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C~raigsville, s.. G.

WE understand there is q feron Yves.
Of Ne that We are closing our businyss. and
do not iatcnd to recruit again, we would say
and to our customers, IL is false. We have ma
liberal patronage, We will continue To sup
ply them la goods, as low as they can be
bought in the up country. We are truly
thsskful for past fayors and solicit a roniin-
uance Of the same.
H~onor.bright, and truth Sublime,
Fair play Is a jewel in our happy cline.
CRAIG g. TAYLOR.
Dec. -, 1856. 45-3t
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FIVE LIKELY NEGROES.

IN pursuance OF the will Of James r
Crockett decd. md under the order Of the
Ordinary. ] will sell at Lancaster C.. II.
on Saturday the 9th Dee. 1856, FIVE.
NEGROES, viz, Lizzie, aged 81 years,
cook and field hand, with her child about
2 years cd.
SAM, a likely boz about 10 years old.
ELIZA. very likely, 2 years old.
ALBERT, very likely, a
TERMS-i2 months, with E~nterest, note,
and two good securities.
X. \. CROCKETT. Exec'r.
Dee. u, SO. 44-2t p. y. 81 rs
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COTTON LAND FOR SALE

Df order Of the Court Of Common Pleas
ID for Lancaster District, ! vii! sell ol sale
DAY, in January next, before the Court
HOUSE, the tract Of land, Of which, John
n. SaDderson died seized and possessed
The land lies about two miles Southwest
OF L.ncssteryille, IL equal to Red River
Bottoms and will DO sold on q credit Of ore
aud two years. Hith interest from date Sc
cured By note with snrties aud a mortgage.
The trarl contains about 100 or ITO acres,
but q plat will Ice made and exhibited on the
day Of snie.
wM N. BARTON, Escheaiss.
p. s. ] will require 50 much cash rs will
paw AL cost.
December IL, 1885. 44--td
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Estate Notice.

Persons indebted to the Estate Of r. n.
Cureton are requested TO make immediate
payment against the first of October next,
as longer indulgence cannot be given. On
that day the Books, Notes md Accounts
will be given to an Attorney for collection.
We have been already sued on claims, and
we are compelled to raise the money TO
meet those demands.
Persons holding claim. against the said
deceased, are requested to present them
properly attested against the first day Of
December next, or this notice will be plead
cd in bar against all such claims.
J. +. CURETON, }
s.. b. MASSEY, A'"rS'
September ard, 1856. 29-tf.
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BOW Frs LAND FOR SALE,

Anderson Bowers, ct. al Partition real
Nathaniel bowers, ct. al. ) Bowers, deed.
Under the decree Of the Court of Equity
made in above case,Junc Term 1886. twill
sell At Lancaster G.. n. on the lst Monday
the 9th January 1857, the following Tracts
Of Land belonging to The Estate Of Edward
Bowers (dcc'd)
One i'':.ct in krrshaw District, on the
w.'ers of Beaver Creek known "a the Bal
lard tract. containing 2iS acres.
Onc tract also in Kersha" District, known
as tie Baily place containing 81 acres boun-
ded by lands of Estate, and land of James
Bowers and Others.
Also one other tract in Kcrshaw District.
known us the Fletcher tract, containing IL
acres, bounded by lands Of Estate Of T..
Bowers, and by lands Of s. II. Brewer and
Others.
Also one other tact Of lard in kershaw
District containing 100 acres, bounded by
land of Estate and BY land of John U. In
gram. These trrcts all adjoin and form one
body.
Also one other tract in Lancaster District
containing ll6t acres, known as the Turner
place. on waters Of Hanging Rock Creek,
bounded by lands Of Estate Evan Horton,
Mrs. Rutledge, A. Payne aud John Bailey.
Terms. a credit of one and two years with
interest from day of sale. bond with two
good suretirs and q mortgage.
JAMES II. WFTHERSPOON, G. L. l.. d.
Dec. Sd 42-5t Pr. Fee 1926
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.
Washington q. Connors1
Adm'r. II. s. Bailey. In Equity
VI. Lancaster.
Wm. e.. p,ilry. eft nj

WIZ Z. BhIey' CT. NJ.
Under the decree Of the Court Of Equity
in above case, | will sell at Lancaster G. II.
on Saturday the 25th Dec. 1856, the House
and Lot belonging to the Estate Of Robert
= Bailey decd, bounded by Broad street,
b. lot off X. Mag;ll, White street and lot
OF Dr, b. r. Jones. This is a ve,y desira.
bio House and Lot, pleasantly situated, in
cludes the store room Of DIR. Brummett and
the Printing Office, with all necessary out
buildings and a well Of water.
Terms, as much cash as will pay costs,
the balance n credit Of one year. bond with
W GOOD ~sureties with interest frcm day Of
sale and a mortgage.
JAMES II. wfrHERsPooN, C. Z. L. ID.
Dec. 3D. Aft. Pr. Fee $3.50
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Miscellaneous.
Dis AND
MUEES, AMI OTHER

PROPERTY, FOR SALE.
G. w. NJ. fa!brough,l Ia Equity Ian.
Y. j.. N. fafbTough, easter District.
Executor IF Bill to sci, rea!
Edward Yarbrough, and personal es.
Mary d. Yrrbrough,
and others.
Under the decree Of the Court Of Equity
made In above case, I will sell at the late
residence Of Edward Ynrbtough deceased,
on IL mile creek in Lancaster District, on
FRIDAY IN" 9th day Of January 1857 the
whole pcrscniI and Real Estate belonging
To the said Edward Y..rbrough deceased
Consisting of TWELVE valuable and like
" negroes, among the number, arc five fell
lows and boys, one n pretty good smitl, and
carpenter, women and girls. Four good
Mules. two Horses, about 20 head of cattle,
s''"r good hcrf) one yoke oxen, Hogs,
ti"a;., =" wagons, carriage. Buggy, house
hold and kirchcn furniture, about 500 bush
els Of cora, fodder, oats, some cotton in
seed, cotton seed, some bricks, and other
property.
Also, the plantation on both sides of II
mills creek, containing about 900 Acres,
c%ompoSed of three Tracts Chc Stenson,
Field and Delaney Wounded by Lands of
'''"'i. JOHN = IortcTslI n. ftOnc,
las. Il. curct"u and James Delaney. con-
t.iLin. some rich ard valuable bottoms for
'rnr,. AID somc choice upland for cotton
The l"tds my b? divided into 3 or 4
'ir TO-. -! s"!l ac""r.'inslr,. plais VII b.
.;rih,., & "i tin s.ul".
Fr.S>.-Hor IN persona! Estate, 4 credit
If al" weak. 'hr purchaser giving note with
two rood ,~n'rtics. with interest from day
"f -,i". For the Land n credit Of ], 2, and
5 lrars, nth interest annually. Bohd and
I" go"d ~.nriIics, aud II mortgage.
JAMES II WTrHERSPOON.
&. f. J.. ID.
Dec. ID. 1856. 4i--It.-P +. 81 90
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NEW FALL
BLANKS! BLANKs!!

WI wontd call the attention of members O
the bar and magistrates of this md the sur.
rounding Districts, TO our extensive assort-
ment of Blanks. We have now on hand
n fnl! supply printed in excellent style, aud
can fill Nil orders promptly at seventy-fve
cents per quire cash.
We are also prepared TO print Briefs at
short notice, in handsome style and as low
as the work can be done any where in the
State for r1sh.
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scheme.
Liz prizes amounting To SIUlUN

Crrui"a;"s ~ Pc tascS Of tn TicSr.a.
where III" "umhcrs end in /, ., 3, !. 3. d.
=. .. 30, To-, sold 4 tee following m.c,:
~ whole I,ckr's So u
10 Vial do 81 90
~ tl%artcf u" ID o.
IL viii b" perceived, o. this plaza, tina, for
GO the prrcha-c' HIS 4, Certificate of ten
tickets, when, il he bays tickets he wou'd
only get for tiRi sun six whol-s. Thus.
by hu! III. Certificates lac has four more
ch"rces t"l ..r."r pr,z-s-~iialvc and Quar-.
'cr packages i" ;r"pori,"n.
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THE FIRST, LAST AND ONLY
NOTICE.

4 ~ persons who kaow themselves TO be
N indebted to the Subscriber, TO ssve the
mortiGe alton Of beiag dunned. and the deep
humility Of havingit 20 do, viii please settle
forth Win and save cost M wcll az feelings.
p. T. HAMMOND.
Dee. ID <2-d
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hiGNIf WnNT SCHEME.
$1,000 Worth of Goods

l'NliNUNrED with the cares Of a LONG
IL AID CONSTANT business, and being de-.
,crninri Ia retire and close up my affairs,
wish to dispose OF my Stock. TO any
who may be- disposed T." enter inis n safe
ard profitable mercantile business in Ian.
custer not II more desirable opportunity
could he wished. My stock is perfectly
fresh. laid IN with great care but 4 few
months since in New York, and comprises
an assortment which never has, nor cannot
welt hr, exceeded in tins place. My terms
.'ii' To s.r!', HAT ] am sure, should there
be- " siacrr" csirc TO purchase, 4 trade will
be- effected.
sS~ CALL and See me by the 10th Jan.
uary.
J. ADAMS,
Dec. 10Th 1856. Aim.
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COTTON LAND FOR SALE.

u wii sell (on the premiscs) on Tuesday
the Oh Jan. 1857 my plantation on Camp
Creek. containing about TOO acres, bounded
by estate NJ. r. Fsaghp, WIN. Durcan,
ia. y. Thompson, and othefs.
This !, strictly
PRIME COTTON LAND,
and offered for ssls only beeau.e u Is too In.
convenient To M residence. and I haze plenty
OF land around me. Tbs iand may De srea-
ted for privately until day Of sale, but IL not
disposed Of. will DO sold positively on that
day. Long credit.
Dee. II, SO. N-u
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BONNETS, Ribbons, ~Jaconet, Swiss and
Lace Under Sleeves and Collars, Corded and
Hoop Skirts, X. X. Corsets, Ladies' Merino
Vests, Jaconet and Swiss Edginga and In
settings. A handsome assortment just re-
eeived at
HASSFLTINE g. CURETON'S.
October 9Th, 1855. 34.tf.
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NEGROES O SALE.

w. NJ. Connors In Equity Lapcas-
Va. ter.
WIN. G. Bailey, ct, al. y
Cuder the decree Of the Court IN above
ease, ] will sell ut Lancaster, C.. III. on
Saturday the 9Th December 1856. the fol-
lowing negroes belonging TO the Trus. Es-
tate Of Mrs. Emma Bailey, deceased, viz
Hannah, n ~good'sook about 20 years old.
Motley 4 likely house girl abont IL years
old.
TERMS.-A credit Of one year, the pur-
chaser giving bonds with two good securi-
ties, with interest from day Of sale, except
as much cash as will paw COST
JAMES II. WITHERSPOON.a
G. T.. I. ID.
Dec. ], 1865. p. q "a 10 42-4t
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a w arning.
Dec. i0ih 1856.

! inStinctively dislike to dun, especially
SO .Iublirly-no,hing but the nos: urgent
necessity could overcome my rcluctance.-
Such Necessity however, is upon me, and |
AN bound to spe'.k out, plainly and candid
iy. Money ! need, and money | am going
Ia T. we al all hazards.
-" Those concerned q won't say must,
but il they regard their true i~ntcrcst) will
certainly avail themselves Of this notice, to
conc mp and pay or make satisfactory terms;
If any should b, deceived, upon themselves
be the blame. | shall certainly plead this
notice i'll bar Of any complaints or rclcc.
tons. J. ADAMS.
Dee iC;E 1856. 43-tf
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GROCERIES,! GROCERIES,! !

TUST RECEIVED 4 LARGE SUPPLY OF
q Nackcral, No. !, . and 3, in bbls., and half
barrels, and Kits. English dairy aud pine apple
Cheese, Coffee, crushed and brown Sugars,
Rio and Java Coffee, n. o. Molasscs.
Macaroni, Currants, Raisins, Almonds Oran.
scs, Lemons Jellies, James Pickles, pie Fruits,
Soda and Boston Crackers, all OF which will be
sold extremely low for cash.
HASSELTINE & CCRETON.
Nov. 90, 1856. Aft
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LAND FOR SALE.

will sell my plantation where I reside,
two miles from Lancaster, containing ONE
HUNDRED AND FIFTY TWO ACRES
on a credit OF one, two OF three years.
VIM, MCMILLAN.
November, 10, 4O-6t
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JASPER COUNTY ACADEMY
LOTTERY.
g. Anthony OF lie ste te Of George
a SIS u

Remeu,b"r this Lottery lass Fifteen Thou
said Nimb,,s-i.ss Tran any Lottery in
the world ' t"cr. f,rr i, il ,ar nest Tor iu-
vestuinui. EVaIi,, c The Schri ~!
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HEALTH OR
CHOOSE BETWEEN II T.
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS

The blood furnishes the material of every
bone, muscle. gland and fibre in the human
frame. When pure, it secures health to
every organ when corrupt, it necessarily !
produces disease. HOLLOWAY'S PILLS
operate directly upon the clements Of the
stream Of life, neutralizing the principle Of
disease, and thus radically curing the mala-
dy, whether located in the nerves, the ston-
ach, the liver, the bowels, the muscles, the
skin, the brain, or any other part of the
system.
USED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD!
HoLLowAl's PILLS are equally eflicacious
in complaints common to the whole human
race, and in disorders peculiar to certain
climates and localities.
ALARMING DISORDERS.
Dyspepsia, and arrangement of the liver,
the source of infirmity aid suffering, and
the cause Of innumcrable deaths, yield to
these curatives, in all cases, however aggra-
waited. acting as a mild purgatiye, Alternative
! and tonic; they relieve the bowels, purify
the fluids, and inSigoratc the system and the
constition at the same time.
GENERAL WEAKNESS--NERVOUS
COMPLAINTS.
When all stimulants fail, the rcnOvatins
and bracing properties of these Pills give
frlnness to the shaking nerves and enfeebled
muscles Of the victim Of general debility.
DELICATE FEMALES.
All Irregularities and ailments incident to
the delicate and sensitive organs Of the sex
are removed or prevented by a few doses of
thcse mild, but infallibic alternatives. No
mother who regards her own or her chill
| Ir.pfs k,,ltb .kn,ll c. - k.,.. -. ....l
in her roach.
SCIENTIFIC ENDORSEMENTS.
The London Lancet" the London "Med-
ical Review" and the most eminent Of the
faculty ia Great Britain, France and Germa-
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ventor.
HolloWay's Pills are the best
remedy knoWn an the W0rM for
the 6uowing diseases.
Asthma DIarrhua
Bowel Complaints Dropsy
Coughs Debility
Colds Fever and ACNE
Chest Diseases Femal Complaints
Costiveness Dyspepsia
Headaches Indigestion
Influenza Stone and Gravel
inflammation Secondary symptoms
Inward Weakness Liver Complaints
l.Owness Of Spirits Venereal affections
Piles Worms, Of all kinds.
+*Sold at the Manufactures Of Profess
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and 244 Strand, London, by all respectable
Druggists and Dealers in Medicine through
out the United States and the civilized
world, in boxes ut IS cents, 92i cents, and
81 each.
GH~ There is a considerable saving BY
taking the larger sizes.
N. B-Directions for the guidance Of pa
tlents in every disorder are affixed to each
box.
Dec. 10Th 1856. 43-alt. ly.
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Law Notice.

Law Notice.
THE undersigned have formed partner.
ship for the practice Of Law in Lascaster
and the surrounding Districts.
All business entrusted to their care will
receive prompt attention.
DAWKINS g. WYLIE.
Taos. N. DAwKIss, Unionville, s. c,
JoHs ID. WYLIE, Old Ordinary's Office in
the Court House at Laneasterviile, s.. C..
Dec. 10th 1856, 43-fI.
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INTENSE EXCITEMENT !

Ten riiCCSANI COW HES ARE
wanted BY tue subscribe, nj his store in
Camden, for ,h,ct, tho highcs; ,ash price ;
will be paid. | will also parchase FoX's,
Raccoon's, .Mink's. MUSK CATS, Opossum's
and Otter skins. TEN d1iOUSANDl of
ssci' kind will be takeak
NAMES BAUM.
C.yldcn = G Dec ~. AZ. 8.
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Law Notice.


River Land for Sale.
offer for sale my Plantation, lying ON
the east bank Of the Catawba River, con-
tanning about
TWELVE HUNDRED ACRES,
adjoining the lands of John Foster, George
Nice. Witherspoon, and others. There are
about six hundred acres under fence, and In
q high state of cultivation ; the balssce Ia
woods- we'll timbered. These Lands 1 am
DETERMINED TO SELL, and they can
be treated for privately, until the fr.t Day
Of December next.
J e. CUREToN.
Augsst 9th, 1883. 25tf
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SINGULAR ATrNR-CosoSkk'sI Sorrr-Coroner Kee.
see held an inquest yesterday afternoon over the body
Of white female infant which had been found under
peculiar circumstance, In the custody Of two negro bows
Henry and Thomas, slaves Of VIM. Barrett As tho AZ
lair has created good deal Of "town talk" We subon
the Substance OF the testimony addueed before the Coro
ner.
H. w. Warrington. proprietor Of the boarding house
at the corner OF Main aud Ninth streets deposed thai
about Oct goth. gentleman, accompanied by a lady
applied at has establishment Tor board They were al.
mitted The gentleman gave his name as Mr. Tedman
representing the lady be his wiic They appeared 10
be IN indigent circumstances Mr. +. said that bas
ness would require hs Absence and he accordingly left
the house ON the following day. and has not made his
appearance since. Mrs T. wrote several letters to him
but did not receive reply either Her explanation
was, that Mr.. T. lived In the interior Of North Caro-
Una, where mail facilities limited. Mrs Allen
IRON ~ u, representing herself sister OF Mrs T.
ca.e To witness house, short time since and remained
win hai lady Ga the 2Ith Nov, Mrs. T. was taken
sick with parturiton and this child was born-Dr Rust
being the attending ply stefan. Witness understood that
tue aceouchmen was premature. The child died about
O'Clock on Saturday last Mrs T. desired that arrange.
ment' SHOULD be made Tor the burial OF the child She
had only s. which offered Mr. Belvin but he dc.
chncd to undertake il for that amount Witness having
already spent ESQ for Mrs. rs benefit did feel able TO
give At his suggestion the co,pse was pc.d
IN a candle box. aud delivered to n negro boy who had
been employed 10y Mrs. T. to bury it, She desired witness
To accompany the boy, but he refused the state of his
health would not Justify him in vcnturing out in the rain
Told her would be attended to- and that he would send
tusty boy to marx the grave that hereafter the body
could BE- removed, il she 20 desired
Andre" j. li~kins was next sworn, and stated that
he "a" the negro boys pass his door, the Arory
btigc-one OF them carrying box under his aru lie
accotci them aud demanded know what the box con-
tanned Arcr many cvasve answers the negroes finally
ackno~ lodged the truth, and stated that they we're pro
cecdng towards HOLLY wood Cemetery for the purpose of
buIying the child. Witness had the negroes arrested
and sent the corpse To the upper statou-housc
These were the material iicts elected by the inycs
CATION, and verdict rendered in accordance with
then to the effect that tho child had died from nat.
ntal causes. "l How great a smoke little fire kin.
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