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.Ts *.*.,/"_- . ?-*^n- ,-.-r , .}> .-ti-r_-? . J SHIP If EWS. PORT OF CHARLESTON; ?3B?F?S7~ A KUI TED ON MONDAY. Brig Volant, Parker. Now York. WENT TO SEA MONDAT. Steamship Emily B. Sonder, New York. rv Fon CHAtiT.iaiTON. Sehr. Ella, Bradley, Philadelphia, Dec. 21. COMMERCIAL. BALTIMORE, December 22.-Flour very dull. Wheat finn. Corn scarce. Oats steady, at 52c. Coffee firm, at 19?@21c. in gold. Sugars heavy; Provisions"quiet. Whiskey dull. NEW YORK, December 22.-Flour has ad? vanced 5c. Wheat, corn and beef firm. Pork heavy. Whiskev has a downward tendency-sales at $2.?8. Sugar and coffee quiet. Naval stores dull. Gold 46J. NEW YORK, December 23.-sCntton firm, with sales of 1,800 bales, at 5T@52c Gold 4fli. NEW GOODS. OPENED, this dav, a varietv of choice FANCY ARTICLES of French China ?and Bohemian Glass. Also, Reticule,Lunch and Traveling BASKETS. Dec. 27_W. B. STANLEY. Oils! Oils! JUST received another supply of Lu? bricating and Burning OILS, as fol? lows, viz: Barrels Winter SPERM OIL. Lard .' Strait's " .' Neatsfoot " Tanners' " Kerosene " And for sale by the gallon or barrel, at fair prices, by C. H. BALDWIN, Dec 27 3 At old stand of Allen A Dial. New Books. OUR MUTUAL FRIEND, by Charles Dickens, complete Illustrated, paper, $1.00: cloth, $1.75. On Guard, bv Annie Thomas, 50 cts. The Lost Will and Thc Diamond Brace? let, by Mrs. Henry Wood, 50 cts. Can You Forgive Her, by Anthony Trol? lope, SI. 50. Quite Alone, by George Augustus Sala, 75 cts. Belial, 50 cts. Mr. Stewart's Intentions, by Frederick William Robinson, 75 eta. Mattie: A Strav, 75 cts. Sir Jasper's Tenant, by Miss Braddon, 75 cts. Theo Leigh, by Aunio Thomas, 50 eis. Barbara's History, by Amelia . B. Ed? wards, 75 cts. Carry's Confession, 7.5 cts. Thc Ladder of Life: A Heart History, bj Amelia B. Edwards, 50 cts. Miss Carew: A Novel, by same, 50 cts. Uncle Silas: A Talc of Bartram Haugh, 75 cts. Denis Donne, by Annie Thomas, 50 cts. Miss Mackenzie, bv Anthony Trollope, 50 cts. Red Court Farm, by Mrs. Henry Wood, 75 cts. The Earl's Secret, hy Miss Pardoe, $1.50. Allworth Abbey, bv Mrs. South worth, ?51.50. My Brother's Wife, by Amelia B. Ed? wards, 50 cts. Sherman's Grand March, bv Maj. Nich? ols, cloth, 22d edition, $2.00. ALSO, Harper's Magazine, for January. Godev's Ladv's Book, for January, 25 cts. The Finger Post, $1.50. Luttrcl of Arran, bv Charles Lever, cloth, $1.75. And many other new publications. Just received by P. B. GLASS, Dec 27 Old Post Office Range. Proclamation ! By his Excellency JAMES L. ORR, Go? vernor, of the State of South Carolina. WHEREAS information has been made to me that an atrocious murder was perpetrated in this city, on the 4th inst., on the body of J. T. Starling, by one John Raleigh, who has lied the country; and that said Raleigh may be arrested and brought to condign punishment, I, JAMES L. ORR, Governor of the State of South Carolina, do herehv offer a reward of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS for thc arrest and delivery of tho said Raleigh to any jailor within tho State, or ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS for his arrest and deli? very to any jailor in the United States. DESCRIPTION. -Raleigh is about five feet ten inches high, blonde complexion, short curly hair, large moutli, hazel eyes, is very stout ?ind has a careless walk; his teeth arc very irregular, and he is by trade a carpenter. Given ruder my hand and the seal of the State, atnie city of Columbia, this [L. s.]the twenty-fifth day of December. A. D. 1806, and the ninetieth year of the sovereignty and independence of the Unitod States of America. JAMES Li. ORR. WM. R. HI:NTT Secretary of State, s. C. Dec 27 3 ?S-Charlotta Times and Raleigh Pro? gress publish twice each, and send bill to Executive office, Columbia, S. C. XVante <3., ASITUATION as TUTOR, ?n a family of live, six or eight children. All th: English Branches and Latin and Greek (i desired)- taught. Apply at this office stating salary. References given, if re quired. Dec 5 18 St Maxy's College. #THE exercises of this insti? tution will be rosumed on the 8th of January noxt. Terms for Primary Depart? ment, per session of 5 months, in advance, $15; Mathematics, including all the branches of an English education, $25 per session; Ancient Lan ?nages, including Hebrew, Greek and atin. and Modern Languages, $10 each, extra per session. Dec 28 ll J. J. O'CONNELL, Pren't. "MADAME SOSNOWSK?'S Institute for Young Ladies ! Opposite Charlotte Railroad Depot, COLUMBIA, S. C. THE duties of this Institute will be re? sumed on January 15,1866. and end on July 15 following; For circulars, stating terms, ?Vc, applv to Principal. Dec 22 ' _ tl? Mount Zion Institute, WIXXSBORO, S. C. mHE exercises of this SCHOOL will bc JL resumed the FIRST MONDAY in Feb? ruary, 1866. OFFICERS. G. A. WOODWARD, Principal. Rev. W. P. DuBOSE, A. M., I Assist W. M. DWIGHT, f ants. Tenns per Session, payable one-half in ad? vance, the baleoiee al t/icendof thescssion: Board, with Tuition in all branches except Chemistry, Philosophy and French.*...:.'... . $100 Tuition for Day Scholars, in Classi? cal or higher English and Mathe? matical Departments. 25 Primary Department from.10 to 20 Course of Cnemistry and Philoso? phy, each. If! French.". lc Contingent fee., 5 G. A. WOODWARD, Principal. Payment required in specie, or its equi? valent in currency, at time of settlement. Dec 22_J_f4 Columbia Male Academy. H. S. THOMPSON, Instructor in Mathe maties. French and English Branches. RICHARD FORD, Instructor in thc Lath and Greek Classics. THE exercise* of this Acadc ///^Bk my will be resumed on the ?tl ^???l?3Kfa=.of January next. Pupils wil ^a-??^Sbe prepared for admission inti ?JT* ?">' university or college. '1 ie <????Jr course of study will include : new and improved system of Book-keop ing, and special advantages will be affbrd?i such students as may desire to lit them selves for mercantile life. Thc scholastic year will bc divided int three terms of four months each. Tuitio ? at the rate of seventy-five ($75) dollars pe ? year for the Classics and French, andsixt ($60) dollars for the English Brandie.' payable at the beginning of each tern j Pupils who enter for less than a who] : term, will Ix- charged at tho above rates, i Dec 20 Imo* ! Woffbrd College, { SPARTANBTJRG C. H., S. C. wjt^ THE next session will begi 4r^a "u llu' SKro-N1> MONDAY i c?i j~8wfefe January, 1866. In addition I ^^ipy-S regular students, those wi ^P??? may desire to pursue sole j e?^J*" studies will bo received lin: the institution. I A Preparatory School is also kent in tl i College, under the supervision ot the. F ! colby. Tuition, inch: .ing contingent fe j $54 per year. Board about $12 per mont I Tuition and Board are reckoned in speci i but payable in paper currency. A. M. SHirP, Dec 7 thin President Wofford College SPARTAXBl'RG ^?jk. BY request of the Truste /?LS^ O? this institution, it is at pi e-kt. ' ' '; " u;"i' r 'ht- supervision ^ayjj^3?thc Faculty of Wofford C diet Thc undersigned, with Pro GSir DcPRE and such assista teachers as may be necessary, will give i struction at the Female College. Tho next session will begin on tho MONDAY in January, 1866. Tuition, eluding contingent fee, $50 per year: AI sic, including use of instrument, $15 \ year; French, $30; Board, about $12 { month. Tuition and Board are reckoned specie, but payable in paper currency. The course of studies is liberal and tended, including Ancient Languages a instruction in Vocal Music, for which extra charge is made. A. M. SHIPP, Dec 7 thin Presid nt Wofford College Unirersity of South Carolina. jmgi^ THE General Assembly /V^ffik Snail; Carolina having chanj i?t t3*%a" tb'" S. luth Carolina ( "ol loge i ~~'Alip^ ''4' " University, applicants jfBJjjm? hereby notified that the o> dg?r cisca of the University will gin on MONDAY', the 8th January ni Students (who must be at least lift years <>r age) will be allowed to select Departments which they wish to pur! provided they attend the Lectures ir least three Schools. Ia certai? ca attendance upon a less number of Schi may be permitted. There will be no era nations for admission. Applicants ?hi present themselves punctually. Fees, for the year, to be paid on trance by each student, in specie or equivalent. Matriculation Fee, $5; Libi Fee. $15; Room Rent, $20; Tuition Fe three or more Schools aro attended, $2;" each School-if two Schools are attorn $:15 for each School-if only one Soho attended, $50. No abatement of fees late, entrance. C. BRUCE WALKER. Dec 22 t Secretary Facult WALT^B'OROIO?E ACADE THE Board of Trustees of this ins tion will hold an election for a Pl CIPAL, on SATURDAY, 2:kl Docer instant. Applicants will address the ur sighed at \Valterboro. JOSIAH B. PERRY, Chairmu Plantations to Rent. ON the 1st MONDAY in February, at Co? nimbia, by order of the Executor of the late James" O'Hanlon, will be disposed of to tho highest approved bidder, the LAND belonging to said estate, for the vear 18b'G, and known as thc Singleton and Log Castle Trr.cts. They avo superior cot? ton and grain lands. 60 or 70 hands' can be advantageously employed on tho Sin- j glot?n place, and about 25 or 30 at Log Castle. NV. A. HARRIS, Agent. Dec 24 LOOK AT THIS ! THAT very desirable BRICK MANSION, of modern architecture, with corres? ponding ut-buildings and improved grounds, corner of Laurel and - streets, is for salo-the proprietor expect? ing to remove from the city. Applv to Dec 20 wf W. A. HARRIS, Agent. For Sale, ANEAT and comfortable COTTAGE HOUSE, with six rooms and requisite j out-buiidmgs. corner of Senate and Hinder son streets. W. A. HARRIS, Agent. | Dec 20_ wf J For Sale, ACOMFORTABLE HOUSE and LOT for a small family, corner of Lumber and Lincoln streets. \V. A. HARRIS, Agent. Dec 20 wf _____ AMOST desirable unimproved LOT live-eighths of an acre-corner of Blain and Marion streets. Dec 20 wf \V. A. HARRIS, Agent. For Sale," AN unimproved LOT, of one acre, corner of Sumter and Pendleton streets convenient to Mam street-wcU locatsdfor a hotel or private residence. Dec 20 wf W. A. HARRIS, Agent. For Sale, ACRE LOT, between Main and Sum _. ter streets. A acre LOT, on Main street. Dcc_ 20 wf_ W. A. HARRIS, Agent. ~~ For Sale, ONE ACRE LOT, convenient to Charles? ton Railroad Depot. I Dec 20 wf W. A. HARRIS, Agent. For Sale, SUNDRY LOTS, improved and unim? proved. Also. PLANTATIONS. Dec 20 wf TV. A. HARRIS, Agent. Palmetto House, Spartanburg C. H. THIS extensive, well-arranged and popu? lar HOTEL is offered for salo. See hand-bills. W. A. HARRIS, Agent. Deo 20 wf 4,000 ACRES OF LANI). IN the vicinity of Spartanburg village, and bounded in part by thc village, will be divided and sold to suit applicants. Dec 20 Wf AV. A. HARRIS, Agent. FOR SALE, APLANTATION of about 1,100 acres. On it is a good commodious HOUSE and out-buildings. Near the railroad and eight miles of Winnsboro. For particulars, soc \V. A. HARRIS, Agent. . Dec 20 wf FOR SALE, AWELL-FINISHED, large and comfort? able HOUSE, with requisite out-build? ings, with ISA acres land, or more, if de? sired, situated one mile from the city. Dec 20 wf W. A. HARRIS, Agent. FOR SALE, ?Hi A AAA 0F Hamburg and Co? up lA/.\/V/V/ lumbia Railroad Stock. Dec 20 wf _ W. A. HARRIS, Agont_ Commission Agent. "WT - HARRIS, Agent to Purchase or ' W . Sell Real Estate. Prompt attention given to any business entrusted to his | care. Office, for thc present, at bis resi- | deice, corner Gervais and Bull streets. Columbia, S. C. Dec. s I REAL ESTATE FOR SALK ? ?" OFFER for sale several valuable tracts JL of OAK and HICKORY LANDS, ?itnated in Pickens District, on tho lino of railroad and around Walhalla. Also, some highly improved Grain and Cotton LANDS, in Fairfield District,,located near the Colum? bia and Charlotte Railroad. Together with several superior PLANTATIONS, in Richland District, one of which is bounded on one side by the Charleston and Colum? bia Railroad. For particulars, applv to Dee 3 t W. A. HARRIS, Agent. FOR ?______, Barham ville Female College. fti^ THIS magnificent and renowned in rc * stitution of learning, in consequence of the advanced ago of the proprietor, is now offered for sale. The knowledge, skill and energy of the Principal of this school has placed it among ono of the first educa? tional seminaries of America. For parti? culars, a circular will be furnished on ap? plication to NY. A. HARRIS. Agent. Dec 10 f -_"ULO-t?o_. Sales. . Genuine Havana Segars. By LEVIN & PELXOTTO. THIS MOUSING, at half-past ll o'clock, we will sell, at oar store. An invoicoof FINE KEG*KS, pf various brands, such as : Rio Hondos, Regalia, Londres, Ac. ALSO. A few doten Fashionable Hats. Dec 29 Furniture, &c. By Levin & Peixotto. THIS (Friday) MORNING, at lOfc o'clock, we wiU seh, at our store, if fair weather, A variety of Household FURNITURE, consisting of : Mahogany Hair Scat and Cane Chahs. Sofas, Ottomans, Tables, Wardrobes. Dressing Bureaus, Bedsteads. Bedding, Carpets, Ac. With a variety of small articles. Terms cash. " Dec 29 Unlimited articles will be received until hour of sale. To-Mght! To-Nigld! By Durbec & Walter. WE will sell at our mart, TO-NIGHT, at 7 o'clock, the following articles. Ladies*, Misses* and Men's Shoes, Ladies' Hose, Men's Half Hose, Children's Caps, F., T. and Round Combs, J., R., Ivory and Horn Huttons, Kid Gloves, Neck-Tics, Clothing, Mouslin Delaines, Alpacas, Hats, Drugs, Jewelry, Glassware, Fancy Soaps, Oil?, Pomatum, Cordials. Ac. Dec 21? By Durbec & Walter. WE will sell at our mart, 10-MORROW, at OA o'clock, the following articles closing out the lot of goods lett on consignment, consisting of: Furniture, Crockery, Cooking Stoves and Utensils, Glassware," Flannels, Shoes, Se? gars, Lamps, Candles, Toa, Blankets, Pic? tures, Books, Clocks, Soaps, Starch, Mack? erel, Sardines. Ac. Dec 29 Furniture, Clothing, Hoots, Shoes, <?c. By JAMES G. GIBBES. C. F. HARRISON, AUCTIONEER. TO-MORROW (Saturday) MORNING, at 10i o'clock, will bo sold, before my store, Mahogany Sofas, Chairs, Settee -, Ac. Ready-made Clothing. Boots, Shoes, Hats. Cassimercs, Cotton Flannels. 2 pieces All-wool 3-ply Carpet. Ladies' Hats, trimmed and untrimmed. Perfumery, Fancy Soaps, Ac. N. B.-Unlimited* articles received until 10 o'clock on day of sale. Dec 20 Desirable Building Lot, su Hable for Family Dwelling. By Levin & Peixotto. ON MONDAY MORNING, January 1, at ll o'clock, we will sell, at the Court House, That desirable LOT. situated on che North-east corner of Plain and Marion streets, containing one-half acre, formerly occupied as tho residence of J. E. Dent, Esq. Terms made known at the time of sale. Dec 20 3 Mules, Wagons, Harness, .tc. By Levin & Peixotto. WE will sell, on MONDAY MORNING, 1st January, at ll o'clock, at thc Court House, without reserve, 1 Team of 4 Mules, Wagon and Harness. 1 " 0 ALSO, Several single Mules and Horses. Cows. Buggies, Ac. Terms cash. Dec 28 Desirable Building Lot for Family Resi? dence. By Levin & Peixotto. ON MONDAY MORNING, at ll o'clock, we will sell, at tho Court House, All that lot or parcel of LAND, situated on the West side of Sumter street, mea? suring on said street -14 feet 8 inches, run? ning West 110 feet 5 inches; bounded on thc East by Sumter street, on the North Ly lot belonging to estate of John Bryce, on the South by John Veal, and on tho West by lot of Mrs. Mary Hillegas. Titles perfect. Terms cash._Dec 28_ Cottage, Bricks, Horse, Buggy, Harness, Sulky, Mules, ?bc. By A. E. Phillips. ON MONDAY next, 1st January, at 10 o'clock a. m., I will sell, at the Court House, A neat COTTAGE, on the corner of Lau? rel and Wayne streets, containing four rooms, with a small kitchen in the rear. The lot fronts on Laurel street 104 feet 1 inches, and on Wayne street about 110 feet. "ALSO, A lot of very superior Bricks, (estimated by judges ti) be 150 to 100,000) on Mr. McCully's lot, between Lanni and Richland streets. East side of Main street. ALSO, Afine Northern Mare, perfectly gentle, and a light Ruggy and Harness. A light Spring Sulky and Harness. And 2 good Mules. Terms cash. Dec 28 Commissioner's Sale. LEVIN & PEIXOTTO, A UCTIONEETiS. Er parle Melvin M. Sams et u.t el al. IN EQUITY-RICHLAND DISTRICT. IN pursuance of the order of the Court of Equity in this case, I will sell, beforo the Court House, in the city of Columbia, on theist MONDAY in January nexttat ld o'clock a. m., all that two lots of LAND, situate in thc city of Columbia, butting and bounding towards the North on - Waring's lots, towards thc South on ("has. Black's lot, towards thc East on lot of Dr. Samuel Fair, and towards the West on Ri? chardson (otherwise called Main) street; measuring in front on Richardson street about 58 feet, more <>r U ss. and in depth about ?cs feet, with an alley-way between the two lots, extending the who?e depth of thc lots; which, if the lots arc sold to dif? ferent purchasers, will be in common to the tWO lots. I'po'.i thc lots were two commo? dious stores, destroyed by fire, the bricks being still upon them. These lotti are ad? mirably situated for business. TERUS. Two-thirds cash; the balance at the expiration of one year from the day of aale; to be secured by bond and mortgage of the premises, with interest payable an? nually until the whole debt has boen paid. Purchasers to pav for papers. D. B. DESAUSSURE, Commissioner in Equity Bichland Dist. COMMISSIONER'S SALE. LEVIN & PEIXOtTO, A UGTIONEERS. RICHLAND DISTRICT-IN EQUITY. John Logan, George W. Glenn, et ux et oL, vs. Rufus J. Reid, Joseph Clippers, et ux et al.-BM for Sale of Heal Estate. IN pursuance of the order of tho Court in the above case. I will sell, on the FIRST MONDAY in January next, at 10 o'clock a. m.. at the Court House, in the city of Columbia, S. C., two SQUARES OF LAND in said city, containing four acrcB each-one lot bounded as follows: On the North, by Plain street; on the East, by Winn street; on the South, by Washington street; on tho West, by Barnwell street. The other square, or lot, bounded as fol? lows: On the North, by Blanding street; on the South, by Taylor street; on tho East, by Laurens street; anil on tho West, by Winn street. One of these squares ia so situated as to bo a most eligible location for private resi dences; tho other sonars, opposite the depot of the Columbia and Charlotte Ra? road, is well situated for stores or business establishments. These squares, or lots, will bc S?) sub-divided as to suit purchasers, aa well those who seek investments aa thoso who desire to provide themselves a com? fortable home. A maji, with tho lota num? bered, can be seen at my office. TERMS. -One-fourth cash; balance on a credit of one, two and three years, with interest payablo animally until tho whole debt be paid, secured by bond and mort? gage of the premises. Purchasers to pay for papers. I D. B. DESAUSSUBE, C. E. B. D. Nov 28_t!2 Commissioner's Sale. IN EQUITY-YORK DISTRICT. Robert Bell and wife and others vs. Wm. Ardroy.-Bill for Partition. IN obedience to the decree of the Court of Equity made in this case, 1 will sell, at York Court House, on the FIBST MON? DAY in January next, a TRACT of LAND, ' situate hi York District, on Sugar Creek, bounded by lands of J. T. Withers, Eliza I Stewart and D. G. Bennet, and containing four hundred acres, more or loss. This is a most desirable and highly productive plantation. I TERMS OF SALE.-A sufficiency of cash to pay the costs of these proceedings; tho balance pf the purchase money on a credit of one and two years, in equal instalments, with interest from tho day of sale, and secured by the bond of tho purchaser, with good sureties and a mortgage of the pre? mises. W. B. METES. C. E. Y. D. Dec 9 C. S. Jenkins, ASSEMBLY STREET, NEXT MA BEET STREET, KEEPS constantly on hand a full stock of Family GROCERIES and PROVI? SION'S. ALSO, LIQUORS. CONFECTIONERY, SHOES, HATS and FANCY ARTICLES, ftc. Dee 28 _ 10 NOTICE ! MAYOR'S OFFICE, COLUMAIA, S. C., December 24, 1805. ALL parties selling SPIRITUOUS LI? QUORS, by retail or otherwise, in thc city of Columbia, are notified that sale of the same must be STOPPED, until after MONDAY, January 1 Persons not obey? ing this order will be arrested and prose? cuted by the city authorities. Bv order of Council. Dee'24 JAS. G. GIBBES, Mayor. Wanted to Hire. ACOMPETENT NURSE for a. child a year old; white or colored. A first-rate House Servant. A first-rate Chambermaid. Thc best recommendations required. Ap sly at this othce._Dec 21 FOE SAL?~O?rR?NT, . . A DWELLING HOUSE, containing ?Sn eight rooms, situated two miles from JB?BLColumbia, on tho Camden Road. On the premises are a carriage house, ?table, barn and all necessary out-houses. The lot contains 180 acres, wooded. Apply to BEN J. T. DENT, Dec 13 At the Market. BOOTS, SHOES ?XD LEATHER. THE subscribers ha va just received a general assortment of BOOTS and ?SHOES, consisting of: Gent's Single and Double-soled BOOTS, (Philadelphia make.) Balmorals, Gaiters, Bootees, l?ro gans, i c. Also, a fine lot of tho very best Hnltimoro Oak Sole LEATHER. We will as usual, make to order all variet'es of Boots and shoes, of the best material and workmanship, for cash only a rule from which there will be no exception. J. ft A. OLIVER, Somier st., botweon Richland and Laurel Dec 7 lui"* Kay 8c Hewetson, Architects ?nd Civil Engineers PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS attended to in South and North Carolina. Working drawings, plans, specifications, and oil necessary details promptly fur nishe 1. Jons- A. KAY. RALPH E. B. HEWETSON. Sept 20 _t CITY SURVEYOR. OFFICE st residence, in rear of the Presbyterian Church, Columbia. S. C. Sept 20 ' t