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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17
New Advertisements.

The Virginia Female Institute has an
advertisement in this issue. The school
is old and reliable, and terms moderate
Prof. NJ. S. Shirk announces in another
column that his school will open here on
Wednesday, September 18th, 1876. He
is too well know to require any recommen-
dation from us. 1t is his desire to build
up Il fine male school in this place, and
should have, as he doubtless will, the CO.
operation of cur citizens.
The advantages of the University OF
Mississippi are set forth in to-day's paper.
This is a home institution and will com
pare favorable with any other school. The
rates are extremely low, and the very best
f-siliti~~ "~a offered r-h-hij er,l -
Gcient teachers, The buildings are in good
repair, and the location is healthy. For
further particulars see card.
All wishing appointments as Cadets to
the Virginia Military Institute should
make application a: once. A better mill
tary school than this does rot exist. Sec
card.
Virginia is noted Tor having fine schools,
and among them the Martha Washington
| Female College stands irst-class. 1t is
situated in the mountains of Virginia, and
is highly recommended. Terms are cheap
Next session begins September 2lst.
Mr.. Jack Hardy has lost a mule and Of
fers a liberal reward for her return. See
notice.
A card of the celebrated "E. Carver
Cotton Gin appears elsewhere. Ogden &
Bell, of New Orleans, are agents for this
Gin, and also deal extensively in bagging
and ties. They propose to sell the Gins
at reduced rates.
How to get patents is told ina book is
sued by Mum & Co., New York. See card.
Cotton & Cason are after somebody for
having said that they deal in CROOKED
whisky" They deny the charge and court
investigation. They give their accuser
mail Columbia" We know this firm tc
be composed ofhonorabie gentlemen, and
don't believe the charge brought against
them. The report was, doubtless, started
to iniure their business. Read their card
Peters advertises his new music in an
other column. He keeps all the latest
styles of music, and is thoroughly reliable.
Send him an order.
Read the card of st. Agnes Academy,
of Memphis, Tenn. This is a Catholic
school under the control Of the Sisters Of
Dominic. Special attention is given to
moral and polite department. Rates are low.
When in Louisville, KY, stop at the
Gait House, an advertisement of which
may be seen in this issue. This is one of
the very best hotels in this country, and
| the rates are a. low as could be expected of
a strictly irst-class house. The house is
provided with all the modern improve
,,1x
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17
More Radical SIeIitGe.

On the 10th inst. the Committee OF
Naval Expenses reported the following
resolutions to the Lower House of Con
gress:
Resolved. That Isaiah Hanscom,
Chief of the Bureau OF Construction
and Repairs of the Navy Department,
is unworthy and incompetent to hold
that position, and that the interests OF
the bureau, the department and the
Government require his removal.
Resolved, That by reason of the neg
ligence Of Geo. NJ. Robeson, Secretary
OF Tilton, Wheelwright s Co., the
claim presented by them in January,
1874, the Government Of the United
States was defrauded by said Hilton,
Wheelwyight & Co. out Of the sums SC
paid. tO-Wit. S32, Ol9.
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SUMMER RESORT.
BROWN'S WELLS.
w. B. DEATON, Prop,
COPIAH CO., MISS.
Great Health andlPIeasure Resort.

The proprietor of these justly celebrated
Wells, fakes this method OF informing the
public that he is now prepared to receive
guests, and ~tlatters hipselt that he will be
able to give sa~tisfaeton'to all who may
come, Having bought tLe place to Keep, he
is determined tint no ore shall leave dissat-
isfed.
These Wells ark situated eight miles west
Of Hazlehurst, Miss. A daily line of com
Portable hacks will run to and from Halle
hurst and the Wells. Through tickets can
be had at the Office Of the n. O. st. L. & G.
Railroad, at New Orleans, at a merely noml-
nal sum. The section Of country in which
the Wells are located is probably as healthy
as any portion of the world. The grounds
surrounding the Wells consist of a beautiful
err We OF over thirty acres. There are many
cottages, single and double, for the use OF
visitors, with a very large and commodious
dining room There will be amusements OF
all kinds. Buggies and houses will be fur
nishcd at reasonable rates. There will be a
daily mail. with newspapers in abundance.
There are two wells, one known rs the cold
Well" and the other as the New Well"
the ANALYSIS Of both wells gwen below. The
waters HAYS been used for twenty years,
and have been found beneficial in the cure
Of the following, as we'll as many other dis
eases; Skin Diseases, Functional Indiges-
ton Anemia. Chorea, Constipation, Chron-
ic Diarrhua. Chronic Gastritis, some forms
Of Dropsy, Chronic Dysentery, Chronic Hep
ats, Chronic Laryngitis, diseases of the
Mouth. Ozena, and other Scrofulous pfTec-
tong, elect. Chronic Goonorlhoeo, diseases
OF the Bladder or Kidneys, diseases incident
TO females, Spinal Irritation, Amenorrhoea,
Menorrhagia and the many forms OF Leu
corrhpea. 1t is par excellence, the place tor
persons of broken down CO., stitutious.
Terms to suit the times.
ANAIXS1g az Coz u n.rIr.n
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17
SensihilifieS arc Like MOOihinnS

Delightful l~uxuries of beauty to Irvine.
around a solid upright stem of understand
ng, but very poor things if uusustalned by
strength, they are left to creep along the
ground. SO it is with the body, when sus-
tanned by strength and health, then all is
beauty and happiness. But when enfeebled
by disease, there isno silvery lining to the
clouds. Gloom pervades all nature, and
hope dwindles into despair. Invalid, would
you enjoy that estimable boon, health?
Know that ii is within your power. Thou
sands rave been as bad off as you are,
Strength to their enfeebled limbs, and JOY
to their Responding hearts have been impart-
ed by the judicious use of DR., TUFTS Vr8e-
table Liver Pills, the boon to suffering
humanity. augl7-2w
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17
A Flower that Changes its Color.

Botany is a division of natura, science which
treats of plants, and d study Vegetable Physiology
must he the foundation of botanical knowledge
a study only possible by the Improvements in the
microscope and in organic chemistry. AS plants
are not scattered huphazard over the earth, bo-
tanical geography must lie studied anl. with
this pla lt-histor3, II is OF Medical Bot We
would speal-, or of the IIEPA1INE PLANT, lis
covered in Southern Nuhla, the Flower Z Which
changes its color with every change Il at
mOsphere. The remarkable changes OF mt
and Flower have been for years our spel 49,,
resulting in the discovery Of its posse .1a 4
wonderful medical properties, the existence nd
value of which have heretofore been euttrclv
unknown to medical science. After much labor
and scientific investigation, We have succeeded
In 5X ITactlng its peculiar medicinal principles,
Whlcl IL a speclhc and cure for ali diseases OF the
Liver, stomach and Bowels; a permanent cure
for Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Spleen, Constipation,
J4undlce, and all BlliOus Complaints. We can
not send Il living Flower Of this Plant to all who
read of llepatine but to all who will send
their address to MERRELL X COuDON, Phlladel-
plla, Pa, with a tn ee-cent stamp for return
postage, we will send Free q fac-simile OF the
Flower, that viii change its CoiGr just the same
as the real llcpatine Flower.
The Medicine, MEkBELLHS ~IEPATlNE, for
ale by DAuGHrRY ~ sMlLIE.
BROOKHAYEN, Miss. june som.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17
The Tilden Cadets.

The Tilden Cadets held their second
meeting at the Courthouse last Friday
night, and many names were added to the
roll. The boys are enthusiastic over theii
organization. and will do great good In the
approaching campaign.
Upon taking the chair the President
w. A. Henry, delivered an address that
would have done credit to an older head
Hon. A. G. M.Nair was called upon to
address the Club, and did itin his happies'
vein. He made an excellent speech, and
gave some splendid suggestions TO the
young workers.
Thos. Lyon, wv. Martin, Jr., and A.
C. McNair were elected honorary members.
10. Abrams and Ed. Martin were APP
pointed to address the Club at next meet,
ing,
10. Storm and George D Mclean were
appointed Sergeants-at-Arms.
The following resolutions were submit
ted and adopted:
Whereas, We, the young men of Brook
haven, Miss, feel it incumbent upon our
selves to aid in every way possible to Sc
cure the election of Hon. Samuel j. Tilden
and Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks for Pres
ident and Vice-President of the United
States. and to secure the measures OF re-
form advocated bv the National Democrat
ic Convention in st. Louis on june 9th,
1876; and,
Whereas, Not having arrived at the ace
to be enabled by the Constitution of the
United States to use the elective franchise,
but nevertheless having the interest of the
country at heart; therefore be it
Resolved LIST, BY the members of this
Club, known as the Tilden Cadets, consist
ing of the minors of Brookhaven, That we
do most heartily endorse the the State and
National platforms of the Democratic par
tv. and we. as Democrats and Conserva-
tives. pledge ourselves to do all in our
power to promote the Democratic cause in
the next election,
Be it resolved ID. That we consider the
election of the National Democratic candi-
dates an imperative necessity as regards
the welfare of orr beloved country.
Be it resolved Sd, That we will use all
honorable means to secure the election of
the Presidential candidates of the Demo-
cratic party.
Be it resolved 4th, That the members of
this Club do most heartily endorse the
nomination Of Hon. c. E. Hooker, for
Congress, the "Wheel Horse" of Democra-
cy of the State of Mississippi. and feel a
inst pridein the noble record which he
has made in the Congress of the United
States, and pledge him cur earnest and
united support.
Be il resolved 9th, Thattwo members ofthis
Club be appointed to deliver m address at
each regular meeting upon the political
topics Of the day.
BE it resolve 9th, that the regular meet
ings of this Club be held every Tuesday
night in the Court house in this CITY, and
that all young men between the ages of
fourteen and twenty be invited to join this
CIub
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17
That kItefs Of

In reply to the questions prop unded
him by the Point Pleasant Register,
and published in our paper of last
week, Rev. W. W, Harper says the sol
der condemned to be shot gave him
800 and two watches to send to his
mother. He adds.
The man was shot and Immediately
after the thing WAS over General Hayes
sent for me to come to his headquarters.
L reported. He inquired of me what
the mar gave me. l told him. He ex-
amined the watches and gave them back
to me, and the money he said he had
decided belonged to the Government
and L gave it to him. As to what he
did with it l am not prepared to say.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17
Bad CrODs.

In some parts Of this and adjoining
counties we hear of very poor crops. Dry
weather killed the corn and grass has gone
to seed in the cotton, We do not know
how the good Lord could send the rains to
suit this sort. If eight weeks of weather
came 50 dry that corn could not grow, it
does seem to us that the man that would
let the grass 60 to seed in his cotton must
contemplate making a living by stealing.
Who can ever give employment to such a
laborer? He that does must certainly come
10 sorrow. The sorry crops are generally
those cultivated by feedmen.
We are glad to say, however, generally
speaking, the crops of this county are very
good.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17
Tilden Dem Der attic Club.

According to previous appointment,
number of citizens met at Lard's mill OF
Saturday evening, goth Of July, 1876, tC
organize a Democratic Club.
Officers elected-K. P. Clark, President
Allen Smith, first Vice-President; Jas
King, second Vice-President; Jno. eagle
Secretary; L. L. Lard, Jr., Treasurer,
The following resolution was adopted
Resolved, That this Club endorse the ac
ton of the National Democratic Conven'
ton at St. Louis, and pledge its nominees
our support.
On motion, the Club adjourned to NEE
again on the oath OF August.
K, P, CLARK, President.
JNo. eagle, Secretary.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17
For the Campaigu.

We will send THE LEDGER from now
until the LIST day of January for one dollar.
This is probably cheaper than it will ever
be offered again. If you want all the news
during the Presidential campaign, send on
your name and dollar. To any person
sending us six names and six dollars we
will send the paper free. Will the Clubs
of this and adjoining counties, that
desire their members to keep posted, sub
scribe for campaign copies2 The President
of every Club would confer a favor upon
MS by bringing this matter before his body
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17
AROUND TOWN.

Toomuch rain.
Democratic Clubs are being organized il
oil parts of the county.
Registration has commenced. Dom
fail to register.
Eggs are now selling at twenty-five cent
per dozen. Chickens and butter also brin.
good prices,
We learn that the entertainment for the
benefit of the Methodist Church will bit
given next week.
Wehave OIL file, and will publish mex
week, an interesting letter from Maj. r. w
Millsaps.
Il il not necessary to give the name o
the writer of the entertaining letter in to-
days paper signed "Piney Woods"
There was but a slim attendance of the
members of the District Executive Com.
mittee here last Saturday. Judge Hurst
was elected permanent Chairman.
We were happy to meet in our Ganctum
this week Mr.. R. J.. Harrison, one Of the
merchant princes of Columbia, Miss. Oul
young friend Chas. Aloua is associated will
him in business.
Amajority ofthe white Republicans o
this town say they will not supper
~Shaughuessy. Another convention OF tht
faithful is suggested by some. TO make an.
other nomination. No use; Hooker will be
elected by four or five thousand majority
Dr.. J. NJ. Grafton is authorized to re.
GIVE subscribers to THE LEDGER while on
his registration tour. Those who desire to
take the paper and have no money can get
it by giving DR.. Grafton their due bill,
PAYABLE November 1st, 1875. No cam
pAign subscribers viii be taken unless paid
IN advance.
Literary Society met on last Monday
night, Miss Ada Warren, IN the absence
OF the President, presided with grace and
dignity, The question for debate, "Does
woman exert a grea ter influence over man
shan money" was well sustained by each
eide. The decision was given in favor OF
the affirmative. There will be ESSAYS and
recitations at next meeting by young ladies.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17

Have you any excuse for suffering with
Dyspepsia or Liver Complaint? Is there
any reason why you should go on from
day to day complaining with Sour Stom-
ach, Sick Headache, Habitual Costiveness,
palpitatien of the heart, heart burn, water
brash, gnawing and burning pains at the
pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coated
tongue, and disagreeable taste in the
mouth, coming up of food after eating, low
spirits, ETC.? No! 1t is positively your
own fault if you do. Go to F. NJ. Martin
& Co.'s and get a bottle of Screens Au.
gust Flower for seventy-ive cents and
your cure is certain, but if you doubt this,
get a sample bottle for ten cents and try it.
Two doses will relieve you. eow-ti
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17
Columbia DranlaticS.
CoLUMBIA, Miss, Aug. IS, 1877


COLUMBIA, Miss, Aug, IS, 1876.
E9ijor RrOotharen Ledger:-
Unjust inform you that the young ladies
and gentlemen Of our town have formed Il
Dramatic Soeiety. They gave their first
performance on the 9th insty and it is due
to say that it was entirely successful, The
young ladies acted their parts to p%erfec-
ton, although every oRe of the performers
contributed to the sucoess of the entertain
ment. l must Say, however, that it waa
mainly due to the Misses omedes that the
performance WAS such a great success.
In "Btidewell" Miss II. B. Smcdes look
ed charming as the Bride. In the "Old
Maids Tea Party" she acted her part to
perfection. Miss S. Webb looked like the
new game of "Qroquet" WAC Hew to her
Miss I. Smedes made a bewitching Susan,
and Miss /. Smedes sang "Ain'l Sweet"
and she looked as sweetness itself. The
young men all acted their parts perfectly.
The programme was as follows:
PART FIRST.
Ain'tIS Sweet (song)-By Miss L Smedes.
Contest "a comedy)-Mrs Locket, Mss
S. Webb; Miss Ada, Miss H. b. Smedes;
Susan, Miss I. Smedes; Mr.. Sparks, Mr..
Chas, Alcus; Mr.. Beauohamp, Thos. Me
Donald.
Bridewell IA tableau)-Bride, Miss II.
B. Smedes; Groom, Mr.. Chas. Alcus.
Well -Rebeca, Miss 7. Smedea; Isaac,
Mr.. +. J. Harrison.
Croquet-(a tableau)-Miss S. Webb and
Mr.. T. S. Ford.
Robber Chieftain IA ta5leau)-Mr. Thos.
Mcdonald.
Wisdom VS.. Folly "a tableau) Miss II.
B. Smedes, Mr.. Thos. Mcdonald, Miss T.
Smedes.
Mardi Gras "a duet)-Miss II. I. Smedes
and Miss T. Smedes.
PART SECOND.
Drunkard's Vision "a charade)-Drunk-
ard, Mr.. ?. l.. Gusmar; Swell, Mr.. r. J.
Harrison; Gent of Fashion, Mr.. T. S..
Ford; Drunkard's wife, Miss S. Webb;
Drunkard's daughter, Miss L. Smedes.
The Old Maids Tea Party-Old Maids,
Miss 81. B. Smedes, Miss T. Smedes, Miss
S. Webb, Miss L. Smedes; Mr.. Thos. Nc
Donald.
The Dutchman's Ghost-Cathe rine, Miss
H. B. Smedes; Hans, Mr.. r. j. Harrison;
Henry, Mr.. Chas. Alcus; Charley, Mr..
Thos. Mcdonald.
Hoping l nave not taken up too much
of your valuable space, l remain,
Yours respectfully,
r. j. II.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17
INV oAbLL, UcCictdIys

THE September number of Godey's La
dy's Book, with its splendid fashion plates,
stories and epgravings, is received. 1t is
the greatest lady's companion published,
as it contains the latest and best articles on
dress and fashions. Published in Phila-
delphia, Pa, by L. A. Cooley; terms $500
per year.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17
Peabody Hotel. MemlhiS.

If there isany thing q traveller enjoys at
ter leaving a dusty train it is the luxuries
of a neat and comfortable hotel, such as
the Peabody, of Memphis. The Peabody is
the only frst-class hotel in Memphis. and
is the resort for Mississippians. CoL.C.B, Gal
loway, the efficient manager, spares neither
time nor money to please his guests, and all
who stop with him are we'll pleased. Should
you have occasion to visit Memphis remem-
Der this house. Board $2.0O S3.0O and
81 90 per day, according to location OF
rooms. aug17-3m
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17
Citation IN MGnceTy.

To the creditors of the estate of Anthony
Joseph Strake, deceased:
You are hereby notified that at the next
term Of the Chancery Court of Lincoln
county, Mississippi, to be held in Brook
haven, oil the fourth Monday in December,
1876, the claims registered against the estate
of said decedent will be presented for exam
nation and allowance, and all creditors OF
said estate are notified to attend said Court
at said term and contest unlawful claims.
BY order of the Court, Jupe term. 1876.
JAS. NJ. BUCKLEY,
iy2O-4t Chancery Clerk.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17
Total Dem. maj. 99, 900

Port GIBSON enjoyed a grand Demo
cratic barbecue on the 18th inst. About
three thousand persons attended. Sew
eral hundred colored men, wearing Til
den and Hendricks badges, joined the
procession. Gradually, but surely, the
colored men are slipping out from un>
der the control of the Radical leaders,
and taking their place with the people
that will hereafter rule the affairs OF
this State, come what will.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17

WHILE on a visit to the Northern and
Western cities will purchase a large stock
of domestic dry goods and household sup.
plies, and it will pay all to delay purchas-
ing until they arrive. J.. LEwANTHAL.
Ang 17-4t.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17
Information for the PeOpIe.

Voters of Lincoln county remember that
every man that votes at the approaching
election must register before then.
1t is a general registration this
year, and no one can vote unless he regis
tiers. Old certificates of registration will
be useless. Remember also that the coun-
tv being divided into ELECTION Districts
each elector or voler must register and
vote alone in his own election district and
precinct designated therein, and that each
applicant for registration is required to
state upon oath the part of the election
district in which he resides. Learn at
once in which district you reside. You can
easily tell by looking over your last tax
receipt. Take the receipt with you when
you go to register, so that you cannot pos
sibly make a mistake, And do not, above
all things, forget that the registration
books will be opened at the following
places upon the days mentioned:
Caseyville, Aug. Nth, 18th and 10Th.
Macedonia, Ang. l7th, 18th and 10Th.
Adams Camp Ground, Aug. Dist, 22d
and 23d.
Lard's Mil, Aug. 9th, 25th and Goth.
Little Bahala, Aug. 4Sth, 10Th and Both.
Fair River Store, Aug. 3lst, Sept. LIST
and'2d,
Dan Halls, Sept. 4th, 9Th and 9th.
Boguechitto, Sept. 9TH, Sth and 9th.
Montgomery, Sept. 1llh, 18th and 18th.
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For Sale.

The west half of block V, comprising 8
lots in the city of Brookhaven. These are
the lots on which the late residence of Mrs.
Strickland was situated. 1t has on it a
lourishing young orchard of we'll selected
fruit trees, and is situated in the very best
part of the city, Apply for terms to
= Nv 13-2m j. W. BENNETT.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17

WE are informed that a fourishina
Democratic Conservative Club was organ.
lied at Boguechitto the 9Th inst. Mr.. T
]. Gill was elected President. and Rev. w
H. Hartley Secretary. Let the good work
go on.
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Commissioners SUE
Notice ia CH0ncery.
Kate Daily eft al. Pending in

Kate Daily eft al. Pending in
vs.. Lincoln Co.
j. W. Bennett, Ad'r &c.t Chan. Court
To all persons claiming to he heirs al
law of John Daty deceased, late o.
Lincoln county, Mississippi:
You are hereby notified that Kate Da,
ly eft ais. claiming to be heirs at law OF
John DAILY, deceased. have made appli-
cation to the Chancery Court Of Lincoln
county for distribution of money belong
ing to the estate of said decedent, and
YOU are cited to appear before the CLERK
of said court at Rules, to be held in his
office in BroOkhaven, Miss, on the first
Monday in September, 1876. and contest
said application if you desire to do so.
Attest: JAS. NJ. BUCKLEY,
| jy20-:t Chancery Clerk.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-17

Ma. B. +. JONES, of Beauregard, has
sent US the largest club of campaign SUBJ
scnbers yet received, and we take this ops
portunity To return him thanks for his ef-
forts in behalf Of THE LEDGER.