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HXG7p. GAlRMllGlt5 AGAwIGlIl*W.
announcing 10 the public that they have been
successful in securing the services Of Md.
w. c.. TILLOTSON for the ensuing year.
The school TO be conducted on the same plan
and Mt the same rates Of last year. !; Mr., Til
lotson is too well known as frst rate teacher
and oiscipinpran ytosgive any sfafthep COM
ments. Cheap board can be bad inthe neigh
borhood. The school will commence on the
first Monday in January next'
ITustecs---P. LIE Roy, i. Gown, r. Bra.
dy, p. Rogers,r Wells, p. Gray, S. Nor.
rah, J. McCelvy, H.McCclvy,
Nov l0%E'<a 81 81
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The State of South Carolina

John G. Wilson, applicant, Y. Robert A
Wilson and others.-Partition in Ordinary
1t appearing to my satisfaction that Mr. Bull
ger and Jane his wife, Thos Lesly and Susan
his wife. Joseph Lesly and Mary bis wife, par.
tics Defendants. reside without the limits Of
this State: Ordered tiat they do appear and
object to the division or sale of the Real Es-
taste Of Alexander Wilson, decd on or before
sent TO the same will be entered Of record.
DAVID LESLY,
Nov 10, lS47 80 3m Ordinary.
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NO'I'ICi!.

Al! persons indebted to Robert Itichcy, decd
by note or account, arc requested 10 make
payment on or before the 18th OF this month, ,
Dec l ~ 3t J.B. RICHEY, Admir-
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PARTITION.

III 1 4 lOIN.
Enoch Barmorc and wife, applicants, vs.
Pinckney Jones and others, dcf'ts
1t appearing to my satisfaction that
Sharp and wife, Jane, - Murray and
wife, Mury, two of the Defendants, reside
without the limits Of this State: 1t is, there
fore, Ordered, that they do appear and object
TO the division sale Of the Real Estate of
Hugh Morrah, deceased, on or before the first
Monday in March next, or their consent TO
the same will be entered OF record.
DAVID LESLY, O. A. D.
Nov "a, lS47 SO 3m
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The RossE TELEscopE.-The capacity
of this intrument is wonderful Such is its
power, that If star OF the first magnitude
7: were removed to such a distance that
its light would be three millions of
years in reaching us, this telescope would
nevertheless, show it to the human eye. Is
it to be wondered: then, that with such an
instrument grand discoveries should be
made? Lthas becn,pointcd to the heavens;
and, although in the beginning only Of its
career, it has already accomplished mighty
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month. III lcnglh pure atmosphere mtlvc
hun the resolution oi its constitution and
the stars OF which ii is compuscd bur,,
upon the sigh, Of man for the first time.
-tMcunum
GENERAL S!ilEips-Illi, tlislin cushcd
officer is always 10 bc fonnd in the ,hiclcst
OF the fight, bearing our eagles to victory.
Scarcely had he recovered from his wound
at Ccrro Eurio ere we inl him near the
CITY OF McxIc" chasing the flying Mcxcans
III their rrceipi,a'c flight lrom his pursuing
brigade. And although srriausIv wounded
IN this great battle, h. Staunchcd the blood
flowing from his wound by binding his
han! !k"rchIrf around it, nor quits the field
t'll The victory is won. General Shields is
Il native OF t!lr Emnrni.l Isle. and we'll may
his Irish friends in America be proud of so
brave and chivalrous y brother General
oh''lds Is now about forty years years Of
age. when he received the appointment Of Il
Genc'al in the 'ni,cd States Army hc was
at me head Oh the Land Department, hut
left his most comfortable Si,,r,lion to defend
Ills ;':op:e'' c':':nry in the pcrilous strife Of
Sangn'nary war in Mexico. Before he was
called to preside over the Land Depar,
III :nt at Washington he had held the ap-
poin'mcnt OF supreme Judge in the State of
Illinois. Thus beside being gallant sold-
Ter rs ever drew il sword, he ranks among
tho best rcuI JuIgcs OF the Republic.
Tie BATTLE: OF FL. MoL1So DEL REy-
From the official d"spatc!.cs, now publish
ing IN the Journals, this battle, fought on the
S'h OF Sco!cmbcr, under the immediate
command OF Gen Worth. would seem to be
one OF the most brilliant achievements Of
the war. With a force consisting CT only
three thousand one hundred men, in the
short space of two hours, all enemy of four
teen thousand strong, commanded by Santa
Anna himself strongly cntrcnchcd, were en-
trcly routed, with the loss to them of three
thousand III killed and wounded, eight hun
drcd prisoners, including fitiy-two commits
stoned officers; three Of the four of their
guns and Il large quantity of small arms,
and gun and muslict ammunition. Five TO
one, and strong cntrcnchments. was the
proportion Of force against Gen Worti,'s d.
vision yet more Of the enemy were slain.
wounded and made prisoners than the whole
American forces engaged. The annals of
modern warfare scarcel show a parallel 10
the achievements Of our troops in Mexico.
~. Y Evc. Post.
BANKS IN M'>slssIrrI.-Among the To-
cal Questions decided by the late election in
Mississippi. was Que in regard to pro-
posed amendment Of the constitution of that
State, by which The Legislature is deprived
Of the power to charter Banks. This a.
mendInent is said to have been carried in
the affirmative by large majority, so that
no Banks can hereafter be incorporated in
that State.
rs Jonathan Dumpey here % asked a
raw country fellow, boiling into Il city
printing Office.
Il don't know any such man v' replied
the foreman.
''fou don't know him !" exclaimed the
country chap: 'why he courtcd my siste,!"
o. A Clrd.-In answer to numerous inoui-
rlcs, tho undersigned takes this method of saviny
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TO RENT.

., TO RENl. '".
IT From the lst day Of January
fsssM next, tho PLANTERS HOTEL
IsssE8 at Abbevlle G. H. Attached to tho
IA6a Hotel is spacious BAR ROOM which
can be rented ALSO .5,s...E.4E :. .-ss.
The Tavern will be rented Furnished or Unfur-
nished. For terms applyto the proprietor. =
Nov II 38-2t M. D. ROCHE
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LOST.

LCSI,
On Monday of Court, a fine GOLD HEADED
WALKING CANE, vanished black, either in
this village, or between this place and Cedar
Springs. Amy INFORMATION respecting it will bo
thankfully received or the hutlcr suitably reward
cd. J. w. FRAZIER.
Cedar Springs, Oct q 35 If
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us Jonathan Dumpey here 2" asked a
raw country lcllow, boiling into Il city
printing Office.
Il don't know any such nrln !" replied
the foreman
"fou don't know him" exclaimed the
country chap: ''why he courtcd my siste,''
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Suffrage Meeting.

AT meeting of the voters of the Second Ward, with
out distinction Of party, in favor of extending the right
of suffrage, held Tuesday evening" LIST instant, at
Haslup and Weedens Hall, in pursuance of previous no
tce Dr. +. Howard called to the chair, and John r.
c. Clark appointed secretary.
The chaiman having stated the object of the meeting
On motion of ]. e. Norris, esq,
Resolpcd That committee of five be appointed to nomi-
nate candidates the meeting represent the Ward in the
ensuing municipal election.
On motion OF Jesse E. Dow, esq,
Ordered That the Chair appoint said committee.
Whereupon the Chair appointed Messrs. J. E. Norris d.
Hedck George NJ Philips, G. r. Sengstack, and Joseph
Sessord said committee.
The committee RETIRED and after consultation, reported
the following named gentlemen:
For dderman.-John Wilson.
For Counciimen.-James F. Halliday, John A. Blake, and
Jesse E. Dow.
The question being taken each separately, the
ticket adopted by the meeting
The several candidates being in attendance upon invita-
tion gave their views respectively the meeting each
pedging himself in favor of extending the right of suffrage,
and if elected use all honorable efforts in his power
have the passed.
On motion of VIM. H. Deitz, esq,
Ordered That the proceedings OF this meeting be signed
by the chairman and secretary, and published.
On motion, the meeting adjourned, sine die.
f. HOWARD, Chairman.
JOHN T. G.. CLARK, Secretary.
american and News please copy.)
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The authorities at Washington, on being informed of
the destruction by mob Of the buildings at the Long
Island Farms, which had been hired by the commissioners
of emigration for the reception of invalid and sick emf
grants, Immediately placed at the disposition of these COM
missoners the commodous public buildings, owned by
the United States, at the quarantine ground
This is better locality the buildings are better,
more spacious and more convenient and the approach
more easy for the emgrant.
We have pleasure in making known this prompt and
liberal action on the part Of the executive authorities
Washington and hasten make it public, in order to
allay any uneasncss that may have been occasioned
among these unfortunate migrants their connexions
lest they should be denied suitable shelter, and the
care which their forlorn condition requires.
nv. Y Courier g. ENQUIRER
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CHEAP POSTAGE MovEMENT.-A movement in favor OF a
sui greater reduction of the postage letters and papers
has been made in Boston, and general public meeting in
favor of the object is to be held At preliminary meeting
on Wednesday last resolutions the following effect
passed. That the best interests of society in every country
are promoted by cheap posogethat higher tax should
be levied upon the of written printed mat
Ter through the mail than necessary prevent abuse Of
the privlcge-and that reduced and uniform system Of
postage called for in the United States The friends
cheap postage would have been satisfied they say, let
the present remain for few years, but for the par
ua change which the opponents of effected in the last
session of Congress They go for radical reduction
Of the postage and the total abolition Of the fanking priv
hege. This early commencement of the agitation OF the
subject shows that they in and intend to make
bold attempt the session.
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The procamations of our different military commanders
10 the Mexican people, under orders issued from the gov
eminent have all announced that the property OF the
ehurch-the rights OF person and property--woud be
most regously respected "We are authorized to state
that this policy remains unchanged" says the Washing
ion Union.
1.-The army of the United States respects, and will al
ways respect private properly Of every ana .e
nor where re"-Gen. SCOTS last proclamation 10 the
Merriam TeoWe'
The Boston Atas affects be greatly alarmed lest the
Catholic churches in Mexico should be robbed by gov
,mlnent 1t need be frightened, for the army OF the
nud States is there project them against all pioenee
even their people, many OF whom have declared in
for of confscatng church property TO support the
anst u.s. and decree of the Mexican government pretty
much that effect proclaimed by the late ruling chief
magistrate of Mexico!
lis pity there had not been force sufficient here
the Catholic church and seminary at Charlesown, when
citizens of Massachusetts robbed it and burnt it TO the
Ground and broke open its tombs and stole the plates
ion the collins they contained. Then, every Catholic
church in Boston was threatened with destruction and
hey were filed with their friends armed, protect them,
while tue personal safety of Catholics endangered
account of their religious belief! Then, uno6e,ding fe-
males devoted religious duties, with the children under
he care, driven from their abode by consuming
fire kindled by a mob, unobstruced, midnight, the
flames of which illuminated the streets of Boson But
Ibis was not enouglthese females and children pur-
ued 10 their private abode in Roxbury, and obliged
abandon that In search of security Again they
were followed by the demon OF persecution to their shelter
in Boston; and, finally only found peace aud security by
aping Massachusetts, Let Massachusetts, then, turn
np tho whites of its eyes holy horror at the unauthorized
apprehension that Catholic churches in Mexico to be
despoed by our national troops, while this bases OF
church robbery this vlcst outrage, and this most disgrace
t manifestation of religious intolerance upon the records
of our history for century, remains fresh in recoilec
uon ulatoned for.
"Hypocrite. thine eyes pihiu
Nor longer look abroad for sn.n
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WHEAT, &c.--The amount of wheat corn, and other
produce which has passed through this place its way
Milan Market within the last twelve days, is al
most ncrodibe-avengng from 300 TO 800 teams day
The Milan Tribune that 20 900 bushels OF wheat
and corn were received Tuesday last for which, with
the payments on receipts, $4,000 in cash paid
single day! We dare presume that not less than
$780, 900 day paid out during all last week Prices for
wheat ranged from 81 05 to 81 49, corn 40 to Al cents
[Nor,cok Experiment.
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New Books.

We have received from Mr. Franck Taylor Johnson's
Dictionary of Gardening, edted-with numerous addi-
tionsby David Landeth, of Philadelphia To the hor-
ticulturis this is almost indispensable work, as it
comprises the various departments relative to agricultural
pursuits. We also indebted to Mr. Taylor for a
work. upon the excellence of which it would be useless
for us to comment at this time The numerous editions,
in every form, and at every price, is the best guarantee
of its merit We refer to Piccioa-a gen. that should be
in the cabinet of every literary connoisseur.
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Ono WHEAT REGION The Masson (Ohio) Gazette

"The business of village never more brisk than
Tor the last few days The strings of teams crowdng every
street to its capacity give ample evidence OF the
productive country, and the business
terprse of The quantities of wheat daily
cleared from wagons enormousfar exceeding anything
heretofore known in this market. The warehouses are
grooming under their immense loads, with prospect OF
immediate relief the quantities received exceed the
shipments, though every possible effort made ship it
of as as, possible. Below viii be found table giving
the total received during the past week.
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New TELEGRAPH TO BUFFALo--A letter in the Roches-
Ter Advertiser, from Albany, says line is TO be
tabshed, to be operated by invention superior to
Morse's
1T said the line will be bull at about half the price
the present one the stockholders Leading merchants
in New York will the enterprise and take literally OF
the stock
The stock for another line from New York to Phadel-
phia to be operated by the invention is all taken.
From Philadelphia Washington, two gentlemen take all
the stock.
From New York Boston, persons interested in
the undertaking."
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London letter in the New York Journal of Com
merce has these paragraphs.

The arrangements for conveying passengers and treas
ue the lsthmus of Panama completed and an
agreement has been signed between the Royal Mail Steam
packet Company and the Pacific Steam Navigation Com
pany fixing the of freight and all other particulars so
mat there shall be every encouragement Tor parties 70 avail
themselves of this line OF communication between the At
lantlc and Pacific oceans.
Sir John Ross the distinguished antarctic voyager has
proposed TO the Royal Astronomical Society plan Tor
reaching the North Pole. He has also applied to the Adj
mlIaty the subject His proposition is to winter
Spizbegen, and employ his officers and under the
direction OF the talented of the celebrated Professor
Schumacher; whist Sir John, at the proper season. would
attempt reach ihs North Pole sedges, drawn by Swe
dish horses The gallant officer attributes the failure hith-
erto arising from the of the attempt having always
been made in summer, instead OF in the spring.
ish Minister presented his wife Her Majesty The lady
was alfred in full dress, and veil. Her lord
presented himself his superb national costume This Is
the frs, instance of the kind on record acctious writer
says Turk is allowed four wives by law and then asks
What to be done with wives Nos q B. and should they
wish TO go TO court also ~
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ARTEsIAN WELL.--As this subject (says the Charles
ton PATRIOT is attracting much attention in our city, and
project is course OF experiment to supply the city
with water by OF Artesan well, we think the
following article in reference to in existence in
Paris will be of interest to readers 1t is taken from
awok entitled Gagnani's Paris Guide" copy OF which
has been kindly loaned us by friend:
"was towards the end of 1885, that the contract for Dor
ing the depth OF 1890 feet in search OF water was made
with M Mulot, Sen, of Epnay Sene and the lst
January 1884, the work began On December 81 1885, the
boring instrument had penetrated 3S3 metres, through strata
ofauva EARTH sands and successive beds OF flint and chalk
In June $780, the borer had reached 466 metres and
still the chalk For days before the 26,h February
1884, greensh sand had been drawn up and this gave rise
superstition that the boring instrument the
water AT length, about o'clock that day the tube
gave passage little thread of water but after the
fluid bursting with force, broke through the machinery
which surrounded the top ote tube Thus had NJ Muot the
happiness after years and months operations
his efforts crowned with The sand which
up for few days geenish to that succeeded some OF
ayeowish color The temperature of the water % deg
the cengrade scae S3a deg Farenheit Several times
did the boring instrument break and fall in during these
arduois operations in May, 1887, when the length of
the bar united 4O7 metres, 1885 feet 1t required in
cessantlabor from that till August OF the following year,
period of IA months it. The immensely of the
labor forming this well may be conceived, when
slider the boring nsiruent had penetrate depth
800 feet the whole of which now lined with galvanized
lon The rises liz feet above the surface of the
ground. At the mouth of the well it yields 900 res,
$50 gallons per minute elevation of liz feet gives
1900 tres Water from the well OF Grenee will rise the
highest story of any house in Paris Tho orce of the well
80 cenmees about FL nches) in diameter and Is
meres the bottom its depth is 81 times great the
altitude of the highest point oil the dome OF the lnvades
hasnow been ascerained that throughout the basin of the
Seine and adjoining departments, Artesan wells may be
formed wherever the elevation of the soil does exceed
by 40 metres 13 feet that of the Abaror de Grenelc
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vEsKzuEIA-Letters received in this city, (says the Bal-
more Americana by the Jane Howes, at Boston, from Porto
abelo which place left the 10th May, mention the
resignation of several members OF the new Venezuelan
and that this had caused considerable excitement
in Caraccas will be remembered that during the past
YEAR there have been disturbances in that republic
In, that recent advces had stated that the popularity Of the
President and cabinet was such as to leave no doubt OF
future quiet
Nothing serious, however, was unprecedented Business
dull as the entire coffee crop had been sent to MARKET and
but li,e left for shipment. With provisions, particularly
-four the markets overstocked.
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From our Baltimore Correspondence.

BALTIMORE, June 2-5 p. IA.
have received the following despatch from New York
for the sUnion which, although bringing but few days
later intelligence from Europe, is of highly important
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NMOO.-Adventures in the South seas by Herman Mel
~ vile, author of "Pypee," vol.
Overland Journey round tho World by Sir George Smp-
son. Governor OF the Hndson's Bay Company, VOL
Memoirs the Queen of France, by Mrs Forbes Bush
vols. from the second London edition
Carncter of Men Of Genius series of mscellanies,
selected lin London) from the Boston North American
Review 2 vols London. a
I;uzo's History the English Revolution, from the
cession of Charles L., 2 vols, London
History OF English Revolution, by Dahmann, profess
sor of history the University of Goingen vol, London.
Lives of eminent British Danatists, collection of biog
raphies by Campbell Clifford barley, Leigh Hunt, and
others, l vol
Shells from the Strand of the Sea Of Genius, by H. Far
ley, l volume.
May 10 +. Tailor
T,OR SALE OR RENT.-Two houses 9th between
II l. and north large two-story new brick.
with cellar and back buildings, pump Of excellent water
in the yard, and large side lot attached the other
frame two stories high, with back building containing
eight rooms For terms, apply TO r. JONES,
Nav I9--tf 30 Until On the premises
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Potomac Pavllion-FIney Point, ma.

THE subscribers having taken this popular and healthy
place of rccreation and refitted the Pavilion with
furniture, beds, mattresses Nc, respectfully that
will be open for the reception Of visites the 18th of
June Particular has been observed in the selection of
servants and Of the best in the country has
been engaged The table will present all the delicaccs of
fish, crabs, &c in every variety Of cookery The bathing
the Pavilion all times excellent will be rendered very
houses which will be properlyanended Piney Point Is
easy access being about 100 miles distant from Wash
npton and Baltimore with steamboats, regularly touching
and landing passengers at the wharf from those cities,
Norfolk &c. steamboat will also convey passengers
thrice a week to and Aqua Creek the Pavilion;
thus giving visitors from Richmond and the South safe
sents pleasant for health and recreation.
Excellent fishing may always be had during the
No extru charge will be made for nnusenents.
Board per month $SO 90
Do per week 800 0.t
Do per day %
Children and servants half price Families for the
Tune 2-smwt HARDWOOD Il KELLER
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Through tickets TO Norfolk, Portsmouth,, Old Point
Comfort. &C.. VIA. Richmond and Port Walthall.
MehOe Eyrs O,tlu

TIME public advised that through tickets continue TO
be given board the Potomac steamboat to the above
places the low of five dollars and fifty cents only in
Guiding meals the James river boat
Passengers leaving Washington at 8, a. m or Alexan-
dria 9f m, Sundays Tuesdays, and Thursdays,
reach Richmond s, D. M, lin time its beautiful
sconery) where they lodge, and the morning 90 by
the Richmond and Petersburgh railroad and Port Wathsl
For further information, apply to Captain J. w. Rod
gers, on board the Potomac steamboat, or to
GEORGE MATTINGLY, Agent.
lime 2-3taW6W
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DEPARTURES OF u s. TRooPs.-The whole OF the 7th regi-
ment infantry, which was concentrated at Fort Adams
have taken their departure for Mexico