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Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-10-18
(BY AUTHORITY
A PROCLAMATION

BIZ JOHN /. CUION, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF
MISSISSIPPI.
To SHERIFF. Of several Counties Of the Sate-Greeng:
w HEREAS at the late extraordinary session of the
w Legislature of this State convened by the proc
amaton of His Excellency the Governor take into
consideration the alarming state of public affairs. and
to provide for the safety and security of her citizens,
an act was passed providing for Convention of the
People of the State of Mississippi And whereas, by
the passage of said act it made the duty of the
Governor to issue his proclamation to the several Sher
ifs of the State at least ninety days before the time
appointed for holding said election requiring them to
hold and conduct the same according to law
Now, THEREFORE, John l. Guion, Governor as
aforesaid by virtue Of and in pursuance of the requi-
of said Act do issue this my writ, requiring
you to hold an election the first Monday and dag
fOtO,cing September ner 85l at the several pre-
cncts in your county, for the purpose of eecting
many delegates to the said Convention your county
is entitled to Representatives in the House of Repre-
sentatives, including the Representation of any city
or town in any county,
LIS. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, have hereunto gel
my hand and caused the great Seal OF the State be
affixed the city of Jackson, the 18th day of May
A. D. 1851 and of the sovereignty of Mississippi, the
thirty fourth
JOHN |. GUION,
By THE GOVERNOR Acting Governor.
Jo BELL, Secretary of State.
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Pianos and Fine Furniture.
r WOMEISDORFF.

INFORMS the public that he has made an arrange
| mont with one of the most celebrated Piano man
in the United States by which he will be en-
abled to supply the people of Columbus and the sur
rounding country with Pianos of the best quality fresh
fr,m the hands of the makers The instruments offer
"a nv him will be warranted to possess superior
-. d will no sold at a small advance on the New
York prices They will, also, be put in tune by Pro-
fessor Markstein, before delivery, without any a1ol
tional charge to the purchaser. He has on hand al
present. two excellent instruments and VIII receive
further supply as soon as nav CATION opens
desiring Pianos Of any peculiar style be accomo-
dated in due season by calling and leaving their orders
Purchasers are invited to cali and examine for them
selves. ). "OMELoDOhII
Cen, 9th 1851 35 lat.
N Bile also continues to keep on hand and Tor
sale GOOD supply of Cabinet Furniture, consisting o
fine dressing and plain Bureaus, Bedsteads. Wash
stands, Chairs, siattresses Looking glasses, &c.
J. w.
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To the Friends of the South.

TEE undersigned design estabi hi Weekly Journal in the
city OF Columbus, Mississippi to be devoted TO the maintenance
the constitutional rights of the South and the diss
of those vital maxms of equality both civil and iica
recognized and practicd by the Fathers the Republic The
editorial department OF the paper viii be under the charge
competent ard experienced gentlemen
The tends OF the Unionhe Union framed and cemen
ted by the blood OF fathers earnestly invited and urged
aid in procuring the Of subscribers As the paper
will occupy high conservative ground irrespective of party
ances it is confidently antic that wi the apprO
baton and receive the cordial support of all al
parties.
The paper will be printed and beautiful type and viii
contain reading than sheet the State The
first number wi be issued about the first OF January 1851
The and subscribers be forwarded to VIM d. CHAP
MAN, icare of Jas. b Blair) Columbus, Mississippi
TERMs-Three dollars, per annum, invariably advance.
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American and Foreign Agency,
ITY UE WASHING TON,

CITY uF WASHINGTON,
T NDER the direction of Aaron Haight Palmer of
u New York, and Warrington Garrettson Snethen
of New Orleans, Attorneys and Counselors of the
Supreme Court OF the United States.
This establishment is formed for the following OBJ
lects, to-wit:
/. For practcing law in the Supreme Court of the
United States, and conducting professional business
before Congress.
?. For the prosecution and recovery of all claims,
in law equity, against the United States before Com
gress the Executive Departments against foreign
governments before boards of Commissioners.
g. For the settlement of accounts with the State,
Treasury, War, Navy, Post Office and Interior De-
partments. and obtaining the remission of fines, pen
dltes and fOrfeitures for alleged violations of the
revenue, post Office, other laws
4. For securing letters patent for inventions from
the United States from foreign Governments and
procuring land warrants and pensions under the var
Gus pension laws of the United States
5. For collections generally, embracing debts ega
ces, and nhertances the United States and foreign
countries.
g. For the purchase and sale of lands in any of the
States Territories of the Union and loaning
eys on mortgage of real estate laying therein.
7. For investment of funds in United States and
State stocks and loans, collection of the dividends
thereon, and, generally for the transaction of all bu-
sness pertain ny to law, loan and banking agency.
Palmer & Snethen, American and Foreign Agency,
attention. PALMER g. SNETHEN.
Office No 3, Carroll Place, Capitol Hill.
! Sept. 6, 1851. 32:x
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TO PERSONS OUT OF EMPLOYMENT.
AMERICAN GIFT BOOKS FOR 49,

TO cLERGYMEN, PosTMAsTERs TEACHERS OF SABBATH
SCHOOLS BOOK AGENTS, STUDENTS, 4 HEA OF FAMILIES
EMr!0 MIMI
EARS AMERICAN PICTORIAL BOOK ES-
Enlistment removed to lSl, William Street, (near
Spruce,) New York.
BOOK AGENTS WANTED.
The subscriber publishes a large number of most
valuable books very popular, and of such moral and
religious influence, that while good men may safely
engage in their circulation they will confer prdc
benefit and receive fair compensation for their labor
fcTTo Young men OF enterprise and tact, this bu-
sness offers opportunity for profitable employment
seldom to be met with There is not town in the
Union where right honest and well-dsposed person
can tail selling from 50 to 200 volumes, according to
the population.
JUST PULLS SHED,
PICTORIAL DESCRIPTION OF CHINA AND
INDIA 500 pp, and
s"THRILLING INCIDENTS OF THE WARS OF
THE UNITED STATER,'' 600. Retail price, S2,-
so per vol.
Our publications are too numerous to describe in an
advertisement.
(eFAny person wishing to embark in the enterprise,
will risk little by sending to the publishers $25, for
which he will receive sample copies of the various Cat
wholesale prices carefully boxed, insured and drec-
ted aordng very liberal percentage to the Agent for
his trouble. With these he will be able to as
certain the most saleabe and order accordingly.
CTPersons wishing to engage in their sale, will
ceive promptly by mail, circular containing full par
ticuars, with Directions to persons disposed act
as agents. together with the terms on which they
will be furnished by addressing the subscriber, post
paid, ROOT. SEARS, Publisher
/ Sept. 81, 1851. ISL, William Street, " Y.
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MEDICAL.

DR. WIN. SPILLMAN is still at his old stand on
u Market street, assisted by his son, j. w. SPILL
MAN, one or both of whom may in general be found
their ohce, except when professionally absent, or at
tending to other necessary business
We have on hand an assortment of such medicines
as families generally need in mild forms of disease or
in the ncipient stages of other diseases which NAV
require medical advice Long experience in the south
general success, and close attention. is the puaran
tee offered to all who may call for medical aid
Columbus. Miss. July IL. 1851 ax6m
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COLUMBUS HOTEL
BY JAMES JONES & so,

COLUMBUS, MISS.
THE propretors of this well known Hotel are at all
| times, prepared to accommodate the travelling
community and persons paying Columbus visit, in the
most hosptable manner Having furnished their rooms
with the best bedding furniture, attentive &c.
they feel confident that they will render every one
comfortable while under their roof The table is at all
times supplied with the best provision the market af
iords and pains expence will be spared to
der their guests comfortable.
Horses will be to the excessive and we'll known
Livery Stable of VIM. Cady, Esq, who always keeps
the best of provinder and attentive ostlers
July II, 1851. oak
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DIR. A. n. JONES
HAS REMOVED To PoPE's HOTEL IN

COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI,
WHERE he may at all times be found by those who
w wish his professional services. This central To-
cation will much improve his facilities for attending
the emergencies of the city practice. He has recent
ly received from Philip Scheffeln, Haines & Co.. of
New York, for his in the practice, a stock of
EXTRA PURE MEDICINES,
decidedly the neates and most reliable article of med
icne ever brought to this market He is fully provi-
ded with instruments and appliances for examining in
to diseases and for operating most of the ills and
deformtes that present themselves in the practice
medicine.
successful practice of his profession for more than
twenty years in this city, he hopes is the only reference
he need make.
DIR. A. N. Jones has no connexion with the Drug
business carried at the sign of the Negro and Nor
tar by James Jones Jr, & Co., and desires that his
patrons would annoy that firm by making inquiries
of or leaving messages with them, for him. Calls
made at his office at Popes Hotel or left at the
of Messrs. Lampkin & Whitfield, will always meet
with prompt attention.
Dr. Jones is prepared to receive and treat all cases
of chronic disease at his sick rooms in Columbus
Female ills requiring daily attention, and the use of
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS affections, and requiring
of dieting, preparatory surgical operations,
be cured when submitted to his care in his hospt-
al rooms that would defy the combined skill of the
medical profession under the imperfect system of nurs
ing and dieting incident to country practice This
arrangement will afford many facilities for treating
chronic arising among the negroes our plant
atoms rigid system of detetics and regular daily
medical attention may be secured to such
much less expense than usual while the prospect of
cure will be greatly advanced.
Competent nurses, male and female, are in attend
ance, and demand shall be made upon him for this
kind of hospital practice that shall be efficiently
met Connected with his sick rooms, he has bathing
establishment for the treatment of his patients, and
the premises spring of strong Chalybea water
Columbus, July l9, 1851. 25x
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BLAER's DRUG STORE

UST received at this well known esta ezzk
81 Dhshment a fresh supply of pure and ge- ~
hume Medicines, which will be sold on as IA Esxz8
voraDie terms as at any house in the South a
Physicians, Planters and Others are requested ~
and examine the stock, which has been selected With
great care for this market We think thew will find !,
equal Of not superor0 regards quality and variety
to any in the State and making their purchase atoI
gether from Importing Houses, they are enabled t s
on as god terms, as any Drug House in the South q,
South West. ~ "'"'i vi
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS Carefully purun
DIR. James w. Hopkins will attend TO the prescr;r
uon department. guarantee that all will he rirbt !,
that dencate and important part of the business
DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND CHEMICALS PITT
If AND BRUSHES, DYE-STUFFS. PAINTS
OILS, WlNDOW-GLASSD DYE STJTFFS
AND GLASSWARE. PERFUMERY
/ FINE SOAP, STEEL PENS. AND
SUPERIOR WRITING INK.
superior article of SPERM OIL IARD or o
always on hand.
LANDRETH'S FRESH GARDEN SEEDS
CROP 1850.
PATENT MEDICINES OF ALI Ktnns
fare Od brandy Wines, Holland Gin and Old hmm;
ca Rum-Pure Scotch Wits el-for Medical r,,r'
Poses-and superior article of TEA. Iotb
Green and Black
SUPERIOR CHEWING TOBACCO AMI C,c,,s
thankful Tor the patronage heretofore extendoa -
tne House, he hopes by strict attention aud - -
uoh 70 accommodate, at low prices To merit +b
age OF discerning public. ~'e Pa'roh-
Columbus, Feb. L. 1850. o' DhAih
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Notice Of snsGIVency,

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
LoWNDES COUNTY.
To all persons haung Claims against the Estate of Jesse
!Speight, deceased
NOY hereby notified to present your claims duly
| probated and allowed to the clerk of the Probate
court of said county, be filed for examination and
apportionment, by the first Monday in January, A d.
1852, they will be barred Said estate having been
duly declared iusovent.
L. S.--Witness, the Honorable Nathaniel E. Good
win, Judge of the Probate of said county, the
first Monday in June, A. D. 1851.
Issued this, 5th day Of June, A. D. 1851.
1927 DANIEL WILLIAMS, Clerk.
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INSURANCE.

HE MISSISSIPPI MUTUAL INSURANCE coNPA.
NY OF ABERDEEN, MISS, WITH CAPITAL OF
100000.
THIS Company will issue Policies of Insurance. on
the most favorable terms on Dwellings, Stores and
wares and merchandise stored or contained tSoro;s
against loss or damage by fire. Also on dry-goods
groceries, produce furniture and every other descrn
ton of merchandise property, shipped per good
or boats to and from any points on the south
eI OF western the hazards thereof and
also upon Shipment of goods, wares and mercband;se
per good vessels, between New York and southern
ports and between all American ports against the me-
ris OF the Sea, at the lowest rates of premium cbar
ed by other good Offices
A. w. LAMPKIN, AGENT
July IL, 1851 o.
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co NJ NJ I I Z E:

CO M NJ / TEE:
NJ. NJ BROOKS. Dr1C
HAMPTON WILLIAMS, '1 w.
T. NJ. BLACKWELL, !
T. C. GREENWOOD,
j. F. MONTGOMERY, | CL;1 ~
HENRY MCDOWELL, oN'e""S@" CO.
J. A. ORR,
e. c. GRASTY,
CHALES GATES.
w. r. CUNNINGHAM,
w. A TUCKER,
X. DAVIS
A. ID. POPE, Monroe Co.
S. ]. GHOLSON,
l.. B. MOORE,
JACOB LOUGHRIDGE,
JOHN F. MILLS.
w. r. CANNON,
JOHN w. RICE, Oktbbeha Co.
CHAS. r. JORDAN.\
A. S. HUMPHREYS, !
THOS. l. SHARP,
ELI ABBOTT,
w. w HUMPHREYS, A0""deS o.
BEV. MATTHEW'S,
JAMES WHITFIELD,
COLUMBUS, Miss, Nov. 1lth, 1850.
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Executors Notice.

li HEREAS, letters testimony of the last will and
w testament of John Butler, deceased having been
granted to the undersigned at the August term, 1861
Mississippi: Now, all persons having claims against
the estate of said deceden are hereby required 70
hbit the same within the time limited by law o. H.
same will be barred u inc
Oct 4 1851 asa - oN,
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IMPORTANT TO PLANTERS.
THERE is perhaps, no one

II HEKE IS perhaPs, no ONO
thing of greater impor-
lance to the planting commu-
nity than to be able to free
themselves from the vexa-
tons, loss of time &C., result
ting from different fevers, tc
which they are more or less
subject throughout the south.
This can be and is readily
done and at less expense than
by any ordinary mode of treat
ment. by the use of the
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OR SPEEDS FEVER TONIC.


OR SPEEDS FEVER TONIC,
WHICH CURES FEvERs OF ALL TYPES AND GRAprs -
FROM Two To TWENTY Hours!
Not one hour need be lost than the day OF atta
in anv ordinary case of BILIOUS FEVER, INTFp
MITTENT or CHILLS AND FEVER, and bu, G,.Io
if any more with the more violent and dangerous F..
vers as Congestive, Yellow, Nervous and Tyebus
Measles, Scarlet Fever and Typhoid Pneumonia a.,
deprived of at least thirds OF the ordinary dany.
and difficulty in fact
Fever Cannot Exist
but very short time under its potent and Agreeable
influence while all anxiety, uncertainty and trouble
of nursing is dispensed with. We cannot better d.
scribe its Effects than by quoting from letter from
B. F. Fly, Esq, OF Madison county Mississippi, dated
"Columbia, La, Oct. IL, $780,, IN which he says -
"As far as have travelled your Febrl'uge has been
used with wonderful success In at least FIVE hundred
cases ON this river OuchtaI it has been used and in
every case it has acted ike charm, Arrays restoring
the ngtent TO yttct health from four TO eight hours
As far as nv Knowledge goes there is nothing to CON-
mare with it it acts the surface, opens the pores
o. the skin equazes the circulation of the blood and
the patient lies down and goes to sleep; he awakss
and is WE'LL hardly knowing hat cured him. It'll en-
phatcaily the remedy for tevers.
We could add proof by hundreds of the most sub.
stantal planters and of the highest responsibility
well as physcians and others, but want better ey.
dence than the article itsef-get it, try tiff it il no,
what # is represented to be- return it and get vow
money.
Prepared and Sold by A. KENDALL Co.
81, MAGAZINE STREET, New ORLEAx,
JAMES BLAZE, Columbus,
Agent
oAPE,,r Sale bu Drugoists and Dealers 0ensraLI m
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G. NJ q 6 RET So
HADEN & READ.

MARKET STREET, CHLUMLUS, MISS.
HAVE on hand general assortment of Groceries
II &c, to-wt.
Rio, Laguna, and Java Coffee.
Imperial Gunpowder; Hyson and Black Tea
Brown, Loaf, ard Crushed Sugar
Granulated Sugar.
Yellow and white Clarified Sugar;
Molasses and SYRUP;
Western and Extra St. Louis Flour;
Ginger, Spice, Pepper, Cloves Cinnamon;
Currants Almonds;
Saleratus, Starch, Lemon-syrrup
PepPer-sauce, Mustard
Sperm, Star, and Adamantine Candles;
Brown and Fancy Soaps;
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco;
Brandy, Wine, RUM Gin, and Whisky;
London Porter-qts. and pints
And all other articles in the Grocery line Powder
Shot and Lead. good assortment % Bar Band
Horseshoe, Hoop and Rcd Iron and orsc-shoe Nails
SeVentyhve kegs cut Nails, assorted sses WeeGinu
does' Wagon Boxes, Strap hinges Castings, Pots
Ovens, Skiliets, Fire-dogs &c, &c
June %, 1851. oo.x
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s. s. Fitch's

inualnalle Medicines for Couohs. Co,ds Consumpsis
and Female Diseases-always ON hand.
I'm aiso-His unrivalled ABDOMINAL SUPPORT
En- mat mas been patented only six months and has
1 nr been mitated.-Also, his superior SHOUL-
Store of las RIsAIp Sole Agent
Columbus, Feb. 1, 1850.
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New, Cheap, and Elegant Assortment oil
DRY GOODS
Piano FOrtes &c, For sale.

JUST received from New York, three splen- <Fyr
d did Rosewood Pianos, which will be sold
low for cash Enquire at the Furniture Ware
room kept by j. WoMEIsDoRFF. Also, good assert
ment of Cabinet Furniture, consisting of such articles
Bureaus, Wardrobes and Bedseads Of all inds.-Wash-
stands, Tables, Chairs, Looking glasses, Mattresses DC
N. B.-The undersigned would also most respectful
ly inform the citizens of Columbus and its envrons,
that he will discharge the duties of undertaking with
neatness and despatch whenever called upon so to do
JEROME WOMELSDORFF.
Nav 10, 1851, l5:6m
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Administrators Notice,

| ETTERS of administration on the estate of lanes
Ia Smell, Sr., deceased having been granted to the
undersigned by the Probate court of Lowndes county
Mississippi, at the July term 1851 all persons HAVING
claims against said deceased are notified to present
them within the time prescribed by law and all
owing said estate requested to make
to REUBEN H. SMELL.
July 8, 1851 24:6w Ad,n;n;strato.
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IpEPsINC>
Ea-~.--AI n

THE TRUE DIGESTIVE FLUID, OR GASTRIC
JUICE.
II HIS is truly wonderful remedy for Indigestion
| Dyspepsia, Jaundice Liver Complaint General
debility and Nervous Consumption curing after Ma
lures method, by Natures own agent, the Gas
trio Juice.
Halt teaspoonh of Epsin infused in water, will
dissolve digest, five pounds of beef in about
two hours, out of the stomach 0LTFor sale by
JAS. BLAIR, Agent.
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GFFor Sale By Druggists and Dealers gem
CAUTION.

None genuine without our fac StmiIe signature, with
the likeness authority and signature of James Speed
on the enveop. We wish persons to be particularly
cautious not to anything purportng to be the Eec
trcal Febrifuge, unless bearing the above marks of
Qenuineness. We deem these remarks called for in
consequence of persons having been imposed upon by
counter feits, pretended receipts &c, which, if
worthless are to say the least extremely dangerous
having proved fatal in many cases
A. KENDALL g. co.
May 81, 1851. l8:3m
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1EfOOL.

n S. BROWN will resume his school on Monday
u. the 18th Of September, in the basement o the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Tuition Fee-Sessi0n fire Months.
Lower English Branches. Sl5 90
Classics and higher Mathematics, ........... 20 90
N. B-No remittance of tuition iiom the time of
admission to the close Of the session.
Sept. 6, 1851. 32:4t
TT EXAS MUSKEET GRASS on hand and for sale
| by LAMPKIN g. WHITFIELD.
Sept. 90, 1851. S4:tf
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(BY AUTHORITY
Office of the Secretary of State,

JACKSON, April l2th, 1901.
THE attention of the qualified voters OF the oea.e "
M;ssissinpi is hereby called to the following Acts
nassed at the last regular session of the Legislature
thereof ~. DELL' 0ec' Vi S'o0'
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r. BRADS. tAW, A. M, PRINCIPAL
/ HE exercises of this Institution will, with full
L Corps OF well qualified teachers. be resumed on
Monday the 9th. of October. Catalogues containing
every necessary information with respect to terms &c
can be had by application the Principal or the Board
OF Trustees. JAMES NJ. BECKETT
Principal of the Board
September 6, 1851 80 3t Printers fee 90
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AIRTYGHTA AND INDESTRUCTA BE,

For protecting end preserving the deaf for ordinary in
efmsnt for Vaults, for Transportation or for any 9TH
er desirable object.
l. E for adult size, S6O-the smallest size $40,
L including outside wood case, plate and attendance.
intermediate sizes in proportion. Extra charge for
attendance in the country. All sizes will be kept
Constantly hand, and furnished at the shortest
tce, also wood collins those who desire them will
be furnished good terms at any other estab-
shment. A Hearse can be furnished if required.
]. WOMELSDURFF.
Sept 90, 1851. 34.X