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The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10
CAMP SARINT

The officers and men stationed at Camp Sabine un- der the command of Major Beknap have been ordered to remove to Fort Jessup which will be done instaa ter.-Red River Gaz
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10
NEW ORLEANS. .Iannary I6.


 The schooner "Watchman" arrived last evening from Tamplco brings the papers of that city up to the 2sth December, inclusive. They contain nothing of mach importance relative to the political situation of the country An editorial article in the "I4ma,n pub lshed in the city of Mexico, represents the country as being divided into three partes-one being in favor of Santa Ana, second for Bustamenta, and the third for Bravo.
 By the same vessel, information IS given, that the Calltornans had declared themselves independent and that Bustamente about to into the presiden- tia chair, and that if Santa Ana be released by the Tex ians, general revolution is immediately expected. Vera Cruz, Jan. 3-Affairs here have assumed in warlike aspect in relation to the United States.
 Late from Iobaseo.
 By the schooner Independence days from Tabas- learn that Gen. Gutierrez, of tho federal army was advancing towards that place, with force of about l6,000 It was believed he would enter 1t by the 20th without much resistance. Ne understand that the American consul at that place has arrived in the Independence, having taken bis departure in quence of the misunderstanding between the govern ment of he United Staies and that of Mexico The intelligence goes to corfoborate the departure of MT. Ellis, the American Minister and is prelude to diff cultcs of still more belligerent character,
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10
We learn by letter from Fort Gibson. .that ,b

We learn by letter from Fort Gibson. s'tha the "Court of Inquiry has sustain It. Col Fowler in the sarrest of Capt. Howell and also that Capt. Howell s'shrunk from investigation of his own conduct. "Col. Fowler has had much credit attached to him 'boh by the citizens and officers this post, for his "ofcerlike talents and his great display of intellect sslal powers His defence IS considered document tsworthy of an older head. The unpreudiced and n- "teligent part of the community will, without doubt susain Col. F's. and conduct in this unplea- s'sant affair.
 We have understood that Col. Fowler intends pub fishing statement of the whole affair." together with the opinion of the Court of Inquiry. Times.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

T,so Wonlen in New Hampshire disputed as to the relative talents and good qualities of their respective ministers. One said that in time of drought, she thought her minister better in prayer, than any she knew of. The other said that she did not recollect exactly how it was with hers in that case, but she would venture say that for cafterpidrs aud cGker ,porns. her minister would rot turn his back upon the fattest of then.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

bill which had passed the Lower House of the Ken lucky Legislature, calling Convention to amend the Constitution of the State, was lost in the Senate.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

The celebrated horse Rodoph has been sold to company, for the handsome of $15,0a0.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

Two new Post-Offces have been established in this State, viz: Richland in zard county, F. Ware, P. NJ. and Kiaderhook, in Van iuren CO.,, T. R. Wills F. M.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

monster at Vienna, (in Germany) stole two chiI- dren boy and girl, of very tender ages, from their parents, and shut them in cellar remote from all hn- man habation, gave them only raw meat to eat, spoke to them human accents, and allowed them to hear only his own voice, when he tried make mi tatve of the sounds of wild animals. His object was to bring these unfortunates up savages and then exh- bit them for money. By accident, however, the poor prisoners were dscoyefed and the sordid mis- creant has been delivered over to the law.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

Liberality q the Empire Stotc.-We have neglect ed 10 mention before, very acceptable donation made by the Governor of New fork to the executive dcpart- ment for Arkansas, of copies of her revised code of laws, reports charts maps, together with splendid atlas containing the and statistics of each of the counties of that great sate-and the entire surveys of it, made under the direction of the Surveyor General ; making in all valuable coecton.-Ark. Gag
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

The trial of Richard II. White, who was indicted for burning the Treasury building in the spring of 1885, was closed in tic Circuit Court Washington City, on Sa turday, the 24t of December The jury remained out til Monday mornings when they asked to be discharged as they could not agree upon verdict The Court fused to dismiss them and they remained till day when, being still unable agree they allowed to separate, and trial was ordered. Eleven were in favor of convcting and one of acqutting hu. The trial of Harry Whitethe prisoners brotherwas post poned in order enable him procure the attendance of material witness.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

The late sugar crop of Louisiana is estimated at co, 600 hogsleads.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

foregn.-Prnee Louis Bonaparte who lately made an attempt at revolution in France has been banished to the United States for ten years. Joseph Bonaparte will return in the spring to his residence near Bordenown N j. and 1t stated that almost all the members of the Bonaparte family preparing leave Europe for Ame- rca in consequence of the advice of certain eove-egns who have always given them marks of their good will and in compliaee with the wishes of their friends in France
 Polignac and Guernon de Ralnville ex-Ministers of Charles X who have been so long imprisoned at Ham, have been liberated and will probably go to England
 The affairs ofSpain in worse condition thaR ever and the Carlists gaining ground Portugal is by no means tranquil and many persons of rank have left the country.
 On the 7th November, the Spanish Secretary of State made communication to the Cortes the subject of the independence of several of the South American States Negotiations, was stated had been entesed into with them for arranging treaties of peace friendship and com merce between them and the parent country which how ever could not be completed without acknowledging their independence.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

The Texian Congress is to meet again the 10th o April next.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

Contracts the following mail routes in this State have not been taken. They consequently still open for bids.
 "From Mouth of White River to Helena, so miles; Helena Marion, (Crittenden c. H.. 70; Marion to Mississippi C. II. 65; Mississippi c. II. to New Mad- rid, SO; Columbia 10 Core Fabre, no; Washington to Miller c. H. 65; Miller c. H. to Lafayette c. II. TO; Dwight to Scott c. H. 75 Scott C. H. to Zebu- Ion, 50; Carrolton to Springfield, 75.'
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

ENGLISH MuMsIiEs. The preseryative qualities of the peat are so great owing to its carbon, that female corpse in the dress of the ancient Brtons has been found, supposed to have been buried l6oo ycss and in state perfectly entire
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

Cohectoa of 7ares.-Fof the information of the several assessors and clerks of this sate repubsh the seventh section Of the law to provide permanent system of revenue, and imposing penalties all who shall neglect their duty in its collection. The time has arrived when the assessors should be at their labors
 sEc.7 Be it fufher eHacted That if any assessor shall neglect to return his assessment list within the time prescribed in this act first of ApFl to the clerk of the county, as aforesaid if any clerk shall fail or neglect to forward to the auditor copy of said tax list or shall fail or neglect to deliver copy thereof to the collector, within the time prescribed by this act every such officer Of clerk failing to discharge their sPecye duties, shall be ned by the county court, in any not exceeding the amount of net revenue due from their respective counties.-Ark. Gaz
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

In the Salt River Journal, (Bowlng Green, Mol of the 4th ult there is communications signed "Jane II. Beckwth. calling the attention of the young men ge nerally who may wish to have the connuba tie joined, to one who would make good quiet aectionate wife, now candidate for matrimony'-which candidate she declares herself be. The following is her description of herself, and if sine has made any mistakes she certainly worth the trouble of courting, at least:
 "Near eighteen years of age fair complexion, rather hght colored hair, blue eyes, common height, rather slender and round face. l am by no means wealthy, though l have enough for a comfortable support--a plain English education--qute q wiedy temper-an well disposed towards most young men, though wl not cendescend to notice ere,y flop, who may call him. self respectable.
 The gentleman that takes me If any one does) must have the following admirable qualities attached to him. VIZ: mild temper good feeling towards ihe girls generally, and be n favor of the he thinks best qualified for the Presidency, in ls40 He must, aso De man that will enguard himself when in danger, and nave patience when he is jejune
 joint resolution has been introduced in the Legsla- ure of Indiana, opposed to the annexation of Texas the United States It had passed to second reading
 The New York Daily Express, at the close of an ar cie on the deanged state of the currency, has the o lowing remarks They forcihle and true--for dis sulse IL as We Wl to thls complexion come at last
 ''We must have another National Bank N. York IS the place for it. We may put off the day of acting we may stretch ourselves upon the bed of Procstes but that old and vicious Experiment has been tried before and 1t then wholly faled as it is already failing now. Again we repeat we must have new United States Bank. New York the focus of the American commerce-the centre of European trade-the head quarters of inanicial cperaons-the London of the new Word-this is the proper place for United States Bank, and the have fl. the less the community will suffer. If human ingenuity had been set to work to conrive scheme 10 make the rich rch- CT and the poor poorer could not have devised bet ter scheme than the odious, wretehed miserable Expe rigient.p
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

Officers of the Army rebecomng exceeding scarce, in consequence of the numberess resignations within the last nine months. The Philadelphia Herald learns that inquiry has been made of the Superintendent of West Point, whether the first twenty Cadets in the se- nor class are fitted to take command in Florida, and answer has been returned that they It is fear ed they will be immediately ordered to that quarter, and thus lose six months of the most valuable part of their education.
 This class will graduate next June, at least those who are not torn from h>ir studies by government be- fore that perod.-Mo. Rep.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

The ofceo the Natchez Courier and Journal was de- stroyed by fire, the 13hult. The publication will be resumed at early day practicable.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

4 sage conctasioa-slr. Benton recently, in speech m the Senate said was his candid opinion that if Con ress at It's last session had appropriated a the revenue there would have been surplus This is egdal to the lrishman who said to Tom Jones' "You must have been n the house, for saw you come ont oft
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

Inc olcc oI the Lynchbafg lrginian was destroyed by fire, on the 4th ut The publication of the paper would be resumed in few days. The fire was imputed to accident
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

i singular eAarge-A fellow was lately taken before the New York police, o charge of setag e 10 eo- man.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

Col JOHN DRENNnN has been appointed Postmaster al Van Buren, Crawford county.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

1t IS estimated that the value of British shipping lost at sea amounts to nearly sl4o0oo0o per annun, and the loss of lives to 1000.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

asrngton correspondent of an eastern paper uses the following language with respect Ar. an Buren, We sincerely hope he in what he states-but we fear the news too good to be true
 here can be no question of the fact that there s much chagrn among the supporters of the Admsstra- ton, on account the unwillngness of Mr. Van Buren to be adelsed or rather instructed as to the policy of hls future government He has shown plainly that he VIII be independent-and Senators and Representa-
 ves have both learnt at the expense of their person. al vanity. l am confident from what have seen more than from what have heard-tha he will not be guided by party motives, either in his appointments to oftlces, or Tn the great of his administration
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

The seat of justice of Saline county has been perma- sqently located at Benton-heretoore the temporary county seat.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

The Memphis Gazette of the 3lst ult states that and 10 dollar notes ofthe Merchants Bank of Memphis and of the Agricultural Bank of Mississippi altered to lG0 have made their appearance at that place. They said to be easily detected on a close examination.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

It will be by the following letter. that the Post master General has ordered daily mail between this place and Memphis. We suppose we shall now get an eastern mail once month heretofore under the tri weekly arrangement we have been favored with one nhnnr oaace in every two months.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

I ca1tea caase of crrious resul-sA writer iri a Frey (N. Y paper, in describing the phenomenon of the sliding down of the hi at that vllage an account of which will be found in another column says .the original cause is the result ofmuch speculatioa''
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-10

joint resolution has been introduced in the Legisla ture of lndana opposed to the annexation of Texas the United States It had passed to second reading
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-07-04

TO THE LADIES.
TIME Subscribers have Just re-
Il ceivcd, and are now opening fresh
and splendid selection of
Plain and Figured Silks,
Figured SGtinS,
Cross Barred & Figured Muslins,
Liaaen LalUmS,
Bobbinnets &. GreciannetS,
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Paris LatOnS,
French Chintz,
French GlnghGms,
Paris Painted MuSlins,
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Bird Eye Diaper,
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Irish Linens, q. Linen T01CelS,
Super Embroidered Skirts,
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Ladies' Six Umbrellas e. PGroSolS
and fine and splendid assortment Of JEW
ELRY. and various other articles, whic'
they offer at reduced prices,
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CHOCTAW CLAIMS.

NNHE Commissioners appointed to adjust
Il claims to reservations Of lands under the
fourteenth article of the Treaty of 1880,
with all the Choctaw Indians, hereby give
notice that they will meet at their Office in
the town of Columbus, Mississippi, on the
10th day OF October next.
Their Office will continue open from this
time, and their Secretary will receive any
application or claims which claimants may
think proper to make or file.
Cases will be docketed in the order pre-
sented and taken up in the same order il
rcauy.
Claimants will if required, be noted by
counsel.
Summons for witnesses will be issued BY
the Secretary on application to him.
Claimants, and their children entitled tC
reservations, must in al. cases appear be-
tore the Commissioners in person.
The District Attorney of the United
States, for the State Of Mississippi, will ac
as Counsel for the United States.
For the information of claimants, tn,
l4th article of the Treaty of Dancing Rab
bit Greek, and the 1st. 9th and 9TH section.
Of the act of March 8, 1887, under which
the Commissioners are acting are published
with this notice.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-07-04

NTOTICE.so~RuD fFOm our
In plantation III Carroll County. twelve
miles north Of Shongalo, on the eighth inst.
-three negro slaves, by the names Of JOE,
MARK, and NANCY. Joe is dark COM
plectioned slave; weighs about las lbs.5 It.
s inches and half high; thin Visaged; has
dOwn-cast look when spoken to, speaks RAJ
Their through his nose. No doubt he will try 10
pass for free person, as he has stolen the
papers from free man which we have in
possession. by the name Of Ben Brown. It
is probable he will try to pass by tn at name.
Joe is about IS years old, and pretty much
of rascal at that he is well armed with a
rife gun which he stole from Us. Had on
when he left, brown cloth coat, half worn,
and blue cotton pantsS white Powered mar
settles vest. Also. suit of Lowell Domestic,
and fur hat half worn.
Marx, is of yellow complexion, stoutly
built, weighs 1870 lbs, has q good open
countenance, wears whiskers,-his left arm
has been broken, is crooked a little; his
right leg is little sore. Mark is about
twenty four years old. Had on when he left,
dress Of white Lowell Domestic, brown
lindsey roundabout nearly ..new; also a blue
Jeans yarn coat aOd white linen pantalConS
and shirt.
Nancy, IS about twenty two years old
and of light complexion; She has blemist
near the sight in her left eye. She is o
common size, weighs $50 lbs. had on new
dress Of white Lowell Domestic, and took ;
dress of Burish, with dark Coloured anC
green flowers; pair Of Brogan shoes, ane
some other articles Of clothing not recol
lected.
, No doubt they will attempt to get bacl
to Tennessee, as they were lately purchased
from that State, or probably they are aim
ing to some free country.
will give a liberal reward if deliVeTe
to US in Carroll County Mississippi, or Sc
cured in any Jail so that we can get then
again.
Any information can be received by m
at Benton, Yazoo County Mississippi.
B. 6. SIMMONS.
D Nav %, 1875. It.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

GTRAYED, from the subscriber, living
- three miles west of jamestown, Sumter
county, Ala. about the LIST Of May last,
two horses, one is bay with scar on his
left e. e lid, and about seven years old, the
other is a grey, nearly white, with his name
cut off, had bell on when he left. Also,
two mare mGles;one is a sOrrel with large
blaze in the face; the other is a yellow bay
with a small star in the face, and has glass
eyes, and is branded on each hip and Shout
der, liberal reward for the above horses
and mules or any part of them, delivered tc
me, or secured. so that can get them again;
or will be thankful for any information
respecting them.
JOHN AFFORD.
~ The Southern Argus, Columbus
and the Star, Macon, Mississippi, will in
sert the above for six weeks and fOrwar
their accounts to me for payment. J. A.
F1ag Of the Union.
June 2e,-4l-6t.
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LAW NOTICE.
STEPnEEE: E.4SH

STEPREEE. T.4SH,
ATTORNEY AT tAw,)
"ILL continue to devote his time and
w attention assidiouSIy to the duties of
his profession; and viii practice in the Cir
cOit Courts of Lowndes, Monroe, Noxubee,
Kv.nper, Winston, OaktibbehaW, Chicka-
saw, and Itawafnha counties; and in the Su-
preme and Chaneery Courts, at Jackson.
Mississippi.
Office in Columbus, Miss.
January 10, 1887. l7-tf
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ELOuR. WINES. &C.

FLOUR, WINES, DC.
TUST received on consignment; and fol
q sale low for cash.
10 Bbls. Superfne Northern Flour,
IL pieces Cotton Bagging,
10 Coils Bale Rope.
10 Bis. Marseilles Madeira,
10 do. Sweet Malaga, Wines.
do. Old Madeira; }
Pipes Holland Gin,
/ do. Old Irish Whiskey.
S Bbls. rectified do.
70 Boxes Bunch Raiscns,
90 do. assorted Candies & Kisses.
10 Bis. English Walnuts assorted.
do. Best Loaf Sugar,
IS FirkinS Lard.
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Columbus, June, 27,-41-4t.
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GOODS At COST:
FGR CASH

NNhe Subscriber finding It difficult to COL
lectt che money that IS due, and being in
want II some of that article 10 pay his debts
nov offers 10 sell any article in his store or
tds whole stock at first cost for Icash.N He
hopes that those who wish to purchase
goods, and cheap goods, will give him a
cali. GEORGE TUCKER.
Columbus. June 8 1ssz.--se--tfs
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EOTICE:


TVAKEN up by the subscriber on the
18th March last, living about 2 miles
East of Carthage in the County Of Leake
State of Mississippi, negro boy feet 10
inches high, with some scars or his breast
and says they were oceasioned by burn,
and says his name is Bill, that he, belongs
to Mr.. OWNS Of Wilcox County alabama.
He says he left home sometime before last
Christmas. / suppose said boy IS Between
26 and 80 years old.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property pay charges and receive
JOSEPH ANSHUTZ.
Carthage, July 4, 18S7-4l-5t
p. S. intend keeping said boy still in po-
session at my own risk, until the Jail Of said
County is completed, at which time / will
dispose Of him according as the Law directs.
]. A.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-07-04

DR. @. b. Harris, having per-
II manently settled himself Columbus.
respectfully tenders his services to the COM
munity in the practice of Medicine, Surge
ry and Midwifery.
Having spent Considerable time. in ono
of the largest Hospitals in New Orleans,
where disease in its various and most agra
gated forms is daily Witnessed and treated ,
and having taken degree from the Medit
cal School of Louisiana, in which southern
diseases are taught both practically and
theoretically, by the most eminent men, in
the south, Dr. Harris hopes that he will
receive some portion OF public CONFIDENCE.
Office at Messrs. Hooker & Hills
Drug Store.
NAV, Is 18S7-S5-tf
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e. b. DRAKE a co.
.4lsCttO1OcC1's s General oageSOts,
COLUMBUS MISSISSIPPI.

H OST:-A note of which, the following
L. is a copy viz
S9, 5OO PicKENs, Feb'y 9Th, 1887.
On or before the first day az March,
eighteen hundred and thirty we prom.
Use to pay to James L. Gay or order,
Twenty five hundred dollars, with interest
from the first day of January 1888, for value
received Of him this Feb'y 8, 1887.
VIM. JACKSON,
z ndorsed by ] JOSEPH JACKSON.
Janice Z. Gay, VIM. p. GILLESPIE,
T; ]. JACKSON.
Notice is hereby given to the community,
that the above described note, in whose
hands soeyer il may now be, is the property
Of James Gay, and must be paid to him q.
lone.
JAMES GAY.
Columbus, IDLY 4, lsS7-4I.tt
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Mr.. THOMAS CHRIsTIAN:--
If you will suffer your name to be
announced as candidate for the office
of Clerk of Probates, you will receive
the support of
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-07-04

Does the Democrat call US nullityerS
because he expects that we shall nulH-
.ty the party it supports at the next cleo
ton? Whenit reads the proceedings of
our County Convention, it will " shiUer
IN ats shoes" worse than ever" The
CampbelS are coming :"