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BEING THE NEWSPAPER OFFICIALLY RE COGNIZED AS HAYING HIE LARGEST CIR? CULATION IN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON, PUBLISHES THE LIST OF LETTERS REMAIN? ING IN THE POSTOFFICE AT THE END Of EACH WEEK. ACCORDING TO THE PROVIS? IONS OF THE NEW POSTOFFICE LAW. LOCAL MATTERS. AUCTION SALES THIS DAY. LEITCH & BRUNS will sell at ll o'clock, at the oM postofflcc. roil ?stat?? and railroad ?tock. R. AL M M? n.\ LL & BBOTHEB will - jil at ll o'clock, at the old postotflae, several dwellings and lots of land. T. M. CATETI will sell at three-quor'ers pa?t 9 o'clock, at h s store. Brown's whorl, butter, lard, kc. LAUSET & ALEXANDEB wi J sell at 10 o'clock, on Central wharf, pe ich blow potatoes. A. H. ABRAHAMS k SONS will tell at 10 o'clock at their salesroom, Hayue-sireet, dry goods, hosiery, Atc. A. C. MOGILLIVRAY will ?C 1 at ll o'clock, at the old pestoflloe. seveia* vduable t acis ot land. RIPLFY k CBEIOHTON will sell, at ll o'clock, on Accommodation wharf. 200 o do- hay. JQHN G. MILSOB & Co. wiU eell at 10 o'clock, at their salesroom. Mee-ita?-sireet, ribbons, dry goods, Arc. " _ MEETINGS THIS DAY. Pythagorean ',ods:o, at 8 P. M. Howard Lodge, at 8 P. it. Medical society of south Carolina, at 8 P. M. Homestead Btd!diaH and Loan Association, at 8 P. M. Young America Fire Company, at 8 P. M. JOB PRINTING AT THE NEWS OFFICE.-For the accommodation of our friends and thc r Ile, we have just established, in connection witta our business, a Job Prl atlng Office, where we are now prepare^, to execute all kinds of job printing with cheapness, accuracy and dispatch. This department of our office is in charge of accomplished and con? scientious practical printers, and our friends who favor us with their orders m..- roly upon their punc? tual and careful execution. THE DAILY NEWS PRICE CTJRRENT AND COM? MERCIAL CISC?LAS wiH be ready for delivery at nine o'clock to-morrow morning. Bu?iness hon. es wish? ing to subscribo for a specified number of copies containing tho r cards, should leave their orders at our counting room to-day. All orders for tei? copies and over will be supplied at tho rate of two and a half aents per copy. THE THEATRE.-The number of delays in opening the th at-o have boon discouraging to all concerned. The failure of Mr. Templeton's troupe to perform la-t night was occasioned by the general sea sickness of the stresses, the result of a storm at sea, which they uxperiencsd on their voyage from New York. They h id a rehearsal yesterday after? noon, however, and Mr. Templeton announces that they will perform this evening. THLFOBAPmc FREE LUNCH.-The gentle? manly on J ob'.iging managers and operators o' tbe . Western Union Telegraph Con.pony will accent the thanks of THE NEWS <or their invitation to the co' lation to be given by them at eleven o'clock to-day io their friends ard the patrons of the l.ne, to celebrate their removal iulo the now office. EARLY VfcoETABLKs.--The Beason for ship? ping vegetable* froa?Charleston to the North has just bogan, au 1 if our f trama havo been wise and tuvo planted largely for the Northern market, they will pfeoket alnudsom) amount ot mouoy during the next two or three month*. The first shipment of green peas raised in tho vi inity of Charleston waa ms lb yesterday by Mr. Willi un Bunt, on the steami hn> charleston for New York. We aro in? formed that this is tbo first shipment of the kind made in March for a number of years. THE SOUTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE.-The Board of Directors of the South Carolina Institute meet this evening, at 7 o'clock, at No. 23 Broad-street, as we leam, to consider a proposal to build a hah, by a number ot bu-inosa moa and g ntlemcn, on tho lot where the old theatres stood, on Meeting-strcet, ari which ls owned by the Institute. Such a hall, ai it ls presumed will bo erected ?rom this movement, will not only be an ornament to that part of the city, but for operatic and other public exhloirions, has become a necessity to our community. It will, if undertaken, be managed by gentlemen of honor, position and experience. APPLETOR'S JOURNAL -We have received the first namber of tbis now weekly journal, which is intended to be devoted to popular t urrent literature, the great interests of sooiety. of popular science and .f art. In tho flrtt number we have the opening chapters of Victor Hugo'a new romance. L'homme qui rit, and several articles upon special subjects. The Journal is published weekly at SI per annum, by D. Appleton k Co., New York, an i if wem,y judge by the modesty of ita promises, the neatness of its appearance and tbe nigh position of tho firm whose name it bears, appleton's Journal will take a front place in the ranks of periodical literature. ES^JCTNATION Ol' THE HlOH SCHOOL.-The interesting exercises of the H<gh School examlnadcn wero concluded yes ord iv, by the exam na loa of Mr. V. C. Libbie's department. The scholars show? ed high efficiency, the result of the intelligent aud well directed instructions of this excellent teacher. Mr. FetL?aa examined the French class, and diversi? fied tbe entertainment by several interestiog and humorous addresses in that langn iga. Addresses wera delivered by the following boys, ail of who a did themselves and their teamer credit : Walter Whitehead, W. B. Ohisolm, P. G. DeSaussure. Arthur Bose, George Hunter, and The? odore Jervey. CHARLESTON RIFLEMEN ENTE-.TAINUI ENT. - The Promenade Conoort and Gift Entertainment of the Charleston Riflemen Society, ina'igurated for the purpose of supplying the chant.' fond of the Society's exoaequer. was opened last evening al the South Carolina Hall, Meeting-street. Tbe Lall is plain bnt tastefully decorated with evergreens and white flowers. The grand gilt table greeta the vin t ors as they enter tho door, and is laden with many rare and pretty arteles. The refreshment tabto, to the left, ls fuli of thegiod thingi ol this hfo, and presents a tempting appearance, the Eutuw Band discourses delightful musio, and enables the ladies and gentlemen gathored to thread the mazy dance to their heart's content. CLUBS AND STABS.-Tho tollowintr, were the caso.* disposed of yestord.y at tho Mayor's court: A whi.e child louud yesterday astray in tho mar? ket, was delivered o its moi hex Mrs. Mcirzler. Caspay and Lyons', for beim; under tho ijfLiesco of liq nor in tho street. Fined Sid. Waatfing'oa Waiter, col red, lying down drank in tbe street.. Fined Sd. There wai a ruht in Broid ttra.-t. near St. Mich? ael's ohurcb, yesterday, between >u0u>tus Deas and and Joseph Gisons, colored. Givens was cut in the head w:t?i a brier, and fluuLy both pat lies were ar? rested. Thoro wai also a fl.:ht re ir Lynrh-street yester? day, bet ween two colored boys. One of them got bis eye injured lu the tray, and bo.ta waco ar. c.-ted and put lu the lock-u:>. PERSONAL.-Anons thc numero:--! visitors ?rom the > or;h now aojou -mun lu iha.lcsto.i, thorn is nouu eutit.ed to a wormer Wa: como at thu hands of nur cit zeus thin D.- J. S lho.n >, if Bioeilyu, N. Y.. who, accompanied Ly his t-vo Oaugatcrs, ar rivea la the Manhattan ou Juesday nig .t, and is now staying at the harleston Hotel, Dr. Thome is a member of one of the aldus, and best lin,,ie. in ibo Emrdr. Sun?, where ho dLMhep sillon ol pres!, dent ol tho ftato Board ot Eduoit oo. Bemg a gen? tleman of moan*, hu urns is largely devoted to tbe good of other?, and e-p cully of ihose in distress. A leadia,: Democrat, lu has givou rcDeatcd auu sat - stantul proof i ot his sympathy and triea ;sblp tor tho South; and many a Souiberner in need oas felt tho benefit of his liberality and influence. last summer ho collected uno sent to tho destitute of our city a considerable sum of money, betides some thirty ca=es of clothmg. We trust now that he his come among us, that he will have no cause to regret bia visit to a community to which bo has shown himself so true a friend. TUE UNITED STATES CO OUT, MARCH 31 . Bo*. GEO OE S. Bnr\y. PSKSloiso_Jury Ko. 2 and ?urx'raumoraries wem finally discharged. The petition or John O. Mackay for final discharge in bankruptcy was refer, ed to Registrar Caroenter, and final hearing ordered for the 16th of April. A. H. Abrahams, assignee of L. Drucker, bankrupt, was allowed one liundrod dollars additional compensa? tion. W. J. Boke, H. O. Konck and W. H. Covents were apo' in ted assignees. C. B. Glcver, ns?ignee, wai ordered to sell the personal c>tilo and choses In action off. W. Keitt alter paying court exponsis, &c. Don lid J. Auld, assi^n-.-e, was ordered to sell the proper.y of J. C. Burge?8, bankrupt, and mako payments thereof a* prcsen'ed by the court in or? ders made in thc case. It was ordered that the fees and costs In (be case of Tillman 8. Hudson shall not exceed the ?mount required by oct to be deposit? ed with the clerk. Tho pctiuon of Shnmate and Blyth against ?he United States Marshal In the mat? ter ot John W. Grady, of Greenville, 8. C., for in [ june ion, was dismissed, except as to several arti? cles of household u-o \v. J. Wilson was finally discharged in bankruptcy. Ordor was eranted Louis McLuIn. on favorable rej-ort of Begistrar Carpentt-r, to sell tho real estate of John O. Edwards, and devote the proceeds to purposes irdicated in the order. REPORTERS' CRUMBS.-The city railway cars will ran ono hour later to-night and henceforth until discontinue). The commencement bsll of the Charleston College came off last evening at tbe Mills Bouse. Professor Bond, tbe great wire walker, having re? turned to Charleston, and secured permission, will perform bis feats to-day, at the same place and hour a* bet?re. The M**fon 'of the Circuit Court of the United States eommances on Monday next, probably at the Courthouse. "J. H. Nathan, Esq., Chief of the Fire Department, ie invesrigaani tbe recent Aro at No. 629 King-street. Messrs. Leit-h & Bruns sold $13,000 worth of city steck yesterday at sixty-four, and Gas Company stock at twenty-two. The defectivo office appurtenances will be remov? ed to the guardhouse to-day. At tbe promenade concert and gift entertainment of the Charleston Riflemen Society l?st evening. Dr. R. Leroy, of Augusta, drew a fine pair of castors, and sandre articles were won by others. The extunir-aiion of the public schools of this city, begin? to-day at 9 A. M. To-day belog all-fool's day, those who want avoid practical jokes had better "look will." The overhauling just given the upper wird guard hons?, adds very rr.?tex'lily to Its Internal and exter? nal appe rance. A certain street in tho upper warde bas immor? talized itself by a triple contribution to human sta? tist cs._ HOTEL ARRIVALS, Haren31.-Pavi'ion Hotel. W H Kennedy, South Carolina: C Maniz, Baltimore; P Hoi', New York; H Mercier, Atlanta; T H Greene, New York; J R McKay Skinner, Westchester, N Y; Mlle. Albertine, Miss Mary Scott. Mrs Williams and daughter. Miss Calvado?. Miss E Clinton, Oscar Tem? pleton, John Templeton, New York; E M Brana, Logans vii I?, Ga; J H Uou?e, Georgia. Ckarleiton Hotel-O M Sadd'er. South Carolina; Jacob Yanderpool and Bet vant. New York; J C WI san aid eon, Beaufort ; James M Carter, J P Hard, New York; Dr. J W Parker. Washinet m. District of Columbia ; R W Archer and wifa. J E Uuderwood and wife. S Si cet and wife. New York; H Bell, Da? noo, Georgia; A B Taylor, wifa ana daughter. New York; Mr and Mrs A ^inelri, Chicago ; N Hatch aal wife, Maine; Mrs Bennett and enid, M U Kinney, Savannah: D F WalL Kentucky; C O Fitzwt'd. Ludlow, Now York, W H Alden. Kew Haven, Con? necticut; Mr Wm Maison, son and servant Canada; W H Jackson an1 lady, New York ; W T J O Wocd ward. Sooth Carolina BB; J Y Johnson, Baltimore; W H Tro cott. routh Carolina; C John-ton, Bich mond; J E Adgor. Wm Patton, fit? ; J s Thoms and two daugbtors, Fred Tut lo, New?ork;JV Chase, Mobile; B P Bascom Clarendon; W W Glenn, C . Kelly, wile and daughter. Miss A E Miller, New York J Scandera, W A Earnest. United States Arm? ; h H Bridges. North Carolina; ? McNiol and wife, Connecticut: L Chamberlain. Aiken; J H Johnson, H Fripp, New York; J S Bowman, lady and son, Orangeb rg; J C Courtenay, South Carolina. The New Steam Fire Engine of the Kngle Fire Company. JEAOLB HALL. March 30,1869. At an extra meeting or tue ' MSaglo Fire En? gine Company," convened this evening, the accom piuj.uK resolution was unanimously passed: KrsolccJ. That the cordial .hooksof this company be u iauitno'isiy tender d to Mr. L. Button and bis efficient t-ntrineer, Mr. W. H. Hardey, for the me? chanical skill displayed in tarnishing us with a Bte im englue so perfect in evory respect. Extract from the minutes. ARTHUR M. COHSN, Secreta /. BUSINESS NOTICES. CA BOO 8ALE OF HAY.-Attention ia called to the sale of two hundred bales of hay. from schooner Magnolia, by Messrs. Bisley & Creighton. SPEINO FASHIONS_Menke <fc Muller, No. 325 King-street, merchant tailors, and dealers in ready, made clothing for men, boys and children, have now on hand a large and complete stock of good - in the ir 1 ne, which ihey will dispose of ready-made, or get up to order in tho very late.* and best style. Ihey bave a full assortment of goats' furnishing articles, which they offer at fair prices, 'ihe members of | thu concern have had a long experience in tbe tailor lng business, and will not fail to give saUsfaction in fits and goods. They wiU be pleased to show their stock to any one who may call, whether io purchase or not. WE CALL attention to the advertisement of Jno. Commins, No. 131 Meetinc-strect, nearly oppo? site the market, where ho offer* Uni ed States Gov erum-nt McClellan saddles and harrees, little used, at occ quarter ihelr cost. It i* certainly worth Die consideration of all engaged in sericultural pursuits to cati and examine them tbs March 26 /munnin. CHECKS ON NEW YOKE. LESE3Ni: & WELLS, No. 10 BBOAl'-STBE '. T. March 31 12 yoicis. JL? Al HOS HUI SK, No. 69 BROAD--STREET, Cn.ARLE8T.0N. S. C, TRANSIENT, FAMILIES and DAY BOA ED at the most resouable terms, by Mrs. B. C. FINNEY. January 30 eiutbJmo S T . t L O U D nor E Li THIS NE? AND COMilO IO?7S rtOU<E. 1 OCAL ED corner o Broadwar and Eor;y--ec ibd-STOSt, posacs-es advantages - iv. r all oth>:r ho wu? for ibu ur eoiuBiodatlou o Itmtuests, Jt wis nullt express.y tor a flf t-el is.-* family b swdtag h'>u-?o-t'to r >ms boni;? larg-? and en fal o heated i y ? situ--*n. :i >t un . c >ld w ter. and tar U ted *?*.vn I to none; wtiila tho culinary department is i i ib?- most axjeri- need bauds, alt rdiiig -invis au uueqj ii><d lab o. one of Atwood's Pa'-nt -lev* ora is ,nsj among the "in dcm iiuprovouioata" uuu ,-.t tho service ot guo-ts at al hours. Tho BroadWi> and University Plac- Car? nas-t thc door OVar? lour "ijutes, r man . fr.nu tho . ity Hal io l'ou?r 1 Pa k, wa le tho ix h int uvon h Avenue iuosare but a sb 'rt bi >ck u ol.uer. ?...... affordingamp> f .tintus io.'co timunioitijtf witu a.i 'ho dO|H> s, ste,m o.it tan Jin 11 wes of ainuii? ment aud busiuessof the gre it uictrjpolU. MUKfc. <Se um.I.KY, Proprietors. Varch 13 Oruos C. J. st'iiLK?'i.;t;ttELi.. No. 37 LINF-STREFT, BETWEEN KING ANL ST. PHILLP. LUMBER OF EVEBV DESCRIPTION AN1 BUILDING MATERIAL, LIME and PIASTER INO LATHS. PAINTS.OILS. GLASSES SIItNGLKs; also t.ROOVE AND lONGUK BOARDS 4c, ron stautly on hand ?t the lowen market uctCC*. Sep.ember 12 mthslyr JESSh V. LYNES, (Formerly of rbarloston, P. C ,) ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, New tiru ons. La., Gives prompt attent on to business. Postoffice Box 491. RaurBRCKOES-Messr>. MoflBADY St SON, Charles? ton. C.; Hoa. G. H BB *UOHN, Hon. L. MADI? SON DAY, New Orleans, Lt?. tb? March 25 ffiUinfrn (?too&s, (lie. M'JLXE. ESTELLE HAAS, No. 194 KING-STREET RE:-PECTi:CLLY ISFORMSTHE Ladies tbai ??be will open this day, Apiil the 1st, a handsome assortment cf Spring and Summer BONNETS HATS and FLOWERS. ALSO, Latest styles of FRENCH CORSETS. April 1 thstuS SPRING- MILLINERY. MRS. BOOTH WILL OPEN HER {.PRING STOCK OF MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS THIS DAY, at Store No. 429 KING-ST BEET. Brng all cow and fre-b Goods, a call 'rom old customers and the ladies generalis- is requested March 29 6m?vf8 SPRING OPENING-. MRS. M. J. ZERNOW RESPECTFULLY invites the attention of customers and tho ladies in general to a, large aud varied $3 sortment of MILLI NF RY GOODS, including DRESS TRIMMINGS, and Madame DEMORES1'3 PAPER PATTERNS. DRESS MAKING attended to as usual. No. 304 KING-STREET. March 25 DM (MK! DRY GOOK! LOUIS COHEN & CO., No. 248 King-str<;et BEG LEAVE TO DRAW THE ATTENTION OF THE PUBLC TO THEIR VE h Y EXTENSIVE AND WELL AeSORTED STOCK OF Fresh and Fashionable Ery Goods, JUST OPENING. CON8I8TIKO OF! DRESS GOODS. WHITE GOODS, SILK8 EMBROIDERIES, LACES, RIBBONS N01?ONS, HOSIERY, GLOVES HANDKERCHIEFS, DAMASKS TOWELINGS, DIAPERS, IRISH LINENS CALICOES, GINGHAMS, SHIRTINGS SHEETINGS AND PILLOW CASING, in Bleached and Brown. Tve invito especial atrennon to our targe Stock bf Dress Goods, Cloths and Embroi? deries, Which will be found very complete and reasonable, A call is respectfully solicited, LOUIS COHEN & CO., No. 248 KING-STBEET, BETWEEN MARKET AND HASEL STREETS. March 2 tutbslmo SPRING 1869. FASHIONABLE DAY GOODS. LOUD & TAYLOR HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO EXTEND their WHOLESALE BUSINESS, would respectfully inform SOUTHE! KN BUYERS that their stock dunn,' the coming season will be LARGER AND .MORE COMPLETE than ever b doro, and an Inspection of it before pur? chasing elsewhere is no ?cited. lia ving their own buyers in each of the principal Eu opean markets, the. will be able to maintain the lonjea aolisbed roputaiio i ot the houso tor keeping desirable, salruOlc B.JO.IB Ol rr.dcb, ali,ri, their long experience as successful ret.dors ts ample guarantee. The seve al '<e,.ar m nts are.'viz: -ILK DR t.-s GO'D'., OLO-H-? -HAWL-S ( LO K-, UPH?LS TrRY, LIN?JN-, WHITE tiOOUS, HOSlKi Y and GLOVES LADIES' and CHILDREN'* UTFi?. TING, in each of whicti will be lound gonds f elect? ed esoecully to meet the demands of Southern cus? tomers. Samples of N"w Goods sent upon application. LOUD k '1'AYLoR, Nos 461, 461. 465 k 467 Broadway, ? w v . Nos. 256 . 257, 28* k 261 Grand-street. J ?,ew I01K' WnOLKSALB WABEHOOMS: Soi. 161 to 107 u oadwav, en raneo on Grand-sL Marre t Imo* StODf5. M. L. FILLEY'S Celebrated Cook inc: Stores, "PHILANTHROPIST" AND " CIVILIAN,' Manufacturai at Troy, N. Y" and for tale by D. L. FULLERTON, AUGUSTA, GA. THE-G ST"VE.? STAND UNRIVfLLED FOR capacity, ilar billi?, convenience- and the gen irai pu jf'HO ' 'O wliiob i oolituu Stoves are used. T OP |>HI| ANTHROPr-i la extra heav> pl ted, uud has Ash Drawer; cn be mad-* lulo a nix boiler hole ?tove : bas ca?t tro-t Wjter Taok galvanized, oi marool lined. A strictly first-class Move. The 3IVII.IAN is ot a uoat iicsign, and ha, a BBS larne Jven. This Stove ca. i bo had with tho extension >ack. six holes ?nd re'- rvoir when desired For fu-tuer information apply to D. L. FULLERTON, January 30 tonos Augusta, Ga, plantation Bitters. WHAT BUICK PO.HKUOV IMO WHITE AKD WHAT HE OID NUT WHITE. Etcht o'clock, and he la not herc rot ! How ir ea ry thia little room docs seem, and I am no lone? some I 'J en o'clock. How I Wish hp wou'd come. It is so lonely hore with tho children asleep I Once ie loved to stay with mi, bat now, alas ! Twelve )'clock, and I am so tired, I cannot sleep I My jeart aches snd grows sod. I um crowing old, per japs. May bo my face ls not as fair as once, but my jcari ia as warm, though it ip often sad. ABE YOD DYSPEPTIC, Nervous, jaundiced, low spirited, weak, or are you tick and don't know what ails you; tl>en try Planta ion Bitters and our word for lt, it will cure you. ONE O'CLOCK. What channa can befind in that ioul-scenleJ .-oom, by that dusty table, cuttim; mid dealing tbose lusty cards, filling himself with poison, tainnng his j!oath, raining his mind, utidormioi'ig his ronstitu ion, planting s-eds of disease, squ.ndcrinn his corney, clouded with smoko, tlrod with excitement, ts 'b's happlnoss ? is tnis li?'- ' Is this our mission! Dh I I am so tired, do co i e home. PLANTATION BITTERS. This delicious cordial and Ano tonic is now hailed try thousands aa the great health giver ond re? storer. Resolve to buy a bottle, and don't sleep on it. Be wise in time, fro'd by all druggists. "DO YOU OO DOWN TOWN TO-NIGHT, SIT PET ?" "No darling, I have labored enough to-day Why 'bould I flee from home, from happiness, from theo? Life Is full short to lovo- too short to squander. I love toe pbot igraph of my i oart too well. No dar? ling, my h.art is here; b?re kt me keep lt company." PLANTATION BITTE1? Are always pure, rcliab.o. They are strengthening ind invigorating, and are Evhaustod Na ure's great restoror. As an agreeable and p easant toole and appetizer, they cannot bc excel'ed. , THEY WHO ABE BIOH, Arc they who mind their own busino;a. Find a hap? py man or woman, and th? affairs of another trouble ih-m but a little Ii is none of your business if the minister kisses one of the sisters, or one of the sis? ters thus s ilutes tho minister. It cannot effect you when a man you know rails on a tiri you don't know, or ooo you do. What if tber is kissing behind the door, tn tunnels, and whon the night ls dark at the vestibule of tho 'hurrh, or even ovortne gate. Would you not do thc same thing if thc chane? was offered ? A WINE GLASS FULL Of Plantation Bitters, taken three times a day, before eaoh meil. will make tho flam? of lifo again burn brightly, and llfamlnate a once wrolcbed existence For ladies it is aa elegant and gentle stimulant, Just such as they require. "I WENT TO THE LAND OF STEADY HABITS." I wanted to hind several "bricks" dowa in pos? terity, ond was told by rather th it with a Now Eng 'and girl tor a wi'e, I could raise more children, grow more onions, sain more eels, sing more psalmB, kn->wmo:cof what was going on in the neighbor? hood, hear more scandal, sleep loss nights, have more relatives, eat moro boans, lovo myself and hate others more, and get more out of a dollar, than any other sort of woman in this happy country so-colled. PLANTATION BTrTEBS. T? "iau* !??? unro ?? rv-jt Hum and Calisayo Bark (known the world over for its curative proper? ties), and will fortify the syst m against dlsearo, caused by change ot water and diet. If you are in ellned to dyspepsia, try it. If yon have the chills and fever or any kindred disease, by all means take Plantation Bitters, a hey are sold by all druggists of repute. AND HE HAD A FEMALE CHILD, Whose name was He-a Brtghtwater. and who was twun tv-nine years old ; who wore red stockings, red garters, metal tipped sbo.-s, oreen spectacles, and thc prettiest red hair the world over so eyes on or into. Hexa, a true New England gil, chewed wads of pine gum. and sweetened her brotn with onions. Hexa wasn't so much handsom-r than a doll us to make thee'oil faint, but she wa<> Intelligent; in fact, in lelUgenoe was her best hold but one; she wis great os making baby garments, and bad her trunks full, packed away, (hat sbe might be ready as wUllDg whon the evil hour drew nigh, as sbe trusted lt would from year to year. IF THE LADIES BUT KNEW What thousands of them are constantly relating to us, we candidly behove one half of tbe weakness, prostration and distress extern need bj* them would vanish. JAMES MAKbH, Est}., No. 181? Wost First-ttrcet, Now York, says be bas three ohildrcn. Tho first two ?ire wonk and puny, bis wife baving been unable to nurse or ittood them; but she has taken Plantation Bit tors for tho lust ten yoars. and lr.s a child now 18 months old. which she has nursed and re ired bor? eel', and both are heat ty and well. Plantation Bit? ters ls invaluable to mothers. FALTER, MY BOY, Boro comes a mun wno waa onco rich. Qc bail irie" ds, and money, and n loving fuuily, and posi? tion, and li fiucuc.', and (?elf-respect, and integri'y, ana a futuro ol usc:hlue<<a beloro bim. Bat, my boy, Lc dou't look Uki? it LOW. He us- cleated to an importau: otlico Ho forgot tho lessons In? coed mother taucht him, and was asked by dosL-nlug politi ians to sell his vote U a parl> of swindlers; Le :ould no. for Ibu lifo of him give ar.l.-ulalion to that little word, and to h. it'll. IIOWOFTEN DO WK OBAU Till; COMPLAINT, Prom m J tb or anti I thor, ?lia, tue eon or daughter ls [.otwol; that they bave no appetite; that they iel languid; that tho hoad a.-ho.-a.l thc time; tout they iro gi'oWiU ; thin and leonie, and tba: they baw no ito nor oneigy lott. And tho questions arc a:tea asked. What snail I ito tor th. m I What. hall I give item? Our answer is, let Un m try Plantation Hit? lers nodoiikuly, thri? tune.-: a day, ond onr word tor It ihey will recover. AND HERE VALTER, IS A YOUNO MAN, Just like you und us, my boy. Uo Ii ts wit, sense iducalion, ln'olhgncc, friends, ambition, and is lovod. Ho has u knowledge of the world, acqiurod oy mixing with iii people He hr.s amoltioa nnd :uc same fie il in willoh to win houor. f imo and dl* tin< ti on, n.shad Franklin, Pulton, Mari,', nud a host rf others. Ho ls naturally aa ort, but, Voltor, n y 3 y, as be meets us do j'ouse- the excess o?rno s :ure lu his eye. tho little puffy ridgo under it the gradual turning of tho bcaut'lul corners of tho nouth, his mother so loved to kiss. These, my boy, ?ll a sod tale of carly shipwreck, of disease, of pre nature death, of neglected and squandered gifts. December 7 ly dation Sales. Bonnet and Trimming Ribbons* Jaconet and Swiss ilutlmt, Silk sVcckti s, Assorted Dry Goods, Shop Goods, Pocket Books, ftc, BY JOHN 0. MELNOR& CO. THIS DAY. 1st inslanf, at 10 o'clock, we will sell at our Auction Salesroom, No. 135 aleeting-street, Cartooug assorted color? BONN?f AND TRIM? MING RIBBONS fine Swiss and Jocoact Mus.ins, H S. t. O. Haodkorcui' IB, Embroidered skirling, Black and fancy Silk Neckties and Bows, Cotton ade?, Paney and Mourning Prin a, 3-4. 7-8 an i 4-4 Bleached and Brown shir.iug, Chambrays, nourn? ing Muslins. Blact and Wbi o Bange, White Piquet, 'Julieta Ribbon, Black Lace nsertmg, Facing aod Ruffing. Cotton Olores, Combs, >ooth Bru bes, Colored Pocket I'andkerchiefs, Flax Threads, Spool Cot on. Buttons, Wh te ?nd ?date Jeans, Spanish Linon, Cottonude Pants, ic. ALSO, An invoice of assortod POCKET BOOKS, kc. AMD 200 rolla WALL PAPER. Condition' cash. April 1 Dry Goods, Hosiery, Ladies' Cloaks, Fancy Goods, ftc. BY A. H. ABRAHAMS & SONS. TCIa DAY, the 1-t April, at 10 o'clock, we will sell a' onr saleroom, Ho. 35 Hayne-trect, Pieces DENLMJ Pieces HICKOKY STRIPES Pieces Prints Pieces Tick i g pioces BTd -biriin,' Pieces 10-4 Bl'd Sbeotlng Pieces B'wn Homespun Dozen Hosiery Variety of Fau.-y Goods, kc. kc. ALSO, Lot CLOTHING, 12 Chuirs, 2 fine Mohair Arm? chairs, and 2 Tables._ April 1 Potatoes, Potatoes. BY LA UREY & ALEXANDER. THIS DAY, the 1st April, will be sold, on Central Wharf, at 10 o'clook, 100 bbls. Extra White Peach B.ow POTATOES, in splendid order and condition, landing from schooner Sarah Oollius. Conditions cash. April 1 Positive Sale. BY T. M. CATER. Will be sold THIS DAY, on Brown's Wharf, at three quarters pau 9 o'clock, 75 firkins aad tubs BUrTER-all grades 25 tubs Lard 60 barrels Flour 10 boxes Choice C. R. Sides 5 loxes Choice Bellies Lot Rockingham Ware. Conditions cash. Ai ni 1 Opening Sale of the Season of Boots, Shoes and Hats BY Ml LEN DRAKE. TO-MORROW, the 2d Instant. I will soil at my Store, corner of Kin-; and Liner'} streets, 150 CASES BOOT* AND SHOES, expressly selected for tho southern market, CONSi -TISO IN PAST OF : Cases Men's ? ad. Kip und Buff Peg Sol d BOOTS Casos .Men's Calf an J Buff Creole Congress Casos Men's Calf and Buff Poi; Soled Brogans Cu sss Men's Colt and Buff Peg -oled Bdmorala . 'aces Men's Calf Slippers and Malakoffs Oises Boy's and You m's Br <gans and Ba'morals Casos Ladle,' -erge Congress. silk Goring ("asea Ladies' Sorge and Morocco Polish Loots Cases Ladies' Kid ?Uppers and Haskins Cases Women's Goat and Buff Peg Soled Balmorals, 3 to 7 and ii to 9 Cas'a Misses' .-ergo Congress and Kid Prlish Boot? Coses Children's Goat, Plain and tilvor-Tip Bootees, 4c. ALSO, 60 rosen (3D0 dozen) Meu's and Boy's Black. Pearl, Br wn and Nutria, Alpine, senator. Comio, ?dan tor'?, Young Arno ica and Kentucky Hat-?. 1 he above Mock just rrceivod direct from Manu? facturers, lo bo sold on their account, without re? serve. April 1 Barroom and Household Furniture. KNOX, D\LY & CO. Will seU TO-MORROW. 2d 'estant, at half-past 16 o'clock ureclse.y, The CON rENTs DE 1HE It Wt lt00 M and HODS F HOLD PURNI 1 DBE ot the famdy at No. 468 Emg stre t. Conditions cash. 1 April 1 Horses. Mules. Vehicles; also, Bureaus, Bed? steads. Bedding, Wardrobes, Secretaries, Lounges, Chairs, Tables, <\c, at Auction. BY ti. McBriiDE SH ITU. TO-MOBROW, at 10 o'olock, at bia Salesroom, No. 31 Brnao-streot. ALSO, BILLIARD TABLAS. Hardware, Crockery, Fair bank's Beam -eales, aud ?sun Jries. April 1 Brags, Cqcmirals, (Eic. C. F. PANKN IN, A po? h ccary a uti Chemist, No. 123 Meeting-street, CHARLESTON, S. C. rjlILE ADVERTISER BEGS TO CALL ATTEN? TION to bis stock of tbe best Imported and Domes? tic CHEMICALS, DRUGS ANT) , PATENT MEDICINES. UPON THE DISPENSING DEPARTMENT Ofilia business he bestows tbe utmost personal core and attention, and gu?ranteos tho PURITY of the MEDICINES used in compouading. PRESCRIPTIONS Prepared carefully at all hours of the day and night. ^* SPECIAL AGENCY FOR THE SALE OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, MANUFACTURED BY Messrs. GEO. TIEMANN & CO., OF N.??l W YORK. HIS STOCK OF Hair, Tooth aud Nail Brashes. PERFUMERIES, ?fcc, LS LARGE AND WELL BELEOTED. Agency for the rale of thc oolebrated Rockridge Alum Spring Water, A supply of which ts always ou hand. MANUFACTURER OF PANKNIN'S HEPATIC BITTERS, Which have established for themselves a reputation surpassed by none. Through constant effort and attention be hopes to meiit a contin?anos of the public patronage which has hitherto been extended to him. February 16 tuthslyr judi?n jS?lM. No. ?9 Marsh-street. W. Y. LEITCH & R. 8. BRUNS, A uctf oncers Will be sold THIS DAY, the 1st April, at the Old Postoffk-e, at ll o'clock That desirable two and a bait story WOODEN DWELLING, on tho w-s- side of Marsh-street, known as No. "i. Tbe House contains four square and mo attie .-oom?; gas throughout. A floe kitchen and cistern attached. Lot measures 40 leet front, by 119 In dopth. 'terms cash. Purchaser to pay us for papers and stamps. April 1 . No. 26 Marsh .street. W. Y. LEITCH & R. S. BRUNS, Anctioneera. Will be Bold THIs DAY, the 1st April, at the Old Po.-1off!ce. at ll o'clock. That two^storv WOOD KN DWELLING on the east side of Morsb-itreer, third door from Calhoun, con? taining tour rooms; on the premises will oe fonnd a good cistern and kitchen. Lot meamres thirty-five icet frone by oi>e hundred and twenty feet iu depib. 'lenna-one-half cash; balance in one year with interest. Purchaser to pay us for papers and stomps._April 1 IN KHUITY. W. Y. IEIT< H& R. S. BRUNS, Auctioneers. Fair, Executor, vs. Thayer, Administrator. Fur !? na nt to a Decretal Order in thia case, I will oiler at oublie outcry, atilie O'n Customhouse on MUN? DAY, the Bih of April, at ll o'clock A. M., Ali that Lui' OF LAND, w tb u three t>L>ry Brick Dwel lng si'uate on tho south side ot Society-Street, measuring and coniaming front on Society-street 44 feet and on the back ll De 44 feet, and in depth on tbe east and west Hoes 102 feet, bo tho same more or less. On the lot are all the necessary build? ings usual to a comfortable and weL appointed res? idence. Condlti ms-One-third ca?b; balan -e in one. two and th-ee years; credit portion to be secured by bond and mortgage, nond drawing interest at the rate ot 7 per cent, por annum. The pnrchiser will be requir? ed to insure, and keep insured, the premises during the continuance of tho credit, and assign the policy of insorance, and w?l also be required to pay tor papors and tbe necessary e.amps. E. W. M. MACKEY. March 17 17 25apl2,5 H. C. 0. Valuable Real Estate at Auction. BY LOWNDES & G RIM BA LL. By virtue ot an order of sale, io me directed,by the Hon. George r>. Bryan. Judge ot the United states District Court, for the District of South Carolina. I will offer for salo nt Public Auction, at the Old Posiofflce. Charleston, S. C., on TUESDAY, April 6,1869 . til o'clock, A. M. All that Lol' OF LAND, with Buildings thereon, in tho City ot Charleston, State oforesal J, situated and being on Spring street, south side, known as No 37, near Rutledge Avenue, measuring fifty-five '65) feet iron', by one hundred and seventy-five |T76) ieet deep, be the same more or less. The House has four square rooms, two attics, dressing room and pantry, slate roof, double plazzi, all in good order, having been punted and repaired eluce the war ended. On tho premises aro a large cistern and commodious outbuildings. Term-One-half cash In gold, and (ho remaining om-half on a credit df one year; purchaser to sive bono for such credit portion, bearing interest from day of sale, and payable in gold, seen ed by a mort ga.'e of tho prenais- s, with a covenant for Insurauco and assignment of policy, ind for t?sale i t case ot breach of condition of bond, and to pay for papers and stomps. G. HERBER1' sA">S, Assignee of Evans ?? Cogswell. March 18 A.hl8 20.2a.25.27.30. Ap!.3,6 LAND i ou s Ai.IC. Will be sold at Public Auction, on the first MONDAY in April, at ll o'clock, A. M., ot Barnwell Court hou-o, in South Carolina. TWO HUNDUED AND EIGHTY-THREE ACHES OF L^No, more or les-, ooion-ing to the E-tato of Mrs. Eliziboih Pasc ills, deceased. This irictllee within about a quart or of a milo if Ihe ou th Caro? lina Bailruud. ono und a rju.rtcr of a mile frc m Johnson's Tun,?nt, and nboui six and u half mites fr< m thc Town o'* Aiken. It ls adj icent to binda ot John ? '. Wade. Louis M Coxctlerand others and 1B mostly covered wi li wood and tami or It will 00 bold by direction of the will of Mrs. Pascalis, and to close her estate. Terms cash. JAMES J. McCABTER, April 1 1 ' xocutor. puilDiug JBotctiuls, (Ute. ST?AITS?SH, BLIND AND DOOR FACTORY, L. E. CORDRAY & CO., NO. 2 -Tte I TV ITA RD-8TREE1, OPPOSITE J. F. TAYLOR Sc CO.'8 MAOHINE SHOPS. SASHES, GLAZED AND UNGLAZED, always on hand PANEL DOORS, HOT HOUSE SASHES, MOULDINGS, Ac, made ?p at short no tice, and at tho lowest terms. L. E. CORDRAY. March 23 .C. A. TROUOHE Soo P. P. TOALE, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN ANO MANUFACTURES OP DOORS SASIIKS ANO BLINDS HORL BECK'S WHARF, Charleston, S. C. Particular attention paid to shipping. July 30 liailroaiii. SOUTH CAUUL1MA KAIL.K?AU. GEN KR AL sUPERINlENl/ENVs OFPUJfc. I OKAIILKSTON, s. C., F-brua y 13. lsC9 I ON ANP AFIER SUi DAY, FSMBCAItl UTH, (be PASSENGER TRAIN* of the south Oaxo* lin Railroad will run a? follows : FOB AUiiUsra. Leave Charleston.81(1 A. V Arrivo at \u>;usta. 6.10 P. V Co?neotins with trams for Mont ornery. Mempbi* Nashville und ">ew Orleans, via liout^onienr an' . iran,' Jonction. KOlt COLUMBIA. Leave Chark-ton.*?? <> ?. Arr'vei at Columma.. .11 i onnectiu;,' with Wilmington and Mau ch es ter Uti*' 'otid. ?.< l aindiin tram rwlt i.HART.KbTON. Leave Augusta.M" A? * arrive at Charleston.6-"?I K M Leave Columbia.7 43 A. >I Arrive at Charleston.B.du P. 1! A DOUST* Nhl 111' EXPRESS iSUN'lUYS EXCU'TED.' Leave Cbarlesion.7.3" P. M Arrive af Aturusta.?.?? \. M Oouuotrim? witb trains lor Memphis, NaabvilK and f.ew Oilcans, v'a Grand Junction. ' cavo Augusta.4.10 P. V Arrivo at Chai lenton.LOO A. M COLUMBIA NIGHT iXPREsS. ? SUNDAYS KXCEPTEO.I Leave Charleston.8.05 P. VI Arrive at Columbia.1.45 A. Y Connectingi- undays exepted) with Grecuvillo an'' Colu coil Railroad. (.eave Cduuibia.6.30 P. M ?rrive at Charleston.0.3b A. V S MMEBVII.LB l RAIN. Leave Charlea ton.3.01' P. il Arrive at Summerville. t.vO?. VI Leave Hummervillo.7.'0 v. U arrive at Charleston.8.25 A. ti CAMDEN BRANCH. On Hon lays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Leave dingville.i.iu P. M. Arri-eat Camden.7.H0 P. M Leave Camden.'.33 A, M, Arrive at Ringville,.?.10 A. M. Signed' H. T. PEAKE, February 15 General Superintendent, j Ruction Selfs. Large Building Lot, Calhounstreet. BY R. M. MARSHALL & BRO. THIS DAY, the ls?^ April, at 1' o'clock, will bo sold, at tbs Old Postoffive. That URGE LOT OF LAND io Calboun-streer, opposite East Bay, measuring 121H by 224 feet, with the two small Dwellings thereon Tonne-On"-half cash; balance in one and two years, secured by mortgage, with interest a-mi-an nually. Purchaser to pay us tor papers and stamps, April 1_th8tn4 - . Residence No. 98 Tradd street, near Legare street. BY B. M. MARSHALL & BRO. THIS DAY, the 1-t April, at ll o'clock, will be uoli, at the uldP ?stofhee, ihe abovo DWELLING, a wests n tenement of ?ix rooms, pantry, dre asl. g room ois te rn and out? buildings. The lot high and dry, measures SO by 276 feet. 'J erm?-Hu'f caph ; balance in one ?nd 'wo years, secured hymortsage, with interest semi-annually, bu klines to be Insured and policy assigned. Par chas?? to pay ns lor paper.? and stan ps. Apt il 1_ thsto* Fifty ? cres Land in Christ Church Parish* BY B. M. MARSHALL & BRO? Auctioneers. TBI3 DAY, the 1st April, at ll o'clock, will be sold . at the Old Postofflco. All that 1 BAOT OF LAND on Georgetown Bead, te miles from charles-on. bonnded by lands of shingler, Farabee. White and Morrison. Terms cish. Purchaser to pay ns for papers andi stamps. _Ihtuj_Aprfll Eastern Bay. WU1 te sold by Auction TUT i DAY. April 1st, sill o'clock A. Bl, alongside Schooner Magnolia, at Accommodation Wea f. ' _ A130D r TWO PONDBED BALEE HAY, damaged: on the voyage from Stockton. Maine. Terms cash. BULEY & CBilGHTON, Apnl 1 _ Consignees. tADKR DUCKKE IN EQUITY. Elizabeth R. yenning, el al, vs. Harriet M. Venning, et al. BY A. C. MeGILLIYRAZ, . Auctioneer. THIS DAY, the Dt dav of AprU, In front of the Old Customhouse, at Ll o'clock A. M., will be sold, All that PLANTATION OB TRACT OF LAM), situate hi the Parish of st Thomas, originally con? slating ol several distinct tracts adjoining each other, a d now consolidated and known ns 'The Brick Tard," containing, as i er da*da o conveyance, USS acres, be the same more or less. All of which wfU more fully appear from several deeds of convey? ance to one jonah M. Yenning and by bim, the said Jonah M. Yenning, t i Hoary M. Yenning and David B. Yenning, in the plea ling in ?aid canse set forth. ALSO, 1 be following personal property, viz: Tbe sCBOON?B LABE (-olia live oak trams), car? rying capacity a bou" 30 coids of wood. AL0O, S Two FINE MDLE8. . yt AL<O, All that valuable real -s tate In the City or Oh arie I ton known aa VANNING'* W0\B*. meara lngand i-ontaining on Wharf-street 170 feet, and the sam? on theo snnpl ol Cooper Bftwto tbs eist, Bound, ed to the north by Wharf No 5. sonta oy Wharf No. 3, east by the channel of Cooper nivor, and west by Wban-street aforesaid, Tbe -Brick Yard" Pl oration is situate bnt twelve) miles from tbe ciiy. is hearlly wood -d. and basunoa it two (2; valuable Brick Yards wita bold landings at each. n .-old PU* je - t to the reserved right to bniolng and removing tho present crop of unburnt brick now oar tho place, a ad t o uso ot BO muoh wood as may bs i equired ior siid burning. Ti rms for Beal Esta e-One-third cash ; balance lat one and two years, io be tocurod bv bo.id and mort? gage ot ihe premise* respeot ve y. interest to be paid annually until the whole oebi bo (.aid. Torms ior Personal Prupertv-Cash on delivery*. K. W. M MACKEY. April 1 a2A|l S. 0. C. U>DEK DECtvEE IN EQUITY. James Tupper, Master in Equity, vs. John ? Bryan. BY A. C. McUILLlYRAY, Auctioneer. THIS DAY. tho 1st dav of April, In front of tbe Old Customhouse, at ll o'clock A. AC, will All'bat FABM OB TB ACT OF LAND, situated ?B Christ thumb. Parish, County of Ch ?rlee?on, H. 0, about six miles from tho Town of Mouut Pleasant, on tho sea-ebore. ?aid Tract coolamin? 330 awes, more or less; blooded to the ea t by landa of Han? hn; eonthw?st bylands of Daniel Wbltesidss.and . i. . . .."Aa now or .ate of the estate of taOrth and west on l?no? uuw - : William Matthews. Terms-One-third cash, and the Wanv o on i credit or one and two years, m bond* bearing Inter? est on the whole amount, paya la f em 1-an anal ty, secured by a mortgage ot ibo p in ta don. E. W. M. MACKEY, ? April 1 tb? Sheriff charleston County/ jlMttwmi' pruitt Sifa, Securities BY J. DRAYTON FORD, Broker, No. 90 Broad-etreet. For Pale STA TB ROUTH GASOLINA SECURITIES City Charleston Siock Northeastern Railroad First Mortgage Bonds ' South Carolina h ail road bevon Per Cent. Bondi Charleston Gas Light Company Stock. April! 1 $l)irt* and /nroisijing ?nobs. THE Proprietor of the Gentlemen's ^furnishing Goods Emporium, Meeting-street, near Market, demons of bringing the lamons STAR Shirts into general use, and believing that it is only necessary for gentlemen to wear nh ese SHIRTS once to be well pleased with them, will hereafter of. fer them to his customers AND the public generally at cost prices. His stock of Neck Ties, Scarfs and COLLARS will also bc sold at such prices ss to defy compels, tjon, and if satisfaction is not GIVEN he will return the monev. His ob areas are so res> sonable aa alu. oat to moke bayer? believe tbe arti des are given AWAY He Is prepared to miks shir s to o-dir with tm* utmost dis p. tc h ; and bis assortment of ready-made ?.hir?s ia BO tull that buyers can be ?ttoJ ats mo* mont's notice. For proof of ibo-c statements call AT SCOTT'S star shirt and Furnishing (.cods Fmportoju, Meeting-stroet, nearly opposite Maiket Hail. January 1 6mo*j SOUTHERN STENCIL Jl AN? F A ('TORY E. H. ROD3-ERS MANDPACrOBBB AND WBOi HS A LE DE A LEE IS STENCIL STDJK AN) OIES, STEEL, LETTKKS AM) STAMPS ni KCK> A.VD I AGS BRASS AND GKKMAN SILVER KEY> KIN US, CT1.1IN?, Ac. MARKHNTQ IISTIKS BY THE GILLON ort BARBEL. AGENT FOU HILL'S PATENT II \ N O STAMPS SEAL PRESSES BRANDING H?OV9, dke. No. 129 KANT B 4 Y-STKERT, CHARLESTON. 8. C. ?3" Call aud examiie specimens. January lt Smos QtlARLfclSTO.N ASItlODLTURAL WAREHOUSE AND SEED STORE. AGBlCVLlVRAL IM PL BMBNTS, 0?BBBB BBBDB. deo. GEO. H. PINGBEH, No. 140 Meeting-?tree*, Charleston, March 24 ema