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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-30

rHE SANDWICH 1sIANps.--A private letter
from the L. :. vessel of It. Mays which
has lately been stationed ON the coast of Peru,
informs the editor of the New York Courier that
the vessel has been suddenly aud unexpectedly
ordered TO the Sandwich Island. The reason
Isl 1--WE quote1 ''tlre King Of the Islands has made
proposals of annexation to the United states,and
a large French feet is already there 10 take pos
session of them ON the first opportunity. You
doubtless know how anxious the French and Eng
lish Ia obtain possession of these islands"
The Baltimore American remarks in connection
with this That there is no doubt of the gravity
of the present position of these islands A pro-
position for anne xa,on is unqnestionably pend
ing; but it is vet 10 be determined whether it
he accomplished TO the satisfaction OF both
parties, and if 50, whether England or France
will not in some form undertake To prevent it.
The Pacific well merits it, name, for politically
Is well physically it has always been the most
peaceful portion of the world But it is not very
difficult 10 perceive that the islands which inter
sperse il, So valuable to commerce., may be germs
of trouble for future growth. The DISPOSE
ton which is finally to be made of them will sen
OCEAN TELEGRAPH.-Mr. i. i. Shatiner, the
ngent of the Atlantic and Newfoundland Tee-
graph Company of New York. has obtained II pa
tent for the con strlction of n line of telegraph
from the coast of North America. via Greenland.
Iceland and the Faroes,to Norway and Denmark.
This route does not involve the necessity of lay
ing any submarine wire for more than five hun.
bred miles in any section and on that ac-
count will probably supersede the line project
ed 10 the coast Of Iceland from st. Johns.
IMPORTANT TO PosTMAsTERs EVERYWHERE.
The Washington Star says, 1t should be recoeo
ted TINT the quarterly returns Of all the postmns
tiers. for the quarter ending ON the Both Of this
month are TO be made out under theprogisions of
the act pas sed on the 22d of June last. This in.
formation shout be at once republished in every
paper in the United States.
The freight business of the New York Central
Railroad tsays the Buffalo Courier furnishes II
tolerably good idea of the immense business
facilities of that Company, and the enormous
freight buiness they daily transacting. The
quantity of flour shipped daily To Albany, from
Buffalo alone, is about too thousand barreis,and
the number Of cattle, daily, about fpe hundred.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-30
The CIOpp

In recent tour through several Of the coun-
ties of the Valley and Trans 'Aleghany. Virgin
ia, we were panied TO observe how very unpromis
ing is the prospect of the rwese~t corn crop
Indeed. in many places, it amounts to almost
total failure, while very few fields that saw,
twill yield more than half crop.
In Greeubrier We s9sitea of the best
farmers in the county-the President I'd the
Agricultural Society of the county, and were
informed by ham that he was confident his crop
would not amount 30 mere than third of what
he had expected to make, though in other parts
Of thecounty the crop will be better than this.
The effect of TIE drought, tao upon the grass
has been almost as fatal to the interests of the
people of that part of the State-being a grazing
% where the grass should look green and uyurlant,
apresent parched and dreary appearance. The
effect of this has been to force off vast auanti-
ties of cattle and glnt the markets to bring
down the prices so low that heavy losses will be
sustained by dealers. The losses of some have
+, been heavy indeed.
The impression seemed to be. in the counties Of
which we writing, that the price of corn will
start at one dollar per bu she. and wil of course
be much higher in the Spring.
Of the tobacco crop, as far as we saw, we can
give more favorable account, aa2 suppose that
1T Will not fall much short of a medium one.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-30

THE NEW LlQuoR Built will be seen by
reference to the proceedings Of the Board of Al
dermcn ON Monday last that bill regulating the
sale of liquor has been passed by that body, and
is now before the Common Council. This bill
it will be seen proposes to res rain the lovers of
stimulating beverages from taking "small pota,
tons Upon some of them, we fear, it will pro-
duce the same effect as did the doctors prescrip-
ton upon the worthy Dutchman whose case is
stated in the following paragraph:
TEMPERANCE.-An old Dutchman, who had
recently Joined the temperance society, was ia
ken sick aud sent for doctor to prescribe for
him to take an ounce of brandy per day. The
Old chap overhaued his arithmetic and found in
the tables of apothecaries, weight that eight
drachms make an ounce. "Mine Cot" says the
Dutchman; that is the temperance society for
me; | did not take but six drains before, now |
gets eight" The consequence was that his com
plant went off and took him with it.-Nat In
teieigenctr.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-30

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and WINTER DRY GOODS rnn>siins {" esrIN at =,
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mrnt Of Blankets, Lindsey and il'nvy ""'i''s ~
,nr n,,ron. a., the public general are r. .recful 80,
li,cl to call nj kYLE'S CORNER, MAIN ~
sep IL Is
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-30

The Baltimore Patriot says the revenue re-
-ceived by the General PostOaice Department for
the fiscal year ending both June was from Let
ter postage $4,473, 226 Newspaper do. SOL 1888.
Total $5,O84,5 Last year the amounts were,
. for Letters - ,226,6 92, and for Newspapers
S789.246. Total $5,0I6l35. AS compared
with last year, there is this year an increase in
the total amount of 500, SOB. The excess from
Letters this year over last is $246, ABS; while the
decrease in the amount received from Newspa-
pers is l77.9l3.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-30
Particulars of the last Race at Long Island
THE FOUR MILE RACE.

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HENRY.

Noii0~ay'S Oia:mem and Pits a certain
Cure for Eruptions and all Diseases af The
Skin.-Extract of letter from Mr. j. IIird.
draper, Ready, dated February II, 1853
"Fo Professor Holloway,-Sir My child
when three months old, was afflicted with
severe eruptions rll over the body:
sought every aid aud the advice of surgeons
and physicians, by all whom the case was
considered hopeless; then tried your Oint-
ment ard Pills, and without exaggerntion,
the effect was n,iraculated, for in shoIt
time she was restored to perfect health -
Mr.. Bowdcn, bookseller, Gainsborough, or
myself, would be happy to satisfy any in
quirer as 10 the truth Of this statement"
Sold ny Pm COHEN & co.
No. 30 lIayne st., Charleston, S. C.
Feb. 10, 81 lily
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-03-15
Execution of Motley and Blackledge

We learn, says the Euening News, that
Motley and Blackledge were hung on Fri
day morning at WATERFORD, within the
hours prescribed BY their sentence, without
the least disturbance. Their bodies were
cut down, and taken TO Georges Station,
previous to being sent to Columbia, TO be
buried.
We understand that the military detach-
ments will not be here until tomorrow.
We can but express on. high apprecia-
tion of the firmnsss and wisdom of our en-
lightened Executive, in maintaining in this
instance so signally, the dignity ofthe laws
the claim of general justice, the sentiments
of true humanity, and the tone Of the State
He meets the appreciation Of every intclli.
gent and respectable class.
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resided has sustained loss, only apprecia-
ted by themselves. AS a husband, father,
friend and neighbor, he was affectionate, de-
voted, sincere and obliging. He was man
of the strictest veracity, and a worthy and
influential member Of the Presbyterian
Church for many years, and an active and
prominent member of the American Bible
Society.
In politics the deceased was a democrat
Of the first water, but no enthusiast, always
found advancing and supporting meas and
measures for the public good, and partcu-
larly that of his native State and District
hs was born and brought up in Lancaster
Dist, s. c., where he lived and died at n
ripe old age. The deceased filled several
offices of honor, both in church and State,
and discharged the duties incumbent upon
him thereby, with credit to himself and
friends; and throughout his eventful life,
preserved his character and integrity unsul-
lied. He was a man Of undoubted veracity,
and whatever lac said might be relied on
with perfect safety; if it turned out to the
contrary, it might be said, Humanum est er-
rdrre He was man of noted piety, and
his devotion made him happy man, because
he was free and servant to no "inward
lust" He had learned from experience
the best Of all teachers--that the impulse
Of passion might be withstood till the ress,
tance became "habtually strong, and the
passions habitually weak" His earthly en-
joyments were never polluted by litter rem
brances of the past, whatever he had of
honor or consideration among men, he had
it honestly and safely, it did not depend up
on their ignorance, nor upon his dextcrity.
nor upon any fortunate combination Of G.
vents. The more men knew him the more
they loved him; the more they tried him, the
more plainly they were convinced that he
followed after righteousness, and this was
the plain and simple key to his happiness
and prosperity on earth. The practice Of
his virtuous piety administered great COM
TO and consolation to his mind in seasons
of afiliction and distress, but most of all in
the hour of his final dissolution. When the
stream Of life began to cblc and flow, when
his soul was lowering, rs it were, in the last
moments ofits separation from friends, earth
and mortality; when il was just entering an
other state of existence, to converse with
scenes and objects and companions altogeth-
er new, nothing, then, but firm reliance
upon the father Of mercics could support
him under such tremblings Of thought, such
fear, such anxiety, such apprehensions.-
Casting all his cares upon Him who gave
him his existence, and who has conducted
him through one stage of it, and who will
be always present to guide and comfort Kim
In his progress throughout all eternity. lie
died in peace. The deceased has left behind
him many wealthy and influential conncc.
tons and friends To mourn his irrcparable
loss; weep not, bcreaved ones, your los, in
his gain; and may you initiate his example,
THAT your end may be like his, for he is, to-
day we trust, in that happy land, where the
weary are at rest, and the wicked censc
from troubling"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-03-15
A BOOK FoR EVERY AMERICAN,
MEN WANTED TO TRAVEL AS AGENTS.

TIME subscriber is now publishn third
Il edition ofTIiE LIFE AND VOYAGE
OF AMFRICUS. the great Navigator, after
whom our country was named BY G. h.
Lester, late u. S. Consul. illustrated with
Engravings.
From the New York Journal of Com
mcrce.-This is very interesting and in
istructive volume, especially TO Americans,
as it relates to the discovery and early hiso-
ry of this continent. The plates ilustra.
ting various points in the history of the great
Navigator, add to the value Of the work, and
still more to the acceptablcness of the COM
mon reader.
From the New York Christian Observer
In this elegantly printed volume, the COM
pliers have preserved all the information ac-
ccssible respecting this celebrated voyager.
The book will be valuable acquisition
From the New York Recorder.-This is
worthy tribute to one of the great Navi-
gators whose name and history, will be for
ever connected with the American continent.
The Ork is well worthy of attention as n
repository of much that is valuable, bearing
on the early history of the new world.
From tie Albany Sprctator.-The sub
jcct of this work is sufficient of itself to at
tract and interest every American. The man
who gave name to this great western conti-
nent, can never be forgotten. 1t Is written
in that flowing and attractive style which
characterzes nl Mr.. Testers productions,
and cannot fail to have nm cx ensive circula-
! ton.
A number of active and intelligent men
OF good character, are offered profitable en-
ployment in circulating, by subscription, tho
above valuable and intc esting work.
ii. MANSFIELD, Publisher,
l34 York ST., New Haven, Conn.
Feb. Is, 1854. l. -
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ALSO
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
FUaSNUTURE

Plantation and Smi tn Tools about II head of
MULES and HORSES, large stock of CATTLE
some choice; also HOGS. About 1000 bushels
CORN; quantity of Fodder. 3 Wagons,
Carriage, and many other articles of property.
The sales will commence 2Stl at the home
place, and continue from day to day until all the
Estate is disposed Of
TERMS-A credit until lst january next,
purchasers giving notes with good surety, with
interest from day of Sale.
W.. j. CURETON, Admir-.
March 4, 1854. 3t
sB The Chester Standard, Camden Journal"
forkyillc Remedy, Fairfield Herald, and Char
lottc Wing, will copy weekly and forward bill to
me, at Cureton's Store L. o., Lancaster Dt.
W. j. &.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-03-15
H NOTICE THIS. LA

M ANY We have no doubt suffer with C rms
4Vl for the lack Of good easy wearing boots
and shoes; or by wearing any kind of old thngs,
thinking they are the cheapest, wherein they
are badly mistaken, for many catch their death
by IL, and besides never wear anything that is
comfortable; and in the long run spend as much
money as would have bought them something
whichever you desire, or beth, that win keep
the cold out, wear easy, and last long time.
We can make any kind Of work that you can
desire from fine pump boot down 10 coarse
everyday shoe. Repairing Of all kinds done al
short notice. Al work warranted, and prices
very !oW. FLOYD & SON
siTsbE7azA sc "a. S'g'a@ iffGss N
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-03-15
Deiangement of the Liver,

Is one Of the most common, as well as most for.
midable of diseases known TO the American ply
scians. 1t had, for years, attracted the closest
attention Of the medical faculty in all parts of the
United States, and yet, up to the time Of the dis
covesy Of DIR. NLane's great Specific, it was al.
most beyond the reach Of Medical skill Thou.
sends had perished without even hope Of relief,
and although thousands may yet be destined to
feel the dire effects Of this most complicated dis
ease, it Is now, thanks to tho research Of DR..
hlane, most completely brought within the
scope Of Medical control. The propretors Of
Liver Pills feel confident that the.h offer q
remedy which has been fully tested by time. and
which has never Giled Of success whom fairly
tried. These inestimable Pills may be purchas
cd at MAGILL q HEATH.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-03-15
THE VOICE OF THE PRESS.

BRIEF EXTRACTS FROM LENGTHY NOTICES.
The leaves of Spring will not be more
welcome than these Fern I.enves.-Sydcuse
Standard.
Will call many smile to the lips and
many tear to the eye Of the reader.-De-
iroh AdrertiSer.
Everybody will buy the book-every body
will read it--eyerybody will admire it.-BaG
ErPress.
II will be the book Of the season, and the
circulation cannot fail to be grcat.-Pror
Jour.
Buy Fanny Ferns book, and thank us for
recommending 1t TO you.-Ba6aLo Courier.
We do not believe the author exists who
can equal her Sketches Canada Christian
Atirocdtc
II Is glorious work, and one that. We val
ne beyond Price.--SWacuse jour.
The smile and the tOar she coyets from
her readers can not fail her, we know.--N
Fdbslb "a ..sss.. 49,. G.g!s. Il :"
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them, as far as possible. One Of the Mis-
souri chiefs who spoke is 85 years Of age,
and has been in Washington before.
Mr.. Logan Fontanella, the head chief of
the Omahas, a half breed, evidently as civil
lied as any half breed of any tribe hereto
fore coming to Washington. Indeed, he is
and the attainments of civilization. In his
speech, he complained that his tribe was be-
ing cooped up by the white settlements.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-03-15
Enslaving Themselves.

A bill has recently passed the Senate OF
Virginia for the purpose of allowing certain
free negroes in the county of Nottoway to
euslnve ther' selves. These negroes had earn
estly petitioned TO the Legislature for this
prviledge. Mr.Campbell the Sen.tor from
the Nottoway district. said that they bad
been Rsnumittcd by the will Of gentle
man in his district, and that their desire was
TO be sold to their late masters next kin
A large number If respectable citizens Of
of Nottoway, feeling an intrest in the ne.
grnes for their good character, added their
recommendations for the slme object. Tia
hill has passed the Senate, and will pass the
House. ....
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THE NEW YORK MONTHLY.

Npresenting the first number ofthe NEW
Il YORK MONTHLY to the public, the
Publisher is happy to say that he does so
with every contid, nee that il will meet with
popular reception.
TIE NEW YORK MONTHLY will en-
dcar"r to raise the Magazine Literature of
America not only above Hero Worship"
but above the decent debility which distin-
cuisines those heavy productions got up by
the admirers Of GcrmaA Nightmares.
The NEW YORK MONTHLY will be
mOdc up of articles ut once interesting and
cheerful. The articles will be
PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED
with Engravings of the very highest order.
Each number will contain ll2 pages, the
whole printed on paper ofthc most uncxccp-
tionablc kind.
For the general reader--the every day
man, The New York Monthly cannot prove
other than Il most welcome visitor
Each number of The Monthly" will con-
tain an
EDITORS TABLE,
"t ~ pages, devoted to Matters and Things
IN General, Fun, Philosophy, and The
Great Principles of Nincty.eght.
There will also be connected with each
Lumbcra
LADIES DEPARTMENT,
containing Plates of the latest fashions and
such remarks on costume us cannot fail to
meet with the appreciation of the sex.
TERMS.
One Cory SO; Two CORES $5; FIVE
CORES so, anda larger number at the same
rates.
Any person sending us club of ten, and
rcmlttlng $50 for the same, will be furnish
ed with acopy gratis fer one year.
Postrlastcrs are requested to act as Agents;
commissions liberal, and specimen numbers
forwarded free ofcxpense.
The New folk Monthly can be procured
al any bookstore, Newspaper and Periodical
Depot in the country.
{. REAGlES, Publisher,
-, 2oS Broadway, New York
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The Koeree Courier states that Fort Hill
has been purchased by Col. A. p. CALHOUN,
from his mother, Mrs. FLoRrDE CALHoUr,
relict of the late Hon. J. c. CALHOUN, and
will be Immediately occupied by him He
returns TO his native State with m ample
fortune, accumulated on the fruitful soil of
Alabama, and hereafter the visitor to the 81
cred precincts ofFort Hill will he enter.
tain BY the son in manner worthy ofso dis
tinguished father.
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Free Masonry.

This ancient and time honored Institu-
ton vas revived in this place last week, un-
der the title Of "Chester Lodge, NoIS," by
p. w. NJ. James Heath, of Bascomville Col
lege. About twenty new members huve
already joined the fraternity, and commen-
eng under the most favorable auspices the
Oder bids fair TO become established in our
town on permanent and lasting basis.
The meetings Of the Lodge will be held
in the Temperance Tall until the erec-
tion Of suitable Hall is competed.-Ches-
ter Standard.
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Another Case of Fever and Ague Cured.

Another Case of Fever and Ague Cured.
10 few days ago we recorded an astonish-
ing cure Of Fever and Ague by the use of DR..
MI.anes Liver Pills. We have now another to
mention, viz: that OF Mr. James Sharp, of Mad
isonburgh, who states that he hal labored under
very severe attack Of Ague and Fever, and
was soon restored by the use of these Pills Mr..
Sharp also expresses an opinion, founded upon
obseI walton, that the Liver Pills are the best for
bilious complaints ever offered in this section of
country.
Although long known Us n sovereign remedy
for chronic cases of Heptic arrangement, or dis
eases of the liver. The prop,etors of DR., NJ
Lanes Pills were not prepared for the frequent
but gratifying, ovidencx Of its general utility and
capacity. In this respect, this invaluable med.
cine has exceeded their most sanguine expecta-
tons, and induced them to hope that it will be
introduced into every family in the United States
GD- Purchasers will be careful to ask for DR.
McLane's Celebrated Vegetable Pill and
take none else There are other Pills, purport.
Ing 30 be Liver pi!ss, now before :he p:blic.--
DR.. M'Lane's Liver Pills also his Celebrated Yer
mifuge, can now be had at all respectable Drug
Stores in the United States and Canada.
Sold by M. COHEN, & CO.,
20 Ilayne st., Charleston, =. q.