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? f * By Toloa?iro,^?31 L.u?? Ht from V.yrope. . FARTHER POI>T. October 23.-The steam? ship Hibernian, from Liverpool via Lon? donderry, has arrived, with dates to the 13th instant. , Sales of eotton fwr the week 1J 2,000 bales, including 66,00(0 to speculators. The mar? ket opened with art upward tendency, but suddenly became dat. It closed with an advance of ?@?d. Middling Orleans. 2bl. 3f. Government fare-twenties are ?ploted at 68^560. Sales of cotton, on Friday, tho 12th, 20,800 bah s. Middling Orleans, 21.,. BreadstutVs steadv. Provisions steady. LONDON, October 13.--Consols S8*@88l. The brdhon hi the Bank of England has tie creased ?437,000. > ? ? XCWK Stiels. W.\sn.N?-;TON, October ii-.;.-Alexander IL Stephens loft to-day for ins hourn in. Georgia. Thc Wirz. trial ended to-day. ' The bind? ings of thc court will no: immediately trans-' pire. NEV.- Tomi, October 22.-To-morrow morning, tiie Republican Government cf Mexico will <>pen an ageifcy here, and palace on the market a loan of $30,000,000; interest payable semi-annually in gold. It is said that iar^e sinus have, already '.eon pledged. r>i:v\- ORLEANS, October 21.-- Col. "Kirby, a prominent citizen ol' Tercas, states that Kirby Smith was killed recently?iv his em? ployees, a: Hampstead. Several im;rebaiits of Houston are project ing a cotton factory. Lorisvu.i.E, Uctol4er 23.-President John? son has approved of the action of Gen. Thomas relating to Gen. Puimer. Tho Secretary of War had approved of Palmer's action in regard to granting passes to co? lored persons. . . , SHIP NEWS i POET OF CHARLESTON, OCTOBER 23. ARRIVED YESTERDAY. Steamship Moneka, Marshman, New York. . Sehr. Susanna,-. Richmond-, Va. Steamer Lizzie Baker. LaRosse, N. York. -_ _. ._.m_ *COM3IEK.CIAXi. NEW YORK MONEY * MARKET. .The Herald, of Thursday, thc li)th, says of gold and exchange, oh the 18th, as follows: The gob] market was firm, thc opening nrice being MG and .the closing one.li?L Loans were in mest cases ma ??fi dat. The steamer Persia took ont S?09.000 in gold rael the Edinburgh 555,000. The Commercial Advertiser, of tho i?th, reports: Goldia firmer under tic- advices hythe Scotia, and in some quarters it is appre? hended there must bc,au carly considera? ble demand fur export. LATEST-EVHXIXG. . Thyre ha's been lc^ pressure for money this afternoon: borrowers hare been readily accommodated at 7 p; ? cent. Steeles were less i noy;::;, ar the scfoud board; the railroad iis't lost the advanc?3 made ibis" morning. Goveruments are .'.cady, except Seven-thirties, which are lower. Thc steamship Scotia, which arrived from Liverpool at New York on lie 19th instant. brings the following information concerning th?> English money market: The steamship Scotia bring? intelligence ?.i thc ..??vanee'in the Bank of Eligland rate of interest to 7 \> cent, on thc 7th in? stant, and the rise to .< |? cent, by the Bank ?i France. The rise oh the pari of thc . l'.ank of England appears to have been in *ducctl by a continued drain upon its specie and note reserve, both of which were lower than at thc same period of last year, when thc rate stood at u j* cen.. The bank managers would, therefore, appear to lciN-e taken this measure ?inly under what they t apprehend to bo a' sharp necessitv. The heavy drain apon thc reserves of the bank would seem tn have been th? combined result "f an advance in cotton and produce generally, and an extraordinary protrac? tion of tine weather, causing a large in? crease in the recreation disbursements at Cue wat. ri;!- places. The advance in tim rare of interest may be expected to check the buoyancy of :}:<": markets, and produce a decline in American produce.-a turnjn affairs unfavorable to our < - ''auges. Lon? don advices of the evening of the 7th, report Consols at 883@88"{; 5-20s. C9@(!9?' The London Tihietf city article thus com .men?s on tb"' advance in th? vat? of dis? count t'i 0 per cent.: This further movement on th? ...an ?.' the Bank of Engkm?' was not expected. Hie ?Vets, however, that from the con Linn-, d. and it may now he said almost in? explicable, abs irption of notes and gold by the public, the reserve lias been brought to ri i|iiii! much lower than at the correspond? ing date ?L'. last year, when the charge was :) j cent., and that the .bullion is at about the same amount as at 'that time, are suf? ficient io .-how that a decisive measure ha?. , become necessary. The l>ai!>j Xeios, on .-.Une subject, -rays: Co-day's su i len mow nient had not heel generally expected, and proved somewhar bf a shock bullio commercial community throughout Thp day the policy of th? ban was freely discussed, and much anxiety wa evinced tb learn th? nature of thc chang, in the weekly return. A >n.:: ie AN SK. uti HES. -Baring's Cfrculi .-?.Y.-: American stocks have been wit lei' ant special movement, but with a fa' amount of business; Five-twentie? 69i@; Virginia bonds, 44; do. sterling Fives, O' . Piries. 5:1'?...; !: new scrip, 'l\0f.'6 premix [Iii ox.-Receipts, 5,034bales. Th'-mai t.- ra.ncr quiet, ns operators wei Hy awaiting the European advice, were somewhat irregular, and. <ation of a ii?, cline, asme Tow .holde anxious to realize* ' and sold stri ng :>> lowa-i 60 cents,bul the bulk ansactiotis were at oar subjoint .-' ?ns. the mark? : closing rat hi ? eton . . Sal * ? Legislature South Carolina. Wednesday* October X5. 1805. ? SENATE. " At 12 Meridian/the tnembera elect of the Senate assembled in thc College Chapel. On motion of H^on. G. W. William:), Sena? tor elect from \ork, thc Hon. F. J Moses. Senator elect from Sumter, was called to thc-Chair, and the ordinance providing for the meeting of the Legislature was read. *? The Flection Districts were then called, an d the following Senators appeared at the Clerk's desk, presented then- credentials, tho oaths wore "administered and {hoy took their scats: Abbeville-Thomas Thomson; Anderson-John Wilson; Berkeley-W. Pinckney Shingler; Chester-James Hemp lnll: .Charleston-Henry Buist: Collotoa Carlos Traev; Edgefield -G. D. Tillman: Fan-field-Jejhn Britton: Greenville -G. F. Townes'; Laurens-C. P. Sullivan: Lexing? ton-Lennie! Boozer; Newberry-J. H. Wil? liams: Pickena-W. S. Grisham; Snaftan , burg-J. Wuismith; Sumter-F. J. "Mo.-ts; Union-Robert beatv: Williamsburg-Jas! Met'uti hen; York-G. W. Williams; Ker? shaw- J. P.. Kershaw. A quorum being present, tho Senate pro? ceeded to a ballot for Pr?sident of the Senate, to serve until the qualification ol' the Lieutenant-Goyernor elect. The elec? tion waa conducted vir,: vuce, pursuant to the rece nt amendment of the Constitution, and Hon. F. J. Moses was declared ditly eie.-it'd, wie rou non the President addressed the Senate as fol]ow: GEXT-LEHEX or THU SKXATE: Accept my acknowl?dgment of the honor you have just conferred upon me. 1 attribute your choice more to the fact of nry long service on this door than to any fitness which 1 have for the place. In chis body, however. constituted' of Carolina gentlemen, thc coarse of debate, even on exciting ques? tions, has always beeu distinguished by such politeness and courtesy, that there is seldom an occasion for the interposition of thc Chair. Senators^ you have assembled, as it wore, to establish a new Government. The Constitution of 1790 has been substi? tuted Ly that of 1865, and by its provision a social and hereditary institution has been abolished. The labor ?'hieb contributed s< largely to the capital of ?he country, if not altogether gone, is to exist in a new shape, i and we enter as an experiment, if depress? ed by present overbearing circumstances, still full ? : hope for the future. On many r fearful battle-field, Southern valor and gal ' lantry, subjected to elie most trying tes; I has been proudly exhibit) d. and that satin spirit of self-depcudt .ncc, ie. a new anc : chajiged field .of operation, can supply thc I accessary energy and industry to couque: ail. obstacles, and rutke us once more t ! happy and prosperous pe ople. I Non have, each of you, assumed, unde; oathj 'U' obligation "t.. pintee'., preserve j and "defend'' as well the Constitution of Wu i Uni' d Statis as of that ol' the State ?> I Si nth Carolina. 'Your 'non tr on? pledged I who that knows anything of the charactei j of our pee; ie will doubt that y-m wii j readily and cheerfully render Co the Gene irai Government of vour country ali cha ] duty*, patriotism ami a .--.use of "right wi! I demand. J full well know that yen wil ; contribute ah vour efforts and ability ti I build up tor us "n republic which will beth. ! admiration of the world, and wilt consti tute "us one great and undivided oeople Let :v rccoUeetiou of the past be buried ami with encouraging hopes o'.' the tuturi proceed in the unod w?.rk which we tiffs da; begin. Again thanking yoiifortbe hofio ' yon liav ? conferred upon ma. I am reaety t pmeei ~ with the duties of the Chair. Wm. E*. Martin, Esq., was elected Clerl .A. D. Gaillard, Messenger ami DuBos i Eggleslcn, Door-keeper. Several unsue I eessfnl ballots wen held for Reading Clerl ; when the election was postponed uutil ti I morrow. j* A commit t . ? w.is appointe d to iufcftm ti j (J?.vernor thai tho Senate had organize! I and was^eadv io receive aitv coniiuunici I iion front him*. ! The Senate then adjourned-, to meet ti I morrow, at 12 m. IMUS.-: 0Ir REPRESENTATIVES. . Pursuant to tim Ordinance of tin: Co; . veation, ratified 27th day of S plomber, I D. ! '.(w, cntitleel ''Au Ordinance io pyovit i for th ; iii'si ensuinge lee ti'm of Goverui anti Lieutenant-.Ge>ver?ior, and Kor Mei ; b is. :' the inst ensuing General Asset j bly-ot tho snit, of South Carolina,"'tl Members of thc House of Representative ' of the several Election Districts of tl: j State, assembled in the College Chapi j this day. at 12 o'clock m. i Mr. J. Harleston Ltsaei wa? calletLto t' ! Chair. ' T?.i- following gentlemen appeared, p\ ! ducod their credentials, were sworn by t ? Chair* and took theil seats: ! Abbeville-A. C. Haskell, J. W. Hear: W. A. bee, P.. A. Fair: Anderson-B. Crayton, T. ll. Russel, R. X. Wright, Wi Heiirr Trescott; Barnwell -J. J. liva?, !'. A?drich, W. p. Ki,ev. rs: Beaufort-I ' ro\ 1'. i'oumans, Alfred M. Mania: ber! i ley- <L E. Manigaiiit.'T. P.MikeU; Charil I ton -Joh!: A. Wagener, F. Molehers, Chi i H. Simontor..Ruilolf*Seig]lng.John Ham ! ell. Wm. .1. Gayer, W. C. Mikel!, P.". ; Coogan; Clarendon-John P. Richards' i ! eheste r-W . A. Wrjffer, T. C. Douse, T. > I Lipsev: Colleton-*-C. Farmer, Da ? Gavin": Darlington-T. Warlev. D. C. M . ! hu.'. J. !.. (. oker: Edgefield -Luke C ; breath, M. C. limier. M. L. B mham, B. . Talbert, Thomas Jenes: Fairfield- AY. ; Alston. Jas. K. Aiken, B. E. Elkins: Geor ; ? town J. Harlcsfon Iliad: Greenville ; H. Perrv, J. ll. Goodwvn. H. P. Hamm? I W. P. Price; Kershaw *\Y. i D"Pass,W - : Leituer; Lano?ster-B. lt. Clyburn, Win. : i Moor.-; Laurens ?;. W. Bail. (i. Anders ..! R.B. Todd, M.M.Hunter;L? shipton - V i j Lewie. E. s. J. Haves: Alario:; W. S. M ; ; Uns; Newberry-C. H. Saber, Ellison t! Ki itt. A. C. Garlingtoa; Orangebnrg f F. Parto!-. A. S. Sallee; Pickelis-W. 1 Keith, W. IL Easley, Jos. J. Norton, il. t: I Bowors: Richland -Wm. Walla? e, ?Wm. c ! Talley. Edwin J. Scott, Wm. K. Baclun j Spartanburg-J W. Carlisle. A.B. Wi '. i riiif. David ?,\ Duncan, Gabriel Cam I rUexander Copeland: Smut A. A. Gill) I John T. Green, John >. liiehavrtaon, li- Cl. . ' rle' ' ? . r tl; l-l -:i i! . ? d.n hui 1, ! address ? M takiii? hi> seat; Jpl :. T.Sl; Reading Clerk; J. H. Boatwright, Messen? ger, C. 3... Gray, Dcor-lfceper. On motion, tho House adjourned, to meet to-morrow at 12 o'clock. Council Proceedings." COUNCIL CHAMBER, GOLUSEBIA, October 21.1;?G5. Present-His Hoiior the Mayor; Alder? men Blakely, Eisher, Glaze, Guignard, Harris, Hppe, Leaphart, Geiger, Stork, Waring and Wells. 'Tlie minutes of"thc last meeting wore read and confirmed, The following accounts wera reported j favorably and ordered tn be paid: Pal- I motto Lodgc^rent.of si hool house; O. Z. j Bates, sundries; Mrs. Monteith, salary. J The following resolution was offered and adopted: , JteioZrert, That thc Committee on Streets j bc ordered to take possessio]; cf the pro- | porty known as thc "Fair Grounds" and all movable* articles thereon, and hold tho ? same subject to thc authority of ?thc city, j Tlie pmncil were notified that, in cons?- I quence orono of the recently elected police- | men declining to serve, a vatfancy existed ; ju that derm riment, and an election to fill said^acaucy was ordered to take place at j next meeting of Council. Pu "motion, til? Council adjourned. F. H. ELMORE, Citv Clerk. : - . i -.-- J-- - The New York papers of the ISth inst, say that the report of the Liver- : pool cotton market, received hy tho j Nova Scotian, though strictly correct in its details, was, as published yester? day, Kable to misconstruction. WMle ' tho price of New Orleans middling was quoted at 21'4d., a quarter of a penny lower than the price on the 30th ult, as reported by the China, an advance of 2d.('j 2".jd. was noted in American | cotton. This is explained by the fact ! that the report was the regular weekly j one from the brokers' circular, and gave the advance to Thursday night as i compared with tho previous Thursday ' night. The advance on Friday and Saturday, the 29th and 30th ult., re? ported in the China's news last week, is the sumens is reported by the Nova ; Scotian. There was. however, an ad? vance of Lid. on Friday, the 6th* over , the quotations of-the previous day. ' bringing New Orleans middling up to 2i!.1d.. and ether grades in pro? portion. Tu Ohio, tho Republican majority of 101,0000 in 1S63; of (Vi,ooo ip 1861, ii? reduced to 20,000 now. As the Cincinnati Enquirer says: "It indi? cates the ?unconquerabh vitality of 'the Democracy, that, with such a ioad upon it, it should have-entered the ; campaign with energy and zeal. Any other party would have abandoned the contest as hopeless, ?md made al feeble and spiritless effort." And it ? adds: "Had not the State Convention j of the Republicans dodged the issue of negro sutlrit^c, and'the Republican ' nominee for Governor taken an equi vocal position upon it-had they i openly avowed their real sentiments - they would, despite their previous . ! majority, have been bailly beuten."' "MK. HOTJDEX'S Vrfews.-We are meh r martial law, Surrounded Ly J j soldiers and worried and robbed by . negroes. The Northern fanatics say j we shall rci.iaiu.so nntil we allow the j : negro to vote, to testify in < on rt, and to spf in oar juries. President JohnjL , so;i- says it' we follow his plans Inri ? will restore ns vi) the Union at once, I and to civil law. Situ!] we sustain ; the President and return to civil law, ; or shall we follow other plans and j remain under martial law, soldiers' j and negroes*? -Raleigh StaudarfL \ There arc 16,000 blacks in Mem? phis, and of this number %he Mem I phis Bulletin estimates that from 12,000 to 1-1,000 will be objects ot , oharitj thr-* winter, and that thou i sands will starve. Choiera, yellow fever and th? cattle I plague were extending their* ravages j ir England, and public prayer:, were ? about to be offered for a star of the pestilence. j A nen invention has been brought j ; out in England, called the '"Lockjaw j cotton gin," and ir is said to produce .important results. I Thc New YoYk'Express says Lieut. Maury and family have gone to Eng ? land, and that it is a son of his who : has been naturalized in Mexico. For Unit:ci States Senator. ! THE bam.- Of Col. THOMAS' N. IJAV.' ! AINS. of Cnion, is respectfully presented , COLUMBIA, Octobei- ?t5, 1865. To ?fie Editor of the l'hoidx- SIB: YOU -will please withdraw from your paper the announcement of my name for a Congres? sional candidacy in thc Third District. I really desire no office whatever, as my pri? vate affairs will, for some time to come, need most of my attention. Moreover, at the earnest request of my life-long friends, I have accepted a scat- in the State Sonate, which, while it will not seriously interfere with business connections, will, at thc* same time, alford mc an opportunity to render what feeble aid I can in the grateful task of binding up the ghastly wounds of our bleeding mother. For these reasons, and others which might bc given, I am compelled to declino thc nomination for Congress* I cannot. however, permit tho occasion to pass with? out tendering my? thorough acknowledg? ments to thc numerous friends in various parts bf the Congressional District, who have so cordially solicited mc to stand for thc office. Respectfully, Oct 25 1 G. D. TILLMAN. Six Members OF thc Legislature can bo accommo? dated at. Mad. SOSNOWSKJ'S resi? dence, rear of Male Academy: Oct 2fi 2* MOSS-MAXD?G. MRS. J. A. LESHER respectfully in-< forms thc ladies of Columbia and vicinity that she is prepared to carry on -DRESS, CLOAK and MANTILLAA-MAR? CING. Also, a full supply of Paper Pat tents, at reasonable prices. Residence at Mrs. S. A. Smith's Millinery establishment Tavlor strecL_._^)ci 26 i* OHM) BRANDY & PORT WINI. ONE-HALF Pipe Turo Otard BRANDY. Ono Cask London Dock PORT WINE, ? Barrels Keller's Kentucky Whiskey, se? lected an, i guaranteed tobe pure for Me? dicinal use. The above will be found very different from the medicated stuff put up by. New York Quacks, and sold as Cognac and Bourbon. For sah; low bv Oct 2G f3_E. ic G.'D. HOPE. FOR SAXi?, A PH.ETON, or OPEN CARRIAGE, in goo?frunning order. Applv to Dr.. A.N. TALLEY, Corner of Gervais and Pickens streets. Acacia Lodge. ?. A regular communication of this ^ Vi.od-e will be- held TH IS AFTER /*V\ St ? ?N. ai 1 o'clock, in the HaUinth?' College Campus. Bv order of the W. M. E. 0. WITHTNGTON, Secretary. iffll TO-DAY. 8CHESTS Hyson, Young Hyson. Impe- | rial. Oolong and Japan TEAS. Among j them several of tho same brands and gradee of ?ino (?roen and Black Teas for? merly sold with so much satisfaction to the j consumer. Ju 4. * and 1 lb. caddies. 1 package Fulton Market B A C O K ? STRIPS. ' ' . :l tier.-e.- NEV.' YOLK HAMS. Oct 26 3_ C. H. BALDWIN. .1 ..SAMES* . Bress Goods, j OPENED THIS DAY. j 1CASE WOOL DELAINES. solid col ?rs. j -1 .. FIGURED ?ft* case PM I NTS. r MERINO YF.STS, HOSIERY, HOODS, j i CAPS, Atc., whhdi sviU be sold at REDUCED | ?? PRICES by J. G. GIBBES. .-| !i?W GOODS! NEW GOODS! ! ?S, S. A . SMFXn I fiUF? ,>V!''L 0Pe>n Tl;ls DAY a;: ^B^ijlR trimmed: fine French FLOW I'.bS. assorted FEATHERS, ' ??N?t^Xl', U HATS, Beavers, Nellie Grant Rats, Butterfly, Rocky LV hit, Sara? toga, Vjetoria and Derby Huts, Jet * and steel Ornaments,Curls, Bonnet Ribbons, Ac. which she invites the ladies to call and examine, at her residence on Taylor street, one door from Assembly. Oct 2<1 a* :irai,ffliisi. "TA DDLs, extra ..jualitv Family FLOUR. Ol J 5 * 'gs LEAF LARD. 5 kegs BUTTER. For sale by SII?LTONt CALVO & WALSH, I Bub street, one square West of ! Oct 2'!. Ni.-k.-rson's Hotel. lil, GBl, il ! CASKS Now York City-cured HAMS. ! ?) 5 " " " " " ? BACON, i 50 boxes 1. English DAI?1V CHEESE. ; Just rec?-iv. d and for sale bv 1 SHELTON', i'ALVO & WATS!!, j Bull street, one square West of i Oct 2i> Nieierson's Hotel. !%G?N , '\i''lN;;;;v^,-AV;i:vror ? 'Nf V rT?u'ireVs Ci-;?s ' v,,;', ... ^U^t!5t? v ' lr* - : ? \ -?.T?LO-ti?a>23L Sales. Puriiitiere. Glass and Cr?ckeryvMire, &c. BY JAMES Ct. GIBBES, C. F. HAERIS02?" AUCTIO?OF.P.. WILL be sold, at the Auction Koomsabore James ti. Gibbes' store. THIS DAY. (Tbursdav, ) 20th ir*;t.. at IQ? o'clock, The folioing. ARTICLES, viz: 12 Cane-seat ("hairs. Cut. Glass Dcpantcrs, Heck Glasses. Dishes, Pitchers and basins. , Knives and Forks. Beady-made Clothing, Sh&wL?. Sett Harness, Saddle and Bridle and other articles. .M?O, 1 fine Saddle Horse. Fine Gold Watch. Pearl and Gold Ear-rings. Valuable Medical Works, .vc. At the same time and place, will be sold, Thc following lot of choice and fresh GROCERIES, viz: ."> kogs*cxtra sweet Goslin Butter, 5 kegs extra tinr- Leaf Lard. 1 hhd. primo Bacon. 15 boxes very-choice Cheese. Unlimited articles received until 'J o'clock on day of sale. Ott 26 2 By Durbec & Walter. WILL pc soiii, at tlicir store, on Assembly street, on FRIDAY, thc 27th inst., at 'Si o'clock, . Tho following choice selection of GOODS,, just from the North: 2S cases Bourbon "Whiskey. Men's, Ladies' and Children's Hose and Half Hose. 3 cases Sardinen. Boxes Adamantine and Tallow Candles. 6 boxes Family Soap, Mackerel. ? ("ases Men's Shoes, Crackers. Boxes Spices, cases of Olive Oil. Chests Green Tea, boxes Window Glass. Bale? Smoking Tobacco. Pocket KnivcH, &c. Tho trade are invited to attend, as chances for bargains will bc offered. ALSO, A lot of Furniture. Unlimited articles will bc received np to hour of salo. . Oct 2G 2 CRACKERS, pr BOXES FARINA CRACKERS. ?it) 5bbls. BUTTER CRACKERS, ? bbls. Fancy TRENTON CRACKERS. Just opened an?1 for sale bv SHEL Toy. CA L I 0 & WA LS TI, Bull street, one square West of Oct 26 Nickerson's Hotel. OLD LONDON DOCK BRANDY. OLD BOURBON WHISKEY. OLD PALE SHERRY. ST- TULLEN"MEDOC CLARET. BORTER, ALE. etc. Abvav? kept on hand By SHEL TO A", ( -A L i '0 ? 11 rALSH, Bull street, one square Weal of Oct 25 _ _ Nickerson's Hotel. Steinmejer Bc Bon9 FACTORS AND DEALERS IN TIMBEE, LL?MBEE, B?ILPSITGr MATERIALS,' &C, .'.XD GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, CHARLESTON, S. C. KEEP constantly on lonni LIME, CE? MENT. HAIR, .vcr manufactured Doors, Sashes, Blinds, Mouldings, &c.; agents for Page's P< rt able saw Mills'. Con? signments ??f ail descriptions of Merchan? dize and Material solicited, ?nd all orders carefullv and promptly attended to. Lumber and Timber i'ard and Pond fodt of Beaufain Street, on Ashley Hiver. Cilice at Wes: end of Beau?ain sir? .?t. JOHN H. ST;:.NX;.YI:U. J. ii. STEIN MEX EU. JU. Oct 26 _ Imo Eur.iir.-r of the Museum. LETTER TR O M MR. BARNt'M. NEW VI-UK. J ul Y !.!, 1-.;.">. j?Essns. HEHKIXG & Co.-GXXTLEMEX: Though Elm destruction of the American Museum har; proved ?. serious loss to mv sclf and thc public/I am bapnj to vc-rirv the .id adage, that "It's an ill" wind that blows nobody ^good," and, consequently, congratulate you that your well known safes have again demonstrated their supe? rior fire-proof qualities in an ordeal of un? usual severity. Thc sidta you made for me somo time ago waa in the ofiicc of the-Museum, on the s< cad ih.or. bael; part of the building, and in the hottest of the rire. Atter twenty-four hoc.:-.-; of trial", it was found among the debris, and on opening ..t this day-has yielded up its contents in very g.I order - books, papers, policies of insurance, bank bills, ail in condition for immediate use, and a nobli commentary on thc trustworthiness of "ferrite''.-. Fire? proof Safe. Yours tralv, P. T. BARNUM. Herring's Patent Champion Safes. The Most Reliable Protection fr .m Ft) HERRING ft CO.'s PATENT BANKER! SAFES, with Eierrv.ie .* Flovd's Patel N. w york. FNG fi CO.,