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BynLarus & Shine.
* ERHfE,l q n. r. 0K REAnV.I nE

SHERIfF'S s AL e OF READY.MADE
~ CLOTHING, CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, CAPS,
&C.-Will lie sold at the store of LARUs SHINE, "a
Main street on MONDAY, the 5th of November, 1855,
commencing, at 10 O'clock the entire stock of Ready
made Clothing, Cloths, Cassimeres, Caps, Tailors'
Trimmings kc., to satisfy sundry Executions now in
my hands against Mark Shultz. The stock is large
and well selected consisting principally of seasonable
Goods.
ALSO-Win be sold on the first day of sale, the
unoxpired term of the lease of the House now occu.
pied by said Shutz, situated the South side of Main
street. and known the Mansion House. The sale
will be continued from day to day until the whole
stock is closed out.
TERMs-Cash delivery.
P. P. WINSTON, DIS
For Thos. w. boswell S, c. r.
Sale conducted by LARUs SHINE, Aucts. oc q
MIGHT SALE October lsf, 1S55.-TO.
IN NIGHT, commencing at o'clock, we will SELL at
our store, No. IA Main street, large ASSORTMENT of
Staple and Fancy Goods, embracing almost every ar
tice in the fancy line, and suitable for the city and
country trades
ALSO-Will be offered an extensive stock of Eng
fish Gold Patent Lever Watches Gold Ankers and
Cylinders; Patent Silver Levers, Anchors and CYL
inders.
ALSO-A splendid lot of Gold Plated Watches of
all styles together with large stock of Double Barrel
Guns, Pistols, &c, &C.
Country Merchants would do well to attend these
sales great bargains may be expected. Goods
warranted to be represented.
&C e-ts LARUs l. SHINE. Aucts.
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FANCY FURS.-I have the pleasure to
inform the Ladies' of the city andfcountry that
am now opening ofthe largest and most varied
asortments OF Fancy Furs before offered for sale
IN this city tselected by mysel consisting. lin part
follows
Stone Marten Vicks and Cuffs
Mountain do. do. do.
English Fitch do. do.
Russian do do.
Black LYNX do. do.
Spo'd Ermine do. do.
Black and Blue Coney Ficks and Cuffs
Siberian Squirrel do. DO.
tlsses' and Children's Nicks, Capes and Cuffs
Ladies' and Childrens Muffs
swansdown Trimmings &c, &c.
To which most respectfully invite the attention of
NY friends md the public.
4 TTynMDSnN
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BY Alexnnder Mott.
MIGHT SALES..-NVATCHES, JEWEL.
l RY, &c.-Win be sold at auction THIS EVE
MING, commencing at u o'clock, large lot of
Watches, Jewelry, Pens, Pencils, &c.
ALSO-A general assortment of Fancy Articles,
Cutlery, Dry Goods Clothing, Segars, &c.
oc 81 ALEX MOTT Aurf
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CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE.

~ To the Voters of Henrico.-FeIlow
80 am a candidate TO fill the vacancy in the
ttt C,ace of cur county, occasioned by the resg
ION Of James Elicit, ESD
Respectfully, DAHL T.. oAhpNEk'
or s-1tSS
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MARINE NEWS.
sosT OF RICHMOND, NovEssrs So.

PORT OF KItHMOND, NuVENBEk I'D.
~>V0'~> ARRIVED,
.,.,n,h;p Pennsylvsnia, Teal, Philadelphia, mds
snS e. psM May Morton, Travis Liverpool salt, C. F.
Verne isr New Haven, Scoeld, Albany lumber Belvn
Parker sau.ED
s,..u.hp poeshontss Jones, Baltimore, ndz, Lad
ian q rnms Jane. Phillips, Baltimore, iron.
s ch, 1reaD Mitchell, James River, light.
80, Manchester, Chichester, New York, mdz ID &
"" ~ +, Nickerson, Nekerson, Boston, mdz d. L
w VI Cioad Thomas, Smithfeid, mdz.
scht oakland Johns, York River, mda
c.s,oS Nov lard schrs. Juliette. Baker; Al.
o. Resse; and Scotia, True, from Richmond.
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FARM IN HENRICO COUNTY FO

FARM IN HENRICO COUNTY FOR
Il SALE.-We have for sale handsome Farm in
Henrico, belonging to Mr.. NJ u. Day. containing l40
acres GO of which are clear, the balance in young
growth; situated about two miles below Richmond,
and adjons the lands of Malone, Roper, Green and
Messrs Me Grudcr The land is in high state OF cnt
ivation having good Orchard, with necessary out
houses, such as Barn, Quarter, Nc; two good ice
Houses-all being well enclosed. The above farmi
now offered for sale privately and # not sold by mon
day, the 18th of November, will be sold a. Pupifc
auction. at IL o'clock, ON the premises. c,,,ur
Apply to LARUS SHINE,
&C 9-ts "a Main street.
CLOAKs: CLOAKs:: Ch0AkS::;,,
~ TO LADIES VISITING RICHMOND DURING
THE FAIR WEEK-Receiyed this morning by
steamer jamestown, direct from New York the pref.
test and largest lot of Ladies Cloaks and Taimas that
have had the pleasure of exhibiting this season,
consisting in part of Embroidered, Velvet and Satin
Closks; Velvet and More Antique, trimmed; ditto
ditto Talmas; black and colored Cloth Cioaks from
to $40 Sontsg RACHEL aud other fsyorite styles
of Cloth Tslmas handsomely trimmed. The ladies
respectfully invited to examine for themselves feel
confident In pleasing both as to style and price.
ALFRED MOSES, Central Store,
oc % 81 Main street
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FOR SALE.--Three supe-

safl FOR SALE.--Three supc-
.ss.fFsi.s fRRsgs Nor New PIANOS, made by that
r n I1 r n word-renowned manufacturer, P.
" j Wagner, Hamburg, Germany, inn
ported by Mr.. John knauf, Richmond, Va. For style
OF finish, beauty durability and sweetness of tome
they have not superior in any country. They have
been tested by many persons, among whom are Dr.
Spraggins Mr.. John Henry and Mr.. John B. McPhail
of Charlotte, Va and Nr John Miller of Halifax Va
to whom would refer those wishing purchase.
One of them is on exhibition at the Mechanics
Fair to which respectfully invite the attention of
the public generally. The other in store and
for sale accommodating terms.
BAKER, PLEASANTS & CO.
3l-d1wc3t FIRM lin nd IT,c
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BY Dunlop, M0ncure & Co.
GROCERIES, WINES. BRANDIES, &c.
" AT AUCTION-On TUESDAY, the 9th inst
commencing at 10 O'Clock, will sell at auction
store general assortment of GROCERIES, &C., con-
sisting in part of
Sugars, fair to choice quality, in hhds.
Refined Sugar; Coffee
Assorted Candies
Molasses
Gunpowder and Pouchong Teas
Soap; Mustard
Cognac Brandy
Port and Madeira Wine
Old Rye Whiskey, &c,
ALSO,
40 cases, dozen each, Madeira, Sherry and Port
Wines
Hennessey, Otard, Dupuy Co, and Martoli's
Brandies
Schiedam and Pure Apple Ohm
Cherry Brandy, old, and represented TO be OF SUI
TEsms~Under $500, cash; over $500, months
credit for approved. negotiable paper.
DUNLOP, MONCURE 4 CO.,
No 2 Auctioneers.
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TIIRE AND MARINE INsURANCE-THi
4 LNgI.R ANCE COMPANY OLE THE VALLEY

INIRE AND MAXINE lNSURANCE-THE
I INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE VALLEY
or VIRGINIA, at Winchester Va. Branch Office
lih street ID door from the Post Office, Richmond,
Va Charter Perpetual Capital 5000 900. This
Company will insure first class BRICK Dwell
LIS(iS perpetually for a single payment of 4 per
cent Time policies will also be issued of Buildings
Merchandise, &C. in town country, at current
rates.
Marine and Inland transportation Risks taken on
So favorable as by any other responsible Com
psny.
ALL LOSSES are promptly and literally adjusted
this Office q. +. BREESE, Actuary.
REFERENCES:
ssrn'l Marx, Cashier Bank of Virginia, Richmond
IA Smith. do. Farmers Bank DIVA. do.
Joseph X. Anderson, Esq, do.
Mes.rs Ha1all Co, do.
Henry NJ Brent, Cashier of the Bank of the VAL
ley, Winchester.
J. H. Shosrsrd Cashier ofthe Farmers Bank, Win
chester.
Hon. JamesN Mason L. s. S., Winchester.
se 22-d3m
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS. !
BY Thomas w. Keesce,

| FUTURE DAYS.
BY Thomas w. Keesee,
lOfhce with Geo. y Summer. Nor 20 Pearl ST. >.
A ~ :1;i SAME OF DKUGGIsTs, WARE
MORNING next, November the, 9Th, commencinr a
O'Clock, at my Office eishty-one packages of Drug.
reserve consisting Of gallon, half gallon and fourth
gallon specie Jars Yanke quart Bottles s. s. 4 NJ s.
Wine Bottles quart pint and half pint Flaskz Mo-
Syrup Bottles, Packing Botfles &c
TERMS: For ell sums under $50, cash; $50 and
credit TH3g We RpgsHH
ByPuIIiam & Davis.
COON *; q !. W 4 The y.sin.
years old, an excellent Cook and general house ser
want. PULLIAM6 DAVIS,
no Aucts.
NEGROES FOR SALE AT ATCTTON.--
v Win be sold at auction at the residence of Rer
nard Brummell in Chesterfield on THUR DAY
heFe 18th . November nine Likely youns Negroes.
no Str Comu,,r
by Davenport Alien & Co.
GROCERIES, &c., At AUCTION.--On
~ THURSDAY, 9th November we viii sell, at 10
O'Clock, at our auction store assortment of Gro
cerles, viz
Loaf Crushed, A, B C Coffee Sugars
Java Coffee. Cheese
Tanners Oil
Rectifed Whiskey
Green and Black Teas
Sal Soda; Wrapping Paper
London Mustard
N. Z. Rum
Wind wv Glass; Tunblers
TERMS: Under $500 cash; $500 and over months
credit for approved paper
no2 DAVENPORT AJJFN6 IN
EARM FOR SALE.-The subscriber hRy.
l. ing become one of the purchasers and removed
to the Hotel at Chesterfield Court House. will sell at
public auction the premises, on TUESDAY the
10th OF November. Gf not previously disposed of; If
So due notice will be given of the same the Farm on
winch formerly resided, lying on the Broad Rock
hoad eight miles from the city of Richmond. con-
tanning 40 acres-one-half of which is in original
growth, the other half in fine arabic land well adap.
TED TO the growth of wheat, and tobacco,
Win ~ acres of low grounds Falling Creek as fine
as any IN the State-well drained and in a high state
OF cultivation. The improvements consist of new
frame dwelling with Eight rooms and passage loca-
ted on beautiful grove of 1870 oaks with an excellent
well OF water in the yard The outhouses are all new
and of the most mple CHARACTER; all of the negro
quarters with brick chmneys. There is also wheel
wright and blacksmith shops on the premises, and
good stand for both. The location is healthy and the
neighborhood good This Farm, taken altogether, is a
most desirable My brother, H. King Graves who
resides on the premises, will take pleasure in show
ing 1t to any one DESTROYS to purchase.
TERMS: Liberal and made known application
to Chesterfield Court House.
oc 6-dlawkt tds. WIN. A. GRAVES
ENQUIRER country till day
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III ANDNUNIE BUILDIN(S LOTS On 23th,
1lBETWEEN BROAD AND MARSHALL SITS.
FOR SALE AT AUCTlON.-Will be sold on FRI
DAY afternoon, the 9th November 1855 on the pre-
misses commencing at O'Clock, beautiful build
ing lot on the west line of 25th, between Broad and
tain FaTar 1t fronts about 50 feet extends back 100
feet to "A foot alley
TERMS: One-fourth cash, balance at three six and
inne months bearing interest secured by trust deed
or title retained. GODDIN i APPERSON,
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OFFICE VIRGINIA r. & NJ. INs. Co.,
Richmond, 1lth Oct, 1865.
,r,IIE virginia FIRE AND RIM

I INsI RANCE co. having removed to their eli
chile Office in Billiards. building on the North
,de o, Franklin street, opposite the Exchange Hotel
Richmond Va. are prepared as heretofore 10 make
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE on favorable
terms. ,
The past transactions of the Company, extending
over period of twentythree years, guarantee to its
pa,rous that all fair claims for loss will be properly
stated and met.
Applications at the Office in person. or by letter ed-
dressed to A. Peasants President, to the under
s.snrd will be promptly attended to.
&c ll-dlm THUS. NJ ALFRIEND, Sec'y.
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BY TaylOr q WjIIia1n

CROPS, STOCK, HOUSEHOLD AND
~ KITCHEN FURNITURE AT AUCTION
Having sold my Farm in Henrco county, I shall offer
tor sale at Auction, MONDAY. 5th of November.
on the premises, commencing at II O'Clock my Crops
OF Corn, Shucks, Fodder, &C., with Horses Market
agon Carnage and Harness in good order lot House
hold and Kitchen Furniture &c
TERMS-Casb. STEPHEN CHJIDREv
TAYLOR WILLIAMS, Aucts moi
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AUCTION aAIHe
THIS DAY.


BY Baker. Pleasanfs q Co.
11H ACRES OF WOOD LAND, O Ia
AIO NILES BELOW THE CITY, FOR SALE
Al AUCT1ON.-We will sell at Auction. in front of
me County Court House, on MONDAY, the 5th No
s that being court day. at IL o'clock, l4e
R;r 600 land situated 81 miles below tho city of
hd ~ qo and Mill roads, IN the immediate neighbor-
beautiful s;,s ~ h, There !: upon the premises
Of the finest quality and might be msde dss;rsbi.
,.et saraen- The location is healthy; the neigh
ooinooo g9od Inc Land Is well wooded and OF easy
access The attention of wood cutters snd hv;rr ms.
kers particularly requested 'S~ mn
Terms accommodating, and made tno,rc ~ al.
-, ~ AIASH A. q Co. Aucts.
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VNb s- w
| q, from NJ
/, a Hep 81
nggfaetvs
\ sssortnsi
fiendss
tI.TON,a
ain street
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HATS, CAPS, SHOES, &c.
Ia NEW sTOCk OF FALL IN

DEALER IN HATS. Cars, Doors, -
SHOES, TRUNKS. &c, respectfully begs leave to an
nounce to the public that he is now prepared to offer
to the public one of the most commanding stocks in
his line ever offered in this city. His stock is now
complete and he asks the attention of city and coun
try dealers with the that his prices shall be
satIafnCtory re lI-ta
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;. John
nd I,nS.

Fnd | mic
IN Curfaina
&C., a splanz
1T ef woskY
forth, whsd
Uph0lshrY3
ID in a style
|AULT, q
I'm street. 81
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> Persons who have not been able to get fitted in
BOYS Clothing Of all kinds, can find fresh supply
-S ''cel'edb steamer, by calling at ia Main At.
40 WM SMITH
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JUS t R eceiving
AT H. w. lAWS0N'S
TIN MANDATORY

TNiN PLATES, all sizes;
Il Crankled PATTY PANS;
TEA POTS; Box GRA7ERS;
-. Potato do. Japanned 1R UNKS
all sizes; Round Sugar BOXES;
Cake do. Cash do. Toy CUPS
d PALS; Egg WHIPS; Foot TUBS;
Foot SIOV YES Molasses CUPS Can.
die STICKS; CULENDER!S;
r. Pepper BOXES; RAJ7LES
CLdNIS7ERS; Knife BOXES:
English Tea KETTLES; Russia
r. Iron SCOOPS; French SKIN.
u MERS; Dressing CASES f q.
lish Wash BOWLS; Dust PANS.
have also large assortment of WARE on
hand of my own manufacture, consisting ip
part of AZ ~,
5000 Coffee POTS different sizes;
p Covered BUCKETS. all sizes ;BALEt
do; CULENDERS; Punched Ian.
TERMS; Water DEPPERS; CUPS
all sizes; Cake PANS; Milk do; ~!
Wash do; Dish do. (; Tea POTS;
Stew PANS; = I,R UAfPE1.S; tGRA.
ZERS; Water POTS; and several
other different articles, which Iwill sell on
reasonable terms, swholesale or retail =
tB Every article .oa,ranted. .-Rss
Abbeville @! H., 8. c., Sept 81, 1855.
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The willis House.

THHEs Proprietor; returns his hearty and sin.
Il cere thanks to the many friends who
have favored him with their patronage, SINCE
:. the addition of his new and thoroughly fur
:; ;nisheds house to the frst-class Hotels of
Charleston. He takes pleasure in announcing
that the Mills House, although new and in
q good order: has been re-touched during the
summer and so re-ftted MS to keep up with
the demands of taste comfort and clearance =
The arrangements of the House, in all respects,
arescontinned, with scrupulous and unsparinc
regard 70 the wants. Of the traveller or soiourn,
sr, and the travelling public are assured of all
the heaceommodations Of frst.class Southern
House, at the usual and established prices of
such hotels: The constant personal attentions
and cares of the proprietor are bestowed on
the housf, and he is aided in oil departments
by the well:tried and approved assistants that
have made themselves favorably known to for.
mer patrons 80
Il y ~ THos; s., NICKERsON.
Charleston; Sept: 81, 1866. 81, If
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For Rent.

ME subscriber offers fer rent two a..
II eligible and scommodious Stores eaili|,
Rooms. The one formerly occupied. by.sWill:
son q Williams, as Dry Goods Store, on the
eastern corner ofSthe Public Square, opposite
the MARSHALL House and next; the Post Office. ;
! The other formerly occupied bysW NJ Hugh!
;ey as Wholesale Grocery Store, and lying
Immediately bayk Of the former, and on Wash.
ington Street Z. .;s.r,, 80
Tile Rooms are in good repair, we'll suitsd
to any branch of mercantile business and ioc
cnpy as eligible locations as any in the village
Possession of either or both will be given
immediately, INN if desired, and terms made nc.
conlmodating.S Call and see the, pfemises and
proprietor. JNO. McLAREN.
August l, 1855. 2; s1 8 -5s$lS snsI,
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$4,000.

~ WORTH of valuable LANDS for sale
fsiii i'll Anderson and Pickens District. inclu-
ding some TOWN LOTS in Anderson. On
one tract there is good
Saw Mill and Grist Will,
and water power sufficient for a Wool and
Cotton Factory and any other machinery. y
The LANDS need no recommendation as
they are No. ! and no mistake Likely Ne!
groes will be taken at fair prices in part pny-
ment. Terms made easy
Address the undersigned at Walton's Ford,
Habershnm County. Georgia or he may be
found miles East of Jarret's Bridge Pickens
District. S. C. II. A. GILMER.
July 0, 1865. o. If
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South Carolina,

16bevtNe District-In The Court of Or
binary.
George Williams and Wife, Applicants,
Elizabeth Givcns. widow, Margaret ,Givcns,
Jane Givens. John Givens and Eliza
beth Givens, Defendants.
I T appearing TO my satisfaction that Margaret
Il Givcns, Sarah Givens. Jane Givens, John
Girens, and Elizabeth Givens, reside without
this State 1t is therefore ordered that they do
appear and object to the division or sale of the
Real Estate of John Givens deceased, on or
before the first Monday in November next,
or their consent to the same will be entered OF
record. WILLIAM HILL o. Il ID -
First Monday in August, 1855.
Aug 10 > IA .3m
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: Nj A S ON IC /.
FEMALE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTES

AT CCKESBURY.
TIlIS INSTITUTION will be open for the
Il reception of Pupils on the First day in
January next, and close the Last day in Sep.
tSlnb"r making one longTcrm of Nine Months.
The Faculty will consist Of
F. A. CONNoR, A. M,
President and PrcfcSso. of Natural Science and
mathematics;
Rev. r. e. wANNAMAKER, A. M,
Professor Of Moral Ehi'osophH Eridenccs o,
Christianity and Bellies Lcttres
MIR. G. JAEGER,
Professor M"&ic and Modern Languages;
Miss MARY e. sNEAD,
Instructress IN Painting, ED,JroidcrH &c.
The Board of Trustees have secured the ser.
vices OF Faculty composed of worthy Master
Aias"ns. eminent for purity of character, and
high literary attainments, whose every effort
will be to educate young ladies 80 us to adorn
any sphere in life
Our new Masonic building will he completed
by the opening Of the Term, and the Board in.
tend furnishing it with every appurtenancc
necessary to the acquisition of IN education OF
the highest order AS they have determined
that this Institution shall be second to II one, So
they confidently expect the encouragement
and patronage Of an enlightened public
For any information necessary We refer to
our Circular, or to any member of the Com
mittee, or President of the Faculty. s
I. +: I: Z :: siH$. s$2SS5'os. sSS1' cs"'.'''se
Oct Is. 1855. X 81 If
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Joiner and Cabinet Shop,
NEXT DOOR TO TIE PRESS OFFICE,
COURT HOUSE & e.

NEXT DOOR TO TIE PRESS OFFICE,
ABBEvILLE COURT HOUSE, S. c.,
TNIIE undersigned thankful for zz,ss1z@l-.z
L pnst favors, and ever ready \ HIfsff177 Il II Y h
be at all times found at his Shop in the East
ern corner of Christian d. Dcalc's Couch Fac
tory, where he is prepared to make PANEL
DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, MANTEL PIECES,
&C.. DC.
will also make TABLES, DESKS, BOOK.
CASES, PICTURE FRAMES, and repair fur.
niture &c.
| will keep constantly on hand ready made
COFFINS of the best material and finest fin.
ish, either polished or covered, all of which
| will deliver to any point in the district free
OF charge with hearsc or upon railroad if de-
sired in direction.
All work done warranted as good as the best
and cheap according. Ten per cent off for
cash on all work done by me.
GB For reference, apply to any gentleman
in the Incorporation. G.. C. BOWERS.
June 90, 1855. 4 If
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VERY IMPORTANT.

M. STRAUSS, Cokesbury,
RESPECTFULLY Informs that he has open.
LII ed his
FALL AND WINTER STOCK,
Selected by himself. and bought under great
advantages in the City of New York and
elsewhere, viz:
Brown and Blcached Shirtings, Bedtick-
ticking
Diaper Towels, Linen.
Flannel, Woolcn Lindsey, Bed Blankets.
For the Ladies'.
Prints Ginghnms, Delaines Alpaca, Me-
rinos, Thibet, Cnslmeres. SILKS and
VELNETS; CLOAkS and TALMAS!
Embroideries Collars, Sleeves; large
assortment of Laccs, Ribbons, Gloves,
Alitls. Gauntlets, Hosiery, and aIl kind
of TRIMMING for Dresses and Cloaks,
especially call the attention to fine
article of CLOTH suitable to make
LADIES CLOAkS and TALMAS ut
very low Price, also. SIIAWLS &c.
For Gents and Boys.
BROADCLOTII, Doeskin and fancy CAS-
SEMERES, Sattinets, Kentucky Jeans,
Twecds, English Kersies. NESTINGS,
Collars. Cravats Ncckties, Pocket Hand
kerehiefs, Gloves, Gauntlets, Beebe
" "sS' ipoi DooAo ahu DNONiANS,
= CATERS. @
Ready Made Clothing,
for Gents, Boys andy outh,
Selected with especial care md purcr as
s"rtment has never been offered before in
Cokesbury. > -, Z"
For Children.
=. Gala Plaids, Cnssemerc. Lindseys Velvet,
Merinos and Zcphr Goods.
Plantation Goods!
:. Georgia Plains. Kerseys. Osnaburgs
Homemade Stripes, and Lindseys
g BLANKETS, Ncgroe BROGANS and
Wool HATS. III
Besides most extensive Stock in -
BOOTS SHOES. CATERS. and
Children SHOES% q
STATIONERY PERFUIhERY.
and Fancy Il 1R7YCLES. :,
GROCERY CROGKERY t.r4N
and HARD WARE WOOD <
WARE and CASTINGS. )"
The above Stock will be far superior to any
ever offered, and will be sold very low in price,
1t is important for you come and examine.
:, -. N. STR AUSS, Y
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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-12-14
GROCERY AND COTTON BUSINESS
AT ,ABBEvILLE C. NJ.
HENRY s. KERR

III AS just returned from his Fall tour
IL through Charleston, Baltimore, New
York and Boston, where he has purchased his
Fall supplies of
Groceries, Provisions, and Confection.
cries; Hard and Hollow-Ware, So
Cutlery, Negro Boots and Brogans Blankets
and D"mestics; to all of which the attention
of planters and farmers is respectfully called
feeling assured, rs he does, that his desire to
please, in quality and price, will be guarantee
of sale with all who may favor him with their
attention.
His stock consists in part of the following:-
Louisiana and Porto Rico Brown SUGA AIRS;
Loaf, Crushed and Powdered do;
80 bags Rio COFFEE
90 do. old Go. Java do;
10 do do. Mocha
Gunpowder and Tyson TEAS r.
Fine old BRANDY and WHISKY;
a choice selection of Cooking, Table and
Beverage WINES:
SO boxes TOBACCO, from the nanufactu.
rers, mt their prices;
25,ooo Spanish sEGARs, various brands !;
Negro BOOTS and SHOES;
DO. BLANKETS. KII,SEYS, OSNA-
BURGs, sHIRTlNGs, slIEErINGs and
TICKINGS; -
Bale ROPE and Gunny BAGG1NG;
1000 lbs. Good Damage Sole LEATHER ::
< Paints, Oils, and TURPENTINE; L.,
NARNISHES of every kind;
Window GLASS of all sizes
large stock of WOODEN WARE; =
Blncksmiths TOOLS complete outfits); =
His stock is ample and complete, embracing
n great many articles useless to cnumeratc in
the limits of an advertisement. He is still in
the Cotton market paying the highest price
for this staple; and with big stock of Goods,
and n heart not less in size, coupled with Mr.
BARNES Mt the desk. aud Mr.. RAMEY on the
foor,sh he feels assured that lie can please every
body who may deal with him.