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Eastern times., 1856-03-27
Spiritualism.

The editor of the New York Medical Ga
zette, exposes trick Of spiritualism which he
witnessed lately:
Among other miracles that most Jwelt
upon was the exhibition OF the Esprit hand .
which these Davenport boys had the faculty to
show rising above the table, and which so
many of the faithful had seen and would swear
to- Accordingly, time was appointed for the
faithful and a few skeptics to witness this man
Hesitation. They assembled, the BOYS occupy
Ing one side Of the table exclusively to them
selves, while the spectators were placed at the
opposite side, or at suitable distance from the
mediums. The hands Of the hoys being tied to
The chairs and all being satisfied that there was
no confederate under theSlable, the gas was now
burned down SO as 10 leave only sufficient light
to discern the spirit hand when it should ap-
pear, and all present were required to keep
their places, and on no account TO approach the
mediums After waiting few moments a
hand was seen to ascend slowly from beneath
that side of the table where the buys were,
widely opened, with the palm towards the spec
tators, and was then slowly Withdrawn under
the table. All could see il by the dim light
and the sect were in ecslacies. A skeptic who
was present, concealng his unbelief, begged
that the spirits would repeat the manifestation,
which being done, he quickly leaped to the end
Of the table, elutching The ''spirit hand before
ii had time to descend and the gas being tnrned
up disclosed stuffed glove fastened on the
foot of one Of the boys, SO that his leg, being
slyly lifted, made the manifestation !'''
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
For Sale i'm Richmond Village.

A Two-story thoroughly built wooden
House. fy-hree feet long, thrty-three wide, con-
tanning sixteen Rooms, Wash Room, Cistern, never
freezing cellar under the whole house, with Wood House
and Barn connected to the house, together with the lot of
land belonging thereto Saidlot is two hundred and twenty
feet Pleasant Street. and extending from Pleasant to
Front Street thirty rods south of Railroad Depot. The
above is one OF pleasant and desirable situations
in the village For which viii be most LIBERAL apply
to HENRY W. OWEN, Esq, Bath, or BENJAMIN 4.
TALLMAN the premises.
Rirlrlnnd LIN. IL. 1874. 3lf
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
Counter and Table Tops, Pier Slabs, &c.

''''0I "l1u uOtO TT
Also soapstone FOR lining registers, and other
purposes.
Akinds of ornamental work executed in the best
ner, and warranted to give satisfaction:
As the subscriber employs none but the best OF workmen
he assures all who enrus their work to him that will be
done in the most satisfactory manner Prices low at
any other establishment W. IL. TURNER.
Bath, Feb 6, 1856. 1y34
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
Hardware, Carpenters Tools,
Cutlery. &c,

THE subscriber continues ep hand at the store
L recently occapied by Kendall Richardson & Co.,
good assortment Of
Hardware, House and Ship Carpenters Tools,
Glass, Cutlery, &c, &c.
HENRY NJ. BOvEY, Front st. Bath
April "a, 1854, 45tf
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
SOAPS.

T OW'S Brown and White Windsor, Byron's Brow
IL Windsor, Honey, Spring and Summer Mosaic Chimes
Floating French Moustre and Fancy Soaps, Cleophan
and Yankee Soaps, for sale at
May 90 MATHEWS.
Eastern times., 1856-03-27

GoING PRETTY FAST. Aa old man and his
son, neither of them very we'll informed as to
the railroad and its uses, CHANGED one day to
be at work in field near railroad track
Railroads were novel institutions to them /;
and when the cars shot by, thought was sug-
gested to the lad, who said to his parent
dad, why don't you take ride in the cars
some day!'
Take ride in the cars Why | hain't
got time, my son y ~ "
Got tme Thunder! Ye can go any
where in the cars quicker than ye can stay at
home =
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
New Goods! New CO Is

THE very latest arrival at d. Il. + EGRCX'S. No.
L key's Block. large lot OF and seasonable DRY
AND FANCY GOODS, such Silks, Shawls and Dress
GOods Embroderies White Goods Of every description,
Domestic all kinds Flannel of every grade, Table Lin
ems Embossed Covers Linen Bosoms, Paris do, Stamped
Collars and Bands &c, &c. together with good assor
ment Of thick Cloths for mems and boys wear.
The subscriber is determined adhere strictly to the
One Price Cash system
of doing business, and by doing offer his goods at
prices that will DEFY COMPETITION The above goods
are esh and among them superb stl les of
Deans Prints that cannot be found elsewhere in the
city All who in want OF anything in the Dry Goods
line and at GREAT BARGANSare invited to call and
for themselves PERCYS cheap cash store opposite
the Sagadahock House.
Bath, Feb. g. 1856. 81
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
PERFUMERY.

r UBlN'S ard Swains Extracts, Gloss, Far1na Pne
IL Ample and Wicker Cologne ETHEREAL Spirits oil rat
ohouy and jasmine, Sweet Bags Pungens, Sc, ior
sale at May % o MATHEW .
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
To the readers Of the Times.
THU HDUSE OF EQUITY

Has now been in operation some more than two
months. Its entire and complete success
is no longer matter of doubt or uncertainty.
Established in the dead Of winter, at a time
when business of every description exceed
ingly depressed, yet from the first it has re-
ceived a most generous and hearty support
Its business is rapidly increasing, and its future
has every appearance of being in the highest
degreee prosperous.
The House Of Equity offers all the
Benefits of the Protective Union,
with none of its disadvantages.
Men. thoroughly acquainted with the Dry
Goods trade, in all its branches, are constantly
in the market. '.cash in hand," ready to take
advartase of every opportunity to buy low
Goods that are bought low can of course be sold
ow-draw your own inference.
That the
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
MINES AND SPIRITS,
Eor Medicinal PurnOses.

TAMESMiTCHELLh has beendulya ppontcdbyihe
j Mayor aud Aldermen Agent for thu city 10 sell
Wines &c .formedcinallnd mechancalpurposes SON
Ivagreeabl ytothe eAct for The supprcssonof drink.
tippling shops, and now preParedio
furnish he trtclefor the above
on Centre Street
Bath.Aug191S52 lOtl
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
Notice Extra.

THE subscriber would call the attention of the public TO
| his large and well selected Stock Of
FAMILY AND FANCY GROCERIES, PROVISIONS &c,
which he has lust received and viii sell as low as the low
est for CASH.
Purchasers will find for their advantage call and
anine his stock and prices before purchasing elsewhere
JOHN II. MCCLELLAN Head of AIcLean's Wharf
y. B.-SiIIP AND VESSEL STORES pat up IN good
der and at short notice.
Jan. %. e3
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
Removal.

THE subscribers beg to inform their friends and the
public that they have removed from their old stand
to No III Wall St, door to South, when they will
be happy to see or hear from their friends,
CHAS. G. DUNCAN & co.
New York, MAY I, 1855. ti46O
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
Farming Tools /! Farming Tools

TT NJ BOVEY, Front St., Bath, has just received and
offers for sale large assortment Of Shoves, Hoes,
Spades Garden Rakes and Manure Forks.
Bath, April II, 1855.
Eastern times., 1856-03-27

THE necessity such medicine has long been felt
both by the he ds Of families and physicians. lis
advantages cathaTcs given in the form OF Pills or
Powders must be obvious TO every intelligent person
1t operates imm diaely and efectually upon the
system, and al the same time is infinitely less difficult
TO administer, being quite agreeable TO the taste II not
only produces all the effects where physic is required,
but completely habtua COstveness leaving the
bowels perfectly free. II expels ell humors from the
blood, certain for he Piles, Regulates the
ton ofthe Liver, frees the stomach from Bile, nVigor
the whole Nervous system, and remoy the cause
Of all local pains, such as
Rheumafisln, Neuralgia, Tic Doloreur, Goa,
Pam in The Head, Side, Stomach, &c.
Ii may also be relied upon in all diseases Of the Bow
els-DYSENTERY, pIARHGA, AND CHOLERA
MORBUS, yield at once to its magical influence
Again we repeat, TRY IT lit needs other recon-
mendation. No fam y viii be without il after they
tried other remedies without despair not
six bottles ofm Liquid Calharc will you. Would
you be relieved from habitua Cosveness three bottles
will eff CT all that You desire Ifyou atict with
Rheumatic Neur lgic other local palms. two bottles
will free you from them. All humors will be eradcated
from the blood by the Of from 10 six bottles In
short, require physic for any purpose. this is the
reliable, and agreeable TO the aste that has ever
been placed vi ilhm the reach Of the public.
PRICE s. 100
Principal Depot No. Central Street, Lowell Mass.
~ Sold by Druggists generally.
AGENTs.-Bath, N T. Ellsworth & Son., Wholesale
and Retail; Wscas>et, Edmund Danaj WoOIwCh, 5.
Dodge; Hallowell, Wales & SOuther. oly4
Eastern times., 1856-03-27

Mr.. Wbitesids, the barrisier, cross-exam-
lining witness in Dublin somewhat rudely,
asked him if he had never been before a police
courtl 'Yes,' said he, i was fined for an as
salt. A barrister SO annoyed me by cross-ex-
aminationthat l knocked him down when he
came out of,court'
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
NEW BOOKS
DOOR, SASH AND BLIND
E q & TT r Y

EHE subscribers have established Mandatory for
king DOORS ) tSHES, BLINDS &c, and having pro-
cured the HeJUest and most app oued Machinery
great expense with the best oworkmen, solicit their share
Of the public patronage. We invite all III want Of the
above articles to call and examine for themselves,
think satisfy THEM it is for their interest," as
well as ours, to patroniZe
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
Bath, Jan. I, 1856.

sCoTT Morse Co. under the necessity Of calling
all those indebted to them by note account whose
term Of credit has expired make immediate payment to
enable them their immediate and pressing abil-
ties. Don't say "We will pay the interest-they don't
need it, We do need it. and must hare principal and IN
tees to do justice creditors and ourselves What
would you do if creditor told you you did not need
your pay, and did not pay you Could You buy your
bread and pay your debts We in the condi-
ton Therefore, you need to pay to do justice to and
yourselves All notes and accounts Of than three
years standing, with others, will be left with
to collect who win not call personality unless there
special agreement to the contrary So "Abolt this time
look out for a ST0RM' - -aL
Bath, jan I, 1856 1y30
Eastern times., 1856-03-27

SIG1D1HOC, ss.--4t an adjourned Court of Probate,
hehf BATH Jcithin and for the County of SGgdddhoc,
on the second Monday Of March, A. ID. 1856.
ELYIRA W. BARSTOW, Widow of James ID. Barstow,
IL Bath, said County, deceased, having
application for allowance out of the personal Estate
said deceased: Ordered That the said Widow give
tce all persons Interested by causing copy Of this
der be published three weeks successfully in the Eas
Times printed at Bath that they appear at a
Probate Court to be held at Bath in said County the
first Mondayof April next of the clock in the fore
noon and shew cause, if any they have, why the same
should not be allowed. d. BRONSON, Judge.
true copy-Attest: A. T. THOMPSON. Register 3w39
Eastern times., 1856-03-27

OWE call for Boots for have large stock OF Gus
VI tom work on hand-or leave your orders for them, fol
have as good workmen there is in the State.
March 6. L.. ). F1ShEh-
Eastern times., 1856-03-27

To the Honorable ARNOLD BLANEY, Esq, Judge Of
Probate tCithin and for the County Of Lincoln
N AIRY E. HATl0RN, Admins ratriX of the Estate Of
vi Joseph J. Hathorn late of Richmond, in said County,
deceased respectfully represents That the Personal Estate
OF the said deceased not sufficient by the Of five
thousand two hundred ten dollars, to her just
debts and charges Of Administrations she therefore prays
that she may be empowered and licensed to sell and
vey much the Real Estate Of the said deceased may
be sufficient raise the said with incidental charges
MARY E. HATIi0RN.
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
Fashionable Millinery.

lust received at MRS. R0USE'S, Centre St.. large
y stock of NEW MILLINERY, EMBROIDE fIES, H0-
SIERY and GLOVES which viii be sold at the lowest pr-
ces Aarge stock of Lining Silks, all coors very ow
choice Dress Silks Mrs Rouse has just returned from
Boston and New York with the latest novelties in making
and trimming Bonnets and will be pleased to fill orders as
fast as possible.
Bath, Nov. 6. 81
Eastern times., 1856-03-27

aTuE Misery OF IDLENEss. A man who is
able 10 employ himself innocen,y is never mis-
.erable. 1t is the idle who are wrelched. If
wanted 10 ;nnict the greatest punishment on a
fellow creature, would shut him up alone in
dark room without employment.
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
Snlendid New Good
Gentlemen.

Quilted to the season, cheaper than ever. This day
y opened by j. I. GILMAN.
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
Home Manufactures.

We intend to do all work well it is done anywhere
and as cheapin proportion quality. -r-r
We planning Boards, Panks, Deck Joist Clapboards
&c, well and cheap it is done anywhere else
We also planning Mouldngs of all descriptions and
furnish them by the foot plane them for others We
also manufacture round Balusters Of different sizes,
der and keep them on hand for sale.
We also prepared Planning, Throating and Fit
ting ships Knees Turning Stacheons, making Plugs and
saving Wedges for Plankng, Launching and for Treena,
atshort notice. r----
Doors Sashes and Blinds of sizes, constantly
hand and for sale. Also Pankng, Launching and Tree
nail Wedges and Plugs for sale.
With good machinery, good stock, good workmen, and
prompt attention, prepared do custom work, and
think satisfy reasonable public that deserve
share Of their patronage. Call and see.
SCOTT MORSE L co.
Eastern times., 1856-03-27

Life spent without any fixed aim is apiv
compared by an ole. poet, 10 throwing buckets
into empty wells and growing old il drawing
nothing up eui-sH
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
DoNr and Gate Strings.

rTNHEmost efficient and durable springs in use be
put by any person few moments, I'D applicable
to any door gate. For sale by z. HYDE 4 CO.,
Feb 20, 1855. Corner Front and Broad Street.
Eastern times., 1856-03-27

The fame which follows true greatness. no
friend need hold up, aud mo enemy can keep
down. IN u ------ -------- -
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
Corns Ache =?
New Dress Good

WELL, you can find extra wide double soled calf
w boot that will be warm and easy for them, at
Dec II. 1855. J W. ROBERTS.
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
auTm-pu&S CIV
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY.
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S
Celebrated Female Pills.


Prepared from prescription Of Sir James Clarke, NJ d.
Physician Extraordinary the Queen. This invaluable
Medicine unfing in the of all those painful and
dangerous diseases incident to the female constitution.
1t moderaes all removes all distractions and
brings the monthly period with regularity These Pills
should be usedt two three weeks previous to connemen
they ry the constitution and lessen the suffering during
labor enabling the motherio perform her duties with safe
" to herselfand child.
These Pills should not be taken by females during the
FIRST THREE MONTHS of Pregnancy, as they are
sure bring Miscarriage, but at any other time
they safe.
In all cases of Nervous and Spinal Affections pain in the
Back and Limbs, Heaviness, Fatigue Slight EAeron
Papation of the Heart, Lowness Of Spirits Mysteries
Sick Headache, Whites and all the painful diseases
stoned by disorlered system, these Pills will effect
when all other have failed, and although powerful
remedy, DO not contain iron, calome anmony, any
other mineral.
Full directions accompanying each package. Price in
the United States and Canada, One Dollar.
Sole Agents for the United States and Canada,
l. C. BALDWIN * CO.,
Rochester N Y.
FUTILE MOSES, Auburn, n. Y, GENERAL AGENTS
n b. S1,00 ard postage stamps enclosed to any au
thorized gent will insure bottle ofthe Pills by return
mail.
For sale by 4. G. Page, Bath.
II. II. HAY, General Agent for the State. 1y37
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
one Price Cash system
Boys Boots.

A GOOD assortment of Boys and Youths double solet
"A thick boots, can be found at J. w. ROBERTS.
Dec. II, 1856.
Eastern times., 1856-03-27

STUDYING LATIN. The New Ira relates
story of a farmer whose son had for long
time been ostensibly studying Latin in pop
ular academy
The farmer not being perfectly satisfied
with the course and the conduct of the young
hopeful, recalled him from school, and placing
him by the side Of a cart one day, thus ad
dressed him
r'Now, Joseph, here is fork and there is
a heap of manure and a cart; what do you
call them in Latinp
Forkibus, cariibus ct manurbus,' said Jo-
seph,
Well, now, said the old man, 'if yon don't
take that forkibus pretty quickibus, and pitch
that manurbus into that cartibus, I'll break
your lazy babki6us.
Joseph weat 10 workibus forihwithibus
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
MARBLE WORKS.
W. N. TURNER,
Monuments, Grave stones,

TTAYING permanent located his establishment Arch
LII Street, opposite the Elliot House Block is now pre-
pared to furnish all descriptions of marble work, such a:
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
PORK,

Per Challenge from Baltimore
n < Bbls. Mess Pork;
~ For sale by MCCLELLAN, DENNIS X co.
Eastern times., 1856-03-27

ID ECEIvED this day, at the Granite Store, style
II NJ. DeLaiLes some beautiful patterns.
Jan. IA OWEN & co.
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
TFuSSeS and Shoulder Braces,
Toilet Articles
AND FANCY GOODS.

We have a very large assortment of Lyon S
Katharon. Perry's Hungarian Balm. Rosemary
and Castor Oil, Tonic Hair Oil, Genuine Bear $
OIL Barry's Tricopherous Eau Lustral, Rose
Hair Oil, Balm of Thousand Flowers for tie
complexion. German and French Cologne, In
bins Extracts-all kinds Harrison's Extracts
all kinds.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-12-18
Columbia Market.
DECEMBER l5.


Conon-At the date of our previous weekly re-
mort it will no doubt be recollected that we left
the market active and buoyaut, at prices varying
from 1OJ611Jc. During the whole of the week
lust terminated the same COOL feeling has prevail
ed and under the influence of an active demand
prices have been pressed up S@ic. on our last
quotations, bringing fair cotton up to llS, and
choice llsc. On Friday morning the news from
Liverpool to the Goth ult. by the Africa came to
hand, reporting the cotton market quiet, and
decline of Id on the low and middling qualities
Sales for the week only 40, 900 bales, OF winch
snecniators took 200, and exporters l, loO bales
These accounts had no material effect on our mar
ket. and up to the close of business on SATURDAY
evening the demand was good at the following
quotations, viz: Inferior 109@lOs; ordinary ioi
@101; Middling 11@1ls; good middlmg llf@
lis; fair 113@lls; and choice ll4c' lhe sales
of the week comprise 800 bales.
Bacon-The demand for this article is rather
anll. and consequently prices are shade lower
We now quote 8}@94 for shoulders; sides with
ribs 10: clear 10i (alO4; hams 113@123c.
Corn-The corn market has been quiet but
steady, during the whole of the past week at our
former quotations of S0@S5c per bushel.
PsaslThere is fair stock of peas on the mar
ket, and the demand is quiet but steady ut 55@
60c. per bushel.
Oats.-We have no change to notice in the price
of oats, and we therefore continue to quote 55@
Goo. per bushel.
Hour.-we have no material or quotable change
to notice in the -four market, and we therefore
continue to quote S63@S6s for common to good
brands; superfne 81; and extra family Hour S'3
@S7a per barrel.
Foddr.-The fodder market has been quiet but
steady during the whole of the past week, ana
consequently we continue to quote Sl4@Sl3c.per
100 lbs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-12-18

DY Virtue of Writs of FTeri Facids, to me direct
ID ed, will be sold between the legal hours oi
Sheriffs Sale, ON THE FIRST MONDAY IN
JANUARY next, at York Court House, the fol-
lowing property, viz
One negro woman named Philis, levied on as
property Of Thomas Miskelly, at the suit Of De-
Kalb Miskelly.
One tract of land whereon the defendant now
resides, levied as the property of Jacob Etters,
at the suit of Philip Etters and others.
Seven Negroes, viz: jess, Bob, Cinda, Esther,
Tilda, big Caesar, little Cesar, levied on as the
property of Joshua H. Walker, at the suit of B. T.
Wheeler and others.
One tract of land lying on Fishing Creek, boun-
ding on lands of Daniel Williams and others, to.
gether with the mill situated thereon; also the
house and lot at Rock Hill, formerly occupied by
the defendent as store, levied on as the proper
ty Of j. N. McElwee, Jr, at the suit Of A. G..
Steele and others.
One tract Of land whoreon the defendant now
resides, levied on as the property of Abner Ellis,
at the suit of H. R. Howser.
Two Negroes, George and Jim, levied on as the
property of Robert McLure, at suit of John
s. Moore & Sons. 4
One tract of land whereon the defendant now
resides, levied on as the property of j. H. Postel
at the suit Of Rev. o. d. Bdwell aud others; sold
at the risk Of W. G. Postell, the former purchas-
er.
One tract of land whereon the defendant now
resides, levied on rs the property of Alfred H.
SWEET, at the suit of Moffatt s. Wylie, ct. al. l
One tract of land, bounding on lands of Lewis
Bolin, Morgan Dover, Alexander Martin and 9th
ers, levied on as the property Of Wylie Griffin, at
the suit of J. F. Gilmore.
One tract of land whereon the defendant now
resides levied on as the property of VIM. Merritt,
at the suit of W. Z. White.
s. C. YOUNGBL0OD, s. Y.D.
Yorkville, December G, 1855.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-12-18
EBENEZER ACADEMY,

VNUE TRUSTEES of the Ebenczer Academy
Il situated at Ebenezerville, York District S. c.,
three miles from Rock Hill Depot, Charlotte and
South Car0lina-R Rail Road-aunounce to the pub
lie that it's exercises will be resumed on the End
MONDAY IN JANUARY NEXT, under the care
of JOHN r. SHURLEY. Mr.. Shurleys known
reputation rs teacher, precudes the necessity Of
our saying anything rs to his qualifications.
The Academy will be furnished with Philos
onhical and Chemical apparatus, Globes, Maps
and Charts, and every convenience necessary to
ad in imparting thoroughness of instruction.
Our Academy being located in beautiful and
healty section of country, where there are few
temptations to vice and extravaganza, we intend
to spare neither pains expense, to make it wor-
thy Of patronage Students will be prepared Ell
thcr for College or the common business of life.
Terms Of Tuition per Session Of Fire Monhs:
Languages md Mathematics, s,.......""...".Sl1 80
Philosophy, History. SC, c,..........."..... II 80
English Grammar and Geography, ......... 90
Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. .......... W
Students will be received at any time, and char
ged only from time of entrance, but no deduction
will be made for absence unless occasioned by
sickness.
Since it has been noised abroad that convenient
Boarding cannot be had, we beg leave to state
that no Student has ever been permitted to leave
for want of Board and that now, MS in days past,
boarding can be had in the best families at So 90
per month.
Students are charged 80 cents per term for fire.
wood.
Z. AVERY, President Of Board.
r. J. ADAMS, Sccretary
~ Chester Standard, Columbia Banner, Char
lotte Wing and Lancaster Ledger, will copy until
the first of January, and forward bills to the En-
quirer office.
Oct 16 AZ tlJ