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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-26

" Parish Clerk 100 90
" Contingencies, 1000 90
Elections, 800 90
Assessor. 100 90
e Cost in criminal prosecutions 1000 90
" instruments and interest to
Louisiana State Bank il,133 90
Commissions for collecting
and discussing $12.910. at
per cent OPT 90
Total amount, $40, 800 90
THOS DEyAtL, PREs'r.
WV HrRBs. Clerk.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
Fancy store.

YyHE subscriber respectfully announces to
~ the Ladies and Gentlemen of Woodville,
and his friends in general, that he has Just open
cd at his store, on Commercial Row, large
and elegant selection of fancy and useful ar
ticles, among which, are the following.
Umbrellas, cotton and silk; Gloves all kinds;
Riding-whips and WaIking-canes; Tooth bru
shes, Pocket knives and Combs; Razors, Ra
sor-siraps and Shaving soaps; Perfumery OF
all kinds, colors and scents Hair oil of the best
quality; Soap, Starch, Indigo Candles, Sar
dimes, Lobsters and Salmons; Preserves, Pick
els, Currents and Citron; Olive oil Bay water
and Catsups; Pecons, Almonds and Brazilian
nuts; Filberts, English Walnuts, Oranges, Ap
pies &c.
ALS0-The best Tobacco and Segars will
always be kept on hand together with every
othcr article usually kept in such establish
.ments but which are now too numerous to men.
lion. 8#4e w A HAgsEIJ.
Woedville, February, iith. issi-ly,
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
Trustees sale.

RY virtue Of certain Deed Of Trust executed
bv Robt. Norwood. on the esd day Of
April. An. 1850. 10 secure Mason T. Saun-
der, the paymeut Of three promi>Sory notes
bearing date the Esd day oi Ma7ch, A. D.
1850. the first for the sum Of $4,G2i
9g-I0O, payable l>t of january, 1851, with
interest at 6 per cent per anuum, from 9TH Of
MAY, 1850, until paid; the second for the sum
Of S5,OGl O7-lOO, PAYABLE the 5th Of Janua-
~. 1852. and the third for the sum Of S5,3SS
$500, payable the 5th Of January, lS53,-
Said Deed Of Trust duly recorded in the office
Of the Probate Clerk of Wilkinson county, in
Book p, pages $40 and 500, of the records
of deeds
|, George H. Gordon, the trustee under the
above, will, for the purpose OF paying the
amount due principal and interest on the prom
issory notes in said Deed of Trust described,
proceed to sell at public auction, to the highest
bidder. for cash, ON the premises the late resi-
dence of said Robt. Norwood, now deceased, on
TUESDAY, 2Sh dag Of February, 1854,
the following described property, as set forth
in said Deed of Trust, to-wit: that certain
tract or parcel Of land formerly in the posses
sion of CHM and Adams, commonly called the
"Brick House place" and bounded on the
north bv land of c. Evans Hail. south by land
belonging to the heirs of Daniel Williams,
deceased, and on the west by public land, be-
mo the same tract of land conveyed to said
Robert Norwood by John L. Wall, Admins
TRAITOR de bonis non, of Edmund CHM, decd,
and Ly Thos c. Adams, excepting out OF this
~ A. r Land cold l,y SptI Nor
wood, to the heirs of Daniel Williams, bear
inc date the 10Th day of February, 1886, the
five sixth part of said tract hereby conveyed,
containing 270 acres, more or less.
Also one undivided half part of a tract OF
land living in said county, on the waters OF
Blumarts Creek, being the north undivided
half of said tract, which tract was originally
GRANTED by the Spanish Government to Viii
liam Vousdan and conveyed by said Vousdan
to William Ogden, and which the said undl-
vided half part of said tract was devised by
said VIM. Ogden to Daniel Ogden, and con
veved bv the heirs of Daniel Ogden to said
| Norwood, containing 225 arpents.
Also the following described parcel OF land
purchased by said Norwood of the United
States, being fractional section 40, township 2
range 4 west, containing 388g acres, more OF
| less.
Also all the stock of Horses, Cattle, Oxen
and Hogs, on said place. Farming utensils
/ WAGONS and Carts, and all things appertaining
/ to the same.
Also the following described thity-thret
slaves, to-wit Essex, Eliza, Jack, Charity, Ran
dali, Moses, Tandy, Rhoda and daughter, EN-
lime, Mary and daughter, Rachael, Phillis ane
daughter, Louisa, Edmund and Eliza his wife
and two children, James, Abram, Cyrus, Pat
scy, Amy and her child Terredda, Matilda
Marah and her child Martha, Harvey and hi
wife, Sela and her child, Lewis, John, Willis
and Lewis the driver. ..a. ..
And upon such sale | shall convey such it'll
as is vested in me, by such Deed Of Trust
GEO. II. GORDON, Trustee.
Feb Is, lS53-l2m.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13

'HNHE Advertiser is prepared to receive Cot
- ten in this, Or by his Agents, at any other
the American ports, and to forward it to
ny port in Greot Britain, or on the Cont
ent Of Europe, as may be directed by con
gnors, or to sell this, or in any of the Douaes-
or Foreign Markets, and to make Cash
dgances on it when received. Also to exc.
te orders for any articles desired in any For
gn or Domestic Market. Please address,
HENRY MANKIN, Commission Mercht
Is Boocty's Wharf BALTfM ORE
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
stecl's Book store

lB. STEEL, so CAMP street, Agent for the
- sale of John 7. Whites Printing Types
Plain and Ornamental, comprising the most
beautiful and approved specimens in modern
use. Also Agent for Hoe & co.'s celebrated
Printing Presses, of all sizes. Always on
hand a full assortment OF chases. cases, brass
rule. &c. Printing Papers, and EngraN er's
cards, of ALL sizes. ALI Orders, attended to-
Feb. 27-ly
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
OFFICE.

n .ETTERS of Administration, de bonis non,
- having been granted Carnot Posey the un-
dersigned, by the Honorable Probate Court Of
Wilkinson county, at the August term thereof
AID, 1853, on the Estate Of Robert Morris,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all persons indebt-
go to said Estate to make immediate payment
and those having claims to present them
duly authenticated, within the time prescribed
by law, or they will be for ever barred.
CAllNOT POSEY, Administrator
Oct. 25-6w
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
Removal.
Root AND SHOE MAKER

ROOT AND SHOE Manner
ZOE BOUWEL, intormsthe inhabitants OF
- Woodville and It's Vicinity, that he has
removed to the house ;ately occupied by MT
Foster. where he Intends 10 carry ON tue ABOVE
business in all its various branches. lie
hopes bv strict attention to business, to mefh
public patronage.
NJ All kind of Boots and shoes made IN
French or American style.
FINE FRENCH AND AMERICAN
feathers. constantly on naud.
Nov Is. IS5i-46tt
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13

EpY Virtue of an order of the Honorable
az Probate Court of Wilkinson county, State
of Mississippi, made at the August term, there
Of, A. d. 1858; the undersigned, Executor Of
the last will and testament Of David Calliham
deceased, will proceed to sell at Public Auction
to the highest and fairest bidder, on a credit
of twelve months, from the day Of sale at the
Courthouse door, in the town Of Woodville
(between the hours prescribed by law,) on
TUESDAY, the 4th day of October, 1858,
the following described land, belonging to the
Estate Of said testator, viz:
1.-TWO certain tracts of land, situated lying
and being in said county of Wilkinson, and
State of Mississippi, called Pine Grove con-
tanning together by estimation four hundred
and forty-six 17-100 acres, and described as
follows, to wit: beginning at a white oak and
running from thence north fifty perches to a
beech, thence east forty perches eight links, to
black gum and holly, thence north $50
west, thirty-fve chains seventy links to a bay
tree, thence south 70, east thirteen chains
thrty-two links, to holly, thence east 2S',
twenty five links to black oak, thence north
5000 east thirteen chains, to an ash tree,
thence south $50 east to maple, thence
north $3.50 east six perches to the centre Of
the public road, now leading from the town
of Woodville to the town of F,rt Adams.
thence westwardly along the centre of said
road eighty perches to a stake, thence south
one hundred and eighty-fve chains, eighteen
links, to another stake, thence west one hun
dred and sixty-two chains, seven links, to a
stake, thence north one hundred ard sixty-two
chains, seven links, to a stake, thence west to
the white oak 70 the beginning containing in
all three hundred ana sixty-seven one hundred
acres (36l 67-lOO) Also, the east half oi
the moth east quarter of section thirty
and part Of the south east corner of fractional
section thirty-two containing one hundred and
three acres, more or less, and bounded east by
the lands of Mrs. Emily Joor, and Mrs Slade
south by the lands, Of VIM. A. Simral, anC
west and north by the above descbed land o
said testator"
Purchasers required to give bond, or bond
with apprc we'd security.s
JAMES CALLAHAN,
Aug 9-3w no 32 Executor, &c.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
N OTECEt
Aug. 9-60d no 80

I ETTERS of administration, with he will
4 annexed, granted to the undersigned, by
the Honorable Probate Court Of Wilkinson
county, at the August term, thereof AID, 1853
on the Estate of Benjamin White, deceased.
Notice, is hereby given to all persons indebt-
ed to said Estate, to make immediate pay
ment-and those having claims to present
them, duly authenticated, within the time
prescribed by law, or they will be for ever
barred.
FREDONIA WHITE, Adm'x. &c,
Aur Q-fw
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
NEGROES FOR SALE.

II WILL be in Natchez. on the 9Th Of "a
n September with a lot Of 90 NEGROESfp
among them NAV be found several mecha- -
nics, No. ! male cook, a good many first
rate Cotton piekers, &C. dc.
The above Negroes have been selected in
Virginia and Tennessee with great care, and
are insured for II months with policies trans
ferrable.
r. II. ELAN.
Aug 3O-tf-Nat. Cour.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
Executors sale

RY virtue of an order, of the Honorable
DProbate Court Of Wilkinson county, State
of Mississippi, made at the August team there
Of, A. u. 1853; the undersigned, Executor, Of
the last will and testament of David Thomas,
deceased, will proceed to sell at Public Auc-
ton, to the highest bidder on a credit Of
twelve months from the day of sale, at the
Courthouse door, in the town of Woodville,
between the hours prescribed by law,) on
TUESDAY, the 10th day Of January, 1854,
the following described lands, belonging to
the Estate of said testator, viz:
"a certain tract of land lying in said county
containing by estimation, Two hundred and
forty-nine 43-l00 acres, and described as the
north west quarter, of section, forty-three,. in
township one, range one, west, and the South
west quarter of section thirty-seyen same town
ship and range"
Purchasers, sequired to give.bond or bonds
with approved security, &c.
f. 7. MERRICK, Executor.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
Tanlh SInI,cs.

MI AUSOLEU Ms Monuments, Tombs, Head
IVA and Foot Stones, Garden Statuary DC.
G. b. d. Il ENOCKS, beg leave to call the
attention Of those desiring any Of the above
articles, to their large variety now landing at
Bayou Sara--all of which were manufactured
at Philadelphia, in the latest and most beauti-
ful style, of the best Italian and American
marbles. Bayou Sara, Aug. soft.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
VNo A. Med. Reilly. Washington Fauver
and Wife, Joseph c. Rely, Isaac Phelps,
a and Wife, A. C. Fishburn and Wife, NJ.
R. Bowman, Saml. II. Reilly, Milton Will
lams, Thos. Corwip, William and Saml. r.
Williams, heirs and distributes Of Martha N.
Reilly, deceased, Greeting
YOU are hereby cited, to be and appear
before the Probate Court Of Wilkinson county
at the Courthouse in Woodville, on the first
Monday in August next, then and there to
show cause if any you can why the final ae-
count of Westly Reilly, Administrator of Mar
tina N. Reilly, deceased, should not be allowed
and decree made thereupon accordingly
and further to do and suffer such things as
shall be considered and ordered by the Court
aforesaid in the premises, and have then and
there this writ.
l~, Witness the Honorable Francis
Gildart, Judge of Probate of said
- p county, at the Courthouse in
'--r---} Woodville, the first Monday in
May, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and fifty-three.
Issued the 7th day Of May, 1853.
FRED. CONRAD, Clerk.
Gordon e. Posey, Att'ys.
May l0--60d.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
BOOt amu ShOc MaI4cT.

KNT EBER, begs leave to inform the
Wv citizens of Woodvlle, and its surround
ing county, that he has taken one Of Mr.
Hickley's looms, next door to the Republican
office. where they intend TO carry on the
above business in all its branches aud by
strict attention to business to merit a share OF
nnbGc patronage. Fine French and Amer
lean feathers constantly on hand.
Jan. 25--tf
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
Il Brewer, & co.
OUSE FURNISHING STORE

II Camp street, New Orleans.
A. Gl ass and Earthenware, Silver
spoons, forks, ladies', &c, Plated castors,
candlesticks, waters, cake baskets, DC, Brita-
MIA ware teasets, pitchers, castors, cups, de-,
Tinware, general assortment, Woodware,
buckets, tubs, brooms, baskets, &C., Brushes,
fonr, dusting, scrub whitewash, DC, Castings
pots, tea kettles and griddes, Japanery waitess
buckets, boxes, &c, Cutlery knives and forks,
of all qualities; Brass and Iron tenders, shovels
tongs, DC, Lamps, of every description, Cook
ing stoves, the ceebrated Connecticut" stove.
In short every article required to furnish a
house (cxcept cabinet furniture and dry goods
being the most extensive assortment in any
store in the city.
Eg-Goods for shipment packed with care
! Nov. 20.-tf
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
JAs. EauaFON. MI. ID.

Physician, Surgeon, and Accoacheur
81 r HOUSTON. takes this mode aud op.
a. peruHity Of returning his sincere thanks
TO the citizens o Wiikiason and Amite cocn-
tiis, for the verylibora patronage bestowed on
him during the past year, and that lie is per-
manently located at MOUNT PLEASANT. twelve
miles. East Of Woodyllo and tenders his SER
vices in the dilterent branches OF his proles.
sion, to all who may favor him ith call "a
DR.. H., would state for the benefit of those
who have not become acquainted with his
manner and success in treating and cufeinp
Bilious Ferer. That he cures Bilious Ferers
in. from quarter 20 half the time that is and
has been used in said foyer, aud with almost
never falling cortuinty; having practised
eight years without ooseng a single case OF
Bilious Ftrer, and has treated over one thous.
and cases sf said fever. Dr. HIS. success in
cnring Ftpr, has been equal to his sucress ii
curing bilious lever. Out OF some six hundred
cases OF Pneumonia, Dr.. H., las lost but two
patients. DR.. Husous success in treating old
and Chroaic diseases, such as sFenals complaints
Dyspepsia, Liter complaints, 3c.. has been trul,
remarkable; aud Dr. II. would refer person,
afflicted, to tie following oentlemenA for fur.
ther information, where cures have been per-
formed, TO wit:
I. }. Brown Felix Embrec; 10. Elnbree
Benz. White y. w. Parton; V. Vaughan
and w. Riley.
Midwifery, and the diseases Of women and
children, will receive DR.. HIS, particular al
tention. Patients from distance can get board
ing at Dl. IL S, or.nearhim.
/ dS~Dr Houston, has ordered, and will keep
constantly on hand, a u!l assortment OF pure
| DRUGS aud MEDICINES, and W hich hen.
sell for cash, or on the usua! credit, from
to fifteen per cent under common prices
this county.
March, 5-6n .u
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. } GO
Wilkinson County.
TIE STATE OE MISSISSIPPI

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
Two John Hethragton, Frederick Hysoh-
III bottle, collins, Collins. ana
other heirs, (unknown) of james Hethrington,
deceased
YOU are hereby cited, to be and appear
before the Probate Court ofWilkinson county,
at the Courthouse in Woodville, on the first
Monday in November next, then and there to
show cause, Gf any you CAM why the final
settlement of the Estate of James Hethrington
deceased, by Thos. w. HAYS, Sheriff, admins
traitor, should not be allowed, and decree
made therupon accordingly; and to do and
suffer such things as shall be considered and
ordered by the Court aforesaid in the premises.
WITNESS the Honorable
! L. S. Francis Gildart Judge Of the Pro-
'N--r-~l bate Court, Of said county, at the
Courthouse in WoodviIle, the first Monday, in
August in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ffty-three.
Issued, the sixth day of August, 1853
FRED. CONRAD, Clerk.
Aug. 9-60G no 80
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
Painting, Paper-Hangins
AND GLAZING.

nAXTER & LEMON, beg leave to9gsN
L Eretum their most sincere thanks
Dfor past favors conferred upon them, and
to inform the citizens of WoodvilIe and sur
execute orders, in a style equal to any in the
south.
Fancy woods and marbles neatly initiated.
Orders left al Messrs. Wright & Elders Drug
Store, from town or country will be promptly
attended to. BAXTER g. LEMON.
Woodville, April 10. iS53-ly.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13

The attachment in this case was obtained
- by said plaintiff against the Estate, real
and personal of the said defendant, from L, X.
Barber, Esq, a justice of the Peace of said
county, on the 5th day of July, A. d. 1858,
for the sum of S14S II, returnable at the
December term, 1853, of the Court aforesaid,
and the same having been returned into the
clerks office of the Court aforesaid, executed
by the Sheriff of said county.
Notice is therefore hereby given, that unless
the said defendant shall appear, plead, answer,
ETC., herein, on or before the first day of our
next December term, Of said Circuit Court, to
be holden at the Courthouse in Woodville, in
said county, on the second Monday in Decem-
Der, AID. 1853; judgment by default final,
will he entered against him, and the effects so
attached, will be disposed off towards the salts
faction Of said plaintiffs debt, interest and
cost of suit,
Issued, this 5,h day of September, AID. 1853.
H. J. BUTTERWORTH, Clerk.
C. s. Kellogg, Esq, Plaintiffs Attorney.
Oct. Sim
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
Trzzsf.eeS, Sale.

NY virtue of certain Deed Of Trust made
u BY Thomas A. Avery to Jonas =, Pl"tt' n,a as
~ Trustee, and recorded in the Probate
Clerks Office in Wilkinson county, State Of
Mississippi, dated the 3oth day of January,
A. D. I845, and recordedin Book N" pages
437 and 438, Of the record Of Deeds to secure
to Chester A. Bulkley, for whoever may hold
the same,) the payment of a certain promls-
ory note therein mentioned for the sum of
$3.50. | will, on Thursday the 10Th day OF
January A. b. 1854, between the hours pre-
scribed by law, sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, for cash, at the Courthouse
door, in the town of Woodville, the following
described property, to-wit A certain tract OF
parcel of land lying On "Old River" in the
county of Wilkinson, State of Mississippi and
bounded as follows; On the north by lands
belonging to Hugh B. Eskew, on the east by
public lands, on the south by lands belonging
to the heirs of William Kaigler, decd, and on
the west by lands belonging to heirs of VIII
liam Kaigler, decd, containing so acres.
will make such title to the purchaser OF
purchasers of the said land, as is in me vested
by the said Deed of Trust.
JONAS PLATT, Trustee.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
eGA JUST tySA
A RE2EVE - - "a.

= ARRIVED. A - ssz :.sn
M SIMON, Boston Roao, has just re.
1As ceived and opened, at his old store,
large and superb assortment of Staple
Goods, consisting of everything and the
best things ever offered Got sale here.
GROCERIES and PROVISIONS
OF all descriptions
Baleing Rope, and Bagging, Kentucky
Linseys. Woodville Linseys, ]Iowells, Do
mestices,
A Large and Excellent Assortment of
HARDWARE of all kinds.
CHINA, GLASS WARE and GRAN
ITE WARE; OF all descriptions.
A very large assortment of RUSSETTS,
Mud BOOTS, etc.
SADDLERY; of all kinds!
GUNS, GAME BAGS, SHOT
-E4 POUCHES, etc. of all
.EF descriptions.
BROOMS. a large assortment
TOBACCO, the very hest qualities.
WoodviIe, Sept 1862.
THE subscriber has Just returned from N
York with large supply of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
embracing every thing necessary to COM
piete wardrobe. Among the articles the
following
Fine cloth frock and dress coats,
Pilot and blanket coats, all kinds,
Fancy cashmere and doe skin pants,
Silk satin aud silk velvet vests,
Cotton, linen and linen bosom shirts,
Marno, flannel and silk undershirts,
400 pr negro blankets.
A great variety of cravats,
Also:
Hats, boots, shoes, brogaus, socks, etc, a
great variety.
Together with heavy assortment of othe
articles.
The public are invited tn call and exam
ine my stock. will sell at New Orleans
pnces. M, SIMON & CO.
Sept IA. 1852.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
- e N tistry.


DR A. P. MCMILLAN respectfully in
- forms the citizens Of WoodyilIe aud vii
cinty that he has returned to Woodville 20
tie purpose Of resuming the practice Of hi
profession Those wishing his services can
find him, as formerly. at Mr.. J. 3. Therreps
Hotel. He has just returned from the North
with supply oil stock. All orders attended
to Immediately
Or. M. would tals this opportunity to ten.
der his thanks to the people of this vicinity
for tier very liberal patronage during his
former stay IN this place.
Woodvilie. Oct 10. l852--1y.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
ntSSOlufiOIl.

THE iim heretofore existing between
Il the Undersigned Ouderthe name oi .
Th,,.or 4 O.. Is tins aav q. s~olved by mu.
ina ,o,,ssp, JASPER rHA(ER
GILBERT POTTER.
Wo1fvilIe. AUG -, 1852,
CTLBERT POTTER holds himself IN
SU readiness to execute all orders iof
CARPENTER Work, either IN town or country
with taste and dispatch. In addition to the
above. he will attend TO all orders for max.
inc Bookcases and Wardrobes, which w'i'
he executed with neatness aud at low rates
A share Of public patronage Is respectlV.S
solicited. All work done by INN wi'l De
warranted.
Woodvile, Sept. 81, 1852 -3sd. o.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13
BLACKSMITHING.

- HAVING employed the servi-
ces of first-rate Blacksmith, in
h1sa<a1 connection with my own, am
prepared to do all kind Of plantation work
in FIRST rate manner, aud at the usualterms
and prices.
WIN. 7. LEWIS.
May 81. f65o.--ly
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-13

SAMUEL HElI. p. y, KEARY.
SAMUEL BELL, in returning thanks
- for past favors, begs leave to INFORM
the nublic generally, that the business will
now he carried ON at the old stand under the
name aud firm OF S Bell & Co. who IN soli'
citing a share of public patronage are iuily
da,ermined that no eNertions on their part
shall be wanting to merit the same.
Their stock of Plantation and Dry Goods,
Hardware, Groceries and Provisions will be
carefully selected and sold az cheap rates io'
Cash. or to punctual customers on the usu
time All cotton consigned to them ior 81
ment, and all lreighls ior storage, plant
may rely upon receiving their best attent