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DIED.

DEPARTED this life, on Tuesday, August 2sth,
1860. at his residence IN Oxford, Miss, RoBEEr
sHEEsos, aged about ifty-nine years.
He was attacked with bilious fever about the
14th of the month, and finally died Of hemor-
rhage-a disease with which he has been afiict-
professionally for near 20 years. He had been
feeble for year or two, but seldom complained
He was temperate and discreet and seldom ex-
posed himself, with the exception Of that neces-
sary exposure which was consequent on his
occasional trips to his plantation. He had re
turned from visit to his farm on Tallahatchie
some six or seven days prior to his attack, in APP
parent good health but the extreme heat of the
summer, and the fatigue Of travel, may have
over-tried the constitution, and invited the at
tack. ~, t
Mr.. Sheegog was a native of the Emerald
Isle" and emigrated to this country when quite
a boy For several years during his youth and
carly manhood he was the protege of George
Crockett ESQ.,, a distinguished merchant of
Nashville, Tenn. The links in the chain Of
friendship between those two men never became
rusty. at
Mr.. Sheegog was emphatically q business
man. He enjoyed the confidence and esteem Of
those who transacted business with him in an
eminent degree, and he was never known to for
felt either. He was the idol of his kindred, and
many of them enjoyed his friendship in sub
stantial form.
He had by industry and attention to business,
amassed respectable fortune, and he never
withheld his hand, when an object of charity
was presented to him.
lie was public spirited man--no enterprise,
which had for its object the moral intellectual
and physical development of the country but
he sustained by his means and influence
Mr. Sheegog was in manner, quiet and unob-
trusive man. In the dispensation of his char
tiles, he came as near fulfilling the Divine COM
mand as any one with whom we are acquainted
He was regular attendant ON Divine worship
was well versed in the Bible, and although he
never attached himself to any church, he was
believed by those who knew him best to have
been christian. o.
This whole community, and large circle OF
friends, have cause to mourn his loss. We be-
lieve we speak the sentiment of the entire COM
munity when we say, that his bereavcd family
have the sympathies of all
Ar Jackson, Miss, July 2sth of typhoid fc-
yer, WILLIAM II. DAVIS, of this county, aged 10
years.
Deceased was a son of Col John D. Davis re-
siding near Abbevillc. The nississippian says
Though deaf mute, he was a very smart boy.
Hetold his mute sister, just before he died, that
he was happy-that he would soon be at home" "
William Davis has only exchanged earthly tram,
mels for the white roles of blest immortality.
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E a. 1t v;

LITERARY DEPARTMENT Rev. J. Z. Douglas, hrs
y. J. Douglas, Mr.. 7. L. Douglas, Miss Fannie G.
Steger, Miss NJ. A. McAnally, Miss II. Clay, and Miss
Lizzie Murdoch.
ORNAMENTAL DEPARfNEST:-Mr. Frank A. Tepe,
Mrs. Fannie L. Tepe,, and Miss Lizzie Murdoch.
The above corps of teaehers-has been selected by
the President with the greatest care exclusively from
the South, and be is satisfied they are fully compe
tent to give instruction in all branches usually taught
in the best Female Colleges. -
The entire building has been repainte1 and thor
ouehIy renovated The school has the most approved
style Of furniture and and extensive apparatus
The chambers are large well ventilated and furnish
cd with everything conductive to health and comfort
Holly Springs celebrated for its health and beauty
is situated on the great highway from New Orleans
to New York, twenty-five miles South Of the juno
rion of the Memphis and Charleston and Mississippi
Central Railroads. and Is easy Of access to most Of
the Southern and Western States.
The former patrons Of Franklin College and all
who are in search Of school for their daughters or
wards are respectfully requested 10 cali and examine
before sending elsewhere
For particulars apply for Catalogue to the Prcsi
dent.
JOSEPH r. DOUGLAS, PEs'E
HoLLT sFnSes, Aug. 5, eo-1-ie tE
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fatest glehs By Grlrorapb.
Arrival or the Pony Express.

ST. sosEPn, Mo-, Sept. 3.-The pony ex-
press from San Francisco, with California
advices to the 22d ultimo, arrived at this
place last evening. ..
The exports of silver from the Washoe
mines, during the past two months, amount
to s23e,OOo.
The exports of gold from California, since
January last amount to $4,500,O00 against
S2,soo,Ooo during the same time last year.
OREeoN.-Advices from Portland state
that the Secretary of State has refused to is
sue certificate of election to Gen. Shiel, on
account OF the election being premature and
unauthorized by law.
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Our schools.

Our Schools. II -||| } DID I-I-L--
LAST Monday, the Fall Session of the Ok
ford Male Academy began. There were in
attendance, We understand, about thirty-fve
pupils. The Messrs. Lewis won an enviable
reputation for the Academy during the last
year, and we are glad to know that the pros
poets are fine for a large school the present
session.
The Fall Session of Union Female College
will begin on Monday next, the 10th inst.
Under the Presidency of Rev. S. G. Burney,
Union College rose rapidly into public favor,
and we have every reason to believe, that,
under the management Of Rev. r. s. Thorn
as, the new President, it will lose none of its
popularity. 1t has superior facilities for the
education of young ladies, and we hope to see
a large number Of pupils present this year.
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PREsuMpruous.-Th editor of the Oxford IN
teHigencer sleeps in. the same house with scve-
raj pretty girls. Not long since, the young la
dies were serenaded, and the editor thanks the
sercnaders for RECALLING him with sweet music
-Prairie Ne,cs. - l'.t ID -'--
Not quite so bad as that, Mr.. Ners We ac-
tualy were sercnaded by band of as lovely
girls as Mississippi can boast, We do not Won
der though, that you should blunder so. You
are such "sore-shinned old bachelor" that you
are jealous of any good luck other editors meet
with. Don't take on so; may be you'll find one
after a while. Come-up to ''our house" about
Christmas, and you may hear all those screnade
songs encored. q
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N E B R ASK A.

Synopsis of the Presidents Procla-
nation, No. $50, dated April 20,
1860.
TT orders public sales in the Territory of Nebraska,
Il as follows:
At the land Office at BROWNSVILLE, on the 9Th day
Of August next Of twenty-six townshipS heretofore
unOffered, in the counties of Jones and Saline.
At the land Office at BROWNSVILLE, on the Goth day
Of August next Of twentyfour townships heretofore
unofered in the counties of Fillmore and Jefferson
At the land Office at NEBRASKA CITY, ON the 18th
day of August next, of twentycight townships and
fractional townships heretofore unofered in the coun-
ties of Clay Lancaster, Calhoun, Saline, Greene and
Butler.
At the land Office at NEBRASKA CRY, on the 27th
day of August next of twenty-sevcn townships and
fractional townships heretofore unoered in the coun-
ties of Saline, Greene, and Butler. sa. 81.
At the land Office at OMAHA CRY, on the 18th day
of August next, of thirtythree townships and frac-
tional townships heretofore xnofered in the coun-
ties of Plat, lizard, and Cunning -.rg
At the land Office at DAc0TAH CRY, on the 9Th day
Of August next, Of TOsty townships and fractional
townships heretofore uuoifercd, in the counties Of
Cedar, Dixon, Pierce, and Qui Court.
At the land Office at DAcoTAH CRY, on the goth
day Of August next Of tlirtyseven townships here
toforc unofered in the counties Of Pierce Snd Qui
Court
The lands win be offered with the usual exceptions
of school sections &c, &c.
The sales viii be kept open Until the lands are all
offered, which is to be accomplished within two weeks,
and no longer, and no private entry Of any of the
lands win be admitted until after the expiration Of the
two weeks. 7t
Presumption claimants arc required to establish
their claims 70 the satisfaction Of the proper Register
and Receiver and make payment for the sane on or
before the day appointed for the commencement Of
the public sales otherwise their claims viii be for
feitcd.
JOS S. WILSON, Commissioner Of
the General Land O6cs
GISEkAL LASr oFFruE June IA, Issc-s-ew.
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Arrival OF the Steamship Bavaria.

New YoRK, Sept 3.-The steamship Ba
varia arrived at this port to-day from Liver
pool.
The latest accounts received from Scicil
state that Sandman frigate arrived..at Cairo
on the 18th of August, bringing DR. Bcrta-
no, with important dispatches for Gen. Gar
ibaldi. Immediately after the reception of
these dispatches, Gen. Carl baldi issued ar
order of the day, stating that he was obliged
to absent himself few days, and placing
Gen. Liston in command of the land and sea
forces.
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GAY Time GENERALLY.

LAST Saturday was a gala day at Holly
Springs There were several free fights, one
shooting scrape, and one stabbing affair. Mr..
James House had in the morning, difficulty
with Mr.. W. att Eppes, in which the latter was
severely bruised A little later, while House,
in company with horse trader named Shuman,
was on the way to the Mayors Office, Mr.. James
Robinson, a son-in-law Of Eppcs met him, and
calling on him to defend himself drew repeat
ing pistol, and fired at him three times. House
was not touched, but one of the balls struck
Shuman in the corner of the mouth, knocking
out several teeth, aAd ranging round the scull,
lodged in the back part Of the head Shuman
is not expected TO recover.
At night a fight occurred, in which man,
name unknown, had his arm almost severed
from his body with shoe-knife. Two men,
Loving and Castor, are under arrest, suspected
Of having committed the offence.
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Tremdlh House, Chicago.
+ wk would call the attention. Of our friends
who design visiting the Northwest 70 the
advertisement Of this House in another col
umn. Ne stopped az the fremont House,
during cur recent visit to Chicago, and must
say that we were never treated more hand
somely. The fremont House is first class
hotel, and the proprietors never weary in
their efforts to promote the comfort Of their
guests.
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speaking at Holly Springs.

We heard Gen. Harris and Mr.. Walter dis
cuss the political issues of the day at Holly
Springs. We do not recollect that any new
points were made by the speakers unless when
Col. Walter declared that Bell had always been
in favor of protection, and boldly defed any one
to point to vote of his which proved anything
to the contrary. That was something decidedly
ner. Both gentlemen spoke with much car
nestness and cloquence, elciting frequent APP
plausc
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Union Female College.

The next session of this Institution will com
mence on Monday the 10th inst. II has been
established, at considerable expense, to afford
the best advantages and facilities for thorough
education. The College buildings ar, commo-
dious and well ventilated The Teachers assure
those having daughters to educate, that every
attention will be bestowed to render young la
dies cheerful and comfortable.
For further information, apply to Rev. r. S.
Thomas President of the Faculty, Oxford, Mis-
sisippi. [sept5-l4-tE
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From Minnesota.

From Minnesota. 80
A friend has recently received alettcr from ST.
Paul, which says that Mrs. Prince, Of Mississp-
pi, has been in trouble. The abolitionists have
persuaded several Of her negroes to leave her
Col. Christmas, ofIssaquena county, lost :.
liable servant girl in the same way. The scoun-
drcs got out writ of habeas corpus and per-
suaded the poor negrcss to leave her master
After she had determined to go, her master gave
her fifty dollars, and her mistress forty more, so
that she might not depend altogether upon thu
cold charities of the abolition thieves.
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Coal! CoaI!! CoaIlI!

Coali CoaliI COalIi!
THOSE of our citizens who intend burning coal
this winter, would do well to purchase of Messrs.
DAM. MElnuI., Holly Springs. Messrs. d.
& II. are engaged in furnishing the first quality
of Pittsburh coal to the good people of our
neighboring town, and they will supply the peo-
pie of Oxford at tho very lowest prices.
Address, Messrs. Damn & Merrill, Holly
Springs. lsep5-l4-5J
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Elections,

BESIDES the election in Vermont yesterday,
and that which takes place in California today
there will be elections before the Presidential
election, in the following States: Maine, Sept
10th; Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida Oct. LIST;
South Carolina, Oct sth; Pennsy lvania. Ohio,
Indiana, Iowa and Minnesota, Oct 9th.
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Counferfeiters.

Counterfeiters.
We understand that three men, who had been
engaged for severaldays, in showing the queer
at jackson, Tenn, IeR that place on last Friday,
sr0Fiag their purpose TO come sOuthEsrd, and
naming some Springs In PontOtOc county, as
their destination. pae Of the threa is large
rau-Auned man, 2bout six feet high, with red face
and rhiskers. The three had succeeded in
passing. at Jackson. several counterfeit ten dol
lar bills on the Bapk Of South Carolina We
have seen one Of these cOunterfeits II is very
coarse, ard the signstures evidently the work Of
the sane hand Ills made payable to L COobs.
Others are made payable to X. Hobbs The
paper Is flesh colored. We advise our friends TO
watch for the counterfeiters spd for the spurious
bills
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aluibersitp Of Mississlppi,
F a G u l t y.


FREDERICK A. P. BARNARD, Ii. D.,
CHANCELLOR
WILLIAM +. sTEARNS, Ii. d., and
HON JAMES +. TR0TTER,
Professors of Governmental Science and Law.
FREDERICK A. P. BARNARD, IL d.,
Professor of Physics, Astronomy, Civil Engin-'
eering, and Evidences of Christianity.
EDWARD C. BoYNT0N, ~ A.,
Professor of Chemistry, Mineralogy and Geology.
HENRY wHITEHoRNE, NJ A.,
Professor of Greek and Ancient Literature.
JORDAN NJ PHIPPS, n. A.,
Professor Of Pure Mathematics.
WILLIAM ID MOORE N. A.,
Professor of English Literature
HON LUCIUS O. c. LAMAR,
Professor Of Ethics, Metaphysics, and Constitu'
ALEXANDRA j. QUINCHE NJ. A.,
Professor of Latin and Modern Languages.
BURTON y. HARRISON, b. A.,
Assistant to the Professor of Physics
. nr
tbs thirteenth annual session Of this institution
will open on the 18th day Of September, 1860 un-
der the direction of the able and experienced Faculty
named above. ~
The University offers advantages to young
seeking thorough education, unsurpassed anywhere
in the United States, and nequallcd in the South
Its apparatus and arrangement for the illustration
of Physical Science, and Chemistry, entirely I'M
riyaled In mineralogy it possesses cabinet oil Sc
lcct specimens choice and valuable.
The President and Professors need no commenda-
ton from the Board Of Trustees most of them being
well and fayorbly known to the public, as eIperen-
ced and able instructors.
The location of the University is In the highest
degree heathful--no epidemic sickness having ever
occurred there or In Oxford
The government of the University is mild but eff
fcient Every effort is made 10 cultivate manly
tone Of feeling among the students and AN elevated
standard of morality il is, moreover surrounded by.
population whose practical regard for religion and
morality is well known and is not surpassed any
where.
1t is also easily accessible being the line II the
Mississippi Central Railroad which is now fs.iy COM
pletcd
The accommodations ample for the comfort Of
at least three hundred students. f,
A spacious Gymnasium, with all the most approved
apparatus for encouraging bodily exercise and pro-
noting physical development will be ready for use
in the fall
TERNs-Tuton $40 per annuln.
Fuel and attendance S25 To those who lodge out
of the college buildings $40.
Tuition in the Law Department $50.
Board in the college boarding houses and In pr-
vate families about Sl2 to Sl4 per month.
JAMES ~ H0WRl,
Secy OF the Board
! Oxford, July 4, ls6o-l-5-ly.
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"DE Bows REVIEW" for September, has
been received. The liable of Contents" pre-
sents feast more than commonly rich. Here
it is:
Family History, and the Philosophy of
Names; Genius and Industry in their Re
suits; German Literature Baltimore
Past and Future; The Siege of Ismail;
South Carolina-Hcr State Sovereignty (;
The Dance; Pictorial Literature; Public
Amusements and Social Enjoyments !;
Modern Sociological Fiction; Life o.
Andrew Jackson, by James Parton" Plan
tation Life-Duties and responsibilities;
Department of Miscellany; Editorial Notes
and Miscellany. 9ar.r-
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TnE Democratic majority in the recent Texas
election is not much short Of 10000. They re-
member, over there, thatwhile Bal was advising
the withdrawal of the troops from Mexico, and
voting against the supplies, Breckenridge and
Lane were in the front ranks, battling for the
honor of their country, and the integrity of Tex
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Democratic National Executive
e.. VI 3e-sia C0mmilfec. Esa trr

The following named gentleman compose this
Committee:
Hon. T. l. Stevens, of Oregon, Chairman
Hon X W. johnson, of Arkansas.
Hon Jefferson Davis of Mississippi,
Hon Jesse ID. Bright, Of Indiana.
Hon Thos b. Florence, of Pennsylvania.
Hon Geo W. Hughes Of Maryland.
Hon John W. Stevenson, of Kentucky.
Hon John r. Thompson, Of New Jersey
Hon. A. b. Meek, of Alabama
Augustus Scheli, Esq, Of New York
Isaac n. Wright, ESQ.,, Of Massachusetts.
Hon James G. Berrct, of Washington, d. c.
VIM Finn, of Washington d. O.
Walter Lcnox, ESQ, Of Washington ID. O.
NJ. w. Cluskey Washington, d. G. Resident Secy.
Geo. w. Riggs, Washington, ID. c. Treasurer.
All communications should be addressed to Hon.
Isaac l. Stevens, Chairman, Washington, ID. c.
Rooms Of the Committee at No tweuty-eight, Four
and a-half street.
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The same young hopeful wanted to know Of
his father, few minutes afterwards, il Niagara
Falls had eyesY
mo, sonny ;wlFao,typu .st thats" q
"'Cause, here's a picture, which says-'Ni-
agara Falls, looking from the Canada side
How can they look, if they hain't got eyes, I'd
like to know i 8A
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- = = -
Ma AJAX the accommodating Messcsgsr Of
Adams Express Company, has furnished us. du-
ring the week, with papers ahead Of the mails.
To TIE kind friend who has 50 fiequeatly fur
nished us with fruits, we are especially grateful
May the heavenly fruits that grow perennial on
the Tree Of Life, be.her reward sA.lO s
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Gretna Green.
MONDAY morning, last, youthful couple ar

MONDAY morning, last, youthful couple ar
rived in town, anxious to be made one.
"The course Of true love never did run smooth"
and this was no exception to the rule. The rig
orous law interposed, and the license could not
be had. The lovers were not to be baffied thus !;
and we believe they sought Tennessee, in hopes
to. find some Gretna Green, where marriage is
made easy. Success to them, Of course
P.S. Since the above was in type, we under
stand that the lovers have succeeded in making
it all right, without going to Tennessee. All OBJ
stacles have been removed, and
'the winter of their discomfort
Made glorious summer by the sun of
matrimony. Happiness to them.
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The foreman of this office requests us to
return thanks to those porthy members of
the al. C.,"-Messrs. S. b. r. and J. D.
who called upon him yesterday afternoon.
They said they were well, but he didn't be-
lieye them.
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Executors Notice.

WHEREAS, letters Of administration on the Is
w tate Of Mitchell Chldress, deceased, were erar
ted TO The undersigned at the last term Of the Probate
Court ofLsfayette County, State Of Mississippi; Now
ell persons having claims against che estate Of sad
deccdent arc hereby required to exhibit the same
within tie time prescribed by law or the same VIII be
barred wv. ESTELL, E1ef.
june 81, ;seo-l-i-sn.
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CALEB c. WOODBURY., Postmaster at White
Pigeon, who was lately arrested for robbing the
mail and held in $4,000 bail, failing to find
sureties for the amount killed himself on Sun
day last in Detroit to escape committal to
Prison
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Observe. Further.

Observe, Further.
APPLICATIONS for back numbers Of our paper
have been frequent, recently. Whenever it
could be done, we have complied with said re-
quests, and those who do not receive the papers
sent for, will please take it for granted that we
have not got them.
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We ask attention to the advertisement Of
Messrs. Pickett, Wormcley d Co., Memphis.
This house is too well known to the people
of this community to need Oommendation
from vs., w esE.s
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Hos. MUS c. FowLKEs died at bis residence
In Yieksburg, on Monday, Aug 27sh. He bad
for many years been Mayor of that city, and
held that Office at the time Of his death
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Please Observe.

Please Observe. ,1lAAt ,s9oAc u. 20
SoaE person has removed, inadvertently, per.
haps, copy of the Peansylranian from our
sanctum. Ithas put us to much trouble as the
paper contained copy" If our friend will re-
turn il, he will confer favor
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xOOOs
1T orders public sales in the Territory Of Kansas
Il follows:
At the land Office at JUNCTION Cry on the 9th day
of August next of forty townships and parts of town
ships heretofore unoffered in the counties of Mar
shall and Washington.
AT the land Office at JUNCTION CRY, on the goth day
of August next of thirtythree townships heretofore
unofered, in the counties Of Clay and Dickson.
At the land Office at JUNCTION CIrY, the 10th day
Of September next of thirtyfour townships and frac-
tiona townships heretofore unofered in the counties
Of Wise and Butler. -t..
At the land Office at FoRr ScorT, on the 9Th day
of August next of twenty five townships and parts
of townships heretofore unofered in the counties Of
Anderson, Coffee, Madison, and Butler.
The lands will be offered with the usual exceptions
of school sections, &c, &c. ~
The sales will be kept open until the lands are all
offered which is TO be accomplished within two weeks
and no longer, and no private entry of any of the
lands WI. be admitted until after the expiration Of
the two weeks
Presumption claimants are required to establish
their claims to the satisfaction of the proper Register
and Receiver and make payment for the same or
before the day appointed for the commencement Of
the public sales, otherwise their claims will be for
feited
JOS. S. WILSON, Commissioner Of
the General Land Office.
GENERAL LAND OFFICE, June IA, ls6O-s-6w.
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Citation.

To lie mknorn heirs Of James DOrheny, Deceased
V0U are cited to appear before the Probate Court
Il of Lafayette County, State of Mississippi, the
fourth Monday (bcing the cath day. of September,
1860, to show cause, il any you have why the final
account of James w. Dorherty, as Administrator Of
James Dorherty, Deceased should not be audited and
allowed. BY order Of the Court
f. d. MOORE, Clerk
Aug /, 1s60-l-9-4w.
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THE Savannah (Ga) Republican, Bell paper,
now comes to us with the tickets Of both Bell
and Douglas displayed at the head Of separate
columns,
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For Probate Judge.

VNTE are authorized to announce r. s. STlTll, OF
w Holly Springs, as a candidate for Probate
Judge Of Marshall County, at the ensuing October
election.
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For Sheriff.

WYE are authorized TO announce the name OF w.
w s. MCKEE as a candidate for Sheriff of Lafay-
cite County, at the ensuing October Election.