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81 co GUANO COMPANY, is now d pre-.
pared to furnish the Planters of South
Carolina with the above named article.
from ONE BARREL to 500 TONS.
Circulars, explaining it's properties, with
quantity applicable to the soil upon which
it is to be used-certiicates of numerous
Planters having used it in the culture of
Cotton, Wheat, Rye, Corn, Tobacco, Pota-
toes, Grass, &c.-can be had al my office.
corner of Assembly and Plain streets
North corner Of new Market.
100 barrels now in store, and will be sent
to any part of the State. Orders respect
fully solicited. JACOB LEVIN.
Dec limo Agent.
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Fashionable Dancing School.

MIR. J. a. BAILEY wishes to inform
gS the citizens OF Columbia, and vicinity,
Ias.fAthe FASHIONABLE DANCES OF
THE DAY, and great variety of FANCY
DANCES for Children. Days of tuition
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and SATUR-
DAYS Of each week. Glasses for Juveniles
meet at 3 o'clock P. M. For private classes,
of parties. Glasses at the Hall, for Ladies,
will meetsat 10 CLOCK A. NJ; Gentlemen at
p. NJ. Terms-Private lessons 81 each.
Juveniles in classes SIS for twelve lessons:
Mr.. Bailey agrees to teach all the Ball
Room and Parlor Dances in twelve lessons.
Families wishing to send their children
will please apply Immediately, as their stay
is limited to one session only. Dec 10
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will be issued this friday afternoon.
Those desiring copies, will hand iau
their orders as early as practicable. y
A PROMISED LITERARY TREAr-
We learn that early next week, at the
request Of q number of ladies, DR..
Henry NJ. Clarkson will read o poem
entitled Evelyn" for the benefit of
theimpoverished widows and orphans
of deceased Confederate soldiers. A
large number of ladies in Charleston
have undertaken the. charitable task
of building a home for these unfor-
tunate dependents, and meanwhile,
have secured premises, which are be-
ing occupied daily. Tributary asso
Citations are in process Of organiza-
ton thy" 1ghout the State, the object
not being local in its character. but
on the contrary being intended to
benefit individuals in every portion
of the State. DIR. Clarkson is South
Carolinian by birth, and has small
reputation as one of our sweetest
poets. Evelyn is romance of the
war, and embraces some of the most
startling episodes, vivid battle scenes
and incidents of personal adventure.
1t has been read by the author seve.
raj times in Virginia to large houses
for charitable purposes, and we hope
generous attendance will be present
on the approaching occasion. Mr.
Janney has generously contributed
the hall, and Captain Stanley the gas
lights, so that the entire sum realized
will go towards the relief of these
depel1ants upon the public charity.
The price of admission will probably
be fifty cents, and tickets may be
secured at the usual places on Main
street.
JOB WoRk.-Every description of
book and job printing-pamphlets,
bill heads, circulars, labels, posters,
programmes, business, wedding and
invitation cards, railroad receipts,
checks, drafts, &C., promptly execut-
ed at the lowest rates. ,.-
1900 = -------
FIVE CENTs.-The price of single
copies Of the Picnic is five cents, and
purchasers are requested to pay no
more for them. We are informed
that some of the news-boys charge
ten. This is an imposition.
New ADVERTISEMENTS s.-Attsnrion IS cali.
ed To the following advertisements, pub
hshed this morning for the first time:
L. II. vett-Administrators Sale.
Meeting Columbia knights.
j. W. Parker-For Sale or Rent.
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For Rent or Sale.

MY late RESIDENCE, corner OF Bull
IXl and Upper Boundary streets, posses
sion given 1st of January. The House is
suited for a large family, with all modern
improvements. The Garden and Grounds
include one acre and half. Apply to
Dec 13 t3 J. w PARKER
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Iaocal :Tte1n@.

a SUITABLE GIFr BooK.-We have
been presented by the publishers,
through Mr.. ]. J. McCarter, with q
poetical work, which will prove @
most attractive and suitable present
from lover to his sweetheart, a
brother to u sister, or even o husband
to q wife-as gentle reminder of
the "days when he would a wooing
CO." The book is handsomely bound,
contains copious indexes of the first
lines, and also o sort of dictionary,
gotten up in a new and unique style.
1t is entitled "Ihe Lovers Diction-
ery-a Hoeiicai Treasury of Lovers
Thoughts, Fancies, Addresses and
Dilemmas." Let it be understood,
however, tb' the poetry is far from
being what might be termed Glove
sick stuff" by those who have "pass-
cd the Rubicon," bnt the most of it
will even prove attractive to q crusty
old bachelor. Harper & Brothers,
New York, are the publishers.
COURT OF ERRORS. Upon the re-
assembling of the Court, on yester-
day, the cases of the First National
and the Peoples Banks VS.. Lanneau,
tax collector, were resumed and
concluded by the Attorney General;
Mr.. Simonton followed on behalf of
the banks; Mr.. Hayne closed in reply.
The Graniteville Manufacturing
Company VS.. Benjamin Roper, tax
collector.-Appeul from order of
Judge at Chambers, discharging rule
against tax collector requiring him to
show cause why lie should not be
compelled ''to receive the bills of the
President and Directors of the Bank
OF the State of South Carolina, in
payment of taxes due the. State by
the said Manufacturing Company"
Mr.. James Conner opened argument
for appellant, contending that, under
the Act incorporating the bank, the
bills of said bank were receivable in
payment of taxes due the State, and
that the Act of 1866, forbidding the
said bills to be received by tax col
lectors, is unconstitutional; Attorney
General Hayne followed in behalf of
the State; Hon. w. D. Porter closed
in reply.
This case being the last open for
on the docket, the Court,
at its conclusion, adjourned until II
m, to-day, when opinions will be
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UNITED STATES CIRCUIT CoURT-
FOURTH CIRcU1T.-November Term,
1S67-December IL. Hon. Geo. S.
Bryan. d. j., presiding.
In re W. S. Dunlap.-Petition for
voluntary bankruptcy. J. G. Cham
bcrs, pro- pet. On motion of j. G..
Chambers, reference was ordered to
W. j. Clawson, Register for Fourth
Congressional District of South Ca
rolina.
II. re S. l.. Adams. Petition for
voluntary bankruptcy. IT. J. Bell,
pro. pet. On motion of r. J. Bell,
reference was ordered to W. J. Claw
son, Register of Fourth Congress
sional District.
CRIMINAL DOCKET.
The United States vs.. Samuel Bot
tles.-Violation of internal revenue
laws. Defendant appears, pleads
guilty, and sentenced to pay fine of
$40 and costs, and, in default thereof,
to be imprisoned one month.
ISSUE DOCKET.
d. II. Hamilton ct al. ads. the
United States.-Debt. Corbin; N.
T.. F., Rutledge e. Young. The affi-
davit for continuance having been
heard, on motion of Rutledge &
Young, defendants attorneys, it is
ordered, that this case be continued
to the next term of the Court, and
that commission do issue, subject
to the ordinary rules of the Court, to
take the testimony of the Hon. j. S.
Black, and any other witness either
party may wish to examine.
Hugh McCree VS.. the Commercial
Bank, of Columbia, S. C.-Assump-
sit, Brewster & Spratt; non-assump-
sit, W. F. DeSaussure. We find for
plaintiff $765, with interest from 18th
July, 1867.
James Bankhead VS.. the CONNER
cial Bank, of Columbia, S. CAS-
sumpsit, Brewster & Spratt; nom
assumpsit, w. T. DeSaussure. We
find for plaintiff $3.50, with interest
from 4tb July, 1867.
Charles G.. Wynn vs. Samuel Craig.
-Assumpsit, w. H. Talley; non
assumpsit, ,. F. Perry. We find for
plaintiff 81, 1,122.54.
INQUIRY DOCKET.
Charles M. Rose, endorser, VS..
Robert Beatty & Co.-Assumpsit-
Ind. by debt. Bobo & Carlisle for
plaintiff. Under the 10th rule of
Court, on motion of Bobo & Carlisle,
the Court assessed judgment in this
case at $S735.75.
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Meeting Of Stockholders of Southern
Mutual Life Insurance Company.
TIME annual meeting of the Stockhold-
Il ers of Southern Mutual Life Insurance
Company will be held at the Office OF F.
w. McNaster, Esq. No. 5 Law Range. on
SATURDAY next, tho 14th inst, at IL
o'clock. F. W. MC3IASTER.
Dec IL Actuary.
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FRESH ARRIVALS.

WHOLE, Half and Quarter Boxes best
w Layer RAISINS.
boxes Lemons,
500 large Oranges,
Fresh Macaroni, Sweet Oil, Fruit Can
dies, Jcllies, &c.
Dec ~ JOHN C. SEEGEES & co.
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FRESH ARRIVALS.
LBS. LBS DAIRY CHEESE,

500 lbs. Goshen Butter, choice,
5000 lbs. Carolina Rice, prime,
$50 lbs. Rio Coffee, middling,
100 i" Z" A No. l,
$50 lbs. Java Coffee, Old Government,
30 gross Matches, Parlor,
100 Ale and Portor, English,
100 &c 4" not English,
2quarts Salt, at cents, together
with the usual odds and ends OF q first
class GROCERY, and which cost too much
money to advertise. Call iD
Dec 8 GEO. SUMMERS.
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
ALL PERSONS indebted to the late firm
OF G. NJ. THOMPSON & CO., are hereby
notified to call on the subscriber and settle
their accounts. Those failing to take ad-
vantage of this notice, may expect to incur
costs. J. MEIGHAN.
Nov "a 1mo<
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Powder, Shot, &c.

Powder, Shot, &c.
nUPONT'S RIFLE POWDER, in whole,
IL half and quarter kegs.
Dupont's Blasting, Duck Shooting, Eagle
and Diamond Grain Powder.
Drop and Buck Shot, Percussion Caps,
Flints, Guns, Pistols, &c, on hand and for
sale low by J. IL T. II. AGNEW,
Sole Agents for Dupont's Gunpowdcr.
Dec u
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Forty Bushels Apples,
LNlNE and large, from S1.50 to s1.75 per
IL bushel. FISHER " LOWRANCE.
Dec 10
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English Guns,

EIHE IRONS, LOCKS, &c, opened to-
Il. day, by FISHER g. LOWRANCE.
Dec I'D
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WANTED, WANTED.
HOO BUSHELS COW PEAS.
OOO FISHER & LOWRANCE.

Beauty and health are more to be
priced than the wealth of the indies.
Without health, what are all the posses
sions of world to you with diseased body
and mind. You cannot enjoy them, and it
gives you pain not to realize them. Use
tho Queens Delight and be restored.
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New ADvEnTIsEnIENTs.- IS cali
ed to the following advertisements, pub
ished this morning for the first time:
L. II. vett-Administrator Sale.
Meeting Columbia Knights.
j. W. Parker-For Sale or Rent.
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FIVE CENTs,-The price of single
copies Of the Picnic is five cents, and
purchasers are requested to pay no
more for them. We are informed
that some of the news-boys charge
ten. This is an imposition.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-11-09

Nothing more was thought about him until
spring, when the servant had forgot the place
where he was buried. He did not appear. We
supposed he was dead, and thought no more of
him until some time in October 1S65). On4aay
we found him at the foot Of the steps Leading 70
the kitchen, with load Of dirt baked on hiss
back almost as hard as his shall, with head and
feet upon the step, waiting TO be taken IN; on
searching we found the hole where he had laid
Tor the last eleven months-he had worked him
self straight up to the top. We took him in,
washed him, let him swim until he showed signs
of wishing to come out. We put him ON the
floor, surprising he would 60 out - formerly,
but no, he turned the other way. went into the
hall where his closet was, crawled slowly along
through into the dining-room, went twice en-
tirely around the room, close to the base board,
then back into the hall and when he came to
the door of tho closet where he had win.ered for
merly there were other closets there nc stopped.
On the door being opened, he went in, crawled
over several distractions that lay in his way.
and finally snuggled down into his old corner I;
we covered him over and LETT him. On going to
the closet, some ten or twelve days afterwards,
we found, alas! poor Jack was dead.
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The Story OF "a 'E'urtEe.

To the Editors Of the New York Express.
Some time since you published an account of
South Carolina turtle, whose only virtue SEEM
cd to be that he lived seven months without eat
ting or drinking. But that turtle is no more to
be compared with one ! had than common
corntield negro is to an educated white man.
In the summer of 1862 my servant brought
from near Rockaway Il small turtle with spot
ted shell, about the size of my hand minus the
fingers When we handled it, it would draw in
its head and legs and shut itself up as tight as
box (; but it soon became familiar with those who
practiced handling it, and would suffer it's head
and feet to be handled without apparent fear
1t was put in the yar0 back of the house, and
would crawl about amongst the shrubbe1y and
grass, and when rainy day came would come
out and promenade the walks with as much APP
parent satisfaction as a modern belle promenades
broadway when she has got new hat composed
OF two feathers, three straws and one ribbon.
" hen the weather remained dry tor few days
we used to take Jack into the kitchen, put him
into the sink, give him swim, and a chance TO
pick up such crumbs as he liked, (le was very
fond of fresh FISH otfal, then put him down on
the floor he would crawl to the top of the steps,
shut up his box and tumble down, and over and
over into the yard, and we would see no more OF
him tor some days; but in o short time found
him at the lower step, with his head and front
feet stretched up, waiting for some one to take
him in and giso him his BATH. This went on alL
summer When the weather hq1m to be cold
We found him working himself down into the
dirt. We put him into closet that opened into
the hall between the Kitchen aud dining room,
covered him with some old cl1thcs and he staid
there until the following spring. When the
wcatncr became warm, he came crSwling out,
was allowed to so into the yard, and tho same
practices and ceremonies were repeated that had
been gone through with the previous year.
W hen the cold weather came again we put him
IN his old corner in the closet and he slept away
the winter; and on the return of warm weather
nc walked up came out, and went to his old
haunts as before. In November, 1854, the SER
want dug hole in the ground about eight inches
deep, and put him in and buried him up, filing
the hole full, and smoothing the dirt over
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1hc HISTORY Of lhc stove.

For an article Of such general use. so indispe,-
sable in every household, it is astonishing how
brief has been the history of the stove With all it's
multiplicity OF forms, patterns, and varieties it
is creation of the present age-a modern con-
venience-which our grandfathers knew naught
EFF The Troy Times thus relates the history of
stoves in general:
Stoves are comparatively of recent general
use, though they were known in this country as
early as 1880. In that year Mr. Pettibone, of
Philadelphia, was granted a patent for stove
which was claimed to be capable OF warming
houses by pure heated air. Pettibones stove was
soon after put up in the almshouse at Phladel-
phia, and Drs James and Chapman, and several
members OF Congress, gave testimonials OF its
utility for warming and ventilating churches,
courts of justice, hospitals. manufactures, etc
This was probably the Hrst attempt to use stoves,
at least in this country. From this time forward
Tor many years, the stove was confined 20 public
places, Its use for warming private houses or for
cooking purposes not having been thought Of
Inc long box stove, capable of taking three feet
WOOD, was the only stove our ancestors knew
anything about
Cooking stoves have come in Use within the
the last lew wears. The first advance towards
COOKING stove was making the Franklin stove
WIN an oven and the first that deserves the
name of cooking stove was an oblonc affair hay
ing an oven running the whole length, the door
of Wheh was IN front and directly over the door
tor supplying fuel, and having also u boiler-holp
and boiler on the back part OF the top noar the
pipe. Then stove similar in arran cement, with
swelling cliptical sides, was made. generally
called the nine-plute stove. About the year 1912
cooking stoves were made AZ Hudson from ,,,t-
terms made by Fir. HoNie, who was the Gr-t +,
elevate the tirc-boX above the bottom Ini, inn
proyement was patented and was sustained IN
suits against parties who in any way elevated
tire from the bottom In Hoxie's cooking stove
The fire was made above and upon the oven. and
he was the first who made any stove in which
the flame was made to descend from the top to-
the bottom Of the oven. In 1915, VIM 7. James.
OF Lansingbure, afterward of Troy, made the
stove known ~ the James Stove" which not
only continued a leading cooking stove for nearly
quarter Of century, but may yet be seen o.
board OF small eastern coasting vessels, where
being cheap and durable, it supplies the place of
caboose. James stove is probably better known
a. the Saddle bags Stoye'
"The first heating Of houses by aues, from an.
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thracite coal. was accomplished by a Professor
johnson, Of Philadelphia, about 1925 The Pro-
lessor succeeded in heating large house by
means of furnace in cellar, surrounded by an
air chamberof brink work, whence the gaseous
products of the combustion were carried through
cylindrical drums on the first and third floor,
and out q the top. This mode of warming
buildings rapidly grew into favor as our people
came to be well acquainted with coal
The ample supply of wood in the country was
for many years in the way of the successful in
PRODUCTION of stoves. This fuel was at every
mans door, and houses were all supplied with
ample 6re-places. The cost of preparing woed
for stoves was an item which quite offset any
economic advantages they had otherwise. And,
besides, the people were 10th to give up the cheeh
tul open Fireplace for "a little black box in ~
corner" as the stove was disparagingly called.
Even now. the West uses few stoves compared
with the East and Eastern manufacturers make
stoves adjusted to wood for the Western market,
while those for the market of the Central and
Middle States are nearly all coal'burners.'
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A Remarkable Frog.

On this subject, Mr.. lager living near Mitch
ell's station, in Culpepper county, Va, relates
some very curious facts about remarkable frog.
Concerning this frog" says he, cit has lived
many years with us, and is a great favorite and
the greatest curiosity is its becoming so remark
ably tame. 1t had frequented our door steps be-
fore our hall door some years before my acquaint-
ance commenced with 1t. My father had adj
mired it for years on account Of its size and col
or, and he visited it every evening, when it
would come forth at his summons, and by con-
slant feeding brought it to be SO tame that il
would come to the candle as if expecting to be
taken up and brought to the table and fed on in
sect of all sorts. On presenting living insects
it fixes its eyes intently and remains motionless
for while, as il preparing Tor strike, which is
an instantaneous throwing OF its tongue to great
distance, upon which the insect sticks fast to the
lip by giutinous matter. / can't say how long
my father had been acquainted with it; from
my earliest recollection lie spoke of it as 'Old
Tom the old frog have known it for great
number of years: / can answer for 81 years; ii
makes It's appearance always welcome visitor
with warm weather aud remains with us till
fail, appearing morning and evening, to our
great amusement, having been trained to do
many things, such as leaping, turning somer-
saults, holding alternately by its feet and hands
to a small rope, swinging and whlrling after the
manner OF S4ack-foe performer, AiarC4ig erect
on its hind legs, and at the word of command
going through the manual exercise, 1t seems
perfectly good natured and never shows temper,
but is dreadfully afraid OF cat on whose APP
proach it will often leap four feet from off the
floor, with the utmostprccsion, plump into the
month Ola water pitcher and thus secure safe
retreat. Yet he is in no wise alarmed or dis
turbod by the presence OF dogs, OF which We
havs many about the premises. They seem 70
regard him one Of the household. and priv
LEGGED character The Hon. Judge Wager, in
speaking OF the age OF this frog, remarked: 1T is
certainly one hundred years old, and though he
may have been here before the Indians left the
country, he may be even now.but in his Infancy
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A Ysat SEaow ils Paris.

\ correspondent ofthe Lohdm STR, writes a.
follows
"Last Sunday, Sept. 90 was celebrated the
close of the fair at st. Cloud. The most popular
of the shows Of the season undoubtedly has been
th0nl1aG dus rats, well known u the inhabitants
OF the Quarter Mont Parnasse. where he has held
his headquarters Tor the last thirteen years.
1.-The name of this Rarey OF the rat race is An.
toire Leonard. Ifthe former succeeded in break
ing in the 'vorst-te:npered brute ever created.
Leonard in three weeks certainly aecompEshas
the difficult task of iuculcatine habits Of ODE
Gience on the biggest rats that ever ran. His
favurite scene of action are some cross alleys in
the l4th aud 10th ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
His sole theater is q sort OF perch, which he
sticks into the ground, and then he takes his
c03YS de Ja'iCt out OF his pocket. At his word OF
command the rats run up and down the perch,
hang on three legs, then on two, stand on their
heads and in fact go through series of gymnastic
exercises that would put Blonlin himself to blush.
His crack actor is gray rat he has had in his
troupe for eleven years, this old fellow not only
obeys Leonard, but is personally attached to him.
1t is most curious sight to see Leonard put
him on the ground, and then walk away. The
creature runs after him, and invariably catches
him, however many turns he may take to avoid
MIN. A.. i,nylirl,tn.n offered jufr for him about
two years ago, bit Leonard would not separate
from his old and attached friend" OFT
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ONLY SLIGHT CoLD.-How many young
people might escape the fatal disease Consunp.
ton, if they would take timely precsution when
they are troubled with "a slight cold" to take
one of Crawford's Pulmonic Troches which
everybody prefers to others, and why9 Because
they are pleasanter, cheaper and moro effectuAl.
Twenty-Five cents per case. Ottawa druggists
supplied by SMITH y DWYER,
Avn Chicago.
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Information.


From san HrHncHscO sV1S
The following is the only complete table OF
distances and elevations of points on the CentSal
pac;Sc Ra;lroad of California, and other roads
CONNECTING Herewith, between San Francisco and
New York. that has ever been published. twas
prepared in the railroad Office at Sacramento
and lis official and correct 1t will be good for
reference, and worth preserving: ----..---..,.