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among other Injuries set before Commodore
~ ana his suite, in Japan, were cooked worms
anu tried snakes, Of which they were Obliged to
~ paftaGe through etiquette
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Lieut.. Payne, U. S. Army. died at jefferson Bar
racks on the 2}d OF June. Some cases of cholera
have happened it is said atthat post.
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Jas. Muirhead, of Petersburg Va, sailed for
Europe, in the steamer Arabia, from N Y, on
Wednesday
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Fery respectfully,
jy lit" JAS, WILKINSON

HARPER FOR JULY-For sale by
80 J. w. RANDOLPH,
12I hiain st.
Anterior aud other Tales, by Mary Russell Milford,
author of Our Vl,age-Sl 25
Woman's Love, true story of the Heart; by Eu-
gene Sue-25c.
Vol. 81 English Law and Equity Reports
HarpeIs Magazine for July iyI
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Ii HEAD-QUARTERs lsT RECT Va. Volunteers.
"a June 29th, 1854.
u l. The Regiment will parade on Tues
day next the Ash of July, being The anniversary of
our National independence.
IL Eech company of infantry and riflernen will be
provided with rounds OF blank cartridges
III. The FayeIte Artillery, Capt Nimmo will fire
the usual sal utes at SUNRISE noon and sunset
~ The line will be formed in front of the CITY
Hall at II 4. nj.
By order of Col. AuGUsT. "s
je so GEO s. PATTON ATiutan+
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UNDERTAKING.
TIN
FISK'S PATENT BURIAL CASES.

FISK'S PATENT BURIAL GASES.
WE have secured the privilege of OBJ
w tanning, direct from the ,-anutacturer Fisk's
BURIAL CASES which have attained to such gen.
eral use. and which are SO highly approved on &C.
count of their neatuess convenience and durability
The sale of this article in Richmond, heretofore
has been exclusive, it having been confined to ONE
PERSON. through whom alone it could be obi aimed
It hes now been literally offered to OTHERS, and
will be furnished TO persons desiring them at rates
BELOW these heretofore demanded.
AS usual, we have hand WOOD COEFINS, of
every size and character of finish with SEROUDS
and everything needful for such occasions
Strict personal attention will he given to the en-
ployment OF HE ARSE and CARRIAGES, and every
who may claim our services on burial occasions
Persons living in the country may command our
services in the matter of furnishing COFFINS, with
assurance Of prompt attention.
BINFORD PORTER
Corner Franklin and Governor streets.
js 30-dIm Richmond. Va
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1fIE FINE ARTs--Letters from Rome it Ia said
promise more speedy completion of Crawford's
Monument to Washin gton than has been expected
The statutes Of Henry and Jefferson are ready for
Shipment to Virginia, and the horse and figure of
Washington are ia a state of great torwardness
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The bedford Sentinel announces the death of DIR
samuei Phillips, one OF The Oldest and most respect
ed citizens Of Liberty 70.
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X EYSVILLE LAND, VAL u A B l. E
IN TAVERN STAND AND OTHER PROPER

II EYSVILLE. LAND, VAL u A BILE
IN TAVERN STAND, AND OTHER PROPER
TY, FOR SALE.-The subscriber having determined
to remove to the Southwest will offer for sale at
public auction, on TUESDAY, the l1th day of July
next his entire tract of LAND, containing S75 acres,
and lying in the county of Charlotte, Immediately
around Keysviile depot, and at the junction of the
Richmond and Danvtle Railroad and the Keysvie
and Christsnsville Plank road IS miles from Rich
mond. 60 miles from Dauville and Il miles from
Christiansville. 49,.
The land is very desirable, on account of its great
convenience to market, and is highly susceptible of
improvement and capable of producing the finest
wheat and other crops by the of and other
fertilizers.
He will also sell his long and we'll known TAV-
ERN STAND, which is a large, roomy and commodi-
GUS bui din part of newly erected, with all
cessary out-buildngs, in good repair.
Also, three good STORE-HOUSES, . BLACK.
SMITHS SHOP. WHEELRIGHTS SHOP, and
PRIVATE DWELLINGS, all occupied by good ten
ants.
There is excellent we'll of pure freestope water
in histavern yard.
Possession will be given On the first day of Move
Der next .-s 90 .l.t. Z 1853 80
TERMs-One.third payable in cash on the first day
ofNovember next; the residue In equal instalments
in one and two years thereafter. The title will be
retained, or deed of trust given to secure the de-
ferred payments also, bonds with approved security
For farthsr information apply to Dir. Isaac R. Wat
kins, Richmond Va TO the subscriber at Keys
je s-dtd JOHN D. PRIDDY
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NEw IIAMps8IRr srNATop

Hon Johns. wels was elected U. 3. Senator i, {
the short term ON The part of the New Hampshire
Senate. rs ~ ss.t4alll.3 - gesa
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FrCtIuIII1 JUUIS, NAO.i
JNO. L GEO. GIBSON.

CHIcKAHoMINY, June 10Th, 1884,
MEssRs. ToLAND 4 BURGER:
GeGt emen-It affords me much pleasure to testi-
ty 10 the superior quality of the IS inch Circular
saw OF your make. which have now at work, cut
ting of timber the Chickahominy. | have used
many Saws during life of different manufactures,
but can safely say that have u.ed any that
compares with you're, for accuracy of make, finely
tempered aud easy to whet set and retain an edge
If all of your make corresponds in quality to the
one that au using, you may safely recommend them
to the public.
Very respectfully,
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WANTED Thirty Laboring HANDS
w on the line of the r. F. and P T. r. about ~
miles troma Richmond, to lay track. Apply to !
w. N BRAGG, Sup't Of Road
Office r. F. and P. r. r. Co.. - - f.
Richmond, May IL, 1854.
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SoNdhEaoS.
WASHINGTON, June 30-The Senate refused 10
reeede from the amendment providing for recess
OF Congress to October, and asked for committee
of conference,
The House had the private calender under con-
sideration
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THE CHOLERA.
CONGRESS.

P1TTsBURG, Pa, June 30.-Several cholera cases
have occurred here, exciting considerable alarm.
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AUCTION sALps.
* FUTURE DAYS.


Office 1t Geo. J. shmners, No. % Peari Il. sas
EINE MANUFACTURED TOBACCO
- AT AUCffON.-The Subscriber hstin- r,o..S
TO the Factory lately occupied By Col 8. s.. Myers
On the Basin, will sell NJ auction, on MONDAY "a
July commencing at O'clock in the murniue at his
old Factory. ath bstween Main snd Cary I, reefs
sevsr 81 hundred boxesuf very fine CHEWING 10.
baCCO ctured e. expressly for this mark st.
Also, will be aold at the same time : anantitv of
LiCoRlCE ROOT, and b hds SCREWS.
TERMS All snMs under $50, cash; $50 and under
$eto, monthr $500 and over 6 raer,shs credit ffcr
approved endorsed NEGOTIABLE notes 5ls9b ! FseI'
- -.t.-.9. CHARLES PARKE WORD.
sale conducted by THos. W. KEEsgE, Auct.
The Factory viii be rented out at auction AZ the
same time for the balance OF the wear = IL m
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a. .aa BIZ ELIAS HALE, r49s
Auctioneer and Commission Merchant los Main n
livery TUESDAY AND SATUR.
H DAY EVENING, at II O'Clock, I viii! offer at
suction my usually attractive stock Of WATCHES
JEWELRY ana FANCY GOODS, consisting In part
a. follows: $500. -. y ~ j l.,17'sT = 49,
Gold Duplex, Ghronometer and Magic Hunters
Gold Engfsh Anchor and Cylinder Watches, in
open and hunting cases . - -.
Silver English Lever, Anchor and Cylinder d. hun.
tsrs and open face
Gold, Fob, Vest and Guard Chains Seals and Keys
Breastpins. Earrings, Fingerrings, Bracelets &c.
Together with large variety of Fancy Goods bou.
Bile Barrel Guns. and alsrge of Hsrdware,
@.f ALSO, ss-ataa
A splendid assortment of SILVER and PLATED
WARE. .- -. =
Every article warranted a. represented
Sale positive.
Having taken out license, and opened regular
AUCTION and COMMISSION HOUSE at nv siors
(of which have long lease, prepared to Offer
great inducements to persons Wishing to consign
goods for Auction or private ssie. tGa
Conignments thankfully received and promptly at.
tended to. ss ..-...f. -
ELIAS HALE, Auct'r and
my 22-h Com Merchant, los Main 1t.
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- GODDIN Z APPERSON, Aucts
je 19-M2wkdtd
BY ALEX. MOTT


A UCTION OF HOUSEHOLD FURNI-
IA TURE, &c.-The subscriber, being about to re-
side In the country during the Summer, will sell q
portion of his FURNITURE on MONDAY next Sd
July at his residence Clay street. lat house above
Dill's Bakery consisting in part of The following
Mahogany Chains, Tables and Sofa .I-. ass
Sidebosrd; Bureaux; Looking Glasses ..-ss4 a.
Bedsteads; Feuders d 3 Is5-rs ~
4 One fine Parior Carpet and Rug nearly new
Window Curtains; Mantle Ornaments, &c.,a.,r 20.
-ti ..t5 ala-F ALSO ~ r45ts Il ,...e. zi.If
White Granite Dinner Set .-,.
2 French China Tea Sets sF -5,.
L set Ivory h. ndled Knives and Forks .
Pressed and Cut Decanters and Goblets
Do do. Wine Glasses ''i
s. d. do. Bowls = ei -ie+ N
Plated and Britannia Casters. Lamps Dish Covers
with variety of household end culinary articles all
nearly new and worthy the attention of persons In
want of such.
Also,l Cooking Stove, complete.
A very fine Rosewood, highly finished, high toned
PIANO, ectayes, nearly new. -.
Terms cash. EDWD- HlCksON.i g
Sale conducted by sr..
jyI = ~ sa .ss53& ALEX. MUTT, Auct
MOTTO E.-The Crockery and Glass
store 21a Broad street. will be conducted by X. L.
HICKSON, as heretofore, who solicifs g share OF
public patronage. -. ~ L
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BY ). b. D. PAYNE, Salesman.
NEW AND HANDSOME

NEW AND HANDSOME FURNI-
DAY, the 9th July at the residence of the french
Consul, on 9Th street, between Broad and Marshall
5n, next door to st. Jamss Church, at 10 O'clock
his household and kitchen Furniture ccnsistina OF
the usual variety, all new and in good order. 81
Yerms at sale. -F &s 3slhTcs "a
10 q -zM ID n TrrvuyopN,s4
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public generally to the following certificates:
RICHMOND, June IS. 1854
MesgS Toiand Bmge5;
Gentemen-Since our commencement to employ
machinery in our business, have had occasion to
use a considerable number and variety of Saws,
made by diff rent manufacturers. AS soon, however,
az you began their manufacture, we thought it but
orcper, (a things belog equal to give preference
To the homemade over The foreign article. We did
SO, and have in use no others than of your
make We have given them a regular working trial
and are satisfied that your Saws, aud more especially
your Circular Saws much superior in every re-
spect to aay that we before had ia peraon either
as regards rueness of make, neness of temper, and
We may say beauty of finish We therefore can,
from practical experience, uuhesitstingly RECON-
mend the Saws of your manufacture the public,
aud 1t gives US great pleasure TO have the opportunity
to do so.
Very respectfully, yours, &c,
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SNEAD g. COOKE,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,

SNEAD d COOKE, 81
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Charlottesville, Va. ~
YNHE undersigned having formed CO.
Il partnership for the practise of Law in Able.
MARIE will practise regularly in the County and Cir.
cult Courts Of said County and also in the District
Court held in Charlottesville. s-sa.5
All professional bus ness entrusted to the rm will
receive the attention of both parties.
q Claims secured and collected and remittances
BURWELL w. sNEAD,
-. A7-Hf RICHARD IvANHOEl COOKE
Address B. w. SNEAD, Charlottesville, 4. !.
Cooke, Palmyra, Fluvanns, Va. aa.
the County and Circuit Courts of Fluvanna. and will
give his prompt attention all business
entrusted to him in that county Etl
e. lHt@ REFERENCES:
New YoRK-Messrs. Greenway, Brothers Co.;
l. Hudson; Ward Babcock l. Co.; Ely Mygstt, j..
Co.; Levi Cook Co.; A. &. Frothinghsm Co.; Hen
rvs, Smith and Townshend; Beebs 20. .ssp.u
RICHMoND-Messrs Wordsworth. Turner Co.;
Parker: BaylJ Nimmoi Warren ferkn Ian. nehs,
Brown; Thos Chas Ellis Geo. w Gretssr; w. r.
Butler Co.. John N. Gordon Son; Fisnnasan,
Stokes Co. ta1 r - Je I'm
TTNDERTAKING.-The subscriber is
~ now prepared TO furnish anything In his line OF
business at short notice. and on as reasonable 1er1
An assortment of CoFFINs kept constantly on
hand. s.4,. 81
The atteution of Hotelkeepers and Families is re-
ouested to his large assortment ofMATTREsSES
Repairing SOFAS. CHAIRS, spnng MAI iAIo :.
sEs' &o,' promptly a'''N FRANCIS aAUBE, z
ia o1-sm+ Broad ST., betw. ID aud I'D Str
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TOILET EETH-Elegant Japauned Toi.
Gal For sal. By liz ssI zIMNERMAH,
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BY TAYLOR l. WILLIAMS.
VERY BEAUTIFUL BUILDING

A VERY BEAUTIFUL BUILDING.
ALoT ON CLAY, NEAR ADAMS STREET. AT
AuCTnoN.-On MONDAY next, Sd July. at 81 o.
residence Of q A. W Taylor fronting 50 feet and and
ed as one OF the most beautiful building lois in th.
whole neighborhood now in the market
TERMs-Onethird cash, balance at 4 and mos.
with interest, and title retained
je % TAYLOR l. WILLIAMS. Ancta
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, MICH
AT AUCTION -On THURSDAY next, It'll July, at
dence of Mr. DER, win be sold a ot Of House hold
Furniture. consisting of the usual variety Is very
superior Mich Cows. in e,celent condition.
Also new Furniture Wagon, and Numerous arti.
TERMs-snms under $50, cash; that amount and
over, 60 days credit, for approved notes, With inte
jesO TAYLOR WILLIAMS, Aucta.
TNRUSTEES SALE OF A BRICK
Il HOUSE AND LOT ON 2tsr STREET-By
virtue of deed Of trust 70 the subs dated 18th
tings Court, will be sold Monday, 10th July at
q,el9sstt P. M Upon the premises, that BRICK
between Main and Franklin streets, fronting 48 aud
running back 60 feet. be unded the North side by
alley of 6 feet, the South by alley of feet
and being the same property now in the occupancy
Terms OF sALE-$75o, cash; $1,000 payable 1st
August next AID the remainder at six months from
the day of SALE credit payments to bear interest and
be secured by a trust deed.
JAMES M. TAYLOR, Trustee. IS
je2 TAYLOR & WILLIAMS, Aucts
A PLEASANT RE ENCE ON
IA ADAMS, NEAR CLAY STREET, AT AUG.
TION On MONDAY, the Sd of July, at o o'clock
P. M upon the premises, will be sold that very neat
and pleasant Brick Residence on the east side of
Adams between Clay and Lee Oh streets, now the
occupancy of Mr.. r. Fl. Crump containing about
good rooms, and being in perfect order having re-
Gently been thoroughly repaired.
The property js well worth the attention of those
wishing to buy.
TERMS One.third cash: balance at 4, and II mos,
with interest," satisfactorily secured
ie % TAYLOR L. WILLIAMS Aucts.
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A LIKELY NEGRO WOMAN AND

Al HINELI NCUhO tWOMAN AND
- CHILD FOR SALE UNDER A DECREE OF
THE COURT.-In execution of decree Of the Cir.
emit Court for the county of Henrico, shall, as
Commissioner, sell at public auction to the highest
bidder for cash, at Henrico Court honse on the Sd
day OF july 1854, at 10 O'Clock, Chat being Court
day. one Negro Woman and her Child shall also
SELL TO the loves bidder, at the same time and place.
enc Old Negro Woman. - q y n J s,s-.
ie 2s-7t CHARLES RICHARDSON. com,r.
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- BY DAVENPORT, ALLEN 4 Co 80
-uAIIrABLE STOCK OF GROC E.
" RTEs. UNDER DEE D OF TRU s Ton
THURSDAY, July 9th. at 10 O'Clock. we shall sell
at auctou, at the store Main street. recently oc
snp;ed b. Mr. J. B. Stegal,- the large aud choice
stock of tjROCERIEs, with FIXTURES, &c., con-
viewed by Mr.. Stegal to Trustees.
On the last day Of the sale tue store viii be rented
TERMs-Undsr Sloo, cash, over Sl0o, months
credit for approved paper. s.55 3 4.sst '5.FFf
By order of the Trustees
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TENEMENT ON BROAD STREET

| II 1SAN1J-IkzINI ON lDhOIfU OIhEEI,
4 BETWEEN JEFFERSON AND MADISON
STREETS. FOR SALE AT AUCTlON-WiII be
sold on WEDNESDAY afternoon, the !5th day of
July, 1854 upon the premises commencing at 5
O'clock, framed Tenement on the South side OF
broad near Jefferson street, fronting thereon about
wide, now in the occupancy of Mr.. Jordan filler
TERMs-One-thrd cash; balance at 6 and Il mos
tor negotiable notes, interest added, and title re.
tanned. -st So :,
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Ek HORSES AND CAR ~
x D.; -, klAGE AND HARNESS, AT A0X
next July 1st at the lot in rear of Woods Stable
commencing at 10 o'clock. very fas Bag Horse, !
years oia' warranted sound and to work well.
- "a ~, st.as ALSO, t.
. One Carriage and Harness in good running order
Je I'D THOS. W. KEESEE, Auct
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sac -' f BOARDING. ra4
MRS. HOOPER, on Church Hill, Grace
Eyl street near 25th street. has two vacant rooms,
which she would be pleased to have occupied by
gente el boarders Gentlemen can be accommodated
with hoard ON reasonable terms ysh u je A-lm
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NJ OTTO h All persons having claims
IN against the estate of CHAs. w. KEEsEE decd
requested to forward them postage pre-paid) to
the subscriber, properly authentic sted.
WIN. r.. WILLIS, Admir-
ie S0--I0t Hampton, Elizabeth CITY co Va
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~ -SNO. ~ LAaCA6FEk son.
RICHMONU AND PETERSBIYny
~ RAILROAD STOCK FOR SALE.-Bv virt..
OF the witef Mark ,. flournoy. late Of Chesterfed
will offer for sale, on FRIDAY, the 5th In
an. ~ O'Clock. at the American Hotel fnr cash
esine mares q STOCK sftha Richmosd and Peer.
ssaFs Aanfoad Co. belonging to his eStafr. 1ssEI :
6 sa,s "a i. " FLouRHoY, Ex'r. I
,No. 4. IxNcAsrER 1 SON, Brokers'. &
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VALUABLE DWELLING ON

BLOODY RUN STREET, BETWEEN Elm
AND Ash STREETS, FOR SALE.-Win be sold
on IA CNsDAY, 9Th July, 1854, at a O'Clock, P. M
nine premises, that la &c framed Dwelling House.
IN the occupancy of Mrs. Elizabeth jerks contain
ine rooms and basement of good size and con.
senlentiy arranged. The lot upon which lit stsnds
sas front OF about IS feet and depth of about In
teet The front yard is adorned with handsome shrub
berry and flowers. 4 80 80 ' 'A- '"'
TERMs-One fourth cash. the balance at 4, 8 and -
Tor esotable notes, interest added secure
by trust deed or title retained TE
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HOLLAND a. BURGER would respect

fully call the attention of their friends and the
public generally to the following certificates
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-08-23
TODnladOs all the Wear.

BY following the simple and easy
receipt, given below for preserving
and keeping tomatoes fresh, persons
may have that excellent vegetable
ready prepared for the table at al! sea
sons Of the year. We have tried the
plan and find the tomatoes thus prcpar.
cd, at bare nominal expense, to be
equal to those fresh pluckcd, when in
season
Take ripe tomatos, wash them in
cold water. and boil them for twenty
minutes have your cans Tor bottles
prepared in the mean time b. placing
them in cold water in boiler; put
your tomatoes in the cans with very
little salt and pepper, and set the boi-
Ter with them over slow fire, where
let them remain until the water boils,
at which time cork and seal them her.
mcticaIIy. BY this simple process
you can have the vegetable always
ready for your table, with all the fresh.
ness and flavor of the season."
Most vegetables may be kept in
like manner.
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News OF the Week.

The Grand Jury Of the U. S. Court for
the district of N. Carolina, have presented
the State of Massachusetts as a nuisance,
for want Of alacrity in surrcndering fug.
tive slaves.
There have been three deaths during
the past week in Savannah. from yellow
fever.
Great excitement has been caused in
Alabama by the alleged discoveries of gold
in- Tallapoosa County.
a public barbecue is TO- be given at
Edgeield c. H., the a0,h inst, for tho
purpose of aiding in building Rail Road
from some point on. the Greenvile and
Columbia Rail Road naeeing through tha
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-08-23

The SouTII.--Thc Southwestern News
makes up from the census reports some
very important statistics. peculiarly inter-
estIng TO the cot,on.growing and slave
States--Soutli Carolina, Georgia, Florida,
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas,
and Arkansas. The whole erca is Co.,
lS5 square miles, of which 2l,675, ,Gs2
acres are improved land. The whole
number of slaves is l,76S, whose average
rate OF increase for the last ten years is
54 as per cent. The number of bales of
cotton made is 2,I0i,52l, averaging l,l97
ba.cs per thousand slaves. Average nun.
her of acres OF improved land per bale is
1912
These statistical view are not limited
10 the present.
The calculations are carried forward d
forty years, to 1890, will, the following re-
suit Actual number Of slaves according
to ratio Of increase in the United States
(2S,97.) 5,00l,2l9. Actual number &C.
cordng TO ratio of increase in planting
States (5i.AG) l0,295,962. Slave popula-
ton demanded by the crop l3,2ls, lis
Acres of improved land required, l6O,-
l02,539. Bales of cotton demanded by
planting STATES l5S2O.409.
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A New Grammar.

We have received from the publish.
crs, Mcssrs. DANIEL BURGESS & Co.
New York.. a new work entitled "First
Lessons.n Language or Elements of
English Grammar" by D. b. Tower,
a. NJ, and BENJAM.S r.. TWEED A. NJ.
The plan Of the work is simple and
adapted to tho understanding OF very
young scholars. After an examination
Of the contents, Of the book, we do not
hesitate in recommending it to the at
tcntion of parents and teachers as an
elementary treatise. well worth q
place in every school.
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] .ands For Sale.

TTTE offer for Sale the Plantation on
wv which Jas. Tller resided at the time
of his death, lying OH Lynchcs Creek, 20
miles cast OF Camden, in kershaw and DAr-
lingtnn Districts, containing 1000 acres.
more or less, with tolerable buildings -
200 acres cleared. Also 40 acres Bottom
Land, in cultivation. We will receive bids
for said Land until the 1st Of December
next, il not sold by that time it will lie sold
OH the Goth December, 1854, at public
sale.
Also, three other tracts Of Land. one w.
ing in the tork Of Lynchcs Creeks, con-
tanning 400 acres, and one on Black River,
in kershaW District, containing $50 acres,
more or less.
All the above named Lands will be sold
at tho late residence of Jas. Tillcr, decd;
any further information wanting, call OH the
subscribers.
+ r. TILLER anor,s
J. F.. TILLER,' ns''''S'
August %, 1854 43 st
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-08-23
The GrapesllOQ.

This celebrated clipper ship, con.
tcrning which there has been written
SO many mysterious newspaper para
graphs. arrived in New York on Wed.
ncsday, in ballast consigned to George
Law. She had on board the whole Of
her cargo OF muskets, which it appears
has not been disposed Of. There is
therefore, still thirty thousand muskets
in the market, which are destined yet
to make some loise in the world.