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A M?NOTOBNT BENKFAOTI?n.?Tho name or Johns Hopkins, oi JBaiumore, tfho died lank weok, ?I? now be rolled among those very wealthy men who ha vo pa I,their millinnatotho beet of uses. la'addition to numerous aba , ritiea to schools In his life-time, Mr. Hopkino left an endowment of 92,800, 000 railroad Block for the great univer? sity at his eoqntry seat of Chiton, near Baltimore. Free scholarships for the nsd cf Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina yontb are to be established out of gratitude to these States, from wbieh Mr. Hopkins derived his principal trade as a meroh?nk Is addition to the rail? road Btook, Mr. Hopkins donated the , university 400 acres of land at Clifton ' and a splendid ? marble building in tbu oity. Altogether, it is one of the grand? est bscjtzssis for sdncst-ico*! purposes ever made, and will cause the young men of the Honth to eberieh the game1 of the liberal benefaotor. Mr. Hopkins I aleo left about $8.000,000 for the ase of the Baltimore Genera). Hospital. An interesting bit of, news, in oonntc en with affairs at Washington, is ths . W i .? r> m: .. ... n .-. ?? I; ... . mo? tion with affairs at Washington, ia that the old, filmostiforgottdn law authoriz? ing the House of Representatives to call on the Secretary of the Treasury to ap? pear personally before Congress, and ex? plain his views is to be pat in practice after the recess; If this statement prove'! trae, Sscretav? Bichardson wiii be the first Cabinet Minister in oar history called, on, to obey this law, which was1 originally adopted at the earnest request of1 the Hon.: Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury. Thisl plan will prove to possess undeniable | advantages in rendering more clear the real meaning of the various statements put forth by the Treasury Department. Stranob, True.? Ono cold, raw day in 1882, a young sergeant de service | of the Trainor Falaoe, at the peril of his own life, dragged out of one of the artificial lakes in the grounds a half drowned lad of ten years of age. A few days since that sergeant de service, now Marshal Bazaine, was sentenced to death by that boy, now Duo d'Aomale, boo of Louis, Phillippe and President of the court martial. For Bale, EIGHT MILCH COWS, low for CASH. AddresB W. P. GIBSON, jI)eo_80S*__Winnsboro, 8. 0. To Rent. TUB HOUSE on the corner of Wash? ington and Bull streets. Possession given immediately. Apply to J. O. THOMAS, Deo 27 6* AtSwafllMdV. Wanted, TO BENT, a RESIDENCE, in ibo tipper part ot the oity. Deo 97 7 J F. ENSOB. A Card. , HAVING determined to discontinue our . NEWBEBBY STORE and transfer the acme hero, all persons indebted there wilt! please make payment at once. 1 B.0.8HIYER& CO. far Ne wherry Herald copy once. Deo 80 ?" IRWIH'B HALL.1 ? m ' : TWO NIGHTS O A L T, Monday and Tuesday, . . JANUAEl 5 aud G, 1874. TBE KiM LAUGH MAKERS, CALENDER'S ORIGINAL GEORGIA MINSTRELS. ENTIRE change of programme each evening,in their peculiar Oharacteristic Scenes and Delineations of Plantation Lifo. Grand Family Matineo un TUESDAY AFiERNOON, at 2 o'clock. Reserved Seate at J. P. Howls' Music Storp, i without extra charge. Deo 28 7 _TBOS. W. BROWS, Agent. j - T. M. Wilkos, Attorney at Law, i AND Uuited States Comaiiesiuner for Cir? cuit and District Cunrts ror South Ca? rolina. Offlco over the Carolina National Bank. Columbia. S. C. _ Dec3 )_ Repairirg, EES ALL parties having Caue-bottonscd CHAIRS which they wish repaired or ro-Boatod, can have it done in a neat und durable manner by sending thorn to S. A. CHISOLM, near the New Post Office build? ing. _Dec 30 NEW POBLI 0 AT 10N 8 At Bryan's Bookstore, MEMOIRS OF MASY MEN AND SOME WOMEN. By Mannsell B. Field. $i. Ooulbrum's Gospel of the Childhood. $1.25.1 Mrs. Bueohor'u House-keeper and Health keeper, $1.60. John Stuart Mill's Autcbiograpbj. (2.25 Boienoe and Religion. By Prof. Joseph LeConte. $1 50. The Atmosphere, with beautiful cbronio . plates. By Oamille Flamariou. IG. Crooked Places-A Novel. By Edward Garrett. Nancy?A Novel. By Author of "Bed ne a Rose." 75 cants. Joseph the Jew?A Novel. 50 conts. AGreatLady?A German Novel. 75cents. And other new boohs. _ Dec 30 Charlotte, Columbia aud Augusta Railroad Company, Coi/cmbia. S. 0., Deoember 30,1873. mHE COUPONS on Bonds or this Com X pany, due on the Qret of January, 1874:, will be paid at the Central National Bank, in this city, or at the Banking Honso of M. K. Jesup ? Co., in New York, or at First Na? tional Bank of Charlotte, N. C, or at the Banking House of John J. Cohen & Sons, in Augusta, Ga. Deo 30 >\\t O. BpUKNIGnT, Treasurer. OENIH.VE IMPORTED WINES, BRANDIES, &c SCOTCH WBISK1ES, Old Jamaica Bnm, Brandies?Olard, Ac, a?' Boiiand Gin, Sherry Wine, Port Win?, Madeira Wido. Aleo, a largo stcok of ano old Whiskl*?*, Cigars, &o. Dec 21 _J. O. 8EEOEBS. s7e~ 8TB?TT0N, TRIAL JUSTICE, OJfice on Assembly street, between Lady and Washington slreeta. DEVOTES sspooial attention to the rental of hcnsoB, the collection of rents, and to those remedies punned by civil action ami proceedings. Dec 28 41 mo BY J. A. SELBY. GO Special ?ffotioes, OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE. Happy IlelUf for Ynnng Urn from the eih cIh of errnra and abn-ts in early Hie. 3?*uby ?d resiored.1 Iinji*?ilimMito to M?r riage removed. New uietliod < t lu-ulnunt, New and rotnurkiiMu I'pniVdlisi Books and Oiiculiie fr'nt free. 1m *'ea!?d envelopes. Ad (ir<i?a BOWAUO ASSOCIATION, No. 2Sonth Ninih atre^t, Hjiiladepldn. Pa.? an iustim tion hwuift a high reputation for honorable conduct and Krnre&sionKlskjliV.Oct 30 8mo fl. 01 IP/LTE^T SHIPPING TAGS'. lOvef Two,Hnndrod Millions have peon need within the puet ten Jtealru, without complaint of lose by Tig btioomioir detached. Thoy arc more reliable fnr marking C<>1 ton Balea tban any Tag in w.u. All Khhhhk Companies uae thorn. Sold by Print* r* ami Mint loners nverywhere. OctfC t3mn? THE MILD POWES CURES - mnHPmtxnrs* HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFICS HAVE PROVED, FROM THE MOST ample experience, nn entire success. Simple, Prompt, Kfkieat and Belx&ble. Thoy ore the only medicines perfectly adapted to popular use?eo simple thit mintiiics cannot be made in using them; so harmless as to bo free from danger; and go efficient as to bo always reliable. They nave thu highest commendation from all, and will always render satisfaction. Price, inlarjretlirce-drachni viab, with directions: Nos. Cures. . Cent?. 1. Fevers, Congestion, Inflammation*', . . 50 5. Worm j, "Worm Fever, Worm Coli?,? . . SO 3. Cry lug-Colic,or Tee thing of Iufiuit-, . 50 4. Diarrhttn, of Children or Adults, . . SO 6. Dysentery, Griping, Bilious Colic, . . 50 C Cholera-Morhus, Vomiting.50 7. Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis.';,J 8. Neuralgia, Toothache, Facenolic ... SO 8. Headaches, Slclc Headache, Vertigo, . 50 10. Dyspepsia, Bilious Stomach, .... SO 11. Suppressed, or Painful Penods, . . . 50 12- Whites, too Profuse Periods, .... SO 13. Croup, Cough, Difficult Brcathinf, . . 50 14. Salt uneura, Erysipelas, Erupt ?ins, . SO 15. Illi?nn>ntl*m. llncumotio Pains, . . . f-0 16. Fever stnd Ague, Chill Fever, Agues 50 j 17. miea* blind or bleeding, . . . . . 6<> ' 18. Ophthnlmy, and Sore or Weak Eyes, . 50 19. Catarrh, Acute or Chronic Influenza, . 50 20. >Vhoopirur-Coitgh, Vk>lonk Coughri, . to 21. AsthmoTOppressed BrenOiing, ... 60 22. Ear Discharges, Impaired Honrinj?, . 50 23. Scrofula, Enlarged GUnda, SweUinjr s . SO 24. General Debility, Physical Weakness . 50 25. Dropsy and Scanty Secretions, . . . . 50 26. Sea-HlcUness, Sickness from Biding, . SO 27. Kidney-Disease, Gravel, . . ... SO 28. Nervous Debility.Seminal Wealcnr?, ??? or Involuntary Discharges, .... .100 29. 8or? Mouth, Canker, . . . . . . . SO 50. Urinary Weakness, Wotting tho Bed, SO 31. Painful Periods, with Spasms, . . ?0 51. SoArlngS ot Chango of life, . . . . 100 S3. Spllepsey, ?pasms, St. \ llus* Dance, . 100 34 Diphtheria, ?lccrntM Boro Throat,- . 50 35. Chronic Congestions and Eruptions, 60 FX?IBY CASES. >* Case (Moroeeo) withabovo A3 large vials and Manual of Directions, , . ? ? I1" "o CasTlMorooco) of 20 largo vial* and Boolt, 6 00 ?"These remedies are sent by tho case or single box to any part of the country, free or charge, on receipt of price. Address r Humfio{Sf?,p8a??tC<!,ilr?edic?ne Co.. Office and Depot, No. 5C2 Broadwat. Nkw Yobs. Formale l?y all Druggists. For mile by Geiger &. McGregor, Apr nts. Dee 17 tit L?RICK & LOWRANCE, Whili-ghle iinl lletuil Grocers and Provision Dealers. CUE etock is iC'-nipb'ie in every r??p?et. We sell at 'the vi-i? Id went i pi :c-i - ai.il w irrant *nr g-?o ? p?iv? We dii u?>l pnb'iah prices, but I, ?-l ?nn-ned tli i! noun of our patrone wilt lo.tve> rio>h* tiHiod. IVo pay the highest urn k. i ;>i i c lor < -'<) l* ('ON. ? il her iu goods or curreiie.>. a- ??v? mi ^v.iellent WAGON |Y.\. I? in i ? "i?.' ??1 onr . ?ta'dishmuDt. Look j nn* I ? ? tin' etijn ??r it * p <>w and tbecarria^'o I whctl. Kittiiafils'iH Hit**!, h few doora below I the I uo:n'x ofti.ii. Give ma cull, and in ?i-i unr i.'if htul i rii!>-H Nt^v 23 Festal. F. 'hn iionii<*a h? 'idays, ! plu.iHii 11ad iIi? fillowiitg li-.t. ttomnrieing notuenl Hie hUijU I'HIV is n ,:u.saarv: 10(1 p tcksgos RAI^IN??Sub I tsni, Lay<r tiurl r}i-fdlei>s. in .} ^ and ?hole j boxes. FIGS. CUllltVNTH, ALMOND> l'E?ANS. WALNUl Ssntl UHk'/Al* NUTS. MINCE Mt?AT. SAUCES un.l CONDI- I MIC NTS. In WINES a? d LIQUORS, our assortment I ib unrq'ialed in quantity, rpialitv and ^lice. I [ Sole aftuiit fur M >et it Clituuon Cl:.imp?i;ii<'a, Brandenburg Frero/* llriml oc, rilitafffie tit 18.15, 1850. 18G0. 18C?. ilrandenbarg Frcres, Uiarete and Olive Oil. Maryland Clab'Wltiakey. pvvil'-as lu pmily and i xquifito in fl ivor. tViuduin .V Wiirter Hbtrriea, of Zoree d?? 'a i Front era. btuotcli Whiskey, from Sojilnnd. Tliie ' onr own iniportatio;i, just cleared at Ciicloni Douse, iu Charleston, ex "Kesolvo " anil ? sold iu its fall strengtli and puriij; it nee?Is I no eommendiiiiciu; a trial tenures h*1o. 1'bese, with all aniplo elnck of Km lie., slid ; Slaule Goods, alw i.vs ritKVli. ai o oflfji ed at | seductive prieep?an low.ofiou lower, than | any advertised. Artichokes, from Jenifahu; very select,if called for soon. Hold bv Dee 1J> * OEO. SYMMEitF. Goal! Co*i! Coal! TONS GRATE COAL. 2?0 tons STOVE COAL, 100 toiu SMITH'S COAL. For sate by BOW EN A 1 aFAR, Agents. KIT Union lleralti cm y. Dee !) lnio Canned Coods. MEAT!-- -Deviled ii \M,Deviled TONOUE, DeviluJ Tm Uey, Uo?tt Betf Fruit??Peaches, Plnuis, Apricot; ? Tine j Apples, I'oars, 8tr%wb<>rrioH. i Vegetub'es?Green Corn, Green Peas, To I maloes. Hunlirooma. For sale by ! Nov 15 _HOPF. .V OYLES. To Rent, THAT nOUSE, on Plain Btreet, con? taining all tho modern improvements, ? now occupied by Oenoral M. O- Butler. I Possession given nn the llrst of .Tannarv. ! Apply to R, A W. C. SWAFFIELD. ? Dpc H) "Lot our Jnit Censure ^dPjfrffg LUMBIA, S. 0,. THURSDAY COLUMBIA MALE ACADEMY. Classical and Mathematical fkhool, TUE EXERCISER will be re snmcd on MONDAY, January 5, .1874 Tbo studies embrace a full fhigh school oonrae. including 'Frenoh and German. _ HUGH 8. THOMPSON, Deo 80 tuthm Piincjpal. Reduction in School Bates. TSE exeroiBes of hit 8cknol ?will be resumed on MONDAY, [Janu*ry 5. In consideration ol the financial distresses of our citizens, I have reduced my oharge for the Classics to f C 00 per month", thus affording ali the benefit of a thorough Classical as well aa English ednc&tion at a v<:r.' moderate price. A few Primary Eng? lish pupils will be received, also at a rrdnced rate. For further in mutton, apply to C. H. BAUN WELL, Corner of Plain and Henderson streets, Deo 28_-_ tufJ2 King's Mountain Military School, YOnKVILLIC, 8. C. THIS Institution is fully sup? plied with arms aud all necessary I [scientific apparatus: and the re-i loeut extension ot the course of studied places it in tho front rank or Southern Educational Institu? tions. The first session of the School Year | or 1871, will begia on the 2d of FEBBUABY. Applv for Catalogue containing full particu-1 lars. COL. A. COWARD; Deo 4 }25 Principal. MASONIC FEMALE COLLEGE, CUKESUl'UY, AUUBVILLE, S. C. en \ m r. it ED 1853. TWENTY-FIRST annual bob .sion opens WEDNESDAY, 21st of J 'January, 1874; closcslaut Wednes May iu October. Lxpeusos for terra of forty I Clary Department, $25; Academic Department, 135; Collegiate Department, S5U; Music MO; Bo>-.rd,ll2 to 115 per month. I reneli aud L.atiii free. For circulars apply in W. CHRISTIE BENET, Dec li jjBU _Principal A rTBramivrrTiTra'Mr I CHRISTMAS IS COMING! SEND in your orders early, so as not to be dis? appointed, for Fruit, Almond, I Pound, Jelly, Oi tron and Sponge OAKE8.800TOH ?H OUT BREAD aud all kinds of FANCY CAKES. A vorv choice collection of fine FBENCH BON-BONS, CHOOOLATE8. FRENCH FRUITS, GLACIS and CRYSTALIZED. Home-manufactured CANDY', fresh and pure, at Dee 19 McKEKZIE'S. Maiu Street. MERRY OHRISTMAS! m ? ? 1MJ enable all?both great and small?to . enjoy the happy timea coming, M'K ENZIE Has provided everything to amnse und please. French Brandied Fruits, Preserves and Jellies. Canned Goods uf all descrip ttona, Trnflles. French PeaB, Muslirourus, Ocean Tront, Ac. Gansette* Oondo'o; also, Fruits, Nuts, Ac.J McKRNZIE'H, Main street, Deo 10 Near the State Ilouso. HEALO?ARTEES of SANTA CLAUS and iiis FA'OKLIiEN'CY KIUS KRINGLE!!! THESE world-ronown ed characters will hold i their animal carnival, fur the beneflt of the little ?'in-. . (who should i not know whut hard times aio,) at McKenzies, j Tin ir authorized agent, Main street, Columbia, S. C , where Iiis Show Booms will be opened to display tho largest -and lU'Wt varied assort? ment ot lOlH, FANCY GOODS, CHRIST? MAS TRICKS. Ac.. Ac. Dec 10 Christmas Reading ior the Young. CONTAINING Funny Stories, Interesting J Narratives, Ficts from Natural History, I to jinniao and instruct?In cloth, from 25 to 75 cents each; in paper, from 5 to 50 cents, in bright colvrg, red and blue. AliO, P<K t ?. ne^tlj bound; Bibles, Prayer Books I and Hymn IJ>>oks; Writing Desk*; some La-' dieV Work boxes, very cheap, suitable for] huh lav prueettts, at !)???? 21 DUFFIE'S Bookstore AG NEW'S CASH GROCERY HOUSE. ?Tj^HK ?riHl of conducting onr business tn L f -rn-t y cash btsia has proved a sucoess, We shull n<>t undertake to anhtnorate prioes toi <>ur enure stock, but give quotations tor a few leading articles, assuring our friends I hat onr prices for n'l other* not named will be as low as any other house who sells .sou nd tjuuttn, and tho extent and variety of our stoi-k :? hftf rxctcdeti by ony hause. in this city. c u abed "<Uil Vit, at retail, 12'j. per lb., or rt lb-, for |1. Granulated and A SUGAR, at retail, at I2|c. per Ih . oi H Ih? tor II. Powdered SUGAR, at retail, 121 j. per lb., or S ibs for II. O r?IJ.'* \ i{. very cboine, RV lbs. for II, Refined Yellow Sugar. 9 ll>a. for II. I'ortti ltic> Sugar. 10 lbs. for II. New Family FLOUR, 10 50 per barrel. " Kxtia " 110 50 ?? ?? BUT PER, Treble Gilt Edge Goshen, at 40: por'lb. RAISINS?quarter boxes, II; halt boxos, II 90; whuio boxes, 13 50, oach. Old Rye sod Corn WHISKEY, ''so-culh-1," at 11 75 te 12 pri gallon. Deo 7 JOHN AG NEW .V RON. To Rent or for Sale I'lIE 1IO?SE on tho ooruer of Lady and Assembly street*. Posseeaiou mveii immodiatelv. Applv to Dee 10 B. A-W.O.SWAPFIELD. Wanted to Borrow, dHf\ hfAA FOR which a first mort VjP? F9v f\Jv'j gagoonvalnabljuncncum I bored city property will be given. Address X Y. Z , care of Pbo:kix Office. The adver? tiser means business. Dec 3J 5^?s^i5^M?WBj<j Attend the imt MORNING, JANUARY 1. 18' BEAUTIFUL AND USEFUL HOLIDAY GIFTS can BE PCRCHABED at The Grand Central DRY GOODS ESTABLISIim BKT T DURING the holiday season, we will oxbU hit a choice aoloction of Goods suitable for PRESENTS, computing DRESS OOODS, SHAWLS, Ladies' Walking JACKETR. Embroidored and Lace BETTS, Table Cloths Nnvkir:? De-?ea Fur Setts, Gloves, Uoeicrv. Carpets, ItngB, JeanB, Tweeds, Casaimerea, Initial Handkerchiefs in boxes, Ruffles and Collarettes. Purchase re will find it to their interest to I examino our assortment beforo making their selections. Goods oro offered at very low | prices at the GRAND CENTRAL Dry Goods Establishment or wm. D. LOVE & CO., Undor the Whoeler Honso. WM. I>. LOYE. B. B. McCHEERY. Dec 21 NEW BOOKS, AT BRYAN'S BOOKSTORE. MILL'S AUTOBIOG RAP H Y. 'Price $2 25. A very entertaining book. Tho Prostrato fcitate. Bv Piko, ?1 51). Crooked Places. By Edward Garrett. Tho Bov with an Idea. By Mrs. Eliofcart. 11.78. Civilization as a Soience. By Harris. 11 60. Egyptian Sketch Book. By Lei and. $1.75. Old Court Life in France?Illustrated. 11.50. And some new English Novels. Also, a beautiful assortment of NEW JIIVKMLF, BOOKS, From London, for boys and girls. WRITING DESKS, WORK BOXES, STE? REOSCOPES and PICTURES from all parts of the world. CROQUET, NEW GAMES. SCRAP BOOKS. CHEAP CilROMOS. POCKET KNIVES from 25 cents to t3. English and American POETS, fine and cheap. . POCKET ROOKS and PORTE-MONNAIES, CARD CAKES. OOLD PENS?also in case? for presents. HYMN and PRAYER BOOKS, in cahos. LONDON POCKET and FAMILY BIBLES, for Christmas preaents. Dec IS $100,000 iN Vtt FOR CLOTHING ?EMS* FLRMSHIXG GOODS, BOUGHT einco the great decline, and wo aio selling them at tho very lowest pries? for cash. Woiutend to give our cus? tomers the advantasjo oT the LOW PRICES. Como and neu our stock. Wo consider it a compliment for persons to call and ace our gjutda KINARD A WILEY. Lumber and Laths. HAYING a large ptantity of BUILDING LUMBER and L.ATHS on band, per? sons wanting the sumo can bo supplied, at short poticOi Orders left at my Residence on Main street, near the new Government Post Office, or sent by mail, will meet prompt attention. Terms easb. _Nov2oHmo W. LOWRY. Just Received, AN extra fine lot of Kontnckv MULKH ar.d HCJHSF.H, some of which gjrjjjtare well broki. They may be seen at unurlofl Logau'a Stsbloa, corner Sonate and Assembly streeta. Nov 12___W. 8. St L. TALROTT. _ OUR HOUSE, Corner Gervais ana BicharOton streets, im-.au tue State Caitioi.. . THE undersignod has flttod np a SA (LOON, on tho above corner, ..hero he _J will keop tho host of WINES, L1Q?OR3, LAGER BEER, I5EGAR8, etc. Give him a call. JAMES CLENDINING. Dec 11 A Card. IBEG to stalo to those of my enstomers, who havo beou runntug monthly bills, that all. accounts unpaid on tho 5tli instant will at once bo stopped and tho proper atepB taVon to legally enforcu payment. This conrte ia imperative, for protection of my? self and creditors. No exception whatever will bo made._OEO. KYMMERS. HOMOEOPATHY. TYtt. SOHLEY, Homroopathist, respectfully 1 ) offers his services to tho citizeus of Co? lumbia. Office over Dnffie'h Book Store, op? posite Columbia Hotel. Office boors from 8 to 10 A. M , 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P. M. Deo 7 3mos Fire Crackers and Torpedoes. 100 fpses aoldou?h?!)flre cilacr j 100 packages Torpodoes. Fpr aale, at rcdnced prices. Bt wholesale 1 and retail, by JOHN AGNEW A HON. > Event." M VOL. IX- NO. 242. AND ?T AJKW seo.Hn voite op l( DRY GOODS';, AT AND BELOW OOSTM rTlHE oontinned pressure of hard times L compote ua to make this MOST ALABH ING BAOBIFICE, but an wo most have money, in order to pay oar creditors, we wili i give tho public such an opportunity to sap-, ply their many wants as they have never be-j fore had in the history of this oity. 1 Useful patterns DBE88 GOODS at 12,15,1 20, 25 cents?worth double. I. BILK BALEBNA8, BEBLIN OOBDS and, EMPBEBB CLOTHS, 37 oenta?hah* price. ? JAPANESE BILKS,25 cents, (astounding' bargain,) 60 and 75 oents?way down. SILK PONGEES. BEPTABBA8. 0A8H I] MEREB, (all new shades,) 75 oents?worthh $11"5. 't FIGUBED EPINGLES,(abeantifalNorth- ( cm novelty,) 50 cents?cost as 75. \\ A largo line of CLOAKS aKd JACKETS, we,, offer at 25 cents on tho dollar. A full assortment of FUBS, at scarcely half Now York prices. Twenty boxes of LINEN COLL ABS and's CUFFS will bo sold at 0 und 1U cunts?worth ,i four times the money. Honsc-furnishing Goods, although quite' staple, wo have marked BKLOW COST.; They include a fine line of LINEN DOYLIES,', at GO cents and (1 00. Also, largo Marseilles BED 8PBEADS, from $1 50 up. lablo and Piano Covers, with other upholstery essen? tials, wo will closo out at one-half their: original va!ii?. Cur entire stock of MILLINERY, RIB? BONS, FLOWERS, LACES, Ac, will be of- . forod at such prices as cannot fail to effect a clearance. We have only enumerated a few leading I Hues, but tho whole Block is offered without any reserve whatever. Cash must bo paid1 on delivery of goods; from thiB, there will be no doyiation. Parcels shall be delivered in tho order iu which they are bought. All parties owing us money must call and, settle, or wo shall be compelled to resort to other mcasuroB. Dec 18 J?L2LIN^?D * C?*_ l CHRISTM AS, the sea- j son of Festivity and Kind Wishes, the time for the liberal heart and the open hand to I manifest themselves, , is rapidly approach? ing. May its genial influences dissipate the gloom that hard times have occasioned. There is nothing so likely to produce this most desirable effect as a generous observ? ance of the time-ho- i nored custom of the i ?'giving of gifts." I am prepared for all who desire something pretty, something use? ful, something sweet, or something sug? gestive, in which to typify their love and good wishes towards the objtctof their regard. Friends, lov? ers, husbands, wives, can all get snited from my varied and miscellaneous stork, and I pledge myself more than ever to deserve the p pnlar motto, THE LEADER GF LOW PRICES, C. F. JACKSON. Taxes. CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, Coi.ujjuia, S. C. Deoember 1G, 1873. THE Tax Books of the city of Columbia, for 1871. will be open on THUB8DAY" December 18. By resolution <-f the City Council, all persons making returns and paying taxes before January 1, will be al? lowed a discount ol ?vo per cent. OHAS. BARNUM, Deo 17 City Clerk and Assessor. Mills House Stables. XW. JUST received at tho above Sta b)es, twenty head fine KENTUCKY J^MULl^, most of which are wull( broke. Will be sold cheap for cash. VeptlS J. N. LONO. Agent. ' FRANKLIN H0U8E, Corner Bridge and Qato* Slretle. THE undersigned bogs to announce to his old patrons and friends, that he has re? opened his SAMPLE ROOM and RESTAU? RANT, and is prepared to serve, at all hours, FI8II, GAME and OYSTERS, in all stylos; togeihor with every delicaoy that the Charleston and Columbia markets afford. NovC _ O^jr^FRANKLIN._ Seegers' Reer is Pure. rTdon'tcontain CocolusIndiens, Fish Bor* L ries. to make cue sleepy or headschy._ Family Flonr. 100 BBL8. hxtra Family FLOUB. 100 barrels low priced, but sound. For salo by _U OPE A GYLES Mocha and Java Coffees. I -{ f\ BAGS Old Government JAVA, HI lOpockoterure Mocba. i For sale low by DOPE A GY LES. At Panic and Hard Time Prices. A MOST elegant und vaiiel aesortnieut of {ooda, emcablo for prea< nts orall 3ges,con dating in part of DOLLS, of every aizo, et lalf prioe; WORK-BOXES, inlaid; WRIT LNQ DESKS, CASTORS, beavily plated Sil? ver Pitchers, Urns, Goblets, Jet, Plated and 3ornoliau Sets, Reticulos, Satchel", Travel tig Bags, and a m <st superb collection of 'fork Baskets, Fanoy Stands, Willow Work, ?anoy and Useful Goods, of tbia kind, at lalf price, besides the most appropriate rifts of the aeasonftf every kind. Ii. C. 5HIVEu ? CO. Especial Bale for the Holidays. All who desire to make a real substantial rife, during the season,are informed that wo ire offering onr elegant assortment or )HROMOS at bair tbeir valuo. Wo take the different issues of money, as ar as able, for floods; but wish it under? wood we give no greenback obange, nor do re bny at any prioe. Dec 24 I COCK FIGHTS I COCK FIOHTB ! a* Ping's (*??fc-Ht ? ?I\IN 8TBBET, KBAB OEHVA IS ' STFtr.F.T, COMMENCING FRIDAY, lUth instant, and continuing during ttho Holidays. Admiaaion, fifty cents. WILLIAM M. FINE. Proprietor. Dec 18 rH? late telegrams from Washington, an? nouncing the decision of the United itatfH Supreme Court, concerning the Bills of tho Bank r 1 the State, Did not cr or to more ozcitemrnt in Columbia ban was caused by tho announcement that hero arc plenty more of those fine Havana Mo ARK, of our own make, which are still all he rage. We also aunounco that Building md LoaD and Greenbacks are Beoeived at Far. Great throngs are flocking to avail them elvos oT this opportunity to procure the hoict Tobaccos and Cigars to bo had Al the California Cigar Store. Nov 9 _ _____ M. 8ULZBAOHER. Certificates of Indebtedness Received at D. E P S T I N'S, Under Colombia Hotel. FOB CLOTHING, HATS and GENTS FURNISHING GOODS. I desire to call the ittention of the pablio to the fact that Cer? tificates ef Indebtedness of the State of South Carolina will be received for all goods purchased at my estabUshment, and posi? tively at greenback prices. * My stock is fall and complete in every par* ticular, and persons desiring bargains, and to dispose of their State money, oan be ac? commodated by giving me a call. This is done in view of the dullness of the times, and also with a determination to dis? pose of the stock. Call early at D. EPSTLN'S. Dec 12_ Imported Champagnes. pr*/"V CASES Jnles Mnm s'Drv Verzensy and ZjVJ Heidsick, Quart? and Pints. For sale low by_HOPE A GYLES. CLOTHIKQ! DRY GOODS ! GENTS* FURNISHING GOODS! LOOK OUT FOR BARGAINS/ THE undersigned, equal to the wants of his friends aLd the publio in general, has re-opened on Main street, at tlie stand 'ormerly oceuj ud bj John C. Dial, with a large and wcll-seleoted stock of DRY GOODS, CLOTHING and Or N ib" FURNISHING GOODS, which he offers at pi ices that defy competition. Resnecllully soliciting a share of the patronage hitherto exit ndt d to him, lie promises lull aatiafactii n to all ibat fa? vor him with a call. H. GOODMAN. Oct 22 Qnns and Pistols. I RESPECTFULLY inform ^>"<^ toy friends and the public in ^C^^-SawReneral that I have on hand a w ? well-selected stock ot double md single-barreled GUNS, RKPEATER8, Shot Ponchos and Flaaks, Game Bags, Caps md Ammunition, Toys of all description, Walking Canes, and many other artioles too numerous to mention, ?iiich I oiler for saie low for cash. Repairing done at short notice. Vieo. Keys fitted. P. W. nn.\r i, Nov 4 At the Sign of the Big Gnu. MILLINERY. First Prize Awarded at Fair of 1873. MRS. C. E. REED has opened a fine assortment of Ladies', Misses' and Children's U?N ; NETS, Hats, Caps,Cloaks, Red ingotes, Furs, Under-wear and Hair of all descriptions; also, Mrs. Mood) 'b and other styles of Corsets. All of which will bo aold at reduced prices. Mrs. Reed was awarded the highest premiums at the State Fa rs for the beet Millinery. Oot 23 Smo Jewelry! Jewelry! Jewelry! WM. GLAZE, AT hia new store, Main street, nearly op? posite tbo Central National Pank, has a large and beautiful stook of fine WATCHE8, stem and key winders, from tbe beat Eu? ropean and American manufacturers, and of his own importation, in gold and silver eases. Elegant JEWELRY 1 An unrivaled assort? ment just received, and all the latest styles. Sterling SILVER-WARE, in sets and cases. Bridal Presents, and a very floe selection of IMated-Ware. Gold Watch and Neck Chains, Lockets, elegant Seal, Wedding and Engage? ment hing?, largo stock of Spectacles and Eye-Olaascs, Clocks, Musical Boxes, and a izroat variety of Fanoy Artioles. My stock la tho largest and boat selected iu the Southern conntry, and will bo sc>ld sb cheap as the sarao article can bo bought an;where. Oct 24 MB