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M E R G. H "A N II S
o OF THE so
SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST.

NM Is, the undersigned. merchants of the eity
w oi Charleston, >. o.. encouraged by tho
increased patronage received last Spring and by
the assurances that have reached us from all sec
tons of the South and Southwest that our Goods
have compared advantageously, and competed sue
cessiu'ly with those bought in New York and other
Northern cities and believing that being found
inlthini to the pledges made in our FORMER card
we VIII receive still greater patronage have pre-
pared ourselves for largely increased Fall bus-
mess. ~.
Our Importers and Jobbers of Foreign Mcrchan.
ul|e have all been represented in the markets of
Europe, this Spring and Summer, either by mem-
bers of their respective firms, or by agents fully
competent to select goods for the Southern trade
They have bought for cash, or it's equivalent, and
their selections will form full and attractive stocks
for the inspection of the interior merchants Our
facilities for obtaining Domestic Goods direct from
the manufactures, unsurpassed by the mcr-
chants Of any city in the Union.
VIC, therefore. confidently invite you to inspcct
our FALL STOCKS of FOREIGN and DOMESTIC
GOODS, feeling assured that all who may do so
eithoW prejudice will make their purchases in this
market Our stocks will be complete early in An
gust, when We will he pleased to receive the visits
oil our OLD and new mercantile friends.
Dry Goods.
GILLILAND, HOWELL Il Co. !; JouNsroN,
CREWS & CO.. CuAMBEnbAIN, MILLER &
Co; JOHN G. MILNoR & Co.; NAYLER,
SMITH Co.. HYATT, McBURNEY e. Co.
CRANE, BoYLsToN & Co J.S. & Il. BowIE
q Co; CADow, MCKENZIE Il Co. KERR
son ~ LEIDING.
Hardware.
HYDE, GREGG Il DAY; WILLIAMS & Pnicr:
COURTNEY, TENANT e. Co. j. E. ADuER
s. Co.
Boots and Shoes.
ID. i. FLEMING & Co.; r. A. PRiNGLE &
Co; FORCE q MIrCuEIL; r.. B. Srop.
DARD Il Co. DUNIIAM, TAFT & Co.; HAS
ELrINE Il WALTON.
Clothing
PTERsoN, SMITH & Co CouEN. VIII
LIS q Co.; WALDRoN, EGGLEsroN & Co. ::
EDwlN BATES & Co. !; MArrnIEssEN, OLA,
RA & Co.
Groceries.
GEO. w. WILLIAMS & Co.
Grocery and Glassware.
WEBB Il Sage; BRowN e. PALMA.
Drugs and Medicines.
llAvILAND, STEVENSON & Co. {; NELSON
CARTER; JOHN AsnuUnsr & Co. RUFF &
BOWIE
Silks and Fancy Goods.
Bowen, FOSTER e. Co. j. & w. KNOX ;
DEwING, TmAYER e. CO.; ALBERT LENNING ::
MARSHALL, BURGE & Co.
Hats Caps and Straw Goods.
HoRsEY, AUTEN * Co. i. ID. FANNING
Il Co. ID. b. WILLIAMS & Co.
Saddles and Snddiery Hardware.
HASTE, CALHOUN & Co.; JENNINGS,
TuoMLINSoN e. Co.
Carpets, Oil Cloths and Window
Curtains.
LAMBERT& HOWELL; JAMES c. BAILIE.
Importers and DeaEcrs iM wines,
Liquors, SegarN.
CHAFFE, CROFT 4 CHArrE; RGNNEKER
& GLOVER.
Dealer I'm Paper and EnyeloDes.
JosEpH WALKER.
august 8. 1860 tf
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Nntica.

A PPLICATION will be made to the I,eg;s-
IA. lature 1T its next Session for charter for
- Turnpike Road said road to commence at
'IIinkle's Mills, in Pickens District and inter.
sect with aTurnpikeat the North Carolina line,
on Rock Creek, Thesaid road to be known as
the Cano Greek and French Broad Turnpike.
August %, 1850 3m
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| have a good TRACE OF LAND. containing
Three hundred and Seven Acrea, thirty cleared
antlthe bulance woodland, near Bachelors Re.
treat. an the read leading to Pendleton, which
desire to sell The tract is situnted in one Of
the best, SECTIONS ut tho district, and makes corn
drnuth or no dropth. The terms arc one two
and three years. the purchase money and inter
cat tn bo well secured If not disposed of be
fore. will sell it Mt auction at Pickens G H. on
Saledayin October next A bargain can bc
boughtl
LECNARD TOWERS
August 6. 1860 2 If
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THE BUE RIDGE RAILROAD.
1900 Acres of Land,
WITHIN ON E MILE GDF TRAE


TItE RAILROAD is the line for near one mile.
presenting some of the handsomest building
sites. Tie lands mostly in the forest, rich
bottom and upland lying both sides of the
north fork of the Coneross Creek for one and a
half miles. intend laying off ten Lots of twenty
acres each, running 30 and fronting the Ralroad
and TO attach to each Lot one hundred and fifty
acres of land, or to make the quantity to suit pur
chasers.
ALSO my Poor Mountain Tract, containing
Two Thousand Five Hundred Acres with a large
quantity of bottom and rich mountain valleys. If
this is not capable of being made one of the best
grazing farms in Pckens District then YOU will
nave TO hunt the oldest man in Pickens District TO
point the other. A man that is afraid to invest
money in Lands near Railroads, would be called n
slow-car for the history of tho world is that thew
have raised the price of lands so as even 10 aston
isl the inorednlous. / nm determined to scll-
ono-fourth cash, balance in one and two years
Don't be afraid to come and look Tile cnrs
won't run over you. They only want, and that for
tho next hundred years. your timber for cross ties
and fuel, and pay out on the road for all time
forty dollars out of evcry hundred dollars that
they make. If this would not put man in a good
humor then please start some invention that will
do more for mankind than Railroads have done.
Please call on me at Wnyside, and IL can't sell
you land shall know that you are not a railroad
man. , e JAMES 0VERTON LEWIS
jan 20, 1901 70 mtf
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TAKE NOTICE! /!

A LII those indebted to me MUST MAKE
IA PAYMENT without delay, as expect to
leave the State soon and must pay my own
debts. had rather do my own Collecting; but.
it cannot collect, an officer will do it for me
promptly. .I..y
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NOficc.

HEREBY fOrwarn all persons from trading
IL with my wife Catharinc Naiiy, who has let
my bed aud board without cause or provocation.
And hereby extend notice to all persons that |
will not be responsible for her contracts.
l.. f. NALLY.
Aug. 16. 1860 3 3.
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THE PICKENs ACADEMY.


TNIIE TRUSTEES of this institution have tho
Il pleasure of announcing to the community.
mat they have obtained the services of Mr.
D. W. PnILPoT. as n Teacher for the ensuing
year Ills qualifications and character are such
as to commend him to parents and guardians,
who have children and wards to educate
The year will be divided into Sessions of fiye
months each, and those entering tho School will
DE charged for the full quarter, unless different
arrangements aro made with the Teacher.
TERMS PER SESSION.
Primary branches Reading Writing and Arith-
The above, with English Grammar and
Geography, : 10.
Philosophy, Chemistry, History. 10 90
liigher branches of Mathematics and
nv Latin Is 90
The School will open on Monday the 10th day
of January, 1860. '
j. Il. HAGOQD, NV. f. uOLCOMRE
Nm, w; -, hElIlI JOS. j. NORTON,
hGn MD 1; "a. IliOMPSON, Trustees.
Dec. l3, 1859 81 ,f
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Take Notice.
8rn

(, A Ill persons indebted to the Estate Of Da-
IN gid Russell deceased, are requested to
make Immediate payment, and those having de-
maUds will present them, legally httested, Cor
Iquilation. to nay brother DIR. d. NJ. Russell,
who is my aothorizel agent to settle ap the bu-
siness OF said Estate,
tf L. IT. RUSSELL
Qualified Executor
q August f3, 1860 3.
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ESTATE NOTuCH

A bb persons indebted to the Estate of Mil.
IA ton Moulden, deceased, arc reouestcd 10
make prompt payment, and those having de.
mands against said Estate must present them
attostod according to law, within the timo pro.
scribed by law.
JOAB MAULDEN, Admir-.
August g. 1860
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Administrators Final Notice.
VIE Notes and Accounts, due the Estate of
i IL; E Campbell, deceased. will be placed
IN the hands of an Attorney for collection N
tho 10th Septembcr next. ISace Ccf.
JOHN T. SLOAN, Admir-.
August 90, 1860
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HHcad-0uarters.

FIRST BRIG, FIRST DIV. s. C. NJ.
GreenrMe, S. G.
NllE Regiments comprising this Brigade are
Il hereby ordered I" appear at the following
{, The 4th Regiment vt IIaynie's ON the 18Th
September.
The 42l Regiment at crnig's on the 18th
September.
The 2d Regiment at Halls on the 18th Sep
temnor. {.
The 5th Regiment at Hunters on the oOth
September.
The lst Regiment at Bruton's on the ODD Sep.
tember.
The commissioned and non commissioned nfEi
GERS will appear the day previous tn the Reviews
of their respective Regiments, for Drill and In.
struction.
Colonels Of Regiments must make their Re.
turns ut the Reviews.
The Brigade Staff will he required to attend
every Review in the Brigade.
CoIomels of Regiments are charged with the
extension of this Order. By order
w. X: EASLEY, Brig. Cen
Ill. Ire TnURsToN. BSig. Mai.
Aug. III 1860 8 I'll
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@ A M . 0 % A r q s. /.
FOR MAJOR. GENERAL

2@y~ We have been authorized TO announce Col
ERAL, lst Division, s. G. NJ, TO fill tho vacancy
Sccasioned by the resignation Of Maj. Gen A. Nj.
nesl. The friends &C Col EMMETT SEIBLEs re-
specttuily announce him candidate for Major
Neneral OF the lst Division Of South Carolina
Militia, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resig
nation of Gen. a. Nj. Smith.
GsaS" The friends of Maj. SPARTAN D. GOOD
LETT respectfully announce him candidate for
Malor-General of the lst Division of South Caroli-
ma Militia, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation Of Gen. a. NJ Smith
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VIM. G. KETTH

A I RNEY AT LAW,
WILL attend promptly to all business entrusted
u, " to his care in the Districts comprising the
western Circuit. Office at Pickens c. IL
Dec g. 1859 90 ,e
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FOR SAI.E.

itOR SALE.
Valuable Lands and Town Lots (,
TINIIE GERMAN SETTLEMENT SOCIETY
Il OF CHARLESTON nffcr fur sale the fn.
lowing valuable Tracts and L,ts of Land, situ
ate in PickenH District to wit:
The FAIL Fract,
Or NJ l., containing Sixteen Hundred and
Forty Acres On the premises. there is a NIer
chaut Mil. Saw Mill. Tbreshinr Machine
Turning Lathe, Cotton Gin frstratc DWELLING
and gnod out houses. The Water Power on this
tract is superior to any in the State The Land
lies ON both sides of Littlc River, adjoining Col.
Barnett. Jeptha Norton. Rankin and others.
.. Tract M. 2, containing Three Hundred and
Sixty,ive Acres, having thereon small water
fall and adjoining No. l., Capt Robins and
others.
Tract No 2l, containing Two Hundred and
Ten Acres. adjoining II. w NJ B ,gg$ and others
Tract NJ. l3. containing Onc lInntlrcd and
Nn"'y''hrcc Acres. adjoining Bogg', Crcnshaw
Tract M. 10, containing Two Hundred and
Forty Acres, adjoining lands of Won IIulcn and
others.
Tract No. lG. containing Two Hundred and
DIX Acres, adjoining Won llnllcn and others. -
New Hope meeting house IL on this tract
Tract NJ. IL. containing rwo Hundred Acres.
adjoining M, lG and others
Tract NJ. ID, containing Two Hundred and
twenty Acres, adjoining llantz, Rennkc and
others.
Tract No. 90. c,ntainius Two Hundred and
Ten Acres, adjoining tract No. L. IIantz and
others
-, Tract M. o. containing Two Hundred and
Twenty Acres, adjoining Cppt. H. n. Robins
aud others.
-ALSO-
We Will sell in the Town of Wulhalla NINE.
ACRE LOTS and TWENTY ONE HALF
ACRE LOTS. For The above Tracts nf Land
ma these Lnts, NC can make good wnrrantce
titles.
ALSO
we viii sell tho following Lands around Wal
hala f'r which unwurrantcl titles only will be
made, ns fellows:
Tract M. 81. containing One Hundred aud
Eighteen Acres, adjoining II. Fnjcn, Fisher
and others
Tract M Gl. containing Eigl,ty.E,ur Acres.
adjoining q. Cordcs, Jacob Bn<c! and others.
Tract NJ G2. containing Eishty-two Acres.
alinininS Jnc b Busch and othcr.
Tract No 6}, containing Niney.six Acres.
Aiso, Tract M Ot. containing Ninety seven
Acres. These Tracts arc situate on the pckcnS
fmod. west of Flat Rock Muster Ground
Tract NJ G7, containing Eishty.Iwn Acres
adjoining John llousknmp j BuSch and others
Tract M, GS. containing Eighty-onc Acres,
adjoining John liouskamr, Mckay and Others
Tract No. 60%cmmining Eighty-two Acres,
adjoining s. Ruuken aud Others
Tract NJ 40. containing Ninc,y.nine Acres
adioining S. Runkcn and others
Tract M IL. containing Eighty-onc Acres
adjoining 3. Kunkcn ami utiioTS
pa These Tracts and Lots of Lends will bc
sold ut Waihalla. on the third Thursday tlSth)
IN Oftohnr next Mt public auction. Persons
wishing to purchase before that time at private
sale, or wishing any information touching those
Lands will call on the President or Secretary,
ut Walhnlia.
Tho terms are one fourth ca~h-thc balance
III one two and Ilrce years, with interest, sc.
cured by bond and security.
IL. p. THODE, President.
y. Nj. llENcKEN, Sect'y. .
August 6. 1860 10
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August 9. I8GI
M0fina.

sfl M0tlc0. Ft
A PPLICATION viii be made to the next Legisle-
"A ture for Charter to extend the "Kcowee
and Tnckasege Turnpike Road, from Tunnel Hill
To Walhalla 4
, August 10, 1860 9 sm
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IsS Where the keg is returned 25 cents
will be deducted.
The Manufacture is under the guidance of
j. II. BEs3EM1urELDER, 1u from Mcmmingen, Ger
ker. He has introduced the hiphlv br;lhamt
Powder so much admired by the sportin"
community of Europe. This Powder is =,
beautiful round and possesses the polish Of
steel, and is entirely free from all corroding
properties.
Dealers and contractors may have their or
shortest notice. All orders should be addressed
Carolina. N'N'''
March Is, 1859 "A tf
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Notica.

A PPLICATI0N will be made to the Legislature.
"A ct its next session, for an act to incorporate
Richland (Presby yterau) Church, in Pickcns district
Aug Q, 1860 2 3m
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New Powder Manufa factorv

VIE South Carolina Powder Mills are now
IL in successful operation, and the attcnt;on
OF Dealers is called to the unmistakable suneri-
oor!ty of the Powder Manufactured at these
Mills over that of any other in America We are
prepared to furnish at tho shortest notice any
OF the following description, at the following
nriccs viz. b
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J. II, vOIGHT,
EiEA MAMUaa C GsIPeP So EgcnaireV.

WALIIALLA, S. c.,
NULL give strict attention to all business eftrns
w ted to his carc Terms the most reasonablo
Jan IL, 1859 20 Jtf
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AIS0

The debts due s. III. JOHNS & co. must bc
closed up forthwith, under the same penalties,
At default of payment is made.
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LUMBER ! LUMBER |

HU NJ DEN 1IU NIDEh
THNllE undersigned having purchased the
IL MILLS formerly owned by Col. John A.
Easley, deceased, three miles east of Pickens
G. H. is prepared to FIJI orders for LUMBER,
finished or unfinished; Sash, Blinds, Panne
Doors, or anything in that line, at short notice,
and ON the mCSt reasonable terms. lie is deter
mined to carry OH the business in all its branch
cs, and persons wishing anything of the kind,
are assured their orders will meet with prompt
attention. Orders should be addressed to the
undersigned. lie respectfully soicits a share
of public patronage.
NJ. F. MITCHELL,
January 26. 1860 26 If
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BLUE RIDGE HOUSE.
Pendleton, s. G..


VIE SUBSCRIBER, who has had several
Il years experience in IIutc business (hav-
ing bccn sole proprietor of the Williamson
Springs Hotel for nine Years, is now proprietor
of the BLUE RIDGE HOUSE. where he will
be glad to see all his old friends and patrons
and also the travelling public. His house will
be provided with everything necessary for
wcil-kept house. both from the sea- board markets
and surrounding country, and his Bar with
choice Wines. Liquors and Cigars. lie has
good servants and every attention will be paid
to- his guests to rondcr their soiourn agreeable.
The good society Of Pentllcton Vilagc-thc pru.
verbal good health of its inhabitnnts-its fine
cool water and bracing atmospherc-its prox-
unity to the mountains and it's accessibility by
Railroad, all contribute to make it one Of The
best summer resorts in the upper country. Per-
sons arriving here on tho cars and wishing to
visit the mountains or any other point of the
surrounding country, can bo accommodated with
good cnnveyanccs and careful drivers from the
Livery Stable kept here.
j. W. COBB.
May l5, 1860 ~ If
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FOR CONGRESS

Bay" The friends of Col. JOHN D. ASHMORE
respectfully announce him candidate for re- cleo
lioh 10 Congress, at the ensuing election.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE,

TIE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
IN EoulrY-riCKENs.
Josiah Perkins et.al
w. w. Mitchell etal
eDG virtue of decree of the Court of Equity
KD made ut June Term, 1860. there will be
S,ld t" the Highest bidder. ut Pickens Court
House, ON Saoduy in September next, the
Valuable Tract of Land
Described in the pleadingS in this case namely:
Onc Tract of Land. situate in Pickens Dis
trict. aud lying in the fork of Changa creek and
on Tu3nio River. containing THREE HUN.
DRED AND SIXTY ACRES. aud adjoining
lands of Thos. liarbin, Rpb't a. Gilmcr, joel
JnneS and others.
This Tract of Land il improved. There is
ahont EIGHTY ACRES of the best RIVER
and CREEK BOTTOM on the place.
"A plat of the Plantation, executed By II. b.
MAuLDRN d. s.. is on Ale in this office.
TERMS OF SALE-Thc costs of suit and
sale, ami onc'tiiiga of :hc purchase mnney, must
be paid in cash. The balance on credit of one
and two years, with compound interest" to
lie secured by bond Ond approved security,
given 10 the Commissioner. Purchaser to my
extra for titles.
ROB'T A. THOMPSON, cEp.D.
August Q. 1860 8
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Notice.

EXECUTORS SALE.
NV I'LL BE SOLD to the highest bidder, on
w Thursday the 9th of September next. Mt
the late residence of James Lay. deceased, the
portion of his property not willcd, as follows:
Four Likely Negroes,
Two Mules, large Wagon and Cart Corn One
hundred and Scronty-fivc bushels Rye. Stock
of Cattle and Hogs, Sheep, Still and Stands. and
other articles not mentioned
TERAS-Sums under five dollars cash: over
that amount, n credit of twelve months with
interest note and security.
C. M. LAY, Exo'r.
Aug 2, 1860
AT the same time aud place will sell the
personal Estate of james VI. Lay, deceased.
consisting of
TWO LIKELY NEGRO MEN;
On a credit of twelve months, with interest, note
aud security.
Aug .. 1860 /
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-17

Misfellanfons.
VESPER GAS LIGHT.
The Cheapest, Most Brilliant,
AND
Most Convenient Arti ial Light
In THE WORLD.

FISHIS GAS is generated from Pure Coal Oil and
i for elegance, economy safety and simplicity
cannot be surpasse The fixtures are in the same
style as the ordinary Gas fixtures.
disadvantages that it is a portable gas light
unrivaIed for brilIiancy cheapness, cIeann and
is required It is easy to regulate, aud requires no
trmm ing, and for attention, whate yer, after light
ing. 1t is perfectly safe and free from explosion
and has no odor or smell while burning. The light
be made TO burn with any degree Of brilliancy,
by turning screw aud be increased instant me-
twenty, by turning valve as in ordinary gas.
The NesPer t'as flame and fixtures precisely
sembe i'll form those of coal gas but in briiliaucy
and purity OF light, 1t possesses decided adyan-
tage over any coal gas II requires no chimney,
there is no need Of daily trimming of wick, and
the construction OF the fixtures is simple that it IS
not liable TO get OF order and a child can man
age it readily. The gas burned in lhe Vesper TX
ture rs generated from pure coal oil, or .'Vesper
0i,' (Which Is manufactured expressly Tor this bur-
} without any admIxture of alcohol other
foreign ingredients, and its supply is Unlimited
The fixtures themselves adapted in styles
suit all tastes, from the plain, simple light burner
10 the most elegant and costly chandelier. Each
fixture is perfect IN Itself there is outlay TO be
made for service pipes, meters, regulators, &c
The IS generated IN TINS burner and all fixtures,
from the cheap single Light to the expensive chan
deIer, miniature eas-wOTks, are iu themselves. They
sold tprices which do not exceed the cost Of
binary ga fixtures o similar styles and Ornamental
ton.
Churches, hotels, public halls, stores, steamboats,
and private residences throughout the state
now be hJted up with these elegant and convenient
add much TO the appearance Of such places, and
to the comfort Of the home circle, and which, here
tOfore cOulj be used only those favored districts
embraced within tae coal gas limits OF large cities.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-17
RAILROAD COAL.

'I>HE finest lot Of COalIn the city OF al
i the -ETNA YARD, which is the only place thdi
gives the legal weight per bushei IL IS guaranteed
TO civ. more neat ashes aud SCOT than any oteI
uow offered Tor salc. Ne Will continue TO supply
,ur friends and customers at our usual low prices
during the coming winter. Try the EISA COAl
ana b. convinced that It is the most economical II
IN. market. orders dropped lu Box 81, Z. o., or al
the Yard oIck " q e. X h. Depot Will be prompt
Iy attended TO. oAhC Ii J. AuNE"'
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Home Testimonials.

FTO.D Tue heN. 7. 3 Fan, NtsnVlIe.
NASHVILLE, Dec, IL, 1859.
Col 7. H. 1AYLoR-Dcar Sir {: have used for some
ne, one Of the VespeT Lamps; and beg leave TO
, Hpress my obligations To you Tor having introduced
u my notice. To persons living in tue cOuuLry or
II parts Of the city where gas cannot be had, or
Yho may desire light much more economical than
ss-Iud the time fully equal Il IN Iiiuiu-
.tIng pOwer--ths apparatus Dill prove u desidera-
regard this the m st beautiful and most useful
invention for procuring, at a small cost the adyan
tlgcs gas light that / have u the
saue that perfectly s1fe-an explosion being
imp pJssible--Ind the lamps simple constr
a Nd managed with
Very truly yours,
y : EaJJ
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LOUISVILLE Aug. 20, 1893.
W. II. SETTLE, Esq 1t gives me great pleasure to
state after trial OF vi the ''Vesper Lamps %
my study Tor six weeks st, and after obSer
closely for the same length Of time the experiment
of lighting our Union Ieut,' with these lamps, |
have entire confidence in their efficacy. IL seems to
Ie tIey alord ali the advantages of the best gas
7 gbs 10 those who live out Of the cities aud large
The process Of preparing and lighting the lamp is
readily learned, the fixtures simple and so
ItIe liable to get out OF order, the the light
,mparativey 50 little, and the whole 81 free from
danger, tAat Il needs only mere acquaintance ON
part Of the puOlic with the Vesper Gas Lamp to
ring them int general use throus the country
Yours truly,
STUART ROBINSON.