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An Ane,snt City on tbs Pacife.-The New
Orleans Picaynne Gays that the AneFjesn sur.
veyors Of tho lsthmus Of 'rehuan,eptc. in their
explorations on tho Pacific Cosst, discovered the
ruins Of Az ancient city within afsw miles of
the SEA. The survsyins p1ty brought hack .
large number Of. tern Gotta idols. musical In
Struments, silver yisgS has relieves, DO, all OF
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ADVERTISEMENTS.

We ark attention to the advertisements Of Nc.
CAsLAS d C"wAN. eale Of Real Estate, ISRAEL
q BnussEI, Drs. GnEua & Eoprnrs D.ntis,s
Goumtio. S, c., G. w. Muller, ]. r. J.
WHITE, II. w. LAWSON, Prof. HALL, duncing.
&c.
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Commercial.

AbBEvILLE, August 8 1859.
Coifon.-Cotton mono offering, prices nominal,
to / cts.
CoLuhsIA. August 2, 1859.
Ihirty'one bales of cotton sold yesterday
price unknown.
CHARLIsroS, August ], 1859.
Sales Of cotton to-day 800 bules-prices nom.
inal.
NEW YoRx, August !.
Sales Of cotton TO- day 500 bales-m.rkst
quiet.
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Mr.. & Mrs. L. NJ. Halls,
Dancing Academy.
puPILS, and others wishing 10 join the Glass;
are notified that the
Second seSSto1a
will commence "n Wednesday, August 9Th. At
81 o'clock Cor Lpdies, Misses and Msstors, aud
at 81 for Gentlemen.
Private lessons can be given If desires
August 4, 1859 is IL
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
.Abbeville Citation.
By WILLIAM HILL, Esq.,. Ordinary of Abbs.
vile District.
}" HEREAS, John McLans has applied
w to mo for Letters Of Administrator, on
all and singular the goods and chsttsls, rights
and credits Of Mrs Peggy Webb, late OF tho biz
trict aforesaid, deceased.
These are. therefore, to cite and sdmonish all
and singular, tho kindred and creditors Of the
said decesssd. to be and sppoar before me .: our
nsxt Ordinary's Court Of the said District. to b
holden. At Abbevilie Court Heuss on the Gx.
tesnth day Of August. inst. 70 shew cause, II any.
why the said sdnainistsst taeA shsatd not b
granted. ~, ..., -. o.:
Given uudsss my hand and sssl. this A,se
day Sf'Ausust, IN the yssr Of eur LSsd enc
thousand eight hundred and Afty.niss. ea1
In the eighty fourth year Of Amsnesa lndspsal
WILLIAM HILL. o. Il. q.
August 4, 1869 Is q
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4 Church Seized aoith a Bilious Attack Last
Sabbath was quarterly meeting Of the M. E.
Church, and, usual OH such occnsious, the
Sacrament Was administered. After the meet
ing adjourned, the members went their several
ways-sone to dino with friends in town. some
to their homes III the country In about an hour
The doriors were in requisition IN every direc.
tion the whole membership was seized W it'll a
Simultaneous "bili,ns" attack, and the demand
for remedinl agents was general. The first smell
Of the sumptuous dinners prepared provoked sud.
den and involuntary eructa,ion on the part Of all
the orthodox members of the respective families.
The venerable Peter Cartwright, Presiding FL
der. for whom extra preparations had. Of course.
been made. retired from tho prospect as dinner
came on, little bent over with both hands
placed below his vest buttons. declaring that he
"didn't feel like eating" One brother is said TO
have made for his house, half bent, and with u
groan tumbIed OH 10 the bed, and in reply to his
wiIe's whats the matter Z" exclaimed, in a
'espairng tome, "Oh I've got tho c.,oIera." "
The epidemic spread all through tho country.
exciting considerable alarm, and occasionng u
general cnsting up Of accounts. But the panic
suisided when it VAS ascertained that antimo-
Mat ,oine had been. by mistake, administered to
the whole body Of coInmunicants! We UNDER
stand that Uncle Peter" said 1T was the frs.
time he ever krew an attempt 10 vomit the devil
out Of the church." Although it was a serious
matter, the sinners. owing 10 the hardness Of
their hearts, did laugh. Winchester (Ili.) Cron-
tcie.
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THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S
Celebrated Female Pills.
PROTECTED - LETTERS
BY ROYAL RES%StAIEsy PATENT

Prepared from It prescription Of Sir j. Clarke,
III. d.. Physiciam Extraordinary to the Quesn
This valuable medicine isunfailing in tho cure
Of all those painful and dangerous diseases to
which the female constitution is subject. II
moderates all excess aud removes all obstrue-
tions. and speedy cure may bo relied on.
TO MARRIED LADIES
it is peculiarly suited. I, will. in short time
bring Oh the monthly period with regularity.
Each bottle, price One Dollar. bears tho Gov:
ernment Stamp Of Great Britain, 10 prevent
coun,erfeits.
Caution.
These Pills should MT be taken BY females d.
ring the FIRST THREE MONTHS of Preg-
nancy, as they are sure to bring Misearriage
out at any other time they safe.
In all cuses of Nervous and Spinal Affections,
Pain in the Back and Limbs, Fatigue on slight
exer,on. Palptation of the Heart, Mysteries and
Whites, these Pills will effect curc when all
other means have failed; and although power
ful remedy, do not contain iron. calomel, anti
mony. or any thing hur.ful to the constitution.
Full directions in the pamphlet around each
package, which should be carefully preserved.
Solo Agent for the United States and Canada.
JOB MOSES, (La.e I. C. Baldwin g. Coz
Rochester N. Y.
N B-Sl.oo and postage stamps enclosed
10 any authorized Agent, will insure a bottle,
containing SO pills, by return mail.
BY
DONALD McLAuoHLiS. Abbevile; FlsHkR d
firNITsH, Columbia HAv1LANp, STzvENsoS h
Co.. Charleston. Wholesale Agents. Aud sold
by all respectable Druggists.
April %, 1859 "
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Search for Siarer.-The St. Augustine Ex.

Search for a Siarer.-The St. Augustine Ex-
nm,n-r Of the 23i, says:
On the 3Uh the cutter James C.. Dobhin,
Capt. Robert Day, Of the Savannah Station.
arrived off our Bar. boat with her lst Lieut.,
Mr.. Usher. came up to town, aud in less than
ali hnur Mr.. Zei,nhluer (Dep. U. S. Marshal)
had embarked The cutter Immediately set
sail for the South. On the 81 ins,' anchored
off New Smyrna inlet, sent boats in and cum
| mnnicated with the shnre. Could hear of NJ
SLAYER on the coast. aud only a rumor that he
groes had been landed to the southward. Pro
ceede'l on closely examining the ere aud inI-ts,
TO Indian river Sent Ltal in, landed about six
miles from The bar. and there learned from a Mr.
Paine, a resident. that abou, six wrecks previous,
four sailors 10 his house ani reported that
they were part Of the crew of the schooner Ex
pertinent. had lauded q cargo Of Africans near
Jupiter, aud beached the vessel. that had gone
1" pieces, said they were g"ing to Key West,
and when they left, proceeded again to til.
southwark.
On THE information they again set sail. hug.
ged the shore well, examining the coast look ed
mo GiibeTts Bar, and anchored off Jupiter.
Sent a loat with nn officer and four m-n, a
tremendous surf rolling in here. had it no, been
for their great SKI and strenuous exertions
the boat wonl have been sw amped, and the Of
| icrrs aud men probably lost.
Could hear nothing there from two men in
charge Of the unfinished light house Explored
the coast for fifteen miles to the southwa 3D. hu,
| saw nothing OF any recent wrecks. Then turned
t" the noithward, keeping close to the shore,
! and on the l2ih reached ST Johns Bar where
Nr z. left the Cutie. aud went on board the
steamboat Randolph. bound in. Capt. Day re.
turned 10 his station.
They hoardrd several vessels going north and
south. but found them all far traderr. There
can be nn doubt that II number Of negroes have
been landed on the coast between Glbert's and
Jupiter lnlrts. but probably not by vessel from,
Africa but taken board the Experiment, at
sea. from slaver direct from that coast at any
rate, the birds had flown before they got there.
and we do not regret it. We understand more
are expected shortly.
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Hem' from Washington. -WAsHryoroN, July
Ss.-AnVices received here from Nicaragua in
dIeate the belief that the Zrladon Lamar Trea,y
will DO ratified without tile AMI j. .fi llibuster
clause.
The Snnthern Citizen has heen united with
the New York Day Book. John Mitchell goes 10
Europe.
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In the Matter Of the Real Estate
Ct Mary Weed, decd.
The State Of South Carolina.
ABBEVILLE DISTRICT
In the Court of Ordinary.
Mary g. Cochran. Applicant, vs. tie Heirs of
Daniel Weed, and Others, Defendants.
appearing to my satisfaction tha, the children
/ Of john Weed. decd. (names no, known, y tho
children Of Martha Bacon, decd. (namss not
known.) the children Of Anna Mitchell. decd.
{names not known,) aud the children Of Daniel
Weed. (names not known,) reside beyond the
limits Of his State, it is therefore ordered that
they do sppsur and object to the sal. Of the
Real Estate of Mrs. Mary Weed, deed, on OF
RsGele the first Monday in November nsxt, or
th5af consent 10 tho Same will DO entered OF
record.
WILLIAM HILL, o. A. d.
Ordinary: Office,
Aug. !, 1859. Is st
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0T Sec advertisement Of DR.. SAnroRps Lire,
Invigorator in another column.
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Nicaragunn A61ir.-NEw ORLEANS. Julv 90
The Cars-lIrrron Treaty has been laid over
for year, aud Minister Lamnr is on his wav
home. Sir WIN. Gore Ons-Iy was at San Jose.
Mons. Belly has secured the Traust Route for
S'x wears until the I>thmus Canal is finished. and
expects to commence operations in October
orn"r Martinez intends calling an extra session
Of the Nicaraguan Congress for their apyroraI Of
the grant Of the Transit Route 10 Mons. Bcl}y
and also 10 take som. action in relation to the
treaty with the United States. and the u,tinatum
OF Minister Lamar.
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Special Dispatches to the Charleoton Conr;er.
Later from Havana.-NEw ORLEANS, July 2s.
BY an arrival to day, we have advces from
Havana TO the 25,h July. Sugars are dull
Exchange on London l2a lS per cent premi.
nm; on New orleans 3 per cent; and on
New York par a 2 per cent.
Alter November la mail from Havana for the
United States will be made up at the British
Consulate tor tranemssion by tho Royal w est
India Mail Company.
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To Masonic LODGES.

we have Just printed Off lot of Blank De.
"''f'' on first quality Flat Cap paper gotten up in
the' very best stylr. which We will sell low
ihey are suitable for any Lodge-all that is nee.
e''ary to be written is to ill ont the name Of the
Brother to bs demired name and numbc of Lodge.
and tho date. Or, if desired, we will add
the name and number of the Lodge.
Any Lodge desiring Dennis will please address
us as early as practicable.
DAVIS t. CREWS.
July 81. 1859
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Apprentice Wanted.

A lad II Or Is years old, one who can read
write and .pel. can find situatiu at this Ollic.
To learn the printing business
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NOTICE..
THE Partnership heretofore existing under
Il tho hrIn nf NJ Israel d bruael. hiss this dsy
been dissolved by mutual consent. The nsmo
Of tho firm will hereafter DO used in liquidation
only.
NJ. ISRAEL,
4. BRCSSEL.
Abbeville c. Fl. 8. C.
August I. 1889 Is 3t
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we are requested to unnonnco thut WM. II
GREENE Esq. Is the present acting nrcn, III this
District for the History Of Upper Carolina.
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Drs. GREGG & ROBERTS.
Dental Surgeons,
oo1I111a1o1a, -. q.
nR. ROBERTS will return to AbbeviIe about
~ the 18th August. Those with whom hs
has made engagements, and others who may
need his services. will please call early after his
return.
August !. 1859. Is #
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-12-29
Nails.

Nails.
200 Kegs assorted, for sale low.
March 2s, 'j9-ly. BUSKIRK & DAVIS
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-12-29
Teas.

Teas.
90 half chests Imperial Tea.
rs do Young Tyson Tea.
20 do BlucI do
so do Gun Powder do
IS Gaddy Boxes sorted do
BUSKIRK & DAVIS.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-12-29
NOTICE TO SCHOOL TEACIIERS.
HOWARD ASSOCIATION
PHILADELPHIA.
4 Bener0ltnt hstitutioa ettdblished Ip sperial Es
dosomsnt. Tar tie Relief If the SICK uad
D.stJtssed. afflicted Wih VirHlent

DaStTtSsed. afflicted Uith IfrRfent
and Endemic Diseases
1,uE HOWARD ASSO in view OF the
L awful destruction Of human life caused by
Sexual diseases and the deceptions pTacticed up
on the unfortunate victims of such diseases b.
Quacks, several years ago directed thOir Consslt.
ing Surgeon, as u CHARITABLE ACT worthy
Of their name, to open II Dispensary for th" treaV
ment of this class of diseases in all their forms
and to give MEDICAL ADVICE GRATiS, to aR
who apply by letter, with description of thoh
condition, Gage, occupation, habits oflie. &c. !,
and in case of fextreme poverty, tN FURNISH
MEDICINES FREE OF CHARGE. 1t is need
ess to nd | that the Association commands the
highest Medical skill of the age, and will furnish
the most approved modern improvement.
'Fhe Directors Of the Association, in their A n.
nual Report upon the Ieatment Of Sexual Dis
cases, express the highest satisfaction with the
success which has attended the labors Of theiI
Surgeons in the cure Of SpermatorrhGa, Seminal
Weakness Gonor'hGa, Gleet, Syphilis the vice
Of Onanism or Self Abuse. Diseases Of the Kid
ncys and Bladder &C., and order continuance
Of the same plan for the ensuing year.
The Directors, on review of the past, feel as.
sured that their lubors in this sphere of benevo'
lent effort have been of great benefit to the ufliet
led, especially to the young, and they have re-
solved to devote themselves, with renewed zeal
to this very important and much dospised cause
An admirable Report on Spermntorrhpa, Of
Seminal Weakness, the vice ofOnanism, Mastur
bation. or Sclf-Abuse anS other diseases Of III,
Sexual organs, bY the Consulting Surgeon. viii
be sent by mail lin seOled envelope FREE Oh
CHARGE, on receipt ofTWO STAMPS for post
age. Other Reports and Tracts on the natur,
and treatment Of Sexual diseases. diet, &c. ar,
constantly being published for gratuitous distri
button. and will he sent to the afflicted Some o
the new remedies and methods Of treatment dis
covered during the last year, are Of great value
Address. for Report or 'reatmcnt. DIR. J. Skill
LIN IOUGHTON. Acting Surgeon, Howard As
sociation. No. South Ninth Street Phiudel
phia, Pa. BY order Of the Directors.
EZRA d. .IIEARTWELL, President
GEO. FAIRCIllLD, Secretary,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-12-29
PICTURES! PICTURES!
SKY LIGHT PICTURES

TFyou wish picture artisticaly executed, come
i to the ROWING PALACE.n My facilities
for taking AmbrOtypss, Melancotypes,
SphereORraphS, &C., are unsurpassed, aad it
Is acknowledged by all persons who know any
thing about pictures, that the Sky Light picture
for clearness, beauty of light and shade &c, is
far superior to the picture made by side light.
Another advantage is that GOOD PICTURES
can be taken in Cloudy Weather.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
owe can say coscienciously, that Mr.. shep-
pard's work is Of the finest order, and is seldom
surpassed. Standard.
NJ. Sheppard is an excellent artist, lie having
boen engaged in the business for the last fifteen
years. We can safely recommend him to ALL
Lron Pdlley EgpresS.
He has some specimens Of Art, in tho way Of
Paintings, Ambrotypes, Meaneotypes, &C., ss
beautiful as were over looked upOn.-P,ketO1 UN-
ION.
From whatrwe have seen VIC can without fear
Of successful contradiction, say that R. II, shsp-
pard is an excellent artist, and can heartily REQ
ommend him and his work to the people whom
he may visit Harerly Dollar Times.
wAs shall remain but short time in thi.
place, would say that now is the slime. To
morrow may be too late. Life size Photographs
plain or in colors, made to order.
R. H. SHEPPARD
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-12-29
Enos jennings Estate.

NOTICE is hereby given that T. G. Waugh
IN ters, Executor Of the will of Enos Jennings,
deceased, has fled in the Probate Court of Vim
ton County, Ohio, his accounts and vouchers for
inspection and partial settlement, and that they
will be passed upon by said Court on the l9th
day of January, A. D. 1850.
B. P. HEWITT, Probate Judge.
Dec. 15, 59--8w.--pd
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-12-29
Attachment.

AgrippA Wells, Plaintiff, Before A. A. Strong,
VS. j. p. Of Wilkesville
vrs, Defendants. County, Ohio.
ON the Goth day of November, A. D. 1859 said
~ Justice issued an order Of attachment in the
above action for the sum Of fifteen dollars, and
he case is SGT for hearing on TIE 25th day of an
ary, 1850, at one o'clock p. NJ.
AGRlPPA WELLS, Plaintiff.
Deeember.l5, ls5s.-lsSw.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-12-29
J. A. Jennings, Estate.

NOTICE is hereby given that T. @. Waugh
IN ters, administrator of the Estate of ]. A,
Jennings, decd, has fled in the Probate Cour,
of Vinton County, Ohio, his accounts snd vouch.
ers for inspection and final settlement, and that
they viii be passed upon by said Court on the
18th day of January, D 1850,
B. P. HEWITT, Probate Judge.
Dec. 10, 1s59-3w.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-12-29
Drawing and Painting.

School of Design, would respectfully inform the
public Of Macarthur and vicinity that he is pre-
pared to teach free hand Drawing lie will al-
80 give lessons in India Ink, Water Colors. Dis.
temper and0il Colors. Those deSirous of learn
Ing either of the above beautiful Arts may rely
on thorough instruction for moderate price,
For particulars apply at the Rowing Palace.
December s. lS5Q.--ls9w.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-12-29
Joseph Rnker,s Estnta.

NOTICE is hereby given that James Baker, ,Jo-
IN siah Baker and Peter Smallwood Executors
ofthe will of oseph Baker, deceased. have filed
in the Probate Court Of Vinton County. Ohio,
their accounts and vouchers for inspection and
partial settlement, and that the same will he
passed upon by said Court on the 7th day of Jan
uary, A. ID. 1893. B. p. HEWITT,
December 10, ls59.-9w. Probate Judso
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-12-29
Tobacco.

Tobacco.
so Butts Sutherlin's Star.
20 James pounds.
80 Florence Hughnes' Long!0s
IS Caddy Boxes Prairie Chicken.
20 Butts Flora Temple.
25 Kegs Gedge Il Bros Six Twist.
20 Gross S. b. Williams Fine Cut chewing.
60 bbls Queen City Cutand Dry.
40 half bbls " do
BCSKlRK' & DAVIS.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-12-29
Dissolution Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership
IN heretofore existing between the undersigned
in the Saddle and Harness business, has bean dis
solved by mutual consent. All persons indebted
TO the late firm are requested to call on l.. G..
Brown, in whose hands the books are left for set
tlOmeHt. The business will be continued by H.
Ambrose. l.. q. BROWN.
Dec. Is, 1s59.-lS4w. II. p. AMBROSE.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-12-29
Coffee.

Coffee.
200 bags prime Rio Coffee.
100 Lagura do
50 Pockets Old Government Java Coffee.
BUSKlRK IL DAVIS.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-12-29
SarGh Rrnwn,s Estnte.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has been appointed and qualified as Admin
istrator of the estate of Sarah Brown late of Vim
ton County, deccased. GEORGE BROWN.
Decem Der l5,. lS59.-ls8w.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-12-29
Sundrics.

IS Boxes Palm SOAR.
40 " No. Soap.
90 " German do
40 4" Fancy do
90 a" and halfboxes Star Candles,
rs " Tallow Candles.
rs Kegs Bi-Cmbonatc Soda.
100 Doz. assorted Brooms.
4C Bales No. Batting.
80 No. Batting.
100 Doz. Buckets.
90 Nests assorted Tubs.
l5 bbls Pulyerised Saleratus.
100 Doz. Bed Cords.
80 Reels Pack Yarn.
70 Doz Zincl, Wash Boards.
100 Boxes Raisins,
500 Reams assorted Wrapping Paper.
~ Boxes Starch.
rs Assorted Candy.
30 Bags Assorted Shot
rs Bales Bar Lead.
BUSKlRK & DAVIS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-22


 three daughters, all of whom, with the ex- ception of himself, died young of pulmo- nary consumption. He is. a little man With narrow chest, and married lady of delicate constitution and bad lungs, she is tall spare woman, with a chest still more deficient than his own. They have had large family, all of whom die as re- gularly as they reach manhood and wo- manhood, in consequence of affections of the lungs. In the year 1883, two sons and a daughter died within period of ten months This is most striking instance of punishment under the organic laws"
 NATURAL LAW.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-22
For tha Vrua Damnf


 MEssRs. EDIroRs: Hoping that you will Aot think this too great an intrusion, as to deny it small space in your columns; and believing as l do, that word from this part of the moral oineyard would probably interest some of your numerous readers. venture to write toyou. But before going any further, allow me to say one word for our town and its prospects.
 Om schools and our springs deserve the highest praise. While one tends to strengthen and raise the mind from igno- rance until it-is capable of grasping and obtaining knowledge-the key that un- Jocks the store house of wealth and future happiness; the other tends, by its powerful medicinal qualities, to strengthen and invi- gorate the body. The female institute has eighty-fve pupils at present, with almost daily additions. The Polytechnic school has at this time fifty-eight young men, Col. A. M. Rafter brings his boys unde, strict military discipline, and anticipates mixing grand exhibition at our next an. anal agricultural fair
 Our town IS improving very rapidly vnh an increase of trade of more than one tndred per cent. over last year.
 There has been an appropriation O elve thousand dollars made for the nur Ase of building court house.
 Dur jail is nearly completed On Wed
 lay last two knights, fresh from Need
 hansas, came to our town for the pur