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lutorcotlng Foreign Intelligence. LWPOK, DqaomberS.-Itiasaid that the1 ?lf?nol?' GqveYnYnent Will endeavor to enlarge the scope of its conference on the Black Sca qnoatjan. but tho attempt is discoumtepnqoed by the London and St. Petersburg Cabinets, on the ground that it would endanger the assemblage of the conference. BEULIN, December 8.-The King of Saxony accepts the proposal of tue King of Bavaria, regarding the title of Em? peror of Germany. The King telegraphs to the Queen to? day that there was severe and successful fighting yesterday, near Meung, and more resistance is expected. One gon and several metrailleuBes and a hundred prisoners were captured. Tho sanitary condition of tho army in the field isgood. LILLE, December 8.-Abbeville has not been occupied by the Prussians. MKUNO, December 8.-The Duko of Mecklenburg defeated . the third army corps, capturing six guns and 1,000 pri? soners. A squadron of French gun? boats ?B protecting the shipping at the ?n??tli of tho Tin i ru. BKRLIN, December 9.-The anti-war riot, caused by the resistance to draft ol the married men was serious. Tho po? lice vero unable to quell it. It was flUa)jy quelled by the military, by tho use of aeyere mensuren. - VERSATILES, December 9.-Beaumont, Massae abd Beaugency havo been evacu? ated'by the Preach. BRUSSELS, December 9,-It is rumored here that Prussia has informed Luxem bourg that she, IR no longer bound to re sp?ct the neutrality. TOURS, December 9.-The Govern ment publishes the following: "Genera Chancey reportB to the War Departmeul that there was an attack all along th? lines, from Meany to St. Laurient dei Bois, ?ast night. To-day the principa effort of the enemy was at Beaugency Tho Germans are very strong at tba place, having no less than eighty-six can non, two divisions of Bavarians, one di vision of Prussians, 2,000 cavalry, am strong reserves, all under command o Frederick Charles and the Duke o Mecklenburg. The enemy were repulse* and driven beyond Grand Chartres. W stop to-night on positions we had thi morning. Prussians captured acknow ledge heavy losses. The battle laste? until night. Wo may be attacked to morrow, but we aro ready." Official announcement has been mad that the Government has removed t Bordeaux. Gambetta will go to tho arm of uie Loire, which has divided, wit the supreme object of reaching Pari: Gambetta will return here and remai with tho archives. Gen. Chancey ri ports that ho fought Frederick Chark yesterday, repulsing him ulong the ot tire l?fl?, A portion of tho personnel of the o fioers go to-night. Gambetta and tb Ministry will not leave until obliged'1 do so. No news from Bourbaki, who has large force on tho right bank of tl Loire, and it is rumored he is marohii on Paris. BERLIN, December 9.-The North Ge man Parliament has approved tba Fed ral treaty with Bavaria. All thc amen ments were rejected. FLORENCE, December 9.-King Vieh Emmanuel has conferred tho order i the annunziado upon Serrano, Pri( Espartero and /orilla. At an audieu given to tho Spanish deputation tl King said: "I confide my sou to tl loyalty of thc Spaniards." LONDON, December 9.-Poyco Pe cock, Arch Deacon of Limerick, is dca A despatch from Amsterdam says: telegram from Luxemburg states tl the Prussian Government has inform tho Government of the Grand .Duk that in cons?quence of its having allow a violation of tho neutrality of tho Gra Duchy, by tko French, Prussia is longer bound to rospect the neutrali of the torritory of Luxemburg. Touns, December 10.-Oflicial deere appointing Bourbaki to the first a General Chancey the second army cor] into which tho army of the Loire is vided, are published. Palladme refuses to command the < trenched camp at Cherbourg. There is fighting reported to-day ale the left bank of tho Loire, between G< Chancey and the forces repulsed by h yesterday. It is reported that Chant was successful to-day. LONDON, December 10.-The war nt is meagre and unimportant. VERSAILLES, December 10.-The Di of Mecklenburg telegraphs from Mou on the 10th, as follows: "Tho ene violently attacked us yesterday, butw victoriously repulsed by tho Boventee aud twenty-second divisions, notwi standing their superior force. Be goncy wa3 ocenpied on tho 8th, i Vernon to-day." LONDON, December 12.-Report fi Genoral Cbaucey, dated Thursday o\ ing, says: "Frederick .Charles ag attacked us to-day, along the wi front. Wo held our position throu out the day. All the corps were engac from St. Laupcnt, to Beaugency. camped on our position of thomornir Ami i H u.. *!iie!!!?je:icc. ClIABLEHTOX, December ll.-Arrive Schooners Ida Richardson, Baltim General Barnes, Now York; Suo EIIBI Baltimore; steamship South Carol New York; schooner Matoaka, Baltim HAVANA, December 9.-A Geri merchant of New York, named C haver, was killed and robbed by negr Tho Prussian Consul offers a reward Two negroes, who have been convi of robbing a lady, will bo garroted morrow. Cristobal Mendoza was to-day, at Tuerto Priiioipo. Au 1 before his execution, he wrote a lotti his countrymen, advising them to down their nrms and stop tho us effusion of blood. This not would ir no dishonor on them. Ho hopes hit will be the Inst sacrificed. BUFFALO, December 10.-Tb^.NaiianaL Convention of the Board of Trad o ia -dis? cussing the resnmption of specie pay? ments. LAKE Crjnr,. FLA., December 10. Aspihwall nd vi Cos to the Otb instant, state that the weather is frightful, and report ship wrecks coining ia constantly. The American schooner Scudder has been lost; the crew was saved. The schooner Ida has been lost. The Henry Chauncy made threo ineffeo nal attempts to make tho harbor, and finally wont to sea to avoid the storm. Tho tug Grumper, of Philadelphia, is supposed to be lost, with all on board. It is feared the Chilian steamer Le Mari has been lost ia tho South Pacific, with all on board. Seve? ral steamers left Aspinwall harbor for tea for safety. The small-pox prevails in Valparaiso. NEW YORK, Deoember ll.-The cotton movement for the week was enormous, both ia receipts and in exports. Re? ceipts at all ports wore 152,321 bales, against 110,074 bales' last week, and 118, 099 bales for the previous week; 122,133 bales for three weeks since. Total re? ceipts sinco September against 1,001,006 hales for the same period last year. These figures show that about one-third of the present crop hus beon marketed thuB early in the season. Exports from all ports 102,544 bales, against 58,380 bales for the corresponding week last year. Exports from all ports for the ex? pired portion of the cotton year 629,371 bales, against 403,918 bales last year; stock at all ports 424,138 bales, against 311,000 bales last year; stooka at interior towns 95,612 bales, against 77,897 hales last year; stock at Liverpool 400,O0C halos, against 319,300 bales last year amount of American cotton afloat foi Europe 139,000 bales, against 173,53c bales last year. Advices from tho South during th< week generally reported tho weather fa vorablo for picking, and rapid progr?s: has been made in gutheriug. Tho ex tent of the crop is much discussed, bu tho number of bales will depend some what upon the market vnluo of the piont If prosont low prices continuo to rule thou undoubtedly much cotton will b< left ungothered in thc fields ; but if ai advance should take place, pickings wil be cloaner, and the amount of tho ero] correspondingly increased. BUFFALO, December ll.-Tho Boan of Trade lins passed resolutions that i is to tho best interests of the country t< demand the restoration of a specie stan dard of values. SAN FRANCISCO, Decomber ll.-Th police are arresting all known thieves a vagrants; thirty were locked up to-day The weather is fine here. Strawberrie and flowers ore abundant. NEW YORK, Decomber ll.-Tho Ht raid's Berlin special, dated tho Otb, sav Bismarck denies that ho had any oppc sition to the bombardment, lt is r< ported that a council of war at Yersaillc had decided to bombard Paris. Tho Tribune's special, dated Londot 9th, says Gambetta asks an armistice, t enable tho assembly of the National Cot vention; he also asks leave for Favro t pass the lines to consult his colleague aud condnct negotiations, confessing tin thc army of tho Loiro vms defeated in di tail. Gambetta declines tho respons bility of another struggle, or of makin peace. The National Assembly must d' cid e. WASHINGTON", December li.-It ?3 a serted, with much positiveness, th Schcuck has accepted the English Mi sion. Sr. JOHN'S, December ll.-The cub company's steamer is hero for coal, will depart to-morrow, for a renewed u tempt to repair tho break. NEW YORK, December ll.-No pro peet of thc adjustment of the Crisp troubles. Last night 162 strikers, hen< of fiimilios, received eight dollars p week for man and wife, and one doll for each child under twelve yenrs, fro the Crispin Lodges. John Martin, driver of ''Johuny Rob was ruled off the Fleetwood Course fe ever, for foul driving. The fnmous sti lion Aballaby Chief, is dead; valu? &li 000. WASHINGTON, December 12.-Secreta Boutwell was beforo tho Ways and Mea Committee, to-day, explaining his plai The committee will hear the parties i terested in sugar on Thursday. Ia tho House, Karney, the colored I presentativo from South 'Carolina, w seated. His first vote was for Bani San Domingo resolution. Tho Sonate confirmed Senator Dra as Chief Justice of tho Court of Claio Tho Committee reported favorably Porter's nomination. An hour's disci sion followed, but thero was no aotic The Senate seems to favor tho Hoi bill, which some Senators thought woi leave Porter Vice-Admiral during li Butler, in the House, said Porter lt disgraced tho President and tho navy. Tho delegation of tho Richmond 1 bocco Convention called on tho Coma, sioner of Internal Revenue, pr?sent resolutions, and exiiressed their V?MWF length. lu the Senate, Morton iutroducot resolution, appointing a San Domic commission, and appropriating $200,1 for its expenses. Mr. McCreory int doced a joint resolution, appointing joint committee of two from tho Son and threo of tho House, to iuqu whether tho lato General R. E. Lee 1 any right or title to tho Arlington estt which made it liable to forfeiture by participation in tho rebellion, nnd w thor it was not the property of Mrs. ] and her children; and if so, to ad such measures ns will restoro tho est to Mrs. Lee, with compensation for damage done tho proporty ; and to inqt into the expediency of removing tho mains of those who aro buried on estate; and also to consider tho propri of restoriug tho Washington rolics Mrs. Loo. Mr. McCreery desired make some remarks on the subject, Mr. Edmunds objected, until the rest tion had been printed. Mr. Sch introduced a resolution, looking to ge ral amueniy. Mr. Saulabury offorcd a zosolutioo, inquiring the President's rea* SODS for sending troops into Delaware, at the election. After executive session, adjourned. . Ip the HOUHO, among the bills intro? duced and roi erred, were the following: The income tax; incorporating the Ame? rican and European Steamship Company, with a capital of 85,000,000, which may bo increased to $20,000,000; directs the Postmaster-General to contract for mails from Portland, Boston, New York, Phi? ladelphia, and ports ou the Chesapeake Bay and Southern Atlantic coast; com? pensation weekly $000,000; tri-weekly and daily nervi co in proportion; appro? priating $250,000 for Louisville falls; preventing the parchase of persons as chattels, whether ander the head territo? rial or otherwise-a hit at San Domingo; repealing tho tenure of office bill, which pns8ed by a vote of 157 to 25. Banks offered n resolution, appointing a San Domingo commission, as suggested in thc message, and moved the previous question, which the House refused to se? cond, by a voto of G6 to 82. A motion to table was lost-67 to 117. It was finally referred to the Committee on For? eign Affaire, with permission to report any time after fivo days' notice to the Hou?O. A concurrent resolution adjourn? ing from the 22d of December to the 4th of January was adopted. A bill abolish? ing tho office of Admiral immediatoly and "Vice-Admiral upon a vacancy was passed by a two-thirds vote. A resolu? tion, looking to rovenuo reform and thc abolition of internal revenue, was adopt? ed by 1G4 to G. BOSTON, December 12.-Gaston, Dem? ocrat, is elected Mayor. ST. LOUIS, December 12.-Witzol & Co's, drug houso was burned to-day. RICHMOND, November 12.-Tho Ma? sonic Grand Lodge of Virginia met to? night. West Virginia and a largo por? tion of Virginia was represented. Gov. Walkor represented a Norfolk Lodge. The address of the Grand Master Bhows a gratifying increase of tho order during the past year, and recommends tho erection of a Masonic templo nt Rich? mond. Tbc Lodge will be in session several days. FINANCIAL AM) COHIUKUCIAl.. COLUMDIA, S. C., December 13.-Sales of cotton, yesterday, about 100 bales middling 13^. LONDON, December 10-Noon.-Con? sols 92. Bonds 88 jj. LONDON, December 10-Evening. Consols 92??. Bonds 88;v0. LIVERPOOL, DeoemhcrlO-Noon.-Cot? ton dull - uplands 8}?@.8$-?; Orleans 8%', sales of the wock 71,000 bales; ex? ports 15,000; speculation 4,000; stock 371,000, of which American is G2.000; receipts 43,000, of which American ?B 26,000; stock afloat 378,000. of which American is 27G.000. LIVERPOOL, December 10-Evening. Cotton closed dull-uplands 8)? ; Orleans 8^4 @8%; sales 10,000 hales; export and speculation 1,000. NEW YOKE, December ll-Noon. Government's dull, but steady. South? ern's very dull. Gold dull, at 10%. Money 6. Sterling-long 9; short 97u. Flour u*shado finner. Wheal and com quiet and firm. Pork heavy-old22.00@ 22.25. Cotton unsettled and lower; sales 1,000 bales, ut 15!a'. Freights stead}'. 7 P. M.-Cottou dull-sales 3,000 halos, at 15'.|. Southern flour steadier -common to good extra 6.10(u?6.50. Whiskey a shudo firmer, ut 5?'.>?(<i>94. Wheat quiot aud unchanged-wiuter red and Western amber 1.44(741.40. Corn inactive-new 77(o.S3. Pork dull-old 22.00(^22.25; new 22.00(0)22.25. Beef active-plain 10(?Y.15; extra 15(r/>18. Lard heavy-kettle 12??@13. Money ?i(a,6. Stelling d(?>9}?. Gold 10l?(^ l?}?. Governments strong and aotive 62'a 7%. Southern's generally dull, except Tennessee's. Tennessee's-old GI; now GO. North Carolina's-old 45; now 24)?. BALTIMORE, December 12.-Flour quiet and unchanged. Corn brisk-white bet? ter, at 73; yellow 73. Provisions dull and nominal. Whiskey held at 93. BOSTON, December 12.-Cotton quiet-? middlings lo).;; sales 400 bales; receipts 1,091; stock 6,000. NORFOLK, December 12.-Cotton dull low middlings 1414'; salos 200 bales; re? ceipts 3,109; stock 8,517. CINCINNATI, December 12.-Flour dull and unchanged. Corn quiet. Pork unsettled. Lard ll^iTMl^. Bacon dull-holders asking ll for shoulders and 13J-.j@14 for sides. Whiskey higher, at 87(<?8t?. Cotton less active, and priceB lower-middlings 14?.(; salos 300 bales; receipts 880; stock 10,300. ST. LOUIS, Decembor 12.-Flour un? changed. Corn steady, at 43)?@46; mixed bulk 46@48. Hemp lower, at 1.40(7?>L75. Now undrossed bagging 28. Provisions quiot. Pork 19.00(VA19.25. Bucou-cloar sides lower, at 14??. Lard better, at ll%(ml2^. LOUISVILLE, December 12.-Bagging firm. Hemp and flax 27@28. Flour quiet. Corn quiet and unchanged. Pro? visions firm and unchanged. Whiskey 87?88. WILMINGTON, Deoomber 12.-Cotton dull-middling 18^; receipts 328 bales; stock 1,455. Mom LU, December 12.-Cotton in good demand-middling 14; sales 2,000 bales; receipts 4,905; stock 59,081. GALVESTON, December 12.-Cotton quiet-good ordinary 12J ??; sales 900 bales; receiptB 3,71G; stock~4,040. AUGUSTA, Decembor 12.-Cotton in fair demand, at lower rates-sales 1.140 bales; receipts 1,250; middlings 13%. SAVANNAH, Decembor 12.-Cotton quiet-middlings ll,1.; sales 2,200 bales; receipts 5,312; stock 75,060. CHARLESTON, December 12.-Cotton in good demand nud unchanged-middlings 14W@14J?; sales 800 bales; receipts 2,853; stuck 19,072. NEW ORLEANS, December 12.-Cotton aotive, at fall prioes-middlings \?%(a) l-l "'(j ; sales 6.900 bales; receipts 13,650; stock 14,753. Flour-superfine 5.20; 'fouW^f?t?^ Corn-mi?ca 72X@73; whito' 7?@75; yellow 80. Fori; scarce bat firm-mesa I 22.75@2^1()Q. ^acon shoulders olear aides 1GJ.? ; sn gav-o a red hums 19p 24. Lard dull and lower-tiorce Vl%(_ 13; keg-14}?@14K* Prime sugar 10>?. Prime molasses 55@56. Whiskey Western rectified 95?1.02. Coffee 17% Fire Crackers. r?|\SpSE3 0pld Chop Fine CRACXE?IS, DU Tor eal? low. E. HOPE. Dec 13_ New Raisins, Figs, Citron, &c -I f\(\ WHOLE, half and quarter boxes 1UU now LAYER RAlBINSand CITRON, 50 hali drums Smyrna FIGS, Engliau Walnuts, pecans; Brazil Nuts and Almonds, fr uah and for nal O low. Dec 13 _ L D WARI) H OPE^_ Presents! Presents!! Something for the Holidays, AT E. POLLARD'S. IHAVE jnBt received a largo and well as Borted atock of FANCY GOODS. They aro prottv and useful, and wero selected spe? cially for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR PRE 8EN TH._Doc *3 jax, . $30 UK WA RD.-H T O L E N . on jRfifrl Saturday evening, December 10,from vi* ^IPlain street, between tho hours of G and 7, a roan HORSE, about sixteen hands high, with black logs, mano and tail: bas scars on his kncea, anet two light-colored upntu on rump from acara. Had on, when stolon, Saddlo and Bridle. Tho abovo roward will bo paid for the recovery of Horso, Saddle and Bridle. Apply to Bow W. M. THOMA?, at Land Commission OlBco. Dec 13 ?.* SXT Newberry Herald and Lanrcn.ivillo Herald copy once, and send bill aa above. F?3EI S^XJ?OU THE ASHMORE MANSION AND HOME FARM, IN AR DK Ll SON COURT HOUSE, S. C. mills splendid RESIDENCE and elegant X FARM, formerly the residence of Hon. J. D. Ashmore, M. C., ?B now offered for Bale. Thc Mansion contains ton largo, square, up? right rooms, finished in modern style. Thurn aro three Kitcbcuu, or Servants' HouBea, a largo Store Housu, good Carriage Houso and Stable, fine Dairy, largo Poultry Yard, with cxtousivc Fowl lionne aud other appointments, and all other necessary out- [ buildings. In front of tho Houso isa handsome Gar? den, wall stocked with valuable imported tree?, ami niants aud flowers, many ot which wore brought by Col. Ashmoro from thc Govern? ment Conservatories in Washington. Tho Farm contains eighty-five acres of vory prodactive Laud, and baa beon, during tho nant season, in a high state ot cultivation, where cotton wan planted, a bale wan made to tho acre, and five acres produced 120 bush? els of corn. For terms or Bale and other particulars, ad? dress D. H. SILCOX, Wholesale Furniture Warerooma, Doo 13 13_*_Charleston, 8. C. _ D. APPLETON & CO.. 'JO, 92 AND 31 GRAND HT., NEW YORE', Have just published A New Novel, by a Southern Lady, MNTIILKIJ VALERIE AYLMER. A NOVEL, BY CHRISTIAN HEID. O HE VOL., 8vo. Paper covers, il.00. In cloth, I1.5U. Frotn the Charleston New?, "For onco wo have boforo UH a Southern novel, containing so many clements of good, and showing so much powor, that it needs no forbearance and ma}' ho judged squarely upnu its merita. 'Valerio Aylmer' ia tho author's first published work, but it ia written by one whoso powers aro in their prime, and in plan as well as in execution ia a novel which doc honor to our people, and of which tho South may bo proud." From (he Philadelj>liia Press. "A thorough Amorican novel. Tho heroine ia lovely, accomplished and brilliant. The chief merit of tho talo lies in its dialogue. Barely ha? tho conversational touo been so thoroughly preserved." From the Portland Argus. "Tho author of 'Valerie Aylmer' baa made a moat decided hit. and r.annnt fail to bo uni? versally recognized BB ono of thu riuing and brilliant lights of American literature." Sent freo by mail lo any address, on receipt of prico. Doc 13 1* FOR SAL.E_Fino Green-house jj PLANTS, EVERGREENS, ROSES, ^Arc. ALSO, A select lot of Magnolias, at low prices. Apply to O. ADAIR, Nov 19 ?13 Lunatic Asylum. MAT PRIVATE SALE, or will he sold tho FIRST MONDAY in January, at Ab? beville Court Houso, S. C., a largo and conunodiouB HOUSE and LOT, in the town of Cokoabnry, Abbovillo County, S. C., with 25 acroR of Land adjoining. Tenus-One-fourth cash; balance in ono, two, and three years. For particulars, inquire of Mr. A. Burt, Attorney at Law, Abbovillo Court Houso, or Mr.i. Blackwell, on tho premisos, or to W. D. LOVE A CO., Bec 10 12 Columbia, H. C. 1710LND.-A sum of MONEY, which tho . owner can obtain by application to JOHN McCoan, at State Auditor's ofiice. Dec ll 2 Otk you SALE-A Fino Brood Saddlo ?ll MARE AND COLT. Can ho soon at DALY'S STABLE, Dec 10 In rear nf Pollock House. WE II AVE THIS DAY APPOINTED Mr. JOHN C. SEEGERS tho Bolo Agent for thc sato or our WHISKIES in Columbia, S. C. JOHN GIBSON'S SON & CO. PHU.APEi.pniA. Ncvombor 10, 1870. Doc 1 SPECIAL. ATTENTION given to tim col? lection of Commercial Paper, Interest on State and Railroad Bonds and Stooks, and CoiiTcrfdon of Stato SocurltioB, by Nov 23 Orno D. QAMBRILL, Broker. STOCKS, UONDS ana COUPONS bought and sold by D. GAMBRILL, Broker. Nov 29 (>mo Bargains in Clothing at HOKB'S. Special S?Q?i?e Sab, &. THE Entire block of 0 LO THING, GENT'S F??NiSHING GOODS, HATS, CAFS, V??DZB, OABJPBT-BAOS, SHAWLS^ Rou EH, ETC., with ? toll line ot Water-Pro?f CIHOULARH, {JAPES* OVER-COAT8ILEGGIN8, AND CAFS, will be sold from THIS DAY, AT COST FOB! CASH. Tho Stock must bo sold to close np tbe busi? ness. All wishing great bargains, will And it to thoir advantago to call nt tho Storo of the lato W. J. Hoke. M. HOKE. muT Nowborry Herald, Grconvillo Enterprise, Yorkvillo Enquirer and Winnsboro Nucs copy throo timos weokly, and Bend bills to this of? fice._Doc IQ NEW GROCERY ! WE have jnst opened a QRO-Rng& I GERY STORE on AssomhlvMSll ?atroot, nearly opposite thalflffiB Market, where we will keep constantly em hand ajfulljino of GROCERIES, PROVI? SIONS, VVIN?;8 and LIQUOR?, at tho lowest I cash prices, and whero wo would bo pleased to have our friends and' tho public generally give us a call, feeling confident that in quali? ty, quantity and price, wo shall be fully aldo to moet their demands. All kinds- of Country Produce taken in ex? change for Goods in our line, and tho highest cash prioea allowed. Dec 10_A. H. MONTEITH A CO. Announcement I WE are now iu receipt of our fourth in Btalment of DRY GOODS this fall, complete in all departments, at tho LOWEST PRICES OF THE DAY. Special attention is called to our charming variety of PURS, SHAWLS AM CLOAKS. Careful inspection and comparison desired. N. B.-Wu have unhand a few more of those Ladies'SUITS, very natty. Wu have marked them down within thc reach of all huyera. I Cull and look at them. Wo are also Agouti? for tho beat Cotton Yarn and Batting. Merchants supplied at factory pricea. PORTER & STEELE, Dec 2 Main street 25 Cents for Cotton. MESSRS. L?RICK & LOWRANCE having purchased tho right to manufacture John G. Ham's improved SEED and MANURE DROPPER, for Richland, would call the atten? tion of all farmers using fcrtilizera ano re? quest an examination of thia planter-tbe bestand most perfect evet yet invented: hav? ing taken the premium at tho Georgia and Alabama State Vaira, Tho undersigned aro propared to furnish any quantity of Plows, Cotton Planters and Plow Handles, at a low figuro. Everv variety of Agricultural Imple menta on hand. L?RICK <fc LOWRANCE. Den?_ I New Orleans Syrup. "j ?"V BBLS. choice now crop New Orleans l.\J SYRUP, juBt reocived and for salo Ly Deel J. & T. R. AGNEW. EVERY varietv ot FANCY and USEFUL GOODS, from 10 cents to ?5?.00, now opened. Just received, a lot ot GOOD CLOAKS, bought at half pi iee. Will bo ?old as bought. ALSO, A lot Of FURS, to be auld without regard to cost. It will tte to your interest to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. C. F. JACKSON. Dec 7 _ rpo TUE TEACIIRRS OF1 THE STATE. _L Tho second meeting of the Educational Instituto of South Carolina will bo held at the Nickeraor* House, Columbia, at 74 P. M., on TUESDAY,December20. proximo." Addrcssus will bo delivered by Prof. Jaa. H. Carlisle, und hy other gentlemen prominently identi tiod with tho causo of education. Dologatoa will ho passed over tho different railroads for uno faro, and will bo entertained at tho Nickorson House at reduced rutea. Teachers, and all other parsons desirous of advancing tho interests of education in this State, aro earnestly requested to attend. It is desired that members of tho Institute, as well as othera who expect tobe present, notify tho Chairman of tho Executive Com? mittee at Columbia. The papers of thc State arc requested toex tond this notice. HUGn S. THOMPSON, Chairman. M. M. FARROW, B. F. MILLER, Nov 30 _Executive Committee. CLOSING OUT. The undersigned, de? sirous of devoting him? self entirely to the CLOTHING Business, offers for sale his entire stock of DRY GOODS, FANCY ARTICLES, SHOES, etc., at and BELOW COST. MOB nra, One door South Phoenix Office. ?3-Oity Monoy taken at par."g> Nov 8 NOTICK.-The undersigned havo formed a Co-partnorship. and will ho known aa K W SEIBELS A CO. They represent some of tho host FIRE and LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES in tho United Statoe. Wo propose to bo general Land Agents, and will sull or purchase Real Estate anywhere in South Carolina, especially in Columbia. Wo will prosecuto claims hoforo tho Legislature, and tho ronowal of lost bonds or other papera. Persons wishing to sell or buy Beal Estate will do well to communicate with us at Colum? bia. We have several bande?me placcB fur sale. Oflico at Mike Hoko'a Clothing Storo. E. W. HEI B ELS, Dec 2 J. ii. EZELL. r Fine Saddle Pony. By D.C.PELXOTTO ?SON, Auctioneers TO-MORROW (Wednesday) MORNING, at 10 o'clock, ID front of our Auction Store, wo wiH BOll, A No. 1 SADDLE PONY. ALSO, A fine BUGGY and a light SPRING CART. Terms caeb. Deo 13 1 Bacon Sides, Hams, Shoulders. By D.C. PEIXOTTO & SON. Auctioneers TO-MORROW (Wednesday) MORNING, the" Mt h instant, at 10 o'clock, wo will sell, at our Auction Store, without reserve, BACON HIDES, Shoulders, Small S. C. Breakfast Strips, Hams, D. S. BellieB, Lard, Coffee, Flour, Molasses, Soap, Mountain Butter-primo. Herrings, Canned Oysters, Ac., Cheoae, fe tarch, Candles, Sacks Salt. ALSO. Fivo Jars Loirllard'e Macahoy Snuff-fine article, Forty boxoa and barrels fine Buff Mountain Apples. ALSO, Ono fino Piano. Salo positivo. TermB oaeh._Deo 10 Important to Printers sm? Publishers. IWILL sell, at Darlington Court House, on the fir?t Monday in January next, at 12 o'clock m., tho PRESS and MATERIAL of the Darlington Democrat. The Presa is a No. 4 Hoe Press, noarly new, and in splendid working order. Tho supply of material is full and complete. Terms'caeh. Dec 10 51_;_ A. P. LUCAS: DR Y WO OJLTS AND HOLIDAY CDODS NOW OPENING A. SPLENDID STOCK, bought' from every source whore money and energy can procure them, and aold at "LOWEST PRICES" City currrency taken ia oxchango for gooda. XV. O. LOVKA CO., Columbia Hotel Building. W. D. LOVE, B. B. McCREERY._Dec 4 Continually .Arriving. OUR IMMENSE STOCK OF DRY GOODS JE^ECEIYES daily additions, and we aro at present in receipt of tho cheapest and pretti? est lino of DRESS GOODS th fat has been offered thia iieaBon. All goode sold by out? house guaranteed as to price and quality. Nov 10_R. Q. SHIVER. Wall Decorations. ^PLRSONS furnishing Houses in any portion nf thc State would do well to remember that we have a Bpecial HOUSfi- FURNISHING DEPARTMENT, in which we keep a beautiful collection of Wall Paper, Carpets, Oil Cloths, Shades, Cornices, Damask Curtains, Loops, Bauds, Rugs, aud everything pertaining to House-furnishing, in flrst-claBa style. We have a competent man, who will go to any aectiou to fit up our Gooda, and we guarantee bia work. P.. C. SHIVER. Grand Toy Emporium. MCKENZIE'S, Main Slreel, Columbia, S. C., ?WHERE ia offered tho largest and best Bclccled stock of TOYS over brought to this markot. Dealors and others can bo accommodated, Whole? sale or Retail. Old and young, gravo and gay can bo suited from this varied collection. CANDIES of Puro Sugar manufactured dailv. Also, CAKES AND PIES. A fine assortment ol CANNED GOODS just receivingfroni the nest manufactories. I Fresh DATES, Now Crop RAISINS, CITRON and CURRANTS. ALMONDS, and a full lino of ASSORTED NUTS. London BISCUITT and Prince Albort CRACKERS, (imported articles,) pufo and of great benefit to tho sick and oonvaloaent. JELLIES of pnro frnit manufactured and sold at reasonable pricos. 0ct_2r? _ _ JOHN MCKENZIE. GRAIN ! GRAIN ! GRAIN! XV. J. AVIUTMIRE, ?ltKESVILUC.S. C., DEALER til GRAIN and COUNTRY PRO? DUCE of all kinds. Will pay prompt attention to all orders entrusted to his care. Thia is a rare opportunity for Planters and others living along tho lino of tho Greenville and Columbia Railroad, to procuro their Bup pliea at first coat. I only ask a faa* trial, and guaranteo satisfaction._Nov M 3ruo Champagne. 5CASES GOLDEN EAGLE, 5 cases RED CROSS. 1 cask Catawba WINE. Theso wince aro made of tho Soodling Grapes, and aro vory dolicioua. Doc;1_ _JOHN C. BEEPERS. Meals furnished at reasonable boure, at roi.LOCK'S.