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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

sN
i'HE CnocTAws.-Some interesting
statements in relation to the Choclaw
Indians were made by the Rev. Mr.. By
ington, who has labored among the Ab-
origines as Missionary for thirty years.
The condition OF the Indians was never
more hopeful. There are four tribes
The cherokees. Chickasaws. Choc.a VS..
and Creeks--clustered tngeihcr in the
southwest corner Of the Union. All
have missionaries. all have schools. all
bar ont whiskey and call in the gospel.
Grea, Improvements have taken place in
the sncial condition Of the tribes. Law
has beeome a settled act of justice; mar
riagc is respected, and rendered legally
binding; property and life are secured by
just laws well administered. There is
still, however, want of missionaries.
and the field is wide. Four hundred
children are in the Christian schools, and
the church members snumber abou. twen-
,y-four hundred. OF this number twelve
hundred are in the Presbyterian, one
hundred in the Methodist. and two hun
drvd in the Baptist congregations.-N.
y. Times.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

DuLL Scholars. IL, il related of one
Of the earlier French princes. that being
either too stupid or too indolsnt to ac-
quire his alphabet by the ordinary pro-
cess. twenty -lour servants were placed
in attendance upon him, each with a
large letter placed upon his person -
The young prince uot being informed Of
the true names OF these attendants. was
obliged 10 call them by their particular
letters; and IN this way, he soon learned
the first radiments Of an education. A
similar mode was used bv Harodes, in
overcoming the duliness of his son Ali
Gus. He had him associated with TWEEN.
four little siaves. each designated by a
leuer Of the Greek Alphabet. so that in
his daily sports md associations he be-
came familiar with. this alphabet. and
thus learned j. wiihou. the acquisition be-
ing made task.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04
WHOLE NO. I6l.

The editor Of the Knickerbocker lu.
dicrously illustrates The necessity Of a
RETURN IN medical nomenclature. Yer,
much confounded, lie says, was oul
friend DIR. Doane, a few years since, by
remark Of one Of his patients. The
lay previous the doctor had prescribe,
hat safe and palatabIe remedy, the syrup
~ bucktliorn. and had lief, his prescrip
Ton duly written in the usual cabaIislic
siiaracter: -Syr. Ream. Cath" On en-.
curing It the patient had taken the med.
icine. thunder cloud darkened her face,
Tightening flashed from her eyes, and
she roared out: mo! can read your
doctor wriiIng--and | ain, going 10 TAX
tn. Syrnp Of Eam Cats for any body
under heaven!"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

CLAIM AGAINST PoRTuGAL.-A Paris
correspondent Of the New York Courier
says ,il, Louis Napoleon has kept the
papers and docnmen.s relating to the
claim OF The United States against Portu.
gal, which were placed many months a.
go IN his hands Tor his guidance in the
arbitration submitted 10 him, undlsturbed
IN the drawer Of the Elysee. The truth
OF this statement is scarcely well enough
vonched .or To entille-i, 10 much credit.
and IT'S ny no means probable that AN
important maiter of the kind would be
so cunlemp,uensly treated BY the umpire
Of two Governments.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

SUn-MaRINE BLAsTING.-M. Moille-
foft is accomplishing wonders in his op-
eralions on the Pot Rock at Hell Gate.
Foriy-'hree charges have been made,
consuming 1929 pounds of powder,
There is now mol less than eighteen and
Quarter feet Of water on any par, oi
the rock at low tide. AT the commence.
ment the rock was forty-four feet high,
aud stood in water sixly-iwo feet deep
on one side, and sixty OH the other. being
within eigh. feet or the surface a. mean
low water.-Lou. (0ur.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

~ A f,rmer's daughter in this State
was visited by youngster, who, lindng
!, di.hculs TO keep up the conversation.
asked the girl aiier an embarrassing si-
lence hai prevailed for some time, III
she knew any body that wanted to buy q
shirt" mo, DON'T" she replied. shave
YOU one to seli!" ..Oh, no." said he,
~ only asked ,omake talk"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

II Il has been said thai an Irishman
is at peace only when he is in quarrel;
a Sco,chman is at home when he is a.
broad, an Eaglishman is con,en,ed only
when finding fault; aud, let us add, ,ha,
capiioas, busy clustering. impetuos A.
merican is at The heigh. Of felicity only
when he is in all these conditions a. the
same time.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

b The Peoria Democratic Press,
IN speaking Of Illinois farmers. says a
Mr.. Hays. Of Dewitt county, has $500
hogs for market this season, Of which
number 1900 will average 800 lbs. A,
The present prices these hogs cannos
bring less than $4,000.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

You've LANCASHIRE "A gentleman
riding towards Chowbeni, and seeing
boy in the road, shouted out To him.
"My lad, am half WY to Chowbens!''
Young Lancashire looked up a, the quer.
,s,, and said. "iIah con aw tell, tha' foo
when | uoon't know wheear "a COON
frat
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04
rg IN the Holly tree W. NAV d;scoye,

q In the Holly tree we may discover
a strong evidence Of Creative Wisdom.
The leaves ON i,s lower branches are
armed with strong thorny points. which
renders il extremely hazardous 10 pluck
a bongh from the lever pant OF the
tree; but at certain height, above which
the cattle cannot reach, these prickses en-
tirely disappear.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

1"Wife." said The victim of a ieal.
ons rib. one day, .Iintend TO 60 to Camp
Meeting on Wednesday evening. and see
the camp break np." "And--I think
you wun',!" was The response. Tictim
-..l'll go if | see FIJI" H3e--.Y ou' II
see fits il yon do go!'' lie did not 90,
probably on account Of the rain.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

~ What can man do" asked
green 'un, "whenthe sheriff is seen COM
ing up TO him with writ in his hand!"
apply the remedy" said another. gruH-
ly. "Apply the remedy! wha. kind Of
a remedy" "Heellng remedy. you
goose-run like quarter horse"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04
Iy Old De. Rand was once called !,

Lv Old Dc. Rand was once called 20
visi, l,ypochondr,ae lady, who lancied
she had swallowed mouse. "Non-
sense!' cried the doctor, ..its all fudye!''
oh. no. 1oclor!' said the patient, its
no, nonsense, it's live mouse--l feel i,
now trying to knaw out. Oh. wha, can
do. dol! exclaimed the old man,
there's bn, one thing that you can do--
you must swallow ca,!''
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

4 Novel RAcE.-A sporting gentle
man Of Bost,n, has undertaken 10 wheel
. hand cart, continuing a $50 pound man,
from the Central House in Wallham, 10
Sudbury street, in Boston, distance Of
ten miles--tline two hours. The trial is
10 come off in few days. and heavy bets
are pending on the result.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04
T Az The widow Of Dr. hudson w,s

u Az The widow Of DR.. Judson was
embarking for the United States at Cal
cuila, number Of noblc-hearled and dis
Interested friends made her presen, Of
5000 rupes. or nearly $500. as ,es,i
mony OF the reverence in which they
held her lamenied husband. and The re-
spect and interest they felt for his be-
rcared family.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

a "A Western editor cautions his
readers against kissing shor, girls. be-
cause this habit has made him round
shouldered."
A very just Yetribution. He should
have known that too much pleasure is
sometimes productive Of harm.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

The BEsr YET.-"My dear Polly. l
am surprised al yonr taste in wearing an
other woman's hair on your head, ..said
Mr- Smith tn his wife. My dear joe.
am equally astonished ,ha, you persist
IN wearing another Sleeps wool on your
back"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

tH A genius out West has just inven-
ted new portable earthquakes.
ior the protection OF persons and prop
erty! BY touching spring you let
loose kick that licks thrashing ma.
chine in abou. len minutes.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

- Two old mon, over 20 years OF
age each. had regular knock-down
fight in Providence, which ended hy
their rolling one another in The gutter
until they were separated. The cause
Of the figh. was not. :.liquor but jeal-
ousyr
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

II In the Legislature OF Georgia, on
The Sd ult., Mr.. McDougald, Of Musco-
gee county, presented bill to prohibi.
the introduction Of slaves into that State
for the purpose Of sale. The bill pas.
sed at first reading.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

1"Whv. you'd better knock the
door down! what do you want!"
''Oci, my darling. don't let me wake
any OF your family; I'm just usin' your
knocker TO wake The paple mex, door;
I'm locked ou, dye see, and they We niv-
er knocser."
Rap!rap! rap!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

81 want To see some Of your
ginhfs," said a greenhorn, one day. as
he entered a hardware store. The deal
er took down several parcels neither of
which suited. .Well, then, what kind
DO you WANT here is almost every vari-
ety." "Why darn it, want them that
bores square holes.''
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

" An I.ishrnan coming to Boston
from Lowell. took the Stage in preference
10 the cars, because as he said, he could
ride -four times as long for the same mo-
ney.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

W There are now twen,y-ninc A.
merican steamers playing on the Pacific
Ocean, most Of them built in this city in
the las. year and a half.--N. y. Mr.
ror.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

n Scion being asked-Why, among
his personal laws there was not one a.
gainst personal sfron,s! snswered- q
could not believe the world so fasiidious
as 10 regard them.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

u There are four set,s Of twin chill
drea. Of four different mothers, all u
home in . row Of four diiiercnt houses,
on Beach street, ST. Pauls, Minnesosa.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

II A block Of stone from the Alps.
sent by the government Of Switzerland.
for the Washington Monument. is said
to be on lis way to this counsry. BOs-
fon Transcript.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

Wool Trade OF OHIo.--It is estima,.
ed that 6,000.0U0 pounds Of wool will
this year be sent out Of the State Of Ohio
TO the Eastern markets. 'fhe average
price OF the years clip is 80 cents per
10.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

N In the last year not less than e7O.-
100000 have been paid for articles fab
ricated abroad. every one Of which could
have been better made in our own land.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

q A new engine. on the New York
and Erie Railroad. called the aLph.-
ning," recently ran with ! train Of cars
attached il, five miles in four minutes.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

~ II never could bear children"
said crusiy old maid 10 Mrs. Parting.
tan.
Perhaps il YOU could. yon would
like them better" mildly replied the old
lady.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

- November and December are cali
ed, BY the Boston Post. the "embers" Of
the dying year.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

u There are Eve hundred and fifiy-
three vessels lying 10 the bay of San
Francisco. Of which I93 arc used a. ssor-
er shipe.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04
MISCELLANY. !.
THE GOLDEN SANDS OF THOUGH
ny anroporE 4. couLp.


ny aHToporE A.. GOULD.
ICY sfesk Of Calfornia's shore,
With mines Of fglittering treasure frausht
Tie lrain hath stnl richer store,
sa lhc Go.den sands Of tlsoughi n
llis wealth ne'er iaketh wings to As;
ltowIs no mere cxtransons worth;
And nohler pleasures it will buy.
Than all the gold Of earth.
THIS is lie wealth, chat cannot clo,;
A Attctder light its rays imrbrf;
is hlesseth with purer joy
Il Etts TO God th- heart
Oh. ye wlo sck, ia distant lands,
The Dazzling ore Of eorshto fini.
hs, \ . mol ioihet tie golden sands.
ll.at sparks in the mind!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-04

% Moderation is o9mmonly firm,
and 6rmness II commonly successful.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-27

standing, they are entitled to-tlat they vii,
as statesmen and patrots-as the friend, nnS here
all Virginia, and not Of section alone ef; #
angry contest, and settle it BY fair, ecuit,lIo I thu
compromise. ''' "!id iu
have done. Perhaps in tho eours. or nv,
may have sand things which might be unplea... k'
pear uilhihu % some members of this BODY :" ~
sure gentlemen that nothing was further from, -. a.
tloh. have been governed in my course unn ). h'ea
1ect by the strongest desire to promote the sub
to the Commonwealth, and most anxious w.; goo!
that have said to do equal justice TO All sn s II s.!
mote that system OF measures which in nv J. Pc.
opinion, would most conduce to the pro.nar. "lAb!:
Old Dominion think | have some ri II, o' III
upon this subject nm native born ci;r.r tpea.
ginia. She has frequently honored ME with .a, u:
Legislative councils She contains the cons,cra. .. neg
ofmy renerated ancestors, and the home OF SEA-
remand friends Who hath better right to a., I"
mY own my native land" On lny paterual !; 1AsI:
esccndent of that noble old Scotch Irish racs RI ssa
tied the valley Ny maternal ancestors are -.
east side of the Blue Mountains. :ave lived -
siton where have had constant iatc.cn,r, ,r:t p
citizens vi both eastern and western Virgin, :, '-
professional pursuits | have practccd law; II ~
mont valley aad trans Allegheny. haye I,;.
pleasure of general aad unres.raued ia,erco," "a
the citizens Of all parts OF the State avs, e.I W."
fore, that have right to say that am w., =.
that my desire is to promote tie interests Of NJ,
may this be palsied, and my ;olyge ca.
to the root my mouth, than would wfuily Ia ;,;
tice to any portion of this beloved Commonwealth
thank the committee for the attention rla, ,s,u
have paid me, and will conclude by giving tlr,, u
assurance that shall never attempt again 10 trna
40 long upon their patience, the best r:pr, c,n
make for the attention have received to-day '-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-27
White pop. Tia

statement shooting tho number Of the xhite popassso.,
and the amount Of the tazes Of the ''1g and dsn9cfa, H
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-27

White population in the wing counties, 2ll.001
' democratic counties, 1887
Majority in wing counties, 1854
Amount of taxes in the wing counties soo3,5a7
democratic counties lGS,037
Southern shield., 1851-03-08
SOUTH l3Al 3tl3lDa

COOS From Searcy, White county, at 8 a m once week, Monday To Clinton by 4 nj next day, 5 miles And back between m Wednesday and m next day. 60O9 From Terre Noir at m once week Friday;
 To Stewards Store in Clarke county, by p m, 10 miles; And back between 9 m and l2 m, Fri day. 60lo From Wilmington at 6 m once a week, Friday;
 To Marion, La., by 6p m, 30 miles; And back between m and m, Sat urday.
Southern shield., 1851-03-08
BAILEYS & HORNOR

A RE just in receipt of large lot of Flour IA and Whiskey, direct from Cincinnati, which they offer to sell wholesale and retail, as low as can be purchased from Flat Boats at the Landing, and having made permanent arrange ments for regular supply of these articles, they respectfully invite persons wishing to buy either for their own use, or to sell again, to give them a call before purchasing elsewhere.
 HeIeno, Feb. ], 1851.
Southern shield., 1851-03-08
.[Signed.] ]

Form of c Guaranty 10 accompany each bid.
 "The undersigned here insert the name ol the guarantor or guarantors, guarantles that, here insert the name of bidder or names of bid ders, as the case may be, if his Cor their) bid for carrying the mail from to he accepted by the Postmaster General, shall enter into the contract required by the Postmas- ter General, pursuant to such bid, prior to the first day of July next, with at least two good and sufficient sureties, to perform the service proposed"
 Dated Signed.
Southern shield., 1851-03-08
LARGE AlDDINLGNso


 MORE EXTENSIVE THAN EYER. M M AVING received our semi-annual supply M a we commence the New Year with an assortment that is not surpassed, if equalled, in the United States,
 We have twelve thousand dollars in the arti, tiele of Watches alone, and can therefore sup, ply our friends and the public with any style, and at almost any price. We have
 Gold Patent Levers from B to $250
 Silver do do do IS to $55 With general assortment of Lapine and Yer tical Watches. The other branches of our stock will be found as extensive as our Watches such as Chains, Seals, Keys,
 .D KE MyA E E1 Hg HAr
 IN .4LL ITS VARIETY, including many valuable SII A NsNs MM s and some full sets, SPECTACLEs, SILVER W ARE, c0in-ttlae, SnvER-PLATED GooDs, CLOCKS. LAMPS and GIRANDoLEs, CUTLERY, GUNS, Prs ToLs, including the genuine Durringer's, CANES. TEA TRAYS, with general assortment of
 AAS1gG g0GI@a In which will be found many choice articles for the LADIES.
 NOTECE. tY We aim to furnish those who deal in Memphis, with home market and a home guarantee for Goods in our line, and in- vie the public 10 call and examine for them selves. Our stock is laid in with Cash; our European Goods we import ourselves; we get our Domestic Articles direct from the makers, and being satisfied with a small profit we offer great inducements to our friends and the public. We are also prepared to do all kinds of work in our line, in the best manner and with dispatch. Our motto Is, TRY US.
 F. H. CLARK, l F. H. CLARK & Co.,, A. C. wURzBAcH, No. 37 Front R0ac, J. $. WILKINS. Memphis, Tenn. N. B. The trade supplied on liberal terms, and all orders from the country will receive our especial attention. January l2.
Southern shield., 1851-03-08

formJor Bid achere DO change from adver-
 hsement is contemplated by the bidder. :" Cor we, as the case may be,) here write the name or names in full of here state the residence or residences hereby propose to car Try the mail on route No. from to often as the Postmaster Gen |eral's advertisement for proposals on the same, dated January 5, 1851, requires in the time stated in the schedules contained in such adver- |tisement, and by the following mode of convey ance, to wit: Here state how it is to be convey led. for the annual sum of here write out the sum in words at full length.
 Dated Signed.
Southern shield., 1851-03-08

EwAs this day purchased orsAML. MAR E Fl TIN his entire stock of Goods of the late firm of MARTIN & NORTON, and will continue the business at the old stand. would here return my most sincere thanks to all my old friends and customers,-and hope, from my ex- perence, and untirng attention 10 business, to merit continuation of their patronage. All may rest assured that no exerton, labor, or pains, will be spared to give entire satisfaction. am now about to start to the East for my 'SE'REsS'G 1s' SE.EE.WER Stock, and will say to the people of Phillips county and the surrounding country, that l will always make it a rule 10 sell good Goods and cheap.
 JAMES NORTON.
 Helena FebruarV 10. 1851.
Southern shield., 1851-03-08
Form Of Cerfifcnfp,

The undersigned, Postmaster of , cer
 tifes that he is well acquainted with the guar antors above named, and their property, ant that they are sufficient and able to make gooc their guaranty.
Southern shield., 1851-03-08
WATCHESl WATCHES!

M TOR years the strife has been not who could AN make the best Watch, but who could make the cheapest or rather the lowest priced article, which is not always the cheapest, and conse- quently the great falling off in the quality Or watches.
 We import our Watches direct from England, France and Germany, and have been 12 months in preparing our present stock. Our aim has been to have splendid assortment of Fine Watches-as fine as Europe can produce--this, in addition to full assortment of the low and medium qualities, we are now prepared to show the public, all of which will be sold at a small advance on the importing cost.
 r. H. CLARK & CO.,,
 Oct. 24. No. 37 Front Row,
Southern shield., 1851-03-08
Dissolution of Co-Partnership,

THE co-pannership heretofore existing under the Il style of Martin X Norton, was this day dissolved by mutual consent Jomes Norton is charged with the settlement of the business of the late firm all persons having claims will please present them for liquidation and all indebted to urgently requested to settle ther accounts either by cash noe the business of the old firm must be closed.
 SAML. MARTIN.
 JAMES NORTON,
Southern shield., 1851-03-08


 Changeable Spun Silk, Alpacas, Lusters Pop
 plins, Merinos, Embroider d Thibbets, of all colors and qual-.
 ities.. Gala Plaids, BPk white, fancy &
 solid Ginghams, Barages, all shades, Jaconets and Jaconet
 Cambrics, Mall, Swiss, and Book
 Muslins, Barred and cross-barr-
 ed do, Dotted Swiss Grass
 Sklrting, French worked Chim-
 esetts, French do Collars, Thread, LisIe and cot
 ton laces, edgin's &
 insertin's, Bonnet. cap, sash, belt,
 and mantilla ribbons, Fringes, Gimps, Braid
 and Silk laces ot
 the latest style, Ladies Neck Ties, Gloves, Hosiery, Silk and Satin crayats, Pocket hdk'fs, Suspenders, etc., Silk and satin mantil-
 las; Silk and satin bonnets
 of all shades, Braid and straw do.,. Ladies' boots, slippers.
 Ties, Buskins, Gai.
 ters and half Caters,
 of the Latest Style. 5, saddles and bridles, combs and brushes, , Queens, China, and Medicines, Paints, Oils ng and Rope; Sugar, Rice; Whiskey, Flour, l and American Brandy, :hasers; Old Port Wine l purposes; Lard and ne, per gallon; Butter, sold at the very lowest unctual dealers on the
Southern shield., 1851-03-08

in part, as follows, of a Blue & Drab Blankets, | for Coats, Bed, Saddle, and Ne, | gro Blankets, White and colored Ker- seys,
 Plain and cold Osna- burgs,
 Brown and bl'ch'd Mus lins & Drills, Hickory Shirting, Apron checks, Bed Ticking, Red, White, and Vel
 low Flannels, Plaind Linseys, Table and Towel Dia-
 pers,
 Prints,
 Irish Linens, Brown and bleached
 Hollands, French, broad, beaver
 < pilot cloths, Cas'meres. Tweeds
 and James of all
 grades, Ready Made clothing, Blk, plain and hgur'd
 Long shawls, Bl'k and Mod Embryo
 do,
 Bl'k and Scarlet de
 Laise do, Cold Thibbet, do, White and Scarle: Elm
 bryo do. Bl'k and Mode Silk do, Bl'k Silks for Aprons
 and Dress. Chameleon do, French, Satin, and Sat
 in Gric, Cashmere, National
 ard Damask 'Toryor Hats, caps, boots. sho looking glasses, clock: needles and pins; liar Glass Ware; Drugs anC and Dye Stuffs; Bage Coffee, Molasses and Bacon and Lard; Frent in quantities to suit pun and Brandy for medic Linseed Oils; Turpen Cheese, crackers, &c. All of which will be prices for cash, or to usual time.
 October 5, 1850.
Southern shield., 1851-03-08
Great Bargains for Planters, REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

FNVHF following list of fine cotton lands are
 -B for sale by w. H. RINGO, Agent--and any information wanting in regard to terms can be obtained by calling on the agent in per- son, or by letter, (post paid) directed to Helena 4 rkonSa
Southern shield., 1851-03-08

8 0P The Cincinnati Enquirer "goes the entire swine" after the following fashion;
 "Francis Pigg has strayed off from Indi- anopolis, leaving Mrs Pigg and the hale pigs to hunt their own feed hereafter. We will do our share towards pen-ning him."
Southern shield., 1851-03-08

CAUTION TO SMoKERs.-It has been deci- ded in one of the high courts of Massachu- setts, that smoking in building vitiates the policy, even if the fire is known to have or siginated from another cause.