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The Oldest City in the World.

Damascus is the oldest city in the world.
Tyre and Sidon have crumbled on the shore;
Baalbec is a ruin; Palmyra is buried in the
DESERT Ninevah and Babylon have disap-
peared from the TIgris and Euphrates. DAM
ascus remains what it was in the days of
Abraham-a centre of trade and travel-an
island of verdure in the desert-'a residen-
tial capital" with martial and sacred asso-
Citations extending through thirty centuries.
1t was near Damascus that Saul of Tarsus
saw the light above the brightness of the
sun; the street which is called Strait, in
which it is said he prayed. still runs through
the city. The caravan comes and goes as it
did thousand years ago; there is still the
she1k, the ass, and the waterwheel; the mer-
chants OF the Euphrates and the Medi-
terranean still occupy these with the
multitude of their wares" The city which
Mahomet surveyed from a neighboring height
and was afraid to enter because it was
given to man to have but one paradise, and
for his part he was resolved not to have it
in this world" is TO day what Julian called
the "eye of the East" as it was in the time
of Isaiah ''the head of Syria"
From Damascus came the damson, our
blue plums, and the delicious apricot of
Portugal, called damasco-damask our
beautiful fabrics of cotton and silk, with
vines and flowers raised upon smooth,
bright ground; the damask rose, introduced
into England at the time of Henry VIII, the
Damascus blade, so famous the world over
for its keen edge and wonderful elasticity,
the secret of the manufacture Of which was
lost when Tamerlee carried off the artist into
Persia; and that beautiful art of inlaying
wood and steel with silver and gold, a kind
of mosaic engraving and sculpture united,
called damaskening, with which boxes, bu.
rraus, swords and guns are ornamented.
1t is still a city of flowers and bright waters
the streams of Lebanon and the "riyer Of
pold' still murmer and sparkle in the wild
erness of the Syrian gardens
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party is alone responsible for our high taxes,
and the cry of high taxes, and squandering
the peoples money raised by the sham-De
mocracy, is only trick of the enemy to
hide their own deformity. This is our ar
gument against them, and it is SO true that
any Democrat, no matter ho0 ignorant, can
not fail to see the point
The Daily Bulletin, by E. H. Brit.on, has
again made its appearance, after sleep not
quite so long as "Rip Van Wrinkles" We
like the old man, and wish him every pecu-
MARY success,
Our friends of the Observer have underta-
ken to "shine for all" They have difficult
task before them, but may succeed. They
are as deserving set of Democrats as we
ever saw. 7a /. j. s., Jr.
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The Alta California says that the compile
ton of the trans-continental railroad has
given new impetus TO the transfer of wine
overland, though the rates are not yet low
enough to warrant large and regular ship
ments.
A little SON of John Conroy, of Albany,
died on Sunday afternoon from the effects
of liquor administered to him by his parents
The liquor was given as medicine, the child
being sick, -.....-
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The directors of the Bank of Panama
County, &C., &c.

The directors of the Bank of Panama re-
ceived recently communication from New
Orleans to the effect that gentleman of
that city would, in from three to four months,
be prepared to forward to Aspinwall cargoes
of Pittsburg bituminous coal sufficient to
supply the demands of the Pacific. He pur-
poses to carry on the business in connection
with the introduction into the Southern
States of Chinese emigrants direct from Hong
Kong via Panama. These emigrants the
protector will carry from Aspinwall in his
own sailing vessels or steamers,-Panama
Star,
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PICTURE NUMBER FoUB.
THE GOOD HUSBAND


Is valuable on account of the scarcity Of
the article; but that there are some in ex-
istence, cannot be controverted. We have
ways firmly believed that there aremermaids
in the sea, splashing and sporting, and max
ing long, wavey wreaths Of their silken hair,
as they float around in their aquaeous
dance to the sounding, surging music
of the conch, and because we have seen
so many Of them drying themselves upon
rocks, and lies, with comb and mirror,
or with head and bust just above the wa,
ter, waving their fair, symmetrical arms in
token Of coming tempest, and we believe
that there are good husbands, because We
have known few, and have. heard about q
great many. We do not mean those me-
dunn kind who pass for being good, be-
cause they have not enough Of energy to be
very bad ones, it requires an effort TO man
age, if it is only wife in question, and II
the wife will not trouble them without any
thing she may do as she pleases, they are
willing to purchase indolent ease at any
price. ea, e- sa -
The bona .tids good husband is treasure
to be priced above all temporal blessings.
To him the hues Of youth and beauty never
change or grow dim, he tells himself, and
he tells his wife, for he has too much faith
in her good sense, and discretion, to fear
she could be hurt by being praised, that she
is constantly growing dearer to his heart
and more attractive to his eyes. He il eve
rything to his wife, her ardent and devo-
ted lover, her social friend, her adviser, her
mental and spiritual counsellor, her kind.
attentive and patient nurse through long
and trying seasons of illness. He is her
comforter in distress, and her assidious and
sympathizing friend always. He encourage
her in every kind of improvement, be for.
gives her faults and loves her virtues. She
finds in him all that the heart Of woman
can desire, the protecting love of q father,
the tender, watchful love of mother, the gen-
tie, steady attachment and thoughtfhlsid con-
sideration Of . sister, the afectionate indul-
gence Of a brother, combined with the
warm, ardent devotion of lover Tins
makes no change in him, save to strcngtheD
and confirm all Of his excellent qualities. a
In this last sketch we have drawn no i'm.
possible character or fancy picture there are
positively just such husbands, very few, 81
may Be, but there are some, and every huso
band may become such an one if be will trys
| b-s. RRBEccA BLEDsoE BUXTON, u
Oakland, N. G., Oct, 1859,
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PICTURE NUMBER THREE.

The confding Therese, Belladora, Anas
tasia, is now also Madame. 1t is three
o'clock and the dinner awaits her lord. 1t
is summer. The cottage is bright and, fra
grant with flowers, The gracefully arrang-
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Mulberry Island was entered in 1909, and
the original grant calls for forty-two acres
Since that date it has been reclaimed and
placed under cultivation. Originally, an
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1--WE compile the following reports of the
fashions from New York and other papers,
that our lady readers may know what is en-
regle, and therefore becoming. = EDITOR
STANDARD
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Sheriff g Sale.

Levin, Administrator, us. G W Rawls, VIM
Rawls, James Rawls. and G V Antwerp.
BM for sale of Real Estate, dc.
pursuance OF the deeretal order Of the
Il Circuit Court sitting in Equity, will sell,
on the FIRST MONDAY in December next, in
front OF the Court House in Columbia, within
the legal hours, the following property, to wit:
All that HOUSE AND LOT in the city Of Co.
lumbis. situate on the corner Of Lady and
Gates streets, containing ono acre, more or
less, and bounded on the North by William
Smiths lot; on the East by Richard Tozer and
John Agnew d Co.; on tho South by Lady
street, and on the West by Gates street.
ALSO,
The House and Lot in the city Of Columbia,
situate on the corner of Marion and Taylor
streets. and bounded on the North by
on the East by Marion street; on the South by
Taylor street, and on the West by VIM T Wal
ter's lot.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-fourth OF the purchase
money to be paid in cash; the balance on q
credit OF one. two and three years, secured by
bond and mortgage Of the premises, with two
or moro good suretes, interest payable annu-
ally. lP. F. FRAZEE. s. r. c..
NOV ii NTH
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SheriHs Sale.

James r. Pringlo us. Thomas B. Clarkson, ct
1I.-BM to Joreclose rnortgoge-In Equity.
N pursuance Of the decretal order Of tho Cir
j. cult Court, sitting in Equity in the above
stated case will sell, on the first MONDAY
in December next, in front OF the Court House,
in Columbia. within the legal hours,
All that PLANTATION or TRACTOF LAND
known as Hickory Hill, in Richland County,
containing TIE acres. moro or less, and bound
cd as follows: On the North by lands of the
estate Of NJ. R. Singleton, formerly OF Robert
Weston and Richard Singleton; East by lands
Neal; South by lands of Gilbert Garner and
the estate of Lewellen Woodward. formerly of
George Rawlinsen, and West by land OF Absa-
lom Joyner, formerly of John Williams, and
also by Griffin Creek, separating it from Absa-
lom Joyner's, formerly estate Of Jacob Xii.
lingsworth.
Terms OF SALE.-One- third Of the purcb ase
money to bo paid in cash, and tho balance
thereof, on a credit Of one year. Purchaser
to give bond and mortgage of the premises,
and to pay for stamps and papers.
Nov IA NTH p. F. FRAZEE, 8. r. C.
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Sherif's Sale.

j. Robert Seay, Executor, us. William F. Sesy,
Edwin T. Williams and wife, and others.
N pursuance Of the decretal order of the
Il Court Of Common Pleas, sitting in Equity
in the above case, will sell, on the first MON
DAY, (the 9Th day. OF December next, in front
OF the Court House. In Columbia, within the
All that PLANTATION, situated in the
County Of Richlsnd, near Kingville, belonging
to the estate Of the late James n. seav, de,
ceased; the said Plantation comprising 1858
acres. moro or less, consisting Of several aepa.
rate parcels. The Plantation will be oold in
Ole in the Office Of the Clerk Of The court sour OF
Common Pleas, in connection with proceedings
in the above case.
TERhs.-Cash sufficient to pay tho costs OF
proceedings and Of sale, and one-f fourth OF the
remainder OF the purchase money; tho balance
OF the purchase money in three instalments, J,
with interest from the day OF sale; to be se-
cured by bond, with good personal securities,
and mortgage Of the premises. Possession
to be given on the 1st OF January next. Pur-
chaser to pay the costs of executing titles,
bonds and mortgage, including stamps.
Nov IA NTH p. +. FRAZEE, 8. r. @.
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Merion; thsy also reported aaaiups Che
fright 0fa AieaandSS SSs S iilaSro.5 O. PifSss-
kouri9e sea- from MonIla.t 'Aisxsudev
wan allowed 20 make O two isouYss speech,
in which no Aerosly abused Che Demo
CHAR1,sasEeos,i December a.-Arrived-
steamer Marmora. Liverpool; schooner
f. r. Baird, New York Sailed - -sseam-
er Saragosaa, New York; schoonera
Fawn. Wilmington, Del, H. A. Hand.
Baltimore. ~.
AUGUSTA, December 2.-Wm. Ezzard
(Dsmoorat has been elected Mayor OF
Atlanta.
GRENADA, Mrss.. December 2.-Yes-
terday, the election passed off quietly.
Nothing definite 10 known, but it is gene
rally thought that Dent will be elected
by small majority.
No report has been received rs to how
the Mississippi Legislature etands; but
it is conceded radical.
New YORK, December 2.-Riohardson
died at O'Clock this morning.
CLEVELAND, December 2.-The oom-
mercial elevator. with $4,000 or $4,000
bushels of grain, vas burned last night
WILKEsDARRE, PA, December 2.-The
Empire Coal Mine exploded fire damp
to-day: when seven persons were hurt
some fatally.
RICHMOND, VA, December 2-P. M
There was published this morning o
list of the State Central Committee OF
the Walker party, just organized. On it
are the names of gentlemen heretofore
Wings, Republicans and Democrats, in
Guiding Hon. A. 81. 81. Stuart. of Staun-
ton; Franklin Stearns, Judge II. n. Mar
shall. Chas. s. Darlington, President Of
the James River and Kanawaha Canal; J.
A. Cowardin, editor of the Dispatch; r.
B. Haxall, Thomas Branch and James
Neeson. of Richmond; Walter HI. Taylor,
OF Norfolk, formerly Adjutant-G General Of
Lees army; Ohas. p. Store, q former
cavalry General in the Union army; J. D.
Imboden, ex.General of the Confederate
army; Thomas s. Flonrney, Whig candi-
date for Governor in 1866; D. g. Dejar-
nette, former member Of Congress. The
organization of the committee is submit
ted to the Counties for approval.
SAN FRANCISCO. December 2-Go.
vernon Flanders, OF Washington Terri
tory, has vetoed over 100 Acts. The
steamer japan carries 1000 barrels -four
to Hong Kong.
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Bk,eItri6,e 6aio.

~ 6dof ofdersof Judge Of Probste. ? W. w.
OncgisE. sadniiniatrat 90. John H. NcEl-
yee: Pse1t0n for partition. L a, .,.fli,.-s.
u SON Wigs, Judge OF Probate for Riohiand
County, we'll sell, on the hrst MONDAY In
december next, IN 'front.' Of the Court House.
In Columbia, within the legal hours, . a III,
All that Tract OF LAND, in Richisn6 County,
containing four hundred and thirty two ss-l60
acres, moro or less; bounded on the North by
the tract Of John Il. MoElwee; East by lands
OF OF James Douglas; South by lande Of Rennatua
TERMS OF FsALE.--One-half cash, III so much
be necessary to pay the debts Of the estate OF
tho said VIM: @, Coogler,; and the costs and
on Q credit Of one year. Purchaser to give
bond and mortgage, with personal security.
Should as much as one-half Of the purchase
money be paid. the personal seourity will not
be required. Purchaser to pay for stamps and
papers. p. +. FRAZEE, 6. X. G.
Nov IA NTH
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Domestic Wcwo.

New ORLEANS, December 1.-Sheriff
g., M. StnbiDger was shot dead Saturday
night at New Iberia, by negro. The
murderer was soon afterward captured
and hung by the citizens.
A meeting of the Board of Assistant
Aldermen, last night, termineted in q
row. The Board of Aldermen passed a
resolution to employ three attorneys to
keep the old membere in and the Go
vernor's appointees out.
MONTGOMERY, December 1-P. Mn
the House, negro was elected Engross-
ing Clerk. The Democrats voted for
him against some radical whites.
A large number of bills reported from
committees. One passed to make it per.
jury to falsely take the oath of Office. A
bill concerning the action of Mobile to-
ward the Grand Trunk Railroad was
laid over.
The city election comes off next Mon.
day-the first allowed since 1865. The
registration is to finish to- morrow, blacks
and whites nearly equal.
MONTGOMERY, December 2.-The most
Of the time of the Senate was consumed
in discussing bill to give negroes equal
privileges on railroads, &c. Mr.. Wor-
thy, q Democrat, advocated an amend.
ment to the bill, providing that common
carriers be forced to provide equally
comfortable but separate apartments for
the races, and not be compelled to carry
black and white mixed in the same boat
cabin or car. Senate adjourned pending
the discussion.
In the Honse, the Committee on Elec
tions reported in favor of Quoting Mr..
Brown, Democrat. from Chambers, and
in favor OF Lawrence, Republican, from
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washinBton News.

WASHINGTON. December 2.-Customs
receipts for the week ending 27th ult. ,
$3.50, 900.
Apothecaries must pay an additional
license, as liquor dealers.
Internal revenue receipts to-day over
$500. 900.
The Mexican Claims Commission
meets here on Monday. the 9Th. There
is on docket 430 American and l3O
Mexican claims. t
Clarke, Third Auditor of the Treasury,
has resigned.
News has been received via Key West,
Fla, that Cienfuegos has been surprised
by the insurgents, who seized large
qu9 btity of medicines, clothing and pro-
visiNAs and retired in good order.
The Star concludes a paragraph on
Judge Busteed, ns follows: ''It seems to
be pretty generally understood, however,
that he is regarded by majority of the
Committee as marvellously fit and pro-
per man not to be q United States Judge
1t is stated, we may add, that Judge B.
has adjourned bis Court until some time
next summer. and is now on his way to
Washington to look after things"
j. Cabell Breckenridge, q son Of Gen.
breckenridge, was married to Sallie f.
daughter of Hon. r. w. Johnson, of
Arkansas.
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Sale of " aluable
RE AL ES TATE,

"ILL be sold at public auction, on the
wv FIRST MONDAY in December next, in
tho town OF Mann'ns, Clarendon County, S. c.,
tho following LOS Of Land, all situated in the
said County, being the property of an assigned
estate:
"TOwN PLACE"
This Is the late residence of DIR. Ingram
and IL located in the most desirable portion
OF the town OF Manning. The Lot contains 2
acres; tho appurtenances are. a well fnished
dwelling, containing 6 rooms; out-buldipgs
honses, Kitchen, stable, &c. The place is or
nsmented with beautiful live oaks, act ont
about ten years ago. Altogether, it is ). hand
some nc place, costing, ten years ago, about
"HOME TRACT"
This 10 an excellent and we'll settled tract of
600 acres Of land. situate about two miles
from Manning. The land produces well-cot-
ton, corn and peas. Tho appurtenances con-
sist of dwelling-house, with all necessary out
buildings, laborers' houses, gin-house, grana-
"CONYERs' TRACT"
This is tract Of 620 acres of land; it is we'll
settled and highly productive plantation, stu
ate in fork Of Black River, six miles from
"ROsE BAY PLACE."
This is tract Of GAO acres of fine cotton
and corn land, situate within q mile of the
Conyers' and adjoining the "Conyers Tract" !"
'McLEOD TRACT"
This is tract OF 800 acres. An improved
and valuable traot of land, situate in the
fork OF Black River" produces corn, cotton
aud rice well, and is convenient to Manning
and Sumter, the latter place affording ono OF
the best markets in the State.
"McKNIGHT PROPERTY"
This consists of q storo-house, dwelling and
out-buildings, and acres OF land, in tho vii
lsge OF Summerton, noar Wright's Bluff, on
Santee River.
LOTS IN MANNING.
House and 2 acre lot, in the town Of Nan
ming. House contains rooms, lot well i'm
proved.
small house and kitchen, and acres of
land, in the village Of Manning.
vacant lot.
TERMS OF sALE:I
One-third cash; the remainder on credit
OF one and two years; tho credit portion to be
secured by bond of the purchaser, with into
rest at the rate Of seven per cent. per annum,
and mortgage Of the premises sold.
Purchasers to pay for stamps and papers.
FROST & ADGER, for Assignees,
Sept 81 1O418N18l52229Dt Charleston, &. g.
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No.TIoD.
Improved Town Property for 8,

AmpToVeu AoWn property 1or sale.
WJE will sell. to the highest bidder, on
w MONDAY, Goth day OF December, 1869,
II o'clock a. M, at Laurens Court House, tho
following valuable town property. to wit:
The HOUSE and LOT, on Harper street,
about $50 yards from the Court House, now
occupied by Mr.. @. II. Miller, containing ono
acre; has all the necessary out-buildings, good
Garden, and Well OF good Water. Said
building is q two-story Frame House, eight
Rooms, comparatively new.
ALSO,
The HOUSE and LOT, on Federal street,
fronting depot, containing one-half acre; has
az tho necessary out-buitdings, with . good
Garden. Said building 10 O one-story Franc
ton.
ALSO,
The two-story Brick BUILDING. formerly
occupied by Mr.. A. w. league, ON the Eastern
sido OF the Public Square, djoning Tobin l.
Moseley, front "a feet inches, by cog feet to
TERAs.-One-half cash; balance ono year,
with note and mortgage Of premises.
E sASsSSHS : SihEissTSS5
Nov
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Sherif's Sale.

pY virtue OF a writ Of .tferi facias to mo d.
I'D rected, will sell, on the FIRST MONDAY
in December next, in front Of the Court House
in Columbia, within the legal hours,
All that HOUSE AND LOT in the city Of CO.
lumbia, being the onc-haIf OF the square
bounded by Richland, Assembly, Laurel and
Gates streets, containing two acres, and
bounded on the North by Richland street; East
by Assembly street; South by Laurel street,
and West by Gates street; levied on as tho
property Of Alexander r. Taylor, at the suit
Of Sarah II. Taylor, by next friend, us. Alexan-
der II. Taylor ct al. Terms cash.
Nov ii NTH p. +. FRAZEE. q. r. O.
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SkeriHS Sale, /,

ID me directed 1 will sell. on the first MON
DAY in December next, in front Of the Court
House, in Columbia, within the legal hours,
All that valuable square or LAND, in the
bounded by Assembly, Divine, Gates and
Blossom streets. There are three Cottages Of
three rooms each, and two OF four rooms ach
Levied on as the property of John Irwin, at
tho suit Of William McGuinnis us. John Irwin
Terms cash. p. F. FRAZEE, 8. R. @.
Nov IA NTH
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SheriT's Sale,

John W Parker, Executor OF James T Munds,
deceased, us. Ann E Munds ct dl.-BiM for
Relief, dc.
N pursuance OF the decretal order Of the
IL Circuit Court, sitting in Fauity. I will sell.
on the FIRST MONDAY in December next, in
front OF tho Court House in Columbia, within
the legal hours.
All that HOUSE AVID LOT in the city of Co.
lumbia, situate on the corner Of Lumber and
Assembly streets, containing two-thirds OF an
acre more or less. bounded South by Jerome
M Miller's lot; West by James Cathcart's lot;
North by Lumber street, and East by Assem-.
bly, street.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash; tho ba-
lance in ono and two years, with interest from
day OF sale, payable annually, secured by bond
same and assign the policy and pay for stamps
and papers. p. +. FRAZEE, s.. r. c..
Nov II NTH
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Sherif's Sale.

D. d. DeSaussure for the use OF D. B. Miller.
O. O. p, us. Patrick Cantwell.-BM to fore
close mortgage.
tn pursuance Of the deoretal order of the
Il Circuit Court sitting in Equity, will cell.
on the fret MONDAY in December next, in
front OF the Court House, in Columbia, within
the legal hours,
bia, containing ono acre, and bounded rs fol.
lows: On the North by Blandipg street; on the
East by Joe Cyrus and John English on the
South by Taylor street; and on the West by
divided and sold in four equal parts,
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash sufficient to pay the
cost OF suit and expenses OF sale; also, the com.
plainants solicitors fee; the balance on q ere.
dit OF one year, secured by bond and mort.
gage OF the premises. Purchaser 70 pay for
stamps and papers. P. =. FRAZEE
Nov IA NTH 8. RC.