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C0LD SULPHUR SPRINGS.

THIS POPULAR WATERING PLACE, which has
Il been purchased by the undersigned, is now open
for the reception of visitors 1t is situated IN the
county of Rockbridge Immediately the fine level
Turnpike leading from Goshen Depot, on the virgin
ia Central Railroad, to the Rockbridge Alum Springs
-one and half miles from the Depot. eight miles
from the ROekbridge Alum, and - from Lexington.
Over this Turnpike there will run u daily line OF
Hacks. Passengers from the Rockbridge Alum for
the Eastern should take this route in preference
to the rough and tresome over the mountain to
Milboro'. Passengers leaving Baltimore, Washing
ton Richmond in the morning cars, can reach these
Springs by AZ o'clock on the evening OF the same day
and those desiring to remain week or more at the
Cold Sulphur Will be taken there from Goshen free OF
stage fare.
These Springs have long been famed for their Me-
DECIMAL VIRTUES and have been frequented for more
than quarter of century by the seekers of health
To the seekers of pleasure their retired situation
mantle scenery and delightful Baths offer peculiar at
fractions. The mountains around abound in game
and this place has long been avOrite resort of the
lovers of the chase.
The following certificate from Dr. James r. Jordan
of Lexington, whose high reputation Physician is
well known, and who nus had peculiar opportunities
of knowing these waters, attestng their medicinal
virtues is deemed sufficient, among Others which
might be readily obtained
Having been IN The hablt for many years of send
ing patients the Cold Sulphur Spring and of visit
ing il occasionally myself l have been enabled, by
both observation and experience TO form fair judg-
ment OF its medicinal qualities | am, therefore, pre-
pared to say that consider il very valuable water
ing place In DYSPEPSIA AND DISEASES OF THE LIVER,
and in all cases in which Sulphur Water may be APP
propriatey used, 1t will be found highly beneficial,
and in its effects surpassed by no such water in the
State except by the celebrated White Sulphur Spring
of the county OF Greeubrier.
The water is delightfully."- cool and pleasant the To-
cation Of it convenient and the place i'll the hands of
Mr, Leech, the present proprietor will, think be
very agreeable one JAMES Il. JORDAN.
Lexington, Va, July l, 1867.
TERMS
The charge for board will be SO per week. aud no
extra charge will be made for the use Of the BATH
Servants children and horses, $3.50 per week
No effort or expense will be spared by the Propre.
tor to secure the comfort of his guests
The Post offce of the Springs is Goshen Bridge"
JAS. H. LEECH, Proprietor,
Cold Sulphur Springs, Va.
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INSURANCE AGENCY.

A. E. HUFF,
TRAVELLING AGENT FOR THE
LynChburg Hose Il Fire Insurance TO-,
AND
Merchants Insurance Company, Richmond,
SALEM ROANOKE CO, VA.
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RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.

KEEN, BALDWIN 81 CO.,
MANUFACTURERS & WHOLESALE Il RETAIL DEALhhs AN
CLOTHINGi
I02 Main Street, Richmond, va, g
RE now in receipt of the most extensive Stock OF
N SPRING CLOTHING, which they have ever ex-
hibted or to be found in this city or State Inc as
sortment embraces every variety and grade OF gooos
in our line, to which additions will be made twice
week, direct from our own mandatory, enabling us
at all times to show the largest assortment and most
desirable and fashionable styles, The recent CONNER
cial crisis has given us unusual advantages anu we
are prepared to offer greater inducements tnan ever
before Wholesale and Retail stocks distinct and on
sansrata foors We cordially invite merchants and
Consumers to give us call before purchasing, salts
6ed that our many advantages in the manufacture ana
sale of Clothing together with twenty years expert
ence in the trade OF this city enable us TO ouer every
necessary indueement. ,,,r>- D,InwrN + rn
March o. 1873
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WIN. W. GwATHNEY. G.. n. GwArHNRY.
W. & G. GWATHMEY,
PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
7 LIBERAL Cash advances made on Cons;gnments-
~ Office on 18th Street, opposite Shockoe Ware
house.
COL. p. A. WOODS, of charlottesville, Va, is now
associated with in our business The business will
be conducted as heretofore, under the style of w.
G.. GwATHMRY. W. q G. GWATHMEY.
Richmond, August 20, 1857.
1t is unnecessary for the undersigned to say anything
in behalf of Messrs Gwathmey, as they are well ano
favorably known. For himself he would refer the
public to the farmers of Albemare, and citizens of
Charlottesville. p A. WOODS.
August 26, 1S57-tf
1858. Spring l. Summer Stock. 1858.
u NORRIS q co. are now receiving their Spring
-ls and Summer Stock ofREADY-MADE CLOTH
ING, consisting of an entire, and splendid assort
ment, OF their own manufacture which he later) en-
ables them TO give satisfaction in style, workmanship
and cheapness. Through this medium, they only ask
of you the favor of call when next visiting our city
Country merchants will find it to their advantage b.
examiug their stock before purchasing elsewhere.
E. NORRIS & CO.,
100 Main Street, Richmond Va.
~ We would also call your attention to our new,
extensive and seasonable stock of GENTS FURNISHING
GooDs.
~" Clothing made to order, at short notice.
Richmond March II, 1s5S-ly
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CPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING -
y The subscribers have received their new supply
of Spring and Summer Clothing, to which they invite
the attention of the public. The stock consists Of
great variety of COATS. PANTS, VESTS, &C., made
of every kind of material an IN the best styles They
have also large supply of FURNISHING GOODS,
such as Shirts Cravats iiaudkerchies, Gloves, Hats,
&c. Also Pocket Books. Revovers. &c. A call from
all persons needing Clothing is earnestly requested,
before they purchase elsewhere We will take pleas
ure in showing the goods at all times and the prices
cannot fail in giving satisfaction.
ny Please remember the place-the stone build
ing few doors above the Virginia HOTEL and nearly
opposite John b. Scherrer's.
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POWHATAN HOTEL,

VA
TIME undersigned having leased the above pleasant
i " situated Hotel respectfully begs leave to in
form his friends and the travelling public that ne has
had it it REPAIRED and furnished with ENTIRELY NEW
FURNITURE throughout. The Hotel having under
gone good many changes is now ready for THEIR Ac-
CoMMoDATIoN
To those to whom the Hotel is known, it is unneees-
sary to say ANYTHING in regard toits location For the
information Of strangers he would state that it is de-
ghtfully situated upon the highest ground in the city,
fronting on three of the principal Streets viz: Broad
Capitol and Eleventh streets opposite the City Hall
and the Capitol Square which is the State Capitol
the Washington Monument and the Governors Man
sion. 1t is also convenient to the Post Office, Banks
Custom House, &c.
The Table will be supplied with the best the market
affords; the Bar supplied with choice Wines, Liquors
and Cigars and every effort will be used to contribute
to the comfort of the guests.
g. ]. ScAMMELL, Supt WIN. FL. FRY,
w. p. BLEpsoE Clerk Proprietor
~. An Omnibus and Porter will always bein read
mess to convey passengers to and from the Hotel,
Richmond, Feb. 8, lS58-ly W. II. f.
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BALTIMORE ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEwELL'S
Patent Safety Lamp and Lamp Feeder,

Patent Safety Lamp and Lamp Feeder,
w use of ETHEREAL Oil or Burning Fluid, any
other explosive compounds used for the production OF
lipht The invention is applied to all common Lamps
and Lamp Feeders and also to the Solar Lamps Ian.
terms Binnacle Lamps, &c. invite the attention OF
the public 10 NEWELL'S IMPROVED SOLAR FLU
I'D LAMP, for families, in the Argand form, which
burns with clear, steady light and consuming less
fluid than any other Lamp, as it consumes not only
the fund.- but all the vapor arising from it while burn
ors and are particularly adapted to Churches, Faco-
ries, Hotels, Saloons, Ships, DC Oil Lamps can be
altered TO safety, using the same shade and chimney
Over 100000 of these Lamps and Cans have been
sold since 1882 and no accident has occurred from
their use For sale, wholesale and retail, only by
ALFRED H. REP,
SS7 Baltimore St.
Also. BURNING FLUID at The market price, LAMP
SHADES aud CHIMNEYS.
Please read the following certificate OF the entire
safety and efficacy of these devices:
Mr. A. II. Reip-- Dear Sir IL have carefully exam
ned and tested the Patent Safety Lamp Feed
er, invented by Mr. John Newell, of Boston, and am
satisfied that this application Of the principle of the
s'Davy" Mr. Newell has furnished the public with q
perfect safeguard against all danger from explosion in
The use of the ordinary burning fluids With this
Lamp an explosion is impossible, with the most
careless treatment. Respectfully yours,
WIN. E. A. AIKEN, M. D.,
Professor of Chemistry, University OF Md.
Baltimore, Feb. 26, 1858.
have similar recommendations from DIR. Lewis IL.
Steiner Prof of Chemistry Maryland College of Phar-
macy; Dr. A. Snowden Pggott, Analytical and Con-
suting Chemists Professors B. Siliman, ST., Charles
T. Jackson, Aug. A. Hayes, John ToTey and many
others of equal merit.
Baltimore, March 81, 1S5S-ly
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SCHOOL, FOR ROYS

SOIIOOH II IIl ~ i =.
THE subscriber will resume the duties ofhs School
on the 1st day of September and continue it until
the 25th of June next. The term will embrace two
sessions of five months each. The subjects taught
will be the English, including Geography, Grammar,
History and Arithmetic; also, Greek, Latin and
French Languages and Mathematics, including Alge-
bra, Geometry, Trigonomeiry, DC.
TERMS Per SESSION OF TEN MONTHS
For Primary English, .....................s95
For Higher Observation-Disclosures. 80
All Classical scholars will be charged $40.
Refer to DR.. Gessner Harrison and Prof. Schele DE
We're, University DIVA; Rev. John A. Broadus, Char
lottesyille; E. 3. Smith, formerly Assistant PROBES
sor of Mathematics; Rev. Jas. Fife, Rev. VIM.
Parrish, Rev Geo. B. Taylor; and Col. Geo. Baylor,
and other patrons Of the school in Staunton.
j. NJ. CRANK
p ST. will be absent from Staunton until the lst
of August but any persons calling on Col. Baylor will
receive ali necessary information j. NJ. G.
StauntOn, July ID, '5S-tlS-Vind. copy.
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A Pleasant Summer Resort.

BUFFALO GAP HOUSE.
TNHIS WELl-KNOWN MOUNTAIN RETREAT,
/ formerly kept BY j. N. Pitman IL miles west OF
Staunton on the Central Railroad and the Parkers-
burg Turnpike, is now open Tor the accommodation oil
Travellers and Visitors. Persons wishing 70 spend
the heat of Summer in COOL quiet way, cannot find
more suitable place all Virginia 1t is easy of ac-
cessthe Cars of the Central Road pass by 1t every
day. The House is large, (25 rooms,) convenient and
we'll ventilated; surrounded by the most beautiful
mountain scenery fine Springs of Freestone, Sulphur
Chalybeate and Alum water convenient. AS l will
not Keep any Intoxicating drinks or intoxicated per-
sons about me, visitors need not fear any annoyance
in that way and while the comfort OF visitors VIII be
greater the charge will be less than at crowded wa
tering place.
n Board per week, 81.
Post Office, Swoope's Depot, Augusta county, Va.
June IS 1858 =. HERRING.
- Charlottesville Advocate and Rockingham
Register publish 2m
NTOTICE-We have sold our entire stock of
~ Watches and .Tewery to e.. G. YEAKLE, who will
continue the business at old stand as heretofore
Very thankful for the liberal patronage extended to
us the last four years. we hope that the former pat
rons to the late firm will continue the same encour-
agement to G. G Yeakle, as he will endeavor to give
perfect satisfaction to all.
May II, So. kAMERER d FLAlG
NEW ESTABLISHMENT.-T undersigned
~ respectfully informs the public that he has pur:
chased of KAMERER FLAG their entire stock e
of WATCHES, JEWELRY SILVER d PLA- "a
TED WARE, and is now receiving, at their &A1e
old stand, new and well selected stock, which
he will sell low for Cash. Persons will do well to call
and examine his stock before purchasing elsewhere,
he is determined sell cheaper than the cheapest
Work done at short notice and warranted II months.
G.. G. YEAKLE,
Opposite Virginia Hotel.
Staunton, May 70, 1858.
NEW PARTNERSHIP.-Ih have this day as
IN sociated myself with my brother MAX. in the
DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING BUSINESS, which
will be carried on under the firm of Of S. H. HILB
l. BRO. S. Ii. HlLB.
Staunton, Jan. 8, 1858.
TINE undersigned thankful for the very liberal pat
Il ronage extended to them by the good people Of
Augusta county, would respectfully call the attention
of the public to their superior stock of DRY GOODS
and CLOTHING in all its different branches, which
we will SELL not at beloO Cost but ale 0eer still
Buying large quantities for cash at the prime Import
ing Houses will enable to sell at such prices that
our patrons will think we selling goods for glory
only Persons wishing purchase will find it to their
advantage to examine our stock before buying else
where. S. II. HILB BRO.
Tan
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DR.. T. IL. 4 j. c. Kinney, Dr. II. s. Echeberger 4
Bro, and DIR. w b. Young Staunton, VIM. Withrow,
Jr., Waynesboro', and by all dealers III medicines
Wholesale by Purcell, Ladd Il Co., Richmond.
July 90, '5S-eowly
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LYNCHBURG HOSE AND FIRE
INSURANCE COMPAN I,
LYNCHBURG, VA.
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r EATHER.-I have left in store for sale al the
i 4 Hardware Store of Geo. L. Price, large lot of
Leather of my own tanning, which can recommend
as being of very quality 1t consists of Sole
Bride, Kip Upper, Black and Fair Calf, Sheep, &C.,
&C. all of which will be sold at favorable rates for
Cash. only
Farmers and Shoemakers are invited to examine.
Staunton, July q, 1858. II. S. GALLAHER.
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'FfO~'' STEINER, BRO. & CO.
Staunton, April q, lS5s-Yind copy.
TO THE PUBLIC. Having purchased the In

ITO THE PUBLIC.-Having purchased the IN
L terest of VIM. G. Graham in the assets OF the trm
of WIZ. G. GRAHAM l. Co., | shall hereafter conduct
the BUTCHERING BUSINESS in my own name.
Persons indebted to said firm are hereby required to
make payment to me forthwith as all claims due to IT,
which are not settled in reasonable time, will be
placed in the hands Of an officer for collection. Per-
sons having claims against said concern, will present
them to me as usual. The name of the firm will be
used only in settling the business of the firm,
will be found at Market three times week, on the
regular market mornings, with my usual variety Of
FRESH MEATS. My friends and the public are invited
to give me call THOS. l.. HARMAN.
March 10 1879
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- HAD, HERRING Il MACKERAL,-We
y have few Barrels of very nice Shad, Herring
and Mackera that we viii sell at reduced price for
cash. y. N POWELL Il co.
Stsunton, July 90. 1883
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Angus p FEWAEE EWINNr1
STAUNT0N, VA.
rTHE next session of this Institution will commence
4 on Wednesday, the 18th of September. The SER
vices of ull corps ofcompetent and experienced AS
sistans have been secured in all the departments
Circulars, giving all necessary information respecting
terms, &C., will be forwarded upon application to
JN0. b. TfNSLEY, Principal.
Staunton, Aug. 8 1855
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Richmond April %. 1858.

ETTENGER q EDMOND,
Neat beloD City Gas Work, Cary Street,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
BUILDERS OF STATIONARY AND PORTABLE
ID ENGINES, Upright and Circular Saw Mills, To-
bacco Presses, Grist Flour and Plaster Mills.
Turbine Water Wheels of superior construction.
WoopwoRTHs SMALL planning MACHINES, for sur
facing boards, &c.
~" CASTINGS of every description made to order.
Richmond March II. 1S5S--1y
GALES MADE BY JAMES THOMAS,
y COMMISSION MERCHANT opposite Columbi-
an Hotel, Richmond, during last week:
Turkies for j. Van Lear, Augusta county, at 1890
II H.; Turkes for j. Ii. McComb, Augusta county, at
i5c d 10 Dried Apples at 50 q bushel 10 barrels
Superiine Flour for Messrs McAlplne, Rockbrdge
county, at 5M q barrel, on Basin Bank Superiine
Flour for Dr. d. S. Morgan, at q barrel; barrels
Superfne Flour closed for j. II. Sands average 500
Richmond March II. 1858.
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FURNITURE! FURNITURE! IL hayejust
il received, direct from the Nortn the most COM
- plete and fashionable lot of FURNl- TE5y
81 TURE ever brought to this market. l-
~ name, in part, the following articles :es: ;-m.Eez
style; IS extra Mahogany Arm Chairs large lot of
Tete-a-tetes, Mahogany Parlor Chairs extra Marble
Slab Centre Tables, with a complete assortment or
Cheaper Furniture The above articles were bought
at great reduction for cash. owing to the present cri-
sis in money matters, and will sell them lower than
they can be had in this any city market, for Cash.
Call and examine for yourselves
Staunton, Feb. 9, 1858. A. D. CHANDLER.
NNTHEN ARE GOOD TIMES COMING!
w When the people of Virginia turn their at
tention to Home Industry. HENRY HUGHES takes
this opportunity ofreturning his thanks to the
public for their liberal patronage, and would BNk
Inform them that he has Just received fine as. ~
sortment of Material for the manufacture of
Ladies' Misses and Children's BOOTS and SHOES,
and Gentemen's Boots, Caters and Shoes OF every
variety with neaness and dispatch and hopes, by In
dustry and readiness to please, to merit the public
patronage.
Stanton April 81, 1858.
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SS ono WORTH OF GROCERIES AT
DcsUUU C0ST.-Having determined 10 close
our business in Staunon, WILL from this day until
the lst of September, 1855 sell our entire Stock con-
ssting ofSugar, Coffee MoOsses, Salt, Herring, Mack
ere Candles Sole Leather, Cotton Yarns Stone Ware
Wooden Ware, and other articles usually kept in the
Grocery line at prime Cost TOR Cash only Merchants
would do we'll to call and examine our stock, as we
can sell us cheap as they can purchase in any other
market. STAPLES, MARTIN IL co.
n. BAH persons indebted will please calland set
tie immediately as we MUST close; and those having
claims will present them for payment.
Staunton. Aug 3, SO. s., NJ W.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
i OF TEA.-FROM 20 TO 25 PER CENT. SAY
ED IN THE PURCHASE OF TEA FOR CASH.
We are selling good Young Hyson Tea at 6215 cents
per pound good Black Tea at 621&c; very best o.
Tong Black at 75c. superior Gunpowde Tea ct ST. and
extra fragrant "Moyune favored" Gunpowder Tea,
which we warrant good can be produced, at only
$l.25c. We also have on hand general assortment
of GROCERIES, at wholesale or retail and are selling
them at Richmond prices, Transportation added for
Cash. HULST q BEATTY.
Staunton, June22 '58tf
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NEW PARTNERsHIP.-Ih have this day as
IN ISOLATED myself with my brother MAX. in the
DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING BUSINESS, which
will be carried on under the firm of of S. H. HILB
l. BRO S. Ii. HlLB.
Stanton, Jan. 9, 1858.
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W. 7. STAPLES, Tho STAPLES, JSo. $. MARTIN,
Richmond Scottsyille.
w. T.. STAPLES s. CO.,
GENERAL COMfiiSSi0s MERCHANTS.

SPEClAL attention 10 the FLOUR TRADE. Sly
- or eight years experience III the Flour Business
particular; Justiies hem in giving OF sat
sfac,ion to their patrons Liberal advances on pro-
ducc in hand. Proceeds of sales made by. and negos
tations for advances made with STAPLES, MARrrS d
Co., Saun;on.
Location 18th Street, South Of Cary, RICHMOND, Va.
Patronage solicited, and promptitude and strict at
ten;ion to business promised.
w. 7. STAPLES co.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-01
Advertisement

liv reference to the advertisement i'm anotl-
er column, it will he seen that Mrs Jane l..
Allen is oilerin;, for sale her valuable lot on
the public square. II is one Of Tie finest To-
cations for business in the Village, and affords
a rare opportunity Of Investment to the enter
prlSing capitalist.
We direct attention to the advertisement OF
Airs. j. C"nnor, (latc Hiss Du!l.) who hns taken
rotsns over MesSrs. Branch IL h.cn's Drug
Store, and is prepared to make AMI trim lalics',
and childrcn's dresses in the mos, fasli, naL!c
styles.
Read the advertisement of Mr.. J. y. Cl,l-
iners. wh" is prepared to execute at his Mar
ble Yard, every t!.ing in his line of business
and to furnish Monuments. Slabs, Mantl.. Iicccs
dc. of the finest Italian and American marble.
Mr.. L. J. Taylor the agent of Singer & Co.,
Sewing Machines, is Offering great inducements
to those who wish to purchase. lie will fur
nish Sewing Machines ut the very low price OF
$6o-no family should be without one.
See also the card of \. l.. Mcclellan. Amlro.
tyrist who will be with lis during Court week ;
also the Sheriff and Ordinary's advertisements.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-01
Mexico and the United Safes

The Evening Ntms, with reference to mn ar.
ticlc which appeared in Mexican journal re.
commencing the Interference of this govern.
ment i'll the affairs Of that county, as u meas.
ure necessary 10 terminate its party dis.rac.
tions, remarks:
Neither sul.iuGation nor Protcctorate en-.
ters i"to its mission and purposes. In,crven.
lion may Lc""nc possible and appropriate. II
will not, however. hr in the form Of intc, fer.
ence in tho internal affairs Of that country for
any Interior purpose whatever. The parties
there must E isht "mt their own battles even to
the bitter cnd--thnt of dismrn,lcre,it-if incy.
table. The interference. of the I-nitcI S,ntcs
must be limi'c'l {" those c"njnnriurcs whici,
would inr"'v" principles "f>rIf .1:fcn.c. They
could never fold their arms and silently rcr-
NIT any foreign State to Intervene in Mexican
affairs. Here would arise tie true practical
application of the Monroe doctrine Hands off
"n all sides is the true American maxim, II
acquisition of territory si,oul.i l,c tl. inevi,a.
Tie eject of any conflict, as indemnity for its
expenses. to prevent the intervention Of one or
more OF the States of Europe in the concerns
of Mexico this would form no part of our mol.
icy primarily and by original design. Inl.r
nny contingency such acquisition is to be g..
Irccated.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-01
The S. Conferenee

The suhjoine'' communication from I.i=,,op
Andrews. which We clip from the columns of
the iSo"thern Christian 1deoc"t,, will be Of in.
terest to our Methodist friends
Mr.. Ef;tor Il have received two co,nmuni.
cations from South Carolina. requesting me to
change the time of the session IF that Confer.
ence have accordingly fixed the time for
it's commencement 10 December first. instead
of November II. as originally published All
concerned viii P'ense take notice of the change
npd govern themselves accordingly.
The law of the General Conference rrescr;,,.
ing certain literary examinations for applicants
for admission on trial, has been so lately ,ass.
90, tnnt II IS Presnnable many young men
who>la2e resolved TO enter the Confcrsncn
will haze scarcely had time to prepare. /
therefore think il proper. in this way. to sov
that ns the time between the passing of tie
law and the next session Of the Conference ia
80 short, shall not. in the Conferences which
] shall attend, be rigid in reqairing attention
to that part of the examination.