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kESSEOY.

KENNEDY.
Mr. KEEss has been teaching for several years.
he also assisted Mr.. Kennedy, about eighteen
months, whilst in his School. From his former
employers, our Teacher brings satisfactory vou-
chers.
The Scholastic year will consist Of ten months,
and no scholar will be received for less time than
five months The rates Of Tuition will range
from twelve to twenty eight dollars BY the year.
Good boarding can be had in the neighbcrhood
L. WATSON, =
Z. w. PERRY,
ThOS. PITTS, 5
A. w. ASBELL,
Ridge, Dec. 2, 1850.
Rev. J. L. Kennedy's Certificate.
It may not be improper here to insert the fol.
lowing testimonial from Mr.. kEEsE's Instructor,
for the satisfaction Of those who may wish to send
their sons to our School.
"Nfr. E. kEssE, was student with me three
years, during which time he studied Latin and
Greek with accuracy-also mathematics, to the
extent usual for entering Our CUlegcs-with
other branches. Hc Is well known to the Sub
scribcr, who feels that it is due to him, and can
not deceive any, whithcrsocvcr he may 60, to
certify that Ills morals arc irrcproachable and his
habits Of the best stamp.
lie is cordially commended to the kind regard
Of all, who would respect moral worth, and duly
regard merit.
(Signed.) j. L. KENNEDY
Anderson, S. c., Oct. &c, 1850. Ct 4G
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MEDIAL CARD.

rTHE Subscriberlaye this day formed CO.
i partnership, The practice Of
Medicine, Sfgery & obstetrics.
Gases in charge Ieither of them will receive
the attention of thSher, when necessary, With
out additional char
T Office at our riruG Store.
A. C. TEAGUE, N. D.
Edeeicld c. IL, ,anuary /, 1851.
DHNIsT RI.
TiIE Underslgn also takes this method Of
informing hitriends and the public, that
when not engage in attending to the other
branches of the prssion, he will take pleasure
in rendering his scicco to those who may favor
him with their patrage, III another very lmpor-
tant branch of the :cession, DENTAL SUR
gerry.
Edgc6eld c. Il. iaa. l, 1851. ly SO
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POINT PLEASANT T, i,
TNHERE will alsobe sold on the plantation, OF
i the same day,
About 700 bushels Of Corn.

A Large Lot of Fodder, Peas, Oats, Cotton
Seed, Cattle, Hogs, Hcrses, (among them some
bIooded stock,) Household and hlteken Fur
niturc, &C., &c. !, ....,,
Terms of Sale for the Personal Property, Will
be made known OH the day Of Sale.
1t is likely that there viii be a number OF Ne y,
o-ooo N II;re Out fnr tho nnsrino v"nr =,
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Those indebted to the estate Of Lewis Robert
son, deceased are requested to make payment,
and those having demands against said estate to
hand them in properly attcsted to the under
signed. EBERT DEYORE. Admir-
De bonis non.
Nov. 81, 1850. If A.
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~ The friends Of HENRY H. HILL,
announce him as candidate for Tax Coilec-
tor, at the ensuing election.
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X. II. WAEDLAW.
". A. WARDLAW, Secretary.
Dec. 10 1850 At as
U Edgefeld Advertiser will copy the above
advertisement four times and forward account 10
this officc.-Abbevlle Banner.
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
STE ct III q = COPE,



THIS Journal will be issued on the frat Of each
l. month, each number containing GO large oc-
tnvo pages. making near 800 pages Of reading mat.
ter annually. 1t will be devoted to Medical
Science generally, Original Articles and Con,ribu-
tons from the profession throughout, the country,
reviews OF the important publications in this
country and abroad, and full record of what is
transpiring in the Medical world
Expensive arrangements have been made TO
give digest and important extracts from the Eu-
ropean Journals, as soon they arrive in this
country Interesting operations, clniques and
cases occurring in the Infrmary OF the Richmond
Medical College and other public institutions in
Virginia, as well as in private practice, will be
regularly reported. Also, the transactions of Il e
"Medical Society Of Virginia. and such others
as will furnish their proceedings.
TERMs.--Thres Dollars per annum, in adranee,
or -Four Dollars per annum, if paid after the mid
die of the yenr.
G5-A liberal discount will be given to agents
and canvossers.
All communications to be addressed to the Ed-
tor and Proprietor, post paid, they will not be
taken from the Office.
Special arrangements for Cams, &C., Of line
or two viii be made.
Advertisements to be paid for u, Advance, No
quack medicine advertisements will be taken.
~ Office Bank Street, near 9th, Richmond
Va. March ~
p. s. Remttances which arrive too late will be
returned to the sender: or, If he prefers it, shares
for the following distribution will be forwarded.
March 17--d-t-w-w
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100 DOLLARS REWARD I

y AN away from the subscriber, October 9th
~ 1897, from his residence en- Willow Swamp,
South Edsto River, Orangeburg District, South
Carolina, n negro man named HOWARD, about
six feet high. and otherwise well proportional,
and Of black complexion, full faced, high fore
head, prominent nose, and no whiskers; having
on one Of his arms the letter s, or mark resemb-
ling ". He had scar on the inner ankle of, |
presume, the left foot. He speaks with pIsusi-
bi'ity and ease; Ia rather assuming in his address
yet mild and humble in his manners. He il a
keen, shrewd fellow, walks fast and quite erect,
and il apt to bear uncommonly much on his Toes
when hurried. He said that he originally be-
longed 70 farmer named Joshus Lee, near Gin
ton, in Virginia; either there Norfolk or Rich
mond, in that State. presume he took up quar-.
tiers. Any person finding and spprehending the
same, and delivering him safely into the hands Of
the subscriber, shall receive the above reward of
one hundred dollars. besides reasonable expenses
that he may be at in coming and returning.
WILLIAM RILEY.
MAY l0--6tpw
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LIfE or 5OHN 1AMDOLpH
D. ARPsston 4 Co, 200 BFosSpsy wsv York
Have nov ready tie 6drth edition.
IFE OF JOHNRANDOLPHOF ROANOKE
IL BY HughA. Garland. Two volumes Iamo.
Portraits; ~ so.
Mr.. Garland has given " daguerreo. ype OF
character more eccentric and variable than IRA.
nus ITSELF and withal, two volumss of exceedingly
choice historical reading. "-[ Republic.
The biography of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. - Charleston Mer-
curry
"A good life of this remarkable man has long
been desired. MIR. Garland has furnished an ex
tremely readable book; the two volumes not only
contain the history Of his life, and analysis of his
character, but az interesting account Of the poll
tics and the public men Of the y.'-[ Crescent.
Since Kennedy's life Of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American b.
ography, which will at all compare in interest with
this work. 1t must be read by multtudes with in
tense interest. "-[ HeOark Dolly Advertiser
y Mr. Garland has made good use Of his mate
rial, and has given striking and accurate por-
traiture OF the erratic and brilliant subject of his
pen.'-(NsD Orleans Delta
" This book fills blank in the biographical no.
tees Of distinguished Americans The two VOL
umes gives US faithful account Of his whole ca :
reer, an analysis of his celebrated speeches. &c.
-Phiiadetphia Enquirsr.
'.As biography, it il marked by direc,nsss
and unity of purpose, and by oompre hensv eness
and variety of manner ~ Boston Post
1T ID ono of the most interesting American BIZ
ographies with which we are acquainted ~ Epe-
ming Post.
. The work is written in an easy and beautiful
style, and is repete with striking passages. The
author 10 intimately acquainted with American
literature, and the great men who, at different
times, have played distinguished part in the
drama of the Republic It forms a valuable addi-
ton to our national history. kpeera,ie Review
March 17--d.tw-w
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Ths whols Of each article spsci6sd In he i6rs.
eofn8 iist Will BE- deemed = ciass, and the nsrsoh
ousrinx 70 furnish any class or description Of ar
ucies at the lowest price, quality considered shall
receive a contract for the same, on executing a
uo"o, WIN Two or more sureties, satisfactory "
the clerk, for the performance OF the same. under
forfeiture Of twice the contract price in case of
failure; which bond must be filed in the Office of
said clerk within ten days after the proposals have
been opened and the result declared.
The right is reserved, in case il should be ne.
cessary' TO ordera further supply of all or any of
the articles contained in the above list
The clerk also reserves The riy ht 10 ;udce and
determine whether the articles offered conform TO
the samples furnished or not, and may, in his dis.
erection, refuse 10 receive them, if ia his opinion
thsy do not answer the purpose for which they
are intended.
r. M. YOUNG,
Clerk House of Representatives u. S.
April I5-lawtJulyI
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Factory RIor.--Another riot took place
among the feunls operatives in the cotton fac
tories At Allegheny city Pa, on the 18th lust 1t
was soon repressed by the police, but fears arc
expressed that another outbreak will occur
The rioters desire to enfore the +" ten hour law !"
One herculean girl, says the Pittsburg Gazette,
was peculiarly prominent Being engaged in
tearing up a row of palings, and finding that
one portion resisted her efforts, she called on
young man who was standing near to aid her.
He declared that he did not wish to become
connected with any such dsgraceful proceed.
ings, upon which she gave him blow upon the
fee, which blackened both his eyes, and nearly
knocked him down. She then tried her strength
to the utmost, and the fence yielded to her
exertionS was Frustrated to the ground"
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with The maine Of ~ fQG ~ - mice
the article. III xhq a - $3.50
Ia the fsreeoing Iist M ri K 1cE "a
the person offering T. eaffjtR - 3( - e
the lowest price (quaiity eoH1 u M fScsivs
contrsct for the same. IN IL 41ltAE kop5, With
two or more sureties sstisfacsofy e ~ 4aney
OF the Senate, for the performances tk1r9S1t an4cr
forfeiture Of twice the contract price - 49, Of
failure, which bond is to be filed in The oAeeef shs
said Secretary within ten days aftss thspsbposals
have been accepted sA .sa~-l
lf any article contracted for should not b. a.
lIvered within the time stipulated, or should b
inferior IN any respect to the sample, The bond
OF the contractor will be put in suit.
Proposals should be endorsed "Proposals for
Stationery for the Senate" and be dirscted to the
Secretary of the Senate at Washington.
raopossls and specimens must be delivered At
the Office free Of charge.
ASBURY DICKENS,
mp ed Secretary Of tho Senate.
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$50 Dies WAVE ALONG THE SHoRE--A
Government train Of Pottawat0mie Indians from
Michigan passed through our streets on Monday
They are the remnant of the tribe on their way
to new hunting grounds at the far Northwest
So they pass away. There is something mournful
in the sight-the last Of that proud and powerful
race, broken in spirit and corrupt in blood, pas
sing from shore to shore, towards the last re-
manning acres oftheir inheritance by the setting
sun. Homestead exemption is not for them.
KenOsha Democrat
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Pension and Bounty Land Agency.
FNHE subscriber has opened in the city of Wash
i ington an AGENCY for the prosecution of
all descriptions of claims against the General
Government.
His perfect knowledge Of all the Pension Laws,
and the places where are deposited all evidence of
service now extant, will enable him to establish
many claims which have long remained suspend
ed for want Of proof and proper attention.
He, therefore, offers to the public his services,
particularly in the following cases, viz:
Suspended and rejected claims under all the Pen
sion Laws:
Applications for increase Of pension, under any
Of the Pension Laws, where the pensioners are
dissatisfied with their present allowance.
For all those widows who received, or enti-
tied to receive, the ten years pension due the 4th
of March, 1S48; under the acts of July 7th, 1893,
srch Sd, lS43, and June 18th, 1914, being those
who were married before the LIST Of January, 1894,
he will undertake to establish, under the act of
February I'd, l848, their claims to pensions for
life, commencing on the 4lh of March, l648 when
their pensions under the foregoing acts termi-
uated.
For all those widows Of revolutionary officers
or soldiers, who were married after 1898, but be-
fore January I'd, 1900, he will undertake to estab
lish their claims to pensions for life, commencing
on the 4th Of March, 1648, under the act Of July
%, l848.
To all those widows ofrevolutionary pensioners
whose CtuInS nave DeeH rejected or SUSPENDED TOT
want Of proof of services or those who are in the
receipt of pension under any of the pension
laws, less than that received by their husbands
under the acts Of May 18th, 1923, or June eth,
1882, he will ensure the same amount per an
mum that their husbands received, from the time
the pension is made to commence by the law un-
der which they claimed or have been pensioned
BOUNTY LAND,
For the surviving. or the widows, or minor child
rem of deceased officers and privates, who served
in the Of 1912 with Great Britain, the Mexi-
can war, or in any of the Indian wars, since $780,
Terms moderate, where the claim is established
otherwise charge.
The subscriber is also appointed Agent for the
District Of Columbia for the British Commercial
Life Insurance Company, established in 1920, and
empowered by act Of Parliament, for the insurance
of lives and the endowment of children, in Lon
don, New York and Washington city. Capital
81. 900 900.
Communications addressed to the subscriber,
Washington, d. c., will receive prompt attention.
M. THOMPSON,
Attorney aud Counsellor al Lar, and Commits
missioner of Deeds for North and South Carolina
p. s. Refer, if necessary, to the heads of de-
partments, and TO members Of Congress generally. |
March 25--tf
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NJ. THOM SOW.

ATTORNEY md COUNSELLOR 1T L-aW
4 ,0MMI ,SIONER Of Deeds ofNorth and South
n Carolina Agent for Revolutionary Pens on
Claims. Bounty Lands, and every other descrp
ton Of Claims against the various Departments Of
the General Government and before Congress
Also, Agent for the British Commercial Life In
surance Company; Capital 5000 900.
~ Office one door West Of dickson Hall, Penn
syipnmia .are~ue, WAsH,Ncros, d. C.
p. >. Refer, II necessary, to the Heads Of De
partments and to Members of Congress generally
May 95-9wtw.
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G. IL f. l.. KERRIsON n co.
Direct Importers of

In Charleston, South Carolina,
MOULD respectfully inform their friends, and
w those who purchase Dry-Goods in their
city, that they prepared, and are offering a
very large and well assorted stock Of Foreign and
Domestic, Staple, and Fancy Dry Goods, selected
for and particularly adapted to the Southern trade.
Importing direct, they feel assured Of being able
to sell goods nv low in Charleston, they be
bought in any other market in the United States.
They would call particular attention to Linen
Goods, Of every descriptions: the make will be
found of best finish. and perfectly free from my
smirfure Of COTTON. Also to their stock Of Dyes
Goods, which will be found second to none in the
market.
Terms Cash, or city acesptances.
C.. e. f.. l.. KEkRISON, e. co.
No 209 King, northwest corner King and Marks
Feb. 10. streets
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iADIAHA--Ths following y iist Of the can.
didatss for Congress In Indiana:
First District, Lsmuel @. De BruleF. Wing
James Lockhsrt Dem. Second, Roger Martin,
Wing Cyrus L. Dunhsm Dem. Third, Johnson
Watts, Wing John l. Robinson. Dem. Fourth,
Samuel Parker, Wing; George w. Julian Free.
soil. Fifth, Thos. A. Hendricks, Dem. Sixth,
+Eli F. Farmer. Wing; Willis A. Gorman, Dem;
+Gsorgs w. Carr, Ind. Dem. Seventh, Edward
W. MOGaughey, Wing; +Jobn G. Davis. Dem.
Eighth, David Brisr, Wing; Daniel Mace, Dem;
Samuel A. HUFF. Free-soil Ninth. Schuyler
Colfax, Wing; Graham N. Fit n, Dem; Robert
Stewart Free-soiI. Tenth, samuel Brenton,
Wing James w. Borden, Dem.
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PROSPECTUS
THE SOIL OF THE SOUTH.

ME undersigned, a committee Of publcat;op IN
the part Of the Muscogee and Russell Aericnl-
turai Society, respectfully invite public attention
10 me ionowing prospectus of a MONTHLY
JOURNAL, to be published in this CITY under The
auspices OF the above named association
The work will be devoted to the interests of .4e-
renture and HorficuH,ve, Domestic and Rural
Economy. Under these several heads will be in
cluded all that concerns the culture Of crops. the
Improvement OF the soil, the management Of the
'arm, the garden, the orchard, the flower yard
and tie house-keepers department In their con-
nexion with the interests Of the soil the other in
dusir'al pursuits Of the land will receive their ap
proptiate attention.
The "SOiL OF THE SOUTH" will be under
the editorial supervision Of CHARLES A. PrABopy
esq. and Col. JAMES M. CHAMBERS. Mr.. Peabody
has been for two years past connected with the
Agricultural Press, and isequay distine ned as
practical and scientific farmer and gardener
Col. Chambers is one Of the most INTELLIGENT and
successful planters in the South. They will be
assisted by an able corps Of contributors, among
the practical farmers and planters of the land
Each number will contain sixteen pages Of
quarto size, printed with new type on superior
white paper, and furnished to subscribers at the
rate Of
ONE DOLLAR PER .aNyNUM,
which must be paid in advance. II
UTPostmasters are authorized to act an agents.
and they may retain in their hands twenty-five
per cent. of subscriptions collected by them. or
II they perfer II, copy Of the work will be sent
TO any one twelve months gratuitously who Will
remit four names NTH four dollars
All communications must be addressed, post
paid, to WV. a. CnAmsrss, publisher of "The
Soil OF the South, " Columbus, Ga.
y RA I HwEaN HE com%i''ss
J.E. HURT, Publication
Columbus. (Ga. y March. 1851.
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TO ADVERTISERS.

This publication offers great facilities for adver-
Using, circulating ii does very extensively in
Virginia, North and South Carolina and Mary
land, and throughout the South generally. A few
Advertisements OF Medical Schools, Books, In
strumsns. &c. and Medicines, will be inserted on
the following termsf
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s. GRISWOLD a. CO.,


Successors 10 Daniel Pratt & Coz
d ESPECTFULLY informs the public that
IN they arc now manufacturing
COTTON GINS
at Pratisville, Autauga county, Alabama
Their arrangements for manufacturing are exten
sve and complies, which will enable them to f,,rn
ish Gins to planters the most favorable terms
As to the superiority Of their Gins, they have on
ly to refer to the reputation which the mannfac
tre and sale Of over 10 900 has acquired for them
throughout the entire cotton growing region.
From Is years experience, with every facility and
good workmen, they confident that thew, will
be able to give satisfaction 10 all who may patron
ize them.
N7"Their Gins are warranted to perform well.
Engagements for Gins can be made with their
travelling agents, who will call on planters gene
rally, or by letter directed Prattvills, Autauga
county, Alabama.
They have foundry connected with their
manufhctory, at which they are prepared to do
mill work and other casting. Gin gearing CON
stantIy on hand for 9, 10 and ~ feet wheels. A
portion Of public patronage is solicited.
A supply Of Gins always on hand with Camp
bell Co Mobile, and n. Htndaii, & Carter Co.,
-Ntp Orleans.
8. GRIswOLD a Co..
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mrs. JANE TAYLOR

T TAS several vacant rooms for families, single
III ladies', and gentlemen. The house is large,
pleasant, and airy, and situated in the best part
Of Washington, between Al and 9th streets, on
Pennsylvania avenue first rate table is kept.
july t. IT,
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The new steamship COLUMBIA will ply be-
tween San Francisco and ports in Oregon, await
ing at the former port the arrival of the mails and
passengers from Panama, and returning without
delay with the mails and passengers for the steam
er from San Francisco.
regular line Of propeers will be kept up for
the transportation Of freight and transient passen
gers between Panama and San Francisco.
The well known steamship SARAH SANDS,
OF I,5OO tons burthen, now under charter to the
company, and peculiarly commodious in her cabin
arrangements, will be kept running an extra
family boat.
One of the above steamers will keep up the con-
necuon between Acapulco and the other Mexican
ports.
The connection in the Atlantic will be main
tanned by the United States mail steamships
GEORGIA 5000 tons. CRESCENT CRY 500 tons.
Ono 5000 tons. CHERoxEE 800 TONS
EMPIREC rrr2 900 tons. PHiLADELPHiA l 100 TONS
Leaving New York for Chagres on the 18th
and 10th Of each MONTH
The new steamships Ell DORADO and FAIL
CON will form a direct line between New Or
leans and Chagres, leaving at such periods will
insure little detention possible on the 18TH
mus, and forming with the Pacific steamships a
through line to and from New Orleans, and ports
in Mexico, California and Oregon. Passages from
New Orleans can be secured from Armstrong,
Lawrason e. Co., agents, at that place.
The fare for through tickets from New York to
San Francisco has been reduced from
$500. in state rooms, to $3.50.
$3.50, in lower cabin, to $3.50.
$500, in steerage, TO $l65.
The rates from New York to Chagres will be
at the lowest adopted by any safe sea steamer be-
tween those ports.
For choice of berths, apply at the Office of the
Company, 81 and SIS South street, and at their
agency, III West street.
A pril 26-tf
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STEELE-Soufhern Halter.

4 EN- i EMEN Wishing 20 purch-
VI nse beautiful new style Spring
Hat for 1851, made in Southern State are invited
TO call as above.
French Imported Hats.
few cases Of fine light French Hats, imported
for my fashionable retail trade.
Sirom Department.
This departm Mt comprehends all the newest,
styles Of Ponamas and teghoros for gentlemen.
youths, and ipfaots, of new styles, manufactured
under my own direction.
STEELE'S HAT HALL,
March S-Atrw rhnrissfon & n
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p4SH 49, 1870 ef &! r. eae "a &!
Soa. This pdbai5 an hlmfea that undsr tie
nav arrangement At this Cennany, sfsamssy in
speetsd and aPpretbd BY III Navy Department.
dnue 70 leave Panams and San Fnaeisco the Isl
and 5th days Of each month, unless detained by
unavoidsbis accident. and will touch Acapulco,
San Diego, and Monterey.
The following steam packets belonging to the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company, are now in the
Pacific, one Of which will be always in port at
each end of ths route
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LNANS, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans.
JIG Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans
Fans, from 81 esnts to 80. For sale at
PARKERS
Fancy and Perhimery Bore. under
July 3--4s National Hotel.
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fuisapsl fa6m i4frissansAk III wlli adDse
every means " Isy the naAtef baf0fs fhs gos.
eminent