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The constitutional union., 1861-03-22

l these Gins to Planters, 1 beg leave to return my thanks to the planting community for the liberal patronage heretofore extended. respect fully announce to the Planters that we continue to manufacture the celebrated Premium Gins, so long and favorably known throughout the cotton States as being unapproachable in the more inn porant points in cotton gin, viz: Light draught, speed and sample, which fact is established be- yond all cavil by the numerous and fattering tes- timonials from Planters in all the cotton growing States. Planters wishing Superior Gins are re- quesed to send in their orders possi- ble. Mr. A. o. Edwards, Esq, will receive or ders for gins, and give satisfactory evidence of their performance. All gins warranted to perform well. Planters are requested to send their orders with full instructions for shipping to.
 s. A. THORNTON, Agent.
 mar21-6ml Memphis, Tenn
The constitutional union., 1861-03-22

MR. YELL's ordinance of secession and GEN. THoMAssoN's cooperation resolution were the measures which our State Conven- tion settled upon, as we have been telegraph cally informed.
The constitutional union., 1861-03-22
JOB WORK JOB WORKll

THE public will bear in mind that we are thoroughly prepared to do all kinds of Job Work, Plain and Fancy, in the neatest style, and in shorter time than can be done else where in the State. Call in with your cards, bills, bill-heads, etc, and give our Fast Press trial Our Job Printer is thoroughly com petent, and finishes his work with elegance and taste Our prices for work are as liberal as arc charged elsewhere
The constitutional union., 1861-03-22

THE New York Commercial Advertiser says the Polytechnic association is, at its next meeting, to be feasted with sugar made by chemical transformation from old rags, and with pudding made from the gelatine of old shoes.
The constitutional union., 1861-03-22

WE have been informed, by private tele graphic dispatch, that the State Convention adjourned at Little Rock, stne die, yesterday afternoon.
The constitutional union., 1861-03-22

REFERENCEs.-Hon. Isham G. Harris, Governor of Tennessee, Memphis; Messrs. E. NJ. Apper- son X Co.,, Memphis Messrs. T. s. & s. w. Ayres, Memphis; Sam. Tate, Esq., President of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad, Memphis; Officers Gayoso Savings Institution Memphis; \. l.. Lawrence, Cashier State Bank, Memphis Ben May. Cashier Bank of West Tennessee, Mem phs; Gates & Parker, Jackson, Tennessee; Moore & Holland, Jackson, Tennessee; J. A. Taliafero, Cashier State Bank, Trenton, Tennes
 see; Hon. Emerson Etheridge, Weakly county, Tennessee; Jesse Hare Co.,, Iynchburg, Vir- ginia; Halsey & Booker, Lynchburg, Virginia; John Oyler, Esq, Lynchburg, Virginia; J. s. Clator & Co.,, Lynchburg, Virginia Bragg, D'Aqun & Co.,, New Orleans, Louisiana; $. H. Tucker X Co.,, Little Rock, Arkansas; Samuel Jack, Pine Bluff Arkansas. nh S6m
The constitutional union., 1861-03-22
DIES ARC, ADVERTISEMENTS.

W. B. CROCKER & CO.,, .RECEIVING, FORWARDING COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
 Groceries, Produce, HARDWARE, FURNITURE, Etc., Etc.,
 DIES ARC, ARKANSAS. rs SACKS PRIME RIO COFFEE,
 lO for sale by ". B. CROCKER co. 1eO WHOLE & HALF BARRELS WHISKY, loU for sale by w. B. CROCKER Co. -O BARRELS NUMBER ONE LIME, .)U for sale by W. B. CROCKER & co. TX BARRELS IRISH POTATOES,
 , London Lady and Pink Eyes, for sale
 by W. B. CROCKER & co. " WHOLE AND HALF BARRELS CHOICE lO MOLASSES, for sale by W. B. CR0CKER X co. OO OO0 CIGARS, VARIOUS BRANDS, OU. .UUU for sale by
 w. B. CROCKER & co. 0O OOO LBS. CASTINGS, CONSISTING OF AU.UUU Androns, Pots Ovens, Spiders, Cal drons etc., for sale by ". B. CR0CkER X co. TURNITURE A GOOD ASSORTMENT BED II Steads, Lounges, Cribs, Bureaus, Wardrobes, Safes, Cbairs, etc., etc. for sale by W. B. CROCkER & co. 10e KEGS NAILS, ASSORTED SIZES, lAo for sale by ". B. CROCKER co. 100 BARRELS FLOUR, IUU various brands for sale by
 nh S-tf ". B. CROCKER X co.
The constitutional union., 1861-03-22

TIE Washington Star says that on Mon- day 2,30Q guests dined at Williard's hotel.
The constitutional union., 1861-03-22

TTNHIS NEW BRICK HOTEL, ON THE CORNER Il of Buena Vista and Foster Streets, elegantly furnished, is open for the accommodation of guests.
 The locatian is the best in town, being near the boat landing; and every effort will be made to please the patrons of the house. The proprietor therefore respectfully solcits a liberal share of public patronage.
 Board and Lodging per ronth S20 co Board (without Lodging) per month, Is co Board and Lodging per week, zoo Board (without Lodging) per week. co Board and Lodging per day, 200 Dinner, 50 Supper, 50 Breakfast 50 Lodging, 50
 Children under twelve years of age, half price.
 Persons without baggage must pay in advance Board bill by the year must be paid monthly board bill by the month must be paid weekly.
 The proprietor will be responsible for all arti- cles left in his care none other.
 feb 22-tf. T. A. DODSON, Proprietor.
The constitutional union., 1861-03-22
GATES & WOOD.
 COTTON "A CTORS, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. Monroe Street, MEMPHIS, TENN.
s. NJ. GATES.

TWILL KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND A
 W good stock of Bagging, Rope and Planta- ton supplies. Will always insure Cotton other consignments against fire while in store or in transit by river, unless instructed to the contrary After returning our thanks to all who have pat ronized us, Gas also for the late firm of Gates, Wood Mcknight,) for he past fifteen years, would call attention to our card above. We shall in future conine ourselves strictly to a Comms- sion and Plantation supply business. Our espe cial attention will he given to the sale of Cotton, and we feel confident of giving good satisfaction 10 all who may contide their business to hands.
 mar8-Gm GATES X WOOD
The constitutional union., 1861-03-22

EXCELLENT FLOWS. WYE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE w quantity of the best Cast Flows, which wc offer cheap. noy3 J. JACKSON X co.
The constitutional union., 1861-03-22

TJ1HE FIRST SESSION OF THIS ACADEMY, l located in Des Arc, Prairie county, Arkansas, commenced January ' 1861.
 The terms of Tuition arc S10, Sl2,50 $l5 and S20 per session of five months.
 The government of the Academy will be strict, yet mild The mode of teaching will be strictly methodica Parents will observe that it will be of great advantage to their sons to be entered at or near the beginning of the session. Parents or guardians need not enter their sons or wards less subjectng them entirely to the mode of instruction and of government established ill the school.
 Tuition payable from the time of entering till the end of the session. Deduction in cases of prolonged sickness. jy-1S-y
The Shasta courier., 1861-01-12
LARD AND SMOKED BEEF.

WE HAVE on HAND large assortment
w of Fresh Lard and Smoked Beef, which is
offered to wholesale traders cheap, for Cash.
JOHN KL0TZ.
Shasta, Dec. 2l, 1850. d22:tf
The Shasta courier., 1861-01-12
just Received!
ECLECTIC MEDICAL OFFICE.
Diseases treated by the Reformed Prac-
tfce.
Mercury and other Mineral Poisons not
Used.
Remedies Chosen Principally from the
Botanical Kingdom.

OUR treatment can do no harm, andi is incom-
~ parably more electual in the cure of dis
eases than the old school mercurial practice
Particular attention given to chronic ailments,
and universal success in the removal of the fol-
lowing diseases:
Catarrhal Affections; 0pthalmitis and other
diseases of the Eye; Diseases of the Lungs !;
Affections of the Liver, Stomach and Kidneys !;
rheumatism in its various stages; Neuralgia !;
Nervous and Spinal complaints; Scrofua; Car
buncles and affections of the Skin; Cancer treat
ed successfully without using the knife; also,
Gravel cured.
Are you poor? My friend, paF me what your
medicine costs me- say that is all you can do,
and my services yours gratis. q Do unto
others as We would have others do unto you."-
Patients in the interior can oftentimes be cured
by medicines sent to them. Such must give full
description of their case.
Address through Post of;ce, Box 1872 or for
speed through Wells, Fargo Il Co.
J. B. PILkiNGTON, N. D.
Dispensary at 9s4 Montgomery street, Ex-
press Building, San Francisco. o27:3m
The Shasta courier., 1861-01-12

HOUSEHOLD OF THE PRESIDENT ELEcT.-Mrs.
Edwards, sister of Mrs. Lincoln, and a niece
of the latter. Mary Wallace, a beautiful miss of
eighteen, will accompany Mr. Lincoln's family
to Washington and assist Mrs Lincoln in doing
the honors at the Presidents levees. Mr.. Nico-
lay, the present confidential secretary of Mr..
Lincoln, will undoubtedly act in the same capa-
city. Mrs. Edwards is an accomplished Ken
tucky lady, and has recently been visiting at
Andoyer, Mass.
The Shasta courier., 1861-01-12
INSoLVENT NOTICE.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, L.
County of Shasta.
In the County Court in and for the County of
Shasta, State of California.
In the matter of the Petition of E. NJ.
Hamilton, an Insolvent Debtor.
DURSUANT to an order of the Hon. Joel T.
Il Landram, Judge eff the County Court in and
for said County and State.
NOTICE is hereby given to all creditors of
the said nsolvent, E. NJ Hamilton, to be and
appear before the Hon Joel 7. Landrum, Judge
as aforesaid, at the Clerks office of said Court,
lat Chambers,l in the town of Shasta,
On the I'd day of February, A. D.
1861,
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. of said day, then and there
to show cause, if any they can. why the prayer
of the said lnsolvent should not be granted, and
an assignment of his estate be made. and he be
discharged from his debts and liabilities. in
pursuance of the statute in such case made and
provided; and in the meantime all proceedings
against said insolvent be stayed.
Witness nv hand and the seal of said Court
affixed at Office. in Shasta, this 2lst day of De-
cember, A. %. 1850.
d2e:4t JOHN ANDERSON, Clerk.
, 1861-05-17

A REcIFE WORTH TWENTY Dor1Anz nc
EvEKT FARnER.-To kill squirrels, rats
nice and gophers: Take white glass and
beat Il as fne as neal Then mix up one
quart Of corn meal With milk till Il is Ia q
proper stats for baking. Add to that one
half iea cup fun Of this ine pounded glass,
stirring thoroughly through. Place por-
tons Of this mixture in barns, around gar
dsns and IN the mouth Of their dens, and
then BID den faraoaz
This recipe has proved infaIIible with me.
ItRll cost you nothing Make the expert
ment, as have, and you viii be satisfied.
l. II. Evans
, 1861-05-17

The ingratitude Of man to his fellow man Is 80 Of
ten met with in life, that testimonials, prompted by
finer feelings Of the heart oases In the life Of those
who sacrifice their best days in philanthropic devotion
10 the alienation Of the Life Of frai mortality. Empi
their own egotistca oharlatanism. Below we append
certificate from a worthy man, who, brief period
SINCE seemed destined 10 shuttle of his mortal COLI
who looked forward 10 his dissolution with that pleas
ure which only those weighed down by the heavy hand
Of disease can. Contrary TO hope the ability Of a
skful physician has restored him 10 his formerh health
relieved from his terrible situation, and impeed by
gratitude, be makes known his case, and his remedial
agent and his statement Is authenticated by Notary
Public. The demands Of society impemflvely com
mand Its publicity and Il Is given more TO warn the
unwary than to sound the praises Of physician Of
whom scores Of like cases can be cited.
, 1861-05-17
CARD.

Prompted by an honest desire Of my heart, wish
10 lay before the public case which deserves
mendaton, not only act Of scientific skill hut
that Of humanity also. About two years ago, sud
denly, and from causes unknown 10 me, was seized
with t OF epilepsy, which, owing 70 my inability to
meet the expenses consequent upon thorough medi-
cal treatment, and the discoursgement which met
with on attempting Il, soon became such las was
then led TO beleye) as 70 defy the skin Of any physl
clan. was frequently, while IN pursuit q my calling
thrown down TO the ground without The slightest
warning; and although nsensble TO the agonesI yet
despised the miseres Of my life, and learned 10
look upon those who would render assistance shell
ter me from danger enemies who sought TO prolong
the existence Of my mseres While IN this state, and
having previous 70 my acti9n tasted the sweets OF
life, once more was induced 70 attempt seeking aid
Of physician, and, by recommendation, called upon
Dr. L. ]. Czapkay. I told him Of my clrcumstanees,
and Of my inability 70 reward him for his services
gardess OF which however, he Al once undertook my
case, and with the blessing Of God, was once more
restored 10 perfect health Unable 10 reward him for
the boon which enjoy at present, and yet eonscious
Of my Indebtedness consider II due 10 myself and
all afflicted to make the ense public n order that
those in need Of medical advice may hnda physician
in whom every conhdenoee can be- placed. ..-
State Of California, county Of San Francisco Sub.
scrbed and sworn to before me, this LIST day Of Aug,
It. j. GILBERT A. GRANT, Not. Pub.
, 1861-05-17


ExrnnlISAIING rHE BLACK w WEEyn.-Tht
black Besgil Is an insect which attacks and
DESTROYS wheat in granarieG Most persons
apply the name Of peeyil TO the wheat
midga which attacks the grain IN The lield.
but this Is q mistake. The weevil may get
onong . bin Of wheat and destroy the most
d i before their ravages are noticed, be-
can.1 they pe1etrate through the hnll Of the
gram 0s e~y minute holes and eat out The
whole interior Of the kernels, leaving the
outside a. perfect in appearance as il had
been before. Their raTages are carried on
without cessation, 90 that, when they get
among BIN Of stored wheat, they usually
destroy q large quantity Of Il. ANY sure
and safe plan for destroying them. Or for
their attacks, would be Of great
bene6t Ia late number Of the Cosutyv
Gs1ltndn, q correspondent gives the foi.
lowing experience respecting these insects:
I built q granary, I think Ia August, 1851,
and made some strong salt brine, with
which vet the sides and bottom Of the
yrnnaTy, and sprinkled some among the
1heati and never, 10 my recollection, have
seen black EeeYil IN my granary. II
.hink i an excellent plan for farmers to salt
heir wheat 10 TIE straw as thcy haul It 70
fack o. barn, % che salt would strike
hrough the wheat and straw, and cattle
'ould cat fho straw more readily
, 1861-05-17

The almost miraculous cure that has been effected
In my case prompts me 10 impat to those Of my fel
low creatures who may be suffering from like afhc-
tion the source OF relief with short description Of
my case. Several years ago. my health began 70 ail.
was attacked by general weakness and debility,
which reduced me 10 the mere shadow Of my former
SELF At that stage sought medical assistance, and
cial resuh. That fell destroyer Consumption, had al
ready seized upon my vitals. was daily drawing
closer 10 the tomb; my physicians held out no hope Of
recovery; my strength had wasted, and was In a
state Of almost utter prostration. was informed by
my physicians that they could do nothing for me eS
cept TO smooth my path 70 the gaEs When most for
tunately, applied 10 Or. L. J, Czapkay and am now
well and perfectly sound man. It is diheult for me
enee when realizing the immeasurabe service have
received at the hands II DR.. Czapkay, and feel 70
loised that II is At least IN my power to tender this
, 1861-05-17
is THE INCENTIVE TO GRAFT
TUDE-CERTIFcATE.

The undersigned desirous Of aequainting those who
may be unfortunate enough to be similarly AFFLICTED
where permanent relief Of their suneIings may be
obtained ieest bis duty to thus publicly express his
most sincere gratitude 70 Dr. L. J. CzapkAy for the
permanent recovery Of his health Borne down by the
distressing symptoms incident 10 the vicious practices
Of uncomfortable passion In youth depressed in body
and mind, unable 10 perform even the most trifing
duty imposed BY the dayy avoeations Of lhe sought
the advice Of many physcians, who At rst regarded
my disease as Of trihing importance; but alas after
few weeks, and In several instances months, Of their
treatment found TO my unutteTable horror that
instead Of relief my symptoms became more alarming
in their torture; and being told by that my disease
being principally confined TO the brain, medicine
would be OF little consequence, despared Of ever re-
gaining my health, strength and energy; and last
resort, and with but faint hope, ] called upon Dr.
Czapkay, who, after examining my case, prescribed
some medicine, which almost instantly relieved me OF
the dull pain and dizziness In my bead. Encounged
BY the result, resolved to place myself under his
care and BY strict obedencet 70 al his directions and
advice, my head became clear my Ideas collected, The
constant pain In my back and RrQna the weakness Of
my limbs, the nervous reaction Of my whole body on
The slightest alarm or excitement, The misanthrOpy
and evil forebodings the sefdstFust and want Of
6denee In Others the incapablty 10 study and want
Of resolution, the fghiu exciting and at times pleas
urnbe dreams BY night, followed By involuntary dis
charges, have all disappeared, and In fact, In two
inspired BY new life-that life which, short time
ago, ] contemplated to end with my own hand.
With view TO guard the unfortunate from fhlng
into the snares Of incompetent quaeks, I deem ny
DR.. CzapkAy, and recommend him 10 All who may
stand In need Of medical advice being assured by my
own experience that once under his care, q radical
and permanent cure win be-eneetsa ~, ,,oor
State or California, county Of San Franeseo. s1b.
scrbed and sworn TO before me this 18th day Of April
IL.sl JOHN MIDDLETON, Notary Pub.
, 1861-05-17
D. >. DAHLEE, Printer.


Or local weakness nervous debility, low spiEltS, las
situde weakness Of the limbs and back, indspostion
and incapabty for labor and study, dulness Of ap-
prehension loss Of memory, aversion 70 society love
Of solitude timidty sefdisrust dizziness headache,
novlnntarv dIschaTqes pains in the side affections Of
the eya pimpes the face, sexual OF other inhrmi
ties in man are cured by the justly celebTated phys
clan and surgeon L. J. Czapkay. His method Of cur
ne rea success An consultations BY letter or 9TH
I5dfeFs LII CZAPKAY, ND.
aan Frapeisco, clliiomia
, 1861-05-17

Deans q Isis News
Lieut. Jones was at Carlisle barracks
yesterday. He stated that hearing the
day before that six hundred Virgigians
were approaching by the Winchester road
20 sei1e the arsenal, they put piles Of pow,
der and straw In Al The buildings, and
waited quietly be approach of the picket
guard He gave the alarm and the garri-
con vas set on FIRE IN the ouihouses, car
penief shop and powder fuses, and then be
Raa to retreat The citizens at Harperi
Fsny, who we're evidently IN league with
DE- party advancing to seize the arsenal,
were instantly in arms, pursued and killed
tEo regulars Others deserted before the
troops reached HagorsioWn. They marched
Ell night, missed The railroad train at Ha,
gersloHn, and took omnibuses TO Chambers'
burg.
The latest from Norfolk. received at the
Navy Department yesterday Afternoon, Is
that when Capt Pendegrast ascertained
that the chanuel was Distracted, he placed
his ship broadside 10 Norfolk and Ports
monih and demanded that the obstructiOns
IN TIE river Be removed, else he would level
both places, and L Y added that the citi.
sens complied with the demand.
Virginia Is rapidly assembling men al
Harpsr's Ferry-5, 900 are expected. Tbs
supposed destination Is Washington City.
The railroad bridges between Harrisburg
and Baltimore were destroyed.
The State Department possesses import
ant information about the plans OF the Sc
ceslionisls Of Virginia and Maryland. Tb,
troops win not move until {, 900 are assem-
bled.
A New Orleans dispatch Of April goth
says the steamer Star Of ne West has JUS
arrived At the bar from Indianola. Sh'
ual taken there AZ a prize to the COnfeder
ats States By The Galveston Volunteers, OF
Wednesday night. who captured her with
out resistance She had on board 800 "a
900 barrels Of provisions
Boston e greatly excited BY the news
from Baltimore and The attack on her SOL
diefG
The following dispatch was sent to the
Mayor of Baltimore:
Il pray you cause the bodies Of our
Massachusetts, soldiers dead In battle, to
Be immediately laid ont, preserved in ice
and tendoriy sent forward BY express 10
ne. All expenses will be paid BY this com
monWsalth. JOHN A. ANDREW,
Governor Of Massachusetts
In reply to Governor Andrews dispatch
, 1861-05-17
AMERICAN SCHOOL INSTITUTE

THE OBJECT OF THIS INSTITUTE IS TO
furnish competent and well qualified Teachers for
schools and Families, and Teachers with desirable
situations.
Also, School Merchandise. The most modern style
Of Desks and Chairs for school rooms at the lowest
prices.
Among the many articles now for sale are the
Adamantine States, Slate Globes Philosophical Charts
and new Outline Maps
School Property bought and sold on commission.
Circulars OF all the Private Schools kept an hand
Parents seeking for Schools are invited 10 call and
select.
The EDUCATION HERALD, issued monthly ex-
pressly for teachers, can be had at this ONCE.
W. HOLT, Agent,
79 Montgomery street, corner Of Pine San Francisco
Teachers, School committees and Trustees, will
please TO send forward their orders for School Mer-
chandise to the American School Institute, where
they VIII be promptly hlled at the lowest prices.
, 1861-05-17
A CARD.


l. the undersigned, having been under the treatment
OF Dr. L. J. CzapkEy although unsolicited feel called
upon TO give publicity 10 the efficacy Of his treatment
hoping that BY doing may be instrumental IN pre-
venting others from the fearful suffering and misery
which experienced, and which so often result from
the pernicous practice Of pretender Ny disease has
been that Of physical and mental debility. which fol-
lows IN consequence Of ndlscretions In youth. The
agonies which endured. perhaps unnecessary for
me to detail they are known TO those who have expe-
rienced them Suce II to say that having called the
services Of Dr. L. j. Czapkay into requisition all the
expectations which may have formed Of him were
more than realized. I would therefore recommend
Dr. Czapkay to al who may and themselves aflietea
with that dreadful maladyi my object in doing be-
ing sympathy for suffering humanity, and heartfelt
desire Of relieving them.
State Of California. City and county Of San Fran.
cisco. On this slst day Of July, A. D. 1885, before
me, WIN. c. JeWett, Notary Public, personally appear-
"a D. J. Dahlee. known 70 me, who bong duly sworn,
d dePose and say that the contents Of the card here
with signed by him are true.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand,
and affixed my Official seal, the day and year above
written.
L.. 81 WIN. Q. O.JEWEIIi NOR fnb.
, 1861-05-17
NOTICE!
DONATIONS aid RRE-EMPTIIIS.

MANY DONATION CLAIMS ARE STILL ON
file In The Registers oce upon which final proof has
not yet been made Those desiring 10 complete their
final proofs without the trouble and expense Of per
sonal attendance At the Land ONCE can get the forms
prepared with the necessary data furnished from the
original notifications, with fun instructions by ap-
plying 10 me by letter. Charge t3.
Presumption claimants desiring toproEe up without
the personal attendance at the Land ONCE Of their
Witnesses can have the necessary adavits furnished
BY applying as above. Charge SS-altDays in adpanee
All letters asking for information will be answered
without charge.
Three Land Warrants for ale-Cl60 acres each) =
price $50 each. y E
Plats, certificates. &C., furnished.As heretofore.
A. NJ POE,
l4u Olympia w. 7.
, 1861-05-17
ATTENDING AND RESIDENT PHYSICIAN.


l.. J. CzAPKAY, NJ. D. late Of the Hungarian Rev.
outionaTy war, Chief Physician to the 10th Regiment
Of HOnveds, Chief Surgeoh to tho Military Hospital
Of Pesth Hungary, late Lecturer Diseases Of Wo-
men and Children, and Honorary Member Of the Phil
adelphia College Of Medicine.
HsrParticuar attention paid 10 the treatment Of
diseases peculiar to Women and Children.-6a
OFFICE HoURs:-From "a. n. til p. N. Com
munications strictly confidential. Permanent cure
guaranteed, or no pay. Consultations by letter or
otherwise free.
Address Dr.. L. J. CzGPKAY, San Francisco, Cal.