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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-07-27
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saY" 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 follow
ing papers Augusta (Geo.) Constitution.
alist, Mobile Register, Nashville Gazette.
Richmond Dispatch, Paulding (Miss.)
Clarion, and New York Times.
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I Land for Sale.

THE subscriber offers for sale tract of
land containing Five Hundred acres more
or less situated on Hanging Rock Creek in
ii the Village. The buildings, fences, &C.,
all new, and in good order Persons " ish-
ing to purchase will be shown the premises
al any time. NJ ID. MILLER.
Flat Rock, June 18th 1859, l9-tf.
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NOTICE,

During my absence from home aud the
State, my con Bartlett J. Witherspoon, will
act as nv agent and attorney in fact. and
will attend to my Office and represent me
officially or otherwise.
JAMES II. WITHERSPOON.
LANCASTER c. H., July IS, 1859.
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SCHEDULE OF GIFTS.

Patent English Lever Gold Watches, with
fine Gold Hunting Cases SIOO 90
Patent Anchor Lever Gold Watches, large
size, warranted good movements, with fine
Gold Hunting Cases 80 90
Ladies' lSk. Case Gold Lever Watches.
warranted good timekeepers, with fine Gold
Hunting Cases so 90
Ladies' lsk. Case Gold Lever Watches,
Open Dial 80 90
Gents Silver Lever Watches, Hunting
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Gents Silver Lepine Watches, Hunting
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g Parlor Time Pieces, new pattern warran-
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ters, ID 90
Ladies' Elegant Plaid Silk D:ess Pat.
terms, IL Oh
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Ladies' Gold Bracelets, extra fine, 10 90
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Gents Gold Pens, with Silver Extension
Pencil, . 90
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Tickets 80 Half B; Quarters 50 SO
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can have tickets ending in any figure they
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The list Of drawn Numbers and Prizes
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Ter the drawing.
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County and State.
eH- All prizes of 900 and under, paid
Immediately after the drawng-other prizes
at the usual time of thirty days.
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Those who prefer not sending money by
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PARTICULAR NOTICE.

THE subscriber is pleased TO announce
J. 10 the public that from this date to the
lot OF September next, grinding may DE had
every day in theweek at his Steam Mill,
six miles East of I.ancas ter, C. II.
June, 10, II GEO. SINCLAIB.
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The Best Material

for making the wood work of Wagons, and
repairing Wagons, Carriages, Buggies, &c,
and, innsmuch as one of them has had
long experience, and will give all his labor
and attention to the shop, they feel assured
that they will be able to meet the various
wants Of the people of Lancaster and sur
rounding country in this line of business.
Persons Wishing work of this nature per-
formed will find it to their interest TO try
this shop, where they will always find Mr..
Burns ready and willing 10 accommodate
them. SAM'L A. BURNS,
JACK'N HANCOCK.
June 10, 1859. lS-6n.
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one door North of the Ledger Office, where
hc keeps constantly on hand a complete
stock usually kept in his line such as
Coach, Wagon, and Buggy Harness, Col.
lars, Pole Strap', Wagon Saddles, Blind
Brides, Riding Brides, Martinga's Haul
terS, Stirrup Leathers. Bits all kinds and
qualities Saddles and harness repaired at
short notice and low for Cash.
sB" y. B.-l am thankful for the Iibe.
raj patronage heretofore received and trust
by punctual attention to business and faith
fnl work 10 still warrant continuance Of
the same.
June lst, 1859 l6-3m.
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NEW WAGON SHOP.

THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD IN
l. form the public that they have opened
n new Wagon ShoR in the Village of Lam
caster, on Meeting Street, few yards east
of David Billings Blacksmith Shop. They
design Keeping always on hand a large sup
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Land for Sale.

TftE subscriber offers for sale a tract of
l. land containing four hundred and fifty
Acres, more or Ieas, situated on the Stage
Iroad leading srom Lancaster to Camden,
onr miles South Of Lancasterville. The
Ouses are IN good repair and in a healthy
tuaton. Persons wishing TO purchase
u be shown the premises at any time, as
m determined TO sell
JAMES NJ SHAVER.
kvly 4, 1859. 2lu
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Look to your Interest.

w II. BURNS, WOULD RESPECT
w . fully inform the citizens of Lancas-
ter and the District in general, that he is
still carrying on the
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On Hand.
Boots and Shoes.

NJ EMS Calf sewed and poggcd pump
vi sole Boots. Mems kip pegged Boots.
Men and boys kip calf goat Brogans--from
one dollar up. A beautiful assortment of
Ladies' slippers, Buskins. Boots, heeled and
without heel. Just received by
HASSELTINE g. CURETON.
April, 1859.
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Familiarity with all its details, gives me IN
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for a Catalogue. Persons visiting thc city,
are requested to call and examine for them
selves. G G.. EVANS
UEID Qua RTERS,
I39 CHEsTNUr STREET,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Branch Store, 45 Cornhiil, Boston, Mass
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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-03-30
HOME JOURNAL FOR 1859.
New Series-New- Attractions
New Writers. Y
MORRIS & WILLIS, Editors.

A NEW SERIES of this widely circulated
IN FAMILY NEWSPAPER, will be commenced
ON the first deg Of January neat-printed on
fine Paper and clear type.
With the Janrafy number will begin the
publication ola series of beautiful e
Original Works of Fact and Fiction,
written expressly for the Home Journal, by
the best ist'il~s ~ Si1 't
u 9aUm Authors OF America. . d
The first of these is from the pen of gifted
writer, and is tale of love and lucre, entitled,
TWO WAYS TO WEDLOCK!
BY A LADY CONTRIBUTOR. H.
The scene is laid in this city during the
memorable winter ofthe great fire. The Incl
dents are natural and familiar, and the charac-
tiers skrllf1llv drawn and grouped the plot is
clearly d fined and well managed--the style
easy, graceful and flowing, and the denoaoancnd
CONVEYS most useful lesson 1t is auork of
sterling merit. s f4 1s 8 t}eH
This story will be followed by Tale OF
the So tn . and one of startling interest, by
an eminent Southern author, called H
las qasd9 THE AVENGER! aia l.
This production is entirely American in
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tone, conclusion II could not have been true
of any other country, and possesses attractions
of peculiar nature for those "to the manor
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remarkable value. .t+ Id tatsz.f.g.s..
The third of this attractive series of Ameri-
can stories is ~ s58 4t s# A358H ss348.
THE YOUNG WIFE'S DIARY!
eo a1.la by A DAUGHTER OF THE WEST. q
It contains the whole history of woman's
trials, and will be read with the deepest feeling
nv all classes of the community. ~
These charming stories will be succeeded by
others of a similar description, several of which
are already in preparation. i
All the former peculiar features OF the paper.
which have given it a worldwide reputation,
will be continued, while the several new ones
will give an infinite variety to its ever diyersi-
fed pages. Among them are number OF
fresh, spicy, amusing, s~ Al So saf-ai
$3.50 Original Comic Stories,
which smack and relish of the wit, humor. ra-
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AS heretofore. no labor nor expense will be
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ONE Journal, which is everywhere, both at
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efned and elegant repertory OF Literature
and the Arts on this side of the sea, and the
Best and Cheapest family Newspaper
IN THE WORLD. -'f'@@
AS no more copies of the NEW SERIES will be
printed than are ordered, those who desire to
begin with the commencement OF the volume
will be able to do so by forwarding their sub
scriptions without delay. -:tt4
TERMs.-For one copy, So; for three copies,
$5-or one copy for three years, So; for club
Of fifteen copies, 500; and at that rate for a
larger club-always in advance.
Adde'S. @ MORRIS q WILLIS,
Editors and Proprietors, 1O7 Fulton st., ~ Y.
23-tf
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RATES OF ADVERTISING:
.gsesg PRINTING.

The Journal Office is furnished with an en-
tirely new and complete assortment of job
Type, Material, and Stock; and is prepared TO
execute Book, Pamphlet, Card, Circular, Bill
Head, Handful, Label. and all other kinds OF
plain and fancy Letter Press Printing in as
good style and at as reasonable rates as any
office in the Northwest
Orders, from a distance, for printing, ac-
coapanicd by cash, will be promptly attended
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mail as desired.
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CHEAP! CHEAP!

ME- mean the west 1softhe N E. quarter of
w section L, town %, range Is This is
as good land as there is in the Kinickinic VAL
ley, and viii be sold at the lowest price for the
+" ready John Davis" 1t lies near the head
waters of the Kinickinic, and is a most desira-
Die location. For further particulars YOU tina,
have money. call ON the Subscriber at the
Je IRNAL ornsE. "A. TAYLOR
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LAND &, LOTS FOR SALE!
TURNING and SiWING MILL !

THE subscriber has on the South Fork ofthe
L Kinnickinnic, large and commodious shop
for doing all kinds Of Mechanics work He will
be prepared to do all kinds of Turning. Of the
shortest notice. Also any kind of Saving f
= - - J. a.. aEeRF.
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PsNELANDS!

THE Subscriber offers for sale $50 acres of
i choice pine land. situated on the Eau Gale
river, a short distance above Carson & Eatons
mill This land will be sold cheap for Cash.
Fer further information call on the subseri-
Der at the journal Office e.
-.5fft- III. A. TAYLOR.
River Fails June 18th 1851
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HNHE SUBSCRIBER, in order to place the
Il. WEEKLY WISCONSIN within the
reach OF every farmer in the N orth- West, will
send it to any address one year on the receipt
of s 4. postpaid ,1i1a9 4sfaTts
~ Any person sending us $40 viii receive
eleven copies for one year, = XaT
The Wise Dnsin is the largest family
newspaper in the State, is independent in poll
tics. has the fullest and most reliable Geographic
reports, and contains each week Review of
the Domestic and Foreign Markets
N. B.-The Daily Wisconsin is mailed
every afternoon at 4 o'clock, at SIS per year,
in advance Tri-Weekly every other day, at
50 per year in advance. ,f--..-
- All country Exchanges inserting the
above four tines and calling attention to the
sus4-F T. eRAABR, ps1Nstr
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GOLD PENS RE-POINTED

ID RICE so CENTS. Enclose the psa n
u letter with cash or postage stamps, and
by return mail you viii recslrs tks psa -
good as new. Address. az 4ai,io -a5fe~
$3.50 e, Elliot, Syrasuss, n. Y,
Any paper giving the above three inssrtssn
and sending ne marked sspy ~ nal ~
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TIE MILWAUKEE SENTINEL.
Great Inducements to Clubs.

WE DESIGN to improve the appearance
w of the SENTINEL. thus rendering it one
Of the cheapest and most desirable Business
and Family Newspapers published in tie
whole n Northwest. We expect, under our nev
clubbing rates, to receive large additions to OF
present list, and hope our friends tlroughol
the State will interest themselves at once IL
getting up clubs. ...-- r
sw Remember. with ten names we send tn
eleventh copy 70 the person getting up th'
Club, or to any one he may designate.
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G.. III. POWELL'S COLUMN
a41fT0 CONTINUED. ? fff0
The balance lof Ihe 5nl free. lois 81 Glenmor

The balance ofihe 500 free lots in Glenmont
viii be given. TO parties wishing to- put up
stores SHOPS and dwelling houses. s..
Business men and mechanics please remem-
Der that these Inducements would make town
even where there were no railroad advantages;
and that here where the Grand Railroad cross
ing Of the ST. Croix is bound to be, where such
long Lines of road meet the navigable waters,
and make their transhipments, together with
the inducements offered to those who will go
there and 90 to acork, combine to make Glen
mont a point well worthy of your attention.
Besides tbebonus offered TO actual operators
they viii be allowed TO purchase more proper
ty atGlenniont at the lowest rates. - as
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100000 Acres Of Land

NOR sale, including wild timber, prairie lots
L 80 and improved farms in the Counties of
Pierce and st. Croix, which are worthy of at
tcntion either for homes or investment on spec
lilation. For particulars address
1853 - GEO. MAY POWELL.
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TERMS---Cash in Advance.
WEEKLY, per annum $l.5U
six months lu
three months - s.
TkI-W EERLY, per annum Az
six months 2c0
three months 10
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six months " So
three months d" 20t
TRI-wEEKLY CLUB RATES,
Two copies l 10
Three copies - lou
-Four copies se - l2U
s8-Particu1ar attention is called to- the fol-
lowing liberal club rates for the Weekly:
Te Clubs of four, per annum So
e" five, 90
Psf Any person obtaining Club of ten vii
be entitled to the eleventh copy, of eleven copie
will be sent for $40, thus allowing this persor
getting up the club liberal per centage fot
his trouble. We srritc the names on papers sent
TO Club subscribers. if desired.
s~ All current bank notes, property e'aclo
scd and registered IN the Post Office where tn
money is mailed may be sent at our risk
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Address JERMAIN d. BRIGHTMAN !
Publishers Daily Sentinel, Milwaukee, Wis.
eW- Weekly Papers publishing the abov
Prospectus three months, conspicuously, am
calling attention to the same, will be entities
10 an exchange with the DAILY SENTINEL Ont
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SO free town lots, for the man who will
publish live" weekly newspaper for 5 years
at>Clenmont. We also agree to get the largest
half of respectable subscription list for the
same.
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NJ Z 8

AT 40 SNYDER'S, sFssseess. asa,as
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Is THE RURAL New YORKER is designed to be
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and all additional Numbers at the same rate
with one extra copy TO the getter up Of the
club.
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@ Premiums for Getting up Clubs.
Three, Five Eight, or more Copies, make a
Club To every person getting up Club at
the above prices, and renting the money, we
will give gratis, "The Garland of Art" con-
tanning 50 Steel Plates. all of which are entire:
" original, or "Mrs. Widdifeld's Cook Book =
the only real cook ever yet published; or a vol
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19 No. 100 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
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800 on Ri Ea ~ s %s aTst Tssrs n IS
quantity of good pine timber on the.
above tract. The soil is of superior
quality, Terms, fourth in hand,
= and the remainder in lumber deliver
ed at Green's or Holmans mill the
coming winter. This is rare oppor-
& b tunity for an enterprising man of small
means to secure home.
Fss.s a-<sss(N. n. POWELL.
River Falls. May Goth, 1853 49-tf
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Peterson's Magazine!
The Best and Cheapest Magazine
'tt" In the World for Ladies.

y
HNHIS popular Magazine, already the cheap
4 est and best Monthly of its KIND in the
world, will be greatly improved for 1857. 1t
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steel plates, and five hundred wood engravings
which is proportionally more thaa any Pc
riodical of any price, ever yet gave.
It's Thrilling Original Stories
Are pronounced by the newspaper press to be
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'A It's Superb Mezzotints
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Twelve copies for one year, Is Oh
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a FEW choice pieces of farming land in
A this immediate vicinity, fol- sale at bar
gain. N. N. POWELL. &