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VARIETY
Marriage and Style Of Living.

Numbers do and will remain unmarried,
especially among our upper classes. from
necessities artifcially created or gratuitous-
iy supposed. Younger sons are constant
ly doomed to celibacy, not because mar
rying income is unattanable by them, but
because prejudice, custom, pride, or lazi-
ness forbid them to toll Tor its attainment.
Ny inheritance, or by public employment.
they possess perhaps just sufficient to per.
init them to enjoy the pleasures and anne
mites of London life miscellaneous So
ciety stands them instead of domestic
.circie-the club supplies the place of n
home-vagrant and disreputabe amours
Tor amours that ought to be lisreputable)
make them unambitious Of, and unfit for
wives, and they prefer to rest satisfied with
apleasaDt, a rather than labor for happy
and worthy existence. Others, again, pos
sess an iuc, ,me amply sufficient for the
support of u wife and family, but will not
believe it to be SO. Their ideas of the
style and comfort in which it is necessary
TO live, are formed on a conventional and
unreasonable standard. They will not
'condescend to the fancied indignities, or
they cannot endure .he trivial privativn of
oconomy-they will not ask the woman
of their choice to share with them any
home less luxurious than she has been ac-
accustomed to, and they condemn her to
live without love rather than expose her
TO live without carriage. God only
knows how many noble creatures have
their har piness sacrificed to this miserable
blunder-how many pine away existence
in desolate and dreary singleness, amid
luxuries on which they are not dependent,
AMI splendor which confers no Joy, who
would thankfully have dwelt in the hum
blest cottage, and been contented with the
simplest dress, and have blessed the one
and embellished the other, if only the
men to whom they have given their hearts
had possessed less false pride and more
true faith in woman's love, and sense, and
capacity OF self-abnegation. A higher
and more just conception Of the materials
which really make up the sum of human
enjoyment sounder estimate Of the re-
lative value Of earthly possessions--a more
frequent habit Of diving down through the
conventional to the real, and knowledge
Of how much refinement, how much com
fort, how much serene content, are COM
patible with the scantiest, means, where
there is sense and courage to face the fact
and to control the fancy-would, in halfa
generation, reduce the million and quar-
ter Of spinisters we have spoken of to
few hundred thousands, and raise into the
condition of honored happy wives the vast
majority Of those beautiful lay nuns" (as
they have been called), whose sad, unnat-
ural, objectless existence, whose almost
wasted. powers Of giving and receiving JOY
it makes the heart bleed to witness.
North British Review.
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The Yorkville ENQUIRER.

INllE undersigned, having purchased the
l. office Of the Yorkvi!e Miscellany and
commenced in its stead the publication Of II
new paper, with the above title. present
their claiLIs to share of the patronage of
the public. The Enquirer is next to the
largest journal in the State, printed on good
paper, and with entirely new material and
will be sent 20 subscribers at Two Dollars,
per annum, in advance.
Commencing with n list of eight hundred
subscribers and rapidly increasing circula-
ton, it is offered TO the business men as
good advertising medium. Advertisements
will be beconspicuonsly inserted at One Dollar
Tor the first and Thirty-seven and half
cents for subsequent insertions Business
Cards Of n half square, or less, Five Dollars
per annum. Contracts for lager advertise.
ments will be made on the most reasonable
terms.
JOHN l.. MILLER. Pro-
SAMI. w. MELTON, { prie,ors.
Yorkville, s. c., Jan. s, 1865.
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THE CHEAPEST PAPER IN THE
WORLD!
Gbr NamR &irr!r,

A monthly Journal, devoted to Literature,
Fun, Poetry, News, &c,
Is an elegant, moral and refined miscella-
ncous American family paper, devoted to
literature, wit, humor, prose and poetry, and
original tales, written expressly for il ut
great cost,
While the Home Circle will be found ono
of the finest and most reliable papers In
whic b passing events are chronirled, nothing
of n sectarian nature will ever be permitted
in its columns. Feeling the responsibility
resting upon those who assume the sacred
and important trust Of guiding The minds
and morals ofa people, Il will be the special
care Of the proprietor to publish what Is
chaste and pure as the immaculate principle
is the mind nditself--nothing,i in fact, but what
Of calculated to elevate aud refine, dignity
and ennoble.
The Home Circle will be issued on the
fist of every month. We shall publish In
its columns portion of one OF the best sto.
ries, toles or romances we can possibly have
writ;en--the same to be continued every
month until it is completed.
SPECIAL NoTIcE.-To our friends, sub
scribers, and readers Any person or club
Of persons, who will send US (post- -paid)
two dollars worth of our hooks, we vii, in
return FOR their kindness and trouble, send
to their address, (postagc free) up7 fifty cent
book published by ms.
Address, postpaid, Garrett g. Co, Pub
ishers, 10 Ann street.
Dec. 20 a4-tf.
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In pleasing contrast " i,h the foregoing

In pleasing contrast with the foregoing
facts, we lately heard of two hea, enly-
minded ladies who called OH freud, with
all the restraints Of a "reccption.dav, and
taking their turn with numerous train
of callers, who were yet 80 true to their
Master, that they left m the house most
ha'lowed memory of their visit. Although
the conversation, in the case of others, had
taken the widest possible range outside
the circle Of practicl religion, these ladies
somehow succeeded, and apparently with
out design or consciousness of il, in bring
ing the minds of the little circle to the
very foot Of the cross.
How rich the SAVIOR Of such conver-
sation what heathfnl influences must
follow such dcripes Such visits will live
in memory when hundreds Of thoughtless
interview have been forgotten.
But why should such cases be excep-
tons Will not they that love the Lord
speak often one to anotherl" Can il be
that the mouth should refuse to convey
the abundance of the beart' Can true
disciples journey together and their hearts
not burn within them2 What day will
that be for the church, which shall sec
many Christians of this stamp, whose con-
versation is as becometh godliness whose
lips do honor to their heavenly hopes!-
What is there like truly religious conver-
sation, to bind heart to heart-to excite
self examination-too overcome temptation
to cheer the pilgriinage-to communi,
cate the sacred glow Of piety-to hallow
the fireside, the parlor and the Highway
and in short, at once to anticipate and
prepare for the communion of the ever.
lasting rest IN. y. O6.
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Carriage Factory.

o"2> The undersigned is now pre-
GES- pared to manufacture, at his
XN-S-New Establishment in Chester.
Vile, all kinds Of CARRIAGES adapted
20 our rough and hilly country, and Of the
best Materials. He would suggest. as al
most ereIy man in The up country Is more
or less ja &c Of timber, before you buy
or order Carriage, no matter where, look
around and see what sort OF Lumber the
builder has and in what condition tits kept.
The Carriage Maker may Lie, Bnds; or
Biuster rs much rs he Pleasrs, bu, the grand
secret of carriage c-makins lies in She LUN.
GER. pile.
TO buy cheap Negro. Horse or Car.
riage, is to verify the old adage Penny
Dise and Pound foolish. Give me fir price
for my work, and then IL It is not made
right, hold me responsible.
If it were not for Paint. Putty and Glue,
What would We poor Carriage. Makers do!
&. F. HOIST.
Chester, Jan. 81. 1883. 40 If
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MY COUR HIP
AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
BY HENRY WICKOFF.
A true account of his Adventures in
Switzerland and Italy, with


A true account of his Adventures in
England, Switzerland and Italy, with
MISS. ]. Z. GAMBLE.
OF PORTLAND PLACE, LONDON
With the unpublished Correspondence of
MISS GAMBLE, MRS. @ EORG E GRoTE, MR.. JOSHUA
BATES, (oF Barring BROTHERS., THE EMPE.
RoR NAPOLEON, LORD PALMERsToN, MAR
outs OF CAvoUR, Captain Pakenham, Count
of Vilette, DR.. Baker, (U. $. ConsnI), Mr..
Kinney, (U. s. Charge D'Afairs), Mr.
HobsOn British Embassador), Timothy
Brown British ConsuD, Baron de B
Russian Embassador), Count D'Orsay,
Fanny Elssler, Thurlow Weed, &c, &c,
&c.
The novelty and interest of this extraor.
dinaIy publication may be judged from the
fact, that it is IN undisguised revelation Of
the Authors Courtship of Miss Gamble, the
q eat American heiress, and is full of the
most romantic and amusing scenes and in.
eident, winding up with the Authors deten-
ton in an ItaIian prison. The distinguish
ed persons, both of Europe and the United
States, who took part in this exciting and
mysterious drama, are all brought forward
with their private correspondence. The in
credible and piquent devclopements Of this
lively book must create deep sensation
and command an unprecedented sale. The
painful necessity Of this expose will be ad-
mitted by all, when they come to see that
both the British Government rs well as the
heroine herself, have constantly refused to
repair the wrongs and injuries done to the
Anthor except by offers Of money, which he
repeatedly md scornfully refused.
Peise 81, aud 81 25.
J. c. DERBY, Publisher.
No. II9 Nassau-sreet. New York.
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WE PUBLISH THIS DAY, DEC. IL, IS45.
FANNY FERNS NOVEL,
ID 8 Y @ 8 q u = q
A TALE OF DOMESTIC L!FE


400 PIP. l2mo Cloth. Price, Sl,25.
EvERYBoDY knows FANNY FERN
IL everybody has laughed and cried over
her sparkling, dashing truthful, genial writ
ings; everybody will wish to read this her
first novel, and every one who does read it
will pronounce it her greatest work. Says
an able critic who has read the proofsheet,
ruth HALL is work which not only
exceeds anything which FANNY FERN
has before written, but which, in many re-
spects, surpasses any other work whatever
For intense and sustained interest of nara
tive, for originality of conception and treat
ment, for scorching scarcasm and wi'hering
rebuke of pretentions and hypocracy, for
elevation Of moral tone and winsomeness of
religious inculcations, for vigor, freshness,
simplicity, directness and fascination Of
style. we have never seen its equal. -
The story takes possession Of our heart
at once; we follow RUTH through her
trials with as much interest rs though she
were our own sister she breaths not n
sigh, she suffers not n sorrow, which the
reader does not feel rs accutely as though
the first came from his own heart, and the
second was one Of his own sad experience,
The characters are such rs we are constant
ly meeting in everyday life: and how bold
ly and skilfnlly they are drawn, how pow.
erfully the story is told, how touching is its
pathos, how sparkling is its wit, how ire.
sistablc its humor, how severe its satire and
how true lis moral, no adequate idea can bt
gained except by reading it,"
RUTH HALL will be for sale by book,
sellers generally. To any one sending u:
the retail price we will send copy Of the
work by mail, post paid.
Published by
MASON BROTHERS,,
a % Park Row, New York.
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Hendersonvil.e, N. c., Aug. l6, 1850.
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Beware Of counterfeits and base imita-
tions
- The genuine will in future have the
signature of +. Taylor on the steel plate
engraved label on the top of each box.
Purchasers are advised thata mean cOun-
terfeit Of this article is in existence.
The genu ne is sold only by us, and by
our agents appointed throughout the South
and no pedtar is aLioiocd 20 sell IL. Deal.
ers and purchasers generally are cautioned
against buying fany but our regular agents,
otherwise they will be imposed upon with a
worthless article.
SCOVlL & MEAD,
ll3 Chartrcs street, N. Orleans, Sole Gene.
raj Agents for the Southern States, to
whom all orders must invariably be ad-
dressed.
Jan 81 80 6m
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READ HIS OWN WoRDs!
To PRoF. HOLLOWAY

To PRoF. HOLLOWAY:
Sm,-it Is not my wish to become notorius,
neither is this letter written for the mere sake of
writing, but TO say that your Ointment cured me
of one Of the most dreadful cutaneous diseases
that tiesh is heir TO, and which was considered
by all who knew me, to be entirely beyond the
reach Of medicine. For nine years was aifiic-
ted with one Of the most painful aud trouble
some sore legs that ever fell to the lot of man;
and after trying every medicine l had ever
heard of resigned in despair all hope of being
cured but a friend brought me couple of
large pots of your Ointment which caused tho
sores on my legs TO heal aud entirely regain
cd my health to my agreeable surprise and de-
light, and to the astonisfimcnt of my friends.
Bgned w. j. LANGLEY.
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Barnun's Aatiobiogra-
ply.

pny.
J. 8. REDFIELD, l1o q lI2NAsSAU ST.
Will shortly put to press, and publish
early in December,
THE LIFE OF p. T. BARNUM,
WRITTEN BY HIMSELF.
In which he narrates his early history as
CLERK, MERCHANT, AND EDITOR,
And his later career as n
SNOWMAN.
With Portrait on Steel and numerous D.
lustrations, by Darley. In one volume,
l2mo. Price 81 40.
ain this work have given, in every par
ticular, the true md the only full ne
count of my enterprises" s."-Pr9ace.
The publisher only repeats the public SEN
timent in announcing that this book will be
one of extraordinary interest. Mr.. Bar
NUNS unparalleled tact aud talent rs busi-
ness man, the grand and liberal scale on
which his prominent enterprises have been
conducted. together with happy tempera-
ment which can both give and take hit of
humor, have made his name n world-known
"houschold world"
Adopting nothing extenuate" as his mot
TO. NO presents tho authentic history oil
"Joice Heath" the "Fejee Mermaid" the
"Woolly Horse" the "Herd of Buffaloes,'
and other Snowman Incidents, generally de.
nounced as "HUMBUGS," while larger
space is devoted 10 his connection with
GENERAL TOM THUMB, and the tri
umphal musical campaign of JENNY LIND
RULES Fer BUSINESS AND MAX
ING A FORTUNE;
and nnumerable additional enterprises ant
operations, afford the author an indetinit,
range of subject, and he will abundant,
prove by his pen that he is something NOR,
than Snowman. We know, indeed, of NJ
subject which Affords greater scope fo
deeply interesting narrative than tho AUTo
DIoGEAPHY OF p. II. BARNUM.
Jan 10 IS If
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AN EXTRAORDINARY CURE OF BAD
BREAST, WHEN NEARLY At THE
POINT OF DEATH.
Copy Qfa Letter from Mr. r. Durani, Neio
Orleans, November oh, 1853.

To PRoF. HOLLOWAY, 8s, Corner of Ann and
Nassau streets, New York: Dear Sir,-It is with
heartfelt gratitude have to inform you that by
the use OF your Ointment and Pills, The lfc OF
my wife has been saved. For scycn years she
had bad breast, with ten running wounds, not
OF a cancerous nature. was told that nothing
could save her: she was then induced 20 use
your Ointment and Pills, when in the sho,t space
OF three months they effected perfect cure,
to the astonishment of all who knew US. We
obtained your medicines from Mrs, Wright x
Co, Chatrcs ST., New 0rieaus. send this from
"Hotel des Princes, Paris, although had writ
ten 1t at New Orleaus before NC finally leif, nc
that time not knowing Jour address at New
York. Signed, r. DURANT..
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SELECT POETRY.
The Things Ct Other Days,

The pleasant things Of other days,
lIow have they passed away"
ilvw fintly 10 our straiuing gaze
Returns life's sunny ray.
lss dew before the morning sun,
Gems after gems depart,
Hopes blossoms wither, one by one,
And fade upon the heart.
The voices sweet Of other years,
Their tones so soft and low,
That WHISPERED music in our ears,
Are silent. long ago.
The hearts that shed around our own
The sunlight of their rays
The eyes that fondly, warmly shone,
Are fed with other days.
The pleasant things Of other days,
They turn them sadly back,
To trace, amid the mistry haze,
Their bright and early track.
They see the light of sunny skies,
They watch the opening fow'rs,
,And seek amid their crimson dyes,
The bloom Of vanished hours.
They steal with soft and silent tread,
Thro' memry's dim domain,
Like shadowy spirits of the dead,
Mourning for life again.
She past hath Cpd its mi htv tomb,
And Ger the present strays
Those spectral forms, but all their bloc
Has fled with other days.
The pleasant things of other days,
They never may return,
]!lumin'd with those sunny rays,
That DER youth brightly burn.
Tho all the morning glow is o'cr,
Still thro' the twilight plays
A blessed CLEAN, like that of yore,
Which lighted other days.
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Holloway's Ointment.

Citizens oftae Union:
You have done mo the honor IA if with
voice, from one end Of the Union TO the other,
to stamp the character Of my Ointment with
since made it known among you, and already
1t has Obtained more celebrity than any other
medicine in so short period.
THOMAS HOLLOWAY.
80, Corner of Ann and Nassau steets,
New York.
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:!5!|ass |S1Ai

The great remedy for rheumatism, Gout
Pain in the Side. Hip, B.ck, Limbs and
Joints Scrofula, Kings Evil, White Swell.
ling, Hard Tumors, Stiff Joints, and all fix.
ed pains whatever.
Where this Plaster is applied pain cannot
exist.
1t has been beneficial in cases of weak
ness, such rs Pain aud Weakness in the
Stomach, Weak Limbs, I.amencss, Affe,'.
ton Of the Lungs in their primary stages
1t destroys inflammation by perspration.
James l.. Boyd, Pickens District, South
Carolina, testities that, by its use alone he
was cured OF Rheumatism in both of his
knees, OF several years standing.
The following was handed us by re-
spectacle Physician in Georgia:
Messrs. ScovIL L. MEAD:-Gcnts : have
been using your Liverwort and Tar Hebrew
Plaster very extensively in my practice for
three years past, and it is with pleasure that
state my belief in their superiority over
all other articles, with which | am acquain-
ted, for the purpo scs for hich they ARE re-
commended. The Hebrew Plaster, es.
pccially, is an universal panacea for local
pains. have also found il q most excel.
lent application for Sprains aud Bruises. II
gives universal satisfaction wherever used.
S, s. OSLIN, NJ D.
Knoxville, Ga. March 4th, 1859.
t9Y- a VOICE FROM GEORGIA. ~
Read the following testimony from u
physician.
G, ntlcmen-Your Hebrew Plaster has
cured me of pains Of which have suffered
for twelve years past. During this period
laborcd under an afilirton "f my loins
and side, and tried many remedies that my
own medical experience suggested, but
without obtaining relief. At length used
yonr Plaster, and am now by its good effects
entirely cured. will recommend the Jew
David or Hebrew Plaster TO all who are suf.
fIring from contraction of the muscles, or
permanent pans in the side or back.
The people Of Gcrrgia have but to be.
come acquainted with its virtues when they
will resort TO its use. Yours, truly,
NJ. w. WALKER, VI. D.,
Forsythe, Monroe County, Ga.
To Messrs. Sco,il& Mead, New Orleans,
La
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CAMDEN HOTEL.
Is now open for the accommodation of
the Travelling Public.

the Travelling Public.
N:tif 1t is an excellent and commodious bull
LII. ding, new aud well fitted up, ard lately
put in state OF complete repair. The rooms
arc large, open and airy; fine family parlorS,
well furnished The table will be supplied with
everything which an excellent country market
will atord, and attended by the best servants.
The Bar will be supplied with the choicest
Wines and Liquors.
THE STABLES.
Are we'll fitted up, attended by careful and cx-
perienccd OstIers, and well supplied with Prov.
endcr.
ALSO
OTIS prepared for the accommodation Of Drovers
with excellent water convenences.
There will, at all times, be an Omnibus in at
tendance to convey passengers to and from the
Depot.
w. N. WATSON.
Aug. Is 81 ON
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Paints and Oils.

have now in Store large and line stock
of White Lead. Zinc, Paint, Linseed Oil,
Turpentine, Lampbisek, Lithsrge, Chrome
Green, Spanish Brown and Venetian Red,
ALSO
Paint, Whitewash and Yarnish Brushes,
Sash Tools, Sc. &c. Give me call and
will try to give you perfect satisfaction.
u. J. DELAY.
Oct 4 33
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Notice.

Nothing will excuse suit agasnst all
persons who are indebted 10 me, as the
Executor Of A, Perry, but actual payment: :
The collection Of the money is urged by
the legatces, and / have no control in the
matter. M CLINTON.
Feb. q, 1855. q r.
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JEW DAvID'S OR HEBREW PLAs,

JEW DAVID'S OR HEBREW PLAS-
TER In NORTH CAROLINA.
Messrs. SCovIL IL MEAD: have been
troubled with the chronic rheumatism for
the last twelve years. On the LIST of July,
lSI9, was so bad that could not turn
myself in bed, and the pain so severe that
had not slept wink for six days. At
this time my attending physician prescribed
the Hebrew Plaster" and il acted like a
charm the pain left me, and slept more
than half of the night, and in three days
was able to ride out. l consider the He
brew Plaster" the best remedy for all sorts
of pains now in use.
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ASTONISHING CURE OF SORE LEGS, AZ
TER NINE YEARS STANDING.
Copy gfa Letter from Mr., w. j. Lamgiey
ofHuntsri!lc, Ya!tin County, NorM Car
OiiRa, q. s., ddted November Isl, 1853.
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TERMS TO CLUBS.
Fan 1y Medicines

keep constantly on hand fresh supply
of all the most popular Family Medicines,
which may be depended on as genaine, and
which are sold on the usual terms for CASH.
or on time to punctual customers. Being
too numerous to mention In detail--send
your orders for what you wish, 70
Il. J. DeHAY.
Camden. Oct. 4, 1854. 80 Il.
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CURTAIN GOODS, MATRAssEs,
WINDOW SHADES,
AND
II A H II h III AN GIN G. q

r A H II X N A ~ g Il ~ g =
THE Subscriber has in Store, of his own
Il Manufacture and importation an enor-
nous stock of WINDow SHADES, GILr
CORNlCES, PAPER HANGINGS, Matras-
ses, Satin DeLaioes, Damasks, Lace and Mus
lin Curtains, Tassils, Loops, sc. All Of
which are offered at prices which are appre
ciated by all close buyers and economica
house. keepers.
II. w. KlNSMAN g. co, I79 King.st.
corner King g. Berrisford-sts., Charleston,
March 80 ..... z ly.
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There is nothing ike fixed, steady
aim, with an honorable purpose. II dig
niacs your nature, and insures you success.