The Last Men in Beaufort, South Carolina
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HARPER'S WEEKLY. [NOVEMBER 30, 1861. 768 THE LAST MEN AT BEAUFORT, S. C.WHITE MAN. "The day after the Fight the Seneca and two other Gunboats, under the command of Lieutenant AMMON, proceeded up to Beaufort and found but ONE WHITE MAN IN THE TOWN, AND HE WAS DRUNK."—Report of the Expedition. BLACK MAN. "The Negroes were seen in great numbers, and, as the boats passed, came down to the Shore WITH BUNDLES IN THEIR HANDS, AS IF EXPECTING TO BE TAKEN OFF."—Report of the Expedition. POLICEMAN WILKES, noticing by the last Number of Harper's Weekly, that the well-known Rogues, MASON and SLIDELL, were about to Pawn some of their late Employer's Property at Messrs. Bull, Crapaud & Co.'s Shop, kept a bright look-out for'ard, and nabbed them in the nick of time." BEADLE'S MILITARY HAND-BOOK. Embracing the Official Articles of War—U S. Army Regulations—A Dictionary of Military Terms—Pay List—Rations-Equipments—Courtesies, &c. Price 25 Cents. For sale by all Book and News Dealers and Army Sutlers. AGENTS WANTED—To sell something entirely new and original—none others like them-the Union Prize Stationery and Receipt Package. Each package contains a beautiful and correct engraving of GENERAL GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN, 6x10. 75 Valuable Receipts. 6 White Flag Envelopes, in colors. 6 Ladies' White Flag Envelopes, in colors. 6 Buff Envelopes. 6 sheets Commercial Note Paper. 6 Sheets Fine Ladies' Note Paper. 6 Sheets Ladies' Billet Paper. - 1 Accommodation Penholder. 2 Fine Steel Pens. 1 Fine Pencil. 1 Sheet Blotting a Paper. 1 Gift of Valuable Jewelry. Retail price for the whole, twenty-five cents. Agents wanted in every city, town, and village. Call on or address, enclosing stamp, RICKARDS & CO., 102 Nassau Street, New York. Fine Shirts & Collars
On hand
and made to
order in any
UNION ADAMS, No. 637 Broadway, New York. Agents Wanted.—Something New. Articles of REAL MERIT wanted in every family: "Patent Honey" or "Table Manna—Sample by mail 25c.—Recipe, with Family Right to make it, $1. "Clark's Patent Indelible Pencil," for marking linen ; "Patent Match Safe," for vest pocket ; "Downer's Patent Hemmer and Shield ;" "Coffee Strainer and Economiser;" "Egyptian Cement," for family use; "Patent Work-Holder." Satisfaction given or money refunded. Address (with stamp) RICE & CO., 83 Nassau Street, N. Y. Devlin & Co.
We are this week in receipt of
large importations of choice
And have also added largely to our superior stock of ready made WINTER CLOTHING, All of which we are selling at exceedingly low prices. DEVLIN & CO., Corner of Broadway and Warren and Grand Streets. Winter Gloves, Undershirts, &c.
Our large stock at very low prices, all qualities and sizes,
No. 61 Nassau Street, or No. 175 Broadway. THE LITTLE WONDER. MARY. "Did you never, Julia, See it work before? Try it once, you'll surely Use it evermore ; Such a little treasure Ne'er before was seen, Oh ! 'tis such a pleasure Sewing by machine!" JULIA. "Isn't it delicious? How the needle flies! I can scarce its movement Follow with my eyes ! How it goes, like lightning, Flashing through that seam! Mary, dear, I almost Fancy it a dream." MARY. "Oh ! the toil it saves me, Merry little thing! Jumping, with its click, click, While I sit and sing; Lightly as a feather On it goes apace, Through the toughest leather Or the finest lace." JULIA. "My! how very clever Such inventions are ! Working just like human Beings, I declare; Tell me, Mary, dearest, Where I ought to go, For Papa must really Get me one, you know." MARY. "Let it be like mine, then, Julia, take advice; None that I have seen yet Are one half so nice; Some won't keep in order- Needles snap in two—Causing botheration, Spite of all you do. "Nobody but FINKLE AND LYON, in this town, Can produce another Equal to my own; I will choose one, Julia, With you, any day, When we pas, FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT BROADWAY." Skates 25 cents to 25 dollars. Everything in the skating line (except ponds) to suit all ages, sexes, tastes, and purses. CONOVER & WALKER, 474 Broadway, N. Y. Out of town orders attended to carefully and promptly. Two Gems Engraved on Steel. 1st. "GENERALS OF OUR ARMY, 1861." Nine Portraits on one Plate, viz. : Scott, McClellan, Dix, Butler, Fremont, Banks, Anderson, Lyon, and Wool. 2d. "OFFICERS OF OUR NAVY, 1861." Nine Portraits on one Plate, viz. : Dupont, Brain, Ward, Stringham, Paulding, Ringold, Craven, Foote, and Breese. On Proof Paper, 11x15 inches. Price 25 cents each. Sent free on receipt of price. Agents send stamp for Catalogue of Portraits. Orders solicited. Engraved and Published by J. C. BUTTRE, 48 Franklin Street, New York. Chapped Hands, Face, Lips, &c. Certain cure and preventive. HEGEMAN & CO.'S CAMPHORICE WITH GLYCERINE will keep the hands soft in the coldest weather. Sold by druggists generally. Price 25 cents; sent by mail on receipt of 30 cents. HEGEMAN & CO., Chemists and Druggists, N. Y. Ladies are invited to call and examine the splendid stock of fine furs and children's fancy hats now open at TERRY'S, 397 Broadway, New York.
PREPARE! PREPARE!
208 Broadway The place to buy Jewelry cheap. Enclose stamp for full particulars. W. A. HAYWARD, Manufacturing Jeweler. HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
100,000 WATCHES, CHAINS, &c , &c.
To be sold for One Dollar each, without regard to value, and not to be paid for till you know what you are to get.
Splendid List!!
100 Gold Hunting Cased Watches $100,00 each 100 " Watches 60,00 each
200 Ladies' Gold Watches 35,00
each
5000 Vest and Neck Chains 5,00 to 10,00 each 3000 Gold Band Bracelets 5,00 to 10,00 each 3000 " " " 3,00 to 5,00 each 3000 Cameo Brooches ..............................4,00 to 6,00 each 3000 Mosaic and Jet Brooches 4,00 to 6,00 each 3000 Lava and Florentine Brooches 4,00 to 6,00 each 3000 Coral, Opal, and Em. Brooches.. 4,00 to 0,00 each 3000 Cameo Ear Drops 4,00 to 6,00 each 3000 Mosaic and Jet Ear Drops 4,00 to 6,00 each 3000 Lava and Florentine Ear Drops.. 4,00 to 6,00 each 3000 Coral, Opal, and Em. Ear Drops .4,00 to 8,00 each 5100 Gents' Breast Pins 2,50 to 8,00 each 3000 Watch Keys 2,00 to 6,00 each 5000 Fob and Ribbon Slides 2,00 to 6,00 each 5000 Sets of Bosom Studs 2,50 to 6,00 each 5000 Sleeve Buttons 2,50 to 6,00 each 7000 Plain Rings 2,50 to 5,00 each 7000 Stone Set Rings 2,50 to 6,00 each 7000 Lockets 2,50 to 10,00 each 10000 Sets Ladies' Jewelry 5,00 to 10,00 each 10000 Gold Pens, 14 Carats and War'd. 4,00 to 5,00 each (with Silver Mounted Holders.) All of the above list of Goods will be sold for one dollar each. Certificates of all the various articles, stating what each one can have, will be placed in envelopes and sealed. These envelopes will be sent by mail, or delivered as called for, without regard to choice. On receipt of the Certificate, you will see what you can have, and then it is at your option to send one dollar and take the article or not. In all transactions by mail, we shall charge for forwarding the Certificates, paying postage, and doing the business, 25 cents each, which must he enclosed when the certificate is sent for. Five Certificates will be sent for $1, eleven for $2, thirty for $5, sixty-five for $10, and one hundred for $15. AGENTS.—Those acting as Agents will be allowed ten cents on every certificate ordered by them, provided their remittance amounts to one dollar. Agents will collect 25 cents for every Certificate, and remit 15 cents to us, either in cash or postage stamps. Great caution should be used by our correspondents in regard to giving their correct address, Town, County, and State. Address W. FORSYTH & CO., 208 Broadway, corner of Fulton Street, New York. N.B, We wish it distinctly understood that all articles of jewelry not giving perfect satisfaction can be returned and the money will be refunded. $100.-Agents positively make it selling (Dodin's) Patent Hem Folder and Tuck Guage, adapted for Machine or Hand Sewing. Also other Articles of ready sale. Address JOSEPH DODIN, 22 Duane Street, N. Y. Snow's Pure Confectionery, 200 Kinds, 623 Broadway. N. Y. Wholesale and Retail. Dealers enclose stamp for catalogue and price. CHOICE FURS. No. 49 Broadway. Opening at Retail of an entirely new stock of Sable, Mink and other choice FURS, in the most desirable styles, much below usual prices. S. GOGE, Practical Furrier.
Perfect Fitting Shirts,
Printed directions for Self-Measurement, list of prices, drawings of different styles of Shirts, sent free everywhere.
S. W. H. WARD, from London,
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