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LUME |. COLOMA, Ell DORADO COUNTY, CAL. SATURDAY MO-
Turning to the officers, he thus addressed them

Turning to the officers, he thus addressed them:
With heart full of love and gratitude, lnow
take my final leave of you and | most devoutly
wish your latter days may be as happy and pros
porous as your former ones have been glorious and
honorable" He then raised the glass to his lips,
and added: 81 cannot come to each of you and
take my leave, but shall be glad if each of you will
take me by the hand"
General Knox, who stood nearest, burst into tears,
and advanced, incapable of utterance. Washing
ton grasped him by the hand and embraced him.
The officers came up SUCCESSFULLY and took an af-
tectlonate leave. No words were spoken, but all
was the silent elOquence of tears" What were
mere words at such scene! Nothing. 1t was
the feeling of the heart thrilling though unspoken
When the last officer had embraced him, Wash
ington left the room followed by his comrades and
passed through the line of light infantry; his step
was slow and measured, his head uncovered, and
tears flowing thick and fast, as he looked at the
veterans to whom he now babe adieu forever
the rest A gigantic soldier, who had stood by his
side at Trenton, stepped from the ranks, and eX-
tended his hand
Farewell, my beloved General"
Washington grasped his hand, in convulsive emo
tion in both of his. All discipline was now at an
end. The officers could not restrain the men, as
they rushed forward to take Washington by the
hand, and the violent sobs and tears of the soldiers
told how deeply engraved upon their affections was
the love of their commander.
AT last, Washington reached the barge at White
hail. and entered it. At the first stroke of the oar,
he rose, and by waving his hat badc them 2. silent
adieu. Their answer was only in tears and the
officers and men, with gistening eyes, watched the
receding boat till the form of their noble command
er was lost sight of in the distance--N Y Journal
Of Commerce.
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HAPPY WoRLD.-This is a happy worldwide
says to the contrary is FOOL or something worse.
There is every thing to make us happy. The land
the sea and the sky contribute to our enjoyment
The man that has good heart sees pleasure where
bad person bcholds nothing but gloom The Sc
cret, then, in being happy and enjoying the world,
cheerful and contented man in your neighborhood !
1t is he who has nothing but kind heart Moth
ing rufHes his temper or disturbs his repose, The
morning sky, the evening cloud, the rolling waters
the blooming landscape, the teeming forests and
fields of give him pleasures that others never
dream Of tits he whose mind is = led from nature
up to natures God' and every day that he lives is
be- Depend upon it, the world is beautiful one,
and contains a thousand sources of enjoyment
which they only can see and feel whose hearts are
pure, and whose lives correspond to the word of
Eternal Truth
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Fashionable boarding schools are, generally, re-
learn French, and succeed only in learning folly.
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NOTHING TO Dot is common boast with
would-be fine gentlemen that they have nothing to
do. Young men, whose fathers perhaps worked at
the forge, drove carts or blacked boots as servants
of all work at country hotel, profess to despise
honest labor, and pride themselves on life of veal
thy Incidence. Others, born of families that have
enjoyed competence for several generations, look
down contemptuously on those later pretenders to
gentllity, and, like Spanish grandces of the first
class think their blood purer than those of other
people, because it has flowed through drones for a
century or more. Yet it is the working man, not
the idle one, who is benefit to the State The
mere consumer adds nothing to the wealth of the
community. If we could suppose commonwealth
wholly composed of such persons, we should have
one that was impovershing itself continually. Just
in proportion also nations to be producers
and become consumers, do they decline towards
poverty and ruin. The decay of Spain is an exam
pie in point. But people that is mostly or alto
gether composed of working men is always adding
to its wealth and charging its prosperity Ameri-
ca has fewer droncs than any other nation on the
globe, and America is advancing in ratio that is
without precedent
If it be curse to be idle, not the less deeterious
is it to the individual. Nature never intended hui
man faculties to run to waste as they do when a
man has no occupation. A life of Incidence is an
almost precursor to life of vice. To boast OF
having nothing to do is actually to stultify ones
self 1t is to proclaim that the character is destined
to deterioration that the of civilization is to
gain nothing in that quarter; that the noble pur-
poses OF existence to be selfishly sacrificed to
mere sensual qualifications. In word it is to sub
stutc the animal life of the savage for the lofticr
duties Of the man and citizen.
The boast should be- not that one does nothing,
but that one never passes useless moment. Every
true man wishes to die in the harness. as Adams,
Clay and Webster did, and not to trfe away life in
empty amusements or vicious excitements. Recre.
alton is necessary to all, and work stur-
Oily without it but life which is all recreation is
fatal blunder, to use the mildest phrase. 1t de-
YOURS the individual with ennu rctards instead of
advancing his Developments contributes nothing to
the benefit of society and often ends in crime itself
If Il man wish to pronounce his own degradation,
let him boast of having nothing to do.
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OoLoaNE WATER, Bears Oil, Ok Marrow, Shaving
Z j Cream Tooth Powder and Brushes, Extracts and
great variety of other articles for the Toilette for sale by
nov 26-2 TAYLOR & THOMAS.
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GOLD DUST

-up OUGHT at the highest market rates. Sight checks
ID on Sacramento, San Francisco and all parts OF Cali
fornia and Oregon - ADAMS ~.
nov I9-Itf A A. VAN GUELDER, Agent.
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TO CONTRACTORS

SEALED proposals will be received by tho
Commissioners of Public Buildings until the 9th
OF February next, to build an addition to the
Court House, 65 feet long, 29 feet wide, and 80
feet high from the foundation. To be built of
good hard brick, laid in lime mortar The lower
floor to be of brick, with passage of ten feet
running through the passage walls, TO be of brick
The outside wall to be 22 inches thick up to the
second floor. The second story to be divided
into two rooms with Plank floors, and the out
side walls to be lS inches thick. The roof to be
covered with shingles. Also the present Jury
Rooms and Gallery to be removed and raised
seats fixed in their place; the Contractors to
furnish all the materials, and finish the whole
os complete painting, and all by the lst of De-
cember next. And to give bond, with good Sc
curity for the faithful performance of the work
For further particulars apply ~ the Secretary.
@, II. WITHERSPO0N, Chairman.
j. A, HAssELrISE, Secg
Lancaster g. ii. Jan. IL, 4S O.
Tri-Weekly South Carolinian at Columbia, and
Western Democrat, at Charlotte, N. G. will
copy until the 10th February, and forward bills
to the Secretary.
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Medical Testimony cannot be Con.
troYerted

90 One of the most startling cases is narra-
1ea OF Ut, MLane's Vermifuge by Dr. John But.
er oi Lower, Trumbull Co, Ohio The case
was that of young lady who had hcen
very sick for eight years, and had councilIcJ u
number OF Physicians, who had treated il as one
OF brolapsts Uteli, Dr. Butler was tbeu called
IN, and for time believed with his predeces.
sors that 1t was case of Prolapsus. He was
however soon forced to the conclusion that his
patient was suffering from worms, and after some
PPeTSuasion, pc prevailed upon her to take two doses
oi Dr NJ Lane ) Vermiiuge. This medicine had
tne effect Of removing from her a countless
number OF the largest size After she passed
.heih her health Immediately returned. She
lent health. '''
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MARRIED-In Columbia, 8. C., on the
4th inst, by the Rev. J. J. O'Connsll, Jxo.
+. NAHoSY, Esq, Of Philadelphia, to Miss
ELIZA SAUNDERS, Of Columbia.
On the 9th inst. by James b. Magill, Esq,
Mr.. josiah JORDAN and Mrs. JANE Jackson,
all Of Chester District
On the 9th inst, by the Rev. Mr.. Douglas
w. M. CosHoRs, Esq, to Miss ELIZABETH,
daughter p. T. Hammond, Esq, all of
this district.
For the present 50 kindly sent us by the
fair bride, We return our thanks, and warm
est congratulations, wishing her most A.
bundant share Of this worlds happiness.
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$4,000 Dolla s a Year for Dol,.rI,
ropTIrr h tot Oollar
EUItIUNE FOR EVERYBODY.

something entirely new, and suitable for ,I,
persons IN or out of business. | will, on the re.
ce'pt offs (post paid) send my printed instruc.
tons in three different kinds of business Or
methods OF making money, by which any bodv
oi ordinary business tact can make from 81 n
TO $500 per month, with a capital of only sI0
to begin with. The above employments are
Doth honorable and healthy the work is easy
and 1t requires neither travelling nor peddnr
Out gives you the comforts of a home with n
ehance OF making fortune in few months
j. FISHER
Dcs Pcrcs p. o. ST. Louis Co, Nissour;
Jan IL. nj 40 ". Il
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can only exclaim at is HIS will, so let it be

can only exclaim at Is HIS will. so let it be
DONE"
Disconsolatc as this sad event has proved
to numerous friends and acquaintanccs, their
sorrow is not without joy. A pious mem.
Der Of the Methodist Episcopal Church for
several years, the subject of this obituary
endeavored in lifeto use the gifts of God as
not abusing them, and in her walk and con.
rersation excmplifed her obedience to His
laws and her sincere desire to merit His IA
Tor. She died in the hope Of blissful i'm
mortality, and on her dying bed signiied her
entire belief Of r ccivin'- :, .,,o ~ rsw,rd n,o.
!sec 20 tho pious believer
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LEwIsvILLE FEMALE SEMINARY.

TEN MILES EAST OF cHDSTERvILLE.
Rev. l. Mcdonald, Superintendent,
Mrs A = IVylie, Principal
The Scholastic year will be divided into two
sessions OF five months each, the ninth tcym
commencing on the 18th of january.
Terms for Boarding, Washing, Fuel, Lights
and Tuition, never to exceed $50 forone session.
Music and oil Ornamental branches extra, at
most reasonable rates
Az accounts must be paid at he end Of each
Session.
In sickness resident pupils are attended free
Of charge. -,
For a Circular containing full particulars, ad.
dress Mrs IVylie Lewisyilc, r. o., Chester Dis
trict, sc.
Where timely notiesls 4 given, carriage win
meet any one coming rs iar as lewis Turn Out.
on the Charlotte and s. g. Railroad.
REEERExcRs.
Ex-Governor J. H. Means, Ex-Govesnor J. p
Richardson, General J. w Oantey, ReEley.
Thomas y. Davis, Protestant Episcopal Bishop
Rev. William Martin, Camden; DR.. Yhomas A.
Elliott orangebnrg; Hon v M0ses Sumter:
Henry A Williams, Charlotte, N O.; Messrs Ros-
scr Warren, Central Wharf, Charleston, and
the patrons Of ths School generally.
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TO THE AFFLICTED

20 10 those afflicted with that dreadful
sSsourge TO America, the Liver Complaint the
Proprictors of M'Lcan's Liver Pills srr honnv ~
offer this remedy as at once complete and :afc
II has been tried often in all parts of the coun.
try; 1t has been used in the practice of the mos,
eminent Physicians, and always with triumphant
success. In Offering these Pills to the public
'ne proprctoTs are actuatcd by desire to alevi
a'e human suffering. and offer remedy within
tne reach OF all, which is at once safe and elf
c,ehI remedy for most dangerous and difficult
claSS OF diseases. This truly efIicatious remedy
may be had at '~''''o'
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Mss 0fiz:--The English papsrs brought
- ~ the Saeifsc sanoanes the death of Mrs.
z slAmelia OPie. who ranked with Miss. Burney
=. and hlss Edgewerth In the earlier part Of
the present century, a. one OF the cleyere.t
md most popular wsitsrs Of moral Hction.
Sac died Dseenbes I'd 81 the eae Of so.
essa Ths London Atheniam says Of her;
fr She was frat known IA her birth lsee.
Norwich, a. the beautiful and secompIi.Aed
daashter Of Dr. Aidsrson,a physicisl, Of tbe
Cathedral townS-and this al 4 time when
Hefwteh possessea other eseelebsaties besldss
hsfssig subsequently, "a the second wife
of Tho ~Cornish wondeFs Mrs. Opie, by her
efnes snd her masissi taleats, drew circle
ssoasd her a. hsndon, eaiy broken up by
80 ne nelinssY death sf her husbanA, The paint.
.sssstln ssez. This social sspstssiop, too. was
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DIED,-suddsnly, at his residence, on the
10th inst, Mr.. LEASDEE b. McArEER, OF
Lancaster district.
Obituary.
Departed this life on the l4th ult. Mrs.
MARTHA l. COUsART, consort Of Capt.
J. B. Cousart Of this towE, aged ~ years.
Could we question the acts Of God, perhaps
in our shortsightedness we could have di-
rscted the svsaging dart 10 the heart of some
other than the subject Of this obituary. To
some other more advanced In age, with
fewer objects Of earth 10 claim her atten-
hon, to some one tired Of this life, longed
tor anothes. And yet. aithouk In the pres
snt instance fond husband has been be-
reaved. several young children been left
without Q mothers care and aitea.icn, we
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
CONCORD WEEKLY GAZETTE


THE subscriber proposes to publish in the
Town OF Concord, NC, a Weekly Newspaper
ZETTE." VA
The Editorial Department of the "Gazette ~
will be under the management of a gentleman
OF well known literary attainments, and who will
spare no pains to make the Gazette" a welcome
visitor to the family, and IN entertaining and
instructive Ms, companion, for the long and drcary
Winter evenings.
The Gazette" will be devoted to
POLITICS, AGRIcULrURE, THE ARTS AND Sci.
ENcEs, LITERTURE, FoREIGN AND Lo.
CAL INrELLIGENcE,
and to the advancement Of the interests of the
Town OF Concord; and in fine, the Publisher wiz
use every exertion to make his paper inferior to
none OF the same character in the United states
In Politics the Gazette" will be unconnro.
misingly "Whig."
TERMS:-lfa sufficient number of subscrib-
ers be obtained the Gazette" will be issued about
the first Of January, 1854, in a large Twenty
eight column form, printed with Entirely New
Material, at the low price of T IVO DOLLARS
per year in Advance.
JAMES NJ. HENDERSON.
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RECHABITEs ! ATTENTIoNII

The Members Of "WAXHAW TENT
l. y. v. Il" are respectfully though earnestly
requested to attend the regular weekly meeting
ON saturday evening next, at 7 o'clock, p. M,
as business OF Importance will be transacted, and
Is desirable that We have q full Tent.
Z. A. FUNDERBURK, r. s I've
L. S. 1t is hoped that every individual .,
least within our Village, who i yo, osLa,,,"'y ."
to be recognised as "Rechabifc,n will hs ns"a nras
I ~ "'o'e occasion J. q.
Jan III As !.
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GOODS AT COST

me Subscriber on and after this date. will
oner ms entire Stock of Goods at Cost. He
would especially invite the attention of Merchants
anu the people generally to call and make pur.
chases as another opportunity of this kind NAV
not present itself again soon. am willing to
sell my goods to good and punctual customers
on time, as l am determined to cease business
here = CITppTDH
n. B;-four accounts are made out, and
want all to come forward and close their ac-
counts by Note or Cash; the hitter would
prefer.
Jan IL AZ ,c
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AZ Negroes, GIG Acres
WAAHA W LAND,
1900 BUSHELS OF CORN,
FOR SALE.

In consideration Of the distance between my
resiuehce aud planting interest, l have deter-
miheu 10 sell out / will therefore sell nj nul
nc auction at my plantation on IYaxhaw Greek. in
Lancaster District, near the Ferry of T X Curc.
Ton, Esqr Oh Thursday the 10th Jan'y. 1854 n.
Dout 1000 bushels Of Corn, a large quantity Of
rouaer, hkcly mules, horses, 80 head of cat
nc W Ii'H STOCK about 80 Hogs, = good and new
Road Wagons, two horse Wagon, Iron A yles.
blacksmith and Plantation Tools, l new Cotton
Gin, and other articles.
Also, on the same day, on the premises my
tract OF land, containing 6l2 acres adioining
lands OF John Stewart, Estate r Gibson Z
caldwell, L X Cureton and others. The place
Is in good repair with n comfortable DWELLING n
new Gin House, Negro Houses, Shop, Stables
ana all other necessary buildings in good Or
der. eN "
will also sell at Lancaster C II on Monday
lhe Z9d 1any 1894, ~ likely negroes, among
them firstrate Blacksmith, an excellent Wa%o
oner and ostlcr, two good Cooks. several cbo;c.
fellows, women, boys and girls, a large pro-
portion being grown and working hands, and
altogether very choice and valuable sanp of
negroes, and sold for no fault.
TERNs-For the land and negroes n credit
OF one and two years, with iaterest annually
bond and two good snreties, and n mo,too%e
II required. For the other property - months
credit with interest annually, note with two
good sureties. The credit for al may bc cx,
tended but tho cash will be nceiycd from
any purchaser if preferred Perso Is WISHING 70
purchase are referred to Mr. Turner. ON the
premises; James II IVitherspoon, Lancaster.
vile, or to myself, at Columbia. The land
may be treated for at private sale.
&, =. PELHAM.
'ah! Ehu 1904, 47-3t
The Yorkville Remedy, Palmetto Standard,
fairheld Herald, Camden Journal, South Car.
Gilman, and Western Democrat, will copy until
sale, and forward bills to me, at Columbia
The respective papers are also requested to
notice the sale editorially. Opp
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Jan'y 2nd 1854.
South Carolina
Lancaster District,
In the Court of Ordi
. nary, in the matter of
Mary Small's VIII.

WHEREAS, John B. Small has notified me that
ne requires the paper purporting to be the will
Oh Mary Small late of said district, deceased. to
pe proved in due and solemn form of law And,
whereas, Alexander Franklin Nsbct, administra.
tor, with the will annexed of the said Mary Small
mas MED his petition with similar prayer, and it
appearing that James Hood, Reuben Hood, John
Lemons and Margaret, his wife, Mary Balm, Wm.
townsend and Sarah, his wife, Jane Bain Eliza
Deth baln, Samuel Balm and Jane, his wife, John
Hood, Deborah Glass and the children of Robert
Hood, decd, names unknown; most of whom
are legatees under the will and all of whom yould
nave been entitled to dstributive Share OF the
Estate, II the deceased had died intestate, reside
without the limits of this State. These are there
fore to notify, require, cite and admonish the
the said James Hood, Reuben Hood John Lem
ons and wife, Margaret, Mary Balm, VIM Town
send, Jane Bain, Elizabeth Balm, Samuel Bain and
Jane his wife, John Hood, ID. Glass, and the chill.
dren OF Robt Hood, together with John d. Small
Thos. Mellow, and Jane Il. his wife, Alex. i.
Nesblt and the first Presbytery of the associate
reformed synod of the South, or thereprescntive
of that body.
Legatees OF the said Mary Small, decd, and
also distributes if she had died intestatc TO be
and sppear before me Oh Monday the 10th day
OF April 1854, IN the Court of Ordinary to be
holden at Lancaster Court House, then and there
TO shew cause, If any, why the said win should
or should not be proved and established in due
form OF Law, OF for what cause the same should
be set aside or established, and 10 make such
other and further showing and proof as you or
either OF you the'said parties may deem neces-
sary proper and advantageous for your respective
rights and interests in tie premises.
Given under my hand and seal of
L. y, Office at Lancaster Court House this
(-v- cath December 1883.
J. II. WIfHERsPocN, o. L. ID. ,
t7-Sm prs fse efo.
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N D II &c E..

=, lie Notes and Books of accounts of Henry
Massey Co., Lucy Massey, and 5. b. Massey,
are In my hands for collection. Those debtors
VINO come and pay up by the lst of February
next, VIII save costs. Those who do not nav nv
tuat 'i,he VIII be sued. This notice is for ali in
deDted, and no one will be favored
T.. >, ). W. COOKE, -AHy at Lac.
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NJ A RRI A G E S.

Till Hymen Lro't his love delighted hour,
There dwelt no JOY in Eden's rosy bower!
The world was sad.--the garden was aw lid;
And man, the hermit, sighed-till woman
smiled. Campbeu
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CATAWBA INDIANS

ALLpersous trading with the Catawba Indians
are notified that, as their Agent, will paw no
de3t or demand contracted by them without nv
1rGer' Unless l am consulted as to their trade
i 40 not regard myself as legally or morally
resi,onsole. re- pc The notice is to put the public
on their guard for it will be positively observed
1,, b MASSEY Agent.
'ah IL pd iS It
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Columbia Market.

Columbia Market.
JAsURY 6, 1884.
COTTON.--Our Cotton Market for so
far this week has been dull and very inactive;
the supply on sale has been light. 30 bales
were sold yesterday at prices ranging ftom
II to 81 cts.
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DISSOLUTION,

THE firm of s. A. R0SSER & CO., was dis
solved on the list inst. Those persons indebted
TO the same are notified that Il Is aboolutely ne
cessary that they should come forward and set
tic their accounts In order 10 close up the old
business. The remaining stock ON hand ,v;Ii
be sold out at reduced prices.
G. A. RossER q co.
Jan. ~ 4e AZ
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N OF ICE

ALL Presons having demands against me
will preeent them to Thos. T. Perry, Esq. for
payment and oil indebted to me will pay the
same 70 him, as have appointed him as my
Agent to settle up my business
WIN. PERRY.
Flat Rock, Jan. III pd 4S 81
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Mr.. Squire will remain in Lancaster few
days longer, those wishing to procure for item.
selves or friends Likness will do well TO call
soon. ''
KooMS-Catawba Hall, in the New Building
erected by Messrs Billings and Belk.
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Z. McLARNON,
RICKI NED AND nf 4 eSthtt.

DhlChLAfER AND PLASTERER
WOULD inform the citizens of Lancaster Dis.
trict that he would be happy to receive orders
II itom any one wishing work done In his line Of
oSiines@' business, 1t Is not always that an opportunity
ot having work done In q neat and good style
oilers itself Therefore Ill persons wishing to
~ Moik done WELL, would do well to try lin
.1r DIS work Is warranted, and all of l.:s worL
over aoss soss. not prove t" se good will be done
o. zee Of charge.
Lancaster, Jan. IL. lS54-4s-3t