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ST. PHILIPS STREET SCHOOL

ST. PHILIPS STREET SCHOOL.
9NNHE EXERCISES OF THIS SCHOOL WILL BE RE-
Applications for the admission Of children viii be re-
ceged the Schoolhouse and after that day between
the hours OF and 10 A. III. For the present, not
than two children from each family will be rooeved In
consequence of the want Of sufficient funds the Commits
siouers viii be obliged require each pupil to pay
the boohs and stationery ngad by them.
BY order Of the Board.
T. MONTAGUE aRIHKE,
November 20 me 8 Secretary.
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DANCING SCHOOL.
NTONS. BERGER INFORMS HIS PATRONS THAT
lHl his DANCING SCHOOL is now open at "Masonic
Hail. Time o, Tuition for Young Ladies' ind Masters,
Tuesdays and Thursdays, at o'clock. Night Class for
Gentlemen Tuesdays and Fridays. ut o'clock. Satlr-
days assemblies viii commence Oh the 18th inst at
O'Clock
For particulars apply at the Hall at the time of tuition
or ut No. 70 GLEBE STREET. s Janunry7
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FIRE LOAN.

MAYoRALTY OF cHARLEsToN,l
CITY EAL1, November O. 1866. =
A Ii PERSONS DESTROYS OF REBUILDING IN T BE
~ Burnt Districts aud Waste Places Of tile City,
der can Act OF the General Assembly, giving authority
TO the City Council of Charleston to procce in the mat
ter OF Fire Loun with view to aid in blding the
City Anew are hereby notified that the form Of appi
cation for oane be obtained at the Office of the Clerk
of Council between the hours Of o 4. NJ. and P. NJ
ALI applications must be filed in the above mentioned
Office as the Committee will meet every Monday to
slider the same.
BY order of the Mayor. ". q. SAITH,
November 10 Clerk Of Council.
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wOFFORD COLLEGE,
;PARTANBURG

w0FFoRD COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG
C. H., S. @.
T1HE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTEENTH
i Collegiate year viii begin on Tuesday, 9th January
1856 81 Faculty OF six Professors. The Preparatory
schou nder tho immediate supervision Of the Facu
ty, Will also begin at tho eame time.
Tuition and contingent fees In advance per year.
Board payable monthly, about LOO
Bulls pay able in specie, its equivalent in currency
A. II. SHPP, President
December IA fmw11 su
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i;nPARTNERSHlPS.

copARTNERsHIP NOTICE.
oyTSTrS l. CO. have this day formed Copart.
nsrshp under the style Of J. r. DOYLSToS & CO. for
the transaction of the WHOLESALE DRY GOODS BUSl-
' N''''' - ~ - J. REID BoTLSToS.
ALBERT 2. DESIAREST.
HENRY BOyI.STON, Jr
SAMUEL j. CORRIE
Charleston. January l. 1867, u January
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LARGEST C1Rcu1AT1oN.-The DAILY
News publishes the 0Bicia1 Last Of Let
ters remoii:,ii,y ii: tie PostcGice at the end
of each ,oeea, ogreca6!y to the fole0eang
section of tie Ncw Posto6ce Lao, as me
ne,rspaper hoving the largest circulation M
the City of Charleston:
surIo, And be II further enacted That Lists OF let
tors remaining unced for in any Postoise IN any Guy
town or village where newspaper snaM ~ De prnse
Which beng published weekly or ofener shall have ns
largest circSahou within range Of delivery OF the saa
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OFFICE FOR COLLECTION OF ADDrTIoNALl
BOUNTY AND BACK PAY,
CHARLESTON, s. c., December 2T 1866.
Bvt. MAJ. EDWARD L. DEANE, A. A. A Genl.
Attention is ca!lcd to the fact that this Office 10 the
only authorized nodiun for the collection OF claims
against the Government through Government channels
All necessary lanks aud instructions will be furnished
to cftlcors duty In this State application to this
Office. 4. Mel. CRAWFORD,
Bvt. Major q. s. ", OH :er In Charge.
6- Columbia South Cnrolnian copy and send bill to
this Office. 1mo january
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/ 0 S T /.
H O I ELS.
HOTEL.
OPDEDEcK

e opOEnFcE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Proprietor.
uIa1s HOTEL IS NOW OPENED ON TIE EUROPEAN
PLAN It haa been reHlodellcd and refurnished
THROUGHOUT Tile travelling public transient visitors or
others viii find in it MI the luxpries Of FlEsICLASs
ESTABLISHMENT, combined With the comforts oI
home. o.,
surmer Billiard Saloon for the lovers OF this health
mi exercise is attached No pains or expense spared TO
give entire satisfaction. L. ofUs6ECA.
May u
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.

CITY YTAxES-MONTTuY RETURNS.
OFFICE OF THE CITY ASSESSOR
CITY HALL, January 1, 1866.
NToTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL CONCERNED
~ that the Monthly Returns for the month OF Decem
her mast in Compliance with the Tax Ordinance ratified
on the 18th day of January 1885, must be made on or
OeIe, Isnnorvs q City Assessor
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: EU= Every putroG
ment costing but SO, while it may be worth S76a No
partially shovn.-Tn
MEssRs. j. LICKING Co.'S GREAT UNION WATCH Co.,
New York City, wish to Immediately dispose Of tho above
magnificent Stock Certificates naming articles, are
placed In sealed envelopes Holders ore entted to the
articles naod their certificate upon payment OF Ten
Dollars whether It be Watch worth $3.50 or one worth
less The return of any OF certificates entities you to
the article named thereon upon payment irrespective
Of Its worth, and article valued less than $40 Ia
named on any certificate It will ut be that this
no Lottery but straightforward legitimate trans
ncon, which may be participated In even by the most
fasudious.
single Certificate win be sent by mail, post paid,
upon receipt Of Is CENTS Ave for ST. eleven for So thirty
three and elegant premam for IS, s1tysi1 and more
valuable premium for S10 hundred and most superb
Watch for s16 To Agents those wishing employment
this ia rare opportunity. It Isl letmatey conducted
business duly authorized by tho Government and open
to the most careful scrutny. Try uii
Address j. H1CkLING & CO..
No. l4a Broadway. N. z.
Dscemberi8 i,ro
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BUREAU RETuoEEs FREEDMEN,
AND ABANDONED LANDS,
South Carolina,
CHARLESTON, S. O., December II, 1866.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 25.
1. Central Orders. No. %, c. g. ia nmended and re-
issued rs follows:
Bvt Major A. Mol. CRAWFORD Y. r. c., is hereby ap-
pointed Oicer IN charge OF the Claim Division OF the
Bnreau Of Refugees Freedmen. and Abandoned Lands
for the State OF South Carolina. !"
All communications concerning the collection Of back
pay bountes, pensions, &c will be addressed directly
to him No other persons in this Satc are authorized
agents OF this Bureau tho collection of such claims
Blanks and instructions will be forwarded by him to
the Acting Assistant Commissioners Of this State who
Will afford claimants the ssary sd IN properly for
wardng their applications. to tas War department,
through Major Crawford. by order of
BIT, Maj. Gen. r. &. SCOTT,
Assistant Commissioner.
Epw. L.. DEANE,
Bvt. Major and A. a. A, Gepr
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We fake pleasure in announcing to our read
ers that the next issue of our WEEKLY will
contain an able and elaborate biographical
memoir of the above-named late lamented pre-
late, written by the hand of affection. Those
desirous of procuring extra copies should send
in their names in time
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CH A Es TON
WEDNESDAY MORNING. JANUARY 9, 1867

TIE LIFE AND CHARACTER OF BISHOP
ELLIOTT.
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EDUCATE NAL.

sT. PHILLIPS STREET SCHOOL.
TlRIS SCHOOL BEING FULL NO MORE APPL1OA.
TIONS for admission will bo received until further
notice.
~ - E. MONTAGUE GRnIKE
January9 3 Secretary c. T. s.
STATE NORMAL AND HIGH SCHOOL,
ESTABLISHED DY THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE
INSTRUCTION OF YOUNG LADIES IN TRE HIGH
Err BRANCHES OF EDUCATlON-ST. PHILIP
STREET. CHARLESTON, s. c.,
WILL BE OPEN JANUARY I'D, 1867 REV. HENRY
w NJ MOOD, "A. NJ. Principal. Professors, Teachers.
and Lecturers ofaby have been employed and thorough
instruction will be afforded in evory department. The
course of study s of the highest grade pursued by young
ladies' and is equal to the most advanced standard OF
Fonale Colleges.
each.
Tuiaon, including the usual branches with FRENCH.
VOCAL MUSIC and DRAWING, S12 60.100 per half ses-
sion. Pupils may obtain Board undor tho direction OF
the Principal at S35 per four wcoRs, which includes
lights washing and fuel; ;a payments strictly IN advance
C. G. MEMM1NGER,
Chairman of the Board.
E. MONTAGUE GRr.rE, Secretary.
E7- Columbia papers please copy six dnes once each
week and send btu to tho Secretary, at Charleston
january mWl2
MRS. A. N. PINKIND
ID ESPECTFuLLY INFORMS HER FRIENDS AND
ID patrons that abe is prepared to gyo instruction in
Music on the Plano, Violin, and Guitar, and III Vocal
Music Violin lessons will be given to young gent cmen
In the evening.
For terms, &C., apply at No. II COMING STREET:
January 7 mwf3
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NEWS SUMMARY.

America has 1000 miles Of telegraph lines
Europe 60 900.
Chicago erected $4,000, 600 worth ct new build
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- IT PRIVATE sALE--A FINE FARM, I'm
"A GOOSE CREEK PAR1sH. containing 50 acres Of
lsnd "a of which cleared and under ence the bal
apce Ee wooded This place situated 10 miles from
Charleston on the State Road md within quarter of
mile OF the Northeastern Eailroad There is fine or
chard on the place.
For information apply to
DR.. b. BAER,
Decemberl1 No. 131 Meeting street.
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-. seems likely to take the place OF
...ouves, hereafter, for light trains on all short
steam roads, thus enabling the managers of such
reads to give greater accommodation, with reduced
fares. and at the same time make more money.
One Of them ran from Boston to Salem the other
day. sixteen miles, in thirty eight minutes, includ
ing stops. The car will seat ffty-four passengers,
and is in all respects fine car. The motive power
Il an independent locomotive engine, on and over
which rests one end Of the car, and is hardly no
sIoesble, being completely enclosed. The engine
has great power, and is run with yery small
amount OF fuel. The economy in this respect, and
fn the wesr and tear Of the rail is SO great that
passengers can be carried for about one-haR of
the ordinary cost: =. .
At the Presidential reception Mrs. PATTERSON
and Mrs SrovER each wore a black corded silk
sress. with tight-atting basques, splendidly en-
b,o;dered with border OF leaves Of a new and ex-
cuiaite pattern. The embroidery extended around
tbe skirt little distance below the waist, and de-
.eended in double border down the front OF the
skirt widening into gracefulcurye on either side,
and continued in deep border near the bottom OF
the ekirt Mrs. PATrERsoN's dress was embrolder,
~ edo nth narrow white braid forming vine OF
Iaayes bordered with white on the black ground OF
The dress Mrs. STovKR's dress was emproioere9
i Violet silk, the leaves Of the vine beng Wor1eo
oolid. Each Of the ladies wore narrow "hlte COZ
i"ru fastened with brooch, and lace sleeyee MIs.
P.TTrssoN had spray Of mignonette In hsr nalr'
and Mrs, SToyERs hair was ornamented Win "nite
iopopjcas.
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GOVERNMENT ADVERTISEMENTS.

HEADQUARTERS, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, !
BUREAU REFUGEES. FREEDMEN,
AND ABANDONED LANDS,
= Sn,1kf, Ina
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nor .ALE, A SCHOLARSHIP IN a PHILA-
DELPHA, University OF Medicine and Surgery.
This Scholarship entities sudents to full instruction un-
til graduation in the MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, emhrac-
ing Anatomy, Surgery, Physiology, Materia Medics,
Chernistry Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Chill
drep md Practice Of Medicine and pathoo
ey AS this is one of the first Medical Universities OF
the country favorable opportunity is offered thoso
0A,ce December Is
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M EET In G S.
E0 R SALE.


PLEASANT AIKEN RESIDENCE AT
n PRIVATE SALE-It contains four square rooms
and large hail. and piazza over commod1ous basement
It combines with every convenient outbuildng, yege
table and flower garden with fine fruit trees on the
Lot which s large It Is desrably located being near
the Methodist and Baptist Churches Railroad depot and
tho Main street. =agszi
For terms apply to DR.. B. A. RoDRIGUEs Charleston,
and ". PERINEAU FINLEY, Esq, Aiken.
January4 fmw3
1HOR SALE Or TO RENT, IN TILE
e healthy Town Of Summeryille, COMFORTABLE
HOUSE, with four large rooms with very Wide entry,
spacious garrett fine pantry and two piazzas There Is
tchen servants rooms, carriage house and stable and
all requisite outbuildings. with well OF delightful
water The LOT is acre, enclosed with good fence
Apply to De. ST. JOHN .lin PHlLLlpS
January4 fmw3* No. A Bearfain stroot.
ToR SALE, FORTY HEAD FINE THREE
and four year old MULES. Apply at MILLS HOUSE
STABLES. G january
MISERABLE GROCERY STAND FOR
IL SALE.-A DESIRABLE GROCERY STORE, situ-
atod in Market street. between King and Meeting with
Fixtures Stock and Good Will Of the concern For fur.
ther particulars apply at this Office. December 29
T1OR sALE.-A SUPERIOR TOP BUGGY
i and O set Of BUGGY HARNESS, can be bought
reasonably by APPLYING to VIM. 7. ELFE,
December 10 No. 80 Anso1-street
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Bvt Major and A. A. A. GepI.
OFFICIAL.
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w A N T S..

vTraNTED. FEW NuLLVRIGHTS.
w Mono but well recommended good workmen need
apply. f.=". oh;aooSrI'
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europe 6V,UUV.
Chicago erected 5000, 900 worth ct new build
jngs last year.
ROBERT TuER, Esq, son of the late President
during the war Register Of the Confederate Treas
ury at Rchmond-is now engaged in the plactlce
Of law in Montgomery. Ala.
In Berlin horse meat has found 30 much favor
that the number of horses slaughtered in year
has already reached two thousand six hundred,
and is constantly increasing.
The Charlottesville, Va, Chrossic9e says that In
Nelson the farmers get hands cheaper than IN
Albemarle. We learn that the price for good
hands has ranged from $50 to seo.
The friends Of SIMON CAMERON are urging his
election as United States Senator In preference to
THAppEus STEVENS, on the ground that the latter
ia 30 old that he might Gle before the completion
OF his Senatorial term. They forget that only good
boys die young. So sa7s the New York World.
The largest estates in the county Of Schmalkal-
den, in Hesse, which the King of Prussia has lately
made present Of to the Duke Of Coburg- -Gotha,
In acknowledgment of his friendly policy, are est-
mated at s2,600,O0O. The yearly revenue is
sos, $50.
THE owners Of the omnibus lines Of Gcttenburg,
Sweden, some time since provide5 each or their
vehicles With water reservoir, from which the
passengers can quench their thirst. They have
now extended their courtesy by providing each
traveller with newspaper giving the latest intel
igence, and which he can read while in the onni-
bus.
Adyices from Morocco state that the pilgrims
have not yet returned from Mecca. The losses,
suffsrings, difficulties Of the voyage, and the ap-
prehension Of the cholera, which was raging in
Arabia at the period Of departure for the celebra-
tion OF their religious fees have 30 diminished
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ROBERT TuEn, Esq, son of the late President
during the war Register Of the Confederate Treas
ury at Richmond-is now engaged in the practice
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

CHICAGO, Aug. "a.
"a stage, containing nine passengers, com
pleteiy capsized between Des Moines and
Nevada on Friday. A man named Mcclure,
aged 65 years, was seriously injured.
Wheat is coming into Marshalltown, Iowa,
quite rapidly, and selling ct 81. 25 per bushel.
The yield is reported not as large as was an
ticipated. Oats also are short crop, only
yielding about 20 bushels per acre. Rain Is
needed for the corn.
:, Treasurer Edgington, of Lucas county,
Iowa. is defaulter 10 the amount of $40, 900,
and also absconded for Europe.
President johnson is being urged by his
friends to issue = proclamation Of general
amnesty.
Bounty claims are being settled at the rate
OF 1000 per day.
The Stonewall has been brought back to
Norfolk for new stern>post. Her depart
ure for Japan is delayed 10 or 20 days.
DEs MoINEs, Aug "a.
The track layers on the C. K. |. Il p. r.
X have approached within hearing distance
Of this city
The Iowa Base Ball Association has deci,
ded to hold tournament at Burlington, Oe-
tober 10th.
QUINCY, Aug. "a.
Shipment of fruit has commenced in this
section, about 900 barreln of apples having
been shipped up the river yesterday. Only
about half our usual quantity will be raised
this year.
A Cairo dispatch says the strike on the
Mobile and Ohio Railroad continues. No
trains are allowed to run elther way. Some
engineers we're sent down from the Illinois
Central Railroad, but the strikers would not
let them work. No violent or riotous pro-
ceedings have occurred.
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LATEST By TELEGRAPH
midnight Report.
LATE CABLE DISPATCHES


LoxDos, Aug. 24.-The Talzbury, Confer
ence still continues TO engross large share
OF The public attention. II is rumored to-
day that an explicit understanding will be
arrived at between Napoleon and Francis
Joseph, not only in regard to the formation of
. Southern German Confederation, but also
to restrain Intervention in the Eastern Ques-
ton. It was also agreed upon, that the States
forming South Germany should remain in Zol.
verein SO long - Prussia abides by the treaty
OF Prague in regard to the Schleswig ques.
ton. 1t was proposed that Francis Joseph
should interpose his good offices, and that
on the other hand, Denmark should make
considerable concession in her demands.
The Mexican question also came up for con.
sideration. The body of Maximilian was to
be demanded from the Mexicans by Francis
Joseph, and Austria, and the citizens of both
Empires to be protected at all hazards.
LONDON, Aug. 23.-Tbe York race yes-
terday for the biennial stake, was won BY
Vanban. Handicap was won by Mandrake
in the first race to>day for York stake. Van
ban was beaten by Achievement. The Nur-
sery stake was won by Voltigeur. Stealth
Coran won the cup.
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GOLD CLOSED 14o SO.
FROM WASHINGTON.

NEw YoRK. Aug. a.
The New York Heralds special SAYS. The
Office Of Commissary General Of Prisoners
is to be consolidated with that of the Adju-
tant General, and put in charge of General
Samuel Block. About thirty clerks in the
former office are to be discharged.
A special to the New York Tribune says:
That since the late action of the President
letters have been received here by prominent
Republicans from members of Congress,
which state that the only remedy left to in
sure reconstruction is the impeachment Of
the President. These letters are significant,
from the fact that several of them are from
members, who, at the last session OF Con.
gress, were known as conservatives and op-
ponents of impeachment They further
state that the prominent members in favor of
impeachment are busy at work, and are al
ready canvassing among the members to test
the feeling.
The recent newspaper reports about a great
meeting Of conservative politicians in this
city, who have put up the names of Mr. John.
son and Gen. Sheridan For the Presidency, is
all stuff
The New York World especial says: That
tho order relieving Gen. Sickles will prob
ably be issued as soon as his so called rea-
sons arrive, wherein he will attempt to just
ity himself for refusing to obey the Presi>
dents order
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FROM CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Aug. "a.
In the match game Of base ball to-day
Excelsion 120, JosFnAlista 4.
A feeble mass meeting, as . termination
to the proceedings Of the Labor Congress
oceupiesthe nor%k door Of the Court House
to>night
Tho dead dody of r. F. Flinnt va
discovered in the Lake this morning. De
ceased, came here from Michigan City
eight or ten days ago, and exhibited sympo
toms Of insanity, was sent 70 the Hospital
of the Sisters Of Charity from thence
he ran away for some days, and WAS not
Afterwards seen until found as above.
- The police made another raid on the tiger
-; night, capturing the keeper and sixteen
inmates in low den over the Varieties
Theatre on Dearborn street. The keeper
this morning was fined 500, and the inmates
SIS each.
The first number in advance of the new
organ of the Congregational Church has sp-
peared. 1t is about the size of the Inde-
pendent, which it is designed to displace in
the West, and presents an excellent appear
ance.
Senator Trumbul appears as contributor,
on the right of Congress to regulate suffrage
in the States.
Work is to be at once commenced on the
new q. 8. Marine Hospital in this city. Gen.
Webster is to be Engineer and Superintend-
ent,
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FROM THE FAR WEST.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. "a.
The Democrats correspondent with the In
dian Commissioners says; Gen. Augurs eys
ilence, taken by the Commissioners, was In
effect that the war.with the Indians would be
general, not partial, and that be could not
undertake it in the department of the Platte
with less than twenty thousand men. 4 He
also believed that it would require about
the same number of troops in General
Haucock's department. 1t is thought by un.
prejudiced persons that the cessation, BY the
Government, of Powder river region will
satisfy all the Northern tribes who are to as
semble at Fort Laramie, to avoid war with
them.
An Omaha despatch says: Information has
been received that Gen. Cook, about -four
weeks ago, came upon camp Of Indians Id
the Puebla mountains, and surrounded and
killed nearly all of them. Subsequently an
other camp, about milesfrom Ft, Warren, was
found and served in the same manner Fifty
Indians were killed altogether. The Boise
Indians, from Warm springs, under Captain
Darragh, did the fighting, backed by United
States troops.
Coaches traverse the Smoky Hill route
without molestation.
The Union Paeis. Railroad, Omaha
branch, is completed $40 miles.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

CHICAGO, Aug. "a.
The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Rail
road conveys soldiers orphans free.
The peach crop will be light in the vicini-
ty of Quincy Pears will be abundant. The
corn crop is materially injured by the drouth.
The Quincy and St. Louis Packet Compa>
ny is now fairly inaugurated, and is meeting
with earnest opposition from the old com
pany, which is carrying passengers and
freight at the customers own prices.
Lorenzo Bates died at Quincy on Friday,
from the effects of sun stroke received about
q week ago.
Douglass Stephens who was arrested at
Detroit on Friday, for the embezzelment
from E. NJ. Lemon, is also charged with steal
ing $500 from q. A. Batsford
So far only 6 convicts have been received
at the Stat Penitentiary at Joliet.
Over 800 applications for admission to the
Illinois State Industrial University.
The editors and printers of Springfield,
ILL.,, played match game Of base ball on
afternoon.
CINCINNATI, O., Aug. "a.
The Chamber of Commerce, in connec.
ton with the Board of Underwriters, in this
city, is using all its influence in opposition to
the bill of ladlng recently got up and adopted
by Marine Association, and now used by all.
A correspondence is going on, we believe, fol
the purpose of securing the cooperation of
the Chamber of Commerce in New Orleans.