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A BEVILLE S. C.:
Thursday Morning, April 81, 1858.
Strictly Personal.

We have bought from Mr.. c. II. ALLEN, for
mcr Editor and Proprietor of this paper, every
thing connected with it. The indebtedness is
large. In order to meet obligations of pecunary
nature, which now embarrass us, we feel bound
TO call upon our friends and patrons," to come
forward and pay up that, only, which they honest
ly owe us. Our books can be found at our Office,
in rear OF Ncssrs. WIEn s. MIILEn's STORE
HENRY n. WHEATON, Esq, who has churge of
tho books, will always be found ut his post, ready
10 settle accounts with our patrons.
If tho citizens Of Abbcvillc District will como
forward and liquidats their accounts, we pledge
ourselves to give them paper worthy of the
District which gave birth to II CALHOUN end u
CmEvEs.
Turn to the Prcss-ts tccming sheets survey,
Big with the wonders of each passing day:
Births, dcuths and weddings, Ergcrics, fires und
wrecks,
Harrangucs and hail-stoncs, braws and broken
nccks.'
We meun, by the above quotation, to spread
before yon everything Of interest transpirng in
the civilized world.
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North Eastern Rail Road.

From L. PISckNEY HUoEK's report, Chief
Engineer of the above road, we extract the
following-"rhc prospects arc chccring.-
We have only to push on to an early COM
Pletion as possible. Icannot conclude with
out bringing to your notice the valuable
services Of the principal Assistant Engineer
Mr.J l.. BRANCH, an officer and a gen-
tleman, in every respect worthy Of your
confidence" We me happy to learn tie
above, forit is an evidence that the South
Carolina Military Graduates arc competent
to perform their parts faithfully and honest
~. We wish Mr.. BRANCH success, feeling
at the same time satisfied, hc will preserve
that high toned dignity, becoming the gem
tlcman and soldier. 1t is Il apositivc proof,
we have Engineers sufficiently conversant
with the theory and practice of Engineer
ing. This being the case, would it not be by
fur better to employ "our citizens" than to
rely upon ''yankcc chicfs - Many of the
graduates ofthc Citadel in consequence ofth
above, have left the State to improve by their
labors the works i'll other States. Literary
productions may be destroyed, by which an
author in succeeding generations, may lose
reputation, which required years to form;
but the Rail Road, Canal cdilicc, and
Bridge of the Engineer, will exist co-coual
with time rs monuments memorial of his
worth.
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Hitchcock's Line of Omnibuze,

Any one of our friends that visit Column
bia, would do we'll to patronize the line of
Omnibuscs, owned by the gentleman whose
name heads this notice. Arriving at Co
iumbia almost perfect stranger, and not
knowing any thing about other lines, wo
were fortunate enough to step into one of
his @Busses,' and from the care taken of
our baggage, and the desire upon the part
Of his worthy agents, Messrs. W1Sx, DARK,
RoaERs, and others. to accommodate and
please, is thereason why we recommend
their line to public patronage.
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The Due West Telescope.

We received the last number of this tru-
ly valuable and interesting paper, by the
way of Donaldsville, it having been only
four days travelling eleven miles. TIE wor-
thy Editor is disposed o.inhict the penalty
OF "caudle lecture" because, forsooth,
we stated to ELIZA" that we could not print
herpoetry. If you knew the .f1cts friend
bonner, you would say "well done thou
good and faithful servant"
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Pavilion Hotel, Charleston.

Cast your eyes over our advertising COL
uinns, aii,' you will find tie card of Tie
worthy proprietor of this establishment, III.
l.. BCTTEnFIELD. From statement made
by friend Of ours just from Charleston, and
from an acquaintance formed with w. G.
RISING, his agent, who was for long time
at the Charleston Hotel, We feel free to re-
commend this house to our friends.
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Rather Good.

Mr.. B. was met one cold morning by an
acquaintance Capt. 7. who when lie had Civ
eli the old gentleman a hearty shake of the
hand, remarked concerning the weather,
that it was quite cold. After a few mo-
ments had elapsed, Mr.. G. meeting Mr.. b.
made the usual remark, that it was quite
cold this morning. Mr.. B. replied, yes Sc
Capt. Il. "was telling me-"
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New and Fashionable Spring Goods! I!
q. A. a l9Rel a.

NS" ohu dahioEiDlC SpIlES UOOuSs
q. A. Allen
(EGS leave TO inform his friends and the public,
- that he has on hand a fine assortment of
FASHIONABLE SPRING GOODS; and
would call the attention of the LADIES to his well
selected articles, consisting in part of
Ladies' Dress Goods; Bhrages, with satin stripes;
Barege Delains; black Barege, plain and figured;
Figured Shallrys, sutin stripes;
White dotted Swiss, colorcd Swiss;
Tissue silks, rich Brocadc silks, rich Black silks;
China, Betcastc, and Plaid India silks;
Colored Jackonets and Lawns;
Ladies' Cuffs, Collars, Undcrsleeyes. Cbcmiscttcs.
Capcs, sc;
Ladies Bonncts, very handsome selection;
Bonnet Ribbons, rich Brocadc Ribbons;
Rich Brocade Sashes, white and coored;
Artiticia!s, for inside and out;
Bonnet Tabbs; Bridal Wreaths
Ladies' Kid Glovcs-whte, coored aud black;
Long Silk Twist Mitts; HuIf-fngered Mitts;
Grass Cloth Skirts and Slopes
Sunshadcs, PurasoIs. Gingham Umbrellas;
Feather and Paper Fans, and many other articles
too numerous 10 mention.
FOR THE GENTLEMEN:
Gentlenens Black and Fancy Cassimeres;
Drap ete, plain aud plaid;
Linen Drills, white and colored;
Silk and Kid Gloves-an excellent article;
Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, &C.,
TOGETHER WITH
hardware, Crockery Ware, Groceries, &C., &c
April 20 tf
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Pic Mic at RelfOn.

'i'HE Train for the accommodation Of such per-
l. sons as are desirous Of attending the Pic MIC
at Be'ton, on Tuesday Sd May, will leave Green
wood at 7 30 A NJ, Cokssbury 8 IS, Donad's 8 30,
Honey Path 10 Is, arrive at Bolton at IL 90.
As, Donald's Ais, Cokesbury As, arrive at
Greenwood S 80. Fare from Greenwo God for the
trip g. l.25, and from Cokesbury 81. Return tick
cts will be furnished. lit. PEAKE.
April l8 II Supt.
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Souvenir.

We have received it, for the which we
arc truly grateful. 1t shall be kept as a
mcmcnto of times pleasantly spent. 1t
will bcprcscrved and appreciated as token
of friendship. If our heart was OF mort
gagged, we should say it is tout a toi.
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H Onr Grecnville papers for the last
week or t''c,"have not reached US. Why
is this I Is it the fault of the Mountancer
and Patriot, or shall VIC ascriLc it to the
mails
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sheep, and extraordinary looking cattle and
fowl in general, the types of which were
never found in Noall's mcnagerie. 1t is to
SIT III the drawinyroom, in ilounccd silk
dress, with waist half IL yard in circurnfcr-
ehce, becurlcd, bcsccntcd, and bcicwcled; to
receive morning calls, while mamma looks
through her; spectaccs, and tries to mend
Nadcmoisclle's stockings. 1t is to have Mr..
fItz llumbug, some fine day, get on his
knees, and request MadclnoisclIg to make
linn, what she has all along been desiring
to do, 'the happiest Of men," 1t is to wear
Il white satin dress, an orange wreath, q
long, ilcccy veil, 4 diamond pin, and respond
Amen to quantity Of things, of whicI,
Ma,leinoiselle does not understand the full
import. 1t is to commence housekeeping
where "thc old folks" leave off; it is to nat
ronizc fast orscs,ruinous uphostcrcrs, opcr-
as, concerts, theatres, balls and fctes OF all
kinds. 1t is to bring q few sckly children
into existence, to be tortured into eternity
by careless hireings. 1t is to find, after "a
few years probation, that Mr.. Fitz IIumbur
is just what his name imports. 1t is to-
have san execution" in the house; it is for
Madame to go into Mysteries, and on "com-
ing to-" to find herself in the sixth story of
Will a iooSC NIappcI, crying
baby, Il air-tight stovc and slight" hus-
band. FANNY FERN.
SWEET ALICE ALAS In our iuven. /.
days we remember Il very clever EnglisIman''
who on all convivial occasions, sang that
his heart WAS breaking for the love of Alice
Gray. More lately Il great many people
have been enquiring Of Benjamin Bolt,
whether lie remembers, sweet Alice, and
then volunteering the information that
They have fitted up slab Of granite go gray,
And sweet Alice lies under the stone
The mystery that has so long shroudcd
the name of Alice, is now cleared up. That
somebody's heart was breaking for her. is
quite probable.
But the joke about her being laid under
the @rrnitc slab is too transparent. The
New York papers bring accounts Of her
rest i'll company with T. Conclly, Philip
McAr'le, and Others, for passing counterfeit
money. This proves that the story of her
father, SO frequently told by Mr.. Bolt, was
S!l;,m-a counterfeit; but better would
it have been for Alice to have
"Put off Deulh's counterfeit, und put on Death
ITSELF" .~.-- 'r..,D CUMAlI.c>l
| She has been placed inside Of cert;,.
granite walls, ard the iron doors have Been
Boltcd. So ends this remarkable fiction.
Provitcnce Mirror.
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MARRIED., in Atlanta, on the 3lst March,
by the Rev. Mr.. Evans, Mr.. j. r. WI1rMAS,
(onc ofthe Editors Of this paper,) and Miss
SALLIE g., daughter of Col. J. G. Farrar.-
Vest Point Idyocutc.
ED- This is as it should be. We give
You JOY, happiness, long life and prosperity.
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HWRefar tn tho odvor,;,

EBR Refer to the advertisement ofJAMEs
sHrLlro, Merchant Tailor We went through
his stock and found fine Cloths, black, blue
and brown, fine Cassimeres, and some beau
tiful vest patterns. Give him call.
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EvWe refer our readers to communi-
cation signed "a Citizen" in relation to our
Council, improvements, DC, We feel dis
posed to defend the Council, yet, gentlemen,
you need slight rasping.
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Our EXCHANGES.

Graham's May number, is upon our table
with its usual well filled columns of valua-
ble information.
Godey's Lady's Book we have just re-
ceived, and in it find quite variety Of inter-
esting matter, which with Graham, will fur
nlsh to many, quite an intellectual feast.
TIE SOUTHERN LADIES BooK.-A month
ly journal Of polite literature, edited by J..
VIRGINIA SMITH and w. r. LEONARD, NJ.
y. The above modest yet beautiful period
ical is published at New Orleans. If the
April number, which is before us, be an indi-
cation of "what is to be-" We say to Graham,
Cooley and Harper look out or you may
yet be successfully rivalled by daughter Of
fhe "sunny South" We cordially recon-
hicnd this work to our lady readers.
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Major j. j. Martin,

It affords us pleasure to learn that our
esteemed friend, Maj. J. J. MARTIN, of this
Village, has received IN appointment from
President PIERCE, as Secretary of Legation to
Chill. The Major will carry with him our best
wishes for succcss-and we arc sure that his
integrity, and sterling worth, will reflect
honor upon the country represented by him
at any court.
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/~ We call attention to the advertise
ment of NICHOLAS McEvoY. Persons who
want 20 purchase Boots or Shoes would do
well to call upon him.
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Oh, the delights of being an Editor,

Visiting our Sanctnm," the other day, We
found upon table the first strawberries of the
season, placed there through the kindness of Mrs.
X. A. FAIR. She will plcusc believe tina, we are
grateful.
On yesterday we were disposed TO feel mc!an-
choly and " somewhat blucsh,' when the cloud
was dspc!cd by present, from Mrs. Col. MAR
SHALL, of Il saucer Of strawberries that were
"large' rich and racy." May cvcry community
be blessed with such ladies'!
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\ @- Our industrious and indefatigable
ffend, II. WILLIAMSON, has all, extensive
stRck of Tinware and fancy articles on
hand as will be seen by his advertisement.
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CoToS.-By the Columbia papers which
reaches lis Ly last mail, we learn that the
market remains firm and the demand good.
Prices range from to II cents.
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Tin, Tin, Tin!

H w. LAWSON takes this method to inform
IL. bis patrons and friends that his stock of
TlNWARE is now unsurpassed Country Nor
chants, by addressing him ut AbbeviIle C. H., can
be supplied at regular trade prices, in superior
articles. All that he asks is 4" fair showing"
and if he does not render satisfaction, then find
fault. He would be pleased to receive orders for
Guttering. II. w. LAWSON.
April 81 9 IN,
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Poetry and Poets.

Poetry is the record of the best and hap
picst moments of the happicst and best
minds. We are aware Of evanesccnt vista
tions of thought and feeling, sometimes
associated with place or person, sometimes
regarding our own mind alone, and always
arising unforeseen, and departing unbidtlen,
but elevating and delightful beyond express
ion; SO that even in the desire and regret
they leave, there cannot but be pleasure,
participating as it does in the nature of the
object. 1t is as it were the Misrepresentation
OF diviner nature through our own; but
its footsteps arc like those of wind over
the sea, which the morning calm erases, and
whose traces remain only as on the wrinklcd
sand which pavcs it.
These and corresponding conditions of
being are experienced principally by those
of the most delicate scnsibility, and the
most enlarged imagination; and tile state
OF mind produced by them is at war with
every base desire. The enthusiasm of vir-
tue, love, patriotism, and friendship, is es-
sentially linked with such emotions; and
while they last, self appears as what it is,
an atom, to the universe. Poets are not OH
ly subject to these experiences, as spirits of
the most refined organization, but they can
color all that they combine with the evenes-
cent hues of this ETHEREAL world word, a
trait in the representing of scene or pas
sion, will touch the enchanted chord, and
reanimate, in those who have ever those
emotions, the sleeping, the cold, the buried
image of the past. Poetry thus makes i'm
mortal all that is best and most beautiful
in the world. 1t arrests the vanishing ap-
parations which haunt the interlunations of
life, and yelling them, or in language or in
form, sends them forth among mankind,
bearing sweet news of kindred JOY to those
with whom their sisters abide-abide, be-
cause there is no portal of expression from
the caverns of the spirit which they inhabit,
into the universe Of things. Poetry re-
deems from decay the visitations of the Di-
vinity in man.-Shelley.
"WHAr is the life of ayould-be-tashion-
able young ladya"
1t is to 60 to q model boarding-school
kept by an ex-French milliner; to be put
into room with four promiscuous young
ladies, and to learn in three days more mis-
chief than her grandmother ever dreamed
of. It's TO stay there at the tune of thirty
dollars per week, for several quarters, and
come homes finished" and superficial, with
taste of Latin, touch of French, a smat-
tering of Italian, German and Spanish, and
"a portfolio full of "counterfeit presentments"
Of crooked horses, distorted houses, lame
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Fresh Arrivals
James Shillito. Merchant Tailor

@111-11eSJ 4'3ckVHu11t d11O1j
w GUILD respectfully call the attention Of prr-
w chasers 10 his extensive stock of SPRING
W GOODS. which he has just received from
the most fashionable and best markets. His Cloths,
Cassimeres, Vestngs, and all the necessary Trim
mings to put them up in good style, cannot be ex-
ceed. His prices are moderate, and il an article
made by him does not suit, you need not take it.
Persons who desire to furnish their own Goods
can rest assured that they will be made up in the
best and most fashionable style.
JAMES SHILLITO.
AbbeviIle c. Fl, April 90 Ain
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t;ased, saddy THOMPSON.

We :.:'"l to pleasure, of renewing the ac-
quantancc of this distinguished gentleman
the other day. Although differing from
him politically, VIC nevertheless appreciate
him as the learned, affable, and agreeable
gentleman. lie was OH lis return from
Washington City, and appeared to be in
fine l,colti
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To Corresponients.

ELIZA" You have champion. We refer
You to the Telescope. Send him some of your
elfusiols.
"a FRIEND To Coop ORpER."-Your notions
order should be preserved. If your piece were
publIshed,lt might create good deal Of "bud ordcr'
We have good printers, fine paper, and typo Il
i'c"ty-and if you arc aazious to spread your
views before tho public, dosathrough hand.tath:
1t certainly ri,, "ost you something.
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STRIKEs-Strikes are taking place at the
North amongst all classes of working people.
Not only the printers and carpenters, but
the bakers, blacksmiths, &C., and even the
private coachmen and colored waters are
holding meetings and adopting resolutions
for the purpose of declaring their supposed
grievance, and demanding higher wages. 1t
is also said that the seamstresses and mil
liners ARE to make demonstration in the
course of a few DAYS. u
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"A YoUNasLADr, with SIC, 900, advertises
iDfthe NY Tribune for a +" Presbyterian,
Or Dutch Reformed husband 7"
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-19
SHASTA BOoK STORE.

FESHE UNDERSIGNED HAS ON HAND
4 and for sale cheap, large assortment of
BLANK BOOKS of every description. Pocket
Memorandum and Pass Books. English, Me
tallic, and Tuck Memorandums.
LETTER, Cap, Bill, Fancy Note, and Gilt Pa
per. Envelope, Blotting and Drawing do.
ENVELOPES, all sizes and kinds, Buff, White.
Blue Laid and Fancy do; self sealing, let
ter, note, and official do
GOLD AND STEEL PENS, black, red, and
blue Ink.
fNKSTANDS portfolios, sand boxes paper
weights, cutters, and folders; fine pocket
cutlery. cigar cases, Poltmonies, etc; chess
men and back CANNON.
MUSICAL. INSTRUMENTS, and instruction
books. great variety miners views and
letter books
ALSO, a large and splendid assortment of stand
ard miscellaneous bound books and novels.
SCHOOL BOOKS, Geographys. Grammars
Arithmetics. Spoilers, Readers, etc; works
on History, Philosophy. Chemistry, Botany,
Astronomy and Agriculture. Also a large
selection of Poetical Works.
A. ROMAN.
Shasta, Oct %, 1853. o29-if
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srsERIFF,s SALE,

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION issued
ID out OF the Court of Homer 4. CnriIss' Jus
dice of the Pence i'll and for the Township o
SlIasta, duly attested The 18th day OF Nevem
her 1853. at the sriit of JAS Loag VS.. "lliiah
Pickle. | have sezcd and taken into posscssioii
nh the right title aud interest OF SAID IN. ickl'
in aud to one Wagon aud Io''r HORSES, -, iiifhess
c. N,,,;., i hereby given that. on Thursday
d. 9th d., of November inst, AT O'Clock A
NJ + hall sell the said wagon, horses and har
80. C. IN front of the Court House in Shasta
90 The highest bidder for cash
WM. y. NuNNALLY, Sheriff S. G.
cbasto Noy. IS 1873. nl9-td
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y. STEVENSON d 60.

A. -
INVITE TIE ATTENTION OF THEIR
l. friends and the public to their
New Stock of Goods,
which have been purchased al San Francisco
very low for cash, which they offer for sale al
corresponding low prices, viz:
10000 lbs. of Iaxall, Galego and Gala Flour
5000 lbs. Chill Beans
1000 lbs Corn Meal.
40 900 lbs San Jose Potatoes
5000 lbs extra clear Bacon.
1000 lbs. sugar cured Hams.
1000 lbs Boston Clear Pork.
5000 lbs. Goshen Butter
9 900 lbs. Leaf Lard.
7 900 lbs. Sugars.
ll000 lbs. China aud CaroEaa Rice.
1000 lbs. Colgaies Soap.
5000 lbs. Candles.
800 lbs. Teas.
800 gal. Scotch and American Nhiskey.
300 gal. French Brandy.
100 gal. Port Wine.
12e gal. Holland Gin.
And full assortment Of other goods, warrant
ed To be of the best quality.
Shasta, Nov. 80, 1873. n29tf
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WATER CURE HOSPITAL.
III. O. 0kcr>frOm.

"ATER CURE PHYSICIAN { II;asser-conr
w D0cfor.) has removed To High street, first
building east OF the Go nier printing office, and
is how prepared either To ceive patients at his
residence, or to vail Hpon them elsewhere, as
snay be required Having bad several years ex-
pcrience III the Water Cure System. both III this
country aud Europe he feels himself competent
IN give advice and assistance in all eases where
relief is possible. This system is admirably
adapted TO the cure OF great variety Of dis
eases, both internal and external, chronic and
ncnte; III fact in AL cases where the vital energy
Is not so tar destroyed that satisfactory reac-
ton is Impossible, implicit confidence may be
plao ed in it.
To all who are afflicted with fe~ers, rlo,una-
iisn, scrolula hcmorrboids dyscntery, dl;Grllea
an abdominal compniats .grnarally, dyspepsia.
sypochondrasis, Mysteries, skin dis, Is, rlu-
aiIug sores, yeuereal complasi;ts, mcrctirial and
other medicinal diseases, stiff joints, ,lfopsy
iamcness, swcllings aud callousness i'll private
formations, comnuIf weakness, nervous disor-
dcrs imp, rfcct mcnsiruaiion. green sickness
etc. etc. hc would recommend This with
fmIl coniidcnce. and the assurance that il they
; il fair trial they will obtain speedy relief
Al hough its influence, when rightly used, is
co nparativcly mild and harmless upon the >y.-
IN, vet, for the removal of diseases il is moIe
energetic and speedy than any of the remedies
now generally used.
sg lie would respectfully scfcI to The persons
nready treated by liiai--in allcascs successfully
vince his residence in Shasta.
TERMS .-~-FoF hoaru lodging, and medical at
tendance. from three TO six dollars per day, ac-
cortling to the amount of attention required. To
chronic patienis, who require medical aiten-
dance only, the cllaGse VIII be from sac to Sl00
per month.
Shasta Nov. 10 1853. nl9-tf