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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06

The Discontentsd Youth.
by Ins BARD or TowRR HALL
It'll me. 20 vexiag powers Of faie,"
lie cried, in tones Of woe,
"Why many have been born % great,
While am placed 80 lowY
Ii mine were rank and lofty birth,
I'D prize them more than they
Who have them, yet know not the worth
or titles which they swayi"
"Cease, boy" his sire did thus command,
ITO mourn your destined state;
Your birth has ohanoed within land
Where any may be great,
Here you need not your boasts maintain
on what yonr race have done.
For all the glories which you gain
Shall by yourself lie won.
mature no meausr gifts reveals,
OF body or Of mind
In us than In the prince who feels
Contempt for all his kind.
The prOudeat noble that does view
Himself in mirrors tall,
Looks not superior to you,
In clothes from Tower Hall I"
We are selling Ready.made Garments, eaun
in every respect ayle ft nidferiai and toorkHlo,,
ship, to any made to measure, Mt 20 to 80 pc
cent lower prices. We have n full md com
pletc assortment of the choicest goods in th
market purchased for cash, at the lowest price
Of the seasnn, and sold for cash only. therefor,
at the lowest prices possible.
TOWER HALL,
No. 5lS Market Street,
BENNETT * co.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06

A STORY OF GENERAL SHERMAN.
The Baltimore Clipper tells the following
story:
"a distinguished official who WAS lately at
the head quarters Of General Sherman, gives the
following aneedoie Of the latter In the necessity
under which he lay Of sitting in judgment on
certain class of men in Atlanta. when that place
was evacuated by the citizens. Writing us our
friend says:-
''Let ne give you a little incident which took
place in my presence at Sherman's head-quar-
ters, Atlanta.
"'Hou will remember that an order was pro-
mulgated directing all civilians TO leave Atlanta
North or South within "tWelye dRyp" The
day ofits issue gentleman entered SheFman's
office and inquired for the Geusral, The latter
answered in this way, very promptly
al nm General Sherman'
"The oolloquy was very nearly AS fOllows:-
"Citizen -Genersl. am Northern man,
from the State Of Connecticut have been living
at Atlanta for nearly sevsn years have accu-
mulated considerable property here and as see
that you have ordered All citizens 10 leave with
in twelve days, came to see II you would make
an exception iD my case. | fear II leave, my
property will be destroyed
"General ShprmAn-WhAt kind Of property
do you own, sir Perhaps will make an eG-
ception in your case, cir
uWu bloCh Ot tnItt
dwellings, plantation two miles out OF toWn,
aud a foundry
"General Sherman Foundry, Ell what have
you been doing with your foundryi'
''Citizen-'Have been making castings
"Genera Shermsn-'What kind Of castings :
Shot and shelf, aud al TINT kind of thingH :
"Citgen-'fes. | have inajO some shot and
she'll
General Shermnn-'You have been making
shot aud shell to destroy your country, have
your aud you still claim favor on account Of
being Northern man Yes, sir. | will make an
exception in your case you shall g South TO
morrow morning at sunrise. Adjutant, sec that
this order is carried out Orderly, show this
man the door
"Citizen, ,'Bnt. General, can't 60 North =
"uenefal Sherman. No. cir, ton macy Of
your class are there already, SIR
"scanning the above. who docs not once
more recognise tbs great military leader as emi.
nently the right man in the right place in deal
lug with the more subste aspects of the Re
bellion 7" sr
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06

"Now is the time for every one to purchase
q desirable good and fashionable slut Of Cioth-
ing or OVer- COdh by calling at once and leaving
their measure at the Old Established stand No.
bO9 Market Street, in order TO close out our
stock before the lst of January We will make
reduction in cur prices, and are now offering
great Bargains. An elegant assortment always
TO be found ut b. CHAaDLRR's Merchant
Tailor. dec 2 Al.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06

WlLMINdToN INsrITuTE.-The second lee
lure in The Scientie Course will be deliver
ell at The Institute, on Thursday even.
ing next, the 9Th Of December, by
Prot Walter Wells. of Portland,
Me. His subject wiil be "THE Ecoso.
NY OF NATURE" Those who heard his first
lecture on Thursday last, speak very highly
of his intelligence and of his remarkable
elegance Of language. and we think FROM
what We know ofthls second lecture, that il
will afford very general satisfaction. We
advise our readers to go and hear him. 81
Tickets 10 cents. Members moi in arrears
ada itted free. e.far+
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06

The bills for 1865 are now ready for payment.
To all bills not paid on or before the 18th day
OF january, five per cent will be added. To
those not paid before the first of February ten
per cent will be added. II not paid by the fret
of March the pipes will be cut H.
A PRlTCnARD,
Superintendent of Water Works
dec p janl5 1865.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06
CITY MATTERS

TnF Compound Penneroyal piis. The safe
and reliable female regulating Pill. These Pills
will undoubtedly correct all female irregulari-
Ties, and remove any aud all distractions to a
healthy action Of The system. For sale only al
Dr. j. smms Sons, Medicine Depot, corner
OF Fourth and King Streets, Wilmington, Del
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06

OF General Shcrman's movements we
have various reports from rebal sources. In
Savannah there are rumors that our forces
are within forty miles of that city, and great
panic prevails there.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06

A CAup.-l have just reeeivsda cargo of
Spring Mountain Lshg6 Stove coal Of tho same
quality for hardness and purity as that which
has given such general satisfaction during this
season. The attention Of cOnsuners is invited
before purchasing. -..,.
0Eo.-W. BUSH,
NOV. 2o le04.lm French Street Wharf.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06

Gen. Thomas has so concentrated his
forces at the Notifications at Nashville as
to be prepared for any move which Hood
may make.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06

- CANE TO Tus pnEAgsFa of the Subscriber. ono
White Steer and one Rcd do both marked on
the of hip. The owner can have them by pIo
wing property aud paying costs.
B. D. 'LON0LAND,
~. ., Delaware City.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06

THIS ARTIaAss 5AyIno Back, no. III Market
Street, Wilmington Delawsre. Office open 10
receive deposits and make payments, daily, cx-
cept Sundays from 0 O'Clock, A. NJ. till p. NJ.
On Tuesday evenings from to O'Clock, and
on Saturday evenings from 0 to O'Clock.
Profits upon deposits In this Institution after
payment Of necessary expenses, are all to be d.
vided among the depositors. DiSidendu are de-
clared semi-annually, in the months Of April and
October
The Charter enacts that no member Of the
Rnard Of Managers shall be entitled to receive
eay profit or emOlument for his services as such,
or be allowed to borrow any funds deposited with
the Corporation.
Managers. William s. Gillea, Edward Belts,
Joseph W. Day, N. II. BENSON, Charles W. How
land, George W. Bush. Edward Moore, Leonard
Il. Wales, Clement u. Smyth, Dr. J. r. Vaughan,
William H. Billauy, William Candy, Henry G.
Jones.
WILLIAM s. HILLHs, President
GAoRos W. Bush, Vice President.
Joua r. MoLHAR. Treasurer.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06

Losr,--On Saturday the 26th inst between
18th and West Street, and 7th and King Streets,
a roun gold Breast Pin, The finder will be
literally rewarded on leaving il nt Thompson's 3
Drug Store, s03 Market Street, Qnstitute
Building. nov29 81,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06
Wharf Property for Sale.

excellent Wharf property in the city OF Whining
N top, Del, with $50 feet the creek containing
hetwssn two and three reBof land, which ~ flYR
TRNRMBNTS II Ia neHr the Railroad aud Adj0lls tho
extensive ship yard Of John X. Kifkman Co. The
water Aong Its front Ia the best In WILMINGTON aud has
been used for ship yard and Coal yard. FOR ship
yard Rolling Mil, manufacturing purposes IL
unsurpassed by any location In the city.
Apply u W. ACOAuLLkY CO.,
nov lSH ueI 8Os Market street.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06
nInn

..s.s. DIED. s..-...
FORD - On the 9Th Inst, lsAAo RoHp. about
"a years Of age. Tho relatives and friends
Of the family are invited 10 attend his fanorAl,
from the residence Of his son. Abraham Ford.
Oak Hill, Lancaster Turnpike, on fourth day
afternoon, At O'Clock. without further notice.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06
CUTLERY. CUTLERY,

IGTn. II. DILLANY, q CO., 3. n. Corner of sOeoad aud
w Market Bresta, Importers aud Daaera Ia Fancy
and building Hardware, have just received spisadd
assortment OF
Table and Pocket Cutlery and
Carving Knives,
which they Invite the attention Of purchasers. All
ieles ia this llne from the best AuuiActoos and
are warranted TO be what they represented. They
will be sold At ths lowest Market prices
fob ~
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06

Lndles' and ChIIdren-H Hats.
Latest styles q oHARLBs uAKFORD 4 sONs. Cont
nsnlSl Hotel, Philadelphia.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06
COAL OIL LAMPS

IbsS leave to iAform my friends and the public O..
EAlly that have commenced tue mhnuhetufe " uVal
OIL LAAps Of every description aud llyis q nn,a
NOs IS 8. Second ST., Fhilnuh'
Witt my present facilities for mAnuhenting, All
pTRetea eEperloneae Of thirteen years In Tho msll
ment Of tbs Ap buapess for some OF the largest heun
ln this country, nAtSr myself that nv eHpetsA@ "
knowledge will enable aa 10 otisr 70 iha public gs
and Al prlses competing With tho lowest lshal isll,
sndsayOT 10 lead ln osing to the public new hna us
inVsntlonB In llns. have Alro takes ihs ss@l @
sale agency for the sale VI 0E0 W, Ba0MM = WI
On kBEkfED MRTAL Tors. A. j. WklDkeMl
No. Bs South sesoud RlTssA
sspl 20 gm rhihdsEtk
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06
Market Street Residence for Sale.

xsgAAr on account VI sxpseting 10 leave the city
HtE Olisr my residence NJ the corner or Thirteenth
Es W aud Market htreeis, for sale The main building
is ~ fest front and 40 feet deep two stories high
Win nnshed Ate r0oms back two stories high
Ths House Is complete with nll modern onysnlencss
There II brick stable In this resr, with room for
four horses aud two eArrlAg,s p !
The property will be sild With without tbs stable
aud o lot III rsAr Of stable.
Terms easy. JOHN N. ROBINSON
OF apply % n r. Robinson q Co. ornar an and Mar
OF h reefs nov lb.tf
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06

VIM. H. BILLANY a m
r. u. Cor. of Sec0aAd a. Mar, W.
WILMINGTON, DkI act bll,,
IMPORTERS AND bRAIRRs ,v
FANCY. AND Butt ~
HARDW ARE 1EtDiNs
Table and Pocket CntIa.
Waited HALVES and Porku. Bpoona' - Ss.Aory,
aud strops, NAILS, sIsH WSi1j nj SslssoII R.,
asa bstt hingsa, Screws, TaeksIIlrad, ptUks phoUks ih
"iAsa and Putty, with general WI
0OLE,
bneh Rs PlHnss, saws, Axes. Ifs,,k "a,
Sole Agenla for ihe nsla ~ Vnsels L.
]. NJ. SHRFPTRIn,s
Celebrated Ship Carpenter,s Ax..
/ i AdEes and ChiseIa "Ael
AND tOU
C00per'E Drawing Ku,v..
RUBBER, NAcHiHS HEIrisnap plVAsi9
Sheet and Round Packing G..L..
&o. 40. IA % Na1AHai
And WHEELER a WlLsONa
Unrivaahed Sewing Mach,.
July sly SAiAhet.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06
Ladies' Furs.
The DiscOntent.d d Youth.

The largest assortment at CHARLES oAKFpRD SOM
Continental Hotel, Philadelphia
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06

GentIemen'a EHnta.
All the latest styles At CHARLES oAKPORD 4 SONS
Continental llote rhilaaelphia.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06
a Aeautiful Country seaf for sale,

iFAlh thIes or four nilss wiilagteu, soutalups
~ isirtYthIse aud ashhlf u Inrd viii ans baS
ny Anu y In high state 81 cultivation lerus
ssAeeAA"A Apply 10 W No lAULLkY CO.
~ -H No 600 ka ks slrssL
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06
The Paris NERmlHlEa, Cloak, an
FTTR 4MMpnRITTM

40. $50 OhsstRHt Street, (ForasrIy No. 7Bt)
PHILADELPHIA.
j. W. PhOc10R CO. invite the attention OF hh
fsiends 70 THAR largo and Superb Btosk u
Fine Cloalks and Furs,
UnpArailolsd In my ibrmer aaAHon.
Ths Increased Accommodation AioTdsi In or ntNlsi
on enables Us " devote the fullest hlispton 10 OUT
FUR DEPARTMENT,
which will bs found we'll lagalIhtd with every dsia
tion Of RiTut Clasa FUS which will ba EuATanissd Al u
prevented, or the money paid will DO refunded.
Orders Rer nall win bs carefully alsRasa . az
niles J, W. PROCTOR. a. 0J.
ssyLly No. go Chestnut Street. PhilsdslPhh
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06

Congress assembled at l2 o'clock, yesterday.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06
GentIemen,nm mnfs.

an the latest siyies at CHARLES OAKponD soNs.
Continental Hotel Philadelphia
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06

Extra New Buckwheat Meal
CHOICE L0r just received and fir sale at the OEs'
II wholesale and retail prices Also large as4orIui
Of Extra, KxsTa Family, and supsrnas Pl9ur, &C., al
Isf q. CHANDLER BON
nov 1g.tf 4.aH Gil Markst Bue.t
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06
Endles, Fs,rs
A STORY OF GENERAL SHERMAN.

pnfehAsaza may rely upon setiIus the bAai Rprr Al
deiphiA.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06
Ladies', ana ChIIdrems nTnts,
Water Rentsl

Latest styles at CHARLES oAKPoRD SONG. Oonti
mental Hotel, Philadelphia.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-12-06

bis family when be was right.
Mrs. Catharlne Bennett was examined but
nothing new Oiicited.
Margaret Stanton testified to nothing new.
Mrry Elizabeth Dandy. the daughter Of tho
prisoner was swoFn-Am the daughter Of John
DANNY; remember the day that my father shot
Mr Barnett; saw my fathur up stairs un thai
morning; he went into all the rooms aud looked
out OF the windoWs; he looked out Of the little
window OF the bath room; he went into the next
room and looked out Of the window; went into
the next room and looked out Of both windows;
thought IL very queer; my father went down
stairs aud went out on the corner.
Lydia Reynolds, sWern-Kuow the prisoner
he seemed at tmes very much depressed no
uced tt few months before this happened
when he bad not these spells be was very cheer
fnl, spoke TO me; when be had these spells ht
would not speak 10 me, the impression on my
mind was that be was insane.
Mrs. Marina Jones, sWOrn.-Know Mr. Dandy
have known him since last March thought h
acted very strange; going in and out Of th
house so ofteni and standing 80 much agains
the tree In front Of his house.
Mary Ann Beard testified to the singular con
duct OF the prisoner.
John W. Hawkins. sworn Know the prisoner
nave known him since he was a small boy. job
Dandy formerly did good business he has no
done so much lately; he haa had but two mel
working for him since last August; he is re
markably peaceful and quiet man; never had
quarrel with John Dandy; have had QUAR-,
with most OF the others; he relied on others I
buy bis stuff for him; have sold him gree
deal.
Philip Mcdowell, sWorn-lIave known IL
prisoner since be was q boy always oonsidere
him an inoffensve man.
VIM. Mcconnell, swoTn-Know John Danb
! ri ha 10 /,
man, remarkably 80.
Ihos. MeCOtkle, sworn-Know the prisoner
he has always borne the character OF a quie
peaoeable man.
Edward MOInall, samL saripg, Milton LAoke,
james Carswell, Asa Poinsett, George lea
Riddle, Henry Bartram, Charles Stewart, teati
ned to the general peaceful conduct Of the prisl
pes.
Robert II. Porter, sWoIp--HaVe teen a phys
clan since 1888 have had charge Of insane pc
sons at Bloekley Aims House for three month";
aAd at FrAnkfOrd Hospital for three years.
The Doctor here gave description Of vAriol
kinds Of insanity. The testimony on this sui
jsol would be Of little inisrast 10 onr Teelers.-
We give what bears on this case.
person may be under an insane delusion {
one question aud sane on other questions ih
monomanis may exist with q generally quiet d
pOrtmenti violent blows on the head may oaus
partial insanity blOF on the hest may oaus
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had hight with this column, but we could
trace the story to no trustworthy source
We know nothing Of the plans of our gen
eral in relation to this movement Of the emo.
my, but confess we shall be disappointed il
the yankee column is permitted to move
without interruption or obstruction, TO its
destination. 1t set out .Yith beef on the
hoof and other supplies suited to the uses
of a moveeble army.
In sending out this column, Grant pur.
posed more than one of these flying expe.
diuons ,khown ns raids. lie -desigced es.
tablshng n new base at a point which
should deprive US permanently Of tho use
of the Petersburg and Weldon railroad, and
at the same time threaten Wilmington -
Weldon was, doubtless, the point selected.
II he succeeds in getting there, and iorufy.
ing himself, lie will hope 70 supply his
troops by the Roanoke river, or by rebuild
ing the Suffolk railroad. 1t remains to be
-sen how much of his plan will be success
fully accomplished.-R Richmond Dispatch,
lOh.
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Gen. Lees Official Report.

RICHMOND, Der ll.-An official telegram
from General Lee says: Hampton, after dri.
wing the enemy's cavalry upon his infantry
on the afternoon Of the 9Th. crossed the
Nott0way apd reached Bslfsld at day light
yesterday morning. lp the attarnoon the
enemy attacked ths pos zion but were sue
cessiglly resisted. This morn,ug the enc.
my Is reported retiring. Hampton following
The bridge over Mehrrrin wa saved. Our
loss as far d known is small.
:. The garrison under Garasti and tho re.
serves behaved we'll.
About noon yesterday the fret division,
second corps Of the enemy supporting their
cavalry, ioresd back our cavalry prkels on
the Vaughn rond: south Of the Appomauox
and advanced towards Dinwiddis Court
House: To-day our cavalry, rsigforcsd by
Infantry, drove them back across Ilatcher's
rpm, capturing few prisoners AID 70 eslab
lishing our lines.
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RICHMOND. Dec. ll.-N6rthern papers Of
The 9th have been received. A Nashville
telegram reports that matters at the front
have Undergone no change. Several gun
boats made several unsuccessful attempts
to dslodge ths Confederate battery four.
teen miles below Nashville on Wednesday
night. Forrest is said TO have crossed the
Cumberland river.
Chase has been appointed Jopss's success
ser in the u. ). Senate. II. w. Davis gave
notice on Thursday that he would intro.
duce n joint resolution for the restoration
Of peace.
RICHMOND, Dec l2.-Northern papers OF
the 10th are al band. Nashville ,elegrsms
Of the 9th report III. weather very cold -
A heavy storm Of snow snd hail prevailed
all day.
The rebel line appears intart. No indi.
cations Of sa attack or Of the rebels run
ming away. Gunboats wsnt down the river
again on the 9th, Engaged aud silenced the
rebe! batteries and reiuruet TO the CITY,
The rebels are still throwing up earth works
A rebel brigade has gone in the direction
Of Murfreesboro'. Prisoners repor, Cheat.
ham s command on The right, Lees in the
centre, and Stewarts on the LETT.
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From Hoods Army.

TvscUaBIA. Ala, Dec. 4, ria Tallasee,
Madison aud Doctortown Dec 6 The fol.
lowing is the statement Of the Rev. Mr.
Browning, just from ,he army of Tennessee:
A fight took place on the sOth ult., be-
tween liarpe,h creek and Franklin. in
which the enemy were routed from his
breastw"rk., losing 1000 killed and woun.
ded aud 5000 prisoners, General Chea,h.
ANS corps was principally engaged.
The enemy are falling back to Murfrees.
boro.
Forrest is reported to be at Bentwa,er,
between the enemy and Nashville. The
enemy are laid to be concentrating at Muir.
freesboro.
We understand our loss in general. was
severe, Gems. Cleburne and Gist among
others. being killed. Our whole loss Wa,
estimated At $500.
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From Georgia.

ShsrwaD|s columns aye very much scat.
tered. At last accounts Con. Hatdee was
skirmishing with the enemy's advance in
Ethngham county, while Whsrlsr WAS hack.
ing and psRging away at Tho rear guard, NO
less than 40 miles this side. The impress
sion preyails that az attempt to sro.s the
Ssyannsh River at or bsiow Sister. Ferry
will bs made. Precautions have bsen taken
to prev reat the execution Of such design.
II is also rumored that Sherman's 90 ain
forceis on the Central Railroad. about IS
miles from Savannah. If this 10 correct,
both armies are near each other. SO say
the augusta papers Of the 9th.
The Colum bia -Carolinian Of Saturday
says: "Gentiemen from Saysnnsh report
that city perfectly safe, and The people con
hdeni.. Shsrsan is there thought 10 be
making his way towards Dsrisn or Bruns-
wick, in prsfereoce toa journey through
the swamps and rice lands OF South Caro-
lima. His difficulties hourly increase, but
he has not 70, rssehsd that pOin, whisn in.
dieatea TO our commanders his futare route.
We learn thst the citizens Of Bssawril and
Beaufort pistrieis sss bstaving bobly sod
have rallied to msr 10 defence Of their
homes aud families"
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Slave Labor for the
Coast,
DIVISION NO 4.

7 COMMISSIONERS Of Road. and the
IL Town Authorities within The judicial
Districts Of Lancaster, Kershaw, Chester
Held, Marlboro, Darlington, Marion, Sum
ter, Clarendon, Williamsburg aud Horr,
will Forthwith summon all siavehoi iders
within their respective limits to deliver
ONE.FOlhTH (tJ Of their slaves iiubls
to Road duty NJ The Rsiiroad Dspols near.
rst.their residence on TUESDAY, the 10Th
day OF January next, Rt D o'siock = n, ..
there to M Amt transportation to Charles.
ton for thirty day. labor on the foriifcs.
Uons.
ii. Commissioners Of Rosds aud the au
thotities above named, ~ho have not furn.
ish~d the Returns called 70, in Circular Of
lO'h Ocinb-r last, from the Office Of the
agent OF The State, are requested to for
ward theoi at once, ss thsy are wanted for
imnedia use. These Returns will gives
ths names Of oil Ownsrs and the mum Der
of their Road Hands
B. Is. JOHNSON.
Agent Of State of South Carolina.
Camden, Dec. ID, 1864, ~
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ESTATE HIRING.

THE negroes, belonging to the Estate Of
Samuel b. Hammond, deceased, (about 80 in
number) will be hired for the ensuing year at
the usual place of hiring (the Hammond place)
OF Friday. the 3Jth inst Persons who have
the negroes OF said Estate hired for the present
year, will please deliver them at that place op
The day named. =.
Terms made known on the day Of hiring.
JOHN ROSS,
w NJ. C0NNORS,
Executors Of Phillip 7. Hammond,
deceased.
eB Persons who have the negroes OF said
Estate hired tor the present year, and who are
obligated by the terms Of hiring to pay the
Confederate Tax OH them for 1854, are hereby
notified to pay the same to the undersigned on
or before the 30th INST. The Executors will be
furnished by the Assessors with the amount Of
Tax due for each negro hired.
JOHN ROSS,
w. n. CONNORS,
Executors,
Dec. 8, 1864. 4S-4t.
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ADvERTIsEMENTs.

Win BE inserted at three dollars per square
fer the arst, and two dollars per SQUIRE
fer each subsequent insertion. "A square
- consist Of the space Of 10 lines, BREWER type
No advertisement considered less than square
Ths number Of Insertions must be y Iitten on
each advertisement, or they will be inserted till
ordered eat. and charged accordingly,
Local advertising and job work must be paid
for in Produce-ths old price to govern each
way.