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THE ORIGIN OF "SKEDApDLE." "A
Confederate soldier says that skedad-
die is neither Greek nor Sanscrit, no:
any old world waif, but that it origi-
mated on Virginia soil, and among
men who "rund NIT Siegel," in this
wise: In the earlier days octhe war,
when Mosby and other guerrilla par
tisans were making the Federal
troops much trouble, it was customa-
~ for both parties to send out compa-
MES of skirmishers to act as circum-
stances might require. OF course
they frequently encountered each 9th.
er in very pretty little fights. On
one of these occasions Mosby's men
got the worst of it, and their leader
sung out Scatter, boys, scatter" ev.
cry one running his own way then
into the bushes, and vanishing like
rabbits from the exulting enemy. A
few days afterward there was anoth
er, encounter, in which the Federals
were overpowered, and their German
commander, who understood English
very imperfectly, but remembered
the magic rebel words, Scatter, boys
scatter" attempted to give the same
order But either in his ignorance o.
the words, or his excitement, he could
only say "Ske-dad-dle, boys, ske-dad
de-" which they did to such goot
purpose that the joke and the orde
have been very popular ever since
and saved, we hope, as they say
"many valuable lives"
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Alabama Crops.


The Montgomery (Ai".) News OF
Monday furnishes US with the follow
ing crop intelligence from that State ::
From the conversation of several
old and experienced planters of this
section, which occurred on Saturday,
VIC are glad to learn that the prospects
for good crops were never more Hat
tering than at present. Although the
crops are late, still they are in a better
growing condition and have been
better worked than of late years. and
were in exactly the proper condition
for the recent general rains which
came in time and in sufficient quaint
ties for the present. The rains o.
Saturday were very general so far as
we have heard, and they fell slowly
and for hours. Cotton is small but
vigorous, and will be in bloom in the
course of ten days. Corn is doing
we'll and wheat has turned out much
better than usual. Oats slightly in
jured by rust, still fine crop is being
saved. Labor /, plentiful and cheap
The negro has become so Strengthened
in financial circumstances that be i:
willing, anxious, and is working like
man for q small but rcmunerativt
price. He is afraid to be idle, because
his ratiOns would be cut of, and hi:
supplies are in the hands of the land
owner and merchant, and his money
has been all expended long ago. Con
sequently the fields are presenting ,
cheerful prospect for large yield o
everything planted.
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The Republican Convention.
HELD AT THE COURT HOUSE, IN RIcHLAND PAR
ISL, JUNE 10TH, 1874.

The Convention was organized by electing
Alex. Burge Chairman, and L. Bry Gardner
Secretary.
On mo,on of W. l.. Jones, Mr.. Ben Myrck
stated the object of the meeting
committee of five was appointed on Gre
dentials and reported names OF delega'es en-
titled to seats. Report adopted
On motion Of W. l.. Jones, committee
was appointed to select and report 10 the
convention the names Of three suitable per-
sons from each ward for members of the Par.
ish Central Committee Said committee of
five to make the selection after confering with
the delegates from the several wards and
their report to be adopted by the convention.
recess was then taken to allow the com
mittee to report.
The following names were reported by the
committee to constitute the Parish Central
Committee for the ensuing year. Report
unanimously adopted:
Ward No. /. Fred Bennick, Henry Hop
good Tandy Gilmore.
Ward No. 2. Wash McGee, S. W. Smith,
Alexander Burge.
Ward No. 3. Ephriam Kelly, Thos Jones,
r. II. Kelly.
Ward No A. jeff Perkins, Charles Hughes
and Chas. Allen.
Ward No. S. Adolph GiIIy, Aiex Jones,
Brit Dorsey
On motion of Benz Myrick Mr.. w L. Jones
was elected permanent Chairman of the Par
ish Central Committee and L. Bry Gardner
Secretary.
On motion it was resolved that seven MEM
bers shall constitute quorum of the central
committee.
Then the convention went into a perma-
nent organization with w. L. Jones chair
man and L. Bry Gardner secretary.
The following delegates were elected TO the
several conventions to be held this summer.
To State Convention Thos. Jones, j. +.
Kelly alternates jeff Perk,ns, $. w. Smith.
Congressional Convention Charles H.
Hughes, Thos. Jones; aiternates J. NJ.
Riley, B. L. Jackson.
On motion of Mr.. Alex Burge it was re-
solved to elect three delcgans to represent
one vote in the Senatorial Convention. The
following delegates were elected.
Chas H. Hughes, J. NJ. Riley, Alex Burge,
Thos Jones, S. w. Smith. r. II. Kelly Alter
mates Wash MCGEE, w. l.. Jones.
Resolved that the proceedings of this Con-
vention be published in the Richland Beacon,
the Louisiana In,clisencer and the North
Louisiana Republican.
The convention adjourned sine die.
W. L. JONES, Chairman.
/. Bar GARDSER, Secretary.
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SOMETHING WORTH KNOWING
The Grandy (Mo) Miner contains the
following information. Salipetre is
not expensive, and people who are
troubled with slumps in their cultiva-
ted fields can readily afford to make
the experiment,
DR.. Glass, living near Grandy, who
is clearing up new farm, has been
troubled with large number OF big
oak stumps. He bad heard that salt
petre was good for stnmps. Accord
ingly, about couple of months ago
he sprinkled on the top OF each stump
about a tablespoonful Of pulverlzed
saltpetre. A few days ago he set fire
to these stumps, and says they COM
menced and continued to burn till ev.
cry stump was totally COZ sumed, roots,
and all, so that he was able to pillow
without the least difficulty over the
very ground formerly occupied by
these large stumps. He says some OF
the stumrs burned four or five days
Farmers, try the doctors remedy be
saws it will not fail. The doctor also
says that if your cabbage plants are
troubled with little black bugs, you
can save every one of them by sprink.
ling them lightly with Cayenne pep
per. Use an ordinary table pepper
box. This is q dead shot.
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Pinchback and Sheridan.

WAsuI.GTON. June 9.-The votes
the Louisiana election case were as
follows: First, that Pinchback is en-
titled to the seat prima facia; lost
without a division. Second, that
Sheridan was elected T; lost by vote
of II to l49. Third, that Pinchback
was not elected; lost, % to l2l.
Fourth, that the testimony does not
show that either was elected, and that
they may take further testimony car.
ried without division.
After the louisiana election case
was disposedR Mr.. Senior. of Virgin
ia. reported on lQs enormous frauds
in the Western JuoIlai District Of
Arkansas. A bill to abolish the dis
trict was passed. and the Attorney
General was directed to institute an
investigation. and TO pay none of the
pending accounts until after he reports
to the House.
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moustache don't commit yourself to
Laura Matilda until you are sure that
she will be kind to your old mother ;
and gentle with your little sisters, and
a true, loving wife to you, instead Of
a mere puppet who lives on the breath
of fashion and excitement. AS gen.
eral thing, people are in too great a
hurry in this world. We say wait,
wait.
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I. BRY GARDXER. Secretary.

Never forsake friend. When enemies
gather around when sickness falls on the
heart, when the world is dark aud cherries,
is the time to try true Friendship. They who
turn from the scene Of distress bctray their
hypocracy, and prove that in,eres, only
moves them. If you have a friend who loves
you, who has studied your interest and your
happiness he sure TO sustain him IN adversely.
Let him feel that his former kindness is ap.
precia,ed, and that his love was not thrown
away.
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TIE Natchez Democrat. Of the Oil

TIE Natchez Democrat, of the 9th
inst, Says: "Mr. WM. CUNNING, OF
Coacordia parish. was in the city yes
terda, with lot of nice peaches.
lie reports that be has been luxuria-
ting on his fine fruit since the 10th Of
May. Mr.. inning informs US that
cotton seed and a. garden seeds plant
ed on Monday last we're up finely on
Thursday morning, AMI growing with
q rapidly that would ast>'nish a bill
planter. The planters in thr swamps
upon the whole feel very mn;h en-
Outraged, aud think they can still
make pretty fair crop.
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SOUTHERN AGRICULTURAL MAxIMs.

SOUTHERN AGRICULTURAL AxIMs.
Cotton is King the world seeketh
for his power his sway is unlimited,
and his locks are pure gold. Plant
cotton and bay bread.
Look to the merchant for advances
and mortgage independence, but ia
crease cotton. The refuse bay Of the
Northern farmer is sweeter to the
tooth of the planters mule than sue
culent fodder, and the Western flint
corn containeth more nutriment than
Southern gourdseed.
1t is better to handle much money
/ than to make sure grains, and har-
rowing debt is to lie preferred to a
sure surplus Look abroad for meat
but at home brave gnawing usury.
Great is he that buveth meat and
bread and many oxes and asses, but
cheapeneth garments for the world
he extende,h bis labOrs he sendetl
abroad for woodward and utensils
and field implements; he handletf
much money and gireth the stranger
the profit thereof; but he is accounted
great and the trading man maketl
obeisance to him; but the content
ment of him who oweth no deb
bringeth no fame among them that g
to and fro over the face of the earth
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Call for Police Jury.

State of Luui7ana, Parish of Rich!and,
Office Of the Police Jury.
The Police Jury of the Parish Of Richland
will convene at Rayviile, on Monday, tlIe
| 9th day o, June, 4. D.. lS7i, Uhe regular
meeting being postponed in consequence OF
the high water) All the members are re
qur>ted To be present nj that time.
BY order Of ELIJAH SCOli
Preside p. Jury.
Rayvile, La June 9th 1874.
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harsbly to the little chubby rogue VINO
has torn his apron and spoiled his
white marseilles jacket. Heis only 6
child, and mother" is the sweetest
word in all the world to him. Nee
dies and thread and soapsuds will re-
pair all damages now. But if you
once teach him to shrink from his
mother, and hide away his childish
faults, that damage cannot be repair
ed!
Wait husband, before wondering
audibly why your wife don't get along
with family cares and household re-
sponsibilities "as your mother did,
She is doing her best-ard TO woman
can endure that best to be Sighted
Remember that night she sat up with
the little babe that died; remember
the love and care she bestowed on
you when you had that long fit Of i'll
ness! Do you think she is made of
cast iron? Wait-wsit in silence and
forbearance, and the light will come
back to her eyes, the old light of the
old days!
Wait, wife, before you speak re-
proach:ully to your husband, when
be comes home late, and weary and
"out of Sorts" He has worked for
YOU all day long; he has wrestled
hand to hand with care, selfshness,
greed, and all the demons that
follow in the train of money making.
Let home be another atmosphere en-
tirely let him feel that there is one
place in the world where be can find
peace and quiet, and perfect love!
Wait, bright young girls, before
you arch your pretty eyebrows, and
whisper "old maid" as the quiet figure
steals by, with silver in its hair and
crows feet round its eyes. it is hard
enough to lose life's gladness and
elasticity-it is hard enough to sec
youth drifting away, without adding
to the bitter cup one drop of scorn
You do not know what she has endur.
ed you never can know until expert
ence teaches you, so wait, before you
sneer at the old maid.
Wait, sir, before you add billiard
room to your house, and buy the
black horse that all the fellows covet.
Wait, and think whether you can
afford it, whether your outstanding
bills are all paid and your liabilities
fully met, and al the chances and
changes Of life duly provided for.
Wait, and ask yourself how you
would like, ten years from now, to
see your fair wife struggling with
poverty, your children shabby and
want stricken, and your self q misera.
BILE hanger 90 round corner groceries
and oue-horse gambling saloon. You
think that it is impossible; do you
remember what Hazel said to the
seer of old: lis thy servant q dog
that be should do this thing?"
Wait, merchant, before you tell the
pale faced boy from the country that
you can do nothing for him" You
can do something for him; you can
give bin q word of advice. There
was time once, when you were
young, and poor, and friendless
Have you forgotten it!
Wait, blue eyed lassie ; wait q while
before you say yes" 10 the dashing
young fellow who says be can't live
without you. Wait until you have
ascertained "for sure and for certain, VI
as the children say, that the cigar
: and the wine bottle, and the card ia.
bl. are not to be your rivals in his
hear /; q little delay won't hurt him,
whatever be may say-just see if it
will.
Aud wait, NY friend in the brown
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Succession Of Jesse VI. Richmond, Deceased

Succession Of Jesse VI. hichGond, Deccascu'
State Of Louisiana. Parish of Richand,
Parish Court
Whereas. Il. Il. Justice, administrator OF
the allow named succession, has filed in the
office of rh,, Clerk of the 18th District Court
in and for the Parish and State aforesaid, a
Final account of his administration OF sand
estate. praying that the same be allowed by
the Count.
Now therefore unless opposition thereto be
filed in writing in the office of the Clerk oil
the | ith District Court, of said Parish, at Kay
Vile, within Ten days from tins date, the salu
account will he allowed and homolagated IN
all its parts and clauses. on due proof as the
law directs.
Witness the Hon. w. S. Mcintosh, Judge
of said Court, and my seal of office on this
ith day of June, A. d., 1874.
J. Newt. PITTS,
Clerk l4th ID. CT.
lime 9th. 1874, ls2tSS 90.
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TESTIMONIALS.

TESTIMONIALS.
We have cultivated the JAPANESE PEA the
past season, on small scale, and we are
convinced they are a perfect success. Their
yield was enormous For the TABLE or for
SrocK they are unsurpassed by any other pea
They grow well on thin land and are bound
To be a No. I fertilizer.
A. J. WHITE, Trustee Bradley Co.
H.HIX,
A. F.. BLUNT, p. NJ, Cleveland.
have cultivated the JAPANESE PEA the
past year, and raised them al the rate of POO
bushels to The acre The bloom excels buck
wheat for bees.
F.E. HARDWICK, J. p, Bradley Co.
March eth. 1874 i
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JAPANESE EAS-2OO BUSH.
ELS TO THE ACRE.
SOMETHING NEW!
Farmers and Gardeners Read
This!
SOMETHING NEW

Agents Wanted to Sell the Japanese
Pea.
These peas have recently been brought to
this country from JAPAN, and prove to be the
finest PEA known for Table use or for Stock.
They grow in the form of a bush, from to
: feet high, and do not require sticking
They yield from one Quart to q Gallon of peas
per bush. A sample package, that will pro-
duce from to 10 bushels of peas, with circu-
lars giving terms to Agents, and full directions
as TO the time and manner of planting, will be
sent post paid, TO any one desiring to act as
Agent, on receipt of 80 cents.
Address, l.. l.. oSMENl,
Cleveland, Tenn.
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SELF-FITTING EXCELSIOR CHART,

L ANU bAOA1oLOAs SsA&AAeA'
By the use of which Il PERFECT FIruNG
BASS may be obtained for any form by
measurement This system cuts the loose
a we'll a. the tight ii, garments Tor Ladies
and Children.
The Chart is elegantly designed and simple
in construction II i not simply piece of
paper but i perfect system OF eating, ready
for use with full instructions. With II amy
lady can MAKE, her own Dress, Basque, Posti-
lion, and other garments. without trying it Oh
AGENTS WANTED,
To whom special inducements will be offer
ee There is not only n rich opportuny for
Agents to travel, but also for those who desire
TO canvass their own city or village.
Come and see the exact working of his
system. Make your motto "Prove all things
and hold fast to that which is good
Practical Dress-makers, Lady C9nvassers,
Ladies owning Sewing Machines, and Others
interested in the subject. are especially ivited
| to call and examine our New PATENT SELF
! FITTING MEASURE.
MRS. II. J. HERRICK,
Vicksburs, Miss.
General Agent for Mississippi and North
/ Louisiana.
Ras" All orders taken for Braiding, Stamp
ing, Dyeing, and Embroidering. will b,
promptly attended 10. april 25. #.
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Peterson's Magazine.
GREAT OFFERS FOR 1874.

kSyn A Five Dollar Mexzotint Engraving as
Premium to every person getting ZIP a
Club. al
CHEAPEST AND BEST.
PETERsoNs MAGAZINE has the best Orisi-
Stories of any of the ladys books, the best
Colored Fashion Plates, the best Receipts, the
Steel Engraving, &c, &c. Every family
ought to take it. IL gives more for the money
than any in the world.
Terms always in advancc) $500 year.
Great reductions TO clubs.
Address CHAS. j. PETERSON,
300 Chestnut ST, Philadelphia Pa.
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NEW And RARE SEED!

NEW And RARE SEED!
At the Southern Seed House" of George ii.
williamson,
Gall ATS Ten NESSEE,
THE GREAT PERSIAN WATERMELON
Is the best in every respect, and possesses the
remarkable property of remaining fresh and
sweet throughout the entire winter. Seeds
scarce 25c,s per paper Of five seeds, or s;x
papers go seeds) for one dollar.
The Persian Watermelon proved 10 be the
finest ever brought into this tate."-Edward
Crawford. Bethel, Texas, Oct. IS, 1873.
"Was well pleased with thewatermelon.-
ate the last one on the first of this month";
J. +. Faw, Salem, \. C.. Jan %, 1874.
SNAKE CUCUMBER
Grows from two to eight feet long Splendid
for all purposes, especially for pickling, but
will require some ingenuity to fit into your
nice little jars. Price twenty cents paper,
or six papers for one dollar.
HCSK OR STRAWBERRY TOMATO
COR GROUND CHERRY
A distinct variety Fruit grows in a husk,
in which it will keep sound and fresh through
winter Has a peculiar sweet straw berry
like IldNoI t"'"y 'thtS i"HSi ''A
for one dollar.
YARD LONG BEANS
Grows from two to four feet long fire quail
~ Is cents a paper or six for one dollar.
MAMMOTH CABB4GE.
Under the best cultivation will weigh from
ten to fifty pound per head. twenty cts pa
Der: six for one dollar.
JAPAN R.4DDISH OR R.APHANCS
C.AND.ATUS.
A novelty from Japan. The stalk is load
ed with delicious pods two feet in length,
which are considered great delicacy served
it various ways.
Very rapid growth fifteen cents per aper
seven papers for one dollar
MAMMOTH SQUASH
! Properly cultivated will attain the enormous
weight Of ten to three hundred pounds
twenty cts. a paper; six for one dollar
All this ! know sounds good deal like a
fish story, but any seed grower will verify ev
. cry word oft.
! My Catalogue for 1874 gives lists Of the
best garden, flower and field seeds, with
| direciiogs for cultivation, etc, embrnces nov
elites found in no other. IL will be sent free
to any address.
GEORGE H. WILLIAMSON,
,r Gallatin Tennessee.
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h. T. Bah Ii 1T It's
PURE CONCENTRATED P0TASH.
or LYE,

Ut DOIDIt tIlt s'TeIgtu Ut any O''ot
S.aPONIFYING SUBSTANCE.
have recently perfect,d a new method
of packing my Potash, or Lye, and am now
packing only in Balls, the coating OF winch
will saponify, and does not injuTe the soap
Ii is packed in boxes containing 81 and Is 10.
Balls and in 10 other way. Directions III
English and German, for making hard and
soft soap with this Potash, accompanying each
package. B. I. BABBI1T
5dw Ga to 81 Washington ST., n. n.
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Flour.

700 Barrels: 200 half do-alI gradcs-in.
GLIDING PURITY, the Premium Flour
at the late ST Louis Fair, and the TIA
EA." is equal, both uncxccllctl, d,
dccl3 LANgtN 4 EcGLlsro y
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Sherif's Sale.

&c. Abel State of Louisiana,
VS.. No. 365. Parish of Richland,
John A. Hemler,} Parish Court
BY virtue of a writ of alias Fl. Fa issued
from the Honl Parish Court in and for the
Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, in the
above entitled and numbered suit, and to me
directed, I have seized and will offer for sale
at the door of the Court house, in said parish
of Richland, on
Saturday, the 9th day of June, 1874,
at public auction. to the highest bidder, the
following described property, to wit the
north east quarter of north east quarter OF
section 81 L l6 n r East, containing forty
acres,
Terms of sale cash with the benefit of ap-
praisement, }. A. LlDDELL,
May 2, "a. 3s6tSlS.O0. Sheriff.
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THE Vicksburg Herald, of Wcdnes-
day morning, the 10th inst, says that
1.-The river is falling at the rate of a
foot day"
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Cheese.
Cigars and Tobacco.

$4,000 Cigars comprising many deserved
ly popular brands;
200 pkgs ~cll-known Virgins brands III
all style WORK ~
LANhIH < EccIr rcs -
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THE GEN MICROSCOPE is the most
wonderful scientific production of the nine
teen,h century. II farnishe. the power of
high priced instrument for a mere trific, ard
exceeds IA usefulness any microscope ever
invented Ii rnveals the hidden won ,ers of
minute crea,ion-as EcIs in Vinegar, Animals
in Water, Butterflies Fcathrs, the Golden
Marrow of Hair, Insects Eyes, the Pads,
Claws, Joints and Hairs OF a Fly's Foot, makes
Ropes of Fibers of Cloth, Crowbar of a
Needles Point, and so on indefinitely. Ii
furnishes hours Of instruction, entertainment
and amuSrrucnt Tor the young and old, and
every family should possess it. 1t is invalua-
able, professors teachers, physicians, in fact
ercyy6ody and especially i the HOME CIR
Gle is it a GEM. 1t is cheap, and at the
same time Of great value. Price S1.SO.-
Mailed post paid to any address on receipt OF
price.
A FAT TAKE FOR AGENTS. Men
and Women, Bows and Girls. Whole time,
or leisure moments and evenings. irorks
inst as ueH by iamp-LgM as by daylight
Parents buy it for their children. Liberal
cash commission paid. Exclusive territory.
Congenial employment 1t exciies the curios
ity, which produces desire to have IT, and
requires no talking by the agent. COM
PLETE OUTFIT mailed, posi- paid, on re-
ceipt OF 81 so. Circulars and terms free
Send for it and make money.
Address THE BEVERLY COMPANY,
I4w1 97S Wabash Ave, CHICAGO.
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Hog Products.

Hog Products.
100 bbls Pork ST Louis Standard,
100 pkges Pigs Feet,
in kgs, bbls and half bblS;
10 terces 5. c. Hams;
40 packages dry salt Meats;
- casks Bacon sides and shoulders;
$50 packages Leaf Lard,
kegs, buckets, terces and half bbls.
deci3. LAMRIN X EGGLEsTOS.
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LEE RICHARDSON e. CO.,
Importers and Dealers in
HARD ARE,

Diminishing Goods, Charter Yak and
Kitchen Queen Cook Stoves, French
China, Glass, Crockery, Wood and
Willow Ware, Crates and Man.
ties, Plantation and Me-
chancs Tools, Agricultural I'M
plements and Seeds. Fairbanks
Standard Scales, and everything in the
hardware line No. l57 Iron Block, WASH
ington street, Nicksburg, Miss.
Nov. Is, 1873. I'm.