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RKAUFORT. H. C. DKC. t?. 1?7S. Those in want of toys will find a very complete assortment at Odell's or Harms'. MBaaj i i sag C. H. Wright haa been appointed U. S. Commissioner by the U. 8. Court in Columbia. Our town authorities hare leaaed the old express building to be used as an engine house and for town offices. We regret to be obliged to record the fact that Mr. A. S. Davenport was thrown from the express wagon on Tuesday last, and sustained somewhat serious injuries. n win do mod ?y advertisement in another colamn the Treasurer's office is now open for the receipt of taxes. Some few hare paid, but the menej comes in slowly. The Governor says Tic cannot extend the time, but he will recommend that taxes be paid in two install rneots hereafter in January and April. The only way is to pay up at once and save costs. Tcxkiti.?The holidays are approaching and many of our citizens are laying by a stock of poultry. The trouble is with too many that they do not let the owners know when they secure their Christmas supply. We have heard of quite a number of turkeys being fastened upon without the owners knowledge, one man having oecu relieved of six, and others to a smaller extent. Ws take pleasure in calling attention to the fact that representative* If. B. Myers, Thouias Hamilton and J. D. Rob ertsrm from this County cast their rate* for Judge Reed as judge of the First , Circuit. In talking reform, action speaks louder than word*. Burglars.?The cold weather teems to stimulate to action that portion of our community that live by thieving. Last Friday night Mr. Kncchtli's house wa* entered and after being thoroughly overhauled, the thieves secured about twentyfive dollars worth of clothing, and silent ly stole away. Saturday night while Mr. Smith was in his store his room was entered. The lock of the door was broken to gain entrance to the sleeping room?, the beds were upset, several trunks broken open and after a vain search for money the thieves left with hut little plunder. We cengratulate the County Commissioners and the traveling public upon the completion ef a fine bridge ever Belt Water Creek. , This structure has been erected by Messrs. W. B. Davis A Bon of St. Helena Island, at a a cost ef $871, and is in striking contrast to. the miserable affair which was puf up in ths year 1871, at aa outlay of $710. In this connection we desire to csll the attention of all whom it may concern to the fact that the second crossing of the rail road over the Shell road is at present insufficiently provided with planks to enable vsliicles to cross the track. A county bridge just beyond also requires immediate attention. Ku4*r. A brutal murder was committed on 8t Helena Island last Wednesday. The victim was March Lcgsrt a young man in the employ of J. R. McDonald. On the morning of the murder Mr. McDonald gave Legare $43 to buy cotton. The deceased went to Lands End with an ox cart and purchased eight bags of cotton, leaving fifteen dollars in his pocket, and was on his way :back to hia employer when at about 1 p. m. he was fired upon and no doubt instantly killed. The murderer searched his victim, secured the $15 and dragged the body by the feet out of the road and laid it on the grae*. He then led the ox some distance from the road and took one bag of cotton from the cart carried it to a ditch and covered it over with bashes. Two hours later a little Jgirl named Alice Howard discovered the body and gave the alarm, when the neiarhKn* turned out and after scarring discovered the cart and bag of concealed cotton. Upon examining the body it wm discovered that he had been allot in the back of his head, the charge passing through and breaking tba frontal bona. '1 he hair where the charge bad entered was found to be singed so that the gun must have been very close to bis head when fired. Circumstances seemed to point very strongly to 8cipio Bryan, who was seen by several persons along the road at about the same time with a gun, and the Coro nrr's verdict fonnd him guilty of the k murde^ A warrant was issued by the Coroner and Bryan was arrested and lodged in jail. Under what is known as th^'Windsor Report " made at the last session of the Congress of the United States several rail road surreys were ordered and a corps of engineer* are now on their war from some point on the Tenneeaee rirer to Clayton, On., thence to Andereon C. H. A. C., nod mott probably to Augusta, Oa., which would be the moat direct line to reach the harbor of Port Boyal. The rail road from Tocoa to Kibertoo, Oa. is now in process of construction under the energetic direction of l>r. Doyle, bar ing for ifs objective point some already rstablished communication with the deep water of I'ort Itoyal. Kvcrv enterprise is tending towards s- our harbor, and its national importance is > joining to la- re vgi.i/.ed through thef ' abolished, and also bo the custodian of the town moneys. The funds are to paid out on the order of the Committee on Finance. The books are to be opened for the inspection of al' tax payers, and any one can be able to ascertain how the funds hold out. The Treasurer is elected for one year and fires bonds for three thousand dollars. The only change we could suggest would be, that the order on the treasurer should be countersigned by the Intendant, both as a measure of security and a recognition of the superior officer of the town. O. W. Roberts was unanimously elected treasurer and from his experience of two years as tax collector is well qualified to fulfill the duties devolved upon him. Tim*. We see tbat late issues of the sliinplastera issued by the Planters Loan and Barings Bank of Augusta, have had inserted on thsir facs " one day after sight.'' Is the bank weakening that they reserve three days grace t It is about time to stop the circulation of this stuff; the merchants hare been obliged to receive it as I ihe Port Roval Railroad has had no other cnriyncy, and the hands were obliged to take it for wages. XARZNE NEWS. AamrrBD.?Dec. 7, Schooner G. W. Andrews, Watts master, from New York with guano. Schr. A. F. Ames, Achorn master, from Woods Hole Mass., guano to T. P. Branch A Co. Dec. 8, British barque Autocrat, Hibbert master, 68 days from Rottendam in ballast to Campbell. Wyllie A Co. Br. Bk. Susan M. Dudman, Durkee master, from Savannah in ballast to T. PBranch A Co. Dec. 8, Stermsiiip Vicksburg, from Fernandina, Fla. Dec. 11, British Steamship Chilian, Brrmmer master, from Galveston, Texas, bound to Liverpool, put in for coal to R. P. Bundle. Schr. Charles Moore, Russell master) from Wilmington, Del. with guano to 1* P. Branch A Co., and railroad agent. Dec. It, Steamship Mediator, Martin master, from New \ ork. Baiuo).?Dec. 7, Br barque Hidalgo, Roberts master, for Bristol Eng., 420 tons phosphates from Coosaw Mining Co.* Dec. 8, Br. Bk. Blonde, Court master, for London, Eng., 397 tons phosphate rock from Coo saw Mining Co. Br. Bk. W hitehaven Lass, Knight master, for Scotland 400 tons phosphate rock from Oak Point Mines. Dec. 9, Steamship Vicksburg, Rudolph master for New York. Dec. 11, Schr. G. W. Andrew, Watts master, for Fernandina. British barque Aurora, Churchill master, for London, Eng.,8 75 tons phosphate rock from Oak Point Mines. Spanish barque Dona Juana, Barsaic master, for Ipswich, Eng., 400 tons phosphate rock from Oak Point Mines. Schooner Mabel F. Staples, Cols master, for Matsniae with 4000 cypress cross ties rained at $1880, from Mauldin, Owens 4k Co. Dec. 13, Steamship Mediator, for Fernaodina. Schr. O. W. Andrews, Watts master, for Fernnndina. In a recent sermon Mr. Beecher took advanced ground upon the Bnnday question, defending the right of persons to observe the day in any manner they choose. He remarkd that it is the best thing ahoht folks sometimes that they don't want to go to church. When they make believe to like it, when things are read that they doat care anything about, said in a way that don't have any influence on them, they go from conventional reasons. If, he says, those who are prosperous and living at their ease make Sunday a day of rigor for the lese favored citlrens af the Commonwealth, make it a day of easement and relaxation, hot a dav on which the belt is tackled up many holes tighter, on which thej are leas marten of themselves, and the poor are oppressed there by, it will work its abolition. Tlte Philadelphia /Veaa allude* to Piam a? the " twin producing country. *' Holland, Vt.. haa had a blackmailing arair, and calls herself a mctropolia.? preliminary surveys that are noW being made for the roate of th& Southern Pacific Rail Road. Ball ltoad Accommodation*. The present manager* of the Port Royal Railroad arc so utterly regardless of the convenience of those who would patronise the road, that passengers far Charleston anywhere in the neighborhood of Allendale drive twenty-eight miles and take the cars at Blackville for Charleston, rather than be subjected to the annoying and prolonged delay at Tetnassee. And those offering to ship cotton on the line are so frequently disappointed that I their crops are now hauled to the Savannah river and so transported to market. Meeting of the Town Conncll. The town Council at their last meeting passed an ordinance that was much needed in justice to the tax payers of our town. It provides frr the election of a town treasurer, who shall perform all the duties _#.L. A A II A L!-V ? *_ Lydit Thompson hu renude her appearance in burlesque.? Any young lady who wishes to raise moustache can always do so when she kisses a young man who's got one.? Thomas R. Harris, MANUFACTURER OP ALT.'KINDS OF 1 Biscuit and Crackers. : 11?, lis, 114 A lie Ccekiimn St. * Between water and Pearl Street*, Branch, 14fl Washington St., ) | Bet. Fraaklln and Harrison Sta. J new Tor*. j n n n t t n UJJHU. THE HOLIDAYS are sear at hand and arery^bodyjwanta tome f murrpi, CAMHEH, TOVH, CAKEM, IV UTS A full assortment of the abovejconaiat- . ing.of | ORANGES, LEMONS, APPLES, DATES, PIGS, BANANAS. U All kinds of FRENCH confectionery. ALMONDS, ? PECAN8, WALNUTS, BRAZIL NUTS, niCKORY NUTS, J itr.u nan, T SPONGE, POUND. and every other kind of CAKES on hand or made to order. Particular attention given to supplying parties with all necessary articles. 000m use ful as well as orrambntai. received by every steamer from new r york. James Odell v \anta Php ; U1UIIU UiUUU. TOYS! TOYS! Gvhkrat. assortment or TOYS amd articles 8citable for OHRISTHASS FRESENTS, ' ' Come and see them for yourself. For 1 sale very cheap at n IIARMS. CHAS. E. VERDIER,; 1 AOBIfT FOR Singer's Sewing Machines For Beaufort County. MACHINES with NEEDLES and ATTACHMENTS Constantly on Hand. dec2 55. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICES. , A LL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST A The Bstate of David G Jackwn, late a realdent of Port Royal Island, are reaneated to present them to the undersigned, and all persona owing said estate, will please make immediate payment of the same to R. G. HO I.MRS, Not.3&-4S Administrator. | nooMm to Two desirable rooms over my offire. Inquire of W. J. JENKINS M. D. not* t?. FRANKLIN TALBIRD,~ COLLECTING AtiKNT. Will attend to renting property and Collecting Rents on same on reasonable tvrius. Beaufort, S. C.. Ja n. 17,1 74. novtft-9*. H. M. STUART, M. D. l>ri?triflMt nntl Apotbeenry, BKAUPORT, 8. C., DBALBB IX IWCOB AM) CHEMICALS, PATENT MEDICINES, * TOILET ARTICLES, PERFUMERY", BRUSHES, Ac. A Aim Assortment of STATIONERY, , Physicians Prescriptions Compounded with car A large Assortment of Articles suitable for ? Holiday Presents. novS5-33. 1 Z. MCGILL. : Livery Stable. UnKPf and Pappiaffpc of all Timn* 1 uuiauQ tin* uuumtud ui an nuiui) To Let. 1 Kapcclal attention given to Carrying Paaaengern to aud from Port Royal. i linnet'In Rear of Wallarr'* Mill, ISKAt r??ltT, S. i . 1 xVi-Hl. 2 TRIPS WEEKLY BETWEEN CHAHLESTON AND BEAUFORT. TBI STEAMER M. S.ALLISON, CAPT. r. TC OLIO, Raving taken tht place of the IMIot Bor, will leave Jharlerton every Tneadnj* und Filday morning. The patronage of thipitcre Ik respectfully solicited. DOt'OLAt, NISBKT, Agent, Charleston, 8. C., W.M HARRISON, Agent, Beanfort, 8. C. fW Good a consigned to the care of the Agent n Charleston will l?c forwarded free of commission ind storage. nurfc-?. CON ART &. EMMONS, VRE NOW PREPARED TO FURNISH inn lblj In any quantity Customers may desire, rotn their Iro House, Hevcnlh Ht reet. JOHN CON ANT, J. A. EMMONS. no*3i-3?. 5. M. WALLACE, t'ol ton KuiUor uihI GEItST MILLER, | Wh<ilM?lr 1>enlcr In Irain* Hominy, Meal, Feed, Etc., HJJA 1HI.AM) C OTTON lought, Ginned and prepared for market. IdvniU'ea on CoiihIkh. in??ntH. raving the l?est machinery for ginning otton and grinding cojn and meal, he is repared to execute all orders on the liortest possible notice. The highest price paid for Cotton and CornCotton ginned on toll. bot25-*s. i VERDIER WALKER & BACOT. ROCTORS IN ADMIRALTY AND ATTORNEYS AT LAW, BEAUFORT. 8. C. I*ALKin Jt Baoot. I W. J. VanniSR, Charleston. | Scssfsrt. j Refer to the British Consulate* In the South, and p<i-iallv to the British Consulate at Charlceton. novtSlM. V. H. SCOTT, T. r. BRANCH. Port RcyoL Augusta, Ga. r. P. BRANCH & CO. SHIPPING AND Commissiom Merchants, DEALERS IN Naval ttwn and Crmu Tie*. PORT ROYAL, 8. C. Agents Steamship Lines to New York. norS5-30. JOHN BEODIE, Builder & Contractor, fOmtING PUNCTUALLY ATTKNI?KI? TO. Dffice Cor. Bay and 9th Sts. BEAUFORT, 8. C. no\96-S5. H. KLATTE A CO. Wholesale Grocers, AHD DKAI.URU IX Vines, Liqnors, tars, Tobacco, &c., 1H.1 l^OMt ??y, CHARLESTON, #. C. Orders from the Country promptly nt tended to. nov25-85. EDWARD PERRY, 1IOOK AND JOR rillNTIXJ, Executed at the lowest rates. ItluiiU ltooks )n hand and mailr toorder. Foreign and Domestic Htutlonor)', L*w and School Books, Law Blanks, Wrapping Paper, Twine, Ac., Ac. NO. 139 Meeting Steot, CHARLESTON, 8. C. nnvXl K>. PRATT'S ASTRAL OIL ibHoltitely WAFT3I Perfectly OnlorlcNMi UWAT8 I'Niron*. II.Ll'lflHATINO Ijl iUTIIK St'l'KKIOK TO OAS. [turns In any lamp wlthoat dangir of exploding or taking flit;. H mm factored mpir'*1y todl>pUr?> Ihr use of highly volatile and dangrruui oil*. ITS SAFETY under EVERY po? Ihle TKST. and |ta perfect burning qualities are proved by It* continued two in over 500,000 Families! While no accident. dlreetljr or Indlrectlr ha* ever occurred froiu burning. * tori ng, or handling It. Thr many Imitation* and counterfeit* of the A*tral Oil that have been thrown un?ucces*fnlty on the aaarket la further Proof of its Superior Merit. TlIK AMTHAT. 11a* now a world-wide reputation a* the SAFEST and BEST. The laiaranr* tompanlea and Fir* Coiamlaalaaer* Tnaoconoirr tub rotntrnr RECOMMEXD PSATT'S ASTRAL OIL Aa the Beat Safeguard when Lamp* are uaed. For Sale In Beaufort at the Store of W. M. FErvrn. nov. IVKi. s JOHN C I if J. COOPER' J Dry Goods & Millinery Has just returned from C and select stock of dry goods, clotl And n prnernl Assortment of MILLINERY,AND WHICH HE OFFERS TO SUIT THE wTluTwTi WHOLESALE - /jjffi FINE GROCERIES, J Family U se. Si Sin i All of which will he guaranteed of the best < nov25 40. JAS.M.I AUCTION & COMMi: Pension Notary, N< ! BROKER IN R1 The fnllnwinir ilmi ruhln nronnpfr aeU Mo?UATH IIOU8E, Coi IMUTfllAlllVH IIOUHK and I] C'OMt ??<M) t T IH TI.Kll IIOU8E A Ilairilloi One hundred and twenty thousand HA HIGHEST CASH PI SEA ISLAN Consignments of Dry Goods, Turned into Cash at short notice. Send in SCHOONER MAI T T fVv? ~ * 1 vj (j iwi unai ici at iu\ ATTEN" Every one gin his own COTTON more for his CROP, b 9 i Data's Prom saEasily adjusted for Hoi Salesroom at Stevens' Beaufort, Sou ? tO!? N. B.?Gins all kinds of Cotton! i I no Yin-45. , I i - v v 1 I.f , ' > OOPER, Charleston with a larce IING, NOTIONS, *c. i FANCY GOODS, TIMES. novC "' ' 5 crTSTELT-LfiP and Tobacco. oByk Hardware, gBgH| # Crockery. llillWS, quality, and at the lowest prices for Cash BEAUFORT, 8. C. J1IU1 U 1. 5SI0N MERCHANT Dtary Public, and SALE STATE . \ it 3,000 X Price #?HOO. Inlf Block, near Weir's Pond rloo 037O. )k, Cost. 91,OOOt Prloc RD GREY'BRICKS for sale. Tho IICE PAID FOR n r n t t n m V-r M* X \-/ X Groceries, Furniture, &c., jour OOODS and gire as a trial. RGARET-ANN v rates. 7 r i o n !!~~ 1 , V ; save his SEED, and realizes y purchasing on of Winn. rse Power if required. House, Room No. 1, th Carolina. LOUIS A. KENT, Agent. Xfg 1 -