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J3t-y Telesraioii. ^ Cubic Of?patcht?. PABIS, February 18.-La France re-asserts that Bismarck !?as asked permission to resign. Bismarck's official organ says the Austrian Min? istry is pursuing a dangerous course, and is zealously befriending the Hanoverian exiles. Abyssinian advices represent Na? pier as pushing the hostile forces, with report.** nf "kirsishes. New? Items. CHARLESTON, February 13.-Arriv? ed-steamer Alliance, Philadelphia; bark Mary ond Louisa, New York. Sailed-steamer Jamos Adger, New York. -AUGUSTA, February 13.-In tho matter of alleged mul-administration on tho part of tho recent municipal authorities, Gen. Meade has decided that the evidence does not sustain the charges; and, therefore, dismisses the caso. NASHVILLE, February 13.-Brown low's message characterizes the con? certed railroad strikes as conspiracies against the State. MEMPHIS. February 13.-Tho Ger? man Savings Institution has sus? pended. A French woman, living in tho suburbs, was ravished by two negroes last night. The police aro after them. CHARI?ESTON, February 13.-Tho Convention had a heavy day's work, and twenty sections of the new Con? stitution were adopted, making al? together fifty-three. The Conven? tion requested Gen. Csnby to abolish District Courts, and adopted a provi? sion recognizing common public poli? tical equality, without distinction oi rae? or color. WASHINGTON, February 13. -It ha* transpired that Burlingame's mission to the European powers, is to secure assistance against tho Chinese rebels, who are pressing tho Imperialists Certain commercial privileges un tendered in compensation fur mate rial and polit ieal nid. Secretary Seward responds to tin Ohio Governor's demand for a retin t of the papers ratifying tho Constitu t ional amendment, that Ibero is ni Jaw permitting tho withdrawal of un; documents from the department, u the request of au individual or Stab therefore, tho order ratifying nm tho ouo rescinding will both reniait en filo. Gen. Meade telegraphs that bo i not Bure whether Alebainu bas ut cepted or rejected tho Constitution Ho is investigating whether the poll wero or were not opened in ecrtai Counties; if not, ho will order a sp? cial election. The President has called on Howar for a list of the Bureau functiouiiriei with the law uuder which they ur employed. A reliable letter from Beirut, Syrit reports Geueral Breckinridgn there January 1, contemplating a joanie through Syria. Being asked abm returning to America, General I said ho hud no wish to become martyr, and should not return not ho could do so with safety; but tht no other country should become li; home. The same letter states tin Jacob Thompson and several otht leading parties ia the South darin the late war arc wandering abot Syria. The Secretary of the Tressai directs customs collectors, nfter cai colling cotton exportation permits, I roturo tnem to the assessor of tl district where the permits origiuatei thus preventing their uso a secou time. Customs receipts for tho week eui ing tho 8th, $3,200.000. BINGHAMTON, N. Y., February 1 A Democratic Mayor and a majori . of tho city council has been elect? for tho first timo in ten years. Congressional. WASHINGTON, February 13.-In tl House, the rights of America abroad was resumed, and after di cussion, tho whole matter was ref? red to the Committee on Forei/ Affairs. Tho caso of John Yoni Browu was resumed, who plead I own caso; he was rejected-108 to 4 In tho Senate, the case of Thom (Maryland Senator) was resumed ai discussed to adjournment. In tho Reconstruction Committr to-day, Steven? presented resol uti? impeaching the President for hij crimes and misdemeanors; it vt tabled by the following vote: Yeas Bingham, Paine, Beaman, Hnlbo (Republicans,) Brooks, Beck, (Dca orats.) Nays-Stevens, Faros wort Bontwell. This is considered t final test to impeachment. KIN Alf Cl Al? ARO COMMEUCIA1,. COLUMBIA, February 18:-Sftles of cotton to-day 290 balte-middling 18C418K NEW YORK, Febraary 13.-Qold 41%. Flour a shade firmer. Mess pork firm, at 23.50. Lard 14@U%. Cotton quiet, at 2Q%(a?l. 7 P. M.-Cotton quiet and irregu? lar; sales 8,000 bales, at 20^?21 chiefly 20>.j. Flour-Stete 8.4 @ 10.80. Corn unchanged. Rico nrm -(Jarolina 10>?(a)ll>?. Freights quiet-cotton sail %fj|7-16. Gold irregular, at 40%. Sterling dull, at 9%. BALTIMORE, Februury 13.-Cotton very quiet, at 20>?. Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat stendy-good to choice Southern 1.70(^1.80. Corn firm and scarce-primo white and yellow 1.20@1.22. Oats active, at 82. Rice wanted, at G0@70. Shoulders UJi@ll!.<; bulk shoulders 9%(g} CINCINNATI, February 13.-Mess pork 23.00. Shoulders IOJ4'; clear sides 13}-.<. Lard held at l4l?. CHARLESTON, February 13.-Cot? ton quiet but unchanged; sales 200 bales-middling 20; sales of tho week 6,250; receipts of tho week 8.G50. Stock 24.9G7. SAVANNAH, February 13.-Cotton opened quiet but steady, with a small iuqniry, and closed wit li a better feel iug-middling 19?/,@20; sales 1,705 bales; receipts 3,2Mb'-of the week 21,775; stock 58,812. AUGUSTA, February 13.-Cotton mnrket stendy; sales 085; receipts 1 050-midd?ug 19; sales of the week 5,040; receipts 4,830. LIVERPOOL, February 13-Even? ing.-Cotton closed ensior; sales 10,000 bales-upland* 8;*? on spot; to arrive S%\ Orleans 8%. HAVANA. February 13.-Sugar dull and declining; offers low, but sellers refuse. Sterling 10}J(t?;l 1. New York currency 31 discount: The drought in Manzanillo is retarding the tobac? co crop, und but. . half crop is ex? pected. GREGG. PALMER & CO., BROKERS. STOCKS, ?und?. Hi.lil nuil Kxeliang bought and sold. O lb ce at OltKOO A CO.'8. _ Jun 17 Limestone Springs Female High School. REV. WM emms, LL D., PBIKCIPAI.. *rm^ TMK ensuing session of this /T'SkK BO HOOL will coiiirueuce on ?jTi| [ll,, A K I ) M) S1 ) A Y. the l'.llh day ut ^??KMS I'obruaiy next. gF/?? It ia requested that appli'a <???zr thais for admission bo madu UH soon as possible In Dr. CURTIS at the School; answers will bo returned in each instance, mut parties then applied for will bo mot by Dr. CUIlTIS ut tho most conve? nient point on tho lino of railroad between Charleston and I'aculet Depot, at the open? ing of tho School. I erin-, payable in advance, in currency, Ser session of rive months: o i rd, inc oiling wabbing, fuel, lights. Ac.$75 00 Tnitiou in all English branches- 25 00 I Stationery, pens, ink. paper, Ac. 1 00 '.Che above is required foreach Pupil; the following aro optional: Tuition on tho Piano. $25 00 Uso of Piano.,. 2 50 Tuition oil tit? Ouitar.!. 20 00 Vocal Lessons, st jarato. ... 20 00 Voirai LesaoiiB, in class. 10 00 Tallinn in Kreuch or Modern Lan? guages, each. 20 00 Tuition in Drawing or Painting. *?0 00 No other charge will bo made, excepl for Books and pr?valo Stationery fiirnishi d. _Jan_I4_ Fine Liquors, Segars, &c. TflK i-uhacrilior has just tumlo largo ad? dition of tho abovo to his stock, and will take pleasuro in showing his Irieuds tho saino. Tho purity and quality aro guaranteed in every respect, such as HOLLAND OIN, 'Triune of Orango," vory ?ld and line. American Oin, "Old Tom." Irlard, Dupuy A Co.'o Braudy, vintage of 1858. London Dock Brandy. Port, Sherry and Madeira Wines. Choice Old Eye Whiskey, and a full as? sortment of low grades. Old Jamaica Bum. TOIlACCO. Genuine DUItllAM and "BILL ABP" Smoking, thc beat brands in market. Jun 25 G KOBO K sYM M ERS._ On Consignment, with Orders to Sell. Of \ IH ?XICS Low Orados TOBACCO. Ol " 10 boxes Extra Kino Tobacco. (10 boxes Low Priced Segare. 15 " Smoking Tobacco. 5 bales Cotton Yarns. Oct ?0 AI.FUED TOLLESON. Don't forget. 'Pde only sure cough cum is Stanley's celebrated Cough Syrup. Sold by Fisher and Heinitsh. EATING HOUSE AT AL3T0K. PVSSENOEBS on tho Greenville and Columbia Kailroad, can get BKKAK P AST and BINNEL at Alston-ampio time hoing allowed. Dec 27 M ARY A. ELK IN A SON. STATE TAXES. ON hand, and for salo, 8 PATE BILLS BEUE1VABLE, for all dues to the State. GREGG, PALMER & CO. Jan ll GUANO ! GUANO ! GUANO ! NO. 1 PERUVIAN GTJAKO, per ton or 2,000 Iba., in bags, - - - - $95 00 Sardv'a Soluble Phoapho-Peruvian Guano, ammomated with No. 1 Peruvi? an, per ton of 2,000 lb?., in baga, - -. 70 00 Hardy's Ammoniated Soluble Paciiio Guano, ammoniatcd with animal matter, per , ton of 2.000 Iba., ia baga or b?rrele, - -- -- -- - 6500 Baker's and Jarvis' leland South Pacific-beat phoaphatic-Gtianoa, per ton of 2 000 Iba., in hage or barrels, - - - - - - - - - - 50 00 Bolivian, Hiuh Grade and Genuine Paciflo Guano, per ton of 2,000 lbs.-in bags or b?rrele,.- - 55 00 AISO, Lower Graces cf ri;obt.br?ilo-Caribbean tea- Guanos, - - - 35 00 to 40 00 AI-SO, Gronnd Land Plaster Gypsum, per barrel, - - -.'2 50 The above being Charleston cash pnces-exponaos to point of delivery added. Credit will bo given opon undoubted acceptances-iu which case an extra charge will be made. Particular attention is called to tho above-mentioned SOL ?BLE PHOSP HO-PER UVIA A* AN D AMMONIATED SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANOS, WHICH are rich compounds of "RAKER'S ISLAND" and "BOLIVIAN GUANOS," analyzing G5 and 80 per cent. Bone Phosphate, (rendered soluble,) and yielding 30 to 35 per cent, Phosphoric Acid, ammoniatod with No. 1 Peruvian Guano, and with ani? mal matter, making most concentrated and rich fertilizers; combining the chemical constituents of all vegetation, anil adapted as nearly as possible to all climates, soils and crops, having been thoroughly and satisfactorily lusted by practical and scientific Partners and Planters, apon Cotton, Tobacco, Wheat and' Vegetabl. B of all kinds, from whom tho highest testimonials have been received. For salo by the cargo or retail, iu hags and barrels, in quantities to suit purchasers, by JOHN B. BARDY. Importer and Manufacturer, 58 South street, corner Wall, Now York. General Agents for Columbia, South Carolina. February 13 31 UltAKSER, Mc JUN KIN Si S ION tv. To Farmers and Planters. WE OFFER for ?alo the following Fer? tilizers of tho Lodi Manufacturing Coinpanv, viz: Double Refined POUDRBTTE, prepared from night soil of New York city, at New York price?, $25 per ton ot '2.0?0 pounds, freight added. Also. NITRO-PHOSPHATH of LIME, equal in every respect to Peruvian Guano, made from floured bone dust and night soil, su? perior and far cheaper than any Phosphate in market, at $65 pt r ton, in Charleston. A lair trial, however small, is respectfully solicited. J. H. EN8I.OW A CO., Charleston, 8. C. Read the following testimonials: .1/ Home, near Marietta, Ga., Oct. 16. A. J. Roberts ?V Co., Atlanta, Ca. Cattlemen: 1 am well pleased with tho result of the usn of tho "Double Refined Poudrettu" on my crops. I tried it on both com and cotton, and am satisfied wherever it was applied the yield was more than doable what it Would have been without it. 1 regret exceedingly my not using it moro extensively the present year, but will try to make up my loss by purchasing a larger quantity next spring. 1 regard it as the. e. li eu pi st, most reliable, and easiest man? aged fertilizer within my knowledge, and cheerfully recommend it 'as I have tried it thoroughly) to the fanners of tbis section, sud particularly to those planting cotton, from the fact of itH causing it to mature from Icu days titt wo wreks earlier than it would without tho use of thu Poudrette. I also use 1 it on my gurdon, and found it of ntttoh benefit to all kiwis of plants. Very respectfully, Ac. ti. s. oGLESliY. " Extract from a letter received from Prof. Marlin, of Hampden. Sidney College, Va , dated July 1, 1S67: Tho Double Refined Poudrette is operat? ing liku a charm on my crop, and attract? ing universal attention from all beholders. I um already satisfied that it is the cheap eat and surest renovator of our worn-out lauds. - IHghSlioals, Ga., October 4, 1867. Jamea R Dey, Esti. Sir: Tho Doublo Itefin td rondrctto 1 bought for two other parties in connection with myself-one of them used it on cotton and corn, and thinks it answered finely; tho other pnt it on cotton, on very poul ground, mid thinks it doubled his crop. 1 used it on corn. It answered finely, ant} was thought by tho hand that cultivated the crop to be fully equal to Rhode's Hnpei Phosphate. I also used it on about ar aero of cotton, and 1 am ..leuriy of opinior that il is tho best and cheapest fertilizet in use, and I expect to order several toni this winter. Yours, very respectfully, ISAAC POWELL. EUarMe, Schley Co., Ga , Oct. 4, 1867. Tho Doublo Refined Poudrette, pur chased of yon last spring, I think, in creased my crop of cotton 150 pounds pei acre; put it upon worn-out pino land, a the rate of 200 pounds per aero, drilled ii with cotton seed. Yours, Ac, S. MONTGOMERY. Salisbury, JV. C., August 10, 1867. James R. Doy, Esq. Dear Sir: i can safely say that you Double Refine d Poudrette- is "far soperio to an> other fertilizer for cotton; for 1 hav given it a fair trial this season. Yours, JEHU FOSTER, Ju. Savannah, Ga., September 25, 1867. JanicB lt, Dey, Esq., President. Dear Mr: I used the Doublo Refine* Pondrotte, bought of you last aprinj;, Ol corn. I think it increased tho yield our half. I consider it au excellent, manon Respectfully, T. HOLCOMBE. Ridgeway. S. C., September 21, 1867. Mr. James lt. Doy. .Sir; 1 applied tho Double Refined Pon drette by itself, and in combination wit other fertilizers, on cotton, and am please with it; so much so thut it is my presen intention to purchase a larger supply t yon the next year to apply to my cotto crop. Yours very respectfully. HENRY C. DAVIS. Itocly Mount, Edgecomb Co., N. C. Nov li James R. Dey, Esq. Sir: In reply to your Inquiry of the ri suits of our experience in tho uso of yoi improved Poudrette-purchased of you f( this year's cotton crop-wo would beg lca\ I to say that tho present season hm bee ono quite unfavorable to tho action of a fertilizers. Several kinds of manures wero used I ns, with the excepti >n of your Poudrott with little or no effect to the crop. j Where tho Pondretto was used, it gave us near half a halo moro per acre, and caused tho cotton to open much earlier; and wo would, tberoforo, recommend tho name aa a concentrated immure for tho growth of golton, aa well aa improvement to the soil. Yours. Very respect full v, HENRY P. 8TULT8& ?URO. Address for further particulars. LODI HA.NUFAOTUHING CO., Nov 14 3mo cr. Cortland street. N. Y. CLOCKS, WATCHES JEW EJL R Y. (~?j I HAVE on hand one of tho host yyV assortments of tho ahnve I.I M? JkidB ARTICLES, and am de tel ?mined to sell at greatly reduced prices. WATCHES AND JEWELRY NEATLY t&z^gia REPAIRED AT SHORT NOTICE. I*. S. Also to disposo of a cheap lot of FORFEITED WATCHES. At ISAAC SULZUACHER'S, Sign of the Oreen Spectacles, Ono door Sunt li I'lvthrx olin o, 1 Feb 2 Main street, Columbia, 8. C. Sportsmen's Equipments, Guns, Pistols, Fishing Tackle, &c. .^^^ TUE undersigned boH re ^|^*<r7 moved his stock of goutls in ^Cj>^_^^the abovu lino to the store W Woext to Fisher & Hoiuitsh's. Cuns anti Pistols repaired and put in perfect order, at reasonable notice. SEWING MACHINES Repaired. P. W. KRAFT, Main street, opposite Phoenix Oflice. Ang28 _ M. W. BYTHEWOOD, I Auctioneer and General Commission Merchant On Washington st., rear of A. Tollesun'.t, COLUMBIA. 8. C. - THE abovo storo having boon rented. I am from this day prepared to receive I consignments of Cotton, Corn, Flour, Bacon, Groceries and Provisions in gene ral: also, Furniture, Dry Goods, Clothing, Tobacco, Ac. From my experience of twenty years in the auction and commission business, in this city, Charleston and !.owberry, 8. C., I hopo to re?oive a liberal share of patron ago from my old friends and the puolic generally. " Dec 19 Scrofula, or King's Evil, ia cured by usiug Ueinitsh's Queen's Delight. ''The Queen of Medicine." AN ascription of praise moro worthy thc triumphs of art than gilded obi li-tka, or monuments of stone, is tho voluntary testimouy of a grateful poople. A thou? sand hearts, and as many ready tongues yield a willing and a thankful tribute ol 'praise to tho merits of that incomparable panacea, UEINITSH'S QUEEN'.! DELIGHT. These aro tho living trophies: "Snatched from tho curso disease liai brought. To speak tho t Humphs skill bas wrought.' In tho brief period of twelve mouths over 3,000 cases have been treat tl so sue. ccssfully as to entitle it to bo tho wonde of tho ago. For debility, prostration, nervousness mental depression, im pan ed digestion loi-s of appetite, restlesness, want of vita force and low spirits, it is mme invigorat ing and strengthening than all tho com pounds of bark or bitters. As a live invigilator, il iii of inestimable value. A a stimulant, it is safer and surer than al the mm and whiskey tonics of tho day and if you value your lifo and health pin's feo, avoid these quickening st imo Inila to tho gravo and ure thu Queen' Delight. For solo hv FISHER A HEINITSH, Jan 99 Dritttirtsts. Copeland & Beardei HAVE ON HAND 200 bushels SEED WHEAT, &U ii iga Extra Faniilv FLoUit, 1,000 lbs. New Bacon' HAMS, 10,000 lbs. Bacon Sides and Shoulders, Sugar, Cogee and Molasses, 20 Wills. Golden and Beo-hive Syrups, Badging and Bale Rope, 2(K> sacks Liverpool Salt, 10 bales Yarn. Nov 16 ^LULQt?Qxx Sales Sale to Foreclose Mortgage. UNDER power of Attornoy to roe by deed, i:ivcn by C P. Pelham, to Jere? el, mn mortgage, and by consent, alter Alteen dave public notice, to sell and con? voy certain premises mortgaged by th? eaid G. P. Pelham, pursuant to the terms of said agreement, I will offer at public sale, at the Court House in Columbia, on the FlRKT MONDAY in March next, at tho usual hours, the following REM. B?TATB :r. ti;;, oltj u? Columbia, viz: The buT corner of Plain and Barnwell streets, one square East of Nickol son's Hotel, containing ono and one-third acres, more or les?, with Buildings thereon, as follows: A modem built bi ?ck dwelling bouse, with eight rooms; kitchen and ser? vants' liouso ot brick, with eight rooms; carriage house and stablo, and other suit? able out-buildings. The lot is well-stocked with choice Irnit trees, evergreen hedges, At). Tho location and improvident s com? mend themselves to any one wanting a comfortable and desirable residence. Terms-$1,600 within thirty da\ s from dato of sale; the balance in equal instal? ments, one and two years from January I, 18158. secured by bond and mortgage;'tho buildings to bo insured and the policies to accompany tho bond. Tho purchaser tc pay for papers. Tho standing ^'urnitnre (all first class) will be sold with tho house or not. as univ bo desired. C. H. BALDWIN, Attorney-in-fact of C. P. IV .lunn. Feb 14_ fm _ Dissolution of Copartnership. rilHE firm of J. C. 8EEGER8 A CO. has I been dissolved by mutual consent. JOHN C. 8KEGER8, O. DIERCKS. All persons indebted to the lato firm of J. C. SEEGERS .V, CO., either by account or note, oro respectfully requested to como forward at once and settle with either of the midersigner), as it is abs"!ut. ly neces? sary that the debts due the late firm of J. C. Seegera & Co., be promptly p*id. JOHN 0. REEGEBS, G. DI HUCKS. Tho undersigned wonld hereby givo ex? pression to bis gratitude to his many and kind friends for their patronage, while he was a member of the tl rm of J. C. SEE? GERS ,V CO., hoping also that the samo will bo extended to Mr. G. DIERCKS, who continues the business on his own account, mid will do Ids utmost to render satisfac? tion to all who may favor him with their custom-while I intend to give my entire attention to my Itivwcrv. An ample supply, sufficient for the city and country, ol' pure BEER, always on hand. Prompt attention ?ill he given to all orders left at Mr. G. Diereks' store. JOHN C. SEEGERS. The undersigned will continue the busi ne.-rt at thu old stand, where he will always keep on hand a select stock of GROCE? RIES, WINES, BRANDIES, TOBACCO, SEGA BS, ftc AI-SO, WATCHES and JEWELRY repaired in a workman.ike manner, promptly and cheal Iv. Tho LAGER BEER SALOON will be re? opened in the basement. Tho BILLIARD ROOM will be CLOSED until further no? tice. G. DIERCKS. Feb 2_ Fresh Crackers. FRESH 8 DA BISCUIT, Hugar Crack? ers. Gingrr Schnapps, Ac, just re? ceived, and for salo low. bv Jan 28_J. ft T. B. AGNEW. NOTICE. ALL PER80N8 INDEBTED to tho undersigned aro particularly request? ed to como forward and settle up without delay, as indulgence has ceased to be a vir nie._E. & G. D. HOPE. . Ilelnltsh's Crimson Tetter Wash, for Totter, Ringworm, Pimples, Worra Spots, Ronghne s of tho Skin-a cure for Tetter anil_ Ringworm._ Flour! Floor!! f*f\ BBLS. FLOUR, OU 150 Sacks Flour; from boat Family to good Super. Jan 12 FISHER & LOWRANCE. South Carolina-Bichland District. John W. Parker, Executor of J. T. Muads, vs. Ami E. Munds et al. PURSUANT to decretal order of Chan? cellor Lescano in tho above atated o.tse, January 14, 18G8, tho creditors of JAMES T. M?NDS aro hereby n qu red to establish their d< manda before nie, within threo months from date of this publication. D. B. DE?AUSSURE, C. E. R. D. Ja-i 17_lil. Winter Clothing NOW IN STOKE. R. & W. C. SWAFFIELD AHEAD AS USUAL ! SUITS FII01I $7.50 TO mi AFULL LINE OF SHIRTS, HOSIERY, UNDER GARMENTS, OLOVE8. TIES, TRAVELING SHAWLS, BLANKETS, ETC Now Htvlo PAPER and LINEN COLLARS. A splendid line of FRENCH and ENG? LISH CASSIMERE. which will be made to order in tho LATEST STYLES and at LOW PRICES. E/crything that is now in the way of HATH, N. B.-Our OLOTHING is noady all of OUR OWN MANUFACTURE. WALKER'S BLOCK, Soptt20 MAIN STREET.