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The North-Carolinian., 1854-02-18

We publish this morning correct copies of SO
much of the laws bearing upon the question OF
slavery, as may be of consequence in the con
sheraton of the Nebraska bill of Senator Doug
lass, pending in the Senate of the Unted
States :-Charleston Courier
The North-Carolinian., 1854-02-18
II. KIARI3AJGH,

Fair Buff. Columbus Co. y. c.. Oct. 6.
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San frmtisto AabrrtistHtnts.
Quartz Rock Jewelry

EpARRETT & SHERWOOD beg to announce the ar
hid rival of celebrated Lapidug AItis engaged espec
ally in the east for them. The machinery for this exqus
tc branch of their business is of the most improved
perfect description being ordered to their establishment
here without any regard to cost They now able tc
cut and test all kinds of precious stones and gems Ion
GER therefore, need the curious treasures of soil and
mines remain unregared and undeveloped Quartz rock
mixed with gold when cut and polished, makes the most
beautiful and unique style ofjewery.
Rings pins ttS, seals, heads coat buttons and
hundred different things be manufactured from it,
that for beauty of design and elegance of fnish would be
highly appreciated in the eastern States rendering them
above all other souvenirs most superior for home presents
Call and see them BARRETT u SHERWOOD
Argents Building, Montgomery street, one door from
Commercial street, San Francisco.
N Borders sent by express punctually attended to-
Quartz mixed with gold suitable for cutting, purchased at
from five hundred per cent above the net gold value
December Sd, 1853 3m
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Pants Only! At Wholesale,

wW7E take this method to to buyers the kind
Wv of goods exclusively deal in viz: mems panta-
LOOMS and get at the point at to respectfully solicit
the trade of all cash operators. We importing and
have store for this falls business the largest stock of
pants without any exception opened upon the Pacific
coast all bound to admit who will take the trouble
look through and propose to sell them for cash. at
very low figures. The line comprises every known fabric,
the finest doeskin to the cheapest kerseys all well
made and trimmed, in the most fashionable and sub
stanal manner Our round of satnets would in pric-
uar call attention to We are located old sand
the corner Sacramento and eidedor streets opposite
the Nicaragua and Pacific mail steamship Offices, where,
for three years past have been regular dealers in cloth
ing and boots, but from this date forward in pants only
FRENCH M RUGGLES,
Brick store corner of Sacramento and Leidesdor SITS
San Francisco Oct 6. lS53-n2imlSzh
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Wholesale Clothing Store.

Lolcr stde Battery bcccen Clay = Washington SIS, 3 r.
YUSIE subscribers this day opening large and desir,
Il able stock of Newmae clothing Qrom the celebrated
manufactory of Messrs Hanford " Bro,) which we are
The line consists of everything usually found in first class
obbing houses all neatly cut and trimmed and thoroughly
made and sold under guarantee.
We are also showing up line of Boots and Shoes adapt
cd the city and interior markets, to which invite in
pection Buyers of clothing and boots will find to their
advantage to take look through before laying
out their bills assortment is large style of goods
prime and we bound to sell cheap.
VEASEY Il co.
N B.-A superior line of furnishing goods always on
hand, sept 80 1888. n22ml $h
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FITZGERALD & Co..
Importers and Dealers in

Importers and Dealers IN
HARDWARE, AGRICULTURAL TOOLS, SC,
N o. 100 Battery Street, San Francisco, keep constant
" ly on hand
TOOLS-Backsmith's Carpenters, Millwright's, Ma
chinists, Wheelwright's, Masons, Miners, Coopers,
Sailmakers Timers, Saddler's, shoemakers and all
kinds of edge tools
1IETALS.-llorse, Wrought, Cut and Copper Nails ;
Spikes and Bolts; Sheet Copper, Brass, Lead Tin and
Zinc Lead Pipe and Solder.
AGRICULTURAL IlIPLElENTS.-Plo Ok
lokes and Bows, Chains Cradles Sythes, Snahs Rake
Forks Spades Skoyels, Hoes, Field and Garden Tools
of every description.
HARD DIVARE-Table and Pocket Cutlery. Tea and
Table Spoons, Tea Traysand Candlescks, Hollow Ware
Sauce and Fyngpans, Grdirons and full assortment Of
house furnishing goods
English and American Boxes and Springs; american
Locks and Latchcs, &c., &c.
HD- agents for Hering's Salamander Safes and Mar
blezcd Iron No 100, Battery street. San Francisco.
nov I9--lf
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"YouRs TRuLY."-We recently heard an ancc-
dote of Mr. Oliver Dtson, the celebrated music pub
Usher, in Boston, that beats anything that have
seen from the Knickerboclzer This gentleman went
to visit of his country friends, and they sat
down to dinner, one day, the 'old gentleman being
absent he was called upon to ask the usual bless-
ing" Although not accustomed to do this service
himself, he wished to be accommodating, and ac-
cordingly went on and said grace in very ac-
ceptable manner until, towards the conclusion,
when his mind somewhat wandering, he naturally
thought he was framing polite note to some Of
his correspondents, and concluded with the words
"Yours, truly Oliver Ditson'!
Can anything more ludicrous be imagined How
true it is that 'there is but one step between the
sublime and the ridiculous" Dtson is a capital
fellow but it is said that nothing makes him feel
sorer than to say yours, truly" in his presence
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"WATs IN NAME ?''-The 'Great Britain" six
mastcd steamer, was stranded on the coast of Ire
land The "Columba,' Cunard steamer was
wrecked on Seal Island barren rock down east,
where ''the sons of freedom" who happened to be
on board her, (among others, Hon. Abbot Law
renee, and family,) kept lent on the 4th of July,
from scarcity of food. The ''Brtannia' steamer
bearing name which should ''rule the wave" was
overruled by the waves of the German Ocean
where she foundered one day and "The Great Re-
public" has, like the Republic of Greece and Rome
persisted. The ocean Monarch and 'Anglo Sax
on" naughty names, occupy their places in that
mournful Diary of Lloyd's, whose motto s--"Every
Day Ship is Lost"-Sdiem Gazette.
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Henry Johnson & Co..

4'''5i39slr IUIPORIERS and VhO'esdle DruggtstS No
IiiiiEEJ l46 Washington street, mear Momgoa,ey San
hi Ftanciseo offer for SALE 6 for cas- cash at the lowest
ment of East India Mediterranean and European drugs and
medicines French English and American chemicals of all
kinds; also extensive assortment Of PGfim0y Fancy
lfticles Fancy Soaps Brushes, Pants and OILS, Dye
stpgs, Lades Wimdo,e Class Eat,acts, Bronses 1fWs-
HattcY Goods s.ak9s' Herbs and Roots etc. together
with every article comprised in the stock of druggist
physician. H. ]. & Go. the proprietors wholesale
rilta Mq0at's and Brandrch's Pills, Daois Pain Killer
Congress Spring Water, Gc Henry johnson Co. have
made such arrangements i'll New York, Boston and Phia
depha will enable them to purchase their stock the
lowest rates, and they determined give their custo
the benefit of low prices, and at the time the
best quality Of goods julyl6nl2m3Swm xz
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Boiler Making by Steam.

At DonahueS Union Iron pVorkS Mission e. FIRST StS.
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA.
VEVE undersigned having recently imported and erected
d improved steam riveting machine and in other
ways increased lis facilities for making boilers, is
qucnty enabled materially roduce the of the same,
and respectfully invites the attention of those Interested
Gang iauey sash and circular mill irons and all 9TH
descriptions of machinery together with castings of iron
and brass of every kind, made order Steamboat repair
ing, backsmithng, turning and finishing executed with
dispatch Also steam engines constantly hand for sale
also circular saws and full assortment of engineers find
ings oct5n2Sm3$mg JAMES DONAIIUE.
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Professor Lyell suggests that at some future day
sho Mediterranean may be a gulf and the waves
and tidal currents of the broad Atlantic ocean will
encroach upon tho shores of the Campagnia. Should
this be the case the wandering geologist will
then behold the towns already buried, and many
more which will doubtless be cntombed hereafter,
thrown open to his view in the steep cliffs. He will
discover buildings superinposed above each other,
with thick intervening strata of tuff or lava-some
unscathed by fire like those of Hercuaneum and
Pompeii, and others half melted down as in Tore
del Greco. Among the ruins will be seen skeletons
of men, and impressions of the human form, stamp
ed in solid rocks of tuff.
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A paper tells of market woman who, last fall,
was holding some pumpkins in her apron, when q
fresh caught Cockney came along, and commenced
poking them with his rattan excaiming. Il 'ope
you don't call them large happles they ant 'af as
large as we ave them in Hold Hengland." SAP
piles them amt apples, them is only blackberres.
replied the woman.
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MaEN,s pANTALoONs---PANTs ONLY!.
Upward and Onward"
WILSON'S EXCHANGE.

Opposite the American Theatre and Custom
House, SansOme street, sam Francisco.
YEN HE above Excelsior Establishment, which is fire
IL proof and five stories high (being the only five story
house the Pacic) is finished and spendidy fur
nished throughout Although it contains one hundred and
seventeen large rooms, with facilities to accommodate
hundred odges-such has been the rush of customers
the Exchange since its completion that the propretors
have been induced to lease half of the fire proof block just
erected by Lieut. Maynard, and adjoining the Exchange
This will add seventeen large apartments and afford those
facilities which the increase of trade requires Our pres
en Bar WILL in few days, be removed to the first floor in
the Maynard block door north of where the Bar is at
present.
No pains money will be spared to render the Exchange
the Excelsior Hotel of the public, and keep pace with the
rapid growth and improvement of wonderful city and
state.
With the above inducements the Exchange is confident
y offered to the million deserving their patronage
and although not disposed to be Uindy and trumpet
praise abroad, hearty thanks cheerully ten
dced the thousands that have bestowed upon
alike their vors and money Not unmindfu of the form
shall duly appreciate the LATTER and recprocate in
future in times past the smiles of old customers and
greet with pleasure ones-who probably will COM
pose the largest portion of the world.
San Francisco, Nov 26 3m
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Mediocrity is, after ALL the best thing in life
The tasteless, common-placcs the standards
bread and water, and good dull, steady people. I'd
soon lodge over powder magazine as live with
4 genius. There's Nj, whose poems are like
sparkling champagne at the first reading, and like
a second davis claret at the neXt.
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ALPHABETICAL PRoyERBs.-A clear conscience
makes a sure card.
Be friend to thyself, and others will be so too.
Care will kill a cat yet there is no living with
out it,
Do in the hole as thou wouldst do in the hall
Every moment of time is monument of mercy
Few things are impossible to industry and skill.
Getting is a chance, but keeping is virtue.
Have not thy cloak to make when it begins to
rain.
If you open not your door to the devil he goes
away
Just praise is only debt, but fattery is present
Keep your shop, and your shop will keep you.
Late ere love, said Augustine, long ere leave.
Maids want but husbands, and then want every
thing
One eye of the master sees more than ten of the
man.
Promise little, and do much.
Quick to forgive and slow to anger
Rash oaths, kept or broken often produce guilt.
Spare when young, and spend when old.
The best mode Of revenge, is not to initiate the
injury
Use the means and trust to God for the blessing
Firtuous actions sooner or later, will find their
reward.
Without friends, the world would be but will
derness
Youth, respect age, if you would in turn be re-
Zcalously strive to do good for the sake of good
Some risht-minded wag plays off the following
spiritual bon-mots:
That whiskey is the key by which many gain
entrance into our prisons and amshouses.
That brandy brands the noses of all who cannot
govern their appeties
That wine causes many to take winding way
home
That punch is the cause of many unfriendly
punches.
That oIo 20 ,eos many, n ;lrr o,d boor lave -
on a bier.
That champagne is the source of many real
side pain.
That gin-slings have 'slewed" more than the
slings of old
That the reputation of being fond of cocktails is
not n feather III man cap.
That money spent for port that is supplied by
pcrtly gents would support a poor family.
That porter is weak supporter for those who
weak in body
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DAGUEREOTYPES.

uD RADLEY'S Qate Johnson's,) Dagurean Gallery and
ND Stock Depot, street, between 3rd and 4th, Sacra-
Daguereotypes taken at this Gallery with all the
late improvements.
DAGUERREAN ARTISTS
will find at this establishment large assortment of plates,
cases. apparatus chemicals &c for sale at San Francis
60 prices All ORDERS accompanied by the cash, promptly
attended to. II. w. BRADLEY. .ly
] Street, Sneramento nov I9--tf
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES !!
Wholesale & Retail.

YUN AYLOR Il THOMAS are in receipt of their
winter supply, comprising full and complete assort-
Inent Of Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Perfumery,
Fancy Articles, Paints, Oils, Trusses, Patent and
Family Medicines, &c., &c., which they offer to their
friends and the public they be bought at
any other House in California. All articles sold by
will be put up with great care and in every instance war
ranted FRESH and GENUINE. Among our largo as
sortment the following articles:
India Cholagogue .Iayno's7I'lls,
Jaynes Expectorant, Wright's s.
g Alternative, Mohatt's "
Wistar's Balsam, Gr9fenberg 4"
Sands Sarsaparilla, Brandreth's 6
Townsend's '' Lees ''
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, Thompsons Eye Water,
Davis Pain Killer, Harlaem Oil,
Mustang Liniment British Oil,
Nerve and Bone g Seidtz Powders,
Dysentery Syrup Snuff &c., &c.
Those wishing to purchase are invited to call Main
street. Cooma next door west of Adams Co.'S Express.
nov 26-2f
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a NEW plan for preparing -four for family use, miners,
"a vessels steamboats,, inland travel, etc.
The preparation is compounded by machinery, and
ssts of mixing ngenouy the component parts of salt (nur
late of soda) with the -four which requires only cold water
prepare the dough for BREAD biscuits battecakes, etc
preservation, by the chemicals, from becoming
moudy 1t will keep sweet in common barrels for great
length of tme say trip to Europe and back, which has
been repeatedly proven from n York Therefore every i'll
dvidua company undertaking long journeys by water
land will provide themselves with it individual
nenty adapted, well for its economy the simplicity of
preparing it for Bread and the radity with which it
be baked and served for
Give trial, and you will be thoroughly satisfied of its
virtues.
Principal Depot, 122 Sansome street. San Francisco.
f. J. FAIRCIIILD& & co.
Sacramento Depot, lii j. street, where all times
be procured in quantities to suit purchasers
june25 n9n3 PITTS q co.
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GooD.-Somebody writing to the Westchestcr
Examiner relates tee following sale of a wag who,
for the amusement Of the crowd. was holding
Scriptural confab with a colored divine:-
"Why Charley, you can't even tell me who made
the monkey"
30 yes, can, massa'
'Wel who made the monkey?"
"Why, massa the same one made the monkey
that made NOMn
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CHOICE OF A WIFE.
Task not beauty-'tis gleam
That tints the morning sky!
/ ask not learning-'tis Il stream
That glides unheeded by!
| ask not witt is a flash
That oft blinds reasons eye,
l ask not gold-'tis glittering trash
That causes many a sigh.
| ask good sense, taste refined:
Candor with pleasure blended;
A feeling heart, a virtuous mind,
With charity attended.
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If your mothers mother was my mothers aunt,
what relation would your great-grand fathers
nephew be to my elder brothers son-in-law1
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IT, you would enjoy your meals, be goodnatured.
An angry man cant tell whether he is eating boiled
cabbage or stewed umbrellas
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DEATH OF THE YOUNG.

1t must be sweet in childhood to give back
The spirit to its Maker, ere the heart
Has grown familiar with the paths of sin
And sorrow, to garner up its fruits.
j knew lad whose infant feet had trod
Upon the blossoms of some seven springs
And when the eight came round and called him out
To revel in its light, he turned away,
And sought his chamber to lay down and die.
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FOR S a LE
Books and Stationery.


UST received from San Francisco and now being opened
- in the building adjoining Adams u Co.'S Express
Office the full and complete assortment Of articles in
those lines of business offered to the literary public in
Cooma and vicinity, consisting in part of standard sto
ries Biographies of leading minds, Scientific and Phlo
sophca Treatise Miscellaneous and Novels In the sta
tionery department the articles too to
tion but will be shown with the greatest pleasure, and
sold at the lowest prices by
ID. G.. WALDRON & co.
Main street, Co Iona.
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miscellaneous.
AWERYgAM HOUSE.

dVIIILYI NB N1NIAL dB " UJLAt
SITUATED ON PIETY HILL, OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE,
- THE Propretors take great pleasure in return
Eg ing thanks the public for the increased patronage
1 extended their house, and promise that it shall
N-7z27n not go uurewarded
The table, which is under the personal management of
of the proprieors will always be supplied with the
best the county affords.
The House has bedrooms and parlors well furnished
with everything necessary for convenience and comfort
There is good stable and Wagon yard attached.
MARCIIANr & CROCKER,
feblS If PRopRIEToRS.
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Time is money-of course it is or else how could
you ''spend an evening!n
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NOTICE.

TEvlE public hereby warned not to purchase piece
q ofand offered for sale by Joseph Cahi is loca
ted my claim, and by purchasing it they will involve
themselves in a law suit. A. B. LUTZ.
Ccloma, jan 2Sth, 1854. [1l-3mpdl
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California Cypress Companies.

Wditlutlld VttltaS UullRdlllta.
ADAM S & co.
BANKING & EXPRESS OFFICE,
At Colo1na and GEORGETOWN.
sight BILLS OF EXCHANGE drawn on any of our
- offices in the following places
Boston, Baltimore, Washington
New York, CINCINNATI Louisville,
Philadelphia, st. Louis, n. Orleans London
Also payable at the following banks
Exchange Bank ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .Pittsburg,
Ellis " Morton Cincinnati,
A. ID: Hunt ~ co. Louisville.
z. w. Clark u bro. ..............St. Louis,
Mechanics " Farmers Bank Albany,
Utica City Bank ........................Ut Utica,
Bahk OF syracuse. syracuse,
Bank OF Auburn. n.... ..... Auburn,
Bank OF Attca. ..........'...... buffalo,
Alex. MITCHELL Fho & Marine ms CO. - Milwaukee,
Michigan State Bank Detroit,
Com Br. Bank of the State Blk. of Ohio Cleveland,
Clinton Bank. Columbus, O.
GOLD DUST BOUGHT
General deposits received without any charge Also spe
cia deposits received Sight checks drawn all the prn-
cipal towns in California and Oregon.
ms r CE.
We have made arrangements for insurance to the extent
of One Million Dollars, any one shipment, and
powered to insure for other parties gold dust bars coin
and merchandise, to and from New York and this city, by
endorsement on bills of ading at the time of shipment.
Francisco and all parts Of California
Express to OREGON.
" AUSTRALIA.
semi-nIOnthiy Express to the Atlantic States and
Of which send regular messengers Treasure sent by
this Express is always deposited in the Mint at Phlade
phia before that sent by any othca company
nov 191tf A. A. VAN GUEtDER, AGENT
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-02
Ridge Lands for Sale.

VXTE, the Undersigned, will sell to the highest
w. bidder, at Edgcfcld c. H., on the first
Monday in November next, the following Tracts Of
Land, viz:
Tract No. !, lying on the Columbia Road, con-
tanning Five Hundred and I2shty-four (5S4) acres,
more or less. and.adjoinins Lands of Wade Iol-
stein, N. Burton, Z. W. Perry and others There
are on the premises good two Story Dwelling
House. Kitchen and Negro Houses. Also 4 good
Gin House and Screw, Barn, Sables, and other
necessary buildings-all in good repair.
Tract No. 3, containing Nine hundred (9G0)
acres, more or less, and adjoining lands Of Elijah
Watson, z. w Perry, Thomas Pitts and others
On the premises are good Dwelling House, Hitch
ell, Negro Houses and other necessary buildings
all new. Also, a Well of excellent water OH the
place.
Tract No. 3, containing Four Hundred (i0Oj
acres, more or less, and adjoining lands of E. w
Perry, Wm Stephens, lands belonging 10 the Estate
of Lewis AsbIl, Sr.. decd, and Tract No.2 On
the promises arc good Grist Mill, comfortable
Dwelling House, and aspiring of fine water.
The above Lands arc level, well timbercd, and
the cleared land is in high state of cultivation.
TERMs.-Thc above Lands will be SOLD on credi
of one and two years. with interest from day of sale
Purchasers will be required to give notes with am
pie surety. u. W. ASblLL,
L.sNI. ASBlLL,
P. b. ASBILL,
A. B. ASBlLL
Sent 81 6t 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-02
TO the Planters of Edgefeld.
GREAT SACRIFICE!

HNWENTY per cent can be saved by buying
Il BOOTS and SHOES at the Planters Depot
The Stock is MI New and Fresh, and warrant
ed to give general satisfaction Amongst this large
and well selected Stock may be found
10000 Pair Mems Heavy Rip Plantation Brogans,
5000 :" g Ruset %
5000 Boys Rip and Rusct Z" 4"
5000 Mems Ditchng and Hunting Boots,
Together with LARGE and SPLENDID Stock
Of Ladies, Gentlemen, Boys, Misses and Chldrcn's.
Boots and Shoes,
LATEST STYLES, AND ALL DESCRIPTIONS.
Among this fine Stock can be had Gentlemen's
French. made Boots and Caters. Also, Ladies'
French Caters of Kid Glove Leather
The Public are respectfully invited TO call and
examine before purchasing elsewhere as Goods will
be freely shown and one price asked.
U Please Remember the name and rumber-
ROBERT CARROLL,
PRopRIEToR oFTHE Planters Boor &c SHOE DEPoT
No PSI Broad-St., opposite the U. S. Hotel,
Augusta, Georgia.
PSI also keep on hand a large Stock Of Ladies
and Gcntlemcn's Travelling Trunks Carpet Bags
and Valiscs. Also Misses School Satchels-all of
which will be sold low for Cash. r. G.
Oct Gm 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-02
Splendid Carpets.

W7ILLIAM SHEAR, Of Augusta, Ca, has Just
English Tapestry Velvet CARPETS, of rich
'"f English ngIil Brussels CARPETS of ehaste and ee
Superior 'Three-P1y and Ingram CARPETS, 81
new and beautiful styles:
Sup. Plain and Twied Venetian CARPETS5
Rich Chenille RUGS, to match the Carpets;
The Tapestry, Velvet and English Brussels CAR-
PETS, are OF the most recent importations, and
in richness of color and elegance Of style and pat
tern, surpass any have ever offered TO the public.
They are also offered at greatly reduced prices, and
the public are respectfully invited to examine the as
sortment.
Augusta, Sept IL If 80