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band came into dinner; the first thing that
attracted his attention was n beautiful pair
of polished scissors, worth not less than
two dollars.
"Whosc are thosc?-bccn borrowing
again, Sarah 2"
No." replied Mrs Wicks, ~ blistcrcd
my hands yesterday with my old ones, and
[ Just concluded would wear my old last
winter trimmings, and have me good pair
of scissors to do my work with. Don't you
think they are nice ones? / thought you
would not care how L spent my money"
Her voice was kinder than usuu.
"Ofcoursc not he replied. Nothing
further was said In the evening instead
of going out he drew his chair by tho
work stand.
Aint yoa going down street ?" said
Rosina.
No.. / believe not to night; l like the
click of your Mas new scissors, and if
go down stect am afraid they will lose
their pleasant tone"
Mrs. Wicks did not look up her heart
was full; for just then n little roll of "roy-
al purple with orange edge" "cheap ut
scvcnty-GYc cents feel into her lap
PhoninnlTY OF MARprINc.-A table in
serted in paper which appeared in tho As
suroncc Mugazine exhibits results of rath-
or n startling ch0ractcr. In the first two
quiuqucnal pcriods-2O p ami $3.50. the
probability of II widowcr marrying in wear
is three times as great as that of q bachelor;
at 3O, it is ucarly four times as great from
30 to IS it is nearly five times as srcat--and
it irrrcascs until ut GO tho chance of II wild
nNt r,tt I I a..
than that of u bachelor. 1t is curious to re.
mark, from this table, how confirmed either
class becomes il: its condition of l,1t how
little likely, after few Years, Is Il bachelor
to break through his scttlcl habits and soli-
tary condition; and, on the other hand, how
readily In proportion dncs husband contract
second marriage, who has prcmaturcly been
deprived of his partner, After the age of so,
the probability of IL bachclur marrying in
year dminShcs in rapid ratio. The pruba-
bilitY mt 80 is not much mere than half that
nt3O, and nearly the same proportion exists
between each qu'n1ucnlal period afterwards.
a HlnERNI,N had como to sec the Niaga-
ra and while hc gazci upan it, Il fricml ask
cd him If it was not the most wonderful thing
he had ever seen. 70 which he replied
Never n bit, man never bit. Sure it's
no wonder at all that the water should fall
down thorc, FOR Ia like to know what could
hinder it?'
n PERSON recently returned from WASH
lneton, in reply toa question of where he
had been. replied, +" have been after an
Office, and got the refusal of it.
WoMAN's RIcuTS.-A woman about TO
sign Il deed, the Judge asked her whether or
not her h"sband compelled her to sign
lie compel me- said the amazon, 'nd,
nor twenty like him."
WHAT has bcon Your busincss?" said
judge to II prisoner at the bar. "Why, your
honor used 10 be dcntist--nowl 4 u;lm il
pugiist then put teeth m-uow KNOCK
'cm out"
Few boys arc horn with talents that excel;
but all arc capable of liNinr wcll
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Public Notice

4 Estate of Joshua Chapman, deceased will he
n'ndc in tho Ordinary 0ilicc, atpickcms C. IT,,
on the LIST Monday in August next. Those hav-
ing demands against said Estate must render
tlcln to me legally attcstcd before that time,
and these Indebted thereto must make payment
at once.
~ ShML. CHAPMAN, Adm'r
AnNl y, lSIln Sd. 3m
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MA,A,AdiKl.

| LL pcrsoms Interested in the Estate of Josiah
~ Reaias deceased, will take notice thnt IL
iiual lsettlemcnl of siIfd estate will be made in
the Ofdltmry's Office, at Pckcns G., II. on the
LIST Monday in July shext, Those Indebted to
this estate must make payment by that time,
and those having demands against Il must pre-
sent them legally attcstc,lhcforc that day.
AARON BOGGS, Admir-.
April 2S. 1850 40 Blu
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Estate Notice.

4 FINAL settlement of the Estate of Merrill
II Carver. deccnscd will be made before the
Ordinary, ut Pickcns G. H., on Friday the Goth
day ofJuly next. Those having demands against
said estate viii present them by That time attes-
ted MS the Inv requires, and those indebted
thereto must make payment forthwith.
). G.. STEELE, Admir-
April 1s, l5a9 80 3m
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Celebration.

IilE Second Anniversary ofthc Modern Knight
L Tcmpars, at Twelve Mile Camp Ground, will
be celebrated at that place On ;hc fourth Satur-
day of this month. Several good speakers are
expected to deliver ADDRESSES on the occasi ~
There will he a PIC MIC DINNER on the occa-
sion to which all arc invited to como and par
take, We especially invite ollTcmperancc or
ganiza'ions and all whoarc friendly 10 lhccause
sion will hc formed mt 10 o'clock 4. III at the
Temperance Hail. and proceed from tlenea, to
tho Charclt to receive the addresses. ~
Come ono come all and help us TO roll the
Temperance Ball.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
May Z, 1880 ~ ~ q
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State Of, South Carolina,
Pickens---Hls Equity.
S
Bill for Partition.
D. vi. Black, CT. nj.

VS.. Bill for Partition
TIE Compliments having filed their bill iii
this case, and, it appearing thercficm that
JamcsJ Black; Margaret Crane, Harper Crane
Davis Crane, a. p. Crane, and Il, Orr Crane
representatives of Elizabeth Crane, formerly
Elizabeth Black defendants in this case, reside
from and without the limits of this State On
motion, it is ordered that the aforementioned
absent defendants do appear and plead, answer
on dcmurto complanants said bill OF complaint,
within three months from this date; and, fnil-
ing TO do so, an order pro eonfesso viii BIO ta-
ken against them,
R0BT. A. THOMPSON, o.E.p.D.
Con,'rs Office, March "a, 1859 Sm.
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Sda(c of. NoulIh Carolima.

EFsA IN EQuiTY-plCKESS
Robert Kirkscy, Admir-.
.ys Petition for Relief, SC
Isaiah NJ Kirkscy, ct al.
L oppearngto my satisfaction that Isaiah NJ.
L Kirbscy. Jared +. F. Krksey and Mary l..
Mp. kirkscy, defendants in this case. reside
without tho limits of tliis State: On motion of
Orr, for Petitioner, il Is ordered that these ab-
sen defendants do appeaf in this Court and
plead, answer or demur to the said petition,
within three months from the publication here
OF, or an order pro cogttSSo will be taken against
them.
R0BT. a. THOMPSON, c.E.rp.
Com'rs Office, March 30, 1850 3m
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nv Ndb1,lCE

s hereby given that j will not be responS
a sible for interest on tho distributive share
Of Rilla Dawson. in the Estate Of Daniel Moo-
dy, deceased, on and after this date; and
that this notice win be plead in bar Of inter
est ON the said listrbutiyo share.
BENNETF MOODY, Ex'or.
Feb. 90, 1859 81 3m
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ss s5sg si!is3 ES3;3sys @ g. g.
Bluo Ridge Railroad Co. in S. G.

CuARLESToN, Feb. 10, 1852.
StUBSCRIBEltSto the Capital Stock are
~ hereby notified that the Eighteenth and
Nineteenth lnstalmcnts ofsthe old subscrip-
ton. and Twenty-Five per cent. of the new
subscription, are required to be paid as fol-
lows:
The Eighteenth instalmcnt on the 10Th day
of April next.
of May next,
Ten per cent. of the now subscription on
the l9th day of March next.
Ten per cont. of the new subscription on
the 10Th day of April next.
Five per cent. Of the new subscription on
the 10th day of May next BY or,lor.
WM. III. PERONN
Feb I0, 81 Treasurer.
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MO- EHCE.
State O1' south Carolina,

PicHENs--IN EQUITY.
B. w. Abbott
VS.. BillforRelicf&e.
M. .Crcnslagnndw wife. ct al
L appearing to my satisfaction that Noah ABB
L b0tt and J Nj. Crrilshaw and wifo Martha,
defendants in this case, reside without the I'm
its of this State: On motion of Norton, COM
plainant's solicitor. IL Is ordered that the said
absent defendants do appear in this court and
plead answer or dcnw to complainants said
bill of complaint, within three months fgap tho
publication hereof. order pro colf tssi Will
be taken as to them. -
BOBT. a. THOMPSON, tae.ribit
C.m'rs Office. Marcel, 23. 1859 BiipG
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WmAr is the difference between n sailor
and a soldier? One tars his ropes, the other
pitches his tent,
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WoMAN's RcurS.-.i woman about to
sign Il deed, the Judge asked her whether or
not her husband compelled her to sign
lie compel me-; said the amazon, "nd,
nor twenty like him."
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n PERSON recently returned from Wash
ineton, in reply toa question of where he
had been, replied, &" have been after an
Office, and got the refusal of it.
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Few boys arc horn with talents that excel;
but all arc capable of living we'll.
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WHAT has bcon Your busincss?" said
judge to prisoner at the bar. "Why, your
honor, used to be dcntist--now.I. am il
pusilist: then put teeth m-now' knock
'cm out"
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Mrs. Wicks went home, and her hus,
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a HIDERNT,N had come to see the Niapa-
ra, and while hc gazci upon it, fricnd ask
cd him If it was not the most wonderful thing
he had ever seen. To which hc replied.
" Never n BIT, man never a bit. Sure it's
no wonder at all that the water should fall
down tllorc, ior Ia like to know what could
hinder it9'
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

HUsroN HALI-To Morrow EvkNISa.--As
we have already announced, the exhibition Of
Donnetii's celebrated troupe of trained Mon.
keyp, Dogs, Goats, Gc., will commence toAmor
row evening at Huston Hall. This is beyond
question, the most unique and attractive exhi.
bition that has ever visited US. Its reputation
is worldwide. 1t has been witnessed by Ems
perors, Kings, and Potentates OF the old world,
and by the "sovereigns" Of all the principal
cities of the new. We assure our citizens that
the Entertainment to which they are invited, !"
is in all respects worthy Of their patronage, and
we have no doubt it will be literally sustained.
That it is, in all its appointments. eminently
deserving Of public favor, we have only to state
that 1t is under the immediate control ard d.
rection of that prince Of showmen, Col. Wood
whose name, in this locality. is sufficient
guaranty that all he promises will be faithfully
performed.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

Hon School EXHIBITION. We remarked the
other day that the pupils of the High School
were preparing for the Exhibition. which is to
come off at Huston Hall, in about three weeks
Having been permitted TO learn somewhat of
the programme for the occasion, we can assure
the public that it will be one Of the best school
exhibitions ever had in this city. We are very
sure that there never was such strong deter
miDatiOn on the part of pupils to eclipse any
previous efforts in the line and having had a
"taste of the quality" Of several Of the par.
Elephants we are very sure that the exhibition
will be credit to all concerned. The occasion
will be looked forward to with pleasant antici.
patiOns.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

pr The alarm Of fire yesterday morning about
o'clock was caused by the discovery of fire in
a stable belOngiDgto Mr.. Dehers, who resides
on 4th street, near the Levee. The engines
were on the ground in a very short time, but the
stable was so dry, and the FIRE had gained such
headway that it was consumed before anything
could be done to il, The property adjoin>
ing was saved from the flames by the machines.
The contents of the stable were consumed
The FIRE is said by some to have been the work
Of an incendiary, while others think it caught
from barrel of ashes that was setting close to
the stable.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

B1- On Saturday evening last, 32 cars,
containing beef cattle from Kentucky, for
the New York Market, passed through here
over the s. ID. q q, road. There was one lot
of 1872 head, which averaged 1900 This iS
very large average, and the lot was the
finest brought out Of Kentucky this season.
Mr.. CAsSel the General Freight Agent, in-
forms US that large amount Of freight is
daily passing over the s. D. a @. road. We
are pleased to hear of the prosperity of the
road, for it is one of the most deserved pop.
ular in the west
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

A PROPER VKRDICT.-There is almost a
senSation law case at St Louis The news,
papers there are publishing the testimony
at length, with startling head lines, and
nothing is wanting but little popular eI'
citement to make the thing complete. The
suit is between Miss Efie Carztang and
one Heary Shaw, for breach of promise to
marry. The defence is upon the ground Of
certain alleged flaws in the reputation Of
the plaintiff the testimony of which does
not seem to bO of very substantial charac-
ter while several witnesses speak in high
terms of her general department Miss
CarEtang has been, at some time, resident
at CumminsVills, Hamilton county, where she
has relatives. She has obtained verdict Of
100000.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06
No. aa Main atraat.

Adam Lsbold, late Of the California Clothing
Store on Third street. has removed TO No. IS
Main stTest. between First and Second. where
be has opened a new aud eOmPlste assortment
Of clothing Of all kinda and styles. Adam is
fair aud honest dealer and sells his clothing
alta reasonable, living profit only, and We re-
commend his old friends and customers and all
who want clothing Of any description to give
him call. aud oar word for Il they will not
20 AWay dissatisfied or naked. Remember
the place, 80 Main street, and drop In.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

FiSE cusTON wOHK FoR THE LADIES AND GES'
TLlNES.-Ladies who desire the very incest
styles and best work in slippers, CATERS. and
other seasonable shoes; and the gentlemen who
want something decidedly extra in CATERS, fan.
cy slippers, pump boots, etc should call at the
store of Wash, Wilson, Main street, 2 doors
below Market, and leave their orders. He has,
also, pretty good supply Of all kind Of custom
work made up in the very best style, subject to
the call of those who are in too great haste to
have them made to order. His work is al Of
the best quality. He has the noted French
BlAcking--the best article ever offered to the
community.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

WHAT CONSTITUTES AN ExouRsIoNIsr.-
The Cincinnati Enquirer is responsible for
the following dialogue which, it says actual
ly occurred on Fourth street, in that city
10, papa" said little fellow about ten
years old to his father, with whom ho was
walking, "look at that excursionist'
"How do you know, my good boy, he is
an excursionist 7
because be cart walk straight"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

b6rA fact is stated in the Spirit Of the
Times which goes to show that the popular
praises Of the yacht America have been
somewhat extravagant That vessel was
built by George Steers for Commodore Ste
yens, Of Hoboken, with the understanding
that it would beat the Maria, which feat II
did not on trial accomplish, the Maria prov
ing to be tho best sailer The world is not,
therefore, generally aware, that while the
American boat beat the English feet the
achievement was accomplished by yacht
Of secondrate speed compared with the
Maria, whose performances are still unri-
vailed.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

WAYNE oOusTY, ISDIAxA-We stopped in old
Wayne few days ago and were delighted to
behold the improvements in agriculture, build.
ings and manufactures going on in town and
country. The crops look we'll with the excep.
tiOn of " heat which is quite light on the up
lands. The towns are We should think too
nu merous, but oil appear to improve, psrtieu
lsrly Richmond. which is growing very fast.
Germantown, Cambridge and Dublin on the
National Road are all within mile or two Of
each other. and Cambridge has again taken a
new start. The time is not far distant when
these towns will all be united. The popula.
ton Of Old Wayne is composed in part of
Friends who give tone to Richmond, aud are
an industrious, frugal people.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

PERsoSAL-The little incident We referred
to the other day. in regard to the gentleman
who was searching after the owner Of lsdy e
bonnet. was related to US by one Of the Ssntis-
men who formed the pleasant little party. We
only made note Of the matter because Of our
love Of starting an innocent joke, not supposing g
for an instant that we would give Offence by
iIs mention. We have not seen or APoksn 10
either one of the ladies comprising the eompA.
ny, We presume this exPlation viii be sstis
factory
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

PRTRRsoS's MAaAzINK--We have received
PeterSOnS Magazine for June from tho pub
Usher. 1t is as usual well filed with int.
resting and instructive reading matter, is
well illustrated; the Illustrations being prin.
cipally devoted to the olucidation of the
fashions, needle and crotchet work, and
many little domestic conveniences and com.
forts. The ladies say that " Peterson's Ma
gazine " is tho best one published. 1t is
certainly very general favorite with the
fair sex and we do not wonder at it, when
we note that it is almost exclusively devoted
to their instruction and amusement Price
of the Magazine, 81 year. copies for S.;
address G, J. Peterson, BOG, Chestnut, Phil
adelphia.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

MORE CoMPLAINTs IN THE HAvY.-A letter
from Philadelphia to one of the Baltimore
papers, dated the 30th ult., sAys:
"a number Of tho seamsn attached to the
U. $. friga,e st. Lawrence, lately arrived at
this port from Brasil, have gone to Wash
ington to lay certain alleged grievances be-
lore the Secretary Of the Navy. They COM
plain Of cruel punishment on sbipboard and
unjust fines, by which their hard earnings
have been seriously diminished"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

Sa- We have received the Daily Herald
published at Leavsnworth, X. T., by W. II.
Gill Il Co. IL is devoted to the cause of De,
mocracy, and the bOst interests of Ka nsas
The Herald is ably edited, is neatly printed
and bears the evidences Of prosperity
Brother Gill was formerly connected with
the press Of this State, and his large circle
of friends and acquaiAtances will be glad to
hear Of his wOll-doing in Kansas. BY the
by, suppose ell who want good, reliable
weekly Democratic paper from Kansas send
for the Weekly Herald-price 81
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

B9-Our advertising patrons will perceive
that, by our arrangement ofreading matter
their advertisements will be always neO-A
very important matter to them.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

1J The communication from Fairfield tells
its own story. We regret that the church
should have failed to have properly and prompt.
ly SUSTAINED the reputation of its pastor at a
time when he was stricken down with domes-
tic sorrow, and after so long time, left his de
fence 10 one not Of the household Of faith
We presume "P. D." to whom the writer refers,
will "show cause, &c )" for the course he
thought proper to pursue.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06
Cincinnati Agency.

The Cincinnati Type Foundry Company Is
our duly authorized Agent 10 make contracts
aud receipt for Advertisements subscriptions,
&C., 10 that city.
To BUSINESS MKS.-The Empire job Rooms
are Ia complete trim, and we are now prepared
to do work Of all descriptions In the best style
ofthe art. Call in and examine our work and
learn our prices.
GTTo ADvERTIsERs.-Ad Advertisements or
Notices for the Empire must be handed into
the Office by Ten o'clock on the day they are de-
sired to be published-nof later. We cannot
agree to insert them after thathour.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

" The "6's" had delightful time at their
pic mic on Friday. There were about 200 pers
sons present. and but two little matters occur
red to mar at all the festivities Of the occasion.
A carriage occupied by gentleman and his
family was overturned near the Falls, and q
little girl had her hand badly crushed. A
wagon, containing refreShpepts was sometime
afterwards upset at the same place. and its
contents, worth $40 ors5O entirely demolished.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06
D'see 4th page for Telegraph Reports.

DThe Daily Empire is really the only pa
per in this city which gives the local news
and fresh items Of interest transpirng abroad
It does not give the news by FITS and starts"
but keeps up the line Of information from day
to day, and from week to week. Price Of the
paper only 10 cents per week, payable to the
Carrier. OF at the Office.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06
New Dental Office in
DAYTON,

No, l24, Jefferson street, near the corner Of
Fifth, in the residence formerly occupi-
cd by l.. +. Claain & Mrs. Goodwin,
mHR subscriber has removed his Office irom Lima,
Allen CO., o., and permanently located as above.
All operations pertaining to the practice OF Dentia
try will be performed In the best manner, and sny
style OF teeth inserted that may be preferred.
Particular attention paid 70 inserting his new
style Of Patent Porcelain Plate Artificial Teeth.
b. A. sATrERTHWAIT, ID. u. s.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

SEARs SrRFET SABBATH School Excursion -
The undersigned will attend at the Friends
Meeting House on Sears Street TO morrow after.
noon from to O'Clock, P. M. to furnish tick
cts to those who may wish to join the excursion
Of the Sears Street Sabbath School. Particu.
lars as 10 time and place Of which excursion
will be announced at some future time.
MAXWELL p. GAppu.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

A LOSO BRIDAL TOvH.-A happy couple hav'
just returned 10 Falmouth, Mass, from their
wedding "Trip, which wAs a Whaling voyage that
lasted Ave years. During their absence, the
wife gave birth TO two babes, one Of which was
a child Of four years when II reached home
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

GJrWsw were pleased to see the smiling phls
Of Wall. Bennett in our ssnetum this morning.
He has Just completed a tour through the north
and west, and will be off again, in day or
two. Wall. is a "uavelled man."
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

II Millsr'S Pavilion Theatre has started back
to BsllefontaiDe. Ohio. WhsrO il will Be re or
gainiEed for the Season. The present OrganiEa>
tiOn did not PleNss the proprietor, aud he goes
back to the beginning place to make new arr
ranRements, aud take u fresh start
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-06

GT4s You will meet at your Engine House
Monday evening, June 9th, at 6J6 o'clock. to
comply with a request of "Oregon Co. No. ;"
to supply them at the Public Square.
By order Of James Boyle. Foreman,
JNO. KREIDLER, Sec'y.