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COLUMBIA, S Q. TttttricUy Morning, pecembar24,1874 iTiio Prssdmen'a Bank Swindle, Resolutions were adopted by the Sooth Carolina Legislature, asking ?Congress to make good to the deposi? tors in the Freedmeu's Savings Bank the amounts deposited by them iu it. The freedmeu iu other States are send? ing up similar petitions. The colored people of Louisville, Kentucky, are interested in the bank to the amount of $165,000, and in a memorial pray Congress to wind op its affairs, and re tarn the dues resulting from deposits. They say, by way of argument for tbeir ?plea, that the institution was chartered by Act of Congress; that it reserved to 'itself the right to inspect tho books -nod genoral condition of its affairs at any time during business hours; and the oharter bad been flagrantly vio? lated, from time to time, without the kuowledge of the depositors. Tbere 'fore, they hold that Congress is morully ?bound, &c This view is further -strengthened by the faot that iu the 'freedmeu's idea, tho Freedmen'a Bu? reau and the. Bank were alosely eon *neoted. Officers of the Bureau were made its cashiers, and drew pay from the Government while establishing the -brunabeu. Payments of different -kinds?bounties, pensions and back pay -duo colored soldiers?were made through the bank. Advertisements ware put forth in these words: "This tfeaok is chartered by the United Stetes Vxovernment, and is, therofore, per? fectly safe, all deposits being seen red Jtg Vailed States bonds. The Govern 'aont guarantees all deposits." It is ??evident that pains were taken to make ?'?the colored depositors believe that it 'was -an institution of tho Government, > and that deposits in it would have its .protection and patronage. A pretty i-niearvoase of moral liability is made out "against lue Government, if the parties who used its name and credit had any ?authority to do so. In that case it would itself be guilty of fraud. It is -more likely, however, that its ooufi ? deuce was abused by tho cashiers and >>crm?6?S igentS, WuO ?OOk HUT?uingO of .the peculiar oiroumstanooe of the conn ?try at the time to help on a project from which they expected benefits to -themselves and others. We do not -?conceive that the Government, under '?this latter view, is either legally or -morally bound to make good these v-olaime. At the same time, and for -reasons whioh are obvious, we should be glad if it would take control of the .assets, wind up the concern, aud pay 'back the deluded depositors, either ?in whole or in part, the suma tbey planed in it. They are victims in any ?case, and oan ill afford to bear the ? uncertainty and losses to whioh ithey have been subjeoted. While *we should like thfa magnani? mous oourse to be pursued to? ward-* the freedmeu, it wonld be fully as gratifying if the fellows who were the original instruments of the decep? tion and those who havo profited by tbe ?plunder and swindling of their money, ? could be brought to condigu pnuiub ment. An examination has brought to light astounding evidences of cor vupkiou iu the management of tbe ?bank. Tho exhibit of assets contains such entries as theso: Jumes G. Benut, President of the Washington Bing ?Club House, $28,500, secured by law; (?) Howard University, $73,000, -secured by mortgage on college lauds, ?of small value; E. H. Nichols, Trea? surer, $175,000, secured by assignment ?of oonttaot of sale of tho Northern ?Central branch of the Union Pacific Railroad Company; J. Jj. Kidwull, $2,000, secured by stock of the Seneca Stone Company, utterly worthless; J. O. Kennedy, $12,000, secured in the eame bad way; KilbOurn, $3,000, with? out collateral; Huntington, (since tle oeased.) $3,600, no collateral; Evans, 59,000, secured by District of Colum? bia securities of uncertain value; J. W. Vaudenburg, District Contractor, ? $160,000, sooured by almost worthless securities; Dockray, $6,514, on secu? rity of $10,000 of the bonds of the Memphis and El Pano Railroad Com? pany. Lint, but not least, is a loan to Lrandaulet Williams for $15,000, whe? ther secure 1 or not is not stated. If tboao and be rest who have been ?jguriug anu purloining this money could be ove: hauled and made exam? ples of, if tao oolored peoplo could only draw ila right lesson from this experience of knavish aud pretended Criends, we should think the repay? ment of their louses by tbe American peoplo would bo a good investment. In any case, we should like to Bee it done. ?' ? ?-?????' ? ? /Forty-eevoa Georgia giu-boneeshavo '<b?en burned siuco Septemb^/ 1. ?ji.'jU ^i?<j..Aj., ? .... ?-:-.?< The Btrnsglo Deferrert. We are sorry, in the interest of tray reform and necessary eoonomy, that - Governor Chamberlain did not roturu, without bis - official approval, tho bill to make ap? propriation for tbe payment of the members and employees of the Gene? ral Assembly, wbo>>e defects be clearly pointed out in tbe accompanying mes? sage. We should have been pleueed for him to havo coped at once with the opposition to bis conservative view*, and polioy, which has found its head and cenlre in the Seuate, and which soouta the idea of tho praotioai appli ualiou of auy rules ot retrenchment or moderation to itsolf. The majority of that body, which has inudo a prey of public interests for several years, under many insidious disguises, requires to be taught a lesson, and raadu to abandon its old pluuderiug ways Encouraged .by its present success, it will gather fresh oourugo for uttackt apou the pooples' rights, and for the spoliation of the public treasury. The struggle, which was merely avoided yesterday, will iufullibly coino beforo a great while; that i?, if tho power uf this abandoned ring is to be overthrown. And there can be no possibility of any? thing like fair aud good administra? tion of the government until it is doue. At the same time, wo appreciate tho motives and respect the consideration which induced the Governor to give the bill a rolnotuut approval. Forefathers' Day.?The anniver? sary of the lauding of the pilgrim fathers was celebrated by the New England Sooiety of Charleston, by a banqnet, A number of persons were present. The following letter from Got. Chamberlain was read: Colombia, S. C, Deo. 21, 187-i. John U. Steele, Esq., und others, Committee of New England Society? GentijEIIUX: I received, with sinoere pleasure, your iuvitation to be present at the New England Society, on the 22d instaut, and to respond to tho sentiraant, "The State of South Caro? lina." I have waited, during the in? terval since your invitation was re? ceived, in the hope that my publio duties might allow me to be present with you, but I now see clearly that I mnst forego that pleasure, in order to be at my post of duty here. To parti? cipate in honors paid to tho memory of the pilgrims of New England, iu the chief oity of South Carolina, would be au event so peculiar and significant in my personal experience as to render the ocoasion in tho highest dogroe me? morable. There is so much in the character of the pilgrims of New Eug giand that challenges admiration, so many beneficent results have flowed from their actions and example, so much of the best progress of mankind dates from their lauding, December 22, 1G20, that all just men to-day, however widely sundered from them in liuougo and locality, ought to be ready to join in a siuuere tribute to their moral heroism and practical sa gaoity. I rejoicn to know that on the occa? sion of your anniversary, the praises of the iJilgiims frf New England will be spoken, ami their memory honored by the descendants of tho.se other pil? grims and wnuderers for oouGcieucc sakii who laid the early foundations ot this S'.ute Such a harniouy of feeling not only honors tho past, but it lights up tho future of our oouutry. It semis forth im mlhienee which will finally bind all our peoplu and nil our States together by bonds moru enduring th iu physical naturu or human wisdom have contrived?the Loud-i of x common und universal reverence for true nobility of purpose aud life. Iflhadbcou permitted to respond for tbe Stute of South Carolina at your festival, I should havo said that I, a 6on of the Pilgrims of Now England, and loyal in every fibre of my being to thoir memory, could look with pride, hardly lesB than if native born, upon tbe high qualities which havo marked the people of this Statu in all the vary iug fortunes through which they have passed; their early self-denial, their revolutionary patriotism, their brilliuut record in the subsequent national councils, their devoted valor iu the more recent struggloa of arms, and their unwavoriug fortitude amidst tho trials of misfortune and defeat. I should havo said that from such ele? ments of character, iiiod aud inspired by suoh a history, South Carolina, lay? ing aside whatever was antagonistic to true progress in her former local iusti- j ttitions, and restiug now on tho broad foundation of perfect civil equality, will in the near future re-assert her su? premacy in car great sisterhood of States. I know the boos of the pilgrims of New England who are with us will not dishonor their sires by u weak suc? cumbing before present disoourugo tnents. Faith in the invinoibility of a good oanse was tho secret of our fathers' suooesa. In that sign we muy again conquer. Iu the restoration of good government to this Stute, let as resolve to benr an honorable part, thereby proving our true descent from those who, 200 yeara ago, gave to the world one of her most conspicuous ex? amples of the spirit and method by which Christian commonwealths may be built np nnd perpetuated. With sentiments of highest regard, I remain, gentlemen, your obedient servant, D. H. CHAMBERLAIN. MelhnilKt Conference i \ npnlntrarnO Charleston Dist.?W. P. Movzon, F. E. Charleston?Trinity, G H Wells; R D Smart, sup'y. Bethel, .1 T Wigbtman. Spring Street, lW. T. Capcra.' BuiiiDicrvllle cirruit, D J Simmons. (Berkley circuit, S I> Vaughn. < San tec mission, A C Uantt. f Cooper River mission, U S Byrd. s Cypress circuit, .J II Zimmerman. <St Paul's mission, A Nettles. St George's circuit, \V A Clarke. Wulterhero circuit, J L Silly. Bamberg circuit, P F Kistler. Colleton circuit, T Itaysor, O N Roiilitree. Allendale circuit, T E Wnnnnniuker. Black Swamp circuit^ J W Humbert. (Yoinassce circuit, IS II Pooser. j $ Hurdecvillc mission, .1 K Coburn. OraNUEIU'RUK Dist.?W. Martin. P. E. t Uraiigehiirg stn, ?) B Campbell. Orungcliurg, et, DD Hunt zier. I Rrnnelivillc ct, .1 W Mciby. Providence et, W llutto. si Matthew i t, T .1 elide. CpperSt Matthew et, II G Jotl<!3. IJppcr Orange i t. A tl Dunner. ( Edisto et, M I. H ink-. < I'ppcr Kdi.-to miss, to l?c supplied l?v V. (A Price. Grab um et, A .1 CauUien. WiiliritOtl <:t, J 1J Mas-eU\ti.. Ellenloii ct, .1 C Bissell. Aikcu miss. Sidi II Browne. Cnmitcvillu lind Lnugcly miss, 1. (.' Loyal. COI.ir.MIUA Dl.iT.?\V. II. flemish. P. E. Columbia?Washington Street. A C Smith. <.Marion Street, W 1) Kirklnud. JCity Mission, A \V Walker. Columbia et, E I, Kin?. Richhind Fork ft. C I> Rowell. (Wiiinshoro ami Rldgcwuv. A J Stafford. (Ithickstock ct mid miss. .) .1 Neville. Falrlleld ct, .) M Bovd; East Chcstvr ct, .1 W Kelly. Chester ct, Tlios Mitchell. C W YVaikvr. Kork Hill i t, T W Munnerlvn. Yorkvlllc stu, .1 \V DicksOn. Yorkvllle et, I. A Johnson. Lexington et, <; \V IiutI'm. Lcrsville ct, .1 A Clifton. Edgeliold < t, G V Bound. Colunihiu FeiiKtle College. S I! Jones, Pi1?*. Si mtkii Dist.?A. M. Ciikietzukko. P. k. Sumtcr sta, F Auhl. Sinnier <1, I, M Little, \V A Hoger.'?. Bishopvillo ct, S .1 Hill. SCunideii station. I! f Chrlotzberg. Kcrslinw miss. E M Merritt. Sunteo et und miss, J L Shuford, M M Ferguson. Maiuiing et, J B Platt. I.ynchbur^ ct, \V J Whitman. Tiniiiionsville ct, \V I. Pcgncs. Durlington sta, J O Wlllsou. Darlington et, T. M Ilumcr, W W Wil? liams. Chcraw sta, J E Carlisle. (Chesterfield ct, J C ituasell. (Xoar ctniHl miss. A Ervin. Hanging Hock ct, D J McMillan. Lancaster sta. IS L Harper. Buluirct, .1 F England. Marion Disthiuy?W. c. Power. P. K. Marion sta. A J Stoke.*. Marion ct. it N Well*. Buck Swamp rt, W W Jones, one to b?? supplied. Little hock ct, J C Stoll. .1 W W?lling: .1 K Little. supV. South Marlboro et, .1 T Kilgo. BcunctLsvillc ct, .1 M Carlisle, .1 I. Stokes. North Marlboro et, ET Hodges. Florence and Liberty Clin pel. (I T Hannen, ( Lyuch's Creek ctahd miss, II L buttle. i Lyuch's Lake ct, .1 S lleasley. iKingstree ct, .1 .1 Workman." (JohiisonvUle ct. C C Fislibiirne. Gourdin und Sumpit ct and miss, H J Morgan. G unrgct o w u "si a, 1/ Wo o d. Wuccumiiw ct and miss. W II Kirton, BucksviMc rt, W Thomas. Conwnyboro sta, D Tiller. Cunwayboro ct and miss, \V Carson, one to be supplied. Spartakruro Dist.?H. M. Mooo, P. E. Spartanburg sta, .1 A Porter. Spartanhurg et, Felix IIaitin. Cherokee ct, J F Smith. Rich Hill ct. A P Avant. Pacolctct, I J Newherrv. Fair Forest ct, J B Wilson, llnionvlllc sta, A H Lester. Goslicn Hill ct, J E Watson. Bclinont et, M C McKihhcn. Cane Creek ct, J C Miller. Clinton ct. Ccorge M Bovd. Lauieiis ct. .1 P. Traywic'k, W H Arial. WolVord College. A M Shi op. President; W Smith. Professor; Jl A C Walker, Fhinnciul Secretary. EditorS C Advocate. f M Kennedy. Sup'I Carolina Orphan-' Heine, It COHwr. Cokkswi'kv Disc?Mws'i.vii Brown, P. k. Cokeshitry >ta. R W Barber. Cokeshury et, S P 11 Klwell. Ahheville sta, .1 A Mood. Abbeville et, T s Daniel, C D Mann. Smith Abbeville ct. -I C C.riuts. Xorili Kdgclleld ct. G W .\l Crciglitun. I.owndcsvillc sta, C II Pritcliard. Tutnlding Shoals ct. N K Melton. Greenwood et. .1 W Murray, W S K Wight man: Wll I.iiwton, sup'y. Newherrv sta, K P Franks. Newherrv - !. T (i Heiherl I. f Beattv. Little Sabida ? t, M II 1V-.-r. (tUKi'.Nvn.i.K Dist?O. A. U.wtnv. i.'. K. Greenville stu. KJ Meynardie. (ireenviiie cily and Marietta miss, ?' <' IXivls. Greenville ct. It I! Dnguall. Rcidville. .1 K McCain. Weltord ct, .1 A Wood, sup'y." Kork Shoal <-t. .1 Attawav. Williuinslon sta, S A Weber. Brushy Creek <-t, W Bowman. Anderson sta, W W Mood. Anderson et, W A Hodges. I'etidlelon ct, ?! Finger. Plckeusville et, J Stockman. Plckcns miss, to be sup bv T i' Phillips. Walhalla ct. K L Arclicf; V M Morgan, sup'y. Chcoliec mi:--, A W .lackson. Seneca ct and iai.~s, to lie supplied by F Smith. Wllliiimstoii Fciiialc College. S Lander. President. Transferred to South Georgia Conference, (} J lirifliths, and lo Virginia Coulercucc, J W Cridor. ? ? ? Orrv MATrmta.?Subscribe for the PilCBNlX?tlou'l borrow. Heading mutter ou every page. Yestorduy was n regular epriny or Hammer d.iy. Trauhieut iiilvortiseiuetits and no ttcoH mi?.s< be paid for in udvance. The "lovely ones" of the community availed themselves of yesterday's balm iuens. A clorpyinnn performed a certain ceremony yesterdny, nud Dunn Wright in doing so. Ool. A. Cowar?, of the King's Mountain Military Institute, wiib iu the city, yesterday. Mr. W." W. Williams, (son of Mr. .7. P. Williams,) of this city, bus beeu nd mittod to preach ' by the Methodist Coufereuno. Ho is a promising young man, and generally liked. Best imported Partagas, eigbt for one dollar, at Colombia Hotel Cigar Store. John Agoew & Sou are closing out at wholesule tbeir stock of golden cbop tire arnckers at reduced prices. It don't muko any differenoe bow bard tbe times may be, there is always more or leas money to spend during I the Xmas holidays. I Are you in search of a fashionable I hat, oat, overcoat, or clothing of uuy ikiud? Kinard Sc Wiley's is tho place to go for it. They keep the best of goods. What u pity it in to sandwich Satur? day, as u working day, between Chrtst rnai aud Suuday. Can't we fliuk it somehow aud let Christmas run ou until Saturday night? The schedule of the Charlotte, to-' lumbiti and Augusta Railroad whs! change'!, yesterday?the train fiuiu Augusta airiving in Columbia lit 2 10 P. M. If you girls roully must make Chi ;st- j mas presents to your bachelor friends, ? give them something else than slip? pers. A flannel bag that will hold u ; hot flat-iron, and wou't be kicked off! en?ily after a fellow gets in bod, isn't u ; bad idea. Mr. D. Epson's many customers havn made heavy inroads npun his| stock of clothiug and furnishing goods; j but as he replenishes rapidly, scekeis after presents will tiud every thing they j require. Tho attention of present-seekers is called to the stock of Mr. R. L Bryan?books, f*ucy articles, etc.? from grave to pay, piaio to oruumontal. If you are puzzled, (and who is u<d?y Mr. Bryan's collection may be tho means of tnakiug all clear. It is reported that Colonoi Dolla? rn ead has resigned the Superintend ency of the Greeuvillo aud Columbia Railroad, to accept a similar position ou the Chesapeake aud Ohio Railroad, aud that Col. H. J. Pe*ke i.sto succeed | him. There will be a raiils of a lot of fine ' cakes?fruit aud pound?at the j Wheeler House, under the auperin- \ tendence of Fritz. Tho refiling will j begin early in the evening, und con-J tinue as long as anybody will take a j chance. We are pleased to aunounce that tbe ladiea of Columbia will present the or? phans, nt their Home, this afternoon, at 5 o'clock, with a Christmas tree. Mrs. Lynos, the matron of the Home, will be pleased to see on the occasion aa many citizens as the house will bold. The India rubber or hairless horse, (now ou exhibition in tho store, on tho South-cast coruor of Main and Wash? ington street^.) is a freak of nature? there is not a hair from tho nostril to the extreme point of the tail, aud the skin is .soft and smooth. Tho price of admission is only two dimes. The young ladies attending the I Misses Elmore'a school had it pleasing exhibition, yesterday, in anticipation of tbe Christmas holidays, at which the parcels of the scholars and u few j friends were present. Th'* poetic ad? dresses were well delivered aud ple.t- : siiitly received. The extensive advertisements ni Messrs. R. ? W. C. Swaflield are: merely indications of the stock of goods which their establishment con? tains They have made-up articles to fit nearly everybody; but if you hap? pen to be of au unusual size?either one way or the other?:hey will mea? sure nnd fit you iu short order. The Governor has appointed J, Q. Marshall, E<q , a member of the Co Inmbia bar, and u Conservative, a Trial Justice in this city. This up-, poiutmeut, we letirn, was made iu de foreuco to the wish of the bar, and np?uthe recommeudation of all Ihn: j delegates to the Legislature from this Couuty. Gov. Chamberlain bus made the fol-1 lowing appointments: Trustees Agri? cultural College and Mechanical Insti? tute, R. II. Gloiives, R. J. Douulds.m, W. L.jTrenholm; Charles Letschgc, Notary Public, Charleston. And rc moved W. B. Williams, Trial Justice, York; Jesse II. Wilson, Trial Justice, Fair field; William Deas, Trial Justice, Beaufort. The following ollicers were installed, in Masonic Hall, on Monday evening: Hichland Lodge?R. A. Iveennn, W. M.; B. I. Boone, S. W.;J. F. Sut-1 phen, J. W.;G. M. Walker, Treasurer; E. R. Arthur, Secretary; H. Heu nies, S. D.; Owen Daly, J. D.; C. ?. Brown und E. A. Nelson, Stewards; J. P. Williams, Tiler. Acacia Lodge?Q. W. Parker, W. M.; J. H. Black well, S. W.; Andrew Crawford, J. W.j John Oliver, Trea? surer; P. M. F. M. Dreunau, Secre? tary; W. Whitlock, S. D.; W. H. Cuthoart, J. D. Let Us Hate Okdekl-y Holidays.? To-morrow will be Cbristmua, and, onlesB prevented by order of tbe Mayor and vigilance on the part of the police, we shall have the nuual turbulence, coarseness aud drunken? ness, which, for several years, have made the most delightful festival sea? son repulsive and disagreeable to sober people. We beg again to remind the Mayor that ho should not allow such encroachments upon th ; rights and feelings of the citizens, uor aft^rd tho opportunity of other murderous scenes, ; such r.s we had luvt Christmas. No i body's liberty or privileges will be abridged by the enforcement of proper restraiut and tho bunishmeut of die order and uccnrnpnnyiug hideou? ' uoiseR to special localitioe. They are a disgrace to civilized communities and should not be tolerated to tbe ex? tent of overrunning the town, bach regulations as *e advise are iu force in Charleston, hegiumug the 19th instant and to continue to 2d January, und for tbe purport?*, us the Mayor's pro? clamation says, "of preventing ucci deutH." A good example, which wn oouimeud again to the consideration of Mayor Alexander. Siuoe. penning tbe above, the pro? clamation of the Mayor has been is? sued, and wiil be found iu another column. It will be rigidly enforced. U.vtL VttHASOKMKXTs. ? Northern mm. opens C.3U A. M., 3 P. M.. closes 11 A. M.,0 P. M. Chariest'.,n open.".8 A. M., 5.30 P. M. ;clott**8 A. M.,6 P. M. W..stern nvvit* 6 A. M., IP. M.; *lort?s ti, Lot) P. M. Greenville opens rj. A5 P. M.; closes 6 A. M. Wil? mington opens 4 P. M.; closes 10.30 A. M. On Sunday open from 2.30 to J.30 P. M. Soi'KBMB Court?Wednesday, De? cember 23.?The Court met at 10 A. M. Present?Chief Justice Moses and Associate Justices Wright uud Willard. Isaheils A. Boykiu e< ru'., appellants, vs Joim B. Walts, respoudeut. Mr. AbuHV resumed und concluded his ar? gument for appellants. Mr. Ball was heard for respoudeut. Michael W. Allen, trustee, appellant, r.s- Jerome Fugau et al , respondents. Mr. ila.-kell was heard on a motion to dismiss tbe appeal. Mr. Bauskett con? tra. D. B. DeSaussure, administrator, respoudeut, r.s. Horatio McCienapben, administrator, appellant. Mr. Clark was beard for appellant. Mr. De Saussure for respondent. At 3 P. M., the Court adjourned until Wodnesday, January 13, 1S75, 10 A. AL, nt which time the causes not continued or heard will be taken up. Tbe order of tbe circuits, as prescribed for tbe present term, will bo observed, mid the cases taken up in regular suc? cession, beginning with No. 7, on 4th Circuit. The following is the order of oases: 1. Hayneswurth rs. Bisehofl" A- Co. 2. Small, in re. Mouaghun, rs. Daniel et al. 3. Kose et al., executors, rs. Huger nt al -t Lowudes rs Izard et al. 5. Mussot vs. Corbiu. ?. Bollmau, ad? ministratrix, r.s. Dollmuu. 7. McKel vey r.s S. C. Li. li. Co. S. The Stute rs (\>Ionian. 9. Daniel rs. Swearen-' gen et at. 10. Lyuob rs. Goodwin. 11. Charles rs. Jacobs. 12. Wests *-t ai , administrators, i-s. Long et al. 13. Miiyes & Martin et al. rs. County Commissioners of Newborry. It. Withers r-\ Jenkins. 13. Winter ?.'>'. Alexander ?: </.'. A CtiniajM.vs Lesson.?-This is a b'l-y week fjr everybody, but princt pally for that ever toiling but never eomplaiuiug, leant consequential but most important, useful, dutiful aud auxious personage in the. household, thrt dear little mother, or, it may be, the dear big mother, for tuuu}' of them are as large as they are good. It will be the mother that will be here, there and every wl>ore, and in constant de maud in all other places at the same tune. She will have, to be ubiquitous, and could she divide herself out or multiply herself into n hondred mo? thers, yet there would hardly be enough of her to go round, and do everything that will be required at lutno aud abroad, for her littlo and j big oues?up stairs and down stairs, from kitchen to garret, und all over I the city. Heaveu bless her, what n I time sbu will buvo, and how weary she j will be when Christmas is over and j Saturday night comes. But she will I be happy, too. because h*r happiness ! consists in making those around her happy. How Hellishly unselfish, and what a perfect type of devotiou for tho Hike of tho reflected ploasure it briugs i to herself through tho joy of those ior ! whom she labors! Let us all do our 'bebt, then, to lighten her duties aud 1 her heart, und render her Christmas a 1 season of unalloyed enjoyment; and in all our thoughts let ber be uppermost, aud in all our Christmas presents lot hers be the first und tbe choicest. Since W. D. Love & Co. received those unprecedented bargains from , New York bankrupt stocks, aud marked Idowu their regular goods, the rush, wo 1 understand, bus been so great that j they have not been able to wait on tho I ensttmers. Largest selection of imported of gats at the Columbia Hotel Cigar Store. Fresh eggs, at thirty-three cents a dozen, at Loriok Sc Lowrance'e. Boy your Christmas cigars from Co? lumbia Hotel Cigar Store. Go to Fine's saloon to get the finest oysters in town. Anything and everything in the gro? cery lino at Hardy Solomon's. Choice brands of champagne and other wines at Hardy Solomon's. Christmas apples, by the barrel, at 81, 82, S3 end 84, by O. J. Laurey, opposite PniT.xix Of?oe. Palmetto lino cut tobacco is the best in the city, aud can bo procured only at the Indian Squaw Cigar Store. Chicken disputes commence at Fine's pit, to-day, and continue during the holidays. Admission, 25 cents. Promptness aud attention are the rules ut Hardy Solomon's grocery es tublifhincut. If you wuLt to buy apples by the barrel ut very low prices, go to C. J. Lsurey, opposite Phoikix. L?rick & Lowrnnce, near PncEsrx of?oe, keep the best of groceries, wines, liquors, etc. If you want Christmas groceries, go to H.trdy Solomou's family grocery, Columbia Hotel Row. I The boot and shoe stock at Lore & | Co.'s excels anything in style and price we have seen. Brtiudy fruits, preserves, jellies, [jams, etc., at Hardy Solomon's gro? cery. A splendid line of holiday goods and Christmas gifts at W. D. Love & Co.'a at half price. Go and see them. Give Hardy Solomon a trial, if you want anything in the grocery line. His stock is fresh. Ue sure aud nail early at W. D. Love & Co.'s. Never were such bargains of? fered as they are giving to their cus? tomers uow. Pocket und table cutlery, scissors, razors, guus, pistols aud ammunition for sule by John Agorw ?fc Son?for the Christmas holidays. Hardy Solomou keeps the largest collection of groceries of every kind to he found in the city. Examine 1 them. I Jobu Aguew S: Sou have just opened a handsome assortment of tool chests, ranging iu prices from GO cents to $20, suitable for holiday presents. New York sngsr-cnr?d hams of choice quality, and in abundance, to supply the wants of all for Christmas diuuer, arc just received by John Ag new ? Sou. Notices in the local column are charged for at the rate of fifteen oents a line, for niue lines or more. Less than that space, 31. All looal refer? ence to advertisements.charged for. The Granger cigars sold by John Agoew A- Son are the best five cent ci? gars in the market. A box of these choice cigars makes a nico Christmas preseut. Apple butter, peach butter, plum butter, raspberry butter, and every other kind of butter, (except suet,) can I ulwnvsj be obtuiued from Hurdv Sclo I uion. Camel's haircloths, worth GO cents a yard to import, are being offered at W. 3). L ive A Co.'s at 23 cents. The cheapest goods, Ihu ladies say, ever sold in this market. j If yon redly desire a good picture, call at Reckling's photograph gallery. Those who have never had u good picture, would do well to call. Satia j faction guaranteed, or no money asked. Gold pens and pencil cases, in va? riety?useful aud ornamental'?just the things for Christmas presents, at Stokes' blank book manufactory, op? posite Pucksix office, C. F. Jackson's establishment was thronged, yesterday, with purchasers. I He keeps up his reputation as the "leader of low prices," and that is the secret of his success. Call on him, all ye who are troubled with short pocket books. J List of Nr.w Advertisements. Albiu Tuck8a?A Card. Claims Against the State. Mayor's Proclamation. R II. Ciafk?OD?School jSoiioe. I R. L. Bryan?Christmas Goods. R. Hannan?House to Rent. J. H. Sawyer?Bank Notice. ' Thos. Dodamend?G. Sc O. R. R. HoTcn AnmvAi.3, December 23.? j Hcmirix House?R A Tolten, N C; J D Gregg, Mar's Bluff; R Heriots, Sum ter; J L Shulor, Lexington; JA Laval, city; J J Croats, wife and daughter, J D Droher, J M Carriogton, Vo; John Uallman, N C; G E Gresham, lud; B A Stovnll, Ga; H S Wingard, Pros? perity; Miss B Croals, Ya; S Corley, J 1 M Stewart, Lexington. Munition fleuse?E B Gary, Cokea I bury; G M Wilson, Charleston; Mrs C IA MauldiD, Greenville; T Watson, I Edgefitld; S E Cuughmao, Lexington; JM Bowen, Frog Level; Miss Mary I II* toiler, Richlaud.