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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-07-13
Special Notice to Book BUYERS.

As there are parties of doubtful RESPONSE
bility advertising Gift cOnccraS, and some
are making many large promises, under tic-
htIous names. without the intention or abiI.
Ity to fulfil them, hoping, through the pop.
nlarltv "f my enterprise, to deceive and
plundcr the public. "a strict sense of conpcls
me TO warn all against them And if any
are deceived and cheated 10y them, they
should not he so unjust rs to condemn me
along with them, for they are base imitators
OF nm enterprise that has cost me nm i'm.
mcnSc amount of time and money 10 place
in the position which il ROW occupies. com
mandIng m extensive and increasing trade
approved and endorsed, with the mCst en-
tire freedom and confidence, by the leading
Publishing Houses in the Unioo whose let
icrs approval and endorsement are in nv
possession, and will be produced and shown
nt any time with the greatest pleasure.
Jane -, GIN. G.. G. EVANS
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CATALOGUES SENT FREE.

Since originated the Gin Bool: ENTERPRISE
| have repeatedly called the attention of the
public to my large stock and liberal offers, to
which they have always warmly responded
| can now, with more satisfaction than ever,
call attention to my largely increased induce.
mcnts to purchasers Being very heavily en-
gagged in publishing, exchange my own pub.
lications for those of others houses and am
enabled to procure all my books at the original
cost Of making, and thus can and do supply
the majority of the other houses engaged in
than they can procure them from other pub
fishers. | can also, hy my heavy purchases of
Watches and Jcwelry, for cash, furnish them
with their Gifts at lower rates than they can
buy them from the manufacturers.
Having such an advantage in buying. | can
insure my customers better Gifts with their
Books than any other house, and can give my
Agents a larger commission. \ valuable Gift
will he delivered with each Book at the time
of sale Gifts worth $500, at the lowest whole
sale prices, will be impartally distributed with
every 81 900 worth of Books sold
Send for Catalogue, which will be mailed
free to any address contaiTg the most valuable
collection of Standard productions in Litcra.
turc, Philosophy, History, Geography, Travels,
and the Sciences, with all the tavortc works
of Fiction and Romance, and cvcay other de.
partmcnt oi Literature, classified aS described
| below. Send for il for if You don't wish To or.
der Books, you will obtain a very valuable
Book for reference, as IL contains all the de-
sirablc books in print, and will cost you moth.
! ing.
Particular attention is requested to the List
of my Publications, which will be found in the
latter part of my Classified Catalogue 1t con.
| tains large number of dcscrycdv popular
| works, by various authors among which are
all OF 7. ). Arthur'S best works, well known as
a moral, instructive and pleasing author, in
tcresting biographies travels, &c
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HOSTETTER,S
STOMACH BlTTERS.

for tie cure Of Dyspepsid, Endiyo-tion, Nausea,
cssnsicie} coa,IicIe} 1o,s & % 1ppestts or any 8asGns
oy Hse Stomach or BoIcaIs, producing Crdntps,
Oy'entery, tolic, Cholera Aordus, DC.
In view Of the fact that every member Of
the human family is more or less subjected to
Home of the above complaints besides in.
Vulnerable other conditions in life, which,
by the assistance of little knowledge or
exercise Of common sense, they may be able
80 to regulate their habits of diet, and with
the assistance of good tonic, secure per-
manent health. In order to accomplish this
desired object, the true course to pursue is,
certainly, that which will produce natural
state OF things ut the least hazard of vital
strength and life for this end DR.. Hostetter
has introduced to this country prepara-
ton called HOSTETTER'S STOMACH
BlTTERS, which at this day is not new
medicine, but one that has been tried for
years, giving satisfaction to all who have
used it. The Btters operate powerfully upon
the stomach. bowels and liver, restoring
them to healthy and vigorous action, and
thus by the simple process of Strengthening
nature, enable the system to triumph over
disease. Diarhaa, dysentery or hux, 80
generally contracted by new settlers and
caused principally by the change cf water
and diet, will be speedily regulated by
brief use of this preparation. Dyspepsia.
uisease which Is probably more prevalent
when taken in all its various forms, than
any other; the cause of which may always
be attributed to arrangements of the diges.
tive organs can be cured without fail by
using HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BIT
TIERS as per directions on the bottle. For
this disease every physician will recon.
mend Bitters Of some kind, then why not
use an article known to DC infaliiblc 2
Every country have their Bitters as a pre-
ventive Of disease, and strengthening of
the system in general, aud among them all
there is not to be found more healthy
people than the Germans, from whom this
preparation emanated, based upon scientific
experiments which has attended TO advance
the destiny Of this great preparation in the
medical scale Of science.
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CLASSIFICATION OF BOOKS

AGricultural-This department embraces all
standard works upon general Agriculture, Cot
ton Planting, Flowers, Gardening, Farm In.
pemcnts, Horses, Sheep, Cattle, Bees, &c, &c
Albums-Ladics' "a great Variety Floral,
Cap Quarto, Royal Cap, DENY Quarto, Auto.
gra ,h, &c.
Annuas-a large and elegant assortment.
Biblcs-A splendid assortment of Pocket,
Pew and Family Bibles, in every style, from
Il TO $50.
Prayer Books-A complete assortment. in
every form and ut all prices.
Hymn Books-As used by the different de-
nominations.
gaphical-Work of Irving, Hcadlcy,
Wccms Sparks, Bancroft, and every other
standard author
Botanical-By Comstock, Gray, Lincoln,
Darby, Wood, &c, &c.
Cookcry-Rcccipt and Cook Books, by Mrs.
Hale, Leslie, WiddifcId, Mckenzie, &c.
Gcrman-Standard German Literature.
WGb,tcr's, English, French
German, Spanish, Latin, Greek, Italian, &c.
Cyclopcdias-All the standard authors.
Gcographical-Thc latest and most approved
School and other Biographies, Maps, and
Travellers Guides
Geology-Thc works of Hugh Miller, Harris,
Hitchcock, I.ycll, and others.
lliStorcal-By Prescott, Irving, Bancroft,
Robertson, Hume, Gibbons, Macauley, and
others.
liumorous-Enbraccs a World OF Fun
Juvcnlc-Evcry description of Illustrated
Books for Children.
Law And Mcdicinc-Thc Standard Works
of these professions.
Mechanical Aud Scientfc-Thc most ap-
proved works on Mechanics, Architecture and
the exact Sciences.
Poetry-Engish and American. Octave and
Literary editions of the Standard Poets; Pock
ct and Cabinet cditiOns-plain and illustrated,
bound in every style to suit the taste of all
Works OF Fiction--By Scott, Irving, Coop
cr, Dickens, and all the approved writers.
School And Classical, Travels And Adreu.
turcs, Games, Sports And Pastimcs, Religious,
Biblical And Theological, Musical And Gec
Books, Odd Fellowship And Free Masonry.
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Depart.
ment embraces everything not included in the
above classification, Of an interesting or in
structive character, that ia in print.
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SCHEDULE OF GIFTS.

Patent English Lever Gold Watches, with
fine Gold Hunting Cases 500 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 80 90
Ladies' lsk Case Gold Lever Watches,
Open Dial 35 OO
Gents Silver Lever Watches, Hunting
Cases, 25 90
Gents Silver Lepne Watches, Hunting
Cases, ID 90
Gents Silver Lepine Watches, Open Dial,
IL 90
Parior Time Pieces, new pattern warran-
ted, 10 90
Ladies' Elegant Black Silk Dress Pat
ters, l5 90
Ladies EIegan, Plaid Silk D,es. Pat.
terms, IL Oh
Ladies Cameo Sets. Pin and Drops to
match, Is 90
Ladies' Canoe Sets. Pin and Drops to
match, 10 90
Ladies Gold Bracelets, extra fine, 10 90
Ladies' Gold Bracelets, Plain or Eugrav.
ed Band, 8 90
Gents Solid Gold Vest Chains, new pat.
tern, Is 90
Ladies' Guards, or ChatelaiRe Chains,
Choice, l5 90
Large Gold Spring Lockets, with Double
Cases, 10 90
Large Gold Snap Lockets, with Double
Cases. 5 90
Medium size, No. 3. Lockets, with Dou-
Bile Cases, 3 90
Heavy Gold Pencil Cases, with Gold
Pens, a so
Superior Gold Pens, with Holders and
Box, 2 90
Ladies Gold Pencils, 2 90
Gents' Heavy Gold Pencils, 3 SO
Gents Gold Pens, with Silver Extension
Pepci, 90
ladies' Coral, Garnet, or TarQuois Sets,
10 90
Ladies' Mosaic or Gold stone sets, 10 90
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Franklin Academv.

INlE FIRST Session Of thus lrstitution
i commences lst Monday in January
next and ends lst June.
The second session commences lat M.,.
day in July and ends LIST Drcembcr
The Trustees have succeeded in retain
ing the services Of MIR SAMI. Nc.
CORMICk, whose proficiency in teaching
- surpassed by few. Young men can
bc thoroughly prepared to enter any of
the higher institutions Of learning in the
Southern States. The Village is very
healthy, and 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.
lilies at $40 per month.
The rates of tuition are the Same "A
those in Academies throughout the State.
The Academy building is now in com
plctc repairs.
The surrounding country will find here
advantages which will 1T least equal thos"
sf other places, and to our District are held
ont such Inducements as we believe will Oh
viatr the necessity of sending our young
men and boys abroad.
5. b. MASSEY,
Secretary.
Dee. Is, 1858. Att.
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A BARGAIN.
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

Il OFFER my House and Lot for Sale in
Il Lancastervile, containing acres, a com.
Portable dwelling House and other ou; bull
dings. with spring In the lot. Those
wishing to purchase will apply as ! am de-
termed TO sell.
The remaining part Of my stock Of goods
ave offered at or below cost
All those who know themselves indebted
TO mo are requested to paw before fall
JAS. ROBINSON.
June u, 1889, 1871.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
IN EoUTY-LArcAsrER DIsrRTcr.

IN EoUTY-LArcAsrER DIsTRIcr.
The Executors Of Bill of rcvivor, to sub.
Samuel B. Ham, ject fund in Comm ers
mond. hands to pay a legal
VS.. demand and for relief
Thomas Ballard
happening TO my satisfaction that the
defendant Thomas Ballard resides without
the Hn,tts Of this State, Il is ordered on
motion of Williams, Sol'r., for compiainants
ihat said Thomes Ballard, do answer, plead
or dsmnr To- the Bill ia above case on or
before tbs frat day Of September 1859,
ethervise judgement pro confesSo will be
ordered against him.
JAMES II. WITHERsPOON,
:, g. 3. L. D.,
May 25, I859-i5-Sm.
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"Groceries.' -

SUGAR and COFFEE of all grades -
- TEAS, Green, Gunpowder and Black
Bacon Lard, in whole half and quarter
Bbls., also, in Kegs. Prime Mess Pork !;
MnckeraI No. !, . and 3. whole, half and
quarter Bbls, also, Kits No. l, . and 5. A
No article of Sugar cured Hams by
Messrs Jno. Fitcbe s, Son, aIsS, the celc.
brated Washington iIap Rice, Ginger,
Spice, Pepper, Soda, Raisins and Candies,
&c, &c.
JOS. NJ. GAYLE.
Camden, ). e.. II,f
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SEGARSi SEGARS !

100 BOXES of the following Brands of
lON' Havana Segars:--Colorado, Madu.
ro, Clara, Os;uro. Rio Hondo-all highly
favored, can be had at the lowest figures,
at JOS. NJ. GAYLE.
Camden, s. G..
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Hats ! Hats ! I
Shoes ! Shoes !! !!

TlIE SUBSCRIBER would confidently
L ask attention TO his large and varied
stock of Shoes and Caters for Gentlemen
and Ladies' wear. lIe has on hand many
OF the latest patterns, at exceedingly low
prices.
JOS. VI. GAYLE.
Camden, =. G.. lIIf
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To Cotton Planters.
PARTICULAR NOTICE.

THE subscriber is pleased to announce
l. to the public that from this date 20 the
lst OF September next, grinding may be had
every day 10 the weak at his Steam Mill,
six miles East Of Lancaster, C.. IL.
JuRe, rs, n GEO. SINCLAIR.
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" OTTO E

"E would respectfully inform the eii.
w zens Of Lancaster and vicinity that
M R. ID. l.. GaEN.
Artist from Charleston s, 6. has arrived
and taken Rooms at -OId Fellows .IIaII.n
where he is prepared 20 take Phoiographs
and Ambrotypes in the latest style.
Al are invited 20 cali and see Specimens
June 2Stb 2O--jf
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DNStcfs, MalllllaS.
of every description.
Bonnets and Flats, Rib.
bons, Farasols. Umbrellas,
Boots and Shoes, Hats and
Caps, Hardware, Cutlery,
Crockery, Glass Ware. n fine
assortment, ,Trunks, Carpet bags.
Tsblc coverings, ia Oil and Linen.
And almost every thing usually kept in the
up country stsres--this is no putting. Call
and see ter yourselves. Our stock of gen.
tlcmcns weac are vetv fine and Of the la
test styles, all the articles comprising onr
stock are too numerous to mention. We
leave our friends and patti ons to Judge for
themselves.
We return our sincere thanks to our
friends and ncighbors for the large share of
patronage they have extended to US and
solicit II continuance of the same. We will
sell goods as low rs they can be bou aht
this side Of Charleston and very low for
cash We sustain our old motto, "smal
profit and quick returns"
STANLEY 81 SCANION,
Mineral Springs. June 18th 1859. l9tf.
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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY.
Dec. l5, 1858.

The Citizens of Lancaster Village and
vicinity are respectfully notified that n Bib
'L'Hl and Astronomical Lecture will be de.
iisered in the G.. H., on Wednesday evening
July 18th, commencing at 3 o'clock. Also
the Progress OF Intemperance illustrated. -
The old man and his ass or the folly Of
trying to please everybody with a variety of
amusing pictures, exhibited by means Of
Magic Lantern. X. NJ. NISBET.
Admi,tance, 25 cts. Children and SER
ganta IS CENT
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Crockery Ware.

4 Large and varied assortment Of Glass,
"a China, and Eatthen ware just opened.
JOS. NJ. GAYLE.
Camden =. e. II,f
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My large capital. together with NV long
experience Ia the business aud consequent
familiarity with all It's dc,ql-, gives me an
almost tncaIcuiabLc advantage over all other
parties All ask i trial Send me an
order, and you will be- convinced that there
is no rXaggcration. DO not forget to send
for Catalogue. Persons visiting the city.
are requested 10 call and examine for them.
selves. G G. EVANS
ma ON R7kHS,
439 CHESTNUT STREET,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Branch Store, - Cornhiil, Boston, Mass
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JUST RECEIVED, One Dbl Kerosine
81 Oil, direct from the Factory at New
York, for Sale Mt 50 per gallon, at
IlASSELTINE & CURETON'S.
April, 1852
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Agents Wanted Everywhere.

10 Agents can give more liberal induce
ments than can bc afforded by anv other
house. In addition To larger commissions,
II - much easier 10 get Subscribers for my
enterprise than any other. The peculiar ad-
vantngcs area Larger Stock and better
Catalogue to select from a better assort-
ment and quality Of Gifts. More punctual-
Ity ana correctness in filling Orders.
BN acting rs Agents for me. persons wish
ing valuable Library can procure it grStis.
Those seeking IN easy method Of earning
Il livelihood can find it. Any one desiring
a good Watch. can obtain it, For full par.
iicularS, send rnr a Catalogue.
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Succession Sale.
accession of John Woodbridge, deceased.

Succession Of John Woodbridge, deceased.
To Effect a Partition.
xrIlL be sold, pursuant 10 q commission issued
w bv the Clerk Of the District Court Of the parish
59r.5do. at public auction,
an WEDNESDAY, the Isl day of june, 1859,
ssn the hours Of o o'clock, A. NJ, and O'Clock,
Del" al the Market-house in the town Of Shreveport,
t'i glSSIEELY, negro man, Of black complexion,
n about 40 years.
'g e2plIR0LINE, negro woman, Of griFe complex
.ged about 50 years.
o9,TvIRA, d negro woman, Of black complexion,
q .bout 80 years, and her two Children Sally, a
IN Il black complexion, aged about years, and
g,aians girl Of black complexion aged about Is
noun ,-ms Of 5alecash, provided the property brings
.asr,ised value. If the apprasement is not offer
y \ m be re-adyertised, and sold on twelve months
Gu 3 The purchasers on credit to give their notes
sgtF-ient amounts to suit the convenience Of the
us interested with good personal security, bear
sigbi Der cent. per annum interest from dav Of
~ ma special mortgage retained on said slaves.
nngrting confession Of Judgment waving the bene
# of appraisement
II. HUNSICKER,
S.rtI
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a. G. COOK,
Baker. COnfeCtiOner and Grocer.

Successor to VIM. Gurney,)
TEXAS STREET, SHREVEPORT, La.
gEs. The subscriber respectfully announces s.Sss,
to che inhabitants Of Shreveport and aAA44s
zaaHsGz the surrounding country, that he has ~
purchased the stockof Mr. Quincy, and leased the
premises, where he intends to carry the business
in all its branches
He will establish first rate manufacturing Con-
FEcroNERY in all its branches families, parties,
town and country merchants may rely on having their
orders filled in the best style and with promptness
He will constantly make READ, all varieties of
Cakes, Candies Sugar Pumbs and all articles apper-
tanning to the trade.
He will keep on hand constant supply of superior
-four sugar coffee, rice hams bacon, cheese, butter,
lard candles, soap potatoes onions, pickles, starch,
peppers, spice, mustard and all other articles Of fam
lily
Also-Preserves in syrup, in brandy and in their
own juice; vegetables and fish in tin and her
medically sealed, comprising tomatoes, green peas,
mushrooms sardlnes lobsters salmon, nackerel, &c.
SYRUPs-Lemon, orgeat, strawberry, raspberry pine
apple, orange flower, etc.
LIQUoRs.-Champagne, JohanHsburgen, Sherry,
Madeira, ciaret sauterne and port wines; champagne
cider, Scotch ale, London stout and porter.
CoRDIALs.-Of the finest quality of every variety;
annsete in baskets. Together with every article
appertaining to the business, all Of which will be sold
as low as any house in town.
Weddings and parties supplied with fine confec-
tioneres [mar VI A. G. COOK.
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SheriH,S Sale.

I y DISTRICT COURT-Parisb of Caddo Stata
il Of Louisiana No 1857. John W Sn1G,b -
mlnlsrator vs. Leon Laugrin. By virtue of a writ
OF sale q me objected, BY honorable District Cour
Of the Fansn and State aor4 id, will sell, at pub
ic aucaon' at The Courthouse the town Of Shreve-
port Farish OF Caddo, afoID aid, on SATURDAY, the
IN ga! "a Ma!b a. D. 1853, tween the hours Of IL
o'coek' A. NJ and o'clock, NJ, the following de-
ocHDed tract Or parcel Of land situated, lying and be-
ing m Inc Farlfh and State aforesaid to-wit: The
northeast garter OF the north quarter Of section
no. Ave, (25) in township No eighteen, u.s.,
north, OF range No. fourteen, (l4,} wesa.
Seized as the property Of the defendant and to be
sold to satisfy wit above mentioned.
Terms Of sae--Without the benefit 81 appraisement
Tor cash, to the amount Of four hundred and ninety
three 75-lO0 dollars, with eight per cent interest
thereon, from the Sd day Of November 1887 and for
the balance ottbe purchase money (being four hum
bred and ninety-three 75-l00 dollars with eight per
cent interest from Sd November, 1879 on a credit
until tue Sd day 3 November; 1859, the purchaser on
credit to give his note bearing eight per cent, in
terest from date, secured by good personal security,
and mortgage On the land.
H. J. G. BATTLE, Sheriff.
April, 6, 1859, St TpfSs g
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SnccaSSinn Sac.

GTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parisb Of Caddo-
- Succession of Thos Jenkins-No. 636 RI yir-
tue OF writ Of sale directed to from the District
Court of said Parish viii sell at public onction IN
the tow1 Of Greenwood, on SATURDAY the 23d III
of April, A ~ 1859, the following described nron-
erty belonging Ito the succession Of Thomas Jenkins
deceased, lots 10 a. and two ~ in fractional
block two ~ and lot No ~ in fractional block
three N the town of Greenwood, parish aforesaid
with al the buildings and improvements thereon,
consisting Of a good dwelling house. DC, being the
late residence Of hos Jenkins, decd.
Terms OF saba credit of twelve months Pur-
ehasers TO their notes, with good personal secur
ly bearing PR cent interest from day Of sale and
special mortgage retained on the property to secure
the payment of the purchase money.
S. A. GREENHILL.
Greenwood La March I6. 1859 Adrn,r
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Encourage Southern Manufacturers
Wish to Put Down Northern Abolitionists!
II

Wish to Put Down Northern Abolitionists
JOSEPH MCLAUGHLIN,
Sc Has opened a manufactoryin Shreve- at99Aa=p
- port, ON Texas street, near Edwards, 81 -
(Sign Of the Military Sadde,) for the purpose OF man
ufacturing every description Of Saddlery SsEad
Harness, which he will guarantee to be superior
any brought here for sale from the Abolition States
He respectfully solicis share Of public patronage
feeling assured Of his ability to give satisfaction
Constantly hand general assortment ct every
article in the Saddlery and Harness line, which will
be sold low for cash, or city acceptance.
REPAIRING DONE with neatness and despatch, and
at the lowest prices. may5
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New Orleans II Shreveport Packet.
SIMMER ARRANGEMENT.

Esa1zSNa@ n The very light draught and Substantial
ks#sa74ztf;ggtFS3 steamer EFEQEEE', w. McMILLEH,
60 MASTER having been thoroughly repair
ed and refurnisaed has resumed her regular trips and
will leave for New Orleans direct on THuRSDAY EVE
MING goth inst, the arrival Of the sagce and con
tinue tie trade during the entire season. In caes
of the becoming low for boats to cross tho
falls, she will make weekly trips between Shreyepor
and Alexandra The Effort has been supplied with
new and powerful machinery, and is in the best run.
ming order Prompt attention will be paid to any bus
mess entrusted to the boat. For freight or passage,
apply on board. aue25
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NNfice.

Succession Of w. w. Smith, deceased
MIR. n. S, MCCLURE is duly authorised to re-
vi ceiye and receipt for all moneys due the
cession Of w w. Smith, deceased. The store and
commercial house viii be continued under bis con-
troll during the entire season. and the wants of tie old
patrons and friends OF the house viii be promptly
and carefully attended to as heretofore. The large
stock of scasonable Dry Goods, Plantation Goods,
Clothing, Hats Boots, Shoes Groceries and Provisions
will be sold in lots to suit purchasers.
All persons having claims against said succession
are requested 10 presdnt them to the subscriber
j. w. SMITH, Administrator.
Cbreranort NovenIber TO 1853