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Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30
Birmingham and Sheffield Hardware

By ships VIM. V. Kent and Elizabeth we have
received, direct from the manufacturers, in Eng.
land, part Of our fall and winter supply of HARD
WARE, among which we offer, at reduced rates,
the following articles, viz:
go dozen and 8 Bar Currycombs, with and
without rings;
200 pair 64 and 7 feet Trace Chains;
AZ Steel Corn Mills, assorted sizes;
IA dozen Nos. 900 and 900 Polished Steel Ca.
rona Hoes;
Is dozen Nos. I; 2 and Fry Pans,
S96 lbs Whitehouse's Hooks and Hinges
500 " Horse Shoe Nails
10 dozen Al feet Halter chains IA links;
d Genuine Waby's superior B-ck Trow.
els;
80 par Bright Breast Chains;
36 sett Polish fire -ons
= Is pair Brsss Curtain Banu r,e.egant patterns:
llS dozen Pocket Cutlery. choice patterns;
SO Purshouse Improved Steel London Coffee
Mills, two sizes;
Walkers Percussion Caps; Gun Worms and
Nipples, Feion's Leg Irons; Brass Candesticks,
Flint and Percussion Gun Locks; Screw Plates;
Iron Squares, &C., &c.
]. NJ McCOMBS & CO.,
No. 45, Front Row, Memphis Tenn.
Nov. 1872 mo
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30

That it be also enacted, That if other
branches Of such Road are at any time
built from other points on the Mississip
pi, the Lakes, or the Gulf Of Mexico
one from point in the Northern States,
and one from a point in the Southern
States shall always be commenced and
carried forward simultaneously, and such
new branches. whether built by the General
Government, or out Of the proceeds Of the
Road, shall be sold first TO such new States as
may hive no share. in the road, and any re-
siduem be purchased by other States, Cites,
Corporations or individuals and that lateral
Roads may be built to any necessary points,
out of the proceeds Of such Road. when The
Board of Direction deem it expedent.
That it be enactcd That the troops, muni
tons of War, and the Mails of the United
States shall at all times be conveyed on such
Road without charge, and that the rates o
freight and passage on such Road shall be al
ways regulated by Congress, which shall also
through all time. exercise Supervision ove
the acts Of such Board of Direction.
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30

District Chancery Court of the State
OF Mississippi, at Holly Springs.
John Dela6eld, Joseph d.
Beers, Knowles Taylor, In Vacation, No
Morris Ketchum' ct al. vemOer 3d. lS49
1913 VS.
Henry H Means WilliamB
Means, Joseph Hurst, and
David Hubbard etal.
HTPON opening the matters Of this bill, it ap-
"a pearing 10 the satisfaction OF the Court, that
Henry H. Means, William Means, JoseEh
Hurst and David Hubbard, four of the defendants
in this cause, are not inhabitants of the state oI
Mississippi, but reside beyond the limits thereof
50 that the ordinary process of this court cannot
be served upon them.
1t is therefore ordered by the court, that unless
the said defendants appear before the Vice Csah-
cellor of the state of Mississippi, at the courtroom
in the town of Holly springs on the first Monday
of January next, 1885, and nlead answer or demuI
to compliments bill, the several allegations there
of will be taken for confessed to them, and suct
decree made ia the premises as shall seem JUS
and equitable.
1t is further ordered by the court, that cop,
of this order be published in the "Holly springs
Gazette, newspaper published in the town 0
Holly springs Mississippi, weekly, for one mont
successfully; and that another copy of the same
be posted up at the front door Of the court-hous
in the town of holly springs.
ANDREW J. EDMONDSON, elk
Stearns g. Taylor soils. for compl'Is.
November 80, 49.-l5-5w
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30

JUDICIAL ELEcToNs,--In the first Dis
trict s. Posey is elected Judge over G, l..
Dubuison by about 400 majority, E.
H. Hicks, District Attorney.
In the second District, w. P. Harris
had no opposition for Judge
In the third, P. w. Tompkins is cleo
Judge,and G. Il. Hooker District Attorney
In the fourth, Jno. Watts is elected
Judge.
In the fifth, r. G. Perry is elected Judge
by 433 majority overhis highest opponent
and r. s. G. Perkins District Attorney
I In the sixth, F. M. Rogers has nearly
5000 majority. Isham Harrison, jr,, ha.
"a majority over Jack, his highest oppo.
ent.
In the seventh, Fl r. Miller is reel
ected Judge, and Thompson District At
torney--Abc'decn independent.
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30
district Chanrcy Court Of the Mate Of Mississippi

District ChanCGry Court Of the NtatC of Mississippi
At Holly Springs.
John Craig Executor of
David Craig Deceased ! In vacation, No
S44 ! vember 2Sth, l849,
John D Martin, Charles G.
Butler ct al.
4 pom opening the matters Of this bill, it ap.
u pearlrg to the satisfaction of the court tina.
the heirs OF John Chisholm, and the husbands Of
those that are married, to wit: Lucinda Houston
Pugh Houston, Malinda Allen and William l..
Allen, Matilda B. Thompson and James Thomp-
son, Racheal s. Johnson, and Thomas S. John
son, Nlalissa NJ. Chisholm, Taliver L. Chisholm.
Hetty Chisholm, John w Chisholm, Francis z
Chisholm, henson Pillow, John G Pillow, Sarah
Leetch and her husband - Leetch Martha
Peabody and her husband - Peabody
Matilda Pillow, Mary Pillow and Mary c Hall
part of the defendants in this cause. are not in
habitants of the State Of Mississippi, but reside
beyond the limits thereof SO that the ordinary pro.
cess of this court cannot be served upon the.h.-
1t is therefore ordered by the court, that unless
the said defendants appear before the Vice Chan
cellor of the State of Mississippi, at the court
room in the town of Holly Springs on the frs
Monday of January next, lS5O,t to plead answer OIL
demur to complanants bill, the several allegation:
thereof will be taken for confessed as to hen ant
such decree made in the premises as shall seel.
| just and equitable.
! 1t is further ordered by the court, that a cop,
of this order be published in ''the Holly Spring
Gazette" newspaper published in the town o
holly Springs Mississippi, weekly, for one montl
successfully; and that another copy Of the sam
be posted up at the front deer Of the court-heus
in the town of holly Springs.
ANDREW J. EDMONDSON, clerk
H. A Barr, sol for comp't.
November 3Oth, l849:-l5-5-w
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30
District Chancery Court of the State c
Mssissippi at Holly Springs.
Ayrcs d Looncy,

Mississippi at Holly Springs.
Ayrcs & Looncy,
837 vs. In Vacation, No.
The Farmers and Merch- vember 23d, lS49
ants Bank of Memphis, and
Miles Owen, and Mary Govan, Exetr'x of Ma
ry A pugh deceased.
u pom opening the matters of this bill, it ap-
~ pearing to the satisfaction Of the Court that
the President, Directors and Company of the
Farmers and Merchants Bank of Memphis and
the Officers of said Bank and Miles Owen the Re.
ceiver OF said Bank. part oil the defendants in this
cause, are not inhabitants Of the state of Mssis.
sippi, but reside beyond the limits thereof, so tina,
the ordinary process Of this court cannot be serv
ed upon them,
1t is therefore ordered by the court, that unless
the said defendants appear before the Vice Chan
ceor of the state of Mississippi, at the courtroom
in the town Of Holly springs on the first Monday
of January next, 1850, and plead answer or demu
to ocomplainants bill, the several allegations there
of will be taken for confessed as to them, and
such decree made in the premises as shall seen
Just and equitable.
1t is further ordered by the court, that a copy o
this order be published in the "Hoy springs Ga
zette" lie Sspaper published in the town of HOLLY
springs Mississippi, weekly, for one month sue
cessively, and that another copy of the same be
posted up at the front door of the court house il
the town Of holly springs.
ANDREW J. EDMONDSON, elk.
Stearns and Taylor, sus. for comprts.
November 3d. 40 l5-5w.
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30

THE DAILY TRUE DELTA.- We have re-
ceived three numbers of this new and spirited
daily, just started in New Orleans by NJ. E.
Davis & John Magnnis, formerly ofthe Del
ia, The "True Delta' is very neat in its execu-
ton, and appears to be conducted with ability
Judging from the numbers received it will
prove valuable addition to the New Orleans
press. Success attend it.
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30
b. r. l. d. II. AYERi'S
Improved Patient Premium Living
AlNn aOMnlY Hlnmpll.

WE have now in store, and shall continue
to keep, complete assortment of the above
Ploughs. with extra points. They are undoubt-
edly the cheapest plough manufactured in tho
South or West, and the expense Of running them
is much less than that of any other plough, as
certificates from gentlemen who have used them
in this State, in Kentucky, in Virginia and in
Mississippi, abundantly prove.
JAS. NJ. McCOMBS & CO.
No. 45, Front Row, Memphis, Tenn.
Nov l9,-2m
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30

OUR ADVERTISEMENTS We wish we had a
larger press,so we could print larger paper. Our
advertising patronage is becoming so extensive
thatwe need more room very much. We refer
our readers to the new advertisements generally
this week
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30

The True IssUE.-We have received
several numbers OF neat and spirited
paper with the above It'll e, published at
Helena, Ark, by our old friend WIN. w.
LEWIS. He is a clever fellow, and we
hope the people of Helena will properly
appreciate him, and give the True Issue
a hearty and substantial support.
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30
District Chancery Court of the State
OF Mississippi, at Holly Springs.
Mason & Keeling, } III vacation, Novem-
84l VS. Der oath, 1919.


Mason & Keeling In vacation, Novem-
84l VS. ber Gath, IS49.
Y pom opening the matters of this bill, it ap-
a pearing to the satisfaction of the court, that
Thomas H. Allen and Angus GilliS the defendants
in this cause, residents Of the State of Tennes
see, are non-resdents of the State Of Mississippi,
and are out of ,he st ate of Mississippi so that the
ordinary process Of luw cannot be served upon
them:
1t is therefore ordered by the court, that un-
less the said defendants appear before the Vice
Chancellor of the State Of Mississippi, at the
courtroom in the town of H,lly Spr. .ngs. on the
first Monday of January next 1850, aud plead an
swer or demur to complanant's bill, the several
allegations thereof will be taken for confessed
and decree accord dingly.
II is further ordered that copy Of this order be
published in the "Holy Springs Gs zette'a a news
paper published in the town of Holly Springs, mis-
sissippi, weekly for one month successively, ant
that anothercopy thereof be postedup at the front
door of the court house in the town OF Holly
Springs. ANDREW ]. EDMONDSON,
Scruggs s. Walter.sos for com. clerk.
November 80, lSl9-l5.5w.
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30
District Chancery Court of the State
or Mississippi, at Holly Springs.
Mnru ID Gnunn OF nj L. .nan.; N AZ

DlSlTlCJ CIldnCcIy OOurl OF the Dtdte
or Mississippi, at Holly Springs,
Mary P, Govan, ct al, In vacation, No
s39 VS. vember 90, ls4e.
Henry C. Bickers.
a pom opening the matters of this bill, it ap-
~ pearing to the satisfaction of the court, that
Henry G. Bckers, the defendant in this cause, is
not an inhabiiant of the State of Mississippi but
resides beyond the limits thereof so that the or
dinary process ofthls court cannot be served upon
him.
1t is therefore ordered by the court, that unles;
the said defendant appear before the Vice Chan
cellor of the State of Mississippi in the town o
holly Springs on the first Monday of January
next 1850. and plead answer or demur to com
plainant' bill, the several allegations thereof will
be taken for confessed as to him.
1t is further ordered that copy Of this order
be inserted in the ''Holy Springs Gazette"
newspaper published in the town Of Holly Springs
Mississippi weekly for one month successfully
and that another copy of the same be posted up a
the front oor of the court house in the town O
molly Springs.
ANDREW J. EDMONDSON, Clerk.
Stearns, for compl't.
November 80, l849.-l5-5w.
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30

AtOPPERAS Indigo, iaGd,r, LOgwOOd, Extract
~ Logwood, Fustic, Nicaragua and Red wood, 1,
Pepper, Spice, Ginger, and every kind Of Spice.
and Dye-stuf. For sale BY
WILLIS g. GARTRELL,
June |, lS4s. South side of the square.
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30
District Chancery Court of the State
OF Mississippi, at Holly Springs.
Thomas N. Niles, In vacation, No.

District Chancery Court of the State
OF Mississippi, at Holly Springs.
Thomas N. Niles, In vacation, No
$40 VS. vember 23d, 1919.
Felix Lewis, John Trigg,
John K. Chester and Joseph Caruhers.
A pom opening the matters of this bill, it ap-
a pearing to the satisfaction of the court, that
Felix Lewis, John Trigg and John K. Chester,
three OF the defend ants in this Cause are not in.
hub.ants of the etate of Mississippi, but reside
beyond the limits thereof so that the ordinary pro-
cess of this court cannot be served upon them;
1t is therefore ordered by the court, that unless
the said defendants appear before the Vice Chan
cellor OF the State Of Mississippi at the court
room in the town ofHoly Springs on the first Mon
day Of January next 1850, and plead answer or
demur to compIainants bill, the several allegations
thereof will be taken for confessed as to them,
and such decree made in the premises as shall
seem just and equitable.
1t is further ordered by the court that copy oil
this order be published in the "Holly Springs Ga.
zette" newspaper published in the town OF Holly
Springs Mississippi, weekly, for one month sue.
eessively, aud that another copy of the same be
posted up at the front door of the court house in
the town of holly Springs.
ANDREW J. EDMONDSON, clerk.
Stearns, Freeman & Orne. soils for compl't
November 30, lS49.-l5-5w.
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30

The Democratic Text BooK.--We re-
ceived from the accomplished editor of
the Aberdeen Independent, just before the
election, very valuable document with
the above title, which, we learn, was
compiled by him and Vim. l.. Harris,
Esq, Of Columbus. We regret that it
did not come to hand in time for US to
have made some efficient use OF its con-
tents before the election. We should
feel under obligation to Mr.. Hillyer, if he
would send us three Or four copies for fu-
ture use.
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30
Millinery Establishment!
New AttactiOMs!!

New AttactiOMs!!
- Mrs. NJ Il RAGAN would
E esas respectfully call the atten.
ssssR I'm ton Of her friends, and the
&ssssEsssaz public generally, to her
xu.M Millinery and Mantua-making
Establishment, which she has
recently fitted up in new and elegant mode,
for the convenience and accommodation other
visitors. She has very complete supply Of
the latest and most beautiful fashions, and is
fully prepared to execute work in any and
every department of her business. in the most
recent, splended and perfect manner. She is
determined not TO be ercelled, and that those
who patronize her shall not leare dissatisfied.
! " She has on hand superb assortment Of
Winter Bonne,s Of the very latest styles, and
Of magnificent quality and finish.
Leghorn and straw bonnets beached and
trimmed. Dresses Of all kinds made to order,
and after the newest and most approved fash.
, ons. Oct. 8, l949-8- 2m.
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30
WILLIAM 7. LONG. G....,... JOSEPH II. FARRELL
LONG a. FARRELL,

HAVE Just received Large and General As
AA Sertment of every article usually kept in
Produce Houses,
Or Used by Planters, which they offer lew for
Cash. or on short credit to punctual dealers.
February ., ls49--u.
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30
Knox Insurance Company
CAPITAL $1,000

Fire, Marine and Life Insurance.
Office on Water Street, near Market, in Wise'S
Brick Row, Vintennes, Indiana.
VHSHIS Company having been duly organized,
= and the capital stock properly secured, are
now Prepaied to receive applications 'or insurance
against loss or damage by fire, on Buildings Mer-
chandize, Machinery, Mills. Manufactures, and
all descriptions of property: Also, merchandise
and produce in the couese ofnland transportation
the risks Of the seas-and upon the lives Of in
dividuas. The rates of pre- MUM which will gov
ern this institution, will con form to the establish
ed rates Of the Ea;tern offices. All losses will be
Literally and promptly adjusted and paid.
DIRECTORS.
HON. R. ~ CARNAN, Vmcennes.
WILLIAM j. WISE. do
WILLIAM J. HEBERD, 90
HORACE f. PECK do
CYRUS NJ. ALLEN, do
WIN CENT I WEST, Nj. D., Pike co. Indiana
PETER P. BAILEY, Fort Wayne. Indiana
THOMAS T, BENBRlDGE Lafa, ette, do
WALTER w. EARLEY. Terre- Haute, do
Ex-Goy d. WALLACE, Indianapolis, 10
HENRY b. ALIIS Evansville, do
HENRY r. SCHO0LCRAFT. Washington, D. C.
ZEPHANlAH pLaTr, New York
R. N. CARNAN, President.
/ B. S. WHITNEY, Secretary.
N. 4. ELDRIDGE, Treasurer.
Synus SymnyI n; jaaas asn' connsellors vincennos.
II. CRAFT, Agent.
Nov. 30. lS19.-l5-2m Holly springs, Miss
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30

Rev. JAMES M. TEMpLE.--This gentle
man has been appointed pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal Church atthis place
for the present Conference year. We
cannot help congratulating the Church
and the community on this appointment,
for we look upon Dr. Temple as one OF
our most chaste and elegan. orators, and
most accomplished gentlemen, belonging
to the Memphis Conference His elo-
quence is Of very persuasive character
and if we are not much mistaken, his
congregation will not only have AN in,
tellectual feast during his pastorship, but
much good will be accomplished, provid
ed the Church will do its duty. Why
should it not be so?
>>~.~~,~.~>- .~-.>~-o->->.>-. ~
PErERsoN's LADIES NATIONAL MAGAZINE
We have received the December mum
Der of this fine periodical. 1t contain
two magnificent engravings, besides Sc v
eral smaller ones. 1t has an interestin.
table ofcontents. The January humble
will be the beginning Of new volume
and great Improvements will be made il
the work. We copy the following sum
mary of what the editors propose 10 d
next year:
"For 1850, the number of pages in tn
LADIES NATIONAL. will be increased ONE
THIRD. Notwithstanding this enlarge
ment, which will bring the size of tn
National up to the regular size of tn
three dollar magazines, the price will sti
remain W 0O per annum, while eigt
copies, instead OF seven, will hereaitt
be- sent for $40 90, The magazine wi
remain under the control of Mrs Ann
Stephens, and Charles j. Peterson, wh
will do their utmost to make the Natiol
al excel in the high quality oi its literar
contents. In the fashion department. an
IN the Illustrations generally, the editor
do rot intend to be excelled The jar
nary number will be out in about tw
weeks, and wW be an annual itseJ."
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30
District Chancery Court of the State

District Chancery Court of the State
of Mississippi, at Holly Springs.
Jackson c. Holland, In vacation.
oO4 VS. November 80,
The heirs OF james Walker, decd 1919.
PON opening the matters of this bill, and it
appearing TO the satisfaction of the court, that
James Walker, the defendant named in the said
bill is dead, and that his heirs if any, are unknown
as well as their residence is also unknown, so that
the ordinary process Of this court cannot be serv-
ed upon them.
1t is therefore ordered by the court, that unless
'he SAID defendants appear before the Vice Chan
teior oithe State of mississippi at the court room
in the town Of Holly springs, on the first Monday
oi January next, 1850, and plead answer or de.
mur to com 2lainant's bill the several allegations
thereof will be taken for confessed, and such de-
cree made in the premises as shall seem lust ant
equitable.
It's further ordered by the court that copy
Of this order be published in the "Holly sprirg
Gazette" newspaper published in the town
Holly springs Mississippi, weekly for onesmontl
succeasvely, and another copy of the same b.
posted up at the font door OF the court house il
the town of Holly Springs.
ANDREW J, EDMONDSON, clerk
Scruggs Walter, soils. for complt.
November 80, lS49 .-i5-5w'
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30

" We intended to have published the ap-
pointments Of the Conference this week, but have
not been able to geta copy. Why did not some
member of tie Conference hand them to us! A
resolution was passed,we thought requesting theil
publication in the papers Of this place.
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30
Jailor's Notice.

n JallOr'S NOtlCe.
Ca Was committed to the Jail of Mar
M shall county Miss, on the Goth day
.-NL> of November ls49 a negro man sa
runaway, who calls his name Edward, and says he
belongs to Colbert Moore, of Desoto county
Miss ; said boy is about 95 or 2s years old, feet
II in. high, stout built, long bushy hair and has
some large scars on his breast-his color is yell
low, his clothing is cloth sack coat and cotton
pants.
The owner Of the above described boy will
come forward prove property, pay charges and
take him away, or he will be dealt with as the
law directs. W. w, WALLACE, JailoI
November 10th, lS49.--l2.t(. Marshall Co.
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30
! THEY HAVE CONE AGAIN !!
BY THE LAST ARRIVALl
Three weeks later from the East!.!

EUST received by |. RHINE, one of tSe lar
o. gest most elegent and most fashionable stocks
of Dry and Fancy Goods ever offered to the good
people of Marshall County. Come and buy, not
eracty "withou money and without price, but
only for very small advance on nothing! 1t is
positively believed that no body can look carefully
at this stock of Goods without being tempted to
buy mething;-therefUre, If you don't wish to
spend your money, you had better not call; but il
you would lay it ont tn the best advantage, and
where you can get the most for it, you should
not by any means fail to drop in. |. is out ofthe
question to give list ofthe articles, they are too
numerous entirely Here is any thing in the shape
of Dry Goods that you may want--it is sure to be
found at the store OF ]. RHINE.
Oct. 5, lS49-7-3m,
p. S.--STlLL LATER.-Just received
large and splendid assortment olHats,
Caps, Ready Made Clothing, Hard Ware,
and Carpetings, all of supirior quality.
ESirayS Of Marshall county.
TAKEN up by Jonathan G. Butlar living 81
miles east of Garner's mill on Tippah one bright
sOTItl mare, aOout IL unuS igh, sur III tne ldCe,
one white foot before and one behind eppears to
have the big shoulder; appraised to $40 90.
Also one sorrel colt, supposed to be one year
old last spring, star IN the face; appraised to fifteen
dollars
Taken up by Warren B Johnson, living u
miles north of Dutys mill, on cold water, one
yoke Of work steers; one deep red, marked With
crop off the left ear, some little white under his
belly supposed to be 10 years old; appraised to
$l3 so cts. the other pale red, marked with a
crop and two under bits in the left ear, and un
derbit in the right ear. the left hip, seven
years old; appraised to $l5 90. Also, enc year
, ling steer, marked with swollow fork in each
ear and under-bit in the left; white face back and
r belly and red sides; appraised to 81 80.
1aken up by Thomas Bryant, living miles
west of Bolly Springs, near Tallaoo.a. one dark
bay horse colt, about years old, shod before; ap-
5 praised to thirty dollars.
: Taken up by VIM. Baily, one small black mare
4 mule; appraised to twenty dollars.
November 8, '49.-l2.3. ]. GILBERT Ranger.
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30

CHoLERA.-'Tis rumored here that the
cholera is in Memphis again, lsit so
We see nothing Of it in the city papers.
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30

CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS. Thompson's
majority over Major Bradford is 1887; in the I'd
district, Col. Featheston's majority over VIM. H.
Harris, Esq is about 1000; in the third district,
McWillie's majority over Gray, S77; and in the
4th district, Browns majority over Wnans, 4l6o
The returns from the second district are not com
plete, lacking Bolivar county. Leaving our Boil
var, Featheston's majority is 1887.
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30

6T Next week we intend to give the vote Of
this county by precincts, for future reference. We
hope also to give the vote for governor in all the
counties of the state, if we can get the complete
returns by that time. Gen. Quitman's majority
will be upwards of lo,OoO,we think
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-30

JUDGE OF THE HIGH CoURT-C. P. Smith beats
Judge Thatcher 1856 votes.