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A TREASURE FOR CLERGYNIEN &
"A STUDENTS.-Th Pulpit Cyclopcdia and
Minister'S Companion, obtaining three hundred
and sixty skeletons and SIX schcs of Sermons and
ciyhy-two essays on Biblical learning, Theologi-
cal Studies and the composition and delivery of Ser
Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge; or Die.
tonary OF the Bible, Theology, Religious Biogra-
ply, all Religious Ecclesiastical History and Mis-
sions containing definitions of all rclig Gus terms
an impartial account of the principal Christian De.
nominations, together with the manners and Gus.
toms of the East. Illustrations of the Holy Scrip
lures, md description of the Quadrupe Is, Birds
Fishes, Reptiles, Insects Trees, Plants, and Min.
erals, mentioned in the Bible; Biographical No.
writer's and characters of all ages with other
interesting matter, by Rev',i b. u. Edwards, Edi-
tor OF the " Quarterly Observer"
Another supply of the above valuable Books re-
ccived by w. Ii. ii. HODGES & CO
Nov II
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NEW YoRK CRY EXPENDITURES The
Comptroller Of New York estimates the citv OK
Penditures for 1916 as follows For general civ
authorities, otherwise than for police and larons
81 1873, 30. Police, $4,000 Lamps. sl74
69o SPecia taxation authorized by existing
laws VIZ. Hating debt redemption. s30O com.
mon schools SIS1 .GO2 46: defcjencv If in,o,oa,
on city debt, 1868 600 To which NAV be- added
the deficiency Of the present year, S2O5 .OOO-be
ing IN all expenditures within the city and county
1t is believed that the State lax will he rednced
this year to one tenth Of mill, in consequence Of
the lTge increase Of canal tolls ST. tina the rate
for The ensuing year will be abjut 90 cents.
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VUST RECEIVED HOvEY'S Seeding
~ SiRAWBERRY.-All persons who have LEFT
Orders for the Plants of these Celebrated and Ex-
traordinary Strawberries, will please call inlmedi.
atc!y and get their supply. We have Just received
them this Morning, and are ready for deli
very, at the Drug Store, Sign of the BIG Mortar
Nov III CHAS. IL. HEINITSH, gent.
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FLOAK INGS.-Call aud see our handsome as
" sortmcut of Ladies FRENCH CLOAKING
GOODS, some of which of the latest Pars
styles JNO. COOKE s. co.
Dec 10
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BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, GAPS, &c.
SIGN OF THE CHECKERED ROOT

NeD Store Main street, Norfolk
kNkESH and large arrivals of GOODS arc being
Il opened weekly at this Store, to which we in
vltc the attention of the citizens of Norfolk and
Portsmouth, and the surrounding country at retail
and wholesale. 1t is TO the interest of every eco
noucal buyer to make their purchases this Store
Tor we can save you from % to 80 cents on every
dollar WE ARE SELLING CHEAP AND NO
MIS- FAKE.
FRESH ARRIVALS BY THE ANN D.
We have just received by tho Ann D, another
large lot OF those superior cheap Kip Boots at s rs
and $500.
Gents Sporting Caps, Gents Sporting Boois.-
Call and save your money at the NEW STORE
Sign OF the Chcckcrcd Boot, Main street. Norfolk
Dec 10 JNO. II. GREGORY
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DLUSH.-Ilaucrs will find it To their advantage
10 examine our Stock OF BLACK PLUSHES
before purchasing elsewhere, as we anxious to
clos the lot. JNO. COOKE & co.
Dec II
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FAN L BAPTISM tested by Scripture anG
n History or the infants claim to Churchmcm
bership defended and established on testimony scrip
turai and historical, by William Hodges, a. Nj,
Rector Of Bruton Parish. Williamsburg, Va. A
few copies for sale by
Nov w H. III. HODGES & co
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PPROYED PATENT MEDICINEs

MAR and approved PATENT MEDICINES, which
will warrant fresh and genuine. The following
list contains portion of my stock
For Coughs, Colds, &c.
Buchans Hungarian Balsam, BrinckerhofPs
Health Restorative, Dr.. Wistar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry, DIR: Jayne's Expcctorant, Pease's Hore-
hound Candy, DR.. Swayne's Syrup of Wild Cher
ry, Houscman's German Cough Drops &c
For Impurities of The Blood.
Sands' Extract Sarsaparlla, Swaim's Panacca
BULBS Extract of Sarsaparilla, Richa rdson's Ameri
can Panacca, Dandelion aud Tomato Panacea sc.
For Bilious Diseases.
Dr. Dyotps Anti Bilious Pills, Peter's do, Lees
do, Wrighps Indian Vegetable do, Sugar Coated
do, MOfiat's do, and Brandreth's do.
For FeDer and dgue.
Rowaud's Improved Tonic Mixture Nasb's Ton
ic, HnIi's Aguc Pills, Moffat's Phoenix Pitters, Sap
pngtons Pills, &c.
For Iporms.
Fahncsock's Vcrmifugc, Hull's and Sherman's
Worm Lozenges, Jayne's Tonic Vermifugc,
Swaim's Vcrmifuge, Worm Tea, &c.
For Diarrhen and Summer Complaint
Bcrnard's Diarrh9a Remedy, Jayne's Carmina-
tive Basam, &c.
For Dyspepsia, &c.
iIouck's Panacea, Bcckwith's Anti Dyspcptic
Pills Santos's Alternative and Anti Dyspepiic Pills,
&c.
For Pains IN The Back, Side, &C.
Shcrman's Poor Mans Plaster, Writings &
WeIPs Strengthening Plaster, McAllister's Oirt-
ment, &C.
Also Scarpa's Acoustic Oil for Deafness. Thomp-
risons Specific Ointment, Genuine Harlem Oil,
Batcnan's Drops, British Oil, Dalby's Carmina-
ave, Judkin's Ointment, Turlington's Balsam,
Godfrcy's Cordial, &C.
For sale Wholesale and retail by
G. II. HEINITSH, Agent.
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~ MLET.-Pcrsons wishing good piece .of
~ BLACK CAMLET can hc suited in the article
by calling on JNO. COOKE s. co.
Dec II
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MOULD CANDLES.-20 boxes BOSTON
ITA MOULD CANDLES.
Dec II THOS. BROOKS, Jr
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nj EW CROP SUGAR.-l0 hhds NEW OR
~ LEANS SUGAR, new crop, for sale by
Dec 10 WILLS CO., High street.
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SUPERIOR WINTER SPERM OIL
y The Subscriber has just received a lot of
g WINTER BLEACIED SPERM Gill;" which he
can recommend to customers as a superior article.
For sale at tbs MEDICAL EMPORIUM,
Dee Corner of High and Middle ss.
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hRAB CLOrHS.-Wc have 4 small quantity
~ of those handsome DRAB CLOTHS for Over
Coats left, to which we invite tho attention of pur
chascrs. JNO. COOKE s. co.
Dec
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&c Economy is IPeaiHi. "-BEN. FRANKLIN
CARD.
ESPECIALLY INTENDED FOR ECONOMICAL,
BUYERS.


1 Il Is now TO the interest of every economical
n buyer to make their purchases at the New Store
and by so doing we will you from 25 to 30 cents
on euery dollar Is this reconsideration to every
one " no wishes to lay out their money to the best
advantage. We arc receiving Goods from our
Agents in New York weekly, and our assortment
OF coarse and fine Boots and Brogans, coarse and
dia Rubbcfs Infants Shoes, Hats and Caps are nov
moro complete than ever.
Call at the New Store before buying elsewhere
and we will show you goods cheaper than you have
ever seen them.
We have just received another lot of those Kip
Boots at s 10 worth So 90, Ladies' Fine Calf Bus
kns at 81. worth 81 3d. We say come and sec
Tor yourself at the Sign OF the Checkered Boot
Main street, Norfolk.
Dec IL 7 TT CRFCOpy
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INDIAN EGETABLE

w PILLS COUNTERFEiTED.- Tho Propric.
tor of Wtights Indian Vegetable Pills has dis
covered that his Pills are counterfcitcd and extern
svely circulated through the country by persons
unauthorized by him.
Dealers in the above Pills are therefore respect.
fully Informed that DR.. II. w. Dyott s. Sons, of
the Colombian College, No. 1872 North Second ST.,
Philadelphia, are the only persons author scd by
the to sell my Pills. in quantity. at the same prices
myself.
Any other persons travelling through the coun-
try offering my Pills in quantity and at reduced
to be rejected rs such by every honest dealer"
and it is TO be hoped, will be- If it is only for the
health and the lives Sv Of Of the he pulls;
T. w. DYOTr s. SONS, General Agents
No. 1872 N. Second ST., Philada
Special DEroT, at the Store of Alexander Du-
vail s Co, No. l41 Main street. Richmond.
Also, for sale by CHARLES ii. HEINITSH,
Agent, Portsmouth, Nj. A. Santos, King Toy, b.
Emerson, Robcrtson Cornick w. II. Broughton,
Norfolk, and by Druggists generally throughout
the United States. Nov II.
WARN SOCKS.-A few doz pairs of Country
Oct 30 Thos. BROOKS, Jr.
DURE WINTER SPERM OIL.-Just re-.
Il ccivcd a fresh and full supply of Pure Bleached
WINTER SPERM OIL. This is a very superior
OIL it burns free and clear, and will stand the cold
weather.
Also an excellent article of Lard Oil and Night
IaperS. For sale at the Drug Store, High St. Sign
OF the Big Mortar
Dec II cHAs. II. HEINTIsu, Agent.
|, FROSTED FEET, III tNDS. &c.-lNDIAN
Il OINTMENT This celebrated OintIneut has
proved successful in every Instance in curing Frost
cd Feet, Hands, &c. For sale only at the Drug
Store, High street, Sign of the Big Mortar.
CIIAS. II. HEINIrSH, Agent,
Member of the Philadelphia College of
Dec - Pharmacy and Chemistry.
| M 10 bbls No. and 3 NIockcrcl.
| 1VA Dec IL TilOS. BROOKS, Jr.
| MOULD CANDLES.-2O boxes BOSTON
1YA MOULD CANDLES.
Dec II THOS. BROOKS, Jr
CANILET- Persons wishing n good piece .o
| ~ BLACK CAN LET can be suited in the rticle
| by calling on JNO. COOKE s. co.
Dec IL
nRAB CLOTHS.-Wc have 4 small quantity
| ~ of those handsome DRAB CLOTHS for Over
Coats left, to which invite the attention of pur
chascrs JNO. COOKE s. co.
Dec 10
! SUPERIOR WINTER SPERM OIL
| ~ The Subscriber has Just received lot q
| A" WINTER BLEAClIED SPERM Gill;" which he
| can recommend to customers superior article
| For sale at tbs MEDICAL EMPORIUM,
| Dee Corner of High and Middle sts.
BLUSH -llaJtcrs will find it to their adva nta "a
| TO examine Stock OF BLACK PLUSHEs
| before purchasing elsewhere, anxious t,
clos the lot. JNO. COOKE & co.
Dec II
! TLOA nd see our handsome as
! " sortmcut of Ladies FRENCH CLOAKINC
| GOODS, some of which of the latest Par
| styles. JNO. COOKE s. co.
Dec 10
Ent Q
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bbls No. and 3 Mackrrcl.
1VA Dec IL THOS BROOKS, Jr.
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WARN SOCKS.-A few doz pairs of Country
IL Net SOCKS. For sale by
Oct 30 TiOS. BROOKS Jr.
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FROSTED FEET, III AIDS. &c-lNDIAN
Il OINTMENT This celebrated Ointrneut has
proved successful in every Instance in curing Frost
cd Feet, Hands, sc. For sale only at the Drug
Store, High street, Sign Of the Big Mortrr.
CIAS. II HEINIrSH, Agent,
Member of the Philadelphia College of
Dec - Pharmacy and Chemistry.
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WIN. J. ROWLAND. D. c

Pursuant to the above decree, have aonointod
THURSDAY, the goth day of January next. 10
commence the execution Of the orders therein 10
me directed; and will continue the same from
interested will attend if they think propcrS AT
my Office, that day, between the hours If 10
A. NJ, and r. NJ, with their testimony and ex
bibiIs. JAS. @. llOLLADAY,
Commissioner in Chancorv.
Commissioners Office.
portsmouth, DEC ION, 1919. Dec 81 w5t
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No. 1872 Y. Second ST., Philada
Special DEPoT, at the Store of Alexander Du-
vail Co, No; l4I Main street, Richmond.
Also, for sale by CHARLES IL. HEINITSH
Agent, Portsmouth, Nj. a. Santos. King & Toy, ID
Emerson, Robertson & Cornick w. II. Brou ghton
Norfolk, and by Druggists generally throughout
the United States. Nov H.
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SALT.-4OO sacks SALT, for sale bv
- Jan 8 J. WILLS, Commerce II.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-04-22

HARD TO PLEASE When the Presl-
dent declared the title of the United States
to the whole of the Oregon Territory was
clear and undispu;able," the wings were
horror-struck tina, such an expose should
have been made; but then the people APP
proved the whole message IS clear and un.
disputabe" title and all; and directly
these pinls of consistency turn right
around and ask what are his (the Presi-
dert's) views?--complaining and censur-
ing the executive because he will not do
what they accused him of having done.
We would intreat you gentlemen, don't
let your curiosity get the better of your
tempers; for, be assured thai, the Presi-
dent feeling himself to be the servant of
the people, is doing their business, and
will be sure to disclose every thing when
it can be done with due regard to the
public interest, and cheerfully abide the
decision of animpartIal constituency.
[ appeal.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-04-22
[APpeGl,

CAsPAR HAUsER.-All our readers must
be familiar with the story of Caspar Hau-
ser. The Nouveliste de Berlin announc-
es the appearance of book in London,
containing revelations of the utmost i'm
portance in regard to his mysterious exist
tence. 1t will be shown that he was born
at Mannheim, is the son of the princess
Stephania de Beauharnois, at present Dow
ager Grand Duchess of Baden, and that
his disappearance was occasioned by poll
tical in:rigues intimately connected with
that contest for succession, which arose in
1918 between the States of Bavaria and
Baden.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-04-22
Law notice.

J. wHlTMORE. J. 8 JOHNSON. +. L HERRING
WHITMORE, JOHNSON & HERRING ,
III AVING associated themselves in
4 the practice of Law, respectfully
tender their services to the public, with
assurances that all business eoniided TO
their care will receive prompt and faithful
attention, They will practice in the Cir
cult Courts of TalIahetchie, Yailobusha,
Carroll, Choctaw, Sunflower and Holmes;
also in the Vice Chancery Court at Car
rollton, the Superior Courts of Law and
Equity at Jackson, and the U. S. District
Court at Ponlotoc.
Whitmore & Herring, only, viii Prac-
tce in the several Courts of Probate.
Office at CaTolhon, Nj.
February IL, 1916 10
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-04-22

TnE WAY THEY START NEWSPAPERS
IN LoNDoN.-The publishers of the new
London paper which goes by the name Of
Dickens Daily NelrS, before commencing
their grea: enterprise, raised joint stock
company with capital of ElO0,000. OF
this sum, Lord Egerton subscribed one-fftb,
E20,000, and is, of course, proprietor of
one fifth of the concern. Dickens is not
one of the owners of the News, but mere
ly regular contributor, for which he re-
ceiyes forty guinedS a ceek. The News
is published by the proprietors of Punch
Douglass JerroId, we believe, is now CON
nected with it.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-04-22

balance Of power among these nations
and all Of we, gentleman, give us the
kings, standing armies, and wars, necessa-
ry TO maintain this system, and then Of
every 80 millions of people on the CONT
nent, seven.eighths will never taste wheat
en- bread, or meat, or wine, or sugar, or
wear shoes!! But give US the continent,
the whole continent, and nothing but the
continent, under one conlederacv, and ev-
cry 33 millions of people upon IT. VIII
fare as well as the 20 millions do now
American voters, think of these things!
Phil Ledger.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-04-22
A" | saw two clouds at morning,
Tjnged with the rising sun,
And in the dawn they hoated on,
And mingled into one"
81 arrfen

On the 18th instant, by ]. M. BIount, esq.
Mr.. GRANT 7. HOLMES to Miss ELIZABETH
B. MANN.
And on the 10th instant, by the same,
Col. john 2. MURRIN to Miss MARALA F.
HoLLET.
Another Typo gone.-At Providence, La.
on the Cd instant, by Hon. Eli Harris, Mr..
E. FERRERT, of the ''Carrol Watchman, !" to
Miss RUTH ELLEN, daughter of Capt. Sa-
muel Pennington.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-04-22
ERlasa KS.

ENOR sale at this office, the following
y Blanks, printed on fine paper, and
OF approved forms:
Letters of Administration; Letters of
Guardianship; Letters Testamcntary; CT
tations Marriage Licenses [; Commission
of Appraisement, with afidavit.)
Sheriff's Bonds; Tax Deeds; Deeds
for Real Estate.
Magistrates Summons; Executions ;
Attachments.
All other forms printed to order,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-04-22

CINCINNATI. -Cist's Advertiser gives
the number of buildings built in Cincinnati
during the past year at 1852. The mum.
Der erected IN 1914, was 1925; in 1913
l,003. The improvement in the style of
buildings erected during lS45, over those
of previous years, is said to be much
greater than the increase in number.
OREGON MAM.-A report, in favor of
the establishment of mail route te Ore
gen, has been made in the Senate, by the
Committee on the Post Office and Post
Roads,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-04-22

GEN. HoUsTON IN THE SENATE.-A
correspondent of the Courier writes from
Washington, March 80, as follows: The
installation of Sam Houston was decidedly
the Senatorial event of the day. He ad-
vanced into the hall with modest, and
almost shy retiring step, and delivered
his credentials TO his colleague, who, on
presenting them, announced the contents
of the package. Whereupon, the audi
ence rose and leaned to catch a glimpse
Of the man Of San Jacinto. After taking
the oath, Mr.. Webster advanced to him
with quick step, and selling his hand,
shook it with violence quite out of char
acler for him. Messrs. Calhoun ana Ben
ton next each took one of his hands, and at
same time cordially welcomed his advent
to The senate. Their fellow members, in
body as it were, followed on closely to
compliment him on becoming one of their
number. The expression which marked
Houston's countenance during this short
and interesting scene, was beyond my
powers of description. There was little
of exullauon in it; intensity of thought
and feeling seemed ready to burst the
veins of his forehead and his welI-turneC
neck.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-04-22
ENernInr- NnIiCr.

4 El4EE> lrs-zaeHarF aa tle E-s;
ulI ana -e>amezt cl GrrIaE.ll
>vkgs. deceased. bavus beea Eraarei O.
de rl-r- -ael D. be haa-sl- Pro =l-
Cozst 1t Ca-rI rom-y, NJ. az 7er~-s
.zysu- e-alus agazusr sasl esa.c zrr
1creey ea-Gel C. r-eSras tlsa 81 .1es.r
rurleasca-cl v5-aia tse Ge rrts--l.-l
5v hw. 60 Lry uta De- lz-r - al
.l1sc ia1ee-cl 60 szi3 estate are = .-s,-i
o. nl1ar ns1nFE--
BENJAMIN SYKES p. e.
Nurh -. f~tf f5-f-
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-04-22

g know some who are so vastly little
if | may be allowed to use the term-that
when they are brushed from earth into the
DEVILS dust pan, the old chap will have TO
put on double magnifying spectacles, and
poke for long while among the rubbish
of mortality, before he can find them
There's neighbor Tghtist, in some re-
spects Il worthy member OF my congrega
ton, and yet regret 10 say, he is mean
enough to chase fat mosquito through a
FIVE mile swamp for the sake of his suet.
To his credit, however, he once made a
sacrifice for the good cause by putting an
unfortunate looking penny in the box, and
going supperless to bed. And neighbor
- If he had the power, and could en-
rich himself thereby, would brush the sill.
yer stars from the armament, snatch the
golden sun from the sky, and sell the moon
for brass. If siXpenco was required at
the gate of heaven, rather than pay the
fee, verify believe he would rise from his
resting place at midnight and pick the lock
with tenPenny nail" lDow, jr.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-04-22
Eclipse OF THE Subtitle following

ECLIPSE OF THE Subtitle following
note of the eclipse Of the sun, which will
take place on Saturday next, is copied from
SiIlman's Journal:
On Saturday the, 25h of April there
will be an eclipse of the sun, which, al
though but partial, even where largest in
the United States. will without doubt be
carefully observed by every astronomer, as
it also will be visible in Great Britain, and
therefore of great value for the determine
ton of the longitude from Greenwich, and
as it will be the last large eclips that will
be visible to us for upwards of eight years,
and the last that will be total in our vicini-
ty until August 7th, 1869.
In the English Nautical Almanac, and
the French Connaissance des Tens, the
approaching eclipse is called central and
annutaT, it having escaped the notice of
the cOmputors of those works, that although
the tabular diameter of the moon is less
than that OF the sun, it is so nearly equal
thereto, that few degrees of altitude will
render it apparently the greater, and con-
sequenty the eclipse where central, total;
but even where longest (near the Island of
Eleuthera) the duration of total darkness
will not exceed 81 seconds, or the diameter
of the moons shadow, % miles.
By the following table it appears, that
the duration of the central eclipse on the
earth will be 3h "a I'm and the length oil
its path about 5000 miles. For thirteen
minutes after the beginning, and about Sc
venteen before the end, of the central
clipse, or for about half an hour only it will
be total, but so small is the extent of land
TO which the eclipse will be central, and SO
narrow the shadow of the moon, that Sagua
la Grande a town on the north side of the
island of Cuba, appears to be the only
place of note or Importance on the eartt
that will see total eclipse.
During the remainder of the presen
century there will be bat five eclipses cen
trail in any part of the Atlantic States, viz
those of May 26, 1854, and September 30
1875, annuIar in Massachusetts, and that o
October Is, 1865, in the Carolnas, willis
those of August 7, 1869, and May 90
1900, will be total in North Carolina ant
Virginia.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-04-22

LARGE BIRD.-There has been disco
verod, in New Zealand, the organic re-
mains of monslrous birds, that must have
boon at least II feet high, and possess
ing corresponding strength. No tradition
exists among the natives in relation TO
these gigantic bipeds, they must have ex.
listed at a very remote period
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-04-22

The Harbor and River appropriation bill
was supported by 81 Wings and Al Demo-
Gratis; and it was opposed by 81 Demo-
Gratis and 8 Wings. 1t appropriates ST.
l7e,45O, to the improvements within the
States. tits believed that the President
will veto this BILL
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-04-22

ST.. LoUIs.-The growth of this city is
perhaps without parallel in the Vest
Two thousand houses were erected there
last year, mostly of brick, and nearly three
thousand are already under contract 10 be
built the present year.
An idea of the value of some of the
business locations in St. Louis may be in
ferred from the fact that lot in that city
was leased few days since for a term Of
years at thirty-three dollars per foot per
annum. Several other lots in the same
square are under lease for twenty one dol
lars per foot per annum.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-04-22

A Constitutional Reform of the British
Government is about TO be proposed in the
House of Commons by Sir Howard Dou-
glass, the member for Liverpool. Having
moved for returns (Which the House or
dered unanimously of the tariff laws of
the various colonies, he took occasion 10
aIlude to his own views Of the commercial
policy of the government, citing the fede-
rative system Of this Union as one emil
nently calculated to increase the prospect.
ty Of all parts of the British Empire, If
now adopted for the government of the
United Kingdom and colonies.
This announcement is thought by some
journals, to have reference to the transfer
nation of Great Britain and all her Deepen.
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