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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13
BLACK HAWK
Male and Female Seminary.
NYHE exercises of this Institution will

ME exercises of this Institution will
Il be resumed on the First Monday oil
January, 1847. While we return our SIM
cere thanks for the liberal patronage aIrea-
dy gwen, continuance of the same, and
that increased by the public generally, is
respectfully solicited. All the branches OF
thorough English and Classic course will
be carefully taught. Due attention will be
paid TO those studies which are most calcu-
lated to adorn and render useful those in
possession of them. Every care will! be
taken to advance the beginners, as well as
those in the higher branches. Suitable
instructors in all the departments are Sc
cured, and we are prepared to give every
student suiflcient attention. The School
Is oy no means sectarian the Students
may attend Divine worship wherever their
feelings dictate. A Sabbath School, on
the Union principle, is held in our village,
but none are forced to attend. Strict no.
tee will be taken of the department of the
Students at home and abroad, and every
effort used TO improve their manners as
well as their intellect.
Rates Of Tuition as foUoCS:
isr. Elementary Studies, per session
of five months, e.
%. Spelling, Reading, Writing, Ele-
mentary Arithmetic, Geography, 1000
81. Grammar, Advanced Geography
and Arithmetic, History, Watts on
the Mind, 1850
4TH. Mathematics pure and Mixedl,
Philosophy, Chemistry, Astronomy,
with use Of maps and globes, Theo-
retical and Practical Surveying, Ma
vigation andCivil Engineering, Rhe-
toric, with practical criticisms, Lo-
gic, Moral Philosophy, Political Eco
nomy, bookkeeping, Latin, Greek
and French Languages, II SO
THE MUSICAL DEPARTMENT
will he under the management of PRoF.
GEORGE WEAR, who will devote all his
time to this School.-Piano, with use of
instrument, $50 OO,-He will also give
lessons on the Guitar, Violin, Volencello,
Clarionet, Flute, FIageIet, al the usual pri-
ces. Vocal Music, gratis.
Mrs. WEAR will take class in the
Fine Arts-Painting, Draloing, EmJroide-
ry, Needle, Wdr and Shell Work.
The two Schools are in different parts of
the village. The buildings are comfortable,
and all things favorable 10 promote study.
Our village is remarkable for quietness,
and morality holds an influence over all
the community. Free from those evils
which generally infest small towns, no
danger can be apprehended that the youth
will be led into habits of dissipation.
o. BOARD can be had in any family at
from seven to eight dollars per MONTH
lights, washing and fuel found. Extra
expenses are, one dollar per year for fire.
wood at the School.
H. S. FARMER, ! Tr,,,,oea
d. A. BLAND, ~
December Is, 1916. ltd
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13
Commissioners notice.

NNHE undersigned appointed by the
Probate Court of Choctaw county,
at the September term 1916 thereof, com
missioners TO receive and examine all the
claims of the several creditors Of the es-
tate of William Peery, deceased, repre-
scented insolyent, will meet at the Probate
Clerks office in the town of Greensboro ,
on the third Monday in every month un-
til the third Monday in March next, for
the purpose of attending the said creditors,
and of receiving and examining the said
claims, when and where said creditors are
hereby notified TO bring in and prove their
claims respectively against said estate.
JOHN NOLEN, }
w. G. SNOW, Comm'rS.
THO: n. DAVIS, }
October 81, 1916 45-6t
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13
Law Notice.

J.. wHITMoRE. J. g. JOHNSON. y. l.. HERRING
WHlTMORE, JOHNSON & HERRING
HI AVING associated themselves in
the practice of Law, respectfully
tender their services to the public, with
assurances that all business coniided TO
their care will receive prompt and faithful
attention, They will practice in the Cir
cult Courts of TaIlahstchie, YaIlobusha,
Carroll, Choctaw, Sun1ower and Holmes
also in the Vice Chancery Court AT Car
Equity at Jackson, and the u. S. District
Court at Poniotoc.
Whitmore 81 Herring, only, will prac-
tee in the several Courts of Probate.
office ut Carrolhon, Nd.
February IL, 1916 10
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13

A DMlNISTRATOR's NOTICE.
IA To all persons interested in the es-
tate OF Jonathan Ray, deceased, especial
iy The west half southeast quarter and
east half southwest quarter of section No
., township No. 10, of range No. east !:
fake notice, that at the January term
next, l847, of the Probate Court of said
county, | will apply for an order to sell
said land, for tho purpose of paying the
debts of said estate
JOSEPH RAY, Admir-
of estate Of Jonathan Ray. decd.
November IL, 1916 48-6t
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13
EXcCEEa0p2s SnEc.

n pursuance of a decretaI order of the
d Probate Court, will sell, at the door
of the courthouse in CoffceviIIe. on the
Third Monday IN December merit,
at public sale, the following land in YaIlo-
busha county, viz. North halt of ~est
half of southeast quarter of section No.
30, township %, range 4 east. Sold on
Il credit of twelve monlhs-bond and Sc
curity required.
PETERSON PERSON, Er'or
Of estate of Joseph Person, deed.
September is, 1916. 40
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13
Just published at this office

RULES OF PRACTICE in the Circuit
Court of the Sixth Judicial District-Pre-
pared by a Committee of the Bar, and APP
proved by Judge RoGERs.
Neatly printed in pamphlet, stitched and
covered-price SO cents. Twelve copies,
postage ~ cts.,l for S..
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13

TAKEN UP by VIM. Kirkwood, 6 miles
south of Shongalo, OH the River road, a
red sorrel Mare, years old, IA hands
biqh, white spot in the forehead apprais-
ed ut $40. Nov. 2l, 1916.
Taken up by Dennis Carpenter, a small
bay horse Mule, 2 years old, unbroke, is
branded on both shoulders <, and s on
the thigh-appraised at $50.
~ Il. Il. KIMBROUGH, Ranger.
December 9,le4e o2-2t
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13

n pursuance of an order of the Pro
N bate Court of Carroll county, Miss,
| will expose to sale, at the courthouse
door in the town of Carrollton, on the first
Monday In January next, on a credit of
nine months, eleven likely negroes, be-
longing TO the estate of John PurneI, de-
ceased. Bond and good security will be
required Of the purchaser.
NJ. T. PURNELL, Admir-
Of estate Of John PurneH, decd.
November IL. 1916. I'd
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13
NEW SERIES OF THE
weekly Union.

This first number of the NEW SERIES of
The WEEKLY UNION is intended as enc
cimen OF that publication in the new and
improved form which We have determines
70 aoopt. Our readers will perceive tina,
Inc size of the sheet is greatly ENLARGED.
mat the paper is of excellent quality. and
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13
sENMON,S MEDICINES.

II UST received, fresh supply of DIR.
ID Simmons genuine celebrated and in-
valuable medicines, viz
His Vegetable Liver Medicine and Pu-
rifying Pills, winch are so well known as
an odectual remedy for Chronic and Acute
inflammation of the Liver, and all diseases
and indispositions that are caused from a
diseased state or inactivity OF the liver,
such as Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Sour
ness of the Stomach, loss of Appetite,
owness Of Spirits, Collie, Costiveness, &c.
Also
HIS SOUTHERN TONIC,
A safe and certain cure for all kinds of
Female Diseases, and weakness or Gene
raj Debility, from any cause. Also
HIS RHEUMATIC MEDICINE,
A never-failing Remedy for Rheumatic
Pains, in all their different stages and va
rietIes. And also
HIS ANTT-FEVER BITTERS,
Which is the safest, the most pleasant, and
most successful cure for the FEVER, in
any stage, grade, type or form that it may
appear. When il is used with his anti
Ague Pills, as directed in the prescriptions,
the Congestive, Bilious, Yellow, aud all
other kinds of Fevers, are REMOVED
like q charm, and the system literally bra.
ced against the Ague and Fever, as it era
dicates the disease thoroughly without de-
Pletion, and leaves every organ in perfect
tone.
AS the friends of these medicines and
the high-minded. honorable and confden-
tlal witnesses of their healing effects, are
living in every neighborhood in all this
section OF country, many of whom formed
an acquaintance and an attachment 70:
them when administered by, and under
the immediate of, old Doctor A. @. Sim.
mons, in Georgia, we leave it entirely with
thsse witnesses to recommend them viva
voce. They are insured purely vegetable
and perfectly harmless, even if used in
larger quantities than directed, and for the
wrong diseases.
All in good order, and for sale by
]. V. WOLF,
At the Post Office, CdrroHon
September is, 1876 If
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13
HERsOlVcRt notice.
Blanks.

FOR sale at this office, the following
4 Legal Blanks, printed on fine paper,
and of approved forms:
Writs leap. ad RESI-; Executions in as
sn!mPsI.; do. on forthcoming bonds; She
rti 5 Deeds for Real Estate: do. Tax
Deeds; forthcoming Bonds; Recogni-
zances IN State cases, &c.
Letters of Administration; Letters Of
guardianship; Letters Testamentary; CT
'atlonS +; Marriage Licenses Commission
OF APpraIsement, with affidavit.)
A 4 other forms printed TO order
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13
EnsOlVent Notice.

NHE undersigned, appointed by the
Probate Cour. Of Choctaw county.
Mississippi, al the May term SAC there,
of, commissioners to receive and examine
all claims of the several creditors of the
estate of Francis K. Gregory, deceased,
represented insolvent, will meet at the
Probate Clerks office, in the town of
Greensboro, in said county, on the third
Saturday of every month, until the Sd Sa-
turday of November next, for the purpose
of meeting the said creditors, and of re-
ceiving and examining the said claims,
when and where the said creditors are
hereby notified to bring in and prove their
sand claims respectively against said estate
WIN. G. SNOW, (C.,
THO: N. DAVIS, : C0mmrs'
June 3, lS46 25.tf
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13
Administrators Notice.

NT Office is hereby given, that the
q undersigned, Administrative of The
estate of William Smith, decd, has filed
her petition in the Probate Court of Choc-
taw county, Mississippi, to surrender her
letters, and will a. the next October term
of said Court, present an account of her
so far as the same has ex-
tended, for allowance with commissions.
and apply for final settlement and dis
charge. JANE SMITH, Adm'r
Of the estate Of IVm. Smith decd.
Sept 8. 39-[Pr fee S7.OO1
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13

HE undersigned would say TO their
friends and public generally, that
we will be found at the old stand in Green
wood, ready to serve them. We keep con.
stantly on hand fresh Flour, Bacon. Lard
&c, and as the season advances we will
add to our stock, Begging and Rope, and
all other articles IN the Grocery and Pro.
duce line, generally offered for sale in this
country; all of which we will sell low for
cash or cotton in hand.
N. b. Well cured hides and peltrv pur.
chased at their market value.
ALLEN & MILLER
Greenwood, July Is, 1916. a.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13

IAhEN up by J. Smyth, one horse of
a gray color, about eight years old, no
brands or marks perceivable. Appraised
at $50.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13
AdlninisGrator,s nosiee.

IA I HEREAS letters of adminis,,a
" ton were granted to the under.
signed (by the Probote Court of Carroll
county, on the 9th day of December ls46
all persons having claims against said es,
tate are noilfled 10 present them duly au-
thenticaled within the time prescribed -
law, or they will be forever barred.
SARAH A. BUIE, Admir-
estate Of Henry Bme, decd.
December Is, 1876. It6
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13
Administrators Notice

ANAasEEaESg I9 OFFS N0tECe.
EITERS of administration having
H. been granted to the undersigned, by
the Probate Court Of Carroll county, on
the first Monday in November, 1916, on
the estate of George W. Eamsey, aeceas-
ed, all persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified to present them
duly authenticated within the time pre-
scrlbed by law, or they will be forever bar
red, VIM. SANDERS. Admir-
Of estate Of @ w. Ramsey, decd.
November 4, 1916 4S-6t
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13
AdmlEnistrator,s Notice.
| DMINlSTRATOR'S NOTICE

A DMINlSTRATOR'S NOTICE.
"a The undersigned, administrator on
the estate Of John Colbert, deceased,
hereby notifies all persons interested in
the final settlement of his account as ad-
ministrator of said estate, that he will, al
the December term of the Probate Court
of Tallahatchie county, Mi, file for audi.
ton his final account as administrator of
said estate, and resign his administration.
JESSE MCAFEE, Admir-
Of estate Of John Colbert. decd.
: October 81, 1916 44-3t
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-01-13
EnSOIVent notice.

= q ME honorable Probate Court of Tai
II lahatchie county, having appointed
the undersigned commissioners of insol-
vency on the estate of Joseph G.. Stone.
deceased, hereby give notice that they will
meet the creditors of said estate at the of.
fee of the Probate Clerk of said county.
on the second Monday of every month for
six succeeding months, for the purpose OF
receiving and auditing their claims against
said estate.
JAMES S. BAlLEY,)
}. G. KENDRICK, Comm'ra.
H. L. TREWOLLA,
Charleston, October z, 1916 43-4t
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We still without further intelligence by the steamer
Cambria. The English papers will reach here IL O'Clock
this evening, along with the private letters when the
full effect of the the markets will be ascerained
The Philadelphia papers of this morning contain nothing
further than forwarded you last evening by telegraph,
The democratic convention for the nomination of gu,
beInatoral candidate assemblies Annapolis ON Thurs
day next large concourse will be present from Ba-
The MARKETs-The Baltimore market to-day for all
descriptions OF breadsuH, has been very much unsettled
and no sales of -four have yet been made
At New York, this morning, the private letters were
viewed much favorable than the newspaper ac
counts. They give higher quotations.
Sales to-day of Genesee flour the spot S. southern
So 80. Corn meal rs.
There is decided improvement in cotton and sales
have been made at per pound advance since the
steamer arrived.
The markets generally are yet unsettled. ~ 4
Sales of Genesee wheat $50 a l83 cents Sales of vel
low corn, the spot 100 lO2 cents; at 50 81
cents
At Philadelphia, this morning, -four held at 3Sno
sales. Cotton firm and advanced slightly Prime wheat
held 50 Al So 40. Corn, IO7 100 Sales 1850
hhds Cuba sugar O. a6f 100 hhds. r. r. molasses
81 cts
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no urgent reason Tor speedy completion OF the work One
the trustees (hr Leav president OF the American Elk
change Bank IN New iork) holds the funds The bondhod
ers doubtless, when they paid up namens supposed
that the money would be paid promptly to those who
earned it, well induce abores to 90 on TO the work
TO hasten lis completion, lead settlers upon the lands
of Illinois plan developed ITSELF however that has
been OF immense evil the State. The leading contractors
have stores along the line OF the canal and they sought
Introduce the system of paying hands in "siore orers."
For this purpose the of conductors We're made
once IN three months, and then from Illinois to WASH
ngton, TO Captain swirl; from Washington TO Boston, to
Mr. Leavitt; and back TO Illinois, for payment This pro-
cess occupied weeks So that three months account
made up May LIST, would be settled until the m dde OF
July man then got 3months pay near months work
This system destroyed the credit of the canal and laborers
Were not TO be got Even newly mm grants in New
YORK knew that Illinois work paid in orders.
The result of this has been immense dissatisfaction
and The canal, which could easily have been in ope-
ration ths summer by proper attention, viii not be
opened unul lSis The people OF Illinois deprived
Oh ue present market for produce The lands, which
are IN demand by of the high price of bread
stu cannot be sold; and the London bonoholders who
might now, by the sale of those lands be- their great dis
uess IN receipt of the loan advanced are all parayzed
through the stupidity of giving $4,000 per annum
superintend work thousand miles from their place of
residence The truseeship might quite well have been
in London.
In the face of all these difficulties the value of the
stocks has continued 10 adv
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rts to Great Britain from United States September
L u !. 10 .IHne III

The flour market has been variable during the week
market firm at So 81 So S7A for Genesee Saturday
closed heavy at SO 10 on Monday On Tuesday fair de-
mand continued and Wednesday afternoon it became
frner, with some speculation the expected news.
70 cents per barrel given for the privilege of tax ing
Genesee SO after the Sales Genesee on the wharf
So 75 straight brands, SO 81 SO s7A for small lot OF
Michigan $S 62s; Ohio round hoop, SO $50 SO rs !:
SOUTHERN SO 25-saes, arrive in July So So The news
knocked down -four, which offered SS without sales
Wheat declined under large arrivals Sales 10000 bu s-
sells Genesee were made in lots 20i 2l0 cents prime
white New Orleans mixed, lSf and white canal
1875 POO cents; fair good mixed, and red 1870 1871
cents; good heavy Ohio white, 200 cents; Illinois mixed
and red 1870 1856 cents Sales northern rye l2f 25
Corn, western Mixed Ia cents flat yellow, lis lI2a
cents; northern round yellow I2O cents; western mixed
for August, ITO There have been sales since the
news to-day, but prices 20 cents less. Corn meal SIS
564 SIS 30. Oats dull at 30 cents
Provisions have continued firm. Sales prime pork,
ga 12l; ST. rs for mess extra new State mess
$l7 rs. Beef higher sales mess, $l3 $13 rs; prime
80 81 very prime lard, l04 cs fair o. cts Ohio butter
81 10 cts sales rice fair, IS SO IS 75 prime allow
c tobacco, Virginia and Kentucky, Al The mar
ket for wool is firm. The clip has come in. Most
of the arrivals Boston account 20O, 900 lbs fleece
sold for this market private Freghts better
flour for London As; corn, lodi; do Cork, I'D cotton
to Liverpool, 3-l6 4.
The Cambria announced by telegraph about noon.
and her advces looked upon highly favoaby gener-
orally The fine weather. and increase of some fSOO 900
in the bullion of the bank consequent upon its stringent
measures, and the receipt oil portion of the Russian
had produced reaction in grain and -four, and greater
in the money market The quotations are l2s a ABS
for American -four against AS 49s May 49,; corn SIS
5is against 63 66 May Is red wheat rs Cd against
AS for 10 lbs The market rallied considerably and
very firm 81 81 for Orleans 81 n for Alabama
and Mobile. The orders from the United States were rep
resented heavier than for many years The favorable
of the exchanges having extent resulted from
the strngency of the money Market its returning will
doubtless again favor the export of bullion Those bills
xp,i bc will, Lo
the increased orders for goods WILL extent enhance
the demand Yours, PRENTICE.
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S7,5I9,5lO
$7,l97,470

By these means the State is released from liability for the
Wabash and Erie Canal stock which is to be paid out Of
canal and its after which, the work reves
to the State The law required that, carry into effect,
600 old bonds be surrendered and cent in
stalment paid up by June st 1917 On the 26h May, Mr.
Butler surrendered the agent 900 of bonds,
and phe agent is about deliver subscribers the
stock, divided above. So that Indiana viii now soon
have her channel market On the LIST July the first div
dend of per cent will be made the State stock The
stock however suffers from associations that injured Ohio
The Illinois canal will unfortunately not be ready for
until spring II may be ascrbed to abominablc neg
ec only that that noble State deprived of the present
active market for her produce The canal ard its lands he
best the Sate) put trust, for the benefit of sub
scrbers in the of 600 600, for its completion The
canal be done in three years. and at It's completion the
canal lands, valued o00 to be sold reimburse the
loan Most unfortunately for the interests OF all concerned
two trustees who.vere selected do not reside the State
and whose large salaries (50o each per annum) afforded
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n the face of all these difficulties the value of tn,

The same circumstances that have improved State stocks
have given vitality railroads; and through these
means, great amount of capital that "lead" in pri-
vate hands, becomes active.
The produce markets have presented material change
The large quantities of flour and wheat that were sold ear
y in the spring, deliverable low prices May and June
have been mostly settled benefciay all parties except
perhaps some few, who silly enough, sold what they had
not The regular and large receipts of -four which reach
some $4,000 bbls daily have kept the market well supplied
and shipments have been such gradually raise the
rates of fregh The exports of produce from the United
States to Great Britain, September June H. have been
as follows,
Exports to Great Britain from United States September
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for much of that time has been in active life saws that lac
remembers perfectly well, ha Just after the evacuation
New York by the British, in l7S pulling down the old
fort the Battery, vault cell discovered con-
tanning the entire family ofa former governor of New York.
Grace Church afterwards built and thher the collins
We're removed and slowed in the cellar What of
them Afterwards he heard but, from from all the
lacIs, especially the peculiar nnteral-siIvsr- is
an probable that the coffin just found is one OF them, e
IN the warehouse, and noticed from its snaness oil
size and allowed to remain when the church erected
over the same foundations FED.