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* r VOLUME VII.-NUMBER 1157. SIX DOLLARS A YEAR WASHINGTON. [FROM TUE ASSOCIATED PRESS.] WASHINGTON, December 30. A proclamation is preparing forbidding ex? peditions into Prince Rupert's Land. A circular from the Comptrollers ortlce sug? gests as a matter of safety the refusal of ?il! Ufties and one hundreds of the First National Bank of Jersey City. lt is reiterated that the President will refer the alleged irregularities in theTexaa election to Con? gress. B,The customs for the week ending on the 24tii were nearly two millions. -The Death of Stanton-Glee of Promi? nent Radicals-The New Financial Scheme and Its Chances-The South Carolina Election Case. [FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] WASHINGTON, December 29. Washington has beeu practically shut up dvPng the ?sst four days, and even now that it is open the situation ls dull. Everybody who does not have a permanent residence herc leaves the city for home at this holiday season. Then we have had the death of Stanton, the usual OauQtlngs of black cambric from the pil? lars and posts of the departments, and the obsequies to make up thc general sombre look of the town, and to .strike down more than hair of the life of the festival week. The death of Stanton has. of course, filled what has been left of the city, but it has not been fthlowed by the mourning and lamentation that some of the accounts sent hence would make one believe. No people know more of the ex-Secretary and whilom Justice than the residents here, and there was scarcely a flutter or crape rrom the windows of a private dwelling, over his death. Republicans as weU as Democrats suffered from his vindictive temper. One of the most prominent of the Radi? cals resident here was thrust into the old capitol prison, on the mere breath of rumor. Forney tells in his Chronicle of the arrest and imprisonment of his own editor, and of the open rejoicing that Stan? ton made to bis face when he demanded bis release, and others live in disease contracted in prisen without cause and without conviction. Of course that Latin maxim that requires that no ill should be said of the dead has no exception; but the ract should be noted that a prominent Republican _ taurnallst and office-holder has been boldest in '"Hi open rejoicings over the death of Mr. Stan ton. That, perhaps, illustrates enough. But the ex-Secretary has lived a life of doubt and fear since he left the War Department. Hardly a week passed that he did not receive threatening letters tf an anonymous character, and this so prey eil apon his mind that he had employed a private policeman to do duty from sunrise to sunset in fro Aof his residence on Franklin Square. The Secretary of the Treasury intends to open the New Year by pressing his financial policy on Congress substantially in the same Une in which it was blocked out in his report, and as briefly telegraphed yon a rew days since. Eastern capi? talists state that Congress may enact a loan bear? ing four and a half per cent, interest, but that lt can never force an exchange of ?vc-twcnties for the same nntil specie payments are resumed and that, In that event, when it can commence te redeem those of__ 1862-;, lt may secure a good many of the European bondholders for the lower rate of interest. But they say that jost so long as there is a difference between com and paper, Investment will seek State and railroad securi? ties that pay a higher rate of interest. The sub? stance of this ls, that the success of a pending loan at a lower rate of interest depends entirely - ?pen ?he reewnrption of specie payments. There is some hope for Virginia yet. General Canby's presence herc has not been able to turn the President's head against his own message. Brant says that he will stand by what he said lu favor of Virginia; and he hopes that Congress wlU not undo aU that has been done in that State by adopting Sumner's bill exacting the test oath and turning over matters generally. But there ia no doubt that the Radicals are fired up. The Georgia bili whetted their appetite, and they may command a majority In beth Houses yet to put on the screws and give them another turn. Gov ernor Walker and his friends have been pretty MLfldent, until within a short time, that the State would be admitted without much opposl tion; but they have discovered that most of the carpet-bag Congressmen are arrayed under Ben. Ratler,- awaiting his beck which way they shall goj^nd it ls pretty evident that the old mischief maker has turned against the present Virginia situation. The first thing on the calendar of the House, when it reassembles in January, is the contested ?lection case of Simpson against Wallace, and the committee intend to call it up as a privileged question and have it decided the first week. The .ommittee, pending the actual contest, decided last session that, prima Jamie, Mr. Simpson was entitled to theseat, and lt ls understood that they now sustain that decision by declaring that he was legally cleated to it. It ls hard to see how, ?yen as partisan a committee as this one is, lt ceald decide otherwise, for Mr. Simpson's majority was over four thousand. The Cubans will make another effort to be re? cognized. They hare already asserted that the administration is changing front on thc question, and that this wUl turn the tide In their favor In Congress. They live on their hopes. Inquiry ia official quarters shows that there is no truth In the sensational dispatch that the President and Cabinet arc discussing the propriety of recogniz? ing the insurgents. They have nothing to base a change of views on, and the release of the Spau lsh gunboats sealed the situation for the present. Even Sumner has taken pains to deny that lie is not hostile to recognition, and adds that he isas much opposed to lt now as ever. There are no developments showing that the Alabama claims negotiations are going on here through Mr. Thornton, and lt is not believed that anything will de done in the premises before spring-notwithstanding that it u claimed that the transfer of the negotiation? here wo'tl^ hasten a settlement. Two Or three Down-east Congressmen, and sev? eral of the officers of the House ot Representa? tives, leave here to-morrow .'or a pleasure trip to Charleston. For five days it has rained, snowed and blowed, I nt to-day it ls as mild as April. %. EUROPE. PORT SAID, De:e.uber?0. T/ie steamer Sterling passed through the Canal in twelve hours, and departed named.ately for Bombay. Several other steamers are follow? ing. MADRID. DI .ember co. Costcllar, the leading Republican, denounced the ministry as ready lo throw the crown as a fragile toy to the boy Klug. LONDON, December 00. Dr. Temple was enthroned to-day as Archbishop of Canterbury. The procession was loudly cheer? ed. PARIS. December CO. OUiTler has not yet formed a ministry. Thc bullion lu the Bank of France has decreased nearly thirty million francs. .IA' INTERESTING CASE. MoNTooiiEitv, December ty, A case Involving 8tat? an-.! Federal jurisdic? tion has arisen herc. The State law levies a tax upon the Southern Express Company. Thc com? pany applied to Judge Bnstced, or the L'uited S^tes Court, for an lnjuuction, which was grant? ed. The State auditor has issued a circular to tax collectors ordering them to collect the tax in spite of the injonction. The case promises to bc tneof grea' mte.est, and the Slice and company beth have e innen' ceoiut! te Pght it through the SPARKS FROM Tilt: WIRES. ' t_ The Merchants' Exchange Bank. New York, loses but $50,o?o by Oakley's defalcation. Charles Doherty and David Childless fought a prize light at Richmond yesterday morning for a purse of *100. Alter eleven rounds the tight was awarded to Doherty on acaottnt of a foul blow. FOREIGN MISCELLANY. -One of the last attempts to bring ridicule upon Mrs. If. B. Stowe on account of lier Byron article, is an elaborate pacer entitled "The True Story of Mrs. Shakespeare's Life." The writer proceeds to sketch the position of the "unhappy but devoted wife,"'who has yet to be heard; then glances at the lapse of Mr. Shakespeare "into the depths of secret criminal homicide," and with some inge? nuity culls a variety of passages from the plays in which remorse and self-accusation are ex pressed. The parallel with the Byron article ls kept np. "Many women," says the satirist, "would have been utterly crushed by such a dis? closure; some would have fled from him immedi? ately, and exposed and denounced the crime. |Mrs. Shakespeare did neither. She would neither leave her husband nor betray him; nor would she for one moment justify his sin, and hence came thirty-two years of convulsive struggle, In wir-h sometimes for a time the good angel appeared to gain ground, and then the evil one returned with sevenfold vehemence. His eldest daughter, Su? sannah, for whom Iiis preference is snrplaln'7 shown in his will, became the partner of his guilt." The revelation is made by Mrs. Harriet B. Chers tow, one of the pilgrim mothers, who, before quit? ting her native land, was sent for by Mrs. Shakes? peare, and intrusted with the seeret. -A correspondent who has accu the Russian crown jewels says, they?are kept in the highest room of the palace. The staircases are lofty and the ascent is tedious. Four tried and faithful servants of the realm keep watch and ward-two within and two without. The great Orloff dia? mond turned its basilisk resection full upon me. This overtops the Koh-i-noor, by eight carats in weight, and I am satisfied thc greenish tint and the flaw lesseu it only to the grovelling niiud. Big f I could hardly 6ee it. It was the size of a knob on a bedpest. The imperial crowns of both Emperor and Empress were adorned with noble jewels ; the former resembling a patri? archal mitre, dome-shaped, carries on Hs summit a cross formed of five magnificent dia? monds, aud supported by a very large, uncut, spiral ruby. Eleven great diamonds, in a folia? ted arch rising from the the front and back, sup? port this mhy and cross, assisted by a hoop of pearls. The band for the hrow carries twenty eight large brilliants. The orb is surmounted by a great sapphire, greenish and blue, and a huge and very long diamond. The coronet of the Em? press ls a beautiful mass of exquisite gems. Apart from those above mentloaed, and a lot ol' great emeralds, the collection is not so striking as that of Saxony. This may be traceable to the fact that much of it still retains its old silver setting, not calculated fer the best advantage? ous display. It is kept covered up with old linen cloths. FASHIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR. Hints from Jennie June. In her Fashion lotter lor January 1. 1870. Mrs. Jennie June Croly says: The dress of the ladies who really lead eociety is remarkable for u certain mediu-val simplicity, and for an entire absence of that "Girl of the Period" air which characterizes street prome? naders and the frequenters of_ mqgtjnlates^.af.. public resort. The style of dress ls verv much that of Faust's Marguerite-the colors are toned down to tints, purity of outline is preserved; and a beautiful harmony of tone characterizes near? ly every costume. It ls quite the mode now to make carriage and visiting costumes with round skirts, aud add to them a trained casaque or oversklrt, which eau by a simple process, be looped up Into a volu? minous drapery, or allowed to train the full length, If required. An elegant costume of this kind consisted of a skirt of green faille (corded silk,) trimmed with two graduating flounces, separated by embroidered velvet bands; over this ls a trained casaque of green velvet, a shade darker than the silK, enriched with a bor? der of shaded green embroidery, edged with a rich frltge. The train is festooned by loops and bnttons. Somewhat dur?rent from these ls the trained skirt, worn with a basque and short sleeves. In these costumes the train ls usually of gros gralu, the basque aud short skirt of velvet, which may then be woru for visiting or the promenade with? out the train. The oversklrt is a yard and a half long at the back, and consists of two Tull breadths and two sloping side breadths, which recede, al? lowing thc front of the velvet skirt to be seen. Very rich dinner dresses of velvet or thick silk (which seems to have superseded satin to a great extent) are made quite plain, of great distinction from the new Marie Antoinette collar of Valen? ciennes lace, which forms a sort of stomacher as well as collar, and are quite imposing. VELVET AND VELVET TRIMMING*. Velvet is very fashionable this seasou, and those who cannot afford the genuine article sport velveteen. I suppose everybody knows the differ? ence between velvet and velveteen ls that one is made of silk and the other of cotton. Velveteen used to be employed for the "knee breeches" wbtch men wore more than a quarter wi a cen? tury since. It is now used for ladies'suits, for boys' suite, and fur cloaks and basques by women whose tastesiarc somewhat fine and means limit? ed. When velveteen made its debut here, about four years ago, it was three dollars per yard; now lt is one dollar twenty five, and the qualitv, if anything, ls better, lt has the merit of being warm and looking very well while it is new; but lt ls not very durable, and will not stand much exposure. A very simple Lyons velvet suit, how? ever, costs ?Jiu, while a handsome velveteen could be got for less than fifty dollars; so, or course, if there is a distinction there is a differ? ence. There ls no fabric so handsome as velvet-no other (excepting lace) so. becoming to a woman. Perhaps that ls the reason that a velvet dress or a velvet cloak is the ambition of so man v women's lives. Yet black is the popular shade this winter, but blue black is better for wear. It han more elasticity, ls less easily flattened, and the color does not change or tura rusty, as the jet Muck is apt to do. The casabe with the full tournure at the back, is Hie fashionable garment of the seasou; aud, il the material is thirty-two inches wide, requires only three yards. For some years past handsome velvet has ranged Hom fifteen to twenty and twenty-five dollars per yard; a very good "velvet can now be obtained ft?r len and twelve, and liici'C is a nr5 lair quality or cloaking velvet at eiffht "fe- iM ?ecreasM*,i,ut have uot reached the gold standard yet. The richest trimmings for Velvet consists of bands of ostrich feathers, heading lace, lt is v.rv effective, very frail, and very cosily. The Frenen cloaks are never trimmed with it. The French are too good economists-they trim velvet with fur and with guipure lace. Paille (thick corded silk) is, however, the new and most popular trimming for velv-t. Nothing can be prettier upon It than bauds of thick gros grain piped with fine folds of -atiu. The skirts uf velvet suits are sometimes trimmed wu h bands of gros grain, but are often made perfectly plain and finished upon the lower edge with a piping of thick silk or antin. THE CUIGNON". If anything has been needed io prove how much o? the hair now worn is totally and entirely false, it would have been abundantly supplied by the revolution which has tal.cn place ia the style of the chiguou. Lust winter il was a huge bunch worn ou thc top of the head and surrounded hy frizzles and light curls. Now it consists of long, massive braids, impossible tts the product of a single head (provided they were real hair.) worn from the back of the head down Into the nape vf thc ncl.s, and even tower. The change is so entire that i: render* now Chignons obligatory for those who wish t.j bc con? sidered "in the fashion," and consequently every? body has mounted the long braids, and display theil to the adnu: lug cv1.- of the WOrl 1. tiJ pr Dd- j ly as th?u(?h they were thc works ef tin: Creator instead ol thc wig maker. K is eurious to ob- ' serve what absolute frankness and aioence of SnUt???ti 1*1 '.?S ?FUA?S ?? dre.-.-:. W?uiii [-? ' the large cities, where crcry atceator* to the feminine tcilvtir I? exhibited plainly andanblawli- | tngly in lhe*!.o;> windows, pretend to r-ry little j concealment, and rarely descend if.- fal* boo l a , hide their doings and belongings Men also except the situation v, ??i g ri at sareu ity. and prefer to pay for a r.<-w c-il^nou rather than have their unes* appear '.titlcrcui front Cse rest of their lady acquaintance*. In faut, one of I them remarked, th ? ulk? r day, rather Irreverent ly, that probably the Lord never would have bothered hun-.ii: about hair ur teeth at a'.:, had dentista and hair dressers advanced to the per? fection In1 cbc iuuiuj to which the? had >; THE WA It IX CU Ii A. Official Dispatches from thc Ciilinn Leaders-Operations of Two Months -Executions of Prisoners on Dolli Sides-Attempts to Assassinate Cuban Leaders-Murders of Women and Chil? dren. Senor Jose M. Lenas, "Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary or the Republic or Cuba,'" at Washington, has received by special messenger, official news from the Cuban leaders on the Island, of their military operations be? tween August and October 4. TUE ATTACK ON LAS l'LNTAS. Their storr of tlie attack on thc town of Las Funtas, in the middle of August, differs widely from that received from Spanish sources. Ac? cording to these dispatches the attack was made br an army of 1900 men, supported by one piece o? artillery, all under the command ol the Cuban general-iuchief, on the ICth or the mouth. The forces were divided into several columns, and the attack was made from the north, south and east. After lighting several hours, during which the artillery was used incessantly, the Cuban column-to quote from the report '.With Hie cry or fir? Cuba Libre, advanced amid a rain ?r shot in a line as unshaken as though moved by a slugle mau. Arter a des? perate hand-to-hand tight, the enemy was rorced rrom the houses or the town, which they had oc? cupied, and retreated within their entrench? ments. Thc sun then rose to illuminate thc first triumph or Cuban arms on that glorious day. The population was In our power. One hundred and ?tf?v 0? thc enemy had taken reruge in the prison aiid converted lt into a real fortress. The reinalmler of the garrison (led to thc plaza, which was protected by barricades having been thrown across all the avenues leading Into lt. They had located their artillery in the church and a high, strong house. At 10 A. IL we captured the prison. The enemv. arter assassinating a large number or prisoners whom they had confined there a long time previously, abandoned their extempore fortress and tied to the grand plaza. They left seventeen of their dead soldiers, fifty-odd mus? kets and a huge number of cartridges, a large quantitv el cups and other material of war; also a battle ila?, which was left unrolled. Firin? was kept up Incessantly, and thc enthuslasjn of our troops increased with each charge." But their successes were not the forerunners of victory. When so much hud been accomplished; when the .Spanish soldiers bad been driven from the heights, their ting had been shot away and their fire had been fora while silenced, the ammu? nition of the Cubans began to grow scarce. It was then resolved to make au entrance through the sides or the houses. The work ortearlnjr down thc wall wus h<">giin, but just when a breach was nearly made, the commander-in-chief gave orders to retreat, he having been advised of the approach or reinforcements of fresh troops. The dispatches report that thc troops were at Urst determined to disobey the order, so confident were they ol speedy "victory. The retreat, or course, was made in "gou: order."' EXECUTION Ol' PRISONERS. The Cubans carried off upward or two hundred arms from the military hospital. Adosen or more flags und a quantity or small things. Twenty seven prisoners taken were shot lu retaliation, Cubaus having been killed by the enemy within the walls of the prison. The enemy confessed to a loss of one hundred and two killed; the Cubans or twenty-six killed and eighty-seven wonnded. Many of "the Spanish troops were killed by the bursting or shells. THE rOUCY Ol' ASSASSINATION. It is asserted that the pian of General Caballero de Bodas ls to get rid of the Cuban chief by ussas siltation. Brigadier-General Luis Figucrdo, it is said, was the Ilrst selected for the assassins. Ou this point the official report says: "A Spanish soldier, who had deserted and join ed lils command, became inspired with a love for the General, a\d voluntarily confessed tiiat the object of his enlisting was to assassinate him. It is unnecessary to say that the Intended assassin was executed." Other attempts to assassinate are thus reported About the middle ot July four men deserted the camp or General Modesto Diaz. After two months' absence they presented themselves In the cauipof General Louis Marcano, successor to General Diaz In command or the Buyanio Dlstrlc . They said they had remained on the Manzanillo roads an laid ambushes for smull bodies of Spaniards. . rew days alterward General Marcano was pro vided with a camp guard to take the place or his eseort. which bo had sent off to reconnoitre, and > theee-tonr uicu were or the number. One of them was mude sentinel, lu the middle or the night the sentinel gave un outcry as a signal of alarm All at llrst supposed that they had been surprised by thc enemy, roi- these four men rushed upon thc general. Tho one In advance was killed by Cap tain Nicholas Chala, when thc other then tied. The Marcano brothers euell received two serious wounds. Not lou?; since another murderer pre sented himself to the general in-ClUef, expressing a desire to join lils escort. Thc villanous appear? ance of the man caused Ins being searched, when a passport was found in his shirt signed by the secretary or General DeRodas. Ile ls now await? ing trial as u spy. From notices received from Manzanillo it H ascertained that thc Spanish au thorities have sent more men to murder General Modesto Diaz. SKIRMISHES AND BATTLES. Successes ol thc Cubans In several skirmishes are reported, in which invariably the loss or the enemy was great, while that of the revolutionists was marvellously small. The camp of General Marcano, at Buena YiMa, was attacked from tht front and rear on the morning of the 2Jd of Sep? tember, and after untiling four hours er more the enemy abandoned the Held, leaving forty horses and some aaiaiunitlou. Before leaving, the ene? my burned a large number or houses and killed thirty countrymen who had taken refuge in them. The town was soon after entirely abandoned by the Spanish troops, wno made their camp at Puerto el Padre. WOMEN KILLED HY TUE SPANISH. It is asserted in thc dispatches that thc span? ish have murdered women und children In this section and committed other atrocities. "Before leaving they assassinated numerous citizens whom they had taken from the neighbor? hood. Among them were seven ladies and live children. Our enemy, lu lils Impotence to con? quer, relates these atrocious deeds as victories, and reports all persons assassinated as killed lu buttle. Among thousands of barbarous acts of this class the case of Don Juan Sanchez Yzagulrre, a distinguished lawyer of Manzanillo, may be mentioned. He had been prostrated for a long time.with a lung complaint, and had retired with his family to his estate, near Sagua. His house was attacked. Ile could not lice. An enemy, a volunteer, once bis friend, endeavored to save him, when both were shot. A iew days after the occurrence the Spanish troops discov? ered some families in the mountains, and de? spoiled them of ail their wearing apparel. The widow of senor Yzagulrre refused to give up her jewels voluntarily, and was brutally forced to resign Hiern. They then compelled her to sign a letter of thanks for their kind intentions, which has since been extensively published. Tills letter of thanks was addressed to the Span? ish chier. Juan Lopez del Compillo, the same who killed her husband. The dispatches, In thc absence or General Ces pedes, are sigued by "Edwardo Agr?mente, sec? retar}' of foreign relations at Guarnianlllo." RITUALISM IX XEll YORK. A Midnight CkrUtuias Mass nt Sf. Al? ban'?. The services at ;?t. Alban s Church,X?'W York, which furnishes the highest expression of Ritual? ism in this country, was thc scene or rather re? markable ceremonies rora Protestant church on Christinas eve. Thccdldce was profusely deco? rated with evergreens and exotic flowers. On the tloor of thc sanctuary, at either anjrle of thc ??lar. stood a large illuminated vase, containing a pyra? mid bouquet ol thc choicest and rarest exotics or great beauty, anil on the retable above Hie altar were two very large fan-shaped bouquets,equally costly and rare. 'Hie altar itself was a perfect blaze of light, having inore thou sixty-live lights about and around ir. A New York paper co:::?!i ues thc account of thc ceremoaics as follows : Precisely at i' o'clock the notes of the "Adeste Fidole**' pealed forth rrom ti:- organ, and the I procession entered thc church, consisting of thc Uracifer, in purple cassock and laced coila; two Decolytcs, lu scarlet cassocks and eottas, curry Ins lighted taper!': Truriier, Incense and Boat j Dearer, swinging incense: foar Acolytes, ten cha. j risien, lu blue casnocks and surplices, several I priests, and lastly, lite Sub-Deacon. Btfcoii undi Celebrant. Waco ail had taken their scats m thc ! ciioir. thc first solemn vespers of the festival were i rendered; a: the termination ot which Father I Morrill, the rector, ascended the pulpit and i preached on "Tile Altar Our Bethlehem.'' laii" ? i a? Ma text. "Let us mw go even yeto IL..'... .,.";.*: and see this th!:!? whir-a cai <: r.a-: ci '? nts. ii. ic. 1 " ; Attie Mbi-luslcn of tito Father Mor rili, vested in a magu'-...e"t "j ir er satin coi?.-. ' heavily trimmed wiO. real gold MUT sporoacU- 1 ed thc altar, attested by the acolj te*"- and incense ! j b?arers, and, immediately ilie grand tones of Peribenu'.i KagniaYul ecli'.fd ihwi?? n? ? inive, lacease v. iug ": tl:;; same lia?C nSVrcd by tko , oiac.-K-.. AI r.- couclusloii Mrs choir retired, I si'-yiiug "ASI My ?.ar;. ..- a r ? ?siounl. At mi'Jnizht Hie i hoir nguiu . r.UTcd Hie church I in the s ime order us before, etuziui: ti e prece* I siena! aja-i, ami iheu: -Ailie ?ii ie. for Thy functions of Solemn High Mass was men com? menced, Father Morrill, celebrant : Father Noyes, deacon; Father Downie, sub-deacon. The vestments worn ai this service were costly and magnificent to a degree, having, been worked especially for st. A'ban's at the Convent of st. Margaret, East Grinstead, England. The chasu? ble and heavy laced alb o? the celebrant were unusually rich'and costly. No more solemn and imposing function has ever yet been witnessed in any Episcopal church in this country, its effect be? ing greatly heightened by thc intense devotion or the congregation. The music throughou' wa? admirably rendered by the choir, which includes three bovs,brothers, who should be the envy of manv a neighboring church. The number of com? municants was very large, nearly one hundred and flfw persons having approached the aitar. At the conclusion of High Mass the choir retired, singing Nunc DimiUiS. THE LABORING J'EOPLE ARRO AD. English Operatives and their Wages What Ale anti Amusements Cost the English Mechanics-English Servants -A Glance at Domestic Details. A letter trom Sheffield, England, to a Pitts? burg paper, says; No part of England is so rich in mechanical In? terest as birmingham and Sheffield. Sheffield is to the workshops of Pittsburg what New Castle ls to the coal mines. At I'lttsburg "you are in the habit or boasting of a three or Ave million tow. TUe rich stores or coal Ivlnjt In the neighborhood of this city and Durham yield upwards of sixteen million ions annually, the' greater portlun of which is oonveved away by sea. The workshops or Sheffield afford even a stronger contrast to those of Pittsburg. At least two thousand work? men are cmplovcd in Sheffield In the manufacture of spring knives alone. The life of a cutler is a hard one. Thc registry of deaths shows this. It is stated a? a positive fact that thc number #f cutlers lu Sheffield is less now than lt waa twenty years ago. When, with the curiosity natural to my countrvinen, I inquired into the cause or the decrease iii the force. I was referred by un in? telligent workman to an extract Dom an English '.blue Cook," bearing upon the condition ol the English working classes. From this 1 was led to believe that the causes operating to diminish the force are, lu many instances, thc result of ne? glect, ignorance, and occasionally for the lack of the common necessaries ofllfe. It ls only within a recent period, I am informed, that funs had been Introduced to drive away the fine particles of steel aud stone dust which are so destructive to human life. These were first put up by the workmen. A great deal of the grinding is done on dry stones, and wherever these are used, fans are essential preventatives of premature disease and death. Children of all ages are to be round in the workshops of Sheffield employed In thc un? healthy occupation of grinding cutlery-poor, wan, sicklv looking lads-who work for three or four shilling.-: per week, mr ten, twelve or thirteen hours per day. 1 asked one of these kids one day, who was grinding scis? sors, - Mow long have you bceu at this bu? siness;"' ?.! don't know; ever since 1 can remember." "And how old are you '." "Four? teen." The ignorance of the workmen ls pitiable, as pitiable as their poverty. Some of them are so Ignorant as to bc unable to answer questions such us any schoolboy in the United States would re? spond to promptly; ns, for instance, the names of relgntug monarchs, the ruler of their own coun? try, the established religion, Ac, Ac. Boys *f twelve aud fourteen nie unable to tell the name of their native country. Such, In brief, ls the extent of the Information possessed by some of the competitors or American mechanics, their very poverty aud degradation Instead of ap? pealing to the sympathies of their employers, In many instances only serves to render the task of beating down their prices easier. One sees what material was at hand herc for building up trades'unions. Over worked, ill-fed and under? paid, it required no cxtradordlnary talent to ex? cite the worst passions of these pauper workmen; for the majority of them to-day can barely earn the necessaries ef life. Fancy the father or seven children toiling eleven hours a day for three shillings und sixpence. The cutler who realizes eighteen shillings or a pound per week, Heady wages, counts himself fortunate. KATES OK I.ABOlt. One thing slrlkes me as remarkable in my jour? neyings:-the variation In the price of labor. In some of the cathedral towns, and in districts re? mote from the great commercial and manufac? turing centres, carpenters, jnaswrers, palmers, bricklayers ami masons receive less than three fourths the amount paid In thc great cities. This, I am told, is owing to thc high prices pre? vailing In thc business centres. On the other hand, the mechanic-say the carpenter-who is employed in a country village is. entitled lo cer? tain perquisites denied his brother in the city, and not uufrequentlv quits lils work when a given amount ls accomplished. This ls a common occurrence especially in some of the agricultural districts. When a laborer (or with us a field hand) has accomplished what ht; considers a fair day's wor?, he goes home or Idles lils time. Thc pay of the furut hand is scant, but as inuny of them have a patch of ground adjoining their cot? tages, which is made ready for the seed by their employer, so that the only outlay is the cost of the seed, they manage to gain a comfortable liv? ing when they are industrious and frugal. WHAT ALS AND TORTE ll COST ENGLISH WORKMEN. The great curse of English operatives is ale and porter, and the so-called amusements. This ls particularly noticeable in thc manufacturing towns. The puddler, roller or shingler, who makes wages such as should suffice to support him iu his old agc. ls sure to be familiar with thc liveliest tap rooms, and accustomed to running up a weekly peere lhat taxes his family with a filth, perhaps a fourth of his earnings. Thc amount of ale and porter Imbibed by the opera? tives of thc English rolling mills is absolutely frightful. Every one drinks. Satr-lay afternoon and Sunday ls given up to the n,: : systematic swilling. Hy Monday, however, the bout is over, and the men arc at work again. I am inclined to think that ir it were not for thc guzzling propen? sities of English operatives, they would not fall so far behind American mechanics in securing comfortable homes. The moment an English workman leaves the mill, foundry, or forge, he may bc found, as a rule, adding" to this score. The passion for amusement is surprising. What with circuses, side shows, races, rat pits, and nondescript performauces of every description, generally o?an indifferent, though not positively evil character, fhe English operatives in the large cities are never at a loss where to direct their steps. As a rule, they live but for the day. giving no heed to the morrow, careless what it inav have m store for them. A NOVEL SYSTEM. Iii a number of large cities, in every one in fact, including my present abiding place, my attention was directed to a somewhat novel system pre? vailing among lue B?OCmakcrs, tailors and va? rious oilier sedentary occupations. Take the first mentioned us un Illustration. A shoemaker visits any large city in search of employment. Having secured an employer, he next procures a "sit llug." i. e. shop-room in an apartment with ten, twenty or fifty of his feUow-craftsmeu. Bay In garret or upper room. He pays for the *-*?ltiiiiir."* or bench, perhaps two nhilhngs a week. Ile pays six pence or nine pence for his cooking, and pro? vides his landlady with thc exact amount neces? sary to purchase his morning, noonday and evening meal, lie knows the cost to a farthing, orders ni*breakfast, duiner or supper to suit his whim, pays over thc amount, an-i has it set up before Iiiin. LIVING RATES. Prices of all kinda have advanced greatly in England during the past few years. The rates of labor have advau ed, aid linn-'rates kcCppaCd With them. A sack of flour (twenty stunt-, 1:10 pounds) varies according to quality, from two pounds to two rounds six shillings ($12 and $P) MI.) Slams range from ten peuce io a shil? ling p'-r pound. 1 am told that thc best son,.. times brings thirteen and fourteen pence. Choice steak nine and len pi ncc. Itoiliug meal from six to seven, roast eight pence per pound. Vegeta? bles are generally cheaper than with u?. Linter vanes greatly. In this section of thc country it is worth from Qflccn to eighteeu pence per pound, which, convened iutu currency, is a trifle more than the average pi ices in the States. Pish ls Hie soleclicau article, and these sometimes goto waste. The high price of meat ls doubtless su purinduccd by thc cattle disease. Mom: DISASTROUS JXCENMARWIL-On Mon? dar night, the suth instaut, ihe gin-bouse of Mrs. Stanmore Watson, living un the Ridge, was flred aud burne I to Hw ground. Willi the gin-house wcrecuummcd twelve bales of conon, uud cotton sce-l from alwul sixty bali s of cotton; loss esti? mated at about ?he.-". Suspicion points so strongly toa negro man named Harkness Net tani as being tl:-.- incendiary, that thc s;;id negro man has liesn nm : J and lodged in ..iii at this place.-?.t'j. MU .i itvrtiscf. pQ* OFI'-Cf? C ?ii ?F OF fOT.it E, CUJLfiLUsT?f?, ?LCKMHEi: :\ lStft.-^'OTtc^'. ;\:; blotrii . vi trumpets and oilier unusual nobes in thc \';ic:m<j ol Ute Academy af Music is hereby prohibited, us :'. :? ; : . annoy thc audience ami interrupt th? peace of thtse who seek c:i;. ; ;:i then lu. All I ; offending will bc arri ly u.-.l.t cf thc May? r. li. \Y. HENDRICKS, dedin Chief of IV:--.-. par AWAY Win; UNCOMFORTABLE Scut postpaid cn receipt of io cent.". Address Dr. E. li. FOOTE, No. ?20 Lexington avenue, New v deo ', w fin-nrjs i-ticimco. LEOARB-GOODWYN".-On 'Thursday, thc 23d December, by the Rev. S. Mellichanipe, at Fort Motte, the residence of thc bride's father. THOM? AS K. LEGARE to M. ANNA, youngest daughter of Ur. T. J. Goodwyn, of Oraugeburg. ?nncral Notices. ENGLISH.-Died, at her residence on .South Ray, on thc Suth Instant, Mrs. HARRIET S. ENG? LISH, relict of thc late Janies English, aged 75 years ami l month. pB* THE RELATIVES, FRIENDS AND acquaintances and those of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Horlbeck, and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Addison, and the congregations of the Baptist Churches, are in? vited to attend her Funeral THIS MORNING, at 12 o'clock, at the First Baptist Church, Church street._decSl * CHEW.-Died, on the morning 0 December 30, lseo, Mrs. FRANCES CHEW, wife of TUos. H. Chew, aged 65 years and 10 months. pS- THE RELATIVES, FRIENDS AND acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. R. Chew are respectfully Invited to attend the Funeral Ser? vices of Mrs. CHEW, at Bethel (M. E.) Church, T1116 AFTERNOON, at half-past 3 o'clock. dec3l ?_ ?bitnarrj. LEGARE.-Departed this life, on the morning of December ?fit?, at the residence of her niece, In this city, after a protracted and painful Illness, Miss SARAH HILL LEGARE, aged eighty-one years and eighteen days. Her loug life was spent in untiring efforts for the comfort and improvement of others. The evening or tier days round her at the foot of the Cross, where she found rest aud perfect peace. "How can ye monrn beloved ones ted To realms more par?, a home more fair ? How can ye call the parted, dead. Who Ute, who lore, who wait you there ?" *.* Special Notices. ps- UNION BANK OF SOUTH CARO? LINA, CHARLESTON, DECEMBER 30, 18fl9.-Tbl9 Bank will be closed on SATCSDAT, 1st proximo, ((few Year's Day.) Notes and Acceptances paya? ble on that day must bc anticipated. ,y IL D. ALEXANDER; decal 1_Cashier. per UNION BANK OF SOUTH CARO LINA.-The Board of Directors having declared a SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND or FIVE PER CZNT. on the present Capital or this Bank, the same will be paid to the Stockholders on and after MONDAY, 3d proximo. H. D. ALEXANDER, dec312tutus3_Cashier. ~pS- NOTICE.-OFFICECOUNTY COM MISSIONERS. FIREPROOF BUILDING, CHARLES? TON, S. C., December 20, 1869.-All persons Re? tailing LIQUORS in the County are hereby called upon to toke out Licenses lor one year, from 1st January, 1870. Every violation of the law relative to these Li? censes will be prosecuted and the penalty strictly enforced. F. LANCE, dec23_Clerk Board C. C. ps- OFFICE SOUTHWESTERN UAIL ROAD BANK, CHARLESTON, S. C., DECEMBER 23,1S69.-Notice is hereby given that on and alter thc 1st January, 1870, the Transfer Books of the Southwestern Railroad Bank and the Seuth Caro? lina Railroad Company will bc closed till a new list of the Stockholders be completed. J. IL HAPLESTON, decil rmw4 Cashier. pa- OFFICE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY, CHARLESTON, DECEMBER 15, 18?9. Thc Office of this Company has been REMOVED from No. 147 Meeting street to No. 81 Hasel street, Immediately In rcaT or the- Pavilion Hotel. - T. D. GILLESPIE, declO 10 Agent. PS- NOTICE.-ALL PERSONS HAV? ING claims against thc Estate or Dr. J. L. NOW? ELL, late of St. James Santee, will present them to thc undersigned properly attesteiLwltliin the time prescribed by law. All indebted re said Es? tate will please make payment at once. E. W. NOWELL,) KxecutorB dec7 imo L. c. NOWELL. ) R*ECUIORG PB- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, LEXINGTON CODNTY-In Trobate Court-Ex parte JAMES 1NARINET and JURIAH E. INABI NBT-Petition for Purtltion of Real Estate.-It ap? pearing to thc satisfaction of thc Court that CAROLINE, ISABELLA, JURIAH and JOHN G KU HRS, lour or the defend a 111 s in the above e? tltled case, arc residents out of and beyond th? limits of this State, on motion of Meurs. DBTRBV ILI.E A SlSTRCXK for the petitioners: It is ordered, that thc said ISABELLA, JURIAH, CAROLINE and JOHN GEMERS, do appear, plead, answer or demur to the said petition within forty days from the publication of this order; and In default thereof a judgment pro confesto will be entered against them. ADAM BPI RD, novlO rrj Jndgo of Probate. L. C. pa- SOUTH CAROLINA, BEAUFORT COUNTY.-In Equity.-W. F. HUTSON, Trustee, vs. P. O. CRADDOCK, ct al.-Hill for Forcclosnrc and Sale.-It appearing to my satisfaction that P. O. CRADDOCK and W. R. KALLON, parties defendant lu this case, are absent from and re? side beyond tho limits or this State, it ls ordered, on motion of Messrs. Colcock A Dutson, com? plainant's solicitors, that they do appear and plead; answer or demur to this said bill, within rorty (40) days rrom the date or this order, or the said bill will bc taken against them pro confesso. H. G. JUDI?, C. C. P. and Ex. Off. Register Court of Equity for Beaufort County. December 7,1*60._decl0.20.aijan9.19 pa* I'SITED STATES OF AMERICA. SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT-IN EQUITY.-P. A 8. GREEN VS. TUB BANK OF GEORGETOWN, ET AL.-In pursuance or au order in the above stated case to me directed, by the Hon. George S. Bryan, Culled Mates Judge of and for thc District afore? said, notice la hereby given to all creditors hold? ing.('.aims against the said Haul: of Georgetown, to prove them liefere me, at Charleston, on or be? fore .he ll rsl day of March.' A. D., 1*7", or bc for. ever barred of the benefit of thc decree in this cause. DANIEL HORLBECK, Clerk of the District Court or thc D.S., deed* i'll For South Carolina District. ??TSHIPPERS PER STEAATERS DIC TATOR, CITY POINT and PILOT BOY arc hereby notified that no freight will bc received after sun? set on thc days of their sarong. deco J. 1?. AIKEN A CO., Azents. pg- TO PRINTERS.-IF YOU WANT NEWS, BOOK. CAF, DEMI and MEDIUM PAPERS, Ulli Heads, Statements, Cards, Caril Board, Print? ing Material, Binding, Ruling and Cutting, go to EDWARD PERRY, No. 155 Meeting street, oppo site Charleston Hotel, Charleston, S. C. det 14 CHIOS MANHOOD.-A MEDICAL ESSAY cn Hu: Cause a:id Cine of Decline in Premature Man, thc treatment or Nervous and Physical Dc Milty, Ac. "There is no member of society ey whom this book will not b% round useful, wiiethcr such per "" IhC relation Of Prient Preceptor or i icwy man."-Medical Times and Gazette. Sea: us mail <m receipt of llTij 1 mts. Address rv Atuuor, Dr. tl DcV. CURT!*, Washington. D. C. " scptliyr .TIOGREATSOUTHEliN REM EDY lACOB'S CHOLERA. DYSENTERY AND DIAlt I'.HGIA CORDIAL.-Tills article, so well know, sud Idshlj fcii.-.'.-tti::- '.ghout Hie Southern State* is a Sovereign Remedy for the above <ll<< :>.s:-<. is now offered 10 the whole country. It is invaluable to every lady, both married and single. No family can afford to be without it, r.:id non* iv:'.! whom Rs virtues ave known. Fur sale by -:: Druggists and general dealer?. DOW;:: A MOISE, c. til SmosDaC General Agents. ~i JJ LL HU ~\ Ul IL ty. '^PEOPLE'S NATIONAL BANK OF CHARLESTON, S. C.-This Bank will be CLOSED as customary on NEW YEAR'S DAY (To-morrow.) The maturities of thc Uay will have to bc antici? pated. By order. ikcCl 1 U. G. LOPER, Cashier. jSJT-PEOPLE'S NATIONAL BANK OF CHARLESTON, S. C.-Thc Board of Directors har? ing declared a SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND of SIX PEU CIS NT. on the Capital Stock of the Bank for the past six months, the same will be paid on and after the Cd January next. By arder. dcc31 H. G. LOPER, Cashier. ?S* NOTICE.-THE PUBLIC IS HERE by cautioned against Trading for a NOTE signed by us, for one hundred and seventy-nine 20-100 dollars, and given to A. ZWINGMANN, as the consideration for said Note has failed, and the money due by us stopped in our hands. de?31 3* R. RDGERO k 00. ^NOTICE-ALL PERSONS ARI hereby cautioned against crediting any of the Crew of the British Bark YCMTJRL. as no debts of their contracting will be paid by the Captain or Agent. R. T. WALKER. dc?31_ ?m~ PERSONS HAVIXG CHANCES TO the large DOLL, to be Rallied for the benefit of thc German Ladles' Society, arc notilcd that the Raille will take place at 3 o'clock THIS AKTS* NOON, at Mr. KALB'S Sto-e, St. Philips street above Yanderhorst. dec311* ^CONSIGNEES PER STEAMER SEA GULL, from Baltimore, are hereby notified that she is THIS DAY discharging cargo at Pier No. 1, Union Wharves. All Goods not taken away at sunset will remain on wharf at Consignees'risk. dec30 2_MORDECAI A CO., Agento. ^FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHARLESTON.-CHARLESTON, DKCEMBER 29, 18?y.-This Bauk will be closed on SATURDAY next, New Year's Day. The business of that day must therefore he anticipated. WILLIAM C. BREESE, decso Cashier. ^JSfr-THE SOUTn CAROLINA LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY, CHARLESTON, DECEMBER 30,1869.-This ofilce will se closed on SATURDAY next, New Year's Day. Paper payable on that day must be anticipated. THOMAS R. WARING, dec30 2 Cashier. ?SS- OFFICE CHARLESTON GAS? LIGHT COMPANY, DKCEMBER 28, 1869.-The Board of Directors having declared a Dividend of FIFTY CENTS per Share on the Capital Stock ef of this Company, the same will be paid to Stock? holders on and after Monday, 10th prex. The Books of Transfer will be closed from this date until the 10th prox. W. J. HERIOT, decso ll secretary and Treasurer. ?&- NOTICE.-OFFICE SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON RAILROAD COMPANY, CHARLESTON, S. C.-The COUPONS for Interest on thc Bonds of the Savannah and Charleston Rail.oad Company FIRST MORTGAGE, which mature January 1st, 1870, will be paid on presen? tation at the banking house or H. H. KIMPTON, Financial Agent State or South Carolina, No. 9 Nassau street, New York. S. W. FISHER, dec2713 Treasurer. EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION. The CELEBRATION OF EMANCIPATION DAY will take place on SATURDAY, January' L W??. Tho line-witt be formed at the cerner of-Whorm and Meeting streets, at 8 o'clock A. M., aud the procession will move off at 0 o'clock, and march through the principal streets lo the Military Hall, where au oration will be delivered at 10 o'clock. The various Companies, Societies and Organiza? tions, and the citizens generally, are respectfully invited to participate. Seats will be provided especially for ladles. T. E. DIXON, Chairman Committee of Arrangements. de(->9 wfi* ?-b- NOTICE.-ALL PERSONS HAV? ING claims against the Estate or O. J. CH A KKK will present them, properly attested, within thc time prescribed by law, aud all perso i ii debted to said Estate will please make pay m i ll o B. M. WALPOLE, Aiken, S. C., or A. H. HAYDEN, Charleston. MARY A. CBAFEK, Executrix. B. M. WALPOLH, dec20 mwf9 Executor. ?ST ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTIC?.-I hereby give netlce to the Kindred and Cr?ditera of JOHN BELL, late er Colleten County, deceased, that I will apply to thc Judge of Probate fer Col leton County, on thc 10th day of January, 1170, for a final discharge as Administrator of said Es? tate. WM. S. MINUS. declO ftulmo* AWAY WITH SPECTACLES.-OLD Eyes made new, easily, without doctor or medi? cines. Sent postpaid on receipt or 10 cents. Ad? dress Dr. E. B. FOOTE, No. 120 Lexington avenue, New York. decl? wrm3mos ??r IF YOU WANT LAW BOOKS, LAW BLANKS and Legal Printing, go to EDWARD PERRY, No. 165 Meeting street, opposite Charles? ton Hotel. Charleston, S. C. decl4 6mos ?Sar BATCHELORS HAIR DYE.-THIS splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world; the only true and perfect Dye; harmless, reliable, in? stantaneous; no disappointment; no ridiculous tints; remedies the m effects of bad dyes; in? vigorates and leaves the hair soft aud beautiful, black or brown. Sold by all Druggists and Per fumers; and properly applied at Batchelor'^ Wig Factory, No. 10 Bond street, New York. nov20 fmwlyr_ ?JT- IF YOU WANT STRAW, MANIL? LA and all kinds of WRAPPING PAPERS, go to EDWARD PERKY, No. 150 Meeting street, oppo? site Charleston Hotel, Charleston, S. C. deel I limos ?S"ERRORS OF YOUTH.-A GENTLE? MAN who suffered for years from Nervous De? bility, Premature Decay, and all the effects of youthrul Indiscretion, will, for the sake of suffer ing humanity, send Tree to all who need it, thc re? ceipt and directions for making the simple rem? edy by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by the advertiser's experience, can do so by addressing,' with perfect cwnfidcuce, JOHN B. OGDEN, No. -12 Cedar street, New York. nov9 3mo8_ pgr M (LUAU'S GOLDEN COD LIVER OIL.-With Hypo-phosphite of Lime, a groat im? provement; made with the best oil known, lt unites efficacy with pleasant flavor and easy di? gestibility. Suhl by all respectable druggists. J. Mil.HAP'S SONS. No. 1S3 Broadway. declO ftulmo New York. ?ST TO CONSUMPTIVES.-THE AU VERT1SER, having '-cen restored to health in a lew w eeks, by a very simple remedy, after having suffered several years with a severe lung auve? rn, aud that dreadful disease, consumption, is anxious to make known to his fellow-suiTcrcrstlie means of cure. To ail Who desire it, he will send a copy of the prescription used (f:\-c of charge,) with the direc? tions r>.-r preparing an-1 iiriuz the same, wUlcb Utey will Mini a.sin:: CUR:: ron CGNSOIITIOS, ASTHMA, Bitoxcnrro, &c. The object of the ad? vertiser in sendtog the Prescription Is to beuelli the afflicted, and s;uead information which b< cwuceives io bc invaluable; and lie hopes every sufferer will try his remedy, as ir will cost then nothing, and may prove ablcs-mg. Parties wishing thc prcscrip'ioii, will ?.lease ad dress REV. EDWARD A. WILSON, Williamsburg Kmgs County, New York. novo SmOS pSr CONSIGNEES PER SCHOONER C. E. RAYMOND, from Boston, are hereby uotuteu that she is this day discharging cargo at Brown A Co.'s wharf. AU goods not removed before sun? set will be at owner's risk, and all reclamations must be made on wharf, before removal of same. MOSES GOLDSMITH A S0Nr JCC31 1 Agents. pS- CONSIGNEES PER STEAMSHIP JAMES ADGER are hereby notified that she is discharging cargo THIS DAY at Adgcr"s Benth wharf. Goods uncalled for at sunset will remain on the wharf at their risk. JAMES ADGER A CO., dec3i i_Agents. pW- THE RAFFLE FOR THE MINIA? TURE steamboat EUGENE WARD will take place THIS (Friday) EVENING, at the Opera-Honse Sa? loon, at 8 o'olock. dec311* J** NOTICE.-ALL PERSONS ARE hereby cautioned against purchasing thc Inter? est Csupons, due 1st pros., on the First Mort? gage Bonds of the Savannah and Charleston Rallread Company, numbered from three hun* dred and seventy-seven (37") to four hundred and sixty-six (4ofl) Inclusive, as payment of the same has been stopped. dec3l 3 (Signed) M. K. JESSUP A 00. ^r'JUST OUT.-OHERRY PE CTO RAL TROCHES, superior to ai) others for Golds, Coughs, Sore Throats bronchitis, and Hoarse? ness. None so pleasant. Nose care so qiick. Manufactured by RUSHTON A CO., Astor Howe, New York. No more of those horrible tasted, nauseating Brown Cubeb things. decSO 3mosD*c p9- CITIZENS' SAVINGS BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA, CHARLESTON, 8. C.-OfflC? No. 68 East Bay. Opens Dally from 9 A. M., to 2 P. M; also, Saturday Evenings, from 6 te 8 P. M. The Books of thc Bank will be closed for the pay? ment of Deposits from the 1st te the 12th of Janu? ary, lu order to make the regular semi-annual calculation of Interest, but wul continue to receive, deposits as usual. Interest allowed on deposits Six per cent, compounded semi-annually. - . D. RAVENBL, Jr., decas 8_ Assistant Cashier. pB*TO REMOVE MOTH PATCHES, FRECELES and TAN from the face, use PERRY'S Meth and Freckle Lotion. Prepared only by Br. B. C. PERRY, No. 49 Bond-street, New . rk. Sold by au Druggists. dace 3mos pS-TUE GREAT PICTORIAL ANNU? AL.- HOSTETTER'S United States Almanac for 1870, for distribution, gratis, throughout the United States, and all civilized countries of the Western Hemisphere, ls now ready for distribu? tion, and all who wish to understand the trna philosophy or health should read and pender the valuable suggestions lt contains. In addition to an admirable medicinal treatise on the causes, prevention and cure or a great variety of diseases, lt embraces a large amount of Information inter? esting to the merchant, the mechanic, the miner, the farmer, the planter, and professional maa; and the calculations have been made for such me? ridians and latitudes as are most suitable for a correct and comprehensive National Calendar. The nature, uses, and extraordinary sanitary effects of HOSTETTER'S STOMACH RITTERS, the staple tonic and alterative of more than han* the Christian world, are fully set forth In its pages, which arc also Interspersed with pictorial illustrations, valuable recipes for the household and farm, humorous P.iee lotes, and other in? structive and amusing fading matter, original and selected. Among the annuals appearing with the opening of the year, this ls one of the most useful, and mav be had for the astong. The proprietors, Messrs. UOSTETTER A SMITH, en reoeiplef a two cent stamp, will forward a o?py by mail to any persen who cannot procure one in lils neighborhood. The BITTERS are sold In every city, town and villsje. and are extensively used threughout tho catire civilized world, ii ut.'7 OUAC pS* A CARD.-A CLERGYMAN, while residing in South America as a Missionary, discovered a safe and simple remedy for thc eve of Nervous Weakness, Early Decay, Disease of the Urinary and Seminal Organs and the whole train of disorders brought on by baneful and vicious habits. Great numbers have been oared by this noble remedy. Prompted by a desire te benefit the afflicted and unfortunate, I will sea?* the recipe for preparing and using this medicino, in a sealed envelope, to any one who needs it free of charge. Address JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D, Bible House, oct4 3mos* New York City. DrngG, (Erjetmcais, &r. JDUaSRLlVS SOOTHING CORDIAL FOR INFANTS TEETHING. A I. Li VS INFLAMMATION OF THE GUMS, 0HRS3 CHOLIC, CHOLERA INFANTUM, DYSENTERY, AND ALL DISUADES TO WHICH CH I LD KEN ARE SUBJECT WHEN TEETHING. CONTAINS NO ANODYNE. RUSSELL'S SOOTHING CORDIAL is offered to the public witu an absolute guarantee against aU danger from its use. Read thc following certifi? cates: -*Jsj 3j CHARLESTON, May 16, 1868. Mr. J. B. RUSSELL, one of oar careful aud Intel? ligent Pharmaceutists and Apothecaries, hue sub? mitted to my examination the formula for the preparation of a Soothing Cordial prepared and vended by him. It affords me pleasure to express a favorable opinion or it? safe and etUclent adaptation to the particular coses or the diseases or children, whish it ls designed to relieve. E. GEDDINGS, M. D. ' Having had occasion to prescribe RUSSBIX'S Soothing Cordial in severe cases or Bowel Com? plaints In children and delicate reinales, I have been much pleased with its effects. 1 consider tt a valuable medicine in all cases, in which it may be advisable to avoid the use of anodyne, and par? ticularly for family use, as it is perfectly safe. W. T. WRAGG, M. D. CHARLESTON, S. C., 18SS. Dear Sir-I have used your Soothing Cordial for Diarrhoa iu teething children, and lind it a very excellent preparation. It has a great advantage over most preparations of the kind in contalning uo Opium or Narcotic. When these are required they can bc added ia proportions applicable to the case. 1 therefore eau recommend its usc in thc a free Nous for which it is designed. Respectfully veurs, Ac, T. L. OCHER. M. D. CllAULESTON, S. C.. 1868. I certify that I have most successfully used RUSSELL'S Soothing Cordial in thc Summer Com? plaints of infants. He lias fully exhibited the In? gredients of bis remedy, and the tedious method tif preparation. 1 recognize Hi? prescription containing uo anodyne whatever-as a most safe and efficacious one in bowel Affections of children. When much pain or restlessness attends the affec? tion, doses of Paregoric eau bc added to thc pre -ciibed doses of tim Cordial according to the age if the patient. The compound, though more liten, acts in an efficient maimer without any ad? di! iou of anodyne. In the Diarrhoa of the aged, in Increased do?cs. it ls of great value as a remedy; never di-.vgree- - jug with the stomach-increasing appetite, im? proving digestion, ami acting ma slow bat efl oient astringent agent. W. M. FITCH. M. b MOVXT PLEASANT, 8. C, 1868. .Vr. J. H. Russt ll : DBAR Sm-I hare used your Soothing Cordial fur ehlldren extensively in iny practice, an i most cheerfully testify to Hs m -AU*. I have found it. without ;*;n exception, to accomplish ail it claim! .md consider lt superior tu anything lu usc foi children. . ,. . Its freedom from anodyneof any kip.d recom? mends it asa perfectly safe preparation in thc hands of mothers and Inexperienced nurses. Very respectfully, Ac. D. lt. WILLIAMS, M. r>. Made bv J. lt. BUSSELL. ClwmisL gold by Dr. IL BABB,?Wholesale Agint >r tomb. Carolina. tetta