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BOYs'& YOUTHS, CLOTHING.


A large assortment of Piece goods, and
Tailor's Trimmings. such as French, Ger
man, English, and American Broadclotb. of
all hues, shades, colors. and qualities; plain
black, and fancy English and French Cassi-
meres of new and fashionable styles; black
and fancy vestings of every description.
which will be sold by the yard, or made up
TO order to suit pcrchasers, in the best man
ner, ard warranted to give entire satisfac-
ton or no sale. lie keeps constantly on
hand every thing that can be called for,
that is usually kept in Ready Male Cloth
ing Store. Persons in want Of any kind of
Clothing are Particularly invited to call and
examine his Stock before purchasing else
where, as he is sure he can ct them to an
"e1act nicety." as to price and quality.
f.. M. DUNN.
Wsstsrly ueptsnber IA, 1857 III
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EeWare I!

LIVERY case Of Consumptio originates In Cold or
IA Cough which may be checked easily at the onset
therefore those whose lungs or throat are in the least
affected should lose time but procure at once
remedy which will arrest these diseases before they
progress to ncurabe stage, and health Is irretriev-
ably lost. I'D .-s . tr.
REApER have you Cold or Cough, Get bot
tie Of the great ''ASNIHILAroR CoUGH SvRUp.r when
you will soon be relieved. There s medicine equal
to IL for these complaints.
Sold by X MCDONALD SONS, Proprctors. and BY
STlLLMAN l. PorrrR, il Paweatuck at soc. and 81 90
per bottle.
New Brunswick. 1851. SSni6
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P0ncine S0ap.

THIS Unique and beautiful article for the
l. toilet and the bath, being entirely devoid
of all noxious mordants combining the cleans-
ing and softening qualities Of the finest OLE
ates with the defensive properties Of an i'm
palpable powder derived from the levigation
of pummice, softens and polishes the hands
and removes all the asperities Of the skin.
1t is we'll adapted for the use of individuals
in all classes of society. A fresh supply
just received and for sale at
DIR. THURsTON's Dispensary,
| "a .. ..f Main st.
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Westerly Boot & Shoe Store.

Westerly Boot & Shoe Store.
HAVING recently received a new assort-
Ill ment of stock, the subscriber would in.
form his friends that every thing in his line
may be found at his store, as cheap as the
cheapest. Among his assortment may be
found Calf, Double Kipp, Single Kipp, and
thick Cowhide Boots, Gents over Rubbsrs,
Fishermen's Boots, Ladies Buskin and over
Rubbers, Ladies CATERS, Buskins, Ties Of
every description.
Shoe Makers Findings.
Such as Awlcs, Pegs, Shoe thread, &C., &C.,
Groceries,
Of all kinds. which are usually kept in any
grocery store, and are Of the best quality
and very cheap.
..# Flour and Corn. afr.E
on hand and Tor sale in any quantity to suit
customers. Give him call and see for
yourselves. Store on Maine. ST., first door
north Of VIM. d. Wells Tan Yard
80 'rf NFn y GEO. G. WELLS.
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A correspondent of New York COM
mercial paper says: The fact is, there
is full supply of butter in New York
this year, bo, much ef il is in the ha-ds
of the speculAtors, who take good
chance of becoming heavy losers. We
should not be. surprised to see butter
cheaper in the spring, than it has been
in many years." ErfFEH
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WILL furnish one copy of Godey's Lady's
w Book, and one copy of Graham's Mag
azine, l year, for "a or one copy of Lady's
Book, and one copy Of Arthur's Home Mag
azine, containing 80 pages, for So 90 or
one copy Of Lady's Book, and one copy or
Arthurs Home Gazette, for % 90.
Postage on Godey's Lady's Book only z
cts. each No. ..
L. A. Cooley,
113 Chestnut st Phila.
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TSa combination Of the cocoa with other
ingredients, innocent. invigorating and
agreeable to invalids ,and to persons inhealth.
To the sick it yields delicate and palatable
beverage when other nourishment is repng
nant to the Stomach, or indigestible. As a
diet for children it is invaluable. Recon-
mended by the most eminent of the medical
Faculty in Boston.
For sale at DR., TuURsToN's dispcn,ary,
Main st. SO
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DR.. G.. Brown,
FROM GERM NANY.
II N q m I'M atiC PhySiC a N .

XVHO treats Spinal Complaints, Dyspepsia,
w Weakness, Piles, Erysipclas, Stagna-
ton of the Blood Cnngh. and all other old
standing diseases, has located himself at
Westerly. II. I. All orders will be thank
fully received and promptly attended to.
Office at West end of the Bridge.
Oct. 13, 1862. stiff
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book Binding.

T\HE subscriber is prepared to have Books
l. Bound in neat and desirable styles at
short notice.
n b. Books ready for delivery in two
weeks from the time they are lett.
WILLIAM p. COY.
Westerly, Sept. 80, 1852. 7Otf
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TIE I1rEaAnY scno, AND pAwcArucx ADvrarissa.
Notice..

TUsT received, ut the Boot and Shoe store
J under g. Lsonard's Hotel, a superior as
sortment Of Gentlemen's Thick and kiPp
Boots, which will be sold at very low prices.
Those wanting first rate article for little
money will do well by calling at the above
place N. MAkSTON.
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Gamma Root.

A FRESH supply of this article from the
II West Indies, just received. IL i. valua-
BILE and nutritious aliment for Invalids and
Infants; is far superior as diet for the sick
to the best arrow root, and is especially ad-
apted to the use of persons of Dyspeptic,
Diarrheal and Consumptive habits. For
sale by DOCTOR THU RSTON.
Westerly, Feb. 25. 48
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Santa Claus i'm Town!

ME woul inform urJUVENlLEf friends
w that Santa Claus has taken up his
residence with us, and will make Head
Quarters at our store during the Holidays,
from whence he will distribute his favors to
all of them who are found worthy.
r9ltf1 BURLINGAME & co.
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Our stock Of Books is varied and too ex-
tensive for enumeration here, embracing the
different branches of literature, to which we
are constantly adding.
EsJ- We invite our friends, the public, and
the crest Of mankind to give us call, as
we feel assured that they can suit themselves
from our stock. .lf ..
59tf CIIAMPLIN & BABCOCK.
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Notice.

Notice.
THE copartnership heretofore existing un-
l. der the name of c. MANSON, & Co, f,
was dissolved, on the 22d Of January last,
by the decease Of the senior partner.
CHARLES MAXSON,
JONATHAN MAXSON,
BENZ. W. BENTLY.
Westerly, Jan. 5. 1858.
THE undersigned will hereafter transact
i the business Of the firm of {. MAXSON,
& Co. under the same name
r...- CHARLES MANSON,
JONATHAN MAXSON,
BENZ. w. BENTLY,
WM MANSON.
Westerly, Jan. 5, 1853. 94t3
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Found.

DICKED up on Watch Hill Beach, Dec 90,
/ 1852, BALE Of COTTON, marked n j
c. as near as can be ascertained. Theow-
ner can have it by proving property and
paying charges. For further information
call Oh WlNSLOW l.. NASH.
Westerly, Jan. . IT.
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Holiday Presents.

IN HAND the best assortment ever before
" kept in Westerly. Books. Games, Port
Monaies, Paper Mache Goods, Cologne Stands
Perfumes, &c. &c. &C., opened this day and
for sale by &. IL. DENlSON.
December 90. vi
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Great Rush for Uncle Tom.

NEW supply of Uncle Toms Cabin, or
"A Life Among the Lowly, by Harriet
Beecher Stowe. A new edition for the mil
lion, complete in one volume. for 81 - cts.
per copy Just received and for sale by
ID. W. HAMMOND,
High Street, Westerly, r. l. 90
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Cook and Parlor Stoves.

THE subscribers have on hand, and intend
L to add TO their Stock, desirable styles of
Cook and Parlor Stoves, all of which they
will sell at low prices. They have facilities
for getting at very short notice, most of the
dcsii able styles Of Stoves. Those in want Of
Stoves will find it for their advantage to call
on US before purchasing.
s. & d. SMITH.
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THE ANNuH1LATOB
COUGH SYRUP.

COUGH SYRUP.
For the complete cure Of Consumption.
Coughs, Cold, Induenzd, Group, .fsfh-
ma, Whooping- Cough, bronchitis,
Splitting Of Blood, and ak eta
er Lung Complaints tend
ing TO Consumption. rg
principally Of tho.e Roots Herbs and vesetsbiss,
combined with other suhstances) which INvs sps.
cihc influence upon the Lcses and their connseted
organs. 1t entirely harmless containing opium,
calomel antimony any other ating substance
On the contrary Il Is pesssnt TO take and has i'm
mediate happy influence upon the system by alaying
all irritation and gently removing the phlegm and
other morbid secretions from the throat and air pas
sages thus relieving the Cough by subduing the in
hammation and other causes which gfve nse 70
also decided action upon the skn and assist.
nature In expellirg through the exhalents mucn ot
that morbid matter which would otherwise be thrown
back upon the Lungs to be there eliminated Cm ons
and helping to der the system vigorous and healtny
Where liberation has taken place 1t assists the
nng In throwing OF the the corrupted matter soo'nss
caSed structures. and restores IL to perfect htalth
These its distinguishing characteristic properties
other medicine now before the publ 9. An ordinary
cough and cold will give way before IL In few hours
II has been used by great number and not failed In
single One trial will satisfy the most incredu-
ou.. Sold wholesale and retail by the proprietors
r. MCDONALD SONS, Druggists
New-Brunswck. Nd
And 10y SiLLMAS q POTTER, Westerly r l.
Retail price. Soc. and 81 90. per bottle.
I'VE the undersigned have taken the preparation
known as the Annhilator Cough Syrup. prepared by
II Mcdonald e. sons from the use OF which We have
been speedily feevsd from severe Colds attended with
Coughs. We cheerfully recommend the medicine for
being the best preparation We have used for these
complaints.
! Rev. SAMUEL II. How. d D.. Pastor. OF First
Reformed Dutch Church, New Brunswick.
JAS. g. McCowELL, New street,
w WocDHuLL, IL Peace ST.
s"N DcIIARr, Conductor on the New Jersey
Rail Read.
"A X Cory. 13 Peace st.
"FRASCIs MANLEY. Kirkpatrick st.
''JoHS PYArr. Church st. u
!'JSe. Vas NoRTwicx Burnct st.
| "EpHRAIM NAGLE. "A Church st.. -.F
| "IsAAc moore, Neshanic, Somerset co.
! "FRASKLIv Il OwE~s Raritan Landing"
Ncw-Bruns wick. n j. 1852. ... 3D.. S3m0
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Fruit and Ornamental Trees,

SELLING off at reduced prices at the East
~ Greenwich Nursery. The subscriber
would inform the public that he is selling
trees and shrubbery at 30 per cent below
usual prices. All orders left with George
S. Coy, Westerly, will receive prompt at
tention. THOMAS Il. TILLEY.
Westerly, Oct. IA, 1852. S2m6
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Blank Books.

Our stock of Blank Books was selected by
us from the most extensive manufactures in
New York, forming the largest, best and
cheapest assortment Of Blank Books yer
brought into Westerly. 1t consists in cart
of Pass Books, Memorandums, Tuck pmo-
randums, of various sizes and stMes OF
covers; Records, Day Books and Lyle rs
Cypherng and Exercise Books, S-edAl-
buns, &C.. &c. 1-9-I. |4".
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COLOGNE

500 Agents Wanted.
$1,000 A Year.
WANTEDin every county of the Unitel
w States, active AMI enterprising men, 10
engngc in the sale of some of the best Books
published in the country. To men Of good
address, possessing asnall capital of from
S25 to 500, such inducements will be offer
ed as TO enable them to make from S3 to SO
a day profit.
Es- The Books published Ly us are all
useful in their character. extremely popular
and command large sales wherever they are
offered. .r... -..-- -- ga
For further particulars, address, postage
paid,) DANIELS & GETZ,
-r.- Successors toW A. Leary & Co.,
No l3S North Second Street, Philadelphia
... SImI0.
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OVER COATS,

Blnek, Brown, Olive, and Blue Cloths,
Heavy Beaver, Pilot and drab Petersham,
Heavy Pilot, Beavers and Cloth Opera Coat,
Reeing Jackets of every Style in use.
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New York Hat, Cap, BOOT,
and Shoe Store,
WESTERLY, r.

81. TIE Undersigned ID,
@SSE would respectfully n-f8{
&sf nnSS form the citizens of -
AA Westerly and neighboring
towns that they have fitted up and opened
the store under G.. LEONARD'S HOTEL,
where they will keep constantly on hand n
larger and better assortment than has ever
been kept before in this market. Our stock
is entirely new, made Of the best material,
and by the best workmen, AMI are from the
best manufactures in New York
Constantly on hand, fine silk Hats from
So 80 to So 80 also fine moleskin Hats for
S4 90, as good as Beebc's best; also Caps OF
every style, quality AMI price, from - cents
to 81 25.
Also, fine French Calf Bots. superior to
any offered before in this place: Gentlemen s
fancy patent leather Shoes of the latest
STYLES Ladies' Caters and Shoes of every
description, viz, Congress and Channeled
Caters, Patent and French Kid Slippers,
Stitched AMI Broadway Buskins, Fancy
Jenny Lind Wedding Shoes, &c., &c.
n. b. All kinds of Ladies' work made to
order in the neatest style. Ladies and Gen.
tlemen's Toilets bottomed. INrr
ALSO-All kin1s of Hats and Caps made
to order. with neatness and despatch All
Hats sold Mt the new store, under Charles
Leonard's Hotel, pressed free of expense. A
liberal share of patronage is solicited
c. W. MARSTON,
55tf N. MARSTON.
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Cheap Prints.

0OOD Prints for Innings at SC. Best quail.
j ity, fall styles Merrimacs for 10c., just
eceived by s. & ID. SMITH.
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E Nj p O RIU M.
Mems Boys and Youths c Clothing

Of new and fashionable styles, and which are
manufactured from fine and durable materi-
al, which he will sell at such unprecedented
Low PRICES that no sane man can, or will,
find fault with. One Of his greatest objects
has been to combine ncatness with durabili-
ty, in all his work. And that he has attain
ed this desideratum, is abundantly evident
from the extensive patronage he has hereto
fore received and is still receiving. lie is
willing to let his goods speak for themselves.
The following list embraces but part of his
extensive assortment, "but word to the
wise is sufficient
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Rock Oil and Port Wine Bitters.

Rock Oil and Port Wine Bitters.
THE Subscriber has the exclusive agency
i for the celebrated Rock Oil, with home
references as to its healing qualities. Also,
the famous Port Wine Bitters, which We have
sold extensively and have only one complaint
made of it, and that was their Butchers bill
increased after using only one bottle, as we'll
as their strength. u p MOVES.
Pawcatuck, Aug. 9, 1852. 12tf
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walnut OIL Shaving Soap,
ITO which was awarded the premium by the
i American Institute. For sale by
c. II. DENISON
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Great Attraction.

NEW and interesting GAME OF Uncle Tom
lv and Little Eva. just received and for
sale at the remarkably low price of 25 cts,
by DIV HAMMOND, High St.
Wholesale and Retail Agent for Westerly
and vicinity. ..'..
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Dentistry.

HE Ii. III. FARNHAM, Dentist,
N3k can be found at his Office in
I1IPWesterly from the first to the
10Th of each month until farther notice.
t6etfl July IL, 1852.
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COATS,

Frock, Dress, Polka, and Sacks in Eng
lish, German and French Cloths, ,Cassimeres,
Tweed Jeans, Satinetts, &c.
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Dissolution.

DISSOLUTION.
THE copartnership heretofore existing be-
l. tween the subscribers under the firm OF
PIERCE & CHASE, is dissolved by mutual
consent. The business Of the late firm will
be settled by Bernard ". Pierce, who is du
ly authorized to sign in liquidation.
BERNARD W. PIERCE.
SETH W. CHASE
Westerly, r I, Jan. /, 1853. 3t94
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The Westerly Book store

rerr1 Where may
%,.LsZK be obtainsd,
eH-IKT1 cheap, Theo-
logical, Classical and Mis-
cellaneous Books, Of all
kinds; Blank Books, Staple
and Fancy Stationery Of e.
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7 AvENDER WATER, for sale by
Ii c. H. DENISON
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NOTICE.

DEOPLE of Westerly and vicinity. that are
i in want Of HARNESSES viii do we'll to
call at P. L. Berry's Harness Shop, in New
London, over VIM. 2. Benjamin's Dry Goods
Store, State Street, opposite the City Hotel,
and examine the large stock he has on hand,
twenty per cent. cheaper than can be bought
in r. l., or Conn. p. L. BERRY.
New London, Jan. IL, 1853. g5tf
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SUNDRIES

Carpet Bags, of Wilton and Brussels,
Ladies and Gents Packing and Travelling
Trunks, valises, Umbrellas, &C. Knives,
Razors and Strops, Pocket Books, Wallets,
Port Monnies, Cigar Cases, Coat, Hat and
Shoe Brushes, Soapcs, Perfumery, Oils Of all
kinds, Bosoms, Collars, Suspenders, Gloves,
Woolen Mittens, Black and Fancy Handker-
chiefs, Cravats, Stocks, sc.
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LADIES' Shoes, &c.

DOCTOR Arnoll's Balsam, A cure for
~ Dsyentery or Diarrhea. For sale by
er &C. II. DENIS0N.
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lust received fresh supply OF Dysrs.
d Washing Fluid md Washing Powder, y
June 2, 1851. J. EP. ROYRe.
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"A GIFT

T AIDES Fine Silk Caters, cheaper than
IL the cheapest. Ladies, please call and
see for yourselves. at q. q. WELLS.
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Stationery.
Among our Stationery may be found
Foolscap, plainand gilt edged Letter Paper ;
buff, adhesive, plain AMI fancy white Letter
and Note Envelopes; Sealing Wax, Waters,
and transparent Motto Waters; black, blue,
red, and indelible Inks; Inkstands of va
rious styles, Gillott's superior Steel Pens,
Pen-holdcrs, drawing and Office Pencils, Pen
Gil Points, Quilts, Sand Boxes, Rubber, bone
and ivory Folders, and Port Folios; satin,
enamelled, French enamelled plain and gilt
edged Cards, of all sizes, SC, &c.
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DRAWERS.

Cotton Flannels, Canton, Hickory, Striped
Red and Kersey Wool, Knit, &c; Grnscy
Denim, Drilled Osnaburgh Frock overalTs.
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SHIRTS,

Linen Shirts with imported Bosoms, fancy
Prints, Check Hickory and HAMILTON Stripes,
Rcd and White Flnnnels, Cotton Flannels,
Wool and Silk Undershirts, sc.
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VESTS,

Cassimeres, BDadcloth, Satin, velvets
velencias, Highland Plaids, Mohair, Meri
nos, Italian Cloth, Satinetts Marseilles, &c
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Broadcloth, Doeskin, Cassamere, fame
and plain Satinetts, Tweeds, Jeans, Riding
cords, Prince Albert, &c.
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HOMEOPATHIC Medicines and Book. for
III sale By 6. n. DBNlSCa
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Early History of Alabama.

We copy the following bit of State his
tory from an article, which appeared yes
terday in the editorial columns of the Mo,
bile Register.
"rhe first settlements in Alabama, by
the present race Of Inhabitants, wcro not
made in the Tennessee Valley. During
the American Revolution, large numbers
of emigrants from South Carolina and
Georgia, found their way to the region of
country about the junction of the Tom
beckbce and Alabama rivers, in what is
now Clarke, Washington and Baldwin
counties. Here the first infant settlements
of the subsequently tlourishing State OF
Alabama were established. 1--WE Of course
leave out Of this view, the French and
Spanish occupations in and about Mobil:
which were long antecedents deScen-
dants {! Of those first "American settlers,
still reside in the homes which their fore
fathers hewed out in tho "neutr al terrific
ry," between the dominions of the Creeks
and Choctaws. Here, as early as 1900,
the country of Washington, including all
"thc Tensaw and Tombcckbcc settle
ments," was laid out, and the inhabitants
were computed at Five hundred whites
and two hundred and fifty blacks, thinly
scattered along the Western banks of the
Mobile and Tombcckbce, for more than
seventy miles and extending eastwardly
for twenty-five miles OH the Alabama"
(Sec "Emcrican State Papers" vol. 5, p.
.650)
The settlements in the Tennessee Valley
were not begun until after July, 1905,
when the Chickasaws and Cherokccs, hy
treaties, coded their claims to the lands
'in the Great Bend Of the Tcnuessce."-
About that time, an adventurous pioneer
from tennessee, named Hunt, penetrated
the region, and pitched his cabin b,
the Big Springs" around which tn
ilourishing and beautiful town bearing hi
name now stands. lie was the first "sct
tier" IN that now popuIous region. Emi
grants poured i'll rapidly, and i'll Oecem
Der, 1903, Gov. Williams, Of the Mississip
ri Territory, laid Of Madison county, re
citing that there were then Several thou
sand inhabitants within the limits com
monty called the "Grcat Bend"