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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-07-24


"HTS will be both Gramn1er and
Dictionary of Botany--presehting
first, vegetable Physiology, and second, a
minute and accurate description of every
plant yet discovered in Georgia, together
with its medical and noxious properties
its English name, its emblem, language,
&c. Such work is much peeded at this
time, in our Southern Institutions. We
have no text book in Botany, calculate i to
render the science attractive. Such as
we have are nothing more than few dis
connected facts in Physiology, or a dry
description of a few leaves, roots, flowers,
&C., all tending to excite disgust rather
than taste. Students shonld, as soon as
possible, be indicted into the practical part
of the science-it is that only, which can
inspire them with enthusiasm in the pro-
secution of their researches. We have
never known profound Botanist made
so, br delving for months over pages treat
ing of sap alburnum, canbium, and the
like. This work viii teach pupils, first,
the names of the classes and orders In. the
Linnean SYSTEM, the method Of analysing
flowers, and proceeded next to the exa.
mining, collecting, ard arranging of them
into herbariura. A love for the science
being thus implanted, il must and Will
increase, and urge them into further and
further investigations.
We intend that cur work shall be al
once a text book for schools pleasing
.companion for ladies in the boudoir and
saloon-a useful friend and companion
for gentlemen in their travels, their daily
ranbles, dzc.-FinaIly it viii be enriched
with every species Of information which
can render such werk entertaining anC
instructive.
/ We solicit the assistance Of scientific,
gentlemen throughout the State, il furnish
ing is with information concerning tx
names, locality and habits of plants il
their immediate vicinity. Such iniorma
i ton Willie gratefully and properly acknov
| lodged.
Postmasters are requested to act a.
agents in receiving and forwarding u
subscribers aames, as early as the first o
4 November
Tho work win contain from 5 to 7oC
/ pages octaso, and be furnished "a subscri
bers d boards, at SIS per copy. Il vii
be issued during the next winter, proVi
ded the number Of subscribers warran
the expense.
AN editors thf61ghout he Southern
States ifiendl 10 The diiiIusidn of scientif
know edgs who WilIinsen this notice az
forward Us copy Of their paper, viii 5
entitled 10 copy Of the work.
s. EA'rASTE
prin. c. Female C,olees
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-07-24
North MissisAippi Advocate.

THE vast domain acquired by the Stale OF
Mississippi IN the purchase of the Choctaw
and Chickasaw Lands by the United States
having, ION account Of the great fertility Of the
soil and salubriousness of its chmate,) been
settled with high-minded and intelligent pop
ulaticn, with a rapidity almost unequalled, rem
ders it absolutely necessary that means Of In
telligence Should he dfused in an equal pro-
portion to the increase. As yet, Monroe County
has been deprived of public Press. Her
standing among her sister Counties Of the
State is high;-her population is great and is
increasing, and the fact that there IS not within
her borders a single public print has been a
subject of reproach to her.
The undersigned has resolved, provided the
public spirit Of the County viii aid him in the
adventure, to establish Press in the town O
Aberdeen. The institution of Press IN this
fiourishing and important town has been pre-
viously attempted, but from the inehiciency Of
the individuals who embarked init, OF the want
of that support which is necessary for the sue
cessful establishment of one, the attempts have
been abandoned The fact IS that money il
necessary for the commencement of the busl
ness, for It is impossible that Paper, Ink, Type
and the labor Of. printers can be procured fo
nothing. Having received undoubted assur
ances that funds win be early provided for thu
! Undertaking, the undersigned VIII at an earl
1 aav establish Press IN Aberdeen, and publish
| newspaper under the title at the head Of thu
prospectus, and now respectfully sohcits thu
co-operationof the citizens Of Monroe County
and the Counties adjoining.
As to the creed Of politics which tn
g NORTH MIssIss1PR9 ADvocATE" win adopt
Is proper to remark that it win support the doc
trine Of State Rights as understood BY Jefier
SON, and the Republicans Of '9e, and vii op
nose firmly but temporarily the present Ad
lininistration, who claiming exclusive Denocra
lcg, have been guilty Of supporting doctrines
only worthy Of blue-hght federalism Gu
motto IS eOUR CogNIRY, and our country
interests IN every respect, as We undeFstanl
lthern, WI find ID the { NoRTH AlissIssrPPI AD
vocATE,, firm supporter and defender. til
/ unnecessary to say more, but close By remark
ING at 81 OUR FRUITS YE SHALL KNOW Is
The NoRIH MIssIss1F AnVcckEE' WI
be printed On . large sheet with good type an
furnished 70 subscribers b Mai q 0therNis
/ at Five Dollars year, rAvAHEz - ADVANCE.
II &C. Il IS inlportanb that the eu6scrp tIon dst
BE returned IS early IS possible. as 4 q th
Intention of the elsgned 70 commerce "a
notification Of tl paper II q few weeks.
BYRON BARKER.
Aberdeen, Jigm ST. 1888
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U. s. BANK NOTES.

The bill which passed the Senate a
month or two ago, to prohibit the reissue
of notes of the old Bank Of the United
States, was brought up in the House of
Representatives on Friday night, by an
adriot nnaneuvre of Mr.. THoMAs, of Ma
rvland, rode over the mass of other i'm
portant bills boforc the House, finally
passed by majority Of eight votes, and is
bv this time law, so far as the General
Government has power to legalize so glar-
ing an outrage upon State rights as it in
wolves. National IstezIgencer.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-07-24
From the Columbian Gazette.
WHOM THE PEOPLE REJECTS THE
PRESIDENT REWARDS.


The Hon. FELIX GRUNDY, re-
Gently rejected by the people of Tennes.
see as their Senator, has been appointed
by the President, by consent Of the SEN
ate, ATTORNEY GENERAL of the United
States.
Mr.. Grundy has adhered to the for
tunes Of the President, through all his
late experiments and discomftures, and
look the lead in the war against the u. s.
Bank-he is, therefore; now rewarded for
all bis sacrifices Of principle and personal
respect.
1t seems to be tho settled policy of Van
Buren, to contemn the voice of the people.
In all cases, whom they reject, he imme.
diately rewards with some important of.
fee. The people Of Tennessee said to
Mr.. Grundv, you have betrayed our in.
tepests, you have supported measures de,
structive of our invaluable Institutions
you have fawned and tuckled at the fee
Of the Executive, and are, therefore, un.
worthy longer to represent US IN the Uni
ted States Senate-the President replies
come to my bosom thou faithful one
faithful to me and my parry you have
sustained all my experiments and have
with me, turned adeaf ear II the wants
and clan1ors Of the people come, receive
i thy reward, be my Attorney General.
Never mind These abuses viii ent
on the 9Th of March, I64I, when Henri
Clay takes the Presidential Chair.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-07-24
FROM ENGLAND.


The packet ship Oxford at New York
from London to Sd June, reports the Ii.
verpool Cotton Market in healthy condi.
ton, and prices firm. A large business
was done for the week ending the 1st
June in American descriptions: in the ear
" part ofthe week some little advance
was realized, but was afterwards lost from
the trade having purchased less freely.
The political news is but little later
than the extracts by the Great Western.
A "very extensive row" was kicked up
in the sixth ward, New York, on the 4th
inst, originating in an insult offered to the
Irish population by two American sailors.
At one time, several thousand persons were
engaged, the Irish using the shiilaleh, and
the natives brick bats. The attention oil
his honor the Mayor, was called TO the
case before any thing very serious occur.
ed.
The Canada Patriots are still in motion,
appearing at one time on the Niagara from.
tier, in military array, and at another on
the lakes as buccaneers. A party ofthe
latter Of about fifty men were recently ar.
rested on Lake st. Clair, thirty or forty
miles above Detroit.
We understand that the Hon. James K.
Paulding has arrived in this city to take
upon himself the duties Of Secretary Of the
Navy, and was sworn into Office on Mon.
day last. He is of course, now acting as
Secretary ofthe Navy.-Nat. In. !,
The EXPRESS MALs.-The Senate
has struck out the provision in the Posi-
RoAD bill for stopping the Express Nails
and the continued existence of those Mails
is now in suspense between the two Hou
ses Of Congress.
REGULATION OF STRAMBoArs.-Tht
Senate yesterday disagreed to. the amend
ment ofthe House of Representatives tc
ats bill ofregulating the navigation ofsteam
| boats, by which it was proposed to inflic! |
fine Of five thousand dollars On owners 70
any loss of lives by explosion of boilers
Gc.,'and substituted for provision, that
in all prosecutions at law for damages il
such case, the fact of such explosion shal
be considered prim facie evidence of vii
ful intent, &c. Thus amended, the BIZ
has passed both Houses and may be con
sidered the law Of the land.
INrEaEsr.-On the last day Of May tht
Bank of England announced that thei
rate Of interest was reduced to 1-2 pc
cent.-Nat. Cou.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-07-24
COMMUNICATIONS.
Cot. BARKER, Editor Of the Southern


Argus -
The Trustees of the MISSISSIPPI FEMALE
COLLEGE desire you would give circulation to
the following
Card,
The Trustees of the Mississippi Female Col
ege have seen publication purporting to be
an extract or synopsis of a discourse delivered
by Col. Boyd at Woodville in this State.
1t states, in substance that Col. Boyd had
loaned "certain Wings" of Lowndes county
the sum of $4,000 to prevent the sacrifice Of
certain building, erected by them for the
purpose ola Female Academy.
That Col. Boyd was defaulter to the Gen
eral Government we knew, and that he should
feel great impatience to extenuate his defalca-
ton, is what We could readily suppose. But
we could not have believed that any motive
could have tempted Col. Boyd to adopt any
fraudulent means, or descend to any disingen-
uous artifce to vindicate his reputation.
A becoming respect for ourselves, as men,
and a solemn sefse of duty as Trustees and
Guardians of the College, require us to say
that the statement of Col. Boyd is utterly un-
true. and that.at no time nor under any cir
,Oalmstonces has Col Boyd loaned US one dollar
for the purpose alledged. nor for any other pur.
pose whatever.
1t would certainly greatly alleviate the
weight of public censure if the Colonel cOult
show that his default to the amount of SIO;O0C
could be placed to the credit Of his generous
and benevolent feelings in thecanse of Femal
Education. This is 4heonly apology, iimpoten
as is which his best friends can make for hi
heterogeneous conduct.
Itmay be, however, that the Colonel though
the discourse he delivered would pass ..ssd
silenciO," or would not travel beyond the littl.
village Gifts nativity and as such, neither thl
feelings or reputation of others would be affect
edbyit Wehope, however, that the COlone
\ WILDE admonished by the circulation that bal
beengivento his addressneye again to ventur,
| upon the publication Of a SANDER under thede
Elusive hope that tmay never reach thepa1tsl
affected.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-07-24
s1IEAMRoAI REGIII.ATION-

The DiL which originated ii the Senate fol
regulating steamboat navigation has passed
the House Of Represents with important
amendments; one Of which, introduced On mo.
ton of Or. LHInDs, imposes fine Of Eve thou
sand dollars ior every case Il loss of life b
lives b steamboat boiler explosions. Thii
amendment has yet to pass sss Senate.
There IS no doubt that. Ia some effective
shape, this bin VIII become law l6.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-07-24
SUMMARY

Congressional elections for the 26th Con.
gress will take placein Illinois and Nilsson.
~ on the first Monday in August; Yer.
mont, 1st Tuesday in September; Geor.
gia, LIST Monday in October; Arkansas, Isl
Monday in October; s. Carolina, I'd
Monday in October; N. Jersey, Cd Tues.
day in October; Pennsylvania, Cd Tues.
dayn October; Ohio, Cd Tuesday in DC.
tobcr; N. York, lst Monday in November;
Massachusetts, Cd. Monday in November;
Delaware Cd Tuesday in November.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-07-24
Select CLASSICAL scTIooT.

TIME Subscriber would teach a select Enc.
n Ish and Classical school for young Gen
tlemen IN the town of Aberdeen, provided he
could meet with the necessary encouragement.
Those who feel desiEous Of patronizino this
school, Will have the goodness to caIl On the
subscriber at his residence (Female Academy
for the purpose Of entering their Children q
wards. i A. Mel FAN
Aberdeen July 5, 1893. 43-2t
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-07-24

Two Hundred Dollars Reward.
n ANYWAY from the subscriber, on the
10 18th Of July, inst, Negro fellow named
NOSE, yellow complicated, spare made, six
feet high, twenty-five years Old, some Of his
fore teeth out, and has scar or wound near
the right shoulder on the back. which was oc-
casioned by rife shot. As have reason TO
believe he was enticed away by a white per-
son, / viii give the above reward Of two bun
dred dollars for the apprehension and convic-
ion Of the thief and negro, OF fifty dollars for
the negro alone.
JOHN McMURRAIN.
Muscogee County, July 12,-46-3t
The Columbus Miss. Argus win publish
tho above three times, and charge to this of
fee Columbus (Geo.) Enquirer.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-07-24

Valuable Tract Of Land for Sale.
YTNHE subscriber offers for sale his very
IL desirable plantation on which he resides,
lying on the Tombigbee River, seven miles
below Columbus. The above tract of Land
contains nine hundred and twenty acres, Of
which 40 is cleared and in high state Of
cultivation. There is on it a first rate Frame
Dwelling House, Gin House, with OTerseer's
house, and all other necessary buildings Any
person wishing to purchase a desirable resi-
dence near Columbus, and perfectly healthy,
can geta bargain by applying to the snbscri-
Der residing on the premises, or to DR.. J. Ba-
ker, in Columbus, Miss.
T. B. TABB.
july 24-45-tf
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2OO DOIIars Reward

nor the apprehension of William n.
II SteWart-charged with Nero steal
ing-who made his escape from me on tbs
night Of the 9Th fully, 1888, near Cartbare.
Ala as / was taking him from Tuscaloosa "a
Erie jail Said VIM. P. Is sOnof John Sew
art OF Hamilton, Mississippi and wiz PROBABLY
endeayor to get to his fathers He = abo1t
u or p years ofage stout and wen made. WITH
heavy eyebrows and black hair. He had On
when he escaped, broad hrinmel drab hat
snuff colored cloth dress coat aad Eqht colored
pantaloona.
The above reward VII be given for his an.
prehension and confinement In any iaii IN
Alabama. 2 F. BEASLEY,
SherIn Of Greene county, Ala.
4t44 Flag Of he Uhion.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-07-24

At the residence Of her brother-in-law, Bar
rent Hoes, Esq, at Kmderhook, on the 10th
inst. Miss JANE VAN buren,, sister Of
the President Of the United States, ii the
seth year Of her age.-During a protracted
and painful illness, She was supported by the
promises and consolation Of the gospel, which
enabled her to bear up with christian fortitude
and resignation under a load Of bodily infirnii-
ties, and to q die the death of the righteous"
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-07-24

r UTHUR HOWARD, Attorney g. Coun.
IL seIlor at Law, viii practice in Lowndes,
and the adjoining Counties, composing the
Sixth Judicial District. His Office is above
stairs, in the rough cast building on Market
Street, Columbus, nearly opposite the Land
OEce. Any business put in his hands. shall
be pushed forward with unremitting activity.
Columbus, Miss. July "a 1838.-46-2m
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Y BOUND, thankful for past favoFs, takes
II. this method to inform the citizens Of Co
lunnbus, and the public generally, that having
procured an assistant Baker, he is now manu-
featuring Butter Cracker, which being al
ways fresh, and branch of the profession
which he has followed for the last fifty years
without intermission, warrants them better
than any imported Cracker.
He is also extending his bakery to every va
riety Of Cakes: specifications for any kind o.
quantity, will be supplied at short notice for
Families Or Parties
P. s. Merchants and Planters can be sup
piled with Crackers by the single pound or
barrel. Also. Hard, OF Sea Bread, an excel
lent and cheap article for plantations, as it viii
keep for years in any climate.
july 10. l83s.A3-tf
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-07-24

GTRAYED from theTesidence Of Mr.. Lock:
- EFT near WahalaIs very fine ehesnut cor.
rel Horse, of good size and ingood order, with
white face, one hind foot and leg white nearly
up to the knee. He has some white spots on
his back-occasioned by the nibbmg Of the sad
die, and is a little lame in the left fore leg from
cut received just under the fetlock. The
above reward VIII be given for the delivery Of
said Horse to me. in the town Of Gainesville,
or liberal reward win be given for any nfor-
nation by which said horse can be obtained.
GEORGE WATT.
July g, ls3s.-42-3t
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Femalc TcncIler VYanted.

A Female Teacher Wanted.
M ANTED by the Trustees Of Franklin
w Academy, female assistant Teacher IN
the institution, who is capable ofteachiDg &C.
ography, English Grammar, Natural Philosc-
ply, History, together with the primary brens
ches fan English education. The salary win
be four hundred dollars Per session Of FIVE
months; the session to commence on the first
Monday of August next. Any person intend
ing to apply for the situation, is requested to
send their application forthwith, directed to
the subscriber at Columbus, Mississippi.
None need apply unless they can come Wen
recommended both as to qualifications and good
moral character
OVID P. BROWN, Sec'y B. T,
July 10, 1888. 43l4t
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GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
To the Sheriff Of Lo'O7ades County Greeting:
"HEREAS, have received informa-
w ton that vacancy has occurred In the
Office Of Representative for the County of
Lowndes by the resignation Of Samuel Butler,
do, therefore, issue this writ, authorizing and
requiring you to hold an election in your coun-
ty, on Monday and Tuesday, 22d and 23d of
October next, to fill said vacancy; and / do.
moreover enioin you to conduct the same in all
raene9qfs. conformatlY to law, and make due re-
turn thereof 10 Jn9 I5OCIUto4y cst-4A
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
my hand and caused the great seal ofthe State
ia be affixed at Jackson, this 26th day of June,
A. D. 1888, and of the sovereignty of the
State of Mississippi the twenty-frst.
A. G. M'NUTT.
By the Governor:
BARRY w. BENSON, Sec'y State.
Iuly6, 1888
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-07-24
Mississippi Union Bank

TNHE undersigned Commissioners for re-
IL ceiving Subscriptions to the Stock of the
above Bank, viii regularly attend at the Court
House IN Columbus, on Tuesday of each week.
until the time appointed for closing the books
All those who intend subscribing, WIN please
hand in their titles, sc. for examination. to FL
Their OF the Commissioners at any time pre-.
viously, IN order that the subscriptions fof
stock may be admitted at a regular meeting.
mo. DAVIES,
GEO. GOOD,
WMs L. CLARK,
Commissioners.
Columbus, June Is, 1sSs-4B-tf
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ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY
DOLLARS REWARDf!!

ID UNAWAK from the
NSubscriber, nine miles
North East-of Columbus Mis-
sissfppi, on Friday, the 9Th June
last, a negro man named JESS.
% or a years old 5 feet 8 or
10 inches high, dark complex
ion, well built, round face, part
Of one ofhis front teeth brolxen
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-07-24

In pursuance ofthe above writ of election
l shall cause the poll to be opened al the, pre-
clncts IN this county, on Monday the 22d day
OF October next, and day following.
J. w. BYRN
July7, 1888.
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INFORMATEON WANTED
eSG.Ql9
d S. BROOM. NJ. d.

(Of the firm Of Broom g. Semp1e-MObile)
SURGEON DBNR1SRa
rs now in Columbus, at Jones' Hotel, where
il he will remain for a few days and offers
qure them, in all the various branches ofDen.
tai Surgery.
Ladies viii be attended to at their residen-
ces.
July 24-45-tf
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Dissolution Of CO-Partylers79i,,
NNHE Co-Partnership heretofore ex;st;,,.
between the Subscribers, under - ts-1S.
Of Purvis, Andrews & Crawford. 8 ~ dsv
dissolved By mutual consent. The busiDss5 Of
the firm Nln be settled By any one n ~ mn.
scFlbers. ROBERT PURVIS.
WARREN ANDREWS.
J.AMES CRAWFORD.
June con, 1888.
Inc Columbus (s5iss1 Argus o1goInsfy
Journals = Tuscaloosa Intelligsncef and Selma
free Press, win insert the stsgs mt i5fbidd,
and forward theiraccounis 6 e I6f ,sf.
ment.-ll Noble Ckrosieis
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r N the absence a ths s s1. 49,
simmons 8 Thalea il acs q -.
Agents
B. SOUTHAII.
w ia SoUTHAl.F
Columbus, JAY q. 4-St
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..ls near Detroit are alleged to
,,sula 0o@ainst the people Of Michigan,
n bttsr e 4 represented to be n danger
9 y ceiling. Mr.. Schoolcraft, it is
b eao i,tsn to Detroit that the Saginaw
bS' p,J,rstgd their late murders by the
5 sandwich ~. CO. people. The
anCn o III. 1 are made thus outrageous by
ech UPJe from Michigan upon their
be pny' last night, II o'clock, was
st J. : hotter than ever.
/ 855s2a i the E9 n sS1sn f Sy
b heal ,a, y with much real eloquence q
DF'TTStl1, was not sprinkled with LOcOfO-
ION tOlu .ou,s one or two days later from
ss n5 there i nothing ,g9, ofi%poF'an''' the
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person in the face, has large scar on his back
caused by burn.
ALSO.
A man named 4 EWgs, . or 26 years Of
are, s feet 10 or IL inches high, very dark
complexion, with rather down cast look
when spoken TO, one or two of his front teeth
out, and when walking fast rather inclined to
hop.
MARIA the wife of Lewis is small
woman about . or % years old, dark com.
plexion, small blemish in her right eye only
seen on close examination, large mouth and
thick lips, inclined to be very proud.
The above described negroes may be found
lurking about Greensborough, Greene county
Alabama, or making their way to Dallas coun-
ty Alabama. If they have not obtained free
papers from soneswfite person, and are now
on their way to a free State, reward Of Thir-
ty Dollars win be given for the negroes, or
proportional part for any one of them, and il
taken off by any white person, viii also give
a reward of one hundred dollars to any per
son upon conviction Of the th;eF
JOHN THOMAS.
July 23-45-tf
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PROPOSALS
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