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MONROE FEMALE INSTITUTE.
ABERDEEN, MISSISSIPPI.

ABERDEEN, MISSISSIPPI.
TT7HE next session of this Institution will commence
on Monday, the Bird day of October. The Board
of Instruction will stand as follows:
Rev A. LEA, Principal and Professor of Mental
and Moral Philosophy, and Ancient Languages
THOMAS G. RICE, Associate Principal & Pro-
fessor of Mathematics and the Natural Sciences.
THOMAS MORSE, Professor Of Music in all its
varieties.
Mons P. LARRY, Professor of Modern Langua-
Miss S. E. MEACHAM, Assistant Teacher of
Music.
Miss NJ. ]. CRAVENS, Principal of Preparatory
School and Assistant in the Higher Branches
Miss S. L. LINDSAY, Teacher Of Ornamental
Branches
Mrs E. j. LEA, and Mrs j. A. RICE, Superin-
PENDANTS of Social and Domestic duties.
The Members Of the Faculty, all experienced
Southern Teachers. Rev A. Lea, has had long and
successful experience in the management OF Female
Schools. Mr. Rice has had four years of experience
as Professor of Mathematics in LaGrange College.
Mons. p Larry, has been known for the last several
years, as the best teacher of Modern Languages in
the city of Mobile. Mr.. Morse is an intelligent nigh
minded gentleman and is prepared to give thorough
instruction on the Piano Harp Melodeon, Guitar ant
all kinds of wind and strnged Instruments Misses
Creavens, Meacham, and Lindsay, well prepared
give entire satisfaction III their respective depart
ments and such Ladies as Southern Parents SHOULD
be pleased to have associated with their daughters
The Ladies of the Principals will give their united
attention to the pupils boarding in the Institution,
that in sickness and in health they will receive every
needed comfort and enjoyment The new and impos
ing Institute building situated between and on th
same street with the residences of the Principals, i
capable of accommodating two hundred pupils. TIL
Institute is furnished with Chemical, Philosophical
and Astronomical Apparatus, and Lectures on tn
most of the subjects taught will be given the pupils
Terms the same those found in similar insttu
lions of the country.
ADDISON LEA,
T. G. RICE.
Sept 10TH 1853 35-l0m.
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COMMODORE TATTNALL.--The numerous friends
OF tins gallant Georgian will read with pie sur,
the following letter 10 one OF hi relations in this
city. 1t IS not ten that one has an opportunity
OF reading his own obituary notice, but the oc-
currence must be pleasant one after going
through the trials himself and family have recent
~ experienced. We understand all of his family
residing at Pensacola, had an attack Of yellow
fever, and gratted to learn, by another lester.
that they are all safely over it and recovering
strength Con8ttatioaait$t and RepuJttc
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LandFOr Sale.

THE SUBSCRIBER will sell at public cutlery, in
| the town of Columbus, Miss, on "Wednesday, the
18th day Of October next the following described land,
credittill the 1st January, 1855-purchaser giving
note and approved security for the same:
The S. w. ! of Sec. 6, Township 20, r II w.
!" E. ] of S. E. /" /, 20, " Is w.
+" N. i. ONE. i" 70. T 20, l8W
Said land lies about three miles North of the town of
Nashville Lowndes Co., Miss, and about hundred
acres has been in cultvaton but has not been tended
in the last three four yearsthe balance ofthe tract
is well timbered, Said land is entered on the map
of Lowndes county, in the name of Darby Hurley.
VIM. III. TERRELL.
Oct. /, 1853. SO 2w
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Tin, SElect-IrOn and COpper-Ware
NAANVEACVORX.
Narbet Nfreet. C0Iumbns, Wi

MARKET Street, Columbus, Mississippi.
NHE subscribers are happy TO inform the public that
they are prepared to do all kinds of work in
their line of business with neatness and despatch,
perhaps more so than any other similar establishment
in the country. Their stock is and complete,
and the best that could be purchased in Mobile.
In addition to a very large assortment in Columbus,
they WILL in very short time, have two horse Jersey
wagon running, which will enable them to fill any
der from the country surrounding villages, at the
shortest notice. and at prices so low that they cannot
fail to please.
(LJWell tubing manufactured in superior style,
and of the best sheet-iron that can be had.
Persons wishing tinware will find it greatly to THEN
interest to examine their assortment before purchasing
elsewhere, as they determined to sell GOOD AR
TICLES and SELL. CHEAP.
0rFGuttering and repairing done TO order
RICHARD TAYLOR,
j. p. DOUGHERTY, Superintendent.
Columbus, Miss, May 7, 1853 15:x
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TONSOREAE.

THE undersigned thankful for past patronage would
respectfully inform his friends that he may still be
found at his old stand Market street, where he is
prepared to his customers in all the various du
ties pertaining to the Tonsorial art
Hair Cutting, Hair Dressing and ShaUing,
Done at the shortest notice, and after the latest
and most improved style. He also takes this method
of informing all those upon whose heads the capillary
substance has ceased to vegetate, that after deep
vestigation into chemical science, he has at length
succeeded in discovering an Invaluable restorative.
Come then, and let him operate before it is alas too
late! Come Old and Young, come Boys and Girls
Be sure and visit BILLY PEARL.
COLUMBUS. Miss, Sept II 1853.
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PoNToToc, MISSISSIPPI.
HNHE Trustees would announce to the public, that
they have employed President of this institution
Rev. Dr. L. SLACK of Tennessee, q gentleman who
comes we'll recommended as a finished scholar, and
competent teacher having been engaged for the last
fourteen years, in conducting schools of high order
The corps Of teachers now complete.
BENZ. BUGG,
Sec'y of Board of Trustees.
Sept. goth, 1853. 35-3w.
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WATCHES AND JEWETRV-

~ HE subscriber has just received new and q
i well selected assortment of Watches and ENsA
JeWelry of the latest fashions, &C., which he SesJ
VIII sell on the most favorable terms Old Gold and
ton paid Clock and Watch repairing.
|. nj. KNAPP,
South Side of Main Street
Columbus Oct. 9th l853-No. 37-6m
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Col. Hal!ett OF Mobile, has succeeded IN aego-
tiatino the sale of the Bonds OF the M and o.
Rail Road Company, amounting to SIX millions OF
dollars, and also, in providing the necessary Iron
for the Road This is cheering news 10 the Mo-
bilans and to the friends of that great enterprise
everywhere. The earliest completion to the mouth
of the Ohio, of the Mobile and Ohio Road is now
go fixed fact
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Administrators sale.

DY order of the Probate Court of Lowndes County
ID will sell at public auction at the Court House
in the town OF Columbus, on Monday the 2lst day of
November next credit of Il months, Fourteen
Likely NEGROES, to-wit: Hagar, Marian, An
drew, Susan. Harry, Sarah, George, Jerry, Lntune,
Oliver, Jane, Hannah, Henry and Deey. Also at
same time and place on credit of and years those
Largs ami Commodious BRICK STORE HOUSES
situated the North side of Main street in the town
OF Columbus at present occupied by Hale & Murdoch
and Lampkin d Whitfield also a 20 year privilege
in the Ferry Tombgby at Columbus.
J. c. BUTLER, Admir-
of Samuel Butler deceased.
Octnhnr 10Th 1879 2S-tf
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We have returns from eighty-seven counties and
these give Hershel " Johnson the Democratic cand-
date Tor Governor IL majority. The twelve counties
yet to hear from are Rabun Jones, Irving, Appling
Lowddes, Ware, Clinch, Wayne, Glynn, Camden,
Montgomery and Emanuel, which gave Governor
Towns in 1919, 1872 majority; consequently Johnson
is probably elected
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Election Tickets.

We shall print election Tickets for the counties OF Noxubee
Oktbbeha, and Lowndos Candidates in Noxubee Oktibbe
ma, and Lowndes will be waited upon to order All orders
must be accompanied by the cash
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NOTICE.
Oct. /, Is53.

4 LII persons interested in the Estate of JANIS G..
II Larry deceased, are hereby notified that | shall,
as Guardian of the heirs of said JAMES G.. Larry, pre-
sent for final settlement my account and vouchers
the next December Term of the Probate Court of
Lowndes County, and apply for discharge from said
Guardianship All persons interested viii attend and
contest the settlement and discharge if they think
proper to do SO.
z. BURT,
Guardian of the heirs of J. G. Larry
Columbus Mss Oct let. 36-6od
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Under the very appropriate head of ''Benevo-
lence, the Vermont Free Press records theachiev-
ments Of a turkey belonging to Mr.. odell, of
Odelltown, which sat upon twelve hens eggs, and
hatched seven chickens. He continues to take
charge of his young brood, the mother ofthe brood
mean while being in attendance at hen eonven-
ton.
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COMMANDER INGRAHAM, whose conduct at
Smyrna has attracted SO much attention. it's said,
entered the navy, as a midshipman, during The
war of 1919, when only nine years of age His
father was volunteer under Paul Jones; his un-
Gle, captain in the navy. was lost atsea IN the U
S. ship Pickering; and his cousin Lieutenant,
was killed when 90 years ofage. Com. 1ngraham
Commanded the ill-faded Somers in the blockade
of Vera Cruz, and previous to sailing for the Med
iterranean, had charge ofthe Philadelphia Navy
Yard. His eldest son is now midshipman at the
Annapolis Naval School.
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Guardians Notice.

10 al persons interested in the Guardianship of Eliza
beth Amis Sarah Amis, Mary Amis and Julia NJ
Amis.
YOU are hereby notified that John A. Moss Guar
i DIAN OF said minors did at the October Term of
the Probate Court of Lowndes county Mississippi ten
der his resignation such Guardian and present his
account and vouchers for final settlement and dis
charge.
You are hereby notified to appear at the next De-
cember term 1853 of said Court Cat which time final
action will be had thereon) and show cause il any
you have why said account and vouchers should not
be allowed and said Guardian discharged
1sE5zzsS> WITNESS, the Honorable Nathaniel
3 ESsea E. Goodwin, Judge of Probates OF said
s.gsss county the first Monday of October 1853
12 DANIEL WILLIAMS, Clerk.
Issued Bird Oct. 1853. 38-3w
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MOTION.

rtfIE subscriber takes this method Of informing the
citizens 0 Columbus and vicinity, that he has open
a shop the corner opposite the Courthouse, and
recently occupied by w. B. Palmer, where he has on
hand and will manufacture to order, Boots, Shoes,
Saddles, Brides Carriage, Buggy, Wagon, and Stage
Harness. and all articles in his line.
He is also furnished with good lot of material,
both Northern and Domestic. His worknen, for the
most part are equal to any in the southern country.
Repairing in all the above branahes, executed with
neatness and dispatch. No pains spared to please
those who may favor him with call Hides and Tai
low taken in trade.
To planters he would say, he viii be prepared to
furnish the coming season. 5000 pair of heavy russell
brogans to which he would call their attention.
e. J. MUNGER.
March 10, 1853. Som
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Savannah Morning Ne,cs Office.

Uctober Z. 10 P. N.
The prevailing opinion in this city tonight - that
Ucrshcl V. Johnson has been elected by small ma
i1rity. James L. Seward, the Democratic candidate
for Congress in the first District has probably been
lected over Frands s. Barlow, his opponent.
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NAVY YARD, PENSACOLA,

h2t pICHlDcI lfIu, 1000.
Ny 6eLoued Cousin " our two letters to my
wife have reached her; the one hearing of my i'll
ness, the other of my death
He is fortunate who can read his own epitaph,
particularly such as your last letter con
tainS.
am feeble, being confined to my bed, (now
nineteen days,) but if nc relapse occurs, shall
get well. My heart is confident, and l keep my
flag tight up to the peak.
God bless you and yours.
JOSIAH TATTNALL.
EDWARD +. CAMPBELL ESQ, Augusta.
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DIED.

IN TINS city on the 18th instant at the advanced aoe
OF o2 years, Mrs. PHEBE CUNNING, after pain
lul illness of few days which she bore with resgna
ton.
mrs. u. was the Mother-in-Law of w. D. Chap
man, the Editor of this paper.
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PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Nessrs. Barry 4 Wilcox, opposing can
didates for Congress, will address their lel-
low-citizens Of Lowndes county at West
Point, on Wednesday the 18th inst.
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TENNESSEE COMMISSION House.

1E000 Pounds Of Bacon just received, consist
lIUUU ing HAMS Shoulders and Sides.
Bacon and Lard of superior quaity--for cash or
credit until January 1854, for acceptance.
For sale by D. BALDWIN, Ag't.
Liberal advances made on bacon, and other articles
left with MS on sales. Refer to Messrs. Franklin &
Bro. Cay 4 Bro and O. T. Keller.
july 80, 1888 If
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COLUMBUS:
saturday Morning, october, Is, 1853,
suing election

W. J. Gordon, we are authorized to announce as
candidate for Policeman in District No. g at the
suing election.
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OM1YoUs-EYe were shown yesterday large
hens EGG with The omjnoBs words, Awake
look ou5 in 1855, ID raised letters formed OF The
shell OF eae egg. Ii came from the country
carefully enclosed III neat box, as present to a
believer in signs" or our own part we slept
quite soundly last night-Rielnaond Enq"irer
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About 70 O'Clock, on Sunday night, we were
reused by the cry of fire. We arose, and made
our way as speedily as convenient to the place at
which the destructive element was at work; and
when arrived on the ground, we found that the
carriage house of Gen. Moye containing his family
carriage, buggy, and some saddles, was nearly
consumed. The loss we suppose is about 600.
Monroe Democrat
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Attorney General Cushing's Speech at the Crys-
tai Palace opening, Tor in Newark, is made the
subject OF severe remarkes in the Mexican Univer-
sci, as going to prove that the present administra-
ton of the United States is bent on further acqui-
stion of territory without regard to the rights o.
Others under the plea that such is the decree of
destiny
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COUNTY CANDIDATES

Can make arrangements at this office for
printing tickets. Call up!
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c,IGHT and Time Drafts on New York; Drafs on
mobile and New Orleans discounted
Advances on Cotton, by
A. SIMPSON a. co.
Columbus, May lst, 1869. I4-u.
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WoMAN's RrGHTs.-Qute an excitement has
arisen at Cincinnati, about the alleged defacation,
to the amount of ST 900, of Mrs. Clara R. Pen
derry, President of the Seamstresses' Association
A meeting of the association was held on Thurs
day, at which Mr.. Darling moved that she be
suspended. The lady defended herself with en-
ergy Mr.. Darling declared that she had robbed
the ASSOCIATION, and acted more like hyena than
woman. Her explanations were finally pro
noanced satisfactory, and she was then re-instated
IN office, after which she rendered her resignation
Az the close of the meeting she slapped Mi Oar
ling IN the lace, and he caused warrant to be is
sued against her
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joTN \. DIX AND THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.-
Tie Richmond Va Enquirer having, on recent
occasion, protested against the assumption of the
Charleston Mercury that the appointment Of Mr.
Dix to the French mission would be satisfactory TO
the democracy of the South, and given its reasons
for SO protesting Mr. Dix has written the following
letter 70 the Enquirer:
New YORK, Sept 20, 1858.
70 tie Editors o1'tAs Enqurer
GENTLEMEN In an editorial article in your
paper o. the 17th inst, | am charged--frs with
making furious abolition speeches in the Senate
Of The United States;" and second, with the rhe-
,orIc. ''foHrish' Of Gordon of free States sur
rounding the South, and compelling slavery. like
ABSORPTION encrced by fire, to sting itself to death =
These imputations are alike unioumded new
or made an abolition speech, in the Senate or out
ofit-l never uttered orenleraned The sentiment
above attributed to me--aud Icall IN you to pro
aace inc evidence Oh which your assertions were
made.
Your own sense Of propriety will ensure the in
erTuon Of this tie in your paper without request
10 ihaa effect from me.
am respectfully yours. john A. DIX
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rTHE subscribers having leased the Hotel formerly
known the Howard House, have thoroughly re-
fitted and newly furnished the with express
view to the comfort of permanent boarders
And tIac Travelling Public,
respectfully solicit share of patronage.
Their Table will always be furnished with the best
and rarest decacies the season and market Affords
and every attention will be paid to guests to render
them comfortable and pleasant
The Servants will be found prompt and courteous,
and ready to attend to all commands at all hours.
Sept 24th 1853. 35-ly.
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ECKFORD d WEAVER,
,Eiae State Of mississippi LOwndcs County

.
ITO all persons interested in the Estate of JOHN j.
LEWIS, deceased
You hereby notified to be and appear at the next
December term of the Probate Court of said County
to be held at the Court House in the town of Column
bus on the first Monday in December A. d. 1853,
then and there to show if any you can why the
following lands should not be sold according to the
prayer Of Joseph A. Harvey Administrator De bonis
non of said Estate, to-wit: The north half of the
south west quarter and the south half of north
quarter, and about &c adjoining the east end of
said peice of land, off of the east half of section in
Township 30 Range II west.
Witness the honorable Nathaniel E. lS===-z=R>
Goodwin Judge of the Probate Court of 8 q 50
said County, the first Monday of October $50
A. D. 1858, and 18th year of American zz.-zz13
independence, Issued 9Th October 1858
DANIEL WILLIAMS, Clerk.
October 9Th 1888 37-6w
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EMORY & co.,
151, Pratt So,
GEORGIA LAND OFFICE ClHcUEAR.


I'VE respectfully announce TO the owners of ilagd
w in the State of Georgia, that we have orcned an
office in this city, for the transaction of General Land
Business. Both OF us have been, for several Years
engaged i'll the business, and are amijar with titles
and qualities of land in the various parts of the State
Our whole time will be devoted exclusively ~ the l-
sness. and we will SELL commission, ant lands tlat
may be entrusted to our care purchase for indit
uals, lands that may be wanted by them in difttr,
parts of the State One of The partners viii be cor
nualy travelling in various sections Of the State fer
the purpose Of examining and selling lads.
Much time has been occupied and expenaesincurrel
by US, in finding out the Of uncultivaed lands
in the State by the county records, advertisements
tax books and other All the names Of own-
ers, thus far ascCraned have been recorded opposite
the number OF the lands they own in the varois cein
ty district books keptin Office The record still
efficient, owing in part to the fact that many of fpr
county tax receivers have returned lands owned BIZ in
dviduals, without giving the number Of the lots ~ Ia,
districts in which they situated.
| We therefore respectfully ask of those persons
whose numbers are not entered the tax books, to
send usl ~ mail, list Of them. The object Of which
request is to know where to find the owners when eli
application is made for TO purchase them We a.
ready have on file, the numbers of many lots 10 Le
purchased the owners Of which as yet, are vnknowi
There are many scattered lots in varcns parts #
the State and in the lower counties scIae bodies OF
land, for which there are apparent claimHnts.-
Some of these are owned by the drawers, or their
heirs, who have removed into Florida. Aabama Mis-.
sisspPi, Texas and other States or sold and now oy
/ ed by nonresdents of Georgia, szBls a5s.h
We offer cur services to all persons in this and in
other States, who own Georgia lands, -and We viii
promptly give them any information they desire, r
alive to their lands, and the disturbed undisuf ell
| validity of their titles MORE g. EDWARDS.
/ HENRY f. MOORE.
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March 10, 1858.
NEW BOOK AND STATIONARY STORE,
Blank Book Mandatory & Power Press Printing,
No. 80 st. Francis street, Mobile.

HTEwoud respectfully cally your attention to new
wv stock of BOOKS and STATIONARY, which we
are offering at wholesale and RETAIL at unusually low
prices for cash approved credit.
fLTYour attention is particularly called to the fact
that our stock is entirely new. No old editions OF
books encumbers shelve.
BOOK BINDERY.
Our BINDERY is stocked with the best English and
American Papers, and prepared torule and man.
ufacture Record, Dockets, Ledgers and Journals in
superior style of Binding at lower rates than have ev-
er been done in this city Old Books Magazines, Mu-
sic. &c bound on the shortest notice
THOMAS S. BIDGOOD & CO,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Books & Stationary
Blank Book Manufacturers and Printers.
No 80 ST. Francis street, Mobile.
R-We think it will be to your interest to call
and examine our stock and prices, before purchasing
elsewhere. April 2, 1853. 1o4m
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s3L.2E4.2RGS
Grand Consolidated w for October 90
Prize of $4,000 is $4,000
. 10000 is 10000
! Prize of $4,000 is $4,000
5000 are 30, 400
9 $500 are 10000
1880 1000
800 Prizes of $3.50, &c. &c.
Tickets $50 90. Shares in proportion.
Certificate of Packages cost
IS Wholes $3.50 90 Halves $40
26 Quarters 20 Eghths, 30
The Lotteries in Maryland drawn under AUTHORITY Of
the State by Sworn Commissioners elected by the o. ople
One Package III any OF the above Lotteries may draw The
highest Prizes.
All Lotteries answered by return mail aud the Official
Printed Drawings with Written explanation sent ieL
y the result is
When convenient send draft, secure From the
very immense number OF Prizes sold by rec ntlv We are
fully justified in saying that in order obtain Good I II
is only necessary address IL line to
EMORY & co.,
IJl, Pratt So,
o. Box 79G, BaLr.Nosr }I!;
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Article TENThe powers not delegated to the United
States by the constitution, prohibited BY il to the
states reserved to the states respectively or 10 the
people.-Federal Constitution w