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MANUFACTURED BY WILSON & PAYNE,
POPLAR STREET,
 ETEMpTTS. TENN.


 A COTTON GIN which would remove the hulls, leaf, limbs and other bard sub stances from the Cotton before it gets to the roll, has long been desired. Cotton is much detoriated in price on account of the foreign substances mixed with it, and which the best Gins cannot remove. The Eclipse Gin almost entirely obyiates this difficulty. It's cleansing qualities add from one-fourth to one cent per pound to the market value of the cotton ginned by it. Another ad- vantage, two hands will gather as much cot ton for this Gin as three can for any other in use. It is very simple in construction, so much so that any ginner can feed it; it runs light and is in no way liable to get out of order.
 LETTERS PATENT were obtained from the United States Patent Office on the 27th day of April, 1858, and the proprietors are now prepared to supply Planters the BEST GIN ever brought into use. For further particulars refer to the undersigned.
 WILSON & PAYNE.
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4 Cotton Gj,2 F6cdcy

 which would dispense with this close atten- dant upon the Gin is certainly therefore de- sirable.
 I have obtained LETTERS PATIENT, bearing date October l3, 1857, for an i'm proved COTTON GIN FEEDER, which is the desideratun1 for the Cotton Planter By attaching my Feeder to Cotton Gin, the labor of one hand is saved, as with it one hand can as easily attend single Gin as two can without it. And if planters crop requires two Gins, by attaching one of my Feeders to each of them, one hand can attend to both Gins. In addition to saving labor, the Eclipse Feeder will remove large portion of the dust, dirt, hulls and trash from the cot9n, previous to its entering the gin, thereby improving it's quality and enhancing its value, by "making better sample." This alone is an important con- sideration and. worthy of attention. F.
 l am willing to put up one of my Feeders in any neighborhood, that planters may see and judge for themselves.
 shall be prepared to furnish Planters with Feeders in time for the growing crop. For further particulars call on or address T. P. Prescott & Co.,, Lard Oil, Soap and Candle Manufacturers, in front of the Com mercial Hotel, in this city, at whose Factory one of the Feeders will be exhibited to and put in operation for any and all who may de- sire to see it.
 Planters visiting Memphis are earnestly requested to call as above directed and ex- anime into it's merits.
 JEDEDIAH PRESCOTT,
 Pdtentee.
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ES i " CT HI CD T Tel.
 HELENA, ARKANSAS.

THE citizens of Helena and surrounding country and travelling public generally, are informed that the undersigned has taken charge of the Wharf boat Hotel at Helena, and will spare no pains or expense to rcn- der ever one comfortable who may stop with him. Persons who may land at lIelc- ua at night, or may wish to kepassage or a steamboat, will find it very convenient to stop at this Hotel, as the boats land along side the Wharf-boat, and there is not the slightest inconyiencc in getting aboard. The rooms are comfortable and airy, the beds cleaniy-and the table will be supplied with the best the market affords, and the servants obedent and attentive. Terms moderate.
 June l2, 1858. WM. DACUS.
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Treaty between England and
 Nicaragua.

NEW YORK, Sept. 27.-The New York Times publishes the treaty between England and Nicara- qua, as drawn up by Sir W. Gore Ousley. It is said that both governments approve the treaty. Sir ". Gore Ousley will shortly go to Nicaragua to secure its ratification England agrees to guar antee the neutrality of the Isthmus and to employ force to protect the Istbmus, if Nicaragua is un- able-otherwise the treaty is exclusively com mercial
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Yellow Fever.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 27.-Deaths in this city on Saturday from yellow fever 67. Deaths for the week 445.
 NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 29.-Deaths in this city yesterday from yellow fever 6S.
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L25- The Boston papers announce the death at the age of eightythree, of Ebenezer Francis, said to be at the time of his death, the richest man in New England. He leaves 8 fortune of four millions of dollars to two married daughters. The Ledger, speaking of his death, says:
 He took no interest in the public welfare, so far as lending pecuniary aid to the building of the numerous railroads which branch out in every di- rection all over New England, and contributed so much to his material wealth, as well as that of others.- During the last severe pressure, he pushed his notions of the real value of securities to such an extent, and became so soured with eyery5ody and everytting, that he absolutely refused to loan on security of the State of Massachusetts, or the city of Boston Scrip. The result of this was, that at the time of his death he had to dis posit, in three or four banks in this city, nearly three millions of dollars, and was still demanding payment of all his material assets. What his ideas were can only be judged by his ac- tions, and that would seem to be to pile up bis money in gold and silver.
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Having sold my stock of Clothing and Fixtures to Messrs. Keller and Shmalzried, on the 29th January, 1858, take pleasure in recommending the new firm to the pat rons and travelling public of that stand.- Myself and J. c. Ward can be found at the old corner of Union and Shelby streets, where we will be pleased to see those in debted to us, and wait on those wishing to purchase in our line.
 J. WILDBERGER, ''frm.o
 Feb. 2O. 1S5S
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Markets by Telegraph.

NEW ORLEANS. ,.sept. 29.-sales of Cotton to-day 7,5OO bales-prices stiHer but quotations un- changed. Flour s. Corn; 62Nc. Eastern Hay $2O. Freights on Cotton to Havre lHc.
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" o R s H A III H o U s II
 Memphis, Tenn.

THE subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and the travelling public that he has, at heavy outlay, built and furnished this House in neat and handsome style, and assures the public it shall be kept as a frst-class Hotel, Feeling grateful for the liberal patronage extended to him, will en- deaYor to merit a continuance of the same.
 J. J. WORSHAM,
 Proprietor.
 H. NJ. WORSHAM,
 April 10. 1858. Assistant.
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SWAMP LANDS IN THE HELENA DIS- TRIcT.-We published, last week, a notice to the effect that patents had been issued for the swamp and over flowed lands in the Helena district.
 Only two patents have been roceiy- ed up to this date, and those for on- Iy those lands embraced in confirmed list, No. 1, that lie in the following townships, to-wit:
 Townships 1 to 19 south in range 1 west.
 Townships to 19 south in range ? west.
 Townships 1 to 19 south in range 3 west.
 Township II south ofrange 1 west.
 Should other patents come, we will advise our readers of their reception by the State authorities. .-Irue Dena- OcrQt.
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 The SOuthern Monitor published at Philadelphia, says
 We learn that the owners of the James Buchanan, a slayer, built and fitted out in the Delaware river, in sight of our dwelling, have become apprehensive of loss since the capture Of the Echo. But the James Buch- anan has made four successful voy- ages since 1856 ,and cleared $400, 900. Two of the owners were the supporters or Fremont for the Presidency. So we go. Our readers may be incredu- ious-nevertheless we state nothing but facts.
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~0~0NOO~O1~OO~ON

HEALTH OF VIoKsBURG.-Th True t""n4 1sonf@ren, 2 2 of the 27th, says: "We !, heard Of but one death yesterday, and that m the City Hospital. We heard Of no new cases of fever in private practice, though we believe that there were several cases in the Hospjtal.'
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COTTON PLAINTIFF I 5
 AtGen GIon2
Eclipse Cotton Gin Feeder

THE feeding of the Cotton Gin by hand has ever been regarded as tedious opera ton, besides being very injurious to the one who discharges this duty, (from inhaling the dust that arises from the cotton,) gen. erally requiring a change of Gin Feeders frequently during the gipning season.
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NOTICE.

Do you want to buy Groceries? Do you want to buy Good Groceries? Do you want to buy Cheap Groceries? Do you want to buy Groceries for Cash? Do you want to save Money?
 If so, buy of Il. c. RIGHTOR- All articles guaranteed, and money refund ed if not good, and will pay you 50 cents for every barrel returned of anything for your trouble.
 And would call your attention to a large stock of Bourbon, Monongahela and Rye Whisky, put up in 10 gall. Kegs, which will sell to retailers so as they can make fine profit. Call and see me.
 Jan, 30. 1858. II. C. RIGIITOR.
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NEW IRUG sTQRE IN HELENA.

' h1L uHu6ISi9Hcu lS iOW U ltl 1Lgs lM the \ new buildings of J. J. Jacl son $ Co.,, on Main street, first door below Bumpass, Clopton X Co.,, a most complete assortment of
 PUREDRUGS& MEDICINE, PAINTS
 Oils, Varnishes, Putty, Dye-stufS, Per
 fumery, Cigars, Tobacco, Fine
 Wines, Brandies, &c. and all articles usually kept in the Drug line, to which he would respectfully invite the attention of the citizens of Phillips and adjoining counties.
 His stock is the most complete one ever offered in this market, and he is determined to make it to the interest of physicians and planters, and especially cash buyers, to trade with him. Having been engaged in the Drug business for fifteen years, those who buy of him can feel assured of getting prescriptions carefully compounded, and medicine carefully and faithfully put up.
 To the ladies of Helena and vicinity he would say that his stock of PERFUMERY and FANCY SOAPS is the largest and best assorted in the place; and, moreover, can be bought from twenty-five to fifty per cent. lower than any other house in Helena.
 Sept. 9, 1855. L. CAGE.
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Shingles for Sale.

TWILL continue to fill orders for SHIN GILES, sent by the Kate Frisbee or St. Francis. Direct your orders to AskeW>s P. O., Phillips county, Arkansas.
 The Shingles make are Of the most su- perior quality. r
 Jan. 9, 1858. F. M. BLEDoOE'
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EMPORIUM OF FASHION!
299. MAIN STREET. .299
 Memphis. Tenn

WE arc receiving and opening for the in- spection of the ladies, one of the most fash ionable stocks of
 French Millinery and Fancy Dry
 Goods
 Ever brought to this city. Also very se- lcct assortment of Dress Goods, Silks, Be- reges, Challies, Organdies, Grandees, lis sue Robes, Plain and Dotted Muslins, Sc. We call particular attention to our
 Millinery Department. Consisting of all styles of French Blond, Chip, Leghorn, English Straw and Neapoli- tan Bonnets; Flowers and Ribbons; French Embroideries, Valenciennes, Gimpure, Hon. iton, Point and Applique Lace Sets; Chan tilly Lace Mantillas; Embroidered Silk Mantillas; Dress Trimmings of all descrip- tions; Parasols, Fans, Gimpure Laces, Sc. Our Dressmaking Department is in full operation. Dresses made in the latest styles in ten hours notice, and guarantied to fit, and well made.
 MOURNING GOODS, Always on hand, and orders promptly at tended to. We most respectfully invite the ladies to call and examine our goods before purchasing elsewhere. N. STILLMAN & CO.,,
 299 Main street, Memphis, Tenn. April To-, 1858.
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OXFORD. Miss. April q. 1858.

Eclipse Cotton Gin from one of the largest Plan ters ii Mississippi, is high testimonial of its value:
 OXFORD, Miss, April ?, 1858. Messrs. PAYNE WLsoN-Dear Sirs: Yours of the 23d inst, propounding various inquiries to the performance of the Improved Eclipse Gin Stand bought of you, is at hand.
 In answer l have to say that 1 am well pleased with the Gin and consider 1t a valuable improve ment, as 1t protects the gin saws from coming in contact with the hulls or other hard substances they must perform much longer without injury or sharpening; also the sample Is much better from not having cut up the hull or other substances to be thrown into the IntToom with the cotton. l could not say what the difference Tn value was be- tween the cotton ginned on the old stand and the one purchased from you, but there was quite q perceptible difference; but as 1t was somewhat mixed in the room and want of proper care In bailing 1t out, l could not get the sales so man aged as to give it satsfactory difference in price, but am well enough satisfied to order another stand for my other plantation at the same price. do not consider that the draft is percpptibly in creased, if any, nor did we find any difficulty in running iU. or that 1t was more liable to get out of order than other gins managed by negroes. 1 wish you to make me an so saw gin-stand with the improvements, and have it ready by the last of
 JAMES BROWN. N.B.-T think we ginned from to I ba,es per day, on my Gin, 8 saws. On trial it gilned at the rates of so lbs. per hour, of very huly cotton of last picking. The balance of the crop ginned with it was between 90 and 100 bales. J. $.
 NEMpHS, December TO, 1858. This is to certify that have tried Wilson X Payna's Gin. and find it superior to any Gin have ever tried It makes a-better sample of cot ton and relieves itself of trasn and bolls in very superior styla which cannot be described to one not very well yer-e3 in machinery.
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NEW FIRM.

THE subscribers having purchased the stock of Clothing and Fixtures, at No. 255 Main street, of John Wildberger and J. c. Ward would most respectfully announce to their friends and the travelling community that they have formed a partnership un der the firm and style of JOS. KELLER & CO.,, for hepurpose of carrying on Cloth ing and Furnishing business, where they will be pleased to see their old customers and purchasers generally.
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 1lth, A. D. 1858.
 William NJ. Martin, c0nlplcinqnt David Larremore, William Larre-
 more, Elijah Hail, Sarah Hail,
 Clarrissa McKenny, David c.
 Hail, William Hail, John Hail,
 Nancy Hudson, Daniel Hudson,
 Elias Hail, Henry Hail, William
 Ross, Jackson J. Cureton, Sarah
 K. Miller, Henry Cureton, Mary
 Miller, R. D. Miller, Marzel
 Cureton, Susan M. Larremore, c.
 B. Maynard and Margaret May
 nard, J. P. Powers and Mary
 Powers, his wife, Archibald Lar
 remore and Nettie T. Larremore,
 defendantS.
 NOW on this day comes the complainant in this cause, by his Solicitor, and files his Bill of complaint the object of which is to perfect title to certain lands mentioned and described in said BilI,-and it appearing from an affidavit attached to said Bill, that a portion of the defendants, to wit: DavId c. Hail, William Hail, John Hail, Nancy Hudson. Daniel Hudson. Elias Hail, Henry Hail, William Ross, Jackson J. Cureton, Sarah K. Miller, Henry Cureton, Mary Mill Ter, R. D. Miller, Marzel OuretOn, Susan M Larremore, c. B. Maynard and, Margaret Maynard, J. P. Powers and Mary Powers, his wife, Archibald Larremore and Nettie T. Larremore, are non-residents of the State of Arkansas It is therefore ordered, that said defendants have notice of the pendency of this suit by publication of this order in some newspaper printed and published in the city of HelQna, county and State afore- said. for the number of times and within the time prescribed by law, and unless they be and appear before the Judge of our Phillips county Circuit Court, in Chancery sitting, at term thereof to be begun and holden at the Court house within and for said county of Phillips, on the third Monday after the first Monday in November next after the date hereof, it being the 22d day of said month, A. D. 1858, and then and there, on or before the fourth day of said term, plead, answer or demur to said com plainants' bill, the same shall be taken as confessed against them and decree ren- dered accordingly.
 Attest: EDW'D. H. C0WLEY,
 CLERK. A true copy from the Record. Attest: EDW'D. II. COWLE1, Cto.4 TO JOSQ CTERk
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Jan. 30. 1858. II. c. RIGHTOR.

STATE OF ARKANSAS, County of Phillips. In the Phillips county Circuit Court, on the
 Chancery side thereof, in Vacation, Sept.
 1l5h, A. D. 1858. William NJ. Martin, cOnlplCinqnt
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Weather still dry and exceedingly warm for the season. Our streets are dis agreeably dusty-four weeks yesterday since we had any rain. A shower about now would be peculiarly refreshing.
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During the time Mezsrs. Wilson X Paync's i'm proved Eclipse Cotton Gin has been running ny Mr. N. K. LeaveH's, l hayeat different times wit messed the performance of said Gin, and do Gull4 ooncur with the above certificate.
 Given under my hand this 9th of January, S51.
 J. c. RRJrVTON.
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;,eading Matter on Every Page.

LAND SALE.-Mr. King, School Commis- .;oner. will, on Monday next, at the Court bousc door, in this city, sell the 10th sec i'm. in ? south, 5 east. For terms, &c., o odvnrtiSpment
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JOS. KELLEI
NOTECE,

GEORUE SIMALZRIED Memphis, Jan. 20, 1858.
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EDW'D. H. COWLEY,

A true copy from the Record. Attest: EDW'D. H. COWLE1, Sent I9. 1S5S. CLERK.
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Planters, Testimonials.

The following letter to the patentees of the Eclipse Cotton Gin from one of the largest Plan ters ii Mississippi, is high testimonial of its
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NOOO0Oo0OOo0NONONN

CT-It is said that several hundred dollars in gold and silver coin have been found in the hull of Inflated Pennsylvania, which now lies high and dry near Austin, Miss, about twenty miles above Helena. The coin found was among the decaying and half consumed bones of some of the lost, and the rubbish, that lies in the bottom of the wreck.
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SAMUEL s. CRUTE.

CUAHOMA CoUyTY, Miss, Dec. 29, lSJ6. This is to certify that I have seen Payne < Will sons improved Eclipse Ginin oparatiorand have no hesitancy in pronouncing it the best Gin for trashy cotton that have ever seen run. It separates the hull and all other hard substanceslr from the cotton before it reaches the roll. It then gives sample equal if not superior to any other Gin.
 J. F. FERGUSON. P. $. have compared sample of cotton from the improved Gin, with one from a Gin of the same make, without tile improvement and think that the sample from the improved Gin is worth from oue-halr to one cent more than the other.
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CoAuovk COUNTY. Miss. January 3,

This is to certify that l have been running Messrs. Wilson X Payue's improved Eclipse Gin Stand some two weeks-a portion of the time on as bad cotton and as full of huIls as could we'll be picked, and not one hull ont ofa hundred made its appearance in the roll. Indeed she will separ- ate ali hard substances before going to the roll, and makes sample over and above common Gin from 1l to z of cent per pound out ol thls LulIy cotton, and will gin from one to two bales more per day than any other gin ofmy knowledge of the same number of saws--to wit 50 saws-out of this hully cotton, and I cannot detect that she runs harder than any other 50 saw gin; out of clean cotton, she gives superior sample
 Respectfully, your ob't servant
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NEW GooDs.-Messrs. B. & W. W. Bailey are in receipt of their large stock of Fall and Winter Goods, which they are now opening. The stock has been selected with great care by our elegant and tasty young friend, ". W. Bailey, the junior partner of tho concnrp Soa odv,t
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would De pecullarIy reIfeSnIng.
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Memphis, July A, 1858-
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Yellow fever still prevails in New Orleans as fearful and desolating epidemic. A number of cases have also occurred, some of which have proved fatal, at Natchez, Vicksburg, and other towns below.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-11-15

OF Sandal N Gla;o Who be!ievrs RS
the inhabitants Of Glasgow sufferers in mind, body
or e,ia;e, from sUch oh~srvsnces'
" The actusl cbsery Of the l. rds Day in Gss-
Cow says the Secretary, was almost as cpnpls.c
in Nrw. England village Of alicn time. Business
of evcrT kri Sas susp, biei. Every irsu,-sAop wss
shot. Tie cominrrc, Of The Cyde stood sal. Except;
ilg 81 the hours ot worship, the streets mostly
deserted. The prrc.ps! hue of raslwsy-lrOm GAS
gov to Edinbmgh-was ent!ry closed; bat lires
Keeling w The E-gish railway system continue their
trs die As n whol, this Sahhata In Glasgow APPROX
mated on,- iea of Christian sabbath ior great
ci'y-a day OF general Tc-; and worship; home ap-
paTcn'iy, FOR ever body, aud everyo'dy az no ne
cba'cies FOR the people and the propr III cnVicn tt
course there must b- darker shades Ia the picture;
probably there thousands Of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
uneyargelzed souls N sucl city. only SPEAK OF
the external aspects. and tn.y certainly ID Ereat
honor 10 the Cbr rian sentiment ana the nunicipal
government Of Glasgow.
The Improvement within the past FIVE year. has
been very great owing chiefly 10 the operation oi the
FORBES Mckei zie Act which efeciualy eloses az
dram shVls from l. p. M on saturday ubih o SV$
III. Murday ana q The zeal and beueNo.euce OF
John Henderson, esq. IA eminent merchant, and
UihsIs III oius'ug ght as .o iae c,ias ani dressings
OF the Sabbath, and u providing spritua inStrn'ton
fo- the poor. The McKerzie Act deserves careful
attention. IL is ,ihcaly stated that has diminished
ful ous-ihiri the r crime. drunkenness aud
cisortery conduct. willie IL Influence on Saooath
quiet has been very marked. Tire Superintendent oi
the Glasgow Police reports continued Improvement
in repect 10 order and decorun IN the streets on the
Sabbath day snd on saturday nights, by II oclock,
peace and good order are obtained, instead " as
formerly, state Of turmoil and disorder tue Snoe
Sabbath morning. In no place, he say', ~ ths
difference ob'ervsble than in the police Offices,
'wh,rs Sunday dsed Il be busy day bat It il nov
perfectly quiet and II Is not unusual for whole Sab
bath 20 pass without single case of any Kind brought
in. The Il, u'-nar:s are BOW at liberty 20 20 10
church ard the turkeys have htile else 70 do
on Sunday than TO read their Bibles.
have no doubt that to the Public House Act We
are wholly indebted for our comparatively quiet and
orderly Sabbaths.
Nnety.fve OF the ministers of glasgow unite In
making q similar statement; aud like testimony =
borre by the ass srates ard Others OF Eduourgh, and
nearly all tie large towns Of Scotland.