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The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-10-23

.-..s City Advertisements.
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Books, Stationery, &c.
BRA NSON & FARRAR
NOrth-CarOlina Bookstore,
No. 1 Fayetteville Street,
RALEIGH, N. c.,
III D. TURNER'S OLD STAND, ON TIE
II. corner next to the State House, keep con-
stantly on hand
SCHOOL BOOKS
OF all kinds, to suit Academies and Common
Schools.
Also,
SABBATH SCHOOL BOOKS
to suit the different Churches, very cheap.
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS
in great variety, both new and old
A large assortment of
STATIONERY,
the finest, and the best, and the cheapest to be
had in the country.
SHEET MUSIC,
Latest and most popular always on hand.
Instruction Books, Music, Primers, &C.
Also,
WALL PAPER
of all grades and patterns supplied to order.
Also,
PHOTOGRAPHS,
Photograph Albums and Engravings of distingu-
ished Generals.
Also, fine assortment of
CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS
to suit all ages and sizes. Positively the largest
assortment of
LAW BOOKS,
consisting of
North-C Carolina Supreme Court Reports;
North Carolina Form Books;
Swaims Justice Revised;
CantwelPs Law Practice;
Blackstones Commentaries;
English Reports, &C., &c.
Also,
THEOLOGICAL WORKS,
to suit the Clergy. AS well as the best
STANDARD HISTORIES
all sizes and prices of
BIBLES AND TEsTAMENTS,
at Bible Society rates, (probably the cheapest
books in the worldly Also,
MAPS, CHARTS, &C.,
large and small of all the countries in the world
They also publish
THE ENTERPRISE,
Religious Family journal, undoubtedly one of
the cheapest and best Weeklies in the South, only
So. 90 per annum.
JOB PRINTING
of all kinds neatly and promptly executed
Also,
BOOK BINDING
of all kinds done, promptly, and in the best
style.
N. B. We buy for cash, and can afford to sell
cheap. We will not be undersold, call and try
TURNER'S ALMANAC FOR 1867,
is now ready.
BRANSON s. FARRAR,
No. 1, Fayetteville Street.
Raleigh, October r. 1866. S9-tnov2S.
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.ConsoI of Costa RIGA.
Married.:

In Davidson County. on 30th September last,
at Chapel Hill Church, j. C. SKEEN Esq, OF Jack
son HILL to Miss NJ. NJ KEARNEs, of Randolph.
In Orange County, on the evening of the 10th
inst, by Rev. j. L. Carroll, Miss REBEccA LIPS
COMB, daughter of John D. Lipscomb Esq. to Mr..
r. G. RUSSELL, of Tally Ho, Granville Co., n. G.
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Gov Swami Visits Neutrality-suspicious.
tiOuS. Sc
Arrival of steamship Peruvian from
Liverpool.

FATHER POINT, OFT. 2O.-The steamship Peru
Wan, from Liverpool, 18th, Ella Londonderry 18th
has arrived.-Beyond comment incidental to i'm
posing reform demonstration and speech of
Bright; there is nothing of political moment from
England.
The London Telegraph asserts that the state of
affairs in Canada becomes every day less serious.
The Empress of Mexico had arrived at Trieste
from Rome. A letter from Rome, Oct. I'd, pub
lished in the Lyons papers, says she visited the
Vatican while in Rome torthe purpose of securing
the sanction of the Pope to everything her hus-
band done as Emperor of Mexico, which was at
first positively refused. The writer of the letter
does not state the result of her interview. She is
reported to have told the Pope that she would
not leave the Vatican unless her request
granted.
The evacuation of the fortresses of the quadua-
terals by the Austrans and their occupation by
the Italians was progressing.
Rumors are again current that negotiations had
been concluded between Prussia and Saxony.
Markets.
New YORK, Oct. 2O.-Gold 146A, Cotton de-
clining; sales 1000 bales; NIiddling 390l41;
spirits turpentine S5@S7; rosin 5.25@12 90.
LIVERPOOL, Oct 2O.-Consols S919 ives l. 90;
cotton sales to-day $4,000 bales-middlng uplands
I1(d
MOBILE, Oct. 20.-Cotton sales to-day 200
bales-midding Sc; demand limited; market
dull and quiet
NEW ORLEANS Oct. 21.-Cotton sales 1000
bales; middlings 36@137; Gold 14615.
.Consol of Costa RIGA.
WASHINGTON, Oct 21st.-The President has
recognized Jos. E. Augustin Quintero as Consol
of Costa Rica at New Orleans, and the following
named persons Vice Consols for Sweden and
Norway, viz: VIM. n. Perkins, at New Orleans;
s. Palou, at Austin, Texas,
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- Marriage and Celibacx. an E

- Marriage and CeIibacy, an Essay
of Warming and Instruction for Young Men,
Also, Diseases and Abuses which PROSTATE the
vital powers, with sure means of relief. Sent
free of charge in sealed letter envelopes.
Address DIR. J. SKILLIN HOUGHTON,
Howard Association, Philade phia, Pa
Aug. IA, 1866 63-3m
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HIPS Hair Dye SO Cents.-Black or
Brown instantaneous, beautiful durable, re-
liable The best and cheapest in use. Depot
No &c John Street, New York. Sold by all Drug,
Patent Medicine, Perlumery and Fancy Goods
stores everywhere.
March IL, 1S66.-1y.
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VIM. Fl. BURLINGTON,

COmmlsslen and Shipping Merchant,
WILMINGTON, N. c.,
"AVING RESUMED BUSINESS, WILL BE
IL pleased to serve his old friends and CUSTOM
ers, and all Others wishing business attended to
with promptness.
-, Solicits consigpments of Cotton, Naval
Stores, Bacon, Timber, Grain, &c.
-sH- Charges made light.
@Sept. II, 1866. 37-w1y
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INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE,
TOME AGAIN.

EDWARD WHEELER g. CO., HAVE RE
TURNED to their old store, formerly occupied
by s. Fl. Young) which has been retitted and mod
crnised, and solicit call from their friends ana
the public. -.
We shall soon be able to call your attention 10
a new and desirable stock of Fall and winter
goods. EDWARD WHEELER q CO.
Raleigh, N. c., Aug. 80, 1886. TIT
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COTTON PLANTATION FOR SALE.

IT IS SITUATED IN THE HIGHLANDS OF
Onslow County; contains
Three thousand Acres
in the tract, of which about one thousand are
cleared, and in good condition for cultivation.
The whole of it is good Cotton land. One-half
of the farm has crop on it. Three hundred acres
in cotton and two hundred in corn. The resi-
dence is very good one, and all the other build
ings, including Gin house, &c, very good. About
eight miles from shipping point Will sell on
sell the crop, stock, mules, &C., with it.
For particulars apply to
L. W. HUMPHREY,
sept. 27-S3-1Otpd. Goldsboro', N. c.
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MASONIC.

GRAND SECRETARY's OFFICE, !
RALEIGH Oct. 10th, 1866. {
TNHE OFFICERS, MEMBERS AND REPRE-
Il SENTATIVES of the Grand Lodge of Free
and Accepted Masons of North Carolina will
meet in this City, Monday evening" he third
of December next, at o'clock, for the transac-
ton of such business may be submitted to their
consideration.
The Officers of subordinate Lodges are reques-
ted to attend in person cause proper delegates
to be appointed, in obedience to the constitution
and general regulations of the Grand Lodge.
WILLIAM 7. Balm,
Grand Secretary.
Oct IS, 1866. 91-twtd
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Watson's Photograph Gallery,
RALEIGH, N. c.
The Sunbeam Art Improving.

The Sunbeam Art Improving.
x REAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICES OF
VI Ambrotypes, Ferreotypes and the larger
size Photographs. Porcelain pictures made with
all the beauty of an ivory painting. Photographs
of all sizes and styles, plain colored to nature.
call and examine specimens and be convinced
that there is use going beyond Raleigh on &C
count of prices quality of work.
Aug Is 1S66-2S-1y j. w WATSON
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THE GALES OF ARABY not spicier than the
aroma which the Fragrant SOzodOnt imparts to
the Breath. Nor is the heart of the ivory nut
whittier than the teeth that are cleaned daily with
that matcliless fluid. S7-St.
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New Advertisements.

Assistant DoOrkeeper to the House of
Commons.
WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w TheO. N. Ramsay, of this City, as Il
candidate for Assistant Doorkeeper to the next
House of Commons. 20-td
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IHAYE LOST OR MIsLAID THREE NOTES.
one on JosepheC.N Booker for two hundred ana
: fifty dollars dated in 1858. Two notes on VIM.
c. Booker, one for $50, dated IN IsoI' ana Inc
other for S25, dated in 1854 ~ Gd;iPD;s
traitors from paying them to any PeTso1o but my
self. dAA<IH' ~ 40 TotnS'
Oct 10Th, 1866. 4T"stpe:.
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Railroads, Steamboats,, &c.

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CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.
RALEIGH 81 CASTOR RAILROAD Co.,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OFFICE
Sept. 24th 1856.
ON AND AFTER SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER
2Srd 1856, Trains on the Raleigh and aston Rail-
road will run as follows:
Mail train leaves Raleigh T45am
N N4a51 tTaa l Ss5s Weldon at 1ISes n
Freight train leaves Raleigh at 500 q. M.
A ArsioSt at ato Weldon 6 4SOp. m.
Arrives at Raleigh 400 D. m.
Mail trains connect, North and South with n
C. Railroad, P. & W. Railroad, and g. q R. Rail.
road.
SIT W. G. LEWIS, Gen. sup't.
NORTH-CARoLINA RAILROAD.
Change of Time.
ON AND AFTER SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER
" Esd, 1866, trains will run as follows:
GOING EAST.
Leave eees.esss.... go fei n, A sss h
s SALISBURY, 1 10 p NJ s s9o
Raleigh, ...... 500 ".... 900 Pm.
Arrive Goidsboro,..: 1915 g.. Loo A. NJ
GOING WEST.
Leave eo,a.noro, 20 Nail n Ac SO e. T. r.
s ss1isSS59, 8 s s sS e Pm
Arrive Charlotte, $40 &C 80. 1O.50P. NJ.
Mail train runs daily. Accommodation train
does not run on Sunday Mail connects with C.
Railroad and with r. &, G. R. R. for the North.
Also with the w: & w. and the A. & N. c. Rail-
roads.
g.. o. ,sse E. WILKES, Eng. & sgp't;
PACIFIC NAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY'S
THROUGH LINE TO CALIFORNIA,
TOUCHING AT MEXICAN PORTS,
And Carrying the United States Mail.
THROUGH IN TWENTY-FIVE DAYS.
Steamships on tile Connecting on tie Pa
atlantic: cite aoith the
ARIZONA, COLORADO,
HENRY CHAUNCEY, CONSTITUTION,
NEW YORK, GOLDEN CITY,
OCEAN QUEEN, SACRAMENTO,
NORTHERN LIGHT, GOLDEN AGE,
COSTA RIGA, MONTANA,
&C., &C., &c.
Nne Of the above Large and Splendid
~ Steamships will l. leave Pier r. No: A, North
River foot of Canal street at IL O'clock, n09P'
Except when those dates fall on Sunday, and
then on the preceding Saturday, for Aspinwall,
connecting, via Panama Railway, with one of the
Company's Steamships from Panama for San
Francisco, touching at Acapulco.
Departures Of LIST and Dist connect at Panama
with Steamers for South Pacific and Central
American Ports. Those of the LIST touch at
Manzanillo.
A discount of one quarter from steamers rates
allowed to second cabin and steerage passengers
with families. Also, an allowance of one quarter
on through rates to clergymen and their families,
and school-teachers. Soldiers having honorable
discharges, half-fare.
One hundred pounds baggage allowed to each
adult. Baggage-masters accompany the baggage
through, and attend to ladies and children with
out male protectors. Baggage received on the
dock the day before sailing, from steamboats,,
railroads, and passengers who prefer to send
dow. early.
An experienced Surgeon on board Medicine
and attendance free.
For Passage Tickets, further infoEmationr
apply at the Company's Ticket Office, on the
Wharf, foot of Canal Street, North River N Y.
s. K HOLMAN, Agent.
July z, 1866. 47-Sm.,
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Itch! Itch! Scratch! }! Scratch ~
Wheaton's Ointment will cure the Itch in forty
eight hours. Also cures Salt Rheum, Ulcers,
Chilblains, and all eruptions of the Skin. Price
so cts. For sale by all Druggists.
By sending 60 cents to WEEKS & POTTER,
Sole Agents, 10 Washington street, Boston,
Mass, it will be forwarded by mail, free of post
&c, to any part of the United States.
P. F. PESCUD, Agent,
sept 21-1y Raleigh, N. G.
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ASTHMA CURED.
BANK1Ns HOUSE OF
JAY COOKE s. co.

Corner of Wall and Nassau Sts.. New York.
In connection with our houses in Philadelphia
and Washington, we have opened NEW YORK
HOUSE at above location, and offer our services
to Banks, Bankers, and Investors for the transac-
ton of their business in this city, including pur-
chases and sales of GOVERNMENT SECURITIES,
STOCKS, BONDS, AND GOLD. We are constantly
represented at the Stock Exchange and Gold
Board, where orders sent us are promptly filled.
We keep on hand full supply of
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES OF ALL ISSUES,
buying and selling at current prices and allowing
correspondents the most liberal rates the market
affords JAY COOKE & co.
may IL. 23-tw&w1y.
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A r TIT IAL ES,

Inserted without PAIN, and perfectly resembling
the natural eye. Operations for CATARACT,
STRABISMUS or CROSS EYE, Artificial Pupil,
&C., skillfuy performed, and all dist ases of the
EYE AND EAR
treated, and every operation in Aural and OPP
thalmic Surgery, performed by
DOCTOR GARDNER.
Principal Office, "a West Fortieth street. New
York.
A- For reference, Testimonials, &C., send for
a CIRCULAR.
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Henry L. HeSSelbach

OPPOSITE THE MARKET HOUSE.
"AS RE-OPENED HIS STOVE BUSI.
LII NESS, and keeps constantly on hand fine
and large assortment of
Cooking, Parlor and Box Stoves,
Stove Pipes and other sheet iron work will be
done at low rates and the shortest notice.
He also has on hand a large assortment of self
manufactured Copper and Tin Ware, such as
Turpentne and Brandy Stills, &C., dc.
He is also prepared for Roofing and Cutter
ing of all descriptions. All kind of repairing in
his line promptly attended to.
Raleigh, Oct. 16, 1866. 91-3mtw.
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ALLCOCK,S POROUS PLASTERS.
WHOOPNG-COUGH CURED.

ALLCOCK'S POROUS PLASTERS.
WHOOPlNG-COUGH CURED.
CAYUGA, KINDS COUNTY, MISS
T. ALLCoCK & Co.-Gentlemen: Please send
me another six dozen of your Porous PIasters
They are in great demand here for Whooping-
cough. They act like charm. Icould have sold
two dozen this week if 1 had had them. Send as
soon as possible, and oblige,
Yours respectfully,
JOHN I. WILLIAMS, P. NJ
ASTHMA CURED.
Mr. VIM. May, of 245 Spring Street, New York,
writes, Jan. 1, 1856: have been afflicted with
asthma for upwards of ten years, receiving no
benefit from medical men. was advised by
friend to try oneof Allcock's Porous Plasters.
said, had tried several kinds of plasters without
any benefit, and supposed they were all alike
My friend gave me one of Allcock's, and urged
me to use it, 1 did so, and have now worn them
steadily for nine months, and find myself better
than have been for many years. Agency,
Brandreth House, New York. Sold by Drug
gists. 90-1mtSSw.
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President johnson Visits baltimore.

President johnson Visits baltimore.
BALTMoRE, Oct. 21st.-President johnson
visited this City to-day acceptance of an invita-
ton from theyoung Catholic Friends Society, to
be present at the closing session of the Plenary
council He is accompanied by Mrs. Patterson
With regard to the police commissioners it is
understood that compromise has been proposed
by parties representing the Governor, that the
commissioners should appoint one OF those judges
in each ward and one clerk of election from the
conservative party. This proposition is now
under consideration by the police commissioners.
Gov Swami Visits WashingtOn-Specula
tiOns, sc,
BALTIMORE, Oct. 20-No new develop ments
yet in regard to the police difficulty. The Com
missioners will respond by counsel on Monday
Gov. Swami visited Washington to-day. Ihere
is some speculation and many rumors as to the
object of his visit The Directors Oh the nrst
National Bank, of which Gov. Swami is President,
have petioned him to desist from ms purpose IN
regard to commissioners
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Brick Machine.-The National Brick Ma
chine, u CLAY TEMPERING MACHINE, and max es
with only two horse power, $4,000 SPLENDID
BRICKS per day, with well defined edges and uni
form lengths. If the Machine does not perform
what we claim for it, we will take it back and
refund the money. Unusual inducements offered
to purchasers of territorial rights. Address
ABRAM REQUA, Gen. Agent,
Aug. 14-1m. al Broadway, N. 7.
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PHYSICIANS OR DRUGGIsTs.

A YOUNG MAN OF SOME EXPERIENCE
n, IN the Drug business desires situation in
Enu SIorc Or Physicians Office in North Caro-
.sarroa ZONES PM well recommended. No charge for
can be agreed upon. anu "''ei 'i'' '0ii''e
1s any one Wishing to employ will please address
0ct ~; D ioes Philadelphia p. o., Pa
49, - iooV- 41--w2m.
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GOODS, CALI. oEs, sc.

WE HAVE JUST OPENED AN ENTIRE
new stock, embracing Grenadines, Muslins, Cling
hams, &C. Also, 5000 yards Calicoes, of the Ia
test styles, all of which we will sell cheap. Call
early and secure bargains.
NAV 22-2S-tf EDWARD WHEELER & co
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DRANDY. BRANDY. BRANDY

II CASES PURE FRENCH BRANDY,
30 gallons Southampton Brandy
june 2-tf. B. P. WILLIAMSON s. co.
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Office hours from 9 A. NJ. to 6 p. Nj.

Office hours from A. NJ. to p. nj.
And can be consulted on DEAFNESS, NOISE
IN THE HEAD, CATARRH, DISCHARGES
FROM THE EAR, SCALES IN THE EAR,
ACCUMULATION OF WAX IN THE EAR,
OBSTRUCTION OF THE EUSTACHIAN
TUBE, and all Acute or Chronic Diseases of the
EAR and AIR PASSAGES.
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livery DAY BRINGS US SOME
T. THING NEW.
W. H. & R. S. TUCKER & co.

W. H. & R. S. TUCKER & co.
Our Line of Ladies' Dress Goods is now
Complete.
Rich Black and Colored Silks. Real Irish Pop
Inns. Empress Cloth, black and printed. Plain
and printed French Merinos. All Wool Nous
Inns, plain and printed. Solid Mohair Reps.
Rich Cashmere Stripes. Scotch Plaids, &C., &c.
GLOVES.
JOUVIN'S KID GLOVES.
A Large stock of Mourning Goods of
the most Desirable Kinds.
Opera and Sacque Flannels, full line of White,
Red and Gray FIannels. T. Miles and Sons Gait
tiers and Shoes.
A full Assortment of Cloaks and Shawls.
Real India Cashmere Shawls.
FRENCH, ENGLISH, AND AMERICAN
PRINTS, IN ANY QUANTITY.
HOSIERY,
GLOVES AND
MERINO UNDER GARMENTS.
W. II. & r. s. TUCKER & co.
THE ATTENTION OF GENTLEMEN Is
i called to our
NEW STOCK OF HATS.
The Broadway Hat Central Park Queen
Emma. Mahopac. Derby. Driving. Champion.
Dictator, sc, &c.
Also, plain soft Hats and Beebee's Fashionable
Mole Skin Hats.
W. H & R. 8. TUCKER & co.
Raleigh, October 1, 1866. S4-u
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Special Notices.
DISEASES OF THE EYE AND Earl
DOCTOR GARDNER,
FORMERLY OF LONDON. ENGLAND,1
OCULIsT AND AURIsT, OPERATOR ON
EYE AND EAR,

Respectfully informs the citizens of Raleigh, and
vicinity, that he will be at the Marlborough Hotel
on Saturday November Oath, and remain until
Thursday, November29th and again OF Saturday,
December I'D, until Thursday, the 9th.
After that time monthly, of which due notice
will be given.
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THE RALEIGH NATIONAL BANK
OF
North Carolina.

DIRECTORS:
RoBT. W. PULLIAM, President; w. H. WILLARD,
GEO. w. SwEPsoN, C. P. MENDENHALL; w B.
GULIcK, Cashier.
~ OLD AND SILVER COIN, EXCHANGE,
VI United States, State and Railroad securities,
bought and sold Also, uncurrent money.
Agent for the sale of Revenue Stamps. ely
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CPECIAL NOTICE.

MR.. =. H. KELLOGG HAVING RETIRED
from our firm, tie business will hereafter be con.
Quoted in the name of EDWARD WHEELER
& co. We hereby tender our thanks to the citi-
zens of Raleigh and vicinity for past patronage.
KELLOGG, WHEELER 81 co.
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IMPORTANT TO COTTON PLANTERS!
10000 LRS. RACON!I!

WE ARE PREPARED TO URNIS Fl
OF one pound of Bacon for one bound Of Cotton
Cotton to be delivered against the Goth October
next. B. P WILLIAMSON q co.
Raleigh, Sept. 9th, 1865 s3-tf.
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Mail train runs daily. Aceommodation train
does not run on Sunday. Mail connects with G.
& S. C. Railroad for the South, and with R. & D.
Railroad and with r. & G. R. R. for the North.
Also with the w. & w. and the A. & N. c. Rail-
roads.
E. WILKES, Eng & Sup't
Sept. IS, 1856. s1-tf
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Theory Of Lad Drainage

A plant. though spreading IL roots 20 a
certain distancs al around IL in The soil. =
Stationary. And must ave IL food brouebt
20 a. That Is the srst main fact on -hich
the need depends for current 81 water
through the land. Water. a P0-erfa sol-
vent. brings Substances out Of the AR which
The plant reqs.ircs a. FOOD. and these sub
stances increase e. PO-ers a. solvent Of
other matters in the soil Which tbe plant
also needs - iood- Moreover. water brings
from the arr materials q use IN the soil IN
manufacturing food snr the use 81 plants.
On al these grounds. then. IA = Of import
snce that water sLcuid 20 throash the sol
alter going tbrou.h The AR. d becomes
laden viii vegetable food BY passing
thrOagh the sOsl. tii. vhea trssersins tbs
soil. Il passes stationary roots. and euters
them. and feeds the plants 90 whirh they
belong. And there are sI,ecial rrasoas why
ram -Aisr should BE- rnd1ced 10 pass thoagh
the soil rather than lie s,agnani on Il. In
the latter case Ais not Only useless 70 The
plant, bGt Il Is directly mischicvous. By
SvaPorEiion u cools The surface. whereas
BY percolati0a through the land a oArries
the warmer temPerAfurc ct the surfaCe into
the s1bsoii; and % What value this Is 20 he
growth Of crops nav be gathered from The
experience Of the laSt autumn: which las
besn % productive Of growth 10 our pas
lures 70 80 unusually ate q season not 90
much from the increased xmPeraiure Of the
sol and subsoii az one anl to FEET d,.en
Which has been ave and IN degrces above
the average Of The best thirteen vears dur
Ing which observations have been uals
hear London
And not only l. Il Of importance thai ths
ran. iy passing through the land. shoull
carry The temperature Of the sui face. warm
ed BY the direct rays q the Sun. do~a-ards.
rather than. ~ esaPoraiing from the SUP
face. H should carry The heat auay and cool
the soil; bat the percolstion rather Than
The stagnaiion Of the water i desirable
because IN one case air Is made 90 rerulca;e
The land. and in the otl-rr IL is excluded.
Ihe chemical change. ~hich ar produce.
On and in the soil arr desirable. and rcsul,
m the preparation Of useful food Tor plant.
While. ~ iis exclusion. suhsianccs Of q
POISONOUS nature. especially where iron and
vegetable matter east together in the soil.
arr formed
lMorton's (Eng) Farmer. Calendar.