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MANsIoNHoUsE.
CAMDEN, S. C..


THE subscriber respectfully announces to his
Il friends and the TRAVELLING PUBLIC
generally, that he has opened, as HOTEL that
large and councillors house in Log Tom, former-
y the private residence OF B. Perkins, esq.
The building is admirably adapted Tor lhstpur.
pose. being situated in the II ost healthy and pleas.
ALL part Of amden, combining all the adyanta
ges oI the town with the bsImy atmosphere sof.the
country, and within a lew minutes' walk Of any
part OF Camden. The rooms are large and airy,
his Servants respectful and attentive, and he
pledges himself to spare no pains in keeping up
an attractive aud well supplied TABLE, and 10 use
every exertion 10 please those WHO may call upon
him. -.
His STABLES will be found commodous, and
always fuIlysupped with Proyender, .s.s'z'
U-rhe House being conducted on Temperancs
Principles, he ilatters himselfthat those who favor
him with call will find the MANSION HOUSE
not only the comforts and attentionof a well req
ulated Hotel, but the quiet retirement of HOME.
Charges moderate.
UAii the Stages arriving III the place, andths
'Omnibuses running to the Depot, Will call al The
House when desired. =.
E.G ROBINSON:
Camden, Sept. l. q IT,
NJ The True Soulhron, Charlotte will please
insert
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Fifty Dollars Reward.
June 80.

RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the night
LII of the 22d inst, (six miles south OF Lancaster
Court House Oh the Camden road) a,negro man
name John, about six feet six inches high, with
scar OH his face, (near his eye) occasiosed by
the kick of horse, he is black, carried off with
him two suits of clothes, among which was asatti-
net coat, black cloth pants blue flannel shirt sri-
ped shirt, sc. He carried off chesnut sorrel
horse, fue black saddle with plated stirup irons,
doubled refined bride and martmgales with ivory
rings. 1t appears said boy, after leaving my house
went to Mrs. Stinsons, at Russell Place in Ker-
shaw District and carried off negro woman and
young child, that Mrs. Stinson had on trial and
was about purchasing from me. The negroes
were recently purchased by me in the city of Bal
dmore. Since they have left ] understand the
man said he had free pass, that be brought it
with him from Baltimore. The abeyersWard will
Be paid for their apprehensi9p and delivery to me,
or information given Sd thata can get Them.
ELI Gs BISHOP.
Lancaster Dist. 8. C. % Aug. 1850 6s If
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CATAWBA, SPRINGS,
LINCOLN COUNTY,. N. !,

.LINVULN CUUNI1, N. c.
THS wei-known Watering Place is again open
i for the reception ofcompany during, the pre-
sent season. The Springs having been recently
repaired in way which has rendered the water
notinterior to any in'the State. The sulphur pro.
perty of the water is very little inferior to the cele
brated Sulphur Spring, (Wilson's) in Cleveland
county, N. c., Independent ofthe other properties
belonging TO it.
Persons wishing TO spend few weeks or
months Of pleasure, will find a healthy country,
good climate and much more convenient at this
watering place than crossing the mountains-
The Spring is "a miles Northwest of Charlotte
Visitors from the South will find it best to come
by way of Charlotte, crossing the Cataw awba river
at Rozell's Ferry, or Beatie's Ford.
THOMAS F. HAMPTON
June 80. "a swf3
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r & $50, ,oo1D PAIRsfOF. Z. i
BOOTS. AND SHOES.

HHO BE- HAD at the New Shoe Store. and will
L. be sold lower than any ever before offered
in. this market-having paid the cash for every ar
tice, and selected from the best and largest man.
ufacturers in the United States, we flatter our
selves that no one can fail to be pleased in guam
tity, quality and price,. The stock consists in part,
as follows - ,r5l., r...- ~ 49,.
Mems fine Calf stitched Boots ;. a.. ...-...
." g Pump Boots
Waterproof do cork sofes
9" /" g do stitched and quilted soles
200 pairs fine Calf sewed Boots from "a 81 se 90
200 GO @ 4" and Kip pegged Boots, from 81 to IS 90
Mems fine Calf sewed Booes 81 to 8 CO.
g" . and 10th Congress Boots 50 TO "a 80
&c JERSEY Ties, So to SO so
9. r, pogged Bco'ees; 81 to os s2 20 90
Youths t5I} kg Psgssd Doe'ss' Sc to g s 60
Boots assorted
Ladies' Department.
Fine silk Caters, black and colored -
q" satin - .-' .''
welts and black
Half Caters, "ehs and black
g cuored aud black
Welt I" Ties, Fo1ed, Broad and Easy
9" {" Z" without Tips, for corns -
:" Jenny Lind Boolees Kid and Morocco
MD and Enameed Excelsiors
Kid and Morocco Jenny Lind Buskins
Taylor Ties Pump s- ... . >. -.G' 49, =
Fine Kid Slippers. with Rose1es 49,. .
Fine Murruceo Slippers and Ties
Fine Ties and BuskIls, Volts
Fine Morocco do do '.-
Kid extra wide Slips and TicR
Goat Bukns and Ties, Wei,s
Goat Boots
Misses black and colored Caters ,., ..
% blue and light colored Half Caters
" black, blue and brouze Dootees
&c black and colored Slippers
Goat Bootees, sewed and peeged, for School Shoes
ChdYens Shoes and Boots assorted
Together with great variety of Gentlemens, Ladies'
and ChdreDs Shoes, TOD numerous 10 mention.
Fine TRAVELLING TRUNKS. CARPET BAGS,
VALlCES, HATS and CAPS. All Of which will posi-
tvey be sold lower Than the lowest for cash.
RrCall and zee for yourselves, ut the NEW SHOE
WORKMAN & BOONE.
Sept. 20.
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TO RENT,

FOR ONE Or A TERM OF YEARS.
NHAT pleasantly situated residence on DeKalb
L street, now occupied by MIR. E. G Robinson
The house is admirably locs ] for private hoard
ing-having been kept as s. ch for the past 6Sears
being very convenient 70 business; and from its
elevated position, healthy ata seasons OF theyear
1t contains7 rnoms with fira' lace IN each,and a
piazza 70 feet in enth; having or the premises
large Kitchen wash room and all necessary oul
buildings in good repair. M
The lot fronts OH Dekalb l32 feet and extends
back TO Rutledge street, 52s feet.
By consent Of the present occupant possession
can be had on lat Sept
For terms apply to A. BURR.
Camden, Aug. 20, Go a..
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f:sr wouldthatwe al hadthe heartsof French

= t wouldthatwea ail hadthe. .heartssof French
men, to appreciate the following verse from the
Marseilese Hymn:sT :sa,s -: ~ !
sAilons enfants de Ia Patrie, saes' ~ s.
lie jour deglore est arrive; . :'z.E25.s y. -'
Contre nous, de- tyrannie s'I'S a,2, s.
Lentendart sangiant est lfse ztI'@;4';e ss
zEntendez vous dams ses campagnes -
Mugir ces 6roces soldate s"''
HIS viennent jusque dams Vos; bras -e2''
Egorge vos 6ls;etvos campagnes;
Aux armes, eitoyens, fonnez yos battailons!
Marchons; qu'dn sang impar abreuve nos sllons!
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NEW
Staple and Fancy Goods.

lTTNHE subscribers are now opening a. complete
J. assortment of Staple and Fancy Goods, pur.
chased with much care, which they will dispose Of
on their usual liberal terms, They consist in
WOOLENs.
Heavy London Duff Blankets
Super s-4 10 l4.4 Lambs Wool Bed Blankets
Heavy all-wool Negro Cloths - @.,
Negru Linsays, very heavy and stout
PLAID Linseys; WOOL Cloth Tor women's wear
Cloths and Cassimeres.
Superfipe black, blue, brown, and invisible green
French Cloths .
Superfue Due-skin black Cassimeres
Satlneis, assorted coors
Kentucky Jeans, do do
Elegant Fashionable Vestings
Fancy Cassimeres
Red white and yellow Flannels
COTTON GOODS.
PRINTS, of every description
Furniture Calicoes, very handsome
Ginghams; Cross-bard and fancy striped Musns
Furniture and cambria Duity
Furniture Frnges; cotton cambrlcs.
Colored and black cambrCs
Silks and Fancy Articles.
Elegant plain and water'd black silks
" plain, figured and water'd colored silks
Chena figured dress silks, very rich
Belts; elegant lace capes ,.,.
Muslin worked collars and sleeves :
Very handsome Insertings and Edgings
Linen cambria Handkerchiefs
Ribbed silk Stockings; raw silk Stockings
French merino, black and assorted colors
Super black and meredan black Alpachas
Striped and cross.bar'd colored Apachas
DOMESTICS.
3.4, 7.S and 5.5 beached and brown Shirtings
l2-4 beached and unbleached Sheetings
White and uubleached Drills
Striped and plaid colored Homespuns
Bed Ticks apron checks; cotton Oznaburgs
Super an assorted Irish Linens
" Lawn Lawns, Dowas; Damask Tabe.cloths
' Damask Diaper; Dama'k Napkins
Blrd.eye and Russia Diapers
-4LSo--
Dundee and Gunny Bagging
Bale Rope and Twire; Iron; Salt
Sugar, Coffee, Molaeses
-ALso--
Blacksmth's Bellows, Vices, hnviIs. Hammers
Sc.ew Paies, Trace-chsins, Collins Axes
Hoes, SPADES, Shoves, Manure Forks
With complete assortment Of Hardware and
Cutlery ..
With many other hrtces LOO tedious to enumerate.
II. LEVY f. son.
sept. II. "A ON
4
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Carpeting,. !
REMOVAL.

TIME Subscribers leg leave 10 inform their
i friends and customers that they have recent
ly removed to lhc store Immediately on the south
east corner of Broad aud pekalb streets, (Nio-
Ions old stand,) where they will continue to keep
a vel! assorted STOCK Of
Groceries, bagging, Rope, Twine, sc,
Alsp-Blankets and every other article necessary
far Plantation use
They now offer for sale their present stock ol
Dry Goods at very reduced prices Icing desi-
rous to close them before fall.
And as usual, viii also attert % the Receiving
and Forwarding Goods fro:,l Railroad. Also, re-
ceyng and storing Gotten and other country pro-
duce upon modera". lefms -.
~ GEO. s. DOUGLAS d CO
August :, 1870 81 If
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Full Goods.

TN BONNELL g. CO. are now rec Giving their
l.. Fail supplies, to which they invite the atteu.
tion Of purchasers.
SUGARS-St. Croix, Delta, crushed, powder
ed and clarified
COFFEE-Ro and Java
TEA-Green and lIysnn
MOLASSES--Wesl India and New Orleans
AALT-Table and sack
MACKAREL-No. and 2
Pickles, ke,chup. Mustard, Ginger, Pepper
Spice, Cinnamon, Soap, Candles, Starch, &C.
Hardware, Hues, Axes, Spades, &c.
Bagging, Rope and TWine.
DOMESTlCS==H!eaehed and brown Home
sRuns
Together with general assortment OF Goods
suited 10 this market For sale low by
July 26. y. BONNEIL & CO.
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soIITH CAROLINA

aSonth Carolina makes no move. There she
stands in A DEFENSIVE ATTITUDE, wlth N. her
lance tconched, and not feather qulverlns IN
her plume, g
s Sucl,. Is lie position occupied by this much
abused bat truly noble and gallant State, as de-
: anedbyone ofherown cherished sous, the Hon.
IF. W. Pickens. It presents, III few bat 'felici,
tons terms, the calm, assured and determined
bearing, with which she awalts the omnous ia-
ture. The time for words with her has gone
by-the argument exhausted. She has asked
apain for Justice and equal rights-she now
natieutly awaits the answer Standing entirely
s,pon the defensive, with her lance in rest and
her yiscr down; she is the very personification
of cxIniness and resoidteness otpurpose.
ssl86 Biatftoa boys, as the Chronicle and
Sentinel so much delghtst to call the citizens OF
South Earolina. by the way -of. puny ridIcule,
are sno smeaiu luckrarn,"s no men OF straw
bnt manly, 6rm md determtned Southern men,
who know their rights and are fully prepared
to defeaa them. Unsednced by golden promise,
and untern6ef fhy empty threats, her sons are
ready to defend her cherished rights ana inaln
tain her stsilless honor in any and every con-
tingency. The attitude she hasassumed Is glo-
rious one she will inaintain it firmly, but tenn
peratefy, to the last eexG Gemity. &A4t.
s. CanoIIs6 z1s a MODEL FOR HER SISTER
SoGrHsRs STarEs. Her. history is a history
filed with proofs of her noble devotion to con,
stitutional rights and y UnIoh. The world
knows her history by heart. There she stands
still ready to defend such rights willing to
live under such o. Union, but under none other.
When us be. made an agent Of injury and
oppression, her attachment to It necessarily
falters. SHE scorns submission to injustice, and
doubly seorns the traitor. She wishes to en-.
joy befights n THE UsIoS if pessible-Ip DE-
MED TO; Her, sheswi not hesitate, and honor
ed beshe for il, to seek them out OF it.
She is trulya model for her sister States.
Firm and dauntless, ,butyet cool and calm IN her
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communicated.
pHRENOLOGY.

DR. A. Crane, of New Orleans, a celebra.
ted Pbrenoloeist,$ and man of fine talents, Is
now in our town. The DR.. is superior lectur-
.er and a scientific man; hence the matter aud
manner of his, lectures must be interes' ing,
.eyen to The greatest sceptic in regard to ms
d d.,etrines. His delineations of character, from
san examination Of chronological developments,
- 80 ), far as we have Leard them, have been, in
4he,main, remarkably correct He proposes to
j;Aeu,aiin until tomorrow, and will give another
Z sf,se lecture, to night .Inthe mean time, those
ss,Fho wish to avail themselves OF his eXamina.
aions can do so by calling 1.-The Planters Hotel.
80, ,Grx. .TMcaUEES.--H1a affords US, much plea
.,S1sive to- be able, anthoritstively to announce
.ts.ns Me Queen as a candidate tor election
.to Congress. 1t is needless for US to say
sgord in cominendation OF this gentleman. His
course ia Congress has been such as to secure
the confidence and appreciation, we believe, OF
his entire constituency He is one OF the most
,igilant sentinels upon the watchtower of south
ern rights, and his speech in the House OF Rep.
;Yesentatiyes. upon the ah.absorbing topics of
the day, is regarded as among the best OF the
session. j.
Wehave uotheard of any opposition to Gen.
Mcqueen, nor do we believe there will he any
s,ssxss..Zs Georgetown Republican,
We think II would be useless for any one to op-
pose General Mcqueen. His course has indeed
been such as ought, and no doubt has secured tor
him the confidence and appreciation OF bis entire
constituency. He truly merits the true Patriots
reward, g a hearty well done" J" 80 - ~ -
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Ordinnry,s Notice,

MO person having appGedto me for Letters of
~ Administration upon the Estate Of Lewis
Bennett decd + have ,sben possession Of the
same ss darelict, aud hereby give notice TO- asl
having demands TO present them, and those indebt-
cd to make payment to me- ~
Sspt'9. J. Il. Jef, y =. y,
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The Citizens of Kershaw District are re-
quested to meetin; the Court House in Camden
on Wednesday, inst, ii o'clock A. NJ,
for the purpose of forming Southern Rights
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SuperiOr Mustard.

TN quarter and half pound boxes; White Mus
tard SeeI; Ginger; Rlack and Red Pepper
Spice; Nutmrgs; Mace; Cloves Cinnamon, &c.
For sale by z. J. DELAY.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 4 N0tice.

Administrators NOtice.
4 Ill persons having claims against The estate Of
Il the late Mrs Harriet II. S2er rwl hand them
in properly atested; and those indebted will please
make payment to my agent, 1ohn kosser, who is
fully authorized to attenc to the business is me.
Bella SlZER, Admir-.
Sept 8, 1885, IL
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Segars.

Ready Made Clothing.
COMPLETE assortment oil Over-coats, Dress
n and Frock.coals, Business.coats, Blanket and
coa,isg 0yes-ccats, gsalensn's ,6neC C4oaksr Pauts
and Vests, Ready-made Shirts, Stocks and Collafs.
sept. l6 - -, H. LEVY Il SON.
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ioi tuo PuiPosO VI ioi'""S ~~'S'">
Association. ~: sa
Tho. Salmond, VIM. Kennedy,
G. J. Shannon, ). ID. Murray,
Alexander Young, eC. Matheson,
John Workman, H.. l.. Whitaker,
!Jno.i McCaa.; E. w. Bonney,
John d. Price, ,5as James Dunlap,
A. NJ. kennedy,Urr IS d. Hallford,
Wu,. M. Shannon, Geo. Alden.
RIM. Kennedy, Geo. W. Shaw,
Is. Moffat. f'.s5a2 Thomas ]. Workman,
C. II. Davis, w. E. Hughson,
L. II. Deas,. y4 ]. F. Sutherland,
J."B. Kershaw. JohnJ. Workman, ~-
W.. T'hurlow CASTOR, w. H. r. Workman,
w. A. Aucrum, John n. Gamewell,
Sam'l Benson, ]. A. ionng,
G. J. Shannon, jr. w. J. Grant,
B. H. Matheson, 'Tho:.J. Warren,
Thos ]. Anerum, &. A. Price.
Jos. w. Dolby, Il J. DELAY
John Cantey, A. G. Baskin,
D. L. DeSa,lssure, Sam. J. Young,
Edw. NJ. Boykin, William J. Taylor,
Jas. Chestnut, jr. +. A. Salmond,
Thomas Lang, ". Patterson,
Charles Perkins, ]. S. Nettles,
B. Perkins, Thomas Harris,
B. Boykin, VIM. C. Moore,
Thos. E. Shannon, VIM. a. Nettles,
H. Holleyman, B. W. Chambers,
James J. Dunlap, X. Ii. Finch,
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Attention Guards.
storage ofCOIton:.

,,.5 - storage OF Cotton:
HNHE subscribers are now building new Cot
i ton House. and will be prepared 10 store cot
ton on accommodating terms.
They offer their services for the sale or For
wardinu of cotton, aud the receiving and Forward.
ing OF Merchandise. co,,c,
Sent 20 75,f MCDONALD g. COOPER.
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L. o. O. #.
KERSHAW LODGE, NO. 9.
rEHE regular meeting ofthis Lodge will be held
i this friday evening at their Hall, at z o.
clock. By order OF the, IN g..
H. J. DEHAY, Sec'y.
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Correspondence OF the Baltimore SUI

ALEXANDRIA, Va, MAY Is.
This hosptable is again thronged with Ministers
Delegates and the Protestant Episcopal Church
Our hotels also filled with vers from the surrounding
country business spend day or two as their lncl
nations may dictate.
Notwithstanding the inclemency OF the weather, this
morning ST. Paus Church crowded overlooking. An
opening discourse from "Study show hysel
proved unto God workman that needeth 10 be ashamed
rightly dividing the word of Truth, was ably ana eio-
ouen,y delivered by the Rev p r Berkeley OF Amelia Court
House, Virginia.
bed for business. Right Rev. w Meade, D. d., and the
Right Rev. John Johns d. d., present Alter the oeVo-
tiona services usual such occasions, Iazewe Taylor
ESQ., of Norfolk elected Secretary pro tenn
The names of the clergy and ay were then called over
In this diocese there ll9 minister's nearly all o "ho
are present The number Of delegates II each church were
represented would be about equal but many of the parishes
are represented The number Of lay delegates however
is large and all appear be in excellent health and Spirits
After calling over the roll, the reception oil credentials,
&c the Bishop appointed the usual committees, when the
Convention adjourned TO meet at Lyceun Hall Tomorrow
al 9 o'clock.
Some idea of the number OF visitors be formed when
state that Osceola, Capt MITCHELL landed last
night about 100 passengers and the mail steamers about 2UO
persons besides all from extensive back country
thought that the business OF the Convention will be
brought to close within the present week
EPISCOPAL CoNvENTION.-The Episcopal Conven-
ton of the Protestant Episcopal Church. met yesterday IN
the Lyceum Hall, al 9 O'Clock, n.
The Convention opened with prayer by Bishop Johns
The Bishops presented the Convention their reports OF
their Episcopal during the past year and the clergy
their respective parochia reports which occupied nearly
the whole day.
The Rev Dr. Johns preached in Christ Church in the
morning and the Rev. DR.. Jones, in ST. Paus Church.
At candle light the Evangelical knowledge Society held
their annual meeting in ST. Paus Church. and addresses
were delivered by Bishop Johns and the Rev Dr. Stone OF
New York. and Rev. DR.. Johns of Baltimore.
Sermon on Wednesday night al ST. Pauls by Rev. DR..
Stone Of New York. and at Christ Church by Rev. Mr..
Minneperode Yesterdays Alexandria GaceHe
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Correspondence eli the Baltimore Sun

The Compromise bill reported by the committee of thr-
teen certainly in bette! condition than last week
and there is every indication that its chances of will
grow better the pb will have time 10 reflect npon it
The administration may still stand a!oof bat will not OPP
pose the bill and will De glad wi.sn the subject shall be dis
posed of.
The Hon R. J. Walker Mr. Bagbou. Va, will shortly be
ont in letters for publication support the bill reported BY
Mr. Clay Mr. Walkers letter appear tomorow WIN
certainly be delayed 1ayond this week The leading
Wings OF the country abou, doing the thing Mr.
C:tsnden of Kentucky has already written strong letter
endorsing Mr. Clay the whole length and breadth OF his
and expressing his adhesion TO the
under Mr. Po has also written one in favor OF the COM
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THE GRoWIyG reOp OF TOBACCO.

Every tha, receive from the country Says the
Petersburg New predicts short crop OF Tobacco Gen
temen from Lunenourg eckonburg and other counties In
Virginia and North Carolina, in town, agree that the
crop obliged 10 he ve short and one a, least SO very
confident that there will be failure that he determined
moi 10 offer his last years crop until next fall
We have been favored by friend with the following ex
tract Of letter from OF the largest planters in the Roa
noke country:
"l1EcKLESBrRo County, May l3
I've have had high fcshets in The river and CREEKS which
fear done much injury 70 the wheat corn and plants
obacco The plants small and scarce being DESTROYED
Sy he Az and MANY will put their tobacco land in for
The want OF them The CROP planted is Obliged 10 be late
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THINGS IN CANADA.

The following be the programme o. business laid
ot for the Colonial Parliament session. The cover
nor General in his Annual Addcss that Canadian
Securities have risen i'll England Many OF the reforms IN
dcated will give improved tone 10 affairs in Canada now
much disturbed by dissensons and discontent
First That Annexation is not the sentiment OF Canada
and that public officials who advocate II Will be removed
from Office.
Secondly That reciprocal trade of the United States has
been delayed. .
Thirdly That capital punishment ought 10 be abolished
cheap postage established the Chancey practice OF Canada
improved there should be improved Assessment and Jury
laws, cheaper Courts of Justice, &c.
These are mportan, reforms but they not all for no.
tees already given in the Assembly OF bills OF the follow
ing purport:-
10 abolish the law of primogenture;
To substitute for the Council an elective Senate;
To abolish the Court Of Chancery;
To forbid the prescription of Crown Lawyers on Pouca
Grounds;
To repeal the Usury Laws; and
To abolish the Endowment OF Clergy.
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Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun

WAsHINGToN, MAY l6, $50
Mr. Merediths deficit for the prcsen, financial year en-
ding June lOth has completely vanished away first
months revenue from customs having exceeded his esma
for the whole year No loan will be necessary for
the year following unless very ex,ravasani appropriations
are made for internal Improvements. What disappont-
:nent this will bc 10 the bears in Wall street, The civil and
diplomatic appropriation bill will be reported next week
VIRGINIA AND TENNESSEE RAIL ROAD-The
Directors OF This road held meeting last week when they
contracted Tor the iron with which lay the first section OF
before them proposal TO furnish English iron at $40 so 10
be delivered al City Pont and furnish American iron
al So3 10 3d. 10 be delivered the line The English iron
was contracted for Messrs. John R. Mcdaniel Of Lynch
burg and J. w Sheiey Of Smyh county were appointed 10
fill the vacancies created BY the resignation OF Mess Deane
and Wysor.