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Terrible Suffering.

The New Orleans Times gives an
alarming report of the condition of
1the negroes in Louisiana, and parti-
,.suiarly in the Parishes overfowed by
the breach in the levee at Point
Coupe. Thirteen Parishes have be-
come totally unproductive by the
breach, and all classes of the popula-
ton arc in Il state of severe privation.
Poverty is scarcely the name for the
ieplorable condition of the people of
sshese Districts. But bad as is the
esndition. among the planters and
white inhabitants, that of the negroes
rs still worse. Upward of 10000 of
sakls- class are at the point OF starva-
'5ion, and almost entirely destitute of
.4.44ze necessaries of life. Unless some
speedy relief comes, the lamentable
consequences will be scarcely calcu-
liable.
10000 negroes starvingl What q
result of misguided philanthropy and
snise political teachings! Never be-
fore. no matter what the impoyerish-
I'd condition of the whites may have
been, were negroes allowed to starve.
But it is useless now to discuss the
eanses of the widespread privation
s.hat exists, and must exist, through
,sTut the winter, especially among this
class of people. 1t is idle to de-
nounce, as we see some of our CO.
Semporaries do, the unwise Legislation
that has produced these sad results.
The moro important question is how
10 save these people from perishing
foe lack of food. It is not their fault
that they ere in their present condi-
.fion; and the Government ought to
send swift relief to them, which they
aye bound to do by every obligation
Of right as well as of humanity.
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FINE FAMILY RIRLES

NE have II few very fine Oxford edi
w uons of the FAMILY BIBLE, which
mistake.
HYMN BOOKS and Prayer Books of
various styles Of binding, Tor the differen
Churches.
Writing Desks, Papetrics containing
envelopes and Paper, perfumed-some-
thlng new-a handsome Christmas pre-
sent, at DUFFIE Il CHAPMAN'S
Dec - Bookstore
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TERRIBLE TRAGEDY AT ApA1AoHI-
coLA.-Last week, Mr.. Price, mer-
chant, residing ut the upper end of
Water street, Apalachicola, was
strangled to death and his house
burned by robbers, who supposed he
had considerable amount of money
in his possession. The perpetrators
OF the crime have not yet been disco
vered.
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M. w. BYTHEWOOD,
Auctioneer and General Commission Merchant,

On Washington ST., rear OF 4. ToUeson's,
COLUMBIA, S. c.
HNEE above store having been rented. I
Il am from this day prepared to receive
Gonslgnments of Cotton, Corn, Flour,
raj; also, Furniture, Dry Goods, Clothing
Tobacco, &c.
From my experience of twenty wears in
the auction and commission business. in
this city, Charleston and Newberry, s. C..
hope to receive liberal share of patron.
age from my old friends and the public
generally. Dec 10
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Tan BuaEAu;; M 4H1s srArE.-The

oharleaton Netss. Of ;Tassday, ssss: says
The information received from
Washington that Gen. r. K. Scott,
the present Assistant Commissioners
OF the Bureau for this State, would
be retained in his position until fur
ther orders, has given general plea
sure to those who, though not friends
of the institution, desired to see it
conducted with Judgment and sound
discretion. Since Gen. Scott as
sumed charge of the Bureau he has
endeavored to control it for the bene-
fit Of those for whom it was de-
signed; and the destitute poor of the
city, both white and black, have fire.
quently had cause to appreciate its
aid. Without entering upon a pary-
geric of the Bureau, it is not, there
fore, improper at this time to con-
slider some of it's workings, and
award praise where it is due.
In August last it was decided to
discontinue the distribution of ra-
tions to the destitute, and numbers
who were dependent on the Bureau
for support were thrown upon
their own resources. The compare
tive failure Of the crops, which was
followed by scarcity of money, in.
creased the destitution, especially
among .he laboring classes; many OF
whom were thrown out of employ
ment. At his urgent solicitation,
however, Gen. Scott was allowed to
continue the bounty of the Bureau to
limited extent. The number of
registered beneticiaries in this city
and the suburbs was about 500 whites
and 800 blacks, most of the former
being widows with large families.
It would have been harsh, indeed, to
have at once deprived this number
of destitute poor of their daily food,
and Gen. Scott applied to the Chief
Commissioner, Gen. Howard, for
permission to establish soup houses
for the poor. This was granted, and
as soon as authority to purchase ne
cessary meat is obtained, they will be
opened and the bounty dispensed.
The Government at Washington has
among its army stores large quanti-
ty of desicated vegetables put up in
Theoretically sealed cans. These are
now nearly useless for army purposes,
and if sold at auction would bring
mere song. Gen. Scott has applied
for portion of these stores, and will
use them as one of the ingredients of
the soup. The houses for distribu
tion will be established at the Colored
Orphan Asylum in Queen street, and
in King street, one door above Hud-
son, and it is expected they will be
opened to the public on the first of
the month.
In addition to the rations fur
nished, the Bureau has distributed q
quantity of clothing, shoes, &c.
During the past year, over 1,5OO
over-coats were given to the poor,
principally aged and infirm negro
men. At present, these supplies are
confined to the colored women, who
are constant applicants for this
bounty.
The changes recently made by
Gen. Scott, in the discharge of seve-
raj of his officials for meddling with
politics, have been sustained by Gen.
Howard. Some of the parties who
were discharged went to Washington,
and endeavored to procure their
reinstatement, but failed to convince
the authorities of their innocence,
aud only enjoyed their trouble for
their pains.
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CoUNTERAIANDED. 1.-The Bennetts-
vile Is. C.) Journal learns, from q
reliable source, that the order djscon-
tinuing the military posts at Darling
ton and the Pee Dee country has
been countGrmanded, and that these
military Posts will be continued as
formerly.
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The FRUITS OF .RADICALIsM.-A
friend in New York writing To onn

The FRUITS OF .RADICALIsM. A
friend in New York, writing to one
:: ::hs oa;..c-s ce this paper, "aaer
date of the 21st, incidentally re-
marks: "The Navy Yard to-day dis
charged $500 hands, H. B. Clafin
200, A. T. Stewart about the same
number, and all the dry goods houses
are following their example-made
necessary by the great decline in
their trade. It is estimated that over
60, 600 persons will be without en-
ployment in this city during the win
ter"
This is one of the fruits of the
suicidal legislation fastened on the
country by the radical-negro-supre-
macy party.-Augustd Chronicle.
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HE BAPTIST BANNER. Tho first
Number of the seventh volume of the
Boa'tist Banner will be issued in Au-
g1zsta, on the first Saturday in Janu-
ary, and will be published thereafter
on every Saturday. The editorial
char will be occupied by Mr.. James
y. Ellis, who will be aided by some of
tlae most distinguished writer's of the
Baptist denomination. The terms
wiu be So por annum.
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The negro in the Atlanta Conven-
ton bradley was Rufus Choate's
body servant, and that it was while
answering the door of Choate's Office
and dusting the table that he ac-
quired his proficiency as lawyer.
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185S.---The Baptist Banner, Angus.
ia, Georgia.

NNHE first number of the seventh volume
i OF this religious and family journal.
will appear on the FIRST SATURDAY i'm
January, 1868.
The Bdnner will be issued regularly.
every Saturday, printed with new type and
on fine paper.
Tho resident Editor, Mr.. JAMES N.
ELLIS, will be aided by the pens of some
of the most distinguished writer's of the
denomination in this and tho adjoining
States.
limited number of advertisements (of
suit table character) will be received, at tho
usual rates.
Subscription price So per annum. Adj
dress, BAPTIST BANNER,
Dec q Aupusta do
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VIOLIN And GUITAR STRINGS,

A LARGE and choice selection of the
"A. very best ITALIAN STRINGS. Also.
q full assortment of VTOLONCELLO
SihlNGS, a great variety of Violin Bows,
Screws, Bridges, Tail Boards and Rosin
JUST received at E. POLLARD'S.
Dec IT +1ot
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MAIL ARRANGEMENTS. The post
Office open during the week from 81
a. m. to 6 p. m. On Sundays, from
IL to 211a p. m.
The Charleston and Western mails
are open for delivery at p. H., and
close at 9 a. m.
Northern-Open for delivery ut
1O19 a. M, closes at ] p. m.
Greenville-Open for delivery at 8
p. m., closes at 8 p. m.
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Columbia Gas Light Company.

V1u1'1O1eS SdS iISH HC CUHIpdHy.
VIE, Annual Meeting Of Stockholders
Il will take place on THURSDAY. tho
26th inst, at II O'Clock, in the Room of
State Library, Bank Building, Main street.
JACOB LEVIN,
Dee ~ i Secretary Gas Company.
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A GRAND TOURNAMENT

WILL come off in rear of the South
Wy Carolina University, on CHRIST
MAS III IRNING. commencing mt 10
public generally, are invited to be present.
Seats have been provided for the Ladies
and Gentlemen accompanying them.
The knights are ordered to assemble
opposite the ruins of Christ Church. at
half-past s O'Clock. w. B. GREEN
w. G. McGREGoE, Chairman.
Secretary. Dec 81 0*
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Christmas Books for Children.

A LSO,. WRITING DESKS, Portfolios.
"A Gold Pens, Pen-knives, Pocket Books
elegant and cheap Family Bibles, Pocket
Bibles, London editions, cheap and fine:
Prayer Books OF all sizes and prices: fine
Ink-stands for gifts.
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HE RIVERSIDE MAGAz1SE-Ona of
the very best publications for the
little folks is the above magazine,
issued by Messrs. Hurd e Houghton,
Broome street, New York. 1t is en-
belilshed with beautiful engravings,
OF an attractive character; besides
music, poetry and reading matter of
general nature. It is worthy of q
generous support.
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FRESH ARRIVALS.

@ JUST RECEIVED.
MNN-NA choice HAMS, BREAK
lThEEElA FAST STRIPS and other
Y AzlW BACON.
= ;5-!azz.41zo11 = A lot Of new COUNTRY
FLOUR, just in.
Bales OF COTTON YARNS from one Of
the best factories i'll the State, for sale by
the bale. All of which will be sold vt
lowest prices, by
ROBERT BRYCE s. son.
We are also agents for the HAZARD
POWDER COMPANY. Merchants can be
tity. Dec ~ tS
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Don't forget the tournament this
morning, at 10 o'clock, on the Uni
7ef0ity Green. Over thirty riders.
Ihe fandango, in the evening, will be
participated in only by the knights
and their "fayre ladyes."
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Private Boarding or Rooms to Rent.
A LIMITED number Of small Families.
~ or Single Gentlemen, can be accom-
,r;in n2Ha.ea Win BQARD, lin a small Family
the business part OF the city, or four we'll
furnished ROOMS will be rented. For
convenience, application may be made to
A. II. PHILLIPS,
Oec II 6t Commission Agent
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Old maids ought to be charming.
They are matchless.
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ALSO

4 rev supply of PHOTOGRAPH AL
~ Ms, OF all sizes; Backgammon Boards,
Shessmen, Dominoes and games for chill
orGn. FOR sale at McCarter's Bookstore.
Dcc Il II. l.. BRYAN
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An eruption of the skin, of thirtv
years standing, which defied the skill OF
the doctors, was cured, in Philadelphia,
by using Heinitsh's Queens Delight.
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Valuable Building Lots.

VaIudDle buIIulnS LOIS.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, December IL.
HNIREE CHOICE BUILDING LOTS.
Il on Main street, central part. To be
treated for at private sale. Terms verv
easy to an approved purchaser
Dec 10 D. Ii. DESAIJSSITRE
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NEW ApvERrIsEMENTs.- s.-Attention IS call
ed toft"e following advertisements, pub
lished this morning for the mr., time.
HeGnlar Meeting Acacia Lodge.
+. w. Green-SherifFs Sale.
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CHRISTMAS BAZAARs. Our adver.
tising columns show that notwith.
standing the hard times, the little
ones can be abundantly supplied
with their usual Christmas gifts.
Santa Claus has commissioned his
tried and trusted almoner, McKen-
zie, to dispense from the bounteous
store with which, as usual, he has
provided him. a magnificent Christ
mas tree presents numerous attrac-
tions to visitors. Next comes our
other old ally in the good cause,
Heise, whose cakes and raffles add
much to the enjoyment of the holi-
days. The latter's former first lieu
tenant, Pollard, has been promoted,
or promoted himself, and is prepared
to give "happy surprise" to all the
little ones. Then comes the Messrs.
Hope with catalogue Of Christmas
goods, which must gladden. the hearts
of house-keepers. Seegers & Co.
brag of a very superior element in
the manufacture of egg-nog, and if
our advertisements have been read it
will be perceived that there are eggs
enough offered for sale to make egg
nog enough for every man, woman
and child in the city. NIessrs.
Bryan and Dnf1ic & Chapman are
fully prepared with gifts in their line,
from that suitable for sweetheart to
that adapted to the student of A, B,
G. We hope all will be literally
patronized, for just in proportion rs
they are so will be the happiness of
the "rising generation" to-day.
JOB Work. EVERY descrintion of
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There was very interesting ga
thering. in the Washington Street
Methodist Chapel, yesterday after
noon. A Christmas tree, tastefully
illuminated and beautifully decorated,
was erected within the altar; and so
fruitful was it that all the scholars
including those from the Marion
Street Sunday School, who were pre-
sent by invitation-received a me-
mento from it. The teachers like
wise gave their various charges
appropriate presents-books as we'll
as sweetmeats, etc. The scholars
practiced a beautiful hymn, COM
memorative of the day. which will be
sung in the church this morning.
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New Presbyterian Hymn Books.
VUST received, an assortment of tho
~ new Southern PSALMS and HYMNS
IN plain and fine bindings. For sale at
McCarter'a bookstore.
Dec II r. l.. BRYAN.
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GRAND CHRISTMAS PRIZE RAFrLE.
we have been requested to announce
that rattle for the following four
prizes will come off at the National
Hotel, this evening, at s o'clock: A
fine horse, valuable gold watch, a
splendid Cremona violin, and q
heavy gold vest chain-S5 per chance.
The highest throw takes choice OF
prizes.
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Christmas Cock-Firhtinn.

Christmas Cock-Fighting.
TN rear of the Post Office, may be ex-
il ,pected during Christmas week. A
Policeman will be in attendance and the
sport conducted with propriety and under
the tn reg ular rules. Judges will be appointed
Tor the decision of every contest.
c. MINORT & CO.,
Dec q Proprietors.
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ARREsTED.-We learn that John
Nicely, alias Walden, charged with
horse-stealing, was arrested at his re-
sidence in this District, night before
last, by Messrs. John and Edward
Loomas. Nicely is now confined in
jail.
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English Goods.

GuSllSu GOOQS.
CST RECEIVED, direct from Liver
81 pool,
Fine DOUBLE-BABREL GUNS,
Eley's and Coxe's Percussion Caps.
Police Handouts,
Timed, Iron, Table and Tea Spoons
Common and Fine Curry Combs,
Padlocks, in setts and dozens,
Fine Steel Shovels and Tongs,
English Wafer Irons,
Trace Chains and Hoes,
Hooks and Hinges.
Cases Surveyors Instruments,
Brass Letter Locks,
Brad, Sewing and Pegging Avis
Wad Cutters, Gun Wads, &c.
For sale low by j. x L. Il. AGNEW.
Dec 81
Cfrcassinn Lustre, for beautifyine tho
hair, for young and old; an elegant Article
and cheaper than anything else of the
kind. Sold by Fisher .k Heinitsh.
To Publishers and Journalists
A LARGE amount of TYPE and JOp
IA MATERIAL for sale, in lots to suit
purchasers. Terms easonablo and cash
Also, fine HAND PRESS, price $3.50: an
Adams Power Press, price 81 800; and n
Card Press, price 800. Apply to
F. q. DEFONrAINE,
Oeco Columbia
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FIVE CENTS. price of single
copies Of the PAosaiS is FIVE cents, and
purchasers are requested to pay no
more for them. We are informed
that sone of the news-boys charge
ten. This is an imposition.
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SALT,

4 LIVERPOOL SALT, as good, as layqe
IL nnd as cheap as other parties are SCI
tnJ. FISHER g. LOWRANCF
Dec II
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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 execnt-
ed Mt tho lowest rates.
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We have bsen requested to state
that religious services may be, ex-
pected this morning, at half-past 10
o'clock, in the Marion and Washing
ton Street Methodist Churches.
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500 BUSHELS CORN

ENOR SALE by
Il Dec II FISHER ~ LOWRANCE.
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SUsPENaioN.-Both the daily and
tri-weekly publications of the Phanis
viii be suspended tomorrow.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1867-04-26
New Vegeta bles.

EariY Seed PotdtoS.- Much attention
has been given to the Improvement of the
potato; several excellent Seeding have
been inrouduced. Among these, however,
the Sebcc has proved the most reliable.
being earlier than the Goodrich, producing
qu AZ abnndantly. and as superior quail
| ty. 1t is similar in general appearance to
| the jackson, White, and is undoubtedly q
Seeding from it as it was found. we believe,
III field where these were grown. 1t ma
lures fit for the market in from sixty to six
ty five days.
Gjaat Var Poddea Bean.--A new aud
very excellent variety, introduced last year
from philadelphia. ltis vigorous grower,
attaining the height of eight feet. clmging
we'll to the poles, and producing pods full
eight inches long and quite broad. which
are very sue culent and tender, and remark
able for their beautiful appearance when
ready for use the pods assume fine wax
en- color, and remain light oolored after
cooking, and i'll flavor are pnrtlcnar Y mild
and delicate. 1t cannot be ranked among
the early varieties, but it is superior one
for strnging. The beans when ripe arc
red
Dfeac'S Nee Dra,f f Pea.-lntroduccd \
year or two ago, is Il very great acquisit-
ion, cmbraling the qualities OF an eXccle-
ent pea. 50 dwarf aud bushy as not to re-
quire any stock, and of quality equal to
the we'll known Champion of England'-
1t is medium early, ana IL full sized pea
HoreYs Magazine Of Horticulture.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1867-04-26

An Astonished Old Lady

AN OLD lady whose home is in the coun-
'f!' ana who hadn't been in Cincinnati for
sose'ai years. came in the other day to do
sol'e 'iauihS' ler principal business be-
''o "nc Vi the few events in her life, the
purchase OF new bonnet. Sne hadn't
had new bonnet since she was in Cincin.
latl the last time, and that was about sew
ell years ago; nor had she seen anv of the
new tangled contrivances--"triflesI light as
air which the women wear now a dayF,
IN the place of honnets. AS new was the
engrosslng theme in her mind oh entering
the city, OF course she was on the alert at
once to see what the fashion was Imag-
inc her CONSERVATION, them in standing in
fouth street, watching the people as they
passed by. For time she was perfectly
speechless, and then she was observed to
throw up her hands and exclaim:
"for the lands sake, are the wilnmin
all crazy, gadding through the streets with
nothin' on their blessed heads! what's be-
come ofall their bunnits!'
She went into millinery store. and ac-
costed a 'gentlemanly and obliging' young
lady in attendance;
You see come in all the way from Clar
mount county, to buy bunnit I've worn
this one goin on eight years. It's one
that's rite in style. didn't know what
the wnlnin was wearin' so stood out
here blessed hour to see 'cm pass and |
hope never to see my old man aGin. if
sa" one with bunnit on during that time
Some had dolls handkerchief laid on the
top of the head others had what looked
like oyster patties trimmed with blow glass,
and declare to goodness. if one woman,
with big rutabaga turnip on the back of
her head Ill fly net, wore any covcrin'
ceptin' a yetter circus Hciet tied on 1iM a
ribbont'
When Informed that the styles she had
seen were the latest thing in the bonnet
line, the old lady ) aston>hlnent increased,
and she was thoroughly bcwiIdcred by the
time she had examined each of the varieties
embraced in the millner's collection, par
ticularly when she learned the accompany
ing prices. She looked at her old bonnet
which had been preserved so carefully dur
ing the changing fashions of seven years,
and compared it with the fashions of to day,
when the old lady fairly wept. She deelal-
ed 1t was enough to drive one crazy, to see
such vanltes as women are now a-days.
1T wasn't so when was GAL said she
Wimmln Wore bnnnts in them days that
kiyercd their heads. and tied 'em under the
chin, instid of fast'n 'em to the back hair
She left in great disgust. and said she
would go right back to Clai.imount, and
Wear her old bonnet. till mlleners got to
making bonnets again.