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FIRE PROOF CHESTS. for BOOKS,
PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.--EVANS &
WATSON, No. SO Dock street, opposite

PAPERS, JEwELRY, &c.-EvANS &
WATSON, No. 83 Dock street, opposite
the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyhole Cover sALAMANDERS.
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted to
stand more heat than any other Chests in the coun-
try. Also, Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS;
100 now in They also continue to make the
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the 18th
day Of September, when Messrs Evans & Watson
tested one Of their Fire Proof Chests, at
which time they consumed five cords Of wood over it,
commencing at 8 A. M. and continuing until p.
M, making five hours intense heat, amounting to
white heat. The Chest remained in the fire until
the next morning, when it was opened in our pre-
scnce, and all the books and papers taken out,
having been preserved entire. The above. named
Chest, together with the books and papers, may be
examined by calling at the store Of Evans & Wat
son, SO Dock street.
THOS. HANSELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS. Ill N. Sd street.
Messrs EUons & Watson
GENTLEMEN: Having been present when the con-
tents of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed to view, Itako pleasure in adding my
testimony TO the perfect security of the papers, No
mark of fire was apparent on any of them.
PHIlADEIsaIA, Sept. ls, 1850. ANA'oA'
BALTIMORE, June Is, lS49
Mesrs. Ebans + Watson, Philadelehia.
GENTLEMEN: We have much pleasure in recon-
mending your Freproof Chests to the notice of the
public, the one we purchased from you having
saved our books and contents effectunly, after
dergoing. avery severe heat during. the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf, on the schuylk, on the 9Th Of June,
''4'' i0uf'' very r''pf RUSSELL & G1LL1Ns
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made to order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pire-pr
Doors for Banks and Stores. Patent Slate-li Re-
fgcrators, warranted superior to all others. Water
Filters. Nov 80
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NOTICE TO PRE- EMprIoN CLAIMANTS

Every person entitled to the right of pre- .emption
to any Of the lands within the townships and parts
of townships above enumerated ia required to es-
tablish the same to the satisfaction of the register
and receiver of the proper land office, and make
payment therefor practicable after see
ing this notice, and before the day appointed for
the commencement of the public sale of the lands
embracing the tract claimed otherwise such claim
will be forfeited. j. BUTTERFIELD,
Commissioner of the General Land Office
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ID III. HOOE u CO., Wholesale and retail deal
L ers in Carpetiug, Floor Oil Cloths, Mattings
Rugs, Curtain Materials, Sheetng, Blankets, and
house furnishing goods generally.
Pennsylvania avenue, bctwccn1th and sthstrects
Washington, ID. e..
Aug 20-tf (Union.1
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GADsBY'S HOTEL,
Corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and 30 st
Near Railroad Depot, Huntington.
Oct 2--iftf
MISS e. d. SCOTT.

MISS Il. u. SCOTT.
Music Lessons on Plano and Guitar.
A PPLICATION TO be made at Miss MARY E.
"A BRONAUGH'S, next door to the Hon. Mr..
Holmes, on Missouri avenue, between Sd and q
streets, WAsHiNoToN, d. C. After the experience
Miss ScorT has had il. teaching in Summaries
both South and West, she is confident she will
give satisfaction to those who favor her with their
patronage.
She has also made arrangements to give lessons
on the Piano at Temperance Hall, on street
Terms moderate. Sept eff
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DHILIP BARTON KEY will attend to any
business he may be entrusted with beforeethe
ofthe Courts or this District; and will also attend
to the prosecution OF Claims before Congress and
the Departments. Office on street.
Julv Tiff
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do unprepared do do
PRINTING.
1000 copies Of Navy Register in BREWER type,
about $50 pages on folio post, Syo, mostly
rule land -igurc work, with blue printed
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PRINTING, AND BINDING.
Navy DEPARTMENT, June 2, 1851.

Navy DEPARTMENT, June 2, 1851.
SEPARATE SEALED PROPOSALS will be re-
~ ceived at the office Of the Secretary of the
Navy until three O'Clock. p. m, of Saturday, the
18th Of June instant, for furnishing all the station
cry and executing all the printing and binding
that may be required by the Navy Department
and its several bureaus for the year commencing
the LIST of July, 1851, and ending on the 30th Of
June, 1852.
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lay when ordered, and TO the satisfaction Of the
head Of the Office for which they required.
II it be required. each bidder for stationery must
furnish with his proposal sample of each article
bid for.
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forms will be furnished to those disposed to bid !;
and no bid will be considered which does not fully
conform TO the advertisement, and in which each
and every article is not bid for, and in which
than one price IL named for any one article.
Bonds in sufficient amount. with two more
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contract, will be required of the person persons
contracting. The authorized names of the sureties
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otherwise it will not be considered.
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article contracted for, as the public service may
quire.
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most revolving to your principles and your cher
ished party predictions. You will be driven to
affiliate and coaesce with the antislavery men, for
the whig national Convention will be controlled by
the North or else you must support the nominees
of the Democratic Baltimore Convention, and in
this the predominating leaven will be pare treesoa-
tSm. You can not as Southern men, trust any OF
the Northern politicians on the slavery question.
The whole North is unsound-adsoI'teiy rotten to
the core:-witness the recent action of the Wing
State Conventions in Pennsylvania and Ohio-the
uneouivocal position of the same party in New
York, Vermont, Main, Massachusetts, Connect.
cut and throughout the entire North, deliberately
taken-the most determined reesoilism and abolition
The same is true of the democracy north; they
have all succumbed to to the anti-slavery senti-
ment, and freesoilism now pervades and controls
that whole party in the free States
believe that the 'Union party is fungus
excrescence not Indigenous to this climate. 1t is
neither founded on Southern feeling or Southern
sympathy: nor does it embody Southern policy.
1t originated in panic and will soon explode.
Wigs stand from underi look sharp, or you will
soon find yourselves shoulder to shoulder with the
Freesoier and Abolitionst. Ny advice to you
an old compatriot and friend,-one who by
your side has marched through many hard fought
political battle,-is to come and pledge your faith
to the Southern cause, aud repose in the bosom of
the great State Rights Family.
A WING OF THE OLD GUARD.
Lowndes CO., Aug. 25th, 1851.
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NOVEMBER ELECTION.

0cFJnO. 4. GuiOm,we authorised to announce
candidate for the office of Chancellor of this State
Election in November.
0TAIcxander WI. Clayton. authorized
to announce candidate for reelection to the Office
of Judge of the High Court of Errors and Appeals,
for the Northern District of the State.
G-JameS Blair, authorized to announce
as candidate for the office of Sheriff of Lowndes
county. Election in November
0I-Wln. Hi. HI. Patterson, authorized to
announce a candidate for Sheriff of Lowndes county
Election in November next. Printers fee paid
CIR. ID. Haden, we authorized to announce
as candidate for the Office of Sheriff of Lowndes
county at the ensuing November election Fee paid
GA. E. Love is a candidate for reelection to
the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lowndes
County. Election November next.
0"FDaniel williams, we are authorized to an
nounce candidate for reelection the Office of
Probate Clerk of Lowndes county. Election in No
vember next.
0rJOhn w. Adams, are authorized to an
nounce a candidate for Assessor of Lownder
ty at the ensuing election.
OF Benjamin II. Taylor, authorised
to announce a candidate for town Constable. Eec-
ton in November
0NFGeOYge II. Mcdaniel, authorized to
announce candidate for reelection to the office of
Town Constable. Election in November.
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PAINTS, vARNIsHEs, GLUE sxe.

DURE White Lead, 25, SO, and 100 ID. Kegs.
Mol " 25, SO, and 100 lb. do
Blakes Fire and Waterproof Paint assorted colors.
Black Chocolate, Ash and Drab Parish Green
Chrome Greene, Chrome Yellow, Chrome Red; :,
Verdigris, dry and ground, in oil
Prussan Blue; Lamp Black Rose, Pink Red, Read,
Litharge; Powdered TIMBER; Yellow Ochre; Vene-
tan Red; Spanish Brown; Spanish Whiting; Yer
million, Chinese and American.
Best English and American Linseed Oil Spirits
Turpentine.
VaPniSIleS.
Copal, Furniture, Coach, Leather; Brown and Black
Japan Putty, Window-G lass, and Paint Brushes.
Dye-StuffS.
Alum, Annatta, Fig Blue, Coperas, Logwood, Indigo
Nader, Blue Vitrol, Fustie, &C., &C.,
Sundries,
Lard, Sperm, Solar and Tanners Oil; Peach Apple,
and Cogniac Brandy; Madeira, Port, Caret and NAL
aga Wine; Old Rye Whskey, Common Whiskey
Old Holland Gin Alcoho, &c. Mustard Spice
Cloves, Cassia Buds, Cinnamon, Black and Cayenne
Pepper, Mace, Nutmegs, Ginger, Rose-Water, Can
dies Starch, Soaps, Tobacco Snuff, and general as
sortment of Drugs Chemicals, Patent Medicines &c
Forsale by JAMES JONES & CO.,
Sign of Negro and Mortar
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DIR. A. n. JONES
HAS REMOVED TO PoPE's HOTEL IN

HAS REMOVED TO PoPEs HOTEL IN
COLUMBUS, ISSISSIPPI,
VUHERE 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 to
the emergencies of the city practice. He has recent
" received from Philip Schieffen, Haines & Co., of
New York, for his use in the practice, stock of
EXTRA PURE MEDICINES,
decidedly the neatest and most reliable article of med
icne brought to this market. He is fully provi
dedwith instruments and appliances for examining in
to diseases and for operating most of the ills and
deormties that present themselves in the practice of
medicine.
successful practice of his profession for more than
twenty years in this city he hopes is the only reference
he need make.
Dr. 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 not annoy that firm by making inquiries
of, or leaving messages with them, for him. Calls
made his office at Pope's Hotel or left at the store
tof Messrs Lampkin g. Whitfield, will always meet
with prompt attention.
Dr. Jones is prepared to receive and treat all
of chronic disease at his sick in Columbus
Female ills requiring daily attention. and the of
Observation-Disclosures affections, and cases requiring
of detng preparatory to surgical operations,
can be cured when submitted to his 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 a country practice This
arrangement will afford many facilities for treating
chronic arising among the negroes plant
atoms; rigid system of detetics and regular daily
medical attention may be secured to such cases at
much less expense than usual while the prospect of
cure viii be greatly advanced
| Competent nurses male and female are in attend
ance and no demand shall be made upon him for this
kind of hospital practice that shall not be efficiently
met Connected with his sick rooms, he has bathing
establishment for the treatment of his patients, and
on the premises spring of strong Cbylebeate water
! Columbus, July 10, 1851. 25:x
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COLUMBUS HOTEL
BY JAMES JONES s. SON,

COLUMBUS, MISS.
THE proprietors of this well known Hotel, are at all
times, prepared to accommodate the travelling
community and persons paying Columbus visit in the
most hospitabe Having furnished their rooms
with the best bedding furniture attentive servants &c.
they feel confident that they will render every
comfortable while under their roof The table is at all
times supplied with the best provision the market a
fords and pains expence will be spared to rem
der their guests comfortable.
Horses will be sent 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. 24:x
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INSURANCE.
THE MISSISSIPPI MUTUAL INSURANCE coMPA.
NY OF ABERDEEN, MISS, WITH CAPITAL OF
$500. 900.

THIS Company will issue Policies of Insurance, on
the most favorable terms, on Dwellings, Stores and
other houses Also household furniture and goods,
wares and merchandise, stored or contained therein
against loss or damage by fire. Also on dry-goods,
groceries, produce furniture and every other descrip
ton of merchandise or property, shipped. per good
steamboat or boats and from any points on the SOUTH
or western the hazards thereof and
also upon shipment of goods, wares and merchandise
per good vessels, between New York and southern
ports and between all American ports against the pc
rs of the Sea- at the lowest rates of premium charg
ed by other good Offices.
A. w. LAMPKIN, Agent.
July IL, 1851 24:x
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Notice of Insolvency.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, j

LOWEDES COUNTY.
To all persons haring Claims against the Estate Of Jesse
Speight deceased
VOY are hereby notified to present your claims duly
probated and allowed, to the clerk of the Probate
court of said county, to be filed for examination and
apportionment, by the first Monday in January A. D..
1852, or they viii be barred Said estate having been
duly declared insolvent-
L. S.--Witness, the Honorable Nathaniel E. Good
win Judge of the Probate court of said county, the
first Monday in June, A. d. 1851
Issued this, 9Th day of June, A. d. 1851:
1927 DANIEL WILLIAMS, Clerk
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MEDICAL.

nR. VIM. SPILLMAN is still at his old stand on
IL Market street, assisted by his son. ]. w. SPILL
MAN, both of whom may in general be found at
their office, except when professionally absent, at
tending to other necessary business.
We have on hand an assortment of such medicines
families generally need in mild forms of disease,
in the ncipient stages of other diseases which may
require medical advice. Long experience in the south
general success, and close attention. is the guaran
tee offered to all who may call for medical aid
Columbus Miss. July u, 1851. 24:6m
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AN OKTIBBEHA VOTER
For the Southern Standard.

Mr. EDIToR:-Allow me the use of your columns
to address word to my old associates of the wing
party. l invoke those who rehect-who act from
principle, and conviction, to ponder well the pres
ent aspect of affairs, before they take position with
the self-styled Union party
Men and brethren, where will this new ORGANIC
alton lead you to in the next Presidential canvass
1t must force you into position of all others the
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DIR. J. BROWNRIGG,
MEDICINE AND SURGERY;

TENDERS his professional services to the public
| He has availed himself of the best advantages
which the country affords, to prepare himself properly
for the successful practice OF his profession Having
prepared operate for the relief Of all the varieties
of that deformity.
By strict attention to business, he hopes to give
satisfaction to all who may choose to employ him.
0FCas at his Office, opposite the west front of
Jones' Hotel, will receive prompt attention.
COLUMBUS, MISS, March goth. 1851. 29:2fn
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BLAIR's DRUG STORE.


lust received at this well known esta- sss8h
D blishment fresh supply of pure and &C. -
nuine Medicines, which will be sold IA Ezz7a
yorable terms at any house in the South -
Physicians Planters and Others requested to call
and examine the Stock which has been selected with
great for this market We think they will find it
equal f not superior) as regards quality and variety,
to any the State and making their purchase alto
gether from Importing Houses they enabled sell
on as good terms, any Drug House in the South
South West.
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY Put UP.
DIR. James w Hopkins will attend to the prescrip-
ton departments guarantee that all viii be right IN
that delicate and important part of the business.
DRUGS, MEDICINES. AND CHEMICALS, PUT
TY AND BRU SHES, DYE-STUFFS, PAINTS,
OILS, WINDOW-GLASS, DYE-STUFFS,
AND GLASSWARE, PERFUMERY,
FINE SOAP, STEELPENS, AND
SUPERIOR WRITING INK.
A superior article of SPERM OIL, LARD OIL, &C.,
always on hand.
LANDRETH'S- FRESH GARDEN SEEDS
CRoP 1850.
PATENT MEDICINES ALL KINDS:
Pure Old Brandy Wines, Holland Gin and Old lanai
ca Rum-Pure Scotch Whiskey-for Medical par
poseS-and a superior article of TEA, both
Green and Black.
SUPERIOR CHEWING ToBAcco AND CIGARS.
Thankful for the patronage heretofore extended to
the House, he hopes by strict attention and DISPOSE
ton toaccommodate low prices merit the patron
age of "a discerning public
JAS. BLAIR.
Columbus Feb l. 1856
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III AA "a aBn

On the Goth instant, by the Rev. W. Halbert,
GEORGE w. EUBANKs to Miss MARGRET E. GAM
ILL, all of Lowndes County.
GsrWith the above the printer was politely no.
tced. The fair bride sent to us nice piece o.
cake May the happy pair live thousand years
and may their shadows multiply
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Estrays-Lowndes county.

TAKEN up by Thos N. Black, one ballfaced sor-
rel Horsewhth feet-6 years old. Appraised to 800 80
TAKEN up by A. H. Thomas, at Nashville, one
bright sorrel Horse years od-l4 hands high-rght
eye out-snip on the nose. Appraised to $50.
TAKEN up by G. Hairston, one dark brown mare
Mule--l5 wears old-right eve out. Appraised to $50
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IMPORTANT TO PLANTERS.

THERE is perhaps, no one
/ thing Of greater impor-
lance to de planting cornmu-
nifty than TO be able TO free
themselves from the vexa-
tious, loss of time &c. result
ting fom different fevers, t.
winch they are more CT less
subject throughout the south.
This can be and is readily
done and at less expense than
by any ordinary mode ofreat
ment, by the use of the
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For the Southern Standaq'

EgFoote declared his wish to have Quitman
along to complete the menagerie. Old Chepulte-
pee replies that of course, the design is to make
Lion of him, since the show can never want
naonkey aotiEe Foote IS Nth II,
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8. 8. Fitch.s

Iauaaable Medicines for Censis, seEds, Consampto.
and Female Dlseases-always hand.
Also-Eiis unrivalled ABDOMINAL SUPPORT,
Err, that has been patented only months ard hes
already been imitiatea.--aso his superior SIiOC1.-
DER BRACES.
The only genuine articles TO be found os,hc Drug
Store of Jas. -ELAIR. Sole Agent
Columbus, Feb. T. 1850.
GOD LIVER OIL,-<<J. Rrsrsross 4 Co.. for sale
~ CpfImhusy Feb s. 1851 y FLAIR.
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R. H. WELLINGTON,
DAGUERREOTYPIST,

WISHES to inform the citizens of Columbus and
w the surrounding country, that he is prepared to
execute Photographic ILLNESSES in every variety of
style, at the City Hall, where he would be happy to
wait on those who may wish perfect reflection of
their features true to life.
Surprising art, by which we lend
Our countenance to absent friend,
Or leave token for the bower,
Where love laments the parting hour
Where childhood, with its wnsome face,~
And lovely womans queenly grace,
Or lordly mans imperial frown,
Are, each, adroitly pencilled down.
You that have beauty should to - take it,
You that have none, should come and let us make it.
The citizens respectfully invited to call and
aiming specimens. Aug 80, 1851. soft
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6 R q G. Va " ME- SS
HADEN d READ,

MARKET STREET, COLUMBUS, MISS.
HAVE on hand general assortment of Groceries,
II &C., to-wft
Rio, Laguna, and Java Coffee,
Imperial, Gunpowder; Hyson and Black Tea,
Brown, Loaf and 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
Saeratus, Starch. Lemon-syrrup
Pepper-sauce, Mustard;
Sperm, Star and Adamantine Candies
Brown and Fancy Soaps;
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco;
Brandy, Wine, Rum, Gin, and Whiskey;
London Porter-qts. and pints
And all other articles in the Grocery line, Powder,
Shot and Lead A good assortment of Bar, Band.
Horseshoe Hoop and Rod Iron and Horseshoe Nails
Seventy-fve kegs cut Nails, assorted sses Wedding
Ovens Sklets, Fire-dogs &c, &c.
June %, 1851 PIX