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The Pearl River banner. (Monticello, Miss.) 1837-18??, 1838-10-13

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Sharon College.
rs siuatedin Madison county. Mississippi, So

IT IS si,uatedin Madison county, Mississippi, sew
y en- miles easteIly fiom Caution, and twelve
niles north from Madisorsillc, on The elevation oi
and, between Big Black and l'paa Rivers, in
aregion as healthy as amy in the isntc. fins In
Institution including female department, now in
I'successful Operations, was chartered ~ Tie Lcgis-
laiure, in their session Of he last year. The
town oil Sharon, inv which tho toi,egc is located,
was incorporated at the same ilne, with special
referee to these Literary lnstutins, designed to be
reared within its limits. The bearing of the act
of Incorporation, on the promotion OF good order
and learning, may be understood by the following
extract from the charter OF the Town.
ssBc il iurtherenactcd, That the President aud
Council shall have power TO pass all necessary
laws for the good order, and government Of said
Town, not inconsistent with the Constitution, and
i Laws of the state, and OF the United States,
whereby education, and learning may be promo
ted, Fad tho retailing and vending OF ardent spr
its, Gambling, and every species of vice and i'm
morality, may be suppressed, together with the to
tai inhibition of the odous and savage practice OF
wearing Drks, Bowie-knives, or Pistols"
On account of the healthincss, and other advan-
tages Of the place, many friends of good order,
learning, and morality, are already beginning to
make il the place Of their residence.
Five gentlemen from different Statesn the I'M
Mon, all Of whom being now, OF having been, pro-
fessors in other institutions, already elected TO
the faculty. Fom of them are elergymen--onc
Methodist, one Baptist, one Presbyterian, and one
Cumberland Presbyterian, The course Of studies,
in this Institution, be equal to that of any 9TH
er college in tbs United States. The preparatory
department is already in operation, and numbers
between thirty and forty pupils, and will he more
extensively organized ON the first Monday Of May
! next.
/ The College proper will be organized and elias
SEES formed Oh the first Monday of next October
Any student however, wishing before that time, 10
pursue any studies Of the college classes. shall be
duly attended to, by the professors, at any time az.
ter the first Monday in May next.
There will be two vacations in tho year, one
| from the last Of Iuly to the first of October. and
| the other during (hristmast week
| PRi(EOF TUITION.
In the preparatory department porannum gao.
| In the college classes $40
| payable in advance.
| PRICE OF BOARDING.
| Board to be procured at $40 per month; and
washing including fuel at $50 cts. per month.
| By order OF the Trustees.
| G. GRAHAM, Sec'y.
Sharon, Feb. 90, 1898
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FactOrage 4 Commission Business
ET MOBILE.

FNNHE suhscriherrenews the tenderofhis
an services as Factor aud Commission
Merchant IN Mobile. circumstances lie
You'd his control Will cause him 10 re
main N Mobile 50 late that hp will he I'm,
able TO see many of his Georgia aud s.
Carolina friends personally. Hp is how
ever, enabled tossy that he has connect
ed hi'nselfwi.h Col. C. L. MATHEWS,
Of Dallas county, inshe Steam Press AMI
Ware House business, by which he offers
10 all who may he pleased TO palromze
him, Superior ireEroof storage, for all
cotton consigned 10 him for sale. From
his long experience in augusta Georgia,
in this business, he does not doubt he
will be able to give general satisfaction.
FRANKLIN C. HEARD.
Mobile, Nov 8, 1887 --o--4m.
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Prospectus
For publishing tie Lars of .Hissi,s

For publishing tie Lars Of .Nississipui
III .AN, being the rule of action proscr;h,i
M the supreme power of the state, commas
what is right, aud prohibiting what is wroo,
general acquaintance with its pro, isions il dc
BILE to the scholar, the legislator, the planter !
mechanic, aswell as tue laN scr by profession,
classes oi society, in a republican goyemn.I
! likconr own, dependant. L r tie perpet,ity o
insnmtioHs, alone on an enlightened publi, s,l
ment, require some knowledge Of the LEGAL III
'nens. upon which iliei. i5e4iies, and THEN lor
depend.
The laws Of Mississippi ofa general mature.
enacted by her successive legislatures, lie sc,,l
Cd in numerous volumes, buried under ma
private &c $, ofin,portancc 70 those alone who
directly interested in their provisions, and oeiu
by their bulk, and the want Encouragement. an,
most irsuperahle barrier 10 tlint general dissemn
ton OF their ccrtcrts, amongst the great mas,
the people, which their importance would seem
require.
10 collect and arrange. NJ tie laws ofa uenn
natnrr, now in force, in this state, under their a
propriatc titles together with suitable djye,
index, and experimenting in person, the conn
ton of Of The work, until ready for delivery, will
labor ofno small magnitude. The suppor, a
patronage OF the intelligent citizens Of this q,
state, feel confident, viii not be Withheld in
aiding in the accomplishment ola work which y
more widely Disseminate \ knowledge OF ourim
tutiors. and the wisdom, on which they are has
The work will be published in TWO royal ccta
vorumcs, comprising from FIVE to seven humid
pages, containing al after the cnacting clause. '
hatn. ofcvcry law in force, Of a general
ture, together with reference 10 the pamph
laws. A digested index TO the contcns Of the !
umes. viii he applied, bringing at once to the Vi
condensed statement ofthc standing law, IN
its distinctand appropriate title.
Terms will be, to subscribers, Five dolls. per
ume, bound and letteted, payable on delivery.
The work will, If sufficient encourae emen'is
tanned, be ready for delivery by the first ofJan
~ 1899.
T. J. FOX ALDEN
Jackson. March. 1928.
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sHRoN FEMALE ACADEMY.

| The Spring and Summer Session for the present
year will commence Oh the first Monday in March
and end with the last week III july.
| The s;hldies Of the Preparatory Class will cn,-
brace Orthography, Reading, pcnnmansf,ip. Arith-
metic, English Grammar, and Geography with the
use OF the Globes.
PRICE OF TUITION PER SESSION,
| TW ELVE DOLLARS.
| Junior Glass Astronomy, Natural, Moral, and
| Mental Philosophy, History, Chemistry, Rictor-
| c, Logic, and Political Economy.
| PRICE OF TUITION PER SESSION,
EIGHTEEN DOLLARS.
| Senior Class-Drawicg, Oriental Mc2zotinto,
| and Velvet Paintings, and Ornamental Nc~dle-
work. including the branches OF the Junior Class.
PRICE OF TUITION PER SESSION,
TWENTY DOLLARS.
INSTRUCTIONS ON TIE PIANOFORTE
PER SESSION, TWENTY DOLLARS.
The Institution has been provided with a good
! Piano, and the Trustees having made arrange
mcnts to procure the assistance Of two additional
Tutoresses, feel themselves authorized to offer to
parents DESTROYS of procuring for their daughters
a solid and ornamental education, all the advan a.
yes which numbers and competency OF Instructor
esses, a spacious and well regulated Academy,
and a retired, healthy, and pleasaat location can
| secure.
The Boarding House under the superintendent
| ofDr. Young, has been h,ted up, with special
| view to the accommodation Of young ladies. The
iiouseis now ready forthe reception Of seventy
boarders, and ito pains will be spared by the pro-
prietor to promote the comfort and convenience Of
| OF bis boartlcrs.
| The price ofboardsng per month. SIC; washing
| So So.
Doariors will be required to fareish thuis own
candles.
| Tuition PAYABLE in advance.
by order ofthe Board Of Trustees:
! G. GRAHAM, See'y.
Feb. 2s, 1893.
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WHITE. IIAGER eco.

A RE- agents for tho sale Of the Smith and Rus
IN Printing Presses, with which they can fur
nish their customers ut manufacturers prices
Ctases, Cases, Composing Sticks, Ink and every
article used IN the printing business, kept for 49,.
and furnished on short notice. Old type taken ii.
exchange for new at nine cents perlb.
N. 81 Newspaper pr"prictors who viii give The
above three insertions will be entitled to FIVE dol
lars in such articles as they may select from oul
Specimen.
T.. WHITE 4 IIAGER.
March l, 1881.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE

DURSU.aNT To- an order from the
= Probate Court Of Marion county,
made at the court house thereof, shall
offer for sale On credi. Of twelve naoaibs,
at the late residence Of John Adams late
OF Marion county, Decd, On Saturday
abe Erst day az September next, the fol-
Low .ag descsih4d tracts or parcels Of land.
lying in the county and State aforesaid,
10 wit:
Fractional section twenty-four. town
ship three Of range thirteen east: and
north-eastquarter Of section twenty -lbree,
and south east quarter Of section twenty
lhree Of township three Of range thirteen
east. ALSO, fractional section thirteen.
in township three Of range thirteen cas-,
OF the Basis Maridan-- ALSO the north,
west quarter Of section twenty. three oil
range thirteen east; the whole amounting
10 twelve hundred and thirty seven acres,
which said land is bounded on the east by
Pearl River. The psrchaser will he
bound % give note and approved securi-
". ss
ANDERSON ADAMS, Adm
Columbia, July 10th ls33-35-3-w.
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N)TICE TO NEWSPAPER puRrrs,

FETIiE Editor Of the DEIEWAREaN
IA lished at Wilmington Delaware bro,',.
prepare NEWSPAPER DlRECTr1pnpwv'
therefore asks favor, that each newsn,na
Usher in the United States viii forward r ~.
mail, one copy ofthcir paper. He in,enas, :
range them by States, giving their ro,;cs
this favor, eac' editor sending his paper sS.,
ceivc one copy ofthn Directory as seon n NJ,
ready. The advantages ola hect Of this k,
publishers, must be apparent to all. =
~ Editors will please copy the above a.
twice, in order to give it circulation.
Feb. IL.
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~ Office!

= ETTERS OF administration having
IL been granted TO The undersigned by
the Probate Crurl OF Lawrence County,
at The December term, 1887, on the es'
tate of eremiab Harrison. deceased Nh
tee is hereby given to all persons having
claims against said estate, 10 present them
duly authenticated within the time pre-
scribed by law, or they will be forever
barred; and those indebted to said estate
are requested 10 come forward and make
immediate payment.
WlLLl.aM HARRISON, .Adm'r.
REBECCA HARRISON, .qJm'S.
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NOTICE.
II LETTERS ofA,min;,,.

IT LETTERS Of Admini,ir,,;..
- hrr" granted 10 The uodersiy,s
ilr prohaia Court of Lawrer..s
81 he February Term 1880. on ~
tate % David Burn.y deceased. !, !" y
w'Ilanu-s-d. Notice is bcr.I,v :. ~
al persons having claims aeains, 81 !,
tate !" present them duly su,heo,,
within 'he time prescribed by i,
they will be forever barred, and Il,
sons indebted to said estate a,e
ed to come Harvard and make INN
paymement
JOSEPH NEYLANS. A.
Monticello, March 81, ls3s--.i-cw. Ap
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Law Notice.

n AND S. SMITH, have associ
IN . themselves in the practice OF
law, they will attend to professional
siness in the Superior Courts bel
Jackson, and in the counties OF !
renee. Marion, Covington, Simpson,
.piah and Pike, any bushes conhdeI
their care will receive their prompt
undivided attention. Office at Mont
10.
Feb. I. 1838-17-tf.
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DOCTOR j. s. BUSH,

rIFFERS his professional service
Ottbe citizens Of Monticello an
city, and trusts by strict attention g
siness to merit unreasonable share OF
ronage.
Office one door west Of Arthur Smiths
Office
April 7, l838-22-6t.
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DR. s. w. SMITH.
TUsENDERS bis professional sers
- 10 The citizens of Monticello ans
xinity. Office one door North Of
.Boyer's Store
April 81. 1885, -94-6'.
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call forth. Al thisine large number nf iadies a
pesed IN the grove IN fheir carriages. and enlsen-
ed The scene with Their gay appearance anu s'h'hne
faces.
We hare mi been able 10 obtain for this paper.
COPY of the toasis and other pot codings, aud can
therefore only saw that the President oi The Rail
Road Company Ten. RonERT nafsr. alter be-
ing toasted arose and addressed tie audience, IN
speech occupying about one hobt lis address was
wholly confined 10 the subject Of the Raj Road, but
II WIS one of surprising force and cicaness of aren
nent beauty Of dieon. and chastehess and elegance
nf delivery Exalted estimate ol Gen.
HAMS talents as a statesman. aud his eloqnenoe
and eraee as an orator. all uur auileipallons were
more than realized, aud think We may say the
same for the whole audience. During the Whole
address, he commanded the must entire aud undiTi-
ded attention OF the saS asscmbage and The delight
ed expression Their countenances, throughout.
fully auesieb the high qualification they experienced
from his .luquence and the conviction which iol-
lowed the resisless force of his arguments. We
very much regret that shall be unable 10 lay his
address before readets, synopsis OF II, which
would do hun partial justice. lie concluded
his speech by offering the following sentiment, which
received with great applause:
ToAsT nY GfN. 1lafsr. The ranse n Internal
Improvements the right hand Of fellowship,
cordially extend by the Sorru 10 the Wrsr,
be ~ cordially tceevcd-and IN giving our hands,
let give our hedrts also"
After the conclusion Of Grn. HAWKS speech, The
several States though which the Great lsaii Road
VIII pass. nrng toasted Judge RIrsE ot Tennessee,
and addressed The audience speech Of about
three quarters OF an hour. lie was loudly aud en-
eheeted by tie audience. Our posi-
teu VS. SUCH that We were unable distinctly 10 hear
ls roce, bur those who were naar hun pass the high
cst enromiups upon his address Several YnIun-
Zee, lol-ls were gwen and letters from gentlemen
ylted who could Intend. ad. Inch shall
publish hereafter. Among the distinguished lndl-
siduls presen, otbef iban the special guests, were
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greement TO signing another paper confirming the
first. and the above circumstances Mr.. Dang
communicated 10 The Police office en- Monday even
ing carly While Mr.. ID. was al the Police Office
making his statement, and the affidavit against Nh
Corsc the latter gentleman called at Mr.. DIS house
aud left $500 more. and a second paper for the sig
nature OF Mr. D., s,ying that ho would call aboni
o'clotk. This last paper was confirmation nfthe
FIRST aud fsgned would have freed Tom and oxun-
Grated him and all concerned from any criminal pros
ecution, and would also have exoneraied any per
son who might have haiboured or sheltered him
This was however. going rather too far aud officers
Merritt aud Peek. no entrusted with the man.
agement OF the business, proceeded at once TO the
residence of MI. ID. in Nariek street. where they
watched until they Mr.. &. 60 in, company with
friend. lie was shown into The pallor, where Mr..
d. was waiting Tor them. Merritt went into the
house by back way, and went cautiously 10 the
door OF the room where the parties seated
Mr.. C.then took out $3.50. which he laid upon
chair. and handed the second paper Mr.. Darg,
told HIM TO sig IN that, and he thought he knew where
he could lay hold OF another batch OF money. Mr..
Merritt then walked cautiously unpefceivcd by Mr.
Corse. and laying h hand on The money, remarked,
" No signing ia if4s presence will take charge of
the money. aud vi are m, prisoner, Mr.. Corse." -
That genteman Is may be imagined was rather
dumbiounded but there was no help FOR IT, so he
marched off quietly TO Mr.. Lowndes's residence IN
Liberty street. Nj. MERRITT asked II he had any
more OF The about him, and he replied he lad
not. but while the road the aestrates II some
how slipped out tina, he had $4,000 more. Tins the
officer demanded. and 1t was given up. making the
amount recovered s6950. Mr.. Gofse Vas allowed
TO depart condtonay and Will be examined this tIts
al i. NJ. Tue following Is the section oi the adt
which relates 10 his case
Every person who shall be convicted Of having
concealed any offender alter the commission of anY
felony, oil having giving such offender any otllet
aid, knowing thai he has committed a felony. with
intent aud order that he may avoid or escape ffon
arrest irIal. correction punishment shall be
deemed accessory after the fact aud upon con
~ot,on shall be punished by imprisonment in Tie
States prison not exceeding months. or hy fine
not exceeding $1,000, OF by hne aud imprisonment
butl.n
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From The Neir York Erpres efSepta.
TIE SLAVE CASE.

Mr.. Barney Cofse, the individual charged with re
cefyng the D.oney stolen from Nj J. T. Dag by
his slave, Tom shes, aud al aide IA The ESCAPE OF
the ieon, was Yesterday brought up iar examinations
and declined ans Aef4ss any question. lie mas re
quited to give bal tie Of S50o0 or his appear
anoe fortlial.
A colored man, named David Rup2les. WIS yrs
and coneealment ollhe negro Tom"
The examination ol auseies WAS begun about =
O'Clock ~ the afternoon, and not bfanghl to Il
olese t1l about uIne lulhe evening
DAVID kreoLfs, on examination, stated thai hs
arc was %. he resided Al % l,sqenafl street, bonn
ia Lyme Coonecaeul, Is editor 81 tie eMnor oil
Liberty Declines answering any questions feia-
tive 10 The slave fom, hts hn1alease of ms eoaz
ccalmcni
Rageles was rcqulled 10 find ba IN g ooo for his
appearance I1fttial, and, complying With which, lie
was liberated.
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.
The Genefai EaIt enilon OF the Protestant EMS.
copa Chufe a. afened Tor pubic worshp =, ST
Peters Chnfa MS morning, aud was opened h, a
sermon by the Right Rev. Bishop Meade Of Nifpi.
MA Ii Is understood lhal the sHIines fof business
viii be held a. 81. Andrews Church II - nov
fifty -thiee years since the first regularly orenuize1
Convention assembled consisting of Ia, and ee,Irn
delegates from seven States only. which we've New
\ ofh, New jersey, Pennsylvania Delaware. Mary,
land, Virginia, and South Carolina No b,shnn At
tended,-dlthough Bishop Scabuty of Connection,
had been ordained by the non nrlnn Scotch Hish
ops Drs, White and Provost we've moi otla,ned
I'LL the year alter. These gentlemen were not there
lore, as IS generally supposed the first bishops in the
United States. There WAS nothing" says Bislon
White IN his History OF the Church. against the
validity OF DR.. Seabulys eplseopacy although II was
thought proper IN his aud Bishop Seabury's ofdna-
ton, to apply FIRST TO England"
There are now, we believe, sixteen Rishpps in I'M,
United States nearly all, II not the whole of whom
are in attendance. These are as follows :-Bisbon
Griswold, OF Eastern Dlocess. Presiding Blsbon .
Moore, OF Virginia Meade Assistant Bisbop of N,.
einia Bowen, CT South Caroina Chase OF Hi
nois Brownell, oil Connecticut Onderionk. of
Pennsy lsanla; Oaderdonk, of New York. NIL
valne, OF OHIO; Hopkins OF Vermont; smith. Of
Kentucky; Doane, OF New jersey; Ives. Of North
Carolina Otey, OF 1enua ssee kemper Missiona.
ny bishop OF MissoHlI aud Indiana; and M'Coskray
Of Michigan.
bishop White pfesided al the previous Conyen-
,ipns iof mali century, aud ms hand every pre-
ia'e out The last banned, received ordination.
Nal. Gas.
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DREADFlL FIREIN NEW JERSEY

The fire in The New Jersey woods, we just learn
from gentleman who left Bordentown on Nednes
dry, has increased 10 nnsi alarming aud iilghuul
extent. Millions property have already been con
snmcd \ space OF - miles III Icing In, II III feadlh,
through burlington aud Monmouth counties, and
consisting chefy OF pine woods and cedar swanps.
- now ina siate II conflagtaton. The clouds Of
snoke seen twenty mules of, and At night the All
i filled with lnrid blaze winch dlms the noun
The rrass aud woods arr ~ patched from the
drought that the flames spread with lightning like
aplj0y, presenting II night Of unparalleled
sublmy. a ffeat many houses aud thousands of
eofds oil Would destroyed aud II Is feared Il
have petlshed " Y. Star.