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LIFE INSURANCE COM
IW PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW
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MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
lu PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW
WORKING ORRIS ROBINSON, President. Hav-
ing been appointed agen, for tho above named in
stitution, am prepared 70 receive applications for
insurance on life for one years, or for The
duration of life. The advantages of the mutual
principle above the heretofore more usual joint
stock companies great that it is only neces-
say to understand the principles Of its operation to
give decided preference to the mutual plan. A
treatise the subject and forms Of application for
insurance be had at my store on 7th street, i'm
mediately opposite the National IaelIig-ncer office.
G. s. FOWLER, Agent.
feb 24-3fawtf l
TNHESUBscRIBERkeeps constantly on hand agood
i assortment Of HAEpwAnE. including hoAo,o
yare, Wood Ware, Brushes, Baskets, Jap. TIN Ware,
Door Mats, and large collection Of Miscellaneous
Goods to which he invites the attention Of pur-
chasers, believing that he can and does sell as low
as any other house in the city.
Jan 3l-n GEO. SAVAGE.
LUMBER, LIME, AND CEMENT.
.TTHE subscribers have now, and intend to keep,
constantly on hand, an assortment of LUM-
BER, LIME and CEMENT, suitable for building,
which will be sold at all times low for cash, or
very short paper.
Jan. "a, 1876 se.
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FREE EXHIBITIONS

NATIONAL DAGUERREAN
GALLERY, and Photographic Depots, es-
Laoiished IN lo4O, and awarded the Medal four
first Premiums, and two highest honors by the In
stitutes Of Massachusetts,, New York and Penn
syyanla, respectively, for the most beautiful col
pred Daguerreotypes, and best apparatus ever ex-
hibited. fEg-
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing
ton city.
POS Baltimorestre Baltimore, adjoining Camp
BELLS Jewelry store.
Sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia.
PSI Broadway, New York.
rs Court street, Boston.
1876 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
176 Main street, Cincinnati. +NEa.
449 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky.
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Corner 4th and Chesnut streets, ST. Louis and
Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Portraits taken in any weather, in exquisite style.
Apparatus, instructions, and all
dec Ii GIN
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DLEAsAN,T and well-furnished apart
ments may be had at Miss GURLEYS, on G
street, near feb 7--h
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N g. BEVERlDGE'S CHEAP 1HiLORLNG
", ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsylvania apenue, OPP
pOsiie Colemans Hotel, Washington city, is prepared
to make up Clothing Of every description in the
most modern style and at the shortest notice, and
not surpassed in workmanship by any establishment
in the city. The following prices have been adopt
ed to suit the times
Making and trimming Goats, best style, S8 SO
Do. do Pants do 9 90
Do. do Vests do. / rs
Making Coats without trimmings 90
Do. Pants do do, E 25
Do Vests do do 25
All work warranted to fit in superior style.
c. c. b. having practical knowledge and long
experience in the above profession will readily ac-
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentlemens Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior style.
N. B.-Gentlemen and children's clothing cut to
order in the most fashionable style and so arranged
that there can be no mistake in making them up.
dec 23-tf
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-05

We have been politely furnished by Col. P.
S. Brooks, with copy of Governor Buffers
letter Of acceptance Of the command Of the S.
Carolina Regiment Of Volunteers, together
with his address to the Officers and men,
The letter Of acceptance to Brigader Gene
raj Cantey, and the Address to the South Car
ollna Regiment, reflect high honor upon Col.
Butler. They are written in manner and
spirit, which well become gentleman and
soldier OF the reputation Of Col. B. His letter
and address show his appreciation Of the dis
tnctlon conlerredIupon him,by portion ofthe
citizens of his native State. Doubtless Col.
B. and his egiment will do their duty in the
hour oftriaI, and will never suffer TO be lower.
ed the Star Spangled Banner of the Union, or
tine Palmetto Flag OF South Carolina.
WASHINGTON CRY, July 25, 1876.
Sir-Although have received no official
notice of the fact, yet through the public prints
and private sources, have such information
Is TO authorize this communication, that have
oeen elected to command the regiment of S.
Carolina volunteers, raised under the late re-
QUESTION of the President of the United States
should do injustice to the feelings of my
heart and to the obligations of patriotism aris-
ing from my duty to the General Government.
and inspired BY love for my native State, if
were to manifest any hesitation in accepting
the appointment that has been conferred on
me. under circumstances so gratifying to my
feelings.
You will be pleased to say to his Excellency
the Governor, that as soon us | am relieved
from some engagements, of an oflic nature,
with the federal Government and which hope
will soon be terminated, shall repair 10 The
State 10 accept from his Excelenry my com.
mission, and to ASSUME upon myself the duties
which that commission may devolve on me.
| feel that portion Of my fellow citizens in
voluntarily putting themselves under my com.
mand, have conferred OIL me the highest dis.
tincton of my life. 1t is unnecessary TO make
promises. will endeavor to perform my du-
ties on all occasions that call for them, to the
best Of my abilities. with u consciousness thut
would be rebuked by the emblems OF the
standard under which this regiment will march,
il it does not make every sacrifice to maintain
its honor.
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
p. NJ. BUTLER.
Brigedicr General JAMES w. CAyrEY,
Adjt. s. ms. Gent Of Sonth Carolina,
Camden, South Car0iiua.
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that the Bill of omplainauts be dismissed with
costs. 9th July, 1876.
Extract from Minutes, July 81. 1886.
GEO. GLEN, Clerk.

Legal Decision in the Bridge Case.-By a
slip from the Savannah Georgiau office, dated
9th inst. we received the following later intel.
ligcnce:
1--WE understand that the opinion of the
United States Circuit Court composed Of
Judges Wayne and NicolD in the case Of Var
borough and Shullz vs.. the Bank of the State
OF Georgia and others. was pronounced yes
,erday. The Dcmnrrers filed by the Defend
ants were sustained, aud the Bill Of Complain
ants dismissed
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"oNDER SUCCEEDS WONDEk!I
w hlEssRs, RowAND &, WALroS-


Gentemen-Feeling deeply grateful for the
extraordinary cure. performed upon me by
your DR.. CULLEN'S. INDIAN VEGETA.
BILE. PANACEA, j cleerluIly furnist, you
with short history of my case. - -,
About seven years ago, (when only eleven
years DID, was attacked with Serofula, which
increased in its ravages till my THROAT WAS
FILLED WITH ULCERS! THE BONES of,ny ,aEcE
LAID BARE! my PILITE DESTROYED, and a
large piece one g dlerasa 6ones carried a,aay.
My head was also so much diseased, thar in
drinking, the tea or coffee would frequently
pass out at my. ear ~
A mass of something which the Doctors cal.
der The care. of. physicians Of the highest dis!
tinclion in the city, and one time PRONOUNCED
CURED, and by. request attended medical lec-
ture. where my case, together with the method
Of cure was explained to the students. The
lecturer said, ..'you are NOW WELL, but il the
disease should return, you could not lire long,
as 1t would DESTROY YOUR WIsppIpE!".
Ibid not dslieve myself cured at the time, as !
had much distress in my head, and other disa-
greeable feelings. and after d time the ULCERS
RE OPENED! :.
In January, 1916. my mother called with me- E
upon DR.. MuTrER for advice. He said was
d very sick girl, and il was doubtful whether 1
would ever gel well; if ever, it would be q
long While. The disease grew so much worse.
than the physician who then attended me said
he could see my windpipe!! My face swns
also mIci' swollen, highly inflamed and very
painful; and the DR.. sait alteration ,ods insDis
td6le!!! :, "a. -
| was in this condidon in January las,, when
commenced taking your: 'Dr Cullen's Indian
Vegetable Ranacea.". The lnaammasion was
soon removed. and the dreadful uIceralionin
the face, prevented! l nm now weil Il have
no ulcers, no pain, or any disagreeable ssnsa.
ton in my head, and:now feel that i am cured.
shall be happy TO give any further informa.
ton to the afflicted who will tax Q e.Letroubie TO
call upon pe.: at my, fathers house in West
Spruce street, between Beach and Willow
streets, opposite spackmap's factory city Of
PhiIadelphia,
Signed. = CHRIsTtANNA SANDS.
Philad elphia, April z, ,.lS46.
-. Mayors OFFICE,
City Of PHILADELPHIA, IS. :
This Seventh day OF April, A. D.. eighteen
hundred and forty.six, belore the subscriber,
Mayor Of the said city, personally appeared
CHRIsr1ASsA SANDS, who being duly sworn,
deposes and says, tina. the facts set forth in the
foregoing affidavit, are strictly true in every
particular. =
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the Corporate Seal of
the said city, on the day, and year before wit,
ten. !, JOHN SWIFT, Mayor.
We hereby certify, that the above statements
Of our daughter are trne in every particular.
., WILLIAM SANDS.
MARY SANDS.
PhiIa. April7. 1916. !:
."CulIers Pauacea." sold Wholesale and
Retail by Jos. L. Rowand, No.. 376 Market
street,: p. n. Horn, corner Fourth and Poplar,
G.W.YanghaP. corner Sackamaxon s. Queen
sts., Kensington, and our accredited Agents,
X. $. ROBERTS, Agent, Edge6eld c. H..
South Carolina.
August S 81 %
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HENRY SHULTZ.
One Of the parties in interest IL.
,SAvAsyAu. JuIy 3Ist. 1sa6.,

SAvASNAII, July 3lst. 1886.
Dcar Sir:-You may be surprised a, not
hearing from me, since the decision of the
Court in your case, which was pronounced on
the 9th INST, sustaining the several Demurrers,
but as have not yet received any thing in
writing, have not been able to comply with
your request to be furnished with copy. As
snon as receive the Decree to be entered, q
copy shall be forwarded to you.
An appeal, in your behalf, was prayed the
same day the decision was made, in open court,
and allowed on the conditions usual IN such
cases. Yours, respectfully,
GEO. GLEN.
HENRY SHuLTz, Esqr., Hamburg, s. c.
SAVANNAH, July 81, 1876. ,
Dear Sir: The Decree having been handed
me this afternoon, annex q copy.
Yours, respectfully
In the Sixth Circuit Court the United States
Tor the District of Georgia.
John w. Marlborough, Trustee, ! adjourned
&c. and Henry Shultz, April term,
VS.. 1876.
The Bank Of the State of Geor'
gia, John McKinne. Gasaway
B. Lamar, & the City Coun. In EeUlrY.
Gil of Augusta.
This cause came on TO be heard at this ad'
]ourned Term, and was argued by counsel,
and thereupon, upon consideration, upon con-
sideration thereof. it was ordered, adJndsed and
decreed as follows, viz: that the Demurrers
filed in above case be deemed sufficient, and
that The Same do stand and be allowed, and
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-05

The undersigned having been appointed by
the HOME MISSION BOARD Of the Edgefeld
Baptist Association 10 labor in Division No.
q, will, by Divine Permission, attend al the
times and places stated below...
Horns Creek, on Saturday before the I'd
Lords Day IN August.
Edgefiel,l C. H., on Saturday before. the 3rd
Lords Day in August.
Antioch, on Saturday before the 4ll Lords Day
in August.
Red Oak Grove, on Saturday before the 5lh
Lords Day in August.
Pleasant Grove. on Saturday before the Isl,
Lords Day in September.
Each meeting will continue for. n week, if
circumstances shall render it proper,
JOSEPH MORRIS,
A. P. NORRIS.
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The warm Weatiier..TGe5 5sud.

Of the weather, during this season
of the year, exhibit a most baneful effect on
the human system, debilitating and prostrating
it The stomach and bowels become derang-
ed, giving timely notice to all, who. are inclin
ed to glye attention to the warning voice OF
nature. At such times "Jayne's Carnlinatlye"
never fails 10 afford immediate relief, checking
the disease and restoring the patient ovigor'
ous health. Mothers cannot be too cautious
with their children during this month, and the
month following, and in the earliest stages OF
this summer disease, whather from .tecthin!,
oppressive heat, or other causes, they should
at onceresort to this never iailing remedy.
Hundreds of certificates from respectable per.
sons in this city, are in possession of the pro-
prie!or, ready TO exhibit To all who may desire
20 see them nj his office, No. 8 South Third
istrset, Philadelphia. -
LIFE! LIFEH .LIFE!n!
All tl,atn man hath will he give for his
lifc," so we find recorded in the most ancient
md best of bonks, but as we see thousands
dying around US with Consumption. Group,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Splitting Blood, and other
Pulmonary affections, we are led TO donht The
correctness Of the above assertion, especially
SiHSS IL 10 So wei kllOWii tlut CcTldll Icintuy
may be obtained, which always arrests those
Diseases.
DR.. JAYNE'S EXPECTORANT never
fails TO give relief, and cures after every other
means have failed. This can be and has been
proved in thousands Of instances, where il has
effected radical cures. after the patient had
been given up by all his friends and physicians
RS ROBERTS, Sole Agent. at Edgefeld
c, H., South Carolina.
Be'oare of Countcricits
August5 81. %
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Arrivals o. + New. Coos! G1jiiIlli;|!
3 EST esE FLOUR y a1 s4 25 m per barrel !,

HkESl LUX at. "a ~ per harret, :. a..
~ do by retail a0fbs. for dollar 'S
.Rna Basa TurnIp' Seed, from D. Landfetb,
Philadelphia, {. ~ .Sehe>Ss 8 f5Esf :
Early fat Dutch, red or purple top fiat, large
:, globe. large Norfolk and yellow Aberdeen
Turnip Seeds,,, &, sit;s.,.. I. ~. ~.
Mustard Seed fori Picking. S,,s;.,.,.,
English Marrowfa, Peas. Try a idtserog. 4
Mems cloth gaiter Shoes, !. -
WoInens kid and seal skin Shoes. ..,. ,.''s
Women's light gaiter Shoes, a new and beau
llnl article. -, ',e''i
Barnes Notes on Isaiah, JOB, Gospels & Epa.
Bowling or Romanisnl. attt
Devices System of ofMidwifery, y.sA 80.
GunI's Domestic Medicine, 81 62I,
Dana's Europe; Keightlys History of England
Mclntosh's History of England,
DnIbin's Observations in Europe, .2voIs.
Tyiler's Universal History, =
Davies; ,,.;;s ;sni!ey's, Pike's. & vogdes' Arith.
McKenzes 5000 Receipts, . i ~
a set ot Pea Fowls Feathers fora Fly Brusl,,,
Bacchus, by Rev. Ralph Bdrnes Crindrod, i
pnze Temperance Essay, containing more
Book.
D'Aubigny's History of the Reformation 4th
. vol. separate, also complete in vols.
Hebrew Grammar, 'Biblei and Dictionary, the
best works extant. expressly selected for
-. Students. .. z. zs:Ii71ts aI-@
fouatt s. Skinner on the Horse.
Clutter o. Youatt's CattIe Doctor.
McAllis,cr's all healing Ointment, o. tho
Worlds Salye, capital for Piles, tina. dread.
full nalady. 1t cures also. Wounds, Burns.
Bruises, and Sores, in an Unexpectedly
short time, takes ou. all pain.
For sale by K. 8. ROBERTS. :.
Edgefeld C. Hath Aug. 1916, q. 23.
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To the 06ccrs and Soldiers oftsc
S0uti ElrOLlun ReU;,ncut of Vojuntecre
BRIDGE CASE.

Nix. EDITOR. Will you please to give the
inclosed Decree in this case, and the two let
tiers Of MIR. GLEN, the Clerk, one insertion, my
object is for the public to see, that the case is
now fully and fairly before the Supreme Court,
it will also stop the influence of those false let
ter writers in their speculating designs.
HENRY SHULTZ.
0nn nf Az
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-05

Rail Roads in Georgia.-Somc Georgia pa
pers suggest, that Rail Road celebration be
held at Atlanta, during the month of August.
In the caurse Of this month there will be com.
ple,ed and in actual operation 543 miles ofcon'
1inuons railway in Georgia. all tending TO the
same poim-the Central Rail road Of I90 miles,
lie Macon and Western Of l0l, The Georgia Of
III, and the Western and Atlanta Of go miles.
Thus WILDE completed. or nearly so, the grand
enterprise which has for na'n5er of years
engaged the attention ola large portion Of the
citizens of Georgia
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-05
MISSIONARY APPOINTMENTS

The undersigned having been assigned by
the MISSIONARY BOARD to labor in Division
No. !, ofthe Edgefield Association, will attend
at the places aud at the times stated below:
Rehobeth, on Saturday before the Cd Lords
Day In August.
Gilgal, on Saturday before the Sd Lords Day
in August
Bethany, on Saturday before the 4th Lord 8
Day in August.
Horeb, OIL Saturday before the 5tI Lord 5
Day in August.
BeulaI, on Saturday before the 1st Lords Day
i'll September.
The Meetings will continne for seven days
if circumstances render it proper
Z. WATKINS.
ID. ID. BRUNSON.
June II 1886
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Bearer Of Dispatches to Gen. TAILOR.
we have been informed, through cred
'taoie source, that Mr.. Lloyd Brooke ar.
rived ,n this city on Tuesday, on bis way
irom Washington to Matamoras, with inn.
portant dispatches TO Gen. Taylor. He
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-05
LAMBS FOR SALE.

AEAlN 01S Il ~uo SSkA IL Gs
YNHE Subscriber offers for sale the Planta.
III zion on which he lives, 81 miles above
Hamburg, lying on the Savannah river, con-
tanning about 500 acres Of Land :. on the, prem,
ises are two story comfortable Dwelling
House, in the Pincy Woods, out houses; a a
Grist Mill Cotton Gin carried BY water, and
small Fishery is attached to il. .-.., !.
Also-A Plantation in Barbour county, Ala.
bama, 8 miles from the market town Enialla,
containing 960 acres of Land. one.thrd cleared
and under .good fence 1t has a two.s,oriy
Dwelling House, out houses and quarters for
sixty Negroes. ,153
ANY reasonable FERNS, 10 suit the purchaser,
will be given on either place. Z.
July % ..,y. - ~ lASsoia; 81 as
~ The Abbevile Banner and Greeny lille
Monntalneer, will please copy. a:a :,
o. The friends of EDMUND MORRIS
Esq, announce him as candidate for the
Office of Tax Collector q, tbe next election.
: NoT6. : II = If ID.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-05

Most shameful and ungalIam.-We sce 1t
stated iha, among other articles, the Spectacles
worn by old ladies', in Ohio, are taxed. If these
sap,ent Legislators, wonld tax TO prohibition,
the gold spec,acles ofthe young dandies, ,hev
would act as they should. But for heavens
sake, we iutrea! them to permit the old ladies
to read the Bible aud the newspapers without,
cost.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-08-05

Death Of Maj. James Il, Ashbv.-We
regret to announce the death of Maj. Jas.
"A. Ashley He died in this city this morn.
Ing at about z O'Clock, after long and
severe illness. Major Ashby was in the
prime OF life and one OF our mos, respec-
ted ciIIzens-distinguished as citizen for
his inheSible inlegrity-and as a soldier
for hrs uaquestIoned aud we'll tried cour-
age has, Euening M,cs.
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Elders WIN. WATKINS and JOHN TRApP,
having been appointed to labor in Division
No. 3, of llIe Edge6rld Association, will attend
the Churches at the times stated below.
Little Stevens Creek, nl. Saturday before the
2d Sabbnthin'. August ....-s.. !, ~
Fellowship, OF Saturday befoie the Sd Sabbath
in August. -. 3..g':
Mountain Creek, OH Saturday before the 4,h
Sabbath in August. -.
Sister Springs, On Saturday before the .5lh
SubbatL in August.
Damascus, on Saturday before the 1st Sabbath
in September. -
The Meetings will continue for seven days,
ii circumstances render it proper.
July If 23
The undersigned having been assigned oy
the MISSIONARY BOARD to Labor in Dlvisipn
No. 3, Of the Edgeield Association, will attend
at the places at the times stalled below:
At Salem, Oh The I'd Saturday in August.
At Bethel, OIL the Sd Saturday in August.
AT Dry Creek, on the 4th Saturday in August
At Lexington, on the 5th Saturday in. Angst.
AT Rocky Creek, on the Ist Saturday in
September,
And will continue one week at each OF those
places, circumstances warranting.
H. A. WILLIAMS,
SAMUEL GETZEN.
July IF 90
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WASHINGTON CRY. 25,h July, ls45.

WASHINGTON CITY, 25th July, lS45.
Brother Officers and Fsiio,o Soldiers: Whilst
absent FROM home, (and my native State will
always inspire feelings associated with that ell.
dearing word and when ! could not have
hoped lor such compliment, you have been
pleased 10 cunler on me the highest distinction
oi my life. In electing me to the command of
the regiment of South Carolina Volunteers
raised under the late reqnisition Of the Presi-
dent of the United States, you have manifested
confidence, of all others, the most gratifying
10 my feelings. You are willing to ,rus, ME as
your commander amidst the perls OF war.
will not, in words, attempt TO express my gra-
tilude; yoa can appreciate my feelings. have
many inducements 10 enter into pursuits Of
more immediate pecuniary interest.but would
be a traitor TO my feelings. if | were to hesitate
in accepting the office you have conferred on
me.
have officially announced my acceptance
Of IL to the Governor oil South Carolina Let
US make no promises As officers and soldiers
we shall occupy differen, relations from what
we did when we were fellow citizens and shall
have different duties to perform feel conf
dent that the defects Of the officer swl be sup.
piled 10y the galIantry of his men. lie, us real
ize that we are called on to do our duty 10 our
common country, under a banner whose stars
and stripes will indicate its power; and let us
not forget on any OCCASION, that we are, bound
to uphold the ancient hrmnr Of our own State.
Our duty as soldiers wii require us to sustain
the ONE, and orr pride and love Of reputation
will inspire us, with resolution, to maintain the
other.
have the honor 10 be, very respectfully.
Your obedient servant.
p. NJ. BUTLER.
To the Officers and Soldiers cftsc
South Carolina Regiment of Volunteers.
p Whilst am in Washington | will
confer with the President and Secretary orWar,
as to the probable time that the regiment NAV
be called into service. and will take such n,ea
sures as the occasion may require.
P. N. B.
From a private letter received by Col. B..
from Gov. Butler, who is now in Washington,
we have been permitted to mike the following
extract:
:" think there sa prospect Of getting of in
September, TO relieve regiment from Lonis'
ana, tnat wishes to leave at the expiration OF
their six months
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We:are authorized to announce GEORGE
J. SHEPPARD as candidate for the Office
Of Tax Collector, al the next election. Z.
Dec. " 4S g
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Mr. Clarke Mills. nattoc artist Some
weeks since, the City Council of Charleston,
presented a beautiful medal to Mr. CLARKE
Mills. a native Artist Of our State, as token
ofapprobatoh of his bust Of the Hon. JoHS G..
CALHOUN. Not very long since. we had the
pleasure of seeing several bnsts Of distinguish
ed men. executed by this talented young man.
We are not connoisseurs ourselves. but we
heard the most favorable opinion expressed By
the best judges of his promise and his artistic
skill. II is the intention OF Mr.. Mills to finish
his studies n, Rome. Doubtless he will reflect
high honor upon his native State.