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SELLING OFF at COST
And Less!

- ME Subscriber being very anxious
IL to dispose of the balance of his
stock of DRY GOODS, HARDWARE
HATS, GAPS, BONNETS, &c, to close
up his business and make room for the
large stock Of Groceries and Provisions
now coming into the Store, will sell at such
uncommon low prices as to induce all
those in want of such articles as he has,
to purchase of him. If YOU want large
quantity of Goods for a little money call
At the old stand of
j. A. HASSELTINE.
Lancasterv:ilc, S. c., Feb - If !
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IN EQUITY-Lanca Dist,
Bridget McLarnon Bill
VS.. for
Madison Richardson Dover.

1t appearing to my satisfaction that the
defendant, Madison Richardson, resides
beyond the limits of this State. 1t is or
dered on motion Of Clinton and Hanna,
Soltrs for the complainant that the said
defendant, Madison Richardson do answer
plead, or demur to the Bill in above case
or before the 2lst day ofJnne 1852, other
wise Judgment pro confesso will be order
cd against him.
JAMES II. WITIIERSPOON.
Comr. Eq'y L. d.
Lancaster c. H., S. c. marI5 6
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HEREDITARY ISsASrrY.-Thc Clinton
O. Courant says that 3 singular and mel.
sneholy instance Of this strange i:sssse i.
h'spsshOd In the family history Of Mr.. Geo
Barrett Of shinley, in that State, who
committed suicide by hanging on satur-
day, the sist ult, The mother Of the de-
ceased terminated her existence in the
'saroo manner; q beloved sister, siAo, a.
bout ten years since, came to similar IN.
happy end; and on Saturday morning lsst,
. ayounger brother was found dead in his
esd, with his throat cut In shocking
s'ssnsr-sll four committing the rash act
Eishous any apparent eanse.
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NOTICE.

ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO TIE
n Steam Saw Mil Company by note or ac-
count, contracted at amy time from the year
lS49 up to 1859 arc reqnested to come for
ward and settle the same with the subscri-
ber, In whose hands they are placed for col
lection, Ms the Company must have Il TO pay
their debts. WIN. T. PIIFER
mar IS 7 st
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I'm Equity-Lancaster Dist.

John w. Gregory,
Willis Gregory, Jr. Bill for Partition
as.
Martha Gregory, wi of Lands and Ne
dow, Thos.J. Gregory
II. Jackson Gregory, grocs, Estate Of
Owen Gregory, Alfred
Moore d Mary A. his Willis Gregory, ST..
wife, Joseph Terrell d
Martha j., his wife. decd.
IL appearing to my satisfaction that Jo-
seph Terrell and wife, Martha j., defend
ants in above case, reside without the llm-
its of this Stats, it i ordered on motion Of
Williams, sol'r for somplainants, that the
said Joseph Terrell and wife, Martha J..
do plead, answer, or dcmur, to the bill in
above case on or before the lst day of June.
1852, otherwise, Judgment pro confesso
will be ordered against them.
JAMES II. WITHERSPOON.
Corn'r Eq. L. d.
Feb IL 3m
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BOUNTY LAND.

THE SUBSCRIBER WILL PROSE-
l. cute claims for Land or Pensions on
reasonable terms. Soldiers and Officers in
the Mexican War, in the war of 1912, the
Florida war, and other Indian wars, are en-
titled to Bounty Land in case of the death
Of the Soldier, it falls to their Widows and
Minor Children.
X. G. BILLINGS.
Lancaster, c. H., Feb &C If 3
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New Posr OvyIct "A ,ew post office
has been established Mt Donaldsville,
Abbeville District, and Samuel Donold
appointed postmaster.-Caro
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NEW GOODS.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST
- received supply of

- received supply of
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS,
which he will sell low for Cash, or to pune
tual CUSTOMERS. Among which are some
fancy articles worthy the attention of the
LADIES. Almost every article in the Dry
Good, Hat, and Shoe line, Crockery and
some hadsome styles Of Bonnets. Call
and see for yourselves and You will be
pleased. | will take pleasure In showing
every articloi ior sale. return my thanks
for the public patronage have received
since came in the District, and hone
for n continuance of the same. Don't for
get to ask for Boyd's, opposite S. b. En-
mons. J. b. BOYD.
March Is, 1862. O At.
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Al. BELDEN, Committc
J. r. MAGILL

MARCH IL, 1852.
~ Tine third anniversary Of Lancaster
Division will be celebrated on Tuesday
evening Of Court week, April naxt vi
which farther notice will bc given.
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VRorsIA ksosx PRks,pxxCy--Ths
e'gsd Richmond, Va, on Tuesday
s<pine, adopted associations " ssves q
J Fillmose for fhe Presidency, and
siFsessing the hope that shs wlir
NsSbnsl convention win present. sor
theik acceptance . candidate whose O.
dsiisy 10 he constitusion ana Do nsa-
sasss of adjustment hown a. ne
Hcs@psomiss Measures, "shall be beyond
all question,
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Nothing new from Congress.

CAMDEN.
The Cotton Market remains unchanged
We continue our Fridays quotations
o to z 7-s.
Charleston quotations, 9 l-2 to 8 IA.
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TEMPERANCE ORATOR

and State Lecturer, for South Carolina, i'll
deliver public Addresses in the Methods,
Church, ut Lancaster c. H., on Tuesday and
Wednesday, the 30th and 3Ist instant.
The Lecture on the 3Oth will be deliver.
ed in the evening at early CANDLE LIGHT.
and on the 3lst at IL o'clock, NJ. This ar.
rangement was made for the accommodation
Of those who reside at distance in the
country, who will no doubt avail themselves
Of the opportunity thus afforded of hearing
this far-fLmed advocate of Total Abstinence.
On both these occasions the Lancaster Dvi.
sion, 8. of T., will turn out in full regalia.
The different Divisions in the District, the
Cadets Of Temperance and Cold Water ar
mics arc respectfully invited to join the pro-
cession.
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I'm EARNEST.

A Ii. PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE
"A Subscriber, either by Note, Book Ac-
count, or otherwise, arc most earnestly re-
quested to call and settle. My Books and
Notes can be found in the Court House at
any time, and there will remain until settled /;
and the sooner payments arc made the less
amount there will be to pay, J. a. Stew
man deputy Clcrk) is authorized to receive
monies on notes. accounts, &c, and receipt
IN my name. want monoy.
II. r. PRICE.
Lancaster, c. H., Feb. &c. st 3
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Caution to Every Body

A IL. PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED AND
"a Cautioned not to trade fora note given
by me to Johu Turner, dated Sd January
1852, and due lst December, 1852, for Six
ty Dollars. Said note was given for a Horse
which was unsound at the time, (but l did
not know IT, and which Horse died in few
days after got him. l will not pay sid
note unless compelled by law, and do not
believe just law will make me pay it, III
the horse WAS unsound 20 rotteHrcss.
STEPHEN WILLIAMS.
mil 3t-em.D*
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TfIE SUBSCRIBER WOULD RES.
Il pectfullly inform the citizens of Ker-
shaw and surrounding. Districts that nc has
taken his old stand in Camden few doors
above c. Matheson's Store nearly opposite
the Wateree House. where he is dsily re.
eeiving and opening new and splendid rs
sortment Of Family Groceries, which he offers
to sell at small profits for cash. His stock
consists Of everything usually found in a
Grocery establishment.
All persons wishing to purchase articles in
my line would do well to call and examine
before purchasing elsewhere.
SAMUEL BENSON.
Camden Mar IS a.
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HARNESS! HARNESS.!
ne I'D. A. BUTTON, GA
An MANUFACTURER OF AA
CARRIAGE AND WAGON HARNESS,
BRIDES, MARTENGALES, MEDI-
CAL BAGS, TRUNKS, WHIPS,
Andererything belonging TO a peH regulated
HARNESS SHOP
THE Subscriber, being thankful for past
l. favors, would respectfully solisit the
custom of all persons being in waut of any
thing in his line; and hopes by strict at
tention to business, and working nothing but
the best material. to share at least portion
of the public patronage. You may rs well
stop going to Charleston for Harness, or
anything in the Harness line, rs will sell
as low as Charleston retail prices. All
work warranted. Saddles repaired at short
notice. Shop situated on Main street, above
the Court House, nearly opposite Mr.. Gin.
tons office. Just call in and see Harness
and Brides of every description decidedly
lower than ever offered in this market.
ID. A. BUTTON.
feb 26 GIN
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STOLEN

EHROM MY STABLE, NEAR PAT
IL tons Ferry, on the 18th inst, my
GREY HORSE.
lie was shod all round and has q split
or sand crack on one of his hoofs.
The thief took the road leading to Lam
baskerville, via Bell Air.
j. j. WATSON.
Bell Air, S. c., mar ls 6 IT,
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Charlotte Mail

DUE MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY,
At o'clock, p. N.
DEPARTS TUESDAY, THURSDAY, 4 SATURDAY
ut Z o'eioch, 4. NJ.
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ChcStcrville Mail:

DUE WEDNESDAY, AT 5 p. N.
DEPARTS SATURDAY, Arll AN.
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uVUNI y uADI y DVVks
Literary and Pictorial.
The Book Of the Nation and Arts Union
Of America.
THE LApYs's Book is now in the
twenty-second year Of its publication by
the same publisher fact unprecedented
in the history Of any American Magazine.
Nothing but real worth in a publication
could be the cause Of so prolong d an
existence, especially in the literary world,
where everything is 80 evanercent. Hun
dreds Of Magazines have been started, and.
after short life, have departed-while
the "Lady's Book alone stands trump
hant, proud monument reared bv the
Ladies' Of America rs 4 testimony Of their
own worth.
Many persons, who seek no further
than our title, presume that the Ladv's
Book" is intended merely for the amuse-
mcnt OF class, and that it does not enter
into the discussion Of those more important
questions connected will tn realities and
the duties Of life which every well-informed
woman, mother and daughter, should he
acquainted with. But such is not the
fact. 1t is now, as it has ever been, our
constant care to com bine, in the page of
the Lady's Book" whatever is useful,
wi atever is elevating, whatever is pure,
dignified, and virtuous in sentiment, with
whatever may afford rational and inno
cent amusement.
GoDEY's SPLENDID ESGRAvISos ON STEEL.
1t is the fashion with many Mapzines
tn announce in their advertisements.
"Splendid Engraving. Plates" &c. what is
the disappointment Of the duped subscriber
when he receives the numbers Of Magazine
thus advertised. to find all mis- splendid
engravings dwindled down to paltry wood
cuts-as contemplate in design as in
execution!
The publisher Of tn, :: E.ady's Book"
performs all he promiscs, and, as some Of
our exchanges are kind enough to saw,
"more than he promises Each number
of the Ladv's Book" contains at least
three engravings from steel plates. en-
graved by the best artists, either in Line,
Stipple, or Mezzottint, and sometimes
Four
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Concord Mail

DUE THURSDAY, AT 6 r. N.
DEPARTS FRIDAY, AT 6 A. u.
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SONS OF TEMPERANCE.

Camden Mail.
DUE MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY,
1T s o'clock, p. M.
DEPARTS TUESDAY THURSDAY, d SATURDAY,
At Z o'clock, h. NJ.
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PHILIP =. White.

TIVE Citizens Of LANCASTER DISTRICT ar,.
Il respectfully informed that p. s. WHITE,
the distinguished
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WinsbOro' Mail.

DUE SATURDAY, AT 6 r. u.
DEPARTS THURSDAY, AT 4 T.. ".
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Chesterfield G. III. Mnil:

chesterfield e. III. Mnil:
DUE SATURDAY, AT 10 A. N.
DEPARTS Thursday, AT 4A.M.
All letters must be deposited by o'clk
+. NJ, to ensure their departure by next
mail.
J. 4. HASSELTINE, p. N.
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GODEY'S RELIABLE FASHION
PLATES,

Are published monthly, and are considered
the only really valuable fashion plat es
that are published. They have been the
standard for over twenty-one years. In
addition to the above, every month
selections from the following are given.
with simple directions that all may under
stand
Undoubted Receipts, Model Cottages,
Model Cottages Furniture, Patterns for
Window Curtains, Music Crochet Work,
Knitting. Netting Patching, Crochet Flow
er Work. Hair Braiding, Ribbon Work,
Chenille work, Lace Collar Work, Chill
dren's and Infants Clothes, Capes, Caps,
Chemisettes--in fine. everything that
can interest Lady viii find its appropri.
ate place in her own Book.
TERMS Cash in Advance, possace Paid.
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Mar 25
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-28

&Ge The Valley Democrat says We have
misrepresented its position on the subject
of intervention" We certainly had no
intention of doing so, and cannot perceive
from the Democrats second exposition of
its views that such was the case. owe do
not differ from Gov. JOHNSON says the
Democrat, "as to present interference, or as
the affairs now stand, Int that non-interven-
ton should be an established PRINCIPE OF
this Governmentwe repudiate s condemn.
Now If we understand Gov. JoHNsoN'S lar
guage, he goes in for the ''principle' of non
intervention, generally, universally, without
exception. He says. II cannot close with
out availing myself of this opportunity to
call your attention to those great political
landmarks which have and should erer char
acterize the foreign policy of this govern
ment," and further says ri deem this fit
occasion when we should be admonished
to religiously observe the American doc
trine of non-intervention,' and the avoiding
of all 'entangling alliances sc. So then
the Democrat must stand convicted Of differ
ing with the Governor, which is all we al
6rmed.
Our iocular remark, that "when the strug-
gle comes on the Tenth Legion will of course
muster strong on the banks Of the Danube,
is received quite testify by the Democrat
Well, five had reflected a minute We would
not have made the remark. We know that
the Democracy of the Tenth Legion are not
in the habit of pursuing principles to their
legitimate results. In 1914 they went it
strong for "PoLK, DALLAS and Texas" with
prospective Mexican war, yet not cor
poral's guard of them ever marched towards
the Rio Grande.
The Democrat speaks of the Spectator as
"a wool-dyed Federal sheet, published in
the Federal County of Augusta" This
word "federar is favorite epithet of obi
um in Shenandoah, and it is interesting to
observe how it is understood in that region
and what use is made of it. Some tins ago,
we noticed that the Woodstock Tenth Le-
gion, replying to the Democrat on the SUBJ
ject Of the proposed County subscription to
the Manassas Gap Railroad, said, awe were
told that the measure originated in federal
Augusta and that it was federal meas
ure; and the anti-tax orators, we were told,
waxed eloquent in their denunciations Of
the tax as federal measure because .4u-
gnsta had adopted ii ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-28

The Branch Bank of Virginia in Portsmouth was
entered Sunday night last, by an expert ihef, who
boldly took The responsibility OF removing lie de-
posles, amounting TO S66,000 We learn from
The Norfolk Herald thai the robber or robbsrs,-tor
several were probably engaged in this stnpendous
"fnancial operalion''-elfected an entrance into
the banking house through window in the rea!
Of the building, the fastenings of which were too
insecure to give them much trouble. After gaining
ad.nitlance, the robbers went TO work quite sys-
ten atcally upon the brick vault which contained
the Il. ASSURE, and speedily succeeded in piercing
one of its walls, which was only about two feet
thick. Afer removing the bricks the thieves en-
cuuntered an iron grating, which presented The on
" bar to the realization Of their golden Dreams
This grating, however speedily yielded To the
persuasive influence Of their drilling apparatus,
and aperture sufficiently capaclous TO admit OF
the ingress and egress Of a medium sized man was
made IN one of the walls Of the vault. Every OBJ
siace having been overcome, one OF The robbers
entered the vault. and handed out all the notes and
gold coin found therein; the silver coin was re-
jeced by these choice blades and, as II In derlson
of It's Intrinsic value, was scattered about on the
floor OF the vault They also left several imple-
ments Of their trade near the vault finding II prob
ably inconvenient TO carry them away with their
tCON
in American gold, which of itself constituted a
heavy burthen. The burglary was detected on
Monday morning by the person whose duty it is 10
open the banking house. The Board of Directors
Immediately assembled and offered a reward Of S.,
600 for the detection of the robbers and recovery
of the treasure, or $2500 for the arrest and convic-
ton of the robbers.
The Argus says that of the $4,000 purloined
in mites Of the denomination of 500 received from
the mother bank, only 8 100 were in circulation
about the time of the robbery; SO that SlS,9OO
which were stolen may possibly be detected by the
number.
The Police of Portsmouth and Norfolk were Wig
iently engaged, al last accounts. in searching after
the bank robbers and several arrests had been made.
man named Lappin, an operative in The Ports
mouth Iron Works, has been arrested in Norfolk,
in suspicious house and under suspicious circum'
stances. About eghty-two dollars in gold were
found upon his person. He betrayed so much irep-
daton upon his arrest, to lead In the belief that
he either took part in the robbery himself, or is
cognzant of the parties engaged in it.-Richmond
Timep
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FROZEN TO DEATH

Weregret to learn that former well-known
citizen of Staunton died from the effects of
the cold weather,o on Monday night last, near
Port Republic, in Rockingham County
The melancholy tidings of his decease will
be read with regret by all who knew him
and, in the hearts of many, ivelier emo
tons than mere regret will be awakened by
the contemplation of his "fate severe" To
some the mention of his name will bring to
remembrance many scene of frolic and
fun perhaps long forgotten; and conscience
that slunbered quietly while he was yet in
the land of The living, now that he is dead,
may pinch those severely who have prac-
ticed upon him many heartless joke.
The real name of the deceased was JOHN
HERoD; but in early life he acquired the
soubriqust of Johnny Pea,o Pea Jo!nny,by
which he was universally known. He vas
thus designated from the fact that for long
time, he supplied the Staunton market with
black-eyed peas. He was born near Mount
Sidney, in this County, lived in poverty,
liquor and rags, and we are sorry to hear,
died in the same condition.
Alas poor Yorick
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Joint Vose.-Hunter 1876. All othersa.6s.

Joint Tote.-Hunter l26. All otherssA63.
| A resolution offered by Mr.. Staples, proposing
to 90 into The election Of Auditor, and all other
Basement Officers" PententIary Agent &c., on
Saturday was laid on the table by vote of the
| House.
Many other resolutions and petitions, Oh local
subjects, were presented and referred.
| FRiDAY-.Senate- Senate having adopt
ed a series of rules for lis government the Speak
er announced the standing commtiees,after which
varluds resolutions directing inquiry into the expe.
d:ency of various propositions were adopted.
House.-The Speaker announced the following
additions to the standing committees, 10 conforml-
| " with the rules - SIS
Enrolled Bals.-Messrs billiard, Dawson Not
tingham, Pinnell and Keyser.
Library.-Messrs. Jackson Of G and w, Ball,
AIeem, Pierce, Wilson and Richardson.
Trade, Sc-Alessrs. White Of 6 and G, Payne;
West, Griffin, PortIock and Jones Of NJ.
The Speaker also announced the following select
committee for the further protection OF slave prop
erty, and for the removal Of free negroes -: Messrs
Jackson OF p and r., Edwards, Imbodeh, Hover
ton. EchoIs, Brown, Early. Gray and Kilby. :.
The Committee Of Courts of Justice were dis
charged from The further consideration Of several
divorce cases. and the case Of free negro asking
permission to remain in the State-!he Legislature
under the new Constitution, having no control over
those subjects.
SATuRDAY- Senate-Aninterestng debate oc-
Cured in the Senate to-day. on proposition to APP
point chaplain to that body. 1T was finally de-
iermned to have the daily sessions opened with
prayer by ministers limited for the purpose. A
number of resolutions of inquiry were. submitted
and appropriately referred.
H6use.-h1r. Lewis, from the committee OF
Roads, &c., presented bills: To increase the cap.
ial stock Of the Souihside Railroad Company, and
to change its name To authorize the Board Of Pub
lie Works TO construct railroad from Covington
20 the Ohio river on State account increasing the
capital stock of the Manassas Gap Railroad Com
pany, and providing for an additional subscription
on the part of the State; to authorize the Orange
and Alexandra Railruad Company to extend their
road to Lynchburg; to appropriate SlOOJO0O To-
Mechanics the N. w. road /; increasing the CAPT.
tai stock Of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad
Company, and TO provide for subscription on the
part Of The State for three hs Of such increase !;
10 increase the capital stock of the Orange and
Alexandra Railroad Company. and to authorize
subscription on behalf of the State for th!ee.hfths
of such increase to incorporate the Virginan Mas
ufaciuring Company.
The resolution offered few days since BY Mr.
Tomlin referring the subject Of the reapportonment
of the Congressional Districts of the State to Sc
ect committee Of one from each District was taken
up, and then laid on the table.