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The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-04-04

GREAT FLooD AT CH1cAao.-Tbe
breaking up Of the ice has caused de.
struction of property to the amount Of
$500, 700, and several lives have been
lost. A little boy was crushed to death
e., e. Randolph st. bridge; little girl was
killed by the falling of q topmast. A
number OF men are said to have lost
their hves on canal boats which have
sunk, and upon the ice and bridges as
t,he ice nroko up. It is feared that the
loss Of life is much creator than has
been g, reported. Every bridge over the
Chicago river and many of the wharves
were swept away. There were in nort
4 steamers, 6 propellors, "a brigs, IS
sohooners, 2 sloops, and 81 canal boats.
irlost OF which have been totally DESTROY.
ed Or seriously damaged.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-04-04
M. M. Moan, Jun.

OUR WORD VERIFIEp.-The iSouth- C4ro7i-
n'dn announces the receipt OF copy of the
Amt-Slarery Standard published in New
York. 1t is but a commencement of the
avalanche intended to be transmitted by mail
ut the behest of Messrs. Fillmore g. Cola
mer, p. NJ. G) and vcriiics our remarks on
the Cabinet made a few weeks since.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-04-04

UMnRELLAs.--1t is stated by q late writer
on etiquette that if you meet two ladies, yo You
should lend them your umbrella. The la
dies must bo kept dry on rainy days, not on
the principle that they are '.neither sugar nor
salt, and cannot melt" but on tho p ground 0iid
that being SO sweet, they are supposed 10 be
sugar They were never sail except In one
instance; and that was the case of Mrs. Lot.
GovERNoR OF NTINEsorA.-Ex-G Governor
Pennington of New Jersey has been appoint
ted Governor Of this new territory. hts'7 /
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-04-04

COTTON DEsTRoYED.-Two tow-boats at
tached to the steamer Chatham, laden with
cotton were burnt on the 9Th ult. near Silver
Blutf Geo. Twelve hundred bales were con.
sumed. The loss is estimated at $25, 900,
covered by insurance.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-04-04

ANNivERsARY.---Thurslay last was the
second anniversary Of the surrender of Vera
Cruz to the American forces under General
SCOTT That glorious event, in which some
of our citizens participated, took place on the
29th OF March, 1917.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-04-04

CoNvIcTED-Cnpt Stephen Jefferson, who
shot seaman at the wheel, under the inn
preston that his crew had mutinicd, was con-
victcd of manslaughtcr on Saturday last at
Charleston, and Judge GILcIrRIsT pronounced
sentence as foIows-imprisonmrnt for ono
year and fine of 50. Hon. b. f. HUNT
managed The defence.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-04-04

4 a''a'aey 8. 4ti,3'as' a y gsne,, On and
aitGr the 4th Of April, the Cars will.
leave the Railroad Depot Charleston at
ll o'clock They viii leave Hamburg
70 in the morning, Columbia at g.
and Camden ats 8 Clock. 34a
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-04-04

ANOTHER WoNDER.--A letter from San
Francisco, California, states that a Spring las
been discovered near that place which pos
sesses the peculiar property of colorihgleath
er TO beautiful jet black. the leather to be
coloredis allowed to remain in the water for
about SIX days. Other materials are probably
affected in like manner though no expert
mcnts have as yet been made.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
JOB OFFICE.

NHE Proprietor has reeentiv
Il made very extensive additions Of
new and beautiful type, to their Print
ing Office, which enables them 10 ex-
ecute, equal to any Office in the South.
every description of Plain and Fancy
Printing.
we have received a splendid assort-
ment OF blank cards, for tho benefit Of
professional and business men.
The following is part ofihe various
description Of Printing which we are
prepared to execute at this Office
Sh0'C B'lls Bill Headings,
Hand Bills, Checks
Horse Bills, Nalss
Steamboat Bills Ball Tickets.
Business Cards, PamDhIeis
Visiiing Cards, CaiaIogues
Circulars, Funeral Notices.
BLANKS OF ALL KINDS.
The following blanks are alwsva
kept on hand Magistrates Summons
Attachments, Executions. STAY Bonds,
Appeal Bonds, Delivery Bonds Guar
dams Bonds, Letters Of GuardiSnsb;n
Jury Tickets, Witness Tickets Coun-
~ Treasury Warrants, Marriage Ii
censes and Bonds, SherifTs 4 Consta-s
Bile Notices Of sale Of property. Sher-
Ills Fourthcomlng Bonds, Executions on
Forfeited Forthcoming Bonds, Exc
cuiIons IN Assumpset, Circuit Clerks
SSuoPoenas, CaPias Ad-respondendum,
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
SOUTHERN PATRIOT.
BY
MARTIN a. KENDRICK.
TERMS

TERMS.
The SOUTHERN PATRIOT, is publish
ed weekly. at 50 80 year, ir paid in
advance, or within two months from
the time Of subscribing; SO il not
paldtlll the end Of the year Clubs in
the Country or distant Post Offices,
who may make up and forward in adj
rance, the sum Oslo shall be entitled 10
receive FIVE copies. This reduction
will not be made however, in any case.
where the payment is not made in adj
vance. No paper will be discontinued
until all dues have been paid, except at
the option Of the publishers.
fEPADvERTIsEMENTs inserted at 81
per square, often lines OF less FOR the
first insertion, and fifty cents per square
for each subsequent Insertion. The
number of insertion required must be
kmared on the advertisements, or they
will be inserted until ordered out. and
charged for accordingly.
fCS Professional OF business cards.
Of one square, inserted at $40 per an.
num- Tor every additional square $40.
Articles ola personal nature, will be
charged double price Political cir
culars or public addresses, for the ben
eft Of individuals or companies, will
be charged as advertisements, and at
the same rates, payable in advance.
6"JoB PRINTING, in all its various
branches, executed with neatness and
dispatch.
- Payments for Advertising and
Job work, will be required in advance.
- Subscribers who have not an
opportunity Of paying otherwise, may
remit by mail, in bills Of solvent banks.
postage paid, at our risk; provided i
SHAH appear, by postmasler's cerd-
ieate, that such remittance has been
luly mailed.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
OF STON
MOTEL.

.WHE subscriber having taken this
a we'll known establishment lately
occupied by PETER TITLE, Esq,
offers its accommodations TO the boar
ding and travelling community.
The apartments already spacious
and commodious, are undergoing re-
pairs and will be considerably enlarged.
His table win be furnished with the
best the country affords, polite and at.
attntive servants always in attendance,
and no pains will be spared to render il
the most desirable stopping place in
the State.
His large and roomy stable will be
supplied with proyender, and attended
by faithful Ostlers.
n few horses and bUggys always on
hand for hire. r. G. STEELE.
Hsusoton Mi, Jan. 18th ls48.-98 4
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.
ABERDEEN MAIL,

Leave Houston every Tuesday
Thursdaysand Saturday morning, at 6
O'Clock, A. NJ. Arrives every Monday
Wednesday and Friday, at 4 o'clock
P, NJ.
PoNTOTOc MAIL.
Leaves Houston every Friday at 8
O'Clock, P. NJ. Arrives every We'd
nesday at O'Clock, P. NJ.
GREENSBORO MAIL.
Leaves Houston every Wednesday
at 70 An. Arrives every Friday
4, P. NJ,
COFFEEvlLLE MAIL.
Leaves Houston every Saturday at
l2F.M. Arrives same day at Il AN
COLUMBUS MAIL,
Leaves every Wednesday, at 6, m;
arrives every Tuesday, at 8, p IN.
FULTON MAIL.
Leaves Houston every Friday, at
o'clock, p m; arrives the same day at
] l o'clock, m,
WM. A. SCOTT, p. H.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
DIR. HUGH OHM

" AVING resigned his Profess
~ sorship in the b. Nj. Collega
OF Memphis, with a view Of deyoling
his time to practical professional soryi,
&c, offers his services to the citizens
OF his region, and will promptly res,
pond to all calls near or remote and
VIII constantly Keep on hand an annie
supply ofthe usual Botanic Medicines
for sale.
lis Office is at his residence near
Palo Alto, Mis-.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
Aberdeen Advertisements.
Regular Packet,
STEAM BOAT
ABE RDEEN

GEORGE W CLOUDIS-Masisr.
THIS new and splendid, light
droughJ, double engine, a !, passen-
ger Steamer, will commence running
regularly on the Bigbee river, IN the
Aberdeen trade, on the FIRST rise o
the river.
The A. was built this summer, ex-
pressly for the trade, under the super
intcndence ofone Of the most skillful
mechanics. No pains or expense has
been spared to make her one Of the
best and most comfortable Boats.
0FCapt. G.. returns his thanks to
his numerous friends on the above
namcdIRiyer, who have honored him
for several seasons past with their
patronage, and hopes by strict appl-
cation and attention TO merit a contin-
uance Of their confidence the ensuing
season.
September 10, i940. Sly
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
ROBERT g.. MOSBY
PAINTER.

Having located in the town Of Hous-
ton offers his services to the citizens OF
Chickasaw and the adjoining Counties,
and will attend to any calllin his line.
His charges viii be moderate, suits
able to the times.
He processes TO be able to do any
kind of House and fancy painting, any
for proof Of his skill and proficiency
satisfactory specimens a nd reference
will be given when the call is madoas
Houston, 98ih June l849.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
TAILORING.

E. E. SMITH, thankful for pas
fayors would respectfully inform the
citizens Of Chickasaw county that ne
has permanently located in The town OF
Houston, one door east of Col. Fealht
erslon's Law office, he is prepared to
execute his trade in all OF its branches
in the neatest and most fashionable
style. The cutting department will
be attended to by himself and from
his experience in his profession, he is
able to insure he most hadsome fits.
Great care taken with all garments
cut for ladies TO make.--He respect
fully solicits a portion Of patronage
of the public. TThe latest fash
ions are regularly received.
July 9Th, lS4S: 5--48in.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
TYPE FOUNDRY,
AND Printers FURNISHING
WARE HOUSE.

~ IhE HOO De.
ITHE subscribers have opened a new
type foundry in the city Of New
York where they are ready to supply
orders to any extent for any kind oil
Job or fancy type, ink, paper, cases,
ga!leys, brass rules, steel column
rules, composing sticks, and every
article necessary for a Printing Office.
The type, which are cast in new
moulds from an entire new set Of
matrixes, with deep counters, are
warranted TO be unsurpassed by any
and will be sold at prices to suit the
times. All the type furnished by US
is hand cast.
Printing presses furnished, and also
Steam Engines Of the approved pat
terms.
N. B.-4 MachinIst is constantly
in attendance to repair Presses and do
light work.
Composition rollers cast for Printers.
Editors Of newspapers, who will
buy three times as much type as their
bill amounts TO may give the above
SIX months insertion in their paper
and send their papers containing il to
Tho subscribers
COCKCROFT & OVEREND.
October is, '48. 9O-6m.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
CIR OCERIES
WILLIAM Up. mEBARD.
Surgeon DtRliSt.

HtFf 3 NFfN AftNAAatH
(FoRMuY OF CHARLESTON, S. .C)
Respectfully tenders his profession.
al services to the citizens of thi,
place and vacinity His instru-
ments are Of the most improved des-
cription; and he hopes that by strict
attention and skilful treatment OF
all Dental maladies, to give salts
faction and merit patronage:
DR.. II. will attend the regular SEES
sions of the Circuit Court at this
place, and any orders addressed to
him at Aberdeen during its vaca
tons wilIreceive his prompt atten-
ton, without extra charge.
March 18th, 1910.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22

SyruPs, (variOus kinds,) Syringe,
DO. Iinctures, do. Truses, do. Twee-
zers, do. Walls, do. Vinegar, Wal
ers, window Glass, Wines. Sc.
Which will be sold very low for
CASH or to punctual customers.
J. STREET q Co.
+. S,-Family medicines pros
criptlons put up with ESPECIAL care.
Aberdeen, Mi. July 25 1849 Civ
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
- TO AGE
STORAGE.

YANHE undersigned would respect
n fully inform the citizens OF
Chickasaw and adjoining counties.
that they still have that large Was
TERPROOF WARE HOUSE
which kept cotton dry,
during the freshet last November.
Ill persons therefore storing cot
ton in Aberdeen, who wish THAR cot
ton kept above highwaier mark can do
so by storing with us-We promise
to give it our strict attention, and no
exertlon on our part win pc spared TO
promote the interest ofthe planters
obeying instructions in all cases when
given.
We will have on hand good stock
Of fall and winter goods, also Grocer
les, Bagging, Rope &C.,
K s ID. CLARK.
berdeen Nj, Jolly 9Th, 1918, 5-Cm
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
Medical Notice

mRS. BLACKwELL& MAR
DIlN, having formed a partner,
snip IN the practice Of Medicine would
respectfully tender their professional
services to their friends and the public
generally BY this arrangement thew
VIII secure, at any time, to their pst
rons, the benefit Of consultation with
out additional expense.
July, 81, l847. 9-Iom
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
GIN FACTORY.

ID. X. WOODALL, manufacturer
Of Cotton Gins, is still pursuing his
business in Houston Nj.
lie has now on hands several Gins
of the best quality which he will war.
rant TO perform we'll He will also
make 10 order, on the shortest notice
any quantity, size or quality of Gins
and deliver them any where in Cbicka-
saw or any ofthe adjoining connties-
Warranted good as before mentioned
low for cash, or on time to solvent and
punctual planters.
lie also repairs, without delay. old
Gins whenever brought to his shop, at
reasonable charges.
Satisfactory references will be civ
en- Of The quality and performance Of
his Gins, to any who may wish to pur-
chase.
Houston, Chickasaw Co. Mi.
May Goth. lS40.--4o- tr
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
L a W NO TICE.
JOHN A. WILCOV

HAVING returned from Mexico to
Aberdeen his former residence; and
having resumed the practice of law,
respectfully tenders his services no
ms ms, friends, and the public generally.
Once at Aberdeen Mississippi.
September 18Th 1913. I5-i2m
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
}. T.. HERBERT.

ATT0NEY AND COUNSELLOR
AT LAW,
VIII attend the Circuit Courts at
Houston. Office and residence At
Aberdeen, Miss.
September Is, 1915. t5-I2m
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
ListOfLcttcrs.

ED EMAlNING in the Post office
AOat Houston, on the first day Of
July 1919, which if not taken ont
by the 18th day of september next
VIII be sent to the P. o. Department
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
SMITH & MALLETT

COMMISSION MERCHANTS;
MoBnE---ALABAMA.
Would respectfully announce to the
planters generally, that they have
made arrangements for conducting a
general Commission Business in Mo.
bile Alabama, where they will be
pleased to wait on those who mat IA
vor them with their patronage.
To guard against MlsFoRruErs
(which they consider only a nickname
for mrRUDEScE) they will unequivs-
cally decline accepting or endorsing
bills under any pretence whatever. by
which means the planting interest
viii be safe in their hands.
October 18th 1913. I9-tc
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
Jackson BOOl-bindrv.

AND BLANK BOOK MANUFACToRY
nLANK BOOKS for courts. npb
MBlIc Offices, Sc, made to order. in
the best and most durable style.
Book binding in all its branches. al.
so, done and warranted in style. and
Workmanship. Also on hand and fol
sale number Of articles consisting Of
Stationary. The patronage Ofthe pub,
nc Is respectfully solicited,
NJ. l.. JULIENNE,
Successor TO Rich'd Edward & Co
Bindery over Ellis & McAllisler's
June %, l847 off
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22

"AEING permanently located At
Nh PALO ALTO, Mississipni.
oilers his professional services in he
practice Of Medicine, Surgery, and
OOslItrlcks, and solicits a share ofnub-
lie patronage. Prices moderate 70
suit the times. ~
Palo Alto, May % 1919. ps-Iom
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
MEDICAL NOTICE.
Drs. Scott y Wontromo,.v

DIS Scott q Montgomery.
especially informs the citizens Of
M chickasaw county, that they have
associated together for the purpose Of
IractIcing medicine in all its branches
Ihey trust by this arrangement to be
able to afford prompt and satisfactory
attendance to all Of their friends and
patrons. They viii give their joint or sen
arale attention to all patients placed
ander their care as may be equired.
Once south side Of puBt Square.
Houston Nov. 1913.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
Q. G. GRASTY
DcnIaI SURGEON

DcRtat Surgeon.
Respectfully offers ms professional
services to the citizens of Houston
and Chiekasaw generalIy.-Oaice
Houston Hotel.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
NO 10
Money 20 loan at g pr. cen,

WOne! 10 loan NJ q pr. cent
.lll persons wishing 10 make a prof
table investment viii please cali and
hlt their notes and necounls. ami
thereby save cost and trouble.
Those wishing cheap goods can bo
supplied al the store ofthe UNDERSIGNED
east side Of the public square 4,
Houston, privately at all times, or a,
public auction on the first SATURDAY.
aud Monday in May, and on the frs,
monday in every month thereafter, du.
ring time with them.
A & A MATTHEW'S
Houston Il, Apr. ls49.-tf
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
q. McFARLAN & Co..

I &. McFAkLAN n Co..
Storage d Commission MUehanis.
"ILL continue to store and ship
" Cotton, receive and forward up
freight as formerly.
The rates of storage on cotton will be
In ware house, above high water mark
Of last winter, 20cls pr bale
In sheds 1Octs +"
or the ONLY TWO WARE
HOUSES above the freshet Of last
winter, ours was one; yet those who
store with Us must do so with the I'M
Outstanding that we take no risks or
responsibility for unavoidable occmreR-
ees, meaning thereby, fires, freshets,
OF other causes, which in their nature,
are beyond our control.
- TOR AGE.
The undersigned having rented the
large Framed WARE HOUSE, from
j. r. Eckford, offers his service to
his friends and the planters generally.
] am raising the Ware house entire
" above the high warler mark Of De-
cember i847. And will store all cot
Ion inirusted to nv care at the follow
ing rates:
In ware house Insured above high
varter Mark 90 cents per bale
T. ID. HOBSON.
Aberdeen September l4th 1913.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
ROYAL EXMIBITIOY.

SlMoNTON q MYERS arc =,
receipt and will continue ia receive F.
very fresh and well selected stock n
goods, Mr.. Simonton having lust re-.
turned from Philadelphia, New York
and Boston who gave his personal a.
tenlion IN the selection Of every article
they offer in market They are old
Citizens ofthe Village s fiom their ev-
Perenee, efforts CATER themselves IA,
The buying portion Of the commute
Wiil not only be pleased with the arr;
eles, but with the prices and facilities
they offer Having an eve to ,bose
who are remotely settled and who have
not helherto been supplied in their
uslghborhood with fresh articles At FAR
prices, they have purchased very /
handsom stock Of goods for
kEA'S BRIDGE.
at which place they will have attentive
Clerks, and give some portion oftbe;r
personal attention 10 the good neonle
of that vicinity.
FOR THE LADIES THEY HAVE
Prints, Muslins and Gngbams Of
every variety; Black and prin,ed
Lawns; Bishop and Victory do G,pg-
ham .Nuslen. Linen Musiins. Linen
and Silk Tissue, Plaid, Black and
Embroidered dress silks; Plaid .Anas-
Italian Lusters, Poplin Francies. Al
paecus, Silk Warp do, Bombaz,nss
Icarean Luslers; s
A LARGE LOT
Of Swiss, Jack, Mill and NansooL
Muslins; Cambrics Rich Berage and :
~ addition to which they offer the most
handsome and cheap BONNETS-
Bonnet Ribbons, Laces, Brsids SILK Q
and cotton fringe and every variety
OF dress trimmings, and would most
Earnestly request them to CALL and
examine their Large French flowers. 7
JEWELRY.
Worked Collars, Cuffs, trimed, "S,and o
up" habits, Elzabetheans sc. Ladies h
10 call c.
GENTLEMEN Of
While we confess that VIC spent more p,
lime m making selections for the La> "
dies for which every gentleman will st
accord TO US the credit due; there. 70
ore we have not passed with indifer~
snce their claimes. and are now in
receipt Of some Of the finest CLOTHS. -
larious colors American and French
Drap'd Ell, Ermine, Cadet Casemere.
COdringion. French Casemeres Doe ID
kin merinO Casimeres, Sumner n
rweeds, Monterey Casimeres Ctolon.
Jamblet, Grass, Irish plaid aud as
heck Linens, A Large Lot of pr
READY MADE CLOTHING II
Iats Boots and Shoes Hardware and alb
Cutlery, Saddlery, (some very fine att
iaddles) pal
GROCERIES, ara
nd in short every article that may be
expected in market, all Of which they
fer on the most liberal terms Mr..
iyers would here tender to the peo.
le Of Chickusaw his most sincere and
evoted thanks for the liberal patron
&c he has heretofore received at their II
ands and would say, that he will be
! the Cotton market this fall. m,
Houston May 9th l849.-i7-6m
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
A LARGE LOT
JEW ELRY.

Worked Collars, Cuffs, trimed, "Stand
up" habits, Elizabetheans sc. Ladies
do call
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
New Drug store.
ibsldeen Ms

5 now well furnished with every
III thing wanted in that limo. am.
ong which aie on excellent quality N
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22

Marriage Licence for sale at The Pat
hot office.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-22
GENTLEMEN
READY MADE CLOTHING

Hats Boots and Shoes Hardware and
Cutlery, SaddIery, (some very fine
Saddlesl