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The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-08-08

DrED,-At the residence Of John Martin, in
Amite county, on the 9th of May, 1850, SoLoMox
BEHNET NEATuERsBY, youngest son of Dr. Solo
mon and Martha J. Wcathcr.by.
Solomon was born in Amitc county, on the
10Th Of March. 1910, and when he died was
twenty years old, one month and twenty days
lie died of the typhoid pneumonia, was sick ten
days, and suffered very much before his death
lie was buried in the family graveyard by the
side of his father, and his funeral sermon was
preached, on the 18th ofJunc 1850. by the Rev.
Andrew Day, Of the Methodist church Solomon,
after thoroughly preparing himself for college,
went to the University Of Mississippi in May,
1856, and entered the Freshman class. lie re-
manned at the University until August, 1857
when he finished the Sophomore class and re-
turned home. lie did not return to the Unvcr.
sty, as be did not intend to make professional
man of himself and having selected planting
for his avocation in life, thought his education
sufficient for all practical purposes. Sol was
the first and only representative Amite county
has ever had at the University in the Literary
Department, and well can she afford to let his
character and standing remain on the University
books as a specimen Of her young men, for she
has many reasons to be proud of him lie en-
tered college when he was sixteen, and although
so young and in land Of strangers-without
the pale Of a mothers gentle and benign infu-
ence-thrown entirely upon himself to mould his
collegiate character-yet most nobly did he per
f,..-, l, = L. =
universally noted for sobriety and gcntlemanly
manners, and on account Of these. and other kin
bred qualities Of head and heart, gained the adj
miration, not Only Of the Faculty, but Of all his
classmates and f-llow-strdents. While at the
University he was a member Of the Phi-Sisna
Society and was attached to the interest of his
society with all that intensity Of interest which
so much characferizes partizan zeal He Joined
the Social Circle at Oxford. and never drank
any kind Of intoxicating LIQUOR from the time he
jnioed to the day Of his drath; he was great adj
vocate Of the temperance cause and perfectly alb
hoTTed intoNication IN I'll its various shapes and
forms. Sol. was one Of theInoSt esfinable Young
men that was ever raised in Mississippi; unas-
Stunning IN his manners slfablc in his disposition.
lrm IN his oi'i1ions, manly and generous towards
all, he made friends wherever he went 7 have
known him from early childhood. and very init
mately during six months Of his college course.
and know that much more could be said in
honor Of his memory. but viii desist on account
If the length Of this article. Before his death
be became perfectly resigned to his fate. believed
his SINS were all forgiven, and died with a tn
umphant hope of blessed Immortality Let his
fond mother. sister. brothers. and steb-f,tber be
cOnsoled by this, and confidently hope. that
ellis pure thoughts were borne.
Like fumes If sacred inceIise DER the clouds
and waited thence on angel's wings through vavs
Of light to the bright source of alin
4 FRIExP.
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Adyices from, Mexico.

Nrw ORLEANS, Aug. G.-Thc Schooner Poo
mac has arrived below from Vera Cruz with adj
vices to the 9lst ult. She brings special DIES
patches from United States Minister McIane, tc
Washington. The health of the city of Vera
Cruz was very good.
Gen Miramon was at Lagos. The Liberals
were concentrating their forces for an attack on
the City of Mexico. The Bishop of Guadalqara
had been seized by the Liberals with the hope
ofeifectng an exchange for Gen, Uragua. The
Miramon part threaten another attack on Vera
Cruz.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-08-08

Wa have just received the August number Of
this excellent periodical, which ought to COM
mand much wider patronage than it receives
among Southern men. It is a monthly journal
of 1913 pages, published at Washington and
New Orleans, at s. per year, and devoted to the
discussion Of questions Of vital interest to all
statesmen, and especially to those of the South.
Contributions from many of the ablest pens in
the country adorn its columns from month to
month. The following articles are contained in
the present number:
Unity Of the Human Race, etc.
Cotton and Negroes.
Frederick the Great and Carlyle.
The Ruler and the Ruled
Declaration of Independence and the Republi.
can Party.
Southern Wealth and Northern Profits.
The Prairies
Public Amusements - Siege of Ismael. =
Southern Patronage to Southern Imports
The Soul-Mining and Internal Improve
ments. Commerce = Agriculture. : BIZ
ography.-Miscollaneo Statistics.-Edito-
rial etc.
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New Advertisements.

We invite attention to the advertisement Of
Franklin Female College, Holly Springs, in
another column. The President-nev j. f.
Douglas--bas had large experience as an in
structor and is eminently fitted for his position
His teachers are well qualified to discharge their
several functions; and the college, under its
present able infringement, deserves a large share
Of patronage.
Mr. Heher CAT, Of Holly Sp-ings, has a
Largo and well selected stock of Books, Station
cry, etc., which, TO our knowledge he proposes
to sell upon the most favorable terms. Call
upon him once, and you will be very likely to
fall into the habit of calling there, when you
wish 70 purchase anything in his line. v
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Our Paper.

The circulation Of the ISTELLIGENcER is by no
means what il should be- in this county espcci-
nly There are hundreds of our political friends,
in different portions Of the county, who might,
by proper efforts on the part of our wel-wishers,
be induced to subscribe for the INTELlIGENcER
Each Of our present subscribers could easily
procure for us another, and thus aid in extending
the influence and usefulness of our paper. All
favors Of this character-and we have received
many of thcm-are and viii be, gratefully re-
mcmbcrcd.
The ISTELMorNcER already has large circu-
lation among the students and dipmHi of the
University and we rely upon them still further
to aid MS in extending II among the same class Of
readers and their friends. Our past has been so
cheered by their encouragement that we cannot
permit ourself TO fear for the future. v
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| The Weather.

TINS is just now. an uncomfortable subject
Not wishing TO strain our credit with ourreaders,
we shall not undertake to state how high we
found the mercury in our ''tormenter" when we
last climbed the tall ladder by which, only, its
distant top can be approached Suffice it to say.
that any man who is not satisfied with the pre-
sent cheated term" as a specimen Of warm
weather, is unreasonably hard TO please, and
may go to warmer region If he can find it.
One slight shower, only, has fallen since our last
ISSUE and the parched earth is as thirsty as an
old topper at day-broak. u
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Arrivals and Departures OF the Mails
At Oxford, Miss.

NORTHERN NAIL arrives every day at $50 P. ~
Closes going South at IL A. N.
SOUTHERN MAIL arrives every day "a. N. Clos
es going North at 8 Pa
Poxroroc MAIL, via Lafayette Springs and Toceo-
pola. arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at
fRM Departs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
ALAN Closes at Pm.
PAxoLl MAIL, via College Hill, arrives Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at P. N; Departs Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at A. N. Closes ia
6 An
PARIS NAIL arrives every Saturday at Pm. De-
parts every Friday at A. N. Closes Thursday at
6P.M.
Rocky FoRD MAIL arrives every Saturday at - N.
Departs at P. NJ. Closes at II An
WIN DELAY, PM
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Plank Sidewalks.

EvrnvBopy, living on South street, was Of the
opinion, year ago, that plank sidewalk was
greatly needed on that street 1t was known,
also that it must be paid for by voluntary con-
tribuuons. Those, however, could not be OBJ
tanned. until, from the bad weather, the street
becamcamost impossible; and then, from the
same cause, the con lition Of the roals was such
that lumber could not be hauled in from the
mills How would it do to get the lumber into
town ao,r and trust to the later influences Of the
rains and frosts for the means to defray the cost
of constructing the walk v
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Personal.

VIZ recently welcomed to our sanctum, Mr..
Galloway, editor of the Columbus Erpositor.
Mr. Galloway was en- route to Holly Springs, to
attend the grand Douglas Squatter sovereignty
hullaballoo, of July 22d lilo seems to think
that Douglasites are numerous in South Missls-
sippi lie tried very hard TO convert US.
r. d. SHRoPsmRE, Esq, of the Aberdeen His
sissigpi CoRserratire, was in Oxford some days
ago, as we learned after his departure. Had We
been aware of his presence here, it would have
afforded US pleasure to offer him the freedom of
our sanctum.
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no 659.l
K A N S A S.
Synopsis Of the Presidents Procla-
nation, No. $50, Dated April 90,
1850.

1COO'
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 unoiiered in the counties Of Mar
shall and Washington.
At the land Office at JUNCTION CTr, on the goth day
Of August next of tirtythree townships, heretofore
unolcrcd in the counties Of Clay aud Dickson.
At the land office at JUNCTION CIR, on the 10th day
of September next of thirty-four townships and frac
tional townships heretofore unofered in the counties
of Wise and Butler.
At the land Office at Fosr ScnTr, on the 18th day
Of August next Of twenty-five townships and parts
of townships heretofore unoered in the counties OF
And rson, 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 will 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 on 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, lS60-s-6w.
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T a G III ty.

LITERARY DEPAETyENT Rev. J. f. Douglas. Ms
T. J. Dou-las, Mr.. 7. L. Douglas, Miss Fannie C.
Steger, Mss NJ. A. McAnally, Mss NJ Clay, and Miss
Lizzie Murdoch.
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT Mr. Frank A. Tepe
Mrs Fannie E. Tepe, and Miss Lizzie Murdoch.
The above corps Of teachers has been selected by
the President with the greatest care exclusively from
the South, and he Is satisfied they are fully compe-
tent to give instruction in all branches usually taught
in tie best Female Colleges
TIE entire building has been reprinted and thor
oughly renovated. The school has the most approved
style Of furniture and new and extensive apparatus
The chambers large vel ventilated and furnish
ed with everything conducive 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
non Of the Memphis and Charleston and Mississippi
Central Railroads and is easy Of access to most Of
the Southern and Western States.
T. The former patrons Of Franklin College and all
who are in search of school for their daughters or
wards, respectfully requested to call and examine
before sending elsewhere.
For particulars apply for Catalogue to the Presi-
dent.
JOSEPH E. DOUGLAS, PEs'r.
HoILT SFRISes, AHr. 3, 60 -l-l0-n
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Married.

Ok the 18th Of July 1860, at the residence of
Mrs Griffith, York, Penn, by the Rev. Charles
West Thomson, FRANcIs w. KEYEs, Esq. TO
Miss MARY GRIFFITH, both of Mississippi
We cut the foregoing from Pennsylvania
paper. Mr.. Keyes will be remembered by many
of our citizens as graduate Of the University,
of the class of 1855. lie is now a promising
lawyer Of Carrollton. We congratulate him
upon the success he has achieved in his "suit,
the result of which is stated above. y
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Accidental Death.

DAY or two since. as we arc informed Mr.
Philip A. Yancey, who formerly resided in Ok
ford, and, still earlier in Holly Springs, was
this county. when he was thrown from his horse
and instantly killed. lie will be remembered
by many Of our readers as "Uncle Phil, under
which designation he was accustomed to speak
of himself Y
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-08-08
Acknowledgements.

To our Kind friend, Mrs. Wiser, We are in
debtcd for a supply of delicious peaches, sent
to us few days since. Such favors are always
acceptable, and our friends may be assured that
our gratitude viii be lasting.
To another lady friend we are under obi
cations for basket of very nice apples We
named one or two of them but, some how or
other, the number Of seeds in them never would
come out right. We feel that we are destined to
be an old bachelor.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-08-08

DIR. Cloud's Southern Rural Magazine, the
American Cotton Planter, and soil Of the
South.
We are in receipt of the August number Of
this valuable Agricultural and Horticultural
journal, to which our only objection is of pure
ly nominal character: that is to say, we think
its name unnecessarily long. 1t is a monthly
magazine of As pages, published by DIR. n. b.
Cloud, at Montgomery Ala, at 81 per annum.
ern planters.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-08-08
Bell and Everett Club.

VIZ understand that there is an organization
in this place under the foregoing title and that it
met on Saturday last and was addressed by Jas
e. Frierson, Esq, Of College Hill, whose speech
IS said to have been highly creditable to him
One Of our friends who listened to Mr. Frierson.
thought he exhibited great ability in doing 50
wei in 50 bad cause The same talent he
thought, employed on the Democratic side.would
have produced magnificent speech \
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no. 6co.l
n E B r AS K A.
Synopsis of the Presidents Procla-
nation, No. ego, dated April 20,
1870

Synopsis of the Presidents Procla-
nation, No. ego, dated April 20,
1850.
IT 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-sx townships heretofore
unolfered, in the counties of Jones and Saline.
At the land Office at BROWNSVILLE, on the goth day
Of August next of tEentyOur townships, heretofore
unoilered in the counties Of Fillmore and Jefferson.
At the land Office at NEBRASKA CRY, on the 18th
day of August next of twentyeight townships and
fractional townships heretofore unohered in the
ties Of Clay Lancaster, Calhoun, Saline, Greene and
Butler.
At the land Office at NEBRASKA CITr, on the 27th
day Of August next, CT twenty-seyen townships and
fractional townships heretofore unofered in the coun-
tics Of Saline, Greene, and Butler.
At the Land Office at OMAHA CRY, on the 18th day
Of August next of thirty-three townships and frac-
tona townships heretofore xnoffered, in the coun-
ties of Piatt lard and Cunning
At the land Office at DAcOTAH CITT, on the 9Th day
Of August next, Of forty townships and fractional
townships heretofore unofered, 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 thirtyseven townships, here
toiOre unOiered, in the counties Of Pierce and 0ui
Coud.
The lands viii be offered with the usual exceptions
Of school sections, DC, &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 will be admitted until after the expiration Of the
two weeks
Presumption claimants are required to establish
teir claims to the satisfaction Of the proper Register
and Receiver, and make payment for the same OH or
before the day appointed for the commencement of
the public sales otherwise their claims viii be for
feited
JOS. S. WILSON, Commissioner of
the General Land Office.
GISERAL LAND OFFICE, June IA, 1s5O-s-sr.
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North CaroIinn Election.

RALEIGH, August G.-In forty-tive counties
Pools nett gain is 3OO9 over Fimorc's vote Of
1856. These counties comprise more than
prise two-thirds of the vote of the State. If Pool
gains at the same rate in the counties to hear
from, Ellis majority will be about 1000.
The Democracy carry the State with a dimin-
ish ID majority in the Legislature.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-08-08
Fatal Accident.

and a most excellent and worthy man, who had
long been a citizen Of this county, came 10 Ills
death, few days since, at a saw-mill in which
he had an interest, just over the De Soto line
We learn that he was preparing to place log
for saving, and that it rolled over upon him and
crushed him. lie leaves family. Y
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-08-08
A Shaver Abandoned n, Sea,

New York, August G.-Inteligenco has been
received here that the brig W. II. Kibbey was
found abandoned oil Anquilla, by the U. States
steamer Crusader and brought to Key West on
the 9i,h alt. Previous to her abandonment she
landed cargo Of slaves.
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Dangerous ARRAY.

Al Paris, in this county, last week, Ed Muir
ray and William GullicN were engaged in per-
sonal conflict, when the latter was severely, and,
as is believed dangerously wounded by knife
in the hands Of the former.
AxoTHER-At Wyatt, on Thursday or Friday
last r. Timer and John {. Davidson engaged in
a figh', in which a sword and a butcher-knife
were employed by the parties respectively. Both
were injured, but to what extent we have been
unable to learn.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-08-08
Gen, lya.Acr,s bsOycments.

NEW ORLEANS, August 6. -Advices have
reached this city, that Gen. VIM. Walkers expe-
ditcn, composed of five vessels and five hundred
men, lett the Island OF Coscnmel, on the Goth
ult. for Nicaragna
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dluibrrsitp of stlisslssippi
F a G u | t y.

~ ~ -
FREDERICK A. P. BARNARD, Ii. D.,
CHANCELLOR.
WILLIAM F. sTEARNs, IL. d., and
HON. JAMES +. TRoTTER,
Professors Of Governmental Science and Law.
FREDERICK A. P. BARNARD, L. D.,
Professor of Physics, Astronomy, Civil Engn-
eering, and Evidences of Christianity.
EDWARD C. BoYNT0S, NJ. A.,
Professor of Chemistry Mineralogy and Geology.
HENRY wHITEHoRNE, NJ. A.,
Professor of Greek and Ancient Literature.
JORDAN N. PHIPPS, NJ. A.,
Professor Of Pure Mathematics
WILLIAM ID MOORE NJ A.,
Professor of English Literature
HON. LUCIUS Q. c. LAMAR,
Professor of Ethics, Metaphysics and constlta-
tonal Law.
ALEXANDRA j. QUINCIIE, NJ A.,
Professor Of Latin and Modern Languages.
BURTON n. HARRISON, b. A.,
Assistant TO the Professor Of Physics
-
THE thirteenth annual session of this institution
viii open on the l7th day of September, 1860, un-
der the direction of the able and experienced Faculty
named above
The University offers advantages to young men
seeking thorough education, unsurpassed anywhere
in the United States and Wequalled in the South.
Its apparatus and arrangement for the illustration
of Physical Science, and Chemistry, entirely un-
riyalled In minealogy il possesses a cabinet Of Sc
lect specimens choice and valuable.
The President and Professors need no conmenda-
ton from the Board of Trustees most of them being
well and iayoraby known to the public, expericn.
ced and able instructors.
The location of the University is in the highest
degree leathfu-no epidemic sickness having ever
occurred there or in Oxford.
The government of the University is mild but ei
icent Every effort is made to 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.
II is also easily accessible, being on the line of the
Mississippi Central Railroad, which is now fully com.
pletcd.
The accommodations are ample for the comfort Of
at least three hundred students.
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
TEEMs--Tution $40 per annum.
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 pri
vate families about Sl2 to 81 I per month.
JAMES NJ. H0WRY,
sec'y OF the Board.
Oxford, July 4, lsGO-l-5-ly.
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Scarcity of Candidates.

SO far as we are Officially" informed there is
but one candidate for any County office in I.afiy-
cite county. That aspiring gentleman is Z. u.
MooRE, Esq, Our present capable and efficient
Clerk of the Probate Court, who announces his
consent TO serve the people of the county in that
capacity for two years longer.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-08-08
ENcnisIrIlY Election.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. G.-The election for Clerk Of
the Court of Appeals was held to-day.
The vote Of this city is as follows:
Leslie Combs apo, McClarty 1903, Boil.
ing 9Sl
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AGENTS

A. B. SrRAwBRIDGE q Co., IL l-2 Commercial
place. New Orleans are authorized to act agents
for the IatetigeRcer to receive subscriptions and ad
vertisng to make collections and receipt for the
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A Pious Wish.

Nh. GALLOWAY, of Columbus, said to us, when
he was here, that when Douglas came to be Pre-
sident we would see the error of our ways
Now, we are not often vain enough to express
good wishes IN our own behalf: but we do wisl-
that We may live TO see the time of which Mr..
Galloway spoke Death would find us in good
old age, and our head, white with the SHOWS Of
many winters, would bow without reluctance to
the stroke. Il would not live Away"
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School Wanted.

A YOUNG man, who has several years expert
ence in teaching, wishes to engage as teacher OF
a small school, or as tutor in a private family.
He prefers 10 be near the line Of the railroad.
Address Editor of the HntelIigeReer. Satisiac-
tory references given.
July lS-7:lm.
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A COMMON armchair is more comfortable seat
than throne, and soft beaver hat lighter
and more pleasant piece of head-gear than a
crown
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ELEPHANTS live for two hundred, three hun
dred, and even four hundred years. A healthy
full-grown elephant consumes thirty pounds Of
grain per day.
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Brilliant Meteor.

Or the NIGHT of Thursday last, at about 10
o'clock, beautiful meteor, of extraordinary bril-
liaricv, was seen by numerous persons in this
locality. v
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SiGnincant.

WnES a Dellite and a Douglasite meet a
Democrat, they uniformly show a disposition to
double teams" against him.
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Divine Service.

Divine Service.
Rev. JONI r. THOMPSON viii preach in st Pc
ter's Church, Oxford, next Sunday night al l-2
o'clock
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2ratrst 9lrius bp Grlrgrapb.
Arrival OF the steam ship Kangaroo

NEw YoRx, Aug. 6-The Cunard screw steam
ship Kangaroo arrived off Cape race to-day from
Liverpool, with advices TO the 27th ult, at
Up NJ
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Administrators Motto,
Executors Notice.

WHEREAS, letters Of administration on the Is
w tate of Mitchell Chdress, deceased, were gran
ted to the undersigned at the last term of the Probate
Court of Lafayette County, State of Mississippi; Nov
oil persons having claims against the estate Of said
decedent are hereby required to exhibit the same
within the time prescribed by law, the same viii be
barred. J. W ESTELl, ExeF.
juno %, ;s6o-l-4sw.
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OXFORD PRICE CURRENT.

Corrected weekly for the Intslligeneer, by r.
E. DoYLE, Grocery and Commission Merchant.
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New Flour.

NEW FLOUR and FRESH CORN MEAL just re
y c,iytd, and for sale by
Aug. LIT X. Z. DOYLE.