Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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By ToloBra^Jz*.-1 Congreisional. -WASBJKOTO*, February 5. -hi taeS.i;;vto, ' Mi0. FessMi'den o?Ued np the joint ronola- j tion from thc Committee on J?ooonstruo- ' tiou. ]? o]>>.-??ic th? constitutional amend- ' ment, ba&imr i vp? eM-ntation"upon popnla- ! tjon. and excluding frota representation a!l persons'denied sn UVH gr on aceountof color. j Mr. Bsmocr apota in Opposition to tho! r?aolution. and offered ft substitute. ?>?- i daring that all persons shall be equal be? fore the law, in ciril and political rights. He occupied the attention of the Seuato during the entire da v.-contending for the perfect civil and political equality of all men. .1 will not conclude his speech until to-morrow. In the Honcc an amendment was offered TO the rules and laid on the table, netting apart one day in each week for the con? sideration of* public business, to he calltd " White Man's Day." A resolution was ofTered, instructing the Committee on Reconstruction to inquire into the expediency of levying a tax on tho rebellions States, in order to defray the expenses of k^epm;.; up a standing'array among them to keep peace. The consideration of the bill extending tlu- powers of the Freedmen's Bureau was rosumed. An amendment was adopted, that its operations be confined to those States where the habeas c n-pus is sus? pended. The Transit of American Troop? Thro norh Alex leo In 1861. The message of the President in answer to the Senate inquiry for in? formation relative to negotiations in 1861 with Mexico for the purpose of marching United States troops from Guaymas to Arizona, through Mexico, ! encloses papers upon the subject from j the State Department, from which it appears that under date of May 4, 1861, Senor Romero called the atten? tion of Mr. Seward to a project of Southern men for seizing Mexico and . establishing slavery- therein, and de? clared that "Mexico conquered inde? pendence through the blood of her children, and will maintain it to tho last against any invader who may at? tempt to take it from her, and that she will never consent that any human being shall be reduced to slavery within its territory. It is a free country, in which no man is born a slave, and in treading upon which liberty returns to those who may be? fore have had the misfortune to lose it." He therefore wishes to arrange between M exico and the United States a treaty which shall guarantee the boundaries of the Mexican Republic as now agreed upon, and prevent the introduction of slavery into Mexican territory. He would make an indis? pensable condition to such treaty or arrangement that no European na? tions should participate therein ; lest it might become a motive or pretext for the intervention of that continent in the affairs of the Republic in par? ticular and America in general. Mr. Seward replies, May T, that such designs of the insurgents here against the peace of Mexico cannot be carried into effect if their designs against their own Government are prevented. He says that full instruc? tions were given to Mr. Corwin to establish such relations with Mexico and the other American Republics as will strengthen their power and en? able them to maintain independence of every influence coming from the other hemisphere. In another letter of the same date he asks permission from the Mexican Government for the passage of troops through Mexi? can territory for concentration in Arizona. Senor Romero, August 20, commu? nicated the desired permission. Mr. Seward acknowledges the liberal and magnanimous exhibition of confidence, and promises that Mexico shall have no occasion to regret the courtesy. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has received a communica? tion from a farmer, inquiring whether farm products sold in 1864, and which had been assessed in 1863, were liable to taxation. In reply, the Commissioner decides there is no provision of law for exempting farm products from taxation when sold on account of there having paid a tax previously; and, in the second place, it is clear that in a majority of cases it is only apparently thc fact that a second tax is paid, and consequently the tax will be assessod upon the value of a year's crop. .- - An effort is being made in the Virginia Legislature to declare tho elections of Senators Underwood and Segar illegal. Governor Pierpont and John Minor Botts are talked of for the succession. Both his friends and enemies are trying to get Gover? nor Pierpont to resign-the former in order that a military governor maj' be appointed, and the* latter that Ro? bert E. Lee or some other prominent rebel may be elected. [New Yaric Herald. News from Fort Laramie says a treaty has been made with tho Sioux Indians, who agree to observe the peaceful relations with the whites, and quit stealing stock from emigrants and freighters. Some of Bear's war? riors were badly frozen during the severe snow storm in December, and being otherwise crippled in the mean* of war, they were induced to accept the terms of peace. Herrinan, the great magician, wai euchred out of $800 and his water, by two gamblers, while on his way re? cently ?.*- ?m. Terre Haute to Indiana poli?, vjae of the gamblers threw "three sixteens" on a bet. Hcrrmar made no complaint, but politely ask ed his new acquaintance to take t cigar. \ A despatch from Washington, on the 23d ult., to thc Ciucirxnati. Enquirer, says Gen. Howard hus received a very encouraging communication from Gen. Tilson, Assistant Commissioner of the Freedmen's Bureau for the Dis? trict of Georgia. It represents the relations between the blacks and their employees of the best character. * . - - The earthquake felt through t Mexi? co on the 13th nit., was also severely felt on the South American coast on the 15th. So violent was it there, that nearly all the private houses were thrown down, and the most substan? tial building of the Government suf fei*ed severely. Jamaica advices announce the ar? rival at Kingston, on the 6th ult., of Sir Henry Storks, the new Gover? nor. Tue trial of xhe remaining pri? soners, charged with complicity in the late rebellion-about 150 in num- j ber-was fixed to commence on the 23d ult. - - - ... A petition, numerously signed by members of the bar throughout the country, asking the pardon ol' John A. Campbell, ex-Judge of the Su? preme Court, and Assistant Confede? rate Secretary of War, was presented I to the President, on Monday. A despatch from Memphis says it is reported that Gen. Forrest, under the guise of retiring from business in Memphis to his plantation, has gone to Mexico, in consequence of having been notiiied to appear before a Mili? tary Commission, at Washington. John Mitchell writes from Paris I that it is a foolish impression on this j side of the Atlantic, that the French press dare not denounce tho measures and policy of the Government. He I says it is not true, aud that it is far | more dangerous in America to do it. It is reported from Havana that] tho Cuban water? are full of Chiban privateers. A Spanish vessel, from | Santander, has brought reports to j Havana of a fast schooner flying sus? picious bunting, and of a steamer and j a sailing vessel flying the same flag. The recognition of the indepen? dence of Dominica and the nomina? tion of Gen. Calnan as Minister to that Republic, is said to have been the result of Secretary Seward's visit to that country. THE NEW YORK HOTEL, BURNERS.- | United States Commissioner Osborn has rendered a decision, holding Martin, the alleged rebel hotel burner, for trial. The steamer Sacramento sailed i from San Francisco on the 31st ult. for Panama, taking 8749,681 in trea? sure, of which ?109,047 goes to New York. Rev. Joseph Cross, formerly a dis? tinguished Methodist divine, and au? thor of several popular works, has ap-1 plied for holy orders in the Episcopal j Church. A printer's toast: "Woman-the j fairest work in creation. The edition is large, and no man should be with? out a copy." The famous Washington Artillery Battalion, of New Orleans, is to be re-organized. An ice bridge spans the river at Niagara Falls, which is crossed by many persons. A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, RESIDENT of Columbia, is desirous of taking a PARTNER m a business, which is very lucrative. He must be pos? sessed of several thousand dollars, in order to enlarge the business. Address A, li. C, Post Office, Columbia. Feb 7 3* Eichland Lodge No. 39, A. F. M. A Regular communication of this 'Lodge will bo held THIS EVEN? TING, 7!h inst., at 7 o'clock, at Odd Fellows' Hall. Bv order of the AV. M. Feb 7 1 R. TOZER, Secretary. Corn & Hay. f)A f \ BUSHELS prime White CORN. ?UU 40 hales EASTERN HAY. For sale LOW for CASH. ?Feb 7 3* ANDREW CRAWFORD. Corn and Hay. 6) rr PALES Eastern HAY. 300 Bushels Best White CORN. Also, WHISKEY and GIN of tho best quality. H AN A II AN A- WARLEY. Fob 7 2 WAXES. ?yf\ DOZEN of tho above AXES, extra ?i\J weight, made to order. For sale by Feb 7 1 HAN AH AN & WARLEY. STOLEN, FROM the plantation of James T. Hopkins, on Mill Creek, on Tues _?day flight, the 5th inst., a small grey HORSE MULE, round-bodied, mano and tail close trimmed and flea-bitten about the head. A liberal reward will bo paid for thc Tetection of the thief and the delivery of the mule to thc owner, LONDON, a freed? man, now residing on the place, or to Mr. PITTMAN, also there, er to JAMES T. HOPKINS, Esq., Hopkins' T. O. Feb 7_ 1* STENHOUSE & @G.S Commiss'n Mferch'ts, NO. Iii) EAST fi A r, CHAELESTON, S. C., HAVE in store and offer for sale, at RE? DUCED PRICES: 2,500 bat?s Yellow and Whit o CORN. 1.200 " SEED OATS. .250 bales HAY. h00 bhls. FLOUR, at prices from $9 tc $11 per barrel. ;>U bbls. kiln-dried CORN MEAL. 20 sacks BUCKWHEAT FLOUR. Feb 7 ? COMMERCIAL ASD F?NANCIAX,. NEW YO UK, February 5.-Tho cotton market han a declining tendency, and is quoted at 4Sc. Gold 39J. LOUISVILLE. January 30.-Thero was quito a lull observable'in business to-day, consequent wholly upon the blockade of I the Nashville Railroad, the Superintendent having been compelled to refuse freight. The accumulation was so great in a few hours-all the available teams in the city appearing to have been called into requi- j Bition to haul goods to the Nashvill depot that there was no room left for more, and the gates were closed. The attendance on 'Change was full and animated, and wo notice a marked firmness for nearly all products, though the trans? actions, excepting in provisions and corn, were light. There was a limited inquiry for cotton, with a few small sales of low middling at 42@43c. Provisions were in good request, with sales of 220,000 pounds of bulk sides to dealers, at 164@lGJc, loose; and a sale of ? 1,000 piece? of bulk sides on private terms, j Bacon is also active at quotations. Flour and grain eon thine moderately ac? tive, ^s will bo seen by our quotations. The despatches to "the Exchange, from New York, quoted cotton in fair demand, and prices firm at 49@49?c. Flour un? changed. Pork advanced to $29 for new mess. Coffee firm, and prices a shade higher. Sugar didi and nntrhanged. Tho Cincinnati report to tho Board of | Trade quoted hogs firm, at 9J@9?c, with receipts of 1,420 head. Whiskey dull, at $2.22* for free, and $2.2'?? in bond. Flour unchanged. The Chicago despatch quoted hogs firm, at 9i@9^c. gross, with receipts of 12,000 during the past twenty-four hours. Mess pork, $26.25@$26.50; primo mess, $23.50; green hams, 14|@16c.; shoulders, 9@9.}c.; sides, 12c. ; bulk meats unchanged. English meats in good demand: Cnmberlaud mid? dles, 13Ac.; short ribbed sides, 14?c; Lard, lG|(f?17c.-market quiet but firnn Wheat, $1.23}. Oats, 244c. Corn, 42ic. Whiskey, no transactions. Money continues to rule close, at 9@12 per cent. Occasional exceptions aro made in favor of well known houses, but the va? riations are oftener above than below theso rates. Large amounts of eompotmd and other interest notes arc held by our West? ern banks, and tho cns tom adopted by a great many New York banks of allowing in? terest on deposits, induces them to keep their balances thero as large as possible. Theso are the principal causes of thc con? tinued stringency in the money market. Gold was higher to-day, Columbia Wholesale Prices Current. CORRECTED WEEKLY BY A. L. SOLOMON. APPLES-Per bushel.S3 00 BAGGING-Gunny, per yard. 35 Dundee " . 30 BALE ROPE-Manilla, per lb. 30 N. Y. or West'n, pr lb. 25 BACON-Hams, lier lb. 28 Sides " . 25 Shoulders, " . 20 BUTTER-Northern, per lb. 00 Country, " . 50 BRICKS-Per 1,000. COTTON YARN-Per bunch. 3 50 COTTON-Ordinarv, per lb. 36 Middling, " . 42 Sea Island, " . CANDLES-Sperm, per lb. Adaman tine, ". 35 Tallow, " . 25 COFFEE-Rio, per lb. 37J Laguayra, " . 45 Java, " . 50 CHEESE-Englie h Dairy, per lb.. .30 &. 20 Skimmed, " ... 25 CORN-Per bushel. 1 75 FLOUR-Super, .per bbl. 12 50 Extra Family. 15 00 HAY-Northern, per cwt. Eastern " . HIDES-Dry, per lb. 15 Green, '* . 8 LARD-Per lb. 35 LUMBER-Boards, per 100 ft. Scantling, " . Shingles, per 1.000. LIME-Per bbl. MOLASSES-Cuba, per gallon. 75 New Orleans, " . 1 75 Sugar House, " ..... NAILS-Per lb. 12i ONIONS-Per bushel. 1 50 OIL-Kerosene, per gallon. 1 25 Terebene, " . Sperm, " . PEAS-Per bushel. 1 50 POTATOES-lush, per bushel. 1 25 Sweet, " . 1 75 RICE-Cai olina, per bushel. 9 00 East India, " . SPECIE-Gold. 40 Silver. 35 SALT-Liverpool, per sack.? 3 50 Table, " . 5 00 Virginia or Coast. SOAP-Per bar.18 & 25 SUGAR-Crushed, per lb. 28 Powdered, " . 28 Brown, " .15*20 SPIRITS-Alcohol, per gallon. Cognac Brandv, " . 10 00 Domestic " " . 3 00 Holland Gin, " . 8 00 American " " . 4 00 Jamaica Rum, ;' . G 00 N. E. " " . 3 50 Bourbon Whiskey, . 3 50 Monongahela " . 5 00 Rectified " . 3 00 STARCH-Per lb. 20 TEA-Green, per lb. 2 00 Black, " . 1 50 TOBACCO-Chewing, per lb.30 i 1 00 Smoking, " .50 * 1 00 VINEGAR- Wine, per gallon. 1 00 Cider, li . 75 ?' it'll ('ll ** 1 50 WINE-Champagne, per basket. . . 3? 00 Port, per gallon. 5 00 Sherry, " . 6 00 Madeira, " . 5 00 DOMESTIC MARKET. MEATS-Pork, per lb. Beef, " . 08 Mutton, g . 8(^)10 POULTRY-Turkeys, per pair. 4 00 Ducks, . 75 Chickens, " . 50 Geese, " . 75 Special Notice-To Tax-Payers. CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, COLUMIUA, February 6, 18GG. THE BOOKS of this office were opened on MONDAY", tho 5th inst., for tho pur? pose of receiving RETURNS and TAXES for the year 18GG. F. H. ELMORE, Feb_7_3 _ City Clerk. HENEY M. M0EEIS, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT "99 Pearl street, New York. N. B.-Wm S. Hill, (formerly Hill ..tNorfleet,) of Rich mond. Va., and Charles D. Hill, of Nortl Carolina, are associated with me in tin above business, and will be pleased to sorvi their Southern friends. References-Gen R. D. Johnston and R. W. Lawson ?fe Co. Charlotte, N. C.; John Wilks, President ls National Bank, Charlotte, N. C. Feb 7_,_t2mo*_ Notice. ALL persons indebted to the late firm o ZEALY, SCOTT & BRUNS, aro re quested to make settlement forthwith, bj calling on J. T. ZEALY, Assembly street." Feb S }4 ? Few Gentlemen C1AN be accommodated with DAY BOARD J by applying two doo. J from Mr. E. Keenan's, on Snmter street. Feb 6 3* POTATOES! AFINE lot of POTATOES received and offered LOW by Feb 6 2* FISHER & LOWRANCE. POTATOES, ONIONS, APPLES. -t {\ BB LS. PINK-EYE POTATOES, for iv planting. 5 bbls. White and Red ONIONS. 5 <; RUSSETT APPLES. Jnst received and for salo by T. J. GIBSON, Corner North of old Cit? IIU;id. Feb S a I TAILORING. _ THE undersigned begs leave to in Tga form Ids friends and the p ibhc gene- j parally that ho has returned i gain, and | has re-opened his Tailoring Establish ment pu Washington Btreet, opposite thc old Jail and West side of Messrs. Hanahan & Warley's store, and is now ready to take in all orders belonging to thc business. Thanking his old customers for their former patronage, and hoping they will give him their custom again, be begs to assuro them that thev can find at his store the BEST of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES and VESTINGS. Call and seo for yourselves. Feb 6_6 C. D. EB?RHARDT. Fifty Axemen and Thirty Plantation Hands Wanted. APPLY to Mr. WM. SIMONS, at Coffin & Ravenel's, or to Mr. JOHN CLARK? SON, at Clarkson & Talley's. Feb 3 G " BALTIMORE ST?NEWAEE! CONSISTING of CHURNS, MILK PANS, Butter Jars, Pitchers, Circular Cake Jars, Spittoous, ?Vc. Together with a gene? ral assortment of Yellow and Rockingham Ware, just received. W. B. STANLEY. Jan 27 VALENTIN!;* ? ! SENTIMENTAL and COMIC. Just opened at P. B. GLASS' Bookstore. Corn, Hay, Oats and Peas. 9iOO ?rSSH'ELS Prira.? whit0 CORN. ~100 bushels PEAS^' 50 bbls. FLOUR- Extra Familv. 100 bales EASTERN HAY. Just received and for sala at lowest mar? ket rates. Office Gervais st., near S. C. R. R. Feb 1 Imo* J. D. BATEMAN, Agent. Hubs, Spokes and Felloes. AFULL supply of HUBS, SPOKES and FELLOES, suitable for Buggies and Wagons. ALSO, Carriage and Tire Bolts, Axle Clips, i.e. In store and for sale chea]) for cash by DIAL & POPE, Jan 37 Saeaeaaora to Allen & Dial. Lost, j&^l?gi?0fa Ad Dll))c^rrlMte Rai-i faining a desk with many letters, some handsome trinkets, a large quantity of lace, a black lace shawl and mantle, two large white lace veils, hm mi? niatures and several photographs. The owner, who prizes these articles beyond their intrinsic value, offers a large reward for thcrecovcrv of any of them, or for any information oflthem. Applv toBACHMA? fe WATIES, Columbia, or to RUTLEDGE & YOUNG. Charleston. JFeh 4 6* lolT BACON, ETC. Ol A BBLS. CHOICE FAMILY AND ?\J?L SUPER. FLOUR, at Charleston prices, freight added. 20,000 lbs. choice old BACON SHOUL i DERS, at 16 and 18c. ?30,000 SEGARS-low-priced and good. With various ether articles of prime qua? lities and low prices. For sale by Feb 4 Imo* E. STENHOUSE. New ?Store. j_ THE subscriber /fvPr-^HV8 haPpy L" Mmm \M l^Ht^iaiSforin solc*cus" ?Ha?iliH \uB^3W t o m e r H a n d |j || \ nH am?K?B??mf r i e n d s that, il Ibnrcmiilfa '.Fhoenix"-like, his store has ri.-en out of smouldering ashes into a substsntial brick building of goodly proportions, in which parties "wanting storage can be accommo? dated. All description of goods received for sale on consignment; and where he will keep as good an assortment of GROCE? RIES as can he found anywhere, and for sale, as usual, at the lowest prices, at wholesale and retail. E. STENHOUSE. Feb 4 Imo* Land Agent. SPECIAL attention paid to purchase and sale of PLANTATIONS, FARMS, DWELLINGS and REAL ESTATE of every description in South Carolina and the Southern States. (Juice -Court House Square, Columbia, S. C._Feb 3 WAJ?TED , 500 CORDS OAK BARK ! ! PARTIES having BARK for salo, will pleaso address tho undersigded at this place, stating price, number of cords, and at what Depot or Turn-out (on any Rail? road running to Columbia) it can bc deli? vered, and at what time. J. MEIGHEN, Feb 1 w5*_Columbia, S. C. Paints, Oils, Window Glass, &c. AGENERAL assortmont of tho above, togotherwith a full stock of BRUSHES of every variety. In store and for sale chuap for cash by DIAL A POPE. Feb 1_ Bacon Sides and Shoulders, FINE LEAF LARD. MUSCOVADO MOLASSES. DRY BROWN SUGAR. Just received and for salo as cheap ai can be bought in tho city. Jan 24 FISHER ft LOWRANCE. Notice. JOHN C. SEEGERS. of Columbia, ism} Sole Agent for the salo of the different kinds of BISCUITS, CRACKERS anc PILOT BREAD manufactured by me. H< will sell them at Charleston irholesal prices, freight added. J. C. H. CLAUSSEN. Charleston, January 27, I860. GUESS, SEED, Sugar, Wine. Lemon Butter, Pie-Nie Biscuits, and Pdot Bread. Jan 31 JOHN C. SEEGERS. Vs B1LAT11DVGTI0I IN THE RATES OF Advertising! ON Hie 2d of January, 186?5, tho COLUM? BEY PHONIX (published Daily and Tri-Weekly) was GREATLY ENLARGED, and in the quantity and quality of its read? ing matter will compare favorably with any paper in the Stato. The subscription price to the Daily ?M $10 a year; Tri-Weekly $7. The terms for transient advertising have been REDUCED OVER TWENTY-FIVE T PER CENT.: while tbe monthly and quar? terly rates have been lowered to such an ?xtcnt as to place tho columns of the paper within tho reach of dealwrn and manufac? turers genorally. JOB WORK Of every kind, such as PAMPHLETS, CIRCULARS. HAND-BILLS, CABDS, ETC., Attended to promptly, and ak reasonable price?. Give us a trial. JULIAN A. SELBY, j jaw T Proprietor Columbia Phmnix. -?L-ULO-tioxi Sales. By Darbee & WaV;er. WE will ?ell at mir Mart, TO-MOBBOW MORNING, 8th inst., at 10 o'clock. The following articles: A prime lot of Furniture, consisting of Marhle-top Tables. Washstands. Bureaus, rino Oil Paintings, Engravings, Mattresses, Feather Beds, Blankets, Dining Tables, Chairs, Stoves, Cooking Utensil?, Groce? ries, Fancy Articles, Clocks, Flanrels, Cloth? ing, Soaps, Ac. ALSO, A lot of Wagons, Harness, ?tc. N. B.-No postponement on account of the weather, as we have now ampio room having built an addition to our eatahl in li? ment capable of entertaining a large crowd. Feb 7 _a Handsome ami J)eairable Furniture. By LEVIN & PELX0TT0. TO-MORROW MORNING, (weather permit? ting,) at 10 o'clock, will be sold, at our store, A general variety of fine FURNITURE, among which are: " Mahogany and Hair-seat Chaira, Sofa?. Very fine High-post and French Bedst'da. Dressing Bureaus, Wardrobes. Washstands, Tables. Moss Mattresses, Bedding. Crockery, Glassware, See. Sale positive. Feb 7 2 Boyd's Prolific Cotton Seed. By LEVIN & PELX0TT0. TO-MORROW MORNING, previous to the sale of Furniture, we will offer, 300 bushels of the above, in lots to suit purchasers. Feb 7 2 A CARD. W. D. PECK, E. & Gr. D. HOPE, DEALERS IX - GROCERIES, PROVISIONS. WINES, LIQUORS, HATS, SHOES, HARDWARE mid COUNTRY PRODUCE, Main Street, Columbia, S. C. Feb 2_ 6 JOHN T. RHETT, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN EQUITY. Office in Sear of Court I louee. Feb 1 Imo* Premium Platform Scales. AFULL supply of PLATFORM SCALES, capacity from 400 to 1,200 pounds. In store and for sale cheap for casli by JBebl_DIAL Si POPE. Hardware. THE subscribers would respectfully in? form the citizens of Columbia and vicinity, that they have opened their stock of HARDWARE, PAINTS, OILS, WIN? DOW GLASS, .Vc, to which thev would ask tho attention of purchasers, cheap for cash. DIAL & POPE. Jan 23 Public Notice. BUSINESS requiring me to be absent from this city and State for some timo to come, I hereby give notice that during such absence and. until notice to tho con? trary I have appointed LEVEN Si PEIX OTTO my attorneys in fact. Jan 2g>lma MOSES LILIENTHAL. C. D. MELTON. SAM'L W. MELTON. MELTON fi. MELTON, Attorneys at Law, COLUMBIA, S. C., WILL practica in tho adjoining Dis? tricts, and in Union, York,, Chester and Lancaster. Office on Assembly street, second door South of the Catholic Church. Jan SI _. 8m o "iR?WN S ?MIT rO&WASlDXHG &TO Commission Merchants, COLUMBIA, S. C. OFFICE South sido Gervais street, near Assembly. Jan 25 Imo C. H. BALDWIN, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCEK, and dealer in STAPLE HARD? WARE, OILS of all kinds, with a general stock adapted to a first class trade. Bought exclusively for cash and offered at lowest market rates, at the old stand of Allen & Dial._Jan 18 lm INSURE YOUR LIVES. ArOLICY OF LIFE INSURANCE IS THE CHEAPEST AND SAFEST MODE of making a certain provision for one's family. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: Nothing is so uncertain as life. No provision is perfect that is contingent upon the duration of your life, ?vhieh is not i immediate. The only IMMEDIATE provision is that provided by LIFE INSURANCE. It provides a SECURITY to the family * every lu?n engaged in bu sinews. It is a species of property that cost? nothing but the premiums; it requires no repairs, has no taxes, calls for no outlays, and its conditions do not change. Call on H. E. NICHOLS, Agent for tho following OLD, RELIABLE and POPU? LAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES: JETNA, OF HARTFORD, CONN., Asset? 92,000,000. (?LOBE, OE NEW YORK, Assets, nearly 93,000,000. NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL, OP RA? LEIGH, Assets, nearly 91,000,000. CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND AS? SEMBLY STREETS, COLUMBIA, S. C. Jan 18 3m _?_ Fire and -Marine BEING appointed agent for several FIRST-CLASS INSURANCE COMPA? NIES, I am prepared to insure to any amount against fire. Amongst the offices for which I am agent are the well-known Metropolitan, of New York; Continental, of New York; and National, of New Orleans. These offices alone have a capital of ovor $2,000,000. ' Policies mado pavahle in eithor gold or currency. JAMES G. GIBBES, Agent. Doc 29 Kerosene Lamps, &c. AFULL supply of KEROSENE LAMPS. OIL, CHIMNEYS, Burners, Wicka, Ac, in store and for sale at low prices, by Jan 23 DIAL St POPE.