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I ♦ J / ♦ / 4 I' 4... ( if sä * ,-j S / ,*tI r T" VOL. 1. POET GIBSON, MISSISSIPPI, MAY 11 , 1859 . ' i NO. 204. J. ss JAMES S. MASON, ■ oiroR and r mirait ron. . PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING, (SVBDAVS RXCSPTSD.) At Eight Dollars per Annum, in Advance. THE WEEKLY REVEILLE « PUBLISHED BVBRY FRIDAY, Vt $3 00 in Advance, or 4 00 at the End of the Year. AdvertiMmanU will t>« in«*rt»d »t On«Dollar per Maar« toi eight tin«« or l«M) far Um trat inMrtion, and Fifty Cent, for each rimtinuanee. A very liberal di«count will be mad« to thoee who ad vert U* bv tba year. But the privilege of yearly advert! ■ 01 . will be «trfetly limited to their own Immediate and regular huain«««; and the Hu nine*, of an advertialng firm la not eondd.red an including that of it« individual mem ber*. I. BOOK ANI) JOB WORK Of every etyle ant variety, neatly executed nt »hört notice, on reasonable term». W. B. Fplksmos. Port Uib»oo, Mi«« j i J. Person M Clark. el. ev OrlMM*. '\ J. VVAISOX & CO •4 0 TTON, SUGAR AND GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, * So. 44 CHroudelet 81.« ^EW ORLEANS, LA. diwly S. li. MAH YE, ATTORNEY AT LA IF, PRENTISS, Bolivar Co., Miss. June 6, '57. sV .. S 1RIVELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW.'! I'nRT ornsoy, mss.. Office over K oser«' Store. Jan. H, 1857. i J 19-ly THOMAS KEEP. ATTORNEY AT .LAW, AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY, S.-pU 2Ü, '55. Fayette, Jeffersou Co., Miss. it. D Ù X C A N I * « VrrORW AT LAW, AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCE Y, Fayette, Jefferson Co.. M ss. i e. e. mviexpoRT !.. n. DRAKE, vr. |»IVK ff*<*IST, DAVENPORT A DRAKE, ommis'n Merchants / - No. 7 Pine afreet* «July 25, 1857 ^ ,n _ J. T. OHKXOWKTH ST. LOUIS. WM. HALL CIIK.VOWETII. J, S. CHENOWETH A CO Æominissnm anil ^flrroarting MERCHANTS, 'I j No- 25, East Front Street, CINCINNATI. [QT* Particular attention paid to I illing Orders for Provisions and Manufactured Articles, aud j Forwarding Gouda. Feb T. M57. 2My K. C. McCAY r , ROCKY SPRINGS, MISS., D E VLER in all kinds of Staple and Fancy Dry ! Good«, Hardware. Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps. Crockery, Grocery and Drugs ; all of which will be sold on accommodating terms—in a word, eve- J rything usually kept in a country store. July 11, 1857. 4Mf A. R. LEONARD, * Dealer tn SÄ-* PAINTS AND OILS, WINDOW GLASS, SASH AND PUTTY Landreth's Garden Seeds, DYE STUFFS & GLASS WARE j PKUrUMKRT, SINE SOAPS, AND BRUSHES, Slledical, Law, School, & Miso clan eons book: ». STEEL PENS, QUILLS, AND STATIONERT, ) LETTER and CAP PAPER Blank Books, Superior Inks. Pape- Hançtings, etc., etc. j , Pure Drugs and Medioines. I HAVE on hand, and will be cod aonstantly receiving during tie Fall and IfinUr months, from New York and Philadelphia, large supplies of the purest Drugs and Medicines, from the best houses. Q 3 r*Physiciant' Prescriptions will receive par icular attention at all hours ofr he day aud night February 15,1855. 1 of Just Received, this Day, EW Lard—Fresh Flour. dec5 1 X _BETHEA. Fresh Carden Seed. RESH Garden 8eec, crop of 1858, jnst rcc'd J. H. KING Sc CO. I « F Ml 'J Large Arrival». <rj BBLS. Extra and superfine Flour; / D 1 hlids lirowu Sugar, just received by nov28 ' ' /JCW. B. FULKERSON. PIANOS, MELODEONS, ORGANS TÜ1ÎIP Ago REPAIRED Hy R. E.WASIiBFRN, of Vicksburg, (A PSAOTIOAL riASO »OSTS MASSE.) WILL visit FeetOI»*on sad vicinity «very four month* All o|$M« V"' nov J I il will receive prompt attention. Porter'and Ale ! P INTS and quarts. Also in Boxes and in Capita of the most celebrated brands. At WALKERS' ss lu do. At WALKER'S. al Notice to Planten*, j rpilE undersigned, having experienced work ! JL men, are now prepared to do all kinds of Gin i and Mill-wright work, at the shortest notice. FOOTE A BARROT. the j Fifty , ad and firm my22-tf GOTTIIART ÜICIIINGER, BOOT & SHOE MAKER MAIN HTKKKT, SOUTH OK TH8 COURT HOUSE TORT GIBSON. MISS. jun5-lv Just Received and Fresh, 2 FIRKINS Prime yellow Gosheo Butter, for sale by p M. KAUFMAN. oct25 Apple«! Apple»!! J UST received a choice lot of Appl oct22 L. Uheene ! Cheese ! ! TUST received a superior article of Western J Cheese. oct22 L. KIEFER. lea. KIEFER. of of bis j CLOTHING! CLOTHING!! * Jl'ST received,and now opening,— A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF Gents' and Boys' Fall and Winter CLOTHING, AT VERY REDUCED PRICES, Which I will take pleasure (n showing my friends WITHOUT CHARGE! i L. K LI FLU. sepll d j of up ral •T. G. GRAY, Attorney und Counsellor at Law, PORT GIBSON, MISS. r 'Y-Office at the corner of Carroll and Farmer [julylO f t T - l'. XT.IC fLUlD. MAGIC FLUID, M AtjWALKKR'S. FALL TRADE !S NOW OPEN ! ULKMILI .HLH'S AKL READY ! J Hoavy Arrivals KBOM EUROPE AND NEW YORK. A complete assortment of FANCY AND STAPLE I DRY (JOOD8Ü place will i Comprising every article to be thought of. EVERYONE IS INVITED By S. BERN HEIM ER & BRO. oct!5. PECANS AND ALMONDS, j Constantly on band and for sale by s?pl 1 d&w H. CARPENTER Jfc CO. J. L. KENNARD, PORT GIBSON, MISS., cle, j DIALS» IS FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS, MEN'S. YOUTH'S AND CHILDREN'S ! J ROOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, fc . fc.. i kt a- , O li O T HARDWARE, China, Ginas and Wood-Waré, I I Castings, Moaps, Candles, Starch, Spice, Pick le - «pli YANKEE NOTIONS, Stc._ PORT GIBSON CARRIAGE OVtllftlT* .1 W E have just received a new lot of Buggies of a superior style aud quality,made by G R. March & Bro. and J.W. Gosling. We have made arrangements with them tofurniah us all we j need, and we can sell with a warranty, and on as good terms as can be had any where. We hope our friends and customers will call soon and ex amine our stock of Carriages and Baggies. ) con fid en t we can give satisfaction to a vvho purchase. We will soon have a lot of Wa> gons, Carta and Wheelbarrows, ail iron axels from the manufactory of G. R. March & Bro.— Their wagons are well known in the .South. F CALHOUN PLOWS will be constantly Kept on hand. A few more j leftyet. Those who have used them say they are , the best plow that comes to this market. Large Timber Wheels, Screws, etc. made to order on short notice as our customers may wish. GRIFFITH «c GARRISON'. 20 10 4 40 1 2 2 10 Port Gibson, May 17 1855. 15 S eed». -Just received, a large stock of Lan dretb's Garden Seeds, warranted the growth [jan9] A. R. LEONARD. of 1857. 1 All BBLS. Lime (Thomaston,) 1 1/1/ 20 bbls. Cement, just received. J. 8. MASON. The best in the world." Buckwheat—By the small. Flour and Lard—Just to hand. Oat» -500 bushels. Call on jan30 Mill FÎ TATOS I « J. 8. MASON. 2 Plow s ! Plows ! ! WOODS Plow», to hand and to arrive. nov28 100 F J. 8. MASON. J ust Received—2000 lbs Zinc white Paint 15 dozen Paint brushes, assorted, superior white-wash Brushes, Coxe's Gellatin, Lubin's Extracts, assorted, Frangipani, 5 X? I 00 M 6 tt 6 4 " Pomade, 44 4 French Marshe's Trusses, Common 6 44 44 4 41 1 44 44 A. R. LEONARD. mebt» % 3d 5£ A OF INTEREST TO ALL. T HE undersigned begs leave to inform tho clt izens of Claiborne and adjoining counties that he has purchased the Right of CRANE'. PATENT METALIC BURIAL CASK*».—.. new and beautiful article, unlike anything ever offered to the public before. The casket baa none of the repulsive appearance which all other Buri al Cases or Coffins have. A supply of all sizes constantly on hand. The public are invited to call and examine them. All orders for the Casket or wooden Coffl will be Ailed with despatch. Burial clothe« all kinds furnished when ordered. Vo. work Gin in ."f for A. ROLLINS. July 9, 1856. 46-ly PREMIUM STOVE STORE AND TIBWABl HABHfACTORY. No. 9 Stamps ' Row, Port Gibson, Miss. Having received a new and full assort ment of Cooking, Parlor, Office and Hall STOVES, from the Manufactory, we will be able to sell them lower than any here tofore brought to this market. Having just received a new and splendid stock of Stoves, consisting in part, of the celebrated Stewart Cooking Stoves, planter's ditto, and some of the latest and most beautiful paterns of Par lor, Office, and Hall Stoves ever offered in this market, flatters himself that he can accommodate bis customers in Stoves a'id prices, he also keeps on baud the People's Coffee Pot, which is an improvement on the Old peri«r. 3 a in Dominion, and is far su Just Received, A lot ef Cowing's celebrated force and lifting Pumps with wooden tubing coated with cement; also, one dozen improved pattern chain Pumps. Lightning Rods, with Mayr's Improved Spiral Point and Porcelain j Insulator. Together witn a large assortment of Tinware of the best material. Guttering and Spouts put up to order. Conveyance invariably charged. We feel confident we will be able to give gene ral satisfaction to ail who may favor us with a call. All bills due when presented. W. A. GREENE 51-ly Port Gibson, August 15, 1857. WORTH ATTENTION! in is ! J S. BEHNIiEIMER & BRO., HAVE JUST KKCKIVK», TER HIP MARCIA OREES LEAF, PROM LIVERPOOL, PAIR white common Blankets; 200 pair h'-avy Blankets; grey Negro Dlauketa; plain 225 Tartan or Blanket Shawls; 100 Saxony Shawls; 25 Men's Wrappers : 1 case real Irish Linen, assorted; L. C. Handkerchiefs; ALSO, FROM GKUMANT, 150 doz. cotton Socks and Stockings. The above goods, coming direct! from the very place at which they are manufu .ured, can and will be sold at uuheard-of low j rices. October 17, 1857. 300 I$$ .. 100 44 «« • • l »* 1 Heavy Importation of Genuine BLACK ITALIAN SILKS FROM THE VERY FACTORYl [PER STEAMER ASIA.] K YARDS, assorted widths and qnalitic —Also— 100 yards of BLACK SATIN, a superior arti cle, suitable for Vests, Mantillas and Dresses. Our lady customers are kindly requested to pay particular attention to the above advertisement S. BERNHEIMER Sc BRO. Port Gibson, October 10, 1857. 700 Embroidered and Damask Curtain Muslin, BRASS BANDS AND PINS, I N great variety, and at extremely low prices I jan9 At BERNHEIMER Sc BRO.'£. T for cle Fresh Arrival. st UST RECEIVED— 40 bbls Extra St. Louis Flour; 25 boxes Western Cheese; 25 bbls Irish Potatoes; 10 bbls superior Apples; 46 whole, naif and qr boxes Star Candle«; .1 « ply ing and i 1 bbl Western Cranberries. Call on J. 8. MASON. Oct 10 Just Received, LOUR, BAGGING, F B ROPE, \ LINSEYS, AND JEANS. 20 bbls. Fagan's XXX choice ex. St. Louis Flonr; do do do O. K. do.; do fancy superfine do.; 10 hf bbls. do do do do.; 4 bales India Bagging, 40 coils hand made and machine rope; 1 bale Twine ; 2 bales 7-8 and 4-4 Lowells; 2 bales Kentucky Jeans and Linseys, for sale by sepll d L. KEIFER. O 10 15 44 Pair Russett».—Ju«t received a .iulylo 8C0 A this BERNHEIMER'S. Onion Sett». received by A. R. LEONARD. 2 BARRELS, just jan!5 F A F AHNESTOCK'S Vermifuge; McLane's do For sale b feb!7 co. J. H. KING Sc ULANNf El»8.—Rarer Flannel IK yd*, wid«, and «ve X? nr vsriaty of widths and color, foi aalo b» *«p23 BROUGHTON I ron.—A large tot of Iron and steel, just U band. [feb20] J. S. MASON. Irish Potato*. 00 »ACH» Ir»h Potato*, just received. «epTT J 3 AM80N A BRO. I JN IMPROVED EAGLE COTTON GINS, clt ever none sizes to THE Eagle Cot ton Gin Manufac turing Company, are now prepared to fill all orders tor their Improv ed Gin Stands.— All stands now A made have the Patent Improved Ctmndkr BRnffl, Patent Detatched Grates, and Patent Slioixo Butts and Moters all of which are Exrt.rsivELY'' caED bv us. These Gins obtained A PRIZE OF $1254) AND A GOLD MEDAL from the Govern ment of India for Ginning fine Cotton, as also Medals from the World's Fair at London and New York, and combine all the late improve ments in Machinery, and are warranted superior in evenr respect. In order to meet the great de mand for these Gins, the Company have estab lished a warehouse and workshop at the cornerof Canal and Phiilippa streets, and with the stock on hand at the established depot, No. 57 St. Charles Street, feel confident of meeting all or ders promptly. All orders should be addressed to WM. L. CUSHING, Agent. 57 St. Charles st. Jjflr HS#? -v ."f 6 Ne, Oo Mr. J. J. Person is the duly authorized Agent of the Eagle Cotton Gin in Port Gibsdn, where a sample stand may be seen. All orders left with him will receive prompt attention. . 80. 1856. • 10-tf DISSOLUTION. T HE firm of Griffith A Garrison is this day dis solved by mutual consent. T. Garrison will attend to settling up all the business of the firm. All those owing us on note or book accounts, art requested to pay up as soon as possible. T. Gar rison will continue the Furniture business at the old stand, where he will be pleased to sec our friends and customers who may want anything in tbe Furniture and Housekeeping line. E. GRIFFITH, T. GARRISON. all A Card. Having sold out my interest in the Furniture business to T. Garrison, I cordial! bespeak for him a liberal ond continued patronage from all my friends and former customers. feb27tf E. GRIFFITH. SADDLE, HARNESS, BRIDLE AND TRUNK MANUFACTORY. No. 9, STAMPS' ROW, PORT GIBSON. MISS. T IIE undersigned will keep con stantly on hand und manufac ture to order, all articles in hi* line, of the best materials, and in the neatest and best style. His Stock ou baud is large and well assorte low prices and accommodating terms to all pur chaser«. Xf. :: He offers the same at r Harness, Saddles, Whips, Bri jdles, Trunks, Valices, Carpet Bags, Harness Trimmings, &c. &c. form a part of his Stock on hand, and of the style, workmanship, finish and price to suit custo mers. Work of any kind will order. be made up to He will also keep on hand- a sup ply of GIN BAND LEATHER, aud rill manufacture Gin Bands to order. Every article manufactured at his establish ment will be warranted. All Kinds of repairing neatly aud durably exe cuted. Prices will be as low as can be'afforded, and 1 ales will be made on accommodating terms. L. P. WILLIAMS. A Feb. 7, 1857. . 24-tf B lue Lick Water—By the Barrel and Gallon, for sale by racb27 W. B. FULKERSON. l«ard« Orv KEGS and cans superior Lard, just re-| reived and for sale for cash. April 25 î. 8. MASON. 35 Attention. Planter*! LABORERS, AND MASTERS! T HL undersigned has been appointed sole agent for Claiborne County, of the Louisiana Steam Clothing Factory, for the sale of the articles of clothing manufac tured by the Company. Samples of every arti cle of clothing made at the factory may be seen st my store. Schedules showing how to measure, will be fur nished to planters and those who desire to sup ply thenift-lves with Clothing from this factory. Orders left with me will be forwarded once a week, and parties ordering may rely upon receiv ing the articles ^ithin a week from the time of forwarding the orders. The prices of this clothing are low, and all per sons wanting such articles would do well to call and examine the samples aud learn the prices. may 22 W, B. FULKERSON. B lankets at $2 50 ; BLANKETS, at $3 00 ; BLANKETS, at $4 00; BLANKETS, from $10 to $15; [nov28] FORBES'. For sale at \ EW Buckwheat— nov28 At WALK 'S. Cheap Carpeting. O F tbe richest texture, just received by the un ■ dersigned, and for sale at uncommonly low S. BERNHEIMER & BRO. prices. October 24. 1857. MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF CIGARS! 13,200 ! ALL HAVANA! a nov22 At WALKERS'. Stray Mule. A DARK brown horse mule, a stray, may be found at the Pinewoods plantation of R. T. Archer and taken by the owner on payment for this notice. Jan 10 Jeans and Linseys. F QYkO TARDS of Kentucky Linseys ; A e/V/U 650 yards of Kentucky Jeans ; Just received and for sale by July 18,1857. W. B. FULKERSON. Onion», Onion». I HAVE just leceired a lot of supeitor Onions, from St. Louis. [jan4] L. KIEFER. Wax Patent Candies. boxes of 6 pounds at JN fancy WALKERS' STEAM SAWMILL Cot orders now the OF also and de stock St. or FOR fSALE. T HE undersigned offers for »aie a splendid I STEAM SA WMILL,-situated on the New Orleans and Jackson Railroad, three-quarter* of a mile from the located depot, Ha ha la, and ten j miles Sduth of Gallatin. The rapid settlement of the surrounding country,Ihe anticipated town, I and the undoubted completion of the road to this point by the 1 at of October next, with the already increasing demand, insures ready sale for lumber, i there being no mill nearer than twelve miles.— [ To the mill ia attached 320 acrea of finely tim- J bered land, with a sufficiency opened for the pro- I duction of corn, potatoes, etc., to supply tin* employees and team, of the mill. A comfortable Dwelling, with the necessary out-houses, at tached. The mill-house it large and substantial, j containing the latest and most improved ma chinery; boiler 84 feet long, 42 inches in diame ter,double fined; circular saw,54 inches diameter. Everything new and in complete running order. This mill, with seven hands, can cut between five and six thousand fief of lumber a day, buf averages 4500 feet daily, without extra labor oi , strain of machinery. ( Attached is one of Straub's superior 26-inch: French Burr GRIST MILLS, capable of grinding i from 15 to 18 bushels per hour, with sufficient; business to supply the place with bread. Also, a Wagon and Team, Lumber Car, Tool», etc., j necessary to carry on the business-with an abundance of water all seasons. Terms easy For further particulars, apply on tbe premises, or to the undeisigned. I Is Terms. $6000,1-2 cash and 1-2 payable in two equal annual installments ol $1.500 each, bearing 6 per cent interest frrm the day of sale until paid. Apply either to Prest. J. C. Miller, of Centenary College, or to the umlersigne I on the premises. of of A left W. J. BRUNER, or MAYES & MILLSAPS, Agents, April 11, '57. dis art the our 33-tf Gallatin, Miss. PLANTATION FOR SALE. 2 OFFER for SALE MY Olive Brandi Place, situated three and a half miles South of Jackson, La., contain ing 450 acres of laud, of which 180 acres are cleared. The woodland is heavy set with aluxuriai t growth of Bay. Gum ! Poplar. Ash, Holly. Oak and Pawpaw. The im- j provenants consist ol a handsome dwelling, good ! stables, barn, kitchen, carriage house and other 1 buildings ueo ssary for comfort and convenience, all new and ir. good repair. There is a well of excellent water on the place. Apply early and secure a great bargain. for all J. SMYLIE MONTGOMERY. Corn. Hay and Fodder on the place. Nov. 15,1856. hi* 12-tf TURNIP SEED AND MUSTARD ! FRESH AND SUPERIOR. W E have just received 200 lbs.' Landreth's Turnip Seed. — also— 300 lbs. Lexi world. August 15 at exington Mustard, the best in the A. R. LEONARD & CO. 61 %t. Louis. J UST received, Potatoes, Onious and Cheese, at Oct 3 __WALKER S. In the World I'* r TMIE largest and finest assortment of Fishing 1 Tackle, at WALKER'S. <« to JAMES JONES, ARCHITECT AND BUILDER I july3I-tf Port Gibson, Miss. A to the " J. F. GIRAULT, FACTOR AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, No« 21, Carondelet Street, New Orleans, La. ties. July 18. 1856. R I'MNETTH.— îOuOpnir» osk tanne.1 Ru«»et,BrogAnr small larg«. asd BROUGHTON A BRO. 46-ly re-| O nion Seta.—Just received and for sale by jan23 * W. B. FULKERSON. Fashionable Hoot and Shoe Shop. THE undeYsigned would respect fully inform the citizens ot Port Gibsou and vicinity, that be has located himself at the store re cently occupied by Mr. Geo. Buckingham, where he expects to carry on his business of c.aking Boot« and Shoes. Haring been long at tbe business, be flatters himself that he can turn out such work as will eminently satisfy his customers, and he pledges himself that promptness shall be one of the chief elements of his business. Persons wishing Boots and Shoes mode or mended, may rely their work at the apointed time. Call on me. I. G. SCHIKRLB. 50-ly on getting August 8, 1847. TO THE PUBLIG. A S I am anxious to dispose of icy en c stock of Goods, I now offer great iuducem ts to persons wishing to purchase. From and aftt. le 1st of Decemlier, I will sell at prime cost, an many articles at greatly reduced prices for Cash. And I would add, that those wishing to continue their accounts with me, can bay as usual by add ing 25 percent. None but prompt customers need apply. R. J. B. SWEARINGEN. Grand Gulf, Dec. 5, 1857-tf JOHN SHRYOCK JUNIUS L. JOHNSON. J. ». JOHNSON & CO WHOLSSAIiB GROCEHS, •J AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS. No. 82 Magazine St. corner of Poydras, NEW ORLEANS. Jan.31, 1857. 23-ly TO COTTON PLANTERS. A GOOD chance is now offered for Planters to furnish themselves with E. Price's Patent Cotton farriers. and pay for the same with. Cotton Seed, st the rate of (what the Oil Factors' agents are paying) never less than five dollars a ton, we furnishing sacks, delivered at the most convenient landing on the'Mississippi river, and the Planter return ing the sacks filled with seed at the same land ing, in good order With the aid of oneot these Carriers, the Plan ter is enabled to save all of tiis Cotton Seed in a merchantable condition, which will be worth five times more to him than a Carrier will cost. For farther particular* address, E. PRICE It CO., 21 Poydras st, May », 1857. 87-1 y New Orleans. La. * I of j I i [ J I __ CHOICE FIRST CLASS IN 8 OR À CM , j iha» Iff. *3 /ETNA INSURANCE COMPANl^P nf HAB4Vf)Dn , llVV f; l UAICThORD, CONN. T Incorporated 1819 —Charter Perpetua'.. 1 PIHP ■ \r \ v-rs Nivir -.»iam * 1Kfc " A™"^ ,GATION , , liNM HAIfCE. ( Calls the attention of Us friends, patrons, and lh« public generally, to the following facts : i of rrs having O H w iVkw (ft gK c/'O r ^ vfORP. C0NX.\ R 1 BY STATE ACTHOSrT Y. v'.J A f'lisll F'nilititl nf IkAflfl fum i , ^"P 11111 OI $000,0001 j With Asset« amounting to • $1,00*7,003 421 Has transacted businesa successfully years. M ud continues to progress in I Health, Wealth and Vitality. Paid an Aggregate Loss of $10,000,000. Is organized on a National basis, with local agon cies in all the principal places under a mer» cantile system ; founded on a cash stan . dard, with an enviable reputation alike the same on the banks of the Hudson or the Missis sippi, the Gulf of Me*i co, or the Northern Lakes; pre senting a powerful organi zation a» a conservator of public good and bond of integrity; equal to all emergencies it undertakes, worthy Lh«' STABILITY AND DIGNITY 7 1 A «,A,°k n -Lllllllfcfll American LOPpOrat ON MERIT ALONE Founding its claims to Patronage and Favor^ltffl Affording superior facilities and security in ma»» W ters of Insurance—Commercial, Meccani- AM cal or rural, while racking for 4 importance and public '-vice fed FIRST }.J Of Fire Insurance Companies of AmericfL tXKt'RKN AT I Rules and Rates as liberal as the risks --fc permit for solvency and fair profit. \ Especial attention'given to the Insurmn of DWELLINGS and CONTENTS, for a périt of from one to five years. Z&r Losses equitably adjusted and promptl' paid. Policies issued without delay by " W. B. FULKERSON, | _ Agent at Port Gibson. iflB MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. TW| A MERICAN and German Guitars, Accordéon Violins and Bows at various Prices. Also aVHH arge assortment of New Music Instructions foo^H Violin, Guitar and Flute. ^ A. R. LEONARD. «I over ■ \ ! j ! 1 % f I THE ,N June -0 5« 43-iv July 9. 1856. 46-ly J. B. PATTON, M. H. PEYTON. PATTON & PEYTON, A T TOR NE Y S AT LAW, RODNKT, MIS«., H AVING formed a partnership for the practice of the Law, will give their joint attention to all business entrusted to their charge in the 1 Probate and Circuit Courts of Jefferson, and in J the Circuit Courts of Claiborne and Copiah " 37-ly com: May 9. 1867. ties. _ . Na iv Book*. IIA> E just received— Moss Side, by Mariou Horland; Nothing to Wear ; Nothing to Say, by Doesticks ; Tucker's History of the United States ; The War Trail; i Ross on Slavery ; . | Souvenirs of Travel, by Mme. Levert and a ' number of other new and interesting Books. — ALSÖ J f A large assortment of School Books, Letter, Cap and Note Paper, Visiting Cards, Card and Note Envelopes. Steel Pens, Ac. Oct. 17, 1857. J? A. R. LEONARD. Cash T O advance on Cotton for shipment to friends Connely & Champlin, New Orleans. dec!7-w JOHN BUCKINGHAM & CO. OU I ATTENTION PLANTERS. T HAVE just received, by the steamboat •'Hiawatha" a fresh supply of Negro», which swells tie number now on hand !o forty! Those wishing lo purchase will do well to call at Ihe "Cottage" and examine before rtiy ing elsewhere, as it may be to their advantage JOHN HUNTER 7 Grand Gulf, Dec 29. 1858. dec3l-tf. >0 ST E A in MARIIEE WORKS. * CHARLES RULE & CO •i CINCINNATI, OHIO. M ONUMEATTS, Tombs and Grave-Stones Mantels, statuary and cabinet-slabs of th« choicest native and Italian marbles at prices which challenge competition. Carring and en* ' graving executed by tne best artists. Iron railing and cemetery enclosures furnished to order Address, A. J. LEWIS, Agent for Mississippi, Washington Hall, Poit Gibson, Misa June 5, 1858-tdec5* Buckwheat ! Buckwheat ! ! J UST from New York, by ship Sam'l Adam.«: 30 boxes fresh Buckwheat, decs / J. S. MASOJL/j fi aassr a. orsswiL, SILAS ». MI, DUMESX1L A CO COMMISSION MERCHA K 'A LCUI8YILLR, KY. dumesnilTn'ilya NEW YOltK. P ARTICULAR Attention psid to HIHil ♦ Floor. Haling ►tu(T*. an.I all good flEI tiona. A con- tant «apply rtf Ragging a^H| and LlNiwyo for *al* on manufa. -» rent mu-tet rat«». At.. Onlcr« l«f* with th* iindaroign^jS. ' . hou<«.- will r.-rrtv» prompt F**rt «•'»•.4M» Nor A. *6Vw