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The South Carolina AgricuIturIst

l('llE Executive Committee of the State Ayri-
l. cultural Society of South Carolina, having
selected the subscriber To edit their papcr. n
prospectus is now issued in compliance with their
instructions" This Journal will be devoted to
Agriculture. horticulture, Natural Sclence, Ru-
raj Taste, Architecture and ART, the Mechanical
an'l Manufacturing interest aud all the pursuits
pertaining I" general improvement. twill also
contain faithful. transcript of the organization
and proceedings of the society, Essays and
Communications from the best writer's in tho
State. and IL mouthly summary Of the spirit of
the Agricultural press. All subjects devoted to
the Improvement oil the mnd the suil stock, and
domestic comfort. find ready admission into it's
columns, and such contributors nre specially
desired. The work will be printed in beautiful
new and fair type, on fine white paper, with n
tinted cover, nIId will contain thirty-two pages
per month. The publication will commence on
the LIST of May, 1856. There will also be pub,
iishrd on additional advertising sheet as a SUP.
plcmcnt, i'll which II limited number Of adyer-
tiscments will he inserted t*s4.
IERMS-Sl per annnm. No paper sent nm.
less the money is paid in udvance. Life Mem,
bsis to the State Agricultural Society will re-
cc!ve the paper without cost.
Address a. G.. SUMMER
Editor "Soulh Carolina Agrcuituris,,"
M"rch 10, 1856. 4S Columbis, s. C.
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PROSPECTUS.
6 6 q 0 lss S W 1 o2a
IT SHINES FOR ALL.

'BVl1E undersigned propose to commence, at
IL an early date, i'll the Town Of Newberrv,
the publication of Weekly newspaper, TO be
called "TIlE SUU," designed for general circu-
laton.
It's columns will contain the news of the day,
foreign and domestic: and accurate review of
the markets: synopsis Of the proceedings of
Congress during its session articles OH agricul-
ture, and interesting miscellaneous matter. a
portion Of it will be devoted TO literature, origin
! al and selected.
1t is the intention of tho undersigned to make
Tie iSm,s agreeable and instructive visitor, dis
peling error and ignorance, and diffnsing genial
| and healthy influences wherever its rays mny
penetrate. 1t will be political, but LIBERAL owing
no slavisll scrvilc allegiance to parties or poll
ticians. 1t will advocate measures, not men !;
and will labor only for the success of principles
In word it will be the organ Of no man or
clique 1t will be American in tone and senti-
ment, yet repudiating nothing foreign, because it
IS 30 believing and maintaining that the good,
the wise, tho honorable, and useful, are indi-
gcnous to no cline, nor the property Of nny
peculiar people, but are the common right Of
alI
Its aim will be to advance reform and i'm
prove; not to crush, depress and destroy. 1t
will hold up to light and reflection, the ruthless
and savage deeds and practices of the times; |;
defend pure morals in all the social relations of
life; and scout at oil attempts at scribbling
hlackguardism, 1t will be progressive, but not
reckicssy so.
Entertaining fixed and decided views OH the
great questions of the day, it will vindicaie the
honor, protect the rights. and defend the cause,
and the Institutions Of the South.
It will number in its corps Of contributors
some able political and literary writers.
We promise much, but intend to perform it all,
and more, If the reading public will give the el,.
terprise liveIal patronage.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
THE Sun will be furnished to subscribers at
o. per annum, payable in advance. No paper
will be continued beyond the time for which il
is paid, All subscriptions and commgpications
on business should 30 addressed to the under
signed, at Nswbery G: H, 9: G;
SLIDER & EROSION,
/ JANUARY go, 1855 III = - ~, :.
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CkRTER'S SPANISH kalXTyRE.

4uS VlcstI Z uIillCf VI CuS blOOQ.
TIE BEST Alternative KNOWN
Not Particle of Mercury in it!
An 1nhllihe Remedy for Scrolu!a Kings Evil,
Rheumatism, Obstinate Cuancous Erupt;nns,
pimplcs or Postulcs on the Face Blotchcs,
Boils, Ague and Fever, Chronic Sore Eyes
Ring Worm or Trtter. Scald Head, Enlarge
mcnt and Pain of the Bones and Joints, Salt
Eheum, Stubborn Ulcers, Syphilitic Disorders,
and all Diseases arising from an niudicions
Use of Mercury, Imprudcnce in Life, or In
purity OF the Blood
cI;" This great Alternative medicine and Pu-
riiicr of Blood is HOW used by thousands of CRATE
(ul patients from all parts of the United States,
VIII" testify daily TO the remarkable cures per-
formed by the greatest "f all medicines. CAR
HERS SrANISII MIXTURE" Neuralgia,
Rheumatism, Scroiula. !:rupt;ons on the Skin,
Liver Disease, FevcrS, Ulcers, Old Sores, Alice
lion of the Kidneys, Diseases Of the Throat,
Female Complaints, Pains and Aching of the
Bones and Joints. are speedily put to tlight by
using this great and incSlimahlc remedy.
For all Diseases of the Blood, nothing has vet
been found To compare with it. 1t clcansrs the
system OF all impurities, acts gently un. cif-
cicntly OH the Liver and Kidneys, Strengthens
the Digestion, gives tone 10 the Stomach, makes
the skin clear and Healthy, and restores the
Constitution, cnfecblr,l by disease or broken
down by the exccsscs of youth, to its pristine
vigor and strength.
For the Diseases Of Females il is peculiarly
applicable, and wherever it has become known,
Is regularly prescribed with the happicst effects
1t invgora!cs the weak and ,lcbilitatcd and i'm.
parts elasticity to the woru.out frame, clears the
skin, and leaves the patient fresh and healthy :;
Il single butllc of this ncslinabic remedy is
worth all the socaIlcd SarsaparilIas in existence
The large number of certificates which we
have received from persons from aii parts of the
United States, Is the best evidence that there is
no !lumhug ahou, it. The press. hotel keepers
magistrates, physicians, anil public men, well
Ea"wn 70 the cun,nnmity, all add their tcstimo-
ny to tn" wonderful! effects of this GREAT
BLOOD PURIFIER.
Call OIL the Agent and get an Almanac, anil
read The details of aStonishin. cures performed
by CA!HTEE'S SPANISH MIXTURE, lin most
cases where everything else la.! sgnal!y failed J
The limits Of an advertisement will not admit
their full Insertion
WI. :. BEERS, tS CO., rrnpriqtors,
No. sol, Broadway, New York.
10 whom all orders must be addressed.
For sale by Druggists AMI Country Merchants
IN all parts OF the United States ana the Cana
das, and by
WARnLAw & LYON, Ahbcvillc G.. H.,
GAEy 4 JOKES, C"k"shurv,
/. g. PAEKs Greenwood.
May 1886. , Iv
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&lCll Is the name and style Of Il MONTH,
~ Periodical. the publication of which W,
purpose, the Lord willing to commence o.,
the first Monday III January next. The main
design of this Journal is for the discussion I"
all subjects pertaining To Christian faith and
practice. Additional to this, we shall prrscn,
such articles Of n literary charactvr, original
md selected, rs will haye II tendency tn refine
the tnste and elevate the sentiment OF the read
ing public. Politics also, considered as u science,
and as affecting the principles of Law and Gov
| ernmcnt, and more especially the nj ghty move
| signs Of God, will claim due and proper attention.
But Politics degraded to the sguabbrs Of dc,n;,-
@ogurs factions, will bc utterly cscl,cwcd md
| repudiuted.
AS respects matters purely religious, we shall,
OF course, advocate the principles of the Baptist
Community, rs derived from the Scriptures,
and republish from standard and other rrspcct:,-
bio works, articles pertaining to our own I.tcra-
ture; but our columns will be
Open 10 all Of Every Name,
For the defence and advocacy of their principles.
claiming only the right to Judge of the suitable
ness OF ull articles for insertion, and to make
such criticism oil them as may be deemed ex-
pedent.
ln this undertaking we have the satisfaction
OF announcing that several gentlemen Of emf
ncnt ability and attninmcnts have kindly EN-.
gagged to render occasional assistance.
The journal will contain FORTY PAGES OF
reading matter, and such advertisements as our
friends may favor us with, not inconsistent with
the character Of the work-lnaking at the end
of the year neat VOLUME Of 4SO pages, suitable
FOR binding in book form.
With regard to the mechanical execution of
the work, we deem the announcement, that this
will be under the direction Of the Alcssrs. DuRI.
SOC, a sufficient guaranty for its faithful and
tasteful pei formnnce-and without further words,
encouraged by the expressions of good will and
promises of substantial nil from many friends,
we throw tho matter before the people with an
assurance of every effort to render satisfaction
for the support that may be extended to rs, and
respectfully ask them to let the "LlGHT'
shine.
GJ Our terms Of subscription are Two DOL
LARS per year. in ac'amcc, receipt of tho frs,
number. Ministers Of the Gospel, of every de-
nomination, who may be unable to comply with
the terms, will hc supplied with one copy each,
OH application.
GT A list for the signatures of all who wish
to encourage the work, may be found at the
Post Office, and also at the Advertiser" Office.
T All letters communications addressed
to Undersigned will receive prompt attention.
i. L. WHATLEY,
-, Editor and Proprietor
Edgefcld, s. O., Oct. 90, 1855. 81
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RATES OF ADVERTISING.

The lroprirt"rs OF tho Ahbrvllc B"n",r and
MhycndrH Press, have established the follow
Ing rates Of Advertising To be charged in both
papers:
Every Advertisement inserted for less tine
than thicc m"n,lis, will he charged By the imscr-
tion ut One Dollar per Square Ut incl,-thc
Space Of IL solid lines less, for the first iscr-
ton, and Fifty Gents for each subsequent i'll
scrtion.
C95- The Commissioners, Sheriff s, Clerks and
Drdnnry's Advertisements will lie inserted in
both papers. e;,cl, charging half price.
eFY- Sheriif's Lcvics One Dollar each.
ES;- ANNOUNCING. Il Candidate, Five Dollars
Advertising Estray, Two Dollars, To be
paid 10y the Magistrate.
Advertisements inserted for three months, or
longer, ut the following rates:
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w ATCIIES, JEW ELRY
AMiO .pAMDW GOOlI2,

.AlAU IAMUW GODUS,
>,.1run@ HAVING just received from
s~ES.SA. New York. IL large and bcauti
cI1.asssssa ss1sSsa fnl Stock of Watches and Jew
ciry. will sell them at Charleston prices, and
ali articles warranted as represented. My stock
consists Of
Fine Clocks, Weight nnd Spring, at various pri-
ccs; Fine Gold Watches, from $25 to Sl5O; Il fine
lot of Hunting Levers, from SSis to 500, suit
nblo Tor farmers; Fob, Vest and Ladies' Chains,
beautiful patterns; Ladies' and Geuts Breaches
Ear Rings and Finger Rings. all sizes; Lockets,
Gold Keys, Gold and Silver SpcctacIcs; Silver
Ihlinbles. splendid article; Coral Beads. Gold
Snaps, Gold Pens. Silk Guards, Steel Chains,
Winding Keys, Steel s;pecuc!cs with colorcd
Glasscs, largo assortment Of Spectacle Glasses,
all ages; Port Monies; II beautiful assortment
of Silver Cups, suitable for Presents; full as
sorimcnt of Pistols
The above articles will sell for CASH, or ON
Credit to persons who will DO prompt i'll their
payments.
ii. L. TCSTEN.
Sept. Dc. 23 If
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TIL E DEMOC CRAT.
a Weekly Democratic Paper,
To be Published at Marietta Ga, by
JOHN F. %oSSET,T.

| EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
THE DEMOCRAT will contain twcnly-four
| l. columns OF mnt.r, and will be tlrvoted to
Politics, News, Agriculture the Markets, aud
, Select Miscellany. The political complexion Of
the paper will he Democratic advocating strict
construction of the Constitution, and the rights
of the Stntes and the South
The columns Of the DEMOCRAT will nj all
times he open to IL free and manly discussion Of
;'ii subjects i'll which the people are interested,
but no communication "f an abusive or scurril.
Gus nature will lie published.
IL Will he the constant effort Of the editor 10
render his paper interesting and acceptable, aud
worthy the liberal supper! which he hopes to ro-
ccivc from the people Of Col h.
The terms OF the paper will be 81 per nnnuln,
strictly in advance, and no subscription will be
taken for Il shorter period than three months
Advertisements will be inserted ut the usual
rates.
The first nrmh"r Of the paper will he issne.l
on or before The 18th Of June next or ~ soon as
sufficient number Of subscribers have been oh
tanned to warrant the announcement Of the en-
tcnprizc.
Marietta Geo, Nav 2S 1856
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TIE LEAvENWORTU J0IiRNAI

TIE LEAIENW0RTII JOURNAL.
HlE: undersigned propose to commence
l. the publication Of Il weekly Newsno".r
i'll I.cavcnworth City, under the t;tlc af H.
" Lcavcnworth Journal" about tho first os
June. ' VI
1st We are induced to engage in this cn,cr-
PRISE from IL conviction that another paper is re-
1u'red by the growing population of Kunsas.
and the public demand for full and rcl;,,o ;e."'
nation in regard to its history Topography. cli
mate, soil, resources, politics, present cont;nu
ana iuturc prospects. Such information wc co,
more readily furnished here, since Icavcuw,rij,
litf Is The commercial intrcpot of the Territory
-occ'iPies II position of direct inter-commun;.
cation with two thirds of its population, and i,
the focus Of news N -
2nd We believe that the institution or R,,cl
Slavery is ii Moral, Political and Economical
bieSsln=-ihtt it is right in principle and cxne.
dcnt III policy, and hence should be defended mn,
cNtcluc'l. !, Is our purpose to maintain these
pr"p"s''"ns in o'r paper, and do all in our power
To make Kansas Slave State In the discussion
"iihcS iavcry question, however, wcwlI endca yur
l" maintain conservative position to present ar
gnt''cnts AMI facts instead Of lcn,lncia,ion and
abuse
3d Although the Icavcnworth journal"
VIII ne devoted 4" politics in II great degree vet
It will pay 'n" regard to the Good, the True and
the Beautiful. 1t will exhibit IL faithful portrn.
t"re OF the times i'll which we live, by present.
ing correct account Of the current events of
The dhy-thc progress Of the Arts and Sciences.
ct Education, Commerce, Agriculture and In
icrnal improvements. 1t will discuss nil sul.
jccts with freedom and tirmncss; give all mr.
ties their dues. and follow the light Of truth,
If our Weekly Journal meets will, IL cordial
SUPPORT We Intend soon TO publish, Tri. cekIy.
and perhaps II daily.
The editorial department of tho "Jonrual'.
will he presided over by 5. =. Goode, late Of
Kentucky, and Warren d. Wilkes, late of South
Carolina.
We appeal to our friends to sustain 49,
TERMS.-Wc ccklv 81 2o0-'rr-we.klv IS co.
GOODE WILKES L. Co.
i""avenw"rth City, Kansas.
July ., lSJ,,. II IF
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fno BONO PuglICO.

I>llEinl"f:.t;gablc LYONS is making a chanpe
Il IN his business, and all those who hav'nt
got summer Clothes enough to last them out this
ana h'St month. will save % per cent. BY letting
linn know it, He's gong to change lis sumner
stock of Clothing TO Il Winter one, conscGucntly
bargains can BE- had at his Clothing House.
lie has Il small lot of Winter Coats. Punts and
Vests, left over from las, winter, Which he il
sc'hg now ut loss. Come soon, or you won't
get any Of them.
Aug. &, 1876. 1G tf
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DR.. Mel AN ELS
CELEBRATED
V E r M 1T UG r.
LIVER PILLS.
Two OF the best Pre- pnrations or th. Az,

Two OF inc bcst Pre- Pnr ntions OF the ARe
They are not recon-
mended as Universal
Cure-alls, but simply for
what their name pur-
ports.
The VERM1FucE, for
exPelllng Worms from
the human system, has
also been administered
with the most satisfactory
results to various animals
subject to Worms.
The LIVER PILLS, for
the cure of LIVER CON-
PLANT, all BILIOUS De-
RANGEMENTs, SICK HEAD
ACHE, &c.
Purchasers will please
be particular to ask for
DR.. G. McLane's Cele-
brated VERM1FUGE and
Liver PILLS, prepared by
SEt"i'ea &sos.
SOLE PRopR1EroRs, Pitts
burgh, Pa, and take no
other, as there are various
other preparations now
before the public, pur-
porting TO be Vermifuge
and Liver Pills. All
Others, in comparison
with DR.. McLANE's, are
worthless.
The GENUINE McLane's
Vermifuge and Liver
Pills can now be had at
all respectable Drug
Stores.
FLEMING BROS,
60 WooD ST., PITTSBURGH, PA,
... Sole Propriet0rs.
sCOVIL & MEAD, No. Ill Chartres-st,
New Orleans, General Wholesale Agents for the
Southern States to whom all orders must be
WARpLAw LYON, Abbeville C. H., s. c.,
A. q. Hawthorn, Due West .
!. w. TAYLOR, Apderaon C. H.,
SKINNER Il HAHRIsos. Longmire's, s
G.fL PEsH, Edgefeld e. H., ,t ,..s at..
April g, 1856. ,la.i.ale 81 4. . v "
Rock Island Cassimeres, ~
R.EETUCKY JEANS ,J3 9i,s". -v'
lN FLANNELS, LINSEYS, 'e-'.1 .'a.f' "'
WCKIMGS. DOMESTICS. aIarpe Stock
AZ 'oe.ss., AAA4hss 4l',ss { h4Rs.iALRs r. la Is !:
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BOOT WEARING GENTRY.

vHNlIE undersigned, Bootmakcr, would inform
III tho public generally, and especially his old
friends anl customers, that he has just received
that splendid lot of LEATHER Of which he
gave notice some weeks since, and is now ready
and willing to put up III the best possible style,
any work entrusted to him.
il you want Boot that is Boot, you will
step into the Shop und leave your measure.
10 be found OIL Washington Street.
EDW'D ROCHE.
March 5, 1856. As If
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GROCERIES, HARDWARE, &c.
= AVIS 9 H0DIER
GREEN WOOD DEPOT.


hNE of the Firm has again returned from
" Charleston, bringing Groceries and other
Goods for the million The astonishingly low
rates at which they have been ublc to sell Goods,
has created great excitement. 1t il said that the
planter purchase his ncccssurics cheaper here
thnn in Columbia or Charleston, when freight
and other expenses are taken Into calculation.
Just received and now opening {; supply of
I'D N u G. S.,
Paint Brushes of every size, British Oil, IIol-
loways Pills, Spcnccrs Fills IIooIland's German
Bittcrs, Gum Camphor, Tapioca, Florida Arrow
Root Cloves, Nutmcgs, Mace, Corn Starch,
Chrome Yellow, Chrome Green, Ncniiian Red
Prussian Blue Red Lead, Spanish Brown, Ii
quorcc, Black Lead, !.anphlack, Burning Fluid,
Meats foot Oil, Linsccd Oil, Train Oil, fine Al,-
pie Vinegar Extra White Lead in so lb Kegs,
Shoe Tools Shoe Lasts. Avis, Handles, Knives
ami Hammers, Pegs of every number.
HAE2-DVWA "a RE.
Hinges, Shovcls AMI Tongs, Fire Dogs, Ham
mrrS, ilatchrtS, Augrrs, chsrls, Screws GiInlcts,
Hand Saw Files, Rnsps, Knives and Forks,
Powder Horns Elasks, Wool and Cotton Cards.
and Hand Saws
LI@uoR@.
An Extra Lot. just received from Baltimore.
AlSo Il fine lot of Hats, Caps I.eyiurn, &c.
shoes, Boots, sc.
The ahovc is il few Of the nnny articles we
have on hand which viii! be sold low for Cash,
We are determined Ia sell cheaper than the
cheapest If you want bargains, call on
DAVIS & BOOZEr.
Greenwood Depot, April :. 81
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Brickmasonry and Plastering.

Brickmasonry and Plastering.
'I'llE undersigned having formed il Co-par,ncr-
l. ship i'll the above business, are prepared to
do all work entrusted to them in tile best and
most substantial manner. Having IL long prac-
Teal experience in the business, they ilaltcr
themselves that they can please the most f,stid-
i"us. All work will be warranted
JOHN COUMBE,
a. J. WOODIlU RST
Rcfercnccs.-ILA A. Jones, j. A. Calhoun
and Dr. }. ". Hearst, of AbbcviIlc.
Abbcville G. H., March %, 1856. 49-ly
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Notice. ia NJ 1s,ss,.s - e. ''''
4 IL persons having demands against the Es.
"A tste ofJOEL SMITH, deceased, arc rscssstsJ -
to present them properly atsSltsa ID fhs nadsr7
signed, to whom alsc ihose indebted - ths Essst>
are requested TO make Payment e.s Y
.,.i'.s,'E',.' .,.... !, o., An SMITH 3. - "a
,,'""."'i'N,,.l =, I'M PERRIN "tAsre 7.'
March j, 1855 "''''7f7'4 as 'Y.l,!' yHhE Il
sY Independent Press COPY,
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$500 REWARD!
TIL H DHIAEs HI(EA KILLER.

yNESTED in over 10000 cases Of ASIATIC
Il CHOLERA and BOW Ell COMPLAINT.
has never yet fhiIed, when tried in time, in.
stantly TO relieve and speedily to cure. Price,
SO Cents per Bottle.
ALSO
1Hn PtOM's Vegetable Tinctnrc.
noffnian's Anodyne, great variety of popular
Patent Medicines. Drugs, Oils, Paints and Dye
Stufis; Ioa' Coiiee, Sugar, Segars and Tobacco.
Powder and Shot, Superior Knives and Razors.
Books. &c, &c.
Sold by F. G.. PARKS
Greenwood, s. g,
Jan. IL, 1855 az Iv
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IT II 1 M - F.:

Two D0LrAns PER annum, if paid in advance ;
Two DOLLARS and Firrr CESTs If not paid within
six months aud TnnEE D"LL,Rs if not paid be-
fore the end of the year. All subscriptions not
limited at the time Of Subscribing, will be con-
sidercd us n,ciinitr. al,l will be continued until
arrearages are paid. 'r It" the option OF the Pro-
trietors. Orders from other States must Wrdri
dJiy be accompanied with the Cash.