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The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11
Reasons for Risibilisy.
By O. w. HOLMES.

Sweet coz. I'm happy when can,
I'm merry while may,
For life's at most narrow span,
At best winters day.
If care should make sunbeam wear
A brighter, warmer hue,
The evening star shine out more fair,
The blue sky look more blue,
Then | should be Drawer man-
But since It's not the way,
Sweet coz I'm happy when l can,
And merry when ! may
If sighs could make us sin the less,
Perchance | were not glad
If mourning were the sage's dress,
My garb should then be sad
But since the angels wings are white,
And even the young saints smile
Since virtue wears a brow of light,
And vice robe of guile
Since laughter is not under ban,
Nor gladness clad in grey
Sweet coz. Pm happy when l can,
And merry when | may
Pve seen bishop dance and reel,
And sinner fast and pray,
A knave at the top of fortunes wheel,
A good man cast away
Wine | have seen your grave ones quaff,
Might set your fleet afoat,
But | never heard "A hearty laugh
From out villains throat
And | never knew nirthful man
Make sad Il young maids day
So, coz I'm happy when can,
And merry when | may
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DRS. PAINE & BEERS
Of Sam Francisco.

Have THE PLEASURE TO ANNOUNCE
II IL that one of their firm will visit this place
once in two or three months, and will remain
for few days only at H. w. Hubbard's, Shasta
City, who will receive all ORDERS and give all
information as to the time of their arrival where
they will be happy to receive all calls in their
profession. Having, during an extensive prac-
tlce OF fourteen years, made many improve
ments in the Dental Art, and assisted materially
i'll bringing it TO its present high state of perfec
ton they feel warranted in saying to all those
wishing Dental operations performed the
teeth, or artificial teeth Inserted, on fine gold
plate, that their work cannot be excelled in the
United States Terms moderate. Consultations
free.
N. b. To THE PRoFEssIc- FoR SALE.-At
office, Masonic Hall, Montgomery street,
opposite Lecount & Strong may be found a
large assortment of Incorruptable Teeth, Gold
and Tin Foil, Dental Instruments, &c. Off
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ET- AS for the rats, said Mrs. Partnston, as
she missed several slices of cake, the Disappear
ance of which she imputed to them, +" it amt no
use to try to get rid of 'em. They rather like
the vermin anecdote, and even chlorosive sup
plement, they don't even make up face at it.
1t must be the rats, continued she ughtfulfy,
and took large thumb and finger full Of rapee,
to help her deliberation ''t can't be Isaac that
took the cake, because he's a perfect prodiga of
virtue, and wouldn't deceive me so. for mi ght
leave houseful of bread with him, and he
wouldn't touch it," Ike sat there demurely,
with his right foot upon his left knee, thinking
what capital sun-glass eye of the old lady IS
specs would make, while trace of crums was
visible about his mouth. 1t is feared that even
chloroslve supplement, nor anything weaker
than a paddock, will save Mrs. Partington S
cake
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SIT. CHARLES HOTEL,
= THE SUBSC RIDERS s..
I'LL have the pleasure of announce -


Msiiil have the pleasure of announce qaA.
--l".A- ing to the pdbic that this ---D-g
well known establishment, Phoenix like. has
arisen from the ashes. and is now in every re-
spect better prepared for the accommodation
of patrons than ever before. The entire
tabshment is new, from the kitchen to the gar
ret, and everything is in apple-pie order. In
deed, the st. Charles is fitted up with great cost
in style OF elegance not surpassed, even ill the
lower cities
Having satisfactorily served the public in this
capacity longer than any persons i'll our midst,
we have no hesitation In assuring the perma-
nent well as transient public. that we are pre-
pared to give them every comfort usually obtain
able at a first rate hotel. Our rooms are airy
and elegant, and supplied with clean aud com
Portable beds. The table is ever loaded with
every thing choice that can be procured in the
market. The bar is constantly furnished with
every variety OF the very best liquors and cigars.
The utmost pains taken to procure the very
best cooks, the most attentive servants and at
tendants and in short no effort spared to render
the st. Charles worthy OF its high reputation,
aud the liberal patronage bestowed upon it,
There is also the ST. Charles Corral attached
to the establishment. always supplied with good
pure spring water, and all abundance Of hay
aud barley for animals.
GUS. GROTEFEND G co.
Shasta, August ., 1876. aul3ti
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CALIFORNIA FLOUR.

LNITCH & cos MILLS. HENRY S. FITCH,
Il ESQ. Dear Sir: We congratulate you in
having succeeded in manufacturing superior
article of Flour at your own mills in Happy Val
ley. The samples sent us we have given fair
trial, and find it pure article, and find it equal
to any of the New York fancy brands l ever
used in New York city; and most cheer
fully recommend it to the public beautiful
Family Flour being extra white and sweet, with
proper strength; and as long as you continue
careful i'll the selection of your wheat, and
the manufacturing of the same, we shall contin-
ue to remain your patrons, it being far superior
to either Gallego or Haxall mills Truly yours,
HALEY & THOMPSON,
n26-ln Railroad Bakery, Long Wharf.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

E5 The following notice vi EiiIots Indian
Bible, occurs in the opening chapter of " No
nantum and Natick." There is something sad
in the simple statement:
Three miles off, of the shelves in the
College Library at Cambridge, is dark, ancient
book, thick and square, and of an odd look, as if
it did not belong to the present generation of
books. And it does not. 1t was made for a
people who have passed away from earth, and
no living man can now read and understand it.
Its title is mamuae Wunnectupanatamwe Up
Biblum God Naneeswe Nukknone Testament
kak wonk Wusku Testament
All passed away, and no living man can read
the book But the eternal record bears witness
of the fruit that has grown from that seed, plant
ed with so much care and watered with cease
less solcitude
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A SAD PIcTURE.-The New York Mirror thus
tfeelingly aludes to the occupants of the pr' s.
lential mansion few brief years ago: "Ohly
daughter (the widow of Col. Bliss) of the vic
tor OF Buena Vista, of all his family who occu-
pied the ''White House,, is left What a start
hing change! Then, all was life; the proudest
aspirations that could fire mortal heart were
tulhlled. General Taylor and his wife and Col.
BLISS then lived; their present honored and hap
py, their past glorious, and their future bright.
They are all dead One link of the loving and
beloved circle of that family group, which
the eyes of the nation rested with sht, re-
mains She is, indeed, widowed and orphaned
millions will share, though they may not
tighten her grief"
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Rules for Lady Printers.
l. Must be at the office whenever requires

L. Must be at the once whenever required.
2. No reading of motto papers or love stories
during working hours
g. No "hand" shall be allowed to have her
beau at the office to see her set type at any
time.
A. No matter how gifted hand may be at ma
king pies at home, if she make pi in the office,
she shall be compelled to assortit.
S. No "hand" shall sit in the office longer
than to procure copy, unless requested by the
editor
6. No attempting to kiss the editor for the
sake of clean copy" He will use his prerog-
ative to kiss or scold all hands, as occasion may
require.
7. Ladies who bring their dinner shall not
make dining saloon of the sanctum, nor use
proof-paper for table-cloth.
8. Any lady hand" about to emigrate to the
State of Matrimony, shall give at least one
months notice, that her place may be supplied
by another
g. No married woman will be allowed to
work in this office, provided it be known.
10. No lady will be allowed to laugh at the
motion of another while engaged at the case.
III. No smoking. chewing, or dram drinking
allowed in the office
-. No gossipping, quarrellng, pulling of
hair, Sassing scratching of faces, nor singing
love songs during working hours and no lady
shall have free admission to, or orders for the
unless accompanied by gentleman.
CALIFORNIA LovE-LETTER.-" l would that
my pen were dipped in the deyes of the rain
bow, plucked from the wing of an angel, that
might expect to pain the burning brightness of
that flame which thy thrilling eloquence hath
enkindled. Thou soft moonlight of sentiment,
soft soap of consistency, thy voice is as gentle
as the first stirring of infants dream, as me-
lodioas IN mine ears the braying of mule; !;
thy step as light the sylvan footed zephyr
that famed with the wing of perfume the gable
end OF Paradise. Thy eyes are brillants stolen
from the serphs; thy lips are as vivid rose
buds, moistened with the dews of affection:
thy words are as drops of amber; thy teeth are
like unto snow set in a verbanna bed. Oh !
sweet spirit of camphor, double-distilled essencs
OF hartshorn. Sourkrout of all my hopes, apple
sauce Of my thoughts, butternilk catsup OF my
fancy, tiger OF my innocence, butter of perfec-
ton, logwood of melody; thou art the gin aud
fancy of my dreams, the brandysmash Of my
waplng visions, and Santa Cruz of my recollec
tIons Thou art harmless as leopard, or
creased streak of lightning churned to consis
tency i'll the milky whey. Thou art innocent
as tiger, handsome an elephant, mellodious
as a lion, Oh. onion of my soul, picked pump
KIN OF my affections, preserved crab of the gar
den of Smiths Island where desperate love
dwels"
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11
LIVERY AND SALE STABLE.

- PERSONS WISHING TO HIRE OR
~ purchase frst-rate riding horses or
mules. are informed that the undersigned al
ways keep on hand, at their stables, nearly
opposite the St. Charles Hotel, Main street,
Shasta, full collection of just such animals and
none others. Indeed, they fatter themselves
that their stock, for elegance Of appearance,
travelling condition, powers of locomotion and
endurance, and other requisites, cannot be sur
passed in this part Of the State.
They are also prepared at all times, to pur-
chase horses and mules, and persons wishing to
dispose of the same, may do well to give them a
call before selling.
COX g. WALSH.
Shasta. July Is. 1853. jy16H
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HORSE MARKET AND LIVERY
STARLE.

a THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS
TSS7 leave to announce to his old Gus 7N
81. Ne toners and the public generally, .IN-
that his arrangements are now completed TO have
ALWAYS on hand, Horses and Mules for hire Oh
sale and trusts that by strict attention to busi-
ness to merit continuance of the liberal patron
age hitherto bestowed on him.
Horses and Mules bought and sold on COM
mission.
Auction sales of stock daily.
Those wishing to sell or purchase stock will
find it to their advantage to call at the Stock
Market JAMES LOAG,
Shasta March 10 1853 Auctioneer.
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WHAT Is A LETTER This question is ans
wered by poet thus happily
What Is a letter. Let affection tell
tongue that speaks for these who absent
dwell
A silent language uttered to the eve,
Which envlous distance would in vain deny
A link to bind where circumstances part,
nerve of feeling stretched from heart to heart
Formed to convey like an electric chain,
The mystic lesh--the lightning OF the brain
And thrill al once, through its remotest link,
1he iLrob of passion by a drop Of ink.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

GLASS EGGs.-At Slane's Glass Works. in
South Boston, glass blower is employed in ma
king glass eggs, by the hundreds. These eggs
are made in exact imitation of real eggs, and are
used by those keeping fowls, as nest eggs. The
workman was fulfilling order for $500 dozen.
He could. with ease blow 100 an hour-a rate
which poor biddy would find it hard TO equal.
FRED. DOUGLASS AND GARRisoN-These Two
renowned Abolition leaders are Just now Ell gag
ed in waging a bitter and ferocious warfare
against each other. Douglass claims 10 be be.
lever in the Christian religion. and denounces
Garrison and his infidel associates in severe
but just terms
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

LNITCH & CO., Agents for the sale of the
Il Happy Valley Mills Flour, near Front are
prepared to furnish $50 barrels of this cecbra-
ted Flour daily, in quarter sacks. This Flour is
equal, If not superior, to any Flour III the mar
ket and we have testimonials from the best ba-
kers in San Francisco. and the country, that it
surpasses Gallego and Haxall
III, s, FITCH OCT.yIFy HooGe
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11
DAGuERREOTYPEs.

r RUTH, DAGUERREOTYPE ARTIST, st.
- . Charles Hotel, Shasta is now prepared to
put up Daugerreotypes in every variety of style.
Pictures neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings,
Watch Seals, &c. Persons wishing to secure
good life like pictures, will please call soon.-
Likenesscs taken in all kinds of weather. and
satisfaction guaranteed
Oct
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

~ The accepted and betrothed lover has lost
the widest charms of his maiden in her accep-
| tance of him. She was heaven whilst he pur-
sued her a star-she cannot be heaven If she
stoops 10 such 4 one as he.-EmersoD.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

- THE well known Steamer
,EIssssgessz=s=i ORIENT, A. d. CARPESTER, Mas
ter, will leave San Francisco every Monday and
Thursday evening, for Cousa returning, will
leave Colusa for San Francisco every Wednes-
day and Saturday morning.
The Orient has recently undergone thorough
repairs, and for comfort and safety, both for
passengers and freight, is not excelled by any
boat in the trade.
AGENTs.--F. SLEEPER,
Clay Street Wharf, San Francisco;
CHARLES SPALDING,
au27 I'm Colusa.
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CURTIss & HUGHES,

- ESTIMATES, PLANS, ANDm
specifications ON all kinds of bull "a
AAz=Adings bridges, mills, &c. Furni-
ture and sash of all kinds on hand and made to
order. Turning and job work of all kinds done
to order and on short notice. Wagons repaired
with good timber. Toms, rockers and sluices
always on hand.
All orders in our line promptly attended to.
Shop at the head Of Main street. Shasta.
P. j. CURTISS. VIM. s. HUGHES.
Dec. II, 1853.
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BURTON g. MCCARTHY,
Wholesale Dealers i'm

GROCERIES, LIQUORS, PROVISIONS,
VI Flour Grain, California Produce and gen.
eral merchandise, No. 125, street, one door
west of Fifth. Sacramento.
Dec "a 1853 linz
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TO THE PUBLIC,

II HAVE THIS DAY APPOINTED WIN. p.
IL Daingerfield, Esq, my agent and attorney,
to attend to all business for me in my absence
JOHN E. WILKINSON.
Shasta, April 90, 1888. ap30f
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COLUSA AND SHASTA FREIGHT
REDUCED.
sT~A ON AND AFTER THURSDAY
ssszazzsz.=ss Dec. 8, freight will be taken from
San Francisco to Colusa for SIS per ton, on
steamers
WILSON G. HUNT, CONFIDENCE,
NEW WORLD, ANTELOPE.
Connecting at Sacramento with light draught
steamers. Dec. IL, 1858. If
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BARTON & sNAvELY.

CARPENTERS AND BULDEPS
Estimates and specifications made on all kinds
of buildings. Jobbng done at the shortest no.
tice Also, Rockers Toms and Sluices always
OH hand and made to order.
NIB Seasoned lumber always on hand.
LIVINGSTON BARTON. URIAH b. SyAvELY.
marl2u Shasta City.
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SUMMONS.

Shasta. July IS, 1853.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-07
TODAY
A NEWSPAPER FOR THE TIMES.

THO meet the demands OF the reform, and in compliance with
l. the urgent entreatcs Of many Temperance men, the subscriber
has determined 20 publish his paper. from and alter the .3IhSof
April, at the low price Of ONE DOLLAR PER hNNUM. TO DO
cral other important changes In the Journal heretofore known az The
SOUTHERN ERA. Among these ~, d change ol name i sIlEht Z
ducion Of The size Of the sheet, and a substitution OF Il smaller type,
SO az 10 give the same amount OF reading matter IN o smaller cun'
pass. Along with these changes, there Will be such moulhGallohs IN
The conduct OF the journal. as to render it acceptable 70 al who Q
sire o be informed Of Pa-rioS events. The reatons which inauSeu
the change Of the name Of The paper, and the motives which leo o
the adoption OF a title so singular, as To-Day, Will De given In me
fret number Of the new issue.
The paper will be devoted 10 the advocacy OF the Temperance Re-
form, and especially TO that phase Of this great movement. WHICH,
looks 10 the repeal Of the License Law, and the total prohibition Of
IN. trafi in liquors. The Editor is more than ever oil the opinion,
that such a PAPER extensively circulated III virginia IL ile efeat
wan, of the times, and SO far az he may be able, ae Will give MS rca'
ali the other Sts,es oil lns Union. Other subjects will receive u due
share Of attention. Select literature will DC given general sum,
mary Of news, correct and full reports OF the Markets oi Richmond
and the chief Northern Cities and all Information that Is usually
sought in the columns Of a weekly jou:nal. Indeed, IL Is the rbt'
nose of the Editor 10 discus, calmly all topics not sec:srlan. and cS'
pecially TO LABOR iot 'e oe'e'oF"''"'" LIZ '"e
and the South.
Payments in advance will be the i%nvansble rule OF the ohhce.
With this explanation Of his intentions, the SUBSCRIBER commits
himself TO his work, aud earnestly requests all temperance men, anu
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Persons sending money should write plainly tho name oil The per
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The naDe. ia 10 he sent. Postage should De paid on all letters Pa
ners'w which have heretofore honored US With an exchange will please
continue that favor, and will receive our Harrnest thanks by giving
tis nrosnec,us a few insertions. Especially do We ask Of our Vr.
ibey NAV be disposed TO grant, and any paper VIA which we do NOT
now exchange. will recsiye our WsracSs acknowledgements Tor a
similar act OF Kindness, r
April5, y. a. SlNNDINANL.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
JULLiEN'S CONCERTS.
METROPOLITAN HALL.

A oLlEAN HALLE
GRAND EXTRA NIGHT.
kNRiDAi, APRIL 7, lSi, by particular desire, the whole rf the
l. incidental descriptive music 10 Shakspeare's
MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM,
Which WAS performed with tho greatest success at the Mendelsso hn
Festival IN Now York. Including The following pieces:
T. oVerture-A poetlcnl description Of The chief Incidents eG hat
celebrated Dramatic Poem. CThis remarkable work was ,hS hrst
which gained Tor the Composer his European reputa,ion)
2. Scherzo-Descriptive Of the Assembly Of Obercn and 1a,ania,
the King and Queen OF the Fairies, with their attendant Spirus for
The purpose oil consultation.
3. lnterlude in Il MISUNDERSTANDING OF Iiermione seeking Lysan-
der in the Obscuri,y Of tile wood.
!. Comic March Of Bottom, Quinuce, Snug, and others, proceed
ms to their Dramatic rcpreso. ,a:ion-ihe CHARACTERISTIC. Oreiiurc to
the Mock Drama OF" Pyramus and Thisbc'
the wood.
6. The Grand Wedding March.
Grand Secna-From "Robertl e Diable," Meyorbeor.
MADLLE ANNA ZERR.
vslse-"FarswOli valse." or
Composed expressly for these Concerts by NJ. julien, with sulos by
Herr KoeniG.
Solo oboe-"Lu Somnambula,' LaNigus.
1.-THE AMERICAN"
Grand Operatie Selection and Fantasia. hsJcroecr.
From the Operaoi
=, arranged Nv " ,,,r. LES Els I MhGg VI So csI.nra Solo perforu,.rs.
MN. LAvlGNE, S. HUGHES and SCliREURs.
Ballad tive been Roaming, ,cnD Horn
THE BROTHERS MoLLENnAuERS
Polka-"The Kalydid," or Souvenirs OF Castle Garden in Au.
tumn, Julien,
Solo-Clarlonet, wuilIs.
NJ wUlLLE.
Polka-Tho Sleigh Polka" Julien.
NJ. JULIEN, Conductor.
cents extrs.
Doors open at seven; Concert to commence al eighto'clock.H
Tickets 10 be had al The Book Store OF Mr.. J Woodhouse, Shcre
seats may be secured; also, at The Music Store OF MIR. P. II. Taylor.
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MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA.

4 r a meeting OF the Board OF NIaIcrs, held at the College on The
n lTh day Oi March, 1851, the following resolution ws adopted
Resolved. That the Board will, On the 18th day Of May. proceed Il
Gil Tic Chair of Matcria Melica and Therapeutics and that Of The In
.;itut.. Of Medicine ard Medical Jurisprudence and that notice
t,-rcui br given through sucll Medical Journals and newspapers
and IN sucb uihrr mode as the President ofthc board may deem proper
Resolved further, That all applications and testimonials IN reier
IN nn,ri nj yisitors. TIEO. p. MAYO. NJ D.,
Secretary Of The Board, Richmond, Va.
Norfolk Beacon and Argus, Alexandria Gazette and Sentinel
Wlr.iIus Into Icncer ard Times. Fredericksburg News aud Herald
Winchester Republican and Vneinian, Charlottesville Advocate an'
R.nubIicur. S,ailnton Spectator and rlndica;or. Danyille Register AIT
KepubIiran Kanawha Republican, Abingdon Eirsinian, Lynch6ur
rIrsiniaa and Republican, Petersburg lntel!gencer anu south Side
Democra, will please copy weekly unuI2Oth OF May. ard forward .hei
sccounle 10 the secretary OF the Board at Richmond.
March 22-c,May.0
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HILL FOR SALE.

OFFER Tor sale the above named trac, OF land, the residence OF
a the late DR.. Thomas p. Watkins. lying on Beaver Dam Creek
In the county OF Goochland about two miles North. East of The Court
House, ~ miles from Cedar Point Depot, on The James River Canal,
and 81 miles above Richmond
This tract contains abou, 500 acres, nearly 100 OF which are in
original growth, with a large proporti"n OF valuable red and white
OAK timber. Of the open land, there are about So acres OF creek
Hat, and the balance is in good condition. for cultivation, having beer
greatly improved by the recent Use OF GulEo, Plaster. and other ma
nures under The i've field system. Tie tract IL well watcred, aGd The
soil well adapted TO the growth Of Wheat, Corn, Tobacco, &c. Tie
improvements consist oil 4 two story brick dwelling with seven rooI!s
nsarly completed. with a frame house and all our houses necessary
for a large family and securing large ciops-a!io Which aIe ethel
new OF in good repair.
TERMS will be accommodating, and possession given immediate.
~ for seeding Il crop OF Wheat = preparations Tor which are now
progressing Full possession given Is. January, loHi, or earlier. II
desired. Purchasers are invited 10 view this property; and Mr.. Al.
Wis. residing on The premises, will take 4 pleasure IN SHOWING It..
Persons desiring further Information can obtain the same by per.
sonaI arpl naliun, or addressing the subscriber al Cartersyille. Cum
brrluui' county, Va. THOMAS r. SHIELDS,
aur. I7-cwtf Agent Tor Miss VI. T.. SHIELDg.
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Ia h EnH A

I WISH 10 sll a Tract OF Land, abou; 100 acres, i mile and a hhf
4 from Port Royal. Caroline comfy, Virginia. Immediately on Cue
roaI Ia Bowling Green. The land Is very fic.i. MJie than four
hundred acres are In wood and TIMBER, which sell welt, either IL
Pur, ROYAL or 10 vessels and steamboats, trading with Port Royal -
There is descent all Tho way from the fam 10 the vnlase, and Tho
road is excellent. The coil Is admirably adartei 10 Wheat, Com
and Tobacco Its advantages Of situation ale surpassed BY lew
larma in he State. | would prefer dividing il into two OF three
small farms, and such divisions would sii purchasers he.'er, 4.
parts of II would SUI, timber geiters and wonG.cuters best al pro
sent. ad another porion is open anl ready Tor farming lhs 49,
proycmenrs on II are new, and sufficient for farming purposes
would like 10 cell several Houses and los 10 HE town 81 roft
Royal. "Eoh'L fi'%he"h'