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Tj-iay m*rtxin*i Piwttibor 81,1889. Crib?.. K*U?MU>H vt Celawfcla-Tht Tree As oar readers baye observed, the bill, celled a bill to extend the limits of this oity, baa passed the Ho?se, with this modification, that an election is tobe held in April, instead of February, as originally provided, and another election is to be held at tho period of the general Stale elections. We are not unprepared for this result. It is about what was to be expected. We regard this act of the House of Representatives as a wanton, outrageous and shameful abuse of legis? lative authority. It is a kind of legisla? tive outlawry. The fact of the matter is, the present Legislature is composed chiefly of legislative outlaws. Their le? gislation is frequently outside of law, justice nnd decency-to say nothing of common honesty. We tell them this they may go On in their reckless car cor; bat for ?ll this, they will yet be brought before tho bar of publio judgment, and when the time for this shall come round, they will beheld to a strict account by those whose rights thoy trample under fool, and whose sensibilities they seek to outrage. This notion of the House, in seeking to upset an election held under its own laws, and ia seeking to oust men from the offices to which they have been regularly elected, is ip keeping with that career of radicalism in the South, and in Sooth Carolina, which makes it smell in the nostrils of the decent people of the State. Let its arrogant and presump? tuous exponents bear this is mind, that its days are numbered. The unalterable resolve-the stern determination of the mea and the women of the opposition make its doom certain. Between what is involved in radicalism in South Caro? lina, and what is involved in the oppo? sition, there is an "irrepressible con? flict." And in this conflict, radicalism mast go down. All that is natural and logical and right, that it contains-this will survive. AU that is illogical and unnatural.and indecent, that it contains this will die; and when this dies, not much will remain. It may flourish now, "like a green bsy tree.'* But not long will this be. Its leaves will wither; its sap will dry up. Its fruits will turn to ashes on the tips of those who feed upon them. Another tree will put forth its leaves in Sooth Carolina, and it will bo something like ths upturned and pros? tate palmetto, and under its branches all classes of the people will repose, se? cure in rights and secure in property. These are tho thoughts that occur to us when we refleot upon the iniquitous vote of the majority of the House. The ef? forts of those radicals and Democrats who voted and protested against this wrong to the people of Columbia, we acknowledge end appreciate. Wo have no favors to ask of this Legislature. But, speaking for our citizens, we demand justice and fair play. As we expect some day to have it in our power to dispense justice, so now we demand that it bo con? ceded to us. History shows how a Sylla prodaces a Marius, und her long trea? sured wrath and sense of wrong finally seeks retributive vengeance. Let, there? fore, tbe moder.dion of to-day scenic the moderation of to-morrow. It remains to be seen what thc Senate will do. We e.innot but presume that it will arrest the iniquity of the House. We care, comparatively, little about tho extension of the limits of Columbia. That is a small matter. It is unneces? sary; bat this does not amount to much. But that, under tho pretence of doing this, it should be attempted to lamper with a valid electiou, and to oust men having vested rights in their offices-for the purpose of trying to place this city j in the bands of radicalism-to the se-, rious dotrimout of tho business und tbe future of Columbia-this is what wc are concerned about. Truly we have ' conto to n pretty pass, when such us Thompson and Neaglo and Parvis, kc, j undertake to regulato matters to suit ? them in Columbia. Wo presume they ! have takou their cue from the dead Ste- | vena and the living Nash, and have for-1 mally "camped outside of the Condilli- j tion"-outside, too, of law, order and decency. THE WOKD NBC?no.- Forney's Chro? nicle says: "Considerable sensitiveness is manifested at evory colored conven? tion about the uso of tho word negro. The body now sitting form no exception, a discussion having arisen the other day concerning its appearance in an official document. Mr. Langston apparently was the only defender of the obnoxious adjective. This feeling, we tbiuk, is un? called for and mistaken. Negro is a good Latin word transferred to English, mean? ing blank. If the word is shameful, tho fact mast be more so, and the colored men make an admission against them? selves io objecting to it. This word came into the English language long before America was discovered, and conse? quently Cannot bo looked on as a term of derision or reprouoh. The Monopoly of ?la? Pttssphntvs. State belong itjr property. T^fcfflqers whom they eledl to s^fnisttrlttiafffirs sore simply thoir agent?, to corty out thoir views, and to' protect their interests. They have no right to appropriate tho proporty of the people to their own uses, nor to give it away to others without a full equivalent to the public treasury. Let UH soe how these requirements are complied with, in the bill before tho Senate, which certain Senators and Representatives propose to divest tho whole people of the State of a magnifi? cent property,capable of conferring innu? merable blessings upon them ana: their posterity, and appropriate it to them? selves and the chosen few whom they have selected as the participants in this enormons scheme of spoliation. The Carolina phosphates are tho most extensive deposit of fertilizers known, and is without a rival iu its fertilizing properties, and the facility with which it can be brought into use. The control of this deposit, therefore, controls the price of fertilizers throughout the United States, and enables its owners to deter? mine the tax they shall levy upon every farmer who may desire to nae them, and the proportion of his crop they will dutch for their own coffers. It will not be tho interests of the public, but their own, that will determine them in affixing their price for it; and they will take care that they will have the lion's share ef the labor of the farmer and the products of it. Nay, tho very farm that lies on the borders of our navigable streams will not be permitted to be fertilized by the phosphates lying withiu a few feet of it, until they aro carried to Charleston, and by manipulation and adulteration, changed into fertilizers and sold for 960 por ton. And what is the equivalent proposed to be given for this gigantic monopoly? Why, twenty or forty cents per ton, a snm that will not pay the ex? penses of collecting it. Thus they offer to pay forty cents per ton to the State for it, and to sell it to the people at $60 per ton. The poor freedman who has got Ina little farm of worn-out land, upon which the application of these fertilizers would make his two bales of cotton five bales, and his two bushels of corn five bushels, dare not take it from the stream where Providence planted it for his use, and he cannot afford to buy it at its ex? travagant price, and he is therefore com? pelled to do without it, and leave its use to his moro opulent neighbor. Thus the old story is repeated of making the rich richer, and the poer poorer, and this by those who aro pledged to the support of the rights of the working man. EQUAL RIGHTS. Krce Bridge. Mit. Enrron: In your issue of tho 16th, you reported correctly the gist of tho bill before the Legislature, for tho re? building of the Congaree Bridge. In? asmuch as the Counties of Richland and Lexington ure to be benefitted by a free j bridge, more especially than the State at largo, it is proposed that they shall pay the assessed value of the property of the Columbia Bridge Company; bear their proportionate share of the taxation to raiso the $40,000 asked for from the State, to repair the piers aud put the su? perstructure on, and finally, keep it in repair when finished. If but u small portion of tho cost of the work falls due in any one year, as is proposed, the tax? ation for this purpose will not be seri? ously felt. Of eourse, it is assumed, that a freo bridge is eminently proper, and that the right way to got it is by an equitable taxation. A free bridge would bo the best for both producer und eon j sumer; because it is calculated to fncili i tate tho business of the former and j cheapcu tho cost of product** to the lat ! ter; and wo all, whether producers or I consumers, must contributo a share to the cost of transportation; aud, in snell a cu:;o as tho one under consideration, muy we not do it iu tho way proposed, which is tho cheapest, and thus avoid the toll-keeper's salary, the cost of toll? house, and dividends to stockholders. Besides, tho good effects upon tho pro? ductive industry and tho advantages which would accrue indirectly to the citi? zens generally, would be largo aud hard to calculate. The comparatively small su ru usked for from tho State, would be more thau returned to tho citizens, by the consequent promotion of industry, trade and manufacturing interests, aud by tho husbanding of our own resources, as considered in connection with tho competition wo have from Georgia. Aud this bridge, from being at tho Capital of tho State, and in a sentral part of it, would benefit a large portion of the peo? ple. And the great magnitudn of the work almost precludes tho possibility of the two Counties doiug it alouo, as inti? mated by "Tax-Payer," or of the case being quoted as a precedeut. And your correspondent is also iu error, when he says tho movement is in tho interest of a fow capitalists; unless by a few, he means all that wc have, and that that interest is promoted by tho advantages extended to thc most huinblo and obscuro indi? vidual. And are tho people to do with? out a bridge ucross the Congaree, because sonto "enterprising citizens" have bridg? ed Broad River, and forever confine themselves to u flat? The reference niado to bribery, in connection with this subject, at tho present session, probably rests upon as flimsy a foundation as any of the rest of Tax-Payer's positions. Some of those who are likely to bo in ns good a position as any to know, if such a thing is being done, assort, asa matter of simple justino to tho members of the Legislature, that not the slightest inti? mation of anything of the kind has come to their knowledge, and that the notion taken, has been upon the merits of tho bill, which are deemed quite sufficient to commend it to the favorable considera? tion of the Legislature and the masses. orriZES. W Tbs Ser?ate ?met at 12 tn. Jfreddent jaro Mst, Montgomery In tbe Chair. Messrs. Hoyt ana Barker obtained leave of absence. An account for stamps faruished mern? bera of the Senate by the postmaster in Colombia, was ordered for payment. Resolutions from the Hoose, relative to the salo of certain buildings belong to the State at Greenville, were read. Senate refused to concur in the House amendments relative to the appointment of certain persons to represent tbe State stock in the various railroads, and a committee of conference was appointed to meet a similar committee of the House. Tbe presoutment of tho grand jury for Anderson County was referred. Petition of W. W. Houseal, lato sheriff Newberry County, pruying relief from a penalty of five per cent, for non-collec? tion of taxes, was referred. Petition of JohnT. Copeland, pruying an abatement of taxes on a tract of land in Kershaw County, was referred. Petition from A. Willford, praying re? lief from double taxes, was referred. The following Acts were reported as having been correctly and duly engross? ed: To establish and maintain a system of free common schools for tho State of South Carolina; to incorporate the Afri I can Methodist Episcopal Church in this I State; to incorporate the Policy Hol? ders' Life and Tontine Assurance Com? pany of tho South; to incorporate the Winnsboro Baptist Church of Fairfield County; to renew tho charter of tho Co? lumbia Hebrew Benevolent Society; to incorporate the Promptitude Fire Engine Company of Charleston; joint resolution to extend the time in which claims of te&chcrs for services rendered during thc year commencing October 31, 18G7, shall be presented for payment. Read thc third time, passed, and ordered to bo enrolled for ratification. Also, a bill tc make appropriations for the pay of per diem and mileage of members of the General Assemb'y and their subordinate officers. Mn? Jillson introduced, pursuant tc notice, a bill to authorize the extension of the South Carolina Central Railroad from Sumter via Camden and Lancaatei C. H., to North Carolina, in the di roe I tion of Charlotte, in that State. Read and referred. Resolution directing the Clerks of UK Sonate and House to issue pay certifia cates to the members and subordinate officers, from the 23d day of November 1869, to the 4th of Jauuary, 1870, waj adopted. Senate then went into executive sos sion. Tho appointment of S. L. Ben nott, of Charleston, was confirmed, ni Trustee for the State Orphan Asylum. A bill to amend an Act entitled "Ai Aot incorporating tho Georgetown Rail road Company," and the several Aot amendatory, was read second time uni certain amendments submitted. A bill to regulato tho assessment am taxation of property, was passed and or dored to the House. House bill to remove the county sen of Barnwell from Blackville and fo other purposes, was read and referred. A bill to amend an Act entitled "Ai Act to organize townships and to de tin their powers and privileges, was road second timo. A resolutiou, requesting the Governo to make inquiries of tho Inspector u Guano, Fertilizers, etc., in tho city c Charleston, was laid over. Joint resolution, directing the Stat Auditor and County Commissioners t levy certain taxes, was read the secon tim?*, and, with slight amendments, wo ordored to bo engrossed. Adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House met nt 12 m. Speakc Moses in the Chair. Bills to incorporate tho "Union Er gino Fire Company No. 1," "Washing ton Firo Company No. 2," "New Yor Hose Company No. 1," and "Hook nn Ladder Company No. 1," of town c Beaufort; to provide for tho fees in th transfer of Stato stock; to incorpor?t the Morris Stroot Baptist Church c Charleston, were read aud referred. A bill to supplement Senate Act, ont tied "Au Act to iucorporato tho Sout Carolina Improvement and Trust Con pany," was read third time aud ordore to Senate. A resolution to rescind the rcsolutio to postpone a bill to incorporate tl Planters' Miuiug aud Manufactnrin Company, was laid on tho table. A bill to provide for tho hotter pr< tection of laborers, and to provide Ic tho appointment of Commissioner < Contracts iu each County of tho Ktuh after a warm discussion, waa made tl: special order for Thursday, January I 1870, by a voto of 46 yeas to 28 nays. Notice wus given of a bill providin that the remedy in all cases, civil au criminal, that nany be carried to tl courts of this State, heretofore applyiu only to white persons, under tho ol statutes, shall apply to all persons, r gardless of ruco or color, in pursuance < Section 30 of tho Constitution. A Senate bill consenting to tho sale < certain hinds to tho United States, ac ceding jurisdiction thereof, was reud tl: second time, aud ordered to beengrossei Tho report of the Commissioners < Spartuuburg County was referred. The presentment of tho grand jury < Abbeville County was referred. Leavo of absence was granted to V G. Stewart. Petition of curtain citizens of Unie County, praying for an Act of iucorp ration of tho town of Jonesville, was r ferred. Petition of tho Rock Hill Hook ai Ladder Company, of York County, wi referred. A communication from Mr. James 1 Allen, asking permission to remove tl Speaker's stand during the recess of tl House, on account of their refusal pay for it, wss laid on the table. t o? JsmJ\M\T Allen, tot work itt the HotL??if Eesfss?sfet;^. '?lo report,} ' wes dlsoussed foe timo, when Mr. Allen was allowed to withdraw his account. A concurrent resolution, to authorize the Clerks of the Senate and House of Representatives to issue pay hills to the members of the General Assembly and their subordinate officers, was adopted and ordered to the Senate. A resolution, to appoint a committee of Ave to investigate the official conduct of Judge J. M. Rutland, one of the Cir? cuit Judges of this State, waa amended by referring to the Judiciary Committee, and passed. A bill to incorporate Promptitude Fire Engine Company of Charleston, was read and referred. Bills from tho Senate, to incorporate Policy Holders' Life and Tontine Insur? ance Company of tho South; to amend an Aot entitled "An Act providing for thc assessment and taxation of property;" were read and referred. Adjourned. -. REPUDIATION.-Une of the features of Mr. Bontwell's report is his recommen? dation tht.t tho national banks shall bo compelled to accept four and one-half per oent. bonds in exchange for the nix per cent, bonds, which they now huveon deposit in tho Treasury, as security for the redemption of their notes. Now, in this connection, we have a plain and simple question to ask. The Grant ad? ministration, we all know, professes the utmost horror of repudiation. It can tolerate nothing that has the look, tone, taste, or smell of repudiation, Bays the Louisville Courier-Journal. At the men? tion of tbe word, it froths and foams at the mouth, like a victim of catalepsy. But what we have to ask is this-if the Government compels the bond-holders to surronder their bonds for less than tho value of them, does it not, to the full extent of tho difference, practice repu? diation? Is not such compulsion repu? diation to all intents and purposes? Is not the Government as much a repudia? tor in repudiating a part of the interest I on every bond os it wonld be if it repu? diated tho entire bond? Is not the sum and substance of the difference simply the difference between repudiating a part and repudiating tho whole? And yet people, who profess to be shocked at the very suggestion of repudiation, will talk to you of Boutwell's report as a model of wisdom and honesty and honor! Rad? icalism makes strange havoc of men's financial morals. The Chicago Tribune, which is gene? rally regarded os one of the most ra? tional, as it is certainly one of the ablest, of the radical organs, doesn't propose to cut down the prerogatives of tho Supreme Court, but holds that the Government is under no obligation to enforce that tribunal's decisions. Tho editor says that, if tho court decides measures to be unconstitutional, the de? cision docH not mnke them so, und that neither the Executive nor Congress is bonud by it; that tho President will still use the army and navy to enforce the laws as he understands them, and that tho Supremo Court may use its Marshals aud the posse comital us to enforce the laws as it construes them. It seems to us that his theory, if neted on, would be subversive of all government except a despotic one. Who or what could resist the army and navy? What would tho \ posse comitatus amount to? NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD BOND EX CITEMENT-THREATS or R?PUDIATION, ETC.-A despatch from Raleigh, North Carolina, dated Thursday morning, Bays that great indignation prevails through? out tho State in regard tk tho deprecia? tion aud misappropriation of the railroad and other bonds, issued during tho ses? sion of the Legislature of 1868-69. Bills now pending in both Houses, requiring tho return of all new Stato bonds yet unsold to the Treasury, to bo re issued only by instalments as needed by tho railroads, have been postponed over tho Christmas holidays. A bill is pending, however, and will pass, calling in uncon? stitutional bonds, issued to the Chatham Railroad and fraudulently sold; but pro? viding that innocent holders of them shall receive iu lieu thereof, bonds held by tho State on that road. A resolution on Wednesday, passed the Senate, and will probably pass tho House, ordering railroad presidents to sell no moro Stute bonds at loss than sevonty-tivo per cent. Tbero aro general and wide-spread ru? mors that bonds appropriated for rail? road purposes, havo been misapplied and fraudulently used, and persons implicat? ed aro shunning investigation. This oc? casions much feeling, and repudiation is openly threatened. Du. Tim's CELEB RATED EXPECTORANT -No MYSTERY-How IT ACTS.-First it detaches from tho bronchial or wiud tubes the mucus or matter, which some? times adheres to them with the tenacity of glue. Secondly, it mitigates the pain and removes the constriction of the bronchial tubes and muscles of the chest. Thirdly, it resists the progress of inflam? mation and assists the lungs to throw off the irritating matter which accumulates. _D186 E. E. Jackson's Drug Store presents quite an alterativa appearance. Shelves and eases loaded with beautiful articles, suitable for Xmas presents. An inspec? tion will repay the trouble. Hoe ?.TL It em?. ? Mr. I. Sulzbacbcr, of tbe OolambU Hobs! Jewelry EsUbiisfcmenfc has been lavish in bia expenditures for tbe holi? days, and his stock of goods will bear positive testimony to his good tasto in j selecting. Plain aud fancy watches, solid silver and plated ware, cutlery, etc., lin variety; clocks of various kinds some of them particularly tasty-em? brace but a Bmall portion of his stock. CRUMBS.-Our streets present a very auimated appeamnce-being filled with people from the surrounding country. Our merchants appear to bo driving a thriving business, and, taking overytbiug into consideration, we confidently antici? pate a jolly time during tbe Christmas holidays. Send to Mr. Bateman, of the Colum? bia ice-bousc, for a mess of those fine Norfolk oysters. Liko the darkey's rab? bit, they are "good for cook any way." R. Sylvester Bryan has been appointed Notary Public for Matthews' Bluff; Wm. i S. Pickens, Notary Public for Anderson County; Henry R. Forster, Notary Pub? lic for Charleston; Joseph M. King, Magistrate for Horry County; J. Jenkius Hucks, Esq., Magistrate for Georgetown County, in pince of Thomas McFeely, Esq., deceased; G. W. H. Legg, Magis? trate for Spartanburg County; F. A. Morton, Magistrate for Beaufort County, removed. A young sou of Dr. W. L. Templeton, of this city, was wounded in the leg, bj the acoident.il discharge of a pistol, ot Sunday last. The wound is painful, bu1 is not considered dangerous. The members of the Legislature hav< agreed to a resolution, that they shall re ceive pay during the recess. SUPREME COURT, December 20, 18G9. Present-Chief Justice Moses and Asao ciate Justice Willard. Jumes Quinn and John R. Falls, Ad ministrators, rs. James F. Hart and Jo seph McLean et al. In Equity. Ol motion of S. C. Chambers, Solicitor fo: appellees, with the consent of Wilson S Witherspoon, for appellants, the causi was ordered to be docketed and conti nued until next term. I The following cases were continued b; consent: L. C. Hinton, Administrator vs. Sarah Kennedy and others. Dennis C. Crosby, Administrator, vt Dennis Crosby, was resumed. Mr. Sunt! for appellees. Mr. Wilson for appellant? UNITED STATES Ciucnr COURT. -Hon George S. Bryan, presiding.-Monday December 20, 18G9.-The jurors a ns wei cd to their names, os on previous days. ISSUE DOCKET.-Burrill E. Boykin vt Germania Insurance Company et al. Ai 8umpsit. James Conner and W. L. Dc Pass. Special Pleas and Demurrers. ,1 G. Barker and S. B. Paul. Argument were heard up to the hour of adjouri ment, on special demurrers. DISTRICT COURT.-Kc parte James Pal terson, Assignee, in re J. N. Walkei Bankrupt, in re N. G. W. Walker, Bani rupt, in re Silas Evans, Bankrupt. C D. Bryan, pro. pet. Ordered, that th order heretofore made, bo so amende that tho salo shall take place on sale da in January next. Ex parte. L. B. Stephenson, Assigne* in ie Allison A. McDowell, Bankrup Petition to sell. In re L. McDowel Bankrupt. Idem. G. D. Bryau, pr< pet. Ordered, that the salo heretofoi ordered, bo had ou tho first Monday i February noxt. Ex parle Tu. S. Hill, of Edgefield, parla John W. Tompkins, ex parte W. ( Mitchell, Jr. Petitions for final di charge Bacon, pro. pet. Final heariti to tuko placo at Charleston, on 24th .ti nuury, before Court, and petitions rjofc red to C. G. Jaeger, Register. / Ex parte Joseph J. Williams, of/Ber ley. Petition for final discharge. <Cam boll A: Seabrook, pro. pet. Pottith referred to J. C. Carpenter, Regjist< and final hearing to take placo blefo this Court, at Charleston, on fdtur Monday in January next. \ George W. Warren vs. Louis McJLai Assignee of Samuel P. Bennetfo.' Pe tiou for sule. Simunton Sc Bunker, pi pet. Referred to Daniel Horlboek, Es< as special referee. Ordered, th\at rope of D. Horlboek be eon tinned, ?nd til assignee sell tho property, pay olosts o of proceeds of salo, call in all lian crei tors to provo claims, Sec., Sea. \ Ex parte W. H. Talley, in re P^ter ' Krait, of Columbia, Bankrupt./ Apr ration for examination of bauki/npt. ' K. Bachmnn, pro. pot. Ordered, tl tho bankrupt appear bafore C. Ce. Jaegi Register, on 23d December, at la oVloi at thc office of T. J. LuMotteJ to sube to examination, ft-c, ?to. / Er parte Dollin & Chipman, of C lumbia, on application. /Copy-rigl granted to the petitioners foy "ReynoL New Pictorial Reader, Nw. 3," "R< uolds' Now Elementary Swelling Bool and "Davidson's Schoall History South Carolina." \ Er parle M. A. Shelton), of Richlai Petition for final discharge. Samuel ' Melton, pro. pot. Petition referred C. G. Jaeger, Register, tend final he ing at Charleston, on the] 24th of Jam ry next, before Court, atjl2 M. WEDDING CARDS AND < ENVELOPES. lot of wedding cards auld envelopes, latest styles, has just (been receiv which will be printed in^imitation of i gravi og, and at less tkisn ooo-tenth I cost. Call and see specimens at PHOT office. } Btrsrtatss CABDS Aap ?I&?TJXAS&,-As tba season ia approaching for the annual travel and distribution of business cards and circulars, onr merchants and others will please give attention to the fact that our job office is supplied with the best of boards, of all colors, fine commercial note and other paper, and the very new? est and most fashionable styles of type, thus enabling us to supply all of such wants. TUE SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY.-The Rev. Mr. Thackara, of Florida, who has been appointed the agent of the Southern University, and selected to present to the Southern Dioceses the appeal of tho Bishops thereof, for aid in behalf of that institution, is here. We commend his mission to the liberality of our people. As our readers know, it is proposed to establish iu Tennessee, in a commanding spot, a grand Southern University, whioh in time may became tho Oxford of, at least, tho Southern States. This Uni? versity is under the auspices of the Bishops of the Episcopal Church of the Southern States, from North Carolina to Texas. It is proposed here to train boys not only for the ministry of God, bnt also for the general business of life. The University has been started into life al? ready. The last session closed with 100 students. Others have been denied ad? mission because of a want of room. To raise a sum of money to increase these accommodations, is the duty imposed upon the Rev. Mr. Thackara. This gen? tleman is thoroughly in earnest-elo? quently pleads his noble cause, and deserves that his appeal be answered. He has received contributions from our citizens, but we hope that these may be increased. Contributions may be sent to-day to the Rev. Mr. Shand, who will convey them to the reverend agent ol the Bishops of tbe Southern Diooeses. Although under the auspices of the Epis? copal Church, this educational scheme oommends itself to the general sympa? thies and tho common support of our people. MAH, ARRANGEMENTS.-The Northern and Western mails are open for delivery at 1 p. m. ; closed at 11.80 a. m. Charles? ton (day) and Greenville open at G.30 p. m.; closed at 8.80 p. m. Charleston night mail open at 8.30 a. m.; closed' a* 4.15 p. m. On Sunday, the post office ia open from 1 to 2 p. m. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Attention is called to the following advertisements, published the first time this morning: McKenzie's Christmas Carol. Wanted-A Good Cook nod a Nurse. C. Minort-Strayed or Stolen. J. H. Smith-Kentucky Hogs. D. C. Peixotto ?: Son-Auctions. Meeting independent Fire Engine Co. Meeting (Columbia Lodge. Jacob Levin-Columbia Gas Light Co. E. Pollard-Happy, Happy Surprise. Mrs. E. Bahlmanu-New Cheap Toys. H. G. Heidt-Wood Yard. Wautcd to Rent-Apply at this Office. W. B. Giubk--Annual Meeting. Fisher JH^ Jttah-Early Gardens, &o, "Oh! wTrT^iKxcollent Tonic," is tho langulac ' ! ibo invalid who uses SOLO? MONS' /Un i-.Rs. N21 BL/OOD! BLOOD!! BLOOD!!!-Out; out, I 8/uy, this canker spot; this self-con de/mning fruit of a diseused body; viti? ated System; impaired health; disordered lil ver; foul stomach, and other ills which dow from this self-same cause. Bad j blood! Bud blood! the primal cause of all disenso. HEINITBH'S QUEEN'S DE 1 LIGHT. This elegant preparation is the ' only trno remedy yet discovered for rc ; moving every diseuse and symptoms of j disease, which may be traced to bad I blood. It is truly a sovereign remedy, j und thousands will attest the truth. D10 "Just tho thing!" Such is the excla? mation of tho Dyspeptics who uso SOLO? MONS' BITTERS. N21 Calomel at a discount! Defiance to Southern fevers! Good digestion secur? ed, by using Simmons' LIVER REGULA? TOR. The proprietors have received cer? tificates of its beneficial effects from some of tho best people in the country. It is no quack humbug, intended to de I ceivo tho people, but a tried and tho? roughly proved remedy. D18J3 Tho weak and emaciated mother says: "My henlth and strength is restored by tho use of" SOLOMONS' BITTE?0'. N21 Tho following is au extraot from a pri? vate letter written by the Proprietors of tho Plantation Bitters: "Wo had no conception of tho wide? spread suffering which exists, or of tho almost infallible cures produced by the PLANTATION BITTERS, when wo first com? menced offering them for salo. We now find that every house has a weak child, an ailing parent, or debilitated aged member, who needs this Tonio. Our Laboratory hes grown from a single room to au immense building, and our sales from a few bottles to many hun? dred dozens per day, and we are glad to know that they have done you so much good. . MAGNOLIA WATER. Superior to tho best imported German Cologne, and sold at half the price. D18J3 --? . ? "I am strong and healthy, yet to pre? serve my good condition," I use SOLO? MON'S BITTERS. N21