The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., November 10, 1848, Image 2

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T hc Ci-aibornk' County, s.s. $
s' ouït Court of said county at Oc -
in À or, the twelfth
Term* to vit on the 14(A day iff
Wooer, 1^48.
Alfred Ingraham <fe
Geo. Rofld,
b
Term
Über
the
Jeyoj
1
V-.
S3
G. McIntyre,
Thomas ,
William R- McIntyre
William R. '\ IKl
bis wife, ct. al., heirs
kt law of Peter Mein
re deceased. J
/-\V onening the matters of the bill it ap
A N 1 in t u the satisfaction of the Court
* proof made that William R. McIntyre,
• " f the defendants herein, is not a resi
friche State of Mississippi, but resides
(,e!1 j * the limits thereof. It is therefore
b ^°" j t hat publication bo made for the
0 of two months, in the "Port Gibson
Î& and Correspondent," a public; ns»,.
nr published in the County of Claiborne,
r h P t un'ess said William R. McIntyre, be
''j personally appear
J, J 0 f Claiborne county, at a lerm
l,)f to be holden on the first Monday of
April next, and plead answer or demur to
complainants bill, the same and all the alle
gâtions therein will be taken as confessed
agains"
before the Circuit
«t him.
A true copy from the minutes
of said Court.—Given under
my hand and seal of office this
d>y of October, A. D.
dan. McDougall,
Clerk.
11—6t
1^48.
November 10, 1843.
RUNAWAY IN JAIL.
AS committed to the Jail
of Claiborne county, on
the 6:h inst., by W. R. Keyes,
'jfjjar" Esq., as a runaway, a negro
KiX man who cails his name
W
DANIEL,
and says he belongs to Ed
rJ Blanche, of Natchitoches, La , and
I that lu* ranaway about the 1st of Sept.
Said negro is very black, has a s« ar on
[ the left corner of his mouth and also on
I his forehead, between the eye-brows, and
j has long plaited hair; he is about 37 years
old and 5 feet 84 inches high. Jle had on
when committed white linsey pants and
coarse cotton shirt.
The owner of the above described
wa
of
negro
I man is hereby notified to come forward
I find comply with the law in such cases
I made.and provided, or he will be dealt with
f accordingly.
R M MOORE,
Sheriff and Jailor c c.
11 -tf
Xov 10, 1843.
.VO Tic II.
I WILL advance on good Cotton cents
a pound, to be shipped to my friends in
! New Orleans, and to be sold within 90 days.
W. O'KELLY.
10-tf
In
In
Xov 3, 1849.
Cheap Clothin
O',
»
I
IIA \ E just received a lot of good and
fashionable Clothing, which 1 will sell
very low for cash.
Nov 3, 1848.
W. O'KELLY.
10-tf
of
to
be
LOST.
WHOEVER has the 7th Vo/, ot Scott's
M Works, belonging to the subscriber,
will confer a favor by returning it.
F. WALTON TODD.
10-tf
Xov 3, 1843
I Dis^ItiUvn.
T HE firm of French & Fuqua, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. The
I business will be conducted by the subscri
I her, who respectfully solicits a continuance
1 ofthe patronage heretofore received by the
I firm.
Q. A. FRENCH.
10-tf
(»rand Gulf, Nov 1, 1818.
NOTICE.
LI. those indebted to the late firm of
French <fe Fuqua, are requested to close
I their accounts immediately, as it is nccessa
p ry that the books ofthe firm should be set
I tied up as soon as possible.
P
of
A.
FRENCH & FUQUA.
Grand Gulf, Nov 1, 1848.
10-tf
JUST RECEIVED
AT THE
BILLIARD LXCIMAJS'GL,
Gn
to
two
the
ing
his
ded,
wife
ted
the
heirs
A LOT OF SUPERIOR LIQUORS, VIZ:
o.'s Brandy,
O IARI), Duptiy <fe C
I'inet CastiJlon
Pellevoisin
A Seign rette
Peach
Holland Gin;
Old \\ hiskey; Rectified Whiskey;
Madeira, Sherry, Fort and Claret W
Cordials, Syrups, &c, <fec,
I lor sale by the barrel, gallon, bottle and oth
I envise. Also, a lot of
IJav ana ( igars;
Fiesh Lobsters;
I Sardines;
I Give us a cail.
I J^° v 3,1843
j jlRESER\ ED SALMON, in tin cases;
" Lobsters,
Sardines; English Dairy Cheese; for sale
Yoe «fe Stewart,
44
44
44
44
Jamaica Rum;
mes;
Tobacco;
Salmon;
Lemons, &c.
of
six
quired
at
l0-8t
J
li
by
Rodney, Nov 1,1848
10
R I îsSE I BROGANS, Negro Blankets,
Linseys and Jeans, for sale by
Aoe «fe. Stewart,
Rodney, Nov 4; 1848
10
1 ( If) ^ arre ^ 8 M ess Pork,just received and
J Jv/for3ale by Yoe <fe Stewart,
Rodney, Nov 1, 1349
Hooks and Stationery.
inn ^EAMS Writing Paper;
XvVJ 50 Gross Steel Pens,assorted;
200 Inkstands, assorted Patterns;
200 Blank Books, assorted Sizes;
300 Copy Books; 1000 Quills;
30 Reams Wrapping Paper;
25 Reams Note Paper, assorted;
5000 Envelops, assorted Patterns;
baling Wax; Motto Wafers; Rulers;
c * For sale very low by
10
W
day,
Gult
turning,
at 9
passed
« A J McGILL, Druggigt.
October 27 , 1848 .
M.
5000 k?®* White Lead Ground i
5 bbls. Linseed Oil;
5 bbls. Sp'ts. Turpentine;
• m 100 bbls. Chrom. Dry and Ground
1 • or sale at cost for cash only by
A. J. McGILL, Druggist.
^October 27,1848.
in
to
T
Bayou
Mrs.
being
Alpine.
-
( Nothing,
U' Hats,
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Boots,
Sh<M)3.
Just received and for 6ale by
September 29,1848.
W. O'KELLY.
5—tl
r
GRAND LODGE
riass No. 35 Draws 25th Nov., 1848.
rno be drawn as above, at the Mansion
.L House Bar-room, Natchez.
Whole Tickets
Halves,
Quarters,
$5 00
2 50
1 25
SCHEME.
20.000 is
10.000 is
5.000 is
1.000 is
500 is
100 is
60 is
50 is
30 i B
20 is
15 is
12 is
1 Prize of
$20,000
1
do.
10,000
6,000
6,000
10,000
6,000
6.000
3.150
1,890
1,260
1
do.
5
do.
20
do.
60
do.
100
do.
63
do.
63
d \
63
do.
63
do.
045
126
do.
1,612
37,800
117,180
3.780
23,436
do.
10
is
do.
5 is
27,814 Prizes amounting to
$225,737
The Package System.
I ackages of 25 Tickets are so arranged
ns to contain all the numbers in the Lot
75 numbers are put into the Wheel
and 12 of them drawn out—and 25 Tickets
with three numbers on each make the 75
numbers from 1 to 75 inclusive. Conse
quently, when 12 of them are drawn from
the M heel, the package so arranged must
have the twelve numbers on them: therefore,
the least they can draw will be 12 prizes
of $5,00 each.
In the above scheme a Pack ge of 25
whole tickets can be had for $125, and
guarantee them to draw half the purchase
money, less the usual deduction of 15
cent. Packages of Halves and Quarters in
the same proportion.
rietv of combinations by applyiug at the
Managers' office. (£rAll orders by mail
or otherwise, enclosing the cash, will meet
with prompt attention if'directed to
W. R. KEYES, Agent.
Grand Gulf, Oct. 27, 1848.
tery.
we
by
per
To be had in a va
8-2t
ri dmi nisi rotorsJYoticc.
TYTOTICE is hereby given, that at the Oc
±\ tober Term, A. D. 1848. ofthe Hono
rable Probate Court of Claiborne County,
the undersigned was appointed administra
tor de bonis non, cum testament«) annexo,
of the estate of Peter Hickman, deceased.
All persons having claims against said
estât«' are therefore hereby required to pre
sent them, duly probated, to the undersign
ed, within the time prescribed by law, or
they will be forever barred.
ALFRED CLARK,
Adm'r. de bonis non, «fee., of estate of
Peter Hickman, deceased.
10 Gt
Nov 3, 184^.
INSOLVENT NOTICE.
The State of Mississippi, l
County of Claiborne, s.s. $
In the Prob >le Court of said County, Octo
ber Term, A. I). 1349.
In the matter of the estate of
Andrew W. P. Parker,dec.,
reported Insolvent.
the
A LL persons interested in the estate of
Andrew W. P. Parker, deceased, are
hereby cited to be and appear before the
Probate Court in and for the County and
State afor esaid, at the. Court House of said
County, on the fourth Monday the 27th day
of November. A. I) 1849, then and there
to show cause, if any they can, why the re
p>rt of the Clerk of said Court, acting as
Commissioner of Insolvency, ofthe claims
against the said estate filed with him,
presented at said October Term, should not
be allowed, and a final decree mad» thereon.
WITNESS Hon. William
M. Randolph, Judge of the
Probate Court of ( laiborne
county, the fourth Monday of
October, A. D. 1848.
Issued 1st November, A. D 1849.
FRED. J. POOR, Clerk.
10-4t
T
as
November 3, 1848.
set
•Administratrix ' Sale.
P URSUANT to an order of the Probate
Court of the County of Claiborne, State
of Mississippi, made at the October Term,
A. D. 1948, thereof, the undersigned, Ad
ministratrix of the estate of Benjamin F.
West, deceased, will sell, at
Public Auctfoaa,
Gn Holiday, the I Ith day of
December next,
to the highest bidder, on a credit of one and
two years from day of sale, on the premises,
between the hours by law prescribed, the
following lands, to wit: A tract in said
county, seven miles from Grand Gulf, on
the r«»ad therefrom to Willow Springs, be
ing the same tract on which, at the time of
his death, the late Benjamin F. West resi
ded, and which was by James Crane and
wife conveyed to said deceased by deed da
ted March 5th, 1830, bounded by lands of
the late Eden Brashears, Mary Bullock, the
heirs of Voluntine and others. Said tract
contains about
509 Acres.
Also—at the same time and place I will
sell a large stock of
Cattle, Hogs and Sheep;
of the best English blood, on a credit of
six months.
The purchaser or purchasers will be re
quired to give bond with approved security,
payable as above limited, for the sums bid
at said sale.
G ABRIELLA J. WEST,
Admr'x ofB. F. West, deceased.
Nov 3, 1848.
10-ts
Regular New Orleans and Vicksburg
PACKET,
HARD TIMES,
T. WILSON, Master.
W ILL run regular during the season,
leaving New Orleans every Wednes
day, at 5 o'clock, P. M., arrive at Grand
Gult every Friday at 6 o'clock, A. M. Re
turning, will leave Vicksburg on Sundays,
at 9 o'clock, A.M. and Grand Gulf at 3 P.
For freight or passage, having unsur
passed accommodations, apply on board, or
GEO. M. HIBNER, Agent,
Wharf-boat, Grand Gulf.
9-tf
M.
to
Oct 27, 1848.
PLANTATION F0H SALK
T HE undersigned is authorised to sell,
on reasonable terms, the 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 begiven.
H. S. FULKEBSON.
- Grand Gulf, Oct. 13, 1848.
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7-tf
r
H0MŒ0PATHY.
D R ADAMS having located, himself at
• Port Gibson, would respectfully give
notice 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
éducation in the old school of medicine, and
over ten years practice according to its
principles; and morq recently, having stu.
died the new or Homoeopathic method, and
practiced it with most satisfactory
for seven jears; he feels warranted in assu
ring all who may wish to test the superior
claims ofthe 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
Hall.
Reference.— J. B. Thrasher, Esq., Port
Gibson, Dr. W. J. Gibson, Clifton, Hon.
W. L. Sharkey, Gen. Bradford, H. L.
French and S. P. 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
success
means.
on
NOTICE.
A SPECIAL meeting of the Board of Po
lice of Claiborne county will be held or
the 4th Monday of October next, at which
time a distribution of the general school
fund will be made agreeably to the 7th
tion approved March 4th, 1848, as follows:
Sec 7. Be it further enacted, That the
Boards of 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 county,
ratable according to the deficiencies of the
sixteenth section funds and the number of
children tu 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
same way and manner as is now provided
by law for the distribution of the sixteenth
section funds.
sec
Citizens of the following townships
requested to elect Trustees, to whom the
Treasurer is ready to hand over such ef
fects Qsirlong to them.
Township, 11, range 4, east; Township,
12, range 5, east; Township, 11, range 5,
east; Township, 13, range 2, east; Town
ship, 10, range 4, east; Township, 14,
range 5, east.
By orderoflhe Board.
are
F. J. POOR, Clerk.
September 25, 1848.
6—4t
POSTPONEMENT.
The above distribution is postponed until
the 1st Monday of December..
GEO. HENDERSON,
President Board.
Oct. 27, 1848.
9-31
of
NEW GOODS.
T HE subscriber has just received from
Philadelphia and New York, a general
assortment of
STAPLE AND FANCY
9
Consisting in part of the following:
Printed Cashmeres; Mous. deXaine; Black
Alpaccas; Black Silk; Tartan Plaid;
French Prints; American Prints; liera
Stiched and Bordered Linen Cam
bric Handkerchiefs; Ladies' Kid
Gloves; Hosiery; Bonnet Rib
bons; Jaconet Edging and
Inserting; Thread Lace;
Silk Fringes; French
Coll ars; Woolen
Shawls; Plaid
Linsey; Kentuc
k y Jeans;
Satt inets;
Irish Linen; Huck 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,
Beaver/loth Coats, Blk Cassimere Pants,
Drab Sack do Fancy
T weed
Blue Blanket do
Drab
do
44
do
Sattinct do
Black Satin Vests,
Cashmere do
do
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— ALSO —
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
Hats, Hoots & Shoes;
HARDWARE;
Crockery; Heavy Mack. Blankets; Russet
Brogans; Collins' Axes; Nails, «fee.
TEAS.
Black, Imperial and Gun Powder Tea, of
the best quality.
r My friends and the public arc solicited
to call and examine goods and prices.
J. FOSTER.
T
ral
on
8-tf
Oct 20,1848.
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, Moles, Cattle. Hogs, Sheep,
Com, Fodder, Oats and
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 are improved, and most
of it in cultivation. It may be divided into
two or more tracts, by the purchasers.—
Those wishing to buy are invited to view
the land, which will be shown by Mr. A.
Bobbit, residing thereon. The negroes are
not yet on the place. If not sold at private
sale, the whole will be offered to the high
est bidder, on the 1st of December.
RICH'D T ARCHER.
I will also sell the undivided half interest
in the tract of land on
HONEY ISLAND,
just above Tchula, containing about
1930 Acres,
of which 450 are improved.
Terras, one third cash, the balance in
one and two years, with interest, payable
annually, to be satisfactorily secured.
'RICH'D T ARCHER.
44 It
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of
Sept 22,1848.
Hodney Directory, &c.
NOTICE.
at
give
coun
both
princi
and
its
stu.
and
assu
he
ad.
of
have
the
Port
Hon.
L.
New
T HE subscribers have this day formed
Co-Partnership, under the name and
firm of Yob & Stewart, fer the purpose of
transacting a
a
PRODUCE AND
Commission Business ,
in tho same Btore formerly occupied by John
A. Watkins. They will furnish
Pork,
Bacon,
Lard, etc , etc., etc.,
on the most moderate terms, either for
Cash or Drafts on New Orleans pay.
able in the Fall. They will keep constant,
ly on hand a complete assortment of
Family Groceries,
Linseys,
Jeans,
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. W&vkins a continuation of
their favors, and beg to assure those who
may patronize them, that they will endca.
vor to give satisfaction.
on
EDWARD H. YOE,
JAMES STEWART.
7?odney, August 1, 1848.
Toe Stewart ,
¥ 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.
49-tf
Po
or
the
in
the
the
of
the
the
51—tf
KNAPP Sc CHANDLER,
sec
Dental Surgeons ,
N 4TriIP7 lYTlfiC
R. CHANDLER will return to Port
Gibson during the summer. All ope
rations in Dental Surgery performed
cording to the latest scientific improve
rnents in the art, and warranted durable
for life.
Persons whose means are limited will
he accommodated at prices in accordance
thereto.
Dr. C. will wait upon persons at their
residence, if desired.
Requests may be left with A. J. McGill,
Druggist.
Port Gibson, Jan. 15, 1848.
D
ac
the
ef
5,
14,
are
20-tf
For the satisfaction of those who are unac
quainted, the following extracts may not be
deemed inappropriate
at
From the Southern Watch Tower.
I.UOK TO YOUR TEETH.
We would call the attention of the citizens
of Rodney to the card of Dr. Chandler. We
would recommend Dr. C. as one of the most
competent and expeditious operator- with whom
wc have ever been acquainted,and hope he will
receive the liberal share of patronage which his
gentlemanly deportment and skillful capacity
so justly mérit
Extract from a letter from Dr Fox.
Dr. Jamrs 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 practica of his profes
sion— being a Dental Surgeon. * « * Asa
skillful operator, I deem him unsurpassed—and
for case to his patients during operations, I cao
safely say that he is unsurpassable. He has
operated on my teeth and given ine a degree of
satisfaction heretofore unfelt—having been sev
eral times previously in the hands of members
ot his profession.
Yours with the greatest respect,
BEN J. F. FOX.
Extract from alt tier from Dr Benbrook to Gen.
Charles Clark.
Natchez, July 3, 1816.
lirar Sir —* » * * Dr. (y j s ,,f the firm
Knapp, Westcott & Chandler, and when 1 say
to you that he is a superior Denial Surgeon I
mean what Isay, and I have had an opportuniy
of seeing a gr<-at amount of his work here as
well as some on my own teelli, and those of my
wife, you may recommend him to your numer
ous acquaintances without the least fear of dis
appointment.
Your friend and obedient servant,
D. G. DEN CROOK.
Extract from a letter from Dr McPhceters to
Dr. John II. Duncan.
for
ses
ded
on
a
per
Natchez, July 3, 1846.
Dear Doctor :—Permit me to introduce to y^ur
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.
11. McPHEETERS.
«EORGE CONNELLY,
COTTON FACTOR,
AND
'iTirwt
MERCHANT,
No. 46, Camp Street,
NEW ORLEANS.
Oct. 13, 1848.
7-iy
«. L. & A. VAN BfiBRER,
COTTON FACTORS AND .
GENERAL COM MISS ION
JL
MERCHANTS,
that
open
lic
in
and
sons
will
vers,
to
of
ing
Seat
Seat
Saddle
Horse
Single
Per
Per
careful
der,
his
Try
he
No. 88, Common Street,
NEW ORLEANS.
T HE undersigned, Agent for Messrs. G.
L. <fc A. Van Bibber, will attend to any
business for them here, and will make libe
ral advances in Cash or Plantation Supplies
on Cotton stored with .him for shipment to
them.
Grand Gulf Oct. 6, 1848.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON & Go
COTTON FACTORS
AND
J. W. CHAMPLIN.
6-ly
• »
• msr
MERCHANTS,
No. 17, ST. CHARLES STREET,
rVew-Orleans.
Sept. 22,1848.
4-1 y
R. n. HARRISON & Co.,
COMMISSION ANDJPOR WA RDING
MERCHANTS,
No. 77, Poydbas Street, -
NEW ORLEANS, La.
31. ly
March 31,1848.
JOSEPH H. MOORE,
isr
MERCHANT,
107 PoyURA8 Street,
NEW ORLEANS.
R ESPECTFULLY tenders his services
to his friends and acquaintance in Clai
borne and adjoining counties, for the sale
of their cotton and purchase of plantation
supplies.
August 25, 1848.
53-6mo.
Grand (»«ill* Directory.
PACKET
CONCORDIA
A RRIVES at Grand Gulf coming upeve
ry Monday mor.ing at 8 o'clock, and
leaves going down every Thursday morning
at 8 o'clock.
For freight or passage apply on hoard or
H. S. FULKERSON,
to
September 7,1848
1-tf
Rroicn'k Ox Wagons.
J UST received and tor sale
1 extra Ox Wagon, 2$ inches tread,
with body.
1 dc. running gear, 2 J
September 1, 1848. H S Fulkerson.
M
u
Ne wall'*» Screws.
J UST received from Cininnati, 2 Newell
Screws. For sale hy
Aug. 1, 1848.
's
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 hand
some Buggy and Harness delivered.
H S Fulkerson.
WAGGONS.
J UST received and for sale on reasonable
terms, of March and Brown's make,
5 Ox Waggons, 1 with a body complete^
1 " " second hand,
3 Two Horse Waggons, with bodies,
1 Four
<(
and 3 setts har
ness, second hand.
All of which will be sold cheap and
time to prompt and responsible persons.
May 1
on
. H S FULKERSON.
R oad Ploughs, 7 large Ploughs
suitable for working roads. For sale
by ÏI S Fulkerson
September 7. 1849
RUSSETS.
1000
Paiis Küsset Brogans, oak tan'd,
a very superior article, foi sale by
H S Fulkerson.
Sept 21
torn Mills & Shelters.
J UST received and for sale
1 Straub's Patent Corn Mill,
Corn Sheller.
The Mill is worth $140, the Sheller $25
Il S Fulkerson.
1
II
cash.
April 7.
33
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 lie 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.
We is, as usual, always prepared to fur
nish Horses and Carriages ofthe very best
description, and turned out from his Stable
iu the proper style, to the travelliug commu
nity. Also, Riding Horses lor ladies or
gentlemen, gentle or spirited, as may be
fancied.
Careful men, and those who understand
their business, either a3 drivers or assis
tants in the Stable, arc the only kind of
persons employed hy him; they are ready
at all hours, night or day.
The best attention paid to horses left in
his charge.
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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 s»>ld.
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 liest 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 50
2 00
1 00
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50
25
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10 00
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PH ID. BETHEA'S
LIVERY STABLE.
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GRAND 0(1 LE, MISS.
milE undersigned, having dissolved part
JL nership with Trussy Bethea, respectfully
informs his friends and the public generally,
that his STABLE at Grand Gulft 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 others wishing to board their horses.
A Daily Hack will leave Grand Gulf
every morning for Port Gibson, to return
in the evening.
A Supply of 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 for 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,
Per week,
Per month,
As he shall at all times be supplied with
careful grooms, sound and abundant proven
der, he respectfully solicits the patronage of
his friends and ot the public generally.—
Try him, and. if he fails to do justice, then
he ought to be abandoned.
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1 50
2 00
1 00
50
25
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3 00
10 00
PHIL BETHEA.
Grand Gulf April 21, 1848 - 34-— ly.
Grand Gulf Directory.
I KENtH Sc FUQUA,
Wholesale and Retail
GROCERS,
Front st., 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
3'2.1y
Bacon. P
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 «k Fuqua.
Whiskey.
J UST received a large lot of cheap Whis
key, and for sale low.
April 20, 1848.
's
French <fe Fuqua.
Tobacco.
J UST received a large lot of Morgan's
best Premium Tobacco, and for sale
cheap.
April 20, 1848.
French & Fuqua
34
JUST received a lot of Fresh Smoked
Hams, and for sale low, by
August 24. FRENCH & FUQUA.
UTTER CRACKERS.—Just received
10 kegs fresh Butter Crackers, direct
from Cincinnati, and for sale low, by
August 24. FRENCH 6t FUQUA.
B
F 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
August 11,
French &. Fuqua
B ACON, just received 6000 lbs Hams,
Shoulders and Sides, for sale low by
Aug. 11,
French «Sc Fuqua
Shingles.
¥ E have on hand a large lot of 20 inch
Shingles, which we will sell low. We
are also prepared to have shingles made to
order on the shortest notice.
French & Fuqua.
Grand Gulf, Miss.
NEW FIRM.
s
H. ABY AND JOHN BURNET
have this day formod a co-partnership,
under the name and style of Aby 4• Burnet.
They will keep a large and extensive
sortment of
as
FANCY STAPLE
DRY GOODS
*
Hardware, Queensware, Clothing, Hats,
Saddlery, Iron, Nails, Castings, Groceries,
Produce, «fee., &c., and will sell on as good
terms as can be purchased elsewhere. Par
ticular attention paid to the storage, sale
and shipping of cotton—all. merchandise
consigned to their care will be promptly
forwarded. ' S. II. ABY,
JOHN BURNET.
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Grand Gulf, April, 10, 1848.
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REGULAR NEW ORLEANS AND
VICKSBURG PACKET.
GEN. WORTH.
T. C. CHARLES, Master.
W ILL run regular during the season, be
tween New Orleans and Vicksburg;
leaving New Orleans every Thursday at 5
o'clock, P. M., 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? Worth will
land passengers at any point on the river
between New Orleans and Vicksburg.
For freight or passage apply on board, or to
W. C. PARKE, Agent.
Grand Gulf August 18, 1848. 51—tf
03r-At present the Gen. Worth will ex
tend her trips to Providence, Louisiana.
Regular New Orleans and Carthage
PACKET
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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, 1849.
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The State of Mississippi.
Superior Court Chancery September
Rules A. D. 1848.
Stephen B. Curry,
Compl'f.
Deft.
4126
vs.
Nathaniel Royster, et 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 bis appearance
herein on or before the first day ofthe 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 fuither 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, 1848.
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Tailoring.
D S* ROTROCK respectfully informs
• his friends, and the public generally,
that he has resumed the above business 'at
McComb's corner, Main street. All orders
in his line will be promptly attended to, Kt
moderate charges. Thankful for pa«t fa
vors, he respectfully asks the patronage of
hi$ former customers.
Out 20, 1847.
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Grand Gulf Directory,
fl. S. FULKERSON,
Coffee,
COTTON FACTOR,
Commission , Receiving
And Forwarding
Corner of China and Church streets;
(Stores formerly occupied hy T. N. Muir,
and Wm. McFarlan, )
GRAND GULF, ,
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MISSISSIPPI.
H AVING leased the well known large
brick building, corner of China and
Church streets, together with the extensive
Brick Cotton Shed attached to it, capable
of containing 5000 bales Cotton , I am pre.
pared to store, ship and sell Cotton for my
friends on the usual terms; to Receive and
Forward Merchandise; to furnish Planta -
lion Supplies , and attend to any orders per
taining to a strictly Commission Business.
May 1, 1848. 36
Sugar
Whis
plantation Supplies
X for sale.
on hand and
sale
100 Pieces Bagging;
100 Coils Rope;
7 Bales Twine, very superior;
10 Bales Jeans and Linsey;
200 Barrels Pork;
10 sacks Coflee,
10 Bbls. sugar.
10 Casks Clear Sides;
Shoulders;
5000 lbs Hams, plain and "Davis's;
50 Kegs Lard;
50 bbls. Flour;
20 half do. do.
30 Sacks Fine Salt;
Coarse
50 bbls. "Rosendale" Cement;
"Thomaston" Lime;
3 Bales 4-4 Lowell;
2 "
direct
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H S Fulkerson.
September 1,1848.
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 do
1 doz elegant Mahogany Parlor Chairs;
2 doz
inch
We
to
do
do
do
do
Walnut
2 doz Stained Maple
4 doz Grecian
2 doz French
8 doz common Windsor Chais;
Split bottom Chairs;
do do
do do
do do
do do
as
8 doz " i
3 doz Arm Office
H doz Cane Back Rocking
1 doz do do Nurse
H doz Wood bottom do
2 doz Children's Table
1 doz
1 doz
1 Elegant Mahogany Bedstead;
4 " Walnut do
Sycamore
Poplar
Single
Trundle
3 Cherry Lounges;
3 Walnut
1 doz Cribs, with Rockers;
1 doz do without do
G Hair Mattresses;
6 do
12 do
12 Shuck
6 do
12 do
2 Mahogany Sideboards;
do
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do
do
do
do
do Rocking
do Small
do
do
3
do
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24
do
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12
do
do
do
for Lounges;
for Oribs;
do
5
do
do
single;
fry Trundle Bed;
do
do
1
do Marble top;
do Marblo top;
do
Bureaus;
G
do
1
2 Walnut
1 do do Marble top;
1 Elegant Mahogany Hat Rack;
W'alnut
1 Mahogany Book Case and Desk;
1 Walnut
1 Mahogany Wardrobe:
1 Walnut
4 Poplar
6 Mahogany enclosed Wash Stands;
1 Marble top
3 Walnut
do
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do
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do
do
do
do
do
do
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2 doz common
do
1 pr Mahogany Ottomans;
1 pr Walnut
1 Walnut Extension Table;
1 pr Mahogany end Dining Tables;
1 pr Walnut
8 Cherry
3 Walnut
6 Cherry Breakfast
6 Walnut
3 Mahogany
do
do do
do do
do do
44
do
do
do
Centre do
Marble top do do
do do
Card do
do do
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2 Walnut
1 pr Mahogany
1 pr Walnut
2 Fancy Mahogany Work Stands;
1 " Walnut do do
6 Leaf Cherry & Walnut ftg
1 doz common
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 will be on hand, under
the management of Mr. N. Howard, who is
experienced in the business, and purchas
may rely upon good articles at a fair
?, by calling at "Furniture Rooms, up
do do
ers
price, by
stairs,
If
over my store.
H. S. FULKERSON.
Grand Gulf, Sept 15,1848.
DAVIS'S CELEBRATED FAMILY
HAMS.
J UST received 3000 lbs. of the above
named Hams. The genuine outside
Sugar cured and no mistake.
June 27, 1S48.
H S Fulkerson.
Wjod'8 jyew Orleans Floor.
J UST received, ground only
since,
15 Barrels,
20 half
September 1,1848.
T apicc Sogar, 1 hhd. of this almost
±J white Sogar, in any quantity to suit
purchasers, for sale by H S Fulkerson
September 7, 1848
one week
Il S Fulkerson
u
Sugar.
J UST received and for sale oit consign,
ment, 15 hbds. Sugar.
H. 8,
Fulkerson.
B ROWN JEANS, 3 Bales, a new and
superior article, just received and for
H S Fulkerson.
sale by
August 28* 1848, ■