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FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.

We take great pleasure in laying before our read
ers the following letters from distinguished officer
\ the navy ~ senator in Congress;
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June l63t'
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25
NUMBER 6

very short time, will make an entire cure o.
ErySipelas, Sail Rheunl, and striking improve.
ment in the clearness of the skin. The worst
cases of Common Colds and Influenza will most
always weld TO one or two doses Of the Pills.
And as a remedy for that distressing malndy,
the Piles, too much cannot be said in their ia.
vor for by using this medicine in very mode
rate doses, it has been known to cure the worst
OF cases, and that too, of those who had tried
almost every other remedy that could be pre-.
scribed within the whole compass Of the Mates
rie Mediee.
FEMALES who value good health should news
er be without Spencer's Pills and Bitters, a.
they purify the blood remove distractions, and
give the skin beautiful, clear and healthy ap-
pearance.
ELDERLY PERSONS make it a rule TO take
them or times week. by which they re.
move the causes that produce disease preserve
their health, and keep off the infrmities Of
age.
HEADS OF FAMILIES should awas keep this
Medicine in the house, as remedy in cases Of
sudden illness, for by their immediate admins
tration, Cholera Morbus. Diarrh9a, Chohc,
Gout in The Stomach, Cramps, Spasms, Felers,
and other alarming complaints, which ofieG
profe fatal, may be speedily cured or proven
ted.
All that is required of those who use this
Medicine is to use it strictly according to the
directions. 1t is not by any thing the proprie.
tor himself may say in their favor that he hopes
gain credit. 1t is alone by the result of
fair trial
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25

sectional strife which enters into all our elections,
and which tends to weaken the Ties of union.
| II will oppose all schemes of banking, whether
federal or state The mania for banking by the
general government has died away; and lis ablest
advocate has declared the idea, of federal bank.
ing. To be " obsolete." In our own State we have
been freed from system of banking, the effects OF
which there is TO fear will for years to come,
bear grevously upon the people of the State: and
there will not he. hereafter, we infer, any attempt
made to build up that, any other system, unless it
be on the part of those who will not learn wisdom
from experience.
Ii will adhere 10 the old landmarks of the DEM
| ocrac party, The subject of internal improve.
ments by the general government. In the progress
of commerce and trade, individual or State enter
prise can afford means for imnrovng the natural
channels of trade, Liable to abuse or corruption.
There is a spirit abroad in the land, which reaches
over every thing in its way to advance section
al interest hence it is, that the democratic West
is found TO favor the old federal doctrine of internal
Improvements by the general government. In this
matter, the security of the South, against unjust
emotions. requires that concessions be made.
II any new rule is to prevail il should be one Of
universal consent and of general equity--squar.
ing strictly with the provisions Of the constitution,
and well guarded and protected against all H.
ability 10 encroachment, perversion.
1t will advocate in the discussion of all ques
lions touching the extension OF our territory, and
laws, Southwest, the regions that may he &C.
qurled from Mexico. the right Of Southern men,
10 exercise thren, all the rights and immunes Of
citizens of the Southern States. The interest of
The South requires that there shoald be no more
compromlses-no more concessions on the ques-
lion of slavery and should the discussion of that
question be forced on the South, as has been threat
eDed by candidate for Governor in Massachu-
setts-tne " Flag &, Advertiser will defend, with
right good will, the justice, the equity, and the
morality of Southern slavery.
Thus much for questions mainly connected with
federal affairs.
In matters of domestic concern, the Flag &
Advertiser" will seek to promote the best interes:
of the State, and to uphold its character for intel
ligence, and good faith. The lime has arrived
when lage share OF public attention must he di.
reced TO internal concerns. The affairs of
our banking institutions. by the meeting of the
general assembly in l547, will, no doubt have
been brought as near close, will be practicable
under the present system of management. The
last payment on the good debt will be due in June,
lS47 and nothing will remain but, what be termed,
bad and doubtful debts" II will not be thought
necessary, we infer, to keep expensive
mission in existence, two years longer, to dispose
of this remnant of our State banks; and the ques-
ton must come before the people, as 10 the manner
of the final disposition of their affairs. In this
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25

Connection, il will, also, he necessary 10 take some
action in reference TO The public debt which is
accommodating every year-nnd when the assets II
the banks are consumed as they will be in bref
period, in the payment of interest," and other charg-
es it will accumulate, in round numbers, at the
rate Of $500, 900 per annum. The immediate sale
of all the assets of the banks, at auction, in the
counties in which they are due. after all the good
debt has been collected, is the best means. that
occurs to our minds TO get finally clear Of these
institutions and to meet the public deb, we have
no other means than an equitable system of tax
alton.
Ii is time that the attention Of Alabama was AVA
kened to knowledge of The internal Improvements,
by rail road, which adding ncalcuable wealth 10
neighborng States-and which, in the language Of
distinguished citizen OF South Carolina, have Civ.
en- value to ssererg pine knot" in the districts in
that State in which they are built This is sub.
jec shall, from time to time, press upon the at.
tention OF the public, a means, ultimately, OF pro-
viding fund out Of which, in part, foreign debt
can be pad-wtlout relying wholly as we now
do, on the cotton crop of the State. In this con-
necton, also, we shall advocate geological survey
of the S,ateas of the best and cheapest means,
whereby to direct attention both at home and
abroad to the inexhausible wealth of the State,
which only needs capital, and expeditions commu-
nicnon, to devcopit.
1t will be our special aim TO make the Flag d
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25
Valuable Books.

EDATRlCK, Lowih, Arnald, Whltby, and
II Lowans Critical Commentary and Par.
aphrase on the Old and New Testament and
the Apochraphy 4 vols-Svo.
Stackhouse's History of the Bible : London
Ed. vol Royal-Svo. g
Burnett on the thirty nine articles. l vol
8vo.
Dowlings History Of Romansm, sp'endidly H.
lustrated.-8vo.
History of the Religious denominations, exist
ing in the United Srates--written by Theo
logical Professors; Ministers, and Lay men,
bers of The respective denominations COM
pied and arranged by "Daniel Rupp," of
Lancaster, Pa vol-8vo.
Tay Manual of History. AntieEt and Mod
ern. vol evo.
Burnet's history of his own times London
Ed. vol. Royal-Svo.
Cyclopeda of 5000 Practical Receipts, and
collateral information in the arts Manu-
features, and Trades, including Medicine,
Pharmacy, and Domestic acknowledgement
as reference book for Manufacturers, and
heads of families, illustrated with numerous
engravings, ! vo'.
London Encyclopedia, % vols. bound.
For sale by
d. WOODRUFF, Book seller.
Wavcrly Place.
March 81, 1876. tf-l9.
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25
New Terms Of Advertising.

The accumulation on our books of debfr
us in other counties, and in other States; ann
the great difficulty attendant upon their coec.
tion-to say nothing OF the tax thereby imposed
on US, and the losses we are forced 10 sustain I,
by many of our distant debtors neglectinq to
send us the amounts they may severally owe
forces on us the necessity of adopting a mode
Of computing the cost of publications. 10 be
made in our columns which can be easily UNDER
stood, and which will enable our patrons 10 en-.
close, with their advertisements, the money TO
pay for them. Our new terms will not yarv.
materially, from the old ones and whel there
is any change it will be found to be in favor
Of the advertiser For example, we propose
TO make 80 words, or less, one square more
than co. and less than loo two squares; more
than 100, and less than 24O three squares, &c,
Under the old system the square averages about
rs words.
The price of advertising will not be changed;
the change in the mode Of computing the guam.
tity Of matter in advertisements, is adopted spe
cially with view to relieve ourself from The
evils Of the credit system.
These rules, we propose, shall apply in all
cases where the persons making publication re.
side out of this CITY, except they be Sheriff.
Coroners, Registers in Chancery, Clerks or
Court, or other public officers.
Where we open an account with officers Of
court and others Of that elass,we rer. veto car
self the right to charge tho old phi
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25
DIR. HULL'S
VEGETABLE FEVER & AGUE, AND ANTI-FEvER
PILLS.

The following certificate was given by three
highly respectable Planters, near Fife Post
Office, Talladega County, Ala, one of whom
had used twelve boxes of the pills in his own
family.
This is to certify. that we have used DIR. Hulrs
Fever and Aeue Pills in our families in several
cases Of Fever. and ChiIls and Fever and
their administration has been attended with
complete success. In no case have they failed
to produce the desired effect when used eccor-
ding 10 directions We think they are good
Pill, and would cheerfuy recommend them to
all persons subject to Fever, and Chlls and
Fever.
Given under our hands:
Feb. 8, l843, JAMES BAGLY,
MAY 3, JAMES MONTGOMERY,
Inc %, 4" HARRIS TAYLOR.
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25
TER Ms.-The STATE 1oun,.. AZ,

TIE u vi S.-The STATE JOURNAL AND
FLAG OF THE Union is published in the CITY
OF Tuscaloosa, every Friday morning
JNo. Mccormick, Editor and proprietor,-
AT FOUR dollars, per annum IN ADVANCE. Five
dollars will be charged if payment is delayed
until the expiration OF the subscription year.
o. Advertisements will be inserted at one
dollar per square of twelve lines, or less, for tho
first insertion, and fifty cents for each subse-
luent insertion. Advertisements which are not
marked with the number of Insertions desired,
will be continued until otherwise ordered, and
charged according to the above rule. de
duclion from.he above will be made to yearly I'D
vertlsers.
~ Announcing candidates for Office, yiva
DOLLARS.
o. Companies enclosing us SIS free OF
postage, will be furnished with five copies Of
the Journal & Flag for one year.
OF Communications or advertisements Of
personal nature will he charged double, and pay
ment will be required in advance.
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25
CARD.

EXTM. McCAY, (recently of Eutaw) res>
" pectfully offers his services to The Gill.
zens of this place and vicinity, as conductor OF
Male School. From many year experience IN
teaching, he faters himself thai he will be able
to please those who may patronize him. He
will devote himself to the moral and intellectual
advancement of his pupils, exercising over them
strict, yet parental discipline.
The course prescribed will embrace the u.s.
ua branches of English Education, wi lInstruc-
lion in the Latin and Greek Languages. Par
ticular attention will be gwen to Composition
and Defamation.
Terms per session of five months: Primary
Department, $l2. Advanced SIG. LGngua-
ges, 800.
OF Ref-IIon. s. McAlpin and Hon.
w. Taylor, of Greene county.
Tuscaloosa, Jan. o. 1876. tf-S.
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25
Executors Sale Of
4 I'd ~ D. a. IL d " q.

ON the 2lst December, 1876, we will offer
" for sale at public auction, agreeable to an
ORDER from the County Court of I.auderlale
county and State of Alabama. ONE HUN
DRIED & TWENTY-FIVE NEGROE S. be
longing 10 the estate Of Henry Smith. of Sweet
Water deceased, for cash in hand or approved
Bills on responsible houses in N. Orleans.
The above number of negroes consist of Men
Women, Boys, Girls and Children, principally
young and very likely. The s.le will take
place on the plantation known as the residence
of The late Henry Smith, deceased in the coun-
ty of Lauderdale Alabama.
ID. Fl. MASON,
JAS. CARU TIERS
Ears, If Henry Smith decd.
Oct 81, 1876. 3i-3.
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25

HOMMlTTEDto the jail of Fayette county
~ on the 18th OF September. 1916, a negro
man named FED. and a negro woman, named
ELIZA. Fed is about forty years old. coaoer
complexion. Eliza is Feds wife. ard is thirty
five or forty years old, of dark complexion Soid
negroes formerly belonged TO Adlcy Harris.
o. Fayette county, Alabama. and were sen, by
MN 70, Mississippi for sale. They say they
now belong TO Jerry Brown, Of Sumter county.
Alabama, near Pattons HILL Tire owner is
requested to come forward. prove properly, paw
charges. and take them away, or they will be
dealt with as the law directs
JAMES M. MARROW.
q Sheriff and Jailer OF Fayette Co.
Z. H., Sept. 81, 1916. 6m>41.
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25
Goats, Vests and PantaIoons.

q J. FlQUET, Merchant Tailor, two doors
~ East of the State Bank. has just received
his Fall Stock of CLOTHING, embracing
every article of gentlemen's apparel, of the la
test aud most approved style, together with
full assortment of The most fashionable Cloths.
Casslmeres and Vestings all of winch he vii
sell at very reduced prices, or make up to order,
az the shortest notice, in neat and workman
like manner. His stock is now full. and he will
make 1t his object to offer at all times to his
patrons all that is new and fashionable in his
line Of business.
{. J. F. would return his thanks TO liberal
public for the large share of patronage, lately
bestowed, ard pledges himself that no effort
shall be wanting TO merit its continuance.
Nov. g. lS46. tf.5I
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25

COMMITTED TO the ii of Tuscaloosa
~ County, Alabama, by II. P. Douthi, on
the 18th November, 1916, as runaway sieve
a negro boy, who calls himself NELSON, and
says that he belongs to Nathaniel Harris, for.
merly of Virginia, hut is now residing in Ar
kansas. Said boy is about 20 years old, 5 feet
S OF inches high.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, and take him
away, or he will be dealt with as the law d.
reefs. l.. w. UNEiL, Tailor.
Nov 90 1886. til
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25

COMMITTED to the Jail of Tuscaloosa
~ county, Alabama, on the ooh of Scp.em-
Der 1916, by II. ?. Douthlt, Justice of the
Peace, mulatto man, about - years of age,
five feet. seven inches high, who calls himself
GEORGE WASHINGTON, and says that he
belongs to Gen. John Bell OF Ponitoch county.
Miss. The owner is requested TO come forward,
prove property. pay charges. and take HIN away
or he will be dealt with as the law directs.
l.. w. O'NEAL, Jailer.
Sept. 25, 1876. tf45
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25
SUMTERyILLE, Sumter CO. Ala.
January. |. 19d5

JdHHHTV, I, 1910.
DR.. c. Il. HULL: Dear Mr-Yonr Fever
and Ague Pills, left with us last July, by your
agent were disposed of very soon after we re-
ceIved them. We could no doubt have dispo-
sed of three hundred boxes, if we ha d them rs
1t was nncommonly sick in this vicinity last
season. so far as we could learn, (and we made
particular inqnlry,) they did not fail in curing
single case, when used according to directions.
Some of our most respectable planters used
them in preference TO SappingIon's Pills. Please
send us two hundred and twenty four boxes,
and very much oblige, respectfully yours.
RIX & KENDALL.
For sale in Hayneye, by
GEO. c. THURBER.
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25
UniYersilY of Alahana.

"HE annual examination of the classes
a will take plare on Monday, December
18th. and the next following days at the usua
hours.
The Commencement Sermon will be dely
cred on Tuesday, Dec. 20.h, by the Ri. Rev
Dr Cobbs, of Tuscaloosa.
The public exercises of Commencement; vii
occur in the Rotunda, on Monday, Dec. 2i,t
beginning at 10 o'clock. A. NJ.
The attendance of the public is solicited
Nov. 4, 1916. tf.3
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25
CABINET
FURNITURE.

NEXT DOOR TO THE BELL TAVERN.
TNNHE undersigned continues to make oil ar
u ticles in his line OF business, on he lo7vts
terms for CASH. Mattresses, Bosters, Pill
lows, &c, mede to order. Old Furniture ia.
kenin exchange lin party for NEW. Feather
Beds, and old Mattresses. renovated in the best
manner.
o. Patent Chnrns, from two TO fifteen gal
Ions each, quarranted to produce butter in tioen
minutes.
Particular attention paid to repairing of old
Furniture.
THOMAS S. JOHNSON.
Jan. 80, 1S4e 1v-ll
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25

THOMAS CUMMINGS, Sem, respectful
Il ly informs his old customers, and the pub.
lie generally. that he has bought out the above
concern, and will dispose of the stock on hand,
consisting of every variety ofGENTLEMEN'S
READY MADE CLOTHING, at a very
small advance on New York cost, for cash.
The stock is of the very best description of
goods, and purchasers may rely on being suit
ed, both as to price and quality, by calling at
the old stand, opposite the Bank.
THOS. CUMMINGS, Sen,
August Sd, 1916. $780,
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25
Administrators Notice 10 sell Land

MO- ICE is hereby given, that the petition
IN of David johnston administrator on the
estate of Francis Al. Douglass, will be hear be-
fore The Oorphan's court Of Tuscaloosa county,
on he second Monday in December next, 10
sell the real estate of said Douglass.
DAVID JOHNSTON,
Administrator.
Oct. l6. lS46. (t.4S.
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25
Fashionable Cloths, CASH
mers and Vcstings.
CHARLES ]. FIQUET.
ttlrrcl,ant Ounlor

TWO DOORS EAST OF THE BANK,
H AS just received n large supply of FASH
n IL ionabe Cloths, Cassimers, and Vestngs
which he will make 10 order in neat and
workmanlike manner at the shortest notice /;
or he will sell by The yard 10 suit the purchaser
Gentlemen wishing 10 purchase good Clothing,
for a small sum of money, would do well to
give him a call.-tle ertalnly will sell great
bargalns-give him. l. ].
Z. J. FiQUETItt Just received full
assortment Of fine SHIRTS, Drawers, Hos ery,
Cravats, and Scarfs, Suspenders, &c, all of
which he will sell lower than ever for Cash.
Tuscaloosa, Oct. g 1916. flag
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25

G. J. FIQUET.

NZOUID respectfully inform his friends
w and customers, That he is now prepared
to execute any and all orders in his line with
punctuany and neatness. He has been in
New York manufacturing his STOCK OF
CLOTHING, which lie offers very low fol
cash. He has also brought with him a very
fashionable assortment Of Fancy Cravats, Vest
Ings, French Cassemere, &C., &c.
Call and see them.
Septembe. IL, lS46. lisa
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25
Queensware.

The subscribers, in addition TO their exten.
slve stock, have received by the late arrivals
direct from Liverpool, a full and complete as
sortment of every variety of articles in their
line which they offer to the trade at as low rates
as they can be obtained either in New York,
Boston or Philadelphia.
Any bills made in either of those cities with
respectable re.packing establishments will be
duplicated at the same rates by the subscribers,
and any goods packed at their establishments
they warrant to 90 free of brakcage.
MASTERSON Il BROTHERS,.
Importers Of China, Glass and Earhenwsre.
No. "a Water street, Mobile.
Feb 49,. Iv
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25
DISSOLUTION,

TIME partnership heretofore existing under
Il the style of E. COOPER, q Co., is this
day dissolved, by mutual consent and it is
absolutely necessary, that the affairs of The
firm be speedily closed. All persons indebted
will therefore please call and settle their &c
counts with Thomas Cummings, Sen., by the
first of September, as no longer indulgence can,
or will, be given.
ERASMUS COOPER,
THOS. Gu INNINGS.
August Sd, 1916. tf39.
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25
New NVa1cI.es. &c.

n EACH < LEWIS have Just received
4 4 from New York, few Full Jewelled
Hunting Lever Watches, which will be sold
very cheap. Also, a few Accordons and
Flutes.
March 20, 1916. ti18.
State journal & flag., 1846-12-25
Fashionable
CL0T I'LL G.

< WALTON has just opened, ut his store
~. few doors above Maxwell's, a fresh and
fashionable supply of CLOTHING, manujac.
tured by himself during the past summer, CON
ssting of
Dress, FrOc'x, and Business Coats,
among which are fine cloth, Cassinett, Tweed
Jeans, Pushing and Beaver Coats-compllsing
an ASSOC tmenl to suit all fances, and all prices.
PANTALOONS
of Cloth, Cashmere, Casslnett, Tweeds, and
Jeans.
VESTS,
ofSatin, Cut velvet Fancy Merinoes, Cloth, SC.
In addition TO the above stock of clothing,
Mr.. w. has good supply OF Handkerchi,fs Is,
Suspenders, dc. off good quality, and at low
price. lie is also prepared to manufacture
clothing, in the latest aad most fashionable
styles, at moderate prices. An additional sup
ply OF cloths. and ready made clothing will be
received during the business season. comprising
the latest style of goods in the market
Oct. 8. 1916. Gt-47.