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BILL. FOR PARTITION.

FRANKLIN CIRCUIT COURT--in Chan
Gerry Mordecai Myers, VS.. William Rowland
wright, the Merchants Bank of New York.
lhomas W. peterborough. Arthur s. Brock
enbrough, Ellen A. Brnckenbrough, Thomas w.
and Mary Elizabeth Broekenbrough, Lucy b.
MAXWELL rlizabeth V. Maxwell, Simeon Max
well, minors ct al, Defendants Whereas
Mordecai Myers has filed HIS bill for partition Of
the property in the city OF Apslachicola known
share G. Of the Columbus property, consisting of
Lots 5, l6. G.. /; Lole S, l6, G 2; Lots /, 20, Fl
2; Lots |, 9, Block 90, Lots /, 2, 3, Block
81 part OF Wharf Lots &c, 81, 10, Ia, and
SIX and quarter acres of land near the
city of ApalachicoIa, in the county OF Frank
lin And whereas, Thomas w. Brockenbrough.
Arther Brockenbrough. Thomas w. and Mary
Elizabeth Brockenbrough, infants, residing in the
State of Virginia; Lucy B. Maxwell, Elizabeth
V. Maxwell, and Simeon Maxwell, infants, reside
in Leon County, Florida; and Ellen A. Broken
brough, widow of William Ii. Brockenbrough,
deceased, who resides in Tallahassee, Florida
IL rs the retore Ordered, that the SAID parties APP
pear before this Court in Appaiachcola, and
answer said bill on or before the first Monday in
December next, or that the same shall be taken
as confessed against them. And it is further
ordered, that this notice be published once n
week for two months, in the Foridian and Jour
nal Of Tallahassee, the Southern Pres of the city
OF Washington, and the New York Herald of the
city ofNew York.
GEORGE S. HAWKINS
Judge Of the Western Circuit of Florida.
April II, 1852
certify that the above is u correct copy of the
order made IN this
SAMUEL w. SPENCER, Clerk
r. J. MOSES, Solicitor
b. w. JOHNSON, ID. C.
June 10. lawn
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July II.
Notice..

Mr.. ]. EDREHI, u native of Morocco, has the
honor to announce to the public, that he has for
sale an excellent article called AMULETS, which
is preventive of Cholera, Scarlet Fever and other
contagious diseases--was extensively worn in
England during the rage Of Cholera in 1882, and
it was approved by the Medical Faculty in that
country. This Amulet is berry that grows upon
tree on Mount Lebanon, in Botanic Garden
near Jerusalem. 1t has been patronized in the
four quarters of the world. This Amulet is an
excellent article 10 prevent the spread of contag-
Gus diseases-from its smell is preventive of
Fevers and general decline Of the system. It is
worn necklace around the neck for ornament
ard also as bracelet around the wrist. From its
strong odor, it is an excellent and certain article
for the preventive Of moths in clothing
This article il patronized in England, France
and Italy, and likewise acquired universal patron
age in America. No one should be without this
excellent article.
Ladies and gentlemen! You have now the only
opportunity of purchasing them you will have, or
have again when am gone. They are sold at a
reasonable price-from 81 to "a for each necklace.
Mr.. Edreh will remain but short time, and
may be found at Fl. Trommer's, 9Th between Pa
avenue and D st., next door to Mr.. Kirby, Up
hosterer.
July IL, 1852.
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$500 Reward.

RAN OFF from my plantation, on Red river,
eighteen miles above Alexandrin, in the State of
Louisiana, last February or March, a muatto or
grife colored negro man, about 80 years old, COM
pactly built, and about feet 6 or 8 inches high,
and weighs about $50 or l60 pounds. He talks
slowly and walks in the same way, good look
ing fellow, and has fine and sound teeth; his name
is Austin, but hear he has changed his name,
and says he belongs to some Doctor, at Natchi-
toches. ~ s3
| have reason to believe he is cutting wood or
working for some triAing person, near the mouth
Of Black River, as he arrived there in company
with another negro, in the fiat they carried away
from my Ferry.
If he vent off in any steamboat that is not de-
stroyed, and will be responsible for action Of
damages, will give 1000 dollars for proof to con-
viction in open court, at ALEXANDRIA,
against any captain, master, or commander 80 al
lowing him or aiding him to make his escape, on
th9r boat, from my service.
will give the above reward Of 800 for Austin
delivered in any slave State jail, 90 that get him
J. d. ALLEN.
Cotils Post Office, Rapidss Parish, La.
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PROSPECTUS OF THE SAVANNAH
COURIER

A new Daily, Tri-Weekly and Weekly News
paper, devoted 10 the advocacy and defence Of the
Commercial, Social, Agricultural, Manufacturing
and Internal Impro vement Interests of the South,
and to the development of Home Industry and
Home Resources-Conservativei in every thing
lndependent--but not neutral in politics. Open to
communications on both sides, at the discretion of
the Editor.
TERMs-Daily paper 50 per annum--Tri-Week-
ly, "a per annum-Weekly, double sheet, 81 Per
annum. Six copies of Weekly, TO same Post
Office, SO; nine copies SIS twenty copies, $50.
Advertisements inserted upon the same terms as
IN tho other leading city papers. Payments, for
the Tr-Weekly paper, and for transient al vertse-
ments, TO be made in advance; for the Daily paper
semi annually, IN June and December, and for
contract advertisements, as per agreement. All
contracts to be in writing, and all subscriptions to
cease as soon as the money is exhausted. Legal
advertisements of County Officers Admnstra-
tors, &C., inserted on the usual terms.
THE DAILY AND rRI-wEEKLY COURIER
will contain much reading matter as any other
paper IN the city, while the
WEEKLY COURIER
will be the largest sheet ever issued in Georgia.
lies and for country readers. IL will have an ex-
tensve circulation in the interior counties, and
must therefore become most desirable medium
for advertisements.
The Courier will not be partizan press. The
undersigned reserves to himself the right to praise
or censure the men and measures of all parties,
and to do even handed justice to all regardless of
their political associations. He will wear party
letters, but at the time will never conceal his
preference and predictions.
In the present campaign he will favor the cleo
ton Of Messrs Pierce and King, believing them
to be "honest, competent, and faithful to the Con-
stitution'--to be good Union, Compromise men
--occupying good Union. Compromise platform
sustained by the conservatives of the North and
richly deserving the support of all parties at the
South.
He will also give cordial, hearty support to
the present Chief Magistrate ofGeorgiu, believing
that his past acts hts present administration and
his devotion to the Union, entitlc him the parse
Of the wise and good, and will yet win for him
the confidence Of the nation.
The undersigned deems it unnecessary to say
more. He is not unknown to the people of Geor-
gia, with whom he has held editorial Intercourse,
and for whose kind and liberal patronage, hereto
fore bestowed, he is profoundly thankful. He
has established the Courier upon permanent basis,
and is resolved to make it worthy of popular sup
port. The arrangements for local and foreign
news are ample, and will be extended to meet the
utmost demands Of the public. The first number
will be issued the 26ih inst. or as soon there
after as the necessary office arrangements can be
perfected Post Masters and others who will
obtain subscribers and remit the money, will be
allowed the usual per centage for their trouble.
ST. CHAPMA N
July IL. Editor and Proprietor.
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FaucnIcr County, Virginia.

ARE now open for the reception of visitors.
They are situated on the Rappahannock river,
thirty eight miles above fredericksburg, and fifty,
nearly due west from Alexandra. The Alexan-
dria railroad cars, leaving at 8 a. M, carry pas
sengers at this time Ust June) within seventeen
miles of The Springs, and frst-rate coaches, over
a GOOD turnpike for the remaining distance, run
daily to them.
The agents of the railroad company confidently
expect to be within about eight miles of the
Springs by the last Of July, when passengers
leaving Richmond at 8 p. m. VIII get to the
Springs bv noon the next day. via Alexandria
the fare probably not exceeding IS, or S. 50 or
NAV take the Louisa Railroad to Gordonsville
al e. A. NJ, reach Culpeper Court house that
evening, and breakfast next morning at the
Springs, ut about the same fare. Or by taxi
ing the Fredericksburg route at a. m. may
spend the afternoon in Washington or Aiexan-
dr,a. and be at the Springs by noon the next day
Timely notice to Fredericksburg would secure
a direct conveyance by hacks, so as to reach
the Springs the same day passengers leave Rich
mOnd. 49,
A tr-weekIy line of stages will be run from
Winchester to these Springs.
Terms of Board $50 for the season, ending
October j; S75 for three months; 500 for two
months s35 for one month SlS for Two weeks
$40 for one week 81 IS per day. Meals or
lodging 50 cents each. Servants ana ch,'oreh
under twelve years of age half price no charge
for children under fioo years rage. Horses 'o
cnts n day, or $40 month;
Payments to be made weekly
June 2-3 -wt-aus
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YUNHE subscriber hasopened in the city of Wash
u ington an AGENCY for the prosecution q
all descriptions Of claims against the Genera
Government.
His perfect knowledge Of all the Pension Laws,
and the places where deposited all evidence OF
service now extant, will enable him to establish
many claims which have long remained suspend
ed for want Of proof and proper attention.
He, therefore, offers to the public his services,
particularly in the following cases, VIZ:
Suspended and rejected claims under all the Pen
sion Laws:
Applications for increase of pension, under any
Of the Pension Laws, where the pensioners are
dissatisfied with their present allowance,
For all those widows who received or enti-
tied to receive the ten years pension due the 4th
of March, 1913; under the acts of July It'll, 1885
March Sd, l643, and June 18th, 1914, being those
who married before the LIST of January, 1894,
he will undertake to establish, under the act of
February ID, 1913, their claims to pensions for
life. commencing on the 4th of March, 1S49, when
their pensions under the foregoing acts termi-
dated.
For all those widows of revolutionary officers
or soldiers, who were married after 1893, but be-
fore January sd, 1900, he will undertake TO estab-
lIsh their claims to pensions for life, commencing
on the 4th Of March, 1913, under the act of July
30, 1913.
To all those widows ofreyolutionary pensioners
whose claims have been rejected or suspended for
receipt of pension under any of the pension
laws, less than that received by their husbands
under the acts Of May 18th, 1928, or June It'll /,
1882, he will ensure the same amount per an
mum that their husbands received from the time
the pension is made to commence by the law un-
der which they claimed or have been pensioned
BOUNTY LAND,
For the surviving, or the widows, or minor child
rem of deceased officers and privates, who served
in the war of 1912 with Great Britain, the Mexi-
can war, or in any of the Indian wars, since 1890
Terms moderate, where the claim is established,
otherwise no charge.
The subscriber is also appointed Agent for the
District Of Columbia for the British Commercial
Life Insurance Company, established in 1920, and
empowered by act of Parliament, for the insurance
of lives and the endowment of children, in Lon
don, New York and Washington city. Capital
S3,O00,000.
Communications addressed to the subscriber,
Washington, ID. c., will receive prompt attention.
M. THOMPSON,
attorney and Counsellor al La,o, and Commits
missioner Of Deeds for North and South Carolina.
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Charleston Preparatory Medical school.

rUVHE session Of this Institution will begin on
IL the first Monday in April, and terminate on
the last Saturday in July. The different chairs
will be occupied as follows:
Anatomy and Physiology, by F. T. MILES,
M. D.
Institutes and Practice of Medicine, by d. J
CAIN, M. ID.
Matera Medica and Therapeutics, by f. P.
PORCHER, M. D.
Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Chill
dren, by f. BELIN FLAGG, M. ID:
The Chair of Surgery has been offered TO
gentleman now in Europe, who, it is hoped, will
accept it, Should he not do so, it will be filled
before the time appointed for the opening of the
School.
Clinical Instruction will be given at the Marine
Hospital and Aims House, by Drs. ID. ]. CAIN
and J. FORD PRIOLEAU.
During the session of the Medical College of the
State of South Carolina, members Of the class will
be examined regularly on the lectures delivered in
that institution.
The Students will be shown cases among the
patients Of the Teachers, and such can be taken
to the lecture room will be exhibited to them and
explained.
The most distinguished Surgeons in the city
have promised, whenever they can do conve-
nently, to perform operations before the class.
Doctors r. LEBBY and J. 8. MITCHELL,
who have each large obstetrcal practice, will
GAS well the teachers give the Students
to all Of their cases OF this description, which
they with propriety be allowed to visit.
In short, ample opportunities will be afforded
for acquiring practical well theoretical know
edge Of the profession,
| Her mortuary statistics prove that Charleston
possesses a salubrity Of climate enjoyed by very
few citiSs in the world and strangers are no longer
deferred from visiting her in the summer.
| Board and lodging can bs obtained from $3.50
to IS week.
Terms, fly dollars, including examinations
dvripg the winter. Jan. 27-sowAl
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DRY GOODS IN CHARLESTON, 3. G.
DIRECT IMPORTATIONS.

". U T.. L. AEhhlSON. q CO.,
INFECT IMPORTERS, of European Dry
IL Goods, are happy to inform their friends and
customers, that they are now receiving by every
arrival from Europe, additions to as complete a
Stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, has ever
been offered in their market Good Goods are
furnished at loo prices, and those who purchase in
their city, are invited to examine their Styles,
which will be found peculiarly adapted to the
Southern Trade.
Ladies Dress Goods and Domestic Fabrics in every
variety of Negro Cloths Blankets and Plantation
Dry Goods, a complete assortment. House Keeping
articles in their line in every variety, together with
a full stock of Cassimeres, Vestings, and Cloths.
Also Linens, which will be found free from any
mixture Of cotton.
All articles sold, are guaranteed to prove as re
presented. Terms Cash. or city acceptance
C. g. K. l.. KERRISON, g. CO.,
200 Northwest cor. Of King and Market SITS.
Charleston, Sept. 2, 1851. law
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S. GRlSWOLD & co.

S. GRlSWOLD e. CO.,
Successors 10 Daniel Pratt Il Co..
u ESPECFFULLY informs the public that
IL they are now manufacturing
COTTON GINS
at Prattsville, Autnuga county, Alabama
Their arrangements for manufacturing are exten
siye and complete, which will enable them to furn-
sh Gins to planters on the most favorable terms
AS to the superiority Of their Gins, they have on
ly to refer to the reputation which the manufac-
ture and sale of over 10 600 has acquired for them
throughout the entire cotton growing region
From 25 years experience, with every facility and
good workmen, they are confident that they will
be able to give satisfaction to all who may patron
ize them,
IT-Their Gins are warranted to perform well.
Engagements for Gins can be made with their
travelling agents, who will call on planters gene
rally, or by letter directed to Prattvile, Autauga
county, Alabama.
supply Of Gins always on hand with Camp
bell & Co., Mobile, and II. Kendall, & Garter Co.,
.NsW Orleans.
S. GRISWOLD 81 Co
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MEYERS UNIVERSUM,

Edited by Charles A. Dana. This periodical,
published from the LIST July, sem-monthly, will
contain views of the most remarkable cities, pub
lie edifces, and natural scenes in every zone and
on eyerycontinent accompanied by letter-press de-
scriptons, which, while conveying the most ac-
curate and trustworthy information, will seek to
cIothe the dry details Of facts and figures with
something Of the vitality of nature, and to enable
the reader, while he observes the historical and
political phenomena, to gain some insight into the
causes from which they spring. Extensive and
costly preparations have been made to present in
it the fullest collection of views, not only from
every section of the United States, but IRON all
parts Of the Continent For above a year past,
artists have been engaged in exploring the most
romantic regions of this country, Canada, and
Central America, for the special benefit Of this
work and its readers, and the tngravers are now
occupied on abovea hundred views of North Am
erican scenery alone, which in due time will be
laid before our subscribers, in addition to other
engravings Of European, Asiatc, African and
Australian cities, and landscapes, illustrated by
animated and interesting articles from the most
popular writer's. Twelve numbers will compose
a volume. Each number will contain four steel
engravings, executed in high style OF art, with
about twenty pages of letter press.
We put the work at the low price of 80 the
semi annual volume, or IS cents for single
number. All subscribers paying for Vol l in
advance, will be entitled to receive as premium
the superb plate, engraved on steel, size imperial
folio, slack in Office after the celebrated
picture of +. Landseer, engraved by G. Metz-
eroth.
The publisher will supply Specimen Numbers
gratuitously to Agents and Posimasters, and will
make liberal arrangements with them for circuat-
ing The Universum. He will also supply Clubs
oftwo persons at SIS half a year ;of FIVE persons
at $40 and OF a larger number at the same rates.
HERMANN ]. MEYER, No. 164 William
st, N. Y.
OPINION OF THE PRESS.
We think the work will commend itself to the
popular taste in this country and find an extern
sive circulation N. Y. Tribune.
It prmomises to be one Of the cheapest, as well
as one of the most valuable publications of the
day.-N. Y Eue. Post
Il will be one Of the most popular illustrated
works of the day Boston Transcript.
1t will form one of the most beautiful and in
structive works. Detroit advertiser.
An admirable work of art, and worthy Of uni
versal patronage. Montgomery Journal.
One Of the cheapest az well as most valuable
publications of the day. Northern Citizen.
The plan Of the work is good one and deserves
the patronage of every good friend of the Arts
Boston Courier
1t is az cheap as it is superbly excellent
Springfield Republican.
One Of the most useful and beautiful books ever
issued from the Americae press.-Union Demo
Graf. July z0.-6 mos.
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ORANGE MOUNTAIN WATER CURE

THIS establishment having recently been
greatly enlarged and much improved, can fur
nsh accommodations for upwards of one hun
dred cure-g guests. Its natural and other advanta-
ges are not surpassed, if equaIed, by those Of
any other institution of it's kind. Situated on
the Morris and Essex Railroad, at South Orange,
New Jersey, about one hour ride from the city, It
is accessible by several trains daily, which leave
the foot OF Cortlandt street. Descriptive circulars
can be found at the Water Cure Publication Of
Ace. No. 1871 Nassau street, New York. or will
be sent by mail upon application by letter TO the
9uperintsndent. Professional letters, should be
addressed 10
d. J. A weber,
Others to GEO. II. MITCHELL,
May29 Supsrintsnds
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vNILLIAM TUCKER, Merchant Te;lor

VNJILLIAM TUCKER, Merchant ToiIor
w LANE TucKEK's building, Pennsylvania
avenue, between Four and "a half and Sixth streets
respectfully calls the attention Of members OF
Congress, strangers, and the public generally, 10
his large and well-seected stock Of cloths, cassi,
meres, and vestings all OF which he is prepared
to execute in his usual elegant style shall nave
in the course of two weeks some more OF nose
fine, rich, and superior over garments which nave
been SO much admired for their style, qualty,ano
comfort and being determined TO 90 BUSINESS on
the cash principle, my motto is small profits and
quick returns. :.
N. b. All kinds Of military garments made IN
the hest manner, according to the late regulations
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Thus we indemnify, IN the porN suenf, our cns-
toners against the loss Of more than fifty cents in
the dollar.
sumo in making this offer, but con6dng faith in
the Brilliant luck Of our ar-famed and truly for
tunate house is our only apology. We have sell
dom known a loss to ensue, while we have re-
peatediy witnessed the most glorious results, No
other Agency in the Union can offer an induce
ment to ticket buyers, approaching in the least
the above proposition
Think we'll of the offer it s good one, and
1--WE can almost guarnnlee) will Place Wealth at
your Disposal
Be particular TO address MARION & CO.,
No. 9 Caiperf Street,
April 80. Baltimore, Maryland
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Prospectus
OF THE
COTTON PI.. A MI

COTTON PLANT.
A Southern journal, published eekly, to ad-
vocate direct trade, manufactures, agriculture, end
the development Of Southern resources by c. G .
BAYLOR, Washington, d. c..
The Importance of such journal as the above
needs no exposition The material and substan-
tial interests Of the South have been too long ne
elected The "CoTToN PLANT" is established to
promote these interests, keeping entirely aloof
from party or party politics. A complete foreign
and domestic correspondence has been arranged.
The best talent of the country will contribute to
our columns, which will present medium of
general communication, correspondence, and in
formation for the friends Of the measures we adj
vocate. The proper steps have been taken in
Europe and America to lay the foundation of
direct foreign trade at the South, and to introduce
our coarse manufactures into the continental Eu-
ropean market. One object of the "CorroN
PLANT" will be, as the organ Of direct trade, to
stimulate the South to carry out this importan
measure.
We call upon the Southern merchants generally
to send us their business cards, that we may lay
them before the country, to enable the friends of
Southern commerce, manufactures, &C., to dis
criminate properly in their desire to promote South
ern enterprise
The Importance of Washington city, as point
of location for such Journal especially in regard
to opening foreign correspondence and promoting
our foreign relations, is apparent. The opportu-
nifty of seeing here, also, members Of Congress
from every district of the country, present
means ofgeneral cooperation not to be found else
where.
To the cotton, sugar, rice, and tobacco planters,
we look confidently for support and to the friends
of ''drect trade" throughout the South we say,
s'show your faith by your works"
The regular issue of the "CoTroN PLANT" will
commence in June next. Advertisements are
particularly requested to be forwarded early
Business letters addressed to C. g. Baylor, Wash
ington city, d. C.
Correspondence from all interested in the cause
advocate is solicited, particularly to the crop
as we wish to give correct information on the sui
iect which is Of SO much Importance to the plan
ter, and in representing which he has been often
injured.
Posmasters are requested to act agents for
us and to all who approve our cause we look
for good feeling, kindness, and support.
Terms Two dollars year, in advance.