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Wat ?|)EfIe|t0it Seto VOLUME VIII.-NUMBER 1247. CHARLESTON, TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 21, 1869. SIX DOLLARS A YEAR. COLUMBIA. THE UNBRIDLED LICENSE BILL. The State Inspector of Guano to Report on the Extent of the Phosphate De? posits-The South Carolina Central Railroad-No Distinction of Race or Color to be Observed before thc Courts -Judge Rutland to be Impeached The legislature Declines a Per Diem during the Recess. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEWS.] COLUMBIA, December 20. In the Senate a bill to establish a system of free schools; a bill to Incorporate the Policy-hold? ers and Tontine Life Insurance Company; a bill to incorporate thc Promptitude Fire Company of Charleston; a bill to incorporate the liebrew Be? nevolent Society of Columbia; a bill to provide for the assessment and taxation of personal property tn Charleston, received their third reading. The aoven th section .of the last named bill, which al lowa^'ouncll to grant licences ta persons engaged in carry mg on any calling, business or profession, was amended by adding : " Provided no distinc? tion be made on account of race or color." Hayne introduced a resolution requesting thc Governor to Inquire of the State Inspector of J Guano the extent and value of the phosphate de? posits in the beds of the rivers and naviga? ble waters, and report to the Senate. It wUl come up to-morrow. The nomination of Samuel L. Bennett, of Charleston, as trustee of the State Orphan Asy? lum, vice Reiben Tomlinsen resigned, was con? firmed. The joint resolution authorizing the State au? ditor and county commissioners to levy certain taxes, was concurred in, siter being amended so that the tax in Georgetown and Marlboro' may be four mills, and in Marlon five mills. JUlson introduced a bill authorizing the exten? sion of the Sooth Carolina Central Railroad from Sumter via Camden and Lancaster Courthouse, to the North Carolina line, in the direction of | Charlotte. In the House, the bul to incorporate the Charleston Water Company was postponed to January 7. The bm giving consent to the sale of certain lands to the United States was read a second time. The bul to provide for the better protection of I laborers was postponed to January 6. It ls j thought that lt will not pass. Notice was given of tbo following bills: By Brodie, the repeal of the act appointing the Land Commission ; by Rangier, providing that the remedy in aU cases, civil or criminal that may be carried to the Courts of the State heretofore ap? plying to white persons only, under the old Statutes, shaU apply to aU without regard to race, he. > The bill changing the name of the South caro hfla Improvement and Trust Company was passed, and the title changed to an act. Bills were read the first time to incorporate the Morris Street Baptist Church of Charleston, and several fire companies or Beaufort. A resolution appointing a committee to prefer .barges against Judge Rutland waa referred to the Judiciary Committee. The Legislature have agreed to taxe no per diem from the 23d of December to the 5th of Jan nary. E ET UH NED FILIBUSTERS. SAVANNAH, December 20. The United States man-of-war Severn arriv? ed to-day with the officers and crew of the Cub* i privateer lillian, who were captured with her - ead released. They were taken rrom Nassau to Key West la the Powhatan and there transferred to the Severn. This morning the City Council held a meeting and appropriated a sum of money to seife the released Cubans to their homes. Most of them are from the North. SPARKS THOM THE WIRES. The ram Triumph, formerly tho Atlanta, has gone to sea. It ls rumored she ls in Cuban inter? est, and is gone after the Spanish gunboats. Three hundred Chinese, under contract for taree y cars, will reach New Orleans about the loth t? January. The Tennessee Constitutional Convention has been carried by a large majority. Eighteen of the Spanish gunboats have left New Tort The North Carolina General Assembly adjourn Od yesterday morning until January loth. _A private dispatch from Parts says that the ex? patriation or the Jews from Russia has com? menced. General Canby has ordered that one per cent. ot the interest due January 1st on the State cou? pon bonds and registered bonds, be paid on the 1st proximo. . Returns from oie hundred and twenty counties in Texas give Davis (Radical) a majority of six hundred and twenty. There are only seven more ' ? .counties to hear from. . Cardinal Mathelr will take a message from the I *'Pope to Napoleon. ^ The Shepard Company flour mills at Albany, N. afc have failed, with liabilities or $100,000. mp THE WHISKEY EIGHT. Tho following telegram appears in all the v. northern papers : I Governor Scott, of South Carolina, forwards to the Internal Revenue office Information that A. P. Turner, Deputy-Collector of tho third distriot of that State, on the 8th instant, seized two illicit stills owned by a man named Scruggs, and moved them to his house. The next morning a crowd of armed men surrounded Turner's house, In Co? lumbia, as he was about to convey the stills to the courthouse, for the purpose or recovering them. Turner defended himself with a pistol. Thc attacking party were all armed with mus? kets. They fired a number of rounds and he responded with bis pistol, scattering his assail? ants. During the melee Turner's daughter, six years old. .was wounded In the shoulder. Turner afterwards left from the rear of his premises on horseback for assistance. While he was gone a crowd of thirty men, armed with muskets, again surrounded his house. They were led by McKel vey.who demanded of Turner's wife that the stills be given up, which was refused. McKclvey then took an axe, broke open the smokehouse, where Urey had been deposited, and the crowd took the stills away. Turner obtained warrants and caused three of the ringleaders . 1 be arrested and lodged in Jail. The remainder f the party are stol under armsend guarding t..c stills, of which they have possession. Governor Scott believes that a military force is absolutely necessary In that vicinity to enforce the revenue laws against these violators. We may be permitted to remark that the scene ol "the outrage" was Spartanburg not Columbia, and that all the facts are taken from the state? ment of Turner himself, while a Spartanburg paper, "The Spartan," says: A little 'unpleasantness' oecnrred last week at _ieresidence of Mr. A. P. Turner, iu this district, ?I consequence or an attempt by several persons fe recapture two stills, which had been seized iy Mr. Turner. Several shots were fired on both sTdeiyftii luckily, nobody herc. WASHINGTON. THE GEORGIA KILL TO TASS TO? DAY. Reopening thc Alabama Negotiations The Georgia Bill to be Signed on Wed? nesday. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEWS.] WASHINGTON, December 20. The secretary ol' State will send to the Senate this week official correspondence, showing that the British Government has agreed to transfer the negotiations for the settlement ot the Ala? bama claims to'Washington. It is agreed that the Georgia bill will pass the Honse to-morow as it came from the Senate, and will he signed by the President on Wednesday. Thc session of thc House to-night is being vigo? rously occupied by the Democrats in opposing the bill. [FROM THE ASSOCIATE-? PRESS.] WASHINGTON, December 20. The Tennessee delegation, except Senator Fowler and Representative Hawkins, are engaged in preparing a protest against the legality of the Tennessee election, praying Congress to set it aside. The President has nominated Edwin M. Stanton as Justice of the Supreme Court, vice Grier, re? signed. Mr. Stanton has accepted the nomina? tion, which ls distasteful to many Republican senators. Thc Spanish correspondence with this govern? ment is very voluminous, but contains no new facts. I The Sapreme Court decides, Judges Chase, Fieli and Hiller dissenting, that where a State Legis? lature grants a franchise to a corporation and, In consideration of the corporation establishing the enterprise contemplated, exempts the property of the corporation from taxation, a contract is created between the corporation and the State which no subsequent State Legislature or change of constitution om impair. It ls stated that General Canby bas written a letter adverse to the admission of Virginia with? out stringent restrictions. CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS. SENATE.-A bill was reported exempting can? ned fish from duties. Trumbull, from the Judiciary Committee, re? ported a Joint resolution declaring that Virginia ls entitled to represen ta'lon In Congress. A bul has been introduced for the adjustment of the French spoliation claims. In Executive session Hr. Stanton was con? firmed as Judge of the Supreme Court, by a vote of M to ll. HOUSE. - Thc bill for the readmission of Georgia was taken up. The vote will be taken at three o'clock to-morrow. Several amendments were proposed, all of which Butler, who championed the bill, opposed on the ground that while thc bul was not in all respects satisfactory, the amendments wonld only cause delay. Bingham will oppose the bill. The Speaker declcW that the Gold bill was open to amendment, and that the motion to postpone win be entertained. Beck's amendments require the day for the asembling of thc Legislature not to be less than thirty nor more than sixty after the Governor's proclamation ordering an election to fill the va? cancy; and inserting thc word "voluntary" In lieu of "direct physical force" in the oath de? claring the person taking it had not engaged in the rebellion. Botler said that the committee had postponed the Virginia bul because they had not y ct suffi? cient evidence. Farnsworth moved to suspend thc r and pass the resolution that Virginia was ont 'to representation, but the House refused io us pend. Whittemore introduced a bill calling upon the Virginia Legislature to Impose a test oath, and to seat those having the next highest vote where the majority candidates are Ineligible. The Senate executive session of four hours was mainly occupied in the discussion of the Presi? dent's refusal to send thc documents called for by the Judiciary Committee. It is stated on good authority that the Alabama claims negotiations will be reopened In Washing? ton. JU ARISE DISASTER. WILMINGTON, December 20. The schooner S. C. Grove, from Richmond for Mobile, Captain Weaver, put into this port, having lost her mainmast and sprnng aleak. She is loaded with phosphate. AERATES IN NEW TORE. From a New York letter of Wednesday last wc take the following : MOVING TH a STOCK EXCHANGE. Some of the heavy capitalists of Wall street, determined no longer to submit to the enormous office rents ?f Wall street, are combining lu a grand movement to make the vicinity of the Park the future financial focus. The Brat step probably will be the removal of the stock exchange from its present location. The stock and government branches o? the exchange have now very indiff?r? ent accommodations, for which they have to pay to the building association S so.ooo a year, besides about $30,000 for rent of safes In thc basement, paid by Individual firms. A committee has been appointed to take the proposition into considera? tion, and report as soon as practicable, lt ls said that A. T. Stewart, Esq., might be induced to part with his marble dry goods palace In Broadway, between Chambers and Readestreets; or falling in that, the Astor House could be procured. Bittier of these locations would be admirably suited to business with thc new postofflce, and the project on that, as on ether accounts, meets with much favor with the brokers. Of course, if the stock exchange moves away from Wall and Broad street, these will grad? ually move after it, in which case rents down there will probably fall back to something like a reasonable figure. HEAVY FAILCRKS. The suspension of the old and well-known hard? ware firm of Richard Patrick A Co. is announc? ed. The recent heavy decline lu gold aud conse? quent shriukage of values is understood to have led to thc suspension. The suspension of W. B. Wlltbank, Esq., was also announced at the stock exchange this afternoon. But the most notable ol the recent failures ls that of L. Edgerton A Co., probably the largest importers of foreign carpets in this country, always excepting Mr. A. T. Stew? art. This firm suspended on Monday. Besides these failures the following are announced: Isaac Prager, dry goods; liabilities large. George Wight, proprietor ol the Park Hotel. James Beck, skirts. Bosworth, White A Belcher; millinery. Caules A Case, cotton and yarn. Lcgralu, drv goods. Roenheltn, millinery goods. Baker ? Montague, feed, and George M. Jacobs, wooden Ware. * A PETROLEUM CONVENTION. Tho petroleum dealers were In convention this morning at thc Merchants' Newsrooms. The points under diacusslou were the settlement of the question as to the gravity of crude oil, thc selling or crude oil by weight instead ol'measure, and the regulation of thc salea of adulterated oil. Thc following resolution, offered by Mr. Ilerz, was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the standard gravltv of crude petroleum in the natural state shall bc 46 degrees, and on and after January l, mo, all contracts shall be made at and between 41 and 48 degrees gravity. That any such oil bearing a gravity above forty-eight ls not merchantable, anil will not be rece! vd by the purchaser, except lu case v4 specified agreements, as to the reduction beyond that which ls provided fur an til up to 4a degrees. If the seller wishes to deliver crude oil of a gravity lighter than 40 degrees, and not ever 48 degrees, hu shall make a deduction of per cent, on the price paid per barrel or gallon for each degree or part of a degree above 46 degrees; and in thc same man? ner, ir thc seller shall deliver pure oil not adulte? rated below 4? degrees, and not below 44 degrees gravity, then thc bayer shall allow the seller the same amount (3 Jj per cent.) upon each and every degree. Another resolution adopted appoints a commit? tee of three to have accurate instruments made for testing the specific gravity or crude oi^ and that these be considered and accepted us Stand? ard instruments. CHRISTMAS. WHAT TO BUY AND WHERE TO GET IT. HINTS TO GIFT-SEEKERS. The Christmas holidays are now close at hand and most of thc stores hare opened their supplies of goods ot all kinds for the gift season, and the display is so far unusually rich and at? tractive ; while others are receiving and unpack? ing large and varied stocks of beautiful articles, in anticipation of. the rush of customers. Those who wish to make their purchases before the stores are thronged and their stocks have been picked over, will fiad ia Tn* NEWS, from day to day, advertisements of the leading establishments where holiday goods are sold. Directions to Bayers. Nothing is more bewildering than a ronnd of visits to the shops where toys for the children, and gems for the matron and the belles, and books for the literary, and dress for the well-to-do, and furniture for the dwelling, are arranged in great heaps ont of which lt ls difficult for any one but an expert to make wise choice. An hour occupied at home in the study of a catalogue which briefly chronicles the novelties of the day, and which classifies the whole in order, will produce a saving of time and trouble. The formula ls simple: First. Discover the exact capacity of the purse. Secend. Complete the list of persons to be re? membered. Third. Aocept the prepared catalogue of THE NEWS as au aid in selection. Fourth. When you go out to buy, take with you thc exact amount you determine to expend ; else, temptation will assail you in forms so winning that resistance will be in vain. Gift Books. Charleston has always been a book-loving city, and now that money ls accumulating, the old taste Ands its usual expression. No city in thc South has, at this time, a finer selection or choice works of literary art. JOnN RU8SBLL. This veteran bookseller bas a splendid collection of holiday books. Among them are Viardot'a Wonders of Italian Art, Michelet's Bird, Moore's Lalla Rookh, Pictures of Society, The World at Horae.all which are beautifully Illustrated.Mr.Kus aell has also a work just published-"Studies from the Choice Poems of Thomas Hood," illustrated, by Gustave Dore; also the "Idylls of the King," Ulnstrated by Dore. These are true gems of art. Mr. Russell has every kind of children's books funny and otherwise, as well os sober literature for those who demand solid rather than light reading. DOIS'CST ? MARTIN nave a fine assortment of valuable photographs at their depot in King street, opposite Anu. There may be found striking pictures of local, national and Confederate celebrities. THE HASEL STREET BAZAAR Is the place for literature, both cheap and good. All thc new novels are sold at less than the pub? lished prices, and book-buyers who have tried thc Bazaar say that lt is the cheapest and handiest store in Charleston for any dainty specimen of the printer's art, as well as photographic albums and Northern and Southern periodicals. TBS REPOSJTOEY. In thobend of King street ls Fogartle's Book Repository, where may be fonnd an exquisite col? lection of German and English chromos, now so fashionable. The prices arc very low. The book department comprises the best editions of oil thc standard works, at moderate prices. The buyer may snit both taste and purse, and can range over the whclc realm of literature, from Disraeli to a pocket Bible. There ls a large steck of pray? er-books, and also of books for the young. Do not forget Fogartle or pass him lightly by. Jewelry ?nd Watches. This year the display of jewelry ls unusually fine, and every one may gratify his taste, while at the same time he governs bis expenditures by his means or inclination. w. G. WHIl.DEN A co. This mammoth establishment contains a bewil? dering display of articles of usc and ornament. All kinds of vases and toilet sets are mingled with chaste and beautiful silverware, and from these the eye turns to sparkling glass, gleaming jewels and plated ware, statuettes and a thousand other things which we cannot name. A day might be profitably passed at Whilden's, bat all your spare chang.- can be disposed or in ten minutes. JAMES ALLAN'S. Mr. Allan has jnst laid in an entirely new stock of jewelry, of the latest anti most elegant de? signs. Brooches and ear-rings, diamond and wedding rings, napkin rings and butter knives, sleeve and collar buttons, pins, opera glasses, may be found at No. 307 King street lu bewilder? ing profusion. No one who docs not look in at Allan's can appreciate the progress of the age in combining perfection of taste and workmanship with lowness of price. W. CARRINGTON A CO. This is one of the most attractive stores in King street, and Carrington A Co. make it more so by-announcing that they have redoccd their prices In accordance with thc decline In gold. They have a myriad varieties of sets of jewelry, pins, watches, lings, buttons, pitchers and silver and plated ware, and all kinds of fancy Articles. This Arm is thc agent for the famous Waltham watches, In solid silver cases, at $20 each.* No one should omit to drop In at Carrington's. Liquors and Groceries. In this department the stocks are exceedingly large, at both wholesale and retail, and mirth lovers who desire to QU the flowing bowl can do so with any description of stimulator, from old Madeira to corn whiskey, or apple brandy to aqua d'oro. W. 8. CORWIN A CO. This well known firm have In their store, No. 275 King street, a collection of groceries and liquors which will cheer the heart of the house? wife and make her wish that her purse were as long as thc appetites of her olive-branches. Champagnes of thc choicest varieties, (Urbana at $1 50,) brandies, whiskies, canned soups and meats, hams, tongues, tabacco, cigars, aud more miscellaneous good things than could bc cata? logued in a mouth of Sundays. CLACIUS A WITTE. The fine largo store, on the east side of East Bay, next to the Customhouse, contains an un? rivalled assortment of groceries, among which arc thc famcus Hunnls A Oo.'s Philadelphia ales, for which Clad us A Witte are thc sole agents In this State. Whiskies of the llncst brands are al? ways on hand, and liberal contracts will be made for new liquors In bonds. They who go once to call on Clacius A Wate go twice, thrice and al? ways. PAOL, WELCH ? BRANDES. This ls the very paradise of fruit lovers, who, at No. 215 East Bay, will And prime apples, ?ranges, COCO aunts, grapes, figs, dates and nuts of all kinds, as well as the most delicious candies, prunes, currants and citron. Bananas and pines are also displayed in unwonted variety. Tho prices arc all low. Try them ! CO-OPERATIVE STORE. The Pioneer Co-operative Society holds up Its head with the best of Its proprietary neighbors, and sells jellies, preserves, raisins, figs, almonds, cordials, candles, bon-ton candies, with all grades of whiskey, brandy, wine and gin. At this store the bills cf the city, and of thc Union, People's, and Charleston Banks arc taken at par. Mark this I BYRNE A FOGARTY. This Orin has been appointed agent for Wal? lace's old rye, wheat and Bourbon whiskies, and make a liberal dlsceunt on large orders. Parties about purchasing will do well to call at the cor uer of Church aud Chalmers streets. O. W. WILLIAMS A CO. In thc huge warehouses of this firm thei tremendous stock or groceries, as well aa and lead, powder, crackers, oysters, and sar buckets, tubs and willow ware. Every on be suited at this house, and can be suppliei a barrel or a train load of any article. WILSON'S. Wilson's, at the corner of Society and A streets, ls one of the most complete grocery t in the city, and is dally receiving large 1 delicacies for the holidays, to enumerate \ would require too much of our space. Messrs. 1). Paul A Co. present an appetizln or good things la to day's issue. Tea and < for the temperate, champagne for the mode and sauces, seasonings and spices that, i properly applied, would tempt an anchorite give the most abstemious mortal a fondnef the good things of this ure. Mr. J. E. Semcke, of the up-town grocery, a j corner of King and Hudson streets, has ! Christmas supplies, and can sell them at the est rates. His stock is well selected, and is 8tantly receiving fresh additions. RUBIN WEIN. There ls naught can cheer the hearts that | like a deep, deep draught of the good Rhcln ? from A. Tiefenthal, No. 107 Market street. Clothing. Commence the new year with a new sui will be essential for your New Year's calls tc gin with. George Little A Co's., No. 213 1 street, Is a good place to suit yourself, am carly call should be made to avoid the rush. 5 are selling off at cost. Hut, if you want a suit made to order, thei no place where a more stylish outfit can be at short notice, than at Menke A Muller's, Wo. King street. Furnishing Good*. Thc "One Price" store of Thos. H. Black! No. 219 King street, one door below Market, already gained a great reputation for the e; lenee, variety and cheapness of its stock of | tlemen's furnishing goods. In the department tics, scarf, gloves, hosiery and underwear g rally, this establishment ls bard to beat. Boots ?nd Shoe?. A gentlemaa may at'.ll puss muster as enc his coat ls shabby and his inexpressibles w thin, but we defy him to preserve thc respec himself and his fellow men in soiled linei shocking bad hat or dilapidated boots. A sha boot is the worst, and with gaping toe or I run down, has a disreputable look, which wo neutralize a costume of purple and fine Un Therefore, If your foot gear is getting too den: sllzed for holiday wear, repair at once to Steibe the fashionable bootmaker of No. 41 Broad str who will supply you with the very best In his ll Or, ir you cannot go as far down town as Br< street, atop at Lyons A Murray's, No. 78 Mar street, and select from their fine stock, wh they are selling off at astonishingly low rates. Hats and Capt. To cap the climax of elegant dress, a hat needed of thc nobby kind for which the bazaai H. H. Williams, No. 343 King-street, ls ramo And if a cheap yet handsome affair ls wanted this cold weather. Williams* Is Just the place. Sewing Machines. It is not everybody who eau present a la with over a million dollars' worth of dlamon as thc Viceroy of Egypt did to the Empresa France thc other day. but most married ladies this country would be very well content wi one of Willcox A Gibbs' sewing machines foi Christmas girt. They can he had of I). B. Has ton, No. 307 King street. Oas Fixtures Are always In demand, and those seeking an tabllshment where a general assortment or kinds are to be found cannot exclaim "Eurck until they have made a call at Gulllemla's esta llshment in Church street, near Market. T illuminating arrangements of the Academy Music are a monument to his tact and skill. Fancy Goods. For the newest wrinkles In all kinds of fan< goods, go to Eugene Ward A Co.'s, No. 219 Kit street, two doors bclsw the Academy of Musi Their stock of opera glasses, French Jcwclr dressing cases, glove and handkerchief box? work boxes and baskets, dolls, toys, Ac, wou do credit to a Broadway bazaar. Everything this establishment is of the latest style, and tl prices, considering the class of the goods, are tl lowest in the city. Elegant souvenirs os holiday presents may l obtained at M. A A. Ashton's, No. 240 King stree whose skill in ornamental hair work has nev been equalled in this city. A SONO OF A tnIRT. And thLs ls thc way lt was done. Thc adorab Charles had tried for weeks to gain thc favor i the most estimable Laura, but in vam. She trea ed his suit with evident coldness. It was not an real action of which he had to complain, but ther was an indifference which was even more din cult to combat. Discouraged and almost dcspali lng, he strolled down Meeting street, his air ind eating a man at war with the world. Still careles of his fate and yearning for sympathy, he foun his way into Scott's, where, with reckless prod gallty, he Invested a week's wages In a scar "nobby" enough for a prince, and such shirts a would attract attention at once by their neat il and immaculate whiteness. In ouc week fror, that day Laura had relented. The star shirts ba< worked a charm, and presto ! If you wish succ?s patronise Scott. II.LINO'S OLD STAND Is ably conducted by Messrs. Goutvenier Broth crs, who have kept up thc reputation of tin house and now offer to thc public u completi stock or toys, fancy goods and notions. Thc* have all been marked down to the lowest rates and thc crowds that throng the store are a proo that the public are posted, and know where bar gains for Christmas are to be round. Cigars and Tobacco. It is .an easy matter to And genuine Havan: cigars and chewing and smoking tobacco or th? finest grades, provided the smoker reads Tm CHARLESTON NEWS and Is guided by its advice. MADSEN'S, At the sign of thc "Indian Cider," corner or King and Society streets, Ls the Charleston cigar man ufactory and wholesale and retail tobacco house. All the cigai-3 are made under the supervision ol Mr. Madsen, and sell at from $20 to $80 a thousand. At thc same place may be seen all kinds of chew? ing and smoking tobacco, and an assortment ol pipes. MORILLO. At No. 3?2 King street Mr. B. L. Morillo offers cigars at twenty to thirty cents a hundred cheaper than any other house. Pipes atc offered at cost prices, and all kinds of tobacco at thc lowest rates. Carpets? No better Christmas present can there be'.han a Hue, warm carpet, and G.nitevcntcr Bros., sue ccssors to A. Illing, advertise felt carpeting, one aud a hair yards wide, at low prices. Pictures. For a holiday present, a fine picture ls very ap? propriate-so says Charles Hickey, lie has at Ids establishment, No. 34j King street, some very beautiful chromos, any ouc of which will make a very acceptable Christmas present. His paint? ings and engravings, too, are very fine, and he has a good stock of rrames, cords and tassels, nails, rings, Ac, aud better than all, a; prices to suit thc times. Millinery. A new bonnet will always prove an acceptable present to a lady, and will prove doubly agree? able K purchased at the emporium orMrs. Zernow, Importer or French millinery goods, No. 30l"iung street. At this establishment, imported especial? ly for the holiday season, ear. be found a large stock of rich and baudsoruu goods, comprising aU thc newest and moat recherche styles in bon? nets, hats, coiffures, real laces, Ac, together With an elegant assortment or dress trimmings which are kept constantly on hand. To a stran? ger who has need of the services of u dress I maker, wc can say without hesitation, consult Mrs. Z. To a resident of the city lt is hardly neoessary to impose thi3 injunction. Mrs. Booth, No. 429 King street, lias also a large and very complete stock of fresh goods In thc millinery linc, and thc taste and promptitude with which she executes orders, combined with her very reasonable charges for work and mate slals, have rendered her establishment a favorite one with the ladies. Dry Good?. Furchgott A Brother, corner of King and Cal? houn streets, is a noted house for dry goods, and now that thc sharp winter ls upon us, what can be better as a present than a pair of white blan? kets, at $3 "5, or a German coverlet, at $4, or an Arab shawl, at $4? If you do not like these, go and look at the assortment of shirtings, loin? cloths, alpacas and dress goods, at thc samo store. Try and buy. Perfumeries. The Charleston apothecaries and druggists arc noted for the purity and good taste of their toil? et articles and perfumeries. FRAURANT PERFUMES. At Almar's, No. 489 King street, corner of Van derhorst, there Is a superb assortment of toilet articles and French and American extracts, and every one knows how much beauty and grace arc heightened by a soupcon of perfume. Besides these, there arc pomades, oils, toilet waters, pun* [ boxes, brushes and combs, and Almar's pre? mium cologne water. You will have no Christ? mas unless you pay a visit to Aimar's. TOILET ARTICLES AND EXTRACTS. At Tanknln's, In Meeting street, may be found extracts which remind the traveller of Araby thc Blest, and give to fair woman an indescribable charm. It is a great secret, but we do not fear to tell the ladies in confidence that all the "foreign" perfumes in Tanknln's establishment are import? ed directly by him from Europe, and may be re? lied on as genuine. And If thc sweets of Christ? mas-tide prove too much for you, take "Pank nin's Hepatic Bitters." Hardware. Thc firm of Hart A Co., of Haync street and Market street, do an immense business. They sell all kinds of iron, steel, tools, building materials and table ami pocket cutlery at prices to suit the times, and they advertise In THE CHARLESTON NEWS. This is a pushing, go-ahead tlrm, and we recommend them to the public. Confectionery. Thc sweetest Christmas presents for llttlo folks and big, are those which come in gilt papers or elaborately ornamented cases, to wit-candles. ALL SORTS OF CANDY May be found at Clanssen's Branch Steam Bak? ery, No. 290 King street. There may be had plain candy of every Imaginable flavor, French confec? tioneries of all sorts and sizes, and "something new" In the way of Alaska candy, which we will not attempt to describe. Christmas trees are supplied gratis. CANDY BY STEAK. Fresh and pare candy ls made by steam at A. D. Fleming's, 341 King street, and corner of King and Ann streets. At the same places may bc found French confectioneries imported direct, and a One assortment of cakes and pies. NO BETTER TLACII Than BuchheitA Sons on East Bay, opposite Boyce's wharf, can be found to purchase those Christmas supplies that please the Inner man Their pies are exquisite, and have the true Christ" nia3 flavor that would commend them to all who design making that occasion one to be remem? bered. French China. Nothing adds more to the appearance of a table and thc relish of a meal than the style and quality cf the china nsed. A Christmas dinner cannot appear to better advantage than when served In French china, and Mr. R. ll. McDowell has, at the corner of King and Liberty streets, some sets that arc admirably adapted for Christ? mas cheer. Opera Glasses. Von Santen's Bazaar has an endless variety of everything that tempts the pocket, but few please the eye more than the magnificent selection of opera glasses that he has procured, especially for Christmas presents. The popnlarity of thc new Academy of Music, and the interest now mani? fested In dramatic amusements, should induce an Immediate purchase of an opera glass. Few Christmas presents could be more acceptable. In fact, at the present time no family should be with? out one. They are necessary to every theatre habitue, and those on exhibition at Von Santen's are not only of a superior quality and finish, but will enable the owner to see the characters In thc play from every part of the house. Thc week should not pass* without a raid on opera glosses, and a brilliant display of double barrel optics at the Academy of Music at night. . Gloves and Silks. Slr Charles Coldstream peeped Into the crater of Vesuvius and saw -nothing lu it," but if he had looked In at the establishment of McLoy A Rice, No. 270 King street, corner of Hasel, he would have dropped lils favorite ejaculation and apathy together. Among thc elegant holiday pre" scuts at this famouscmporlum.arc astounding bar? gains In kid gloves at $1 a pair; also Alexandre's gloves, In black and colored. An invoice of col? ored silks arrive to-day, and will be sold at half thc cost of importation. Special Notices. pS~ CONSIGNEES PER STEAMSHIP CHAMPION are notified that she ls discharg? ing cargo at Adger's South Wharf. Goods not called for at sunset, will remain on the wharf at owners'risk. JAMES ADGER A CO., dec2l l . Agents. pur* N O T I C E.- THREE MONTHS after date application will be made to thc Bank of Charleston for RENEWAL of the following Cer? tificates for 23 HALF SHARES of thc Capital Stock of said Bank, numbered No. 4305: 20 half Shares, No. 4544 ; 2 half Shares, No. 4651; l half Share, standing In the name or NATHANIEL FULLER. Also, for 4 half Shares, numbered No. 4647; 1 half Share, No. 4703; 1 half Share, No. 4S34; 1 half Share, No. 4923; 1 half Share, standing In thc name of N. II. FULLER-original scrip for thc same being lost or mislaid. dec21 lamo3 ^9-NOTICE IS HERELY GIVEN THAT application will bc made for renewal of CERTIF? ICATE No. 2530, for four Shares lu thc People's Bank, the original being l?st. dec31 lam JJ jC?-NOTICIS TO CONSIGNEES.-THE Steamship MAGNOLIA ls Tins DAY discharging cargo at Vanderhorst'S Wharf. Goods not re? moved by sunset will remain on wharf at owners' risk. RAVENEL A CO., dcc20 3 Agents. pgr BULHAU'S GOLDEN COD LIVER OIL.-With Hype-phosphite of Lime, a great Im? provement; mace with the best oil known, lt unites efileaey with pleasant flavor and easy di? gestibility. Sold by all respectable druggists. J. MILUAU'S SONS, No. 1S3 Broadway, decio ftulmo New York. ps- ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-I hereby give notice tc thc Kindred and Creditors of JOHN Ii IC LL, late erCollclon County, deceased, that I will apply to the Judge of Probate for fol? let?n County, ou thc loth day or January, 18*0, for a tina! discharge as Administrator or said Es? tate. WM. S. MINUS. decio fiulm!?-* _ ptr NOTICE.-ALL PERSONS HAV? ING claims against thc Estate or Dr. J. L. NOW? ELL, late of St. James Saut?e, will present them to the undersigned properly attested, within the time prescribed by law. All Indebted to said L?? tate Will please wake payment at once. dcc7 imo E. W. NOWELL, 1 Excc|ltorg L. C. NOWELL, j EsccnroT' itlorrico. CHAMBERLAIN-INGERSOLD. - In Washing? ton, D. C., at the residence of thc bride's mother, by the Rer. Leander Chamberlain, of Chicago, Hon. I). H. CHAMBERLAIN, of South Carolina, to Miss ALICB C. INGERSOLL, eldest daughter of the late Hon. G. W. Ingersoll, of Maine._ CANNADY-CROUCH.-On Wednesday,' Decem? ber 15, by the Rev. Dr. Bachman, at the residence of the bride's father, WM. G. C'ANNADY and EMMA F., youngest daughter of C. W. Crouch, Esq. No cards. * iFnncrol Notices. ps- THE RELATIVES AND FRIENDS of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Happoldt, and their respec? tive ramilles, and thc teachers and scholars of thc Wentworth street Lutheran Sunday School, are respectfully Invited to attend the Funeral Servi? ces of their eldest daughter, ALEXENE MARY, at thc Wentworth Street Lutheran Church, Tnis DAY, at 2 o'clock._ dec21 * (DbitnarTj. LESESNE.-Died in Mobile, on N^venibeTaTth] Mr. THOMAS LESESNE. a native or Charleston. S. C., hut a resident of Mobile for more than thirty years. It Is hard to express In a few words a Just con? ception of the character of one who, to the vigor, force and nobility or thc man, added the tender? ness and truth of a woman. A strict and un? swerving adherence to principle marked his whole life; his word was his bond; In his business rela? tions, he won and retained the confidence of all who had dealings willi him. The religion which guided and directed his footsteps was marked hy a beautiful charity and forbearance, and when his last hours drew nigh he awaited the dread sum? mons with a rull contldcnce in thc merits or hts Redeemer. Charleston has had many noble men who did honor to her name, but among her children she never numbered a more worthy representative or her virtue, truth and honor than him who made South Carolina honorable and loved In thc Guir Cltv or tho South. Special iVouces. ps- IF YOU W^NTSTR?^??N^ LA and all kinds of WRAPPING PAPERS, go to EDWARD PERRY, No. 155 Meeting street, oppo? site Charleston HotcL Charleston, S. C. decl4 6mos .^SHIPPERS PER STEAMERS DIC? TATOR, CITY POINT and PILOT BOY are hereby noticed that no freight will be received after sun? set on thc days of their sailing. deca_J. D. AIKEN k CO., Agenta. ps- READY TO-DAY.-THE "CHRIST? MAS OFFERING," by Ra?. W. WATKIN HICKS, can bc had at all the Bookstores TO-DAY. Orders from the country to any Bookseller in Charleston will be promptly responded to. Price to Sunday Schools, $3 50 per hundred copies._dee!7 ^'NOTICE.-ALL MANUFACTURERS of Cigars and other vendors are cautioned against using thc trade mark or this Factory, namely, LA VALENTINA. No Cigars ol this brand and mark arc genuine unless procured from the undersign? ed, Agent or tho Factory at Charleston. ALFRED A. BARBOT, deon 5_No. 118 East Bay street. ps- OFFICE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY, CHARLESTON, DECEMBER 15, 1869. The Onice of this Company has b?en REMOVED from No. 147 Meeting street to No. 84 Hasel street, Immediately in rear of thc Pavilion Hotel. T. D. GILLESPIE, dcclO 15_Agent. ps- NOTICE.-THE UNDERSIGNED ivaving retired from business In Charleston, takes this opportunity of thanking his many friends and customers for their liberal patronage so kind? ly bestowed on him. In retiring I also take pleasure tn recommend? ing Messrs. GOUTEVENIER BROS. as my succes? sors, feeling satisfied that they will strictly adhere to my motto of quick sales and small profits. declO 4_A. ILLINO. ?3TGLASS GLOBES. -SOME MONTHS ago ten or twelve Cut Glass Gos Globes were left with P. L. GUILLEMIN, Gas Fitter, Church street, to bo sold. The owner will please claim the Globes at once, or they will be sold to defray expenses. dccll ps- THE CHECK No. 691 OF JOHN MARSHALL, Jr., for three hundred and seventy five ($375) dollars, drawn on the People's Bank, payable to JOSE SILVEY k CO., or bearer, has beeu stopped, and all persons are cautioned against trading far thc same. decie tlistu3*_JOSE SILVEY. ps- GO TO GEORGE LITTLE & CO for WATER-PROOF TWEED OVER SACKS, for $5._lec.18 stuth ps- TO THE FRIENDS OF OLD ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, ST. STEPHEN'S PARISH, AND BRETHREN OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Willi the consent of the Bishop of the Diocese, I purpose, through God's assistance, to reuten this venerable Colonial Church. It ls now sixty years since it has been closed, and the old con? gregation has long since scattered, but during thc past summer I have repeatedly preached In lt, and, though my services were at night, always to large and attentive congregations, of both white and colored. I feel "assured that there ls herc a wilie Held for successful missionary work. The building, a substantial brick structure, ls in good preservation, but thc interior was much injured during thc war. I need about ($1000) one thous? and dollars to repair lt, enclose thc graveyard, atid flt up a parochial school. The people, though In moderate circumstances and not Episcopali? ans, have subscribed liberally for these purpo?c?? but they cannot do all. I therefore confidently appeal to my brethren of thc Diocese, and especi? ally to those of Charleston, St. John's, St. Ste? phen's and elsewhere.friends,relatives and descen? dants or thc dead burled around this sacred building. I seek to rescue from desecration thc graves of the loved and honored, and to rehallow thc spot where they sleep with thc word and wor? ship of God. Help rac with your gifts and your prayers. In your Christmas and New Year's offerings, remember this work for Jesus' sake I Contributions may bc sent to me, addressed 'Monck's Corner," or to Messrs. THURSTON A HOLMES, Charleston, S. C. . P. F. STEVENS. dec21 tuth4 jJ5=0-EXTR ACT FROM A LETTER FROM SANTA CROIX.- * * * * * We had wan? dered fer many hours through tangled forests of Tropical shrubs and trees, some of them emit? ting a most, delicious and invigorating odor, when we suddenly came upon a large and well cultivated plantation, In thc centre of which were several buildings. Entering these wc round them to bc the "press houses," stills, Ac, where thc sugar cane ls crushed for thc manufac? ture of St. Croix Rum. Over one hundred coolies were at work, and the smell rroin thc fermentiug vats was very exhilarating and pleasaut. We were shown through thc entire establishment, and learned that all the Rum here produced was shipped ta Messrs. I'. II. DRAKE A CO., New York, to bc made into their celebrated PLANTA? TION HITTERS. Thc peculiar good effects of this Rum-which is the purest and best in the world -are well known. Not a single case of Dyspepsia, Fever and Ague, Consumption, or any such dis? ease can be found on this Island, (except of in? valids come here for their health, and they are almost always cured.) Combined with Calisaya Bark, Cascarilla and other important ingredients, this Rum becomes PLANTATION BITTERS, and sui ely no finer Tonic and general Family Remedy waa ever seen. The combination of these Bitters was first discovered here many years ago, and all thc natives swear by PLANTATION BITTERS, and sav "ilicr- ls nothing like lt." Judging by the robust health or Hie witnesses, 1 am certain their testimony Is true. ***** R. s, T. MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superior to the best Im? ported dei ni in Cologne, and sold at hair the price. dec2I tuths3 special i\onces. PS* TO PRINTERS.-IF YOU WANT NEWS, BOOK, CAP, DEMI and MEDIUM PAPERS, Bill Beads, Statements, Cards, Card Board, Print? ing Material, Binding, Ruling and Cutting, go to EDWARD PERRY, No. 155 Meeting street, oppo site Charleston Hotel, Charleston, S. C. decl4 Brnos P9* IF YOU WANT LAW BOOKS, LAW BLANKS and Legal Printing, go to EDWARD PERRY, No. 155 Meeting street, opposite Charles? ton Hotel. Charleston, S. C._decl4 6moa ps* WORDS OF CHEER-ON THE Errors of Youth and the Follies of Age, in rela? tion to Marriage and Social Evils, with a helping hand for the erring and unfortunate. Sent lo i scaled letter envelopes, free of charge. Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION, Box P., Philadelphia Pa._sept25 3mos pS*TO REMOVE MOTH PATCHES, FRECKLES and TAN from the face, use PERRY'S Moth and Freckle Lotion. Prepared only by Dr B. C. PERRY, No. 49 Bond-street, New York. Sol* by all Druggists. dec? 3mos ^PERRY'S COMEDONE AND PIM? PLE REMEDY positively cures Comedones, (Bal* Beads or Grubs;) also Red, White and Malterated Pimples on the race. Depot No. 49 Bond street,. New York. Sold by Druggists everywhere, deco 3mos _^-N0 CURE, NO PAY.-FORRESTS JUNIPER TAR for Coughs, Croup, Whooping Cough, Asthma, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Spitting .f Blood and Lung Diseases. Immediate relief and positive cure, or price refunded. 35 cents. N. B.-The genuine article has yellow labels, with white, unprinted wrapper. Sold by 0. W. AIMAR, Agent, Cerner Klig and Vanderhoret streets: nov25 tbstu3mo pS* UNDEFINED AILMENTS.-THERE are many ailments, trying in their nature, bot the symptoms of which are not sufficiently speci? fic to enable physicians to classify them under any particular head. As a general rule they arise from a general debility or the whole organization, but their primary cause, In at least three cases out ol five, ls a lack or brisk vital action in the stomach and liver. Stimulate and tone the relax? ed digestive and secretive organs, and bodu> ease, health and vigor will follow the treatments Among all the medicines which have been re? commended as conducive to this end, none haar been administered with such uniform and entire success as HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS. Its ingredients were selected from the vegetable kingdom, originally, with a view to thc invigora? tion of the phisique and the constitution, and also for their anti-bilious and slightly laxative properties. Twenty odd years of experience has proved that these herbal restoratives were wisely chosen and have been Judiciously apportioned in this celebrated preparation. Not only as a sped. Qc for Indigestion and all kindred complaints, bot as a household remedy for all the minor ailments incident to humanity, it has obtained a reputa? tion based on unimpeachable testimony, which) fairly eclipses that of any other proprietary or officinal medicine In use. dec20 6DAC pS*TUE GREAT SOUTHERN REMEDY. JACOB'S CHOLERA, DYSENTERY AND DIAR? RHOEA CORDIAL.-This article, so well known and highly prized throughout the Southern States as a Sovereign Remedy tor the above diseases, ls now offered to the whole country. It is invaluable to every lady, both married and slngle. No family eau afford to be without lt, and non? will to whom its virtues are known. For sale by aU Druggists and general dealers. DOWIE A MOISE, oem 3mosDAC General Agents. ~JBT? CARD.-A CLERGYMAN,, while residing in South America as a Missionary. discovered a safe and simple remedy for the cum - of Nervous Weakness, Early Decay, Disease of ' the Urinary and Seminal Organs and the whole train or disorders brought on by baneful andi' vicious habits. Oreat numbers have been cn vdv by this noble remedy. Prompted by a desire tu benefit the afflicted and unfortunate, I will seo'' the recipe for preparing and using this medlcin o , in a sealed envelope, to any one who needs it tree of charge. Address JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D, Bible House, oct4 3mos*_New York City. pS* MANHOOD.-A MEDICAL ESSA*: on the Cause and Cure of Decline pu Premature Man, the treatment of Nervous and Physical De? bility, AC "There ls ne member or society by whom tal? book wul not be round useful, whether such per? son holds thc relation of Parent Preceptor os Clergyman."-Medical Times and Gazette. Sent by mall on receipt of fifi y cents. Address the Author, Dr. E. DBF. CURTIS, Washington, D. C._septl lyr ps* ERRORS OF YOUTH.-A GENTLE? MAN whe suffered for years from Nervous De? bility, Premature Decay, and all th? effects of youthful Indiscretion, will, fer the sake of suffer lng humanity, send free to all who need lt, the re? ceipt and directions tor making the simple rem? edy by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by the advertiser's experience, can do se? by addressing, with perfect confidence, JOHN B_ OGDEN, No. 42 Cedar street, New York. nov9 3mos pS- TO CONSUMPTIVES.-THE AD. VERTI SER, having been restored to health in av few weeks, by a very simple remedy, after having suffered several years with a severe lung affec? tion, and that dreadful disease, consumption, le anxious to make known to his fellow-sufferers the means of cure. To all who desire lt, he will send a copy of the' prescription used (free of charge,) with the direc? tions for preparing and using the same, which they wiU find a SUBS COBB FOR CONSUMPTIOH, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, AC. The object of the ad? vertiser in sending the Prescription is to benefit' the afflicted, and spread Information which he conceives to be Invaluable; and he hopes every sufferer will try his remedy, as lt wul cost then? nothing, and may prove a blessing. Parties wishing the prescription, will please ad? dress REV. EDWARD A. WILSON, Williamsburg,, Kings County, New York._nov9 3mos pS* BATCHELORS HAIR DYE.-THIS splendid Hair Dye "he best In the world; the only true and perfe., Dye; harmless, reliable, in? stantaneous; no disappointment; no ridiculous, tints; remedies the 111 effects of bad dyes; In? vigorates and leaves the hair soft and beautiful, . black or brown. Sold by all Druggists and Per fumers; and properly applied at Batchelors Wig Factory, No. 10 Bond street, New York, novas fmwlyr_ w R N I N A SPLENDID PUMP FOR SALE. Having purchased the exclusive right for tua * States Ol North and South Carolina for the manu? facture and sale of A. BALDING'S PATENT G LASS SUBMERGED DOUBLE-ACTING FORCE PUMP, I hereby forewnrn, under the penalty of the law, . any person from infringing upon my rights In the same. Intending to manufacture and sell the same. I would be pleased to confer with partie? wanting them. The price will range from $20 to> $30, according to thc depth of thc well, for No. 3- - yard wells, throwing SU gallons of water per minute, and No. 2 for railroad stations, throwing 00 gallons, price given on application. This pump has no friction, ami the packing will last for fifteen years in a good well. Directions will ac? company the pump for putting it up, which can 1 be done In 30 minutes. 1 will receive orders at Tarboro. Scotland Nock, ami Farmville, N. C. Al! orders addressed to me at either of the places named will receive prompt attention. nov27 st?m j?r*c J. L. KITCHEN,