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The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-29
Adi't and Inspector General

JEWELS or THE ALTAR o. HER Country
The Richmond Examiner records the following
worthy example of noble patriotism
One of the most amiable and fashionable
young bellies of our city, OH yesterday placed
in the hands of a friend her casket- of jewels,
valued at 81 200, which she instructed him TO
sell to the best account and appropriate the
proceeds to the benefit of such volunteer SOL
diers of the State as might require assistance
This generous gift was not all, however; she
promised to put by, from her "pin money"
one dollar each day, long as the revolution
might continue, the aggregate to be handed
over quarterly, to some responsible party, for
purposes the same as above. Lastly. she has
periodically determined never TO wear jewel
or ornament of any kind, until the independ-
ence of the South is recognized by the Federal
Government and the world.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-29

MORE OF THE SANE SoRT-It must not be
supposed that because eleven thousand troops
have been called into the Confederate service
from Mississippi that the supply has been OK
hausted. There are now seventy-fve additional
companies Of infantry and seventeen Of cavalry
and artillery anxiously awaiting orders, besides
any number of 4" Home Guards" who are eager
for the fray, together with thousands of others
who intend to have place in the picture, near
the flashing of the guns, before the war is over.
-NisyissitDign. 2lSt inst
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As heretofore this magazine will be neatly covered,
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present, with suitable cngraymgs.
All Post-masters arc requested to act as agents
at adore rates.
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n. d. CLOUD, NJ d.,
Editor and Proprietor.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 1861. 5l-tE
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BANDAGEs-ARNr PArTERNs.-The following
mode III nrenariuC Inf handageS atc NAV MT


BANDAGEs-AKNY PATTERSs-The following
mode Of preparing lint, bandages, etc, may not
prove uninteres+lng at this time:
dozen inch vide, yard long.
. dozen 9 inches wide, yards long.
dozen 2 1-2 inches wide, yards long.
3 dozen inches wide, yards long.
dozen 8 1-2 inches wide, yards long.
dozen inches wide, yards long
y dozen, or one gross, in small packages.
The instruction heretofore has been, "wash
the muslin" but this is now said 10 be wrong,
the unwashed being regarded best, as the sur
geon prefers that it should shrink. Lint scraped
6 better than ravelled, and that from coarse
linen is easiest prepared and best Heavy linen
such IS old table-cloths, etc, is preferable. It
should lie put in layers-in quarter, half or
pound packages This is the plan pursued by
the regular army surgeons.
The baudages should be made Of seven cent
-anosssched musiK Packages should contain
five ban6sEvs 81 Each kind; some packages en-
tirely Of the 2 IL inch bandage. as most Of the
latter are necessary.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-29

The SuFPLT or CoTrox-Already the effects
Of this lamentable strife are beginning TO reach
us We have now only twenty-tiiree weeks
consumption Of American cotton IN Tins coun-
try and At sea, which must speedily compel the
spinners to lessen their production-an event
only inferior IN the misery It viii cause to the
civil strife now passing m America The stock
Of East India cotton held in this port Is consid-
cradle being 200. 900 bales against 90, 900 bales
AT this time last yeaF. and great exertions viii
he made throughout the cotton districts Of IN
ala. to occupy the Eroard which the American
planters have vacated but al changes Of this
Kind must necessarily be progressive. and il Is
clear that we have very discouraging prospects
10 look in the face, arising out Of The unhappy
eos;tioo Of Affairs in the Wtslern world LII
sspssl zT-.es Nry ~.
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Fiivs Additional Regiments Ordered into
Service. -

On yesterday Gov. Pettus received requisi-
ton for 1--we additional Mississippi regiments, to
rendezypus at Gorinth, armed and equipped
and there to await further orders.
This re9uisition viii be responded to joyfully,
without delay, by the gallant men of Mississippi
the armies which the Lipcoln-Seward Govern
ment has called into the field for the subjuga-
ton of the South. In less than six DAYS, the
number required to meet this demand will be
on the line Of march,
COMPANIES EMBRACED IN THE CALI FOR FIVE
REamESrs.-The following companies are as
signed to duty, under the requisition just re-
ceived from Montgomery for five regiments, to
rendezvous at Corinth.
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Circular,
ADI'r AND INSPECTOR Grx'L's OFFICE, /
GEo. T. Hem, Secretary.

ApJ'T AND INSPECTOR GES'L's OFFICE,
Montgomery, Ala, May TO- 1861.
The rank and file Of volunteers received into
the service of the Confederate States for dnring
the war, may, at their option, be discharged at
the end of the three years. to be replaced by
others who may offer to engage: but the organ
ization Of the several companies, battalions and
regiments will continue during the war
Organized companies of Instructed artillery,
with their field batteries will be accepted for
the war on the same conditions
BY order Of the Secretary Of War
S. COOPER,
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ToRPEDoEs AND SUBMARINE BATrEniEs N Via
eISIA RrvKks-Tbe Richmond Dispatch Is hap
py 20 be informed that among the other defen-
ces Of the Elizabeth aud Nansemond rivers. are
these admirable contrivances for giving an unex-
pected hoist to an invading feet In one place,
we are informed the work Is Of character that
would damage seriously the largest squadron
that ever floated on The waters Il is also said
that the same contrivsnces either have been or
are about to be arranged at various places along
The coast The batteries around Norfolk are in
tip-top condition, and any demonstration upon
that point will be met in a manner that VIII
make the eyes Of the next generation Of Virgin
ians sparkle with delight when they open that
7lbnined page Of her history.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-29

PownER MAxUFAcTURED IN MIssIssIPPL-The
Memphis Appeal has received very satisiae-
tory specimen Of gunpOwder, which was made
by Mr. W. White, in the town Of Pamela, Miss
The Appeal learns from Mr. White that II Is his
intention to make a hundred pounds a day, if
the Necessary supply Of saltpetre can be had.
We see il stated that IN East Tennessee this
material is being worked, aud that in Alabama
vigorous efforts are making to work the i'm
mense deposit that exists in one portion Of the
State. .Gunpowder will soon be an article Of
plentiful prediction ard ready use in The South
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-29

SAVE YOUR. SEEDs-Planters and gardeners
must not rely, as heretofore, on getting their
garden seeds from the Eastern States. We adj
wise them to be very careful in saving.a good
supply Of turnip seed, as they viii soon be ripe
We have heard Il said the centre top branch of
the turnip makes the best seed IN this climate
but Of this VIC know nothing Of our own know
ledge. Save The seed from the cabbage. beet
and every other vegetable you can Plant a
late crop Of Irish potatoes; they will make seed
potatoes. il nothing more. Look TO yoar inter
ests in tine TiclsbHrg Hhig.
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Administrators Notice.

ETTEIiS Of Administration on the estate of VIII
II liam Brown, deceased, late of the County of La.
fayette and State of Mississippi having been granted
to the undersigned by the Probate Court of said Coun,
ty, at the April Term thereof, 1861, all persons
indebted said estate are hereby required to make
payment to me and all persons having claims against
said estate notified 10 present them to me- duly
authenticated, within the time prescribed by law, or
the same viii be barred 81 e.@
WILLIAM OWEN, Admir-.
April o. 1861. 47-6w.
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Jusr THE GUS FOR TUE fMEs-Dr. W. D.
Lindsay, Of New Orleans, has invented breech
loading rihcd cannon, which will send thirty
shots per minute II is simple in construction,
and suited either for land or sea service The
Doctor, we learn, is having rife made upon
the same plan of his cannon.-Ho5ik Adrer-
fistr.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-29

The BLOCKADE TO BE DIsREGARDED.--Ne
have seen a gentleman, in every way reliable,
Just from Washington, who states that it IS
common rumor that Lord Lyons called on Sec
rotary Seward, today, and announced to him
that England would not recognize the present
blockade. Certain it is. that Lord Lyons called
parted something not altogether pleasant
This rumor gathers further importance from
the fact that two English vessels were brought
to at Fortress Monroe. % Tuesday last. not be-
ing allowed to enter Norfolk, and full time. has
transpired to communicate that fact to the Brit
ISL Minister Lerandria Sentinel 1Tfk.
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A Distinguished Gentleman

nN his way from Washington, consulted me in
~, regard TO piles upon examination told him
had never seen worse case, and advised him to con-
suit Others. lie went on to Mobile and New Orleans,
and consulted surgeons there returned and got me to
and operated on him. lie sept a third, and oper-
ated on him. gentleman of this vicinity, after
visiting distinguished surgeon South and was sent
home a hopeless case, called January I'd, and
operated on him with perfect SUCCESS,
DIR. u. A. CIOPTON
may be consulted al Huntsville, Alabama.
April "a, 1861. 47-ly.
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NAsnyuLK. Msy 27.-Priyate dispatches re
ceived here to-day TO the Daily Gazette. from
Richmond, say that the Federal troops did make
an attack upon IIarpers Ferry on Saturdays bui
they were repulsed
STILL ANOTHER vIcroRYl
On Sunday fight took place at Hampton,
near Fortress Monroe. Six hundred Lincolnites
were killed and wounded The Southern loss
was only fifty.
Tie Virginia Election.
RIcnnoxp, May sT;--Partial returns of the
vote on the secession ordinance show that in
eighteen counties, only thirteen votes against il
were polled ft7s
BALrIMoRK, May ga large number Of
troops are passing over the railroad for Wash
ington. -. .s...,-.s ,..s,.s
ed throughout the North that Sewell's point had
been captured, eighty-four federalists Killed,
from three to four hundred Southerners killed
and six hundred taken prisoners, ispronounced
to he without foundation.
A report that the piclxets near Fortress Mon
roe were surprised and three hundred southern
ers captured, is neither confirmed or denied,
WAsniSGroS, May 27.-The President and
General Mansfield were simultaneously inform
ed Of startling. hqstties on the part Of the
southerners, While Col Ellsworths funeral was
in progress.
Heavy firing and dense smoke was seen
southwark. but the former was attributed to flu
neral guns, the latter to the federal camp fires,
The utmost vigilance prevails on the part oil
the Federalsts TO guard against surprise,
A skrmish is reported on Arlington Heights,
but there are no particulars given.
The report of an attack on Harper's Ferry is
not confirmed.
Henry Connolly is appointed Governor Of
New Mexico.
The report that the Federalsts had monopo-
lied the English factories of arms is contra
dicted
Seven bridges and fifteen miles of the track
of the railroad West of Aexandria have been
DESTROYED
Gov. Banks of Massachusetts,, has been APP
pointed Major-General
LOUISVILLE KY, May 27.-The introduction
of guns into the State from the North, is con-
hrined
Carrot Davis and friends rely upon the con
stitutiona guarantees of the right Of citizens
to bear arms
The indications are that most Of the arms
will fall into hands which will not, under any
circumstances, fight for Lincon's cause Blu,
will use them to sustain Kcntucky's absolute
neutrality, and in case that is impossible, in
defense OF their homes and the freedom of the
South
Their introduction is considered by the pure
conservative State Rights party, who undoubt-
eddy are vast majority OF the State, as a god
send.
In some cases they arc said TO be placed in
the county Jail, subject to the order OF Ken
tucky's legitimate authority.
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A Grx EoR TnK. Trrs-A citizen Of Char
lotte has Invented gun which .rill FIRE 100
balls IN . Minute We have seen It tried. but
are not at liberty to particulaTize At present.
Competent officers pronounce It a complete suc-
cess. The inventor an ingenious mechanic.
has gone to Montgomsfy for the purpose 81 ex-
hibiting Il to the authorities Of the Csnfe5ersts
Statss - cIe7lssts Dsnasrsf
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-29

WATERPROOF CLoTH FOR SOLDIERS OVER
coArs.-Twenty thousand tunics, rendered wa
terproof and yet porous, were served out TO
the French army during the late war with Rus
STA. They were prepared after the following
recipe: Take lbs. OF. of alum, and dissolve
it in 10 gallons of water; in like manner. dis
solve the same quantity Of sugar Of lead in a
similar quantity Of water, and mix the two to-
gether They form prccipitate OF the sulphate
of lead. The clear liquor is now withdrawn,
and the cloth immersed for one hour in the So
luton. when il is taken out, dried in the shade
washed in clean water and dried again. This
preparation enables the cloth TO rePel water,
like the feathers Of a ducks back, and yet al
lows the perspiration to pass somewhat freely
through It, which IS not the case with gutta
prreha or fndia-rsIbber cloth.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-29

Posr OFFICE STAMPs.-There seems TO be
anxiety in regard to postage stamps, when the
Confederate Government through the Post
Office Department, takes charge of the service.
There need be no alarm on this score, for de-
sign has been selected, and contract partially
made. for supply. The new stamp is very
beautiful, and quite in contrast with the old.
The size is tribe larger, and in the centre is
an elegant steel engraving of Washington, Ia
front view. taken from his wei known portrait
painted by Stuart 1t will meet with universal
appreciation, aud will probably meet the public
eye early in june, or as soon thereafter prac-
ticable.- Montgomery Adrertiser.
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@at slfb a0brrtistmfnts:
Administrators sale of Land

DURSUANT 20 an order of sale, made by the
IL Honorable Probate Court of Lafayette County,
Mississippi, at the May Term thereof 1861, the IN
dersigned viii proceed, on Monday, the LIST day of
july 1884, at the Court House in the town of Oxford
in said county to the highest bidder, on credit Of
twelve months subject To the DOVER Interest therein
of Temperance Cooper the widpv oc the decedent
to sell the South East fraction of the sopth East
quarter Of Section No. thrty-four t34) IN township
No. six (6) of Range No. FIVE l5l West lying in said
county, and containing one hundred acres, noye or
less. The purchaser will be required to give bond
with two OF more approved securities Sale in law
full hours. JOHN w. ESTH.L,
.4 Administrators Of II. y. Cooper deed.
May 20, 1861 = - 524w.
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Important from the Gulf The British
Cruisers There.

The Key West correspondent Of the Express
communicates news this morning Of the high
est importance. The British. feet which Lord
John Russell announced in the House of COM
mons, the othef day, as having been dispatched
to the Gulf of Mexico to look after British inter
ests, is reported off Cape Florida. The entire
number Of vessels is not givcn-but it certainly
includes a three-decker Of ninety guns, and
three steam screws-names not given A lieu
tenant Of one Of the vessels had put off to one
Of the reefs toriaquire il a fourth vessel, the
Styx, had been at Key West-wherefore we
infer that that vessel famous for the. pranks
that she used to play with some Of our vessels.
pending the right Of search controsersy--s
years ago-is also one of the squadron.
In this connection, the news from the block
aiding fleet off Charleston is extremely interest
ing. One British vessel, from Belfast, il would
appear, after having been chased by the Mag
ara, succeeded in running the blockade-while
several others, on making their appearance of
port, were ordered off aud the order, of course,
had TO be obcyed-Neo York ErDross.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-29

Ten thousand Federal troops are in Virginia
The 9Th New York Regiment occupies Airing
ton Heights, while the 69th is throwing up
breaStworks there.
Forty horse Virginia cavalry were captured
without blood.
Il is reported that the Mount Vernon was
nearly sunk before reaching Alexandra. having
been injured secretly at the Navy Yard previous
to her departure.
Il is supposed that Harper's Ferry and Nor
folk viii simultaneously be attacked
An advance from Culpepper is anticipated
The Postmaster General orders the discOntin-
uance Of the mails, and annulment Of contracts
in all the seeded States. except Tennessee.
MANASSAS JUNCTION, May 24.-Fcderal troops
in large numbers are in possession Of Alexandra
Col Ellsworth was shot and instantly killed
by Mr.. Jackson, proprietor Of the. Marshall
House, the secession flag ever whose house was
attempted to be removed.
Mr.. Jackson was cut to pieces by the bayo-
nets Of EHsEorth's Zouaves.
All the Alexandra troops are safely here
The Federalists have sent a cavalry regiment
towards IIarPer's Ferry.
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How TIiE New YORK REGIMENT BEHAVED N
THE MExIcAx WAR.-The Charleston Mercury
says:
1t was the on dit IT. the army, that Col. Bur
nett, of the New York regiment wrote to Gen.
Shields, saving: "You have in your report,
done injustice to the New York regiment"
The report Of Shields was prompt enough !:
"You are right Had done them justice, |
should have said that they ran like pack Of
id towards, and their Colonel at the head Of
theml"
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BiTTLE At HiRPEks FERRY!
THE SOUTH AGAIN VICTORIOUS

NAsnyuLE. Msy 27.-Private dispatches re-
ceived here to-day TO the Daily Gazette. from
Richmond, say that the Federal troops did make
an attack upon IIarper's Ferry on Saturday, but
they were rcpused.
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Soar9inq.

pOARDIEG.-A small family having two
Sspae rooms would let them furnished unfurnished
with without Board to two three gentlemen Apply
t27 CONWAY STREET, near Hanover. au3i-f
pOARDING.-SIX OR EIGHT YOUNG MEN
Dean have pleasant front back with board and
the OF warm cold and shower bath Location
trtl Transient boarders accommodated and furnished
rooms let without board. Apply at % NORTH GAY ST,
a few doors north of Fayette aul3tf
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f0r Sail.

FOR SALE.-A close, paneled, light
Sdsz=[zEt COACH, built by Curlet in excellent order
Apply at K EARNEY'S STABLES, Centre st. dlO-tf
nm FOR SALE.-A fine Bay Saddle HORSE,
<cS to be seen at MILLERS STABLES, corner of Ger
mn nd Raca irRats aI,1.tf
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MERCHANTS FROM THE COUNTRY
1V1 WILL FIND
AN EXTENSIVE STOCK OF
NEW AND DESIRABLE GOODS
GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES.
GOLD CHAINS,
FINE JEW ELRY,
ofevery description
ALBATA WARE, TEA AND COFFEE SETS,
SPOONS AND FORKS, FINE CUTLERY, CLOCKS,
PLATED CASTORS,
CAKE BASKETS, ICE PITCHERS,
FANCY GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY.
MILITARY GOODS
MILITARY COMPANIES FURNISHED
The above goods for sale low wholesale and retail
CANFIELD. BRO. L CO.,
aul6-tf 229 Baltimore street
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80 Il. LENNON q -.
BUCHANAN'S WHARF

dtN>-
80 Il. LENNON q -
BUCHANAN'S WHARF
4 bt WEDNESDAY, seth inst, at II o'cloc
~ At Warehouse, Buchanan's wharf
Do HHDs. P. R. SUGAR.
Do DO. CUBA Into
10 DO. N. 0. DITTO.
Is Do. PR. AND CUBA MoLAssEs.
!222ts R. LENNON & co, Auct'rs.
SGSAMUicL II. GOVEI-
Fss TRUSTEES SALE.-By virtueof a de-
i cree Of the Superior Court Of Baltimore city sitting
Day a ae a. pubic auction on the premises on TUES
P f$ Ok FaF6E s. s. G &SSS situate
f y ing IN the city Of Baltimore, described follows
ts cSsn !rft Of fifty y feet a from
George street the east side Of Bne f ee ana o.
George Street bounding on the sou side Of
T5'9 by adfntp RE P2,ng dat e 18th day April
W Gray and George W. Balm; thence so1thwsrdiv bonnds
ng on that ground and parallel to Bruno street
aley thence westwardly bounding the north side Of
point fifty feet estwary the line Of the cast side of
ru9e street. and thence northwariy by aght line
to the pl OF beginningsubject to the annual ground
o, sgozs payable half yearly The improvements
h AZ ut the centre No GO and reestoy Brick DWELL
Re e tEP o Of e s ,2 PrserGgd by the
Of and the balance in two equal nsalm ns Of six and
Twelve months, with interest from day of sale the credit
to be secured by notes endorsed To the safac
ton Of the undersigned
JACOB BENJAMIN, Trustee.
THEO. CLOCK Err, Attorney.
. SAMUEL II. COVER, Auct.
lazI-@tW&dS So Baltimore street.
BY }. IL. CANNON.
d. d.: TRUSTEES SALE.-By virtue of de-
E4i cree Of the Circuit Court for Baltimore city, the
- undersigned Trustee, will sell at the Exchange
sales Rooms Second street. in said city, at public auction,
T. The h4hes bidder on SATURDAY the second day Of
feoruary in the year eighteen hundred and sixty al
pHe r qfIQek p the following described PROPERTY
pn the line Of the south side Of Franklin street at the dis
rom the corner formed by the intersection of the south
side OF Franklin street, and the east side of Park and
running thence easterly, bounding Franklin street
twenty Ve feet and six inches thence souherly, parallel
Fark street. hundred and forty feet less to
twenty feet aley thence westerly, bounding alley
feet and six inches; thence norhey parallel
10 street. one hundred and forty feet the beginning
Ihe above property is improved by a commodious three
story Brick DIV ELL ING and large Back Building
, The terms of sale, prescribed by the decree are-One
third cash. the balance four and eight months The credit
pay ents to bear interest from day of and to be Sc
ed ny the note OF the purchaser endorsed the satisfac
ion Of the trustee
HENRY C. DALLAM, Trustee
j B. CANNON,
lli-2aWSds Auctioneer
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GbrUtmles, $IQN0rs, 1T.

go FRESH GREEN AND BLACK TEAS, of
gSE III all the varieties Of each kind selesed from the
Sse mportations Of NEW CROP TEA expressly for the
use of private families, the quality Of which
not be eXceed either in stye of make extreme fra
GRANGE For sale by WIN. WHELAN, No. I42 Baltimore
street, between North and Calvert streets sI4H
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C0-aartntrsRip aOtitfs.

United PARTNERSHTP.-The undersigned
EAhave formed Limited Partnership, under the style Of
SrABLER COALE for the purpose of conducting the
Wholesale Drug Paint, OIL Dye Stuff &C. business in the
city OF Baltimore, (as to the firm OF f. H. STA
BIER co.. said partnership to begin January st 1861,
ard to terminate January Ist, 1856
EDWARD ii. STABLER is the special partner, and has
contributed twenty-five thousand dollars towards the
tai Of the firm. FRANCIS STABLER and 5. ROBINSON
COALE the general partners and will conduct the bus
inpgg
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E1ntgtigG.

MOUNT WASHINGTON COLLEGE FOR
lTeYOUNG LADIES.
The FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION begins First Wednesday
in September. The of instruction in the usual
branches is full and thorough being under the direction OF
efficient Faculty able and experienced Teachers Every
necessary appliance required for Female education is the
command of the Institution Parents who desire thorough
education for their daughters with the comforts and adj
vaages Of the Christian family invited to examine the
Sclrc,
For terms of admission and further information address
Rev, GEO LEWIS STA LEY, Principal, Mount Washington
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T ARD OIL.
IL 50 BBLS. EXTRA WINTER.
DOUBLE PRESSED
For sale by
GEORGE & JENKINS,
d27-lmf 48 South street,