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TAXES! TAXES!!

I WILL proceed to collect the TAXES for the
Il year 1857, at the following places, and on the
following times, to wit:
At Bratton's, on Monday, the 22d of February.
At McConnellsyille, on Tuesday, the 23d of
February.
At Thomas Nance's, on Wednesday, the Oath of
February.
At Fecmster's, on Thursday, the 25th of Feb'y.
At Clark's Store, on Friday, the 10Th of Feb'y.
At Gilfllin's, on Saturday, the 9th of Feb'y.
At Yorkville, on Monday, the lst of March.
At Wylic's Store, on Tuesday, the I'd of March.
At Boydton, on Wednesday, the Sd of March.
At Moore's, on Thursday the 4th of March.
At Whisonant's, on Friday, the 9Th of March.
At Yorkville, on Friday, the 9Th of March,, and
remain during the week.
At Gray Westbrook's, on Monday, the 18th of
March.
At Coates Tavern, on Tuesday, the 10th of
March.
At Fort Mill, on Wednesday, the 18th of March.
At Clay Hill, on Thursday, the 18th of March.
At Bethel, on Friday, the 10Th Of March.
At Smiths, on Saturday. the 10th of March.
At Rock Hill, on Monday, the 22d of March.
At Ebcnczcr, on Tuesday, the Odd of March.
aeaA. By order of the Comptroller General, no
bills on any Bank will be received in payment of
taxes, except the following, viz 1.-THE Commercial
Bank of Columbia; The Bank of Charleston; The
Union Bank, of Charleston: The Bank Of the State
of South Carolina; The State Bank Of Charleston;
The Bank of Georgetown; The Merchants Bank
of Cheraw The Bank of Camden and the Bank
of Chester.
sSgnM. All Taxpayers are required to report the
date of births, marriages and deaths, on their res
p~ective premises. Ministers and Magistrates to
report Marriages. Physicians to report the births
o,I Hoo. Tho within tho hounds of fheir nractice
M The Books will be closed on the first of
May. Taxpayers are reminded that the Tax
Collector is required to issue Executions against
all dcfaulters after the Books are closed.
T. w. STURGIS, r. C.
Ian 81 ct
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tire Of the river, at a part where, even at q low
water, she will have almost double the depth to
float her. by the time she was fairly moored, the
news of her launch had spread up and down the
river, and the Thames was almost covered with
small boats. which rowed round her, and some of
which were laden to the waters edge with men.
women and children. Fortunately. no accident
took place, and the tiny feet that followed in the
wake of the Leviathian, and y hich made the banks
re-ccho their prolonged cheering, quietly dlspers-
OIL before nightfall."
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Commissioners Sale.
Jane Amanda Eppes,

Jane Amanda Eppes,
rs. Bill for Dower.
j. D. Johnston, Adm'r. ct. al.
TN obedience to the order of the Court of Equi-
ty, passed at Chambers, l will expose to pub.
lie sale at York Court House, on the FIRST MON
DAY IN APRIL next, the tract Of land described
in the pleadings, situate on the East side of Ca
tawpa River, bounded by lands of Mrs. kimbrell,
Vim. Merritt, W. 1. Clawson, c. L. Clawson and
others, containing
1856 ACRES.
TEEMs.-Cash enough to pay cost-thc balance
on a credit of twelve months, with interest from
date, the purchaser to give bond and two good
%sureties, and q mortgage of the premises. Pur'
chasers to pay for all necessary papers.
IS5) JNO. L. MILLER, C. E. ID
March 1 ut
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In Euuitv---Yo

j. NJ. Pardue, ct. a., Us. Samuel D. Pardue, ct. aL
Bill. for Partition.
4 Ii those having claims against the estate of
IN John P. Pardue, deceased, are hereby mott
fed to present and establish them on oath before
the Commissioner, on or before the 18th day Of
May next. Reference will positively be closed on
that day. JNO. L. MILLER, C. E. Y. D.
Feb II 1851 6 3m
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CarOlina---YOrk District.

VHTHEREAS VIM. McGILL has applied to me
w for Letters of Administration, on all and sim
gular the goods and chattcls, rights and credits of
JOHN PHIFER, late of the District aforesaid,
deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors Of the said
deceased, to be and appear before me, at our next
Ordinar-'s Court for the said District, to be hold
en- at York Court House on the 9Th day of March
next, to shew cause, if any, why the said Admin
%istration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and Seal, this ODD day of
February, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and fifty eight, and in the eighty
second year Of American Independence.
J. NJ. ROSS, O. Y. D.
Feb 5 s 2t
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SPECIE PAYMENT RESUMED !!

INTENDING to change my business the ensu.
of GOODS, which is very complete, ut q very
short advance on FIRST COST for CASH, or to
prompt paying customers.
l have quite q fine variety of
LADIES' WINTER DRESS GOODS,
Black Bombazines and Alpaccas plain and plaid
Mcrinos, quite a variety a very handsome assert
ment of Nous de LANES, solid c~olors Stripes,
Plaids and Ombres Oriental and Scotch Plaids;
together with o good assortment of
WHITE GOODS,
Brown and Bleached Homespun; IN elegant as
sortment of NADER PRINTS.
Also, n good assortment of Plaid and Plain Sat-
inetts; Black and Fancy Colored Cassimeres ;
Black, Blue, Green and Olive Cloths. Ladies
Cloaks and Shawls-a large assortment-togeth-
err with a good selection of
READY.MADE CLOTHING.
A pretty good assortment of Hardware, Cutlery,
Crockery and Glassware, Saddles and Brides :;
Shoes and Boots for Ladies and Gentlemen, q good
assortment ; Hats and B%onnets, latest style; all of
which will be sold at unusually LOW PRICES on
the above terms. Persons wishing to purchase
would do well to
CALL AND EXAMINE MY STOCK
before purchasing elsewhere.
The debts due the late concern of S. SADLER
g. SON, must be closed up as longer indulgence
cannot be given.
S. SADLER.
Nov &c Al If
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At Prime Cost for Cash,

or on short credit to responsible purchasers. I
have on hands q large amount of valuable and de-
sirable Goods, and those wishing to buy would do
well to call Immediately, for the prices shall be no
objection.
To those of my kind friends who have kindly
extended to me their patronage, I tender my sin
cere thanks. JAMES ALLEN, JR.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-03-04

DATROL DUTY.--Al persons who pro-
Il pose to commute with Council in lieu of Pa
troll DUTY, are hereby notified, that unless
such communication is complied with Oh or before
the 18th of MARCH next, they will be placed on
the patrol list. BY order of Council.
RICHARD HARE, ,IntendanL
J. a. MCLEAN, Clerk.
Feb IS s st
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DeGRATH'S ELECTRIC OIL,

THIS celebrated remedy for Rheumatism, Gout,
Il Neuralgia, Erysipelas. Eruptions, Sprains,
Burns, Felons, &C., is manufactured only by Prof.
Charles De Grath everywhere known as the origi-
nal discoverer, at his old establishment in Phila-
delphia.
The sale of this Great Remedy has been unpre-
cedented, the last year alone, over Sl35, 900 worth
was sold, and wherever it is known, there it is
used. Purcell, Ladd s. Co., of Richmond, bought
last year over 81, 200 worth Barnes & Park of N.
York, $4,000 worth; Seth S. Hance, of Baltimore,
over $4,000 J. D.. Parks, of Cincinnati, $1,000
worth and other large Druggists all over the Uni
ted States.
Read and do likewise-all Dealers and Drug
gists.
Baltimore, Md. Dec. Sd, 1856.
Prof. De Grath. Dear Sir: Please send me per
steam packet $500 worth your Electric Oil, the
last lot is sold except 8 bottles and the demand is
on the increase-this makes over So, 600 of your
Electric Oil, l have sold during the past II months.
SETH s. HANCE,
1O8 Bait. street.
And here is another from the Wealthiest Drug
House ia the great West.
Cincinnati, Nov. Sd, 1856.
Prot. DeGrath PLEASE send me II gross small
size No. l; 6 Gross Medium No. 2; and 2 gross
large No. 8, and draw on me for the amount as be-
fore. JOHN D. PARkE.
Another.
indianapolis, Oct. %, 1856.
Prof. De Grath Forward me per Express,
$500 worth of your Electric Oil assorted sizes, on
your usual terms. ROBERT BROWNING.
In fact the demand considering the time since
the article has been discovered, has been unpre-
cedented and is now beyond oil precedent.
CAuTIoN.--There are numerous limitations
sprung up on the reputation that my article has
acquired. The public must beware. They are
! worthless.
ALLISON s. BRATTON, Agents, Yorkville, S.
C.. Country Merchants will be supplied at whole
sale prices. For sale by Druggists generally.
Feb 10 s I'm
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Commissioners Sale.

Mary C.. Mcconnell :. pn.t, Do~.,.
Walter B. Metts, e. al.
In obedience to the order of the Court of Equi-
4 ty, made in the above case, at June Term,
1857, l will expose to public sale, at York Court
House, on the FIRST MONDAY IN APRIL next,
the tract of land described in the pleadings, viz
All that tract of land situate in York District,
bounded by lands of Sarah Caten, Elizabeth Lit
tie, D. D. Moore, W. Z. Wilson, John Starr and
others, containing
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!Ol5 ACRES,
more or less.

more or less.
Also, a lot in the village of York, on Congress
street, bounded by lot Of James JeiferyS, }. l.
Zurcher, and lands of G. W. Williams, containing
lIALF-ACRE, more or less.
TERMs-Cash.
$50 JNO. L. MILLER, c. l.. y. d.
March ( . 5t
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NOTICE.--All those indebted to me by
~ Note or Account, are earnestly requested to
come forward and make settlement of the same,
rs I dislike to resort to more stringent means for
collecting. JAMES ALLEN, JR.
Dec 10 40 If
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GOOD BARGAINS!

4 S l have determined to leave Yorkville, it is
N my anxious desire to dispose of my STOCK
OF GOODS and settle up my business as soon as
possible. To offer inducements to persons wish
ing to purchase Goods for little money, I will from
this date. offer my entire stock
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-03-04

EOPARTNERSHIP.-The undersigned
" have this day formed n Co partnership under
the name of D. c.. RODDEY & BRO, at Rock
Hill, where We will keep a general assortment of
GOODS of all descriptions usually found in an
up-country Store. We hope by honest principles
and q strict attention to b business, to receive q lib
eral share of patronage from the community.
D. G. RODDEY,
7. L. RODDEY.
Rock Hill, Feb. 6, 1858. Gtf
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DEATHS.
~ .

DIEp-In this District on the 9th ultimo, ST.
SAN r., daughter of VIM. A. and P. +. Workman,
aged two years, six months and six days.
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WEEDS PATENT SEWING MAcHISE.-This is the
most reliable Sewing Machine ever offered in this
market, both in the quality Of its work, its dura.
bility and simplicity. The operation of it is easier
learned than that Of any other Machine, while it
works with ease on the finest silk or the heaviest
cloth or leather, on either of which it works in q
very superior manner; making u straight evenly
laid seam, much finer than ordinary hand work,
while both sides of the cloth are stitched alike. 1t
rarely gets out Of working order or requires re-
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The Numbers from l to so, 900, corresponding
with those Numbers on the Tickets printed on
separate slips of paper, are encircled with mall
tin tubes and placed in one Wheel.
The first 457 Prizes, similarly printed and en-
circled, arc placed in another wheel.
The wheels are then revolved, and o number is
drawn from the wheel Of Numbers, and at the
sam time a Prize is drawn from the other wheel.
The Number and Prize drawn out are opened and
exhibited to the audience, and registered by the
Commissioners; the Prize being placed against the
Number drawn. This operation is repeated until
oil the Prizes are drawn out.
Approximation Prizes.-Thetwo preced-
ing and the two succeeding Numbers to those draw
ing the first Z Prizes will be entitled to the %
Approximation Prizes. For example: if Ticket
No. 1880 draws the $40, 900 Prize, those Tickets
numbered 11248, 11249, 1881, 1882, will each
be entitled to $500. If Ticket No. $50 draws the
$4,000 Prize, those Tickets numbered 548, $40,
551, $50, will each be entitled to $500, and so on
according to the above scheme.
The 5000 Prizes of $40 will be determined by
the last figure of the Number that draws the S70,-
900 Prize. For example, if the Number drawing
the $4,000 Prize ends with No. l, then oil the
Tickets, where the number ends in !, will be en-
titled to $50. If the Number ends with No. 2,
then all the Tickets where the Number ends in 2
will be entitled to $50, ard so on to 0.
Certificates Of Packages will be sold at the fol-
lowing rates, which is the risk:
Certificate of Package of 10 Whole Tickets, $50
10 Half :. 40
10 Quarter .. 90
10 Eighth &c. 10
Rasn In ordering Tickets or Certificates, enclose
the money to our address for the Tickets ordered,
on receipt of which they will be forwarded by first
mail. Purchasers can have Tickets endingin any
figure they may designate.
The List CT Drawn Numbers and Prizes will be
sent to purchasers Immediately after the drawing.
Bsn Purchasers will please write their sigma
lures plain, and give their Post Office, County and
State.
Bea, Remember that every Prize is drawn and
payable in full without deduction.
ESye All prizes of 81, 900 and under, paid i'm
mediately after the drawing-other prizes at the
usual time of thirty days.
All communication strictly confidential.
Address Orders for Tickets or Certificates to
S. SWAN s. CO., augusta, Ga.
BEE. Persons residing near Montgomery, Ala,
or Atlanta, Ga, can have their orders filled, and
save time by addressing, S. Swan & Co., at either
of those cities.
ssg@ A list of the numbers that are drawn from
the wheel, with the amount of the prize that each
one is entitled to, will be published after every
drawing, in the following papers:
augusta Geo. Conshtutonalist, Ner Orleans
Delta, Mobile Register, Charleston Standard, Nash
vile Gazette, Atlanta Iutelhgencer, New York Week
IN Day Book, Savannah Morning Ners, Richmond
Dispatch, New York Dispatch and Paulding (Mis'.)
Clarion.
Feb 25 s If
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DEATH FROM BJRN1SG.-We learn that Mrs,
Fetner, wife of Mr.. D. A. Fetner of this District,
died on Saturday from the effects of a burn. The
accident which terminated in so melancholy a man
ner happened on Thursday last. Mrs. Fetner
was standing near the fireplace winding a clock
which stood on the mantlepiece, when her dress
took fire, and before relief could be afforded, the
destructive element had so enveloped her as to
cause death. She had been married but q few
weeks. Mrs. F. was q daughter of Mr.. W. c.
Bishop Wmnisjoro' Register.
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In EuuitV-York.

William H. Nicholson rs. Leroy STANDARDIZATION
for Funds Of Absent Debtor.
TT appearing to my satisfaction that Leroy
Il Springs, the defendant in the above stated
case, resides without the limits of this State on
motion of Clawson, Solicitor for the Petitioner, it
is ordered that the said defendant do plead, an
swer or demur to said petition within three months
from the publication hereof, otherwise q decree
pro confesso will be awarded against him.
JNO. L. MILLER, C. E. Y. D.
Feb II 1851 6 3m
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ARRIVAL EXTRAoEDIXARY.-Professo Charles
De Grath. introducer of tie genuine De Gruth's
Electric Oil, is now in town, having arrived from
Harrisburg, Pa, yesterday afternoon. The pro-
fessor is stopping at that time, honcred establish
ment. the Fountain Hotel. The Fountain is the
house where General Lafayette stayed during his
visit to Baltimore, and appears to be the favori'e
hotel with all great men. We understand the Pro-
fessor intends TO deliver q lecture this morning at
Q o'clock, at the Centre Market, when and where
he will fully convince his hearers OF the beneficial
effects Of his far famed Electric Oil in assuaglng
the sutferings Of humanity .-Balimorc San. This
Great Remedy can be had of the agents here. See
advertisement in another column.
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SINGULAR AND Awful FREAK OF NATuRE-A
CHILD WITH A FRoG's HEAD.-A negro woman,
belonging to Mr.. Lawrence Smith, of Petersburg,
Va, lately gave birth to a child, the physical mai
formations Of which were of the most horrible and
extraordinary possible character. From the waist
downward the child was like others and symmet-
rically built, but above the middle it was moulded
into a frightful~ resemblance to the form of a frog.
The head was fat, the mouth being several inches
wide, and placed underneath. The nose was
entirely wanting, as the eyes stood outlike goggles.
No physician who saw it had ever witnessed any
phenomenon to compare with it, and it was con-
sidered by them a perfectly unprecedented occur
renee in the annals of embryology. 1t lived but
a few hours. The ears were the only portion fthe
head which did not bear a resemblance to a frog,
and these were much like those Of q cat, being
salient and pointed, and adding still more to the
horrible appearance of the anomalous creature.
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Feb 18
NEW FIRM,

TNHE SUBSCRIBERS having bought out the
Il entire interest of L. p. BARNETT s. co =,
in the DRUG BUSINESS in this place, respect
fully inform The citizens of the town and District,
and adjacent counties of North Carolina, that
they will continue the above business ut the same
old stand. In addition to their former stock of
CHEMICALS, DRUGS & MEDICINES,
they have just received, and are now opening a
we'll selected stock of Medicines, which they will
sell very low for cash, or on very moderate terms
to good and prompt customers.
The Stock then, with the last purchase, is large
and well-assorted, a~ffording excellent opportuni-
ties to the Merchant, Planter and Physician, who
will gain much by calling and examining for them
selves.
We have made such arrangements in our future
purchases, rs will fully enable us to sell upon
terms and ut prices most accommodating.
Our present stock consists of Drugs, Medicines,
Chemicals, Dye. Woods and Dye-Stuffs, Oil, Paint,
and Painters articles; Varnish, Window Glass (of
all sizes Putty and Glassware. English, Ameri-
can and French Perfunery Toilet and Shaving
Soap Toilet, Flesh and Hair Brushes; a full as
sortment of Surgical and Dental Instruments !;
Trusscs, Supporters and Bandages; Spices, Snuff,
best Chewing Tobacco, and Cigars of first rate
flavor; Harrison's Ink Cognac Brandy of the We
ry best brand; pure Wines, the best ever sold in
this market, and used only for sickness and med
icinal purposes; Schiedam Gin, o pure article.
All our Preparations and Compounds will be
made in strict accordance with the directions Of
the United States Pharmacy; and we will be care
full to represent honestly and faithfully, the char
acter and quality of any article sold by us.
Heaa. The Junior partner, DR.. JAMES B. AL
LISON, who has already had considerable expert
npcn in thn commanding mud nroctice of medicine.
will always be in attendance, ready and willing to
compound and dispense all prescriptions sent in
by Physicians, or fill all orders made by custom
ers. Physicians, therefore, need have no fear as
to the careful compouuding of all Prescriptions,
even of the most dangerous medicines.
Goods carefully packed md forwarded as direc-
ted. Prompt attention given to oil orders.
ALLISON s. BRATTON.
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APPROXIMATION PRIZES.
PLAN OF THE LOTTERY.

5,485 Prizes amounting 1920, 00(
Whole Tickets S10-Halres S5-Quarters $3.50
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SSIllSla Nj IalHHa SILL I1ILQl

TVEN SO.--The Subscriber continues the
IL practice of Physic in all its departments
He proposes to take charge of CHRONIC, or old
standing forms of disease, at home and abroad
He is now possessed of MAGNETIC remedies,
which will restore all durable cases if patients will
give him q chance, and provided they have n will
and determination of purpose to be restored to
health. He will sell MAGNETIC REMEDIES,
accompanied with directions for their use to pa
tients who are inclined to treat their own cases.
His Office is at No. Is, Congress-street, forkville,
S. c. Z. A. CRENSHAW, VI. D.
Jan 7 l 1y
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In Equity---York

James H. Stewart, administrator, Us. Elizabeth X.
Stewart, et. M.-BW for adrics and direction,
and dirision ofproperty.
1T appearing to my satisfaction that Vim. Poag
i and his wife Nancy, reside beyond the limits
of this State: On motion of Williams s. Beatty,
Compliments Solicitors, it is ordered that they
do plead, answer or demur, to the Bill of Com
plant filed in this case, within three months from
the publication hereof, or q decree pro confssso
will be awarded against them.
JNO. l.. MILLER, C. E. Y. D.
Jan 81 1S01 3 3m
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South Carolina---York District

%NAIHEREAS W. c. OWENS has applied to me
for Letters of Administration, Oh all and
singular the goods and ~chattcls, rights and credits
Of PRISCILLA NIVEN, late Of the District aforc-
said, deceased: -.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me, at our
next Ordinary's Court for the said District. to be
holden ut York Court House Oh the 10Th day Of
MARCH instant, to shcw cause, if any, why the
said administration should not hc granted.
Given under my hand AMI Seal, this lSt day Of
MARCH, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and tiity-cight, and i'll the eighty
second year Of American independence.
J. NJ. ROSS, o. Y. D.
NH It
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Jones
CHOLAGUGUE, a speedy and positive cure
for Acue and Fever. For Sale by
ALLISON & BRATTON.
NTOTICE.--Al persons indebted to me will
find their NOTES in the hands of j. Il. Err
WIN, Esq. EEohuH olhhhni
Feb Is IL
DOOTS AND SIHOES-As cheap as they
D can be purchased in this market. For sale
by L. BLOOMBERG & BRO.
Jan IA "
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HH The Austin correspondent of the Calves
ton Cir7ian, in his letter of the 18th ultimo,
writes as follows:
Inow have the pleasure of announcing the pas
sage of one of the most important laws ever enact
ed for the welfare of Texas. 1t is an act opening
the almost entire public domain Of the State to
sale at fixed prices. To be brief, the Commission
err of the Land Office is authorized to sell land
scrips in quantities of 160, $50, $40 and l,2SO
tracts. The lands in the Pacific Reserve to be sold
at two dollars per acre the alternate sections III.
vades railroad and Galveston Canal grants and
lands on all the islands at one dollar and twenty
FIVE cents per acre: and all other public lands at
one dollar. The bill passed, on motion of Mr..
Brown, at 10 o'clock last night. This morning n
run was made on the Land Office to buy fifty cents
scrip authorized by the last Legislature, as the
price Of lands in the Pacific Reserve, before the
Governor could sign this bill, and by II o'clock
about twelve thousand dollars had been paid in ;
but Gov. Runnels, hearing Of the movement, lost
no time in afixing his sign manual to the act and
notifying the Commissioner that it was a law of
the land, which at l p m. put a stop to the specu'
ton. You will see that spectators were thus Sc
curing reserve scrip at fifty cents, while its price
would be two dollars the moment the act was
signed.