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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
MON ROE DEMOCRA
FOR THE YEAR 1862.

Neo Inducements-Paper Enlarged, and Terms same
as heretofore!
THE undersigned Proprietors of this old established
| Journal in Aberdeen Mssissippi-devoted to the
advocacy and dissemination of Democratic doctrines
and the frtherance of all schemes to budu up and sus-
tain Home Interests and Home Enterprises and to the
chronclng of Local and General News of every vare-
ty, POLITICAL Commercial, Agricultural Religious Lit
erary, Statistical and leave to in
form the Public that they have made arrangements to
increase the size ofther Sheet so TO make it the
LARGEST and CHEAPEST Paper in North Mississippi
With this enlargement-to take place about the
first of Marchand alteration the TERMS with the
promise, on their part of giving the Community Alto
gether acceptable Paper-anyhow, in quantity
of reading matter, and in quality too if effort and en-
ergy will effect it-they confidently appeal to their
friends, personal and political, lend helping hand.
They wish such subscription list, and such an
amount of advertising patronage, &C., will justify
the improvements they are about to adopt.
TERMS.-$2 so in advance, or s 800 if not paid
within the first three months.
M DAVENPORT & Co.
ABERDEEN, Mss, FEB. 2ND, 1852.
DR.. M. DAVENPORT, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
CALVIN ]. NEALl D..-.
p. BEL. PEEBLESS iobhi'
T andreth's Garden Seeds just received by
IL JAMES JONES & co.
Jan II, 81
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Pianos and Fine Furniture.
J. WOMELSDORFF.

INFORMS the public that he has made arrange
| ment with one of the most celebrated Piano man.
uactories in the United States by which he will be
abled to supply the people of Columbus and the
rounding country with Pianos of the best quality fresh
from the hands of the makers. The instruments offer
ed by him will be warranted TO possess n supporter
tone, and will be sold small advance the New
York prices. They WILL also, be put in tune by Pro-
fessor Marksein, before delivery, without any addi-
tional charge to the purchaser He has on hand at
present. two excellent instruments and will receive a
further supply as soon navigation opens. Persons
desiring Pianos fany peculiar style can be accomo-
dated in due by calling and leaving their orders
Purchasers invited to call and examine for them
selves. J. WOMELSDORFF.
Sept. 9th, 1851. So: lat.
~ Bile also continues to keep on hand and for
sale, good supply of Cabinet Furniture consisting of
fine dressing and plain Bureaus, Bedsteads, Wash
stands, Chairs, Mattresses, Looking glasses, &c.
J. w.
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RLAIR's DRUG STORE.

TIST received at this well known esta- eszE7EEID
j blshment q fresh supply of pure and ge- W.
mime Medicines which will be sold on as IA EfEM
vorable terms as at any house in the South. -
physicians Planters and others, are requested to call
and examine the stock which has been selected with
great care for this market We think they will find it
equal (f not superior regards quality and variety,
to any in the State and making their purchase alto
geher from Importing Houses, they enabled to sell
on good terms, any Drug House in the South or
South West
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY PUT UP.
DIR. James w. Hopkins will attend to the prescrip-
ton departments guarantee that ali will be right I'D
that delicate and important part OF the business.
DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND CHEMICALS, PUT
TY AND BRUSHES, DYE-STUFFS, PAINTS,
OILS, WINDOW-GLASS, DYE-STUFFS,
AND GLASSWARE, PERFUMERY,
FINE SOAP, STEEL PENS, 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 Runl-Pure Scotch WhisEeg-tor Medical pur-
poses-and 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 accommodate, at low prices to merit the patron
age of discerning public.
JAS. BLAIR.
Columbus FaL 1870
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American and Foreign Agency,
CITY OF WASHINGTON

CITY OF WASHINGTON,
FINDER the direction of Aaron Haght Palmer of
| New York, and Worthngton Garrettson Snethen
of New Orleans, Attorneys and Counsellors of the
Supreme Court of the United States.
This establishment is formed for the following OBJ
iects, to-wit:
l. For practicng 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 Con-
gress the Executive Departments against foreign
governments before boards of Commissioners.
3. For the settlement of accounts with the State,
Treasury, War, Navy, Post Office and Interior De-
partments and obtaining the remission of fines PEN
allies, and forfeitures, for alleged violations of the
revenue, post office, or other laws.
4. For securing letters patent for inventions from
the United States from foreign Governments, and
procuring land warrants aud pensions under the var-
Gus pension laws of the United States.
5. For collections generally, embracing debts, lega-
cies, and nherances in the United States and foreign
countries.
g. For the purchase and sale of lands in any of the
States or Territories of the Union, and loanng
eys on mortgage of real estate laying therein.
Z. 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-
slness pertaining 10 law, loan and banking agency.
All communications addressed post paid, to Messers
Palmer & Snethen, American and Foreign Agency,
city of Washington, will receive prompt and faithful
attention. PALMER & SNETHEN.
Office No. 5, Carroll Place, Capitol Hill
Sept 6, 1851. 32.x
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CLIREHUGH'S
TrEcopIAcrogss TX Patent TEcdfc.aaed
COMPOUND.


THOUSANDS have testified to the entire reoovar,.
of their hair after having lost it for wears and NJ
various periods of life. No matter how thin or weak
coarse, dry or harsh the hair NAV be- it will be restn
red to SOFT glossy, healthy and luxurious crop the
Iricopherous, be regularly applied Those who have
been threatened with premature gray hair have by the
lncopherous, not only stopped their progress but had
their har changed to its original color. The compo-
sltlon OF the 1ricopherous differs entirely and COM
pletey from every other article for similar purpose
as 1t is not intended merely to anoint the hair but is
applicable to the skin, and to act, through il ON tho
nerves. bood-vessels and absorbants connected with
the root or bulb of the hair. The certain preserv,
ton OF the hair and its color is thus guaranteed TO all
who Will adhere to the directions or advice of Mr. CI
rehugh' The prescribed use of the Tricopherous has
been found certain cure for all cutaneous diseases f
the scalp, whether in children or adults Scnrr d,n
orf and other eXcresence thrown off by the skin even
IN Its most healthy state disappear under the euence
OF the Irlcopherous, leaving the skin clear healthy
and active. '
The Tricopherous, from its irrtant and bl;steripr
principle, has proved to ladies' an invaluable restora
nVe' where the hair has fallen off from the seams or
DIVISIONS beng overstrained too tightly tied whore
the hair has become weak from confinement or f.,
any other cause peculiar to the female constitution
ana Its occasional use will preserve the hair to the
period of life ~ INC last
The public are cautioned against base and delete
irous counterfeit, advertised and sold under the
name; Its only virtue is being sold at 25 cents The
'ota destruction and loss of the hair has in ever
stance, followed its USE 'eis M
Read Clrehugh's ssTreaties On tho HI,
nying each bottle "00ohiPa-
Principal Office, l79, Broadway, where advice i
gwen by Mr. Clirehugh on all diseases eonnectad NTH
the growth of the hair e0i'ne''eu win
For sale in Columbus bv
Dec ~ 1851. ASSN TAYLOR g. MCCARTHY.
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Weekly Packet for Mobile.

THE FINE FIRST CLASS PASSENGER STEA lLER
JENNY LIND, GEO. w, CLOUDS, f-Gir-=l -
j Master HENRY JAYNE, Clerk ssaslzs.Esa u
will regular packet during the season, COM
mencing with the first rise in the river leaving Mo-
bile every Wednesday evening at O'Clock, arriving
at Columbus on Friday evening. Returning
leave Plymouth during the night of Friday, Westport
Saturday at O'Clock a. m, Columbus at a. M, and
arriving in Mobile, Tuesday morning.
The Jenny Lind is first class boat has been fully
overhaued the past and putin complete order.
This steamer being in the interest of the planters,
will with the view of serving their interests and
all engagements for freight passage may be relied
plan of the cabin will be kept at our office
where berths can be engaged.
HALE & MURDOCH,
Columbus, Sept. 81, 1861. 35s Agents
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The state Of Mississippi, Lowndes Co.

PROBATE Court, December Term, 1851.
To all persons interested in the following lands, OF
which Joseph Thompson, deceased, died seized and
possessed:
You are hereby notified to be and appear before the
i Honorable Probate court of Lowndes County, at
the February term, 1852 then and there, show
1t any you can, why order should not be granted to
sell the following Lands, lying and being in the
ty of Lowndes, and State of Mississippi, to-wit:
The Ell of Section %, the Ed of S WI and the 81
of E4 of S WI of Section %, and the WI of n Ell
and the Ed of WI of Section 81, all in Township
IL Range Is West; aso the following land the late
residence of said deceased to wit The E1 of Section
30, the Ell of n WI and the 81 of w of N WI of
Section 30, the w of Section SO, and the NJ of
the W. of Ell Section, all in Township H. Range
Is West, according to the petition of Abram D. Thorn
guardian of Samuel R. Thomas minor heir of John
5. Thomas, and dstrbutee of the estate of Joseph
Thompson deceased
L. S.-Wltness, the Honorable Nathaniel E. Good
win, Judge of the Probate Court of said county, the
first monday in December, A. D. 1852.
DANIEL WILLIAMS,
Dec. 10, 1851. 46:t Clerk.
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MCDOWELL HOUSE.
HOUSTON, MISSISSIPPI.

HOUSTON, MISSISSIPPI.
THE subscriber has permanently located himself,
| tavern keeper, in the well known house. called
the Houston Hotel, in Houston, Chickasaw coun-
ty, Miss, formerly kept by Capt R. G. Steele. Pri-
ces in accordance with the times
After eight years practice in the business, shall
try to have clean Sheets tabe-cloths plates knives
forks &C. Few servants, but good and attentive, with
everything on the table that this back country affords
So people sustain me and will try to keep a good
house. Call and see for yourselves. | have, also
the best stables attached to the premises that
Houston
N. B.-Horses and vehicles to hire at moderate pri
ces, so no passengers be detained longer thar
they wish H. MCDOWELL.
Dec. 20, 1851. AK
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DIR. A. n. JONES
HAS REMOVED To PoPE's HOTEL IN
' n T y AT y :, NFTC or . rTp

COLU NIB s, 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 attendng
the emergencies of the city practice He has recent
y received from Philip Schjefelin Haines q Co. Of
New York, for his use in the practice, a stock Of
EXTRA E'UESK3 MEDICINES.
decidedly the neatest and most reliable article of med
cine ever brought to this market. He is fully proy
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 Of
medicine.
successful practice of his profession for more than
twenty years in this city, lie hopes the only reference
he need make.
Dr. A. n Jones has no connection with the Drug
business carried at the sign of the Negro and Nor
tar by James Jones Jr x 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 store
of Messrs. Lampkin & Whitfield, will ALWAYS meet
with prompt attention
Dr. Jones is prepared receive and treat all cases
of chronic disease at his sick rooms in Columbus
Female ills requiring daily attention. and the use Of
Observation-Disclosures affections, and cases requiring
course OF dieting, preparatory to surgical operations
can be cured when submitted 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 country practice. This
arrangement will afford many facilities for treating
chronic cases arising among the negroes on our plant
atons rigid system of dietetics and regular daily
medical attention may be secured to such cases al
much less expense than usual while the prospects,
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 is spring of strong Chaybeate water.
Columbus, July 10, 1851. 25x
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DUKEDUM, KY, April 2, 1851.

DUKEDUM, KY, April 2, 1851 :.
GENTs-Your Vermifuge has been performing such
wonderful cures in this neighborhood, that cannot
refrain from writing to you and informing you OF one
that has occurred recently grown negro woman
who had been unable to work, and was IN poor health
for several months by advice took two walls of Yer
mfuge. and in one day-withn twelve hours after
wards-she began to void worms, some OF enormous
size The number passed would scarcely be credited
by any one who did not know the facts; her master
thought there certainly one hundred and fifty or
two hundred. IN. IA1Loh-
Haywood Co., Tenn, January, 1851.
Bv common consent A. B. Fahnestock's Vermi-
fuge is acknowledged be standard article in this
section of country and if opinion can serve any
good purpose, freely say that, consider 1T much
the best Vermifuge in use prescribe it regularly
in our practice and with almost uniform success, and
sell more of it than of any all other similar pre-
paratons put together HOWELL q TURNER,
Druggists and Physicians.
SALvIsA, KY, January 27, 1851.
A. B. Fahnestock's Vermfuge-having used this
remedy for the last years in large and extensive
practice | can confidently and unhesitatingy recon-
mend it the most safe and certain anthemintc ev-
er offered to the public. ROBERT A NELSON, NJ
HAYWOOD Co., Tenn, Febry 4, 1851.
I hereby certify, that of my servants, woman
about thirty years old sick and under the care of
skillful DOCTOR and continued to get worse, when
induced to believe that she under the intiu
ence of worms. | sent to Woodvle, and procured
some OF your Nermltuge from Mr. III H. Bradford,
and gave her, which expelled the greatest guam
tity of worms saw after which she entirely
covered. l.. S. MACKLIN.
TIPPAH Co., Mss, Janu'ry 90, 1851.
GENTS Il have used your Vermifuge for several
years, and we'll pleased with its effects. have
frequently seen from fifty to high four hundred
and seventy-fve long worms come from child, from
taking it. believe none is superior to it.
J. B. ELLIS, NJ. D.
For sale by JAMES BLAIR,
Also by TAYLOR & MCCARTHY and J. JONES & Co.
Oct. 25, 1851 3S:x COlunlbuS Mss.
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SILK GOODS.

ALFRED EDWARDS q CO.
THE oldest Silk House in New York. has removed
L from their well known place of business, l22
Pearl St. to and II Park Place. West side of Broad
way, between the Astor and Irving Houses and will
open in January, fresh and complete stock of Fancy
and Staple SILK GOODS, selected by partner in
Europe for the Spring trade, comprising
Dress Goods, in every variety;
Silks, Ribbons, Gloves, Shawls, Laces and white
Goods,
To which the attention of Southern buyers are re-
spectfully invited. Jan 8, 1852 494m
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Eight day Packet for Aberdeen.

TNASHION,J j. NJ. BRAINARD, Master. 4 In
This entirely new splendid light-=Ezzz=ssz
draught double-engine, class A. No. l., passenger
steamer, will commence running regularly to Aber-
deem on the first rise of the Her accommoda-
tons of the most superior ORDER and no pains or
expense will be spared to make her one of the most
pleasant and comfortable boats in the trade.
Capt Branard, duly sensible for past favors, hopes,
by strict attention and discharge of duty to receive
liberal share of patronage the present season.
]. J. 7. WILSON, Clerk
Jan "a 80 52:s
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Mobile and Columbus Packet.

THE NEW, LIGHT DRAUGH, DOUBLE ENGINE
CTEAMER, CUBA, ROBERT OTIs,f -,,SITrsSl
~ Master, Gall reports to the CONTRA Eszz
ry Notwithstanding will leave Mobile every Saturday
evening at o'clock-arriving at Columbus on Mon
day evening. Returning, will leave Columbus every
Tuesday morning at o'cock-Moore's Bluff at 10 A.
M.s-Union Bluff at P. NJ; arriving in Mobile on
Tuesday Evening.
Nov. 8, 1851. 4I:s
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IMPORTANT TO PLANTERS
is perhaps. mo one

is perhaps, no one
thing of greater impor-
lance to the planting commu-
nifty than to be able to free
themselves from the vexa-
tons, loss of time &c, result
ting from different fevers, t.
which they are more or less
subject throughout the south
This can be and is readily
done and at less expense thar
by any ordinary mode oftreat
ment, by the use of the
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KENTUCKY MILITARY INSTITUTE.

This Institution, lately so fourshing and pop Al
ular re-opened on the lst. Monday of March 1851 g.
to continue twenty weeks, until vacation, resumng @
its annual sessions the I'd Monday of Septem- 1lI
Der. Col r T P Allen has been appointed to the Jul
SUPPLEMENTARY, assisted by Col w Morgan, late
Joint Superintendent of the Western Military Insti-
tute, and able and efficient Faculty. Both super
ntendents graduated with distinguished honors
Point served regularly in the army and have attained
high position in practical engineering and i'll the in
structiOn and government of youth.
The institute offers advantages to those seek
ing an education emnently scientific and PRACTICAL
among them-a of study unusually full in Math-
ematics and its applications to Mechanics, Machines
and Construction in Natural Science and its applica-
tinns to the Arts Agriculture and Mines in ancient
and Modern Languages, and IN English Literature .
adding ok-Keeping for the business man A gov
eminent, all that its imports-the decipline ia
ctated by every door of quarters being visible from
the commandments office: A position accessible by
steamboats, to Frankfort, vet retred-six miles in the
for heahulness with permanent brick buildings, ee-
CANT extensive and commOdus, erected two years ago
at very heavy cost Apparatus and instruments,
fully adequate to the wants of the lectureroom and
the field Instruction, theoretical and practical, in
Plane and Geodetc Surveying, Leveng, and all
branches of Civil Engineering: with drawing, field
practice and use of instruments.
The Institute suspended under the pressure of
debts incurred in building barracks, cassrooms soci-
etyrooms chapel, &c. these liabilities have all been
discharged and it re-opened untrammelled and with
advantages unequalled by any institution of the kind
in the West.
The charge for tuition, board, washing, fuel, lights,
&c. is $3.50 per annum, payable semi-annually in adj
vance Two dollars per semi-annual session is added
surgeons fee. With the cooperation of parents,
all expences be kept within 1928 per session !;
which sum will be required to be deposited with Col.
E. H. Taylor, Cashier of the Branch Bank of Kentucky
at Frankfort, who has been appointed by the Board,
Treasurer of the Institute.
Address either of the Superintendent at kentucky
Military Institute, near Frankfort, Kentucky
P. DUDLEY, Adj't Gen. and
President Of the Board.
JOHN L. HELM,
J. SPEED SMITH,
JOHN w. RUSSELL
D. THOMPSON,
Frankfort, KY, 1851 Visitors.
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Mobile, Columbus and Aberdeen Packet

Mobile, Columbus and Aberdeen Packet.
THE NEW AND LIGHT DR4UGHT STEAMBOAT
BELLE GATES,
JNo. T. DYcHE, Master HENRY d. SPRATT Clerk
HAVING just been finished express-f 1I75A -
i ly for the trade will make week. gsss22a
~ trips from Aberdeen and Columbus to Mobile touch
ing at all the intermediate landings.
Inc most liberal provisions having been made in the
appointments of the above steamer for the comfort and
SAFETY OF passengers both regards the superior ex-
cellence of her accommodations and the efficient man.
agement of faithful and experienced officers liberal
share of public patronage is solicited
Jan 8, 1852 Ao-
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& " @ & n Ss Z e - :
HADEN 81 READ,

MARKET STREET, COLUMBUS, MISS.
HAVE on hand general assortment of Groceries,
Ii &c, to-wit.
Rio, Laguna, and Java Coffee,
Imperial Gunpowder; HysOn and Black Tea,
Brown, Loaf, and Crushed Sugar
GRADUATED Sugar;
Yellow and white Clarified Sugar;
Molasses and Syrrup
Western and Extra st. Louis Flour
Ginger, Spice, Pepper Cloves Cfnnamon
Currants, Almonds
Saleratus, Starch, Lemon-syTup
Pepper-sauce, Mustard;
Sperm, Star, and Adamantine Candles;
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 sises Wedding
Ovens, Skillets, Fire-dogs &c, &c.
June %, 1851. ok
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COLUMBUS HOTEL
BY JAMES JONES & SON,

COLUMBUS, MISS.
THE proprietors of this we'll known Hotel, at all
times, prepared to accommodate the travelling
community and persons paying Columbus visit in the
most hospitabe manner Having furnished their rooms
with the best bedding, furniture, attentive servants &c.
they feel confident that they will render every one
times supplied with the best provision the market af
fords and pains expence will be spared to rem
der their guests comfortable.
Horses will be sent to the excessive and well known
Livery Stable of VIM. Cady, Esq, who always keeps
the best of provinder and attentive osters
July r. 1851. oak
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None genuine without fac simils signature, with
the likeness, authority and signature of James SpeeJ
on the envelop We wish persons to be particularly
cautious use anything Purporting TO Be the Flee
trical Febrifuge unless bearing the above marks Of
genuineness. We deem these remarks called for in
consequence of persons having been imposed upon by
counteriets, pretended receipts &c, which, if nc,
worthless are, to say the least, extremely dangerous
having proved fatal in many cases.
a. KENDALL & co.
MAY 81, 1851. IS:3n
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Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL.

beautiful and ualuable Preparation for the cure Of
Coughs, Colds Consumption, and all diseases ofhhe
throat and lungs.
lHlS is new compound, in this place. but it is ev-
identity one OF the greatest preparations of the age
for diseases of the ungs-far Superior to Jaynes pre
paration.
JAS. BLAIR, Sole Agent.
Columbus, Feb. l. 1850