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NOTICE.

Benz. Fink vs.. Preston Briles and Melord IaHes
In The Common Pleas OF Bedford County, vent rxps
No. II, February Term, 1877. February g. l-57,
petition OF Sheriff Moore. Jno. =. Reed atp"ated
Auditor to Distribute fund amongst creditors
The Andiior will attend the dnties oi the above
appointment his office IN the Bofough o! Bcdlard
Monday, tue 27th day OF April. inst, a 10 o.
clock a. NJ, when and where all parties interested
can attend. JNO. z. REED,
AnTiI T. 1857. Auditor.
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no! FOR KANSAS!!

THE subscribers having fully determined to
close mp their business, and having on hand a
fine assortment Of goods, do cordially invite all
those who wish bargains, TO call and make Sc
lrclions immediately as they are now selling off
at cosl, and will continue to do 50 until all are
sold.
Any person desiring to secure long estab-
lishrd stand for the Mercantile business, with
good viii worth money, will do we'll 10 call
on The subscribers Immediately, as they are de-
termnvd 10 dispose of their business, as one Of
the firm intends going West.
NJ. SCHELL s, son.
SchalIsburr. March 20. 1857.
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NOTICE.

=. Letters Testamrnlary having been issued to
1'T subscriber Oh the last will, &c. OF David Sto-
~ SenF, deceased, notice is hereby glven to all
f-'soHs having claims against said Estate, to
r'synt them property authenticated for settle
a5i' a5'l' and all those knowing themselves 10 be
,'1To'ed TO he same, are requested to make pay
1.'0' immediately.
DAVID STOLER,
Executor, Liberty Township, Bedford Co.
April II, 1857.
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Notice.

WHEREAS, Letters Of Administration on
the Estate Of John Crisuan, late of the State
OF Iowa, dec astd, have been granted 10 the
subscriber: all persons indebted 10 said Estate
are requested to make immediate payment and
those having claims against thr same, viii pre-
sent them duly authenticated for settlement, TO
JNO. p. REED,
March 30, 1851. Admir-.
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GREAT APSESEg'AE4S
Spring GOODS.

The undersigned has Just returned from the
Eastern cities with a large stock OF Spring
Goods: and is now exhibiting at
CHEAP SIDE
general assortment Of new style Of Spring
Goods, comprising in part Ladies' Dress Goods,
DucaI CrocovpIla Challi, fancy and Plaln DE
Lame, BrilIiants. Lawns, Calicoes, &c. &c.
For gentl~mens' and boys wear CassimereS,
Cassinrts, Canton Cloth, Shefperd Check, Cot
tonades, &c.
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Bonnets, Woollen and
Rag Carpets, Floor Oil Cloth, Syrup moasses,
white and brown Sugars, green and black Teas,
Groceries Of all kinds, Queensware, Tubs,
Bue ketz, Brooms, &c, Hardware, ShoVeIs,
Forks, Hoes, Kniycs aud Forks, Spoons, sc.
and all articles usually kept in stores
All kinds Of country produce taken in ex-
change.
Tbp undersigned will sell cheap for cash or
produce, and hopes by fair dealing 10 receive
his usual share Of custom.
April 10. 1887.
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couRT PRocLAMATloM.

To the Coroner, tie Justicss Of the Peace,
md Coasta5ics ia the difreaf IoUaShiPS
ia the County Of Bedford, Creating
KNOW YE that.in pursuance Of procopt to
me directed, under the hand and seal OF the
Hon. FRANCIS II. nEM3lELL, President
of the several Courts Of Common Pleas in the
Sixteenth District, consisting Of the counties OF
Franklin, Bedford and Somerset, and by virtue
OF his Office ofthe Court Of Oyer and Terminer
and General Jail delivery for the trial OF capi-
tai and other offenders therein and in The Gene
raj Court Of Quarter Sessions Of the Peace: and
JoHN G. HARTLEY and 4. j. SNIvELY, Esqs.
Judges OF the same Court, in the same County
OF Bedford, You and each Of YOU are hereby re-
CURED to be and appear in your proper persons
with your Records, Recognizances, EXamina-
tions, and other relnembrances before the Judges
aforesaid, at Bedford, at Court Of Oyer and
Termner and General Jail Delivery and Gene
raj Quarter Sessions Of the Peace therein to be
holden for the county Of Bedford, aforesaid,
on the first Monday Of May ibeing the 4th
day,| at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon OF that day,
there and then to DO those things TO which your
several offices appertain.
GIVEN under my hand at Bedford, on the
18th day Of April, in the year Of our Lord
1887.
HUGH MOORE, Sheriff.
APrh II, 1887.
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office.

letters Testamentary on the last VIII and
Testament of Thomas w. Blackburn, late of
St. Clair Township, deceased, having been issu
ed to the subscribers residing in said township,
Notice is therefore given to all persons indebt
ed to the estate of said deceased, 10 make pay
Inent Immediately, and those having claims a
galnst said estate will present them properly
authenticated for settlement
ELIZ.f BL.ACKBUR.t',
THOMAS MCCOY,
April 5, 1887. Erors.
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SURVIVORS OFFICE OF BEDFORD co.

The undersigned Surveyor fof the County OF
Bedford, will be in Bedford the first week IN ev-
cry month, and ofener if required. AT other
times his address is Stonerstowu, Bedford Coun-
".
SAMUEL kETTERMAN.
April II, 1857.
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DISSOLUTION.

The partnership heretofore existing between
The undersigned ia the mercantile aud milling
business, in Harrison township, was dissolved
on the s. Of January. 1887, by mutual con-
sent. The books and papers are in the hands
Of John Smith, who viii settle all matters per-
tanning to the trm.
DUFF, SMITH s co.
April 10, 1887.
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Proposals will be received at the Commits
sioners office in Bedford until the | lth day of
April next for the Strengthening up and new
bracing Of the Bridge over the Juuiata River
at Bedford The attention Of Mechanics is IN
vited 10 this work. By order of the Commits
sionerS. II. NlCODEMUS, CPk.
March 81, 1857.
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IND .4.HBROTYPE LIKE.N,ESSES.
The subscriber begs leave TO announce TO the
citizens of Cumberland Valley and the sur
rounding country that be has opened room in
CenreviIe where hp will take Daguerreotype
Likenesses in Lockets, Breast Pins, Bracelets,
sc. Sc. Also in fancy and common cases, a
variety of which he has just received, ranging
in price fom 81 up. Pictures taken in all
kinds Of weather, at moderate prices. He
hopes to be literally patronized, satisfied that he
can pleasp all who honor him with a call.
DANIEL r. ANDERSON.
Dec ;, 1886.
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March 6, 1857.
SE.ryGck & Sraaitsa.

Booksellers and StatiOnerS, and dealers in Music
and Musical Instruments, ChambelSburg.
Our Stock consists of Books, Stationery, Mu-
sic, Musical Instruments, Wall Paper, Blinds,
French, German, and American Autographs,
and Steel Engravings, gilt Mouldings for
Frames, etc etc, Wholesale and retail. DR.. B.
T. Harry is our agent for Bedford, and all or
ders given him viii be promptly attended to-
March s.
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GEO. BLY, MIRE,
W NJ. HARTLEY.
NALL. AND BLIND PAPER.

Dr. B. T. HARRY is our agent for this ne-
cessary article. BY calling at his store our pa
irons will see samples Of our papers. We have
made our Spring selection " th much care, and
think we cannot fail to please.
SHRYOCK & SMITH,
ChamberSJarg,
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PUT down for trial at May Term, l4th day.
1887.
VIM. Beizell ct al VS. Frederick Smith
Hezekiah Chamy VS. w. p. ScheII, ct al.
Saml Davis VS. John James.
4. Gemmill s Co. VS. Ephraim Buck, ct al.
J NJ Reynolds KS S NJ Barclays admir-.
w CrisSman's admir- VS. Geo Wisrgarver.
DR. @ w Anderson VS. David Over.
Joseph Barnes vs. Nicholas Walters.
Jno w Duncan ct al VS. Jno Hoffman, ct al.
John CASSna's use VS. John g Clark, ct al.
David MILESTONE, VS. John Bowser, ct al.
d Berkhimer, ct al vs. Henry Yont, ct al.
Susan Chamy Us John Weise.
VIM Bethel etal vs. Frederick Smith.
John W BohE KS H X Strong, ct al
ID. WASHABAUGH,
April 10, 1857. Proth'y.
4 SALE OF CONDEMNED MUSKETS
VIII take place at the Court House on Mon
day of the approaching Court Terms, cash.
LEMUEL EVANS,
Brigade Inspector Of Bedford county.
April 10, 1887.
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Schellsburg, March 20, 1857.
Best Qualitg Juaiata Hammered iron,

BeT 'gNaFHy JURtFH EaMMeTeI ToH,
OfaIl sizes, constantly on hand at Blymire and
HartIrys, at Forge prices, for cash or lis equiv
alent Orders for extra sizes promptly attended
to- Also Rolled Iron, Nail Rods, Strap Iron;
and Steel
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Surplus applicable to contingencies,
NFFICERS

Presdeut-PHILIP GOSSLER.
Directors-S Morris Vain, ]. Edgar Thomson.
l. T. Waltson Philadelphia-Espy L. Anderson,
VIM. p. Schell, WIN. r. DangheIty. Bedford.
Secretary and freasurer-S. l. Russell.
Feb. 20 1871
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For pjmples and wrinkles and 'r+ckes and tan,
Nothing has e'er heen discovered by man,
Like that wonderful product OF tropical bowers,
The popular BaIm OF Thousand Flowers
to be had Al DR.. llarry's Drug x Book Store.
MarcA L. 1871
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90 GIcronmcn an0 e7nprrintrn0mt's of
Sabbath Schools.

We keep on hand the publications Of the Am.
S. 5. Union. American Bible Society, American
Tract Society, PRESBYTERIAN Board of Publica-
ton. Methodist Book Rooms, Massachusetts, S.
S Union, LnthsIan Board Of Publication, Epis-
copaI 5. 5. Union, and great variety of stand
ard Religious Publications suitable for Sabbath
Schools.
SHRYOCK s SMITH,
Chambers6urg.
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, ." appeal viii be held at The SheriHs UHce N ne
%%i@o1sh OF Bedford, on Saturday, the 9Th day OF
HUGH MOORE,
Appraiser Of Mercantile Tax for the year 1851
tPfIl Il, 1851
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Cg-We authorized to announce JOHN J. CESS
Ma, OF Bedford Borough, as a candidate for Sheriff
subject 10 the decision Of The Democratic County
Convention.
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TV4ae Teeth and a PerfuUtsd Byeath can be acquir-
ed BY using the Balm Of IhoNSand ffosrsrs 10 be
had at DR.. Harry's Drug Book Store
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FOR WLlTER-L Ladies and Misses Wool
en- Talmas-spcond supply just received and for
sale by H. B. CRy7.NER d Co.
a large assortment of Hair, Tooth and
Clothes Brushes just received and for sale al
Dr. HarrK's.
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IL VS. are authorized 10 announce GEO.
w. GUMP, Of Napier township, as a candi-
date for the Office Of Sheriff, subject 10 the de-
cision ofthe Democratic County Convention.
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By4RG.8LAS.-The undersigned desirous of
reducing their Siock-in order to make room
for Spring supplies. will offer purchasers the
best bargains ever seen in Bedford. Call and
you can save money.
A. B. CRAMER & co.
JAM IS, 1857.
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STOAEWARE

CREAM CROOKS, MILK CROOKS OF all sizes,
BUTTER DISHES, from one to one and half gal
on PITCHERS, all OF which best quality
For sale by ADAM FERGUSON.
Ian @ lSL-
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u We are authorized to announce VIII
LIAM 4. POWELL, as a candidate for the
Cfice Of Sheriff, subject 10 the decision Of the
Democratic County Convention.
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EEERHART, ASHC0M, 4 60.
Forwarding and Commission Merchants
HOPEWELL, P.7.
P.7.

The subscribers doing business under the Firm
of EvERHARr, AsHcoM, s Co., are now prepar-
ed 10 Stor" and Ship Flour, Grain, and all kinds
of Merchandise upon reasonable terms.
They also keep on band Plaster, Fish, Salt,
Rock Powder, &c, to which they invite the
attention Of Merchants in the country and Far
mers.
The highest cash prices paid for Flour and
Grain that the Eastern Market will afford.
JonN c. EvERuAET, GEo. r. BARNDoLLAR,
c. w. Asncoa, JoUN F. Lowry.
Dec. %, 1S56-1y.
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Il We are authorized to announce PETER
II. STUDEBAKER, of Napier, as candidate
for Sheriff, subject to the decision OF the Demo-
cratic County Convention
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PURE AND GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS!

GO to BLYMIRE 4 HART LEY >, where,
in due time, you can gel choice and pure seeds
in variety, from the best gardens IN the State
Feb 81, 1857.
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u We are authorized to announce JACOB
BECkLEY, of ST. Clair, as candidate for
Commissioner, subject to the decision OF the
democratic County Convention.
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G-SAMC Ell H. TATE will be candi-
date for the Office of Prothonotary, Register,
Recorder, and Clerk of the several Courts of
Bedford county, subject to the decision Of the
Democratic County Convention.
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LIST Oh REIiILERN

OF MERCHANDISE OF the County Of Bedford,
for the year 81
.y.aaes BayoDeh y To,cu,lip. Glass. Ljcc,,se.
Bedford Borough.
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Nm. II. Batcdeior's Hair Dge.-No burn
ing hilstering compound, could ever have attained
the universal favor accorded TO this Dye. the orig-
nal, neyer-failins favorie. Nature more true
10 herself Than the brown black produced in The
reddest, srayest most ffowzy bar by il. Made
and sold, applied, Batcheiors Wig Factory, On
nine private roons1 223 Broadway, New York
wv. 4. BArcHELoR is on the box OF all genuine,
others are limitations. For sale by
OR pFsNTFp
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BEDFORD March a, ls57-im.
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Gg-NO HUMBGG.-H. II. HGTI'S CkLEBRA-
fED Teiter Wash, is the only safe and sure remedy
eyer discovered for curing the fetter, Ringworm,
aad all eruptons OF the SkIn IL is % infallable a
tairdy, that perfect cure in all cases OF letter is
eaaianteed, ii aientively applied. In ordinary
oae bottle w be- sufficient TO perfect cure. In bad
cases, witt fetter Of long standing, more viii be
required Price - cents per Bottle, For sale at Dr.
b. +. ReameI's Bedford. April 81, 1S56-1y.
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H9AGELHlHRERElSDTNPE

March g..
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SupfriafeHdPnf q BeIt0rd Couaf
Bedford. 4 AnrlL 10, 1857.
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List Of Causes

PUT down for trial at May Term, (4th day
1887.
Wn, pa;,zsU Of al vs Eradarict Smith
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Notice to Bridge Builders /!

April 5, 1887. Z
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The Isthmus Of Suez.

Lord Palmerston opposes the construction OF
ship canal across the Isthmus Of suez. and. in
late debate in Parliament. declared that it was
physically impracticable, except at a ruinous ex-
pense. but that his primary objection WAS based
upon the fact that 1t inimical to the interests
Of England and calculated to sever the connexion
existing between Egypt and Turkey. According
TO the London correspondent Of the National Intel
ligencer. the government is thus in direct opposi
tIon TO the city of London. where a large meeting
Of the merchants and others interested in this
work have unanimously passed resolutions in its Ia
Sor. So far from its being physically impractca
bic, as Lord Palmcrston asserts, the city resou
tions say mature has opposed no insuperabe bar
rier 10 the successful execution Of the only kind ~
work which would be worth Attempting ship
canal without locks an unimpeded saltwater channel
between sea andsea" Again: In opposition to Lord
Palmerston, the London meeting says: "The cost
would be more moderate than has been anticipa
ted. the works durable, and not involving expen-
sive repairs, and the returns amply remunerative
and certain" The political considerations alluded
TO by Lord Palmerston are met by assertion in
the Morning Star that "his l,rdships fears i'm
aginary, and by a hope that the English nation
will not allow their creduliy to be imposed upon
Another morning journal says that the scheme iu-
wolves nothing less than the construction of new
highway for the nations between the East and
West, Of diveTting into a new channel the most In
erative streams Of modern commerce and abridg
ing by some thousands of miles the sea distance
that now separates Europe from the ancient oru
fence Of India and China and the young enterprise
of Australia.
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The Scottish "her0ine" who has lately been
acquitted of the murder Of her lover in Glasgow.
has completely eclipsed her New York rival, Mrs.
Cunningham, in her own city. Upon the arrival
Of the Asia, in which the lovely Madeleine
pected, great crowd assembled. but went home
without seeing the sight. doubt bitterly cursn9
their disappointment Mrs Cunningham is thus
already reaping her reward Her popularity has
begun to wane before younger, more beautiful
and accomplished artist. She must suffer all the
pangs of Rachel when Ristori surpassed her in the
glores of the French stage. The New York queen
of tragedy must give place to the Lady Macbeth of
Scotland Mrs Cunniughams performance. after
all, was u coarse and common piece of hutchery:
that of Miss Madeleine, delicate, scientific and
equally thorUalgh and secret.
Her demeanor upon the trial indicated II more
perfect mastery and possession of herself than
that displayed by her New York rival During
that exciting exhibition, Mrs. Cunningham timidlv
yelled her attractive countenancc, and sometimes
either from real or affected emotion, went freelv-
Miss Smith manifested such weakness She
proved herself not only capable of committing a
great crime, but Of Drawing its consequences The
Gothamites, who eager for lioness will
make the most Of her. If they will remember that
the velvet paw covers sharp talons some of the
more curious and sympathsing may escape the fate
OF the young Frenchman, LAngeler.
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Consul to Barcelona.

We learn that DIR. ERNEST VoLGER has been ap
pointed by the Government Consul for the United
States at Barcelona, Spain This appointment,
while very gratifying to DR.. w. is credtabe to the
Administration. since it not only secures in him n
faithful officer. but advances the Of literature
by his appointment. Without neglecting his du
ties he will have both time and opportunity for
literary researches, which will sure, result
in public benefit. He is an accomplished scholar
and has had much experience as Librarian and
Archivist in Germany. az well in reading the
ancient parchmeuts, which has occupied much OF
his time. Barcelona is very old city. and IL quite
interesting for its literary institutions 1t the
seat of government of the kingdom of Arragon,
and the place of residence of the kings until. un
der Ferdinand and Isabella. Arragon and CASTLE
were united. The archives of the Old Kingdom OF
Arragon. which very extensive preserved
IN Barcelona. Besides, there interesting lite
rsry relics at the famous Abbey of Montserrat. not
far from Barcelona which DR.. V. will have a chance
TO inspect He is devout student of ancient lite
nature. and will find a rich mine for his researches
In the venerable city to which he is about to de
part. His residence in America i'll his capacity H.
teacher. has won for him many friends, who re
spect him for his personal worth, well his
literary accomplishments, and their best wishes n
tend him in his enterprise.
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The National Inteliigencer has an article con
tending that the world Is reformed toom much ~
ssks with pont-"who among US will now ventsr'
to maintain that the rights aud franchises o. sh'
citizens of the respective States have received ne"
guarantees or derived any peculiar embeiiishmeee
from the mania for Consti;uton-mending which Of
late wears has been so rife in our country, and tn
experienced evils Of which will in the end, is '
be hoped, suggest return TO the old paths.
There are many people In Virginia who VII
agree with the Inteiligencer. What good has Con
stitution tinkering accomplished in this state -
Now that every Office has been made elective III
the people At large show any higher appree'a'ip'
of the suffrage than before1 Does not the h'ui''
plicity of elective Offices demand more nhie '"A'
the mass Of citizens can give IT, and Is no' the
auencs that after all the few instead oil the n's"'
control IN. disposition Of official places Inc ire'
mans distinguishing glory and prefoga''e ar
mad. In these DAYS ~ cheap as dirt and no on
,.luss tb.n A. they deserve: In swinging on from
81. .,,rsme conservatism Of Great Britain. thu
,s,duIun has gone too far in an opposite direction
tn. pres.nt Constitution Of Virginia. in the opin
ION NJ not few who had hand in framing it. is a
wretched piece Of hotchwork. and win requir"
overhauling considerably sooner than its mach de-
nornced predecessor did.
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WHEAT.

The receipts Of Wheat thus far have been incon'
dderable, to degree, We suppose, without preee-
lent at this season Of the year. This 10 owing 70
hree The iatencss Of the season. the me
luent rains. and the closing Of the canal. Inc
rains are causing the millers some concern in,,
fear that the farmers may thresh their wheat VIII
too damp, which will seriously injure IT, in.'
urge them to he cautious in this respect OF INC
crop must be damaged.
Thus far, there IL not enough wheat 70 supply
even one mill. HaxaiI commenced grinding last
saturday. but unless receipts como in more freely
.n,,.t aA1r, Inn m ediafalY.
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Auditor of PubIic Accounts.

We learn that JONATHAN NJ. BENNETT, Esq, cf
Lewis county has been appointed by the Execu-
tive Auditor of Public Accounts to fill the vacancy
Hccasioned by the death of the late Capt. @. W.
'1utter. Mr.. Bennett was President of the Branch
If the Exchange Bank located at Weston, in Lewis
county. lie has filled several posts of public
character and has established reputation for abi-
ity and administrative talent, which makes his ar
pontment judicious.
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African Emigration.

The government of Martinique has rejected the
proposition of the Marseilles traders for supplying
1t with free negroes, whilst the island of Guada-
loupe has accepted it, 1t is thought this will re-
duce the speculation one-half, or cause it to be
abandoned altogether. The majority of the Eng
lish journals denounce the whole affair retro
gressive fall into the slave trade, though We it
stated. nevertheless. that West India deputation
has waited upon Lord Palmerston on a mission in
timately connected with similar scheme for pro-
vidlng the British West India Islands with free
lab
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New Publication.

"A Discourse in behalf of Domestic Missions
delivered in the United Presbyterian Church, Rich
mond, Va, May cath, 1857, by G. ii. Read, D. d.
This is able and earnest appeal in behalf of the
domestic missions Of the Presbyterian Church. by
one Of the ablest diyines of that communion 1t is
handsomely printed, by Marfarlane & Fergussnn