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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-18
NEW SPRING GOODS !

D. LALLERsTEDT, has received a
lAo his old Stand, Corner of Globe Hotel. AN
gusta, Ga, q NEW and SPLENDID Stock Of
Staple & Fancy DRY Goods,
Embracing the most elegant styles of
Grape De Pare and Twisted SILK,
Alamontes and Veretines,
Super. Super. Brocade and Plaid SILKS.
Elegant French JACONETS and Lawns.
Earston GINGIIAMS and PRINTS.
Needle worked COLLARS and CAPEs
Undersleeves and Chemczetts,
Jaconet and Swiss TRIMMING,
Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs.
Super. Paris Kid GLOVES and HOSIERY
Table DAMASk and TOWELLING,
Irish LINEN and Birds eye DIAPER.
Furniture DIMITY and PRINCES.
SIIEETINGS and SHIRTINGS, great varictv
iinnen DRILLING and COTTONADES
Striped and Checked LINEN, for children.
OSEABURGS and STRIPES,
Nnd complete assortment Of almost every article
'elonging TO the Dry Goods trade, all of which are
'hcred on the BEST POSSIBLE TERMS. TO
which he invites attention.
Augusta, March 90 Pm TO
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Executive Department.
COLUMBIA. Nav 3d 1874

COLUMBIA, I1ay Sd, 1854.
w HEREAS information has reached this De.
partlnent that on the night of the 2Sth Feb
ruary last, murder was committed in Darlington
District, upon the body Of slave named Peter, the
property of L. A. Williamson, by sun-slot wound
inflicted by VIM. L. Williamson, who has fled from
justice.
Now, to the intent that the said WM. T.. VIII.
LlAAlSON may be brought to trial and condinn
punishment, hereby offer a reward of TWO
HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS for his
delivery into any of the jas of this State. The said
williamson is about five feet eight inches in height;
well formed, sandy hair red complexion, gentleman
ly IN department, and supposed to be thirty-lour
years old.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State,
Of Columbia, this third day of May, 1854.
JOHN L. MANNING.
BENZ: PERRY, Secretary of State
May II 4t ~
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ESH ARRIVALS,

NR: A: G. TEAGUE respectfully informs
- MS friends and citizens of Edgcicid generally,
that he has just received LARGE ADDITION
10 MS already extensive Stock of fresh and genuine
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, SC.
his Drugs are carefully examined by himself and
all that are found worthless, rejected and those
that are approved may be relied on as efficient and
of uniform action
ALL of his Medicinal Compounds, Tinctures,
Pills, Ointments, &c. &c, are put up under his
own supervision and in strict accordance with the
United States Dispensatory.
From his long and extensive experience in the
practice of Medicine, he has made several Com
pounds of his own, not to be found in the Dispcnsa
tory, vn:-A Preparation for The GROUP, which
he has used extensively for eighteen Years, and re-
c"mmends with confidence a NERMlFUGE, safe
and efficient; and many other Compounds which
he makes eXtemporaneous!y to fulfil the Indications
III each particular case for which it is used.
1t would require more space than could be OBJ |
FAMED IN Newspaper TO give 4 Catalogue of the |
Dru-s, Medicines and Chemicals kept and sold by |
hlli-suhce 1t to say, lie can furnish Il Physicians
otiee COMPLETE. with Physck and Furniture
lie has added to his former Stock some of the
most reliable Vegetable extracts viz: PODOPIllL
LIN, STlLLlNGlNE, LEPTANDRlN, &c.
u Planters and families can be supplied with all
Medicines necessary in a Glmy-and when desired,
directions put up with each article.
All Of the most reputable NOSTRUAlS may be
found in his Establishment Also,
Candies, Kisses, Sugar PEulns and
Sands.
ALSO, FINE WINES AND BRANDY. ,
for Medicinal purposes
FINE EOgAgGD & g:agADg,
Perfumery Of his own and Northern nakc.
hard 10 beat
SOAPS.-A large and extensive variety.
CANDLES,-Wax,S Sperm and Adaman,ine.
Paints, Oils and Dye stufs,
WINDOW GLASS, PUTTY, vARyIsHES, SC.
BRUSHES.-Marking, Sash, Tool Paint, Grain
ing, Tooth, Nail, Flesh, Crumb, Shoe Horse and ;,
Tanners Brushes. !,
and Sable Hair large size :;
last though not least the finest lR BRCSl -
ES ever offered in the place, of various patrons p
and qualities.
Dressing and extra fine COMBS,
BUSTING BRUSHES,-An excclcnt article.
fAP ER-Fools Cap ami Letter Paper, common e
md fine.
NOTE PAPER-var;ous sizes and f:,nrv STYLES. in
Buff, Plain White and oi
Fancy Note Envelopes, Ill
INK, PENS, PENCILS AND CRAYONS, II
Osborne's American Water Caours. SC
GuEHH Elastic B;eIIs-Soll, Hollow and
Finc,-Parlur Balls for the Ladies, inviting them
to exercise within doors, when the weather s :
too nclemmcnt to be out.
Nav IS tf 1e
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Florida Lands for Sale

THE Subscriber intending to move, offers for
i sale his Lands, lying in Madison COUNTY
The Tract contains l175 Acres, more or less
500 Acres Of which is cleared and under fence.
There is a Pine Settlement on the Tract. bayino
good Dwelling with Seven Rooms, and all neccs,
sary improvements, such as Stables, Barns, Crib.
Gin House and Screw, Negro Houses, &c.
Persons who call soon can get BARGAIN.
o. Terms made easy
Feb IS If
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TO TRAVELLERS !
New Line of Stages!

THIS Line leaves AUGUSTA every Monday.
Il wednesday and Friday morning at s o'clock.
via Edge6cld c. II. to Nmcty-Six Depot, where
Passengers take the Cars of the Greenyille g. Co.
lumbia Rail Road to Ncwbcrry, Abbcvillc, Ander-
son and Grcenyie.
Leave NENETY-SIX DEPOT on TUESDAYS.
Thursdays and Saturdays upon the arrival of the
Down Passenger Train and arrive in Augusta tho
same day. r. DUGLASS & Co.
Proprietors
April is, 1854. I'm IA
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Hamburg, April 10. 1854.
SheriGf7s Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
RY Virtue Of writ of Fieri Facias to me-
- directed, | shall proceed to sell at Edge
held Court House, on The first Monday in
June next, the following property in the fol-
lowing case, viz:
Thomas II. Marshal g. Son VS.. Henry Luther,
the Defendants right, title and interest in a
lease from the GranitevIe Company in tho
Saw Mill and Lands on Bridge Creek, known
as Luther's Mill. The purchaser to be subject
to the payment Of a balance of Rent due said
Company.
Terms Cash.
May 4 st ,s
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VARIETY STORE"
155 BROAD Street, Augusta, Geo.

r A; GURLEY, Dealer in
ce Housckecpers Hardware, Table Cutlery,
Spoons, Croekery, Tin, Wood and Willow Ware,
roekGt I,:' ana Fen Knives, Razors and Scissors,
I p1rt Monies, Purses, Pins aud Needles,
Musical Instruments,
Fishing Tackle, Toys Of all kinds,
Gloves, Hosiery, Suspenders and Fancy Goods
generally
E2Y All Goods are warranted to be what thcy
are represented and will be sold as low as can be-
purchased in the City.
The patronage of the public is most respectfully
solicited. Sign "VARIErY SToRE!''
Augusta. Mar % If ~
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Particular Notice,

10 The Stockholders of The Edgefcld Odd.
tell0~s' and Masonic Building Associia-
tion:
GENTLEMEN: Our Building is commenced, and
from the energy displayed by the Workmen, we
may soon expect to see it above the surface.
A payment will soon be due the Contractors
:. You will therefore please pay in to j. B. SULLIVAN.
treasurer, your Second lnstalment of 10 per cent,
as early as possible
MIR. a. RAMSEY is the authorized Agent of the
company, to receive lnstIlInents and take additional
Stock. Please take due notice and govern vour.
selves accordingly.
A. G. TEAGUE, Pres't.
r0O SS If
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-18
For Congress-,

Mr.. EDITOR PLEASE announce Hon. p S
BROOKS as Candidate for reelection to repre-
sent the Fourth Congressional District consisting
Edgefeld, Abbcville, Laurens, Newberry and Lex
ington, in the next Congress, which election will
be held in October next, and thereby greatly OBJ
lige MANY FRIENDS.
IS The Friends of COL A. C. DARLINGTON
respectfully announce him US Candidate to repre-
sent the 4th Congressional District, at the election
in October next.
sEy" Hon. J. P CARROLL is respectfully
announced by his friends as candidate for re-clec-
tion to the State Senate. at the ensuing election.
CB~ TnE Friends of Maj. TlLLMAN WAT
son, respectfully nominate him as candidate for
scat in the State Senate at the next election.
E5Y The Friends of Dr. H. R. Cook respectfullv
him Candidate for a Seat in the pe,,
llouse of Representatives.
eY- THE Friends of W. C. MORAGNE, ESQ.
announce him as candidate for Seat
the House Of Representatives at the next election
sS" THE Friends of Mr.. WADE HOLSTEIN, !
nominate him a candidate for Seat in the
louise of Representatives at the next election.
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Hamburg. May |
Rattle "A Bargain to be had


IENHE Undersigned having determined to remove
i to Columbia, offers to RAFFTE his RESI-
DENCE in Edgefcld Village. The house is one OF
:he most beautiful and conveniently arranged per-
haps in the up-coun;ry, built according 10 modern
Architecture. The entire interior is of thrce-coai
pasiering, hard finish. In front is a Lawn of four
acres, interspcrsed with ShruJbcry and Roses of the
most beautiful and rarcst kinds, with about one
hundred acres of back grounds, Of which about
seventy acres are in woodland, all of which is en-
closed, and in the highest state of improvemcnt
The Terms will be accommodating and posses
sion given Immediately.
The above elegant property, which cost upwards
of S!2,OOo, the Subscriber proposes to Rattle at
$4,000, as soon rs the chances are taken
10 TICKETS ONE DOLLAR, to be had at
Sir. NJ LEGEscuuLrs Edgcfeld C. L., and Nlessrs
MARCH IL SHARP, Columbia, S. &.
The fortunate winner will be taxed the incidental
expenses of the Rattle.
W. A. HARRIS.
May 4, If l6
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EDGEFIELD COLLEGIATE
INSTITUTE
FOR YOUNG LADIES
-~-~~~-~~~-~-~~<~-~>~->~~---
rev. C. A. EAYM6SNEl. Eort1,ct,,nl \


50 PurILs HAVE ENTERED SINCE 18TH OF JAx'Y.
TNIIE SUMNER Session will commence on
i Monday, April 2ith.
The Acalenical building consisting nf eight
eommodnus Rooms is finely furnished with every
thing necessary t" secure the most rapid ADVANCE
ment Of the Pupils. In this respect we do not think
greater advantages can be anywhere enjoyed The
prescribed course Of Studies is 50 arranged that if
! The Pupils remain long enough mt the Institution to
pursue it regularly, they can hardly fail Of acquiring
liberal and finished education; and in the Extra
course thorough knowledge of the fine arts
Pupils can enter at any time, and if near the
middle or close Of the Scssicn, are charged but
from the time Of entrance. a Il such deductions
however date from the close of the second week of
that Session Loss of time from sickness if uf more
than two weeks is also deducted.
The Rates Of Tuition conforned to those of
other Institutions Of the same grade. Payments arc
tu be made at the close of cach Session. The fol.
lowing list includes all
Expenses per Session of IA Weeks.
Collegiate Department. cnt..............SI5 90
Ncaucfnlc 90 ...............l2 II 0O
Primary do -. 81 90 and S. 90
Pupils using The Philosophical Apparatus, are
charged Extra So 90 per Session. And all Pupils
are charged so cts cach aSession for contingencies.
Extra Branches.
Niusc. ..................SlS 90
teheh. ................ QU
Drawing. 90
~, Uh running. .......... ........ Is 90
There is no Charge for use of Piano. Pupils prac-
tlrng Mt the Institute are however charged ST. each
Session, to pay for keeping the Pianos in tune.
Board, with washing, lights and fuel $40 per
month"; ~
There are no other extra charges, except for
Books and Music Sold
p. T. MINIS,
S. +. GOODE, :
4. PENN, Trustees !
G. A. ADDISON,
a. SlNlklNS. ,
April If 10
Fresh Flour. f
JUST received 5000 Lbs. GOOD COUNTRY
y FLOUR, in Sacks. and for sale by
G. L. PENN, Agent.
ADril .f 70
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Hampton's Shop

ke-opened, at the foot Of the hill, Immediately
4 at the entrance of the Plank Road into Main
street, and nearly opposite Mr. Wits residence.
lie Shoes Horses, makes Plows, Irons Wagons,
mends Waffle Irons, Lays Axes, and does various
other things after the old style. lie has adopted
many of the modern improvements, in fact all OF
them except that Of sighting his work.
And he humbly asks call
Jan III tf Eo
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-18
SEQ Reward.

ID ANYWAY from the Subscriber on the Ttb
1O March past, a Negro man named MARCH
Said March is five feet ten inches high, of rather
dark complexion and sharp features, and limps from
having had leg broken. He speaks rather slowly.
The Subscriber purchased him on Sale.day in
March at Sherff's SALE Before he reached his
house with him, the negro ran away, and has not
been seen or heard of since. He is said to have a
wife at DIR. BRADFoap's, Beach Island, and may be
lurking about that vicinity.
The above reward will be given for his appre-
hension and delivery at the Jail of Edgefeld Dis
trict. ". r. dorm
May 4 tf l5
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House and Sign Painting !
Notice This---Glenn Springs.

EOERSONS desiring to retreat for the Summer
Il to this weknown WATERING PLACE,
are informed that cottages will be fitted up for
their accommodation either with or without furni-
turc. In order to secure one, application must be
made ut once to the Rev. Z. 4. WAGNER, on
the premises.
Nav i 4t 1c
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Notice.

NOdlCc.
"A LIZ Persons indebted to the Estate of Warren
IN F. Winn, decd, are earnestly solicited to
make payment forthwith, and those having demands
against said Estate will please render them in inn.
medmtely. JEREMIAH SEIGLER, Ex'or.
Nov 9 6m AZ
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Edgefeld & Cheatham Plank R,

white Lead, LfRsecd Oil.
LAMP OIL, MEATS FOOT OIL and TAN.
NEliS OIL, for sale next door to SULLIrAv's
. R. T. MINIS.
aug 24 IF 80
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Curryton Acad e. mics,
MALE AND FEMALE.

REV. w. IL. CHRISTY, PRINCIPAL.
MIR. PICkENS BUTLER, MRs. CHRISTIE and
Miss SARAH GETZEN, ASSISTANTS.
PROF. +. SOFGE, INSTRUCTOR IN Music.
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Z" mo, We Fishcruancn.,, >,

mo, We Fishcrmcn.v
I UST Received direct from the Manufacturer
~ FISHING TACKLE of all kinds, consisting o
Limerick and Kirby Hooks, all sizes,
Flax, Grass, Cotton and Silk Lines,
Tackle Cases furnished complete,
Walking Cane Rods and Fishing Seats,
Nets, Floats, Gutta Percha Bait,
Yankee Doodle SnaP-IIooks, Bait Boxes, &c.
:" Let those now fish who never fished before.
And those who always fshed, now fish the more.n
The Tackle can be had at the "vAnrrrY SroRE.n
j. A. GURLEY.
Augusta, Mar 90 If IN
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CAR EsE "A g. e $!
10 Gaovygga
C A r n I q G 81 M A x ER,
CAMPBELL STREET,
Near the Georgia Rail Road Depot,
AU9D59Ao 9Aoo

AU9U59Ao 9Aao
VTTILL build to order all kinds of light CAR.
w RIAGES, WAGONS, BUGGIES, &c,
on the most accommodating terms, and will keep
on hand small stock Of the above articles, which
he will as sell low, or lower than any other shop in
the city.
NJ REPAIRING done at short notice and on
the most reasonable terms.
N. B,-A small Stock of Buggies, Harness,
Umbrellas, &C., will be kept on hand by Mr.. F. Nj.
NICHOLAS Agent, at Edgcfed c. II.
May 4, "in Ib
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A C 4 2 D.
Elgefe!d c. IT,, May II
ESHco2r ! Bacon i!

A LARGE Supply of GOOD BACON, jrst
\ received, aud offered for sale at REDUCED PnI-
CHS by L. ROOT
May III If II
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-18

WE are now receiving our SPRING AND
w SUMMER supplies of
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1854-05-18
MIS- CELLANE OUS

ARTIFICIAL PRoPAGATToN OF FISH,
The Perth correspondent Of Glasgow
paper thus describes the Matching Of fish
In the Tay:-"We were furnished with
Qua nearly Clipped, and by means of q
glass vessel, with water, and q few worst
ed threads acting As syphon, enabling
IL to keep up constant supply Of fresh
water, We were gratifed by observing
thu little creature bursting the shell. As
"a the hen chick, The head is the first
part that l. freed, and after few strug-
gles the shell il entirely thrown of. The
appearance Of the fish at this stage Of IT'S
beingis very interesting. The future 6sh
is mere line with a larg ead, having
very Comment and larg es. Along
the belly Of the FISH, from the gills down.
wards, 10 suspended . bag Of heart
shape, and out Of all proportion to the
size Of the fish. This bag contains the
heart, &c., part Of the yolk Of the egg
(for still nourishiug the fish. and Is com
posed Of = very delicate aud qsite trgns-
parent membrane. Blood vessels are
spread like net work over its surface,
and the crimson tinge Of blood gives the
fry areddish appearance. Every pulsa-
ton may be seen, and the small pectoral
fms, which are constant in motion. The
yolk remaining in this bag is gradually
absorbed, but we cannot say as yet how
many days elapse from the chipping of
the shell till this takes place. but we
shall know in few days. The little
creature il very nimble, but, owing to the
size Of the bag, il swims on its side
We can easily see from the helplessness
of this little animal how il is preyed on at
this stage of It's existance by the fish in
the river, and even by its own species.
In France the Ova have been Matched in
so days, but at Perth, owing to the water
being kept at an even temperature, it has
taken place in 80 days.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1854-05-18
Notice TO Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the
lV subscriber han obtained from the
Orphans Court Of Saint Mary's county
in Maryland letters of administration on
the personal estate of John Lewis Mil
lard, late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the said
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit
the same with the proper vouchers there
of, to the subscriber, on or before the
30th day Of November next, otherwise
they may be excluded by law from all
benefit Of the said estate. Given under
my hand this 18th day of May, 1854.
HENRY SOTHORON, .ddm'r.
May 18th, 1S54-.4w.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1854-05-18

THE HERO OF CHRpuLrEpRc.-We
have noticed that several papers have
announced the marriage of Gen. Persifer
+. Smith (the gallant officer who planned
the battle and commanded at Chepulte-
pec) with Mrs. Armstrong. the widow Of
Major +. w. Armstrong, a son of the la
mented General Robert Armstrong, late
publisher and proprietor of the Union
This il mistake. Major Armstrong was
the brother, not the son, of the late Gen.
eral. Mr.. J. N. Armstrong, son of the
General. married sister of the lady who
was recently united in wedlock 10 Gen.
Smith. ]. ". Armstrong 10 still living,
and was, when last heard from by bis
friends in this city, in good health. The
maiden name Of these ladies was Willard
and they were originally from Leonard
town, Maryland.-Wa skiagtcn Unisn.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1854-05-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
LIZ scribers have obtained from the
Orphans Court Of Saint Mays county
in Maryland. letters of administration On
the personal estate of Thomas Shadrsch.
late of st. Mary's county deceased. All
persons having claims against the said
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit
the same, with the proper vouchers there
of, to the subscribers, on or before the
3Oth day Of November next, otherwise
they may be excluded by law from all
benefit of the said estate. Given under
our hands this 18th day of May. 1854. 4.
THOMAS Nc. SHADRACH, ,
JOHN SHADRACH, 'o@ ""s
May 18th, 1854--4w.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1854-05-18

SUBMARINE NAvTcATloN.-The great
invention of the day-the submarine
navigation Of DIR. Payerne-is about to
be put IN practice at Cheerbourg, the
company purchasing the invention hav-
ing volunteered to clean that harbor free
Of expense to the government. The Sc
cret consists IA the discovery of means
whereby artificial air may. be produced
in sufficient quantity to enable crew of
fourteen men to breathe freely beneath
the water for the space Of four hours
a curious experiment has already been
made ct Marseilles, where DR.. Payerne,
in company with three sailors, went to
tho bottom In the presence Of hundreds
OF spectators, and rose ct considerable
distance, and climbed the portfolios of a
man-of-war, without being perceived by
the crew. Many experiments are about
to be tried of the efficacy Of this novel
means Of attack. A submarine feet Ut
.EnAn hnAA=- s.A1ls tuzS S,S,Ists.i--.--.--- --@
twenty men, is already talked of as be-
ing about to DO organized for the Black
Sea. It seems that no intimatlon what
ever is given by the slightest rufie on
the surface Of the approach of one of
these vessels. The apparatus invented
by DR.. PsJerne enables the wearer, more
over, to move about with ease at the bot
tom Of rthe sea, and great anticipations
are formed of the immense benefit to be
derived in submarine history from the
adoption of this new method of becom-
ing acquainted with the hitherto un-
known mystery Of the ocean. However,
il 10 not Q bad reflection Of the spirit Of
the age in which we live to remark, that
the first application Of this tremendous
power, which should take rank with the
electric telegraph a. proof of the won
drous perseverance, and ingenuity of man,
has been made use Of for the supply si
oysters from Granville for the kalles OF
Paris.-PGis Correspondent Of Tie Lon
don satlas. BEST
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1854-05-18

We are indebted to the publisher of
Godey's Lady's Book, Philadelphia, for
the regular monthly receipt of his
charming periodical. We say charming.
because the ladies, for whose benefit it 10
published, Justly unite in so pronouncing
it. In the beauty of the sngraviugs and
illustrations, in the publication of both
pleasant and profitable matter, and above
all in untiring and successful efforts to
inculcats correct and refined taste in
all that appertains to woman, this maya
zine is without superior.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1854-05-18

EAIR.-The Ladies of st. Thomas
- congregation intend holding Fair.
at the office Of Gerard w. Grain, ESQ,
in Port Tobacco, for the benefit of the
Church, during the approaching MAY
Court. The Fair will open on MON.
DAY, the 22d instant, the FIRST day OF
the Court, and continue open during the
three succeeding days. During the con.
tinuancs Of the Fair DINNER will be
served up in the incest style and CON.
slstlng OF all the Injuries Of the season,
every day, at DIR. p. Davis's Hotel, by
the Ladies for the comfort and enjoy.
ment Of the patrons and visitors of the
Fair. Meantime, TEA PARTY win
be gwen on Tuesday evening, the Sec
ond day Of Court, at Mr. p. Davis's Ho-
tel for the entertainment and amusement
OF such persons as may be pleased 10 IA
vor them with sheir company. For this
party the most choice music will b pro-
vlded, and all other things which good
taste and refinement may suggest an
calculated to promote pleasant and virtu.
ous recreation and hilarity.
Tickets for the Party can be had at
DIR. T: Davis's Office. Price, $3; and
each ticket will admit one rentleman
and two ladies'.
as the finest touches and most exquisite
thrills OF human enjoyment are derived
from rningling virtuous ends and aims
with pleasant and seasonable amuse-
ment and recreation, and these all har-
msnize IN the arrangements proposed by
these Ladies, they expect, and IT d
hoped they will meet with a liberal and
very general patronage, a. well for citi-
zens Of the county a. from straneefs
who may visit Port Tobacco during thu
session of the Court,
May II, iS5z-tf.