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COLUMBIA. -i-3-^I?-i Wednesday Morning, Seo. 18. 1867. Tn? Planting luttrell. We devote considerable space to? day to some mattera of interest to onr agricultural friends and reader?. We have alrealy referred to the suc? cessful efforts being made by Eastern conn trica in the production of cotton, < the large increase in quantity and tho improvement in quality of the artiole n o \7 exported by th eso countries. It has been shown how this production has been encouraged and stimulated by the Governments of these conn tries, including Egypt, the Ottoman Empire, &c, by bounties and pre? miums, in the shape of remission of duties on the necessary agricultural implements, and freedom from taxa? tion of all lands used in tho ??Itivr. tion of the staple. The" contrast be? tween the facilities offered by these Governments, in increasing the dil? ti vat iou of this great ~ar*t!ole of com? merce, and the oppression to which I* the people of the South are subjected by viwuiouve legislation, is strikingly unhappy, especially in the present condition of the South. Like most of our co temporaries^ we have coun? seled patience, fortitude, industry and energy, and have seen these vir? tues faithfully exercised under the most dejecting circumstances; but there was still a hope of a brighter day. Now the prospect is gloomy in the extreme. The economic aspect of this ques? tion is ably presented in an article in the New York Skipping Gazelle. It suggests that stock companies be raised, combining Northern capital and Southern skill, in running the plantations^ the South, and this, it says, will be the beginning of a-new era in the South, and it takes the ground that stock companies thus organized-the position is very plausible-will have a solid basis, the best lands of the country constituting their capital; and thus the invest? ment will not only be dividend-pay? ing stock, but will have assured aud stable value, not liable to the fluctua? tions of fancy stock, which have merely a speculative value. The .commercial journal referred to says, very truly, that the South is bank? rupt-without money or the requisite credit-and, therefore, is powerless to move forward with necessary .-alacrity. It, therefore, insists that Northern men, with Northern capi? tal, must come to the rescue by com? bination and associated companies, incorporated under the facile laws of New York, and this end, it is be? lieved, could be easily accomplished. This sort of illusory argument and vague theories have been the con? stant song since the close of the war, but nothing has been done in that - direction yet. .-Hi peace, were fully restored and the Southern States received again as States of tho Federal Union, even with the enfranchised labor of the South, these suggestions would doubtless be both practicable and profitable, but the question now can? not be separated without reference to its political connections. Belief and recovery through the agencies sug? gested would doubtless be attainable, under ordinary circumstances; but while the "Southern skill" is abun? dant, and eager for employment, and while tho best lands in the South could be procured at moderate prices, it is idle to ask capital to venture South until order is restored and these States relieved from all inter? ference with their labor, all associa? tions and expenditures of knowledge must prove unavailing. This is the root of the difficulty in the solution of this great question at the present time. Capital-sensitive, suspicious and shrewd-will notseok permanent investment in tho region of political disorders; but let reconstruction Of tho country and the re-union of the people bo once assured, and ere long the fertile lands of the South would be occupied and cultivated so as tc bring forth abundantly. Now as to cotton raising, and its probable results to the planter. The time is at hand to make labor con? tracts for another year, and to pro pare the plantation for the seed of the crop to be raisod next year. It is important, therofore, at the pre? sent juncture, with the low price of cotton etc. lng ti.em in the face, and the political gloom still hanging over them, that the planters should weigh wall tho considerations and influenc?e which most affect their interests. We do not think it will appreciate in price to any extent, and it is well te present to our readers a few facts and figures, from experienced planters, as to the pecuniary result of raising cotton. A planter of Wilkes County, (Georgia,) gives the following as the average working of cotton in that County, for the past year: "1,000 pounds lint cotton per hand, at 10 cents, ?100; 50 bushels corn per hand, at $1, $50; 10 bushels wheat per hand, at $1,50; $15; 10 bushels oats per hand, at 75 cents, $7.50; 10 bushels peas per hand, at Si, $10; 10 bushels potatoes per hand, at 50 cents, $5; 10 gallons syrup per baud, at 50 cents, $5; $10 worth fodder and shucks, $10; total $202.50. "EXPENSES.-For rent one-fourth gross crops, JJ50.62JU?; three-fifths aire lor horse "and plow, $24; three - fifths feed for horse, $36; one-tenth superintendent's wages, $40; 13 bu? shels mea], $13; 156 pounds bacon at 25 cents, $39; the total expenso, $202.62>?; total proceeds $202.50; balance 121J cents. An experienced planter furnishes the Charleston ivetrs with the follow? ing statement: "EXPENSES OF A FARM WITH TEN FULL HANDS, WORKING FOR WAOES. Ten hands, at $100 wages, $1,000; wages of superintendent, $300; 120 pounds bacon each, 1,200 pounds, at 20 cents, $24.0; thirteen- bushels cora each, 130 bushels, at $1.50, $195; corn for five horses, 375 bushels, at $1.50, $562.50; fodder for five horses, $100; iron and blacksmith's work on ploughs, $50; wear and repairs on wagons, $20; trace chains, hames and collars, $10; lot manure, cotton seed, etc, $150; three tons guano, at $105, $315; bagging and rope for forty bales, $200; repairs of gin aud run? ning gear, $40; peas for planting, ten bushels, at $1.50, $15; seed corn, five bushels, at $1.50, $7.50; hoes, $6; cotton tax on forty bales, $400; freight to Charleston, $140; interest on value of farm, $200; interest and wear and tear on horses, $250; total $4,201. "RECEIPTS.-Forty bales cotton, 400 pounds each, at 15 cents, $2,400; 700 bushels corn, at $1.60, $1,050; fodder, $105; lot manure and cotton seed, $150; thirty bushels peas, at $1.50, $45: 200 bushels petatees, ?i 4? cents, $80; shucks, $50; total $3,880." Of course, we are not familiar with the details of working a plantation, or of the expenditures and receipts, bat we deem it our duty to present facts and arguments to our agricultu? ral friends, and leave it to them to decide what productions are most necessary and most profitable under existing circumstances, financial and political. THE ELECTIONS FOR CONVENTION. Below will be found a table showing the result of the election under the provisions of the Reconstruction Acts, so far as compl?t?e! returns have been received. The table includes twenty four Districts, and shows a balance of 52,546 votes in favor of a Convention. The remaining Districts are Beaufort, Chesterfield, Darlington, Marlboro, Marion, Newberry and Williamsburg: and these aggregated are known to have cast at least 15,000 votes in favor of, and very few against, a Conven? tion; so that it is certain a Convention has been carried by at least 3,000 votes-only 63,545 being required to accomplish that result: DISTUICTf.. NO. KF.OISTEREO. VOTES-CONVEN. W. R. Total. For. A?. Total. Charlean 3138 5102 6830 4338 1 4339 Colleton. 14t'J 8931 5380 2775 1 2776 Berk* loy 903 832G 9319 74C4 1 7405 Edgc?eld 2700 4007 G767 3811 1 3812 Barnwell 1889 3719 5608 2472 2172 Fairfiold. 983 2451 3134 204C 7 2053 Horry... 1127 513 1G40 402 402 Clarend'n 748 155C 230-1 1241 1 1242 Gcorgo'n 474 3177 3G51 2444 2444 York .... 1990 2029 4019 1757 7 1701 Lancaster 900 872 1832 883 324 1207 Cheston. 112? 2201 3330 1843 1 99 2042 Sumter.. 1214 3457 4671 8035 10 3045 Pickens.. 2205 812 3017 8G3 254 1117 Greon'llo 2214 1311 3525 1570 290 18G0 Anderson 2052 1G70 3722 13G4 79 1443 Laurens. 1743 2411 4154 2153 G 2159 Ahbevillo 1751 3421 5172 2920 2920 Union... 1511 1774 3285 1GG9 GI 1730 Spartan'g 2589 1526 4115 16G4 510 2174 Oran?o'g 1G86 3330 5016 2991 3G 3027 Kershaw. 824 1815 2G39 1432 1432 Richland. 1254 2842 4096 2329 24 2353 Loxingt'n 1500 973 2473 1060 169 1229 Total. 38183 63310 101999 54527 1981 56508 The King of Prussia has called Baron Rothschild, of Frankfort, to the upper house of the Prussian Diet, but fa Hungary, as well as in many parts of Germany, an impassable social barrier is still kept up to the injury of the Jews. King Frederick William has set an example which required, despite the peculiar wealth of the new peer, no little moral cou? rage, and the Jews far and near will profit by it. Thore is a suspicion that the failuro of the opera in New York was caused by the rivalry of the fashionable churches. _ . rr - -1 - T Th? So a tn Carolina Coofltraa&e. The South Carolina Conference, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, commenced its session on the 11th io*t., at Morgan ton, N. C. We extract the following items of inte? rnet from the correspondence ol the Charleston News, which embrace three days' proceedings: "Conference was opened at 9 o'clock this morning, by Bishop Dog? gett in the ohair. After the usual religious services, he delivered an ad? dress to the members present. It was the first time he had ever met with the Sonth Carolina Conference in session. He regarded an Annual Conference a most important occa? sion. It was peculiar to Methodism an annual re-union of preachers in sympathy, fellowship and interest. 'What a charm still gilds the memory of eerly recollections of. such gather? ings!' It is an annual review of the labors of the past year and its legal oIe?e; if returned io the same field of labor, it is by a re-affirmation of the appointment. All years are not alike; the past has been one of peculiar trial. The early heroes of Method? ism gave no brighter example of self sacrificing devotion to the interests of Christianity than our preachers for the post few years. "The roll being called, only eighty eight preachers answered to their names. Others came in, however, daring the day. Of the lay delegates elected during the year, only twelve Were reported present. Others are expected. The attendance is the smallest known for many years. Rev. F. A. Mood was elected Secre? tary; Revs. F. M. Kennedy, O. A. Darby and S. Lander, Assistants. "A communication was read from Rev. A. H. Bedford, agent of the publishing house at Nashville, setting forth that although upon the resump? tion of operations after the last Gen? eral Conference, little more was ex? pected than to meet current expenses, a profit of nearly $16,000 had been realized to date. The Advocate had contributed to this item largely. The Sunday School Visitor, one of the best papers of its class ia America, has reached a circulation of only 22,000. If any of your readers de? sire a good paper for their children, let them send fifty cents to Rev. A. H. Bedford, Nashville, and I will insure them not tobe disapproved. The publishing house is in debt -and what Southern institution is not? but sees clearly out by the end of ?nother year. "A commumication from Bev. E. H. Myers, D. D., set forth the condi? tion and prospects of the Southern Christian Advocate. It is on rising ground, and a continuance of the present patronage will relieve it of all difficulty within the next year. "Bevs. A. McCorquodale, S. B. Jones, A. L. Smith, W. H. Lawton, B. C. Oliver and F. M. Morgan were added to the supernumerary list, at their own request. "Bevs. B. B. Alston, Whitefoord Smith, D. D., L. A. Johnson and W. S. Haltom were placed on the super? numerary list. "Dr. Ford, a lay member of the North Carolina Conference, was in? troduced to the Conference, and pre? sented the plan adopted by the Trustees of Olin High School, for the elevation of that institution and the benefit of Southern young men, by converting it into an agricultural and mechanical college." TKB FENIANS.-By special telegram through the Atlautio cable, we learn that a daring attempt, attended with disastrous consequences, was made to blow up the Clerkenwell Green Prison, in London, iu which Colonel Burke and other members of the Fenian organization are i m pi iso neil. A barrel containing gunpowder was rolled against the wall of the prison and exploded, just opposite the yard in which the inmates take exercise. The jail was blown down to a consi? derable extent, several of the oppo? site houses shattered, four persons killed and about forty wounded. None of the prisoners escaped, as they had been looked up just imme? diately before the explosion took place. The city of London was greatly excited. Stringent measures are to be taken against Fenianisni. Au outbreak was anticipated in Liverpool. The police aro inade? quate to the crisis. HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.-Yesterday afternoon, between the hours of 4 and 5, a heart-rending accident occurred on the South Carolina Railroad, as the locomotive and tender were cross? ing Ellis street. The son and daugh? ter of Mr. P. Hansberger, in attempt? ing to get on the brakes of the tender, (the locomotive was booking in the direction of Broad street,) fell; the little boy escaped injury, but two wheels of the tender passed over tho left leg of the little girl, disarticulat? ing the knee joint and tearing the flesh from tho thigh bone for several inches J??*o thj kuei?. The right leg wasSHB dreadfully mangled, but such was the hopelessness of the case that tho ut t JU ding surgeons deemed it useless tc. disturb the little sufferer in order to make an examination. IA ugusta Constitutionalist. The latest and most recherche thing in Parid, is gilt lobsters worn in the hair. VisxTtNo SPORTSMEN.-We men- ! tioned a few weeks ago that a small Srty of travelers, beut ou enjoying rolina sport, was stepping at the I Mills House. Since then the gentle? men have visited several of our sea islands, and returned yesterday to the Mills House, highly delighted with experience of South Carolina life. [Charlestort ^Mercury. In Japan, it is said, that there are 20,000 Roman Catholics descended from the Christian converts left there 200 years ago, at the time Japan was closed to foreign intercourse. They are scattered throughout the empire, and there are no new converts. Na? gasaki is their central point, where there is a Roman Catholic Bishop and several priests. At a female suffrage meeting in Vineland, Ns J., resolutions were adopted declaring that 134,000 wo? men in New Jersey were entitled to vote, and it was decided to issue 30,000 copies of an addreas: and to euipioy lecturers to canvass the State to awaken the women to a knowledge and maintenance of their rights. Tho election for member of Con? gress in the 3d District of Missouri, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Thomas ?. Noell, has been settled by Governor Fletcher, who ?ives the certificate to Gen. James R. [cCormick, the Democratic candi? date. The largest salmon ever taken with a rod and fly, was recently captured in the Tweed. It weighed fifty-one {)onnds, was four feet three inches ong, and twenty-nine and half inches in girth. A young merchant, of New York, challenges any man in the United States to lift for 81,000 a side. The unknown gymnast has lifted 3,000 pounds. Sixty-five widow8and one hundred and forty orphans, are the result of the Ferndale, (Wales,) colliery explo? sion. Flax is so profitable in Canada, that flour mills have been turned into linen mills, and near Preston, 1,200 acres of flax were raised. Three epochs happened in a single day to a Toledo man. His wife died at 9 o'clock, he buried her at 3, and married another at 6. No cards. A walkers dictionary-the mile stones. Fresh-Norfolk Oysters, .ff^. /-\ RECEIVED THIS DAV *. ^JM?TIUI ?i" the above, fine OYSTERS ^?fi?w at tho low price o' fifty cents per quart, at the Dec 13 COLUMPIA ICE HO?8E. Columbia Lodge No.?108, A.\F.\ M.*. A AN extra Communication of this ?f|rLodgo will be held THIS (Wedncs /V\<iay<> AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, at Palmetto Lodge Hall, for tho purpose of conferring tho Master Mason's Degree. By order ot tho W. M. Deo 18 1 I. BULZBACHER, Sec'y. "The Confessions and Experience of an Invalid. PUBLISHED for the benefit and as a caution to young men and others, who suffer from Nervous Debility, Prematuro Deoay of Manhood, Ac., supplying the means of self-euro. Written by one who cured himself, and sent free on receiving a post-paid directed envelope. Address NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Brooklyn, New York. Also free, by the samo publisher, a circular of DABS Y .SWAIN, the great Poem of the War._Dec 18 3mo X 10 U 8 COFFEE HOUSE, Plain street, between Main and Assembly. f ssa THE above named RES-^w-, fflB^TAURANT will be openedW? 1 ,Jy ^Tfi-nAY. and tho citizens aro Hf invited to give me a call. I will always keep on band a good assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, ALES, SEOARS, Ac. FREE LUNCH TO-DAY, at ll o'clock. All are invited. T. F. McBURNEY, Proprietor. I have an accomplished Bar-Keeper, and ono of tho best White Cooks in the city. Dec 18_Imo VERY LARGE APPLES, RECEIVED THIS DAY, by Doc 17 FISHER A LOWRANCE. 500 BUSHELS CORN, FOR SALE br Deo 17 FISHER A LOWRANCE. WILMINGTON SALT, $2.10. LIVERPOOL SALT, as good, as large and as cheap as othei' parties are sell? ing. FISHER A LOWRANCE. Dec 17 FOR SALE. - AN uncommon fine DAY yL-^-yMARE, ai* years old, warranted rffft^sotnd and without a blemish, L.LZ JL.perfectly gentle and woll broken. Sho is largo and powerfully, yet symmetri? cally, made, and is a fancy animal. She will bo sold at a bargain, for cash, as the owner intends leaving for tho West in a few days and is obliged to soil her. Can be seen until Thursday Evening, at my house D. B. CLAYTON. Doc 17_2*_ SMOKED HERRINGS. -fl pr f\ BOXES, in fine ordor, for salo at IOU 45 cont? per box. Deol7_E. A Q. D. HOPE. HOLIDAY PRESENTS. PEOPLE who are looking for the largest and best variety of pretty, Useful aud roasonablo artioles, suitable for CHRIST? MAS and NEW YEAR PRESENTS, wUl find no better place to make their selec? tions than at E. POLLARD'S. Deo 15_t6? FRENCH CONFECTIONARY. CREAM CHOCOLATE, Cream Fruits, French Rurnt Almonds, Gum Drops, assorted flavors. ALSO, A large assortment of Heise's PREMI? UM STICK CANDIES, manufactured of tho best crash sugars. Nono moro pure or botter in the world, at Dec 15 t?* E. POLLARD'S. liooal T.tems. Oar streets presented a busy aspect yesterday, and reminded one of ante war' times, when the country folks thronged to town at fchis season to moke parchases for Christmas. Not? withstanding the pressure ?of tiie money market, the merchants' were kept busy during tho entire day. In the bill filed by the South Caro? lina Railroad Company, to enjoin tho construction of the Columbia and Augusta Railroad, the Court of Ap? peals has, we believe, decided all point'- against the South Carolina Railroad Company: so the work cf construction goes ou without let or hindrance. COURT OF APPEALS-Tuesday, De? cember 17.-The case of Hatcher vs. Hatcher was recalled, aud Mr. Abney concluded his argument. Written argumeut of Mr. Bacon for appellee, road by Mr. C. W. Hutson. Mr. Gary followed on same side. Mr. Abney closed in reply. Carolino Jenkins et al. vs. the State. Briefs and written arguments of Messrs. Hutson <fc Legare for ap? pellants, and of Mr. Glover for the State, read by Mr. C. W. Hutson. R. T. Parks vs. W. D. Jennings et. al. Brief read, and argument opened by Mr. M. W. Gary, on behalf of appellants. Mr. Abney heard for ap? pellees, without closing, when court adjourned. The State vs. L. Potees, was con? tinued on motion of Solicitor Melton. THE FAIR.-The main topic of dis? cussion and employment among the ladies, for the past fortnight, culmi? nated, last night, in a display of tastily arranged tables, in an elegant? ly decorated hall-which should be seen to bo folly appreciated. The following is a list of the tables, with the fair manageresses: No. 1-Mrs. A. L. Solomon.-The hungry visitor can here find dainties that would satisfy an epicure, such as turkey in champagne, oysters iu several styles, jellies, etc. No. 2-Mrs. J. C. butpkeu.-Be freshsaeiita o? various kinds; articles for the little folks that would make them imagine that Santa Claus had appeared before the proper time; the whole surmounted by a genuine "In? dependent," in full uniform. No. 3-Mrs. D. C. Peixotto.-A monster Christmas cake, several feet in circumference, is the central orna? ment, flanked by choice fruits-such as large and juicy Malaga grapes, pine apples, bananas, etc.; besides ice creams, jellies, custards, cake and lemonade ad libitum. By-the-way, a bunch of the aforesaid Malagas would prove a highly appreciated present for a sick friend. No. 4-Mrs. B. N. Lowrance "The Daughter of the Begiment" and "the Bride" will attract atten? tion; after which, the attendant sprites will furnish you with ioe cream, custards, a slice of cake, or a sample of any of the other nice things to be found there. No. 5-Mrs. D. C. Speok-A Christmas tree with its accompani? ments; and fancy artioles of various kinds; besides the very best of salads, roast fowl, etc. No. G-"The place to get your money back." No. 7-Mrs. T. J. Harper-Sub? stantial artioles and edibles, N No. 8-Mrs. S. E. Massman-An elegantly dressed doll, which illus? trates what the song says, that "shuts her eyes when she goes to sleep;" the wonderful "House that Jack Built" including the crumpled-horn animal, the rat, cat, rooster, priest, etc. ; besides a perfeot Pandora's casket. No. 9-Mrs. Thomas Mood-Fancy articles of various kinds.' No. 10-Mrs. James W. Smith-A miniature parlor and tasty articles of use and ornament-a perfect bijou of a collection. The "Po?t Offico" is presided over by a triumvirate, and never mind from what direction you may expect a letter, one or two can be obtained by applying at the window. We are authorized to state that there will be no raffling to-night. The above is a mere outline. Fol? lowing the advice of Othello, we have endeavored to extenuate nothing, nor "set down aught in malice." FIVE CENTS.-The price of single copies of the Phoenix is Ave cents, and purchasers are requested to pay no moro for them. We are informed that some of the nows-boys charge ten. This is an imposition. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT IN ADMIRALTY. -December 10, 1867. Hon. George 8. Bryan? D. J., pre? siding. The Court was opened nt ll a. m. In re James M. Acock.-lu bank? ruptcy. William Munroe, pro. pet. Petition read and the Judge signed reference to W. J. dawson, Register 4th Congressional District. UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT FOURTH CIRCUIT.-November 7, 1867 -December 17, 1867. Hon. George S. Bryan, D. J., presiding. Ev parte Thomas W. Clawson. Petition for examination and admis? sion to practice in tho United States Courts for South Carolina. S. W. Melton, J. H. Hudson and ?. C. McClure, the Committee appointed to examine the applicant, having reported favorably, on motion of Sarnie! W. Moiton, ordered, that Thomas W. Clawson bo admitted. Ex parte Wm. H. Boyce.-Petition for appointment as Commissioner of Uuiteil States Courts for South Caro? lina. C. P. Townsend, pro. pet. Pe? tition was read, and, ou motion of Mr. Townsend, the petitioner was admitted and commissioned. At a stated term of the Cirouit Court of the United States of Ame? rica, for the District of South Caroli? na, held at the United States Court Booths, in Columbia, on the fourth Monday of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight bun dyed and sixty-seven. 'Present-the Honorable George S. Bryan, District Judge. Order for jury list. In view of tho rights and privileges conferred upon persons of color, in the State of South Carolina, by the first section of the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to protect all per? sons in their civil rights and furnish the means of their vindication," passed April 9, 1866, and the sixth .section of Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for the more ef? ficient government of the rebel States," passed March 2, 1867. On motion of David T. Corbin, United States District Attorney, it is ordered, for the purpose of forming a new jury list for this District, the Marshal is directed to procure from the tax collectors of the District of Richland a copy of their last tax re? turns, and from tho said returns tho Marshal, with the assistance of ihe Clerk, is required to transcribe upon tickets-each containing one name the names of all persons who are, by the laws of this State as modified by the aforesaid Acts of Congress, quali? fied to sit as jurors in said District; and also upon other like tickets the names again written of all of the persons qualified as aforesaid, who live within five miles of the Court House, in Columbia; which tickets shall be placed in the jury box and jurors drawn therefrom for the next term of the court. GEO. S. BRYAN, U. S. Judge, District of S. 0. On motion of D. T. Corbin, Dis? trict Attorney, the usual sessions orders were signed by the Judge. The Court was occupied the whole day with the arguments of McMaster and Melton, in a matter of special Sleading, involving the question of omicil of J. M. Lewis, executor, in which the plaintiff claims to be a citizen of Mississippi. The argument was not finished when the Court adjourned, but will be renewed to? morrow. MAH, ARRANGEMENTS.-The post office open during the week from 8>2 a. m. to 6 p. m. On Sundays, from 1)4 to 2)4 p. m. The Charleston and Western mails are open for delivery at 2 p. m., and close at 9 a. m. Northern-Open for delivery at 101 .< a. m., closes at 1 p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery at 3 p. m., closes at 8 p. m. JOB WORK.-Every description of book and job printing-pamphlets, bill heads, circulars, labels, posters, programmes, business, wedding and invitation cards, railroad receipts, checks, drafts, ?fee, promptly execut? ed at the lowest rates. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Attention is call? ed to tho following advertisements, pub? lished this morning for tho first time: H. E. F cott-Assignee's Sale. Extra Meeting Columbia Lodge. Tho Confession of an Invalid. Fresh Norfolk Oysters at tbe Ice House. D. B. DeSauBsure- In Equity. T. P. McBurney-X 10 ? 8. Hostetter's Bitters. For Rent or Sale. MY late RESIDENCE, corner of Bull and Upper Boundary streets, poasod sion given 1st of January. The House is suited for a large family, with ?" modern improvements. The Garden and Grounds include one aero and a half. Apply to Dec 13 t3 J. W. PARKER. FLEE CRACKERS. OK BOXES of the best quality of FIRE CRACKERS, called the "Golden Chop No. 1." At wholesale and retail. Dec 12 9 E. POLLARD* Excellent Board, CAN bo obtained, within 1J minutes walk of tho Court House. For terms and further particulars, applv at the Dec li 4 POLLOCK HOUSE. Don't forget. The only sure cough cure is Stanley's celebrated Cough Syrup. Sold by Fisher and Heinitsn.