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we're no fires in the stoves, and an examina-

were no fires in the stoves, and an examina-
ton disclosed large quantities of powder
and cartridges concealed in the stoves and
stovepipes. Arms and ammunition were
also found under the floors. Had fires been
lighted in the stoves, the building and its
captors would have been blown to atoms.''
This declaration of independence may
prove, perchance an important political
event. The region covered by the act ex-
tends on the east and west from Labrador
to the Rocky Mountains; on the north and
south from the American and British boun-
dary line to the Arctic Sea. Ii the declara-
ton shall be accepted as the expression ol
the purposes and feelings OF the territory
under the proprietary jurisdiction OF the
Hudson Bay Company, it will include the
whole country from Lake Superior to the
western shore OF Vancouver's Island. The
license to trade exclusively granted to the
company extended to the coast line OF the
Pacific, and in terms embraced that island.
Some of the Radical press are strongly in
favor of this "new rebellion The New
York Tribune says ):
Now what is the duty Of the United States
to our neighbors in Ruprrts Land who have
set up the standard ofindependence Of and laid
the cornerstone Of selfgovernment Mani
festly, our first duty is to observe strict neu-
trality in the contest that may ensue. Gov
ernor McDougall says that the new Dominion
and England will not part with the vast terri
tory of Ruperts Land, without making fight
for it,. That fight cannot be made this winter
without using our territory for the movement
of troops. munitions of war and supplies. Not
one soldier. not one pound of commissary or
ouartermaster's stores. should be permitted to
cross the States of Maine, Michigan, Wscon-
sin or Minnesota. to be used in supprcssing
the revolution in the Selkirk settlements. If
the British or New Dominion Governments
shall apply force to reduce the Rupert colo
nists to loyal subsection, let them march their
troops and wagon their supplies through Brit
ish territory The sympathy of the people OF
the United States viii inevitably and rightfully
20 out to the people of Rupert's Land, in their
effort to achieve independence. And they will
earnestly insist that our government shall OBJ
serve such neutrality in their behalf, as to
vigorously abstain from the least aid to the
British or Canadian Governments. in the strug-
gle that may ensue to stife this new American
revolution"
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Something New.

Charleston is threatened with new and
strange system of taxation During the
year ending August 81. 1869, the income
of the city, ordinary and extraordinary
was 1914 COS, of which amount only about
$40. 900 was derived from licenses or taxes
on trades and professions, the remainder
being mainly made up OF the real estate
tax, and the tax on licenses and gross
receipts in business. 1t was clearly the
intention OF the new State Government
to require that taxes should be levied on ac-
quired property only, at its actual value
and during the administration OF Mayor
Clark it was intended to change the tax
system, the City Attorney having, if we mis-
take not, advised the City Council that
tax on gross receipts was OF doubtful con-
stitutionality A change was not practical
BILE al the time, and the first Radical gov
ern,nent which Charleston has had, has the
honor of framing new system, which
NAV conform to the law and to the practice
of other cities, but is evidently in some I'M
portant particulars foolish us well as unjust.
The general plan has not yet been fully de-
veloped, but We Judge from the nature and
comprehensiveness of the biff ''to regulate Ii
s.censes, published in TIE News OF yester-
day, that it is intended to draw the bulk OF the
CITY revenue from licenses and tax on real
estate.
The proposed license law does not tax cold
water orfresh air. it is true, but it embraces all
classes and professions, from retail apothe-
caryto the keeper Of sailors boarding-houSe.
The licenses vary in amount. barber shop
pays $40, broker SO, butcher and con-
tractor s25, a dentist S25, gas-ftter S25,
a lawyer $40, a grist-mill S25 restaurant
S25, shoemaker and tailor $40, and then
comes this clause: "MECHANIcs, masters OF
all trades. TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS"
In the opinion of Radical City Council,
if we have understood the wording of the bill
Alright, the mechanic who earns fifteen or
twenty dollars week can afford to pay q
license fee of twenty-five dollars, while bar
ber-shop pay only ten dollars, while shoe
maker or tailor pays only ten dollars, while a
lawyer, making, perhaps, ten or twelve thous-
and dollars q year pays only ten dollars. This
is the dignity Of labor with vengeance
The unfortunate mechanic whose wages il
no more than enough to keep body and
soul together, must pay two-and-a-half times
as much as lawyer, and must pay as much
as a shopkeeper, whose sales do not exceed
$40 900; as much as a builder or contractor,
as muc,, as dentist or gas-tltter, as much
as job printing office, as much as Srlst-
mill, or thriving restaurant. This is Rail-
cal justice-a Radical appreciation OF the
rights of the workingman.
Nor is this ALL The tax paid under the
present law h. merchants and others on
their gross receipts, will, under the new bill,
be very much reduced, while the deficit will
be made up by increased taxation OF the
small dealers Altogether, the City Council,
in deciding last night to take no further ac-
ton upon this measure until it has been
''talked over in caucus, showed discre-
ton as wise as it was unexpected.
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The Fourth Congressional District.

Our Washington correspondent writes thai
the House OF Representatives, when it reas
sembles in January, will call up as a privil
eyed question the contested election case
of Mr.. Wallace against Mr.. Simpson, from
the Fourth Congressional District OF this
State, and will have it decided at once. II
is understood that the committee on elcc,
tions will confirm their previous action in
the premises, by declaring Mr.. Simpson to
be entitled to the seat. Mr. Simpson was
the Democratic candidate, and had ma
iority of 1921 votes
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cles and paid for them, she turned to the vender
Of shoes, and in very pleasant quiet and matter
of-fact way said 'Now, please, give rue pair
of CATERS" "Give you pair OF --:' 'Cer-
tainly: give me q pair" ''why, what do you
means" az mean that you bought ticket at the
concert last evening" and then demanded that
should giyeyou double what you paid for Am
asking more than you did?" 1t is to be supposed
that Patti got her CATERS.
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II A L l. S e 7


STEA B A X E r Y,
LOUISVILLE, KY,
Mandatory or Patent, IErated, Farlna, wafer
Boston, Butter, Sugar, Lemon, Wine, Milk, Cream
and SODA CRACKERS, Ginger Snaps, Mo-
lasses Cakes, &c. Having accepted the Agency
Of the above Factory, l am prepared to I'LL all
orders at Manufacturers prices.
j. y. ROBSON.
Nos and Atlantic Wharf,
dec3 fmwlmoD&c Agent for the State.
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Amnsfmenis.
1 C AD EMY OF NJ SIC.
Benefit of the gifted Queen of Song, Miss SUSAN
GALTON. and last night but one OF the
GALTON COMIC OPERA COMPANY

Benefit of the gifted Queen of Song, Miss SUSAN
GALT0N, and last night but one OF the
GALT0N COMIC OPERA COMPANY.
FRIDAY EVENING, December 81, the perform
ance will commence with Ofcnbach's Comic
Opera Of
MARRIAGE By LANTERNS.
Manette, a Young Widow, Miss Susan Cation:
Denise cousin Of GuillOt, Miss Kate Fox; Catha-
farmer, Mr.. Thomas Whlln; The Guard, Mr.. U. j..
Miers.
''Oh dear what would your Uncle say?' Mr..
Thomas Whinln: "My Dear DEPARTED Miss Su-
san Cation and MisslPyne Cation; "The Tnqusitlvc
Trio" Miss Susan Cation: "Beautiiul Snowdrop,"
(by j. X. ThOmas,l Miss Susan Gaitoa; "When
the Sheep,n Mr.. Thomas Within: "Quarrelling
Duet Miss Susan Galt0n AMI Miss Pync Gaton;
clark the Angels Miss Susan Cation, Miss
Blanche (;altOn. Miss Pyne GaltOn and Mr.. Within;
Finale, Gentlemen and Ladies. Song, Mr. j.
Clark.
To conclude with The popular Comic Opera, by
Victor Masse, JEANNET1E'S WEDDING. jean
nette, uhe Bridel Miss Blanche Galton; Jean,
the Brdegr0om,l Mr.. Thomas Within, &c.
On Saturday night last night of Opera.
SOng-"Among so many SWANS" Miss Blanche
Galton. Drinking Song-"MargOt Margot ~
Mr.. Thomas Within. Comic Song-"The Conju-
gal Lesson Mr. Thomas Whifiln. The Needle
Song-"Lone and Neglected ~ Miss Blanche Gal
ton.
on Saturdav, Happy New Year Performance.
All the Opera i.uupc In an exquisite Comic Opera
All the Orphan Asylums invtedrree ofany charge.
The sale of secured seats begins daily at
o'clock A. ~, in the Vestibule entrance on King
street. n. Levin, Jr., Treauser. dec3l
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60 Rent.

rJ,O RENT. THAT THREE STORY HOUSE
i on south side OF Queen street, adjoining
west the Planters Hotel. House contains clght
eight rooms. There Is cistcrn and WELL Build
inGs in good order. TO an approved tenant rent
low. Apply to No. ~ Arcldae street.
n,,,i.I
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TNIE PRIDE OF THE SCHOOL,
WRITTEN ~
JOHN WITHERSPOON ERWIN.
EXPRESSLY FOR THE SUMTER NEWS.

TIE SUMTER NEWS.
This Paper has recently been enlarged and fur
nished with new Type, and ranks desercdly
among the hest Papers of the State.
We see it announced in Its last issue that inc
publication OF an Original Story, from the pen or
the talented writer, JOHN WlTIlERSPOON Err
YIN. will he commenced about lhe middle oi jan
uarv. to bc followed by other Original Stories du-
ring the year.
Now Is GOOD time 10 subscribe. Terms s3 per
ycar-tw0 copies s.. Address
DARR 4 0STEEN.
hrc3O /: Propriet0rS. Sumter, S. c.
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Eau1 for Gulc.

NOR SALE OR RENT, AN EXCELLENT
II COTTON PLANTATION within two miles OF
Florence, containing $50 acres, most OF which
is cleared and under fence, with comfortable
dwelling and all necessary outbuildings. Apply
to T.. A. LAW, Darlington Courthouse.
lnroS
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TOR SALE OR RENT, A PLANTATION
II situated on the Ashley River, few miles
from the city, containing about one hundred
acres, one-half cleared, with comfortable dwell
ing and necessary outbuildings. If not sold by
the 2Oth instant the owner will be willing TO let
the premises TO a rcpOnSbc party with small
capital, to be planted on shares For further i'll,
formation apply to fenning's Wharf, south OF
Calhoun street, Uec4
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nor SALE, STEAM PokTABL

TOR SALE, STEAM PORTABLE
II CROSS.CUT OR WOOD SAVING MA.
CHIMES, Kings patent, suitable for cutting cord
wood shingles, slaves or clapboard blocks, and
particularly adapted to the wants Of railroads,
wood contractors, wood yard, saw mill, and lum-
Der men generally. For this machine We claim
precedence over anything OF the Kind ever At
temptel. All parties interested and the public
are Invited to sec this machine in operation daily
from II O'Clock A. NJ. to r. NJ at the Artesian
Well Lot, corner Meeting and Wentworth streets.
State or County rights. or single machines lor
sale. Apply TO CAMERON, BARkLEY & co.
uec3 limo
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mo RENT. THAT PLEASANTLY STU
ATED Tw0-story RESIDENCE in Gadsden
street. Possession given Immediately. Apply ut
the Charleston Saw and Planning MILL foot OF Beau
faln street. QCc30
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nRINTING PRESS FOR SALE AT A
4 GREAT BARGAlN.-One small Cylinder TAY-
LOR PRESS In complete repair. 1t has been but
little used, anu is sold simply because the present
owner has no use for It, The size OF the bed OF
the press is forty -four by ftyeight inches. Said
Press will be sold at great bargain II applied for
at once, as the room 1t occupies Is wanted for
other purposes. Address Box No. SIo5 New York
PostOice. sept2O
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t.nst nn1 Gonn0.

OTRAYED OR STOLEN, A BLACK NEW
y FOUNDLAND DOG, about three months old;
answers to the name of Rover. A liberal reward
will he paid for his recovery. Apply to A. A.
GOLDSMITH, Venduc Range. dec3l
DICKED UP AT SEA ON THE 26rlI
instant, a CANOE BOAT. which the owner
can have by applying at the Point House, Sulli-
vans. Island, proving property and paying ex'
pcnScS. ucC-' o.
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VALUABLE TIMBER Ian Ds AND M,
v STEAM SAW MILLS FOR SALE.--I will sell
90 600 acres OF LAND and FOUR STEAM SAW
MILLS, situated in Coueton County, 5. e., on the
EdiSto River.
These Lands have an unlimited supply Of the
very finest pine timber ami also fine iacilities ior
rnnninr machinery with water power. All the
Mills are now in successful operation, ami are
connected with the river either by canal or rail-
road Location healthy, water excellent and
Lands we'll adapted for corn, cotton, rice or
cane
/ will sell these Lands in body or divide them
into tracts to suit purchasers
For further particulars apply to JOHN 7, JEN-
NlNGS, Georges Station, 5. Z. Railroad.
dec3 fEIw2moS*
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TLoRIDA LAND FOR SALE

ELORIDA LAND FOR SALE. A
N valuable PLANTATION OF $50 acres in Ma
riOn County, Florida, Is offered at private sale,
about one half cleared and under cultivation:
part best hammock. This Plantation Is one OF
the most desirable in the State; Is very produc-
tive for Cotton, Rice, Corn, Sugar, vegetables,
&c.: also fine for Oranges and other Fruits; il
located in one of the hcalthest and most plea
SAINT neighborhoods in the state, being convent
ent to railroads, churches, &c. Apply TO A. B.
MULLIGAN, Cotton Factor, Accommodation
Wharf, Charleston, S. C. novl2
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Boarding.

NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS AND
IN BOARD at Mrs. MILLER'S, No. Hudson
sfrcet decl3
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TOR SALE, AN EXCELLENT VARIE.
IL TY OF UPLAND COTTON SEED. Delivered
at the South Carolina Railroad, In bags OF two
bushels 81 so per bushel for four bushels or less,
81 o5 per bushel for six bushels or more. Apply
to GEORGE Z. wHALEY, ST. Matthew's p. o.,
Orangeburg County, $. &. decS 2moS
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VXTANTED TO PURCHASE, AN EIGHT
w or ten-horse power ENGINE, In good or
der. Address l.. S. c., p. o. Box No. 4, orange
burg ). G. ueC.o o.
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TXTANTED TO PURCHASE, a BAGA-
w TELLE TABLE, small size. Address
IA. C. b. at this office. decZI
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EOR SALE. A FINE DWELLING IN
D the centre OF the city and convenient tobusl-
ness with six large square rooms and three dress
ing rooms, and outbuildings necessary, in fine
order Inuuire at this Office. dec22
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TIIGH SCHOOL OF CHARLESTON
Ill The Exercises OF this Institution VIII be
resumed on MONDAY January Sd, 1870. Instruc-
tion given in Latin, Greek, French, German,
Mathematics and the higher branches OF English
The School is well provided with maps, globes
and philosophical apparatus.
in advance No extra charge for French. German
or stationery. W. X. hlNGMAN. n. NJ,
decoI Principal.
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V1TANTED, A HOUSE, NEAR THE
w central part of the city, containing five or
siX rooms, with good outbuildngs and water
Address u. al this Once. scplzo
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VXTANTED.-A RESPECTABLE WOMAN
w wishes to obtain q situation as Nurse.
Can give good reference. Apply at No. &c 81.
Philip street. uec"V ="
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mants.

WANTS OF ALL KINDS CAN BE
w made known to everybody in this column
at tile rate OF 25 cents for twenty words or less,
each insertion, if paid in advance.
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FOR 5alc.

TOR SALE.-SIX-HORSE ENGINE FOR
II SALE, built by Messrs. J. NJ EAS0N Il BRO:.
and extra finished for the Fair. Apply to ROPER
q SPONEY. Vanderhorst's Wharf dcc3l ftu4
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XXTANTED, BY A YOUNG MAN WHO
w has had considerable experience In the
Anothecary Business. q SITUATION in some Drug
Store in this city, either wholesale or retail. me
best of references, both city and country, can oe
riyen. Address Z. S. at this Office. deC3O 3D&C
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WTANTED, A SITUATION AS CLERK,
w in Wholesale Drug Store, or large Re-
tail and Prescription Drug Store. No objection 10
20 In the country. Will expect but small com.
pensation at first. The applicant is graduate OF
the South Carolina Medical College. Address M.
d.. through the Postoitlce. octs
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TOR SALE. A HOUSE IN RUTLEDGE
" Avenue, No. "a, opposite Bee street, Apply
TO BOWERS & SILCOX, No. SOC King street.
dac14 infSN
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G0ncatioilal

CELECT SCHOOL FOR BOYS, No. l04
- BROAD STREET, WM. r. DESAUSSURE,
PRINCIPAT.-The Exercises of this School viii be
commenced on MONDAY. January 3. 1870.
n. b. For circulars with terms, apply 10 inc
Principal dec24
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WANTED3 D. A ,6 WOMAN 5lH,,I TO .so cook man ASD to
attend to q horse and wait about the house. 10
competent persons liberal wages will be PAID;
Apply at No. 574 King street, one door sonth Oh
SDrnr. ueCoV d
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VXTANTED, A GERMAN GIRL TO
w Cook and Wash for a small family. One
that can bring recommendations will hear Of
good home. Apply at this Office. dcc2o
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UrANTED. A RESPECTABLE COLOR
w ell woman to assist in general houseworH,
and take partial charge OF baby. EXccHent
room furnished on the premises. Apply to 60
King street. uec'i
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VXTANTED, BY A JOBBING HOUSE
w a STOCK AND AN ENTRY CLERK; the
latter must he good penlnan ana accountant
Apply by letter to Postofilce Box No. Il.
Gcc2q wf2H
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WAITER sTTAToS lat psStalsn AIS SgrGM Sy eae
armed man, who has seven years experience IN
Rice culture, and good recommendations from MS
former employers. Please address w. u. W.
Charleston. S. G. ucCs
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DRIME EASTERN HAY LANDING.

800 bales Prime Eastern HAY landing on Fra
ser's wharf. For sale by
dec3O JOHN CAMPSEN & co.
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GIRL WANTED. WANTED, A GIRL TO
VI mind child three years Old and attentl
chamber work. White preferred. APPLE q. NJ
ii Bull street, north side, one door from fll''
dpc3l l
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VKTANTED, a COLORED WOMAN TO
w COOK, or cook and wash, for two per-
sons. One who is willing 10 work without Srnmb-
bling can secure steady situation.hy applying
at No. 10 Church street, third door below wafer
0pcoS
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NTANTED, a GOOD CHAMBERMA1D,
w and one who will make herself generally
useful Also, BOY to do houseworE. Apply at
10. Glebe street. uccoI i
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-19
TO CIGAR BUYER

Fresh importations OF Havana Cigars, in bond or
duty paid. Large assortment, offered in lots to suit
purchasers.
Also cigars OF our own manufacture, viz. -
"MARIANA RITA
High grade Vuelta Abajo leaf, fifteen styles. Low
prices compared with imported cigars. A fair trial
will prove their merits
''FRA DIAVOLO."
Lower priced than the mariana Rita" three styles
excellent cigars.
'FLEUR DE LYS," 'T.OUIS DOR"
and other brands, all copyrighted; each Of highest
grade in its respective class.
All of our Havana leaf we import direct and no
better cigars can he produced in this market than
those we now Oner
Smokers should see that they obtain our genuine
cigars which are offered regularly by many respecta-
BILE dealers although some irregular parties put for
ward inferior cigars as OF our make.
We ofer these cigars in lots to suit purchasers.
They can be prohtably retaied at prices forty per
cent less than imported cigars, viii give equal salts
faction, and should be tried, without prejudice, by
all who desire good cigar at moderate cost
S. FUGUET & SONS,
Importers and Manufacturers,
18 oGtrp No. 229 South FRONT Street.
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DIED.

u HARRISON-On the 18th instant JOHANNA, wife of
Thomas Harrison, aged 80 years
The relatives and friends of the family invited
attend the funeral, from her late residence No. 776 S.
Front street, on Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
OKEFFE-On the 10th instant MARGARET, wife of
Dennis O'Keffe aged 40 years.
The relatives and friends of the family respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from No Mineral place
Bread street, on Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
PRICE-Suddenly, on the 18th instant, Mr.. SAMUEL
g. PRICE, aged 5S years.
The relatives and friends of the family and members
the Pilots Society, respectfully invited to attend his
funeral from his late residence, No 800 s. Front street.
Friday afternoon at o'clock To proceed to Lafayette
Cemetery.
WATERMAN.-On the morning of the 18th instant,
CATHERINE p daughter of Ann and the late Gilbert
Waterman
Her relatives and friends respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from the residence of her mother
Bristol turnpike, Homesburg, Thursday after
the Goth instant at o'clock without further notice.
Internent at Cedar Hill Cemetery.