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some years, seems now abonlto be con-
sammated, the site having been selected
design adopted and arrangements made
for commencing the work at q. early ps !.
rod. As the fashionable residences are
nearly MI in the western part of the city,
tho building is a. he located at the corner
OF Locust and Broad streets. It's to be
100 feet wide. 2ss deep and ITO feet
high. and to contain seats for $3.50, with
additional standing room for $50 persons
Tours Truly. =.
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SOUTH-CAROLINA,
LANCASTER DISTRICT.
By Jumes II. Wih, 70 non, Esquire, Or

binary for said District.
"HEREAS J"hn Calvin Thompson has
w applied to me for letters of .idminis.
tration an all and singular the Gonds Chat
tells, Rights and Credits of David Fr nklin
iathem late of the District aforesaid, de-
ceased.
Th"se are, therefore, To cite and adnonisI,
all and singular, the kindred and creditors
Of the said deceased. I" be and "pps,r before
me ut our next Ordin Iry's Court for III.
said district. TO BE- holden at I.,nc.tst.r Court
tiouse "n the l3tl day of March next.
TO show cause. IL ,nv, why the lid ad min
istruiion should not be granted.
~l Given under NY md inl seIl
( L.S. this 26lh d y Of Feb. in the
~ year Of our Inrd. one thonsand
eight hundred and tifty-fivr. and in the ses-
eniy-ninih wear Of American Independence
}. II. wITHERSPoON, D. l.. d.
Feb 2S 3:::2f ors fee -
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SELLING OFF.

On and after the 7th Of the present montl,
until the 10Th of March. The Subscrib-rs will
offer their entire Stock of Goods Ar co 81.
]. IL seldom that NEW GOOD are
offered 0n such terms. and we wish our Gus.
TONERS to call and obtain good brg.ins.
The cos price will b. ryidIy ndherei to
no one viii he charged more. The cash is
prrirrcd,though p inctual customers IN ub
tain the usual credit.
CONNORS g. MORLEY:
Feb 8. 1855. So At
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Notice.

! have received orders from Mr.. n.
Mayblum TO put all the Notes aud ac-
counts. that he lel in my hands, in suit
for collection. Bni in lieu of thar have
concluded to take the responsibility upm
myself and say To those thus in,l.laed in
him To come forward an,l settle. anil will
make discount of five per cent on Mll
sums pail to me from the present time
until the 25ih Of Marcl, next.
Also. | promise 90 attend Court NJ
Lancaster ON Mcrday and Tuesday 10
wait upon allwhv may te ready 70 make
settlement.
N. MsVBLUN
Per wN. ROBERTSON, AgeBis
4 Feb 2e. a.
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STATE OF SOUTH.CAROLINA.
LANCASTER DISTRICT.

John &. Crowder who i in the custody
Of the Sheriff at Lancaster District bv virtue
of II writ of caDiGs ad satisEicienGum. 1T the
suit Of George Alden, having filed in my
office. together with u scrdulr. on Ll,. "f
his whole estate and effects, his Petition 10
the Court Of Common Pleas, praying thn;
he may he admitted 20 the b,nctit of the Act
Of the General Assembly made for the re-
lief of ins"l"ent debtors, it is ordered that
the said George Alden, ANA all other the
creditors To whom the sid John G. Crnwdrr
is "ntwisc indebted. be, and they are hereby,
summoned, and have noice io appear before
the said Court at Lancaster Court. on the
Monday the J. day of March next, I" ,h.w
cause, If any they can, why the prayer "f the
petition aforesaid should not b.. granted.
J. A. SrEWMAN. CLERK.
Office Of Com,mOn Pleas
Lancaster Dist, 10th Dec. lS5I(
Dec 20 ~ 3m pf, $40
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Holio,cdys Pills certain cure for In
digesfion. F7atuieney. Liver and Bewei
Con,Plaints.--Mr. J. Billing. Of Newton,
Devon, in letter to Professor Holloway,
dated December 4th, 1882, states that he
was afflicted f"r three years with alarm
ing attacks Of indigestion. which produced
fatulency, and diseased liver; aud that
his bowels were at time so viulen,ly af.
fected, as to cause serious apprrl,ensions
foi his life. lie had medical advice with
out avail. AZ length, being advised to
try Holloways Pills, he did so, and in a
very short timo they removed all symp.
toms Of disease and restored him 10 per-
feet health.
AN INVALUABLE ExPEcToRASr.-Dr. Ro-
gers Syrup Of Lvcrwort. Tar and Cancha-
lagna. has received more weighty endorse
Imcnts than any other Cough medicine be-
fore the Pabiie, comprising the names Of
Physicians and Clergymen. attesting its So.
Periorty for the cure "f Consumption. in
all iisyarious stages. For sale in Lancaster
by MAGILL& HEATH, and by Druggist.
everywhere.
3 Price--In large bottles 81.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
LANCASTER DISTRICT.
BY James H. Witherspoon. Esq, ordi-
= ~.


nary of said District.
Whereas DR.. Thos. +. Mellow has applied 70
me for Letters OF Administration on all and sim
Gular the Goods and Chattcls, Rights and Cred.
its OF Andrew X. Mellow. late OF the District
aforesaid, deceased, with his will annexed.
THESE are, therefore, 10 cite and admouish
all aud singular the kindred and creditors Of the
said deceased, to be aud appear before me at
our next 0.d'nary's Court for the said District,
to he holden at Lancaster Court House on the
9Th day OF Ma ch next, to show cause, ir any,
why the said administration should not bc
granted.
Giveu under my Hand and Seal, this oTth
~-day of February, in the year of ou Lord
JI c o,c thousand eight hundred and fifty
I hive, aEdin the seventy ninth year of 4.
49, merican independence.
JAMES II. WiTiIER SPOON, CID.
Jan. 81, 1855. 3 ~ pf. z 60
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Notice.

Nothing will excuse suit agasnst all
PERSONS VIII" are indebted to me, ~ the
Executor of A. Perry, hut actual payment :.
The collection of the money is urged hy
the legatees, and have no control in The
matter. NJ. CLINTON.
Feb. 81, 1855. 2 II.
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&16 Reward.

STRAYEDor stolen from the Subscriber
- on the night Of the 7th instant. light
BAY MARE. or 8 years old. white face
and nose, and one hind fnot white, about 10
hands high. with one hip knocked down,
aud has wfst under her toretop. u is sup
posed she was stolen b, man whose naine
Is unknown. about forty or forty.five years
old, short set. weighing abont 1870 or 1885
pounds, red fee, dark hair turning grey.
sPeaks loud and qnick. iIo was dress d
when last seen. IN dirk pantaIoon-, yello ~.
lsb coat, blnck clo,k. a low crowned black
hat, and is generally smoking a pipe. One
Of his ears Is rroppcd.
The above reward will be paid for infor.
nation where the Mare can be- found.
CATHERINE MCPHERSON.
C-n,dcn. Fb 50 q,
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FIFTH ANNUAL FAIR
OF THE
SOUTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE.

HE Fifth Annual Fair Of the South Carolina
L Institute for the promotion of Art, Mechan-
calm lGenuity and industry, will be held at the
New oil, now being erected on Meeting Street,
in the City Of Charleston, commencing on
"WEDNESDAY, 18th Of April, and continue
open for Exhibition until the 29th day of Novcm.
Der.
Suitable premiums will be given to the best
specimens in AIT, Mechanism, and other branch
OF Industry; also, Of Cotton, Rice Sugar. To-
bacco, Con, Wheat, Rye, Oats, Potatoes, and
other Agricultural products.
The Ladies, to whom the Institute has been
so much indebted, are respectfully informed
that suitable premiums will be provided by the
Committee, and awarded to the best specimens
i'll every department of Ladies Work.
The following special premiums arc offered:
For the largest quantity of COCOONS, raised
on one Plantation, not less than ten bushels
Silver Pitcher, or $50.
For the largest quantity Of spun SILK, the
produce OF any one plantation, not less than ten
pounds-a Silver Pitcher, or $50.
For the best improved SEA ISLAND COT
TON GIN, on some new principle superior to
those now in general use, or for an, real or
important improvement thercon--a Gold Med
AL
For the best STALLION-a Silver Cup.
Forthe best MARSH TACKEY GELDlNG-
a Silver Cup.
For the best specimen of Sun Fowcr Seed Oil,
not less than One Gallon-a Silver Cup.
For the best Cashmere Rama Silver Cup
Bor the best Cashmere Ewe--a Silver Cup.
For the best three quarter bloodcd Cashme c
Kid-a silver cup.
For the best Rama silver cup.
For the best Boar-a silver cup.
For the Invention of suitable Machine for
pulverizing Red Pcpper-A gold medal.
For the best Essay on Southern Grassss-
Rufiin prize, Silver Pitcher.
For the best specimen of American Sculpture
"a silver pitcher.
The Directors of the institute'take great plrI
sure in stating to the public, that by the llbcc
aty of the State aud City to this Institute, they
have now In course of erection, to be completed
by the lSt July next, and in ample time tor TIL.
approaching Fair, a large, conmodlous and elc-
giant Building capable of holding in its main
Hall $500 persons; and also in connection with
it a very well adapted and spacious machine
Room, which will enable the institute to iur-
nish sufficient power for any kind of machinery
that may be offered for exhibition.
Every attention will be paid to all articles sent
for exhibition.
I All arsicles entered for premiums, must be
sent in on or before Saturday, II th day of No.
yember Dext, directed to the care Of tue CieI k
of SO. Carolina Institute, Charleston. Articles
may he sent after that day for exhibition Only.
Contributors to the Fair are respectfully request
ed to send full descriptions Of the articles. and
such general information "a may be ofuse to the
Judges, aud suitable for publication Address
CLERK OF THE So. Ca. INSTITUTE,
Charleston, SO. Ca
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LEONARD SCOTT & CO.,
81 Coin STREET,
New York.
y. B.-I.. 8. & Co. have recently published,
and have now for sale, the FARMERS
GUIDE" by Henry Stephens, of z iinburgh,
and Professor Norton, of Yale College, New liza.
ven, complete in 2 vols, royal octave, containing
1900 pages, II steel AMI 60o wood engravings
Price, in muslin binding, $6.
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Steam Saw MILL.

The Subscriber wishes respectfully to give no.
tice that he has Removed his Steam Saw Mil,
aud erected IL anew IL is now situated within
a few yards Of the Stage road from Lancaster to
Camden, about six miles from the former place
II is now in Operations and in good order, having
bOtha new engine anda new saw. The humber 10
of ON excellent quality, bieng sawed out Of the
yory best OF timber aud win be sold at moderate
prices. Ar. A. Keebler, an eiflcieIt manager
will be found at The MILL and will be happy 20 nc.
commodate all persons disposed to iavor him
With their patronage
Bills for any quantity ofiumber win be filed
at short notice. JAS. N. INGRAM
march 20. q q.
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ALI. .pcrssas hsvlng desaends against Lsaa-
der u. McAtees, doc'd. ere Bstised aud reques-
I'D 70 psessnt tie same On er esfore the ibsk
Aafrh nexk and "a indcbted arsai<p requested
- rake payment. This aotIcs win be plead u
lser q sfely dcnsf1 not presented
W.Lk0NtE,k9 9FkULRNER, Adln'n
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THE AMERICAN'S FRIEND!!
HOLLOwAY's PILLS.

TO NJ CW-chS ~ We TnNed Si1tes.
/ most hu:nby and sincerely thank you for
the immense patronage you have bestowed upon
my Pills. | take this opportunity of stating that
my Ancestors were all American Citizens, and
that entertain for all that concerns America
and Americans, the most lively sympathes, so
much so, that originally compounded my Pills
expressly to suit your climate, habits, constitu-
tons, and manner Of living intending to estab-
lish myself among you, which have now done
by taking premises in New York.
50, Corner Of Ann and Nassau-Sk V Y
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A G. A r D

nR. ALFRED CRAVEN, having
~ returned from his ,isit Ia The ci.i,.s of
Phil drphia and New York may b.. found
ut his old stand, Two Doors South at til.
= almriio House," ind nearly uppnsi,a
llarriSs Hotel" where hr will hr pleased 10
Wait on those requiring his services.
Having examined and made himself ac-
qu"inted with all the latest improvements
in his profession. he feels confident of Civ
ing satisfaction. in every ~ rtcuiur equal III
any in the State or out of
FULL SEITS OF TEETH
inserted in Phtina with the Continuous Gum
or in the usual manner on Gold
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE Plates
inserted in the most complete AID skilful
manner, and ais work fully war
rantPd. Particular attention given to
FILLING TEETH. Teniering his thanks
for time past, rnd bv determination to ex-
eel. he will give satisfaction in all Ills Den
tai Operations. equal 10 any emergency.
Yorkyille, Oct, 25 36
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1t appearing 20 the satisfaction Of the Com.
missioner, that the defendants John Freye. All.
ner Buckalew and Elizabeth his wife, William
Bird and - Rimer, an infant great grand
child OF Mary Bird (dec'd,) reside without the
limits OF this State. it's ordered on motion of
Linton Solicitor for Petitioner, that the said dc.
sndants, do answer, plead, or demur to the Pc.
tition in above case, on or before the Al d.x Of
June 1855, otherwise Judgement pro confesso
VIII he ordered against each and ali of them.
JAMES III. WITIERSPOON, C. ED.
req. IL, 1906. fr Fee 81. s-ssn
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DY SAMUEL uIDNEY.
Ten illustrations. Muslin. 4os pages iamo.
Prioe 81 25.

The inform ,tiun cmbodicd in this work i
just what is s"nght for by every one-Ra.
cine Daiy Advocate.
We have been greatly Interested in the
work-so much so, indeed, that W. could
not satisfy ourselves without going ,hrouyn
with IL entirely.-N Y Bar Register.
The work above named is moi only very
lively and Interesting. but having he u pre-.
pared by g"ntlem IN who had acress Ia
the most reliable data. in furnishes just thu.
information WHICH every bod. IL in quest of
nd which must br invaiu ble to pers ms
Intending To emigratr.-k. Y. Organ.
MILLER. ORTON g. MUiIIG: V
Auburn and HufE,lo Nv
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FULL SE1'TS OF TEETH
Estate of Calvin Usry, deceased.

Estate of Calvin Usry, deceased.
John Williams, Admir-. Bill to Marshal as
rs. sets in;unction.t1c
Mary Usry, 4 others. In Equity, Lancas-
ter.
The Creditors Of Calvin Usry. deseas d.
are notified and required, to present, prove
and establish their respective dcmands
against slid deceased. before the Commits
sioner in Equity, on before the 18th dlv of
May, 1855, BY order of the Court in above
case made. 7th December. 1854.
JAMES ii. WI1 HERSPGON.
Com'r in 10, H. d.
Feb. IL. 1855. i-3m Pf 81 90
Estate Of Benjamin Sykes Massey, de-
ceased.
VIM. ]. Curcton, Ad,n'r. In EQUITY. Bili!o
as marshal assets,
Sarah Massey, etGl. ipjnnstio5s, ac-,
The creditors Of Benjqmin Sykes Massey,
deceased, are notified and rcquired TO pre-.
sent. prove, and establish their respective
demands. against aaid deceased, bcfDre the
Commissicncr in Equity on or before the
9th day Of May, 1855
Bv order Of the Court. made 7th Decen.
Der, 1854.
JAMES II, wITHERspoON.
Crms'r Eq T.. ~
Feb IL 1855 ! 3m Pf 81 90
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THE aRRENvILLR.
BAPTIST FEMALE COLLEGE,


This institution. recently established by
the State Baptist Convent u Of Sou b Caro-.
lima. and governed by Board Of Trustees
Of the Furmsn University. will gr into "pr.
ration on the first ~ February neri. under
full Corps of competent Instructors, and at
tie usual rates of ruiiion. Beard car be-
obtained for Studcnts on application to the
undersigned.
RICHARD FURMAS.l
&. J. ELFoaD,
y. e. EDWARDS, Executive Gem.
T.. D. RoBERrs, mittce.
Il. y. BROcKMAS,
p. T.. DUNcAN.
~ Every paper in the State will pub.
lish three times. weekly, and send bills to
this oftice.-- GresHriIis Patriof.
Jan. 3 +6 81
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IL appearing 20 my satisfactioa that william
Thomp-oa, Dudley N, Ssewman aud wiE,, E.ni.
y, aud William Tilhnan, Defendents, IN above
casc. reside without the limits OF thia State. Il
Tnompson, Dudley n ssexmaa and fe, Emi.
y, aad William TIlihan, do aaswet. plead OF de.
maF, . the bin il ayoye case, on or before the
.tti Sanes iess. osherwise Judgmcnt pro con.
issss viii be 0fScrei AGAINST "a of thesa.
=. q, u,WkfHkR3pOoN, g. \. &. ID.
<fsrsh =, 80. Pc s. a 90 q So
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FARMERS LOOK TO YGOR
INTEREST.

THE subscribers ars nov opening their stock
sof Spring and Summer Goods, which they win
sell as iow a. goods can be sold In the up coan.
ny Consisting Of
Indies Dress Goods, Bonneis,
Ri66ands, LGces, Collars,
Dress.trimmings. Aiso,
Ctothing, Dry Goods, Boots,
Shoes, Hats, Caps, Domes. :
tics, Shirts and Col
fare, Cravats,
Umbrellas,
Groceries, Hardware, Cutlery,
Irsn dc, dc.
scsll sadezspine Cor yourselves,
=. =; csAie CRsAG 4 TAYLOR.
March "a Nf K..am
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Haraess ami Upper Leather

For sale, one mile easi OF Pleasant fill. by
!. ~. CAuFliEN.
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Sarah Freyc, by next friend ! Ln EQUITY. Ian.
vs.. John Freye, Abner Buck. caster. Petition
alew and Elizabeth his wife, for sale of Land
William Bird, --- Rimer ~'
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-26
Our Favorite Poison.

We extract the following remarks on "the a.
vorite poison Of America, y from work written by
the late A. j. Downing y a,
g In the signs of physical health and in all that
constitutes the outward aspect of the men and wo-
men of the United States, our people compare most
unfavorably with those on the other side Of the
Atlantic So completely is this the fact, that
though we are unconscious Of ii at home, the first
thing that strikes an American returning from
abroad, is the pale and sickly countenances OF his
friends and acquantances--the men look SO pale
and the women so delicate. The national poison
which causes all this is not tobacco, nor patent
medicines, nor coffee, it is nothing less than the
vitated air Of close st0ocs, and the unventlated
apartments which accompany them; in the con-
tnual atmosphere of close stoves breathed in our
homes, in our rail cars, in our steamboat cabins in
cur lecture rooms, concerts, and private assem-
blies, all over the country
Pale countrymen and countrywomen, rouse
yourselves Consider that God has given you an
atmosphere Of pure saubrious air, forty-fve miles
high, and-ventilate your houses"
Whether our "pale countrymen" will do any
such thing, is doubtful If fresh airwere composed
Of arsenic, large portion of our people could not
have more dread of introducing it into their sleep
ing apartments They have an idea that cold air
produces colds. Nothing, however, could be more
unfounded Colds are improperly named, for they
are fevers, and nothing else. Now fevers are pro-
duced, not by fresh air, but by tainted meat night
and injudicious ventilation II fresh air
had been so destructive, God would not have pro-
vided the means for such an enormous supply
Poisons are limited. The same peaches that would
supply nutriment to whole household, would only
produce prussic acid enough to kill house-fy.
Whatever nature made in large quantities. she
intended for very general use. Among these water,
sunshine and fresh air
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-26
AMERICAN ORGAN.
From the Knickerbocker Magazine.
summer Friends.

When spring the field in daisies dressed
And flushed the woods with maple buds,
spied a little blne-bird's nest
Within cedar's branchy studs
Its old gray grass, inlaid with hair,
The summers sun had withered up,
And autumn's acorns still were there,
Though snow had brimmed its tiny cups
What thens / heard pilgrim hymn;
And half forgaye the long neglect,
When perched upon the threshold rim
little feathered architect.
And straw by straw the walls he wrought,
And hair BY hair the floor he spread;
And when his blue-bird wife he brought,
n They slept within the nuptial bed. =
Oh. how loved my pranksome guest!
For him loved his help-mate too;
With jealous care fenced their nest
And watched them as they sang or flew.
So April passed and gentle May
Went murmuring by with leaves and bees
And two small blue-wlnged chicks had they
When summer broadened on the trees
My very solitude had made ... aa
The tiny household seem more sweet;
And often 10 the bank | strayed Ht
To watch the nestlings chirp and eat.
But when the palsied autumn came, ~
And shook the boughs, and barred the wood,
scarce the feathered brood could blame,
Though void their puny wigwam stood;
For summer friends had come like these,
Like these the summer friends had flown;
When stormy winter stripped the trees,
They left the cold and me alone