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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27

MAYORS CoURT-Justice Mitchell presi-
ding Raymond Evans, charged with un-
lawfully assaulting and beating Thomas
Davis, was discharged.
Charles Baker, charged with assaulting
and beating James Coan, was discharged,
the complainant failing to appear.
Lizzie Lloyd, charged with striking an
infant child Of Mary Walton with d bottle,
and threatening to burn her house, was dis
charged.
Harriet Coleman alias Scott (coloredl
and Mary Roper and Alice Hardgrove,
charged with fighting in the street, were
arraigned. Mary was discharged, and the
others required to give security.
Mary Walton, charged with assaulting
and beating Lizzie Lloyd and tearing her
clothes off and appropriating them to her
own use, was discharged
James Madison, charged with assaulting
and beating Elizabeth Madison and other
wise using her badly, was discharged.
Thomas Davis, charged with drawing a
knife upon R. Evans with intent to cut him,
and subsequently threatening to kill him,
was required to give surety for his good be-
havior.
Sally Evans (colored), charged with un-
lawfully having in her possession o child's
dress the property of ]. P. Maben, was dis
charged.
George Green (colored), charged with as
saulting and beating Simon Harris, was
fined two dollars and fifty cents.
George Washington (colored), charged
with unlawfully breaking a window in the
house of Arthur Taylor, and throwing a
rock at Tom Harris, was called. AS George
came up he remarked: I" say, Judge,
look here. 1 bin before dis cote often, but
dis is de fus time ever cum here when l
want guilty" The Justice let him go.
Andrew Daniel (colored), charged with
having in his possession pair of gloves
stolen from NJ. a. Maher, was discharged.
Burwell Saunders (colored) charged with
being a suspicious character and trespass-
ing on the premises of Mr.. Lyons, was put
to securing, under Superintendent Whit.
Arthur Broadus and John Harris (co-
lorcd), charged with fighting at Ledley's
stables, were fined two dollars and half
each
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SIMMER RESORTS.

UUGUENOT SPRINGS, POWHAiAN
/ 1 COUNTY, NA.-Ihis old and popular waller
:a.-piacc located tive miles from Coalhcld Sta-
Ion on the Richmond and Banvillc railroadl has
aa,n thoroughly rclt'cd ana furnished and offers
unusual inducements TO visitors:
TI. waters are sulphur. chalybcate, and alum,
aui arc Of acknowledge! efficacy. The sulphur
a.ths arranged for either hot or cold, plunge or
shower are In perfect order.
The location is very dcsira5lc-in an airy,
healthy country. Tie lawns ana WhlhS are "cil-
shaded and cool. a.,
The proprlctors pledge themselves that ne me
FARE AND ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL DE
UNSURPASSED. r,,
It's low rates Of charges, convenience to Rich-
lnond, and the facility with which l; can DC
summer residence for their families.
Kound-;rip tickets from Richmond TO the springs ne
and return can be had IT the ticket office OF thc
Richmond and Danvillc railroad. Price, $40 a
comfortable omnibus always III waiting upon Tic
arrival Of the trains. .,o,,o-
CHARGES: 81 per day. sl2 per week, or s1o per
month. Children under twelve years 0i age ana
,yasI,n '"''' SrREELL. COBB & co.
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n-y CALL AT BRIGGS'S OLD-ESTA-
BIISHED BAKERY and get
THE BEST SODA CRACKERS,
EXTRA BUTTER CRACKERS,
So.lOYSTER CRACKERS,
XX PICNIC CRACKERS,
GOOD WATER CRACKERS,
xxx ARROW ROOT CRACKERS,
FRESH CREAM CRACKERS,
EXCELSIOR LEMON CRACKERS,
PRIME SUGAR CRACKERS,
IIGHTEST MUSHROOM CRAChERS,
SUPERIOR SUGAR CAKE,
SUPERIOR NJ GLASSES CAKE,
IXLLEMON SNAPS,
FINE Spleen Ut,
DYSPEPTIC CRACKERS
Fresh every day at BRIGGS'S BAKERY, 7O7
Main street. aue
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27

BALL AND TOURNAMENT At AMELIA
SPRlNGs.-Thcre will be a grand ball and
tournament given at Amelia Springs on Fri
day evening next, which promises to be q
most brilliant affair. 1t will be given un-
der the auspices of the following named
gentlemen
ManagerS.-Dr. Henry R. Johnson, Cum
berland; James n. Vaughan, Samuel W
Guy, Nottoway; DR.. 7. I. Southall, A. c.
Tucker, Amelia; DR.. Howell Vcnablc,
Prince Edward s. NJ. Price, Farmville
Z. A. Ennis, Il. D. Taylor, Richmond; Il.
W. Burton, Captain ". E. Cameron, Peters,
burg.
Committee Of Mritation.-C. E. Wingo
II. T. Miller, l. S. Tower, Richmond; j. G
Wiley, W. W. Southall, Amelia; Atkins
Dalby, Farmville ; J. r. Palmore, Cumbel
land; W. Il. Irby, Nottoway.
Chief MurShal- al-Major +. W. Southall
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GRAND EXCURSION TO CHEsTER.-To-
night there will be q grand moonlight ex-
cursion to Chester, on the Petersburg road.
Trains will leave the depot at SIS this eve
ming, and will return at 81 A. NJ. to-mor-
row. While at Chester there will be dance
and other amusements for the excursionists,
and no pains will be spared to render the
trip most pleasant one. The parties in
charge of the affair are well known and
popular, and seldom fail in their efforts to
make people enjoy themselves. Fare for
the round trip, refreshments included, one
dollar.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27

STRANGE MIxTURE.-Messrs. Corrie 4
Lubbock received, few days since, a bale
of rags in which they found three packages
of Hollands German Bitters. The proprie-
tors OF these bitters, we have no doubt,
would be very much surprised to hear that
the market value of their bitters is only
four cents per pound-the price of old rags.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27

nr BACHELORS HAIR-DYE.-This
splendid HAIR-DYE is the best IN the world-the
only true and perfect dye; harmless, reliable, In"
Simultaneous. No disappointment-no ridiculous
tints remedies the Ill effects of bad dyes inVigo-
rates and leaves the hair soft and beautiful black
or brown. Sold by all druggists and perfumers,
and properly applied at the Wig Factory 10 Bond
street, New York. mn 2o-eodls
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27

ACADEMY OF MONTE MARM-Tle young Ia
dies Academy of the Visitation of Monte Maria,
In charge Of the Sisters of the Visitaton Is one OF
the most healthtul and beautifully-locatedp places
In the city. Its course of education embraces all
that IS needed for beginners rs well rs advanced
scholars The duties of the school Will be resumed
on the first Monday in September. Terms, &C.,
can lie had upon application to the superioress OF
Monte Maria Academy of the Visitation, Rich
mOul. Va,
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A Coop THING FOR NAvIGATIoN.-A
troublesome boulder, weighing twelve tons,
which has lain opposite the steamboat
wharf at Rockets for long time, proving
Il great obstruction to navigation, has lately
been removed by the engineers at work
clearing the river OF distractions.
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PORT OF RICHMOND, AUGUST 90, 1st9.


Steamer John Sylvester, Clifford, Norfolk, mer-
chaudise and passengers l.. H. Tatum
Steamer Niagara, BlakcmaD, New YORK, mer-
chandlse and passengers, W. G.. Dunham Il Co.
Schooner W. Fl. Traycrs, McCracken, Alexan-
dria, coal, Iiawcs < Mcrriman.
Bark Clara, --, Liverpool, salt, Lee, Sed-
don ( Co.
SAILED,
steamer State of Maryland, Baltimore. mer-
chandise and passengers, Harrcys Williams.
Schooner Osceola, CIegg, Petersburg, mcrchan-
disc, Curtis Parker.
Schooner Lawrence, Williams, PamunKeI river,
to load grain and return, Curtis Il Parker.
MEMORANDA.
WEST POINT, August 26.-Arrivcd., steamer
Admiral. Freeman, merchandise and passen,
gers, York River Railroad Company, ana salied
on return.
PHILADELPHIA, August 26.-Arrived, schooner
II. G. Eley. McAllister, from Richmond.
Buckholtz Liverpool, salt, X. f. Williams Il Go.
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ROBBERY IN THE CoUNTY.-Richard Hill
lard was arrested yesterday by High Con-
stable Robinson on the charge of having
stolen eight thousand singles and four hun
dred slabs, the property of MIR. W. H..
Berry. The stolen property was found on
the premises of Hilliard, near Seven Pines.
lie was committed to await trial.
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STENCIL TooLs AND PLATES.

~ BELLENoT, DIE-SINkER AND
u. BRAND-CU1fER, lao MAIN sTkEEI.--.
The new patent BitANDISG-lRoN,f Tor marainfs
All Kinds OF wooden articles by heating II, u per-
fectly adapted 10 branding barrels Or any oiner
article under the new law.
Fnrrayers, Stock, Stencil Paste, brushes m-
ae,ihIe Ink. Steel Dies Alphabets. Seal Presses.
Brass and German silver, Frames, Steel kings
Checks, Tags, &C., wholesale aadsetaii. mns
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27

PERsoEAL.-ReT George Jacobs, who
was so universally respected by our citizens
when he resided among US, now of Phila-
delphia, arrived in the city last evening.
He will preach in the Mayo-Street Syna-
gogue tomorrow morning at the usual hour.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27

LIST OF UNMAlLABLE LETTERS REMAIN
ING IN"rHg RICHMOND PosT-OFFICE Au-
GUST -, lSG9.-Alrs. L. T. Mason, Sussex
county, Va; Thomas ii. Romens, Japan !;
Miss Lee Walthall, Amelia county, Va.
Whitsby Brothers 4 Co., Baltimore, Md. ;
s. L. Egcrton 4 Co., Baltimore, Md.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27
SHOOTING a MINISTER IN HIS
a PULPIT.

AN ASSASSIN IN THE BERLIN CATHE-
DRAL-HE CALLS CLERGYMAN A LIAR
AND DISCHARGES A PISTOL AT HIS
BREAST-A CHORAL BOY SHOT.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27

The ADDRESS OF DR.. CURRY on educa-
ton will be delivered at the White Sulphur
Springs on Monday the Goth instant, and
not on Friday next, as enormously printed
rnstnrlnv
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27

Book AND JOB PRINTERS will find in an
other column an invitation from General
Mulford to send in bids for the city print
ing for the next twelve months.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27

NJ. ELLYSOE Il Co will insert advertisements In
the principal newspapers in Virginia, North Caro-
lima, Tennessee, and the northern cities, at pup
fishers rates, for cash. Apply at this ONCE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

COOK & LAUGHTON VIII sell ut 10 A. ". at
their store, an assortment OF useful housekccp-
Ing articles, &c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27
WARN SPRINGS OF VIRGINIA.

W
This CELEBRATED "AIfElNH-iL;ASf fI r.
now open for the reception and accomhodati1hm h 0i
Visitors. IS situated IN hlsH county; T., N I -,
drcd and seventy miles west Of klcnmonsa ana ana
'-ur the CEcsape1hc ana ONO taiia 10 "1'' Inx ,
reached from the Norm ~" t.iv c, VI LIZ SSeiI %
The warm springs NJ !Il,teH @ , In limo
railroad, connecting t Millp9Io ucpQu p i' an, thc
ut coaches passing ny tslc ilut II. lmEo 0'iA "
Healing Springs. over une turhpike EoaG. an
Thee waters have been long ana !uSitH iea it'ee os
tor their curative QuattoS iit i,arnronerti los
well Tor iilc lux uFN u
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27

OLD NEWSPAPERS FOR SALE BY THE HUN
DREp ut the Dispatch otllce.
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WALL TURNER, BOOKSELLER,

u STATIONER, AND EEWSDEALER, lila
MAIN STREET, has on hand large and we'll
SCHOOL and MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS,
ENVELOPES,
PAPER,
INKS,
PENS,
PENCILS.
FANCY ARTICLES, &C., &C.,
which wiII be sold very cheap Eor cash.
MAURI'S Second editionl PHYSICAL SUR
YEI OF VIRGINIA. Mailed to any address
Also on hand, all OF the leading NEWsPA-
PERS, PERIODICALS, MAGAZINES, &c. of
New novels always received as soon as issued by
the publishers. my Is
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27

WOODHOUSE & PARHAM have in the
w same building with their bookstore COM
plete BOOK-BINDERI and BLAhk-BOOk
MANUFACTORY, appointed with modern tools
and ma chinery which, with good workmen. enable
them to execute orders for FIRST-CLASS " DIRK
on as good terms as the best houses anywhere.
offices clerks OF courts and others, have their
books made here to any pattern desired.
good stock Of bank-books OF regular forms can
always be found on their shelves ready for use.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27
FERTILIZERS.

CALICO FERTILIZING COM
" PASY-OFFICE CORNER iW Elf M u II
GALLEG0 FERTILIZING COMPANY Is now
rcparcd 10 furnish in large or slnal inantLIi,G;h
zcro: PERUVIAg GUAkO, RAW B0SsEs'
BONE ASH, PLASTER, and the sahndnrG c,,IIc 5In
hIKES for v heat. tobacco etc !: the " "fhOSIho
PERUVIAN 81 EASo," = mixture OF equal pro
portions OF Il 1tl round BONE ASH ana fEho-
Wan GUAtD. ..ddrcss ,p
GALE - '!tETILIIING COMPANi,o
Au?l-dlw4 win Post-olice box aaS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27

THE CIRCULATION OF THE "DIsPATCH"
is LARGER THAN THE COMBINED CIRCU-
LATIoN OF ALL THE OTHER DAILY NEWS
PAPERS OF THIS CITY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27

THO THE MERCHANTs.-I propose TO
I solici, consignments, procure orders for GOODS,
and circulate cards for one OF each oil the pranche
Of the wholesale trade OF Richmond.
My route VIII lie along the line OF the DanVIue
railroad and its connections as far south 40 20
lnInbip, $. G. A long experience as mercnaIl.,
where, think will enable me to serve with pront
those who may engage my services. can pc seen
either at Messrs. Peyton g. Cary's or Messrs.
Grubbs Williams's. o,,. 49,,
au A-4t >. HENRY EUH1aSEt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27

VARIETY SPRINGS, situated on the
Chesapeake and OHIO railroad !cars stopping
al the door fftccn miles west Of Stannton, ARE
OPENED FOR VISITORS. The mineral waters
are considered superior analysis at this Once
Good fare, music, alnuscmsehts' %ct ,,aor a.,
~ the duv S2. Children under twelve years aud
seryants, iiaIF price. Bathing In healing water
ir 3D. 2n, Proprietors.
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WOODEN WARE.

WOODEN WARE, WOODEN WARE
80 dozen two and threc-hoop BUCKETS
% dozen vARNIsH BUCKETS,
10 dozen CEDAR BUCKETS,
10 dozen BRASS-BOUND BUCKETS,
so dozen four and tive-string BROOMs,
25 nests PAINTED TUBS
l5 nests CEDAR TUBS,
S dozen CEDAR CHURNS, &c.
For sale by WAGGONER 6 HARVEY.
tau No. 3 Pearl Block.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE

MINIATURE ALMANAC, AUGUST p, lsts.
Sun rises " $40 Moon rises. ......... e4o
sun cts.......... 6.3l High tidc........... I39
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T INTERESTING TO TEACHERS.

In press to be ready by October lst,
THE PRINCIPLE ES OF ARITHMETIC. By S.
I. Pendlcton, Principal OF Classical School.
Richmond Va. :. and formerly Assistant Profess
sor at Virginia Military Institute, and Civil En-
gineer.
This book (about loo pages, II mo-, j supplies a
thing much wanted being work In which general
principles enforced by contrast. rs nuncr:iton
of all kinds of numbers together, &c., ana TO be
studied in connection with or IN review of any
school arithmetic.
It includes fractions in the generalization.
The subject is brought within the compass of
about ten weeks study. Tcacherswould do well 10
send for sample copies, which win be sent, postage
prepaid, on receipt of price--9ec. Address
A. II. CHRISTIAN il CO..
au 20 Booksellers, Richmond, Va.
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ILNNNIJAII, II
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS.

GENERAL BANK and COUNTISG-HOCSE
STATIONERY of all kinds.
BLANK BOOKS made 10 order IN any style OF
binding and rulinr. aulS-eod3m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27

NOTICE TO SHiPPERS.-Mxs-5zIs
~ The boats OF the JAMES RI-lSs...
YER AND KANAWHA CANAL COAfANf
will leav We the dock rs usual promptly at II DE- on
Freight and tolls on goods for Lynchourg ana
beyond collected on delivery, or prepaid, al tnS
option OF the shipper. Every facility possioie VIII
sumed 20 deliver down freight elsewhere than at
my oIicc on the Dock without special agreement.
Way freight will not DC delivered tii eaafses afo
paid.
Boats locked and insured. -.
de II EDN ARl) DlLLoN' aSeos
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-27

COUNTRY MERCHANTS, TEACH
" ERS. and others, Will fnd at No. 13lS Main
street fnll stock of goods, such as
SCHOOL and MISCELLANEOUS B0o1IhS,
BLANK BOOKS, PAPER, ENVELOPES,
PENS INK, BONNET BOARDS, &c.
BLANK BOOKS for banks, clerks, and mer-
chants made To order at short notice.
aul3-dSw j. W. RANDOLPH i ENGLISH.
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INR. c. L. kLOEBER,
TOlIN MAHONN.
BOARDING AND LODGING.

~ 50 FER DAY. $3.50 PER DAY.
INORD'S HOTEL.
/ RICHMOND, VA,
....a,yd in the heart of the city. commanding the
.-r~f ,sr.-, and adjoining the Capitol Square and
t..rtruur'> Mansion.
THIS SPLENDID NEW HOTEL
,a, only enc situated in the fashionable portion OF
I, .r.tE. and adjoining the beautiful Capitol Park,
.,s. 5fs =tatuary. monuments. fountains, and flow
.--.u!~-i> newly and elegantly furnished through
. .utl lis pil Of fare i not cNCcllcu in quality
.... .tarigty hy any house in the state
~rneia. suits UF rooms always ready FOR wedding
..r large travelling parties. The arrangements
.u. u~-t-clG>s in every respect. The price of
Board las been fixed owingto the great scarcity OF
money! at The reasonable sum Of
TWO DOLLARS AND \ HALF PER DAY.
TIE patronage Of my friends and the travel
ling public are invltedto make FORD'S HOTEL
'aal" home.
4. j. FORD, PROPRIETOR,
...tcuuc Of the prOprictOr> ufthc Exchange Hotel J
RICHNcED, VA.
r.S-Ny coaches run 10 and from all dcpots
s..9 steamboat landings. 2o-lm
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-22

Rev. Mr.. ADDISON. Of Santa Clara, Cal.
iforn'a, has heen expelled from the Baptist
Church Of tbs. place for admin istering an
participating in the sacrament at the Pr es
byterian church. The vote for expulsion
stood eleven to eleven, and the chairman
gave the casting vote against him.
TIE BArrIsrs of Elizabeth, N. J. are
said to be running into Episcopalianism
At the Broad street meeting house, for ex'
ample, the pastor (Rev. Mr.. MiIler,) has
introduced chants with the alternate read
ing Of the Scriptures and sundry features
of a regular liturgical service. He il
building church to cost $4,000, and
doing so in the strictest ecclesiastical style
1t is cruciform, fro,ted with turrets and
pinnacles, and dazzingly ornameu.ed with
true blue and flaming vermil'ion. EccIesi
as,ical devices Of the most ritualistic GU
cap tie doors, windows. and fill every uool
aud corner. The pulpit stands on plat
form modelled after a high altar Of ,
Catholic church. and the pulpit is to bleut
the altar and the cross.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-22
SHERIFF's SALES.

nDY virtue Of sundry write Of F1eti facias
QD to me direated. ] will sell at Abbevile
Court House, on the first Monday In Fehroary
next. the following property, to vit:
Sn0 acres Of land, more or less, boaadsd by
lands Of Peter Ryksrd, VIM. Bltks and oihsrs.
kpown a Ihs homesteud, levied On a. the prop
erty Of John A. Partlow, ads. the Green vile Il
Columbia Railroad. 49,,
2Ss acres Of land. moro or lees, BOMBED By
lsnds OF James Tagea't Dr.. ]. q. Reid and
Others, levied on % the properly Or Vim n.
Taggart, ads James a. Norwood aud othsfs
200 Acres Of Land. more OF lsss, bounded
by lands Of Zaehariah Haddon. Wiiliam Aguev;
and others levied on as the property of Thor %
Hawthorn ada the Trusie ees u De La Howe ;
One Lot 10 the Village Of 9respypod. con-
tanning enc acre. more or less. bounded by
lands Of W. q. Vsnning, 4. Widsmau sud The
Ninety Six road.
81 Acres Of Mnud. more or less, bounded
by land. Of J. R. Tarraas,a p hsKsllsr'
% Acre, Of land. unoss or less. bounded by
lsnds Of J. Y. L. Pnrtiov. Benastt R,ynoids.
levied on nth =, ,hs property 81 B. n. White ads
500 Acres of Land. more o. lsss> bounded
by lands Of James Gilbert, Frank Gilbert and
oteera levied on 20 The property sf Thos }.
MeCraoken ads. John Hssisr assignee.
At thr Miller snd Conner Piads. ''on Tues-
day after Sale Day. bsis cotton. : loe Rnt
cotton. } lot Of eot,os In .he SEED, ! lot corn.
I loi fodder. l lot cotton seed, wagon. pian-
sstiun tools one so~ aud csH, 'oss ysstlisa, l
SOW and pigs Gptsgsss In : mnIea ead ho1e.)
8 PAIR stedyaras, wash pot, levi-d on ss tbs
property Of !. C,Ws ads. Jsoob EI Iiijss.. .,
30 Acres of.Lsnd. more or loss. bounded
by lands Of |ohp 4. Calhoun. Thoa o. Perrin
and Others, lsyled d . The property o. John
Msl.sren, ads ysiaes Vile. jE, 4 CO.
Also. one lot in the Village Of AbbsviIle,
containing OF On sers. mere or lees beoadsd
By laads Of Mn. Csthsrtne Aston. Edward
R"ohs. and Others. ~ the property or job o
HoLsrsn sds. Jsmss wild. yr. &Co. .,'f
One lot HSssebeld Furniture. I LOT Books, !
Patent Plox. ss Tie property of john AsLaftsu.
ads james Wild. IT,, T. Go. :, - 70"
On TUESDAY, sAsf aale dag, u the .Nillss
4 Cpnner place. . quantity OF Cottoa 10 the
lint, ssppassdtJhs 30 sbsa.' sksAs {s) 'hs,ss, hid
about fees heles eottes - ths SEED Sold TO
satisfy s1risaltarsl len b fsSSr Of Tsfgart 4
TERas CASH. q
- :0S5'1-.s' u. O cAsoN. o. Il D.
shSssSs ORss. " :; .'i, L..7,
ysnyssyg, 1850. u
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-22
Life Insurance Prompt Payment.

The card Of Drs. Branch and Ward
law, in another column, affords to the
patrons of the Piedmont Life Insur.
ance Company gratifying evidence OF
the promptness with which that COM
pany meets it's obligations. Within
two days after the reception of infor-
nation Of the death of General Evans.
the amount of $4,000 was paid over
to the family of the deceased, though
by the terms of the policy, ninety
days are allowed. An inves tment in
one of these policies is ono of the bes,
provisions which young man can
make for his family. For fifty dollars
per annum he can secure for his wife
a policy Of $4,000. This is a small
sum to secure SO much. The saving
OF few dollars, spent for .luxurics
will enable him to reaaize It. And
what company is better than the Pied
mont Within the short space O
fourteen months tho Piedmont ha
lssued sixteea hundred polices, insur
ing over six millions Of dollars. I,
this District alone we understand tha
DR.. Branch has secured ninety policie
within year, covering an insuranc
|of two hundred and seventy thousan,
doilarsl Tie income OF the compan,
which herepresents is more than thre
; hpndred thousand dollars; while it
losses by death have amounted to onl
eleven Thousand dollars, in two policie
Of i've thousand each, and one of on
.fthousand, ~ sgry @s=,s
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-22

The President Of the United States has
accepted the report Of the Government
Commissioners upon an additional section
oflwen'y miles Of the Central Pacific Rail-
road and Telegraph Line, terminating at
the four hundred and seventieth mile post
east Of the Sacramento, and has di ected
that the bonds be issued 10 The company,
as required by law. The distance between
the two roads-Central and Union--is
now only about three hundred and twenty
miles, the Union Pacific having reachei
the nine hundred and sixtisth mile post
Shopld the weather prove favorable they
will meet sometime in May or June next,
and the entire road will Be complete TO
Sacramento and ready for use. OF the
three hundred and twenty miles yet to
build, about cne hundred and twenty miles
are on level land, and requires little or ne
grading.