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sTEAMBOATS sHIPPING Go


~fSSA STEAM WEEKLY BETWEEN
AEENNEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL, land
lug and embarking passengers at
9UEENsT0WN, Grelsnd) The Liverpool, New
York and Philadelphia Steamship Company in
tend dispatching their fall powered Clyde-built
Iron Steamships as follows:
CITY OF BALTIMORE. SATURDAY, April o.
KANGAROO, SATURDAY. April 49,
INBURGH, SATURDAY, April 20.
:, And every Saturday, at noon, from Pier a.
North River.
RATES OF PAssAGB:
First Cabin. ...;..$55 Storage. .,...,.......sso
Storage Return Tickets, good for six months, 500
Passengers forwarded TO Paris, Havre, Ham.
burg, Bremen, Rotterdam, Antwerp, NC, at re-
duced through fares.
re- Persons wishing to bring out their friends
car buy tickets here at the following rates, to
New York: From Liverpool to Queenstown, First
Cabin, S75, SS5 and Slo5. Storage from Liverpool
$40. From Queenstown 500
These steamers have superior accommodations
for passengers, and carry experienced Surgeons
They are built in water, tight iron sections, and
have Patent Fire Annihilat0rs on board
~ For further information, apply at the Com
pany's Offices.
JOHN G. DALE, Agent,
Is Broadway, New York or,
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SERVANTS FOR SALE & HIRE.

NOR HIRE-FOr the balance of the year,
Il NEGRO MAN. He is experienced Farm
Hand. Driver &c. J. PITFIELD GEORGE,
NH as-eod2t Corner 18th and Cary SITS.
IyOK HlRE-For the balance OF the year,
II FARM HAND; two WOMEN, accustomed to
doing general House Work, and GIRL, accus-
TONED to Nursing. Apply to
NH est 4. CAUTH0RN.
IfOR HIRE-A smart MULATTO BOY. who Is
Il very handy In the dining room. He would be
very useful dining room or house servant TO
gentleman. Apply at PHILLIPS
j. lots Odee, 18th st., betw. Main and Bank.
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The Western Lake Trade,
New York Coffee Markef-

TOLEDO, March 2S.-The New York and
Erie Propeller Portsmouth arrived here this
morning. She is loading for Dunkirk
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NOTICE. hereby constitute and appoint &.
IN ID. EAcho, OF the city OF Richmond, my Agent
TO collect all rents due me from this date. and to
warn AZ persons from trading for any note or pa
NH zs--lw REBECCA W. KRISCHMANN.
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Fer & SHEPHERDS
NOTICE

NOTICE.-Messrs. FMAEK 8 SHEPHERD
IN having, by deed of trust, conveyed to me as
trustee, all claims, stock of goods &c, for cer-
tain purposes this is to notify all persons indebt
ed to make payment immediately to me. in per-
son; or, in my absence from the city lat any tms)
TO Mr.. g. t. WINSTON, who is authorized to re-
ceve any dues. 1t Is important to close the trust
aud hope all indebted will come forward and
pay up, as longer indulgence cannot be given.
NH td-swt \. Z. SHEPHERD, Trustee.
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HUTUHr pAYY.


ssSfssFf NV ksows e Is TIM 4aE yAWF Es4s1E
H exsss 1 Gs ss syf5 s AMP
sH2s Fk1 T1S eTHEE WITH AL THE
MPLkMEHTs. To6Ls. &e.-As Tru.ts mot 4
certain deed q trust executed by George W. J j.
WIFE bearing date 18th o. March sso w daly and nd
corded in Hsnrico County Court and In other as
the beneaciaries therein, proceed to sell at PuB-
~, tic Al, AnSCTl9N, on the premises. on MONDAY,
II not the frst fair day tn ali Of the real
.1a sh; Of q
the interest of the grsutors in said deed in, and
to the seventeen acres of land adjoining, known
privileges, interest and immunities Of the said
Jordan, VIM Go; in and to certain real estate
ingham, Nelson, Amherst aud Bedford, in. the
state Of Virginia, consisting Of mining privileges
be melted with the smallest outlay Of fuel
Also, perpetual lease of water power under TWEEN
y foot head, at moderate rent Also, all the Coke
Iron, and other Ore belonging to the said Jordan
Wiun Co.. Also. 10 Canal Boats, IL of which are
s SGs = 10 H. "a, and H. and the
Little Tennessee Also, II Horses, IS Mules,
..oogether with any other Canal Boats. Horses and
tutsd for those named above. together with all
the Harness for the same, and Tow Lines and
and all the Buildings and Improvement Of every
Kind upon the Real Estate referred to above, with
all the Machinery, implements, Tools, Provi-
sions, wagons, Carts, &e., used employ
ed BY. the said company. The foregoing pro-
perty 10 regarded very valuable. The fur
mace is Quilt of dressed granite, Is feet in
the bosh, and of the most improved plan
as well as OF the most substantial character.-
Their location on the banks of the Canal, within
i've miles OF the city, recommend tn EN- favorably
to the attention of those who may wish to engage
IN the manufacture OF iron. There is now on
hand very large supply Of Coke, and Iron and
other ores SO that with very slight repairs to the
machinery, the works can go into Immediate OPP
Grafton, and it is believed, with a small increase
OF machinery, sufficient blast can be had to in
sure the economical and regular working OF the
furnace. The said Coke and Iron and other Ores
Will be valued by competent judges before the
day of sale. and the purchaser of the Real Estate
will be required to take and pay for the same at
such valuation.
TERMs.-For the Real Estate, Coke, and Iron
and other Ores, there will be required in. cssh
$40, 900; the like of $40 900 four months the
ike sum of SIC, 900 at eight months; and the resi-
due OF such proceeds of sale in equal instaments
at one, two and three years; in each case nego-
table notes, interest added satisfactorily endors-
ed, and secured by "A trust deed on the said pro-
perty. For the balance of the Personal property.
all sums under $50, cash; over that amount four
months credit, for approved endorsed negotiable
paper, interest added. The taxes for 1851 to be
paid by the purchasers. The trustees will take
pleasure in showing the deed under which they
act to such persons may desire to bid for the
property, and will give to all such any other in
formation in their possession.
jas (. ccikAENsHAw, Trustees.
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NOrfhprn Markets.

New York, March 2s.-The Coffee market is
steady. AT auction, to-day, 2,700 bags We're
sold at II ia13f cents for Rio
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SPECIAL NOTICES,

ne ...-.....New Spring Goods. ........-Ga
SAMUEL NJ. PRICE d CO.
Are opening a very complete assortment of
n 4 w S p r l N G GOO DIS,
Comprising
NEW AND RICH DRESS SILKS.
DRESS GOODS, in great variety.
A beautiful assortment of
EN- B RO | DER les
LACE GOODS, -
HOSIERY,
In our usual assortment.
SUPERB LINEN
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS,
FAMILY and PLANTATION GOODS,
NH 26-6t As usual.
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Nj Second supply OF
NEW AND BEAUTIFUL
s II r N q Or o o d s.
Elegant New Broche SPRING SILKS.
Splendid Embroidered GREN ADINES and HER
MANS.
Silk Embroidered PoPLINs-very handsome.
Bright Embroidered BAREGE ANGLAiSE.
Choice Grey and Brown POPLINS.
Black Lace MANTLES-Ner Style.
New COLLARS and SETS.
Handsome LACES-in new designs
Very handsome French JACONETS and Or
CANDIES.
French BRlLLIANTS, PRINTS aud MUSLINS.
New English and American PRINTS.
Standard brands of Bleached LONG CLOTHS.
Together with many other choice and seasonable
GOODS, comprising one of the most attractive and
complete assortments we have ever offered, to be
sold either wholesale or RETAIL for CASH or to
prompt buyers, at prices to suit the times.
Ladies and gentlemen from the city and cou ntry
are invited to examine our Goods as they shall be
satisfied in respect OF style and price. Opening
aud arriving by this mornings steamer
m est WATKINS & FICELEN
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1851 STRING IRA Z. 1877

HORSE SHOES,
GRAIN CRADLES,
CUTLERY. s'g
GOODS. 800
Our assortment Il very complete, and ~ IA.
spectfully solicit an examination.
All orders will receive our best esre
NH 3s-detAcwIs w. B. q a. DljNNAN
Ce.J (l(In WORTH OF GOODS At 1TK TR--
sYe0, WU Low COST. FOR CASH -infendins
to close business, Offer Tor sals my entire sfoee
RIES. also Offer Tor rent the eT0RR, CkLL1S.
aud part 81 the HOUSE now occupy, on BROOK.
Avenue. betwesn hsrshall and clny sgreets. II
y justly regarded ~ oes Of the best, ii sot ths
beet, 2, spsins - stand. In the Abeshoad Also.
NEW HOUSE, % Brooke Avenue very uifskis
for e9nfsesionsvy, also for sals. ens BgiCK ~
w, vu. ,y IA HOUSES. on Leigh ssfsst I've
COTTAGE R98lDENCH o. Clay. ~ zen xdnsss.
and bfeohe Aysans one r9AAkD MOUSE q e
nssr 1900 80 ,9naxtsF h.aneh. Also. t9o nesd
nh 3t-lw jlGW W1f6V6 IS;
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JAS. r. CRENSHAW, trustees
NH l5-2aw2w Ndtd

A UCTION SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT
"A ON JACKSON STREET.-Will be sold at
auction, on the premises, on MONDAY, lst April,
1851, at o'clock, P. NJ, the large framed Dwell
ner of Jackson and Clarke Streets ow in the &C.
cupancy OF the family of the late Mr.. Tate.
TERMS. e-third cash balance at and 8
months, for negotiable notes, interest added, and
title retained till last ote is paid The taxes for
1851 to be paid by the purchaser
NH % GODDIN Il APPERSON, Aucts
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JUHN q. DALE, Agent,
Is Broadway, New York: or,
NH 30--ts w. BELL. Agent, Richmond.

j MsSrMT y ! fSnf ! Il 81 As p
- zz..zssa. NORFOLK The Steamer CURTIS
PECk, Capt. JHo. ii. FREEMAN, will, on and after
MONDAY next. April lst,, leave the Wharf at
sas r1FEsyy yMN9N4Af
places, at o'clock precisely. leaving NORFOLK
each alternate morning texcept Sunday at the
Landings on the River, going and returning.
Passage to Portsmouth or Norfolk, 81 90; Meals
extra, SO cts each.
landed on the River must be paid for when sent
down to the Boat and Viii not be G;espqnsbe for
wharf to which it is directed.
NH eats R. o. HAsKINs
p En~ss "a FOR BALTIMORE-The
stfa~ W V = XXI wiI RE Iss csp
n E saT ERb and up to the hour of
Freight taken to Boston, via Baltimore, at low
est rates, with great dispatch.
EoHogsheads received on board unless engaged
Passengers are requested to be on board before
the hour of departure, IL O'Clock NJ, SATURDAY.
NH 2s-2t DAVID WIN CURRIE
~ OF DEPAkTURE.-On and after
sso be steamer ssGAHTTKTn z w Sot min in
WINDSOR SHADES. on the Chickahominy River
every SATURDAY and WEDNESDAY, MORN
Richmond, Va, March 20, 1851. nh aa--st
@T FOR PHlLADELPHIA.-Th A
aSMItsS No. Steamship VIRGINIA, Capt. JAS
K. KELLEY, is now ready to receive
freight, ard will leave on SATURDAY, the 3Oth
instant, vt o'clock p. NJ.
For freight or passage, having superior accom-
modAtions' apply to c,Dnozo 49,.
Boston freight taken through by steam at re-
duced rates and with dispatch. NH PAT
tsAH>-rTTyyk FOR LYNCHBURG-ToI leave
SATURDAY EVENING.-The Ca
nal Boat FAME will leave as
GUY cox, Agents,
NH "s-3t AT CoX's Shed, Dock street.
eRf~-IT1Uh FOR l. + KIN q Or MO
sEsss.si5S3S LEAVE SATURDAY EVENING
The Canal Boat FAME will leave
as above. For freight, apply
COY X cox, Agents,
NH 27-4t At Coxs Shed, ON Dock street
fIsS YORKTOWN, JAMESTOWN
&AExN AND ROANOkE.-The ROANOKE
having resumed her place again in the
line between New York and Richmond the three
Steamers comprising it will run as follows, viz:
The YORKTOWN, Capt. PARRISH; the JAMES
TOWN, Capt. SKINNER, and the ROANOKE, Capt.
CoucH, win leave New York every TUESDAY,
THURSDAY and SATURDAY, at p. NJ.
Returning, they will leave here every TUES
DAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, at4P. H.
For further information, inquire of the under
signed. LUDLAM Il WATSON,
Opposite Steamers Wharves.
N. B.-The above Steamers stop at Norfolk each
m
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MADAME son.

MUL E 5. HORSES, NC, FOR
s8A SALE have now on hand several fine
wv riding and harness HORSES, perfectly
AAnegentle In all respects. Also, fine young
ana we'll broke MULES; one brood MARE. now in
foal. good family animal; fine TOP BUGGY,
with without HA NESS, and new DRAY
all of which will sell a credit of tour months
Apply at my stables, on Dock, between 18th and
Pot SITS. lmh 23--d2m EDMOND BOsSIEUX
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.-, SERGEANT'S SALE OF
AiHsz-- NCANAL, TOWING. 49, r.
!! sAND TRANSPOR, = ~ u

Srztzaxkaatiiss=.mi NCANAL, TOWING ~
a1ese.lzs16 land TRANSPOR. f1k - ~ -
TATl0N STEAMER, AND FOUR
BARGES.
J. D. Myers Il Co., and others.l
against Attachment
The Cumberland Coal and Iron
CO., and SAINT Q. Cockey. Defts
by virtue of an order of the Judge of the Cir
cult Court of the city Of Norfolk granted in vaca-
tion, on the application of j D. Myers Il Co. and
others, plaintiffs, and the Cumberland Coal and
Iron Company, and Samuel o. Cockey, efendants.
Tor the sale of certain property levied ON under
attachments in the said suits | shall EXPOSE TO
sale, at pubic auction, at IL o'clock, on MONDAY
me list day Of April, 1851, at Chamberlain &
STEAMER EMPIRE.-The said Steamer in in
good running order, l26 SO Us TONS new boiler en-
CINE, thoroughly overhauled within the last few
90 BARGE sUPERI0R.-Ths said Barge is ls4tons,
capacity IL, 600 bushels, aud in good order.
bARGE ALPHA.-The said Barge is I22 tons,
capacity 900 ushels, and in good order
BARGE HENRIETTA The said Barge Is l25
tons, capacity 900 bushels, in good order
IhoN BARGE SuN.-The said Barge is I07 tons
capacity 5000 bushels, in good order.
The Steamer and Barges are now at Chamber
lain Il Grandy's wharf, and will be shown to any
one by the Captain, on board the steamer The
property was put in good order last fall, and is
now ready for a trip.
TERss:-s much n cash as will defray the ex-
penses OF sale; the balance on a credit of four
months, with approved security.
THos. J. CORPREw,
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ADJUSTMENTS.
COTILLON SOIREE-

az COTILLON SOIREE, -
l THE VALLEY PLEASURE CLUB -
UrA Respectfully announce to their friends ~
and the public generally, that they will give IN
SECOND ANNUAL BALL,
CoRlNTHIAN HALL. on MONDAY EVENING.
April LIST, 1891.
NJ TlCkETS-Admitting a Gentleman and two
Ladies. 81. "
~ MGsIC by SMITHS BAND. NH aaa.
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By Redwood 4 Reach, Auct'rs.

BY KedWood Reach, Auct'rs,
ts4 MAIN SrRRRr)
NO. COACH AND HARNESS. We viii
~ sell at the Horse Lot, Council Chamber Hiii
ON SATURDAY, the 3eth inst. at 10A o'clock. a
rate new style HACK and HARNESS. Those
In want Of a good article will do well 10 attsnS
this sale. " ~ "'sS~~
TBkxs-Fonr months, for approved, endorsed
NH 27-dtds REDWOOD kKEACH. Aucts
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-4H----V VI petEedHt OItY OF NOFIOIK.
COMNI ONER,N SAIE ar TOTTTS ,

(1OMMiSsIONER'S ) AL L Or LOUISA
- LAND.-Pursuant to decree of the Circuit
Court OF Louisa county, in the case of B. A. Par
Catharine his wife, and others, rendered At ths
September term, 1880 the undersigned, as Com
missioner appointed for that purpose will sell at
premises, at or near where the old Mountain Road
crosses Ready Creek, ON MONDAY, the 10Th day
thereafter,) the TRACT OF LAND belonging to
the said Brown and wife, containing l7st acres
adjoining the lands Of DR.. b. F. Cosby nd others
adapted to the crops usually raised in the county
such as corn, W heat, oats and tobacco About one
half Is cleared the balance in the original
growth, heavily timbered.
TEkAs.-As much ready money as will be sufH-
cient TO pay the cost of suit and the expenses Of
executing the decree; the remain der pom credit
OF and Years, the purchaser to give bond, with
good security, bearing interest from date and the
legal title Vt the land retained until all the pur-
chase money is paid.
NH 2p-tds w pPpKIyc ro,a,,
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BY Pulliam x Co.., Auc,ioneers.

NOTICING will sell on TUESDAY the I'd
~ day Of April, at our Auction Rooms, at 10
oclock, four slaves. consisting OF ONE MAN,
Of Henry Cox, Commissioner of the County Court
Of Chesterfield, under decree. in case Of Cox's
exr vs.. Coxs heirs. PULLIAM Il CO.,
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BY Z. Is. Geek, Auctieneer.

RAK.ROOM FIXTURES, &C., AT AUC.
O'Clock, will sell, at the store corner OF It'll and
Gary streets, all Of the BAR ROOM FIXTURES in
the store, consisting of Counters Tables Chairs
Decanters, Tumblers, Gas Fixtures, &C.
At the same time the KEY OF THE STORE will
be sold. TERAs.-Cash "A
NH 20 e B. COOK Auctiona.r
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BY ThOs. w. keesee, Auct'r,
tofice corner 18th and Cary streetsl
HORSES, MULES, BUGGY AND HAIR.
~ NESS, WAGON AND cows, FOR SALK AT
AUCTiON.-Will be sold on SATURDAY morn
ing, March aoth, commencing at 10 O'Clock, ut the
Horse Auction Lot, on Council Chamber Hill--
Several SADDLE and HARNESS HORSES,
Three or four good MULES.
One BUGGY and HARNESS.,
Two MICH cows.
NH 20 THOS W EPrcpr 49,.
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a SAMUEL s. COTTR ELL 4 co. !,

"a ss saMsk aE6 s. a GHITkE a1snf GS
E AATURERS, ALSO, MANUFACTURERS
q OF ALL KINDS OF MILITARY GOODS,
RICHMOND, VA.-Having established a house
for the exclusive purpose of manufacturing CAR
FRIDGE BOXES, CAP POUCHES, BAYONET
SCABBARDS, KNAPsACkS, ARTILLERY HAIR
any amount. on as reasonable terms can be had
anywhere. Orders respectfully solicited from
States OF companies SAMUEL s: CoTTRELL,
NH 2s-dscw4t&sw2t
q OPEKATOK-By Boston. Jr, will stand
I9TSthe ensuing season. commencing ON the
18th inst, one-half his time at SWEE-
NEY'S TAVERN, in Henrico, and the other half
NH Is-Iawsws d. MCDANIEL.
o. GOV. WICkLiFFE-By Imp. Glen
oNcoe, Will make a limited season at BROAD
OCk, commencing on the 18th of March.
NH l6-lawttS d. MCDANIEL.
\ isr sERdT.'s OFFICE R. l; I; BLUES,
r March 2sth, 1881.
W Attend Court of Inquiry at your Armory
on SATURDAY EVENING next, 3oth inst, at
o'clock, for the assessment OF fines for the quar-
ter ending March 3lst.
HT All absentees, who have excuses to offer,
must be present at this meeting.
BY order Of Capt. Q. J. WIsE.
WHEELER WILSON'S
w IMPROVED NOTARY MOTION
SEW ING MAC HINE
ISek ne highest premium, SILVER MEDAL, 1t the
23l Main street, Richmond.
As4 Sycamore street, Petersburg.
yohDson's Hall, Norfolk.
NH sS-iwt 3. H. CRAIGE, Agent,
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF RICHMOND, MARCH 20, 1851.
High Water this day (Saturday) at y O'Clock.
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THE PRICE OF KEROSENE OIL is put
i at much lower price than heretofore. Call
frst-rate, or no sale.
Also, LAMPS, CHANDELIERS, PARAFINE
CANDLES, OIL WICKS and CHlMNEYS, for sale
low at IL Governor street
NH 2l-lm* K. g. REX, Agent
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Two very fne large young MULES va,, hror.
auo IN most excellent addition, sold for M ian M
the owner having no further use for them. -" =
:, AZ the same time, will be sold Ne TOP
BUGGY and HARNESS, In first. rate order. hay-
ing been used bus few months, and cost $500;
Psrsar morse i1as ;SAhhiAoE. IN thorough repair
attend the above sale, il Ia seldom such stock IL
onered ~ auction tmh 2al y. b. COOK, Auct.
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T. A STE Il b A LL,

dUSIC by SMITHS BAND. NH Cat.
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E.8Y naLUAbLk KEAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY, FOR SALEM virtue
Of OF =, decree of the Circuit Court of the CITY
Of richmond. entered the Esd day Of January, 1851.
-. ~ .no SUIT OF Todd ct. al VS.. Robinson and al
the Undersigned, Commissioner thereby appoint,
so LOT the purpose, will sell at public auction,
apppi ,ue premises ~ on WEDNESDAY, the nth Of
ginning at II o'clock A: NJ, and continuing from
Gay 10 day until the saleis completed all tie pro-
LAND HOTEL and MINERAL WELL COMPANY
In the bill In said cause mentioned, as foIIows:
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-05-16
CHcKED CATTLE. The instant

CHoKED CATTLE The instant a
eSaturs becomes choked, no matter
What With, the throat becomes dry,
snd the logger the substance remains
he dryer tho throat:-Take some
oil, % matter what kind. and hold
ia creaturo's head up, and turn
down about one gil!of oil, and then le:
20 II the head, and the creature will
bsave it out in two seconds? / have
tired Il for years, aud never knew
II 70 fail-
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AFRAID OF THE PEopLR.-Itisy

AFRAID OF THE PEOPLE. 1t is very
evident that the secession leaders
dare not even nov submit their work
to the people. The State Conyen-
tions are rntifying the constitution
without submitting it 10 a popular
.yose They fear the popular verdict
The above is an extract from an
editorial written probably, by Uniled
States Senator Henry B. Anthony,
of Rhode Island, which we find ia
bis paper, the Providence journal
We would ask Mr.. Anthony who
feared the popular verdict" when
he and bis black republican friends
in Congress, directly in opposition %
the prayers Of thrss hundred thou.
sauS petitioners, voted against Re.
fefring the proposition Of John J.
criItenden to the vote Of the people;
who then feared the popular verdict?
~ Z. Hfrala
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From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
President Jeff. Davis.

Crafs j. Wright. Esq, who was
a class-mate and roommate OF Presi.
dent Davis graduating at West
Point at the same time has Com.
munlcated to the press some Of
the traits Of character Of the distin-
guisbsd Mississippian. He says Of
him:
president Davis is gentleman
--eauiious, quiet, firm. scting decis-
lively. The natural inclination OF the.
mind of President Davis is TO militia
ny affairs. As Secretary Of War, be
had large experiences. In the line
OF his duty, be has made himself
thoroughly acquainted with the ca
pacity Of the countiy-its lines Of
attack and defence power Of
the forts, depots and stations. While
performing his duty as an officer Of
Government, be knew no party--he
would know nothing but Efficiency
and ability in the perfol nance Of his
duty or appointment to Office. He
| left bis position without shadow OF q
charge. LIE will not now know any
thing but efficiency. lie will sur
round himself only with ,hose who
are competent. know most Of the
prominent officers about him TO be
the most efficient 10 the SERVICE
This statement is due, not only to
relieve Davis from the charges of Of.
field improperly SO often made, but
also that We may not underestimate
bis ability, no: be deceived as to
policy"
i He tells US that caution is one O.
the habits of Mr.. Davis--which.
while he takes every possible measure
10 Concentrate information 10 regard
to every point and measure vel
the same vii! prevent him from allow.
ing any to knew his ultimate pur
pose. 1t is these qualities of Mt
, Davis that make those who know
him SO apprehensive of the fate 0
. Washington City. He may be oc
cupying Georgetown Heights. or tn,
, city itself, before We. out here, coult
! hear that be was marching.
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with an eye to the hard times and We car
confidently say to cash BUYERS that we will sci
them goods for smaller profits than we have
ever done. Grateful for the patronage here
tofore received and desiring a continuance OF
the same we promise 10 do all in our power to
deserve It.
D. P. & j. C. SHACKLEFORD.
April III.
N. B. The usual barter taken in exchange
for goods at our lowest cash price.