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54 Lot on the south sne Oi the Spring Hill road, about miles from the ely of Mobile, beginning at A point 54 chains of lhe corner of sections IT. l9 and 20, thence north IA degrees east 36 I6 100 chains, to point on ile Spring Uill Road; thence with said road south 63 degrees and mir nules east one and hlly-two chains to a stake; thehce south degrees and 40 minutes, west 35 l.2 chains to {, sake thence west Do links 10 lhe place of beninnng -contanIng l.2 acres more or less
 o5 The undivided half oflot in the city of Mobile on the east slde of Water street, having front of 600 feet Water street, bounded easi by channel of Mobile river, south by lands of Wm. H Robertson, north by sline parallel with the south boundary ne o land now or ale of George Poe, Jr and others, ssorted CofIherefrom 300 feet. odsb Blacking srest in the brick store on the south
 Also, at l0iFrce and Planters streets, occu- fs-y goods sales rods, having front on Commerce b, ad Get deep.
 5 One half interest Tn uae brIck store on the west side ofCommerce street, oc,uued by Foster A Rat telle, next south of the last described bavng front of 30 feet by 60 feet deep.
 5S One hall interest in hs brick store on tbe north side oiSt' rranc.s street, Timing through Plan street, having front of 22 ,2 feet more or less. on St. Francis and Planters strst Inv lO5 fee, in den,L to the center of Planters str b-' v
 59 All that lot and large btIck store the ..es, side of Commerce street, next south of the corne, of St. Francls, having front of 34 4-l2 feel by depth of S9 SIP feet.
 60 All that lot and small house the southwest corner of St Francis and Wik nson streets. having front on St Francis of 50 TIP feet by depth on Wilkinson of 90 feet.
 6l All that of land on the north side of Dau- phin Way, about four miles from Mobile, containing 16 25-i00 acres, having thereon the handsome resi- dence of c. c. Hazard, Esq.
 62 lot of Is acres adjoining the above.
 63 lot of S6t acres adjoining the above.
 The said sale will commence at II o'clock, A. NJ. on said day, and be continued from day to day until all the tracts, parcels, lots and parts of lots above described, shall have been offered. The purchaser or purchasers, wlIbe required to advance fourth oi the purchase money ana execute notes for the balance, payable in one, two and three equal annual lnstalments, with six per cenin per annum interest thereon, payable in spece and will receive from the agent conducting such sale, certificate of purchase. Given under my hand and the seal of the State of Alabama, affixed at Tuscaloosa, this 22d day ot November, A. D., I844, and in the 69th year of the Independence of the United States of America
 RENJ. FITZPATRICK. By the Governor,
 W. GARRETT, Secretary of State
 05- The evidence of title to the above property can be examined any time, by persons disposed to purchase, hy application al the Bank.
 nov30 249tds
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THE SUBSCRIBER respectfully calls the alten. l tion of Physicians, Druggists, Planters and country Merchants to the following list of Drugs, etc.. just received and now offered for sale at the very lowest cash prices .Ht GOO ounces French Quinine
 20 do Sulphate Morphine
 20 do Acetate do
 50 do Hydriodate Potassa 100 pounds Powdered Rhubarb ."- 50 do Powdered Jalop .aI. 50 do English Caomel
 50 boxes Casiile Soap
 10 grece Seidletz Powders 10 do Yeast Powders
 20 do Soda Powders . barrels Alcohol
 do Linseed Oil
 4 do Sperm Winter Oil A 500 pounds Cream Tartar > 'H =-'
 4 barrels Whiting
 do Yellow Ochre
 do Lamp Black
 50 dozen Castor Oil quart bottles 50 do Castor Oil pint do
 50 boxes Window Glass, SXl0 to l0x16 200 Bath Bricks
 White Lead in 100, 50 and 25 lb kegs. Togeth- CT with full supply of Patent Medicines lorillard's Snuff, Blue and Black Ink, Hair, Teeth, Cloth, Scrub, Flesh and Horse Brushes, etc.
 SETH W. ROBERTS, Wholesale and retail Druggist, sign of the Green Mortar, northwest corner of Commerce and Dau- phin- streets. jan25 AS
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INSURANCE AGAINST FlRE-The subscri Il bers, agents for the Conirbuiionship Insurance Company of New York. continue to take risks on BuiIdings, Merchandise. Sc. as also River risks
 shed Company, worth $500, 900 capital paid in, and large surplus to meet losses.
 jan3 HUNTINGTON & CLEVELAND TNSURANCE--TheAa Augusta Insuranpe and Bank Hing Company of Augusta Georga, continue to take FIRE, MARIN and RIVER risks on the most favorable terms. ga
 Insurance may be had on Frame or Brick Build ngs, Merchandise, Prodnce, &c. 'n any part of the city or it's vicinity. I.C. DI BOSE, Agent, ocl25 4Iti au4 S9 Water street.
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GNSURANCE--1Rs Protection Insurance Com II pany, of Hartford, Connecticut, continue to take Fire, Marine and River risks, favorable terms as any other office in the City. They will insure rame or brick buildings and their contents in Mobile and its vicinity, the customary ates of premium.
 E.C. CENTER & co.
 a5 Corner of Commerce & Conti sts.
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III HAVANA GIG A R s
 CONEECTIANA

CORNER CoNTI AND ROYAL STREETs,
 f. , Opposite the Mansion House. NHHE subscriber thankful for past avors, and soli- Il cilous for a continuance of the same, begs leave to inform his friends and the public general, that he has just received direct from Havana, large as sortment of Cigars of the best quality, in connexioD with a large quantity of COnfectionary0f of his own manufacture, from the best materials. All which he offers for sale on the most reasonable terms for cash wholesale and retail. iu HN
 Also-Qa hand as usual. plentiful supply of Ho ,'''~''V VI VI GEO. SCHUMACHER
 N. B.-Cakes for Partles or Weddings made to order. ssf my5 l32f NOMMlSSION BUSINESS.-The subscriber O offers his services the Planters and Merchants of Alabama and Mississippi, for the sale of Cotton, and the purchase of their family necessaries. Con sigaments of other produce and merchandise, will be also promptly and carefully attended to.
 novs 226tf GEORGE C. HENRY. AW NOTICE-The undersigned will practice LI Law in the Circuit Courts of Monroe, Clarke, Washington and Baldwin counties, and in all the Courts in Mobile. l,.s-.. s.. ..
 He offers his services to defendanis in criminal cases. ljan9Kmol PERCY WALKER. T AW NOTICE-J. W. LESRSNE will prac- A< tice Law in the counties of Mobile, Baldwin, Washington, Clarke and Monroe, and attend regu- arly the sessions of the Circuit Courts held in those counties. -l
 Messrs. CAMPBELL and CHANDLER will attend to the issuing of wrils for during my present ah- sence d,e Circuit. lie ti sIs" t-A
 nev7 229tif w. LESESNE. AW NOTICE-JoHN WooDwARD D and THo- A MAS WOODWARD have associated in the prac- tice of the Law, and will practice in the Courts of Law and Equity in the following counties, viz:- Macon, Russell, Lafayette, Randolph, Tallapooaa, Benton and Talladega; also, in the Supreme Court al Tuscaloosa.
 0o-Ofioe at TaIadega, Ala. dec9Ky T AW NOTICE-JoHN T. TAYLOR and D. D. ll BULLOCK have formed partnership in the Practice of the Law under the name and style of TAYLOR 6 BULLOCK.
 They will practice in all the Courts of Mobile county, and will attend regularly the Circuit and County Courts of Washington, Clarke, Monroe Conecuh and Baldwin. sl
 Ofice-On east side of Royal street, four doors north of Dauphin street. dec6 5Kmo CASrOR OIL. Sperm OiI, Linseed oil and O Spirits Turpen,ine, by inc barrel and at retail al the Planters Drug Store, sign of the Blue Nor tar, sopsh sas, corner of DauPhin and Wa,er-sts. Ia febT '1 p- ,1...ii BLAIR | co. GWEET. OIL--25 baskets Sweet Oil A l ES ,nl 2 aa n,,ii.. log 25 halfdo do do ss In store and for sale by .ernl.sl ga Naa J. fsbs FOsDICK < cHARLoCK, ss Com-st
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OLD SERIES. VOL. XX1II.
THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY l3 IsE
Winter Clothing.

Fashionable Winter Clothing. | STANTON & BROTHER are receiving per bark " Vernon, from New York, in addition to their oirmer supply, large and fashionable assortment Clothing, consisting in part off Black, Blue and Olive Brock and Dress Coats Beaver. Pilot, Cloth & Cassimere Business Coats Tweeds and Sattinet dc do do Cloth, Beaver Cloth and Flushing Overcoats Full and circle Cloth Cloaks Fancy and pIaIn Cashmere and Sattinet Pants Velvet, Satin and Cashmere Vests Beaver. Cassmere and Silk Hats Gentemen's and Youths Cloth Caps. Together with, general assortment of Hosiery, Scarfs, Stocks, Gloves etc., which will sell at the lowest possible terms, at No 25 Dauphn street. jans
 nIRECT IMPORTATION of new and fashion. 1I able SPRING GOODS, and great reduction in prices-HENRY x SToDDARr, corner Water and Cont sts, have just opened select assortment of the following Goods br Ladies' Spring dresses New patterns Wool Ballarines, Cotton Bareje Coored checked Mullins
 Fancy figured Jacquard Ginghams Lace and cord Pettccats Dmiy Muslin of every description, say Nainsook, Swiss, Null, Jacconet, Camtric, Checked, &c. Embroidered Robes, suitable for wedding dresses
 H & $. will sell at decided bargain in their last years stock of Bareges, Bazarines, Printed Mus lins. &c., comprising of the richest goods im ported. jan2S ID W. ANDREWS & CO, St Michael-street,
  complete assortment, of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods. which are offered to dealers at New-York Pearl-st prices, among which are .r Lowell, Petersburg and Patapsco Osnaburgs Lowell Linseys and Kerseys
 Brown and bieachei Shriings and Sheetings Blankets, 8-4 and 9-4 Dutil, Whitney and Macnaw F anneIs white. red, yellow and fine Wech French, English and American Prints Rich printed Cashmeres and Mouseline Del.aines Alpacca Lustres, Iris Cloths and Merinoes Super black French Bombazines Black and coiored Silks, for Ladies' dresses Ladies' Silk and Cotton Hosiery. and half Hose Ladies' and Gents super black, white and colored Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings Kid Gloves Laces. Edgings, Insertings, &c. jan27
 To Country Merchants and Planters CHEAP DRY GUODS-DANIELs & BRADY. O corner of Dauphin and Water streets, would Gall the attention of country Merchants and Planters to their present stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, which they will sell at very low prices for cash. The following is part of the stock
 Silks. Shawls, Caslneres and Delanes
 French, English and American Caicoes
 Negro Blankets, kerseys and Osnabnrgs
 Kentucky Jeans, Tweeds and Satinets
 Irish Linen. Shirtng and Sheetng
 Table Cloths, Table Linens and Napkins
 Fine French Blankets and Welsh Flannels Alpacca Lustres, Bombaznes and Merinos
 Furniture Calicoes, Tickings and Apron Checks
 Hosiery, Gloves, Laces. Edgings, etc
 Brown Domestics by piece or bale.
 Al Mandatory Prices.
 Bleached Shr,ings and Sheetings
 iJacone., CamLric. Swiss and Book Muslins
 Plaid stripes Jaconet and Swiss do
 Bishop Lawn. Null and Nansook do
 Materials for Evening Dresses in great variety
 Window Muslins, Damask Moreens, etc. feb7
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to be chiefly devoted to the dispensing of Family Me drines. From their long expereucs in the business
 in this city, they have a perfect knowledge of the medicines in general use, and their arrangements en- able them to keep fresh supply constantly on hand. They can all those who may favor them with their custom, that the strctest care and attention will be paid to Phy scians prescriptions; and they wIll warrant all their preparations to be made ac- cording to the most approved method of the day large ortment of Periulnery and Fancy Arti- cles; Hair, Comb, Tooth and Nail Brushes, ana a splendid article of Ladies' Curl Brushes just receiv ed The old establishment at 35 Government street will be continued usual, where full supply of every article in their line will be kept at wholesale and retail. Country Merchants and Planters will find it to their interest to call and examne their stock beautiful variety of Flower and fresh Garden and Field Seeds just received.
 NORTH & CO.,, Wholesale and Retail
 ian4 DInggisls, B Goyernment and 80 Royal-sts
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APOTHECARIES' HALL,

No. 80 ROyal-stretf. R ;:: = ]: -. Mansinn Hnlaa IIadeI ihE. ahnxe aaI me
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NEGROES FOR SALE.

O. THE SUBSCRIBER having located him- self permanently in Mobile and Baltimore, now of fers for sale lot of likely young Negroes, compri- sing field hands, house servants. etc. Among them is good smith and excellent sesmsress. He will also be receiving shipments of Negroes from Balti during the season. City reference given as to title. etc. 0u- Lafayette House, corner of Royal and St. Michael streets. .
 00Qcn,nA WAL TER CAMpQEII
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BUSINESS CARDS.
M. MAXWELL, AUCTTON AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
 MONTGOMERY. Alabama

Me HAHH EI1Ls AUCTION AND COMMISSION MERCHANT MONTGOMERY. Alabama. References
 Messrs. Harris, Clayton & Co,
 Freemtn & Bolton, MoRuF
 Wilson & May, dec11lf9 C. Gascoigne, Esq. THOMAS H. CHEEVER, COMMISSION MFR CHANT. declO No. 40 Commerce
 JAMES A. HOOPER, COMMIS SION MFR CHANT, noy26 No. 40 St. Michael. .st-MOBILE, Al :. ifENJ- M- BRADFORD. JAMES E. sAUNDERi
 COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Haze remoped 10 No. St. Michaet-st.-MoBILE nov21 241tf
 SAM'L B. HOWE,
 WHOLESALE DEALER IN BOOTS, SHOES AND BROGANS,
 No. 15 DAUPHIE STREET, MOBILE. nov4 2tf
 ALEX CAMPBELL. y.G OWEN: ). H: BosWORTH C.zJMPBEkL, OW.E.N & co. '. SHEA M--B DAT GENTS . GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS. 72FRoNr AND 76 CoMHERcE STREET.. All Goods ,ciR De Received aud For1arded free ot Charge. sept16 205tf
 JOHN PHILLIPS. ISSION ERCHANT, AGENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF COTTON, References-- MOBILE, Alabama. Hon. Benj. Gorham,
 Hon. Abbott Lawrence. pos,o, M..s James Villa, Esq. "'''o"' '"''' William Davis, jr. Esq
 Messrs. Spoford, Tileston & Co.,, New-York. Charles W. Storey, Esq.,, Havana. nov27 J. H. RIVERS. CHARLES H. CHURCH
 J. H. RIVERS & co. Auction, Commission X Forwarding Merchants Corner cf Commerce and Conti-sts.-MOBILE. 0J- Will make liberal advances all Goods signed to them for sale; also will make very lbe- ral advances on Cotton and Slaves consigned to their friends in Boston. dec4
 GEORGE G, HENRY, FACTOR AND GENERAL COMMISSION
 MERCHANT. ian8 No. 67 Commerce Stree. Mobile.
 A. G. JAUDEN,
 COMMISSION MERCHANT, Reference- NEw-YoRK. EsLAvA. MURRELL & O., Mobile. jan9
 c. W. DORRANCE,
 Successor to J. RaI) Will continue to do an Auction aud Commission bu- siness at the old stand. No. 16 Water-st. mh7 slt
 EDW. B. GALE, AUCTION OFFICE in Royafssreet-opposite the
 Mansion House " ls pTtpdTeu 10 give ms tine and attention 10 all business in his line. nov2 222tf
 P. B. TYLOR, AUCITONEER-No 4, Hasan's Buildings.
 CoNTI sTHEET-MOBILE. r Respectfully renew tender If his services to his ormer patrons and the public for he sale of STOCKS, REAL ESTATE, DAMAGED CoTTos, FURNITURE, &c.. with of giving prompt attention to any bus iness confded to his care. nova 223tf SMITH, DABNEY & co W HO L x SA LE ROGERS,
 Commerce-strset, Mobile, Ala. James Smith,
 Jno Nj. Dabney, r.- Wm. A. Smith, } l56tf
 WARE & CHEESE OUCH, GROCERY MERCHANTS, No. Commerce-slreet, MoEiIe, Alabama. Edward M. Ware, Aaron c. Cbesbrough, jS 27tf
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HOvI l15CWOT WAL IEH L. CAMfbELL' NEW AND CHEAP GOODS.
 R. " ANlREWS & O.

Mo- 8 Sf. Mickael-sf., tsoo doors abope Commrcest. Have constantly on hand complete assortment of
 DRY GOODS,
 embracing Blankets of every variety, Lowel, Vir- ginia, Alabama and other Osnab,ngs, Lowel Linseys, Kerseys and all kinds of Negro Cloths, together with full stock of Staple and Fancy articles, suitable for Planters use. Also, Russelt Brosans, Mud Boots, and general assortment of Boots, Shoes, Hats, &c Brussels, Ingrain and Veniian Carpets.
 Mating and other Floor Cloths. novl9 239tf
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phia, of the bes materials, and the Saddery Hard- ware is of direct importation.
 The following comprises in part the assortment :- Saddles and ridles, of every variety of style, Br- de Filings, Marngaes. Saddle Rags of all kinds, Whips, Coach, Gig. Dearborn Wagon and Dray Harness, Skirting, Harness Birdie and Band Leath- CT, 6ln Bands, assorted sizes, Plough Brides, Col lars, flames. Trunks, Top Hides, Morocco, Calf and Hog Skins, Curb and Snaffle Bits, Spurs, Buckles Saddle Trees. of all kinds, Varnish, Coach Trim mngs. &c., &c. A large assortment of Ssddler's Tools.
 He invites purchasers 10 call nd examine and com- pare his goods and prices with those of other estab lishments, before purchasing elsewhere.
 nov2S 24Scmo 5. BOUILEMET
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Phi,sdslehia Li; ssddlery Warehouse,

The undersigned respectfully calls the attention of country mer- chants, planters and saddiers to the large and well assorted stock of Saddlery and Saddlery Hard- ware, which he is now opening and which lie offers for sale at prices to suit fhe times.
 The made up work is all man . if actnreh in Ihn ..ifu nf PhiI.IaI
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KNAPP .N sCHUT.TZ

KNAPP sk SCHULTZ,
 General Auction and Commission Merchants, n
 No. 49 Dauphin-str Mobile. Alabama. UThe subscribers having taken the above estab- iishmen for the purpose of transacting the General Auction and Commission Business in all it's various branches, are ready to receive consignments: and any goods consigned then for sale will meet with prompt attention. Liberal advances made m all kiuds of inc rcha ndize
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NO MONOPOLY.
 ID E c R U H E & M A RS H, BUTCAERS, vHOBILE JN.aRKET,
 STALLS 88 AND 35. SHIPS, Steamboats and Families supplied on the O most reasonable terms.--Clubs, Families, Par ties and others supplied with Game of all kinds, and he best Meats t,e market affords at the shortest notice. ss o. nov9Ky
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FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE. f. VUNHE PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPA- J NY of HARTFORD, CONN continue to insure buildings of Brick or Wood and their contents, in the city of Mobile and it's vcinities, against loss damage by fire. Also to take marine and river risks the most favorable terms.
 The Agent of this Company has full power and as soon as the requisite proof of the is submit- ted to him, without reference of the claim to the of- flee in Hartford. which gives the agency all the ad- vantages of local institutions in settling losses with promptness. JON. 0. RYAN. Agent,
 oct2l St. Michael. st.
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FIRE INSURANCE. VTNHE NEWPORT EQUITABLE INSUN- l RANGE COMPANY continue to take risks-at the usual rates of premium agalns loss damage by fire, to buildings and merchandise, cotton in houses. etc.. in Mobile and vicinity
 LAMBERT SUYDAM, President. JOSEPH STRONG, Secretary.
 Directors. Abm. G. Thompson, Silas Holmes, Lambert Suydam, Shepherd Knapp, Robert T. Smith, Christian H. Sand, Paul Spoford, Henry Yates, Harvey Weed, Peter A. Hargous, James E. Cooley, Robert A. Robertson, Loseph Bouchaud, John Q. Jones. John P. Nesmth, George Rapelyt, Joseph w. Duryee, Henry Rowland. James O. Ward, James Gillepsie,
 Gardner A Sager. All losses and damage promptly adjusted and paid. nov22 242 F. B. CLARK, Agent. 47 Water-st.
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JAMES A. HOOPER, COMM SION MFR CHANT, noy26 No. 40 St. Michael.st-MOBILE, Al ,r hENJ M BRADFORD JAMES E. sAUNDER,i i BRADFORD & SAUNDERS, ,ih
 COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Haze ren,oped fo No. St. Michael-st.-MoBILR. nov21 241f
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 -s3Aes sHgHf8f a gb8 "a tiSa'5 dAet i
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AMES A. HNOPEI

THOMAS H. CHEEVER.
 OMMISSION MERC CHANT, declO No. 40 Commerce street
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Messrs. Harris, Clayton & Go
 Freemi.n & Bolton, uopuD Wilson x May, decl1rf9 C. Gascoigne, Esq.
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VEOBACCO-25 boxes l5 lbs each extra fine; 5 1 boxes common Tobacco For sale by
 feb7 JAS GANDOLFO, 70 Commerce-st
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P. B. TYLOR,
 AUCIIONEER-No. 4, Hasan's Buildings.
 CoNTI sTREET-MOBILE. D Respectfully renew tender If his services to his ormer patrons and the public, for he sale of STOcKs REAL ESTATE, DAMAGED COTToN, FURNITURE, &c.. with an assurance of giving prompt attention bus iness confded to his care. nova 223tf
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PUBLIC SALES.
SALE OF LAND.
ExEcUTIvE DEPARTMEN

- TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
 BENJAMIN FITZPATRICK, Governor of the A State of Alabama, pursuance of the act placing the Branch of the Bank of Ie State of Alabama al Mobile, in liquidation, and by and with ihe advice of the President and Directors ot said Branch Bank, do hereby declare, and make known. that there will be offered for sale, public oulcry, to highest bd- der, in front of the Banking House of said Branch Bank in the City of Mobile, on the first Monday of March next, the following describel 11 rarcels, aIs al. ase and Parquette s1 % cond and third tiers of Boxes. 20 cents HENRY PLAcIDEis IS engaged for a few nighs II shortly appear.
 pa.': :s.,larg in small bills oi the day. @a e.'
 The large enoo.-ss--.- Mor roe street. near Conception, suil,c'-;e> inrding
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INSURANCE OFFICES.

MOBILE INSURANCE C0MPANY-Ofice MI No. 34 St. Francis-st., insures against Fire, Marine and River risks.
 DIRECTORS. J. Emanuel H. o. Brewer II A. Schroeder H. Barney J. Bloodgood ". W. Allen R. Desha l.. Manldn G. Westfedt l. Bell, Jr. J. A. M. Battle H. Myers.
 T q. Brown.
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GIHAIN CABT.E-46 fathom inch second hand feb7 EDW. c. CENTER & co.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-06-14

only be perpetrated by the influence Of
vast sums OF money employed in various
ways upon the event--in short, where
the owners stand clear, trainers or Jock.
les must combine with the parties con.
cerned in the rohery.-But what q
stain upon the boasled pastime of Eng
llsh gentlemen!
we have alluded to ons system Of
'urf plunder, that Of getting up favor
lies, as the term is, by false trials aud
lies, for The sake of having them backed
TO win The market, well knowing that
all The money betted upon them must
be lost. This is villsinouG but what
can be said TO The poisonous system
The nauseating ball-we have reason 10
fear an every day occurrence, when o
horse is placed under the master-key'
This is practice Of some Standing on
he turf, and was successfully carried
on in the stables Of the late Lord
Foley, very early 10 The present cen'u.
ry, when one Of The party was hanged
for the offence. But people know bet
Ter now, and the disgrace of the halter
IS avoided; no post mortem exsmina.
tion---no solution Of arsenic. A little
opiale ball, given over night, is al
that is necessary--to relsrd horse in
his race, bat not prevent his starting.
Winners OF races are not now in re.
quest A good (svorile is The horse
vomiting, aud there are many ways 10
prevent his wlnning-lhis among The
res,.'
These are some Of The arts, and frauds
praclsed in the noble amusement o.
horse racing-an amusement got up lc
Improve the breed ofhOrses and 10 6l
and empty the pockets of gamblers.