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.lR ,4i4lAN A<Il AttD Or ~
& H-< G,D e. EzsaA- yss.a5. :.
FipeJe welry, ,SHverware Vest nd Fob G Chains,
(ilId. Srvsfl and Steel SVectaeles, tagethvr
w4th tFeliassortmenf OF J.adiesl aJewelry, Of
the b,sstsstsle and finisb--al aof which viii be
solttat lli4tp Retail Pricessoo olRas 9 yd bsgasg
glIaStag Just Te7lsHisbed has stock from one
nt tiIea best IewHlny lEsla blisbments in l;bia-
dolphin, be feelsye6nfdent thalaAeican please
all1who INA give hilna call Bbotliin regard TO
quality n HdprlGedW eds 1sbgu ssma9sd .panyd
,sEga56LOCks5s Watches and 1ewelrya ca ro-
fully REPAIRED, and all warranteds 10 give
saiIsfleiion.tJ g1iauOo sd 10 fIsq yns o. ines
~ he keeps, aIs6j on hand an assosuaentvof
HDfas ss, ChemicaIsand HIeii.-
cines. .otf-Tgasl
3 p. MANSFfELD, smYrna, Del.
-sse5h3l66 ,Ti'ata baF flSfEsi4 ,ess,fa1S1ffW
..-E.AlSlaI III gd -szaaA -zl4 nj MnI1 N haa1d
a's,s ass.ss . artnerstii - I,sisI Ss \
TIE undersigned, Late of the .Firm,of Jno.s
Msiskvnueuy ytSst Co, ,shase this day aassocia-
tea taenseIncs togetler for the transaetiou Of a.
tieucfat Eqnmissaua and q 0sXifolesdeoi jsb,l
Cheese aud Provision business, under the fiein
of Murphy a. Koons, at No. AZ North Wharyes,
between Arcli aud Rae estfeet sPhihdeipha.9
49, .l.sl5s1 : gwfLLfAB Nc RpH 8
49, 49, 80 ..s " nss p. sRED, s.. ~ Z, -
NphiiadsIl Jil Jgil j, 1856 4l3l1 o-ta ~ q 2 Z.
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as these, there is no remedy but Prohibition.-
Many temperate and honorable men djsarprove
OF a prohibitory liquor law, because thew con.
! clude that 1t Is an Infringement on their rights
rs freemen; but should they not be Willing ia
concede something for the welfare Of those who
must look to them for protectiun--the women
and children Of our land
Could such opposers Of the law but under
stand the misery endured by the families of in
eOfIates' they certainly would oppose no louger.
but unite with its friends in enforcno il NJ
profess to " legislate for the greatest good to
'he greatest number;" why is it. then, they do
do not like this law True, the law NAV. in
some Instances, be evaded, but that does not
prove That 1t Is not good one. There are nor.
sons calculated to violate or evade anv law
u Is unlawful to steal but our jails are often
the abode of thieves.
Let Prohibition become general in the States.
ahd large majority would receive benefit
We lnay not see all the good effects immedi.
ateiy' Tut there would be gradual improve
meat IN the manuars, morals and social condi..
ton OF the people. Children would not then
be taught by the example and precepts of their
ta'hers' to drink the Intoxicating draught; wo-
men, whose spirits have been depressed by the
unkndness of drunken husbands, mirht arain
hit up their heads, and, instead of a sorrowfu,
c"untenance, wear smiling one if, indeed.
Mtemperance has not destroyed ali affection for
such beings
All would be bcnelitted-the rich as well as
Ihe Poor-lor the vice prevails amongst all
classes. Men who are bound with the Chains
ii slaV'sh appetite. should not boast their indie
oend'ncc. Let them throw aside the sbockIes
l'ch oIAd them, and resolve to be free. Let
he friends OF Temperance do their duty and
he cause must prevail LET
LATTE Greek Landing.
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=. T. Written Fr.7 .Jor he Smyrna Times.
Ro HIBITI0,N. o'1 /.
BY 4 WOMAN.

E'' ''f t'---1.i# NJ 3. q a-nstl..-.tt
Some people think that woman is out of, her
sphere when she presumes TO say ANYTHING ON
political subjects but, surely, Temperance is
subjectIn which some women are enrced 10
feel deep concern COW ia sa'F H..5..t,.,.,
Durlng the session of our Legislature, last
winter, the Temperance partywns ridiculed for
sending g'lntPetitions signed by wome n and chill
dren'a%Onee ofathe county papers, by wav of
contempt, ,elassed women, children and neoroes
together, as signers to those petitions. The
Edltor must have forgotten his motber when he
wrote or admitted that articlessor he would
haVe,had lmorcsrespect for women.le
oSupposIngw Women and minors did sign the
petitions fora ProhibtoEy Liquor Law, should
not the welfare OF the helpless he regarded
wlfenalswsiarel being enacted g. They are the
sntiererso may they not ask reliefl Perhaps
some otiihsse petitioners had suffered by the
neglect or misconduct of drunken relatives
Ashenlaitather, a husband, a. son, or q brother
seemsto bepiuDdaBger ofofilliDg a,drunkard,s
grave eisnothingreasonable, that a dauah-
ters wife, mother orNastersi will not do TO saw
him.gnlkind forbearancedspdi earnest entreaty
may possibly reoiaintsome Is but there are Others
who will not be persuaded-who are COMPLETE
lyuebsiaysd. ia1dvwhoq appsqrDi Dio4hays lost ali
coparohiotlthesr sppesitss.d They cannot if
tAeyhmenlds breaksbe forseaf habit. ,Fopsuch,
'0E-esSoosss 10 EIsEo lid 1sg Tg .ss % sbasya
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% g -.O(!etialnaL aL,.S ,-.ASrtlllrs.
Written for he Smyrnu Times.
lsaiW I'M T ER. ~ -'..-.'-
% ssBY, EXPONENT.

-'-- Hs''osi - as'Bfr EXPONENT. sa ,a.Ie ~ .s..
80" eh - s9aina ~ lbal ba'ate =, n ..y
2 Pleased Ina We 4, in the cheerful morn of life
When narsediby careless solitude hved,.-..,.
an ana sung OF Nature with unceaslngs joy,,yq "a
Pleased have l.. .wawlered through yonr roi,gb
1donaihy 'l19Aa .lNi --- IefiiA !" Eos 'aroa8aaS
rtoda the pure virgin shows 10 yself as iD,,re. 81
Heard the wind rodr and the big torrents horst.
pt seen the big ferineiiting tempest brewed $50
ln the grim evening sky.'rS gifBw ofnusisa,5 e.
80, sJ,',. ,. = 95sis : a'@ 1oso - I1omson. sd
Most persons look ,npop Winter als the dreaty
seaseasof the year.guThey ses beauty. in il the
ysrdantIspring, the iflowery Summer. and the
fruitful Ausuihn; but SHRINK from the appr0ach
Of " inter icy chariot as,trom monster alto
geiher hideoass aud uninFilinQ;., but for nae
"mterhas1ts beaoiiesand charms, lilss glories
and attractions, common 10 no othefoseason of
the yearsEa % Oi blna 4 ruIvssr h,.v.s1 -
u ioseto wahdef0 eriheH enaneadowsSin o
DIDO ,hioHgnirqg
Smyrna times., 1856-01-30

"WHAr a NEGRO DoxE-Dayy Crockett
was great hunter, but there are other ur,nl
hunters who have performed wonderful deeds
ana Killed great quantities OF vermlnts. There
ilVeS darkey over IN pendlclon, the servant
ol WIN. Anderson, Esq, who certainly dcser-
yes large picture in the next years Crockett
Almanac. -
=, pack OF dogs had chased a large wolfun-
III thry got nam INTO fence corner, when he
o'' 100" MS stand and made desperate fight
ne doss were kept at bay for some lnne.-
od"ioo coming up and observing how the game
s'ood' soon determined upon his plan Of one-
ratioh. lie crossed the fence. getting behind
'He wolh caught hold OF one of his leps and
Puiled II through crack. Holding on to thnt
leS WIN one hand, he with the other drew the
otheF leg through, being careful to have rail
oetWeeh them. He then took u string from
hls. pocket and tied the woll's legs tightly 10.
gether,l In the meantime the light between
the wolf and dogs WIS kept up. After seeing
lnat an Was secure .Sambo started la great
haste ior the house.. Upon meeting one OF his
young masters he told him what had hapuen-
ed aud upon beng asked why he did not klll
Inc VOL, ne SAID ne was to smart tor dat. for
ne knowed dat black folks no good witness, and
ne want white man TO see hum kill de wolf
30 he could GIT de bounty for his scalp He
vent back with his master and KILLED The wolf
outright. .....
But he was engaged in another remaksble
exploit While huntiGg IN the mountains, he
wounded large buck, which becoming furious,
made an attack upon him, when Sambo caught
nun m5hrnlys by the antlers, threw hun upon his
sheeldeEso and carried hun tosa house, where
he had has throat cut We think that this was
abontes summary a mode of dsposing of an
enemy as we ever heard OF, If anybody can
beat our Samho IN. the wolf and buck line, we
should hike hear 4rom them.' ''s1,sah WsF
Smyrna times., 1856-01-30
WANTED
TRIM vi ] NC s.

Lace G)ols and Variety. Store.
EUSr received "a new and fresh stock of
Spring Goods, such as plaid anG bleached
AIuslins; kid, silks, IisIe-thread atd cotton
Gloves, Cambrics, Swiss, Jaconett,2whiteI and
colored DriIlngs, I.acesf Collars, ,sSpensefs.
Underseeves, plain and work ed la ndkerchiefsy
stamped Collars and Strips; a good assortment
OF Hosiery, Work Baskets, Ind 5TTibIs Ink.
Paper, Pins, NEEDLES, Buttons, &C., ,stec; also,
Ribbons and Millinery Goods a few pieces OF
neat style Calicoes and Ginghamss Also. a
good assortment. lof; Conieetiorlaries, and every
other article usually keptin'a ~ W asd8-H II
Trim ming and Variety Store.
All Of which viii be offered at very small
profits to any and all who Will favor the sob
scrbcr with a call, feeling nc0nfident she can
Scll cheap as the cheapestue ,.f..r ed, 60.
Come and see before you buy. !. - !.
-' MARY A. ROBERTS, " 81
s'' Commerce. ST., below Main, Smyrna, Del.
'JnIO, IS55gIy DOSE To 10 Io0T adl g
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ibTmi LATE INDIAN MASSACRE IN FLoRTpA.--.
The ames 'ofthe tour men belonging to Lieut..
Hartsuff's psrty who were killed by the IndI.
ans, nnear Fort Myers, on the Goth nit. are
HorthY Foster, Cnrran and lMurtaugh. Their
bodlesIwere ifonnaa horribly mutiIatedsoaLieu.
tenant liartsutfs s wounds ares liea ling, but ahe
sall still renaIns unextreated.
-sta"A hhhlis1aA --1-slsis.- s14aailAL 9aT 10
a0tyT 'eAfa ssa, ,nasss, fsaitl "a slave on the ap-
pedfafiee 0fisnow ssit am rain.
ing, e5ttohgslHbpasl ,aggN7adI0 h,la hBm I'd
f0'iiian ynd q Il ysw Jasias 9h'r "ssnrodss
.9niaHag ali Yan ssoi1Dq4 sdI
Smyrna times., 1856-01-30

THE LADIES AND LEAP YEAR.-The Sprino-
field (Nass.) Republican states that d barty or
Twenty-Five tddies and gentlemen from Rtok-
vllle' Coin, visited that city on Friday, m The
capacity OF a slelghingz party, dining and tskmr
supper at the Massasoit House, and visiting
the armory and other of the prominent features
of Springiied The ladies actedlas ;ss,.1r,
for the gentlemen. ordering the meals, nsy,r,,
the bills and furnishing the comfortsof the tr,o
generally, We shall hope to record mani
fruits Of leap year galantry among our mari.
rneniai iaianhonncements before the wear is nysr -
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Forget Thee!

Written for The Smyrna Times.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-30

taf.r
Forget thee when the cveninu-star la q
s1o Forgets its radiant hue; .,.... g.. 80.
'3 Or, when the other stars of night ,..a ,
Forget their glory too - o1r lJ.r.
" Forget thee !awhenithe sun forgets ,a,
ITO spread his glorious rays, a.s. ..a,
0r when the gentle moon forgets
.nois 10 Come that we may gaze! .-'''. ~.
=. 7, Forget theef when woman leaves I'D ..
lar Her fond and holy trust, 'a} 'fi' a.
iDoorswhen this form, SO full of life, =
nt. Z Lies mouldering in the dust ..8 ~.
ioi ,S1Ijeaa3 HHo I.ad3 ssa a-e ag.,.. . -
.ovEorset tbess,yes when God forgets -.
To visit mourners' shrines, i, 80,
Or when He-casts aside their hearts
I, For wealth and low designs! tf :
" tt' tf1"t0 eSAiEH ll-.' 8 = 80 . .. g.. #..
''s Forget theet'yes, when false words flow i.
',@. From out those lips Of thine, 20 bneI1i .
.,sor when find thee triding with .i'..I ,' e
10 rslThIs fond, true heart of mine. - ~,' y
7Smurhu, iDeEua sHa baaifH ,s.. ..,..',..
~
Smyrna times., 1856-01-30

X 01EnAa rnrnselling wretch oin Rochester H..
been .haed $50, for getting two bows drnnL s's
The latter were only ten years of are 49, SB
seller Of this day, void sefio rn1n II a, &c
he had alehdfee. y'suo1amBa sIa siaiaW stdSi"
4'"' a'o' @nasqoioa II bsaioi vltaseoaj, s,s
Ggoi
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q 6olte Qofms,
Written .torthe Smyrna Times.
eukksG .-.s. -..... .... -. ia.
MY Sis Err.
~ ..} q
By WINNIE Il. HOWARD. Il

By WINNIE q. HOWARD. s.a. .f
They told me she was beautiful, ....
That on her youthful brow
No footprint of detucing Care
Had tracked its pure, soft snow. s E
lhey SAID that though her dark, blue eve
Was beautifully bright,
1t lacked the dewy sotness of .....r,
Affections holy light. .5 aas 81 4ss'
She was my own twin sister-vears
rs Had flown since we had met III
Thought of our sad, parting hour, .s
/ Oar tears and fond regret. e
thought of her as we had roamed
Together by the brook, ......
But now they told me she had changed
In voice, aud heart, and look.
Then all my yearning feelings back
3" Into my heart | cOuched,
= ana forced back tear-drops from my eyes
That tondly would have gushed- ~
And sat with face as cold and proud,
As though no love had stirred
The heart that underneath that calm
Was tiutt'rng like bird.
She came--a little creature of il. -......
Surprising light and grace
She came--but, ah no coldness lurked
sealn that sweet, sunny face.
"A Almomenl. and she stood with her
Soft hands together prest; p.
Ano'her-and the bright, young head =
Was nesting in my breast.
"My sister," How her loving tones
lhrIlied through my trembling frame,
AND now the tears so long peut up
a In rushing torrents came. e.
cIasped her warmly in my arms -
Foyed with her silken hair. +.
And Blessed the face uplurncd to mine
30 pure, aud bright, and fair.
And now She gldcs about our house
A shining, warming beam,
HhIie eniranced with her sweet ways
OF Heavens bright angels dream. ..
md well | know that She c.iruot '"r.a
With US always abide, ..-'' 4
or even now manly voice ~
aWoos Nelly from my side. -.....
But while watch the warm, bright blush
Enklndling OH her cheek,
cannot 10 the gentle girl '-'"sF HrI
My selfish feefinlTs soeak ata -
For even new the slender hands
Are twiniug with my own. .as =.
Ard kisses pressed before she speeds
70 list 10 Loves dear tone. ' n
jan. 1866. ..r
-ts+o -~-~-7- -4----.s.. =. d.,
Smyrna times., 1856-01-30

SOME PUMPKINs.-A Mr. Loomegootsl lRoo,
River, Minnesota, raise last Summer. seven,,,
pump pkins--a4full cart. load--from one seed -
he also raised from seventy Iysacres, foar tho,,.
sand bushels of ornsoWeo othink, there is mo-.
sang q MS la'p waqtlngl corn bread and
pumpkin pies, this WInter. tS-4 ''asv a'd5Sf sk'S
Smyrna times., 1856-01-30

How They VOTE FOR SPEAKER. Wasb
ing'on correspondent of the Albany .Eovr,,,,y
mus describes the process A denutv clor,
+. rises ana slowly and distinctly pronounces the
,"h uaiue "I each member, Mr.. William All.
| kehi " MI Charles J. Albright" reDeatino i
three times if there is no response and sp on
IN alphabetIcal order through tho two hundred
ana thlrty-tour. As his name is c,llea tha
member answers aloud g Banks," or :. Ricbard.
sun or whoever he votes for If he has
any explanation or remark to make in reter-
cnce to his vote, he makes it at the sarne t,n}c p
Ai'er The roll has been gone through with
'hoSe VIVA were absent or dad not vote wbeu
'"e'r names was called (theIe are always ten
VI d ""%eh sucl) rise and request their votes
!" hc recorded, which is accordingly done
second deputy has kept tally on printed Hst
"n'cn ne now passes over to the one which
calieu the roll lie reads "Those who voted
lor All. Richardson are Messrs. .--.-''
Me.' ahd 50 on with reference to the others y
ms rccapltulaton {. cupics sever or eirEt
minutes calling the roll about twenty. las,
Opportunity is now offered for any absentee IN
record his vote. Finally, a third denu,y. win,
mas oeen counting up, hands the result in ff,-
urgs @ 70 the clerk, which he announces. F" Ranks
l03, Richardson 67,'' &C. An idea NAV bs
formed from this how tedious the orocsss is
Dix caIllngs ,of the rot, ,withoutl any debate.
occupy us much time as is usually spent,in. a
daily session. - f9'''S ~
g g.. Do. g..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-01-09
L 0 S /

ON the Road between Edseficld Village and my
" house on Saluda River. on Tuesday last Il
small POCKET DIARY, with m"m"ranhum "I
weather, &C., and containing about One llundrs'!
Dollars in Bank Bills.
A liberal reward will be paid for tho delivery Of
the same TO me, or to Mr.. W. ?. Butler. at Edge
field Village. \. l.. DEAftlNGi.
.Julv 10 If 9G
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-01-09
Caution TO all,
DRUGS, MEDICINES, &c,

DRUGS, MEDICINES, &c.
nRs. A. @. Ct. J.TEAGuE,r respect
~ fully inform their friends and patrons that
they have just received their FRESH Stock Of
Pure and Genuine Drugs, sc.
And will be pleased to wait upon all who may favor
them with their patronage
Space will not allow us to give Catalogue in lh:s
place Of our Stock of Drugs. Medicines. DE. Snf-
fee it to say, we have the FULT.ES and
MOST COMPLETE Stock ever
offered in this place.
Edgefeld c. FL, May 90 If 10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-01-09
ECONOMY is Wealth 20

GOOD clean Rags of every description will be
VI purchased at the " Advertiser Office" Price,
21 cts per pound. Now, here's chance for almos.
every body, and old bachelors too to make money.
April IS If ii
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-01-09
Notice.

A IT. those indebted To me as Agent for John
"A, Lyon will please call and settle their Notes
AMI Accounts ~ longer indusencn cannot be given
Also. tl,'@r indebted TO myself, as am obliged
to Iiavr uioG"; !" pay my debts. d. c. BRYAN.
No" - lot 4G
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-01-09
F1avoring Extrcts
Hides Hides {!

TIIE Subscriber wishes to buy 2;QAO good.
J. Dry Hides. r. II. SULLIVAN.
December S If ''*!.' ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-01-09
W0t1cc Esiis !

4 S The Estate of Thomas Morris, decd. will
~ prove iu<olrrnt. hereby give notice that &
final settlement will he made said Estate the
third Monday in .!aruary nrxt lS5fl in the Or,li-
nary's Office, #t El@r'ril c. II. Those indebted
will please make %lyln.nt and t"sc having demands
will present ;hrln b. the above 'inc nr they will BE-
prrcluic II. W. Larry. Ahm'or.
Nov ~ :, Is
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-01-09
Carpenters Sheet System
Lightning Conductors.

Lightning Conductors
TNIIOSE of our citizens who desire to protect
J. their houses barns, &c. from lightning, w";r'l
do we'll to Try OTIS IMPROVED PATEN1
LIGHTNING CONDUCTORS. By application
to the subscriber, Agent at this place. they r;I r"
cure these rods and i'll necessary fixtures. anh,
what is more, have them well pat up, all at NADER
ate charges These Conductors h:Ivc been placed
over the Court House AMI Jail by the Commission
ers Of Public Buildings. They arc the best. decided
ly, yetinvcntcd.
SIS. BOYCE, AGENT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-01-09
FOR THELADIEs!

WE have on hand great variety Of Cologncs,
w Handkerchief Extracts, Toilet Powders and
IN assortment Of Fancy and Toilet Soaps;;
Pomades, Pure Bears Oil, Hair Tonics; Resfora-
tires and Hair Dye;
Preston Salts and Aromatic Vinegar; T. At
Cream Of Beauty, Carna,ion Rouge, Hai, De
patory, &c., to all Of which the attention of the
Ladies is respectfully invited. For sale BY ,'d:
4. G. & j. TEAGUE, Druggists.
May % If ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-01-09
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFTELD DISTRICT
IN EQUTTF

Martha Ann Magruda, ..a...-,-.
Elenor Thurmond and others.
TT appearing to the, Commissioner that George
i Thurlnond, one Of the Defendants in this case
reside beyond the limits Of this State, On motion Of
Mr. Landrum, Solicitor, it s Ordered that The said
George Thumond, 10 plead, answ<f7pf demur to,
the allegations of this Bill, within three months from
the date of this publication, or judgment pro eoa..
tesso will be entered against him. Xxx
A. SlMklNS, c..E. Ed,
Oct 81, 1855. 3m 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-01-09
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
nv Ordinary
Joseph Parkman Applicant,

Joseph Purkman, Applicant, ''.s =
- - ,' Ds. - .-l .ii =
John Parkman and others, Def't,. =
TT appearing to my satisfaction that Harriet Dav.
j. NIelia Parkmnn and Marion Parkman, reside
without the limits of the State, 1t is therefore or
dered, Tha. they appear and object to the division
or sale of the real estate Of Mark Parkman Decd,
on or before the 10th day Of January next 1856, or
their consent to tho same will be entered Of record
of Oct. 1855. H. I. WRIGHT; e. D.
Ordinary's Office, Oct 10 3m 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-01-09
Notice.

A Ii. Persons having demands against the Estate
n Of B. r. Addison, decd, are requested 10
present them properly atcsted to the undersigned,
to whom also those indebted to tue Estate are re-
qured to make prompt payment.
- G. B. PENN,
Adm'or with the Will annexed.
May # IL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-01-09
Fall Trade, 1866 !

Fall Trade, 1866 I!
GRAY BROTHERS
AUGUSTA, CA,
DEG to inform their friends and the public, that
ID they continue the DRY GOODS business in
all its branches, at their old stand,
800 BROAD STREET,
Where they are now receiving Il full and complete
assortment of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Purchased from the most eminent Importers and
Dealers, on such terms as will warrant US in guar
anteeing those who may favor us with their rac rs
good Goods, at fair prices, us can be obtained in
Georgia or South Carolina.
Among our assortment will be found the richest
DRESS GOODS
OF THE SEASON, SUCH AS
Elegant Mor antique Graduated SILKS:
Satin, Striped and Plaid Moir 'Antique SILKS;
Splendid Satin Plaid SILKS, new styles
Plaid Chene SILKS, elegant new styles
Low priced coored SILKS, of every descriptions;
Black SILKS, in all widths very cheap;
Bischof IS Red Letter blk SILK, best imported
French l[ERINOS, all colors. very low priced:
English CASHAlERES, C0BURGS, PAU
METTOS;
French Muslin DELAINE.S solid colors:
Figured Muslin DELAINES and CASH
MERES, very cheap:
ROMBAZINES, Lupin's best make, full assnrt-
Black ALPACCAS, very ch mp. some extra fine;
do CHALLYS and DELAINES;
DO POPLINS and Watcred SILKS;
CLOAKS Of the very newest and most elegant
designs, in Cloth, Velvet and Mor 'Antiquc,
from the most popular Emporiums Of y. Y.
Embroidered and plain Grape SHA WIS.
Long and Square Woolen SHAVLS;
Extra fine and large BLANKETS;
Low priced fine do
Negro BLANKETS and KERSEIS. of SUI
perior quaty, and exceedingly lnw priced
OSNABURGSa and STRIPES, factory prices
Bleachcd HOMESP UNS, of the b st water and
wretwist factories
Sea Island Brown HOMESP UNS;
HOSIERY of every description, for Ladies'
Gents. Youths and Misses;
EMBROIDERIES. Of the finest kind;
Fine White FLANNELS, from low priced TO
HEAVY ali wool Red FLANNELs. cheap;
Kentucky JEANS and SATINE1iS;
Fine French CASSIMERES;
CALICOES. GINGHAMS and CHECKS;
Damask NAPKINS and TOWELS;
Superior 1914 Double DAMASK;
Heavy Sd White and Brown DAMASf, Sc.
With full and complete assortment Of all Goods
usually kept in Dry Goods Houses, to which we
would respectfully invite tho attention Of the public
GRAY BROTHERS.
Aunusta Oct IF rs
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-04

FEEDINe TINE In England the
hour of dinner indicates precisely the
rank. The Queen dimes at S o'clock,
p. NJ, the ordinary country gentleman
at six the professional people and rich
er classes of merchants and manufac
turers at 4 or 5; the shopkcepers at 2
or 3 clerks at working men at II.
AS man rises in social Importance, his
dinner hour advances. Some men of
humble origin aud great luck have eaten
their way from plebeian twelve all down
the hours of the afternoon and ended
a glorious career by solemnly dining
with royalty at eight splendid reward
for the labors of lifetime.