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rt'HE only infalllble Medicine known.

FNHE only infallible Medicine known. -
IL BURROWS ELIXIR yITA-The original ar.
tic!e IN all lite purity Quick and powerful, its yir.
tues are proverbial-in SO many instances having
raised nom the very verge of the tomb the subjects
OF diseases r their most terrible FORMS testimo
nials OF the most exalted character from individuals
and institutions testify. In the descriptive circular
may be found one from the Masonic and Odd Fellows
Lodges OF Norfolk The ccines allie to give relief,
are numerous and valuable but II persons willing
70 suspend their use and submit 10 of ELlX.
IN VITA, cure at once be effected in ord HsTy
cases, eniy enc or two weeks being required, and
those REGARDED utterly bcurabe only three feHT
weeks IL viii thoroughly purify the blood la
scrof1ia. Rheumatism, indigestion, &c, 10 stands
alone. Its action the Bow els, Liver and Kidneys
are direct and efficient DEPRIVED humors IN the
circulation affect the vital orssps. OF two
or three weeks viii relieve the system OF all morbid
matter, reaction ensues, uncomfortable appetite
with high ard vigorous health the result In deep
and heavy colds that often end ia rapid decline,
nothing 10 comparable. For mereurial and syphiliie
diseases il is truly the only medicine known, not
leaving vestige of the disease Pursue the course
above, unless the bones have commenced eeesyins
III SO, at the end of three weeks suspend its ase
weeks. recommence, and at the end of three wseks
the body will be restored TO its original health.
we have just been put in possession OF liberal
supply OF the above inval liable mediehe, the won
deifai Curative pows rs Of which are proveIbiai.
PURCELL, LADD& Co,
JACKSON 4. WOOD,
GkUBBS l. APPERS0N,
re 2e-fy Druggists
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p DECOU s. CO., Franklin Clothing
ASs Store, Richmond, Va, is the best and cheap.
est store in the city to buy all kinds of READY
MADE CLOTHING.
We are constantly making up, and have for sale
all qualities and styles of Garments from which the
most fastidious select and be suited. The aci-
ties we enjoy with reference to the selections of the
newest and richest styles of goods fast as they
appear in the Northern and Eastern markets. afford
q guarantee that we will be second to none in the
fashionable, tasteful, and excellent character of our
goods. Included in our stock, win be found
Dress and Frock Coats of all colors and materials,
suitable to the season.
Plain and Fancy Cashmere Pants of new and
beautiful patterns
Rich Fancy and Plain Vests, in great variety
In fact, every article required to complete the
wardrobe of the gentleman and the man of business,
may be met with above and all of which we will
sell cheap the cheapest, and warrant good
the best. Therefore, all who may be in want of
Clothing would do well to call the Franklin Cloth
ing Store, No. SO Main street.
fe 10 r. DECOU 4 CO.
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VTTY OF RICHMOND. TO WTT:-Ai

CITY OF RICHMOND, TO WTT:-At
Hastings for the said city, Monday the 9th day of
March, 1854: Whereas George w, Gretter and VIII
liam Brent, merchants and partners trading under
the firm of Gretter and Brent by their counsel have
filed in the said office their declaration against VIII
liam II Mcleod, Of plea of debt for S57, due by
negotiable note; and George w. Gretter, of the
said hrm. having made oath before that the said
William II. Mcleod is not esdent of the State of
Virginia II is ordered that the said William ri Me-
Leod do appear before the said Court or in the
CLERKS Office, within one month after due publication
hereof and do what is necessary to protect bis inte
rests. Teste, RO HOWARD
ma 1--law4w ID, CLERK
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SPRING STOCK OF + ARTHEN-
RY, PLATED GOODS AND LOOKING-GLASS.
ES.-The subscriber is daily receiving his Spring
stock of the above articles bought from the most ap
proved factories both in this and foreign countries
upon the best terms.
He offers all articles in his branch of business at
either Wholesale or RETAIL and confidently assures
every one in want THAT NO ONE SHALL UNpERsEIL
HIM, OR OFFER GREATER INDUCEMENTS To EFFECT
SALES.
Handsome China Dinner Tea and Toilet Sets
Do Coivred and White do. do
Gut and Pressed Glass in every variety
Looking Glasses; Lamps; Chronicles
Casters; Tea Trays and Walters
Table Cutlery and Plated Goods.
ALSO,
:, splendid assortm ent Of Richly Decorated Flower
VASES: small portion of which being slightly da.
mayed, he offers at GREAT BARGAINS.
Conntry merchants, and others in want woula do
Main street. " es'
NH 20 j. d. B. EVANS
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When the dove ssys an Arabic legend, came
back 70 the ark its teet were covered with red
mud. Noah prayed they might always be red, and
thsy have remained 70 until this day.
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"a SPRING STOCK OF Ga
N BOOTS, SHOES AND TRUNKS. szSS
- We invite the attention of city and country
-sSS merchants to our stock of BOOTS, SHOES,
TRUNKS. CARPET BAGS, &c, suited to the
Springsand Summer Trade, consisting Of
Mems, womens, misses, boys, and children's
Shoes, of every variety of the common kinds.
Ladies' and gsntlemen's Boots and Shoes, of the
latest styles and best qualities; among them many
entirely new styles,
Sole Leather Trunks; best Iron Framed do; best
Wood Frame do; common do do do; Packing Trunks,
various qualities; Hair Trunks.
Ladies' Bonnet Boxes
Carpet Bags of every quality and size
All of which will be sold at unusually low prices,
particularly to cash customers. A call is requested.
WHITE L. PAGE,
NH 80 No IS Main ST.
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Mr.. Richard c. Thompson. tor several years CEN
nected with ''The Plough, the Loom and the An
VIII" died in Philadelphia on Thursday morning
4 ast.
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H0sB's Locg-It Is now said TO have been one
Of HOODS cheap TIL locks which.the foreman of
Ar. Chubb picked In England. Mr.. Hobbs himself
explained how this might be picked, and ,.fter
wards added simple protection. Messers. Cbubb
improved upon the hint set their foreman to work
upon one Of the old locks, and boasted the world
that they had picked the famous Hobbs lock Mr.
Hobbs offered goo II they would pick his Arperi.
can lock, known as the bank lock- but the trial was
deslined.
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RICHMOND, March 4, 1854. )
AT meeting of the Board of Directors
n of the Virginia Central Railroad Company, on
the 4th day of March, 1884 the following resolution
was adopted viz
Resolved That meeting of the Stockholders be
convened to meet in the city If Richmond on
THURSDAY, the 9th day of APRIL next, at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ. at the Metropolitan Hall.
A copy from the minutes
NH 6-t6thap j. GARRETT, Sec'rv.
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GEORGE j. SUMNER,
MPORTER AND EALER IN
CHINA, GLASS AND EARTHENWARE
NO. 20 FOURTEENTH STREET,
LAS now in store and is daily receiving
- his spring supplies of EARTHENWARE and
CHINA, of his own Importation of the latest and
most approved patterns and shapes, together with
large stock of GLASSWARE, LOOKING. GLASS
ES and FANCY GOODS,
His stock will be found extensive and the prices
as low as any Northern re-packing house can offer
Merchants visiting this market will promote their
own interestby an examination of his stock before
making their purchases.
~ Special attention given to packing.
NH Dim
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QUICK OF APPKHENsIoN.-A woman was srrai
gned In The Poiice Court this morning charged with
being a common drunkard, but in the most con6.
dent tone and manner imaginable. entered her plea
~ Not Guilty" Thereupon some half dozen of
fcers were sworn, when, if horrifed at the mr..
ray of witnesses against her, the Defendant cried
out. 20 Lord take 1t back Pm guilty n and
received her sentence accordingly with perfect
msekness.- Transcript, 25th.
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Capt John Dekinsaa.s formerly commander OF
e asAlnship James Adgsr, died Vi Jersey City on
A1sdsy.
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DIR. Ii. X. HOYT, SURGEON

VTfvSrazzz6A DENTIST, formerly froHi baitiiIofe,
OIlfTYYY has located permanently in Richmond
Office ON Main ST., at the Augusta
House, in Boshers Row. between 9th and 9th SITS Let
terra Of reoomme ndation from DR.. N. Smith, Hon.
Reverdy johnson, and others, be If desired
DR. H. tenders his sincere thanks to the citizens OF
Virginia for their very liberal patronage during bif
visits different parts of the State for the last seven
years. and respectfully invites them to give him
call at his new home. He keeps horse and sulkey,
and will attend TO calls from the country soon az
possible, free of extra charge. All operations per.
formed by him, shall be done in the very best man
ner and charges reasonable. NH l7-5m
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CHEAP. FASHIONABLE AND

n CHEAP. FASHIONABLE AND
d GOODS. H. FISHER having just return
ed from the North, he begs to offer to the in
- habitants of Richmond the largest assortment
of BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS &c of every varie.
ty and color, for Ladies, Misses and Gentlemen He
returns his sincere thanks for the great patronage he
has already receved and IL In hopes that all who vi
sit him win receive the same satisfaction hereto.
fore. @ 8. H. FISHER.
NH 81 Is .l 228 Broad ST.
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:: LARGE DWELLING HOUsE

a. LARGE DWELLING H GU Sc
Iii FOR RENT, AND BUILDING LOTS FOR
SALE.-The House is in pleasant and retired
neighborhood. within ten minutes walk of husi-
ness; has twelve Rooms, large Yard and Garden,
Boarding School Mansion; possession the Goth of
April.
FOR SALE-Several Handsome BUILDING
LOTS. on 25th street. opened and improved;
others on Church Hill, and from % to so Acres of
LAND near the city. which would make beautiful
Cottage Farm. Apply to
A. g. STUBS,
NH 6-1awts A Kpouvles nd Wa1f,rsI,s
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Dumps PUMPS just received at
my store on 18th ST., between Main and Gary. a
large supply of Cistern, Well, Garden Engine. and
other Force, Lever and Double action PUMPS of
various patterns with brass and iron cylinders which
I will sell on the most accommodating terms. Per
needing such articles should give me call
mh3I-ts CHARLES Fl LANGLEY
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DsSIED.-Thc paragraph connecting the name
Of Archbishop Hughes with the acquisition OF Cuba
!. pro.ounesd entirely destitute Of foundation by
hshop now being ia that city. ss
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HOUSE

ME OLD MEDICAL HOUSE.
u = rRANkIIN STREET, JUST BELOW THE
sra sti dispensing the blessings OF their kill in the
Institution.
People In the country, when visiting the city, are
very particularly invited to call. No charge Tor con-
deYa.
Doctor r. 4 Co. ara the msksr and cole tenders Of
the CHEMICAL EXTRACT or FRENCH FLOW.
ERS. which has stood the test Of tiss. and which
unrivsiied In giving tone and vieor to syste shat
tered and almost wiltsd down By the frocs Of ssIiS
life.
All ietters prepaid, promptly attended 70. on'ss
au s-akwts KIcuMonp. Va.
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Aex- FASHIONABLE SPRING MIL
E4E&S LINERY.-Mrs. C. FIGLINI, is now in re-
y2H ceipt of very handsome assortment of
~&S STRAW and SILK BONNETS, of the Ia
test and approved styles consist ng of ghorp
Rutland, DuBstable Split Straw, Hair and Diamond
Straw. Also, beautiful Spring Styles of Ribbons and
Flowers, to which she socits the attention of all
in want of such goods they will be sold very low.
NH 2I-d2w
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u CARRIAGES CARRIAGES.

cEHsH CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES,
NJ CARRIA + S.-THOS. CLEMMITT,
10th street, near the Banks, Richmond, We, manu-
factnrsr ofCARRIAGEs, BAROUCHES, RoCKA.
WAYS and BUGGIES, invites the attention of all
in want Of such articles assuring them that he does
not deal IN Yankee that they will get the best
materials and workmanship in his Carriages, which
he warrants equal to any in the city, and ct prices
that fail please. 81 NH l6 Is
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I LIVERPOOL SALT.-Sundry brands Of
~ fine and coarse SALT, fer sale by
5anh ld--ts SGHAEk, kOHLERG CO.
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HECKER'S FARINA-An excellent ar
IL tlce of diet for nvalids and children; also for
masking buildings, &c. Prepared expressly for fami-
lies. For sale by ALEX. UUNAL,
ap1 49, Main st
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RICHARDSON Il CO.,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
DRY GOODS.
IS MAIN STREET. RICHMOND VA.
SPRING. l854 ~

statesmen.
w. B. HOPKINS, Lexington,
JOHN E KENT, Montgomery,
PETER Law, Danville,
THos. J. CHARLTON, Montgomery,
j. B. FAULKNER. Halifax Va
WITH the invitation to the Merchants
w Of Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee
to examine stock of DRY COOS this season VI e
give the assurance of having a large and general as.
sortment of ENGLISH, FRENCH and GERMAN
MANUFACTURE. hich with every variety OF
AMERICAN FABRIC, selected with special refer
ence to the trade of those States will make stoct
complete and embrace all the articles usually found
in Wholesale Dry Goods Store, both Staple az
Fancy, on all of which will be content to plac e
moderate prices on accommodating terms
ALSO.-The most complete assortnents in the city
of CARPETINGS RUGS, DOOR MATS, PIANO
and TABLE COVERS, &c &C.. which we will Sc n
in quantities to suit purchasers.
RICHARDSON L CO,
mn 7-dlm&c8t IS Main street
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EAHNESTOCK'S VERMI UGE.-
Il Perry's Dead Shot; M'Lanes' Verinifuge, &c., 70 r
sale wholesale and retail, by
apI ALEX DUvAL 155. Main st.
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JUST RECEIVED By STEAM.

N Err -E. B. SPENCE, No. 40, corner Of Main
W6 and Governor streets, has this cay received
-~A~- large and beautiful assortment of all the
styles of SPRING GOODS, embracing every article
of GenteInen's Wearing Apparel, which he respect
fully requests his friends and the public generally to
call and examine. ms7
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HOSE.-Locomotive, fire engine, and
Ia garden Hose in store, and for sale by
8p WILLIAMS L. BRO.
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"a P. BECHER, MERCHANT TAiLoH,
il formerly or the firm Of Nelson < Co.. re
NJ sneetfulfy informs bic friends and the pabiic
~M- In general that he has opened large esssn
Iishrnent st No IS Main street, and just rsfn,nss
GOODS. embracing every Article OF esntiemens
wearing apparel, besides most beautiful aTd som
MERES SC ali of the latest and choicest patterns
competing with. If not suTpassing any collection OF
the kind in this city.
fasbiorabla suit warrsnfed 10 fit, he will be happy
TO see the friends Of the old firm snd the public at
his present stand No rs Main street, below the City
Hotel NH q 1ma
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NOTICE TO THE STOCKHOLDERS
IN OF THE RICHMOND AND DANvI LIE LIE
RAILROAD COMPANY:-A general m m, Oh p .He
road Company viii be held in the city Of Richmond d
on THIJRSDAY the 18th day of April, 1854, at IL
The Stockholders will usual, pass free over the
Railroad TO and from the meeting
~ ~ P. VAN DEURSEN. Sec'y.
Office Richmond and DanviIle R; R; Co !
Richmond, Feb. "a, 1854.
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FREDERICKSBURG CORPORATION
4 SCRIP win be taken in exchange foI READY
MADE CLOTHING, at eight per cent. discount.
]. d. GOODMAN,
No. 1874 Main street, opposite Eagle Square.
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EtOR RENT-A Brick Stable aud Car
Il riage House, situated on Seventh street, oppo-
site the Theatre, aud in good condition.
ap l TOLER L COOK. Agents
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A61sCEr.LANEoUs.
NHTNA. CROCKERY. 0LAS0WAT

j above reward, and all reasonable expenses, will
be paid for the apprehension and delivery TO Us 10
or. as she calls herself, MARIA PsRRY, if taken 80
miles more from Richmond, thirty doarsif ta-
ken In near Richmond. -
Maria Is of medium statue, with round facs seH
about gingerbread color good set OF teeth, Iui'
suit of hair and pleasant countenanee. Het Pie :.
else age not recolleeted, but she Is oeie'eo " De
about twenty-four or five years old
= PHIL. M TABB son. AGENTS.
Office on Governor street,
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MACHINE BELTING-Leather and
Ay1 India Rubber of all sizes, always on hand. For
sale by
apI WILLIAMS & BRO
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FANCY GOODS. Colognes, Toilet Ar
u ticies. Perfumes. Soaps, &c, IN sreat variety,
snitsbIe for the country trade.
api BENNETT u BEERS. Druggists.
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LIVERPOOL FINE SALT.-700 sacks
- for sale from wharf by
apl DAVENPORT ALLEN & co
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~ Loaf; 100 bbls Coffee Sugar A and B; 100 bbls
Crushed Receiving, for sale by
api LEWIS WEBB SON.
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EANCY CANES.-We have on hand a
l. large assortment of gold and SILVER head Canes
some of which made to order, We can
there fore confidently recommend them as genuine.
Also great variety of fancy styles. Call at our Fur
nishng AMI Fancy Store and examine them.
WIN. +. ADCOCK & co,
ap1 Main st., under American Hotel
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pRIME BACON SIDES, S III 0 u L.
l. DERS, HAMS and JOLES, landing and for sale
by
ap1 JNO. H. CLAIBORNE
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-09-16
SELECT POETRY.
THERE'S MUCH IN LIFE AFTER ALL.

There's much in this life after all,
That's pleasant il people would take II;
On some Of us trouble must tall,
But sure am most OF US make II.
lie, us look for the ups and the downs
Aud try to take things a. we find them;
And, if we are met with the frowns,-
Believe that q smile is behind them.
What have we, we did not receive?
Is the world no, sufficiently roomy?
Then, why should we wish 10 believe
We were sen, into life 10 be eloomyl
We may meet with some rubs in our day,
But don't let us iremble for fear OF them
Rather hope they'll not come in our way,
And do all we can 10 keep clear OF them.
There are regions Of quicksands and rocks,
Aud it's diliculi, too, 10 sleer round them
good plumbline might save US some
knocks,
But it's no easy matter 10 sound them,
For our needle may poin, the wrong way,
And onr char do no more than mlsead us,
Till we find that 'seach dog has his day."
And friends all alive to succeed us.
But there's much IN this life, after all,
fhai's pleasant il people would take ii:
Though on some of us ironble must fall,
Full sure ! am most OF MS make II,
Let Ms look for the ups and The downs,
And iry 10 take things us we find them;
And if we are met by the irowns-
Believe that q smile is behind them.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-09-16
THE DADY.

o, yes, take The baby along, by all means
Babies love dearly TO ride in cars, and ioddl'
abou, in steamboats,. Why, The baby 10 III,
life OF The paliy.-We have known whole
room full Of people entertained by one, hou
after hour. Sleeping or waking the prel
ty little creature, lha, can lisp n li,lIesEng.
| lish, or French, one can hardly tell which,
is the universal delight and many party
has been stupid jus, for The want Of one.
| In old times when they used To journey in
stages, II lady who had sweet little child
with her, could scarcely call it her own, the
whole way, The gentlemen were so fond OF
carrying, keeping aud kissing il. Why, the
bachelors loved TO play with, and dandle on
their knees, though al first they might be a
little bashinl, aud awkward in taking hold Of
tho strange and unaccuslomed thing. But the
smiles and winning ways Of the baby were
always ilrestibe and sure 10 overcome n,
last the most obstinate OF bachelors. People
love babies as they do flowers Gentlemen
especially, who are fond Of flowers, like ba-
bles the sweetest Of them all to carry in
their hands, jus, AS they would put carna.
lion in ,heif button holes.
Now babies aud butterflies do swain in
summer, 10 be sure II is then, they are on
the wing. Pray, dom; try TO keep them
from flying about and aighlng here aud
there when something strikes their iancy,
opening and shutting their hands and wings
awhile, then fitting away again. Ye, that
have babies don't 60 anywhere without
them. Better leave your purse behind, i,
will be less missed The ligh, of your eyes
will be quencheJ, and your longne will mis-,
il. Inspiration. VIVA, II literally everlasting
topic is the baby She does this, she did
that. Baby laughed in her sleep. Her mo-
lher does believe, it was because she saw
something, which one so lately from the
skies could only behold. Baby can say this
word, and hides away sometimes from her
mamma, though all but her nose and eyes
are in plain sight.
Ye, who have no baby! get The lawful
ownership Of Que as soon as possible. iou
don'l know what a fountain Of pure felicity
1t Is. The baby is the light and Joy Of the
whole house. The sweet little creature is
Tie brightest jewel III your cabinet aud orna-
mental TO your drawing room; the choicest
garland ~ your eaiden; mos, inexhanslible
0i entertaining company. There Is no soi-
tude, where II baby Is. Cure and uouble
disappear at the approach st the laughing
hllIe cheIup. She is cliluroiOfm 10 yOnr aux
ieues, aud celebrating gas 10 your pleasures.
We adop! lie sly lie Vi advice OF money
loving ialner 10 Ills sUn, wIlh change vi
a word or iwo-"Pfocure "a baby, friend
honestly OF course, but at any rate, be sure
aud get one."--A graceful vine she will be
10 you IN youth, which will support you in
the iulrmnie, Of age.-Nepark Daily Adrsr'
tStr.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-09-16
A FATHER KILLED by HIS son.

The Lauderdale miss. Republican records
Mr. Lockla man who was generally re-
specied by his neiahbos while sober, was
last week killed by his own son. The fact +.
as communicated are briefly as loIlows:-
moved from Kemper county 10 the western
part OF The State, leaving his con behind him.
After some lime, Mrs. Locklair was compel
led, 10 consequence Of his brutal treaImen,
while drunk, TO leave him. She arrived 81
her sous, after hayisg walked nearly one
hundred miles. The son dull!ully bought
and presented her with piece OF land, upon
which she moved, and also furnished her
with neeessaries, aud supported her after.
wards By his daily labor. Some lime clap
sed when Locklair returned, behaved himself
well for a time, but soon became intoxicated,
aud seizing knife attempted TO take the
lie Of his son. The young man tried 10
avoid him, but all in vain. The wretch
was npon him, the deadly weapon upliiied,
The miserable son was compelled 10 take the
life OF his wreIched parent in order 10 save
his own, which he did by shooting him
through The head. Loeklair expired imme-
dialely, a victim 10 inlsmPeIenee, leaving his
wife and son TO drag their weary lives along
The path Of lie fate more w'eiched mis-
erable Than that Of lbs unfortunate, yet aban-
doned father.