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Experiment en a Drunkard. We find in the Bangor Commercial Ad* vertiser the following remarkable account of an experiment on a drunkard, perform**] by a medical student at South Berwick. The fact which it describes is a remarkable one, and is apparently well authenticated, fc. It is worthy the attention of the physiologist, and must strike terror to the drunkard, it he is susceptible of any feeling. * [Landmark.] Ig.n ition of 11 cman Blood. We observe in the Morning Star, an interesting expCriment which was performed by Jacob C. J lanson, a medical student of South Berwick, Me., v>n the blood of a Common drunkard, who was a resident of that village in August last. The circumstances were briefly these. .Mr. Hanson had some time previous to his Irving the experiment, read in some of the physiological authors that on the dissection of the cerebrine of a defunct drunkard, a fluid was discovered in its frontal sinus, which on being extracted and ignite*! bv the anatomist, burned with a bllie flame, r rom t lis circumstance* Mr. II. was induced to draw the conclusion, iba durii g a protracted At of intoxication, the blood must bo strongly impregnated with alcohol, and a favorable opportunity soon occurred for testing the truth of his conjecture. An habitual and confirmed drunkard, came staggering into the office of the physician with whom Mr. 11, was a student. This object of pity and disgust was inhaling an oder mote resembling alcohol than the breath of a human being. His eye was inflamed and flushed, and his whole system had been saturated with rum for a fortnight without cessation; during the time he had taken little food hut had swallowed tito gallons of Rum, in the course of the previous five days. Mr. II. remarked that there was some danger of his perishing by spontaneous combustion, and observed to hirn that he might derive considerable lienefit from being bled, giving it as his opinion that the blood was much encumbered with alcohol, and that he could ignite it, or ir. the words which he used to tin?. drunkard, " set it on fire.'' This last remark was followed by a request from the drunkard that he should be bled, which was performed without delay. From the odor which was perceptible to all present the moment the fluid followed the lancet, it was evident that it consisted of a mixture of blood and alcohol. This was fully confirmed by the epxerimcnt which followed. A pint bowl filled with this fluid was handed to one of the spectators who igliitcd a match and bringing it in Contact with the contents of the bowl, a conflagration immediately ensued: burning with a blue flame for the soace of twentv-five or thirty seconds. Mr. IT. concludes his accouu: of this curious and interesting experiment in the following words:. The above experiment which resulted in a phenomenon thus brilliant, aftd which I had never noticed either by observation or in authors, was not only witnessed by myself, and the subject of it who sat mute, astounded and in breathless silence, but by several respectable gentlemen,together with a worthy and respected physician, my tutor, who were present and who in the subjoined certificate vouch for the authenticity of the fact I note submit to the public. Jacob C. Hanson. to the public. We the undersigned, residents of South 'Berwick, Me., do hereby certify that we were present and witnessed the experiment above described. Charlee Tuafton, Jonx G. Webster, John Kennabd. We cannot conclude our notice of this singular pltcnomcnon without urging on the votaries of intemperance a serious consideration of the truth which it developes. Can we wonder that while a liquid fire is thus traversing the whole system, and scorching the fiuost tissues of the human frame.that delicate sensibility should be lost? With a scorpion, like ale olio I, stinging the brain and firing the whole nervous system, need we he surprised that the unfortunate victim of this cursed poison ie frequently impelled to acts of madness and desperation. It would iiwl>v>/l if ,1m ft«IC U'lliph tK»U« ^viaugv iiiuwu it wuv in vo «*»»vi» v»w smoulder in the system, shculd never sting the miserable sufferer into deeds of tlie dorkest dye, and urge him forward in the madcning course of debauchery and blasphemy. We trust that this experiment will have the effect of waking up the philantliropist, and urging on the friends of temperance to wage an unceasing warfare with this overpowering and desolating evil, until the u bine flame" which has risen from the blood of a fellow being, light the repentant drunkard back to the path of temperance* and serve as a bea* con light to those who would avoid the horrible life and miserable end of the confirmed drunkard. From the Temperance Recorder. THE DRUNKARD'S PROGRESS.A FACT. 1^..S was the son of respectable ]>orents. His lather dying while he was voung, left in the hands of his guardian for his son, a handsome property, sufficient to support all his wants. He was apprenticed to a trade, aivl served faithfully, giving entire satisfaction to his employer, who dreaded to liave hiun leave, and made him an advantageous offer to enter into partnership with him. He accepted, and commenced business under the most fluttering prospects of success. Possessiig the confidence of his partner, the love and affection of his customers, no one's prospects for future usefulness were brighter than his. Business flourished. Money came as it were, like dew. He secured the good will o£h» companions.rose high in the estima. . ticn of all who kuew him.held responsible offices, rind was considered one of the first men w* the pfcice. By his perseverance aod industry > » a few years he acquired enough to retire from hid business and live at ease. He seemed to be satisfied with . this world's ttea$uroe,& looked forward with pleasure to the quiet retirement of domestic life,' wlien in the bosoin of his family lie could 3[>end his days in peace, free from the ^caros and, turmoiJS of business. But alas! how vain ami futile were Ins glorious an- ticipations of future bliss and enjoyment, when moving in the circle of his friends, a pattern of honesty, frugality and temperance, lie should hear his name spoken with plea- j sure by his associates and receive their approving benedictions. The destroyer came in the shape of the friendly treat. Fashion worked his ruin. It was the fashion of the day to pass the sparkling bowl around when friends met to talk over the news' and spend a few hours in each others society. Temperate at first, he slowly acquired the habit of frequent drinking, and was occasionally found suffering under too much spirits, lie little thought to what an cntl his course was leading,'.what fearful results, were soon to burst upon his vision! Remonstrance from his friends had no effect. His former standing in society,1>md the fall into which he was hastening, checked not, but rather accelerated his doom. Gambling lent its aid to complete his ruin. The company of the respectable wasjbrsaken 4\>r that of the vile and vicious.the pleasures of the domestic circle, for the companionship of those \v!k> revel in the lowest sinks, of pollution and folly.whose deeds love darkness rather than light, and who glory not in spreading abroad the benevolent principles of virtue, science, and religion, but only those of a coruptinsr, demoralizing and debasing influence. His possessions passed away, like the morning cloud, falling into the hands of the gambler and seller of Rum. His friends forsook him, and he held communion only with the workers of iniquity. From the resectable standing he once held in society, he fell to the lowest and most degraded, a curse to 'himself, and sorrow to his friends. His career of folly and madness at length came to an end. His property was gone; and Af, who could once boast of being in j>osscssion of thousands, now a tenant -of the poor house, a miserable victim to intemperance, thrown lor his subsistence upon the hand of charity, with a constitution worn down by the dissipations n i l oi mannoou. When I asked him wlwt had become of his companion in dissipation, his reply was, one is in the same condition with myself, in the poor house; another became a confirmed drunkard, and in a fit of intoxication, jumped from a window and was killed.. Another and another have died miserable victims of intemperance. Reader, this is not a fictitious narrative, but a true one. as told me by the individual above mentioned. IIow many thousand cases similar to this there are in our coun. try, we know not. Undoubtedly many of a similar nature have fallen under our own observation. This is not a solitary one. Would to Heaven it was,.that our ears were not -daily pained with die recital of sucli melancholy events^ and eyes sinkened with beholding them,.that we were not obliged to sec the immortal spirit of man so degraded and faHen ; that rational and accountable beings will suffer themselves to be enticed into the paths- of dissipation by the wily artifices of ihe Votaries of sonsual pleasure. Yet human nature is weak. We arc too willing to suffer our appetites to gain the ascendency over our better feeling, and lead us from the correct road of our moral obligations. That our country may be freed from the withering and bHghtning effects of intern- pcrrncc, it is necessary for all who love mankind and desire to sec them prosperous and happy, to aid in expelling tlus Arabian exile from-the land of the 4<Dra\eand the free." May all be willing to enlist in the crusade against crime and iniquity, who wish to see advance the glorious principles of mortal rectitude and right. Let us rest not, until we arc free from this annoying evil; this curse and scourge of nations and men. This cause appeals for support to every age and sex, for nil arc exposed to its destructive etlects. Let us strive to hasten on the long wished for day \then there shall bo no more drunkenness in the land, but all be enlisted uncter the wide spreading banner of temperance and her kindred virtues; and the reward we shall have for our labors, will be the consciousness of having done our duty to ourselves and those around us. G. S. AN INCIDENT. In an obscure village in the State of Vermont, there lived an aged man, friendless and without connexions, for he was one of the early settlers and came here alone. During the revolution he took up arms with the rebels and gave his nronertv for the benefit o M M * of the revolutionary army. lie endured all the privations which chartcterized that struggle for liberty, he signalized himself in several battles, and after the efforts of the friends of freedom were crowned with success, he retired to private life. He became very poor, and was compelled to earn his daily bread by working one day here and next there. His wife died; children he had none. In this state, alone in the world, divested of pro__ . j j:. r i .1.. [K.TIV, ageu anu limnu, a crcuuor suizou iue few little effects that he had, and committed his body to prison. Some of his acquaintances bailed him out to the " liberty of the yard." He remained within "the limits" twenty-seven years; sometimes working for one person, and sometimes for another, at such work as he could perform. Garden, ing in the summer, and doing chores in the winter, were his usual occupations. Finally he mode a bargain with tire village tavern keeper, and bound himself out during life,; for his board and clothes. He used to take care of horses, make ffres, <5cc. At this period of his life there was a conspicuous character travelling through the country, j receiving the congratulations and attention of all classes of our citizens. As he hasten- ed through our village, his fame went before j him, and the people turned out en masse to ' bid him a heart)- welcome. He arrived at the village where the " old soldier" lived and stopped over night in the same house. The old man knew him, and often tried to get access his apartments, but without success. The aristocracy of the place, the ruffled shirty the silk gowns, 'he little mas- tei and pretty mfescs," must first greet the [ stranger. However the old man made interest of one of his village acquaintances to reqttest an interview with the stranger. "Tell him," said he, "that Captain B. of the .. Regiment of Infantry, wislics to see hint at his leisure." The stranger was electrified. " What!" said he, "is he alive ? Where is he ?" at the same time leaving his rulllc shirt company, he went into the bar room in search of the "old soldier." He found him. " Is it possible," said the stranger, "that you are alive?" They embraced each otlu r, and were so affected that neither could give utterance to one syllable. The sjiectafors wondered, gazed, and were confounded. The best feelings of human nature gained the mastery of the whole assembly. At last, said the stranger to the " old soldier," conic with me. They retired to a room alone and conversed about bygone times ; about the battles they had fought mfft.thr.twnud the hardshiDs thev had encouu- ten d. Eacli gave a particular narration ot his iife since their separation, and that of the Old Soldier was heart rending to the illustrious stranger. He told him of his poverty, his troubles, and his incarceration in j>rison, his jH-esent means of subsistence, &c. "IIow much do you now owe?" said the stranger. " I have been on the limits ttceniy. seven yearsfor nineteen dollars. The costs and interest may now amount to one liundred." " Tl»cre are two one hundred dollar bills," said the stranger, " pay what thou owest. I shall leave a deposit in the Bank, where you can draw for two hundred dollars a year as long as you live." By this time the j>cople without were impatient and could not divine the cause of the privacy be. twcea the two heroes. They went out, took sonic refreshment; the stranger return, cd to his company, and the old soldier went to the lawyer's office and paid his debt. He then went into the tailor's and procured a suit of clothes. The next day the old soldier and the strangerdeparted together, leaving the people to conjecture the cause of the metamorphosis ofthe one and the strange conduct of the other. The old soldier, how- ever, returned to his native village in a fewweeks, and the pcopl j who before would scarcely sj>eak to him, unless it was for the purpose of telling him to get out of their way, were all glad to see him. He, nevertheless, pursued the even tenor of his way. That stranger was General LAFAYETTE. PHILADELPHIA BOOTS. JUST received one [case super Calf-skin BOOTS, of Philadelphia Manufacture. G. II. DUNLAP. Jam 20. 11.2 BOOK BINDING. r|THE subscribers have established themselves JL in the above lino of business in Cheraw, and ofFer their services to its citizens. G. BAZEXCOURT, & CO. Cheraw, S. C., Jan. 26. DISSOLUTION. TIIE co-partnership of Graham & McQueen in tho practice of Law, is dissolved. A. Graham may bo consulted at his office at Choraw, Jno. McQueen at BenncttsviUe. ALEX. GRAHAM, JNO. McQUEEN. Jan. 19, 183(j. A GOOD family Baroucha, which has been in use, but is in pood repair, with harness, for sale. Applv to R. II. CROCKETT. Doc< 3D) 1835. notice! I HEREBY cautiorl all persons, from driving, for any purnoso whatever, (particularly those who havo been m the habit of intruding,) in the Cane Pasture of the Estate of Col. 1*. Edwards. As I hava found some of iny stock wanting after such intrusion, is the occasion of this article. therefore in futuro it will be deemed a serious dffence, and the law rigidly enforced. ROBERT G. EDWARDS. Administrator. Jan. 2G. 11.3 doctor a. malloy, 1JAVING located in Cheraw, respectfully tenders ins proiessionai services 10 ine citizens of the town and its vicinity. His offico is next door to R. II. Crockett, & Co.. Front Street..Jan. 19, 1836. lOlf I*ETIT GULF COTTON SEED, Of Late Importations, JTST RECEIVED per steam boat Atalanta, and for sale by FELIX LONG. Jan; 19. lOtf CIRCCLAR. The Board of Trade of the City of Xcw York, respectfully address the following Circular to tho Merchants of the United States, who trade with this city: YOU are aware that on the night < rthc 16th of December last, on unprecedented Conflagration destroyed an important portion of our city between M all and Broad streets, embracing the Stores of many wealthy and enterprizing Merchants. Lest an apprehension should prevail that this loss may render our merchants unable to furnish the usual amount and variety of merchandize heretofore exhibited in this market, the Board of Trade have much satisfaction in giving tho assurance that the Merchants whoso stores were destroyed, have removed to othors, and are prepared from fresh importations to continue their business with uieir usual assorimcms. Tho Board of Trado thcrcforo deem it proper to give this public assurance that none ncee postpone their usual time of visiting the city, confident that they will find the market as well supplied as usual, and their correspondents equally able to supply their demands. HUGH AUCHIXCLOSS, President. Join* Ely, Recording Secretary. New York, Jan. 16, 1836. 11-G FOR SALK. A FIRST RATE JACK, fivo years old, of large sizo, and deep brown color. He will come wclf recommended. I wish to purchase one or two hundred bushels of Alvarado or Petit Gulph Cotton Soed. W. D. HAILY. Jan. 1?. lOtf 4LL persons indebted to the late firm of McKenzic &i Crockett, arc requested to come forward and settle the same, as I am desirous to close tho books. R. H. CROCKETT, Surviving partner January 12, 1836. l»tf FOR SALE OR RENT. THAT largo, now and commodious two story house on Kershaw street, next below the residence of Mr. VanXordcn. Also tho lot and house next to tho above. Terms of sale favorable ; and an absolute sale would be preferred to a lease. In tlic absence of the undersigned application o be made to Hubbard Pearson or to J. C. Coit. BEX: F. PEARSON. Nov. 17, 1835. CHERAW ACADEMY. i THE Trustees tako groat pleasure in announring to the public that Mr. and Mrs. Davis have arrived and taken charge of their respect, j s ive departments in this Institution. They bring with them testimonials of the highest char. I actor, lrorn Governor Everett, and other distin. guished individuals of Massachusetts. T1 Mr. Davis is a gentleman of extensive literary 7' attainments, has gained a high reputation as a teacher, and intends devoting his life to the busi- . ncss. He will quality young men for admission into the South Carolina, or any other College in thc^l nited States, or for entering upon the active oi duties of life without a College course. Mrs. Davis, who has charge of the Female _ Department (under the general superintendence of Mr. Davis) has for several years had the man- ' _ j agement ot a female school, in which she acquired I a high character both as a teacher and a discipli. J nariun. c< ' ! , ol Miss Harding who gave so great ana universal satisfaction last year, will continue one of the ai assistants. From tlio prosperous condition of w the school, other teachers will shortly bo em. P ployed. 01 Miss B.iktr who is well approved as a Teacher __ will continue to give lessons in Music. The Trustees liavo been so fortunate rs topfdcufc Mrs. Watson, late of Society Hill, to take f chargo of the boarding house for girls, than whom, no one is better qualified for the situation^, w For l>oard, bulging, washing, fuel, and jr candles, per quarter, $1.10. 00 Trim9 of luiiion prr quarter. For reading, writing, and spelling, 5. 00 The above, with English Grammar, arithmetic, and Geography, G. 00 The above, with the higher branches of 3 English, including Geography with the use of the Globes, History, ancient and modern, Grammar, Rhetoric, Composition, Natural, Moral, and Intellectual Philosophy, Chemistry, Botany, Mathcmatics, Drawing and Painting.the y latin and Greek languages, French, <. I.li fitwl Ttnli.m 10. 00 I JOIlf Ull\« A »»! Music, - 12.50 J, The whole charges payable quarterly in advance. The Trustees confidently recommend this institution to the public, as being equal to any irt tho State. THO. E. TOWE, 1 See. and Treasurer. Jan. IrtM. lltf NOTICE. THE subscriber, truly grateful for the lil>cral patronage ho has received during the past year, respectfully invites Ins friends and tho pub. iic generally, to call and examine his present stock of Goods, It consists of every article in tho Merchant Tailor's line of business. ILTHc also earnestly requests all indebted to him, cither by note or book account, to make payment as soon as possible, in order to enable him to meet his payments. L. S. DRAKE. Janutrv 5, 183G-. £tf FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS. GH. DUNLAP having purchased from Mf. Thos. B. Tildcn his stock of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, has re-commonced business at the store recently occupied by Mr. Tildcn, at the corner of Market and Front fetrects. His stock "" Annomhner nlmnct Avntrr 19 4ill aiiu V/UIJipiViVf Wlioiowiug u* uunvov v»wj article iA tlie l)ry Goods line, together with Shoes, BonncttB, &e. He invites his former customers, and also the customers of Mr. Tllden, to continue their patrortage. Jan. 12. -It NEW ESTABLISHMENT. Augustine shepherd has oponcd a | i House of Entertainment in tho new build. ( ing, recently fitted up, opposite the market, and ( is ready to accommodate Travellers and Boarders. He hopes by industry and unremitting attention to morit a share of public patronage. Chcraw, Jan. 12. 1936. .,9tf -'I " -jwTlCK. . i il-J0SErn BEERS having assigned to < ITm me nil his Real Estate, Stock in .Trade, r Books of Accounts, Bonds, Notes, Due Bills and Debts, due to hiin, for the bonofit, first of certain 1 creditors, secondly of all othcr6 his creditors who t shall accept of his assignment on or before t.ho ( first of April next and grant him a rclcaso. All c persohs so indebted to the said Jos. Beers aro re. t quested to make immediate payment to me, or my authorized attorney; and those of his creditors ^ whd accept of his assignment will notify sue 1 assent and forward the 6amc to ine at this placc f or Charleston, previous to tho abovo mentioned ! r date. , WM. A. CALDWELL, [ Jan. 12. Olf Assignee J. Brrrs. * D. B. McARN, I HAS the pleasure of stating to his friends and customers that he providentially succeeded in saving tho most of his goods frbm the lato destructive fire. IIo has taken a stand on Mar- ket street, one door east of Mooro's hotel. All who wish to purchase aro respectfully and cor. I1 dially invited to call and examine his stock. If! [ he has the ai tides to Dlease. he will not stand on . ; prices. Dec. 22, 1835: Gtf THE Undersigned take the liberty of inform- J ing their customers and the public general- If, thai they still continuo to keep at their old stand a general assortment of j Dry Goods, liats, Shoes, Groceries, Hollow ware ! Hardware and Cutler}', Waggon Boxes Blacksmith's Tools, Axes, Spades and Shovels, | Soap, Candles, Cheese flagging, Bale Rope and Twine with most other articles kept for sale in this market, all of which they will sell low for cash or country produce. We t;ike this opportunity of wishing all our b customers a happy new year; but particularly ^ those who may call soon and settle their accounts, c as they thcroby will make the new year pleasant . to us. J. & C. POWELL. N Che raw, Jan. 4, 1836. h SffiGWSP g8:J?6.tP ![ tr to r/iVCTiWTi v av iitrn / l<» t r nft%ir>v Il.to VV.lOl A.« I til V.* IIA.1 1/| AUri.lMIAti AP0UIV1 ( OP DRY GOODS, GROCERndS,GLASS A CROCKERY WARE a HARDWARE &, CUTLERY. s HIS stock comprises a very general assortment t< of goods under the above heads. His customers n may expect to get any and every thing as lorn* as £ the market will afford. Cash paid for Cotton, and Iil»eral advances made on cotton left to be shipped to New York n or Charleston. 0 A constant supply of COTTON YARN from t, the factory of Col. Williams near Society Hill. i. Expected daily, liaisons, Flour,Uulter, Cheese, and I'otatoes. j * |P' THE Subscril)cr is agent for Messrs. P. Rit- j si ter & Son, of New Haven, Stone Cutters,1 ? j who will fill orders for all descriptions of Grave Stones, and ornamental Monuments, of the best Stockbridge Marble. Drawings xnay be seen on J. application. Prices and credits will be made ac commodating. BROWN BRYAN. <5 POLICIES will be issued upon Buildings, Merchandise in Store, and on the river to and from Charleston and Georgetown; also on J< Cotton in store. Persons living in the country, and towns adjacent,by giving a description of their property, can have it insured against loss or damage by fire..Nov. 17, 1833. B. BRYAN, Agent at Chcraw, for Insu. Co. of Columbia, S. Nov. 17, 1833. Roskr's Pi:.v Knivks.Silver Pencil C.se®. .,» v. ... . ,v... v ; .. 1 jrimA uu^ y,.>i THK tkktH. Hy J. Loc, M. D. of Camden, 8. C. DR. LLL will return to Clirraw on the J I of Feb. and will remain a week or two. 2 i; will attend tlie usual operations in C iitistry: such as tins setting of natural j( nth, incorruptible and other artificial eeth; plugging with gold or other metal; Ltracting teeth and roots of teeth; irregu. " rities remedied, teeth cleaned, Arc. Rooms at Stinomctz's. Ladies waited < 1 at their residences. t Dec. 22. Ctf FOR SALE. rHE Subscriber, intending to remove during the coming year, from this part of the juntry, otters for sale, the house on the corner "Kershaw and Hugrr streets, recently finished, id at present occupied by himself, Possession ill be (riven on the first day of May next. More irticular information may l»e had hv inquiring f JOHN A. 1XGLIS. Chrrair, Drc. 15, 1^35. tf ITS^r 0-0 CDS. OE subserilwr informs his friends nnd the iublic that he is now receiving his fall and * ..L. maaJS Our* nf filler HUjjpiV ui (JUVUP, (.viirii-UH^ ui )n/ Goods, Groceries, Hard ware, Cutlery, Crockery ware, a general assortment of Powder, Bar Lead, Shot, Hats, Shoes, 4*^ fa- W ith a variety of other article*' which he will ell low for cash or country produce. MALCOM BUCHANAN. Nov. 17, 183o. irzvr GOODS. rHE subscriber is now opening his fall supply, comprising a heavy stock and well elected assortment of STAPLE ANI) FANCY DRY HOODS, Received by Mr. D. McNair's boat which arived on Thursday last. Ilis customers may cx< >cct great bargains. D; B. MCARN. Nov. 17 th, 183.1. -m mi HHD8 Sugar, JL WW 123 bags Coffee, 1(1 hllds Molasses, 10 brls N. O. do 20 brls Irish Potatoes, 50 kegs family leaf Lard, 2 Tierces Rice. 3 brls sperm Oil, 3 do Tanner's Oil, 3 linseed Oil, 25 kegs white Lead, 25 casks Cheese, TO brls northern FlOur, 50 brls Mackurel, No; 1, 3 and 3, 5 boxes sperm Candles, 5 do Soap, 5 chests Tea, 5 brls loaf and lunip Siifcar, 12 cases fashionable Iluts, 70 pieces Bagging, 100 coils Rope, 8,000 Bacon, 10 brls stone Linic, , 10 crates Jugs, Jars, and Churns. For sale by LACOSTE <k MCKAY. ('herair. Nor. 14, 1835. NOTICE. TIIE Subscriber takes this method of* nforming his customers in the State of South Carolina, whose accounts with him either pen, or closed by note, remained unpaid on he 1st December last, that his books and )apers have been so much injured by the ate firo. as to rondo* it hocrssnH- C<nr Kim to .olicit from those doing business with hun, i statement at as early a uay as possible, )f their respective accounts. lie furtlier tsk.s the favor of his friends, where more han one aire trading in the same place, to rahsmit their statements to him, under one rover l»y mail. He desires to avail himself >f this occasion to return his sincere thanks or the liberal patronage extended to him, luring the period he has been engaged in >usincss; and to assure his customers and riertds, that his means are ample and his ar- angcmcnts completed for continuing his msincss as usual. He is now opening a iill assortment of China, Glass, and Earth, nwarc, at No. 83, Water Street, two doors jelow his old stand. R. C. WETMORE, No. 8.1, Water Strrrt, near Old Slip. New York, Dec. 24, 1835. N. II. Attornies holding claims for colcction are requested to communicate the particulars of the business in their charge, ts soon as possible. R. C. W. 6 7 rhc attention of Mothers, of all Christian denominations, is respectfully requested to this Circular. To increase confidence in the Mother's Magazine, and to express their conviction of tlie great importance of the cause which it advocates, the un« dcrsigncd have given the following tcs* timonial to the public. CIRCULAR. AT iirrvit IvPTTTPvrp i< nr*l.nriuTrdfrod. iv Legislatures, Philosophers and Divines, j » be one of the principal causes which give haracter to nations, as well as to individuals. Vl)cn this truth is so clearly seen, both in listory and experience, it becomes every 'atriot, and every Christian, to manifest his pprobation of such measures as will enlightn and purify this controlling influence. In Ccotfdance with this sentiment, the underigned take great pleasure in recommending ) every Mother, in our beloved country, the tonthlv periodical entitled THE MOTH. JR'S "MAGAZINE. This publication, dited Uy Mrs. A. G. Whittelsoy, was comicnced two years since, and has not only btained an extensive circulation at home, ut is reprinted by two different presses in tlJ^lUHU. II IS 1U1J11SIH-U IU SUIISLIlinJIS, Ul ic low price of Olic Dollar a year, and is ublished by Rev. S. Whittelsv, 146 Nasiu.street New York. \mes Milnor,D.D., Rector of St. George's Church, New York. M. Mathews, D. D., Chancellor of the New 1 ork University. ) amuel H. Cox, D. D., Professor of Sacred Rhetoric and Pastoral Theology in the Theological Seminary at Auburn. ekathas Going, D. D., Secretary of the American Baptist Iloinc Missionary So- ciety. ev. John Breckenridge, Corresponding Secretary of the General Assembly's Board of Education. ev. Joseph Holdich, Pastor of the Wesleyan Chapel, New York. \".m v-.j- l')f. "».? ;i'a'i" ' . " --- .ev. a CHERAW LIUHT INFANTRY. A N Election for 5 Sergeants and 5 Ccrporalr im. for this company will be held on Seju^Uy Oth February next at 7 o'clock P. M. \t the -ouncil chamber in thia town. Lieut*, Phelan i nd Lone and Ensign Davi* will conduct th» c- -J* iction. J. MALLOY, . :>% Copt. C. L. I. « Chcraw, Jan. 19, 1836. 10 4t \ . JW. BLAKENEY, having located in Clio. raw, will attend to the practice of Law in he Northern Circuit. Nov. 17th, 1833. tf CAREY'S LIBRARY C»01CE LITERATURE. this work was about commencing,, w W the Proprietors, in their Original Proa, pectus, stated, that their facilities wero very great , tor conducting a publication of the kind. Thw selection* already have given great ta'isfaction. "Thc *?£ °l hirJa*®l* Mackintosh," "Kin. f caitTs Rifle Brigade " Characteristics of Hindostau," are worka that at th« Mm« tima im interesting and instructive. 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Experiment en a Drunkard.We find in the Bangor Commercial Ad*vertiser the following remarkable account

of an experiment on a drunkard, perform**]by a medical student at South Berwick.The fact which it describes is a remarkableone, and is apparently well authenticated,

fc. It is worthy the attention ofthe physiologist,and must strike terror to the drunkard, it heis susceptible of any feeling. * [Landmark.]

Ig.nition of 11cman Blood. We observein the Morning Star, an interesting expCrimentwhich was performed by Jacob C.J lanson, a medical student ofSouth Berwick,Me., v>n the blood of a Common drunkard,who was a resident of that village in Augustlast. The circumstances were briefly these..Mr. Hanson had some time previous to hisIrving the experiment, read in some of thephysiological authors that on the dissectionof the cerebrine of a defunct drunkard, a

fluid was discovered in its frontal sinus,which on being extracted and ignite*! bv theanatomist, burned with a bllie flame, r romt lis circumstance* Mr. II. was induced todraw the conclusion, iba durii g a protractedAt ofintoxication, the blood must bo stronglyimpregnated with alcohol, and a favorableopportunity soon occurred for testing thetruth of his conjecture. An habitual andconfirmed drunkard, came staggering intothe office of the physician with whom Mr.11, was a student. This object of pity anddisgust was inhaling an oder mote resemblingalcohol than the breath of a humanbeing. His eye was inflamed and flushed,and his whole system had been saturatedwith rum for a fortnight without cessation;during the time he had taken little food huthad swallowed tito gallons of Rum, in thecourse of the previous five days. Mr. II.remarked that there was some danger of hisperishing by spontaneous combustion, andobserved to hirn that he might derive considerablelienefit from being bled, giving it as

his opinion that the blood was much encumberedwith alcohol, and that he could igniteit, or ir. the words which he used to tin?.drunkard, " set it on fire.''

This last remark was followed by a requestfrom the drunkard that he should bebled, which was performed without delay.From the odor which was perceptible to allpresent the moment the fluid followed thelancet, it was evident that it consisted of amixture of blood and alcohol. This was

fully confirmed by the epxerimcnt which followed.A pint bowl filled with this fluid washanded to one of the spectators who igliitcda match and bringing it in Contact with thecontents of the bowl, a conflagration immediatelyensued: burning with a blue flamefor the soace oftwentv-five or thirty seconds.Mr. IT. concludes his accouu: of this curiousand interesting experiment in the followingwords:.The above experiment which resulted in

a phenomenon thus brilliant, aftd which I hadnever noticed either by observation or inauthors, was not only witnessed by myself,and the subject of it who sat mute, astoundedand in breathless silence, but by severalrespectable gentlemen,together with a worthyand respected physician, my tutor, who were

present and who in the subjoined certificatevouch for the authenticity of the fact I notesubmit to the public.

Jacob C. Hanson.to the public.

We the undersigned, residents of South'Berwick, Me., do hereby certify that we were

present and witnessed the experiment abovedescribed.

Charlee Tuafton,Jonx G. Webster,John Kennabd.

We cannot conclude our notice of thissingular pltcnomcnon without urging on thevotaries of intemperance a serious considerationof the truth which it developes. Canwe wonder that while a liquid fire is thustraversing the whole system, and scorchingthe fiuost tissues of the human frame.thatdelicate sensibility should be lost? With a

scorpion, like aleolio I, stinging the brain andfiring the whole nervous system, need we

he surprised that the unfortunate victim ofthis cursed poison ie frequently impelled toacts of madness and desperation. It would

iiwl>v>/l if ,1m ft«IC U'lliph tK»U«^viaugv iiiuwu it wuv in vo «*»»vi» v»w

smoulder in the system, shculd never stingthe miserable sufferer into deeds of tlie dorkestdye, and urge him forward in the madcningcourse of debauchery and blasphemy.We trust that this experiment will have theeffect of waking up the philantliropist, andurging on the friends of temperance to wagean unceasing warfare with this overpoweringand desolating evil, until the u bine flame"which has risen from the blood of a fellowbeing, light the repentant drunkard back tothe path of temperance* and serve as a bea*con light to those who would avoid the horriblelife and miserable end of the confirmeddrunkard.

From the Temperance Recorder.

THE DRUNKARD'S PROGRESS.A FACT.

1^..S was the son of respectable]>orents. His lather dying while he was

voung, left in the hands of his guardian forhis son, a handsome property, sufficient tosupport all his wants. He was apprenticedto a trade, aivl served faithfully, givingentire satisfaction to his employer, whodreaded to liave hiun leave, and made himan advantageous offer to enter into partnershipwith him. He accepted, and commencedbusiness under the most flutteringprospects of success. Possessiig the confidenceof his partner, the love and affectionof his customers, no one's prospects forfuture usefulness were brighter than his.Business flourished. Money came as itwere, like dew. He secured the good willo£h» companions.rose high in the estima.

. ticn of all who kuew him.held responsibleoffices, rind was considered one of the firstmen w* the pfcice. By his perseveranceaod industry > » a few years he acquiredenough to retire from hid business and liveat ease. He seemed to be satisfied with

. this world's ttea$uroe,& looked forward withpleasure to the quiet retirement of domesticlife,' wlien in the bosoin of his family liecould 3[>end his days in peace, free from the^caros and, turmoiJS of business. But alas!

how vain ami futile were Ins glorious an-

ticipations of future bliss and enjoyment,when moving in the circle of his friends, apattern ofhonesty, frugality and temperance,lie should hear his name spoken with plea- jsure by his associates and receive their approvingbenedictions.The destroyer came in the shape of the

friendly treat. Fashion worked his ruin.It was the fashion of the day to pass thesparkling bowl around when friends metto talk over the news' and spend a fewhours in each others society. Temperateat first, he slowly acquired the habit offrequentdrinking, and was occasionally foundsuffering under too much spirits, lie littlethought to what an cntl his course was

leading,'.what fearful results, were soon

to burst upon his vision! Remonstrancefrom his friends had no effect. His formerstanding in society,1>md the fall into whichhe was hastening, checked not, but ratheraccelerated his doom. Gambling lent itsaid to complete his ruin. The companyofthe respectable wasjbrsaken 4\>r that ofthe vile and vicious.the pleasures of thedomestic circle, for the companionship ofthose \v!k> revel in the lowest sinks, ofpollution and folly.whose deeds love darknessrather than light, and who glory not inspreading abroad the benevolent principles ofvirtue, science, and religion, but only thoseof a coruptinsr, demoralizing and debasinginfluence. His possessions passed away,like the morning cloud, falling into thehands of the gambler and seller of Rum.His friends forsook him, and he held communiononly with the workers of iniquity.From the resectable standing he once heldin society, he fell to the lowest and most degraded,a curse to 'himself, and sorrow tohis friends. His career of folly and madnessat length came to an end. His propertywas gone; and Af, who could once

boast of being in j>osscssion of thousands,now a tenant -of the poor house, a miserablevictim to intemperance, thrown lor his subsistenceupon the hand of charity, with a

constitution worn down by the dissipationsn i l

oi mannoou.

When I asked him wlwt had become ofhis companion in dissipation, his reply was,one is in the same condition with myself, inthe poor house; another became a confirmeddrunkard, and in a fit of intoxication,jumped from a window and was killed..Another and another have died miserablevictims of intemperance.

Reader, this is not a fictitious narrative,but a true one. as told me by the individualabove mentioned. IIow many thousandcases similar to this there are in our coun.

try, we know not. Undoubtedly many ofa similar nature have fallen under our ownobservation. This is not a solitary one.Would to Heaven it was,.that our earswere not -daily pained with die recital ofsucli melancholy events^ and eyes sinkenedwith beholding them,.that we were not obligedto sec the immortal spirit of man so

degraded and faHen ; that rational and accountablebeings will suffer themselves tobe enticed into the paths- of dissipation bythe wily artifices of ihe Votaries of sonsualpleasure. Yet human nature is weak. Wearc too willing to suffer our appetites to gainthe ascendency over our better feeling, andlead us from the correct road of our moralobligations.

That our country may be freed from thewithering and bHghtning effects of intern-pcrrncc, it is necessary for all who lovemankind and desire to sec them prosperousand happy, to aid in expelling tlus Arabianexile from-the land of the 4<Dra\eand thefree." May all be willing to enlist in thecrusade against crime and iniquity, whowish to see advance the glorious principlesof mortal rectitude and right. Let us restnot, until we arc free from this annoyingevil; this curse and scourge of nations andmen. This cause appeals for support toevery age and sex, for nil arc exposed to itsdestructive etlects. Let us strive to hastenon the long wished for day \then there shallbo no more drunkenness in the land, but allbe enlisted uncter the wide spreading bannerof temperance and her kindred virtues; andthe reward we shall have for our labors,will be the consciousness of having doneour duty to ourselves and those around us.

G. S.

AN INCIDENT.In an obscure village in the State of Vermont,there lived an aged man, friendless

and without connexions, for he was one ofthe early settlers and came here alone. Duringthe revolution he took up arms with therebels and gave his nronertv for the benefit

o M M *

of the revolutionary army. lie endured allthe privations which chartcterized that strugglefor liberty, he signalized himself in severalbattles, and after the efforts ofthe friendsof freedom were crowned with success, heretired to private life. He became very poor,and was compelled to earn his daily breadby working one day here and next there.His wife died; children he had none. Inthis state, alone in the world, divested of pro__. j j:. r i .1..

[K.TIV, ageu anu limnu, a crcuuor suizou iue

few little effects that he had, and committedhis body to prison. Some of his acquaintancesbailed him out to the " liberty of theyard." He remained within "the limits"twenty-seven years; sometimes working forone person, and sometimes for another, atsuch work as he could perform. Garden,ing in the summer, and doing chores in thewinter, were his usual occupations. Finallyhe mode a bargain with tire village tavernkeeper, and bound himself out during life,;for his board and clothes. He used to takecare of horses, make ffres, <5cc. At thisperiod of his life there was a conspicuouscharacter travelling through the country, jreceiving the congratulations and attentionof all classes of our citizens. As he hasten-ed through our village, his fame went before jhim, and the people turned out en masse to '

bid him a heart)- welcome. He arrived atthe village where the " old soldier" lived andstopped over night in the same house.The old man knew him, and often tried

to get access his apartments, but withoutsuccess. The aristocracy of the place, theruffled shirty the silk gowns, 'he little mas-tei and pretty mfescs," must first greet the [

stranger. However the old man made interestof one of his village acquaintances to

reqttest an interview with the stranger."Tell him," said he, "that Captain B. ofthe .. Regiment of Infantry, wislics to

see hint at his leisure." The stranger waselectrified. " What!" said he, "is he alive ?Where is he ?" at the same time leaving hisrulllc shirt company, he went into the barroom in search of the "old soldier." Hefound him. " Is it possible," said the stranger,

"that you are alive?" They embracedeach otlu r, and were so affected thatneither could give utterance to one syllable.The sjiectafors wondered, gazed, and were

confounded. The best feelings of humannature gained the mastery of the whole assembly.At last, said the stranger to the" old soldier," conic with me. They retiredto a room alone and conversed about bygonetimes ; about the battles they had foughtmfft.thr.twnud the hardshiDs thev had encouu-

ten d. Eacli gave a particular narration ot

his iife since their separation, and that oftheOld Soldier was heart rending to the illustriousstranger. He told him ofhis poverty,his troubles, and his incarceration in j>rison,his jH-esent means of subsistence, &c."IIow much do you now owe?" said thestranger. " I have been on the limits ttceniy.seven yearsfor nineteen dollars. The costs

and interest may now amount to one liundred."" Tl»cre are two one hundred dollarbills," said the stranger, " pay what thouowest. I shall leave a deposit in theBank, whereyou can draw for two hundreddollars a year as long as you live." By thistime the j>cople without were impatient andcould not divine the cause of the privacy be.twcea the two heroes. They went out,took sonic refreshment; the strangerreturn,cd to his company, and the old soldier wentto the lawyer's office and paid his debt. Hethen went into the tailor's and procured a

suit of clothes. The next day the old soldierand the strangerdeparted together, leavingthe people to conjecture the cause ofthe metamorphosis ofthe one and the strangeconduct of the other. The old soldier, how-ever, returned to his native village in a fewweeks,and the pcopl j who before wouldscarcely sj>eak to him, unless it was for thepurpose oftelling him to get out oftheir way,were all glad to see him. He, nevertheless,pursued the even tenor of his way. Thatstranger was General LAFAYETTE.

PHILADELPHIA BOOTS.

JUST received one [case super Calf-skinBOOTS, of Philadelphia Manufacture.

G. II. DUNLAP.Jam 20. 11.2

BOOK BINDING.r|THE subscribers have established themselvesJL in the above lino of business in Cheraw,and ofFer their services to its citizens.

G. BAZEXCOURT, & CO.Cheraw, S. C., Jan. 26.

DISSOLUTION.TIIE co-partnership of Graham & McQueen

in tho practice of Law, is dissolved. A.Graham may bo consulted at his office at Choraw,Jno. McQueen at BenncttsviUe.

ALEX. GRAHAM,JNO. McQUEEN.

Jan. 19, 183(j.

A GOOD family Baroucha, which has beenin use, but is in pood repair, with harness,

for sale. Applv toR. II. CROCKETT.

Doc< 3D) 1835.

notice!I HEREBY cautiorl all persons, from driving,

for any purnoso whatever, (particularly thosewho havo been m the habit of intruding,) in theCane Pasture of the Estate of Col. 1*. Edwards.As I hava found some of iny stock wanting aftersuch intrusion, is the occasion of this article.therefore in futuro it will be deemed a serious dffence,and the law rigidly enforced.

ROBERT G. EDWARDS.Administrator.

Jan. 2G. 11.3

doctor a. malloy,1JAVING located in Cheraw, respectfully

tenders ins proiessionai services 10 ine

citizens of the town and its vicinity. His officois next door to R. II. Crockett, & Co.. FrontStreet..Jan. 19, 1836. lOlf

I*ETIT GULF COTTON SEED,Of Late Importations,

JTST RECEIVED per steam boat Atalanta,and for sale by

FELIX LONG.Jan; 19. lOtf

CIRCCLAR.The Board of Trade of the City of Xcw York,

respectfully address the following Circular totho Merchants of the United States, who tradewith this city:YOU are aware that on the night < rthc 16th

of December last, on unprecedented Conflagrationdestroyed an important portion of our citybetween M all and Broad streets, embracing theStores of many wealthy and enterprizing Merchants.

Lest an apprehension should prevail that thisloss may render our merchants unable to furnishthe usual amount and variety ofmerchandize heretoforeexhibited in this market, the Board ofTradehave much satisfaction in giving tho assurancethat the Merchants whoso stores were destroyed,have removed to othors, and are prepared fromfresh importations to continue their business withuieir usual assorimcms.

Tho Board of Trado thcrcforo deem it properto give this public assurance that none ncee postponetheir usual time of visiting the city, confidentthat they will find the market as well suppliedas usual, and their correspondents equally able tosupply their demands.

HUGH AUCHIXCLOSS, President.Join* Ely, Recording Secretary.

New York, Jan. 16, 1836. 11-GFOR SALK.

A FIRST RATE JACK, fivo years old, oflarge sizo, and deep brown color. He will

come wclf recommended.I wish to purchase one or two hundred bushels

of Alvarado or Petit Gulph Cotton Soed.W. D. HAILY.

Jan. 1?. lOtf

4LL persons indebted to the late firm of McKenzic&i Crockett, arc requested to comeforward and settle the same, as I am desirous toclose tho books.

R. H. CROCKETT, Surviving partnerJanuary 12, 1836. l»tf

FOR SALE OR RENT.

THAT largo, now and commodious two storyhouse on Kershaw street, next below theresidence of Mr. VanXordcn. Also tho lot andhouse next to tho above. Terms of sale favorable; and an absolute sale would be preferred to alease.In tlic absence of the undersigned application

o be made to Hubbard Pearson or to J. C. Coit.BEX: F. PEARSON.

Nov. 17, 1835.

CHERAW ACADEMY. i

THE Trustees tako groat pleasure in announringto the public that Mr. and Mrs. Davishave arrived and taken charge of their respect, j s

ive departments in this Institution. They bringwith them testimonials of the highest char. Iactor, lrorn Governor Everett, and other distin.

guished individuals of Massachusetts. T1Mr. Davis is a gentleman of extensive literary 7'

attainments, has gained a high reputation as a

teacher, and intends devoting his life to the busi- .

ncss. He will quality young men for admissioninto the South Carolina, or any other College in

thc^l nited States, or for entering upon the active oi

duties of life without a College course.Mrs. Davis, who has charge of the Female

_

Department (under the general superintendenceof Mr. Davis) has for several years had the man- '

_

j agement ot a female school, in which she acquiredI a high character both as a teacher and a discipli. J

nariun.c<

' ! , olMiss Harding who gave so great ana universal

satisfaction last year, will continue one of the ai

assistants. From tlio prosperous condition of w

the school, other teachers will shortly bo em. P

ployed.01

Miss B.iktr who is well approved as a Teacher__

will continue to give lessons in Music.The Trustees liavo been so fortunate rs topfdcufcMrs. Watson, late of Society Hill, to take f

chargo ofthe boarding house for girls, than whom,no one is better qualified for the situation^, w

For l>oard, bulging, washing, fuel, and jrcandles, per quarter, $1.10. 00

Trim9 of luiiion prr quarter.For reading, writing, and spelling, 5. 00The above, with English Grammar, arithmetic,and Geography, G. 00The above, with the higher branches of 3

English, including Geography with theuse of the Globes, History, ancient andmodern, Grammar, Rhetoric, Composition,Natural, Moral, and IntellectualPhilosophy, Chemistry, Botany, Mathcmatics,Drawing and Painting.the ylatin and Greek languages, French,<. I.li fitwl Ttnli.m 10. 00

I JOIlf Ull\« A »»!

Music, - 12.50 J,The whole charges payable quarterly in advance.The Trustees confidently recommend this institutionto the public, as being equal to any irt

tho State. THO. E. TOWE, 1See. and Treasurer.

Jan. IrtM. lltf

NOTICE.THE subscriber, truly grateful for the lil>cral

patronage ho has received during the pastyear, respectfully invites Ins friends and tho pub.iic generally, to call and examine his present stockof Goods, It consists ofevery article in tho MerchantTailor's line of business.ILTHc also earnestly requests all indebted to

him, cither by note or book account, to makepayment as soon as possible, in order to enablehim to meet his payments.

L. S. DRAKE.Janutrv 5, 183G-. £tf

FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS.

GH. DUNLAP having purchased from Mf.Thos. B. Tildcn his stock of Fancy and

Staple Dry Goods, has re-commonced business atthe store recently occupied by Mr. Tildcn, at thecorner of Market and Front fetrects. His stock

"" Annomhner nlmnct Avntrr19 4ill aiiu V/UIJipiViVf Wlioiowiug u* uunvov v»wjarticle iA tlie l)ry Goods line, together withShoes, BonncttB, &e.He invites his former customers, and also the

customers of Mr. Tllden, to continue their patrortage.Jan. 12. -It

NEW ESTABLISHMENT.

Augustine shepherd has oponcd a | iHouse of Entertainment in tho new build. (

ing, recently fitted up, opposite the market, and (is ready to accommodate Travellers and Boarders.He hopes by industry and unremitting attentionto morit a share of public patronage.

Chcraw, Jan. 12. 1936. .,9tf -'I" -jwTlCK. . i

il-J0SErn BEERS having assigned to <ITm me nil his Real Estate, Stock in .Trade, r

Books of Accounts, Bonds, Notes, Due Bills andDebts, due to hiin, for the bonofit, first of certain 1

creditors, secondly of all othcr6 his creditors who tshall accept of his assignment on or before t.ho (first of April next and grant him a rclcaso. All cpersohs so indebted to the said Jos. Beers aro re. t

quested to make immediate payment to me, or myauthorized attorney; and those of his creditors ^whd accept of his assignment will notify sue 1assent and forward the 6amc to ine at this placc for Charleston, previous to tho abovo mentioned !

rdate. ,

WM. A. CALDWELL, [Jan. 12. Olf Assignee J. Brrrs. *

D. B. McARN, I

HAS the pleasure ofstating to his friends andcustomers that he providentially succeeded

in saving tho most of his goods frbm the latodestructive fire. IIo has taken a stand on Mar-ket street, one door east of Mooro's hotel. Allwho wish to purchase aro respectfully and cor. I1dially invited to call and examine his stock. If! [he has the ai tides to Dlease. he will not stand on .

; prices.Dec. 22, 1835: Gtf

THE Undersigned take the liberty of inform- Jing their customers and the public general-

If, thai they still continuo to keep at their oldstand a general assortment of

j Dry Goods, liats, Shoes, Groceries, Hollow ware !Hardware and Cutler}', Waggon BoxesBlacksmith's Tools, Axes, Spades and Shovels,

| Soap, Candles, Cheeseflagging, Bale Rope and Twinewith most other articles kept for sale in thismarket, all of which they will sell low for cashor country produce.We t;ike this opportunity of wishing all our b

customers a happy new year; but particularly ^those who may call soon and settle their accounts, cas they thcroby will make the new year pleasant .

to us. J. & C. POWELL. NCheraw, Jan. 4, 1836. h

SffiGWSP g8:J?6.tP ![tr to r/iVCTiWTi v av iitrn / l<» t r nft%ir>vIl.to VV.lOl A.« I til V.* IIA.1 1/| AUri.lMIAti AP0UIV1(

OP DRY GOODS, J®GROCERndS,GLASS ACROCKERY WARE a

HARDWARE &, CUTLERY. s

HIS stock comprises a very general assortment t<of goods under the above heads. His customers nmay expect to get any and every thing as lorn* as £the market will afford.Cash paid for Cotton, and Iil»eral advances

made on cotton left to be shipped to New York nor Charleston. 0A constant supply ofCOTTON YARN from t,

the factory of Col. Williams near Society Hill. i.Expected daily, liaisons, Flour,Uulter, Cheese,

and I'otatoes. j *

|P'THE Subscril)cr is agent for Messrs. P. Rit- j si

ter & Son, of New Haven, Stone Cutters,1 ?

j who will fill orders for all descriptions of GraveStones, and ornamental Monuments, of the bestStockbridge Marble. Drawings xnay be seen on J.application. Prices and credits will be made ac

commodating. BROWN BRYAN. <5

POLICIES will be issued upon Buildings,Merchandise in Store, and on the river to

and from Charleston and Georgetown; also on J<Cotton in store. Persons living in the country,and towns adjacent,by giving a description oftheirproperty, can have it insured against loss or damageby fire..Nov. 17, 1833.

B. BRYAN, Agent at Chcraw, forInsu. Co. of Columbia, S.

Nov. 17, 1833.

Roskr's Pi:.v Knivks.Silver Pencil C.se®..,» v. ... . ,v... v ; .. 1

jrimAuu^ y,.>i THK tkktH.Hy J. Loc, M. D. of Camden, 8. C.

DR. LLL will return to Clirraw on the J

I of Feb. and will remain a week or two. 2i; will attend tlie usual operations in C

iitistry: such as tins setting of natural j(nth, incorruptible and other artificialeeth; plugging with gold or other metal;Ltracting teeth and roots of teeth; irregu. "

rities remedied, teeth cleaned, Arc.Rooms at Stinomctz's. Ladies waited <

1 at their residences. t

Dec. 22. Ctf

FOR SALE.

rHE Subscriber, intending to remove duringthe coming year, from this part of the

juntry, otters for sale, the house on the corner"Kershaw and Hugrr streets, recently finished,id at present occupied by himself, Possessionill be (riven on the first day of May next. Moreirticular information may l»e had hv inquiring

f JOHN A. 1XGLIS.Chrrair, Drc. 15, 1^35. tf

ITS^r 0-0CDS.OE subserilwr informs his friends nnd the

iublic that he is now receiving his fall and* ..L. maaJS Our* nf

filler HUjjpiV ui (JUVUP, (.viirii-UH^ ui

)n/ Goods, Groceries, Hard ware, Cutlery,Crockery ware, a general assortment of

Powder, Bar Lead, Shot, Hats,Shoes, 4*^ fa-

W ith a variety ofother article*' which he willell low for cash or country produce.

MALCOM BUCHANAN.Nov. 17, 183o.

irzvr GOODS.

rHE subscriber is now opening his fall supply,comprising a heavy stock and wellelected assortment ofSTAPLE ANI) FANCY DRY HOODS,Received by Mr. D. McNair's boat which arivedon Thursday last. Ilis customers may cx<

>cct great bargains.D; B. MCARN.

Nov. 17 th, 183.1.

-m mi HHD8 Sugar,JLWW 123 bags Coffee,

1(1 hllds Molasses,10 brls N. O. do20 brls Irish Potatoes,50 kegs family leaf Lard,2 Tierces Rice.3 brls sperm Oil,3 do Tanner's Oil,3 linseed Oil,25 kegs white Lead,25 casks Cheese,TO brls northern FlOur,50 brls Mackurel, No; 1, 3 and 3,5 boxes sperm Candles,5 do Soap,5 chests Tea,5 brls loaf and lunip Siifcar,12 cases fashionable Iluts,70 pieces Bagging,100 coils Rope,

8,000 Bacon,10 brls stone Linic,

,10 crates Jugs, Jars, and Churns.

For sale by LACOSTE <k MCKAY.('herair. Nor. 14, 1835.

NOTICE.TIIE Subscriber takes this method of*

nforming his customers in the State ofSouthCarolina, whose accounts with him eitherpen, or closed by note, remained unpaid onhe 1st December last, that his books and)apers have been so much injured by theate firo. as to rondo* it hocrssnH- C<nr Kim to.olicit from those doing business with hun,i statement at as early a uay as possible,)f their respective accounts. lie furtliertsk.s the favor of his friends, where morehan one aire trading in the same place, torahsmit their statements to him, under onerover l»y mail. He desires to avail himself>f this occasion to return his sincere thanksor the liberal patronage extended to him,luring the period he has been engaged in>usincss; and to assure his customers andriertds, that his means are ample and his ar-

angcmcnts completed for continuing hismsincss as usual. He is now opening a

iill assortment of China, Glass, and Earth,nwarc, at No. 83, Water Street, two doorsjelow his old stand.

R. C. WETMORE,No. 8.1, Water Strrrt, near Old Slip.

New York, Dec. 24, 1835.N. II. Attornies holding claims for colcctionare requested to communicate the

particulars of the business in their charge,ts soon as possible. R. C. W.

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rhc attention of Mothers, of all Christiandenominations, is respectfully requested tothis Circular. To increase confidence inthe Mother's Magazine, and to expresstheir conviction of tlie great importanceof the cause which it advocates, the un«

dcrsigncd have given the following tcs*timonial to the public.

CIRCULAR.AT iirrvit IvPTTTPvrp i< nr*l.nriuTrdfrod.

iv Legislatures, Philosophers and Divines, j» be one of the principal causes which giveharacter to nations, as well as to individuals.Vl)cn this truth is so clearly seen, both inlistory and experience, it becomes every'atriot, and every Christian, to manifest hispprobation ofsuch measuresas will enlightnand purify this controlling influence. InCcotfdance with this sentiment, the underignedtake great pleasure in recommending) every Mother, in our beloved country, thetonthlv periodical entitled THE MOTH.JR'S "MAGAZINE. This publication,dited Uy Mrs. A. G. Whittelsoy, was comicncedtwo years since, and has not onlybtained an extensive circulation at home,ut is reprinted by two different presses intlJ^lUHU. II IS 1U1J11SIH-U IU SUIISLIlinJIS, Ul

ic low price of Olic Dollar a year, and isublished by Rev. S. Whittelsv, 146 Nasiu.streetNew York.\mes Milnor,D.D., Rector of St. George'sChurch, New York.M. Mathews, D. D., Chancellor of theNew 1 ork University. )amuel H. Cox, D. D., Professor of SacredRhetoric and Pastoral Theology inthe Theological Seminary at Auburn.ekathas Going, D. D., Secretary of theAmerican Baptist Iloinc Missionary So-ciety.ev. John Breckenridge, CorrespondingSecretary of the General Assembly'sBoard of Education.ev. Joseph Holdich, Pastor of the WesleyanChapel, New York.\".m v-.j- l')f. "».? ;i'a'i"

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CHERAW LIUHT INFANTRY.A N Election for 5 Sergeants and 5 Ccrporalrim. for this company will be held on Seju^UyOth February next at 7 o'clock P. M. \t the-ouncil chamber in thia town. Lieut*, Phelan ind Lone and Ensign Davi* will conduct th» c- -J*iction. J. MALLOY, . :>%

Copt. C. L. I. «Chcraw, Jan. 19, 1836. 10 4t \.

JW. BLAKENEY, having located in Clio.raw, will attend to the practice of Law in

he Northern Circuit.Nov. 17th, 1833. tf

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THE SILK CULTURIST.

THE Executive Committee ofthe Hartford'County Silk Society, have commenced a

monthly publication, called the Silk Cultitriatand Farmeft Manual.The object ofthe publication is to disseminate

a thorough knowledge of the cultivation of theMulberry Tree, in all its varieties.the rearing ofSilk Worms.the production ofCoeoooe, end thereeling of Silk, in the most approved method.The importance of this knowledge will appearfrom the fact that the nett profits ofland devoted. .t_- .i. p cut.lO UIC Ciiuurj ui ciiif uuauir, u uw

that derived from any crop which can be put up.on it. It is al«o a fact, that every farmer canraise several hundred dollars worth of silk, with,out interfering tvith his ordinary agriculturaloperations. But in order to avail himselfofOris fffacility to gain competency and wealth, whichour soil and climate have given him, hemow passcsshimself of information on the subject.forwithout it his attempts will be fnritfese. It is,therefore, the object of the Committee to diffusathu information as extensively as possible, end ^at the cheapest rate, Tne publication will eon.tain a complete manual or directory from sowingthe soed to reeling the Silk, together with suchfacts and experiments, as will enable farmers toraise Silk, and prepare it for market, without for.ther knowledge or assistance. It will also con.tain interesting matter on agricultural subjects ingeneral;TER)i?.-=sThc Culturist will be published inmonthly numbers ofEight Quarto Pages, at FiftyCents a year. No subscription will be received

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year. 1Subscriptions roceived by F. G. Comstocb, *1

Secretary, Hartford, Conn., to whom also com- ||muntcations may be addressed, which ifpost paid; * 9 Iwill be attended to. ISTEditor* who will copy the above, shall re- 'A

ceive the publication for one year.Hartford, April, 1836.

: : :i 7S3 SXI.S ILUStXIAZ,, '

- £Sinclair <fe Moore and Robert Sinclair,

Jr., proprietors ofthe Farmer and Gardener, *Baltimore, announce to the public that they %have just published a complete Manual oftheMulberry and Silk Culture, compiled by theeditor of said paper, from the most approvedworks upon the subject. It will contain.1. a brief historical view of the silk business.indirections for rowing the Mulberry seed,nurturing the Mulberry plant, transptoatiBgit into hedges, or standard orchards, and thesubsequent management thereof.3. themode of preserving and hatching the silk, jfworm eggs; the manner of rearing and ftfeeding the worms, the mode of airing the W %laboratories, and the prevention and treat,ment of their several diseases.4. the man* v* j

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Index, made so easy that any thmgreauired w

can be found without difficulty. ft fine it Jwill comprise every thing that-a fiirmer who Jdesires to enter into the culture need know. iflOrders for tbe-above work will be received, '3J

post paid, for any number of copies, by Icither the editor or proprietors. As the jjjnumber of copies in pamphlet form will bo 1limited, and numerous orders have already 1been received, persons wishing to secure asupplywill do well to make early application. J

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