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The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08

CUBA.-The S. F. Herald has received
Fl es of the Diario de Ia Marina, Havana,
up to the 18th ult., four days later than
the dates brought by the last steamer
The columns of that paper bear evil
dence, of strict government surveillance,
being devoted almost exclusively to
heightened accounts of bull fights, pyro-
technic displays, theatrical and musical
exhibitions. Upon the 18th ult., there
was grand celebration and parade of
the military, in honor of the birthday
of the young King of Spain. AS to the
political condition of the island, not a
hint is thrown out, but the most tire
some silence is manifested. ..-
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08

B@The Ohio Legislature has just en-
acted q law for a divorce, where "either
of the parties shall have been wilfully
absent from the other for three years"
30 look out ye Buckeyes in California.
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08

ALARM OF FIRE.-On tuesday last,
the roof of building, near the head Of
Broad street, took FIRE from the stove
pipe. By little prompt action on the
part of those near, it was extinguishsd
without doing much damage.
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08

W-RoUGH s. READY is fast reviving from
the recent calamity it has suffered Some
twelve or fifteen houses are now about COM
pleted, and others rapidly going up. Many
of the business men. have resumed their ae-
customed trades, and the prospect is the town
will be better in short time than formerly
The streets, too, have been widened some 20
teet,-for convenience as we'll as future safe
tJ. We are also assured that the citizens OF
Rough and Ready are going to make the
road good from Penn Valley to the head OF
Randolph Hill money sufficient having al
ready been subscribed. From present lnoi-
cations the fire will eventually be beneficial
to Rough and Ready-though attended with
heavy losses to some individuals.
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08

neA. The Columbia Gazette announces
the discovery, at Gold Springs, of an
immense mammoth tusk. 1t is twelve
feet long, but is so decayed that it can
not be removed without falling to pieces.
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08

KsT OE LE gEEsS remaining
in the Post Office at Nevada city, Cal.
July lst. 1888.
LADIES LIST.
Adsit Mrs Elizabeth Allison Mrs Jane A
Bent Josephene Durault Madame
Hatch Miss Julia A Maxwell Anna NJ
Phillip Mrs Martha
GENTLEMENS LIST.
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08

ROBT. A. DAVIDGE, z. NJ.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26
=. r. EE5EREs7E.31IlF
DAGUERREAN GALLERY,

lover A. THATcHER's SToRE.)
SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET, COLUMBUs, MISS,
Entrance one Door West Of Ihatcher's.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his old patrons
and the public generally, that he has opened his
Gallery at the above named place,where by strctat-
tention to business he hopes to merit continuation
of the patronage heretofore literally bestowed.
Pictures taken in the best style of the art warran-
ted not to fade and put up in every variety of style
from inger-ring to a large size case No Pictures
will leave this Gallery but such as are completely fin
ished.
Daeuerreotypes, Paintings &c. copied. Likeness
ses of sick or deceased persons taken at their resi-
dence. sa.l af 81 hss assHs 80 89kre
Pictures Of several distinguished characters can b
seen at this Gallery sa 81
Visits from Ladies and Gentlemen solicited-room
fitted up with neatness, and will be open from ocloel
A. n, TO O'Clock, p. d.
Hours for children from Il o'clock, A. NJ, to r
Dark or Figured dress most suitable, avoiding igh
Blue or Pink.
Columbus. Miss. Feb'y j Ishs 1853. a-tf, IS So
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26
CENTENARY INSTITUTE
suMMERFIELp, DALLAS COUNTY, ALABAMA.

TTHE exercises of the 10th session of this Inst;tn+o
| will commence on the first Monday of October
next under the control and direction of the following
named gentlemen and ladies, who compose the facultV
Rev. A II. MITCHELL, D. D., President and prof
Moral and Mental Science
Rev. ELI HUBBARD, A. NJ, Prof of Ancient Ian
guages
Mr.. THOS. W. BRAGG, Prof. of Mathematics
rev. L. I. RAMSEY, A. M, Professor of English
Literature.
Mons. JULES BRADY, Member of the Royal Acad-
envy OF Paris, Professor of Music and French.
Mrs. LUCINDA FERGUSON Assistant.
Miss JULIA Q fowler, Assistant in the English
Branches.
Miss MARY S. GARRETT, in charge of the prepar
atory classes.
RATES OF TUITION PER SCHOLASTIC YEAR.
MALE DEPARTMENT.
Primary Class a5 90
English Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic and
History. 80 90
Latin, Greek, Mathematics and the Natural Sci
ences. 40 90
FEMALE DEPARTMENT.
Preparatory Glass, $25 90
Collegiate Department, 40 90
EXTRA CHARGES.
usc on the Piano 45 90
Guitar, 40 90
Use of Piano, 90
Drawing, Painting and embroidery Is 90
French Language 25 90
Each student viii be charged two dollars per year
Tor the purpose of furnishing wood and water and for
other necessary attention to the school rooms.
One half the tuition fee is payable in advance, the
other half at the close of the session.
BOARDING.
Board can be obtained in the village and immediate
vicinity, in the best of families, from $40 to $l2
per month, including washing fuel lights &C., hall
payable in adyancer the other half at the end of the
term.
Should parents be unable to accompany their chill
to the Institute they need hesitate about send
ing them account of boarding, the President OF
the Institute will Carefully that they are provided
With good boarding houses.
Parents requested to send their children in time
for them to be ready to enter upon their studies the
first day of the session. This is highly important
the pupils will experience through the whole course
the benefit of being with their classes.
The healthy location Of the Institute its entire ex-
emptOn from local causes of disease the moral and
religious character of the community; the prohibition
of the sale of ardent spirits in the vllege and for
miles around; its centeral position and ease of
and facilities of communication, (having daily mall
Sunday eXcepted) together with the established rep
utation of the Faculty in their various departments
of instruction. should insure to this Institute liberia
patronage, and the Trustees confidently recommend il
to parents and guardians, who have children to be ed
ucated. r. A BAKER,
September IS, 1852. 35:6m Prest board Trustees
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26
s. O. @. r. COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL.
COLUMBUS, MISS.
Professor JOHN T. FREEMAN. Principal.

THOS. b. BAILEY, Associate.
THE exercises of this Institution will be commence
i cd Monday the goth. instant. In again pre-
sentng this Institution for the patronage and support
of the public, the Trustees grated that they can
so confidently commend its claims every parent and
guardian who wishes to secure valuable and finished
education for young men. The skill and ability OF
those who have been engaged to conduct this school,
are beyond all question.
All the higher branches Of learning will be taught
such as will prepare student to enter any of the col
leges of the United States well advanced to enter
at once upon the duties of life.
The Trustees design attaching Military Depart
ment to the school, should sufficient inducement be
offered to justify them in employing competent teach
er for that department.
The Institution has valuable Library of one thou
sand volumes, which it is designed to increase.
There will be two sessions year of twenty one
weeks each. Board can be obtained at reasonable
rates for all students from distance.
The rates of tuition per session as follows, to be
paid one half in advance:
For the elementary English Studies, Sl5 OF
For Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, Phos-
ophv, &c, 70 "
For Mathematics and kindred studies, together
! with the languages, Latin, Greek, &C., % OF
! For Engineering and Military Tactics, 10 VI
! September It'll, 1852 TX
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
J. &. WALSCHEID,
40, DaupIlin Street---NEObiIe,

40, DauplAln Stfeet---MODAAe'
COLE agent for Leuchete & Newton,s New Patent r
~ ed Silver and Steel string Piano-Fortes Inese
Pianos are now used in the North, npreterence TO all
other instruments, account OF the improvement "
~ s1tpTNCS which are made after the new method
of ipano-DIastic, having ne,pure bel-ke they
Keen free from any rust, and stay in tune much longer
than the steestrng instruments, and therefore would
- nart;enIary well suited in the country where the
instrument cannot be tuned so often: $500
Just received new Sver-string fianos
which are offered for sale moderate ana 0ceO"''00'
~, terms and warranted for several years.
Guitars, yiolins, Flutes, Accordeons' MUSIC
AZ g.. Old Pianos taken in exchange. -
Pianos and other Instruments tuned and fspdsfs1
April 10th, 1859.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26
REMOVED.
GEORGE FRAZEE

3ass8 GEORGE FRAZEE
IT AS moved his Tailoring Establishment to the Drug
Ii Store formerly occupied by James Blair where he
will be happy to his old friends and customers and
all those who may favor him with their patronage.
His stock of French Cloths and Cassimeres is LARGE
and good; also Fancy Cassimeres and vestings, and
will be sold manufactured to order as cheap as car
be done any where in the South. Also on hand good
assortment of Shirts Cotton and Wooden Understands
Silk and Linen Pocket Handkerchefs, Black Silk ana
Fancy Cravats, Gloves, Suspenders Socks, Umbrel
las, &C., &c. GEO, FRAZEE.
January Is, 1853. 51:tf
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26
Mobile and Columbus Packet.

THE NEW, LIGHT DRAUGHr, DOUBLE ENGINE
OTEAMER, CUBA, ROBERT Or1s,f Se71--R -,
10 Master, having been thoroughly ssss.sssssa y
repaired and reprinted, will leave Mobile every Mon
day evening at oclock-arrving at Columbus on
Wednesday evening. Returning, will leave Columbus
every Thursday morning at o'cock-Moors Bluff, at
10 A. M.,Union Bluff P. M, arriving in Mobile en-
Sunday evening.
August Z, 1852. 28:s
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26

The State OF MISSISSIPPI, LOWnGeS Co.
LAMpkIN & WHITFIELD, Plantifs,l Attachment for
1884. VS. STA 90.
THOMAS A. WAKEFIELD Defend't.)
A. Wakefield, that an attachment sued out
against him on the 18th day of January 1862 at the
suit of the said plaintiffs and that unless he be and ap
pear on or before the first day of the next term of
Circuit Cout to be holden at the Courthouse in the
town of Columbus, on the third Monday after the third
Monday in March next, and plead answer demur
thereto, Judgment, by default will be entered against
him. and the property levied sold to satisfy the plain
tiffs' demands
L. S.-Witness my hand and SEAL this the 2lstday
of January, A. D. 1858. A. E. LOVE, Clerk.
Harrison d Matthetus) By GEO. G. Brown, d. c.
Plaintiffs Attornies.5 Jan22 1853 52:4t
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26
Loaf Bread and Cake Bakery.

U7IE subscriber takes this opportunity to inform the
citizens of Columbus and vicinity, that he has COM
menced the Baking business in all its various branches
on Market street. one door north of Haden q Reads
store--that having been regularly bred to the pro
fession he will be enabled to furnish everything in his
line, of good quality, "FOR CASH ONLY and
hopes for a share of public favor. -
j. P. KRECKER
Oct 80, 1852. 4O:tf
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26
$40 Acres of Land for sale.

Valuable Residence for sale or Lease!
THE subscriber will sell or lease her life interest in
the late residence of Samuel Butler, deceased, six
miles below Columbus, about THIRTEEN HUN
DRIED ACRES OF LAND, four FIVE hundred
acres in cultivation, with all the improvements.
Possession will be delivered Immediately. Apply
to William L. Harris, in Columbus the subscri-
Der on the premises. MELISSA BUTLER.
Columbus Jan. 90, 1858. 52:3t
P S.-If not sold prior to that time, it will be dis
posed of at public outcry, at the Courthouse in Co
lumbus, on the 18th of February, next
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26

LUX HERE,
To the People Of the state of Mississippi.

TO the People OF the State Of mississippi.
OFFER on the best of terms, two Taverns situated
/ in the Town of Houston, Miss, good Stables and
Wells and considerable Furniture to each house. |
will take good paper, negroes money for part, on
the balance, ample time will be given. If not sold or
rented previously to the Spring Term of the C. Court
your humble servant will be at the old stand. All
those indebted to me by note account will please
call upon A. H Taylor or D. H. Lindsay, and settle
as my books have been transferred to Mr.. Taylor for
the purpose of paying my debts
The property offer for sale, will be in the hands
w. s. Featherston, or C. c. Dibrell.
HENRY mcdowell.
Houston, January 8, 1853. 50:tf.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26
HNSUR JANICE.
The Mississippi Mutual Insurance Company Of
aberdeen, with capital Of
IS z CD CD . CD aD Gp q

THIS Company will issue policies of Insurance, on
the most liberal terms, on Dwellings, Stores and
other houses Also on household furniture and goods,
wares and merchandise stored contained therein
against loss or damage by fire. Also on dry-goods,
groceries produce furniture and every other descrip-
ton of merchandise or property, shipped per good
steamboat or boats and from any points on the south
ern and western waters, against the hazards thereof
and also upon shipment of goods, wares and merchan-
disc per good vessels, between New York and south
ports and between all American ports against the
pers of the Sea- at the lowest rates Of premium char
ged by other good Offices ,-
A. w. LAMPKIN,
Columbug AUGUST Z, 1852. 28:X agent.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26
THE HERNDON USE,
BY p. & ID. G. HERNDON,

THE subscribers having purchased the Hotel a.
formerly known as the " Mansion House, -
have thoroughly reftted and newly furnished the
with express view to the comfort permanent boa
ders and the travelling community generally. Hav-
ing spared no expense in making their House first
class HOTEL they respectfully solicit share of patron
age. Their table will always be furnished with the
best the market affords, and every exertion will be
used render their guests comfortable. All the ap
planes of the Herndon House will be found neat and
and the servants attentive and courteous
Aberdeen, Jan. 29th 1858. 2-tf.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26
Do not Despair.

We say this to all who are afflicted with bad cough
Although you may have tried all other remedies in vain
if you have not yet used DIR. c. Wllnms' Pulmonic
Basam of Wild Cherry and Wood Naptha, there is
still hope for you. This medicine is the ne plus ultra
of all preparations for the speedy cure of Coughs,
Colds and all diseases of the throat chest, and lungs
1t will positicely cure and has cured in thousands of
cases. after every other remedy had failed. This
perior preparation has obtained popularity never yet
reached by any other medicine in SO short time
This is proved only by the numerous testimonials
and orders that are constantly received, but by the
increasing demand and large sales of it in different
sections of the country.
For full descriptions of its merits, virtues, &c,
pamphlets to be had of the Agents.
For sale by JAS JONES' & Co., James Blair, and Tay
lor s. Mccarthy, Druggists, Columbus, Mi.
June %, 1852. 22:1m
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26
JOHN MCINTYRE & CO.,
uctioo and Commission Merchants
Oct. 80, 1852.

Market Street, Columbus, Miss
u EFER to Messrs. bearing & Sink, Rev. Basil
4 Manley, G. g. T. Hopkins, William Bradley Joseph
p. Turner Maxwell g. Co., Tuscaloosa James Chill
dress GAINESVILLE; McQuinn & Fountain, John O
Cummins, DR.. Wakey, Parker, Morrison & Co., Mo
bile Hon. R. t. Johnston, Pickensve' Ala; james
Blair, Franklin & Bro, James Jones Jr., Rev. l. }
Schooler, Taylor & Mccarthy, John Strnger' Colum
bus, Miss. Oct9, 1892, SIX
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26
Would net be a Boy Again.

BY FINED BUNTLINE."
| would not be boy anain,
I would not sale Lies passage DER;
The past is dark and full of pain,
The future threats, at least, no more!
Then roll along Times restless wave,
There S peace and rest beyond the grave.
would not be boy again
I've found bee in every flower
That grew upon LIES vernal plain,
And thorns to wound in every bower:
Then roll along Times restless wave,
There IS peace and rest beyond the grave.
would not be boy again,
Or ask to live one moment DER,
For all the gems beneath the main
Or all the gold upon its shore
Then roll along Times restless wave,
There IS peace for me beyond the grave.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26
Crawrordsville Female Institute.

LoWNDEs COUNTY, Miss.
y1HE citizens of Charlottesville and it's vicinity, be-
lieving that there exists want of more extend
ed educational facilities than those which are now Of
fered have determined to build up, at that place, Fe-
male Seminary equal in resources for impartng thor
ough and liberal scholastic training, to any similar
institution in the country and, to this end, the board
of Trustees pledge themselves to furnish the best IN
structon in the whole curriculum OF studies, winch
are essential to a high grade of scholarship.
In accordance with the wishes OF the community,
the Trustees have elected as Principal, Mr. u Nash
gentleman of experience in teaching, who Will De
assisted by competent teachers IN the various
ments of instruction.
the Institute will be in charge of DR.. n F. Scales
who will make ample provisions for such young ladies
as may be sent to his care
The first session will commence the second day
of August, next
The Crawfordvlle Male Academy will be openet
for the reception of young gentlemen Monday thu
26th instant. and will be conducted by Messrs A. J
] O1,1NcaE and j. c.. WooD, as Principals, under thu
snpervision of the Board of Trustees OF the Femal
] Institute Messrs. Quinche and Wood are both gen
temen of the most liberal education and distinguish
renutation, and intend to make teaching permanent
profession.
/ nArBoardng for young men can be had IN the Des
4 families convenient to the Academy Ag
/ BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
DR.. L. EDMONDS, PRESIDENT
Rev. M. PEYDoN, Col. JNo NJ LoWERT'
| Io1,v r 1,.pp p p. H. WHITLocK,
DR.. JAMES BAIRD, MAJ. JAS. n. UILMEK'
Col w B. CAvANAH, DR.. N. r. SCALES.
July, II, 1862. 7a's 24'oAi
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26

FASHION. Utility never subserves fashion; it in
I variaby directs it; which accounts for the spe-
cal favor fashionable society eonfers on Bogle's Hy
peron Fluid for the hair, his Amole for shaving, and
his Hebeaona for smoothing and purifying the COM
plexion. They are the necessary adjunets of every
well regulated toilet. Sold by
TAYLOR & MCCARTHY.
July "a, 1852 26tf
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26


The Bank of France has declared the extraordna-
ry dividend of sixty francs per shaFe equivalent to
per cent, for the last six months Such is the rage
gainst par value of 1000 francs per share. We
leeln this country already, and most clearly, the i'm
petus given to prices since the increase of gold com
menced. This observation applies more particularly
to real estate the cities, and to sound stOcks.
These the two kinds of property which will con-
tnue to improve in market value as long as the PROF.
duction of gold continues in the present ratio any
thing like it. We observe also that in France, where
speculation active for many years past the pr-
ces are advancing. The following remarks on this
point are from the Paris Correspondent of the Lon
don Times:
at has been remarked, and felt too, the Price
lof many articles of ordinary consumption in France
has considerably advanced Tor the last few months in
some cases it has more than doubled, in many more by
two-thirds The wages of operatives in most brach-3
es of industry have advanced and those who were for
merlv satisfied with AZ. ST day, without diff
6culty obtain ST. or If; and when they quit one en-
poyer from this or some other cause, they easily find
entrance into another establishment. The orders
for cabinet work keep most of the skilful hands en-
poyed in that branch of industry in full work, and IL
is not in all cases that those required to be completed
for the end of the year can be The facilities re-
Gently afforded by the Spanish Government for the
admission of French produce have given great en-
enlargement to the export manufacturers and there is
reason to suppose that the smuggling trade, extensively
carried on for long time the frontier, 70 the
great injury Of the fair dealer viii become gradually
/ extinguished. - As
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An DID, rusty wagon,
squeakng lumber wagon,
'Twoud be shocking TO my pride!
Beside joltng wagon
never could abide
And then that sweet Glove story, which has weighed
upon your heart,'
Must be queer sensation which effects another part
Your love is in your stomach, and no doubt It's very
sweet d
To think, wheneer I'm by your side, of something
good to eat
CHoRUs.-Away with your wagon,
An old, rusty Wagon,
A squeakng lumber wagon,
Toyouit may be sweet,
But in common wagon
would scorn to take a seat.
Perhaps you may consider that I'm very hard to please
But can meier be happy in dairy making cheese;
So keep your little farm house, and just go and mind
your plough,
I'm sure can do better than consent to milk your
COW.
CHoRUs-And ride in a wagon,
An DID, rusty wagon,
A squeaking lumber wagon,
With horses from the plough
10 think OF such wagon,
It mortifes now
Old Mike not stingy when he ask'd me for his
BRIDE
As to bring clumsy wagon and invite me out to ride
And tho he's not so handsome quite as you may deem
yourself.
think him quite cceptable-especially .his pelf;'
CHoRUs.-I'll ride in a carriage,
A fine gded carriage,
An easy cushioned carriage,
| And own it all myself
I'll not decline marriage
With old AIike-and ali his pef
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-26
Mobile and Columbus Packet,

The neO light draught, double engine steamer,
bs11s g. 5ee wv tb cGogD5, Master Master
and painted, will leave Mobile every Monday night
at 5o'cock and arrive at Columbus Wednesday even
ing. Returning, will leave Columbus at 10 NJ, on
Thursday, and reach Mobile Saturday evening.
Sept 80, 1851 36:ly