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Litchfield enquirer., 1838-08-30

Yosng Men.-Mos, young men eonsid-
or it a great misfortune 70 be poor. or not
TO have capital enough 10 establish them
selves at their outset 10 life in goed busis
ness. This is a mistaken notion. so fer
from poverty being a misfortune 10 him. u
We may judge from wha, We every day be-
hold, Il 70 really blessing che chance .
more than 10 to I in favor Of success OF
such . young man, over ono who stars
with plenty Of money. Lot enc Who
looks back twesty years, and see who COM
meucsd business nj that time with aoun~
dance Of means, and trace than down 20
Ihs present day hOw many of these can
nov boast of wealth and ssandingf On
,hs contrary, how many have become peer,
los. their places In sOeissys and are passed
by their own boon companions with Iook
which painfully Says, ! hnsv zee not!
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-08-30

There is curious anecd.s told about the first SET
fling Of Powna VT. and some of the adjoining towns,
which is worth relating, as it goes to show how the
,lers 1t is as follows: Mr. Robinson, who super
intended tho settling Of the county, was Presbyteri-
an, and resided in Bennington. He was always sure
ascertain OF wha, religion his purchaser If q
Presbyterian, he would show him farm in Benning-
ton; IL Baptist, in SALISBURY; if an Epscopafan,
in Arlington; but if no religion, Pownal was the
y to seventy five years. and ret the general charac-
TER Of each shows most clearly the original stamp 6x-
ed upon it by Mr.. Robinson, the land-holder"
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-08-30

Msr5r.-Thomas FFench, o native Of
Troy, WINS most inhumanly murdered 90
Saturday evening. at Sing Sing, near The
Croson water works quarry. -Four freshmen
IRE supposed 70 DO the perpetrators. one ol
whom By the name Of Patrick FarFon has
been arrested. and b now In prison. JIG
has laA wife and several small chlldren.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18
MARRIAGES.

Married Small IDsc, tic 18Th of November last by the
Sny h. Jores, Ar. E. SF,tcSr1H Of Johnion'S Springs TO
tho amab.c aeI Miss IArr FRAscEs liu SsIcCrT,
daughter the Joshua Iaacct, 81! Of Goochand county,
Virginia.
Married lie ajt u BY the Rev Acdrcw Hart, M JoHs C.
CASES, M' ;iISEHyA GcoDr al OF Charlotte county
Married. Thursday evcnin. tho 18th ut By Rev Geo Ban,
CHARLES w B"D, of Das!cs DnwidIc to Miss MARGARET
Inxcc OF Dr. Francis L. Moseiy OF Nottoway conay
Married Tuesday the It'll day OF December, by the Rev Mr.
W JoHs e. Miss MAnI r., eldest daughter Ut
Col. Samuel Drake, all Of The county Of Po"hatan.
Married. Thursday, 9Th Dsc Chatham, Fiuvanna COUNT,
nv the Rev Ticsey Mr. JAuss Col2 SgiaAis to Mss Many
s:iSoa dau= htor OF Ur. John 81. Wills
Married Sunday evening, the 9Th inst by the Right Rev.
Bishop Moore r T. CRANE TO Miss ANGELICA HuR
RI o :,
Married OF the lo ut. Fort IN, g. C., BY the Rev Mr.
Potter To;As G. CLaYsoS CT r4Lcpha, 10 AHHA daughter
Of the Hon. john t.. Cahoua.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18
Valuable PropeYty for sale.

THE subscriber will ReIl his property, the Of Cnrnba
accommodating terms IL consists Of comfortable
story DwSa house but recently fitted vc:y styc
Sioe-hoEsc fSry feet oGg With cellar tho whole length
large cellar the ~hole length;
rage-hoUss Stables and all IN Cyst ORDER He
stock Of goods hand! amounting twelve Thousand
dollars he woaa Oppose Of sh this property upon very bsta:
The subscriber has been selling goods at this place for the last
and he with c0ats5ca recommend II 10 De first
' kssne5s. To c5tcrrng who would
better for his Investment he could wish
Ills sales :stas last several have been about $50 COO
per e1EuE, aud cosiiG=e 70 improve
subscribe, will in giving, by writing 10 him Co!um
La He would prefer personal application
The .rbscers .uch that compcls him sloe bis b1
snes r which Offers this valuable property
for sale. . JoSGth BoDIsoN.
roIrasia eluysnn. &C.. Va, Dec. la.l32s. si-H3G
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

yoCBLIC sALE-Wl sold TO tho highest bidder 90 Thurs
27lh inst ff4ir the next fair day al the Residence
Of David gaacs decd county CT Louisa the iRcT Of
.ya on 7ai Bao:S resided adjoining the !iads Of
ush oodw in IT, Winston and others con,,nng aboG.
400 slaves the cor hay oats straw
&C. Also five wagon and sea ss i've horses mc.
land prrcha'G money viii 10 cash. the balance
cGa aunuz indictments The purchaser giving bend with
.ecur;y parncn u instruments and thette
Withheld until the whole purchase money paid POSSESSION
OF the land will gvea lat day Of January, 1899 credit Of
a months the purchaser OF the slaves ani on
al sums the chac estate the purcaascr Civ
scuyo OF FIVE dollars and under
cash will reanred The Iaat viii hc shown dsors
of viewing it, BY D. b. BUIcck who resides tho PREMISES
EDMUND BULLOCK,
q5rnr:,r Of Ds.s Bullock DEED AID Cc,,ioRsr e2BOir.ci
pee -c4-3i'l bytae CORR.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18
MARSHALL THEATRE.

First appearance Of Mr.. and Mrs. LYME.
On Tuesday Evening, Dec 18th, will be presented
Knowles Play i'm four acls) CT
WEN. Tell.
VIM Tell, Mr. Lyme. Annelli, hFs Lyme.
Previous 10 the Play,
THE OVERTURE TO Wm TELL, By Ross'n'
Dance, BY Master Titus. Song, MI hnish!.
Tie NEW OVERTURE.
To conclude with the admired Buriesque Of
ESGi3sSaSies EtsflCSO.
Mrs George Jones respectfully informs the public,
that her B.ns!, wiIl take place on Monday Evening
next December 2ah, when will be presented, lhFst
time) Souhern's Tragedy Of lsabel!a or the Fatal
Marriage. Isabella and D:ron (drst limc) by Mrs and
Mr. Jones ~ B. TIE Box Book is now open.
II Tickets and seats secured daily at Elr. Hoyts OF
fc under the Eagle Hotel, from 10 P Al and at the
Theatre from IL to =, p. NJ, and from 10 D, I M
Tickets be Used upon The evening Of the day That
they are purchased excepting Certificates TO the con-
trary.
n Doors open a, O'Clock. Performance to com.
nence at quarter 10 o'clock precisely TRANSFERRING
Season Tickets $50 Season Tickets (nottranserIabe)
So. n b. Season Tickets are not admitted at Bene
fits Large private Box GA sealsl go. Small Private
Box az sesls $40. Single Box Ticket, 81. Upper
Circle a. cents Pit G2 / 9 cents. First Gallery toE
HluIaioes 80 cents. Second Gallery, - cents Checks
not transferable.
Dec IL bS--lt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

Al meeting Of tic surviving judges Of the Court OF
Appeals, the Judge o. the Circuit Superior Couh OF
llenrco and Richmond the members OF the Ear and the
officers Of boh Courts held at the Capitol Tuesday
TIE lh day of December, l-:}S
On the motion Of the Hon. II St. Tucker,
The Hon Francis T. Brooke called 10 the Chair,
and ) s. Bcxer appointed Secretary.
Dir Leigh moved the following preamble and rcsolu-
tons, which We're r1Grrousl adopted:
The surviving Judges Of the Court Of Appeals, the
Judge Of the Circuit Superior CouI, Of Henrco and
Richmond: tie usmte:s o! the Bar and officers Of both
CoIts, assembled occasion Of the death Of the Hon.
WILLIAM BEOcxEgGEoUGu, one OF The Judges OF The
Court oil Appeals and .1T tan twenty years before
ms appointment 70 tia. Bench, Judge OF the General
and Circuit Courts, being DESTROYS 20 cc. the family OF
the deceased C ofear r.t sympathy in their
distress under ha most affecting bereavement; to mani
!es; their u the pHblic loss which the whole Com
tIoaweath has sustained in his death, and the sorrow
which long and continual intercourse with him, Official
and private, makeS peculiarly their own; and 10 express
ius publicly heir hig veneration for the memory OF
he aud 81 the Judge, those learning and aoity,
s!ct Imparu ally and Pury-whose stainless integrity
aud honorwhose great, yet modest vrue-whose ami
able and enignant pertinent towards all men through.
out e commanded The confidence, respect and esteem
Of the sh1e country and attached 10 him. in an espe.
cal manner, all those who were in any way connected
with him in social intercourse or official business:
cS0ircd, That IN testimony OF respect Tor the memory
OF the deceased The judges the members OF the bar, and
The officers of both Courts viii the usual badge Of
mourning Tor mouth.
That The Chairman and Secretary be requested TO
communicate copy Of these proceedings to his widow
and family and to assure them Of our heartfelt symPa
thy in their distress.
Tina, ,hey be also desired 10 lay before the Court of
Appeals and the Circuit Superior Court the request OF
this meeting that these proceedings be entered on The
order books of those Courts respectively.
And tina: they also cause these proceedings 10 be
published
On motion the menng adjourned to attend The fame.
raj of Judge BrockenhTongh.
FRANCIS T. BROOKE, Chairman
s. S. BAHTYa Sctrctury.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18
Mr.. Adams.

Pc pennsylvania Freeman, the Abolition print of
"'oeiph!a, ,TnE!peis forth Mr. Adams's resolutions
t.'"s' Mr. Stevenson, as The CampGign opened! I'm.
yIaN' movements Of John Quincy kdams'-nnd it
s,sa'ens Nj. Parmener s7IIo is candidate for re
sVUon IN the +:h Congressional District OF Massachu.
ses and voted aga;ns, the resolutions, with the ven
.1a"ee oil the Abotonists |. announces, that Ills
~" slavery constituents Will remember him on the day
eect!on Truth requires 10 edd, that MIR Par.
has voted against the strongest Of MIR A,hstons
,. YORK. Gazette (Whig; assaiis Mr.. Adams's re-
lions gloves OF 1t declares that this troublesome
man ought not much longer to be borne with II his
':sHsaeRs cannot see The popr;ey Of keeping him at
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18
TEEPssCzEORE HALL.
THE CELEBRATED MISS DAVENPORT.

THE CELEBRATED MISS DAVENPORT.
NJ. The Guardians of Miss Davenport have the
honor OF announcing to the public ct Richmond, (on
their way 10 New Oreans that they have engaged the
Terpschore Hall for THREE NIGHTS ONLY, ana
fitted up a MINIATURE THEATRE, painted expressly
for the purpose Of introducing in passing the sasat"s'
Elevsn Years Of qgs!-7he First Jursne .1eIress inc
Age!
From the Theatres ROYAL, Drury Lane and Hayms'kes
whose success in Europe unprecedented, and who
has created an immense sensation IN America, has"S
been presented the occasion OF her Beneht view
York by General Morris in the name OF the gentieeh
Of that city, with splendid Gold Watch and CHAM IN
admiration of her extraordinary talent. AT Boston she
was greeted with Cheers.
on TUESDAY EVENING, 18th December, lo3e,
VIII be presented the principal Scenes OF
EsFcMard Ega.
The part Of Richard H., by Miss Davenport,
(As performed by her with extraordinary success
NJ The Hat Of the late KyAS presented to The
child, and will he by her
Opposite Characters to supper! her, by hf and MIS-
Davenport.
To conclude with Z new piece written expressly Tor
Miss Davenport, by e Lancaster, Esq-N oslo by Corn,
called the
sWamsger's DaasskFei.
Mr. Davenport (Manager Of the Theatre Royal, Rich
mond near LondOn:) 81 Mr. davenport.
Mrs Dayennort. by Mira Davenport.
" rilten and intended for them.
In this piece this astonishing juvenile Actress MISS
Davenport, performs Seven Characters, sings Three
Songs and Dances the II ghiand Fling
H. Doors opea u. half past b, performance 10 coHR'
msnce a, Z o'clock, and terminate by TO-
o. Tickets 81, children half price, =, -,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18
EE0si's office.

UNPARALLELED luck at the Court Of Fortune
q Another prize sold a gentleman in the country,
BY HOYT dawn to Nos. 81 q 43--the capital of OSE
THOUSAND SIX HCYDREp AND FIFTEEN DOLLARS! rms
prize was sold by certificate Of package at the counter
All should send orders tloys, and apply to him when
in town, for tickets.
81 a. is g q II % 5 &c 3 G5 "a p are the
G.awu Nos in Alexandria 600 Capital.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18
DEATHS.

saOer Rsraiaorqry Sots, e5aeDiei on the 7t in1n at
his 70 .enc in the county OF paralysis, Mr. HESRY
}. xs5s n the h yeiT has Mr.. j. honest and
worthy citizen and urias Revolutionary WaT he engaged
several conflicts lie has lct many respectable cHa
aGd relations 20 lament his death.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

EXPORTED BLACK ARABIAN will stand tie ensuing season
= t!e3gl HALIFAX Court house, At MA former Iates
bee - ;Gi-s,l TiiUS. s. FLOCRNOY.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

home, it is about time or Congress TO take conser
vatlve measures with HIM Ii is asu!lerable for such
man TO be allowed full latitude in obs,rucng rs he has
oT year OF two past the wholesome and necessary ie.
gisatlon q: the country. The pre;euce that Mr. Sic
vensons correspondence with o Connell was a breach
OF British parliamentary privilege, is something
than idelL is absurd and ridicuio;s Mr.. 5. had
thing 10 do with him member OF Parliament but as
bosierous Bullying s|anderer meeting Of radical
dsmagogucs at birmingham -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

Mss Der:ap9Tt We have barely time 10 say, tha,
this very yoang actress, who appears this Evening at
Ierpsicho'c has been received with acclanatOn in the
British and New York Theatres. She plays Richard Sd
-Shyock, Young Norvel, &c-A gentleman Of fine
TASTE in Alexandria, calls her the juvenile prodigy,
and recommends her in the terms the patron
age Of the Citizens of Richmond
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

FARMERS BANK OF NlRGISIA.-A General Meeting ofhg
stockholders OF this Bank will be held W5daesay the 9Th
January, a. their EanE;Gs house 10 tais ci.y
Dec lS IGt-.dl }. G. BLAIR, Cashier.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

u We requested TO say that Capt. RoBrRr An.
pERsoN, Of Williamsburg is candidate for the Senate
in The District of Accomac, Elizabeth City, &C. to sup
ply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Yes.
Pasian Ellis, Esq
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

" We ore requested TO announce Col A. SAxuELs
| as candidate for member of the House of Delegates
for the county of Caroline. the next pr election
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

EfLEETW GOD ACADEMY Tho duties of this Institution, Fax
the resumed the Goth Of Jan under
tho superintendent the subscriber who nj" &c aided the
the school BY Mr. EpwA whose
hos universal satisfaction duns the present
The : ambrose lsc Greek Lain aut
French E!eHens Natural aHd Moral
Philosophy Chemistry, ouch branches constitute good
English educaG.ol.
The weLteel hea!tness Of the situation, ;s renoncGa
from all haun.s of dissipation aud the enlightened community
which surrounded unite Recommending u - place
nccular,y fa and mental improvement CT youth.
The addition which the proprietor mskrg tho build
ng practicable the ts2napg Of the vii :cTt:
tho number OF sndsnts extremely
pleasant cuGae.Ihe scholastic viii be divided
achthc first ending the Goth
June sccou commencing on the % Juy asd
Of Decembc.Th will be- for Board and
Tuition payable advance aad rldtioRsi
charge g. Bed and Bedding furnished No student
will for shorter period than session, cIcptby
cn that ccc,A the number OF bonrdcrs will ta
limited session, it important that prenE aud
dans tc.rou entering wards make ccry spp.ica
tions. Address C!arksion, hiag & Queen.
OLIVER WHITE.
Dec Ia Ci-2aw3w&wt2OJy
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

81 4 "A REWARD.-Lost, on my return from Rich.
- " nlond, the evenng'of the 10Th instant,
common size leather POCkEr.BOOk, containing 4
Fifty dollar Of the Virginia Bank, one Twenty, one
Ten one Five, and / think Seven dollar note, all OF
the Farmers and Virginia SanLs. Also, al ansealed
letter 10 my sister in Richmond; paper containing
few religious propositions Fer The discussion OF Dr. John
Duva and :eW Bills Of goods, bought fox 3. Temple
IL Co.
The above named Fifty dollar note was counterfeit,
having been changed from supposed Two dollar note
| did no, discover il, until presenting II 10 gentleman
in Messrs Smith md paRe-is Book Store, when he Oh
served Unassigned by The Clerks Of the Bank for the
President AMI Cas,r, which is illegal for any note over
FIVE dollars, aferward showed it IN hessrs. Baldwin
& Kcnt's, Hill & Dabney's &c. intended 70 ha7e
made an exe.lion 20 find the origin of this counterfeit
and will, if ever get again. have reasons 10 be-
eve lost soy Pocks Book before left Richmond
ANY nio.astion in reference 10 il, lett with Mr.. Jas T.
Neale in Richmond, llc subscriber, will be thankfully
received. LEN UEL EDWARDS.
Wakev.on, King s. Queen, Dec. Is. GI-2i
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

"A TEACHER WANTED TO take charge anal schCo,
OF Subetts Tavern, poxhsan. NINE need
apply unless they produce satisfactory testimonials character
and qualifications teach Auy communication the subject st
Francis s. S.mson Sube Tavefa PowAaan post
paid, will be Punctuay G.toadsd to.
AZ
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

NJ Scotland NECK, n. c., Oct. 90 1879.
ePEAR SRWishng give the Piano which purchased
Summer made by stStat Worcester DuahaE alis.a.
deferred wiring you until fully convinced,
thai superior article: and although do not consider myself
judge, yet has been tried by those whom 10 not he
state perfect judges should have considered
duty YOU requested my opinion hese PaEe&
to ho might wish to purchase.
VERY respectfully,
Hc.I ShcliaBt servant
BENJAMIN ". COTTON.
NJ r. r. NASH, PetasbaTg Ia.
Mr. his Piano aall opened Of hs housr,
did Mrs Gen. a;;SI Ms JOync CO Capt Rice b. Pierce
their instruments before ey unpacked at their housssaH
whoa aye ordered s Pianos without choosing thes
for then.
opening Music store East aide OF Sycamore street in
place shall Of Music for tho
Piano. Guitar, Flute, c well beautiful supply OF Piaa0a
Flutes Guitars AccordioHs and other desirable
Dec 10 tG3-w3wl Z. T. NASH
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18
.fH Prize Lottery. to.ds drason Jnn'y .
Va. state Lottery,

Fo. the benefit Of The Town of Wheeliag Class No ],
for 1889
To be drawn nj Alexandra, va January s. le39.-D s.
GREGORY 81 Co, Managers
IS San5er Lol!ery-iU Drawn Baots
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

Mr. Bddle has published his last Letter to Mr. Adams
protesting 10 BE- history Of the Course Of the Bank Of
The S. regard to The resumption o! specie yments.
1t closes his correspondence with Mr. Adams We shall
publish tins white a9llng .rter, part of the history
OF the tlme.-hlr b. takes great credit himself for
the resumption: while he completely passes over every
thing connected with the Bark Conren0a effort Of
the Banks of n York urge him into resumP.inn and
The ungraciou5 opposition he made 10 that measure.
them, much OF lii1 merit OF the resumption sduehey
resumed not only ithout his aid but ag0ast his wishes
Mr. B. attempts also 10 justify his commercial move
mentg in the cotton market and says these operations
reilnqushed He closes with another cnfOus COMES
son "Having done this its extraordinary duties Ceased
For the future it abdicates this involuntary power. II
has no longer any responsibility 10 the Union. 1t hos
longer any controversies with the Government OF the
Union. II desires only repOse, and il will take lis
rank hereafter simple State institution devoted ex
cusvs!y TO It's special concerns - But let the Free
Banking system, it is called, become The order OF the
day in other States, a. it is in New York-and they
are now attempting it in Georgia. Indiana, &c-aad MI
T. asks His branches will penetrate the Ssre
raj &ateS-lt will cease to ne simple Sats Institution
but it will again aspire rule The other Banks just
as it has ruled the cotton market.
Resumption AT meeting Of delegates from the
Planters Bank OF Mississippi, the Agricultural Bank OF
Mississippi, and the Commercial Bank Of Nachcz,
vencd in NacheZ, il was resolved that The banks repre-
scented al the meeting, should specie payments
tie FIRST Monday in January next by reteemng, in
specie, It's equivalent, all their notes, well post
notes payable al distant periods notes payable de-
mand when presented for payment. By this arrange.
menl the banks of Nachez and New Orleans viii resume
at the time II is also said that The directors OF
the Brandon Bank, Mississippi, have recently called in
their paper TO the amount of 81 200 0UG and committed
the notes 10 the flames
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

we have no doubt that there are in ranks many
who would honor our State in tse U. S. Senate Until
he is known be favor of The Administration, We
rnus, ''cry aloud and spare not
Having thus answered 'Spotisyl7anIa and "Quin'
thus and Omega, and also the EDITOR fully, as We be.
lere ye pray be hence dismissed in all good feeling
and friendship. "a soft answer turneth away wrath.
KISG 81 QuEEs, 2Gth Nov, 1893. ALPHA.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

We received 100 late yesterday, for their appearance
in to days paper the Proceedings Of meeting OF The
Democratic Republicans of Rappahannock coun,y-wilh
the Letter of Slr William Smith addressed 10 that Con
vcn,on. They appointed Is Delegates TO attend the
Convention at Culpeper Courthouse Proceedings in
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

II The Sale of Public Lands in the Eastern Distric
of Florida is again postponed 10 Monday the Attn dsy
Of Starch next. See advertisement! in our last.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-18

NVcrGre WING nal. IU,tcp
It appears that Bfat;sh, Wing Aboli:ionis has beat
Seward, by majority Of 80.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-05-15
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
The southern Argus,
p BYRON BARKER, Editor,

y. 81 NUN ....
,,.hod overv Tuesday at FIVE DOLLARS
\ PuOl,, ,,,,,u IN advance. No subscription win
per e lao;,,od for less than six months, paya-
lie dl,ravs in advance.
U'J a,tcrs addressed to the Editor on busi-
~ bV', Connected with the paper, must be
POST ,o PAID; otherwise they VIII not be at
tented to- -
TERMS FOR ADVERTISING.
rLo undersigned, PrOprietors of the two
! nc . ul,uI nressrs at Columbus, have mu-
lNe W. ,oo mon the following terms for year.
II and other advertising. Ihey WIZ IN all ca
81. he riridly adhered to. newman
FeN y WS6RTHINGTON g. LESTER,
" Editors Of the Democrat.
l. d / i>0 Editor oflhe Argus,
.-.-.--,,r,.rs will be inserted at ST. per
souare no lines or less) Tor Ihe nrst inser-
t;dn and 80 cents for each subsequent mser-
A Jv y,- not marked with the number
ofinsortions. will be published until forbid
and charged accordingly.
y,,p1y ApvFPT1sING-Four squares or less,
renewable at pleasure, $50, payable half
rc,rly. No contract for less than one year.
The privilege Of annual advertisers is limi-
,cj 10 their immediate business all adver-
tisoments for the benefit of other persons
sent in by them, mus be paid for by tire
square.
ayyorycrNG CANDIDATES for office viii be
$40 No name will be inserted unless we
are specially authorised by some responsible
person.
Jog WoFK must be paid for on delivery.
Publications of a personal nature will be
charged double price.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-05-15
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
SOUTHERN MECHANIC,
J rc,lly Newspaper, 10 be published inthc city
Of Vicksburg.

EDITED BY JOHN J. HAMILTON.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-05-15

4 OF THE ToMBIGBEE RAIL
" Co Columbus Miss.
: 2 annual election Of nine directors n
tns Institution win Sc held sc tie Bank
ouse, on the frst Monday 81 June ensu.
Byorder 81 Tie Beard.
Il. W CATE Cash.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-05-15

.uMERCIALBANK, Columbus M.
compliance with the requisites o.
1ne charter Of this institution, an cleo.
VIII be held on the first Monday in
next, at The Banking House, foI the
oSe OF electing nine Directors for the
ng twelve months.
BY order Of the Beard,
CHAS. III. ALBERT, Cashr.
pril 24-30 ff araa