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made sad havoc among their game and tish, yas a
nuisance, they also presented the law relating to
Seolored seamer,:as now enforced As q. nnlsaheei 1
and prayed sfhs. Legislature TO enforce the law
rioidly: fhs law appointing inspectors Of fes-
ssis waspresented as a farce; the hordss Of
EahTe bodied spaupers who infest our: State was
kn,esented All a great nuisance, and they prayed
/ tint the:corporsie authorities of our tO&ns:aRd
yiIfa g8es 8 might have the2power to*enforce them
TO work the streets; the Land. Office of this
State was also presented as nuisance and the
LEGISLATURE were prayed to close it at once, or
at the expiration of the term Of the present
Surveyor General -. : :.
Mr.. Cau,hen presented the accounts Of R. s.
Bailey .for=publie printing, and Of Drs -Wylle,
Strait and Mobley, for medical ss3yices to pris-
oners in Jail. r. 1& 80
ting ID the State Printing. s.'':. ''g.l' ':1 r.,
Also, the account of Dr.. R. w. Gibbes, for
Public Printing.
Mr. Wallace presented the petition Of :he
Yorkville Fire Engine Company, praying an
amendment to their$charter =, Z. (. 49, -
Mr.. Bryan, from the special committee ap.
pointed 10 whit upon the Governor, reported
their duty discharged, ard that His Excellency
would communicate with this Honse tomorrow,
at / o'clock p. m.
Notice was given of the introduction Of sey:
eraI bills, among which were, a bill 10 amend the
charter of the Savannah River Railroad Compa'
ny, bv Mr.. Tompson; Of bill TO make the pen.
atty for certain misdemeanors, solitary confine:
rnent; by T. Y. Simons, Jr.; Il bill to exempt
certain public officers from ordinary militia duty
by Mr.. Melton. -
Bfr. Moragne gave notice of bill 10 intro.
! duce academies and common schools in thi:
State. - - r. y - = "
MIR. Tillman gave notice of n bill 70 regulate
the transportation Of mails by railroads in this
State; also, Of a bill'to amend the charter Of
the town Of Hamburg; also Of bill to inco:po
rate the Edge6e'd Railroad Company; also Of 8
resolution to amend the 10Th, rule of the House
Mr.. Boyston gave notice of bills 70 amend
the patrol laws, and to exempt certain officer,
from ordinary militia duty. -. -
Mr.. Mullins gave noted of abill' to arrange
the State in Judicial Districts, and to provide
for the election of M additional Law Judge.
Many othe: notices of Bills, with various pc
titions were presented, after which the House
| adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

In the House Of Representatives, petitions
and reports were presented.
Mr.. T. Y. Simons, Jr, presented the accounts
of the Charleston Courier; also The petition of
the Trustees of the Roper Hospital, asking an
annual appropriation of $4,000.
Mi. B. +: Perry presented petition from, cii-
zens Of Union, Spartanburg, and Greenville,
praying aid for the French Broad Railroad.
The Governors Message was read, made the
specia! order for tomorrow, and 1000 copies
ordered 10 be printed.
Mr.. II. e. King presented a petition from the
North Eastern Railroad Company asking that
their real estate be exempt from Taxes.
Mr.. F. D. Richardson, from The Committee on
Printing, reported in favor of Messrs E. IL.
Britton and Co. doing the permanent printing
Of the House, and tho report was made q special
order for tomorrow
Mr.. John Cunningham gave notice Of Bill
to amend the charters of the Joint Stock Bank,
of this State.
The House then adjourned. -.
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COM N E r G 1AL.

- .; - HAMBURG, Dec. 8, 1855.
COTTON-I believe there was more Cotton sold
in Hamburg during The week jdst part than any week
this season. Our Streets have been literally crowded
from day light TO dark every one seemed The Very
embodiment of1ife and activity. Our Grocery Mer.
chants have done tremendous business-and now the
Bridge is free believe they sell cheaper than ever
The Harnburgans give better price. for the farmers
Cotton nnd other produce, than they can get in Au-
gus,a and then good bargains can be had IN Iss
Grocery line with US as can be found in that city.
Costonisto-day Monday ranging at from ST 9t,
and few. bales Of extra quality wassold as &c.
II
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SENATE.
TUESDAY. November 27.

AO1~o1A1 ANOSCh0
In the, Senate, petitions and reports were pre-
sented. . So ~. =. ..., -
Mr:J. D. Allen, of Barnwell, offered a resolu-
ton for purchasing statues Of Moultre, Marion,
Sumter, Hayne, McDuAie, and Calhoun, for ,hs
new State. House, and sarcophngus for Mr.
Calhoun's remains. =>,.-
Mr.. w. D. Porter presented a memorial from
the City Council of Charleston, asking leave TO
tux auction sales of lands and negroes, and also
to tax bank dividends.
Mr:Porter likewise presented the memorial Of
tho Charleston Chamber of Commerce, asking
for the revival and extension OF their charter. :
Mr.. J. D. Witherspoon, Of York, gave notice
of bill to charter Railroad from Yorkvle to
some practicable. point on the State line where
it bounds7the county of Cleveland, North Caro-.
lima. ...>s-,-. ',
The Governors message was read, and: 5000
copies ordered to be printed. -
James Tupper Esq, was reelected, on joint
ballot, Master in Equity for Charleston District.
Mr.. Tupper received every vote cast. 7'c'a
The Senate then adjourned. ...
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..0be.. aouertissr, ::
ARTHUR SIMKlNS, EDITOR.
EDGEFIELD, s. C. -
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1866.
conrpLErELY CIR RoIYpED OUT.
EDGEFIELD, s. c.

. COMPLETELY CltUWUED OUIs.,
In order, to publish the Governors Message and as
much of the proceedings of Legislative Assembly
as possible We have surrendered entire space this
week. The Messsge is capital one, and will prove
highly interesting and instructive to all who may pc
ruse it. =' s,..-s.' 80 80. :,
Our own delegation, 1t will be seen by reference to
the Legislative proceedings appear to be quite indus
trons, and ar. striving to do their duty and the will
Of their constituents. -
Gy We have received another weil.written and
lengthy letter from our friend DR.. A. t. o. Of Florida,
but are compelled 10 defrii its publication in conse-
auence Of the crowded slate OF our columns.
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SfraYed.:

TROM the Subscriber ON the 25,h Nosefnbs.;t~o
Il MARE AlULES-one u1ight sorrrl and III.
other dark m,uusc color-both mediums Biled.:,
purchased bo,, Of them from gentlemen residing IN
GrecnvilIc district, 8. c., (r. Austin and Thomas
lIalbtr, and i, is quite likely they are making their
way for that District. Amy person stopping aaid
Mules will be lbcrally rewarded. for their truaste,
and will confer great favor on me. GS
''.::..'. JAMES STAILING, NJ. D.
> Greenland. Barnwcll, s. e., Nw27 5r%E
D Gre-nvil!e Mount;iincer will copy times and
f,rword hli to - ~ H. :; -H.> f. 8.
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>. A1lininistratOr,s Sale.
go. 0.RcHard..l

DANAW.aY from tile Subscribesabout the l6ih
III September lust his negro o'an, NED. Ssid
nan Is nbout thirty years Of age heavy b1ils weigh
ing l7U orsl pauuds, rather Of copper eousp,ee-
ton, and has cnt on one Of his middle, aBgets,
which causes tito bend in AZ the 6rst jo nt. Hs
formerly belonged to Mr. James II. Syeatengn,
and it is very probable: he Is lurking about isilai
vicinity. " Or; he may be down on the Edsto River,
where'he bacquaipted.2
The above reward Of $40 is offered for his spPre-
hension aud delivery TO, me, near Cairo P o. eF-in
any Jail in fhc State s6 that Fein gel him.
j. p. SELF.
= nso.s -, :. ~ .,H-r5 y .y.fAr
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state of South Carolinh,
=, EEDGEFIEI,D DISTRdCT 4 T:

DYH.T. WRIGHT, Esg; Ordinary Of Edgcseld
Is Di,riet., .l.i.h A."V:Ut ZaT SItys
8. Whereas J. ". Chea,ham, and haye aPp!.ed g es
for Letters Of ofAdminisraiienE gn AT saa a1gus5 ~ ~
goods and cha.tles, Hshts sId ef.din q s,eGfssA:
Tbsse ars. The refore. 10 clio and hdmoaish sFsad
Saniss hs t;nds:3 AID creditors III sid dseeas.
ed to beand appear brfore re d on, nod Qrdtnasyt
Cour. abs SD; ;nafet2 70 Be- AadoHAts kase6ed
ssn. snv why de said should not b
e""'., y ''' -. go i * 'Ts--S-,s
Given under my hand and seal, this 81 day Of Dec,
n is year Of c,f Lord ono thousand eight hundred
and ffiy five ylhd t the aosa yea oE Anesican hide,
p'"s''s''. II. T. i. :,iSbs WRIGHT. .o.gb:
Dec ) - u :4.a rss.os y, Il
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Notice.

4 IL persons are hereby cautioned from trading:
"A for, Note drawn BY James d. Self III favour
Of Tandy .Buckhalter ia the sum Of Ninety-6ys.
($95r dollars, dated the-13 Of August 1855
-on which note William c. Robinson is security
ns the epnsderatien Of thee said Aeer has fed and
payment ,,hcseof win be refdsed:: rs,,,n
p.o,t;:s Il Il 81 A'.hs = !: e ii III. H.
fFTse Chronicle L Sentinel witinscfts3 times
and send bill to Jas, u. Sch, at Cuiro, 8. c.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

We are requested to state that the Rev. A. GAGE,
Universast Minister, will preach in the Court House
on Thursday and Friday evenings the 18th and l4Ih
December, at candle light.
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Bolstering, Mattress Making,

.71HE Subscriber takes great pleasure in aunoun-
i cling to the citizens Of EdgeGeld and The public
generally, that he has opened Ship directly West
Of the Planters Hotel, two doors below Mr.. 3. G.
Bryan's Store, where he is prepared to make;
Mattresses Of every Variety,
-. AND REPAIR & CUSHION =: =,
SOFAS, CHAIRS, LOU MGS,
&c. after the best aud latest styles md IN the most
reasonable terms.
lie respectfully solieits share Of the patronage
Of the trading pnblic Call and examine my WORK.
twill recommend itself; Ifs;.'' ~. :,
n7. An business Il, tho above line done promptly
and neatly finished y.
Dec S, p. H.
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,HVmEM1A AL.


, MARRIED, on l4th Nov, by Rev. D. Bodie, Maj.
BARLEY MARTIN and Miss MARGARET MoaGAN, all
of This District, -,
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THANKSGIVING.

Ministers, Church members and citizens generally,
are cordially invited 10 attenda Thanksgiving service
at the Baptist Church, on this day, Wednesday,
Exercises to commence at II o'clock
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Fer the Advertiser.


,-'%':.:z S%tiSi-Md JOlf HILL 1890
Z; MA; EDiFoss am as,snishra; that South earont
81 iuss one 30 Eliminating, SHOULD, g.
,iebss,owal 6sf iew1fds of vao.rn,ireIy ovsrloo
.oIie ainOng ttsmpst e ss0tidas soasE Isllue,
fosMRJon HILlssHsRvriqfD. HrHrLL, ,iottuerly 81
York District, and brsfhst of shsF Sta,ss Rsnorst.
HsielsssMs sEa6a Aeaasfbyid Edgefeld Gistrisss
about the year 1888, and entered ihe West Point
Military School, in which he held honorable stand
until he graduated, Thence lie joinedsahe regular
army, and fbelieSeS wa. dr. d Early opesi
ations on ihe Rio Gfande
The first time saw him aler he loft Mt Enon,
was nj the stormng Of GontrerssAsnd ihe- bag that
soonest Aoaied over the rampars Of the enemy. and
soonest emerged from his forications in pursuit of
flying army, wasAeaag bourne bY Tho Cs9paag Lieut..
HILL commanded, at the head and In front Of which
he bore himself continually, through the whole bloody
day of the Goth August. His Regiment, the 81 Artil.
-tsry, Think, wdsof ats stosnihg party in SafrH's
TwIeG.s) Diyi.iOn, and llis cenanaa a was ts C9lOr
Company OF the Regiment
For his behavior on this occasion, at. the, recomA
menda:ion Of General RiLEYs under whose imnediate
eye he fought, he was breyetted Captain He WINS
afterwards second in command Of TwIGG q storming
paryni Chapuepcc, and again sn;disiingujshed him
self BY courage and conduct win the breyet Of
Major-and tue higher dssineon?of ilie enrh1siauiic
admradon Of many Of The best officers of tho as1s. =
If i am correctly informed, Maj dFhEwas iunsafly:
every importantOr ptrilous engagement Of afs Mezt
can war and made conspicuous the virtues Of h. pso.
ssson, whersverhe had an OPPORTUNITY for tieif dig
play - 80 . 's>'E,.,.$, ~;
A. ihe close Of The war having been captured agt
an enemy he resigned his commission 10 The army,
with hi. laurel. un,atniahed, and became Proies.Of
in Davidson College, n c., which institution pow ea
joys the benei, Of his genius and high at,ainmepts
The sword which flashed al Col!rsfa. and Chspqlse:
Pee, is true, now rests in ,e Iepose Of peace, and
time may wear it, edge away; but il would be most
appropriate for shis native State to give him agplher.
know he would preserve thas with :tiai care, aud
another may summon TO tle field alt the unettle
and chivatfb uf thsnaion. w by shnuhi-we forget,
Twill not say, tlie nobIes Roman of themail ,'.7'
- = VT - "z''-s..,', &'F'e.>Aa OFffcEas ~
~. --.,
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=,s' = F5sii III. Advertiser, Fl sss:i E-.:,is':s
MR. E6lroa The following lines arssent AZ iss;
ply to question you asked In one o your sditoriat

i'''' - For the Advertiser; aS
MR E6lroR The following lines 'arssent nS & tse
ply to question you asked one e yoar sdfseti
some time snee:l :4.,,.,,. 80 t".., :,
" "Whero is the bell!. -, -; 80: - 49,; =,
=. -. Can any one tell e. -. scss :gs, .:,a.,a
z,.s We answer yes Stree, a:g i, i,,rs,.., "a!
.,'Tis in the s'esptee ~ i.3.~asYs,, -
!. -. And all lhe' people, 9c..-. :.-c., ~.
=. Cun:hear its .meiod.ee. J. .>a.,:.s%i::,a,y
80. ,-,4:s ~ .,.::-l;. ,z5!.., .:,,;,a..fs:.i
-, Der hills and: t:felas, I1,.s:.e.r. :. ~.
-s Its mellow peal', s:.i-. ie;s,,,s 81 :s:r..a
-, =. In cadence soft resQundngr ,;,<
= -. Through azure sky, - 49,. :os
- "a. Doth.seem, to;6y, -! 3, -. :c=.
- With echo oit4eboundinC. s.c'hss-;a.5' :ssi
:. -: - st>;s-:-, g.: .7sEs' tai s~r&
8. Its silver tone, -; ..->a.- ,an.:+s
s-..s -, BY zephyr borne. = 8, ,.,.a 2.
The distant hills may reach =. .',.r.- -.
:. Inviting some e-,.s 49, .:s5'i go
-. go. Who seldom come <. - s,.4sei:i.,..5
..r"',: To henr The Pastor prcach. ..H.j - -
- - --'.'-f - sr's, 7'-.t -
-. lliherei Is ono H.: f.IC=t 70. .'.,..s-j
-. Who needs n dun, 'SI ,j.,r::ss'"- g.
..., To pay subscribed arrears, a.. 49,. -
r We hope the bell :--. =. tns -
So Will ring a kncll -. :; . :.yt-s,a.
Iii his neglect 'ul ears. :. - .--7',i'h
=t>:% al g: :-ss.:-:- ~! ~:
BY earh and ALL, ...a-- ,s.i
Bo,l'sreat and small, -, -. ,:s..aT.
We hope its tones are heard; '.=. -,
And o, may none = g. 81,
TO evil prone: - 80 ~ =.
Refuse 10 hear The Word ''' ''..' =
-..nr. Or,,;'e ?
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

- f1OUSE OF hEfhESEN LA ~ Ed.
AT l2 ms, tho Clerk of the House called the
roll, and quorum being present, the Speaker
took the Chair, and organized the House.
The Speaker made the following announce.
ments: that having been made certain Of the
death of w. D. Steel, one of the Representa-
tves from Anderson District; and, having re-
eeired the resignation of Dr.. J. L. Douglass,
one of the Representatives from Chester the
resignation Of J. NJ. Crosson, one of the Repre-.
sentaives from Newberry; and also the resigna-
ton of W. D. DeSausure, one of the Represen-
ta,ves from Richiand District, he had, by reason
Of the authority vested in him by the Constitu.
ton, issued writs of elections to the managers
Of Elections in the above named districts. Proof
having been shown that Col. Alexander had
been duly elected in the place of W.D. Steele,
deceased, and that DR.. T.. w, Moore had been
duly elected, rice Dr. j. L. Douglass, resigned,
and that w. H. Taey had been elected rice
w. D. DeSausure. resigned, the members elect
appeared, qua fled. and took their seats.
The Speaker presented the Annual Report of
the Comptroller General, together with the ac-
conpanying documents; which were referred to
the Committe of Ways and Means.
fOn motion of Mr.. Bryan, Committee Of
Three were appointed to wait upon His Excel
1ency the Governor, and to inform him thut this
House had organized, and was ready to receive
.any comnuncation,he may have to make Messrs.
Bryan B. H. Wilson and w. Wallace were ap-
pointed as the Committee.
Mr.. w. G. DeSausure moved that q message
be sent to the Senate, informing that body that
this House had assembled, and organized accor-
K, ding to the Constitution, and were ready for
business.
= Memorials petitions md nresentments of
Grand Juries were called for By the Speaker,
commencing with Abbevifle District.
-" Sundry MEMORIALS petitions and Present
ments of Grand Jures were presented, which
were appropriately referred.
Mr. Lowry presented the petition of supdry
citizens Of Chesterfield, praying that the militia
laws of this State may be amended. Referred
to the Committee on Military.
Mr.. Moragne presented the petition of the
Pastor and Deacons of the Edgefeld Baptist
Church, praying. to be incorporated. Referred
to the Committee on Interpretations.
Mr. TilIman presented petition Of sundry
citizens Of Edgefeld District, praying that now
public road might be opened.
49,. Also, fhe petition of the Hamburg Railroad
Building and Loan Association, praying IN
amendment to their charter. Referred.
Mr.. Landrum presented the petition Of ]. E.
McDonald, praying TO be released from The pay.
ment of debt due by him 10 the State.
Mr. Middleton presented petition Of sundry
citizens Of Georgetown, praying the passage of
an act By this Legislature, presenting no,-resi-
dents from hunting aud 6shng id this State.
The Grand Jury of that district also presented
body of nonresident NorLherners, who made
annual visits to that section Of country, and
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I. Negroes. for Sale.

TsY.cOnsent,f parties Eiwi!l sell assF Fage6eldsC:
Diff:36n the FIRST -FAondayin january. nezs rho
s,lIowing negro. SIagrs:' rEask, Marin and Lewis.
Dennis, Ann; Lcc; Min,Y; Peter, Pies, Arthnr:aod
Patrick :; ;sn:.-a-i "a: .,sa S.s:pr SOC;
lssaid negroes sill be slid on "a eredkfd. Fssflse
mouths with interest from, day.df Snl-. ;Puschasefs
to give notes with two good surecas to- secnrelhs
purchase money. S. b. GRIFFIN 4Gxxr. =
,;sBecF 5r.st So -! 5t!.!:ru.,- e., .r:47ss.p
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ed from The further consideration of the petition
of R. w: Gibbesl ON the same. subject, and It.
was referred 10 The SPectal Committee: @:-a
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M ON Ell! M o y = z

/" ON y M q u y
Z would dsJespeclfully inform our friends aud
patterns that We are now very much in need Of the
Various liids amounts which they owe u.s. ThereforsT
senrlemsaseen uD without delay and assist us in
qhr hoasof shsgble. We never have called on yoa
in vain, deema word sufficient to cause 'boss
Indebted ,SdYaO our assistance.
4 ses:ssss| W. F. DURlsoE 4 SON.
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CBRRYTON ACADEMIES.
THE Eafcis-s. Of these Institutions Ifl be -
fI %sSgn 81 EyIeSsS & e. 1ess, g.,

,IHE E&fcis-s. Of these Institutions Wi be -
II @mea aan tieahkE ,dps s;ia Iyapas9 nekG ;
AN heretofore, Mr. JAMES +. Lesley VIII
act a. Principal Of the Male Department
e6sls School, M tie afitaassS
ment d the Male Academy, will be conducted by
Mr.. A. .P..BUTLER, assisted by the learned and
highly accomplished Miss a. Z. ARTHUR, and
otter fe6fnIstent Teachers
.g1stes 81 Enisioe.psr s1ssstep. y ~
First Class, Primary Department. .........ss 0G
fir F Hisissss fsssH hss's atsasas':es g e
iFopisE Esi 7Greee'aad Rdapsds IsafsatsSsaasa Ssaasa aET
with higher Dlalhspatliss, ps.tli ,<s.,..s.sa-,e9 90
French. ERbrojletss y 6esdle, = s ,~gks ee., s'zal
The Scholastic sysas, ,xills bediy;ded into,soses<
siapsvf ,iye rnss,lp eesh {, Pupils, yills Sasspa
fron.,he time Of enteringt the tpd efitlIe Seesi
Euitionin advance. :: -as..fsG a==sT aas--ss d ii
tGooa Bcard can be- fnld in the !Vataee nj fsass
fsr ,rp,ift, i'- - --s' ~ IS -of,,: =
!.ss: = -'iF :: II. R.ifERfsfwEFHERssa "a -
r. ,esT,, - &c = ,--Si pEGETZEN ia tsc,Eeas+E
s-'sh seis's-'.-:' 8 A. ). HAMMON ND,as.atsss "a;
- S--+:' 80 S:"W.EARDNER,y y ~ Eyrc
i:ss:h,' ss:i ssra's;st r. C. PORTER. sSsE-ssf<
81 'ss4 10 -. A. P.[BBT,. .ER. * '-s 81 4 e.
>sr-:fS-:. =s.lf~"ir IIsI. al EW.' ,Tr ,esr..
ops 5s'>-':s:p :. f.'I'f: s-sS-s;'.:s 1tnS qFx
-. 20 ss...sa
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). Mr.. Irby presented the memorial of sundry
citizens; of Hamburg, praying that the charter Of
the Savannah River Valley Railroad Company
may mot be amended; which was refeiredto the
Committee on Interpretations and Engfossed>
Pursuant 70 notice, andswith leave of Senate,
Mr.. Marshall introduced. a bill TO amend the
charter Of the Savannah River Valley Railroad
Company. Tlc bili received the FIRST reading,
and was committed TO the Committee on lncor-
porations and Engrossed Acts.
On motion of Mr. HarIee, the Senate ad-
journed at 25 minutes to. 3 p. NJ
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Ti'c5
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

ASEcpoTE of CHAAc.LLoR KANT.-The late
Chancellor Kent Was uf ihuse men whose
innaie dignity enableu HIM Ia lake III good part
famllisIny-,he result of sn,rance aud acti-
dent tie Was exceedingly fond ui martial iiin-
siri aud hearing the drums of recruiting
parry, Who had taken n station al the coru,r ui
iLe .lree,. beating i'oini al war, he walked
out 1, listen tu II ncafer. Insenslbly lie was
whisiling the hurrhen Of the tune, wheii The
uian Of war accost, Il him ihus:-
lou are fond Ut such music, then, my fine fell
low II
Very was the reply.
'W,il. then. said Sci. .eant Kite. why not join
usi Good quariers-suoi bounty-largc b,mn-
iy-hesldes our captain Is u glorious frlluw.-
Why don't YOU. now You can I do b-ter!'
'wrii. said The Lhsuceilur. i have one pretty
strung objection
hat Is NJ asked The sergeant.
'nhy just now happen 10 have better
tradef
.what ,rads is il = said The inqui<,or.
sm Chsncell. of the Sta nf New York
'Whew : mnrfered the sergeant, Strike up
quick time .-itr~ sr,i n,arrhn
Uh iramptd the military man. without look
ing bc bind hun. leaving the Chancel or 10 eljuy
his laugh al Iii- adventure.
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

Why NEvr AuT CLBA.-AiI. ,, creta1y Davis
,nade somewhat remarkable speech al Vicks-
burg. III defence al The administration. in hiciI
he pleaded ihnt President Pierce had tlous his
utmost Ia have war declared against Spain. that
might get tus>c, ION o Cuua. II may be uI
Importance. Ia give more in detail his rcInarks.
According 10 The Vicksbur2 Seniinel.
He showed thai the fiiiure To acquire Cuba
aud to repe with proper spirit The insults 10 ou
h,g 10y the Spanish authorities IN Cuba, is II, I
cliarseabIe upon the President, but upon Cen
.ress: that the President had done all in his
power to vindcate the honor of our flag, and
,it nn;hing nnduIie TO acquire Cuba, bu, Col.-
gr-ss had failed To do any Thing: that upon the
Black Warrior affair his message was mu, e
warlike than that of Madison upon which tie
Congress of 1872 declared war. but there was
not even vote uf confidence. nor anything
placed al lis dispnsa, that would enable him to
act ,tficieniy in The miaitpr"
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

RuB SrFTLr.-'''Tis all very w.l.' said my
sod-faiher. putting in bis OAR It's all very
well. that rubbing down aud polishing nH. pro-
vided it's done in moderation but let me tell
you, there is such thing as rnbbing 100 bird
have seen an American Indian rubbing two
pieces of rough wood together: after liltle
time. they became great deal smoo'her. and
had plessant warm feel; but wheii he rubbed
away some time longer. they took fire. blazed
up. and cruck led and .puttered in all direci"ns.
Now. 'ris Just the same Thing. l suspecf. in mar
ri-a llfe Rub quietly. and only little at a
lime, and all will go Oh smo.thly; but If you
stick to it, hard and fasi from morning to nish'.
take NV word tor il. You i'll kindie up blaze
at las, that you umy nol find il easy TO put oui."
Dublin Unirersi,y Mngnxins.