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Insurance Notice.

OFFICE PLANTERS INSURANCE COMPANY,
MEMPHIS october !, 1873. :
LNROM and after this date, this Office viii be open
II for the transaction Of business As President
of this COmpanf, have been mads agent pro tenn
for all the companies represented By John G Ions
dale Jr., secretary. All policies viii be renewed
less Otherwtae instructed. D. I. PORTER,
President planters Trq
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NOTfCEI

nN and after this date the old Memphis Bakery,
corner Meal and Shelby Streets will be open.
Fresh Bread and Cakes constantly on hand
q. NJJESCH.
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TAkEN UP.

AHULE.-September 10th, one black mule,
M marked E. A. on the LETT shoulder, and on the
same shoulder has white spot Owner can have
by calling at Peter Regal il Co.'s, on Wolf river by
Identifying property and paying charges
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Safety, Economy and BriIIiancy!


COLLAR LIGHT is highest test made from superior
y crude; is without color odor smoke; is spring
water white color; will not explode while burning In
lamp nor In any way, II does not contain any OF
explosive compounds so frequently met with ordin-
airy oils for Illuminating. Alamp with SOLAR-LIGHT
On II upset broken accidentally, Will not explode
burn. 1t is free from all the dangerous gases
which are usually found In Illuminating oils made
from petroleum. by the of which has been caused
so much destruction of life and property.
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TWO boats Will leave st. Louis each week for all
landings Low as Prentss by which our friends can
ship cotton to our house at ST. Louis or at Memphis
and we can ship them supplies from st. Louis till
Memphis packets can resume trips
Our Memphis cottOn-shed is always open, and cot
ton well cared for. HILL, FONTAINE d co.
September Of. 1878
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Iuka Female Institute

ICKA. EIsSISSIPPE.
NEXT session opens First Monday in September,
In and continues forty weeks. CheapneSs, COM
fort and thorough instruction combined. Expert
enced teachers engaged for every department.
Terms-TuitiOn from 81 to So per month; Music,
s. per month; Board from SO to S12 so per month.
Fer catalogue and further information, apply to
n. 4. FLOURN0Y M. PRINCIPAL.
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OWNER
Attention.

Messrs. F. Armant & Co. d
eral Immigration and land ACCT Il
70 Camp street New Orleans, ase ~
ed to take in hand for sale, and d NJ
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coed North in September to orgunis h
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Address,
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School Board Proceedings.
Abbeville, Feb. 10th, 1878.

Abbeville, Feb. 10th, 1878.
The School Board met this day
pursuant to adjournment. Pres
ent, Jas. N. Williams. Ben. Faux,
Daniel Paul, Archie Young, Isaac
Wise, J. Abshire and G. II. Rem
lex; absent T. R. King and John
Lenoire.
The minutes Of last meeting were read;
same were amended by adding the name
of Mr.. C. II. Remick as being present,
on motion same were adopted as amen
ded.
On motion Mr.. Vim. r. Richardson
was employed to teach the fourth ward
school near the residence of Mr.. David
Meaux. provided, however, that he should
receive no con p%ensation from the board
unless he can obtain an average atteG-
dance of ten pupils according to law.
On motion Mr.. C. A. Mouisset vas al
lowed eight dollars for teaching during
the first week in January last.
The resignation of Mr.. Theogene He
bert, trustee in second ward. was presen
ted. On motion the same was accepted,
and Mr.. Desire Eebert elected to fill the
vacancy.
On motion Mr.. Ernest Montague was
employed to teach the school at Spring
Hill, formerly kept Mr.. j. A. McGill.
On motion it was resolved that the
schools ia third and seventh wards be
closed at the expiration of the scholastic
month in March on account of lack of
funds.
On motion resolved. That the warrants
now in possession of Mr.. G. j.. Young for
teaching for the months OF. November and
December last, be destroyed, and the
President and Secretary of this body be
authorized to issue a warrant in favor of
Mr.. G.. j. Young for fifty-eight dollars,
being in full payment of his salary as
teacher in second ward for the months
of November and December last /; said
Young shall deposit his school register
in the Office of the Secretary OF this board.
The president appointed Mr.. Benz.
taulk on the committee to examine the
books and accounts of the treasurer Of
school funds for this parish, in the place
of Mr.. F. r. King, resigned.
Mr.. Baptiste Baker was elected trustee
Of the school in seventh ward, kept by
Mr.. A. Lacour.
On motion the sum of ten dollars ont
of the contingent fund was allowed to W.
A. White, esq, for professional service
in suit of G.. j. Young vs. 1. Wise, secre-
taIy of school board.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
JAS. N. WILLIAMS,
President.
ISAAC WISE,
Secretary.
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To The Editors Of the State Of
Louisiana,

The Louisiana Bureau of Immi-
grafton is receiving many letters
of inquiry from various sources
calling for information for farm
ers, mechanics laborers, business
men, and capitalists, who desire
to settle in this State, or invest
capital here. Our bureau has
issued tive descriptive circulars,
with maps for the benefit of such
inquired. We have sent off many
circulars, and copies Of Louisiana
Ifs It Is, and written answers
in response to letters Of inquiry.
Our bureau has opened books to
receive descriptions OF lands, for
sale, propositions to lease lands,
or to have lands, worked on
shares-any proposition that may
enlighten the immigrant who
wants to come to Louisiana.
We will record all such descrip-
tons Of lands and propositions in
our books, which will be open to
strangers and persons wishing to
purchase, and these descriptions
will furnish the bureau with an
additional fund Of valuable infor.
nation for future circulars, and
to be used in oar letters IN reply
to inquiries.
As our board has no funds and
no income expect the small amount
furnished by merchants and others
in New Orleans who subscribe to
assist US in our labors, we respect
fully beg the editors of the State
to published this notice, for a few
weeks or months, without charge
to the board, for the benefit Of
immigration and the State.
VIM. BoGEL, President.
Office Louisiana Bureau Of Immi-
grafton, No. s Commercial Place
New Orleans, La, Oct. 6, 1877.
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This unrivaled Magazine will
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Every subscriber at three dol
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CONSUMPTION Cured.

An old physician retired from =
practice. having had placed in biz i
by an East Indian missionary the fofS
of a simple vegetable remedy ~
speedy and permanent cure of Cor
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Throat and Lung affections, ALSO I
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using. Address with stamp namine /
paper, DR.. J. G. STONE, A N0r1 Z
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DE CONSTRUCTION

LIE moulin a scie connu sous lie
nom de KoRso STEAM SAW Mill
etant actuellement en- fonction,
annonce a ses clients ct les habi-
tants qu'ils trouyeront toujours un
beau choix de BOTS DE CON-
STRUCTION, quill ofre au plus
bas prix du marche.
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5000 a month clear profit =

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easily by agents. Agents wanted y
where. Men and Women, Boy
Girls. Lntire time or spare 4.
day time or evenings. Everybody n 1
it, and every family will bnyM /
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BRIDGE STORE

ABBEVILLE, LII.
KEPT BY W. R. ELLIS.
The Bridge Store has every
article in the dry goods and gro
Gerry line and are offered at very
moderate prices:
There you can find everything
from a
NEEDLE to a ~GR1NDSTONE
A full and new supply of
Dry Goods Fancy Goods
Notions Clothing
Hats Caps
Boots Shoes
Stationery
G r @ G E r I e s:
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Salt,
Black Pepper.
Canned Fruits,
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"A. S o.
Cutlery,
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Tinware,
Earthernware,
Axes,
Helves,
Brcoms,
Nails,
Shot,
Powder,
and
Caps.
Call at the
Bridge Store
and you will be convinced that
cheaper goods cannot be bought
Observation-Disclosures.
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& Principal Office,
IL1ON, N Y.
BRANCH OFFICES.

DhdNCh OrFlCEOs
2s1 & 283 Broadway N. Y. Arms
Madison Square, 6 E. 23d St., N.
Y. s. Machines.
Bosto, 146 fremont st. Sewing
Machines and Arms.
Chica 70, 237 State St., Sewing
Machines and Arms.
st. Louis, 600 North Fourth St.,
Sewing Machines and Arms.
Philadelphia, $40 Chestnut St.,
Sewing Machines and Arms.
Baltimore, At North Charles St.,
(Masonic Temple), Sewing Ma
chimes and Arms.
Washington, D. c., 521 Seventh
St., Sewing Machines and Arms.
May 10, 77-1y.
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DR.. ". W. Van PELI,

Medecin Tlectiqne. VI
Offre ses services aux habitsn's
paroisse Vermillon. II traite cou
ciaIite toutes les maladirs des
telles que, la leuchorree. ienis
etc. Son bureau est a Abbev'i'e'
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REMINGTON

REMINGTON
Sewing Machines.
No Machine has sprung so ra-
pidly into favor as possessing just
the qualities needed in a family
Machine--namely LIGHT RUN
MING, SMOOTH, No1sEhEss, RAPID,
DURABLE, with perfect Lock
STITCH. y
Within the past year important
improvements have been added
and no trouble will be spared in
Keeping the REMINGTON a head of
all competitors.
Agents Wanted in all UDoccupied
Territory.
REMINGTON
Creedmoor Rifle.
VICTORIOUS AT
%CREEDMOoR, 1874,
D~OLLYMOUNT, 1875,
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SINGLE AND DOUBLE
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S H 0 T G u S.
The best guns for the price eve pro-
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those who have used them.
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The Largest! The Cheapest !
md
BEST MAGAZINE.
A Combination of the Useful, tie Enter
tanning and the Beautiful.
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MORLEY & co. J. NJ. ROBINSON.
NEW ORLEANS
Lightning Rod Works
find General Factory Agency,
ReorganiSea
j. MI. Robinson,
Of florida General agent.
Formerly of Savannah Lightning
Rod Factory Is years ago. Has
had 20 years experience in this
Branch of Business,
Manufacturers, Inventors, importers
and Dealers IN all Kinds of
LIGHTNING RODS AND
ROD NATE
RAILS.
The Oldest Established Company
South and the only house of the
kind in South western Country.
"Robinson's Silver Gables" a
specially. These Gables are con-
tinuous, having no joints. They
are the safest protector against
lightning ever invented. This
Company has been, is now, and
will be, for the remainder Of this
year, through the western and
northern parishes of Louisiana,
represented by its gentlemanly
statesmen Messrs. E. E. Adding, Of
La /; 5. W. Greene. Of Miss E. G..
Pritchard, Of S. c., G. G. Ptitch-
ard, offs. c and J. NJ. Robinson,
of Fla. This Company puts up
the Silver Gables and all other
Rods cheaper than they were ever
offered to the Public before.
Skillful workmen employed.
Orders promptly attended to and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Ofice,293 St. Charles St., cor.
Calliepe. june 25-6m.
New Orleans.
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The best guns for the price eve pro-
duced. Universally recommended by
those who have used them.
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and you will be convinced that
cheaper goods cannot be bought
elsewhere.-decI5-'77.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-06-05
GOOD NIGHT.

1
-, ron sats. my little love.
BOD keep HI through The 49,: u 49, II.
-. IN his encarcling arna
~ Until the liHns; ,sb
~ hear cod keep ron In bis care Away.
...aovs creep like silent ghosts
Fhick About my head;
v..if Il tender dreams,
! les while overhead
he moon comes stealing 'nr''s' 'n' "''0~
20. or siekle cleaning mid the stars.
r, T. though am far away. .P
F@ " Feel safe and strong:
..,., von thus, dear love and Jet
70 "''' The night Is long
-;,h abb ny breath the old fond prayer.
.! ni~hti sweet dreams! God keep you
wary r. RigAmdn, in CAurchmdH.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-06-05
Egyptian Letter.

The canal is a single-track affair, With
sidings so that ships may easily pass.
am told that it is in contemplation to
increase the number of sidines. so that
no ship will be compelled to wait, but
can pass Immediately into the canal.
Tho drifting of sand was less than was
originally expected, but it is enough to
require the constant presence of dredges
along the line. Recently the Sweet
Water Canal has been partly filled up vt
several points by the drifting of sand,
and troops of Arabs are at work clearing
it out. The Sweet Water Canal must
be maintained for the sake Of the water,
as it is the sole dependence of the en-
ployes along the line. Not drop of
drinkable water is to be found between
Suez and Port Said. beyond that which
comes from the Nile by the above men,
toned channel. and have heard it as.
serted that the building Of the great
canal would have been impossible with
out the smaller one. 1t existed 1000
years ago, and was route for the COM
merce of that time. After it was clean
ed out and reopened at the time of the
construction of the Suex Canal, it fur
nished an avenue for y large amount Of
business when open and the remainder
of the line was still incomplete.
Every steamer must have canal
pilot before she can enter the water
way, and she is under tho control ofthis
pilot until she emerges into the sea at
the other end. The regulations allow
speed Of four miles an hour, but am
told that if the captain invites the pilot
into his cabin to take O drink, and ACCT
dentally hands him glass containing
few sovereigns or napoleons, that pilot
does not make any trouble even though
the ship proceeds at the rate of six or
seven miles an hour.
The reason of the slow speed of four
miles an hour is " prevent the washing
away of the banks Of the canal, which
might occur ifthe ships moved rapidly
The pilots are careful to observe the
wake created by the steamer, and even
after they have been properly bribed,
they will slow her down if there is any
real danger. The steamers do not con-
tinue their progress in the night, and il
generally takes three days ibr the whole
transit. BY entering early. steaming
rapidly through Lake Tinlsah and the
Bitter Lakes, and bri5ing the pilot the
rest of the way, a ship may get through
in one day, but it is not generally done.