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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-18
The Next Democratic Convention.


A point is sought to be raised in South
resented in the next Democratic Conven-
ton Some would do no moro than throw
cold water upon the suggested propriety of
our taking that step, while others are MAX
ing their opposition to it plea for the adj
vancemcnt of their claims to Office, State
and Federal, Let us for single moment
try the wisdom of this opposition by the
touch stone OF common sense.
What will the State forfeit by going iptO>
that convention? Not an iota of hcr cher
ished principles for her delegates. wouldsE
go with all these cnlblazonetS upon theirs
credentials, an& cHarged to defend them
against attack or modification. Neither
will she sacrifice aNrticle of her,inlepcn-
dcnce; for she will not be bound by tho
Conventions action if it,doos not meet her.
appreciation. Nor would she suifentbc
least diminution of her dignity or llorigr
for there will be Virginia, and sboin, ,hmd}
Texas, and Alabama, and all tiie III of the
slave States, to warrant by thcir presence
the worthiness of her course. And as to .
any risk of her influence as II State, it would /.
surely be increased at the South by, this,
more close affiliation with the rcprc$enta.-
tives of Southern sentiment; aud it's only
at the Sbuth and for the South thsg sIlces
seeks to guard that influence from decaJ g.
But would she lose nothing by Iefusing
to enter into that Convention SlewouId
at least lose the present privilege
ing, by her advice, in giving dirdke t0
the great current of opinion und which
her destinies are floating, ana inustspnti,iue
to float, one and insoparablc, witRthe veal
eI voc of the slaycholling South But
there is danger that she would losqyet more
than this. Look at the peculiar relative
positions of tho Democracy ani of tho
South. Look indeed at the tlpth, thpt
now the Democracy is Che South Copsid-
or that the States of the South, hs matters
now stand, intsti in tho next Presidential
contest guide and control the astion of tho
Democratic party Wlcnth again como
together in Convention, they'will expect
every Southern State to be plbscpt at the
roll-calij because that fol.caf wilfBe tile
mastering Of the Southern shq.t for great
and decisive battle. The bsnuegs Of the
South will come proudly Gpso tho gather
ing, Those of our faithfei friends in the
North will also be seen Autering in the
Southern breeze, though. forpe down ats
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-18
T E] G TX [5W w lE[B co W RI L5.Ea
Anniversary Address.

Tho author has favored us with copy of
his address, delivered before the literary so.
cictes of Erskino College, in August last.
His subjects" The Great, the Beautiful
and the Good, are handled in polished
and most eloquent manner. Rev. w. a..
McSwAIN, an eminent divine of tho S. c..
print of the Independent Press, and does
credit to its Typographical skill.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-18
Sentence Commuted

Gov. ALLsTON has COMMITTED the nun
lshmcnt OF JOHN CAMPBELL and Thomas
McGoRvAN-convicted of the murder of DIN
SMITH. at tho Tunnel, and sentenced to be
hung therefor on the 3lst December, instant
to one years imprisonment, and the payment
ola fine of 500 each. There were many
mitigating circumstances, we learn. which
induced his Exccllcncy to change the death
penalty to that of Imprisonment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-18
Charleston.

Charleston, says the Fleming Ee,cs, is once
more full of animation. Her population has
returned, and many visitors iill her hotels.
Her streets toem with people, gay, active,
busy. Produce and goods pour upon and
from her, and thcir transportation is con-
slant din. Her shops are crowded at all hours
and King street is again an avenue of fash
ion. God has afflicted, but now seems to
bless again the good old city.
The VorE.--in the published statement of
the first vote on the Blue Ridge Railroad,
the name of Maj. Rob't Maxwell. one of our
Representatives, did not appear. 1t is due
him to say however, that he not only voted
for the bill removing the restrictions on the
Sl,O0o,GG0 of bonds as asked by the Compa-
NY, but was engaged assiduously in the fur
theranco Of this desirable object.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-18
The Masquerade Rail-

The Managers have presented us with
Tickets to the Masquerade ball, which is to
come of at Walhalla, on the 3lst December,
instant. AS tits a season of fcstivity, it will
doubtless bc we'll attended. We return our
thanks for the Remembrance
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-18
Catalogue.

The catalogue of the "GrcenviNo E.g:a.
Female College" has been received Tie
number of students i'll attendance was, dur
ing the past year, one hundred and thirty
four. The institution is in a fourishing CON
ditiOn
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-18
RoB'T. A. THOMPSON, Editor.
PICKENS C. H., S. C.
Saturday Morning, December 1s, 1858
Fayors.

We are indebted to our esteemed Senator,
MIR. SHARPE, for various valuable legislative
documents, and to DIR. ANDERSON for a copy
of the Governors Message Mr.. CnERRv
will also accept our thanks for his valued
favor
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-18
The Legislature.

This body has just commenced the dispatch
ofthe business before it in earnest. An ad-
journmcnt will probably take place on the
23d inst.
The attempt to commit the Legislature, and
thcrcby the State, to tho policy of rc-opcning
tho African slave trade has failed, rs it dc
served to do.
There are many important measures be-
fore the two houses, but it would bo a waste
of time to attempt to give their probable fatc.
Tho discussion on the Blue Ridge Railroad
continues. Its friends are not sanguinc of
success, whilst its opposers are throwing eve
ry obstacle in its way. Ordinary prudence
admonishcs us to withhold comment until the
result is announced. We have made room
Tor such of the proc ceilings as are of interest
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-18
The ExecutiYo Office.

On tho fourth ballot, Col. WILLIAM II. Grsr,
OF Union, was elected Governor of the State
of South! Carolina. The vote Stood for GIsr,
81; lRBY, 7S. Col, GIsr was, for n number
ofycars, member of the Senate, and is Il
gentleman of high tone and uncxceptonable
character. His attainmonts and pleasing
manners will, we doubt not, render him a
most popular Chief Magistrate, His Inau
gural, which we publish, sets forth briefly
aud distinctly guides for his future action
We commend it to our readers
We are pleased to see that Col. BEAUFORT
i. WATTS receives from his Excellency the
appointment of Secrctary-an Office which he
has most acceptably filed for the last twenty
five years.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-18

WASHINGTON, Dea. 1.-THE Admin
istration regard the boarding of the steam
ship Washington as ain offensive renewal of
the right Of search, involving serious COM
plications.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-18
Pennings and Clippings,

Census TAKER.-0ur private Columbia adj
vices lead us to the conclusion that Rev. W.
G. Mullinix will be selected by the LegisIa-
ture to take the State ccnsus for this district
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-18

LInERAL.-'rhe collections for missionary
purposes, in the South Carolina Conference,
during the past year, have amounted to tho
handsome sum of $25 300
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-18

LrEuTENANT GoyERNoR.-Col NJ Il Carn
has been elected Lieutenant Governor of this
State and has been qualified to discharge
tho duties pertaining to that Office
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-05-06

The Republicans of Vermont hold their State
Convention at Montpelier early in June.
The Dahlgren gun of the U. s. corvette Ply.
mouth weighs 10000 pounds.
The fruit crop of Tazswsll county, Va, was de
stroyed by the late frosts.
Thos. Francis Mesgher was at San Jose, Costa
Rica, on the I'd ult.
The journeymen shoemakers of Cincinnati are
on strike fof'higher wages.
The California papers contain the prospectus Of
Catholic journal, the first ever issued ON the Pa
cifc coast of North America.
About 81 400 has been subscribed by the Epis.
copal congregation OF Warrenton, Va, towards
the erection Of parsonage.
Rev. DR.. MGGnffey, of the University OF Virginia,
Is to deliver the next annual address before the
two Literary Societies OF Hampden Sidney Col
iege.
in Lynchburg, Va, by the Cadets of the College
there. ss
An exchange saws divine ont West 10 trying to
persuade girls to forego marriage. 1t says he has
succeeded far as to persuade one, and she 10
about 20 years old go.
been confirmed as the successor of Judge John X.
Kane, Judge Of the Eastern district OF Psnnsyiva-
mia.
NARY Z. Fronts, aged IL years, daughter Of the
Rev. Stephen Frontis, Of Rowan county, N. e., was
burnt to death on the 2lst uit.
Rev. DIR. Scott, OF San Francisco, nss nhseu ~
New Orleans where IL is said, he will take charge
of new church, nov being erected.
Sicily 10 In electric communication with the con-
tinent Of Europe, the submarine cable having been
successfully laid across the Straits OF messina- 4
The National Typographical Union convened 20 A
Chicago on Monday. Robert 9. smith, oi fniia-
dslphia. was elected President for lSss.
Tho residercss OF Dr. N. Marmions st Hsrpsr's ?
FERRY, Va, was destroyed By arc on saturday
morning last. A~
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/ II 3 DISPATCH
MORNING us,,s-~S~s..
Letter from North Caro,,n.
OF raE sIonsosp p.,IY prsp.,su

NKipos, N. O., May 4th, 1853.
stated the Hon. Dancan r. McRae. has al.
ready announced himself an iaasnendamt n"rsn
ssatc =, candidate for Governor; but, aftor hoard
insI,oaS ,Sisnt, ~ heard another which am more
, ge1'nso 20 thbnk correct, aud that is. thai tha
noh. a. Ill. Arlington, of Nash would e.yfai,,l,, ha
the independent candidate. 'N''''s 10
! understood that lion. Abraham w. yena.
a"s ~, ee candidate for the House OF Commons
ana eHorts will be made to get rs many Distrihu
uon Democrats as possible in the aeld. Tbsra sra
at ieast TWO gentlemen In North Carolina who
Would like to go TO the United Statos Senate. and
oe next Legislature will have two Souators 10
eject, Tor Gov Reids ter m In the Senate on ni,a.
on tne sth of March, 1869, aud Col Biggs viii be
appointed Judge Of the Federal Court in A fe
usys, TO MI the vacancy occasioned by tho death ~
Judge Potter so that his seat will be vacated slso
sne Governor only having the right to anppoint
tlil the meeting OF the Legislature. Col Rig0s,
serm does not expire tiii the 4th of March. 1ssi
II Is thought Hon. Thomas l.. CIipgham will be
Soi. biggs successor, and Gov. Bragg Gov Reid,s
Ia worth " " "A"s ~
The different counties are making ont THAR
Legislature tickets, and preparing for the Summer
campaign Ia right good earnest. aud from prasent
indications, think the next Legislature of North
eHtotha' VIII present an array of talent hardly
ever surpassed by any State Legislature in the
Union. There will be not only two vacant chairs
IN the United States Senate to attract th.n To
raleigh as the nearest way Of reaching the afore-
saiu chairs, but every section Of the State will
nave It's internal improvement scheme to advance
and OF course, will send its abest men to look af
ter its interests. Besides all which, there 10 now
vacant seat on the bench of the Superior Court
OF Law and Equity, made 30 by the resignation of
Judge Ellis on Thursday last and of course there
Is many lawyer who might be induced to "sscri-
nee ms private interest to promote the public
good. and give up his lucrative @ practice in or
der that the good citizens of the State might have
The law properly expounded; aud all such are full
~ persuaded that the atmosphere of Raleigh will
be OF all Others best adapted to their systems aud
complaints, and feelings during next Winter. Je-
hosaphat what a stampede there will be after the
election of Judges and Senators are over and the
internal Improvement bills are disposed Of [
mink II take position In one of the big oaks in
tHpltoi Square and make sketches of passing
events. EeTRAHGkRo.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-05-06

Affairs Ina Rockingha,n.
[coRREsPoNDENck OF THE RICHMOND DAILY DISPATCH

HARRIsoNBURG. Va. Nav g.
The Grand Division. 5. of T., met in Bridgwater.
IN this county, the 2Sth ult and after transact
ing Il large amount of business, adjourned Thurs.
day night. On Thursday the Grand Division, lin
couneXion with the subordinate Division formed
procession, and after going around town repair
ed to the Lutheran Church. where they were en-.
tertained for some time by speeches. The first
was delivered by 7. j. Evans, Of Richmond and q
H. 3 for the state 1t is useless for to couime
upon MIR. Evans address, as he is well known "a
the fearless leader Of the temperance cause in this
state, aud all that could say would not add TO
his illusirious.pame. He was followed by Mr.
Courtney, of Petersburg, who delivered a very able
and eloquent address Of about forty minutes in
length. Mr.. L. makes fair start to become an
orator. and his native town aud Division NAV we'll
be proud OF him. We cannot let this occasion pass
by without speaking of the hospitality of the cti-
zens of that place. The large crowd that was in
attendance upon the Grand Division was we'll cared
for, and all went away satisfied with their enter.
talneut by these open hearted people.
The reports made To Grand Division, show the
order to be IL very fourishng condition all over
the State. During the last quarter ], 200 persons
have been initiated into the order in this State.
Success to the cause! 1t is one that every Chris.
tian and every other man who has the interest of
his country at heart, shonld engage in. We hope
by the next meeting of Grand Division that the
reports may be still more favorable
A most distressing accident occurred on the road
between Bridgewater and Ottobine on the 2Sth
ult., which resulted in the death of young maB
by the name of VIM. V. Evry. He was riding In a
wagon loaded with cooper stuff when he fell of,
ander the wagon, the wheel passed over his head.
causing death in few minutes.
The County Court has ordered elections to be
held in several Magisterisl districts to fill vacan
eies caused by deaths and designations
would call the attention of your readers to the
advertisement Of Sprenkel & Bssford's "patent
Oscillating Steam Engine AID Pumps" This en-
gine has been examined by some OF the most ex-
perienced machinists in the county, and pronounc.
ed the best out. Mr.. Sprenkel will be in Rich.
mond in few days with model of his machine
80 Yours, VALLEY
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PRETTY NAmE-The Messrs. boswell

have christened their Revenue colt, ont of Nina
the winner of the great boswell Stake on Tuesday
-"PLANgT" He lis one of the prettiest colts that
We have seen for great while, and if ne accident
happens to him before the fall, will be found
troublesome customer 10 every race for which he
starts. Their two year old colt by Revenue out
of Nina--the winner of the $1,000 match yester.
day--has been chrstened propeller" a very ap-
proprate name for animal Of such speed and
power. lie too, will be in the ring next spring,
If he meets with no accident and the horse that
beats will have tall travelling to do.
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a-g- Couans. COINS. HoARsrSrsa 30

The prevalence of the above complaints at this
season has has the effect of bringing ont host ot
trcteS %ediy nes specifics, and while some few may
le good many ars useless andsome even dangerous
To prevent distH Intment the best to pursue
IS 20 consult .0UI family ply scian.oT otherwise re
E3voi, 70 be safe aud eicacious. Of this class is
7 y4ER COMMUNE STRup OF GuM ARABIC. Original.
j. ths tsvoftte prescription of eminent physician
Ii sp'p i'ecsme popular family medicine aud with
oGf advertising, has continued TO ENJOY a growing
reputation Tar tae last twenty years In all recent
Bronohfts Hcopiag-Ooush, Group, Asthma &c.. it
..sed With unparalleled success as most families
W 4 testify.
Sid by FISHER WINSTON. MKADE & BAKER, A.
BopggEs, ae at ~ cents per bottle and in an ele-
sani Snd pleasant Lolenge form, i25s and 25 cents
fOFk. IL Z7--3mN
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SocI.1 G.rurKIso.-Mr. r. W. I

SOCIAL GATHERING.-Mr.T 7. w. Dos
we'll, one of the owners of "Pianet," the winner
OF the boswell stake, and OF propeller" the win
ner of the match with passover" gave an excel
lent dinner to his frie nds of the turf yesterday
afternoon when the good things of life were most
bountifu dispensed, and pleasant evening
spent in ''horse talk" Other engagements pre-
vented US from being present, but we are fully as
sured that the gathering was not only pleasant,
but will result in good to racers and the turf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-05-06

MELANCHOLY AccDENT.-The Milwaukee (Wis-
consin) News, of the 25th instant, states that on
the I'D son and daughter OF Martin Feehey,
aged respectively l3 and IA years, who were
playing in q skih at Oshkosh, were blown on into
the lake. and when last seen were fully fiye miles
from shore. Next day boat was procured and
sent in search of the poor children, but the search
proved fruitess, aud as the sea ran high 1t is be-
iieved the boat WAS swamped and the little ones
drowned.
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P. z. GIBBS.
~- DR.. HosrxrrER's CELEBRATED

STOMACH BITfERs have doubtless created ss much
sensation in the community for its remarkable
cures, az any other medicine extant. It is fact
that in the minds of many persons prejudice ex-
lists against what are called Patent Medicines; but
why should this prevent you resorting TO article
that has such an array OF testimony to support it
as Hostetter's Stomach Bittersi Physicians pre-
scribe it why should yon discard it, Judges. nsu-
their families; why should you eject it Let not
your prejudce usurp your reason, to the everlast-
ing injury of your health. If you are sick and re.
Quire a medicine try these Bitters.
For sale by Druggists and Dealers generally, eve.
rywhere. ap lg-lm
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nag. MEXICAN MUSTANG IMMINENT.

Intrinsic virtue alone could insure the success which
this article has attained-for Rheumatism, Salt
Rheum. Burns. Bruises. Stiff Joints or Galds Spran
Pole Evil, and Swellings upon Horses. it has no
il who has once tested its value .And with rsfert
ence to the general estimation Of the Mustang Lin
ment. can cheerfuly say that article ever per-
L. w. SMITH Ridgefeld, Conn" d. LRITcH. ESQ,
Hyde Park, VT, writes "that the horse was consid
cred worthless, (his case was SPAWN but since the
free use of the Mustang Liniment have sold him
for $3.50. Your Liniment is doing wonders up here !"
Such testimony isreachng US every day. The half
is not told. Every family should have it, Beware
Of limitations. The genuine Mustang is sold by all
respectable dealers throughout the world.
BARNES PARK, Proprietors,
An fQ--dAcwim New York
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s~IY Your HAIR is HARSH,

Use Prof Woods Hair Restorative.
. Ii your Hair is Gray,
Use Prof Woods Hair Restorative.
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II you have Nervous Headache,
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Ii yor desire Glossy Hair,
Use prof. Woods Hair Restorative.
Ii you desire to preserve the Color,
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IL you desire not to lose the Color,
Use Prof Woods Hair Restorative.
1t you want a Cheap Article,
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II you admire the Beautiful Lock, i.
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II you admire the Beautiful Ringlets,
Use Prof Woods Hair Restorative.
Il yor wish Beautiful Complexion,
Use Prof Woods Hair Restorative.
II you wish Face free from Pimples,
Use Prof Woods Hair Restorative.
II you wish 10 appear Young,
= Use Prof Woods Hair Restorative.
II you want testimony overwhelming,
Read the Circular Of Prof Woods Hair Restorative.
Ii you want t. find it,
The Depot Is at ia Market street st Louis, Mis-
sogri and 2I2 Broadway, New York. .
NH-I lis also sold 10y every popular Druggist 10
this city and country. mh l2-d&cw3mf
M%GEoRGE B. STEEL, Dentist, Office
add residence No. al on Main, between stt and 9th
tre4ts Richmond Va my D-T
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N arriagc fA High Life.
ICoREEsPoNpENcr OF rgE RIcHMoxD DAILY prsp,rcx
WgLpON. n. C.. Nav 5fh 1879

WELDON, N. c., May 5th, 1858.
There was marriage in high life" in Warren
county, North Carolina, yesterdsy-Mr - Green.
son OF Gen. I. j. Green, late of Texas, TO Misc -
fIery, daughter ofGen. 8 lady 10y former hus.
band, The bride ID an beiress, and her wealth il
computed at eighteen hundred thousand dollars
They went as far as Petersburg, on their way to
Europe, where they will probably spend the ba-
lance of the year. EsTRANGrHo
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~ WHERE SHALL WE GET OUR LIKE

NESS rAERNi-At GIBBS of course, where every one
that wants decent picture, and not = acarricature
always go. Besides, we have never been deceiv.
cd by him with humbug advertisements As these
are sentiments daily expressed and carried out By
of persons, We take pleasure in saying that
addition to our inimitable AMBR0TYPE we are now
executing PHOTOGRAPHS, Off superior character,
both plain and coored which for beauty of finish and
accuracy of likeness, are eauailed by few and sur
ped and warYgnted to please. at moderate prices
AMBR0TYPEe at one dollar and upwards ut GIBBS
9Th and 10th.
da n
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ER or sARsAPaRILLA CognIAL.Tlls Ltfe.qf The Flesh
Is Sn the Blood d-PREPAREn BY A CHEMIST best
RestorsT of Health, and the best Blood-Purifyiug
Compound in the World 1t does not contain a par
tiple cf Mercury. The above preparation is snited
% the impaired and weakened condition Of the hui
man race it invigorates the whole constitutions; re-
moves all pimples and ernptons from the skin; gives
Llooin and freshness to the complexion and Is paIt
calarly adapted to the weakening complaints OF the
eeI. -.
Ii ia q perfect cordial In taste. and acts Ike
charm upon the feelings spirits, and energies OF the
weak and debtated from any cause.
Quart bottles 81; small bottles 80 cents.
portgmouth, NH 3l-d&cw3m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-05-06

PUSH ON THE BALL.-The various
committees appointed in Richmond and Henrico,
to solicit contributions for the Central Agricutu-
raj Society are receiving names from ali quarters.
Not only the sterner sex, but the ladies are pour
ing In their contributions, and seem determin-
ed to make the enterprise entirely successful.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-05-06

THE GREAT EARTHQUAKs AT SAPLEs.-The officia
Journal of the two Sicilies publishes co mplete
list of all the victims OF the earthquake at Naples
of December 10, 1857. The total number Of dead
amounts to os60, and the wounded to 1,S59 1t
appears that the number of dead has greatly ex-
cseded that Of the persons more or less seriously IN
fured
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

sE-DR JoHS r. JAcKsoN--Office No.
Il Main street, Market Bridge. Residence. Rich.
nond House. opposite the Governors Mansion. -
Calls 1cit at either place at any hour of the ay or
night will meet With prompt astcnton.
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