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very sensibly tarry among us in passing
through the Federal City. The luxury Of on
delightful climate never appeared 70 better
advantage than just at this season, as we arc
enjoying only genial sunshine with IusciOus
breezes during the day, and cool evenings and
nights. Washington was never more healthy
at any period Of any year. One of the sojour-
ners to whom we refer above, remarked TO ~
this morning, that though he had been to fiv,
watering places in his recent tour, he had
found no place coming so near rs Washington
City to that Of which he was a seeker, viz: ont
Of delightful temperature and atmosphere.
with sights, subjects, and people Of interest,
and fine living at the hotels
A Land Question Settled.-An applicant
for bounty land recently claimed on account OF
the services Of a former husband, having beer
divorced from a subsequent one. Yesterday
the Secretary Of the Interior confirmed the
decision of the new Commissioner of Pension,
that she is entitled to the land
The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Department.-On yesterday, the 18th August,
there were of Treasury Warrants entered OF
tbn hoo1o ~ fha n.no
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HANING FARM OF 500 ACRES. DIVI-
a ded into several fields, with a very luxuriant
growth OF mixed grasses, ard well watered al the
convenient distance Of mile, from Washington,
enables me 70 pasture any number Of horses, cows,
Deeves or sheep, on the most reasonable terrs-
For further information apply al No i7O Twelfth
street, between and g, or at this ONCE.
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Land Office Decision.-In regard to sales
made when receiver Of public moneys was
deceased, it has been decided that where a
receiver Of public moneys died while absent
from the land Office to make deposit of the
public funds in his possession, and sales of
lands were made after his death-the news of
his death not having reached the local Office
that the moneys received for such sales should
be paid over by the administrator of the late
receiver, deceased, to the present receiver, on
account Of the parties who purchased the
lands, to be applied to the payment of the
same. But in case the administrator shall re-
fuse to make the payments as directed, the
estate Of the late receiver will be liable for the
money, and the parties who paid the same to
the deputy of the late receiver will have to
look to the late receiver, his heirs or legal
representatives, for redress in the case.
Express Letter Carrying Companies-Per-
sons who may be writing in the care of the
penny Post" Company, San Francisco, will
doubtless be interested in the fact that the
General Post Office Department, recently-the
complaints of that company and those of the
postmaster at San Francisco having been sew.
orally laid before it, the one coming in conflict
with the business Of the other-has advised
the parties engaged in the Penny POST that
the Department has at all times declined all
connection with express companies, and that
it will sanction no arrangements with such
companies calculated to diminish its revenue.
This information is important, and should be
recollected by those desiring to send letters by
the steamer Of the 10Th.
Stranger. There are more strangers in
Washington just now than at any previous
time in the last four months. They are return
ing from the different watering places, and
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Strangers. There are more strangers in
Washington just now than at any previous
time in the last four months. They are return
ing from the different watering places, and
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WAS MISSED FROM MY STABLE
w the morning Of the l4th instant, dark sor-
rel Mare, about - years old, with a blaSed or
white face. A liberal reward viii be paid FOR the
return Of said horse TO me.
CHARLES WHITE,
Washington Foundry, Washington.
an lR-9f&
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EEO. Wostenholm Sons doubly carbonized
N INL. frederick Fenny's Tally no, and Wade
others, from 20 cents 10 - 50. Gentleman who
like comfortable shave should secure one Of these
RaZors.
Also, Razor Strops, Shaving Cream, Brushes,
Soap, &c, at the Housekeeper's Furnishing Store
49, Seventh street. q. FRANCIS.
au IL
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clock Charles Hodge and left Davis's sta
bic, on Jefferson street, between Third and
Fourth streets, in a buggy, to 90 the First
Ward polls. When We had been at the polls
some fve minutes, saw q crowd running out
Shelby street Hodge and went in that di-
rection In the buggy. When we came to the
| corner OF Green and Shelby zoe sa,v a partu of
hn'eT'eans rst'eatrag before q party of Ger
mans. There were u good many bloody heads
among the Americans. The Americans had
no arms except sticks and such missiles as they
had picked up from the pavement. The Ger
mans were generally armed with guns-some
yaugers, some shot-guns, and almost every de-
seription Of guns"
Again:
| Charles Hodge states on oath was with
Bligh on Monday, August 9th, about one
| O'Clock, and went with him in a buggy TO the
First Ward polls; we had been there but a
few minutes when our attention was called 10
crowd running up Shelby street. We drove
up Shelby street to where the crowd was, near
Green street. There were two parties, one
American, the other German. saw no arms
| among the Americans the Germans were
armed with guns and rifles. Bligh and Gil
more were endeavoring to get the crowd to 90
In different directions and to keep quiet.
when Bligh and myself turned to leave the
Sernans, they fred upon US, After we had
un'en about half square, Bligh got cut OF
the buggy and drove away" a.as
Insy saw crowd running up Shelby street,
and they met this crowd coming back. Amer
cans with bloody heads. What was this crowd
up Shelby street after, il the question. They
were, Of course, not after their own party.
They were the pursuers. They were stopped
| by Germans with guns. Well, after a morn
ing's beating and bruising; after being chased
by crowd with sticks (elubs!), is IL at all i'm
proper that the assilants were stopped with
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his situation, and frankly said to him. Go
up by yourself, and be reconciled. know
that you harl,or no malice, and that ne has
no single feeling of hostility towards you in
his sosom." The suggestion was as frank.
iy adopted and acted upon. The partie.
met as il they had never been enemies-
Cummings sat an hour with his PROSTATE
rival, left him with the most amicable inter.
change of feeling, and the tear was in his
eye, as he said to Bones. on his departure.
"What would hot do or give to relieve him
from this cruel suffering" II was one
which his own hand had inflicted, and he
bitterly regretted the shot I do not know
that give you the actual words which were
used in the quoted portion of my statement.
but the substance, as II reached my ears, is
truly stated. Such reconciliation is one
which every biographer will delight to re-
;ord. 1t was honorable to all the parties.
Butl have already exceeded my limits, and
reserve much for other pages.
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To Merchants, Planters,
and Others.

] THE undersigned, formerly of New
L, York City, but now permanent resi-
dent of Charleston, am prepared to do any
thing in the line of a General Agency and
Commission business entrusted to me.
will make purchases Of Dry Goods, Groce-
rics, Hordware, Boots, Shoes, Fancy Goods,
Drugs, Paints, Oils, Fruit. Jewclry, Confec-
tionery, Books, Stationery, Liquors, Cloth
ig, or anything else that can be obtained
either in this city or New York, Boston or
Philadelphia, and on as good terms, If not
better, than the Merchants or Planters them
selves could buy them, thereby saving them
the necessary exorbitant expenses attending
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 general mer-
camille business, am fully convinced that
| can give perfect satisfaction, and suit the
most tastidious taste In my selections. For
my services shall require moderate COM
mission, according to the nature Of the busi-
ness.
DAVID NJ GAZLAY,
Office over Birds Store, 225, King. ST.,
Charleston, 8. c.
Jan "a 4S ly
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
LANCASTER DISTRICT.

w: Lafayette Belk, who is in the custody of
the Sheriff of Lancaster District, by virtue of a
writ OF cdpids dd Satisfdciend,tm, at the suit of
jackson Ross, having filed in my Office, togeth.
er with schedule on oath of his whole estate,
his petition to the Court of common pleas, pray
ing that he may be admitted to the Acts of the
General Assembly made for the relief of insol.
vent debtors. 1t is ordered that the said Jack.
son Ross, and all other the creditors of w. La.
hyett Belk, to whom he is in anywise indebted,
he and they are hereby summoned and have no.
tice to he aud appear before the said Court at
Lancaster Court House on the third Monday,
Uhe 18th day. of July next. Then and there
to shew causc If any they can, why the PRAYER
OF the petition aforesaid should not be granted.
J. a. STEWMAN, Clerk.
Lancaster C. 4,S M;' Sa9'E G,9'ki ,sss Ssee' 7::sm
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SAVE MONEY.
READ THIS ADVERTISEMENT, ONE
AND ALL.
TO MERCHANTS PLANTERS AND
OTHERS.

AA AEING become permanently loca-
EA ted i'll Charleston, am prepared
{" do anything in the line of 4 general
Igency aud Commission business entrus.
ted To me. | intend giving the greater
portion "f my time 10 the filing of coun
try order, for Groceries, Provisions, Dry
Goods, Haydware, Ciothing, Boots, Shoes,
Drugs, Paints. Oils, Fruit, LiguorS,
Books, Stationary, Fancy Goods, or any
thing else thai can he obtained either in
this or Northern Markets, aud through
the arrangements that | have made with
the leading Houses. dealing in the above
articles, ] shall tie allie to make purchases
on better terms than the Merchants or
Planters themselves could, tn areby not
only saving them the diIfere ice in the
price Of the article, but also the necessary
erorb'tdnt expense Of time and trouble at
tending visit to this city. | will also
personally attend to the selecting. pack
Ing, marking, and shipment of goods, so
MS 10 avoid all mistakes, and damages
which generally arise from aant of lit
lie attention.
hh ttuitipl ~ VIII ALSO NJ
tend to the disposal of any produce that
may be shipped to me. Any persons de-
sirous Of making shipments Of produce of
any kind, had better write to me, and
will give them every information rs re-.
CARDS the Markets, manner of packing,
and how to ship them. From my long
experience in general mercantile bust.
siness, think | can give perfect satisfac-
ton to all, and suit the most f,stdious
taste in my seIections.-Give me trial
is all ask. For my services / shall re-
quire small commission, not exceeding
ten per cent according to the nature of
the business.
DAVID NJ. GAZLAY.
Office up Stairs, 225 King st., Charleston.
March 5. '4S. 4 II.
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Steam Saw Mill.

The Subscriber wishes respectfully to give no,
tice that he has Removed his Steam Saw Nil :
and erected it anew. 1t is now situated within
few yards of the Stage road from Lancaste? to
Camden, about six miles from the former place.
1t is now in operation and in good order. hav' ng
ootha new engine andu new saw. The humber Is
OF an excellent quality, bicuS sawed out of the
very best of timber, and will be sold at moderate
prices. Mr. A. Keebler, egi cient manager,
will be found at the mi aud will be ehrppy 90 ac-
commodatc all persons disposed to tavor hun
with their patronage.
Bills to' any quantity of lumber viii lie filed
at short notice. JAS. VI. INGRAM
march o. tr
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
STOCK OF DRUGS FOR SALE

OFFERING very excellent chance to COM
mence business. The entire assigned stock of
Drugs Oils, Paints and Fancy Articles of Mr..
q. ). DELAY, will be sold bargain to any one
desirous of commencing business. The stand
Is among the best in Camden, will pay hand.
somely any one dcvotinG his energy aud at;en.
tion to the business The stock amounts to a.
bout S3oOo at Invoice cost, and can be bought
at a considerable discount. Meantime. great in.
duccments will be offered to Physicians, Pian-
tcrS and Others TO purchase largely, as the stock
must be sold at an carly day.
A. VI. 4 II. KENNEDY,
June6 ct Assypnn.
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NEW : ELEGANT PASTIME.
From tie New London Chronicle.
BEAUTIFUL BLJOU.

"Iessrs. Crosby, Nichols, & Co., Ill, Wash
ington street, Boston, have sent us one of the
prettiest pieces of Holiday Bijouterie that we
have seen for many day. 1t consists of min
iature volume printed in tip-top style, with gill
ded cover and gilt-cdgcd leaves, containing a
poetical history of Fanny Gray, accompanied by
six elegant cards illustrating some OF the most
picturesque events Of her life, in coloied litho-
graph, or, to speak more to purpose, showing
how prc::y cir! locks in six different situations
and As many different costumcs,-in short exib-
its one head upon half dozen pair of shoulders,
with the changes which dress Produces upon
the same face and features; for Fanny's head, in.
stead of becoming turned as some girrs heads
sometimes are by their fncry is so coutIivcl rs
to slip of, when she gets too fond of one dress,
and is put on TO u new pair Of shoulders, in q
new form and in new suit o.! clothes, winding
up in the rich costume OF womln.oc!, W.: q
pet greyhound by her side The first of the Sc
rics OF pictures represents the cottage where
Fanny was born, with n sylvan stream cr ossed
by beautiful bridge, and shaded by the noble
oak tree that shadows its garden. The whole
OF these pictures, with the portable head piece
of the heroine, and the little volume of letter
press history, are put up in an ornamental box
superbly colored and embellished by gold and
fancy colored designs, among which is Fanny in
blue and gold, feeding her Chickens We can
ha:dly imagine any thing prettier than too little
girls engaged in enjoying it together; one rcal-
ing the verses describing the pictures shown,
and the other putting the parts in their proper
places"
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G III E S L Il r.
Carriage Factory.

"2< The undersigned Is now pre-
ES$D&L pared to manufacture, ut his
A<--z-Ncw Establishment in Chester
willie, all kinds Of CARRIAGES adapted
10 our rough and hilly country, and of the
best Materials. He would suggest as al
most every man in the up country is more
or less ia &c Of timber, before you buy
or order Carriage, no matter where, look
around and see what sort of Lumber the
builder has and in what condition IL is kept.
The Carriage Maker may Lie, Boast or
Biuster as much as he pleases, but the grand
secret of carriuge-making lies In the LUM-
BEH. pile
To-Day cheap Negro, Horse or Car.
rage, TO verify the old adage Penny
leise and Pound foolish. Give me a fair price
for nv work, and then IL IL Is not made
ri9ht. hold me responsible.
II Il were not for Paint. Putty and Glue,
What would We poor Carrage- Makers do
C.. F. HOIST.
Chester. Jan. 81, 1885. 40 n
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BOUNTY LAND And PENSION
AGE M q Y. .

The subscriber has opened an Office In Lam
casseysillc and viii attend promptly 70 the pros
ecution and collection Of claims for revolution
Rry service and bounty .and under the acts Of
Congress Of 1850, and 1856.
The soldiers OF the war Of 1919, sad OF the
flosdda war win lnd h fspstiy 10 their interest
10 eonsait tlss sabscribcF at an early dag.
Applicants Hiii picaso call ~ tho store of Capt
}. y. coasass. Cor any further information.
x. @. B1LIING9.
March q. IS. sSsn,
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THIS little representation Of Fanny GRAY with
the accompany story in verse, is intended as an
amusement for children, and will, it is hoped,
be an acceptable present for the Holidays.
II exhibited by one person, while another
reads the verse describing the figure shown, it
can be made pleasing entertainment TO? a par
ty of Children.
The beautiful designs by talented lady of
this vicinity, have been drawn and printed by
our best artists, in the most finished style; and
the Publishers have spared no expense upon
any part Of the work. being desirouS to present
a beautiful specimen of the art of printing in
colors.
From the numerous commentators notices
given by the press in all parts of the country,
the following are selected giving the best idea
of this
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Barnum's Autiobiogra-

ply.
J. S. REDFIELD, ITO g. ll2 NASSAU ST.
Will shortly put to press, and publish
early in December,
THE LIFE OF P. T. BARNUM,
WRITTEN BY HIMSELF.
In which he narratcs his early history as
CLERK, MERCHANT, AND EDITOR,
And his later career as
SNOWMAN.
With Portrait on Steel and numerous H.
lustrations, by Dorley. In one volume,
l2mo. Price 81 25.
"In this work ! have given, in every par.
ticular, the true and the only full ac-
count of my enterprises.
The publisher only repeats the public sem
timent in announcing that this book will be
one of extraordinary interest. Mr.. Bar
nuns unparalleled tact and talent rs busi-
ness man, the grand and liberal scale on
which his prominent enterprises have been
conducted, together with happy tempcra-
ment which can both give and take hit Of
humOr, have made his name u world. known
"houschOld world"
Adopting "nothing extenuate" MS his mot
to. he pr, nts the authentic history OF
"Joice Heath" the "Fcec Mermaid" the
"Wooily Horse" the Herd Of Buffil0es,'
and other Snowman Incidents, generally de-
nounced as "HUMBUGS," while larger
space is devoted TO his connection with
GENERAL tom THUMB, and the Fri.
umpbnl musical campaign Of JENNY LIND
RULES Fer BUSINESS AND MAX
ING A FORTUNE
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A Rare Opportunity for Cheap
BARGAINS.

THE Undersigned having purchased the en-
tire stock Of Ffanklin Emmons, consisting Of
Nes and Second hand Carriages and Buggies,
which are now being finished and repaired In
the best manner, under my own directions, aiRl
are now offered for sale at lower prices than
was ever offered In any market. Ny object Is
not to make monsy, but TO sell out the entire
stock, and the low tiices must effectit. Persons
wishing any tl.ing in the carriage line, are res
pecsfuiiy requested 10 call apd examine, as both
prices and terms o. payment win be most fayo-
rable.F &. B. ENM0NS.
Nay 80, 1855 18-3t
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Notice.

Nothing will excuse suit agasnst all
persons who are indebted to me, rs the
Executor Of a, Perry, but actual payment:
The collection Of the money is urged by
tue legatees, and l have no control in the
matter. NJ. CLINTON.
Feb. o. 1881 Q tf
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From the Ne,s Bedford .Hercuyy.

"a dainty box, brilliantly adorned, contains
colored costumes to be varied at will of our
charming Fanny; and her life is versiicd in a
little book accompanying these, as delicate as
the young heroine herself The designs are
beautiful, and drawn and colorcd in the most
finished manner. This is evidently one of the
catering for the Holidays; and every one knows
some dear little girl, from six 70 ten yeas OF
age, who would fill the compamionship OF Fanny
Gray with ecstasy. Nothing could be prot'icr
than the idea Of its execution"
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sIDNEY's HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA.
BY SAMUEL SIDNEY.
Ten Illustrations. Muslin, 4O8 pages l2mo.
Price ST. rs.

The Information embuuied in this work is
inst what is sought for by every One.--Ra-
cine Daily Adrocdte.
We have been greatly interested in the
work-So much so, indeed, that we could
not satisfy ourselves without going through
with it entircly.-N y Bap Register.
The work above named is not only very
lively and Interesting. but having been pre-
pared by gentleman who had access to
the most reliable data, in furnishes Just the
information which every bod, is in quest of
ln1 which mast hu inya,a Die TO pers MS
intending to emigratc.-N. y. Organ.
MILLER, ORTON g. MULLIGlN,
Anhmrm and Rmfnln n Y
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Abner j. Thompson, In Equity. Lancaster
va. Bill for Partition of Land
Daniel VI. Tilhn0n, & and account.
wife, Eliza, Il others.
1t appearing to my satisfaction that William
Thompsou, Dudley IT. Stewman aud wife, Emi-
!y, aud William Tillman, Defendants, in above
case, reside without the limits of this State. 1t
IL ordered, on motion OF Noorc, Sorr for Com
p'anant, that the said Defendants, William
Thompson, Dudley W. Stewman and wife, Emil
ly, and William T:!!man, do answer, plead or dc.
mur, to the bill in above case, on or before the
:dth june, 1855, otherwise Judgment pro con.
icSso will he ordered against all of them.
j. ii. WITlIERSPOON, G. L. Id.
March q. '55. Prs fee 81 90 3m.
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THE LANCASTER LEDGER.
BOOKS
Which aotU be Sent Free of Pos

BOOKS
Which aoiU be Sent Free of Pos
tdge on Receipt ofthe Price.
The Matricide's Daughter, 25
The Scout of the Silver Pond, 25
Helene, or the Children Of Love, 25
Fearless Fred, 25
David Watson, 25
Altar Gull, 25
Paul Clifford, 25
Josephine, 25.
Eva May, 25
Eugene, or the Soldiers Bride %
Grace Welden, or Frederick, the Don
net Girl, 25
The Belle Of the Bowery, 25
The White Wolf, or the Scarlet
brotherhood, 25
Paul Jones, or the Son Of the Sea, 25
Captain Hawke, 25
Ravensdale, or the Fatal Duel, 25
Ellen De We're, 25
The Pirate Chief, 25
Progress and Prejudice, so
Dr. Valentines Comic Lectures, SO
Amy Lawrence, SO
StanfieId Hall, vols, SO cts each.
Harry Benham, SO
Rosa WoodvlIe, so
Domhy and Daughter, 25
GarneIle, or the Rovcr's Oath, 25
Jim Bunt, 25
Olph, or the Pirate Of the Shoals, 25
The Adventures of Tom Stapleton, 25
New York in Slices, 25
The S'ar of the Fallen, %
Fifteen Minutes around New York, 25
The Dancing Feather, 25
Paul Deverell, 25
The Life and Adventures Of Dick
Clinton, 25
Ellen Grant, 25
Clarence Bolton, 25
The Maid Of Watauga, 25
The Rival Brothers, 25
Address, II. S. BAILEY,
Ledger Office,
Lancaster, S. c
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A numner Of accounts due this once for Ad.
vertising job Work and Subscription, remain
unpaid New, assure those indebted 10 me
that / am very much pressed for money. nDd ig
they win come forward and scttlc these claims,
they Win confer on mo greaf favor.
May ca issG.
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Il BautifnI DiurrtisrnIrat fur GbilArru.

Fig. 1. - The Cottage where Fanny
lived.-2. Fanny with her Kitten
8. Fanny selling Matches.-4. Fanny
feeding her Chickens. - s. Fanny a
Flower Girl-8. Fanny, her Uncle's
Pet.
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From lie Salem Observer. -
"As a specimen of the beautiful art of print
ing in cOlors, Fanny Gray il ilimitable."