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COLUMBIA. Friday Morning, December 20,1887. Distress mt tis? Wort is,* It is not alone at tho South that | the approach of' winter briaga the | immediato harbingers of suffering and distress to the poor. We seo it | stated that 60,000 men and women, who have , been accustomed to earn their living by daily toil, have been thrown ont of employment in New York "and Brooklyn. The wages of these people, in ordinary business times, average ten dollars per week, for each person. In this way, $500, . 000, which these men and women, in m AM. MT ar a ?C0 UStOIUCcL to. level vu every Saturday night, are withheld from them; and we might add, from the retail trading community. Yet, these people must live. Those who are members of trades unions, find the funds of their societies altogether too insufficient to ailertl them much relief. A few who have laid up a portion of their earnings, daring the past summer, against a rainy day, fidd that it no vor rains brit it pobre, and that much more than these sav? ings will be required to save them | from absolute want The large num? ber who have spent, ali their .money, are being- compelled to pawn what? ever superfluous clothes or trickets they can dispense with, and to mortgage their services for next j spring, in order "to procuro imme? diate loans; while thousands have to resort to every conceivable expedient, in order that they, and others de pendent on them, may be spared from desperation, the poor house and wrong-doing, for the sake of j bread and household fires. This is a shocking picture, in a country abounding in all. manner of resources, agricultural, mineral, ma? nufacturing power, ?fcc, and indis? putably proves that there is some? thing radically wrong in the struotnre of society, or that the country is badly governed. Tho legislation of the past three or four years in Con? gress, the distrust and want of confi? dence generally, which it has engen? dered throughout commercial oircles, in every section of the land, is beyond doubt the chief cause of the business depression now so painfully manifest everywhere. This depression of course affects all connected, no mat? ter how remotely or in what way, with business pursuits. If we had statesmen in the councils of the | nation, much of this terrible condi? tion of affairs would have been pre? vented, or conld now be ameliorated; but between forming Bepublican go? vernments for the disfranchised and impoverished South, and the tinker? ing with the ourrenoy by men totally ignorant of the first principles of I financial matters, the country has been brought to the brink of ruin and to the verge of anarchy. We I BOO no hope for the future but in the interposition of a merciful Provi? dence. , There is no help in man, or at least in the politicians of the pre? sent generation. THE ELECTIONS FOB CONVENTION. - Below will be found a table showing tho result of the election under the provisions of the Reconstruction Acts, so far os completed returus have been received. The table includes twenty six Dis trio tn, and shows a balance of 59,030 votes in favor of a Convention. Tho remaining Districts aro Beaufort, Darlington, Marion, Newberry and Williamsburg; so that it is certain a Convention has been carried-only 63,545 being required to accomplish that result : DIBTIlierH. NO. BEOI8TEBBD. VOTES-CONVEN. W. B. Total. For. Ag. Total. Abbeville 1751 342.1 5172 2920 2920 Andorson2052 1070 3722 1304 79 1443 Barnwell 1889 3719 5008 2472 2472 Berkeloy 993 8320 9319 7404 1 74G5 CharWn3138 5192 8830 4338 1 4339 Oolloton. 1449 8931 5380 2775 1 2770 Chester.. 1129 2201 3330 1 843 199 2042 Chester'd 1094 833 1927 877 245 1122 Clarend'n 748 1550 2304 1241 1 1242 Edgoflold 2700 4007 0767 8811 1 3812 Fairfield. 983 2451 3434 204C 7 2053 Ooorgo'n 474 8177 8651 2444 2444 Green'llo 2214 1311 8525 1570 290 1860 Horry... 1127 513 1640 402 402 Kershaw. 824 1815 2639 1432 1432 Laurens. 1748 2411 4154 2153 6 2169 Lancaster 960 872 1832 883 824 1207 Lexingt'n 1500 073 2473 1060 169 1229 Marlboro. 959 1241 2200 1387 13 1400 Orange'gl686 3330 5016 2991 36 3027 Pickens.. 2205 812 3017 863 254 1117 Bichland. 1254 2842 4090 2329 24 2353 Sumter.. 1214 3457 4671 8035 10 3045 Spartan'g 2589 1520 4115 1664 510 2174 Union... 1511 1774 3285 1669 61 1730 York .... 1990 2029 4019 1757 7 1764 Total. 40736 05390 100126 5679J 2239 59030 The volcanic eruption destroyed thc island of Littlo Saba. So?tb Carolin? Conference Appolnt neKtiv^ CHARLESTON DISTRICT---A. M~ CHHIETZ BKBO, P. K. fcrinity?-F. A. Mood. Cumberland-TO be supplied. Bethel-J. T. Wightman. Spring Street-One to be supplied. Cooper Birer-Ai. Ii. Byars; E. T. Pennington, supernumerary. Summerville-Henry M. Mood. Cypress-To be supplied. I St George-J. S. Shiffly. St George Mission-To be sup? plied. Brunch ville-Thomas RaysOr. E. Orange-W. W, Jones. "". Orangeburg-W. G. Connor. Providence-J. S. Connor. St Matthew's-W. Hutto. Upper St Matthew's-To be sup? plied. Lexineton-.Tob? 0. Penny. Lexington Mission-To be sup? plied. BAMBERG DIST.-D. J. SXMMOS8, P. E. Bamberg1 Circuit-Charles Wilson. Blackville-Wm. Carson-one to be suppled. Upper Orange-To be supplied. - Aiken-Alexander W. Walker. Granite ville-X B. Pickett Barnwell-A. Nettles. Allendale-A T. Stokes. St B?rtkolomew-^Sandy Wood. Walterboro-J. W. MoRary. 11/ t_ Black Swamp-Thomas J. CHde. Hardeevi?e-J. R. Cobern. MARION DISTRICT-K. J. BOYD, P. E. Marion Station-G. H* Wells; Thomas Mitchell, sur>ernumerary. Marion Cir.-S. M;. Little; Thos. W. Munerjyn, supernumerary. Brownsville-W C. Power. Buck Swamp-John I* Platt. Liberty ChapeL-David W. SealL Dnrtington Station-John P. Mor? ris. ' Darlington Cir.-Simpson Jones, S. M. Davis. Georgetown-S. B. Porter. Blaok River Circuit and Mission J. C. StolL Kingston-W. W. Mood. Conwayboro-John H. C. Mo Rring. Conwayboro Circuit-Lewis Scar borough. Waccamaw Cir.-S. P. H. Elwell. Lynchburg-D. J. McMillen. COLUMBIA DIST.-C. H. PRITCHARD, P. B Washington Street-W. Martin; C Murohison, supernumerary. Marion Street-S. H. Brown. Columbia Circuit-J. Parker. Rocky Mount-J. S. Shnford. Sandy River-G. W. M. Creighton Chester-J. Emory Watson. Richland Fork-M. Brown. Fairfield-A T. Canthen-one b be supplied. Camden Station-C. Thomas. Sumter Station-James Henry. Sumter Circuit-J. W. Murray. Bishop ville-P. T. Kistlin; A. Mc Corquodale, supernumerary. Manning-S. J. Hill. San tee-James B. Campbell. COKESBURY DISTRICT-W*. H. FLEMING P. E. Cokesbury Station-W. E. Capen S. B. Jones, supernumerary. I Cokesbury Circuit-J. S. Kilgo. Greenwood Colored Circuit-to b supplied. Abbeville-Wm. P. Mouzon. Abbeville Colored Circuit-to b supplied. Ninety-six Circuit-T. G. Hurber Ninety-six Colored Circuit-to h supplied. Saluda River Mission-W. H. Lav ton, supernumerary. Mapleton-Joseph B. Traywick. Edgefield-Peter S. Hernman. Savannah River Mission-J. S DaneflL Belton-W. C. Clark. Newberry-W. S. Black. Newberry Circuit-J. H. Ziinme man and B. W. Harrison. Laurens-J. W. Kelly; one to I supplied. Clinton-J. R. Alternay. Reedy River Mission-F. Auld. Cr. Home Mission-Thomas I Edwards. GREENVILLE DISTRICT-A. B. STEVEN P. E. Greenville Station-Robt. Harpe Greenville Cir.-J. J. Workman. Reedville-H. Bronson. Pickensville-J. M. Carlisle. Keowee-J. S. Stoudemire. Walhalla-to be supplied; F. Mo gan, supernumerary. Senecca and Iugeloo-R. Dogwa! Anderson-S. A. Stitton. Anderson Circuit-H. A. Hodges Pendleton-Geo. J. Round. SPABTANBUBG DISTRICT-R. p. FRANK P. E. Spartauburg Station-W. A. Gam well. Spartanburg Cir.-J. L. Carpenh Unionvillo and Crim Creek-C. Darby. Rich Hill-James S. Erwin ; R. Cline, supernumerary. Pacolet and Fair Forest-J. : Maccabeau. Belmont-A. W. Wells. Goshen Hill- R. G. Gage. Columbus-John B. Wood. Rutherford-S. A. Sharp; D. Mi supernumerary. Cherry In. Mission-to be sup. Marion, N. C.-J. R. Griffith. McDowall-Henry J. Morgan. Agent for circulating books, ?c. S. Leard. Wofford College-A. M. Shipp, I Smith, A. H. Lester. SHELBY DISTRICT-J. W. WORTH, P. Shelby Station-J. W. Hu mb? and R. L. Alston. Shelby Circuit-A. P. Ave nt . .A I ?:? Lincoln ton-Austin WV Walker. Book Springs-John Finger. Dallas-C. E. Land. York-S. S. Nelson. M. C. Counerly, Lt. A* Johnson, M. E. Boyle, supernumeraries. J iueville-A. K. Melton. Charlotte-E J. Meynardie. Calvary Mission-To be supplied. North Charleston Circuit-J. T. Prather. Newton-Basil G. Jones. South Fork-John Watts. Lenoir-G. W* Joey. Happy Home-J. C. Hatsell. Morganton-P. J. Bowman. Davenport Female College-S. Lander. Mecklenburg-A. G. Stacy. WADESBOBO DISTBICT-P. M. KENNEDY, P. E. Wadesboro Circuit-W. L. Pegues. fl...._ ? T Ol.? - ?. users??.v. uuuiuiu. Benuettsville-M. L. Banks. Ansonville-Thos. A. Boone. Albemarle-J. W. Pewett Concord-B. B. Pegues. Mount Pleasant-E. A. Lemmond. Lancaster-J. W. Crider. Hanging Bock-R. S. Duffie. Chesterfield-Oliver Eaddy. Monroe-J. B. Little. Monroe Circuit-J. W. Abernathy. Pleasant Grove-J. C. Crisp. South Charlotte-James M. Cline. Thompson's Creek Mission-J. W. Coward. Carolina Female College Chapel John A. Mood. Transferred to South Georgia-M. A. McEibben. Next conference to be held at Ab? beville, South Carolina. ANOTHEBJFIBE.-On Tuesday last, the dwelling house on Mr. John Bainsford's Burt place, was destroy? ed by fire, together with about 600 bushels corn, and all the furniture, bedding, clothing, kc, of Mr. Albert Pruett, who was living in the house at the time, and had charge of Mr. Bainsford's planting interest on this glace. The fire is supposed to have ad its origin from the carelessness of a little girl, who had been sweep? ing around the hearth, and left the broom on fire. Mr. Bainsford's loss is very heavy, as is also that of Mr. Pruett's. No insurance. [Edgefield Advertiser. JAIL DELIVERY.-On Tuesday, the 10th instant, six negroes confined in Edgefield jail, overpowered the jailor ana effected their escape. None of them have been recaptured. These escapes are becoming of almost daily occurrence. Dickens very seldom writes. He dictates, walking around tho room. The volumes which enchant the world are phonographically tukon down by his secretary. ta- FISH CHOWDER, at X 10 U 8 Re? staurant, EVERY TUESDAY and FRIDAY, at ll o'clock. Dec 20 MR. BAILEY'S Class for Young Gentle? men, for the practico of Waltzing, Polkas, Ac, wUl meet THIS (Friday) EVENING, at Janney's Hall, at half-past 7 o'clock. Deo 20_ Columbia Gas Light Company. THE Annual Meeting of Stockholders will take place on THURSDAY, the 26th inst., at ll o'clock, in tho Room of State Library, Bank Building, Main street. JACOB LEVIN, Dec 20 4 Secretary Gas Company. LOST. EITHER at the Firemen's Fair, or be? tween Nickorson's Hotel and tho Revenuo Collector's Office, a roll of FIVE DOLLAR BILLS. The finder will be suit? ably rewarded by loaving the same at tho Revenue Office. Deo 20 1* House Wanted. WANTED, a RESIDENCE of four or | six rooms, with suitable out-build? ings and garden spot attached. For fur? ther information, inquire at this office, this day, between the hours of 10 and 12 o'clock._Dec 20 1 HOLIDAY GIFTS. OPENED THIS DAY, a fine assortment of CHINA, BISQUE GLASS. PARIAN and LAVA GOODS, suitable for tho ap? proaching holidavs, at Dec 20 2_STANLEY'S. Strayed or Stolen, FROM the subscribers, a RED I MILCH COW; head dark brown, Land whito spot on the Hank. jAny person recovering tho same will be liberally rowarded. D.oc 20_S. H. MYERS fi CO. Ilelnltsli's Queen's Delight, for Tet? ter, Pimples, Blotchos, and Eruption? on the face._ FIRE CRACKERS. i)K BOXES of tho best quality of FI HE CRACKERS, called the "Golden Chop No. 1." At wholesale and retail. Dec 12 9 E. POLLARD. Final Executor's Notice. ALL PER80N8 indebted to tho estate of tho late JOEL ADAMS, Sr., docoasod, are called upon for immediate settlement, aud those having claims on the estate will render thom, properly attested, to me, at Gadsden, 8. C. DAVID H. ADAMS, Dec 13 f6_Surviving Executor. HOLIDAY PRESENTS. PEOPLE who aro looking for tho largest and best variety of pretty, useful and reasonable articles, s -.itable for CHRIST? MAS and NEW YEAR PRESENTS, will find no better place to make their selec? tions than at E. POLLARD'S. Doc 15_16*_ FRENCH CONFECTIONARY. CREAM CHOCOLATE, Cream Fruits, French Burnt Almonds, Gum Drops, assorted flavors. ALSO, A largo assortment of Heise's PREMI? UM STICK CANDIES, manufartured of tho beat crush sugars. Lone ia . e pure or better In thc world, at Dec 15 t0* E. POLLARD'S. TBS FAUR.-After a prosperous ca? reer-considering the stringency of the times-of three nights, the fire? men's fair closed last night with ev general sale, by Auctioneer Harrison, of ttie varions articles left on hand. The thanks of the firemen ( are due, and we know will be cordially ex? tended, to the ladies, for their earnest and successful endeavors in their be? half._ La r-PiNOO IT'S MAGAZINE.-Messrs. Duffie & Chapman have placed before us a copy of a new candidate for public favor, with the above title. It is published by J. B. Lippinoott & Co., Philadelphia, at $4 per annum. The following is the table of contents: "Dallas Galbraith-An American Novel; A Weloome to Garibaldi; The Old Slate-roof House-in two parts; The Forget-Me-Not-A Christmas Story; The Necessity of Education in a Bepublic; Rays from the Honey? moon: Pre-Historic Man; Vox Hu? mana; The Abbe Brasseur and his Labors; Trade and Currency; The Cook in History; My Destiny; Our Ancient City; Our Monthly Gossip; Literature of the Day." COURT OP APPEALS.-On yesterday the following business was transacted: Theodora Guerard, executrix, vs. S. T. Gaillard-recalled, and Mr. T. G. Barker heard on behalf of the executrix. Mr. Dozier in reply fer Gaillard. T. W. Dajgett ads. J. C. Coney. Brief and argument of Mr. Hadlee, for appel lan t, read by Mr. Sellers. Mr. Warley, contra. Susannah Sparkman ads. the State. Mr. Dozier, for appellant. Samuel Fluitt vs. Sarah A. Nelson. Mr. Dozier for motion. Written argument of Mr. Pressley, contra, read by Mr. Mciver. Edward Evins ads. the State. Writ? ten argument for appellant, read hy Mr. Dozier. Argument of Mr. Press ley, contra, read by Mr. Mciver. Tom Cockfield ads. the State. Ar? gument for appellant, read by Mr. Dozier. J. H. Boggett & Co. vs. Georgn McD. Stoll. Mr. J. H. Hudson, for appellant. Mr. Spain's argument for appellee, read by Mr. Mcivor. A. Robertson et. al. ads. the State. Brief and argument of Mr. Boyd, read by Geu. Hadlee. No reply. Adams, Frost ?fe Co. vs. George J. Myers. Appeal aba a don ed. At 3 P. M., the court adjourned until 4 P. M., to-day, when opinion:) will be delivered. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT. 19th December, 1867. Hon. Geo. S. Bryan, D. J., presiding. In re J. K. Milnor, a bankrupt, and the creditors of J. M. Hines Sc Co.-Order of sale in bankruptcy. On reading the affidavits of D. C. Ebangh and Messrs. Simons & Si? mons, for the creditors of J. M. Hines & Co., being heard, it is or? dered, that the sale of the effects mentioned in the advertisement of the assignee of J. E. Milnor be sus? pended, until the further order of the Court. UNITED STATES CIBCUIT COURT FOR SOUTH CAROLINA-FOURTH CIRCUIT. 19th December, 1867. Hon. George S. Bryan, D. J., presiding. In re Newelle, Harman & McDo? nald vs. Elijah W. Brown, and L. & J. A. Bowie, survivors, vs. Elijah W. Brown.-Funds in hands of J. P. M. Epping, Marsha!, under junior exe? cutor, in United States Courts. Claimed by senior executor, in Court Common Pleas for Anderson. On the return of the rule "on the Mar? shal, and after hearing argument, on motion of Whitner, attorney for Bowies, and with consent of Harri? son, attorney of Newelle, Harman & McDonald, and of B. F. Perry, attor? ney for plaintiffs, in execution issued from this Court, aud of even date with the execution in the above men? tioned case, it is ordered, that J. P. M. Epping, Marshal, do pay over to tho Sheriff of Anderson, or tho at? torneys of tho said Bowies, the moneys in his hands, or so much thereof as will bo necessary to pay tho damages, costs and expenses iu their said execution. In re Joseph Mendol, declared a bankrupt.-Application to release M. Winstock, bail of said Mendel. F. W. Pickling opened the argument, in favor of the motion, McMaster was heard in reply, and J. D. Pope closed in reply, It was contended, that principal being declared a bankrupt, the bali is discharged from tho debt, inasmuch as the Court takes posses? sion of person and property of bank? rupt, on his being deolared a bank? rupt. In reply, it was urged, that creditors might yet come in and hin? der the bankrupt from obtaining his final disoharge. After hoaring argu? ment at length, for and against appli? cation, the Court refused to order discharge of bail, btit required that the principal bo surrendered. FIVE CENTS.-The price of single copies of tho Phoenix is five cents, and purchasers ore requested to pay no moro for them. Wo aro informed that some of the news-boys charge ten. This is an imposition. The Phoenix Weekly Letter Sheet 'Price? Current and Market Report Trill be issued this (Friday) afternoon. Those desiring copies, will hand in their orders as early as practicable. The United States Court was ad? journed yesterday, at a late hour, after a laborious session of nearly a month. We understand that all the cases on tbe various dockets, which were ready for trial, have been dis? posed of. There hus been, we be? lieve, but one expression of opinion from those who bad business with the court, as to the ability, impar? tiality and courtesy, with which Judge Bryan discharged tho du MAR nf his high office. We have hitherto noticed the trial had in this city, duriug the post few weeks, before a military commission, of a charge against E. Carter Harris of conspiracy, with some five or six freedmen, to obstruct tho track of the South Carolina Bailroad, on the occasion of the mn off in November last. The result of this trial has just been published iu orders. The find? ing on the charge and specification is "not guilty." The freedman, John Montgomery, confessed that ho toro up the rail from the track, but endea? vored to implicate Harris. Hence the above trial. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF DECEASED SOLDIERS. At the request of many of the ladies of Columbia, Dr. Henry M. Clark? son will read his poem "Evelyn," this evening, in the ball of Nicker son's Hotel, which will be kindly opened by Mr. Wright, for the worthy purpose. As we have bet?re said, the poem is well worthy of the appreciation of our community. A mere romance in prose would pall upon the intellectual appetite; but to enfold a story of the war in the drapery of verse and rythm, and to describle the battle scenes along the Bnppahaunock-the death of Maxcy Gregg and others, and the events ol those stirring hours around which memory still lingers lovingly-this is a charm reserved alone to the true poet. As such, Dr. Clarkson will commend himself. As an alumnus of the South Carolina College, ht will also draw around him his brothel graduates, as well as the present generation of pupils in the Univer? sity, besides that entire community who sympathise with culture and re finement. The ball will be open ai half-post seven, and the poem wil be read at eight. The price of ticket; is fifty cents. These may be pur chased at all the book stores, and a1 the door. The proceeds will be de voted entirely to the good objec which is announced at the beginning of this paragraph. The following poem, by Dr. Clarkson, will repaj perusal: What the Angel Brought ns. BY HENRY M. CLARKSON. In the early days of Au tu nm, In the bright Autumnal days, When the Indian summer sunlight Slants its soft September rays; In my chamber I lay dreaming Of a sick one dear to me Of her young maternal yearnings For a life that was to be. By her bedside I was dreaming In the curtained fight of day, Till the purpling of the morning Brightened into streaks of gray; I was dreaming, that an angel, Hovering o'er the loved one's couch Fanned her with a breath of Heaven Healed her with a holy touch. Scorning, too, to carry something Something sheltered 'neath hi wing; Then ho laid it down and loft il Left the wee but wondrous thing; And he scarcely pressed tho carpet, Fassing by me where I lay Touched mo with his wing as lightl; As au aspen-leaf at play. Yet that gent?o touch awoke me; And tho rosy Hush of dawn, Falling on tho lovely sufFrer, ShowoJ the Angel form was gone But I saw the Angel's burden Tightly to her bosom pressed Baby fingers, as she slumbered, Toying with her marble breast! And I kissed the dainty fingers, While two lips so sweetly smiled. Could I tell which was tho sweetest Mother pale, or dimpled child? But I know no Angel ever Sweeter boon or blessing bore, And no father and no mother Welcomed such a babe before. For her face is like tho morning, Like tho morning-star her eye, And her hair is like the sunlight Of tho Indian summer sky. Such tho gift tho Angel brought us _ Baby with her winscme ways, in tho early days of Autumn In the bright Autumnal days! MASONIC.-At a regular communi? cation of True Brotherhood Lodge No. 81, A. F. M., held on the 3d inst., the following officers were elected to serve the ensuing Masonic year: J?mr H. Trevet, W. M. ; C. D. Eberhard^ S. W. ; Levi Gunter, J. W. ; John P, Wilhams, Treasurer;Thos. P. Walker, Secretary. COME TO GKIEF.-Perry Goode, (freedman,) a disturber of the peace of virions fowl-houses in and around Columbia, was overhauled by Chief Radcliffe, a few days ago, and safely lodged in the publio boarding-house. Perry had been carrying on an ex? tensive business in thc poultry line, and made his raids indiscriminately. He will, doubtless, assist iu the con? struction of the public building lo? cated on the eanal. JOB WoitK.-Every description of book and job printing-pamphlets, bill heads, circulars, labels, posters, programmes, business, weddiug and invitation cards, railroad receipts, checks, drafts, ?cc, promptly execut? ed at tho lowest rates. KEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Attention ie call? ed t<> the following advertisements, pub? lished this morning for the timi Mme: Meeting Columbia Gas-light Company. Holl of Bills Lost. Stanley's-Holiday Gifts. Apply at this Office-House Wanted. S. H. Myero A Co. -Cow Strayed. X 10 U ? Restaurant-Fish Chowder. Mr. Bailey-Meeting Dancing Class. M. W7BYT?BOW00D, Auctioneer and General Commission Merchant, On Washington st., rear of A. Tolleson's, COLUMBIA, 8. C. THE above store having been r?nted, I am from this day prepared to receive consignments of Cotton, Corn. Flour, Bacon, Groceries and Provisions in gene? ral: also, Furniture, Dry Goode, Clothing, Tobacco, Ac. From my experience of twenty years in tho auction and commission business, in thia city, Charleston and Newberry, S. 0., I hope to receive a liberal share of patron? age from my old friends and the public generally. _Dec 19 Proposals for Fresh Beef. OFFICE OF THE A. 0. 8., COLUMBIA, 8. C., December 18, 1867. IEALED PROPOSALS IN DUPLICATE O will be received at this Office, up to 12 m., on the 'J uh instant, (at which, tune they will be opened,) for furnishing tho troops, Ac, of this command with FRESH REEF, for the six months commencing January 1,1868. The boef to be furnished mast be of good and marketable quality, in] equal proportion of fure and bind quarter meat, (necks, shanks and kidney talloio to be ei cluded.) A copy of this advertisement must ac? company each proposal. For further information, apply at this Office. W. BUTLER BECK, let Lieut. 5th Art. and Bt. Capt. Dec 19 3_U. 8. Army, A. C. S. For Rent or Sale. ACOTTAGE HOUSE, in a desirable part of the city. Possession given ou 1st day of Jauuarv. Apply to Deo 10 tuf_T. J. GIBSON. Fresh Norfolk Oysters, ,?N / \ RECEIVED THIS DAY. A ^^ULyiot of the above Ano OYSTERS xflB^ at tho low price of fifty cents per quart, at the Deo 18 COLUMBIA ICE HOUSE. FRESH ARRIVALS. WHOLE, Half and Quarter Boxes best Layer RAISINS. 4 boxes Lemons, 500 large Oranges, Fresh Macaroni, Sweet Oil, Fruit Can? dies, Jellies, Ac. Dec 12 JOHN C. SEEGERS A CO. ^ Don't forget. The only sure cough cure is Stanley's celebrated Cough Syrup. Sold by Fisher and Heinitah._ VERY LARGE APPLES^ RECEIVED THIS DAY, by Dec 17 FISHER A LOWRANCE. "oOO BUSHELS CORN, FOR SALE by _Dec 17 FISHER A LOWRANCE._ SALT. LIVERPOOL SALT, as good, as large and as cheap as'other parties are sell? ing. FISHER A LOWRANCE. Dec 17_ SMOKED H?RivING-S. -j pr f\ DOXES, in fine ordor, for sale at IOU 45 cents per box. Dec 17_ E. A G. D. HOPE. Your beauty, your health, vonr easo may bo restored," by using Heiuitsh's Qu?en^p^hjBbt._ English Guns, FIRE IRONS. LOCKS, Ac, opened to dav, by FISHER A LOWRANCE. Dec IO_ Boston Biscuit, CREAM CAKES, Soda Biscuit, Sugar Riecuit, Ginger Schnaps and Mush? rooms, just roceived and for salo by Dec ll) _ FISHER A LOWRANCE. !Salt, Salt, Salt, Salt. p?r\r\ BACKS genuine LIVERPOOL Ov/vJ SALT, fresh from shipboard, and at as low price as Wilmington Salt ii sold by other parties. For sale by Dec 12 J. A T. R. AGNEW. Valuable Building Lots. COMMISSIONER'S OFFICK, December 14. THREE CHOICE BUILDING LOTS, on Main street, central part. To bo treated for at private salo. Terms very easy to an approved purchaser. Dec 15 D. B. DESAUPBURE. Extra Family Soap, AT LOW RATE8. Dec 7 JOHN C. REEGERS A CO. Hoop Iron, Hoop Iron. JUST received, por Yumuri, from Liver? ?bel, a mil assortment of HOOPIRON. from J @li inches wide. For sale at great ly reduced prices, by _ Dec 15 J. AT. R. AGNEW.