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NOTICE.
Will be sold ut Abbeville G. H., on Sale Day
in February next. at public sale tract of
land situate in Abbeville District, on waters
of Long Cane, containing 81 acres, more or
less, adjoining lands OF Jas Calvert and T
J Roberts, belonging to the estate of Jane
Morral, decd. S. r. MORRAH, Ex'or
Jan S, a. g
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some of them were quietly passing through
one OF the streets, when crowd Of Ieperos
gathered around them, and commenced
throwing stones, the result of which was.
that in q very few minutes there were ten
dead Mexicans lying in the street, and two
men, badly wounded, taken 10 the guard
house,"
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OUE DISABLED VoLUNTEERs,-IV What IS
to Become Of Them 1.-The presence of the
wounded officers Of the New York Rcri-
ment OF Volunteers in our ci,y-some with
outarms and some Oh crutchcs, from wounds
which they received at Chapul,cpcc and
C,.hurnbusco, while gallantly upholding the
dignity OF the Empire State and of the Uni
tea S,ates-suggcs;s the propricty of the
General Government, providing for them, in
some way. so that the rest Of their lives
shall not be spent in poverty. BY their
wounds, these gallant fellows, us well as
many others, from other States in the Uni
on, have been incapactatcd from earning
their living.-N. y Herald.
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u'Thc AbbcviIlc Female Acad-

GJ'Ehc AbbeviIle Female Acad.
ciny will be re-opcncd the second Monday in
January next.
Principal, ID. McNErLL TURNER.
Teacher Of Music Miss HARRISON
Boarding and Tuition Mt tho usual prices
Dec 81 +l3tf ID. McNEIIL TURNER
UJ'A C:arGl.-I will continue to practice in
the Court of Law for Abbcvc, and will regularly
attend its sessions. l refer my friends to Mcssrs.
COCHRAN s. NOBLE at AbbcviIle G. II.
JOHN CUNNINGHAM.
Charleston, Nov3 36 INST
We are authorised 10 announce JAMES
S WILSON as q candidate for Ordinary ut
the ensuing election.
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Partition in Ordinary.

Partition IN Ordinary.
John G.. Wilson, applt., VS.. Robt Wood
and others :,
Will be SOLD OH the Sale Day in February,
next, the land or Real Estate of Alexander
Wilson, decd, containing One Hundred and
Seniy-ive Acres, more or less, situate Oh
Calhonn's Creek and adjoining lands of Jas
Spence aud others, OH u credit Of twelve
months. by order OF the Court of Ordinary for
Partition. A. c. HAWTHORN.
Jano al 4W Sheriff.
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NOTICE.
All who are indebted to r obert Moon, decd,
are requested to make payment by the first of
February next; aud oil who have claims a.
gainst the same will please hand them in to me.
IN. SHARP, Ex,,.
A. J. MOORE, -" VIZ
Jan 5 A tt
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f' BREAD UPON THE WArERs"-Thc
American Tract Society have recently
started two Col porteurs, with fiat bottomed
boats, laden with their valuable publications,
for the purpose of supplying the numerous
boatmen, traders, and travellers, on the
waters of the Tennessee and Mississippi
rivers to New Orleans, with heal,hful, mo-
raj and intellectual food.
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A SOUND PARAGRAPH-The time is nc
far distant when the merchant whose ren
costs him more than his advertising, will b
universally regarded as one who does nc
understa nd his business, and will not lon
have any business to understand.
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DURING thunder storm at Vaux, i
France, OH the 10th ult., the ground was &C
vered with frogs, supposed TO have been t;
ken up,by water spout, from an extensiv
marsh i'll the neighborhood.
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Proposals for Bituminous Coal.
Navy DEPARTMENT,
-nuipn1ent and Repair

Navy DEPARTMENT,
Bureau OF Construction Fe5r ana S isis
CEALED proposals endorsed Proposals for Coal will be
March next for furnishing and delivering at such ports
places in the Gulf of Mexico as the bureau may direct or
on board any vessel in the Gulf OF Mexico that the com
naval officer may direct its arrival such guam
thy quantities of the best bitumnous lump COAL suitable
months from the date Of The contract be ordered by this
bureau fifteen days previous notice being given for It's
practicable.
The coal must be such shall be approved by persons
who will be appointed by the bureau to inspect and
anime It before being shpped and the vessels employed
transporting it SHALL in no case, exceed the draugh oil
One Law day (Sundays excep,ed) be allowed for every
twenty-five burden for each vessel to commence from
the next day she reported to have arrived at her
place Of destination.
The commanding naval officer OF the United States
mo vessels longer than may be necessary to deliver the coal
he should deem it expeden; in which case demurrage
The rate demurrage asked per cnsom-house meas
rement vessel for each days the lay
days, must be stated in the respective offers
Persons who may be DESTROYS 10 offer, requested not
go beyond the quantity they can certainly deliver al the
times which may be specified in the orders as no extern
sion of time will be granted and in all cases forfeit
will be rgidy exacted .
Bonds with two approved suretes, will be required in
half the estimated the contract and ten per
will be deducted all bills which will not be paid until
the shall be completed according TO its terms the
remaining ninety per of all bills duly approved will
be paid within thirty days after their presentation to the
proper authority
Every offer must accompanied by written guaranty
(sgned by responsible persons) 10 the effect
that he or they undertake that the bidder bidders, WILL
if his their bid be accepted enter into obligation
five days, with good and sufficient suretes to fur
nish the coal as proposed No proposal viii be considered
unless accom- panied by such guaranty
The the right of rejecting offers submit
nv who have failed alter
their offers had been acceped who after entering into
contracts failed fulfil them The offers must state the
pits from which the coal will be taken.
{as- To be published twice week, until the 10Th of
March, in the National Inellgencer and National Demo
KRAFT Washington; Morning Post and Daily Times, Boston
Journal of Commerce, Globe, Evening POST and Sum- New
York; Pennsylvania, Public Ledger and Keystone, Phia
burg; Enquirer, Richmond, Va. Republican and Argus
and Sun Baltimore Beacon and Southern Argus, Norfolk
Chronicle and Old Dominion, Portsmouth, Va.
Feb l6-2awtl5th March
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WALTER EVANS and others } -
| JOSEPH CocKERIlLE and others)
T)Y a decree of the Circuit Superior Court OF Law
ID and Chanccry for the town OF Petersburg Virginia. rem
dered the above at November term, loi7 the
designed, of the OF the court was d
reced inquire and ascertain who were the kindred OF
Eliza Amanda Evans deceased, the part of her father
her DEATH viz on Sih ofOctober l843 and who the
to portion of The which said Alexander Evans
died sesed The kindred referred consist of the brothers
and sisters said Alexander Evans. deceased and their
1t is represented that the said Alexander
Evans had four sisters OF the whole blood, Wis Mary who
said have married Joseph Harper and removed to
State of Tennessee, where IL is said that she and her
husband both died many years ago is said she left son.
George Harper but that he is believed to have been dead
many years. without issue and ntestae. q Nancy, whose
children known. 8. Sally, who is said to have died
thirty years ago in the State of Kentucky ntestate
unmarried and without issue. 4. Ellen, who is SAID TO
have married. first John Hummer and alter
wards to Samuel Walker Iii said that she died chdless
and that her husband is also dead The said Alexander
Evans sisters and brother of the half blood IN
respect whom inquiry necessary The undersigned
desires any person who may be able give informal
ton respecting Mary Evans who married Harper. or her
son, Sally Evans and Ellen Evans or either oil
her husbands or either of them, will communicate the
same TO him Petersburg, Virginia, by the LIST day oil
April lSt and if OF these parties be living he desires
that they other will communicate the TACT 10 MN
by the same time, that he may comply with the order OF
the Court d. M. BERNARD,
Dec. 2S-2amtApril Commissioner
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HENRY JANNEY,

Eighth strea near the General Pot Office.
IT, II subscriber having enlarged his premises, and
doubled his force, is determined TO give even greater
satisfaction than hereofo in the manufacture of his
Beautiful, Substantial, and Comfortable Boots,
would say to those wishing be speedily supplied with
the above rare and desirable article, that they would do
we'll to have their recorded my books Those
who wish ready made work will find the best stock in the
District on my Shelves excepting the innabe patent
Congress Boots" together with every variety (lo fades
gentlemen and chidren) of Waterproof and Cork sole
boots and shoes Sass 4aff. &. .sl T. Z
Motto Small profits, quick sales and cash the
tor ylluIu5 70, H. JANNEY.
Il Oct 4--eosatn lint. Nat Wing. ~ Marlboro Gaz.l
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MAGNIFICENT PIANO.--The subscriber has received,
fl for sae of the most splendid pianos offered
in this city 1t is from the celebrated manufacturer Ge
bauhr. OF konigsberg, and is of his best full grand
pianos The is of rosewood, Of the highest finish,
richly carved and with solid rosewood carved legs. This
combines throughout with the greatest
possible strength, having Evards action, and several other
important Improvements contained In any other pianos
the country The is exceedingly ch and may be
elected by touches light enough for the delicate lady
fingers. Much might be said its superior quail
ties the subscriber will leave the instrument sound
praise respectfully inviting amateurs and proe
of music to call and try al Staoners' Hall, door
Fuller's Hotel. VIM. FISCHER.
Feb 7-3taV3w
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DR. BANNINa,s BODY BRACE.-Thousar

TNIS. BANNING'S BODY BNACE'-Thonsands OF per-
sos afflicted by pulmonary affections, dyspepsia con-
stipaon and degrees OF local general debility,
have relieved by this instrument II is particularly
adapted ailments prevalent at the SOUTH to
spial weakness distortions tendency of the body to
lounge and droop, both in children and adults BY resor
ing the posture, enarges the chest SO
a the subject breathes ecr and easier and thus many
of the chest with attendant affections OF the
heart and lungs counteaced and full play given to
the organs of respiration, a.
The brace may had in this city by applying to Mrs
Baldwin, who will be in attendance at all times over the
store of Mr. Peter Brenner tailor doors below AZ street,
on the north side Pennsylvania avenue gentleman
will aid in adapting il those who may call for the pur-
pose. nv
Applications for single braces, from distance as also
for paten, rights may likewise be directed to Dr. banning
office, 437A Broadway, New York VA
DR. Banning can refer, if desired some Of the most
professors OF medical and surgical science IN inc
United States as well distinguished ladies
gentlemen this city and other parts Of the country
Oct. 15-ly ,--,f ~ ~.
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March, 1877 possession by actual occupancy, OF any
portion OF the mineral lands embraced in this
ary Of War; tho purpose of mining thereon and all per
sons who shall be in possession. by actual Of
mine or nines actually discovered before the Isl March
847 as set forth tho OF LIST March, 1877 aoove mem
toned are authorized ener and purchaaf 9 safne a.
tho price, and condIuons ana 70 !ne e4tSn'
prescribed by that act and less " any ue before we
day hxed the :At OF those mineral
as on making proof OF possession and occupancy and In
compliance with those terms, the Register and Receiver
q The Land Oce, subject to an appeal to the oeSnMiy o.
tho Treasury all persons entitled 10 the right o. pre-
empsion TO Of the agricultural lands cmbraGe ~ tnls
are required e establish the sane 2 ne
therefor g seo~ after sesirg s eotst tnd be-
noe me Gay sppon'ed for the commence o. hs pno
ne :aAs 81 he lAuds ebracing the oaied ohsrwiss
such presumption claim viii be forfeited. y. y,
The serfda Of the mineral agent SAult s.s. Marie
thst psrson hsdiAG under oeses psrms oss IN he
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Agency for Claims = Washington.
CHARLES DH AEIDINGs Notary Public Convey,


~ and General Agent, No H. Todds Buildings, Pennsy
vania avenue Washington d. c., offers his the
OF claims before Congress OF the
tive departments before any boar OF commissioners tat
may be appointed for the adjustment OF spoat.ons
collecting private claims and rents, procuring PENSIONS
whether revolution other service; bounty lands
return duties those arising under contracts, treaties
Otherwise; buying and selling real estate, nc.
Particular attention paid the settlement of
dsbusing officers who may find II inconvenient to give
their personal attendance 49,
Having been commissioned notary public, he is pre-.
pared to furnish egaized copies Of any document other
paper that may be required
Charges will be moderate and regulated by the
claimed and the extent of service required
Communications (post paid) will receive immediate
tenrion.
He has the honor refer the Navy Department and
the yera bureaus connected with it, comproles and
ditors offices the Treasury Department, and the senior
captains and pursers the navy; and also Dr. John Ho.
mans Boston, Barnard Henry, ESQ.,, Philadelphia; Rev.
Her. T.. Ellsworth, Fayere, Indana Thomas N. Houn
es, Pensacola Florida; Hon. c. i. Penrose, Lancaster
Pa; Judge r. Hartley Crawford. Washington; VIM. Az.
new esq., New York; z. Collins Lee, esq Baltimore, Md
H. b. Reardon, esq. Norfolk, Va; Professor Goodrdge
New Haven, Conn; M yudson, esq, New Orleans; Hon
L. H. Foster, Nashville, Tenn.
l6-ly
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TYPE PRINTING MATERIALS MANUFACTURED
CONNER'S UNITED STATES TYPE AND STEREO-
TYPE FOUNDRY
Corner of Nassau and Ana streets, Ne,o York,
(1AN be had eighteen per deduc ton from old
~ prces.-The undersigned respectfully inform the old
patrons of the type and stereotype foundry formerly known
james Conners and recently Conner Cookies,
and the public in general that they prepared to execute
orders for printing types presses chases cases, imposing
stones ink frames, and every other article form
and of good quality, any other establishment in the
United States.
Borders, cuts brass rule, and all other articles manuiac.
ured this establishment at the reduced
New articles got up order being furnished with pat
terms.
The type this establishment is, both in the style Of
face and the material of which it is made, particularly
adapted for service in newspaper printing
All kinds Of stereotype furnished
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MANSION HOUSE,
No. 80 HrOadlcnH, Neg York.

w j. BUNKER having renewed his lease OF this we'll
w known establishment respectfully invites contnu-
of the public patronage Situated in the vicinity OF
the business district and convenient distance from the
various points OF entrance and departure from the city
the Mansion House has also the advantage of pecuia y
heahfu location, being exposed the Winds and in
the immediate neghborhood OF the Battery Such renova
tons aud Improvements required by the lapse OF time
and the demands OF improved public taste,
effected by the PROPRIETOR whose aim it is 10 render the
Mansion House pleasant and comfortable home TO his
guests.
MANSION HOUSE, Feb 10, 1913
The Richmond Enquirer, Norfolk Beacon, Cincinnati
Gazette, Louisville Journal, ST. Louis Republican, Nash
ville Union Mobile Register and Savannah Georgian,
will please insert the above three rnesrenewed every
other day-and send the bill to the Mansion House
Feb 1I-eod3t
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ID NLLER's HOTEL, Washimgton, ID. C.-Messrs A

E,ULLER's HOTEL, Washington, ID. C.-Messrs. A.
l. y L. H. FULLER take pleasure in informing their
friends and the travelling public that they will open their
NEW HOTEL, the corner Of Fennsyvana apenuc and 18Th
street, on or before the LIST Of December This house has
been erected great expense and under the personal
peyntendence OF the subscribers therefore they natter
themselves that all the requisites OF rsate hotel will be
found their establishment The furniture is al entirely
new, and expense has been spared obtain that which
is elegant and comfortable.
The situation of the house is considered eligible
tn their late stand the of l4h and Penn
ylvana avenue Vacated by the subscribers last Nove-
ber) being nearer the Capitol and than;ive
walk the Presidents House and the public depart
To old friends and guests tender sincere
thanks their patronage heretofore bestowed and
them that they will find cordial welcome their
house, and trouble will be spared render them
comfortable their own firesides.
To future friends and guests offer good house
;nd all the inducements " aforesaid and beg their pa
tronage.
Porers will be in attendance the and steamboats,
on their arrival, nth the badge OF Fullers Hotel
No charge for Conveying baggage :,
Nov 5-dti A. IL. f. II. FULLER
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The Museum, or Fashion. Fancy, and Curiosity.

The Museum OF Fashion, Fancy, and Curiosity.
TINE subscriber invites all those in want Of rich and beau
ful articles in his line call at his old established
store where they will be to find something to please
them, aniiquarians in particular
His of watches of the choicest kind those most
recommended from the factory of Joseph Johnson,
Is Church street, Liverpool together with many others OF
like celebrity.
The iewey consists of London and Paris manufacture,
az well as home fashion and fancyl All articles IN his
lne which very numerous, viii be sold at New YORK,
Philadelphia, and Baltimore prices - o,,m,
Dec "a ROBERT hEf WOhIH'
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TINTED STATES FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT. -
u The Treasury Department and its various fiscal bu-
reaus their origin organization and practical operation.
Illustrated being supplement the Synopsis Of Treasury
Instructions for the administration Of revenue laws affect
ing the commercial and revenue system Of the United
States In fourteen chapters BY Robert Mayo, M d. one
volume quarto. Price 81 90 ''i aRt- iAs
The above work. which has been for considerable time
In preparation the Treasury Department. has Just been
printed, extra copies Of which are for sale by
-, WIN, @. FORCE, t3
. Aug. Penn. avenue corner of 10th
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UvT1oUETTE FOR GENTLEMEN--Beng short rules
u and reflections conduct society, by the author OF
Canons OF Good Breeding; small volume, Just re-
ceivsa for sale by si d. .nl ue +. TAYLOR
evpJsors, Saiutaons. Introducons, Good Breeding,
Ftshib Fashion from Good Brood
nr Dress, Presentations, VISITS Appointments, Letters,
Noos ybu Drawing Room, the Dining Room, Society,
Morning Cana Evening Visits 40, DO '.g nsaxst. 3
Ian
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NrOTICE.-The undersigned respectfully gives no.
IN ce, that having been associated in the practce
the law with the Iato Clement Cox for months be-
lore his decrease, he will proceed with the unfinished bust
his hands, and will have therein II it shall be
cessary, the assistance of more experienced counsel The
undersigned further offers his professional services to the
public generally and promises the most prompt attention
10 whatever business he may be intrusted with.
WALTER S. COX, Attorney -at-Law.
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RICHARD M. YOUNG. Commissioner
TO THE PUBLIC.

The mineral lands included in the foregoing proclama-
ton embrace the greater portion OF keweena Point and
the southern shore OF Lake Superior, in the northern PEE
ninsula OF Michigan and rendered immensely valuable
by the exhausess mines OF copper and other ores
therein.
considerable number of those mines have already been
discovered in the trap ranges bordering Lake Superior,
and within few miles OF and from the geological char
cannot be doubted that others equally If more, valua-
bic will be found throughout this whole mineral egion
In OF the mines worked copper is found almost
pure and fact of the copper ores yield
greater cenage than other yet discovered the
world Silver Is also found in considerable quantities.
All the necessary materials for the construction of fur
naces and fuel for smelling, found in abundance in the
immediate neghhorhood OF the mineral and the face 81
artificial drainage, and therefore worked great add
vantage .f.
The climate in the winter, though cold does
rupt the operations of the miners fact that
considered the most favorable for their operations
The proximity OF these mineral lands TO the shore of Lake
SUPERIOR which several safe and excellent harbors
and the water communication thererom by the Sau Ste
Marie, Lakes Huron, Erie, &C. furnish ready OF
ma rkets of the United States very tritng
likewise appears from the reports to this office, tina
the agricultural lands OF fair quality, producing the
usual culinary vegetables and grass in abundance and
for grain crops Timber sulfc for the usual purposes
and in many places very abundant white and yellow pine
sugar pie yellow BIRCH &c and by their thrifty growth
give evidence of the richness of the SOIL the product
which will command fair price from their vicinity the
mines, which will always furnish good market.
Maps showing the localities Of the mines and other valu
Bile Information relating thereto, derived from the geoog
cal survey &c which be embraced in this brief
notice, will be prepared and deposited with the land OIL
the Sau Ste Marie early practicable before
the commencement of tho public sales, for inspection
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Ian Il w DW
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1 rernr,erv s,ore between and 9Th Streets Penn

OOK QUITS. PARKER, having opened a fancy and
IL perumery sore between Al and 9th streets, on Penn
sylvania avenue doors east OF Coemans Hotel, (up
sairs respectfully and citizens TO exanl-
COLLECTION useful and fancy articles consisting IN
pa OF fine English and American hair, nail, and tooth
brushes; shell and horn drcssing-comb very superior
teeth (ne) wrought tuck-corbs for the evening; side
combs, evening fans rich eticules purses periumcres'
On Monday will be opened gimps, fringes and buttons
for dresses. -F -,
On 10th of this month shall return from New fork
with OF the Of tnncy areIes
for the coming holidays opened IN WtShinkton
.a' Fancy ana Perfuirrery sso+s, rvnnsYiv~nfa
Dec. l0--tl avenue between u and Vsh sossts,