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FORTUNES HOME CHALK'S OF

FORTUNES HON CHALK'S OF
I FiCE, No. 6, Main street.
Drawn NGs Susquehanna, IS:
50 10 66 II % SIS 60 26 II Is 10 38.
Whole Ticket IL 80 66 5000 returned
Drawn Nos. Maryland Consolidated, IS, Extra:
43 "a 10 l II 20 AZ 80 f6 4S 81 6S Al.
This Day-Maryland Consolidated, IS 10
Nos, l3 drawn. $4,000, 3 OF 5000, 3 OF 5000,
Also, F. F. Seminary, IS. IS Nos, "A drawn.
$500, 1900, 666. 200. Tickets q
CuALK'S,
May 25 doors abov: the Old Market.
MANAGERS oFFICE.-D. PAINE &
lVl Co. Richmond, Virginia.
FIR this Day, at IL o'clock-Capitals: $500,
800, &c. Tickets 81.
Al6 o'clock-Capiials: $4,000, 3 OF 5000, 3
$4,000, % OF 1000, &c. Tickets SIS.
Drawn Nos of Susquehanna Lotlery, Class Is:
So 10 66 u % SIS 63 26 IL IS SO SO.
MAY IS c. w. PURCELL & co.
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TO UNDERTAKES.

A PLAN for building a new Courthouse for the
N county Of Amelia-of brick with stone foundation,
covered with tn-with all the specifications will be-
by the first of May next deposited in the Clerks Of
ce Of said county, Tor the inspection OF Contractors
and Undertakers Sealed Proposals will thereafter be
received until the first Of June v hen they will be open
ed by the committee and the contract awarded.
Address-''The Secretary Of the building Commit
tee, )" Amelia Court. house, Va E G LEIGH,
in hehalf OF the Committee
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PA NO F o RI f S.
No Risk. no Experiment.

ID II. TAYLOR has constantly on hand large as
L sortment of NUNN'S & CLARK'S PIANOS,
which he invites persons To call and examine for
themselves. as he is confident they will find them
EQUAL, IL not SUPERIOR, to any osher PIANO.
The length of time the manufacturers have been
gagged in the business, tsay thirty years,) together
with the pledge, that if any Instrument does not
prove as represented II will be exchanged, or the mo-
ney refunded is guarantee that there be
disappointment
These PIANOS are made with particular reference
TO their keeping in tune, most desirable object,
good tuners are seldom met with They have the me-
talic plate. TOGETHER WITH THE ALL.IMPORT-
ANT BRACE. so very essential n square Pianos.
Messrs N. 4 e. the first TO apply this improve
mrnt. These instruments need only to be seen aud
heard TO receive universal preference. Al ieast 500
PIANOS, sold by r. II. TAYLOR, have been admired
a, remarkably DURABLE hSnSWEET TONED. He
is constantly recsiying PIANOS from NUNNS 4
CLARK, End has amongst his well selected assert
ment splendid six and a-half OCTAVE PIANO, with
harp stops. Gothic Tablets, carved moulding, etc, etc.
Also, a fine ROSE WOOD PIANO, with COLE
MANS KoLIAN ATTACHMENT. which is war
ranted NOT TO GET OUT OF ORDER.
P. II. TAYLOR keeps constantly on hand MAR
TINS CELEBRATED GUITARS, BUGLES, HORNS,
FLUTES, CLARIOHETS, FLAGEOLErS, and all
other Musical Instruments The lest and LARGES'f
ASSORTMENT OF MUSIC. VIOLIN, HARP AND
GUITAR STRINGS, and every article in his line Of
Call atp. H. TAYLoR's PIANO FORTE WARE
HOUSE AND MUSIC STORE, 100 Main Street, oppo
site the Banks. May Is
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THE LATE EDWIN UPSHAW, DECD.
THE Legatees and friends of the late Edwin Ur-
i shaw, deceased, being DESTROYS 10 know the pro-
bable of his Indebtedness, request all persons
having debts claims against him To make them
known to Mr. Benjamin II. Turner Walkerton, King
& Queen county, Va, specifying the character Of the
debts, &c. All letters must be post paid.
~,
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For further particulars the printed circular sent
to the Senator Delegates and other prominent persons
In each District GESSNER HARRISON,
Nay 25-es, Chairman OF the Faculty.
FEMALE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE,
IN BUCKINGHAM COUNTY.
THE Fall term, Of five months, Will commence on
i Wednesday, July 18th, under the direction Of The
following Faculty:
Rev John Blackwell, A NJ, President and Professor
of Mathematics and Natural Science.
Rev J CrensIaw, A NJ, Professor of English aud
Classical Literature.
DIR John Schmmel, Professor OF Modern Languages
and Music.
Mrs u schmmsl Assist't in Ornamental Branches.
Miss hamilton, Assistant in English and Orna
mental Branches
Miss E Davis, Assistant In English Branches.
Mrs Mary Blackwell, Matron.
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STAUNTON RIVER LAND FOR SALE.
AVE offer for sale toe Tact Of Land belonging TO
w the Estate OF john Armistead, deceased, lying
Staurton river, In the 0ainty OF Charlotte Itls
tract Of land contains $40 acres, Of which good pro-
portion is first river bottom with about 4UO acres
of high land in original forest, nearly all Of which Is
first rate tobacco land. There highly Improved up.
land lots also, improved lots on the bottom land, for
tobacco, wheat, &c. This tract Of land lies immedi-
atey Staunton river, lew mies above the propos
and Is situated In neighborhoud for refinement and
intelligence equal to any in the State.
Persons wishing view this land are referred to Mr.
p, Ransom, who resides II, or MIR. Green, the
JOHN w. ARMlSrEAD,
THOMAS PUGH,
Executors of John Armistead deceased.
Charlotte, April IL, ls4o-cw6w
URLEY'S OFFICE, No. lot, Easl Main
i Street.
To those who of hard times complain,
HURLEY says "come try again !"
A prize OF $500 sold yesterday, and paid al
sight by HuRLEY:
Drawn Nos. OF Monongalia, 66-May %:
l4l7 Sc 10 IL 81 SO AZ 48 % 40 5 |.
Ticker, Nos. "A AZ 81, $500, sold and paid al
sight by HURLEY.
500, &c. IS Nos, ID drawn. Tickets Sd
SATURDAY = Capitals: 100000, 10000,
10000 10000, 5000, 7O00 5000, 5000, 1000 10
Of 225O, so OF 1000, so OF 600, 50 OF 400, g.
10 Nos, l6 drawn. Tickets $40.
HURLEY offers for SALE this week tickets in the glo
rous little "Small Fry' Lottery, Class No. 63, Extra
a. 900 Capital. Tickets 81. Packages IS 00-warrant
ed draw back 50 laa at least All persons In want OF
money requested TO call at lURLEY'S where, Tor
small investments, large returns are generally made
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LOTTERIES,
j. w. Rias,ry 4 Co.

M A Il A G ERS.)
o.cS1ssors TO j. G.. GREGORY q co,
FsLCE, NO. l, CITY HOTEL, RICH.
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SALE OF VALUABLE GRiSr AND SA "
MILLS In THE COUNTY OF HAND


YER. UNDER A DECREE OF COURT.
IN obedience TO decree of the Circuit Superior Court
of Law and Chancery for the comfy Of Hanover
pronounced the 7h day of hpri le.9, on The Chan
Gerry side thereof in the suit OF Muller vs. Govan's Ea
rcuor and Others, the undersigned, the Special Com
missioner thrrcin appointed will, the ath day OF
june l649 &c fair ii not, the mex, far day thereafter
on the premises sell At public auction, to the highest
bidder, that valuable property known as ''Govan's
Ms,' formerly "Macon's Mill, situated on the New
Bridge Road, and Powhite Swamp, about nine miles
from the city of Richmond seven from The Old Church,
and fteen or sixteen from Hanover Court housetoge
ther with about twenty Of land thereto attached
The improvements consist of large corn and -four
mill with all necessary appurlenances for manufactur
inc; newly built saw mill and turning lathe and
fix tures-all situated Oh u bold stream Of water;
biacksmilh's saop, dwelling house and kitchen. This
property may be made exceedingly valuable to any
energetic and enterprisng individual
TERMS OF SALE-One-third OF the purchase mo-
ney in cash the balance In two equal payments at sIx
and twelve monthsthe deferred payments TO bear In
terest from the day Of sae the purchaser executing to
secure them bonds with good personal securtY and the
title 10 be retained until the whole purchase money Is
paid. w hiChAKDsoN'
Special Conn., Of Superior Court Of Hanover.
May0 I'D
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VIRGINIA REPORTS. JOURNALS OF

VIRGINIA REPORTS, JOURNALS OF
GENERAL ASSEMBLY, &C., FOR SALE
WIZ Gilmer's, lvo; Rantolph's, 6 volumes;
Y Leigh's, 10 volumes; Robinson's 3 vols !;
Grauan's, volumes; Reports Of Decisions of
Cour, Appeals aud General Courl-i820 to lS4s.
J,utuals Conventions l775-'6 and 1888.
journals of Legislature -l776 10 l790-l83l
X iEts
4 Of Assembly ls29-,3O 10 1s39-4O.
G-lers will be promptly attended TO.
WIN. n. RICHARDSON,
Is Secretary Commonwealth.
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CAN / EhbUNI FUN oHLE.
HAVING determined 10 move 10 the West, offer
Ii for sale my well knowa and beautiful Farm 'Can
terbury.o situated Immediately on the Mattaponi
River King and Queen county, two miles above Wal
kerlon. This Farm contains GAO acres. is perfectly
level. There net on il one Of waste land; about
half the arabic land has been married, and the im
provemsntc good.t
There is on the Farm small Grst Mill, stationary
Wheat Threshing Machine, a spout from one OF the
beauty and convenience, it Is surpassed BY few In
Eastern Virginia. deem II guile UNNECESSARY 10
speak particularly as any person wishing to pur.
chase would fcst view the premises and Il Is hut to
see Ia admire.
With the Farm should like TO sell about 25 very
likely Servants, TO avoid the separation Of families
NAV 25-c2t ROBT. TEMPLE GWATHMEY
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alccaldiary Papers.

The fost Masters at Warrenton and
Chcroke Heights in this District Ave for
warded 10 Us several copies of these innam-
'tory appeals 10 Our people, with the inquiry
what is;o be done with them? The Com
mittec Of efVigilance should bes,ir themselves
and endcavor 10 sop these papers. The
place from, whence they cminale surely can
be traced out if Southern Post Masters are
true 10 MSpuM If they are deposited in
CharIcs'on,c Ct pass through there, the off
Ger in that plice mus; be apprised ofthe fact
1t III Augusa the samc-aIl these pap:rs
that reach US come in the Augusta mail
how do they get into that maill Are ;hcy
put in al that place, or do they come on from
the North OF West! These are impcrtan,
questions and tho correct answer might aid
much in fcre,ng out not only the starting
point, but the author.
The Post Master General surely cannot
be apprirede Of The vast numbers ofthe papers
that arc riding the mail gratis, or he would
order them stopped himself if he is honest
ly discharsing his duties. The Depart.
mentis cheated out of hundreds and ,hous.
ands Of dollars by the free passage Of these
WIG papeTs.i,S-a.- .sss %aa+
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Mr5CIifford.t

The following Communication appears in
the New x ork Tribune, and if true, reflects
great dissiedilS Spon our Minister to Mexi,
co, Mr. GlIfo mot only 50, tu. it is an
outrage 10 anssi con citizens that should
a;WAsnINqEo Sunday, Aug. 4-r.M.--
Informasion IaS en- received at the State
:Depa partmaht Thfch, if correct, dee ply in
f'"lges IL >our Minister at Mexico.
s.gses,.,~sglsct Of du.y-;,he pro-
ssecfiohrS Of a rieTicnn citizens. This intelIi-
jgehce was resssed day 81 twio since, and
the case has been secretly undergoing an
investigation. The facts are these:
"Eleven Americans are now IN prison Mt
Jalapa. Mexico, whert they have been since
June, ls4s. They belonged TO u portion,
of the retiring United States Army, nod
with others were attacked by the Me1Icaan;s. ! ;
Mapys5f their comrades wcro killed whlle
they were captured and ,hrown into prison.
They had addressed the American minister
several times by letter, dsganumg !he,! re-
lease. but hey state tha. he has Utterly dlsre-
garded their PETITIONS. They have hitherto
appealed 10 the president, and the matter is
now undsgoiog searching investigation "
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BarLacue at Warrenton.

We understand .he citizens in the neigh.
borhood of Warrenton. contemplate having
Rail Road Barbecue on Saturday the 25,h
inst. We are pleased 20 find many of our
country friends awake TO the importance of
this Rail Road, and trust others will also
take hold of the project. 1t is duty every
man owes himself, his country and pos,eri'
ty, to subscribe something to the rond, be
it large or small.
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SCI out to lcarn the divine science OF music.
aghs and day, for month, they betako
takmselves to their f;,vorite study. 1'hey
succeed, at least their teacher tells sshem so'
"and sure he is an honorable man." Ihey
take it upon themselves, on spndry and div
ers nights, to serenade tho good people ct
their native village, and, =.
Uutwisng all tho chains that tie,sg
Tho hidden soul of harmony,
they discourse most excellent music, at
leos, ,hcv ,.ho are serenaded say so, and
/ he J 1s all onorable-women. They
also ,aeSiiro at the reques, of the ladies, pub.
l;c concert, which elici.s as full attendance
as d,d the ''Fakir's magnificent paraphe-
'nnlia, which he says was obtained at enor.
nous expenditure" Well, after all this
!" lavish expenditure" Of music, candles and
tobacco for nothing. these promising sons Of
Apollo, fresh from the desk, propose giving
a concert which would meet its own cx-
penses-adm,,tance quarter. This was
done. MIR. Editor, merely to help dcfray
slight incidental expenses, such as house
rent, candles. sc. The class, for their own
improvement as we'll as the qualification of
others, had performed. far nothing on pub
lie occasions, and in private families when
requested, by day and by night in concerts
and seranades. and had incurred some ex-
ponse in time as well as in money: and as
il was the close Of their school, while in full
practice. and their teachers To bacI, them
,oo,-one would think the citizens would
naturally have desire so 90 and hear how
they were improving. WHO would not be
tempted to go under such circumstances as
.thrsc. even If they did have TO paw n quar-
ter dollar. We will sec. Az, we'll see
who has music in his soul. We are inform.
ed that he who has none
g l. lit for trcasons. stratag"r,s and spuils--
Let 10 man trust him.
Well the appointed time arrives, the house
is lighted,
And to the desk 1Apollo's so,rs repair,
Swift rides tho rosn n'cr the horses hair;
In unison their various tones to tune,
List to the growiinus of tho huarse bassoou:
I'wang go III" fiddlcs sharp, too too the Au:o,
Winds the posi- horn, and ACCORDION so mute
That's right boys, nome enterprise is Just
the idea. But alas the audience non est.
the audience! beggarly account Of empty
benches. go what falling off was there
my countrymen J"
Neither Eolian Minstrels, Faker's nor
Free Concerts are criterions, nor is home
enterprise tho idea. Go home boys, keep
your spirits up and your noses clean, you
have no tavern bill to pay in the morning !;
and the next lime you want TO play for mon.
ey, you must get some flaming hand. bills,
and hoax The people into the belief that q
parcel OF Yankees are TO entertain them
.H'th a few abolition songs and Free Soil
Orcrturcs. CokEsuUnY.
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the command was greeted with the Var
Whoop, long and loldis Alls;coacuf in
saying ihele mus, have been one huud-
red Indians at least. The officeriin charge
was instructed TO avoid "a battle, and under
these instructions he was obliged TO with
draw his troops and return. -
Tho citizens of Benton, Hiiisboro', and
the southern rart of Marion. are building
stockades to pro,ec, themselves until troops
can be sent the their relief a..
this oliieia iaascoanE Be q Kas ss,ssSs ~ sss
by The coinnunde of thS posi 10 G6vsras,
ment. made no mention or heard any IT.
dians -Jaeks0nriAe Neaos, 4tA.
INDIAN TROUBLES IN FLoR1pA.-The
Florida Republican Of Thursday says -
"We continue 10 have flying accounts of
further depredations by the Indians-kiling
men, plundering and burning houses, &c. !;
but we have no authentic statement Of any
outrage since the attack on the trading
house at Charlotte Harbor. We incline TO
the belief that the startling accounts Of sub
scquent occurrences arise from the fears and
confusion of the Inhabitants who are f1vinq
from their homes in tho counties near the
line: and taken refuge in the towns. Num-
bers OF people have flocked into Tampa, Oc.
ala, ST. Augustine, Garey's Ferry, Pilutka,
and somes have even taken refuge as far
north ns jacksonville. This is the condi.
ton of things brought about by the
two forays that arc known to have taken
place. An outbreak once begun, panic en-
sues. confidence is lost, and the promising
settlements i'll Southern Florida are aban
donedn
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RAIL ROAD MEETING AND BARBECUE

AT GREENWOOD, ADBEyILLE DISTRICT,
august 9th ls49.
The ringing Of the Chapel Bell assem-
bl"d the citizens and the many friends that
had come in from every direction 10 par,ici-
pate in the business and festivities of the oc.
casion. The Chapel though large was
soon filled to ovcrnowing. The ladies' las
usuaD weIe present in large numbers 10
congratulate US on the progress of the work
and by their smiles to urge Oh to the com.
pIcIion of this glorious enterprise. The
Meeting was organized by Col. L. Griffin
being called TO the Chair and DR.. Dendy
requested 10 act as Secretary.
Colonel Griffin in tho Chair explained
the object Of the meeting, by stating tina,
the directors Of the Grecnville and Colum.
bia Rail Road by appointment were TO meet
III Greenwood today, and that for the occa-
sion, the citizens OF the place and vicinity
had prepared Barbecue dinner to parlalle
Of which general invitation had been
given.
Judge O'Neil, President of the GreenvilIe
& Columbia Rail Road Company being
present, was chilled upon to explain 10 the
meeting the condition sana prospects Of tho
Road. He addressed the meeting at length
in his usual clenr and eloquent style. He
entertained no doubt as 10 the completion Of
the Road to Anderson c. H., and tha, speed.
lily. stated .hat the whole line OF Road to An:
derson e Hswas graded and under contract,
that's considerable amount Of wooden su.'
PefsstnetNEe had slready sbfSu laid down
and that the engineers now offerEtolet con.
tracts ioH&esaishing timbers To- Greenwood,
.hat large amount Of iron is now procured
and contracts sent out for other iron, that It
is the calGolation ofthe Company and En-
gineers to have The Care reach Newberrv
'C1H. by the 4thJ July next. He awarded
very great: yes all the credit of the ex,raor-
dinaagy; progress Of this work TO the skill
and Industry Of the. Engineers engsged on
the Road He spoke u tie general effects
assV aalGA y 5.ae. .s.sas-l, - Ls.a.s..l.
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even commended tho order of the Sons Of
Temperance, so far as itresul,ed inthe pro-
motion of Temperance, peace and good Or
der in society. Hencefor'h.ifyou have any
more 'gseen spots" 10 notice, le, them.ne,
be too green. .ye EFF. HYDE,
Cross HILL, s. ca Aug. 10Th, ls49.
p. 81 find from another liberal efTa.
sion in the Banner ofthe 4,h inst. that I am
not mstakenin regard to tho character of
Libeity," and until am better satisfied
of his gentlemanly qualifications must de-
cline any further notice of him, supposing
him better adapted TO the harranguess s,of',
Washington Street, with which he seems
very familiar (hcnce his Greenness)-,han
10 proper discrimination in the cause Of
truth. f. +. HYDE.
Greenwood, 18th Aug, ls4o.
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WRITTEN FOR THE ABsEvrLLE nANNEn.)
EXCESS OF LIBERTY

Mn. EDITOR The communication in
the Banner Of 2sth ult. signed Liberty"
youarc informed, was designed tout OF sheer
justice 10 Rev. Mr.. Hyde, Presbyterian
clergyman, who was called upon at q re.
cen: celebration Of the seIfstyed tsSons of
Temperance" at Abbevllc C. Fl, for toast,
and who instead of giving one in accord
ance with the views Of the ullraist who cal
led on him, arose and deliberately announ-
ced his opposition TO all Temperance socie.
ties. and who took occasion particularly to
pronounce philippe against our pharisai
cal innovators-thc Sons of Temperance"
My name having thus been brought before
the public, and the ladies and gentlemen Of
AbbevilIe who were present on the occasion
alluded TO possibly under missapprehension,
i'll regard 10 the intention ofmy remarks, jus
lice to them. 10 my ostcnsiby liberal friend,
and myself, requires candid explanation.
twas due 10 the ladies Of Abbcville alike dis
dnsuished for beauty, intelligence and NOR
al worth: to have expressed my admiration
oftheir delicate skill and generous bcnevo.
fence, displayed on the elegantly wrought
banner, which together with copy of the
Bible were presented 10 The Sons of Tempe.
rance. 1t would have been right, also 10
have noticed, for the benefit Of generous epi
cures, the abundance and variety, of sub.
stantial and choice viands so profusely scat
tered up and down the walks of the Court
House But as the sleas, oil reason and the
flow of soul" occupied a'-higher place in
tlie Hall'of Justice, than that of meats and
drinks that perish, 90 the ultimate tendency
,ofathe assoeiased. order-Sons of Temper
'anse"hsdsa' hishsr,plaee inmy,hnmble effort,
to fsspm % tlie cdliefdrgas soast;1ef am
s sa,js 6ed tflat Il was then, more
'sdsaaaIi5 shisldsd ften .!he charge b. .aa,:,
ttery Aa zpset u Bs, viii nss.
.hsr ladies' por SONS 81 TsmpsIanee to em.
bafra4s 81 intimidais me lills review. Of
!" Liberty" F
-, Ihaye only to say to my ironieal friend,
SUD rosa, Funhesi.o,'ngly d.sayow his alIeg.
alton and disclaim having had any intention
whatever q to deliberately announce opposi.
ton 10 all Temperance aociede., and ap.
pssltp AZ present Oh that OCCASION, that |
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To Contractors.

BY reference TO our advertising columns,
it will be seen that contracts for furnishing
tImbers for the superstructure Of the Rail
Road bet~ eenGrecnwood and DR.. Thomas,
will be let out on the LIST of October
Bids will be received until ,ha. time at
Cokesbury by Major Bliss.
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Elections.

The election for Governor is over in Ten
nessee, and Trousdale, the Democratic can.
didatc elected by majority of 5000 votes
The Wings have also lost three members
of Congress.
In Alabama the Democratic candidate
for Governor, Collier, has been elected with.
out opposition. Six democratic members to
Congress have also been elected and one
whig-Hiliard