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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
Public sale OF VaIuabIc
Land IN DOddridge dsor,r,fv

DURSUANTto decree Of The circuit .onrt., "a
IL Doddridge county prononnced al is spring.
term 1882, In the case Of Aaron criss aal'i,sS,
Barnes Allen g. others-I Will as the Commits
sioner herein named, on the fourth Monday In
August 1852, at the Court House Of said county,
proceed TO sell 10 the highest bidder the 253
of land in the bill and proceedings of said cause
mentioned Said land lies on the waters of Me-
Elroy creek and is the same tract of land sold by
Jonathan Il. Randolph TO Charles Bonnell, and
by said Bonnell TO said Allen. qs-1d 4stie ~
TERMs.-A credit Of six, twelve, and eighteen
months with interest from day Of sale, the Purr
chaser giving bond with personal security for the
purchase money. tf-iiF titi
July &C. l652-r,av1i ss Is a,f s.
PosTPoNENENF.-The above sale is postponed
until Monday the goth of September next.
aug25 At '.4i i'ia ~ tsra iat'tt q. NJ. T. =
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01

LIFE IN CALIFoRNIA.-A friend in Cali
iforia writes to us that he is so hard run
for yictuals, and other edibles, that no.
thing but miracle or highway robbery
can save him from starvation. For two
weeks, he says, he lived on a piece of oil
cloth, boiled with an old boot to give it a
meaty flavor. Here's situation as is a
situation.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
Now Making At

IRA HART'S MACHINE SHOP few Thresh-
i ing Machines, which need but to be tried to be
appreciated.
Also on hand, and being made, a general as
sortment of MACHINERY suitable to the wants of
this country, all warranted
CASTINGS of and kind furnish ed on short
notice, cheaper than ever before offered in this
market, and of good quality.
IRA HART.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01

REF The Hastings Court of Richmond
has found Jane Williams guilty of the MUIR
der Of Mrs. Winston and Child, and SEN
fenced her to be hung on the 10th of Sep
TENDER next. Her husband, John viii
liams is under trial for participation in
the same murder. Mr., Winston is reco-
Vering,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01

<ssza14 THE subscriber respectfully Informs
( -, n his friends and customers and the pu-
II ~ Fl bile generally that Ire has removed 70
l-.-- his NEW STORE ROOM at the old
stand, where he has just opened NEW and
CHEAP stock Of Scnsonubie Goods which
he Is Offering on the most favorable terms. Tlle
stock consists partly Of the following
A lrgc stock Of prints from To t9iS cts.s
black and fancy-co0rcd olpuca., vrry cheap BE-
rege de laines, mouslins silk poplins, silk tissue
fancy lawns, ginghams, linen lustres queens cloth.
and other ladies goods
Il nl'k. pearl ind fancy -colorcd silk gloves and
mitis, kid and cliildrcn's Isle, thread do.
Worked collars, shaWls cambria h'dkfs., para.
soils, bonnets, bonnet ribbons, with good assert.
menf Of hosiery.
I Avariciy of comts. brushes aud fancy goods
Back blue and other ccicrs of cloth and eass's
norcs.
{SaiinctiS--lll cplorS.
SATIN and iancy-coiorcd silk vcstings
Twccds, Ky. jeans, coiton-drills, linens, aud
n variety OF summer Goods, for mems wear.
i Black and fancy craynts, silk handkcrchieis,
Y Ne, Sc, with good stock OF groceries, hard-
Ware, qncenswafc, boots, shoes, hats, caps, Nc1
Sc. 2El Ntfl
N Sehooi-Books aud Stationary.
II. nc INVITES attention ~ his stock, which Nil
be found NJ cheap " least. a. any Ia the market.
Il CHARLES LEWIS
Il ~ All kinds % produce taken M c<ci,anrc. Tor
(which tle highest market price Win be u,cu. 81
4 clarksbnEgo July sth, 1882 desly
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01

~The mails bring accounts of more
American vessels seized by the British.
Mr. Webster is about TO retire from
the Cabinet, having had quarrel with the
President ON this subject.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
FOR SALE!

m The subscriber offers for sale, q
A9A HOUSE and LOT in the town Of
Emsn n. Clarksburg. It is situated on Main
ILL., street, opposite John Stealey's, and
Azzz-zAthe lot extends back 10 Pike street,
containing HALE AN ACRE OF GROUND. Tho
House is q two story Frame building. There is
good WELL OF WATER number Of FRUIT
TREES, and all the necessary out houses, on the
premises.
For further particulars, terms, &c., inquire Of
the subscriber, two miles and a half east Of
Clarksburg, on the Northwestern Turnpike, or,
Of Geo. Towers, Clarksburg.
I- GEORGE HUGILL.
August 18th, 1s52.-tf.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
I'M. q. CREET q 90. q

.CRoCERS, Dry Goods and Commission Nor
" chants, Yaeiclnse Peasants county Va
All commission business ont usted % Us, ann All
orders win Teceiye prompt attention, iy2s 6m
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01

~ We learn that the County Court,
at its session on Monday last, voted to
tax the Sheriff's Office at the rate of 800
a year, under the late Tax law.
+ Monon0dlia Mirror.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
TobaccO, Cigars and snuIIl

FI1HE nndefsienSd would respectfully inform
Il the citizens Of Claflsbnrs. and the public X.
morally that he has openedsa robacco. Cigar and
Snuff Store IN Clarksburg, n few doors vest ~
the Court House Square, ON tho north side of
Afain street, where 10 intends keeping general
assortment Of Tobacco, Cigars and Snun, which
BY the box.
Persons iil want Of coon AI.llcLr will plcnssl
give me call and examine for Ives which
feel eonhdent will not fail % please all who may
filq dalihrl JOSEPH III puDRow =
ClarksbpFg, Juno -, 1859. -iyies ed t5a
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01

- 80
Albert @. Roger, Rich ard FtWell and Jos
Baugher. H compf'ts
Us -rrr g.s.4 ..l.l .iE
Cummins Z. Jacksou's hOirs &c. Duf'ts
This cause having been BY an Order Of llle
Circuit Court Of Lewis county, made on the ISt
day Of Nov. 1851, referred 70 the nndoralgned
Commissioner In chaneory for said court, . 20
audit state and settle the administration account
Of said Cummins z. jackson deed with John
White The Administrator thereof, and 70 ascer-
tain and report what real estate tFaa owned by
the sIid CumHins + dickson ht ibb time Of his
DEATH and where Tire same ls siunted, designating
the quantity Of each tract or lott and BY notice
published In some public newspaper, printed in
Weston and Clark sbuTg, for one month, 20 con-
Ve2e all the creditors Of said Cummiiis II. Jack
son deceased before him and 70 lake proof Of
whatever debts may be due % each creditor nom
the said CnInfnins y. jackson, warming said ero-.
ditOrs 10 appear and prove their debts on Pain Of
being denied tic benefit u any decree - be pro-
nOunced in this cause or charging such debts hp-
on the estate Of said Cumnihs z. Jackson. -
Giving liberty 10 the heirs and adfninistFatOF Of
said Cnmmihs y. Jackson 70 contest tho Justice
Of any debt tilat may 10 presented and Clainled
a. due FROM the SAID estate, The lidPnFtjes sill
90 NOTICE. Ngs r.
That on tlle Oh day o. Sept. next al tlis lay-.
Office OIL ~. Bennett, d Weston, shall pro.
coed 70 discharge The duties ihioined 81 the raid
order. The creditors Of the said Cnmriins y.
Jackson viii take warning accordingly
Jas. BENNETT, Com'f IN Chys
July Sls lcS2-72S II. s43 n ra14 n z
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
BLACKSIITII1NG.

TTNHE undersigned has COMMANDED work a the
i above buslnessin ClarltabnrR, nt the rUhf Of
james r. BRrtlolts hotel, whore he a prepared u
carry on tho work In an lie various branches.
Horses ShOd Ia manner that viii Dc AAtiafao.
tory 70 all who call on hun, having many years
shooinR hofsos for "a various stage llnesul ~
Any work for fafmofs, such ~ PlonVhs, Hos,
ironing Wagons, BuggiOs aud all lttlds % tools,
made and repaired IN the bOat manner, and AT tho
lOwOat prices. ID iFa lo $50 YN
50 Country Produce taken ip payment for
n. 1.-Two TwO-hofro Wagons, Quo kilhoat
new, tho othOF considerably worn, for eAies ..ii
DANIEL 0IoDfELTy,f
clarksburg, June 80, 1853 ~
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
Weston and Fafrmont Turnpike Co.

TIME annual meeting Of the Stockholders Of
Il this company will take place In ClagksbuFg,
on the Tuesday altar the third Monday in Sep
tember next, at which time the Stockholders are
earnestly requested to attend in person or by
proxy, as business Of importance Is 70 be trans
acted. THOS. L. MOORE, Soo,y.
July 81 1s59-6t. - =.
Tho True Yirginian at Fairmont, viii please
copy the above until the meeting.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
VVooI-Carding al T'afafine.

rI9HE subscriber takes thls method 81 Inform.
il ing oil those who may have wool 70 card,
thai be llhs purchased BETTREfsY NEW MA
CHIMES, which viii be- liTOpsiled BY Afentn
DAY and NIGHT, without regard ~ high OF
low WuteT, haging the cardinF season,
The pubs may rely upon this ~ befhg q csF-
tain ana sure point % which they ,csH haSs itif
curdihg dOuo promptly and trslli 30 bring on
your wool td rFss .t
RMS cents per pOHpd, Cab, p . esnis
for trade on on credit N. O. COOPER
Palatinc, Aihy 10, ie59, gan -
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01

Mn. GRAHAM AT HoSfE.-Mr. Graham,
the federal candidate for Vice President,
was nominated on account Of his great
popularity at home, in the hope that his
State could be thereby carried for Scott,
and Southern disafection thereby preven-
ted. The result of the North Carolina
election, and particularly the result in
Graham's own county, shows that the fed
eral managers missed figure in their
calculations. The North Carolina STAN
dard says:
eve call the attention of the people OF
other States to the fact that Mr.. John
Kerr. the late Scott-Seward candidate for
Governor in this State. lost forty-seyen
votes in the county of Orange. Me county
Of Nm. a. Graham, the Scott Seward
candidate for Vice President. How does
that look? Mr.. Graham was to strength
en- the ticket, but in the very first popular
election.which takes place in his State af-
ter his nomination, HIS PARTY To-
SEES VOTES IN HIS OWN COUN-
TY {"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
CnbinefiN Ynre-IsooInsl

'IAHE subscribers tbanklHl lof past fy1fs, and
IL feeling disposed % further lretiifft ceniinu.
aree, would respectfully announee % tllelf Old
eustoinefs md TIE public gsnellllyt that tlioy
still manufacturing fDitNHfDltk ~ overY
desCT iPiiOn, and Oftlie ven latest cn and finish
They aFo i1 receipt Of ~ lie late fashionable
changes, and theft work uill - shaped hccoF.
DINGHY 4ilanr seq baiN I5FSif Ges
- They World especially coll attention y flislF
present stock Of Cahinet Wafe, ~ flislf shop on
Turnpike Etrrets cllrisSuTg, 81 i5ri On
Mah0gaay Dressing Bitahk, Soiss Cabinet
Chalrt5 &c, f4A faHW 3m Irfb aHr
J,&E. y. BURfEY,
ClaFlssn1k Nov. I9th, lssl-7iys
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
THE MARKETS.
[conHEOTED WEEKLY ron TmE REGISTER

CONNECTED WEEKLY FOE TIE REGlsTEA.
BALTIMORE, Aug esd, 1859.
BEEF CATTLE.-The number OF cattle oftered
beeves, all of which were sold to city butch
ers at prices ranging from 90 to $500 per 100
lbs. on the hoOf-equal to 6 90 q 81 90 net, and
averaging 50 so gross.
Hoes.ssMarket dull. Sales from so to IS 90
npr Ina
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
METROPOLITAN HOTEL

DRoADw AY, New York. Tho Metropolitan
ID viii be completed. and lopcned for the recep-
ton Of Company, September First Price 81
Board Two Dollars per day. ~ ss-fs. d
SIMEON LELAND K CO.,
auf 70, IT, propricforsS
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
A Drug Store and Lot for
SnEn

IN BUCKHANNoN, UPsHUR COUNTY, VA.
Il As DR.. Carrollis permanently loca-
-asezsS ted, and as he wishes to devote his
time exclusively to the practice of his
$EA profession in all its various branches D.,
he will sell his STORE, BUILDINGS,
AND LOT, also quantity of Fresh and Genu-
inc DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE STUFFS, &C.,
at Private Sale.
The Store Room has been newly and hand
somely fitted up and painted, together with a
handsome front, &C., surpassed by none in
North Western Virginia, and is located in "a
fourishing country and town, in which five now
buildings arc now being erected, together with n
new Court House, tho said Store Room being
opposite) located OH u corner, and decidedly in
the best business location in town, and is well
adapted to the Drug or Mercantile business.
Buckhannon, August II, 1852. At.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01

Fatal AFrA1R.-Mr. James Beckham,
of Culpeper, Va, was attacked by one of
his slaves and nearly choked to death
few days ago. During the scufie, it is
said, Mr.. B. inflicted wound on the face
of the negro, with apocket knife, which
subsequently, caused his death.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
Land warrants wanted.

r WILL pay Sl25 for 100 Acre Land Warrants
l. sos for so acres, and S83 for 40 acres, issued
under authority of Congress.
JOHN S. CARLILE.
August s5th, 1852, If.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
Bar-Kepeer Wanfed.

"A books, Is offered q permanent aud adVarlta-
ge0us situation IN highly respectable Hotel. III
must DC wei qualified, aud Of untmpcAehabIc IN
tegnty' FOR further Information apply At thi,
Stlee ~ - y. ! alNAI tlala if1tE
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01

A WING ELEcroR For PIERCE AND
K1Ne.-Wm. S, Parnham, Esq, a Wing
candidate for elector for the district in
which Gen. Taylor resided, and recently
the leading member of his party in the Lee
gislature of louisiana, declines to support
Scott, and has announced his determine
ton to GO for Pierce and King. The N.
o. Delta, neutral paper from which we
take the fact, says, che intends to enter
into the campaign warmly for the Demo
cratic ticket. He comes over on account
of the nomination of Scott. The Delta
adds: "Our letters from the interior OF
the State, where the news of General
SCOTS nomination has penetrated, indi-
cate dissatisfaction, and convey the opin-
ion that the planting interests will be found
in opposition to him.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01

AT THE ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GRAND
ENcAMPMENT l. o. o. F. OF VIRGINIA, held
at Alexandria on Wednesday last, the To-
cation of said body was changed to Mar
tinsburg. The following are the grand
officers for the ensuing year -
VIM. II. Barrett, of Norfolk, Grand
Patriarch Edward Pollock. of Norfolk,
Grand II. Priest Fectus G. Pitcher, of
Fairmont, Grand Senr. Warden Israel
Robinson, of Martinsburg. G. Scribe; G.
w. Swartz, or Martinsburg, Grand Trea-
surer; David Ligle, of Harper's Ferry,
Grand Junior Warden DR.. f. G. Robin
son, Norfolk, and Col. Edward p. Hunt
er, of Martinsburg, Grand Representa-
tives to the Grand Lodge of the U. S.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
NOTICE.

nN the gath day of August next, the vote of
" the legally qualified votcrs Of the town Of
Shinnston will be taken at the tavern stand Of
Jacob Long, on the approval or rejection of the
act incorporating the town of Shinnston in tho
county of Harrison, passed May 26th, 1884,
Said vote to be taken in pursuance Of the pro-
visions Of said act. Given under car hands this
29th day Of July, 1859.
BENZ. r. PATTON,
August II, Is59.-2t
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
- NOT GOMEZ IL 30
But Moved TO Pike street

IN The room
lHtoly occupied
~ IN -~--t by Thomas n.
Kr 49, Pfiln ~ store,
to tho Northwestern Hotel, wherO the lubscribeF
thankful for past faEoFg would inform his friends
aud the public generally, that 10 ttiil continues
20 manufacture RIFLES, sHOT.guNs, Pts
tolls, DO. Also, Repairing In ali ~ various
branches, done With ncainoas and despatch, an On
which can DO had for Cash OF County lFoduce 10
very low prices. j. Is. WRIGHT
April 10Th, 1883! ~ 5sif1is.f ss.ss s.4t
N,B.-MY tricnda who know thamHpiToHindeht.
cd 70 mo, Other by uolo OF otherwise VIII confer
favor BY calling and paying the saitl6, - inoh-
~ Is inpsh needed, and ohiigo, jsBsws
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
New Fail q Winter Goods
.GDlelS o. ID s lrk ,sI.s ssss ,l lsss

.Ap!Rl S Gl 10 ID $ ssscs sass fl lss,
phiiadelpiia, BaltimolO and Pittsbura, my Fall
and WinteF Goods, Of all kinds, 10 witt
Clothes cassimoTcs and satinets all colora
and styl0s. i1-4 1FtIHr fifaftt - y 1lits
Fine silks of al Oolors and slyle, Also late
style Of Woollen Goods for Ladies Dresses.
calicoes rom 8 to - cts, ofeupcflct style ~
Alpacas, Mllsiins, CashnlerosS tscsHd kue4ft
HATS and Cars OF tho latest style @hI4b
RoNNErs silk, Braid and Pearl
GRocERIEs Superior Y, II. Tea Black das, eus
peTior Coffee OF l9lS cts. 4ni To-
HpOTsS suoEs q superior stock of al kinds fos
Ladies', GOnuoineN and BoyA,
QuEINs- WARE q good assortment. 1n.H
CoTToN YAuN MI NosN Batting, dseOi 5,st
lRoN y Mans also, good lot Of Iron and
Nails.
HARDWARE good assortment. isil
Also O hno assortment OF SADnLHnF. HeHt
Allof which win sell Cheap Cor Cash Or copnf
l'..noi'Alt n, rowKEs
Nov. 18th, 1851. ata f.sfl IIil
TAXI NofioE-Those who have standing aee
counts aud n0tOs unsettled Will plnRao call with
out delay and settle them, or by the tat Of JAM
uaTy n0Ht, without regard 70 personal aud those
who fdl 70 settle by that time their accounts
win be transferred 70 ineetm dobts, ,,.,.,...s
Noy. l9th, 1851, m uf. ssh iloF
n. BAH kinds Of grain viii be eeeiyea on
ebtsor for goods. ~, R.f'
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01

Henderson B. Iowther, Defendant.
Is CHANoERT.
The object Of this suit Is 70 obtain a deed from
the Defendant, Henderson B. LOwther, 70 the
Plaintiff, for tract Of one hundred acres Of land,
in said county, on the waters of the Meat HOuse
fork of Middle Island creek. II appearing by an
athdavit fled in this caHs5 that the Defendant,
Henderson B. LowtheT Is not an inhabitant Of
this commonwealth, it Is ordered that the said
Defendant appear here within one month after
due publication Of this order and do what i NO
eessary 70 protect his interest In this suit.
A copy. Teste, p. IT. HICKMAN, Cl,k-
c. d C. s. LEWIS, for COmpl't aul1 Il.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01

RIA principle of unity. without a
subject of unity, cannot exist.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
VALUABLE Property for Sale.

Valuable Property for Sale.
THE subscriber being anxious, on
T account Of bad health, TO close up his
EnsI business, offers his entire property for
liissEsSe sale, consisting Of House and Lot
&szzA4aule Lot fronting ON the two principal
streets of ClarksbuTg-r from Main 10
Pike streets. The house Is q two story frame
building. There Il on the premises a good well
of water, and the necessary Outbuildings. Also,
A Valuable Coal-Bank,
Embracing nine acres of ground, part Of II lying
within the corporate limits Of Clarksburg. The
coal is Of superior quality, and Is foundtn veins
of from nine to ten feet thick. The land Is desi-
rably situated for building upon.
The above property is only sold on account Of
tho bad health Of the owner, and offers unusual
inducements to purchasers, The advantages OF
the Railroad passing in the immediate vicinity Of
this property, will render investment IN Il pro-
fitable TO the owner ff
@:ANDREW HENDERSON.
Clarksburg, July 7th, 1s52.-tf.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01

J7IRGINIA /: DoDDuDaE County TO wiz
At rules held in the Office of tho Circuit Court
for said county on Monday the second day Of Au-
gust, 1882.
Stephen 8. Davis, Complainant,
VS..
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-09-01
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

For Board of Public Works,
JESSE FLOWERS, OF Harrison.
VIM. J. WILEY, of Marion.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-06-26

rNyHE undersigned, a committee Of publication, on
IL the part Of the Muscogee and Russell Agricul-
tural Society, respectfully invite public attention
to the following prospectus of 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 .4g-
riculi,lre aud Horticulture, 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
farm, the garden, the orchard, the flower yard
and the house-keeper's department. In their con-
nexon with the interests Of the soil, the other in
dustria pursuits of the land, will receive their ap
propriate attention.
The "SOIL OF THE SOUTH" will be under
the editorial supervision Of CHARLES A. PEABODY
esq. and Col JAMES M. CHAMBERS. Mr. Peabody
has been for two years past connected with the
Agricultural Press, and is equally distinguished as
a 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 a the
ONE DOLLAR PER .9.NNU.H,
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NEW PROSPECTUS
NE w FNOOFECl UO
OF THE
SCIEN FIC A ERICAN

3 e. Il n Il i + u A M r. X L "A N
To Mechanics, MpentorS, and Manufacturers:
TINE Publishers Of the Scientific american re-
| spectfully give notice that the SIXTH VOLUME
Of this valuable journal, commenced on the 2lst
of September, offering valuable opportunity for
all to subscribe who take an interest in the pro-
gress and Development of the Mechanics Arts
and Manufactures Of our country. The charac-
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throughout the country to require detailed ac-
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columns
1t enjoys more extensive and influential cir
culation than any other journal Of its class in
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