The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., October 27, 1848, Image 2

About The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??

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land FOR sale.
ron ACRES cotton land in lensas Pa
,)]{]) rish, La., West of St. Joseph, on
Vp road leading to Monroo. 100 acre* is
cultivation, and SO more is burnt off.
There are good buildings on the premises,
and a stock of hogs and cattle. The pay
nient of the purchase money will be divided
three instalments.
ALSO
[ into
For snle. adjoining the above, 164 acres
of land, 30 of which is in cultivation, 80
r'lore burnt off, with roomy dwelling house,
and out buildings, 4 native raised negroes,
stock, kc A bargain will be given. Ap
lv to T. c. C l a me, St. Josephs, La.,
1 ■ Griffing, ner Rodney, Miss., or
f Griffixg, on the premises.
F. GIUFFING.
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Francis
Stki-hkn'
Oct. 27, 1848.
NOTICE.
A SPECIAL meeting of the Board of Po
lice of Claiborne county will be held on
the 41 h Monday of Oclober next, at which
distribution of the general school
time a
fund " ill he made agreeably to the 7th sec
tion improved March 4th, 1848, as follows:
g ec 7 . Re it further enacted, That the
Boards ot' Police in each of said counties
shall annually, by an order on the county
treasurer, distribute the funds referred to in
the fifth and sixth sections of this act, to the
trustees of the townships of each count)',
ratable according to the deficiencies ofthe
sixteenth section funds and the number of
children t > be educated in such township:
Provided, That the trustees of such town
ships shall be required to distribute the
principal and interest of said funds in the
s ., m e way and manner as is now provided
bv law for the distribution of the sixteenth
section funds.
Citizens of the following townships are
requested to elect Trustees, to whom the
'Pressurer is ready to hand over sueh ef
fects as belong to them.
Township, 11, range 4, east; Township,
12 , range 5, east; Township, 11 , range 5,
cast; Township, 13, range 2, east; Town
ship, 10 , range 4, east; Township, 14,
range 5, east.
By order of the Board.
F. J. POOR, Clerk.
September 25, 1848 .
5-4t
POSTPONEMENT.
The above distribution is postponed until
the 1 st Monday of December.
GEO. HENDERSON,
President Board.
Oct. 27, 1848.
9-3t
NEW GOODS.
HE subscriber lias just received from
Philadelphia and New York, a general
assortment uf
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STAPLE AND FANCY
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Cunsisting in part of the following:
I Printed Cashmeres; Mous, de Laine; Black
Alpaccas; Black Silk; Tartan Plaid;
French Prints; American Prints; Hem
Slicked and Bordered Linen Cam
brie Handkerchiefs; Ladies' Kid
Gloves; Hosiery; Bonnet Rib
bons; Jaconet Edging and
Inserting; Thread Lace;
Silk Fringes; French
C o 11 ars; Woolen
Shawls; Plaid
Linsey; Kentuc
k y Jeans;
Sattinets;
Irish Linen; Huek Diaper; Damask Table
covers; 12-4 Barnsly Sheeting; Bleached
Shirting; Brown Sheeting; Checks; Plaids;
Ticking; Fine Bed Blankets; Black French
Cloths and Cassimeres.
CLOTHING.
Fine Black Frock and Dress Coats,
BeaverCluth Coats, Blk Cassiniere Pants,
Drab Sack do Fancy
Tweed
Blue Blanket do
Drab
do
do
" Sattinct do
Black Satin Vests,
Cashmere do
do
—ALSO—
a general assortment of
Hats, Boots & Shoes;
„ , HARDWARE;
Crockery; Heavy Mack. Blankets; Russet
Brogans; Collins' Axes; Nails, &c.
TEAS.
Black, Imperial and Gun Powder Tea, of
the best quality.
r My friends and the public arc solicited
to cal! and examine goods and prices.
J. FOSTER.
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Oct 20,1848.
PLANTATION FOR SALE.
^ÏMIE undersigned is authorised to sell,
on reasonable terms, thé well known
"Buckner" tract of land, lying on the
Bayou Pierre, between the plantations of
Mrs. Eskridge and estate Singleton, now
being cultivated by Humphreys and Mc
Alpine. A perfect title can be given.
H. S. FULKERSON.
Grand Gulf, Oct. 13, 1848.
7-tf
FOR SALE!
A PLANTATION
In Holmes and Carroll Counties, on the
main Stage Road from Lexington to Car
rollton, with
TWENTY HANDS,
THE STOCK OF
Horses, Unies, Cattle. Hogs, Sheep,
Com, Fodder, Oats stud
Plantation Utensils.
Terms, one fourth in cash, the balance in
three equal annual instalments, with inter
est from the date of sale, payable annually,
and the payments to be satisfactorily secu
red. This tract of land contains about
2700 ACRES,
of which about 700
of it in cultivation.
are improved, and most
It may be divided into
| v yo or more tracts, by the purchasers.—
I hose wishing to buy are invited to view
'he land, which will be shown by Mr. A.
»obbit, residing thereon. The negroes are
°ot yet on the place. If not sold at private
sale, the whole will be offered to the high
's 1 bidder, on the 1st of December.
RICH'D T ARCHER.
. * W *H also sell the undivided half interest
in the tract of land
on
HONEY ISLAND,
jnst above Tchula, containing about
1920 Acres,
j 01 "bich 450 are improved.
ferms, one third cash, the balance in
nne and two years, with interest, payable
i annually, to be satisfactorily secured.
„ RICH'D T ARCHER.
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fjUTLERY—A Jot of fine PocketKnjves
v and Razors, just received and for sale by
-Nov. 26 fl P 'Mbkkifeld.
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H0MŒ0PATHY.
D R ADAMS having located, himself
• Port Gibson, would respectfully gi
notica to its citizens and surrounding coun
try, that he is prepared to treat disease, both
acute and chronic, according to the princi
ples ofthe Homoeopathic System of Practice.
Having had the advantage of a thorough
education in the old school of medicine, and
over ten years practice according to its
principles; and more recently, having stu
died the new or Homoeopathic method, and
practiced it with most satisfactory success
for seven 3 ears; he feels warranted in assu
ring all who may wish to test the superior
claims of the Homoeopathic practice, that he
has it in his power to give them all the ad
vantages, both of knowledge and experi
ence, that they can secure any where.
As a test of the efficacy and power of
this practice, cases are solicited which have
been treated in vain by the ordinary
Any information or explanations on the
subject will be freely given by calling
Dr. A., at his room, at the Washington
Hail.
Reference. — J. B. Thrasher, Esq., Port
Gibson, Dr. W. J. Gibson, Cliflon, Hon.
YV. L. Sharkey, Gen. Bradford, H. L.
French and S. F. Hunt, Esqs., Jackson.
Dr. Caspair, Louisville, Ky., Dr. Temple,
St. Louis, Drs. Pulte and Bauer, Cincinnati,
Dr. Davis, Natchez, and Dr. Kellog, New
Orleans.
Port Gibson, October 13, 1848. 7-tf
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means.
on
of
Trust Sale,
Y virtue of a certain deed of Trust exe
cuted by George Lake, to the under
signed on the first day of May A. D. 1840,
to secure the payment of certain sums ot
money therein mentioned, (all of which will
fully appear by reference to said deed of
Trust, now on record in the office of the
Clerk of the Probate Court of the County of
Claiborne and State of Mississippi, in book
U. pages 187, 188 and 189,) 1 shall offer
lor sale, to the highest bidder, for cash in
hand, on the premises
On Monday the 1 9th day of March, eighteen
hundred and forty-nine.
the following described property, to wit:—
1500 acres of land lying and being in the
county of Claiborne & State of Miss., 1149
acres (more or less) of which are more par
ticularly known and designated as section
No. 15, Township 12 , Range 4 East, con
taining 640 acres; also lot No. 2 , of frac
tional section No. 11 , containing 320 acres;
also fractional section No 16 containing
110 acres, and lot No. 7, of fractional sec
tion No. 10 , containing 79 acres, being in
the same Township and range above men
tioned, and situated on the North side ofthe
North fork of the Bayou Pierre. The re
maining portion ofthe above fifteen hundred
acres lies adjoining the said 1149 acres,
the whole being known and designated as
the plantation occupied and tilled by George
Lake; also the following named slaves and
their increase, to wit:
Peter,
Joe,
Anderson,
Albert,
Maria,
Malinda,
Hilliard, age unknown.
Henderson, aged 3 years.
Titus,
Hannah,
Berry,
Zerelda,
Albert,
Elsey,
Elizabeth,
An Infant,
Bill,
Mary r ,
and her child,
Harriett,
Sam,
Peter, L.
Wallace,
Abby,
Henry',
Two children age unknown.
Levi,
Caroline,
Betsey,
Jack, (L.)
Burrell,
Kesiah,
Chloe,
5 children ages and names unknown.
Toney,
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aged 45 years.
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Also the following personal property, to
wit: 20 head of Horses; 60 head of Cattle,
100 Hogs; 30 Sheep; 6 yoke of Oxen; and
plantation tools and utensils, two wagons;
one carriage and all the household and
kitchen furniture.
The undersigned will offer all the fore
going property for sale, (save and except
the 1149 acres of land particularly descri
bed above, and seven slaves, which have
been sold since the deed of Trust was made
under an old execution, and purchased by
the undersigned,) or so much of it as will
pay the debts intended to be secured by the
deed of Trust.
The sale will be continued from day to
day if necessary.
The Trustee will convey such title only
as is vested in him.
JOHNATHAN McCALEB,
Trustee.
2 -ts
of
September 8 , 1848.
E. DISHINGER,
MAIN STREET,
One door above Potts dp Hastings.
ESPECTFULLY informs his old cus
tomers, and the public generally, that
he has just returned from Philadelphia with
a large assortment of fine boots aud shoes
for gentlemen, of the best materials, select
ed by himseffi and made iu the very latest
fashion , under his own supervision. Also
stout Winter
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Boots and Shoes,
made under his own direction and of first
rate materials. He can say with confi
dence that it is the best lot of work evor
brought to this town, and will be sold at
very low prices for cash.
He also has purchased the patent right
for making the
Congress Boot,
a new and pleasant article worn extensive
ly in the North. Gentlemen are requested
to call and examine them, as they are a new
article here. Boots and shoes made to or
der on short notice.
titr Good Hides will be taken in pay.
ment for work.
Sept 29.
5-5t
ELECTION NOTICE.
JOSEPH W.MATTHEWS
Governor of the State of Mississippi , to
the Sheriff of Claiborne County and Slate
of Mississippi:-^ Greeting. *
NITHEREAS on Tuesday next after the
VY first Mondamin the month of Novem
ber, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and forty-eight, being the se
venth day of the said month, is the time ap
pointed by law for holding an election in thb
State for six Electors, to vote for President
and Vice President of the United States of
America; and also one Clerk of the Superior
Court of Chancery ofthe State of Missis
sippi.
And whereas, also, it is my duty to issue
a writ of election, requiring you to hold the
election at the time and places appointed by
law.
in
ly
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Now, therefore, I, JOSEPH W. MAT
THEWS, Governor of the State of Missis
sippi, do issue this, my writ, requiring you
to hold an election at the several precincts
in your comity, on Tuesday next after the
first 'Monday in the month of November,
1848, for the election of six Electors, to vote
for President and Vice President ofthe Uni
ted States of America—and also, for one
Clerk of the Superior Court of Chancery of
the State of Mississippi.
The ballots for Clerk of the Superior
Court of Chancery will be deposited in a
seperate box; and returns thereof for the
same seperately made.
Ank I do moreover enjoin it upon you to
conduct said election in all respects confor
mably to law, and make due return thereof
to the Secretary of State.
Given under my Hand, and
the Great Seal of the State,
at the City of Jackson, this
14th day of August, A, D.
1848.
By the Governor:
J. W. MATTHEWS.
Samuel Stamps, Secretary of State.
Y virtue of the above writ of election to
me directed, by his Excellency Joseph
W. Matthews, Governor of the State of
Mississippi, I will, on the first Tuesday,
after the first Monday of November next, it
being the seventh day of said month, pro
ceed to hold at the various election precincts
of said county, an election for six Presiden
tial Electors, and one Clerk ofthe Superior
Court of Chancery, as mentioned in said
writ, and I do hereby appoint the following
persons inspectors of said election.
Port Gibson Precinct.
W. D. English,
H. M. Posey,
A. H. Peck.
Grand Gulf Precinct.
Thos. D. Howard,
John L. Torrey,
Sam'l H. Abbay.
Bethel OnuRCH Precinct.
James P. Harris,
John Murdoch,
John Woodbouse.
Pisgah Meeting House Precinct.
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be
of
so
Jasper Richmond,
Thomas Young,
M. N. Hulbert.
Rocky Springs Precinct.
Richard Harding,
Isaac Powers,
YVilliam Clarke.
YVillow Springs Precinct.
Baynard Turpin,
Amos Burnet,
William Dotson.
of
The Inspectors above named, will attend
at the time and place mentioned, under the
penalty of the law in such case made and
provided.
Given under my Hand and
ais
seal, at Port Gioson, this 1 st
day of September, A. D. 1848.
R. M. MOORE,
Sheriff.
to
of
By D. J. Dohan, d. s.
Septembei 1, 1848.
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STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Superior Court of Chancery.
Lemuel N. Baldwin use of
Ann Minor,
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vs.
William T, Miller and Emily
Miller, his wife, and William
T. Purnell and Henrietta S.
Purnell, his wife.
B Y VIRTUE of the authority in
ted, by a decree in the above stated case,
made on the 7th day of June, 1848, by the
Honorable Stephen Cocke, Chancellor of
the State ol Missisippi, I shall
On Wednesday, the 15th day
of November next,
proceed to sell at the door of the Court
House, in the town of Port Gibson, Clai
borne county, on a credit of six months, the
purchaser or purchasers giving bond or
bonds with good security, with interest at 8
per cent per annum from the day of sale;
All the following described piece or par
cel of land or ground, containing five acres
and 88-100 of an acre, more or less, and
being contained in the Burlington tract, in
Section number three, Township, 11, range
two, East, in the vicinity of Port Gibson,
and beeinning for the survey thereof at a
sweet gum tree, on the edge of a small
branch, a little above the Burlington fish
pond, thence North thirty-three degrees,
East, nine chains to a post, on the edge of
the Gallatin road a little past a china tree,
thence along the said road, North, fifty-seven
degrees, West, six chains, and thirty-three
links, to a post, thence South, thirty-three
degrees, West, nine chains and sixty links,
to a post on the branch, thence South, six
ty-two degrees, East, six chains and forty
one links, to the sweet gum, the place of
beginning, being the same land sold to
Emily Miller, by Jane Vertner, Guardian
of the minor àeirs of John D. Vertner.
The sale to commence at 12 o'clock,
(noon) of said day.
Possession will be given to the purcha
ser or purchasers upon compliance with the
terms of sale.
me ves
on
N. McDOUGALL,
Commissioner.
7-ts
October 13, 1848.
LOTHING,
Hats,
Boots;
Shoes.
Just received and for sale by
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W. O'KELLY.
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September 29,1848.
NOTICE.
HEREBY forwam all persons against
JL tiading for my note, given to Henry
Smith, for one hundred and fifty dollars,
due the 1 st day of January, 1849, as I will
not pay said note unless compelled by Jaw,
the consideration for which said note was
given having entirely failed.
FELIX A. POWERS.
Sept 22, 1849.
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Rodney Directory, &c.
NOTICE.
T HE subscribers have this day formed a
Co-Partnership, under the name and
firm ofYoa & Stewart, for the purpose of
transacting a
PRODUCE AND
Commission Business ,
in the same store formerly occupied by John
A. Watkins. They will furnish
Pork,
Bacon,
Lard, etc , etc., etc.,
on thê most moderate terms, either for
Ca&h or Drafts on New Orleans pay
able in the Fall. They will keep constant
ly on hand a complete assortment of
Linseys,
Jeans,
Family Groceries,
and have made arrangements with a St.
Louis House to send them, every two weeks,
a fresh supply of FLOUR from one of the
best City Mills.
They respectfully solicit from the custo
mers of John A. Watkins a continuation of
their favors, and beg to assure those who
may patronize them, that they will endea
vor to give satisfaction.
EDYVARD H. YOE,
JAMES STEWART.
Rodney, August 1 , 1848.
Yoc Sf Stewart ,
W ILL furnish all kinds of plantation sup
plies on pledges of consignment of cot.
ton to G Burke & Co., New Orleans.
A superior lot of Bagging and Rope on
hand.
Rodney. Aug. 18, 1848 .
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51-tf
KNAPP & CHANDLER,
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Dental Surgeons ,
Natchez, Miss.
R. CHANDLER will return to Port
Gibson during the summer. All ope
rations in Dental Surgery performed ac
cording to the latest scientific improve
ments in the art, and warranted durable
for life.
Persons whose means are, limited will
be accommodated at prices in accordance
thereto.
Dr. C. will wait upon persans at their
residence, if desired.
Requests may be left with A. J. McGill,
Druggist.
Port Gibson, Jan. 15, 1848.
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For the satisfaction of those who are unac
quainted, the following extracts may not he
deemed inappropriate
From the Southern Watch Tower.
LOOK TO YOUR TEETH.
We would call the attention of the citizens
of Rodney to the card of Dr. (/handler. We
would recommend Dr. C. as one of the most
competent and expeditious operator - with whom
we have ever been acquainted, and hope he will
receive the liberal share of patronage which his
gentlemanly deportment and skillful capacity
so justly merit
Extract from a teller from Dr Fox.
Dr. James Andrews:
Dear Sir —Allow me to acquaint to you with
Dr. Chandler of the firm of Knapp, Westcott, &
Chandler. The Doctor purposes visiting your
place and vicinity for the practice of his prefes
sion—being a Dental Surgeon. * * * As a
skillful operator, I deem biin unsurpassed—and
for ease to his patients during operations, f can
safely say that he is unsurpassable, lie has
operated on my teeth and given me a degree of
satisfaction heretofore unfelt—having been sev
eral times previously in tbc hands of members
of his profession.
Yours with the greatest respect,
BENI. F. FOX.
Extract from alrtterfronrDr Benbrookto Gen.
Charles Clark.
Natchez, July 3, 1846.
Dear Sir —* * « * Dr. C. is of the firm
Kn»pp, Westcott & Chandler, and when Isay
to you that he is a superior Dental Surgeon I
mean what Isay, and I have had an opporiuniy
of seeing a gr*'at amount of his work here as
well as some on my own teeth, and those of my
wife, you inay recommend him to your numer
ous acquaintances without the least fear of dis
appointment.
Your friend and obedient servant,
D. G. BENBROOK.
Extract from a letter from Dr McPheeters to
Dr. John H. Duncan.
NATcnEz, July 3, 1846.
Dear Doctor :—Permit me to introduce to your
acquaintance Dr. Chandler who proposes prac
tising his profession of Dentistry in your County.
You will find him a pleasant gentleman and
very skillful Dentist. * • * *
Very respectfully, Yours.
H. McPHEETERS.
GEORGE CONNELLY,
COTTON FACTOR,
AND
IS
MERCHANT,
No. 46, Camp Street,
NEW ORLEANS.
Oct. 13, 1848.
7-ly
G. L. & X. VAN BIBBER,
COTTON FACTORS AND
GENERAL COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
No. 88, Common Street,
NEW ORLEANS.
T HE undersigned, Agent for Messrs. G.
L. & A. Van Bibber, will attend to any
business for them here, and will make libe
ral advances in Cash «HPlantation Supplies
on Cotton stored with him for shipment to
them.
Grand Gulf, Oct. 6 , 1848.
J. W. CHAMPLIN.
6-ly
WILLIAM DAVIDSON & Co n
COTTON FACTORS
AND
to
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MERCHANTS,
No. 17, ST. CHARLES STREET,
INcw-Orleans.
Sept. 22,1848.
4rly
R. M. HARRISON & Co.,
COMMISSION AND FORWARDING
MERCHANTS,
No. 77, Poydras Street,
NEW ORLEANS, La.
81.ly
March 1)1,1848.
JOSEPH H. MOORE,
MERCHANT,
107 rotDRAs Street,
NEW ORLEANS.
R ESPECTFULLY tenders hgy services
to his friends and acquaintance in Clai
borne and adjoining counties, for the sale
of tbeir cotton and purchase of plantation
supplies. m : acW 1
August 25, 164ÉÙ
8 S- 6 mo.
Grand Gull* Directory.
PACKET
CONCORDIA.
A RRIVES at Grand Gulf coming up eve
ry Monday mor.Âng at 8 o'clock, and
leaves going down every Thursday morning
at 8 o'clock.
For freight or passage apply on board or
H. S. FULKERSON,
to
September 7,1848
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Brown 's Ox Wagons,
J UST received and lor sale
1 extra Ox Wagon, 2 £ inches tread,
with body.
1 dr. running gear, 2 £
September 1, 1848. H S Fulkerson.
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Ncwall's Screw«!.
J UST received from Cininnati, 2 Newell's
Screws. For sale by
Aug. 1 , 1848.
H S Fulkerson.
Buggies.
T HE undersigned can order from the man
ufactory of J. P. March, Lebanon, Ohio,
at any time, the above article, which can
be had very cheap, $160, for a very band
some Buggy and Harness delivered.
H S Fulkerson.
WAGGONS.
JUST received and tor sale on reasonable
terms, of March and Brown's make,
5 Ox Waggons, 1 with a body complete^
second hand,
3 Two Horse Waggons, with bodies,
1 Four
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ness, second hand.
All of which will be sold cheap and on
time to prompt and responsible persons.
May 1
II S FULKERSON.
R oad Ploughs, 7 large Ploughs
suitable for working roads. For sale
H S Fulkerson
by
September 7. 1848
RUSSETS.
1600
Paiis Russet Brogans, oak tan'd,
a very superior article, foi sale by
II S Fulkerson.
Sept 21
Corn mills & Shelters.
JUST received and for sale
1 Straub's Patent Corn Mill,
Corn Sheller.
The Mill is worth $140, the Sheller $25
cash.
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April 7.
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LIVERY STABLE,
GRAND GULF, MISS.
THOMAS BRIAN
ETURNS thanks to his friends and the
public generally, for the liberal share of
patronage extended to his establishment,
and begs leave respectfully to inform them
that he still holds forth in the Large and
Convenient Stable, adjoining the Steam
Boat Landing, and fronting the Planters'
House, the principal Hotel in the place.
He is, as usual, always prepared to fur
nish Horses and Carriages ofthe very best
description, and turned out from his Stable
in the proper style, to the travelling commu
nity. Also, Riding Horses for ladies or
gentlemen, gentle or spirited, as may be
fancied.
Careful men, and those who understand
their business, either as drivers or assis
tants in the Stable, are the only kind of
persons employed by him; they are ready
at all hours, night or day.
The best attention paid to horses left in
his charge.
R
Jl Daily Mail Coach.
Leaves Grand Gulf every morning for Port
Gibson, returning same day.
TERMS.
Passage to Port Gibson and back, (no extra
charge for ferriage ,)
Horse and Buggy, per day,
Saddle Horse,
Horse Feed,
Single Feed,
Horse Feed, per week,
per month,
Carriages and Horses bought and sold
The usual accommodation to Drovers,
for which he is well provided.
Extra Carriages for families, always on
hand and ready at any hour.
Orders for any particular species of hor
ses left at his stable will be promptly atten
ded to, and procured as early as possible and
on the best terms—his arrangements with
a well known trader, a resident of the up
per country, giving him peculiar facilities
Grand Gulf, Aug. 18, 1848. 1-ly
$1 50
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PHIL. BETHEA'S
LIVERY STABLE,
GRAND GULF, MISS.
1 1 HE undersigned, having dissolved part
. nership with Trussy Bethea, respectfully
informs his friends and the public generally,
that his STABLE at Grand Gulf, is now
open and in readiness for the reception of
horses, and the general services of his busi
ness. His well known establishment pre
pares him fully to serve the travelling pub
lic and other* wishing to board their horses.
A Daily Hack will leave Grand Gull
every morning for Port Gibson, to return
in the evening.
A Supply ot Saddle Horses, Buggies and
Carriages will always be in readiness—
and extra Carriages and Buggies furnished
whenever required. Any number of per
sons can be accomodated at any time. He
further pledges himself to the public that he
will not keep in his employ any but sober ,
steady drivers.
He is also prepared with substantially
enclosed lots for the accommodation of Dro
vers, and will be constantly in market either
to trade, sell or buy horses.
The following are his rates for the hire
of horses, horses and carriages and tor keep
ing horses:
Seat in Hack to or from Port Gibson, $1 00
Seat in hack to and from Port Gib
son same day,
Buggy and Horse per day,
Saddle Horse per day,
Horse feed per night,
Single feed,
Pet week,
Per month,
As he shall at all times be supplied with
careful grooms, sound and abundant proven
der, be respectfully solicits the patronage of
bis friends and Ot the public generally.—
Try him, and if he faffs to do justice, thon
he ought to be abandoned.
PHIL BETHEA.
Grand Gulf April W» 1848 - 34—ly.
1 50
2 00
1 00
50
25
3 00
10 00
Grand Golf Directory.
FRENCH Sc FUQUA,
Wholesale and Retail
GROCERS,
Froîtt Grand Gulf, Miss., keep constant
ly on hand Flour, Whiskey, Sugar, Coffee,
Bacon, Pork, Hams, Sides, Rice, Potatoes,
Oats, Salt, Mackerel, Crackers, Cheese,
Tobacco, Powder, Shot, dtc.
April 7, 1848,
or
32. ly
Bacon.
J UST received a large lot of Bacon, (hog
round,) and for sale low.
April 20, 1848. Frencii & Fuqua.
Hams.
J UST received a superior quality of Sugar
Cured Hams, and for sale low by
April 20 , 1848.
French & Fuqua.
Whiskey.
J UST received a large lot of cheap Whis
key, and for sale low.
April 20, 1848.
French & Fuqua.
Tobacco.
J UST received a large lot of Morgan's
best Premium Tobacco, and for sale
cheap. French & Fuqua.
April 20, 1849.
34
J UST received a lot of Fresh Smoked
Hams, and for sale low, by
August 24. FRENCH & FUQUA.
B
UTTER CRACKERS.—Just received
10 kegs fresh Butter Crackers, direct
from Cincinnati, and for sale low, by
August 24. FRENCH & FUQUA.
LOUR) just received 50 barrels of
the well known Magnolia Flour and
some other different brands, made out of
new wheat and for sale low by
French &. Fuqua
F
on
August 11,
ACONf, just received 6000 lbs Hams,
Shoulders and Sides, for sale low by
Aug. 11,
B
French & Fuqua
Shingles,
¥ E have on hand a large lot of 20 inch
Shingles, which we will sell low. YY f e
are also prepared to have shingles made to
order on the shortest notice.
by
French dt Fuqua.
Grand Gulf, Miss.
NEW EIBM.
H. ABY AND JOHN BURNET
have this day formod a co-partnership,
under the name and style of Aby dp Burnet.
They will keep a large and extensive as
sortment of
s
FANCr STAPLE
BUY GOODS,
Hardware, Queensware, Clothing, Hats,
Saddlery, Iron, Nails, Castings, Groceries,
Produce, &c., &c., and will sell on as good
terms as can be purchased elsewhere. P
of
or
be
of
in
ar
ticnlar attention paid to the storage, sale
and shipping of cotton—all luerchandise
consigned to their care will be promptly
forwarded.
S. H. ABY,
JOHN BURNET.
Grand Gulf, April, 10 , 1848 . 34-tf
REGULAR NEW ORLEANS AND
VICKSBURG PACKET.
GEN.WORTH.
T. V. CHARLES, Master.
¥ ILL run regular during the season, be
tween New Orleans and Vicksburg;
leaving New Orleans every Thursday at 5
o'clock, P. RL, and arrive at Grand Gulf on
Saturday morning at 8 o'clock. Returning,
will leave Vicksburg on Monday, at 12
o'clock M., and Grand Gulf, same day at
6 o'clock, P. M. 'The Gen. YY'orth will
land passengers at any point on the river
between New Orleans and Vicksburg.
For freight or passage apply on board, or to
YV. C. PARKE, Agent.
Grand Gulf August 18, 1848. 51-tf
0 ^"At present the Gen. YY'orth will ex
tend her trips to Providence, Louisiana.
on
up
50
00
00
50
25
00
Regular New Orleans and Carthage
PACKET,
00
PRINCESS, NO. 3.
SANFORD, Master.
T HE new and elegant steamer Princess,
No. 3, Sanford, Master, will run as a
regular packet, Winter and Summer, be
tween New Orleans and Carthage, La.,
leaving New Orleans every Tuesday even
ing, at 5 o'clock, and arrive at Grand Gulf
every Thursday evening, at 6 o'clock. Re
turning, will leave Carthage every Friday
morning at 6 o'clock, and Grand Gulf at 8
o'clock, A- M. Shippers of freight and
passengers may rely on the promptness of
the arrivals and departures of the Princess.
For freight or passage apply on board, or
H. S. FULKERSON, Agent.
Grand Gulf, Sept 22 , 1848.
of
He
he
,
00
of
to
4-tf
The State of Mississippi,
Superior Court Chancery September
Rules A. D. 1848.
Stephen B. Curry,
Compl't.
Deft
4126
vs.
Nathaniel Royster, ct al.
U PON opening the complainants bill and
it appearing that the defendant, Thos.
J. Jackson, is not a citizen of this State,
but resides beyond the limits thereof, so that
the ordinary process of the court cannot be
executed upon him, therefore, it is ordered
that the said defendant enter his appearance
herein on or before the first day of the next
Term of this court, to be held at the Court
room in the City of Jackson, on the first
Saturday in June next ensuing, and plead
answer or demur to the bill of complaint
aforesaid, otherwise the several allegations
thereof, be taken for confessed by him, set
for hearing ex-parte, and the matters there
of decreed accordingly.
It is further ordered that a copy of this
order be inserted in the Port Gibson Herald
once a week, for two month successively.
ROBERT HUGHES, Clerk.
By Jas. H. Hughes, Dep. Clerk.
N. G. and S. E. Nye, Solicitors.
September 29, 1
50
00
00
5-9t
50
25
Tailoring.
D j* S. ROTROCk respectfolly informs
• his friends, and the public generally,
that he has resumed the above business 'at
McComb's corner, Main street. All orders
in bis line will be promptly attended to, at
moderate charges. Thankful for part fa
vors, he respectfully asks the patronage of
his former Customer*.
Oct 29, 1847.
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00
Grand Gnlf Directory.
H. S. FULKERSON,
COTTON FACTOR,
Commißsion, Receiving
And Forwarding
Corner of China and Church streets;
(Stores formerly occupied by T. N. Muir,
and Wm. McFarlan, )
GRAND GULF,
xississirri.
H AVING leased the well known large
brick building, corner of China and
Church streets, together with the extensive
Brick Colton Shed attached to it, capable
of containing 5000 bales Cotton, lam pre.
pared to store , ship and sell Cotton for my
friends on the usual ternis; to Receive and
Forward Merchandise; to furnish Planta
tion Supplies , and attend to any orders per
taining to a strictly Commission Business.
May 1 , 1848.
36
plantation Supplies
JT for sale.
on hand aud
lOO Pieces Bagging;
100 Coils Rope;
7 Bales Twine, very superior;
10 Bales Jeans and Linsey;
200 Barrels Pork;
10 sacks Coffee,
10 Bbls. sugar.
10 Casks Clear Sides;
Shoulders;
5000 lbs Hams, plain and "Davis's;
50 Kegs Lard;
50 bb!s. Flour;
20 halt do. do.
30 Sacks Fine Salt;
Coarse
50 bbls. "Rosendale" Cement;
"Thomaston" Lime;
3 Bales 4-4 Lowell;
2 "
5
44
»I
15
44
50
44
7-8
«é
H S Fulkerson.
September 1,1843.
FURNITURE! FURNITURE!!
T HE undersigned has received his large
lot of Furniture, consisting of the fol
lowing articles:
3 Walnut Sofas; 4 Mahogany Sofas;
2 Walnut Rocking Chairs;
5 Mahogany do
2 Walnut Nurse
1 Mahogany do
2 Walnut Sewing
2 Mahogany do
1 doz elegant Mahogany Parlor Chairs;
YY'alnut
do
do
do
do
do
2 doz
2 doz Stained Maple
4 doz Grecian
2 doz French
8 doz common Windsor Chais;
8 doz v "
3 doz Arm Office
1 1 doz Cane Back Rocking
1 doz do do Nurse
Is doz Wood bottom do
2 doz Children's Table
1 doz
1 doz
1 Elegant Mahogany Bedstead;
Walnut
do do
do do
do 80
do do
44
Split bottom Chairs;
do
do
do
do
do
do Rocking do
do Small -
do
4
do
«<
Sycamore
Poplar
Single
Trundle
3 Cherry Lounges;
3 YValnut
1 doz Cribs, with Rockers;
1 doz do without do
6 Hair Mattresses;
6 do
12 do
12 Shuck
6 do
12 do
2 Mahogany Sideboards;
do
3
44
»1
do
44
do
6
44
do
12
44
do
do
for Lounges;
for GribsT;
do
do
do
single;
for Trundle Bed;
do
do
do Marble top;
do Marble top;
1
do
Bureaus;
6
do
1
2 YValnut
do
do
do Marble top;
1 Elegant Mahogany Hat Rack;
Walnut
1 Mahogany Book Case and Desk;
1 Walnut do
1 Mahogany Wardrobe;
1 \\ r alnut
4 Poplar
6 Mahogany enclosed Wash Stands;
1 Marble top
3 YY r alnut
2 doz common
1 pr Mahogany Ottomans;
1 pr Walnut
1 YY r alnut Extension Tablé;
1- pr Mahogany end Dining Tables;
1 pr YValnut
8 Cherry
3 Walnut
6 Cherry Breakfast
6 Walnut do
3 Mahogany Centre do
Marble top do do
do do
Card do
do do
1
do
1
44
du
do
do
do
ti
do
tt
do
du
do do
do do
do do
44
do
do
1
44
2 YValnut
1 pr Mahogany
1 pr Walnut
2 Fancy Mahogany Work Stands;
Walnut do do
6 Leaf Cherry & Walnut do
1 doz common do do
1 doz Wire Safes;
400 lbs Feathers in bags of 10 to 30 lbs.
This Furniture is all Cincinnati made,
and acknowledged by judges to be better
by from 25 to 33 per ct. than the Boston
Furniture, which is sold in New Orleans.
A constant supply w'ill be on hand, under
the management of Mr. N. Howard, who is
experienced in the business, and pure ha s
may rely upon good articles at a fair
price, by calling at "Furniture Rooms, up
stairs," over my store.
H. S. FULKERSON.
Grand Gulf, Sept 15,1848.
1
44
era
DAVIS'S CELEBRATED FAMILY
HAMS.
UST received 3000 lbs. of the abovo
named Hams.
Sugar c&red and no
June 27, 1648.
J
The genuine outside
iftw&kc*
H 8 Fulkerson.
IVbotJPs JYew
J UST received, gi
since,
15 Barrels,
20 half "
September 1 ,1848.
Flour.
only one week
Il S Fulkerson
T apiee Sugar, 1 hhd. of this almost
Jj white Sugar, in any quantity to suit
purchasers, for sale by HS Fulkerson
September?, 1848
J U 8 T received and
ment, 15 hhds. Su
for sale on consign
ugar.
H. S.
Fulkerson.
» ROWN JEANS, 3 Bales, a new and
superior article, just received and for
H S Fulkerson,
August 23, 1848.