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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04

Factorage & Commission Business

FHvllE undersigned has commenced the Fac
Il forage and Commission business in this ci-
~ and viii be prepared By the opening Of the Cot
ton market, 10 render such facilities as responsible
and prudent men may require. Withthe aid of Mr..
Tbos. l.. Broihers, who viii take charge Of the ont
door business, and devote l, time to the interest Of
the concern, his own endcavors to forward the views
oIhls patrons viii, he hopes, give general satsac-
ton d. ID. KANE.
Mobile Aug TO- ISL 3m.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04

COMMITTED to the jail Of Leal, County
~ BY John III. Gordan Esq on the oath ut.
a negro man, who say his name is Billy and be-
longs TO John Ovens ofWlcoS county Billy is a.
bout 81 or 50 years old, feet inches high, Of
dark copper color, with scar on his breast, also
on the and finger of the right band the owner is re-
quested TO come forward, prove property and pay
charges, or he will be dealt with according to law.
In, WHITMAN, ,Iaior.
Carthage, Aug. 5tli--4-Om. PRS. fee s27 90
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
% 500 Acrcs

Rich Cotton Lands in Market
YEvHE subscriber offers for sale, on accommo.
ID dating terms, twenty seven thousand five
hundred acres Of Land, lying IN the late Choctaw
country, most of which was carefully selected by
himself, and purchased at the public sales in 1888 s
1884, and is in handsome settlements from $40 to
100 acres in tract: the greater part oft is from
one to fifteen miles distant from the Tombigby river,
extending from the Sookanoochee to the Tibbee riv-
or. There are some valuable tracts OF il in the va
zoo Valley, and in Madison and other countless
Those wishing to purchase good durable cotton land
in healthy country, would do well to give him a
cali In his absence, they can atthe office OF the
Clerk ofthe county probate Court, in the hands
Robert d. Haden, esq, book ofMaps which has
all the tractsmarked on it. with the prices and terms.
He also has about thirteen thousand acres in the
Chickasaw country which will be sold low for cash,
or part down and the balance on time.
August 10, lS56-5tf THOMAS MCGEE.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
administrators, Notice.

NOTlCE is hereby given, tina, letters Of nd-
1 v minisiration were granted to the undersigned
ut October term Of the Probate court Of Lowndes
county State Of Mississippi on the estate Of
Samuel II. Byrn, late of said co:n,y, deceased An
persons having claims against said estate arc hereby
notified to present them duly proved within the
time prescribed by law, or they will be barred; and
all persons indebted 10 said estate are requested
10 make puymcntto JOHN w BYRN and
Oct. Q, ls37--i4u ELIAS Z BYRNAlms.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
Cotton Gins.

EUSF received from the mandatory, in
e South Carolina, lot of "lluntersn ceebra-
ted cast steel saw Gins d various sizes on consgn
ment and for sale at the customary price
CONVICTION a CALHOUN.
Columbus Miss, Sept. Esd, lsS7.-ll-tG
2. S. The manufacturer designs settling in Co.
umbus, and has sent the above GINS as specimens OF
ms work, and warrants them equal TO any in this
country; II they do not perform well, purchasers
have Che privilege Of returning tAem
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
Commission Business.

VHNllE undersigned viii open an office in the
H. City of Mobile, on the LIST of Nov. next, for
the purpose Of tTansacung general Commission bu-
suesy, and tenders his services to his friends and
acquaintances, and particularly to the Planters of
Alabama and Mississippi All orders thankfully re-
ceycd and punctualy attended to.
PETER MCOLLUM
Mobile, Oct 9TH, 1881 l3-2m.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
Commercial Bank of Columbus,

August 10Th, 1887.
- ES0LVED, That hereafter no Stockhol-
M der shall be permitted 10 transfer any stock
in this Institution until all arrcarages ore paid, or
settled 70 the satisfaction Of this Board.
Extract from the Minutes ola regular meeting OF
the Board held April 2Gth 1897.
BY order Of the Board
Aug 26lh--7-tf CHAS II. ALBERT, Cashier
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
ADMINISTRATIONS Notice..

ETTERS Of administration having been
- granted 10 the undersigned at the Septem
Der term Of the Probate court Of Lowndcs county
on the estate Of William Lawrence, deceased notice
hereby given TO all persons indebted to said estate
10 make immediate payment; and all those having
claims aginst said estate, viii present them within
the time prescribed by law, or they will be forever
barred. HENRY N LAWRENCE, Admr.
Oct. Ia. 1887. Id-6t
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
State Of Mississippi, Winston Co

SOLOMON *. MILANNHAN,
us Attact S67 90
H. NJ SroSg
NOTICE is hereby given, that tho above at
~ tachment has been issued at the suit Of the
said plaintiff against the said defendant, as an alb
scondng debtor for the sum aforesaid and has been
returned 10 this Office duly executed and is now pend
ing and undetermined in the Circuit court Of Win
sioa county, State Of Mssissipp and that unless the
said defendant shall appear on or before the fourth
Monday after the fourth Monday Of October next,
being the first day OF the Circuit court for the county
aforesaid give special bail and plead judgment will
be catered against him, and the property attached.
will be sold to satisfy the plaintiff = demands
Witness the Clerk OF the said court, at my office
in Louisville, the 2lst day Of October, 1887.
JAMES PHAGAN, CFk.
Oct 81, 37-l5-6w Pr fee $40 80
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
Removal.

n Ohm MONROE has removed his Tai
% lorng establishment to Mcsars. M'Cuer 4
Humphres, (aboye stairs) where he is at all times
ready to accommodate his customers and friends.
He has on hand splendid assortment OF CLOTHES
and Cassimeres selected by }. H. M'Clucr in New
fori this Spring, all Of whichhe offers low fof cash
or to punctua customers Oh credit.
May 3--44-tf
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
Agency ana Commission business.


FEV Is. RICHARDS & CO., will open
n. house in the town of Aberdeen on the lst
Of November, for the purpose of tranacdng gener
al Agency and Commission Business, and will adj
vance very literally on Cotton for shipment or sale
here From their conneXon in Europe and the
Eastern cities Of the United States, they are al
ways possessed Of the earliest information Of the
state OF the foreign and domestic markets. and on
this account the Planters may always depend upon
the best market price for their produce. They will
urchasc Merchandise on commission, and sell the
same TO order, aud in the general transactions Of bu-
sincss, particularly Receiving and Forwarding, the
public may rely on their panctuality aud care. An
extensive aud wei assorted stock of Groceries will
be constantly on hand.
Oct "a, lSs7--l6-2W
The undersigned have formed a coparinershp,
for the purpose Of transacting general Agency Blu
sjness IN the town of Aberdeen, under the firm OF
| Y. 3, RICHARDS s co.
THOMAS'B RICHARDS,
JOHN OLIVER.
Oct. 81, lS37--l6-2w
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
Law Notice.

N r. GREGORY, & NJ. NJ. BRIGHAM
& having associated themselves in the prat.
tee of Law, tender their services to the Dubfc
They will practice in the counties composing lie
sixth Judicial District State Of Mississippi. Apj
also in the Superior Courts at jackson.
Their office is at Columbus where thew can Al N
times, be consulted, Business from distance vg
at all times be attended to promptly.
Columbus Oct. Sh 1856 lac
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04

Refer 70 Joseph Nichols, ESQ, P. Fishburn, Esq
Mesars. Williams s Shemire, Messrs. Nichols s
Christmas, Jackson, La Tho3. i. Andrews, Esq,
Rev }. b. Smith, Clinton, La; S. P. Andrews,
ESQ, .Ne1r Orleans; Gen. John B. Dawson, Col.
Joseph t. Johusou 81. FrapeisytRc, La.
Oct. %, lSS7--l6-2w
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
r. RUTILIUS h. PRAY,
J. MURRAY,
Z. ID. IROOM.

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The nr,nions 81 ny ea,,..oers on rho|rr
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re,nment an1 M nr, s,,',oable 80 .'cL .asc
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ahmed On oa,h a,a Il any ,y,,npse sbalJ trstily
f,Ise, u, ID, a., ,ate,ior, 10 ,n,sl@aJ s,id Comn,,s-
sinners sncg ,gjtaess shan he ,nlty of Will and
cnrrort eer,,,ra sed s,oV ,nor rnn,ic,inn h.tnr,
/ INV inrsairfos sa,.b~ csrn,ganr, tbcrc~f s,'0'
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tbat oHepee.
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con,nn,l n tt3s ,r' st',iI Es =, constS,o3 ~ !,
sanction nbst 8 ragted con,inen, lora,ions v,f;c
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
RaileY. DOlhlar y O..

COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MFR
CHAN S, No. Is .Nelc Leree, .Ntls Orleans
RULES OF OUR H0USE.-Not to accept drafts
or make advances iorany person until bill of la
ding oi Cotton or other goods is receyed-and then
not over fifty per cent On the valuation previous to
sales, When sales are made to deposte the pro.
ceeds in Bauk subject 70 the order ofthe consirnor.
BAILEY, DOLBEAR 4 co.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04

NACTOR AND COMMISSION MER-
r. CHANT, Mobile, will be thankful for con-
sigumcnts Of cotton, for sale or shipment to other
markets. Orders for the purchase of goods ac-
compaaed with the needful funds, will be promptly
attended to. His aim shall be to merit the conf
dcnca Of bis employers, by guarding their interest
IN the management Of their consgnments aud in the
prompt and careful execution Of their orders.
Office, ST Michael street, between Commerce
and Water streets. Sep 49, ls37--l0mG
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
State OF Mississippi Vinyton Go.
SOLOMON r. MCLANNAmAN,
vs. ) Attach't Si73 90
L. NJ SToEE

VI n 2 NIIdVH I WHO %
L. NJ SrosE
NOTICE is hereby given, that the above at
IN tachment has been issued at the suit Of the
said plaintiff against the said defendant as an alb.
sconding debtor for the sum aforesaid, and has been
returned to this Office executed, and is now pending
and undetermined in the Circuit court Of Winston
county, State Of Mississippi and that unless the said
defendant shall appear on or before the fourth Mon
day after the fourth Monday Of October next, being
the first day Of the Circuit court for the county aore-
said, give special bail and plead, judgment will be
entered against him, and tho property attached will
be void to satisfy plaintiff 3 demands.
Witness the Clerk Of the SAID court at my Office in
Louisville, the 2lst day Of October, 1897
JAMES PHAGAN, CTk.
October, 81, 1887 l5wG Pr fee sic 50
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
& Commission Businc.s

FsHllE Undersigned having associated them
= selves together for the purpose Of transact
ing Genera Factorags s. Commission Business in
tie city OF Mobile, tender their services To their
friends and planters generally, and hope By strict al
t5nlon 10 business, they viii merit a share Of pat
ronare They wII be 10 Mobile hy the lst ofOcto-
Der ready TO attend To business entrusted To their
care. II j. SWEARINGEN.
July 50 l-}6-3tE r. K. WO0TON.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
Commission Business.

Agency & Commission Business.
TEVIlE subscribers have entered into Coparl'
n nership under the firm of SCOTT, RUSH
& HENLEY for the purpose of lransa5tnga GEN
ERAI, AGENCY AND COMMISSION BUSl-
NESS in the city of Mobile.
WIN. A. SCOTT, viii be in Mobile by the 10Th
of October next, at which time they would be thank
fill for any business that may be entrusted to their
care and promise to every effort to give general
satisfaction. NM A. SCOTT,
EDMUND T. RUSH,
ALBERT T. HENLEY,
or The business of Henley, Scott & Co. will DO
continued
Pickensylc, August S37 6 DOW
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
Nnaice.

FENiilS IS 10 caution any person or persons
III from trading for note ofhand given to M
son VIM f. Erwin, for four thousand eight hun.
drcd dollars payable next January, which note | an
esoved not to pay unless compelled by law.
June 5, ls37-jO-u WIN. ERWIN.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
Notice.

EETE vill positively place all cur accounts
w within a magistrates jurisdiction, IN the
hands Of that officer for speedy collection on the
22d inst. We hope those indebted viii avail
themselves Of this notice and save cost.
COYINGTON & M'MORRIS.
April l5-40-u
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
Smith. Raiugeard & Go.


ImprOYed Land f0I Sale.
YEVHE subscriber WISHES to sell the plantation
n whereon he now resides, containing 400
acres rich prairie land l75 acres cleared aud I'M
der fence, gin house, and other necessary buildings
This land IS situated in LoWndes county, IL mics
southwest OF Columbus. An entire new set Of
Backsmith's tools viii be sold with the plantation if
desired Tie Gin House and Mil attached to the
premises, are nearly uew, and cannot fail TO please
a purchaser, A liberal credit will be given.
SAMUEL MGOWEN.
Sept. 3, IS27-9-tf
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04

Improved Land Tor S0Ieo
A GREAT bargain may be had in an improy-
IA ed section of land, lying in Ohtibbeha coun-
ty, four miles east Of Starkville, the Improvements
are the best double cabins for white family,
number ofnegro cabins, good Gin House, with
GIN AND MILL,
attached and 100 or 10 acres land IN cultivation,
good fences, SC. great bargain viii be given in
said land, for the most part CASH. Apply TO the
undersigned living on the premises.
June 26, lS57--l-tt B. STARK.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
Noticc.--C0mmission Business.

NOticC.~~C0mmiSSiOn Business.
VEVHE subscribers have entered into a co-part-
H. nership for the purpose Of transacting gem
cral COMMISSION AND FORWARDING Blu
SINESS in New Orleans, under the firm of BAILEY,
DoLDEAR & Co. JAMES BAILEY,
RUFUS DOLBEAR,
S. +. DOLBEAR.
New-Orcans, Oct 2S, 1887.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
Richard $. Graves.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law.
NEIILL practice in the circuit courts of Oh
w tlbbceha, Lowndos, Monroe, Winsos
Choctaw, and the adjoining counties of he Ga
Judicial circuit. All business entrusted 10 n,
care will meet with prompt attention. His ofr,
S in Starkvlc, Oktibbeeha county, Miss.
Jan Z, 1887. 26-ly
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
IN torage 4 Commission business

F5NilE undersigned have associated themselves
4 IN the Factoage aud Commission business
il tins cily, under the firm of Budd II Fry & Co..
teuJer their services to the Planters and Merchants
in the interior. All business entrusted to their care
will meet with prompt attention, and they hope by
uurenttng cScrtous to merit a share Of patronage.
BUD } H. FRY,
JOHN A. I. FRY
Mobile Sen, TO- 1897 I3-l3t
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04

Money Is wanted, anu must be had!
ALL persons indebted to the firm Of Peal
N Cav s Co. must come forward and paw up,
10 john Fl. Cav, or Jaues L. Gay, OF abide b tie
consequences. Office in the counting room Of
Thompson. Downton s Co, cgTRe- Of Main end
Market Streets Columbus Miss.
Jr7e 8. Is37.-47-tf JOHN II. GAY.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
j. 4. Marshall.

attorney and Counsellor at Lar.
" AS located himself al DeKalb, Nlis,isss,
IL 4 and viii practice in the Counties of KemGG!...
Nashoba, Lauderdae, Noxubee, Winston ana 4.
adjoining Counties If required. Va
April II, 1885. Of
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
NpW RnOks.

= IFE IN LONDON, The Youthful ImpOs-
IL ter, The Honey Moon, The llumorist by
Theodore Hook, The Tugg's at Ransgaie, tby
Bow Nick Of the Woods, tale OF kentucky
by the author Of "CalarGr." just received and
for sale by PFISTER 4 GOODWIN.
April 22-4l-G
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
Cor,ris.ion RugInesss

LWIIIIIIH' EIIIN Il''0---E
HHHE subscnbefs w,.l continue the Commis-
ID SION Business 10 Mobile under TIE firm Of
Cotton, Stewart y 60.
SPENCER d. COTTON,
WI. STEWART,
WM. II. PRATT.
M0h.e. Anglst b ls37-9-IIw
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
Music.

. s. PFISTER, begs leave to announce {"
"a his friends and the public, that he has com
menced teaching young ladies to perform upon The
Piano Forte, and is now ready to attend to all thoa
who may desire this delightful accomplishment.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
COmmi.slon Ru.lness.

Cd \. PHlLP0T has commenced the Fac
Eas forage AND COMMISSION BUSINESS in
This CITY, and so.clts the patronage Of ms friends
and The public Office corner Of Daupfin and
Commerce street Mobile Sept l-9m2
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
Commission Rn,ine.s.

EtlYRE, CONVERSE & 90. vii commune
- the Commission BUSINESS in this city, and
trust By their prompt attention 70 business conhIed
To- them. 20 merit and receive a share Of patronage.
Mobile, sept. l., ls57-9nG.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
Commission Bmsiness.

TsNEiE subscriber will continue the CoMNIs-
4 SION Business in Mobile, and will be
thankful for portion Of the public patronage.
Sent. /. Is37-9m3. L. c. HEARD.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-11-04
rartorage & Commission Business

FHNHE subscriber continues the Factorage
q and Commission Business at Mobile.
ARCHIBALD BROWN.
Sent. I. lS37.-gm2
Canton herald., 1837-12-01

DT .Fae6f la order or the Pro-
- late Court of Madison C0gniy-
m-lea.tha October term. 1851. tie
undersigned vI. offer for sale % the
highest bidder. az the town Of tNenon.
on Saturday the 9,h day Of Decem-
berne1t. tie following tract on parcel
0f lands belonging 70 Mary l.. lIig.
-ina0tham q minor heir Of solomon
Hlr-u5otham, deceased, 20 wit: Lot
30. One. TWO. three and four. section
twenty. Township nine, Range one
west. containing. about $40 acres, IS
mg and being IN the County Of
Madison. and State Of Mississippi.
Tems.-One, two and three wears
credit. notes with approved securl-
III viii be required.
JNO. 3. WILSON. guardian.
Oct. 15.a. 1897. 23-fw
Canton herald., 1837-12-01

TIE undersigned Administrator of
the estate OF James Matloc. de-
ceased, will sell 10 the L,ehes; bidder
on the lsi day Of January next. M
following lands to wit: Sc 1 AZ Sec.
ton No 50 Township 10 To RANGE
; East. The \ oi the f of M
y + Of Sec No 81 Townsbin N
Range 3 East. The w ofihe Y n
Of Section Ne SO Township ia Range
3 East. The " sof tie Hr / Of See
ton p Township 10 Range s East
The " lSEIandN GEBSEs an,
; L All l. lof Section 81 Town
ship 10 Range 5 East and half y
which land bclongs 10 lie estate ofth,
SAID James Asalloc deceased.
Terms of sale, J credit Of one ans
two years, good and sufficient securi
~ required of purchasers.
JAMES II. MATI1C. Adar.
Ner. ~, t137. 2s-ts
Canton herald., 1837-12-01

The undersigned propose TO puJlisl
Fl the town of MgNaCElLo. Mississip
.;.o wces.F News Paper Jy theaboEe
name. We are well aware that in
attempting 20 commence the publica.
tiQn ot a paper a. this time. that We
will have u labor under serious disaa-
Fantages; but we feel assured that we
will lie sustained by the people OF
the South Eastern part Of our State.
as they are wholly uHsupp.ied with a
press IN that section: we a..ude to the
counties south Of Hranjoa and Paul.
ding.
It Is usual in 4 prospectus to saw
something Of the objects Of q paper.
proposes 70 be published; ana the
principles upon which il is to be con-
due;ed. Our object for we will
speak out frankly, is first to make our
paper asource Of profit to ourselves.
and secondly while we advance our
own interest, make an honest effort
to advance the interest and happiness
OF those who patronize Us. We will
endeaYor 10 make our paper proiita.
bic and interesting to our patrons. BY
the discussion and elucidation ofthose
subjects, which will be most intcres-
ting and useful 10 them. These sub.
Jec's we suppose to ke those re'ating
to the great agricultural interest OF
the country-the sound moral prin-
clples Of the community-in short.
the Intellectual improvement Of the
great body of fthe people upon all sub
lects efectlng their happiness and
prosperity. Our political PRINCIPLES
are those entertained by Washington
and Jetierson-in favor of strict
and just construction Of the Constitu.
ton. We believe that all llpowers not
granted TO the Federal Government
are reserved 10 the States or to The
people; and that all violations Of The
reserved rights of the States. is a VIC.
lation Of the Constitution and a dan.
cerous usurpation on the part of the
Federal Government. The present
situation Of our country affords \
melancholy example Of the conze.
quences Of the Executive throwinc
aside the Constitution and disrao,s
ding all the checks and restraints
which tha, Constitution had imposed
on him. and acting with no other
restraint than his OWE vii; and with ,
reckless determination to effect his
owl iayorite schemes, though m llions
sanuld sink from affluence 10 povsrtv
IN the general crush. In that portion
OF our paper devoted to politics. we
have no preference for men, wa 81
Tor princlples--not men. W. ~ ,5e 8
l.lssaIT As0 THE Constitution.
iERMS;-The PEARL RlvEa B,x.
NKS |lll 9s published on a large 81.
per-noyal sheet and sent 70 sabser;.
bers at tise dollars in advance ar x;v
aoiiars %, at the expiration Of the wear.
ihefirsi number will be issued abon,
the iirst Of September next.
GEORGE ]. COHFA
;, DONALD CAMERON.
Hoaiiosllo Jniy Ist 1881.
Canton herald., 1837-12-01

TSheT6F given that a. j. Hardy
4 and Ejher,1l Wilson. la.e oi ihe
firm " vs.. n. Ste-er a. Co.. have
disposed of their m.cres. 90 said con-
cern.aad Withdrawn from the c0-part-
uersbip. Tie business VIII still be
conducted under the style of
". II. STEGER / Co.
jacksonville Oct. 20. 1887, 22-3t