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CHARLESTON BUSINESS.

sTrLL,lAN's DRY GOODS HoUsE.--Mr.
p. stilIman, the heightened and accomplish
ID proprictor of this emporium OF Dry Goods, is
sucressor Of the well knoSn house Of Fogarties 4
stillman, which SO lorg hald popular sway in
this department, on King Street. We beg to
invite special attention to his advertisement on
another column. His opening of spring and
summer goods is grand, all that the country
needs, and those who trade with him mSy do so
with the utmost confidence.
FURNITURE.-Mr Daniel Il. Silcox con-
tinues to lead in this department. of Charleston
business His ware rooms are extensive, in the
liberal signifcation of that term, and embrace q
great variety of plain ana elegant Furniture. We
take pleasure in commencing him: to those
who make purchases in his line in our good com-
mcrcial metropolis.
CHARLESTON BROOM FACToRY.-We
are pleased to be able to state that brooms Of
every description are now manufactured at this
Factory, in our State, as thoroughly and as cheap
as at any point North. We wish our merchants
and others would remember this and build up
our own manufactures as they spring up. This,
in fact, must be our policy If We expect ever to
increase the prosperity and wealth of the State.
Mr.. j. P. Browne is the agent of this Factory
and will be glad to ell all orders. He is also
agent for tie Safety Lamp" which is highly
recommended, and which may be had of Messrs
Green, Walsh & Co., at Sumter.
STEELE-HATS.-Th are almost syuony-
nous. Whenever you hear of the good, gcner
Gus, enterprising Steele, you are bound to think
of an elegant Hat, and vice versa. And espec'-
ally is this so with the considerable number Of
"paid up" Methodist Preachers, whose heads
were covered by him, in way so liberal and
complimentary, last winter. Success to Steele,
saw we-all the time. See his advertisement.
sARDY's FERTILIZERS.-Mr. John B.
Sardy is now at the corner of East Bay and
Broad Streets, Charleston, where he makes sale
of his several Fertilizers, as appears from his
prominent advertisement. Capt. z. c. Green, Of
the house of Green, Walsh & Co., is the agent ut
Sumter, and will be pleased to iill all orders.
FnGARTIE'S BOOK DEPOSITORY Cat
alocuc No. Z names number of valuable and
interesting books. This concern keeps large
stock Of books, &c.. and is competent to supply
all wants in this direction, at reasonable prices,
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Is to be seen everywhere over the South, and
it il frequently asked what is Sumter Bitters.-
We will try and answer tais to the satisfaction
Of ALL Sumter Bitters is q difusive atimulant,
prepared from the purest Rye Whisky made ex-
prossly for this purpose for the PropsietoTs,
Calysia Bark from which Quinine is obtained
and Roots and Herbs Of Aromatic Tonic proper
ties. The !olmua Of which has been submitted
to and approved by the highest Medical authority
in this State.
The proprietors received their FIRST idea Of The
value Of this combination from the great success
it obtained in the prevention and cure OF Chills
and Fever among the troops during the late war,
who coming from all parts of the State 10 the
Swamps and Coasts Of The Low Country, where
it was thought almost certain death to sleep one
night. and wher by giving them Qaipine in
Whiskey, fevers were prevented and the health
of our troops kept up to the highest standard
This formula has been greatly Improved by the
addition of our valuable Tonic and restorative
Herbs and Roots combined with the best etinu-
liant. pure Rye wbiskey. Since it has been in
trodnced in the form Of Sumter BitteTs, Its
valuable Tonic properties and delightful taste
has commended it to hundreds, nay thousands Of
persons who have been tempted BY Its use
Reams of certificates Of its efficacy ee1ld be
furnished were il necessary. but its increaslsg
sales alone is the best evidence its worth and
popularity. Thousands of dozens being ee'd
now where tens of dozens we're previously; and
we only ask of those who need Delightful
Tonic, Appetizer and invgorator, 70 ftEIi eur
Sumter Bitters. For sale by Grocers, Druggists,
and Dealers everywhere. -,
DowIE, NOISE & DAVIS, -
PR0PRIEroRs AND Wholesale DRUaGIsfs,
CHARLESTON, S. C.
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FIRE INSURANCE,

From statement of premiums re-
ceived for the SIX months ending 3lst
Dec, 1870, on property insured in New
York city, We learn that the 'LiverpooI
and London and Globe Insurance Com
rany" heads the list with the larse
amount of sS2,920 7S, being 5000
above the next company.
This is very handsome exhibit fol
one city, aud considering that there arc
Nary-t,r> (92) other Fire Insurance
Companies in New York city, all anx-
ious for business, shows popularity
which must be based upon the utmost
confidence of the public, and unexam-
pied good management Of the company
Mr.. Chas. II. Noise is the agea 70,
Sumter.
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The "PAiS KILLER" rnay justly be styled the
great medicine ci the world, for there is no re.
gion Of the globe into which it has not found its
way, aud been lar ;ely used and highly priced
Moreover, there il no cline to which it iIas not
proved to nc well adan:cd Cor the cure ofa con.
siderable variety Of diseases; it is n speedy and
safe remedy for burns. 'scalds. cuts, bruises,
wounds aud various other injuries, as well as for
dyscntcry. diarriu ga I'D bowel complaints gen.
emily, it is admirably suited for every race Of
men on the face ofthe globe.
1t is very significant fact, that notwthstand-
ing the long period Of years that the "Paiu
Killer" has been before the world. it has never
lost one whit ofts popularity. but, on the CON-
.rary. the call for il has steadily increased from
it, FIRST discovery. a-l at no previous time has
the demand for i! been so great. or the quantity
male been So large. a. it is to day.
Another Significant fact is, that nowhere has
the Pain Killer ever been in higher repute, or
been more scIcr,l!y used hy families and iudi-
yilual>. than it has been here at home, where it
was first discovered and introduced. That the
Pam Killer will continue TO be, what ue have
styled it, TIE GREAT MEDICINE or THE WORLD,
there cannot be the shadow Of doubt-Provi
I jcrc. 4 dc rtiser
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SODA MATER.

DIR. a. J. China sree;s the beautiful
opening cf spring wi'h the music Of his
refreshing Soda Fount. Lovers Of 'hc
sparkling thir>t-quenching beverage,
may now reyale themselves u; his Drug
Store. We, and the rest of us, have
been invited to drink, and have no
idea O. sighting the Invitation.
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CHANGE OF FIRM.

The firm of Green & Walsh has re-
Gently been strengthened by the addl
tion of Messrs. u. f Hyde and W. II
Girardeau, an2 is now under the name
Of Green, Walsh & Co. The additions
are of competent and popular business
men, and with increased facilities, VIC
doubt not the prosperity and success Of
this eutcrprising house will be onward.
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AMONG THE INDIANS. Lieut.. Herndon tells US
tina. no trlbes Of aboriginees are found in the
deepest forests Of South America, from the Andes
tn the Atlantic coast, that d. not have and use
Doct. Ayers medicines and Lowell cottons.-
"TRExoxr." "SUrFoLx," "Boorr," are seen
stamped in large red and blue letters upon their
garments, while Ayers Pills and Cherry Pectoral
are among the treasures of their habitations.-
Their native soil furnishes them all their food
and most Of their remedies, but they suffer from
some Affections which must have the interpositon
ofhigher skill. [sentinel, Liberty, Va.
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ICE CREAM FESTIVAL.

The ladies of the Baptist Church will
continue their Ice Cream Festival at the
same hall this afternoon and evening
We have been gratiGed by the knowledge
of the success which attended their first
effort in this way, on Wednesday last.
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Sumter.

GS- The best application for fresh wound
cut, or scratch. is DAEDY's PnorRYLAcTic FLriD
1ls- The worst Coughs yield, as if by magic,
70 the wonderful curative powers Of DR.. Picrce's
Alt Ext. or Golden Medical Discovery. 1, also
surpasses anything else ever before discovered
for the cure Of Pmplcs, Botchcs and Ka>hcs on
the face also for Erysipelas, Salt Rhcam, and
all Skin and Scrofulous diseases Sold by oil
drugsi,ts. Send address to DR.. r. Y. Pierce,
Buffalo. N. Y, for pamphlet.
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MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS.

Miss Emma b. Britton invites the
ladies to call aud avail themselves Of
her new and beautiful spring fashions,
in Bouucts, Hats: Fancy Goods, &C.
She has a fue variety, and is prepared
to outfit lady with all those charming
little contrivanccs which 60 SO far to
make up her outside adoruing and
attractions.
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RI 00MINEIaN 1LL,) NURSERY.

18th Year. COO Acres. 13 Greenhouses. Largest
Assortmeut-all sizes. Best Stock! Low Prices! !!
Would you know What, When, How-to Plant
Fruit, shad., Evergreen Trees, Root Crafts,
Seedlings, Usage Plants, Apple Seed, Early Rose
Potatoes, Shrubs, Roses. Greenhouse and Garden
Plants, &C., 4. Flower and Vegetable Seeds !
Finest, Best collecton-Sortsand quality. Send
10 cents for New. Illustrated. Descriptive Cata.
logue-9O pages. Send stamp, each, for Cata-
loeues of Seeds. with plain directions--64 pages;
Bedding and Garden Piants~32 pages, aud
Wholesale Price List-o4 pages. Address F. h.
PHGNIX, Bloomington, Illinois.
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SOUTH CAROLINA CENTRAL.

The statement made by US, some time
since, in regard to putting this pro-
jected road under contract, was incorrect
in so far as it referred to grading. The
contract for cutting, grading aud clean
ing out the line OF road will nox be put
out, and it is hoped that arrangements
will be made for the grading at an early
day.
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@ The Jack advertised b Isaac
Mclaughlin, on another column, is Of
fne stock, aud was bought at the late
sale Of the Colclough estate. The oppor-
tunity to raise fine males is a good one.
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MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

The election for Intendant and War
dens of the town Of Sumter, held yester.
day, resulted as follows:
Intendant-E. C. Green.
Wardcns--L. P. Loriug, a. W.
Sudcr, Guignard Richardson, j. Z,
Suarcs.
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go- If you want to buy harness, Saddles,
Trunks, Valises, Bags, Satchels, Collars, Hames,
Chains, Riding brides, Martingalss, Whips,
Spurs, Curry combs, Horse brushes, Feather
brushes, Axle-grease Oil. Leather, Saddlery
Hardware, and all goods kept in first class
Saddlery Establishment, call at J. S. TorHAM 4
Cc.'s., No. South Front St., Wilmington, N. C
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beg leave to call the attention of the reader
to testimonials in favor of the SchDapps:
feel bound to say that regar dyour Schnapps
as being in every respect pre-emiuently
pure and deserving OF medical patronage. At
n events it is the purest possible article of Hol-
land Gin, heretofore unobtainable, and as such
may be safely prescribed by physicians.
DAVID l.. MOTT, 81. D., Pharmaceutical Chem
ist, New-fork.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Sept. VI fell that re have
now an ar,icls of Gin, suitable for such cases as
''-' DIR. J. W. BRIGHT.
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SEND YOUR SONS

To Practical School, that will train them for
active, useful life, md successful future. The
Institution that best accomplishes this, and is
largely patronised by tho South, is Eastman
College, Poughkeepsie. N. Y. Address for pur-
ticulars. H. J. EASTMAN, LII, D.. President.
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Unprecedented Success.

Within the past year 2eO thousand boxes Of
DIR. TUFTS VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS
have been sold, and not single instance is
known where they lave failed to give satisfac-
ton. Ii you would enjoy life, have Gne
annette and robust health. use these Pills.
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"Schnapps," is rene iy ir chronic catarrhal
complaints, etc.:
l take great pleasure in bearing highly eredita-
i,e testimony to its efficacy 4 remedial agent
IN the diseases for which you recommend it..
Having natural tendency to tie mucous sur
faces, with slight degree OF stimulation, regard
it as one Of the most important remedies in
chronic catarrhal affections, particularly those
Of the gcnito urinary apparatus With much
respect, your obcdent servant,
CnAS. A. LEAS, 81. o., New-Yofk.
26 PINE STREET. New YORK, Nov. q, 1857
UDoLrHo WOLFE. ESQ, Present: DEAR Sia: l
have made chenca; examination of a sample
of your "Schiedam Schnapp.,' with the intent Of
determining If any foreign or injurious substance
had been added to the simple distilled spirits.
The examination has resulted in the conclusion
that the sample contained no poisonous OF harmful
admix,ure / have tcen unable 20 discover any
trace Of tho deleterious substances which are
sometimes employed in the adultcration sfniquors
I would not hesitate to use myself, nor TO reom-
mend to others, for medicinal purp ses, the
"Schicdam Schnapps" As an excellent and un-
Objectionable variety Of gin. Very respectfully
yours,
CHEMICAL AND TNcHSIcAL LABORATORY. is
EXCHANGE PLACE, NEw-YoaK, Nov. 25, 1867
UDoLpHo WoLse. Esq, DEAR SIR: The under
signcl have carefully and thoroughly analysed
sample of your "Aromatic schiedam Schnapps,"
| selected by ourselves, and have found the same
free from all organic ornorganic substances, more
or less injurious to health. From the result of our
examination We consider the article one ofsuperior
quality, healthful as a beverage, and eaectusl in
| ias medicinal Qualities.
Respectfully yours.
(Sigu"d) ALEX. TRIPpEL, Chemist
FRANCIS E. ENGELHARD, 81. D.
For sale by all respectable Grocors and Druggists
UDOLPHO WOLFE'S EST,
% BEAyER-ST, NY.
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Domestic AFalrs.

The Brooklyn, New York, journeymen
house painters demand $3.50 per day on and
after Monday next.
Large numbers of members Of Congress
started yesterday afternoon and evening for
their respective homes.
Secretary Boutwell, viii leave Washington
on Monday for Chicago, to be absent about
ten days, on private business.
President Grant, accompanied by Senator
Morton and General Porter, left Washington
for the West, on the $40 train, yesterday
afternoon, and will be absent about week.
-Assemblyman Winans, of the New York
Legislature, the Republican who voted with
the Democrats to prevent deadlock in that
body, has prepared a statement as to his
action in the matter.
The President of the United States issued
yesterday a proclamation converting the
Senate in extraordinary session on the 10th
of May. The session will be for the con-
sideration of business which by that time
will be perfected by the Joint High Commits
sion.
The citizens of the District of Columbia
held their first election yesterday under the
recent act of Congress giving them terri
torial form of government. The result was
a Republican victory. A number of ladies
attempted to vote, but their ballots were not
received, on the ground that they had not
been registered.
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City Affairs.

The Knights Of Pythias yesterday con-
frmed the new Grand Lodge of Maryland
p. q. O. Berry was appointed in place Of
Philip Lowry on the Committee Of Unwritten
Work.
Hon. Thomas Cochrane had good audi
ence for his elaborate argument on the Phila-
delphia plan of local taxation last night. The
lecture was q most thorough one.
Hon s. Garfelde last night expatiated on
the boundless wealth of the great Northwest
its matchless climate, its enormous deposits
of metals, and its grain-growing capacities
capable of supporting millions of human
souls.
The thermometer yesterday at P. M.
marked 20 degrees.
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Foreign Affairs.

People continue to leave Paris in large
numbers.
The ramparts around Paris are rapidly
being strengthened
The Communist troops claim to have re-
gained some of their lost positions.
The insurgents are now bombarding
Sevres from a new naval battery.
The cholera is anticipated in Paris, and
many deaths are occurring from kindred
diseases.
-Thiers declares that the end of the cri-
minal resistance to the Government is ap-
preaching.
Fighting continues between the Versailles
and Communist troops, with advantages in
favor of the former.
The Versailles troops retain the advan-
tageous positions they have secured with
calmness and determination.
"A despatch from Constantinople says the
Porte intends to send large iron-clad feet
to cruise in the Black Sea.
The Commune has issued manifesto
saying that Paris is once more laboring and
suffering for the regeneration of France.
The artists of Paris have held q meeting
to protest against the destruction of the
column in the Place Vendome and the Arc de
Triomphe.
Engagements continue in Cuba between
the native and Spanish troops, and recently
the former have suffered severely in some of
the encounters.
-Advices from Versailles yesterday report
that the fighting still continues at Asnieres,
where the insurgents are making a desperate
and bloody attempt to regain their lost posi-
ton.
The Versailles troops have succeeded in
obtaining possession of Asnieres, and have
found that the suburb suffered severely from
the pillage and marauding of the insurgent
troops.
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CITY COUNCILS.
xhe Proceedings Yesterday.


Select Council met at half-past o'clock,
President Cattell in the chair
Mr.. Shoemaker offered a resolution increas-
ing the duties of the Clerk of Select Council,
in order to insure the preservation of docu-
ments.
The bill was recolnmitted to the Committee
on Law for completion.
communication was received from VIM.
II. Williams d Co., offering to pave Broad
street with wooden pavement at four dollars
per square yard, and guaranteeing to keep
the same in repair for ten years; and if at the
end of that period any portion of the pave
ment is defective, to relay it at their own ex-
pense. Referred to the Committee on I'M
proved Pavement.
A resolution to erect additional market
sheds on Girard avenue, after considerable
discussion, was postponed until the second
Thursday in November.
A resolution was passed asking the Legis-
lature not to enforce the purchase of build
ings on Tinicum Island, but to permit the
Lazaretto to remain where it is Adjourned.
Common Braach.-President HUM in the
chair.
A number of petitions we're presented and
appropriately referred.
MIR. Shisler offered resolution requesting
the Chief Commissioner of Highways to in
form Councils why the obstructions at Penrose
Ferry Bridge are not removed, so that the
bridge may be completed. Adopted
Mr.. Walker, from the Committee on FL
nance, presented an ordinance to create a
loan of $500, 900 for the further extension of
the Gas Works, with resolution annexed to
publish the same. Postponed for week.
The special order the Water bill from
Select Council, was called up, when Mr.. Hall
made motion that the further consideration
of the bill be postponed and made the special
order at the next meeting, and that it be
printed in Common Council appendix.
Mr. Allen, chairman of the Committee on
Surveys, reported a resolution directing the
establishment of wharf lines around League
Island. Adopted.
Mr.. ]. s. Allen called up the ordinance
creating loan of 81, 122, 600 for the extern
sion of the water-works
Mr.. Mead moved to amend by striking out
$2,122, 600 and inserting 81, ,762, 900.
motion to refer the bill to the Finance
Committee, with instructions to report in two
weeks, was carried.
The following bills from Select Council
we're considered:-- als 9 afll.l
A resolution directing the City Solicitor tC
proceed against certain telegraph companies
for obstructing the highways with telegraph
poles was concurred in.
A resolution of instruction to the Receives
Of Taxes relative TO dYfaulting clerks, amended