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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16
To THE PATRONS "F
TIE AUGUSTA MIRROR

Herewith The subscribers to the Augusta
Mirror will receive the frs, number os the
FAMILY CouPASioS AND LADIES MIR
Ros, with which work the forInes has been
uni,ed. The editor of the Mirror hopes
this arrangement will meet the cordial aP-
probation Of his former lricnds aud patrons
whose interest he has desired io pro-
mote not less than his own--aud that those
who have heretofore encouraged his indl-
yi.'sa. efforts, will continue 10 sustain tim
:, ua new association. by which he l. ena-
sbiSn' = promise iirm much richer ln''
alent for their patronage.
The chief aim "f the editor "f the Mir
roy has beeu To afford The southern public
q. a.iitterary journal which should be worthy
their patronage and support. aud thus To
divert portion ofihe Immense sum winch
goes auuuallyio The supprv Of narihern PEE
TioticdIs inio as proper channel. and APP
ply il 10 It's mere leg,li,naie purfose-lhe
Development asd encouragement al genius
aud talent of our own people, With this
view he has effected an union with The
Companiun, by which the literary reSour-
ces Of our section will be in great mens-
ure concentrated in The support ~ one re
speciabie magG-iae. nnd the labor and cn!.i
tal which has heretofore been cmployed
in the publication and conduct Of The two
works, viii! bc united in the advancement
ola siuclc enterprise. l, now only re-
mains for the sincere friends OF southern
literature TO l"nd their o-nparaii0n 10 in-
sure the accomplishment OF so desirable an
object. If the Mirror has heretofore found
favor. united with the Companion il now
has sill higher claims, and II is 20 he no.
ped will receive not only the continued
pairnnag. of i,s former friends, but will by
lis alliance with the Companion ind lis
way TO every southern fircsidc where iilcra-
ture is cherished, and Introduce lis cores
ponden,s to every family circle. The an
considerable increase of price is more Than
compensated for by the increase nf matter
in n mnrc durable and attractive form !;
while the character OF the contents. being
made up entirely OF original articles frW'
the NOS, y rpuiar writers nf the iay, X "a
consideration which Will not eSe>'e the
attention of The literary puhli"
The accompanying nuy,'et OF me ,nhi-
uauiop is sent 10 al lbrsGhscrI''rrs ." ihe
Mirror. each Of whu.~ wiil I've regarded as
pa,ron # the .niled works. unleSs The
number is rp,dfued by the l5;h of 'he pre-
sen. moptf. when the Fcbuary number.
with The back uunbers nf the present vol
une will bc sclit 10 their address, and the
work continued regularly and promptly
,heSeaiter.
The concluding chapters Of Barnaby
Puige' which was in cnmr,r %! pnbiica-
iioa on the cover Of the Mirror. will soou
be printed aud furnished TO the Mirror sub
scribers, in form corresponding @i,.' tha,
work, so that the entire story may be bound
with the volume jus, closed.
sisl9sa wh., have paid in advance for
,lsc ssTer wiil be credited on The hooks
ol tta E.5shrauou. aud ,hose in arrears
i win ssls Ii psS trsent To Mr.. B. r. GRIFFIN,
4 ,uhlishs ssf sIfes ConipurIon.
r. THOMPSON,
I'D. augusta Miuor.
SiAcoN. 1872.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16
MEANS OF RENEWING POOR LANDS.

II i,a we'll established fact. that any lot
of pour land mlv he curiched 10 almost
any "xtrn, by planting il from year TO
wear with sweet potatoes and turning III
the whole crop oi vines every autumn:
he, our planters Try the experiment aud
satisfy themselves. Select piece OF
vour old fields and be willing 10 incur 'lic
trivial expense OF sced and planting.
How soon cun you reclaim nj! your old
pine fields which now make such an
uusishriy appearance among our best
plaulalious.-Harren ~. c. Reporter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16
.5esU Fsgis s. GE'issser Goods
JOHN ID. EG. RaskslS,

NT AS Justreceiyed from New fork, his Fal!
ID aud Winter snppiy--!,s r'ncs couipris-
cs QUE OF the most complete asSoriilenis oi
STAPLE * FANCY.
/ FOREIGN y pOAEH TIC DRY GOODS.
that can be found any where. oi hts former
customers he asks tie o.'pnrluniiy "show them
his practical thank, tor ,iscIr patronage; nud to
Ilios. who are accusruIcd ,n seek IN other mar
keis for what ni S.y!e aud tassion or ioio priee,
they expect motifs Hamburg he would beg icq"c
10 say. lha, by calling. they will give him the
pleasure To show iha, muIe cn'ife assortment
ollhe best and most Fashionable Goods, oi every
variety. is not 10 be found he has now on hand
4u0 pieces American Prints.
eco :. French and Enslisii do
so twiled Il plain Scoict Ginghauas,
80 bales brown Shlr,ings u Sheenuss.
6 cases blcached do do
6 bales Lnseys & Plains. for nrgro clothes.
Ceases K.rseys. aud ! oil cheap sAtiiielt,
for dp
so pieces neavy DufTil * Twird Blankets.
Alark,iaw &; i0-i. li.-i. I2-i. Il ii-i " hii'
ucy BIunkets.
ll-i, l2-i, u IA, extra Bath WOOL, Ribbon
bound Blankets,
Tickings. Drilings. and co!ored { J.,on
Goods by the bale,
Super black IL mixed Sa:lneits and h' iac-
Ky jrans,
60 pieces Irish Linens aud Long Lawns.
BIRDS Eye, 81 -. -, lO-i, u ia table
Diaperl
Brown i colored Table Il Piano Covers,
Fine wool dye nnd Frencl. black Cloths.
a. blue, invisible green * mixed DO
Black, blue black. fancy co!orrd Y mIx'd
Doe Skin Ca.slmeres.
Plain aud figured salin. Sergc de Rome. Al
bert Cord. Gimme ". Velvet Ves!'ugs.
piain suiped and printed BalZar;nes. new
and beautiful article for Ladies' Dresses,
Bon,bIsin. Mern"'s. ani Muslin dc LlIncs,
% in & A. MStlconi Luics,rIng,
81 & A. Gro de Rhine.
Black und blue black li2ured Silks,
Blue black Gro Airiqae,
2nd Mourning do
Gro d .Annurc. and Rep. Silks,
Back Pckn and striped Chiric u Glace do
Plain s. E.ureI .alins " Bonnet Silks,
With eyer, new style III market, PLAIN strip
I'd and 4; nrcd.
Thread 81 Lac, Edgins. IL inseriinss. with
Il ueueI 1 assortment oi ali Aindsui Lace
Goods.
New and Fashionable fine Paris work'd Col
lars,
Bonnc,s. n variety oi the hest & newest styles
Silk. FIorrnce. aud Straw.
T.. & ~ heas, ehsDseaaie Silk SbaWis.
Sct, S; piaid wn0i aud Ch'nic silk do
Chin.c scaris * lancy six nI.awis,
White y biucl, Sik Hose j 4 licse, French
and Eneii-h
OfGicycs. Hosiery. Ribbons. Braids. Tapes.
Cold iin,ti.lg. rn.Ee.. Collars. Scaris.
Hdhl.. y. - general Nsrleiy,
1000 pieces Paper l!angi"gs.
Scoich Gina hams. Cambric II Silk Umbrellas.
White & blu, '4d Litter Il Cap Paper.
Enyelop,.. ana all kinds o!Papcr used III Print
ins Offices.
Printing Psprr Of any size End qualify. fur
ui-hcd At ihe lowest rsic snd "Iders ;or
any Quan;ily E::-i .n sli"r, no;ce,
Also.
The above. with a.uos. every variety "f aY'
c!cs u-uriy kept IN D,, sou! store. w
sale ~ Rciai in qualities 10 sui, puIe,a'II'.s, =,
Merchants from ia" country IRE '''''" W
call and rxalriuc las assortment. ,o
Hamburg. Nov. |. i-4l. -ulHo ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16
CULTURE oy SILK.

We are glad to see 'hnt Tennessee is
beginning 10 take an interest in the cul-
lure of silk. The Agricultural Society of
Davidson is worthy OF all praise. Ala late
meeting OF The Society premiums were
awarded for five yards nl silk velvet. five
wards OF plain silk, four silk shawls and
ulher minor articles, NIL made in Tennessee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16
s!fEScete0ne0Ms.
from ihs Plouga Boz.

Mr.. Elior Fnere u 40 sunJert of moro I'M
pnr,tnre Ia liai IL regards MS relations 10 THIS
urid, iuan ,ne .AluTc ana Improvement oil lhr
SGdi aIId ~ pFodurli"Is; II - ihiS tnIi gives
su!si.trIc; a:L -uD-I-teIcr u l!Ie f,IGIu uluIf-
licr ui ali oltCr rmcus. Lel the car:h re-
lure her supplies. Ind tncm !'ir wnnl. anIIc OF
man : existence, ail lhc liaciiner, ol ais allnos.
creative cnrr:l'-. an para!iILci, ani stop shoi
so thu, un the productive AsirrnIluIi., aud an
induigrni providence. ~ iixiug the laws ul na-
turc, dcpcui the welfare o!Ihe wiiuir race.
Let III. produc,ou Of Co;lnu be a,ininrlated,
nna what wide spread MISERY wondbe the re.
sul,; thousands un thousands whose very cx.
i-icurc depends ou tie Integrity of Cotton pro.
Guciui. would be left 10 rum and star, atom
let the yi,aleuergies 0i tic Silk Worms y"
uhYogaled. ann what a WdiI OF Co
would loilnw-nOi It link IN the "
( bu, whit Is intimately connected
gc,ah!. productions oiitc earth.
! Fa,ner erect his ir.'iit, iecl his
| erd.ayor hy -
I " bc-i0HE
( imiIIru..
| est pos-iair
uirtus.
| The sbslnh
( pound .: the
J aluu,inu. oxide
and vegetable u
1 non, acid, alkalin
ilica, in lis p,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16

I,'y IL GI--'n'- commonwealth iliu inanganeSg
will be prcc,pialr, collect the oxides heat Te
ncss and then weigh aud note down,
The wu,erused Ia diges,ng, aud ss;gss
be put away. contains whaicYq ii
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16
SHELLEY IL 1~EiEH.
Eyoyrcis0tSSc ,Ss'H O'a'ssSs
.s,,.s yE>rCieNafS,

IA va oINS. - -
T1,KE pIasur' !" ""'i"G"ciu' to their
I Crdry friends aad TO 'br Public
,rn.r..tr. thai their
2ARERUUSE md WI IRE
- Is >Ow ~ G"Up Cu>DirIJS
Having ra,-cd The Nachnu.r above the
highest higl.wa,"r mark nf tue great May
fluod, with suiIiclrni foundation Ia rnnhr II
perfectly ,eeurr from aaN Ris, IN lhr R' e.
while oar location III POINT ri r'tRt
not surpassed by any Ware House iH
Hamhurc, aelnu ~i,ualc "n the C"rnr' "l
Centre ani Mnrkri !SircttS. ont "ccurN
ine the vi hur fmni square Ia Cook !rt:eeL
opposite the Bank Il Past O,Gic.. convent
..ni TO the Rail Rouf. immediately on 'hc
River, aud III ihe very Centre oi ts,r prin'
ciple Cotton Dealers and Shippers, aud The
great ,horoughiair To the Bridge.
Grateful for III liberal supper, wc have
hitherto received, Sn!iri. FROM our Pntr"nS
and tue public generally. a continuance at
their confidence. From our long "xperI-
euce in the Fn.hoase and Commission
business. fee! cuusid.n,. with our facilities,
~ be- ahle 10 give TO all entire satisfaction.
! Wenake liberal advances on Cotton IN
Store, and viii attend to the Sale or Ship
ping OF Cotton on rnohrrae terms.
! Bus;nes. Committed To cur caro- viii
rc-eive prpup' atrrati"u with our hes, CT
| forts Tor the Interest ol Customers.
SlRLEY & USHER.
| Hamburg S. c.. Oct. |, 1871. # 36
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16
MAottif 0eeess.
THE TREE OF LOVE.
BY MRS. L, II. sIouUnNEV

DI Mis-. u, ii. sIuuCNaEL
There spranc n tree of healing power,
Fast bv the dear, dnnieslic bnwer;
Its leaflets damp with gentle rain,
Could charm ar queli the paas Of pain
Aud 'HeaIh lis .hel'crin. shGltr. aud dew
4 bright eyed snaiden meekly grew.
or al her side, youth was seen,
Wtn gla &c nj love, aud uub!e mien,
Al w.iish, hour favored guest,
Tier trembling hand he wuImiy prcsi;
At ieueIh with suile!r.s heart aud Tree,
Sac sa.:!,, iii pIaul that tree !nrihee."
Her little brother cii,nhcd her kncc
"Iuu GiuSi not 20 awuy irUm me;
The "r2rily prayers with me you say,
Aud sDo.nr me Whom I'm Tired nf play
ilI, sisters eye with tears was iIu:
She SAID. "l',l plaal l!,al tree ius him."
Ills ron,s are deep" her mother said,
beyond the dark!l"c grave they spread;
"Tny hGmd is vi tG." tne iahef cr.ed;
loo y nug !huu url, To be BRIDE
Serene she spuke, 81 lock above
For s;roasIh 10 pian. the tree Of love-"
Before The holy prizes, she stood,
Her fair cheek dyed with ru.',ing blood,
Aud US with hands Ia llesvea displayed,
Siroas v,ws upon hyI suul shv laid,
tier hrayiug !trea.,. like auliering bird,
Her snowy naut!e wildly stirred.
Bui when The hallowed cirque of gold,
OF deaIh!cs, love, The PROMISE told,
II s,erinu, ~,,ruglt hrs spissi ioit,
And u, the alIars fou, she knell.
My God, my God, III cling To thee,
AID plant for him that blessed tsns.H
Around ,lieir home. lis branches sgfead'
Its buds she nurscd. lis roots ste fed;
Thuush lauulius crowds, WIZ Riuay '"'A'
OGsn meek toll. -lighr nn.cs look
Yet hoveriug angels ma'1'o w'n priue' =
The green iree oi ihc''''.''o o''ue.
From he Bo>sn T"nes. Janudry, 21l!.
TOCHApLEs DICKENS. ESQ.
AZ ,.l.o,rr owed stranger, Iruu distant
sud.
n cl''he' 'nfice "e'eo'he 10 our auPW
/iino.
Iiti' ~" oi Genius: huter "l Tue nii"u
're"'.r liian ihes' 'hon leave ia"' hrii'nd'
,iose. of Hearts, eac.i brras; 10 sou:u blesi
hour.
iia' 0"seu my genus aaa ha' iei my
i"wt'.
ii"~ happy. NC. 10 welcome ihce' eS'fnd
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16
A.ILLET,

A writer in the Albany Curiva,or, in
answer 10 the inquiry-Wha, kinds of
grass is bes, suited To Southern climate!
recommends this crop as follows:
Having had some experience Ten years
past. will venture TO answer the question,
rs have never failed 10 obttina good
crop of Niiiet. when the ground was rich
aud property prepared. viz. hy twice plow-
ins. and narrowing clan. usually SOW
hushc 10 The acre. and cut i, US the sees.
begins TO lnrn yellow; cure it is any other
hay, and horses or cattle prefer i, 10 clover
or timothy. II natures in about sixty days
aud may be sown from April until The
FIRST Of August.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16

forbcar sweet girl. vour schemes force"
Aud thus our ANXIOUS 'ronb!' end.
That you will mnunt TALL we'll wr knyw
But ;:rca,ly fear xuu'ii mol descend.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16

When angels see n mortal rise.
80 beautiful, sppIre and fair.
''hry' II uni release her from tie skies,
But Keep their sister ange! there.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16
State of South ar0Iina.
EDGEFiELD DISTRICT.
IN THE COMMON Pleas.
.Anson Mu5iey, D..i.o,;o, :, a
Dtchir0iioG in At
MchmeRt.

l.. b. Pixlry.
NETHEREAS the Plaiuliffiu the above
Wv stated case. has this dny flied his
Declaration agaisnl the Defendant. who is
sssenr from aud without he limits Of this
Is saia. having nei,her wife n"r
u within rhe sane, on "i'nm
Ss II, sss al si;on with a rule 10
las he served: Ordered
sl,sf IL sssi 10 the said Der
sassJ a dav. ir nihe
tIate iiifs ssisand nhsolu:c
siss.as iHst him.
s
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16
q. h ROLLE3,
5gs & ID sDsEslCT.
INK g'iffff GO binary.
ia tbs sisaisas

WofsN s.l5ss 81 ef Josiah
90 EuwgII sis 81 plsftsd this
II(e. wiihuaI ssissa arg isgElslc-
ions appn esid or
Adainis.fatcr II
Henry Riy-s and
: II Tho asignnispstien I5pa ps
aas Dautel ssss. issns II
MaRrsson. do aepear before dsE
Conr1house, nj ia p'eles.iI. 9si
s.i.a os Nay a4ss 10 FeatsaF ;sis
ssd,riinisrraiioii Of said Jaiip EsSel ap6is
est,te &c JasiaIl ua9el. sud tgfiises AID
ahitse ,yi1al s:iisll sitcalse dja:sge NV,
q OLIVIER Ft3yf I.ss;SIs
ordiRafgof Efg.fsld Disfsirt.
oraiRSYss oJics, February 2l isis
F's523 3sm
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16

OF al her side, youth was seen.
Win gIa &c nj love, aud uube mien,
Al w.iish; hour u favored guest,
Tier trembling hand he wuImiy prcsi;
At ieuclh. with suie!r.s heart aud Tree,
Sac sail, iii plaul that tree for 'hee."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16

Her little brother ciimhcd her kucc
You rusr not 10 amus irom me;
The msrily pay crs with me you say,
Aud sIo.ne me when I'm Tired nf play.
llI, sisters eye wi'!i tears was i'm:
She SAID, "l'il plaal l!!al tree lI. him."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16

Its ronts are deep" her mother said,
beyond The dark!l.c grave they spread;
"Tny hGmd is wtt til" lne lalhof cred;
"foo nns shuu url, 10 be brde."
Sereue she spnke, 81 iork above
For s;reaslli 10 plan! the tree Of love-"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16

There spranc tree of healing power,
Fast bv the dear, t!nnieslic bnwer;
Its leaflets damp with gentle rain,
Could charm ar queli the pans Of pain
.ind 'nealh It's ,Ilcl,criii. shuslr. aud dew
a bright eyed ,aaidon ,neekly grew.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16

Before The holy prizes, she stood,
Her fair cheek dyed with rushing blood,
Aud Us with hands 10 liesven displayed
Siroas y,ws upon hcI suul shv laid,
tier hrayiug !trea.,. like auliering bird,
Her snowy naut!e wildly stirred.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16

Around ,heir home. It's branches gread'
Its buds she nurscd. lis roots s!e iea'
Tiiunsh aauulius crowds. WIZ Riaay i"'A'
or al meek toll. slight nn.ce look.
Yet hoveriug angel, na'1'o w"n Priue' =
rhe green Tee oi rne-'l".'ed bride.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16

nIn, in colnbil,a-
Hrn;e these mat
l,ilic niorr than
ilu,e it with four
boil To- 20 min.
strra,mcn, is IN
IN the filter, wash
weigh and no,
! have disqn'yed
neSr' L. precipi-
1nls saccii.atc OF
done. add soap
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-03-16

But when The hallowed cirque nf gold,
or drsrh!css love, ihc promise told,
II s,erinu, >s,rngtn hrs spis's iolt, es
And u, the aliars foot she kuell.
"hly God, my Gud, IN cling To thee,
Amd plant FOR him that blessed tsnssF
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-06
Correspondents Of the Louisville Journal.

Correspondents Of the Louisville Journal
CINCINNATI, April 26, ls42.
The Britsnnia arrived 1t Boston on Wed
nesday morsiog last. bringing both London
Al d Liverpool papers Of the 9TH April.
There had been no important change in the
markets since the arrival of the Great West
ern.
The British Parliament was still busy dis
cussiog Sir Robert Peel's proposed income
tax.
The news from India 10 to tho end Of 1anna-
~, according to which il appears that after the
death Of Sir William NJ Nanohien, negoiia-
tions were resumed BY Major Potiinger. and q
convention agreed on for the evacuation by the
British forces Of Jeliaiadad, Ghuzui. Cabool,
and Candahsr; that in pursuance thereof, the
troops, to the number Of 10000, get 0st. and
sces in tysneherous defiance Of the treaty all mas.
sacred. Two or three natives alone escsped.
The Liverpool Mail, Of the 5th inst. says:
Our cotton market, during the past week,
has been marked with dullness, and the pri-
ces Of the low descriptions Of American have
given way about l-2. per H.; the best quali-
ties maintain their prices. The sales of the
week were 1880, including 1900 American
taken on speculation, ard 600 American and
$50 East India for expectation.
COMMERCIAL DlsTREss-ExTENslvE FAIL-
uRE.-The Leicester Express announces the
stoppage Of one Of the largest manufacturing
houses in Ireland, the firm Of Joseph Beals u
CO., Of Mountmelleck, Queens county.
The failure 81 the Renfrewl IRE Bank Of
Greenock, which took place lately, has been
productive Of great commotion and alarm in
the town Of Gfeenock, where the Office was es-
tablished.
II is understood that Mr.. Webster has writ
ten to the Governors both Of Maine and Mass
achusetts, to convene the Legislature Of those
States, to appoint commissioners to treat in.
conjunction with the State Department in the
negotiations with Lord Ashburton on The
Northeastern boundary.
The Washington correspondent Of the Bal
timore American, under date Of April 81, says:
"Lord Ashburton is going on with his mis-.
sion here, aud most successfully Il would
seem, so far as the preliminaries depend upon
good understanding. Between his Lordship
the Executive, and Executive officers, there
is the best understanding. Socially his Lord
ship is treated with marked kindness and le-
spect. Mr.. Adams enleriaihed him an even
ing or two since at his house, and made large
party to receive him, including all the foreign
ministers and Mr.. Clay.
ITO day he dimes at the house Of the Sec
rotary Of State. and early next week Lord Ash
burton will entertain large party at his own
house. The President has already given him
a handsome entertainment. So far every thing
looks we'll TO pacific termination Of matters"
An officer Of the United States army in Flor
ida, who lefl the Territory on the l4th instant
Informs the editor Of the Savannah Republic
can thar there are not probably more, on fair
than ninetu ,U1rriOrs left in the Ter
ritory of Florida.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-06
THE WEST IOx.,.T .aCaDE.nE

TINE WEST POINT .aC.aDE.nE
HyHH subscriber having spent much time, ana
u his residence in this Territory, in looking oa
for aid eligible local position, for male and suaa
sc.sSdsnly, has fnafy srlt'cteu Point in W
county, under settled conviction that it is, all tang
considered, the most desirable.
The location itself is one Of natures loselest Sa
To say the least Of it, in regard 10 health nps
healthy as any other point in the Territory. hiS
no contiguous water-courses o. other local Gauss
generate disease. Being within ten miles o. asSl
son on the Mississippi, from all parts Of IensO3
easy access can be had to it by the numerous sean
ers which ply that stream. Students can reach !
comparatively little expense. -
The inhabitants Of West Point, and its lmn'ea'I
vicinity, are moral and intelligent 1t is belss
from information received that parents and gua'aap
can board their children and wards, cheaper 'as,
than they can at home, upon the suppos'ao''
they reside in any Of the river towns. II
The subscriber having had much experleanso, ~
the plasing task Of imparling instruction to c ,
and youth, in the various departments OF 'ua'
and scientific education, flatters himself that u
ton to the progress Of his pupils all reasonsOG
pectations will be realized. !.
The scholastick year will be divided INTO sfs'~H
as follows: III.
The summer session will begin on the hs' NV
day in June, and end on the last Friday IN 1sps
The winter session will begin on the ilrst NUN.
in November, and continue till christmas wns" ,a
will be recess Of two weeks after which the us1a
Of The institution will be resumed and coniinueo
the last Friday in April. .a,,
On the week preceding the close OF cacn s'ss i :.
public examination Of the pupils will De heo' s~
rents and guardians will be expected to aena r..
No student will be taken for shorter TERN = .bs
session, unless ho,comes in after the session.
have begun. .n|
No allowance will be made for lost time a,'e1 r.
Pill shall have entered, except in cases OF sleAD'
TERMS. n
For the Latin, Greek, and French Language.
the Mathematics SO, for the summer se's =,
four months, and for the winter session 10 " w.,
Same studies. For Arithmetic English Ula sa' n
Geography, History, Compositions, &c so ~
summer session, and Sc so for the winter sess'
A primary class will be connected with 'ne !.
tuition, adapted to those whose parents VIII ea *. ii
give their children all their education there
itiou fees of students from distance, will Dc err
cd IN advance. ,-.omt
The following names Of gentlemen with wn ~ 4
,nbscriher has he pleasure Of being acqualn'"
given By way Of reference.
Judge Williams, Of Bloomington.
Judge Irwin, Of Wssconsiss.
s IS; 5 e; ! a's.... Burlington.
Gen. ]. D. Learned.
Bishop M. Hammer, Of lotp1 City.
Bishop L. G. Bell, Of FnrfeM.
Bishop .. Wilson, Of Mcpmouth, ~; ron;