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Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-06-11
7uscaioosd, June II. 2am1D11
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 Selma, diaJama enfitied Me
Soutberm argms.

FIN commencing the publication of the Sou- N Mern .frgus the Editors deem it unneces- sary to desci,nt largely on the political course they intend pursuing, or make extraordinary profo ssions of patriotism and dcvotion to the public interest.-lt may nct, however, be inn proper to add-that rcposng due conhdenc, in the present Administration of the General Government-and believing that the stability of cur Republican Institutions depends much on its continuance for another constitutional term, we shall undeavor, by all laudable means, to promote the reelection If ANDREW JACKSON to that staticn he has filled with SC much hcncr to himself and benefit to the na- tion.
 We lock to the extinguishmcnt of the Ma tional Debt, as that favored pericd when equi- ty suggests the propritty of a reduction of our impost duties to level corresponding with the current expenses of Government, and be- lieve that all constitutional means should be rcsorted tc, by the friends of eguoi rights t0 ensure this desirable end: yet, while we de- prccate the Tariff as injurious to the Southern interest, we conceive the doctrine of nullfi- cation as hazardous to the existence of the Union, and feel more inclined to endure, while evils are sufferable, than resort to such mea- sures for relief, as are at all times dangerous and extremely uncertain.
 We believe it should be the duty of those who profess to be the organs of public senti- ment, to cultivate an amicable spirit of Par liamentaiy disquistion, on such topics as may present themselves to popular dscussion. It cannot brt be regretted, however, that there are these who make the public good the blow ing-hon of their moral and political creed and, under the garb of hretendcd 'INDEPEN. DENcE," assail, in the most wanton and un- provoked manner, such porticn of their fel- low citizens as are incapable of being driver by rancorous abuse, to an abandonment o their respective postions;-we therefore dis claim all connexion with such self-created ordeals of pniated taste as neither honorble in their nature, nor justifable in their exer. else.
 TERMS.-The Southern Argus will bt printed on fine sheet, equal in size to tho largest papers in the State, with new type and delivered to subscribers at the rate of S4 per annum in advance, CT at the end of tn, year.
 Any person procuring SIX subscribers, ant | becoming responsible for the same, shall have seventh copy gratis.
 Advertisements will be inserted at the GUS tomary prices.
 CTThe first number will be issued early il Nov ember next. JAMES CANNTE,
 G. w BONNELL.
 Selma, Iia. June4, 1881.
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A N ORDINANCE to prevent

1 N the introduction of the Small-Pox in the town of Tuscaloosa, passed June 9, 1891.
 SEC. l Be ordained by fhe Mayor and .4idermen of the 7o7vn Of IuScaLoo8a, That it shall not hereafter be lawful for any person infected with the Small Pox to come within the limits of this Corporation; and every per- son so offending, knowingly, shall be fined in any sum not less than ten, nor htote than twenty dollars, for each day such person may remain in this town and if slave, to be rl- covered cf the owner.
 Sec. 9. Be i farther' orddined, That a Board of Health, consisting of three persons. to be annually elected by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, is hereby created and estab- lished for the purpose of examining such per sons, houses or vessels, as may be said to have the small pox therein, and report the same to the Mayor and Aldermen whenever such shall exist within the limits of this corpora ton.
 Sec. 5. Be t further ordained, That it shall be the duty of the Marshal to have any person or persons reported by the said Board of Health to have the small pox in this town, removed to some suitable place without the limits uf the corporation, and placed under such safe guards as will prevent any inter- course between such person and any citizen of this corporation, Ca practising physician excepted;) and any person or persons visiting the diseased aforesaid, shall not be permitted to come within the limits of th, corporation, under the penalties prescribed under the first section of this ordinance.
 Sec. 4. Be n further ordained, That no Captain of Steamboat or Barge, reported to have the Small Pox on said vessel, shall be permitted to land any officer, passenger, or any of the crew on the same in this town within ten days after the arrival of the same, without the certificate of one of the Board of Health, that such disease does not exist ill any person on such vessel, under the penalty of twenty dollars for each offence.
 Sec. 5. Be H further ordained, That no vessel having the Small Pox on the sames shall be permitted to come within the limits of this corporation, and any such vessel may be removed by the Marshal beyond the lim ,ts of this town, for such space of time as the Board of Health may direct.
 G. N. STEWART, Mayor. M. MCGUIRE, SrcreiatV
 Doctors DoRIc s. BALL, JAMES GUILD, and JOHN DRISH, were elected Board of H. ah for the prt sent year. June II, 1881, 2wl1.
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PREPARATORY & FEMALE
 SCHOOL.

NA1TTI1 much pleasure we again announce w to the public, that the second session
 fl the PREPARATORY AND FEMALE SCHOOL, for the current year, under our superintendance, went into operation on Mon-
 day the 18th ult under auspices highly flat
 terng, ninety-one having already come in to claim membership. This fact fully con-
 vinccs us that we must have rendered general
 satisfaction at our last examination, and that l our patrons vet have great faith in good or der, strict attention to business and accurate instruction in order to make scholar These advantages we profess to bestow upon all our
 pupils. We have again engaged the services
 of MT J. s. FIRSTLY, late of s. c. gen.
 tleman of ample qualifications, of excellent
 moral character. and of long experience in
 the business of teaching.
 From the united efforts of the present num-
 Der of teachers now engaged, we fully be-
 lieve, and have no hesitancy in declaring to
 the public, that we feel ourselves able to be-
 stow any advantage of instruction, in either department that Can be bestowed, in any simi-
 lar institution in the State. We shall, by the first favorable opportunity, send tor globes,
 maps, and other apparatus that we now need for the use of our school. The best of tutors shall be employed to assist whenever assis-
 tance becomes necessary, and the most ap- proved textbooks used. In order that we may not fall short in our wishes to accommo- date our pupils with the necessary means of instruction, we solicit the continuation of the liberal patronage, that has hitherto accompa-
 nied us in our past exertions. Having for Ger.
 tain reasons, varied our terms of tuition, we
 here give the rates attached to the several
 branches taagnt Tn our school, to wits. For Spelling, Reading and Writing S6 per ses-
 slon; for Arithmetic English Grammar and
 Geography, S1o per session; and for Latin,
 Greek, the higher branches of the Mathe-
 matics, including Geometry, Trigonometry,
 Mensuration of heights and distances, Alge-
 bra, Natural and Moral Philosophy, Logic,
 Rhetoric, 8Sc. S15 per session, paid at the
 end of the term. PRICE & GARVIN. P. $. Though our School is large and week | ly increasing, yet ample provision is made fer the accommodation of great many more. Should the increasing number require it, oth-
 CT teachers of character and standing will be procured. P. & G. | TuscQioosQ. June i. 37uo
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HEADQUARTERS
IUSCALOOSA.

TUSCALOOSA. HAVE appointed the following gentlemen H to compose the Staff of the Second Diyi- son Alabama Militia:
 PLEASANT DEARING, of Tuscal, osa, Ajutant General; JONATHAN STEEL, oi Elyton, Inspector General, both with the rank of Colonel.
 SAMUEL w. HALL, of Eyton, Quar- termaster General, with the rauk of Major. SAMUEL S. EARLE. of Elyton, and CHARLES G. PITCHER, of Tuscaloosa, Aids-de- Camp, both with the rank of Major. All Officers and Soldiers under their com mand will obey and respect them accordingly.
 IRA GRIFFIN, june 1 2w1ll Maj. Gen. 2d Dir. fl. lA
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A fire broke out among some small wooden build ings near the courthouse Wednesday night last, which for a time created considerable alarm. and threatened several adjoining buildings. The night being very calm, the flames fortunately did not spread. but owing to the difficulty of procuring wa ter, kitchen and dwelling house belonging to Mir Powell, and occupied by Mir Whatley, were con sumed without the possibility of giving any material check to the flames, from the scanty supply of wa ter thrown from the Engine.
 The great depth of wells in town renders it at all times uncertain whether sufficient quantity could be obtained from them on such emergencies. Lines were repeatedly formed to the nearest, but were abandoned from the delay of drawing by buck ets and the river was too distant to obtain supply in time. The corporation has an excellent Engine, with hooks and ladders but company has yet been organized to take charge ofthem although the council has held out sufficient inducements to such as choose to embody, by exemp'ing each member from taxes and patrol duties. For the want of suf fcent ropes the large fire hooks were rendered less, or otherwise the last house burnt might have been pulled down and the flames got under in few minutes. Many of the citizens were very active in bringing water and removing conlbustible materials but want of concert was witnessed in their opera tions throughout, and calls loudly for few indvidu, als who shall be sufficiently trained to direct their eff forts when similar occur The security of persons and property with the increasing danger to be apprehended in town from fire, renders m organized company of fremen always necessary.- Cisterns for water should also be provided at venient places. which would contain a sufficient quantity to answer the first calls. But for few buckets of water timely furnished last winter, our Capitol would have been destroyed in spite of all the exertions of several hundred men.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL DEPOSITORY
PD9aA20OaA SamOEaaROR9o

PD9@A2OO9A DOOEea3ROD9o
 (0pposite Donaids0ns Tarern.) SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOKS of every S description, suitable for Rewards and Libraries, together with Sunday School Re quisiteS, such as Minute Books, Receiving Books, Roll Books, Improved Class Books, Rules for Sunday Scholars, Union Questions, vols. l, ; and 5.
 CatechiamS-Lloyd's Scripture Catcchism Shorter Catechism, Catechsm of the Protes- tant Episcopal Church, Baptist Catcchism, Methodist Catechsm, Watts 1st Catechism, Watts 2d Catechism, Browns Catechism. Little Child's Catechism.
 0jS Fifteen per cent deduction is made tc Schools auriHary to the American Sunda, School Union. LII D. MOODRUFF.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-06-11

By the Arkansas Gazette we learn that the long contemplated treaty between the Osage, Cherokee and Creek tribes of Indians, was happily concluded on the 5th ult at Cantonmen Gibson, aided by Col. Arbuckle, the commanding officer there; Maj P. L. Choteau, Agent for the Osages, with Capt Pryor and MT M'Nair, sub agents to the same tribe. The par ties continued in Council for IA days during which time two treaties entered into the one between the Osages and Cherokees, the other between the same trihe and the Creeks.
 But little trouble was experienced in adjusting the difficulties existing between the Creeks and Osages, which was principally for stolen property, and of recent date Chilly MIntosh, the war Chief of the former tribe, and Gen Campbell, their agent, arc represented as having exerted themselves to bring about reconciliation.
 The old quarrel between the Cherokees and Osa- ges consumed much time; to reconcile which the commissioners met with much more difficulty, and for some days, fears were entertained that these tribes would come to blows Both parties were ultimately prevailed on to relinquish their claims, and after the signing of the treaty mingled together and shook each other most cordially by the hand and se- parated for their homes in apparent friendship. The horses stolen by the Osages were given up to their several owners of the Creek, Delaware and Shaw nee nations
 This treaty will be great inducement for the tribes on this side of the Mississippi to emgrate.- Security against danger from the rowing hordes of Prairie Indians, has for many years been an object of the first consequence to the Choctaw, the Musco- gee and the half civilized of Cherokees, whose hunting grounds completely walled in by the whites, and whose means of subsistence decreases with every returning winter. When placed in that region where game is plenty, where the cultivation of the earth is easy, where they shall be restrained from war, and where experienced agents can ad- minister to their wants, we may compute that the day is not distant when the ferocy of these tribes will be humbled and the kind precepts and exam ples of our government tempt them gradually into an agricultural life.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-06-11
NEWPORT CLOTHING STORE. Gteap Cloak, Stork anu CIotttng
 WAREHOUSE-.REM

"HE subscriber has removed his estab- H lshment from No. 184 Maiden Lane, to the spacious Store No. 1S8, Pearl-st. over Messrs Hyde, Cleveland & Go. where he will keep constantly on hand a much more exten- sive assortment than formerly. The Style, Make and Materials of the CLOAKS will be greatly improved, and will be sold at about the same low prices as those of the last sea- son. He has also on hand large assortment of LOW PRICED CLOTHING, made in good style, expressly for the Southern and Western trade; that will be sold at about the usual prices of the most inferior quality Also, an assortment of STOCKS, with many other desirable articles. Those who will take the trouble to examine this Stock of Goods, will probably satisfy themselves that they cannot select the same amount from any stock in the City that will be safer or more desira- ble purchase. For sale by
 F. J. CoNANT.
 No. 138, PEARL ST. NEw-YoRK.
 TERMs.-Six months for approved Notes payable at Banks in good standing, in any part of the country. Eight mcnths for city accer- tances, or five per cent. discount for cash.- In all cases where the time is extended, ill. terest will be charged at the rate of six per cent per annum. Any goods purchased at ,his establishment that do not suit the market for which they were intended. will be ex- changed for others. april20 3wl2
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The Knoxville Register of the 26th May, says great difficulty was met with by the crew of the Steamboat Knoxville, in getting through the dan gerous whirlpool called the Boiling Pot, where the cables of the boat gave way and left her in help less situation. In consequence of Instructions in the river, the owners will lose something considera- bic this season, and unless the rapids be passed in safety, the idea of navigating the Tennessee ri- yer in Steamboats, must be abandoned.
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It is reported, saysthe Charleston Courier that the Hon. RICHARD RUSH is to be brought out as can didate for Governor of Pennsylvania. The object of his recent labored essay on Masonry can now be guessed at Alter reading this production we were inclined to the belief that his aim was to procure nomination by the ant-masons for the Presidency, and his wstful eyes may still be directed to that de- sirable object.
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NEw-YoRK, May q, 1881.

RIo DE JANEIRo, April 7th
 Gentlemen :-The Augusta sailing tomorrow, af- tords me an opportunity of communicating 10 you, m brief summary, some very important changes Tn the poctlca relations of this country His Ma jesty returned from his tour about the 18th ult aier issuing proclamation to the people of the interior province, betrayng every symptom of extreme alarm.
 Upon his arrival in this city, preparations were made for the celebration of the event During those celebrations, parties of Brazilians formed for the purpose of ayowing their determination to support the Emperor longer than he remained Constitutional; and some misunderstanding having taken place between them and the Portuguese, the question at once arose whether Portuguese had a right to interfere i the celebration ofthe return of the Brazan Emperor, (who is d native of Portugal or the affars of government To decide this question, resort has been had to arms; which, after many all ternate predomnances of the pares has resulted in the entire defeat of Portuguese machinations and in- trigues. During these ndecsive strfes, the Empe- TOT has thrice changed his Ministry to suit the tone of the party which he conceived had gained tine up- per hand. Silly man! his race is run. Deserted by his sodiery, who have seconded the views of the mass of the pople, h. abdcated his crown this morn ing, al o'clock, in favor of his son, |. Don Pedro the 2d," lad of about five years of age, and has embarked on board the Warspite, British ship of the line. We far from being quiet yet; and ex- treme consternaon is depicted in every countenace.
 Letter cf Abdication-Exercising the right which the Constitution gives me, declare that have vol untarly abdicated [the throne in favor of my dear and beloved son, Dow PEDRO D'ALcASTARA.
 Boa Vista, Eth April, 1884, and of ] Signed
 Independence and the Empire the 10. PEDRO.
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CoLuMBus, (Geo.) June 1.
 The distressed situation of the Creek Indians ir Alabama, calls loudly for relief Never have we witnessed greater suffering and misery than is daily exhibited in our streets in the persons ofhese wretch ed people. They are seen at every dwelling beg ging for food to sustain for the moment their lamish ing bodies, and from every part of their Nation, we earn' they are subssting on unrpe berries, and on roots and the bark of trees On the western border of the Creek Nation, we informed. their suffer. ing IS more intense, and embraces larger number than in this vicinity, and in consequence of it, they are Hooking to Montgomery in crowds, and in state oi actual starvation Immediate succor must be ex- tended to them, many ofthem will inevitably per. lsl. No measures adequate to full supply of their wants can be adopted except through the agency of the General Government. The entire failure of te Indians o raise any corn the past season, with it's scarcity and consequent high price in the white set dement's near them, forbid the possibility of any eifecual aid being rendered them except the United States Government extend helping hand.
 We hope the President will relieve that portion of the Indian population which may be in state of ac- tual want memorial is now circulating for sig natures in this town. addressed to the President re- qnesting him to establish agency for the enrol ment of emgrants, or to furnish with supplies tlle suffering Indians Something must be done, and that speedily. for their aid to save large numbers of them from destruction and it come from no otb- CT source than tbe United States Government.
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TRUST SALE.

EHY virtue of Deed in Trust to us exc MB cuted by James B. Witherspocn, to se- cure the payment of certain sums of money due from said Wtherspocn to Joshua B. Lea vens, which Deed is duly recorded in the Clerks Office of the County Court of Tusca- loosa county, we will sell to the highest b!d- der for cash, at Barber's Corner, in the town of Tuscaloosa, on Monday the FOURTH of JULY NEXT, the f flowing property: SIX TEEN LIKELY NEGROES, among which are good Shcemaker,gcod Cooks and Wash erwomen, HOUSE and LOT in the town of Tuscaloo Sd, being part of the Lot known as number 116 in the plan of said town, and situated near the Eagle Hotel. The title to he prc perty is believed to be good, but act ing as Trustees, we shall convey only such ti- tie as is vested ill us by said Deed in Trust.
 GEO. STARR,
 JNO. 0. CUMMIES.
 may25, tdss. HENRY A. SNOW.
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COOK & ELLIS

LEAVING made arrangements with enc LII of the first Clothing Esfo6fshmenfs Tn the City of NEw-YoRK, can have CLOTHES made there to order in the most fashionable style. Gentlemen prefering it, by leaving their measures with us,can have their orders promptly and faithfully executed. june4 10
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pINTRODUCTORY LECTURE.-Dr. A. WooDs will deliver preliminary Discourse, before the LYc cEUM OF TUSCALOOSA, on THIS EVENING, at early candle light. at the Methodist Church, the advantages of Scientific Pursuits and the part- cular objects ofthe Society. The public are invited to attend. By order ofthe Board of Managers.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-06-11

The Hon Hugh L. White has declined the ap- appointment of Secretary of War. in consequence it s supposed of domestic aflictons and bad health
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-06-11

D Col ROBERT FOSTER is candidate to fill the vacancy of Brigadier General, occasioned by the promotion of Gen. IRA GRIFFIN.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-06-11
From ihr Washington Glnhe Mnr 2s,h.

Appo'ntments ~ Me President-Edward Living ston, of the State of Louisiana, Secretary of State in the place of Martin Van Buren. resigned
 Levi Woudbury, of the State of New Hampshire Secretary of the Navy, in the place of JoLn Branch, resigned.
 The office ofthe Secretary of the Treasury, which has become vacant by the resignation of Samuel D. Ingham, has been offered to Louis M Lane of the State of Delaware, at present Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoteniary of the United States to Great Britain. Messrs Livingston and Woodbury have entered upon the duties of their respective De. partments Mir ingham, we understand, will remain in the Treasury Department, until some unfinished business, upon which he is engaged is completed Hugh Lawson White, of Tennessee, who, on the 9th ult. was offered the appointment of Secretary o War, in the place of John II. Eaton, resigned, has declined accepting it. We understand that the VII. cancy in the Department will be forthwith supplied and that in the time its duties will be perform ed by Mir Eaton.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-06-11

The Philadelphia DaIy Advertiser says; "The noted Gov. DEsHA's son, who fled from the United States, died in Texas about the middle of March On his death bed he made confession of the murder of BAKER and one other individual living in Texas, besides heinz guilty of crimes, equally criminal as murder"
 General Bernard in letter to friend in this country dated March 18th. announces his intention to embark on the 18th April, or list May at the lat est. from Havre to New-York He will resume his functions in the services of our government. to the great satisfaction of all his fellow citizens by whom his character and qualifications are held in the high. est esteem.-NatiOnal Gazette.
 TAc Last TJurh-The bucks have this year "l,eat every thing' that was ever done before in the way of fashion. The hppee article "ior trowsers" this week just from London, is stout twilled and cheked flannel, precisely the article of which the men in New-Eneland make winter fiocks, and the woman wash aprons. If the Yankees don't believe it, lei them come and see for themselves.-N. Y. J. Com
 DIED-In Lownd county thu 2lst ult Mrs PARTHI r uf( Cant iob Rug ,liy
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Mir Branch, the late Secretary of War, has con- sented to become a candidate for Congress in the Halifax District of North Carolina. In answer to committee which was appointed to address him at meeting in Berthe county, the following reply is extracted
 My official connexion with the present Admin iStration has been dissolved under circumstances painful to me; yet rest assured that considerations shall induce me to change my political course, or throw me into collision with the friends with whom have hitherto most heartily co-opelated."