The Charleston daily news. (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, January 17, 1871, Image 3

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O ITV AFFAIRS. Me te or o lo a leal Observations-. ; The following is.tbe War Department weath? er report-divisions of telegrams and reports for the benefit of commerce. Observations taken yesterday, nt 4:51 P. M., local time, at each place: Place of Observation. ip a rr Augusta., Baltimore. Charleston, s. c. B>y West, Fla... New Orleans_ New York. Philadelphia.... Savannah. Wilmington.N.C. Norfolk. 30.14 ">0j 30.1' + 33.0 8 53 30.101? 2s). 93 30.17 30.04 30.04 IN NW sw NW Calm, 'aim. LU't. Pl'St W Pl'St. NW ppst. Nw Calm NW Calm. NW PPsr. Clear. Ciondv. Clear.' Fair. Clear. Fair. Clear. Cloudy. Cloudy. Barometer corrected lor elevation and tempe? rature. Meetings Thia Day. Vigilant Fire Company, at 7 P. M. Farmers' Fertilizer Company at 7 P. M. Union Chapter, at 7 P. M. Auction Sales This Day. Leitch A Bruns will sell at ll o'clock, at the old Postofllce, real estale. Laurey A Alexander will sell at io o'clock, at their store, bacon, butter, Ac. Macqueen .t Rlecke will sell at 9 o'clock, at their stores, hams, starch, Ac. John G. Mllaor * Co. will sell at io o'clock, af their store, clothing, dry goods, Ac. H. H. OeLeon will sell at ll o'clock, at the old Pcfciofflce, real estate. . John S. Ryan will sell at ll o'clock, at the old Postofllce, real estate. A. C. McGilivray will sell at ll o'clock, at the old Postofllce, real estate. P. B. Lalanc A Co. will sell at 0 o'clock, at their store, sugar, molasses, Ac. A. H. Abrahams A Sons will sell at io o'clock, at their store, dry goods, hosiery, Ac. RANGE OF THE THERMOMETER at Joseph Black? man's drug store, No. 33 Broad street, January 16th: At S O'clock, 3?; 10, 41; 12. 49; 2, 53; 4,64; 6, 52; 8, 48._ COTTON For THE CONTINENT.-Messrs. Le sesne & Wells cleated yesterday, for Amsterdam, the Bri; isa bark Agnes Campbell, with 2073 bales upland cotton. ACKNOWLEDGMENT."-The treasurer of thc Lee Monument Association respectfully acknow? ledges the following donations : First Presbyte? rian Church, Charleston, $50; from Edgefleld Courthouse $43. The whole amouut collected thus far ls $1057 79. COTTON FOR LIVERPOOL_There was cleared yesterday, by Messrs. W. B. Smith A Co., the ship John Sidney, for Liverpool, with 330 bags sea Island and 2812 bales upland cotton; and by Mr. R. T. Walker, the British brig Cecilia, for thc same port, with 83 bags sea Island, 423 biles up? land cotton, 233 bbls. rosin, and 93 bags cotton seed. UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER.-Bolar Green and James Powell were brought before Commis? sioner Portecus yesterday morning, charged with voting when under age at the Fording Island poll, Blaufort County, during the late election. Green was proved by the testimony of several respect? able planters to be fully twenty-three years of age, and he was discharged. The evidence against Powell showed that he was but seventeen years, and he was forthwith bound over to appear for trial at the May term of tho United States oourt. MURDER ON PINE ISLAND, S. C.-The Savan? nah Republican, or Sunday, says: ' It will per- , haps be remembered that, in October last, we published an account or the shooting or two ne? groes on Pine Island, in South Carolina, while they were engaged Ia stealing a hog, the property of Mr. Isaac Tuten, it appears that the cousin of one of the negroes shot determined to avenge the death or his relative, and, on Monday last, ac? complished his purpose with ratal result, shooting Mr. Isaac Tuten in thc left side and killing him Instantly. Itter accomplishing his purpose, he made his escape, informing two children or the murdered man that he had accomplished the deed, and telling them where to And the body. The deceased leaves a wife and six children al? most In destitution." DISTURBANCE ON A STEAMER.-On Tuesday last the steamer Argo was making her regular Inland trip from this city to Edisto Island, when several colored passengers became rather noisy on board. Thc pyty were apparently well sup? plied with tu? 4rd?nL-?ad were engaged la's very exciting political discussion. The cursing and swearing with which their arguments were replete became d-sagrceabie to-jae. cabla passen? gers, and the negroes were requested, by the captain, to move to the forward nar: of Lheiioat. This they refused to dodn ah -tusch i Ufe mariner, ami a considerable fracas ensued, In-.which pistols and knives were drawn. By the assistance of two coustablcs, luckily on board, the captain and engineer were enabled to quail the disturbance,, and the remainder of the Journey*, passed of; quietly. , -fr* UNITED STATES ?OOAT.-The District Court was opened at io o'clock yesterday morning, his Honor Judge Bryan presiding. . Ex parte T. J. Mc.Mil au. Proceedings on mo- ' rion or petitioner's counsel were dismissed. Ex parte J. E. 1 acke, lu re BeoJ. -O. Mordecai, bankrupt. Petition to pay costs and fees referred to registrar to inquire Into and report. In re McCarthy A Roy, bankrupts. Ordered, that Sheriff Mackey do show cause on the nth ins'ant, before this court, why the order proposed, disallowing the commissions charged and retain ed by him iu bis return of sal:s, should not be granted. Three petitions on the part of J. W. Tomkin s, L. 8. Hill and Wm. C. Mitalell, Jr., all cr Edgefleld, were referred to the registrar to report, and a final hearing ordered to take place before the court on the 18th of February. United States' vs. Dublin Eason. Cuffes Simons, Isaac Jenkins and Prince White, for interfering with the managers of .election. Isaac Jenkins net guilty; three others guilty, and were forthwith ' committed to jail. j The United States vs. seven boxes or tobacco, information for violation of the Internal revenue laws. J. H. L. Fuller was adjudged Informer, and the clerk ordered to pay to him the moiety of the proceeds of the sale of tho tobacco now remain? ing In the court._*_ * Hotel Arrivals, January 16. HILLS ?0P3B W. W. McMahon, Philadelphia E. B. PoDd, Atlanta; B. W. Reid, Georgia; C. OoUaiddJi, S. S. Wiley, New York; H. M. Dorland. s. D. Ross, Philadelphia, L. Chamberlain, wire, daughter and servant, New York; H. S. Brown, Portland; J. A. Post, E. H. Clark, MiS3 Clark, Jersey City; C. W. Kennedy, Savannah. PAVILION HOTEL. L. H. Deschamp and'lady,' Clarendon; Oliver Hewitt, Graham's; J. W. Thorpe and wire, H. T. Allen and wire, W. H. Cooper and wire, 0. H. Drew, W. H. Crane, M. O'Reardon, S. F. Wile, St. ' Stephens; E. G. Cain, Bonneau's; rid. Horan, Jos. H. Rennie, J. H. Jones, Oates's Troupe; S. P. Smith, Bonneau's Depot. ' CHARLESTON HOTEL. Jos. Chesnnt, Camden; S. J. Patterson, Ker? shaw; E. D. Nlxoo, Baltimore; Jas. Oantey, E. B. Cantey, T. J. Ancrum,^., B. J. Matb'aon, Cam? don; James A. Oates-and wife, M. J. Fogarty, YorkviUe,N. Y.;F. Catting and. wire, San Fran? cisco; Miss M. A. Frost, Woburn, Mass.; Sydney M. Smith, San Francisco; E. P. Harllae, Mar's Bluff; D. Goodrleh, wITe and child, Mllwaukle, Wis.; 8. S. W. Scott, New Orleans; J. McLaughlin, Savannah; P. Norton^Norwich, Conn.; F. S. Norton, Middletown; J. W. Fergnson, Master P. P. Chambers, Darling toa; j. B. Sa-dy, New York; Wm. H. GUdersleeve, Phosphatevl'le; J. H. Burck halter, Wldlaton. ? MO* FOR LATER LOCALS, gm FOURTH PAOE. PERSONAL.-General James Chesnut arrived in the city last evening, and is staying at the Charleston Hotel._ PR?SENTATION".-Captain, fi. A. M. Estes,.of the istu United states Infantry, stationed at co lumbla, has received from his company a gold watch and chain upon the occasion ol his being mustered out of service. THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF CHARLESTON.-The annual meeting of this society ivas held yester? day. Alter transacting a part of the business before lt, the meeting adjourned to meet again in two weeks' time. ? RECKLESS DRIVING.-Saturday aftormjon, F. L. Meyers, while driving his dray around the cor? ner of John and Meeting streets, run over a child of Mr. Andrew Farley, who was rannlng across the streH. The little fellow was taken np, and is thoutrht to be seriously injured. The matter was reported at the Guardhouse, and after a hearing yesterday morning. Meyers was lined $5 by the Mayor. A claim for damages was made ou the part of tlie relatives or the child, but could not be taken cognizance of by the Mayor, who referred toe claimant to a trial Justice. MONEY STO;.EN.-Rebecca Brown was ar? rested and taken to the Guardhouse on Sunday I night charged with stealiu< 512 75 In currency ! from the residence or Mr. Issertel, on East Bay. She was brought bsfore the Mayor next morning, aud, upon examination, lt was shown that a lady residing with Mr. Issertel had this money stolen from- her, and there being no one who knew of the money but a servant girl named Rebecca Brown, the latter was arrested. The money was not recovered from her, and, for want of further evidence In the matter, the Mayor adjourned the case until to day. A BEWITCHING BCNCH OP BANANAS.-Messrs. Bayer & Kressol,. the well-known Market street fruit dealers, have left at THE NEWsoince, for ex? hibition, a bunch of bananas, thc peculiarity or which is that the fruit ou one sido ls of the yel? low variety, and on the other side of the red variety. Ti?e ret?s and the yellows flourish ami? cably together, and will cau-:e the mouth or a connoisseur to water distressingly. A bunch cf this kind has not bein met with f jr many year?. It was brought ont In Bayer & Kreasel's Une schooner, the Daylight, Captain McFadden, which arrive ! at this port, from Baraco.i, on Saturday, with a large cargo of bananas, cocoinnts, Ac. SEVERELY BURNED.-A lew evenings ago, Bridget Dennis, who resdies at the east end of tinsel street, fell asleep in front of the fire, and only awoke in time to save herself from a palnrnl death. Uer clothing had taken fire, and the flames were spreading rapidly over her whole person. She managed to extinguish the fire, but not wlihont pain;ul and extensive burns In differ? ent parts of her body. Her sufferings were very severe, and were made worse by want of atten tentlon and her extreme destitution. She was discovered on Sunday, by the kind Sisters cf Mercy, who reported the case to the City Hospital, whither she has been conveyed, aud where she ls now doiug well. PARADING FIRE COMPANIES.-Yesterday after? noon the regular quarterly parade of the Comet Fire Company took place. They turned out near? ly ninety men, and mude a Uno show In their white coats and black pants. Hie United and the Ashley participated in tho parada by Invitation, and In the evening there was a friendly trial of their respect!-e machines In Broad street. The colored members of thc ? ommunity turned out in Immense numbirs, and tuc wide street was pack? ed with a dense mass of variegated humanity, which utterly precluded the passage of vehicles or pedestrians. The performance of thc dltTerent en? gines was very creditable, ami each stretin was hailed with shouts loud enough to bring st. Mi? chael's st -eple down about thc ears of the crowe'. A SAD ACCIPENT.-We regret to learn that Mr. John King, of the South Carolina Railroad Company, was knocked down by dray No. CIS, at the corner of King and Ann streets yesterday. The wheel rested for a moment on Mr. King's breast, but, fortunately, did not pass over him. Mr. King was picked up at once by some of the railroad officers, and was sent iu a carriage to his home. Ic i- believed that Mr. King ia uot seriously hurt. Mr. King is now In his eighty-fourth year. He was the first Charleston ageut of the South Caro? lina Railroad Company, and has ticen In the ser? vice of the company slu :e thc beginning of work upon the line Mr. King ts undoubtedly the old? est, as he is certainly one or the most highly re? spected, or the railroad mon in thc State. CONFIRMATIONS UV THE SENATE.-Tho Co? lumbia Union 2tve> the followlug as a correct list of the continuations by the Senate, In Executive session, on Saturday last : Darlington County. Joshua Wright, County Treasurer. Trial Justices I James S. Fiilebrown, John G. Catlin, D. G. Fiudd. R. D. Rollins, Orrin D. Lee, and S. H. Pressley. Edgefield County.-Trial Justices-Philip A. Eich? elberger, James Haning, John A. Barker, M. M. Padgett, John C. Harris, Lewis Calbrcth, and E. H. Chamberlin. Marlon County.-Trial Justices F.. D. Harlce, Elisha Fryer, 5. J. Bc-rthea, R C. McIntyre, Sumter Jasque, and C. B. Ford. Union County.-Trial Justices-B. P. Rawles, David Johnson, C. S. Grcenlcar, Wilson Alleu, W. A. Bait, and Alfred* Aughtry. Count? Treasurer Thomas McNally. "Rejected-The nomination of S. K. Sasportas as treasurer of Oraugebnrg County. THE DEATH OP MADAME ROCEI:.-We regret to read ia thc Court r des Etacs Unis the an? nouncement of thc death or Madame Roger, the relict of the late Thomas J. Roger, who was so long known as a member of the Urtu of PItray, Vlei A Co., and afterwards as head or the house of T.J.Roger A t'o., or this city. We believe that Mr. Theodore Huchct, thc brother of tho deceased lady, la the only living member of the last named urra. Madame Roger, with her widowed daughter, Madame Mottet, had resided for several years in Fiance, and just previous to the investment of Paris, these ladles took refuge, the one in Rouen and the other in F?catup. Tho excitement con? sequent upon the entry of thc Germans Into Ronen made Madame Roger violently 111, and led to her death on the C h ult. Madame Roger, while In Charleston, was presi? dent for many years cf the Ladles' F roach Beuev lent Society. Polished in demeanor, charitable in word and deed, a thoroughly good and loveable woman, she had a large circle of warm friends who will deeply regret the sad tidings or hrr death. CLCBS AND STARS.-Ono offender was fined $'0 for not haviug a sign over Mu place of busi? ness. Taos. Rooney. J. S. Batler, J. D. O'Brien, Jas. Carr and. Richard Casey, arrested for burglary, forgery and larceny on the South Carolina rail? road, are held for examination. Ben. Jenkins and Jas. Taylor were arrested on Sunday afternoon for indulging in a flsticutr In King street, aud arter spending the night in the lock-up, were brought before the Mayor. Taylor was shown to have played a passive pat t In the affair aud was discharged. Jcnklus was lined $5, which he paid, threatening to take it out or Tay? lor's "hlcfo" at the next opportuuir.y. One abjurer of cold water was taken np from a recumbent position on the sidewalk, at thc corner or East Bay and Market street. Upon being oou fronted with the Mayor, next niornlug, he pleaded "first offence" and wa3 discharged. Another member of thc same fraternity, who could not possibly understand how St. Philip street go: so drunk on Saturday night, was escorted by a friendly policeman to tho Guard? house. In a short time he discovered he was in the wrong house, and left $5 as a security for his appearance. Strange to say he has not claimed the $6. A man was reported for digging and removing clay rrom Slmors street, and after a hearing the case was postponed until to-day. Several ciored women were brought before a tr lal justice for keeping a disorderly and disrepu? table house. Ono named Ro6e was sent to Jail for twenty days, and four of her companions were released on giving security for ?heir future good behavior. CONDITION OF THE CITY. ANNUAL REPORT OF MAYOR PILLS? BURY. Gentlemen of the Council-There Is no teacher more trustworthy to those who are willing lo profit by its lessons than experience. When we first entered upon our official du? ties, most of us were unpracticed in the par? ticular sphere to which we had been called. But now, after haring gained a degree of knowledge, nt least as to the actual condition anti needs of Ute city, lt is lime seriously to direct our attention to such measures as shall be most likely to promote its greater advance? ment. Before entering upon a new year, It may be well to take a retrospect of the j old, in order to avoid any breakers upon ! which we may have drifted to our injury, and to open wider and deeper any channels that ? may have served us, though partially, yet well. FINANCES. First in Importance to any city are Its finances, because upon them depends the ad? vancement of every identical interest. The amount appropriated Tor all purposes of the Eresent year was $769,000. This seems to have sen sufficient, though in some cases, no doubt, more could have been Judiciously ex? pended. At any rate, the general necessities seem to have been well answered. Ol the amount raised it has required $320,000 to moet th* interest upon the city debt, leaving $449, 000 to be applied to the varied purposes of the city government. From this last sum $30,0Ci'i were set apart for general Improvements, and im ess it shall be deemed advisable lo enlarge this particular expenditure, I am of the opin? ion that the same amount lor 1870 will answer the exigencies to be met In 1871, with the ex? ception ol' that part applied to the city debt, of which I shall speak under another head. To raise less might impair the general good, while to raise more would certainly impose a burden upon the people which they are not well able to sustain. IMPROVEMENTS. Under this head I take pleasure in alluding to certain changes for Ihe better which are evident in various parts of the city. Not the least of these is that In King street, from Broad to Calhoun. This, together with the plank road from Vati?erhorst to Line, from thence to the shell road, affords a very com? fortable and agreeable drive ot over six miles, through the entire length of the city, Into the country. Then another pressing need has been sup? plied by the construction of many miles of sidewalk, particularly in the northern and western portions of the city. A large and substantial brick drain has been constructed from the Market directly into the basin above the old Fish Market. This not only affords thorough drainage for the Mar- 1 ket, but it may be rendered available also lor removing the mud from the basin, Alter the channel into thc river shall have been tho? roughly cleared, which could be accomplished at no very great expense by the use of a dredging machine. Thus the basin, a very costly, but hitherto almost worthless structure, might be made to answer many valuable ends. A small appropriation was made to com? mence Improvements around the pond bo tween Beaufafn and Broad streets, and the work has already progressed considerably upon the Rutledge street side. I would recommend that the work be continued till the contem? plated design be executed, as it will not only enhance the value ol property in that vicinity, but also will afford a cool, healthy resort lor the weary, pent-up inhabitants of the city. The widening of King street has been con? stantly advancing, and will, no doubt, ere long be completed. All the preliminaries of the long contem? plated widening of East Bay street have at length been arranged; and nothing is now needed but a comparatively smull appropria? tion for tlie purpose, and the work will be done. Other minor changes have been effect? ed, too numerous to mention, but yet all con? tributing to the general convenience and com? fort. Tiiere are still loud calls for greater outlays; but their answer must depend upon the ability of the city to go outside of what muy bu termed its actual necessities. Among these may be mentioned the- widening of Friend street, tiie extension ol Elayne through Guig nard, the planking of some convenient thoroughfare from King street to Ashley River, raising the causeway in Rutledge street, near Cal ho nu; additional drains through Mary and Morris streets; through Pitt, lrom Montague to Wentworth; from South street to tidal drain; tho niling of various lots, which, in their present condition, retain quantities of stagnant water. All this, and much more, we would gladly accomplish ll the means should be at our command. APPRAISEMENT OF PROPERTY. Much pains and expense have been incurred during the present year, to arrive at a fair, equitable valuation ol'the property of tho city. This object has been approximated, though "ir, may not have been absolutely readied. There are evidently exceptional cases, where thc valuation has been placed above the average; and there are also cases where thc reverse ha* been true. These mistakes, (for I regard them only aa such,) should be corrected. There ls some complaint that the general standard of property has been elevated" above what it can properly bear. This may be true; but lt'so. it could hardly effect owners lo their disadvantage, provided an equal vnluatlou could be established. A certain amount must be raised by taxation; and it Is immaterial who tiler the valuation is higher, and tho per ceii^ lower, or whether the valuation ls lov?er urn the per cent, higher, in raising the required amount. It certainly wouid be bad policy to place the estimate too low. The city certainly needs all the credit to which it caii Justly be entitled. Better Insist that we are a garden, rattier than a desert, if we would at? tract the stranger within our gates. No crier would expect to realize more largely by de? preciating his wares; while any undue in nation of our financial consequence would neither be honest or Judicious; still, to assume all the credit due us would be both honorable and ad? vantageous. . HOSPITALS. In the hospitals all the departments are un? der lite general supervision of the city regis? trar ana his assistants. The treatment, ol pa? tients lu regular, thorough and humane, so far as I believe and am able to Judge. The differ? ent wards are kept in excellent order; every? thing around indicating an air of quiet, and comfort that should invite tho sufferer in, rather ?han repel him, as is too often the case with institutions of tills character. H*ARD OF HEALTH. This board, as newly constituted early in thc present year, bas proved a vital, effective body. It held its meetings regularly each week during the sickly season. All matters pertaining to the sanitary condition of the city were thoroughly considered. Epidemic and contagious diseases were watched and guard? ed against wi h a zeal that seems to have been abundantly rewarded by the total absence ol' these scourges lrom the city during the entire year. HOUSE OF CORRECTION. This institution answers a certain purpose; but it does far from affecting the object willoh is indicated by the title it Bears, a "House of Correction." It ls a very strong, secure cage, into which we ure constantly thrusting the unclean birds that prowl about the city, under tho soubriquet of vagrants, petty thieves and disturbers ot" the peuce. Once installed lhere, they herd together, male and female, more after the manner of brutes than ol human beings, concociing new schemes of crime and hin lo be executed all the more adroitly when they shall again go forth among the lonocetit and unwary. No doubt the keeper does tlie bent he can under the circumstances; but he should be luruished more facilities for the improvement of the inmates. Constant em? ployment Of some kind should be insisted upon. Various kinds of remunerative, labor, suited tofhe capacity of the criminals, should be introduced. And then, as the majority of those conflucd there are young, certain hours each day should be scrupulously devoted to moral a?d educational training. For a lack of this last, I have felt constrained to sentence, particularly the bays, to the Jail, that they might receive the benefits of a school, which is sustained there by the rforts of a few be? nevolent Individuals. Then quiet, decent, courteous deportment should be expected from all at all limes. All this oould be accomplished with the institution In its present locality. But should the city purchase lands outside for cul? tivation, and erect upon them buildings, em? bracing shops for various kinds ol mechanical labor, not only could all thia be realized, but the establishment might be made nearly or quite to sustain Itself. ALMSHOt'SE. Thc management of this institution under the present master and matron hus been emi? nently satisfactory. Neatness and order have been distinguishing characteristics of their ad? ministration. And while they have paid due regard to economy, they have given very gen? eral sal is fae ti on to the larke number under their charge. The board ot comml?sioners have discriminated closely, with regard to the expenditures, reducing them considerably be low the standard of former years. In 1 earnestness to prevent the frequent imj tions that are attempted upon them by the provident and lazy, they have, no do turned empty away some who should 1 been supplied. However much tins is ti regretted, Il could hardly have been avoi< except at the risk of sanctioning that de; of lavishness that would have worked iii tice to the eily, and at the same timcwoultl li fostered In hundreds habits of dependence idleness. I am of the opinion that this inst tlon could be made In a great degree self-i raining. If the present buildings and grou should be disposed of, sufficient would bc r ized to purchase outside the city prc sufficient ot fertile land for cultivation, ant erect upon it buildings ample for habltati and shops for mechanical labor. This acc< pllshed, there would be no longer any n of the heavy annual appropriation which now required. I would therefore recommt that immediate steps be taken to effect I evidently Important change. POLtCE. The only essential change in this departm for the year past has been its gradual dlml tlon. The appropriation for the present y having been greatly reduced, this dlmlaut became a necessity. The regular force I maintained nearly its original member.*, wi the night watch has' dwindled almost to i Unction. The force as now 'constituted is 1 sufficient; also some change from the old ba ls desirable. Ii we had only a regular force would be far more efficient, even with a 1 number of men. In either case, I do i think It good policy to reduce the number too low a minimum. We have a great ext< ol streets, and the more thoroughly they t patrolled, the greater will be the security life and property. It has often been said tl in many Northern cities of equal populati with ours, a less number of police than we e ploy answers every purpose. This is true; I the circumstances are different. Tnt yet remains here an old antagonii ot race, which, though becoming gradua mollified, is constantly confronting the polli man at every turn of his beat. A slight host demonstration from either side is liable io ? a whole neighborhood in an uproar, unless t sentinel is near at hand to check it in its i clplency. Then, owing to thc peculiar status our population, to the lack ol' diversified oct pation, to the apathy of a great portion of t population with regard to schools, and to n raerous other causes that do not operate unfavorably there as here, our streets a thronged, day and night, with idlers, partie larly of the young, who must be watched co Btantly to prevent dlsturbauce of the peac and depredations upon property. It is, thet lore, for the general Interest that we keep t a substantial, well regulated police loree. FIRE DEPARTMENT. This is of Itself a little army, and is thoroug ly equipped. It consists ot eleven steamet all first-class; Dine hand engines, ia fa condition, and two well furnished hook an ladder companies, making in all, twenly-tvi companies. It ls very seldom that haft th loree Is called into requl.-ition, or that it cou be used at the same time. With a better sn ply of water, which ls much needed In varioi localities, aud with one-half the present orgai Ized force, we could defy the devouring el ment. But lt would be a matter of great del cacy to attempt a reduction. Each compati has, at the expense ot much time and mone; procured Its apparatus and perfected its pra lice, and to discard either half might see invidious. To avoid this, and yet to confori the expenses to the low estate of the eli finances, the pay for the year past was essei Hally lessened, and the reduction tins been et dared without murmur. SHU, lt is a questio whether we can be Justified in maintaining th department in its present overgrown cond Hon. I am confident that to reduce the ntim ber of engines one-half, and then to constitu? a "paid department," would save a lary amouut annually tb the city, while thc pro* fr ty would be quite as secure as lt Is unde present arrangements. Therefore, your ean est and candid consideration ot this subject 1 invoked. LIGHTING THE STREETS. Thc city ls but Imperfectly illuminatec There were originally over twelve huudre ramps, about half ot which are now in use The number has been much increased du rim the year past, as the necessity seemed to re quire, but with no diminution in Hie price which is still S4t> per year for each lamp. Mon light has been deemed extremely desirable. I would not only conduce greatly to the coinfor and convenience of the inhabitants, but I would afford additional safety lo life and prop erty. To this cud a proposition was made ti the Gas Company, ata conference held by it committee with the committee of Council ot lighting Ihe streets, to light the entire city and ata rate which was deemed equltable,ltiaa much as lt was quite equal to timi paid by un; other elly, nud above that paid by some, evet of our neighboring cities. But Their couutu propositions were deemed so extravagant ai io make it evident that they considered them selves a monopoly. It therefore became al most a question ot*morals whether to regan Hie monopoly and let the people have llghr, oi to discard it and keep the people in darkness At any rate, the conlerence ended without re suit, and no subsequent negotiations havt been attempted. CITY ENGINEER. The services of this officer have been Indis, pensable. Some of ihe Improvements hereto fore altempled have been conducted on plans fur from scientific. The drainage, so vital tc health, ls very Imperfect. The main drains, so lar as completed, are well done; but the Infe? rior drains seem to have been projected with? out any well-defined system. The present en? gineer hos surveyed extensively, with a view io correct what has been done wrong, and to reduce the whole system, present aud prospec? tive, to the basis ol the tidal or main drains. He has performed all his dulles with faithful? ness and ability, and Ihe question should be considered whether the salary he receives is adequate for the kind and degree of service he ls expected to render. ORPHANHODSB. This is an instituiion, towards which the city may very properly entertain a tender, but lot ty pride; for lt provides for a very great number ol the otherwise homeless and friendless. Hs outlays must, of necessity, be very great; but being mirier excellent management, Hie ex? penses have oeen much reduced from those ot former years, with no curtailment, of com? forts or privileges. Still, os lt is a costly char? ity, economy should continue a study; lt should ever be borne in mind that lo husband charity is a virtue; to lavish lt is a crime. The school ls the candelabrum of the institution. With its lights constantly trimmed and burning, a cheerful and healthy glow is cast over every other interest, some of which otherwise might wear the tinge ot sadness. An addition to the industrial pursuits of the Inmates, if possible, would be ot great advantage; not so much for the pecuniary benefits lhat would accrue, as for Hie habits of industry and Independence that would be thereby Instilled, and that would arm the possessors the more thoroughly to combat successfully with the struggles ol* alter life. CITY DEBT. This ls the financial nightmare that presses heavily upo every interest of the city, forbid? ding either healthy* waking or repose, and, at the same lime, precluding all ability to shake ofr Hie smolherlug incubus. Still there begins the dawn of hope. The people are waking up to n true sense of their condition, and are loo-ing earnestly for some way of escape. The State might willi great justice and propri? ety assume the railroad debi of the city with? out eventual detriment to itself, uud to ihe im? m?diate and perpetual ad vant ge of the city. With Charleston, the metropolis, stagnant, und dead, no Ilde of awakening would be senl back through the various channels of trade throughout ihe Slate. With Charleston alivo and prosperous, each pulsation ot thrift would bc transmitted to every extremity, vitalizing everything in its course, and receiving fresh Impetus in return. Should Hie Stale, how? ever, not see flt to couslder our interests as vital to its owu, ll will not do lo despair. The present administration, fortunately, has not added a dollar to the debt; on the contrary, lt has lessened the liabilities of the city nearly, if not quite, a hundred thousand dollars. But with this slow process, even if lt could be kept up, it would require more than three-quarters oi a century, of the present oppressive rate of taxation, to extinguish the debt. Some more speedy and effective method must be devised. At Ihe present rate, not only must an amount be raised annually sufficient to pay the interest on undue stock, but there is a past due debt of $260,000 that will haunt us without mercy until cancelled. Among other schemes pro? posed lo liquidate our debt, I would call your earnest attention to a very labored and well advised plan which accompanies the report of the city appraiser. Should this, however, meet with public dis? favor, some other must be adopted that will meet the case. Where there ls determination anything can be achieved but Impossibilities; and already that determination begins to be manifest among the peuple. Besides, we have here abundant elements ot success, if only they can be allowed full opportunity to de? velop. Inaddliion to the Industry, energy, and culture apparent in the native born busi? ness cornmuntiy, we have a worthy, enlight? ened foreign population, which, even if left to Itself, would surmount all obstacles. The Germans are not only Industrious and enter? prising, but they are also progressive. In the midst ol all business discouragements, they have contributed their full quota to the public weal; and, in addition, have erected a magnificent structure, for their mutual im? provement and gratification; and have, also, under advanced construction, a church, which, when completed, will be an honor and orna? ment to the city. They further make the edu? cation of their chiidreu a paramount obied. With the Irish, there are high intelligence, business tact and thrift, schools and churches, and strong arms, ready, if needs be, to hew out trom the start a high destiny. Other nationalities are here represented, none of them as dependents, but all willing and able to assist in making honored and prosper? ous the city of their adoption.. Then Ute large colored element is capable of contributing much to thegeneneral prosperity. With increased enlightenment, and with suita? ble encouragement to pursue the various avo? cations of labor and business, they would not only provide well for themselves, but would become Incorporated in the progress and well? being ol the community. Thus Charleston, though depressed, is rich In everything but opportunities; and there is nothing that more seriously precludes these than the city debt. I trust, therefore, you will not. only give your due attention to this vital subject yourselves, but you will ever be ready to co-operate with the citizens in any meas? ures that may promise relief from Its burdens. When this debt shall have been placed suc? cessfully upon an accelerated downward grade, then, with proper economy on the part ofgov ment and people, with earnest appliance of all revived and reviving resources, and with the usual bounteous blessings of a kind Provi? dence, the city will advance rapidly towards that high eminence which Its favored com? mercial position and inviting climate command. G. PILLSBURY, Mayor. Charleston, December 23, 1870. JT^V MEMORIAM. WtlUam E. DUkcll. At a regular meeting of the Survivors' As? sociation or Charleston District, held on the eve? ning of the 10th, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted: As we meet as survivors of thc late terrible struggle, which has jost shaken the foundations of this government, and In which so many brave and noble fellows have been snatched away and, In a moment, called to their account, the feeling comes almost spontaneously to our 'hearts that we must have been reserved foe a long term of ure and usefulness here on earth. So manifold were the dangers that were there met, and in so many and various ways did death seize his vic? tim, that lt seemed almost to require a charmed life to pass through them all safely; and thus we are prone to feel lt hard, when one who has emerged unsoathed rrom this flory ordeal or dan? ger and death, even la the time of peace and quietness, In the bosom of his family, and sur> rounded by all the comforts and enjoyments of home, slowly wastes away from among us, and ls taken od by the King of Terrors; and we feel as though one moro of our band has gone-one less survivor of the "lost cause" ls lejt with ns. Such are the feelings of our hearts as we meet now together, and mi-s a loved and cherished comrade from our midst. It ls now some months si ace our late friend, Wm. E. Mikel!, was taken from us; and ytt memory brings him vividly be? fore us to-night as we see each well-known face, and we almost fancy wc hear his clear, ringing voice, see lils sparkling eye, and feel the warm grasp of his hand, as we meet to talk over the past, with its trials, and to provide for the future witli Its duties. And we feel the dull sorrow as we realize that he ls gone, that we are bereft of his counsels, deprived of his assistance jost now when most we need them both. William E. Mikell had a warm heart, and In our duty now to care for thc survivor, who may need assistance, to provide for the widows and orphans of those who are goue, wc need warm hearts, and we miss him. His was thc unwavering Oddity thc ready hand, and his friends miss the one, the needy feel the loss of the other. Thc record of Vf. E. Mikell during the late war was or duty well performed, trials uncomplainingly borne, difficul? ties pere?veringly overcome; bat him whom the shell and the bullet spared, disease has taken from us. Therefore, be lt unanimously 'Resolved, That in the death or william E. Mikell, wc fell the loss >>f one more brave soldier, who, having done his duty here, has gone to his rest. Resolved, That in his death we feel the breaking of on-! more link that binds us to the glorious pa-it- we mourn for one otner survivor. Resolved, That with hts family we mourn In this deep bereavement, and tender them our sympa? thies for their great loss. Resolved, That a copy of this preamble and reso? lutions he seut to thu family of oor late friend, and ?hat a b ank page In our minute book be in? scribed to his memory. Extract from the minutes. JAMES ARMSTKOXO, JR., Secretary. Unction Sales-'?ature 9Da??. By LOWNDES & G KIMBALL SECURITIES AT AUCTION. Will bc sold on WEDNESDAY, 13th instant, at. the Ohl Post Office, at ll o'clock, 281 Sitares SOCTH CAROLINA RAILROAD STOCK, loo Shares Bank of Charleston Stock. Terms cash._jan!7 By LOWNDES Ss GRIMBALL. THREE GENTEEL RESIDENCES NEAR Rntledge avenue, In Islington Court, at Auc? tion. Will be sold, on TUESDAY, January Mst, 1871, at the Old Postofflce, at ll o'clock, All that LOT OE LAND, with the Buildings there? on, on tue sun;ii end of Islington Court, east side, measuring 00 feet in front in Islington Court, and 113 reet in depth, more or less. ALSO, All that LOT OF LAND, with the Buildings there? on, next north or the above Lot, ou the cast side, measuring 30 feet In front on Islington Oourt, by 112" feet lu depth, more or ess. ALSO, All that LOT OF LAND, with the Buildings there? on, next north of the above, on the east side, meas iring 30 feet lu front on Islington Court, by 112 feet in iiepth, more or less. All of which ls more particularly Indicated by the fences now standing, and marking the boun? daries of the respective Lots. Terms-One-third cash ; balance In one and two years, thc crrdlt portion to be secured by bond and mortgage of the premises; the bandings to be Insured and kept ll sn red, and policy assigned. Purchaser to pay L. A Q. for papers and revenue stamps._Janll-tuthS By LOWNDES & GRIMBALL. LOTS ON CLIFFORD STREET. WUlbe sold on THURSDAY, the 19th In? stant, nt the Old Postofflce. at ll o'clock, Tina: TWO LOTS OF LAND, on the south side of Clifford street. Immediately adjoining Land of the English Lutheran Church. On one of the Lots are brick foundations and a chimney. Lots measure 19 feet each on Clifford street, by 90 feet deep. Terms-One-third cash; balance In one and two years, secured by bond and mortgage, with in? terest at the rate of seven per cent. Purchaser to pay L. A O. Tor papers and stamps, jano-mftuth-t_ By LOWNDES & GR?MBALL. HOf'SE IN LEG AR 15 STREET. Will be soi l on THURSDAY, the 19th in? sta nt. ai the Old Pos to hi ce. at ll o'clock, Thc two story BRICK RESIDENCE ou the west side of Legare street known ?is No. 21. Lot measures 14S feet deep. 44 feet on Legare street, 4.1 Teer, and ll indies on back Une. Terms-One-third cash; balance In on? and two years, secured by bond and mortgage of thc property, with Interest a', the rate of seven per cent, a year-buildings to be lnsnrorl and policy assigned. Purchaser to pay L. X n. ror naners and stamps. Jan7-mftath4 Qlnciioneers* flrioate Sales, Ut. By J. FRASER MATHEWES. AT PRIVATE SALE, A desirable BUILDING LOT, No. 19 Oomlng street, one door north of Wentworth street, near ruy Railroad. There are about 9000 Bricks on the lot. Apply aa above._jsnl3 By J. FRASER MATHEWES. AT PRIVATE SALE-A FARM OF 75 ACRES, Charleston Neck, six and a half miles from the city, on Dorchester Road. jan0-taiiu3_ By J. FRASER MATHEWES, Heal Bistate Broker, No. 96 Broad Streit. AT PRIVATE SALE, PHOSPHATE LANDS of heat quality ami locutions. Rice and Cotton Plantations in all parts of the State. City Residences, Stores, Building Lots and Farms. octia-flmo .Gonion Sal*B"~Srjis "SJas By JOHN G. MILNOR & CO.j BOULEVARD SKIRTS, CLOTHING AND DRY GOODS. THIS DAY, 17th Instant, at io o'clock, wo will sell ut our Storp, No. 135 Meeting street, FANCY CAS 11M KR KS. Black Satinets, Bine Kentucky Jems. Fancy Plaids, Bine Plaids, Blue Drill, Denims Tlcklnzs, Bleached and Brown Shirting. Flannels, Shirting Stripes, Fancy and Mourning Prints, Ginghams, Boulevard and Bal moral Skirts, Men's and Women's Hosiery, Sus? penders, and Sundries. CLOTHING. Black Sa-inet. Fancv Ca isiraere, Twill and Jean COATS AND PANTS, White and Gray Underf-hlrta, White and Fancy Bosom Shirts, Drill Drawers, Ac. Conditions cash._Janl7 MACQUEEN & RIECKE TTJI'-L SELL BEFORE THEIR STORES, W Nos. 21 and 23 Vendue Range, THIS DAY at 0 o'clock A. M., 10 tierces HAMS 3000 pounds Bright Western Shoulders 2600 pounds S. C. Hams 75 boxes Western Starch 25 kegs Butler - pounds S. C. Stripes - pounds D. S. Bellies - pounds C. R. Bacon Sides, Ac, Ac. Terms cash_ jan!7 Bj PAUL B. LAL AN E & CO. WILL BE SOLD, AT 9 O'CLOCK, BE? FORE our Store, No. 171 East Bay, to ClOSC S3lG9, Barrels SOGAR, Molasses. Cider Vinegar, ? Pig Feet Barrels Pig Heads, Cheeks, Hocks, Backs and Joles Boxes Chees?, kits No. 1 Mackerel, tubs Country Butter Hogsheads Shoulders, Sides and Hams. Conditions cash._. Jnnl7 By A. H. ABRAHAMS & SONS. DRY GOODS, HOSIERY, CUTLERY, INVOICE DRESSING COMBS. Ac. THIS DAY, January 17th, at 10 o'clock, will be sold, An Assorted Stock of desirable GOODS, at our Store, No. 133 Meeting street. _Janl7 By JOHN S. RYAN, No. 53 Broad street. DWELLING HOUSE AND LARGE LOT, No. 4 Beaufaln street, at Public nution, on This Day, the 17th Instant, at the north or the Old Exchange. THIS DAY, the 17th instant, at ll o'clock, A. M., at the Old Exchange, I will sell, without any manner of reserve, All that desirable and well located PROPERTY kn.iwn as No. 4 Beaufain street, consisting of a Brick Dwelling House, three stories in height, con tattling nine room?, with cook and wash kitchen, cistern and convenient nut-houses. In the rear of the front house, approached through a separate entrance, are three BRICK BUILDINGS, two sto? ries high, and a plenty of yard room. The lot being 213 feet deep, this property eau be divined .in such a manner as to produce a remunerative Investment. Terms-One-half cash; remainder in one and two vears, secured by bond and mortgage of the property sold. Interest payable sf-ml-annnally, Insurance and policy assigned; purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. Title Indisputable. For further Information apply os above. janl7 Auction Sales--irnturc "Hans. W. Y. LEITCH A* It. S. BRUNS, Auctioneers. ESTATE SALE-No. 43 COMING ST. Will be sold on THURSDAY, 19th inst., at the Uld Postofllce. at ll o'clock, That TWO-STORY WOODEN DWELLING, with necessary out-bulldings, on the west side of Com? ing street, known as No. 43. Lot measures 30 feet front by ill feet in depth, more or less. Terms cash. Purchaser to pay us for popers and stamps._jan!7 By W.t. LEITCH & R. S. BRUNS, Auctioneers. EXTENSIVE AND DESIRABLE PROP? ERTY, with Genteel Residence and Water Privileges on Cooper River, between the Property of the South Carolina Railroad Company and the Charleston Oas Company, in Washington W?1 be sold at the Old Postofllce, on TUESDAY. 24th Instant, at ll o'clock. Thar, spacious LOT OF LAND, with Dwelling and outbuilding*, situate In Washington streer, east slue, formerly known as the ..Prothro Mill'' site, containing In front 122 feet on Washington street, and in depth to the channel ol Cooper River. This location offers peculiar advantages as a site for either mechanical or manufacturing pu posos, and, being adjacent to tue Depot of tho North? eastern Railroad, may be arranged as a depot for some of the Phosphate or Fertilizing Companies. Terms-One third cash; balance in one and two years, with Interest, secured by bond and mort? gage. Property to be Insured, and policy assign? ed. Purchaser to pay for papers aud stamps. Jaul7-tuth.s4_ By R. M. MARSHALL & BRO. STORE AND DWELLING NORTHEAST corner Coming and Spring streets. . Will be sold on THURSDAY. 10th instant, at ll o'clock, at the Old Postoftt :e. Broad Street, The above Tin Roofed BUILDING, contain? ing the Store, Uve rooms aud doable kitchen. Lot 4b by 45 feet, more or less. Terms-$1000 cash; balance in oneyear, secured by bond and mortgage of the premises, with In? terest' semi-annually. Purchaser to Insure Balld? ing,.assign policy and pay for papers and stampB. janl2thstu4_ By R. M. MARSHALL & BRO. DWELLING No. 178 ST. PHILIP street, and one next On THURSDAY, 19th Instant, at ll o'clock, will be sold, at rhe <".d Posr.ortlee. Broad street, Tue above DWELLING, containing four rooms, two piazzas, kitchen, Ac. Lot 33 feet by ALSO. In rear of above, on McMahon's court DWELL? ING of four rooras, pantry, two piazzas, Ac. Lot -by-. Terms-Hair cash: balance in one and two years, secured by bond ?md Mortgage of the premises, with Interest semi-annually. Purchaser to Insure Buildings, assign policy and pay for papers and stamps._Janl2-ttistu4 By R. M. MARSHALL Sc BRO-, Auctioneers. SALE BY ORDER OF EXECUTOR FOR PAYMENT OF DEBTS. Will be sold on THURSDAY, 19th Inst., at the Old Postomce. Broad street, at 11 o'clock A. M., All that LOT OF LAND with the Buildings there? on, domini; street, west side, third house north of Radcliffe street, No. 137; measuring on Coming street 31 feet, ou north line 54 feet, on south line 63 feet, and on back or west line 27 feet. ALSO, The ESTATE in remainder after the death of the life tenant of all that Lot of Land (not Including the buildings) on the east side of Radcliffe street, near Coming street, known as No. 18; measuring 35 feet ou Radcllfle street and 79 feet deep, more or less. Terms-One-half cash ?balance In oneyear, with mortgage of premises and Insurance on buildings. Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. janl0-tutii4_ By JEFFORDS & CO. CONTENTS OF GROCERY STORE AND Household Furniture, Ac, southwest corner Columbus and Na ?au streets. Will bo sold on WEDNESDAY, 18th instant, at above place, at 10 o'clock, The contents of above Store, consisting of a good assortment or GROCERIES, Crockery, Ac. Also, a lot of Household FURNITURE. Conditions cash. janis By I. S. K. BENNETT. EXECUTORS OF THOMAS BENNETT vs. Jaue M. Bennett, ec al.-A Spendld Resi? dence.-Under Decree of the Court of Common Pleas.-In Equity. Will be'ffeied for sale on WEDNESDAY, the 8th March ensuing, at public outcry, at the Old Postofllce, corner or B-oad and East Bay streets, in Charleston, at ll o'clock, One ot tho most atti active RESIDENCES atthe South, built by the late Governor Bennett tor lils own use, immediately adjacent to the Ashley River, and In full view r.here>f. This very tine Dwelling ls three stories high, with extensive pl zzas, atl facing the sou h. Both bi semen: and attic are fitted for occupation. The parlors are elegantly finished, betti In the second and third stories, and the number of up? right moma In the Residence are twelve, most or the same being large ami airy, with high ceilings, besides dressing-rooms and attic. Gus piping runs through the entire establishment. On the premise? ure complete and exiensive outbuild? ings, with two large cisterns and a conservatory. The rrult and flower gardens are quito extensive, and contain many choice plants. The Lot measures three hundred and forty-eight (348) feet, by one hundred und ninety.roar (194) feet, be the same more or less; ls a high and dry one, having been always exempt from prevailing revers, ami ls located In the northwestern por lon or the city (the fashionable portion,) ou Lucas, r ear calhoun streets, having to the cast an open square running from Lucas to Gadsdeu streets. This splendid establishment offers the largest Inducements either to a Northern purchaser de? siring au elegant residence at the South, In the winter, or to a Southern purchaser who wonhl de? sire au open and convenient residence tor the whole year. Conditions of sole-One-fifth cash; balance In four equal annual Instalments, with interest from date, payable annually, at 7 per cent., secured by bond with mortgage of the property, with policy of Insurance on the buildings assigned. Purcha? ser to pay for all necessary papers and stamps. W. J. BENNE PT. I Fenton, O. G. MEMMINGKB, J Executors. )an9-6,9I17,25-febl,7,10l16,20,23,25-mh1,4,6)7,8 ggrjigtt^ajes^(g^0 Wat}? A By LA?RET & "ALEXANDER." STRIPS, PIG HAMS, SHOULDERS* SIDES, LARD. ka. StS:Saf 107d?.,D8t ' W?l ?e 801(1 b">re ~ . SOO Small 8. C. BACON 8TRIPS 200-Plg Hams 200 Pig Shoulders 200 Sides 60 palls Lard 6 drums Codfish. Conditions cash. _ JanlX By LAUREY & ALEXANDER. ~ BUTTER-JUST BECEIVED FROM NEW YORK. THIS DAY, 17th inst., will be sold In our Store, at io o'clock, ^ 22 tubs PrlmcState Dalry BUTTER 28 tabs Good Western Butter. Conditions cash._JanlT By A. C. MCGILLIVRAY^ Auctioneer. VALUABLE CORNER SHOP GROCERY STAND, at north corner King street aa<L Smith's lane, near Sonth Bay. at auction. Will be sold THIS DAY, the 17ih Instant, at ll o'clock, at the Old Post?nica, east end or Broad Tho' above LOT OF LAND, 18J? feet front br about 78 feet deep, more or l'as, with two-stonr SHOP and outbulldlnns. Terms-Half cash; balance ta one year, secured: as usual-purchaser paying auctioneer for papers and utamps._ Janrj By H. H. DeLEO.Y. VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS. I will ?ell THIS DAY (Tuesday), January 17 1871, at the Old Pos toft! ce, at ll o'clock, All that LOT OF LAND, at corner of Charca, street and St. Michaels alley, being 22 leet fronton Church street and 133 feet deep, more or lesa. On this lot ls a good brick kitchen, now rented. This ls a fine stand for a grocery store. AI^O, All that LOT OF LAND on south side of Oamber land stree*, near Church street, 26 feet front ami 35 feet deep, more or less. Terms cash. Purchasers to pay H. . H. DaLEOBT for papers and stamps. _JanlT By W. Y. LEITCH & R. S. BRUNS, Auctioneer?. TTTELL ESTABLISHED BAKERY, No. VT fi7 King street, near Broad. Will be sold THIS DAY, 17th Instant, at the Old Postofflce, at ll o'clock. That three story BttICK BAKER'S AND DWEL? LING, with a well arranged Store. Qa the pre? mises are a donble Brick Kitchen, Bate Honsa and Ovens, and a large Cistern. . This property ls well situated aid the stand weil known as a first-class Baker?. Lot measures 60 feet front by 168 feet in depth. Terms-One-third cash; balance in one ana two year?, with interest: purchaser to Insure the build? ings and assign policy, also to pay for papers amt stamps and ali taxes payable In the year 1871. Janl7 . Unction 5ales~~irntnr? Sarje. WILLIAM MeKAY Tl f ILL SELL TO-MORBOW, WEDNESV TT DAY, at io o'clock, at No. 140 Meeting: street-, ? BLANKETS, Cooking Stoves, Cottage Sets, Par? lor Chairs and a general assortment or Furniture. Alto, on FRIDAY, six Superior Plantation MULES. _ Janl7 Br Z. B. OAKES. VALUABLE VACANT LOT OP LAND WEST SIDE OF KINO STREET. WIU be sold on TUESDAY, 24th instant, at lt o'clock, near the Old Postofflce, That desirable BUILDING LOT, situated on the west side of King street, a few Lots north of Queen, and immediately east of the Cemetery of the Coital lan Church, measuring in front on King street 68 fee. 10 Inches, and in depth 160 feet. Conditions cash. Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps._Janl7-tnths3mtn2 By J. FRASER MATHE WES. SEVENTEEN FINE WORK MULES from the Country. Will be sold on THURSDAY next, 19th instant,, at half pa-1 io o'clock, at my office, Terms-Under $200, cash;above $2O0, sixty days'" approved city acceptances. _janis By J. FRASER MATHE WES, Auctioneer. KLIPSTELN VS. KLIPSTEIN. Pursuant to an order of sale m this cause to me directed by the Hon. R. F. Graham, Judea or the First Circuit, I wUi offer for sale, at phblio auctlon, on TUESDAY, the 24th or Jaonary, 1871. at ll o'clock A. M., at the Old Postofflce. Broad street, In the City of Charleston, J??k All that PLANTATION OR TRACT OflBUTDr situate in Christ Church Parish, called "Cedar Grove," containing two hundred and one (201) acres of high Land, besides a quantity of Marun Land; bounded southeast by Schern Creek, south? west on Lands formerly of the Estate of Roger Sanders, northeast on Lands formerly of the Es? tate of Gayer, north on Lands of Dr. Wm. Reed, and northwest on Lands formerly of John Walker. Terms-One-third cash; residue m one, two and three years, secured by boud of the purchaser and mortgage of the property, with Interest from day of sale, payable semi-annually. Purchaser to> pay for papers and stamps. Jiinlo-tn3_WM. J. GAYER. Receiver. By J. FRASER MATHEWES, Auctioneer. LENGNICK VS. CAULFIELD. Pursuant to an order of sale in this cause to? me directed by tho Hon. R. F. Graham, Judge of tlie First Circuit. I will offer for sale, at Public ..uctlon, on TUESDAY, the 24th day of January, 1871. at li o'clock A M., at the Old Postofflce,, Broad street, In the City of Charleston. All that LOT OF LAND, with the Buildings thereon, situate on the north side of Wooifestreet, and known by the No. 8, butting and bounding* sonth on Wooifestreet, north on Lands now or formerly of Eldridge, west on Lands now or late of Williamson, east on Lands of estate of Thomas R. Salter; measuring In front on Woolfe street thirty - tl ve (35) feet, more or less, on north line thirty five 3.i) feet, more or less, on east line ninety-five (95) feet more or less, and the same on the west line. ALSO, AU that LOT OF LAND, With the Buildings thereon, bounded sonth by Vernon street, north, by Lana now or late of Sylosla Bail, fast by Lani now or la'e of Richard Fordham, west by Land now or late of Elmore; measuring and contain? ing in front on Vernon street thirty-five (36) feet, by one hundred and ten (110) feet lu depth, more or less. ALSO, All that LOT OF LAND, with the Buildings thereon, known and designated In a plat or the same, annexed to the deed from Colonel William Drayton to William Wightman, recorded m the office of Register of Mesne -conveyance for Charleston District, by the No. one hundred and twenty-one (121;) measuring and containing in front on Vernon street forty-five (48) feet, by one hundred and ten (HO) feet in depth, more or less, and having such outlines and boundlngs as are set forth in the plat above mentioned. ALSO, ' All that LOT OF LAND, with the Buildings thereon, situate on the west side of Church street, in the City of Charleston, known by the No 27, measuring and containing In front on Church street forty-five (45) feet, by one hundred and fifty (150) feet In depth.be tne same more or less; butting and bounding east on Church street, sooth on Lands of Bryan, west on Land formerly ot Vincent, north on Lands of Gibbes. Terms cash. Purchaser to pav for panera and stamps. WM. J. GAYER, Janl0-tu3 Referee. ficaa pp e. gHEET LEAD, LEAD PIPES, 4c FOR SALE BY WM. SHEPHERD A CO., No. 24 HAYNE STREET AND No. 36 PWOKNET STREET. *? Sitters. WHOLES ALB AGENTS. FOR THE OLD CAROLINA BITTERS. H. BISCHOFF & CO., H. KLATTE & CO., BOLLMANN BBOTEEBS, J. A. QfJACKENBUSH, WAGENER k MON8EE8, MANTOfJB & CO. TTOMOOPATHIG REMEDIES. A FULL ASSORTMENT jost received bj DE. H. RAER, 'alys No 131 Meeting street.