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LOCAL ITEMS. Be aufort, f$. C. June 15, 1876. The Rice Interest. The delegates who went to Washingtonjfcin this State, and there met delegof!Ks from Georgia and Louisiaua, and \ co-operated with them in an effort to prevent the passage of the Hawaiian ' bill, admitting rice and sugar from those islands into the United State free of duty, have returned. The bill had been referred to the committee on foreign relations, and the delecation were admitted to a hearing before it. The bill is still in their hands ami will not be reported for some time. The congressional representatives from the States mentioned arc reported to be laboring earnestly for its defeat. The passage of this bill would ruin the rice interest in this State and should not be tolerated for one moment. The South must be protected in the production of her staple commodities. o quorum last night of the Beaufort towu council. o i ItgT Lieut. Governor Gleaves has gone to Cincinnati. 8?*, A. H. Girard, has our thanks for a set of coast survey charts of this secticn of the coast from Key west to Cape Komaic. t&- Such was the storm on Monday that the steam water boat Agnes w;;s compelled to put back in attempting to reach the fleet, with full tanks of water. 8^** Judge Maher complimented the county commissioners for their foresight Jn rocArvinor fnnda to nro rate the tickets of each term of court. 1 B6LA.n anonymous correspondent writes to ask 4'who assisted French, or how he became a grand juror?"' As we never notice correspondents without they furnish their name, we cannot answer. Neither Governor nor Lieut. Gov. in the State at present. If the irresistible came in contact with irremovable just now, what would be the consequence?" The constitution is silent on this point. BgL. A rule has been served on F. D. J. Lawrence, to shew cause on Friday next, why his name should not be stricken from the roll as an attorney, for unprofessional conduct. Dr. White has applied for admission to the bar, and will be examiued on Friday. Physic and law may work well together, and very bitter physic, some people find law to be. Twenty-four days services wa> rcudered the couuty by one of the members of the centenuial investigating committee. The charges took as long to hatch as duck eggs. Say* Mrs. Hohcack has removed her bakery from the Stevens House, to the corner of Free Landing, where she will be happy to see her numerous patrons. ftS?" il Hnld the fourth for I am eoiir ing," is what the jurors and witnesses sang, as they climbed the stairs to the coui ^ ty commissioners', room, to get their tick ets pro rated to one fourth of their face. With a slight intermission on Tuesday, it has rained all this week in torrents, and not less than ten to twelve inches of water can have fallen. Crop? were suffering from drought before the rain, but now there is danger that they will be drowned out. Bg&u The house of Dr. Stuart, so recently partially destroyed by fire, in Beaufort is almost repaired and ready for occupancy. Mr. W. H. Devlin had the contract for carpenter's work. The schooner yacht " Jennie " belouging to Messrs. Waterhouse and Ricker, sank at her anchorage in Beaufort harbor on Wednesday. She was almost full of rain water and fouling with another boat sank her. Her top-mast is just above water. Butter 1 Butter!! THE BEST BUTTER IN THE MARKET, 40CTS PER LB. CHOICE TABLE BUTTER 40CTS. PER LB. COOKING BUTTER 30CTS. PER L GEO. W. ROBERT'S. J. C. RICHMOND. Trial Justice. All business infested to him will reoeive care ful and prompt attention. Office Custom House Building. Beaufort S. C. Manhood: How Lost, How Restored! YjBBtwp^v Just published, a new << li?D of Culver well's X t\ Celebrated Essay on the radical cure (without medicine) of Spermatorrhoea or Seminal Weakness, Involuntary Seminal Losses Impotency, Mental and Physical Incapacity, Impediments to Marriage, etc,; also Consumption Epilepsy and Fits, induced by self-indulgence o sexual extravagance, Ac. Mj>- Price, in a sealed envelope, only six cents. The celebrated author, in this admirable Essay clearly demonstrates, from a thirty years successfur practice, that the alarming consequences of self abuse may be radically cured without the dangercu us? of internal medicine or the application of the knife; pointing out a mode of cure at once simpl certain and effectual, by means of which every sufferer, no matter what his condition may be may cure himself cheaply, privately, and radically This Lecture should be in hands of every youth and every man in the land. Sent under seal, in a plain envelope, to any address, post-pa id, on receipt of six cents or two postage stamps. Address the Publishers, F. BREGMAS & SON, 41 Ann St., Xew York Post Office Box April 27tb 1-y. TAKE DR.~DENNIS~ System Renovatorand BIoo PVUIFYIXG SYRIP. For Dyspepsia, PUcs, Heartburn, Sick Ileadacb Fevers, Sores, dc. ' M. J. GRAHAM. Aut., aur.50?liBe Beaufort. Just Received. \ MOST COMPLETE and elegant assortment of SPRING AND SUMMER DRY SQO DS, CLOTHING, ?AND? CENTS' FURNISHING GOODS. Will be sold at prices to suit the times, also a fresh stock of * LADIES'1, GENTS' & CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES. -AT? W. C. BELLOWS. P. M. WHITMAN, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Bay Street, Beaufort, S. C., Has just retruned erom the north with a fine assortment of gnods at Nortliorn Prico^, WEDDING RINGS, $3.00 to $12.00, SILVER RINGS, 30c. to $1.50. SIL .'ER NAPKIN RINGS, $2.00 to $4.00. LADIES GOLD WATCHES, $36 to $50. 0 3 Day U Bay Striking Clocks, 33,30 to 33, o GENTS' GOLD CHIANS, PINS, RINGS, SLEEVE BUTTONS. STUDS, WATCH CHAINS, LADIES GOLD and PLATED JEWELRY, GOLD PENS, AC., AC. GENTS' GOLD & SILVER WATCHES. Call and examine before purchasing, and satisfy yourself you can save ten to^twenty-five per eent from Charleston or Savannah prices. dec.6.1y W. H. CALVERT. PRACTICAL Tin Sheet Iron. Copper Worker DEALER IN Japanned and Stamped Tin Wares. Constantly or hand, Cooking Parlor and I3ox Stoves. TERMS CASH. Agent for the Celebrated Charter Oak Cooking Stoves. W. H. CALVERT, Bay St. bftween 8th & 9th sts. Beaufort. S. C ICE! ICE! mm l 3HM0NS, ARE NOW PREPARED TO FUR A Ice in any quantity Custom' s may desire, from their Ice House, Sovontb. Street. john conant, j. a. emmons ap.27 t-f ?jas. e. McGregor, CARRIAGE MAKER, HOUSE, SIGN, and CARRIAGE PAINTER, i ! Opp. Express Office, Beaufort, S. All kinds of Scroll and fancy sawing. AH kiDds of repairing promptly attended to, on reasonable terms. Satisfaction guaranteed. Agent for Barnes' patent foot power scroll [ saw, which can be seen in operation at my shop. JAS. E. MCGREGOR. July 1-1 y. BANKING HOUSE, Wm. H. Lock wood, BAY ST., BEAUFORT, S. C. GOLD AND EXCHANGE ON New, York Charleston & Savannah Bought and Sold, ? ? - . iT _ Collections made on any point in ine United States. Accounts received subject to check at sight. ap.27.6m. Tort royal railroad. Magnolia Passenger Route. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. SUPERIX'TS OFFICE PORT ROYAL RAILR'D) Augusta, Ga., May 1, 1876. ( The following Passenger Schedule will be opera led on and alter May l, 1876. OOING SOUTH. Train No. 1. Daily. Lea^e Augusta : 8 30 a n '.cave Yemasse *12 35 p n Vrrive Port Royal 2 30 p n Vrrive at Savannah .. 3 30 p n \rrive at Charleston 4 20 p n Vrrive at Jack>-.>iivil]e 8 35 p i GOING SOUTH, Train No. 3. Driffy. ;??*e Jacksonville 2 10 p i -'avannah 9 00 a r harleston 8 30 a i 7; 'ort Poyal 10 15 a i ^ c Yemassee *12 30 p i Arrive at Augusta 5 00 p i Pinner. oV The only lino making close connection with the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad a* Savannah, and from and to Jacksonville and all points in Florida, avoiding the long, tedious r.nd well-known Omnibus transferer through that city The only line running Through Ray Coaches without change between Augusta and Savannah. Connections made at Augusta with the South Carolina Railroad for Aiken, S. C., Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad for all poiuts.North and Southwest, West and Northwest. Sleeping Car Berths engaged at Augussa by applying to agents at Beaufort or Port Royal. Baggage Checked Through. It. G. FLEMING, Superintendent. T, S. RAVANT, Gen'l. Pass. Agent. Final Discharge. Notice is hereby given that I will apply to the Hon. R. K. Carleton, Judge of Probate for the County of Beaufort State of South Carolina, for a final discharge as Administrator of the estate of James B. Seabrook, deceased, 011 the 28tli da* of June next C. A. SEABU&OK, Adiu'r. Hilton Head, S. C. May 29th 1876. jne.1-4. Executor's Notice!! All parties having claims against the Estate of Ferdinand Schultz deceased are requested to present the same forthwith, at the undersigned place of business at Beaufort, and all parties indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment of the same to F. W. SCHEPER. Executor, Beaufort S. C. may 11th 1S7C. 1-m. To Holders of-County Checks or Audited Claims, prior to November 1, 1872, Office of tue County Commissioners, Beaufort, S. C., May Sth, 1876. IN accordance with the provisions of a Joint Resolution entitled " A Joint Resolution authorizing he County Commissioners of Beaufort County to evy a special tax," dated April 7, 1873, and "An act to amend the same," approved the 29th day of January, 1874, sealed proposals will be received at this office from parties holdm checks or audited claims contracted prior to Ncrvember 1, 1872, until TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1876. at 12 M? at which time said bids will be opened' and the board of county commissioners will draw orders on the Treasurer to the amount of one thousand dollars, in favor of the person or persons who shall offer the largest per centum discount on their checks or audited claims. ( Proposals shouldbe addressed to the chairman of the board of County Commissioners, and endorsed "Proposals for the settlement of Past Indebtedness of Beaufort county. P. PRITCHARD, M. D. / V. S. SCOTT, R. J. MARTIN, County Commissioners Thos. H. Wheeler, Clerk of Board. febl0-4t. Pratt's Astral Oil. A perfectly safe illuminating oil. Insurance companies recommeud it. For sale by GEO. W. ROBERTS. JTE W M I LL IX E R Y. FOR THE Spring and Summer 1 87_? . JUST RECEIVED AT, John Cooper's COR. BAY and CARTERET STS., BEAUFORT. LADIES HATS. MISSES HATS BOYS HATS French and American Flowers. Together with a general assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable for the season, all of which he offers al prices to suit the times. GREAT EXCITEMENT f at the store of E. A. Scheper, The Leader in Low Prices :o: Having just returned from new YORK, I am prepared to show a larger and more complete stock of SPRIHG&SUMMERGOODS Ever before offered to the Beaufort public. Comlntlng of DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS, AND CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES, MATTING Ac 0 I offer an entirely fresh stock of SPRING DRESS GOODS, Selected in New York with special view to their adaptability to present season, climate Ac. EXTRA INDUCE ME *7N will he offered in all departments, as I am determined to make this one of the most attractive establishments in town. Call before purchasing elsewhere and examine the stock of goods at E. A. SCHEPER. JUST RECEIVED FROM NEW YORK. A Select assortment of DRY GOODS, READY MADE CLOTHING, LADIES A GENTS STRAW A FELT HATS Call and see for a bargain at D. H, HUTCHINSON, Port Royal S. C. may 11 4-t ~"THE COSMOPOLITAN," ! ~ BEAUFORT, 8. C. A First- Class RESTAURANT and SALOON, Opposite Free Landing. Choice Wines, Liquors, AndSegars. MEALS furnished at all hours on the shortest no i tiee. mayll-tf. S. BEAR, Proprietor. ; SAFETY AND BRILLIANCY. ? VESTAL OIL, Gives a better light than any qfher oil, and will no explode. For sale by M. KRESSEL, Q ap.13. Bay St., eaufort. u _ u T)OYCE, JAS. E.?Wholesale and retail dealer in u D Groceries, Liquors, Segars, Dry Goods and general merchandise. Bay St. gcaufort Susinc.s.s gircrtort}. | Groceries. B? <1*1 u, J. P.?Groceries, V? ines, Li-juors, and Se- I gars, South side Hay St., Beaufort. Dry Goods. ArPLE, J.?Dry Goods, ( iothing, Boots and Shoes, Notions, Ac., Hay St. FRANZ, JOHN?General Dry G.hkIs Hou.se, Bay St. Beaufort. See advertisement. COOPER JOTIN?Dry Goods Clothing, Millinary. French and Domestic Flowers, Fancy Goods,"uotious, Ac. Bay St. See advertiseni mt. Barber. ARTIS, A.?Barber. Hair cutting, shaving shampooing and dyeing. West St. RUTLEPGEC R- M.?Barber, shaving hair cutting, shampooing and dyeing done in the n^at est manner. Bay St. Blacksmith. MITCHEL, W.?Blacksmith, horseshoeing, and general smith work. Magnolia St. Wheelright QAVAGE, JERRY?Wheelright. Repairs promptO ly executed. Magnolia St. Druggist, STUART. II. M. DR.?I>ruggistand Apothercary Bay St. Beaufort. See advertisement. Builder and Contractor DEVLIN, W. II.?Builder and contractor, Bay and Charles Sts. See advertisement. Carriage Painter MCGREGOR, JAS. E.?Carriage maker, sign and carriage painter? Bay and Charles Sts. See advertisement. Professional Cards TX7TGGIN. P. L.?Attorney at Low. Solicitor of V V 2nd Circuit. Bay St. SMOKERS! SMOKERS a. ashley"cheietzberg, Has opened a Cigar store, and News depot on Bay St., Beaufort, where can be found some of the choicest brands of Cigars and Smoking Tobacco. A tine stock of PIPES, POUCHFS, CIGAR HOLDERS, Ac. DAILY and WEEKLY papers. Orders filled promptly for any book, magazine or newspaper published. The only News Depot in Town. Feb. 24. M. POLLITZER, COTTON FACTOR AND Commission Merchant BE AUPORT 8. C MRS. E. HOLZACH, BREAD V D Cake, and Cracker Bakery B.'.YST., COR. FREE LANDING, BEAUFOR", Just received a large and selected stock of FRENCH CANDIES, which will be sold at prices to suit the times. Will so keep on baud all kinds of CAKES, PIES, FRUITS, Ac Ac. scp.23-tf. W. H. DEVLIN, Carpenter ? Builder 0 All kinds of BOAT WORK, CAULKING, and SPAR MAKING. o OFFICE AND SHOP TOR. BAY and CHARLES STREET, BEAUFOET, 8. C. aug5.1y. PORT ROYAL Saw& Planing Mil BEAUFORT, S C. D. 0. WILSON & CO., MANUFACTURERS OF AND DEALERS IN 7SLLQW PISS TIHSSR ASS LDHSSR AND Cypress Shingles, ALSO Builders & Contractors PLASTER,LATHES, All kinds of JOB SAWING promptly done. | flooring & Ceiling Boards always on land Orders for Lumber and Timber by the cargo promptly filled. Terms Cash. nov.2S-ly. D. C. WILSON, & CO' S. MAYO, Bay St. Beaufort, S. C LKII UU5, n iA?.s, <vt. NET YARNS, FISH LINES AND CORDAGE. G-lass, Paints and Oils, WHITE LEAD AND TURPENTINE. Special attention given to mixing paints and Glass cut to order of any sixe. Dec. 6 .11, 8. ELLIOTT, lit an fort 8. C. BJt VEJ\"EL, V CO., Charleston 8. C THE BEAUFORT STEAM MILL COMPANY Having put up a grist mill at theii old stand, are prepared to furnish Grist, Feed and Meal, , any quantity, and at reasonable rates. ELLIOTT. SILVER FLATED WARE. Eleclro-PIaled Silver Ware AND Ornamental Art Work, IN GREAT VARIETY. MANUFACTURED BY THE MERIDIAN BRITANNIA COMPANY, 5?U BROADWAY NEW YORK. The best Platel si'oONS and FORKS are those Silver Plated heaviest on the jurts where necessarily the most wear comes, and bearing the Trade Mark. IS74?ROGERS BROTHERS?XII. N. It.?This great improvement in Silver-Plated Spoons and Forks is applied alike to each grade of Plate, A 1,8 and 12 oz. as ordered. The Process and Machinery for manufacturing these goods are Patented. The Extra.or ''Standard Plate" made by this Company is stamped A 1, simply, and is plated -v J Ail will, ucavivi luau luuviuxauaij mata^v omudard. 4C?T" First Fremeums awarded at all Fairs where exhibited, from World,s Fair of 1802 to American Institute Fair, 1674. inclusive, mar 9-6 m. (JjC frt tfjQn per day at home. Samples worth Si <J)J lU $61) free. Stinson A Co., Portland' Maine SEND 25c. to G. P. ROWELL A CO., New Yorkfor Pamphlet of 100 pages, containing list of 3000 newspapers, and estimates showing cost of advertising. fllQa day at home. Agents wanted. Outfit and tJ)IZ terms free TRUE A CO., Augusta, Maine. mar9-ly. ? JOHN FRANZ, o Wholesale & Retail Grocer, AND SHIP CHANDLER Family Groceries and Cabin Stores a specialty. o Constantly receiving from St. Louis, the best FAMILY FLOUR, WHOLESALE GROCERIES, LIQUORS PLANTATION SUPPLIES, at the princple Store, formerly occupied by J. Fyler, Corner Bay and West Street BAKERY. Having just completed the erection of a bakery at my premises, at the corner Bf*y and Scntt Sts.. I shall keep a constant supply of fresh BREAD &c. I have secured the services of an experienced baker, and by using the finest grades of fiour: shall endeavor to secure-a share of public patronage. Call and inspect samples. groceries. a speciality at the Store Corner of Bay ana Scott Street. ~Tustreceived7 AT THE mNDtllD&COMMERtlU JOB PRINTING OFFICE, A full line of superior PAPERS, ENVELOPES, BILL HEADS, LETTER HEADS, NOTE HEADS, CARDS, ETC. Job printing done neatly and cheply. All order promptly attended to. (SliarUston ^drfrtisfmrnts. D. O'NEILL & SONS, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN BOOTS, SHOES, TRUNKS AND VALISES, 3NTo. 33 Hayno Street Cliarloston &. O. aprl.8-lyr. 6riiSt and gtti. YMTWmjmeT Cotton Factor AND GRIST MILLER Wholesale Dealer in 6BAIN, H5VIS!7, VEAL, FEED, Etc,, Soa Island Cotton Bought, Ginned and prepared for mai ket. Advances Made on Consignments. Having the best machinery for ginnin cotton and grinding corn and meal, he i prepared to execute all orders on th shortest possible notice. The highest price paid for Cotton and Corn. ? Cotton ginned on toll. Jan. i G. P. GARDNER, DEALER IX &ROCERIES, Liq&orst Brj Hoods, Soots, Shoes, Etc,, HILTON HEAD, S. C. Cotton Ginned and Corn Ground at tl above place. Grist, Bread and Feec always on hand. For cash all orde will be promptly attended to. > ? VIHEJPARKERjHM. PARKER BRtfSl I , WEST MEBlDEW,ClA ^ * *.\UJirrrcTirT'iJTiMw p7W. senepEii, FAMIL? GROCBFJES ||j. i . j ^ PntlpTO PrnnVprv IMwaw k^3B[?*ki 'I * ^ jj SEA ISLAND HOTEL, HAS BEEJf RE-OPENED. THE PATRONAGE OF THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC IS SOLICIT^). ' " \ JAMES ODELL, - - - - Proprietor. PORT ROYAL CLUB HOUSE Has been fitted up in first class style, in the building formerly known as the BiABFOMOTE, The RESTAURANT will be supplied with the choicest viands that thejnarkets of Savannah, Charleslon and Beaufort can supply. MEATS, FISH, OYSTERS and GAME in its season. Long experi^ # ence in this line of business has enabled me to servethe choicest delicacies on the shortest notice. C. E. WARREN, Feb. 24. Proprietor. - NEW STOCK OF MS AT THE OLD STAND OF Jacob Apple. ' I HAVE THE PLEASURE TO ANNOUNCE TO MY FRIENDS AND PA- ' rRONs, that I have just received a complete stock of SPRING- AND SUMMER. GOODS, Such as DRESS GOODS, LINbNS, NOTIONS, and the handsomest lot of EDGINGS and INSERTlNGS, also CLOTHING, HATS, Ac. GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS, Boots and Shoes, All of the latost styles. Give us a call and judge the prices for yourselves. Bay Street. JACOB APPLE, Beaufort, S. C. HEZ BUSSEY, Wholesale and Retail Grocer, 6 and dealer in Country. Produce, and Plantation Supplies, 173 Broad St., fUnder Augusta Hotel,J Augusta Ca. 0 KEEPS constantly on hand a large and selected stock of GROCER f ES and PLAN TATION SUPPLIES all or which we offer cheap to the trade. Satisfactio guaranteed. The patronage of Beaufort and adjoining Counties respectfully solici te * Are You Going to Paint? then use new york enamel paint co.'s 9 CHEIHICAL PAINT Ready for use in White, and over One Hundred Different Colors made of strictly prime White Lead, Rinc, and Linseed Oil, Chemically combined, waxranted much Handsomer and Cheaper, and to last TWICE AS LONG as any other Paint It has taken the FIRST PREMIUMS at twenty of the State Fairs of the the Union and is on many thonsands of the finest houses'iif the country # S i? ? * i TVT "XT TPTVT A Tl/TTT'T Ti A T VIH riA e Address: an. i.miAiyijju rniwi uu. PR IF RE JI L^AMp l ?A rd sent free 103 Chamters Street. New Tort. <: THE WB^il SEWING MACHINE COMFY? Is prepared to offer the most liberal terms TO MERCHANTS AND OTHERS, ?Who will deal in? ie Sewing Machines of its Man'fture. i, *r*r n FAMILY FAVORITE, Its Name Indicates its Qualities. ~ ' w Refer to 250,000 Families Who Have Them in Use. oTV, NAMED GENNRAL FAVORITE, BECAUSE 8 Adapted to ever)' possible cradeof work.?competitors/acknowledges that For Tailors and Shoemakers, a . IT STANDS WITHOUT A 1UVAL. Address, ' Weed Sewing Machine Company, Dec.30. 2ios. 51 and 53 St. Charles St., Baltimore, Md.