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NauseOuS Drugs and Poisonous Minerals.
"E ask the afflicted of either sex, which do you
w prefer? pleasant and delicious syrup, COM
pounded from Natures own Remedies, - one
which will speedily and permanently cure you or
the VILE compounds heretofore used, with all their
Nauseous and debilitating effect, together with the
loathsome disease many times following the use of
Mineral Poisons.
The Cherokee Remedy" is Natures own Specific
for Gonorrhea, Geet, Gravel, Structure, Fluor Al
bus Whites in Females) and all diseases of Urin-
airy Organs curing these diseases by natural laws
after all other preparations have failed and is
one of Heavens best mercies to offending man =
Instances could be produced Of its effects, which
would stagger credulity.
The nauseous preparations heretofore used have
failed but this has never in one inseance been
known to fail. Happily for mankind, the Governor
of the world is Father who aficts, not to kill, but
to curel
In mercy he has appoin led Medicines for these
dreadful diseases, which when taken, quickly flies
to all parts of the system, attacks the disease at
every post and with fidelity and courage truly ad-
mrablc never gives it rest until it has completely
expelled it from the bodF and restores the unfor-
tunate patient to former health and vigor.
This Remedy strikes at the very root of the di-
sease; its tendency is not simply to suspend the
poison but to remove the which, il depends.
sSg- And what ENHANCES IT'S VALUE, is the
entire absence of all HdaseoH taste sRlet : 1t
lay in the counting room, on the toilet table,
without ever being suspected as Rem,dy' for Sc
cret diseases.
- A treatise on Veneral diseases, with full
directions for their permanent cure accompany each
bottle.
~ Sold by all respectable Druggists and dealers
in medicines. POTTER MERWIN,
Sole Proprietors, St. Louis, No.
Sold in Canton BY Morey 4 Bro; Cassell l.
Baughn. In Jackson by ]. B. MOrey, j. S. Sizer,
J. WRIGHT l. CO., New Orleans, Wholesale
Agents Jan '60-sAWly
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WRESTLING WITH AN rather
curious scene has occurred IN Blackburn, Eng
land, during performance in menagerie-
Ayound man, who had for some time been
observing the. monster elephant, determined,
like fighting gladiator of old to try the
strength of the hugh bulk Of flesh with his
own There is at the end of the elephants
tusks, which are of large size, al iron rod,
binding one one tusk to the other. Our hero
seized hold of this, and began to lean with his
whole weight upon it The elephant, not al
together liking this sort Of treatment, determ-
ined for his part to punish his audacious an
tagonist He raised his great head aloft, and
the young fellow was sung from the ground
until he almost touched the canvass covering,
and was no doubt much higher than his most
wild ambition ever carried. The animal re-
peated this, and second time he descended to
the ground, when the elephant, perhaps,
thinking it best to temper justice with mercy,
wrapped his trunk round the hapless and now
thorougiy humbled youth, and very uncere-
moniously laid him in the mud that overspread
the floor. The wrestle was ended, the ele-
phant coming of the victor, while his COM
batant picked himself up, and, amidst the
hearty laughter of the spectators, vanished
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GOODNESS IN THE Hour OF DEATH.-A
singular anecdote is related Of Robert Fergu-
Son, an elderly farmer living near Utica, New
York, who deceased few days ago. A Sc
we're illness, IN which his physician afforded
him no hope, convinced him that his end was
near. and be accordingly directed his failing
energies to the task Of settling his worldly
affairs and preparing for death. After max
ing his will be gave the most minute direc-
tons in regard to his funeral where he was
to be buried, amount to be expended for q
tombstone, &C. He wished his body to be
inferred in the graveyard at Hartford, some
five miles distant, and almost with his last
breath enjoined it upon his wife and daughter,
who were weeping over him, to have the fun
eral procession leave the house for the grave
yard at an early hour in the morning, in or
der that they might get home in season to
asiH The coDs before dark,
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ENBARRAssNG.-An unlucky accident hap
pened to gentleman of some prominence in
Washington society, the other day. He was
at fashionable party, and engaged in q lively
filtration with handsome young lady, when,
happening to take out his hankerchief, to his
intense dismay, there dropped outofit round
ivory token, known among gamblers as @red
check, /" which rolled forth on the carpet, and
lodged directly under the brilliant gas light in
full view Of the Company. Some Of the gen.
tlemen knew that the unlucky ivory repre-
sented five dollars at faro table, and though
the ladies could not have known what it was,
the poor gentleman's conscious guilt and NOR
tfcation must have led them to suspect and
the woman who suspects. to alter slightly the
French motto, finds out what she suspects
Qcourse the %circle" was horrifed Boston
Post.
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GEO. w. HUBBARD,s

STRAIGHT NEEDLE DUubl4E LoOA-SIiIbh
SEWING M OH I n E S .
VENHESE are the most simple, reliable, and durable
i Machines ever placed before the public
The following are among the advantages claimed
for them, and which recommend them to public
favor.
Ist. They are simple in construction, that they
are not liable to get out of order.
end. They sew from the original spools-thus
saving the trouble of winding the thread.
3rd. They can be understood and operated per-
feetly with no other instructions than those con
tanned in the printed directions, which accompany
each Machine.
4th. They substantially made, and are ca
pabie of doing all kinds Of family and plantation
sewing from the finest muslin to the coarsest hersey.
5th. They make the doubLe-loek elastic stitch the
strongest made by machinery. which will not rip,
though every fourth stitch be cut
9Th. The price is much less than that of any
other reliable machine, thus placing it within the
reach Of every one in want Of Machine.
A critical and thorough examination Of these
Machines is solicited, which we are confident will
prove them all we claim for them.
WENTWORTH d DUKE, Agents.
March 90 60-w&4t. 80 Camp st, New Orleans.
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s. NEW GAS LIGHTS y,

ME subscriber having purchased the exclusive
Il right to sell Danford & Baiys Non-Ex-
plosive, f-generating Gas Lamps in this city
and county, offers his friends and the public one
of the most beautiful and economical lights in
use. l shall keep constantly on hand a variety
of all kinds of Lamps, and at all prices. 0ae
lamp will give as much light as five candles, and
cost only about cent per hour. l can fit in nv
patent burner to all other lamps at small expense
and pleasant light FREQ from smoke, and will give
no trouble in keeping in order.
Steward Cooking Stove.
Now receiving a supply of these celebrated
Stoves, the most perfect arrangement for cooking
that has ever been put before the public. To be
perfectly satisfied with the stove is to see one in
use. The stove will be fully guaranteed in every
respect and if after the directions that accompany
each stove is complied with, and they are very sim
ple it then gives dissatisfaction, it can be return
ed, and the money will be refunded. have some
already furnished which can be scen
Also, the Charter Oak, splendid cooking stove
the Star, or Premium, plain and strong cooking
stove; with other patterns of Cooking Stove.
Ranges, &c. Fine, Plain, and Fancy Mantle and
Jamb Crates; Room Stoves, different patterns. and
all sizes. Castings of every description
Tin-Ware at wholesale, of good material and nj
low prices. Those that are in want of bills of
Tin-wsre, would do we'll to call and examine the
Tin and prices before buying elsewhere.
Tin work, roofing, guttering, and piping, am
prepared to do any job of any slze that NAV be
patronized with, and at price that will give sa
am also prepared to do all kinds of Copper and
Iron work that may be required.
Jan. IA, '59-tf E. MURRELI,
State Street, opposite Capitol.
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OF More curious stories are told Of the
last hours of Burton, the deceased comedian.
It IS an ascertained fact that he revised the
proof Of his own obituary shortly before bis
death. He had wonderful horror of duns,
but during the last week of his illness, a
youth with an unpaid bill was accidentally ad-
mitted to his bedside. The dying actor de-
iyered q severe lecture abounding in uncom-
plimentary epithets. The dunning youth,
however, did not lack "pluck." but responded
with yehemence, concluding by telling him
that man using such language at the point Of
death, would inevitably go TO the bad place.
'EWell," responded Burton, when get there,
viii play The Toodles' q celebrated farce)
for you" He afterwards related this incident
to one Of his physicians, with wonderful gus
to, adding Il had him there, Doctor, didn't I?''
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IMPROVED AMBROTYPES!I

HAWKINS d co, respectfully announces that
Ill they have enlarged and reftted and refurnish-
ed their Gallery of fine Arts (over Langleys store,
and permanently located and prepared to exc
cute fine life-like Pictures, than any ever before
taken in Jackson. They deem it unnecessary to
speak tlength of the superiority of their minia-
lures as they speak for themselves, and everybody
will readily perceive the fact. They guarantee
tire satisfaction in every particular charge.
All, and especially Ladies and connoisenrs, are
Heited to call and examine specimens. If you want
Gems of the Art give them call. Ali sorts Of
frames, casses, &C., on hand.
Prices shall give entire satisfaction to all. No
four bit pictures made at our gallery, rs they do
none but the best work such as can be apprecia-
ted. Reference-the citizens generally.
Sept Q '59-tf
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AND PRIVATE BOARD.
IInIIOE
Corner Of 1ombigbee and President stree
JACKSON MISSISSIPPI


JACKSON MISSISSIPPI
MR.. GEORGE W. JOHNSTON, ,begs "a
I've leave to tender his thanks to his -
friends and the public generally for the tSkt
liberal patronage he has heretofore re- iel4l ~
eeived at there hand, and solicits con- 1AEAszD
tinuAtion of the He has lately added consider
able improvements TO his house, which will enable
him in future to sceomodste his friends in better
style, and render them more comfortable than for
merry. He now has ten large well finished and
well furnished rooms, each having good fire. places
and being supplied with good bed-steads, beds and
bedding besides oil the other necessary furniture
fixtures and equipments to render those comfortable
who may call upon him, either as day boarders, by
the week, or month. He is prepared also, at all
times to furnsh single meals TO transient customers
His table is furnished with the best the market
affords, and Is served up in the very best STYLE He
has long experience in Boarding House keeping,
and he fstters himself that as he exercises q gem
era supervision over his house himself that be will
be able to give satisfaction to and render easy and
comfortable all who may favor him with q call. He
recommends his house as first class Boarding
House-and trusts it will bd found so by those who
may patroniss him. His servants are experienced,
courteous and aecomodating-always at their post,
ready to assist in anticipating the wants of his
customers
While his accomodations are equal in every res
pec his rates of charges reasonable as those
Of any other Boarding House in Jackson.
Sent. 8. '5o-l2m.
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Once upon time" !" in New Hampshire
they dedicated . bridge, and invited young
lawyer 70 deliver an Grafton. The lawyer had
never yet after iortnight's practice had the
noner Of being retained, and the opportunity
OF establishing reputation was admirable.
The day came, and with Il to the bridge came
the multitnde and the orutor. He hsd made
no written preparation, that being. he had bee,,
told, un-lawyer Ikea LAWYER be;ng ,. sun.
posed to be capable Of speaking without 1 nate
or notice any number Of hours. on . snv ~ NJ
ject in style Of thrilling eloquence sa s, an,
orator trusted TO the occasion. He s.sed
upon the platform, and, amid the PROFOUND =.
tention Of his audience, commenced aFellow
citizsns-Five-a and forty years ego, this brijrs
built by your enterprise, was part and parcel
i the hoWiing wilderness p he paused a
amenk aYes isllow citizens, only siiye-and-
years ego, this bridge, where we now
was part end parcel Of the howiing will
Again be paused. Cries Of good,
Here vas the rub, Tfell It hardly
repeat that this bridee, isllow-
sye-and-forty years aeo was part
bowling wilderness and II
wing that Wish-I wish
u now
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OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS.

E0UNDED in 1892 Chartered BY the Lsgislai,
\ tare of Lousiana-with Agricultural ana
Mechanical departments.
CAPITAL STOCK. ......... S25O,ooo
In the new and spacious Iron Edifee, known as
STORY BUILDING,
=, south east corner of Camp and Royal streeS,
Entrance on both streets. Open day and evening"
FACULTY:
RUFUS DOLBEAR. President
MA THEMATICAL DEPA RTNENI Il
GEo; B; Bracket. Port; rypyr
o o K KEEP ING DEP ARTNFNI ~ II
RUFUS DoLBEAR, Lecturer.
w BLAcKMAN, Prof.
ENG LiSH DEPAR TN ~ 1.
Hon. J. N. CARKIGAE, A. NJ, late Sup't Education'
La, Prof. and Lecturer on Commercial Law, etc.,
and N. 4. MCCARTHY, Prof.
FIR ENCH DEP TAENE
MARC. Roux, Prof.
DEPARTMENT FOR PENNANSHIP.
RUFUS DOLBEAR, Lecturer.
j. Is. GRIFFITH Prof.
NISH EPARTNENT
MANUEL MARINo, Prof.
6 ER NAN DEPAR TMENT
GEO. GEssNER, Prof.
LATIN AND GREEK DEPARIAEN1.
G. G. Gnsls0s GnsssEss Professors.
ITALIAN DEPARTMENT
RHETORIC LOGIC ELOCUTION.
lnis Is the only chartered Commercial College
IN the Southwest, and the Oldest in the United
StateS ana mas stood for more than quarter OF
century, on its own merits alone.
Board can be had with the Professor, or other
good families speaking English, French or German,
from S5 to Sc per week.
Catalogues, with terms, opinions Of the press
and leading men of the nation ETC., sent to all who
desire them.
N.B.-To prevent mistakes inpostions, Stu
dents intended for this college should bring this
advertisement as special directions, there are,
every winter, temporary rooms open for a few
months, all of course making wonderful pretensions
and promises, and posting flaming placards, to en-
tighten the people of New Orleans and the South!
When three more form clubs enter at the same
time, ten per cent. will be deducted from tuition.
Citizens and stangers ar invited to visit.
Feb "a '6O-wly. RUFUS DOLBEAR, President.
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PADDY's PEAs.-Some twenty-five or thir-
ty years ago, an Irishman, William Patterson,
left Erin's green isle to find home in Amer
lea. Having friends in the region of Fair Ha-
ven, Ohio, he made his way thither. Taking
dinner one day at the house of DR.. P,
he was treated to the American dish, wholly
new to him, of green corn in the ear. IN
willing, however, to be thought green himself,
or being anxious to display unusual sagacity,
after having eagerly devoured the savory corn,
his appetite still unap- -peas-ed, he passed up
the despoiled cob with the very natural re-
quest: "Plase put some more pase on my
stick ="
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2 R ~ OIL TIE s

An aged gentleman, during frost, slipped
of the ice and fell. Friend said q solemn
looking goose, sinners stand on slippery
places" The old gentleman looked up, as if
to assure himself of the fact, and said, II see
they do, but can't"
Sally" !" said fellow to q girl who had
red han, keep away from me, or you'll set
me on fire. "No danger Of that" replied
the girl ayou are too green to burn"
o. A man viii generally give you his ad-
vice without charge; but you viii often be
cheated if you take it.
o. In Australia, when bank suspends,
the usual practice is to take the president to
the nearest tree and serve him in the same
manner. The remedy is simple
o. Teach your children to help themselves
but not to what dosen't belong to them.
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LANES WILSON

CAPITOL sFRKEf, oPPosITK THE POST OFFICE,
House, Sign and Fresco Painting. Glaz-
ing, Graining, Marbling,
PAPER HANGING, WALL COLORING, DC.
HHE subscriber would respectfully inform the
Il citizens Of jackson, and the public generally
that he has the richest assortment Of Wall Paper
that has ever been in jackson he has also on hand
French, English and American Zinc, Paints, Pure
White Lead, LiLseed Oil, Turpentine, Copal Var
nish, he. Also, Paints of every description, and
Of the best quality; dry and in oil Paint Brushes
Of every description and of very superior quality;
French and American Window Glass, single and
double thickness in fact his house is just the place
for Painters, Planters, and others TO have their
bills filed for Paints, Glass, Wall Paper, Window
Corniees TO-, all Of which he selected himself from
the manufacturers or importers, and eau sell at
reduced prices. Painting, Glazing, and Paper
Hanging done, as usual, at low rates, with dis
patch, and in the very best manner.
A fifteen years. residence here and the large
amount Of work done BY him renders it, be thinks,
unnecessary to say more. JAMES WILSON.
jackson, Nov. 1S, s53.
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ale exceedingly difficult TO manage. They are ca
pable of heavier work and one fourth cheaper.
The public need pay no attention to threats made
by Wheeler j. Wilson's agents to prosecute SlO6t's
Elliptic Machines, the validity of an injunction"
against it. They dread its coming before the pub
ic hence resort TO threats, to intimidate the pub
lie from buying what they have perfect right to
viz the best and cheapest sewing machines. They
cannot take single legal step without special pow
of attorney, and entering into bond with sureties
sufficient to cover all costs well as damages the
enjoined party may suffer. Such hostility to Sloat's
Elliptic machine is but tacit admission on their
part of its great superiority over their own. The
reputation of Sloats machines is hence forward es
tablished beyond cavi, and prosecutions will only
involve its enemies in ruin and dismay.
Wheeler Wilson's needles for sale at 81 90 per
dozen. [Sept. 30th, 1S59-Iy.l
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THE BEAUTIFUL LAND.
BY BARRY CORNWALL.

There Is Q land immortal,
The beautiful Of lands,
Beside the ancient portal,
A sentry grimly stands.
he only can undo it
And open wide the door;
And msrtAls Who pass through it,
Are moftAls never more.
That glorious land Is Heaven,
And death the sentry grim;
The Lord therefore has given
The open keys TO him.
And ransomed spirits singing
And sorTowing for sin,
Do pass the gate in dying,
And freely enter in.
Though dark and dresr the passage
That leadeth to the gate,
Yet grace comes with the message,
To souls that watch and wait;
And, atths time appointed
Amessenger comes down,
And leads the Lord annointed
From the cross to glory's crown.
Their sighs are lost in singing,
They're blessed in their tears,
Their journey homeWard Winging,
They leave to earth their fears.
Death like IN angel seemeth-
~We welcome thee" they cry;
Their face with glory beamsth-
'Tis life for them to die.
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VIE Adams Express company having established
IL an Agency in Jackson-would respectfully in
form the business community, that they are now
prepared to run a through express for the forward
ing of Bank Notes, specie, Jewery, valuable packa-
ges, Baggage, Merchandise, Fruit and all articles
requiring despatch, to and from all parts Of East,
West, North and South.
Also local Express to and from New Orleans,
Vicksburg, Jackson and Canton, and Way Stations
on N. o. ]. d G. n, the Mississippi Central, and
Southern Miss Rail Roads-by Passenger Trains
Particular attention paid to the early forwarding
of Fruit and all articles of perishable nature.
Messengers in charge of bank notes, Gold, and
small Packages for the Northern, Eastern and Wes-
tern cities daily through by land route.
Freight for places ou the line of road, should be
plainly marked with the name of the station where
it is intended to be left.
Freight to be forwarded by Express will be re-
ceived at the Office of Mr. Lucy, on State street,
and at the depot.
Articles forwarded by Express will be delivered
without extra charge. g. w. BEMIS, Agent.
October Is lS59-tf.
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SOUTHERN RAILROAD.

TWO DAILY PASSENGER TRAINS.
~ HANGE of Schedule to take effect March,
~ 1850.
Leave Yicksburg at 700 A. NJ. and ESQ P. N.
Arrive in Jackson at 9:55 A. NJ. and 5:45 p N.
Leave jackson at 6:15 A. NJ. and $50 P. NJ.
Arrive in Vicksburg at 9:l0 A. NJ, and $50 P. NJ.
Morning Train from Vieksburg continues its trips
to Brandon and Morton.
Passengers for Canton and other points on the
Miss. Central Road, will take the evening Train.
The above schedule will be complied with, and
all passengers and freight will be carried far as
the condition of the road, the safety of the public
and the ability of the company will justify. But
for any failures or omissions comply Herewith
to carry any freight which may be hauled to any
depot Tor transportation the road, the company
will not hold itself responsible.
W. .WADLEY,
Ceif Engineer and Gent Superintendent.
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OCEAN SPRINGS HOTEL
e. w. GEER & co PROPRIETORS.


HHIS Hotel Is now being thoroughly renovated
Il and newly furnished, and will be opened for
the reception of visitors the 1st day of june
next. Every effort will be made to render visitors
comfortable, and to make their stay pleasant.
Then the beautiful bay ct Ocean Springs, there
Is no bettEr place for catching, or fishing, or bath
ing.
For the amusement Of visitors there Is Ten-Pin
Alley Pistol Gallery, Billiard Tables, etc. Bar
is attached to the Hotel, which will be supplied
with the choicest wines, liquors and cigars.
A band Of Music win be kept at the Hotel during
the entire season. A ball and supper will be given
twice WeeA-Tuesday and Thursday nights.
The mineral springs so celebrated for their cura-
tive powers, are in excellent condition. An omni-
bus win run regularly several times day to and
from the Hotel TO the springs. For testimony res
pectng the medicinal virtues Of these springs ref
erenee may be made to DR.. Austin or DR. Thop,
New Orleans; or, TO Rev. DIR. MeTyeire, Nashville
Tenn.
Ocean Springs never having been visited by cpl
denies, 10 decidedly the healthest as well as the
most beautiful location on the Gulf shore.
May 9Th '5e-H ]. WILKINSON, Agent.
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THE STEWART STOVE.


nF all sizes can be had at E. Murrell's, State
" Street. Also Roon. and Parlor Stoves all sizes
and of different Patterns, CRATES to suit all.
Castingsof every description. All that are in
want Of the above by giving call will be suited
Tin ware in large quantities on hand at wholesale
and retail.
Tin work of every description done at short no.
tiee.
am prepared to do all kinds of Copper work re-
quired and at New Orleans prices. All kinds of Ja-
Paned and Brittanic wares, Bird Cages and Fancy
goods in the above line in great variety. My prices
will correspond with New Orleans prices.
Oct 70 9-tf. E. MURRELL, opposite Capitol.