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BY JULIAN A. SELBY. COLUMBIA? S. C.. TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 22, 1868. VOLUME IV-NO. 2??1. . ItLK ?*HONIX. .ynnt.nnin DAILY AJO? TW-WF.r.KLI. THE GLEANER, JEVKBY WEDNESDAY MOIIMNQ. BY JULIAN A. SELBY, EDITOR AND P&oriutrroB. Ollie J en Main street, a few doora above Taylor (Or Camden ) street. TERMS-IN*AD VA NC E. 8UBBCBTPTIO??. Dally Paper, six months.H 00 I Tri-Weekly, M ?? . 2 50 Weekly, M ?? ._1 501 Al) VE UTI SI li: KN TH Inserted at 75 cents per sqnare for tho first Insertion, and 50 cents for each subsequent. Weekly 75 cents each insertion. tw A Liberal discount made on the above, rates when advertisements are inserted Dy the month or year. AOEJ?TS. Lexington-B. J. Hayes. Spartanburg-Hiram Mitchell. J. B. Allen, Chester. Si P. Kinard, Newberry C. H. James Grant, Union. JnliuH Poppe, Anderson C. H. The St. Mary's (Canada) Argus is responsible for a queer story about a Stratford councilor who, in a state of "how came you so," strayed into the Catholic church on tho day of its consecration, and relapsing into a stertorous sleep, was awakened by a friend, simultaneously with tho ring? ing of the bell used in the mass, and the presentation of a tray for contri-1 butions. He thought he was in a more congenial place, and said, in a | loud tone, "You know my weakness; I'll take whiskey hot!" A married man in Constantinople had n difficulty with five of his wives, .which he settled by tying them up in socks and throwing them into the Bosphorus. His thirty-eight other wives have given him no trouble since that bit of house-cleaning came off. A young Jersey girl recently eloped with an adorer only to marry another man at the hotel where she had been left, while the first lover waa off mak? ing arrangements for his own speedy union. This epitaph is found in a Western churoh-yard: "Hore lies the mother of children five, two aro dead, and three aro alive; the two that are dead preferring rather to die with tho mo? ther than to live with the father." Mrs. Eliza Garth, of New York, aged seventy-four, has sued Richard Howell, of Flanders, New Jersey, aged seventy-seven, for $5,000, and got it, for trifling with her virgin af? fections, and marrying another girl Tke Earl of Dudley is styled tho Iron Earl, because his iron mines in England cover an area of ton square miles, and aro worked by 9,000 miners. A T. Stewart offers $1,500,000 for the franchise of the Broadway Under? ground Railroad, if it is chartered; and another bidder, nameloss, offers 61,000,000 more. A training school for domestics has long been in contemplation by benevolent persons in New York, and it is now asserted that mich an instr tution will soon be established. A man in Maine last year found four full grown raccoons in a log^ This year ho found three in the same place, and set tho log again. A Mississippi paper says the crops of that State, that have not failed this season, are "pumpkins and boy babies." New Jersey is called the garden field of Methodism, which has now over 50,000 followers in that State. The Vicksburg Herald advises its readers to "forget politics aud build factories. The divorces in Vermont for fivo years have numbered ono to every twenty marriages. First-class Now York residences now contain a billiard room, a chapel and a theatre or concert saloon. The poet who was elated over "Tho Reign of Autumn," is now de? jected over "Tho Raia of Autumn." Tho Emperor of China is fourteen ye.are old, while bis intended wifo is nearly eleven. Another caso of burying alive hus occurred in New Orleans. Steam i.s about to bo introduced into street cars. Spectacles Lost. A pair of Gold .SPECTACLES was lost yesterday. Tho Slider will be snitahly rewarded by leaving them at this Omeo. Deo lit FLOUR'. FLOUR!'. 100 PLOUl?1,9 C1IOICli FAMn'Y 100 Barrels Low Priced Flour, suitable for Hetailere, 25 Bois. Hocker's Se'f-Baiaing Flour, Just received and for Ralo low, by i 'cc 10 J. A T. B. AG N E W. SPECIAL NOTICES. "MANHOOD."-Another Now Medical Pamphlet from tho pen of Dr. CL . tie. Tho Medical Tinten uay^ rvf <loH work- "Tb'P valuable treatiee on tho cunno and euro ot prematuro declino shows how hca'th is impaired through Beeret abuBoa of youth and manhood, and how cabily regained. It gives a clear synopsis of tho impediments to marriage, tho causo and effects of ner? vous dobility, and tho remedies therefor." A pocket edition of tho above will bo for? warded on receipt of 25 Cents, by ad? dressing Dr. Curtis, No. 58 North Charloe nt root, Baltimore, Md. May 27 ly Fresh Arrival OF OVERCOATS, BUSINESS SUITS, PEA JACKETS, HATS, &C. BOUGHT LOW DOWN AND WILL BE SOLD AT A SMALL ADVANCE ON COST. R. & W. C. SWAFFIELD. Doc 20 THE N E W A LM AN AC. HEINITSH'S QUEEN'8 DELIGHT ALMANAC-Just published. A new and valuable book-full of good advico, correct prognosticationa of tho weather; gardon Calendar forovory one; tho way to health pointed out, and other useful hints. No charge for them. At FI8UEB & HEINITSH'8 Peel9t_Drug 8tore. Cheap Overcoats, For salo at J. Sulzbacher's. Doc 13 White Gorn. FOR 8ALE by Dee IS FISHER A LOWRANCE. Wanted. 5f\f\f\ EMPTY CORN BAGS. 500 Empty Flour and Po? tato Barrels. FISHER ?t LOWRANCE. Lemons and Oranges. SWEET HAVANA ORANGES and choice LEMONS, inst received and for sale low by J. fi T. R. AGNEW. BEWARE OF DECEIT, i AND call at tho Columbia Ice 'House, if you want good, fresh NORFOLK OYSTERS, at 50 cents per quart. I am receiving them daily, direct from Norfolk, by Express. Dec 17_JOHN D. BATEMAN. SPECIALITIES. Pocket Knives. THE Largest and Best Solection of led? gers', Wostouholm's, and Needham's POCKET AND PEN KNIVES. Razors and Razor Strops. RODGERS', Wado and Butcher's, and Wostonholm'6 verv host RAZORS and STROPS. ALSO, Emerson's best STROP. Hair Brushes. THE Largest and Best Assortment of | English and French BRUSHES-some? thing Superb, Toilet Combs. IENGLISH and French, Extra Large and J Strong, of the very best quality. Shell, Buffalo and Rubber COMBS. Tooth Brushes. THE Best Selection of Extra Fino Eng? lish and French BRUSHES to ho fount -warranted to last from 1 to 3 years. Extracts and Toilet Powdei Lnbin's Fine Extracts. BROWN WINDSOR SOAP, Toilet Pow der, Germau Cologne, French Pomade Hair Oils -with every variety of Artic especially adapted for the Toilet. No hotter selection to be found. Just received Dee 10 limo* At E. POLLARD'S. Smoked Meats, &c. EXTRA Sugar-euro 1 HAMS, F.xtra Sugar-cured Strips, Extra Fine Smoked Tongues. Smoked Salmon, Yarmouth Bloaters, Pickled Trout, Pickled Pig Pork, Pigs' Feet, No. 1 Bav Mackerel, '-'niton Markot Reef, and a full assortment of Fancy and Staplo Groceries -for sale low. by Dec 15 GEORGE SYMMERS. Wolfe's Schiedam Schnaps. AFRESH SUPPLY reeoived today, by Dee 12_ FISHER A LOWRANCE Cotton Seed. 1}ARTIES having COTTON SEED for sale, may find it to their interest to call on tho subscribers, or address them with quotations per ton or per 100 lbs. Dee 13 FISHER A LOWRANCE. GREGG, PALMER & CO., BANKERS AND BROKERS. Var: Street, Wheelock's Building, COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, Interest Allowed on Feposits. BUY AND SELL STOCKS, BONDS, GOLD, SILVER AND EXCHANGE. Advanct-s Made on Cotton. GRAIN AND COUNTRY PRODUCE SOLD ON '.COMMISSION. _DPCJ8_ The Due West Female College. ym*? THIS ia one of tho moat flou AjftBk nulling Institution? in tho State 'nilVjBy*^ Pupila roc? ?ved at any time, s\jjy?gand charged from tinier of cn ToiTlON-Including Latin and French, $1.00 per month. Boarding, including fuel and washing, $14.50 per month. J. I. BONNER, Dec 15 tuClmo Freaident. CHRISTMAS GOODS. 1 (\C\ WHOLE, HALF and QUARTER LVU BOXCBLayer RAISINS. 1,000 Lbs. S. 8. Almonds, Pecans, Brazil NUTS and Filberts, f! Boxes Leghorn Citron, 25 Doz. English Picklea, Chow Chow and Piccolily. 75 R?xes No. 1 Canton Firo Crackors. 20 Baskets Heidsiek Champagne. BS A completo atock of Jellies, Preserves, Canned Fruits, Ac., fte., all fresh and for sale low by E. ft G. D. HOPE. Billiard Tables for Sale. ? - . FOUR FINE BILLIARD aA^L^. TABLES, in complete or "0st?^raS5^Y;(ler, .Marble and Slate ^?<-,.T,t=J?^ - Bedding, with Balls. Cues and Counters included. Shari) A Griffith's make. Will be aold low. ('all at Dec 13 G. DIERCK'8. Wines and Liquors. STOCK unusually full of the choicest brands SCOTCH WHISKEY, French Brandy, Kentucky and Coin Whiskey, Champagne, Claret, Rhine Wines, Sherry, Madeira and Port Wines. For sale at lowest prices, according to quality. Dec 10_OHO. SYMJWEJtS^ Ale and Porter. Px Ci D0Z- Muit ,v Hon Edinburg ALE, Ov/ 50 Doz. Guinness A Sou's Dublin Porter, just receivod and for aalo low by Dec 4 J. ft T. R. AGNEW. Cheap Overcoats, For salo at J. Sulzbacher's. Dec 13_ Smoking and Chewing Tobacco. 8BOXES BOSE BUD, very fino, 4 boxou Commonwealth, very line, 4 boxes Dow Drop, very fine, 2 cases nure Virginia Leaf Smoking To? bacco, half and whole boxes. JOHN C. 8EEGER8, Dec 10 Main street, rear Post Oflice. Cheese Cheese. SCHWEIZER, Limberger and Gorman HAND CHEESE. JOHN C. SEEGERS, Dec 10 Main street, near Post Oflice. Cheap Overcoats, For sale at J. Sulzbacher's. Dec 13 FRENCH AND ITALIAN Confectionery. Q/"\/~k LBS. of delicious Crean. Fruit? OUU CREAM CHOCOLATE, CREAM COCOAN UT, CORDIAL AND GUM DROPS. Also, a large assortment of Heise'H cele? brated STICK CANDIES. This candy ?H mado of the very beat quality of Crush Sugar,and ia highly appreciated for its rich, delicate flavor. None more pure or better in the world. Ab Dec 15 Cf E. POLLARD'S. HONEY! HONEY!! QA GALLONS of Clear EAST INDIA e>\/ HON EY, juot received at Dec 15 rr E. POLLARD'S. SWhat a Happy Surprise ! IF yon deaire to give the little ones a pleasing and morry SURPRISE, you will lind a largo and pretty selection of Suitable and Amusing ARTICLES, espe eiallv for that purpose, at Deel.) I.',' E. POLLARD'S. Fresh Butter. AFINI", Lot of Fresh COUNTRY BUT? TES just received, low for cash at Den 8 G. PIERCES' Call at Kraft's Bakery, (OPPOSITE FlICENiX OFFICE,) AS I have just returned from tho North with a select assortment of TOYS, Candies, FruitB, Jollier;, Pr?serves, ftp., of all kinds ICED CAKES made to order. Al.RO, A large 'ot >f PIPES-line and common. D( C3 P. W. KRAFT. NEW GOODS AT K T\r 4 Ti TY ' fi J.?- Jk -i.^ xx A.%1 XJ VD . We have just received from New York a very large as? sortment of DRESS GOODS, of every description, which we have purchased at greatly reduced prices. We are able, therefore, to sell them very cheap. Those wanting bar? gains in Dress Goods will please give us a call. We have received by last steamer from New York, a large supply of Domestic Goods, which we are able to sell at low figures. ALSO, A large assortment nf Carpetings, Oil Cloths and Window Shades. M. L. KIN ARD. Doc 12_ Notice. ON ami after tho l6t of January next, the style of our firm will he J. li. & M. L. KINARD. JOHN H. KINARD. Dec 13_MELVIN L. KINARD. Valuable Heal Estate. MTHE attention of parties rte-^, siring to invest in Real Estate,26E in called to the following list ofZC VALUARLE PROPERTY, iu our hands for jaie: 1. The handsome DWELLING and LOT, corner of Upper and Bull streets. 2. Dwelling and Lot on Lumber street, near Asylum. 3. Fine Building Lot on Arsenal Hill, (ono acre.) 4. Lot known as the "Nickerson notel Lot," corner of Lady and Main ats. ">. Lot adjoining above, 52 feet front on Main street. (j. Lot on same sqnare, 110 feet on Ger? vais street. 7. Dwelling anil Lot of two acres, near Charlot to Railroad Depot. 8. Lot 01 feet front on Main Btrcct, ad? joining Convent Lot. fl. Building Lot, corner of Taylor and Assembly streets. 10. Loton Washington street, opposite tho leo House. 11. Two Lots, on the edge of town, in what is known as Waverley, 4 acres each, more or less. 12. Improved Lot, on corner of Marion and Washington streets. 13. Dwelling aud Lot on corner of Pen? dleton and Assembly streets. 14. Tho handsome property, near Colum? bia, known as Barharnville, with lands adjoining. 15. Acres of Laud, on Upper street, ad? joining the Summer property. 1G. 210 Acres of Land, in York, rich in gold. 17. 1,007 Acres productive Land, in Ab bevUlo, (two tracts.) 18. 5,000 Acres productive Laud, in Lau? rens, in several tracts. 19. l.'JOO Acres productive Land, in Marl? boro, (estate of Ellerbe.) 20. 971! Acres of productive Land, in Fair? field, in two tracts. 21. 1,000 Acres of Phosphate Lands, near Charleston, on Stono River. 22. A line Saw Mill Property, near Lex? ington. Also. 7,000 Acres of La..d, in Richland - very valuable Wood and other LANDS, near Columbia-which can bo divided into mnall Tracts, to suit purchasers. Tho price nf tho planting Launs vary from $!> to f 10; nome of which are tho most productive in the State. GIBBES & THOMAS, _Dcc IK _Beal Estate Agents. Valuable Residence for Sale or Rent. MTHE undersigned ofTerH for salo or rent ono of tho most desirable RE? SIDENCES in the city of Columbia, located within half it block of Main street, in the centre of business, within four blocks of tho State IIouso, and two blocks ^f tho Market. It contains six rooms, hall und passage, with gas and water through jut; bath room, kitchen, servants' room, wash-room and ironing room, stable ami rll necessary out-buildings. The terms trill be made accommodating and to suit. D> c 17 R. S. MORRISON. Goshen Butter. EXTRA Fine GOSHEN BU PTEK and Oosheu Cheese, low for cash at Dec 8 G. DJKJtCKS' COTTON. II BER AL CASH ADVANCES made on J COTTON consigned to JAMES W. fKASK, New York, by applying to September 16 ar, K. A G. D. HOPE. Bagging, Rope, and Iron Ties. 8BALES Stiporior BAG01NO, 50 Coils Greenh ill iiinl Manilla Rope, 2 I 00 lbs. Arrow Tie?, for salo low by Dec 1 & !>. HOPH. Burglar Alarms. Wi;. have purehaaed tho right of Utlcy's Patent BURGLAR ALARMS, und mw offer tin in for Milo at thu low price of HO nach. They will befvunda secure safe juard for the Protection of Stores, hireli? ngs, Oin-houses, Barns, Smoke-houses, ?C<.\ rrtu/i thieves and incendiaries. Call and iee them at the store of Dec 5 J. A T. R. AGNEW. co co co m < s tri m M Pi ? co co co 1-3 ru OT HAVINO just received a well selected lot of choice imported F ll ENC II CONVECTIONS, I will take pleasure in showing them to the lovers of pure goods. No discount on them. Neatly put up in boxes, and in great varietv. FRESH FIGS, Now Rainins, Dates, Nuts, of all kinds; Wonda Oranges and Lemons, Bananas, Northern Apples, Ac. JELLIES. Toys, in endless variety. CANDIES Manufactured daily, of pure sugar, whole* salo and retail. ORDERS For Weddings and Parties furnished at short notice, by JOHN McKENZIE, Manufacturing Confectioner, Greenfield's Row, .Main st., Col., 8. C. _ Nov 25_ Chester Nursery Garden. FRUIT TREES, of #11 descriptions, for sale. Thc very best earlv and lato Southern Apples and Peaches, Evergreens, Roses, Dahlias, Flowering Shrubs and vines, Green house Plants, Ac. Persons who wish to procure Trees or Plants to improve their homesteads, will do well to examine my Price List, which can be had by addressing W. BLAKE, Nursorvman, _ Oct 22 IStno Chester, S. C. POBLARIA NURSERIES. THE largest and best collection of FRUIT T R E E S cvor before grown at these Nurseries is now offered for fall and win ter planting, embracing AP PLF8 and PEACHES of all the choico varieties, including many Southern kind*, particularly adapted to our soil and cli? mate, from tho earliest to tho latest. Pears, tho largest and best collection in the South, with new Southern varieties; standards and dwarfs, of large size, can be furnished. Apricots and Nectarines, Plums, Cherries, Quinces, Medlars, Ever bearing Mulberries, English Walnuts, Spanish Chesnuts, French Hazlenuts, red and white; Pomcgranites, Figs, several hardy kinds; Grapes, all the choice table varieties and for vineyards: Raspberries, Strawberry Plants, al!"the best, suited tn the climate. ORNAMENTAL EVERGREENS, a large and varied collection, embracing many new Cypresses and Junipers, suitable for Cometerlos; Magnolias, Deodar Cedars. Ac, line see.liing plants: Roses, all tho best, including the new French kinds; Dahlias of every shade and color; Gladia? tors, new French and Belgian; Tube Roses, Cryantbetuuiun; Asparagus and Horse Radish Roots: Osage. Orange ami Macartney Rose, for Ledges-plant these t<> protect your Orchards and Vineyards. A new general descriptivo catalogue, con? taining all necessary information, in press and will be forwarded to all patrons. All orders should be addressed direct to me and will receive prompt attention UM. SUMMER, Agent. P.ov 5 Killin Pom a ri a, s c. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. DRS.? REYNOLDS A REYNOLDS are prc-1 pured t<> famish ARTI-1 FICIAL TEETH on u larger seule than heretofore, und at rules much ! In-low the usual charges. Their recent improvement, lately patented, constitutes tho highest order of art in thia speciality, und is fully warranted. Dentures con? structed by this process possess many advantaged over gold plate woik, and Can be supplied ut about half tin-cost of tho latter. An examination of specimens, : especially by those liavii experience] in such matters, is respectfully invit? ed. Ordinary VULCANITE RUR-1 BER ?ET? 325. The ?anio, strength-1 oned by gold bauds, 835. TV-rnis cash. April 30 ; FISHER & LOWRANCE. COLUMBIA. S. C. DR. D. L. BOOZER, . HAVING obtained from the difforent patentees of the profession, oflico rights nf tho latest improvement in DEN? TISTRY, is prepared to do all kinds of DENTAL WORK with neatness, durability and despatch, at the very lowest rates. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Office oa Main nt ruet, Columbia. 8. C., three doors North of Agnew's. Vulcanized Rubber Plates inserted at $25._May 2 ly Rye Whiskey, SCHNAPS, Ritters, RrandicH, Rum, Gin, &c, .Vc. For sale low by Nov G FISHER ft LOWRANCE. " EXCELSIOR. Prompt, Cheap, Accurate. THE PHONIX Book, Jol> and Newspaper PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT! Main Street, above Taylcr. (OliltltiniA, SOUTH CAROLINA. THE PROPRIETOR has recently made EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to his former largo stock of material-Type, Presses, Colored Inks, Paper, Cards, elo., introduc? ing tho LATEST STYLES, and is fully prepared to undertake any and everything [n the PLAIN and FANCY PRINTING LINE, From a Carle Visite to a massive volume or a thirty feet l'.i*tfr Thc following are the inducements "ff red: rim prourtf'or i- s Pra< tical Printer. And attends closet* to lus Business Pl . ifii ?. i. supplied with Everything sj,.(.. .-i. \. t,i turn out Good Work, ['..iee* l.owei iii.niHti: other establishment In i .ttl-, oi * vi i. New York. . Wk. >Mtiii>hietr.. insulars, ji tter ?b-a-h? Po-turs. teeeipts. Rall Tickets, ?ray Tickets, Checks, .rogrammt Drafts, IVcdding, Visiting .md Bnshi Rill IL ads, Hand-bills, fnvitationa, P. rief s, Plinks, >PH Cards,Ac., Of alt styles and ~v/.< ? : in fart, Every Description of Printing! J n one. two and three colors and ir bronze, roinntlv ut tended to. JULIAN A. SELBY ! roprh t"> Old Newspapers OR SALE at the ' * PIRK s\y.