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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-14
FRANCIS SHENUIT,

\.
ihtsa DEALER IN
f. ,ia DRY AND FANCY
GOODS, HATS, CAPS, GRO.
CERES. BOOTS AND SHOES, AT
THE WEST IRONTON ''
+. g.e STORE, 9Fa17 eoo
III EEPS constantly on hand and IL receiving
IN fresh supplies Of all the above descrip.
tions Of goods. n .5,.,, i,isaia II7
FOR MEMS WEAR, &o
Cloths. vestings, a large assortment Of Ready
Made Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Cops, &c.
DRY GOODS, t~
Broad Cloths. Cassimeres, Cassinetts. Cotdu.
roys, Ginghams, Satins, Poplns, Plain and
Figured Dress Silk Patterns. Every descrp.
ton Of dress trimmings.
Irish linen OF every quality.
Ladies' and girls Hosiery-a large and COM
plete assortment I-77l
and Plain. "'"
UMBRELLAS;AND PARASOLS.
Summer Shawls, Silk and linen handker.
chiefs.
Linen and Cotton, Edgings. Lawns, &c.
Ladies fans and combs.
The best stock OF Bonnet Ribbons and TRIM
mngs.
Foreign and Domestic Calicoes of the lntest
styles.
Bleached and Brown Sheeting and Shirting-
o large stock.
Check Of all kinds, Jeans and Drillings.
/ Carpet chain of oil cOlors.
i Table linen Cotton yarn nd batting.
Summer hats and suspcnders.
| HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
Table knives and forks, spoons. German silver
and Britannia ware, Colts revolvers--the best
manufacture.
GROCERIES,
Flour and Corn Meal, Sugar cured and canvass
ed hams, dried beef dried venison hams, also.
sugar cured shoulders.
New Orleans and Sugar House sugar and
molasses, loaf sugar.
Ten and Coffee, and Groceries of every de-
scripton.
Raisns. Figs and Candies, also dried fruit.
White Fish and Nnckerel. .....
The best quality Of cigars and chewing TO-
bacco kept constantly on hand.
,, WHITE LIME.
8 Trunks, Tubs, Buckets and Brooms,
WEST IRoNToN, June 20, 1855 5'-2i.-tf.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-14

~ HcALrH il an Indispensable 70.
0uisite to business. - we'll % amuse'
snsept, which young mon spend the
sssalss part Of their wealth In repsir
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-14

CMALL FARM FOR sALE.-A small farm
- of 43 acres, bou half (or little moret
improved, with aahewed log house, corn crop
and about forty bearing fruit trees thereon, for
sale, or exchange for town property. For par
ticulars, enquire at the post-offlee in lronton.
Nov, 6, 1854, If.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-14

An article In an exchange paper an
nouneing the decesss Of q person, says
"His remains wefs committed to tha
borne whence no traveller returns at
tended. by hls friends"
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-14

4 FRIEND inquiries whether man csn.
not vote BY telegraph. This is ques'
ton for political "wire workers" 10 solve.
Our own opinion 10. that it depends en-
tirely upon tbe regulation ofthe "polls.'
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-14
New Stove, Tin, and Sheet Iron Es'
tablishment.

:
Jenkins Block, few doors above Dr. Morris
Drug Store.
a. The subscriber respectfully nnnoun-
Aa ,ces to the public that he has opened q
M STOVE, TIN AND SHEET IRON
A shop in Jenkins block. on second Ct;
u VIronton o, and has now on hand, and
is prepared to manufacture to order, all kinds
of work in his line. He has on hand a large
stock of stoves of different kinds, both for coal
and wood, consisting Of Cooking, Parlor, Egg,
Six Plate and School House Stoves.
Being practical timer, particular attention
will be given to Roofing, Spouting, and oil 9TH
er jobbing done IN my line.
0-r All work done by me warranted to give
satisfaction.
am also prepared to put up and warrant
Chilson's VeutiIating and House warming Fur
naces which are giving general satisfaction
wherever introduced.
On hand a large quantity Of Fruit Cans war
rnnted tight J. @. McGUGlN,
Ironton, Sept, 81, 1864-tf
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-14

of METALLIC BURIAL CASES from the
manufactory cfW. G. Davis and Co., Cincin-
natl which they offer to the citizens Of IrOnton
and vicinity on reasonable terms. These cases
are AIR-TIGHT AND lNDESTRUCTlBLE,
for protecting and preserving the dead for ordi-
nary burial for vaults, or for transportation.
The stock will be kept up as occasion demands.
They also keep constantly made variety of
Collins of different sizes and qualities. Also
will make Coffins to directions without delay.
A new Hearse. quiet horse and careful dri-
yer, ready for service whenrequired. ''-
S.R BUSH 4 Co.
Ironton, September 81, 1855.
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TRONTON BRASS FOUNDRY
J.J, V1NroN takes this method of announc-
ne to the citizens of Ironton and the public
generally, that he has erected Brass Foundry
on the corner of Fourth and Eckley streets, in
lronton, and has it now in full operation, ond
is ready to do any kind of work in his line on
the shortest notice and most reasonable terms
Old copper and brass taken in exchange.
Nov. l8, lS54.-tf.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-14

vTNHERE probably was never a better assortment o
L Piano Fo,tes in Cincinnati than can now be found
at No. 7s, West Fourth street, Chickering'S, Wood
ward Browns, Brown y Aliens T. Gilberrs, with
EoIIan Alta ehrnent II. Worcester's and the Western
Manufacturing Company's Pianos are among the best
IN bo found in This country Most Of these instruments
combine excelencies seldom found In the majority Of
Pianos offered for sale here elsewhere. An unlin.
itcd warrant given with each instrument
WM. r. COI.BURN, Piano and Music Depot
No. 70 West Fourth street.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-14

Moxley & Barber's Vegetable Ague
Killer,-Warranted, no cure, no payl
A SAFE AND EFFECrUAL REMEDy
n for all periodical diseases, intermittent
Fever, Fever and Ague, Chill Fever Dumb
Ague, Periodical Headache, Sun Pain, ETC.
For sale by
MOXLEY, BARBER & EGERTON.
April "a, 1855,
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r. 8. WRIGHT 4 co.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DEALERs in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals,
IL Oils Paints and Dyestufs,
No. 3 Corner Of Second Il Railroad sts.
IRoNTON, OHIO.
Have recently received fresh additions to their
stock, and are now Offering to the people OF
Lawrence county, one Of tho best stocks of
fresh and pure Drugs and Medicines, ever
brought 10 lronton, all the popular Patent Med
icnes'of the day, received direct from the pro-
prietors, and warranted pure and genuine.
Particular attention given to compounding
Physicians prescriptions.
Physicians are respectfully invited to call
and examine our stock.
F.S. WRIGHT & Co.
April "a, 1858. ....
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aiRorERr ScHunAEE .he greet artist,
said al, his wifs. "Othsrs make poetry,
shs i . posu."
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-14
z. G. SLOAN, Dental Surgeon,

Respectfully presents Ills acknowledge
&IxT5S nicnts 10 those who huvc heretofore OK
iNSSXE6h = 10 nded TO him their patronage and he
AIl1I1Y hopes that the skill and exp cricnce whc
the past six years Of constant Practice has enable
hIrn 10 ob,nn will merit continuance Of their nvor
aud the patronage Of all those desiring services in his
profession. In justification of hs nbilty to render
rc satisfaction, he would but call Intention the
nerous full and pnrt Of artificial teeth which he
has inserted in this vicinity-the beauty, utility. and
ife-ike appearance Of which he Aners himself can
not be exceled. The difficulty heretofore experienced
by the profession In fitting full sets TINT they may
be useful md comfortable, he has overcome the ex
pcpse mo inconsderable perseverance and expert
Ncni SThOse,who DIRE in need of such mny rest assu
that will enable them 10 mastcate their food with tn,
facility experienced only by those who hnve good Teeth
All other operations IN the department Of Dentistry
performed in that experience and caro- nlon,
will enable one to do. Terms invariably CASH whe,
he work is completed. Office In Rodgers Block
yer Sllyerman, md Acan's Dry Goods Store
| IRONTON, ..
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What is the use

nF going, East, West, North or South, when
" you can get the very best articles thut are
wanted in the Saddlery and Harness line at the
manufactory of WILSON & RICHARDSON.
No. IL, 2nd, street, lrOnton.
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TTlO FISHERMEN. We have just received
fine lot Of Iot lines and staying.
- - - mn - 4. &S.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-14
Lime! Lime!l

Lime! Lime!l ...-....., d.
ERANK SHINUIT, at his store in Wes
Ironton, is prepared to'supply the plaster
en-, and sll Others in this vicinity with q supe-
rior quality OF lime. He sells on the Lowest
terms for cash. OF approved credit.
Irontoa, May 9Th, 1856. Ia u
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WILSON & RICHARDSON,
~ HAVE removed their Saddle and Har
ENM ness establishment to.

MA HAVE removed theIi SaddIe and Har-
ENM ness establishment to.
No. 6, Exchange Block, End st.
where they will be glad to see their customers.
We have on hand q general assortment ol
work, well made and out of the best stock. We
can furnish customers with the very finest work,
not excepting any place in the STATE OR UNION.
Don't go to Cincinnati or Ptlsburg TO get fine
saddle or harness we pledge ourselves to make
as neat and fashionable style of work as you
can get any place in the country.
new, and also to put tops on carriages and bug.
gies in good style, and not botch them.
We have several dozen real buckskin OK
lashes which will sell by the dozen or sim
gle lash.@
Particular attention will be paid to repairing
old saddles and harnesses Of every description
with promptness and dispatch. The public are
invited to gives us a call.
WILSON & RICHARDSON.
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CINCINNATI, OHIO.
FREDERICK DARIUS.
Root and shoe Manufacturer,
HANGING ROCK, OHIl

HANGING ROCK, OHIO.
" EEPS the best quality Of material, an
n will execute his work in style and fin
ish that cannot be out done by any OF his craft,
here or elsewhere. All orders from abroad
promptly attended to.
June 9Th, 1855.
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BLANK BOOKS 4 STATIONERY.

A Good assortment OF full and half
IL hound blank books, stationery, &c: Just recev-
ed aud for sale At JOHN q. HANZsCHESj
June i9-2,. Book Store, Rail Road Street i
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Trunks! Trunks!!

VIZ ILsoN AND RICHARDSON HAv
w on hand and for sale splendid assor
ment Of Trunks from 81, ,25 to $50. Also, O
pet Bags and Valises. lr
No IL, Second street: Ironton, Ohio.
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THE LARGEST, CHEAPEST AND
BEST ASSORTMENT OF REA.
DY.MADE CLOTHING IN
IRONTON.
TERGUsON & ELSAS, have Just received
from the East large aud splendid assort-
ment Of plain and fancy goods, for gentleinan!s
wear, consisting of Cloths, Cassimere's Sati-
netts, Satin, Buff, and, Marseiiles vestings, Of
every variety Of quality or price, handkerchief,
neckerchiefs, gloves, &c, in short every article
uuually kept il an establishment Of this kind
They have also complete assortment of rea-
dy made clothing to which the attention OF the
pubic is invited.
Garments will be made 70 order, If desired
Having secured the services Of one Of the besl
cutters in Southern Ohio, they are sanguine o.
rendering perfect satisfaction.
| To theif old customers they return their gtate
| full thanks, and hope that they will deem then
worthy of patronage in the future.
| June 10, 1866.-l0-y. 1t ft-rilf !
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|TOMBS, Brushes. Fancy and Toilet Soaps,
~ Harrson's Perfumery, Cologne, Hair Dyes
Port Monies, Steel Pens, and Q general assort-
|ment Of fancy articles and notions for sale at
the Drug Store of r. 8. WRIGHT 4 Co.
Corner Of Second and Railroad streets.
April "a, 1855.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-14

VYTRI0HT'S Nerve and Bone Liniment fos
w Bruises, Rheumatism, Burns, 6prains,
CO.. q superior article for sale Wholesale and
ietaii BY II. g. WRIGHT 4 Co.. Druggists.
Aprl "a, 1855.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-08-22

Snmehnly hereabnuls has invented new All.
rlr u wearing appatl--a dickey made 81 paper,
and one thousand an hour are turned nif by ma
rhinery. These articles bear stamp nn which
The patent and owners name ARE observable,
and are cut, creased and denied alter The fashion
81 our linen collars. sill runs the entire length
on either side, by which bIeakage OF bending is
prevented; they arc highly polished anil no 4.
mount ol perspiraiion can disturb their equili.
brinm. They will be found peculiarly advan-
Iageous IN lie warm days 81 summer. and 10 the
heated ball rom or theatre. They bear such
striking resemblance 10 The linen collars we are
"a the habit al wearing. that we could moi ere.
dil Tie statement made about them, until, by
permission. We tore une. They are strong, dur.
fable. and Tie very cheapest invention of The
Kind We have ever seen, Tie wholesale price be.
ing three aud hall cents each.
Nsl0 fork lartnfor.
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LATE FROM EUROPE.

Halifax, August IS.
Tie cunatd steamer America arrived here
this afternoon, al Il O'Clock, with Liverpool
dsiss 20 The 4ili instant.
The latest news from The Crimea il 10 the
2Oil, Of July. Everything was prepared for the
general action n The sea and land forces sgains
Sthaslopol, which was 10 come of in IS DAYS.
The Russians had surcreded IN establishing
ride pits in front nf The French suppcrs.
report prevailed in Paris that the French
government had received official notification II
tie bombaflmeni IL Tie MslakOH and Redan
batteries, preparatory 70 tie assault.
The vireruy % Egypt has been negotiating
with lie lIelouns 10 serve in The Cfimea.
The Queen sent mcssagr 10 Parliimcrt ask.
ing Additional provisions Tor the war, which re,
suited in The Chancellor II The Excliequer pro.
posing 10 issue L7.uOu 900 II tSrbtgurr hills.
Lord Palmchion. ~ reply 10 q question 10
Parliament touching BRUSH cnlit,mcnis 10 The
United States. stated that in order 10 prevent al
possibility u difficulty will the American
government. lie British government lad Stopped
tnlI.iing al Halifax.
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Heavy rains had occurred in England, but the
accounts from the crops ale favorable.
The offers Tor The new Ffencl loan amount
to 3,G00,000,0O0 francs.
Runprs we've in circulation that Spain would
send a contingent 10 the Grmea, but i, is con-
sldered doubtful. II was also reported that, in
consideration Of the contingent, she would ask
for territorial guarantee including Cuba.
Our Liverpool correspondent has private adj.
vices from l.otnbanlysvia Venice, indicating that
important events are ,neally ripe there. and ex-
citing news may shortly be expected from that
quarter.
A Geographic despatch from London, dated
Saturday noon, says: The siege Of Stbaslo.
pol is about 10 he raised. Also. a communlca-
lion has been received from Germany by the
Western powers Of startling inselresl."
In the Sea Of Azof lie fJrlifclions Of the al.
hes were progressing.
Accounts from Constanlinople say that Scha-
myl descended The mountains threatening re-
trograde movement against the Russians.
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PRnsPEcr OF CiyiL WAR..-1he Kansas Herald
Of Freedom. Of July 2slh gives the following
acr"unl 81 az aimed Invasion Into the territory /:
/" We learn that parry &c snme Ihiny pro.
slavery men met al Hirknfy Point, ten niles
soul, II dis RI &c. lie other day, aud made
move 10 drive III he ice State voters. They
were soon nutnunlbcred BY resident free State
clIlZeas. WHO mel aud resolved 10 sustain their
huaes 10 The lat extremity. The prn.sIsvtr,
men retired iion the field. and lhus m.ilet, resi-
ed Until Thursday night last, when an armed
hndy Of seytniy i've % eighty M,.soarisn. were
found enca'nred 10 piece 81 wood IN thar h.
raiiiy. Each was charged viii a rife, pair
nl rerolrers, and bowie hniIe. On Friday
forenoon they continued IN tie sicnitv. appa.
fa,ly warning fnr additions 70 their numbers.
Il Is reported that they declare il,eir mission To he
10 drive every free sac citizen from the sirin.
y. Whether their purposes extend any further
llian tins We have nn Information. There is no
doubt ii the facts, as an express. well knoMn
10 Us personally, has come 80 sreaie rel r.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-08-22

TnE YoTg or NRGl>Ia.-'rhe official rote of
Ntglnla !. Al length Published. !, appear. lllal
Wise rer.ted s3.l2i votes. anil Flunmny 20,
2ii; majority lor Wise. iO.lSO.
u will be remembered that lie anil- American
papers rnwed Justify over lie result 10 Tie Oh
Dominion. anil lannlingly asked tie Amprieau
party f"r lie 10000 suIes llisl They alleged
@nnll he enrolled hr Floumay. " Where
are yonr 10000 man." they cried. ",hey ate
but men 81 buckrdm." Behold nov Tie answer.
-73.2ii voted for Flaurnny over three thou.
sand more ihsn The Anefican party clailned Tor
their cause N Virginia. Men Of buckram.'
indeed. WI. H,ra!a
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GrsSo PKEyESrarnr % YriLow FgsrR.
"A writer in one II the Norfolk papers adj.
yocaies the use Of guano as a disinlceting
agent. and in pruuf u The spnndnrss 81 his
position. alduccs the fact that during The
awful raging u yellow fever in Brazil. the
crews 81 every ship u var in the Rio were
swept off by il, save that Of the {. :. ship
ST. Louis, and this exception was attributed
to gBsnp bv The commander. Captain Cooke.
of Surry. w., WHO having a barrel VI guano
u Tie hold. .ptegd tai oycr Inc ship ihe
81. Louis did not lose 4 soul.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-08-22

ASTrBBoRS lrRY The Portland Transcript
tells story Of Colonel NJ. living in Wash
inglon county. Name, who had great aptitude
i"r serving a. a juror. When thus serving he
hada sety srea, anxiety HAT his opinon should
helsrgely consulted inmaklng upaterdci. Some
year ago. Wilde upon case, alter many Louis
lrla 10 agree hni filling, he inarslialle. tho de-
iinqueni jury fiom the room 10 their seats in the
court. where the impatient crowd awaited the
result " The trial. "Hlve you agreed upon a
refdici!' inquired the clerk. Col. NJ arose.
turned @hiiheing glance upon his brother ju.
rors. aud exclaimed: May II please The court.
We have NOS; have dpee tie best ! could do,
bul here a,e eleven u the most contrary devils
| ever bad any dealings WITH"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-08-22

The latest catalogue Of William and Mary
College gives brief and interesting sketcl,
OF the rise and progress Of the College. In
age it's next To Harvard, it having been foun-
dcd more than half century after. 1t was
chartered in 1893 BY King William lii. and
Queen Mary, who gave out Of their private
means nearly $4,000 sterling towards erect
Ing the necessary buildings.
This, with 10000 acres Of land, the Office
Of Surveyor General, lin virtue Of which one
sixth Of the fees received by public surveyors
in The colony, and the sole power Of appoint
Ing them were giyen,) and one penny pound
on all tobacco exported from Virginia and
Maryland, granted in the charter, 42, 500
raised by subscription in the colony, and d
gift Of g200 from the House of Burgesses,
constituted the endowment Of the college.
It's much to be regretted that the college
records are 50 imperfect that full list Of the
Alumni cannot be made out. Incomplete as
it is, it contains such names as Theodore
Bland, Peyton Randolph, Carter Braxton
George Wythe, Thomas Jefferson, John Page,
Edmund Randolph, James Monroe, John
Marshall, James Barbour. Philip p. Barbour,
William b. Giles, Ben amin Watkins Leigh,
Chapman johnson, John Randolph Of Roam
oke, Spencer Roane, Littleton w. Tazewell,
William Z. Riyes, John J. Crttenden, Will
liam $. Archer, John Nelson, John Tyler, and
Winfield Scott, among the most distinguish
ell in American history.
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Letter fun Hon. Jain Maor Bits, If Virginia.
Richmond luly OH, lsj5.

Le!ter + 0m Hon. Jan Wa1r Bsfs, Of Virginia.
Richmond. July OH, 1855.
Nsssrs. Hm. & Beers s Co., GsRtS: Considerations
OF duly TO tie afflicted alone prompt me 10 send you
this voluntary testimonial 10 the great value Of Cur
ter's SaHish Efure," for that almost nsurahlc dis
ease, Screfe'a.
Without being disposed. dceming Il necessary, 10
GO into the particulars Of The case, can say that the
astonishing results that have been produced by the Use
Of that medicine on member Of nv family, aud
under my observation and suprfintcndcncc. after
The skill Of tie cst physicians had hccn exhausted aud
all the usual remedies had failed fuly justify lne in re.
commencing lis Use 10 al who may he suffering from
that dreadful aalady.
DO not mean 10 say that !; is adapted 10 all consu.
ans, OF that will afford the lelic in all
for, Of course, know nothing ahou, ihathui from
what have Of the effects would not hesitate 10
IT, 10 any aud every case Of Scroiula. with persons
tyr whom ieli an interest, whom could eAer-
cise influence or conlIUl.
Respectfully yours. mo. NJ BOTTS.
See advertisement. " In
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was soon after his arrival, chosen Ruling Elder in
the Church Of his CHOICE IN this connection Ne ever
sustained highly consistent and exemplary character
As citizen he has long lived in our midst and sci.
aom does any one gain stronger hold upon the af.
ectlons Of the community, than the one whose death
we all now SO deeply dcpiore. Strong in lis attach
ments ardent in his affections, noble in his impulses,
unsuspccted in his motives in his loss We are bcrct
OF a man of purity, true and faithful friend, and a
devoted Christian brother. q.
Pontotoc Miss, Aug, 1858.
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ASrn.sropoL INvEsrnrSr An Enulishman

hSEBAsToPoL INVESTMENT An Englishman
in New York who was trying 10 make bet
will, an American on the speedy capture OF Sc
bssl"pol. took mp tie following proposition,
The American deposited 500 III the hands
If the Engshman. for which he was to receive
SIS per month until Sebastopol was taken. This
was IN the Isl Of November last, and The Ame-
riran ha. received his s95 per months ever since
that time. One hundred dollars could hardly
have been invested bcner.
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SLtr CAst n NEw YonK.-Mr. J. T..
Thompson. 81 Georgia. on visit withhis IA.
nil, 70 Fort Edward, Washington county,
y. T.. was cited to appear befnre Judge Glib.
son, soon after his arrival. aud produce the
person Il az alleged slave Emily. complained
of a. in possession u said fhompsnn. Mr..
r. appeared. having With him coIored gil
81 about twenty years. aud answered 10 the
complaint that she vas mol restrained u her
liberty. but hail been informed rrc,lons 10
starting upon The journey that she would be
Zee 10 leave him if she desired on arriving
in The free States--that she had no desire 10
leave him, but preferred TO return to her
southern bone. No nuC appearing 10 prose.
cute the writ, the Judge discharged the same.
The girl EmiIy had not been consulted pre-.
,ions TO the prefermcnt.
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Foop FoR YELLnw frsER. : |, is stated hat
al Gnspou. where the yellow fever broke cui.
census was recently taken of row of SIX
small Two and hall sIofy houses. ant they were
found 10 contain 307 persons. and IN the second
Story n one 81 Them was pig-siy. and COW
hadIbeen stalled IN the basement Of another. A
knowledge u ,hess faris is profitable only as il
tends 10 shos tie influence upon disease u nn-
cleanliness. sloih and pennry.