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Notice to Epsasruct0rs

|iE undersigned having been appoinis
l. Conference of the let-R4ptiSt Church
River, known az the Locust Grove G
committee to have said building repaia
purchase additional grounds for Il, bes
proposals for the aforementioned reps
buiIdin" to be ceilcd throughout, new pa
sash, glass and venetian blinds for thsi
with proper fastnines, &c; pulpit; inChg
to be neatly painted; an underground "a
tern: IL feet deep, with a corresponding
with framed house Of sufficient size t0b
over it; shed made on an end o. the hogs
wide, ofthe length Of that cud, house paint
throughout. The Contractor to furnish q
ais, and deliver the job in a wolknap-Es'
by the first Of February next (ls69l ia
particulars apply to committee. Piop0sss
ed to I. A. Routon, Trinity La.
July 2G, 1858.
RI wet
7. A. R0T
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has circulation of 10000 copies in thu
United States.
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A MAN 1UNG IN BATON RouGE.-The
;aton Rouge Advocate, Of Monday last,
,ays:
We learn that an Irishman, confined in
cur Jail for some petty offense, hung himself
this forenoon in the following determined
manner: Having Invested himself of his
shirt and pantaloons, lie used the former as
window screen, and the latter he secured to
The iron bars of the window and fastened
the legs around his neck. When found he
was quite dead, his elbow, resting upon the
window sill, and his feet but few inches
from the floor.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

JUICE SPoFFoRD-We learn from the
Shreveport South Western that Judge Spot
ford has determined upon resigning bis seat
ipon the supreme Bench of the State.
Several gentlemen have already been
named as his successor, among them the
ION. John Ray, of Monroe, and Judge Land,
If Shreveport.
Mr.. Rays claims to the honor are urged
with much zeal by nearly all the papers of
North Louisiana.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

The RIvER.-The river at this place is
IL falling, and within the last week has re-
eded some ten or twelve inches. The fall
creases more and more each day, and the
yer in week or two more will be quite
: thin its banks. There are but few boats
N the river, and business is becoming dull.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

a Tent FOR THE BLooMERs Miss Har-
ct N. Austin, who edits dress reform pa
.r at Glen Haven, n. Y, has discovered
lat the account of the first attempt at dress
aking in the Bible should be translated
they made for themselves brooches of flo
,aves" And she adds:
1t is natural to suppose they would have
ade garments Of that form rather than
IRONS. And probably the breeches were
ide something alike for both. So ours is
{ conservative dress, and We must fasten
on the advocates Of long skirts ths charge
l.. innovation.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-11

CoNGREssMEN TO BE ELEcTED.-The death
Of the much lamented Quitman, has created
vacancy in the Mississippi Congressional
delegation. The Natchez Free Trader suc.
gssts that convention be called to nominate
a candidate. 1t recommends Monticello as
The most central point of the district-the
convention to meet on Thursday, August
Eilh.
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Gen. Qu1rMAS's DIsEAsE-The Baltimore
Sun publishes the following letter:
Washington, July 2l.-Editors of the
Sun: Gentlemen-I notice in the letter of
one of your Washington correspondents,
published in this mornings edition, denial
If the fact that the late Gen. Quitman con-
acted tho disease of which he died at the
National Hotel in this city. 1t is due to
ruth for me to state that Gen. Quitman told
40 more than once, and repeated it in my
ptssence shortly before he left Washington.
nat "he contracted tie disease at the Nation
= HOTEL" he presumed it to be metallic
olson, FOR which he could get no permanent
'emedv; that it came on him, at short inter
7aIs, in the form Of very painful and ex-
Sausting diarihea.
As to his stopping at the National Hotel
hnndreds in Washington are aware Of that
.13t. Ills rooms We're on the second floor
Immediately over the telegraph office.
Respectfully yours. J.GREY JEWELL.
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u II. h. .N.IRSHILL
OWL ENGINEER, AN i nRAUGl
y Gate Of the Nick>hurg, sheyepmt
Rail road a.d Parish Salyeyor of ouar
visit Harrisonhurg professionally on Or
18th Of June next.
Persons wishing their Plantations sur
section lines established will please leave d
at the office of the Independent pr
that date.
bitches laid ont fundamentally.
Monroe, La, 18th May 1898.
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SUPREME CoURr.-The following decisions
were rendered by the Court on cases taken
up from this parish:
Diamond v. Julia E. Beard, judgment
affirmed
Ballew v. Robb, judgment reversed
Benefited v. Hines, affirmed.
John p. Elan, tutor v. Heirs of Barr,
continued
For Franklin parish the following were
rendered:
Alex. Martin, ct al VS.. Richard Boiler
Reversed in favor OF Defendant.
The Statev vs.. Johnson Doval-Reversed.
E. r. Cory VS.. Allen w. Eddns. Judg-
ment Reversed, judgment for Plaintiff for
j15S SIS.
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" Q & 1c5.
A Ii PERSONS knowing themselvs,
"a to the firm of WIN L. GAUIDE
= YEA either by note, account, Or otheri
quired to make immediate settt
further indulgence VIII not be given
r5" The affairs Of this firm for The
must be closed. The receipt of either a
the firm will be recognized as good.
Harrisouburg, June 9, 1893.
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w NJ. E. G a U L ZEN d
l.. Wholesale and RetaH deaief
En- THE Y " 4 r b.
K EEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND :
IN assorted lot of Superior Brio
~ Purchasers at distance can have
Evered at the steamboat landing in H''
shipping.
WIN. +. aAuLprs. J. o. A. riEnf
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Crops, Occur parish is suffering much
It this time from droutb, and cotton is be
ginning to suffer considerably for rain. A
toierable fair corn crop has been made, but
hould the present violent heat continue,
Tithout rain, the cotton prospect will be
Materially shortened. Sickness in the parish
continues quite prevalent. Thermometer SO
aud SO deg. with sickness and drouthy wea-
.!er render the times unpleasant.
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CENTENARY CoLLEGE.-We have received
he annual catalogue Of this institution for
de present year, for which the faculty have
5ur thanks. We notice in many of our ex-
changes communications descriptive of the
ate examination there. They represent the
College in 1ourishing condition, and speak
hatteringly Of the requirements of the schol-
RS in attendance, and Of the general inter
ssts of the school. We notice, they speak
n high terms Of the graduates this term of
whom there were nineteen; W. NJ. Farmer,
of Union, receiving the first honor, and II
c. Quinn, of St. Helena, the second
Among the students we see the names of J
NJ. Mayo, c. Ii. Tew, A. NJ. Wales, and B.
II. K. Wales, of our parish; the last Of
whom graduated with distinction at the late
commencement
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The Wanderer.

We noticed last week the capture Of the
vessel 'Wandcrer' and her crew, supposed
TO have been engaged in the slave trade
The Government has instituted prompt
measures for the vindca,ion Of the laws in
this case, and the examination Of the parties
are in progress before the United States
Commissipner's Court al Savannah The
developments show unquestonably that Il
cargo of Africans has recently been intro.
ducrd here, but there seems 10 be n doubt
whether sufficient legal evidence can be nd 8.
dnccd TO fix the offence upon any parlicu-
lar person or persons. IT Is generally be-.
ieved ,ha, the Wandcrer brongh, over no
slaves, but acted rs a deeoy in the passage
with the view To enable the vessel With the
slaves TO effect II landing.
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The Legislature.

The Legislature adjourned on Tuesday
2lst inst A list Of the Acts passed and
ratified during the Session, we pnLli,h IN
this issue. But few, it will be seen, are Of
general character, nearly alI being of Il
local aturc. Those of general concern We
will pubIi9h iG full, from time to time as
we receive them. a large amount Of bust.
ness was continued orer tc next session, in
eluding several important bills the Blue
Ridge Railroad bill, having been finally de-
fra,cd in tie Senate was laid over for fur
lher consideration at the next Session. -
The large number of bills undlsposcd Of
give credit TO the pre-, ai'ing complaint that
our Legislative Sessions are entirely too
short for III proper disposal of III" incr"as-
inr hu5iHcSs of that bOdr.
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Memoir of lata Prof. Mitchell.

Henderson. Esq, Chapel Hill, N. G. for a
copy Of TIL. work. just issued from the
press. 1t contains the various Tributes Of
respect to the memory of Dr. Mitchell by
public meetings, n sketch Of his life, an nc
cuun, of his tragic death, together with II
fine steel plate likeness of him. The me-
rhanical execution Of the work is well per>
formed and does exceeding credit to tho
publisher. It may be had at the several
book stores in Raleigh and in Chapel Hill
or n, the Office Of pub'ica,i on. Price: in
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-12-29

Sheriff Sales,
OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Df virtue Of Sundry Writs Of Fl Fa to
ID me directed | will sell before the Court
House Door at Lancaster on the 1t Mon.
day in January next, within the legal
hours of sale the following personal prop.
erty 10 wit :
Two Negroes. one cir: (Mi.souric) and
one boy (Snm,) levied on and to be sold as
the property of John Short at the suits of
Samuel B. Massey pro. nj ct al.
Also, One Buggy and harness, levied on
and to be sold as the property Of Grander-
son VI. Cnskev at the suil Of John Is Cou--
art against GrandcI son N. Caskey and Eli
A. Caskey, dcfendants.
Also, at the residence Of William Caskey
on Tuesday following uhe ilh Jnn'ry 1850
within tho legal hours. will sell 400 shcavs
of fodder, moro or less, lovird on and TO be
sold as the property of William Caskey Mt
the suit of Manon Small
Also, at the rcsidpnce of Ripy Catoe on
same day within ti:c log1l hours. ] will sell
100 bushels Of cora, more or lcss, 700
pounds of seed cotton, more or less, about
% bushels vi sweet potatoes and one lot
Of shucks levied "n and 10 be sold as the
property of Osborne Mechanics at the suit
Of Copeland Massey, ct. al.
Conditions cash. p {. Sl.25 each.
II HANCOCK, s. l.. ID.
Dec. 10, 1883. Il
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Washington Items.

The Washington correspondent Of tie
New York Post, says he has reason for the
belief that two ucre vessels have left, or
are about leaving this country, with more
emigraDts for Nicaragua. and that the Pres
idcnt has taken active ne ures 10 s,op
them. Rumors from Washington state
that new and powerful Emigrant Assoeia-
lion has been formed, with increased means.
December 22.--The proceedings Of the
Senate are unImpoftant. In the House the
Old S9ldisr's Pnsjdn and West Point
Bills were passed.
December 2I-In the House of Repre-
sentaiives, on Wednesday ed inst. Mr..
Branch, Of North Carolina, introduced q
bill to appropriate 81 900 900 for the settle
ment Of difficulties with Spain, and for ne.
gocjation concerning Cuba.
The Union advocates The acquisition (scl-
zure) Of Cuba.
The Charleston Courier OF Friday last
says:
CoSoREss.-An Interesting discussion
took place in thc Senate on Monday, on
the snbirct of American Iail ro,d iron, as
compared with the foreign article; and the
Pacific Rail Road Bill was finally so amen
ded as to requise that only American iron
be used iaits constfnction There was an
cquaIIy iateresting debate in the House %
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VERY BEST TERMS
Franklin Academy.

INHE FIRST Session of this Institution
Il commences lst Monday in January
next and ends LIST June.
The second session commences Ist Mon.
day In July and ends LIST December
The Trustees have succeeded in retain
ing the services of MIR SAMI.. Nc
CORMlCK, whose proficiency in teaching
is surpassed by few. Young mea can
be thoroughly prepared to enter any of
the higher institutions of learning in the
Southern States. The Village is very
healthy, aud there is not, at present a
grog shop or place where ardent spirits can
be obtained in il.
Boarding can be obtained IN private fam.
lies at $40 per month.
The rates of tuition nre The same ~
those iD Academies throughout The State.
The Academy building is now in CON
plete repairs.
The surrounding country will ,find here
advantages which will ai leas. equal those
Of other places, and TO our District are held
out such Inducements as we believe will OBJ
viate the necessity of sending our young
men and boys abroad. \
>. u. MASSEY,
Secretary.
Dec. l5, 1858. 44-if
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Special Notices.


HoLLowAv's PILLs.-Dyspepsia. which is
considered by physicians one Of the most diff.
cult VI NIL diseases to deal with, Invariably sue.
cumbs to this supreme regulator Of the inter
nai organs. The effect Of the Pills upon the
membrane which lines the alilnentary canal
appears to be wonderfully soothing and heal
ing, While a, the same time they gently stimu-
late the stomach and the liver. This We sup
pose to be the 'medus opersndi" in cases Of
dyspepsia and dianhna but, Whatever the
process. there can be no doub, as to the rapid.
ity, invariability, aud completeness Of the cure
The pills have been administered in this neigh.
borhood In cases OF summer COMPLAINT and
general weakness and debility. with the hap
piest result, They are perfectly safe medi
cine for children.
"a ll3aD
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Notice to Creditors.

James l.. Currton, In Equity, Ian
vs.. caster District
'Hcorgs w. Dody. Henry Bill to Set aside
X. Price, q. nj. confess on o l
Judgment, &c.
The creditor of Henry X. Price are no
titled and required To present aud prove
their demands against him, before the Com
missioner in Equity for Lancaster District.
on or before the first day of March 1854
by order of the Court, June Term. 1853,
JAMES H. WlrUERSPOON,
G.. T. l.. ID.
Lancaster, Nov. G, 1888 -3Gtd pf Ss.
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The Africans.

a portion Of the recently imported cargo
Of Africans were landed in Ejgefcld Dis.
trict, this State, md correspondent of the
Advertiser says in relation to The all;nir, that
this act has been done by combination of
many Of the first families in Georgia and
South Carolina, from purely patriotic mo-
ti,es, aud asks for n suspension Of public
opinion until these motives can be explain
cd
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Commercial Intelligence.
Obituary.

"l'LEssED ARE THE DEAD WHICH DIE IN
THE IoKD." Miss SARAH LOUISA
CURETON departed this life nj ihe resi-.
dence of her mother. in Union county, y.
c.. in the morning Of the 22d December
inst. in the 23d year Of her age.
The sudden death of the beloved sub
jcct Of this notice has created u void in ,he
circle of her immediate friends and relatives
that cannot be filled Death, insaiiate mon
stcr, invaded her peaceful and happy home,
and claimed her as his bride and in his cold
embrace has torn her from the bosom Of her
hcrcavcd kindred and friends. They recog-
Mise it as one Of the "i-pcnsations Of an
all wise, all good and most mcrcifui God !;
and well nigh overwhelmed with grief. they
bow in humble submission 10 his will and
this they do the more chccrfully, seeing.
that they mourn, not without hope. She
was indeed. one TO he PRICED while living,
and her loss j. much to be lamen'ed. She
was possessed at all the virtues tha, adorn
her sex, and In her daily walk and conver.
saiion she exhibited them to the world -
An almost perfect amiahlencss of heart,
undoubtcd sincerity Of profession, and gen
tIencss Of spirit and manners, won for her
the love aud esteem of all, who were so
fortunate as to know her. She was the
ati.ciionate daughter, tho kind, loving sis.
ter the unchanging, faithful friend aud
the humble, patient follower Of Jesus. To
short-sigh,ed mortality. il would seem that
such an one should live to be an orna mcnt
and example ,o the world. But Gods way y
are not rs mans ways. lie has seen lit to
remove lcr from this To another and better
world and who can doubt but that, it is
for the best.
Sarah Louisa Curcton became member
of the Prcsby yterian Church in the Fall oi
1855 and made n profession of religion -
Since that time she has remained stcadfast
in the faith, and on her dy ing bed, gave e,i
dencc TO those around her that she had not
been deceived, and that religion is n practl.
cal thing. Ii adorned her while living and
in health, and il cheerrd and sustained her
in the trying moment Of death. She pos.
scss.d her consciousness to the last and
was WARE that the hour of her fina! dcpar-
ture was come. Vet, she repined not at the
will Of God, but repeatedly expressed her
sell ready and willing TO obey the sum
mons. IL was not hopc-so matter. She
had perfect assurance that he, on whom
in humble confidence she had trusted, WAS
with her, ard leading her through the dark
valley Of the shadow of death, to an immor-
tality of bliss. Among the last words she
uttered were blessed Jesus receive my
spirit" Peaceful, calm and happy she pass
ed away. and is now enjoying her reward.
blessed be God for The Christian. priv.
legc To rise superior TO pain and the fear Of
death, and sweeily :Hll asleep in Jesus.
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NEw ORLEANS, Dec. ~, 1858.
Sales "f Cotton 10000 bales, Middling
lItto ic. Sales in three days 1900
Receipts 42,5oO against $4,000 last season
Sales on Wednesday, saeo bales, uns;,ang.
ed. Freights Id.
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Lands for Sale.

Elizabeth Small, widow In Equity. Ian.
~. }ca~tcr. Bill for
James Small and others. partition.
in pursuance OF tn" decree Of the Court
in above stated case, will sell at Lancaster
&. II. on the lSt Monday, the 3rd dav of
January 1859, 30 acres OF land, bclon sing
To- the estate of +. -. Small, deed, OH
Iiuiis' creek, n branch OF Flat creek, boun-
dcd nuds of Urnh Small, David vii
lians and JUShna e.. Small
TERMS. II credit ol and wears, will,
interest from day of sale, bond and two
good sureticS.
JAMES II. WlTlIER SPOON.
&. f.. l.. ID.
Dec. 8, 1855 -i3-it pf$i 80.
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BLANKS F! BLANKsil

VIZ would cali the attention Of members
the bar and magistrates of this and thssnr
rounding DISTRICTS, 70 our extensive assor
ment OF Blanks. We have now on hand
a full supply printed in exesllent s'yle, aud
can fll all orders promptly as se,saty y.6ve
cent? per quire cash.
We are also prepared 10 print Briefs at
short notice, in hapdsome styIe and rs low
as the work can be done any wherc the in
state for oesh. -
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Lands for Sale.

Jane f. Moore and others In Eqnity. Ian.
vs. caster. Bill for
l.. u. Williamson and partition.
wife, AM others.
Under tho decree OF the Court ofEquity
made in above case, ] will sell at Lancaster
&. II. on the lst Monday the Bird of Janua-
ry. 1859. al acres sf Land, more, or less,
belonging I" the estate of John Stewart,
ESQ deceased ; whcreon DR.. l.. u. VIII
hanson now resides, situate on Cane creek
bounded by lands of J. Tx. Belk, Robert
II. Crockett and others.
TERMS, 4 credit of one AMI two wears
with interest from day cf sale, purchaser ,o
give bond with two good surctics
JAMES II. WlTHERSPOON,
G.. f.. l.. ID.
Dec. 7, le5S--4t p 81 so.
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FRESH DRUGS, MEDICINES, &C.

FRESH DRUGS, MEDICINES, &c.
TNIIE UNDERSIGNED IS NOW RE.
l. ceiving full and varied stock of
Drugs, Chemicals, Family and pIanta-
tion Medicines Soaps, Brushes,
Perfumery, Spices and Toi-
let articles. Pens, Inks,
Paper, Envelopes
and Sealing Wax.
Tarranis Seltzer Ape.
rient, Colleton aud phe.
nix Bitters, Mustang Lin
imcnt, Railways Ready
Relief, Jaync's Expecto-
rant. Carlton and How.
ards London Cordial Gin.
French Brandy and Port
Wine for medical use
Morphine, QUINN Opium,
Sc.. &c. Agent for DR.. Nor
se's Indina Root Pills, and DR..
Marchisi's Uterine Ca.holicon.
~ Orders solicited,
J. +. DELAY.
Camden, Nov. 3, is5s-3s-2m.
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N Il W hRRIN AL S.

THE SUBSCRIBER would respectfully
i inform his friends and the public thai,
he Is nos receiving full supply of Winter
Clothing. Fine assortment of Boots and
Shoes. Saddlery, Crockery andGlass Ware,
and an additional supply of Dry Goods,
Fancy Goods, heavy and Fancy Groceries,
such as Cheese Macn-oni, Ginger Preserves.
nc. All at which, will he sold low for
cash or on time TO puDc,nal cnsiomcrs-
Call and examine our stock and judge for
yourselves. j. \. CROCKETT
Dec. s, ,S5S-i3-it.