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COLUMBIA. Wednesday Korain?. Dee. 30.1868. A Mitling I?rocluraall?n. The following communication, co? pied from the Washington Evening Express, of Saturday, contains a most remarkable statement, which cannot fail to create a marked sensa? tion. The writer of it is well known to ns, was a former resident of Co? lombia, and wo have every confidence in tue reliability of his statements: The New York Sun ventilates a statement by ?. A. Pollard, of the secret existence of confidential re? cords of the Confederate Govern men t. That this is so, may be readily be? lieved, and that they will ultimately be discovered, is equally probable. Bot this mere statement and belief is not my purpose. I desire to call at? tention to other "missing records" from tho archives of the Government of tho United States, or, if they be not missing, to the fact that the pub? lic seems to havo no knowledge of them, and I om but too well con? vinced that the statement I am about to make will, in some quarters, awak? en a emile of incredulity; in others, a fear of further disclosures, while the general pnblio will give neither thought nor attention to it. It will be remembered that on tho inauguration of Mr. Lincoln, South Carolina deputed three commission? ers to negotiate (to be concise) terms of separation, and settle up the busi? ness of tho partnership, as far as that ! State was concerned. Of course, Mr. Soward sought to gain time for the new administration, and refused to see or acknowledge them officially, ko., but still lured them to rem ?un. At last, they despatched to tho Exe? cutive of their State belief in tho utter hopelessness of peaceful solu? tion, and announced their purpose to leave the capital. This resolve was not executed, simply because Judge Campbell was authorized to say that if their departure was delayed, re? sults might be obtained they little hoped for. On this hint, they lin? gered, but only to be disappointed, and then they t.iok their departure. If the reader has noticed tho over? ture of Judge Campbell to delay the commissioners, he will suppose that gentleman had some ground for his opinion, and had reasonable assur? ances thut a happy issue, in his judg? ment, would grow out of the delay he craved. What those grounds aud assurances wore, can only be conjec? tured; but they must have proceeded from high official sources; aud, viewed in the light of what I nm about to say, and which is true us d?monstra? tion, makes conjecture reality. Shortly after tho breaking off of efforts to avert the dire catastrophe of war, a gentleman, having free ac? cess to the private office of President Lincoln, repaired to tho capital of South Carolina, and deposited with a high official of that State, a manu? script proclamation by President Lincoln, duly prepared and ready for bis signature, announcing to tho Ame? rican people, that rather than plunge the country in civil war. tho Execu? tive Government of tho United States acquiesced in the dismemberment of tho Uniou. With this, was a column editorial, in slip form, with correc? tions, supposed tobe Mr. Lincoln's, reciting Ireely the words of the in? strument, vindicutiug the Executive act, und challenging for it the ap? proval of the American people. This is my statement of the miss? ing record. That it was not issued, waa duo to the intense feeling evolved by tho firing on tho Star of the West. A few questious, and I have done: 1st. Was the knowledge of the pre? paration of this document, tho foun? dation of the request of Judge Camphell, that the commissioners should not depart? 5*2d. Docs the State Department preserve evidence of the existence of this paper, or has all trace disap? peared, save only in the mind of tho Secretary? 3d. Who prepared the editorial de? fence of tho proposed proclamation? I will not defy contradiction of the statement herein made, but from personal inspection of both docu? ments, and certain eur-marksinherent in the second, I affirm their genuine? ness as confidently as I believe in the existence of my being. A BiOMmoAMX FACT.-Tho New York Citizen, (formerly edited by tho lamented General Hulpine,) says, that it is a fact worthy of note, that at tho gathering of Union soldiers in Chicago, not a negro soldier was pre? sent, nor any recognition ot their services in the proceedings. This, at a meeting where the radical Presi deut-cle . participated, and was the central ubtire, is significant. --?-??-. The general amnesty proclamation of Pr?sident Johnson excites little comment in Washington, and is re? garded as a matter of little moment by Democrats and moderate Repub? licans. Estremo radicals, however, de< ni it to be another Presidential "ouirage," and a few <?f the more violent BnggfAt another impeachment The recent exposures in a morning daily paper of the short weights and adult?ration of articles of food, sag? geets tho question whether chesting has not become one of the fine arts and the fashion of the day. Have all olassea become cheats in their bu? siness, asks the New York Citizen, and adopted the policy of shaving generally? for it appears that "The barber shaves with polished blade, The merchant shaves in constant trade, Tho broker shaveaon twelve per cont, The landlord shaves by raising rent, The tapster shaves the pints and gills, The farmer shaves in hay and oats, The banker shaves on his own notes, Tho lawyer shaves both friends and foes, The peddler shaves where'er he goes, The office-holder shaves the nation. The parson shaves to men's salvation, ! The wily churchman shaves bis bro? ther, The people all shave ono another." Muon MARRIED.-A Kentucky school-master fell in lovo with ono of his pupil?, nnd married her, although sho was only thirteen. Aa ho used to scold her, liko the child sbo was, sho went back to her mother, and he roamed off elsewhere. After a whilo each was informed of tho other's death, and each proposed to marry ngain. Tho girl's second dioico very kindly died in n year or so, nnd as did tho school-master's, when ho married a third time, only to be di? vorced. About two weeks ago this much married couple met by chance, joined their fortunes ngain, and as tho girl has arrived at years of discretion, they expect to bo happy. GEN. BUTLER IN THE NEW CABINET. It is rumored around Washington that Gen. Grant will present us a peaco offering to Gen. Butler the position of Attorney-General in bis Cabinet. It is doubtful whether Ben. will accept. Tho radicals uro anxious to get bini ont of thu Ilouse of Representatives, but ns bo eau make more noise in Congress than in tho Cabinet, tho presumption is tbut he will stick.-N~eir York Herald. The famous Grund Dutchess do Gerolstein Schneider received a bracelet valued at 615,000, from au English lord, during ber visit to Ra deu-Raden. Tho donor's name und titlo were set iu diamonds. "What a pity," exclaimed the actress, when sbo received it, "that he is not a Spanish nobleman-bis name would have beou so much longer. A despatch to tho Philadelphia Evening Telegraph, from Baltimore, reports tho suspension of thc house of Turnbull, Slade & Co., for about $1,000,000. It is stated that nearly all the banks of the city are interest? ed. Several heavy failures have oc? curred in Raltimoro during the past week. In pegging boots, by steam, twen? ty cases, or 240 pairs of boots, is a usual day's work. Ono man in Hop kiuton, Mass., bas pegged eighty three casos, 1,982 boots, in two days. He once pegged forty-nine boots, twice around, in fourteen minutes; and did ono boot, in a trial of speed, in thirteen seconds. Great Rritaiu is after a new colony. Au Australian company luis bought rights in tho Feeje Isluuds, and 1,001 emigrants have settled, built houses, and begun to cultivate crops. Th? natives disapprove of those proceed? ings, and have attacked tho settle? ment, killiug tho colonists wberevei they oun reach them. Tho Reformed Dutch Church, ut Ghent, New York, was destroyed by fire Christmas morning. It was c large wooden edifico, and ouo of tin oldest churches in tho country. A Christmas festival was held there ii night, which probable accounts foi tho origin of the fire. The family of Johu McDonald, o Philadelphia, were suffocated ol Thursday night, by tho gas from r coal stovo which was burning al night in thoir bed-room. Oneduugh ter is dead and another is not expect ed to recover. An Alabama editor, in pulling grocery store kept by a woman, stiyt "Her tomatoes are us red as ber o wi cheeks; her indigo as blue na lie own eyes; and her pepper ns hot ii her own temper." A gentleman, eighty years of ugr iu Conway, recently got married, am lue day following dug his grave, t be ready, ho said, for any con til geucy. Tho inhabitants of Louisiana ca tho lalo disagreeable spoil "curpol bag weather," becauso it docs not b< long to their climate. Tommy Donaldson, a iittlo cn only six years old, was caught i Providence setting two buildings o fire A man writing an anonymous no! ia liko a pnppy inside of an enclosui barking at yon with his nose und? the gute. When you want a warm bath an can't pay for one, jost pull yoi neighbor's nose, and you'll soon I in hot water. Let our repentauoo be a lively wil a firm resolution. Complaints an mourning over past errors avail m thing It ia more from carelessness about the troth than from intentional lyiug that there is so mach falsehood in the world. An editor says women live longer, than men. The married ones do'wno sit up nights waiting the return of a drunken husband. Dr. Johnson used to say, "He who traits to do a great deal of good at once will never do any." Riches got by deceit cheat no man so m nob as the getter. Modern sea of troubles-Currency. COLUMBIA AGENCY, SOUTH CABOLINA HAM.HOAD COMPANY, COLUMBIA, 8. C., Dec. 20, 18C8. On behalf of tho South Carolina Rail? road Company, I respectfully return thanks to tho Firemen, Garrison, and Citizoua in goneral, for timely and effectual afieistanco in subduing tho roceut fire, and to the "Independent's" for the uso of their boee in saving tho "debris." Doo 30 1 C. J. DOLLIN, Agont. New TT e a r Gifts= REMEMBER TUE NIGHT. ON NEW YEAR EVE, at 7 o'clock, a splendid RAFFLE of a handsome as Bortmont of richly ornamentad Pound and Plain Cake, together with many Fancy Articles, suitable for New Year presents, at JOHN H. HEWE'S, Three doors below R. C. Shiver'? Dry Gooda Btoro. Dec 30 2* * Greenville and Golumbia R. R. Co., PRESIDENT'S OFFICE, COLUMBIA, S. C., December 28, 18(>S. NOTICE ia hereby given that at a re? cent meeting of "tho board of Direc? tors of tliia Company, it waa determined to pay the six months' intercut upon our mortgago and guaranteed debt, falling due DU tho 1st dav of JANUARY next; Provid? ed, tho holders of tho ?aid mortgage aud guaranteed bonds, and certificate? of in debtcdncss, will fund all interest accruing upon them up to July 1st, 18i!8. Wo are, however, compelled to suspend tho payment until ttie legislature validates tho Acta of 1801 aud 1800, authorizing tho guarantee of the State upon our bonds, because until that ia done, wo cannot fond tho back interest in tho samo security which it now has. When auch action ia taken by the Legis? lature, notice will be immediately given and pay menta and settlements made, in accordance with tho above terms. H. P. HAMMETT, Dec 30 President. New Goods at Smythe's. I HAVE just received a large assortment of Late Style HAT, consisting in part of Silk sand Caasiineie Beavers, Alpine, and Soft Felt, Cassi ^ramero and Wool. Cloth and Glace CAPS in variety. Also, a large assortment of 'Ladies', Gent's, Mis?es', Roys', Youths1 and Children's ROOTS and SHOES, at prices to suit all. Dec 30 A. SM YT H E. _ TOILET REQUISITES. 171 RE N O H NOVELTIES-Perfumery, . Extracts, Odors, Roqueta, Fountains, Antique Oil, Gorman Cologne, Lubin's Ex? tract.? and Powder, Royal Lavender, Per? fumed Crackers, French Pomades, ' COB motiqno," English Hair brushes, Dressing Combs, asaorted; Fine Tooth Combs, Eng? lish and French Tooth Brashes; Elegant Toilet Soap-Rose, Almond, Honey, Gly? cerine, Windsor, /abater. Skin Soap, for the complexion; Powder Puffs and R?xes, in variety; Toilet Waters; all very cheap at FISHER & HEIN ITS H'S Dee20f Drugstore. Pure Ground Spices for Family Use. rpo obtain a pure article of Pepper, Gin X. ger, Cinnamon and SPICES generally, in a ground state, fit to use, has beena very difficult matter heretofore. Tho sub? scribers have now in store Ground Spices, of wari anted purity and superiority. No ono need hesitate to buy the Ground Spices from their store-they arc just what is wanted in every family-a pure. Ground Spice, ready for uae. Ground Pepper, Mace, Tapioca, " Ginger, Nutmegs, Rronia, 11 Spice, Chocolate, " Cinnamon, Cox's Gelatine, Cloves, English Mustard, Arrowroot, Sago, Cocoa. For sale bv FISHER & HE1NITSH, Dec 10 t " Druggists. Rats! Rats!! Hats!!! HARVEY'S CURE For RATS, Mice, Roaches, Ants, Ac. Thia extermi? nator ia effectual for tho destruction of Rats. It ia better than any other prepa? ration. It compels rats and mice to avoid their holes or nesta after eating it, and to seek tho open air until they die. Look after your Corn-cribs and store-rooms. For salo by FISHER .V. UEIN1T8H, Dec 8 t Droggists. SPECIALITIES. PORT MONIES AND I'URSES. DECIDEDLY the largest and boat selec? tion of the real Russia Leather POCKETBOOKS and PURSES. Suitable for ladies and gentlemen, at E. POLLARD'S. PIPES! PIPES!! ri^UE real Mcorachaum and Briar Root X PIPES, tho largest and boat eolection over offered in this city. Also a fine as? sortment of Cherry Stems, with a variety of Meerschaum Negar Holders and Tobac? co Raga. Just received at E. POLLARD'S. WALKING CANES. JUST oponed, a largo lot of fine polished CANES, both heavy and light. Also some pretty fancy Canes, ut Dec 13tlreo* . E POLLARD'S Wanted. rr f\f\f\ EMPTY CORN BAGS. OtUUU 500 Empty Flour and Po? tato barrels. FISHER A LO CHANCE. Riches got by fraud are dug out of one's own heart, and destroy the mind. If industry is no more than habit, it is at least an excellent one. A legal tender net-Offering a lady your heart. * A natural slave-The sea surf. For Sale. THE BRICK o? tho Old Court House. Applv to D. B. MILLEU, , Doo 29 G_Olork. Choice Table Potatoes, &c. DARRELS Peach Blow POTATOES, ?UXJ ?.OU? Lbs. New Lard-puro-just received au i for salo by Dec 29 2 C. H. BALDWIN. Choice Flour. pr f \ DRLS. Superior St. Louis FLOUR, O" / Bbls. Medium and Common " Just received and for sale, at reduced prices, by CH. BALDWIN. Deo 29 2 Another Supply of Golden Drip. SUITABLE for Buckwheat Cakes. AI-SO, First Quality Northern BUCKWHEAT FLOUR, just suited to the Drip. Def 20 3 CAMPBELL .V JONES. For Sent. SEVERAL ROOMS over Palmer s Tin Store, on Main street. Dec 25 To Kent. MA COTTAGE HOUSE, containing four rooms, with kitchen, out-houses, etc., within ono square of Charlotte Depot. Apply at this Onice. _ Dec 21_ For Sale. A FINE lot of young Kentucky iraWafr MULES. They may be soon at W?WH Mr. Charles Logan's lot, corner Abfa?? ot' Senate and Assemblv streets. Dec 24 C* W. S. TALBOT I". Branchville Hotel to Rent. THE attention of capital ?S ists is particularly directed the numerous advan? tages of the BRANCH? VILLE MOTEL, from ?is peculiar situa? tion, hoing at the junction of the Columbia, Augusta and Charleston Divisions of the South Carolina Railroad, and upnu tin* direct line, North and South, it is insured tho patronage oi a large local and through travel. Bids for Its occupation for tho ensuing year, will be received hy IL T. PEAKE, General Superintendent South Carolina Railroad, at Charleston, S. C.. until Janu? ary 1 Dec 27 ;l _ Furnished House to Rent. ONE of the most pleasant and con Mjsvouicnt COTTAGE HOUSES in the city, situated in a desirable neigh? borhood, is offered for RENT. Applv to De,-27 ?J EDWIN J. SCOTT. To License Holders. CITY CI.EBK'S OFFICE, COMIMMA, December 20, 1808. PERSONS to ?hom the city authorities have granted License for selling spi? rituous LIQ UGHS and for other purposes, aro notified that all Licenses expire on the FIRST OF JANUARY NEXT. Applications for renewal, accompanied by the required bond and tin? money, must be deposited with tho < itv Clerk, on or be? fore that date. J. 8. McMAHON, Dec 27 5 City Clerk. To Rent. MY PLANTATION, situated on Broad River, about ten miles ubovo Colum? bia. It is good Corn and Cotton laud. For further particulars address me through the Post Ofliee. Dec 24 7* W. P. BOOKTEB. Charlotte and S. 0. Railroad Co. TUF.ASUHF.R'S OFFICF.. COLUMBIA, S. C.. December 22, 1808. Notice. HOLDERS of bonds of thin Company, maturing January 1, 1869, also, of Co?tions which matured prior to Jannarv 1,18118, are invited to fund thom in SEVEN PER CENT. COUPON BONDS. The Trea ? surer is prepared to issue tho new Bonds, and where fractions of $500 occur, Frac? tional Bonds, bearing 7 per cent, interest, will bo issued therefor This Company has redeemed its Coupons which matured on and subsequent to Jan? uary 1, 1808, and will continuo to do so as they mature, at tho Carolina National Dank in tiiis cit v, and at tho First National Bank, Charlotte. N. C. C. II. MANSON, De.- 22 0 Treasurer. White Oom. FOR SALE bv Dec 18 FISHER A LOWRANCE Cheap Overcoats, For salo at J. Sulzbacher's. Dec 13 Wines and Liquors. STOCK unusuallv full of tho choicest _ brands SCOTCH WHISKEY, French Urandy, Kentucky and Corn Whiskey, Champagne, Claret, Rhine Wines, Sherry. Madeira and Port Wines. For dalo at lowest prices, according to quality. Dec 10 CEO. SYMMERS. Smoked Meats, &c. EXTRA Sugar-cured HAMS, ExtraSngar-cnrcc Strips, Extra Fine Smoked Tongues. Smoked Salmon, Yarmouth Bloaters, Pickled Trout, Pickled Pig Pork. Pigs' Feet, No. 1 Day Mackerel. Fulton Market. Beef, uii? a fuit assortment of Fancy and Staple Groceries for Balo low, by Dec 15 GEORGE SYMMERS. FLOUR ! FLOUR ! ! 1f\f\ BARRELS CHOICE FAMILY ll JU FLOUR, 100 Barrels Low Priced Flour, suitable for Retailers, 25 Rbis. Hr ckor's SeJf-Raising Flour, Just received aud for salo low, by Deo ?fl "?!A.TiJL-M^EW*1' Wolfe's Schiedam Schnaps. K FRESH SUPPLY received to day, bv IL Dec 12 FISHER A LOWRANCE. ' Cotton Seed. PARTIES having COTTON EKED for sale, may find it to their interest to call on the subscribers, or address them with quotations per ton or per 100 lbs. Deo 18 FiooER. A J?UWRANCE. Cheap Overcoats, For salo at J. Sulzbacher'3. Dee 13 Iiooal Items. OAHU.-Our terms are strictly cash. If an advertisement is to be inserted, band over the money; if a paper is Babscribed for, tbe money mast ac? company tho order-otherwise no attention will he paid to them. This ia a rule which will be adhered to. Messrs. Charles Dendy and J. Fletcher Hodges-the ono charged with the murder of Martin, and thc other as an accessory in the murder of Randolph-wore bailed by Judgo Boozer, yesterday, in the sum of $5,000 each. Attorney-General Cham? berlain appeared for tho State and R. A. Fair, Esq., for tho prisoners. Tho Abbeville Press unnouuees the death, from a pulmonary affection, of Mrs. J. Foster Marshall, at her residence in that village, on Wednes? day last. Mrs. Marshall was a native of Columbia, and tho secoud daugh? ter of the lato Jesse DeBruhl, Esq. She was a devote.l Christian und a kind parent. Maj. Walton, the efficient Superin? tendent of tho Greenville and Co? lumbia Railroad Compauy, roti.-es from that positiouon 1st of January, nud is succeeded by Capt. W. Allston Gibbes. We extend our hearty good wishes to tho in-coming officer, and to the out-goiug, abundant success in his contemplated avocation. MASONIC'.-The following officers, elected to serve their respective Lodges for t he ensuing Masonic year, have beeu installed: RICHLAND LODGE No. 39, A. F. M. C. F. Harrison, W. M.; G. T. Rerg, S. W. ; Richard Tozer. J. W. ; J. G. Edwnrds, Treasurer; S. C. Peixotto, Secretary; W. K. Evans, Senior Deacon; E. R. Smith, Junior Dea? con; A. DeLora, Tyler. TRUE RuoTiiEitiioon LODGE NO. 84, A. F. M.-C. E. Kirk, W. M. ; C. D. Eberhardt, S. W. ; Levi Gunter, J. W. ; J. R. Williams, Treasurer; S. L. Lenphnrt, Secretary; A. DeLora, Tyler. ACACIA LODGE NO. 94, A. F. M. J. H. Diseker, W. M. ; Alex. Oliver, S. W.; F. M. Drennan, Jr., J. W.; John Oliver, Treasurer; J. L. Dixon, I Secretary; James King, Senior Deu con; John Wright, Junior Deacon; A. DeLora, Tyler. COLUMUIA LODGE No. 108, A. F. M. M. Goldsmith, W. M.; I. Sulzbucher, S. W.; J. C. R. Smith, J. W. ; J. A. Derrick, Treasurer; T. P. Purse, Secretary; J. Sulzbacher, Senior Deacon; - Levin, Junior Deacon; A. DeLorn, Tyler. REMOVAL OF POLITICAL DISAIGCI? TIES.-Among the persons whose po? litical disabilities were removed by the Act recently passed by Congress, we notice thc numes of A. L. McCas lan and William Hill, of Abbeville County; William J. Mixsou, of Rarn well; John F. Porte?os, of Reaufort; George Ruist, of Charleston; C. W. McFadden, of Chester; Charles R. Farmer, J. J. Klein, and John W. Rurbidge, of Colleton; R. H. Ed? munds, of Fairfield; William A. McDaniel, John H. Goodwin, Alex. McRee, H. M. Smith, and William E. Earle, of Greenville; W. H. Lang? ston, of Laurens; John C. Secrest, of Lancaster; Julius L. Shauklin, of Oconce; Thompson H. Cooke, Geo. Roliver, and William N. Mount, of Orangeburg; Spartan D. Goodlett, R. E. Holcombe, John W. Singleton, L. N. Robins, aud James E. Hagood, of Pickons; John Heart and William H. Talley, of Richland; P. Quinn Camp, and A. E. Smith, of Spartan burg; R. L. Heriot, and John J. Knox, of Sumter. FAUT AND CUKAV PKINTING.-Wo lmvo just added a fast card press-of tho Degonor & Weiler patont-to the machinery of the Phoenix office; and have also made additions to our stock of fancy typo, cards, paper, etc. Persons in want of any styles of hook and job printing, are invited to call and examine samples and prices. Cards printed at shortest notico, and at prices varying from $3 to $10 por thousand. MAII/ ARRANGEMENTS.-The post office open during the week from S% a. m. to 6 p. m. On Sundays from 4. to 5 p. m. The Charleston and Western maila are open for delivory at 5 p. m., and dose at S% p. m. , Charleston night mail open 8>? a. m., close ?>? p. m. Northern-Open for delivery at S'.> a. m., closes at 2.46 p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery 5 p. m., closes at 8% p. m. Messrs. Bryan A MoCarter hare presented us with a copy of the South? ern Al m a nuo for 1869. It is gotten np in exoollent style by Walker, Evans A Cogswell, Charleston, S. 0. NEW AD VRETISEMENTS. -Special at tention is oalled to the following ad? vertisements, published for the first time this morning: New Goods at Smythe's. W. M. Beckham^-Sale: Greenville and Columbia B. R. Jacob Levin-Auction Sale. C. J. Bollin-Columbia Agenoy. John H. Heise-New Year Gifts* There is no mistake about it- PLAN- , TATION BrrTERs will ward off Fever and Ague and all kindred diseases, if used in time. No family need suffer from this distressing complaint, if they will keep PLANTATION BITTERS in tho house, and nse it according to directions. The most important in? gredient of this medicine is the Cali? saya or Peruvian Bark, which ie known to be the finest and purest tonic in the vegetable kingdom. The ex i met of this Bark is the active principle of all the good Fever and Ague Medicines prescribed by intel? ligent doctors. Calisaya Bark is used extensively in the manufacture of PLANTATION BITTERS, as well as quinine, and we dare say they owe their popularity mostly to that faok We eau recommend them. MAGNOLIA WATER-Superior to tho best imported German Cologne, and sold at hair tho price. D25tlf3 Christmas and New Year's. Presents for Young and Old ! AVARIETY OK JUVENILE BOOKS Fine nnd cheap editions of tho Stand? ard POETICAL WORKS, British and Ame? rican: Photograph ALBUMS, (50 styles.) from 75 cents to $12.00. STEREOSCOPES, and Pictures to match; CHROMOS, bean tirul; Foreign ENGRAVINGS; Rosewood and Mahogany Writing Doaks: Portfolios: Work Boxes, all sizes; Gold Pencils; Gold Pens; Ink-stands; Pocket Knives;]Diaries for 1869, (very neat;) also, a new variety of Methodist, Lulhcran, Presbyterian and Baptist HYMN BOOKS: Episcopal and Catholic Prayer Books.; Fine Pocket and Family BIBLES. Ac, from England, all etvlos, just received, at BRYAN & Mc CARTE R'S Dec 22 10 BookJitoro. Fresh Arrival OF OVERCOATS, BUSINESS SUITS, PEA JACKETS, HATS, AC. BOUGHT LOW DOWN, AND WILL BE SOLD AT A SMALL ADVANCE ON COST. R. & W. C. SWAFFIELD. r)_ec_20_ THE NEW ALMANAC. HElNITSH'S QUEEN* 8 DELIGHT ALMANAC-Just published. Anew and valuable book-full of good advice, correct prognostications of the weather; garden Calendar for every one; the way to health pointed out, and other useful hints. No charge for them. At FISHER A HEINITSH'S Dec 19{_ _Drug Store. Billiard Tables for Sale. FOUR FINE BILLIARD TABLES, in complote or? der. Marble and Slate Bedding, with Balls, Cues atm Counters included. Sharp A Griffith's mako. Will bo sold low. Call at Doc 13_G. DIERCK'S. Come! Come!! Come!!! GET your Christmas Groceries: " RAISINS, Currants, Nuts, Citron, Spices, Jollies, Oranges, Lemons, Prunes. Finest Hams in North America, Smoked 8almon and Tongues, Pickled Trout and Pig's Feet. hiavoKS, AC. SCOTCH WHISKEY, (roal Peat Reek,) Jamaica Rum, Puro Fronch Brandy, Choico Whiskey, Madeira, Port, Sherry. Malaga, Touneriffo, Newark Cider, Ac, Ao. For salo by GEO. 8YHMER3. Dee 20 -_ ts W ? it ?. V? Z- At Sit xs tu A IK. AND call at the Columbia Ide? House, if you want good, fresh NORFOLK OYSTERS, at 60 cents per quart. I am receiving thom daily, direct from Norfolk, by Express. Dec 17 JOHN D. BATEMAN. 8moking and Chewing Tobacco. 8BOXES ROSE BUD, vory fino, 4 boxes Commonwealth, very fino, 4 boxes Dew Drop, very fino, 2 caaos puro Virginia Leaf Smoking Ta? bacco, half and whole boxes. JOHN G. SEEGERS, Deo 10 Main street, rear Post OfBca. Pectoral Cough Candy. THE beat Cough Remedy in tho world. It stands pre-eminent for publio speakers, particularly Lawyers and Di? vines, as it gives clearness and distinct? ness to the voice and fortifies the lungs for any future emergency. No one should be withont it wben tho changes in the woathor aro so frequent. Wo would ad viso yon to keep this article of Cough Candy by ?on, for it ls very convenient aid pleasant 3 take, until all signa and syn." toms of your Cough or Cold baa entlveiy disap? peared. For sale at E. POI LARD'S. Deo 13 timo?