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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11
The Melancholy Dane

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, would not have
been dubbed the Melancholy Dane" II he had
known Dyspepsia was all that ailed him, and
Blossom, asure cure for Dyspepsia, BilIoUsness,
Indigestion and other diseases of that descrip-
ton. Price SO cents, trial bottles 10 cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11
No Holiday

Gift can be more timely or appropriate for la
dies, misses or children than set of flrs. They
are useful they are beautiful; charming to thS
wcarer and comfortable to the body.
The stock of these goods, par excellence, il
that of HULL & BARTEIs, and is practically
unlimited in extent and variety.
Buy muh, boa or mitten for the little one
Your wife will feel great deal happier and
more comfortable wearing set of those elegant
goods.
They make misses bewitching.
The prices are remarkably low on their goods
They are within the reach of all classes of buy
ers. HULL & BARrELs carry goods for the ex
travagant or the economical.
LANES, LOOK HERE.
Fur gloves, kid gloves, mittens, &C., for men
Fur caps for men and boys.
Buffalo robes fancy fur robes for the sleigh
or carriage, marked with purchasers name.
Fine neckwear, fine furnishing goods at HUI
& Bartels'. Prices according to value
Hull & Bartels, remember, are still trimmin!
cloaks in their inimitable style. Cal and see
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11
Why This Demand.

What is the cause Of the extraordinary demand
that has made the house of IL. j. GILLEN during
the past month the busiest place in Ottawa! Al
ter canvassng the subject we can find no other
solution than that the public trading In Ottawa
are beginning to appreciate the efforts OF the
house and to understand that here they can make
Their purchases from the most complete stocks at
the very lowest expense. This has been the
study of Mr. GILLEN for 20 years and everything
is centered on this one object The result is he
does now carry the finest stock In La Sale county
and offers it to the public for the least money.
The special seasonable sale continues for the
next 80 days and all should call Immediately and
see this really immense stock before it is broken
and take advantage of the opportunity offered.
The mammoth dress goods stock is creating q
stir among buyers, and is being closed out al
much below present value. All desirable goods
and seasonablc goods will be found in stock.
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
A magnificent line Of silk handkerchiefs-a
stock of SO doz. IN all sizes and colOrs;
A superb line OF notions containing novelties
for this special season.
No one should neglect to call during the next
two weeks or an opportunity will be lost
Bargains in boots and shoes as usual
Lowest prices on groceries.
Please call at II J. GILLEN's and see the larg
est and cheapest stock shown in La Sale county
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11
Splendid line of overcoats at A. Alschuler's.

Largest stock of vases, toilet sets and chin
cups and saucers west of Chicago, and prices wa
below all others, at Hoxie's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11
A CARD.

To all who suffering from the errors and ipdscreton'
youth weakness early decsy loe OF manhood
&c. will send recipe that viii cure yos FREE OF
CHARGE This great remedy discovered by mission
a-y in South America Send selksddresed envelope 70
the REV JosEPH 7. IsnAx. Siarsa ID. Ssss York Guy.
April i7--iysp
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

he island opposite Old Town Marseilles co
tainng 80 acres, about 80 acres under cultivatio
with house and barn and ferry boat. For term
&c, apply to G. L. Ballard, w. U. Telegraph {
hce Ottawa, Ills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

The boys Of Co. b are hard at work fixing up
their armory and getting ready for the fair; and
with the assistance of many of our young ladies'
and business men, who have entered into the
scheme, it looks as though the company will
make grand success of their undertaking.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11
More BAbieS.

Forbes & Lorriaux have more babies than you
can shake stick at They (the babies) are be-
ing fast adopted at prices ranging from cents
to $3.50 They don't require any :" soothing
syrup"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

We will sell first-class sewing machine, war
ranted five years, for less money than any house
in Illinois. Such as Singer, Home, Domestic,
St John, Weed, Victor, White, Wilson. Ma
chimes sold on monthly payments. Also the best
.ulky pillow in the market.
F. d. SwEETsER e Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

We have now in stock the best and largest as.
sortment of Pianos and Organs we ever had, and
we cordially invite all to look through it. whether
with the intention to purchase or not. Having
made very favorable contracts with the factories
we are enabled, in spite of recent sharp advances
in prices, to sell as low as ever. We offering
only instruments from reliable makers, and will
make it an object for anyone in need of anything
in our line to come and see us.
SIMON Bros, Opera House Block.
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OUR AGENTS.

THE FREE TRADER may be obtained at the following
places by the single copy subscriptions will be taken for
any length Of time at the regular rates.
3. WILEY, Seneca.
F. L. DoNAGHo, Streator.
l. II. TRowBRIDGE, Marsees.
The paper always file at the office OF the Rock Island
r. r. Sc Clark under Sherman House. Chicago con.
Aenience of our friends.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Bromolne cleanses the blood, gives tone to
the SYSTEM stimulates the liver, and is radical
cure for costveness. Try it. Sold by NJ. Kneussl.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Geo. Routcliffe, son of the late Geo. Routclife,
a lad some IL years of age, died on Thursday, of
consumption. He was hurt year ago while
lcoasting which hurt brought on the fatal disease
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Grea: reduction in the price of flour at the
Ionic Mills. We sell at the mill our best Mis-
souri, winter wheat -four at $3.50; warranted A
No. /. Special inducements given to parties
buying by the barrel. Sharp buyers invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Go to your druggist for Mrs. Freeo,an's Ne,
National Dyes. For brightness and durability o
color are unequaled. Color from 2 to pounds
Price Is cents
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Capt VIM. Parker, of Mendoza, has been APP
pointed town collector to fill vacancy caused
by the death of the collector elected.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

RYE STRAW WANTED.-In lots Of from one tC
twenty tons, either failed or machine headed, al
Dayton. Highest market price paid.
Fox RIVER HORSE COLLAR Co
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Still few more of those fine parlor an
library lamps at Forbes & Lorriaux's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Strengthen your voice and remove Coughs
Colds and Hoarseness, by taking Dr.Bulls Cougl
Syrup Price 25 cents per bottle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

The new management of the MONITOR Inde,
Streator, will make the paper, after January
1851, "ndependent Of politics" with 'greenbacl
proclivities"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

A full and complete line of diaries for 1881 at
f. Y. Grggs'.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

| Christmas so near again and no presents yet
selected. Go to f. Y. Grggs and see his stock
OF fine, medium and cheap goods for the holt
days, and you will be pleased with the prices
and the goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Do not buy pillow OF any kind or asewing ma
chine of any kind or any kind of fence wire I'M
Til YOU see the stock and prices of f. d. Swcctscr
Ca
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11
Found.

A sum Of money. The owner can have the
same by proving property and paying for this
ad. W. Ii. HULL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Hurrah, We will all 90 to Waither's for oul
holiday candies, toys, fruits and oysters.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Sunday schools, churches and parties supplied
with the best fresh candies, toys, notions fruits
fresh oysters and crackers, for the holidays, a
Walther's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

II you want anything-parlor lamp-hanging
lamp-save money-buy them at Hoxie's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Toys and fine holiday goods at Forbes & Lor
riouI's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11
Go to A. Alschuler's for overcoats.

w. J. Nicely has 20 Essex bears for sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

A fine assortment Of ladies' shopping baskets
lust received at Osman & Hapeman's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Diaries for 1881. A very fine assortment
cheap, at Forbes & LorriauX's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Pocket knives at very low prices at f. Y
Griggs'.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

If you want a neat pair of slippers for holi'
day present go to j. Megaffin's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Maud Powell, the young violinist of Aurora
plays at Mendoza on the 18th.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

A new lot of autograph albums just received
at Osman IL Hapemans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

The A. o. H., of Utica, will hold their third an
hual ball at Clark's Hall on the oath. Music will
be furnished by Maguire's string band, and all
who know Utica people and the gentlemen OF the
a. o. II. are sure the evening viii be jolly one.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Fine painting and granting made a specialt.
by II. =. Clark.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

The Streator Guards dance on the oath to the
music of the new orchestra of Bach's band Of
this city
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

LADIES SHOPPING BAsKETs.-A fine stock just
received at Osman & Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11
Holiday Selections.

| employ the only first-class grainer in ottawa
I'll. L. Clark.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11
LOCAL MATTERS
We Want You to Bear in Mind
WE ARE OPENING

One of the PrettieSt Lots of Goods
for the Holiday Trade you hare ever
seen; and don't fail to call and see
them. One Thousand Silk Hand
kerckSefs---nO t,Co alihe---frOno 15c
to $3.50. Fancy Linen Handker-
chiefs, handkerchief Boxes, &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Christmas trees for sale at Walther's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11
For Sale or Rent,

All kinds of Christmas tree ornaments cheap
lat Walthpr'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11
The voitaio Belt Co.. of Marshall. Mich

VIII send their celebrated voaic Belts 10 the ai
ted upon thirty DAYS trial Speedy cures guaranteed III,
mean what they say. Write 70 them without delay
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Grand Bazaar at Forbes & Lorriaux
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Candies and toys cheap at walther's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Hides with one or more grubs clAssed damaged and
go AT twothiris price
The grain prices whole range Of market from ware"
house prices % prices paid for odd loads for feed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Excelsior Diaries at Osman & Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11

Wo0len Hoods 1.-The prettiest you ever
saW. Lots of Beautiful Canvas En-
Jroideries, Worsteds and Yarns.
Just cali and see us, and zoe WilI
tell uOU the rest.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-12-11
New CIoakS,
New ShaWIs,
New DOlmans,
New Gloves,
New Mitts,
New SCalfS.

Cords, TasseIS and Frinees, in black
and c0lors. II fine neuO line of Black
Dress Goods in entirely nelC textures.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1880-02-14

AGRIcuITuRE-Mes kearney, Russell
King, Harris Morris, Huddleston, stampcr
Rogers and Taylor Of Benton.
RAuRoAps-Messrs. Robertson. Hurt Downs
Guna, Harrison, Lamkiu, Murphy, Cameron
and Wilson.
MISSISSIPPI LEvgys-Messrs. /. A. Mont
gcmery, j. W. Shields, Leigh lark, I, H.
Tory, of Sundower, En0s Rogers, W. j
Nelson, D, NJ. Russell j. 5. Bailey.
MANuFAoTuREs -Msssrs J r. McLauriu OF
Laalderdale, Love, MeGehee, Of Wilkinson,
Seabrook, Robertson, Burdipc, Holhngsworth
lMNIeRArioS-Messrs. Lyle, Talbert, Bur.
nett, Gibson, Kearuey, Stevens Of Calhoun
Atwood
FEDERAL RELAfioSs-M Messrs. Erwin, Seal
Gum, Hardin, Butford, Mitchell, Selby,
MILITARY AFPAIRs.-MesSrs. Wilson, Hurt
Shmper Torrey, of Jefferson, Harrison
Gnnn. Bowman.
RpBLlc BUILDINGS AND GRouSps.--Mossrs
Huddiesion, walker, Teunisson, Somerville
Drane, Hollingsworth, Wright, Hunter, Fields
of Pamela.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS --Messrs. Mcneil
Ross, Lewis Of Perry, Stevens of Calhoun
Wright.
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THE MARKETS.
LONDON, Feb. 1S.-Consols 9S Lilo Erie 49H
PARIs. Feb. l3.-Rentes s2f. S5c.

LONDON, Feb. l3.-Consols 9S Lilo Erie 49h.
PAHis, Feb. l3.--Rentes S2f. 35c.
LIVERPOOL, 1:30 P. NJ, Feb. 13-Uplands N;
Orleans ~; sales rs, 900 bales; speculation
and export $1,000, Futures-Uplands L. NJ.
c. for March and April delivery 7 TIC; April,
and May 10 "; May and June ~. Bread
stuffs-market quiet and steady, except for
corn, which is dull
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 13.--Cotton quiet and
firm; Uplands IA New Orleans 1916
receipts 5,400; American $500; low middliuR
clause, February and March delivery 1872
April and May 1882 June and July7 1882
August and September 7 1892 futures firm.
New York, Feb lS--stocks strong; money
Sac; exchange long 4SS1+; exchange sbOr
4S5X State bonds unchanged; Governments
strong. Cotton dull, sales 4S4 Middling up
lands 13 3-16; Orleans middling uplfnds j
5-16; futures steady; February l3.26; March
April 1895; May 13.90; June 1898; July "a.
09. Flour dull Wheat dull. Corn dull
Pork dull and heavy at ll.75. Lard dull a
747X Spirits turpentine 40H. Rosin Las
Freights firm.
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HINDS COUNTY COURTS,
CHURCHES.

p,p4,sr CHuRoH.-Rev. ]. I. Zealy,
n.1tnr sabbath services II a. m and p. m:
Pvsr Pssvyr meeting every Thursday night, at 7
frS't Sabbath School, a. m, David SEsl-
ton. Su ,perintendent.
RvrY lsRAEL CONeREGATfos-No minister
a. nrasent. Prayer meeting every FRIDAY
evening, o'clock.
cun,sr,AN CHERoH.-Dr. 3. Il. Jones
.ootnr sabbath services VI a. M, and 2; d.
PPrsver meeting every Thursday night. oaO-
bath School, 9 n. m.
c,rHot1c CHuKcH.-Rev. II. A. Picherit he! 1
nastor Sabbath services-Mass, 2. III M 3, =
Mass 10 a. M, Vespers and Sao9ath schOoi a.
nm. Mass every morning at clocA'
Fp,scopA1 CHURcH.-Rev. Joseph H. JucKet
n n Rector Sabbath services IL q. ~, sno
IN. m. Friday evening services o,is,o Siyss a.
sabbath School 9H a. m. ohVer Oiii'0h' OU
perintendent-
METHODIST CHuRcH-Rev. Dr. VIM H. way
a;ns Pastor Sabbath services Ii a. m, anu
nm PRAYER meeting every Wednesday nisn' -
Sabbath School, a. IA. W. L. Nugen'' ~
perintendent
pprsRyrERIAN CHUReH.-ReT. ohm hunter
nm pastor. Sabbath services ii q. n, an
"a PRAYER meeting every Tuesday nigAl
Sabbath School . a. m. J. L. Power, Superin
Hendent.
Ux,ox PRAYER MEETTSG. : At the We
Jackson Engine House, every Saboath aitei
noon, at o'clock.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1880-02-14
MISSISSIPPI ITEMS.

Brandon Republican.
Mrs Smith, widow of Howell ]. Smith,
died at her residence, near Brandon, last
night.
Mrs. John NJ. Myers died on Saturday
night last, at her residence four miles south
of Brandon.
Miss Josephine Terry died at her resi-.
dence, in Brandon, on Saturday night last,
aged 2S years, after an illness of several
weeks,
Yazoo Sentinel.
A shooting atlray occurred on Main street
in this city, on Saturday last, in which IL.
C. Everett was killed by Dick Boyd. The
affair is undergoing judicial investigation
at this time Messrs. 5. G. Neelly aud Il.
5. Holt presiding The prosecution is con-
Quoted by Messrs. J. c. Prewett, Jas. L. Ev.
erett, Jos. Ii. Holt and Edward Drenning
and the defense by Messrs. Il. Bowman and
W, s. Epperson.
Anderson Land colored man, died Feb
ruary 9th, 1880, on Duck Pond plantation
in this county, aged 100 years. He has beer
remarkably healthy during his entire lif,
until within the four or five years.
Vicksburg Commercial.
About half-past seven o'clock last nigh
Chunkey bridge, eighteen miles this side o
Meridian, on the Vicksburg and Meridian
railroad, was discovered TO be on fire. Tn,
section men, thirty in number, who liv
about mile west Of the bridge, were imme-
diately notified, and they hastily repaire'
70 the scene Of the fire, but too late TO be Q
any particular service, as the bridge, whicl
is, including trestling, seven hundred fee
in length, and built entirely Of pine timber
burnt rapidly and was entirely consumed i
very short space of time.
Holly Springs Reporter.
Mr.. Brouch and Calvin Skinner left ou
county four years ago, and went to Texas
they returned last Monday thoroughly sat
isfed that a man can live longer and happie
in old Marshall than anywhere in th
| world
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ctRcers Of the Mississippi Legislature


skNATE:
Lieutenant Governor W. II. Sims of Lowndes
President t
Hon. R. o. Reynolds, of Monroe, President pre-
TEN. -
D. P. Porter, of Kinds, Secretary.
VIM. r. Harper, Of Chickasaw, Reading Clerk
b. +. Jones Of Montgomery, Sergeant-at-Arms
James Moore, Of Marshall, Door-keeper.
Wells Harrell of Kinds, and Ernest Locke, OF
Lehore, Pages.
HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES
Hon. b. +. Johns, of Amite, Speaker.
W. II. Cochran, of 0otibbeha. Clerk.
Geo. s. Dodds, of Copiah, Reading Clerk.
S. d. Harper, Kinds, Journal Clerk.
Samuel W. Matthews, Of Tate, Enrolling
Clerk.
John F. Hester, OF Montgomery, sergeant-at-
Arms.
Guilford Vaughan, of Pamela, Door Keeper.
Charlie Edwards of Kinds; Willie Akin, Of
Copiah; - Haynie, of Noxubee, and Geo.
Yerger, Of Kinds, Pages
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1880-02-14
House Committees.

JupIcIARY CoMMITTEE.-T. l.. Mellen, of
Adams: Garnett Andrews, of YaEoo; +. A.
Montgomery, of Bolivar; A. ]. McLaurln, OF
Rankin j. W. Buchanan, Of Chickasawi Chas:
B. Howry, Of Lafayette. c. L. Anderson, Of
Attala; b. o. Sykes, of Monroe; Thos. A.
McWiliie Of Kinds; II. G. Watson, of Desoto
JEFF. Wilson, of Pontotoc; I. H. TOrrey, of
Sunfower.
WAYS AEp MEANS. II. Field, of Lowndesi
G. 7. McCehee OF Wilkinson; ]. p. Seabrook, Of
Wayne; J. McC Martin, of Claiborne; J. l.. s.
Hill. of Chickasaw; s, d. Pollard, Of Pamela;
A. nj. Hicks, Of Yazoo; s. T. Forston, Of War
rem; G. L. Gilmer, of Madison; Leigh Clark, of
Sharkey; Chas. H. Wood, of Jackson.
ExoRossED BILLs.-Messrs. Glass, Eaton,
King, Talbert, Mcneil
REGISTRATION AND Observation-Disclosures.
Bailey, Wolff, Lamkin, Rogers, Walker Of
Lauderdale Hicks, Erwin, Buffkin, harett.
JoIYT RuLEs-Messrs. Lewis, Claiborne,
Rees. AppleYhite, Hill, McLaurin, OF Lauder
dale, Morris, Spears.
EDucArIox-Messrs. Shields, Of Washing
ton Marett, of Marshall; Erwin Of Lowndes /;
Buford, of Lafayette; Day, Of Noxpbee; Tor
rey, Of Jefferson Mullins, Of Marshall Mad
| ison. of Eoxubee; Teunisson, Of Lawrence,
MnEAGE-Messrs. Morris, Applewhite and
Stamper.
PEsIqExTIARY-zMessrs, Seal, Applewhite,
| Rogers. Wilson, Stephens Of falobusha, NC
| Willie, Lyle, Moore and Hence.
APPRoPRIATIoxs--Messr holland, Burdine
Carroll, Chamberlain, Cooper, Downs, Leslie
Field and Russell.
PUBLIC RoADs-Messrs. Billingslea, Byrd
Cameron, Carter, Coleman, Hicks. Huddleston
Hurt, King, Norrell, Field Of Lowndes, Fort
son, McInnis, Hunter and Ramsey.
CLAIHs.-Messrg. Spears. Byrd, Taylor, o
Lee, Carroll, Walker, Christmas, Rees, EatoI
and Myers.
County AFFAIRs.-Messrs. Applewhits
Billingslea, BuEkin, Currie, Davis, Dran'
Cooper, Moore and Bynum.
PR0RostTIoSs AND GRIEvANcEs.-Messri
. Martin. Coleman, Garter, Hunter, Lewis, G
, Perry, ,Nabors, Rainey, Ross and Cratin.
Il FEES AND SALARIEs.-Messrs. Rees, Taylor
Of Lee, Cooper, Lyle, Downs, Gum, Bowman
! Matherson and Wright
! PRIETIsG.-Messrs. Williams, McGee, (
r Clarke, Hurt, Murphy, Stephens Of ial'
! busha, Wood and Drane.
= PUBLIC HEALTH AND QUARAxTIEE-Messr
-Ford. Sykes, Nelson, MeGehee Of Wilkinso
and Hurt.
CONTINGENT ExPEEsEs-Messrs. Eaton, HUI
q ter, Chamberlain, Lewis Of Perry, Lsmki
: WelborE ard Selby,
CoRPORATIoKs--Messers Somerville, 5
= ward. Gibson, Norrell, Tankersley, Torrey
= Suuhower, Welbcrn. Ramsey and Pollard.
BENEVOLENT IxsrITuTIoKs-Messrs. Melle
It LYLE. Ford, Carroll, Chambliss, Nelson, Mel
mis- Neville and Harkreader.
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Clement Attachment.
MORE ABOUT THE OLD MACHINES WHICH
REsEMBLED THIS CELEBRATED MILL.

MORE ABOUT THE OLD MACHINES WHICH
REsEMBLED THIS CELEBRATED MILL.
From the Courier.Journal.
ENTERPRISE, CLARKE Co., MISS, Jan. 30.
Your correspondent, Mr.. Finnie, is perfect
ly correct in his statement with reference TO
the origin of the Clement Attachment. j
recollect, distinctly, more than fifty years
ago, to have seen the machine he describes
in many farmers houses in Alabama, and it
was operated very much on the principle of
the machine you represent in your issue
Of the 10th inst. The following is an ex-
tract from an article commenced writing
for publication in the Courier, of this place,
but was prevented from finishing it by the
Intervention of some other matters not ma
terial to this subject
The Clement attachment was already in
operation in the form of spinning jenny Of
more than fifty years existence before Gle
ment ever conceived the idea, and was IN
use in many planters homes. That it hai
been enlarged and materially improved | dc
not question in the least, but do contend
that the principle is the same, and that th'
present claimant is entitled to only paten
for such improvement.
A few years prior to the war of secession
the late George G.. Henry, commission
merchant of Mobile, Ala, invented ma
chine TO be used on farms for the same pur
pose, but, for reasons heretofore stated, hi
invention did not meet with the encourage
ment he conceived it merted, and he abar
doned it.
There was, at the time I refer TO, tvs
machines in use, one that ginned and carde
the cotton into rolls for spinning on u
large hand wheel, and one that gimme
carded and spun the cotton into thread. NJ
recollection is that the machines were ma
ufactured in some portion of East Tennesse
Wherever the honor of discovery or resu
citation may be awarded, there Is no dou
that, If prudently and judiciously employe
it will prove valuable acquisition to 4
South. CHAs. +. MAYERHoFP.