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Respectfully,
JENNINGS 81 CAFFEY, DRUGGISTS.

Mr.. J. p. NJ Epp1Nc:
Sill am pleased TO discover. from the
accompanying letter of Messrs Jennings g.
caffey, that they have applied to you for all
agency for the sale of your preparation of
Stylngia. 1t would be, am persuaded,
greatly to your interest to establish an Agen.
cy here, and should you determine to do so.
Jennings g. Caffee would do as well for YOU
as any house in this place. They are respsn-
sible and clever gentlemen, we'll known to
the community as such, and you would con-
Ter favor upon the faculty generally, as we'll
as the people, if you would place us in pos
session OF your preparation. have ever
been pleased with the Stylingia in the treat
ment OF certain affections, having first receiy
ed an acquaintance with its remedial proper
ties, years since, from my friend and precep-
tor DIR. Thos. Y. Simons, Of your CITY, TO
whom | would refer you, if though, neces-
sary.
Respectfully,
publish the above letters to still further
satisfy the public OF the value OF my prepara-
ton OF Sarsaparilla and Queens Delight.
The last one shows conclusvely how it is
estimated by the more enlightened portion of
the Medical profession, and meets cffcctually
the sncers, &C., &c, OF some of our would be
great Doctors who try to put il down. Why!
Because it has been the means of relieving
and curing people which they had treated in
vain for years.
J. p. NJ. EPPING, Chemist and Druggist,
No. 277 King-st, opposite Society-st.
rep. %, IL IF
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TWe are authorized to announce Will
LIAM G. BARRETT, Esq, as candidate for
Tax Collector, at the ensuing Election.
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Negroes Wanted.

, CASH will be paid for few PRIME
foONG NEGRO HEN-their having a
young family with them will be no objection
j.. BRADLEY.
stateburg, May "a, 1sis. 30 If
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MONTGOMERY, (ALA.) JAN 21, 1876

MON1NOAlERY, (ALA.) JAN. 81, 1916
J. p. NJ. EprINe, Esq.
Dear sr-Your preparation 'styllingia"
or Queens Delight" is attracting some at
tentlon III tins place; and we think it only me-
cessary that 1t should be attainable to render
it very saleabe. Below we
will give you few lines from DR.. Berney as
rehect'ng the opinion of the profession here
OF the merits ofthe preparation, DR.. B. is a
Physician of large practice and extended re-
putation, and whose Recommendation wonld
go far to extend the sale of your Medicine
you cansend IFS lot to the care of II. s. G.:
Mobile, .
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DIST,
4. !, T. Green,
~ asa Stsvs.
Mary E. Keilum,
BY. virtue of an order from William
Lewis, Esquire, Ordinary Of Sumter District,
will sell on the first Monday in August
next, at Sumter Court House, between the
legal hours of sale,
A TRACT OF LAND,
containing three hundred acres more or less,
situated in Clarendon on Taw Cav creek,
waters of santee-bounded by lands belong
4 ing to the Estate of Evan Bcnbow deceased.
I Robert Bowman and the Hopper lands, be-
longing to the Estate Of Seth S. kellun, de-
ceased.
Terms: On credit till first day of Janua-
ry next, Gall fees cash,) the purchaser giving
Bond with good security and Mortgage
of, the premises to the Ordinary for the pay
ment of the purchase money, with interest
from the day of sale.
s.Ssss HARVEY SKINNER, S. $. D.
5th ,July,S ,Sl64S. SO St
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Just Received

And for sale by the subscriber, general
stock of PAINTS, OILS,DYE SI'UFFS
dc. dc. 9c.
]. I.hIILIER, hS d
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NOTICE,

| have appointed Major William E. Rich.
ardson my Attorney, Immediately to bring te
close and settle up all matters and things
pertaining to my late Sherifalty of Sumter
District: and request all persons concerned
to take notice hereof: q
All persons indebted to me are requested
10 make immediate payment to my said At.
torney: and those having demands against
me, are seluested to present them to hini
without delay. ,s
THOS.J. WILDER. /,
Feb ID, 1s4s. - l6 If
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REMOY All.

A. LORYEA takes this method of inform.
ing his friends and the public generally, that
he has removed to Manchester, ait, has open.
cd an excellent assortment Of Goods, which
hc.will sell low for Cash or country produce;
or will give the usual credit to punctual Gus
toners, &c. &c.
JUSTRECEIVED PER RAIL ROAD.
1000 pounds Bacon, shoulders,
Is sacks salt,
10 boxes soap,
3 boxes Madeira Wine,
Loaf sugar, Tea, Coffee aud Flour.
Manchester, Sumter Dist June %, 1913.
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NOTICE.

Taken up by the subscriber, on Tuesday,
the 9th inst, sorrel MARE, with star on
the forehead, and about Is or Is hands high.
She was found in the possession of negro
boy, who says he stole her from Mr.. George
Norris at the 81 mile house, on the common
road. The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay expenses and take
ber away:
CARSTEN VASE,
Is mile House, state road,
May l3. lS45. 33 If
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Her store lot in the village of Sumtcryillc,
situated upon Broad street, Immediately op
-poste to China's Hotel, and in the centre of
business operations, having 30 feet front and
running back to Mr.. p. O'Sullvan's lot
These will be sold together or separately
For terms, which will be accommodating,
apply to Mrs. ED. Baker, Maj. VIM. f.
! Richardson.
July IL, ,1849. 81 If
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FOR T4x. COLLECTOR.

1TWe are authorized to announce los
NJ. NE1"TLEs, Esq, q candidate for the of.
flee of Tax Collector for Claremont county.
at the ensuing election.
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n o TTCE

Mrs. LID. BAKER offers for sale, her resi-
dence in the southern part Of the village of
Snmterviile, The Dwelling House, which
is commodious and newly and we'll construct.
eds situated upon spacious lot contain
ing 15 acres, bordering westwardIy upon
Broad street. Upon the premises are con-
venient out-buildings. Its retired position
renders it especially desirable for residence
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FURNITURE.

FURNITURE. Is,
s8 just received fine assortment Of Curl. .
maple and fancy sitting and Rocking chairs,
cane and wood seats; together with fine
assortment of Furniture, such as 81 e fisi
Sofas, Book Cases,
Wardro obes, Bed-steads, Fancy
and Plain Dressing Bureaus,
8, Sc. &c. &cs
f5r eale cheap for cash or good paper. IL,
j. F. SUTHERLAND sSi.
Camden, Jan 10, ls4s. IL ts
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SOUTH CAROLINA--.SDMTER DIST
Elijah Reynolds } Declaration in AT.
VS.. tdchment in Assuns
Isaac D. Whitworth. sit.
Whereas tho Plaintiff in the above stated
case having this day filed his Declaration
against the Defendant; who is absent from
and without the limits of the State, (as it IS
said) and having neither wife nor Attorney,
claration, with a rule to ppicad thereto, may bs
served: 1t is therefore in pursuance of the
Acts of the General Assembly Of the State
in such cases made and provided, Ordered
that the Defendant ii9 plead dthereto on or BIZ:
fore the eighteenth day Of June, A. D., l64B,
otherwise final and absolute judgement will,
be then given and awarded against him.
Office Com. Pleas, Sumter Dist, y
18th June, 1S47. -
I'D. JONES' c, {. {. +;
June 23 t$6.) 81 qf1gdl
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Wilmington, N. c. July 90, le4s.
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p- The friends Of JACOB II. WHITE
HEAD, Esq, announce him as candidate
for Sheriff, atthe ensuing election.
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THOMAS H. SELBV & CO.,
AUCTIONEERS.
A A

No. so MAIN Sr., (Hobbs' Block) WORCESTER,
w GUILD inform the citizens &C Worcester that they
w have established themselves in the Auction and
Commission business at the above place, and that they
will be pleased receive consgnments property of
every description, to be sold either auction private
sale. tshH Ar
Persons having second. hand FURNITURE, and wishing
to dispose of the same will find this the best Of the
year to sell We also will give our particular attention
the sale ofREAL ESTATE or Personal Property, in any
part of the County. I'D
Our experience and knowledge of the Auction business
ust will enable give entire satisfaction those
who may do business with EUery thing garTdnt
good or perfect If not So the money will be returned. By
conducting business honorable principles, hope
to secure the confidence Of the public.
We have in store, and are constantly receiving great
variety OF Goods to be sold Auction private SALE and
would invite purchasers call and An Of
NEW SOFAS, ROCKING CHAIRS,
MATTRESSES, LOOKING GLASSES
BROADCLOTIS, LINENS, &C.
BLANKETS, CARPET BAGS, and TRUNKS.
Also several Chests of superior Young Hyson and Sou
chong EA, Crushed and other SUGARS with many other
articles, all of which will be sold at private SALE at ex-
tremely low prices.
Sales of property consigned to will be settled imme-
datey.
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Citv Optical Rooms,
United States Block, main entrance up stars
j. p. PAINE ~ SON, Opticians,

United States Block, main entrance up stars.
J. r. PAINE u SON, Opticians,
M OULD respectfully inform their numerous friends and
w the public generally, that owing the liberal pat
ornage bestowed upon them, they have been induced TO
] III in men men gu sidnu 70 heir present commouious
they will be most happy TO wait all those
who may require their After experience of
ten gears devoted exclusively The
Of Spectdctes they feel confident Of rendering entire satis
action to those who may honor them with their avors
CAUTION!
whereas II has been represented TO the undersigned by
numerous individuals that they been opposed upon
by certain dealers in Specaces, who have sold them
spurious article purporting be manufactured by the
Observation-Disclosures would take This opportunity
OF informing our numerous friends and the public generally
that WE HAVE NO AGENTS and the only place an Forces
obtained. is at
The City Optical Rooms, U. States Block,
and they would respectfully invite all those who have to
resort to artificial aid for impaired vision call and
the quality OF the above named SpecIacles (Whehe they
purchase or not) as adjusted by the OPTOMETER This
instrument was nAented by John p Paine for The purpose
Of Adjusting the Lenses Of the spectacle any
detect OF the eye, whether il proceed from distorted
unqualified vlson cataract in fact almes any
but absolute blindness.
We claim for thO,e 81 the following properties viz
lst leaness and finish to be passed equaed
by any Lenses OF foreign or domestic manufacturer 3D.
aberraton Sd they can be worn for any length of me
when fitted by the OplOmeler without fagulng the ey
or occasioning the slightest incoaUenienc 4th, they
preserve the sight and in many restore it.
All those Qualities claim for Specacles and we
respectfully invite those who doubt and Others to call
on us and satisfy themselves, by personal examination
Inc annexed paragraph is the opinion OF j. " e. SMITH,
NJ d., the celebrated Lecturer Optics and the Eye
He says through the columns of his Medical Journal
me Editor has leisurey examined Mr. Paine's inven-
ton, and without hesitation, express ovr belief
1t is not only very Ingenious but very useful insru-
men, and is destined Tor an extensive rfputaon when
fairly brought before lhepublc. Euers
OPticlan in our large cities would find his in
ing an Optometer in his establishment"
me above opinion is but the echo of numerous others
with which we will not weary your patience, but will
merely say, call and judge for yourself whether these
things
N. b. SEXTANTS, QUADRENTS, SPY GLASSES,
and all manner of Optical instruments repaired at short
notice. JOHN p PAINE A. SON
Worcester, April 10. dwif
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WINTER ARRdSGENENT.

~
Commencing Wednesday, Dec /, 1877,
PASSENGER TRAINS run daily, Sundays excepted,
leaving as follows
Boston, and A M, and I'm
Worcester, 81 and 10 A. NJ aud T. NJ
Albany, IT A. NJ. % p M;
Springfield, 81 Am. an Ii P NJ for Albany;
Springfield 81 AM, II and Pm, Tor on arrival of
the train from New York; for Worcester and Boston
DAY LINE To NEW YORK-uia Spring field =
The Steamboat train leaving Boston Am. and Wor
eester at 81 AM, will not stop Way Stations unless
take passengers for Springfield pro-
coed directly on by way Of Hartford New Haven and
arrive in New York by 7PM.
Returning leaves New York at 81 A. M. and arrives at
Worcester at Pm. s
FOR ALBANY AND TROY
Leave Boston at A. NJ Worcester 10 A. M and arrive
ALBANY at 81 PM.-or eve Bston at M, w orceser
P. NJ, lodge in Springfield leave at 81 next morning
and ARR Elm Albany at II P. NJ. .N
The srans for Troy leave the arrival of the
st Greenbush.
The trains for Buffalo leave Albany at u A. M. M
The trains ofhe Pitsfeld ard North Adams Rail Road
at Pittsfeld.
The trains of the Hudson and Berkshire Rail Road con-
meet at Chatham.
The Housatonc Rail Road connects at State line.
The trains for Northampton and Greenfield connect at
Springfield and passengers proceed by Stage to Brates
bOro', Windsor, Bellows Falls, Hanover Haverhill &C.
Stages run from Charlton to Southbrdge-from West
Brooked TO Ware Enfield New BraiAtree and Hardwick
from Palmer to Three RiveIs Belchertown, Amherst,
Ware and Monson. JAMES BARNES,
Worcester, Nov 80, le47. dwtf sup't & Engineer
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BOSTON y WORCESTER Rail ROAD

BOSTON. n WORCESTER RAIL ROAD
80 800 sgsss - 81
Summer Arrangement commencing Nav |,
THROUGH PASSENGER TRAINS.
Leave Worcester al 81, 81, II 4. M s 40 and p NJ
The last on the arrival of the New Haven Train
The 81 train will take up one east Of birmingham
passengers will leave Milibury ST A M and 81 NJ.
Passengers will leave HoLtist0n A. NJ and al p NJ.
The - P NJ train will not stop Way Stations to take
up passengers. oa f HEU
LeaUe BOSTON at e sam 24.4,5&54P
Inc A. Nj train will stop only to take up passengers
Way Stations for Sp, ngfeld beyond or to take up
passengers for Worcester at Way stations 1cest of
nainghdm. as ef
The A. M train tcH land east of Framinehpm.
The NJ. train will stop of birmingham except
to take up Western Railroad passengers Brighton
Thursday.
The train is the New York Steamboat Train to
Norwich to run as heretofore without stops except
Fr11ninghdnn. -als3 AL
Passengers MHEbrv and Hoiston will take the M
and PM trains Passengers for the Norwich Railroad
will take the SAM. and 81 NJ. trains.
n b. The A. M. and trains take passengers at
Boston for New York, via New Haven.
Brookiine Special Trains.
Leave Brookline at = 8, and IL NJ. and g. 81, g.
Leave Boston al 73 81 10 and 1913, 81 AZ 64&7 II
Nelot0n Special Trains.
cave Lower Falls at and 81 AM 81 and PM
Leave Boston at II AM. III, 81, 81 anu 9 PM.
SGrsnUiUe Special Trains.
cave saxouve at ST Am. and 81 pm.
Leave Boston at 81 and
Boston, May l, 1913. If VIM. PARKER, sup't.
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FARM FOR SALE.

TANW FOh SALEs 100000
ID kwA kfOR SALE, valuable FARM In Leicester, a.
En.R y miles from the city OF Worcester containing
A2A I25 acres-nearly 1000 valuable Fruit Trees and a
large Meadow for Cranberries and Peat II Is an excel
lent Hay Farm. Terms reasonable and price low For
further particulars inq ure at the Spy Office.
Worcester, March %. " Sins, ,r
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NEW STORE!
warden BIOck,) No. IA Front {

WORCESTER,
I!HE subscriber having recently opened New Store
l. No. AZ Front Street with fresh stock of
FAMILY GROCERIES,.
is now prepared TO furnish The citizens with every article
for cash.
All kinds OF TIE As, SUGARS, SPICES, MoLASSES
&C. are offered at the very lowest price which can be al
ierded, and will be warranted give saaClon or ths
goods may be returned.
BETTER, CHEESE and LARD, in large and small
packages, constantly on hand Also,
BEEF, PORK, HAMS, .
Mackerel, Salmon, Goldfish and Herring by the single
pound or quantity, Of excellent quality
FLOUR and MEAL, at market prices.
Dried Apples, Potatoes, Orane es, Lemons, Raisins
STaps, Ketchups and Pickles. ard general assortment
OF goods usually obtained in stores at the cheapest
Dosh prices. ,a
Citizens and strangers invited to examine the stock
and prices Goods delivered al parts of the civ free ot
expense, by j ANDREWS
VoIoesle'' "orch IL dwU a Front st.
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WORCESTER MARBLE YARD,

WORCESTER MARBLE YARD,
Near Anr. Temperance House and Railroad Depot.
having encouraged or participated in the late in-
direction Some denias have been published
" Lamaratine and his colleagues, and at present
be whole affair is shrouded in mystery.
M. Arago distictly disavowed any orders hav.
ng been given by the Executive Commission,
laying tendency to relax the means of rePress-
nj the emeute a t0H q, 3f#aeaaa sf.
Gen. Cavaignac is acting with undiminished
Energy in the disarmament of the insurgents and I
Of ali who did not aid in the suppression Of the i
late revolt He inspires the peaceful ihhabi-
lants with confidence and he intimjdates the dis.
allacfed ~ ~ ~ asisss II
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ON and after Wednesday, March l5,h 1913, trBins will
" run as follows:

ON and after Wednesday, March 5th 1913, trvins vii
" run follows:
THROUGH TRAINS sf
Leave Worcester at 2. 30 Am. and 345 PM.
Leave Providence at z Am. 3l5P.M.
Morning and evening trains each way with th1
Newport boats.
Morning and evening trains from Providence connect al
Worcester with trains for Albany and Norwich.
Tickets sold at Providence for Albany and stations q
Norwich and Worcester Railroad.
FREIGHT 1ltAIN,w Passenger Car attached leave.
Merchandise Depot Green st., Worcester at IL 80 AM
SPECIAL TRAINS
Leave Uxbridge for Providence at M. & los
Leave Providence for Uxbridge at lis 40 nj
The $40 AM train from Uxbrdge will connect at Paw
tucket with train for Boston,
The $40 PM train Tor Uxbridge will connect at Paw
tucket with train from Boston.
NO "a class tickets sold for freight train or special tra
Trains stop at Millbury, Wkinsonvle Grafton Fa
huntsville, Northbrdge, Whitin's, Uxbrdge MiIIyjllM
Blackstone, Waterford, Woonsocket Hamlet Manyiils,
Albion, Ashton, Lonsdae, Valley Falls, Central Falls and
and Pawucket. ISAAC HINCKIEV Snn,, :
FREIGHT NOTICE Goods remaining at depot AZ
hours aer they ready for delivery will be charged
age. NO freight received after 5.P.M. II March 25
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Look mt This :

A.R 'TNIE subscriber will sell his FARM situated res
f:.fA Il minutes drive from Main ST., WoreesterJ on
dsza the Barre Road, n.anins about eighty acres-l9
of which is covered with Wood and Timber; has good
supply of early and winter Fruit in bearing state well
fenced with stone wall and good supply water per-
hapsa can he found any other OF equal size
Said estate will be sold together divided as may bes.
suit. For particulars please call on
WORCESTER. Dec 5. If BENJAMIN FLAGG
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New England House,
No. Ill Broadway, nearly opposite Wall Street

NNyS OPPOoitO wan 'StlSSt
e.f #sE.s New York.
Axa tENIE above named house having undergone
tn rial alterations and been fitted up in superior
Gss. manner for Ladies and Gentlemen who may want
transient board, will hereafter afford desirable
fommodatlons to all who may desire quetness and agree
able society," 1t Is strictly temperance house and located
in the immediate vicinity OF business, which makes it
pleasant for business The proprietor the
public and his former friends that every will
used for their comfort and merit continuance pat
onage he has already received for which he very grate
ful. N. b. Price 81 25 per day
Aug. S, 1886. stiff P. WIGHT Proprietor
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DVe-H0use Removed,

THE subscriber has Removed his Dyelng
n Works TO his New Shop on CENTRAL STREET;
and only ten rods from Main Sreet) where all goods
be left Having frsrate shop, with every convenience
attached he feels confident in assuring the Dc that his
work shall be done WELL and shorter notice, than
any other shop of the kind in this vicirity.
Ladies' DRESSES and CLOAKS Coored, as usual for
ONE DOLLAR; Gentlemen's COATS and PANTS Colored
whole Articles for Mourning done in three days when
required. t--9 q. .a...-F1 sf1
3@ CLEANSING. .sw
Coats and Pants ceansed and pressed, days
tice desired. CARPETS SHAwLs of all kinds, and Mil
TARY UNIFORMS, ceanscd and pressed and warranted to
look as well goods. Satisfaction guaranteed in all
gases, or charge will be made rsH
? ~ Only Office in Worcester is on Centrd
Street. HENRY B. ADAMS. .
Worcester, Aug. 81 35ti
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Worcester, Southbridge, and Sturbridge
STAGE,

la STAGE,
In connection NTH The Norwich and Worcester Railroad
Gssak erNN GA& 4 forms the public that he hau
gelSlI HMS1 established new line Of Stages to
$50 between Webster, South.
bridge and turbridge Leave southbridge 81 AN and
arrive at Webster in time to take the 81 train of for
Worcester and Boston, arriving at Boston at III NJ
RETURNING-Leave Boston at 81 and Worcester nj
a NJ, arriving at southbrdge 81 p NJ thus giving
Southbdge passengers 81 hours in Boston and the
day. ~ Passengers for Worcester will be set own
at the Norwch and Worcester Depot.
Tickets be obtained of the subscriber and Phelps
eweiy Store in Southbridge through Worcester and
at the Norwich and Worcester Railroad Ticket Office
through to Souhbridge Fare by this route lo,V as
by any other.
All business ntrusted the subscriber will be prompt
IL and faithfully attended to.
ly Office in Worcester at the Am Temperance House
May ls. JOSEPH SHEPARD
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Providence & Worcester Railroad,
PASSENGER NOTICE

sEasasss1 EsSzE1,izssz1 ltjss.s=ssss -
~ m 55 T ri 4SsEss4IzeSsEzA
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-07-29
From IT. Bartholomew.

BY the arrival ON Thursday of the schooner Provi-
deDoe. Capt SHANK, from the Swedish island of 81
Bartholomew, learn that on the 9Th met the Cover
besct by some 500 persons who compelled him
instantly to issue proclamation giving freedom TO al
the slaves OF the Island
regular insurrection took place in few hours and
the whites dispatched British steamer, then lying in
port to 81 Johns, with application for aid She
returned with 500 soldiers who landed, aud at
tackled the insurgents After staying about 100 the
beion was subdued
The whites then took the power out Of tho hands Of
the Governor and instituted Provisional Government
for their protection One of the provisions of the
Decree Issued by the Governor that all slaves
should be set free the instant and that those who
disabled should be supported by their former
masters TO this the whites strcnuousy objected urg
ing that II the slaves set free. the Government
not they. was bound to protect them.