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Th? MUMU. BT AN INVALID. 1 I love the spring It acorns to brine Frosh br?eles.from toe Adriatic; (Tho m?u, ?t le?ev, I Ia from the East, And gives mo agonies rheum at lol ) When Bummer's hore, I hold it dear Of flowery wealth a gracious giver . ' (Although Tve got, Whene'er it's hot, Some touches of a sluggish livor. ) When autumn hints, With beauteous tints, That summer's song has its cadenza, I love it well (Though, truth lo toll, I know it bringa me influenza! ) And winter's snow I love also Tor snow a seasonablo sight is (Although there are Cough, cold, catarrh, Diptheria, phthisis and bronchitis! j \From the New York Sunday Times. ] ?YMB$TfflCHT~CALU It was a stormy evening in Janu? ary, twenty years ago. Snow had fallen during the day, but now had changed into a freezing sleet, which covered the pavements with a glassy coating, dangerous and difficult alike -to man and beast. My day's work seemed over, for at -this time I had just commenced my -career as a young physician, with few ncquamtence.H, ana was not harrassed hy the demands of practice. Indeed, my small stock of ready money was well nigh exhausted, and I was be? ginning to look, forward to the future with some anxiety. For this night, however, I had determined to dis? miss all caro, and was comfortably settled beside the glowing hearth in onr Hitit* sitting-room. My wife, opposite me, had one foot engaged in keeping our boy's cradle in mo? tion, while her fingers worn busied with some dainty piece of embroidery. According to my evening custom, I had just commenced reading aloud from a favorita author, when a sharp ring at the street-door caused me to lay down the volume. The caller WM shown into the office; and I re? paired thither in obedience to the summons. Seated in the darkest corner of the ' room, I found a man, whose slouched ; hat shaded half his face, the rest being concealed by voluminous wrap- ! pers, so that I was nuable to di3tin- j guiah a single feature. On my en- ; trance he rose, without nnoovering, and said he was sent to bring me to a person who required my immediate assistance. He could not tell me the nature, of the sufferer's ailment, but desired me to get ready, and start at once, as he had been told to lose no time. He added that, the distance being considerable, he had brought ! a carriage, which was waiting at the 1 door. The man's appearance, and his hurried and reserved mode of speech, were li ttl o calculated to inspire con fidence, and at first I hesitated to comply. I tried to ascertain the pa tient's name and residence, but I re- ' ceived only evasive replies, and at length was told bluntly, unless I wont without further parley, some other physician would be called in, less un- ' willing to earn the handsome fee in readiness for him. I am not by nature a timid man, and saw no special reason to be afraid of under? taking the caso thus strangely offered 1 me. On the other hand, the hint as to recompense was not without its .influence. My curiosity, too, was ?excited ; and finally I took my seat in the carriage, the man mounting the box beside tho driver, and wo set out on our way through the almost desert? ed streets. As we drove rapidly along, I. thought it best to take notice of the ; neighborhoods through which wo1 passed; but the coach-windows, of thick plate-glass, could not bo lower? ed by my utmost efforts, and the : storm and darkness rendered it im- ; possible to recognize a single land-1 mark. I could only perceive that our route lay far up town, and that when we had left the gas-lamps be hind us, we Bee m nd to be following B rough and narrow country lane. At length we emerged on a smooth ! graveled avenue, and. a few mo- ? ments after, stooped, when the mes- ! senger opened the door and assisted me to alight. I found myself in front i of a pillared portico of stately pro-j portions, the entrance to a mansion ! which seemed to stretch, on either ! side, into an immensity of gloom, j As I mounted the steps, tho largo double, doors wore thrown open, re vealing a dimly-lighted vestibule of i great size. ? On the threshold stood the tall figure of a gentleman draped i I j !???? I ia black, Without ? -word of ealuta tion, ho simply motioned mo to fol? low him, and led the way into a small apartment on the same floor, where a bright fire was burning, and a tray of costly viands, with wino, was stand? ing on ins cable. Everything in the room, which was apparently a study or private office, indicated wealth and refinement, and I began to con? gratulate myself on having probably gained, though under somewhat mys? terious circumstances, a very desira? ble connection. Declining the prof? fered refreshments, I intimated a wish to seo my patient without delay. "We will go up stairs very soon, dootor," was the gentleman's reply. "But first let me ask you a question or two." Here he paused, glanced around apprehensively, then rose and walked stealthily to tue door, opened it,-and looked ont, closed and looked it. He next took a seat opposite me, and, leaning forward, regarded me from under his eye-brows with an air of eager yet furtive scrutiny. I scru? tinized him in return, and saw that he was a swarthy, handsome, but sinister-looking man, of perhaps thirty-five, and apparently a Spa? niard. His face was thin, haggard and perfectly colorless, his coal-black, curling bair disordered, and his eyes were fiery and blood-shot. One glance at these sufficed to inform mc that I waa in the presence of a mad? man] I had made insanity a special study, and it struck me that thit might be. the patient I had beet brought to see, and who, whether bj accident or design, had been the firs I .to encounter me. With this idea, ] summoned all my force of will anti intellect for the purpose of obtaining as soon as possible a control over th? lunatio, ana thereby averting dange: from myself and others. I therefor* endeavored to maintain an appear ance of entire composure and uncon sciousness, keeping my eyes fixed 01 those of my companion us steadily a his own wandering glances wouh allow. "Dootor," he said, after a pause o some length, "do not gentlemen o your profession sometimes hold i justifiable to take life?" B"Only?" I replied, "in extrem emergencies, and when a more valus ble lifo can be preserved by the sac rifice." "But," he rejoined, his eyes spark ling as with a sudden access of suv pressed frenzy, "if you had assiste in bringing into the world a monstei would you not feel it your duty t destroy it as speedily as possible. ICONTLNTJED Di OUR NEXT. J To City Tax-Payers. OITY CLERK'S OFFICE, COLUMBIA, February 14,1868. TAX-PAYERS aro respectfully munie that returns of all taxable proper within the limits of this city aro requin to be made on or boforo the 1st of MARC next, and payment for the same, on or b fore the 15th of MARCH next. All.pe sons failing to comply with this requir ment snbject themselves to an addition 5 per cent, upon the amount of their taxe Feb 15 26 J. S. McMAHON. City Clerk. NOTICE. MAYOR'S OFFICE, COLUMBIA, February 27, 1868. THE practico of using hre-arms with the corporate limits of this city ha ing bocomo of frequent occurrence, i persons are notified that tbo ordinau prohibiting the same will bo nt riot ly e forced against any one so offending. T attontion of parents and guardians callod to this matter. Fob 28 6 THEO. STARK, Mayor. In the District Court of the Unit States, for the District of Sou Carolina. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of David Epstiu, of Voiu bia, by whom a petition for adjudicati of bankruptcy iras fited on the loth day February A. D. 1868, in natl Court. THIS is to givo uotico that a warrant bankruptcy bas been issued out of t District Court of the United States for I Western District of South Caroli against the estate of DAVID EPSTIN Columbia, South Carolina, adjudged bankrupt, upon hts own petition: That the payment of any debts, and I delivery of any property belonging to B bankrupt, to bim, or for his uso, and transfer of any property by him, aro 1 bidden by law: That a meoting of tho creditors of B bankrupt, to prove their debts and clio ono sr mor? ?oalgnueB o? his catato, wiii held at a Court of Rankruptoy, to be ht sn on the 13tb day of MARCH, A. D. lt at 10 o'clock A. M., at Yorkville, S. G., foro W. I. CLAWSON, Regieter. J. P. SI. EPPING, U. S. Marshal, as Measengei By T. W. CLAWSOM, Deouty MeBsongi Feb M '_J IMPORTANT. PLANTERS and GARDNERS will 1 ELLERHE'S PLANT TR AN8-PLA1 ER, (Patented 16th of Ootobor, 1866, JOHN C. DIAL'S; by which surplus pl? ot corn, dutton, or of any plant, may trans-planted in tho same timo that soil can h,) replanted, without dint url. the fibrous roots. J. C. DIAL, .Lin U) Kimo General A nen GITANO! GUANO! GITANO! NO. 1 PERUVIAN GUANO, per ton of 2,000 lbs., in bags, - - - $95 00 Bardy? Soluble Phoapho-PerHvian Guano, ammoniated with No. 1 Peruvi? an, per ton of 2.000 lbs., tn bag?, - ....... 70 00 Hardy's Ammoniatod Soluble Pacific Guano, ammoniated with animal matter, per torAif 2,000 lbs., in bags or barrels, ........ 65 00 Baker's and Jarvis' leland South Pacific-host pbosphatic-Guanos, por ton of 2,000 lbs., in bags or barrels, - - -.50 00 Bolivian, High Grade and Gennine Pacific Guano, per ton of 2,000 lbs., in hags or barrels}' - -- -- -. 55 00 ALSO, Lower Grades of Phosphatio-Caribbean fc ca-Guanos, - - - 35 00 to 40 00 ALSO, Ground Land riaster-Gypsnm, per barrel,. 2 50' Tho ahovo being Charleston cash prices-expenses to point o? delivery added. Credit will be given upon undoubted acceptances-in which case an extra charge will bo made. Particular attention is called to the above-mcntionod SOL?BLE P HOSP HOPERUVIAN AND AMMONIATED SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANOS, WHICH aro rich compounds of "BAKER'8 ISLAND" and "BOLIVIAN GUANOS," analyzing 65 and 80 per cent. Bone Phosphate, (rendered soluble,) and yielding 30 to 35 per cont, Phosphoric Acid, ammoniated with No. 1 Peruvian Guano, and with ani? mal matter, making moat concentrated and rich fertilizers; combining the chemical constituents of all vegetation, and adapted aa nearly as possible to all climates, soils and crops, having been thoroughly and satisfactorily tested by practical and scientific Farmers and Planters, upon Cotton, Tobacco, Wheat and Vegetables of ah kinds, from whom the highest testimonials have been received. For sale by tho cargo or retail, in bags and barrels, in quantities to suit purchasers, by JOHN B. BARDY, Importer and Manufacturer, 58 South Btreet, corner Wall, New York. General Agents for Columbia, South Carolina. February 13 39 QRAESER, McJ?NKIN & SENN, EXCHANGE RESTAURANT, Camden Street, rear of Gregg's China Store. J. c LEN DINING, ... Propriet?r. HAVING thoroughly fitted up the abovo establishment aa a RESTAURANT, 1 am prepared to furnish visitors with the beat of EATABLES and DRINKABLES. OYSTERS, GAME, FISH, MEATS, etc., prepared in the very best style, by one of tho finest cooks in the city. SUPPERS furnished at abort notice. Families sup? plied with OYSTERS at reasonable prices. Choice WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS constantly on band. LUNCH every day at 1 o'clock._Deo 10. THE POMiOCKJIOUSE. LIQUORS, WINES, SEGARS, TOBACCO, &G, AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. _ T^HI; UNDERSIGNED has fitted 18 E=B?P ui? oatabhshmcnt, and has re nBpjfilccivcd a large stock of tho finest ?????qualities and brands of LIQUORS. WINES, ALES, SUGARS, Smoking and Chowing TORACOO, etc.; SYRUPS, COR? DIALS and other articled. r ALSO, . JELLIES and BRANDY FRUITS of home production. In the rear of the wholesale store, he has a handsomely appointed SAMPLE ROOM, [WHERE the beet of everything is dispensed. REFRESHMENTS OF all kinds-FISH, OYS [TER8, GAME, MEAT8, &o. -furnished at short notice, kand in the very best styles.) SUPPER ROOMS. _ff?=S0- ATTACHED to the estab ASM^K liahment aro commodious ^f^^ rooms, where private DINNERS and SUPPERS will be furnished for any number of persons from two to 150. LUNCH every day, at ll o'clock. Tho Proprietor pledges himself that ho will continue, as heretofore, to use his ut? most endeavors to give perfect satisfaction to his patrons and guestB. Jan 1 T. M. POLLOCK, Proprietor^ WOOD WAKE, WOOD WARE. BROOMS, TUB 3, KEELERS. BUCKETS, Ac. Mats. Twino, Wrapping Paper, Matches, Ac, cheap, for cash, by Deal _nsirehA LOWRANCE. M. W. BYTHEWOOD, Auctioneer and General Commission Merchant On Washington st.. rear of A. ToUeson's, COLUMBIA. 8. C. THE above store having boon rented, I am from this day prepared to receive consignments of Cotton, Corn, Flour, Bacon, Groceries and Provisions in gene? ral; also, Purni tum, Dry Goods, Clothing, Tobacco, Ac. From my experience of t wenty years in tho auction and commission business, in thia city, Charleston and Newberry, 8. C., I hopo to receive a liberal share of patron? age from my old friends and tho public generally._Dee 19 C. HAYNES WORTH. C. J. CARROLL. HAYNESWORTH & CARROLL, FASHIONABLE HAIR CUTTING and SHAVING SALOON, Plain street, a few doors below R. C. Shiver's old stand. HOT, COLD and SHOWER BATHS on abort notice. Nov 7 Kerosene Burners. SUN BURNERS, Comet Burners, 8olar Burnors, With a full supply of Lamp Chimnoys for samo, hoing the best burners for kerosene and star oil now in use. Just received and for sale by J. * T. B. AGNEW. IRON TIES. THE best kind. BEARD'S Solf-Adjust ing IRON TIE, low for cash. Nov 10 FISHER A LOWRANCE. Hoes ? Hoes ! ! Syf\f\ DOZEN nOEB, assorted sizes ?IYJVJ and qualities, of direct importa? tion, on hand and for salo at extromoly low figures, by J. A T. R. AGNEW. REDUCTION OF RATES Simm CHAIiLOTTE AND 8. O. R. B. COMPANY. GIN'L FHKIOHT AND TICKET ACT'S OFFICE, COLUMBIA, 8. C., December ll, 1807. SBN and after THIS DAY, COTTON will F be forwarded nia. the "SEABOARD LAND AIR LINE FREIGHT ROUTE," as follows: To' Baltimore, $3.25 per bale of 400 lbs. or less. To Philadelphia, $4.00 per balo of 400 lbs. or leas. To New York, $4.00 per bale of 400 lbs. or less. This route is cheaper, quicker and as re? liable as any competing lino. Tho rates being the same, shippers save 32 cents per hale-estimating cotton at 10 cents per pound-in Marine Insurance, by having their cotton forwarded via this route. E. R. DORSEY, General Freight and Trans'n Agent. Dec 12_ "FAST" EXPRESS LINE FROH COLUMBIA TO NEW YORK GR??T ATLANTI^ASTLWB RAILWAYS. NEW and FAST SCHEDULE now in operation, with complete and continu? ous connections, from Columbia and all points in tho interior of South Carolina, via Kingsville, Wilmington and Weldon, to Richmond, Washington, Baltimore, Phila? delphia, New York, Boston, and all princi? pal points North and East. No change of Passenger Cars between Weldon and Acquia Creek. No Omnibus transfer at Petersburg or Richmond. Faro as low as by any other route. Time, forty-three hours to New York. At Weldon, Passengers have choice of the following routes, viz: Crieficd and An - nameesio Lino, Washington or Inland Line, Baltimore or Old Bay Line. Tickets good by either route. CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.-The route by Charlotte and Greensboro is advertised aa seventy-five miles shorter and twelve hours quicker-try it, if you wish to be deceived. Through Fast Express Train, via fWil mington, Weldon and Richmond, leaves: Columbia.10.00 a. m Kingsville.11.30 a. m. WUmingtou. 9.30 p.m. Weldon. C.20 a. m. Richmond.11.10 a. m. Washington. 7.00p.ra. Wilmington, Delaware .11.67 p. m. Philadelphia. 1.80 a. m. New York, arrives. 0.20 a. m. t Via Wilmington, Weldon, Portsmouth and Annamessic routes, leaves: Columbia.10.00 a. m. Kingsville.11.30 a. m. Wilmington. 9.30 p..m. Woldon. fi.20 a. m. ?Portsmouth.10.45 a. m. Orisfleld. 6.00 p. m. Wilmington, Delaware .11.57 p. m. Philadelphia. 1.80 a. m. Now York, urrivoa. 5.20 a. m. .TheSteamers of tho Old Bay Line leave for Baltimoro 7.30 p. m. tLeavo Now York 7.30 p. m. to come South. Two trains daily from KiDgsvillo, North tho 11.30 a. m. Fast Expross, and 2.00 p.. m. Mail. Baggage checked through. Elegant Sleeping Cars on all Night TraiiiH. Through Tickets, good by either route until used-with option to FasBengors of stopping at terminal points-can be ob? tained at the Ticket Omeo of tho South Caroflna Railroad. P. H. LANGDON, Oct 23 6mo Gen'l Sonthern Agent. The Ladies of Industrial Depository KEEP constantly on hand the following arl ide* : .Machine Sewing Silk, Colored and white Spool cotton, Linen and Silk Floss, Black Flax Thread, Crochet Cotton, Machine Stuck Needles, Wheeler A Wilson Sewing Machine Needles, Tapestry-Croch? et, Bono and Steel Knitting Needles, Pins, Hooka and Eyes, Assorted Tapes and Braids. White Linen, Cotton and Color* d Star Braids, Skirt Braids, Crochet and Tat? ting Ti Immings, Tooth and Nail Brushes, Pearl and Agate Buttons, Saxony Yarn. Berlin Wool, Split and Single Zephyr, at Charleston prices; also, Patterns for Ta? pestry Work, Scissors, Cork Soles, Chamois SUin Tobacco Pouches; and a variety of Rcady-Mado Clothing for Gents, Ladies and Children, which will bo found cheap and well mado._ Jan 26_ Helnltsh's Qj>a?n'a Delight, for 'JV t - terjPimploB, Blotuhoft, and Eruptions on thepaoe. NOTICE TO SHIPPERS, GEN'L StrpKBTirrrn's Omen, 8. C. It. H., December ll, 18G7. iiicr thia d?lb i>ue j.An?FF by \_J the Grout Southern Freight Lino, FROM COLUMBIA, will be as follows, viz: Cotton per bale, to New York.14.00 " .? Philadelphia.4.00 '? " Baltimore.8.25 Thia route ?B guaranteed aa cheaper, ci nicker and moro reliable than any com? peting, while tho difference of insurance, not amounting to 20c., is over twice com? pensated by difference of rates. H. T. PEAKE, Dec ll_Genoral Superintendent. Change of Schedule on G. & 0. R. R. ON and after FRIDAY, tho 6th instant, Passenger Trains will run daily, Sun? days excepted, as foUows: Leave Columbia at. 7.00 a. m. ** Alston at... ' .. 8.55 '* ?? Newberry at.10.85 " Arrive at Abbeville at.8.30 p. m. .* at Anderson at.5.15 " " at Greenville at.6.00 " Leave Greenv?le at. 6.00 a. m. " Anderson at.6.46 " " Abbev?le at. 8.45 . " " Newberry at.1.25 p.m. Arrive at Alston at.8.00 " " at Columbia at.5.00 " Trains on the Blue Ridge Railroad will also run daily, Sundays excepted. Leave Anderson at.5.20 p. m. " Pendleton at.6.20 " Arrive at Walhalla at.8.00 ?. Leavo Walhalla at.4.00 a. m. " Pendleton at.5.40 " Arrive at Anderson at..6.40 " The train will return from Belton to An? derson on Monday and Friday mornings. JAMES O. MEREDITH, Dec 3_General Superintendent. SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD, I "' I PlIlUffllft1 "J",JI*lffWl inTIWtHfcfgTH KS . \'" .? GENERAL SUP'TS OFFICE, CUABLBSTON, 8. C., January 18,1668. ON and after Sunday, January 19, the Passenger Trains on the South Caro? lina Railroad will run SB follows, viz: Leave Charleston for Columbia. 4.30 a. m. Arrive at Kingsville.11.15 a. m. Leave Kingsville.-.11.40 a. m. Arrive at Columbia. 1.10 p. m. Leave Columbia.10.00 a. m. Arrive at Kingsville_.11.35 a. m. Leave Kingsville.12.05 p. m. Arrive at Charleston....7.05 p. m. The Passenger Train on tho Camden Branch will connect with up and down Columbia Trains and Wilmington and Man? chester Railroad Traine on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and 8ATUBDAY8. Night Expresa Freight and Passenger Accommodation Train will run as follows: Leave Charleston for Columbia. .5.40 p. m. Arrive at Columbia.6.05 a. ta. Leave Colombia. 5.SQ p. m. Arrive at Charleston.. ..5.40 a. m. Jan 21 H. T. PEAKE, Gen'l Snp't. Office North Carolina Railroad Co.? aOB& I THUE'lWUH I f UlIWilMMJ i I ' " J J I ' COMPANY SHOPS, OCTOBEB 17, 18G7. ON and after this date, the foUowing: will be the schedule for PASSENGER TRAINS over this road: Leave Charlotte daily at. 9.40 p. m. " Greensboro at.4.11 a. m. " Raleigh at.10.00 Arrive at Goldsboro at. 2.00 p. m. Leave Goldsboro at.12.22 " " Raleigh at. 3.50 '* " Greensboro at. 9.10 " Arrive at Charlotte at. 2.54 a. m. Through Passengers by this line have choice of routes via Greensboro and Dan? ville to Richmond, or via Raleigh and Wel? don to Richmond or Portsmouth; arriving at all points North of Richmond at tho same timo by either route. Close connec? tion is made With tho Passenger Traine on the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad to and from WUmington, and by Freight Train to Weldon. JAB. ANDERSON, _Oct 18_Superintendent. Charlotte & South Carolina R. R. Co. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE, COLUMUIA, 8. C., October 5, 1807. ON and after tho 6th instant, tho Trains over this Road wiU ran as follows: Leave Columbia at.1.40 p. m. Arrive at Charlotte at. 9.40 p. m. Leave Charlotte at. 2.55 a. m. Arriva at Columbia at.9.40 a. m. Making close connection for all points North and South, as follows: Leave Columbia. 1.40 p. m. Leavo Charlotte. 10.00 p. m. Leavo Greensboro.5.15 a. m. Arrive Richmond.4.45 p. m.* Leave Richmond.9.45 p. m. Arrive Washington.6.15 a. m. Arrivo Baltimore.9.10 a. m. Arrive Philadelphia.1.82 p. m. Arrivo Now York. 5.10 p. m. Passengers taking this route, going North, have choice of route from Greens? boro, Weldon or Portsmouth. AW Tickets good over either route. Baggage checked through. For THROUGH TICKETS to Richmond. Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, iyyl'j al Ticket Office, foot bia li? ding street. CALEB BOUKNIOHT, Oct 5 Superintendent. _ Laurens Railroad-New Schedule. OFFICE LAURENS RAILROAD, LADBKNS C. H., 8. C., July 12,1867. ON and after MONDAY, 22d instant, tin? trains will run over thiB Road aa fol? io we, until further notice: Leave Laurena at ? o'clock a. m. on Mon davs, Wednesdays and Fridays, and atme at"Nowbcrry at ll o'clock a. m. Leave Newberry on Mondays, Wednes? days and Fridays, at fifty minutes after 12 o'clock, connecting with both trains on tho Greenville and Columbia Railroad at Hele? na Shops. JOSEPH CREWS, Sup't.