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Sl33,535
70,754
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Nett Profit,

This about five per cent. the capital
expended portion of the Road actual To this
may be added $1,000 for transportation of materials for
the OF the Road The engineer calculates that
the timber used in the construction of the Road wirequre
renewal once in six years.
@ The Monroe Rail Road extends from Macon White
hail. in Dekab county, about miles of the Chatahoo
chez river total length l0l miles. Ii begun in 1885,
and is To he completed and in operation 10y the 4h of July
g. The Wesfern and Atlantic Rail Road is a State
work. and will be lis miles in length from Whitehall,
above, Ross landing the Tennessee river the
Georgia and Tennessee State line. Ii commenced
early in 1899 and - miles will be in operation by the 4th
July next, making all distance of 3i3 miles of connu
Gus Rail Road from the city Of Savannah, completed
that time
4. The Hipasse Rail Road, %! miles in length, from
Knoxville, East Tennessee, the Georgia line where
untes with the Western and AT iniic Rail Road last
TONED. is proposed cast rails this Road.
English rolled Rail Road Iron would cost delivered along
the line of the Road SllO per lowing the great
pense Of land transportation roads;)
they obtain lower bids from Tennessee Iron masters
rolled Iron This Rail Road has been several in pro-
gress, and will probably bc completed; Knoxville is
the Holston, branch of the Tennessee river which
navgabe for steamboats, TO this place The valley of the
Tennessee embraces n supercies of Al 900 square miles
The length of Rail Road communication between Knox
vile and Savannah, will be 5035 miles, Hirasse
Rail Road, 9is; Western and atlantic, 49, Monroe.
lOl Central, l9O miles The distance Charleston, ).
Carolina will be rather more, viz Hiodsse 9i5, Western
and atlantic, 49, From Whitehall J Madison, Georgia
about as, Madison Augusta by the Georgia Rail Road
lO4 Augusta 70 Charleston, by the South Carolina r. r.
1876 miles, Total from Knoxville Charleston, 5271
miles. The distance from Washington City Knoxville
stated sic miles; from Baltimore, through Virginia.
about 52O from Petersbugh, Virginia. via Raleigh N c.
524-(a remarkable similarity Of distances and comparing
nearly with the distance from New York or Boston TO
Lake Ene.)
The chain of Rail Roads have described extends for
about half the distance through and healthy
mountain region, having however tunnels inclined
planes the route and of the grades exceeding -
feet TO the mile. BY this route, when completed, goods
may be from New York, other Atlantic parts via
Savannah, in twelve days, the sequest
cred counties OF East Tennessee, for 81 81 50 per
This region country has heretofore depended supplies
by wagons, from Baltimore or Richmond.
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yyHsC PuuNCrpIpS.

The objects and principles Of the Wing party are pretty
distinctly understood throughout the country the present
time. They have only been proclaimed upon the floor
of Congress- but they constantly adverted by lead
ing Journalists while the pithy letter Which sometimes
since received from Mr. Clay and which has since been cir
cuacd far and wide throughout the land has served in
form the whole American people, without regard party
politics. Of the real views senments aims and objects Of the
Wings Mr. Clay says, briefly but emphacally that he s
the advocate Of
4 SQUAD National cryyeacy, regulated by the will and
authority Of the nations
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NOT POWERIESS

The election Of HENRY $. CLARK, Esq. Of Beaufort,
as Solicitor OF the I'd Judicial Circuit shows that although
the Wings not able elect then man. they are vet able
holding the balance Of power defeat the Caucus nom
hees oi the party. Mr. RoDMAN prominent young Law
YER and the repuied Editor of the "Washngton Repub
can bitter and violent Loco Foco print was agreed on
m Caucus ns tie Candidate Of the Party; but the Whigs
with two exceptions believe) uniting with few De
mocranc friends that stuck CLARK despite the mandates
o. hlng ohuens' easily succeeded in eectng him. Mr..
CLARE ~ we understand, CALHOUN Democrat
Raleigh Register
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.Senafor in ,he 1Ib,u,arl, D;,,r;c,.

The Wings OF this District recently in
nominated John Thompson, Esq, of Amherst, cani-
date succeed DR.. Cooke. Mr.. Thompson has accepted
the nomination. The Wings could have selected
truer better man; and all politics apart n useful
man, and needed in the could not found
Within the limits of the Commonwealth That body by
its constitution is little than for the
OF errossuperysing and amending the hnsty legislation
OF the lower House. For the discharge of these mpor-
tant functions, know tie who, his ability
and capacity for labour, is eminently fitted Mr..
Thomson:
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ABOUT Doss.-A remarkable instance Of saeacty in n
dog is mentioned by correspondent of the Richmond
Wing follows:
Some time last spring gentleman by the name of
Branch left Ca Ira, Cumberland county Va for Missouri
and carried with him hound dog Soon after Mr. b.
reached Aissou he died; and strange tell dog LETT
Missouri and reached Ca Ira time pas-the distance
being thousand miles more"
more touching instance than this of canine fidelity oc
Cured recently in the neighborhood of this city.
gentleman had pet spaniel, who almost insepara
BILE from him. Whenever the gentleman the city,
the dog, which not permitted accompany him. was
restless and dissatisfied III; his Some weeks ago the
gentleman died suddenly his bed Amid the CONFUSION
and grief OF attached household sudden bereave
men little notice at first taken of the dog but he too
perceived that something wrong and he displayed his
unensiness by running up and down stairs and from the
chamber of his His sleeping place on mug in
the dressing adjoining this chamber and while the
body remained there the dog kept his place. but on the da
of the funeral when souowing relatives and numerous
friends gathered pay this a honors the deceased
and when the body removed, the dog disappeared
Search was made day in the neghborhood and re-
wards were offered hut idngs had of the animal
till many days had elapsed when his body was found in
field not far from the house, stiff and stark but without
wound. He ould srrire hs master and had proba
bly, died Of a broken hearty. y. american.
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PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL.


DEAR SIR; My advice the Wings of Massachusetts
(which fear they likely have great respect for
would be, by commit the STATE this moment
to body Events of magnitude constantly unfolding
Next this time will be quite season. and nothing
appears be necessary but make strong rally
for the State Government Such Mr. Clay's present po-
ston that fail the awkwardness pushing
him at the present moment. Such proceeding do him
good, and fear would he give the State the
Locotocos. Ii To be disguised that these premature
nominations have not helped the Wing States in
which elections have been held such North Carolina
Indiana Illinois, &c. My opinion is equally bad
effects would follow the policy if adopted in Mass
chusetts. write this in confidence but you may shew
two of the committee. never had stronger a.
pinon upon any political question.
pray you preserve this letter as keep no copy.
DANIEL WEBSTER.
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john p. IiEALY, Esq.

There great force and undoubed truth and good sense
in the opinion exprcsscdb by of the critics Dickens
line of his visit the United States
"Dickens and Lord Morpeth says the writer were IN A.
merca at the same time, and say, that the
Bile Lord the heir OF all the Towards, felt less annoyance
hotel Inconvenience than the ex-reporter"
We venture to say too. The British gentleman
which believe Lord Mopeh be- independent of his no.
bity does not lind 1t necessary be dpeased with every
thing by way maintaining position; but your regular
cockney whether he from Cockagne proper or from
corresponding in of large cities always
trad OF not being quite enough unless he makes him.
self and every body around him miserable by finding fault
with every thing furnished for his tho
may be abundany better than he used to at home-
This was most palpably Dickens CASEY. y Courier y
Enquirer.
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construction may, should suppose be changed by the
Legislature; and since experience has proved that the Pre-
sidens right of removing officers, in whosc appointment
originally the Of the Senate necessary, has
led and is leading, abuses, it 10 that in
thosc considerations ample justification would be found for
decaatoy law, that, in the Judgment OF Congress. the
power which appoints alone removcwih such provi
zion for suspcnng delinquent officers the the
public interest might require.-N. u Inner.
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d. hereby certify that afflicted with a VIC
lent sick headache which attacked often
week causing me 10 vUn large quantities. of bile and
sck "r day that cuu pain
eNcncatng both eyes ia my materially
impaired - procured bottle n Renovatnr
Health" by using which entirely have now ~
ained IN good health for several months only
AMI have been oinuch benefited that confidently
u N ihoo ah ted similarly induced ny remedy from
me recommendation Of respectable Lady Omy acquaintance
ad been similarly afflicted and who sle
from the whence NJ her she oouh
she had MT used The remedy referred entirely relieved her
u y not unpleasant n take and
bowel. 10 my opinion b. valuable remedy. Given
handfhs lith July. 1912. A. WRIGHT
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ELLIS a ELLETT. Agents.



state Z" health for several from the DyeIsl bilious
plants aud debility which followed long attack
had and being often troubled with sick head
ac with feeling NJ WEAKNESS angou and depression spirits
and having frequently taken taoe and remedies
with slight benefit. recommended friend a. try
"Sinrl~ Bhsrs Renovaor of Health" sod y Mesrs
Eeit when commenced using them they caused sickness
oi the stomach but determined ~ pcrsevere, thinking
not be wofd and satisfaction great and
manifest etThe medicine carried of the bile strengthened
quickly and entirely restored health opinion
the remedy Is of value, which freely and strongly
mend A.
JutY. 1913.
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Hogs, HogS-A large number of droves have pasaed
through place. and that there are some
es OF ten thousand still behind, between this place and
Gnyandotte. Some sales have been made AT 81 co.
we understand TINT some droyes will be
taken from this county, hope the enterprise NAV prove
profitable TO those engaged in it, Country pork selling
here from - 90 to 81 80 per hundred.-LenisbuTg
Wig, NouemJer 90
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ldea oi what WORDSWORTH has since designated ~
4 perfect woman nobly planned
To Ia comfort, and command:
And yet spirit still and bright
With something Of n angel light"
remains among his writings a noble tribute 20 his own
wife, well beautiful evidence Of the domestic virtues
OF one of the OF modern times. Another dis
ngishcd ornament Of British genius SIN JAMES MAcKtS
Tosn, has left testimonial equally eloquent and more
touching. The following eulogium cf q deceased wife
could not proceed but from ingenious heart filled with
good affections, and from mind endowed with the best
qualities Of manly worth We find IL in the Boston Trans
script-a journal OF much excellence:
"Alow me- in justice to her memory" writes Sir James
"tO tell you what she and what owed her was gui
dod In my choice only 10y the blind affections Of my youth
and might have formed come xon in which slor lived
passion would have been followed by repentance and dis
gust; but found an intelligent companion, n tender friend
n prudent mOncss, the most faithful Wife and as dear
mother children had the misfortune 10 lose Had
married who easy or giddv enouol IN bc In
eccd 10y imprudonce, had ruoy ATTEMPTED 10 correct
IT, should in either case have been rrctricvady ruined:
fortune IN either would with my habits have been ON
y shorter cut To destruction. But met a woman who by
The tender management Of my weaknesses gradually correc
ted the most pcrncious Of them, and rescued me from Inc
dominion Of a degrading and Tuinous vice.
"Sho became prudent from affections and thouOb Of the
most generous nature she taught economy and frugal
" 10y rlovo for me.
During the most critical period Of my fe she preserved
order in my aiairs from the cares of which she reeve me-
che gently reclaimed me from dissipation; she proppcd nv
iresolue naro she urged my Incidence 10 MI Inc cxcy
hons winch have been useful and crcdtabo mc and she
was pcrpetuay hand ndnonish my and
improvidcncc. To her tl,at am NOT n mined on,
cast; - her Whatever shall be. IN her soicnde for ms
interest she never for forgot my feelings and ms
Character Even in her occasional resonnontfr which
but too often gave just cause would o. God that could
recall those moments she had no sulenne-s mr.
Her feelings were and mpeuous; but she was nc
6e tender, and constantShe united the most tender ny
dencc WIN The moot generous and pclcss na.rc with
spirit that ddaned the shadow Of mcsnnoss and Win ,b
kindcst and most honest heart ' "''' wv
"suchw as she whom have lost and have lo., bc,
when her excellent natural rapidly improvino
egh' years o. struggle and distress had bound ms fast
together and moulded ,empers to each other; when
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do hereby certify that have used Smiths Renova-
tor n Health for four past myself AMI family and
mended 10 number Of others and 10
give relief when properly adhered TO- fused diseases
The stomach sick headache bilious fevers dorercd bowels and
every the patient found relief would hefcfos
to al WIN may b. diseased to Try IT, is pleasant bitter and
gently on the bowels WM WATTS.
Jrty
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What say the disciples OF Isaac WALTON To such record
as the following which has been to us NV snoring
friend Who can beatitl
To the Editor Of Ue Neic York american:
Asyon are sportsman, have taken the liberty of giving
yon an account OF Bass fishing this fall, by friend of mine
and myself Althougha fish story il he taken in the
ordinary 6cceptaon of the Fortunately for U.S. there
were several wei known sportsmen eye-wnesses To the
killing OF many of the largest fish.
October 81 Of % pounds, of4.lG, l of2I-2s.
l3th-l OF z, of 5, of 4-24, / of 3-l2, of $50
18th of19, oil, offs, off, of II-i2a.
Did of :, OF 6, of4 l off, OFF, of l-2l1
29th-l of23, ofl7 OF l6, l of 10, of9--75
ll6i. ' VI %
3D. ofa5, lie, Q; % ofa9, l of 81, of 81
-l3S5. ~ -
4th-l of 81, of %, | Of 45-99
5th-l of 80, of2l'-54
6th-l Of 1916.
Total CAS-.
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TO THE PUBLIC.
I'VE offer with great confidence ns

NM VIII COIIfInence n
w bic and successful remedy for Dyspepsia headae Dr
and bilious complaints cole stomach deb
female distractions, and os eompicaed
tons arising from Indigestion Smiths Brs or Renoyator or
Health" We have received many their efficacy
few only Of which for want Of space sibon That II safe
and eecual remedy n doubt with a,
those who have tired them.
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RAILROADS FROM THE ATLANTIC TO THE
TENNESSEE RIvER


tPreEared Coz ths Express by ID. wdiamsl
Several important Rail Roads in progress in the
States OF Georgia and Tennessee which, when completed,
will form line Of communca between Savannah and
Charleston the Atlantic. and Knoxville the Tennessee
River bref notice OF these Rail Roads will be interesting
10 many readers. n a p.
l. TAe Central Rail Road Of Georgiaextcnds from Sa-
vannah Macon. Georgia, 1870 miles. of which l52 miles
completed and operation; the remainder under
contract be finished by the LIST Of July next The
expended far is $2,275 22S, and the capital
stock OF the Company $4,000 000 with banking powers
The part Of the stock il owned Savannah and
its vicinity being held mostly in very small The
work commenced in November, 1886, with force OF
about 1000 Daring the past the operatives
the road have suffered much with fever particularly
those employed ON the swamp, the Oconee river, be-
low Miedgevile. The swamp is crossed by uestle
bridge IL feet high and % miles in length IL is about
years put The grading of the
sion Of heavy cuttings and entertainments. The heaviee
and costly portions Of the work completed.
The total receipts this Rail Road for the ending
3ls, October last. n follows:
For Freight S9l.45
For Passengers, 39,l67
For u. s. Mail 1872
Sl3a.535
Expenses, 70,754
Nett Profit, s6a,7si
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CnAMrr CARTER, Sec'y.
AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.

There certain of articles which, for excel.
ence other the rounds of Newspapers every three
four years. The following thern which we have
mot xyith half ozen
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LETTER FROM MIR. WEBSTER.

The following letter. from the Boston Courier, written
by Mr. Webster John p Heay, ESQ., of Boston. who had
written him. asking him his opinion upon the subject of
which il treats. II is published with Mr. Websier's
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10 hereby certify persuasion n -ome Of my friend.
purchased lafa bottle 81 Bes or Renovation Of Health
ana iounh great relief have had disease n breast
years past am confident that have taken
gwen ne A. much relief more bnle win restore me
T" nenhh ROYAL y SHEPHERD.
Jrty 21d 1e42. do n
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u We are requested, by citizen of Buckingham, To
state, that the report in circulation to the effect that the
property bought in that county the last Cotwns paid
tor In counterfeit money large amount is wholly dest
tuc OF truth. The character and credit of the county have
suffered enough arcady-without putaion of paving
its debts in counterfeit, money saddlcd upon it,
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JOSEPH X. IRVING,
JOHN b. SPIECE.
NELSON CoURTHousE,
2sth Novemhar lH11

Eoh NOVember, IbI2. I
GTNTIENENY our favor OF this date Informing me Of my
nomination candidate the election of Senator
Tor the Senator ia District composed of the counties of Am
herst Nelson and Albemare is this received and
hasten say whilst uneignedy regret the cause which
seemed to make nomination necessary that is the vounta
withdrawal OF present distinguished Senator Doctor
Charles Cooke and that the choice of the Convention had
not fallen upon better qualified than mysef to adj
its objects and aims do feel myself liberty 10
decline its and unsolicited honor and do therefore
accept it, BE pleased, gentlemen, accept individually
my thanks for the kind Of your communication.
Your friend and obedicnt servant,
JOHN THOMPSON, JR
To Messs. N. r. Cabel Jos. X. Irving John b. Spiece
Committee.
Resotred That the proceedings Of this Convention be for
waded the Richmond Wing, Charlottesville Advocate
and Lynchburg Virgnian, for publication.
Resolred, That this Convention adjourn sine die.
Signed,
II. T. HARRIS, Pres't
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IL The Louisville Sun exhorts the Democrat to Trash
aud aie themselves WELL before they assemblies Frank
fort, "on the glorious 6th." Just listen at him.
Fellow Democrats of Kentucky arouse from your le,har
gy Look We TO your sister States and "behod whatmy
ad bid you rise We expect you at Frankfort ON
the glorious Sth IN all your stdcGr proportions
annoinfsd, and "panng like u giant TO nun his racer
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CHARLES A. wICKLIFFE, Mr. TYLER's Posi- Mas.
TER GENERAI.-The Shelby News savs.

TER GENERAI--The Shelby News says:
We have upon respectable authority that Post Master
General CHARLES A. WcKIFEE, during his recent rsif
heAfucky indipidud 10 understand PRETTY paiaIy
that all has Deputy Post Masters had until the 4th of
March 10 take ground farOr Of the claims of
Mr. Calhoun, OF South Caroline for the Presdencv and
those rho did not do at that time should tcak pof
cal plank. II this should be denied "by authority" IRE
pHWore IT. SO, Messrs. Pest Masters look out.
Unless have failed entirely in the estimate of the Ed
tor OF the News, he Is not the make
this kind except upon the evidence truth That
evidence he is In his possession and he boldly cha
lenges denial kentuckians, what think you now of the
man upon whom You have leyished confidence Will it
not teach 10 beware in all future time, of political rene
gades
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NJ ii. PREYTON-

This gentleman has resigned his in the Senate ofho
U. States Mr. M'DufHe will he his successor.
"The Clay Banner" will be continued by John Muir
daueh, Esq, relation Of the late Editor j. w. Muir
daugh The Banner undorgocs change in lie politics.
but will still stoutly uphold Wing principles.
Loco FOCO BANK
The Central Bank Of Georgs-the Loco Foco Pet--has
enough specie in its vaults buy iced lemonade
SO says The Savannah Republican
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From the Charlottesville Idrocate.
SEN AfEORI NnMIN ArcInN

IL will be seen by the proceedings of the Lovingson
Wing Convention, that Captain John Thompson, OF Am
hersi has been nominated the Wing Candidate in this
Senatorial District and that he has accepted the nomina
ton. We congratulate Wing friends OF the District
upon the excellent selection the Convention have made in
Captain Thompson than whom, sure, firm,
intelligent and honest Wing cannot be found anywhere.
Captain Thompson is peculiarly fitted by his habits of la
borous and untrng industry by his ample experience and
excellence and the integrity
pendcnce OF his character for the business of public egs
a,ion. We believe the nomination will prove acccp.
table u the people OF the Dsto that other indv
dual within its limit Captain Thompsons strength Am.
herst IL great. In Abcmare and Nelson he most
highly respected and appreciated by all who know him.
ranks 10 against him with any hope of success
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MR. BURKE was accustomed to say that in all the
moments Of his public life every vanished when he en-
tered ms own house The sketch which he his own
ldea 0l what W0RDswoRTH has since designnied NJ
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C0 Firkins Butter just reccivcd.-Grocer-, can n
~ you are for you fail buying the prices
are askng for cash. BAKER 4 THORNTON,
DEL square below oh Market.
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WING NETTING

This fish, when along side of the boat came unlock
ed, and was saved by the hand