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Cancers really Cured, and Female Dis
eases Successfully Treated.

Cancers really Cured, and Female Dis.
eases Successfully Treated,
hR. s. GILBERT, after many years expert
A. ence, is of opinion there is not an liberated
womb that he cannot cure, if lie has a fair trial
No man in the nation has had more experience fol
the last 20 years than he has, and perhaps no man
has had more success. There is not State in
the Union that he cannot show living witnesses OF
his skill. He has a partner in London, an eminent
regular Physician, with whom he is in constant
communication, and all the new remedies discov-
cred, he receives.
Hundreds Of females, who are altogether durable
if taken in time suffer the disease to go on until it
becomes cancerous, after which, 10 most cases. life
is burden, and death is the only relief. His In
Urinary is new and well-furnished his table is as
good as any in the country. lie has also a negro
lnirmary. He has failed to restore sup.
pressed menstruation. He also treats diseases of
the skin, and uicerous affections Of every grade
whatsoever. Ho has the Vapor Bath proper, and
will cure Rheumatism and all mercurial diseases
quick the Hot Springs.
Memphis, Tenn, Dec. Is. '57-tf.
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EUST received, Darrell Of Tobias Bitters, 70
- sale by the gallon or bottle. J. b. M0REY.
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VICkSBU kG, MISS.
hEALERin Pianos, Melodeons Guitars, Violins,
II Flutes, &C., &c. Sheet Music, musical mer-
ehandise, fancy goods and stationery.
At our WarerOom, will always be found from IF
teen to twenty-five Pianos, from the best manufsc-
tories, Of every variety Of style and Price. We
have the only
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j. S. SIZER'S

NEW ADVERTISEMENT FOR 1850.
MO I'VE have in store and ready for sale.
~ 10000 lbs of pure white Lead, best brands.
5000 lbs French Zinc. 5000 lbs American Zinc
1000 lbs assorted Colors in Oil. 10 kegs pure red
Lead. 1900 asserted paint brushes, best make.
5 barrels Of best Putty. casks English Linseed
OIL 5 bbis Turpentine, and all other articles ne
cesssry for the Painter and Glasier; ,,,pn
Feb IA 80. -. 5. SlhEK.
MO. sash, Window sash, Sash. 10000 lights
IN of white pine window sash, just rsce sI19o
Feb IA 80. D. =. SIAEh.
MO 3-Window Glass Window Glass-a sizes
~ best brand just received from the best factory
Feb IA 80. >. .. oLAEh.
MO. HIN few words, our stock is full and
IN complete in all departments-prices satisfac-
tory; and we invite all dealers in our line to call
and examine. Feb IA '6e. j. = SIEk.
MO. Wall Psper-Wall PaPer-Fire Boards,
~ most beautiful spring styles, just received by
NTO- lOiIs-Oils-Oils-2 bbls cold prepared
IN Castor Oil. 2 bbls pure Nestsfoot. l cask
pure Sperm. 2 casks Tanners. ! Dbl Olive. IL
dozen in baskets, pure Salad Oil, expected daily.
MO. 6-Wines-Brandies-0id Bourbon, to-
IN inst received, the best and purest, from most
reliable parties. Call and examine. Us. s.
MO 7--Pure Kentucky Mustard, BurrOWes'-I
IN am daily in receipt Of this, the best Of all
mustard. feb IA '5o) J. s. SIZER.
nro Observation-Disclosures -Quinine month
IN lv receipts large and all other chemicals in
proportion, received by monthly orders. J. 5. 5.
NiO- s-snnds-Snuas- snuifs-l2 dozen Mac
IN coboy, 100 pounds in bladder. l2dozen Honey
Dew. lust received. IL dozen Scotch: ~ dozen
American Gentleman. ]. .. SICK.
NT0 I0-yaIaabTe Family Medicines-6 dozen
~ Sandford's Liver Invigorat0r. doz. Ayers
ps.,orai- 6 doz. Mrs Wipslow's Soothing Syrup
II al char articles of well known character jusi
received. feb II go. J. 5. slZEK.
Nm II-Ritters-lTo Bitters, Stougt
~ .ons Bitters. Hostetters Bitters and all otheI
R;t,ars and TONES, Of well known reputation. JUS
.s.s;vsd. by feb Il 80. Is SlLER.
Nm Iq--Hair Combs-Hair Brushes-Fine Tor
IN toise shell Combs Ivory, Horn, India kuboe
| Camhs. and best English and American Hair Brush
es. just received by -- .. Q. ol11-.
MO I3-Tooth Observation-Disclosures Sponge
IN large invoice just received. :. :. >.
40 Il-Books Books-BoOks-a large stock jus
IN opeued, Q large invoice just shipped.
Feb Il 80. .. .. ol1en.
MO MISUNDERSTANDING
~ Is Rsams Superior Legal Cap Paper.
a Foolscap
n Letter
% % Commercial Note Paper.
90 Small Letter, assorted Colors.
wedding Cards, Envelopes &c., in profusion;
FEB Il 80. J. y. sIZEK.
RT0- I6-Syringss, Trusses, Shoulder Braces, DC
lN large and elegant variety, now IN store:
Feb 1880. IS. SlZER.
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Valuable House and Lot for Sale.
HNHE House and Lot on President street, former.
Il Iy owned by Judge Maye's, and now occupied
by the undersigned is offered for sale, on very ad-
vantageous terms. Persons DESTROYS of purchasing
can apply to Geo ). Yerger, Esq, John T. Hull, or
TO the undersigned.
Feb IL '6O-W3m, T. ID. OZANNE.
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FOR SALE

tALUA BILE PLANTATION FOR SALE
4 OFFER for sale my "Athlons" place, situated,
Il in Wilkinson county, Miss about ID miles
from " oodvilie and % from Matches, on the lower
WoodVille aud Nathe1 road, between the Buffalo
and Homeehitto. II is some 2 miles from Hutch
ms Landing On the Mississippi is some four or
i've miles in q direct line from that river and
when the Homochitto is opened it will lie within
two miles Of navigation. 1t contains about 1900
ceres of very fine land great deal Of it bottom
land; is beautifully timbered, and affords fine
pasture as can be found in the country. About 800
acres are now in cultivation. The improvements
consist of dwelling house, Clubhouse, quarters,
cribs stable &c. The neighborhoOd is good and
healthy. Possession given lst OF January.
For terms apply to JOHN s. HOLT.
Oct 2S 'J9-sSW IT,
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1850 RAILROAD TRAVELLING 1850
New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern
Railroad.


Railroad,
lsa = u HA5...,: D |.
passenger Trains leave New Orleans, at the
Il Depot OF the Company, corner Of Calliope and
Magnolia streets, at thirty minutes past seven
O'Clock in the morning, at six O'Clock in the even
ing and arrive at New Orleans at six o'clock In
the morning, and at seven o'clock in the evening,
daily, Sundays included.
Trains leave jackson going north at sos A. NJ
and at 3:l2 +. NJ; and going south at S:25 A. NJ.
and at 7:36 Z. NJ.
Trains connect at jackson with Southern Rail-
road Trains for Vicksburg and Brandon, and at
Canton with Mississippi Central Railroad Trains
going north.
Children three years old and under, free those
over e. rec and up to twelve years old, half price ;
all over twelve years Of age, full fare.
Through tickets to all principal cities, North and
East, can be obtained in New Orleans at the ticket
office of the Company, adjoining No 40, St Charles
street opposite the st. Charles Hotel, or at the De-
pot.
BENTLY T. HASELL,
Chief Engineer and General Superintendent.
C. p. OAKLEY, General Ticket Agent.
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.
Frights are received in New Orleans at the Com
paDys Depot. foot Of CalIiope street, up TO $3.50
P. N, daily, Sundays excepted.
All freight intended for transportation must be
distinctly marked with name or initials of consig-
nee and place of destination and no freight will
be received unless consigned to established stations
on the line OF the road or its connections.
The company holds itself responsible for the val
ne Of all cotton shipped by the road, which may
be lost by fire. from the time it is receipted for
stations on the line until twelve hours alter notice
to consgnees Of its arrival at the depot in New Or
leans.
Agents Of the Rsilroad Company are not permit
ted to receive or receipt for bank notes. specie
elry, or other Express matter. They will be re-
ceived by the Agents of the Adams Express, 96
Camp street.
BENfLY D. HASELL,
Chief Eng. and GenI Sup't.
7. S. WILLIAMS, Master of Transportation.
Nov 10 '5g-f
$50 Reward.
ID ANYWAY from the subscriber, on the 10th
u inst. three negro boys, viz Riley, yellow
about feet high, slim built and age about Is years
Ben Bixler, yellow or light griffe, about feet 10
inches high with nearly straight hair, and scant
age about q years. Peter or Pee, yellow, about 5
feet. inches high, age about 26 years, has a seal
from burn upon one bullock, or rather between
the buttocks.
They will most probability to reach the New Or
leans and Jackson Rairsad, and travel towards the
North by night, along the line.
will pay $25 each, for their apprehension, and
delivery in any Jail, or will give $50 each, for
their delivery to me at Waterproof.
Jan 25 '6O-Im w s. MIILAR Waterproof La.
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YOUNG LADY who has had charge of an
n Academy for two years, desires q situation as
aTEAcHER, in school or private family. Course
of instruction the higher English branches French,
Music, and some of the Ornamental branches. Best
reference can be given.
Address Miss B. b., Box II, jackson, Miss, sta
ting terms proposed. Sept 10 '59-u-
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FOUR YEARS. Experience with Hal


FOUR YEARS. Experience with Hair
RestoPatiVes:
The following letter from gentleman long
and favorably known in Boston and vicinity,
who has had most favorable opportunities
of knowing of what he writes, will, we are
sure, satisfy the most crelulous
WALTHAM, Mass, Jan. Goth, 1859.
MEssRs. w. E. HAeAN & Co.: Gents-I
have been selling HEIMSTREETS "h,imita-
lie HAIR REsToRATIvE'Ffor three or four years,
NTH good satisfaction and SUCCESS I have
tried various other articles in the market,
pages, Packard's, Ayery's, Woods, &C.,
but yours has the Eecided preference among
them all | have neper hesitated to recon-
mend it for all it clsims to do. Several La lies
in our town who hsd been bearing false hair
for several years have laid it aside, and now
have full end IusuriGRt head of hair of orig
fndI shade and cola, produced by using two or
three bottles of your article and when by
some means they have been induced to try
something else, plmed upon them as being
superior, they have almost inua, ia6ly returned
to the use of your Hair Coloring again, as the
only naeritoTi0as and reliable article in use
finding it as toilette article as cheap as any
Of the Hair Oils or Washes with which the
market is flooded. lam yours very truly,
S. B. EMMONS.
Remember that these unpareHed results
were produced BY HEIMSTREETS Lapita-
be, the original and only reliabsearticle in use.
Sold everywhere-Price SOC and 81 a bot
tie. W. e. HAGAN & CO., Proprietors,
Troy, n. Y.
Sold in Canton by Morey & Bro, Gassell &
Baughn- Sold in jackson by j. B. Morey.;
; j. S. Sizer, and all the druggist.
j. WRIGHT, & CO., New Orleans, Whole
sale Agents. Jan '60-s&w 6m.
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A GREAT R1RE7TN-


'HWE place formerly owned by DR.. b. D. Williams
Il within miles Of Clinton, noted for health
and in reach of the finest schools in the State
male and female, well watered, with or 700 acre,
of good creek bottom, for sale, low, very low as
am determined to break up farming. There are
1920 acres in the tract, gin house. and press
new corn crib, fine dwelling house &C. Nearly
1000 bushels corn and fodder also mules and horses
brood mares, cattle, sheep and hogs. The land
will be sold cheap and on accommodating terms
Mr.. Tier, the Overseer on the place, will show
the land to any one wishing to purchase, or appIi-
cations can be made to the subscriber at Clinton,
Kinds Co. Miss. GEO. STOKES.
Nov '59-tf.
Eagle of the South, American Citizen, Canton
publish till forbid
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BARGAINS =!

HAVING reduced our large Stcek Of Ladie
IA Dress Goods, clothing &c. &c. to a mere EN-
nant, and preparatory to going an in about twt
weeks, to lay in our Spring and Summer Goods
We will oeer to the members Of the Legislature
Grand Lodge, and all others interested, goods at d
great Bargain.
Jan II go ROBINSON, wINpLEY l. co.
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EDWARD T, McGHEE.

Having been appointed Agent for tie sale of the
above fertilizer in the State of Mississippi, il
would afford me pleasure to send on few orders so
that we might make test this year, not that
havnt full confidence in the testimonials above. but
because desire to bring the matter right home
The article comes in sacks and is easily transporta-
BILE. Now is your time Planters to double your
crops, and permanently enrich your lands.
Address, ID. W lLLLlA hS.
Jau 81 '60-W3w. jackson, Miss.
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The Confessions and Experience of a

Victim
hESlGNED for the benefit, and as warning
~ and q caution to those who suffer from ner-
vous debility, indigestion, lowness of spirits, want
of sleep, premature decay. dc as consequence Of
youthful imprudenee, the baneful habit Of self
abuse. At the same time pointing out the certain
means Of sef-cure.
BY who has suffered from the above cause,
and from misplaced confidence in medical humbug
aud quackery. Single copies sent (post-free) on
the receiptof a stamped envelope, bearing the ad-
dress of the applicant. Address,
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq,
Dec 20 ,5Q-NYm Redfnrd kinrs Gnmnfv N
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T u r N I II U r. E .
NEAGLE S. CARPENTER.

T u r N I II u II E.
NEAGLE s. CARPENTER.
Successors of W. & q. b. Neagle.)
HAVE associated themselves in copartnership in
Ii New Orleans, and would take this method of
informing their friends and the public generally
that they will continue to keep constantly on hand
q large and assorted stock of
FURNITURE,
At the Old and Well-known Stand,
Nos. SO, 50 and 81 Royal Street,
ENTRAHCE-No. 81.
MATTRESSES FEATHERS, FINE LO0KING-GLASS
And every Description Of
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
Comprising
Rosewood Walnut and Mahogany Chairs and Cham
Der Sets, in great variety,
Springfield Bottoms,
REFRIGERATORS, ICE-BOX, etc., etc.
Goods packed and shipped with the greatest care.
NEAGLE CARPENTER.
WIN. NEAGLE, New Orleans.
], C. CARPENrER Late Of Jackson Miss5
p s. The senior partner will spend the greater
portion of the year in New York, and the Eastern
market and make weekly shipments, giving the
house peculiar advantages.
May Sd '55-H.
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TESTIMONIALS IN REGARD TO THE
MANIPULATED GUANO.

1t will be observed that many Of them speak of No
2, but particular attention is asked for all.
LAGRANGE, GEO, Nov. 18th, 1852
JoHN KETTLEwELI, ESQ, Baltimore Md.-Dear
&r:-Owing to absence from home, did net re-
ceive your circular of October addressed to me at
this place, until to-day, otherwise should have
certainly replied to it more promptly.
can truthtully state that the experiment paid
me more than one hundred per cent. profit. At
least am SO much pleased with the result, that
expect to use several tons of it next year.
should have been pleased to have given ysu a
more extended detail of the experiment, but time
and space will not allow me. WIN. p. BEASLY.
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X. Ii. ELAN.
(FORMERLY OF NATCHBZ, MISS.
HAS located at So Barouue, and l76 Gravier sts
New Orleans, two squares in the rear of St
Charles Hotel. Where he now has a large lot of
slaves for sale, which will be regularly recruited by
fresh importatiOns during the season. 1t is only
necessary for my old customers to know where to
find me. t. others would say please give me
trial Oct 81 '59-6rn.
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MRS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS nurse
and female physician, has Soothing Syrup,
for children teething, which greatly facilitates
the process OF teething by softening the gums
reducing al ACKNOWLEDGEMENT allay all pain
and Is SURE to regulate the bowels. Depend
uponit, mothers, It win give rest to yourselves,
and relief and health to your infants. Per-
fectly safe in all casses. See advertisement
in another column. Aug. 80 $50 sSw1y.
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SADDLES. BRIDES AND TRUNKS.

"HfPS, Martingaies, Saddle Bags, vaiisea Stir
w ruPs, Bits, at the City Trunk Store, and q
general assortment of Saddiery Materials.
take particular pains that my work shall be
done well, and made workmanliks and durable. |
will always keep No. article, Iron axlstree wag-
on. 2. . and Horse. e. JOHNSON
Jan Soft. WI Aliens OIl stand
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MIssIasJVVE Stdt6 httF JUS
4 NE0RGE, Vol. Feeeived-maii at $3.50 cash.
"a can supply three complete sets of Mississippi
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W. ". CRANE co..,
LOUISIANA CARRIAGE REPOSITORY,
Nos. ~ and 81 Carondelet Street.
New ORLEANS.
k9y Always on hand, a complete assortment of
Carriages and Harness.
May SLY.
X. c. KERR,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
JACKSON, MISS.
January ~, IS5S.-tf
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LAND SALES, &C., &c.
no! HOME-HUNTERS, no!


VHERE is a small lot of land, containing 500
Il acres, more or less, situated on either side of
Bahaa Creek, in Lawrence county, Miss, five miles
North of Brookhaven depot, and one from the New
Orleans and jackson Railroad for sale.
The greater portion of this land is finely timber
ed with pine, and the tract embraces splendid
mil-seat, q vast area of rich pasturage, good
ceiled dwelling, out-houses, good spring, and a
Young, bearing orchard. Sawyers, graziers and
get a more convenient or desirable location.
This land must be sold, and the terms are accom-
modating. For particulars, apply at once to
poyI4 59-wtf b. NELSON, Canton, Miss.
A DESIRABLE RESIDENCE FOR
SALE.
n OFFER my residence for sale at very low fig
l. ures and it is Of the most central places in
towns highly improvol si tn all the convenien-
ces necessary to home. Tn, a has eight rooms
with all requisite out. iIdings. On corner 10,
100 feet front by 220 feet deep-two squares west
of the Capitol fronting the Executive Mansion.
JOHN 7. HULL.
oo41k So
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b. MOREY will remove, early in February,
1850 to Ellis Corner, No l, Cheapsidc, where be
VIII ohsr, on the best OF terms, his large and con-
tinualiy Increasing stok Of Drugs, Paints, Books,
tationery, PAines, Watches, JewelTy and Var
ieties.
NoTIcE.-We rely upon all cur prompt paying
customers settling their Inatured accounts and
notes a. early in January possible. and cordially
invite them to favor us with larger bills for 1880.
J. b. MOREY, jackson, Miss
Dec30 50 JIG. M0BEY BRO, Canton.
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LOOK OUT.

GONE person or persons have, on several occas-
~ IONS broken opon the gates of the Fair Grounds
Now, this is to warn all such, to be on the lookout
for am resolved to prosecute any, whom | may
have reason to believe guilty of this offence.
Jan '50-w4t. -. WILLIAMS, Sec Bureau
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s66d, OF the D5SG FBIuVlan UuanO.
Yours, truly, LEVI HOWELL.


HENDERSON, HoUsToN Co., GA, Nov. Is, 1859.
Mr.. JOHN kErTLEwELL.-Sir Your polite cir D..
cular was received by due course of mail, and an
answer has been withheld until the present, in or
der to give the result of my experience, you say
"good or bad, ," in the use of your Guano. pur
chased last winter of your agents, Messrs. n. A.
Hardee i Co., Savannah, two tons of your Manipu-
lated Guano, No. 2, applied one hundred and
twenty-five pounds per acre in the drill bcdded
on the same; planted in cotton and cultivated in
the usual way. The crop thus MANFRED grew off
rapidly commenced fruiting early, and yielded six
ty per cent more cotton in the seed than did lands
Of similar character where no fertilizer was used,
without increasing the ultimate growth of the
plant 1t has paid large per cent on the invest
rlent. Most respectfully, yours,
EnWAQn MrGHEE
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HAMILToN. n. C. Noy. 9Th. 1883

HAMILTON, n. G., Nov. 5th I65y.
MEssRs. kETTLEwELL 'OBER.- Gentlemen -
Having used your Guano pretty extensively the
present year. at your request now propose to give
you my opinion as to its worth, compared with
other manures. had never used any Guano be-
tor the present year. ] used in my corn, in the
same field, your Guano--2O0p pounds per acre--aOng-
side with my stable manure-l00 leads per acre
If there any difference in quality or yield of
my corn, was not able to discover it. | also used
it in my cotton at the same rate. ! find my cotton
to be as good as when used my best compost, cot
ton seed, or the best Peruvian Guano.
Yours, truly, LEVI HOWELL.
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CO. THE LAST AND IIsl
GREATEST INVENTION,

Of the Hoop Skirt Manufacture.
THOMPSON,S
Patent Corrugated steel Springs,
Reducing the Weight and Increasing the IStrengt1
Of Skirts one-hdif.
Il" s & C. II. THOMPSON & CO, offer the
w above, as the latest novelty, and the most
important improvement in Skirts since Hoops were
housekeeping to this fayorite garment light
ness, fexibility and strength never before known.
Every Lady in America who values comfort, health,
and true elegance in costume, should have one of
these admirable garments. Inquire for
ThOmps0n's Corrugated Skirts.
These beautiful Goods. owned and manufactured
solely byius, now form part of