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BOOKS! BOOKS!
AT THE
NEW BOOK TOR E.
JULIUS P. BROOKS.

IL AS just received a complete stock of we'll
Il Il selected Books Of all kinds, to which he in
vites the attention of the public His stock com
prises IL full assortment OF
Standard Literature.
Biographical, Historical and
Scientific Books.
School Books, &C. &c.
He has also new and superior stock of Blank
Books Stationery. and all other articles pertain
ing to that branch of trade. such as
Gold and Steel Pens. Inks. Sealing Wax, Wa
iers, Lead Pencils. Memorandum Books, Diaries.
Ink Stands, Calendars, z cket Books. Reference
Files, Note and Receipt Books, Portfolios, States.
Botting and Tissue Papers, &C., &c.
Also, an elegant assortment of Chessmen, Back
gammon Boards. Dice. and Playing Cards.
He will constantly receive by the steamers, the
Atlantic Papers Magazines Periodicals, and all
the novels and light literature of the day
Auburn. December 3Ist 1859.
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NOTICE..
wv IOL,
To Holders Of Placer County Warrant

To Holders Of Placer County Warrants.
4 LII ACCEPTED COUNTY WARR ANTS
IA from No. 534 dated May, 1858. to No SCI,
dated. May. 5S. will he paid on Saturday. Sept
LIST. 1860. And if not presented for payment
within sixty days from this date, the money will
be applied to the payment of warrants next in
order of registry. in accordance with an Act OF
tho Legislature, approved March 3lst. 1887.
GEO. W. APPLEGATE. County Treasurer.
Treasurcrs Office Sept. lst, 1860.
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Notice to Tax-Pavers.

oilCE is hereby given that have received
,nou. INC Tax List or certified copy OF the Assess
,he. e.' nol OF Placer county, for the year 1860,
anH .ua' Inc State "nd County Taxes mrc now due,
~;,, iu mat the law in regard to their collection
th;l l be strictly enforced. That on and after the
S.m du',u Monday in October next, being the 18th
Az, y'e per cent will be added rs the law
niae taxpayers wishing to avoid costs will
Se"se eau at the Office and pay previous to that
Awe. A''S ofhcc in Hall a. Aliens banking ofhce,
NJ. KlMBALL Collector.
A.. By J. L. Browne, Deputy.
auburn, Sept. I7th, le6O.-4w
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DR.. Boycn,s Blood Purifier,

Composed of the Extracts of Sarsaparila. Yell
low Dock Dandelon. Stillinger. and Iodide of
Potass, is superior to any other Medicine for
Purifying the Blood. 1t will cure scrolula. Rheu-
matism. Dysp psa, Liver Complaint. Bronchitis,
and all diseases of the skin. 1t is put up in
quart bottles-only 81 per bottle. For sale,
wholesale or retail at Plaza Drug Store corner
CMy aud Kcarny streets, San Francisco: by II. r.
Hawkins, sole Agent for Placer county; and by
all Druggists on the Pacific Coast.
August lllh. lSG0.-my
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TREASURER'S NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that all per
~ sons in the County of Placer who are en-
gagged in the business Of selling Merchandise and
Liquors in less quantities than quart, Gold
Dust Buyers. Pack Peddlers, also. Keepers of
Livery Stables Billiard Tables. Bowling Alleys,
Auctiorecrs. Theatrical and Circus Companies,
must procure, or renew their LICENSE within ten
days after expiration, or their names will be ham
dcd to the District Attorney for prosecution.
Auhurn. June 4lh, 1889 my
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DECLARATION.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County or PLACER.
II NOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS.
N that 7, Elrcta l.. Wixon, wife Of John Wix-
on. do hereby declare that il IL my intention from
and after this date, to carry on IN my o~n name.
and on my own account the business of Hotel
Keeping. Farming and Stock raising in the said
county Of Placer. further declare that will he
individually responsible in my own name for " Il
debts contracted by me on account OF said busl-
ness.
Witness my hand this 10th day of September
4. %. 1860, ELECTA l.. WHOM
hereby certify that on this goth day of Sep
tember, A. y. 1860. the above uamed Electa l..
Wxon. appeared personally and made and eX-
ccutcd the foregoing declaration before me.
Witness my hand and seal this day and
LsEAL.l year above written
E. W. HILLYER.
Notary Public
Sept. 22d, 1s60.-3w'
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LEAVE AUBURN
For Sacramento at 8 and 81 o'clock, A. NJ.
Nevada, Grass Valley, Orleans Flat. and
Camrtonvlle, at | and 2, P. n.
Yankee Jim's, Todd's Valley, and Michigan
Bluffs, ut O'Clock, P. NJ.
- Marysvllc and Shasta, at o'clock. A. v.
IlIiu0istown and Iowa Hill. at O'Clock P NJ
SAM. H. WHITMARSU.
Agent Cal. Stage CO.
Auburn, May lst, 1850
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ROBERT GORDON,
DEALER N
Groceries, Liquors, Provisions,
Hardware, Mining Implements, etc.,
COR. OF MAIN AND COMMERCIAL sTs

COR. OF MAIN AND COMMERCIAL SITS,
AUBURN, CAL,
Keeps constantly on hand and for sale 4 com
plete assortment of
Hardware, Groceries. Provisions,
Fresh Preserved Fruits, Vegc ables,
Flour, Grain Cordagc
Mining Implements.
Wines, Liquors,
And other articles in the trade, whichwill be sold
cheap as the cheapest and Warranted as good as
the best.
ne- Goods delivered free of charge.
Es- Orders promptly filled.
Store in the Fire-Prooi Post Office building.
Auburn, Dec. 3lst, lS59.-my
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CITY Boot and Shoe Store
VIM. Il. HENSON.

rs now receiving and opening an en- nsssp
Il tire new and complete stock of Boots p
and Shoes, consisting in part OF -
Ladies' Gents, Misses and Childrens Caters,
Duskins. French Kid heel and plain Sandals,
Parodi Ties &c, from the celebrated manufacto-
rics of S. Miles IL Sons, and d. r. King 81 Co.,
Philadelphia.
The best and most complete stock of MINERS
BOOTS ever offered in this market and at lower
prices.
Also complete assortment of G. Benkert's
Pump, Dress, Double Sole Boots. Hunting Shoes,
Calf and Glove Congress Caters, Oxford Ties
NC &c.
Boys and Youths Boots, Shoes, Gaiters, Oxford
Ties. &c.
For sale at Sacramento retail prices, exclusive
ly for cash, by
VIM. T. HENSON,
City Boot and Shoe Store,
Hardy's Fire-proof Block, Auburn.
August 25th, 1861
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NOTICE

- NOTICE
ue1eoy given that Isador Davidson. is NO
will hset my agent in Auburn. A. Davidson
'''ea'ser act in that capacity.
A,h,, A. p. CRANER.
"aourn, Sept. o2nl, Iseo.-3w
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New Cry Good Store.

ME undersigned. respectfully informs the
| Ladies' of Auburn and vicinity, that he in
tends, in addition TO large Dry Good Estab-
ishment ut ColOma. to open on the Rrick Cornor,
opposite the Post Office, by the first OF October,
with AN entire new stock Of
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, Fancy
Goods Of all Descriptions, Bonncts,
Ladies' and Childrens Shoes.
and Caters,
and everything pertaining TO Il complete Dry
Good Establishment.
His long experience and connection with the
largest houses in San Francisco and New York,
will enable him to bring the latest and most de-
siralle goods into market. thus saving the lad les
the trouble and Inconvenience to send to Sacra-
mento and elsewhere. Please call and examine
for yourselves Respectfully l.. KLINE
Colona and Auburn.
September Sth, 1860.
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: nppU 80 0HEII
HEADQUARTERS SAlCCKl
O,REILI.Y g. O,NEiu4L.. PrOpr's.

Vaumater 'shuildiug opposite Wesla a,FaretS j:
.fUBURN, CALIFORNIA.
yVUE arourietors Of this tavoritc Saloon tcfpIa.
| I'll anks TO the public for the very 1i'erA "a
troaage extended Ia them Stree the optr'rs
tae headquarters" and in presenting th. re
Iaowled pments therefor wousd beg ICES. '" e
that their BAR wilt edniiane 80 be snrpl"1 W
the choicest ot Wines. Liquors and csc"'f
aa0-Ltquars forfamsl use wi 'ncso"f"@ @"a'
sltlss to suit purchaser. o,~.r,,x
Auburn Nay 7aa-lsss
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10 HAVE YOUR LIKENESS TAKEN,

dO HAVE YOUR LIKENESS TAKEN,
A. NORCROSS' DAGUERREAN ROOMS,
~. ,AuOurn, entrance Main Street, throu Oh his
tsIwVeiry Store Best quality and true pictures
Ioe, al the various styles, and improvements
$atent Leather Pictures, For
s,,.., One Dollar,
E.aoie to enclose in letters to friends in the
'" elsewhere, ,rithomt additional postage.
W. T. NORCROSS.
Sign of the Mammoth Watch,
Ss,., Main street, Auburn.
september 18th, Is60.-Im
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WIN. K. PARKINSON,
DEALER IN
FANCY g. STAPLE DRY GOODS,
HARDY $ BRICK BUILDING.

EEAVING purchased the Stock of S. Lubbock,
Il i and made my selections of Spring ana
Summer Goods at San Francisco, | am now
opening the finest Stock of Fancy and Staple Dry
Goods ever brought to Auburn.
Silks Lawns, DeLaincs, Muslins, Calicoes. and
other dress goods, Of the latest patterns, and at
the lowest prices.
Ladies' and Misses Slippers and Caters. and
Hosiery.
Bonnets, Parusos. Ribbons,a Artificial Flow
ers.
Blcachcd and Brown Muslins. Linen, etc.
Velvet and Ingram Carpets Mating, Oil
Cloths Window Shades and Riggs. beside great
variety OF other goods.
The public are invited to come and examine
the Goods No trouble to show them. They will
be sold Cheap and for Cash only.
sB Orders from the Country will meet with
prompt atte ton.
Auburn, June 9th-my
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YOUNG AMERICA
CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE.

V1NHIS POPULAR ESTABLISHMENT, LONG
Il and favorably known rs the stand OF Barney
Goodkind, but now of
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At a meeting Of the Democracy Of
Noxubeo county. in the Gown Hall in
Macon on Monday the 81, on motion
Of W, D. Longsireet, DFA. 3, FAINT
was called to The chair I'D. R. f. Y.
Yates was requested to aclas Secretary
The following resolution las offered by
W B, Augustus, and adolcd,
Resolpsa. by the Democratic party
of Noxubee county in convntion assem-
bled, That we cordially initO all per-
sons of all parties, who arr willing to
unite with us In the present contest to
put down soctionalism, andin electing
those pure patriotic and ccstitutional
men, Breckenridge aud Lhe, to the
offices of President and VicoPresident,
to participate in our deliberations.
On motion of Israel Web, a com.
mittee of ten was appointd by the
President to report resolutions for the
meeting.
TIE following named gentlemen form
cd the committee +; Israel Welsl w. j
Augustus, Capt. A. Adams, hmpton
Williams, i. w. Smith, G. w Allen,
W, d. Longstrcet, w, B Wellbrn, G..
w. Moore, and j. i, Feemster The
committee, through their chairmn, IS.
racl Welsh, reported the following
Res0ired, That we the Democratic
Party Of Noxubee county in conydtion
Nesanbla1 Do hernhv approye Of the
platform reported by a majority 0, tue
late Democratic Convention, at Chales-
ton, and subsequently, adopted at Bill.
more, and we do hereby pledge oursegos
to support John 9. Breckenridge or
President, and Joseph Lane, for Wee
President.
The resolution being referred to be
%conYentio9 was unanimously adopted,
During the retirement Of the commi.
tee Of ten to draft resolutions, by RI
quest, Or. A. Il. FAINT aud Dr.. w. ID
Lyles each addressed tie meeting IL
eloquent, forciblo and patriotic speeches
On motion of Gen. John NJ. Grand
the following was adopted
ReSolred, That this meeting form a
Breckenridge and Lane Club, and elect
officers for the same and request every
beat in the comfy to do likewise,
In pursuance Of which the following
gentlemen were elected officers;
Presilcnt-Dr. \. Il, FAINT.
Vice Presidents-Maj Thos. Moore.
john Num-, Hampton Williams
B. Calhoun and j. P. Stokes,
secrotary--R L, V. Yates.
Treasurcr--W B Augustus.
The first Monday in every month was
named for the regular meetings Of the
Club in Macon, and such DAYS as
the President may select for these IN
he different bats ifITle meeting uos
hen addressed by Mi G. NJ. Gray and
sracl Welsh, Esq, after which the cor
%qntion aajnnrnal to moo. as4in on The
.rst Monday in August.
4. Z. FAINT, Pres.
r T. " Yrs. O..
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ROBBERY ON THE RAtL RoAD.--Fcr
months passed, we have heard Of com.
plants of missing articles on the rail.
road They have, in a few instances,
0eeh traced to negroes engaged on Or
hcar the road, but if owners and agents
TOOK proper care this never could occur
we have an instance which we think
hxes the responsibility on the conductor
oI a tram. On Tuesday last, the 10Th
Instant j. A. Bevill, agent Of the house
OF G. b. Dickinson Of Mobile. Skinned
NJ West Point, four trunks Of ready
made clothing, on the freight train, j.
H. Hatmaker, conductor. When thew
arrived at Macon, all four Of the trunks
were found broken open and goods to
Inc amount of about $3.50 dollars stolen.
Now, I'ero is a clear case for the officials
OF tho company to base an examination.
and to break up an apparently systema.
TIC course Of plumber practiced on the
road 1t is a very convenient matter to
pace delinquency upon negroes, but If
agents and owners attend properly to
their duties we WI not hear 50 much
Of negro stealing
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INTENSE HEAT.--From every section
Of the country, the papers give accounts
Of the great heat during tho last two
weeks, and the number Of sudden deaths
arising from exposure to its influence.
The thermometer here has ranged from
"a 10 lO2 in the shade. It has ave.
ragged about the same in all the South.
orn cities and sometimes higher at the
North.
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Attention! Qnitman Light In
fantry!

VOU arc hereby commanded to NEE
and be on parade 10 the town O
Shuqualak on the 18th day. Of August
next armed and equipped white pants,
as the law directs.
By order Of the Captain
j. W. MCMILLAN,
Shuqualak. SEQ
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ocARcITY OF CoRN-We hear Til
panic cry every year about drouth sea
son. This year t;e cry is no way
behind any former season. We beliay,
uUTl VIII be made in
this county as in any previous year.
There certainly has been more than an
ordinary drouth in Winston. Kemno,.
and Neshoba, and public meetings have
0een called to devise ways and means to
provide corn for the needy, In Alaba.
ma TOO much distress is anticipated in
some counties.
as 10 our own county, supposine
there may be a great rush for corn next
spring aud summer, we would remind
'1ose who may have corn to spare that
the cars will be running to tie Ohio
river this coming winter. which will
open a market to corn graneries, com.
pared to which, NOzubee county is 4
'yPher' Tennessee, Illinois and Ken.
'a'hy are making great crops of corn
"hlch will pour their produce in oar
county if it commands a high price
We would advise tbosa wbo Loa
sell to be satisfied with good profits, and
let 0e''er alone. A word to the wise is
sufficient.
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Shuqualak.

EARLv.-Mr. Fisk sends us a ine
sweet potato, grown on the plantation Of
Col. Bankhcad. He had q mess on the
4th, and We should have thanked him If
he had sent US a mess.
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h E V YArEs, Sec.

MoRE VnLANY.--The Mobile Even.
ing News says, another attempt has
been made to throw the passenger train
OF the track of the Mobile and Ohio
railroad by'placing an iron bar across
the road. Attempts have also been
made to set several bridges on fire.
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A FINE RAMON Sunday evening
last, we were blessed with a bountiful
rain and a smart s%prinkling of thunder
and Lightning 1t extended to a consid.
cradle distance south and, west of this.
We hope it will do much good.
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EASTERN SENrlNrL.-A new papcr
has been started at Marion Station, with
TIE above title. 1t supports Bell and
Everett, and is published by w. j
Dnckworth, aud j. j. Glenn, editor.
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DEEP WELL.-The Artesian well at
Columbus, Ohio, is bored to the depth
OF 2'4OO feet or nearly half a mile, and
no water found.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1860-07-18

PRAIRIE News. John Richard.
son. the editor of this paper, has com,
menced the experiment Of a tri.weckly
at Okolona. The Major is trying to
prove he is alive, and We hope be will
succeed.
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ALABAMA CENTRAL CoLEEog We
call attention Of those sending their chill
den to distance to tie prospectus Of the
above College. There are many iDfu.
entail gentlemen in the community who
are better acquainted with its merits
than we are, who will gladly give any
information desired.
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DOUGLAS MEETING -Thote viii be
a meeting IF the friends Of Douglas. ii
Columbus, on Saturday. the 2lst inst.
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MEDICAL COLLEGE, or ALABAMA.
e9t sE90biTe.

FNRE Lectures ut this as~titutou
"a commences on the 14th o. Noveu.
Der not The great success Of lie scbul
the Las course induced the S te Leri
lapJ aFpiNpfiate tIiiy ~ @d do'
lars to- ihe enterprise, With ttis
sum tbs nsEefs haze built o g Of tle
largost he pFeiuted n eal Gi
leges idihe United States. laqrc ae
at Noble tbrfe larg. losr'- free /,
tic stupnts The rooms 70. nctc
anatomy viii be opepel toe ldh Z
October
The Museum is rich Ia , men
lliustrateeyery department
FACULTY:
J. G. MOTT, NJ .. pRora,so nf rporsy
J.. F HEUSTIS, NJ. D. Ps ,srost
WIN. II. ANDERSON, NJ. .. Pa JfPuy.
sloLoovANp PAIN, L oY.
GEO. A. K3TCHUN, NJ. D p. urPEs'
ciPLEsAED Practice OF MFt
F. A. ROSS, N. D., pRoFEs.oE lArTra
MEpIcA ,An THERApFuTics,
r. +. GORDON, NJ. D., Paor.o srErSa
ASD EIrAsEs OF WoNEN As HllpRlt
w. MALlET rtorsss,t Of n.TR'
G0RoNwY OWEN, NJ D.,
A. P. HALL NJ. D., go oSsT7r
TORS Of ASATg NY.
Il. D. SCHMIDT, NJ. D. PRosE. oFSl
gerry.
GJAdiress W. II. ANDtR
ie20-3m Da.r Ny
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See fourth page.

We are authorized to announce j.
A. Burch, a candidate for member
Of the Board Of Police, Beat No. 3.
We are authorized to announce
Max. Dugan, a candidate for
County Treasurer.
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SUPPER

The ladies Of CraWfordyille propose
giving a supper on the evening Of the
2nd Of August next, in the town of
Cra~wfordville, MI. for the benef, Of tie
Methodist Episcopal Church, to which
they respectfully solicit the attendance
Of ladies and gentlemen. generally.
We acknowledge the receipt of a
ticket from the Secretary.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1860-07-18

The CLARION This paper has been
purchased by J, ] Shannon. and
Parker. Esq
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" METAL --ThOse wishing metal
Tor their gin boxes will find L at The
Beacon Offce.
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CALHOUN INSTITUTE, MAooN.-We
publish the terms Of this school for the
next session, which commences a month
earlier than heretofore. After 50 many
years experience and acquaintance a.
mong our old citizens, it would be su.
p~erauous in US to say any thing in com.
mendation Of Mr., P's superior abilities
As 1 tea aer and discinIInariaa.
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CoRN.-Mr. Sciple, 1t Tie mill in
Macon, adyertises for 30 900 bushels q
corn. See adv.
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made OaH Blexioa as IN
suitable to the occasion nd the day.
+ 7 hi Beacon.
MEssRs, EDlroRs II write to you
from the most quiet retreat in all this
country, I thought, perhaps, your rea-
dors would like to gather every thing
they could in relation to tue crops, &c.
During the examinations at our place,
there we're visitors from. about fifteen
counties in the State and several in Ala
bama and we lost no occasion of IN
forming ourselves on the subject of
crops. In East Mississippi, crops are
sorry, so much so, that among the poor
cr classes, we fear that suffering is bound
to obtain for the next twelve months.
No general rain has falleu since the Sta
of May, last,
spoke something's the examinations
here; | could say much but forbcar.-
On the 4th inst, Mr.. Welsh, of your
place, delivered one Of his excellent adj
dresses to Che young men Of the Sam
merVille Institute. Long will we re-
member tie pride that we felt in look.
Ing upon the splendid form and truly
american appearance % Mr.. Welsh ;
bright honors and distinction hang in
rich clusters ovcr lis future pathway
He loves his country and bis country
will honor him. At nisit, after Mr.
VS. address 10 the morn we attend.
ed tAe splendid oeeoert hH Pro.
fessor II amer, at the Summervillo
Seminary. Since Mr.. Gath
has had charge of this school, it
has grown to be an institution. Mark
me, although no flourish of ttumpets is
made by the Principal, he is moving on
where merit always bears a man.
rhe Seminary building is now large and !
veil furnished, surrounded by long gal :
and halls reaching through and ,
trough the building, ana each and
very room supplied with a fireplace. '
Mr.. and Mrs. G., are both iudofatiga- :
lie in their efforts to merit success, and :
hey will, by and by, be at the head
f the largest, as they are now conduct I
the best female school in East Mis-. ;
'
The Principal of the Seminary set =
ed at Summerville, with no relation in '
he State but his brother of the Insti.
lite brought no influences but what an "
onorabIe, upright struggle would be. :
1t, and already the work is done, :,
We are going to have a President !,
November, but don't exactly know I
low who will be the man.
Breckenridge and Lane are ahead as '
r as We can learn but Bell and Everett
I'VE many friends, and if Douglass di.
dea the Democratic vote with Brock
they may be elected, As the .,
ing moves now, every sane man must C
ID does see the election of Lincoln to OF
q certainty. If he should be elected 81
the Union viii be dissolved, =
d then Heaven knows and wisely con. n
from man the train Of evils or bles.
lgs that is sure to follow. m
In my next, I will give you an ac. u. ! :
mt of a trip down the country via ~
luderdale Springs, where We advise j
cry body to 60 who wishes to leave Il.
me. They treated us right in every "a
'pect. Wishing for rain. | am, as | =,
IS last year when | wrote yos "a
QUIDAM. NJ,
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List OF Lettcf

Re aiming in iht Post % G at Nt
OF in ', 1860, which Il not takan eu'
October nextw Will be ottO rs 'nrG.
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Capt, Duck end biz accomplished off
GERS, Lieuts Nicholson. Vest, Hardy ant
Hughes The rank and de showed them
selves worthy Of their leader aud his aids
To the ladies the gentlemen are mucl
indebted for Tie pleasure which is ever
awakened 81 their presence. On Thurs.
day the whole company returned home,
and very happy with q hest Of pleasant
memories. no would insert the whole
proceedings bit they are too long, and
especially this week, for bur columns.
PHEASANT GRovB Church.
The citizens ofthis neighborhood cele.
brated the day with more cclat, perhaps.
than any neighborhood in the county
DR.. A. Il. FAINT delivered an Grafton and
the Declaration of Independence was
read by j. D. Feomster. The Noxubee
Rifles we're invited and we're in attend
ance, as was also a very large crowd.
When the Company arrived upon the
ground, they we're received in a hand.
some speech by W. CT. II. Buck, ESQ,
which was responded to BY Lieut. Riyes.
A splendid dinner was prepared by the
ladies', and they contributed greatly, by
an unusual large attendance, u The en-.
joyment of the. occasion. Asthe Senior
was encosed in a fiery aee, in the
shape Of a uniform, he bad not an oppor.
Of seeing all tie preparations
which had been made III honor of the
occasion. The drill exepiso Of the Ri
aes was limited to marching up a hill
then marching down again. AL
DR., Eant's ~ Mas m able
one some objection very properly
made DaBi 9lexioa as un
suitable to the occasion nd the day,
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SHUQUALAR.

Many Of the patriotic citizens Of the
above place joined the Quitman Light
Infantry and left town TO. celebrate The
day at lauderdale Springs, where a
sumPtuous dinner had been prepared for
them. On nDtion Of Capt. Duck, Capt.
R. i. Darracott was chosen to preside
when the cloth was removed and the
wine brought in. Patriotic speeches
we're delivered, and regular and volun.
teer toasts we're drank which were an
honor 10 tho leads and Learts Of the
company In the evening the Infantry
went through a handsome parade, led by