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NAVAL The United States steam frigate Pow
hatan arrived at Funchal, Madeira, March 2, after
tedious passage. She encountered very heavy
head weather the entire distance. She made the
passage in half day less time than the United
States steamer Mississippi, which was there some
two months and a half since
The United States sloop of.war Saratoga, w. s.
Walker, commander, of the East India soua dron'
was at Macao February s. The boatswain of the
ship. Charles smith, had been tried by a court
martial and discharged, for misconduct. The
ship would probably be in the United States bv
the month of june ~
The United States steam frigate Mississippi.
Commander Lee, bearing the broad pennant OF
Commodore Perry, bound to Japan, was standing
into Table Bay. Cape OF Good Hope, January %
The United States frgate ST. Lawrence, Captain
baden Dulany, remained at Valparaiso the 18th
ultimo. wv 1--WE
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NOVEL ENTERrAINMESr.-We don't want to
offend any ones feelings but we cannot help men,
tioning queer combination of gay and sad sub.
Jects we saw united a few evenings since lot
OF Pasteooard not many inches long broad. 1t
was an invitation from benevolent burial society
70 attend ball given by them to assist their ien js
ana Charitable purposes Il was all right enough,
DuS ~ was ODD enough to the reader. Il 10 strange
though natural and unfortunately necessary. that
some men and women should dance ia order TO
raise money to bury others.-N. o. Pieayxns.
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OIL Foa THE CoAsT LIaHrHousEs.-The contract
for supplying the Government with a6 00o o. Ions
OF winter pressed sperm oil, and $4,000 gallons Of
sPring sperm oil for the OF the lighthouses on
me coast was closed in Boston yesterday, in favor
OF Edward M Robinson, esq OF this city, at prices
which are not yet made public
Ner Bedford (Mass Mercury, 2eth,
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s 1893 ,034 900

Thus $l0,5 800 have been annually drained
from China for this poison during the last halt
century; but. as the appetite for the pernicious
drug increases rather than diminishes, we may
safely calculate that by observing the usual ratio
in such cases, the remaining three hundred and
ninety eight millions will probably be exported in
less than twenty years "Accordingly the silver
Of the active commercial nations of the West will
not be decreased, but may be regarded as steadily
augmenting BY twelve or fifteen millions yearly
from China alone.''
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A DwARF IN THE WArcH-Hogss.-Caleb E. Col
cord, who ia forty years Of age, but is only three
and one-eighth feet high, and weighs seventy-
seven pounds, was taken to the north watch-house
for lodgings last night. He was found by the
watch sitting on cellar door in Thacher street,
ar, liking The bystanders stated that if a lady
c.n,. >Iong he would get of the sidewalk, quito
roi;t.,, nd give her passage. He has wife
p pud ons cs;,d ~ Maine. Bpston Traveller.
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- Pier, Prssi4snt u the United
~H4Aee ~ AMnsxae4.
TO AL WHOM 1T MAI CONCERN.
Satisfactory evidence having besn exhibited to
me that kAFAs MANIA On CAsrnso has bean an.
pointed Consul of the Republic Of Peru for the mort
OF New Orleans, Louisiana. do hereby recognise
him a. such, and declare him free to exercise and
enjoy such functions, powers, and privileges as
are allowed to the Consuls of the most favored ma
tions in the United States.
In testimony whereof, have caused these letters
to be made patent and the seal of the United States
to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the city of Washing
ton, the goth day of March. A. D. 1853.
Il. 81 and of the Independence of the United
States of America the seventy. seventh.
FRANKLIN PIERCE
By the President:
WIN. L. MARCY. Secretary of State.
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The Post. of New York, thus compliments it's
pamesake of Boston:
.sThe Boston Post comes to us this morning in
an entirely new dress. It never looked better
since it was born. If it improves papers 90 much
deserve to be held responsible if there is not a
speedy and general improvement in the journalism
of the country"
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RAILROAD CKLEBRArloN.-On Monday Las the
iron horse on the Chicago and Rock Island Rail-
road arrived in this city for the first time and the
event was appropriately celebrated by our citizens
AT about O'Clock the people began TO arrive from
the country, and by IL the streets were almos.
blocked up by the throng. The steamer Anna
1onia arrived at 10 O'Clock, from St. Louis, with
large number of passengers, and band of music.
which contributed largely to the interest of the
day. The cannon gave notice. at twenty minutes
past O'Clock. that the iron horse was in sigbt-a
few minutes more and he was in our midst
Peru (&N.l Chronicle March o.
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Californian and Australian ventures are moi
the only ones which figure in the London list
of gold speculations. Five companies still
exist there for the prosecution of gold mining
IN the State Of Virginia, though only four are
in actual operation. The total capital of the
Eve is f230, 900; and the shares Of all the
working companies are at premium, varying
from one-eighth to -eighths per share.
Placing together the shares of the respective
working companies now in existence for the
prosecution of gold mining on this continent
and Australia, we find that .e2,847 800
about 1927 5000 British capital are SO
invested. This sum, of course, includes
no allowance for the capitals sunk in luck
less enterprises, or subscribed for the CAPT.
tails of the numerous companies that are yet
being organized. The Mining Journal, en-
bracing all these contingencies, and allow
ing about half million sterling for companies
at work in Peru and other parts of South Anne
RIGA, estimates that the sums required have
amounted to Is. 058, $780, and that the total of
British capital positively available for use in
these channels does not fall shortof f3 O88, 500.
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MoRE CODA new gold region is said to have
been discovered near Malacca, in India, which
promises considerable increase of the precious
metal, as if Australia and California were not
enough to support the wants of the world.
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GOVERNOR OF WAsHINoroN TERRlroRY-The
Boston Post states that Governor Stevens, the
newly appointed Governor Of Washington Terri
tory to be put In charge of of the three sur
veying parties which will be sent out to explore
the several routes for the Pacific railroad,
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WASHINGTON:
FRIDAY MORNING. APRIL i. 1853.

The Senate yesterday were for more than
two hours engaged in the consideration of Elk
ecutive business. -
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A CRUEL MURDER was committed in New York
on the night of the 29th ultimo. Thomas Neary,
stonecutter, beat his wife on the head with a
mallet and chisel until she died. SOD of the par
ties as in the case of Spring, is the principal wit
ness against the father, who is native of Ireland
The wife and husband had been married twenty
two years.
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RIFLE SHOOTING CHALLENGE AccEprED.-Int the
New Orleans Cfsscemt, ofthe 10th instant, is let.
ter from Horace E. Dimick, of St. Louis, accept
ing the recent challenge made through the same
paper by DR.. Graham, of Harrodsburg, Kentucky,
'o all the marksmen in the world - to test ssthe
relative skill in rife shooting between him and
them" MIR. Dimick in bis letter says:
81 accept the proposition of the gold medal, and
for rs much of the $4,000 have the ability to
cover at the time of shooting. AS it usually takes
long talk to settle the prelimnaries between
rifle shooters, being the challenging party, Gas
it is understood,) and Wishing to put the matter
in an answerable shape, I will propose time, dis.
lance and number of shots to be made in the
match, supposing Mr.. Graham 80 intended. There
fore propose to shoot off hand forty consecutive
shots, three hundred yards-the shots all to be
made in one day, and measured by what lie termed
string measure-the shooting to be done between
the fret and fifteenth of November next l will
give thirty days. notice before the particular day
is set for the shooting"
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Last week, in the neighborhood Of Bytown, Ca
inches deep in the woods.
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The NEW YoRK APPoINTMENrs.-The follow
ing is understood to be the list of New York ap-
pointees, with their reported political afinities:
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-27
INVALUABLE REMEDY.

re- The inventor of M'Lanes vermifuge
having disposed of his right to his great remedy
the propretors, Messrs Kidd & Co., b;g leave
to offer it to the American public as the best
remedy for worms ever offered. 1t has been
tried in all parts Of the country, and in cases
which had defed the exertions Of the best
physicians, and never without the most com
plete success. We caution parents against de
lay. Ifyour children exhibit SYMPTOMS of te-
ing troubled with worms, lose not a moment
but at once purchase bottle of M'Lane's Yer
mituge and thus save them pain and perhaps
their lives. For Sale at Wright & Elders
Woodyille, and Seth Kline's Fort Adams. also
at Scovi d Meads's Ill, Charters St, NO.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-27
Card.

Ar. Editor /: As your readers willperceive,
from an advertisement in your paper, there
will be sale on the S0th Of December, inst,
OF about zone hundred ard nine slaves be-
longing to the estate of the late Maj Joseph
johnson, deceased.
This sale will be made under a decree Of
the chancery Court The property will be
sold to the highest bidder, for CASH
! have understood that there is an impress
sion abroad, that have made an arrange
ment to buy in the property. This is mis-
take | nave made no such arrangements
And give this notice that all who desire to
purchase such property may attend the sale.
JOSEPH JOHNSON, .A6lmr. dc.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-27
TELEG RA p HI C..

CoNeREssIoNAL.-New York, Dec. 20--In
the Senate, to day, Mr.. Shields gave notice of
his intention to introduce bill authorizing
the President of the United States to confer
tire rank of Brvet Lieutenant General for en-
inent services.
Mr.. Dodge gave notice of a bill establish a
National Printing Office,
Mr.. Hamlin presented a report on the French
spoiliations.
Mr.. Seward introduced bill to secure the
rights of Americans born abroad,
Mr. Hunter introduced bill to establish pri-
vate bonded warehouses.
The territorial railroad resolutions were ta-
ken up and laid over, and then the Senate ad-
journed.
In the Huuse, Mr. Bocoek introduced bill
to construct six first class war steamers.
A resolution to purchase Mount Vernon was
laid on the table-SS to 50.
A resolution of thanks and sword to Com
modore lngraham will pass.
The establishment of a branch Mint in New
York was discussed, md then the Honse adj
joumed.
The Pacific Railroad bill has passed the
Senate.
FIRE In BRooKLYN.-The Cole Buildings
in Brooklyn, had been burned Loss $4,000
PorsoNED,-A dispatch from Boston says
that Mrs. Barrett, the actress, is poisoned.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-27

PEopiE's JoUaSAL--A new publication
With this tide, has been forwarded Us by the
publishers. II i, as ita name indicates,
Journal Tor The people-embracing informa-
ton anI facts chiefly relating to agricu lture
and mechanics, but embracing much that is
interesting 20 the general reader. II is pro
fnsely and handsomely illustrated d-well print
ed and stitched in pamphlet form, which last
feature adds greatly 10 the comfort and con
yeniencs Of the reader We have lost the
prospectus forwarded US for publication, and
in lieu, thereof will somewhat extend this
notice 1t purports then TO be an illustrated
record of agriculture, mechanical, science, and
useful knowledge, and is published monthly
by Alfred z. Beach, No. so Nassau St, N. ",
at the extremely low price Of SO cts, per vol
ume,, Of six months. Each number contain
ing ss large pages Of letter press--as we have
said beautifully printed, and handsomely IL
lustrated, subscriptions may be sent by mail
in coin, post-ofice stamps or bills at the risk
Of the publisher
Inventors and other desiring to obtain let
ters patent for inventions, are requested to
communicate directly with the Editor, by
whom all the necessary documents are pre-
pared. Patea. klsiness of all description
promptly attended to. Consultation on this
subject may be had at all times by letter, free
Of charge and in confidence. Patents prompt
" secured in England, France, and other for
eign counties. For patent in the u s., a
model Of the invention is necessary in size not
exceeding one cubic foot. In conclusion
from the number before us, we warmly com
mend the Peoples journal, trial of six
months will only cost 80 cts, which any one
can afford, and for which they will be amply
repaid. Address, Alfred Z. Beach, editor Of
the Peoples journal, Patent Agent, &c, No
SO, Nassau st., New York. &
I
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-27
WoodFille, Miss.
November 2sth 1858.

II, q W. H. ATWOOD, Manufacturers
Of Improved Cotton Gins, would respectful
ly infoqn the planters of Louisiana and Mis-
sissippi that they keep continually on hand,
and daily Manufacturer to order, every size Of
their fnproved Cotton Gins. They fatter-
themselves from their long experience at their
businas and familiarity from strict and dill
igent observation Of the wants and necessities
of the planter id ginning cotton, that their
ability to give entire satisfaction to the Cotton
ginns, both in speed Of ginnig, and quality
of cotton after ginning, cannot be questioned
They guarantee their stands to be perfect in
everg respect, and to give entire satisfaction.
They will pay all expeuces upon stands return
d for fault and solicit om planters, that con-
tiuuG patronage, which both from their loca-
tioupnd the merit Of their work, they deem
thoyare justly entitled to- All orders left with
our Agent j, II. Deon at Clinton, La will
be Strictly attended to, or orders sent to Vicks-
burg will receive the same attention.
n. B. The bale Of cotton, made BY the
Hoo Jefferson Naylor, of Warren county,
Miss, which took the prize at the Worlds
Far at London, was ginned upon one 'os our
Stands. T.G.& w. Ii. ATWOOD.
Nicksburg, November 29th, ls53-tf
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-27

THE EPIDEMIC SuMMER.-We are underob-
legations to the proprietor of the New Or
leans True Delta, for a copy Of work bear
ing the above title. 1t contains, first, very
interesting review Of Yellow Fever, its causes,
&c., BY J. J. McFarane, M. d.. wit some
mortuary statistics, and then list Of inter-
ments in all the cemetnes of New Orleaus
from the LIST Of May to the lst Of November
1853, together with name and ages of de-
ceased, places Of nativity, causes of death, date
of intermcnts, and name Of cemetry in which
inferred, alphabetically arranged, Price, Scots
per copy, sent by single copy or in quantities
to any part Of the United States on payment
being made in advance in post office stamps,
or in the current funds of any State in the
Union Orders to be forwarded to the pubh-
cation office Of the True Delta, 1903, st. Char
les street. New Orleans.
We should think the protector of this work
had struck breeze" in getting it up So
many have died who have friends far away,
who will find a mouiniul satisfaction in look
ing over the crowded and dark record and so
many generally viii have desire to examine
it, that we predict the work will have great
run. tits gotupi in neat substantial style, ar
ranged so as to be easily referred to Unlocking
for any particular name and contains near 40
pages printed in fine type. The whole num-
Der of interments reported within the dates
above given is 1881.
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II. S. TAy ElTOE. EdliOr.



ESr We are authorized tc announce the
hame Of II. S, VAN EATON, as a candidate
pr the Office Of Mayor Election in January.
4 Ez- We sre authorized TO announce the
name Of WM. r. LEWIS, JM. rs a candidate
For the Office Of Mayor Election in January.
EE- We are authorized 70 announce the
name Of FRANCIS BEST, as a candidate
OF the Office Of Town Constable
EE-We ere authorized 70 announce the
names of the following gentlemen, as candi-
dates for Aldermen Of the Corporation Of the
town Of Woodgille Election in January
H. J. BUTTERWoRTH,
JAMES NJ. MILLER,
II. S. WHITE,
A. LEFFINGWELL,
WM. T. BINNiNG.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-27

HNO all Person interested in the Real and
Personal Estate of VALENTINE G..
Il GROoNlS, deceased.
TAKE NOTICE, that at Term of the
Probate Court, of Wilkinson County, State of
Mississippi, to be held at the Courthouse, of
said county, on the first MONDAY, in JAN
UARY, A. d, 1854, the undersigned, Widow
of Valentine G. Grooms, deceased, and Admin
istratrix with the last will and testament an
nexed of said deeedent, will petition the said
Court for allotment of her dover. and legal
portion of said Real and Personal Estate
known and described as follows to wit:
"A tract of land lying and being in said
county, between the Big Buffaloe and Homo
chitto River, on Steel's Creek, containing Six
Hundred Acres, more or less, being the same
tract Of land, originally granted by the Spanish
Government, TO .|no. Steel, and confirmed by
the Board of Commissioners, West of Pearl
River, to James Steel, and conveyed by said
James Steel, to Joseph johnson, bv deed bear
ing date, 3rd February, 1909; adjoining the
lands formerly twned by Sandou Davis and
Thos. Cummings and being the same land
conveyed by the said Joseph Johnson and
wife to Valentine G. Grooms. by deed bearing
date 22d January, 1916, and recorded in book
"A page 420, of xecord of lands of said county.
The said land being now bounded on the East
by w. A. Holmes, and public lands, on the
South by DIR. Holt, on the West BY II. d.
Philbnck, and East w. NJ. Helm, and on the
North, by Estate Of VIM. NJ Helm and Henry
Phipps," of which the said Testator died, seiz-
ed and possessed and uponwhieh he resided in
his lifetime.
Also all the personal estate Of said testator
consisting of about Ss slaves, stock, farming
utensils, de-, &c.
When and where you are notified to attend
if you thing proper.
LETFTIA GR0OMS. Admx.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-27
NeWOrIcans and Bayou Sara
Packet.

LAUREL HILLS. a. Gotten, Master.
ENlllS fine boat built expressly for s.- :
A the trade, will leave New Orleans -
every Sunday morning at 0 O'Clock ana eyery
Wednesday evening at o'clock, and will
leave Bayou Sara every Monday aud Thurs
day, after arrival Of Cars from Wcodville
n. B.-The Laurel Hill," is built in strict
compliance with the requirements Of the late
law Of Congress and offers every guaranty to
passengers for safety
Nov 2a.-ly
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-27
Administrator Sale

by Virtue Of am order of the HoDorall.
DProbate Court of Wilkinson County Co..
of Mississippi, made at the last july Term
thereof, A. d. s53, the undersigned Admin.
istrator, de bonis non, of Joseph Fenner, deceas.
ed, will proceed to sell at public Auction 10
the highest bidder on credit of six months
from the day of sale, at the Courthouse door
in the town of Woodville, on the goth dav Of
JANUARY, 1854.
One Negro slave, named MAHALA, aged
about As years, belonging to said Estate.
Purchasers required to give bono with an.
proved security &e.
SAML. ]. FENNER, Adinr, &c.
Dec. 6, lS53-lw
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-27

Ey-We acknowledge the receipt Of an adj
dress Of Charles Gayare Qate independent
candidate for Congressional honors, in the list
Congressional District of Louisiana.l "on the
late frauds perpetrated at the election held on
the 7rh Of November, 1853, in The city Of New
Orleans" The honorable gentleman is very
severe upon Judge Dunbar his successful OPP
ponent andupon certain imaginary individuals
who he not only nsinuates but directly charges,
procured his defeat, by fraud and corruption.
He cougratulates himself on the quality Of
the votes he received, having been supported,
we suppose, BY the Polka Dancing, kid gloves
and Restocking gentry ofthe city. lie should
remember, that in this democratic country Of
ours, the success Of all political aspirants de-
pendsupon the number Of their political sup.
porters und not upon their quality.
Mr.. Gayarre's fate is that Of all independen:
candidates, and his defeat is we have no doubt
due TO the fact that he did not receive votes
enough.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-27
Information wanted.

OF BENJAMIN STEVENSON, a Native Of
WIeAS, England. When last heard from be
vas in Woodvile, Miss II lie or any Of his
fiends see this they will confer favor By NJ
brming w. w. WAlKER, Fulton Avenue,
iheo doors from Navy street, Brooklin-
Oct 25-tf
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-27
Election Notice.

NY virtue Of a writ of Election to me di-
IL rected by Leonard X. Barber Esq, May
~ or of the town of Woodvie, Wilkinson
county, Mississippi, | will, on Monday the I'd
day Of January, A. D., 1854, between the hours
prescribed by law, at the Courthouse in said
town, hold an Election for the purpose of cleo
ting One Mayor, One Town Constable, and
-Four Selectmen or Aldermen, to serve said
town for theensuing year, 1854.
Given under my hand and seal, this 10th
day Of December, A. D., 1858.
7. II. CURRY, Sheriff.
Woodvile, Dec. 13, lS53-te.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-27

The West FelcianA Railroad Company
DEc2RE, No. 5o82.
IN PURSUANCE. of the above stated
Decree. rerdefd in the Superior Court of
AChancery, on the 3rd day of March, AID.
1853, will proceed to sell to the highest bid
er, at the door oithe Courthouse in Woodvile
Wilkinson county, Mississippi, on FRIDAY
the 3Oth day ofDECEMBER, 1853, for cash,
the following mined Negro Slaves, and their
increase since the 18th day of June, Is4e
viz -
Doctor, DePhy, George, Caroline and child
Della, Linas, Gordan, Sarah, Nelly, John,
Philis, Big lake. Priscilla, Ruthy, Rachel,
Julian, Ely, Olive, Easter, Flemming, Tilda,
John, Joshua, Dan, Jane Bob, Pheby, 'Silvy,
John, Patsy Little Jerry, Franklin. Frankly,
Willis, IsaaI, Big Bob, Betty, Beck, Johnston,
Marah, 0leNiva, Eli, siIas, Davy, Mary Ann,
Big Harrid, Casa, Cealy, Abram, Manuel,
Caroline, Josiah, Yellow Wesley, Rosalie,
Isaac. Litae Winney, Laura, Ellen, Morton,
Annie, Black Charles, Mary Peyton, Red
Betty, Litae Bob, Lucinda, Graham, Douglass
Engine, Tom Jefferson, Emily, Simeon, Ned,
Priscy, Yellow Charles, Big Jack, Kitty, Isaac,
Yellow Jim, Stephen, Gilphy and child,
PendletoR Jacob, Venus Milly, Wade,
Simeon, Nancy, Frank and Sandey, with tbs
exception ofsueh ofsaid pegroes as may have
died, precious to said day Of Sale
EDMUND II. WALES,
Commissioner in Chancery-
Woodille, Miss.
Novemlfr 2sth 1858. {
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-27

The Rightlsev. VIZ. NJ. GREEN, Bishop
mississippi, viii make his Annual visitation
FEhe Parish Of st. paul's Church, WoodviIle
Il the 3oth and 9lst Of December, and The
7 ofJanuary. Services--on the m orning Of
xturday, 3lst December, and on Sunday lstof
|Anuary