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Notice.
Look Up Street.

WEBB CLAnx's HOTEL is still in op.
eralion-O thanks to the kindness Of good
irIcnds)--rcad.' to receive customers, and
entertain them. to their entire satisfaction.
Mr.. c. is resolved that his Hotel shall not
be cXcclcd by any house in the country.
Everything tho market can furnish shall
be spread upon his table, wei. ,ooked and
ccanly. The beds are all good order,
and shall be kept so. Give him trial
and Mr. Clark pledges satisfaction.
Jan. IL, 1854 IL If
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Veterinary Surgeon.

ROBERT W. ANDREWS no,o6.s ,he
cltizens OF this, and the adjoining Districts.
That he has removed his Stables near the De.
pot OF Tie ". g. vi. Il. load, where me is ready
ut all times to take charge of diseased Horses
'or moderate charge III all cases where there
Is no cure nc pay will be expected. He also
continues 10 take Passengers to end from The
Depot, End expects shortly to receive n New
oinIihns for that purpose Goods he will haul
al The old rate of 10 cents per package, and
sollci's the patronage Of the public.
Feb. %, 1853 l7--,f
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N EW STORE

THIRD Door South of Me Topn HILL
and nearly opposite 71ndal G Hatson
HGeilE subscriber would respectfully in.
- torn The citizens of Sumterville and
the public generally, that he has opened mt
the above place general assortment of
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and
Caps, Hardware, Crockcrywarc, &c. &c.
A.sn. A Choice lot of Family Groceries o!
every description, with Fruit OF various
kinds, such as Oranges, Apples, Lemons,
&c. &c, which he will sell very low for
CuIh.
J. BARRETT.
Nov @, 1853. o lv
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Important Notice,

FELLOW CITIZENS = 1t is painful task
to dun, but stern necessity and your negligence
ana forgcltness, demand that l should remind
all those indebted To III, either by note or ac-
count, to come TO taw with the chink, hides or
corn at the mill, on or before the first Monday
III Alarch next, to save yourselves Of displeas-
urc and 10 chca, Lawyers, ShcrifIs and petty
Constables ont Of cost, for
Al the loss Of penny
You'll grmmb!c and groan,
AS though the rheumaiics
Were piercing. each bone.
The ghost bad shi!ings
Forever you will haunt,
And yon shake, least Tomorrow
Should bring you to want.
sES' Pay up, AM! save costs. and there will
yet be Il cr:! left You.
WM. FRANCIS BUTLER.
Jan. %, 1854 l3 IF
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To the Public,

JOHN CHINA offers his services TO the
citiZens OF Sumter District and the public gen
orally and pledges himself to give ,ycrv atien.
ton 10 The sale of all properties entrusted 10 his
hands on commission, either nj auction or Dri-
va'e sale: The facilities he enjoys as to situa-
ton mud his long experience in the business ure
satisfactory evidence Of his ability to do Justice
to any VIII" may employ him.
Feb %, 1851. II u
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TO The Public,
AUCdiOlaccP's MOplcc

JAMES II. CLARK bcgs leave to noti-
fy the citizens of SumtcrvilIe and the vi.
cinity, that he is now prepared 10 give his
entire attention to any business in the
auction line. lie has had some experience.
and hopes by diligence and attention to
merit share of public favor.
Snmterville, Ian. llth, 1854. ll..-tif
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NEW GOODS.

@-f 40 @ra AAS@ .@Ho
The subscribers arc now in receipt of
their SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK,
consisting, Of every variety of Gents and
Ladies' dress goods. Groceries, Hard
ware &C., which they are prepared to sell
as cheap as this market can afford. Please
call and examine for yourselves. +.
r. C. WEBB s. co. H
Apr, 5, 1854. %. tf.
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Fall Goods! Fall Goods
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Notice.

ALI. persons who nrc in my debt IL fee,
VIII please 10 come forward, and pay j, 10 me,
For am now out Of the indulcing mood,
And couldn't wait longer, indeed, if would
The Sheriff has got ne, with harness on back;
Anu soon IN to trot on very rough track,
II my friends don't come forward and give
me Il lift,
!'ll go TO the devil, soon, all in n drift,
But rather than so to him, SO early, bark We
III give we bit of hint; now mark Inc
II you don't pay up, :igh. under your noses,
III take all your papers, and give them to
Moses,
And then, oh, then, you'll get your farm
In hell, he'll roast you like Il herin,
=, J. S. RICH. NJ. d.
Clarendon, Feb, s, 1854. Is If
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Negro Shoes,

The subscriber has made arrangements for
the manufacture Of from -Four 10 Five Thousand
pairs Of the above article by the # ALI 4 For
Istsfen &c as 70 qnalitys he would respectfully
refer parsons who may be disposed 10 pnrnbase
et him those who spatrnnized HIM iast, YEAR
q Asae prlse, h.s will iiieta ps
5stay 2aa 2 q, 4 s., f IS
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Superstition i'm odd Numbers,

I'd
The idea of virtue in odd numbers
s1yery aneient. Virgil mentions it in
his eighth ,Eclogue, where many spells
Z and charms then practised are record
ed. lIhe whole subject is curious
one: and 1ouid md'ie an interesting
II al the opinions in regard to it
! sssl| |sl County women hold it
E,le rule to use an odd
sitting Il hen Eal>
5.fnlerry Wives OF Wind.
- himself; to be cn,,apped
PIE, and remarks is
' AHlmc, hope good luck lies
( bcrs. Away They
divinity in odd numbers,
gS S', chance, or DEATH"
ff&&S$2a f&&S$2a on belief ut the pre-.
ountry, that the num-
By t&%imuus anI that when
- meet in Il room, one
sss die within Il year. This
IS supposed to have arisen
fscIlal supper.
Ecnth son Of seventh son is
FED q" infal1ible doctor and the
sr seven, by the way, is the most
$ of all. The seventh day was
appropriated as one ofrcst, and the sew.
enth, year was directed to be Sabbath
'ofrest for all things. At the end Of
seven times seven years commenced
the grand jubilee. Pharaoll's dream
toretold seven years of plenty and sev-
en- years oftamine. Under the Jewish
law, man was commanded to forgive
his enemies seven times and under the
StiSissaiii CHRISTIAN despoGsation, seventy seven
rstincs. When Jericho was taken, they
encompassed the city seven times
Ellsna sends Naaman to wash in Jor.
dan seven times. Elijah, on the top
otECarmel, sends his servant to look
seven tfrrfes sof- for f-raaiiif air. Solomon WAS
seven years building the temple, at the
dedication OF which he teasted seven
days. The children of Isreal ate un-
1leavened bread seven days. David,
in bringing up the ark, offered seven
bullocks and seven rams. The apos-
ties chose seven dcacons: and some
inquiring person, who has investigated
this subject to nicely, states that the
]. Saviour spoke seven times from the
cross, on which he remained seven
hours; that he afterwards appeared
seven times, and in seven times seven
days sent the Holy Ghost.
5sE - l he number nine is regarded with
I more or less superstition, particularly
In connection with seven. Augustus
I Caesar was ovcrjoyed when he passed
I. his sixty y-third year, because he consid.
Sfered it the climacteric one; and that
then he was to live q long life. This
lis nine times seven, and is said to bring
Il great change in the life of man. The
whole belief.in anything of the kind
may be grossly supersttious, and yet
We are not prepared to say that it is.
fs.s--ffs%SS " Y S,,o,L,,, I;m,.
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The idea of virtue in odd numbers
,sgery ancient. Virgil mentions it in
his eighth ,Eclogue, where many spells
ana charms then practised are record
ed. The whole subject is curious
one. and you'd nlate an interesting
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-30

CniLp POISONED ny RuMsELLER.-
The Express, Of New York City, states
that on Saturday last, John Graham
gave son Of William Reed. aged
eight years. some brandy. Soon after
the child became stupeiied. Ii was
carried home and died In. conyul-
sions. The body was examined-an
inquest held over il by Coroner Hill
ton-and DIR. Finnel testified that the
death was caused by the poisonous
effect Of Alcohol. and that. as the
body had been weak and feeble. q
small quantity Of brandy was sufficient
to produce the result. The jury ac-
quiesced in this opinion. and rendered
the following verdict:
"That the deceased came TO his
death by commissions from poisoning
by alcohol, administered by join
Graham"
Upon the rendition of the verdict
Graham was held to bail in $1,000 fol
trial.
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Cincinnati, Sept. Il
TO THE PUBLIC.

This Is to certify that, In June last. was
attacked with the AsIaiic CholeraI and was
soon, as my physician states In collapsed
state. had remained in this state some two
hours, when my physician informed my fam
lily and friends that could not possibly live.
and strictly forbid my wife permitting any
one giving me any medicine or nourishment,
whatever, as II would only hasten my death.
At this time Mr.. Forsha came TO see me, and
broughl with him bottle containing four
ounces Of his Alternative Balm, snd asked
permission Of my vile to use II on me, as he
thought II would Immediately give ease. |
was Immediately applied. and In less than ten
minutes was restored, aud was in warm
perspiratiOa, prior to which time my extremi.
ties were cold, clammy sweat was on my
face and head. After the use Of two ether
bottles of the same medicine. | was entirely
relieved Of all distress, and in few days was
restored TO health.
l would most cheerinly and heartily rec.
ommend this BALM to oil who are afflicted
In similar way. / have also used il Ia
other diseases, aud have found il a mos
excellent remedy. 10 no, think IT can b,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-30

Webegan TO feel alarmed, and in
quired II possibly we had neglected to
cash the purchases we made at his
store.
NO, no, il is not you, Of course
But see what the william has taken and
not paid cent forl He took an UNI
brella last night. lie took my peck
ct knife yesterday morning. He took
my purse and contents this morning.
why this Is no customer, but q
thief He belongs on BlackwelPs
Island you have mistaken his title
No. no, he replied, he is respec-
table; he Is in a handsome house; he
associates well. He borrowed your
gold pencil last week, and wore your
watch TO hea- the Webster eulogy.-
He talked with your wife at the church
door, after Tlackeray's lecture. while
you ran of with your friend, and run
on about the lecture.
who IL the rascal-he deserves 10
be caned?'
Don't use hard language he re-
piled. for he. boasts you as one Of his
friends. aye. and your wife. too. !
have seen In his possession her breast
pin, keep cool, and her marriage ring.
He did not steal IL, either
Tell me the williams name. He
shall pay for his impudence.'
'Ah,' said he, there you mistake
again. He never pays. ButPll show
you his name And drawing us near
the gas-light. he opened his book Of
memoranda, and pointed 10 the word,
written in great capitals--the meanest
of all observation-disclosures.
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HOW rrWAspoNr.

The Lafayette Courier in speaking
of the late State Democratic Conven-
ton, tells how the affair was conduc.
ted. The editor Of the Courier is a
democrat, but is opposed to the Ne
braska'bill. wegive place to shis and
similar articles for the benefit Of our
Democratic readers. as they do notfind
such in the paper Of our neighbour
There Is growing disposition upon
the part Of large number OF demo
Gratis to get up another ticket. to be
composed Of men opposed to the repeal
ofthe Missouri Compromise. II Is not
our place to interfere, but as the whig
party in all probability viii not have q
ticket. and as we cannot. and will not
vote for any man for any Office. who is
in favor Of tho Nebraska net Of infamy,
we trust the Democracy will bring out
another ticket, for which we can vote.
IL they are competent men we will
give them our humble influence and
vote. As our only object Is To secure
an expression Of opinion upon this
great question. we trust no wing will
be placed upon the ticket, but that
the dominant party in the State should
take the entire ticket from their ranks.
But we had almost forgotten. that our
object was 10 introduce the following
article from the Lafayette Courier
Richmond Palladium.
Before the organization OF the Con-
vention our delegates met In the room
Of the Superintendent of Common
Schools. almost unanimously deIermin'
ed that they would oppose the adop-
ton Observation-Disclosures as party
measures, the Nebraska Bill, and OPP
position 10 the Temperance movement
--preierring 10 leave those questions
TO be acted upon at the County Con.
ventions at home. Contrary 10 al
Democratic usages, tho whole pro-
ceedings Of the Convention was pre-
maturely arranged. even TO the selec'
ton ofpresiding officers, the appoint
ment OF committees, and the character
ofthe platform TO be adopted. Jesse
ID. Bright, our Senator in Congress
had come all the way from Washington
on purpose TO preside over the Con
vention, and dictate los proceedings
This was manifested in the appoint
ment by tho president Of the committee
on resolutions. An effort was made
tohave this committee nominated b
he delegates from each congressiona
district, but this movement was votes
down. and the appointment Of th'
Committee was left 10 Jesse y. Bright
who, Of course, selected such men a
he knew would carry out his wishes. :
In regard 10 tho nomination Of all The
old officers, u 10 unnecessary for US 4
remark. This matter was oil arran
ged. even 10 the preliminarics, lonI
before The Convention assembled
IL was evident from the first, that N
new candidates could be nominated
and that the doctrine established tw'
years ago. Of rotation In Office, was 4
be repudlated- The old ostablishe,
usage Of selecting all tho officers soutl
Of the National road. was 10 be strict,
adhered TO, and the North were pa
of with the OF repeated promise tina
the next time you shall be remember
cd"
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HOW TO BE BRAuTrfULl

The following passage is from one Of
Professor Upham's letters to the Con-
grcgationalist. He is speaking Of the
captain ofthc steamerIn which he sail
ed from New York:
AS we were about 10 start, ! saw
him move TO an elevated position above
the Wheel and II was interesting TO see,
how quickly and completely the inward
thought or purpose alters the outward
man. He gave a quick glance to every
part Of the ship. Tie cast his eye over
the multitude coming on board the
ship, among whom was the American
Ambassador TO England, who. IL the
captain may be said TO embody the
ship; may be said with equal truth &c
embody In his official person u nations
rights, and nations honor. lie saw
the husbands and the wives, tho moth
or and children entrusted to his care
and his slender form, rs he gave III,
orders for our departure, seemed NJ
nj once 10 grow more erect and firm
the muscles sfhis face swolledi hi
dark eye glowsd with new'Gre; ant
his whole person expanded and bcauti
fed itself by the power Of inward emo
ton.
Il have often noticed this interesting
phenomenon; and have come 10 the
conclusion, II man or woman either
wishes 10 realize tho full power Of per
sonal beauty Il must be by cherishlne
noble hopes and purposes; by having
something 10 do and something to live
for. which Is worthy Of humanity
aud which by expanding the capaciticl
Of the soul, gives expansion ant
symmetry TO tho body which contains
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How 10 TILL A TEAonER.-A gen.
tleman from swampyille, State Of New
York. was telling how many different
occupations hohad attempted. Among
others he had tried school teaching.
oval, | didn't teach long; that Ia !
only rent TO hire out"
"Did you hire outg"
oval, | didn't hire out; | only teeni
10 hire out.
"Why did you give Il up?"
"Wal, give II up-for some rca.
son or 'nuther. You see, | travelled
into u deestrik and inquired for the
trustees. Somebody said Mr.. Snick.
les was the man | wanted TO see. Sc
found Mr.. Snickle--named my objick
in introducing myself--and asked him
what he thought oflettirg me try my
luck with the big boys and unruly gals
of the deestrik. He wanted TO know Il
raaly thought myself eap'ble; and
told him | wouldn't mind his asking
my few questions in 'rithmetic and
Biography, or showing my hand
writing. But he said no never mind
he could tell a good teacher by biz
gait"
Let me sec you walk of n ltd,
ways, says he, and can tell say,
he. 'jis's wells I'd heard you examined
says he
lie sot in tho door as he spoke. anc
| thought he looked little skittish
but was considerable frustrated, and
didn't mind much; so | turned abou
and walked oil rs smart rs know't
how. lie said he'd tell me when Il
stop, so KEEP on Gill thought ID
gone bout fur enough; thonl spectet
s'thing was 10 pay, and looked round
Wal, the door was shut and SnickleI
was gomez
Did you go back?
wal, mol didn't 60 back
Did You apply for another school?
wal, no-l didn't apply for anoth
err school, said the gentleman from
swampville. Irather Judge my ap
pearanee was against me-.
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AN uEpRoYITABLE CUSTOMER

We met an odd but intelligent old
gentleman one day, says a Newly ork
Journal, who seized our arm, and said,
MY young friend. | am in trouble,
do small business, you know. very
small business. butt is intended TO be
cash business in every item. Nc
man can say that | owe him a cent
aud no man owes me with my consent
But here is customer who jews me
out Of enough money in the course o.
year. to support a wife. or bring VI
a family Of children
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too highly recommend.
JOEL aIRBy.
Cincinnsti; Dec. 9Th, ls49.
| do hereby certify that the above eerll6-
cate Is correct, and the statement Of the
physician made 10 me IL true.
JULIA ANN KIRBY.

A Certificate from tho Yev. J. n. Finley.
Cincinnati. March 9TH. 1852
DR.. Forsha--ThIs IL the iirst time In my
long life that ] have given my name In
recommendation OF any medicine. US a gen.
eral remedy, though | have ofien been soIcI.
ted. have used yonr Alternative Balm for
nearly two years. FIRST, for the rheumatism
In my hip and knee. Of which was nearly a
cripple. then for very severe braisos on two Of
my family then violent attack Of dlarrhass
on myselfi then for inaamalisn, for burns,
bruises. aud for very severe case OF stiff
neck, brough, on by violent cold, and I
think have had fall proof Of lie medical
properties, ina great many of,he diseases for
which you recommend II. aud have not
found u TO fall In even one Of them. sun,
do not say that II IL an lnfallIble cure, yet Il
my sober onvictIon. that II IL the best
compound for these remsdIe. for which Il 10
recommended, that have ever tried, and I
have tried many. will not. II can pro-
cure II, be without II In my family for any
consideration. Hoping that you will still
continue 10 compound Il honestly and tina, Il
may relieve thousands Of sufferers, most
heartily recommend Il 10 my fellow.cltizsns
a. most excellent Family Medicine.
Yours. additionally,
]. u. FINLEY,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-30
DIR. F0RSHA'S
Alternative Balm.
"A BALM FOR EVERY WOUND"
FOR INTERNAL AND EXTER.
NAL USE.

Nhk toHf
This balm is warranted to re-
Ileve all Rheumatisms. Strains in
the Spine, or Spinal affection and
Dyspepsia, Headache, or Stiff
Neck, Toothache, Earache, Sore
Throat, Soreness in the Breast,
Stomach or Bowels, OF Burning in
the breast, asthma, Bronchitis,
Sprains and Bruises, Burns, Scalds
or Frozen Parts, Cramp Cholic
aud Bilious Cholic, Cholera Nor
bus, Pleurisy, Flux, Fever and
ague, Piles, Corns, Fresh cuts or
sores, inflammation in the head,
Stor. ch, Bowels, or Kidneys,
Summer complaint of Children
Worms and inflammation of the
stomach, and Bowels, and Group,
Scarlet Fever
The reason why this balm reaches all these
cases IL because Il reduces inflammation, aud
ruoses he secretious aud nervous system
Into action, This power Is owing TO the
peculiar combination Of medical properties
without their being neutralzed. The medi.
cine ID perieclfully sale. not containing any
deadly poison, or mineral. II will, " used
freely, ae, Immediately upon the liver, and
al other pccrcctlve organs.
fsend tho following Certificates.
Certificate OF Dr. j. n Jordan, late ResIden,
Physician otthc Fourth Street Cholera Hos.
plial.
can oheeriully recommend the Alternative
Balm 10 the public knowing aa | do, thai !, IL
an excellent article. | used Il with good
effect In Cholera, during my late connection
with tho Fourth st., Cholera Ilospita In thIe
city, In case Of cramps pains In the
stomach and bowels. also used II In a case
Of inflammation Of the Kidneys with the hap.
plest effect. From my knowledge Of Ia viz
tues, In the above diseases and others, In
which have used Il. have no hssilaney In
pronOuncIng Il superior 10 any medicine
hitherto offered to the public with which |
have become acquainted. and would cheer.
fully recommend II 10 tho public.
H.. JORDAN. NJ. ID.
Cincinnati, Sept. ist 1919.
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Hc,Ey,S ,a, 4ppn nsg READ As Y ~ sApn

U0iYE APPhcTED READ AND M MADE
WiiobE.-pks. HALL a NfiiTE, having
,otnea 90 aftncrsip continued be consulted
ON oil Diseases OF private OF delicate nature, and
guarantee a cure Ia all cases which they under.
by aione course OF study ana prae.ieni exner,.
enec OF nnlimlied extent, Drs. n. a W. have tho
Erhuheaton OF presenting the unfortunate with
remedies that have never failed 20 cure tho most
alarming cases OF ooNoRRiikA aud sYPii-
Under their treatment, all OF The horrors Of
NehereAl Diseases, lmpureiilood, Ulcers, impoion-
ey, Palms Ia The Bach, aud Organs 81 Generation,
Inflammation OF the liladdef aud Kidneys, Hydro
ecie, Absceascs, Diseases Of the Liver and Lnnfn,
Dropsy, kcrofula, 1nmors, kpieptc fIts, Diseases
OF Tho Nervous system generally, Diafrhnea, Dye
sn.s,y, FLIES rintula, hupiures, &e.,are peFma
Periodical complaints Of females. however COM
plicaied or appallngi also, all other diseases incl
dent 70 females, cured, aud every function, re-
stored 10 Ia natural tone and yigor.
Ague and Fever cured In tweniy-four hours,
warranted.
sEmlsAL wsAKSErs.-Dr. u. & W. devote great
phrt OF their time % the treatment OF those cases
caused by secret and solitary habit, which ruins
me body AID mind, unnlling The unfortunate In
diVidual for either business or society. Some Of
.hs sad aud mechanically effects produced By early
habits ofyoulh are weakness Of The back and lint
dlzzness OF tho head, dmness OF sight, palplis
Of the heart, dyspepsia, nervousness deTaps "a
Of the digestive functions, symptoms OF eonsnmrs'
t"if W. ~ tceHht cuctta ON Tue M a Ftt,.h
70 be dreaded loss ofmemory, conf ,son ~ ia ~
depression Of spirits, evil ioreboo nes, ayer.ion
society, sef-dlsirusi timdty. DC n =, s.n ~, ~
evils procuced. Snch persol.s should eee,ss sne
snmmaung marriage, consult physleinn ~ .ss-
renee and skii, and be AT once restored "a hesg,h
and happiness. ''ee W noAisn
ID Letters addressed 10 Or. II. d. White ho,
1891 y. o., postpaid, containing fee. promn,l,
at.ehaed To- and Medicine forwarded 20 any i,art
OF sas United Siates, secure from observation.
s'ne'est secresy observed.
Nov. II 1858, fly.