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Estate of VIM. wlseman.

NOTICES is hereby given that the undersigned
| has been duly qualified as Executor OF the last
viii and testament Of VIM. Wiseman. late Of Fair
field county, Ohio Persons having demands against
said estate wi present them duly authenticated,
within the time limited, by Law, TOP. b. Ewing
Atty, Lancaster, OhiS, or TO tho undersigned at ST.
Josephs, Perry county, Ohio.
CHAS. D. BOWLING, Executor
Feb. 9th. a-w.
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TRADE W AEIMALs Bees are geome-
t~ricians; the cells are SO constructed. us,
with the least quantity of material to have
The largest sized spaces and least possible
loss of inierslice. The mole is met orol-
ogiSt. The bird allied the nine killer is an
arithmrtician; US also the crow, the wild
turkey, and some other birds. The torpe.
do. tho ray ind the elec rio eel, are %elOctri-
ci MS. The nautilus Is u avigator; he
raises aud lowers his sail, casts and weighs
anehor. and performs other nautical ats
Whole tribes Of birds are musicians. The
bcuver. ia an architect builder and wood
cutter; he cuts down trees and erects huus-
es aud dams. The marmot Is a civil engi-
neer; he not only buiits houses, but con
structs nqusducts and drains To keep them.
The white ants maintain a-rrGIIdr army OF
soldiers. Wasps are paper manufacturers.
Cattcrpillars are silk spinners. Peoples
Journal.
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G~I we properly understand the mo
tiveS Of men when they rejoice over the de-
feat Of their opponents, it is not because
they entertain any i'll feeling personality
towards their opponents, but because OF the
triumph of the principle they were contend
ing Tor.
We claim to belong to the Wing party,
and have always felt deep interest," in the
success Of the regularly nominated Wing
ticket, yet when that ticket is Debated by
our political friends, friends who have pub
Iicly sworn all 'giance to the case, we have
not one word Of complaint to enter, & have
no objections to any demonstrations Of joy
they may see proper to m Ike. Such was
the case Yesterday, and while we feel sorry
forit, we do not feel il our daty, privilege
or right to read them out Of the party or mis-,
interpret their mOtivesAsuch q course OF
our par would be'tyrannlcal,,in the extreme
and not in accordance with the feelings W.
think should govern and bind socis'y TO
gether.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-04-06

ttTThe order for the removal Of the land
office from Chillicothe has been revoked
Said Office will remain at Chilicothe.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-04-06

MEXICAN COLONIZATION LAw.--Ths
Mexican papers give the following alb
siract oflbe new colonization law of that
government:
The Minister Of Fomento will appoint a.
gents abrond to recruit and embark colo
hists tor Mexico. The colunists must be OF
the Catholic religion, and must be furn shed
with certificates of their being OF correct
habits aud name $, and acquainted with a
useful profession. The agents are to
" tch over the well-being and safety Of the
%rolonis = o the passHge. Colonists toe
poor to pay their own passage shall be pro-
vided with ONE, with the u dcrstsnding trat
they are to pay for it twh years after theil
arrival; each agrIcu ,ura cofanis,s will 70.
ceive a grant OF So 800 vareS carrees Of land
fl for cultivation, aud each family of three
persons al east one OF 1000 uIres car
rees; but they will be o liged to pay for
them after five years, and must reside upon
their Ian IL. The colonists will b, cons d.
cred NJ xicans from the time Of heir arri.
val, and will be- subject to all duties apEer-
tanning TO thAm AS such. Colonisls may in
%troluce clothing. implements aud instru-
menIs of agriculture, necessary for them
to start with, free. OF duty,
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W LADIES REGARD THE benefits OF a
RAILROAD There IRE two ladies' In this
CITY. Mrs. Richard Douglas aud Mrs. DR.,
Watts, who have hunored the Atlantic and
Ohio K ,ilroad' subscription with u cool
thousand eachl From circumstances lika
these, W" should say That the stock bits Iair
to b" speedily taken. We know that the
ladies are always right an the progressive
movements 9th day; andw are right glad
to bear this testimony to the worth and
Judgment of those above mentioned. Can
any gentleman stand by with his hards in
his pocket while the ladies offer such a mod
{ example! Here is a fair challenge to
TIE chivairy Of old Ross!- Chilhcohs Ga.
seite.
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A New THING. -Two ladies' appeared on
the streets OF Baltimore, dressed in the
height of iushion, enc of them wearing n
long trail on her nagn fcent silk dress
which swept the ground for several feet
behind Following them y as n stout Irish
boy, apparently about ID years old, dressed
IN livery, consisting oftiGh pantaloons, red
vest, and tight bodied coat with large but
tons. aud high block hat put on his head
win a white feather in It, Til livery man Is
chief occupation seemed to be to raise his
young MISTRESS trail as she crossed the
streets and muddy places. The young.
sters tormented him m
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Or We trust our country friends will not
be backward in sending us matters Of local
interest for publication. Township elections,
progress of public shoots, and a thousand
other matters of local interest could be
sent us for publication. We desire 10 make
the Gazette interesting to every section OIL
the county.
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WEBsTERs unabridged DietisnAxy. for sale :,
w the city book store. D. CoNNELL,AesBt,
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GEoLoGYby Carey & Adams, ferSale at the city
u book store. b. C0NNELL, Agent.
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PIANOS.


TNADDITION To A LARGE. STOCK
Il on hand, | am this day in receipt an openine H.
following styles of PIANOS, for sale al ManSf,c.
turer's prices rangingfrom s906to $500. Rarrant.
cd for fve years.
9seven octave Louis XIV. richly carvedS
9seven octave carved top moulding;
l seven octave, plain, round corners:
lSeven octave, Nolian attachment;
8 six octave, round corners;
9 six octave, round corners, top mouldine,
8 six octave, hall round corners;
8 six octave, square corners;
a seven octave, richly carved boudoir;
seven octave plain boudoir;
26i octave, carved boudoir;
Q 81 octave, plain boudoir. RFFn
Boston Piano Rooms, Columbus, Ohio.
August 4, 1853.
OECoND HAND PTANOS.-one Seven Octave
- Rosewood Piano Forte. nearly new;
One 6 octave Rosewood Case;
Ono 6 octave. Mahogany case. For sale verv ehcap.
Columbus, July 90. A. REED
NOTICE is hereby given that have been duly
~ appointed administrator on the estate of ThonlS
Hilysrd late of IA rfeld county, deceased.
Feb. 2. 1884 DAVID HILYARD.
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BY INDUSTRY WE THRIVE,
l & O

4 RE now receiving at their old stand, as fine 4
~ stock Of FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS
az has ever been offered in this market, consisting oil
every article in the Dry Good line, together with .
Fiac Stock Of Boots & Shoes, G. Quecnscare
and CLASSIC ire. AL Of whica thov arc determined
to sell as low az any house in Fairfield county, en-
tire cash storos not excepted.
They beg 'esv to tender their earnest thanks to
the citizens Of Lancaster and vicinity. for tho very
libeia a. share Of patronage they have received since
they have been in business, and hope for q c~ontinu-
ance of the same, assuring the pub ic that no pains
shall be spared on their part to give entira ~sAtisfac-
ton. The ususl articles OF country produce taken
in exchange for Goods,
Lancaster. March 81 1854 Telegraph copy On
PARKER VEIN LINE STEAMSHIPS
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
WHEELING 4 L0uISVELLEU .. LINE STEAMERS
! THIS magnificent line OF steamers are now running
L regularly and will stop at Portsmouth every
day. going down, from 8 10 & O'Clock P NJ, and up
from g I" 10 O'clock, PM, running in connection
with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and from Bal.
timore to New York with the "Parker Vein Line" of
steamships We are agents Of the above Liz es and
ARE authorized to receipt through, for goods and pas
sengers; and having 4 first tate WHARF. boat, now
moored at the landing in front of our wArehouses,w we
are At all times prepared 10 receive and forward
gsnds, on the most favorable terms. Our warehon,
SEES cover S,4DO square feet, without cellars or up
per stories, we c m therefore store an almost unlim.
tied amoant of property, whom required.
D. r. CONWAY & CO.,
March 8. Pig Iron Corner, Portsmouth, Ohio
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0JE. s. GARDENER, the able and eff
cisnt Post master ut Bremen, is determined
to spare no efforts to increase the %circula-
tion OF the Gazette. Such favors as these
make up the bright spots in an editors life.
Jonathan KEssLER, of Amanda township,
has also rendered vs. important service and
laid us undar obligations TO him for new
subscribers. We shall spare no pains TO
merit the good will of our patrons.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-04-06

A Voice from Michigan in Favor of
DIR. s. A. WEAvER'S MEDICINES.
Cure OF long Standing and most Agravat-
cd case nf Soif Rhouun mud Rrv. ,nolos-
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Total No OF votes Tor loan 35j IU5
Showing a majority in favor Of Loan for
the purpose afore aail Of asa.
JONI GARAGHTY, Mayor.
. Lancaster, April 4, 1854.
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Any persons getting up a club, of not less
than ten, will be entitled to the Weekly Ga
setts for one year. and for nclub Of fifteen
two years.
UNO postage on the GGssts Oithin tie
.eouukD-
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-04-06

TOOnshiP Election,-Ths following is the
vote given for township officers on Mon.
day last.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-04-06

Ohio Charlottesville March number Of
this valuable Agricultural Journal contains
a very large amount of highly interesting
mater to the farming public. Every farm
err in the State should feel it a duty he owes
to the cause OF Agriculture to support the
Agricultural journals OF the State. BY all
means send on your address.
THE ARrEsrAN WELL, ut Frederick, Nd,
has obtained Il depth Of 400 feet. Tho Elk
amlner says that on Friday a week the nu-
CUR suddenly fell about a foot. and the wa
ter ruse to Within 40 feel or The s~urfaca. Il
now oyerfows the surface Of the rock, and
ascends the wooden pipe to the height OF
three feet three inches. q
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LOCAL fNTFLLIGENCE.

To Clubs.-In order to give the GaseHs
a more extensive circulation among the
farmers and mechanics Of Fairfield, we are
induced to make the following liberal Of
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-04-06
EARTHEN WARE. FRENCH
AND ENGLISH GLASS WARE.

In Fairfeld Common Pieas--Petition.
Thomas J, Reid, John o. Riod and George w. Reid,
ir. by their father and next friend, George W.
Reid, Sen.
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TO THE CONSUMERS OF DRY GOODS,
Wh0 Seek their Snpplies IN orr Marked

ONE PRICE ONLY. We are now in our NEW
" STORE which was erected expressly for We
think il the most comfortable and best lighted store
room in the city and with increased ROOM facilities,
and experience, deemed quito ample, We shall deal
largely in
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PROsP ECTUs OF THE INDEP ENDENr.
VOLnus Sfrfh--195A.

FTNHIS well known and widsIy circulated InnrnaI
i conducted by Pastors Of Congregational churches
in New York and vicinity, has completed ts fifth year
1t is now enlarged is published in quarto form,
and contains sixteen columns, or ffy per cent
reading matter than ever before, being tie largest
religious paper in the scoyld
In addition to the regular editorial corps, Rev q.
B. CBEEvER, D., Rev. HENRY WARD BEEcHER,
Mrs. H. B. STowE, Rev. @. L. BRACE and "MINNIE
MYRTLE" are stated contributors engaged to write
weekly and will be assisted by most able Correspond
ents at home and abroad, who will do all in their
power to make this Journal ntere sting religious
and family paper.
Tsyms- Notwithstanding the immense addition Of
at least $4,000 to the yearly expenses of the paper
the price will remain the Same
TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM,
If paid strictly i'm Advance or g. so If not paid within
three months. No new names entered without tho
money.
Acknowledgment and Postmasters are autho-
rzed Agents. and solicited to engage in the work
Of extending circulation. Fifty cents commission
on each new subscriber will be allowed them.
Any person wishing to subscribe, will please enclose
in envelope TWO DOLLARS, and address
JOSEPH H. LAID,
PUBLISHER OF THE INDEPENDENT,
No 10 Spruce street, Nefc York,
Preparing postage and money SO sent will be con-
sidcred at our risk.
DThe paper will be sent in exchange for one year
to any newspaper monthly periodical that will pub
lish this Prospectus, including this notice.
New York Jan 8, 1854.
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FARM FOR SALE.

yXTILL be sold at private sale, that we'll known
wv Farm lying on Seventh street Plank Road, in
Montgomery county, Maryland, about eight miles
from Washington city, containing 372i acres, more
or less about 100 in meadow 100 in wood, and the
balance (l72t) in cleared fields. The Farm can be
divided into several giving fair proportion Of wood
and meadow land to each The whole Farm is we'll
watered, several never failing streams passing
through it. The fencing is good, and there is
large quantity Of chestnut timber in the woods suit
able for further division Of the fields.
In point Of health, beauty, and location, it is not
surpassed by any farm in the State Of Maryland. 1t
has always been remarkable for its beauty. The
dwelling contains eight rooms, kitchen, pantry, &C.,
garrett cellars &C., all surrounded by neat paling
with pump of good water in the yard; barn, sta
ble and other out houses; good spring house, with
never failing spring Of delightfully."- cool water at
tached.
Servants quarters for as many hands as would
ever be necessary on the Farm.
A good apple orchard and some excellent peach
90, pears cherries, DC.
The road being now of the very best character
produce from the Farm and manurcs from the City
can be hauled at any and oil seasons Of the year.
This property viii be sold ttcenfy.fre per cent.
cheaper than any othor property the road be-
tween il and the city. With ordinary horse, ii is
not more than hours drive TO the city.
Any communications addressed TO CHARLES V.
GORDON, Washington, d. c., will receive atten-
ton. Dec. l5-6teow
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NEW GOODS.


DARKER, ut his Perfnmery and Fancy Store un-
4 der the National Hotel Pa. avenue Is Just open.
ing new and complete stock of Goods consisting in
part of
Ladies and Gents Paris Kid Gloves all sizes and col
PERFUMERY.
Extracts from the houses Of Lubin and Provost Paris
and Harrison, Philadelphia;
denuine German Cologne, Pomatum, Boeuf Marrow !;
Cold Cream Macassar Oil W. r. Bay Rum;
Lows Brown Windsor Soap, Cleavcr's Honey Soap;
Lubns Rose and Musk Soaps;
Taylors Transparent Balls, &c.. DC.
BRUSHES
English French, and American Hair Brushes in ono
hundred different patterns;
!, y >, =, and 3 row Tooth Brushes. London made,
for our sales expressly;
Nail and Cloth Brushes, de-, DC, &c.
COMBS
Tuck Combs latest Paris styles;
Shell Buffalo, English cold pressed Horn and India
Rubber Dressing Combs
John Fens premium ivory fine teeth Combs and
Pocket Combs.
FOR SHAVING
Guerlans Rousscls and Harrison Sha wing Cream !:
Military Cakes and all other Shaving Soaps
Badgers hair Shaving Brushes, very superior.
PARKERS PREMIUM RAZOR STROP.
WASHINGTON, March IL, ls49.
We, the undersigned, having fairly tested Parkers
Metallic Razor Strop Powder, 70 which the MARYLAND
Institute has awarded premium, take great pleasure
In certifying that twill keep the Razor in fine smooth
shaving order, without the use of hone
q. MACPHERSON BERRIEN, u. s. Senator
W. w. SEAToN, Mayor of Washington
w. s. ARCHER House of Representatives.
Rev. 1. M PEAsE, Washington City.
Thomas J. RUsK, U. States Senator
Hiram Walbridge, Esq, New York city
RAZORS
Wade Butchers, Of our own Importation
rally Ho, from rs cents to SLIPS each.
Razors imported to order, and all warranted
Jan. I'd
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cOFFEE TEAS. AND yARIETIFS

: IN WE EE, 4 E4ff.5, HISU v AhTEITEC. -97
nLD Government Java Coffee Brown Java in
~ pockets; Genuine Mocha, in half and quarter
bales; Maracaibo and White Rio Coffee roasted and
ground Coffee roasted and ground in the District.
ground to order, at short notice.
Imperial. Gunpowder, Young Hyson, ane very fine
Old Hyson Teas;
OolOng and Pouchong Black Teas
Souchong or English Breakfast Tea;
Wine, Lemon, and Fancy Crackers, supplies received
weekly
English Dairy Cheese, Limitation y
Do. do. real genuine very rich;
Goshen Cheese, plain;
Pineapple Cheese, Lewis Norton'a best brands
Whole and fresh ground Spices. all kinds;
Rice Flour, Oswego Corn Starch, and Farina;
Wheaton Grts and Small Hominy
SHEKELL a BAILEY
Successors to John b. Kibbey 4 Co..
Jan. 3-d6tif No 5, opposite Centre Market
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GILMAN'S HAIR DYE.

The best article used, as hundreds can testify
in this city and surrounding country. Read GIL
MANS LIQUID HAIR DYE i4aa,taneousiy chang
es tho hair TO brilliant jet Black or glossy Brown
which is permanent not stain or in any way in
jure the skin. No article yet invented which
will compare with il We would advise all who have
gray hairs to buy it, for ii Boston Post
z. D. GILMAN, Chemist, Washington city, Invent
or and Sole Proprietor
For sale by Druggists Hair Dressers and Dealers
In Fancy Articles, throughout the United States
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DAILY NATIONAL ERA.
SEGARSl SEGARs /!

Y can't get decent Ssgar ~ Washiagt M
Il phrase hourly heard from strangers in our city
i Without admitting denying its truth, the sub
scribor determined to remedy the evil To this end.
he has made a list Of every brand which any gentle
man has pronounced the best segar ever smoked
Importers Ia Now York, stock Of these choice
brands, and now offers them to the public
Every famigator, who knows good segar when he
smells IT, is requested to call and examine the stock
JOHN SESsF0RD
Sign of Jim Grow, doors east of National Hotel
Jan 2-3m
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reports beginning with the Committee IN Pub
lie Lands. Mr.. Disney, the chairman of that
committee, presented several bills Of minor or
private interest
! A bill was presented by Mr., Disney, to make
grants Of land for school purposes, in certain
cases the immediate consideration OF which,
without reference 10 the Committee Of the
Whole, was urged by Mr.. d To this mode
OF procedure, Mr.. Letcher took exception, and
a protracted debate arose thereon between
those gentlemen.
A motion of Mr. Letcher, to refer the subject
to the Committee Of the Whole was finally
adopted
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole on the Private Calendar, Mr., Middle
swarth in the chair.
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SMOKED AND PICKLED SALMON.
SUPERIOR ROSEWOOD, MAHOGANY,
AND WALNUT FURNITURE,

lust received at WALLS cheap House Furnish
u ing Warorooms, on Seventh street, opposite the
National Intelligencer Office, among which may be
found
Rosewood, Mahogany, and Walnut Tete-a. Tote and
Sofas, in hair, CLOTH and brocatele in great vari
ETY.;
Easy Chairs Arm Chairs, and Rockers to match
Mahogany, Walnut, French and Cottage Bedsteads ;
Walnut and Mahogany Etagorcs;
Cabinets and Whatnots
Mahogany and Walnut marbie-top and plain Bureaus
Mahogany Walnut, and Maple Wsrdrobes;
Feather Beds, hair and shuck Mattresses;
Handsome gilt and Mahogany Mirrors;
And very large and general assortment Of all
kinds Of goods necessary for furnishing to which the
attention Of those furnishing Is respectfully invited
Call and examine before purchasing elsewhere. AL
Of which will be sold very low at WALLS House
Furnishing Warerooms, on Seventh street. opposite
Intelligencer office. Jan. 2-d1w
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REMOVALl

HENRY JANNEY'S Boot and Shoe Store and
IL Mandatory for the last ten years located on
9Th street. near the General Post Office was removed
to Pennsylvania Avenue between Browns Hotel and
7th street. whore the proprietor has spared no pains
or expense in fitting up establishment commensu-
rate with the great increase in the business of the
house.
The subscriber tenders his most cordial and CRATE
full Acknowledgements to his friends and patrons for
their long-continued favors. and will be pleased to
meet them in his now house
/ have very well assorted stock Of Boots and
Shoes, Of French New York, Eastern, and my own
mako, embracing every style and variety to which
invite the attention of members of Congress- and ct
zens generally. HENRY JANNEY,
Penn av., north side between Browns Hotel
JAN 2 and 7th st., third door from the latter.
From the United States Aygus,
To those persons who may visit Washington, and
are in want of boot that cannot be exceled either
in quality or workmanship, would call their atten-
on to the card of Henry Janney, TO be found under
the hcad Of I" Washington" A handsome and neat
lymade boot is not at all times Of pleasure
to the wearer but often Of extreme torture this
is caused by the bungng manner in which the boot
is fitted to the foot Mr.. Janney has devoted much
of his time in studying the construction Of the human
foot, in order to ascertain how boot should BIO cut
and fitted that will be perfectly easy to all parts Of
the foot In this he has succeeded that it matters
not what may be tho shape Of the number of
on the foot his boot is perfectly easy Thus he has
combined beauty with comfort
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Markets.

BALTIMORE, FEB. 24-Flour-sales Of 1000
barrels Of Howard Street at $775; also 500
barrels Of the same at 81 50-both 10 be deliv-
cred hereafter sales cf 500 barrels Of City Mills
ut $7.75 Wheat-sales OF 1900 bushels
white at 81 SO a 81 IS; red at $3.50 81 81
Corn--sales of 1900 bushels of white at "a a
SO cents; yellow at SO cents 0ats-sales at
81 cents per bushel. No change in other art-
cles usually mentioned in the market.
The steamer due not yet arrived.
BALTIMORE, FEB. "a, ~ p. Mon late
Change, sales Of -four at $775.
The Northern mails have failed to day.
New YoRK, FEB. "a, P. M-Flour firmer'
Sales OF 1000 barrels Of State brands, at 1887
to Ss.44 Southern, at So 81 TO 1887. Wheat
sales of 1000 bushels white, ut 81. Corn
sales Of 10000 bushels white, at 81 cents ;
mixed, at SO cents yellow, at s5 cents. Cot
ton duller Stocks ffmer, and advancing,
CHARLESTON, FEB. 25.-Cotton is 6rmer.