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C?L?MBiA, S. C. Saturday Morning. January 23,1869. Kladaeu U Power. There nover yet was an instance in which kindness has been fairly oxerciaed bat that it has subdued the enmity opposed to it. Its first effort may not succeed any more than one shower o? rain will reclaim the burning desert; but let it repeatedly shed the dew of its holy influence upon the revengeful soul, ?nd that soul will soon become beautiful with every flower of tenderness. An indi? vidual can no more oppose the kindness which is continually and steadily manifest? ing itself towards him, than he can fan the flame of violent anger in his soul, when the purest and most charming music is flooding his senses with its rich harmony. He will as certainly submit to its winning power as the compass-needle yields to the influence of magnetism. It is not in human nature to withstand a long course of kindness. Pride and stubbornness may for a time stay the tide of better feelings, like the waters of the stream pent up by gathering masses of ice; but these better feelings will accumnlate and increase until they break dov,n pride and stubbornness, and cause the repentant to exclaim, like oneof old, "Thou knowast that I love thee!" There is no moral principle applicable to private or domestic life, os the Newark Journal truthfully says, which is not equally applicable to publio affairs, whether between one little society and another, or botween State and State. Had tho policy of the Republican party been governed by this 'principle in regard to the re-admission of the Southern States, who doubts for a mo? ment but what we should have avoided nil the heart-burnings and jealousies, and all the wrongs and outrages that a contrary polioy has engendered? But the law of re? venge and retaliation was permitted to have sway, and the result has been, tho Journal thinks, the creation of a feeling of hate and bitterness, that a half century will scarcely extinguish. Look, too, at the enormous expense that has been the consequence of so mistaken a polioy; an expense not growing out merely of the expenditure of dollars and cents, re? quired by the reconstruction acts, but in terrible evils inflicted upon the monetary affairs of the country, by postponing tho ad? vantages we could have seenred by au earl ie.i rehabilitation of the South. The day will come when tho scales will fall from the peo pie's eyes, and they will bo enabled tc discern the hideousness and folly of thu unfortunate policy of reconstruction, ant when they will look upon the party thal originated it with the loathing it deserves. -o Every person, bo he Democrat or Repub lioan, who is possessed of a particle of hu inanity, will rejoice that the President ha ordered the release of Lieutenant Bruine who has been so long in confinement ii New York, on charge of piracy. L?ente nant Braine was a Confederate naval oflicei brave and devoted to his cause. By th United States Government he was impri soned, nud while ha has endured the sever est suffering, tho authorities have persis! ently refused to permit him a trial, or grui: even a temporary release. There ii nothin in the practices of civilized governments t justify or present a precedent for such pe: secution as he has endured. The Baltimore American publishes tli so-called confessions of Samuel B. Arnoh now a Dry Tortugas convict for complicit in the assassination of Mr. Lincoln, au also of Atzerott, for a similar crime. A nold denies that up to the timo he withdre from it, the conspiracy was simply to ca] ture Lincoln and take him to Richmom Atzerott says that murder was not dete mined on uutil the day of tho late Tres dent's death, when ho backed ont. Bo! confessions give John H. Snrratt great pr . minence iu the plot. These confessio aro now given to the public for the fir time, and ure doubtless intended to discr dit, iu advance, Surrutt's own statement which aro to be given to the couutry in short time. LOTTERY SWINDLES.-"They that wiil rich, fall into temptation aud a snare." ! says Paul, and, as tho wife of Bath assut us, "Paul's a sound divine." Wo suppose is Ute desire of every mau to be suddei rioh that keeps life into these never ondi gift enterprises and dollar shops; but wi folly can be greater than the folly tin swindlers trade upon? Dear, good peo] of tho metropolis, says the New York I raid, cannot you reach to tho conclu?i that the man is evidently fooling you w sells you a ticket for one dollar and pc tively declares that every ticket holder sh get a prize worth two dollars, and that dozen holders of favorite numbers shall ( from one to 310,000 eaoh? Will yon int that there is certainly some mystery in Well, the whole mystery is this: the sel of the ticket is a knave and tho buyer is . fool. Aufcnstn and tho Sontli Carolin? Railroad* As an aot of justice, we copy from the Charleston News, the following statement in relation to the alleged ref neal of the South Carolina Railroad to stop its trains at Gra? niteville: "Two of the trains of the South Carolina Railroad stop daily at Graniteville, both going to and returning from Augusta, and it is these trains which oonneot Augusta, Colombia and Charleston. With one of them the Columbia and Augusta Railroad connected at Graniteville after its comple? tion to that point. So far, then, tho South Carolina Railroad cannot be censured, for it gives Graniteville two trains each way every day, and did give the Columbia and Augusta Railroad a regular connection at that point. But there is a third train-the Wilmington and Augusta through train-which does not stop at Graniteville. Tho reason is that this third train was especially arranged for the accommodation of through travel. It is a train put on to compete with the East Ten? nessee and Knoxville, and the Danville and Charlotte routes, of which last route the Co? lumbia and Augusta Railroad is now a part. It is plain enough, therefore, that if the Co? lumbia and Augusta Railroad were permitted to connect with the "through train" at Graniteville, the Charlotto route would at once be able to compete, perhaps success? fully, for the very business for which the .through train1 was established. "The Columbia and Augusta Railroad did not dream of being able to connect with this through train. Yet they abruptly changed their schedule, broke connection with the day train of the South Carolina Railroad, and now endeavor to convince the public that tho South Carolina Railroad stands in tho way of their proper accommodation, while the simple truth is that the whole blame rests with tho Columbia and Augusta Company alone. "As already noticed, the connection nt Grnuitoville was formerly made with tho South Carolina Railroad day train, and the chango was made without any notice being givou to tho management of the lust mimed rond, so that there waa not eveu the oppor? tunity afforded them of matting the change that was desired. And we cannot even see iu what way Augusta would be be nufitted if the now connection were allowed to be made. Tho old day train arrived in Augusta at about half-past ll o'clock iu the afternoon; the through train an ives there at 8 or 9 o'clock nt night By tho old ar? rangement the Columbia mails could be dis? tributed in Augusta by 5 P. M. ; under the new plan they would not be delivered until the following morning. "The whole question is, atid we say it without fear of contradiction, not ono of public convenience, but oi convenience to the Columbia and Augusta Railroad Com? pany. This company can connect with either or both of two daily trains which stop regularly at Graniteville. For a time it did connect with one of them, but it nott changes its schedule and demands aconnee tion with a 'through traiu'-a train whicL never did stop at Graniteville, and cannot do so without great loss of time, the dan ger of missiug connection at Augusta, anc a risk of causing far greater inconvenience tc tho public than can or does grow out of tnt delays to which the passengers on the Au gusta road are exposed. Tho whole faul lies at the doors of this Columbia and Au gusta Railroad Company, and the August Chronicle will allow us to say, in all courtesy that the public 'should not be made ti undergo inconvenience and vexation merel; to gratify the ill-feeling against' the Souti Carolina Railroad, a corporation which i managed with as much liberality as ability and with every possible regard to the cona fort and convenience of the whole traveliii public." CHECK OF THE COHAN REVOLUTION.-Th revolution in Cuba would seem, from lat telegraphic advices from Havaua, to ha? received a severe if not fiual check in th capture of Bayamo, tba headquarters of th revolutionary government, which Count Va maseda officially informs General Dulce 1 took possession of on the lGth instan This may not prevent a guerilla warfar for which tho Spanish race have a peculii proclivity, and for which the motin tainot regions of the island aro well adapted, fro being carried on by the disbanded insu gents, though at present it looks as if tl further prolongation of the contest in ni simpo would be hopeless. It must bo a milted, however, that tho iusurrectio which has now been raging throe month has exhibited considerable vitality, and its occasional successes over the trained st diers of Spain, must have given the Cuba engaged in it an idoa of their own streng j which they never hud before, and which w I be a dangerous consciousness in tho min of a disaffected population. Gen. Dulce, however, appears to be a pt dent and conciliatory man, and tho plan permitting Cuba to elect deputies to t Cortes, if discreetly carried out, so as send representative Cubans, may go far quell popular discontent. In this count tion it maybe mentioned, that a scheme vt lately published in one of the New Yo papers, on the authority of Senor Aseara i one of the Cuban deputies now in Madr as being tho plan of Gen. Serrano, chief tho provisional government of Spain, whi embraces a separate nationality for Cul with au insular assembly, division of 1 Cuban budget from that of Spain, and Captain-General appointed by tho ero from tho civil or military list, as may best. This was tho policy formed at a cent meeting of the loading Liberals Havana, and if it could prevail, would move some of the principal causes of t content in the island.-Baltimore Sun. -o Mr. H. Thornton Axson, who died Charleston on tho 20th, dreamed seve weeks ago that he was to depart this life I that day. ? , . .... , '. , Fall particulars of tho wreck of the steam? ship Gulf City, off the North Carolina qoast, show that twenty-one sailors and one pas? senger were lost. The sufferings among the three who were saved was intense. Eight persona took to a raft, but during forty-eight honra of banger and thirst, five fell into the sea, and were drowned, the re? maining three being finally picked np and saved. A NEW PAPER FOB BARNWELL.-Mr. J. S. Shuck intends to start a new paper ia Barnwell County, 8. C., to be styled the Barnwell Journal. He expeots to issue thc first number about the first proximo. Even tho New York Tribune admits the cogency of President Johnson's arguments in defence of his Constitutional right to issue his amnesty proclamation. Lost, ALADY'S F?R COLLAR. Tho finder will bo suitably rewarded and receive the thanks of tho owner, by leaving it at tho Phoenix office, or at tb? oft!T of *,,A "Stato Printer." Jan 23_ 2? _ Columbia Board of Trade. AN extra meoting of thiB Board will bo held TO MORROW (Monday) EVENING, at half past 7 o'clock, in Carolina Hall. Jan 211 R. O'NEALE. JR., Secretary*. Columbia and Augusta Railroad. 1 AA SHARES for Balo by 1UU Jan 24 THOS. E. GREGG A CO. State South Carolina-Richland County. IN THE CO UHT OF PIWIIA TE. Dy William Unison Wing, Judge of Probate in llichlawl County. WHEREAS, Mrs. MARY B. LEVERETT hath applied to mo for lettors of administration on the Estate of Rev. CHARLES E. LEVERETT, late of Richland, deceased, Thoso are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular tho kindred and creditors ol tho said deceased, to be ami appear before me, at a Court of Probate for the said County, to be holden at Columbia, on the 8th day of February, 1809, at 10 o'clock A. M.. to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under mv h ind and seal of the Court, this 23d day of Januar/, A. I). I860, and in the ninetv-third vear of American independence. W. H U PSON WIGO, ?fudge Prob it? Court, Richland Couiitv. Jan 21 Feb 5 South Carolina-Richland County. IN TUF COMMON UL EAS. A. Getty A Co. r??. Thomas S. Kickerson.-Attach? ment. "ITT n ERE AS, the plaintiffs did, on tho 1st day VT of October ISO'S, tile their declaration against the defendant, who, (as it is said.) is absent from and without the limits of this State, and has jeither wife nor attorney known within the same, upon whom a copy of tho said declaration might be ser voil; It is therefore ordered, on motion of Messrs. Bachman A Waties, plaintiffs' attorneys, that tho said defendant do appear ami plead to the said declaration, on or before the 2d day of OCTOBER, which will be in the year of our Lord, DHU thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine, otherwise dual and absolute judgineut will then bo given and awarded against him. D. R. MILLER, C. c. p. Clerk's Office, Columbia, S. C., Janus rv 20, 18(19, as of 1st October. 1808. _ .1 ni ^4 q4 rpiIE PEOPLE'S PAPER. ONLY METROPOLITAN DOLLAR WT FA I Y NE W Y~?~R K S ? N FOR 1 809. CHARLES A. DANA, Editor. A tirst-class journal, independent but not neu? tral in politics, publishes threo editions Dailv, Semi-weekly, and Weekly, at $G, $2, aud ?1 per vear. NOW IS THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE. THE WEEKLY SUN Is prepared with special reference to the wai.ts of Country Readers. News of the week, from all parts of the globe, is condensed for it by experienced and skilful edi? tors. A selection from the most interesting edito? rial articles of THF DAILY SUN will form one of its constant features, while tho moat instructive and entertaining miscellany will also occupy a larine portion of its columns. Its CATTLE, PRO? DUCE AMD GENERAL MARKET REPORTS will be found all that can be desired. As a general FAMILY NEWSPAPER, it will aim to bo particu? larly acceptable. It will also furnish accurate and fresh reports of all mattera of importanco to THE FARMER AND GARDENER. This department is under the supervision of Mr. ANDREW S. FULLER, tho well-known horti? culturist, who will not only write on tho subjects in question, but will also attend to tho meetings of tho FARMERS'and FRUIT-GROWERS' Clubs, and will daguerreotype their proceedings for thc benefit of our subscribers. Mr. FULLER, who is a hearty lover of his pro? fession, makes to his readers the following LIBERAL PROPOSITION: "To everv subscriber who sends ono dollar for the WEEKLY, or two dollars for tho SEMI? WEEKLY SUN. we will forward by mail, post-paid, any ono lot of tue following namod vinos or plants (many of which sell at retail at about tho prico charged for the paper,) as gifts, as soon as tho ground opens in the spring. In sclectiug tho gifts it will only bo necessary to moutiou tho Number, as given below. I. Two Concord Grapo vinos. 5?. Two Hartford Prolific Grape vines. 3. One Delawaro Grape^vino. 4. Ono Iona Grapo vino. ..?. Two Early Wilson Blackberry, o. Two Kittatiuny Blackberry. 7. Ono Davidson's Thornlesa Raspberry. 8. Ono Seneca Black Raspberry. O. One Mammoth Cluster Raspberry. IO. Ono Monthly Black Raspberry. II. Ono Summit Yellow Raspberry. Vi. One Phil delphia Raspberry. " 13. One Clarke Raspborry. 14. Two Cherry Currant. 15. Two White Grapo Currant. 10. Ono Early Roso Potato. And to every lady aubacriber wa will send a bulb of the hoautiful anti raro Japan Lily, and for clubs of six will Bond six varieties of Lilies or aix of choice Gladiolus. Every plant sent will bo correctly labeled and carefully packed, so that it shall roach its desti? nation in good condition." Twentv ?opie* of THE WEEKLY SUN will be mailed to ono address for $17; and Firry copies for $37.50, invariably in advance. THE SEMI-WEEKLY SUN ie of the eamc sizo and general character aa THE WEEKLY, but has space for a greater variety of miscellaneous read? ing, and furnishes tho news to its subscribers with greater freshness, because it comes twico a week instead of ouco only. Its snbscription is only TWO DOLLARS a year, tho ordinary price of a New York Weekly. Clubs of ten subscribers to ono address receive Tur. SEMI-WEEKLY 8UN on pay? ment of $18. Twenty copios will bo sent to ono address for $35; and lifty copies for $80, always in advance. THE DAILY SUN, a live newspaper, frosh, pi? quant, and free 'rom improper personalities, has all the new* ' om every quarter of the globe, at TWO CE'. I'S a copy, or $G per year. Poitr tasters ana others getting up clul/s of ten, of either edition, will receive an extra copy for their kindness. Specimen copies forwarded on applica tion. Address PUBLISHER OF THE SUN, Jan 24 IT Bil New York City. At a reoent fete given by the Pope, the saloons of the Vatican were crowded with ladies, whose presence is said to have been an incident without example, and to have greatly scandalised the old prelates. Two Washbnrnes have died recently Gamaliel in Vermont, and Ichabod ("glory departed"-ominous this) in Massachusetts. Ichabod, like the family generally, Was a wire-worker; the material he used was brass. Congressman Bowen, of South Carolina, having returned to Washington from a day or two's hunting excursion, is confined to his room with an attack of indigestion, sup? posed to be a mess of squirrels too much. A fifty dollar counterfeit greenback hus been detected, in which old Benjamin Franklin has too many buttons on his vest. Mr. W. A. Rosborougb.of Chester, S. C., died on the night of tho 7th instaut; aged fifty-seven. 50 20 WANTED. CORPS Seasoned PINE WOOD- Cash down on delivery. Apply to WM. A. WRIGHT, Jan 23 3 Ni ck er son lionne. Columbia. S. R. Flour, &c. BBLS. S. R. FLOUR. 5 Bbls. Superior buckwheat Flour, Barrels Sugar Drips, Barrels New Crop N. O. Molasses, Tiorcos New Crop West Indies do. In store and for Bale by C. II. BALDWIN. Jan 23_ $25 REWARD! flUIE above reward will be paid to any ono who J. will return to tho Chief Constable's Oftice, a Smith A Wesson's Cartridge PISTOL, left unin? tentionally in roar of Janie y's Hall, on the morn? ing of tho 22d instant. Jan 23 3 Increase of Capital Stock. THE Directors of tho CAROLINA NATIONAL BANK, having resolved to increase its CAPI? TAL STOCK to $150,Deo. prisons wishing to become share-holders will apply at the Ranking House, to tho Presidont or Cashier, win? will give required information. Jan 22 3 W. B. ll CLICH, Cashier. Fresh Supplies. DUTCH HERRINGS, flt ES i I ('(JUN L'ltY AND MOUNTAIN RUTTER, Pink-Kyo and Peach-Blow Planting Potatoes, Film Goshen CH BESE, At G. PIERCES. Jun 2:t At tho Sign of the Watch. United States Internal Revenue. ASS'T ASSESSOR'S OPFICB, 3I> DISTRICT, S. C., COLUMBIA, Januarry 22, ls<>;>. 4 DMINISTRATORS, Executors'or Trustees, /v (residing in tho Counties of Richland and I lexington,) having had in charge or trust legacies or distributive Shares, arising from Personal Pro? perty-any portion of which remained undistri? buted in May, 18(15 -and all persons now in charge of Ent?tes, where the whole value of such Estate exceeds the sum of $1,000. are notified to report at my Otlicc, on or before FEBRUARY 10, 1801), pre? pared to make a correct return of the property held in charge by them. C. H. RALPWIN, Jan 23 2 Assistant Assessor 1st District. Burns Club. THE 110th Anniversary vt.'.PC'A/^x Birth-day Celebration will be celebrated at McKenzie's Saloon, on MONPAY EVEN? ING, January 25, at 8 o'clock. Member, r-aii procure tick? ets from c din McKcnzio, President, George Symmere, Secretary, ano at tho store of Messrs. J. A A. Oliver. G. A. SHIELDS, Chairman of Committee of Arrangements. Jan 22_3 Extra Large Mountain Apples. ("1 IBSON and fresh mountain RUTTER, just "IT received and for sale low, wholesale and re? tail. F PS HER, LOWRANCE j* FISHER. Garden Seeds. mHORBUUN'S SEEDS-full assortment. These J. Heeds have been for nearly a century before tho public, and reti?ir? commendation from no one Tor sale by GEO. SYMMERS. Lager Bier, &c. ff/\ DOZ. BREMEN LAGER BIER-direct im OVJ portation, 50 Doz. London Tortor, 50 Doz. Scotch Ale, 1 Bbl. "WHEAT" WHISKEY-very fine-for sale by GEO. SYMMERS. Hams, &c. pr TIERCES -'ORANGE" Brand Sugar-cured O HAMS, 5 Tierces Terre Haute Pure Leaf Lard, 2 Firkins dioico Goshen Rutter. For sale by_GEO. SYMMERS. Landreth's Garden Seeds EVERY variety of Frosh and Reliable SEEDS. Tho reputation of these Seeds aro too well known to need anv praise. Just received at Jan 10 +2ino* '_ E. PO_LLARD^S. Chromos. EQUAL to Oil Paintings, in beauty. A NEW VARIETY from Europe at low prices. ALSO, A fino lot of PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, all prices. For sale at BRYAN A McCARTER'S Jan 17 Bookstore. WHAT YOU DRINK. OUT of thirty-eight specimens of Bourbon Whiskey recently submitted to a chemical analysis, at tho various saloons in Now York, only two Vero puro. Tho undersigned ventures to assert that his LIQUORS aud WINES aro as puro as any sold in tho United States. As for his ALE and LAGER BEER.it is without adulteration; and ho wishes to submit it to any chemical analy? sis. It imparts permanent strength to weak sys? tems and invigorates delicate constitutions. Drink his Beer; you will enjoy the greatest of blessings - health, and prolong your life. Jan 10_ JOHN C. SEEGERS. Get The Best. WEBSTER'S Pictorial, Unabridged, Quarto DICTIONARY, a largo supply just received from tho publishers. For salo hy Jan 17 BRYAN A M. CARTER. For Invalids. PURE Extract of CALVES FEET, for making a nutritious jelly, aud for improving Soups and Gravies. Puro Extract of Vanilla, Lemon and Pino Apple, for flavoring. Pearl Barley, Tapioca, Sago, Arrow-root, Choco? late, Broma, Cocoa. Coxo's Sparkling Gelatine, for making Jelly, Blanc Mango, Creams. For salo by Jan 10 FISH ER A HEINITBH, Druggists. Bloomsdale Garden 8eeds-"Gr?wn by David Landreth. TUE unexampled demand, and increasing repu? tation, of Landrcth's SEEDS, atteats t.eir superiority over all otber kinds. Years javo rolled up a long lino of testimonials in f*vor of his Seeds, as being always roliable and of war? ranted quality. Tho subscribers havo a full line of Seeds, for salo wholesale and retail. Jan 13 FISHER & HEINIT8H, Druggists. IiOoal Items0 -o A fur collar was, unfortunately, lost by a lady a day or two since; and, as a oold snap is daily expected, she is anxious to recover the missing article. -o BREMEN LAGER.-Mr. Symmers has just opened a lot of Bremen lager in pint bot? tles, which is pronounced extra fine by those who aro judges of the urticle. He present? ed us a specimen, aud we called in assist? ance; verdict "Cboost as good as best." -o Wo have received from Prof. C. H. Jud? son, President of the Greenville Baptist j Female College, a copy of their catalogue, i containing a list of the names of the new I faculty, which has just been organized, and I which is believed to embrace a very able j corps of instructors. Young ladies will here j enjoy advantages of high intellectual cul? ture equal, ns wo are informed, to those en I joyed by young men in our best universi? ties. A Woiu> or CAUTION.-"We constantly see advertisements from irresponsible parties at tho North, published in our country ex? changes. Tho usual directions are, "pub? lish, forward a copy of paper, with bill, and the money will be returned immedi? ately." In ninety-nine cases out of every hundred, the latter portion of this proviso is not complied with. Gentlemen publish? ers, make it a rule to secure payments from ?hco? p?rt??? lu au vanee. Xl is the only safe proceedure. Bemember "Crispa Coma" and others of a similar character. The season is about to commence, when these adver? tisements will flood tho country. Treat them as 3-011 would a bad hand in euchre "pass." -o RELIGIOUS SERVICES THIS DAY.-Trinity Church-Rev. P. J. Shand, Rector, 10% a. m., and 4 p. m. St. Peter's Church-Rev. J. J. O'Connell, Pastor, 10 a. m. and 3 p. m. Marion Street Church-Rev. \V. W. Mood, 10'.j a. m., and 3}.? p. m. Washington Street Chapel-Rev. S. Leard, 10}.; a. m., and Sunday School Cele? bration 3)o p. m. Lutheran Lecture Room-Rev. A. R. Rude, 10,i.< a. m. Presbyterian Church-Rev. W. E. Boggs, 10'.j a. m. and 7 p. m. Baptist Church-Rev. J. L. Reynolds, 10}? a. m. -0 FAST AND CHEAP PRINTING.-We have added a fast card press-of the Degev-r & Weiler patent-to the machinery Ci the Phoenix office; and have also made additions to our stock of fancy type, cards, paper, etc. Persons in want of any stylss of book and job printing, aro invited to call and examine samples and prices. Cards printed at short notice, and at prices varying from $3.50 to $10 per thousand. -o MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The post o nice is open during the week from 8}? a. m. to 6 p. m. Cn Sundays, from 4 to 5 p. m. The" Charleston and Western mails are open for delivery at f> p. m., and close at 8*.< p. m. Charleston night mail open 8j-.< a. m., close 4,'<2 p. m. Northern open for delivery 3 ]). m., close 12 m. Greenville open for de? livery ;"> p. m., close 8)2 P- m -o CASH.-Our terms aro strictly cash-no exceptions. If an advertisement is to be inserted, band over the money; if a paper is subscribed for, tho money must accompany tho order-otherwise no attention will be paid to them. This rule will be adhered to. -o NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special attention is called to the following advertisement?, published for the first time this morning: Lost-Apply at this Office. Tho People's Paper-New York Sun. D. B. Miller-In the Common Pleas. Thos. E. Gregg Sc Co.-Railroad Shares. W. H. Wigg-In tho Court of Probate. R. O'Neale-Meeting Board of Trade. -0 NEW YORK, August 7, 1868. MR. EDITOR: Several of your correspond? ents, very nhl and respectable no doubt, seem to be wonderfully exercised as to the origin of our PLANTATION BITTERS. SO long as these Bitters aro all that wo represent them to be, we do not know that it makes any difference from whom they come, or from whence they originated; but for the infor? mation of the public generally, and old Capt. Wentz in particular, wo will say that ho told the truth, and that these Bitters originated in tho West India Islands-that many of tho ingredients have been favora? bly used for over a century, but that our combination of Calisaya is entirely new, and our own. Tho rum and other materials are the samo, and as yonr correspondent says, a better Bitters and Tonic is not made. We recommend them particularly for dyspep? tics, fever and ague, debility, loss of appe? tite, and in all cases where a tonic and stimulant is required. P. H. DRAKE, & Co., 21 Park Row, N. Y. MAGNOLIA WATER-Superior to the beat imported German Cologne, ??nd sold at hulf the. price. J22JH3 Seed Potatoes. 1-7 rr DBLS. PINK-EYES, PRINCE ALBERT'S, J O Jackson Whites, and Early Goodrich, in tine order and for salo by E. A G. D. HOPI;. New Orleans Syrup. 5DDLS. Choice New Orleans SYRUP, for sale hy E. A G. D. HOPE.