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BRIDGE TO BE REBUILT.

CEALED PROPOSALS TO BUILD TRUSS
~ Bridge on the site of the old one, of 90
feet spans over the main stream, benches to
be set on piles, and the truss-work on the east
side OF the stream to be in spans of 20 feet
each One and one-fourth round iron to be
used in all bolts, of which there is supposed
to be enough in the wreck. False caps to be
used on the four main benches. Double bolts
in foot of each brace. All sound flooring and
in rebuilding said bridge, except in the main
spans, which must be all new and of long
leafed heart pine.
The bridge will be two feet higher at the
east end than the old one, with an apron of
thirty feet projecting over the turnpike to
ascend to the level over the brick abutment,
when this level will be maintained to the west
bank of the river, which will bring the top of
the cap sill eleven feet below the present top
that the bridge will be eleven feet lower than
the old one, and on perfect level from bank
to turnpike.
These general lens are given in order that
bidders may know what the Board will con-
slider.
Plans and specifications will accompany
each bid, describing the size of timbers pro-
posed to be used
The lumber must all be sawed
All sealed bids accompanied with specifca-
tlons viii be received up to Tuesday the Sec
Ond day of November, 1875, directed to Cham
Gerry Clerk, Jackson, Miss, and marked bids
for Bridge over Pearl River"
The Board reserves the right to reject any
or all specifications and bids.
W. H. GRAHAM,
A. n KIMBALL,
CARTER STEWART
Committee.
Oo+ Il
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What NIr. Niles Favored,

"Sec. 2. No person shall be eligible to
any Office of profit or trust, civil or mill
tary, in this State, who gave volun-
tary aid, counsel, countenance or encour-
agement to persons engaged in armed
hostility to the United States, or who
accepted or attempted to exercise the
functions of any office. civil or military,
under any authority or pretended Gov
ernment, authority, power or Constitu-
ton, within the United States, hostile
or inimical thereto, except all persons
who aided reconstruction by voting for
this Convention, or who have continu-
ously advocated the assembling of this
Convention and shall continuously and
IN good faith advocate the acts of the
same.
The above is one of the provisions of
that Constitution submitted to the people
of Mississippi for ratification and adop-
tion by that classical body known to :ame
and intamy as the ''Black and Tan"
."-Carthaginian.
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TO the People Of Mississippi.
Jackson. Mss. Sent. %. l,

JACKSON, Mss, Sept. 20, 1915
1t is the desire of the Board of Control of
the Planters, Manufacturers and Mechanics
Association Of the State of Mississippi to ex-
hibit at the State Fair to be holden in jack
son, commencing on the 8th day of November
next, and continuing one week, samples of all
the products of Mississippi soil.
The design is to exhibit, in one collection,
the great variety of Agricultural and Horti-
cultural productions of all sections of our
Mississippian is interested, and to which each
should be proud to contribute
You are therefore earnestly requested to
collect and forward to the undersigned, at
JAG ckson, samples of the products of your sec
ton, distinctly labeled with the name and
post-ofice address of the producer, the quanti-
ty he has for sale, if any, and brief state
ment of the time of planting, mode of culture,
or manufacture, SC. All except periahable
articles should be shipped so as to arrive at
Jackson by the 9th of November; perishable
products, such as vegetables and fruits, by the
9Th
Selections will be made from this display,
of suitable samples for the Centennial next
year
All Mississippians, and especially Grang-
ers, are invited to contribute to this display
and to see that their counties are properly re-
presented Let US have complete illustra-
ton of the resources of Mississippi both at
the Fair and Centennial.
Samples of goods, models Of machinery, and
implements of Mississippi manufacture, are
also solicited. Anythtng Ohich aOH illustrate
the industry resources Of our State will be
received in this display, which the Board hopes
will be worthy of Mississippi and Mississip-
plans.
u. H.. POWER.
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Important Educational Notice.

Consequent upon aR arrangement made by
the Superintendent of Education for Kinds
equity with the President of the Central Fe
male Institute, all pupils who are actual resi-
dents of the county, can attend the Institute
for the months of the ensuing session, during
which the Public Schools shall be taught in
the county, free Of ehdrge for Tuition IN those
Branches prescribed to Be taught by the School
Laa0 Of the Stat it being however, understood
that such pupils will be required to OBJ
serve the Rules which are given in the Cata-
logue of the Institution or may hereafter be
made for its government, just as other Pupils
are required to observe them.
Instruction in other Branches will be given
for reasonable compensation, to be determin-
ed by the President of the Institute
WALTER HILLMAN,
President.
Clinton Sent 13 l87h=tf
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Texas Land Agency.

Oct. 14-d1tw2t.
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The Railroads will pass Visitors, and Arti-
cles for Exhibition, at half rates, as heretofore
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Fair Warming.

We hereby give notice to all Registrars,
Inspectors, and Clerks of Election, that
if any of them have accepted, or are
going to accept, the positions with the
intention of working for the Republican
party, and not the State, they had better
forego that intention, or decline the po-
sitions they hold. The Democrats and
Conservatives intend to have majority
of the votes in the boxes, AND THEY IN
TEND TO HAVE THE VOTES COUNTED
AND RETURNED AS THEY WE'RE PUT IN
THE BOXES. REMEMBER THAT AND
MAKE A NOTE OF IT.
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u. IL. POWER.
TRIALS OF SPEED AT STATE FAIR.

Entries for all trials of speed must be made
event.
Entrance money ten per cent. Not less than
three to enter and three to start.
The Track and all the Racing will be under
the exclusive control and management of the
Jackson Joeky Club
Trials of Speed to commence at o'clock
precisely, unless otherwise specially ordered.
The Association reserve the right to post
pone any part of this programme on account
of bad weather, or other good and sufficient
cause.
Special purses are invited, and will be ad-
ded to those here given.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBERI9TH..
Trotting, in harness, one mile-2 in 3...$ so 90
Running, dash of one mile.................. IUO w
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH.
Running-mile heats-2 in 3...............S $50 90
Trotting, in harness-one mile-2 in g.. 100 0G
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH.
Running-mile heats-2 in $3.50 90
Running-dash of two miles ............... 100 90
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH.
ONE O'CLOCK, P M.
Trotting, in harness, one mile-2 in $500 co
Running-mile heats in 3.....-........ 200 OO
The following ring for Mississippi raised
horses exclusively:
Running-dash of one mile GO
Trotting in harness-dash of one mile. 80 90
Huntington Ponies, IA hands or un-
der-SO0 yards ......... 5O w
AT TWELVE O'CLOCK,
Best Boy Rider under IA years of age-Spe-
cial Premium by Secretary of Association,
Ten Dollars in Gold.
Best Young Lady Equestrienne (two more
to enter)-Special Premium by Secretary of
Association, a solid Silver Cup.
Best display of Horsemanshp by Grand
father-Special Premium by Capt. B. T.
Walshe, 10 Canal street. New Orleans, half
dozen Walshe's Premium Shirts.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18th.
Running-mile heats-2 in g.. ........$ 500 co
rrotting, in harness. one mile-2 in g.. 100 90
Fast Mule Race, one mile, six
Slow Mule Race-last mule in wins the
pur5e.. .-'.-........--..... 70 w
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Carl Schurz.

Carl Schurz, who bore so conspicuous
a part in the Ohio election in favor of
the Republican nominees, on the money
question, has informed n. Y. Herald
that he did not thereby hold
himself committed to the Republican
party, but means to remain Independent
and to choose next year what he believes
to he the best ticket then before the
country.
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HANG the Registrar that proposes to
throw out a Democratic vote or a Demo
cratic box.-CLARIoN.
We fail to see any of the fruits of the
peace conference in that.-Pilot.
You may fail to see the "fruits of the
peace conference" but you will not fail
to see the fruits of an attempt at dis
honest count.
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NEITHER justify hanging, or any other
outrage, and the law of the State, and
not the CLARION's law of mob and hemp
will govern election officers. s.-Times.
If it is attempted to win by counting,
under guise Of law, after having lost by
voting, as was done in Copiah county in
1872, and has been done at different
times in various parts of the State, the
perpetrator of the outrage will be the
loser and not the winner. Mark that
The weekly clarion., 1875-10-27

PINCHBACK, the mulatto importation
from Louisiana, in his harangue Saturday
evening, denounced the white Republicans
who were giving the cold shoulder to
Jim Hill, (Shaughnessey, Mckee & Coz
as "vagabonds. This is rather impudent,
but Pinch is a color liner of that sort.
The weekly clarion., 1875-10-27

The miserable criminal Ozanne and
his wretched accomplice, have made the
first response to Warmers secret circular
but luckily they were detected in the
act. There is no punishment too severe
for them.
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We trust that THE CLARIoN's appre-
hension will subside.-Pilot.
We have no apprehension. The Dem
ocrats are going to carry the election and
are determined to have a fair and full
count Mark that.
The weekly clarion., 1875-10-27

If the ''breast and back" process is
tried at the polls-break the line. Cost
what it may, break the line, and go pre-
pared to do it. Desperate cases need
desperate remedies.
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Possibly the Pilot, which is so profuse
with compliments of T. W. Cardozo, can
inform an anxious public where that no.
torious individual is sojourning, at this
critical period in the affairs of Mississippi?
Times,
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The Pilot man is funny. His gibberish
has a strong odor of the Lunatic Asy-
Ium. After the I'd of November he will
laugh on the other side of his mouth
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WILL H. HARVEY, of Choctaw Agency, Miss:
Better than any cast plOw l ever used
light draft and well made have tested it In
both black, stiff and sandy mixed, and it gives
entire satisfaction"
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THE peace agreement meant a far
count as well as peaceful election. If an
attempt is made to throw out Democratic
boxes it will be declaration of war. Let
those who make the declaration suffer the
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THE undersigned having recently returned
Il from Texas where he has given special
attention to Texas Lands and Land Titles and
having made permanent arrangements in
Texas, whereby be is now fully prepared to
undertake the investigation and perfecting of
titles to land III any county or portion of the
State of Texas, whether owned legally, equita-
bly, by heirs, devisees or other parties, here
by invites all parties interested in any man
ner in Texas Lands or desiring any informa-
tion or assistance in reference thereto, to call
upon or communicate with the undersigned
A large amount of Texas Lands for sale or ex-
change. Address
E. L. BOWEN
Brookhaven, Lincoln Co. Miss
March T. 1S75-ly
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We are forced to the necessity of en-
ploying every lawful advantage our
position gives us.-Warner on Regis
trars.
If that means throwing out Democratic
votes or boxes, we will be forced to the
necessity of employing every ''lawful
that the right of protecting
our liberties gives US.
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The court house has been cleaned out.
County Republican.
So far so good The people intend to
give it another and more thorough clean
ing on the second day of November.
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LUMBER NOTICE.

nR. LUE JONES is my Lumber Agent in
IL Jackson. From this date he will receive
and forward orders for Lumber by the car load
He will always be found on the lumber yard
in West jackson, near the Depot My friends
will please call on him.
j. NJ. WESSON.
Jackson, Miss, Oct. 10, '75-d2w
Daily Pilot and Times will please copy.
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]. F. LEE, of Byram, Miss, says:
1T is the best cast plow | ever saw, runs
light, turns very we'll, goes in the ground fine
ly, and is easy to guide"
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Mr.. R. H. ADDKINsoN, of Camden, Miss:
By far the strongest-has the best points
and does the best work in moist or dry ground
of any other plow"
The weekly clarion., 1875-10-27

THE CLARION grows desperate as it
sees defeat staring it in the face.-Times.
THE CLARION sees no such thing. 1t
knows that victory at the polls is an as
sured fact. And if we know anything
of the temper of the men of Mississippi,
they will not submit to a defeat by false
counting.
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THE Ozanne villiany shows the i'm
portance to the Democrats and Conserva-
tive fappointing true and trusty vigilance
committees.
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A CLEAR poll of all lines of men a
free chance to vote or free fight.
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The Cen 1emminI COtaOm Premi INNS.
In response to several inquiries as to the
forwarding of Cotton to State Fair, to COM
pete for the Premiums offered by the State
Centennial Board, would recommend that
the cotton be shipped to either of the fol-
lowing houses in jackson: Robinson &
Stevens, B. T. & C.. a. Lyon, Isydore
Strauss, A Virden, f. q S. Virden, 7. T.
Persons. Either of these Will receive and
enter the cotton, and store ir after Fair un-
Ill the decision on samples can be made by
the Cotton Exchange of New Orleans.
j. L. POWER,
Secretary.
October IL 1S75-tc
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WATCH the registration books. Watch
the ballot-boxes. Watch the counting
of the votes. Watch the making up of
the returns.
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Jno. B. LEWIS, of Stems Creek, Rankin Co.:
81 pronounce it success plOw worthy
the patronage of all farmers"
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D. R. HEARx, of Tugaloo, Miss.

D. " I1hAhNf UI RLIUO 4IIHo'
They have been run in all sorts Of land,
both turf and rooty-nOne have broken-they
are the best cast plow know Of The scraper
works like a charm"
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observation-disclosures.

OHOICE Alabama Lime, Cement, Plaster,
~ Hair etc, for sale, at lowest market rates,
in quantities to suit by
THOS. T. PERSONS,
City Ware House,
jackson, Miss.
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If you want the best and most durable Cast
Plow that is made send your orders to
STUART & KIRKLAND,
Jackson, Miss.
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READING ROOM


NER. 7. M. KERR has added to the attrac-
VI tions of his Saloon a Reading Room,
where the latest papers from all parts of the
Union are kept for entertainments and i'm
provement. All are invited to come and spend
their leisure hours with him
The best of wines, liquors and cigars con-
stantly on hand.
Remember the place under Angeles Hail.
Jackson, Miss.
Oct. l2-dlm
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GEO. MURREY of Pelahatchie, Miss:
"Far superior to the improved Avery for
durability-there can be no improvement made
on the scraper."
The weekly clarion., 1875-10-27

THE Mississippi DIsoRDERs.-If the
charges against Sheriff Brown, of Mis-
sissippi, th 1t he has been melting the
negroes to destroy the ginhouses belong
ing to the whites, are true, he should be
punished. N. Y. Herald.
They are unquestionably true, and
Brown, who is a carpet-bag negro, has
fled the county in order to escape the
punishment he deserves.
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THE Times is calling for Cardozo, the
man of many indictments. Like Rachel
weeping for her children, it will not be
comforted, because he is not. Oh, where,
tell me where, has my Highland laddie
gone
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DEMOCRATS, Conservatives, be ready
to do your county some service on election
day.
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Institute.

TNHIS old and well established School for
l. Boys and Young Men will enter upon its
23d Annual Session, on the 1st Monday of
October next. 1t is strictly boarding school
of the highest grade, in respect of scholarship
and correct department..
THOS S. GATHRIGHT, A. NJ,
PRINCIPAL.
MAJ. W. R KIRKPATICK. A. NJ.
JOSEPH II. RANSOM, A b.
For terms very low or to secure rooms, ad-
dress the Principal, Gholson, Noxubee Co.,
Miss
s-Send for Catalogue containing particu-
lars.
July Z, 1875-4m
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Mr.. J. R. POWELL, of Canton, Miss.

sis the best 1 ever used, and | can highly
recommend it to any one wanting first raCo
plow and scraper."
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STUART & KIRKLAND, PrOprietOrs.

IF you want good, cheap Cast PlOw, send
l. your orders to
STUART s. KIRKLAND,
Jackson, Miss
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RespectfullY.
.[Signed]

lst. The Radical spollSmen, IN danger
of losing the offices, claim that they have
the right to use any advantage" (the
word 'lawful" is blind) their ''position
gives" them Gin the matter of Registra
ton" Now what right has either party
to an advantage" and what is it but a
pregnant suggestion, that, as the Radicals
can appoint a majority of the Boards, it
is their province to count in such candi-
dates, or throw out such boxes, as will en-
able them to carry their point?
ID. 1t is ''apprehended" (says the cir
cular) that Republicans have already been
intimidated from registering, therefore
men should be appointed who will (not
see that a fair election is held, and that
every man will be protected in his right
to vote buD have ''the courage and firm
ness to discharge their duties fearlessly,
q ESPECIALLY IN CANVASSING
THE VOTE AND MAKING UP THE
RETURNS.
Sd. In order to secure the services of
good counters, who would know how ''to
make up the returns" and would do it
without the fear of God or man, in the
Radical interests, Republicans of doubt
full fidelity" Chat is, whose rascality is
above doubt are to be put in the places
of men who are not known to be the sort
needed to carry out the diabolical plot.
4th. And to the shame of human ma
ture, ''the Judges and Chancellors
throughout the State" are called upon to
drabble the ermine INTO the mire and
filth of this foul and vilIainous trick
Now, Democrats and Conservatives, /
you have the hand of your unscrupulous
adversary. Guard against the scheme |
by appointing committees of fearless and
vigilant men, who will guard the ballot
box, watch the " canvassing of the vote
and the making up of the return" and
take care that no boxes are thrown out.
Claim the right, and enforce it, to be re-
presented during all the process of voting,
counting and making up the returns.
The fair thing does nobody any wrong.
ETERNAL VIGILANCE Is THE PRICE
OF LIBERTY!
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If you want the best Cast PlOw in America
with cast point steel point. and steel scraper
all adjustable to the same plow, send your or
ders to
STUART s. KIRKLAND,
jackson Miss
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Mon Female College,
OXFORD, MISS.
REV. J. S. HOWARD, A. NJ, President.
AdVan nta&eS:

Advantages:
A THOROUGH AND COMPLETE LITER
n AIRY COURSE taught, by Teachers of
long experience and ability: the English be-
ing a specialty-Latin, Greek, and the Modern
Languages taught to perfection, when desir d.
A Music Department-under Director of
superior attainments and skill in teaching
An Art Department-presided ever by an
accomplished Artist, and Teacher of long
experience.
buildings large, conveniently arranged, and
well furnished.
Location not surpassed by any in the South
for good health. refined society and religious
advantages. Young Ladies attend the Church
selected by parent or guardian, in company
with teacher.
Board and Tuition in Literary Department:
per Scholastic year, 1920 co.
Music, Arts and Modern Languages, usual
Rates.
For particulars, address President, or the
at Oxford, Miss.
]. d. LESTER, Secy Board Trus.
July Z, 1875-5m.
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Fair Lawn Institute.
JACKSON. MISS.

EALL Session begins Wednesday, Sept 22d
TUITION
Primary Department, per month. h............$4 90
intermediate Department, per month ...... 90
Collegiate Department, per month .......... 90
Latin and French, each per month.......... 2 90
Music, per month 90
Tuition payable quarterly Deductions will
not be allowed u6less in cases of protracted
sickness. Scholars entering the School at any
time during the month of October will be
charged for the full month
Young ladies from distance will be provi
ded with board in private families, at reason
able rates
MARY A. MOSELEY. Principal.
Aug. II, '75-2m.
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THOMAS ATKINSON, Master of Capitol Grange,
No. 10, at Jackson, Miss:
''Have used almost every cast plow that has
been brought TO this market, and can truly
say yours is equal to the best. | know it to
be in extensive use. .mong the members of our
Order and it has given entire satisfaction"
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CENTRAL FEMALE INSTITUTE,
CLINTON, KINDS Co., MISS.

REV WALTER HILLMAN, LID, PRINCIPAL.
THE COLLEGIATE YEAR OF 1919, will
Il commence on Tues lay, the 18th of Septem-
who seek thorough education greater induce
ments than ever before. Tlrenty-tsro years of
uninterrupted and prosperous existence, and
nineteen of these years under the same directors,
have enabled ii to accumulate educational
facilities which younger institutions cannot
possess. and which rank it with the best in the
land. These advantages too are offered al a
very moderate expense
For full information address the President of
the Faculty or send to him for Catalogues.
ROBERT KELLS,
President Board of Trustees.
Clinton July %, 1S75-tf.
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TURN about is fair play. The RAIDS.
have had control of the State govern
ment for six years. 1t is now the turn
of the Democrats and Conservatives.
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jackson High School.

THE FOURTH SESSION of the JACKSON
l. HIGH SCHOOL will open on Monday,
10th of September, 1876.
The Session shall comprise 40 weeks Terms
per month of four weeks:
Senior So
intermediate Department......-.......-..... 5
unlor 8
No deduction viii be made after the entry of
a pupil, except in cases of protracted sickness.
GEO. W McLAURIN,
Aug. 25. Principal.
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A TRICK OF THE ENEMY.
A Secret Circular of the Radi-
cal Executive Committee
Brought to Light.

A Deep Laid Plot to Count the
Radical Candidates in and
the DemOcraIic-COnser
VaIiVes out, no Matter
What the Vote KS
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CHAS. M. EVANS, r.
Manufactures of N
Artificial Limbs %
of the best quality, So
licits a share of the
Southern patronage.


duced and other special inducements are now
offered Southern citizens and soldiers To
insure satisfaction, each leg may be fitted and
tested fully before any payment is required.
By permission, | refer to Rev C. K Mar
shall, Vicksburg, Miss, who was President of
an Association which furnished over 900 legs to
Southern soldiersi also refer to the publishers
of this paper. Pamphlet and full informa-
ton free. Address CHAS NJ EVANS,
Cor. Market and 4th SITS. Louisville. XIV. or
l52 West 4th St. CINCINNATI, o.
Oct. 20, '75-1y.
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Hear what the Farmers who have tried them
and know, say about our plOws;
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If you ever expect to rebuild the South Pa
tronize Home institutions, and keep your mo-
ney at home.
We defy competition in quality of work, all
we ask is fair trial satisfaction guaran-
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A FULL COUNT or a hanging.
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81 think it equal to any cast plow now in us
in this part of he couutry-runs light, turn
WELL and is substantially made"