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CITY AFFAIRS. Meetings ThU Day. * - St. George's society, at 8 P. M. Home Loan and Building Association, at 7 P. M. Stevedores' Protective Union, at 7.50 P. M. Auction Sales This Day. Wm. McKay will sell at 7 P. M., at his store, shirts, clothing, Ac. J. A W. Knox will sell at their store, eommenc ing at IO A. M., and continuing in the afternoon and evening, holiday gifts, canary birds, Ac. T. M. Cater wUl sell at 10 o'clock, at No. 22 Ven " due Range, fancy china, Ac. J. S. Ryan will sell at ll o'clock, at the Old PoitofBce, valuable real estate. Riecke A Schachte will sell at a quarter to 10 o'clock, at their store, hams, shoulders, Ac. John 0. Milnor A Co. will sell at 10 o'clock, at their store, China ornaments, mirrors, Ac THE CHEAPEST 7ET.-The NEWS Job Office is now printing bul-heads in the best style and on fine paper, at $2 W per thousand. Merchants, think of itf _ REPSRT.-We beg to return our thanks to the State Printer, Mr. J. W. Denny, for a printed copy of the report of the Comptroller-General, wi tn the accompanying documents. PERSONAL.-W. C. Patterson, Esq., of Philadelphia, and Robert Turner, Esq., of Balti? more who are largely interested in South Caro? lina phosphates, are now staying at the Mills House. NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY.-At the anniversary meeting of this society, held on the 22d instant, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: President, James B. Campbell; first vice president, James B. Betts; second vice-president, A. R. Taft; secretary and treasurer, Thaddeus Street. AN EXCURSION TO GEOROETOWN.- All who want to spend Christmas at Georgetown have an opportunity of going up to-night by the fine steamer Emilie, which leaves Commercial wharf at 0 P. M., and wUl return on Monday next. The advertisement of the agents, Messrs. Shackelford A Kelly, contains full particulars. PERIODICAL LITERATURE.-Fogartie's Book Depository, in the bend of King street, has the Christmas numbera of all the favorite magazines. From this establishment we get Llppincott and the Eclectic for January-both capital issues, and the Nursery, a monthly magazine for the young? est readers. This last being profusely and hand? somely illustrated, is Just the thing for a Christ? mas gift, and can be had at a nominal price. Sr. ANDREW'S LODGE, No. 10.-At a commu? nication held on Monday, the SOth Instant, the fel? lowing officers were elected for the ensuing Ma? sonic year: Brothers T. S. King, W. M.; Isaac H. HaU, & W.; J. E. Boinest, J. W.; L. P. Spelssegger, Jr., secretary; W. S. Warner, treasurer; E. Bull, Senior Deacon; W. E. Boinest, Junior Deacon; William Brookbanks, steward; J. J. Beasley, ? tyler. -? A 'S ?sp SANITARIUM FOR AIKEN.-Dr. P. G. Rockwell, a physician of Waterbury, Genn., and former Mayor of that place, has recently visited Aiken, S. C., In company with Mr. B. P. Chatfield, a master builder, to make^ arrangements for building a sanitarium for invalids, under a char? ter granted by the Legislature. The plan under consideration is a large main building, surround? ed by thirty handsome cottages, each divided into sections. The topography or Aiken, where there are not more than two or three houses on a block, renders the proposed plan quite feasable. Dr. Rockwell has attained considerable eminence in Jits profession, and has always been successful in ?bis treatment of pulmonary complaints. THE IMMIGRATION CAUSE.-Mr. W. J. Fer low, the immigration agent, who has la? bored so steadily and earnestly to start the stream of Industrious settlers from the north of Europe towards our State, will leave to-day on his return to Sweden. During his brief stay among as, he has visited Bennettsvllle, Society HUI, Floren oe,Sum ter, Newberry and Orangeburg, and his efforts have been attended with marked success. He goes out bearing orders for several hundred Swedish laborers,and with well-grounded -expectations of being able, at an early day, to greatly enlarge his scale of operations. Mean? time persons in the country desirous of obtain? ing white labor may address Mr. R. IaserteL No. 47 Broad street, who is the resident agent in Charleston of Mr. Ferlow's enterprise, and from whom all needful information may be obtained. THE JfciLscTic.-The January number of this magazine is Ailed with interesting matter, select? ed from the most highly esteemed English period? icals. The editor Bays: With the present number the Eclectic enters upon a new volume and a new year, and while the editor feels that the best pledge he can give for the future, ls a reference to the past, he also feels Justified in expressing his belief that the coming volumes will be more valuable, more in? teresting, and more adequately representative of the best aspects of contemporary European thought than any in the long series of the past. English periodical literature is every year becom? ing more comprehensive and more cosmopolitan in Its character-lt is gradually drawing to its ranks the best intellect of the nation-and with this vast field, and those of France and Germany, thc Eiectlc has the current literatures of three countries from which to make its selections. Our table of contents his month must speak for itself, as we have space only to call attention to tbe leading article on the Early History of Man. This ls a rare paper, which has attracted much attention in England, and discusses very lucidly one of the most Important problems that at the present time are occupying the attention of scien? tific men. CORPO?ATIONS AND STATE TAXATION.-The Baltimore Gazette gives the fellowing report of the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States upon the power of States to tax corpora? tions previously exempted from State taxation. The decision appears to wholly cover the case of thai South Carolina Railroad Company, and to determine that its property cannot be taxed by thc State: In the Supreme Court to-day. Nos. 293 and 294, the Washington University, plaintiff in error, vs. Rouse, and Home of the Friendless vs. same, in error to the Snpreme Court or Missouri. The plaintiffs in error are public institutions of the city of St Louts, and by the acts or Incorpora? tion thejfcegislature exempted them from State j taxation. This was in 1853, out thc Constitntlon ol the State, adopted in 1885, authorizes the Leg? islature to Impose taxes upon such institutions, and the exemption was accordingly repealed, and the collector of tee city, the d?fendu ut In error, proceeded to levy the same tax upon them as upon other property. An Injunction was obtained by thc corporation in the Circuit Court for the county, but the Su perlor Court of the State reversed the Judgment of the Circuit Court, holding that the provisions of their charters as to exemption did not consti? tute a contract between the stat? and the cor? porations which subsequent Legislatures were bound to respect. Tue opinion of this court was now delivered by Mr. Justice Davis, holding sub? stantially that as the Constitution of the State existing at the date of the acts of Incorpora? tion contained ne restrictions upon the Legis? lature in respect of such exemptions, thc acts were valid, and the consideration involved In the -establishing of the institutions created a contract between the State aud the parties undertaking lt, in respect of the franchises granted, which was beyond the reach or the Legislature to repeal, or of the people to repudiate, "by a change in their constitution, ue consideration beyond the public objects for which these corperatlous were created being ne? cessary as the basis sf a contract. This view, it ia said, ls sustained by the settled law. Jadgmeat was reversed and causes remanded. Mr. Justice Miller, on behalf of the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Field and himself, read a dissenting opluion, holding that lt was beyond the power er any Leg? islature to forever exempt from taxation, and that to assert the contrary was to hold that this agent of the people may bargain away and de? stroy the very interests it was elected to protect. If lt be conceded that the Legislature bas the power to exempt from taxation forever one class of property, it follows that it may exempt all property, and thus deprive the State of the steans for the sapport or its government, er lt may throw fae whole burden upon those who are too poor, or too honest, to purchase Immunity. It ls expressed as the belier or the dissenting justices that the mislaid down in the cplmlsa or the coori must, in the end, he receded ..'rom. CHRISTMAS. DIRECTIONS TO RUTERS. A Chance for Dyspeptics. It is an incontrovertible fact that there is no beverage more invigorating than malt liquors, and Mr. James Cosgrove is prepared to furnish, at his establishment on Market street, the best brands, either foreign or domestic. His wagons are constantly plying, and families can receive their supplies promptly. A Perfect Charmer. There is no cantatrice that can equal the sweet no tes of the canary, and those who wish to enjoy the pleasures of a home concert should call at once at No. 195 King street. A Well-spent Day. Such has been the observation of every visitor to Kinsman's. They went to purchase Christmas presents, and found everything that was requis? ite to make a home happy; for Kinsman, like a skilful general, masses bis forces and has a gene? ral assortment of toys, gifts, sweetmeats and confectionery. His prices are moderate, his stock extensive, and the money spent in his es? tablishment is a willing tribute to the merits of one who understands so well the art of catering to the public. Greenbacks cannot be exchanged to more substantial joys at a better advantage than at Kinsman Brothers, on King street, and there are crowds who can sustain this assertion. MeafTS. Kltnck, Wlckenbcrg & Co. Must have used A!?.?i'u's lamp to conjure np the array of choice beverages that are presented to the*Selectlon of the public this morning. The heart of every Bacchanalian will rejoice at the glorious array of o?d masters that is portrayed, while the more sedate lover of good cheer will lose no time in ordering a bounteous supply to crown his Christmas board. That happy event is near at hand, and the prescriptions furnished by Messrs. Klinck, Wickenberg A Co. will enable all who apply to indulge in the good cheer that ls in? separable from the occasion. The Fm it* of thc Earth. Messrs. Kinsman A Howell and Wm. Roach k So. make a specialty in to-day's issue of seed potatoes, of the earliest and best known qualities. Farmers would consult their Interests by calling early. Choice Christmas Groceries. Messrs Laurey A Alexander offer to-day a full line of bacon, hams, sides, shoulders, Ac, besides other choice groceries. Rhine Wine. The praise of this sparkling beverage that cheers bnt not intoxicates has been sounded forages, but those who wish to test the troth of the legend, can find the best specimens of Rhenish vintage at Mr. J. M. Martin's, No. 35 Market street. FOR THE HOLIDAYS.-Cheap chromos, fme photographs, handsome pictnre frames, a large stock of albums-cheaper than the cheapest. At C. C. Righter's, No. 181 King street. TUE CONFEDERATE WIDOWS' HOME.-This deserving institution has been recently made the recipient of some costly and valuable gifts from the friends of the movement in Baltimore and elsewhere. Among the number were a handsome and ingenious skating rink from the Monumental City, besides a variety er articles that would be admirably adapted for Christmas gifts. Those who would like to contribute their mite to the support of the institution, will not neglect this op? portunity to secure a good present. THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC-The bad weather prevented a large attendance of ladies at the Academy or Music last night, bat " Blow for Blow " was played by the excellent company with unflagging spirit. Miss Alexander, as Lady Linden, was graceful in manner and pointed m expression. This* lady improves every day, and gives evidence occasionally of a dramatic vigor too frequently lacking when she first trod thc boards. Mr. O'Neil, usually a tender lover, came out last night as "The Villain," John Drummond, and seemed even more at heme as the stage ras? cal than as the comedy gallant. Lost, but not least, Miss Eldridge acted with her customary dashing effect. To-night we have "The Streets of New York," which ls "fal! of vivid fun and eqnal to a visit to the great city." Among the scenes there isa Wall street ban ki n g- house, a view of Union Square, the Washington statue, a snow storm, the Five Points, and a house on fire. This ls one of best sensational plays of the pe? riod, and should draw a thumping bouse. SUPREME COURT - COLUMBIA, DECEMBER 21.-Present : Chief Justice Moses and Associate Justice Willard. Thomas P. Lide vs. Adams, Frost A Co. Order? ed to be docketed by consent. The following cases were struck otT: James stewart vs. Jane E. Sheerer; John May and Jerome Miller ads. the Sute; John B. Stokes, plaintiff in error, vs. Archibald Melton, defendant tn error. A. F. Branch vs. S. Carothcrs; William Whyte vs. James L. Whyte, et al. Argument to be sub? mitted. Mary Mobley, executrix, vs. N. R. Eaves. Con? tinued. The court adjourned until the 5th or January, 1870, when the Fifth Circuit will be called. UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.-COLUM? BIA, DECEMBER 21 -HON. GEOKOE S. BRYAN, PRE? SIDING.-Boyklns vs. Germania Insurance Com? pany ct al. Arguments resumed and continued on thc special demurrers. Alter argument was closed, thc judge sustained demurrers as to thc old declaration, and overruled as to the addition? al counts. The defendants then plead general issue and special pleas, which were flied. DISTRICT COURT. Ex parte J. M. Rose A Cohn, In re M. Winstock, bankrupt. Petition to allow compensation ror use of store by United States Marshal. J. N. Nathans pro pet. Ordered that the report of thc registrar be confirmed. It ls further ordered, that Daniel Horlbeck, clerk of this court, do pay petitioners $281 25 for rent as claimed in their pe? tition, and costs of these proceedings. United States vs. twenty barrels whiskey, one distillery and appurtenances, Ac, the property of W. H. Stack. Information. On motion of Car? roll, Melton A Melton, attorneys for claimant, it ts ordered that the marshal of this district, or his deputy, do show cause on Thursday, December 23, why he has not delivered to W. H. Stack, claimant, the property seized In the above stated matter. CIRCUIT COURT. Harriet L. Sowers vs. Joseph J. McCowan, et al. Bill for account and relief. On hearing the bill and answers tn this cause, on motion of Simon ton and Barker, solicitors for the complainant, and with the consent of thc solicitor for all thc defendants, lt ls ordered that after three weeks' advertisement in the newspapers, the marshal sell at public auction the property as mentioned In the pleading-?, Ac. Further ordered, that lt be re? ferred to M. L. wilkins, commissioner of court, to take testimony, Ac. THE CBRISTMAS PLATS.-The comedy com? pany at the Academy of Music have hit a happy vein, and the public, who arc gradually awaken? ing to thc feeling that a good drama or come? dy ls worth half-a-dozen burlesques, have not stinted either private or public praise. '-Rose? dale'' lcd off with its new scenery and striking effects. In this play, the acting of Mr. Parker, as the glpsey, is perfect. On Tuesday, "Caste" was brought out, and displayed the capacity of the company to great advantage. Miss Eldridge was bright, sparkling and painstaking, and Misa Alex der played with a tenderness and graceful calm, broken by bursts of emotion, which charmed the audience and compelled their applause. Mr. O'NeU and Mr. Wood oontirmed the favorable impressions they had made on the previous night, although it might be hinted that English ofnoers in mufti do not usually wear brilliant stars with? out the garters to match. Lost night " Blow for Blow" and "Paddy M .es' Boy" formed an en? ticing programme. To-night we have Bouclcault'a great drama, "The Streets of New York," with startling and striking scenes representing real ure In Gotham. A snow-storm, something of a novelty In Charles? ton, will come off in the course of the cveniug, and the chilled spectators will be thawed into thunderous clapping by "a mammoth conflagra? tion," which not even oar firemen can get under. The erect aud soldierly person known In this city as "The Major" will make hts first appearanceon the stage in "Ths Streets of Kew York." Manager Ford ls more than fulfilling all his pledges, and gives us this week, aa wc have hint? ed, choice representations by os good a comedy company as can be found in thc Southern States. CRUMBS.-Ia the sale of securities made by Mr. S. C. Black yesterday, South Carolina Rail? road and bank stock was erroneously quoted at 5S>i to 58'^. It should have been 38,'i to 3S&. The weather was extremely disagreeable yes? terday, and the King 6trcet stores were compara? tively deserted. The present market value of Northern drum? mers in Charleston is estimated at: Ordinary $1 80 per day; prime $6 per day. These are the ruling prices charged by the authorities, one-half of which goes to the detectives and the balance to the city government. The Charleston Turnverein and the Teutonic Sacngerbund will give musical and theatrical en? tertainments next week. A colored man named Miller was taken sick in the market on Wednesday and expired in a few minutes. An Inquest will be held. The pupils of Mr. C. E. Bergraann's school wiil celebrate their Christmas at Lindsted's Hall, this evening, at 7 o'clock. A splendid Christmastree will be Ut np, and prizes and presents given to the scholars. Recitations will also be delivered by the Juveniles. Harry Rutledge, colored, who sequestered a cart In defanlt of the payment of wages due, was tried before Magistrates Schroder and Morrison, and released on a writ of habeas corpus. A new Russian comedy opens with the first scene in a graveyard. Somewhat ghastly mirth. Contracts have been entered into for a line of telegraph along the line of the Greenville Railroad and its branches; and, it is said, another will aoon be extended along the line of the Spantanburg and Union Railroad. George Franklin, white, and John Cannon, ?ol ored, charged with being implicated in the mur? der of Mr. Dunwoody, at Newberry, were brought before Judge Willard, at Columbia, on Tuesday, on a writ of habeas corpus, and discharged. Chief Constable Hubbard was severely censured by the judge for making the arrest. Officer Truall recovered a fine back coat that had been stolen from Mr. Charles Kerigan. Hotel Arrivals--December 2?. CHARLESTON HOTEL. J. C. Courtney, Wm. N. Thomas, South Caro? lina; F. R. Williamson, Charles A. Shier, Darling? ton; John H. Weber, New York; George M. Wells, Columbia; W. J. Robinstn, Yorkvllle; S. G. Games, Clarkson's Turnout; A. Nathan, Savannah. PAVILION HOTEL. P. W. Judson, South Carolina; W. C. McCoy, S. and C. Railroad; N. M. Graham, South Carolina; Z. Russ, L. M. Loyd, J. L. Dunery, Marlon Dis? trict; John Whltesldes, Christ Church Parish; E. G. Chrysler, City; E. C. Clayton, Baltimore; J. W. Thompson, Sumter; Lewis Bradwcll, Henry Heins, Aiken; G. S. Wooley, Baltimore; Luke D. Chadwick, Wadmalaw Island; Alexander McKen? zie, Florence; M. Z. Graham, South Carolina; S. H. Brown, Darlington; G. L. Comar, Cokesbury; Thomas McCants, williamsburg'. MILLS HOUSE. M. L. Bonham, Edge Held; S. Baldwin, Haiti more; C. SeMback, Augusta, Ca.; R. Peters, Jr. Augusta, Ga.; D. Walker, S. C.; William Hudson Canada; W. M. Bennett and wife, Colombia; G. Knight, South Bend; E. M. Simms, Scotland W. L. M. Burger, S. C.; Rev. O. P. Thackars, Fla Robert Turner, Baltimore; R. H. Mear, N. Y.; Al fred A. Isaacs, N. Y.; Samuel Sanson, Ph ila.; G H. Mason, Savannah; C. B. Hunter,Conn.; Robert R. Howard, New York. The Streets. CHARLESTON, December 22. TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEWS. Please make mention that there is a place at the northeast corner of East Bay and Market streets sad l?in need or repairs. With high tide or after a heavy rain (as to day) lt ls so flooded that pedestrians have to walk around in the street to pass. ONCE AN ALDERMAN, NOW AN Ex BECAUSE A REBEL. BUSINESS NOTICES. NEW YORK WEBK.LT, 7c. per copy, ready this day at 4>: P. M. Hasel street Bazaar, (oppo? site Synagogue.) ^ SORE THROAT, Cough, Cold and similar troubles, If suffered to progress, result In serious pulmonary affections, oftentimes Incurable. "Brown's Bronchial Troches" reach directly the seat of the disease, and give almost Distant re? lier. They have been thoroughly tested, and main? tain the good reputation they have justly ac? quired. As there are imitations, be sure to ob? tain the genuine. ARABS AT $5.-J. R. Read & Co. have this morning received three dozen Arabs, in assorted colors, which they are offering at $5 each; ronner price $c 50. _ dec23 2 MR. SAMUEL SANSON, of the firm of J. & Y. Sanson, or Philadelphia, the inventor of thc cele? brated Magnesium pens, ls staying at the Mills House. BUSINESS ENVELOPES.-TUE NEWS Job Office ls now prepared to furnish good envelopes, with business cards printed thereon, at $4 per thous? and. Send your orders. Every merchant and business man should have his card priuted on his envelopes. LADIES' AND MISSES' FURS.-C. II. Johnson, at the Temple of Fashion, No. 209 King street, has jus*, opened thc largest and flncst stock of Furs ever offered in Charleston. You can And there thc Real Musks, Ermine, Fitch and Astrac?n Sets, from $20 to $100. Also, all or thc lower grades, from $3 to $16 per set, and will still con? tinue to receive the above goods until after New Year's. This ls the only place where the finer grades of Furs are kept. Don't full to go and sec them. dec9 th3 A FINE quality of colored Bilk is offered at Furchgott A Brother's, corner of King and Cal? houn streets, at $3 per yard, worth $5. Call and examine lt._dec21 3 _ Sine Qlrts._ ^T TUE HASEL STREET BAZAAR, (OPPOSITE TUE SYNA800UE,) CHROMOS ! CHROMOS ! CHROMOS ! CHROMOS ! CHROMOS ! CHROMOS ! CHROMOS ! CHROMOS ! CHROMOS ! m Thc largest assortment of FRAMED CHROMOS Ever seen tn Charleston. PRICE PROM FIFTY CENTS TO TWENTY DOLLARS. FIFTY CENTS TO TWENTY DOLLARS. FIFTY CENTS TO TWENTY DOLLARS. ne- The Public are Invited to call and ex? ?nime dec21 V ALUABLE PHOTOGRAPHS. BOINEST A MARTIN have for sale at their Book and Periodical Depot, In King, opposite Ann street, sign of the Ooldeu Pen, some very striking and desirable LIKENESSES, In different sizes or Photograph, of Generala Loe, Jackson and Wash? ington, and of Mrs. Washington, Rev. Dra. Bach man and Hicks, together with Fancy and Fine Llthographs, attractive Engravings, Books for the Holidays, Ac. dec 17 fstuth4 H OLMES A MACBETH, NO. 36 BROAD STREET, Charleston, S. C., BROKER, AUCTIONEER, REAL ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Will attend to Renting and Collecting of Rents and purchase and sale of Stooks, Bonds, Gold, Silver and Real Batate. ALSO, To the Purchase of Goods and Supplies for par? ties m the country upon reasonable terms. QSOROE L. HOLMSS....ALEXANDER. MACBETH. jam lyr rjlOYS AND FANCY GOODS. ANNUAL DISPLAY OF HOLIDAY GOODS IS NOW HEADT AT KINSMAN'S. DOLLS, CHINA TEA SETS, TOILET SETS, MOTTO CUPS AND SAUCERS, CHINA VASES, Ac, Ac ALSO, An endless variety ef GERMAN AND ENGLISH TOYS, dec23 2_ ?pFvENCH CONFECTIONERIES. 200 different varieties of the best FRENCH CONFECTIONERIES MAILLARD'S CONFECTIONERIES At 75 cents per pound, dec23 2_ AT KINSMAN BRO.'S. TROLLS ! DOLLS ! DOLLS ! u AT REDUCED PRICES dec23 2_AT KINSMAN BRO.'S. /CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS. SIGN OF THE EAGLE ! SIGN OF THE EAGLE ! SIGN OF THE EAGLE ! No. 235 KING STREET, Directly opposite Hasel street. WATCHES, JEWELY, SILVER AND PLATED-WARE, FANCY GOODS, Ac, Ac The subscriber desires to call the attention of his friends and the public generally to his large and well selected stock of above named goods, suitable for gifts on the approachlng*holldays. A call is solicited. JAMES E. SPEAR. dec22 4_ ?pON'T BUY BEFORE YOU LOOK IN VON SAN TEN'S BEAUTIFUL FRENCH ORNAMENTS, JEWEL BOXES, TOILET STANDS, WORK BOXES, FINE WRITING DESKS, ALBUMS, And some entirely new and recently Imported TOYS Are now Opening AT VON SANTE NS, No. 229 King street, (Next door to the Opera House,) SANTA CLAUS' HEADQUARTERS, dec22 2_ QHRISTMAS IS COMING ! 49-00 T0-5? CLAUSSEN'S BRANCH STEAM BAKERY, No. 290 KING STREET, .Near Wentworth street, ALSO, THE SAME AT THE BAKERY IN MARKET STREET. There you will find a large assortment of the most saleable and the most useful articles for families. BREAD.. 9 Wheat Rte French Potato* Milk Graham Sweet, Ac. CRACKERS. Butler Sugar Ginger Fancy Picnic Oyster Boston Lemon, Ac. BISCUITS. Soda Wine Milk Cream Egg Boston Seed, Ac. CAKES. Sugar Jumbles French Jumbles Scotch Washington Shrewsberry Almond Gorman Vanilla Plum Roll Maccaroon Sponge Lemon Jelly Ornamented Wedding Christmas, Small Iced, Ac PIES. Mince Meat Cranberry Orange Lemon Cocoanut Apple m Prune . Pumpkin, Ac. PLA^p CANDY". Mint Lemon Sassafras Cream Clove Raspberry Strawberry Cinnamon Wintergreen Barlev Sarsaparilla Uoarhound Peanut Cocoanut Kisses Tags Lump Fruit, Ac FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, Ac. Gum Drops, all flavors Gum Sticks, Jujube Sticks Pig Paste, Jelly Gum Drops Sugar Almonds Vanilla and Itnsln Sugar Almonds Jordan Sugar Almonds Cream Sugar Almonds Cream Chocolate Drops Nonpareil Chocolate Drops Family Chocolate, Nugat Bon Rons, Sugar Plums Cream Dates, Cream Figs Cream Strawberries Cream Fruit, Crystallized Fruit Wine Drops, Whiskey Drops Brandy Drops. Cordial Drops Lozenge*, Rock Candy Marshmallow Drops Chewing Gum Sugar Filberts, Ac. SOMETHING NEW. Alaska Crystal Rock Candy Sugar l loss ted Peanuts Chocolate Roasted Peanuts AND Bon Ton Surprise Candy, ea- Christmas Trees supplied gratia decl4_ QANDY1 CANDY! CANDY! Let those who waut Fresh and Pure CANDY go to A. D. FLEMING'S Steam Candy Factory, No. 341 King street. Branch Store corner of Klug and Ann streets. Also, received io cases of French Confectionery, of direct importation, composed of tho greatest variety of crystallized and glazed Fruits and Bon-Bons, of all shapes and forms, to please thc ladles and little ones, Tor Christmas. Also, a flue assortment of Oakes aud Mince Plea for Uie.hoUdays. decl3 12 Coliban (?toois. AJANARLES! CANARIES ! CANARIES FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Just imported from Germany, 500 first-class Singing CANARIES, GOLDFINCHES, Ac; aLso, a lot of Fancy Cages. For sale, for a short time only, at No. 195 King street, Charleston. dec23 2?_ Q.IFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. JEWELRY IN GREAT VARIETY, OF THE LATEST AND MOST ELEGANT DESIGNS BROOCHES AND EAR-RINGS, Bracelets, Watch Chains, Sleeve Buttons and Studs, Collar Buttons, Lockets, Scarf Pins, Armlets, And Necklaces. DIAMOND AND WEDDING RINGS, Charms of all kinds. Gold and Silver Thimbles, Sterling Silver Spoons and Forks, NAPKIN RINOS, BUTTER KNIVES, Fancy Pieces, singly and in Cases, Opera Glasses, Spectacles, Microscopes and Optical Goods, Ac, Ac, Ac, Ac, Ac The place to go for the above, and an Infinite Variety of FANCY GOODS, 13 AT JAMES ALLAN'S, decl8 stuthlmo No. 307 King street. jq-Q! FOR CHRISTMAS. X KLEIN'S CHEAP FRUIT STORE is the place where all are pleased. Everything ls found there In the best order and at the most reasonable charges. His finest Singing Canaries hare been kept for Christmas week. Choice Bananas at 40 cents per dozen; Lemons and Sweet Oranges at 40 and 60 cents per dozen, and every variety of Fruit at the lowest rates. Go and see KLEIN'S CHEAP FRUIT STORE, dec22 3 King street, above Liberty. MAS CHE ER. "BUT ONCE A YEAR!" THE RICHEST AND THE NICEST MINCE PIES MINCE PIES MINCE PIES In the City, always on hand or made to order at short notice, ALSO, TURKEYS Game Pastry loed Cakes, Jellies, Ac Ac. AT TULLY'S OLD STAND, No. 124 KING STREET, NEAR QUEEN STREET. dec22 6_ Q H R I S T MA S G Q O D S. FRENCH CHINA, AT IMPORTER'S COST. DINNER SETS, TEA SETS, CHAMBER SETS, In White and Gold Band. Also, PLAIN WHITE DINNER PLATES, Break last Tea and Dessert Plates, Cups and Saucers, Tea Pots, Sugars, Creams, Flat Dishes, of all sizes, Tarreens, and every article to make up and re? pair sets, not only for Christmas, but the whole year-a rare opportunity. R. H. MCDOWELL, For the Importer, dec21 4 King, corner of Liberty stieet. ?^T?RNBERGER SPIELWAAREN. ~~ A fresh lot of Oerman TOYS, Just arrived and will be sold ai cost prices, at No. 167 King street, three doors from Clifford street, southwest side. dec21 3? CARLAXTHELM. A T No. 215 EAST BAY. FOR SALE BY lg) PAUL, WELCH 4 BRANDES, SELECTED EXPRESSLY FOR THE HOLI DAYS 600 bbls. Prime NOrtTHERN APPLES Red Baldwins, Spitz, Twenty Ounce, Gills Leeks, Ac. 50,000 Florida Oranges 30,000 West India Oranges 20,000 Ruatan and Baracoa Cocoanuls 100 boxes Messina and Palermo Lemons 100 boxes Layer Raisins, quarters, halves and wholes 50 kegs Malaga Grapes 15 cases Assorted Smyrna Figs, in baskets, layers, drums, a, and l lb boxes 10 frails Compressed Dates 50 bbls Fresh Nuts Walnuts, Pecans, Brazils, Filberts, Al? monds 75 cases Assorted Goblet and Tumbler Jel? lies 800 boxes "Astonishing Surprise''Candy 600 boxes Keller's Favorite Package Candies 20 boxes Red and White Rock Candy 00 boxes Assorted Stick and Lump Candy. AND PRUNES Currants Cit ron Fruits in Syrup Ginger and Lime Juice Cordial Raspberry Vinegar, Ac, Ac A Fresh Cargo of BANANAS, PINKS, Ac, shortly expected. PAUL, WELCH A BRANDES. declS 12_ Q. R E A T BARGAINS TO BE HAD FOR TUE NEXT FEW DAYS IN TOYS, CHINA AND GLASSWARE, FANCY BOXES, NOTIONS, Ac. At GOUTEVENIER BROS.. Successors to A. Illing, dec2! 4 No. 2?7 King street. N Oignrs, tobacco, &t. 0 IMPOSITION! H. L. MORILLO, Manufacturer of Havana and Domestic CIGARS, and dealer in TOBACCO. Snuif and Pipes, keeps always on hand a full assort? ment ef the above articles, and offers them from 20 to 30 cents per loo cheaper than any othcajj house. Any orders for Cigars will bc promptly and faithfully executed. Having on hand a large stock erf Pipes, I offer them at cost prices. Terms cash or city accep? tance. Call at decl4 tuth2m No. 352 KING STREET. Boots, Srjocs, #c. np HE BEST IN THE C I.T Y. If you want BOOTS AND SHOES, of the best make and latest styles, go to ST E I B E R'S, No. 41 Broad street, near Church street. Always on hand a large assortment of Gentle? men's Boots, Gaiters and Shoes, of various pat terns. A perfect flt guarantee!! ir made to order. Attention is especially invited to the supply of new aud fashionable Sealskin Gaiters, now so popular at thc North. J. STEIBKR, Bootmaker, nov27 stuthlmo* No. 41 Broad street. A CTS LIKE A CHARM! TUE GENUINE EN0L1S1I CHLORODINE, (J. COLLIS BKOWNS'8.) Is the best Anodyne ever known to the profes? sion. To be bad cf DR. H. BA ER, nova No. lki Markst street. I By JOHN S. RYAN. PEREMPTORY SALE OF HOUSES AND .Lots in Inspection and Princess streets, by order or the Trustee, Tor distribution and change of Investment. THIS DAY, the 23d day of December, at ll o'clock A. M., at the Old Postotllce, root or liroad street, I will sell to the highest bidder, without any manner of reserve, The following enumerated HOUSES and LOTS, viz: One HOUSE and LOT, known as No. 8 Inspec? tion Bareet, measuring and containing thirty-nine feet front on Inspection street, and one hundred and twenty feet tn depth, be the same more or less, and having such buttings and bonndings as are laid down in a plat annexed to the titles from Colonel William Drayton to William Wight? man, recorded in the office of Registrar Mesne Conveyance; this Lot being known m suoh plat by the number eighty-two (82.) ALSO, All that LOT OF LAND, with the Brick Tenne ment building thereon, known as No. 7 Princess street, In a plan of said property made by R. K. Payne, surveyor, March, 1846, and recorded in Registrar Mesne Conveyance office, Book W, No. ll, p. 312. measuring and containing In front on Princess street 19 feet by 40 feet deep, be the same more or less; butting and bounding north by Princess street, west by Lot No. 9 in above plat, south by Lands now or formerly of R. W. Sey? mour and J. Oesare, and east by Lands of-. Together with the free right to the use of the alley-way four feet wide adjoining said Lot, for the use of this Lot No. 7. ALSO, All that LOT OF LAND, with the Brick Tenem mt building thereon, known os No. 9 Princess street, in the plat last referred to, and adjoining the Lot last described on the east, measuring and con? taining 19 feet front on Princess street, by 40 feet deep, be the same more or less; butting and bounding north on Princess street.south on Lands now or formerly partly of R. W. Seymour and partly of J. Desare. to the east on the Lot last above described, and to'the west on Lot No. ll In the plat last mentioned. Terms-One-half cash; balance in one and two years, with interest from date; credit poatlon to 'je secured by bond of the purchaser and mort? gage of the premises; premises to be secured and policy assigned. Possession given immediately. Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. To examine plat of this property, or for further Information, apply to JOHN S. RYAN, dec22_No. 52 Broad street By JOHN 6. MILNOR & CO. pHTNA ORNAMENTS, MIRRORS, NU \J BIAS. Dry Goods, Hats, French Handker eli i cfs Vests Ac THIS DAY, 23d instant, at io o'clock, we will sell at our Auotion Salesroom, No. 135 Meeting street, An Invoice of FANCY CHINA ORNAMENTS, Mirrors, Pocket Books, Nubias, Wax Dolls, Japan Ornaments, Inlaid Boxes, Worsted Kalt Shawls, Super All Wool Plaid Casslmere, Black Sealskin, Bine Mixed Undershirts, Suspenders, French Madras Handkerchiefs, Black Satinets, Balmoral Skirts, Men's Felt Hats, Black Cloth Cloaks, Vel? vet and Casslmere Vests, Leather Belts, Lead Pen? cils, White Hose, Brown and Mixed Half Hose, Ac. Conditions cash. dec23 By J. & W. KSOX. TASTEFUL AND ELEGANT HOLIDAY Gifts, recently imported from Germany and France. Will be sold at Masonic Hall, THIS DAY, com? mencing at 10 o'clock A. M., AFTERNOON, at half past 3 o'clock, and In the EVENING, at 7 o'clock, Nearly one thonsand lots of the richest, most varied and elegant assortment of useful and or? namental articles, worked In Wool, Floss, Braid, Bead, Crochet, Gold and Silver. ALSO, A valuable lot of CANARY BIRDS, all guaran? teed to be good singers. Goods will be open for Inspection on days of sale from 10 A. M. to 4 o'clock P. M. Descriptive handbills are ready for circulation on application at No. 150 Meeting street. Ladles are respectfully Invited to attend. Seats will be provided and every attention rendered. ilec23_ By BLECKE & SCHACHTE. PIG HAMS, SHOULDERS, STRIPS, Butter. D. S. Sides, Molasses, Herrings, Ac. Will sell THIS DAY, before their Stores, Nos. 21 and 23 Vendue Range, at quarter to 10 o'clock A. M. . - bbls. Pig HAMS - bbls. Pig Shoulders - bbls. Small Strips 50 tubs Bntter, fair to good - boxes D. S. Meats - bbls. Molasses 200 boxes Smoked Herrings Matches, Coffee, Beef, Mustard, Ale In boxes. dec23 ?_ By T. M. CATER, CHINA-IMPORTED DIRECT VIA NEW YORK. Will be sold THIS DAY, the 23d instant, at 10 o'clock, on the second floor of my Store, No. 22 Vendue Range, The balance of FANCY CHINA now landing, as follows: 360 MOTTO CUPS AND SAUCERS, very choice 2400 Vases, of all the new styles and patterns 40 China Children Tea Sets, complete 12 new styles Tea Sets, fifty-six pieces, Golden Buff 10 chamber Sets. ? Conditions cash on delivery._dec23 By WM. McKAY. SHIRTS, CLOTHING, HATS, BOOTS, Jewelry, Cutlery, and Fancy Coeds, suitable for Christmas Presents. THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at 7 ?'clock, at No, 130 Meeting street. FURN1TURK Sale and Farming Implements to? morrow (Friday,) at 10 o'clock. dec23 ?Yxstzllaneons. IF YOU WANT YOUR PRINTING DONE in Fine Style and at Reasonable Rates, go to EDWARD PERRY, No. 155 Meeting street, opposite Charleston Hotel, Charleston. S. C. decl4 8mos rp F. CHUPEIN DENTIST, OFFICE NO. 275 B.INU ST KS KT, novia 9raos IF YOU WANT THE CELEBRATED CARTER'S WRITING aad COPYING INK combined, go to EDWARD PERRY, No. 155 Meeting street, opposite Charleston Hotel, Charleston, S. C. decl4 6mos JUST RECEIVED AT (iOUTEVENIER BROTHERS, SUCCESSORS TO A. ILLINO, FELT CARPETING IK yards wide. decl6_ IF YOU WANT LITHOGRAPH CHECK BOOKS, or Lithographing done in fine style, go to EDWARD PERRY. No. 155 Meeting street, opposite Charleston Hotel, Charleston, S. C. deol4 6mos C EDrrj ?ooos, Uz. II R I S T M A S! SENSATION ! NE PLUS ULTRA ! vie, the undersigned, take especial pleasure in announcing that we will take up stock in a few days, and have marked down all our DRESS GOODS, BLANKETS, ARABS, AND OTHER SHAWLS, As well as the whole of our well assorted stock of DRY GOODS. Especial attention to a fine lot of COLORED SILKS At $3, worth $5, must be sold. :>o pair left of thc very cheap 10-4 BLANKETS $3 75, worth $4 50. FURCHOOTT A BRO., No. 437 King, corner Calhoun etreet. JK?-A special Department for Boo?, Shoes, Bats and Trunks. dcc21 Unction Sales--.fntnre page. By LAUREY & ALEXANDER, ESTATE SALE. On WEDNESDAY, 2?h Instant, will he sold lu Marsh's Ship Yard, at ll o'clock, on account of an Estate, The PILOT BOAT "YOUNG AMERICA," as ah? now lies. Length 62 feet; beam 19 feet; depth of hold 7 feet. And immediately after, on Accommodation Wharf, 1 CAPSTAN 1 lot Sash l lot Blinds 1 lot Shutters 1 lot Blocks l lot Steering Wheels l lot Oil andLard Cans, Ac, Ae. Conditions cash. dec23 thtumS By A. c. MCGILLIVRAY, Auctioneer. UNDER DECREE LN EQUITY. H. Maham Haig, Executor, TS. James Fer? guson et al Will be sold on THURSDAY, 6th day of January, 1S70, in front of the Old Customhouse, at ll o'clock A. M., All that PLANTATION, situate In the Parish of St. John's Berkeley, on the western branch of Cooper River, known as the "Old and New Farm," measuring 555 acres, as per plat of Thomas J. Mel lard, dated 16th April, 1844; bounding northeast and north on lands lately of Frederick Fr-' and. Mulberry plantation; southwest on Wapp. ..oola Creek, which separates lt from Seaton; southeast on Dock Creek, and cast on Cooper River; and also as part of the old plantation, the tract known as the "Elbow Tract," measuring 25 acres. ALSO, All that adjoining PLANT?TION, known as "Seaton and Westham or Weston," measuring 1280 acres, as per plat of John Diamond, dated July, 1792: bounding northeast on Wappahoota Creek, which divides it from the Old and New Farm and from South Mulberry plantation; north on lands formerly of Thomas Milliken; west on Monck's Corner Road, and south on Derron plan? tation. Thc said two tracts of land being sold subject to a lease to Samuel W. Lynes until 31st December, 1871, at an annual rent of ?-a&t Terms-One-fifth cash; balance in one, two. three, four and five years, secured by bond and mortgage of the premises, with Interest from the day of sale at 7 per cent, per annum, payable an? nually. Purchasers to pay for papers and stamps. E. W. M. MACKEY, decl6 th4_Sheriff of Charleston Co. SHERIFF'S SALE. Beaufort Connty, in Equity-James Fripp et al, vs. Hamilton Fripp, et al. By virtue of a decree in the Court of Equity ia the above stated case, I will sell at public outcry in front of my office, in the Town of Beaufort, om the first MONDAY in January next, 1870, being the third day of said month, between the usual hours of sale, AU the right, title and interest of Hamilton Fripp In and to one TRACT OF LAND, situate, lying and being on Hall's Island, in the County of Beaufort, State of South Carolina. Bounds* north by Coosaw Marshes; south by Marshes of Broad River; east by Lands of James Fripp, et al; west by Broad River-containing three hundred and thirty-six and a half (336yt) acres, more or lees. Terms cash. Purchaser to pay for stamps and papers. ALFRED WILLIAMS, Sheriff Beaufort County. Beaufort County, S. C., December ll, 18W. dccl7 6 QVnctionccrs' JJnuate dales, Ut. By J. DRAYTON FORD. VALUABLE RICE PLANTATIONS TO TO RENT. Will bc Rented NORTH CHACHAN Plantation, on westers branch or Cooper River, containing about 80 acre? rice land and large quantities of cotton and pro? vision land. With lt will be rented a comfortable Residence in the salubrious Village of OordesvUle, two miles distant. ALSO, SOUTH CHACHAN Plantation, adjoining the above, contamina about 270 acres rice land, and large and rich fields for highland crops. The above Plantations are now both under suc? cessful cultivation. They wUl be rented singly or together. J. DRAYTON FORD, dec23 thstna_No. 40 Broad street. By J. FRASER KATHE WES. VALUABLE PLANTATION NEAR THE city for sale. At Private Sale Headquarters PLANTATION, on John's I.- laud, on the Stono River, near the mouth of Wappoo Cut, about five mUes from Charleston, containing 1200 acres of land, 500 of which ls cotton land. On the place ls a fine dwelling, kitchen and sta? ble, all of brick, about 20 negro houses, engine house with an eight horse engine, gins, cotton whipper, grist mill and appurtenances, black? smith shop, an orchard or choice apples, pears, plums, Ac For terms, apply as above. decie that -fanes (Swobs, Ut. p ERFUMERIES AND TOILET ARTICLES. FRENCH. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN EXTrUCTS. SOAPS Pomades Oils Toilet Waters . Puff Boxes ? Toilet Sets, Ac, Ac Hair, Tooth, Cloth and Nail BRUSHES Ivory, Shell and Buffalo Combs Jean Marie Farina Violets Uemarsoa's, and AIMAR'S PREMIUM COLOGNE WATERS. At AIMAR'S, No. 469 King, dec20 13_Corner Vanderhorat street QOMPLETE SETS OF FINE CUT GLASS DECANTERS, WINES, CHAMPAGNES, Cordials, Finger Bowls, Tumblers and Goblets, FOR SALE BY WILLIAM O. WHILDEN A CO., No. 255 King Street, corner Beaufain. dec6 TjniLLlAM G. WHILDEN & GO. HAVE FOR SALE LEATHER RETICULES, TRAVELLING BAGS, Purses, Pocketbooks and Portemonnaies, suitable lor Christmas Presents, at No. 255 KING STREET, CORNER BEAUFAIN. dees A FINE ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, CHATELAINS, VEST CHAINS, Brooches, Earrings, Sleeve Buttons, Studs, Ac, FOK SALE BY WILLIAM G. WHILDEN A 00., No. 2 5'? King Street, corner Beau rain. deed "YyiLLLAM G. WHILDEN & C?. Have for thc Holidays a rich assortment or VASES, TOILET SETS, CUPS AND SAUCERS, And Fancy Goods. No. 255 KING STREET, CORNER BEAUFAIN. dec6 S ILVEE TABLE RINGS, FRUIT KNIVES SUGAR SPOONS, And a variety or Fancy Silver ror the Holidays, FOR Hs LE BY WILLIAM 0. WHILDEN A CO., No. 255 King Street, corner Beaufain. dcC6 jp ARIAN, WEDGEWOOD, HAVRE FRENCH CHINA AND GRANITE-WARE, AND IN EVERY VARIETY, FOR SALE EY WILLIAM G. WHILDEN A CO., No. 255 Klnrj .-street, corner Beaufain. dec6 O IL VER AND PLATED TEA SETS, BUTTER DISHES. CORDIAL STANDS, pastors, Cups, Strawberry Dishes, Ac, Ac, ON EXHIBITION AND POR SA LH AT WILLIAM G. WHILDEN A CO.'S, No. 255 Klug street, corner Beaufain. decs