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Adversely overcome, is the brightest clo-
ry' and willingly undergone, the greatest
virtue. Sufferings are but the trial of val
liant spirits.
a PUzZLE-In a house not hundred miles from
Boothtown, nro living ut prcscnt-onc grandfather,
one grand'noher, one father, four Inotl,crs three
sisters, live brothers, six unclcs, five aunts, six
ncphews, six neccs five cousins one brotcr-in-law.
three grand-daughtcrs widow, one wlower-
total sixty-one; and there only thirteen persons
in the whole.
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A Snake Story,

Some years ago, there lived in Barn
well District, DR.. w., who was
looked upon by his neighbors as an
excellent physician, and highly rc-
spcctcd by the whole community; but
the Doctor had Gas have all men cx-
ccpt the heroes Of novcls) a weak
point, and this was, concerning snakes.
He possessed most perfect horror of
everything in the form of serpent,
and often prophcsicd that he should
some day or other die from the bite of
one.
-. On one Fourth Of July, the Doctor
Had been invited to a Picnic, and on
their return home, the party agreed
as the evening was very pleasant, and
the moon shining brightly, to 90 by
the way Of the river. Accordingly,
they handed the ladies into the boat
and showed off, having sent their hors-
es by another route.
Suddenly tremendous yell arose
from where the Doctor was sitting,
and he leapcd from his scat SO violent
ly as to almost overset the boat. The
ladies shriekcd, and the gentlemen
seizing the Doctor to prevent his Jump
ing overheard, demanded the cause.
:1'm snake bitten," screamed he !;
II always said I'd be, and you see I
was right"
"Where has it bitten you?" asked
one of the terrified ladies.
"It doesn't matter" groaned he,
pressing both hands to the tail Of his
coat. "Im bitten and that's sufficient.
I always told you that I'd be killed by
q snake and you wouldn't believe me.
Now you see it has come true"
The poor fellow in spite of the ag-
ony he suffered, seemed to take, O mel.
ancholy exultation in showing them
that his prophecy had been fulfilled
'tBut l shall not die unavenged," he
exclaimed, seizing awalking stick, and
belabouring most furiously something
in the bottom Of the boat.
''Stop, Doctor, said one of the gon.
tlemen very quickly.
The Doctor, surprised by the calm
tone in which this was said, suspend
led his fagellation and looked up.
s should be very much Obliged tc
! you If you would not demolish my
whip entirely" continued the gentle
man, pieking.up ahunting whip which
had the handle carved in imitation O.
a snakes head.
9" What" exclaimed the Doctor
Isn't il asnake? Well, he must bt
somewhere, or else how could I be bit
temp" ~
i Il don't know whether there is .
snake in the boat or not, " saidthe own
Ter OF the whip; "but this, I do know
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The Printer.

Printer is the most curious thing alive.
He may have bank ant quoins and not be
worth. a cent-have small caps and have
Mother wife nor children. Others may run
fast but he gets along swiftest by setting fast.
lie may be making impressions without elo-
qucnce; may use the lye without offending,
and be telling the truth. Whilo others can
not stand when they set. he can set standing,
and, do both at the same timo-use
furniture, and yet have no dwelling-may
make and put away pi, and never see pie
much less cat it during his life-be human
being and rat at the same time-may
press great deal, and not ask Eavor-may
handle shooting iron, and know nothing
about cannon, gun or pistol he may move
the tever that moves the world, and yet be
as far from moving the globo as hog with
his nose under mole hill-spread sheets
without being a housewife-he may lay his
form, on a bed, and yet be obliged to sleep on
the floor and he may use the I without
shedding blood, and from the earth may
handle the ***-he may be of rolling
disposition-and yet never desire to travel
he may have a sleeps foot, and not be de-
formed--never bc without case, and know
nothing of law or physic--be always correct
ing his errors, and growing worse every day
lave em---s without ever having the
arms of a lass around him-have his form
locked up, and Mt the same time be free from
Jail, watch house, or any other confinement
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Ladies' Dress Goods.
SNOWDEN d. SHEAR.
AUGUSTA, GA

AUGUSTA, GA,
HAVE NOW ON IAND. a bcnut;ruI s,,-
IL ply of LADIES' DRESS GOODS, nn,onr
which urc-
French Printed Jackoncts, Of now and bcauti.
ful styles,
Rich Embroidered and Fancy Colorcd Grcna
dimes, Of the latest styles, =
Whiin Dotted Swiss Mu.lins for Ladies' Dresses
Rich Embroidered Co!orsd Musus, and Fancy
I}aregcs,
Superior White and CoIorcd Grenudinc, and
Grape Shawls,
Ladies' Worked Luce and Muslin Sleeves of
beautiful styles,
Ladies' French Worked Muslin Chinasettes,
Collars aud Sleeves,
Ladies' White Lace Scarfs and Muntillas,
Ladies' French Worked Muslin Mantillas.
Ladies' Hem stitch Rivicre and French Lawn
Iinndkcrchiefs,
With great vuricty OF other articles 10 which
they respectfully invite tho attention of the ladies'
jy2 Ii
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Ono Hundred Dollars Reward.

II In, TWO MARES-onc u hai,tsnmc Grey,
N.A-quick action, and II trotter; the other II
Sorrel,with white face, and npaccr-were stolen at
Savannah by two lncn, who crossed the Savannah
River OH Saturday, the 2lst ult., und it is supposed
may proceed Westward. Tho above reward will be
paid for the apprehension of the thieves and rccov-
cry Of tho property, by w. E. GILES, Esq.,, Sn-
vannal,, or EDWARD WIESLOW
Office foot of Luurens-st., Charleston, :. C..
July9 Is If
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LADIES' MOURNING GOODS.
SnOyydelR e. Shc,pr.

avg Georgia.
Il AVE received from Now York, u large sun
IL ply Of GOODS FOR MOURNING. n.
mong which are
i.upns superior Black Bomhazinos,
superior Black Alpacas, of the best STYLE and
superior English Black and White Prints and
Gingi,ulls, '''
Plain Black Silk Grenadines and Black Ba.
reyes,
, Black Marquisso and Plain Black Grape Dc
Paris, ro nv
Elack Grenadinc and Love Shawls and Black
Grippe Wells,
TO all of which they respectfully tho attention
Of the public. ;va.;;
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Management of Soils.

A soil would never get exhausted
if managed with skill, but would con-
tinuc to improve in depth and fertili-
ty in proportion to the industry be-
slowed upon it. The food of plants,
it is true, may be exhausted from the
soil by a repetition Of cropping with
any one family Of plants, if we neglect
the, application of such fertilizers as
may have been taken from the soil by
that family, but no part of the grow
ing season is required for the soil to
rest, or be fallow,:if judiciously man.
aged by a successive varying Of the
crops, or by supplying to them such
food as may be q compensation for
what has been taken of by tho prcvi-
Gus crop. The first object to be at
tanned for securing certain and prof.
table return of produce from the soil
must be the rough drainage the next
object is breaking into the sub-soil to
the desired depth-not without first
considering whether it is proper and
profitable to shift or turn up the sub
soil at once to the influence Of the at
mosphere, or whether it be best to
break into the well first by Shifting
the surface soil and allowing the sub
soil to remain and recciye-first the
beneficial influence of the atmosphere,
and then-at the trenching q portion
of the subsoil may be safely stirred
up and mixed With the surface soil;
this practice continued for every sue
ceeding crop, will establish healthy,
fertilizing furfagessoil to any desired
depth.
If repeated STRINGS of the surface
are adopted according to the nature of
the soil and weather, every growing
crop will continue in healthy luxuri-
ance, without ever suffering by recciv-
ing injury from too much moisture,
drought or frost. In addition. by
constantly sacrifying, hoeing and fork
ing the surface soil, not only obnox-
ious insects and their Larvae are expell-
ed, but weeds would never make their
much less have q chance
of committing their accustomed rob
berry of soil and crops. Besides, by
such repeated stirring, the soil is al
ways prepared, sweet and healthy, for
crops-no mean consider
alton, either, when we observe the
loss Of time and produce occurring to
such ruinous extent in some local.
ties, by allowing weeds to rob and
choke the growing crops, and to shed
their seeds, productive Of progeny
similar injurious to the crops next in
rotation.
The application of manure is most
essential, and may be applied most
bencficially when the soil is establish
ed in a healthy condition, and main
thus by constant attention to
5.srlace stirring. Yet the application
81 manure is secondary considera-
lion; for though it may be very lib
orally applied, and with considerable
expense, yet, without first insuring the
hcalthiness of the soil, much property
and labor will be sacrificcd.-CJumie
Gardener.
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Fifteen Hundred Dollars Reward !!

SOn HuHuItN DOlldFS ltCW1FQss
f'HE dwelling house OF tho subscriber in this
l. District was broken open OIL Thursday npht
tho 9th April last und largo amount of mone,
and notes stolen.
There was stolen bctwecn the sum of NINE
OK ZEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, of whicl,
between seven or eight thousand dollars were in
bills Of tho Bank Of Hamburg, six or seven hun
dred dollars i'll bills of the Bunk of the Stuto of
Georgia, considerable amount in bills of other
banks, and in gold and silver about three hundred
dollars.
For tho recovery OF the MONEY, tho snb-
scriber oilers us reward, the su,n of ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS! For tho discovery
of the crmnal or criminals, will! evidence to pros-
ecutc to conviction, the sum of FIVE HUN
DRED DOLLARS; and foril,e recovery of tho
notes and money aud the discovery of tho crilni-
nal or criminals, und evidence to prosecute 10 con-
vlction, tho sum Of FIFTEEN HUNDRED
DOLLARS. ROBERT G.. GORDON
May l, 1851 lje7-IItf
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Shelif's Sale.

virtue OF sundry wrts of Ficri Facns, to mo
~ directed, will sell at Abhevilc Court House.
on the first Monday in September next the follow
ing property, viz:
The interest that Catharine r. Cobb has in n
tract of Lund, containing 37l acres, more or less
adjoining lands Of Churee Mosley, Joseph Foster,
and others, levied OH as the property of Cutburinr
Il. Cobb ads Mathew Gray and others.
Terms cash. IS A. HODGES a.,
DR.. B. Q. Hart: ------------
Dear Sir, After giving the teeth sct in platc of
yonr workmanship a thorough trial, it affords me
much pleasure to inform you it answers the purpose
admirably. 1t isan exact impression of the mouth
hitting in every particular, and worn with case
ahu COMFORT producing no irritation, Or any impcd-
ment, but materially assist articulation.
With the hope that your work may continue to
give satisfaction, have the pleasure 10 subscribe
myself, Your obt servant.
Cokesbury. ID. w. McCANTs
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that if man comes into boat with
spurs on, he is very apt to sit down
upon them !"
The doctor sat down amidst shouts
OF laughter, and hc has never been
known to repeat his prophecy since.
Suttcrm Liic3uyY Gu.eite.
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South Carolina, !
ABBEyILLE DTs'r.

In the Matter of Nancy Robinson's win.
L appearing to my satisfaction that - Hutch
l. iisons, parties in interest in said Estate, reside
without the State, and notice having boon fled
in my Office requiring Probate of the paper said
TO be the laf: viii nnd Testament Of the said
Nancy Robinson, deceased, in due form Of law.
The absentees Aforesaid and all others Interested,
are hereby notified that the said paper must be
proved in due form Of law before II can be admit
ted ns the Will of said deceased, and that the ri-
al thereof will be had in the Court Of Ordinary
on the 9th day of October next, at which time ali
Interested arc required to appear either by nttor-
ney or IN perHon.
Givon under my hand and scal of Office, this lst
July, 1851. F. w. SEI.LECK, DAD.
Jy2 3m
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poETIcAL.-A young western poet de-
scribes heaven as "a place of bliss, fenced in
with girls" An editor asks,
"Where is the man that won't rcpent9"
Repent of what9 Few men would be-
inclined to repent Of sin, surrounded by such
q temptation.
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Just Received

pY THE SUBSCRIBERS, at their Drug
- Store, a large supply Of Harrison's supe-
rior Columbian Ink, Black, Blue, and Car
mine, in bottles, assorted sizes.
INDELLIBIE INK, with and without pre-
partition. HAIR DYE--a superior and warrant-
cd article. Genuine Congress Water In quart
bottles. Portable Soda Waters delightful
summer drink. fresh supply of No. Scgnrs.
jy23-3t WARDLAW g. LYON.
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TaiIorIng! TaiIoring!!
LOWNDEsyILLE. 8. C.

r LOwNDESvILLE, 8. C.
Tt'HE subscribers respectfully inform the citizens
Il Of AbbeviIlc and the public generally that
they will keep good assortment Of spring and
summer goods on hand, suitable for gents wear.
And being desirons to promote Southern manufae-
tufe, we have nndo arrangements 10 put up
clothing in tho best and most fashionable styles,
low ns thcy can be bought In any market. Ths
public would do we'll to give us call before par
chasing elsewhere, as wo can put up clothing at
tho following low prices:
Cloth Coats, from $500 to $500
Summer e. 400 to 1900
Vests 100 to 6,0f and $1,000
Pants l,50 to 1000 aud l4,IlQ
All Of which we warrant in every respna1N =
if not q perfect fit aesal
e: s::sIiIiI &
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CARD.
Warehouse and Comnaission Business,

CARD.
Warehouse and Commission Business,
JACKSON STREET, AUGUSTA, GA.
f'HE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends
L aud the putrons of WALKER, BaYsos & Co.,
that he will continue the Warehouse nmd
COsnIni issiOM Business at The Warehouse
formerly occupied by them, and hopes, by strict
attention 10 the interest of his customers, to re-.
ceive continuance Of the liberal patronage bo
slowed on the late firm. He will give his personal
attention to all business entrusted to his CARE
Particniar attention will be given to buying OF
Bagging, Rope, and Supplies for his customers.
which will at all times be bought at the lowest
prices, and liberal eash advances will be mato OH
produce in Store. G. WALKER.
Augusta, July 1851, l5-6m
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a UNIVERSAL MORAL PANAcEA.-
The Yankee Blade proposes the fol-
lowing remedy for the ills Of life, the
flesh and spirit, composed of leaves,
plants and roots, which if taken with.
out wry face, will make any man re-
spectacle and happy.
Leave off drinking.
Leave off smoking.
Leave Off chewing.
Leave off swearing.
Leave the g'hals alone.
circle.
Plant your business in some honor
able employment.
Plant you l;.ith in truth.
Root your habits in industry.
Root your feelings in benevolcncc.
Root your affections in God.
For directions, see the Holy Scrip
lures, and beware of counterfeit crceds
and quack theologians.
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puBLIC NOTICE is hereby, that an npplcn-
ton vii! be made to the next Legislature of
this state to incorporate the Little Rire, Church,
aug6 an'
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Land for Sale,
LAND FOR SALE.

The subscriber being about to leave the
e State, offers for sale tho FAHeM on which
he now resides, located five nilcs from Pendieton
village on the Laprens C. III. road. The tract
contains Three Hundred and Forty-six Acres of
Land, about Hfty Of which Ia creek bottom. The
settlement consists of comfortable two-story
dwelling and all necessary out.buildings For
particulars al TO price, &C., apply TO Z;
STEPHEN M. WILSON. \
Oakland, June ID 13-mtf
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OLD NED, AGAINli.

M:1 I. BIERFIELD, is happy to inform his
.Egk friends and the travelling public that he has
taken the Stables attached to his hotel. Old uncle
Ned thnt prince of ostiers tnkes charge Of the
Stables, and every attention will be given to stock
entrusted to his care.
have few more Of those extraordinary cooks
left, that attract the attention of spicurcs, and
Delight tho rest Of mankind with thoir pleasing
culinary preparations. Give us call.
NewberTy G. H., s. C.. n,ars-50tf
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The figures expressing the number of the
United States have at last changed. The
Old 'l3 is turned round into 81.
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Estrayed

E'strayed
Is-?sN From tho subscriber OH the 25th June
HAa ROAM MARE, about years old. She
had colarnlarks her slouldeps, hind feet white
up to the felocks, and in ocrablo good condition.
Any information respecting SAID marc, will bc
thankfully received by the subscriber.
w. b. DORM
Iongmircs, Edgclied Dist, July2 ii
The Anderson Gazctto aud Grecnvillo Noun
;nnccr will copy three times and forward ac-
counts to w. B. ID. a.
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be wise; for in gaining wisdom you also
gam an eminence from which no shaft OF
Jealousy and malice can hurl you.
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York Gold.-The Yorkville INiscezlanv
OF the 10th inst, says that at Martins Mine
IN that District, piece of gold WAS recently
found about the slze and shape of an ordina-
ry sized mans foot, and computed to DO
worth t'oo thousand dollars! The return
made by the lessees of the mine, employing
three hands, for six weeks work, tsoe,sty- one
ana one AaI pounds Of gold.
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If e5spring put forth no blossoms, in
summer there will be no beauty, and in
autumn no fruit. So, if youth DO triAed
away without improvemont, siper years
will be contemptible, and old ape miserable.
Love not your children unsdually or if
you do, show it not, lest you make the ono
proud, the other envious, and both fool;.h
If nature has made difference. Il il tho
part Of the tender parent to help tie weakest
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Religious Notice

There will be q Protructcd Meeiinr Lc,d =,
friendship Church, four miles south of this yiInop
commencing OIL Saturday before the third Sabbatl
in August.
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Notice.
I'M the first day of October next, the Insolyent
" Estate of ID. ]. McCants, dccoascd, will bc
settled before the Ordinary. Persons indebted
will mako payment, and those having demunds
will present them by the tin,o aforesaid.
NATHANIEL McCANTS, Admir-.
July l, 1851. 3m
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~ River . i Sale.
n|IIE subscriber offera ll6la ma nln

,,,,r River y Sale.
l. Rocky River, one milo below the village of
Lowndesvlle. 1t contains 3s7 acres, rather moro
on the river is all cleared, but there is lille creek
low grounds yet in woods; there aro three most
excellent springs on the tract there are two prst
mills and one saw mill bordering on the tract-iwo
on the nvcr and one on the creek. Tho marke,
road from the mountains to Augusta crosses The
rver on new bridge, opposite the dwelling. For
particulars, come and see, and call OH tho suecri-
Der at his present residence threo miles west of the
above described pant5z2on.
nug8-3t R, N. GROVES.
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Committed to Jail.

- Committed to Jail.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Abbeville District
~ on tho 10Th instant, negro man who calls
his name LEMON, about 25 years Of age, dark
complexion, about feet or 10 inches high, saws
lie belongs to Harris IIauskins, living in Houston
co., Geo. The owner is requested 10 como forward,
prove his property, pny charges, and take him
away. r. p. ROBERTSON. JaiIor
jy23 II.
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Valuable Town Property for s.Ie-

.... VaIuab1e Town Property for Sale.
M# That block of Houses and Lots OH tho
:Eaa4A APublic square, Mt AbbeviIlo Court House.
known us tho "Posey Range" is now Offered for
November, and if not disposed of, will thon bc of.
fered at public sale. Inmy absence reference mnv
be had to Charles Dendy or John McCIclland
augS-l9 E{{aNfAS r. DENDy
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EH An advertisement in the Times ssr;.
oiisly announces Il new song, with the mod
est reqiiest aoh, give me back but yester-
day u A companion to the above, aOh.
c0nn you spare tomorrow love r.. is IN
spfsparatiQn 10 be afterwards followed bv
''t1al sequel iyric 9E sYou hayn't Dot such a
Thing as next week about You. have vou -
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Kogs Of Cut Nails, assorted
IN slzes For sale by A. BURNSIDE.
fehl5-a:n Hamburg, s. G.
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3 -Tks chuTGhes Of Cleveland, Ohio.
: fwsfsFails aliye with = EIooDsesy, son Sunday
sslast: ;3ane two handred laaie sefe out 10
the nes fsshion They 81 det minsd Is 90
isspthsse. ss:s s. 2
R ssss $3s 81 3.lH
Hee who kuows enough 70 act In all cases
h,s: ewn tsua intsf6st would dictate Is
ssssises 4llsn King Solomon, ma imust live on
ssbe5 a moro worthy Ia
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-17
~ AL w ELL >. MOh Jun az %,
Richmond, Va.
WATKINS & MORTON,
o 2--n2m patayoh,ro Vt,
Z LBEMARLE LAND.-For sale. tract al

q LBEMARAE LAND.-For sale, tract Of
1A about 90 acres lying about one half a miles
North OF the University Of Virginia, miles Of Char.
loesvilIe, adjoining the residence OF Capt John Car
ter, late that George Divers, good nelahborhood;
due portion OF the tract cleared, and now in fine
farming condition. The Improvement, small neat
dwelling house with ioar rooms on floor stone
barn, wheat machine, and indeed every necessary
building all in good order Possession can be had the
nabe. Nothing further is deemed necessary, in this
notice, all who wish to purchase, will OF course
first view the premises for themselves But | will saw
the farm is beautiful and desirable one
Address Alexander Duke, a the University Of Viz
GINA tor any Information desired relative to the tract
of land; he is well acquainted with the land and will
answer all enquiries
ALEX. GARRETT.
U.s. Richmond Wing and Enquirer, Petersburg In
Lynchbure Vrgnian and Winchester Re.
publican will each copy weekly tour times.
no Il-ctt