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ORDIMARY,S SALE

Df virtue of an order from w j. Parsons ESQ
~ Ordinary of Pi"kens district will be sold be-
fore the Shcritf's Office, at Pickens Court House
ON the first Monday in June next to the highest
bidder, the REAL ESTATE of Ab,alom Glib
son, deceased, situate in Pickens district. on both
sides OF Little River, adjoining lands of Col Jer.
tha Norton, John Capehart and others, contain
ing -Four Hundred and Sixty Acres more or less,
originally granted to jacob Capohart.
FERNS of SiGie--Sold on credit of twelve
months with interest from date, except the costs
which will be required ON day of sale The pur.
chaser giving bond with two good suretics, with
a mortgage OF the premises if required by the
Ordinary, and pay for titles
l., C. CRAIG, SID.
MAY I, 1851 A3
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State OF SoMlh CaroIima,
~ EQuITY-PIcKENs.

IN EQuITY--PIcKENS. .-.
Abraham Duke, Harriet Dukeand Ransom Duke,
Us
Joseph Dollcson Melinda Dolleson benjamin.
Cannon, w Washington Cannon, Carter Cannon,
DANES Cannon, Margaret Marchbanks, Judy or
Judith Kendriok, Elijah Cannon, Martha Brown
and William Gilstrap.
Btu FoR rSRTirlos, AccOUNr, RRLIEF 90.
TNHE ComPlainants having filed their bill of
ce,oplaint and it appearing to my satisfaction
that Joseph Dolleson, Melinda Dplleson Benia.
min CannoL Washington Cannon Carter Cannon.
James Cannon. Margaret Marchbanks. Judy or
Judith Kcndrick Elijah Cannon and Martha
Brown fdeieDdants 10 said bill reside without The
limits of this State: on motion Of G. j, Elfur.t,
con plainants solicitor it is ordered that the sad
absent defendOnts do piead, answer or denur to
the said bill Of complaint, wIthin three months
from this date, or tha said bill win be taken nc
confessed against them
RoBr. a. THOMSON, crP.D.
Cowrs Office, March 81, 1851 3m
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Extract from former volume of the South
Carolinian, Columbia

Extract from former volume of the South
Carolinian, Columbia
CHEsTERvILLE MALE AcADEMY.-This
Academy has been under the charge and
suPerintendence of the Rev. G. j.. l'anse.
mer who came highly recommended as a
gentleman and scholar. From what we
bave seen, we believe he possesses the pc
culiar art to impart and communicate in.
struction to his pupils. The Trustees have
visited the school and heard the rectations
of the scholars, and particularly examined
into tie method and manner Of instruction
to the different classes, and the government
and order Of the school, and department. Of
the students, and now VIII pleasure can
we recommend the school to the public and
the ci izons OF Chester District in particu-
lar, &o.
Hon. S. McALnEY. Rev. j. DOUGLASS.
'lNo. RosRoRorm, Esq, Tmos. McCLuRE,
NJ. WILLIAMS, Esq, w. ID. IlENRY.
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Shade OF somth CaroIimn.

PIUkENs DIsTkICT--IN TnE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
james Il Hogood Foreign attachment.
VS. Norris, Harrison & Pulliam
Joseph B Clyde. Pf'S AHW
WHEREAS, the plaintiff did, on the l It'll day
' of May, 1857, file his declaration against
the defendant, who (as it is said) is absent from
aud without the limits of this State, and has nei.
ther wife nor attorney known within the same
upon whom copy of the said declaration might
be served; 1t Itis'Ordored, therefore that the said
defendant do appear and plead to the said decla-
ration on or before the 18th day of May, 1858 /;
otherwise nnal and absolute judgment will then
be given and awarded against him.
May 9. 1887 j. T. HAGOOD cCr
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ENGLISH & CLASSICAL ACADEMY
AT WALEaALLA.

DARENTS and Guardians are respectful.
4 ly Informed, that the undersigned is now
prepared to receive pupils, and to give
them instruction in all the branches of a
solid English and business Education
Mathematics, Natural Philosophy. Greek
Latin, German and French. The Academ.
ical year consists of ten months. The terms
of tuition in the English, Mathematical.
Mercantile and Classical Department, per
quarter of eleven weeks, are $500; 100
1000; depending upon the studies pur-
sued. Preach and German are extra.
In soliciting share of public patronage
we beg leave to say, that the principles
which are to govern the undersigned in the
discharge of his duties, have been tested by
reason and experience both in Europe and
this country; aud the system of European
Schools will be adhered TO, only as far as
it is essential to a thorough education, and
in harmony with the institutions of the
Slate. The government will be mild and
affectionate, but firm and energetic, so that
the heart likewise may be improved, while
the intellect is disciplined and developed
Board may BE- had in very respectable
families on very reasonable terms.
There exists now line Of daily stapes
between Anderson, one of the termini of
the Columbia and GreenvIIe Railroad, ar
tording considerable facility to persons Wis
it' our town, personally to obtain every
desirable information on questions relating
to the School, and we are privileged to re.
fer them to Col j. O. Lewis, Dr. j. Henry,
DIR, w. Il. Holland, DIR. J.. b. johnson, Col.
=; NJ, Keith, !. Bradwcll, Esq, gentlemen
of intelligence and high position in society,
and living in or near the place.
In addition to the above, we present the
following testimonials and references.
Rev. c. f. BANsEMER received Classi
cal education in Prussia, and, his studies
having been regularly and carefully pur-
sued, he entered the Evangelical Lutheran
Theological Seminary, at Lexington, S. c..
and, in due time, becamea member of the
Ev. Luth. Synod of S. G. Believing him
to DO an excellent scholar in the English,
Classical and Mathematical Departments,
we cheertuily recommend him as well cal
cuated TO take charge Of a Classical Acad-
emy, and to prepare students for the Junior
Class of tic S. @. College.
Rev. J. BAcuMAN, ID. d., Charleston.
Rev. l.. MULLER,
Rev. G.. ID. BERNmEIM,
J. F. ScuIRMER,
w. MULLER,
pres't. Columbia Female High School.
Rev. E, L. HAzELIUs ID. ID.
Professor of Theol. Lexington, S. G.
Rev. S. S. ScHMucKER, DID,
Prof Theol. Gettysburg Pa.
Rev. III. j. .BAUGnpR Pres Penn. Col
Rev, M. JACOBS, Prof. Math.
Rev. Prof i. EIcnELBERcER, D. D.
| Rev. j. B. ANTnoNY,
Pres. Ev. Luth. Synod, s. G.
Rev. c. DEMME, ID. d., Philadelphia.
Rev j. MoRnIs, ID. d., Baltimore.
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SPRING & SUMMER GOODS.
GROCERIES. So.

TllE undersigned has just returned from
4 Charleston with a large and well selec-
ted Stock of new and elegant
Spring and Summer Goods,
Consisting partly of Caicoes, Gnghams,
Muslins. &c;
Bonnets, Trimmings. Ribbons, and Laces;
Cloths, Cassimeres, Drap d'Etc, Linens and
Ncstings;
Gloves, Hats & Caps, Boots & Shoes;
Saddles, Brides aud Martngalcs;
Together with many other articles in the
Dry Goods line.
dLSO, Segars and Tobacco Of the very
best quality.
Groceries:
a large and fresh lot for sale very low.
My friends and the public are requested
to examine my stock for themselves, as [
charge nothing for showing Goods and
am also determined to sell as low as the
lowest. Thyme.
will exchange Goods for Becswax, Tai
low, Feathers, Hides, &c. &c, ms well as
sell on the most reasonable terms.
J. N. LAWRENCE.
Pickens G. H., March IL, 1857 35
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Consignees at Anderson Depot
FOR WEEK ENDING MAY 4

FOR WEEK ENDING MAY 4.
j w Gary. e Il f f Alexander, j T. Hagood
w S IL Il Keese, Merit d II, w Harrison
" * ii, W Sloan, Silcr d ~ 1T Sloan, e B & Co
j B Benson, Robinson ID r Robins, NJ NJ Nor
ton, L Q Craig, w Norris G Langston A Ram
say, w II d G. II Il Campbell, A Calhoun. j b
Sloan & Co, s d s, Osborn d ii, r & ), T. b Ben
son d Son Pendleton d NJ Co, j Stton. George
Collyer Il Go, Zachery, Blue Ridge Il, j s
Leonard McF, III h Co, II Ne. a Doyle Brown
yandiver tG Co, Reid, j II Hughes, III Tyler,
Mrs NJ Peterson. j j Brown. + Brown, Daniel
Brown. w & @ l. I Arnold & Co, Il Maail, r /.
Gaines. w Fitzgerald, A Bryce r. Smith, A
& Fisher, Shelor and Stribliug, z w Green, A Il
Grant =. RICE Agent
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FOR THE KEowEE COURIER.
Arithmetioal.


Mr.. Editor: As have secu it stated
twice that it has become fashionable to deal
out problems through the medium of the
Courier, and as claim the honor of start
ing the fashion, which one Of my fellow
craft" thinks has wrought beneficial results
for the Arithmetical student, | therefore
avail myself of the fashion" and send you
the following probem:.
Four persons A G and d went TO a
rich Capitalist to borrow money. The Cap
italist informed them that he had certain
amount which he specified that he wished
to lend. Says A, | want one third of it for
which | will pay you 8 per cent says b
want fourth, for which will pay you 4
per cent; says Q want one fifth, for which
| will pay you per cent, and says ID want
one sixth for whichI will pay you per
cent. He lentthem the whole sum of money
upon the conditions described, and at the
end of one year the sum of interest which
he received from them all exceeded one
tiftieth part of the principal by $22lo 3o-57
what was the sum lent and how much did
he lend to each person. w. IL.
Muddy Spring, S. G..
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State OF south Caroliula,

IN oRDiNARY%-PicRENS
Nv HEREAS. Emory Moore hath applied to me
w for letters Of administration upon Mi and
singuHr the personal property, rights and credits,
Bnods aud chattels. bU3onyng to the estate of Aa.
ron Aeore, late OF the State and district afors.
si,l. deceased, the kindred and creditors of soi,l
DECEASED are therefore, cited to apaear before tho
Court Of Ordinary, for the district afptesaiti. on
Mnnlny tho lstday Of Jtdo next. to slew cause.
il any they can. why said letters should mi be
granted Given nnlcr my hand aud seal of Office
tho 9Th day If NaS 1881. a&
W. j. PARSONS. opn
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SPRING g. SUMMER SUPPLIES
]. B. E.,sLOAN & CO.

WE are now receiving the largest and most
W complete assortment of
COOP
That we have ever brought to place, which
We are willing to sell at sho,t profits Our
Goods have been carefully selected in New
York, Philadelphia and Charleston. We can
be always found at our post willing and ready to
show our Goods free Of charge.
We will take in exchange for Goods, Corn, Rye,
Wheat, Oats, Bacon, Lard, Talow, Becswax,
Honey, Homespun, Rags, Chickens, Ducks, Tur.
keys, Eggs, Butter, Sc at the market price,
April %, 1851 Al If
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State of South Carolina,
IN EQUITY
Mnru A M, n.,,,nl,

Mary Ann Couch
VS. ! Bill for Partition
Robert Couch and others
ITapPcaring to my satisfaction that the heirs at
l law of Ellender Baker, to wit: John Baker,
the heirs at law of Mary Ann Williams ------
Forester and wife Elizabeth, William Baker, Lu-
cinda Baker, Robert Baker, Richard Baker. Craw
ford Baker aud Lewellcn Baker, defendants to
this bill Of complaint, reside without the limits Of
this State: on motion of Harrison, complaimnt's
solicitor, il is ordered that the said absent defend.
ants do plend, answer, or demur to the said bill! Of
complaint within three months from the pub.
lication hereof or the said bill will be taken Dyo
comfesSo as To them.
RoB'T. A. THOMPSON, cE.r.p.
Com'rs office, May Q, 1857 3m
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statc or Somth CaroIIna.

II0NF'"S UISTkICT--IN THE COURT OF COMMON PI EAs
D''N'o" "a, We Lu"pk'n Foreign Attachment.
Thomas w. Chostain WI, CAN'T.
WHEREAS, the plaintiff did, on the 4,b dov
of March, 1857, file his declaration against
the defendant, who (as it is said) ls absent from
and without the limits of this State, and have ne
thcr wife nor attorney known within the snnne
upon whom copy of the said declaration might
defendant do appear and plead to the saii decia-
ration on or before the 9TH day of March. 1888:
otherwise final and absolute Judgment will then
begiven and awarded against him.
March ii, 1857 j. f. HAGOOD ccr
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co 'YGy1 & IM lgAL.

MARRIED. OIL the 3oth ult by John Knox. Esq.
MIR. JosErH WHITE to Miss FRANCES T. RoGEns,
all of Pckens district
On Sunday evening 10th inst, by L. n. Robins.
Esq, Imos. W. FiNDLEY to Miss LUCINDA, daugh-
ter of Wm. Whitmire, all of Pickens.
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LUMBER! LUMBER!

VllE undersigned are now prepared to
i fill orders for LUMBER of all kinds, at
their Mil on Oconce Creek, eight miles
northeast of Walhalla. Lumber will be
delivered if il is desired 10y, the purchaser.
Our terms will be made accommodating,
and we respectfully solicit the patronage
of,the public JAMES GEORGE,
M. +. MITCHELL,
j. n. LAWItENC CE
Fob. 10, 1857 81 If
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BRoxroN FoRp, beaufort dist. s. {

BRoxroN FORD, Beaufort dist. S. c..
take pleasure in certifying, that the Rev
G. f. Bansemer has been for two wears Prin-
cipal of an Academy in our village, and that
for competency, industry and gentemanlv
department, he is deserving the confidence
and patronage of the community as a teach
er, either in the English, Classical or Math
ematical department,
j. w. WyMAN, NJ. d.
Chairman Board of Trustees
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NEENlRENF,s SAK.Rs

D1 virtue of sundry writs of fieri facias 10 me
~ directed, WILDE sold before the Court House,
IN rickeIIs District. within the iegaihours on the
hrSt Monday and Tuesday in June next,
One tract of land, containing two hundred and
nity seven acres more or less, adjoining laids of
). d. Garvin, Robert Johnson and others also on,.
other tract OF land, containing six hundred acres
more or less adjoining lands Off. A. Easily, ir..
Widow Merk and others levied on IA the proper.
y OF f. ~ Garvin, at the suits Of Phillips and
McCarroll, X. a. Steele, Admir-, VIM Bogrs and
OILERS
One house and lot in the town Of Walhalla.
whereon r. Weibens now lives. adjoining H. Fa
gen and others, levied ON as his property at tho
suit of +. Sharpe, for l.. b. Benson against b. b
Rice and II. Wiebens
2O5 acres ofland more or less on waters of six
mile creek. adjoining lands of John Howard !. +
Howard and others. levied on as the property ,f
Samuel Smith, at the suit VIM. Oliver, survivor.
and others
One tract Of land, containing one hundred and
thirty acres more or less adjoining lands of John
ahm"yer, q. Wenielken and others levied ON "a
the property of VIM. Lady at the suit of G. "
Phillips for another and others.
lO4 acres of land more or less, near Walbolio
adjoining !anls of T. Wiebeas NJ Crensl.aw s,.s
others; Hlso, half acre lot No. 40 in the town
ni WalhaI'u, adjoining lots of w L. Thompson.
Ibos. NJ. Adnr and Others, levied OIL as the prop
cry oil D. ID. Fischer, drceased, at the suit of tho
~ N'St''''''A'V'tciu'ht ooCicly OF charleston.
One tract of land, containing one hundred anil
seventy acres more or less, known MS the Cedar
rock place adjoining lands Of w. Bramlett Eze
kiel Smith, Isaac Miller and others, levied ON as
the property Oft. l. Painter, at the suit of A. d.
IL j. Towers
One tract of land, containing one hundred and
SIXTY six acres more less lying on both sides of
Conncross creek, adjoining lands of james San.
dcrs. ThoS. Brooks and others, levied on as the
property Of W. j Fitzgerald ut the suit Of john
w. j.. Cary.
Terms cash purchasersto to pay for papers
May T. 1857 AZ fJ
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FOR THE COURIER.

PRoDLEM.-What is. the exact distance,
across square acre of landl WIFI some
friend of the fraternity solve the above and
give his method STUDENT.
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JOSEPH j. NORTON,
Attorney nt Nay.

PICKENS COURT R0USE, s. CAROLINA,
WILL attend promptly to all legal business
w entrusted to him in the Districts comprising
the Western Circuit, to wit: Abbcvlle, Andcr.
son, PickenS, G:ecsv!!!c, Spartenhnrg and Ianrens
Dec. l2. 1896 % If
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PicIcEaS COgSEt House.
a.. F.. M, :.

THE next Regular Communication Of Pendle
ton Lodge, No. SO, An M, will be held in
the Lodge R0pm oil M0ndayJ,ne sth, att O'clock,
Pm. BY order of w. r. JoSRs. W.. NJ.
Nav IA a. b. T. SEABORNs seoc'v
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ANSWER TO G.. w. BIS PnonLEM. EN-
lily has $4,000, Jane $4,000, Betsey SO, 600,
Abigail $4,000 and Nancy IS, 500.
STUDENT.
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Mr.. Zion CoLLGGIATE INSTITUTE,
Winnsboro' Fairfield Dist. g. G..

Rev, G.. f. Bansemer has been fcr three
years past engaged as Professor in this
Institution, during which time he has pre-
pared large number of young gentlemen
for the Sophomore and Junior Glasses of
the Sonth Carolina College. He maintains
a high reputation as scholar, and il is rare
to meet with one SO capable of instructing
in the various stndiespulsued in Academies.
| never have been associated with more
CONSCIENTIOUS, iudefaiigabe and faithful
teacher than he is. 1t is no small recon-
mendation as teacher, that he is always
at his post. anu never permits pleasure nor
recreation to withdraw linn from his duties.
Asa high minded and honorable gentleman,
4 most cordially recommend him 10 the
pubhc.
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State of south Carolina,

IN EUUITf-TPlCkENs. =
Weslcy Phillips, Admr Mn for li.covor, 90
Peter r. eIhastain, ct, al count and relief
appearing to my satisfaction that Peter, r..
Chastain one ofthe defendants 10 lhi. 6iiI of
complaint, resides without the limits Of this State,
on motion Of Townns Il Campbell coniplainnnrs
solicitors, 1t is ordered that the said Defendant
do appear, plead, anSweror dernurto the said bill
OF eonlpaiot in this case, within three months
from tho publication hereof. or an order pyo con
Tcsso will bo takenas TO him.
ROBT. a. THOMPSON, c.E.r.p.
ComTs Office March 81, ls57. Sm
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-AMBRoTYpEs! A

RESPECTFULLY Y announce TO the ladies and
gentlemen of this place and the surrounding
country, that'I have opened my Gallery at
PickcnS Court House,
And will be happy to seeall who desire to pos,
the AMDRoryPE, by which the human features
may he trnthfully perpetuated for great length
of time. Those wanting pictures viii please call
at my Room, and will wait ,t)on then, at any
time. Charges reasonable, 4 -
May l4 "a C. N. REID
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rO FARMERS AND BUTCHERS

-. . NV II 10 VIII8ND :
X NOW all men by these presents, that 1, j. L..
IN N. SMITH, am now giving the highest price
ior GREEN AND DRY HIDES ever before
offered in this country namely:
|, Hides, Green from 6 ] 9 to Z . cents peflb
do. Dry, 10 to " 1.9
Bring your Hides to mo just as soon as you get
them on the beast and it will I've better for ne all
J. L., N SMITH,
Jan 90, 1857 20
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DIR. u. w. GREEN

OFFERS his Professional services to the cii.
" zens of Pickens District, in the practice of
Medicine in its various branches. He would say
that he has an experience of ten years in practice
Office IN. his Store April Ii, 1857
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NATHCE.

fNHE undersigned having been appointed AZ.
! sighee OF q hson Beings & Co, all persons il
debted to said firm are requested To- make nav.
ment to C. f., CAlIENDER =.
Funnel Hill, April 2, So .dssigecs
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NOTICE.
mo- COMTRACTORS.
STOP THE STEERSl

NTRAGED off in March from the subscriber,
~ two Red and White Steers, marked with n
crop and half crop in each year, four years old
one is no horned, with warts under his belly and
knock kneed behind the other has short horns
lying close to his head like the Buffalo. Any one
giving me such information, as will enable me to
get them, will receive suitable reward. Address
me mt Walhala ID. GAILLARD
MAY g. 1857 AZ ,..
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JEWELRY, GOLD & SILVER.
JEAN EEtr. FISGIRESSEIe.


AS just now returned from New York,
~ with large and beautiful assortment of
JLEWSlRY, WATCHES,
(both Gold and Silver) Clocks Music Box
es. Combs, Brushes. Fancy Articles, Per-
fumery, Soaps, Gold Pens, ETC.; all of
which has hecn bought for cash, and which
lie Offers for sale Oh Tic mos. accommodate
ing terms.
Gz9" He also REPAIRS Watches and
other articles in his line and solicits the pa
'ronagc Of the public His stand is noar
the public square, at Walhalla, S. G..
Dec. Is, 1856. "a tf
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sFATTs OF SOUTm CAR0LHNA.

IN EQUTY--picKENs.
William Cape, fd,ar.
-,
T.. B. Keith, Extrix, I'LL ior Discovery, Re-
i. NJ. Keith. hci' &c
TIL. Keith, Exprs, ct al.
appearing to the satisfaction Of the Commits
= sinner thnt NJ J.. Keith,onc 9! the defendants
10 th's bill OF complaint resides without the iu-
comphnants solicitors, it is ordered that .l,e sn
defendant d"appear plead. answer or dcmnr to
the said bill ofcomplaint in this ease within three
months from this date, or an order pro fesso
viii be taken MS to him
R0BT. a. THOMPSON. c.rrp.
Contrs offict March 9S, 1857 Am
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b. B. B BENSON s. SON,
Al Old PcmdIctOm,

hE now receiving and opening one of tie lar
~ SeSt and best selected Stocks Of
Spring and Summer Goods
Ever brought to the upper part of South Carroll.
ma purchased IN New York and Philadelphia on
the most favorable terms, so as to enable us to
sell as CHEAP as any other merchants
Our stock consists of all the different articles
usually kept in any Railroad town. many NElP
STlLES or bASHIONAB BLE GOODS for
Ladies and Gentlemen, and a very large stock of
Ready Made CIOIhimg.
Persons in want of Goods will find it to their
interest to examine our stock before purchasing
elsewhere. No charge made for showing our
Goods; therefore, give us trial
+. b. BENSON d SON.
Pcndlcton, April 23, 1857. Al 4
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-12

TIE RESOLUTION or 1NQRY Iyro 1nE LonnY.
1t is to be hoped that the Committee Of To-
curry which has been appointed to inquire into
the corruptions charged upon members OF Con
gress will not ooniine its labors or inquiries TO
The particular casc which has led 10 its appoint
mcnt. An opportunity is now afforded for a
thorough investigation of the general system Of
corruption AZ practiscd at the federal Capitol: IL
should not be thrown away. Ever since the
Galphin claims il has been the belief Of many
persons and has been freely asserted by the press
that corruption was rife at Washington. and that
members Of Congress, officers under government.
writer's for the press, and politicians and lawyers
generally, were deeply immersed in IL. II has
been subject Of common remark that tn. lobby
has within the last few yeers-and especially
under the administration OF poor Pierce-swclei
TO unexampled proportions; that II includes
among its acolytss not only the rank and file OF
Congressional suttlers, but men IN high station.
ladies in fashionable society, clergymen, and
many who from their position and character
would never have been supposed TO have drtied
ber hands with such things And Il has gene
rally been understood that the whole influence of
Washington society has been thrown into the
scale in favor Of the lobby, because its opera.