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Sherif,s Sales.

PY virtue of sundry Writs of Ficra Facias
- to me directed, will sell Mt Abbeville
Court House, on the first Monday and Tuesday
in August next, within the legal hours of sale,
the following property, to wit:
800 Acres of Land, more or less, bounded by
DR. DR.: Wrp. Tenant, Maj A. Burt and: others, as
the Proopertyof s. l. Deveaux,s x,snds Jno. r.
EGoodwiirands others, y ~
l25 Acres, more Or less. bounded by J. W.
Fooshe, Patrick, 1Iefferffari andsothers, as the
property Of Ball Sanders ads. Dan'l Rudd
60 Acres more or less, bounded by Peter
Guinebeau, J. p GraYes and Others, as the
property of B. Z. Gilbert, ads. j. W. Lesley,
Ex'or, and others.
300 Acres, more or less, bounded by Thos.
tPettigru, Sanders Walker and others, ds the
and others. O''''' ~
Also at Greenwood on Tuesday after Sale.
DAY, Cow and Calf Heifers, Sow apdPigs,
Iabieaal0 Chairs, Clock, Looking Glass.
Clothes Press, Cupboard, Safe, DC, ds the
property Of Jno, Logue, ada. Clifford Wahel
TERAs CASH.
7, R. COCHRAN, s. AID.
Sheriff. Office, July II, 1866, il.tsd
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Mr.. Buchanan and Slavery.

Under this head we have observed, with
great satisfaction, in several recent issues of
the Charleston Mercury, as many very able
and successful articles in vindication of Mr.
Buchanan, the Democratic candidate for
the Presidency, from the charge of Free
soll'sm. The Mercury was perhaps the
ficrccst, and certainly the ablest, oppo-
nent of the Convention party in this
State, but was about the first to en-
dorsc the nominees of the Cincinnati Con
vention. If there was any doubt at all
that Soutl Ca Dina wtu'd vote
for Buchanan, the labors Of this able and
highly influential journal would be espec-
ally valued by the friends Of the nominees;
and even as it is, we are grati6cd to see it
entering SO jealousy into the canvass. We
shall expect it, after Buchanan shall have
given us (as we have no doubt he willy an
other Pierce administration, togo in equal
ly Jealous for representation in the nert
National Convention, which is to meet in
SHHilcStOn i'll lSOU.
We intended to have republishcd the
entire series Of the Mercury's articles, but
as our space usually devoted to politics is
pretty well taken up, we only present the
summing up. with which they close. It
is as follows:- $.g,
In 1855, Mr.. Buchanan advocated and
voted for bill to prevent the. transmission
Of incendiary publications through the mails.
:. lie advocated and voted for tie admission
Of Arkansas. So
He opposed and denounced petitions for
the abolition Of slavery in the District Of
Columbia. .s.4.
In 1887, he voted for Mr.. Calhoun's res
olutions, which embraced complete, con-
elusive and direct assertion of the constitu-
,tlonalrights of the States, of slavery, and
of the obligations of Congress to 'strength-
enEandSs dSsnphold" the institutions of the
South. S "'
InNl 83853o, lie voted constantly with
fMr,i Calhoun,in laying Abolition petitions
upon the table
In 1916, he advocated and voted for the
Annexation Of Texas.
In ls47, he sustained the Clayton Com
promisess s&
In 1850, lieurged the faithful execution
OF the Fugitive Slave Law upon the people
of the NORTH, ,andaepenly renonstrated n
gainst tho State Of Pennsylvania denying
to the Federal authorities the use Of her
prisons for the detention Of fugitive slaves.
In Iss4she advocated the acquisition Of
| O""H' p, d. .Hs- t .r.. o. .
In 1855, he sustains the repeal of the
Missouri Compounds line and the Nebtas.
bill. - ~, ID. -. ~ ss
y Onall occasons. aud under all circum.
stances, in the face Of opposition in his own
State, and among his own people, during q
career OF thirty-six years, in Congress, in the
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Election Notice.

(I>NIRACT from "Reports and Resolutions
- "i the General Assembly Of the State of
south Carolina, passed at the annual session Of
Resolved. Tha. the elections to be holden on
on the second Monday and the day following
III October next for Scnntors and Representa-.
tIves III the State Legislature, shall be held At
the following places, and conducted b.; the fol.
lowing persons, to wit:
ABBEVILLE DISTRICT.
Court House John W. Lesly, James A. Nc
Cord, John 4. Hunter.
Robert Wilson, '''
Callal,ans: James NJ. Carwile, BAIL Call
iahnin. j.. Ramsey Black.
LowndcsvIle: T. T. Cunningham Jome.
Clark. William Giles.
calhoun's Mills: D. n. Rodgers, NJ. o. Tall
Bra.lley,s: David McClane, A. T. Widemsn..
a. J. Weed
whit White II1ll; Gen. p. II. Bradley, CIV.
Greenwood: DR. s.. V. Cain, james Creewelf:.
Albert Funk,
Woodyille: r. r. Talbcrt, Jol,nson, Sale.
Peter McKclnr.
Dcndfall: Augustus Cobb, Robert Jones.
Scuflctown William Maddox NooA, q.
Reeves, Benjamin NJ. Latin,er -
Tribble's store: F. Tribe, Robert; Stuekey;:.
T. b. Milford. ;. ',r..,'!''
smithviile: silas Ray, Thomas RILEY, All.
Morton. 't'.5'T. z. -, :
Fraziersville ). ". Frazier, Leroy sPurds;.
Enoch Nelson. ~. E:slF''
stoney Point: wm. d. Calhoun, THOMAS.
Stacy, Alexander Fl. King. t.4GT
Moseleys: James C. Willard Geo. .Iss,Pat.
terson, William Trewitt
Cothra9's: James II. Wideman, John Chilee.
Capt Robert Lites.
Due West Corner james r McClinton
William Norton, Robert ". IIadden.
=, Cokes6ury,: Geo. A. Allen, F..:A. connor.
Mosely. :. - .
Bordeaux: Alexander Laraiaorc, w. A. Cross
zier. Andrew Guillebcaii. * -. " r<:.:
Long Cane Mills: j. n. Cochran, T. J. Hob.
crts, Geo. Nichols
lit James Plain. 81 ~ ~
ponaldsstore:cJ FssDouald, J. N. searight,
II. BrownIee. -
Ninoty.six depot: 2R.SR. ,Goldiue.,w D.
Meriwether, Tlomns Nichols. 3:I'p.
One State fscnStor and five representatives
to be elected The election to Be Held at sacI
precinct for twoidnys; the, manngers TO meet
ut the Court House on WednesdnS. CONT ths,
votes, and declare tho .slestioas :
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Head Quarters,
9th Regiment, S. G. Militia.

'"y Id, lc0O
ORDER No
E>llE following Companies will Parade for
l. Drill and Review, at their Respective
Parade Grounds, and each Drill 70 SERVE As n
Regular muster day, viz:
Capt. Cochrans Company at Buck Stand, Tues
day, July -.
Capt. Eobinson's Company at due West, Wed
ncsdav, July 23.
Capt; ;;. Hr0oks Company at lIog~ki", Thursday,
Capt. Bigby's Company near Donaldsvillc, Fri
day, july -.
Capt: Agncw's Company at Mulberry, Saturday,
July 26.
Capt. Iioozcrs Company at Smithvillc, Tues
day, July %?
Capt. Douglass Company at Mount Mnrinl,,
Wednesday, July 3n
Capt: Foshes Company at Ninety SiX Thurs
day. July 81.
Capt. b"i!ey,s Company ut Ducl'anan's, Friday,
Capt. Bnrnsdcs Company at Hodges, Saturday,
August ..
Lieutenant Col. Clinkscalcs and Mai. Hodges
arc charged with the extension of this order
throughout their respective Commands
by order Of Col. Z. j. Roberts.
J. j. ADAMS, Adj.
n. Is. The 9th Regiment is proud of the
Jocasscc Band, and would be pleased to see
them at ns many Reviews rs convenient.
T. j. ROBERTS Col
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Montevino, July II, 1856.
From the Charleston Staudurd.1
From Washington.

WAsnISaroN, July 10th, 185G.-Thc
passage Of the River Bills over the veto of
the President seems to be peculiarly graft
flying to Gen. Cass After leading the
charge upon the veto in the Senate, lie
made his appearance to-day in the House of
Representatives to witness the contest there.
The struggle was short and decisive, as the
majority was over two-thirds of the whole
House in favor of the bills, Notwithstanding
the Presidents veto.sg
y fIhc trial of the Honorable Preston s.
Brooks took place on Tuesday last; before
the Judge Of the Criminal Court of this Dis.
trict, and he was fined $500. This Judgment
of the Court has given mortal offence to
the Black Republicans, who were anxously
anticipating imprisonment. The fine was
of no moment to them, rs they were per-
fectly satisfied the amount, whatever it
might be, would not be paid out of Col.
Brooks pocket. Their vengeance was only
to be appeased, BY incarceration, by some
punishment from which he could not be re-.
lieved by his State orfher gallant citizens.
They havebeen foiled, however, and thew are
gnasbing their teeth at the escape of their
victim.e Col. Brooks speech before the
Court, IN hisown defence, is regarded as a
model specimen, ,oft eloquence and good
The House resolution ,elative to Col.
Brooks, come up yesterday; for considera-
ton, and the debate was opened ,by Mr..
Clingman, Of N. c. who reviewed all tba
facts,in n clear, able and eloquent manner.
He, defended fully the freedom of speecb.
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Dyspepsia Cured.

BosToN, December g.
Dr.. Geo. b. Green-Dear Sir In reply to
your question in regard to theeaction of tile
0rygeaaeed Bitters feel much pleasure in
stating that from its prompt and decisive effect
in alleviating and overcoming severe and
chronic case of Indigestion and Dyspepsia in
my own family, and from knowledge of its
wonderful results in curing several attacks
quite as severe in other families of my acquain-
lance, i consider tia Ssovereisn and infailibls
remedy in attstsdistressing complaint, and
would cordially and earnestly recommend it to
all who may bssthus afflicted. ....,...
Respectfully yours ......
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IIoNoR TO Preston S. BRooKs.-The
Columbus (Ga.) Times & Sentinel says
there may be seen at Wizards Jewelry
store, splendid cane which number of
gentlemen Of this city designed presenting
to Hon. Preston S. Brooks, as testimonial
Of their consideration. The cane is of curl
ed hickory, mounted with massive gold.
On the head is a coiled serpent encircled
with the inscription, "To Preston S. Brooks,
from many friends in Columbus, Ga.-Re.
vilers Beware" On one side is the coat Of
arms of the State Of South Carslina, and
on the other the coat Of arms Of the State
of Georgia. The work was executed by A.
Ingmire, Of this city, in the most exquisite
style. .
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Col. Brooks Trials and RESIGNATION,


Wepresent in this issue report of the trial
OF Col. Brooks before the Criminal Court,
lhc speech he made upon that occasian is
worthy Of him and of his State. 1t will
be seen that fine of three hundred dollars
was imposed upon him by the Court, which,
we believe, is considered light fire.
The discussion in the House Of Rcprc-
scntatlres on the resolution of expulsion
was animated and exciting, but it is said
Col. Brooks dcmcaned himself most noblv
during its progress: The vote was ia
ken on Monday, and stood-ycas l2l, nays
%. So the motion TO cXpcl was lost, there
being less than two.thirds in favor of it.
A resolution was then proposed to pass
vote of ccnsurc upon him and also upon
Messrs. kett and Edmundson, pending
which Col. Brooks resigned his scat. liz
may, therefore, We presume, he expected to
return TO his constituents in n few DAYS
who stand ready, when a new election is
ordered, to send him back 7Uitk q andui-
nous rotc
Since writing the above, we see it report.
ed that Gov. Adams has ordered an cleo
ton to be held OH Monday, 2sth inst.
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WILSON'S MILLS.

INllE subscriber respectfully informs a.,
l. the public and his fellow citizens bsii;
that he is now prepared at his Mills,
Formerly Known Us Donald's Mills.
and situated on Turkey Creek, in Abbcvlle
District, to give perfect satisfaction in the
Grinding of Wheat.
These Mills have undergone repairs, besides
which he has just received from the North
A New and Splendid Bolting Cloth,
which, from its superior fincness, leaves the
Flour entirely free of Brand-a great desidcya,
tam. s:k.
These Mills not only make good article of
Flour but return Il LARGER YIELD THAN Onp1-
NARY Mills, therefore, great inducements are
offered to persons
Preparing Flour for Market,
Also, to those who wish Beautiful White Flour
for home use.
Persons who will favor me with their pat
ronagc may rest assured of entire satisfaction
being @ivcn Give me n trial.
HUGH WILSON.
July Is, 1856. IL Ct
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CONSIGNEES.

The following persons have freight in the
Depot at Abbcvjllc -
W NJ Bell, W NJ Irugcy. J r Li1llc, J a Cal
hoMn, LGrny I Perrin, Christian & j,
Taylor. LonaX & G, Wartllaw & l., Mnthis 4
5, II II Wardlaw, j . Talman, r A IIoyt Dr
JJ Wardlaw, ID l. Wardlaw, il $ Kerr. & w
Syfnn, } 7 Robinson, Adams Il Co, W ID Mars
Adams, ID Sondlcy, a NJ Smith, WickliTe
u Armstrong, Noble, d. RI White, +
Marshall.
y. r. SONDLEY, Agt.
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BLEEDING AT TIE LUNGs.-Many Just
within the grasp Of Consumption are saved
every year by the faithful use of DR.. Wis
tars Balsam Of Wild Cherry. It's success
in allaying and curing severe protracted
coughs is remarkable.
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or hostility to the South.
FOR TIE INDEPENDENT PRESS
To Another Nameless Writer,
.'Thou trumpet,
Now crack thy lungs, and split thy brazcn
pipe:
Blow, villain till thy sphercd bins check
Out swell the collie of pufr'd Auuilon
Come stretch thy chest, and let thy eyes spout
Thou hlow'st for rHcctor"-und Hu,co,nbc too
My object is principles not men, and if |
have been misunderstood 1 must have cx-
pressed myself badly. If I am "foreign-
err | greatly question whctl.cr YOU be a
descendant Of IIugucnots, or a chivalrous
son of South Carolina. I'mo against one
is not honorable, one at time; still say ::
"Lay on Macdutf," for neither fear you, nor
your compccr. I also can handle the sword
an'l the scalpclt too. have Handled the pen
long enough, YOU think, and to what pur-
pose may lr guessed by the wincine of the
stricken deer; SO much SO now, that your
great interest is to put yonr fanatical cxtin
S"'''''Si ''S' my iuCupIatiotS, anu tucD
write me down an ass at your case.
| should be sadly ignorant Indeed, if
did not know that know very little or
"nothi0g," but that you arc real Know
NoTniSG, an OGRE ready to feed on ".tor-
c'gncr$," as tit-bits, who would hang every
one Of them, with a long list of their pccu-
liar Independent IDEAS tel to their nccks,
| have no doubt. IF your power extends
that tar, evoke, also, the shades of those
foreign drinkers, Lafayette, those "coma7uls"
prknlhc and Pulaski, that treachcrous AL
bert Galatin, that worthless and talcntlcss
General BERNARD, and thousands of French
men whose blood WAS split on the battle
fields i'll the defence of American rights,
freedom AMI Independence, and who so eff.
cicntly helped to take Lord CORVALLIS,
and if they do not make their appearance,
at your bidding, hang them in cfigy rs un-
worthy 'Joreiyncrs."
As TO myself beg to Lc excused and
excepted. because am rather ticklsh a.
bout the neck, and besides can handle the
spade and the hoe, rs well as the sword
and the scalpel, and woe unto him that
comes within my reach. | have not as
yet, nor do intend to tissect your arro-
gancc; it might soil my scalpcl; but L will
give you this advice 1t would be but
right you Should remember that I have en-
joycd the political rights of citizenship in
America for the space of 3s years, and
that it is vastly impudcnt aud puerile for
you to speak of me as foreigner, and ma.
llciously TO wish to sever me, by an invidi-
GUS distinction, from the unity Of fellowship
with the American people.
to the shameless things you say Of
France, it needs no comment from me be-
sides she is old enough to answer for her
self. / advise you to write to this infatua-
ted nation; no doubt she will heed so gi.
gantic genius as yourself. Remember,
however, that personal and national
abuse never was an argument or historical
facts. Your false, frothy and frivolous as
sertlons, as to my opinions, show you to be
Il malicious man; so have done with YOU.
"The man was noble,
Bnt with his last attempt he wiped it OUT
Fare thee well, md if forever
Still forever fare thee WELL"
... J. TOGNO.
Mont feyinO Julv IT 1870
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cabinet, and in retirement, by his speeches,
and by his votes, Mr.. buchanan has been
the same unwavering and consistent defend
er Of the Constitution, the equality of the
States, and the rights and honor OF the
South. We challenge the production Of a
single act OF his life tainted with Frccsoiism
or hostility to the South
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G r 0C r Y AND G. cotton
BUSINESS, by
Han MMOND & LARK.
-. TIE subscribers have this
,Ie!tj day associated themselves

together for the purpose Of conducting n
General Cotton and Grocery Business in all
its Branches.
The apparent necessity for House in
Hamburg where the Planter can with certainty
procure all his supplies has prompted us to
make it generally known, that a Large and
carefully selected Stock Of Goods shall always
be kept, and sold rs low can be purchased
in Augusta or any other southern market.
Order for Goods strictly attended to, and
NIL articles sent out warranted to please and
at prices rs low rs if parties ordering were
personally present. We are now fitting uD
the large Brick Store adjoining the Warehouse
occupied by Charles Hammond, where wa1wIll
be pleased to meet Our numerous friends, and
the public generally we will pay them libcr-
nj prices for their Cotton and other Produce,
and offer every inducemcnt to trnde will, u.s.
CHARLES HAMMOND,
JAMES G. CLARK.
Hamburg July II, 1856,
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OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT, G. & c. R. r

July 10, 1856.
4 Ll Delegates to the Baptist Convention nt
- Grecnvillc will be passed over this Road
Tor On. Fare, for going and returning, provided
The Delegates return within two days after the
adjournment of the Convention.
f":i Fare will be charged in going-to 10
passed free in return.
y Certltlcate from the presiding Officer or
Clerk OF the Convention must DO produced on
his return by the delegate claiming this privi-
legc. T. i. RAWORTII. Sun,t
July Is It'd
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l take the present occasion to renew my
kind acknowledgements to my friends for the
liberal patronage extended to me in the Ware
house and Commission Business, and would say
to them, that the business shall be continued
ms heretofore on my own account and their
interests in my hands shall at oil times be fully
protected.
Liberal Advances made on Cotton in Store.
Commission for Selling Gotten, 25 cents per
Bale. Storage Mt customary rates.
CHARLES HAMMOND.
Hamburg, July IA, 1856. Him
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N &DH1HGEHo

I" VIE Trustees of the Manual Labor
4 schoos, Of the Souti Carolina Con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal Church" "
hereby give N"rIcE that they will petition the
ensuing Legislature for Rc-lncorporation.
by order of the Board of Trustees.
II. a. G. WALKER, Sec'ty.
hbbcvillc e. H., July Is, 1856 ll.3m
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Hamburg, July II, 1856.

Having. effected change in my business by
n connection with Mr. Charles Hammond, I
respectfully tender my thanks to my old friends
and customers generally, for their constant and
increasing patronage, and earnestly solicit for
the new firm of Hammond & Lark continu-
nnce of the same. JAMES C. LARK.
Hamburg, July IA, 1856.
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ISAAC DANFORTH.
II South Market Stree,

The above certifcate is from we'll known
and highly 4Peetable merchant of Boston,
and is entitled to the fullest confidence,
SETH W. FOWLE a: CO., 1873 Washington
Street, Boston, Proprietors. Sold by their
agents everywhere: ~
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ABBEVILLE G. Fl.
Railroad Notice,

We arc authorized to say tina. the breaks
on the Grecnvile and Columbia H,;lr,,1
occasloned by the late frcshet have all been
repaired, and the trains are now running
through.
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Meeting of the Bible societv

lhe Anniversary of the Abbcvi!c Dis
'rlct Bible Society will take place in tl,;s
village on the last "Wednesday in this month.
the 3oth day Of the month The Rev. IT..
Ii. nran. viii preach the Annual Sermon,
and Dr. :. J. War,llaw will deliver the
Address. The meeting is expected to be an
interesting one. I'll
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lhhdt SlUCK Ut GROCERIES AND
PROVISIONS FOR SALE!
AT A BBEVILLE C.H.
Change Of the Programme
IIiE subscriber being determined to mise a
Il large amount Of money, offers his goods
for the next sixty days, at q reasonable P1oft
1t Is to be hoped that persons in want of any.
thing in his line. will avail themselves Of tTia
opportunity. The general rule is to sell ont Mt
cost but the Programme having been changed
served accordingly. Ills object in making
this offer is preparatory to an entirely new
arrangement for the Fall Trade, by which
persons will be able to get Goods only for tho
Cash. Long experience hns satisfied the sub.
scrlbcr that this arrangement will be most ad-
vantageous to oil parties, except those who never
intend to pay, and it is for the special benefit
of this class that the rule will be adopted.
Ills Stock consists i'll part of tic following.
viz:
10 IIhds Bacon Sides;
do Cuba Molasses;
10 do Louisiana Sugars:
20 Bags Rio Coffee;
Loaf, Crushed and Powdered Sugars:
i"wder, Shot, Lead and Gun Wndding:
few cheap Double Barrel Shot Guns:
Black Smith Tools Iron and Nails
White Lead, Green and Yellow do ground in
oil;
Rio, 1Iondo and other brands Cigars.
Agricultural implements.
Straw Cutters anil Corn Shelters;
Tagging. Bale Rope and Twine
lienl"ck. Upper and Harness Leather;
"A Large Lot Of Hollow Ware;
i;mrn'nE Fluid, Spirits Turpentine
White Wine & Cider Vinegar;
Trace, Log and Fifth Chains
large Stock of Wines and Liquors offered
at low prices rs he is determined to quit this
part of the trade and u great MANY other
articles unncce essary to mention. Goods have
advanced considerably since these purchases
with any nrket i'll price rs well as Quality and
quantity, and he hopes that n hungry, needy
public =" ii! make haste to buy out every thing
he has on hand All Of which is respectfully
suLmittedby II. 8. KERR.
July Is. 1856 ll.tf
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-02-06
sTAR1oF THE KANAWHA VALE II.

dollars In i minute, what ought 70 %
done, II rather what ought not 70 q
done By our road
If dis sAott branch p constructed from
scary 70 the mouth Of the Kanawba? W.
hope that the gifted SEeAR win look e
this branck road, and thereby assist il
promoting the best interest not only g
this part Of the valley Of the Kana l"
but the whole State. HAT 4.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-02-06

"a Grand Council Of the Allied
Generals had opened at Paris.
The conference relative to the Sound
Dues hadbeen postponded indefinite
".
Sweden was making active warlike
preparations.
The latest intelligence cleaned from
tile Berlin papers say that Russia y
not unfavorably disposed toward the
Allies proposals.
Az. 4 CoMMERcIAL TNTEILIGENCE.
Flour has improved. and we qnote
ali advance Of sd. Wheat has also
improved, and the quotations are ~.
higher. Corn is firm, with on upward
tendency, but the quotations are nm
changed.
Pork is quiet. There is an improy,
ed demand for Beef. Lard and Bacon
arc quiet.
The following arc the qnc fations
Tor Brcalstuffs: Western Canal Flour,
f5@42s; Ohio Flour, 1904; South.
crn, 4I@43s. Wheat, Red lis 3G
1ls6d; Mixed, lis 3@11s OIL.
White Corn, 46@lSs; Yellow, ~
Obs 9l.
.Cottonfhas declined tot.