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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

.sse NoI1oA'
EMI-WEEKLY LINE OF STEAMERS
BETWEEN ALEXANDRIA AND BAL
TIMORE.
The passenger and freighting steamer CO
LIJMBIA. Captain James Harper. will leave
Pior ) every WEDNESDAY,, at a. m, for
Baltimore
Returning will leave Baltimore on SATUR-
DAY, at 4 p. m, stopping at the usual landings
on tho Potomac.
The freghting steamer THOS. +. CAHILL,
Captain VIM. Maith, will leave Pier every
FRIDAY ut 3 p. IN.
Returning will leave Baltimore every TU ES-
DAY, at p. m, stopping st Kinsaie and Cur
riOman
All way freight must bo prepaid.
mar s Sm B. WHEAT, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24
OkGANlC WkAkN ESS
DIR. JOHNSON,

MC.nbcr OF tho Royal College OF Surgo'"a
London, G. ,nduate of ono of tho most "'"'n"h
Colleges IN Lhe United States, and the Eroat"'
part OF whose life has been spent IN the h'sp't-
ais of London, Paris, Philadelphia. and es"-
whore, has effected some of tho most astonish,
inc cures Ina. were ever known, many troubled
with ringing in the head and cars when as Ieep
great nervousness, being alarmed at suddn"
Sounds, bashtuness, with frequent blushihg, Mt
tended sometimes with arrangement oi w'nd
Wnrn cured in II cd iatelY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

4 STEAMBOAT captain Oh the lakes was
r,rrptly feeling his way along in the dark,
when the lookout ahead sang out, "SehoOn'r T
w;,honta isht. 1t was acloso shave, and as the
',Sa,urr ] naSscd the schooner, the captain sang
o"t' "What are you doing with your interna
schooner here in the dark without a Hgnt; l(
his dismay the skipper, who was rrenehmaI
answered: Vat re diable you 10 here VIZ " you
ole steamboat in three feet water eh am
iust then the steamer::landed high and dry oil
q sand bank,
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ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE
NJ VIRGINIA ADV f RI : Il .
EDGAR SNOW DEN.

-GNITTTE BUILOING, 70 PKINCE ST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24
rNO STOVE DEALERS AND HOUSE,
KEEPERS

PIANOSl
G@1ZzH MELODEONSl
T4n PARLOR ORGANS
Having removed TO 1877, King street, above
Washington, / wish to call the attention of per-
sons in need of
PIANOS, ORGANS, MELODEONS, &c,
TO my stock of the above instruments, which l
offer for sale on the most accommodating terms.
Having practical experience of more than ~
years in this business, am able to judge of the
Qualities of Pianos, and to offer for sale none
but those of reliable makers, such IS
KNABE s. CO., Baltimore.
WIN. HEINEKAMP, Baltimore.
JAMES w. VOSE, Boston, and Others.
Also, good second hand instruments for sale
or rent.
Pianos, Organs, Accordeons, and all musico'
instruments tuned and repaired with tho great
est care.
oct 7-tf V. BECkEK.
NTRAPPIN PAPERS,.
STRAW PAPERS,
MANILA, BOGUS MANILA,
TEA PAPER, and every
VARIETY OF TWINES,
suitable for grocers shoe and dry goods dealers
Papers for druggists uses. We are selling
Wrapping Papers at very low rates, wholesale
and retail. BLANCHARD & MOHUN,
New Wrapping Paper Depot
Paper received direct from the mills in the
large warerooms, northeast corner Pennsylva-
mia avenue and llth at., Washington, ID. g.,
down stairs. Entrance on Eleventh street.
aug l2-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

Married Persons, or Young Mon cont Ampl'
ting marriage, being aware Of Physical ''oaL
ness, Organic Debility, Deformities, speei'''
cured.
uo vino pisces himself under tho care ot ~
j. usy rcligionsly conldo in his honor n =
gent eman, and confidently rely upon his fhi'
IS a physician.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

.. CARGO OF BALTIMORE COMPAN Y
A EGG COAL. now being discharged AT d
for sale in quantities to SUIT, oy .,r
''l w. a. 81 DOT,
auy17 Smoots Whar', Pier 4.
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.Ers. POTOMAC TRANSPORTATION
-SssSaSsS LINE.
FOX BALTIMORE AND LANDINGS ON
The POTOMAC RIVER.
Steamer EXPRESS, Captain A. G. Nckle,
having resumed her old route will leave Bal.i-
more, Pier No. =. Light street wharf, on every
TU UESDAY EVENING, at 4 o'clock pm, for
Alexandria, Washington and Landings on the
Potomac river; returning, will Leave Washing
ton at 6 a. m, and Alexandria ut o. M, on
every SATURDAY MORNING.
TO SHIPPERS-Goods consigned through
TO stations on the railroad, will be forwarded
without delay on arrival of the steamer AZ AL
exandria FOR further information apply 10
j. BRODERS ~ CO., Agents,
mar l7-tr No. IL King ST., Alexa., Va.
- MERCHANTS LINE NEW YORK
uE..S STEAMSHIPS.
The line consists Of the following first. class
outside steamers
+. &. kNlGHT.."..............C Capt. j. w. Denty
JOHN Capt. w. Ii. Winters
AND
VALLEY CITY ........C Capt. W; johnson
llcave New York EVERY SATURDAY
for this port, and returning will leave Alexan-
dra EVERY FRIDAY, at II o'clock.
For freight or passage apply to
HOOE, WEDDEKBURN q CO.,
Agents, No. Prince sts.,
Agent in Now York,
PHILLIPS & BROWN,
ap 9-U 81 south street. Pier No ~
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OUlNINE. MoKrHINE, OPIUM, CaIo-
1iSe cf Potassium. Bromide Of Potassium,
Chloroform, Nitric Aud, Aqua Ammonia,
Camphor, Oil of Lemon, Alcohol, Extract
Logwood, Sugar of Lead; African Ginger, &c.
"a full supply lust received and for sale by
sug3 n. ,. lIEADBEaith " bI.o
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MARRIAGE.

reflect that sound mind and body arc thu rA"s'
necessary requisites to promote connubm! h"P
pir,ess Indeed, without these tho Journey
through iiic becomes weary pilgrimage; The
prosp3 Ct hourly darkens 10 the view, tho n'hI
becomes shsdowed with despair and filed wit
the melancholy reflection that the happinos, as
snoihor becomes blighted with your own.
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baltimore LOCK HOSPITAL.
ESTA BLISHED AS A REFUGE FROM
QUACKERY.
THE ONLY PLACE WHERE A CURE
CAN BE OBTAINED.

Especially. who have become the victim q"
toiLary wee, that dreadful snd desLrnct',
habit which annually sweeps to sn ull"eI
grave thousands Of Young Men Of the m's
might otherwise have cn.ramccd listening 5eua
Lors with tac thunders o! eioquenco, or ~aAa
10 cstacy the living Tyre, may esll with I"'
confidence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

CpICEs-Ju:t receiv 81 q !arg" ''yoicG e. 6, .
y whole and pure Cround Spic Wbaca
i Blaes eH and I'd Long Long rsppor caysnne Pepgsrs
ground and in pod. White and Bi4ek M Mus,nre m"re
Seed, Celery and Coraander Seei' ana pure
ground English Mustard. raNNEy co.
iy 49, = = - -
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01

CRUMBS The Old Postofl1Cc at the foot o.
Broad street has been ornamented with a huge
poster stand, and Ford's Comedy Company is
, announced in Brobdignagian capitals
The whale was demolished on Monday night,
but the lucky fishermen did not strike as much
"ilen as they had anticipated.
Nature wore o smiling face yesterday, and King
street was crowded with the fair The great topic
of talk, Of course, was the Academy of Music and
the opening night. Everybody seems to be going.
The white blacksmths, bollermakers, copper
smiths, timers and painters will meet this eve
ming at the hall of the Washington Fire Company.
Large quantities Of game are now arriving In
the city, and wild ducks and wild turkeys are
constantly offered for sale in the markets and on
the streets.
The wagon trade has increased considerably in
the last few days, and numbers of the uncouth
and numbering, but very welcome, vehicles may
be seen along the Bay and near the wagon-yards.
The Neck, of course, has profted largely by the
trade thus brought to the city.
John Robinson's "big show" exhibits in Co.
lumbia on Friday and Saturday OF the present
week.
The Gazette newspaper OF this city has sus-
pended publication, and is succeeded by the
Southern Celt, which, we presume, will be pa
per OF more pronounced Fenian sympathies than
the Gazette.
The Peoples Bank announces this morning that,
having resumed business, 1t is prepared to redeem
its outstanding bills at par
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01
Hotel acknowledgements 80.
CHARLESTON HOTEL

CHAhLESION AOlbl~
John Whitesides, Christ Church Parish; W.
J. England, Mrs. w. J. England and child, Barn
wen; r. Coulter. Mrs. r. Coulter, Pennsylvania
JsuleSP. Boyce, Greenville; Il II. I. SupoId
washington; G. 4. Hoyt,C II. Noyes, New YORK
Corbin Crutchfeld, p. L. Know, p. il. DUBOIS
Baltimore; J. C. Glllett, Augusta; W. M.-LeaSe
New York; Samuel Lyon, Jr., Oswego; 1ohr
Hough, F. L. Nutting, William 81. Moore, Ne"
York; W. Il. Mcdowell Wilmington; J. w. Keep
New York; NJ. ]. Keller, Orangeburg; A. T. An
derson, Newark; Mrs. General X. II. Anderson
Miss Anderson, South Carolina; P. n. Whitman,
George N. Wells, Beaufort; Daniel Callahur, Sa-
yannah; George s. Rnole, Chattanooga.
PAVILION HOTEL
WV. Smith, Oolleton; W. 8. Elfe, city; J. P.
Laurens, Miss J. Thort, Graniteville; J. Parker,
Baltimore; L. Fowler, warrenton Ga; A. Winter,
Athens, Ca. L. T. Izlar, Bamberg, 8. c.; l. A
Blawton, Mercatus; l. r. d. Chadwick, Wadms-
law, J. Nilsson, Wilmington, N. c.; r. 8. Barnett,
Chesteaeld; P. Gaylord, New York; T. s. Grow
son, wadesboro,; E. Johnson, Williamsburg;
s. l.. Knapp J. B. Ford, Baltimore; E. D. Cox,
Augusta, Gail D. Albert, Maryland; W. II.
Beckett, Montreal; N. Klssick, New York; J. 7.
Shumsker, Orangeburg; o. T. Humphreys, 8 c.
MILLS HOUSE.
W. N. Burges, Edisto Island; George c. Reid,
Jr., Chicago: VIM. Parsons and lady, Norwalk;
John s. Shelley, New York; Nathaniel Barnwell
Columbia; J. II. Rouse, City; F. Simmons. Balti
more;T. ;. Check. New York; Benz. Crawford
washington; Mrs. Mitchell, Win. n. Little, Brook
I'm; E. r. BURDEN, wife and children, Mrs. Tree
nurpx Aiken; L. Lounesbury, w. II. Lounesbury
A. Yates New York; Mrs. 8. s. Clark, Portland
O. N. Hubert, City; L. Jemison and vile, Mrs
erians and daughters, Pennsyivania; DAME
raraLS,us and diasa;s-s, S:aly roi2. y. y.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01

THE DEUTsCHER ARTILLERIE UNTERsTUTzuNG
VERBIN-A German society with the ABOVE title
has been incorporated by the Legislature. The
founders are Messrs. H. Harms, H. Klatte F. E.
wlnlheim, j.. w. Luden and others, survivors
OF tie German Artillery Company, which was
strong organization during the war.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01
Auction Sales This Day.

J. Fraser Mathewes will sell at IL o'clock at
his office, trees, plants, &c.
william Mckay will sell at 10 O'Clock at his
store, sewing machine, furniture, &c.
Miles Drake will sell at 10 o'clock, at his store
clothing, dry goods, &c.
Ma. Hunt will sell at 10 O'Clock, at his store,
boots, shoes, &c.
A. H. Abrahams Sons will sell at 10 O'Clock, al
their store hosiery, dry goods, &c.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01
81 HOLMES s. MACBETH.
GALE AT DRAYTON HALL PLANTA-
~ TI0N, ON ASHLEY RIVER.

- TION, ON ASHLEY RIVER.
Will be sold on SATURDAY, 4th December, 1869,
at tile above place, the following articles:
(one) 20 HORSE ENGINE AND BOILER, In COM
pletc order
two) Phosphate Washers, with gearing COM
plete
(one) Lebby Pump capacity 1900 gallons per
minute.) All necessary betting for running
Washers and Pumps
two) Lift and Force Pumps, with IN inch
iron pipes
(one) Bellows Anvil, Vice and sedge Ham,
merS
-four Phosphate Cars
25 Wheelbarrows
40 Shovcls and Picks
pairs $500 pounds) Platform Scales
two sets Car Harness and one set Cart Har-
ness
(onel Wagon and one Cart
Lot old Truck Iron QH by 4 inch
Lot old Iron, Planks, Wheels, &C., &c.
l (One) TwO-horse Bradley Plough
(one) Eight Oar Canoe Boat
(One) set Cottage Furniture, &c.
Mattresses, Pillows, Bed Linen, &C., &c.
Terms cash. Articles to be removed at once.
n. B.-The steamer "Emilie" will leave South
Commercial Wharf ON Saturday morning, 4th
December, at O'Clock, to take persons to the
above sale. dec1 wths3
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THE PoL1cY-HoLDERs' LIFE AND ToNTNE IN
suKANcy CoNpANY.-Among other bills before the
Ieoislature. is one praying for the incorporation
n, the above company. 1t is purely Southern
enternrise and will at once commend itself to
insurers. The principal ofice win be in Charles
ton. Its success is guaranteed BY having on sne
list of incorporators the names Of the most sub
stantial citizens Of the State.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01

THE LUTHERAN CoLLEGE.-The Rev. W. A.
Houck, OF the Lutheran Synod, and one ofthe
faculty OF the college OF that denomination at
Walhaila, Is on q visit to Charleston for the pur-
pose of soliciting aid for that institution. We are
pleased to learn that his efforts have been quite
successful.
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t. S T A T E S A L E.

II S T A T E S A L E.
On TUESDAY, the 2lst proximo, at the Courthouse,
in Georgetown, S. O., at IL O'Clock NJ, will be
sold at Public Auction,
All that valuable PLANTATION known as Lark
Hill, late the property Of Mrs. Eliza r. Heriot,
situated on Black River, in Georgetown County,
containing 91H acres OF Swamp Land, most OF
which is now under cultivation, and 1853 acres OF
High Land, be the same more or less.
Terms OF Sale-0ne-fourth cash; balance In one,
two and three years. secured by bonds and mort
pers and stamps. Possession given on first JsRu-
ary, 1870. EDWARD N. THURSTON,
Qualified Executor OF Eliza N. Heriot.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01

BILL OF MoRTALITY.-The return Of deaths
within the city for the week ending the 27th uls.
shows total Of twenty-seven-whites ten, blacks
and colored seventeen. or the whites there are
five male and four female adults and one male In
FAINT. The blacks are five male and four female
adults. three male and five female infants.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01
BY MILES DRAKE.
NLoTHING, DRY GOODS, TOYS, HATS,
" &C., &c.

THIS MORNING, at 10 O'Clock, vii! sell at my
store, corner Of King and Liberty Streets
An invoice OF CLOTHING, just received,
CONSISTING OF:
"a fine Black FrOck COATS
90 Cashmere, Tweed and Satinet Sack Coats
800 pair Cashmere, Tweed anu Satinet Pants
80 Cashmere and Satinet Vests
White and Fancy Merino Shirts and Drawers,
all wool Long Shawls, Ladies' and Children's
Hoods, Breakfast Shawis, ScarfS, Ladies', Cents
and Misses MerinO Hosiery, l.. G. and Lace Hand
kerchiefs Linen Towels, Black Sewing Silk Felt
and Wool Hats, &c.
On FRIDAY, the Sd instant, will sell,
100 cases BOOTS, Shoes and Hats. dcc1
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OOUTH CAROLINA, KERSHAW COUN-
~ TY-iN EQUITY.
JAMES CHESNUT, EXECUTOR, vs.. MARY c.
REYNOLDS, SARAH CuESNUT, MARY
e. FRlERS0N. ET AI-BlLL FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF WILL,
PARTITION, &C.

In pursuance of q decree made in the above cause
at September Term, 1869, we will expose to
public sale, before the Courthouse in Camden,
at II O'Clock A. NJ, on MONDAY, the 9th day OF
December next
The following most valuable LANDS, lying from
three TO four miles from the Town of Camden,
Immediately on the South Carolina Railroad,
fronting on Wateree River, and running back,
eaStwardly, five miles, covering over five thous-
and acres, one thousand OF which are fine swamp
lands in cultivation, one thousand fine uplands in
cultivation and over three thousand in original
forest. heavily timbercd with oaks hickory, dog
wood, pine &c, much of 1t verg fine cotton land
finely watered and offering abundant winter
pasturage:
First. BELLE-M0NT, q very choice plantation
OF oTcr eight hundred acres, on Wateree River,
three miles from Camden, with large settle
ment on IL {; VIII produce, without manureS, a
bale Of cotton or seventy-ivc bushels Of corn to
the acre. This IL regarded rs the best body OF
land Oh tie Waicrce River.
Second. TOWN CREEK PLANTATION adjoin-
ing the above consists or four thousand five
hundred acres. recently held Is one large pianta-
ton comprising swamp second bottom, and up
llIdS. heavily tnbcred ana finely watcrcd, hay
Ing Two linc streams rnnnnC through 1t. The
South Carolina Railroad and two public highways
run through these lands and render them access
sibic N all points They are very convenient to
Camden; the uplands arc perfectly healthiul and
present rare advantages.
rii,S PLACE j. sIhIividcl into and will be sold as
.wCHtl-Jnc lariI5 oi 0Ec hundred TO four hun
drcd acres, oIcrins rare opportunity to settlers
7ccIiaG homes. Adjoining pautaii0n6 have
beer divided into small farms and arc taken by
Our best people.
Terms-0nc-iith cash; balance on credit of
one, two and three years, In equal annual install
mcnts. with interest from date, payable annually
at seven per cent, secured by bond, sureties
and mortgage OF the premises, with the privi-
lege to purchasers to pay cash. Purchasers to pay
for stamps and papers.
An agent on the place will show the lands, and
the plats can be seen at the Office OF Wm N.
Shannon, ESQ, Camden. S. G.
JAMES CHESNUT,
WM. NJ. SHANNON
Special Masters and Receivers.
Camden 5. c., Nov. l, 1862 oct3O m5wf2
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01

"OUR House, painting and reftting
Of Torck's popular restaurant on East Bay being
completed, an extra lunch will be served up this
forenoon, consisting Of oyster soup, boiled fish,
wild turkey and all the accompaniment. All
drinks during lunch hours twenty-five cents.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01
BUSINESS MOTTO CES.

BUSINESS ENvELoPEs.-THE News Job Office
Is now prepared to furnish good envelopes, with
business cards printed thereon, at 81 per thous-
and Send your orders. Every merchant and
business man should have his card printed on his
enyeopes
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01

HAVE YOUR CITY DIRECTORY lettered with
your name, for rs cents, by
NEUFYILLE & HANNAH,
decl NO. BrOau Street.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01

A TRIP TO THE PHOSPHATE WoRKs.-The
steamer Emelie will make an excursion trip to
the Ashley River Phosphate Works on Saturday,
and afford an opportunity for the strangers In the
city to visit these works.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01

RsiE ESTATE SALES. : Messrs. Leitch d
Bruins sold yesterday two lots on the south Side
Of Savage street for s4o5 and $500, cash. re-
spectiyely.
Mr. A. G. McGilivray sold lot and buildings
on the north side OF Tradd street for $llSo. Also
q lot and buildings in Marion street for $l4oo.
Mr.. Hutson Lee sold aplantation on the eastern
branch Of the Cooper River, known as 1.-THE Ha'
ean.n and containing 141s acres, for $500.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01

If YOU WISH to see the new Academy OF
Music to advantage, get one OF Allan's opera
glasses.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01

THE CHARLESTON WAITE CoMpANY.-A
company with the above title has been formed for
the purpose Of conveying water from some con-
venient location to Charleston The project is
one that, If properly conducted, will greatly en-.
hance the value OF real estate In the city 1t VIII
cost about 81, 500, ,oOO, and the water will be
brought either from the Bdisto or the santee.
The petition for the Incorporation OF the company
is now before the Legislature.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01

SHIPPERS TO PEEDEE will notice that the
steamer General Manigault will leave for Gard
ner's Bluff tomorrow morning. Freight must be
sent downto-day to be In time
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01
BY LOWNDES & GRINIBALL.
uoUsE No. s6 BROAD STREET.

VIII be sold on THURSDAY, 9th December, at the
Old POst0flce, at II O'Clock,
That BRICK RESIDENCE, on the north side Of
Broad street, two doors west OF the Courthouse,
known as No. 90. The House contains six up
right rooms, pantry, dressing rooms, &c. Kitchen
and outbuildngs OF brick. Lot measures "a feet
'front.' by 134 feet deep.
Terms-0ne-third cash; balance In one and two
years, TO be secured by bond and mortgage.
Property to be insured and policy assigned. Pur-
chaser to pay for papers and stamps.
nOYl7 90. Il. 20 dec l. 0
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dec1 2

ONE OF DICKENS or Scott's Works is present
ed to every annual subscriber to the XIX Gen.
tury. oc'o
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01

THE CHEAPEST YET.-The NEws Job Office is
now printing bflheads in the best style and on
fine paper, at 50 per thousand. Merchants, think
OF itY
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01

An Ey-ALDERMANGG MOvE.-The following
petition is now in circulation, and is the prelimi-
nary step toward obtaining n1andansnS to CON-
mel IN aldcrmanic election. The petition would
have been presented to Council at the meeting
last night but for the sudden adjournment:
CHARLESTON, November %.
The Honorable the Iabor ana AlaeThleh V ue
City or Charleston:
The petition of the undersigned voters OF Wards
Nos. land 3, of the City OF Charleston respectful.
ly shoEcth that q vacancy exists 10 tue ONCE Oi
alderman In each of said wards, whereby tile un-
drr,irned. in common with all the cOrp0rators III
said Wards, arc deprived Of their lul representa-
ton in the City Council; that under the "appor-
tionment OF representation for the several wards
Of the city, as provided by law, Ward No. Is eii,
titled to two aldermen and Ward No. 3 Is entitled
to three aldermen but In consequence ol salu
yacancics Ward No . has but one alderman anu
Ward No. has but two aldermen IN Inc Guy
CounClI and the said wards are thus without The
number or rcprcscn ltivcS 10 Thich ihcy arc cl!-
titled ION euuai principles Of population anh CITY
taxation, az provided Ill VII nc: OF the General
Assembly, entitled San act TO amend the acL
directing the representation III inc Cily CohhCil 10
he appUrtluned every seven years" passed. June
l, 1888. -,,,
Wherefore, the undersigned pray That your non
orable body viii witnOu! further uciay, Ofucf III
election to Til said vacan les, pursuant 10 -"e
terms Of The city CHARTER.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01

ST.. ANDREWS SocIErY.-The one hundred
and fortieth anniversary Of this society was cee-
brated yesterday, and the memory OF "The Land
O, Cakes and Brit her Scotsn revived by gene
rous collation.. Dispatches were received from
sister associations throughout the Union, and the
occasion was every way pleasant one. The
following ocers were elected to serve for the en-
suing year: R. Mure, president; 7. ]. Kerr, frst
yice-president; d. Nisbet, second vice-president;
R. M. Gordon, secretary; Campbell Douglas, treas
urer.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01
BY LOWNDES G. GRIMBALL.
No. 1s SMITH STREET.

H
VIII be sold on THURSDAY, December o, at the
Old Postotce, at II O'Clock,
The HOUSE AND LOT, at the northeast corner
Of Smith and Montague streets, known as No. IS
Smith street. The House contains eight square
rooms, pantry and attics. All the necessary out
buildings and cistern on the premises. Lot mea-
sures 50 feet on Montague and lis feet on Smith
street.
Terms-One-thrd cash; balance In one and two
years, secured by bond and mortgage. Property
to be insured and policy assigned. Purchaser to
pay for papers and stamps.
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