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THIS is TO give notice, That on the 24th day of
L April, a.. d. 1869, IL Warrant in Bankruptcy
was issued against the Estate of John j. Lewis,
Of Pcn,llcton, of the County of Anderson, and
State of South Carolina, who has been adjudgcd a
bankrupt on his own Petition; that the payment
Of any Debts and delivery of any Property be-
longing to said Bankrupt, to him or for his use,
and the transfer Of any Property by him, arc for
hidden by Law; that q meeting of the Creditors OF
The said Bankrupt, TO pre- &c their Debts, and to
choose one or more Assignces of his Estate, will
Ncwbcrry G. H., South Carolina, before C. G..
jaeger. Register, on the thirteenth day Of May,
a.. d. 1860, at II o'clock, a. NJ.
j. p. NJ. EPPING,
U. S. Marshal as Messenger.
Per a. p. PIrEn,
Deputy U. 8. Marshal as Messenger.
April "a, 1860 90 s
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HIDES! HIDES!.

THE highest market prico paid for groom or
Il dry HIDES. delivered at my Tannery, or
at the Store Of either BlEMANN or PITcnroRD.
Also, tanning on shares dono in the bost style.
and in tho shortest possible time. Rocoipts
giyen for oil IIidos entrusted to mo.
A. ii. OSBORNE.
nay Tannory near Walhalla Depot.
October 10, 1868 3
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y. j. LEE.
NEW STORE ON MAIN STREET
North of lutheran Church.

AVUEVHH DH AAttaIhCFslBl VIhUFCIR.
HAVE just received a full supply of CHEAP
l DRYGOODS, consisting of Prints of the latest
Spring Styles, Shirtings. Long Cloths, Osnaburgs,
Boots and Shoes, as we'll as o full supply of Crook.
cry of oil grades and styles. Groceries, consist
ing of Sugars, Coffecs. Salt. &C., Candies, Crack.
ers, SC. Hardware, Farming Tools.
will buy for cash or barter, Eggs, Poultry,
Bacon, &C., for which l will pay as much as any
merchant in Walralla can afford. Call and exam
inc my Stock.
March 20, 1860. "a If
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Piedmont Life Insurance Company
OF
RICHMOND, VA.

TNIIIS:C0MPANY is based upon a paid up
IL capital of Ono Hundred Thousand Dollars,
safely invested in Real Estate, and'during the
first seventeen months of its origin had issued
about $4,000 Policies, and had received an in
oomco Of utS3GO,000 a success mover cqualcd,
if reached, by any Company in the world.
This Company insured, and paid promptly,
the policy on the life of General N. G. Evans.
Call on the subscribers. and secure a Policy at
once, for delays are dangerous" All of it's
Policies arc non forfciting.
j, J.. NORTON, Ngcut.
VIM. WARNE, NJ. D., Medical Examiner.
NJ. l.. SHARPE. Agent at 'Pcndloton, S. G.
ISACC BRANCH, NJ. d., Agent at Largo.
Walhalla, March 9, 1860.
We refer to Gov. j. u. Orr, Judge Murray,
Hon. j. p. Reed. Gen. MCGOWAN, Hon. W.. d.
Simpson, Rev. d. M. Turner. Rev. II. l.. Grier,
and at least one bundled from Abbevillc, all
of whom arc insured in this Company.
March Q, 1869 % 3m*
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REsPONsIBLE AGENTS WANTED

no dispose Of guarantees for the sale Of Landed
and other valuable property in different parts
Of the United States. Proa.s very liberal, sales
easily Effected, and no loss Of ime from other bus
mess. Address
j.. n. MILLER B. CO.,
Box 4, P. o. PORT Deposit, Md.
Feb. 5, 1860 10 2m
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In Bankruptcy.

IN TIE DISTRICT COURT OF TIE UNITED STATES, Fol
TIE DISTRICT or SOUTH CAROLINA.
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
oCoNEE coUNTY-IN PROBATE.
John West, Applicant,
vs.. Petition to BCll Lands,
Susan catharino wost pay Debts, for Parti.
and others, Defts. ton, 60.
TT appearing to my satisfe elton that Susan
Il Catharine West. James Rogers West. Jas
per West, Martin West, Mary West, Stephen
West, Minerva West and Cynthia West. de-
fo 1dants in this case, reside beyond the limits
Of this State; Tho said absont defendants, arc,
therefore, required to appear in Probate Court,
to DO holden at Walhalla. s. O., CT tho Let day
of July next, to shew cause, If any they can,
why the Roal Estate of Archibald West, dcc'd,
mont of debts, divided among tho heirs of said
deceascd, according to law, or their consent to
tho samo will be entered Of record. Given un-
dor my hand and spals this 9th day of April,
1869. RICHARD LEWIS.
Judge Of Probate.
April s, 1860 26 3m
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NEW SPRING
AND SU MINER GOODS FOR
1869.

AN in receipt of a very large and complete
i STOCK OF GOODS for tho
Spring and Summon Trade,
Which | have selected in person with great
care and with an eye to the wants and ncccs.
sites of this community.
LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
Consisting in part of cvory style and dcscrip-
ton OF Prints, from 10 cents up Muslins,
70 cents up; Lawns, Jappanecs Cloths, Rib.
bons, Laccs, Corscts, Hoop Skirts, and in fact
everything necessary to a Lady's complete
outfit.
GENT'S' GOODS,
Of all kinds Linens, Cottonadcs, Twccds,
Plain and Fancy Cassimcrcs, French Drap,D-
Etc; also, Hats of all kinds and styles.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Ladies' Lace and Congress CATERS, Mems,
Boys and Childrcn's Boots and Shoes.
FURNISHING GOODS.
Window Curtains, Table Cloths, Shcctings,
shlrtlngs, Long Cloths, &c, &c.
GOODS.
Collins Axes, Planters G.. S. Brade's Hoes,
Ames' and Ro~iand's Long Handle Shovels,
Spades, Soytho aud Grass Blades, Rakcs,
LANES and Trace Chains. Also, Carpenters
Tools of every description.
EATAHBLES.
Hams, Sides and Shoulders Mackercl, gu
gar, Coffee, Imperial, Green and Black Teas,
Rice, Salt, Molasscs, Flour, Corn Meal and
also a general assortment Of Confcctionarics
for the Ladies.
All of which I can and will sell as low fo7
cash or barter as any Merchant can afford
them. Call and sec for yourselves, as l charge
nothing for showing my Goods.
D. BIEMANN.
Walhalla, S. O., April 10, 1859 2S-tf
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SOUTHH CAROLINA

1NHE OFFICE OF THIS COMPANY is NOW
j opened at No. 0 Broad street (South- Western
Railroad Bank) for tho receipt of Deposits, Dis
count Of Paper, Purchase and Sale Of Exchange,
and the transaction Of q General Banking Business.
Interest allowed on Deposits upon terms estab-
lisieI by the Board of Directors.
The Company is also a legal Depository for
moneys paid into Court, will receive Registry and
Transfer Books, act ar agent to pay Coupons and
Dividends, and as Tinstoc in Railroad Mortgages.
DIRECTORS.
W. q. Bee, of YIN. C. Bee & Co.; :. 8, John.
son. of Johnson. Crews & Co.; Robt. Mure, Of
Robt. Murc & Co.; W.B. Williams, Of W. Is. Will
liams & Son Il. ii. Frost, of Frost & Adger; j.
f.. Adger, of J. Il. Adgcr & Co.; Henry Gourdin,
Matthisscn s. Co.; George T.. BUST, of Buist s.
Buist c. G. Memminger, of Memminger, Jcryey
& Pinoknoy; 7. j. Kerr, of ]. J. Kerr & Co; j. D.
Aiken, of J.. d. Aiken s. Co... John Campscn of
Campsen & Co.; A. P. Caldwell, of r.. & A. p.
Caldwell. W. K. Ryan, J. 7. Wclsman, B. O'Ncill,
j. j.. Gregg, Graniteyillo, s. C.
For further address
I. GEO. s.. CAMERON, President.
THOS. r. WARING, Cashier.
Charleston, s.. c., March II, 1860.
March 20, 1860. 81 Bin
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
ocoNEE couNTr-IN PROBATE.
Mary Rankin, Applicant,
Francis Capchcart and Glands, paw Debts
others, Defendants. for Partition, &C..
L appearing to my satisfaction that Frano;s
i Capehcart and Margaret Eliza Capcheart,
defendants in this case, reside beyond tho limits
of this State The said absent defendants are
required to appear in tho Probate Court, to DO
holden at Walhalla, S. g., on tho LIST day of
July next, to show cause. if any they can, wwhv
the Real Estate Of Edward Rankin, deceased.
should not BIO sold, and tho proceeds, aNor pay-
mcnt Of debts, divided among tho heirs of said
deceased, according to law, or their consent to-
the same will be entered of record. Given UNI
der my hand and seal, this 5th day of April,
1869. RICHARD LEWIS,
Judge of Probato:.
April S, 1860 % $m
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TIIE largo number Of persons seeking in.
IL vostment in REAL ESTATE in this SEQ
ton, and the frequent applications made to the
undersigned, have induced him to open an
Agency for the SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
Complete lists, with full descriptions Of the
property entrusted to him for sale, will be kept
on hand, and no charges made unless a sale is
effected. Persons having lands in Oconee or
Pickons for sale are respectfully solicited to for.
ward plats and descriptions.
j. II. WIIITNER.
Dec. 2, 1863 0 If
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Notice to Creditors.

Rob.t. a Thompson, Admir-, Bill for Injunction,
vs.. Account, sale Of
NJ. NJ. Cary, Ex'tr'x, Real Estate, Re-
Cynthia McGuiin, ct.al. lief. &c., Sc
PURSUANT to IN order fcom the Court ii Com
| mon Pleas, Equity side, made in this case at
March Term, 1869, all the Creditors of the Estate
of Joseph B.. McGufin are required to prove their
demands before me. in my Office, according to law,
on or before the lst day of July next, on pain Of
being barred ef any advantages under docrcc to
be rendered in this case.
]. W. S%TRIBLING, Ger.
April q, 1860 20 3m
Robt. A. Thompson, Admir-, Bill for Injunction,
vs.. Account, sale ot
NJ. NJ. Cary, Ex'tr'x., Real Estate, Re-
Cynthia MqGuHn, otal, lief, Sc,
PURSUANT to an order made In this case in TIE
1 Court Of C ommon Pleas. Equity side, at March
Torn, 1860, o Writ Of injunction is hereby issued,
restraining Mrs. NJ. NJ. Cary, Exccutrix, from pro-
cceding under the execution against the said Rob't
A. Thompson, Admir-, and cnjoining all other
creditors of the estate Of Joseph d. McGufin from
instituting proceedings at law for the recovery of
their claims.
April s, 1869 90 3m
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-03

IN THE SPRING MONTHS, The system
naturally uhdergous a change, and HELM.
noLp's lllGuLY CONCENTRATED ExrGkcr or San.
sAPABlLLtis M assistant Of the greatest value,
MOT A FEW Of the worst disorders that
~ OAlict mankind arise from corruption of
the blood, HGLNBoLps ExrRACr SARsAPAEILLA
isarcmedy Of the utmost value.
WE ao prepared to do al kinds Of Job
w Printing in tho very best style and uF.
10 themost reasonable terms,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-03
VIOLET TIME.

Violet time is cohcagain,
Once more laughing through the rain,
Spring with sunny crown advances.
Sunshine gliltering on hls lances.
Long live spring-the rainbow arch
Greets his coronation march;
Green his banners. free and brave,
From each tee top rustling wave,
Bids before him hy in crowds;
Fast above him doat tbs clnudsi
swifer run rejoicing rivers;
Sunbeam darta are in h.s qaigcr,.
Where he treeds, primro,es ii,e,
Add where the dli,ics ops their eyes;
Dlarkbirds sing in every bush,
Answering the merry thrush.
Swallows are his hcrall's aact;
Faster than the pulse, bral;
Butterflies between the showers.
Tel the glad news to The flowers.
ourold Monarch. Winters dead;
Ills crown is on anotller's head;
SunbeOIns chasy the enyious rain;
Violet time is come again,
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HOLD on.

Hold on to your tongue when you
are just ready 10 swear, lie, or speak
h'r;hly, or use any improproPer word.
HOLD Q" to your hand when you are
about TO strike, pluoh, steal, or do aay
improper act,
Hold IN to your foot when you arc
on the point Of kicking, running away
from study, or pursuing tho path OF err.
ror Of shame, or crime.
Hold on to your temper when you are
angry, excited or imposed upon, or
others are angry Sbou! you
Hold on to your heart when evil a.
socates seek your company and invite
you 10 join in their games Of mirlh and
reyeIy,
Hold on to your name at all times, for
tits more valuable TO you than gold,
high places, or fashionable attire
Hold on TO tho truth, for il will serve
you well aud do you good throughout
eternity. u
Hold on TO your virtnc--iI is above
oil price TO you in all times aud places,
~ Hold on 10 your character, for It is
and ever will DO your best wealth,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-03

QUANTITY Us. QUALITY. HrLMBolD's
W EXTRACT SARsArAElLLk The dose Ia
small, Those who desire large quantity aud
large doses ofmcdcuG ERR,
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West Virginia Insurance Co.
WHEELING, wEsTvA. j r.

Takes Risks Al the lowest rates, on Buildings
OF all kinds, Eareiture, Household Goods,
Merchandise, and Goods in transit.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-03

Man wastes lis mornings 10 Onlicipu.
ting bis afternoons, aud hl wastes his
afternoons in regrc,ling his mornings
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-03

LcgoI Tender The lawyers sweet
heart.
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RADICAL PRNrHENINGS.

r.. '.--lII0... V-u1l,- CnrvoTIiDO .. Ilod {,
meet nj 10. Court hau.. on tbs Pit Of Jane,
10y 800 ~
N M ~ - .,,, ,.,s e.llai Z. order nv = w
n H., ,,'i',,''',.',.I ti,tn q VVInshi, lie oil
10. ',', " 49,, ,,., ,..ri.I ~,
-, -. ~ va. w., ,;,n,n anJ or,,i.;ecJ th.
oLiect Of the Convention when, on motion e
mr.. De" H. coniii'le'e" 81 ''''' We 80
by me Chnf on ef"den' " ,rppre tHos'
present ehthleu 10 M III Inv Inv
Inc com ltle" frl9rten 4el'Gh''S ,.,
mo nisl, seconu atu 'iN. "t'.,
mo hrsl "ara ehIitiea I" e'ghI Fo'e', Seco,
var /" nv" V"''S ~" thlfi "sf' U ''h V"'eS
no d"cEaies EepIt'fd rom 'if i'''''" "..'" =" =.
attn district Inc report 81 lN' '''-'''i'-''' Was
an3pl''' 90 r......, u..
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Fredericksburg Ledger says that James
Shumalc, co!orea, has been nominated by the
Radicals of Fauquier a a candidate TO repro
sent that county IN the House ot DclegateS.--
II is understood that he iay0rs voting the test
oath anu DISTINGUISHING clause out OF tie Con
stittion aud, it is said, the cOlored people will
act upon his suggestion and vote against them
The District Court for this judicial District
meets in fredericksburg on the 9th oil July,
and will probably remain IN session three or
four days. There are fifteen cases 10 come be
fore the body at this session, which will be the
last one held, il the Constitution is adoptcd,as
that instrument abolishes the court entirely,
The Senatorial District composed Of the
counties of Frederick, Shenandoah and Clarke,
have in their nominee, William ID. Smith, est,
of Clarke, Gentleman admirably qualified Tor
the position
Sales OF land Ia Orange and Spot yvanla,
principally made o persons from the Nprth,
| ale announced every week.
A liz. called the milk wecyil, has done partial
damasr IT, the wheat III Clarke county.
Al IMMENSE PEACH ORCHARp.-A CORES
ponl,nt Of the New York Express wriles from
village called Rlreway, midway between
Wilmington and Weldon, N. c., and gives the
following description OF an immense peach
orchard
But the great feature OF the picture Is peach
orchard ui 25o, 900 trees, occupying :, 900 acre
of lau,! An idea OF lis magnitude may per
haps be better shown hy The statement that ii
the Acres were in rJw they would extend I'D
the distance al 100 mlleS, aud II the trees thrm'
selvea were in a row would extend 10 the dis
lance OF 200 miles.
In The season for gathering, at only ole baa'
ket per tree per day, there mu5t b. Oh the
ground every day a supply Of .i0, GUo baskets.
As the peaches pulled 10 day are to b. lii Ne"
\ oik to morrow Tor this can bet is easy 10
conceive the army of gatherer5 necessary 10 hill
the baskets aud place them upon the earS. Az
enterprise such a. tins require M small capital
and energy. il IL IN capable hands AMI Will
probably he a success. The rari,ci have s.
cured, am informed, contract iar tiansF~r
tatiou tlr twenty year..
WASHINGTON items. President Grant and
family lett New York yesterday morning for
Washington, aud arrived there Yesterday after
noon at five o clock
In the Criminal Court OF the Dislrc; Of Co.
Iumbia Yesterday Judge FISHER ordered mat Il
uuInher Of c1lored men be summoned TO Ill
yacancies as grand and PETIT luIors, and the
order vas complied with. ~,
Pie case OF Mr.. Bradley againstJudEe f!shef
has been postponed until MONDAY next
Yesterday the sale of property Tor corpora
ton taxes was commenced when there was a
good attendance of property holders anu dealers
in real estate. The list nom a To inclusive
was gone through With and the amount OF
t,yea WAS hid IN nearly every case Quite
number of bids 10 Writing were received.
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EEST OF IETGEkS.

- The following IS II list Of letter: remain.
,nr in the Alexandra, Va, Postotice. June
-. 1860.
i:t,~ Persons calling i"r letters will please say
they arc nIyrfli-ed. and give the date ct the
Isl.
~ Drop lnttrrs must, il ali cases, Do pre-
psid. 'lacn the stamp on tina lace Oh tho iotter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-22

- A CARD Having seen my name with
others ~ an afticlo in the Gazette Of tho 10th
ne, calling Tor another conventional be held
ON the 10Th Itltimo, l would respectfully cay NO
pcrson was authorized To use my name as It
WAS we'll known l endorsed the County Con
venion heIi on the 10Th ultimo, in whicn was
one # tho Delegates By order vi
- 1t w. A. ROE.
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,o,enr from Eoudoun County.

{ torrc:pondenec o; Inc AicAS"'''' 20 -
LggsBURd, Va, June 2l.-Ihe indications
70, success in this county ass very hopeful
The reaplc seem to be aroused, and the regis
tation is g2iug on we'll
Az l.ecNurg. up to Saturd ay hIg"'. one
hundred had been registered, OF whom eighty
were whites. ...otu.o
county. =, a., t,,o
classes, as the former resSlrallol hCi~ was "o'
much over two TO one; now 1t Is four 10 one
GOOD deal of speaking has been. made al
sonn ot the precincts, and some speculate ON u
Conservative majoritYot several hundred Inc
majority ought to be large.
Indie Thomas, who is very ,opaar IN me
German Settlement. will speak al Lovcti"vnie
nryt Saturday. | think tie Radeai majority
wi l., reduced there very considerably. 49,.
The grand rroc, ssicn Of the Radca!s, 10
s,vr the Union ouce mere, came oil on III
1oy last in Lacsburg. 1t consisted OF one hun
died and twenty.siZ coIored men on horse
back. and oro hundred and sixty 1--we coloreu
men on foot, and not enc single whitc man
showed himself 10 it. This IS another place IN
which the "coored troops fought noblyf,, but
tLcir white allies skulked Thus II will ever
be. They will use the unsuspectIng coiored
man FOR their own advantage and to his cam
age These people seemed hugely to ENJOY
their irolic and ut certain intervals on tlne,
fixed ly their leader, they would cheer most
Justify. They behaved themselves with great
propriety-- there was not disordcriy dTukep
man of either color il town, and only few
who seemed tired.
Gov. Wells spoke 10 q large crowd IN t ~,
Court lIo Sc aud was followed - Mr.. Shield,
Commonwealth Attorney ior Frederick and
sundry other counties uGler military raie.--
Shields was followed by Charles Wmtti'Scey,
and ho hy }. r. Day!or, ot Hamilton, VINO
seems 10 lie looming up a5 ore Of the candi-
dates for senator in tho place OF log. II
| seems t. lie the Impression here tha1 lHii"t
and Reck!cy viii be the new nominees, ~ IT,"
Leleraies from I.Cu,lprn were n"t In~,iucr,, ~
| they have heretofore been, t. vote Tor li1Se
and Coc Should Rrckley he nominated, they
will los. votes. Tor the general ticket, with
Harris On it. is very disia-tclul, especially IN
the Lovctlsvilc district liam viii run lar
| behind his ticket.
Mr.. Wells AMI Mr. u hiiilc.cy have, by ihrH
own a.lmls iun, made m0nry shte they came
into the Stale i,ir they dII not state, but II
- thought hy s0mr tn have been m the way
the bows aut1ctimrs make things under The
ioImular ol rr"'i", ''do al ana '.'Ahfr' anu
something DISAPPEAR 10 mat appearance
soaewhNlo else. The tnrd'n OF the" Srr' enc enc
| waa "hU'uhlt -f.e--'"n AMI 'h" poor man ;
| party. Nj NLltLlefy was particularly
sweet uron thl-i onr Wu,tid nav" supposed
thai hc alrrl'l At ia" close OF hl' *I'r'ch' L"
distribute among Ia, auditors the fourth 81 ms
lr its i.3n bankrupt n"'it'', to hcIp 20 pay
t!Icf horse hirc lrr H.. d.D- but there vas
MOI hing OF lEr sort. M Wells would not IN
VII. Dr. liyiis. candidate. t"r lieutenant GOV
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The cost of freight iom San Francisco, to
New York, by railroad, is not yet exactly set
tled-but, it is said. that few tons Of assorted
merchandise have been sent from New \ ok to
3an Francisco at about twelve cts. a pound -
Ii Is coutended, however, that these rates
must al once be reduced There will soon De
four competing lines for transportation east o'
Omaha and the Pacific Steam Ship Company
will continue to he formidable rival YET
while.
The subject OF Chinese immigration 10 the
p,ciG, ,op, will he brought before Congress at
its next session 1t IS Appreciated that The
number Of Chinese who will arrive within ten
years will be estimated by millions; ard the
theory oi some newspapers and politicians, that
they come merely for the purpose OF working,
without any Intention or desire to participate
in our politics, is regarded by many rs an as
SUMPTION. which tine may show to BE- ground
less. %
A Charleston, 5. C., paper giving an nc
count of the condition OF the crops in that
State, says the wheat aud corn raised will not
be more than enough Tor home consumption.
The cotton crop OF the State Tor lSG9-IO will
probably fall short 0! the yield OF lSGS- ,, and
is set down at 100 bales. The prospect ol
good rice crop is fair.
We have the satisfaction to state that all GU.
information, from this and the neighboring
counties, continues to be highly favorable Tor
the success of the Walker ticket, and the can
didates tor Congress and the Legislature who
will be supported by the Conservatives, Push
on the column Register-and then, Vote
Wilkes Spirit OF the Times has come to the
conclusion that as ''the prize ring has become
vehicle Tor thieves aud towards, and cloak
Tor their crimes it is quite time it was entirely
abolished. 1t is rather late to he convinced
Of this-but We suppose, better late than
never.
Nj Chevalitr, professional ;er0naut L. now
engaged in making balloon asceuslons IN New
York. preliminary, a. he asserts to undertak
ing an aerial tip TO Europe. We shall be-
liave IN the IMP when IL is accomplished.
Extensive tobacco factories ale nov IN tut
ops ration in the Cherokee and Choctlw = alton
territory, free from tax. aud making money
rapidly One OF the factories is w,ihia n'nt
mi.s Of Fort Smith, Arkansaa.
1t Is said that the yellow fever and Tx
cholera, begin to prevail in Cuba. especially
among the troops in the field there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-22

Perry lIarris, a son of Col. Thomas Harris,
one Of the most wealthy men in Illinois, was
arrested at New Albany, Indiana, few days
ago, for stealing. lie has already been an in
mate of quite number of Jail, and pcnitcntia-
rics because Of his unfortunate inability to DIS
eriminalc between what Is his own aud what
belongs to other people His relatives are bow
endeavoring to effect his release, on the ground
that lie is kIcptomaniac. it may be true !;
but what il the gcneralrun Of rogucs, possessed
Of ike piopcn'igie7, were 10 nsirCc' their
counsel when on trial to i!It in a similar plea,
Would Ia, Court and Jury allow it?