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take his wife and children residing with him
to and from SAID meeting free Of charge
Adopted.
Judge O'Neall moved the following resolu-
tion
Resolved That hereafter it shall not be nee.
essary, rs II matter Of course to refer to q
committee the reports OF the President and
Directors and officers Of the Company but on
being presented they be regarded Us inforlna.
ton,, and put upon the minutes as such.
Adopted.
J. n. Baxter, Chairman ofthe Committee to
count votes, reported the following gentlemen
elected President and Directors, to serve for
the ensuing year:
Presid,nt-lIon. T. G. Perrin
Dircctors-Fardry McBec. rhos NJ Cox J.
n. Whitner ]. i. Read, Charles Smith, J. +.
Livingston, S. Fair, J. Bclton UNeall, Robt.
Stewart, Daniel Blake, G. &. Nemrger, John
M Allen
On motion of Judge O'Neall, the Convention
adjourned.
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THE PEEspESr's 1IEALTm.-The Washington
Star "f Yesterday evening says:
We aprrellrnd that the very recent indispo.
sili"n Of the President, now being conmcnte,
on hy the press did not continne twelve
hours, for he Is as well AMI as strong ns ever
to-day. a peculiar feature of the National
Hotel disease -. that i affects the patient by
paroSysrns. When ut its height, they are al.
most continuous. When commencing to re.
cover, the patient has rcsvtos from their op.
Grafton on his system ;, first nf day, then of
two days; until, rs the disease is evidently
wearing off the par"Nysms are the exceptions
in the conditions Of his health. The President
was entirely fire" from the action Of the disease
i"r three or four weeks np to the night before
last. we hear. when he was some wha, affect cd
by II until yesterday forenoon. 1t then van
ishcl.
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Oxygenated Bitters in Europe. .

Fronasltev. L. Doolittlc, Myhiy respectable cler
T.. gyaan
PARIS. November !, 1851.
Dear Sir About two years since made
use of few bottles Of your 0rygenaied Biurrx;
for a stomach complaint, which was at that
time relieved
Since my stay in England and France have
found my old enemy. irritaLility of the stomach,
returning again. have not found any pre.
scripton to afford ME relief, and made inquiries
in London for your OT9genated Biters, but
could not find any. ! write now to beg YOU
will do me the favor to send by the earliest
steamer to lIavrc, half dozen pottlea, care Of
Livingston, Wells s. Co., Place dc Ia Bo urse,
Paris.
An old friend Of mine in England. Captain
jackson, of the British Army. found, on my
arrival, suffering from Asthma, manifestly the
result Of dyspepsia. Send an additional half n
dozen bottles, | should ike to have the Capt1in
try the medicine. =
T beg to observe, "a am not aware that my
name is knowp. to you, that Fhate .besn the
Resident clergyman for sope twenty, tbreeayaars,
in Sher'bsook and Eennoxyille sCattaaa q East 10.
which charge -hope oEbsshis to fstp in flis
Z 1ssisdiD, assr..ir, your oaeaiisat. ssrssut:
q sETHw,FowLE&r CO., isS. ksI.ii1stsh M
Strxsts :Bosthn, Ptorrietors.H S6lds k6st 6ess
agents every!Fhere,
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oh! Look at This!

Owing to the had wcathera and few persons
" on last Salc Day, l did not think it of
any nse to offer my Bngeics ttc., for SALE as
was stated to he on that day. And rs under
stood some were disappointed, will state that
perhaps it may he for thebcst, for shall pro-
ceed to sell, (if good weather) on next SALE
DAY. n larger Stock and bettef assortment,
consisting of some as fine Bugges rs ever were
built in The upper Country; with the Anti.
rattling Axle and French Spring. the best TINT
Is made. These BuSgies will be finisbe'I with
full plate silver of my own Workmanship, and
warranted to,he what they appear tosbe. DIFF.
fercnt STYLES will be oifered-4-not two alike.
would tl,cref6fe invite nil those in want
ofe anything in tliis.line to turn out on that
day. and as many'ih6res feel disposed.
TEnNa-Note and Security, without interest
until the first of January next.
L. J. TAYLOR.
May 5.'ls57. tsd
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HEADQUARTERS.

Second Regiment Cavalry.
TNlIE Abhcvil!e Squadron will assemble at
l. WHITE HALL. on Saturday, the 10th
May next, for Drill and Review
The Commissioned and non. Commissioned
Officers will assemble on the day previous for
Drill! aud INSTRUCTION.
By order Of J. c. MARTIN,
Lieut.. Col. Commanding cd Ecg't Cavalry.
NJ. l.. LANnAM, Aljntant.
Officers of the Staff nre required to attend
each Rcvicw'fn full uniform.
April 2S. 1851. s-.l2ts1
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HaD D&R-M~~

- -
JNHE Subscriber hereby gives notice that
Il he mailed at Abbsville G. H., s. c.,
about the 25th and 2Sths day of December.
1856, to Col. Mike Thomson and John NJ Clark,
Washington City, D. C., two Land Warrants
issusa,to Amos Ii. Townsend and Zucharinh
smith. Issued on the ltl Nov, 1856, to A.. IL.
Townsend for go Acres, No. 4s,I63: to Il.
smith. on Che 26th Augustsl $50, for. so Acres.
to which. they were mailed. They had the
usual assignment from Smith and Townsend,
made to Blank and had been purchased by
the subscriber who.L gives public notice to
each md every pers0M who may haye received
the said Warrants not to use or Apply to tIieir
own use the same under. penalty Of Legal
prosecutionsas the said Smith and Townsend
are now applicants to the Pension Office for
Duplicatescof said lost Land Warrants.
: B. ". POSEY.
May7, 1867. y .''T', - - si DIV
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Headquarters.
FIRST DIVISION, s. C. NJ,

FIRST DIVISION, s. c. NJ,
AErEvILLE G. H., April %, 1857.
ORDER NO
A n ELECTION will he held at the various
n Regimental Muster Grounds OIL SATU r.
DAY. the 18th Of June next, for Brigadier
General Of the I'd Brigade of Infantry, LIST
Division, s. C. NJ. to fill the place Of Brig: Gen.
j. u. Weaver resigned.
The Colonies or officers commanding Regi-
ments are cha ged with the extension of this
order; and Immediately after the election to
transmit to the Major General, at this place, a
statement in writing, showing the result OF
each poll
BY order of
MAJ. Gen. A. N. SMITH.
". L. CALHOUN Division Adj. Gen.
April 90, 1857. SLID
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Settlement
Estate Of John Oliver, deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given to all paroles con-
~ crrned, and especially to those residing
beyond the limits of the State. that n Final
Settlement OF the Estate of John Oliver, de.
ceased, will he made in the Court Of Ordinary
for Abhcville District, on Friday the nth
day. of July next. AL persons having claims
against said Estate will present the same for
payment, and those owing are required to pny
on or before that day.
JAS. NJ. LATIAIER, Ex'or
Lowndcsvil'c. Abb. Dist.
April II, 1857. 5n.3m
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m AIR EN g3TS.

ABHENll.I.E, May S.-Cotton.-No cotton
in the IN arket Nominal prices at from IL to
l3 cents
COLUMBIA, May G.-Thcrc was a small
supply of cotton on sale yesterday. The mar.
ket scented no new feature, and consequent
~ We continue 10 quo,c-111 to l3s extremes
most sales ut 1T to l3i cents.
CHARLESTON May IA fnir business was
done in cotton to-day, and the transactions
show very firm market, viz. lls TO lay cents
CHARLESTON, May 5.-Salcs Of cotton to.
day 200 bales. ut advancing prices.
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.IRIUNrn OF FATu.-During an earthquake
that occurred few years since, the inhabitants
OF II small village were generally much alarm
ca, anu at The same time surprised ut the calm.
ness and apparent joy of nn old lady whom,
they all knew. AZ length one of them, I'D
dressing the old lady. said:
Aoiher--, are you not afraid 7"
"No,' said the mother in Israel | rejoice to
know that have Il God that can shake the
world.
The following are the names of the Clergy.
men whose withdrawal from the Young Mems
Christian Associations of New York We mon.
toned yesterday: Gardner Spring, George
Potts, Joseph McEroy, james W. Alexander,
Ih"nlas Dewitt, NJ. :. llunton, Chas. X. I'm.
bin, John Knox, William Adams, Wm Is. Cros.
by, G. +. l;rdcIl, Isaac Ferris, Ta!bert w.
Chambers, Edward Lathrop.
Rev. Mr.. Kaloch, of Boston, who hos rc.
Gently acquired an unenviube notorietv bv his
trial for adultery. has met with much svi.,n.
thy from his pari>hi"ncrs and others. Some
eaincs: ai'ilrcr sent him check for S2,OUO
pnrporting TO be signed by Dr. ID. JAYNE, OF
Phlladcphia. Mr.. Kaloc got the check cash.
Ell bya gentleman in New York, and it il
now discovered to DC a flat forgery.
The Carolina Times states that John Cald.
well, ESD, President o: the South Carolina
''H 'oiuht'ttiiN Sl,UUU
Of his salary, and awarded it TO AN officer Of
the road, whose services he deems too valuable
to be retained ut Il smaller price.
ErtrArn.-Here is an cpitnph on Il S IN Fran.
cisco money lender, by an outraged Californi-
an;
"llcre lies old thrty-fivc per cent:
The more he made, the more he lent:
e The more he go. the more hc craved;
The more he made. the more he shaved:
Great God can Sucl, II soul be saved"
DE"wSEp.-Wc are panied to learn from n
citizen Of The upper part of this District, that a
man named Sias Cochran was drowned on
Saturday last. i'll Rcrdv River. near Fisidarn
Ford Mr.. Cochran leaves II wifi. and eight
children i'll destitute circumstan :cs.
LdHreRsriHc Herald
Il ra'naJ'c T;nic The Oxygcnutcd Bittcrs
have received wci.htv endorsements, coul,ri.
sing the names of distinguished Merchants and
and statesmen, aucsiiny the superiority of this
medicine for the cure OF Dyspepsia in all its
forms.
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-GkESEhe ketaahegl1z I&fgyi4s Mra.
E6Bm6a~ili TIT upoA WOR51O0D,S OH
SfIERD ST. ATLLRDAX tho 9th Instant, cfin,.
ntapsi9gE i oclqcla- A'fhHs Public are Invited
tdFS present. il.FS.** =
There wiifbetwo psises and as. :ths cdrppe.
titiartill bs strong. good srprt. mag be, u.
Pretsd ,sH7~5 rs!'a go S2s--}!.s.syT
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CONSlGNEES.

The following persons have freight in the
Depot ut Abbcvillc -
Branch d Allen, Giles Christian x Deal,
p Reid, III : Kerr. Il X Cochran. J T. Hodges,
Conner " D, ii a Jones, Cobb Hunter d
Co.
D. r. SONDLEY, Ap't.
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CHEAP DRY GOODS,
SPRING TRADE 1857.

VAEAR UGT GQUUS,
SPRING TRADE 1857,
AUGUSTA, GEO.
PROOu Sc NO1sRELL are now
- in receipt of their New Stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER
MD HG N q 9D UD @.
Embracing all Of the Latest Styles Of tho
Season in
HD MH MEs@N NS @5&DMDS
AS well rs most Complete Assortment Of
STAPLE AND DOMESTIC ARTICLES,
To which they respectfully solicit attention -
Plain. Blk and Fancy DRESS SILKS, beau.
tiful assortment
Rich Fonlnrd, B"rcgc aud Muslin ROBES:
Large Assortment MUSLlNS. Lawns
JACONErS. and OEGtNDIES:
FIR. CAMBElCS, CllAMDRAYS, and
BkILLIANIS;
DEBEGES and DeBEGE ROBES, for
Travelling Dresses
CHALlIES. CilALLY DrLAINES.
and BERGE DrLAlNES;
PRINTED LINEN LAWNS, for Ladies'
PRISrs and GIScHAMs, every Style and
MOURNING GOODS. in good assortment,
VIII. CAMER!C>. JACUNEp$, MrLS
and NAlN>OUkSi rlain, Striped aud
Checked;
Plain and Dotted SWISS VIII and Curd
TARLATANS;
EMGRO!DERlES, a very large assortment
of every description
q DRESS TRIMMINGS SKIRTS Of oil kinds:
NANTIll.AS, 4 beautiful assortment for
Spring and Summer;
STELLA SHAWIS VIII. GRAPE SIIAWLS:
ilo'iEHl, large assortment Of every de-
IRISH l'ISENiS, LINEN s1rErlSGs Pill
LOW LINENS;
TABLE DAMASK, DAMASK TABLE
CLOTHS. DO.
TOWELLlNGS, IICCkABACkS and TOW.
ELS Of all kinds
SUMMER CLOTHS. CASSIMERES. DRhP
Dr'ETE$, LINEN DRILLS. COTTON.
AIDES, an'' manc other goods for Gcnts'
and BOYS wear:
English and American LONG CLOTHS.
PILLOW CO1TONS;
Bro Bl. lo-l, ! i. l9.i Si!EETINGS;
PARASnLS. UMBRELLAS, FANS;
Alexandcr's KID GLOVES SILK MlTTS.
Long an, Short:
TICKS, STRlRES, PLAIDS, CHECKS, &C..
Together with,a large assortment Of Goods for
SERVANTS.
March %, 1857. .s.tf
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New Market Steam Mills.

I>llE Subscriber gives notice to the People of
Il Abbcvilc. Eigciiclh Laurcns and New
berry that his MILLS have been Repaired.
/ have put in New Boilers md New Boiling
Cloths. am now prepared to despatch busi-
ness. and think am prepared to make as fine
Flour ns any made in the Siate.-My regular
Grinding Days are on Tuesdays and FRIDAYS.
Persons from Il distance can be accommodated
at any time 10y getting to the Mill before sun
set, and will Grind for them any night in the
week. j. y, s PARrLOW
Alnrch 25 1857. 4S.om
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a SCENE IN 4 WHEELING TnEATRE-Lola Mon
f, t"z has been erlips"l-,hrown into the shade
AT Wheeling. VA, Monday night Mt the
! theatre, Mis- Dora Shaw. in the middle Of th.
first sr-n", f,h" Gaz"ti" Sintrs.) left Armand
Duval standing in tn" middle Of the stage, where
the tw" hal been talking very lovingly togeth-
cr. walked iuri"m~iv anh ma esticaly up to the
f""' l!I.h'. AMI declared ti,a' rs she was not
prrlv=surr"rt"a, She wouii not play, she
gathered mp the folds of her costly dress scow-
I'D un"n Arnisn'l. and strole lofi'y from the
stage The audience was s,onndcl-completn-
lv dumb founded al this extraordinary, conduct
on the part Of Miss Dora Shaw. Armand (Mr
lianchc,t) stool quietly looking during the
enactment "i this scene, anl when it hal con
c'nl",! he stepped forward and in quiet. un
rlil"l manner. proceeded t" say that the lady
had stu'l;ou>lv rnlcnvorcl to render herself
disagrceallc to himself and the members of the
company. and appealed to those present to de-
eide as to the irlh of the accusation made by
the lady. Mr.. lIanchctt wound up with the
remark that Miss Dora Shaw would never have
the honor OF appearing before those to whom
he was speaking while the theatre remained un-
der his management. His remarks were follow
ci by vncifcr",s demonstrations of applause
which indicated for once in the world that the
sympathy was in mans instead of the woman's
favor Another piece was then substituted, and
ia. performance proceeded, despite the absence
Of Miss Shaw
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Medical Association.

INIIE ANNUAL MEETING Of the Abbe.
Il vile Medical Association. will take place
mt Abbeville Court House, Thursday, the
sl$t instant. The AnnuakAddress before the
ASSOCIATION will be delivered by DIR. W. C..
Ware. aud, Essays will he read by Dr.. Warda
law. Branch and Taggart. A full attendance
is requested.
- II. T. LYON, Sec'y.
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Portrait Painting,
FRENCH, &C.

NJ GUSTAV ENGEER, Grad.
W. na'c of the University of Tulingen
and of the Academy Of the Fine Arts Mt Mu.
nich, would respectfully inform the ciIiz"ns of
the Village and virinitv. that lie is prepared Ia
PANT Finished PORTRAITS. and trusts that
his experience in the Art will enable him to
give satisfaction 10 those who may favor hin,
with their patronage. He is also d. sirous oi
forming Glasses in French and German. if n
sufficient nui'hcr Of scholars cnn he obtained
Room over Branch l. Aliens Drug Store.
May s, 1857. ltfS
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The Late Convention of the Stockholders
Of the Greenville and Columbia Railroad


Of the Greenville and Columbia Railroad. .
The annual mer:in, of the Stockholders Of
this Raiir"ah which was held in onr city, and
which has ust closed, has been one Of much har
,n"ny ami .,"'.l feeling. and was invested with
prc"iiar interest 10y the attendance uf John
Caldwell, Esq President of the South Carroll
IN lsai'r"ad and VIM. Johnston, ESQ, Prcsi-
dent Of III" Charlotte anil South Carolina
ka'lroai VIII" were. hv unanimous resolution
of th" -:"rh"lcrs, invited otakc seats in the
, Convention, and participate in its dclihcra-
ti"nS: and it. WAS indeed gratifying to every
stockho,.lr: to witness the interest manifested
ny t,"s" gentlemen ~ every proposition that
was brought forward. any measure that was
discussed. In fact. Mr.. Caldwell especially
seemed to feel deep interest in the welfare
and iutHr" prosperity of the roa.l, and Oh sew
"ral occasions 'lurin. ::,r progress Of the pro-
reedings, he freely gave his views and counsel
"r lnnltcrs before the Convention, which in.
variably commanded tn. most respectful NJ
teni"n, nn'i sunk deep iii the minds Of all who
were present.
Bat the principal object Of this communica-
ii"n is to show The kind and brolherly feeling
that exists between the Presidents Directors.
and other officers Of the railroads represented
or alluded To above. Aud it is confidently
hoped that the iron homis which now connect
them in interest may continue to be emblen,at-
ical OF the bands that connect them in friendly
AMI social intcrcuursc.-Cr0linia
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I Il E S PI AN H ALL,
H1H:HHE

ABBEVILlE THESPlAN CORPS
DEG leave to inform the Public that thew
- will renew their performances at their
HALL in the
Marshall EaOIsc,
Friday Evening 9th May Inst,
iii the amusing Comedy Of
ALL THAT GLlTTERS is NOT GOLD.
To eonelu1s wth'thc laughable Farce,
SLAsH4Es AND CEsAsHIER
sB- For cast Of characters, see uandbills
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"A FEW, ArORN LEFT. -
S. E.. GRAYD0N G. ca

.. 4. GRAYDOF C CO.,
GOkesEsIry, =. e..
a LIllOCGll oar New Stock Of Spring
~ Goods is rapidly diminishing by tho
large sales we are making. still VIC would saw to
our friends, and the public-Colne ON, we lave
"a Few More of The Same Sort Left"
and will be pleased to serve You to the best of
our ability.
Were We to attempt to emuincratc all our
Stock. the newspaper woulI not ko!d il; and
besides, We deem it altogether unnrressary.-
Suffice it to say that we have II lnrge md
varied assortmen. of
Staple and Fancy Ery Goods,
READY.MADE CLOTHING,
HARDWARE, BOOTS, SHOES
CATERS, HATS, Gals. BONNETSr
CR0CIERY, CbASS AND TIN WARE.
SUGAR, CoFEEE.
TEA, RICE, NAITS,
AND VINEGAR.
TRACE CHAINS
HARNESS. rLOW LINES,
POWDER. SHOT,
LEAD, SOAP,
CANDLES,
STARCH,
SODA, SPICES Il COOKING; EXTRACTS:
In short. almost anything a reasonable man
could desire.
AS /" prices we need not say we will sell our:
goods lowcr t':an any one cisr, for scnsible
people know TINT such assertions are "alf
fudge But we :'c cay that We will deal fuirly,
and sell as low honest i!cn can afford 10 sell:
and we respectfully invite those III want Of
goods 10 give us a call, as they might "go far
thcr and fare worse
S. F. GEAYDON 4 co.
April l6, 1857 5otf
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FURNITURE WA-RER0OMS!
= =" BENJAMIN. & GOODRICH,
MANDATORY

DEAJhMlN y GuUDRlGll,
Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia,
NEXT Door above Thomas ,v.-,
~ Richnrd*on's 4 Sons r
Book Store and opposite Lam
backs II Cooper's new Iron Store, would re-
sgectfuily announce to their friends and the
phblfe that they are now receiving daily a
choice nntfwcll selected assortment of all kinds
of FURNITURE such MS Bureaus Book
Cases, Sofas Chairs Tete. a.tetes, Centre Ia bleS
Window Shades, de-. Of the lntest and most
to sell MS low as cnn be bought in the city, and
we mite al who wish to purchase to cali and
examine our stock before purchasing else where.
Spring. Hair and Cotton MATTRESSES; and
all kinds of Furniture Manufactured. aud he.
paired to order, witlfnentness and dispatch.
tion Will, any other. Furniture House in this
eity. BENJAMIN g. GOODRICH, :;
Augusta. Ga. April ,25, 1856. : -b2.1y 81
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Admission SO Cents.

----------<>-s @
TICKETS to hc had of j. G. WILSON.
X. J. WHITE, and at the DRUG STORE
Doors Open at Z o'clock, p. M. Per-
formance to Commence half-past Z
o'clock.
May 7. 1857. lit
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House and Lot

INOR SALE. in the Town Of ALbeyille.-
L Apply at this Office.
May |, 1857. 5ar
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business relations will set the natural currents of trade
and commerce flowing evenly again, and ito benefits VIC
shall soon feel in the renewed energy inspired by con
fdence once more restored in the business world.
Besides the continually increasing emigration from
the old world, we may expect still greater from the
Eastern States. The disgust inspired in all forms Of
business there, by such troubles and anxietics they arc
now enduring, will induce them to turn with longing
eyes to the West, where the investment of their means
will insure them present quiet and comfort and future
wealth.
Nothing is more certain than that the future is prom
sing, and whatever is accomplished now will be sure te
bring its due reward. Therefore whatever has been al
ready laid out should be Carried on. Whatever is o.
advantage should be undertaken. Our farmers have or
hand one Of the most bounteous harvests they shoulc
with their rich stores build houses, barns, and make
all possible improvements, and commence immediately
BY encouraging the mechanics of the towns they build
up = s., re market for their products AT home, and en-
nance the value of all property. So it is with all Other
classes of -business-whatever they do to promote ar
increase of labor, will be productive of much presen,
good, and in the blessing that follow them they vii
rejoice in not having adopted any pernicious system Of
in the land.
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Our Election.

There appears to be some confusion in regard to our
State and Territorial legislative functions this fall. The
Territorial powers must continue in force until the first
Monday in December, when the State authority takes
their place, if the Constitution is accepted by the people.
The present Territorial officers will continue to hold
their Offices, provided the Constitution is adopted, until
they give way to the State authority. But in ease Of
the defeat of the Constitution, it becomes necessary to
have Territorial officers selected to carry on the govern
nent, and therefore they must be chosen as usual.
Or tuesday, Oct. 18th, both elections are to take
place, two separate ballots being required. The quali6-
cations for voting for Territorial officers are the same
as heretofore. Under Sec. 18th, Art. 18th Of the pro-
posed State Constitution, g every free white male inhab-
liant over the age Of q years, who shall have resided
within the limits Of the State for ten days previous to
the day of election, may vote for all officers to be elect
ed under this Constitution" And must also have lived
class If persons can rote ut the said first State election.
After the adoption Of the Constitution, the elective
franchise will be extended 10 foreigners who have de-
clared their intention to b become citizens Of this country,
after residing il the United States one year, and in the
State Of Minnesota four months. Also to Half Breeds
who have adopted civilized customs, and to Indians who
adopt the language, customs, and habits of civilization,
provided they undergo an examination before a District
Court IF the State.
Persons Of negro blood are entirely excluded, being
% iecreed by both the bodies who met 10 Convention to
prepare the Constitution.
1t viii be observed that Z distinction exists between
the first class Of voters for State officers, and all subse-
quent ones. For what reason this is so we cannot tell.