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The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
The Weather:

Notwithstanding the war topic is al-engross-
ing, we must, occasionally, be permitted to
wedge in few words about that hackneyed sub
ject, "the weather" Did we not notice it. it
might go astray through sheer Spite and spoil
our fields and gardens, as it has been doing dur
ing the week past. On Friday night a very
heavy thunder shower drenched the earth, and
another on Saturday night These heavy and
continued rains arc anything but beneficial to
the growing crops; and let us hope and pray
for little warm sunshine, for awhile.
Yesterday, a cloudy, gloomy, chilly day, cx.
crted very Injurious effect upon the young
cotton plants. If they won't thrive, plough
them up and put in more corn peas and pota
toes.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
Mustered In.

The McClung Rinemen Captain John W. c.
Smith, were mustered into service, in Oxford,
on Saturday last, by MajorJ John Mctiuirk. The
Captain wants to enlist few more rhch TO com.
plctc his company the number of which he has
limited to eighty-four men. The Avent Cadets
were also mustered into service by Major Nc
Guirk, as 6mdl,,s soldiers. The Cadets made
fine appearance in their snowy uniforms, on
parade last Saturday. The young men are
above fighting such small game as geese. They
would fight giants, should they invade our soil.
The Avent Southrons, Captain w. g. Vaughan,
were not mustered in, in consequence of mum.
Der of the company being absent The rcqu
site number will be on hand next Saturday, and
the Southrons will then be enrolled for service.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
New Features.

In announcing the THiRTY-SEcOSD and THIRTY-
THIRD volumes of the Messenger the publishers take
pleasure in acknowledging the unabatcd confidence of
the public and the press in magazine which, during
so many yeais has obtained the favor of the Southern
people For more than quarter of a century, the
Messenger has been the exponent OF Southern opinion,
the medium of Southern genius the bold and outspo-
ken advocate of Southern Institutions. Far from
abandoning the position heretofore held in regard to
the paramount question of Slavery, it is prepared to
take still higher ground 1t will maintain, not only
that Slavery is social and political blessing, but that
is cxteasjon is necessary condition Of its erist nee
Essentially Southern Magazine the Messenger claims
the right share the good evil fortune of the South,
,chether in tie Union or out Of the Union.
With respect to its literary merits the Messenger
must speak for itself Its editorial columns have
been illustrated by the genius of Edgar A. Poe and
John r. Thompson, and its pages have been adorned
by many of the abest essays the profoundest ertl-
cisins, the most brilliant sketches the best poetry,
and the most popular novels OF the age In vertical
ton Of this statement, we need but to instance
"The Rereries of a Bdchelor,r "The Flush
Times of Ald5dna," and "VernOR Gr0re y
all of which were given to the readers of the Nesen-
ger before they appeared in the form of books No
pains will be spared to secure literary materials quite
as attractive as any that have appeared in the past
Among the New Features to be introduced are
Original Illustrations Fashion Plates, Popular Scien
the Articles, ana series OF humorous che'thes anu
Poems of Southern Life. The admirable Lectures
of Professor Faraday viii be continued. A Sparkling
Novelet, entitled "a Story OF CHAMPAIGNE" will
appear Also TRANSACTIONS of the shorter and most
brilliant stories Of the younger Dumas and other cee
blated French writers.
Attention is directed to our Advertising Sheet the
advantages of which, owing to the extensive circula
ton of the Messenger throughout the Southern States
and the perpldnc1i nature of amagazine compared
with newspapers, need not be dated upon.
May Is, 1861. bO-u.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
The Military Spirit.

While other towns are Dragging Of the num-
Der of soldiers they have enlisted Oxford may
well claim share in the glory of patriotically
answering the call of her country. TIE follow
ing companies have been raised in our town:
Lafayette Guards, Capt VIM. Delay
Lamar Rifles, Capt. F. NJ. Green.
University Grays, Capt. Wm. d. Lowry.
McClung Rifemcn, Capt. J. W. c: Smith
Avent Southrons, Capt W. G. Vaughan.
Thompson Cavalry, Capt. II. II. Hurt
Home Guards Capt Jacob Thompson.
Avent Cadets, Capt Bob Sheegog.
Eight companies, all told-every man and
every boy a match for three or four Of Lincolhs
hrelings: Whip who?
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
Mo TIC T.

ITO ALL PERSONS CLAIMING or having an in
Il tcrest either legal equitable, in the land here
matter described at tie time the sold ,Jr
taxes and such other persons as may be interested
therein: 30
You are hereby Notified that have filed my Bill in
the Circuit Court OF Cafc,v for the County Of La
iayctte inthe State of Mississippi to have by title
made perfect and valid to the Northwest quarter of
Section Twelve, Township Ten, Range Two West,
lying in said County, in said State against ali parties
claiming having any interest in said land, which
listed at the time the same sold for taxes; and
that said land sold for taxes the Sd day OF Nay
1858, and conveyed by deed to me on the same day.
You notified to be and appear at said Court, on
the odd day Of April, 1861, Being day Of Ten,
of said Court to be held at Oxford. for said COUNT
in said State on the 4th Monday after the 9Th Mcn-
day in March, 1851 to show cause against sid Is:
tide, and Ehy nv title should not he confirmed.
ID. c. WILSON.
March G. 1891. 4O-3Ods.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
J, M, TEAS.
Saddle and Harness Maker,
XFORD, MISS.
NOTICE

THO ALL PERSONS CLAIMING or having an in
L tcrcst, either legal equitable in the lands here
matter described at the time the sod ;vs
taxes, and such other persons may be interested
therein: H., ,
You are hereby notified that have fled my bill in
the Qhencey Court of the County OF Lafayette State
of Mississippi to have my title made perfect md vaL
id to the Southwest quarter of Section Seven, Town
ship Ten, Range Two West, and the Northwest quar-
ter of Section Eighteen Township Ten, Range Two
West, all living in the County Of Lafayette and State
of Mississippi, aforesaid against all persons claiming
or having any interest in said lands which existed at
the time the same were sold for taxes, and that the
same we're sold fer taxes on the Eth day Of Apih,
lSis to Charles g.. BrteT, aud conveyed by doCato
him the same day and conveyed to me by Baflna w.
Butler Exerutrix Of said Charles q. Butler, deceased
You are therefore notified to be and appear at said
Court Gal the 23d day of April, 1861, it being the
first day of Term of said Court to be held al nS-
ford for said County, in said State, the 4th Mon
day after the 4th Monday in March, 1861, TO show
cause against said tax title, and why my title should
not he confirmed. JOHN THOMPSON.
March 4, 1851 4O-30ds.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
TO the Ladies of Oxford.

We have received the following notice, which
we arc requested 10 present to our fair readers
for their earnest consideration. We hope that
every lady in OXford--young and old-(therC
are no old single ones, who can ply a needle Oh
"spcak ont in meeting" will attend the meeting
aud icnd her energy and industry to The good
cause:
"Thc ladies arc requested to meet at the Cum
bertrand Church Thursday tomorrow after,
noon at o cloek, for the purpose ef organizing
society to assist the army Of the Confederate
States an are not only seqHesfci, hut grgcd
to come We have all some one who is dear to
us, engaged in the war. and surely no efforts on
our part will be wanting to render the assist
ance in our power. 1t is true, the ladies of Ok
ford have been busy, for the past few weeks, in
sewing for the troops, yet it would be much
more convenient and beneficial to organize the
society"
We believe the ladies will unanimously coin
eide with the author of the above note. Let
there be faH turnout.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA,

4 Bcnerotent ssfit,sioa established By special En-
dD,nnsng for the Relisf Of the lSick epd Distress
ed, afflicted with TirFleNf oHd Epidcpic Iisrqses,
nal Organs.
MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis hy the Acting
VI Surgeon, to all who apply. BY letter with a de-
seplion Of their eppaitioa tsge. occupation, haljts
Of life, &c.,) and in eases Of extreme poverty Medi-
cnes furnished fFee OF charge. ~ ,r-
VALUABLE REPORTS on SPeImatotThGa, and
REMEDIES employed in the Dispensary, sent to tie
afflicted in sealed letter envelopes free Of ehaTge-
Two three Stamps for postage viii be acceptable
Address DIR. y SKlIHlN HOCGHTON, Acting
Surgeon, Howard Association, No. South Ninth
Street, Philadelphia Pa By order Of the Directors
EZRA p. HKARTwELI, President
GEO FAIRCIlILD, Ssoestary.
March 6, 1881. 40-ly
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
Reggars-Emissaries.

Last week number of beggars infested the
suburbs of Oxford Some of them were, appa
rently, hale and hearty men, begging for food
All such "chaps" should be tied up to a sapling
and just about thirty-nine stripes administered
by deputizcd stout negro They are after nc
good in our midst. We believe them to be spies
from the enemy Let them be closely watched
and, doubtless, ere long, they viii be caught in
some act emitting them to hempen cravats
The times require that all strangers. of the
least suspicious appearance, should be examined
before vigilance committees and dealt with as
their merits may justify. Remember that Eter
nal vigilance is the price of Liberty"
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
To Horse TO Horse

The Thompson Cavalr! is not quite complete,
and as but few are wanting to fill up the
ranks, it is urgently presented That MI who wish
to become members will enroll their names by
Saturday morning next, as the company will
then be mustered into service. The arms for
the Thompson Cavalry are now in jackson, and
the mastering in of the company is given at
headquarters. Now, gentlemen, fall into line.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
aalOersitp Of alississlpplr
F a G u l t Y.
FREDERICK A. P. BARNARD, IL D.,

FREDERICK A p BARNARD, Ii. D..
q: CHANCELLOR.
WILLIAM F. sTEARNs, LII. d., and
H0s, JAMES p. TRoTTER,
Professors of Governmental Science and Law.
FREDERICK 4. P. BARNARD, IL. D.,
Professor Of Physics, Astronomy, civl Rngin-
eering, and Evidences of Christianity.
EDwA ARD C. B0YNT0N, NJ. A.,
Professor of.Chemistry, Mineralegy and Geology.
HENRY WHITEH0RNE, NJ. \, -
Professor of Greek and Ancient Literature
JORDAN NJ. PHIPPS, N. A., as.
Professor of Pure Mathematics.
wILLIAMb MOORE, NJ A.,
Professor of English Literature
HON. LUCIUS O. c. LAMAR, - lii,
Professor of Ethics, Metaphysics, and Constitu-
ALEXANDRA j. QUIxCHE, 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 institutions
will open on the 18th day of September, 1850, I'M
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 unequaled in the South.
Its apparatus and arrangements for the illustration
of Physical Science, and Chemistry, entirely un-
rvalled In mineralogy il possesses cabinet Of Sc
lect specimens, choice and valuable. -
The President and Professors need no eommenda
ton from the Board of Trustees MOST of them being
well and iavorably known to the public, expeFicn
ced and able instructors.
The location of the University il in the highest
degree heathful-no epidemic sickness having ever
occurred there or in Oxford t',
The government of the University is mild but efy
fcient. Every effort is made to cultivate manly
tone of feeling among the students and an elevated
standard of morality 1t is moreover, surrounded bya
population whose practical regard for religion and
morality is well known and is not surpassed any.
where. 81
1t is also easily accessible being on thu line If TIE
Mississippi Central Railroad, which is now .a.iy
plcted. .s., ,g,ye .,.s .
The accommodations ample for the comfort Of
at least three hundred students.
A spacious Gymnasium, with all the most approved
apparatus for encouraging bodily exercise and FRO
noting physical development, will 10 ready for use
in the fall
TRANSLATION $40 per annum. .,
Fuel and attendance s25., To those who lodge out
of the college buildings $40.
Tsition in the Law Department $50.
Board in the college boarding houses and in pr
yate families about Sl2 to Sl4 per month.
JAMES N. II0WRY,
Sec'y of the Board.
Oxford, July 4, ls6o-l-5-ly
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
To Correspondents.

We have no room for lengthy communica-
lions. unless they are filed with news from the
army, either in Virginia, Pensacola, or wherever
slse the Oxford volunteers may be- We have
tsceived two long communications from young
friend in Virginia, depicting the feeling of the
masses there. They contain no news Of inter
EST The telegraph furnished rs with his points
IN few words. "AdelPhos" will please excuse
hs for not Publishing his communications: We
aesire to devote our columns mainly to items Of
hews on the all-al,sorbng topic Of ''disPcrsing
lhc Vandal invaders.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
.afhyette County Homo Guards.

aAasOtte NOuhty home Guards.
This Company met at the Court House on
Saturday last at 3, p H. The following nam
ed gentlemen were elected as members of the
Company
Buchanan, 0. Moiloy, IT, I.
Horton, L. Simons, W.
Kemp, John Stevens. r. X
Land, ii. Wells w
Various amendments were made to the Bv-
laws of the Company The LIST original BYLAW
was modified by adding the words-"or other
sufficient cause"-so as not to impose fines upon
members who may be necessarily absent from
drill Additional Bylaws were adopted, as
follows
G. A fine of 81 shall be imposed upon any
member of the Company; who, without rea-
sonable excuse, shall fail to perform patrol duty
in his regular turn.
T. Whenever from ary cause, a Captain of a
squad shall be unable to do patrol duty; he shall
have authority to appoint Captain pro TEN. j;
and in case of his failure to appoint the squad
shall meet and elect Captain for the day Of
their duty.
g. The Captains Of squads shall report to the
Orderly Sergeant on the day following their day
of duty, and they are specially required to re-
port dehnquents, and to report how many hours
they were on duty; and the Orderly Sergeant
shall enter and collect fines against delinquents
0. If any member of the Company shall de-
sire to join any other military Company, with a
view to more active service, the Captain shall
have power TO transfer him to such other Com
pany and no member shall be otherwise allow
cd TO withdraw without the consent of a major
ity of the Company.
10. BY special permission of the Company,
citizens of Oxford may be received as members
of the patrol squads, without being obliged to
attend the drills.
IL. The Captains and Lieutenants of the Com
pany shall constitute a Court Martial two mem
bers making quorum, which shall meet once
month, and hear and determine, without ap-
peal, all applications for remission of fines The
Orderly Sergeant shall give at least four days
previous notice of the time and place Of each
meeting Of the Court, by written notices posted
up around the public square in Oxford and all
delinqucnts who have incurred fines during the
preceding month, and who shall not then pre-
sent their excuses, shall thereafter be regarded
as having admitted their liability to be fined,
unless, at the next succeeding Court Martial,
they can satisfy the Court that they were ncees-
sarily absent when ihr previous Court was held
-sSs..E--
The Citizens Of Lafayette Comfy
Are requested TO meet at the Court House, in
Oxford, on Saturday, the 18th instant at 10
o'clock, \. NJ, for the purpose of organizing a
regular Military Relief Association.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
!" A Spare Paper"

We hope that persons wanting "a spare pa
per" will see the necessity Of paying hall
dimc for it, Every sheet we print costs us
lnoney-we work for money, and it is the only
thing that enables US to keep moving. Did you
ever go into store and ask the proprietor to
gire you paper of pins bunch Of tape?
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
From Pensacola.

It IUIH I-tHsffNVtHs
We have the pleasure of presenting to our
readers, this week. another letter from our cor
respondent in Florida-our Senior editor. 1t
will repay an attentive perusal I'll F.' is "a
brick" and for the sake of his relatives and
many friends, and particularly little dark eyed
beauty in Mobile, we hope that he may pass
through tie iron rain unscathcd.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
Adams, Express.

We regret that the above Company has stop
ped it, courtesies to this office Mr. II. a. Pratt
was very attentive; but, alas in an upguardcd
hour; bis tongue slipped and a vigilance COM
mittee advised change of climate for the bene-
fit of his health. He weht Northward. Can't
a courteous Southern Messenger be put on this
route?
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
Meeting of stockholders.

1t will be seen in our advertisement column
that the Secretary Of the Mise. Central r. r.
gives notice that meeting Of the Stockholders
of the Road will be held on the 18th of next
month. Let all remember the time.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
Attention, Thompson Cavalry!

Every member, by order of the Captain, is
requested to be present in Oxford on Saturday
next, at 10 o'clock, \. NJ. business of impor-
lance will come up before the company, and it
Is hoped that not one member will be absent at
roll call ). j. COOK, o. 5.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15

Southern Literary Messenger.

We publish this week the prospectus Of the
above sterling magazine, because we desire to
see it generally patronized by our people. Let
us drop oil Northern publications, and sustain
periodicals in our midst, in order to build up
Southern literature. If we are indeed friends
to our own sunny land, let us prove our profess
sons by practice.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
TeIegraphic DISPATCHES.

Our readers may swallow our telegraphic
items with great deal Of allowance. Many Of
them arc, doubtless, false We publish them
for What they are worth.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
Sonthern Type Foundry.

We invite the attention of the Press Gang"
to the card of the Richmond Type Foundry.
Everything in our line can there be procured at
Northern prices, whilst the materials manulac-
tured are equal to any from "away deown
East -
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
MISSISSIPPI FOUkDERF AGENCY
- ..s>.a--< T--Az THE-
AMERICAN MACHINE DEPOT;

4s 81. Charlie 81, Corner IF croriey.
Wv OnhhAnS-. ..........s.-..,-t--.l La.
II VRING the present year beautiful patterns of
IL 9, $ 9, 10, II, Il and l6 inch cylinder station
ay, aud ; 9, Z :, g. and 10 inch, Portable Engines
have been completed, and now offered for sale
together with SAN Nils. -C4ist Mills, Shizgie Ma
chimes, BTiesA achines Cotton Screens. al.a cthe-
machinery Comprising the largest stock offered
for sale; While, at the same time, Il Is Of southern
invention and nanHacTre. and 81 astyle and qnalitF
unequaled BY any northern appropriations.
Illustrated Catalogues sent % AIRY sddress bv mai
ian2ns1-sm SAMUEL H. GIISAN.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
grcrsslous from Gellbatp.

MARRIED, on Monday evening, 18th inst, at the
residence of the BRIDE Zone mile from Oxford, by
7. II. Robinson, Esd Mr. JOSEPH LESTER to Mrs.
- BRADFORD.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15

!, ....,,..S Hawthorn, Pa, Feb G, 1861.
Mn SrALDISG-Sm: 90 T.
wish you to send me more box Of your Cer
phalc Pills. Ihore recerei gret deal 81 Jeaef from
them. Yours respectfully,
MARY ANN 'SToIKII0USE
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
Administrators Notice.

ETTERS Of Administration upon the estate of
IL Samuel Lection, deceased having been granted
to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Lafayette
County, Mississippi at the last March Term all peg
sons indebted to said estate hereby required TO
make payncnf-to me; and all persons having claims
against said estate are notified to present them to me-
duty authenticated, within the tine prescribed by law
or the same will be barred. J. N. COOK, Admir-
April 3, 1891. 44-6w
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
Yrs1IANr1 Mrrn. IAN. Il. lsGl.

Mr.. SPALDTNG-SR:
Not long since sent to you for a box of Ccphalic
Pills for the cure of the Nervous Headache and Cos
tiveness aud received the same, and they had good
an effect that ! Sras induced 10 send for more.
Please send by return mail. Direct TO
A. T. WHEELER Ipsilanti Mich.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
CAUTION.

As eertain HnFrincipled persons attempting to
palm on on the unsuspccne public limitations OF my
PREPARED GLUE, / would caution all persons to cx-
anime before purchasing and see that the fan name
- sPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE-A
is the outside wrapper; all Others are swindling
eSunteTfeits.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
ByLLE VrRyoy. ONO. Jan. Is. Is,

Dale VERNON, Ono, Jan. Is, 1861.
Henry c. SrALpING, Esq.
Please find incloscd twenty-five cents. for which
send me another box Of your Ccphaic Pills. 2d,y
are truly Tie bet Irks Thdcc erer tried.
Direct A. STONER. =. VI.
Belle Vernon, Wyandot Co., O.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15

From The Examiner, Norfolk, Va
Cephalic Pills accomplish the object for which they
were made viz: Cure of headache in all its forms.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
REYNoLDsBuRG, FRANKLIN Co., ONO,
InnnnrA. q 1871

I
January ., 1861. (
HESRY G. SPALpTNa, No. As, Cedar St, n. Y.
DEAR Sm:--lncloscd find twenty-five cents (25 J
for which send box of "Cephalic Pills. Send to adj
dress of Rev, VIM. c. Filler RcynolJsburg, Frank
lin County, Ohio.
Your FfHs trork Ike a clara--cufv Halacle almost
iHstdnter.
Truly yours, WM. c. FILLER.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
Where are they G:ofngl

About tweve hundred troops passed up the
road on Sunday morning last Almost every
day car loads of them pass Oxford. Their des-
tination is Virginia, probably.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15

From the Democrat, 50. Cloud, -Hpn. q.
If You are, or have been troubled with the. head
ache, send for box, (Cephac Pils,) so that you
may have them i'm case of an attack
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15

BEVERLY, Mass, Dee. Ii, 1860,

BEVERLY, Mass, Dee. Ii, 1860.
II. c. SrALDINe Esq.
| wish for some circulars or large show bills, TO
bring your Cephalic Pills more particularly before
my customers. If you have anything of the Kind,
please send 10 me, D.. e.. D..
Une of my customers, who Is subject to severeS Sick
Headache usually lasting two days. cured Of an
attack IN one hoUr By gov Pills. which sent her.
Respectfully yours, W. b. WILKES.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15

SrRucE CREEK, lIrNTINGroS Co., Pa,
January Is, 1861.
II. c. SPALpING-SIR:'
You will please send me two boxes of your Cephal-
ic Pills. Send them Immediately.
Respectfully yours, ,JNO, y. SlMONS, q
P. 81 hare vsod one boz Of your flis, and fad
than ercelIeat -
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
- A single bottle Of SPALDING'S PREPARED
GLUE viii save ten times its cost annually. -.
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FC0NoNYI DISPATCH.
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As accidents win happen, even in vel regulated
families it l. very desirable 70 have some cheap and
convenient way for repairing Furniture Toys Crock
cry, DC, -
SPAIDING'S PREPARED GLUE
meets ali such emergencies, and no household can
afford to be without IL 1t is always ready, and M
to the sticking point.
n B.-A Brush accompanies each Bottle. Price.
% cents Address HENRY @. SPAtDfNG,
u No, IS CEDAR Street. New York.