Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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mma*mmmmum?amsasmm*S*mmsiSism*Bmssm$mmmmm Foreign New?. LONDON, July 27.-A collision occurred to-day between two Hull steamers, wbiob resulted ia the sinking of one, and the drowning of thirty-two passen? gers and the crew. MAPIII o, Jnly 27.-The Carlists were repulsed in attempting to capture Pam poluna. Several were killed on both sides. HAVANA, July 27.-Offioial reports state that the regular effective troops number 32,000, and the volunteers num? ber 4,000, The rebels have 6,000 well armed men and many guerilla bands. The volunteers surprised and killed eighteen rebels near Remedios. A. skirmish between Villa Clara and Sagua resulted in tho loss of twenty re? bels, including Major Mosqnez. Washington New?. WASHINGTON, July 27.-Alexander H. Stevens, writing to a friend hero, says: I am gratified at the result of thc elec? tion in Virginia, and enrnestly hope that Judge Dent may bo elected in Mis? sissippi. Dr. Culvert leaves fur Marion, Ga., to-morrow, for the purpose of placing the laboratory property in possession of the Georgia Agricultural Society. Internal revenue receipts to-day $300, 00O. Domestic NeWS. BUFFALO, N. Y., July 27.-Edward Halpin, an elderly man, fell into Niagara Falls, to-day, a distance of 180 feet, and was instantly killed. ALBANY, N. Y., July 27.-The Sheriff and his posse were driven from East Greenock to-day by tho anti-renters. The Sheriff was mortally wounded, and five of the posse were seriously wounded. RICHMOND, July 27.-General Can by has ordered that ns much of tho Janua? ry interest on the State debt as the trea? sury is abie to pay must be paid at once. There is over $400,000 in the State Trea? sury. A little over one-half of the amount is due on the January interest. AUGUSTA, Joly 27.-The Constitutional? ist states that a disguised party visited the ' jail at Appling, Columbia County, and took therefrom a negro man and wo? man, who were found dead on the road, Sunday morning. The negroes had a difficulty with a white family. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. NEW YORK, July 27-Noon.-Stocks steady and firm. Sterling 9%. Flour a shade firmer and quiet. Wheat dull, and slightly favors buyers. Mess pork 22.00. Lard quiet. Cotton quiet, at 34. Freights dull. 7 P. M.-Cotton market quiet, with? out any decided change-sales 150 bales. Flour closed dull, and scarcely so firm superfine to fancy State 5.90; choice white 5.90@7.25; Southern quiet and firmer. Wheat closed heavy and *.<c. lower-No. 1 1.60@1.62. Corn closed dull-mixed Western 1.11@1.15. Beef steady. Pork firmer. Lard firmer kettle 19%@20. Whiskey firmer, at Freights lower. BALTTMOBE, July 27.-Cotton 34. Corn active and advanced-white 1.12@1.14; yellow 1.10@1.15. Flour firm and very scarce. Wheat firm. Oats dull-new 65@G8. Pork quiet at 34.00. Bacon ac? tive and advancing-shoulders 15?4@? Lard 19^@20. Whiskey unsettled, ac 1.00. NEW ORLEANS, July 27.-Cotton quiet -middlings 32j.i; sales 100 bales; re? ceipts 151. Gold 36i?. Flour de? clined-superfine 5.50@5.75; double 6.25; treble 6.65. Corn-white 1.25. Pork held at 35.50. Bacon firm and held et 15^@19. Lard unchanged. Sugar and Molasses nominal. Whiskey 1.17. Coffeo unchanged. MOBILE, July 27.-Cotton dull, with sales of 37 balee-low middlings 30; re? ceipts 42. AUGUSTA, Jnly 27.-Cotton market dull; sales 13 bales; receipts 15; mid? dlings 82??. LONDON, Jnly 27-Noon.-Consols 93>?. Bonds dull, at 82^. LIVERPOOL, July 27-Noon.-Cotton steady-uplands 12%; Orleans 12Jg. LIVERPOOL, July 27-Evening.-Cot? ton unchanged. Bombay shipments to the 23d 5,500 bales. NOT CALLED FOR.-The London pa? pers tell the following story : "The manager of the Royal Alfred Theatre, in London, recently hit up a brilliant expedient for tho accommoda? tion of female visitors. Ho announced that infants brought in arms would be provided for while their paronts enjoyed tho entertainment. A numbor of visit? ors attended promptly, and the babies wero checked and laid aside. At tho close of tho performance, his baby ticket clerk stood prepared to return his oharges, but to his astonishment there wero very few demands made upon him. Couple after couplo passed on, and when the last female form vanished in tho distance, a stock of infants remained on hand sufficient for a good-size found? ling hospital. Tho poor manager is in despair, and has not determined whether to have an auotion sale of unclaimed babies, to establish a baby show in con? nection with tho legitimate drama, or to employ his novel force in a grand spec? tacular pantomime, to bo entitled 'Tho Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe.'" Rats, mice and frizzes, to be worn un der the hair, to fill it out, are almost su perseded by light combs and wiro rib bon. Okra and Tomato Soup, FOB LUNCH, every day, at the Pollock Holme. _Joly 10 Holland Gin. 1PIPE PURE 8GHIEDAM OIN, direct from the Custom Hon.Be> June 27_JOHN O. SEEQERB. To Rent. ?A desirable RESIDENCE, containing seven rooms. Well of good water on the premises. Apply to July 13_GREGG, PALMER A CO. Death to Flies! CHEMICAL PAPER for killing Flies-cer? tain death and dentruction. For salo by FISHER A HEINITSH, June 4 t Drncpists. Pipes '. Pipes ! ! Syf \ DOZ. Assorted Brior Root, with Metal Scrowa, 20 Doz. do., with Maorschaum Lining, 1 Gross Cane Pipes. JOHN C. KEEPERS. D. GAMBRILL, BROKER A ND Dealer in GOLD, SILVER, BANK A. BILLS, BONDS, STOCKS, .Vc, Ac, Maiu street, near tho Post Office, Columbia, 8. C. July 8 Imo? Lectures and Readings. MR. P. W. FULLER will answer calls to Lecture on tho Spiritual Philosophy (or New Dispensation) in any part of tho State whore tho friends of progress and reform may make suitable arrangements. Address at Co? lumbia, S. O. June 30 w Exterminate Mosquitoes. FUMIGATING PASTILLES, for tho de? struction of Mosquitoes, Flies, and other insects which annoy and disturb quiet sleep. A great blessing to"sleepers. For ?al? bv FISHER A HEINITSH, Druggists. July 14 _ Wanted. OLD BANK BILLS, Old Bank Stock, City Coupons, Mutilated Currencv, Bv D. GAMBRILL, Maiu street.* July 20_ilmo Something Extra Fine! *S* THE TriamPu Soda Water Ap ?S?B??^? Par,ltns is in full operation fur tho MB? season, with choice Syrups made -s?Hi BVof pure juice of fruit, at **W0*?*w HEISE'S Confectionery and Bazaar and Ice Cream Sa? loon;_MayJK>_ PUMP S . EVERYBODY who has use for a PUMr ! should buy MORRELLS FIRE ENGINE, DEEP WELL, and FORCE PUMP Sond for a circular. TOOLE A HUNT Jan 13 Gmo Baltimore, Maryland. Turnips ! Turnips '.-New Varieties. WINTER FLAT DUTCH, Red Top, Purple Top Yellow Ruta Baga, Large Norfolk, Amber Globe, Yellow Aberdeen, Ponieranean, Hanover. Seven Top. Just received at FISHER A HEINITSH. July 23_Druggists. I. SULZBACHER, At sign of the ^j^^^^^^^fammoth Walch. Gregg's Building, Main Street, COLUMBIA, S. C., HAS on hand, and is ^P^t^t^-u oESfeconstantlv receiving ad WPM dillons to his stock of, GOLD and SIL JLT31 VER WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWEL ^.^.RY, Silver and Plated Ware, Specta? cles, and Fine Cutlery. He would call particular attention to his stock of PLATED WARE, useful as well as or? namental, which is all warranted triple plated, and sold astonishingly low for cash. CALL AND EXAMINE. July 15_ Mary Ann Buie Institute, AT EDGEFIELD. ?f?k\ MISS BUIE, Confederate Sol e^-CCHftgdier's Friend, will resume the oxer ^fgWjlw?eiscrt of her School, on thc lat day yyiif September, I860, with a corps of mmkW Teachers who have had tho ma? nagement of schools for moro than ten years. Miss Buio purposes to make ber Schcol use? ful to the country bv placing^ education in reach of all. Confederate orphans taught free of charge. She asks the aid of the public, and particularly of tho citizens of South Caro? lina, in accomplishing this purpose, as BIIO is unable to board them froe, having to pay tho highest rates for rent and professors in music and other branches. Everything is taught that is learned in any school, solid and orna? mental, without partiality, lower than else? where. Toachers paid half in advance. Terms for board and tuition, half in advance Board and tho highest rates of tuition, including music from Professors, $25 per month. Owing to the scarcity of money, Miss BU?G has re? duced the rates of tho Primary Branches. Music, Piano and Guitar, $25 for each for five months. Board (15, without washing and lights. Orphans will bo boarded for $12 per month; tuition froe. M. A. BUIE, Principal, Jnly20_Edgeficld, S. C. FRUITS IN AND OUT OF SEASON. ?LEMONS AND ORANGES, Dates, Prunelles, Figs. Prunes. A fresh lot of fino French Confection? ery-something rich, raro and palatable. Fresh Nuts, Almonds and RaisiuB. Dessicated Cocoanut, Sicily Lemon Sugar. Toys, Toys, Toys, Toys, Toys,.Toys, AN ENDLESS VARIETY. CAKES and PIES-fresh and made to order. Puro CANDIES manufactured dailv. Croquet Sets-a lino, healthy, eut-door exer? cise. . Keep Cool! The subscriber, intending to give his friends and customers a chance to keep cool, has de? termined to rednco tho price of CREAM for tho balanco of tho season. Cream por quart, 75 cents. Cream per plate, 20 cents. Croam per half plate, 10 cents. Lemonade and Fruit Beverages, 10 cents por glass. Call and be convinced of tho correctness of tho above. J. MCKENZIE, Juno 4 Main Street. JSou/tXl Carolina Brano? OF THE PIEDMONT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, COLUMBIA, SI- O. AUTHORIZED CAPITAL ------ CAPITAL PAID IN AND SECL'KELV INVESTED ACCUMULATED ASSETS TO THIS DATE OVER NUMBER OF POLICIES ISSUED ... S 1,000,000 100,000 700,000 4,300 OFFICERS: W. 0. CARRINGTON, Fresideut. J. J. HOPKINS, Secretary. It. H. MAURY. Vice-President. C. ll. PERR0W, M. D., Medical Adv. OFFICERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA BI?ANCH : J. T. THOMAS, President Bnard Directors. S. L. LEPHART, Secretary. Dn..ISAAC BRANCH, Superintendent of Agenta. DIRECTORS: John McKenzie, Mayor of Columbia. John S. Preston, lt. C. Shiver, Ex-Governor M. L. benimm, F. W. McMaeter. W. 1$. Galick, M.C.Butler, John T. Sloan, Sr., Thompson Earle, T. C. Perrin, R. VY*. Gibbes, J. D. Kennedy, Dr. Isaac Branch. THIS BRANCH OFFICE offers all inducement* for Lire Insurance ol a perfect Home Oftico, with these advantages: The Capu.il ia furnished, the expense of commencing operations has beeb incurred, the success, boyoml peradventure, is established, and the 'chote Capital and Assets of the Home Company stand committed to sustain it. The entire management of the Piedmont is in the hands of Southern men, and its aim ?6 to sustain Southern interests. It further pledges itself to invest all funds accruing within tho State, under the direction of tho gentlemen named above, constituting the South Carolina Board of Directors:, in whose integrity YOU must have entire confidence. The Piedmont claims io be cana', in the pr i tiley CH and benefits granted Us patrons, to any other Company, surpassed by none, and superior to many, and only requests parties wishing to insure not to do HO until they have examined tho merits of this established Southern Company. The first Dividend of tho Piedmont Life Insurance Company paid on Life Policies was FORTY PEU CENT., which proves the econoniv nf its management and its careful selection of I risks. LE A PH A RT, JEFFERSON & RANSOM, July 25 Imo General Agouts for South Carolina. THE BROOKS' PORTABLE REVOLVING COTTON SCREW PRESS. The best and cheapest Cotton Press now offered to the Farmer ITS excellency consists in its simplicity, strength, portability, compactness, and convenience. It can be hauled ou a two-horse wagon. Three hands can put it up aud take it down in an hour. Two hands can pack 500 pouuda with ease, without a horse. It took tho First Premium over eleven Presses at the Mechanics' and Agricultural Fair of Louisiana, April 15, 1809. It is a Southern invent icm, and wo have a number of certificates from the highest authority. Price of Irons, complete, $140. Price of Irons and Box, complete, $170. To secure a Press, orders must bo made early, to F. A. CONNER. General Agent, Cokesbury, S. C. FISHER, LOWRANCE A FISHER, Columbia. S. C. GOLDSMITH & KIND, Manufacturers,Columbia. S. C. ROBERT MOORMAN A CO., Newberry. S. C. JAMES PAGAN, Chester, S. C. Jnlv 16 2mo E. J. WISS, Charleston, S. C. Nickerson House Hotel, COLUMBIA, S. C. THE undersigned having RENEWED his lease upon tho above F?TDLAR HOUSE, will endeavor to make it ono of tho most agreeable Hotels in the South. A call is solicited. MW Free Omnibus to and from the note!. WM. A. WEIGHT, July 9 Smo Proprietor. COLUMBIA HOTEL, CO L UMli IA, SOU TU CA Ii O L INA. THE rro])rietors tako pleasure in announc? ing this elegantly-furnished Establishment now open for tho accommodation of guests. The table will always bo supplied with every delicacy o? the season-both from tho New York and Charleston markets, and no efforts will bo spared to give perfect satisfaction, in every roepe*t, to our patrons. FREE LUNCH in the refectory everv day from ll until 12A. WM. GORMAN, 1 Pom-mr-rons H. H. HADENHOr, \ 1 noI,R?TO?s May 30 Hams ! Hams ! ! 6){\f\ CHOICE SUGAR-CURED HAMS. <U\J\J Just received and for salo low by June 2?;_ J. A T. R. AGNEW. Scythes and Grain Cradles. ?)f \ DOZ. Griflln's Best GRAIN CRADLES, ?iVJ C> doz. live and six Finger Grain Cradles At low prices for cash. J. A T. R. AGNEW. UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. jf^_ THE Session of this institution AftSm\ commences annually on tho 1st day . si I TiPp^tif October and continues, without *"i"raBg"?intcrruption, tii) the Thursdayprc jW&ir ceding thc 1th of .inly ensuing. *mtkw^ Tho organization of tho institu? tion is very complete, embracing extensive and thorough courses of instruction in Literature and Science, and in tho professions of Law, Medicino and Engineering. Tlio expenses of tho Academic or Law Stu? dent, exclusive of tho coat of text-books, and clothing and pocket money, amount to about per Bession of nino months; and of tho Engineering or Medical Student $395; of which sums, respectively, $220 or $250 ia payable on admission, and tho balance in thc progress of the session. Tor details send for catalogue. P. O. "University of Virginia." S. MAUPIN, Jilly 21 5* Chairman of the Faculty. Executive Department. STATE TREASURY OFFICF. COLUMBIA, H. C., June IG, 18G9. UNDER an Act for tho Conversion of tho Stato Securities, tho Treasurer of the Stato is prepared to issuo Bonds bearing G per cont, interest, payahlo semi-annually, for Re? gistered Stock. Bonds are prepared for $100, $500 and $i,000. Fractions may be returned in Certificates ot Stock. Persona desirona of converting thoir Stock into Bouda will pleaso present their Certificates at thia office with name endoraed upon tho back, witnessed, j Persons having Coupon Bonds desirous to procure Registered Stock in lieu thereof will Jilease pr?sent tho same to thia office, with in I atructiona. Whero parties cannot attend in person to \ transact tneir business at thia office, it ia pre forrable that tho aamo should be transacted through some authorized agent. I NILES O. PAUKER, Juno 17 li Treasurer State S. C. July 2_ _ 1 mo Tobacco ! Tobacco !! rji\ BOXES COMMON TOBACCO, at lov i y 9 ligures. 30 boxes Fair Chewing Tobacco. 4 bo- ca Extra Rock City Chowing Tobacco. 4 boxes Commonwealth Chowing Tobacco. 10 boxes Rose Bud Chewing Tobacco. July 20 JOHN C. SEEOERS. Neat Spring Wagon. BY JACOB LEVIN. On MONDAY, August a, I will sell, before the Court House, at 10 o'clock. A neat, light SPRING WAGON, lovied on by tho city authorities and ordered to bo sold to pay taxes. Terms cash. July 23 t WANTED. 1 C0RDS Op OAK AND PINE WOOD 1?U cut and corded within two to four milen of Columbia. Also, 10.000 lbs. SHEAF OATS, for which tho cash will be paid as de? livered. Wo do our own hauling. Apply to WM. A. WRIGHT, NickorBon House. Julv 94 6 TURNIP SEED, All TC 1 Tinda, AT E. E. JACKSON'S. July 24 Imo FRUIT?PEESERVING SOLUTION. A SUPPLY JUST IN AT E. E. JACKSON'S DRUG STORE. Julv 24 Imo Choice Tobacco-SmoJting and Chew? ing. CHEWING-Rough and Readv, Gold Bar, Pancake. SMOKING-Best "Durham," "Commonwealth," With common grades, In full supply, for sale by GEO. 8YMMERS. July 27_' Now is 'Tour Time! C. F. JACKSON IS SELLING 50 cents Dress Goods at 25 cents! Longcloth, splendid, at 6 yards for $1! New Prints and Homespuns Just Re ceived \ July 21_ Southern Life Insurance Company. P?RELV A SOUTHERN INSTITUTION. ASSETS - - - - - - - - $500,000. INSURES Lives, and promptly adjusts and pays losses. Its principal business is with Southern St at en, ann to them it appeals for patronage. It baa ampio moans to fully pro? tect policy holders and pay all losses. BOARO OF DIRECTORS.-John B. Gordon, A. Austoll, E. W. Holland, J. F. Alexander, J. H. Callaway, J. M. Johnson. Atlanta, Ga.; B. 0. Yancov, Benj. H. Hill, Robert Thomas, Athens, Ga.; Wade Hampton, Columbia, S.O.; 0. H. Phiuizy, Edward Thomas. Augusta, Ga.jD. E. Butler, Madison, Ga.; Robert Toomba, Wash? ington, Ga.; B. J. Smith, Cuthbert, Ga.; A. H. Colijuitt, Newton, Ga.; Wm. Johnaton, Char? lotte, K. C.;B. L. Willingham. Allendale, 8. C.; W. A. Caldwell, Greensboro. N. C. OFFICERS.-John B. Goroon, President; B. H. Hill. A. H. Colquitt, Vice-Preaidenta; A. Austell, E. Holland, Finance Committee; W. C. Morris, Secretary. J. H. MILLER, General Agent, 207$ Broad street, Augusta, Ga. HARDT SOLOMON, Resident Agent at Columbia. July 24 amos_ SEMI-ANNUAL Reduction in Prices, TO MAKE WAY FOR FALL GOODS. Twenty per cent. Discount ON READY-MADE CLOTHING,, DRAB, FELT AND STRAW HATS. ALT J OUR GOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES, And Every One Can See For Themselves. R. & W. C. SWAFFIELD. July 25 Clothing and Hat House.