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Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-06-23

The Post Office Department hascon
Itracted It'll James e Birch of 81
Icra,nento. 20 "a the mail from San
IAntoo;as Texss. 70 San Diego, Cali
Ifornia, semi monthly, for sl5OO0o
per annum.
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Things to Remember.

Ifypu do not keep your paper. cut
this out and put it where you can find it:
IA Surveyors chain is i poles, Ill &c
feet, divided into 100 links, or 792 inches.
Asquare chain is ll6 square poles, and
10 square chains is an acre.
-Four rods are an acre, each contain
ing 1,2H0 square yards, OF 34,787 feet,
"a yards. "a inches ON each side.
A pole Is five and i half yards each
way
An acre is 4,,84o square yards, or So
yards | foot 81 inches each way; AMI
acres ARE 1870 yards and a half each vay
"A square mile, /, 78O Yards each way,
is GAO acres ; half a mile. or $50 eacb
way, is 160acres; 40 yards each way,
pr fourth Of 4 mile, is 40 acres, and
+ furiong, ego yards each way. is 10
acres
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The Quincy Herald states that Colone
Richardson, Of Illinois. will not accepI
the position OF Governor Of Nebrask.
TERRITORY.
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DRUGS AND BOOKS.

I>uE subscrbers are constantly receiving nd-
l. ditiunal supplies 10 their, already extensive
stock of Books and Medicines and nre now pre-
pared to fill orders with pr"rnpncss and despatch.
Our stock of Fancy articles und P.rfumery is
large, aud we invite attention to it.
We have also OH huEd a lot of crcclIe Mt
GUNS. which we will sell at prices lowcr than
cper offered IL, this market before also u lot OF
superior Pocke, Knives and Rnzors.
Also. Mute Of all kinds, aaisins and Cundes.
9 We particularly solicit orders for Books, and
pledge ourselves to sell them as low as they can
be had in CoIun,Lia or Charleston.
BRANCH s. ALLEN
Dec: ia; 1856. IS If
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HOUSE BUILDING.

rTNIIE undersigned is now prepared to do all
i work entrusted to his care, in the Build
ing Line; to Draw PTans and erect all descrip-
tions Of Buildings, from a one-story house to a
Court lIouse.
Having received Instructions from tho best
Architects in the Union; he flatters himself that
he can have work done III q style equaislo and
sREEEueSoka'-K King & Kellum, Architects,
Brooklyn, New NY ork Wm. Gsinsr, Architect,
Of New York City: Peryman d Waller, New
Market; Dr. John p. Garralt, Inrrattseilie.
HENRY JONES.
New Market, Dec. I6, 1856. , 85 1T
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3,3o7 Prizes amounting to.... .s2Ol, 900
Whole Tickets, Sl0-lIa:ves, S5-Quarters,
$3.50. ~, a
The first 307 Prizes are decided in tic usual
manner.
1900 Prizes OF $40 will be determined by the
last figure of the number that draws The 30
600 Prize. For example, if the number draw
ing tie $4,000 Prize ends with No. I, then all
the Tickets where the number ends in will be
entitled to $40 If the number ends with No q
then all the Tickets where the number ends in
2 will be entitled to $l0 and 50 OH to o.
Certificates Of Packages will be sold at the
following rates, which s the risk:
Certificate of Package of o Whole Tickets, $50
" 10 Half {" 80
10 Quarter Is
Address orders for Tickets or Certificates eli.
ther to
S. SWAN l. CO., Atlanta, Ga,
or s. SWAN, Montgomery, Ala.
Nov. 49,. 1856. 80 At
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
.A5beviIc D;strici.-C; Citation.

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
.A6beviIlc Disfrict.-C Citation.
By WILLIAM HILL, Esq, Ordinary Of Abtc-
- - vile District.
WHEREAs, c. n. Ma..ison. has applied .e
w me for Letters Of Administruti, H. on all
and singular the goods and chntLels, rights aud
credits Of James Mckewin, late of the District
aforesaid deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
'and singular, the kindred and creditors Of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me, at
our next Ordnary's Court for the said District,
Ito be holden at Abheville Court House, on the
twenty sixth day of january inst. TO show cause,
if any, why the said administration should not be
= granted. -.
=. Given under my hand and seal, this tenth
> day Of January, i'll the year OF our
. Lord d.one thousand eight hundred aud fifty
seven. and in the 81 st year Of American III
',,5dependenco.
WILLIAM HILL, 0. A. d.
Jan. II. 1857. 38 2t
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APPROXIMATION PRIZES

3.2@:: Prizes amounting to. S32G 900
Whole Tickets, 'Sl6-Halves, ss-Quarters, "a
Eishshs Sc.
manner.
3,0n0 Prizes Of $50 will be determine cd by the
last figure OF the Number that draws the S6O,-
600 Prize. For example. if the Number draw
ing the S6i',O00 Prize ends with No. /, then all
the Tickets where the number ends in will be
entitled to S6O. Ii the numher ends with No.
=, then nll the Tickets where the number ends ~
. will he entitled to 800, and so Oh to O.
Certificates cf I'ackages will BE- sold ut tho
followin. rates. which is the risk:
Certificate Of Package of 10 Whole Tickets, Sl0o
10 iIalf so
lOQnartcr 25
lO Eishths IL!
Address orders for Tickets or Certificates Of
Packages Of Tickets either to
s. SWAN g. CO., Atlanta, Ca,
or S: SWAN, Montgomery, ALA.
or S. SWAN, Box quo, Mobile, Ala.
Dec. 81, 1856. So Ct
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A CA ls ID.

The undersigned having disposed of his entire
interest in tho Mercantile business in tie Town
of Hamburg to a. burnside, bcgs lrnvc in reti-
ring to return his thanks 10 his friends and Gus.
toners ut large for the very generous patronage
bestowed OIL him heretofore, and would solicit n
continuance of the saiie towards his succcssor
whom lie recommends to them as worthy their
patronage B. S. DUNBAR
% r. S. keep my Office at the store Of Mr.
a. burnside, where invite my former friends
aud customers having unsettled business will,
NE, to call and acjust the same.
B. s. DUNBAR.
lIumblrp Dec Q. 1896 RI A.
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
IJbrviIe District.-C Citation.
BY, WILLIAM HILL, Esq, Ordinary of Abbc-
Vile District.
"HEREAS, Mary J. Mathis and w. T..
=. w Mathis have applied to me for Letters OF
Administration, all und singular the goods und
chuttcls. rights aud credits Of Luke Mathis,
late Of the District aforesaid, deceased.
= These are, therefore, to cite and udmonish all
tand singular, the kindred and credto Of the
"said deceused to be aud appeur before me at our
next Ordinarys Court Of tile snid District, 10 he
Illolden ut AbbevilIe Court House the twenty
first of January inst, to show cause, if any,
why the said administration should not be
granted. -
- Given under my hand and seal, this fifil,
- day of January, III the year Of our Lord
= Que thousand eight hundred and fifty :seven,
,and'in tile slst year Of American ludepend-
ence.
WILLIAM IT'LL, o. A. D.
JAN 2, 1856. 81 2t
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kHsHE HAVE fosszsd i oos stsa SS{Sh;u.
( II pnaS tbs firm Asgt g AsKE0tSGH q CU.,
snaSsELGfKf3 Gre tn dis f,lscs. $:
TbSfex 6faas q sittatea y ths istst6silIe HALL
srpSd ipH tsy stis Their ffjsids
70 ys q sh4
90 81 se g =, 4 sss1 (. SIS 81.
cssass. ~ y, sss se!l;
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AMERICAN COTTON PLANTER Z
SOIL OF 1fSl3 s@gHf!s5,
UNITE D.
Prospeota,s for TaEHf -.
Prospectus for 1857

1\IIE Editor aud Proprieors Of the AM F.Ri-
l. CAN COTTON PLANTER having l,iYx.
chased the SOIL OF THE SOUTH. take ,I;fs.as.
ure IN announcing to the patrons of i,olI, Jour.
nails, and to the friends of Agri cultural Improve
,nent in the South and South w est, that with tho
January number for 1887 will commence. liz.
publication of the AMERICAN COTTON III. An
TER AND SOIL OFTIIE SOC'EII, unit.I s.
the city ol Montgomery; Alabama.
In thus untfEg the publication OF iheag tsaaa
Agricultural Journals. we have secured tbt, abh,
services Of Col. CHARLES a. PExBonY. al fIorS.
cultural Editor, whose repuiation L6tli Rs Etlf,,
tor and practical lIorticullurfst is loo ven ard
widely known to require additional coniua,f,ln;
iion ut our hands. - 5fa. .ss.a
With the efficient nid Of Col. PEAuopy in sff,i,n
Horticultural Department, Dr.. n. Is. CLnuI, itli.,
Agricultural Editor, confidently ass,tcs tn. Dss
irons and friends of bni, ln,t,s thus 8i,6ifsIss
that the American C0ttoa ilsMtef .eaa Sui. us
Me South shall be ii - -
Model Southern Rural Maeasiireg,s !: {.
devoted 10 Improved Plantation * .o,loi,r .tb.s
advancement OF Southern liu.ticu!.ur.:s1sy VIII
Manufactures and the Domestic and Eacl,,ii.;..
Arts. In short, it il the intention aai WiiIs IL
The studied desire of the .l5disors and Pablslisrss
OF this Journul to make Il, iu iis several Usna9t.
ments, the plantation and frcside conpan 5os
every family and industrial man ii, tile south.
The Cotton Planter and Soil will be tsiYbis6 IL
monthly; in magazine form, containing 5finrfvsS
Two pages, Super Royal Octave, ititel,ed. .ir;;nx.
med, aud neatly cover. d; wtlt 'an sdSettisi,,ie.
sLeet Of sixteen pages. ss4.
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PRODUCE WANTED.

F>IIE undersigned having purchased the entire
Il interest of Is. = Dunbar, in the Mercantile
line in the Town OF Hamburg, may hc found nj
the old stand occupied by him on the corner next
above Sihey & Usher, and Immediately Opposite
Hammond 4 Lark.
have now in store Il HEAVY STOCK Of al
most every leading article in the
Planters Line of Consumption,
and daily acccssions making 10 my Stock dircc,
from the Northern ports.
hey leave to invite my old friends and Gus.
toners, together with the public large, to call
and examine my stock before making other pur-
chascs, rs am satisfied that can offer them
Equ al In due m ents
with any other House in the place
80 Barrels Stewards Clarified SUGAR,
~ Crushed
llhds. choice Porto Rico Sugar,
lO MuscovaGo =.
900 Bags COFFEE. Java, Rio and Mocha,
Baggng, Rope and Twinr,
Georgia and Northern PLAINS,
Osnahurgs ii aud ~ llomcsp,ns, Augusta Mills,
Negro Blankets and Hats,
Heavy Brogaus and Diichrrs' Boots,
Tubs, Pails. Buckets, Flour Cams mud Broo,ns.
Muckcrcl, whole half und Quarter b. IT, and Kits.
Candies, Soap and Starch,
10000 lbs. cl,"ice Bacon Sides Country
linseed, Train. Lard, Elephant nnd Machine Oil,
Saddles and Brides,
Sole and Upper Leather.
Kip Skins, French Calf skins, Shoe Thread,
1000 Sacks SALT,
5000 lbs Pure White Lead 500 lbs. Putty in
Baddcrs.
And many other articles too numerous To men
tion, all of which am determined to sell
Low FOR Cash
or to approved time customers.
Being always Oh hand myself, and keeping a
good supply of competent Clerks, intend to
spare no pains to efec: snles and please; and last,
Though not least, always in the Market at the
highest prices for Cotton and o:hcr desirable pro-
ducc A. BURNSIDE
Hamburg, Dec. Q, 1856.
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The State of South Carolina,

ABBEVILLE DISTRICT
In Equity.
VIM. McClinton,
line McClinton and
.ls othcrs,
RY order OF the Court of Equity, will sell
- at Public Outcry, at Abbeville Court
House, on Sale day in February next, the Real
Estate formerly belonging TO james McClintor.
deceased. consisting Of Two Hundred and
Seventy y-Seveu and half Acres, more or less,
in two separate Tracts adjoining ench other,
situate near Due West Corner, bounded by lands
of Mrs. Alley Prutt, Samuel Pruitt, John Webb
and others.
T,ER.MS OF S1ALE-On a credit of
and two years, purchase, To give bond with two
good sureties. und mortgage Of premises, 10 Sc
cure the payment of the purchase moncy-costs
to be paid in, Cash.
WIN. II. PARKER, C. T. A. D.
Commissioners Office,
January &. 1857. SO ids
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25 Bbla. G. Yellow SUGARS,
Hhds. Golden Porto Rico.
80 Bngs prime Rio COFFEE.
90 Pockets old Gov. Java Coffee,
Mocha
500 Sacks Liverpool SALT,
20 Tons Siwecds IRON (genuimc)
100 Kegs Nails, assnr,cl Nos.
Blacksmith's To"s. complete,
Fancy Groceries "f every description.
White I.et,, Oils aud Window Gi,sA.
a Venetian Red Spanish Brown, Putty, &c,
Begging. Bale Rope aud Twine,
Sausage Cutters, Suffers, &c.
Hand Pole and Broad Axes, collins make, }
Waffle and Wafer Irons,
Augers, Chisels. lIundsaws, &C.,
Brass Kettles. Porcelain W are,
l,O0O pieces Hollow Ware, (Englisl,) assorted,
A lnrge stock of Wooden Ware,
Any kind Of Country Produce taken at lLrr:
tinctly understood that the Credit Business is br
equivalent, and il is to be hoped that my old c,
for ii shall be oJxerred. Self prcscrvati liz the
Abbcville e. IL, November T. 1856. 29-tf
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'SPARTANBURG FEMALE COLLEGE.
FACULTY.

J. WoFFORD TUCKER, Esq, President, and
Professor of Moral aud Mental Philosophy and
Bellies Lettres.
Rev. CHARLES TAYLOR, A. NJ, NJ. D., Fro.
fessor Of Ancient Languages and Chemistry.
Rev. W. VI. CRENSHAW, (of VAL Professor
Of Mathematics aud Natural Philosophy.
Miss PItEBE PAINE, Instructress in Botany,
Descriptive Astronomy, History, &c.
Mr.. ST. PIERRE E. SAUNlER, Professor Of
Music.
Mr.. +. NJ. EDwARDY, Professor of Music,
Drawing and Painting.
Mr. Z. NJ. EDWARDY. Professor Of Modern
Languages.
Fees, Per Session of five months payable in
tdridbiy in advance:
Tuiti-n, in the regular College Course,
including the Latin and Greek Lam
guages Mathematics. and full course
Of the ordinary English branches %. $4,000
Patron. ......................... 5000
Music Guitar. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $500
French Caught by Professor who
speaks the Language in its purity,) 1000
=. Drawing aud Painting, $50
These branches may be studied, or
not, at tho option of the pupil, and arc
mot necessary to graduation.
Board, on the Campus with some men,-
Der of the Faculty, per month";. l0.O0
Washing aud lights extra.
The next session begins OH the 4th Wednesday
in February, aud ends in July.
The location of the College, nffordng seclu.
fion, protection aud comfort, with most favora.
bic sanitary conditions, its socal and moral gov
ernmemt; its thorough and efficient modes OF
instruction, its capacity TO inlpart Il complete
education, within limits Of very moderate ex.
penditure. its unparalleled success, commend it
to the favorable consideration of parents and
guardians, charged with tllc~propcr education Of
young ladies'.
~ cB- Catalogues containing detailed informa-
tion will be sent to any person applying by mail
to the President.
Spartanburg, S. c. Jan. 7, 1857. 31-3t
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Final Settlement of tie Estate
of John Callahan. decd.

NOT1CE is hereby given to oil pc. SONS infer
~ ested. that Final Settlement O. the Es-
tate of John Callahan, decd, will take D. lace i
the Ordinarys Office OIL the goth of March. 1857
Therefore, aii persons indebted to the said l. 6.
tate will make immediate payment Aaso, all
persons having demands against snid Estate will
present them properly altesled immediately for
payment. asI must close up the matter As quick
as possible. - 1N'0N
IS. w. CALLAIIAM, Exor.
Dec. II, 1855 as am
EY- Independent Press COW s month"; {,
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SWAN & CO.'S LOTTERIES.
Capital Prize, 100000!
Southern Military Academy Lottery
Class N.

II>O he drawn in the City of Mobile, Alubamu,
Il. in public, ON Friday, january 50,
1857, OIL the Plan Of Single Numbers!
John llurtel and w. w. Mcclure. Esqs, Com
m;ssioners.
3O,o0O Tlcketsl-3,295 Prizes! More than
One Prize to every Ten Tickets! Brilliant
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ATTENTION, PLANTERS!
Economy and Utility!

ATTENTION, PLANTERS!
Economy and Utility!
TNIIE undermined having purchased the Right
Il of warliok's PL OW. Patented April
3d, 1855, will sell Plantation Rights, per
Flow 81. 90
Will furnish pattern Stock with small Scoo-
ter, at Mr.. s. l. Bonds Shop in Green
wood, for....-.........-.......... $50
Will deliver to order at Plantations pattern
Stock with small Scooter, or at convent
ent Depot OH Rail Road ..................., 500
without ScOOter..... 4.6O
The above Prices include the Right
II. 8. KERR, Esq, issour authorized Agent
at Abbeville G. H., from whom Rights can he
obtained, and atswhose Store the Plow can he
soen.
This Plow, from its simple STRUCTURE, durabiI-
ity, lghtness Of draaght, ease 81 munar emf,
adaptation to the different Shares used in the
cultivation Of tile far,D, and consequent clieap-
ness, Is commencing itself to general use az o
Superior Fa,Naing Implement wherever tried
-. = :. s. ~ HILL & ANDREWS.
: Greenwood. g. c., Oct. 8, 1856. 25-Iy
S.1 We. the undersigned, having examined aud
comniendationa JAMES CRESW ELL.
- =, - ,svs JOHNSON SALE,
y; - - 81 ,sR. NJ. WHITE,
80 :ssssssFsse SAML MCGOWAN,
& I.ARKIN INsREfEOLD9,
e. ROBT w. EITES,
~ y 3, sA.sWIDEMANt;; y
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CONCENYR&fE ley.

I'd NEv.IHlicIe Tor M III = aa6Sp rhiis att;oIg
has been tried i,y dY9ls - ~.
sons ar.snd t.s shd fe,iad To Is snperior to ~ =.
thing 81 the kiad ianse Il small lbSx 81 th;s =,
witlt f6as ponpds alloss oT, eyvsse wi
y lS gsl!scs o. good Som Which M wilESvarranG
foT ss's ey /, il. 3sS kEEEN.
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froir any other academy. During the present
year, this Seminary has maintained the same
hourishng condition that it has enjoyed. with
scarcely intcrnission for more than fifteen
years Excellent advantages are offered, cspe-
Gully to young ladies who urc preparing TO be-
c"n'e Teachers; aud one such is always received
free Of charge.
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ABBEVILI.E MALE ACADEMY.

AknD1
TNIIE EXERCISES If this Institution will he
L resumed Oh the First Monday in January
next. The government Of the School will b-
rigid, and every effort will be madc to maintain
high standard of morality.
The Scholastic year will he divided into two
Terms. The first will commence OH the lst Mon
day in January. and continue Twenty eight
weeks; the second will begin on the I'd Morday
i'll September and continue twelve weeks.
Terms of Tuition:
lst SEES. 2d Scs
Reading. Wiring, Spelling,
aud Primary Geography, $ll 90 sc 90
The above with Geography,
History, Arithmetic, Eng
lisi, Grammar and Excr.
cises i'll English Compost
ton. -. 90 90 Q 90
The above with all the :tl-
vanced Englisl, Branches, % 90 10 90
The ubovo with Latin and
Greek, % 90 10 90
Students will be received ut any time du-
ring the Session, srd will be charged from the
time they enter until the end 'of the Session,
unless specIal arrangements are made to the COLI
trurY.
r Boarding can be Obtained Mt reasonable rates.
q. G. ELDER, a. Is.
Dec. "a, 1864. So If
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II ii R M: M:s.

II III * M - ; ~
One copy one year, in advance. /. M
Six copies one year, Sssnfy a. III
Twelve copies one Year," 81; sIlis,if
Subscriptions should coInmefree wih tl,s ySiy
uine. ;sa.5r:ss's,"7 s. e - ~
As we shall keep no acconnta, the cssl mi
invariably accompany sI,e order.
AH orders tof tie Papet must be-
osDEhwooD &acLoUb. Montgomery, Aisiaiiis.s
,; An commnnicntions =, for the columns 81 tic
b CLouD. Montgoliisif AlaLa,i.a., - y.
Dec. "a, 1856! s..5,t,, Ttss:3;st: &. vi =
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GROCERIES,, PROVISIONS,
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, AeRcuL TuRAL IMPLEMENTS, sc.
HENRY 8. KERR
AS NOW A AND WELL.
seccudS Stock of ., N'NN N>'1' "AN'
EIENEx s.. KEEE

Ale md Porter, best qualities,
Bacon, Beef Tongues SC.
Trace. Fifth Tongue, Log and Strctchcr Chains,
Powder and Shot, Double barrel Guns,
Gun Wads, Caps Of every kind,
John Bull. Worcestershire and Harvey Sauces,
Cheese, Pickles, Tyson Tea. &c.
Balances, Stcelyards, Gridrons and Grind
Stones.
Spinning Wheels. Band and Hoop Iron,
Cast, Blister and German Steel
WeBuckcts, Sifters and Matches,
CoT Mills, Cedar Buckets; Sc.
Shovels, Spades md Pitchorks,
Cotton, Manila aud Jutc Rope,
Sperm, Adamaniine and rallnw Candies,
Cow Bells. ard other Musical Instruments,
Udopho Wolfe's Aromatic Schcilam SclnupI,s
small lot Of Brandy, Whisky and Wine.
Rio lIondo Scgnrs always OIL hand.
prices in exchange for Goods. 1t must be dis.
ught 10 u close. ! must have the CASH, or lis
stomers will c!,rerfulIy cun.orln 10 the lcw r.ir
irst luw Of nature.
II. S KERR.
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VIE EXERCISES Of this Institution will
IL be resumed the FIRST MONDAY in
JANUARY next 1t is unnecessary To speak
again Of the rare advantages possessed by this
Village for educational purIoser, in respect TO
health, society and religious influence. The
School ediice is situated in the most inte, esting
part Of the Villnge, aud at remote distance
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A valuable Laboratory Of Chemicals. and
Philosophical Apparatus, is attached to tho
School also, collection Of Curiusities und
Minerals.
Competent Assistants will he provided, If nee
essnry. in the departments of Music, Drawing
and Embroidery.
Greenwood, Dec. IS, 1856. SO ct
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WILL attend nj the undermined times and
Il places, for the purpose Of collecting Taxes
for
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1'o!'S'.to' Dt t''t:' 'HVI'''"y, NI'FCH .;
Abbcviiie Cou,t House, ui Court Week.
Sac-day i'll April the last day for making re-
turns. All persons failing to make returns OIL
the above day. liable 10 double tax All taxes
TO be paid by the first Monday j" May. or exc
cutions may be issued.
Property to be returned in the name of the
proper owner. Guardians, Executors, and Adj
ministrators will return property under their con-
troll
Persons having transferred property between
the LIST Octobcr 1855, and lst October, 1856,
will max. it, knnwn 1" me.
All persons will come prepared 10 give the
number of B'rs's Marriages and Deaths in their
fninilics
Free persons Of color must pay their taxes in
March. 5. A. HODGE T. G..
Jan. Z, 1857. 81 St
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