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Notice TO Contractors.

DROPOSALS will be received for the
L completion Of the grading, and bfidg.
ing, and for falling the timber on the sides
oi the Crosse Tete and Baton Rouge
Plank Road Address CuAs. A. sLAck,
President Crosse rete Post office.
JAS. II JOHNSTON.
sept I5-'f Secretary.
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rat and e'ax, store.

KHHV WNU ss@E NNVtC'
THE undersigned respectfully informs
l. his friend and the public generally,
that he has opened HAT snd CAP STORE
where he has Just received . i'esb ststk,
consisting in patt Of mEa ard EoY'u fine
Silk, penrl. Cass,nets, Aiigplas, Russia
Beavers. Rush. Mexican, Black and Pear!
Cassi mers Mo'eloes, Pafjt, Legho,rs, Rut-
land. Planters, Cemperchy and California
Hats, &c, &c Call and examine them.
A. N. BOOTH.
In the store Of QuiggIns' Lafayette
street. . June 10 "
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C,oaks. Mantillas Il Talihas

wv d. PHILLIPS has jus, opened his
w fail stock OF the above goods, CON
sisting Of plain and embroidered silk and
cloth talmas; silk, satin and velvet nan,i'-
las; cloth, velvet, and satin cloak; rich fig
ured mantilas and talmas, u Ia ostrich.
seplG
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Coopers Wanted,

TWO Coopcrs can find employment for
l. two or three months at liberal wages
BY applying immediately TO the undersigned.
four miles Fast Of Baton Rouge.
sept 25.2w s. q. II l.. l.. IAyoorx.
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NOTICE.

TNHE following are the specifications FOL
l. the expenses of the Parish, adopted
by the Police Jury Ct the Parish Of Fast
Baton Rouge, adopted August 9, 1853, and
to be published thirty days previous to
their being fixed Amounting in the az.
grcgate 10 twenty thousand and five hun
dred dollars, for the tax roll for the year 90.
For Grand and Petit In1nrs a 1000 90
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-10-08

ClrRAr OF MAGNESI A--Highly va
~ lued as gentle Cooling PHrgatire
slways on hand, freshly prepared.
sept 2Sv VIM. BoeEL. Druggist.
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OUTER AND SODA BISCUIT
ID Butter snd Soda Biscuit, fresh ard
fine for sale In boxes. barrels, hall barrels
and at retail, joshua BsAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-10-08

NEW CROP OATS 800 bushels
~ Choice Oats Of the New Crop. For
sale by lOct. 3 tosnuA BEAL.
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New Books.
At !. o. Lano us's, Lafayette. stree

At =. o. Lanous's, Lafaystts. street.
MiLrs T.EmExHrRr, or the Love Test,
by Annette Maria Maiilsrd.
MARX HvnpLrsros, or the Two Broth.
ers, by Mrs Mavdic.
Lectures OF Father Gavazzi In New York.
JACK Capx, or the Bondman's Struggle
q tale OF Feudal Oppression.
Tar RoBpsn's WirF, a Domestic TO.
nance by the antho, Of Rose sommervIlle'
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MARSp'S Improved Elastic Sus.
AsA pendcr Shoulder B,ace. the Object
OF which Is to correct habitosl STOPPING
round snd crooked shoulders, weak back
and chest. and tn preserve that erect and
graceful position which is indispensable to
health and beauty; It is adapted to Men.
Women and Children OF all ages, cccupa-
tons aud conditions IT is light, yet strong.
perfectly elastic, simple. and beautifully
iukls the object designed. For sale by
WM. BoasL. Druggist,
Ortf LAFAYETTE street.
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rNURELARp OiL--Received last cven-
i ing direct from 81 Louis per steqmef
"Stacey.w 10 barrels Of purs Bright Lard
Oil, a SPLENDID article for the retail trade,
Oct. JosnrA BeaL,
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Sugar.HOusc Lamps.
4 Few more left, which will DO sol
"A cheap. Apply at the Baton Rong
Foundry aug.
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A LARGE Shower B tn for sale
n apply at this office. angus. O.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-12
PROSPECTUS OF THE


Under this title, the undersigned is about pub
II lish Weekly Newspaper at OKOLONA, Chick
asaw Co., Miss.
The rapid growth of this town, its position in the
midst of a rich and prosperous section of country,
and of an intelligent and generous community and
the importance it is shortly to assume as principal
depot on the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, together with
the liberal encouragement extended to by the ct-
zens of Okolona and vicinity, have induced en-
bark in this enterprise.
In the prosecution of it, pledge ourself that
there shall be lack part of industry and de-
votedness to the great object of making journal
useful to its patrons Avoiding party politics, and
cry topic of which the discussion tends to array
portion of society against another endeavor will
be to furnish summary of the current wsof the
times, with udcious selection of such matter will
render ours readable family paper, and in modest
way to attract the attention of readers to those
subjects which most concern them American, und
especially as Southern citizens.
To Merchants and Advertisers generally we ven-
ture to recommend our paper convenient means
of access to large and fourishing population.
Connected with our establishment is an excellent
assortment of Type, on which Job-work of every de-
scrption will be neatly and promptly executed the
usual terms of the country.
The publication of the Prairie News will be com
menced at as early a day as possible.
TERMs-$2,50 year. Subscriptions to be forwar
ded to the undersigned at Okolona, Miss.
REUBEN MASON.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-12
New Cabinet.
TO our readers.

The cabinet of President Pierce composed the following
gentlemen
w. L. MARCY, of New York, Secretary of State.
JAMES GUTHRIE, OF Kentucky, Secretary fhe Treasury
ROBT McCLELLAND, of Michigan, SecNy of the Interior
JEFF DAVIS, of Mississippi, Secretary of War.
j. G. DOBBIN, OfNorth Carolina, Secty of the Navy.
JAS CAMPBELL OF Pennsylvania, Postmaster General
ALEBCUSI1lNG, OF Massachusetts, Attorney General
This able cabinet and have doubt but that it
will command the confidence of the country. The first
cond and fourth named, of distinguished taena-
Wis and Marcy thorough and fine administrative
officers. Guthrie man. that office holder but
the Kentucky papers both parties speak of him an able
and pure NcCleaud and Dobbin have both been in
Congress- where they took high position the former particular
y, III the early part of Mr. Folks administration Of Camp
bell, we know buthttle-he Attorney General OF Penn.
the time ofhis appointment has been Judge in the State
and Is highly commended OF good Gen Cush
ing voraby known the countryhe has fair reputa
of talents and energy, and is regarded as fine
lawyer.
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january LIST, 1853.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

HAMILTON, BASKERVILLE G co.
HAVING purchased very large supply of FALL
IL AND WINTER GOODS in the best markets the
country affords, and the best terms the cash would
command, greater portion of which receive
ed invite their customers and the public generally to
call and examine their stock. They their pa
of their disposition and confident ability sup-
ply them good terms as. any house in this any
neighborng city.
They particularly invite the attention of the ladies'
to their large and beautiful selection of
SILKS, CASHMERES DELAINES,
and other dress goods;
Velvet and Six embroidered MANTTLLAS, DC,
in which they viii offer unusual inducements to pur-
chasers.
Their stock of heavy goods for plantation use-eir
ready made clothing Prints, Carpetings, Saddlery,
Hats, BoOtes and Shoes, HardCGre, and Cuflery er-
ey, Sirer and Plated Ware GROCERY and China can
not be excelled in quality, styles and cheapness.
Having much larger stock than heretofore and
greater variety they deem insufficient say that they
are at all times prepared and pleased to show their
goods without fear Of competition in styles prices.
Columbus, Miss, December II. 1852. Ok
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-12
The State of NIisSisstDpi. T.oVyntieS cOtrMtv,

The State Of mississippi, LOWndes county
PROBATE CouRT, FEBRUARY TERN, 1883
To all persons Interested in The Estate Of Aaron Ready
deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that at term OF the Pro-
IN bate Court of said county held at the Court
House in the town of Columbus, the first Monday
in February 1853, Olivia NJ. Ready, widow Of Aaron
Ready late of the State Alabama deceased, filed her
petition for Dover in the following lands in said cou
ty to-wt
The north half Of section fifteen, the south half of
section nine the south half end the east half of the
north east quarter OF section ten, the west half and
the west half Of the east half of section ELEVEN tho
south west quarter and the west half of the south
quarter of section two the half OF the south
quarter of section three, all in township eighteen
range sixteen cast; the west half of the north west
quarter of section township eighteen range nine
teen east, the east half of the south quarter Of
section seventeen township eighteen range nineteen
east the half Of the north quarter of section
twenty township eighteen range nineteen east, the
northhalf of section fifteen township nineteen range
Is west; Lots three four, FIVE, seven, eight, fifteen
and twenty-seven in the town of Westport, contain
ing ten each Block fifteen, eighteen, forty two,
orty-sx, fortyseven, fortynne, fifty, tyfoHr, fifty
five, htynine, sixtythree, sixtyfour siXtysix, and
seventy; Fractional Blocks Fifteen sixteen, twenty
two, tWentythree, twenty-sx, thirtytwo and thirty
three; Lots four and ten in Block four Lots one two,
four, five, six, seven, nine and in Block twenty
en-; Lots one three and ten in Block twentyeight
The west half of Block thiry-three, Lots one, two,
three, six, and eight; Block thrty-four; Lots
one two three, four, FIVE, six, eight nine and
Block thirty Lots one, two, three, FOUR FIVE, SIX
and seven in Block thirtynine Lots four and ten in
Fractional Block four; Lots one, two, three, four and
five in Fractional Block ive Lots one, two, four FIVE
in Fractional Block ten; Lots and two in Frac-
ttonal Block eleven, all in said town of Westport
which said petition set for final hearing at the
next June Term of said Court, 1853, at which time
you are hereby notified appear and show cause ifany
you have why said petition should be granted and
Dover in said lands granted accordingly.
WITNESS, the Hon. NATHANIEL E.
L. S. GOODWIN, Judge of said Court the
LIST Monday in February 1853.
DANIEL WILLIAMS,
February 1853. 4-6w. Clerk.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-12
ORTTUARY,

Departed this life on the Cd day Of Feb'y. 1858,
after an illness of twelve DAYS at the residence of
Judge Worsham in Liberty County Texas, Col.
SAMUEL McdowEN. formerly of this county, in
the Goth year Of his age
The Deceased came to this State and settled
near this place in 1873. and from that time until
last November, when he left for Texas he lived in
this community. He was well known and much
respected A good citizen warm friend, fond
husband and kind indulgent father In all the
relations of life lie~ seemed to meet the measure
OF his obligations, without parade or ostentation
For about twenty-five years he was member of
the Methodist E. Church, and his uniform and
consistent department in life, together with his
peaceful death, proves the sincerity of his pious
professions. His faith was we'll founded: it pro-
duced the fruits of holiness in life and secured him
succor and solace in the hour of death. We can
not well conceive of circumstances more trying
than those with which our deceased friend was sur
rounded. A long and disagreeable journey had
just been completed, his family unsettled, and not
fixture or comfort secured; and while away from
their temporary shelter in search of land upon
which to settle, he called to sicken, suffer and
die. Yet these things moved him not his conf
dence in God neither failed nor faltered but when
the summons came, he bowed-his spirit smiled
and took its flight, leaving his toll and time worn
body, to lind resting place beside no kindred
dust; but among strangers to repose and wait the
final summons of the trump Of God "Mark the
perfect man and behold the upright, for the end Of
that man is peace T. w. D.
Columbus March 10th, 1853.
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Our Book Table.

We indebted Leonard Scott & Co, New York, for
BackwoOds Magazine for January and February The form
number have read The paper upon the Slave Power
in the United States conceived by and internal spirit and
expressed in savage language tits full of false statements
and nconcuve reasoning and just such paper de-
fire intelligent Southern read, afTordng positive
evidence that Slavery with opposition from
those who most profoundly ignorant ofs character
valuable number
The Westminster for January has been received 1t also
contains Negro paper better than BIackwood's.
These publications contain great of valuable read
Ing and wish planters and leisure would take
them
The Southern Ladies Book for March rich in prose and
poeca papers, and the engrayings fair We commend
TO our readers.
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PrOgreSS--a Thought.

ouuard - tho order of nature 1t is wrIJJen
on the streams as they flow, and the planets as
they roll Onward is the order of intelligence.
What was man-what is he
He stood upon the beautiful earth a savage
The mighty energies and attributes of his spritu-
al nature were enclosed within him, for time had
not unlocked the casket. The perceptions of his
senses were his guides Of thought The howl of
the wind through the branches of the forest had
to him-for he could not trace the sound--a mys-
ferrous agency, and in the quivering of the leaves
he recognised the finger of God The blue
conclave above him was mighty and solid arch;
and he saw the light and felt the heat of the great
ball of fire that came up on the side, and went
down the other, and there he worshpped There
was spirit in the consuming fire that burned up
on his hearth stone. The thunder came; and the
thunder was the rolling of the chariot wheels of
offended deities, and the lightning the dreadful
weapon of their wrath-and he knelt before the
affairs he had reared to the invisible Gods beyond
the wonderful arch that spanned his sight. He
stood by the outstretching waters; and it was the
might of the dread and adorable spirits that lifted
the huge waves, till their white capped crests
seemed to dash against the sky, while the twink
ling stars were the lamps of heaven:
What is man =? A portion of time has min
gled with eternity, and the casket is unlocked
Man rides upon the wings of the wind, and it is
his minister. lie hears Its howl, and sees the
quivering of the leaves, and smiles, unmoved, al
his triumph. Like scroll hath he rolled back the
blue conclave, and surveyed, with mental vision
the far reaches of infnity. He hath measured
the light and the heat and he telleth of that grea
ball Of fire, whence it cometh and whittier it goetl
on its majestic round. The consuming fire obey
eth his commands, and there is to him pleasure
in the voice of the thunder and the fash of the
lightning, for he knoweth them. He careereth OIL
the roaring waves; and those twinkling stars are
indeed, the lamps of Heaven, for they are lk'
that great ball of fire, though far-far removed
and light the universe Il. +. II.
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CIRCULAR TO THE PUBLIC.

NHE Trustees of the Montevallo Institute near Co
| lumbus, take this method of informing their pat
rons and the public generally, that they have secured
pal in the Female department of said Institution
The qualifications of Mr. NJ instructor ofyouths
and especially of young ladies, is well known in
this community to require any commendation His
age experience and success hitherto are sufficient guar
rantees to all who may feel inclined to patrouize the
school and the Trustees confident, that with his
services and the aid of their accomplished Assistant
Miss ROOT, that they may promise their patrons
thorough of literary and scientific training
The next session will commence the 2Sth of this
month, at which time itwould be well for those who
intend to patronse the school to send in their pupils.
The situation of the Montevao Institute is in every
respect favorable. 1t is high elevation we'll sup
piled with pure air and water and remote from any
causes of disquietude.
Board can be obtained in the vicinity at reasonable
rates. WIN. B. WINSTON, President
w. II. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
February 17th 1853. 3-tf.
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Saturday Evening Post,

We are glad that the press of the South are be-
ginning to warn their southern readers against this
Infamous abolition sheet. They begin to see that
be overlooked, and the South should be put on
their guard against its incendiary character. We
are truly sorry that such an active part has been
taken to get it circulated in this region Of country,
and hope that every one who now takes it will
cease to do so. We know that large portion Of
its readers overlooked the incendiary matter con-
tanned in each number taking for granted that all
was right. If we desired to take such paper, we
would much prefer taken one which came to us
undisguised than to take such a sheet as the Sat
urday Evening Post processes to be. An open en-
envy is far more preferable than secret foe.
Ata Commonwealth.
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THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

DISTRICT CHANCERY COURT OF THE STATE OF MIssIs-
sIPPI, HELD AT COLUMBUS:
BRYAN 7. WILLIAMS,
vs. AT RULES
JAMES PoINDExTER, WILLIAM
n MACON, Lucy ANN MACON, ct al. MGrch7 1853
r PON opening the matters in this Bill contained,
i and it appearing by affidavit filed, to the satisfac-
ton of the Court that the above named defendants
nonresidents of the State of Mississippi, and
side beyond the limits of this State that the ordina-
ry process of this Court be executed upon them
1t is therefore ordered that unless the said defendants
appear here before the Vce-Chancellor or before
the first day of the next Term of this Court to be
holden at the Courthouse in the town of Columbus,
on the first Monday in May next ensuing, and plead
answer or demur to the Bill of complaint herein, the
several allegations thereof may be taken confessed
by them, and such order and decree made therein
his Honor, the Vice-Chanccllor may deem equitable
and just.
1t is further ordered that copy of this order be
serted in the Southern Standard,' newspaper pub
lished in the town of Columbus, weekly for month
true copy from the minutes. Attest
w. w. LESTER,
March II, 1853. Clerk.
0]THarris d Beauchamp, All. for defendant.
Printers fee 5000
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-12
MO7R1OTNo

DERSONS requiring the services of an undertaken
/ for their deceased friends relatives, will be
promptly attended to by leaving their orders at my
Furniture Store, on Main Street. opposite A Simpson
& Co.'S. dry goods establishment. l have purchased
from NJ, Knapp his interest in the Metallic Burial
Cases, and have full supply hand of all the diff
ferent sizes, which furnish at one hours notice
on as reasonable terms any other establishment.
J. WOMELSDORFF.
March II, 1853. 7:ly
N. B.-Please send with the order the name and
age of the deceased, and it will be engraved a
plate free of charge.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-12

State AS favor to our people, we beg that the ar
gument of the MississiPPiGn be filed among the pa
pers of this and sent up to enghten the stupid
judges of the Supreme Court; let it be to them as
Pillar of cloud BY day. and pillar of fire by night
to guide them in their duty to their "soyeregn."-
Smith, Yerger and Fisher, we beg you beware Let
not the shadow of this great modern legal Cyclops fab
between You and the viii of your sovereign for no
man should court niche in the gallery devoted to MIN
compoops.
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Married

In this city, on the evening ofthe 9th inst by the
Rev. T. w. Dorman, JAMES H. CARUTHERS
Esqr., to Miss SARAH E. HUMPHREYS.
aWh the above notice the printers remembered in
being beautifully supplied with several varieties Of delicious
cake We tender the bride our best wishes for her future
happiness and hope dark cloud viii throw its sadden-
ing shade her path To the happy bridegroom,
der our thanks and hope that the evening Of his days will Be
as ssrsns and calm his joys bright and Beautiful
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-12

4 S the administrator of the estate of Elizabeth F.
n Muln, deceased, will file my account and vouch-
ers with the Judge of Probates of Lowndes county,
State of Mississippi and shall ask for discharge from
all further liability in the said administration at the
April term of said court next. All persons interested
are notified to show if any there be, why said
account should not be allowed.
PERRY MULLIN,
March II, 1853. 7:3t Administrator,
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L. F. RIGGS e. co.
CARRIAGES! qsSS6eSSSssF5SA CARRIAGES,
&M9 ri Ss4sS H1S' :

Neat door to Cadys Livery Stable, on Market Street,
COLUMBUS, MISS,
HAVE just opened new Carriage Repository,
l1where they are constantly receiving direct from
New York all kinds of Carriages and Buggies which
they offer at the lowest Mobile prices for cash or ap
proved paper. Orders received and promptly execu-
ted for any style of Carriage.
March IL, 1853. ism
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-12

DThe Carolton Ol) Democrat says lot OF so negroes
were sold in that town recently that commanded high prices
Negro fellows not unusually likely, brought from 800 ST.,
4Ooone woman sold for Sl375-boys from ten 40 twelve
wears old sold from $500 81 200, and girls in proportion
These exravagant prices, and inclined be-
ieye quite too high under any circumstances.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-12
NOTICE..

HlHE copartnership existing between Robt. McGow-
an andJ. H. Westbrook at Barton, Lowndes eoun-
ty, Mississippi has this day been dissolved by mutual
consent. All those indebted win make payment to
Robert McGowan all those having claims will pre-
- -, ROBT. MCGOWAN,
J. II. WESTBROOK.
February lst, 1858. 2-6w.
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The FOLLOWING States elect the Judges BY az

Mr.. Corcoran, the wealthy banker of Washing
ton has given the Metropolitan Mechanics. 1nsti-
tute Of that CITY SIS, 900 for building and S1O-
600 for library. on the condition that Congress
will incorporate it.
DIR. Francis says that an old maid never looks
at 4 double bedstead without signing. An coser-
wing old goat.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-12

The keeper of groggery happened one day to
to break one of his tumblers. He stood for mo-
men rejecting on his loss, and then turning to his
assistant, he cried out, "Tom, put quart of wa
ter in that old cognac."
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-12
CASTOR g. NAKXlAER.

Mcin Street, Columbus, Mississippi. "
THE subscribers would inform their friends and the
i public generally that they have Ne,c and SpLen-
did assortment of all the various kinds and STYLES of
FURNITURE principally of their OWN MAKE, but if
any prefer the cheap NORTHERN WORK. they arc
prtpdred 1urmsn mat also at PRIZES that cannot
fail to suit, cheap the cheapest and favorable
terms any other establishment, in this part of the
country, call and be convinced.
PIANOS.
Persons wishing superior artcl in this line would
do we'll give call We order from second rate
mandatory but the BEST. We believe we can sell
them 10 per cent cheaper Thur they have soldin
this market. -