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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

NEW YORK, MAY IA Flour is heavy; State
brands are lower sales 81 81 to 81 10; Southern is
unchanged. Wheat is slightly lower, but unsettled
Corn ia unchanged. Stocks are dull and lower
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L.sD SALEs.--Col. George r. c. Floyd OF Tazs-
we'll county, Va, a few days since, cold to Dir. An
thony Lawson of Logan county, two tracts of land
in "Burk's Garden" one known as the "lIome
Place." the late residence of Dr. Floyd father of the
Colonel and the other called the Hall Tract" con-
tanning about 900 for the round sum of S3 900
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

A FLLsI ~ THE PAN-Mr. j. W. White, of Kan
sas, was here at our last Court, drumming up emf
grants for taGt far OF territory. II raised goody
rendezvous at Wyheville the first Of this week.
They assembled, but no Mr. White appearing. they
disbanded on Wednesday last-Abingdon V'rg'nian.
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LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
reIesraphed for the Richmond z Enquirer.
LATER FROM HAVANA.

CHARLESTON, May BY an arrival from Hava
ma dates have been received TO the 10th inst. Su
CARS have again advanced in Havana: Sales of Mus
csvado at II to IL rias; Muscavado molasses II {,
lDl riala
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15
SECRETARY OF TIL

SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.
Hon. Howell Cobb, Secretary Of the Treasury. re-.
turned to this city from brief visit TO Georgia on
Monday evening las:. and resumed bis official duties
Tuesday morning.-l WasstnStaa Union.
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fSr the Enquirer.
THE STRONGEST DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

THE STRONGEST DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
The following ticket is believed to be The strongest
that can be nominated by the Democracy of Rich.
mond. 1t combines all the elements Of success. If
We cannot win the day With this ticket, it 10 very
doubtful whether We can now succeed with any.
For THE SENATE IT. p. August.
FoR THE LOWER HoUsE.-R. y. Haskius, Judge
Robertson, L. w. Glalebrook.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
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For the Enquirer,
COJONEI,,S TICKET.

COLONEL'S TICKET.
The following Democratic ticket will be cordially
supported night.
SESATE.-Col. L. P. August.
HousE.-Co. K. o. Haskins, Col. Fl. Coalter Ca
bell, Col. Thos. II. Ellis.
They have been residents of Richmond for long
time. Born and raised here.
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NEW YORK MARKETS. MAY Is.

Cotton heavy sales of 1909 bales and market closed
deciiuc OF Flour is hrm sales of 1000 bbs AT )
decline Of sc state and 10 Southern. common
good Stte Is 51d6 TO- and mixed good stsndari
southern S7a7 80 Wnea, ia depressed, sales Of 9"i
bushels, and quotations oinll, with decline OF =: o..
white Gennesee, sales At 81 80 and At 81 % tor hno
red Corn hrra, sales OF 81 600 bushels mixed a. -
cent?. Pork Is frm and meas has advanced 10 cehu,
and Prime cent?, sales VI Mess S23 65a3 - bee
hrm re.packet Chicago At Si6sl5 50 Lard hrm ,aie'
a. Az cents Whiskey firm sales 81 cents for ONO
Coffee Is unchanged saes at la2 for Rio. al I+*
l2i cents for LasuHyra and Isl for J,va sugar
heavy. saes AT l0all cent? for Cuba Muscovado. hoh
unchanged, sales OF Cuba Mu.covado at % ces
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET, May -.
Beef Cst,ls-Bceve. depressed; Offering. 1000 hes''
ssles duh at easier, but unchanged prices elOasis
sheep cm. sales Of $500 head unchanged pr'ee"-
swine unchanged, sales At s7n47 50.
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THE STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

Inouy and scct feeling. After very happy address
the excellent presiding officer. General Banks, Of
Madison, pronounced tie Convention adjourned sine
de.
The following is full list of the delegates and
alternetes for the counties represented:
AccoMAc-G d Wise.
ALbEMARLE-Jno Fay, Peter A Woods, VIM
K-bliuger B w Sneed, VIM Gordon, Jr., Joshua
jackson, CO, Thos Durrit.
ALIxANDRIA-JF Dyer. B II Berry.
ANELlA-Jno Wiley. Jno 5 IIardawsy.
AMHERsT-A NJ Pierce, Jno II Davies.
AproaATro1-Dr 4 McDearmon.
,hhS opws Gsp' E a Col
Mi Watts, Fl O'Brieu. Maj D Palmer, II
L Gallagher, A III CARRIER, VIM II Baylor, DR. ID
Fuqus.
BARBouR-G w Clutter.
BArH-R A Pryor.
BrRkELEY-J Calvert, T A 7 Kelley. No.
SsosE-W F Richie, A Pryor. X w Hughes
BorErouRr-Wm Richie, Ro w Hughes, K A
BaooxE-Jno Russell, w H Oldham.
BRuSswicx-Henry Lewis.
CAnoLISE-R II Coleman. E T Morris, Mon
eu.e, WIN Wyatt, Wexford Corbin, Walter G
Hnhgins.
cHAKLorrE-Dr w McCargo, Brooks.
Friend. X n Thweat, Peers. G Rufin.
CLARKE-J Calvert, w W Crump,
CuLrEPER-H N Garland, jr.. DR. Barbour, Jno
8 Barbout.
CrNsERLANp-JnoW Wilson, DR. G Tally, Jno
Reynolds, e ID Coleman.
Observation-Disclosures Hsr,well, Elisha Hardy. DIR
Essr1-B E Wright.
FAIRFAx-Jno 5 Barbour.
FAuquiER-Geo Wise, e w Helm.
FLuvASNA-Rich'd O'Mohuudro.
FREDERICK I Reilly.
GlLEs-RW Hughes, Win Ritohie Pryor,
Mr.. Mcdonald.
GloucEsrrR-Dr Jno R Page VIM B Tsliaferro.
Geo Fisher, DR. :, Atkinson, VIM 4 Matthew'S.
GREENE-Wm I Chapman. II Pritchett.
H.L,rAr-J B Stovall, Sm'l Major, D A Clai
borue Jno Bradley. Geo IL West, DR. Pat Foster.
M.MrsHIRE-J S Calvert, K a Pryor.
HAScocK-John T Russell, VIM II Oldham.
UANovER-Chastsin White, Col Shelton, Jno
D G Brown, Timberlske, DR. E Talley, St Geo
R,ch'd Burnett. + NJ Tompkies, DR. John G Lump.
kun. W Dabney, Boiling Vaughan, K Vaughan,
W Morris. Jos Tally. Tsrlton Woodson, c Il
Vaughan, DR. p Gooda, II Il Carter.
HAKDr-j Calvert. Ia T Kelley.
iiARsisos-R Pryor, l. Hewitt.
HESRico-Ssml c Cottrell, DR. r Lyme, Or 5
Eoa'ss, DIR Jno Powell, A L Courtney, A Black
burn, K Smith, Jacob Holloway, Jas N Garnstt,
Capt John Becher, Capt Jackson + Childrey, DAM
i GsrSaer' Thos Dunuavant, John Young, 4 II
Lorton.
HlonLAsD-w + Richie, R W Hughes, r A Pry.
JrrrrRsoS-John S Calvert. T. Kelley.
kASAwHA-R Pryor. VIM Richie, Ro w
Hughes.
Xlxo GroHcK-R A Pryor, John Seldom, q T
Garnett.
KlSo AND QuErs-wmB Davis.
king W,LLlAS-F Gregory, Jr, Warner Edwards,
Tbos A Haynes.
Lrwis-W Richie, r A Pryor.
LoulsA-Wm Overton, X b Waddy, VIM Am
bier. v Winston, Ed II Layne, VIM 0 Harris,
Rfchd g Bibb, Jas shepherd, Chas u Meredith
Lsy'on Barnett, Jas L Gordon. John Hunter. s
Wsfs,, IT i Barrett > Hickman II w Murray.
LoupoUy-G w Clutter, D NJ Crutchfeld.
LUSESBURc b Blackwell Jas l. Hite, w Du.
pre-, Geo w He. dy, DR. K H Cralley, A Staples.
MADISON Balk., Thos P Wallace.
MACS-Wm F Richie, K w Hughes, A Pryor.
MARIoS-U n Arnett.
MARsHALL-W II Oldham.
MArBEws-Wsrner Tsliafsrro.
MlpDLEsEx-WmJ Blackburn, Jno A Miles, Jno
w Harrow.
MoSoSeALIA-J NJ Heck.
MoATGoMERY-R Pryor.
MoRsAS-T A Kelley.
GELsos-Jno Coles, w c Darlington.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

PETER'BURG Custom HoUsE.-This building is
rapidly progressing togGrds completion. Already
the side walls and windows OF the lower floor show
the style of the building, which the Democrat hnks.
i'll point OF material and attraction will hsvs few
equals in the State.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15
TO THE VOTERS OF RICHMOND.

The following gentlemen are recommended as pro.
per persons to be supported for city delegates at the
approaching election
For THE STATE SESATE-Col. Thomas p. August
For HoUsr OF DELEoArEs.-R. D. Haskins, jas.
Alfred Jones, Thomas H. Ellis.
MANY VOTERS OF RICHMOND.
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MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHMOND, MAY IA. 1887
y,c,, w.,vp rms n.y.r qo'c,ocx
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Schr Henrico, Whippie New York, mdse.
Sclrr VIM Colquitt, Philips. baltimore, mdse.
Schr VIM Severe, Brooks Baltimore, guano.
Schr Emma Jane, Phillips, Baltimore, guano.
Schr Lanerville Dick, York River, corn and wheat.
Schr 5 Barley. Cary, Philadelphia, coal.
Schr Eldorado, Saunders, James River, corn.
SAILED,
Steamer Pennsylvania. Teal, Philadelphia, mdse.
Schr G Doughty. Murphy. down the river, light.
Schr Saranac, Hu;cherson, light
Schr Susan. Rogers. Bns'on ndse.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

Col. Fosney. it Is said, hs, been offered and de-
elinsd the Liverpool consulship.
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1888 la4lS 1890 1923 7gO 1919 s

Messrs. Nesson and Hartman, although voted for,
were not put in nomination before the Convention.
When the county Of Ohio was called for her vote
her delegates presented the following letter from C.
w. Russell, Esq., which was ordered to be placed on
record among the proceedings of the Convention.
WHEELING, May 8, 1857.
Gentlemen You are respectfully requested not to
present my name to the Convention which ia atout
10 assemble for the purpose Of nominating oand
date for the office of Attorney. General.
Although others have done me the honor to suggest
my name in connection with the Office, have never
consented to become candidate. 1t has appeared to
me very doubtful whether ought to accept the office
under any circumstances, and, at present, am not
willing to become competitor for the nomination
l acknowledge with sincere gratitude the generous
favor of the citizens of several counties evinced by
recommending me as candidate for 80 honorable an
office. No official position would be- Of more value
in my estimation than these voluntary testimonials Of
confidence and esteem, offered by those who have
known me all my life. Very respectfully,
CHARLES w. RUSSELL.
To JOHN T. RUSSELL, ESQ.,, and others, delegates
from Ohio County.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

B-DEMOCRATIC RALLY.-A meeting Of the
Democrats Of Richmond, to nominate candidates for
the Legislature. will be held This Evening, at the
Metropolitan Hall, at O'Clock. Let every Demo.
cratic voter attend Several of most distinguish
cd speakers will address the meeting.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

SHOOK i ChOCkETTS hEFORT
REEF Good ssef is and will command 81 s.
gross An extra lot would command 81 gross.
SuEEP-Shcep worth - 50a5 so gross. Lambs
50 5O4i 20 per head. according 10 quality.
HnGS-IIncs Ss5Oal.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

MICHIGAN.-1'he Louisville Democrat says: "Ai
the late elections in Michigan the Democrats gained
in every county, except four. The net gain in the
State was !, 96i."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15
AECuNO SUPPLY.

WE have just opened additional supplies of seasons.
=" BILE goods purchased at greatly reduced prices at
auction and otherwise aud will be offered cash pureha
sers at a small advance. We would name
Rich Flounced Barge Robes
DO do Black and Colcred Silk Robes
Dc Paris Organize and Jaconet do
Plaid and Striped silks Ut 75c Per yard, very cheap
100 piece. Plaid oinShan' at one smiling worm - e'A
Printed Jaconet. ana Org andies-arge assortr'h
Solid Colored Brillisnts, Jaconets and Camorfcs
Printed Brilirnts at one shilling, bargain
Plain and Printed Bsreges Challies and Mouselaine'
Black and Colored Grape Maretz
Black Grenadine, Barge, Tamartine, Grape, aaretz
Rroche Barge Chaly summer Bomoszine., Tamise,
Bussorah aud other Mourning Goods OF best iaoric'
Embroideries, Lace and silk Msnties, &c, &c,
At the Cash Storo, SO, Main 81
May IS CHRISTIAN LAIHROP
nICH CHENE SILKs-ln store, s. very handsome
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

SrsI ON FOR EsAMIEATIoS-John w. Reed,
E.q for about twelve or fifteen years Justice OF
the Pence for Tazewell county, under the old Con
.tjtution underwent an examination before Justice
Buchanan, on Tuesday last, at the Court House OF
that County, upon the information of VIM. NJ. Gil
espie, on e charge of having aided slave OF sa'd
Ciesp;s II escaping, and was recognized TO appear
before tie Nay Comfy Court for further examina.
ton.
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JAMES r. Chiffon, NJ. D., Chemist
New York April, 1855.

Ibsys lust received per schr Dsnvie, from Messrs.
James Lee Co General Agent. for the Colombian Qua
no Company consignment OF the above nsu-i Guano,
and would call the attention OF planters to this uano as
he sod lower than other uanos Among those who have
used H. would refer c. w. Dabney, Esq of Hanover
Walter C. Sheon Esq., OF Hanover, and Geo + Dabney,
OF Louisa. JOHN a. hobiSso".
Nav l5-c5t Corner Of Cary and Virginia sts
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

DRow.rp-On Monday, 4sh inst, Mr.. Jas. Ford,
of Faye.,e, was drowned in Lick Creek, in attempt
ing to cross it. The creek was very much swollen
and wblla swimming his horse, dam above him
broke, and hs was carried down by the current.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

OsAxGg COURT HousE-The editor OF the Cupep.
or Observer says: On recent visit 10 this place,
We were pleased to see that spirit of Improvement
has taken hold of s citizens. The first object that
attracted our attention was large and handsome
Church edice recently erected by the Baptist con-
gregs,ion of that place, which is now rapidly ap-
proachng completion. They have now in the place
fou, Cburches--one Episcopal Church, very hand.
some building. which was put up few years ago
one handsome Presbyterian Church. nearly new,
erected about two years snoe and Che Methodist
Church, old, but a good building.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

A Fox srony.-Mr. james e. Beatty, Of Marion
oorntv has dog such is not 10 be found every day
and everywhere This dog recently discovered to1s
den, waited until 2 yong one made lis appearance,
took Il y the neck carried it home, end delivered il
to his MISTER entirely unhurt Young Eeynard is still
alive ard Jumping.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

RELIGIOUS The Presbytery Of Winchester. Va,
inst cI. ,ed L: Culpeper Court House. have elected
Rev. Henry Matthews, of Shepherdstown, Va, and
Elder Lawrence, of Cupeper Court House. Com.
misscnrrr to the General Assembly. Rev DR.. Boyd
and Elder Davidson aliernates. The Prssbytery
- orda;n and install Rev. Mr.. McMuGran, Pastor.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

SEsr os FOR FELosY.-Joseph Elan, charged
with feloniously stAbbing Reubenetts cambridge, a
fres nsgress on the 30th Of March, has bcen examined
before the Richmond Hastings Court, and remanded
for trial at The fall term Of the Circuit Court. Bail
was refused.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

UDICH CIESE SILks-ln store very handsome
II lot Of the above, which nm selling very cheap
Msylo C. HAkl"ELL ll', Broad e.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

FAIRFIELD RAcEs-Second day.-Proprietor's
Purse s2DO two mile heats, resulted as follows:
Mai. Thomas Doswes CHI b. Deucalion, years old
6y Rsvouue, dam the Queen, BY Pram,. l
James Talys ch. h. Shoekoe, years old, by
TaIIy uo, dam Betsy White, 9
u, McDnnjels br. h. Tar River, years old, by
NichoI... dam by Simon. 2dr
Time 349i-3,50.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

The WHEAT CR0r.-A correspondent At CharIes'
town. Va, gives the following information:
a most refreshing rain has visited this section OF
the country, and has revived the crippled wheat
very much Many feds week ago entirely bare
now look green the change seems to be the work Of
The Cincinnati Gazette says of the wheat crop,
that the Only State from which untavoraols reports
Of n, wheat crop are received il Illinois, and there.
where the fall wheat is seriously damaged it is being
replaced By spring WHEAT. From Ohio, Indiana and
Kentucky, the accounts are flttering. Generally
the fields look well, and throughout the breadth OF
land planted Is much larger than last year AT this
time We are pleased to be able to report favorable
prospect for larger crop of wheat than has ever
been produced In the West. Other crops will doubt
lass be &c sly large"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

Az ITEM FOR THE OWNERS OF HORSES "A gen.
tlemau wiring to the American Agricuturist, states
that he thoroughly cured fine young mare, afflicted
with tho leaves. by feeding her on cornstalks, and
,bat rho disease never returned The writer quotes
Judge Buel's opinion az to cornsialks being RENE
DIV, that distinguished agriculturist having had
horse afflicted with that disorder, which disappeared
after being so ted
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15

AGRouxn-The steamer Maryland, with five com.
panies of tGe Richmond volunteers on board bound
for Jamestown, got aground Monday night, and did
no, reach her destination until Tuesday at II o'clock
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-18
THE PRINCETON PRESS. :.

THE design of the inventor was TO get up
L Press which would answer every requirement
of the offer made by George Bruce, Of New York,
in 1851, viz: CHEAP, LIGHT, EASILY MAN
AGED, and capable of throwing off at least 600
sheets per hour.
This PRESS will throw off from 500 to 300
sheets per hour, doing the work equal to any Cyln-
der Press, The bed stands about thirty inches
from the floor, and is the most convenient OF al
Presses to make ready the form on. 1t is adapted
tp jobbing or book work, as well as newspaper and
will register as well al any other Cylinder Press.
1t requires 10 work it, man to turn the fly wheel,
and boy to feed the sheets.
The linking apparatus is very complete, and
difrs from the apparatus used in Cylinder Presses
generally, being more like that used in the Power
i'laten Presses. Two rollers pass over the form
twice to each impression, taking ink for each aheet
A Press of this description for newspaper and
jubbiug bed "A by 2si inches, with roller mould,
roller stocks, blanket, flying and registering appa-
ra.us, &c, complete, will be furnished for $780, II
intended for book work chiefly, an extra ink foun-
tain will be furnished for $40.
The Press, fy wheel, &C., will weigh about 1000
pounds The Sides &C., are iron. Length Of frame,
seven feet; height to from, edge Of thres
feet six inches. Any size made to order.
The following is list Of the sizes and prices, a.
Ear AZ stablished;
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GEORGIA
SARSAPARILLA COMPOUND,
DENNIS 'ALTERATIVE,
PREPARED BY
J. DENNIS, N. D., AUGUSTA, GA.
. FOR DISEASES OF THE LIVER AND TO PURIFY THt
BlOODfx

TT contains, in addition to Sarsaparlla, me hydro,
alcoholic extract of Queens Delight (Stillingia,
White Ash, Grey Beard or Fringe Tree. (Chlonan'
thus) Tincture Of May Apple or Mandrake, (Podo'
phyum) and Blood Root, (Sanguinaria)
In small doses it acts as an Alternative or laxative
in larger doses as a mild purgative-with some as
an active purgative.
As an alternative or laxative, it has been found
useful in Constipation Of the Bowels, Jaundiee
Bilious Fever, Fever and Ague, Sick Headache
Dizziness, various Female Complaints, Chronic Al
fections of the Liver, secondary Syphilis and Syphl
lod Diseases, Scrofuous Affections, Sores, Ulcers
Blotches, Cutaneous Eruptions or Diseases Of the
Skin, and all other diseases in which Sarsaparilla OF
alternative medicines are indicated.
That it acts upon the Liver, may be known from
the fact, that in Jaundice cases OF Bllllousness
it causes free bilious excavations, readily removes
unnatural yellow tinge about the eyes and upon the
skin. and improves the health and spirits.
In Cu,aneous Erup,ions, Botches, Pimples, and
other diseases of the skin it causes the disappear
ance of the Blotches, Pimples &C., and greatly i'm
proves the complexion.
Asa diet drink, it keeps the bowels free, the
liver healthy, and the blood pure.
Its healthy action on the liver, and purifying
effect upon the blood, make it great safeguard
against disease; for children safeguard against
worms-it causes an increased secretion and pas
sage Of the bile which acts as an rrtant to worms
and prevents their accumulation.
Physicians, who have made extensive u.s.. Q! the
different ingredients Of this preparation of Salsa-
paria regard them as the best and most efficient
agents in the Materia Medca.
1t is pu, in pint bottles U- Price 81 per bottle
p Sold in this Village BY Drs. A. G. s. T. J.
TEAGUE, Agents.
March is st lU
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An Ordinance,

FOR THE BETTER GOVERNMENT OF THE
TOWN OF EDGEFIELD WITH RESPECT
TO SLAVES AND FREE PERSONS OF
COLOR.
DE it ordained by the TOwn Council Of EDGE
ID field, from and after the passing Of this
Ordinance That any Slave or Free person Of
color who shall be found drunk, or shall otherwise
msbel,avc by acting in q noisy or boisterous man
ner or by singing an indecent song, or following
within the limits Of said Town, shall for each and
every offence receive not exceeding one hundred
ashes And any slave or free person Of color who
shall smoke cigar in any street or in any open and
public place in the Town-or shall walk with
cane, club or stick, Except the lame, inhrm or
blind shall for each and every offence receive not
exceeding twenty lashes And any slave or free
person Of color who shall be found with dog fol-
lowing him in the streets shall also receive not ex-
ceeding twenty lashes.
And 1t is further Ordained, That no slave shall
be allowed to pass with the same ticket for Logger
time than from Saturday until Monday morning
Th. Marshal of the Town and the Captains of
Patrol Companies are hereby instructed to enforce
the above Ordinance.
F. NJ. NICHOLAS, Intsndant.
II. T. WRlaur, Clerk.
February %, 1857. 2t
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MANSION house,

TnE Undersigned having purchased the large
i and comm ous House occupied for several
years by MIR. AIS Comply, as Hotel. but recently
by Maj G. A. ison as "A Dwelling, respectfully
announces to his old patrons and friends that the
said House is now open for the accommodation oi
all whu may favor him with their company. His
Hotel is privately bur still conveniently located
which makes it very desirable rs boarding house.
He promises 10 use every exer'ion to please, and
having had considerable experience in the Hotel
business feels confident that he will render complete
satisfaction to the public generally.
lie has procured the services Of No. Cooks,
and will constantly keep his table laaend with the
best that can BE- had. Mrs c. will also give her
personal attention to the culinary department. in
having every article properly prepared.
His ROOMS will be completely furnished, and
care taken to keep them So
Ills STABLES will also receive the careful atten-
tion of an experienced Ostl'.r, and be plentiluIly
provided with the brsI of provender.
lie hopes 10y giving strict attention to business
and endeavoring crafty the wants of every one,
to meli, and receive liberal share of patronage.
LEWIS COVAR.
DEC 30 IF 81
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Boxing and Carthage, $l3.
The beds will take chases their full breath, and
within two inches Of the length.
TERMS.-One half cash; one half note, four
months, with approved security or p per cent.
discount for cash.
For more than four years the inventor Of the
above Press has keen improving it, working il all
the while, and ascertaining with great care and
expense, the best mode of carrying out all the de.
tails and he now fatters himself he has succeeded
in perfectng it. Within the past year important
improvements have been made.
No Press will leave his premises without being
thoroughly tested, and without it performs to the
entire satisfaction Of the purchaser.
JOHN T. ROBINSON.
Princeton, N. j., Feb. 1857. 9
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Notice

rs hereby given that fnalsettlement will be made
i in the Ordinary's Office OF Edgcfeld c. H., on
Monday the 30,h March next, oh the Estate Of
Wesley Merchant, deed All creditors are there.
fore notied to present their claims on Or before that
day, otherwise they will be prccluded from partci-
patnp in the assets-and those indebted must make
pay,nent BY the above specified time if they wish to
save costs. CHARLOTT MERCHANT, Ad'x
Feb % 4t 8