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Though now so bright aud sunny; But then, this eliunge is not ho strange^ . rv* lately had tome money I AVheroe'r I went, folks ran away, As if from burning lava I I eeemed a living emblem of The "L'oison Tree of Javal " Tis not so now?for all. I vow. ]%>ek near, like flies around honey ; Gli! magic change of fortune's wand? I'.ie lately /mil some money I I used to say some funny things, (At leant 1 dared to think so,) I But dead upon the ear they fell, Aud all away will shrink so 1 31 y mouth 1 never open now, Butall I 6ay is funny, j They'll even bring hysteric* on? i I've lately had some money I j j.iiougn young aud handsome, once I thougM That 1 should ne'er be wedded; ilatninns their daughters kept from me As from a scare-crow dreaded I Tlie Ugliest girl I could not move; Norher with hump and one eye; But "angels" now run after me? I've lately had some money f Oa any subject in debate, If I an Idea started ; ^ j *. iic w wits listened to, ami none j Cared how in scorn I smarted. j My slightest whisper now is heard? Xo more their cars are duuuy; They cannot act without my views? rve lately had tome inottci/1 | ~ " "ADVERTISEMENTS. * === FIRE! FIRE! FIRE I " ' "Ill " ? ouusciilKTtf old eland hav- _ 1 i i)f? been entirely destroyed 3*j' fire, he bus removed to . N o. 112, meeting-Street, * Corner of Weift.worth, tlie stand former! y occupied bj W. J. UnVer, where lie cutilitr ues his business ?? a>l of its branches. Ilcenn offer to bis friends a large "assortment of li rst-clu is VEUH'hR^. co!Vii>o??l ofU 11(1 /- rev v t> .i v/.e jt K1TTJ3REENS, BAROUG HES ROCK A \VA YS, CAR BIASES SULKIES. &.C., AC. IIo lias just yeceived enme choicf . FAMILY CARRIAGES, built expressly fo |,ia country customers. All of- which he will 8en rfmap for cash <>rCity acceptances. ZMT Orders promptly and / aithfullv filled. LEONA KD CUAAN. Charleston, 8. C., Nov. 1, ]8r>- j. <^7 6m LAUD FOE SAT.P ' IOFFF.R for sale ft T ract of Land, && lying <>? both aidf .a of Turkey Jjjl CW*ky in Abbeville Dif trict, about fivt miles Northof Cokesbury l'/epot* on the Cambridge road, containing /. 684 A c rc . " Abon* one hundred and fourteen acres bottom land, some fifty <if which is mill-pond bottom of the richest anil moot productive quality"; three hundred arrea fine woodland; the balance > -cleared and in cultivation. Ou the prenjUes are n comfortable Dwelling' f ho??, hftyimr nine rooms, all necessary outbuilding*. a Hlucksinitli Shop, and u Fine Merchant Mill. ' V This place is situated in one of the most desirable aiidfhealtby neighborhoods in the District or Stale. Tire place -was formerly owned by Reuben Hubert son, doouattcd. and is kno wp as "the Robv^rtspu place.' persons aoairittif to purchase land, would do *0*dtl<to come 0?d see this tract*, as I am coitnyJetfttbey will be pleaseil with it, as well as thq a y? \tfrms bn which I will soil. :; '* / *- ""-i " MARY N. ROBERTSON. - * Ppr. 1, 1864 2? Z. . : tf - f f; ;;^CATS! HATS! r|^nE Sotwc'ribers, having engaged_in the ? uuDiuw ui uiunuiaumring tlAITS," resp.-ctfnlly announce to tho citizens of Abbeville District that they are prepared to fnfnish -Any. article in the way of Wool Hnts, at short no-' tic#, and-pjry^.iae protnnt Mtejtion to all orddVs sent to tJiein. ^.Tneir llats. are of a superior ? V oha'.ity, and warranted to satisfy bH who try , tneni;.- ? >; , When large lot* of .lints ai'e ordered, they will he delivered by tft. , ? }' ' Good Fall.'Woo! t*keri in exchange for Hats, or n Hberal prictj paid when exchange is not ' 4fjfeiredD&&. HhoWi^TTiHes'nortli of Tnclrer'g Mil'.^Andorx\ ' dSrsoA Distrtefc & a . . ? - "iWfdr^B j-fcreviUe. Anderson 'District* 3. G, ' V-: >4*<1 * J* T.rlicCLl&L Ais D 4 Co.;. UM-'' * 86 8m ^ _ A,f)min iMratpr'? Notice. _ > first CHARLESTON ADVERTISEMENTS. DRY GOODS IN^ilARLESTON, S. C. Browning & Leman, J M TOUT Km* OK No*. 209 and 211 King-at., corncr of Mnrkct-at Charleston, S. C. Plantation Woolens, Blankets, Ac., Carpeting# and Curtain Materials, Silks anil Rich Drees Goods, Cloftkn. Mnntilliift Slmwlit Terms cash?one price only. mh25 THOS. n. MARCH. 1. 1*. K- 8HAKP MARCH &. SHARP, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, COLUMBIA, S. C., attend to the sole of #11 kinds of Mer T T chandize, Produce, <tc. Also, Heal and Personal Property. Or pure-base and sell Slaves, Ac., on commission.. Sales Room: No. 120 Richardson street, and immediately opposite the United States Hotel. Feb. 4 39 tf HATIJCY. DOnfiT.AS J- 1 Wl\pnon\r I 1 IX, All LT.&AlOVJi.'* , I wholesale anq kctatl Ko. si9 King-street, 3 doors above Q*orge, CHARLESTON, S. O. j. a- bailey, c. douglas, w. d. anderson. Reference?Jno. A. Calhoun, Esq. jan. 14 36 1}' Cameron, Webb & Co., (Succctsors to G. <k H. Cameron,) iml'ortkrs ok miVI- r.i.m un EtRTinwurinn .A'o. 145 Meeting street, Charleston, South Carolina, 1ST Will supply Country Merchants with I Goods in tlicir line at ns low ratca as they can buy in New York, or elsewhere. II. r. camkkon, 1 w. i_ webu, V w. m. HAf;e. J mh2fi WINDOW SASHES, BLINDS, &e. HAVING die Agency of tlio largest. Factory in the States, I am prepared to till orders for hiiv ui>fin1? 5n fl>? l!?o ALSO, Paints, Oils, Glass and Builders' Hardware, and -fcTcry other article in the building line. JOHN C. SIMONS, 226 King street, sign of 1lie Whale. B. W. & J. P. Force & Co., W1IOLE8ALK DEALERS IS BOOTS AND SHOES, I .ATo. 21 JIai/ne street, Charleston. BRNJ. W. FORCE, ) JOHN 1\ FORCE, >uexj. con lev, ) mh25 ~ CHARLESTON HAT MANUFACTORY^ 9..in TCiim A LL kinds of Beaver, Moleskin, Silk and jtfk. Cassimcre HATS, of the latest styles, nude to order at short notice. An excellent assortment of new ntylea of S.TKAW GOODS. Soft Travelling Hats and <3aps, always on hand. It. H AAV LEY. John G. Willis, FANCY BOOT AND SHOE STORE, Trunk*, Carpet Bags, Valises, Comb* and Brushes, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, Corner of King street <ind Horlback's A llty, ' iiili25 Charleston, S. O. William C alder, DEALER IN ALL KINDS OP ENGLISH, FRENCH AND AMERICAN Nos. 246 and 248 King-ntreet, corner of llaael, mli25 Charleston, S. O. E. H. Lane, Wholesale Rook, Stationery and Fancy Goods House, Medical, Miscellaneous and Account BOOKS, in great variety, at the lowest trade prices, j No. 6 Hayne street, . Charleston, South Carolina. Helson Carter, WHOLESALE DRUGGIST, V . JVo. 17 llaxpxe ttrtet, ' -SION or T1IE LARGE YELLOW MORTAR, "\7^HERE he- prepared to exhibit a laro-e Tr V stock of ^rugs, Medicines, Druggists' Furniture, Phials, Surgical Instruments,"Dye Stuffs, Perfumery, Soaps, Window Glass, Putty, Ac., ?fcc., which he offers at tho lowest market prices. mli26 ^ - 11 1 * *f Hay den, Brother & Co, IMPORTER?, AND DEALERS IS V?atchcB, ClocksT jewelry;^ Siiver Ware, Military and Fancy Goods North EM cortitr .of King and Haul tlreelt. ruh25 ' Charles ton, 8:C. _ * " ' - -1 a / J* M. E. SHARP, W. . SLATE DEALER AND GENERAL C0MII88I0H . MERCHANT, i ;*~No. 16 State-street, Charleston. Dec. 17?ly . P. M. HUSON, Agent * BDWABS WHSTFISIJD] ABBEVILLE COURT HOUSE, S. C.; RI'TfURNW tlmnks for past favors, and re'spectfullysolicits a continuance of the same. He keeps 'constantly on hand, of his own manufacture, &' Large Assortment of SADDLES. HARNESS, BRIDLES, MARTINGALES, &o.' Also,^WHIPS, STIRRUP IRONS and B11T8. Being a practical workman, he is prepared to make,to order all kind*of Saddles, LInrnessand Military Equipment*, at abort notice, and at a* low prices as any ,other establishment. ' |WParticular attention paid to all kinds of Repairing. ... 5? ^ June 8, 1864. . ?56 * ' tf" - i .i *. r* The State of&Soutli Carolina, Abbeville District.?In th? Odmmon Pleas Sritt ACowan - \ ^kaehment. ; ' ivi > v ' Thompson. <fc Fair, Edward Jon0*. ) PUintHTs Attorney. f>erceivc such n great margin between our 'rices an<l tlie Prices usually naked for Goods in our lino, that they will see Mint it is t?? their ndvnntnge to buy their Goods from us for Cash. A call is solicited, ns we take pleasure in exhibing our Goods to nil who may favor us with a visit. April 22(1, 185-4, 49 tf blanketsT blankets!! \JIUA ill ?t W AlUtEN. (Augusta, Ga.,)hnvc| -LTJL in store a large and .superior lot of Bed BLANKKTV>, front $3 to 11 pair. Also, Heavy Negro BLANKKTS, from *1 fie. to $1 60 eaefi, weighing from (5$ to 8 pounds, t:; tliev invite tlie attention of Housekeepers and Planters, Not 10 47 8m ~ "OOLUM HI A A1 )V~ERTT SEMTNTST FISHER & AGNEW& CO., COUBT HOUSE RANGE, COLUMBIA, S. C., DIRECT IMPORTERS OK Englisfy Hardware, Cutlery, <*11 IIS, &C.j &c. WOULD call the attention of the citizens of Abbeville to their stock of Hardware, Paints,'Oils, Window Glass, Ac. CONSISTING, IN PART, AS. KOLI.OWS, VIZ: Flat, lloitml, Square, Oval, llalf-oval, Band,Sheet and Hoop 1 Ii< )N ; Brad*, Nail?, Spikes, Tucks, I'ot-ware, Fire Dogs, Fan (Searing, Mill Irons, liolting Cloths, Axes, Spades, Shovels, IIocs, Tea Kettles, Trace and Wagon Chains of nil kin^s. Scythes, Locks, Hinges, Latches, Wire, Screen Wire, Cotton ami Wool Cards, Waffle Irons, Gunpowder, Blasting Powder, Percussion Caps, Patent Safety Fuse, Shot. Lend, Mill Saws. Cross-cut Saws, Wagon Boxes, Carpenter's Tools in endless variety, Anvils, Vices, Screw Plates, Stocks and Dies, Bellows, Cast, German and Blister Steel, Borax. Carriage Springs, Axles, lluhs, Shafts, Felloes, Patent Leather, Kiiatncllcd Cloth, Dash Frames, Bolts, Malleable Castings, Knobs, ' Laces, Brass and Silver Plated Bands, And Carriage Materials generally. Pure White Lead, Chrome Green, Paris Green, and Paints of all kinds, Window Glass, Putty, Varnishes, Japan, Linseed Oil, Spirits Turpentine, <tc. Their stock comprises the largest and best assortment in Columbia, is purchased on the very best terms, aiul will be sold at a small advance for cash. Orders, accompanied with satisfactory reference, will receive prompt attention, and all ^oods will be delivered at the Railroad Depot free of eliarire for tlrnvmrn ? FISUERA AG NEW A CO. Columbia, Oct. 25, 1863. 25 tf - Ramsay's Piano Store. MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Columbia, S. C. NUN'SACO'S, Patent Diagonal Tff HfrffC;rand *''nnoa? Hallet Davis A. Co's j U H \| u Patent Suspension Bridge Pianos, Chickcrings, Travers, and other best makerd' Piunos, at the Factory I'riccB.' April 1, 1854. 47 6m. A. C. Squier, Not. 208 and 210 Main street, Columbia, 8. C. Manufacturer ami gerieraifl^sbfetg dcnlcr in fine and plain FU NITURE, CHAIRS, PIANOS, WALL TAPER, MATTRASSluS, <tc., ?tc., nt low prices for casli, and all warranted for one year or longer. All kinds Furniture made to order, and all kinds neatly and promptly repaired. Also, Wood and Metal Burial Coses. .ml?25 3^? ' ? Bollinger & Friday, Opposite Janney's and Hunt's Hotels, Columbia, S. G. WnOLKSALE AND IIKTA11# DEAI.KRS IN Groceries, Liqnors, Hardware and Plantation SiinnliM Purchase COTTON and. other PRODUCE. MT Deliver all Goods at the Depot. fr?o of charge. nih*23 W. BOLLINUEH. | J AH K.'. FlllDAY. : < K M. H. Berry, FURNITURE AND CIIAIR WAREBOOM, No. 136 Main street, Colombia, South Carolina, xr tftKj - -x uui o cuiisuiuuy on iiami, ot tits own manuXV. facture and from soirc of tho best ninnufactorics at the North, a large stock of FURNITURE and CHAIRS; also, WALL PAPER, WINDOW SHADES, Ac. . . Being a practical workman, he is prepared to t^ake to order all kinds of Furniture in the besWnanner, and at as low prices as any other establishment.'- ' Please call and examinS before purchasing elsewhere. .* ' mh26 ?" ,|b/- ?; _i_? ?L George H. Cathcart, WHOLESALE AMD RETAIL DEALER IK FAMILY GROCERIES, Comer of'Richardtdn and Laurel streets, mh25 Columbia, S. C. i xrr? ?* . t nub, AUWilUia! No. 244,. Bend of^JClng street, "?jj^ . Charleston, S. C. IMI'OnTF.n AND DXALKB IK " 'French, English and, Amorlcan &S6bs FOR PLANTATION USE. Particular attention paid to Mournipg and Fancy Drew Goods. tm>22 ?. UK. CALHOUN, BOOK. 8ELL> ERj A-<% TV wholesale bf.tail DEALER IN FOREIGN' AND1 AMERICAN BOOKS AND STA$IOITHY, ; columbU, & c. " V; .... | >j* 0 .. I < Ab^^^,n' ' 1?^ATHIS4 ^ AUGUSTA ADVERTISEMENTS. NEW FALL A IV O WINTER W AS D & BUECHABD, AUGUSTA, Georgia, ore now receiving their Fall and Winter supplies of New ami Fashionable Goods, and will be prepnred to exhibit many novelties in Dress Goods, as well as a general supply of Household articles. They invito attention to th? following:? Paris, Sacquc and Opera Flannels, new shades. American Sacquo Flannels, both plain and figured; i -~.i *f?: -? ?i- - Ijlij'iH o tiiuiic. UVIIIIIIVB UIIU iilflllius, ail L'UIH., Lupin's black Bombazines and Mous. delaines; Lupin's Black and white eluillies ; Kich nil wool Paris, Delaines, plaid and figured ; Atnctican Delaines, all tbe new designs ; Very elegant colored Silk?, in Brocade, l'lains and Stripes; Satin, l'laid and Chenc striped Silks; 6-4 bigb colored 1 '<?|?lixij?, Scotch 1'laids; Black Italian and Tafl'ete Silks, rich lustred; Beautiful French and Knglish Prints; Ginghams, and Cashmere do'Kcosse; S?pvr??r Welsh, Silk warp, and Saxony I Flannels; I White crapc, Cashmere and Buy State Shawls; ..r ? i Edging* ; Besides a general assortment of Housewife nml servants' Goods. They rc?pectfull\ invite Families wishing to make their Fall ami Winter purchases, to give their stock an examination. Z3$~ Orders confided to us will lie filled promptly and faithfully. Angnsta, (in., Oct. 19, 1854. 24 tf "CHARLESTON' ADVERTISEMENTST TRANSPARENT WINDOW SHADES, PAPER-HANGINGS AND MATTRESSES! 177 King-Street, Charleston, S. C. rI"\IlE subscriber has on hand a large assortX incut, and is constantly receiving by the steamers, the latest patterns of WINDOW SHADES and PAl'EK-llANGlNGS, for sale wholesale and retail! Transparent WINDOW SIlADES, of every style nn<I variety, from 50 cents to $t? each ! French :vml Ainericnn PAPRlt-H ANUINOS, and RORDKRS, of the latest Patterns, from tii cents to $0 per l'oll. AI.SO? A large variety of CORNICES, Lace and Muslin CURTAINS, ]*amask and Satin DKLA1NKS, Centre Tawls, Loops, Hands, Pine, Venetian lilinds, Cane Blinds, Mattresses, Cushions, Fire Screens, ?ti\ All kinds of UPHOLSTERING ; and the business, as usual, attended to in all its branches. M A'lTRESSES?Moss, Cotton, Wool an J Hair Mattresses, always on hand, made from the hest material. Also bolsters, l'illows, Feather Reds and Palliasters. Call and see them?prices reasonable. To persons wishing any of tlie above articles to sell, ft discount will lie made. The prices of tliis establishment, arc moderate and uniform, and as low as any oilier establishment. II. W. KINSMAN. March 25, 1864. 46 ? "Browning & Leman," 111rOKTKRH OK French, British and German 209 and 211 King-street, corner of Market street. Charleston, S. C. rIARPETINGS?Ingrain, 3 I'lys, Brussels, CURTAIN MATERIALS, in Silk, Sutin, and Worsted. CURTAIN CAMBRICS and MUSLINS, in large variety. EMBROIDERED LACE and MUSLIN CURTAINS, all stylos. GILT CORNICES, in all the new designs. CURTAIN GIMPS, HOLDERS, LOOIV, TINSELS, Ac., DRAPERY CORDS and BELL ROPES, in all varieties. British and American FLOOR OILCLOTHS SILVER and GILT STAIR RODS and STAIR CARPETINCS. of all stylus. WILTON, VELVET, and ANMINSTER RUGS, in great jrarictv. PLANTATION WOOLENS?B LA NKETS, PLAINS, KERSEYS, CAl^. Ac. Red and White FLANNELS, SHIRTINGS, Ac., COTTON OSNABURGS, of all the beat Southern makes. English and American COTTON FLANNELS. French, English, and American PRINTS. : LINENS, of Richnrdson's superior make, for I Sheetings. Shirtiiicrs. Pillow fln?o? Damask?, Doylies, Napkins, Towellings, Huckabacks, Fruit Cloths, B. E. Diapers, Grass Cloths, c. CLOTHS, CASSIMERS and VESTINGS, of best French Good. SERVANTS CLOTHS, in all the shades of English Goods. SATINETS, TWEEDS, JEANS and LINSEYS, of all qualities and sryles. WIT1I A FULL ASSORTMENT OP RICH DRESS GOODS. In SILKS, TISSUES, BAREGES, GRENADINES, MUSLINS. Ac. BOMBAZINES, ALPACAS and MOURNING GOODS, in great variety. EMBROIDERS and LACE GOODS, of every description. EVENING DRESS Goods in Great variety constantly received. All the above are of our own DIRECT IMPORTATIONS, and offered at the LOWEST MARKET Prices. TERMS.?Cosh, or<City Acceptance iW The one price 'system strictly adhered to, and all Goods Warranted. BROWNING <fc LEMAN. Charleston, S. C., March 25. 1854. - The Sta^e of South Carolina.. Abbeville Tn the flnmmnn Plani "* A."M. BenBon ... 1 Attachment vt > Thompson A Fair, Wm. B. Lloyd. ) Plaintiffa Attornej-. WHEREAS, the Plaintiffs in this case did, on twentieth day of November,1854, file their Declaration against the said Defendant* who {as it is said) is abseqi from and withotit the limits of this State, and has neither wife nor attorney known within the same upon whom a copy of the said Declaration might be served: > > It is therefore ordered that the said Defendant do appear and plead to'the said Declaration on or before tlie twenty-first of November, in the.year of onr Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, otherwise final and absolute Judgement ~will then be given and award?d-against nim.' " - - ? * ^ MATTHEW McDONALD, a, C, P. ; Clerk's office, Abbeville District, I <* . - ^, Z~ NoVethfew^O, 1884. ' } qly ly cfay of M?roh, J85<^Kfe6foi^ Uke Ho. ticc, and b? govaraedao^ij|ly^^ fiJLrriM'r.T,i Si^SiAtidiii , .^Hf! HEAD QUARTERS FOR GOOD CARf AT CHAnmw jbfj* imi jmazjm. ?' [Late J. C. Tlic subscriber will keep on Imnd the COAC1IKS, ROCKAWAYS, BAllOU TRAVELLING To bo had in tlic State, embracing oil tlio newest buibl to order nnv kind tliat. mny be wanted, i Harness, double & single; Whips, Nettinj Also, Coiu'limakerN stock of ? f?* Rrnairinq in all its branchrx, /<ro ?&-AU Work June 8, 1864. 2" Bargains in Dry-floods. GREAT REDUCTION! 1TI. STRAUSS, .... CokoNbury. Subscriber respectfully informs his 1 friends ami customers I lint be ia now in receipt of a NEW STOCK of Fall and Winter Goods, I At greatly reduced prices; consisting of a gen oral assortment of seasonable Dry Gooils, viz: I'ruiw, Ginghams, Mouslin do Lnines, Merinos, Cashmeres, Scotch I'laids, Alpacas, lllaek Silk*, ctc.; Kerseys, (jcort/ia J'lain*. Satinets, Cassimeies, and Hrond Cloths ; Blanket*, Flannel.*, mid l.inseys; also, n full assortmciit of Hosiery, Embroideries, Kibbonsand Gloves; READY-MADE CLOTHING, liEKUE II ATS and CAPS, HOOTS AND SHOES; HARDWARE, CROCKERY, and GROCERIES, nt very low prices, and, for Cash, at Market price*. 11- - - ? X?- " - - - < rtisc, a vitv mil* nssoruiiciiL 01 .MAiltUl'^ HUOfSANS, SALT, HAGGIX.G, ROl'E, ami TWINE. M. STRAUSS. Cokcsbury, Oct., 185-1. 25 tf MOORE'S VARIETY STORE, Abbeville . II. rI"MIE Undersigned, very grateful fur the en.L courngcincnt. received during the few months lie li.is been engaged in business, calls the attention of his friends and customers to the new and splendid supply lie has just received. As n gener;:! idea of his stock, he may mention n lew articles:? FRUlTii, from every clinic and of all varieties?Lemon*, Oranges, l'inc Apples, Cocoa Nuts, Apples, <te., ?te. CAXlJlES?{Stick CanJv, assorted; Candy Toys, Almond Candy, I'iinlar Candy, Kisses, Assorted Temperance Drojis, ?te., Ac. NUTS?lJrazil Nuts, l'eeaan Nuts, Walnuts, Almonds, it<\, Ac. PICK I.Eli?all sorts, an}* quantity, and choice mialitics. J'/iESEIt IrES?Citrons, Currants, Figs, Iluisins, <fco., ?fcc. DOLLS ?Wax, India Rubber, Alabaster ?from ten cents to $'i 00. TOYS?Tin, Pewter, lirittnnin, China, Velvet, Sati<l, liellows, Tumbling, Wlass, Magnet, Box, (all sorts and sizes,) Drums, Itutiles. LUXURIES'?Tobacco, Segnra, Oysters, .(?. ..C ?l.~ ..?.. 1-?? ?-i:. ?? WJO.V.O ?. .-..c ?VI> ..vatwill lie served tip nt nil hours nnd in any innuner desired. WEDDING PARTIES furnished in first style, nt short notice, mid nt Colmubin prices. CHRISTMAS 110LIDA YS?Cracker?, ? f,.ll I... I) <i II? rr> i ? U1 - K.WI1IIIII 1 lirpUtlHl'S, Wheel Rockets, I'in Wheel.". Triangles, Serpent?, Sky R"ockett?, nntl every other combustible for ftin and frolic. In brief, his stock is full, aclcct and comprehensive, he having given his own personal attention to its selection, nntl he ngain asks the public to call on him, being satisfied of his ability to please in quality and prices. Remember the locality, next door to Laweon's Tin Factory. WM. C. MOORE. Dec 8 31 tf suupsonr &. garoiner, WAREHOUSE A>D COMMISSION MERCHANTS, M'INTOSH ST., AUGUSTA GA., continue the Ware*^ <s? jf 1 T nouse and Conimi-sion Business in tlioir FIItE-PltOOF BUILDING on M'Intosh Street, in all its brunches, and hope by strict personal attention to the interests of all who ma}' put business in their hands, to merit public favor. Orders for IJagoino, Rors and Family Supplies filled at the lowest market price. Cash Advances made when required on produce in store. AyHv U* J. itji'.iBIMPSON] [j. T. GAHDINEB. August 29, 1854. 16 t}m The State of South Carolina, Abbeville District. % TOHN AGNKR, who is in the custody of the Hlioi-ifF nt Al.lw..;n? TV..-:-. x t ... v. ?av?/vi HIV zyiobl iv;l| UJ VlltUU UJ a Writ of Mesne Process, at the euit of Absalom L Gray, liuvinjj filed in mj* office. together with a schedule, on oath, of his estate and effect*," liia petition to the Court of Common I'leas, praying that he may be admitted to the benefit of the Acta of General Assembly made fop the relief of insolvent debtors. It is ordered that the said A. L. Gray, and all other tbe Creditors to whom the said John Agner, is in Anywise indebted, be, and they aro hereby summoned, and hav?~ notice to appear before the said Court, at Abbeville Court House, on the first Monday of'March next, to show cause, if Any they can, why the prayer of the petition aforesaid, should not he granted.^MATTHEW MoDONALl), C. C. T. Office of Common Pleas, ) Abbeville Disrint v 90 8m November 28 18?4. \ NOTICE. T7"\7"ARD?fc BURCHARD, Augusta, Ga., V V will inform their friends of Abbeville District, and the public generally, that, anticipating a change in their business, the coming season, thtey are disposed to make large conc&aipos from thfhf former low Male of pri^ ces, in order to reduio'their stock to the lowest possible, point , '**"" lite attention of wholemlf:. dealers, a* well as cobatfHers, is respectfuIlySMl&Ued- v. Augusta, Deo 19- ... tf .' J IIAGES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION L PRICES. Thornton.] Inrgest and most elegant assortment of GI1ES, liCGGIES, GIGS, SULKIES, WAGONS, &c? : styles and latest fashions of the day, ami willl in the most superb and durable manner. Also, ;s, Buggy Umbrellas, Horse Blankets, Ac*II kind* oit liaiKt for Hale lowinptl)/ atid faithfully dour, at low pricr*. warranted. 1 lyr ClIAItLESTON CARPET WAREHOUSE.. William Calder T T AS ftlwnvs on linml I lie InnrA-if nn.l _L1 selected stock of CAKl'KTINO to befound in the city, viz:?Fine Ingrains, low priced; superfine Ingrains, Tapestry Velvet, Tapestry Brussels, low priced Brussels, ThreeI'ly Carpetiiigs, Oreon and Printed Bai/.c, Hearth Rugs and I>oor Mutts, Stair Carpeting and Stair Rods, Bindings, ?fcc\, ?fce. Matting, all widths. With a large assortment of FLOOR OIL CLOTH, from I! to 1M feet in width, for ltooms, Lobbies, Ac., without seam. Nos. 246 and 243 King-st., corner HaseL New and Wonderful Machine. WILLIAM STODDARD, Proprietor. rI"MIR Subscriber Imviiur purcbn$cd tlie Right I r..? ii.A I. / ? - - I"! uiv "l mmi-u lliroiina Ml IllC OIIIV Machine now invent?r?l, for KILTING and SHAVING SlllNGLKS. ItAKItKL HEADING, i A*c., is prepared to soil the Right of tin; Districts,, .oi- single Machines, at priccs sufficiently low to j make it an iii<liieenicnt. for pnp*lmscr?. The Machine being simple in its construction, j ami not liable to j;ct out of onlcr, is capable of Splitting and Shaving Two Thousand Shingles per hour?better than made by hand. It ts portable, and can ho worked by hand, horse or steam power. Ten to fifteen days work of n. Machine will make enough Shingles to paj price asked for a single one. Large induccniciitsnrcoffered to persons wishing to purchase the right of several Districts.? One of the Machines can be seen in operation in the City of Augusta, at Win. II. Goodrich's > I'laning Mill, and one also may be seen in a j short time at. Mr. J. Witt's Machine Shop, at r.ugviioiu v. Ji. TIIOS. G. LAMAR. Hamburg, S. C., April 2fl, ISM. 61?tf Cotton CiiiiH. IE subscribers, having had nine j'ears ex1. penenee, nmi given universal satisfaction to their jiiitrons, being now fully prepared with good iiiiiebincry and tlie best of workmen, fee) safe in sayiuu to the Cotton Planters in genertt! in this ami the adjoining States, that they eat furnish them with t lie best COTTON GINS-now | ifeade. They could offer a host of ccrlifieatea, Din, Deuevin^r me warrantee to be wilticient, they will say, send on vour orders through the mall or tlieir agents, who will visit the most, if not all the 1'lunters in reasonable hounds. S. II. <k WM. OGLESBY, Elberton, Elbert county, Ga. Feb. -4 3'J ly The State of South Carolina, AhhP.vill* liislrirl Tt> thn ?? VI ... ? ??. ^ it Mil/ j icua Willson ?fc Williams 1 Foreign Attachment. v* > E. Noble, Plaintiff's Jeremiah Shehane. J Attorney*. \jr~%7"lIEREAS, the 'Plaintiffs in this case did, 011 the fifteenth day of Norember. 1854, file their Declaration against the said Defendant, who fns it is said) is absent from and without the limits of this State, and has neither wife nor attorney known within the same upon whom a copy of the said Doalnration might be served: It is therefore ordered, that the said Defend-'ant do appear and plead to the said Declaration on 01* before the sixteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fift3--fivo", otherwise final and absolute judgment will then be given and awarded against him. MATTHEW McDONALD, C. C. P. -.Clerk's Oflice, Abbeville District, ) November IS 1R5J 1 J 1 -J 'J Tlie State of Soutli nioliiin, Abbeville District?In the Common Pleas Win. Hill & T. Alex'r Sale, 1 ... , . Jcrcpiiali Shehnne. v J 1>ln,ntlff'8 Att'yWIIEKEAS, the Plaintiffs in this case lid, on the twentieth day of November, 1854, file their Declaration against th? said Defendant,#who (as it is said) is absent from and without th& limits of this State, and lias neither wife nor attorney known within the same upon whom a copy of the said Declaration might be served: It is therefore ordered, that the snid Defendant do appear and plead to the said Declaration on or uefore the twenty-first, day of November, in the year of oi^r I^ord oue thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, otherwise final and absolute judgement will then be given and awards ed against him. MATTHEW MoDONALD. C. C. P.. Clerlt'a Office, Abbeville District, ) November 20, 1864. J qly ly ~ ?-? ; J. & J. D. KIRKPATRICK, FACTORS & COMMISSION MERCHANTS NORTJI ATLANTIC WIIAllF, * Charleston. Reference?Edwabd Noble, Esq. eep6' ? * Tlic State of. South Carolina.. Abbeville District?In Otdinary. In the matter of the lnat Will and Testa* rnent of John Oliver, deceased. ^juHRREAS, notice ha* been given to me. ' by some of the nex? of Kin, And lleirsi at law of John Oliver deceased, requiring tne paper purporting to;contain the last Will and: Testament of said;, deceased,, to be proved ia "Dno'Fowh of Law-:." Therefore, notieo isljereby given to Elijah, 07Kair?' Jamea^Oliver, George Oliver, Eliza^ betb Rohertsdn, Nathaniel jStinchoomb and i5u&anna}>,v)9tt jrife,,and Mrs. Sarah Terrell, tobe and appis? boCora mo either in person or by y A.ttoftieY, at ifCourtjof Ordinary lor Abbevill* pjbttfcV to b? bold At' Abbeville Court Uouey fia, th* tw*ntl-Affch day'of February next, at. "^hloh tirfie -and place the validity of tbe said. 'pipw winV tri^d.: * V c .. , y >*.' ', Give* wider my handand Seal of Office,. ?' 'V. 4this the twenty-fifth of N.ovembe, on* thousand oight hundred and fifty-four. WlLLl AM* HILL, O. A. D. Kftr. afc, SO * ' 1m " . f-'"1 . ' i, CHEAP CASH STORE. ABBEVILLE C. H., S. C. CHAMBERS AND MARSHALL, HAVE opened at the Comer Store of Dr. Marshall's Range, where tliey will offer to the citizens of Abbeville the Largest ami Cheapest stock of Fancy Staple Dry Goods. Hoots, Shoes, Hats and Cap?, Hard-Ware and Crockery, for Cash and Cash Only. Our profits are so small that we are not able to sell our Goods on time, and we are confident, aft elan examination of our stock, the purchaser will j