The daily phoenix. (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, December 31, 1871, Image 3

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,v _ . ' LONDON^ Deoember 80.-The Prince ol Wales' rest is disturbed st times bj pair from swelling above the hip] his candi , tien otherwise oontinnes to improve. ?i ST. PSTHBSBUBO, December 80.-Tin Bassisn steamship Kuma foonderod ix the Caspian Sea, and all aboard lost Sile had 1,000,000 roubles aboard. LONDON, Deoember 80.--Tho shh Edward foundered off Falmouth. Al lost. The ship Pye. from Wilmington, witt aoirgo of 8,200 barrels of turpentine was bnrned while lying at . Sooth End on the Thames. . The loss of her cargi . bas a material effect upon prices of tur . pentine upon this market. The Times, in its review of the yeal 1871, devof ea considerable space to oom menta on Grant's message to Congress The inference is drawn therefrom, tha the neutrality whioh the United State has so far maintained with regard to Cu bah affairs, may soon be exohanged fo more active policy. To this the Time finds no objection, and even goes BO fa as fe declare it best that Coba should b J* separated frbrh Spain. . PAMS, December 80.-The Assembl; agreed to increase the note circulation o the Bank ot France 400,000,000f. GLASGOW, December 80.-While large road, wagon, propelled by Blears andcarryiDg heavy boilora, was passin through the streets, to-day, surrounds and followed by a throng of children one Of the boilers exploded. J Five chi dren Ware killed outright, and seven s badly injured that their reoovery i ? doubtful. The dead and injured wei . frightfully mutilated. American InuillBeuoa. Nsw YORK, Deoember 30.-Hem Sherwood has been oleotod a director < the Erie Railroad, otes Tweed, r?sign?e The Tammany Hall Committee mei to-night, to re-organize. There is mac sympathy expressed for Tweed; S we ney's name is derided. Inspectors hw been appointed, and primaries fixed f< early in Janoary. Among those presen were Tom Fields, Jastioe Sh and loy ac Judge Bernard. Tho Delta Psi had a commemorate dinner; many Southern chapters, we represented. It is stated that the steamer Florii arrived off Nassau, with the loss of h fore-top mas i;, and was towed into po for repairs.. Mayor Hall's journal-The Leader has been discontinued. Tweed's son-Richard M. Tweed testified, while being examined as bondsmen, that he was worth $1,200,0( A. Wall street broker, named Chas. Allon, sues James Fisk, Jr.,.and J Goold, for false imprisonment. T objout, Alien alleges, waB to snppress i evidence regarding black Friday. I mages are claimed at 850,000. Panama advices state that tho be . Hunter has been wrecked, but that t crew were, sa ved. Central America aaiet. Ex-President Melgarejo, of 1 vis, has been assassinated by his BI in-law, in Lima; both were exiles. Th earthquakes in. Arequipa. SALT LAKB. Deoember 80.-The setl meats on Big and Little Oottonwc bave been baned by the snow and ms lives lost. Many hair-breadth ea ca; occured. The snow was from ten fifty feet deep. A snooesaion of sui bau and rain oontinnes. James E. May, the alleged default Secretary of State of Oregon, has b arrested here. LITTLE ROOK, Deoember 80.-Tho 1 by fire is $500,000, All quiet in Chicot County, bot one ness pervades all classes. It is uni stood the Governor will send a port of his guard to take the place of sheriff and hold Lake Village till < fldenoe is restored. SAN FBANOTBCO, Deoember 30. rain continues; over nineteen int have fallen. Disguised men out the levee near rysville, by whioh 200 feet were wei away. Marysville is threatened wi flood. Nsw YORK, Deoember 80.- Oonno bail is still deficient. His release is probable before the latter part oi week. Federal Commissioner Osborn de a motion to dismiss the complaint agi Federal Bank Examiner Callender. Jay Gonld, arrested upon the su Allen, has been released upon pi until next week, when he will fm bail in $85,000. A warrant for Fisk found, him with small-pox. WASHINGTON, Deoember 30. Commissioner of Internal Revenue nies that a tax must be paid npon dende declared out of the earniui the year 1871, and upon interest coupons representing interest whio orued in that year, even thongh dividends are not deolared, or the rest is not payable, until after Deco 81, 1871, and that corporations men ed in section 15, of the Aot of Jul 1870, should withhold the tax froi holders of their notes and bonds. The Post Office Committee ot House will recommend $5,000 fine ?ear's imprisonment, for straw bi or postal routes. Probabilities-The barometer wil bably fall rapidly to-night, in the id States, with increasing North-ea winds, veering to South-east oi ooaat. The low barometer in low move rapidly Eastward over Ohio brisk South-east winds on the lakes; rising temp?rature and rain Son th-westerly winds, are probat Sunday in the G alf States; Sou winds in the Sooth Atlantlo States material ohange in the weather. MATAHOBAS, Deoember 80.-I Indian depredations in Texas, Lardo, are proved to have been mitted by Kiokapoos from Mexi affidavit famished the United Oolleotor at Lardo, by Mexican of The commandant of the revolut forcee occupying the frontier has < to allow a narooing party from Te cross into Mexioo snd follow and ] the Indians, who are camped nc border, with large quantities of * ?took._ Oolumbia Building and Loan A tion. THE regular monthly mooting of lumbla Building and Loan ABB will be held In. Temperance Hall, T BOW (Monday) EVENING, at 7 o'olo Order ? f the President. Peo 811 A. G. BRENIZER, Beer Boarding. MIBB CORDELIA MORDECAI, Cc 8. C.. annonnoes that her oi Sent. South-west oornor of Sumter a reeta, Is prepared to accommodate CBS, permanent and transient, wi taste and comforts of the most fi will be guaranteed. Deo 31 jgs vir-rp tf'lnmnelRrt anti Comiti.rclnl. NKW YOBK, December 80-Noon. I r lour and oom ???U?QKVU. Wheat quiet and unohangen. Pork qoiet-new I mess 14.B0@15.00. Lard steady, at 9% Cotton firmer-uplands 20; Or Ileana 20^; sales 223 bales. Freights dull. Stocks strong and active. Gold j steady, at 9. Governments very steady. Money 'easier, at 7, gold. Exchange long 9>?. ehortOJ?. 7 P. M.-Cotton firm; sales 980 balee j - op'anda 20; Orleans 20% Floor quiet ??ad unchanged. Wheat2@8o. better winter red Western 1.56@1.59. Corn scarce and in moderate export demand, at 76@78. Pork heavy-new 14.60. Lard-kettle 9%. Freights dull. Money closed tight, at 7-gold to 1-16 commis Ision. Sterling nominal, at 9%. Gold 9@9??. Governments strong and higher -62s 10States doll, but very firm. Ton nee sees 63%; new 68%. Virginias 60; new 60. Louisianas 60; new 50; levees 70. Georgias 70. Alabamas 92; 5s 72. North Carolinas 31; new 12. South Carolinas 49; new 24%. Sales of I cotton for fntnre delivery, laat evening, j 8,200 bales, as follows: December 19 5-16, 19&; January 19%, 19%; February 19 15-16, 20, 20%, 20 1-16; March 20%; April 20 7-16, 20%, 20%; May 20 9-16; ! June 20%. Sales to-day 2,900 bales, as follows: January 19%, 19 ll-lo, 19%; February 20 1-16; March 20.%; May 20&. BALTIMORE, December 80. - Cotton firm-middling 19%; receipts 314 bales; j exports 105 j's a les 197; stock 2,772. LOUISVILLE, December 30.-Bagging quiet and firm, at 13@14. Flour firm family extra G>?. Corn-small business, at 50@55. Pork firm, at 18.50. Bacon unchanged. Hams active-fancy sugar cured 13%@14. Lard quiet. Whiskey 191. CINCINNATI. December 30.-Flour dall J and drooping-family 6.50@6.75. Corn firm, at 57. Pork-fall prices asked, bot no demand-13.50. Lard 8%@9%. Bacon-demand light and holders Arm shoulders 6%; sides 7%(2)7%. Whiskey declining-90. AUGUSTA, December 30.-Cotton quiet and steady-middling 18%; receipts 1800 bales; sales 580. CHARLESTON, December 30.-Cotton firmer-middling 19; receipts 1,163 bales;. exports 1,466; salea 600; stock 33,319. WILMINGTON, December 30.-Cotton I steady-middling 19; stock 6,303. SAVANNAH, December 30. -Cotton demand active-middling 19@19%; re? ceipts 2,961 bales; sales 3,100; stock 86,889. GALVESTON, December 30.-Cotton strong-good ordinary 18%@18%; re? ceipts 1,471 bales; exports 174; sales 1,200; stook 47,405. MOBILE, December 30.-Cotton firm middling 18%; receipts 1,343 bales; sales 1,200; stock 59,788. Nsw OiiLEANH, December 30.-Cotton -middling 19%@19%; receipts 7,361 bales; exports 4,870; Bales 800; stock 172,707. Floor and corn unchanged. Pork firmer-mess 14.60(5)14,75. Bacon dull and nnohacged. Sugar in good de-1 mand-inferior 6@6% ; common to good oommon 6%@7%; fair to fully fair 7%@8%; prime 9@9%. Molasses-! demand fair-inferior 20(5)25; common 92; ohoioe 1.02%. Coffee-ordinary to primo 18%(3)2Q%. LONDON, December 80-Noon.-Con-1 sols 92%. Bonds 92%. I FRANKFORT, December 30.-Bonds 96. PAHIS, December 29.-Bentes55f. 95o. LrvBBPOOii, Deoembor 29-3 P. M. Cotton morket closed._ Thread. AOOOD assortment of best Sowing Ma? chine TH BEAD, at the Wheeler A Wilson Oflico, two doors below Puucsix Office, Main atreot._ Dec 31 2* Palmetto Fire Engine Company. THE members will appoar at the Engine Honse, in full winter uni .forni, foi Annual Parade, on TDE8 -DAY AFTERNOON, at half-past 8 I o'clock. They will also attend the annual meeting, in tho EVENING, at 7 o'clock. By order: Doo 311_T. P. P?B8E. Secretary. Notice. THE Oolnmbia Israelite Association is re? quested to moot punctually at tho Tem? perance Hall, THIS (Bunday) MORNING, at 10 o'olesk, fer the purpose of installing the Lodge of the Independent Order of Bani Berith. Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves accordingly. By order of the Pre? sident. PHILIP EPSTEIN, Deo 311*_'_Becretary. Citizens' Savings Bank of S. G. ALL HAVINGS DEPOSITS mado in thia Bank on or before the 5th day of each calendar month will bear intorest for that month as if deposited on tho lat instant. J. O. B. SMITH, Deo 314_Assistant Cashier. j True Brotherhood Lodge No. 84, A.F.M. A THE Rogular Communication of True "./^^Brotherhood Lodge, No. 84, will be T^^hold TO-MORROW (Monday) EVEN? ING;, at Masonic Hall, at 7 o'clock. Members will come propared lo pay their dues. By order W. M. G. M. WALKER. Soo'y. Deo 31_1_ Dividend No. 7. CAROLINA NATIONAL BANK OF COLUMBIA, H. C., Do com bor 30, 1871. THE Board of Directors of the Carolina ' National Bank of Columbia, 8. C., have declared a semi-annual DIVIDEND of six ncr cent, on its capital stock, free of all United States, State, County and municipal taxation, payablo on and after the 1st day of January, 1872. W. B. G ULICK, Cashier, fir Union copy throe times. Deo 31 3 Dividend Notice. CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK, CoLO&imA, 8. O., December 20,1871. AT a meeting of tho Directors of this Bank, bold to-day, tho following resolution waa passed : Resolved. That a DIVIDEND OF SIX PER CENT., (free from all taxes,) on the Capital Stock of thia Bank, bo doolarod out of tho profits for Gi? aix months ending 1st Janu? ary, 1872, and that TWO PER GENT. ADDI? TIONAL on said Capital Stook ho taken from tho remainder of said profits, and carried to the credit of Surplus Fnnd. Tho Dividonds will be paid on and after tho 1st January promimo, at tho Banking Honso, in the city of Columbia. Dee 81 a_A. G. BRENIZER. Oaahier. 8eegers' Beer is Pnre. [T don't oontain Coooculns Indiens Fisb norries to make sleepy or headache. -1872. I will sell all my stock o? DRY GOODS and NOTIONSj at greatly reduced prices, from this date, as both mo? ney and room are want? ed for a large stock of Spring Goods. Great bargains will be of fer ed C. r. JAOBCSOMT. Go and inspect the English and French toa, dinner and chamber sets, selling for one-half their value, nt D. C. Poixotto & Son's. Counoil Proceedings-Recess. COUNCIL O HAMB KB, G?uvM?M?t S. C., Dov. 27,1871. Council re-assembled at 7.80 P. M. COMMUNICATIONS, AO. Application of Wm. Williams, for po? sition as assistant policeman. Beoeived I as information. Proposal of J. M. Roach, to lease oity I lot on Circular Road, near Laurel and Assembly streets. Referred to Commit-1 tee on Streets. Petition of Gooree B. Oreen, for per? mission to tue small steam engine to ont I some slab wood, on lot corner Sumter | and Washington streets. On motion, permission was granted I for one week. Communication from Wm. Robinson, preferring oharges of intoxication and official misconduct against Bonj. Knott, [an assistant polioeman. On motion of Alderman Thompson, the trial of the case was ordered for next I regaler meeting, and the parties to be notified to attend, with witnesses, &o. Petition: of thirteen policemen, pray? ing that a change be made in the pre? sent polioe regulations, relative to night ! duty. On motion, the petition was referred to the Committee on Guard House and ! Polioe, and to report at next regalar | meeting. The following applications for license wero received and referred to the Com? mittee on Licenses: TAVEBN LICENSE-O. Z. Bates, John Agnew & Son, R. Flanigan, J. M. How I ell, T. M. Pollock, Franklin & Fine, H. Weir, G. DierokB, M. Brannon, E. F. Hei, A. Stork, Jacobs & Hoeffer, C. P. Bernsen, D. H. Kelly, J. H. Bardell, W. E. Stratton, Geo. Koldewey & Co., M. Collina, G. V. Allworden, J. M. Boland, S. Sheridan, F. W. Schroeder, John j Altee. QUABT LICENSE-John Agnew Sc Son, T. J. & H. M. Gibson, M. Oommerford, I C. E. Thomas Sc Go., G. A. Visuuaka. The following accounts were preeented and referred to the Committee on Ac? counts: T. W. Pope, Hospital and Alms I House; A. N. Talley, M. D., AIGQB Honee; Simon May, Alms House; I. Sulzbaoher, Police Department; W. Stieglitz, Guard House; W. D. Love Sc Go., Guard House; Wm. Sloane, Mar? ket; Cooper & Taylor, Alms House, Hos? pital, Guard House, Street Department, Sidney Park, Market; 0. Minort, Street Department; Fagan Bros., Alms House; ii. Stannard, Struel Department; Co? lombia Gas Company; A. M. Boozer, oontingent account. BEPOBTS, ?c. The reports of City Treasurer and : Clerk of Market for November were pre I sented, and the former referred to Com? mittee of Ways and Mays, and the lat? ter to Committee on Market. The following report of Chief of Po? lice was presented and referred to Com? mittee on Guard House and Police: OFFICE CHIEF OF POLICE, COLUMBIA, S. C., November 30,1871. Monthly report of Police Department for tho month of November, ending on the 80th of November, 1871: The total number of arrests made during the month of November, for all grades of orime and offences committed within the city limits, is 100, of which 180 were males and 20 females-26 whites I and 74 colored. The following report showB the various grades of crimes and offences for which persons were arrested and dealt with ac lording to law, to wit: Intoxication, 20; disorderly, 25; dis? turbance, 8; vagrancy, 10; using profane language, 5; interfering with polioe on duty, ?; firing pistol in street, 2; doing business without license, 2; gambling, 7; bill posting, 1; refusing to assist polioe, running wagon without badge, 1; ?swindling, 3; violating Sanday Ordi I nance, 1; murder, 1; smoking in market, 1; h o uso of ill fame, 1; grand larceny, 5; petit larceny, 2. The following disposition was made of | persons arrested daring tho month of November: 35 served their time on the streets at work, of which they worked j 210 days, and ?i wero discharged by his Honor the Mayor. Fines and Costs.-The following Btate ment Bhows the amount of fines collected from prisoners arrested by the Police Department for the month of Novem? ber, to wit: Total amount assessed, I $191.85; total amount collected, $106.85. In conolnaion, I would say that the fair passed off very quietly, and the po? lice have received their new winter uni? forms. I deem it but justice to say that the polioe force have done their duty faithfully and effectually during the past month. J. A. JACKSON, Chief of Police. Alderman Denny, from Committee on Accounts, reported back tho following accounts, and recommended payment. Agreed to : T. Crowley, Street Department; C. Minort, Street Department; John Alex? ander, Hospital, Street Department and Park; L. D. Childs, Water Department; Fagan Bros., Alms House; Mayrant & Howell, Street Department; Cooper & Taylor, Street Department and Guard House; Daily Union, advertising; W. Stieglitz, Guard House; H. Stannard, Streot Department; Agnew Sc Son, Sid? ney Park; Hopson Sc Satphen, Police Department; J. S. Mayrant, Market. Also, reported back accounts of Cooper Sc Taylor, against Alms House, $89.75, Hospital, $87.97, and rations for outside paupers, $36, without approval, together with the following resolutions: Resolved, That paupers who are sick, or who are not able to earn their own living, and who ara residing outsido of 1 the poor house, may be furnished with rations, upon tho written ordor of the Mayor or Chief of Police. All persons are notified that tho oity will not be re? sponsible for coBt of rations furnished to such paupers, except issued upon an order Bigned by one of the above named officers. Resolved, That this resolution shall remain of foroe until an ordinance shall have been passed by Council, governing the issae of rations and the furnishing of supplies for Alms House. After debate, tho resolutions were adopted. On motion of Alderman Hayne, the accounts wore orderod paid. -On motion, Council adjourned. WM. J. ETTER, City Clerk. DROWNED.-Twocolorod men, Thomas Jones and Aaron Frazier, got into a fight on Southern Wharf, yesterday afternoon, when tho former knocked tho latter into tho dook, in whioh he was drowned. Up to a lute hour last night the body had not boen rooovered, although several persons fished for it with diligence. Jones was arrested and looked np in thu guard house.-Charleston Courier. Handsome glaas-waro dosing out, re? gardless of iu voice pr icos, at D. C. i'eixotto Sc Son's, U. B. Oourt House and Post Office, OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT, COLUMBIA, 8. 0., Dooorubor SO. 1871. NOTICE ia hereby glvon io peroone having aooounts against the ?nitod State? Court Uouoo and Post Office that thoy must bo pre? sented for audit on or before tho 23d day of the motath. and, if fonnd oorreot, will bo paid by the Disbursing Agent on the 35th day of thc month. Ko attention will be paid to ao oonnts on other days. L. 8. KINGSLEY, Supeilntendeut. C. H. BALDWIN, Disbursing Agent. Deo 81_'_ '? _1_ For the New Tear 1872. 1872. 1872. WK SHALL COMMENCE OM MONDAT, JANUARY 1,1872, Tho syatem of CLEARING OUT WINTER (IOU. And to do this, OFFER ASTONISHING BARGAINS EVERY JANUARY. B. C. SHIVER & 00. Deo 31_ Desirab' Room to Bent. THE largo OF. iCE BOOM formorly occu? pied by E. B. 8tok.es, on tho Becond floor of the Gardener building, opposite the PHOE? NIX office, can bo hireu by applying at the oftlco of tho Working Christian, same build? ing;_Deo 30 2 Meeting of Stockholders. CENTRAL NATIONAL BANE, COLUMBIA, B. C., December 21,1871. THE regular annual meeting of the Stock? holders of this Bank will be held, on tho SECOND TUESDAY in January, 9th proximo, at the Banking House, in city of Columbia, ai 12 o'clock M A. G. BRENIZEB, Deo 22 1 tn2_Cashier. HOLIDAY BOOKS, Beautifully Illustrated and Bound. HOUSEHOLD Taloa and Fairy Stories for Girls, in boxos and in singlo vo? lumes. Libraries of Adventure and Science for tho Young, in boxos and in singlo volumes. *S-Keautiful Presents for Christmas, in tho way of BIBLES, WHITING DESKS, LA? DIES' WORK BOXES, PORTFOLIOS. Theso goodB have just been oponed at DUFFIE it Cd iPMAN'S Bookstore. Doo 19_ COLUMBIA MALE ACADEMY, Classical and Klathevuilical School. THE exorcises will bo resumed on TUESDAY, January 2, 1872. |The studies embrace a full High (School course, including Fronen. 'For particulara, apply to the un? dersigned, at tho Academy. HUGH S. THOMPSON, Principal. Deo 30_3 Richardson's Law Reports, VOL. I, Now Sories. State oaah price, $G. Alao, the following now Law Booka: Brightly-Election Cases. 17.50. Hill on Fixtures. $2. Tylor on Infancy and Coverture $7-50. Tyler on Ejectment and Adverao Enjoy? ment. 17.50. Dwarris ou Statutos and Constitutions. $7.50. Bishop's Law of Married Women. $7.50. Langd ale's Select Cases on Contracts. $7.50. Second Volume Bright lev's Federal Digest. $3.50. Barn's Logal Judgment. $5.00. For salo at BRYAN & Mo CART ER'S Deo 30_Bookstore. Notice. THE Freight Dopots on the line of tho Greenville and columbia Railroad, and at Columbia, will be cloaed on MONDAY, Janu? ary 1,1872. No Freights will bo received or delivered on that day. THOMA8 DODAMEAD, Dec 30 2 _Qoneral Superintendent. GOW FEED. Q pr BALES EASTERN HAY, as lino as ovor ?? brought to this market, 2,000 lbc. Wheat Bran, 100 bushels Cow Peas, for salo at P. OANTWELL'S, Deo 15 t Main street. For Sale. I OFFER for sale tho most donirablo RE8IDENOE in the city, known aa tho "Walker place," situated on Upper Boundary street, near tho Fair Oronnda. Will aell the Bosidenco with four or six acres attached, as may be desired; an excellent WeU, and Out-houees in complete repair. The Orchard comprises several hundred trees of select fruits. Apply to RICHARD O'NEALE, JR., Deo 15_Cotton Town. Woodl Wood! ! 1/~\rv/\ CORDS now on hand and to ar . \J\JVj rivo. Parties needing wood can be supplied during Christmas week. Orders oan be left, as usual, at W. C. Fisher's drug store, or at Co-operative Store. Deo 10_CHAS. E. THOMAS fe CO. Groceries, Wines and Liquors. AFULL SUPPLY of CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, in all their varieties. Best branda Champagnes, Wines, Liquors. Ac, suitablo for Christmas, on hand aud for salo low,by_JOHN AGNEW A SON. Fresh Biscuits and Crackers. ALARGE assortment and choico varioly, jost in and for sale low. _ E. HOPE. The Boyal Family. PRINCESS ROYAL, born November 21, 1810. Princo of Wales, born November 9,1811. Princess Alico, born April 15, 181!). Frince Alfrod, born August 0, 18-14. Princess Helena, born May 25, HMO. PrinceBB Louisa, born March 18, luis. Princo Arthui. born May 1,1850. Frlnoe Leopold, born April 7.1853. Princess Beatrice, born April 14, 1857. _ Tho Crowning Olory of ali ia tho "QUEEN'S ] DELIGHT." Tho Blood of the Nation mado pnro hy uaing HEINITSH'S "QUEEN'S DELIGHT" aud bia BLOOD and LIVER PILLS. Nov 28_t A Serious Disturbance. THERE is no uarellol in tho recorded pagca of history of an invasion, BO general aud oomploto in ita destructiveness, aud ono which has called forth tho united paeiiB of a grateful pooplo, of "good will and peace," aa the invasion of "Turkoy in Groeco."on tho 25th day of Docomber, 1H71. Liko a'l iuyaBiona, where to tho "victor bolqjigs tho spoils," a ru-aotionary movement is tho consequence, and is followed by a gonoral gastronomic dis? turbance of tho victors, very curious in its ro sults. Turkoy gono. and further delights have givon placo to SICK HEADACHE, SICK STOMACH, DERANGED LIVER, and a gon? oral disturbance of tho system. Heiniteh, tho fanions Drug Man, always roady with a romody for all tho "Rle," preueribos his BLOOD and LIVER PILLS aa a gentle apori iont and dinner Pill; promotes dicestion, cleanses and purdies tho blood. Only 25 couts a box. For salo only at Dee 87 t_ HEINITSH'S Drug Rtoro. An elegant lino of glass ornaments, to olose consignments as soon ns possible, nt D, O. Peixotto & Son's. Notice. OFFICE TaEABUBEU RioHLAHD COUNTY, COLUMDIA, October 30, 1871. THE books of the Treasurer of Richland County will be opened on the 20th day of November, 1871, for the receipt of taxes doo tho Stato and County for the year 1871. The penalty of twenty per cent., provided by law, will be added to all taxes remaining unpaid on the 15 th day of January, 1872. The rate of taxation fur tho year 1871 is as roi lo wa, viz: Btate Tax per centum.7 mills County Tax per centum.8 mills. Poll Tax per oapita.ll 00 C. H. BALDWIN. Deo 80 Treasurer Biohland County. Wilmington, Columbia & Au g'ta B. B. OFFICE OF GEN'L SUPERINTENDENT, WILMINGTON, N. C., Deo. 28,1871. ATTENTION of tho pubUo is callad lo the fact that a new line is opened to the North via Wilmington, N. C. A train leaves Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Bailroad Depot, un Gervais street, at G.30 P. M., daily, (Sundays excepted.) Bleeping Car attached. By this train, passengers have ohoioe of routes from Weldon via Bay Line or Riob I mond. Attention of shippers is also called to this , new route, whiob makes connection at Wll I mlngton with Northern ports by railroad ano with first olass steamers, which can lay imme- 1 diately at the Company's wharves, thereby i preventing drayage. For information, inquiro I of air. T. W. Jones, Agent. O alco at the depot. Dec 30 JOHN C. WINDER, Gen. Bnprt. Notice. A LL persons indebted to the firm of PAY ?A. SINGER A FRANKLIN are requested to come forward and settle promptly, as there is to be a obange lu tho business; and all hav? ing olaims will present them at once. The Saloon will bo closed on Monday, for two daya, for the purpose of takiug stock. THOS. M. PAYSINGEB. Deo 29_O. B. FRANKLIN._ CC. and A. R.B. Co. TREASURER'S OFFICE, COLUMBIA, 8. C., December 29,1871. COUPONS for interest on Bonds of this Company, due on first January, will be paid at the Central Bank, in this oity, or at National City Bank, Now York. I C. BO?KNIGHT, Doc 29 5_Treasurer. Law Notice. THE undersigned have formed a partner? ship in tho practice of law, undor the stylo of HIOFT & THOMAS, And will give oareful consideration and at? tention to any business entrusted to thou* charge OfDoo at Bauskett's building, on Law Bango. JAMES H. Ki ON. JOUN P. THOMAS. GOLUHUIA, 5. C., November 16,1371. Nov 21_Gmo LARGE AND FINE STOCK OF CARRIAGES, On Salo at W. K, GREENFIELD'S REPOSITORY. THE Buggy stock embracoa everything, from tho plain, substantial Concord style to a light, elegant trotting buggy. Four paaBonRor vehicles in large variety, including Brownolla, Bockaw&ya, Phaetons, Victorias, and a new stylo of four-Beat Buggy. This stock is all fresh from tho factories, IB of the latest design, and, not least important, is being Bold at very low pricos. Deo 20 Pomaria Nurseries. ^ -_v_ THE largest and most varied X^HSfikT stock ot Southern acclimated jHjggag FRUIT TREES, adapted to our jgflS BBfe80'1 and climate, conaiating of ^^*W^?Apple8, Poaches, Pears, Plums, Almonds, Apricots and Nectarinos, from the earliest to the latest: Cherries, Quinces, Fica, Hazle Nuts, Enif lis h Walnuts and Spanish Chestnuts, several fine varieties; Grapevines, embracing choice table kinds; Strawberries andRaspborrioa, Evergreens, in groat variety, for ornament and for cemeteries: Roaos-all tho beet: Dahlias, Gladiolaa, Lilies, Ac; Or? namental Flowering Shrubs, Aaparagua and Horse Kadish Poota, Osage Orange and Ma? cartney Koso, for hedges. Ohoico Fruit Trees of all kinds, which will boar the first season if transplanted early, will be furnished at modo rato prices. A new priced catalogue sont to all wno apply. Persona wiuhing, will pleaee apply direct to tho proprietor. WM. SUMMER, Deo 13 tgmo_Pomaria, 8. C. CLOTHING HOUSE OF CHILDS & WILEY ARE daily receiving tho finest BEADY MADE CLOTHING, for old sad young gontlomen, that have ever been offered in this market. No custom-made can surpass, and but few can equal thom, in style, and finish, and prico. HATS. We soil tho beat, at lower ratea than those who don't buy from tho manufacturera direct. BHIRTB. We keep the Btar and True Fit constantly on hand, and will tako orders for half dozon or more, and warrant a fit. UNDER-WEAK in all varieties. RU UJIER CLOTHING. GLOVES-Loathor, Buck. Kid, Dog, Bat and Boah Bargains to be had in GLOVES. NECK WEAR-all stylea. Plain and fancy Linen and Paper C0LLAR8. Sloevo and Collar BUTTONS-Gold and somo that won't coin. Wo will tako Groenbacks at par for all those._8ept20 TffiMY CMS," USEFUL, BUB ABLE ANB CHEAP! SETT FURS, SILK DRESS, Silk Poplins, Scotch Plaida, Kid Glovoa, Hair HOBO, Ladies' Hose, Cashmere Hose, Ladies' Mado-up Garments in: Chemises, Gowns, Corset Covors, Boulevard Skirta, Nilsson Jaokete, Double Shawla. MiBsea'Sacks, Cloaks and Jackets, Gent's Under-veats. Cassimere Suits, Botts Collara and Sloevcs, Lace Handkerchiefs, Hem-stitched Hand? kerchiefs, in fancy boxea. Half dozen Linon Boaom Blurts, Saab Ribbona, Neck Ribbons, Roman Tics, Nilsson Shawla, Table Covers, Piano Covera, Napkins and Towels, Water-Proof Cloak, for ladies and misses. Velvet and Plush Sacks, Cloth Cloaks, Ladies' Under-veats, Cloth Suits, including many other fancy articles, ALSO, CARPETS, Rugs, Ottomans and Blankots. BIO 8TO0K OF DOMESTIC GOODS. Morchants from the country will find our WHOLESALE STOCK COMPLETE. AU goods sold as low as they can bo bought anywhere South. W. D. LOVE A CO. W. D. LOVE, B. B. MCOHBKRV._Doo 17 Butter. LRS. Frosh Country BUTTER, for [ salo by E. HOPE. 400 Bye Flour. FRESH Ground RYE FLOUR, for Bato by Doc 9_E. HOPE. I Revenue Stamps! Revenue Stamps! ALL DENOMINATIONS for salo at the usual discount, at tho SOUTH CARO? LINA BANK AN D TRUST CO. Doo 7 Lime. OrtrtlBARRELS of LIME, for sale low by i&UU JOHN AGNEW A SON. Doc 20 75 Seed Wheat. BUSHELS ohoico RED SEED WHEAT for eale by E. HOPE. Auction Sales. 110 Aeres of Good Land, tcWiin Three Mites of ?/M? City. BY JACOB LEVIN. ON MONDAY. January 1, at 10 o'clock, I well ?oil, at tbs Court House. Tba above-named .PROPERTY-part of wbioh is well wooded-bounded North-west by Thomas Davis, North-east by N. Itamaay, i South-east by Barkadalo, and South-west by I Samuel O. fleury. ; TEUMS or SALK-One-half oaah; balance on j a credit of six months, on bond and mort fage.parobaser topsy for papers and stamps. i tl OB undisputed and Bale positive. Deo 31 Fifty Acre Farm. RKB BY D. 0. PEIX0IT0 & 80N. TO-MOBROW (Monday) MORNING, at 10 o'clock, in front of the Court House, we will sell, without reserve, , A desirable FIFTY AOBE FARM, lying both in Biohland and Kershaw Counties, known as the Cook Tract, and bounded by lands of Doby, Wages, Richardson and others. Terms oaah. Purchasers to pay for papers and stamps._Deo 31 Iiiram O. May vs. Janies Trumble-Foreclosure j of Mortgage. By D.C. FEIX0TT0 & SON, Auctioneers. On MONDAY MOBNING, tho first day of Ja? nuary, 1872, we will sell, at ll o'clock, in front of tho Court HOUBO, in this city, One Mare and two Mules. Tormo oaah._Deo 2I_wa3 _ City Lots on Gervais Street. BY D. C. FEIXOTIO & SON. On MONDAY MORNING, tho lat of January, 1872, wo will sell, at 10 o'clook, in front of tho Court House, Two LOTS, on Gervais street; oaoh Lot contains fifty-two feet front on Gervaia street, and running baok two hundred and eight feet, moro or loss; bounded on the North by Gervais street; on the South by Mike Grim stead; on tho East by Mayrant; and on the Wost by Mayrant. TXBKS or HALE.-One-half cash; balance in twelve months, secured by bond, bearing in? terest at the rate of seven per cent, per an? num, and mortgage of the promises. Pur chasers to pay ns for papers and stamps. Bret, Harness and Horses. BY D. 0. PEIX0TT0 & SON. MONDAY MORNING NEXT, January 1, at 1( o'clook, in front of tho Court House, in thii city, we will po ni ti vol y sell, A pair of handsome BAY HOBSES, sixtoer hands high. A splendid BBET, in nico order, and i superior set of Double Harness. Terms oaah Sale positive._Deo 28 Beat Estate Sale. BY E. W. 8EIBEL3 & CO. On the first day of January next, we will sell to the highest biddor, before the Cour House, in Columbia, That elegant and desirable BE8IDENCE on the corner of Washington and Bnll streets lately oooupiod by Captain Sawyer. The lo mo asuro a 208 by 69 feet. THUMB.-One-half cash; balance iu bi months, with bond and mortgage, with inte rost at 7 per cent. Purchaser to pay fo stamps and papera._Dec 27 5 State oi South Carolina-Bichland Cc Wade Hampton, administrator of Wad Hamptom, deceased, plaintiff, againe Catherine M. Hampton, C. F. Hamptet Biohard C. Biohardson and others, dofenc ants. IN obedience to an order, dated the 9th c December, 1871, and signed by the Hoi Samuel W. Melton, of the Fifth Circuit of tb State of South Carolina, the undersigned wi Bell, on the first MONDAY in January nex before the Court House in Columbia, all thc tract of LAND, ?itu a tod about four miles froi Columbia, known as the Mill Tract, containin about 2,400 aorea, more or leas, bounded o the North by lands of Samuel Dont, an touching the Camdon Road; South by tl i traot lately of Rawlinson A Hocott, and tl 1 Millwood tract, and the Messrs. Hampton and the Hutchinson traot; East by landa < E. Gilmer; and Weat by lands or W. I Parker. ALSO, The tract containing about 250 acres, moi or less, bounded by lands of the estate of E.. Arthur, L. Hancock, G. A. Trenholm, ar catato of Frank. Hampton. The tract known aa tho Mill Tract has good saw-mill in complote running ordi upon it; is well timbered, with abunda: water power. Tho burnt mill tract has a fit mill soat directly on tho South Carolina Ra ? road. TKRMH OF BALK-One-third cash; balance one and two years; credit portion to bo a cured by bond of pnrcbaaer and mortgage the premiacs. Purchaser to pay for pape and stamps. JOHN 8. GREEN, Dec 10 m4_Special Referee, 8tate of Sooth Carolina-Biohland C IN THE COMMON FLEAS, Beferee's Sale. By JACOB LEVIN, Auctioneer. Mary D. Fair, SB Executrix of tho will of S muel Fair, deceased, vs. Jaoob Geiger el i - Complaint to marshall Assets for Bou and Belie]. PURSUANT to a decretal ordor in t above entitled cause, I will soil before t Court Honan, in Columbia, on the Fl Ri I MONDAY in January next, betwoon the lef hours, the following REAL ESTATE, to wi) ' Such portions of two (2) squares of land, the city of Columbia, aa belonged to tho li Samuel Fair, deceased; ono known as t "Hospital Lot," bounded by Waahingtc Barnwell, Winn and Lady streets, and t square contiguous thereto, bounded by Lac I Barnwell, Winn and Corv?is streets. 1 abovo will be sold in lota of about oud-quar of an aero oaoh, a plat whereof can be aeon ; the oilico of the undersigned. THUMS OK SALE.-Cash sufliclont to r. costs duo; of the balance, one-half payable the lat day of March, 1872, and the other h on the let day of March, 1873. The pu rein money to be securod by bond and approv personal security, with a mortgage of I promises sold; bot if one-half ot tho p ohaee money be paid in cash, then the p sonal security will be dispensed with. P ohasors to pay for stamps and papers. Dec 10t D. B. MILLER. Special Referee Desirable City Bots. BY D. C. PEIXOTTO & SON. ON MONDAY MORNING, tho first day of unary, 1873, in front of tho Court House thie city, at half-oast 10 o'clock, we i soil THREE DESIRABLE CITY LOTS Lot No. 1, situated on the corner of Pi ens and Taylor streets, hounded on tho No by tho estate of C. R. Bryce, on tho Scutb Taylor street, on tho Eaat by Pickona atr< on tho West by Lot No. 2. The abovo '. measures on Plain street GO feet 4 incl moro or less, and runs back on Pickens s ti 208 feot 4 incnos, moro or lees. ALSO, Lot No. 2, ortho same dimensions, Wea the abovo, bounded on tho North by cs tat 0. B. Bryce, on the South by Taylor stn on tho West by Lot No. 3, on tho Eaat by No. 1. ALSO, Lot No. 3. of tho samo dimensions, WOB tho above, hounded on tho North by esl ef O. R. Bryce, on tho South by Taylcr atr on tho Eaat by Lot No. 2, on tho West John Crawford. The above Lots aro very desirable Built Lota, and well worth tho Attention of tl desiring to purchase. TEBMB OF SALE-One-third oaah: balanc one and two years, securod by bond, boai intereat at tho rate of seven por cent, annum, and mortgago of promises; ] chasers to pay us for papers and alampa. Executor's Sale. BY permission of tho Court of Troba will offor for Bale, on TUESDAY, Janus 1872. at the roaidenco of thu lato N. F. Ii vu all tue personal estate of tho deceaaed, aistlng of HORSES. MULES, CATTLE, Sh Corn, Fodder, Peas, Cotton Seed, Wag Harneas, Carriagos, Farming Utensils, Ho hold and Kitchen Furniture and Miaoell oiiB Articles. Terms cash. JOHNT. BYNUM Dec 23 }G*_Qualiilod Execnb ! J. MEIGHAN, Successor to Ci. M. THOMPSON A CO., HA8 on hand tho gmm?t j^BN. largest, moat faah- *-.;. /Lv V ionahle, stylish, dn-^?| ^*""^Hfcs>rablo and cheaprst^B^P^ stock ot BOOTS and SHOES in tho ?state, warranted. ALSO, A oomploto assortment of Gent's, Boys Children's HAT8 and OArs. Nov 6 fl .mt fine Art?. BY D. G. PBIXOIIO ft BOH. We will aollj ai oar anotion atore, on TUES* DAY aiujlWlflli next, ai iv wc'urak, A new and valuable assortment of floe English STEEL ENGRAVINGS, after Aaedell, Laudaeer, Taylor and oibors. Also, A beautiful collection or OIL PAINTINGS, after celebrated European artista, together with bande?me Gold Framea. On exhibition early to-morrow (Monday) morning_Deo 1 Sale Sparenburg and Union Railroad. The State of.South Carolina,plaintiff, against the Spartanburg and Union Railroad Com Ipany and other?, creditors, d?fendante. N obedience to an order dated 16th day of . November, 1871, pasted bribe Hon. James H. Rutland, Judge of the 4th Circuit, of the State of South Carolina, the undersigned will sell, on the FIRST MONDAY in Fcbruary,1872, at Unionville, in the County of Union, In the State of South Carolina, before the Court Uouae door, between th? boors of ll o'clock in the forenoon and 8 o'clock in the afternoon, at public outcry, tc the highest bidder, the whole of the SI'ABTANBURG AND UNION RAILROAD, including tbe Road-bed, Right of Way, Grading, Bridgea, maauury and Super? structure, lying ?nd situate in the Counties of Fairfield. Union and Spartanburg; all the stook subscribed for in the Spartanburg and Union Railroad Company; the chartered right? and privilege? thereof; the railroad ?pike?, chairs and equipments, and all the property owned by said company, as incident or neces? sary for its business, on tbs following terms, to wit: Twenty-five thousand ($26,000) dol? lars cash, ana the balancs in three equal semi-annual instalments, with interest on each instalment from tue day of sale, to be secured by the bond of the purchaser, with a mortgage of the entire property sold. The purobaaer wilt also be required to pay for all stamps and papers. ir the highest bidder should fail to pay at once the twenty-five thousand ($25.000) dol? lars aforesaid in cash, the property hereinbe? fore advertised will immediately be offered, at the time and place above mentioned, upon tho terms already stated, for re-sale. JAMES M. Bi? 'TER. THOMAS B. J JTER, NOVEMBER 28.1871._ teferees. ANNUUNC?HBNT EXTRAORDINARY Tumbling Down Prices in Clothing FOB TBS Christmas Holidays. . a . THE undersigned beg leave to inform their many friends and patrons thai they have concluded to reduce their large and varied stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING, Hat? and Gents' Furnishing Goode, in order io mako room for a fresh arrival; and will, therefore, dispose of their goods ai prices io suit the moat skeptical. They take further pleasure in stating to tho public that their atock consists of such goods as can be fully warranted, and compriaea gooda from the lowest to tho finest grades. We make special mention of our largo assortment of OVER? COATS, and persona in want of this necessary appendage will do*well by calling early at the popular Clothing House of STRAUS dc BRO., Deo 24_Under the Columbia Hotel. Fine Custom-Made GARMENTS ONLY NKED TO BK SEEN T? BE APPRECIATED. Coats, Pants and Vests OF THE Very Latest Styles, AND an aaaortment to aolect from larger than any evei aeon in thia eily. Our stock of HATS Ia nearly as large aa Uta combined stocks in thia city, comprising everything new and nobby. SUITS mado for our own trade that will fit, and at prioss that will please. UNDER GARMENTS, Glovea,Scarfe, Dress? ing Gowns, Ac. Our stock is BO large that wo are deter? mined to rednoe it, even at a sacrifice. Nov 5 R. & W. 0. SWAFPIBLD. " mi m mr A LIBERAL TRANSLATION IB THR VERY BEST AND CHEAPEST ABTICI.K8 IN THB DRY GOODS LINE Foil THE Fewest Greenbacks. --. ?, WE havo just returnsd from the North (tin second time this fall) with tho largeat and best line of DRY GOODS we ever have had tho pleasure of offering to thia mar? ket. Evory department is crammed full of choice gooda of every style, kind and variety. A big stook of DRESS GOODS and Menu' Wear-they are in storo and must be sold. Also, Furs, Cloaks, Shawls, Flannels, Skirts, Blankets, Table Linon and Domestic Goods of all kinds. Notions-a largo, very large stock. EVIOENOE -Our friends tell us every day that we soil the beat and oheapest goods in tho oily; and, as we keep no flash goods, but do business in a plain, straightforward way, it will be to your interest to purohase your goods from Nov 2 PORTER ft STEELE.