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HEAD QUARTERS FOR QOOD CARF . AT CHARMS' ^ [Late J. O. a I ? a file subscriber will keep 011 hand the COACItfiS, ROCK AWAY 8, 13AROU TRAVELLING To be bad in the Stute, embracing all the newest build to order any kind that, inny be wanted, i Jfiamess, double & single; Whips, Netting Alflo, CoacbinakcrN slock of ul Repairing in all its (tranche*, riroi, &S--AU Work June 3, 1854. ii-4 ' GREAT-SOUTH CHOLERA. ) dysentery, !- FOR ALL ROWEL 1)1akriiu:a. ) Also, Admirably adapted to many D: Menstr The Virtues of Jacob's Cordial arc too 1st. It cures the tcorxl cases of lHarrluvn. 2d. It cure* the irvirst form# of Jji/rrntiry. 3d. It cures California or Mexican Diarrhoea. 4th. It relieves the severest Colic. fith. It cures Cholera Morbus. 6th. It cures Cholera Infantum. A few sliort r.xtrncts from "I have used Jacob's Cordial in my family, t judgment, a valuable remedy.*' "li gives inc {Measure m t??ing ar>;c to re experience, and the experience ?>f my neighbors : for me to believe it to be nil that it purport# to Forme ' I take great pleasure in recommending this i diseases, for which 1 believe ii to be a sovereign ever tried by me." A. A. (i.U'i "1 have need Jacob's Cordial in my family, am thoec who have tried it, induces me in believe t of the kind, mid 1 would recommend its use in t Mii.ks U. r>ou:?ins, Cashier "If there is any credibility in human tcstisn above all other preparations for the cure of lio\ its favor coming in from nil quarters, it must be moat if not all other 'patent' prcparnt ions." Ca.-li "Thie efficient remedy is travelling into eelel into Russia, and gaining commendation wherev EST For sale by Wabulaw it I .yon, Abbeville C. II.; John Smith, Coketbury ; And by the principal Merchants and Druggists I J-et> 2, 1805?39 Gill J M /m. "W TH-i: "W K J fc- ?^ WE, The Undersigned, Euilders of CAUItL II. ?fc F. A. DEALE, are now prepared t< Vehicle in our lino of business. Give us u call pleased. EST Repairing Afca "\VE HAVE also on hand an assortment of Theae valuable nir-liglit Cnsen, for protecting an mcnt, transportation, or for vaults, are oll'eivd We will also make and send COFFINS to any Abbeville C. IL, January 18, 1355 H. L. JEFFERS, Factor & Commission Merchant, < CHARLESTON, S. C., .KttilfU ATLANTIC WHARF. To the Planters and Mcrchunts of Abbeville District, South Carolina; I BEG leftvc to adopt tliis method of informing you, that I have commenced the Factorage and Commission Business in this city on ^ tuy own account, and respectfully solicit a share I of your patronage. \ I flutter myself that ray long experience In | business in Hamburg and Augusta, together \with three years in this city, will enuhle me to serve you to advantage. r' I thank you for the ninny evidences of friendship and Kind patronage while engaged ns above, and as 1 liuVe now, after my misfortune, commenced ns it were anew, and pledge myself not to hpcculate in Cotton, or iu any wiiy involve myself, but redoubling my energies and j industry to promote your interest, hope to merit and receive a renewal and continuance of the same. I will attend in person to}he RECEIVING, WEIGHING and SELLING your COTTON-J JFLOUR, GRAIN, <fcc., nnd promptly sell as in, (itructcd, deposit proceeds in any Bank you may direct, and send certificate of deposit, or remit Kithcrwis^if requited. 1 will faithfully buy ybiir Ffamily Supplies, 'When the Cash is remitted, or the produce to ip*y for the same is shipped ; and here allow me <to say to you, assuredly, that you tcill.etijoy great >" , >advantaye by having your Good* purchased fofr 'Oath. m, I will attend to the receiving and forwarding of Merchandise, and as freights are cash, the Mine -Will be required. , 1 Will prottplly fortrard Account Soles, Bills ?rf Lnden, answer letter?, and keep you posted u to orices in our.market. rln fcliort, I offer you my services as.your .Agent in thh city, and promise prompt - attetr? tion to your ipterejft Should you favor me-with yonr patronnge, tand I hope you mill at Ua*t give tne atrial,) you F-. jiave only to ship your Cotton or produce Trooi your neoreat Depot on the Railroad, properly } marked and consigned to H."*!* JEFFER8, . Charleston, sending mo Bill of Ladeni wit.li let* * ter of iniiruotion; when all I have promised hjll be fulfilled, by r, . * , ^r Y.ohra obedient J , r , > P. H. Lk JEFFERS. 1 March 9, 1855. ^ .44 $t ~ J.'M.A SHABP, ~ fyklR PBA1EI AND GENEBA|? C01MiS8IOjl IIAGES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION! TOM PEXGES. Thornton.] largest ami most elegant assortment of GllES, BUGGIES, (JIGS, SULKIES, WAGONS, etc.. styles ami latent fashions of the Jay, an<l will n the most siip.-rli and <hynhle manner. Also, s, Buggy Umbrellas, Horse Blankets, &c. II KIikIn 011 liuiid for k?Ic low. uptl;/and faithfully done, at loic prices. warranted. _J?Z iy * EEN REMEDY! n s hbb .-m. wi^m ( CHOLERA MORBUS, DIKEASES. . < BILIOUS CllOLlC, (cholera infantum. iseases of Females, especially Painful uation. Well Known to Require Encomiums. 7 III. JI cur (a Painful Menstruation. 81 li. It rtli'-rrx Pain in Back and Loins. '.lilt. It counter aft* Nervousness and l)c101 h. Il restores frnyularities. [spondcncy. 111It. It dispels Gloomy and Hysterical 1 2th. It is an admirable Ionic. [Peelings. Loiters, Testimonials &?: md have found it u nio.st Hic-ient, and, in inv lion. 11 he am Wakskii, Jll.l.r.. of SllMf. lr... r.tni-l i:.. commend .laeoh's Cordial?my own personal iih] friends aroundiue, is a sufficient guarantee be, viz., a sovereign rw<!>/." Wm. II. ITniikrwood, rly Judge Superior Court, Cherokee Circuit, nvuluahlc medicine to all afflicted with bowel remedy?dccidedlv superior to anything else i.ijinc, Deputy M. of the Grand Lodge, Ga. 1 this, with all 1 hear, about it as a rcuicdy hy . hat. it. stands at the head of every preparation lie diseases lor which it. is compounded." if I he Bank of i lie Slate of Ge'jr^ia, Grifliu. onv, Jacob's Cordial must staod pre-eminent vel 1 Ji-eases. From the mass of testimony in very far in advance, as a curative agent, of A. Flkminu, tier Marine ami Fire Insurance lhink, Grillin. ! lu-ity as fastis Bonaparte pushed his columns cr used."?Georgia Jej/jftr^ouian, Jfn>/ 10, ";>U. lloBEi-.ts i A11.vms, IlodpV Depot; F. G. 1'akks, recti wood ; 1Iavila.ni>, IIaiikal ?t (Jo., Charleston, Wholesale Agents ; throughout t lie State. WM. W. BUSS it CO., Proprietors, No. 20 Hcekman Street, New York. b& r?m: BO w r\UES, liHUOIES, ifc<'., nt the old stand of M ? put up, in tlie very best and latest, style, an}* , price our work, and you cannot fail to be tly Executed. 3 It's Patent ?Iet;ilie Burial Cases. d preserving Llio dead for prolonged interexeecdinirly low for c<t*h. part of till! I)islril l Wir.xl THUS. M. CHRISTIAN, JAMES L. PEALE. 37 ly SiicriH 'S Sales. BV Virtue of various writs of fieri facias to mo directed, I will sell, on the first. Monday in April next, nt Abbeville Court House, within the lejral hours of sale 100 acres of IhihI. more or lew, bounded by O. Trible, Widow Webster, and others: levied on ns the property of llenson Posey, to satisfy the costs in cases ?>f Charles Murphy and otliers. vs. Hensoit Posey. 4 houses and lots in the village of Abbeville, containing respectively 6^,7, 4-f, and 1^ acres, more or less, all Well improved, bounded by James II. Cobb, Jane Alston and others ; levied on ns property of B. V- Posey, nds. the State, J. J. Lyons, and others. 170 ueres of land, more or les3, bounded by Catharine Mnrtin, Elias Bunks, and others; levied on as the property of James Banks, ads. ti.??? v..- ? ?> - ? ",,u """C . 2 negroes?Adeline and Jim?levied on as property of W. W. Anderson, ads. D. O. Hawthorn, TTnd others. 2 sorrel horses; levied on a? the property of'John W. McCree, ads B. L. Posey for 6. V. Posey.. At the residence of Martin Atkins, on Wednesday after sale-day, 25 bushels corn, more or less, 3 bushels oat*. more or less, COO lbs fodder, more or less, 1 bed-stead. 1 sow and 6 pigs, 6 fthoats, 1 axe, 1 chest, 1 pair pante, 1 vest, and 2 ?hirfc?, 1 plow and gear ; levied on under attachment as the property of Thomas J. Atkins, ads J. J. Devlin. Terms?Cash. TIIOS. R. COCIIRAN, 8. A. D. Sheriff's Office, March 12, 1854. OEIEHT CHAPTER 9. m r. mt, m , CO?ESBURY, WILL meet on the fourth Monday of ove> ry month; aleo, on the Friday in February, April, June, August, October, Decernbcr, at 8 . Feb. 18, IStfR.- 41 ly 5 BBT flOOBS; Iff AUGUSTA, Jin. " *> , w wa, J)iu>wuu ?. wv^ Broad Street, oppo$Ur Glob* Hotels DEALERS IS ^ Plantation Woolens. Blanket Ao., i . Silks and Rich Drest Gooaa, And Choice Falsity Good# .of ??eiy description. March .9, 1855.' 4^, \ tf l *?: Cmbbnge Seed, .. " . ()^ b'c ^e#jt ontl <iQa''ty><5an -** Bargains in Dry-Goods. GREAT REDUCTION! 1*1. STItAUSS, - - - - Cokesbiiry. f"J~MIE Subscriber respectfully informs bis JL friends and customers that be is uow in receipt of o N E\V STUCK of Fall aud Winter Goods, At greatly reduccd prices; consisting of a geu ernl assortment of seasonable Dry Goods, viz: l'rints. Ginghams, Moualin de I.nines, Merinos, Cashmeres, Scoteli l'laids. Alpacas, ]Stack Silk*, ete.; Kerseys, (feonjia J'lain*, Satinets, Cassinieies, and Broad Cloths; Blanket*, Flannel*, and Linseys; also, a full assortment of Hosiery, Embroideries. Itibboiis and <?loves; K EADY-M AI >E CLOT! IIXG, BEEBEII ATS and CAl'S, BO( >'1'S AND SHOES; HAUDWAItE, - i, uiiu uuvtbitirA at very low prices, and, for ('<ixh, at Market prices. Also, a vcrv fine assortment of NEGROES' BROGANS, SALT, BAGGING, ROI'E, and TWINE. M. STRAUSS. Cokesbury, OeL, 1861. 25 tf Just Received A T II. W. Lawton'rt Tin Store, TIN -l\. I'LATES of all siseaand qualities, for Sale Cheap. I will say a word to those who have favored inc with their orders: My Tin I'lutu has not ! eoine to hand, l>ut as soon as it arrives, their i orders shall be tilled with despatch. II. W. LAWSON. ' Feb. 9, 1855- -lu tf JONES ^LIVINGSTON, Attorneys at Law, Offiec next door to Thornton <L- Fair, A1315KVILLK C. II. ill. A. JONES.] [j. \V. I.IVINKSTON. FANS, FANS. FANS. ! i.' i*.. > : - i ? * - - - I u ikh'i sii^nfii wouni respeetiuny mtorm 1. tin: Farniers of tliis ]>istrict (mill elsewhere) llial lie has on liuno n lot <>f, un<i is prepared lo fill orders for, FANS for cleaning grain, at living prices. Applv at the Carriage :>hop. F. J. TAYLOIl. s7 Km&, WHOLESALE & It II TAIL DKAI.KIt IN* GROCERIES, PROWSKIXS & fllXFECTIONARIKS, ABBEVILLE, C. H., S. C. May 10, 18/i:s. 1-tf Notice. PKI'SONS indebted to the* Subscriber are request oil to call anil settle. It is utterly out of tlie question to let (JKOt.'KKY BILLS run. It is to lie liopeil that this intimation will lie Mlfliciuntly plain, properly understood and appreciated l-V all who owe inc. II. S. KEKIt. Jan.11, 1854. 30 tf | Tor ice. rI"MIE Co-partnership formed by X. and J. JL McKV< ?Y. on the- 'Jlli of November, 1803, in this day dissolved by 'mutual consent. All penons owing tlie firm are culled on to comc in ami pay their note# and account* before the first of February nest, as the business must be Bellied bv that time. 3S". MoEVOY, J. MuEVOV. January 1, 1855 87 tf John G. Willis, FANCY HOOT AND SHOE STORE, Trunks, Carpet Bags, ValiseB, Combs and Brushos, WHOLESALE ANI) RETAIL, Corner of King strcrt mid llnrlbuck'* Alley, nih'25 Charleston, S. C. William Calder, nr.ALKIt IN ALL K1NIIS OF ENGLISH, FRENCH AND AMERICAN 1U ED?C TV" Nor. 240 and 248 Kinfj-rtrcet, conur of Hand. m!i25 Charleston, S. O. E. H. Lane, Wholesale Book, Stationery and Fancy Goods House, Mcdical, Miscellaneous and Account BOOKS, in great variety, at tho lowest trade prices. No. 6 Hay lie street, Charleston, South Carolina. Nelson Garter, WHOLESALE DRUGGIST, No. 17 1lay tie street, SIGN OF TIIE LARGE YELLOW MORTAR, WHERE ho is prepared to exhibit a large stock of Drugs, Medicines; Druggists' Furniture, Phials, Surgical Instruments, I)ye Stuffs, Perfumery, Sonps, Window Glass, Putty, Ac., <fcc.t which he offers at the lowest market prices. mh26 Hay den, Brother & Co, IMPORTERS AN1> DEALERS IN Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver Ware, Military and Fancy Goods | North Eatt corner of King and Haul streets^ inh-25 Charleston, 8. O. Bollinger & Friday, Opposite Janney s and Hunt's Hotels, Columbia, 8. O. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Groceries, Liquors, Hardware and Plantation Supplies. Purchase COTTON and other PRODUCE. HT Deliver nil Goods at the Depot free of charge. mh26 W. BOLLINGER. | JAB K. FRIDAY. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District?In Equitty. John W. Moore 1 vs. I Amended Petition to John Rosamond and [ receive share of Estate. Sarah, his wife, J IT appearing to my satisfaction, that John Rosamond and Sarali, his wife, defendants in above case, araabsent without the \iroits of the Station motion"of IfcGowan and Perrin, Pro PeL, ordered, that said defendants do appear, end plead, answer or demur-to the said Petition, yithin three months from this date, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against tl^eih. W. II. PARfcfift&a B. A. 4. A n..? !li!. ' ' -l v/?tmiiji89i?*uerB 'uiiice, > . i* Feb. 42, 1865. v 42 * ?" 8m s PIANO FORTE, Tj^OR sails, entity new, apply ttt ? JD ' - a Mis. JAN3B 4, ALLEN, Abbovdu o. s,, &,a. " v . F?bnm*y ? 1885. '. 40 . 't|>' H "llF NOTICE TO TAX-PAYERS. I WILL attend at the undernamed times and places for the purpose of collecting Taxes for milDue West, Monday, 29th January; " " 13lh March; Calnham's, Tuesday, 8<?th January; Trible's, Wednesday, Ulst " Loundsrillc, Thurnday, 1st February; Speed's, Friday, 2d ' yV'urrviiton, Saturduv, 3d, " AbbevilleC. II., Monday, Otli, " Calhoun's Mill#,Tuesday, 0th, " Willingtuu, Wednesday, 7th, " Moraguc'8, Thursday, 81b, '' Tolbert's, (in the Itnnge,) Friday, 9th " Bradley's Old Field, .Saturday,* loth, and M..P..I. ITtl. Greenwood, Monday, 12lli, nn?l March 15tli Cambridge, Tuesday, 13lh February ; Woodville, Wednesday, 14th " Whitehall, Thursday, 15th " Cot bran's, Friday, itith, " C'ednrSpring, Saturday, 17tli, " Donald's. Monday, l'Jtli, " SeufHetown, Ti esduy, 20tli, " llarmore'a, Wednesday, 21st, " Cokeshurv, Thursday. 22d, and March 14th Deadfall, Friday, 23il February; Smithville. Monday, 20th, " Hubert's Store, Tuesday, 27 th, " Ninety Six, Wednesday, 28th, " McCaw's Old Field, Friday, 2d Murcli; Abbeville C. II. all Court week. Sale-day in April tin; last day for making returns. All persons failing to make returns on the nliove day, liable to double tax. All tuxes to he puid liy the tirst Monday in May, or executions may be issued. Property to be returned in the name of the proper owner. Guan IJjM.S, Executors, and Administrators will return property under their control. I'ersoiiR having transferred property between the 1st October, 1803, and 1st October, 1S0-1, will make it known to ine. All persons will come prepared to give the amount of Births, Marriages, and Deaths in I their families. Free persons of colour must pay tlieir taxes in March. JAMES MOORE. T. C. CANDIDATUHi FOH OFFICE. The friends of NIMIIOD McCORD respectfully announce him as a Candidate for Sherilf rlt the ensuing Election. CrJfThe friends of Capt. S. A. Hodoks respect lully announce him as n candidate for Tax Collector at the ensuing election. fy The friends of John 1?. "Wilson respectfully announce him as a candidate for Tax Col' Icctor of Abbeville District, at the ensuing elec tion. ?3^** Wk are authorised to announce the Rev. Jamks Mooi-.k as a candidate for re-election as Tax-Colliclor of Abbeville District, at the ensuing election. tST Tlic friends of JAMES M. VAXD1VER respectfully announce him as a candidate for Tax Collector of Abbeville District, at the ensuing election. Superb Painting. r|"MIE Subscriber would inform the public that *_ he is prepared to execute all kit -Is of 1'AJ^'J'IMJ, such ns iaiirti, Ornamental, Chair, Varnishing Furniture, Ac., in the best style.? Having procured the services or an accomplished workman, lie feels assured hi* work will please. Carriages mid Buggies painted in the finest style, on as reasonable terms as possible. Give ns a trial. K. J. TAYLOR. Abbeville C. H., Jan. 1, 1856. Administrator's Notice. npHE Estate of K. II. Cater, deceased, will JL be celt lied in the Ordinary's Office, Abbeville district,' on the first day of June, next. All persons conccr ed are hereby notified of the same, and those due the Estate are required to pay upsoon. Those having demands will present tliein dnlv attested, as after said settlement, the Administrator will pav no notice to such claims. WILLIAM A. GILES, Administrator. March 1. 1855. 41$ 3m Notice to Guardians, &c. ALL Guardians, Trustees nnd Committees, liable to account in my Office, are hereby notified to make their Annual Returns by the second day of April next, or in default thereof, rules will be issued against them. W. IL i'ARKEK, C. E. A. J). Commissioners Ollice, i Feb. 10th, 1805. ) Feb. 23, 1855. 42 Gt EDWARD WESTFLELD, ABBEVILLE COURT HOUSE, S. C.j RETURNS thanks for past favors, and respectfully solicits a continunnce ofthesame. He keeps constantly on hand, oMfeis own mnnufucture, a Largo Assortment of SADDLES, HARNESS, BRIDLES, MARTINGALES, 4c. Also, WHIPS, STIRRUP IRONS and B1TTS. Being a practical workman, he is prepared to make to order ull kinds of Saddles, Harness and Military Equipments, at short notice, and at as low prices as any other establishment. ( ^"Particular attention paid to all kinds of Repairing. June 3, 1854.. 56 tf The State of South Carolina, Abbeville District.?In the Common Pleas Britt ?Ss Cowan \ ' Attachment. vi V Thompson <& Fair, Edwnrd Jones. ) Plaintiff's Attorney. "V7"17"H-EREAS, the Plaintiffs in this case I t aia, on me twentieth <ii*y ot Kovember, 1864, file their Declaration against tli8 said Defendant, wlio (as 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 Declaration might be served: . It is therefore ordered, that the said Defendant do appear aad plead to the said Declaration on or before the twenty-fifth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, otherwise final and absolute judgement will then be given and awarded agsiast him. MATTHEW McDONALD, C. C. P. Clerk's Office, Abbeville District, ) November 20, 18fi4. qly ly -Cameron, Webb & Co.,. (Successors to O. <k II. Camekoit,) IMPORTERS OfT CHINA, GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, No. 145 Meeting street, ' Charleston, South Carolina, r tar Will supply Country Merchants with Goods in their line at as low rat^i as tb?y can buy in New.York, or elsewhere s,. n. P. CAHEROX, ) W. u WEBB, . ; -*Vf i'i . w. m. baok. 1 mh45 : ??? . WWBIW 8A8H88, BIIND8, ki*^ \ / TT A VINO the Agency of tk? jAKtt^AiliiioH ry in the SUtea, I am prepared to" fill orders for any Article Tn the line. Painta, Oils, GI&h and Builder#' Hardware, inieVery other article In the building liiw.*, . 216 Kingstraa^H^onhe WTibU. fm ' . TIN! TIN!! TIN!!! HW. LAWSON, very grateful for patron oge lieretofore onjyed, begs leave to say to hia friends anil customers and the publie generally, that ho has now, at his old stand, on Muin Street, next door to White & Bullock, a full and complete assortment of TIN WARE. In his store may be found:? Buckets?all shapes and sizes; Covered and uncovered ; Bonnet Boxes ; Bed-Steuiners; Coffee I'ots?nil sixes; Cake I* a n s ? n s s o r t ed shapes; Candle Mould f? ; Cake Boxes; Coal Carriers; Cnllendora; Coffee Roasters; ('audio Sticks; Dish Puns; Dish Covers; Dost Pans; Fat Stoves; Foot Tubs; i>iass urainers; Knife Boxes; Lanterns; Lamp-Feeders; MilkPuns; Milk-Cups; Money Boxes ; Molasses Cups ; MilkSkimmers; Muffin Kings; Marking Cups; Oil Lamps; Pepper Boxes; Pudding Pans; Pie Puns; Plate Covers; Reflecting Ovens; Shower Baths; Stew Puns; Sugar Scoops; Sugar Boxes; Tea Canisters; Trumpet*; "Water I'ots; Wash Pans; Water Dippers; d-c., ifcc. In short, liis stock comprises everything in his line, and he is not merely willing to *hoic, but will sell on as reasonable terms us can be compatible with the first injunction of the maxim "live and let live." Any article manufactured to order at short notice, and warranted to give satisfaction. f> " - vjuhu v iicrciiiiiiis win nna n n> tiieir interest i<> procure supplies of Tin Ware from liim, as he will give good articles at low rates. To the building public he would m.y thnt he is ulwnys prepared to attend to the roofing und guttering of houses, and will be tlinnkful 1 or any chance afforded him to give evidence of his ability to do guod work. Abbeville C. H., S. C., Nov. 23, 1851. 2'J ly CAUTIOX. IMPORTAT TO BEEF KILLER?. DRY HIDES will bo taken in Excli a nge for GOODS at Iv mtll'S O ROOERY STORE. Persons wishing to sell Dry Hides to the sub scribcr, ore notified thul they must Salt them well in the following uiunner, viz: Spread out the Hide on the ground, and cover it over well with Salt on the Flesh Side; then roll it up, and let it remain in this condition for 12 or 15 hours ; then hung it out in the shade to dry. ]Jy the above process, tbe seller will get more moit'if for /tin Hides, while tbe tanner will be able to Make the best Leather of it. HENRY S. KERR. February 10, 1355. -11 3m "notice tTTefAULTING STOCKHOLERS. OFFICE OF THE O. it C. It. 11. COMPANY, CoLVMuu, January 20, 1S55. ' OTICE is hereby given, that all stuck in the (Jrcenville and Columbia Railroad Company now in arrears, will lie forfeited at the discretion of the Board of Directors, if not paid withfn three months from this date. J. P. SOUTHERN", Auditor and Treasurer. Jan. 23, 1651. S3 3m A LL persons having demands against the A Estate of JOEL SMITH, deceased, aiv requested to present them promptly attested to the undersigned, to whom ulso those indebted to the Estate are requested to make payments. A. M. SMITH, ) . J. M. PERRIX. $ ^ r9' March 1, 1855. 43 tf FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! HpiIE Subscriber's old stand liav- . j |a X ing been entirely destroyed gsOTy* by fire, he hns removed to No. 1-12, IVcetiuoStreet. Corner of Wentworth, the stand formerly occupied by W. J. Gnj-er, where he continues his business in nil of its branches. He can offer to liis friemls a large assortment of first-class VEHICLES, composed of BUGGIES, SPANISH KITTEKEEXS, BA R 0 UCIIES, ROCK A WA YS, CARRIAGES, SULKIES. &.C., itC. lie hasjust recoivcd some choice FAMILY CARRIAGES, built expressly for his country customers. All of which he will sell chcap for cash or City acceptances. J3f" Orders promptly and faithfully filled. LEONARD "CIIAI'IN. Charleston, S. C.t Nov. 7, 1854. 27?6m 1 " iffit ^ LAND FOE SALE. I OFFER for sale n Tract of Laud, lying ou both sides of Turkey Jg[jj|t'Crcek, in Abbeville District, qbout five miles North of Cokcsbury Depot, ou the Cambridge road, containing OS4 Acres. About one hundred and fourteen acres bottom land, some fifty of which is mill-pond bottom of the richest and most productive quality; three nunureu ncros nne wooninnn ; trie balance cleared and in cultivation. On the premises ure a comfortable Dwellinghouse, having nine rooms, all necessary outbuildings, a Blacksmith Shop, mid n Fine Merchant Mill. This place is situated in one of the most desirable and healthy neighborhoods in the District or State. The place was formerly owned by Reuben Robertson, deceased, and is known as "the Robertson place." Pertons desiring to purchase land, would do well to come and see this tract* as I am confident, they will be pleased with it, ?s well as the termB on which I will sell. MARY N. R06ERTS0N. Nov. 1, 1854 20 If B. W. & J. P. Force & Co., f WHOLESALE DKALKB8 IN BOOTS AND SHOES, No. 21 Hayne tlrcct, Charleston. BRNJ. W. FOBCK, ) ~ ^ JOHN P. FORCE, V bkmj. oonlet, J - tnh26 ~ LAND FOR SALE. ? THE Subscriber, after this year is \ goiegg to retire from the farming Bllll apartment; after this year offers for sale hie Plantation, lying on Rooky Rirfcr, containing 150 Acre** ^ bounded by lands of^JowpB'F. EDUCATION! MR. JAMES C. CALHOUN, having beetf elected Principal of the Abdkville Maui Academy, will continue his services duriug th? next year. Owing to the great increase in the number of scholars, the services of Ma. MONTGOMERY, a graduate of the University of North Carolina, have been procured. A new and commodious Academy Will in short time be completed. The building is scr retired us to insure perfect quiet, nnd freedom from all things calculated to distractPthe nlten' tion of the scholar. The government of the School will be rigid. The morals and genera) deportment of the Stu- , dents will ut all time* receive spccial attention. Students will be prepared to enter the Freshman or Sophomore Cluss of the South Carolina College, nnd the greatest care given to their preparation. The Scholastic year will be divided into twor Sessions. The firat will commence on January Sth, and continue twenty-eight weeks; the second will begin on the second Monday iu Septemlrer, and continue twelve weeks. The Tuition of each Class will be for the 1st Class: Reading. Writing, IstSes. 2d Sea. Spelling, and Primary Geography, $14 00 $?? 2d CInas : The above with Geography, History, Aritlnnctic, English Grammar, and exercises in English Composition, - - '20 00 9 00 3d Class: The above with nil the advanced English Branches, 23 00 10 00 4th Class: The above with Lutin and Greuk, - - - 28 00 12 00 Boarding can be obtained in desirable farof* lies, nnd ut reasonable rates, either in the Village or country near the Academy. Although it is of the greatest importance Hint, all the pupils should be present nt the opening of the Session, still they will be received at an}' time during the terra. Students will be charged from the time they enter until the close of the Session, unless special arrangements arc made to the contrary. For farther information, apply to the Principal. JAMES C. CALHOUN, A. B., Principal, Instructor in Mathematics. JAMES A. MONTGOMERY, A. B., Instructor iti the Ancient Language*. December 14, 1804. 32 6m RICH AND ELEGANT AT HODGES' DEPOT. ROBERTS A ADAMS nre now receiving rich, elegant nnd complete a stock of FALL .-1 ND WINTER GOODS as can be exhibited in Abbeville District, to which they invite the attention of their friends and customers and the public generally. Their stock ha? been carefully selected in' the Iialtimor? and Charleston markets, and consists, in part, aa follows:? Ladies' Dress Goods; CASHMERES, ALPACAS, DELAINES, CHALLES, BOMBAZINES, MERINOS, SILKS, EMBROIDERIES, CllEMSETTES, COLLARS, UNDERSLEEVES, HA NDKER CHIEFS, ItIBB ONS, LACES, MANTILLAS, CLOAKS, LADIES' SHOES, GAITERS, HOSIERY, ULOVES, MITTS, <kc., &c. For Gentlemen's Wear: FRENCH AND ENGLISH CASStMERES, TWEEDS, JEANS, SATINETS, BROADCLOTHS, VESTINQS, HATS, CAl'S, BOOTS, SHOES, HOSIERY, GLOVES, &LC., <Lc., 4lC. t ALSO, TA BLE V:L OTIIS, TO WELLINGS, SHEETINGS, SHIRTINGS, BLANKETS, FLANNELS, NEGRO CLOTHS, SHOES, kc., <fcc. ALSO, HARDWARE, CUTLERY, CHINA AND GLASSWARE, BAGGING, ROPE AND TWINE, FAMILY GROCERIES, die. We do not pretend, in this advertisement, to give a succinct enumeration of all the article! we luive in store, but will take great pleasure in showing the whole of our stock, and confi ilpnt.lv h^ll^VP flip nunlJtn nf r?,i? ClrtnA* J -J J ? UWgCI.ller with the prices at which we offer them, will satisfy nil who call upon us that they cannot do *. better thnn patronize ROBERTS <fe ADAM&. , Nov. 10, 1854 27 tf Wm. Matthieesen, ^ WHOLESALE CLOTlUNG 1I0USE, **>/V No. 143 East Bay, corner of Quetn ttrat, Charleston, S. O. # if * A PROCLAHAtlOW. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, Ooi.i;mbm, Feb. 8th, 1855. By Hit Excellency JAMES 11$A DAMS, Governor and Commander-in-Chief in and over the State of South Carolina. ,y WHEREAS, information has been received ?**?. at this Department, that a murder wu committed on the body of Miehael Bird, on the 27th nit, by J. W. CLECKLEY, of St, Mathew's Parish, and that said Cleckly haa fled from justice: Notf, know yc, that to the eud that iustiea may be done, and that the said Clecldy ?nay be 'fi' ^ l>rouglit to legal trial for his offence aforesaid, I Jamks 11. Ai>ams, Governor and Command- r" er-in C'liief in and over the State aforesaid, do issue this my proclamation, offering a reward of TWy HUNDRED DOLLARS for his apprehension and delivery in any jail in this State. SaidCleckley is described as being about five feet ten or eleven inchos high, light hair, fair akin and blue eyes. Given under my hand and tho Seal of the State, *at Columbia, 8th Feb., A. D., 1856. JAMES. H. -ADAMS. Bekj. Perry, Sec'y of State. Feb^C, 1856. 41 t A BABE OPPOBTUHTTY. t , LYONS is dispfaed to favor those, whose old * ' clothes won't last them 'til warm* weath- ' er, with an opportunity of procuring handsome Winter Suits at Coit. Recollecf, you'irtl' go^ * ?? the balance of this month, the %hole gf Mireb; (that death-blower to cows and calve^-yimo^* * part of April to pass through, before voir can dispeuse with your old patched-up winter aril' oles. And if you don't think they, will laft you out, don't be backward, (modeety'in . wo- "> man is a virtue, in man a fault,) for by coming ' ' forward, \^ith a Jittle pioney, you oan get enough Wifiter Clothing, wjhootstrafningyour credit or making a single account to last you the next two pr three years. * .. ^ . 13S" t>on*4tel?B up the notion, because I? offering you^atfeh bargains, thai I am hmfjfonan, or extremely anxious to jelL 1 am doing it *x- , **# clusivelv for vour tarn stood. I have. of money fop my wan'Me, bat J winttojr*!#* ft i^Rjam wftb tbis Wint?jfitock | wife tpeafc- . 3 infr otofot tbe benefit omm? e*qu?mt*oees iI expect along In a short time, who o*nnct do *#* withoot it. Ho yoo seq, tho object it ft cb*f4- ' table W??, ?nd ought to b? eneoorsged,' ? . " ? Before I fo^get?I have just received ... '* * '