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Columbia Market.

M y G,-Thcrc was no change in the cot
ten market yesterday; The supply on sale
was light, and The demand steady and good.
80 b, les were sold, at prices ranging from 7
TO 9 cents.
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STRAYED

ne From the Subscriber n BAY
An MARE about fifteen hands hirh.
Black Name and Tail, and white spot on
the left side ten or twelve inches long. and
also o.'e on her neck about ! af way between
her head and shoulder. and one glass eve,
When she left my plantation she had on a
small bell. Any person ing up said Mare,
and dropping letter to my address at II.
+. ClyburD's Store will be literally rewarded
s.. GIBSON.
May 10 1891. l3tf
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"A. AUSTIN,
A TT0RNE Y AT LA W.
Chesterfend C. H., sc
LAND FOR SALE,

| Offer te sell my Plantation on the Ca
l. tawba River, 2t miles below Landsford,
in Lancaster District, containing seven hundred
and sixty-eight acres, about one half Wood land,
and the other half fresh land and in a high state
Of improvement for cultivation. It is but sell
dom that such a Plantation is offared
for sale, and to any one desiring most va!ua-
bic Plantation, would merely ask that he should
examine it.-All necessary Buildings are on the
plantation, and it lies within eighteen miles of
Ebcnezcr Depot.
A long credit will bc given. Possession given
at once. GEO. Nc. WITHERSPOON,
Lancaster, Feb. 8, 52 If
eB Weekly Carolinian, and Chester Standard
rs will insert IT.
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Steam Saw Mill.

The Subscriber wishes respectfully to give no.
ncc that he has Removed his Steam Saw Mill,
and erected it anew. Ii is now situated within
Il few yards of the Stage road from Lancaster to
Camden, about six miles from the former place
1t is now in operation and in good order, having
botha new ongine anda new saw The lumber is
OF an excellent quality bienS sawed out of the
very best of timber, and will be sold at moderate
prices. Captain Cothern, the former inenager,
is still i'll attendance, and will be happy to nc.
commolatc all persons disposed to favor him
with their patronage.
Bill. for any quantity of lumber will he filed
at short notice. JAS VI. INGRAM
march %, II
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GUYSOTT'S
YELL0W-D DOCK & SARSAPA.
RILLA.

Il is now put up in the largest sized bot
ties, and is acknowledged to be the best sar.
saparilla made, rs is certified by the won
dcrful cures it has performed, the origna
copies of which are in the possession Of the
proprietor. Remember, this is the only true
and original article.
Scrofula, Syphilis, Mercurial Complaints
Cancer, Gangrene, Rheumatism, and vas
variety of other Diseases are speedily anC
perfectly cured by the use of this medicine
Read the following Certiflcatel
TALL PossA Co, Ala, jau. z, 1882.
DEAR SIR: II send you this to certify to
you that your Extract of Yellow-Dock and
Sarsaparilla has performed one of the most
wonderful cures on me that has ever been eff
tcciG1 on man.
| h.vc been a.m;ct?d for forty wears with
cruptions or my legs and feet in lS4a they
got so bad that | had to go on crutchcs
and in l8i9 | had one leg amputated above
the knee. In about nine months after my
othcf leg broke out in large eating and run.
ming sores from my knee TO my foot, and
discharged a great deal Of offensive matter
My groin also broke outin large biles which
discharged much offensive matter, and at
the same time my left hand broke out in
large running sores nearly TO my elbow.
The misery that | have suffered for the
last two wears, cannot describe to you.
was in such agony that never rested day
or night.
In October last my son bIoIght me one
of your odle wrappers; | read it, and found
record of some wonderful cures performed
by your Extract of Yellow-Dock and Sar-
saparila,' | sent and got two bottles of it,
and commenced taking it. In two weeks to
my great astonishment, my so.es all became
easy, and [ could sleep all night, thing |
had not done for two years. When had
taken six bottles, my sores were nearly all
healed, Nv sores got well ~ it by cnchant.
ment ] have now used in all. eight bottles
of your Extract of Ycllow.Dock and Sar-
sapGrilla,' and now consider myself well.
! entrcat all of the afflicted to try this
medicine for believe it will cure any known
disease in the world. Lay aside all preju.
dice and just try it, and proclaim its great
worth to suffering mankind and cntrcat them
to take il, for il will cure them.
My case is well known in II large portion
Of South Carolina. Georgia and Alabama,
and il any should doubt the above cure, | in
vitc them To call on me, and will show them
the scars. | can be found in Tallapossa
Co, Alabama, one mile from StOe,s Ferry.
RENAJATI HUGHES.
The Yrllow-Dock and Srrsapnrila is pc.
culiarly adapted to females ofdelicute health
resulting from irrcgularily of menstrual dis
charges. and other diseases peculiar to their
sex. The proprietor has in his possession u
great number of certificates of cures. per.
formed OF the above description. We as.
snr tha ,t1li.tnl that IN hntti., tm. of nr
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South Carolnina,
LANCASTER DISTRICT.

WTHEREAS SAMUEL J. MCKINNEY
w has notified me that he requires The
will Of JOHN MILLS, late of Lancaster District,
deceased, to be proved in due and solemn form
of Law; and whereas James +. n. Davidson,
Executor of the said John Mills, has filed his
petition with similar prayer, and it appearing
that Nancy Mills, lwidow), Mary Mckinney, Au-
gustus McKinny, james g. Mills, Washington
VI. Mills, George Mckinney, james Mckinney,
the widow and children of Thomas j. Mills, de-
ceased, names unknown, the widow and children
OF John j. Mills, deceased, names not known
the widow and children Of William Mills, de-
ceased, viz; - Mills, widow, and Jefferson
Mills, Nancy Mills and Amos Baker and wife
Harriet Baker, most of whom are lcgatces under
the viii, and all of whom would have been en-
titled 10 dstributiye share of the estate IL the
deceased had died intestate, reside without the
G;s,i.s Of .he Stete: These are therefore to notify
require, cite and admonish the said Nancy Mills,
(widowO Nary Mckinney Augustus McKinny,
james Il. Hills, Washington NJ Mills, George
Mckinney James Mckinney, the widow aud
children of Thomas J. Mills deceased, the
widow and children of John +. Nils, deceased,
and - Mills, widow, Jeifctson Mills. Nancy
N ills, Amos Baker and wife, IIarriett the widow
and children of William Hills. deceased, together
with Samuel J. Mckinney, Wesley Mckinney,
and James II. N. Davidson and wife Emily, le9a.
tees Of the said John Mills, deceased, and also
distributes, II he had died intestate, to be and
appear before me on Wednesday, the 18th July.
1854, In the Court of Ordinary, to be holden at
Lancaster Court House, then aud there to show
cause, IL any, why the said will should or should
not be proved and established In due form of
Law, or for what cause the same should be set
aside or established, aud to make such other and
further showing and proof Rs You, or either Of
you, The said parties, may deem necessary,
proper and advantageous for your respective
rights and interests in the premises.
- Given under my Hand and Seal OF
Is. Office, at Lancaster Court House, the
-~,- 10th April 1854.
JAMES II. WITHERsPcoN.
Ordinary L. ID.
April l2, pr 2T.s5 3m
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TIE BRITISH QUARTERLlES,
BLACKWO0D'S MAGAZINE.

LEONARD SCOTT, & CO., New York, con-
tinue to re-publish the following
British Periodicals,
viz:
The LONDON QuARrEaLY REVIEW, (Conserva-
uve.)
The EDlNnuCH REVIEW, (Whig.)
TIE NORTH BRIrIsH REVIEW, Free Church,)
THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW, (Lberal)
B..
BLAcKwooD's EDISBuEGH MAGAZINE, (Tory.)
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BLAcKwooD's EDISBuRGu MAGAZINE, (Tory)

THE present critical state of European affairs
will render these publications unusually intcres-
ting during the year, 1854 They will occu.
py middle ground between the hastily written
news items, crude speculatons, and flying ru-
mors of the daily Journal, and the pondcrous
Tome OF the future historian, written after the
living interest and excitement of the great polit-
ical events OF the time shall have passed away
Ii is to these Periodicals that readers must look
for the only really ineligible and reliable histo.
ry OF current events and as such, in addition to
their well-cstablished literary, scientific, and the.
ologicai character, we urge them upon the con-
sidcration Of the reading public.
Arrangements are in progress for the receipt
OF early sheets from the British Publishers, by
which We shall be able to place all our Reprints
in the hands of subscribers, about as soon as
they can be furnished with the foreign copies
Although this will involve a very large outlay
on our part, VIC shall continnc to furnish the Pc
rodicals at the same low rates as heretofore,
wiz
For any two Of tho four Reviews, .--- s3 90
For any two of the four Reviews, 90
For any three Of the four Reviews, 7 90
For all four Of the Reviews, 90
For Blackwood's Magazine, 90
For Blackwood and three Rvviews, 9 90
For Blackwood and the four Reviews, 10 90
Payments to be male in all cases in advance
Money current in the State where Issued will be
received at par.
Clubbing.
A discount Of 25 per eeut. from the shove
from the above prices will be allowed to Clubs
ordering four or more Copies Of any one or moro
Of the above works. Thus, four copies OF
Blackwood, or Of one Review, will be sent to
one address for 30 four copies of the four Re-
| views and Blackwood for $50; and so on
Postage.
In all the Principal cities and towns, these
works viii be delivered, through Agents FREE
| OF POSTAGE. When sent by mail, the nos
tage to any part Of the United States win be but
TwENTr-FoUR CENTS year, for Blackwod," I"
and but TWELVE CENTS a year for each Of the
Reviews.
Renittancea and communications should nj
ways be addressed, postpaid, 10 the Pub
fishers,
LEONARD SCOTT & CO.,
81 Coin STREET,
New York.
N. B.--L. g. & Co. have recently published.
and have nov for sale, the "FARMER'S
GUIDE" by Henry Stephens, OF Edinburgh,
and Professor Norton, Of Yale College, New la.
ven, complete la vols, royal octave, containing
| 1900 pages, IA steel and 600 wood cnerayintss'
Price, In muslin binding, 90.
~ This is not she old Book Of the Ear1a.r .
lately resnscitated and thrown upon the market
ysa. II, 1854. 4s
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THE RENOWNED REMEDY.
Holloway's Ointment.

This extraordinary Unguent i, composed
of the most healing Balsams, and when used
in accordance with the directions which ac-
company each pot will insure cures when
all thcr means fail. Cases of the most
desperate Skin diseases readily Yell to lis
efficacy. 1t il famous when used in cases
of Gout, Rheumatism, Contracted or Stiff
Joints. In Asthmas it will do wonders If
well rubbed into the Chest.
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'----------7-------"s--
TIE MARKETS.
Charleston Market.

CcTToS.-Thc market was very quiet TO-
day, the transactions having been limited to
800 bales, Mt extremes ranging fir, m o To
81 cents.
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JOSEPH \. CUNNINGHAM IN EQUITY.
ADMINISTRATOR. Lancaster Dt.
w. Bill Of Revivor.
Robert G. Miller Admir-, dc 6o- , for Partition ac-
ne non Of David Miller (dcceas- count, uud for
cd), Thos. NJ. Young and wife Settlement
-Uargarct, John " iicr, ct at.
IT appearing to my satisfaction that TEOS
". YOUNG and wife Nargaret, and John N
Uiller, defendants in above case, reside without
the limits of this Statc-on motion of Clinton,
Solicitor for complainant, it is OF dercd that tie
said Thomas ". Young and Margaret his wife,
and John ". Wil!er do plead, answer or demur,
to the Bill in above case, ON or before the lst
day of June, 1854, otherwise Judgement pro
contcS&iO will be ordered against them.
JAMES II. WlTHERSPOUN.
Com'r. E9. l.. d.
Feb. -, 1851. prs. fee 81 S-Gm
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SOUTH-CAROLINA,
LANCASTER DISTRICT.
By Jonaes II. Wiherspoon, Esquire, Or.
dinary for said District.
WHEREAS, George II. Caldwell, has
w applied to me for Letters of AdL,in-
istration on all and singular the Goods and
Chattc's-Rights and Credits of ANDREW
BELK, late Of tho District aforesaid, de-
ceased, Gas u crvdi.or).
These Hrc, therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular, the kindred and creditors
OF the said deceased, to be and appear before
me III our next OrdiDGry's Court for the
aid district, to be holden at Lancaster Court
House on the 18th day of May next, to show
cause, If any, why the said administration
should not be granted.
{ ~~SN) Given under my hand and seal,
: l. s. this goth day Of April, in the
(~~~~ year of our Lord, one thousand
eight hundred and fifty four, and in the ses.
cnty eighth year of American independence.
J. II. WITHERSPooN, o. L. d.
ll:%2t prs fee 50
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Notice,

ALL Persons having demands against the
the Estate of JAMES r. MASSEY, (dcceased),
will hand them in to J. ii. WITHERSPOON,
on or before the lst day of July next OF this
advertisement will be placed in bar of payment
And any persons knowing themselves indcbt-
ed to the Estate in any way will confer great
favor On. the Admnist "tor by settling the same
before that time, as ;ou cannot coi2nlain of the
Indulgence that has been givel. unless it is :"
the great length oftime given.
II. 4. MASSEY.
administrator.
April 2Sth 1854 l2-9t-pf. $3.50
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Also,
Lamp-wioks, Burning Fluid and
II Garden Seed.

Tie Is now The regularly appointed sole
agent for the following valuable Family
Medicines, viz DIR. Guysott's Yellow Dock
and Sarsaparilia, DR.. Rogers Liverwort and
Ter, Jew DRvid's, or Hebrew Plaster. Dr.
iIoughton's Pepsin, DR.. Anarchists Uterine
Cathoiicon, Dr. Aliens Vegetable Com
pound, DIR. Lttle's Family Medicines, Lou-
den u Cos Family Medicines, DR.. Keelers,
Family Medicines, DR.. Hobensack's Worm
syrup. DIR Hobensack's Liver Pills, Colleton
BitsefA Eppings Sarsapurilla and Queens
Delight Railways Ready Relief and other
popular remedies, Dr. Tobias Venecian Ho-
iment, &C., 90.
All Medicines sold at his establishment
are neatly labeled, carefully packed, IL de-
sired, and sent TO any part OF the town, or to
the Railroad Depot free Of charge.
The qualities of the Medicines warranted
charges as uniform and as low as good ned
lcines can DO bought al any essablishment In
the mp county,
Orders respectfully salieited.
4 JDE HAY.
|. 49,. ~ - ~ :. r.stf. ~ t...se
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South-Carolina,

South Carolina,
LANCASTER DISTRICT.
BY James II. Witherspoon, Esq, 0rdi-
nary Of said Dist let.
WHEREAS, Israel Pickens Davis and John
h Crockett have applied to me for Letters of
Chattcfs, Rights and Credits of Col. Thos. w.
huey, late o: the District aforesaid, deceased.
THESE are, therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular, the kindred and creditors of
said deceased, to be and appear before me at our
next ordinary's Court for the said district, TO be
holden at Lancaster Court House on the 18th,
day OF May next, to show cause, if any
why the said administration shall not be granted.
Given under my Hand and Seal this 18th day
- of April in the year of our Lord one
H. s thousand, eight hundred and iity.four
| and i'm the seventy.cighth year of A.
- mcrican fndependence.
JAMES II. WiTHERSPG0N, 9. L. n.
April %. Pr Fee $500 7 ct
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To Rent.

The HOTEL formerly occupied by Meaar,.
Ballard Hunter, has recently been put In re.
pair, the house has been re-palnted, ihe garden
fences put in order, and the premises through
out considerably repaired. To an approved
applicant rcnt b not 80 much an object tie de-
sire cf the Subscriber being 70 rem tse sane 70
arsspectabie citizen who ssip occupy the premis
ses. w. HcKENEA.
March % e.
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A MOST ASTONISHING CURE OF SCROFU-
LOUS ULCERS.-A CASE CERTIFIED BY
THE MAYOR OF BOSTON, ENGLAND.

A MOST ASTONISHING CURE OF SCROFU-
LOUS ULCERS.-A CASE CERTIFIED BY
THE MAYOR OF BOSTON, ENGLAND.
Copy Of a Litter from j. Noble Esq, Nay.
or Of Boston, Liaeoinshjre.
To PRor. Holloway:
Dear Sir-Mrs. Sarah Dixon, of LIQUOR
pond Street, Boston, has this day deposed
before me, that for considerable period she
WAS severely afflicted with Scrofulous Sores
and Ulcers in her arms. feet, legs, and other
parts other body: and although the first of
medical advice was obtained, at the cost of
large sum of money, she obtained no abate-
mcnt of suffering, but gradually grew
worse.
B eing recommended by friend to try
your Ointment, she procured small pot,
and a box of the Pills, and before that was
all used, symptoms of amendment appeared
BY perspvering with the medicines for n
short time longer, according to the direc-
tions, and strictly adhering to your rules as
to diet, &c, she was perfectly cured, and
now enjoys the best of health.
remain, dear sir, yours truly.
(SignedO J. NOBLE.
Dated, August 10th, 1853.
AN EXTRAORDINARY AND RAPID CURE
OF ERYSIPELAS IN THE LEG, AFTER
MEDICAL AID HAD FAILED.
Copy of a Letter from Mrs. Elizabeth Yeates,
Of the Post Office, ALdpiek Road
near Bognor, Susser, dated
Jd"y IL, 1853.
To PRoF. HOLLOWAY:
Sir II suffered for considerable peri
cd from a severe attack ofErysipelas, which
at length settled in my leg, and resisted all
medical treatment. My sutferiugs were very
great, aud ! quite despared of any perma-
nent amendment, when was advised 10
have recourse to your Ointment and Pills.
| did so without delay, and am ppy to say
the rnsult was eminenrly successful for .hey
effected a radical cure Of my leg, and re-
stored me to the enjoyment of health.
shall ever speak with the utmost confidence
of your medicines, and have recommended
them to others in this neigbborhood similar
iy effected, who derived equal benefit.
am, sir, your Obliged and faithful serv't.
(Sigued,) ELIZABETH YEATES.
The Pills should be used coniointly with
the Ointment, in most of the following
cases:-
Bad Legs, Gout,
Bad Breasts, GlandulAr Swellings,
Burns, Lumbago,
Bunions, Piles,
Bite Of Mosquitoes and Rheumatism,
Sand Flies, Scalds,
Coco-bay, Sore Nipples,
Chiego-foot, Sore Throats,
Chilblains, Skin diseases,
Chapped hands, Scurvy,
Corns, (soft) Sore Heads
Cancers, TunoIs,
Contracted and Stiff Ulcers,
Joints, Wounds,
ElephantiasiS, YawS
Fistulas,
+.+SoLD AT THE ESTABLISHMENT Of Prof
Holloway, 224, STRAND, (near TEMPLE
BAR,) LONDON, and also at his House, In N
YoRK. ORpERs for Medicines In the States
addressed, II. HOLLOWAY, New York. will
receive due attention. Sole also By all res
pectable Druggists and Dealers In Medicines
throughout the United States, IN Pots, Al
37t cents, 81 cts, and 81 80 cts each. TIC
be- had Wholesale Of the principal Drug
Houses In the Union.
s3Y~ Tharc Is n considerable saving by
taking the larger sizes.
N. B--Dircetions for the guidance Of pa
tisnts 10 every disorder are affixed 10 each
Pot
Sold by r. NJ CORN q Co,
j. No % H.yas sseest cbarlsstoa 5, g.
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On Thursday Evening. June 22d, 1854

(Or sooner if ail the Tickets are sold-duc notice
OF which will be gven.) at some suitable place,
hereafter to be designated, and appoint a Con-
MITrEE OF FIVE PERSONS, to receive the propcr-
ty, which they may dispose of in such manner-
by LOT or othciw:Je-as the shareholders, in gen
eral meeting, snail direct, the Committee giving
good and sufficient bonds, if required by the
Shareholders, for the faithful performance of the
duties required of them.
Shareholders residing out Of the city of New,
will stand upon the same footing as residents,
and whatever shall fall to their share will be for
warIed to them in such manner IA they may di-
rect, after the partition has taken place.
cS All orders for Tickets, by Mail should be
addressed to JOSEPH PERHAM, ACADEMY
HALL, 6G3 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. If
it should happen that all the Tickcs are sold when
the order is received, the money will be return
cd, at onr expense for postage. Correspondents
will please write distinctly their name, residence,
County and State, to prevent errors. Or, if on
venent, enclose an envelope with their directions
on it in full-in which such ticket as they may
order will be returned.
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THE CELEBRATED TRorrING Mare 'I.ly
Dale who can trOt, in harness, mile
in 2.I0. Valued ut 300
. ROSEWOOD PIANOS, valued at $500 each 900
300 l,5UU
"a portion ofthc Pianos are r. Gil
bert and Co.'S Celebrated Aioans 9th
ers of llallctt Davis & Cos Splendid m-
struments.)
THE SPLENDID SERIES OF PAINTINGS known
as THE Mirror of New England and
Canadian Scenery" and now realizing
handsome income by its Exhibitions
in the East-valucc at $4,000
Light, beautiful Carriages ,S225 ea. GI5
10 Gold Watches 100 LOCO
40 50 " 1000
loo I" Pens aud Cases 5" 800
5000 Pencils 3"l5OOO
$4,000 Pieces ofChoicc, Popular Fashion
atle Music, 25 cents each, 23,7O5
100000 Gifts, Valued at sg6, $50
ONE GIFT FOR EVERY TICKET.
In order to insure TO all concerned perfectly
fair and satisfactory disposition of the above
named Gifts, Mr.. PERHAM proposes that the
Shareholders shall meet togcther
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IN EQUITY.
WILLIAM THOMPSON,
IN EQUITY.

VI ELLIAN INOMPSVN, IN EQIkIH.
az. LANCASTER DIsIRIcT
Daniel II. Tillman and Bill for Partition of lands
wife, Eliza TiNman, and accounts.
Abncr Thompson and
other.
- Appearing to my satisfaction that Abner
Thompson, VIM. Dudley Stewman and Emily
lis wife, and Daniel Tillman, jr., defendants in
above case, reside without the limits of the State
1t is ordered, an motion Of John Williams, Esq,
Solicitor for complainant, that the said defen-
dants do answer, plead, or demur, bill in above
case, on or before the 22d June, 1854, other
wise Judgment pro eonjesso viii be ordered a.
gainst each and all of them.
JAMES H. HITHERSPOON.,
Com. Eg. L. D..
march II, 1854 6 pf S7-3n.
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CORN WANTED.

Wanted 70 purchase, a small quantity Of Corn.
Apply At tbs once.