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Puritan Philanthropy. Tlicrc was a man in our town Whose hobbv was canary birds; For songsters he'd an high renown As some men for their dairy herds. He kept his little dickies nil In most comfortable cages, And furnished feed for great and small, In accordance with their ages. He loved his pets, and they were gay, And caroled songs of joy and peace, To hear their yoting attempt thc lay, And see their little broods increase. One day some philanthropic gents At least so they themselves announced, Impelled by Puritan intents, Upon the dickey bird-man pounced. Their speaker, Ten dell Willips, said: "Friend, this committee's from thc East, Where bran-new mural plans ?ire laid Thc home ?f bini surnam'd 'The boast." '. We're > eut by that groat Commonwealth, Which claims the right to interfere In other people's moral health An ancient right she holds nio^t dear. " Our mission's brief, brief let it be: "Tis moral Massachusetts' wish That you at once these birds set free; To cage- them's vile and heathenish." '.Why !" quoth tho niau, with staring eyes, j '.I brea li no laws- thc birds arc tuiuc; i Your words .have fill'd me with surprise; ? 1 shall not ?arl with them, in line !" In vain thc d?l?gation picad The right of all birds to bc free; "Their homes are heida and trees," they said. Put this the bird-man could not see. "What! fields and trees!'" cried be amazed, "Tliese birds were all in cages bred: j Your Massachusetts must be crazed; Freedom would cause their death," he i said. Soon angry words advanced to blows; The delegation proved too strong; Each cage by force they did unclose Accomplishing great right-or wrong. I When all thc dickey-birds were out, Those philanthropic wise men ?ired [ Every cage they found about: Which act all Puritans admired. Then, as thc bird-man waxed hate, As punishment, because he railed, They seized his pictures, gems and plaie, : And for tho modern Athens sailed. Meanwhile the dickey-birds, poor things, ' Hopped helplessly about in need; And knowing not the uso of wings, They did not fly in search of feed. Some died in corners, starved to death Many by little boys were killed - Dogs crunched them dozens at a breath With scores of them cats' maws were tilled. Dy those who illy knew their needs, Some were caught and caged once more; Alas! they perched on broken reeds, Their mirth and singing days were o'er. Poor birds ! their race is nearly run Squelched by moral thimble riggers; Now, reader, answer this cumin 117(1/ are dickey-birds like niggers? [AVtc York Metropolitan Record. Tile Two Andrews. "I say, I say, General Jackson, for fear yon should think I have some axe to grind, because I try so hard to keep you at my poor house all night, I will agree to keep your free of expense!" expostulated the landlord of the only inn in tho village of Jef? ferson, Ashe County, North Carolina, to General Jackson, lato one evening in the autumn of 18-, as he entered his carriage to pursue his journey toward Tennessee. "The Blue Ridge is infested with banditti, and you will certainly be robbed and possibly murdered before morning. I be? seech you stay!" "You are very kind, sir, and I thank your," replied tho General, "but I shall proceed, and try and reach the Tennessee line at all events. I have no fears of being molested. Drive on, Ned, briskly. Adieu, gentlemen, all !" and the old hero drove off -it a rapid pace. "Hilloa there, youngster!" cried the landlord, to a slim, weary, flaxen headed strippling, standing in the motley crowd in front of the tavern, "if you are going to Tennessee, you had better jump up behind and go along "with the General; it's as cheap a> walking." "Sure enough, I reckon I'd better, and thank you," replied the young man, jumping up behind the coach as it drove off. They rode on quietly for some hours, until they began to ascend the moun? tain, when the General, hearing a slight cough behind, called out stern? ly : " "Who's that ?" " It's me, sir-Andrew Johnson. I am a traveler, on my way to Tennes? see, and T. thought I might get a lift on your carriage, sir. I beg your pardon, sir." "Youare quito welcome, sir, to my carriage. Come forward, and tah a seat with me." " Thank you, sir ; but ns the moun? tain is rather steep here, I'll jump off and walk up." He walked forward up to the moun? tain side, in advance of the carriage, but had not gone far before he saw a man ahead of him, ascending the mountain ; he appeared to be intoxi cated. He lurched this and that way, staggering backward and forward ; now his knees would double up, and he -ould miss a step, ns if thc earth had suddenly vanished before him ; then he would cross Iiis legs, and a lurch would send Lim diagonally across the road. He stopped and braced himself up, so ns nearly to fall backward, and then drifted helplessly along. Presently he turned an angle in thc,road, and was out (if sight. "That fellow is beastly drunk!" remarked the General. "Drunk ! Not muck, sir," laughed the young man. ' 'He'sno more drunk than T. am. He's playing 'possum, and moans mischief. Look there ! he's lying in thc road." As they drove up, he raised him? self lazily and hailed them: "Hie ! ah-I say, gentlemen, can't you give a man a lift ! I-I-hie ! can't walk; I'm loaded too heavily with d-d mean whiskey.*" "Thou slay whore you are and got ridof it," replied the General sternly. "The devil!*' exclaimed the man, springing to his feet with the agility of a eat. He gave a keen whistle, and planted himself in front of the coach. Three men sprung out from the bushes and made a rush for the earring.'. Quick as thought tho General sprang upon one of them, and they rolled over in the road together. A dull, crashing sound was next hoard over the road, and a second one rolled over in the dust, propelled by the loaded whip iu the powerful Lauds of the driver. The young man, by a timely shot, fired and brought down a third, and then sprang to the assist? ance of thc General, who ?atill fought manfully with the herculean anta? gonist, while the driver engaged the remaining robber. "?Stand back! stand back!"- cried the General to the young man; "wc ave mau to man. I'll give tho villain fair play, liv the Eternal, I have you. now!"' and ho threw Lis antagonist over, apparently lifeless. "Arc you hurt, my hoy?" asked the General. "And yon, too, Ned? Where is Ned." "Here, massa," replied the boy, puffing up the road. "My robber coAvard, ho run. 1 golly. * Ho! he! he! I save ono, massa rave one and de young gentleman sine one. He! he! he!" All this occurred in less time than it takes to record it. "But you, General, are you hurt?" "No; nothing but a few bruises, thank God! But look here; one of them is stirring. You, sir, and Ned, pinion his hands, while I examine the others." j None of them were found to be dead. Two were only stunned, and the third had received a pistol shot j through the shoulder, and was crouching in affright. They were all soon pinioned, and a council was held, when git was determined to disarm thom and let them go, rather than be detained on the road. No further incidents befell our travelers during their jaunt. On their sepa? ration in Tennessee, the Genend gave the young man much good advice. He; recounted to him his own history, and bade him aspire to be good and useful. The General continued en route for his home in Middle Tennes? see, and the young mau stopped and settled in tho town of Greenville, Tennessee, as a journeyman tailor. Of his subsequent career it is need? less to speak ; it is part of the history of our country. M. E. I>. JONESBOKO, Tenn., Nov., 1865. South Carolina-Union District. IN THE COUBT OF ORDINARY. Sarah Hames, Applicant, vs. Stephen Fowler et al., Refendants. IT appearing to iny satisfaction that Betsy Bently, Elbert Fowler, Julia Sprouse, Coleman Haines, Presley Hames ami William Hames, defendants in this case, reside without the limits of thisState: It in, therefore, ordered that they appear before me, on or before the 12th day of February, A. D. 1866, and object to "tho division or sale of thc real estate of Polly White, deceased, or their consent will be entered of record. C. GAGE, O. U. D. Ordinary's Office, Nov. 20, 1805. Nov 30 " wl2 South Carolina-Union District. IN THE COURT OF ORDINARY. Reuben Briant and Sarah, h is wife, Appli? cants, rs. Wm. Kirby, li. C. Kirby and Others, Defendants. IT appearing to my satisfaction that Samuel Kirby, Miles Kirby, Alexander Leckce and wife* Jesse Clark and Martha, his wife, A. T. Briant and Adeline, his wife, and Joseph Martin and Isabella, his wife, defendants in this case,reside without the limits of this State: It ts, therefore, ordered that they appear before me, on or before thc 12th day of February, A. D. 1866, and object to thc division or sale of the real estate of Polly White, deceased, or their consent will be entered of record. C. GAGE, O. U. D. Ordinary's Oftice. Nov. 21, 1865. Nov 30 * wl2 LAUGE AND EtEG?NT STOCK OF GOODS!! JUST BECEJVEB AND FOR SALE BY j. sncm k co., ASS KM UL Y STL'KKT, Between Plain und Washington Streets, QA DOZ- Assorted GENTS DRESS and Ol ' BUSINESS COATS. 10 doz. OVER-COATS. HU " PANTS. .2D li VESTS. 20 " Shetland Ribbed UNDET.-SHIRTS and DRAWERS. 20 doz. White Ribbed UNDEE-SHIRTS and DRAWERS. 20 doz. Shaker Flannel Under-shirts and Drawers. 20 doz. heavy Grey Under-shirts and Drawers. 5 doz. Red Flannel Under-shirts and Drawers. 10 doz. Brown Knit Coats. 10 " Grey 20 doz. Linen Collars. 80 " Gent's Black Gauntlets. 50 " " assorted Wool Gloves. 10 " " White Gloves. 50 " " Woolen and Silk Scarfs. 40 " " Wristlets. 30 " " assorted Merino Hose. 10 pieces All-wool White Flannel. 10 " Canton Flannel. 55 pieces White Muslin. 20 li French Chintz. 10 " Cheek. 15 " Gingham. 20 " Linsey. 5 doz. Balmoral Skirts. 10 pieces Black Alpaca. 10 " Fancy " 10 " Delains. 5 " Black Velvet. 10 " French Merino. 5 " Black Cloth. 10 " Satinets. 10 " Kentucky Jeans. 10 doz. Ladies' and Chddren's Hats. 10 doz. Umbrellas. 12 " Ladies' Netts. 50 " Knives and Forks. 10 " Ladies' Hats. 10 " Children's Hats. 10 " French Corsets. 10 " assorted Cloaks. 10 doz. Umbrellas. 10 " Shawls. 10 tierces Butter. 5 boxes Ginger. 10 kits Mackerel, Ne. 1. 10 " " No. 2. 10 boxes Sugar Crackers. 20 " Soda 10 " Fancy " 10 " Wine " 1 " Allspice. 1 " Cinnamon. 4 " Peppor. 1 " Indigo. 2 firkins Lard, 10 bbls. Crushed Sugar. 10 " Brown " 100 boxes Dairy Cheese. 5 bbls. Kerosene- Oil. 100 doz. Hinges. ALSO, A LARGE LOT OF SHOES! WE ARE RECEIVING DAILY mw G00D?! WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT THE LOW EST CASH PRICES. Agent for Kalb's celebrated ARTIFICIAL LEG and ARM. Also, agent for FAIRBANKS SCALES. Circulars to be .seen at thc store. Watches and Jewelry Repaired. 10 doz. Clocks. Highest Price Given for Old Gold and Silver. GENERAL COMMISSION AGENCY. Iy B. GLASS has established, in cohnec ? tion with thc Book and Stationery business, a general COMMISSION AGENCY for thc purchase and sale of "Merchandize of every description, Bonds, Stocks, Beal Estate. A c. Careful attention given to all business entrusted to him. Office, at present, on Plain street, near Niekerson's Hotel. Nov 1 FIRE AM) LIFE IXS?RAXCE, H. E. NICHOLS, Agent, FOB the following FIRST CLASS COM? PANIES: Thc "Underwriter's Agency," thc "Inter? national,1* the "Metropolitan,'1 tho "Conti? nental.*' the "Security.'' the "Home," the 'Columbia,11 the "Washington," the "Ful? ton," the "Croton." .ill of the city of New York: the "Putnam" and the "New Eng? land." of Hartford. Conn.; the "Home," of New Haven, Conn.: the "Home" and the "Southern Insurance and Trust Coin panv," or Savannah, (?a.: the "Albemarle,11 of Virginia, and the "Gulf State," of Flo? rida. Also, the "Globe Life Insurance ( Jompany,11 of New York: the "New England Mutual." of boston: the "North Carolina Mutual,11 of Raleigh, and the "Accidental," of New York, insuring against accidents of all kinds. The whole possessing an aggre? gate capital of over $25,000,000. Risks taken on Cotton or Merchandize iii transitu from any point to any point on" reasonable terms. ALL LOSSES PROMPTLY ADJUSTED. Office at Mr. Hussung's house, corner of Assembly and Washington streets, Colum? bia, S. C. Aug 15 i Gm Charleston Advertisements. 121 MEETING STREET, CHABLESXOK, S. C., WHOLESALE DEALERS IN Dry Goods, FANCY ??0BS AND CLOTHING, ABE now receiving a large assortment of STAPLE and FANCY DBY GOODS purchased during the recent decline-and offer them at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Shall have a complete stock of CLOTH? ING manufactured for the Spring trade. The attention of merchants solicited. Dec 1_26 STENHOUSE & CO., FORWARDING AND COM. MERCHANTS, No. 110 EAST BAT, CHARLESTON, S. C. COTTON and PBODUCE forwarded to the Northern cities. From their long experience, they feel confident of their ability to give satisfaction. Nov 10 C. A. CHISOLM. K. G. CHISOLM. H. I* CIIISOLM. GWSOtM B?0T?ERSt SHIPPING AND GENEBAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Cliarleston, JSL <0. PROMPT attention given to the pur? chase, sale and shipment of COTT ON, BICE, NAY Ali STORES, LUMBER, COAL, Ac. Merchandize forwarded to all parts of the country. Consignments solicited, on which liberal ad . anees will be made. Nov 8 Imo NEW YORK AND CHARLESTON PASSENGER STEAMSHIPS! tittil* WU \ CARRYING TEE U. S. MAIL. GRANADA, O.IAKER CITY' ANDALUSIA, STARLIGHT, ?VI?K?'3'J?U?, SARAGOSSA. THE ships of this line are all first-class and reliable, are at least as fast as any of the coast, and built at as great an ex? pense. They are in charge of gentlemanly and capable commanders, and every atten? tion will be paid to the comfort of the pas? sengers. One of the above shins will be despatched from New York ana one from Charleston EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY, (.'argo by these steamers insures at the lowest rates. All informa? tion can be hail from either of the agents. RA YEN EL A CO., Charleston. ARTHUR LEARY, New York. Merchandize and Cotton addressed to cither house will be promptly forwarded. Nov 5 8mo PEOPLE'S STEAMSHIP COMPANY. LINE COMPOSED OF THE NEW AND FIRST-CLASS STEAMERS RIONEKA, Capt. Mar? h inn it, EMILY ll. SOt'DER,Caiit. Winchester. FOR NEW YORK DIRECT! rXiHESE vessels alternating weekly, ofTer 1 ing everv Thursday to tho traveling publie a FIRST-CLASS PASSENGER BOAT, with superior accommodations. Ther<! will be a mail bag kept at the office of thc Agents, closing always an hour be? fore the sailing of each steamer. For Passage or Freight, applv to WILLIS A CHISOLM, Agents, Oct 5 3mo* Mills House, Charleston. New York Advertisements. Artificial Legs. TTTESTON'S METALLIC ARTIFICIAL Vf LEOS. Two lega in one. You can take cir thc foot and put on a stub. It is thc only Artificial Leg thc party wearing can take apart and put together, or take off' his foot and substitute a stub. Cork-lined, covered with flesh-colored leather, with rubber .joints, and without cat-gut cords or spiral springs. It is self adjusting, makes no noise, is cheaper and lighter and will last longer than tin; wood? en legs, and is worn with ease and comfort. Thc measure can be sent and the leg returned by express, thereby saving the time and expense of coming to New York to be titted. Price-$75, $100, S125. A ti* guarantee.', at your home. Send fo a pamphlet. .1. NV. WESTON, Patentee. Office and salesroom, No. 70(1 Brcadwav, New York. Nov 2?> jK JAMES CONNER'S SONS UNITED STATES TYPE FOUXMRY AND PBMTEBS' WAREHOUSE, "VfOS. 28, SO ?md 32 ( ontre street, (corner JA of lb-ado street.) New Yolk. The type on which this paper is printed is from tho above Foundry. Nov ls Metropolitan Enterprise. ?BEAT SIFT SALE OF Tin: NEW YORK AND PROVIDENCE JEWELERS' ASSOCIATION* CAXTTAI.$1.000,000. DEPOT 197 JiJiOAJ) WA V: N. Y. A N immense stock of PLANOS, JEWEL J\_ RY, WATCHES and FANCY COCOS, all to be sohl bu- ONE DOLLAR each, with? out regard to value, and not to bc paid for till you soe what you will receive. Certificates, naming each article and its value, are placed in scaled envelopes and well mixed. One ol'these envelopes will be sent by mail to any address, on rcceb of 25 cents; live for fl: eleven for S2; thirty A for $?: sixty-five for $10; and OIK; hundred/ for il?. On receipt of thc certificate, yoy? will see what you are going to have, and then it is at your option to pay thc dollar and take the article or not. Purchasers may thus obtain a Cold Watch, Diamond Ring, a Piano, Sewing Machine or any set of jewelry on our list, for $1; and in no caso can they get less than one dollar's worth, as there are no blanks. Agents arc wanted in every town in tho country; every person can make $10 a day selling our certificates in thc greatest sale of Jewelry ever known. Send 25c. for a certificate, which will in? form you what you can obtain for $1. At thc same time get our circular, containing full list and particulars; also, terms to agents. Address JAMES HUTCHINSON A CO., Nov 14 2mo P>7 Broadway, N. Y. BATCHELOR'* HAIR DYE! THE Original and Rest in thc World! The only true, and perfect HAIR DYE. Harmless, Reliable and Instantaneous. Produces immediately a splendid Black or natural Brown, without injuring the hair or skin. Remedies the ill effects of bad dyes. Sold by all Druggists. The genuine is" signed William A. Batchelor. Also, RE? GENERATING EXTRACT OF MILLE FLEURS, for Restoring and Beautifying the Hair. CHARLES BATCHELOR," Oct 25 ly_New York. LAWRENCE. BALDWIN & CO., BANKERS AND BROKERS, NO. 70 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES AND other STOCKS, BONDS, Ac, bought and sold on commission. DEWITT C. LAWRENCE, member N. Y. Stock Exchange. "SIMEON BALDWIN, Jit., member N. Y. Petroleum and Mining Board. CYRUS J. LAWRENCE. WM. A. HALSTED Sept 4_Oma Burning of the Museum. LETTER FROM MR. BARNUM. NEW YORK, Julv 14, 18<;5. MESSRS. HF.UKINO & Co.-GENTLEMEN: Though the destruction of the American Museum bas proved a serious loss to my? self and the public. I am happy to verify the (dd adage, that 'TPs 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. The safe you made for me some time ago was in the office of the Museum, on thc second floor, back part of the buildin and in thc hottest of the lire. After twenty-four hours of trial.it was, fourni among tho debris, and on opening j it this day has yielded up its contents very good order- books, papers, policies of j insurance, hank bills, all in condition for immediate usc, and a noble commentary on thc trustworthiness of Herring's Fire Proof Safe. Yours truly, P. T. BARNUM. Herring's Patent Champion Safes. Thc Most Reliable Protection from Fire no"' Knoim. HERRING A CO.'S PATENT BANKERS' SAFES, with Herring A Floyd's Paient Crystalized Iron, thc host security against a burglar's drill ever manufactured. HERRING A CO., No. 251 Proadwav, cor.Mnrravst., N. Y. FARREL, HERRING A co.. Philadelphia. Oct 26 2mo HERRING A CO., Chicago.