The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-12-20

possible to have perfectly free press. ssWhat q
monstrous solecism on the civilization Of the age
is this law Of bell" Our thanks are due Mr.. LEVIN
for standing upiso gallantly for our craft.
There were many volunteer toasts after this, and
the company remained until o late hour in the
night, enjoying themselves in true, o1d-fashioned
style. 5A~@
The eFREUDscHAFrsBUND, it will be seen by the
advertisement, are to have one Of their musical
and dramatic treats this evening.
VOCAL Mus1c.--Tbe friends Of Mrs. carroll will
DO pleased to learn that she has returned to thi
city, and is prepared to take pupils both in singing
and the piano. 4.
If ANY ONE is curious in miniature naval archi-
lecture they can see the sFdaaata - nine tons at
Pier No. 2 Union Wharves, just arrived from New
York.
TIE TENANTS OF GIEBE LANDS OF ST.. PHILIPS
CHURcn.-We direct attention to notice, calling a
meeting Of the above persons at the Office of ST.
MONS S1a1oNs, published in our issue Of to-day.
ARTICLES FOB RCHRIsTMAs.-Messrs. MEHRTENs &
WoH1rarANN, at No. 1877 East Bay, in their adver-
tisement to-day, present to our readers list of
fne things, which suitable not only for family
use, but for presents to friends and as their stock
is always selected with great care we do not know
any place we could suggest to our friends better
than theirs to make purchases.
The CHARLESTON H1aH ScHooL.-At meeting
yesterday of the Board Of Commissioners, an
election was held for Second Assistant Teacher,
and Mr.. =. W. CLEMENT was elected to fill the va
cancy created by the resignation Of Mr. b. B.
ARCuET yEhn ho1 rno hoo,, al - 41~o
position Of Principal Of the ST. Philip street Public
School.
Mr.. CLEMENT having. been Third Assistant
Teacher, that place became vacant, and the Com
missioners, upon ballot, elected 11r. VIRGIL c.
DBBLE to that post. Ii this we think they have
made an excellent choice, MIR. D. being young
gentleman of considerable promise and Of very fair
attainments. BE is a graduate Of the College of
Charleston.
A CHR1sTa1As PREsANT.-ssWhat shall select for
holiday present?;' is a question that many are
asking themselves We answer, select something
that will be acceptable, durable, useful, orna-
mental, that will enhance in value from year to
year. and thus prove lasting pleasure and bone
fit both to the donor and the recipient. We know
Of nothing better adapted to accomplish all these
ends thar Florence Sewing Machine They are
VIZ A1AdCA4ASS AOI use,
no equal for utility, durability and superior qualif-
cations throughout. They so readily adjusted
that they can be operated by any person after q
few hours instruction. They make four separate
and distinct stitches, each Of which can be used at
the>win of the operator. They have the reversible
feed motion, and will do any kind Of sewing, plain
Or ornamental. The motions are all positive, hence
it is not liable to get out Of order
Those who desire to purchase so acceptable q
present will do well to call at HAYDEN's jewelry
store, corner Of King and Hasel-streets, where
Messrs. G. W. Dennis g. Co., the general agents
for South Carolina, will take pleasure in exhibiting
the various styles to all who may call.
To THOSE wanting Artificial Legs or Arms we
would call particular attention to the advertisement
IN another column. 1nths
PRcToRAI. BALM has become household word
IN every family. In the treatment Of Group, coughs
and influenza, it is superior to any preparation
that has been discovered. For sale by all Drug
gists.
KING & CAss1DEY, Agents.
GOODRICH, WINEMAN & CO., Agents.
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