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Death-Bcd Of Col. Benton.

Col. Benton is diving. Tie annexed
touching interview is related hv WASH
ing,"n correspondent, of New York paper ::
AN "!i and intimate friend from Mis-
s"nr' called upon him this morning. Hrn-
ton was III bad, scarcely able to move hand
~ foot, and not ah.. To- speak much above u
Whisper. Blu; he WAS !,#rl at work, rL>;n.
up his Ahrilgerne!.t of the Debates "f Con.
s'cs>, which he has brought down to 1850.
I" the passage Of the Compromise mcasur..s
lie was debating the closing chaplcr OF the
work. His laH.!,'cr. Mrs. Jones, sitting
b"s!" the bed, received it, sentence. l,v sen
tcnrc, whispered i'll her car, and read nlun.l
to her husband, who wrote it down. 1t
! Was then read over TO Col. Benton, aud his
! corrections made will, AS much anxious
particularly as il i, were the maiden " ork
of u yonng author.
Resting few minutes from the task
Col. Benton entered into conversation with
his Missouri flicnI. He tod him that in
revi'"in" the events Of 1850 he WA, clad
to find that tie antnositic> Of the pas, haI
died out III his heart. au'l he was no! only
read v but eager TO do jnstirc to his former
rivals and opponents. He spoke with
much feeling Of Mr.. Clay, in whose merits
| and services he had awarded The highest
praise i'll what h" was writing abonl ,he
Compromise period Of 1850. lie dwell,
particularly on the service. the great ser
wee. Mr.. Clay had rendered to the Republic
nj that time 10y laillng anl pn:tlny down
the lrailorous scc'"nis:s Of the South, who
wcr" seeking 10 destroy the Union AMI
Il 4. Il
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OF the cane. Byron, Shelley, and fired at
fifteen PAGES, and one OF us generally hit
the cane Or the coin. Our firing was pre,.
ty equal. After five or six shots each, BY
ron porkcted the battered money, and ,aun-
tored about the grounds. We then remnun.
ted. On our return homcwards Shelley
urged Byron to complete something he had
begun. Byron smiled, and replied, "John
Murray, my patron and pavmas,er, SAYS my
plays wont act. don't mind that for |
told him they were not written for the stag,
but he adds, my poesy won't sell that DO
mind, for have IN etching PALM" He
urges inc to resume my old "CorSar style.
to please the ladies'" Shelley Indignantly
answered, "lhat is very good logic for IL
bookseller, but not for m author: the sho,,
Interest is to supply the rpl,rmcral demand
Of tn" day. 1t is not for him, bu. Won.
It" put Il ling i'll the monsters nose" 10 keep
him from mischief" byron, smiling Il,
Sh"!!'y's warmth, said, "Juhn Murray ;<
's:"'. u !''t ~, 'ltccus. :Ai nave. Hn' WrI'-
ten has been for woman kind. You mus.
wait until | am forty; their Influence will
then die 4 natural death, and I will show
t'.c men wha; can do: Shelley replied.
do it now. Write nothing but what vour
conviction ofi,s truth inspires YOU to write:
You should give counsel to the wise. and
not take it from the foolish. Time will
reverse the Judgment Of TIC vulgar. Goa.
temporary criticism only Represents til"
an'"nnt OF ignorance genius has to cun,ri!,!
"ilh.' WAS ;hrn anl afterwards pleased
and surprised at liyron's pass;vcn"ss and
doriiiy in listening 10 Shelley: lu, al who
licar! him fc.. the r,,arm Of his ,i,n,,lr earn,
eS, na;'nrr, i!.;l. Byron knew him 10 be
exempt from :hc rg".i<n, p"daniry. COX.
r"mh'v, and, m",. ,l!an al, the rivalry ,,f
"n'!":>h;p. a'.A tia, Il" WAS the lr,,c>t an,l
'n"st discriminating of his a!.nir"rs Ev
ron. locking at ilir western sky, exclaimed,
Nv here is the green Your friend the Lnkcr
talks such lus;;n abuu,,' meaning Cote
ridge:
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SOUTH CAROLINA,
ABDEvILLE DIsTRICT.-1N oRDIN

ABDEvILLE DIsTRIcT.-1N ORDINARY.
Isaac Carlisle. App't. Partition {.
vs. in the matter of the
VIM. Carlisle, Agness Real Estate of James
Kennedy. ct. al, Carlisle dec'd.
Defts.
TT appearing to my satisfaction that the chl
dren of james Carlisle. names not known
the children Of Sam1 Carlisle. names not
known; the children Of Martha Newall. nama.
not known; the children Of Margaret Shackle.
ford. names not known; aud tho children Of
nesssGerisle. names not known, beirs aud
distributes Of James Carlisle, decd, reside be-.
yond the limits Of this State-It 10 therefSfo
ordered that they do appear, aud. ohlset TO- tie
sale OF the Real Estate Of the said James Car
Isle. on or before tile sixth day of January. A..
ID. 1858, or their consent to tho same will be
entered of record.
WILLIAM HILL, 0..4,aD,
Oct 9. 1857 28 3nn
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MARRIAGE ExTRAoRp1SARy.-T Pc
t"'sbnrg Express records the marriage Of
Mr.. John w. S,urhivant, in III" 22I year %:
his age, I" the amiah|s and wellto-hn Miss
Martha Oliver, aged s6 years, Maiden
ladies' who read this announcement may
take courage AMI pcrscvere.
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EDWARD II. BRITTON,
Removal.

TNIE Subscriber has removed from his old
L stand TO Enrght STAIRS Gin Factory,
and returns his thanks for past favors. and so
l'e;is share Of public patronage in his line
Of business
He will max" Panutl Doors. Sash Blinds
War'lrohrs. Tables, Desks, Door and Window
Frames. dc. kr.
n. Bile will also make CofIins Of the finest
style and finish.
For reference. apply to any gentleman in the
town of Abbevillc.
G. C. BOWERS
April l, 1857 48 Iy
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Very SENsIDLE,-It was well remarked
by an intelligent old farmer ~ would rath-
er be taxed for the education of the bov
than the ignorance Of the nan-for the one
or the other l am compelled to do"
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An oil Dntrhman undertook TO wnllop
his son. but Jake turned upon and walloped
him. The old man consolrd himself for.l lis
sdefeat by. rejoicing at his sons superior
smanhood. lie said: "Vell, Jake ish n
shmart fellow. lie can vip his own taddy.,
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A Yankac, boastng Of visit Which he
had pail to the Queen. cinched his remarks
by declaring, II should have been invited TO
stay to dinner, but it was washing day"
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GENERAL Cosrsa EgcE.-The General
ConfAence Of the Methodist Church Sodtl,
will meet inNHsbviiie, Tennessee, on the
lat Of May next. ta ,ix.,'s siG',,sss ',s'j 80
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10 the Public.

TNHE Undersigned having sold the Ame rican
i Hotel to G. c. CUNNINGHAM 4 CO.,
take this occasion to return our thanks to the
public generally for the liberal patronage be-
slowed upon us and would solicit the same for
Its present Prorrietors. Respectfully.
q. II. T. SCOTT CO.
Hamburg, May 80. 1857.
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House and Lot fol. Sale
IN 'kBBEViLLE VILLAGE,
April l, 1857

'ENlllS HOUSE and LOT is situate in quiet
l. and convenient part of tbe$ Village.
The Dwelling is sufficiently large to- nccommo-
date small family. with all necessary 0uL-
Buildings. The Lot contains something over
an Acre of Land and has q new and sub
stantial Fence around. -
ANY pe,sonEwishing to purshase suchsa lot.
can receive all INFORMATION relative to it by
calling Mt this Office. 1t will be sold low and
upon good terms
Sept 25, 1857. 81 tfC
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"My eyes, Jack" exclaimed tar. seeing
a soldier chained 70 q cannon ba Il for pun.
sh mcnt, .'if there amt soldier .at anchor"
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"Gazirg on the wo>. crn sky.
Aud lis peculiar tin, "fycllnw cr-cn."
DIRECTION an O,{r

hJEFttoH : an DdC.
"Who ever said Byron, saw a green
sky g Shelley was silent knowing that if
he replied, byron would give vent to his
Spleen. So said, "l!c sky in II. .antl is
";len"r green than hluc.' "n!ack Won
u"tn," nlon"d Ev,"n: aud this Gi<ru>so,,
brought us 10 his door. As he was dis.
mounting he mentioned two odd words ila,
would rhyme. observed on the felicity
he had shown III this ar, rep, eating a coup
let out Of Don Juan. lie vas both paci-
fled and pleased a, Ills, and, putting his
hand On my l.orse'> crest, Observed. "If you
are cui ipns III these matters, look in Swift.
| will send you n volume; he beats us all
Eallow-his rhymes are wonderful."-
And then we parted for that day, which
have been thus particular in recording, not
only rs ii was the first of our acnuain,ancc
but as containing as fair sample as can
give Of lis appearance, ordinary habits an,l
convcrsaiion.-From Trciownus Rcco
icct'ons Of the last days Of Shelley and
Byron.
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The friends of Capt. G. NJ MATTISON re-
specially announce him rs candidate for
Tax Collector at the next election
The friends of JAMES A. McCORD respect.
fully announce him ns Candidate for Tax
Collector at the next election.
The friends of Dir. J. i. McCOMB respect
fully announce him as u Candidate for Tax
Collector at the next election.
sSy" The friends Of G. H. ALLEN announce
him rs Candidate for Clerk of the Court ut
the ensuing election
- The friends of MATTHEW MCDON-
AID respectfully announce him Candidate
for reelection as Clerk of The Court Of Con
cral Sessions and Common Pleas, for AIbcv:llc
District, ut the next election.
y few of the Lom:, Cane Iriva'!s Of W. G..
NEEI. wuu!h respectfully am.:onncc HIN as Il
Candidate cnr sheriff nt the next election.
The friends of JAMES H. COBl; respectful
Is announce him ~ Candidate for sheriff nj
,h" neat election.
-" 'rh.: frir,.h> of JOSEPH T. MUOl;t: r.~
,,.,r,,;, ,,,,,, l;, c,,;,r
&. -, E.: ;, ,,,.nrr.,, -. n,1.,,,-,:
="
'cSP'N"''! announce h'ih IL N"""'""te ior
sheriff .: Abhcvil.c D!.::i@t 1T the Ecx,
election.
-----------------------------
80" The. friends of VI iTTlIEW r. C0CII.
rlv ro,,..,l,. . ,:
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The State of South Carolines
a Adbcvills Distriet-In tie Counsan Plaza

a Adbcuille Distriet--In tie Commas, Plaza
F. w. Davis, ~,
vs.Y .'a5'f t"..' Attachment. ,"Hcs
Henry Jones. - '# ',dih
" "HEREAS, the Plaintiff did, on the twnen.
tyEseventl day of November ls5h.~ flo
ms declaration againstthe Defendant, who, (ss
It issaid) is absent from and wLiiont the lisits
OF this State, and has5neither wife 81 astelily
9s.n known own within the saf,s upoh who's, Sopy
therefore, ordered, that tks aid UsSspAsnfaS as
iappear and plead 10 the said az kt} }Sns 81
before the twenty day 7of pEsSSHNsf.
which gill bs in the year of odt Left lEiGItSsS
.Hnh drsd mud FiftS:eight, othsrwixS H1Si ~
sbsointd 5aag Nih Y! hen 90 ggivsa sSS
MATHEW MCDONALD. a. c.s
Clerks Office, Nov. 81, le6f. 81 "
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The State Of South Carolina.

-dbderiHe Disfriet.-In hc Common Pleas.
" ''''''"' VS.. " ''S'"' Foreign Attachment.
Jas y. liddcll. Thomson 4 Fair Attorneys.
y" hcrcas the Plaintiff did. on the eleventh
W day Of April eighteen hundred ard ff.
ty seven, file h;s declaration ngainst the De-
.icndant, who. III said, is alscnt from aud
without thcliinit, Of this State and has neith-
or wife nor attorney known with the same,
upon whom copy Of the said declaration
might y. served-
1t i, therefore ordered. that the said De.
i'nd:nt q" "pp"aran plead to the said aecla-
raii"p, on or before the twelfth day Of April.
eighteen hundred and tii;v-eirht, otherwise
final and "h>o!ute Judgement will then be Civ.
and awarded against him.
MATTHEW MCDONALD, cc.r.
Clerks Cfiicc. April II. 1857 Oily
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The State of South Carolina.
ABBEVILLE DISTRICT
OWcc Court Of Common Pleas and Gcnl Sessions
Attachment.
James A. Liaale BasSi"' pl''H's Attorney,
~ IIEREAS the Plaintiff did, on the eigh-
w teen,h day Of October, eighteen hun
drcd and tfty-six, file his declaration against
the Defendant, who, tit is said.) is abscnt from
neither wife nor attorney known within the
same. upon whom copy of said declaration
might be served: 1t is therefore ordered.
that ,hc said Defendant do appear aud plead
to tn" said declaration, on or before the nine
tccnth day Of Oct"bor eighteen hundred and
fftysev"i,, otherwise final and absolute jude-
mcnt will then be given end awarded against
him.
MATTHEW MCDONALD, c. G. n.
Clerks Office, Oct. Is, 1856 25-ly
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DISSOLUTION,
House Building.

VIE undersigned is now prepared to do all
l. work entrusted to his care, in the Build
ing Line; to Draw Plans and erect oil descrip
tlons of Buildings, from one.story house to u
Court House.
Having received instructions from the best
Architects in the Union. he hattcrs himself that
hcran have work done in a style equal to and
as cheap rs can be done in New York.
REFEREScEs.-King d Kellun,. Architects
Rrnoklyn. New Y York Wm Gamer Architect,
Of New York City; Perrymnn & Waller, New
Market; DR.. John Z. Barratt. BarrnttsviIlc.
HENRY JONES
Greenwood, Oct. 10. 1855. 23-ly
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BRILLIANT PROSPECTUS!
FOURTH YEAR OF IHE
COSMOPOLITAN ART ASSOCIATION.
I!If: FAMOUS
DUSSELDORF GALLERY OF PAINTINGS.
Purchased at the Cost of $4,000!
Az" POWERS Renowned STATUE OF THE
GRE EEK SLAV
L." rmr',a-.'i for sir H9nS,"1 .i,iinrs. will,
several hun. lrc,l other work of Art. in Paint
i"">. S"'!'trt a"d Br"uzcS r".npr-- ,h,. Pre-.
ni"'mS," l." awarded l." the Subscribers "f ill.,.
COSH0POLITAN ART ASSHCIlTION,
who suhscrl'" before the ?s,l Of Jannarv. 1853,
ut which time th,. awards will take Place
TERMS or SUBSCRIPTION
Every subscriber Of Mrer dollars is entitled to
A""pv u! ,h" large and splendid Steel En-
craving. entitled "MAHlrEsr DESTINY" also To
\ copy Of lii" CosMoroLlTAN AEr Jo,.ES,r
on" Year. also I,
y Certificate in the Award Of Premiums also
y free submission 10 the Dusseldorf and Cos.
m",iniilln Galleries.
Thus 1t Is seen that for every thr.c dollars
paid. the subscriber no,o;ly receives
SPLENDID THREE DOLLAR ENGRAVING!
but, a!~o. H.. beautifully illustrated
Two DOLLAR ART jOTRNAL, 0NE YEAR.
Zach subscriber is also presented with Crr.-
titicat- in the Awards of Premiums. by which
valuable work o; AIT in Painting or Sculp.
'nr" may h" received in addition, thus giving
!" every subscriber an cqIlvalrnt to the value
ct N"c G6'j"rS, ard t-r;,ii"a'" traits
Aav "Hc "f III" leading IS Magazines is fur
nish"i i'*'c;'! ~! E"g:a:nc ana Art Journni,
if desired.
No person is restricted to IL single share.
al l.
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Happinessis promised not to the learned
but toftbe good. ass,
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BYTHEWOOD & COWAN,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 2o4 EXCHANGE Row,

COLUMBIA, S. c.,
TOR the Sale Of REAL ESTATE, NEGROES,
Il also COTTON. WHEAT. BACON. Lard
Whiskey, Sugar, Coffee, Monsses. Flour, Butter,
Corn. Hay and Produce generally.
Strict personal attention paid TO the salo OF
any of the abovc-liberal advances made and
prompt returns
MATHEW W. BYTuEwoop, JAMES II. CowAN.
Aug 10, 1857 II tt
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NRDHHG Hss

THE EgOPARTNERsHIP heretofore existing
L. between a.. A. Jonesand J. W. Living.
ston. in the Practice of LAW, is this day dis
solved, by mutual consent. t,;',%f
g. II..A. JONES'; ,.tk
J. w. LIVINGSTON.
Msrchss 1881. ii Fg,riss sasaf
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The friends of Capt. G. NJ. MATTISON re
specifically announce him rs n candidate fol
Tax Collector at the next election.
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! 80 I'll" numerous fri"u,i- Of Col L. J.
! ROBERTS respectfully anuou"cc him 4 Can
! '!i'!a;r i"r Sheriff "a. the cn>',ig ;.irc!"n.
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&c The ir;"rIs of MATTHEW r. COCII.
RAN r"srec: July anuuunce him IL candidate
for Sheriff Of .ihhcvilic District, at III. mex,
""rtru
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The friends of JAMES A. McCORD respect
fully announce him ns Il Candidate for Ia,
Collector at the next election.
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-" IL" friends "f i. VI. H.N'r.!rMN r".
-'":;i1;iv announce him Il .an,ii,la,c G,r She. Il
-! .l3h"v!..r District q, II" n-:' election.
MkNN EM!ENDS
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a The friends of GEORGE W. RlCl!EY
respectfully Announce him Il Cnudidate for
sheriff .: Ahhcvil.c D!..:ivt 1T the Ecx,
election.
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The friends of DR.. J. i. McCOMB respect
fully announce him rs a Candidate for Tax
Collector at the next election.
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.;y" The friends Of e. ii. ALLEN announce
him as Candidate for Clerk Of the Court at
the ensuing election.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-08-13
LAND SALE.

BY virtue ola decree Of the Circuit Court Of
MonongSlia County, rendered at the Fall Term
thereof, lSa7, in tho case Of Nancy Wells rs.
John w. Easthpn and others, shall on the 4th
Monday in August, 1863, op the public ground
before the courthouse Of Monohgalia county,
sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, 30
much Of the lands devised TO John w. Eastbun
by his father, Thomas Easibun deceased as
shall be sufficient to satisfy the sum of Sl22 as
cents, with interest on Sl02,06 cents, parcel
thereof from Gath ofJuly, 1857, ill paid togcth-
er with Qnc-half Of the costs by the der't in the
aforesaid suit expended. Said land lies on the
waters of Indian Greek in this county, and is
the same now occupied by Nmrod Neatly.
Terms "a credit Of six and twelve months
with interest from the day Of safe and the pur-
chaser will be required to give bonds with good
security for the payment of the purchase money.
w. r. WILEY,
July LIST, lS5Ss-l59-5t Commissioner.
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TO THE TAX PAYERS OF
MONONGALIA COUNTY.

VOU are aware that the time il near at hand
II when shall be called upon to pay in the
Revenue taxes OF this County Tor the year 1865.
therefore earnestly request you to be prepared
to pay your taxes when called upon. l was for
ced to borrow money at a considerable sacrifice
to pay the taxes for 1857, and thereby keep up,
not only my own credit as a collector, but the
credit Of the county at large. hope you will
make greater effort this fall to pay in your tax
es in time, than was done last year, and not put
me to the trouble and expense Of again borrow :.
ing, (Which will be impossible for me to do, ow-
ing to the hard tines to meet this uiremcn rs
OF the law. There are many prompt tax payers
who are always punctual and need no second
dunning, but there are others who are too slow q,
and think il trouble for the Sheriff to call up
on them half dozen times, and then put him
of with promise without any intention to per-
form. To such would say that there is time
when forbcarance ceases to be virtue. shall
be forced in such casos to adopt the motte,
"pcacaby i'll can forcibiy if l. must,'' notwith-
standing it will be very unpleasant for me to
do so. ....rH .
TO those who are in arrears for taxes Of 1856
aud 1857, have to say ''no longer indulgence
can be given;n so prepare to "fork over and
save costs and trouble. Respectfully Yours,
~h.' .. JOHN y. FLEMING,
Sheriff Of Monongaiia County.
July %, lS5S-l62 p" 30. =
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MUM yIvIMUs vYvAMUs =!

That "good time coming" OF which we used
to sing, has at last arrived; at least one would
think so, judging from the great amount ofgood
things to be found at tho Variety store Of Il. l.,
& N. BERKSHIRE, who respectfully announce
to their numcr GUS friends and customers and the
rest ofmar ind generally, that they have receiv-
cd from tue East, the most complete assortment
Of VARIETY GOODS AND NOTIONS, ever
brought to this market, which they arc now oifer-
ing 70 the public at prices to suit customers.
Their terms are CASH.
Their motto .Shnrt profits and quick rc,urns.'
1t would be almost impossible to cnumeratc
all tho articles I. be had there; among them
may be found: assn. ... ..l...
Nuts and Candies ofcvcry dc5trption, Pickles,
Preserves and havoring EXTRACTS; Peaches put
up in air tight jars; Lemons, Oranges, PruneR,
&C.; Spices and per!pmery, every variety;
1obacco and Cigars of the best quality; Sus
gar, Molasses, and SyruPi Crackers, Cheese,
Fish, Sardines, Sc. Stationary OF u superior
quali,y, every variety. In a word Ladies,
and Gentlemen, .
"Inppire within, for anything you want"
Picnic parties supplied with all the necessary
fxin's, on reasonable terms. ... .,
Don't forget the place. Remember it is at
tho "Chcap Grocery Immediately opposite the
courthouse. Il. l.. g. n. BERKSHIRE.
June 25th, 1868. .. .... ..... ....
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-08-13
M DRGANTOWN FEMALE
Iva SEMINARY.

j. B. H Il A. M H. NJ P Tisei,%'s
THE duties of this Institution will be resum
ed on the first Monday in September.
Inc buildings are now being enlarged, by the
addition OF n three story wing, so by 80 feet,
increased accommodations for Boarders.
The Principals will be supported by corps
OF competent teachers in the Solid and Orna-
mental Branches of Female education.
Diplomas will be granted to those who COM
pleto tho regular collegiate Course.
MISS MAGGIE VAN DER WERKEN, Of New
YORK, Will take charge of the Musical Depart
ment, and Miss MINNIE +. JEFFERSON of tho
or I., entail Branches, Painting, Drawing, &c.
FERNS per Quarter-ElcYcn Weeks
PAYABLE IN ADVANCE
Board, Washing, Fuel and Lights, S2S 90
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
instruction in English Branches, 600
Ancient Languages, each 200
MUSIC, wi,huse ofinstrumcht for practice, 10 90
Ornamental hes,-Painting, Drawing, &C.,
extra.
PREPARATORY Department.
Second Class, "a m
Ist Ciass, 500
FOR Catalogues containing further information
aaPPiy 10 rev. Or. JAMES DRUMMoND, or w. Il.
WILEY, Esq, President of the Board of Trus-
tees. -
Morgantown, Va, July 90, 1s5S-Sw
H. Uniontpwn "Genius," Brownsville aClip>
per-" Fairmont "True Virginian,,, Pruntytown
als'tGr," and Preston County "Registef" copy
n. R.-Da. HANK desires to give notice IN
those ladies' and gentlemen, who have at differ.
cnt times during the past year, mentioned to
MN thcIr desire to take up the study of the
FRENCH LANGUAGE, that no will form a new
18th, at 8 O'Clock. p ''-F - - 2; ~
July 20, lS5S.l6l-St
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KEEP THE RAIL-
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SlaCkwater +! SlaCkwater

VIE citizens Of the Forks Of Cheat and
= vicinity, are respectfully solicited 10
meet at Siewart.Town on
'SA TURDA Y, Augut 14th, inst.
Atone o'clock r Mat which time aud place
there will be Several able speakers to show
The great importance OF our Slackwater i'm.
pfoSemen,. Turn out one and ALL who feel
interest 10 the improvement and welfaie OF
our county. Let us not stand back while
Fayette county is moking railroad, and
other places are going ahead. Let us not
stand back 70 be laughed al as too penurious
and close fsfed 10 help oufselvesi So every.
body attend the Slacdwater Meeting on Sat.
urdoy the ldth Of August, at Stewor,.Town.
Aug. 0, 1853. COMMITTEES.