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UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI.
AT
OXFORD, MISS.
NEXT SESSION OPENS SEPTEMBER 25, 1879
Tuition is still
FREE TO ALL MISSISSIPPIANS.

CTUDENTS CAN BOARD THEMSELVES UPON
y the "moss SYSTEM for less than one half the
above rates. The above estimate is reliable, ana
includes everything except fuel (Which students
buy from the University at cost, and furniture for
their room and books and clothing.
Some students OF good standing got along com
fortably here last year, on less than S75 co. while
Others spent double that amount.
The University is in excellent condition, and is
steadily gaining in popularity and prosperity.
The Faculty is complete. All the departments,
including the Law Department and the Preparatory
Department, are in successful operation The Local
ton is healthy. Never was case of yellow fever
here
For catalogues and information, apply to the
Chancellor ALEX, p. STEWART.
III. nj. SULLIVAN,
Secretary Board Trustees
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DR.. John Brown writes that he never
can forget an incident during the chol-
era Of 1882: Zone morning a sailor
came to say must go three miles down
the river to a village where it had bro
ken out in great fury. Off / set We
rowed III silence down the dark river,
passing the huge lulks and hearing the
restless conyicts turning in their beds in
their chains. The men rowed with all
their might; they had too many dying
or dead at home to have the heart to
speak to me. We got near the place.
1t was very dark, but L saw crowd of
men and women on the shore at the
landing place, all shouting for the
doctor. We we're near the shore, when
| saw big, old man his hat off, his
hair gray, his head bald. lie said
nothing, but, turning them all off with
his arm, he plunged into the sea, and
before knew where ] was he had me
IN his arms. was helpless as an in
FAINT. He waded out with me, CARRYING
me high mp in his left arm and with his |
right levelling every man or woman
who stood in his way 1t was Big Joe
carrying me of to the grandson, Little |
Joe. He bore me off to the poor con-
vulsed boy, and dared me to leave him
till he was better. He did get better,
but Big Joe himself was dead that |
night He had the desease on him
when he carried me away from the boat,
but bis heart was SET upon his boy. ! |
can never forget how terribly in earnest |
be was.
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The Horrors of siberian Exile.

OF the treatment of political exiles in
Liberia have before me a thrilling descrip
ton from the pen of Mr. Robert Lemke, q
German writer who has visited the various
penal Establishments of Russia with an
official legtimation. He had been to
| Tobosk after which he had to make O
long, dreary journey in wretched car,
until high mountain rose up before him
In its torn and craggy flank the mountain
showed colossal opening, similar to the
mouth of a burnt-out crater. Fetid vapors,
which almost took away his breath, ascend.
ed from it.
Pressing his handkerchief upon his lips,
Mr.. Lemke entered the opening of the
rock, where he found large watch house,
with picket of Cossacks. Having shown
his papers he was conducted by a guide
through long, very dark and narrow cor
ridor, which, judging from its sloping de-
scent, led down into some unknown depth,
In spite of his good fur, the visitor felt
extremely cold. After walk of some ten
minutes through the dense obscurity, the
ground becoming more and more soft a
vague simmer of light became observable
"We are in the minel" said the guide point
ing with a significant gesture to the iron
cross-bars which closed the cavern before
them.
The massive bars were covered with
thick rust A Waterman appeared, who
unlocked the heavy iron gate. Entering O
room of considerable extent but which
was scarcely mans height, and which
was dinly lit by an oil lamp, the visitor
asked "Where are we?n ''In the sleeping
room of the condemned! Formerly it was
a productive gallery of the mine; now it
serves as a shelter. "
The visitor shuddered. This subterranean
lit by neither sun nor moon,
was called sleeping room. Alcove>likeH
cells we're hewn into the rock: here, on al
couch of damp, halfrotten straw, covered
with sackcloth, the unfortunate sufferer
were to repose from the days work, Over
each cell cramp-iron was fixed, wherewitli
to lock up the prisoners like ferocious dogs
No door, no window anywhere.
Conducted through another PASSAGE
where a few lanterns were placed, and
whose end was also barred by an iron gate
Mr. Lemke came to q large vault, partly
it. This was the mine A deafenipp
noise of pikaxes and hammers There he
Jaw hundreds of wretched figures, with
haggy boards, sickly faces, Redeemed eye
ids; clad in tatters, some of them barefoot,
,thers in sandals, fettered with heavy foot
hains. No song, no whistling. Now and
hen they shyly looked at the visitor and
lis companion. The water dripped from
he stones the convicts were thoroughly
vet One Of them, tall man with suffer-
ng mien, labored hard with gasping breath, i
'ut the strokes of his pickaxe were not
eavy and firm enough to loosen the rock Il
"Why are you here?" Mr.. Lemke asked.
The convict looked confused, with an air
lmost Of CONSERVATION, and silently con-
nued his work
at is forbidden TO the prisoners" said
ne guide, ''to speak of the cause of their 4
Eutombed alive, forbidden to say why
''But who is the convict" Mr.. Lemke
sked the guide, with low voice.
at is Number 11l!' the guide replied,
conically. J,
''This I see, > answered the visitor; ''but ~
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CANTON, Miss, Aug, 90.
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MISS LIZZIE SMITH,


HIIU UIIIbT yUUHB IHIIIUS.
Our distinguished friends from
abroad were charmed by the enthusiasm
manifested by their goodly audiences,
embracing not only teachers but many
of the best citizens; and many were the
congratulations bestowed upon the State
Superintendent, Hon. j. A. Smith, On
the success of these his first Institutes.
OBSERVER.
Ann
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Mrs. Jane Y. Christmas only daughter of
the celebrated Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines, of
New Orleans, died yesterday morning at
Warrcnton N. O., it is said, of yellow fever.
She came from New Orleans about two
weeks ago. and brought the disease with her.
She leaves three children. Mrs. Gaines
was with her.
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ZEALY'S SEMINARY!
jackson, Miss.

THE SESSION OF 1890 of this Institution
L will open on Monday, the Itch day Of September
next With full corps OF teachers. and constant
hopes to merit a continuance Of tho patronage ac-
corded the Seminary in the past. Board may be
had in the family OF the Principal at az per month,
not including washing, and the monthly charge for
tuition ranges from $3 to 80. The very best of adj
vantages will he offered pupils desiring to become
proficient in vocal and instrumental music.
Parents or guardians desiring special information
concerninins the Seminary should address
REV. j. T. zEALY, d. d. Principal,
Aug23-iw
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TRUSTEES SALE.

FINDER and by virtue of certain deed Of trust
~ executed by Henry E. Sizer to the undersigned
and Geo. L. Potter, as trustees to to Norton
& Co., of New Haven, Connecticut the debts there.
in named, (Which deed is recorded in Deed Book No.
81 pages 628 $780, in the office of the Clerk of the
Chancery Court of Kinds county, at Raymond, /,
as trustee aforesaid, will proceed to sell on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1879,
in front of the Capitol in the city of jackson, at
public auction for cash in hand to the highest bid
der, the following land situated in the county OF
Kinds, city of Jackson and State of Mississippi de-
scribed that certain lot parcel of ground situate
in the city of Jackson and State of Mississippi 'front.'
ing twenty feet on State street and running back
one hundred feet between parallel lines, it being
the northeast corner of Lot number one in Square
number three South, according to the map OF said
city OF Jackson, together with the brick building
situated thereon and now (then) occupied by said
Henry E. Sizer carriage repository and place of
business. Said sale to satisfy the balance due of
said debt (S3lS15) and interest and costs. Acting
as trustee shall only convey such title is vested
in me under the trust. 10. BELL, Trustee
jackson, Miss, Sept, 20, 1879. [6t
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SATURDAY.. NOVEMBER 8. 1879
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY virtue OF certain Deed of Trust, made to me
ID as trustee, by A. H. Hilzheim, to secure a GER
tain note therein mentioned, payable to Robinson 4
Stevens in the sum OF two hundred and forty-nine
dollars aid four cents with interest from its date
and payable the first day of Feb 1875 will pro.
coed to sell to the highest and best bidder for cash
at the eastern OF front door of the City Hall in Jack
son, Mississippi, on
The 22D DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
the following described parcel OF land situated in
Kinds county, Mississippi, and near the city Of
jackson: Beginning at stake at the southeast
corner Of W. W. Porter's yard on the North side of
the Gallatin and Jackson road, and running north
25S west 4.3S chains tol blackjack tree thence
north 139 east 70S chains to southwest corner of
Eouis Adams inelosure; thence east 632 chains to
the intersection Of Norfolk Lynchs with said POr-
ters fence thence south 1875 chains along the fence
dividing the land purchased by said Iorter from
w, L. Ware and that purchased from o. p. West TO
the Gallatin and Jackson road, thence along the
north side of said road west 607 chains to the place
IF beginning, containing $500 acres by estimates
aid land being in the northwest quarter Of north.
'ast quarter of section 9, township S, range east,
conveying only the title invested in me as trustee
hough it is believed to be good.
August 23-it r. B. BATE, Trustee
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morican Educational Journal.


-Four Teachers Institutes have Just
been held in Mississippi by the State
Superintendent of Education, aided by
two experts.
For these meetings educational CEN
tres had been selected, where they
could convene ct elevated points, famed
by refreshing breezes,
At the first Institute, held Oh Capitol
Hill at
| JACKSON,
a class of twelve was formed to exem-
! plify black board work connected with
oral arithmetic They were formed in
line. and passed to the black board,
each solving the whole or part of some
problem, and returned to their seats in
less than twelve minutes, and all in
perfect order save one youth whom we
call d. D. when we chat, and he was
easily brought into line. To his praise
it may be said this Doctor could add a
column of ten or twelve figures quicker
than one could pronounce word OF as
many syllables.
TRAIN UP CHILD.
A lady OF this class, now in the oil
egant enjoyment of fortune made by
teaching in Mississippi, gave several
beautiful solutions of question IN
Ratio.
This word suggests happy deriva-
ton given by
MAJOR HoTCHKISS.
While enforcing the necessity of
training the eye to observe things, he
remarked that we spell think wrongly,
and should write it thinged, as every
thought comes from thing. Prof.
Smith afterwards stated that the Latin
confirmed this view, that from res came
reOr, y'atas, reason and ratio,
Speaking of Major H., the promise
was sometimes given to the members OF
the Institute, on opening, that they
and their friends could learn more of
the earth by attending four or five of
his lectures, than they could in as
many weeks of ordinary study; and no
one was found to controvert this
promise.
To prove that decimal fractions are
not quite so simple as decimal inte-
gers, the class was requested to divide
So millionths by 7 million. The cor
rect answer being given orally, by a
he attempted to place his
work on the board, but failed.
The pronunciation of the word parent |
being questioned, prominent teacher
as thousand others have |
lone, that the dictionaries all pro-
lounce it parent. He knew he was
light, for he had convinced circle of
/ dozen teachers they were all wrong
% pronounce it differently. He was
old that Webster pronounced it pa-er-
mt, and referred to the forty first page
# his last quarto.
This is mentioned because there is
objection to the orthoepy
II that word, from misinterpretation Of
he key to the pronunciation.
Probably the keynote to the i'm
PRESTON made by these Institutes was
truck by Professor, when he
aid he had always endeavored to teach
and we'll, but that he should
AIRY home the conviction that he must
lake new and greater efforts or be left
i the rear
In each Institute some of our own {
lucators bore a part by reading essays,
: by less formal addresses, and show
l our zeal in the good work. Every
ling passed off tremendously. One
the most agreeable features was fire.
1ent readings by |
MISS LIZZIE SMITH,
I'd other young ladies.
Our distinguished friends from {
yrOad were charmed by the enthusiasm |
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lTHE GREAT SOUTHERN REMEDY
i for the cure OF Scrofula, Scrofulous
~ faint, Rheumatism, White Swelling,
Gout, Goitre, Consumption, Bronchitis,
Nervous Debility and all diseases arising
@~ from an impure condition of the Blood.
The merits Of this valuable prepara-
ton are 50 well Known that passing no.
ltice is but necessary to remind the read
~ ers Of this journal Of the necessity Of
A always having bottle of this medicine
Az among their stock Of family necessities.
49, Certificates can be presented from many
leading Physicians, Ministers, and heads
of families throughout the South, endors-
ing in the highest terms The Fluid E1-
"a tract Of RoSGdGliS.
IAN Dr. II. Wilson Carr of Baltimore
~ says she has used it in cases of Scrofula
a& u4n and other diseases with much satisfaction
DIR. n. q. Pugh of Baltimore recon-
mends it to all persons suffering with dis
u> eased Blood, saying it is superior to any
preparation he has ever used.
Rev. Dabney Ball OF the Balti-
" more M. E, Conference South says he has
been so much benefited by its use that
he cheerfully recommends it to all his
friends and acbuaintances.
Craven d Co., Druggists at Cor
"a louisville, Va, say it never has failed to
A give satisfaction.
~ Sam'l G. McFadden, Murfrees-
UAn boro, Tennessee, says it cured him of
Rheumatism when all else failed.
Rosadalis is not secret quack prepa-
ration, its ingredients are published on
every package. Show IL to your Physi-
elan and he will tell you it is composed
OF the strongest Alternatives that exist
11lI1.A and is an excellent Blood Purifier. Did
our space admit we could give you testi-
moniaIs from every State In the South
and from persons known to every man,
woman and child either personally or by
reputation.
Rosadalis is sold by all Druggists.
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loves Hypocrisy.


"Tme' for September.
r Her lips said, "Go;" her shining eyes Slid i,9
y How tell which was her meaning, when ner VIM
= How read the riddle of her yea and nay,
And dlsentanglc each, bowdcred sun
Hearing her chilling tone, all hope eNPncG
Seeing her glowing eyes, despair lHok 1 "o"'
One moment certain OF the good dosleui
One moment turning, hopeless, to depart
Then as she stood win h9lI aysr T iaGe ovos
Si5am III, changed and with triumphant grace
Flung OH the mantle OF her sous disguise
sweet hypocritc how false was al her lelSnlhg,
Turning ior flight yet while she tufheu' rehiaih-
ingl
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Good Roads Wanted.

At the meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners OH last Tuesday, County
claims aggregating ss0l.4i were approved
and audited.
The Board passed the followii. resolu-
tions:
Resoired. That the Clerk insert u notice in
the County newspapers requiring road over
seers to warn out the hands in their respec-
tive sections, and put the roads in good
travelling condition by the lst Of September.
Resoited, That it is necessary that at least
three days work should be put on the public
roads, and the oyerseers shall be required to
use that much time, and more, if necessary
in places, and put the roads in good condi-
ton.
Resoired further, That Zig :::;. roads si.s i
be inspected by the Commissioners on or ~
the lst Of September, and if any of the ro ads
have not been properly worked, the overse
ers Of such places will be required to rewc,k
them on short notice.
There is no surer mark OF civilization than
good roads. and yet there is scarcely term
OF Court but what the grand Jury, in their
general presentmcnt, call attention to the
bad roads in the County. We are glad to see
that the Board of County Commissioners is
taking the matter properly i'll hands, and at
no distant day the cry of bad roads will
cease to be heard in the land. Every citizen
in the County is interested in having good
roads. Let lie have good roads, and then =
" let us have peace"
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Stockholders, nIeetinr

The annual meeting of the stockholders
OF the Anderson Farmers and Mechanics
Association was held in the Court House on
last Saturday, 5th inst, at o'clock, Presi-
dent Crayton in the chair.
j. l.. Tribble. Esq, Secretary and Treasu-
rer, submitted report us to the condition
OF the finances, with his books and vouch-
ers, which were referred to a committee
consisting of Mr.. j. w. Provost, Gen. w.
W. Humphreys and DR.. r. f. Diver. Af-
ter examination, the same were reported
correct.
On motion of Mr.. J. w. Provost, the
President was requested to appoint five del
egatcs to the summer meeting of the State
Agricultural Society, which convencs in
Chester some time next month.
The election of officers was then gone
into and resulted in the reelection of the
old officers, although Hon. b. +. Crayton
declined reelection as President and Gen
Humphreys as a Director. The death oil
Col. +. e. Harrison having caused vacan-
cy in the Vice Presidencics, Mr.. ]. w. Pre-.
vost was elected to supply the same. Mr.
u. +. ToHy was elected on the Board o.
Directors to supply the place of Mr.. Provost
On motion of Gen. Humphreys, q com
mittee of five was appointed to draw uT
suitable tribute of respect to Col. Harri
! son. The committee consisted of nIessrs
J. l.. Tribble, w. w. Humphreys and ]
1 w. Norris.
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Sandy Springs received its name from two
springs Of boiling sand. The water is pure
and clear, and the scene worthy of notice to
the traveler......C w. a. Potts, con-
tractor OF the Grcenville and Columbia
Railroad, whom we mentioned in our last
!ocri5. died suddenly at his home in Allan
ia. Ga., last Wednesday, of o congestivc
chill. Capt. Potts was thorough Railroad
n.an, and by his gentlemanly department
won many friends in our community who
will regret to hear Of his sudden death ...
Our community was blessed last week with
good rain, which was badly needed, and
was the only thing necessary to make the
crops look lively and grow rapidly 49, Three
separate companies were threshing the oat
and wheat crops in this vicinity last week
The turnout has been generally very good
Mr.. J. f. Pickle made Ill bushels of wheat
from bushels sown, and Mr.. r. NJ. Nor.
ris l26 bushels from bush els sown. :. =. :. .Thi,
immediate vicinity can boast 0f very fine
crops of corn. We have noticed especially
the upland corn of Mcssrs. D. A. Elrod
and J. G. Douthit, and the bottorl-Iand
corn of Mr.. w. D. Garrison ~ Prof w. w
Duncan, ID. n, Professor of AIemta! and
Moral Philosophy in Wofford College, de-
livered a very able, practical and eloquent
address in Sandy Springs church last Sun
day afternoon. His purpose is to endow
the College. He received, after his address
i'll money and subscription, $25.25. We
wish him much success in his noble effort
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rhe celebration on .,,e rourth.

Mr.. ID. a. Zcagler, the secretary OF the
meeting held il the Court House on las:
Friday to celebrate the Nations birthday.
has kindly furnished us with the following
proceedings of the occasion
Pursuant 10 previous announcement, a
goodly number of the citizens of the town
and county assembled in the Court House
to-day to celebrate the anniversary OF
American Independence. Among tlis
number were some of the fair ladies of our
town, who added not only grace and
charms to the occasion, but said by their
presence that we, too, can and do arpYeci-
ate the moral courage and undaunted hero
ism OF our lorefhthers, and love to sit in the
councils of those who talk and speak of the
day the British yoke was thrown off and
:hcy declared II free and independent peo-
pie.
On motion Of Maj. John Il. Moore, Mr..
j. l.. Tribble was elected chairman and d.
A. ZeaSler secretary. The chairman called
the meeting to order, after which .he exer-
ciscs were opened with prayer bv Rev. j. s.
Murray.
Next in order was the reading of the De-
c'aration of independence by Mr.. ]. S.
Murray, jr., which was done in an easy and
ineligible manner.
Capt. John l.. Allen being the orator of
the day, then delivered an .oration ut some
length upon the early history of our coun-
try and of the causes that led to the lccla-
ration of independence. The subject mat
IN nf oIJ ,1,
than ordinary care in the preparation, and
met with due appreciation.
The programme being exhausted and the
audience wishing to hear the views of others
Oh the subject, called vigorously for Col L.
NJ. Rucker, who responded in his usual
ready, instructive and happy style. He
told us to ever cherish the memories that
cluster around that day, and continue to
keep the flames of our love and devotion
glowing brighter and brighter upon the
altar of our hearts. Educate our children
to know and appreciate the incstimable re-
suits Of this days achievements, and espe-
cially not to take upon ourselves all the
honors that may be derived thcrefrom, but
give to other nations their due proportion
VI 'nc ucscr'cu circuit lor tne part tney
played i'll this great American drama. The
remarks of the Colonel were highly c,lify-
ing, and enthusiastically received.
The next call was made for Hon j. s.
Murray, who replied in short and timely
address. He urged us to strictly adhere to
the principles advocated by the founders Of
sour government, and ever cherish them as
being sacred 10 the very vitais of the con-
stituiiOn.
The exercises ;..non the whole were in
structivc and highly cntcr,a;aseg.