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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-31
For the Gazette.


Alta meeting ofthe students of the College Of Ph,
sicians and Surgeons Of the upper Mississippi hella
he I'D Jan. 1850, s. Graham called to The elsr
and Jesse Bowen was appointed secretary.
On motion /, unan ,mously Resolved, Tia, con.
mittee Of FIVE be appointed to drst Resolution e.
pressive ofths Class to Prof Armor for his invsaa
course oflectures. 2
Whereupon the following gentlemen were appor.
ed viz: s. NJ. CraRdall of Wisconsin; J. Widnsr II
Iowa, III. s. Potter Of Illinois; W. {. La Dow OF Uha
and H. w. Ross Of Pennsy lsana.
At subseqae Mt meeting OF the Class, the commute,
through their Chairman made the following report
which was adopted as follows.
Whereas Prof. Armor has completed his course o.
Physiology. Pathology, and be.
fore the Class. Therefore,
Resoietd. That we most cheerfully express sena
ofgratituie for his unremi,ting and highly scien,if,
latoss and admiration his fornly and gentle.
maniike department. J. 5. GRAHAM, Chm.
JEss koWEN, Sec'v.
Mr.. E,itor:-In accordance with resolntion psss..
by the Class, il affords great pleasure 10 fnrnis
you for publication in the Gazette copy 9th Pc.
ceedings. Yours truly,
JESSE BOWER
Davenport, Jan. cath, 1850.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-31

CHIcAGo AND GALENA RAILROAD This
Road is now completed 10 Elgin. The cars
made their frs, trip from Chicago to tina,
place on Tuesday last. Eigin is only one.
fourth the distance to Gs!ena.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-31

DEATHs.- Geo. Knoop, the vioincellist,
died at his residence in Philadelphia on
Christmas day. lie was the best perform
er on the vioiincella in the U. States. w
II. Campbell, formerly editor Of the 81
Louis New Era, died in that city on New
Years day. He was q lawyer Of fine abi
tiles.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-31

The committee appointed at the Davenport
Convention 10 prepare petition TO Congress in
favor Of Of the Improvement Of tae Mississippi
Rapids. has, we learn. performed that duty, aud
printed copies of said petition are now in readi-
ness for circulation md Burlington
Gas.
..C.d Hawk" what has become Of the
pamphlet proceedings o! the above Con.
venlion, which was to have been issued las,
fall? We will place the money ut interes,
in Railroad stock, if you don't call for il
soon.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-31
JUST RECEIVED

AT CASTLE g. COrHRiNS Book
81 Store, few copies of Wells Lawyer,--s
new and valuable Form Book for Justices Of The
Peace and business men generally.
Rock Island, H., Jan Eth.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-31

SIR. LoUis WEEKLY IaTELLlGENcER. is the
title Of a Wing newspaper q mammoth size.
recently established in The city mentioned.
the first numbers Of which We acknow ledge.
i is very ably conducted and issued by
Messrs. fcatman, Ramsey & Co.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-31

DEAD.-Ihe last steamer announces the
death Of Ebeneaer Elliott, the corn-law
rhymer and fiery-hearied poe, Of England
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-31

6TThe Presidents message was so
short, and so good, tina, the Canada papers
generally publish il.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-31

SPORT IN ANDREW "A Wild ca, was
killed in town, the other day. 1t is the
second animal Of the kind that has been
shot IN our village within Two years.
Jackson Co. Dep.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-01
Cmsar's Ride.

Cesar had been faithful servant at one
of our country inns many years. His
master was kind to him, fed and clothed
him well, and told him he should be well
cared for In his old age. Cesar took it
into his head one day that he would like
10 go on ride, put up at an inn, be wait
ed on, as he did to others, and put things
through in style. "Well, Cesar" replied
his good master, "you shall have my best
horse and chaise, and take Phillis with
YOU; and here is five dollar note for you
to spend. So, you may go and blow ii out
straight" Cesar and his lady were soon
'done up" in then best ''6xins,' the chaise
was ready, they jumped in, and drove of
in high glee. They pulled up at the inn
Of the next village: Cesar gave his horse
in the charge Of the ostler, with directions
TO give him peck of oats, and rub him
down well-he then waited upon Miss
Phillis into the house, called for room, a
pack of cards, bottle Of brandy, and a
good dinner. AS soon as dinner was over,
the brandy used up, and they tired of
playing .'high-low-jack," Cesar called for
his team and his bill. The horse was
soon harnessed, and the ''items" placed in
Casar's hand; he could not read, but when
the landlord told him the amount was tWo
dollars and halt, the eyes of our ebony
hero,
SIN their relaxing circles, rolled in whitell"
in utter astonishment. SIS dat all?" he
exclaimed, "wal, if dat be de case. just
you take out de hoss agin, rub him down,
glib him anudder peck, and send up anud-
der dinner, bottle OBJ brandy, and cards, fol
Ise on a blow out, you see, and massa give
me de Y to do It un broWn!n
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-01
MISCELLAN EOUS.

FAT MEN.-From the lectures of the
Rev. Henry Giles, now going through the
press Of Messrs. Ticknor, Reed & Fields:
"There is something cordial in fat man.
Every body likes him, and he likes every
body. Your Ishmaelites are, in truth, a
bare-boned race-a lank tribe are they
all skeleton and bile. Food does a fat
man good-it clings to hint fructifes
upon him-he swells nobly out, and fills a
generous space in life. He is living, walk
ing specimen Of gratitude to the bounty Of
the earth. aud the fulness thereof; an incar-
nate testimony against the vanity of care;
a radiant manifestation of the wisdom of
good hnmor. A fat man, therefore, in vir-
tue Of being a fat man, is, per sc, a popular
man; and commonly he deserves his pop
ularity. la a crowded vehicle the fattest
man will ever be the first to make room.
Indeed, he seems half sorry for his size,
least il be in the way of others; but others
would not have him less than he is, for his
humanity is commensurate with his tnlk.
A fat man has abundance of rich juices.
The hinges of his system are well oiled
The springs Of his being are noiseless; and
so he goes his way rejoicing, in full con-
tentment and placidity. = A fat man
feels his position solid in the world; he
knows his being is cognizable; he has a
marked place in the universe, and that he
need take no extraordinary pains to adver-
tise mankind that he is in among them; he
knows that he is in no danger of being
overlooked. Your thin man is uncertain,
and therefore he is uneasy. He may Van-
ish any hour into nothing; already he is
almost shadow, and hence it is that he
uses such laborious efforts to convince you
of his existence: to persuade yon that he
is actually something; that he is positive
substance as well as his corpulent fellow
creature. 1t really does take a deal
of wrong to make one actually hate fat
man; and if we are not always So cordial
TO a thin man as we ought to be-Christian
charity should take into account the force
! of preiudice which we have to overcome
against his thinness. A fat man is the
nearest TO the most perfect of figures, a
mathematical sphere, a thin man to that
most limited of conceivable dimensions, a
simple line. A fat man is being of har.
monious volume, and holds relation to the
material universe in every direction; thin
man has nothing but length; a thin man.
! in fact, is but the continuation Of point.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-01
WEA1'HERLY q. ROTROCK,
DEaAPEEsS and TAEAORsS.
MAIN STREET, PORT GIBSON.

MAIN STREET, PORT GIBSON.
ID ESPECTFULLY inform the citizens
lO of Port Gibson and vicinity, that they
have Just received from New York, a splen-
did assortment Of Fine Black, Brown and
Green Cloths; Plain and Fancy Cashmere;
Black and Colored, Figured and Plain, Sa.
tin and silk Yestings, &C.. which they are
prepared TO make up to order, into Coats
Vests and Pants, in accordance with the
latest fashions.
Their Stock of Goods has been careful
" selected, and forms as handsome an as.
sortment as has ever been brought to this
market.
Gentlemen wishing handsome and vel
fitting garments, are requested TO call ant
examine for themselves.
TAILORING in all its branches vii
be carried on by them, and they warrant .
fit in all cases, whether they furnish the
material or not.
Sept 81, lS49. 4ly
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-01

Which permanent fund is 10 be invested as
per charter, for the benefit Of the policy holders.
IN bonds and mortgages on unincumbered real
estate valued at double the amount loaned there
on, and in stocks Of the State, and Of the United
States Government.
This Company being organized, not fcr the
benefit OF stockholders and capitalists, but solely
er lhe protection Of policy holders and their ia.
miles against want and poverty is in lis opera
tlons a great National Benevolent Institution,
conducted upon the most secure and solid prin-
clples. and alfording, for small annual sum,
paid during lie, large aud handsome legacy TO
widows and children after DEATH
All policy holders, whether for lie or shorter
terms, who continue the insurance ill death,
participate in the whole Of the profits of the
company, without any reservations
Creditors can insure the lives of debtors, thus
securing prompt settlement in case Of death.
married woman can effect insurance on the
life Of her husband. for the sole benefit aud use
Of herself and children, free from The claims OF
creditors
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-01
? @ b T R Y
The Hero of Erin's Isle,
AIR-"The Braue Old Oak"
dedicated to Rev. Theobald Mathew


health to the Chief-the brave old Chief
Let us give him the welcome smile,
Here's health and renown, and broad green
crown,
To the Hero Of Erins Isle.
lie hath left his home, DER our land to roam,
10 proclaim the glad news of ioy,
And to pluck. with his hand, the burning brand
From the flame that awaits to destroy.
Then here's to the Chief--the brave old
Chief
Whose bosom is free from guile.
Here health and renown, and broad green
crown,
10 the Hero Of Erin's ISLE
His deeds are his crown, to shed renoWn
Ger his sacred and honored name,
His declining days, whole nations praise
Shall deck with wreath of fame.
His name they'll prolong, in grateful song,
For they've 'scaped from the opening graves
From bonds Of disgrace, to freedoms embrace
He has rescued nation of slaves
Then here's to the Chief-the brave old
Chief
Let all give him welcome smile;
Here's health and renown and Heavenly
crown,
To the Hero of Erin's Isle. E. H.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Jan. 10, 1850
Charleston Courier
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-01
From the Peoples Journal
The Drunkard's Wife.

BY MRS. VALENTINE BARTHOLOMEW.
The Pickering light dies in the lamp,
The fireess room is cold and damp,
When shiyering sits the drunkard's wife
Watching her infants wasting life;
And mid the gloom she does not know
The hand Of death has touched his brow.
The morning dawns-its struggling bean
Fall on the infants bed,
And franticly the mother screams,
'Oh God my child is dead"
The pelting sleet and drizzling rain
Rush through the easements broken pane;
The tottering walls rock to and fro
In mockery Of the formers wo;
And as the howling winds swept by,
Unroofng that old shed,
Re-echoed by the frantic cry
ooh God! my child is dead
The storm at last has passed away,
And joyous birds on fiuttering wing
Are hymning forth in plumage gay
The melodies of spring;
And with this change, the drunkard's wife,
Upon her knees alone with God,
As conquered, too, the spirit strife
And learned to kiss the rod.
Hush. It's his footstep. Well she knows
Her husbands staggering tread,
And hurriedly she trembling throws
A covering DER the dead.
"Give me some foodl' the drunkard cries
Whilst madness fires his sunken eyes,
"'Tis herel" she said; be calm and see
See what despair prepares for thee
With shaking hand he clutches hold
Why is his look so wild!
He gazes till his blood runs cold
Upon his lifeless child.
Course on the drink! I'm sober now:
And solemnly pledge the VOW
From this dark hour, let come what will,
Water alone my cup shall fill.
Yes by this first and bitter tear
I've shed through years of crime,
] will retrieve my wild career,
If heaven but grant me time"
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-01

READY WIr.-The Boston Traveller
gives an instance OF ready wit, which oc-
Cured in Boston, that is worthy Of record.
Ii is as follows:
"a couple of fresh s2igrants from the
land of sweet Erin weTs travelling to Cam
bridge and finding, as they approached
the bridge, that the twain had but one cent
between them, they setthemselves to work
to contrive how they should pass the toll
gate with only 50 per cent ofthe requisite
funds. At length it was resolved that they
should part company-one lingering beind
while the other went forward to confer
with Mr.. Brown, the eate-keeper, and see
what could be done with him in the way
Of bargain or compromise. Paddy, on ar
irving at the gate, with his politest bow,
asked Mr.. Brown at what price he could
be allowed to pass over bridge. On being
told that one cent, and no less, was the rate
for each foot passenger, as sanctioned by
the law of the Commonwealth, he after a
little hesitation, inquired what amount of
baggage passengers were allowed to take
with them. He was informed that he
might take any thing he could carry, except
a wheelbarrow or handtart; and without
further parley, he turned and left Mr..
Brown to deal with numerous other passers,
who were accustomed to pay the stated tax
upon travellers without asking any ques-
tions, though not probably without a secret
wish that the time had come in which the
bridge is to be free. II a few minutes
Paddy re-appeared with his fellow trav-
eller mounted upon his shoulders in the
reaular 'boost-back' style. He gravely de-
posted the legal toll for single passenger
and walked on to deposit his baggage upon
terra frlna. at the other end of the bridge,
which. being in Middlesex, is now free soil
The spectators of this interesting scene
were quite unanimous in the opinion that
the travellers had come the Paddy over
the toll-gatherer, while hat worthy digni-
tary himself did not hesitate to admit that
he was done Brown"
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-01

GETTING ON IN THE WoRLD.-There
are many different ways Of getting on in
the world; it does not always mean making
a great deal Of money, or being a great
man for people to look up to with wonder.
Leave off bad habit lor good one, is get
ting up in the world-to be clean and quiet
instead of dirty and disorderly, is getting
onto be careful andsaving, instead of
thoughtless and wasteful, is getting on; to
be active and industrious instead of idle
and lazy, is getting on; to be kind and for-
bearing, instead of i'll natured and quarrel
some, is getting on; to work as diligently
in the masters absence as in his presence
is..getting on; in short, when we see any
one properly attend to his duties, persever-
ing through difficulties to gain such knowl-
edge as shall be of use to himself and 9TH
ers, offering a good example to his relatives
and acguantances, we may be sure that
he is getting on in the world. Money is a
very useful article in its way, but it is not
impossible to get on with small means for
it is mistake to suppose that we must
wait for good deal of money before we
can do anything. Perseverance is often
better than a full purse. There are more
helps towards getting on than is commonly
supposed; many people lay behind or miss
the way altogether, because they do not
see the simple and abundant means which
surround them on all sides; and it SO hap
pens that these means are aids that cannot
be bought with money. Those who wish
to get on in the world must have a stock
Of patience and perseverance, of hopeful
confidence, willingness to learn, and a
disposition not easily east down by difficult
lies and disappointments.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-01
posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

NKAND NULF. UT. I, 1918
Northern mail via Raymond, leaves Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, at A. NJ. Arrives
same days at s, p N.
Southern mail, via Fsyette, leaves Mondag.
Wednesday and Friday, at s, A. N. Arrives
zane days at 6. p N.
Northern mail, via Louisville, per river, ar
lives twice a week, irregular, and is made up
On Wednesday and Saturday at r. NJ.
Southern mail, via New Orleans, per river,
arrives four times week, irregular; is made
Up on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Saturday at p. M.
MiIiken's Bend, once a week. Arrives on
Monday at Z, ~, and leaves same day at /, P II.
oiice hours, from s, A NJ, to sundown-
Sundays from s TO 10, A. NJ.
&c. GRIFFING, p. NJ.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-01
.Rg0iJ arrangements
on THE

PORT GIBSON POST OFFICE.
The Northern mail arrives every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. at 10 o'clock, 4. NJ,
and departs same DAYS at O'Clock, P. NJ.
Southern mail every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday. at II o'clock, NJ. and departs same
d,ys at IA o'clock, NJ.
GalIatin mail arrives every Tuesday evening
and departs every Wednesday morning.
TIE Northern mail closes at l. o'clock, NJ,
and the Southern at half past II, A. NJ.
0fice open from sun rise TO sun set, (Sun-
days excepted) ]. G. MELCHOIR. P. NJ.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-01

To SHAKE OFF TRoUBLE.--Set about
doing good to somebody; put on your hat,
and go and visit the sick and the poor; in
quire into their wants and administer unto
them; seek out the desolate and oppressed,
and tell them of the consultations of religion.
| have often tried this method, and have
alwaye found it the best medicine for a
heavy heart Howard.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-01

Somebody says ofa Miss Lucy of thirty
five, She promises tobe Miss Lucy Long.
1t is easier to praise people into virtue
than to rail them out of vice.
Content is natural wealth, desire for luxu-
ry is artificial poverty.
Those who are Of opinion that money
will do everything, may reasonably be sus-
pected Of doing everything for money.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-01
TRUSTEES.

JoHN flAGAN, President of the Company,
Preston w. FARRAR, Vice President.
A J. WEDDERBURN. NJ. d.,
Thomas Hunt, NJ. d.,
Medical Board of Consultation.
HARMAN DoASE. Secretary,
f.. l.. Go0LD, Attorney.
RICHARD BEIN. Nj. d., Medical Examiner,
No. 27l, Magazine street, Nav Orleans.
BThis Company is prepared TO entertain ap-
plications for Life Insurance, and Issue Policies
on all sound and healthy White Persons and
Negroes. at the Table Of Rates established by
the Board, which are less than the rates charg-
ed by the New York and London Offices and
without their restrictions as 20 resideace in the
South. BY the charter, dividends ofprott are
declared annually. and the profits draw interest,
and can be made available at once to :he extent
of two thirds Of their amount, where tle party
has paid his premiums in full.
California Permits are issued t6 Lie lnsur-
ance members at New York and London rates
Prospectus, table Of rates, and all information as
TO Life Insurance. and all papers necessary 10
effect Insurance can DC had at the office Of the
Company, or of w. O'KELLY, Agent,
Port Gibson. Mississippi.
A. II. PECK. N. d. Medical Examiner.
g5.Exten>ive Travelling Privileges allowed.
Nov. 23, 1919. Is Gin
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-01
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AND
CORRESPONDENT
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wv. r. EISELY.
sry0 20 SHp y
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~. " six months, , 90
within six months, for one year, i 90
i Al the end Of tie year, 5 90
!. subscription viii be taken for shorter
"a lban six months; and no paper will be
Fl.si l.,,iooed nail all arrearages are paid, except
f.',a.'' =. ,,;ea IF The publisher A failure 10
7 -. gs wj,l to discontinue, will be considered
si asr arrangement.
= ADVERTISEMENTS
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!. !" osr soIlare for tie first and Fifty cents for
~" Iobspanent insertion. Twelve lines, or
~ :, lonr Primer, or nine in Brewer, con>ii-
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w. w. NO squares, and every subsequent twelve
...,.,i,n ii The same, an additional square.
p,5,ital Circulars or eIectioneering Cards
n. r. charged one dollar-aer square, payable
,iyance. Merchants advertising by the year
i 2sr agreement
X 4 70 Instance will Yearly advertiser be al.
.,sl ID inscr; any notice not connected with
\. .osua business, without separate charge.
TEES FOR ANNOUNCING CANDIDATES.
r. District and State Offices, $40 90
! County Offices, 10 90
i. Members Of Board Of Police, 5 90
: Magistrates and Constahles. 5 90
NH a sufficient quantity OF tickets.
Ezra tickets, per hundred. 00
Taa fea for announcing candidate must be
al or when the name is handed in.
PROFESSIONAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
F3r ,Neye lines or less, three months, S. 90
six /" 90
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Advertisements sent in without being marked
plh The number Of insertions. will be published
mil forbid. except legal advertisements, for
glieh the law prescribes the time,) and charged
scarlng to the foregoing rates.
Ang alteration made in any advertisement,
ser lie first insertion, will subject il to an extra
targs.
TIE I'LL for each advertisement is due at the
nssriiy or discnnlnuance Of the same.
All letters or communications, to insure at
saon most be post paid.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-01
S, Oft.

~ VA A.
PORT GIBSON DIVISION, No. 8, hold their
regular meetings in Port Gibson, every Friday
evening.
claiborne DIVISION. No. %. hold their regu-
af meetings, in Port Gibson, every Wednesday
evening.
n5AsD GULE DIyIsIoN. No. 90. hold their
,ts9lar meetings, in Grand Gulf, every Wed.
aesday evening.
USIos DIVISION, No. rs, hold their regular
meetings at Rocky Springs, every Saturday
afternoon.
BURToSroN DIVISION, No. IO9, hold their
regular meetings, at Burtonton, every Saturday
afternoon.
kU.Li TEMPLE OF HoNoR, No. 3, hold their
Regular meetings in Port Gibson, on the first
ana third Thursday erenings of every month
degree TemnIe omen on same nights.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-01
TINES AND PLACES OF HOLDING

TINES AND PLACES OF HOLDING
MEETINGS OF THE DIFFERENT INsTITU-
TONS IN CLAIBORNE COUNTY.
Masonic.
CLINTON ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER, No. ,, hold
ielrregaar or stated meetings. in Port Gibson,
On The third Saturday Of every month.
WASHINGTON LODGE, No. 8, hold their regu-
ar stated meetings, in Port Gibson, on the
second Saturday evening Of every month.
GRAND GULF LoDGs, No Il, hold their
ffsnlar or stated meetings, in Grand Gulf, on
zoe first Saturday evening Of every month
CARPENTER IopGE. U. d., hold their regular
meetings at Rocky Springs, Claiborne county,
Mss on the 4lhi Saturday morning Of each
month. at 8 o'clock.