The daily phoenix. (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, January 27, 1869, Image 2
COLUMBIA, S. C.
Wednesday Morning. January 27, I860.
The Legislature.
Speaking of tho manner in which busi?
ness is transacted by the present Legisla?
ture, and the prospect of their adjournment
during tho present year, the correspondent
of tho Charleston N~etcs says:
"Tho Legislature has work enough before
it nt tho present time, to occupy it to the 1st
of March or later, unloss the two houses
have longer sessions or sit twice a day. An
old member of former Legislatures says tho
Houso sat only twelve.or fifteen hours the
whole of last week, whereas in former ses?
sions the House frequently sat twelve hours
a day."
That valuable time is frittered away, there
is not tho shadow of a doubt. Several re?
ports are su jmitted; half n dozen proposi?
tions to reniovo political disabilities aro
brought up; four or five merbein obtain
leave of absence, for periods varying from
one day to twenty, (of course, drawing pay
for the lost time;) the yeas and nays aro
called repeatedly; a few bills aro introduced;
and then, after a laborious session of from
two and a half lo three hours, nn adjourn?
ment is ordered. And this has been the
regular routine for forty days. On Friday
last, it was found that so many members
had been granted leave of absence, that a
quorum was hardly probable, tho next day;
and so tho Houso took a recess until Mon?
day. This is all very pleasant for tho legis?
lators, but is severe ou the tax-payers. Wo
hope these matters will be looked into and
a remedy applied. It is never too late to
mend.
Americans generally will rejoice that th?
acquisition of Cuba has at last become
merely a question of money. From thc
teuurc of the telegraphic dispatches on thc
subject, tho New Orleans Times thinks there
can be no doubt that Spain is not, only will?
ing, but anxious, to sell. Considering thc
great importance of the island to the mothei
country, and the immense revenues hereto
fore derived from it, there is no hypothesis
left upon which to account for this strange
and sudden determination, save dire neets
sity. This, of course, puts a different phast
upon the rebellion than that heretofore rep
resented. We may now more fully credi
the reports of the revolutionary party, am
ask ourselves the question whether it i
worth while buying a plum that, in a ver;
shoit time, will drop into our laps througl
its own ripeness. At all events, the conduc
of the Spauish Government in the premi
3cs, I aleen in connection with the late new
from the seat of war, would seem to iudicat
a feeling of hopelessness upon thc part 0
the Government in its ability to reduce th
outbreak. With these fuels before him, w
hope thal our great real estato agent, Mi
Soward, will not act too hastily, but will in
troduce a little of that diplomatie dawdliu
with which be dandled the Alabama nn
other vexatious eases during so man
mouths, thus tiffordiug the Cubaus uu> oj
poi tun it \ to eon:menee their America
career like good citizens by making a hup
saving to thej United States Treasury
saving they will fully realizo the important
of when they assume the duties of helpin
to fill it.
The winter ?11 Europa resembles our ow:
A Puris correspondent writes ou the Stl
"Tho weather still continues most extra o
di nal i ?y mild. Thc cafen on the Bonlcvui
are all open as if it were spring; consume
o? hocica iiutl demi-tasses sit out in the war
air in Hghl summer over-coats; truckspih
up with bouquets of violets pass ulong tl
streets; the skating clubs are one and f
frantic; tho sables and ermines of our Poi
??'-?y., tes lie at home in iguouiiuiouti hil
ni ; it is as much as Indies cnn do to be
thc warmth of lue tiniest of tiny muffs.
"Tho Paris journal:? try to console am
ti i?. i of cold winds and icu by telling thc
thu! in 1822, 1807 and further back, in ITS
I hu ! 'inperatnrc w;:s as unusually warm
it is this year; that in 1C92, tho Genna
inver lighted Huir stoves; lh.it in 101
1012 i nd IGOT, were likewise wonderful
mild; that rn 1538, the gardens were full
flowers in the month of .January; that
January, 1121, cherries ripened, and groj
in May; and that in 1172, the trees wt
covered with leaves, flowers bloomed, u
birds built their nests, while the little or,
fledged in the month of February."
The s mall-pox i s reported to bc very
vere in the Western cities, lt is assert
that tho number of deaths from this disc
has In en nnprcccdently great in Cincinni
Small-pox is declared' lo be an epidemic
St. Louis; it is Bet tirgiug Chicago, thou
nothing is said about it in the newspipi
and in Milwaukio the public schools!
the rink have been closed in conscquen
tm1, the shutting up of theatres, concert
loons, anti other places, whi r.? large ur
ber? of person.; assemble, has boen <
cussed.
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I11 Baltimore, Farragut wittily turned
In gb mi Grant, when tho latter enid t
"smoking was not ?1 vice or tho Adm
u n dd smoko," by replying: "Tho Gent
forgett t!.a; I am 110 longer a vice adnu ri
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Neusspajier, of
this week, contains a portrait of a gentle?
man .well known in this community, and
who may truthfully be termed a self-made
man. We refer to Henry P. Do Graaf, Esq.
The following is a brief sketch of his career,
and shows what can bc accomplished by skill
and perseverance:
"Mr Henry P. Do Graaf, tho Prosideut of
tho Bowery National Bank, of the city of
New York, at the opening of tho new year
was the recipient of a valuable service' of
Elate, presented by tho institution of which
o is the presiding officor. Tho Bet, con?
sisting of nice pieces, is of solid silver,
beautifully chased, and bearing n suitable
inscription. This substantial evidenco of
tho estimation in which our fellow-citizen is
held by those immediately withiu his sphere
of official business could not have been moro
appropriately bestowed. Mr. Do Graaf is a
living typo of that American energy nnd en?
terprise that constitutes tho strength and
promise of tho Republic, nud opens to tho
humblest lad tho vista of a brilliant future.
"Mr. Do Graaf was born at Herkimer, in
tho State of New York, on tho 24th of No?
vember, 1825. On tho 1th of July, 1810, he
left tho old homestead to learn a trade, and
for three years worked at ciibiuet-niaking.
After this, ho passed two years in travel aud
worked, meanwhile, as journeyman, and
then commenced business for himself. But
after four years' experience, having in thc
meantime married, ho became dissatisfied
with his slow progress in money making,
and the California gold excitement breaking
out about this time, ho assisted in forming
a company, of which he was chosen trea?
surer. He sold out his little business, and
realized enough to pay his passage to thc
lund of golden promise, aud, after a passage
of over six months, ho arrived at San Frau
cisco, strong, hopeful, but destitute ol
money.
"There lie commenced work as a carpen?
ter, but finding tho wages insufficient, bc
.started to try his fortune at the mines. Twc
months' trial at this capricious oecupatior
evidently dampened his glowing anticipa
tions. In 1852 he returned to New York citj
and commenced tho furniture business. Ir
the fall of 1859 he entered into partnership
with Robert Taylor, and secured a large
Southern trade. During the fall and wiutoi
of 18G0 their losses were heavy, but thej
passed through tho crisis without assistance
beyond their own resources. In 18G4 Mr
De Graaf again visited California, am
opened a branch establishment there. Oi
his return to Now York, after au absence o
six me,nibs, ho was elected Director in th
Bowery National Bank, and in January
18(58, was unanimously elected President o
that prosperous institution."
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An exquisito forbearance for the feeling!
of criminals is fast becoming a characteris?
tic of tho American code. Wo need m
longer laugh at tho privilege accorded Lon
Ferrers of riding to Tyburn in his owi
kunian and being hanged with a silken rope
now that murdorers are turned off in Ne)
York humanely stupefied with chloroform
But New Orleans, probably, leads tho va
in thc tenderness and consideration wit
which she treats her criminals. A trial i
now going on in regard to the murder <
officer Gebhardt-, in which it appears th:
an important witness, or accessory, is nc
forthcoming. Up to the present time, til
name of this party has bceu carefully coi
cealed. Though referred to frequently b
witnesses and lawyers, by common connel
his name is never mentioned. Whence tb
immunity ? Is a ruffian, or associate of ru
linns, who witnesses a murder, and thc
purposely keeps ont of the way, in orch
that justice may not avail itself of his ev
deuco in sccuriug punishment, to bo hai
dletl thus tenderly? To sr.y the least, sue
n man cannot bu a good citizen, and, :
behalf of the welfare of the commuuit;
ought te) bo exposed It is time justice toe
e)ff he;r gloves ami bandied such people
they deserve te> be. - New Orleans Timen.
WHY THERE is Te) nn so INAI <;n;.vnt
B.\i.r..-Know, then, that the real reason1
stopping this jeib, is that it was ascertain*
that the negroes of this District and vieil
ty-mule unel female-hail determined
be present ut all hazards, w hether the "ba!
was held in tho "rotunda of the capitol"
elsewhere. "Thc chickens are coming Loi
to roost."
I Washington helter- Baltimore Gazette
The body of J. F. Polk, clerk in Ca!
well's jewelry store, recently burned in P!
ladelphia, was found on Friday, in t
ruins. He was in tho twenty-third year
his age?, and was from Winchester, \
His mother was in the city set tho time
his death, she having arrive il on a visit t
night of the fire.
Finn AT MiuwAy, S. C.-The house
Mr. A. Middleton, nt .Midway, in Barnw
District, was destroyed by lire; on Satu.nl
afternoon last. The fire originated fron
stems in the second story. The; families
Mr. Lawton, and of a brother of Mr. M
! dicion, who were living in the house, 1
everything.
M Kine Y TIMES-Ten publies balls w
give-n iii New Yew York, on Monday ni<
j last, nine on tuesday night, and tho a
rage for tho week was about s-.ix for ev
twenty-four hours. New York seems
have bern bitten by the tarantula.
Young Sears, the richest boy in Amori
who has been attending school nt Soi
i Williamstown, was, it is said, killed on
! lu relay, while coasting, having slid :.gai
si rock, by which his brains were dashed e
A gang of counterfeiters were arrestee'
New York, yesterday, and the counter
[ greenbacks und machinery for countcrf
. iii", were found on tho premises.
Old Point Lookout prisoner- will be
joiced tei bear (hat a railroad is ahoul t(
construe ted from Washington, Md., t<? t
well-ktK wu locality.
STATE LEOISLATURE.
THIRTY-NINTH DAYS* PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE.
MONDAY, January 29, 1869. -The Senate
assembled at 12 M.
Messrs. Reid and Duncan obtained leave
of absence.
The House of Representatives returned to
the Senate, with concurrence), a bill to amend
an Act entitled "An Act to provide for tho
temporary organization of the Educational
Department of tho State," which was re?
ferred to the Committee on Enrolled Acts.
The petition of Simon Younginer, pray?
ing that Younginer'8 Ferry, over the Saluda
River, bo not chartered, was referred.
The Committee on Claims submitted re?
ports on euudry accounts.
A resolution was adopted, that all bills or
claims against tho State, having its origin
under tho Provisional Government, be de?
ferred for further consideration until tho
next regular session of tho General As?
sembly.
Tho Special Committee on tho Removal of
Political Disabilities, to whom was referred
tho petition of Johu T. McAlhancy, of Col
lotou County, reported favorably.
A resolution was presented, and ordered
for consideration to-morrow, that the Judi?
ciary Committee bo instructed to report at
an early day on a bill to protect laborers and
persons working under contracts on shares
of crops, referred ta their Committee ut the
special session.
A resolution was adopted, that oil claims?
presented by Coroners and other County
officers bo not paid by tho State, but by tho
Counties in which said claims originated,
and that tho Judiciary Committee be di?
rected to report n bill in accordance there?
with.
A bill to alter and amend au Act entitled
"An Act to orgauize tho Circuit Courts,"
received its first rending.
A bill to enable the Savannah und Charles?
ton Railroad Company to complete their
road, received its third reading and was sent
to the Houso.
Message No. 22 from tho Governor, rela?
tive to Executive business, vas presented.
A bill to incorporate the Citizens' Savings
Rank of South Carolina was taken up and
discussed by seel ions, and finally referred to
tho Committee on Incorporations.
A joint resolution, authorizing tho Gov?
ernor to employ au armed force for the pre?
servation of the peace, was read, agreed to,
and ordered to be engrossed for a third read?
ing.
Tho report of the Committee ou Railroads,
on n bill to authorize the consolidation of the
Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad Com?
pany aud tho Columbia and Augusta Rail?
road Company, was made tho special order
for Thursday, january 28, at 1 P. M. ,
After routiuo business and Executive ses?
sion, adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tho House met at 10 a. m.
The Committee on Privileges and Elec?
tions submitted a resolution, which was
adopted, that James A. Blnck, of Abbeville
County, claiming to have been elected a
member of this House, to fill tho unexpired
term of James Martin, deceased, having de?
parted this life pending the consideration
of the election returns, as above indicated,
tho seat of the said James Martin is still
vacant.
The Medical aud Claims Committees .sub- i
mittcd ii number of reports on pos/ mortem, j
etc.
The account of F. J. Cassidy, Special
Constable, was referred.
A bill to provide a mcsseuger for the Su?
preme Court of this State, was read and
roferred.
A concurrent resolution, that this General
Assembly will adjourn ou the 15th day ?>i"
February, at 1 p. m., was made tho special
order for February 10, ut 1 p. m.
The account of John A. Crompton, Act- .
ing Coroner of Fairfield County, was refer
red.
The petitiou of Robert McKay, of Green- !
ville County, for thc removal of his political
disabilities, was referred.
A bill to deliue thu rights of married wo?
men, was road ?nd referred.
A bill to charter Cherry's Ferry, over tho
Seneca River, in Goonoo County, was read
?nd referred.
A resolution was adopted, that the Com?
mittee on Ways and Means be instructed to
report, at as early a day as practicable, u
? general appropriation bill for tho fiscal year
! ending October 31, lSG'J.
! The petition of J. L. Addison, of Edge
field County. Tor the removal of his political
disabilities, was referred.
At ll a. m., the House resolved into
Committee of the Whole to consider a Se
I nate bill to niter and amend tho criminal
law; v. lu n a lengthy debato ensued, partici?
pated in by Jackson, Hyde, Whipper, Tom
linson, Jenlcs, Elliott and Moses.
The following members obtained leave of
i absence-Feriter, Stoebcr and Perrin.
1 At 4.40 p. m., tho House adjourned.
Medical Notice.
THE M EPICAL SOCIETY OF COLUMBIA, hav?
ing established a FKK BILL, by which all charges
aro regulated, and certain diflicultics having
arison in regard to tin; same, therefore, bo it
liesoloed, 1st. That all charges under the He
vised Foe Bill, adopted February, 18C8, und any
violation of tho saino by a member, ehall necessi?
tate bis expulsion.
Kesoloeil, 2d, That any physician who way
hereafter charge less than $5 for a ccrtiUcate of
Lifo Insurance, shall ho expelled thc Association,
That, for a certificate ol Lifo Iusurauco by the
family physician, tho same charge shall be mad'!
us thal . ?cacted i>v tho medical examiner of tho
Company. D. H. TUEZ EV ANT, President.
B. W. TAVI.OII, Secretary. .ian 27 1*
W. D. CORN //ELL, M. D.,
/* // i s IG IA x A A /. s v it o /;0X,
OFFICE .it r?sidence on Ulanding street, noar
i ?hiirlotto Depot. .lim 27 Imo
Administrator's Notice. )
rilHlS is to notify t* e kindred and creditors il
J. the Estato of IL B. BYSONEU, deceased, t->
prosetil their (daims on or bofore th?11 15th day of
PEUltUAKY next. ll. A. McQHADY,
Jan 27 wu* Administrator.
Ijooal Items.
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There is ko be an eclipse of the muon to?
night, so the alinanac-makers say.
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We have received from Maj. Du Bos-1who
was formerly engaged asa professor in one of
our educational institutions--several copies
of French papers, published in Now York,
for which he is tho agent. These papers are
on file in the Phoenix office, and the atten?
tion of our French fellow-citizens is invited
to them.
DBHOBSST'S YOUNO AMEBICA.-This live?
ly little magazine has entered prosperously
upon tho third year of its cxisteuco, and be?
come an indispensable visitor in all those
households where it is kuown. There aro
many other juvenile periodicals, some older,
some younger than this popular favorite,
hut thero arc none for the children that
goes ahead of Youno America, so we must,
perforce, believe it to bo the best, and con?
gratulate thu publisher on tho great success
of his little undertaking. $1.50 yearly.
Published at 838 Broadway, New York.
A wood chopper in Sullivan, Indiana, has
become wealthy, huviug learned of thc hid?
ing or burying of 880,000 iu gold during
the war, aud in a long search found it.
This paragraph may induce another
search for a certain sum in specie, which
was secreted by some of Sherman's men,
near a certain branch, a few miles from
Columbia.
THE BURNS FESTIVAL, -We left the parti?
cipants yesterday morning, enjoying them?
selves to their heart's co?tent. The follow?
ing ure the regular toasts, which were
responded to promptly and with a vim:
1. The dm/ me celebrate. -The birth-da}7 ol
Scotland's bard-our child of song; whose
soul-stirring verse moves tho purest im
pulses of human nature and strikes that
touch "which makes tho whole world kin.'
Soug-"Banting Hover," by Mr. Robert
Kiug.
2. Scotti aid-For ages the home of liberty
aud virtue; the land of Wallace and Bruce,
Scott and Burns. Her fame in literature,
arts and mechanics, claims tho highesl
place amongst tho nations of the world.
Song-"Scotland," by Mr. George Sym
mers.
3. The Land wc left-Whilo memory lives
her heather hills, her rocks and glenn, he;
rough, defiant thistle, aro dear to ns; wt
love her, though we loft her.
Song-by Mr. John Janes.
4. The Land ice live in-Owning allegi
ance to her free Constitution, as citizens wi
desire her prosperity and renown.
Responso from Capt. Bachman.
5. The President of the Un ited States -
"Well done, thou good and faithful ser
vant." W
Response from Mr. J. G. Gibbes.
G. The Queen of Great Britain-Lovinj
and beloved, under tho influence of bc
gentle sway, her Empire has experienced :
prosperity and progress which almost dwai
her glorious past.
Song-"The Old o.tk." by Mr. E. Hope
7. South Carolina-Her past without,
stain, her future rich in promise, may Go<
protect her from all her enemies.
Response frorn Col. Haskell.
And last, though not least:
8. The fstdies-Qo? bless them. Wit
them, earth is paradise, without them,
desert.
Song -"Green Grows the Rushes, ohl"
by Mr. John Janes.
Among the volunteer sentiments, wei
tho following, which were responded to b
Messrs. Haskell, Bruce, Sym mers, McKei
/.ie. Boyne, Oliver, Greenfield, Wallace au
others:
The University of South Carolina -Alum
mark of tho Slate. May the lustre she hi
shed over the literature of tim Stato nev
be dimmed by ignorauco.
Thc Mechanics of Columbia- -Their stroi
anns and manly art is destined to mako oi
city what she should be-the mnuufacturii
mart of the South.
Thc Uar of the city of Columbia-X shi
ing light among the learned professions
the State.
Pennsylvania-The key-stone State. II
energy is worthy of commendation by h
sister States of the Union.
The Treasurer of the Burns Club-Stead
honest and ready in tho discharge of 1
duty-a Scotchman in head and heart.
The Reren ne Department of the Gove.)
men' -The officers do nothing but tin
duly; yet feel it is very severe.
Letters were received from Gov. Sc?
and Gen. Bamford, regretting their inabi
ty, from previous engagements, to bo p
sent.
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A Connecticut exchange tells the followi
story of a boy who was sent from Groton,
Now London, Connecticut, one day last sn
mer with a bag of green corn to sell. 1
boy was gone nil day and returned with I
bag unopened, which he dumped on I
floor, faying:
"There is your corn, go and sell it yo
self ; "I can't."
"Sold any?''
"No," said tho boy ; "I've boCU all OI
New London with it, and nobody said ai
th' .g about green corn. Two or three f
lows asked me w hat I'd got in my bag, a
1 told thom it was none of tlicir busbies!
The boy rc m i lids US of business inen w
are to be found in every community, w
do not or will not recognizo thu benefits
advertising their business.
Messrs. Cyrus H. Baldwin and Robert N.
Lewis and William Beverly Nash were yes?
terday nominated by the Governor, and ap?
proved by the Senate, as Directors of tho
State Penitentiary.
Jeff. Ghee, who wns convicted some two
years since at Marion Court, of thc murder
of Darius Gandy, bas been recently par?
doned by Gov. Scott, on thc ground that ho
was not the actual murderer, and his par?
ticipation in it was by thc influence and
orders of white men who committed it; and
as a slave, he was not legally accountable.
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Gem tal Stoibrand has entered upon his
duties as Superintendent of the Peniten?
tiary.
CASH.- -Our terms aro strictly ensb-no
exceptions. I!' an advertisement is io bo
inserted, hand over the money; if a paper is
subscribed for, the money must accompany
the order-otherwise no attention will bo
paid to them. This rule will be adhered to.
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FAST AND. CHEAP PRINTING.-Wo havo
added a fast card press-of the Degener Sc
Weiler patent-to the machinery of the
Phoenix office; and have also madeadditions
to our slock of fancy type, cards, paper, etc.
Persons in want of any styles of book and
job printing, are invited to cull and examine
samples and prices. Cards printed at short
notice, and at prices varying from $;1.50 to
SH) per thousand.
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MAU ARRANGEMENTS.-The post office is
open during the week from S}.? a.m. to G p.
m. On Sundays, from 4 to 5 p. m. Tho
Charleston and Western mails are open for
delivery at 5 p. m., und close ut 8}? p. m.
Charleston night mail open 8,l.< n. m., close
4,,.< p. m. Northern open for delivery 2
p. m., closo a. m. Greenville open for
delivery 5 p. m., close S.'.i'p. m.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special attention
is called to tho following advertisements,
published for tho first time this morning:
.Tames Brown-Oils.
D. H. Trezevant-Medical Notice.
W. D. Cornwell-Physician and Surgeon.
R. A. Mc Grady-Administrator's Notice.
E. E. Jackson-Garden Seeds.
Gregg, Palmer & Co.-Insurance.
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NEW YORK, August 7, 18G8.
MR. EDITOR: Several of your correspond?
ents, very old and respectable no doubt, seem
to bo wonderfully exercised as to tho origin
of our PLANTATION BITTERS. So long as
these Bitters are all that wo represent them
to be, we do not know that it makes any
difference from whom they come, or from
whence they originated; but for the infor?
mation of the public generally, and old
Capt. Wents in particular, we will say that
he told the truth, and that these Bitters
originated in tho West India Islands-that
mauy of tho ingredients have been favora?
bly used for over a century, but that our
combination of Calisaya is entirely new, and
our own. The rum and other materials aro
the same, and as your correspondent says,
ii better [Jitters and Tonic is not made. Wo
recommend them particularly for dyspep?
tics, fever and ague, debility, loss of appe?
tite, and in all eases where a tonic and
stimulant is required.
P. H. DRAKE, A Co.,
21 Park Row, N. Y.
MAGNOLIA WATEK-Superior to the best
imported Gri man Cologne, and sold at half
the price. ' ' J22Ut3
Oils, Oils, Oils.
PURE SPERM OIL,
'.'ure bind "
Pare Neatafuot Oil,
Pare straits
Ru rc Polar "
Turo Spindle
Pure Linseed "
Puru Roiled "
No. 1 Kerosene "
and tho Singer Sewing Machine Oil, for aaloat lha
Paint and Oil Store of JAMES BROWN.
San ll a
>'. AP ?W COI
limpet ?&2sH> s
m hm I
.Tan Ti
Pebble Glasses.
THU undersigned has received and
tw^Ss^.wii keep on hand u supply of thoso
celebrated PEBBLE GLASSES, with steel frames,
al thc low rate of fl per pair.
Jan 203 I SUI /.BA O HER.
U: .mond Ham3, &C.
miERCES "Davis Jr.'; DIAMOND HAMS, tho
JL A mor ?can Westphalia,
Tierces "Orango brand fl mis a good article,
" Brcaltfaet Bacon, .'.c., received and for
salo hv O. ll. BALDWIN.
Jan 20