi New Year's dav. TAXES.-Tho special attention of tax-payers is invited to the notices of the State Tax-U<>l lector for St. Philip's and St. Michael's, pub? lished in this morning's NEWS. HOGMANAY.-The St. Andrew's Society of this city celebrated this anniversary at the Son Ji Carolina Hall last night. The old year was decently interred, and the birth of the new welcomed with flowing libations. THE SOUP HOUSES.-It was expected that these honres would have- been opened on the 1st, but the Bureau offioers are still awaiting orders from General Howard, vhich will give them the authority to purchase the necessary meats. Until this is done, no action can be^ token. THE LATE BAZA m.-It gives us sincere plea? sure to announce that the net profits of the Bazaar of the Widows' Home amounted to more than two thousand dollars. A committee will be in attendance from 12 to 3 o'clock esch afternoon, beginning with to? morrow, to distribute prizes, fill up raffles, and dispose of the unsold wares. THE DETECTIVE OFFICE.-From offioial re? ports received it appears that the Detective Offioe, under the charge of Lieutenant Hen? dricks, has secured and receipted for $14,051.27 of stolen property received during the year. This list embraces every variety of property, from a cotton bak to an old coat, and mc lumea jewelry of every description. EMANCIPATION DAT.-The Sith anniversary of the issue of the famous Emancipation Proc? lamation of President Lincoln will bo celebra? ted by the colored people to-day. The fire companies and tho various civic societies will form a procession which will march through the streets to the African Methodist Church on Calhoun-street, where an oration will be de? livered by the Kev. F. L. Cardozo. The parade of last year attracted large numbers of specta? tors, who thronged tho sidewalls along thb route, ii the weather should be propitious, the s ame societies will in ah probability lorin part ot the procession to-day, and the same route be selected. THE CHEAP EDITION OF THE WOBKS or CHAULES DICKENS.-Aiessrs. D. Applec^jj^Co., of New York, are now publishing a new ana cheap edition of Dickens' works, at twenty-nvc cents and thirty-five couts per volume. "Oliver Twist," "Nicholas Pickleby," und tho "Christ mas storied," have already appjared, and aro for sale at John Russeil'*, King-street. Those volumos are in paper covers, but they oro beautifully printed in clear type upon fine pa per, and will prove as good an edition of tue works of the great novelist aa any man need wish to have, '?he complete Bot will cost but ?4.50. ' A T THE annual meeting of Ute Germania Chapt.-r, No. 12, held on tho 26tli December, 1867, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year : Coop. J. M. PETERSON, H. P. Comp. J. KBUdB, K. Comp. 0. H. BERGMANN, S. Comp. L. Jt\ Mi?LB, C. H. Comp. G. K?J-NLLKL, P. J. Comp. S. B^NJ.vAIl ,\, K. A. C. Corny. C. FLU 1'HMANN. G. 3d W. Corny. L. DUNNLAl A \N, <i 2d V. Comp. F. J. KL'-Iid, G. 1st W. Comp. A. MLLOHLK.-, Tieaauxer. Corny, ?. BLKGiiAS.N, Secretary. Comp. J. H. sOHMIDl, txncxneL THE GAZETTE, YOL. II., No. 8.-The contents for the week ending Saturday, January 4, aro : Number of Catholics in the United States; The Irishman and the Deacon; How Colonel Kelly Escaped; The Representation of the Crib at Bethlehem at the Sisters of Mercy, Queen street); Honor the Brave; Great Cyclone in In? dia; Imm.nse Fenian Funeral Processi->n m Cork; The Distress of the Workingmen at the North; George Franois Train's Speeoh; The Irish Question; Letter from Alor oma; Consis? tency; In Memoriam-Father Byan; A Shoi from the Capitol; The Roman Question in the French Corps L?gislatif ; Address and Bead? ings by Rev. A. J. Byan; The Fenian Fuserai Prooession in Dublin; o-c., etc. Single copies five cents. To oe had at all the news stands. Office of publication, No. 807 Kmg-s ti cet. jjrxj. OF MoBTALrrr.-Beturn of deaths within the City of Charleston for the week ending December 28th, 1807 : ?DISEASES. BLACKS OB CO LO BSD Abscesses Kerro-Pbiryugeal.. Atofjlexy. Chin, Congestive. Consomption. Diphtheria. Fever, Typhoid. Heart, Hypertrophy of.. He a. orrin ge, Uterine. Inanition. Pneumonia. Pneumonia, Interlobular. Spine, Fraciurt i-f. Triamos Nascentium. Tumour. Unknown. Totals. a BZCAPITCLATIOr ? Whiles, 4; Blacks and Colored, 1'2-Total, 16. AOES : Ondsr 1 year of age... 4 Between 50 and 60 yrs. 2 Between ?and 5 yrs... 2 Between 60 and 70 yrs. . Between 5and 10yrs.. l|Between 70and 80yrs. . Between 10 and 20 yrs.. LBotwecn 80 and 90 vis. . Between 30 and 30 yrs.. 3 Botweeu 90andl00yts. . Between 30 and 40 >w. ll Over 100 years of age... . Between 40 and SO yrs.. 2|_ Office of City Regist: ar. December 31, 1367. . GEORGE S P-L DB, M. D., City Registrar. jjojsL ABBIVALS.-Charleston Eo'.eL-Wil? liam B. Jones, Aikon, S. C.; E. W. Cole, Au? gusta, Ga,; D. C. De Jarnofcto, Va.; E. W. Ever? son, U. S. A.; J. IL Little and lady, Wades boro.Ji. C.; James Gray, Bennettsville, S. C.; M. W. Coleman, Edge?eld, S. C.; H. B. Sping nor, S&Usburv, fl. C.; N. A. Ball Master N. H. v Bull, Orangeburg, S. C.; J. McCiearlv^Thomas Britton, U. S. A. Pavilion Hotel.-R. J). Bony, Marion, S. C.; *W. F. Prentiss, W. R. Darby, City; W. B. Wor. ?ham, Gourdin's; Dr. John T. King, U. S. A. .. ?fu?? Souse.-Charles H. Cohrs, Berkloy, S. C.; H. Weldon, City; P. Pritoliard, Augusta, Ga.- John W. Mason and wife, Now York; J. H Sturdy, Massachusetts; M. W. Churchill, Eouto ^^ohn?; F. M. Pierson, New York. j - UNTIED S?ES Cov?,_p0N. GECSQE S. BBYAN presid?--On rr)tio? of R B< Car. ponier, Esq.,r.J;iliu8 2. carpenter waa ad? mitted to praicoin tll<Uaited States Court for the District ^o^aiolina. Miss ST. CT?B'S LEortjg wa3 DQt ^inlx at? tended last cjht. The^jf leoturer, who is apparently abet twentywo Tears oi ag0> faa. cinating and acqi2ie? herself very cred? itably, j f LICENSES Top Gi<1JTE??_Genoi^i Canby's action in nstpoftfo tb? city the right of granting licenJs 3j be agreat relief to our municipal au?0it;egj as i large portion of their income il xe wn fromthis source. The order of Geuefl Mckies remcting this privi? lege embarrass^ the city fnances to a con si dora?le exten fheissaiof city scrip and tho rapid depnis?on of te same has been owing ia a m%nra to tba cause, and the order of Genei, c?nby wifbe, we hope, but the prelude t*.-. - tv;a to gsenback payments on tho part a' tk? ijity. IK TES x?F* of tie reovery of the iron stolen from fi?.' Cl arioaton aid Savannah Bail road, publish^ ii the ftwarf yesterday, due credit was nefc^-'ded to th Savannah detec? tives, and egjoial y to St. Ry, their chief, for tho efficient #vic is tiny reidered in accom? plishing the #f it j gitaa. Before the arrival of any Charlcoo detective they had arre?t;d two of the |"ty partiea, ?nd had recovered about cight$v? of the Jails. It was Mr. Charles H. tf>*? find not John Plynn, who ac? companied tfcdottctiveg fron Charleston. ALMOST LYJSAB ?E-The entrance to Kerr's ,?md the Atlp* Wharves are in a miserable cormrTrbnTa*86 carrow streets are half oc? cupied wit^r28 of paving stones, which have lam there tA35y"^?akfiv Jeaving only about sight feet' thu passage of drays and wagons, ls forcing of vehioles into so narrow a de has worn the tracks into terri? bie rats a ib ag holes. Yesterday the quart? ermaster wons hauling grain had to put on two extra raes ;ier wagon to reach "terra firma" on st Bay. Something should be done eithej pave these streets or remove the obstruotior DISTTNOBED A mw.'AL.-Kev. Bishop Wil? liam M. Vhtmat, D. D., LL.D., arrived ID our city 3 onlay, from his recent home in Alabama, ho Bis?op is a native of our city and an aluns of its college, and for years as he accoiished editor of the "Southern Christian vocate," and one of the compilers of the Hyi Book of tho M. E. Church, South, uiinisiereuth distinguished ability from its pulpits, i remo ral from our city in accept? ing the Prdeucy of Woffcrd College at Spar tanborg ated a vacancy that was felt not merely m Q pulpits dftMte* communion, and we wa-eoiU the^R8Pti regret with which th?dings of his acceptance of the Chancollonp of tho Southern University in Alabama v received, both amcng the clergy auu laity, i retm ns to make his home among us in a nevlatioT-as one of the Bishops ol his Chara His fellow-citizens have felt a just pride his elevation to so distinguished a poBicionid a Dal pleasure in the tidings born? theifrnm the West of the impression mado by haHstrations there, but we hazard aothing ioayiug that they will feel a at h nigher grficatioa in his decision to return and makes hom ) among them, returning as ne dqca j&J&? eivy-and. state are in many rospects or Ujpwreok of their former selves. rife Bisb^R just completed the tour of J the Eprscsi District assigned linn this ySalT] >ud is cot quent ly somewhat jaded but in sound heal He is staying for the present at j che manaii of l is relative, George W. Wil iams, Esq SiLVssTi EVE--THE BsEuflsBLicnTS BUND. -The menus o? tho Breudordohe Bund gave me of thebest theatrical performances last aigbt. In ?it9f of the weather the hall was nell filled, laf|^>ortion of the audience be lng the fait ex. Oar German fellow-citizens inderstandhe cd proverb, "Speed the part lug and welime the coming guest," and last night the -amitie entertainment, and the terpsichore] exercise whioh followed, kept tho attentic engaged until '67 had breathed Iiis last. 1B Bund have an able corps of amateur acirs, md the entertainments have jonsidorablrint-irest oven to those who are aot raised i thc Teutonio tongue. The pro? gramme las niu;ht was selooted particularly ;or this oocaon, and commenced with a grand nusical prelde, whioh was followed by several :omic scene, ia whioh the actors brought Iowa the hoke. The performances wero con iiuded by tb plays of "America and Span ioan," and 'A Picture of Beal Life." A ableaux repis mted the North Germaa Con ederation, san State being represented by a ? o ung lady, ?t er the theatrical performances rad dosed th floor was cleansed, and the ncrry sound c! the music 6oon drew wining est into the lyaks of the dances ; 67 waa juried, and '6f , the newly-born, was greeted nth an old-its) ioned German weloome. MiEACoxoui ESCAPE-A CABBIAGE CABBTED JET AHO CDT t TWO BS AN ENOINE, AND NO MM HOBT.-Oe of the most wonderful es? capes from acclental death ever recorded was made yesterda at the passsenger depot of tho south Carolin Railroad. Mr. W. Eelsey steadman wit!, his sister, Mrs. McDowell and uer child, dr-re to the depot in a carriage from Mr. Rodn's stables, to leave the city by the early train. When the carriage had enter? ed tho yard ari drawn up at the platform, Mr, Steadman got o- and the driver, E. colored man, left the l?x and began to take down the baggage, tho Idy and child remaining in the carnage. At fats moment the engir.e of the Hambarg train then approaching, was heard and the horse, having no ono to control them, became tanned and dashed off at full speed. Running fror the yard, the horses, with thc carnage, smut round the corner, and ran with fearful fore iato the engine of the Ham? burg train, whlu was then crossing into thc lower yard. Th engine struck the carriage near the fron ; ties, and the terrible jar caus? ed the horses tcbreak loose. But the carriage was entangled pon tho cow-catcher of tho en? gine, and wan crried about two hundred yards down th9 trac, Mrs. McDowell, the while, claspmg her ohd to her breast. Fortunately the carriage soa broke np, one half, in which were the lady ad child, falling on one side oi the track and Molly olear of the train. Help was instantly athand, and it was found that neither motlier or child was in any way hurt, Mr. Steadtaanwas in dose purjuit of the carriage and erred at the spot a moment after the denoaerr< nt :curred. The horse a onbreakin^ away from the oar riage ran r.pLe-street until they reached Blake-street, wrn they tamed to the left and ran into the m&h, where th&y were bogged up to theil' nets, and remained for several h JUTS. Thtyhibeen out during the night aud were believe to be tired down. Notwithstondij the terrible shock to her nervous systemics. McDowell and ber child went on the reg%? train to AugUB?a, but lt is certain thai as hg as she lives she will never forget her'Tidejr Ufe," nor cease to wonder at her prov .deufci escape from instantaneoue death. ? i . SN'OW.-The wide-awake portion of this com? munity discovered a slight fal] of snow in this city yesterday morning, between ? and 5 A. M., but was speedily absorbed by tho moisture on the ground, and those who rose at daylight were not aware of the wintry visitation. Wo l?arn that in the interior Districts snow fell to the depth of several inches. At Cheraw it was six inches deep, and at Florence about four inches. lu order to convince unbelievers, a bucketfull of the article was brought down and exhibited. Snow has been predicted for some time, but the Charleston community havo not thus far been favored with a daylight snow 6 tor m. Om MONEY.-At the last meeting of Coun oil, a warm discussion arose on the prac tica bility of discontinuing tbe issue of city money and substituting a greenback circulation. Though no definite action was taken, it is high? ly probable that tho city will BOOU return to payments in United States ourrency. During thia month the receipts from various sources will bo quite large, as many of tho tax-payers will give in their duos, and the different licen? ses that will be granted will return a handsome sam to the Treasury. There is at tho present time but $33,000 of the oity mouey in circula? tion, and it is confidently expected that this amount will bo speedily withdrawn. Tho muni? cipal officials are using evory effort to reduce the issue of city scrip. ' INCENDIARY ACTS ut DABLTNOTON.-It bs with . sincero regret that we notice thc disturbed state of affairs in some sections of the State, and if the stealing and burning which is now taking place is to be continued it will be at the ex enso of tho most vital interests of society. These midnight outrages must be checked and the perpetrators of them brought to justice. A etter was shown us yesterday, by a merchant of our city, from one of the most prominent ciiizen8 of Darlington District, which stated that about 10 P. M. on the 27th December, his fa Jilly, which had retired for the night, were startled by the firing of guns, and, on looking ont, the torch of the incendiary had been suc? cessfully applied to his gin-house, and to a large crib full of fodder, hay and shucks in the immediate vicinity of tho farm, stables, wagon and carriage houses. The other buildings were waved by the wind being favorable. The fire destroyed the gin-house, scre>v and 1200 bush? els cotton seed. They also went into the field and burned five stacks of fodder. A noi jhbor, on the samo night, had bis gin-house and fod? der stacks fired. Ora RAILROADS.-It affords us satisfaction to notice that oar Railroads immediately connect? ing this city with the interior, aro pursuing, as far as the unsettled state of affairs will permit, a policy which will gradually give us the bene? fit of a large portion of tho trade of the interior. We commend their wisdom, for whtlo they may temporarily sustain a loss in receipts they must ultimately benefit largely by thc great increase of prosperity which it will bring to thiB place, and by tho larger area of country it wdl enable them to secure trade from. The South Caro? lina Railroad Company, in particular, has, toronga its present energetic head, been en? deavoring to have established through freight rates, which must ultimately lead to a large in? crease of our prosperity. This tariff opens tho field of on ter pi IBO to Memphis, Nashville aud Montgomery, as well as all the important points which are nearer and as soon as th?i Augusta aud Macou Railroad is complot, d, Which may be looked for at an carly day, we will bel placed on equal terms *ith Savannah at Marcon, which ie the centie of the great cotton ^.Hctfcon of Georgia, at which point railroads ?og;fa in from Columbus and beyond, ?jjfc^tthe rich soction of southwestern ?MBBHasfe tapping of this important pom should add 100,000 bales of ootton tu the re? ceipts here. In many ways these improved freight rates are already bringing produce, and much of the oom which now reaches this city is purchased at Atlanta, and is placed in our market at lower figures than from other points. With the promises of a heavy grain crop the ooming oeason, the receipts of corn, wheat and other grains from the interior that will come hero for export, as well as tor a market, will no doubt largely exceed any present estimates. It would be well for our business mea to look well into the resources of the country now brought within their grasp, aud to usa all their energies to secure the trade of a section ot country whiih must at an oarly day increpo with unsurpassed rapidity, aud which will assuredly gire us the basis of a lasting pros? perity, ii we use our most earnost efforts to secure it. REGULAS MEETING OF Cm Gowen..-Pre? sent-His Honor the Mayor ; Aldermen Rave nel, Wragg, Gerdts, Small, O Neill, Willis, Olney, Oakes, Honour, Marshall, Euston, Wad? den, Cosgrove, Butler, Parker, Courtenay and Pringle. The min?tes of the last meeting were read and ooiifirned. The Mayer Bftid that since tho last session of Council hi had received crders from head? quarters, whiih he lead. (These orders re? ferred to tho appointment of Mr. N. G. Parker as alderman it Ward No. 3, oice James P. Earlo, decease! ; also thc appointment of Mr. W. N. Hughelas City Assessor). Mr. Parker being presentitbe Mayor stated that he would administer th] necessary oaths, and Mr. Par? ker was duly joalifled, and took his seat as a member of Ghincil. Mr. Parker having re? ceived permisi?n of Council, inado a few re? marks before te regular basiaoss of tho ses? sion was resulted. He said : Afr. Mayor am Gentlemen of Hie Council : lu view of th peculiar c.rcumstauces under which we meeUit seems fit aud proper for me to make a fei remarks, wu ich the occasion naturally auggats. For some uso past there has been a vacant chair in this Condi. I had not tho honor of an ar-quaintana with him whose place I am ap? pointed to fill: but I have heard him highly spoken of, andiuat he was a useful member of this board. Having receved the appointment to fill the place made vaunt by the death of Mr. Earle, and the manor of my appointai nf being somewhat extrordinary, I trust that you will pardon me for Hading to the past, and to the necessity that gave rise to this unusual pro? ceeding. lu ordinary '.mes aa election would havo been held to ti Ut his vacaucy; but we live in extraordinary trios, which require extraordi? nary measures to meet them. In ordinary times there wou?L have been an election on the first of November to elect a Mayor and a Board of Aldermen; bf there has been no such elec? tion. Every memba of thie Council holds his seat to-day not by air ordinance of tho city, not by any ?lection of no city held at a regularly ap? pointed time, bt by permission cf tho military authority-by -?at authority, gentlemeu of the City Connel, you all held your scats, and by the samtauthority I take mine. No one rogreh moro thaul do the necessity that exists far uiusual modes ol' ;$ovcrnment. I trust, however ibat this necessity will not much longer regain, that we shall soon be restored to full, civd and political rights, and that the trials w havo borne may prove a val? uable lesson to n. The great stugnle through which our country h..s passe, which has boroo so heavi? ly and terribly ujoa this sectiou of it, was the inevitable resultsof the two great social sys? tems of tl.e two ?re.it sections-slavery and freedom. The ooy wonder to me is that iy did not occur twetty years sooner. / Born and raised am-.n-r the free hills of'fJ Nortu, yv/u will naturiliy expect mo to iyiul" bued with Normera ideas. Such is t he I\jf> BuL nowthat slavery has ceased to exist, tp? Great curse, the enco peculiar oistineLive/*aturo. ?r Southern society, tho cause of /? tu0 trials anusorrowB through which wcy^76. pa?.seu ? now that this section must rV? 11 ?* aU> 0v the esme means, o'r aa the yioro prosperous sections have risen, I caa/iee no oause fora wi^eiiffereacohetweea/?? ??to tao general plan to be pursued to affect the gt poses for which we are organized, care and prosperity of the city. And when I use the word city, I use broadest sense-the whole city-tho i poor, tbs merchant, the m?chame, i laborer. I do not hesitate to tay. for in ah kindness, that I believe this c this State, has in many respects been t governed. I need but mention one pai when I think that there are those presi will agree with me, and that is in taza believe that nearly the entire system and State taxation is wrong in pris cir should be changed, and I shall gladly any plan that will effect a reform. The situation of Charleston for a com centre is one of the finest on the Atlanti but she is sadly behind the most, if i the cities from Maine to Texas in proi This is partially due to accident: but not Her prosperity and growth can be se mri yet, or she may be left to dwindle and d do this, however, we must follow the e: of those citios that are most prospi whether it is Boston, New Tork, Philad or New Orleans. We must cease to be s al. and begin to be liberal in all our actf I thank you for the kind manner ir iou have received me, and the indulger ave granted mo, and tho attention yo given me; and, in conclusion, will on that I trust that if we differ in mode curing the interests of the city, that it upon no other grounds than honest dir! nf opinion. But whilo I am regarde justly, too, the friend of the middling and tho poor, without distinction of i color; and while all the citizens of Char who have selected her as their adopted may look upon me as a representative of una while the government of the United may justly look to me as a representa the policy she has adopted to settle th cult.es of the past-that my devotion t< and all of them will not be greater th devotion to the best interests of the i Charleston. The application of Mr. Jno. Blanch Junk-shop LioenBe was referred to the mit tee on Licenses. The petition of Louis Fitzgerald to be ed to put up a etc om engine in Cbarlotte-i was referred to the Mayor. The petition of Jno. Prara, executor, allowed permission to renew City Stock was lost. The necessary regulations h been complied with, the, petition was gri The Mayor read a memorial from the Tn of the Charleston College, showing its fia condition, and the impossibility of the tees to conduct it without the aid of Co On motion of Alderman Wragg, the mee was referred to a special committee of i The Mayor appointed Aldermen Wragg, our and Marshall. Sundry bills were referred to the Como on Accounts. The report of the City Attorney, in whii stated that the appeal of the Southern Er Company for a writ of prohibition from levied by the city, was heard in Columbii argued before the Court of Errors, by v the appeal was dismissed. Tho Mayor stated that Mr. W. N. Hu< who was selected by Council as City Ass and subsequently appointed by the M had signed the required bond with suffi security. The bond was approved by Co end accepted. Alderman Wragg, from the Commits Tidal Drains, presented several bills, n were referred and read; the report of the 1 er was received as information. Alderman Wragg, from the Committei tho Artesian Well, read a report relative ti use of the well water by tho Charleston B showing that the privilege was origil Kranted to Mr. Mixer for one year, and thi was expected to pay when Council demai the same. The Committee recommended the prayer of tho proprietors of the hot? not granted, and that a sum of $600 per an be charged. Alderman Easton opposed this report, at just and prejudicial to enterprise. Alderman O'Neill requested that the re lie over until the next meeting, when a r would be ianda. Granted. The Committee on St. Michael's clock ported that five applications had been m which were still sealed, but as a nombi persons wished to present estimates, i movod that the time be extended to the i regular meeting of Council. Adopted. Alderman Gerdts, from tho Committee Streets, read a report of tho street departm showing the expanse for tbe last two mon from October 21st to the 20th November, tc $297-150; from November 21 to Decemboi to be $2929 25; cost of tho sidewalk on I Bay, $456. The Committee on Licenses reported fa ably on sundry applications for licenses. The Committee on Accounts reported fa1 ably on sundry bills. lu accordance with the request of Cou the Mayor said that he would make moni reports of the tidal drains. He read a rep which was received as information. The Mayor stated that, in accordance n the resolution of Council, ho hal consul >vith the Chief of Police, and recommended name of Lieutenant J. C. Campbell aa officer to be dropped. Owing to his stat; health he was often unable to attond to his fc of duties, and as tho Council had determined reduce the Police force, it was necessary bave efficient officers. He regretted exec ingly to make this recommendation, but v compelled by a strict sense of duty to offer I name of Lieutenant Campbell. In connecti with this subject the Mayor read the folio wi communication : CEASLESTO?, Decembor 21st, 1867. To Hon. P. C. OaUicrd, Mayor, and C Council : DEAS Sins-The undersigned, officers a members of tho Fire Dopartmoat, learn that the 1st January noxt, a odange of somo irapc tanco is to take place in our Polic 3 Dopartme m relation to the reduction of tho number others and men. We ask your interest in this change for Lie tenant Cam 'bell. Ho is well known to our d partaient, and we rec immend him as tho mt for duty during the time of fires. He is tam iar w.th our wants, always promptly executn them to our entire satisfaction. Very respectfully, your obedient servants, M. H. Nathan, Chief Fire Department ; rt. 1 Alexander, 1st Assistant Chief ; J. A. Quac] en bush, President 2Etna Fire Co.; B. S. Du yea, President EagleF. E. Co.; W. E. Holme President Phoenix Fire Co.; Hugu Fergusoi President Palmetto Fire Co.; Jas. S. Wester dorff, President Young America Co.; E. I Euston, President of Pioneer Co.; James ( Lacoste, President Charleston F. E. Co.; ? Y. Tapper, President Vigilant F. E. Co.; Jc seph Hilton, Foreman C. H. and L. Co., Nc 1 ; A. Stommerman, President G. F. E. Co. C. P. Aimar, 2d Assistaut Chief; B. M. Sire bel, Cl rk and Superintendeut F. D.; J. B Steinmoyer, Jr., President Marion F. E. Co W. H. Smith, President Hope Fire Co.; Gee L. Buist, President Stonewall F. E. Co.; J/? B. Martin, President Washington Co. y> We, the undersigned, members of theBj?.T o: Underwriters, conour in the within/** B. Heriot, S. Y. Tupper, A. L.JP*!a8i Col burn & Howell, J. L. Honour, Jr , Co-' per Joseph g. Gibbes, Hugerjr"aveueL A ballot being held, Li/^n!W3t Campbell was retained, and, after ./* discussion, it was decided that Council sb/** vote for tbo ??<** tbey wished dr?ppe**3*? 0Q th0 baUot beiD* taken Lieuteiian/^aley received the largest ..umber o:vote/Td T9 Adored dropped. Alderman,?^^e offered a bill to abolish the office of is/r*1 ot St- Michael's Clock, which rec-iva^T first reading. iit^maa Bavenel gave notice ot a bill to fn/T tho quarter's interest of the city debt /?vi due, which reo3ived its first reading. Alderman Euston offered a preamble con? cerning the he.o.c conduct of policeman Cahill in arresting a criminal as he was leaving a burning house, and tho following resolutions: Resolved, That -the conduct of policeman Cahill was aa act of good conduot and gallantry, deserving the thanks of the c.ty and of every good citizen. Resolved, That policeman Cahill ia deserving of promotion, and th?t such promotion shall I take place at the earliest moaant, A long discussion iu reference to the o currency followed, which was entered into nearly every Alderman, present, hut no final i lion was taken. Alderman Courtenay offcrod a rosoluti that the Detective Office be allowed a dork heretofore, with the eame pay as a policems Adopted. The resolution of Alderman Honour that t City Assessor should he allowed the sar privilege waa lost. The Mayor stated that Alderman Part would be assigned to the committees on Bri and Wooden Buildii gs, on Contracts, and i Public Buildings and Grounds. Adjournod. FBEIGHT RATES AT SAVANNAH.-Tue followii are tho rates of freight quoted at Savannah: To Liverpool, on uplands, Jd.; on sea island |@?ch; throuch via New Vorn, by steam, c uplands, 15-16d.; on sea islands, 13-16d. 1 Havre, ljc. on uplands, and l$e. on sea island To Bremen, l^c. Coastwise freights by sa are in good supply at better rates, without large amount o f small tonnage. To New Yor by Bteam, lc. on uplands, ljc. on sea island, cn domestics; by sail, ?c. on uplands, $9 t lumber, aud $1.50 on rice. To Boston, 1 steam, lc. on uplands; by sail, ?c. on upland 12c. on rough rice, in tierces $2; on lumber ?lu. From the Ogecchee, ?ltamaha and S till*, rou?h rico is - 2@4c. better. To Philade pliia, by steam, |c. on uplands, $1.50 on ric 75c. on domestics. To Baltimore, by Bteai |c. on uplands, $1.75 on lice; on lumber. 1 sail, $9. Cuban freights on lumber are one in? at $8@10. Comparing theso figures with our own v find our rates to foreign ports fully up to thei quotations, while in coastwise freights there a conspicuous difference. By steam, to Ne York, our cotton rates have been ?c. fi some weeks, and is only now ?c. against 1 there; to B iston, ?c. here, against lc. ther to Philadelphia $2.25 per bale, against jc, < say $3.75 per bale there; to Baltimore, Jc. her jo. there. These are for local figures, but v may add that our "through rates" are like wie lower to Now York and Boston; and to Balli moi and Philadelphia theie is a still greater savin via Charleston. Shippers at interior point will find this out upon examination and ii quiry. THE WOOD-WOBK AT THE NEW CUBTOJ HOT7SE.-Tho following letter, in relation t the wood-work at the new customhouse, he been handed to us for publication. It is scarce ly necessary to say that Mr. Bussell did nc desire to claim any ci e lit that is not his due and we are only too happy to give all prope praise to the ingenious workmen of Charlestoi To ihe Eddors of the News: Allow me to correct an error in your issu of yesterday morning. lu the local paragraph relative to tho factor of Messrs. Bussell -k Co., credit is given thos grntlomcn for tho wood-work of the now cu? tomhouse. The agreement to make tho dooie sashes and shutters for the principal story an a portion of thc upper story was awarded thea gentlemen by the Collector, who hus the outir cojtxol of the work. Tho wood-work wa done by mechanics employed by the Collectoi and theremainiug sashes, &c, are now bein, made (hy hand) upon the promises. Certainly Borne credit is due those who, b their mechanical skill, perform as good wor as machinery. Although, ns is remarked i said article, time and money is saved thereby _^_ JUSTICE. THE STBEETS AND DBAINS ON THE NECK.-. tax-payer, in the following letter, describea f, forcible terms tho condition of the streets oi Charleston Neck; and the necessity of an im mediate cleaning uut of the drains, at least, is s ovident that it needs no explanation. Of cours tho city is checked at every corner by want c means; but the health of tho public require that the streets should bo kept in a clean con ditton, and it is better to spend money in pre venting sickness than in providing hospital for those who may be attaoked by malarie disease: To the Editors oj the Davy News : GENTLEMEN: rnrougu mo modinni of yon valuable journal I would beg Lo draw the at teution of the proper city officials and th general public to the wretched state of th streets and drains on Charleston Neck. The crain from Coming to Butledge-strec baa been entirely neglected, and the const quence ia that tho stench from the stagnan water ona accumulated filth is even at this Bes son extremely offensive to the nasal organs. Many tax-payers, to my kuowiodge, ore coe rinced that if tho proper authorities paid a much attention to the drainage and repair c aire?is and sidewalks on thu Nee.; as in th lower warns, we should not have had so mon cisea of fever (from malaria) the past sum mer. I would ask, is it moro important t ntve fine sidewalks in front of rich men' houses, or to add to the sufferings of the poo by paying little or no attention to the usus modes of prevention. As we contribute ou quota to thb general fund, we have a right t nave our wants attended to as well as ou neighbors. ATAX-PAYER. BUSINESS NOTICES. n7~H. If rou want cheap Blank Booka; If you want cheap Stationery, Envelopes Kiper, ftc; or, MILLEB'B Almanac; lt you want Printing executed neatly; li you want Books bound in any style, or Ac count Books made to order, With any dosiroi pattern of ruling, go lo HIBALI HABBIS, NO. 5 Broad-street._ FOE Quotations of Bonds, Stocka, CouponB Bank Bills and Money, see cvory Friday morn ing, in this psper, by Andrew M. Moreland Broker, No. 8 Broad-street. t FOB THE NEW YEAB.-It will bo seen ii another column that the firm of Bonafont & Salas has been dissolved. Mi'. Bamon Salas will, in future, conduct tho ?business, and he offers, in to-day's issue, inducements that would convince any oue that the Spanish trade is one of tho most important that vieta this port. Mr. 8ala8 ie the agent for tho celebrated La Valentina segar factory in Havana. He offers to the trado, both in Charleston aud tho country, choice bra-ads of tho best Spanish segare, besides domestic tobacco of all kinds. THE BBOEEBAOE AND EXCHANOE BUSINESS. Our readers will notice in our paper the card o? Mr. E. L. Barre, who has opened an office at No. 141 East Bay, where be1 will attend to sales of real estate, and do a general exchange and brokerage businea*. Thi6 gentleman's long business experience, and bis knowledge of the local aid hairiness wanta of tho city, eminently fit him i^the successful pursuit of tho avoca? tion that he has chosen. His office is central and/conveniont, and the public will have no d/mcuity in being served to thoir satisfaction 'on apphcation there. He advertises a valua blo and elegantly, localed lot on Rutledge Ave? nue, which will afford a fino position for a pai-son desirous of securing a superior sito for a residence. AVALUABLE FEBIILIZEE.-0 iu\^***^^s notice iu another part of ihl^1^'-1' an a^vcr_ tisement of guano tom>^1;iua o? Bodun da. Thc appUrathy-^* inauure? to th? im* nrovement op^)x^ now becomo a neccuaity to the q^^8-^3 o? lhe South, where succes? sive ???ps without change have generally nb gttaoted the fertility or the land. 'Ino guauo from the Isla ".a of Boduada is highly ooui monded for ito valuable properties, and our planters will do well, to give this article a fan test, it being classified among thc best ma? nures by those who should havo a correct knowledge cf its virtues. The agents here are Messrs. Willis & Chisolm, on Atlantic wharves, who are prepared to give all the necessary in? formation, and supply any quantity of the ar? ticle that may be wanted, JP. H. ii. Are synonymous with Health, Strength and Yigor Tuc secret will be revealed by investing in a bottle of PANKNIX'S HEPATIC BITTERS. Foi- gale by all ? Druggists, W jtoritoit Sotes. Dress Plaids, Alpaca, Delaines, Marl bo Plaids, While md Grey Blankets, Shau Bioods, Hosiery, ftc, ??c. CAMPBELL, KNOX & CO. Will sell THIS DAT, commencing at 10 o'clock, their Ca*h Auction House, No. 65 Has cl street, i posit:: Posfofflce, GALLA FLAIDS, Cassimeres, Satinet. Korso Morinoes, Alpacas, Delaines, Ginghams, Strip Plaids. BLANKETS, Shaker Flannels, C. Flannel, Shh Merino and Cotton Hose and Half-Hose, Umbre? Nook Ties, Suspenders, Cutlery, Watches, Co forts, ScariB, Hoods. ALSO, Bbls., kegs and cases WHISKEYS and LiQUOr Conditions cash. January 1 Estate Sale-Valuable Sea Island Colton Pla talions on John's Island. BY CLIFFORD & MATHEWE? On TTJESDAT, 7th January, will be sold at the c Customhouse, end of Broad-street, That first-class SEA ISLAND COITON PLANT TICN, situated on Steno River, John's Island, knoi as the .?Peaceful Retreat." seven miles from Charil ton, containing about 1100 acres, 100 cleared, a: well settled in negro houses. The Land is of tho best quality, and there is a go landing on the pla e, which steamers to Edle to pc several times a week. ALSO, At tho same time and place, A valuable SEA ISLAND COTTON PLANTATfO on John's Island, one and a half miles from s to Elver, containing about 700 seres, 210 cleared. Terms-One-third cash; balance in one, two si three years, secured by bond and mortgage of t property, with interest from day of sale. Purchas to pay C. k M. for papers and stamps. January 1_C Dry Goods. BY JOHN G. MILNOB & CO. TO-MOEBOW (Thursday), 2d inst., at 10 o'cloc will be sold at our Auction Sa.caroora, No. 1 Meeting-street, A general assortment of DBT GOODS, to close i vokes-Cassimeres, Satinets, Red and White Fla nels, Canton Flannels, Blue Plaids, Bleached ai Brown Shirtings, Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Fan Buttons, Nubias, Hoods, Ribbons, Spool Corte Eni ves, Hair Pins, Pencils; with a variety of o th goods. Conditions cash. January 1 Choice Peach Trees. BY JOHN G. MILNOB & CO. On FEU)AT, 3d instant, at 10 o'clock, will be sc at our Auction Salesroom, No. 135 Meeting-street An invoice of CHOICE PEACH TREES, from t celebrated Nurseries of John Perkins, Moms tow New Jersey. 7 bundle* Peach Trees, consisting of Hale's Earl Troth's Early, Cole's Early, Early iork, Crawford Late, Old Nixon Free, 8mocK's Late, Crawford Early. A few bundles of the above will bo opened to si in small lots, others will be reserved in origin packages for shipment. January 1 Handsome Furniture, Oil Paintings, ??c., ?fi of a Family leaving the City. BY CLIFFORD & MATHE WES Will be sold ou F RID AT next, 3d of January, at N 27 Bull-street, three doors west of untied go, at o'clock, 1 Large MAHOGANT CIRCULAR EXTENSI0 DINING TABLE-7 leaves 2 large Mahogany Square Extension Dining T bios-Q and 4 leaves each Oak Book Case and Secretary, B. W. Marble-tc Centre Ta. le and Music Stand, L'amask boras ai Curtains, Chairs, 3 Handsome Oak Boon Cases, lb ian rabies of Carrera Marble (very handsome), M hogan Y, B. W. and Bird-eye Maple Double and Si gie Bedsteads, Wardrobes, and Marble-top Bureau Washstands, ?cc., English Cut Glass Decanters az Pitchers, Tumblers, Wiue, Champagne, Cordial, Hoc and Jelly o lasses, Plates, large and small six Desert and Fruit, Ice Cream, and Butter Dishes, J panese Tea Set, French Bronze and Gilt Candel bra, Candlesticks and Set vices to match, one 7-Octai Rosowood Plauo, Engravings from .-halespeare an others, french Clocks, Meehanique. Lamps, Mant ornaments, Statueta, Vases, Candlesticks, ?tc., kc. A valuable collection of Oil Paintings and Engra inga, including some originals and flue coplea iroi the old masters and others. i erras cash. mwthfi December 30 Positive S .le of two Choice Building Lots o the south side of Queen-street, sixth door we* of King-street, at Auction. BY SMITH ?a MCGILLIVRAY, Real Kilt ute Agents, No. 37 Brood-street On TUESDAY, the 7th of January, at ll o'clock,! front of the Old Customhouse, east end of Bro .< street, will be sold, That LOT OF LAND forme> ly known aa No. ' Queeu-etreet, measuring 63 feet fi ct, by 1S5 e deep on tue east lino aud 115 feet on the west lin more or less, back Une 93 feet, more or less; uoundc east by M. Lam's undertaker's yard, south by St. A: drew's Hall lot and lands ot T. H. Thayer, and we oy lands of J. Johnston. ALSO, That LOT OF LAND immediately aOJoin'ng tl above on Ure weat, next bul one to the new Catuol Church, ?nd being part of what was formerly kn?'V? as .>o. 79 cjuoen-street, measuring 27 feet iront I 116 feet dee^, more or less. Tc: ms-one-third cash; the ba'ance in one, tv and three years; secured aa usual. Purchaser pay S. k "Cd. for papers and stamps. Doct. ruber 25 wfmO tu 1 I'.VDER DECREE IV EftUI 1V. Bank of Camden vs. Ville Ponteaux, et al. On TCE.-DAY, tho 14th of January next, at ll o'cloc will b' JiO.d, at tho Old customhouse. All that I-LANTATTON OB TRAC r OF LAND, Si nate In the farish of st John's Berkeley, known i " Cane Gully," containing 2.U26 a res, moro or tea bouu?ing north on lands of J. Q. Williams, on ti east on lauds of Vi lo Ponteaux and R. H. Selly, soul on lands of it. H. Selly, aud west OJ lands of u s Yule Ponteaux, M. W. Meree and W. Hu ts on, as p< i lat of W. F. erwin. Surveyor, date 9th Februar, 1865. Terms-One-third cash; bataneo in ono, two tj? three years, equal instalments, secured by bond < tho purchaser, und mortgage of tae premiaos, and ? torest payable animally; the buildings to be Insu e and policy assigned. Purchaser to pay for papa and ?tami. e. J. W. G KAY, December '5 w3 tal Master in Equity. UNDER DE CHE l? IN EQUITY. Weston, Administrator of H. Macbeth, vs. Bat bot, Administrator Kenifick, et al. On TUESDAY, tho 14th January next, at ll o'cloci wiU oe sold near the old Customhouse, All that LOT OF LAND, with the BUILDING thereon, situate on the south aide ot Wentworth street. No. 41, measuring in front SI feet 6 inches the same on the back hue, and lu depth 89 feet inches, be the same more or less; bounding west oi lands of tho Methodist Protestant Church, cast oi lamia of W. Proctor, and south on lands now or lat of Ch ri - top h er Fi Salmons. Terms-One-third cash; tho balance in one, twi and three years, socurod by bond of the purchaser with interest annually, and mortgago of the premises the buildings to be insured and policy assigned Purchaser to pay for papera and stamps. J. W. GB AT, December 25 w3 tul Master in Equity. /tnanri?l. liioTsiw, Horas. BONDS, STOCKS, COUP INS BANE BILLS, GOLD AND SILVER BOUGHT AT HIGHEST RATES, by AN DBE W M. MOBELAND, BROKER, No. 8 BROAD STREET. November 29 fm w2mos gar?Joarc, (Str. mm\mm\ spw AT m mwgg?tdm PRICES, jppa^lJSTLY CELEBRATED j^tKim AND HEATING STOVES: OLIVE BRANCH MUTUAL FRIEND NOBLE COOK BARLEY SHEAF RIVAL RANGE GUIDE RANGE CAROLINA COOK. HEATING STOVES FOR CHURCHES, HOTELS, SCHOOLS AND SA? LOONS OF EVERT DESCRIPTION. CHEAPEST AND BEST IN THE SOUTHERN MARKET. CilEiiON, BARKLEY & CO. No. 150 NESTING STREET, N?rting?! 2 ames charitotoB, a, c. faction Saies. Positive Sale of Butter, Stripe, Ham?, $C. BY T. LC CATER. WUl bo ?old, THIS DAY, on Brown's Wharf, st t'X o'clock, 300 Arkins and tubs BOTT EB, some choies Dairy's 13 bbls. extra Sugar-curcd Strips 10 tierces Hares 30 tierces Shoulders 40 tubs Lard. Conditions cash._January 1 Boote, Shots, Brogans, Gaiters, Balmorals, $:? BY N. HUNT k SON. THIS DAY, the 1st J annal,-, si 10 o'clock, [ia oar Salesroom, No. 142 Meeting-street, we will sell for own, 100 cases assorted, fresh and desirable stock <J4 BOOTS, SHOES, BROGANS, BALMORALS, GAI? TERS, ?c., Men's and Boys' Wax and SpUt Brogans, Youths' Boots. Ladlee', Misses' and Children's di? tera, Bcots and Balmorals, to which we invite the it. tendon of buyers. January 1 ^_ [POSTPONED OX ACCOUNT Oir THE WXATHEB.] Salt! Salt! Salt! for Axount of the Un? derwriters and all concerned. BY J. A. ENSLUW & CO. TO-MORROW MORNING, 2d instant, at ll o/clock, will be sold at the stores of G. W. Clark k Co., southwest corner East Bay and Cumberland streets, 600 sacks LIVERPOOL SALT', damaged on voyage of importation from New York._January 1 BY MILLIGAN & SON. WUl be sold, on FRIDAY, 3d instant, at half-past 10 o'clock, at No. 63 East Bay, opposite Boyce's Wharf, CONTENTS OF A BASEBY ESTABLISHMENT. CONSISTING or : 2 BREAD CARTS AND HARNESS, 1 Biscuit Ma? chine, l Break, 18 Bakers' Pana (new), Selves, 8 Peals, 4 Yeast Tubs. 1 Hop Pot. 3 Gunger Cutters, 2 Troughs, 2 Be ches, 2 Buckets, 16 Cushions, 8 Boards, 1 Large Basket, 2 Small Baskets, 1 Binn, 1 Desk, 8 Candy Jars, 4 Beams Wrapping Paper, ftc. ALSO, 1 F AIR BAN K'S PLATFORM SCALE-1000 lbs. 1 Cou der Scale 1 Clock. Conditions cash. Articles to be removed Imme? diately after the Bale. wf2 January 1 Six Horses on account of City of Charleston. BY R. M. MARSHALL & BRO. On FRIDAY, Sd January at 10J? o'clock, will be SIX HORSES, believed ? be sound. December 31_ Furniture of a Family Beelining Housekeeping, at Auction. BY SMITH & McCvLXLlTRAY. Real Estate Afrenta, Nt?. '41 Broad-street. On FRIDAY, the 3d of January, at ll o'clock, at the reaid enco No, 46 Pi tt-^ trott, next to the southeast corner of Calhoun-atreet, irill be sold, FURNITURE. CONSISTING or : O TL PAINTINGS, Pioturo Frames, Brussels Car? pet, sofa. Settees, French aid High Post Bedsteads. Mattresses, PUlows, Wardrolies, sideboardo and Ta? bles, chairs, Cooking Stoves, Ovens, ai d sundry other articles._January 1 ? Five Desirable Farms wi'hin four miles of the city, comprising the ru. h and valuable Tract known as the "Happoldt Farm," at Auction. BY SMITH & MCGILLIVRAY, Real Estate Agents, No. 97 Broad-Street. On TUESDAY, the 7th of January, at ll o'clock, at the old Customhouse, ??st end of Broad-street, wi J be sold, Th oso FIVE FARMS, contiguous to each other, numbers 1, 2. 3, 4 and 6, ccntainihg 60, U%, 25*. 12>? and 40 yi acres respectively, more or less, sad. lyla ? between the right of way of the Sooth Carolina Railroad and the Ashley River, with a settlement and outbuildings on Farm io. 0. - Tbey are easilv accessible to the city by two rail? roads, by the Plank Road, and by the Ashley River. These Farms offer most desirable and lucrative in? vestments on account not only of their proximity and accessibility to the cit} , but of their productive fertility as vegetable or bea [aland Cotton lands. These Farms will be sold, one with the privilege of the regaining four. Plats can be seen at our o ince. Terms-One-third cash; the balance m 1,3, and 8 years, secured as usual. Purchasers to pay for pa? pers and stamps. tuwimtu6 December 3T ?vurttonefra*' jprioote Salea. 7 Sta island Cotton Plantation, Bray's Island, on Poeotaligo Ewer. BY LOUIS D. DeSAUSSURE. The valuable SEA ISLAND- COTTON PLANTA? TION known aa BRAY'S ISLAND, containing 978 acres of Land, of which 360 acres are excellent Colton Landa, 76 Marsh Land under bask ter Cotton. 160 in Woods, and balance In marsh, mostly hard and good for pastures. On the place there isa settlement, end it hus been planted this season. Apply as s bo ve at No. 23 BROAD-STREET. December 33 mw? (Oohing ano /nrnisijina, ?ooos. Large Stock of CLOTHING FOR MEN AND BOYS AT LOW PRICES. rE TAILORING DEPARlTaENT^/^E?^ WITH an elegant assortment/ gJgKSg OASSIMERES and VESTTNGS..-*fc?i??1D ** m*a0 uo under the care of a Firsi>?,-M Cusser. No. 21t?^fi?ll&-street> West S?^ ^ne .^oor South of ^ Market Street. WM. MATTHIESSEN, Agent, B, W. McTUREOUS, Supt. November 16_ FOUR or ons CELEBRATED SEA-ISLAND SHIRTS, SENT ANYWHERE BY EXPRESS, C. O. D. FOB 110. Address ALLEN G. FOWLES, No. 3 Park Bow, New Yolk. October 21 mwf3mo A Cough, a Cold, or a Sore Throat, Requires imm?diate attention, and should be checked If allowed to continue, Irritation of thc Lungs, a Permanent Throat Disease, or Consumption, is often the result jr BROWN'S BR ?fl(JUL Mflj?: Having a direct influence to the parts, sm, Ca> d?ate relief. For Bronchitis, A&plsesses, tarrh, Consumptive and Titos**. Troches are used with always goody* Use thea Singers and Public Snf to clear and strenaihen the va^./f.ocHXs,'' tn* Obtain only -Bnow.-f'a Bf/^*?*?Wa| that aro do not take any of me Ijfe & ur????, be offered. For^egj&r?*ggg^ X nrwrtenj October ?8 /