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Jan ! !
NOtlCc.

A IL Persons indebted 10 the Estate of A,ticus
n Tucker, deed, arc notified to make prompt
payment, aud those having demands against said
Estate are requested 10 render them in Immediately
properly atcsted
June 90 6mf "a
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Gr0c eri e S F.!

GrOceries
SO IIIIDs. SUGAR, Also SO Barrels STEW
ARTS do.
900 Bags COFFEE,
25 Hhds. MOLASSES,
900 Coils ROPE, some very superior,
100 Bales Gunny and Dundee BAGGING,
80 Whole, Half and Quarter Bbls. M 3, No /.
AMI Mess MACEEREL, also Kits,
Z" And we would ALSO statc," that we have fine
assortment Of
Blankets, Negro Cloths,
Bcdstcads. Chairs, Saddles, Osnaburgs, Stripes,
Iron, Nails, Oils, White Lead Shot, Bar Lead,
Salt, Cheese, Powder, Soap, Rice,
Bacon, &C., &C.. &C.,
And in fact, every article usually found in Gro
ccry Store. j. SiBLEf sun:
Hamburg, Nov IA, # Al
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Ngamufactured Tobacco

VUST Received direct from the Factory, Thirty
81 Boxes CHEWING TOBACCO, comprising
Four Choice Brands, viz: Honey Dew, oronoco,
Extra and Premium. For sale BY the HoX. or at
retail at LOW PRICES Don't fail to call and
sample before buying elsewhere.
Oct 96 tf Al
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Miller Wanted.

FE7IIE Subscriber wishes to employ good Miller
10 attend his Steam Flour and Grist Mill, l6
miles above Edgefcd C. H., on the Cambridge
Road. Nome ueed apply who cannot come well re-
commended JOHN DORM.
Tt, III
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NEW SPRING GOODS!


RICH TWISTED SILKS, BEREGEs AND TISSUES
oRGANDIEs, JAcoNETs, BR1L1ANTs,
FRENCH cAL1CoEs, EMBRo1DER1Es, &c.
1JEEEEEs 81 WARREN, AUGUSTA, Ga
N1 lave received large Stock of the above
GOODS, which for
Novelty, Beauty and Variety,
Are believed to be unsurpassed in any Market and
having been selected from The very latest nrurta
tons our customers will imd them 10 be the new.
est and choicest Goods OF the Season.
-AlSo-
y beautiful list Of Goods for Misses Wear, con.
s;slin@ uf
Rich BAREGE ROBES, (somcrhing ncw)
Neat French MCSl.lNS and BRll.LlANTES:
Plain, Buff, Pink, Blue and Fawn cold French
CASlBEiCS;
French, English and American PRINTS.
We have also handsome Stock Of Goods fUl
GENTS AND BOYS WEAR,
Which we would be pleased to show our customer:
and The public assuring them that OUR PRICES WILL
EE rs CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST.
"a; Persons from the country would do well &c
give lis Il call before purchasing elsewhere.
Augusta. April 10 If IA
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Interesting, Poem,

DR. A. G. TEAGUE Ers for sale. on co'nmis-
4 y sion. Miss JULIi A. EExT's Poems, entitled
"SMlLES AND TEARS This chaste little
work merits and should obtain for the unfortunate
Anthorcss II liberal patronage from sympahslng
and charitable people. -
May lQ 10
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T E 8 T I II o N 2.

U Testimony like the following renders superaous all
comments the efficacy Of Bulls sarsaparila. Prom Dr.
IT, T. Yandel Professor Of Chemistry in the Louisville
Medical College: have looked the list Of ingredients
composing John Bulls Compound Extract Of Sarsapara,
and have no hesitation in saying that they form safe
compound and that promises we'll in chronic diseases,
TO which II Is applicable. L. ?. YASDELL, NJ. d.
Louisville, June 6, lSi2.
What Dr. Pyes ply sician by appointment to the Louis
Vile Marine Hospital, says of Bulls Sarsaparilla:
LOUISVILLE, Nnrch 20, lS49.
have examined the prescription for the preparation Of
John Bulls Sarsaparla and believe the combination to
be IN excellent one and well calculated produce alter
atve impression the system. have used IT both In
public and private practice and think 1t the best srcs
Of Sar5aparila now in use.
NJ. PYLHS, N. D.
Resident Physician Louisville Marine Hospital
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white Lead, EEEnsccd Oil,
LAMP OIL, MEATS FOOT OIL and TAN.
NERS OIL, for sale next door to sulLvAS's
Il. r. MINIS.
Aug "a If Ss
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iREAT SOUTHERN RE NJ Z D
JACOBS CORDIAL,

.EgI AA1 BSWB9 DIS.sAG,&S,
CHOLERA, DlSENTERY, DlARRHEA,
CHOLERA MoRBUs, BILIOUS COLO,
CHOLERA INFANTUM.
ALSO, ADMIRABLY ADAPTED TO MANY DISEASES OF
FEMALES; MOST ESPECIALLY PAINFUL MENsTRUATIoN.
TIE V7R7UES OF JACOBS CORDIAL ARE TOO
WE'LL EN0 WV TO REQUIRE ENC0NIClLS
1st II cures the of Darrhoa: Cd il cures hc
worst forms Of Dyscntary: 3D. il cues California or Mcx-
can Drrrhop 4h 1t relieves thu scrercsI Choc 5l 1t
ith II cures painful Mcnsruaon: sI. il relieves Pain in
Back and Lons 9l 1t corncracis Nervousness and De-
spOndcncy; 1r Ii rcs.orcs Irregularities: H. IL d.pes
Gloomy and Iystcrca Feelings; l2h It's III admirable
Tonic.
Few Short Extracts from Letters, Testimonials, &r.
- have used Jacobs Cordial in my family. and have
remedy" Hon. lilEAM WARNER.
Judge of Supreme Cour., Ga.
81" gives me pleasure in being able 10 recommend Ja-
cobs Cordal-y personal experience and the cxpc-
rcnce of my neighbors aud friends around me, is suc
guarantee fur 10 believe it to be all that it purlorls
10 '' 'N' = '''''''' '''" WI. H. UNDERWOOD,
Formerly Judge of Superior Court, Cherokee Circuit
"I take great pleasure in recommending this invaluable
medicine 10 all afflicted with bowel diseases, for which
believe it To be sovereign rcmsdy-decidedy speror to
any thing else ever tried by me-" A. A. GAULDlNG,
Deputy G. NJ. of the Grand Lodge Of Ca
"This efficient remedy is travelling into celebrity fast
Bonaparic pushed his columns into Russia, and gaining
commentator wherever used"
Georgia Jehersonian, May 19ih 1853.
"Ihave used Jacobs Cordial in my family. and this, with
MI that hear about remedy by those who have tried
it, induces believe that it stands at The head Of every
preparation of the kind and would recommend its use in
the diseases for which it is compoundcd.n
MILES G. DOBBlNS, Agent Bank Of Ca. Griffin.
"If there is any credibiy in human testimony jacobs
Cordial stand prccnncnt above all Other preparations
for the of Bowel Diseases From The of tcsmo-
nv in its favor coming in from all quarters il must be very
far in advance curative agent Of mOsi II not all other
patent preparations" A. FLEMMlNG,
Agent Marine and Fire Insurance Bank Griffin
~ For sale in this village. by G. l. PENN, Agent and
the principal Merchants and Druggists Oughoutthc State
WM. ". BLISS & Co, Proprictors, Savannah
Sun IL
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD SALE.
IN EQUITY.

j. Rainsford, Adm'or.
us. Bill to set up Mort
J. d. Tibbetts, gage, to Marshal As
+. II. Wardlaw, SETS, &c.
j. +. Adams and others.
TT having been referred TO the Commissioner Of
Il this Court to fix day, which shall be final, for
the rendering in OF claims by the Creditors Of John
Hill and c. J. Glover, On motion of MIR. Abney,
Solicitor of +. H. Wardaw, 1t is ordered that the
time within which the said Creditors are required
to appear before the said Commissioner and estab-
lsh their demands be extended TO the fourth Mon
day in August next.
A. SIAlKINS, C. E. E. D.
July g. 1854. St 25
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Loupos, KY,. April 18th, 1850.
sR-Permit to address you few lines, and do me
the honor to reply request that will make in the
conclusion Of this letter, SC.
am graduate Of Tran.ylvans Medical University
have practiced medicine IN this wilderness country about
Ave years but owing to exposure to bitter cold weather.
have been indisposed with Acute Rheumatism about si1
months Altar having exhausted my skill in the treatment
Of my case and deriving benefit induced to give
Jour FLUID HxrRAcr OF sARsAPABlLLA fair trial, ana
eccordngy purchased bottle Of your medicine from your
e9en Dir George r. brown, about two weeks ago, and
must confess that bottle has entirely cured me.
bn7 opinion that your preparation Of sarsaParilla
decidedly superior any other preparation now In USE
and will take great pleasure in Recommending It to the
afflicted being remedial agent, and will advise the
physicians to use 1t In their practice &c.
RCspectfullY Iours B. B. ALLEN, III. D.
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Hamburg, April 5 y II
BROW MING & LEM A N,
IMPORTERS OF
French, English and German
DR z GO WD S.

2O9 aud 2ll King-strect, corner Of Market-Street
Charleston, S. G.
r CARPETINGS.-Ingran 3 Phys, Brussels, Ia
" pcstry and Velvets,
CURTAIN MATERIALS, in Silk, Satin and
Worstcd
Curtain Cambr.cs and Muslns, in large variety,
Embroidered Lace and Muslin Curtains, ell styles,
Gilt Cornccs, in all the new designs,
Curtain Gimps, Holders, Loops, Tassels, &c.
Drapcry Cords and Bell Ropes, in all varieties,
British and American Floor Oil Cloths,
Silver and Gilt Stair Rods and Stair Carpetings,
of all styles.
Wilton, Velvet, and Administer Rugs, in large va
T PLANTATION wooLENs- Blankets, Plains,
Kerseys, Caps, &c.
Red and White Flannels, Shriings, &c.
Cotton OsnaburgS, Of all the best Southern manu-
fixtures.
French, English and American Prints,
LINENS, of Richardson's superior make, for
Sheelinss, Shirtngs Pillow Cases, Table Damasks,
Doylies, Napkins, Towelngs, IIuckabacks, Fruit
Cloths, B. L. Diapers, Grass Cloths, &c.
| Cloths, Cassimercs and Vestings, Of best French
| Goods,
Servants Cloths, in oil the shades OF English
Goods,
Satincts, Tweeds, Jeans and Lindscys, Of all
Qualities and styles. With full assortment Of
Rich Dress Goods.
In SILKS. TISSUES, BAREGEs, GRENA-
DIMES, MUSLlNS, &c.
Bombazincs, gAlpacas and Mourning Goods, in
great variety.
Evening Dress Goods, in great variety, constantly
received.
All the above are of our own Direct Em-
DortatiOm, and offered at the LOW EST
MARKET PRICES.
Ternss---CASII, or City Acceptance.
c5y"Thc ONE PRICE SYSTEM strckly ad-
hcred to- All Goods warranted.
BROWNING s. LEMAN.
Charleston, Jan 80 II
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Cancers, Eruptions
OF the Skin, Eryspeas,
Tumors, Chronic Sore EyC',
Rngworm or letters, Scald Head,
rheumatism. Pains in the Bones or
Joints, Old Sores and Ulcers Swelling Of
the Glands. Syphilis, Dyspepsia. Salt Rheum,
Diseases Of the Kidneys, Diseases arising from the use
OF Mercury, Loss Of Appetite. Pain in the SIDE and
Shoulders General Debility, Lunibago. Coughs, Colds,
Dropsy aundce Cotveness Bronchitis Weakness Of the
Diseases tending to produce Consumption Liver Conn
plants, Female Irregularities and Complaints, Low
Spirits Sick and Nervous Headache. Night Sweats,
Exposures OF Imprudence in Life, Chronic Con-
stitutonal Diseases, and aS a Spring and
Summer Drink and General Tonic for the
System, and Gentle and Pleasant
Purgative 1t Is superior to Blue
Lick and Congress Water,
Salts. Seidlitz
Powders.
Il Is remarkable fact, that among the hundreds Of
eminent physicians who have examined the recipe by which
Bulls Sarsapara is prepared, not has condemned
It. but all approved It, and commend it In the highest
terms Many physicians express themselves strongly In
the belief that II is decidedly the best preparation OF Sar
eaparilla that las been placed before the public
Although there many physicians who feel reluctance
having their Appended to the recommendation OF
any particular remedy notwithstanding they may approve
Of In the highest degree there others who frankly
yield their support In favor Of remedy which they know
Is capable of doing much good in afflicted COM
munity. As evidence read the following from old and
respectable PHYSICIANS Of high standing in the community
In which they live:
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puy 5IcIuu5 10 U>e II AT lNeII PraCIICol nC'
Respectfully Jours, b. B. ALLEN, n. D.

LOUISVILLE, July 18th 1919
have examined the list Of articles that compose John
Bulls Extract Of Sarsapara, and have hesitation In
saying that it u safe aud valuable compound. would
prefer any article in for the diseases arisipg
from impure state Of the blood tant OF the system
confidently rsconimeudit friends n being power
fu Extract sud that believe will MI classes OF
diseases for which Is recommended II used according to
directions believe il TO be valuable succedaneum to
hercury. have my doubts whether In the most
violent and prOtrsc'sd Of Syphilis, accompanied with
Nodes Trophe in euTis Of the bones whether it oughs
not TO succeed every other remedy
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N
Honorary Member Of the Medical Society, Philadelphia.

% Hear what DR.. Sapp physician who stands at the
top Of his profession, ssys Of John Bulls Sarsapnrs
have been using John Bulls Sarsaparia in great
variety Of chronic dsossss with the most happy Effects
and have NO hesson in Recommending to the public
for the Of scrofus, syphilis aud all cutaneous and
g2ndular diseaSes Yours, most frvently,
Iewisport, KY, April 9Th, lS49. WM. STAPP, VI. D.
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Rev. z. W. sEHoN, Rev. z. STEVENSON

Rev. Z. W. SRH0N, Rev. &. STEVENSON.
CONCLUSIVE. - The following is verbatim copy OF =
certificate IN the possession Of the proprietor Of Bulls
Sarsaparills. Rev r. Sshon is widely and generally
eloquent and pished pastor of tho ~
E. church, and Rev l. Stevenson has been known as one
Of the most tal-utsd and Jealous members thn the Ken
lucky Conference could boast Of for many years. and at
th pe filing the high and responsible station OF agent
for the L. Book Concsru Can the world produce better
or satisfactory testimony In favor Of any medicine!
Better testimony then offered in favor OF any
medicine Rsr. L. W. Sehop - Rev. h. Stevenson:
LOUISVILLE May 20th, lS49
We have uaed Jotu Bulls Sarsspara, aud have known
It to BE- used with entire satisfaction aud have no
hesitation In stating belief that 1t Is safe and
valuable medical compound, and calculated to produce
much good and relieve much suffering; and therefore
would cheerfuy aud most earnestly recommend It 10 tho
affiict.I Z ". SEl0N.
fSicn.d, Z. STEVENSON.
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THE GREAT MARBLE STATUE
THE DYING GLADIATOR

THE DYING GLADIATOR,
oi exhibition Morron's Building, * street, Psnns
aptnie, from 8 O'Clock, until 10, p. M, daily
ADarrrAsox, 25
surprising power patho
pendent time place, Tn power
s,atue consist IN the amazing truth with which the
and tragedy
icy scepe ieyeed No
marked simplicity Nothing done
nifty h ar scrupnicusiy observed.n
Hfiards Sir Months St naiy.
wonderful production Of It's simplicity
does strike the admiration
sufficiently and strong Al behold
Gladiator
OF ftintness, of death - Mrs. Elis.
This ind,ssoubiy associated Byrons Immortal
see before m tie Gadia,pr lie
He leans upon his hand; manly brow
Consents to DEATH but conquers seqD2s
And his droop'd head gradually aw,
Aud Through bs side the FIST drops, ebbng slow
From ,ae red cash, fail heavy, by one,
Like ihe first OF thunder shower and
The swns around him he gone,
Ere ceased The nhumaD which hailed the
He heard IT, but he needed eyes
Were with his heart, and thai far away.
He rcsd not Of the life he lost, prize,
But where his rude hut by the Darraa ny:
There HIS young ha a,tlr.aas all at play
There their Dss,sn mi,her; he, sire,
putches1d 90 make Roman HOLIDAY
All This fush'd with his blood Shall he expire,
And unavepgsd Arise ye Gotha, and elAi yaus ire
j, $. noLLiNGsHEAD,
Dec 2o--du Agent
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o r FICIA
AKrNxsr a os STATE,

DErARrSKsr STATE,
WashinKton, December 2e, 1854.
The following notice Of light
The Baltic has been department
ton OF the United states al soc khom.
Nsp estaa Light housr.
The Royal College according
official publication OF the Norwegian Marine Department,
class light house. aer system Fresnei
ed the northwest Of the Island Egeo Egersund
would be lighted the 10th Instant and be lighted
hours
The light visible from points compass
order be distinguish I'D during the day the painted
IL stands In longitude deg Is Of
and latitude 50 deg ~ min IS The
Norwegian tide, ground
capacity of the light miles, (of is degrec
sTooxnoLs, November II, 1854.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
THURSDAY, DrcpsnEn 2s, 1854.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 2s 1854.
Edward NJ Gardner esq of Massachusetts, admitted
attorney and counsellor of this court
No. s3 The city Of Providence plaintiff in error,
Daniel K. Clapp The argument Of this con
tnued by Mr.. Ames for the plaintiff in error, by Mr.
Jencke for the defendant in error and concluded by Mr.
Ames for the plaintiff in error
No 56 Seha NJ Bogart q al, appellants the Steam
boat John Jay &C. George Logan, claimant This
submitted to the consideration of the court on the
record by Mr. r. johnson for the appellant and ON a
PriEtsd Argument By lr Cutting behalf Of the APP
peiies
No 81. Lyie Gocdwin's administrator, appellant
Robert oyers executors. The argument of this cause
commenced by Mr. II. Winter Davis for the appel
liant
Adjourned till tomorrow II o'clock
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Proposals for Repair OF Terraces and for wa
networks, at the University OF virginia

pkDPosALs VIII be received 1911
day OF January 1885, ts repairs on the cas
and ~ lawns OF the University building
SION Of s Procto Al the time proposals
De received m introducing University
constructing the
water works invited both ppe plans
b Of maerR ard quantues and
can be bY application the
dcsre of mate
and quantities by letters directed andersigned
For the terraces, cazh Will be paid
hhs cash, remaining Of the Un,ver
sity will be given, payable day July 1855.
RO. X. PRENTis,
Proctor uoiversity OF Virginia.
UNIVERSITY 10
December ~ 1854.
Dec T-eodhI3Jan
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BY TEL r G Il A p III .
From Ye,o York.

New YoaK, Dec. 2S.-The schooner Lewis Perry, from
Tampco tth instant reports that the schooner AIRY
Caroline regular trader between Tampico and New Or
leans, sailed from the formor port and anchor
on the bar Of Tampico the 3lst November when
boat from that town, with government officers, board
her. and took from the captain all the letters for New
Orleans imposing fine of one dollar for each letter
The steamer Empire City arrived this port this morn
ing, bringing later dates from Havana. The island wa
quiet, and business steady. News unimportant,
The steamer Pacific detained until to-day in conse
quence Of dense fogs No tdngs of the Atlantic yet/
despatch from New Orleans to-day that cotton
coffee are dull. Health good. Money tight.
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Home Hill Boarding school for Bows.

Hls school January 1854 IN the
ne'ghborhood Of Fan Church, Fairfax county Virginia
eight miles from Alexandria, Washington cry and
The
ness The principal made where pupils
may acquire roundiy
The scholastic Of "A weeks divided
mencng respectively le Monday January ADr and
September. ~ ''''' ~
Hoard aud '..oa sso payable
students IN the eiassca will bs charge
For further particulars address r. Jadsou Church
FAX county, Virginia
Nov G-9awtl. Seif
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COUNTY Land .t r,u.,,r.s sal.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Land at TRUSTEES sale
vi Thendctsigneh trustee, viii offer public
day. the day ut January O'Clock,
doc ia Rocsvle that
Thomas nps which assigned the widow
Ii road from Coiesvic Washington
ioshe place. There ig enclosed
pretty sd of cultivation well wooded
he esy improved.
There IT pretty COED dwelling house and all
e property will be xoid free
widows
Terms Gae One third OF the purchase te
Of sale the residu. in three
of secured by the boods e
of with be by
For furir particulars apply the snbscrih.r
w. VEIRs BOWIE, Trustee,
Dee u ~cpSnwtd Rockville, Nd.
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By }. 0. nIcGUlRE. Aur,,one.r.

CXrENsyE SALE OF VERY VALUABLE uNMPRovED
IL The GapisoIau unsurpassed
Scop thursday afternoon, ianuay 4h, O'Clock,
rvmset shall offer fr safe that valuable property
lin.
acknowledgements the railroad drpot having front Of 9
ncts New dorsey back
lJ5 feet norh G
The pry win be subdvided purchasers pai which
will be etbited NJ The
The antion of capitalists and business respectfully
called TO s safe, afrdng for The purchase of
OF the bcssropery Cor business offered
this
Terms Dns third the fesid,s
and eighteen months, bearing
secured b. deed of uust on The premises
JAS @. Mcguire,
Dec a. AuciioBser.
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Concert Of Sacred Music
THE UNION CHOIR ASSOCIATION

III ILL place evening" 2th instant, hall
Of the Smithsonian Intuc half
O'clock
The poceeds Of this will be applied the relief Of the
Female Union Employment Society.
Tickets each be had Taylor
Mau Taylor Employment socic'y
aud positively tickets sold az the door.
Dec 2Y-lt
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~ '. G. mc0UImE. A.o,,e...r.

VnosrEEs SALE or BUILDING LoTs.-Ou Monday .itsf-
January 1ad s O'Clock, OF
% 20 s % dated Agi Vs. 1884 ber
| 'o'i"s w. VI e. and ~,
""S y shall sell 10 The highest fonowiny property
o'. numbered ., s. TO- and ii or.
o''a - = o. y D, and "a, he
a"~h IN me surveyors books o e..y
phe hd cash the Al
and eighteen months, bearing
cured ny deed Of the properly. ~
% me terms ot sale the
uses reserves the right resell Ihe
nrsi purchaser. - - ~ '~p~"-~" VI '"'
Arthur w. FLETCHER Trustee
naa -. JAS. c. MCGUIRE
D'' ." Auctionesr.
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LOC AL N EW q.

THE NArIosAL sooIErY Foa THE ApyAwcr.srNr or Ed
ucATIos.Ths body held its third daiiy sessi"- ..
o'clock yesterday morning hs Of the Smithsonian
Institute Hon. Henry Aeruard of Connecticut delivered
lecture " education in Great Britain The lecture we
understand will be published with the proceedings of the
society. The annual meeting society will held
in New York.
LEcTuREProfessor Espy delivered lecture on Wednes-
day evening last in the hall of the Metropolitan Mechanics
Institute His avorite theory of s,erns treated
length There wsg large and delighted audience attend
ance,
MrLrrAnT.--The ''Young Guard" of Richmond accom-
panied by the Armory Band passed through city on
Wednesday their Baltimore where they to be
the guests of the claw Greys"
New BREEcH-LoADr RrrLE.--Americans have shown
great fertility of invention and improvement of firearms
well in other articles Of manufacture. Col. j. Durel
Green's, 2f Massachusetts,, is in this city with
breecf-oading rifle of his invention. 1t is well known
that in breechioadng guns it has heretofore been found
almost impossible to perfectly tight joint between
barrel and the breecb owing opening be-
tween parts by the explosion and also friction
This difficulty obvated in Greenes rifle by what
called self adjusting thmbe being fitted the end OF
the chamber and yielding to the explosion and holding fast
the breech piece. Fifty times ia rapid
il has been discharged without the slightest escape
the Joint The Beauty and value of the invention also
sst in its simplicity With it can be loaded and dis
charged from twelve times per minute and pro-
nounced equal TO the MIME gun in force and precision
greatly surpassing it in rapidy Of discharge day
since had highly favorable trial under the super
vision of the Ordnance Department hitting the bulls eye
five hundred yards distance.
CoNcEpT rooR,We feel assured that our citi-
need only be romined that the for the
Of asinaon takes place this evening insure crowded
hall, The entertainments provided for the occasion, we
hear, are of the most attractive character.
Tar NsrIoxAL-The Rousset Sisters were greeted bv
full fashionable audience last evening The bill for this
eyaning ia an exceedinrIy attractive one
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From Bosfon.

BosroS, Dec. 2T-Hon. Cassus NJ. Clay lectured here
evening before the Mercantile Library Association An
immense audience in attendance to listen TO him.
The weather il extremely mild and IL has heeu raining all
dav. The Thermometer ranges at As deg.
The daily union., 1854-12-29

NVrrCl-We beg leave respect uy remind
IN that asual all accounts will be drawn on
the nsnn, and when viii be expected all
forN Tba of
tAhsr with heavy will IL
obligatory than ordinary diligence collecting
HoOs, BROTHER, h co,