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MASONIC FEMALE COLLEGIATE
INSTITUTE. =.
A T COX ES B.U:R

AT COX E s BUR Y:
TTNHE Trustees of this INSTITUTION desi-'
Il rous of placing it upon a permanent ba-
sis sis and d,r OF estsgaing its benefits propose 70
Twenty Years in the Literary De. 49,.
partinent, - $3.50 90
Fifteen Years in the Literary Dc
pnrtment, l25 90
Ten I Years in the Literary Department, 80 90
Six q" H 6O M
Any person purchasing Scholarship for
number Of years less tRantwenty will be per-
mitted to use it at any time during twenty
years.
= D. W. McCANTs. Esq, a worthy brother
is our agent for the sale Of the above, and is
authorized TO receive donations Conf IDENTIFY
relying upon the liberality Of our Order and an
Intelligent public, we commend him and his
mission to their confidence and support
-. j X. VANCE, r. B, T.
March 18, 1857. - 48.f
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OFFICE OF TILE G. & c. R. R. COMPANY,
- &C. So
COLUMBIA ApnII 3l

COLUMBIA, APRIL Sd, 1857
TNHE ANNUAL MEETING of the Stock
Il holders of this Company will be held on
THURSDAY, the s0th instant ut their Hall
in Columbia
C. V. CARRINGToN, Secretary.
The attention of Stockholders is called to
the following resolutions, passed at their last
meeting:
Resoir.d, That the privilege of attending the
Annual Mcctng ofthe Company free of charge,
be restricted hereafter to those Stockholders
who have held their Stock for Mt least six
months preyious to the Annual Meeting.
Rcsoiued, That any Stakeholder, who may
own five shares Of stock for six months previ-
ons to the Annual Meeting, be permitted to
take his wife and children residing with him to
and from said meeting free of charge.
April 3, 1857. 1o.at
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Election Notice.
S. E. GRAYD0N & CO.,

DURSUANT to n Writ Of Election, issued
Il by tlid Governor aud directed to the
Managers Of Elections for .ALbcvillc District,
there will he an election held in said District, on
the FIRST MONDAY and day following, in
MAY next, for Representative in Congress, TO
fill the unexpired term Of lIou. +. $. Brooks,
edaceascd
TLs election to be held n. the following places
and conducted by the following persons appoint
ed Managers of Elcctious for ALbcvillc District
by joint Resolution ofthe LEGISLATURE Of 1856 !:
MANAGERS:
ALbeville c. H-,Tohn I.esly, James A. Nc
Cord. John 4. Hunter, -
Warrenton. w. H. Brooks, VIM. o. Pursly,
Robert Wilson.
Callaham's-Jnmes N. Carwile, BAIL Gala
ham, J,SRamscy Black.
'ABowndcsville,-T r. Cunningham, james
Clark, William Giles =
Caliloun's Mills-D. NJ. Rogers NJ o. Tall
man, ". II. Taggart
Bradley s.-Davd McClanc, A. I. Wideman,
A. j. Weed
White lIall:-Gcn. p. II. Bradley, c. w.
Spranll, J. L. Hearst.
,9fseiswood.-Drs S. V. Cain, Jumcs Criswcll,
Wpodvile.--R. p. Talbert johnson Sale, Pc
ter rMoKellar.
Deadfall.-Augustus Cobb, Robt. Jones, VIM.
BReHeBsn.
9: Sg:ncufatpwn.-Wm Maddox, Noah II. Reeves
BENJAMIN III. Latimer IT,
THbbles Store.-E. TriJblc, Robert stuckey
T. B.sMilford.
snithville.- Roy Thomas Riley, A. H..
Morton.
e FrazierSille.-J. ". Frazier, EcRoy Purdy
Enoch, Nelson.
Stoney Point.-Wm. D. Calhoun, Thomas
Stacy, Alexander II. King.
Moseley's.-James c. Wizard, Geo. l.. Patter-
son, Wiljiem Trewitt. <.
Gothfan' 's.-James II. Wideman JOHN Chiles,
Capt Robert Lites
Due West. Corner.-4Jas. r. McClinton, VIM.
Norton, Robert w. Hadden.
Cokesbury.-Geosgc A. Allen, F. a. .oenqss,
Charles Smith. j, =
speedx-Augustussmith, John Graves, Jno:
Moseiy.
s..Bordeaay.-Alexander Laraniore, W. A. Gro
zier, Andrew Guillebeau .
Long Cane Aills--J N. Cochran, il Rob
efts George Nichols. &. ~ = =
Mount HiB. -Enoclt Barnnofe Andrew Pruitt
james Plain.
l6Said's stosa.-J.rP Donnald, J. N. Sea-
s.sB aIsssssisyssos sssssE s1se Ia es1ainr:: W..
Meriwethcr, Thomas Nfp'iolEs ~ '.-
April 10, lsasl 0es'., sts
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The State Of South Carolina

The Stufe of South Carolina.
IBBEFILLE DISIYiILT
0@cc courto Common Pleas and GcaI Sessions.
James I: 'askin' Attachment
James A. Lidale Baskin, Prtf"s Attorney.
M llEREAS the Plaintiff did, on the cigI-
Wy tcenth day of October eighteen hun
drcd and fifty-six file his declaration against
the defendant, who Gt is said is absent from
and without the limits of this State and has
neither wife nor attorney known within the
same, upou whom n copy of said declaration
might be served: 1t is therefore ordered,
that the said Defendant do appear and plend
to the said declaration, on or before tho nine.
teenth day OF October. eighteen hundred and
fifty-scvcn. otherwise final aud absolute jude-
Inent will then bs given end awarded against
him.
MATTHEW MCDONALD, c. c. p.
Clerks Office Oct. ls, 1856 25-ly
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Citation.


br WILLIAM HILL, ESQ, Ordinary of Able
willie District:
WHEREAs, John W. Hearst has applied to
w ME for Letters Of Administration, on nil
and singular the goods and cha,tels, rights
and credits of Mrs. Margaret Hearst, late
Of the District aforesaid, dcccnsed
These are, therefore, to cite and ndmonish
all and singular the Kindred and creditors of
said deceased to be and appear before me- at
our next Ordinary's Court for the said District,
t" be holden. ut Abbcvillc Court House, on the
twenty:seventh day of April next, to show
cause, if any, why the said administration
should not bc granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this eleventh
day of April, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty.
seven, and in the eighty first year of Amer
lean Independence.
w. HILL, O. 4. d.
April l6. 1851 So ct
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GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, HARDWARE,
@D ~ ~o

uRooIhiCo, ThuVloiuNo, 1HhUWRht,
@D R&.~ .~e
PLANTATION IMPLEMENTS, SC,
0N hand. in store, with large additions every
~ week, for CASH, at very low prices:
30 Bbls. c. Yellow SUGAR
Crushed and Powdered SUGARS,
2 IIhds. Muscovado do.
so Bags Rio, Old Gov. Java and Mocha Coffee
1lhds Trinidad and w. /. MOLASSES.
30 BoNcs Sperm, Adamantinc e. Tallow Can
dies. large stock of FANCY GROCERIES.
such Pickles, Svrups, Preserves and JeIlies
Sauces, Spices Table Salt, DC,
Maccaroni and Starch,
Fig Blue, Indigo, 10,
The very best CHEWING TOBACCO.
HOOD finest selection Rio Hondo SEGARS.
Lock, Tongue, Fifth and Log Chains,
100 Pair Trace Chains, (assortcd,)
100 Kegs NAILS, do.
Tea Kettles, Boilers and Grid Irons.
Well Buckets Sifters, Waffle and Wafer Irons.
Blue Stone, Coppcras and Madden,
Buckets Tubs and Dciniious,
Broad Axes, Foot Adzes and Collins Axes,
Some best Plain Pocket Cutlery.
Also just received. fresh from the Rrcxory
in Scotland,
II Bills. Glasgow ALE, very superior ar
ticlc.
Agency for the South Carolina White Lead
Company, and OH hand
1000 Lbs. S. C. White Lead, pure beautifully }
1000 {" beautiful White Lead, (pnre white.
and great many other articles Mt the lowest
prices for CASH, or on short time to prompt
customers. II. S. KERR.
Abbevilc c. H., April /, 1857. 4s.ly
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New MarKst Steam mills.

,HJNIIE Subscriber givesnotice to tliesReople of
Il Abbeyille, Edgef felds Iaurens and New
berry, that his MILLS lave been Repaired.
have put in New, Boilers end New :Boltingc
Cloths I am now prepared to despatch. basai-
ness, and think / amPrepared to make as fine
Grinding Days are on Thursdays and Fridays
Persons from q distance can be accommodate
at any time by getting to the Mill before Sun.
set, and will Grind for them any night in tie
week. j. Y. s. PARFE0W.
March %, 1857. -, 46-2m
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Head Quarters,
1st Division S. C. Militia,

OEUER No.
fVNlIE following named persons have been
L appointed and commissioned members
Of the Division Staff with their respective
ranks. and will be obeyed anu respected
accordingly:
". L. taihonn-Dhvision Adj't GenI with
the rank of Colonel.
:. G. Earlc-Division Inspector Gcn' with
the rank Of Lieut.. Colonel.
Saml Mays-Division Quarter Master with
the rank Of Major.
". Joel Smi'h-Division Pay Master with
the rank OF Major
JAS Dczicr-Division Aide Camp with the
rank Of Maj jor.
Vim. Tatcn-Division Aide Camp with the
rank Of Major
John +. iyon-Division Aitle.C Camp with
the rank Of Major
A. NJ. SMITH,
Maj. Gcn'l lst Division =. c. NJ.
SB Anderson Gazette, Edgrficd Advcrti-
ser and Grccnville Patriot will insert once
Arri! H. 1857. 5O-lt
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SIlefiH,S Salcs.

PY virtue Of sundry Wrts of Ficri Facias
- to me directed, ! will sell at Abbeville
Court House, on tho first Monday and Tuesday
in Maysnext, within the legal hours ofsale,
the following property. to wit:
200 acr"s,of Land, more or less bounded bv
lands Of ID. NJ Rogers, O. Tolman. and
Others rs the property Of the Estate Of Joseph
Mathews, ads. a. Giles
500 acres. more or less, bounded by w. T.
Jones. JOS. Killingsworth, and Others rs the
property off,. T. Carter, ads A. II. Magee,
Henry Beard for another ane others,
300 acres. more or less, bounded by Jas w.
Gown, DIR Hearst, and Others, as the proper.
ty of S; 3. Cook. ads J. w. Hearst.
100 acres, more or less, bounded by j. F.
Marshall, and others, as the property of james
Cunningham. ads .Thos. Gordon, and Others,
so acres, more or less, bounded hy j. p
Graves. r $. Gillebcau and Others rs the pro-
perty of B. f. Gilbert ads D. o. Hawthorn
and others
TERMS CASH.
>. - T. R. COCHRAN, s. A.D.
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Headquarters.
CHARLESTON, ArElL 13, 1857.

CHARLESTON, ArHlL IL, 1857.
GENERAL ORDERS no T.
- II. NELSON having been duly elected
Il . ana commissioned Mnjo: General of
the Sd division ; a. NJ. SMITH having been
duly elected and commissioned Major General
"f the Isl division i. B. c. CASH having
been duly elected and Commissioned Major
General Of the 4th Division. they will be
obcyed and respected accordingly. BY order
Of the COMMANDMENTS Chief. re
II. G.. VI. DCNOVANT,
Ahjatant and Inspector General
April II. 1857. 50-lt
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CHEAP DRY GOODS,
SPRING TRADE 1857,
AUGUSTA, GEO.
PROOM & NORRELL are now
II in receipt of their New Stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER
HD HU w o. " I" 80
Embracing all of the Latest Styles of the
Season in
EB ME HE-@ 1I1D0D-
AS well most Complete Assortment of
STAPLE AND DOMESTIC ARTICLES,
To which they respectfully solicit attention -
Plain, Brk and Fancy DRESS SILKS, beau
tiful nssOrtmcnt
Rich Foulnrd, Beregc and Muslin ROBES:
Large Assortment MUSLINS, LAWNS
JACONETS. and ORGANDIES;
Fr. CAMBRICS, CIIASlBRAYS, and
BRILLlANTS;
DEBEGES md DEBEGE ROBES, for
Travelling Dresses
CIlALLIES, CHALLY DELAINES,
and BERGE DELAINES;
PRINTED LINEN LAWNS, for Ladies'
PRINTS and GIScIIAMs, every Style md
MouRNISG' GOODS, in good assortment
VIII. CAMBRlCS, JACONETS, MULLS
and NAlNSOOkS, Plain, Striped and
Checked;
Plain and Dotted SWISS; VIII. and Cold
TARLATANS
EMBRoIDERIEs, n very large assortment
Of every description
DRESS TRIMMINGS ; SKIRTS of all kinds;
MANTlll.AS, beautiful assortment for
Spring and Summer;
STELLA SIIAWLS; VIII. CRAPESHAWIS;
HOSIERY, large assortment Of every de.
scription
IRISH LINENS, LINEN SIIEETINGs, Pill
LOW LINENS;
TABLE DAMAsK, DAMAsK TABLE
CLOTHS, &c.
TOWELL1NGS. HUCKABACKS and TOW
ELS of all kinds
SUMMER CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, DRAP
DE'ETE$, LINEN DRILLS. COTTON.
AIDES, and many other goods for Gents
and Boys wear;
English and American LONG CLOTHS
PILLOW COTTONS;
Bro III. 10-4, 4. 1874 SIIEETINGS:
PARASOLS, UMBRELLAS, FANS;
Alexandcr's KID GLOVES SILK MITTS
Long and Short;
TICKS. STRIPES, PLAIDS, CHECKS, DC,
Together with large assortment of Goods for
SERVANTS.
March 90, 1857. 48.tf
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House Building.

TNHE undersigned is now prepared to do all
Il work entrusted to his care, in tile Build
ing Line; to Draw Plans and erect all tlesctip-
tionsoof Buildings, from n one-story house to n
Court House.
Having received Instructions from the best
Architects in the Union, he fatters himself that
he ean have work done in style equal to and
rs cheap rs can be done in New York. Il
REfERENcEs.-King d kellum, Architects,
Brooklyn, New York VIM. Guiner Architect,
Of New York City; Perryman & Waller, New
Market Dr. John p. Burratt, Barrattsyiile
HENRY JONES.
Greenwood, Oct 10, 1886. 93:1y
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HODGES, DEPOT.
CAR R RIAG r.

TNHE Firm of ROBERTS, ADAMS & SMITH
Il was dissolved on the first of October,
1854 1t is hoped that all persons indebted
will come forward and settle by cnsh or note,
as we are nnxious.to close our old business
ROBERTS g. ADAMS
Still continue business at Hodges, and at Long
Cane, aud BY the first of April will have fine
Spring Stock Of Goods,
selected with great care in New York and Bal
timore, which We respectfully offer to our
friends and customers ut moderate profits
Come and see, md he your own Judge We
merely wish to let you know that we are still
here, feeling satisfied that if you will come
our Goods and prices will please you
Very respectfully,
ROBEkTS & ADAMS
Hodges, S. c., March, 81, 1886 Al If
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r. H. WARDLAW & son.
SPRING STOCK.

WE Invite the attention of our Customers
W. and the Public generally to our Spring
supply of French, English and American DRY
GOODS. which is very large and embraces the
,,etccst and most elegant Goods of the Season.
Buyers nre assured that they may get of us. ar.
ticIes Of the best quality and at low prices
Cash and prompt paying Customers will be Of
fered many advantngcs.-Wc enumernte-
Cold & Brocade Stripd Fig'd Fancy Silks;
III Plain Gros de Rhine d 'PouIt de Sol Silks !;
Plain aud Printed French Baregcs
L" Challes
Elegant French De Laines for Spring:
Plain and Printed Jaconcts and Orrandies
French Camhrics and Brilantes;
Ginghams-Fine Scotch and Common
French, English and American Prints
Chintz CoPd Brillnnte;
Bombasin, Canton Cloth Alpacas &c:
Fine assortment Of Mourning Goods;
Ribbons and Dress Trimmings of various STYLES:
Real Threa Lnccs and Edgings;
Embroid Camb, Swiss Thread 4 Lisle Edgings ;
Silk Mantllas-a variety;
A large assortment of Fg'd & Plain Ribbons :.
Gloves, n varied assortment for Ladies', Gents,
Misses and Boys;
Laced and Embroidered Collars and Sets;
Embroidered and Plain Linen IInndk'fs;
Wlalebone, Steel, SHELTON d Wro't Cunb Skirts;
Rail Road Corscts ;-lIosicry in great variety ;
Marscilles an d Allciilnlc Quilts
Furniture Dimitics and Fringes
Damnsk Table Cloths and Napkins
lluckaback and Damask Towels
Pillow and Sleeting Linen
Superior Irish Linens;
Plantation Osnaburgs, Striped and Plain
Brown and Blcached Domestics
Black and Colored Broad Cloths;
Brk, Cold ,and Fig'd Doeskins and Cassinerss ;
Sup. ca Drap ,D'Etcs;
SILK, Linen md AIHrselles Vestings;
Shirts and Drawers-scveral sorts;
Stocks Cravats Silk and Linen 1Iandk'fs -
Together with every article usually kept
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I'm Our HARDWARE Depart-

ment will be found Hoes Scythes, Axcs, Spados,
Shovels, Chains, DC, DC, for Planters and a
great variety of Tools for Mechanics besides
q fine assortment of Razors, Pocket Knives and
Table Cutlery, Locks, Nails &c, &c.
We would call particular attention to our Ex-
ceilent assortment Of Boots, Shoes Gaiters and
Slippers for Ladies Gentlemen <andgBoys =;
Saddles, Brides, Horse Collars DC;
Crockery GLASS DC;
Hats, of al1 sorts, Ready Made Clothing, de.
In short, If you need any Goods at.ali, coll
and We will try and supply your wants.
r. II. WARDIIAW A& SON.
Abbeville, March "a, 1857. 47-3m
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The state of South CAROLINA,

hbberiNe District-In tie Common Pleas.
""''"'" vs.. " ''>''' Foreign Attachment.
Jas. y. Lidlcll. Thomson Il Foir Attorneys.
kn7 h"r"as ia" !laimtitr did. on the eleventh
w day Of April, eighteen hundred and fif.
tv seven, f.e his declaration against the De-
fcndant, who, it is said, is absent from and
without thcliints Of his State, and has ncith-
or wife nor attorney known with the same,
upon whom IL copy Of the said declaration
might be served
1t is therefore ordered, that the said De.
fenlant do APPEAR and plead to the said decln-
ration on or before the twelfth day of April,
eighteen hundred and tlty-eight, otherwise
final and obsolutc judgement will then be Civ
eli and awarded against him.
MATTHEW MCDONALD, Ger
Clerks Cfficc, April IL, 1857 Oily
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EAHH40HHHaaJ&I
WILLIAM ALEXANIfElR.

" oUInsrespeetfuilv informfths citizens
w Of the community that he has located
himself ihthe building formerly occupied, by
n. McEVOY, as a boot and shoe store, one
door below the Marshall House, where he will
be prepared to: execute with neatness and de-
spatcil oil orders entrusted to him. = :.
March 10, 1857 As.tf
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8 N 9 LLER & SEM N,
Wholesale and Retail Grocers,
COLUMBIA, S: c.,
@A WOULD Respectfully
call the attention of the EeNs&
citizona:of Abbeviile District to their large and
we'll assorted stock of
CIR OCE REEs,
Rhichstfey offer at the lowest market prices.
In'addition to the hehyier articles usually kept
in well:arrapged Grocery, We keep a full
stock of
FANCY GROCERIES,"
including almost every article wanted in the
family.
Persons visiting Columbia will find tito their
advantage to give us u call before making;their
purcllasers .
Fl. MULLER r. d. Semi.
: Aprifll. 1856 40. ly
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Settlement
Estate of Elijah Oliver, deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given to the parties in
IN terestcd in the Estate of Elijah Oliver,
deceased, that II Final Settlement of the same
will be made in the Court Of Ordinary for
Abbcville District, on the 18th day of July
next (Fridnv.) Those indebted to said Estate
are required to pay up Immediately, and those
having claims ngains, it (f any will present
the same for rayIucnt-lcgallv at'rstcl
J\S. NJ. IATlMER,
Agent for the Ex'ors.
April II, 1851. 5o-"m
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u. L. JONES.
II. A. JONES.
Settlement
Estate Of John Oliver, deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given to all parties con-
~ cerned, and especially to those residing
beyond the limits Of the State, that Final
Settlement of the Estate of John Oliver, de-
ceased will he made in the Court of Ordinary
for Abheville district, Friday. the nth
day of July next. All persons having claims
against said Estate will present the same for
payment, and those owing are required to paw
on or before that day.
JAS. NJ LATIMER, Ex'or.
Lowndcsvillc. Abb Dist.
April II, 1857. h0.Sm
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UNPARALLELED BARGAINS!
Extraordinary Attraction!
NJ STRAUSS, CoKEsBURf.
WAR! WAR! WAR;!
|nWING to the war in Kansas and the prob
~ ability Of the dissolution of Union, tho
shbscriber has determined to sell his Stock Of
Goods Mt VERY tow Prices, and NOW Is .TnB.
Tune, when his Stock is full and lately purchnsed
in New York and Baltimore, consisting of
Ricti Dress Silks, Chally,
French Merinoes, Nous De LANES,
DRESS GooDs IN EVERY VARIETY,
Linena, Domestics, -
Cloaks, Mantillas, Slfa#la
EMBROIDERIES.
Laces, Hosiery, Gloves Ribbons, LIFE PKrsKRv-
INC SHIFTS,
Cloth, Cashmere. Twoedes and Ky. Jeans
Dress and Cloak Trimmings, OilClotlt
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING
for Men. Boys and Youfh.
Brosnns. Boots, Shoes Slippers and Gaiters
wich has never been surpassed.
HATS AND CAPS,
all sorts md styles to suit child Just born 70
men one hundred years old.
Also d full assortment of Plaids, Kerseye,
PLANES, Oannhurgs Blankets, Sheetings,
~ o",i r."Ss' A'n'PefS 1o~eflhSj fIaincis
s, and Prints.
Is COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
of Hardware, Grocery, Crockcrv, Stationery,
etc, etc.
Special Notice
Expressing my thanks for the past favors;
with pleasure invite my friends aed custom
ers and the public in general, to come, exam
inc my extensive stock, and low prices. ~'=
hcmender NJ. STRAUSS
Oct: 10 1856. 2"-f Cokesbury.
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N0DrR>HdcHEo

81. N0DrR~EdE EEtco
# N consequence of the destruction Of our
Il mill by fire, the firm of J.. a. Connor
+ Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent
We nre anxious to wind up the business, and
we ask our customers To COME, and Settle up
their accounts Immediately and also, those
indebted to Connor & Anderson, either by
Note or Account, must Pay or they will be
Sued at the next Court. All those having de-
mands against the Firm will present them for
payment.
Call Oh F. A. Connor who has The hooks.
f. \. CONNOR Il co.
Cokesbury, April 3, 1851. hN-2t
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~W N @~ HN NJ-

-FROM-
ABBEVILLE TO WASHINGTON.
4 FOUR HORSE STAGE leaves ADBE.
4! ~ VILE on Monday, Wednesday and
Leaves Washington, Ga. on Tuesday, Thurs.
day and Saturday mornings.
Daily Train leaves Washington at 1o'alocl,
4. NJ, for Atlanta and Augusta.
OFFICE atthe POST OFFICE. -.-
JOHN McBRYDE, Aqcnt
Abbeville G. IL, April 8, 1857. 4s "
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-05-15
Dr. q. mn. RowcocI,s.I

HAy1NG permanently located himseif ~
II claEks6Grg, Va. 9tfsrs his professional :et:
Office on Main street, In the office formerly %.
oupied by w. a Harrison, whore no cah II.
ways DO found except whom professionally ens
gagged: .t apaSiys
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Notices, Sales. &c.
Yirginia.

PITCHIE county oswit: At Rules held ia.
IN the CLERK 8 Office Of the Circuit Court for.
said county oil the FIRST Monday i'm April, 1857 !:
Amos Gnlp. against Charles M. Ayres, Ben
jamiif 8. Cunningham, james r. Watson, WIN.
Z u Lowthsr and Jacob Hardbarge In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to obtain d, decree 10
sell tract Of land in the county Of Richie, Iy-
ing on Cheyanx de lriezs, branch of Indian
creek, containing l60 acres, new in the posses
sion of defendant Hamburger, but formerly own,
ed by defendant aAyres, 10 satisfy judgment
lien in favor of the plaintiff. And the said
Charles M. Ayres not having entered his APP
pearance, and It appearing by affidavit fled in
this office that he Is not an inhabitant of this
Commonwealth, 1t is ordered that he do appear
here within one month after due qualifications Of
this order and do what is necessary to protect
his interest in this suit, and that a copy of
this tn order be published in GeoPer's clarksbarg
copy be posted at the front door of the Court
house of Ritchie county, on the first day of the
next term of the county Court of said county.
Acopy. Teste, AMOS CULP, Clerk.
Cyrus HALL, Alto. for Pl'f. apl7 1t
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REAL ESTATE AGENCY.

HAV1NG been frequently solicited Co aid per-
IL sons wishing to BUY, as we'll Us those wish.
ing to SELL real estate in Harrison and tho ad-
joining counties Of North Western Virginia,
have concluded to offer my services to tho pub
lie as an sgeut, thinking that my facilities arc
such as to enable mo to DO serviccable to both
sellers and buyers.
Those wishing to buy, must furnish me with
tho kind and amount of property wanted its de-
sired location and conveniences, and the price
they expect to pay.
Those wishing to sell will give me descrip
ton of their property-its amount quality, con
dition, location, price, terms, sc.
Those descriptions will DO kept on file in my
Office, for the examination of those who wish to
buy or sell; and those looking either for pur =
chaser or for property, will be saved much Lrou :
BILE by referring to them.
No charge will be made except when a salo is
effected. Address W. P. COOPER,
February 9Th, 1887. Clarksburg, Va.