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CITY AFFAIRS. Meetings ThU Du)-. Landmark Lodge, ut 7 I*. M. stevedores' Protective Union, at half-past 7 I*. M. Meeting of Mechanics, at half-past T P. M. Medical Society, ut 7 P. M. Itautcatead Building and Loan Association, at 7 I?. M. Bleant Piro Company of Axmen, al half-past 7 P. M. Hoard or Trade, ut * P. M. New Hngland Society, at hair-past 7 P. M. Auction Sulea Thin Dny. J. Pruner Mtttliowes will soil at n o'clock, at tala omeo, trees, plants, tc William McKay will sell al lo o'clock, at lila atore, sewing- machine, furniture, Ac. Miles Drake will sell at 10 o'clock, al his store, clothing, dry goods, Ac. N. A. Hunt will sell at to o'clock, al his store, hoots, shoes, Ac. A. H. Abrahams A Sons will sell ut io o'clock, at their store, hosiery, dry goods, Ac. TtlK CHKAPKHT Y KT.- The NEWS Job Office ls now priming bill heads lu thc best style and ou fine paper, at ?.: 50 per thousand. Merchants, think of Hr THK DKUTSOHKIt AKTILLI'IUK UNTKU.STUT7.rNO f KUKI N.-A Herman society with the above title lias been Incorporated by thc Legislature. Thc fou miers arc Messrs. H. Harms, ll. Klatte, P. K. Windhclm, J. J. W. Luden and others, survivors of thc Gorman Artillery Company, which was a strong organl/.utiou during (ho wur. Tun LtiTHBiiAS COLUMN.-The Hov. W. A. Uouck, or the Lutheran Synod, and one orihe faculty or thc college or that denomination at Walhalla, is on a visit to Charleston Tor thc pur? pose or soliciting aid ror thal Institution. We nrc pleased lo learn that his efforts have been quite succcssrul. HILL or MORTALITY.- -Thc return of deaths within the city Tor the week ending the 27ih ult. shows a total or twenty-seven-whites ten, blacks and colored seventeen. Ot thc whites there arc Aven?alo and fourfemalcadults and oue male in? fant. Thc blacks are five male and Tour remate adults, three male and five female Infants. Tun POLICY-HOLUERS' LIPS AND TONTINK IN 8vitANe.it COMTANY.-Among other bills before the Legislature, ls one praying Tor thc Incorporation or thc above company, lt ls n purely Southern enterprise, and will at once commend Itself to Insure: s. Thc principal oillce will be in Charles? ton. Its 8UCCCCS ls guaranteed by having on thc Hal of tneorporators the names or thc most sub? stantial citizens or thc Stale. THE CHARLESTON W A T H II COMPANY.-A company with thc above title has been formed for tho purpose or conycylng water from some con? venient location to Charleston. Thc project Is one that, ir properly conducted, will greatly en? hance thc value or real estate In thc city. It will cost about $1,000,000, and thc water will bc brought either rrom thc Edlsto or thc Santce. Thc petition ror thc Incorporation or the company is now before thc Legislature. KKAIJ KSTATK BALKS.-Mossrs. Leitch A fti ons sold yesterday two tots on thc south side or Savage street tor $403 nnd $300, cash, re? spectively. Mr. A. C. Mcgillivray sold a lot and buildings on thc north side of Trodd street ror $1150. Also, a lot and buildings in Marion street Tor $1400. Mr. Unison Lee sold a plantation on thc eastern brunell or thc Cooper River, known us "Thc Ha? gan," and containing HIS acres, ror $1500. ST. ANIMIKW'S SOCIETY.-The one hundred and fortieth anniversary of this .society was cele? brated yesterday, and thc memory of "Thc Land o' Cakes and Dril her Scots" revived by a gene? rous collation. Dispatches were received from sister associations throughout thc Union, and the occasion was every way a pleasant ono. The following ofllccrs were cleolcd to serve for thc en? suing year: R. Mure, president; T. J. Kerr, first vice-president; 1). Nisbet, second vice-president; R. M. Gordon, secretary ?Campbell Douglas, treas? urer. A M?BEL E8TABI.I8? iii EST.-Wo Invite thc at? tention of thc friends of TUE NEWS in thc city and throughout thc State to the excellent facilities which our oillce enjoys for thc prompt execution of all kinds or Rook and Job Printing. Fully pro? vided with new type and machinery or thc latest and most npproved poltern, and having a large and carcrully selected stock or cards, envelopes and papers or all qualities, TUB NUWS Job Office ls ' now prepared to fill orders for every description . or plain and ornamental printing in the very best manner, and at rates at least ns low as any other establishment In the Southern States. Call at TUB NEWS building (up stairs) and examine our scale or prices and specimens or our work. MKHTIKU OP CITY COUNCIL.-Present, thc Mayor; Aldermen Voigt, Collins, Harrow, Greene, white;^Holloway, Hampton, Small, Drown, L. M. Wall, Howard, colored. A motion to dispense with thc reading or thc minutes railed, though it was Intimated that such a course would cause many to leave, and thus prevent a quorum. The few members present were evidently anxious to attend thc Republican meeting at Hie Military Itali, and only remained in Council to avoid thc fine of $100, imposed on absentees. After rcad the minutes, the Mayor stated that he under? stood many of the members had important en? gagements elsewhere, and before a motton to ad? journ was made, he wished to bring some pres? sing matters to their attention. Thc directors of thc llluo Ridge Railroad would soon hold a meet? ing in Columbia, and lt was accessary that thc ?Hy should he represented, and the meeting had bean postponed ror that purpose. It was, therefore, necessary ror him to attend, and be asked that in accordance with the usual custom, an acting Mayor bo nominated. Aldermen Cunningham and Qeddings were pro? posed, and thc former elected. Tho Mayor slated Hist he won ld call an extra meeting on next Tuesday. On motion, Council then adjourned. Hotel Arrivals-November 30. CHARLESTON HOTEL. John Whilcsldes, Christ Church Parish; W. J. England, Mrs. W. J. Englaud and child, barn? well ; lt. Coulter, Mrs. R. Coulter, Pennsylvania; James P. boyce, Greenville; R. IL T. Supold, Washington; C. A. Hoyt, C. li. Noyes, New York; Corbin Crutchficld, P. L. Know, P. L, Oobols, baltimore; J. C. Gillett, Augusta; W. M. Leake, Now York; Samuel Lyon, Jr., Oswcgo; John Hough, P. L. Nuning. William H. Moore, New York; W. II. McDowell, Wilmington; J. W. Keep. Now York; M. J. Keller, Orangcburg; A. T. An? derson, Newark; Mrs. General It. IL Anderson, Miss* Anderson, South Carolina; P. H. Whitman, Ocorgo M. Wells, Beaufort; Daniel Oallahur, Sa? vannah; George's. Ruble, Chattanooga. PAVILION HOTEL. W. W. Smith, Cdioton; W. 8. Elfe, city; J. P. Laurens, Miss J. Thort, Orsnltcville; J. Psrker, Baltimore; L. Fowler, War renton da.; A. Winter, Athens, Qa.; L. T. Izlar, Bamberg, S. O.; I. A. Blawton, Mercatua; U R. D. Chadwick, Wadma law; J. Milson, Wilmington, N. 0.*, R. S. Barnett, Ohestcfl?ld; p. Gaylord, New York; T. B. Crow son, Wadesboro'; E. Johnson, Williamsburg; 8. L. Knapp, J. R. Ford, Baltimore; H. D. Cox, Augusta, Qa.; J. D. Albert, Maryland; W. H. Beckott, Montreal; M. Kissie*, New York; J. T. Shu tn uk er, Orangcburg; O. T. Humphreys, B. O. HILLS no tuc. W. M. Burges, Edlsto Island; Georgo C. Reid, Jr., Chicago: Wm. Parsons and lady, Nsrwalk; John S. Shelley, New York; Nathaniel Barnwell, columbia; J. M. House, City; P. Simmons, Balti? more; T. J. Check. New York; HcnJ. Crawford, Washington; Mrs. Mitchell, Wm. N. Little, Brook? lyn; B. R. Donleen, wife and children, Mrs. Tree burn, Aiken; L. Louncsbury, W. fl. Louncsbury, A. Yates, New York; Mrs. 8. 8. Clark, Portland; O. N. Hubert, City; L. Jeislaoa and wife, Mrs. Orlons and daughters, Pennsylvania; Daniel TiMnnkiiiaBuddangHMrs, Stony Point, N. Y. T H K NEW ACADEMY. OPRNINC OF TUB CHARLESTON AOADBMY OF MUSIC TO-NIUHT. A NO ULK T KM I'I.K O P T ll K DRAMA. FULL DESCRIPTION OF THIS HDIFICH. IlKMINISOUNCKSUK TIIKOIIAIU.KSTON DRAMA IN TIIK OIJDKN TIMK. Ac Ac.. ?fcc. The o|H>nltig of ihe Charleston Academy ol Music, which lakes place to-night, murks a new epoch in the history ul eur city. We have thought the occasion u Ut tin;' ouc, not only to give lo Hie readers ol Tits Nsw? a full and accurate descrip? tion of tho beautiful odlQoc Itself, luit also to re? vive some recollections of thc rho ami progress of thc drama in Charleston, and to rescue from ob? livion thc history of our former theatres, most of which ure fast passing from the memory of thc present generation. And we are happy 'in thc conviction that thc maogement or thc Aca? demy <>r Music under Rs Ont lessee, Mr. John T, Ford, Ksq., will not unheseem, in elegance, re? finement und general merit, the palmiest 'lays of the past, lu our unce wealthy and sill) fastidious community. T11K ACADEMY Ol' MUSIO. ?tc Adger ituihllng, now the Charleston ideiny of Music, was bulli in ISM at a cost of .J.ooo, amt was occupied before Hie war by thc Messrs. Adger and others as a dry goods store, somewhat lu thc style or thc mammoth establish? ment or A. T. Stewart, of New York. The Adger building was then, perhaps, Hie largest und finest dry goods store in thc South. Atter thc war lt w:ts occupied as a furniture store, and was so used until bought by Mr. John Chadwick, who dctcr rr'ned lo convert it into nu opcrn-housc. For this purpose it was well suited, as it has a front of 00 feet, a height of 73 feet, nnd a depth of 23t feet. All thc Interior was rlppod out, and thc building ia now a nTdt-chtHS Temple of Music and thc Drama, with accommodation for about 1200 persons; having, besides, two huge halts, suitable by their dimensions for concerts and lectures. TUP. ENTRANCE. Thc main entrance to thc Academy of Music ls on King street, and has a breadth that will ac? commodate thc largest crowd of pleasure-seek? ers. Passing through thc light Iron gates, thc box onicc ls found on thc left hand, and before thc vestibule at thc end of thc toug corridor ls reached one has lime to admire tho Corinthian decorations, thc panelled colline, and thc long range of lights, which make brilliant thc scene.' The vestibule ls 25 feet high and 30 feet long, and ls lighted by a handsome chan? delier. Thc walls of the vestl jule arc frescoed in colors with gilt finishings, an I thc ceiling ls panelled. At this point ls thc wide and tony cn trance to the body of thc house; over thc portal might well bc written, "Ye who o.ttcr, leave all care behind." TUC misas CIRCLK Is reached by a low an.', broad stairway leading from thc vestibule, and has 3ca'.a for two hundred nnd fifty persons. Thc elmira In thc front row nro luxuriously comfortable, and as pleasant lo the sight as io the touch. There nrc four prlvntc boxes lu thc dress circle, no nrranged that their ocoupnnls can sec and bo seen nt will. These boxea arc spacious and comfortable, and arc separated by richly gilded Iron lattice work. They are also elegantly upholstered, thc fronts being ilnlshcd with light cnrnlacs and canopied curtains. It may bc remarked here that thc architect has succeeded eminently well in solving that great problem In theatrical architecture-so to arrange thc house that a good view of thc atagc maybe had from every scat in thc building. TUB FAMILY CIRCLE AND OALLRUY. Above thc dress circle ls tho family circle, where there arc scats for tu o porsons. The scats arc well cushioned, and thc appointments arc as neat and comfortable os in atty other part of thc Acad? emy. Above and back of thia circle ls thc gallery, where the Charleston "gods" may enjoy thc chasteDloasure ?>r ?Ha ..>..".., i.<x?a coolna just as well, be it understood, as their bigh-priccd brethren below. TUB ORCUB?TRA STALLS. Thc lower part of thc house ls known aa thc orchestra chairs, and the orchestra circle. Thc latter extends as far as thc linc of tho dress cir. eic, and seats with case about 250 persons. Thc "orchestra chairs" occupy the centre of the house from thc line of the dress clrclo to thc orchestra proper. The chairs, of which there are 212, arc of thc latest patent. They have swing seals, so that persons may pass to and fro without incon? venience. Tho chain arc well stuffed and hand? somely covered. From tho orchestra circle Im? mediately in thc rear of thc orchestra chairs, we have a fine view of THE PROSCENIUM AND STAGE, Which cannot bc surpassed, If ihey can be equalled, in any city in thc Smith. Thc stage is 40 feet deep, 63 feel wide, and rd feel high. Nu other theatre of thc same size has so large and lofty n stage. Thc proscenium has an opening of over 30 feet. It ls supported by columna carved in imitation of thc palmetto, thc lattice work of thc trunk being thrown out by tasteful gilding. Thc columns aro surmounted hy sea nymphs. The cable mouldings of thc proscenium aro both rich and elegant, and thc ctrcct of thc whole ls heightened by thu rosy shading, tipped with gold, of thc cornices aud panels. Immediately over thc middle or tho proscenium-which in shape ls nu elipllcal arch-is a shield supported by Instru? ments of music, the mask, and other emblems, aud crowned with the palmetto. TUB DKOI- CURTAIN Is a gem of scenic art. lt was painted by Mr. Menard Lewis, or Niblo's Oarden, and ia, we ven? ture to say, one of thc moat chastely beautiful drop curtains In America. Our readers must sec tt for themselves. lt will, wc hope, soon bc as fa? miliar as household words to nil South Carolina. Passing by the stage boxes, and standing in front of the footlights, one cnn form some idea or the beauty and graceful proportions of TUR uorsE. Thc gallery fronts are of open iron work, ca: c fully gilded; tuc decorations in white and gold, being in elegant contrast with the crimson plush railings. The cornices of thc circles arc hand? somely brackcttcd and finished with grotesque faces. Thc galleries are supported by iron col? umns moulded in imitation of thc trunk of tho palmetto, thc bosses of thc bark being picked out In gold. A flood of light ls shed through Die house by thc gas globes which jut put from thc balcony and gallery fronts, and away over our heads-ilfty-fonr feet from thc orchestra-a sun? light fills the contre of tho dome with Us hundred Jets of Hame. Thc dome la panelled nnd enriched by cornices-in thc Inner circle are elua* tera of stat ' on an azure ground. Thc walls arc handsomely panelled, and the decorations throughout arc tn excellent taste. Standing on tho stage and looking ot tho long run or galleries, thc cosy orchestra chairs and tho distant abode of the "upper ten," one can hardly believe thal all Oils Ia In Charleston. In truth, a degree of enterprise and activity has been displayed lu planning and building thc Charleston Academy of Music, which would have done honor to the most go ahead people, on earth. TUB RT A OK, As we have said, ls especially capacious. All thc scenery ls raised out of sight when not In use, and the machinery ls of the most Improved pat? tern. A cone windlass adjusted so that tho drop curtain is held In equipoise at any point, without the aid of oog or catch, ls partlcnUrly Ing?nions. lt was msde by Mr. W. W. Demilt, who has bad charge of all the stage arrangements. Thunder, ram ?nd lightning can, with all the adjuncts of the most elaborate mise en som*, be turned out In as One quality and quantity as may bo required. Rat we most not nnvcll too rashly tho lnnor mys? teries Of theatrical effect. TH 8 OBS BM BOOM. Below tho stage ls the "groen room," a largo and convenient apartment. There are also five dressing rooms, all well lighted and comfortable In their arrangement. Tin: MRTSHS, Here In the bowols of tho earth ls tho meter room, where throe largo me en supply the 400 burners In the building. There ls a forest of piping-whicli would have turned Hie bead of a less Ingenious anil thorough workman than Mr. I*. 1,. Hiilllemln. who has lind entire charge of the gas laying aii'luf the gas fixtures. VRNTII ATION ANn^RNTHANVKS. The theatre ls well vonlBlalcd throughout, and can he emptied In less than five minutes. The entrance to the orchestra chairs, orchestra circle ait.I dress circle ls on King-street; Hie entrances to the family circlo and Kallery are quite dlsllllCl from each other,and are hath on Market street, wno nm TU H wons. To Mr. John Chad wick l he credit ur the build ing ls lirai due, for ii waa he who, In spite ?I croaking tool discouragement, has planned und completed an cdtllce which ls an ornament to our clty. At the same Hine il must be stild that the architect, Mr. John ll. Devereux, ls ihc master workman, for his skill enabled bim to plan a model theatre, while his wonderful energy secured the completion of thc whole vast undertaking lu less lhan three months. There was working night and day, but Devereux never tires. Thu masonry work was superintended by Mr.N.F.Devcrciix, thc carpentering hy Mr. D. A. J. .Sullivan, and the plas? tering hy Mr. James ll. Devereux; and they did their duly well. The painting wits doue by T. A. beamish A Co., thc gilding by McHoary and Holy, the upholstering and carpeting by C. I). Carr A Co., Hie iron work by C. It. Jackson and bur? nett A Co., the ornamental Iron work hy Mr. C. Werner. All the gas titting was done by P. L. Gulllemln, and Hie plumbing by Adams, Damon A Co. A.P. Chovrcux and lt. Lewis wore the carvers, T. Walker and Herbert tho stage carpen? ters, and Wnllack, Tirrel and Cramer the scene painters. Thc stage and Binge machinery-all admirable-arc the work of lite Ingenious W. W. ' Demil!. AS INSI'BOrtON Of TIIK AOADBMY. Last evening quite a large number or ladies and gentlemen, who had received special Invitations from Manager Po <l to visit and Inspect thc Inte? rior of Hie Academy, gathered within Its cosy pre? cincts. The drop curtain had been lowered, and was thc theme or general admiration. Later lt was raised, revealing in succession several hand? some tlrawiug-rootu scenes, the fine orchestra meanwhile discoursing excellent music. Thc couipuuy present roamed ut will and without ceremony through nil portions or thc house, not excepting thc penetralia or the singe and green? room; und all united In thc verdict that though there were many more capacious th eft Ires In thc United Stales, there was not oue which, lu the elements or elegance, comfort and adornment, was superior io ours. RRCOI.I.RCTIONS OK TUR IIRAIIA IN CU Alll.KSTON. A review or thc history or thc drama in Charles? ton garries us hack to thc close of thc last cen? tury. About the year l?uaa? Hiding, known as thc Charleston Theatre, was erected on a spot called Savage's (?reen, now the Junction of broad and New streets, lt was an edifice or noblo pro? portions and wus owned, wc believe, by a com? pany or gentlemen, who subscribed for their shares nt the rate or ?70 sterling per share. Thc ownership or these shares entitled them to "pro? prietors' tickets," which admitted them to every performance during Hie season with thc excep? tion or bcncilt nights. Thc whole number of shareholders was about one hundred. Thc thea? tre was opened in 1701 by n company or come? dians rroui England, tinder thc management ol West A Itlgiinll, who maintained the establish ment with considerable success tor about three years. Thc company, at thc time, was rated an excellent one. Besides bignall, who ranked ns a ilrst-ratc comedian, ll Included a tragedian of considerable repute of thc name of Edgar, thc two West brothers, and several actresses of great merit. Thc Bullys, rather and son and three daughters, were among thom. One or these last married into one of the Ural ramilles lu Hie Slate, and lived to thc beginning or our late disastrous war. Ami thc son, Mat. Sully, lived In Charles? ton for many years and raised a large rainby herc. In later days he joined the other compa? nies, and always stipulated with thc managers that ho should have lils bcncilt on Easter Monday night, invariably on those occasions obtaining crowded houses. There was also lu the company a very talented and well educated gentleman who married here, and afterwards opened a seminary for thc education or young ladles; he art er wards became the llr*l teacher of the German Friendly Society's school, under tue aircction of mo Kev. Mr. Faber, Iii 1804. Ills, widow survived him, and, with thc assistance of her daughters, estab? lished a very respectable young ladlex' seminary. Only one of the daughters uow remains alive. There was a second company composed of French actors, who came herc about thc year 1706 or '7, ami commenced performing in an old ?ot In Church street, near St. Mlohacl's alley. Thc lot was owned at thc time by a Frenchman named Sol lee, who in? herited lt by marriage into thc Neylc family. The company carno from St. Domingo and wcro refugees from thc French He volution. Mr. Sollee afterwards built them a theatre "called thc French Theatre, out of thc old building which bad once been a sugar refinery. Indeed, there ls a tradi? tion that lt wai once before the site of a theatre previous to thc American Devolution, and which ls said to have been destroyed by lire In a very singular manner. During a performance, ns thc story runs, a piece was exhibited representing thc internal regions. When thc combustibles were Orcd, n number of demons suddenly ap? peared, dancing in Hie dames-a scene which was not lu the programme. This so alarmed thc audience that they all fled In dismay. Thc trick was afterward popularly attributed to a Lodge or Masons, who occasionally met there or close by. After n year ortwo thia building was occupied by au English company, under thc management or Jones A Williamson, who brought out a re? markably linc dramatic corps. Chnlmcrs, thc leading nctor In tragedies, was thc first who per? formed thc part ot "Holla" In Charleston, a Mrs. Marshall performed "Cora," and Mr. Marshall "Alonzo." In this company came thc celebrated Mrs. Highton and two daughters. One of them afterwards married Mr. Placide, who became eminent as a manager In the Charleston Theatre about 1801. Thia was tho father of Henry Pla? cide, who was destined to win so many laurels in thc Northern theatres. Here was - also engaged tho celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock, thc latter a sister to Mrs. Siddons, whose acting, In con? junction with that of Chalmers', drow crowded houses. This so encouraged the managers that they engaged* tho Charleston Theatre, which, after having beeu shat up for three or four years, had meantime been used by the Rev. Messrs. buist and Purcell as a classical academy for young gentlemen. The students occasionally took advantage of thc arrangement of thc eunice to Indulge In ama? teur theatricals, and there arc those still llvlug who remember the representation of Addison's "Cato" and other plays by tho pupils, among whom wcro young Stock, Gnillard, Lowndes, Fraser, White, Cross, and others of that day. In 1891, or thereabouts, Mcssr3. Hopkinson A Placide oponed thc theatre as managers, with a new and excellent company, which being rein? forced by some of the besi talent of tho old com? pany, achieved a vory gmt. fy lng success. Among tho actors uud a '.tresses wbo figured conspicuously upon thc Charleston boards about this Hmo were Mr. and Mr.t. Young, Mr. Hip? worth, Mr. Oldmlxon, Mrs. WoodmonsOu, and Mr. Spiller. Every year additions were made, os tho support given to tho theatre Justified, until the stock company became by far tho beaton this continent. Such was thc enthusiasm In those days for the drama, that tho struggle for seats In the box office'on Broad street, then kept by our follow-cltlzcn, A. E. Miller, Esq., was fre? quently so eager that the garments of tho contest? ants were nearly torn from their backs. Bot the disastrous fire which destroyed the theatre. In Richmond, Vs., and saorlflcod the Uves of so many victims, pot an abrupt ead to all the? atrical enterprises in tho South unUl after tho war of 1813. In 1817 Mr. Uollcman brought out a good company to Charleston, and was very well re? ceived. After his death, hts daughter, Mrs. Gib fort, conducted thc- theatre apart proprietor, bat In a few years tho mtcrprlso bogan to languish, the character of the acting having visibly deterio? rated, and thc establishment was finally dosed; tho building thenceforward, nu tn tho erection of the pr u en i Medical Academy,being used os a med? ical and anal oin.cal school. When ll coa ed to be so uaod it was sjtd tor priva e property at so low a pr.co that, ibo pm Uti cr is >ad to have modo a prallt out of ita br.cks. Private d weil Inga wera soon siter sreoted upon its site. Kor un Interval of several years thrro was now no regular theatre in tho elly, the only public amusements being belle, concerts ami other en? tertainments, which enubl be given In au ordinary bull. Thc business community, however, felt thal the total absence of the ?llama was a serious drawback to their Interests, ami about the year 1?35 ? company of stockholders wa* organised, chiefly composed of merchants, and under their auspices the ohl Meeting street Theatre was built and opened. Luckily th? structure escaped Hie terrible Ure of 1838, and Hs stage was, for many years afterwards, honored by thc appearance, lu pleasing succession, or the great lights or drama, music ami Hie dance. Urie ligurcd Macready, the etiler und Hie younger lloolh, Vundcnnotr and forrest; ami the same boards were graced by thc presence of Kilon Tree, after, wards Mrs. Charles Kean, Mrs. Mowatt, Julia Hean, ami thc great Kachel. Here warbled the Swedish Nightingale, Jenny Lind, amt the witch? ing ?lance or the matchless Kllslcr here entranced houses crowded from pit to dome by the be nilly and fashion of thu time. The theatre was main? tained under thc management of Manager Mar? chant, amt though handsomely supported nt tbnes.never proved remunerative in a money point or view, to Its stockholders, lt was memorably connected with the events wblch lcd io our great war, Inasmuch as lt was thc place or meeting or Hie Douglas boilers or scceders from thc cele? brated Charleston Convention of 18<to. This, as far ns we know, was thc only instance In which the building was ever used 1er political purposes, although as early as 133!) the greal Southern Commercial Contention in willoh figured Hubert V. Hoyne, William C. Preston, Juilge Longstreet, or Ccorgla, and where Alexander II. Stephens first achieved national prominence, held Us scs alou within Its walls. After the breaking out of thc wir several amateur performances were given in thc theatre, with a view lo assisting In thc cipilpmcnt or the military organisations which were then forming with so much enthusiasm; but the great lire or December, 1801, which swept away lu a few hours thc fairest portions of our city, did not spare thc theatre. It was consumed with nil Us equipments, properties and ward robes, entailing heavy loss upon Manager Mar? chant, who soon arter len the city, and died abroad before thc close or hostilities. Since thc war, as most ot our reciters arc aware, thc theatrical facilities or Charleston have been rather meagre. Thc Hibernian Society, with commendable energy, did their best to lill tho want, by putting up a stage in their hall, which has served a good purpose ; and thc arrangements have been so Improved by successive alterations that n play can now lie produced upon thc Hibernian boards with little Inconvenience. Ilutan extemporized thea? tre can never fully supply the place of thc regu? lar article, sud accordingly our community has missed several opportunities or relined and desi? rable amusements which might have been afford? ed them under other circumstances. Now that Charleston has ibo advantage of a really first-class place or amusement, il remains for our people to show their appreciation or thc pluck and public spirit displayed by Us proprietor, by giving lt a cordlnl and steady support. TUB RKPORI.ICAN MKHTINO, called by T. M. Holmes for last night, was addressed by Senator Sawyer, H. W. Clark. T. J. Mackey and other prominent Radicals. Alter much contusion tn thc choice or secre? taries, and ii few opcnlHg words from the chair? man, thc senator was Introduced. Alluding in a remark that thc meeting hail been culled for thc baptizing ot Mr. C. W. Clark as a Republican, he denied the necessity or such baptism, as Mr. Clark had always been a staunch and zealous supporter of t heir parly. Il was a great piece of assumption lo say thal he wns not. Instead of Hits lighting one against Hie other, all who desire the weirarc and prosperity of thc State should seek unity In Republicanism. A voice-(Will they gel oltlcc then?) ir ever their party had cause for congratulation lt was at pre? sent when all thc offices were In their hands, anti good, staunch, praiseworthy and reliable Repub? licans were regulating thc affairs or Charleston. The present prosperous condition ot thc State and city was duo to their skill ami abilities. Those who before the war were chattels and artl WIWW?~?M? Kif iiiiuvi,-??? .....r, IICU Amt tuite pcndcul, and have given their support to thc Re? publicans. The press did not discuss In a Tulr ?iud Ruerai spirit thc political questlou, and ever misstated thc notions of thc Republican party, which, knowing IU Integrity, uprightness und fidelity, can easily afford to bo abused. After a few other remarks, the senator sal?! that being hoarse he reit he could not continue to ad? dress his listeners any longer thal night, and thanking them for their attention retired, making way for Mr. Q. W. Clark, who (amidst cries of "Mackey !" "Clark I" "Ves '." '-No !" Ac.,) obtain? ed, at thc Instance of T. J. Mackey, a patient hearing whilst he harangued lils auditors on his own merits and actions us a Republican. From thu breaking out of thc war he had assisted thc soldiers of all colors in every way, till at length they arrived in Charleston, where li? HI ill further exhibited his philanthropy by helping lo raise a subscription or $4000 for thc relief of tho Indigent. Ry him were colored men fR-si established lu the Aide rm an lo chair, tho police and the Slate unices. When asked to bc a candidate for olllcc he de? clined, knowing well that ho could not bo a good Republican oQlclal and continue li business nt thc same time. Ile never Inquired .uto a man's politics In giving him olllcc. He had been present at thc meeting called on tho occasion of Ran? dolph's death, besides thc ono before thc election. He mentioned his various advices .0 thc Demo? crats, how* he received the Mayoi's otllcc, and concluded with a grandiloquent .ancgyric on thc benefits nil enjoyed under tin folds of thc Star-spangled Runner. ,J Mr.T. J. Mackey followed with a culling analysis of Mr. Clark's proceedings as a Republican, and bis connection with tho Democratic party, accus? ing Mr. Clark of having given, on oil possible oc? casions, when lt was for lils Renell t or aid, open or hidden sspport of Democracy, inf In g bare the honorable means ho took to bee omi Mayor, how ho was ousted from that omeo by Hilbert Pills? bury, In whoso place tho speaker inverai times ardently wished thc Hon. O. W. CUrk had con? tinued. He also stated his determination to make a collection for the benoit of a gentle? man styled the Hon. D. T. Corbin [Laughter.] After thia be narrated, la very pathetic language, lils connection with tho Confederacy, the risks he ran -a Texas while serving the Rolled States, whet o ho had been, ho said, b apt'/ed in blood a Republican. He concluded bj saying that, though Mr. C. w. Clark may not have been a Re? publican before, he was glad <o leam thal for one night at least he was a true and slnicro one, nail, as ho saw by their wry faces thu there were many Dcmocrnts present, ho could Bay that tito Republicans would receive with op(n arms those who that night desired to Join them. Collector Clark and Senator Sawyer followed in some brief remarks Intended to break tho force of anything that Mackey might have said. Mr. Simeon Corlcy afterwards began to harangue thc assemblage, when most of those present, inclu? ding our reporter, left tho hall. AN EX-ALDERUANIO MOVB.-Tie following petition ls now In circulation, ami is thu prelimi? nary step toward obtaining a mandrin, ?s to com? pel an aldermanlo election. Tho (petition would have been presented to Council al tho meeting last night but for thc sudden adjournment: CHARLESTON, November 23. The Ifonorabte the Jiayor and Aldermen of the Olly of Charleston: Tho petlUou of the undersigned voters of Wards Nos. 2 and 3, of tho City of Charleston, respectful? ly showcth that a vacancy exists li the office of atdermnn In each of said wards, whereby the un? dersigned, In common with all the ?orporators in said wards, are deprived of their fell representa? tion In tho Olty Council: that under tho "appor? tionment of represen tallon" for thu several wards or tho city, as provided by law, Ward No. 2 ls en? titled to two a hi er in eu and Ward Nu. 3 ls entitled to three aldermen, bnt In consequence of said vacancies Ward No. 2 has bat one.alderman and Ward No. 3 han but two aldermen lu tho City Council, and tho said wards aro thus without the n nut ber of rep rosen lill ves to whl eli they uro un? titled "on equal principles nf population and city taxation,? us provided lo un act of thc General Assembly, entitled "An act to amend the act directing thu representation In tho City Council to bo apportioned every seven years," passed Juuc j ifl^j, . ' Wherefore, the undersigned pray that your hon* orahlobody will, without further delay, order nu election to UH said vacancies, pursuant to tl.e terms of the city charter. A Tun- TO THU PHOSPIIATK WOKKA.- The Meaner Emello will make an excursion t rii? io thc A?hlej River Phosphate Works on Saturday, and afford un opportunity for tito st rangers lu thc city lo Visit Ihcso works. ?KUMIIS.- Tho Old l'ostntlk-? n( tho foot of llronU street has been ornamented with a lingo poster stand, and Ford's Uoraody Company In announced lu Urobdlgnaglan capitals. The whale was demolished on Monday night, i>ut thc lucky Qsherinen did not strike as much "Ho" as they had anticipated. Nature wore a smiling face yesterday, and Klug HI reel wus crowded with the fair. Tito great topic of talk, of course, was Ihr Academy or Minde ?nd thc opening night. Everybody seems to bc&otng. Thc white Maokamlths, boilermakers, copper* smiths, tinners und painters will meet this eve? ning at Hie hull of Hie Washington Fire Company. Large quantities or game arc now arriving in thc city, and wild ducks and wild turkeys ure constantly offered ror sale in thc markets und on thc streets. The wagon trade lias increased considerably lu the last few days, and numbers of thc uncouth und lumbering, bul very welcome, vehicles mny beseen along the Hay and near thc wagon-yards. Thc Neck, ot course, lins profiled largely by tho trade thus brought to thc elly. John Robinson's 'big show" exhibits III Co? lumbia on Friday and Saturday or thu present week. Tho Gazette newspaper iff this eily has sus? pended publication, and is succeeded by thc Southern t ell, which, we presume, will lie a pa? per or more pronounced Fenian sympathies than the oaxelte. Thc People's Hank announces this morning that, liuving resumed business, it ls prepared to redeem its outstanding bills nt par. 71 u a I JV Ii S S If O T ? V li s . Rustiness KSVBI.OPKS.-TIIK NKWM Joli OIHco ls now prepared to furnish good envelopes, with business cards printed thereon, at $4 per thous? and. Scud your orders. Kvcry merchant and business mau should have his card print cd on his envelopes. SHIPPERS TO PKKDKK will notice that the steamer (lenora! Manigiiull will leave for (lard? ner's llluff to-morrow morning. Freight must bc sent down to-day lo be in lime. "Olin IIOVSR."-The painting and refitting ofTorck's popular tcatauraolon K-. it Hay being completed, an extra lunch will be served up this forenoon, consisting of oyster soup, bolled flab, wild turkey and till thc accompaniments. All drinks during lunch hours twenty-ll vc cents. IK rou WISH to see tho new Academy of | Music to advantage, get one of Allan's opera guiases. H AVK vouu OITY DmnOTORY lettered with your name, for U cents, by NBUPVll.LE A HANNAM, deel '1 No. o llrond street. ONK OF DICKKNS' or Scott's Works ls present? ed to every annual subscriber to the XIX Cen? tury, octo F Sljirts nub -ftirnisljiiig t?oo?s. It E S II A 1U I V A I, S ! LATBST ST Y M?S ! COMFORTABLE FIT I LOWEST PRICES I S 8 S S s s s s s S SCOTT'S S SSSSSSS SSSSSSS S STAR SHIRTS S S S S ANO COLLARS S S S S READY MADE S S S S AND MADE S o C & TU UUUMl. u s s s - s S MEN'S S 8 S 8 FURNISHING S SSSSSSS SSSSSSS S GOODS. S S S S S S S 3 S S AT TH-E GREAT SHIRT EMPORIUM ! LOOK FOR THE STAR SION, MEETING STREET, NEARLY OPPOSITE MARKET HALL. novi:-. nae O " E PRICE! ir. ? ? a 3 ? 2 *? I r B K " ? s ? ?3 ?gsa ? * S * . 1 feg g W ? ? w ? B I ? 2 * s rf ? o g ONE P R I C E 1 nov 22 Hliecelinneone. . jyO YOU WISH TO PDT OFF INDEFI? NITELY Sick Headache, Sour Eructations and Acidity of the Stomach! USE SOLOMON'S RITTERS. For sale by RAOUL A LYIIAII. aeptn 3mos_ _ rJIHE DRAWING OF SPANISH POLICY TAKES PLACE DAILY In thc largo Hall in the rear or our Uanklug Uouse. CHANCES TEN GENTS KAOII. Prizes ranging in value from $7 to $777,700. Ono prize to every 107 blanks. Scud to us ten cents and any three numbers between 107 and 777,700, they will bo put Into the wheo). If you draw a prlzo we will lot you know by return mall. SCAMS OF DI SCO CN? VOR OH ANO Rf! : 1 Chance.io cts. 100 Chances.IS 76 10 Chancea.06 cts. 200 Chances.17 00 ; 20 Cha??os.$1 SS 400 Chances.83 60 60 Chances. 4 60 1000 Chancad.80 00 Address all communications to J. M. RLAKB A CO., Bankers, And Sole Agents Tor Spanish Policy in the Uni tesl states, novM 12*_No. 094 Hroadway, New York. gOLOMON'S BITTERS arve GENERAL SATISFACTION. For sale by . aeptn amos_RAonI. A LYNAH. ry) YOU WIS ll TO SLEEP SODNDLY at night, and awake In the morning with a thorough appreciation or yonr egg, ross and coffee f USE SOLOMON'S RITTERS. For sale by RAOUL A LYNAH. aeptn 3moa QVnction Snlco--QTI)io ?Dan. itj WM. MCKAY. QNE FINK HEWING MACHINE, &v. THIS KA Y, December I, at No. Litt Meeting ?troc?, at io o'clock. Kal ato salo of HOUSEHOLD ri I KN I nut H. < nm. pluto nd of uteri mil lent' Tools, Ac, ftc. Also, Wit hoot reserve. Imlancc or lot of Drj Cocui?. No Hons, Ac. Terina casli. ?Icol By J. FRASER MATHEW KS. OK AN? E THEES, STRAWBERRY I M. A SI'S, AC. Wilt lie SOM on THIS DAV, December 1st, at 11 o'clock, nt my oilier. SWKKT ORANOE TltKKS, Elens, lltiotiynious, Poins pomms, Arbor Vila?, rjurdoiilas, Pauchlii Imus ami other Evergreens ami Ornamental trees; also, loon Strawberry I'lan ls d' choice varieties. Terms cash. ilccl Ky MILKS DRAKK. CLOTHING, DRY GOODS, TOYS, 11 .VI'S, fte.. Ac. THIS MOItNINH, at 10 o'clock, I will sell al my store, corner or Klan and Libertv streets, An invoice of CLOTH INC, Just received, CONSISTI NO Ol' : ?1 line llluck Frock COATS '.ni Casslnierc. Tweed ami Sal incl Sack Coal s ?'loo pair Cassluierc, Tweed and Satinet Hants .ia Ca ssl we rc ami satinet Veals While anil Fancy Merino Shirts ami Drawers, nil wool Long Shawls, Ladles' and Children's Hoods, llrcaklast Shawls, Scarfs, Ladies', Ucnt.V and Misses' Merino Hosiery, I.. C. and Lace I ?end kerchiefs, Linen Towels, black Sewing silk, Fell and Wool Hals, Ac. on ntl HA v, the tal Instant, i will ?ell, 100 eases HOOTS, Shoes and Hals. Heel By N. A. HUNT. BOOTS. SHOKS, BROGANS, HALMO HALS. ftc. Tins DAY, the ist Dccomlicr, tn in o'clock, in my HalesruOlii, Nos. 144 lind 142 Meeting street. I will sell, lou cases assorted LOOTS, SHOKS, brogans, Hal morals, Ac deel By A. II. ABRAHAMS & S0N8. DOMESTIC AND FANCY DRY GOODS, HOSIBKY, CUTLERY, Ac. THIS DAY, December 1st, will be Hold, al 10 o'clock, ul our store, No. 35 Haynu struct, ltl,.\NKills. Flannels, Satinets, Cnsslmcrcs, Dd.aloes, Calicoes, Denims, stripes, bleached and Drown Sheetings und Shirtings, Sticks, Stock? ings und Gloves, Merino and heavy Wool Under? shirts, aa assortment or Pucket und Table Cutlery; with many other articles. deel H. M. MARSHALL A BRO. WILL SELL AT HALF-PAST ll) o'clock, al No. 33 ?road street, HOHSKS, Mules, Furniture, Piano, Ac. deel C&ncliottcers' Urinate Sales, &c. Ky SAMUEL C. BLACK No. '?H nroad street. jy? ARK E T F A R M. Al Private Sale Au unusually productive M A UK HT FARM, con? taining s.'i acres. This Farm is situated a few yards north of city boundary, ut thc northeast corner of main road and Klliott street. Attached toll are Dwelling and necessary outbuildings, and a well of excellent water. Hs proximity to the city renders lt peculiarly desirable, und will provea good Investment to any one who ls dis? posed to outer Into market running. Terms easy and moderate. Apply as above. deel 1 By I. S. K. BENNETT. g T O C K S WANTED. Wanted to purchase CITY OF CHARLESTON SIX PER CENT STOCK Planters' and Mechanics' Hank Stock Apply as above, at No. 40 broad street. nov30_?_ By ALONZO" J. WHITE & SON. /"INE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-ONE \J (PH) ACRES OF LAND ON ASHLEY RIVER, CHARLESTON NECK. Wm he sold nt Private Sale A FAIIM on Ashley River, Charleston Neck, Joining I. S. K. Donnell's Farm to thu south, con l.lnlni, n.? Ixuldrul n|", , (loll i.~ On lt aro neat cottages, barn, stables and several laborer's houses. Apply as above, at office No. 68 East Hay st rcct. deel Wfj_ Cl rn iSooos, &c. QHEAP GOODS ! CHEAP GOODS 1 I. O OU DRO P'S, No. 423 KINO STREET. Having removed to that large and commodious Udlding next toIlurnham'sDrug Store, I nm now prepared to offer thc greatest bargains in DRY GOODS, HOSIERY, NOTIONS, &c, this market bxs ever produced. I Purchasers will do well by calling and examin? ing oursiock or DRESS GOODS PRINTS LONGCLOTHS SHEETING PILLOW COTTON BROWN GOODS TABLE LINEN TOWELS GINGHAMS CASSIMERES H08IERY, NOTIONS, Ac, ?cc. Bcmcmber, I. OODDKOUP'S NEW STAND, No. 423 KINO STREET, nova mwf Next to Burnham's Drug Store. ?p^TEW 8AVTNGS INSTITUTION. THE TIME APPROACHES WHEN WARM CLOTHING Is unavoidable, and the point ls to know HOW AND WHERE TO OO TO OBTAIN A SUPPLY. A great many have found out already, and now advise their frends In want of DRY GOODS To call at FUR CH GOTT tc ?RC. COIlNER OP KINO AND CALHOUN' STREETS, Where Dry OoodB can bo bought toa great advan? tage. Attention ls called to: too pair 10-4 White Blankets, only ?8 W, worth $4 SO. >,, 12-4 Herman Coverlets, from $4 up. Largo Comforts, only $3. JO? pair Fino Double Shawls, only $4 ?o, worth $0 00. . Arab Shawls, from ts, up. 1 caso Brown Canton Flannel, Only We. pe. yard, worth 20c. Heavy Black Beaver moto for Cloaks, only $2, worth $2 76. A One as; ort raen t of Brown Shirtings, Long cloths, Alpacas, Dress Goods, Notions, Ho? siery, Gloves, Ac, which have been nought by largo quantities, and will bc sold to satisfy the purchasers tn every respect. FURCIIOOTT A BRO., Corner King and Calhoun streets. O'S-A special Department for Boots, Shoos, Hats, Truuks, ftc, sold at correspondingly low prices. nov22 smoa H OLMES <fc MACBETH, No. 38 BROAD STREET, Charleston, 8. c, BROKER, AUCTIONEER, REAL ESTATE ANO GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Will attend to RcnHng and Collecting of Rents and purchase and salo of Stocks, Bonds, Gold, SUvcr*nnd Real Estate. .ALSO, To thc Purchase of Hoods and Supplies for par? ties tn tho country upon reasonablo terms. GBOROR L. Hui.VES.A* K.VANn.Kll MACBETH. janl lyr QUtclion Gu leo--inline Eluno. (?t A L ii I N YY A li T K UKO U O' on MONDAY, I).mtiers, ?rc ?hall offer fer salo. :i> Woltcrhoro, A Ultu lui "I STOCK, including carriage ami buggy HORSES, mill iirnK- nail iniliroku Mules, wi II worthy iiir attention ni planters iimi other* desiring lu nan base, ll A M HERC A HOTY. deed S Uv HO.'.MES & MACBETH. VJ M.!-. AT l>KAYTON MAU, I'LANTA I J TION, ON ISIILEV ni v 1:1:. Will lie HOM un SATURDAY, nil December, H'i'J, at iii? aimv.- pi,,... H,,, ritiiuwiiiir article?: I inn. )-'i IIOUSK i Ni; I NC A NH HUI I,KU, HI com? plete order a (two) Phosphate Washers, willi ?carinii ,:'>m pliic 1 (.un') Lcliby Pump (capacity coo gallons per liillillli'.) All necessary belling l.ir i timii:it? Washers alni I'liuips 2 (two) Mil aiol Force Pump*, with .?yi inc'a iron ?Ipei I lulu-) Hi'll<i'.vs, Anvil, Vice iiml Sledge Ham mern 4 (finir) Phosphate cars as Wheelbarrows in Shovels ami Ficks .j pair.- (non pounds) Platlorm Scales .i (two) eels Car Harness ami uni' sci Cart Har? ness I ( mi') Wagon ami ..no Carl Lot nhl Truck Iron (! liv ', Hu ll Lot util I nm, Clanks. Wheels, Ac, .vc. i (on?') Two-horse llradley Plough I (OIK ) Kielli Oar Canoe Coal I ?one) net Collage I'm nil ure. .(-e. Uni I rosses, I'llloivs, Ile?) lauen, Ac, Ac. Terms rash. Anieles lo i>e removeil ni once. N. C.-The steamer "Ulallie"' will leave South Commercial Whurf on Sal unlay neu niau, 4th Dei'.einlier. ai ti o'clock, lo lake persons lo Hie aliove sale. ilecl wihs:t jg ft T A T T. S A I. B . On'ITKSDA V. Hie'il st proximo, at I he Court house, In ti .orgctowti, S. C., at. 12 o'clock M., will bo e.>lil at 1'iiblic Auction, All that valuable PLANTATION known as Lark HUI, late the properly ol" Mn. Kinta F. Heriot, HUUUlcd on Itlaek Uiver, in ticorgelown County, containing Mis acres of Swamp Laiul, most of Which is now uniter cultiv?t iou. amt 753 iteres of lilith Land, tm Hie same more ur tess. Terms of Sale-One-fourlh cash; balance tn one, two anil three yours, secured by bonds ami mort? gage of the property. Purchaser pay for pa pcrsaml stamps. Pos-tesslon given on .?rsl Janu? ary, 1S70. KHYYAIU) N. THIHISTON, Qualified Kxectilvr of Kllsa M. Heriot. ?Icol WWI By LOWNDES & ii RIM BALL. J.JOUSE No. 2 MINORITY STREBT. Will ho sohl THURSDAY, December 2, at thc Ohl Postoillce, at ll o'clock. That two story wooli KN RESIDENCE, on tho north Hble of .Minority street, two doors west of Middle, known ns No. 2. House contains four up? right rooms. Lot tr> by 00 feel, mure or lass. Terms-One-third cash; balance lu one and two years, Interest payable semi-annually. Properly to bu insured ami policy assigned. Purchaser to pay for pupers and stamps. nov'Jt wfwlui Hy LOWNDES & URIHBALL. BUILDING LOTS ON RUTLEDGE AVE? NUE. NUNAN AND PAYNE STREETS. Will bc sold on THURSDAY. December 0, at the Cid Postoillce, at ll o'clock, 3 LOTS on west stile Rutledge avenue, one door north of Nunan street, each 40 feet, by 2ir> feet deep. 3 Lots 011 north side Nunan street, each 40 feet, by 137. a Lots on east side Payne street, two 40 feet by Ito, mut one 40 feet by -M. Terms-One-third cash; balance secured by timid and mortgage In one ami two years. Pur? chaser to pay for papers and stamps. Plats may bu s?en our ottle.e. nov 17 20. 21.J? dec 1, 0 BrL^VN?)?S~& ?RIM BALL. TTOUSE No. 18 SMITH STItEET. Will bc sold on THURSDAY, Decembers, at tho Old Postoillce, at 11 o'clock, Thc HOUSE AND LOT, nt thc northeast cornor of Siniih and Montague streets, known us No. 18 Smith street. Thc House contains eight square rooms, pantry ami nttlcs. All tho necessary out? buildings and cistern on thc premises. Lot mea? sures iii feet on Montague and us feet on Smith street. Terms-One-third cash; balance in ono and two years, secured by bond and mortgage. Property to be insured and policy nsslgucd. Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. 110-17 20, 24, 20 dec I, 0 By LOWNDES & UKISIHALL. TTOUSE No. Of. BROAD STREET. Will bc sold on THURSDAY, Oth December, at thc Old Postoillce, at ll o'clock, That DIUCK RESIDENCE, on the north sido or Drond street, two doors west of Hie Courthouse, known as No. tte. Thc House contains six up? right rooms, pantry, dressing rooms, Ac. Kttchon mid outbuildings ol brick. Lot measures 34 feet iront, by 134 feet deep. Terms-One-third cash) balance in one and two years, to bc secured by bond and mortgage. Property to bc insured and policy assigned. Pur? chaser to pay for papers and stamps. HUV17 j?, -4, "0 dec L 0 ~??y ~w7 T. LEITCH & R. S. ?RUNS, A ucl Ion ce i-.. TESTATE SALE FOR DIVISION. Will bc sold, ut Auction, nu TUESDAY, December 7th, ni ll o'clock, ut the Old Postoillce, That very desirable MUCK DWELI.INU llotJ.su, known as No. H Deatifalii street, between King and St. Philip streets, north side. Thc House and outbuildings arc all of brick and built in Hie most substantial manner. The House ceniulns sis square rooms, besides dressing room and pantry, double piazza and cistern. Lot measures 32 by 125 feet, more or less. Terms-one-third cash; batanee in one and two ve.us, iv Uh interest, property lo he insured and policy assigned. Purchaser to pay for papers, stamps and proportion of Stale taxes now st? erning, novas .h ws tut QOUT?? CAROLINA, KERSHAW COUN kJ TY-IN EQUITY. JAMES CH ESN UT, EXECUTOR, vs. MARY C. REYNOLDS, SARAU CHESNUT, MARY C. FRIERSON. ETAL-HILL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WILL, PARTITION, Ac. In pursuance of a decree made in thc above cause ut September Term, I860, wo will exposa to public sale, before Hie Courthouse, In Camden, at ll o'clock A. M., on MONDAY, the Oth day ot December next, Thc following most valuable LANDS, lying from three to four, miles from the Town of Camdon, immediately on tho South Carolina Railroad, ironting on Wotcrce River, and running back, eastwardly, Ave miles, covering over flvo thous? and acres, ouc thousand of which are fine swamp lands In cultivation, one thousand lino uplands in cultivation, and over threo thousand tn original forest, heavily timbered with oaks, hickory, dog? wood, pine, Ac, much of ll very line colton land, lindy watered and offering abundant winter pasturage : First. RKLLE-MONT, a vere choice plantation of over eight hundred acres, on Walcrco River, three miles from Camden, with a large settle? ment on ll : will produce, without manures, u bale of cotton or seventy-five bushels of com to ibo acre. This ls regarded as tito best body of landon thc Wateroo River. Second. TOWN CREEK PLANTATION, adjoin? ing tho ubovo, consists nf four thousand five hundred acres, recently held us ono largo planta? tion ; romprlsliigHwamp, second bottom,and up? lands, heavily limbered HUI) finely watered, hav? ing two tine si ream s running through ll. Tho South Carolina Railroad and two public highways run through these lands and render them acces? sible al all points. They are very convenient to Camden; Hie uplands arc perfectly healthful and present rare advantages. This place is subdivided into nnd will besohl as twenty-one '?rms of one hundred to foin hun? dred acres, -"ering a rare opportunity to settlers seeking homes. Adjoining plantation* havo been divide.) Into sundi furms and nro taken by onr best people. Toruis-One-lift li cash; balance on a creditor one, two and three years, In equal annual Instal? ments, with interest from date, payable annually st seven per cent., secured by bond, sureties andamortgngo of the premises, willi tho privi? l?ge to purchasers to pay cash. Purchasers to pay tor stamps and papers. An agent on thc placo will show tho lands, and the plats can be seen at the office or Wm. M. Shannon, Esq., Camden, H. C. JAMES CHESNUT, WM. M. SHANNON, Special Mastors and Wrcelvors. Camden, S. C., Nov. 1,1 seo. octao 1 m6wfa JENKINS A CUNNINGHAM, COTTON BROKERS ANO COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 2 WARREN IlLbCK, (i p stairs,). Aim t ST A, OA. JOHN JimXIKS. *. OCWNIMOHAM. Sole agents for Uiesale of tho celebrated Dickson A reeler UnllMi Semi lor tao ?.atcsoi south Caro? lina and Oeorgla. - . ? Itelereiices-J. T. (V.'.rdlncr and J.J.Cohen A Sons. Augusta, On., and Ulsghorn; Herring A Co., Charleston, S. C. ami Augusta, (Ja. uov23 Cmos