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-?SU Interning Foreign Intelligence. TVirjUELiiBnoE, ' December 12. -Tho Emperor is in porfeqt health. He do? ctor ea ho will never re tura to Parin, sup p or ted by military power. The people four times approved hie ?lection, and they alone have tho power to restore him. LONDON, December H.-Hoyles' cot? ton mill at Boldon was barned to-day. Anxiety about the result of the Luxem? burg affair cansos much depression in business. The new German loan is al? ready quoted at a premium. The .Germans have certainly occupied Blois, but the report'that thoy were at Tours is not confirmed. The official report of Phalzburg states that 52 offi? cers, 1,820 men and 63 guns were cap? tured with the fortress. Moutmedy has surrendered. BORDEAUX, December 14.-Rumors are circulating hore that a sortie of greater proportion? than the last has been made from Paris, and has met with unexpected success. LOMBOK, December 14.-Montmedy has surrendered. The capture of La pare is contradicted. Several engagements have occurred in that neighborhood, which were generally favorable to the . French. Prussians havo occupied Con? tres, Mon tr ?chard and Homo run to n, on the Loire. The Moniteur says the French have been re-enforcod at all points. BimtiW, December 14.-The Provincial Correspondence editorially says the bom? bardment of i'aris has again been post? poned, from purely military considera? tions. Tho Prussian Government declares that the great powers concern themselves about Luxemburg, in the face of Luxem? burg's plain violation of guaranteed neu? trality, in the interest of the French. Prussia, thorefore, reserves to itself the full freedom for her future course. HAVRE, December 15.-The Prussians have entirely withdrawn from this sec? tion. The Erie, with arm3 for Franco, from America, sailed from Euglund yesterday, for this port. 300,000 French are dilling at Bordeaux. LIVERPOOL, December 15.-The steam? ship Firo Queen, from ii ow Orleans, col? lided with a bark in Queenstown harbor. Tho Fire Queen put baok to Queenstown and was grounded. HAVANA, December 1G.-Yul tn aseda has assumed tho Captain-Generalship. LONDON, December 15.-It is thought Man t eu Hoi is marching on Cnon aud Cherbourg. Despatches from Havre, however, represent his retreat South? ward as precipitate. A balloon, with mail from Paris, descended at.Houfionr. The supply of gas iu Paris is exhausted. It is announced that Austria wishes to maintain existiug European guarantees, yet, desirous of sparing tho susceptibili? ties of Russia, adheres, without reserva? tion, to tho decision of tho approaching conference, Americu.il Intelligence. WASHINGTON, December 15.-A large number of sugar importers and refiners were before tho Ways aud Meaus Com? mittee to-day. Sheldon, of Louisiana, was present, representing the interests of sugar growers. Tho committee agreed to a modification of tho law, not reducing tho tariff, but simplifying its classifica? tions. Tlie proposed changes, it is thought, will incidentally benefit homo growers, and has tho approval of their representatives here. PITTSDURO, December 1 G.-Frank Bad? ger, a well-kuowu printer, was found dead in his bed to-day. BATH, MAINE, December 1G.-Twenty stores and cloven dwellings were burned to-day. TORONTO, December 1G.-Thc Globe, iu a long editorial, says if our noighbors petulantly, and like spoiled children, will have nothing to do with us, we most get along without them. Grant's own proclamation forbade trespasses, the punishment for which ho complains. NEW YORK, December 1G.-It is pro? posed that every person who may be so inclined shall, on Monday, December 19, 1370, 6et apart a three cent stamp, or the equivalent therefor, for every letter received on that day as a voluntary offer? ing to tho Rolland Hill of America James W. Hale. He is the father of our cheap postage system. Whatever offer? ings are made, may be sent to A. P. M. Roome, Esq., Secretary of the Commit? tee, at New York city. Or, if preferred, address direct to Mr. Hale, G9 Wall Btreet, N. Y. Contributions need not be limited to the above named amount. WASHINGTON, December 1G.-William C lenowith, mathematician and astrono? mer, died at St. Paul. It is stated in Republican circles, that Grant has intimated to the heads of bureaus and departments, that tho disre? gard ?of any recommendations to oflico mado by Carl Sohurz, will not bo re? garded ns a fault. Boutwell knows of no disagreement between himself and the President. Tho Fronch legation here consider tho situation almost hopeless. lu the Senate, Drako resigned, to tnko effect on tho 19th. Sumuer presented a petition of citizens of Now Eugland against tho annexation of tho Dominican. Republic. The Finnuco Committee re? ported adversely to various bills abolish? ing tho income tax. Tho House bili making appropriations for roveuuo cut? ters passed, and goes to tho Prosident. The Son thorn Express Company charter was considered, and an amendment thitt tho franchise shall not extend over twen? ty years, and tho company not bo ex? empt from loc:d taxation by the United States where it operates, was adopted. Tho bill then passed. Drako took tho iloor to reply to Schurz. "Stabbing tho Republican party in cold blood," "De? vilish conspiracy," were among the milder epithets of Drake's denunciation of Schurz. Schurz made a brief reply. Morton offered n resolution requesting the President to communicate to tho Senate all information in his possession relative to organized bodies ot* disloyal ami evil disposed noreena in thc State of 1^mmm~m BSSSSS^BOfifi.,i North Carol i um which havo in view or threaten resistan?Q " to tho execution of the I??VTS cf -tho'United States, or the de? nial to United States I oitiXens of their equal protection of the laws end their rights under the Constitution ; nod, also, what murders and outrages, for political purposes, have been committed hy such organizations. The resolution was adopt? ed. Adjourned to Monday. In tho House, the Oommitteo on Claims reported adversely to the' claims of J. Ross Browne, lately Minister to China. A bill for the relief of Henry Ewell, of Baton Rouge, pasaed, and goes to the President. A bill restoring to the estato of Samuel Muller, of Virginia, 811,000, for stocks and bonds Bold under illegal confiscation, was pussed. The Reconstruction Committee reported a hill relieving a number of persons named; passed by lil to 53. A bill from the Ways and Means Committee to amend an Act relative to tho collection of duties on sugar was passed. Adjourned to Monday. The Senate confirmed Pleasanton. R. R. Butler, of the First District of Tennessee, was indicted by the grand jury hero, to-day, for forging, iu signing the sames of .pensioners to documents, whereby ho obtained the pension mouey due them. A hench warrant wan issued, and he will bo arrested to-morrow. Sir Edward Thornton hns received 85,000 for tho widows nnd orphans of the crow of the Oneida, quietly contri? buted by seventy British subscribers, headed by Earl Shaftsbury. PROVIDENCE, December 1G.-Burglars, in attempting to rob a bank in North Kiugston, burned the bank and towu records of 180 years. ALBANY, December 16.-The river i: full of floating ice. AUGUSTA, December 1G.-There was t light fall of snow to-daj'. RICHMOND, December 1G.-Georg* Davis, a millionaire, of this city, diet this morning. The Legislature, to-duy, passed a join resolution, instructing Seuntors an? requesting Representatives of Virgini; in Congress to vote for a general uni nest; bill, removing nil political disabilities It was adopted with but one disseutiui vote. . NEW YORK, December 10.-Brocks way, thc alleged counterfeiter, was die charged uuder Ibo statute of limitation A bund of negroes fired upou the Coi: servntives ut St. Augustine, Floridt while tho latter were celebrating thoi victory. KI.VANCIAI, AND tUMMEttCIAl.. COLUMBIA, S. C., December 17.-Sah of cotton, yesterday, 101 bales-mit diing 13c. "^LONDON, December 15-Noon.-Coi sols 91^8- Bonds 8S%. LONDON, December 15-E vening. - Consols 91;\<. Bonds 88.l.j. LiVERrooL, December 15-Noon. Cotton opens dull-uplands 8'.4; Orlcul LIVERPOOL, December 15-Evening. - Cotton-uplands S .'.j'; Orleans 8}w@8;? sales 12,000 bale.?; export and specul tion 2,000. NEW Youie, December 1G-Noon. Flonr and wheat quiet and uuehauge Mess pork inactive-old 21.00. Cotti quiet and steudv-Unlands 15; Orient 15}?(W\G; sales "1,500 halos. Freigh quiet. Stocks very excited. Money and upwards. Sterling-long 9J?; sho 10. Gold 10%. Bonds !}.{. 7 P. M.-Cotton steady-sales 4,8 bales, ut 15. Flour-Southern in m derate request ; common to good ext 6.10(0)6.15; good to choice G.55(7?<8.2 Whiskey tinner, at 94(?94,'.j. Who quiet, and slightly in favor of buyers winter red and amber western 1.43(a) 1.-1 Corn firmer-old 74(7r7G. Mesa po nominal-old 21.00; new 19.50. Bc quiet. Lard dull. Freights quit Money irregular and high all day, b closed at 7 in currency, Sterling 0J?' 9I4. Gold 10;>J@103.i. Goverumer weak all day. Southerns dull and stead Teunesees-old 01??; new GO^. Nor Caroliuns-old 44; now 21'-o. BALTIMORE, December 1G.-Flour iii and active. Wheat unchanged. Cc firm but scarce-white 73@74; yelli 72@74. Provisions flat. Mess po 20.??. Clear ribs 13;4 ; shoulders ll hams 18. Lard 13@13K. Whiskey ? Cotton-receipts of tho week 4,370 bal sates of tho week 3,305; stock 10,212. NORFOLK, December 3 6.-Cotton dull middling 13%? 18%; sales 200 bales; ccipts 2,093; stock 9,245; receipts of t week 13,709; sales of tho week 1,310. BOSTON, December 16.-Cotton dui middling 15; sales 300 bales; recei] G80; stock 5,500; receipts of tho we 4,903; sales of tho week 1,700. CINCINNATI, Decembor 16.-Flour 1 changed. Corn dull and lower, at i Mess pork 18.50. Lard 11@12. Sho ders 10%; sides 13(0)13^. Tobacco fi and scarce. Whiskey drooping, nt ! LOUISVILLE, December. 1G.-Baggi quiet. Hemp and flax 2G;?@27. Flt quiet. Com dull. Provisions qui Mess pork 19.50. Shoulders 11J-.?; cl sideslip. Lard 12. Whitkey 87??> MoniXiH, DecomborlG.-Cotton quie middling 14; sales 1,200 bales; recei 4,988; stock G02; receipts of tho wi 19,783; sales of tho week 1,470. SAVANNAH, December 1G.-Cottou fair demand-middlings 14;'?; recei 4,813 bales; stock 77,193; receipts of week 28,947; sales of thu week 10,00t AUOUSTA, December 1G.-Cottou fair demand, but market weak, at 13* 13% for middlings; sales 1,170 ba receipts 1,500. CHARLESTON, December 1G.-Cot steady ami in good demand-middli 14,'.! ; sales 800 bules; receipts1,819; st 30.U54; receipts of tho week 13,582; s? of the week 7,800. WILMINGTON, December 1G.-Cot weak-middlings 13i4'; sales 43 bales; ceipts 3?5; stock 1,058; receipts of week 2,219; sales of tho week 501. GALVESTON, Decembor 1G.-Col steady aud in fair demand-good o nary . 12J? * recente'' 2.?11 baie** s??s l.lOO^stouk 30,270; reoeiptao? tho week 10,80*; Sn?r? o" tue week 7,144. N?w ORLEANS, DOGOrnbor 16.-Cotton steady and in fair demand-middlings ! sales 7,000 bales; stock 167,110; receipts of the week 63,570. Flonr an ohanged. Corn dull-white 66. Mess pork dull, nt 22.00. Bacon-shoulders 14K@15J?; hams 19@24. Lard dull and lower-tierce 12>?; kog 14. Prime sugar 0%@1O??. Molasses 56@57. Whiskey 97)?@1.05. Prime coffee 17>?@ 17V.<. WHOliESALK PRICKS CURAKNT. OOB.BE0TED w KEELY DT THE BOARD OF TB ADE. APPLES, $mu.l 0002 00 fl4oLA8SE8,Ouba,3505O BAOOINQ.25035 Now Orl'ns 9U01 00 BALK ROPE, Manil,@26 Sugar H'eo.^O?! 10 N.Y.orWeaWIb 8012 NAILS, $ kog5 5O0G 00 BUTTE?,North. 40050 ! ONIONS. $busl 7502 00 Country, y lb.25?35 OiL,Korosone,g45?&0 BACON. Hams.. .22025 I Machinery.. 75? l 00 Shies, ~e) lb.. 14017 | SPECIE, Oold ?1 10 Shoulders... 126014.. Silver. 01 05 CANDLES, Sporm40?70 * POTAT'S, IT?BI 0002 00 Adamantine lbl8?20 i ? Sweet, bim 70090 COTTON YABNI 3001 40 RICE, Carolina? 8J09 CoTTON.Stct M,13@13i ! SnoT.-fcibag. 2 5002 55 Middling_13J01-1 i SALT, Liverp.22002 25 Low Midl'g,.... 121 SOAP, tylb,.80 9 Good Orduv,_ll ? , SPIUITS, Alcohol,gl7 50 Ordinary. ll ! Brandv . .4 00012 00 CHEESE, E.D.lh. 20025 Oin ..".2 0007 5n jfactorv.1G022 ; Rum.2 0007 10 COKFEE, Rio, $ IL 18024 '? Whiskey.. .18504 00 Laguayra_2402G ? SUOAB, Crus ft P1G0OO Java.80033 Brown.12000 FLOUB.CO. 700010 00 STAncu, "Ijlll)... 91? 10 Northern.700?ll 00 j TEA,Groen lb 1000200 GRAIN, Com 1 0501 20 I Black, . . .1 0001 10 Wheat ... .1 4001 50 [ ToilACCO, ChW.GO?! 00 Oats. 75@90| Smokiug.lb..5O01 00 Pea? .... 1 0501 15 I Vi NEO An, Wine,.00050 HAY, North, Ti'cwt.2 00' French_ @170 HIDES,Dry, %<lbi2}?i8 I WINK, Cham.25030 00 Green.?H I Port, |)gal30??5 80 LAUD, $)lh_ lGf?J18 Sherry... S 500 6 00 LIME, V bbl. 2 6502 75 ' Madeira.. '2 50?fi 70 "________. A LOT OF Fancy Articles, SUITABLE ron PRESENTS, Will be Bold nt cost, at E. E. JACKSON'S. Dun 17 ti_ State of South Oarolina-Newberry Co. COU HT OF COMMON FLEAS. Catharine Boazman and others, vs. William W. lionzmau, Administrator, and others. IT appearing to tho satisfaction of tho Court that Francis G. Spearman and Frunces W. Spearman, his wife, and Joseph IV. Boazmaii, resille beyond the limite ot this Stat i, it waa ordered, that they be made partios d?tendant in thc above stated case, hy the publication of the notice required by law. Therefore, if they do not plead, answer or ?l?mur to the complaint filed within his weeks from this dato, the same will be taken pro oonfesso against them. TUOS. M. LAKE, C. C. P. N. C. NEWUIUU-.Y C. H..S. C.__ Dee 17 Hi Fire Crackers. Ki V BOXES Gold Chop FIRE CRACKERS, Ol 9 for sale low. E. HUPE. Dec 13_ _ New Raisins, Figs, Citron, &c 1 f\i\ WHOLE, halt and quarter boxes 1UU new LAYER RAISIN? and CITRON, 50 half drums Smyrna FIOS, English Walnuts, Pecans, Brazil Nuts and Almonds, fresh and for t-alr low. Dec 13 EDWARD HOPE. For Sale. 25 HEAD of good SADDLE and ll ARNESS HORSES* ALSO, FOUR MUI E TEAM, with Wagon and Har :ss complote. TermH cash. Inquire of Dee 13 JOHN ll. HUBBARD. Central National Bank. SUBSCRIPTION LISTS to stock in the CEN TKAL NATIONAL RANK of Columbia will be dopositcd for a few dajs with the following partios: Mesara. Copeland A Reardon, Messrs. Bryan A McCarler, and A. G. Hrenizer, Esq. Those wishing to take stock will do well to call at once, as there is only a limited amount to be taken before organizution. Deo 13 Just Received. ALOT of lino white CABBAGE; five boxes of MOUNTAIN APPLES junt received at W. D. SCHOENBERG'S, Corner \*S abbington and Assembly streets. Dec 15_ One of the Most Profitable Investments KOW OFFERED IX TEE MARKET. WILL bo sold low. a valuable FARM of ?FIFTY-FIVE ACRES, three miles from 'tho city, lying on tho Asylum Road, and near tho Charlolto and Augusta Railroad. Thia ia a very desirable place. It contains 20 acres well timbereel, anet tho remainder is un dor fence, and will produce line cotton and corn. It is very healthy, nud has on it a splendid spring of water, 'lhere is a good Dwelling of eight rooms, with all necessary out-buildings. For further information, apply to JonN T. SLOAN, Jr., No. 8 Law Range, Columbia, who will show plat of Land nud negotiate sale of place. Dec 14 5 FOB. ?Alum, THE ASHMORE MANSION AND HOME FARRS, IN A MUS ll SON COURT HOUSE, 8. C. Tn IS splendid RESIDENCE and elogant FARM, formerly tho residence of Hon. J. D. Ashmore, M. C., is now offered for salo. The Mansion contains ton largo, square, up? right rooms, ?nisbod in modem stylo. There aro throe Kitchens, or Servants' Houses, a largo Storo House, good Carriage House and Btablo, lino Dairy, largo Poultry Yard, with extensivo Fowl House and other appointments, anet all other necessary out? buildings. lu front of the Iiouso isa handsome Gar? den, well stocked with valuable imported trees, and plants and dowers, many ? f which were brought by Col. Ashmore from tho Govern? ment CoiiBorvatories in Washington. Tho Farm contains eighty-liv?- acres of very productivo Land, anti has been, during the past season, in a high state of cultivation. Where cotton was planted, a bale waa made to tho acre, and live acres produced 120 bush ols of corn. For terms of sale and other particulars, ad dress D. H. SlLCOX, Wholesale Furniture Warorooma, Dec 13 43_Charleston, 8. C. New Orleans Syrup. "J ?~\ BBLS. choiro now crop Now Orleans LV/ SYRUP, just received and for sale bv . Peel_J. A T. R. AGNEW. ' LU HANK HILLS ami IU L'11LATKL? CURUHttrCY bought and Bold bv ov 23 (imo D. GAMBR1LL, Broker. O AND IILIIAY CHIS NOW OPENING A. SPLENDID STOCK, bought from every source whero money and energy can procure them, and sold at "LOWEST PRICES" City currrency taken in exchange for gooda. \V. D. LOVE &. CO., Columbia Hotel Building. W. D. LOVE, B. B. McOREERY._Dec 4 NEW STORE. THE subscriber would re? spectfully inform his friends and old customers iiiat ho baa re-established himself in thc GENERAL GROCERY BUSI? NESS, at his old stand, (No. 199,) whero ho will bo pleased to show and sell to purchasers a complete stock of new fancy and substan? tial OOODS, carefully selected. Ilichardeou street, I3rst square South of old Market corner. ORLANDO Z. BATES. Dec 1 Smo Announcement ! "\7?7"E aro now in receipt of oar fourth in YV etahnent of DRY GOODS thia fall, completo in all dopartments, at the LOWEST PRICES OF THE DAY. Special attention ia called to onr charming variety of . F?RS, SHAWLS AND CLOAKS. Careful inspection and comparison desired. N. B.- Wo have on hand a io w moro or thoso Ladies' SUITS, very natty. Wo have marked them down within tho reach of all buyers. Call and look at them. Wo aro also Agents for tho best Cotton Yarn and Batting. Mcrohants supplied at factory prices. PORTER & STEELE, Dec 2 Main Dtrcet. Champagne. K CA.BES GOLDEN EAGLE. .J 5 cases KED CROSS, 1 cask Catawba WINE. Thoso wines aro mado of tho Boodling Grapes, and aro very delicious. J)cc 1_ JOHN C. 3EEGERS. . California Seed Oats. ?LC\C\ BUSHELS PRIME CALIFORNIA OUU SEED OATS, for salo by Oct 9 EDWARD HOPE. 8TJLL LOWER: -o 12,000 LBS. BACON, 500 BBLS. FLOUR, 500 BUSHELS CORN, 150 SACKS SALT, 100 BBLS. WHISKEY, -aJ-fc Friglitfully ?ruol IF? rice JS?. Aleo, have just niB.le LARGE AUDITIONS tb our stock of HARD WARE, in all ita variety, which wo oller at unprecedented prices. Wo oxpoctCd to havo been in our new Store ere tho arrival of these Qooda, and, being disappointed, they will bo offered BELOW THE MAKE ET. L?RICK & LOWRANCE. Dec 17 H. E. NICHOLS & CO., ^ESTABLISHED 1845. -tt Oldest and Leading Insurance Agency Of Central and Northern South Carolina. NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Of London and Edinburg. Incorporated 1S00. Assets in Gold, $1-1,200,000. HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY, Of Hartford, Conn. Incorporated 1810. Assets, $2,100,000. CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Of New York. Incorporated 1852. Assets, ?2,339,122. SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY, Of New York. Incorporated 1S5G. Assets, $2,017,800. GEORGIA HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, Of Columbus, Ga. Incorporated 1850. Assets, $500,000. THE above are among tho oldest and best established Companies in Hie country. Their am]ile Assets and the repu lat iou they have long since acquired as pmnjit nn?jair dealing Companies, aro tho bc*t guarantees of their safety and honorable conduct in the future. LOSSES adjusted and paid at this Agency. Insure with H. E. NICHOLS & CO., Nov 13 3mo Ofiicc in Savings' Bank Building, Columbia, S. C. NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS LOU COLD WEATHER, AT J. H. & M. L. KINARD'S. TN anticipation of a largely increased demand for DESIRABLE GOODS, we havo made prc paratioDs in timo, and arc now receiving additions of thu most uaoful WINTER GOODS, which we offer at our popular low prices. Our object in advertising is not to puff the advantages wo possess; but simply to inform the public, and particularly strangers, visitors and those who roaido in our city during the winter, that they csu fiud any article they may need in DRY GOODS -K ESTABLISHMENT. The following heads will give home idea of the stork we offer for H?ile SILKS, NOTIONS, French Merinos, Trimmings, Poplins, Fur (Japes, Empress Cloths, Fur Mufla, Amures, Fur Cuffs, Scotch Plaids, Fur Sets, Black Alpacas, Cloaks, Mourning Goods, Shawls, Hosiery, Knit Good.-?, Gloves) B?douines, Laces, Arabs, Embroideries, Carpets, Rugs. " I Towellings, Oil Cloths, I Linens, Window Shades, Ladies' Under Vests. Cornices, Ladies' Drawers, Damask, (lentY Under Vests, Lace Curtains, Gent's Drawers, Swiss Curtains, Gent's Shawls, Caasimcres, Cent's Towelling, Flannels, Ruge, White Goods, ? Carriage Rugs. Long Cloths, ftc, Ac., Ac. Nov 'JO Au o t 4.<?X3L $?k\&,?*s> m. B?eruTs ?axe. Bichar? Tozer vs. Robert McDongal. BY virtue, of an execution and attachment in tho above stated oaae, I ?ill sell, on tho FI HST MONDAY in January next, at P. F. Frazee'e lot, on Washington street, next to the Maaonio Dall, one STATIONARY EN? GINE; levied on aa the property of Robort McDongal, at tho ault of Richard Tozer vs. Robert McDongal. The abovo will bo aold at the risk and coats of James McDongal, the former purchaser. Terms cash. P. F. FR AZ EE, S. R. C. Dec 17 m th_ Sheriff's Salo. Loapbart A Sloan vs. Richard Babb. BY virtuo of a warrant to aeizo and sell the crop of the defendant in the above stated caso, directed to mo by D. B. Miller, Olerk of the Circuit Court for Richland County, and in pursuanoe of an Act of the General Assembly of South Carolina, ontitled "An Act to secure advances for agricultural purposes," I will soil, on tho FIRST MONDAY in January next, in front of tho Court Boose in Columbia, within tho legal hours, the following property, viz: A lot of SEED COTTON, supposed to be about 700 or 800 pounds. 1G0 pounds Hay and Shucks. 8 bushels Cotton Seed. 4 " Corn, and 1 Mulo. Tonne cash. T. F. FRAZEE, 8. R. C. Dec 17 m.h_ Sheriff's Sales. Hallie F. Ray vs. Frank Weston: Sallie F. Bay ??. Monday Taylor; and Sallie F. Ray vs. William Taylor. BY virtue of warrants to seize and Bell the crops of tho sovoral defendants in tho abovo stated cases, directe^ io mo bj D. E. Miller, Esq., Clerk of tho Circuit Court for Richland County, and in pursuance of an Act of the General 'Assembly of South Carolina, entitled "An Act to securo advances for agri? cultural purposes, I will soil, on tho first MON? DAY in January next, in front of tho Court House in Columbia, within the legal hours, the following property, viz: Six bales of Fodder, five bales of Hay, and ono bale of Cotton, levied on as thc crop of Frank Weston. ALSO, Thrco bales of Cotton, levied on as thc crop of Monday Taylor. ALSO, Thrco hales of Cotton, levied on as the crop ot William Tavlur. Terms cash." P. F. FRAZEE, S. R. C. Deo 17 mth_ Notice. WILL bo sold at auction, on the ground, at 2 o'clock P. M., December 23, tho LIBRARY, consisting of 328 volumes, and BUILDING; also, one CLOCK and fifteen assorted SCHOOL BOOKS-tho property ot the 8th Regiment United States Infantry. Terms cash on day of salo. ROBERT F. BATES, Lieutenant 18th Infantry, in charge. Dec n_ Magnificent Estate to be Hold. HOLMES & MACBETH, Auctioneers. Will bo sold on TUESDAY, tho 20th day of December inst., in front of tho Old Custom House, Charlufcton, S. C., All that DHU TRACT OF LAND, known as the "Hampton Plantation," formerly thojpro perty of Col. Frank Hampton, situate in Rich? land County, about fivo miles from tho city of Columbia, the track of the South Carolina Railroad passing through it, containing 3,521 acres, moro or less; said tract being composed of 2,444 Bottom and 1,077 High Land. The im? provements consist of a flue Dwelling, Stables and out-buildiugs in Pine Land; also, a large Barn, and ample accommodations for labor? ers, with fine water power. Tlace under oui* tivation. This Plantation has a fino reputa? tion for Cotton and Providions, and the pastu? rage is considered the finest East of the Mis? sissippi River. Full particular? will ho fur? nished to any persons desiring to purchase. TERMS-One-third cash; balance in two, three and four yearn; interest at seven per cent, per annum, payable annually; credit portion to be secured by bond of tho pur? chaser and mortgage of tho property. Pur? chaser to pay us tor all necessary papers and .(lamps._ Deo 0,8.15,16,17 Three Desirable Cottages. By D.C. PEIX0TT0 & SON, Auctioneers. ON tho FIRST MONDAY in January next, 1871, at lt) o'clock, in front of thc Court House in this city, wo will sell, THREE DESIRABLE COTTAGES; Cottage No. 1, at the corner of Winn and Laurel streets, measuring on Laurel street til) feet front, moro or less, and running ha -k on Winn street 203 feet, moro or Ieee. Tho abovo Cottage contains four fine rooms, ana all necessary out-buildings upon the lot. Cottage No. 2. West of the above, contains the same number of rooms, and lot of the samo dimensions, with all Heceesary out? buildings. Cottage No. 3, Weet of the above, contain? ing the same number of rooms, and lot of thc same dimensions, with all necessary out? buildings, bounded on the Weet by estate of Taylor. All of the abovo Cottages are bound? ed "on tho North by estate of Taylor. Tho abovo property cnn be treated for pri? vately before the day of sale. TKUMS or SALK.-One-half cash; balanco in twclvo mon tbs, aecured by bond, bearing in? terest at seven per cent, nor annum, and mortgage of tho property-tho property to be insured and policv assigned. Deo 9,11,14,17,20,23,27,Jan 1_ Desirable Real Estate. ByD.C.PElXOTTO&SON, Auctioneers. ON THE FIRST MONDAY in January next, 1871. at 10 o'clock, in front of the Court House, in this citv, wo will Boll, All that LOT, with tbo two-story BRICK BUILDING thereon, situated ou Richardson atreet, measuring thereon 52 feet, mord or lens, and running back 208 feot, moro or less, bounded on the West by Richardson etreot; on the East by tho Rev. J. J. O'Connell; on the North by Kichaid Weam; on tho South by Hov. J. J. O'Connell. ALSO, All that Vacant LOT, adjoining tho above, measuring 52 feet front, and running kack 208 feet, more or lo?*, bounded on tho North by Rev. J. J. O'Connell; on tho South by State of South Carolina; on tho Went by Richardson street; on the East by Rov. J. J. O'Connell. ALSO, All that LOT, with tho Brick Dwelling, wbero tho Bcv. J. J. O'Connell now reside?, on Sumter street, measuring t bereen 101, and running back 208 feet, moro or less, hounded on tho North by Richard Woarn, on tho South by Stato of South Carolina; on tho West by iiov .T. j. O'Connell; on tho E-ct Ly Sumter Htroct. Ti.im.s OF BALK-One-half cash; balanco in twelve months, secured by bond bearing inte? rest at Beven per cent, per annum, ?nd mort? gage of tho property. Buildings to bo insured and policy assigned. The above property can bo treated for pre? vious to day of sale. Dec 9111117202327jil a 25 Cents for Cotton. MESSRS. L?RICK ils LOWRANCE havrng purchased tho right to manufacture John G. Ham's improved SEED and MANURE DROPPER, for Richland, would call tho atten? tion of all farmers using fertilizers and re? quest an examination of thia planter-tho best and moat porfoct ever yet invented; hav? ing taken tho premium at the Georgia and Alabama State Fairs. Tho undersigned are prepared to furnish any quantity of I'IOWB, Cotton Planter.-? and Plow Handles, at a low liguro. Everv variety of Agricultural Imple? ments on band. L?RICK ,? LOWRANCE. Dee Si