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THOSE indebted to B. r. BALL & BRo9 for either of the years 1854, '55 or '56,TD please cali and settle, as we are obliged !" have it to pay our debts and buy more gooN A hint is sufficient.
 B. F. BALL < BRO Jan. 1, 1857.
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G&g The city authorities will, so soon as the weather will permit, take some steps to improve the condition of the streets, and the roads (within the corporate limits) leading into town.
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NOW IS THE TIME

TO CALL AT JNO. P. MOORE'S. He is just receiving and opening his FALL & WINTER Stock, comprising many new and elegant articles of Dry Goods and Groceries, bought low 10 be sold low.,
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T-g7 PupIIs eHJ6Tlng UuFlng Ihe hrstm0nth will be charged for the entire term.
 Helena, July 5, 1856.
 REFERENcEs:-D. B. TURNER, T. S. Mc. GALLEY, DR. P. B. ROBINSON, ". II. Moopr J. B. TRoTNAN, W. HARRIS, Huntsville. Ala JAMES T. MOORE, Helena, Arks.
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AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. - Next Monday is the day proposed for the meeting to form an Agricultural Soci- ety. Place of meeting--Court house in Helena. No failure this time-we hope.
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Direct Notice.

JNO. P. MOORE has just received lp assortment of seasonable Goods, and IS ,:J e pecting daily additions to his stock, %n% % he will be glad to dispose of at mode.'' iG.s rates. Nov. 29, Io0O'
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ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE. - From the True Democrat of the 18th, we learn that the General Assembly, hay ing rescinded the resolution to adjourn on the 12th, adopted one to adjourn on the 18th.
 In another column we publish list of the public acts passed during the session.
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VALLEY FARMER, FOR JANUARY.- This excellent Agricultural work com mences the New Year with very cred itable number.
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Underskirts.

GRASS and Corded UnderskiIts, and th the late style of Hoops, at
 Nov. 29. JNO. P. MOORE'S.
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DIED--At his residence, in Big Creek township, on the 8th inst, of winter fever, R. V. GoBLE, aged about 36 years.
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The Madison Courier of Tuesday says, 'The prospect ahead for coal is frightful; what little there is here goes at forty cents bushel.' Our citizens can contrast their advantages witE those of our neighboring city Madison and be prepared in some measure tc appreciate the blessing brought to ou1 door through the indefatigable indus try of Mir. Kersterman.
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A0Ofrt1sfn(fnts,
NOTICE.

IT AM in need of money, /and those in-
 Jan. l7, 1856. / L. CAGE.
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WANTED TO HIRE--For next year, Negro Boy, l4 to r years of age.- Hire paid quarterly. Enquire at this office. [Dec. l3. ,56.
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k DUELLING.-The Paulding (Miss. ) Clarion, in an article upon the fights or challenges to fight under the duel ling code which of late elicited so much remark, makes the following observa- tions in regard to an important mat ter connected with the press:
 A number of those figuring thus, have been editors of prominent news papers, whose duty it is, in pre- en- inent degree, to guide, correct and shape public sentiment, and who more than any other class of men, should hold themselves, and should be held by the popular sense, above all un- reasonable demands for personal sat- isfaction to those who deem themselves agrieved by what they may say in the strife of politics or in review of pass ing events and occurrences. The free dom of the press is the cornerstone of public liberties, and if an editor is to fight every bully who takes excep- tion to anything that appears in his paper, or every unprincipled aspiran, whose schemes he may denounce and expose, the press at once becomes muzzled, or must fall into the hands of men, themselves bullies and despera- does, and fond of the notoriety which is obtained by the use of the pistol and bowie knife. No truly virtuous, re- fined and prudent man-the only kind who should control the press-would be found to place himself in posi- ton which necessarily involved such conflicts and exposures.
 A~OOo.~Oo-~0NN~NN~~~N
 About 60, 1000 families in Great Bri- tain own all the land, which is occupi- ed by more than 27 ,000,0 fpeople.
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w. ss. SWIMMER,

GENERAL NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING AGENT
 No. Second street, St. Louis, .Mo.
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pIlIc OI beauty, udu Ueen dM dIueU n, O Besides she was trihe near sighte, and in examining ones palm, she bring her fair cheek in not disagTeeable proximity. These non gipsey peculiar ities did not fail to throw an air of romance about her altogether interest ing.
 One philanthropic individual think ing, with much reason, that she had been stolen when child, and victim ized to the condition of the race among which her lot was cast, offered in the hope of rescuing the beautiful crea- ture from her unfortunate situation, to adopt her into his family. But scarce ly had he turned his back, when this clan of mysterious beings vanished like brood of young cartridges. Never did Meg Merriiies or the witches of Macbeth go out of sight quicker. We understand that they were of a tribe of these singular nomads, who, during the summer took up their abode among the Cattskill mountains, and since the approach of cold weather have been gradually vending their way southward.-.H. Louis Leader.
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STATE OF ARKANSAS, ,

C0unty 0t N0nT0e. Circuit Court Monroe county, on the Chan
 cery side thereof, October term thereof,
 A. D. 1856. Thomas Pearce,
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They have sail sleigh in Daven- port, Iowa, which crosses the river in double quick time-taking passengers over at five cents a piece. The mo- tive power is a huge sail.
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MONSTER BANK.-An application will be made to the next Pennsylva- mia Legislature to charter a new bank in Philadelphia, with capital of five millions, with power to increase it to ten millions. It will be called the Republican Bank
 ~~N~O~~~-~~o-N-~.~~O
 The Grenada { Miss. Locomotiye, says there has not been barrel of flour in that market for several weeks, and the article was not to be had for love or money.'
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June l2, 1851.
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MONSTER SHEEP. P.-We saw sheep, 6 three-year old, yesterday, reared in Bourbon county, Ky, exhibited in the stall of Mir. Beresford, in the Lower Market, which weighed t,oo Hundred and sirteen pounds. There were several others, weighing about one hundred and ninety, at various stalls. Two beeves were drawn through the streets a few days ago, weighing twen- ty-six hundred pounds, also the pro- duct of old Kentucky.-Cin. Enq,
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AN OLD VEssEL.-The Savannah News announces the arrival of the British brig Marys, Capt. Thompson, at that port, from Lancaster, Eng land, ) with a cargo of coal, and says:
 This brig, we learn, is fifty three years old, and is as strong as when she was first launched. Her hull is built of solid oak, and fastened in the most substantial manner, as may be inferred from the number of years she has been in service, and the many tempests she has encountered on old ocean, during that period. She now looks as bright and new as Tn her youthful days, and is as substantial as any craft in our waters. Another remarkable fact in connection with this vessel, may be stated, that she has belonged to the same family since she was first built.
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charged when she returned; I under stood he had a band of music in his house; he made purchases every day; he had meat served in silver dishes on the Sabbath; was very particular about his meals; I understood that he some times ordered very sumptuous ban quets; I understood he had six or eight horses; knew he was preparing sta bles prior to his arrest; knew that he had purchased a piece of land at [ Yonkers for a summer residence.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-05-28
THE AMERICAN HOTEL.

COLUMBIA, S. @.
YHHIS well. known and long established HOTEL,
Il having undergone an entire renovation, both
in furniture and Buildings, possessing in great
degree the advantage of location, being on the
corner Of Richardson and Blandng Streets, in full
view of Sidney Park, and in the centre of busi-
ness, which makes it one of the most desirable
locations in the city, is now open to the public
Gentlemen and Ladies visiting our beautiful city
will find ample accommodations at the American,
and the best that can be found in the Columbia
and Charleston markets.
Having secured the services of Mr.. 8. DYKE,
formerly Of the Congaree House, he will be happy
at NIL times to see his friends or acquaintances at
the American.
The Stables connected with the House, togeth-
er with the 0mnibnsses and Carriages, will be run
and continued as heretofore, by MIR. John A.
Shell, who will have as good outfits as may be
found in the city. He will be found ready at any
time to accommodate citizens and the travelling
community with good and attentive drivers ut
reasonable terms. His 0mnibuses will be at the
different Depos in readiness to convey passengers
to and from the American and Hunts Hotel, or
any section of the city. Persons wishing him to
call for them will fnd states at either of the Ho-
tels or at either of his Stables on Lady or Bland
ing g-Streets.
A. sTERNES, Agent.
May2l 90 st
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h6p The Floridian of Saturday published
letter from Gov. Broome to Col. Houston, bearing
date at Washington City 9Th inst, from which it
appears that hostilities against the Seminole In
dians are to be prosecuted with unabated vigor
under the command of Col. Loomis.. The peculiar
exigences Of the Government it seems, are such as
require the presence of Gen. Harvey upon another
field, bu. the policy inaugurated by him is to be
carried out The Governor had an interview on
the subject with both the Secretary of War aud
Gen. Scott, and had received assurances from them
that the war will be prosecuted with the utmost
vigor, and that no suspension of hostilities was
contemplated. He also expresses the belief that
Gen. Harvey will return to Florida if necessary
after he shall haqe tranquilized Kansas where he
has been ordered, and in the meantime his Excel
lency will urge upon the Department the necessi-
ty Of increasing the force in Florida.-Florida
Sentinel
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-05-28
DROF. DE GRATH,s ORIGINAL

II IROE. LIE GHAIh'S OxtxGt4NA AL
i ELECTRIC OIL.-This great discovery is
now creating great sensation among the Medical
Faculties of Europe and this country. 1t will cure
the following (not everything):
WARRANTED TO
Cure Fever and Ague in one day;
Cure Chills in FIVE minutes;
Cure Group in one night;
Cure Deafness in two to four days;
Cure Burns and Scalds in ten minutes;
Cure Sprains, Wounds and Bruises in from one
to three days;
Cure Inflammation in one day,
Cure Neuralgia, Group, Tooth Ache, Burns, in
ten minutes;
Cure Hemorrhage, scrofula, Abscess, in ten
days;
Cure Bruises, Wounds, letter, in one to three
days;
Cure Ear Ache, Stiff Neck, Ague, in one day;
Cure Felons, Broken Breast, Salt Rheum, in
three to six days;
Cures Quincy, Palpitation, Pleurisy, in one ten
days;
Cures Asthma, Palsy, Gout, Erysipelas, in FIVE
to twenty days;
Cures Frosted Feet, Chilblains, Stiff Joints,
Chronic Rheumatism, Sore Throat, Scarlet Fever,
and the lame made to walk, by few bottles.
This Oil (De Grath's) is mild and pleasant, and
is q great Family Medicine for children teethipg,
&c.
Ladies should all use it. 1t always leaves you
better than it finds you, and one bottle often cures
entirely.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-05-28
LAND FOR SALE,

YNHE Subscriber offers for sale the situation
l. known as WHITEHALL" in the Steel
Creek neighborhood, directly on the great road
leading from Charlotte to Yorkville, seven and q
half miles from the former place, and about four
miles from the Charlotte and South Carolina Rail
Road. The TRACT contains
40 ACRES,
of which about one-fourth is uncleared, the re-
mainder nearly oil under fence, and mostly in a
state of cultivation. The fences are in good
state of repair, and the BUILDINGS second to
none in the country. The Steel Creek lands are
noted for their fertility, and this place ranks
among the best. There are
FOUR CHUR CHES,
q Aourishing Male Academy, and Female School,
within convenient distances. The community is
unsurpassed in general intelligence, public spirit
high-toned morality and social qualities of its
citizens.
Persons wishing to purchase will apply to NJ.
N. HART, ESQ.,, to W. s. PRATHER on the
premises, or to the subscriber in the immediate
neighborhood. A reasonable indulgence will be
given. j. Is. WATT.
Whitehall, N. c., March 5, 1857. 9-3m
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SWAMI & cos LOTTERIES.

TlHE MOST BRILLIANT Scheme ever drawn.
Il Capital Prize $50, 0,000!!! Tickets cnly $10l
Owing to the great favor with which our Single
Number Lotteries have been received by the pub.
lie, and the large demand for Tickets, the Mama
gers, 8. SWAN & Co., will have drawing each
Saturday throughout the year. The following
Scheme will be drawn in each of their Lotteries
for June 1867.
Glass SO, to be drawn in the city Of Atlanta, g.,
in public, on Saturday, June 9Th, 1857.
Glass 40, to be drawn in the City Of Atlanta,
Co., in public, on Saturday, June 18th, 1867.
Class Al, to be drawn in the City Of Atlantis,
Gs., in public, on Saturday, June Goth, 1867.
Glass AZ, to be drawn in the City Of Atlanta,
Ga, in public, on Saturday, June Goth, 1857, on
the plan Of single numbers. Three thousand three
hundred and Ave prizes More than one prize to
every 10 tickets. Magnificent scheme! to be drawn
rlnu q oIrupnAv IN TI1crJ
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-05-28
MUSIC! Myslc!!
E5

4 LARGE and well-selected stock of PIANOS
~ from the best makers con be had at FACTO
RY PRICES, at RAMSAY'S PIANO and MUSIC
STORE, COLUMBIA, S. c. Those who wish to
procure very superior instrument can get Hal
lett, Davis Co.'S PIANO, with the patent suspen-
sion bridge and metallic bearings, now among the
best Pianos in the world. Try one, and if it does
not prove well, the price will be refunded Eve
ry Piano fully guaranteed.
Mr.. RAMSAY, being q practical Piano-maker
and an experienced dealer, can insure to his GUS
toners q perfect instrument, and in the most per-
feet order.
Ba- No charge for boxing
Also, on hand Church and Parlor Melodeons,
Guitars, Violins, Accordeons, Flutinas, Banjos,
Strings &c., and general assortment of the To-
test and most approved Music
References: Rev. J. NJ. Anderson President Of
Yorkville Female College; Prof. j. H. Whitney,
Professor of Music.
Septl8 S8 ly
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new ESTABLISHMENT!

81 JOHNSON, having purchased the establish
ment of W. P. BROACH & CO., respectfully an
nounce to the people of the Indian Land, that
they will continue to do business under the style
of MILLS & co. They are now receiving new
STOCK OF GOODS
for Spring and Summer, which has been selected
carefully in the Northern markets, and embraces
every variety required in a country store.
As they are determined to sell on the cheapest
and most accommodating terms, they trust that
the former customers of the establishment, and
their friedds generally, will continue to bestow
generous patronage.
MILLS g. co.
April 16 Is tt
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TO PLANTERS and house BUILDERS.

TTNHE Subscriber returns his thanks for the very
Il liberal patronage received for the past, and
takes this method to inform the citizens ofYork and
the surrounding Districts, and the whole South,
that he has effected another improvement in the
Cotton Gin and Wheat Thrasher,
that excels any that have ever been introduced
heretofore and from long experience he has no
fear in challenging any other Factory, either North
or South, to produce an equal. He feels very con-
fdent in saying to the public, that his Gins excel
in performance any other make or pattern now in
use. With dry cotton the roll cannot be broken
or made to spew over, which no other pretends to
claim, and with good driving power and attend
ance, 45 saw gin, will
Gin from 4 to 6 Bales or more in a Day,
weighing from $50 to 400 TBS. which is as much
rs any one hand can we'll handle in day. Any
person wanting superior Gin or Thrasber, can
be supplied by sending on his order to me at
Lewisville, Chester Dist, s. C.
Work will be shipped to any place desired. RE-
PAIRING done at the shortest possible notice.
To House-huilders, will say that am manu-
featuring ....
SASH BLINDS AND DOORS,
of every description, made of the best material,
and dry lumber, and workmanship the very best.
All work carefully packed and forwarded to or
der. JOHN SIMPSON.
June 12 "a If
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Commercial 4epa1tnlent.
Yorkville Market.
WEDNESDAY,, May 81.

WEDNESDAY, May q.
Cotton.-There are no transactions to notice in
this article since our last report, owing to holders
being unwilling to submit to the late decline
The market now presents little more animation,
and prices are shade higher, but have not reach
ed the point given in some of our previous reports.
. Com-Sells at from 95 cents to 81 90 per BUSH
Ell; Meal do. Hour-per sack, So to So rs,
per barrel, Sc to Sc 25; Bacon-13A cents, per
pound, cash, IA cents, barter; Eggs-per dozen,
10 cents; Butter-15 cents per pound; Bees
paz-lS cents per pound.
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rea We learn that L. Fowler and NJ. Going, of
Union District, were arrested and lodged in Jail
for negro stealing. As we have the story, the
facts are these Two years ago, Fowler and Co.
ing took two slaves, the property Of c. 7. Scaife,
to Georgia, and sold them. One of the slaves
lately returned and was reclaimed by his owner.
He revealed the whereabouts Of the other. The
purchaser in Georgia being informed, gave infor-
nation from whom he got the negroes-perhaps
came on and identified the parties, when they were
arrested, and now await trial in that District
.SDnrtdn
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Ny We learn from the True Carolinian that
on Saturday night week, an attempt was made to
shoot Mr.. Silas Massey, q citizen of Anderson
District. About II o'clock, Mr.. Massey happen
ed to 60 out on the piazza of his house, when q
pistol was suddenly fired at him, the ball of which
Just missed him and struck the ceiling of the pi-
azza So near was the pistol to Mr.. Massey, that
he was burned by the powder Of the charge. 1t
was thought that negro belonging to Mr.. Massey,
was guilty Of the attempt, and he was lodged in
isil on SUNDAY.
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.EtsorR,c o11"-Tbe operation Of this Oil in

"ELEcrR1c O1L."-The operation of this Oil in
removing rheumatic pains and other ills, is indeed
astonishing. Like every good article, it has
base counterfeit, entirely useless but the prepar-
alton of Prof. De Grath, of Philadelphia, has re-
ceived testimonial from Congressman, Mayors Of
Cities Merchants, Hotel Proprietors, MI of the
highest character, attesting its beneficial effects
in cases under their own observation. 1t can be
had of the agent here. See advertisement in an
other column.
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April l6
rORKyILLE FEMALE COLL

VORKVILLE FEMALE COLLEGE,
Il The SECOND Annual Commencement of this
Institution will take place on THURSDAY, the
18th of JUNE next. The examination Of the sev-
eral Glasses will begin on Tuesday previous.
On THURSDAY afternoon, the Annual Address
will be delivered by Rev. J. L. G1RARDEAU, of
Charleston.
A-CONCERT will also be given by the Young
Ladies, under the direction of Professor MULLER
and Miss Robinson, on the evening of the same
day. JOHN G. ENLOE, Secretary.
May 21 20 At
p9> Due West Telescope, Southern Prosbyte-
rian, Chester Standard Unonvillc Journal, Fair
field Herald and Lancaster Ledger, will please give
two insertions and forward accounts to the Sec'y.
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0mtamp.

DIED-On the 23rd instant, at his residence in
this District, Mr.. ROBERT ADAMS, aged eighty
seven years.
The deceased was one of another generation,
who fingered among US to remind US of the past.
Born under colonial Government, he remember
ed the scenes of the Revolution, and delgted to
speak of them. Though too young to have di-
rect agency in securing our Independence, he be-
longed to the generation, which, by their wisdom
and patriotism, gave permanency to our Institu-
tions, civil and religious, and which had the ardu-
uous labor to perform of subduing the forests and
driving out the savage beasts which inhabited
them.
He had good reason to say with the Psalmist,
when he looked back on his long life, all of which
was spent in the vicinity of his birth, THE lines
are fallen to me in pleasant places; yea, have
goodly heritage" For he lived in q region pro-
verbal for its salubrity-was blessed with a nu-
merous offspring, and lived to converse with the
third generation of his descendants Born Of pious
parents, he had gospel privileges during life, was
seen habituslly in his place in the House of God,
and was Religious without ostentation. His con-
dition in life was that so ardently desired by Agur
when he said "give me neither poverty nor riches;
feed me with food convenient for me-" In his
case were clearly seen the benefits of Temperance,
moderate exercise and godlness; securing to him
o. Souuu Lniuo al u oouhu oouy AAt w
have in exercise his senses and faculties unim-
paired to the last. And death ensued, not from
the agency of disease; but because the instru-
ments of life became insufficient for the perform
ance of their several functions.
No person could enjoy the society of family or
friends, more than the deceased. He was natur-
ally social. And having stores of anecdote, his
society was sought often and greatly relished
by the young. To moroseness and discomfort he
was stranger; and he might we'll be cheerful
and happy-for he was at peace with the world and
with his Maker-had the promise Of the Life that
now is and of that which is to come. His end was
in keeping with his life. Quietly and calmuly he
waited for it and spoke of his departure. Dis
trustfu of himself, but unwavering is his reliance
on the Righteousness and merits Of the Saviour,
he departed this life surrounded by his children
and friends, who sorrow not without hope. His
remains were deposited in the burying- ground at
Bethel, where repose all that was mortal of many
relatives and associates, there to await the Resur-
rection morn.
"Thus star by star declined,
Till all are passed away,
As morning high and higher shines
To pure and perfect day;
Nor sink those stars in empty night,
But hide themselves in Heavens own light"
W.
D1ED-At his residence in this District, on Sat-
urday, 26th instant, GEORGE WRIGHT, ESQ.,, in
the 84th year Of his age.
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CROCERIEs.---The under

TAMILY GROCERIES.---The under
II signed takes this medium to inform his
friends and the public generally, that he viii con-
tinue to conduct the GROCERY BUSINESS on
his own account, at the stand recently occupied
by HACKETT & DARWIN. He has just return
ed from Charleston with FRESH SUPPLY OF ar
tcles in his line which he offers at low prices for
CASH AND CASH ONLY. He hopes to receive
a continuance of the patronage heretofore bestow-
ed by his friends and the public.
W. X. IIACKETT.
May IA 19 tt