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The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
Weaver, MuIIin g. CO.,
No. 25 ST. Francis street, Mobile, alabama.
Dealers in
EANCK AND STAPLE my GOnnG

FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS,
a GENERAL Assortment, consisting in part
IA of cloths, cassimeres, satinets, Kentucky
jeans, ginghams, Irish linens, table and birdseye
diapers, tweeds, prints, bleached sheetings and
shirtings, bed blankets, Jaconet, Swiss, book and
India muslns.A
A great variety of Fancy Dress Goods-Em-
brodered figured chene and changeable silk,
very rich; French and English merinoes Or
leans and Hungarian Cloths; Black and colored
alpaca ustres Cashmeres; Black and colored
muslin delaines; Embroidered and hem-stitched
inen-cambric hankerchefs; muslin and lace
capes and collars; Embroidered undersleeves
Kid and twisted silk gloves Thread edgings and
laces; Bonnet and belt ribbons, shawls, &c, &c.
A LARGE STOCK OF
PLANTATION GOODS
Negro Blankets, Kerseys, Plaid and Plain Lin
seys, heavy cotton stripes 0snaburgs of several
styles; Brown Domestics and Drillings; Glazed
and Wool hats; Russell Brogans, Heavy Boots
Kip Brogans, &c, &c.
We would respectfully invite the attention OF
merchants and planters to our large and well-se-
lected assortment of Goods, which we offer upon
the most favorable terms, and at prices as low as
any other house in the city.
VIM B. WEAVER.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
LANES CONNTNC

Having removed from his old stand to No. Is
corner of Dauphin street)
Importer Of Fine Watches, Jclcelry, Silver aud
Plated Ware, Military Goods, Cans, Pistols, &C.
TT AS just received and opening, the largest
Ii and best selected stock of Watches, Jewel
~, and Silver Ware, ever brought to the South
ern country, viz: Gold and Silver Watches, of ev-
cry description; gold and silver guard fob and
vest chain; gold and enameled chatalains for la
dies wear; diamand, torquois and gold bracelets;
pins, aud earrings, of every description, and too
numerous to mention; alb of whichis warranted
with a certificate in his handwriting.
SitUer Wdre.-W Warranted made of pure coin,
viz: Silver tea and coffee sets, complete; silver
pitchers andstumblers; silver spoons, forks des-
sert and butter knives, king, threaded and plain
patters silver eastors; fruit baskets and walters;
silver cups and goblets, plains octagen, gild-
ed inside and plain, &c.
Fine SiLUer and Plated Ware.--Fine plated cas-
tors; cake and fruit baskets and walters. from tho
best Sheffield and Birmingham mandatory in
England mantle and chamber candlesfcks, ali
sizes and variety OF patterns; with steel and la-
ted shutters and trays fine steel and plated nut
eIarkers; Britannia tea and coffee sets, complete;
with urns OF American and Shelf I'D Manufacture
German-silver table and teaspoons andfor
Military Goods OF every description Alsos a
large assortment of Papief machie " oTk, W.
Paplerl machie work aud chess ablesi work
boxes and cabinets inlald with gold ana mother
Eot 4aod5s chear and desirable Goods Ia ny
lines be sfFe - cal
COMING
Come 81 ard Wafer stree4s
rian 81 the large solti Watch
ocks allc wa cles Iepaife a and fIa.,,,
EDEN me best possible narneG bv tp57 = ~
Wafi1nlen as tlleleis 81 the United
40 Boxes ffinsIoxe, o. -
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CORNER DAUPHIN Ann Royal STEELE
M BoULLEMET, Proprietor, an, Gen Gen,
ltls Agent for Publishes of Books Ne".
perss Magazines and Peri0dicals. Al ms , g,
hshment can be found an the latest al"
popular works of the day.
The subscriber respectfully returns man
has numerous friends and the public Tor y.
raj patronage heretofore Bestowed upon M
would respectfully solicit its continuance %
now on hand full and complete assorinl'.-
exerv article in his line, and 3 adding dai.
different arrivals. fresh suppl Of all ihe
popular works of the day. s assoriI.l-
CHEAP PUBLICATIONS he best j
South, and equal TO any in a. Union. he y
also call attention to his ock of STAN;
WORKS for Libraries, ma Enificent GILT \
Book for Holiday PTese s, Juvenile ana
Books, music, Engravi1 Valentines, Z.
complete assortment of ncy Stationary. 2
News papers and magzin from all part, !,
Union for sale IN single mbers, and suO''
tons received for the sam
70 Cltzens, s.rangezs nd travellers ~
raj are all invited 10 can a look over The
assortment Of publications 10 be found
Literary Depot Strange visiting ll IN
should not fail 10 visit tie % I. fot OF cleaP
IS Dealers Wil be supple at nD'a -
count also liberal deductio5 made 70
boats buying or the confo1 u Pleas''
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The state of NIississiPPL
LOWNDES COINS
Circuit Court, March 26a, 1891
John Gilme1, Prf.,

John Gilme1, Prf.,
s477. rs BILL
Henry Dickinson, and
Adderton Boykin and
the unknown heirs Of This day ca
Fleming George, decd Def. ComPlaiHa-
his attorney. and II appearing to the sats
of the Court that the unknown heirs OF
George, decd, are not residents Of The
Mississippi: II is therefore considered
court, that said petition be set down foi
at the next term of this court, u be he'd
Sd Monday of September, 1851; and tsa-
they appear on or before the first day
and plead answer or demur, said matte .
things contained in the bill viii be taken 4
fessed. 1t is, therefore, further ORDERED )
court, that copy OF this order be pubL'-l
the Primitive Republican, a newspaper q
in the town of Columbus, notifying The 7
dant of the pendency Of this-snit. To- IS
cessive weeks.
A true copy from the minutes.
AMI E LoTE. a.
Darlington & Christian Sol'rs COR deienl1
April 18th, 1881. nJ-
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d ID TT CA = 10 N
Columbns Fomale Institate.

"A
TTSFE Trustees OF this Institute. in commend
Il ingits claims 10 the public, take plea sare Il
saying To ltsiorner patrons and the iflstas y ~
male education generally that Il lias entered upon
tile third wear OF its history with cheering pfos-
poets Of increased success and usetnin
The services of Mr.. RonERr "A. MEANS Tor
merIy OF South Caraliaa and late Of Ewtaws Ala
Laye been engaged Is Principal, and his qualifi-
cations for the superintendent of such an insti-
tuition. is evinced by those best of testimonials,
long experience and uniform success The same
lnhY be said OF the Assistants whom he brings to
his aid IN the management of the various Departs
mentss
The importance of sustaining female scnll-
nary OF high order in Columbus is, we believe,
felt and acknowledged by NIL. We present the
Columbus Female Institute rs admirably calcu-
luted to supply this want, and therefore rs Wor-
thy OF all encouragement We have able and
accomplished Instructors the course OF study IS
full, thorough and finished; the buildings and
grounds are well adapted for the purposes OF q
large Female School. the location is healthtul,
pleasant and retired, and no exerGons will be
spared on the part of the Trustees make it one
Of the first institutions ofthe Southwest To ac-
compHsh this, we only invoke the patronage Of a
liberal public.
Teachers.
Mr. RorERr A. MEANS, Principal.
Miss Anna NJ. KELLOGG, English Branches
Miss S. c. CHARM,
Mr. S. MARKsr1Ev, Iistrume'ae' Masic.
MIS-, Fox, Vocal
Miss H. CuArIN, Primary Department.
The scolastic year is divided into two sessions
Of five months commencing respectively on the
first Monday in October and March.
No Pupil will be received for a shorter period
than one session, but can enter at any time and
viii be charged from the time of entrance.
! No deduction will be allowed except from
continued sickness and that at the discretion OF
the Principal. In deductions for board, no trac-
ton less than half month will be considered
The Young Ladies who board in the Institute
viii not be allowed to attend balls or parties, or
receive visits except relatives. Their expendi-
lures and visits will also be supervised
/ Terms:
PAYABLE ONE HALF N ADVANCE
Preparatory Department, per session, SIS
5 Fourth Glass, per session. 90 90
Second Class, ~
First Glass, 20
Languages, (each.) 10
Music on the Piano or Guitar, %
| Use Of Instrument for practising,
Drawing and Painting, Is
! Ornamental NeedlewOrk, 10
Contingent Expenses,
Board per Month"; Including lights,
washing, bed and beddng,) y so
Without washing, II
For five days in the week 9
15-Accounts must be settled at the close of
each session.
Young Ladies, boarding in the Institute, must
furnish their own towels; and every article of
clothing must be distinctly marked with the
~ GEORGE R. CLAYTON,
President of the Board of Trustees
April H. 1850. 23-1v
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
RemarkabIe Cures!


Remarkable Cures!
OF allthe cures that have yet been received, there
are certainly none equal to the one first men
toned, which plainly shows the durability of
consumption, even IN some OF its worst forms
Jeferson County a., Feb. 81. 1919.
Mssrs. SANFORD & PARK
Gents: This is TO certify that my wife,
Nancy Dohoney, has been IN declining state OF
health for the last two years. Her disease bat-
fed the skill of the best medical aid could pro
cure-hcr physicians pronounced her disease
Consumption in the last stage" and said that hel
recovery was past all human hopes. As last
resort, with very little hope, procured Wistar
Balsam of Wild Cherry After using few bot
ties, found, to my agreeable surprise, that her
health was improving rapidly. She IS now so
far restored as TO be able attend 70 her regular
household duties without suffering any Inconve-
nience. Her rapid Improvement and present
health warrant me in the belief that she viii soon
be entirely restored.
RHODES DOHONEY.
State Of Indiana, $.
Jefferson Co.
/ James N. Humphreys. n Justice ofthe Peace
in and for said county and State, do certify that
the above named Rhodes Dohoney subscribed
and made oath TO the foregoing certificate, be-
fore me, this 9th day of February, 1919.
JAMES u. HUMPHREYS, J. P.
To the PubLc.-I. Jacob Green, of the county
j
tify, that in the early part of last season, wa:
taken with a violent cough, attended with {
pain in the breast and sometimes fever. and tina
employed skillful physician for some time
who said that he could give me no relief.
then commenced using WiStar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry, and felt almost Immediate relief-and af
ter taking three bottles, l find mysylfin as gooc
health as | have enjoyed for a number OF year,
my restoration under the blessing of God, at
tributed to the use ofthe medicine above named
march 1st, 1919. JAcoB GREEN.
State of Indiana, Jennings county
| /, David I. Skinner, Justice of the Peace IL
and for said county and State do certify that til,
above named Jacob Green subscribed and mad,
oath, to the foregoing certificate, before me, thi
| first day of march 1859.
! We would advise those of our readers who ar
laboring under an affection of the lungs, to max
| immediate trial of this truly excellent medicine
The most Intelligent and respectable families Q
our city have adopted it as n faYorite medicine
and persons predisposed to consumption VIII
have usedit, speak in the highest terms of It's ei
icacy.
i 70 Beware of counterfeits and limitations
I Syrups and all appropriations ofWild Cherry
A Remember they only initiate in name. withou
possessing the virtues Buy none but the genu
Inc and original
II DR.. WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERDY
Signed Sanford & Park" onthe wrapper a
round each bottle
/; Sold Wholesale and Retail, by
: SCOVIL & MEAD, 112, Chartres street. be
tween Cont and St. Louis
General Agents for the Southern States.
: Sold by TAYLOR & MCARTHY, Columbus Mis-:
], A. N JONES & Co,
!, BLAIR & SMITH
: ]. w. Bush & On. Pickensville Ala
a do do Carolton
; May, %. 1880. eff
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
WISTAR,s BALSAM

The Best Remedy ever k7ao1o1a to Man.
EOR Coughs, Asthma, Colds, Group, Bronchit-
i is, Influenza; Bleeding of the Lungs, Diff
Guilty of Breathing, Liver Affection; Pain or
Weakness of the Breast or Side, First stages Of
Consumntion &c
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15

TO orHers Of, aud dealers IN bors4-Caa
Founder Ointment. for The cure OF fouB5z
hoof, hoof-bound horses and contucledkf
ish feet. wounds. bruises in the fiesh. ga.e-
cracked heels, scratches. cuts, kicks &c. olz1
CarlefOn's Ring-BoHe cure, for thss5
ring-bone, blood SPAWN. bone spawn. VS.
and splint-a certain remedy. This Tl.4
cure and the founder ointment are prePart.
the recipe OF a very celebrated English Z
and viii cure in 90 cases ont of one huIta-
ofthe above complaints. They have baai
by farmers, livery-men, stage proPretoTs5
ers with the most marked and decided sus=
Sold only by COmtock & Bro. No 9 yosl &.
and by feb27:4J:1y J. Bill
.Rheumatism-COmstock's Nerrt e..
Liniment Is warranted TO cure any case q
matism, govt, contracted cord & muscles
Joints, strengthens weak limbs and enab@
who are crippled 10 walk again Use iLsl
and be cured. or 90 without it and suffer.
please. Sold only by ConStOck & Bro 10.
st N 7, and by feb2745;Iy J. BIZ
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JUDsoNs
GHElEICA.I EXTRAf.r 4.
CHERRY g LUNGp1
CHERRY AND LUNGWORT

and 10 remedy has eeer 6efore been d..
aciLt certainly cure CONS UBfPTJ6l
The most strongly marked and deyelos..
ofPuimonary consumption, where the l5r.
become diseased and liberated and the ~.
terry hopeless as TO have been prononpei5f
sicians and friends 10 be past all pos,il.;l:
coyery and at times thought TO be DYING y
cured by this wonderful remedy & are fs,--
& hearty as ever. It a eompond ofners
which are peculiarly adapted to & cssepi,'
cessary for the cure OF Coughs and C,ar,.
Its operation is mild yet eficacious; II TO-
phlegm which creates so much dihicuhv
the cough and assists nature to expel fror,ss
tenn all diseased matter by expeetoratioo
ing a delightful change in the brealhings,5s
and tins after the prescriptions Of thevs
medical menand the inventions Of kind a.
ing friends 4 nurses have failed TO give ~ {
est relief 10 the CoHs;smptire sufferer. H.
of consumPtive persons have been deee7
peatedly in buying medicines which were.
be iniallable cures but which have Prov
palliatives, but this medicine is not only,
tive but cure for liberated lungs It cos@
deleterious Drugs and one trial viii provls
tonishing efficacy better than any asses
certificates IN curing consumption andalIE
Of the lungs, and as splitting OF blood, conc
in the side and chest, night-sweats. 6e
/ 1000 certificates of almost miraculous er,-
formed by this medicine, from some Of 4.
doctors, clergymen & merchants, have -
US for this medicine, but the publications. 4.
looks too much like Quackery, twill shove.
any person calling at our ofice.l This ~
will speak for itself and enough in lis on
wherever it is tried.
CautIon-This medicine is put IN IN.
bottle and you must find the name Of JnJ,-
ProPTietors, ~ T., on the splendid Wrapper
the bottle, 10 whom all orders must be 49,.
Sold only by feb:4j:1y JAS. BLsF
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15

30 ID & IITl{1D' 10 OndTLfGs STTcef,
Between Cont and ST. Louis sts.,
New Orleans, La
Sole General Agents for the Southern States.
Sold by A. N. Jones & Co., Columbus, Miss
z" g Blair & Smith, f" s"
(" Taylor & Mccarthy, F"
June 90, 1850. Off.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
SomeFhing new E1nder the Sum

Something new under the Sun!
y PgicHt Black Indcliblc & Indest5uctiJle VII
tin INK. A truly black and purely fluent Wri-
ting Ink. Indelible. with no corrosive properties
and without liability to precipitate or thicken by
age, change Of climate exposure to the air,
has hitherto been in Chemistry an inpossibiity
Now, for the first time suchan Ink is presented
to the public for it has been tested by the most
scientific chemists; is by the highest authorities
pronounced incompatible for its ease and ele-
gance in use.
Gy- It ,cU not corrodc Steel Pens. 81
Columbus, July %, 1850 14-tf
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
ComstocIk's Vermifnge-Tl

~0AAAsl - - . y - ~ .
most extra ordinary remedy Tor oEus f7sr &
it eflectualiy eradicates worms from |aaas
and children. 1t cannot harm the most de.sz-s.
FAINT or strongest adult and never fails 10 con-
~ root out and destroy all kinds oiWorHz
cost % cts per bottle, puts il within tie Ia 6
all and all parents who are without iiare WI
ly exposing the lives of their chiidTenio iL.=s
destroyers of youth, lrOTms Sold only i7 g
stock & Bro. no 0 John 81, Ny. and by
feb27'51:45:1y J. Bill
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Or. ChriStie'S GaIvamiC Curatives.

GAI.VANIC BELTS; GALVANIC NECKLACE
90 BRACELETS g FLUID,
g RINGS; {" BANDS;
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ID. ID. KELLY.
T AS' ~ pS77 BOOT MAKER,
Main Street, adjoining lie

Main Street. adjoining lie
Store of THos. III Williams
5ESPECTFULIsYi informs his friends and the
- pubic generally, that he is prepared to
make up the following articles, superior to any
establishment in this part Of the country, and
being connected with one. of the frst esfablish-
ments in New York, he IS thereby enabled to
keep a q times illl and fresh supply of the
very best French and Philadelphia calf skins.
Patent Leather Boots French Pnnp boots.
" ater Proof do. Cork Sole do.
~ B,-A first rate ct qraIrantiee "a every IA
stance Repairs neatly exeeuted
Columbus, AUGUST 1915.
= "a Pounds best Chrome Green
@a moi
Yellow.
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NOTICE

4 B. Gray, has entire stock of Goods compris-
ing general assortment of Dry Goods, Hard
ware, Crockery &c, would respectfully solicit
the patronage ofhis friends. j. F. GAY.
TT AYING sold my stock of Dry Goods &c,to
II Mr.. J. F. Gay, / would respectfully solicit
for hima continuance Of the patronage so Iiber-
ally bestowed on myself Ali persons indebted
TO Decherd 4 Gray, or myself, eithet bynote or
account will please settle by the first of March,
as Indulgence cannot be given beyond that time
j. B. GRAY,
Columbus, Jan. sth, 1851 3s-tf
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: JOHN Nj. Il. REID,
FASHIONABLE wfRg BOOT MAKER
SIGN OF rHE Go1prv Roor

SIGN OF THE GOLDEN Boor,
Columbus, Miss.
|HNHE Subscriber returns his thanks for the. We
- ~ liberal patronage he. has received, and so
hcts q continuance of the same.
He has Just received.a large and excellent as
so 50 OF the finest qualities of FRENCH
C.aLf SKINS, which he is prepared to manu-
iactnre to order in the most workmanlike man
ner
llwork warranted Ready Made Boots con
stantIy on haad
Oct. 10, 1850. psf
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Ibei IS 20 certify, that my wife has had the
ia ior many yeors resulting from diseas-
ta ~ ~ dining which period she has had RE-
q"en uitaels o. Acute Inflammation OF the Liver
"1A ip 10 Instance Las She been SO speedily and
yeT~Iy relieved as She has been from late
a.HleA hy,thc skill Of Or. Glover and the use OF
~ -ftt lla tfe2araHon. Lon. HATCH.
aanaary y 1SJf. 35-iE
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Terms:

Young Ladies, boarding in the Institute, must
furnish their own towels and every article of
clothing must be distinctly marked with the
owners name.
GEORGE r. CLAYTON,
President Of tile Board of Trustees
April H. 1850 23-1V
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sJeT ed fou New Oh, Alcoholic
81 * enicS fageTianafe Cluinine: ca
iser 0li; Madeo Scsee Chinoidlnes S4rFef
nn annin; al lie sn ot the
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xtension Siivel snciI with a Gold Pen.
NY Information q be fhankiall y reeeiv-
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COLUMBUS HOTEL..

Colnmbns. Miss. Angust %, $50 lQ-4m.
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MOBILE LITERARY DEPOI

Darlington & Christian SoPrs for deleuir
April nth, 1881. nJ-
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OF knowledge in respect 10 the circulation OF such news
paper within the limits OF the district embraced in the
range OF the delivery OF such office and stating the aver
age actual, ordinary and bona fds circulation OF each
isEular lssue oil such paper within such district for the
four weeks next ending the Saturday next prior 10
The day on which such evidence Is received, and that
such circulation has not during said four weeks been
increased by any grauilous circulation, by reduction
IN price below the ordinary and usual price OF such
purpose 10 whole in part, OF obtaining any lis or
lists OF uncalledior letters for publications. and such
average actual, ordinary and bona fde circulation oil
each regular issue OF such paper Tor such four weeks
as established by sueh affidavit, and the other evidence
submitted 10 such postmaster shall be deemed The cir
cuaiion on which the question OF the greater clrcua-
ton shall be determined. Other evidence, addition
TO such affidavit ~ confederation thereof in contra.
diclon OF the same may be submitted by any party in
teresled in the decision.
7. When authority Tor the publication Of lists OF foreign
letters IN newspaper printed in foreign language is
deemed advisable, the postmaster must make special
application Tor the necessary order publish such
paper.
g. All orders for publication Of these lists OF uncallei
for letters in more than newspaper vacated and
annued by the passage Of This act which authorizes
single publication in one paper only
8. When daily, semi weekly, trl-weekly, or weekly
papers issued from the office, the proprietor
be allowed 10 aggregate the circulation of such
papers, but the single circulation OF each issue of the par
cuar paper for which he claims the publication
Whether the paper is issued daily, tri.weeky, semi.
weekly, or weekly must be shown, and the advertise
menl inserted in the particular paper which has The lar
gest circulation
The foregoing regulations TO take immediate effect
FITz HENRY WARREN,
Second Assistant Postmaster General
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when an old man remarked "Ab, sir. have now lived
forty nine years these parts, and never before witnessed
such good example has been shown in the Just and
we'll mered punishment OF these murderers This from
tier line has wanted something OF the kind for long
time past Socono is now more quiet than have ever
known IL previously We can now cit IN the evening al
the doors Of houses, and not be obliged before 10
retire with the sun light bar DOORS and seek the
chimney corner with fear aud trembling"
The remarks OF the old man are Just. Many that had
nei The village returning, the busy 10 the
fields preparing and stocking their lands for the spring
crop the children and boys noisy ever and the
wild notes OF the rancho song heard in the quiet
moonlt eye leaving impression the mind OF listen
ing strangers strange and peculiar 10 itself.
But have already made this hast letter too long, aud
until another opportunity offers, shall say adios
PHIIo- JUSTICE
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The MILITARY AsYLuM.-The National ln,elligencer
noticing the departure oil General Scott, on Tuesday,
accompanied by Adjuant General Jones and Surgeon
General Lawson, for New Orleans, uta Cincinnati and
Louisville, on business connected with the military asy
lum for the Southwest, says that previous TO the depart
of this portion OF the board OF commissioners, the
entire board fixed upon a site for the asylum to be esab
lished in the District of Columbia The place selected
is the one already alluded "Woodeyn Ii contains
one hundred OF good land in high state of cuva-
lion, is situated north Of Georgetown, AT convenient
distance iherefrom the upper range OF heights, and
commands beautiful and extensive prospect OF The
metropolis and valley OF the Potomac. There is also
spacious and well built mansion the place, situated in
the midst OF picturesque oaks. more beautiful and
appropriate point could not have been selected for the
proposed asylum.