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Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06

~ The Law card of G. H. Camp
bell will be found in our paper to-day.
Charlie was one Of the first to volun-
teer in the Southern army, and was
fortunate to get through alive, and has
returned to his old home and resumed
his profession. We bespeak for him a
share Of public patronage.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06

The FREEDM N.-We are pleased to
have it in our power to record that the
freedmen in this county behaved very
wei during Christmas There was
no drunkenness nor disturbance Of any
sort that we heard of. We are pleased
TO hear that most of the freedmen in
this county are contracting to labor for
another year, some for stipulated
wages and others for portions of the
crop. a W.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06
EE-The constitutional rArer~a

EB-The CONSTITUTIONAL "a fferr-.s =
abolishiny slavery in the United Staes
has been ratified by the requisite mum
Der Of States, and the secretary Of
State has promulgated the announce
ment, as the law directs, consequently
it is now part of the constitution,
and the question Of savery is forever
settled in the United States. Whether
Mississippi acted wisely in refusing to
ratify the amendment is yet to be seen.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06

az We call attention to the advertise.
ment Of the Castillian Springs Female Col
lege in another column. This location has
many advantages for school, and we, doubt
not that Prof. Dobbs, will give entire salts.
faction to all persons who favor him with
their patronage.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06
hB We ACKNOWLEDGE ourself un,lqr 70

W We acknowledge oursef under re-.
newed obligations to our friend T. j. Ford,
of Goodman, Miss. for favors in the way Of
late papers. "Tom." knows exactly what
pleases us, and never forgets the welfare Of
his friends, no matter what his business
engagements may be. We learn that he
commenced the new year with superb stock
and is ready to furnish as good bargains as
can be bought this side Of New Orleans.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06

Our SrREETs.-We are glad that the
Board Of Selectmen have had the streets
worked. Much has been done, bus
much remains to be done yet. AS soon
as the town treasury is flush with funds
we hope to hear Of the Board appro-
priating a some funds 10 finish the work
50 auspieiously began.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06

RENovED.-Our friend Sam. San.
ders, has removed to the house one
door east of WI. Young Drug Store
where he will be pleased to see his
friends. He has a large and we'll Sc
lected stock of family groceries and
confectioneries, which be is selling at
extremely low prices. Give him call.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06

numbered with the past, that under the
wise policy inaugurated by our Eoble
and patriotic President, we may be-
come indissolubly united, not only ip
name, uus M rearry 1919. sanatiio,sm
both North and South may learn "
dom from the past that sober reason
may assume its throne, and that peace
and good will may reign triumphant,
in the hearts of the whole people o
these States.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06
tE Mr.. John p. Williams, boot and shoe

maker, advertises in our paper to-day. Mr..
Williams is fine workman and has none
but fine mechanics employed. His work
men are all white men, and understand their
business We feel conf lent he win receive
the patronage he so richly deserves.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06

~ We have received the first number
of the Mississippi Standard. published lS
Power d Jones, jackson. Miss. The Stan.
dard is neatly printed and contains great
deal Of useful and interesting reading mat.
ter. 1t is published weekly at 81 and Tri.
weekly ct %. We welcome 1t TO on r ex.
change list, and wish The gentlemanly pro-
prietors much success. -
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06

y SADA"SoS 'AS
most important features of the Reve-
nue. law as passed by the recent Leg
islature. s a. >
Cotton 81 per bale.
Merchandise 3-lOths of per ct.
Auctloneers 2 per cent.
Banks and all stocks 3-lOths.
Brokers located or on the streets.
$500.
Real estate brokers s-10ths.
Brickmakers, carpenters, black
smiths, tanners and mechanics of all
kinds, 18th of per cent.
Transient dealers, 2 per cent.
Livery stables, 2 per cent on re-
ceipFs; on sales 3-4ths.
Telegraphs, 2 per cent.
Billiard tables 800.
Menagaties. S25 each day.
Express offices, $25 each.
Gold and silver plate, watches,
clocks, jewelry, &C., ~ per cent.
Household furniture over $1,000
1-2 per cent.
Il solvent credits, 10 per cent.
On stills. $5O-and s2 per gallon
on capacity Of each still used.
Stills for home use from fruit IRE
exempt
Horses brought into the State for
sale, ST. each.
Hotels and boarding houses, per
cent.
Doctors $50.
LAYERS, $25.
Dentists, 800.
Restaurants, $50.
Manufactures of all kinds, 20 cts
on one hundred dollars.
Photographic galleries, $50.
Rats and logs, s cents each.
Theatres and other shows, $40 for
each performance.
Pedders 5000, and on State manu-
features 3-lUths.
Drays-one horse, S.; two-horses,
$40; four. horses, $50
Wharf-boats, $40 for every boat
landing.
Ii salaries, l-2 of per cant.
Trading boats, $3.50.
Tolls, l-2 per cent.
Sales Of liquors. wines DC. per
cent.
Studs and Jacks, price of season.
Tenpin alleys, $50
License to retail spirits--in cities of
5000 inhabitants, $500; in towns Of
1000 inhabitants, $500; in towns OF
1000 inhabitants, $500; all other pla-
ces, 500.
i News dealers, five dollars; If for
eign, ten dollars.
Cards, IS cents per pack on all that
are sold.
I Gift enterprises, 2 per cent.
Jugglers, twenty-five dollars per
day.
Poll tax on all persons between the
age, Of FL and 60 years one dollar
each.
Dogs so cents Widows one ex-
empt.
Il railroad travel for persons over
IL years of age, 10 cent per mile.
Money loaned or invested out of the
State, l-2 OF per cent.
Physicians advertising specialities.
twenty-five dollars.
Ice cream vendors on the streets,
twenty-five dollars per month.
i Race tracks 500
Insurance companies, ~ per cent.
Disabled soldiers are exempt from
poll tax.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06

az The time of sale of land levied as the
property Of John Petete, by Sheriff Lucas, is
changed until the lst Monday, fifth day of
February next. See advertisement:
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06

nD- The impression prevails to some
extent that our friend Sam Young bad
abandoned his profession. We see his
'shingle stickn out, which is satisfac-
tory evidence that be is ready tn give
counsel whenever desired. Office at
bis STORE.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06

CB- The Academy building at Rochester
in this county. was consumed by fire on the
night ofthe Sd inst. Supposed to be the
work Of incendiaryism. This was good
building and i,a considerable loss to the
citizens of that community.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06

MovISe IN.-Any amount Of people
are moviag to Kosciusko ; every nook
and corner that will shelter human
being is about to be occupied. More
business houses are opening, and more
dwellings are wanted to accommodate
the demand. Hurrah for Kosciusko,
the future State capital and the greatest
town this side Of New Orleans.
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these States.

9 We call special attention to the
Law card of Doty & Cason in to-day's
paper. We have had the pleasure o.
forming the acquaintance of Mr.. Doty
the senior of the firm, and dnd him to
be gentleman of ability, affable and
courteous in bis bearing, and we doubt
not that business entrusted to them
will meet with prompt attention. Give
them call.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06
~ Our young friends EIIis~S

~ Our young friends EIlls-S
Boyd have formed a coparnership in
he practice ofthe law. These young
gentlemen have both been reared from
childhood in this vicinity, and are we'll
known as gentlemen Of unimpeachable
moral worth. They are deserving.
and, we have no doubt. will receive the
patronage they so well merit. o. h''
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06

Naom, the daughter of Enoch, was five
hundred and eigh ty years old when she
vas married Courage, Ladies
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06

III would rather have 4 newspaper Wit
outa government said the 49,. Jefferson
than government without ncwsr.r...
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06

Nix DEAR- An expression used by man
nd his wife at the commemorate t Of quar-
ell
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II Correspondents to the Chronicle wi

II Correspondents to the Chronicle will
please observe the following rules
Write only upon one side of the sheet. 2.
Write plainly without interlineations. g.
Don't crowd too much matter upon page,
but gives proper space between the lines
and words so that the manuscript can be
ca y scanned L. Condense and use no SUI
4peI rens words. s. Inclose your name and
rcsssss<ics@if ySti nave n6n}ng to say
say nothing. We cannot be responsible for
elected manuscript tr.
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REVENUE LAW.

The following synopsis embraces the
most important features of the Reve-
nue. law as passed by the recent Leg
Kosciusko chronicle., 1866-01-06

washington, Dee. II, Iob5. a.-g
Mr.. Cowan then called for the reading Of
a report made to the President by General
Grant, concerning his late visit to the South
Gen. Grant report was read as follows:
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FAIRFIELD DISTRICT.
HN EQUHTY.

Ex Parte Bill 10
G. d. Melton, Perpetuate
solr Northern Circuit. Tt stimony.
TENNET DOUGLASS, having fled her
u Petition under above Bill in order to
perpetuate the testimony TO the past exisl
tenee, loss and contents Of Deed Of Convey.
ence, to him of certain tract Of land,
situate in Fairfield District, on the waters Of
Little River, by heHeir at Law Of AIexan.
der Douglass, decd. All parties interested
are notified to appear at the expiration of
three months from this date, to CROSS exam.
inc the witnesses that may be produced, and
produce testimony in reply,
,yt ISAAC H;.MEANe,
C.E.Ep
Winnsboro, 9. c., June 10Th, 1866.
june 19-f1am3m
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CONGRESSIONAL.

WAsTNGroN, Jnly 2S.--The Senate has
the Interior in place of Harlan.
Both Houses remained in session all Of last
night. '%'
In the House this morning Stevens made
a speech on his late bill to restore the States
to their pr oper relations in the Union, in
which he advocates his old doctrine of ne
gro eq@a!iry and the policy Of living ne
groes all the privileges of the AiIcs.
The civil and miscellaneous app opriAt On
abilLtaiter q long struggle in the couirrenec
COMMITTEES, was concurred in by thu two
Houses, bya close vote. 1t increases the
pay Of members aud has appended to it the
bill equallzing bounlies
Senator Patterson was admitted to his
seat this morning by taking the prescribed
oath Of Office. The House last night, by a
large majority, having refused to modify
the oath in his favor.
The bill for the admission of Nebraska
was passed by the House, and goes to the
President for approval.
Defrces has been removed from the posi-
iion OF public printer and Gen. Steadman
appointed to thut office.
SECOND DISPATCH.
WASHINGTON, July 2S.---Dixon was con-
irmcd rs Minister to Hague.
Rogers, Of New Jersey, submitted re-
port this morning in the House, as u mi
norlty of the Judiciary committee, in the
case of Davis. Takes the ground that much
Of the testimony before the committee tend
ing to connect Davis with the assassination
plot was false, and that he should.rcceiye a
preliminary hearing, to which every man is
entitled.
In the Senate this morning resolution
wis passed, after considerable discussion,
granting the use of recently erected wood
en- building on Pennsylvania Avenue, in
:his city, for any lawful purpose, but es
pcciaily not for meetings held with view
to the liberation of Ireland.
The credentials of Harlan, Senator elect
from Iowa for six years from the 18th OF
March noxt, were presented and ordered to
lie on the table.
This afternoon both Houses adjourned
sire de.
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1866.

HOUSEkEEPERS troubled with vermin
need be so no longer, if they use .sCosTAR's"
Exterminator Wehave used it to our salts
faction; ahtf if'a box COSTS So, We would have
it. We have tried poisons, but they effected
nothing; but "Costar's" article knocks the
breath out OF Rats, Mice, Reaches, Ants,
and Bed Bugs. quicker than we can write,it.
IL is IN great demand all over, the country.
-Nenaiha, Ohio, Gazette
DeA. See "CosTAR' 8" advertisements above.
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From Europe.

FXRTHER POINT, July 28.-The steamship
Peruvian from Liverpool on the l9th via
Londonderry on the Goth inst, passed this
afternoon en- roueto Quebec
The following is the latest news via Lon
doudery
LIvEnrooL. July 2D.--Tbe military posi-
tion rem ~, unchanged. Great forces are
concentrating on both stiles of Vienna.
The 4uonueur says nat Prussia hns agreed
TO abstain fr0m hostilities for Ave days, pro-
viled that Austria agrees to do the same,
and give her decision on the basis proposed
within that period
The news !rom the Great Eastern con-
tinuc$ very satisfactory About 800 miles
Of the AtlanIio cablr had been laid
The steamship Morrison from Gu Dec ar.
rived at Londonderry on The 6lh and the
City Preston from New York arrived at
Queenstown on the Is.
The Preston Banking Company had sus-
pended, liabilities at present are unknown.
u Is reported that Austfia had decidedly
refused 10 accept Prussis's conditions for
peace, The M0nitear denies tha: the French
Government had any Intention. Of becoming
an armed mediator in the difficulty The
Prussians had occupied Damsladt.
s,'| COMMERCIAL.
Cotton has ,declined ! penny ~, sales
for tho week have been 7l,OpJ b,..t :..Ql,y
(Friday) sales are estimated at II. DO bales.
the msrKet closing stea'ly; Milliing Or
leans isaiotea at l44d and Miiliag Up.
lands at l42d. Breaasluffs very dull
Corn easier, Provisions dull. U 8. 5,2O's
e92@7Qa
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HyIneniaI.

Married, at "Palmettoville," Arkan.
sas River, Arkansas, May 10th, 1866,
by the Rev. Mr.. Hallar, Miss MAT
TIE BELToN, eldest daughter of RftE
DULIN, Esq, to JAMES N. CArncART,
all formerly of South Carolina. =,
Charleston News and Columbia Pbg.
mtr copy and send bills to this office.
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N E w S PRING GOODS
ID R Y OOD s
WA" rBCMM UE
CHARLESTON HOUSE.
STOLL, WEBB & CO.,
BANCROF'F'S OLD STAND,
2S7 King ST., 3 doors Below Wentworn
WYE have now opened a splendid
Stock of Spring Goods, English,
French and American, which are of the
most desirable styles the markets can afford
To planters furnishing the Freedmen either
for clothing oF for barter With them, our
wholesale rooms offer every inducement
Plantation goods in every variety.
l. Ilis'boinE busy season with tho planter
ana ho not ab'c to visit the city, orders ao-
Gompanied, With city reference will meet
with ptOmpt, attention.
/, N D.. Samples, with price lists, sent to
any part Of the State. Our stock consists
in part Of
White Osnahurghs. Striped Osnaburgr.
Blue Denims. Brown Dcnims. Heavy Brown
Shirtings, Fine Sea Island Brown Shirtings,
Bleached Shirtings, B!eached and Brown,
Shirtings, Ga, 9-4, l0-4, l2.4 Plaid Blue
and Stripped Blue Homespuns, Bleached
and Brown Drills, Black French Broad
cloths, Hosiery and Gloves, Irish Linen by
the piece, Towels, Towelings, Linen Dam
ask, pll qualities, Caliooes. all qualities.
Dress Goods, Domestic Gipghams, Fine
Scotch Ginghams, Spring Silks and Black
Silks, Colored Muslins, In every variety,
Fine French Muslins, White and Black
Goods, Farmers Brown Linen Duck, Farm
ers' Brown Linen Drills, Fancy Drills and
Cottomdes. Nl'u
Together with every variety to be found
in our line; which we offer at
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
AL Domestic Goods are sold at very
small advance on Agents prices.
We would respectfully call tho attention
of the Planters, Merchauts, and the citi.
2ens generally of Fairfield District, to our
advertisement. and solicit call from then,
should they visit the city.
STOLL, WEBB s. CO.,
No. 2S7 King ST., 8 doors below Wentworth,
Charleston, s. c.
II: U. SIOLL, Charleston,
CHARLES WEBB, {"
II. G. WALKER,
jan lS'G6-Iyr
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1866.

"COSTAR'S" RAT EXTERMINATOR Is
simple, safe and sure--the most perfect
Ratification meeting we have ever attend
ed. Every Rat that can get it, properly
prepared, viii eat il, and every one that
eats 1t will die, generally at some place s
distant MS possible from We're it was taken.
Lake Shore, Mich Mirror.
G6S" ee"CosrhR's" advertisement above.
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1866.

Avo1CE FROM THE FAR WEST
Speaking of "CosTAR's" Rat, Roach, Ant
&c., observation-disclosures grain and pro
visions are destroyed annually in Gran
County by vermin, than would pay for tonk
of shs Rat and Insect Killer. r.--Laacast<r,
Wis, Herald.
aEa-, See "CosrAks" "atvSrtisekent above
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.,. For ONE FARE.--The South Carroll.
ma, the Charlotte and South Carolina,
The .Greenville and the Blne Ridge
Railroads will transport delegates to and
from',he Convention for one fare.
RAsPRERRGEs AND BLAcKBERRIEs.-
All suckers that are not needed for ma.
king new plants are to be cut OFF as fast
as they appear. Tie the canes now
growing for next years fruiting to the
trellis or stake.
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1866.

INCREASE OF RATS.-The Farmer,
Gazette (English( asserts and proves by fig
ures that one pair Of RATS will have pro-
geny and decendants no less than 65l,O5O
IN three years. Now, unless this immense
family can be kept down, they would con-
sumo more food than would sustain e5, 600
human beings.
Bas" Sec "CosrAR' !" advertisement ahnve
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1856.

FARMERS AND HOUSEKEEpERs--
should recollect that hundreds Of dollars
worth Of Grain, Provisions, &c., are an
nually destroyed by Rats, Mice, Ants, and
other insects and verhin--all OF which can
be. prevented by a few dollars worth .of
"CosTAR's' Rat, Roach, Ant, &c.. Exter-
minator, bought and used freely.
g@. sec "eosrAa's" advertisement above.
Beh. 6old rya g,$ Wgt
BxA. By -, s.isr..sit..isbs
the South. ,s3o. q 80,
BARNES, WARD & co.,
Wholesale Agents,
june 6s641yr sSv
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Rule to Plead.
The State of South Caroline.
FAIRFIELD DISTRICT.
INTHE COMMON PLEAS.
- !, Is. hl'''e Attachment.
John. Adoer

VNTHEREAS the Plaintiff dld|o the
Wv 7th day ofMay, A. d. 1866, file his
Declaration against the Defendant, who las
IL is said, Is absent from and without tbs
limits Of the State, and, kas neither aifo
nor attorney known within the Same npoif
whom copyof the said deciaratiop might
DO Served.
= II is therefore ordered thai The said DE:
'fendaht do appear and plead to- the said
Declaration ON or before the 9th sdSy 0f May,
A.. d. 1857, otherwise final and absolute
Judgment win then be given and awsrded fot
the Plaintih agaiEst hiia.. .'3G
y Bg CT. .QSYfSI,y, q. g. p.
{ Clsrks 0ffiee. Rsisaeld 'Distrtss, IS sfp
'Rh May 7th, 1861 ySss6i RR.g, ,43
may i0s664tssnaty 4.I& IS y2s
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1866.

RATS Uersus BIRDs.-Whoeve engages
IN shooting small birds is cruel man who
ever aids in eStermlnating ratsis q benefac-
Tor. "e;s should like some one to give us
inc benefit of their experienced in driving
out thSse pests We need something be-
sides dogs, cats, and traps for this business.
-ScientWc american, ". T.
nSAs See "CosTAR's" advertisement above.
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ESTATE SALE.

0N the first Monday in August will be sold
" ut public auction ut the residence Of
the late John Walker. All the personal
property of the deceased Consisting Of
sundry articles of Merchandise.
:.
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New York Market.

NEW YoRK, July 28-Gold 1495 Cot
ton seody but dull and unchanged South
ern Flour steady. Wheat firm but quiet!
Beef unchanged Pork heavy at $sl.56.
Lard steady. Sugar firm. Coffee quiet
amp firm. Molasses dull.
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Delegates from Sd district OF Ohio.

CfNoIsSATI, July % -Vallandigham and
Judge Gilmore yesterday were appointed
delegates to the Philadelphia Convention
from the Sd District Of this State.
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Roofing AMI Spouting'

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