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Mr.. EDroR.-I had occasio,l, a short
time since, to call at the Blacksmith Shop
of Mr.. Martin, situated in the lower part
Of this District, and witnessed the opera
tions Of very useful Machine, which, to
me, was no less curious than new. 1t Is
a convenience for striking with the Sledge
Hammer, by which the necessity Of a
hand to perform that laborious duty is en-
tirely superseded.
The machine, although il evinces very
clearly the talents Of the inventor, is ex-
tremely simple in its construction. A
circular beam is raised upon frame, 10 a
level with the anvil, and hole is boarsd
through this, into which the handle Of
the sledae is fastened. One end Of chain
is also attached to this beam, and the
other TO srsaddle which is placed near
the anvil, or convenient TO the foot Of the
smith. A slight pressure Of the foot on
this treaddle propels the sledge upon the
anvil, the beam being made to rsvolve.
A spring is fixed to the tack of the frame
and another chain connects il with the
beam, BY which the sledge is drawn up
again. A smith can regulate it 10 strike
rs he chooses-either fast or slow lightly,
or with as much force as desired. n ne
cessary two or three heavy licks can be
given with il whilst striker would be
making one.
Mr.. Martin says that be had heard Of
striking machine before he made this
but had never seen one, nor did he have
the least idea upon what principle they
were made. The idea Of this, therefore,
Is entirely his own, and We do not hesi.
tate in saying that il does no small degree
Of credit, alike to the intelligence and me,
chsnical Ingenuity Of the inventor, and
that . machine ffcE this idea, CONSTRUCTED
Of durabls material and Of proper RDish
would take presidense Of vast numbeI
Of the modern inventions.
W. M. C.
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EDITORS TABLE.

SOUTHERN CULTIvAToK.
The July number Of this Agricultural
monthly comes to US, as usual, well filed
with valuable information.
THE CAROLINA CUIrIvAroR,
For July, is also on our table. The
contents Of the present number appears
to be rs attractive as any preceding num-
bers.
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Rible Causs.

! We are requested to state that Rev. E.
A.BoLLEs, agent for the Bible Society Of
the State, will preach in the village on
Sunday, 9th, at III O'Clock, and also at
night--and that he will also preach at
the Waxhaw Church on Sunday, the 5th
Instant, His object Is to revive the Bible
Society. Itissto be hoped there will be
large attendance.
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e our friend of tho c,ha.,.. d.,

GD Our friend of the Chester Stand
ard tell MS about chicken in Chester
which crowed on the fourth and filth morn.
ing after i vas hatched; this puts us in
mind Of our little puppy which barked
at US the other day when its eyes were
not yet opened. Won't he be some dog :
Hal Nickel
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Sore Legs, Sore Breasts,
Wounds g. Ulcers.

Some Of the most scientific surgeons now
solely rely upon the use of this wonder ful
Ointment, when having to cope with the
worst cases Of sores, wounds, ulcers, glandu-
lar swellings, and tumors. Professor Hol-
loway has, by command Of the Allied Gov
ernments, dispatched to the hospitals OF the
East, large shipments fthis ointment, 10 be
used under the direction OF the Medical STAFF
In tho worst cases Of wounds. II will cure
any ulcer, glandular swelling, stiffness or
standing.
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A MARVELLOUS REMEDY!
FOR A MARVELLOUS AGEM
Bnllomag' + Olutmput.
THE GRAND EXTER-
NAL REMEDY

BY the aid ofa microscope, we see mil
lions Of little openings on tho surface OF
our bodies. Through these this Ointment,
when rubbed on the skin, Is carried 10 any
organ or inward part. Diseases Of the Kid
neys, disorders Of the Liver, affections of
the heart, inflammation Of the Lungs, Asth-
mas, Coughs and Colds, are by its means cf.
fectunily cured. Every housewife knows
that salt passes freely through bone or meat
OF Eny thickness. This healing ointment
Tar more readily penetratcs through any bono
or fiesh,y part of the living body, curing Il Q
most dangerous inward complaints, that
cannot be reached bY other means.
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Notice.

BY order of the President of the LAM
CASTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
the officer, and members of the Society are
requested to meet, at the Court House, on
Saturday, the l4tb inst, at IL o'clock. TO
make suitable arrangements for the ap-
proaching anniversary ofsaid society.
]. A, HASSELTINE.
Secretary.
July 4th, 81 NJ
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
JACKSON LODGE. No. 6a

at our last regular communication, Il was
Resolved, That the thanks of this Lodge be
and are hereby rendered to the Ladies' of
Lancaster and vicinity for the very efficient
aid rendered this Lodge at our late celebra.
ton OF the Festival OF st. John the Baptist.
J. N. CROCKETT, Sec'y.
June 23d, 1855. lt
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G~See the advertisement of Lime
stone Springs Female Seminary. This
institution of learning has been eminent
ly successful since its establishment, an
evidence of the worth of the Messrs Cur
tbs, the Principals.
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When you hear married woman talk.
ing often Of female rights--infer that she
is not very conscientious about performing
her duties.
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Erysipelas, Salt Rheum
g. Soorbutio Huufors

No remedy has ever done SO mucl, for the
cure OF diseases Of the Skin, what whatever
form they may assume, rs this Ointment
No case Of Salt Rheum, Scnrvy, Sore Heads,
Scrofnia, or Erysipelas, can long withstand
It's influence. The inventor has travelled
over many parts of the globe, visiting The
principal hospitals, dispensing this Ointment.
giving advice rs to its application, and has
thus been the means Of restoring countless
numbers 10 health N--E
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RBThe Communication in our last
paper should have been signed Lancas-
ter" It was an error of the compositor; i;
every reader, no doubt, could readily sup
ply the omission.
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1D-A A correspondent writing to us from
gPickens County, Ala, reports the crops
in that section as being in a very flour
>Bhing condition.
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4H- A compositor can obtain work
at this office, and a permanent situation
at 30 cts thousand ems, by making inn
mediate application.
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lfyou are backbitten and annoyed, take
example by your boots-which, although
blackened almost every day, shine the more
brightly, and which endure every rub with
out murmur.
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Other persons were born about the
same time ne thyself, and have been grow
ing mp ever since, as we'll as thou. There
fore be not proud
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Camp Meeting.

The annual Camp Meeting Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church will take place
at New Salem Camp Ground, Lancaster
Dist, s. c., on the 10th, l7th, lsth 10Th
Of August. J.H. ROBINSON.
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Piles and Fistulas.

These and other similar distressing com
plants can be elicctually cured II tho lDint-
ment be well rubbed in over tho parts affect
ed, aud by otherwise following the printed
direetions around each pot.
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When you hear married man uttering
jokes and sarcasms on his own wife-infer
that he is n bit of n goose.
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JOB WORK.

We are now prepared to do any kind of
Job Work at the shortest notice, and on the
most reasonable terms. The patronage of
the public is solicited.
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The Charleston Standard Of the soth
pays the following compliment to our
young fellow citizen, cadet JOHN D. VIZ.
LIE.
\ THE FoUnrH or JVEr AT rHR Cfr1-
DEL AcADEMy.--We notice, in another
place, the announcement that the ami
veFsary o. the Cadet Fourth Of July AS
sociatlonfNill Do celebrated ON Wednes-
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The Camden Journal informs us of the
death Of the Rev. s. w. Capers, of the
Methodist Church.
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LANCAsTERvILLE. sc.
WEDNESDAY, JULY, 4, 1856
BLANKS.

We have recently had printed supply of
the various blanks used by Lawyers and
Magistrates, which will be found at the
Printing Office.
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He is in a form who never thinks be-
yond this short life.
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M A RRIE D.

In Lafayette county, Miss, on the slst
of May, Mr.. VIM. p, Gordon to Mrs. Mary
NJ. Carothers.
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The article Of our friend ]. d. NJ, will
appear next week.
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Speech of Hon, L. M. .Keitt.
Delivered at Ordnge6uyy S. c., Apfl 10,

Our thanks to the author for copy of
his Speech. From partial perusal, we
pronounce it mastery production. Il
brea,hs the right spirit, and throws light
on the past and prospective political his
tory of our country.
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Both the oistmsns and Pills should bs

Both the Oi.tment and Pills should ha
used in the following cases:
Bnnions, Sore I.sca
Burns, Sore BrSasts.
Chapped hands, Sore Heads,
ChiIbiains, Bore Throats
alstsiAs' n' soses Of all kinds.
Sout Sprains,
Lumbago. Hcaids
hsrearial Eruptions. svelled Glands.
Piles, Stiff joints.
Rheumatism, Ulcers
Salt Rheuus, Venershle ao,e.
Skin Diseases, Wounds AZ IN Li,,s.
:, .sr soHD AT THx MANUFACTURES OF Prof.
HOLLOWAY, 80 Maiden Lane, New Yosk.
and "a, SraAxD, London, and by All -.
peetable Druggists and Dealers of Ned.
zines throughout tho United States, and the
civilized world, in pots and Boxes. At a5 cts.
e2l coats. and 81 90 each.
- There l. considerable saving be-
taking the larger sizes. =
NB;-Direelions for the gu!dance of pa.
,lents In every disorder are affixed 10 each
NySs kI.. -ftf fal .
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PERSONAL.

....HOn- John Davenport, for two terms
member of Congress, died at his residence in
Monroe county, Ohio, some time during last
week.
MARY Jane Judson, aged nineteen years
after four attempts, succeeded on the fifth in
taxing her life, by taking arsenic, in the city
of New York.
ION the 10th inst, during political dis
cussion at Columbia, Tenn, some hard words
passed between General Pillow and A
DOnelson, Esq, and a blow given by the lat
ter was returned by the former, when friends
interpOsed and restored peace.
....Dr. Z. Tucker Blake. of this city. son
of the Commissioner of Public Buildings WAS
among the Americans at Paris ON the fourth
instant.
....HOn. Martin j. Crawford has received
the Democratic nomination for Congress in the
second district of Georgia
....HOn. Reverdy johnson of Md. arrived
In this c ty yesterday. He is stopping at VIII
lard 5 hotel.
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ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE.

ALEXANDRIA, July "a, 1855.
Still warm, and very uncomfortable. The
thermometer is at 81 deg. in the shade thus
early in the day.
Yesterday, our friends of the Independent
Order of United Brothers, Mount Vernon Band
gave one of the most pleasant pic-nics that has
taken place this season, at Arlington. Dance,
stroll, and feast alternated. The clouds which
had yelled the rising sun, disappeared ere the
morning wore away, and the evening smiled
beautiful through the verdant groves All
passed delightful, and just after the sun sank
behind the hills the party started for home,
arriving at a seasCnable hour.
The Friendship Fire Company have just laid
the corner stone of their new engine house
The new building is to be erected on the site Of
the old one, is to be of brick, and two stories
high, with ample accommodations for their APP
paratus.
On Monday next, the Rechabites give an
other pleasant excursion to Piney Point. in the
steamer Alice c. Price. AMI.
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SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS.

The Union explains that the union of abo-
1itionism and Know Nothingism at the North
is steadily progressing, and details facts show
ing that Senator Seward is rapidly obtaining
the entire mastery of the coalition ~
The Inteiiigenesr publishes translation
from the Vienna OSt Dentsche Post, of the
4th instant, explaining the circumstances un-
der which so large portion of the Austrian
army was not long since Withdrawn from ac-
tive service, and indirectly taking ground
against the allies, the journal quoted from be-
ing semi-ofhcial organ of the Austrian gov
eminent. The Intsliigeneer seems to regard
this publication as an important step in the
history Of the war, and as likely to make a
breach between Austria and the Western
powers.
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Boring.

The inevitable "E. Merriam" of New
York, who keeps bothering the liege with all
sorts of meteorological observations and sta
tistics of every description that one can make
neither head nor tail of, is now expstiating
upon the cheated term, which, he says
commenced on Monday, July 9, and still con-
tinues. He says this heated term commenced
with a sudden rise of the water of Lake Erie
In the Buffalo harbor. We cannot undertake
TO say what connection there was between the
rise and fall of water in our harbor and the
weather on the Atlantic coast but here il
continued cool-unusually cool for the season
Tor SIX days after that phenomenon occurred
We wish Mayor Wood would have Merriam
incorporated into the Farmers Club That
institRtiOn Is an awful nuisance and Merriam.
with the best intentions in the world. is an.
other. If the club cannot absorb Merriam.
then Merriam must be made to swallow the
club-the two can no longer be endured as in
dependent organizatiOns.-BxfaiO Cozamer.
elaI Advertiser.
The Journal of Commerce has a trick Of
publishing the silly lucubrations of this de-
ranged man Merriam, to the infinite amusement
of those who derive fun from seeing the eau
tious and discreet sold Really it is a
question which is the funniest--the crazy quis-
sicalities of Merriam published in the Journal
pf Commerce, or the gravity with which that
journal spreads them before its readers as mat
fers Of public Importance and interest.
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OFFICIAL.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WAsHlNGTON Iuly 81 IL

IMPAIRMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, July 81, 1856.
The following notice from the " London Ga
zette - Of the 18th ultimo has been officially CON-
municated to this department for the information
Of the citizens Of the United States
FoRElsN OFFICE, June %, 1855.
1t is hereby notified that the Right Honorable
the Earl Of Clarendon, X. G.. her Maesty's Prin-
cipal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has
received from the Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty an Official communication from Rear
Admirals Penaud and Dundas, commanding the
allied naval forces in the Baltic and acting in the
name and on behalf of her Majesty and of her ally
his imperial Majesty the Emperor of the French
announcing that on the 18th of June instant all
Russian ports, roads, havens, and creeks. on the
coast of Finland, from Nystad in latitude go deg
i6 min. north, longitude 81 deg 20 min east OF
Greenwich, to Hango Head, in Latitude 50 deg.
40 min. north, longitude 20 deg SIS min east of
Greenwich, including especially the port of Abo,
and including likewise all the islands and islets
fronting the said coast and all channels and pas
sages leading amongst the said islands towards
the said coast-that is to say, more especially the
channels leading to and amongst the islands be-
tween Nystad aforesaid and the island of
Landto, in latitude go deg. . min. north longi-
tude 20 deg. AZ min. east of Greenwich, and the
several channels respectively leading between and
10 the eastward Of the islands Of Iandto Enk
linge, Kumblinge, Seglinge. and the Kokar Rocks
In latitude 50 deg 90 min north, longitude 2l deg
east Of Greenwich, and thence all channels lead
ing to the coast Of Finland between the Kokar
Rocks and the Quito light house, and between
Quito and HangO Head as afOresaid-were placed
in state Of strict blockade by a competent force
OF the allied fleets; and IL is hereby further mott
ned, that all measures authorized by the laws OF
nations and the respective treaties between their
Majesties and the different neutral powers, will be
adopted and executed with respect to all vessels
which may attempt to violate the said blockade.
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AIRocIoUs OUTRAeE.-On the 14th inst. at
his house in SpotsylVania, VIM ]. Brooks
committed rape on his own daughter, aged
IL years. He had for more than IL months
treated her with the most savage barbarity to
eonpei her submission, and on this occasion
had whipped her into insensibilitv before he
committed the outrage. He is about "a wears
old feet inches in height, brown hair. san
dy goatse, eye dark hazel or brown, his ewes
are small, and in conversation closes one more
than the other; is square shouldered, has a
swinging gait when IN motion. and is a stone
cutter by trade. He is now at large II is
hoped that no effort will be omitted TO capture
1ee monster de Is known in Alexandria,
Eynchburg, and Richmond. Look ont for III
villain Fred. Nszcs
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IL Special Notice !!!-Ladies and Gentle.
men of Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria,
are hereby informed that PRoF. CHAs. DEGRArH,
of Philadelphia, will be in Washington soon to
attend himself TO any difficult and painful cases,
and he desires all who wish particularly to see
him in reference to the action of his celebrated
= Electric Oil, to drop line to him at the Ma
tional Hotel, and he will call on such as early as
his prior engagements will allow-this applies as
WsH TO those who hare as to those who have u OF
tried the Oil-as he wishes to be of all possible
benefit to suffering humanity, without any expense
TO the party for advice.
SPECIAL AGENT, National Hotel
Washington, July %, ls55-3t
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ID Mr.. Marcy's Corns-The present Ad-
ministration and the GO Electric OIL Some
say the Administration have gone dOwnn-even
some editors (the oracles of popular opinon) per-
tinacionsly assert it. Prof. Chas. DeGrath never
asked an editor for a favorable opinion. All re-
spectacle Doctors consider 1t altogether mira dig
to advertise in paper, yet they are very glad
to be noticed by the editor Of respectable
journal-provided 1t cost him nothing. Now,
this obsolete idea is fast decaying. If a man,
in whatever position, makes discovery, he is
coming out LABELED IN ENGLISH. If this
treads on any body's eorns, they can be relieved
very soon at Messrs. Stott's & Co.'s drug store
Just to the crowd come for it, and to hear the
exultation of the relieved-some with painful swell
lings reduced, and lmbered joints others relieved
Of Neuralgia in halfan hour. But all cases are no,
alike Some require little longer time than others
CISSEL, in Georgetown, also keeps it.
jy 2l--3t
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TIE SNAKE Story A HUMBue.-The Now
Hampshire Statesman says, ON the authority
OF nsighbor Of the Hill family, that the pub
ie are grossly imposed upon in this affair. In
stead OF there being a spontaneous and friend.
~ Ieehng between the child and the reptile.
tnere was the utmost repugnance between the
two, at the time the father commenced his
work; People there entertain no doubt what
ever that he caught the snake some time ago;
Inh ne 9otafned &c for the purpose of training
the exhibition of the two for money IA the con.
alteration had in view from the frst hv m.
inhuman parent. The assertion thai H.
Wright gave 1t as his opinion that the sensrs.
ti0n Of the child and the snake would be fstsl
% the former, is falsehood there Is no founds :.
ton whatever for it.
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A LADY DECORATED ON THE PIyrn or R,r
TLE.-While the attack on the MameIon was
going on, an English lady, the wife of one of
the onncers, was present, and displayed great
coolness and courage. General Pennefather
observing this went up and cut off a med
from the coat of dead Russian officer. and in
The most gallant manner and with yery
pretty compliment. pinned it on her shawl
saying she had fairly earned it. The Gener,
nj Is great favorite with the army, and the
lady, who has great personal attractions. and
Il the daughter Of an old general officer, high
ly prizes the medal, which She literally obtai5ed
on the field of battle
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THE FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR
SPRI NGS

A RE now open for the reception of Company
n and in far more attractive condition
than they ever have been. MA
gross Misrepresentation against them.ks:1
having been published in the Petersburg Intelli-
gencer and Baltimore Sun to the effect that they
were closed for the is now traced to an IT.
responsible source unworthy Of notice
= 1t Is proper to state that there is no shadow Of
foundation Tor 1t. The subscriber trusts that he
Will not be made the victim Of such Iialignity;
and the respectable journals which have given
currency to the rumor by transferring 1t to their
columns win disabuse the public mind through the
same medium. ALEX. BAKER.
jy l3-2m '.'.f'a- ~.
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SOMETHING NEw-There is a society in
New York called . The BOot-blacking Associ-
alton" The proceeds arising from the bust
ness are appropriated to the aid Of the now
neglected eolOred boys" of that city, and for
/" providing them means of support and edu-
Cation" The attaches of the association are
provided with a suitable uniform, by which
they can be distinguished from ordinary boot
blackers.