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The STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court
Parish of East Felicana. No. 1885,
In the matter Of the succession of Sain. W. Watkins
deceased.
N compliance with order of the aforesaid court
herein directed to the Sheriff of the aforesaid Parish
will sell at Public Auction at the door of the Court
House
On SATURDAY, the 10th day of FEBRUARY, 1855.
at II O'clock A NJ, the following property appertan
ing to said succession-to-w
FOUR LOTS OF GROUND, IN THE TOWN OF
Clinton in Square No. 43, together with all the build
ings and improvements thereon, being the same on
which the deceased resided at the time of his death
One GIN STAND and '-~'
TERMS OF sALE-The personal property for
Cash, provided it brings the aperasemen should it
not do So that it be Immediately offered for sale on
credit of Twelve months
The Lots in the Town of Clinton and improvements
thereon, on credit Of one and two years. equal annual
instalments, purchasers give good personal security
and to consent that mortgage importing confession
OF Judgment be retained until payment in full of the
price and all interest that may thereon, the in
salments to bear eight per cent per from the
day of sale.
jMlo GEO. c. COMsToCK, Dep Sheriff.
PROBATE SALE
The STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court
In the matter Of the succession of John Hobgood
deceased.
n compliance with an order of the aforesaid Court,
herein to me directed, will sell at public auction,
at the residence of John S. Whitehead in the said pa
rish on
SATURDAY, the 10th day of FEBRUARY, A, D., 1855,
at II O'Clock, A. NJ, the following property appertan-
ing to said succession-to-wit:
A TRACT OF LAND, COTAINING SEVEN HUN
dred acres being the whereon deceased resided
at the time of his death.
Negro woman CLARISSA, aged about 27 years;
girl CHARLOTTE, aged about II years;
girl HARRIET, aged about 10 years;
woman KATE, aged about &c years, andher
four children-to-wit:
Girl GINNY, aged about years;
SARAH, aged about years;
Boy SAM, aged about years;
jim, aged about years.
Terms of Sale-A credit of one and two wears from
the day of sale in equal instaments with eight per
cent interest thereon per after maturity until
paid, the vendors privilege and mortgage being re
served upon the property and the purchaser also be-
ing required to give good and approved personal
rity. janl0 A. J. LAW, Sheriff.
TOYS, Spelling Games Boys Whips Guns, Swords,
L Toy Tea Sets, &c. For sale by
d27 LANGW GRITTY l. TILDON.
pETlT GULF COTTON SEED-50O bushels Just
received and for sale by
jams RH. DRAUGHON 4 CO
RAGGING, ROPE and TWINE-India and Ken
II lucky Bagging, bale Rope, and Twine, constantly
on hand and for salc by
d2T r. H. pEhr-c!In>, z ro
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PROBATE SALE

the STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court
Parish Of East Felicana, No 2Ol2
In the matter of the succession of Henry Dunn, de-
ceased
pursuance of order of the aforesaid Court, here
in to me directed, will sell at public auction at the
door Of the court house in said parish on
SATURDAY THE oath DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1855,
at II o'clock A. NJ, the following property appertan-
ing to said successionAto-wit:
lst-ONE TRACT OF LAND IN SAID PARISH
of East Felciana, whereon Robert Dunn now resides
containing six hundred and forty 64O acres bounded
West and North by lands of Charles Ingram South by
j. H. Muse, and East by Seller heirs, purchased from
George Dougherty, 2sth Dec 1910. Act passed by
l.. Saunders, parish Judge
F.. 2d-ONE TRACT OF LAND IN SAID PARISH,
the same. whereon Franklin Hardesty has plantation
containing between five and six hundred acres pur-
chased at probate sale of K T. Kindricks estate on
the 22d Dec, 1884.
3d-ONE SECTION OF LAND, MORE OR LESS
known as the Robert Poole tract in said parish con-
tanning Al acres, described in a diagram from Land
Otlce at Greensburg, being section 65 in T. l. S., R.
E., Entered by Isaac Polk.
4th-560 76-l0oths ACRES OF LAND IN SAID
parish Of East Felciana adjoining the homestead of
Henry Dunn deceased, and low the line of denmark.
alton described in the diagram from the Land Office
(exhibited) as section Ga, T. /. S., R. e. entered by
Joseph White.
Terms of Sale-Tle .rac. of land nventored as adj
joining the homestead of Henry Dunn deceased, and
ei".e Vi hiio"u lnVCntOfleu as Tue ROBERT
Poole tract TO be sold credit of one and two years
equal annual nstaments purchasers give good per-
sonal security and to consent that mortgage import
ing confession Of judgment be retained until the pay
ment in full of the purchase price and interest which
IS to be at the rate Of six per cent per after
maturity OF nstalments. The tract of land invcntoled
and described as being in the possession of Franklin
Hardesy and the tract Of land nventoricd and descr
bed as being in possession Of Robert B. Dunn, to be
sold on credit of one two and three years. equal an
nStaImpOtS IN ri1- rnnA,,a
curity and to consent that mortgage importing con-
esson of judgment be retained upon the land sold
until payment in full Of the purchase price md all in
tercst that may the samc the interest to be
at the rate of eight per cent per from the
tury OF each nsalment. Possession of the two last
named tracts to be given the first day of January
next.
jan24 A. j. LAW, Sheriff.
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GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK.

FiFriETH voLuME-pUDL!sHED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS DY
THE SAME PROPRIETOR.
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PROBATE SALES.
PROBATE SALE

PROBATE SALE.
ssA!s sss Of y louIs,AxA Seventh District Court
In the matter Of the Succession Of Emily W. Mays,
deceased ~. =
N pursuance Of an order of the aforesaid Court,
herein directed to the Sheriff of said parish will
sell at public auction, at the door Of the house
in said parish,
SATURDAY, THE nth DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1855
at II o'clock, A. NJ, the following property apper.
tanning to said succession-to-wit:
Negro man DICK, Blacksmith, and his wife
MARY, and their two children, ....
SARAH JHNE, aged about years, and
ROBIN, aged about 8 months. .r
Also
Man REUBEN, and his wife -
ADELINE.
Terms of SaeOnc-third of the price in cash on the
day OF sale; the other two;hrds and two years
credit equal annual instalments; purchasers to give
good personal security, and to that mortgage
impartng confession Of judgment be retained said
negroes, until the payment in full of the purchase price
and Interest," to be at the rate of eight per cent per
annum from the day of sale.
janl7 GEO. G. COMSTOCK Dep. Sheriff
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MARRIED

'''- MARRIED ~
This morning by the Rev. S. Taylor, Mr.. E.
ROGILLIO to Mrs. JANE BRIAN. nta
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COLTON'SMAPS,

sol ls , ie COLTONSAMAPS, ,.ae ..-.i
ISSUED 1855, .i...4,.,.. ...l
0F THE UNITED STATES AND TERRITORIES,
" United States in Townships. Also Of Europe,
Aasia, Africa, Palestine South America, and~ Sectional
Maps Of the different States OH rollers and in pocket
form, U. S. Gazetteer, ETC., etc.
jan3l o',fru w. B. SKILLIN %
FELTCIANA INSTITUTE, -
Select Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies'
and Misses.
MRS. NJ. ]. CLIFFORD, Successor to Miss.E. j.
MI Mills,) respectfully to the citizens of
East and West Feciana that her School is now open
for the reception Of pupils.
All the advantages necessary to the attainment Of
thorough English and French education are offered in
this Institution, and particular attention will be paid to
the manners and department Of young ladies' conided
to Mrs. C.'s care. .,el.1
Music, both vocal and instrumental, will be taught
by the best teachers.
For terms and particulars apply at the Institution
Clinton, La, January II, 1855.
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PROBATE SALES,

=. PROBATE SALE.
far1sh Of East Fehciana. No. 1864.
Is the matter Of the Succession Of Thomas Chapman,
Jr., deceased. Ei b4'T
compliance with an order Of the aforesaid Court.
herein directed to the Sheriff Of said parish, will
sell at public auction at the door Of the court house in
said parish, on aq..If.
SATURDAY THE Sd DAY OF MARCH, 1855, at IL
o'clock, A. NJ, the following property appertaning to
the said succession-to-wit:
One certain negro man named ELLIS, aged about
% years.
Terms OF Sale-A credit of twelve months, the pur-
chase price draw eight per cent interest per annum
from date until paid, and mortgage will be retained
on said slave to secure the payment and good
curity will be required.
ian3l GEO C. COMSTOCK Den Sheriff
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PROBATE SALE.


The STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court
Parish of East Feiciana No. 2O6O
In the matter Of the succession of Mrs Amea McNabb
deceased
pursuance of an order from the Honorable Court
aforesaid to directed in the above entitled case,
will offer for sale at public auction, at the door Of
the court house Of said parish, on
MONDAY, THE 26th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1855.
TRACT OF LAND. SITUATED ON THE CO.
mite river in said parish, containing five hundred
Or thereabouts bounded north and by lands
wondered by John Bostick the south by lands sur
rendered by Willie Ingram, and the cast by the Co.
mite river.
Terms OF Sale-Ten per cent Of the purchase price
to be paid in cash on the day of sale: the balance In
three equal annual nstalments bearing eight per cent
interest per annum from the day of SALE purchaser
consent that mortgage importing confession of udg
ment be retained on the property until payment in
full Of the purchase price and all interest that may
accrue thereon and the purchaser also to give personal
security. jan24 A. J. LAW, Sheriff.
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At tho present session of the w Wisconsin Legs-
lature. q United States Scnators to succeed Mr..
Walker, is to be elected ~
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TOYS, Spelling Games, Boys Whips, Guns, Sword.
Toy Tea Sets, &c. For sale by
d27 LANGWORTIY l. TILDON.
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pETlT GULF COTTON SEED-5OO bushels lust
L received and for sale by
JanS RH. DRAUGHON CO.
RAGGING, ROPE and TWINE-India and Ken
II lucky baggng, bale Rope, and Twine constantly
on hand and for sale by
d27 r. H. rRArGHnE & co.
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n EsS aud PRIME i'VkK--in store and for sale b,
VI daT .E u. n. pRAUGHOk 4 co.
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ENCOURAGE HOME MANUFACTURE
JAMES R, MORGAN,

EOOT AND SHOE MA v CP.l CTCREF.
DEGS to inform the Ladies and public generally Of
ID Camden that he hascommsnccd EGsiness above
at the shop occupied by Mr. l., b. Alexander. emo
door north OF Dr. Zcmps Drug Store where he intend,
manufacturing and masing to measure Ladies Gentle.
mems and Misses Boots Shoes and Caters Of the best
materials aad Workmanship on very reasonable terms
for cash approved credit and trusts from his man!
South lie MAY Lc able 10 ensure share "' public
patronage. .., -.
Slorckecpers trading in Bouts and Shoes may lave
the sizes filled up short notice and on advantageous
terms. Boots, Shecs and Caters neatly repaired.
B.-All kinds o: country produce except prom.
iscs) taken in exchange for Shoes. July ln-dn,.
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NOTICE.

DY order Of the Court of Ordinary. will be sold
- on Wednesday the eth day Of September next,
%: tie late residence of Joshua ". jackson. decd, IL
a.; of his personal property, at II o'clock a. NJ,
Insisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture two
.,. Hogs. one Silver Watch and Poultry. Also,
...rc tile Court House door in Camden on the first
.:"ry in October next, between the legal hours of
IL. likely Negro Woman, the property Of said de
..,-.d
Terms of Sule.-Except the Negro Woman all sums
.ni.r Five Dollars cash over that amount credit
il the first day Of January 1856. For the Negro
Woman, one third cash, balance, credit of twelve
.nlhs with notes (for the whole) and two approved
.curi.es. interest from day of sale.
Aug 2S-tf ISllAM JACKSON, Admir-.
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Stock Of Drugs for Sale.

OFFERING very excellent chance to commence
" business The entire assigned stock of Drugs.
Oils, Paints and Fancy Articles OF Mr. j. DELAY,
will be sold Il bargain to any one dcsrous 0: com.
mencing business. The stand is amongst tho best in
Camden, will pay handsomely any one devoting his
energy and attention to the business. The stock
amounts to about $4,000 at Invoice cost, and can be
bought at considerable discount. Meantime, great
inducements will be offered 10 Physicians, Planters
and others to purchase largely, as the stock must be
sold at an early day. y. NJ. r. KENNEDY.
May 29-tl Assignees
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CHARLESTON
DAILY STANDARD,
a RELIABLE COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL
JOURNAL.


SINGLE COPIES, PER ASSuM. 20 w w
THE DAILY STANDARD contains DAILY
TEIEGRAPHIC REPORT. A MARKET REPORT,
and report Of GENERAL INFORMAIlUN larhish'
ed by tho mail from every section OF the Ohion.
II also presents DAILY NJ MARkET, OF the ARh1
VALS and DEPARTURES or Shlfo' anu o' ''e
ARRIVALS OF PASSENGERS. ,r,,p
Once a week is presented COMPARAIlHE
STATEMENT OF THE RECEIPTS AND SHlr-
MENTS OF COTTON, RICE AND LUMBER at tn the
mort of Charleston and a COMPARATIVE STATE,
MENT OF THR RECEIPTS AND EXPORTS of
COTTON Mt all the ports OF the Ohteo ota'es
Att, NEWS of a personal and political character
both foreign and domestic is gwen with the great 81
nossible prompness and to insure this object we nave
secured the services of an sbe corps OF correspond
ents. ~ .pu,cn,pLp
proper We shrink from the expression Of no oPni'o
which may be demanded by the subject before u.s. o"'
as general principle prefer stating ac.s az e "
liest instant possible, anu 10 iea'e II " oui 'e
form their own opinions
The course ofthe paper is severely conservative rst
of morality and order; next OF the Institutions pecuar
TO the South and next, Of the union OF the stateS.
We rcsolutey oppose radicalsm as vel In democrac!
as morals.
ner was to prescnta cheap vehicle OF information FROM
Ills object we have been compelled TO depart 10 some
extent but not to leave it entirely ont of view we
propose to sell the paper at counter in packages OF
TEN for TWENTY CENTS. and to NAIL TEN COP.
les to any of our subscribers for year. who will SEND
us FIFTY DOLLARS This will relieve us from the
risks of collection and the expense Of mailing so many
different packages while it will give to every neigh
bourhood throughout the State. the opportunity OF
DAILY PAPER AT FIVE DOLLARS per annum
L. W. SPRATT Co.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
LIFE INSURANCE. COMPANY.

Hon. ". +. DESArsSuKE, President.
Prof G. +. McCAY, Actuarv.
Dr. JonS FISHER, Treasurer
4 HOME COMPANY, with ample capital has
: hnen nrsa..iznd Columbia. under favorable
pccs, to insure the lives Of willie persons and negroes
The rates are lower than those Of Northern Lompa
nies for residents oi The South
From these low rates one.lourh is deducted for the
first year.
All profits are divided annually in cash among the
the insured.
The amount insured may be made payable to tho
wife or the wife aud Children free from the claims of
creditors
For circulars explaining the objects and rates of the
Company, and the steps tobe taken to effect insurance
apply 10 }. \. YOUNG. Agent for Camden
June 26 2G II.
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South observation-disclosures District,

South observation-disclosures District.
IN THE COMMON PLEAS
Henrys, Smith Townsend U.s. Enocll Tryon.
Attachment.
VHEREAs the pan' did on on the sf i%e1sy see
i"n aainst the Defendant, who (as it is sad) is ab-
sent from and withou, the limits oc this State, and has
neither wife nor attorney known within the same,
upon whom copy Of the said declaration might be
served It is therefore, ordered that the said Deen-
dnt do appear and plead to the said Declaration on or
'efnre the twenty.third day Of August, which will be
in the year Of our Lord thousand eight hundred
qnd fry-six otherwise final and absolute judgment
vii! then he given and awarded against him.
NJ. NAUDlN, C. c. T. & G S.
Clerks Office, Ker$haw District,
August o, l:55. Aug. u.
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Sheriff Sales.

10y virtue of sundry writs of FL Fa. to directed,
u will sell on the first Monday in September next,
il being the third day OF said month"; before the Court
House door at Camden between the legal hours Of
s,le the following property, to-wt:
One Carriage and Harness. levied on as the proper.
ty of E. Tyon at the suit Of S. Farrar and others
Aug ltd. +. BARNES, 4. D.
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BRANCHVILLE HOTEL.
CHANGE AND REPAIRS.

TTNHE subscriber begs to inform his friends and ac
/ uuantances and the travelling public generally,
that he has leased the well known Hotel at Branch
vile, S. c., 20 long known to travellers under the
charge Of Mr.. CHARTRAN, and is determined to
merit and respectfully solics a continuance of the
patronage hitherto enjoyed by tins prominent and i'm
portant stand.
The Hotel is now undergoing thorough repairs which
will soon be completed, and all needed arrangements
are in progress 10 to travellers all the comforts
and convenences demanded by the spirit Of this rail
road age Passengers arriving on any of the trains
on the lines OF road meeting at Branchvile will find
meal always ready which will be served up in good
style and manner.
A call and trial s respectfully solicited
Aug l4-3t. j. " ESSlNGhk.
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To The Ladies.

rJ,uE undersigned mas on hand attho "0M Corner"
several hundred dollars worthof Ladies' Summer
Dress Goods, which, to close. he will offer the fol.
lowing favourable terms For cash at cast on time.
at an advance Of itieon per cent, Among the go,.s
are rich Silks. Tissues. Grenadines Barcges. Printed
Muslns &C. Also, Brillantcs and Printed Linrns, nf
tho richest styles aud fucst qualities.
July l0--tf f.. ". BOTNEI.
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NEW, ST0hE,

XfERbNEY i BOSWELL, have opened 4 -
lt1 cqrng Of BROAD and Rutledge stretta IN the
Store recently occupied by Major 4. 3: Moast z
choice assortment Of resi- HEAVY AND FAM 7,
to ;wlarhshsy: iuyi,e the attention Of
purchasers in part as folloHs1,.;t-.s- --.
Heavy GrocefiCs:.A, :
mo. AUDI. R. SUGARS: - =
Crushed, pulverized and Stuart's Looido.
Rio. Java, and Cuba Coffee.
New Orleans and Cuba MoInssea.
Salt Leaf Lard. -
Bacon Sides, Canvass liams.
North Carolina Flour.
Goshen and English palr.@ Cheese.
Soap, Starch, CleaH5ing Soap.
Eperm and Adanantiue Candles
S.s ], , and 8 Mackercl-
Fancy Groceries.
Quarter Boxes RAISlNS.
Half and whole do.
Almonds, Figs aud Assorted Candies.
Ginger and Chow Chow Preserves.
Sardines mud Preserved Salmon.
Cove Oysters, Preserved Lobt.ers.
Lemon Syrup. -"
Walnut and Tomato Catsup.
Capers Olives Pickles,
Pepper Sauce.
Preserved Pine Apple.
Brandy Peaches. do. Cherries.
Tobacco and Cigars.
Gold Leaf and Rio Hondo Cigars
Palmetto, Ell Ensaya and La Palma do.
Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco.
Pehn T. Ayere super do
Super6ue Chewing Tobacco.
Common do. d.
Wines and Liquors.
Rectifed Whiskey.
Old Rye Hammond Dc.
Old Bourbon do -
New England Run. -.
London Dock Brandy.
Otard, Dupuy s. Co.'S do.
Goddards Brandy
St Julien Modoc Claret.
Old Madsits.
Old Port Wine.
Old Malaga do.
Hedsick Wine.
Byass London Porter
Byass London Ale,
White Wine Vinegar.
A General Assortment of FRUITS
Viii, variety Of other articles too NUMEROUS 10
mcni:ou. which will be sold exceedingly low for
cash, by ME"ONE1 DOn" bI'"
April 1 u.
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Wanted to Purchase,

soon IS possible, three negroes as family ser.
n wants, viz: a good cook, washer and ironer. a
Good seams,ress and general house servant alao, q
manservant They must be under forty years OF age.
Terms Cash. Address A.. B., Camden S. c.
Aug IL % 81
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Administrators Notice.

4 IL persons having demands against the Estate Of
n John Mcdowell deceased, are hereby notified
t" present them duly altes,ed and all indebted will
make payment to HUGH MCDOWELL, Adm'r.
Aug. ZS-5t
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Election fer Brigadicr General.

A election for Brgadicr General Of the 9Th Brig.
n ade, S. C. II, will be held in Camden at the
Court House, for the 22d Regiment, on Thursday the
9th day OF September next
The polls will be opened at ] o'clock A. NJ, and
closed at 3 o'clock 2. u.
It. Col. THO. J. WARREN,
Major JOHN l. JONES,
July l0-tE Managers.
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Fresh Arrivals.

-TEUAVE list RECEIVED 4 FRESH SUP
w ply Of Corn Starch, Maccaron Ctron Cur
rants Guaya jelly, Lobstors, Preserves &c;
Smoked Bccr Tongues, Smoked Beef Fresh Soda
lemon. Butter, Wine and Sugar Crackers Fresh
COVE OYSTERS General Assortment OF Fresh
Candies. Pecan Nuts English Wa!nuts, Superior
YEAST POWD Fiuo Cheese. &c. Will DO sold ioT
for ASH ,,,.,,,
July loG hEnOHEf bo"" HLh
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NOTICE.

IL persons indebted to the subscriber reques.
n ted to call aud settle. will be glad to sell oil
my friends and customers short time with the eX-
cepton Of articles corn, bacon flour lard. ETC.
and for such articles must have cash or cannot ssH
The subscriber also adds that such person as have
been running accounts tc him and hare not PAID he
does not desire to keep accounts WITH and he Is only
willing to sell TO such as pay him promptly.
also give notice that all persons who owe me priUr
to first January las: unless they and make
satisfactory arrangement, by the 18th March, next,
their papers will bc placed i'll the hands Of Thurow
CASTOR, Esq, fot collection.
Jan. lG,-lf ROBERT LAITA.
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Wanted to Hire.

4 NEGRO WOMAN. plain C ok. Wages paid
- \ monthly. Apply at this Office.
aug. 2S-tt.