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To Merchants, Planters,
and Others.

I THE undersigned, formerly Of New
Il, York City, but now a permanent resi-
dcit of Charleston, am prepared to do any
thing in the line OF General Agency and
Commission business entrusted to me.
will make purchases of Dry Goods, Groce-
ries, uordware, Boots, Shoes, Fancy Goods,
Drugs, Paints, Oils, Fruit, Jcweiry, Confec-
tionery, Books, Stationery, Liquors, Cloth
i..g, or any thing else that can be obtained
either in this city or New York, Boston or
Philadelphia, and on ns good terms, il not
better, than the Merchants or Planters thens
selves could buy them, thereby saving them
the necessary exorbitant expenses attending
u visit to this city. will attend personally
to the packing and shipment of goods there
by avoiding any mistakes or damage. ]
will also attend promptly to any Banking or
Insurance business that ] may be favored
with, and will make payment of debts.--
From my long experience in a general mer-
camille business, am fully convinced that
| can give perfect satisfaction, aud suit the
most ias,idious taste ia my selections For
my services | shall require moderate COM
mission, according TO the nature of the busi-
ness.
DAVID NJ. GAXLAY,
Office over Birds Store, 225, Kingst
Charleston, ). T..
Jan ~ I8 Iy
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A sISNn sgss s9a;
lMHJ5:5Iaissls sssS Sil Ssii

Tn. 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
cd pains whatever.
Where this Plaster is applied pain cannot
exist.
IL has been beneficial in cases Of weak
hess, such as Pain and Weakness in the
Stomach, Weak Limbs, Llmcnoss, Afie,-
ton of the Lungs in their primary stages
IL destroys inflammation 10y perspiration.
James T.. Boyd, Pickcns District, South
Carolina, testities that, by its use alone he
was cured OF Rheumatism in both Of mis-
knees, of several years standing.
The following was handed Us by a re-
spectacle Physician In Georgia:
Messrs. ScoviL g. MEAD: Gents have
been using your Liyerwort and Tar Hebrew
Plaster very extensively in my practice for
three years past, aud IL Is with pleasure that
I state my belief in their superiority over
ail other articles, with which am acquain-
ted, for the purpO ses for which they are re-
commended. The Hebrew Plaster, cs
pecially, Is an universal panacca for local
pains. have also found it a most excel
lent application for Sprains and Bruises. Ii
gives universal satisfaction wherever uscd.
s. s. OSLlN, NJ. ID.
Knoxville, Ga, March 4th, 1853.
E- A VOICE FROM GEORGIA. -&a
Read the following testimony from a
physician.
G. ntlemen-Your Hubrew Plaster has
cured me of pains of which have suffered
for twelve years past During this period
] hborcd under an adlicticn of my loins
aud side, and tried riany rcmcdies that my
own medical experiences suggested, but
without obtaining relief At length used
yonr Plaster. ani am nuw by its good effects
entirely cured. win recommend the Jew
David or Hebrew Plasterto ali who are suf.
fcring from contraction Of the muscles, or
permanent pains in the side or back.
The people Of Georgia have bat to be-
come acquainted with is virtues when they
will resort to its use. Yours, truly,
NJ. w. WALKER, NJ. D.,
Forsythe, Monroe County, Ga.
To Messrs Scovil s. Mead, Now Orleans,
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THE TROOP.

TNHE Members of this Company, and those
Il who wish TO join, are earnestly re-
Quested to meet on the last Saturday In Feb
ruary next, the 24th inst, nj Lancastcr, e.
II There will be business OF the greatest
importance to the troop to transact. We
have more than the requisite number OF
men to be received or incorporated into the
State Militia Come forward promptly on
this day, and we will again go into mn elec-
tion for officers and adopt uniform, there
will be two or three specimens Of the latter
presented for your selection. Bye-I.aws are
TO be- signed. Your measures will be re-
quired, To be sent 90 the contractor Of tho
uniforms in Philadelphia. If you fail TO
meet promptly on the day appointed, it will
be the last effort with me to raise troop.
SECREST.
Jan - 48 I'm
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TERMS AND PREMIUMS.

(See List of Premium Volumes 6el0,o.)
For any one of the four Reviews, and
one premium vol. So On
For any two Of the four Reviews, and
one premium vol. 5 90
For any three of the four Reviews, and
two premium vols. I 90
For all four of the Reviews, and two
premium vols. s 90
For Blackwoods Magazine, and one
premium vol. 8 90
For Blackwood and three Rvvicws,
and three premium vols . 90
For Blackwood and the four Reviews,
and three premium vols. 10 90
Payments to he made in all cases in advance
Money current in the State where issued will be
received at par.
The Premiums consist of the following
works, back volumes of which will be given
to new Subscribers according to the num-
Der of Pcriodiclcs ordered, as above explain
cd -
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G. II e S 7 L r.
Carriage Factory.

MHX> The undersigned is now pre-
GsT pared to manufacture, Mt his
XZ--SZ-New Establishment in Chester
willie, all kinds Of CARRIAGES adapted
to our rough and billy country, and Of the
best Materials. He would suggest, as al-
most every man in the up country Is more
or less ju lge Of timber, before you buy
or order Carriage, no matter where, look
around and see what sort Of Lnnier the
builder has and in what condItien :f Is kept.
The Carriage Maker may Lie, Boast OF
Bluster as much as he plcases, but the grand
secret Of carriage.making lies in the LUM-
BER-pile.
To buy cheap Negro, Horse or Car.
rage, Is TO verify the old adage Penny
,oise and Pound foolish. Give me fair price
for my work, and then If IL is not made
right, hold me responsible.
IL it were not for Paint, Putty and Glue,
What would We poor Curiage-MAkcrs do
Chester, Jan. 81, 1855. 40 II
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NJ NOTTGE-

Tl1E Firm of J. Z. CURETON. g. CO.,
l. is this day dissolved by mutual u
greement; we return our sincere thanks for
the kind and liberal patronage we have re.
eeived since being engaged in the mercan-
tile business.
We hereby notify all who are in any man.
ncr indebted to J. L. Curcton & CO.. to make
Immediate payment to Mr.. FELIX NlcLAR-
NON, as the business OF said firm must be
closed up, rs no indulgence can be given.
J. T.. CURETON,
FELIX MGLARNON.
Jan. 9th 1855 Aft
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THE GREENvILLE.
BAPTIST FEMALE COLLEGE

This Institution, recently established by
the State Baptist Convent, n Of South Caro-.
lima. and governed by a Board of Trustees
of the Furman University, will go into ope-
ration on the first Of February neri, under
full Corps Of competent Instructors, and at
the usual rates Of Tuition. Board can be
obtained for Studehts on application to the
undersigned.
RICHARD FUfMAS.)
G.. J. ELFoRD,
p. c. EDWARDS, Executive Com
r. B. RoBERTs, mittee.
T. p. DRocKMAN,
+. r. DtNcAN.
W- Evefy PAPER In the State will pub.
lish three times, weekly, aud send bills 10
this Office GreenriHe Patriot
Jan. 8 A6 81
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SOUTH-CAROLINA,

l. n n u a > Il IL Il Dl ST KlC Il.
By James II. Wither&poon, Esquire, Or
dinary for said District.
XNTHEREAS BELA SIZER has af.,
w piled to me for Letters of Admits.
tration on all and singular the Goods Chat
tells, Rights and Credits of Alonzo A. Gilles-'
pie late of the District aforesaid, de-
ceased, BGing his estate unadministered.
These are, therefore, TO cite and admonish
all and singular, the kindred and creditors
of the said deceased, to be and appear before
me at our next Ordiaary's Court for the
said district, TO be holden at Lancaster Court
House on the LIST day of February next,
to show cause, if any, why the sid admin:
istration should not be granted.
{ Nl Given under my hand aud seal
s. this 18th d,y Of JAM, in the
f~~ year of our lord, one thousand
eight hundred and fifty-fivc, and in the sew
enty ninth year Of American Independence
]. II. WITHERSP0oN, o. L. d.
Jan. l8 4S::2i ur's fee 81
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THE LANCASTER LED GER.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
LANCASTER DISTRICT.

bhNSho1 EN- Dlo lhiC1.
In The Common Pleas.
as Attachment
Jonathan Mackey.
Whereas the plaintiff did on the I4th
day of October, l8a4, file his declaration
against the defendant, who (as it is said,) Is
absent from, and without the limits of this
State, and has neither wife nor attorney
known within the same, upon whom copy
of the said declaration might be served. 1t
is therefare ordered, that the said defendant
do appear and plead to the said declaration
on or before the 5th day of October, which
will bo in the year of our Lord, one thou
sand eight hundred and fifty-five, otherwise
final and absolute judgment will then be
given and awarded against him.
J. A. STEWMAN, Clerk.
Clerk, s Office, l4th Oct. 1854.
Lancaster District.
Oct Is 35--lyld Pr. Fee $40
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FIFTH ANNUAL FAIR
or THE
SOUTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE.

IlIHE Fifth Annual Fair of the South Carolina
Institute for the promotion of Art, Mcchani-
cain lgeauity and industry, will bc held at the
New all, now being erected OH Meeting Street,
in the City Of Charleston, commencing OH
"WEDNESDAY, 18th of April, and continue
open for Exhibition until the Goth day of Novcm-
Der.
Suitable premiums will be given to the best
specimens in Art, Mechanism, and other branch
OF Industry; also, of Cotton, Rice, Sugar, To-
bacco, Corn, Wheat, Rye, Oats, Potatoes, and
other Agricultural products.
The Ladies; 70 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 are 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 Ct any one plantation, not less than ten
pounds 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 any real or
important improvement thcrcoa-a Gold Med
al.
For the best STALLION--a Silver Cup.
For the best MARSH TACkEY GEI.DING-
u SOHNcT Sup.
For the best specimen Of Sun Fower Seed Oil,
notlcss than One Gallon-a Silver Cup.
For the best Cashmere Ram--a Silver Cup.
Bor the best Cashmere Ewc--a Silver Cup.
For the Lest three quarter bloodcd Cashmere
kid-a silver cup.
For the best Rama silver cup.
For the best Boar-a silver cup.
For the Invention of u suitable Machine for
pulvcrizing Red Peppcr-A gold medal.
For the best Essay on Southern Grasses
Ruln prize, Silver Pitcher.
For the best specimen of American Sculpture
"a silver pitcher.
The Directors Of the institute. take great plea
sure in stating to the public, that by the libee
alty 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 for tn
approaching Fair, large, commodous. and ele-
giut 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 fur
nsh sufficient power for any kind Of machinery
that may be offered for exhibition.
Every attention will be paid to all articles sent
for exhibition.
All arsclcs entered for premiums, must be
sent in on or before Saturday, / ltl day of No.
vember Dext, directed to the care of the Clerk
Of S5. Carolina Institute, Charleston. Articles
may be sent after that day for exhibition only.
Contributors to the Fair are respectfully request
cd to send full descriptions of the articles, and
such general information ~ may be of use to the
Judges, aud suitable for publication. Address
CLERK OF THE So, Ca. INSTITUTE,
Charleston, So. Ca.
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THE AMERICiN'S FRIEND?
HOIIOwAY'S PILLS.
To the Citizens Of the United States.

To the Citizens Of The United States.
most humbly 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 sympathies, so
much so, that originally compounded my Pills
expressly to suit your climate, habits, constitu;
tons, and manner of living, intending to estab;
lsh myself among you, which have now done
by taking premises in New York
SO, Corner Of Ann and Ndssdu-!St. v. y.
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9 q 9 g 9

Beware. Of countefeits and base imita-
tions
ss. The genuine will ia future have the
slggatGre OF u. Taylor on the steel plate
engraved label on the top Of each box.
Purchasers are adviscd that mean cOun-
serfeit Of this article Is in existence.
The genn'ne issold only by ~, and by
our agents appointed throughout the South
.--gnd no pedssr Is olioised to sell IT, Deal.
ers and purchasers generally are cautioned
sgains; baying ofaay bat our regular agents,
utherwise they will be imposed upon with a
worthless article.
SCOvIL & MEAD,
II3 Charities street, N. Orleans, Sole Gene.
raj Agents for the southern States, to
whom all orders must invariably b. ad-
dressed.
Jan 81 90 GIN
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Premium Volumes,

FoREIGS QUARTERLY REVIEW, Gone year,
BLACKwoOD's MAGAZINE (six munths).
LONDON QUARTERLY REvIUw Gone Year,.
EDINBURGH REVIEW Zone year).
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WESTMINSTER REVIEW Zone Year,.
Consecutive Premium volumes cannot in
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Quarterly Review. TO prcveht disappoint.
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alone wanted, subscribers will please order
as many different works for premiums as
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
LANCASTER DISTRICT.
By James H. Wttherspoon, Esq,
OfdindrY for said District.

WHEREAS Bella sSIZER has ap.
piled tu ine for Letters Of Administration
on all and singular the Goods and Chaiiels,
Rights and Credits Of WilIism J. Gillespie,
late of the District aforesaid, deceased
THESE are therefore TO cite and ndmon-
ish all and singular, the kindred and crcdi-
tors Of the said deceased, TO be and apptar
before mo at our next Ordinary's Cont for
the said District, 10 be holden at Lancaster
Court House on the lst day of February
next, 20 show cause, II any, why the said
administration should not be granted.
Given under my Hand and Seal this 18th
{ - D day OF Jshuary, 10 the year OF
L. s. our Lord one thousand eight hun
t~~~~ )dred and fifty four, and In The
seyenty-ninth year Of American Indepens y
dence. JAMES II. w1THERSPOON.
Jan. is. 4s 3, Pf 81 ~
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Special Notice.

4 LII Persons having demands -gainst
IA the Estate Of Mrs MARC iRE1
FLETCHER, will please present them, and
those indebted will make immediate pay
ment, to
JOHN u. INGRAM,
Admtnistra,or.
Jan. II, 1855 Al It
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LOOK OUT.

THE Accounts and notes of HUEY,
Il MASSEY & CO, MASSEY g. HAM
MOND, and s. b. MASSEY, have been
placed in my hands for collection, and all
persons indebted to the above firms will
save costs by paying up before the 18th of
February next, rs longer indulgence will not
be given.
IA. HASSELTINE.
Lancaster c. H., Jan. II, 1855 Al 4t
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Take Notice.

The Notes aud Books Of Accounts of
JAMES +. cUREToN, are in my hands
for collection; and / have instructions to
sue on oil claims not paid BY the 18th day
90 fspsaary next. Take warning or yse
Jw. COOKE. Aay.
d+n- ~ ~ tt
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HEAD QUARTERS, }
COLUMBIA, Dec. 18th. 1854. {


General Orders, No. l.
The following gentlemen have been ap-
pointed Aids-de- camp to the Commander-in
Chief, with the rank Of Lieutenant Colonel.
They will be obcycd and respected accor-
dinghy:
R. b. BRYAN.
J. DUNNOVANT, JR:
+: r. GIST. -
w: J. GRESHAM:
w. p. DUNCAN.
J. Fl. MARSHALL
J: R, SONDLEf:
X. Fl: MEANS.
J. GLOVER
Il. X. CLARKSON.
The Aids-dc Camp above named will equip
themselves and report for duty, either per-
sonally, or by letter, to the Adjutant and In
spector General, at 90 Depot, South Caro-
lima, by the 9th day of February next.
Tie mem ers Of the General Staff, attached
to the Co o.nmander-in- Chief, are also reauir-
ed to report as bOing equipped, Us the law
nrescril cs.
If ciher Of the above named Aids-dc-
Camp, or f the General Staff, should ne
glect to report as above required, it will Q
deemed n refusal to accept, and the vacan,
will be Immediately filled by another AZ
pointmvnt.
BY order of the COMMANDMENTS Chief.
r. G. NJ. DUNNov INIT.
Ajutant and Inspector General
sYy Every paper in the State will copy
the above, and insert once, under the editori-
al head.
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DISSOLUTION.

TTNHE FIRM OF IIASSELTINE & HA-
l. GINS Is this day dissolved, by mutual
consent, and all persons indebted either by
Note or Account will do well to call and
pay up, on or before the 10th Of February
next, as agtor that day everything will be
put In suit, as thc firm must be settled up.
We must have money TO pay our debts with.
No longer indulgence viii be given.
J. A. IIASSELTINE.
w, y. HAGINS.
Lancaster c. H., Jan. II, 1855
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T.. S--Those that owe J. A. IIasseltine
individually. must pay up, or share the same
positively the last notice that will appear 10
The Ledger, the next will be from al Attcr-
ney.
Jan ~ ~ ~
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JEW DAvfD's OR HEBREW PLAs-
TER IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Messrs ScovIL g. MEAD: have been
troubled with the chronic rheumatism for
the last twelve years. On the lst uf July,
the aHebrew Platter" and il acted like a
charm the pain left me, aud slept more
than half OF the night, and in three days
was able to ride out. Ieonsidcr tho ''Tfe-
brew Plaster" the best remedy for all sorts
of pains now in use.
@. w. MMINN.
Hendersonvil;e, N. c., Aug. Is, 1850.
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Notice.

A LII Persons indebted to the Estate Of
~ Mrs. LEIGH for hire Of Negroes,
will please pay Immediately, to
JOHN u. INGRAM,
Executor
Jan. II, ~ At
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Mules and Shingles for
Sale.

Two or Three likely MULES, and 90 or
10000 SHINGLES can be procured by ap-
plying at the residence of the subscriber,
miles South of Lancasterville.
J. NJ. SHAVER.
Jan. II, Al At
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the Lancaster Ledger" the following adver-
tisement, which, as have for some time past
been engaged in setting buggies in this Dis
trict, must allude to ME.
"Whereas am informed that person by
the name Of McElhany has been offering to
sell Buggies in Lancaster District, and say
ing that they were made by me in York.
vile.
Now, that my friends and the citizens of
Lancaster gene rally, may not be imposed
upon with bad and unfaithful work, | take
this method If informing them that have
never employed apy person by that name to
sell Buggtes or Carriages for me, nor have
ever trusted any vehicle OF any description
to his possession, and any man selling Bug
gys for me, or of my make will have in his
possession unquestionable authority of the
fact over my own signature.
Jan. 3. (Signed) b. II. WHEELER -
Justice to myself requires that should
notice the above charge. ], unhcsitatingly,
pronounce it fuse, and cithom he least se,;.-
bidnce of or foundation in truth. have
never represented at any time, or 10 any per-
son any buggy or other vehicle which may
have had for sale, as being the manufacture
of "B. Il. Wheeler" and nO.c publicly
stamp The assertion dhGt Ihare so done, ,oiih
The brand of a base and unmitigated JaLsehood.
confidently appeal for the truth of my af-
firmation 10 the people of this District, with
whom | may have had any business trans
actions. Just so soon rs saw the adver-
tisement Of Mr.. Wheeler, went to York
Vile and dem nded of him his author, which
he declined giring,
/ will only add, that such conduct, as
"B. I. Wheeler" has in this instance dis
played, will most assuredly meet with It's
own reward: and If he thinks and hopes
thus TO recommend his woik by assaling
the Innocent, he will fully reglizc the disap-
pointment, which his course deservedly
merits.
JONATHAN McEI.HANEY.
Jan. 23d. 1855, 4S-4t.
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Final Notice.
SOUTH CAROLINA
LANCASTER DISTRICT.
BY James H. Witherspoon, Esq, 0rdi-
nary of said District.

WHEREAS John P. Cousart has applied to
me for Letters of Administration on all and sin
gular the Goods and Chattels, Rights and Cred
its of Hugh Gray Mccormack, late of the Dis
trict afore said, deceased
THESE are, therefore, TO cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, TO be and appear before me at
our next Ordinary's Court for the said District,
TO DC hclden ut Lancaster Court House on the
'Sth day ofFebruary next, to show cause, If any,
why the said administration should not be
granted.
Giveu under my Hand and Seah this 2Sth
-> day of January, in the year of our Lord
e n, G ! one thousand eight hundred and fifty.
I - :" five, ard in the cightietA year of A.
~-< merican Independence.
= JAMES ii. WITHERSPOON, CID
Jan. 81, 1855. 40 2t pf. 2 90
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Magnificent Oil Paintings,

from the collection of prizes to be distribu-
ted among the Members of the Cosmopoli-
tan Art Association at the first annual dis
tribution, in January next.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
LANCASTER DISTRICT.
By James H. Witherspoon, Esq, 0rdi.
narxr fn, ea;d n;of iof

WHEREAS James T. Cousar has applied to
me for letters Of Administration ON all and
singular the Goods and Chattels, Rights and
Credits of Samaei CousAr htc Of the District
aforesaid, deceased.
THESE are, therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular, the kindred and creditors Of
said deceased, to be and appear before me at our
Next Ordinarys Court for the said district, to be
holden at Lancaster Court House on the sth
day of February next, to show cause, If any
why the said administration shall not be grant
cd
Given under my Hand and Seal this 25th day
>--I-~> of Jan. in the year of our Lord one
g. G Thousand, eight hundred and hfty-five
and in the cighticth year Of Ameri-
~~ can independence.
JAMES II. WITHERSro0N, Or. n.
Jan 90. Pr Fec 1910 - 2t
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The Cosmopolitan Art aud Literary As

Orga"isei for The Encouragement and Gen
erdl Diffusion of Literature and The Fine
Arts on a meto and origind! plam
This popular Art Association is designed
to en-, ourage and popularizo the Fine Arts,
and disseminate wholesome Literature thro-
ughout the country. A Gallary Of Art is
permanently founded, and will contain
valuable collection of Paintings and Statu-
AIRY, for the annual distribution of each yaar
The best Literature of the day will be issued
to subscribers, consisting Of the popular
monthly Magazines, Reviews, &c.
The Committee Of Management have the
pleasure of announcing that the First An
nual Distribution will take place on the 3Oth
January, inst, ai which time will be distri.
buted, or allotted TO members, several hun
dred Works Of Art, among which is the
original and world-rcnowned statue of