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FREDERICK A.P. BARNARD, Ii D.,

FREDERICK A. P. BARNARD, LII D.,
CHANCELLOR.
WILLIAM F. sTEARNs, Ii. D., and
HON. JAMES F. TROTTER
Professors Of Governmental Science and Law.
FREDERICK A. p. BARNARD, LII. D.,
Professor of Physics, Astronomy, Civil Engin-
eering, and Evidences of Christianity.
EDWARD C. B0YNT0N, NJ. A.,
Professor of Chemistry, Minerlogy ard Geo,ogy.
HENRY WHITEH0RNE, NJ. A.,
Professor of Greek and Ancient Literature.
JORDAN NJ PHIPPS, NJ. A.,
Professor of Pure Mathematics.
WILLIAM D MOORE, NJ. A.,
Professor of English Literature.
HON. LUCIUS Q. G. LAMAR
Professor of Ethics, Metaphysics, and COnstitu-
tional Law.
ALEXANDRA J. QuINCTE. IT,. A.,
Professor of Latin and Modern Languages
BURTON \. HARRISON, B. A.,
Assistant to the Professor Of Physics
The thirteenth annual session of this institution
will open on the 18th day of September, 1900 M
der the direction of the able and experienced Faculty
named above.
The University offers adrantagrs to Young men
seeking thorough education, unsurpassed anywhere
in the United States, and unecualled in the South.
Its apparatus and arrangements for the illustration
of Physical Science, and Chemistry entirely ur.
ryalled. In mineralogy il Possesses cabinet Of
lect specimens, choice and valuable.
The President and Professors need no commcnda.
ton from the Board of Trustees, most of them being
well and fayorably known to the public as experen.
Cud and ahle instructions.
The location of the University is in the highest
degree healthful-no epidemic SICK ness having
occurred there or in Oxford
The government of the University "a mild but ei
fcieht. Every effort Is made to cultivate a manly
tone of feeling among the students and elevated
standard Of morality il is moreover surrounded bya
population whose practical regard for religion and
morality is well known and is not surpassed any.
where
II is also easily accessible, being on hr line If tho
Mississippi Central Railroad, which is now Say COM
pleted.
The accommodations are ample for the comfort of
at least three hundred students.
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-Tuition $40 per annun.
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 NJ. HOWRY,
Sec'y OF the Beard.
Oxford, July 4, 1s60-1-5-1y
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The n eling ON Friday NIsht.

According to announcement, a large number
fthe citizens convened at the Court House or
Friday night last for the purpose of taking into
consideration the duty Of Mississippi in the pres
emit alarming aspect ofour national affairs. =
On motion, j. r. Burney, Esq, was called to
the Chair and II. c. Stevenson appointed Sec
rotary.
In response to repeated calls, our talented
young friend VIM Bfaek, of Lowndes County,
took the stand, and in shoIt but eloquent and
fOrcible speech, portrayed the continued as
gressions of the North upon our rights, until the
election of their sectional President upon sec
tional platform, and pledged to wage still fur
Their and more destructive warfare upon our in
stitutions and interests, had added the last drop
of bitterness to the cup that was full before
He believed it to be the duty of Mississippi and
of all the slaveholding Stgtes, to withdraw i'm
mediately from a confederation whose powers
wore to be used for their degradation and ruin
and pictured the glory and happiness OF Sonth-
ern Confederacy where unity of interests, insti-
tutions and manners would be a bond of sympa-
thy to make us one in heart and hand, as in
name. Mr. Brack was frequently interrupted
by applause, ~
c. b. McCalcbb, followed Mr.. Braek In few
well timed and appropriate remarks.
Oscar +. Bledsoe was called upon, and RECALLED
us with chaste, close.reasoning appeal iii De-
hafo Southern honor and Southern rights.
1t was then
Resolred, That, inasmuch as various circum-
stances prcc' lie that this meeting should at
tempt to express the sentiment of the people of
the County, we respectfully request the citi-
zens of the county, irrespective OF party, to
meet at Oxford on Saturday, the oath Of No
vembcr, to take counsel together upon the vital
issues presented to the South by the election of
a Black Republican President
On motion it was further
Resolred That a Committee of three be APP
20 nted, whose duty it shall be to invite speakers
to address us on the occasion.
Messrs II. C. Stevenson, +. j. Loveoy, Esq,
and Howard Falconer were appointed said Com
mittce.
F. J. Lovcjoy, Esq, then addressed the meet
ing in fcrvid appeal to their patriotism and
love ofrght, and called upon all to stand forth
approved men, true to Mississippi, in this hour
Of trial.i
After several other stirring and eloquent
apecchcs, the meeting adjourned, amid the ut
most enthusiasm, to meet again, on Saturday, |
Vow oath.
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PROCLAMATION
By JOHN j. PE7TUS, Governor erMe
If Mississippi.

BY JOHN J PE7TUS Governor the State
IF Mississippi.
WHEREAS, the people of the non-slavchold-
ing States have, in various FORMS declared pur-
poses hostile to the institutions of the savehold
ing States and the State Governments of nearly
all the Northern States have, cyinced a settled
purpose TO evade their constitutional obligations,
and disregard their oaths in carrying on this war
on the rights and institutions Of the Southern
States;
And whereas, the recent election of Messrs.
Lincoln and Hamlin demonstrates that those
who neither reverence the Constitution, obey
the laws or regard their oathS, have now the
power to elect to the highest offices in this Con-
fedcracy men who sympathize with the n in all
their mad zeal to destroy the peace, property
and prosperity of The Southern section, and who
will use the powers Of the Federal Government
to defeat all the purposes for which it was form
cd and whereas, the dearest rights of the pco-
pie depend for protection, under our Constitu-
ton, on the fidelity to their oaths Of those who
administer TIE Goycrnmcnt
Now, therefore that the State Of Mississippi
may be enabled to take into consideration the
propriety and necessity providing surer and
better safeguards for the lives liberties and prop
erty of her citizens than have been found, or are
to be hoped for, in Black Republican oaths;
l., JoHN J. pErTus, Governor OF the State Of
Mississippi exercising the powers in me vested
by the Constitution, do hereby convene the Leg
islaturc of this State, md DO appoint Monday,
the 26th day of November, instant, for the
meeting of both Houses Of the Legislature, at
the Capitol. in JACKSON the seat Of Government
of this State
In testimony whereof 7 have hercun'o set my
hand and cauced the Great Seal
~ Of the State to be affixed ct the
s.. city of jackson, the 10Th day
'NNL Of November, A. d. 1860, End
~ of the sovereignty Of the State
of Mississippi the forty fourth.
JOHN j. PETTUS.
C. A. BRoUGHER, Sec'y of State.
Nov. 13. 1860.
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Arrivals and Departures of the Mails
isse At Oxford. Miss.

Esi NORTHERN NAIL arrives every day at $50 p NJ
Closes going South at IL A. NJ.
sournERN NAIL arrives every day at A. NJ Clos
O. going North at p NJ.
Posroroc NAIL, via Lafayette Springs and Toeeo-
bola. arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at
5p.x Departs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
ALAN Closes at 6 Pm.
81 PAsoLA MAIL, via College Hill, arrives Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at P. N; Departs Tues
DAYS. Thursdays and saturdays at A. NJ Closes ia
5AN
o PaRrs MAIL arrives every Saturday at ?. NJ De-
parts every Friday at 9 A. N. Closes THURSDAY al
GIN.
"a ROCKY FoRD MAIL arrives every Saturday at IL N.
Departs at NJ. Closes at L A. NJ
= ". ID. L. SMOSELEY, p. VI.
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
Oxford Intelligencer.

-OOO-
IT is proposed to establish ut Oxford Mississppi.
a weekly journal, under the foregoing tile, and to is.
sue the first number on about the list day of June
1860.
THE lSrELLrGEXcER will not be the organ of any
man, or of any clique or combination Of individuals:
but it will endeavor faithfully to represent the views
and sentiments of the community of Oxford and La
hyette county, and to uphold aud foster all the great
interests-educatiOnal agricultural material social
and mora-with which the highest welfare Of our pei
pie is identified. o. -
The fundamental doctrines If the State Righr,
school of Democracy will constitute the guides by
which the political course Of tie paper will be con-
trollcd; and while the INrELLIGENCfR will sustain
Southern Institutions and the cause Of the South with
energy and zeal it will do so calmly and only bv res
son and argumcnt-rememberirg that there is zeal
which us not according 90 knowledge" and whose
only weapons are empty defamation and apreaIs to
popular ignorance, passion, and prejudice 1t will
earnest ysupport the principles andorganzation of the
Democratic party but at the same time il will be
courteous to those of ellow-ctiEcns who are DO
litieally opposed to it will it descend. in any
case 10 personal abuse and utilization
The Editor first saw the light ia Tennessee but
was brought to Mississippi while he was vet an I'M
conscious infant Here he was nurturcd and ed,,es-
ted. he is graduate Of the University of Missis-
sipp lie is bound to Mississippi by every tie of as
soclation aud affection and it viii be his conant duty
to show that he is not unmindf Of those OBLIGATION,
which he owes to her.
Nothing will appear in the columns Of the TSrE1Ir
GENcER which the Editor does not believe to he true
Tor 1t is his purpose to establish for the paper repu
tation, both at home and abroad Which shall cause its
every statement Of fact to he implicitly relied on.
The Editor will studiously avoid ali controversies.
as Tar as the same may be avoided with propifety by
one whose duty it will be to call things by their right
names, when he speaks Of them at ali.
Terms, 50 per annum in advance, or s2 30 at IT,.
end Of the year.
HOWARD FALC0NER,
OxroRD, Miss May 9Th, 1860.
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rerrihle Hnmocide.

OK wednesday last, at COffeeville, difficulty
occurred between L. c. Snider, Esq, lawyer,
and Mr.. Riddicks hotel keeper, in which the
latter was shot and killed by the former. A
brother of Riddicks shot Snider, the ball passing
through the ehcek-bone, and injuring him SO
badly that his life is despaired Of All the par
t,ss to this sad affair were highly respectable
citizens Of Cofeevillc
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0You may Pass"

Ok the streets, little while ago, we were ac-
costed by drunken six-feet high specimen of
humanity, who ripped out big oath, and said
he wanted to whip some fellow that wore broad
cloth" Luckily, there were several places in
our coat where patches were needed, and we
pointed them out to the giant with broadcloth
-antipathies Releasing our arm, he freed us,
with the exclamation-"Y You may pass, sirr
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THE following delegates have been ap-
pointed by the Hon. T.. j. Hudson, President
of the State Agricultural Bureau, as delegates
to the Cotton Planters Convention of Gcor-
gia, commencing at Macon, December 3D.,
and continuing three weeks:
Hon. \. NJ Clayton, Hon. Richard Phil
lips, Col. J. B. FAINT, Col. E. n. Davis, of
Marshall county, Major Simeon Oliver, ilajor
F. Labauvc, Of Desoto; Col. J. L. Hoole, of
Pamela; Col. Ben. c. Adams, J. l.. Davis,
Esq, Of Grenada; DIR. NJ. w. Phillips, of
Kinds; Hon. Joseph Il. Davis, Of Madison !;
Hon. 4. B. Dilworth, Of Tiahomingo; Hon.
Frank Rogers, of Monroe; Hon. A. J. BufoTd,
of Lafayette; DIR. Walden, Of Carroll; Hon.
C. Rutherford, of Tippah; DR.. Duncan, of
Calhoun; Col. J. J. Williams, of Kinds /; c.
b. Baldwin, of Chickasaw; Monroe Quin, of
Pike; G. W. Ellis, of Copiah, w. c. Smedcs,
Of Warren,
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Admins Lrator's Notice.

EITEkS Of administration upon the estate Of
~ ma Garrett, deceased late Of Lafayette coun-
" mississippi having been granted to me by the
Probate Court Of said county, at the September Term
thereof $780, all persons indebted to said estate
hereby required to make payment to me, and those
having claims against said estate are notified to pre-
sent the same to me- duly authenticated, within the
time prescribed BY law their claims will be barred
J. G. W. BARNETT,
Sept26-6w17 Ad1'r
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SECESSION MOVEMENTS IN THE SOUTH.

SECESSION MOVEMENTS IN THE SOUTH
AUGUSTA ga, Nov 19.-EIon. Robert Toombs
has not yet resigned his seat in the United
States Senate 1t is his intention to resign on
the third of March next, unless Georgia secedes
from the Union.
'MmLEDGEvnLE Ga, Nov. 19th.-Hon. Alex
H. Stephens made strong conservative speech
on Saturday, which had the effect of making
affairs much quieter.
The bill calling a convention to meet on the
9th of January, passed the Senate unanimously.
MOBILE, Nov 19.-The Mobile Register de-
cares for secession.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Nov. 19.--Ion. Milledge
L. BOnham, member of Congress of Congress
from the Fourth Congressional District Of this
State, has resigned his seat
NgW YoRK, Nov. 49, Information has been
received here to the effect that Ex-Governor
Aiken, of South Carolina, is opposed to seces-
son.
WAsHISGrox, Nov. 19.--Citizens Of California
now in Washington. advocate an indep endent re-
public on the Pacific coast
Hon James B. Floyd Secretary Of War, has
expressed his determination to deliver the forts
and arsenals in South Carolina intact to his
successor, on the 4th Of March.
The press throughout Florida are demanding
of the Governor to call an extra session Of the
Legislature ofthe State, on account Of the cleo
ton Of Lincoln.
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Well Again.

Well Again.
We are glad to see that our young friend,
SUxxEEFIELD SYKES, of Columbus, has re-
covered from the effects of the terrible ac-
cident by which his leg was broken some
weeks ago. With some assistance from a
walking cane, he manages to move about al
most as nimbly rs usual.
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MARRIED.

Ar the residence If tie brides mother,
on the 18th inst, by Rev. Wm. i. Mitchell,
Ma. ROLAND T. JoHSsoS, ct Arkansas, TO
Mrs, ANA /. EIEaAoo, u tilis county.
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ARRIVAL OF THE PONY EXPRESS.

FoRT KEARSHT, Nov. 19th.-The pony express
arrived here to-day from San Frascisco, with Cal
if,,r,.ia ICES to tie 7ln iisisii:.
San FRAxcrsco, Nov. This city gaze LIN
coin Over SO51 n ljorii!, BIT II Is probable that
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Administrators Notice.

T ETTERS of administration upon the estate Of
IL Alexander NJ. Crawford, deceased late of La
fayette County, Mississippi, having been granted to
me by the Probate Court of said county, at the Sep
TENDER Term thereof 1860, all persons indebted to
said estate hereby required to make payment to
notified to present the same TO me- duly authenticated
within the time prescribed by law, or their claims
will be barred JOHN n. CRAWFORD
Sept26-6wl7 Ad,ar.
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GES. Partridge, of the Vicksburg Wig, says
his birthday came recently, and found him just
ssweet nineteen" 1t appears to us that time
has dealt lenently with the General, and given
him wonderfully good measure.
SPEAKING of birthdays ours came last
Wednesday, and found us on the sunny side OF
ahundred with whiskers in esse We have no
complaints to prefer against gray-beard Time !;
so long as somebody smiles upon us, the old FED
low may shake bis frosty forelock at us as much
as he plcases--we will not think hard of him
on that account
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BURNING oFTHE STEAMBOAT PACIFIC
u \ CAPTsLAMB LOST.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. 19.-The steamer Pacific,
Capt. Lamb, bound from Louisville to New Or
leans, was burned at Uniontown last night.
Capt Lamb was lost The remainder of the
officers crew and passengers were saved.
RESIGNATION OF MINISTER McLANE
New YoRK, November ia telegraph dis
patch received from Washington on Saturday
says: Intelligence has been received at the
State Departmct of the resignation of Hon. John
McLane, U. S. Minister to Mexico"
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Job Work.
We have received, and have on the way, a
large and complete assortment OF fancy jon type;
Posters. handbills. circulars, programmes, ball
tickets funeral tickets, cards. and plain and ian
cy work of every description, executed with
neatncss and dispatch
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MORE SECESSION.

NEW York, November ia Washinston
correspondent of the New York press reports
that Hon. John slidell, Of Louisiana, is warmly
in favor of secession.
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VIZ have reason to believe that this distin-
guished gentleman favors prompt and etficlent
action, on the part of Mississippi in relation to
the vital questions now before the country.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

VIM. Joslyn 7 WILL sell for Cash, on the fourth
MONDAY in October, 1890, the fol-
b. 7. James. lowing described land. to-Eit: SW5l,
Sec. No. 8, Township z Range & West.
The above land is levied On the property 81 De-
PENDANT James, end VIII he sold to satisfy piaintis
money and sll cost. W. s. NcKEF
oct s-lstds tSarH
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=, was Mr.. Rthelred Williams, and not Mr..
Mr. Fred Williams. as We announced, who was
last week killed by his negro man near Gre
1.da
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Cen. c,.hm,p coming Home.

Hox j. ?. CUsHxAN, Minister of the United
States to the Argentine Confederation, has OBJ
tanned leave of absence from the Government,
and will be at home in short time.
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Chancery Notice.

BY Virtue of a decree of the Chancery Court
of Lafayette county, Mississippi rendered at the
October term thereof 1860 / will sell at public
auction to the highest bidder, at the Court House
door in the town of Oxford, on Saturday, the sth
ofday of December, 1860, on a credit of twelve
months, the North West quarter of Section thir-
teen, township nine, range four, west of the ba-
sis meridian of the Chickasaw cession, lying and
being in the county and state aforesaid Bond
with approved security will be required of the
purchaser J, HICKMAN, Commissioner.
November7-23-4w.
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Douglas has carried the State. The legislature
of the State WI probably elect Douglas Uni
ted States Senator.
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Next Saturday.

Next Saturday.
LET everybody come out to hear the distin-
ruished speakers who will address us on Satur-
day next
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Administrators Notice.
Administrators Notice.

ETTERS of administration upon the estate Of
l. Robert P. Cooper late of the county of Lafayette
and State of Mississippi, deceased, having been
granted to the undersigned by the Probate Court Of
said county at the October Term thereof, 1850, all
persons indebted to said estate hereby required
TO make payment to me; and all persons having
claims against said estate notified to present their
claims TO me, duly authenticated, within the time
prescribed by law, or the same will be barred.
JOHN W. ESTILL, Admr.
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A Home Guard.

A Home Guard.
A friend has suggested an idea which seems
to US feasible and useful We have in our
midst military company, aud nourishlng
Castle of K G. C's, and are soon TO have the
Minute Men. Our friend proposes that, in adj
dtion to all this, the older men of the commu-
nifty, those who have families dependent on them
for protection, should organize themselves into
q military association fol the express purpose OF
protecting and being ready to defend their fire
sides and the dear household deities that circle
round them. 1t is a good suggestion. Who
will contribute to its success?
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AMAx. namel John Niblet, lrishman, was
ordered to Lave Brandon recently for selling
liouor to slaves.
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FIRE AT NEW ORLEAN

FIRE AT NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS, November l9.-Two blocks of
small frame buildings in the Fourth District,
were destroyed by fire last night
New York, November 12.-Thc bank of Sing
Sing closed its doors on Saturday
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MASS MEETIaG!!
The People in COuucil!!

The citizens of Lafayette County, irres-
pective of party, are requested to meet al
Oxford, on
Mart Saturday, Noeembr cath,
at eleven o'clock, to take into consideration
the course which Mississippi should pursue
in the present crisis of our national AFFAIRS
Our Senator and Rcprcscntativos,and Hons
Sam Benton, l.. @. C. Lamar, II. w. Walter
Gen. Thos. w. Harris, DIR. +. NJ. Green,
Hon. J. W. Clapp, and other distinguished
speakers will be present and address the
meeting.
Every man, who feels an interest in the
welfare Of his country should be present.
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RESIGNATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA
CONGRESSMAN
WAsHTSGToN, November l9.-It is reported
in this city that the delegation in Congress from
South Carolina will resign.
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AGENTS.

A, B. SrRAwBRIDGE l. Co., ~ l-2 Commercial
place, New Orleans are authorized to act as agents
for the Latetliyencer toreccive subscriptions and adj
sertising to make collections and receipt for the same
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W. s. PICKETT has charge of the Correspondence
and Financial Department.
CART. WoRNELEY attends to the Cotton Saes-has
had fifteen years experience in this department
EDWARD SnEEGoG the Merchandise Department
~ We keep large and complete stock of Groce-
RIGS and Plantation Supplies, which we sell low for
Cash, or on the usual time to our Planter friends
All produce sent to MS is insured unless dtberSis wise
instructed. We promise laithfulness and prompt
ness to oil business. We refer you TO our friends
Hon. !. NJ. uowry, w. s. Nelson, Esq. rhos n
Wendell, Esq, d. W. Jones, Esq, Jas IT, Sheegoe
Esq. [sep5I PICKETT, wORAlELEY & co.
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Notice.

A IL persons indebted to Col. J. z. CrsHNAN
IA for professional services, e.nsr by note OF &C
count are requested to call on the undersigned and
settle the same Immediately, or shall be compelled
to place all such claims Id the hands Of Thos. H.
Robinson for collection, as Col Cushman's business
must be settled up; r. E0yEJOY!
Ho-sHblI ,3sh, 15e1.-2l;:tt.
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SHIPS DESTROYED BY FIRE.

New ORLEANS, November 19.-The ship
Wldcat hence for Boston, was damaged by FIRE
fifteen miles below this city. She has returned
for repairs.
The ship John ID. Wood, with 900 bales of
cotton on board, and the bark Evadhe, with 8,
600 barrels of lime, were burned last night The
loss by the Wood amounts to sevent-fve or
eighty Thousand dollars.
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Cigars.

Those wishing fine Cigar can be accommodated
by calling at Reynolds Confectionery, West side of
the Public Square, Oxford, Miss.
Sep26-6ml7 w. G. REYNOLDS