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COAL OIL AND LAMPS.
Perfection of Light"
CO.Sfj-OSIj .2,VE9 PS
INFINITELY THE BEST
AND
CHEAPEST EIGHT KXOWX 1
Half Cite Go t of CG'r, or
Sperm-Oil ?
FOUP. TIMES CHEAPER THAN STAR
CANDLES!
rpHE DECIDED SUPERIORITY OF
i. COAL-OIL over all other illuminating
agents being a well established fact, theques
liou arises, where is the best place to buy a
COAL-OIL LAMP l
We answer: Wheie the best assortment isto
be found, and the lowest prices
asked. The
Lamp and Oil Emscriun,
NO. 40 JEFFERSON STREET,
Being the only establishment in this city (hav
ing any stock of Lamps and Lamp-stock worth
naming) exclusively in the Lamp and Oil
trade, offers at much lower prices and infinite
ly better variety of Lamps than any other
house can. Also on hand, a supply of all the
Lest
COAL AND CARBON-OILS, LARD-OIL
AND PARAFFINE CANDLES.
The,latter is made from Coal Paraffine, the nr.
siduh of Coal-Oil. We likewise continue to
seil our well known.
FAMILY SOAPS!
including oar universally approved SOFT
SOAP, which we furnish at five dollars per
barrel containing about 400 pounds, all of
OUR OWN MANUFACTURE IN MEM
PHIS.
We possess, also, the exclusive right to make
and vend, in this city.
GREENOUGII’SNON EXPLOSIVE BURN
ING FLUID.
The character of which is well established
for usefulness and utility. Any one, there
fore, who offers to furnish this Fluid, unless
obtained originally at our store, does so with
out authority or privilege from us or Prof.
Greenough, and consequently in violation of
our rights, or else they practice an imposition
upon the public, who should therefore be on
th 'ir guard. We have a good stock of FLUI D
LAMPS, and everything pertaining to the
Lamp and Oil trade, for sale, wholesale and
retail, at the lowest prices, at
NO. 40 JEFFERSON STEET.
We request our friends and the public gen
era'.ly to call on us before purchasing else
where.
J. P. PRESCOTT & CO.
Lamp and Oil Emporium, No. 40 Jefferson
street, Memphis.
_March 20, 1801.
IMPftOI I1D PROPERTY OX HUE
XA VISTA STREET I OR SAL.E.
THE East half of LOT No 6, Block 25, on
Buena Vista street, in Des Arc, is offered for
sale on reasonable terms. The building was
formerly occupied by J. W. Wallace, as a
Family Grocery. The location is one of the
best in town. For terms, <Sc., apply to
jan 18—tfj J. 0. MORRILL.
NEW AND IMPORTANT!! j
$40 MOORE'S $40
Made expressly for
F MTT,Y & PL A N T A T ION USI3.
MAKING ill a superior rnannerthe “Double
Lock Stitch.” the strongest, most elastic
and durable made by any machine. The best
judges pronounce the Moore’s Patent to be the
most simple, practicable and durable Machine
now before the public, and the most desirable
for Family use; being reliable and accurate on
all kinds of goods; using from two ordinary
spools without rewinding, and size and kind
of thread from No, 8 to 200, and sewing with
equal facility the thickest and thinnest goods
used in families, together with a variety of
beautiful Embroidery work, and sold at about
half the price asked for machines of less prac
tical value.
The proprietor offers the Moore’s Machine*
with the improvements, at $40 or $45 when
sold at a distance by Agents ; and invites all
persons, ladies especially, to examine it thor
oughly, and satisfy themselves of its real
merit.
Opiniocsof Ifn" Pressa^d Public.
Moore’s Patent Sewing Machine.—There
has been one in our family for the last month
or more. It gives complete satisfaction, and
is liked better the longer it is tried—it is sim
ple and easily worked, and does not seem lia
ble to get out of order.—[Texas Christian Ad
vocate.
Moore’s Sewing Machine.—This Machine
is one among the he^t, and is reliable and ac
curate on all descriptions of work.—[Daily
Gazette, Dayton, O.
Moore’s Patent; the very best in existence.
Every family should have one.—[Evansville
(Ind.) Enquirer.
Moore’s Sewing Machine.—We have one in
our family, and our better half is very much
pleased with it, not that it is r rally better than
Grovers & Baker’s, but it is simple and cheap
er than they are. It make* as beautiful and
substantial a stitch as any of them, and will be
used by the masses of the people.—[Memphis
Chri'tian Advocate.
/ it r» n i i n n \ . _
^ T 1 UIIl l/. i UU1I1|U"1 j l. . V,-. J- t-* m rv
Sir:—L am well pleased with my machine. 1
tliink I can say, with all truth, it is as good as
any of the machines that are now selling for
$100. Fora family machine 1 think it the
very thing.
To whom it may Concern : — I have thor
oughly examined the machine known as
Moore’s S' wing Machine, and candidly assert
that I consider it the best cheap machine I
ever saw, and in fact, the only really practical
u:te. ! believe it to lie all that is claimed for
j,—sini'-le, trorg and durable, and fora fam
ily n iqual, if not better thin any
char S wing Machine in market, regardless
of price.—[H. H- Smith. Vice President of
the Ohio Mechanic’s Institute.
F. W. Martin, Attorney at Law, Pino Bluff,
Ark., writes: 1 think it the host machine I
have ever seen, which is, i believe, the con
viction of all who have witnessed its operation.
Rev. A. R. Winfied, writing from Camden,
Aik., .-ays. with reference to a number of ma
chines sent to that place: "The machines arc
doing splendidly.”
(From P.. 8. Jones, firm of Jones, Brown &
Co.. Memphis: ‘T have used Moore’s Sewing
Machine in my family about six months, and
:t gives entire satisfaction. It is simple and
jasilv managed, and does equally well all kinds
jf family work.
The above notices are only a few of the
many which might be given, but these are
leewed sufficient to satisfy all reasonable per
sons of the superior excellence of the Moore’s
Patent. Every Machine is fully Warranted.
, The low price of this machine. Is adapta
tion to all kinds of fa mil} .ml plantation wo; k
should recommend it to the consideration ot
every family
Agents i.s Arkansas.
J. F. James) Li'tie Rock; Mrs. J. A. Cunning
ham. Pine Bluff; Rev. A. R, Winfield. Camden;
J. W. Johnson, Montieetlo; 1. C. Hicks,
Brownsville} Goodwin &. Son, Batesv ille; J. C.
Morrill. Dos Arc.
It is the intention of the proprietor to estab
lish agencies throughout the State. Persons
WlSiilii:; iiiiuiiuuuwi. . —> ; 7
etc., "ill address K. P. WATSON,
sepl2-ly Memphis, Tenn.
gpgt* Needles for sale at $1 per do/.; Hem
mers, $5 each.
The Newspaper of the South.
CHARLESTON MERCURY
GIVES the latest and most reliable politi
cal, commercial and general news from
all parts of the world. Its special correspon
dents furnish by Mail and Telegraph, full and
early accounts of everything of interest that
transpires in the great cities of Europe and
America.
The News of the South receives
special attention.
Politically, the Mercury represents the
States Rights resistance element, and advo
cates the' union of the Southern State® in
maintaining their rights and establishing their
security.
T E R M S :
Daily Mercury, 1 year, (in advance) $10.00
Tri-Weekly “ “ “ °-0()
jVo paper sent unless ihe cash accom
panies the order.
1 E. B. EHETT. jr.,
Charleston, S. C.
jr. If*MI TE,
DEALER IN
foreign anir American Jllarble,
MONUMENT, TOMB,
HEAD AMD FOOT STONES, &C.
(Corner Gayoso and Shelby Streets,)
MEMPHIS, TENN.
A LARGE variety always on hand. Draw
A ings of all the latest patterns which may
be seen by calling. Also, Iron Railing ot
every pattern furnished to order.
/fisr I am receiving Marble Work Manu
factured by steam, and have reduced my
prices 25 per cent., and consequently can sell
at New York prices. apr.^-tt.
MEMPHIS ADVERTISEMENTS.
J. E. MERRIMAN & CO.
V O 253, MAIN-STREET,
MEMPHIS.TEN3ST.,
Have now on hand and For Sale, at the
most reasonable prices, the
Finest Assortment of
Together with all kinds of
HUNTING INSTRUMENTS,
;bey have ever exhibited in MEMPHIS.
(There do you Buy your
SILVER. WARE,
— YOUR—
Table Cutlery !
c A S' T O Ft s .
—AND—
Wife bought them at
253 Main Street.
_ i
The Ladies a'l think they can get rather
BETTER BARGAINS
— AT—
MERRIIAN-’S
THAN AT ANY OTHER PEACE.
J. E. M Ell RIM AN & CO.,
tfo. 253.Main Street.No. 253.
MEMPHIS, TENN.
Oct. io. _
oim
T W*E.T T1E Tin YE.J £1
* -IN—
M E M P III S.
Stoclt ivlore Extensive tlian ever,
—AND—
Equal to any in the Union !
Our leading articles are
DIAMONDS,
JEWELRY,
WATCHES,
SILVER-WARE,
SPECTACLES,
CLOCKS,
- GUNS,
PISTOLS, &C„
WITH the usual variety of Goods in oui
line.
ALL KINDS OF WORK
Done in the best manner, and with
DESPATCH!
F. H. CLARK & CO.,
3VO. 1, Clark’s Marble Block,
MEMPHIS.TENS
•Tan. 2, 1361. [6m
DISSOLUTION.
THE firm of John Jackson, Robinsoi
& Co., was dissolved on the loth day o
April, 1881, by mu ual consent. John Jack
son buying the entire stock of goods, assum
ingall liabilities, and is the only person au
thoi ized to settle the business of the late firm
JOHN JACKSON, ROBINSON &• Co
may!4sl-w3
MALE ACADEMY,
North Mt. Pleasant,
MARSHALL COUNTY, MISS.
COL. J. M. BURNEY,...Principal.
A. M. Burney,.Assistant.
mu is School opened on Monday,
X 3d September.
North Mount Pleasant is seven
miles South of Lafayette Depot,
on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad, in
the midst of an intelligent, moral and wealthy
community.
No intoxicating drinks are sold within five
miles of this village, their sale being pro
hibited by special Act of the Legislature, and
enforced by a unanimous vote of the citizens.
The government of the School will be pa
rental, impartial and kind, but at the same
time strict. Implicit obedience to the laws
of the Academy, will be required of the pu
pils. Every possible attention will be given
to the moral, mental and physical training of
the students, and every effort made to render
their stay here pleasant and comfortable.
Col. Burney has been regularly engaged in
teaching in Maury County, Tennessee, for
12 years, and A. M. Burney in the same place
for 6 years. All branches of study are as
fully taught in this Institution, as in any simi
lar institution in the South, The Teachers
are native Southerners. The Teachers will
be prepared to take charge of, and accommo
date students from a distance with board
after January 1st, 1861. For particulars ad
dress Col. J. M. Burney, North Mt. Pleasant,
Mississippi.
The Boarding Department will be under the
direction of the Rev. B. F. Eddins and Lady.
Boarding, Washing, Fuel and Lights, fifty
dollars, per session of five months.
TUITION AS FOLLOWS:
Primary Class.—(First) Spelling, Reading
and Defining..$12 00
Second Class.—Penmanship, Primary Geog
• raphy, English Grammar com
menced, & . 15 00
Third Class.—Physical and Moral Sciences,
Vattel’s Law of Nations, &c. 20 00
Fourth Class.—Mathematics, Latin, Greek
-and French. 25 00
For Board and Tuition, one-half will be re
quired in advance, the balance at the close of
the session.
Students will be charged from time of en
trance till close of the session. Dedticticn
will be made in case of protracted sickness.
J. W. CRAWFORD, Pres’t.
J. D. SALE, M. D., Sec’y.
nov2t-ly* . Board of Trustees.
3VE g xxx £> 12. x e*
LOCK HOSPITAL.
ESTABLISHED IN 1869,
at
NO. 21, WASHINGTON STREET.
MEMPHIS, TENN,
J^OR the speedy and permanent cure of
PRIVATE DISEASES,
Without the use of Mercury or change of
diet.
Brs. Mott, Bradford & CO.,
By special study and experience, in the Hos
pitals of New York, Paris and London, en
ables them to guarantee to cure in the most
complicated cases.
GONORRHCEA
Cured in three days.
GLEET or STRICTURE, •
Of long standing, cured in five to ten days.
SPERMATORRHiEA,
Or the effects of self-abuse, cured in one to
fhrnA U'Ool.'C
NOCTURNAL EMISSIONS
Speedily checked by new treatment. Long
standing mercurial or syphillic diseases per
manently cured.
Persons at a distance, by writing a full diag
nosis of their cases, can receive
prompt treatment. Diseases
peculiar to Females
treated upon
prin
ciples found
ed on facts of years’
experience in our practice.
Persons suffering from debility, both
general and local, dan be restored to their
proper functions, and the fallen fab
ric of Life raised up to beauty
consistency and du
ration.
Parties writing should be particular in di
recting their letters to this institution, in the
following manner :
Drs. MOTT, BRADFORD & CO.,
Memphis Lock Hospital,
Memphis, Tennessee.
Lock Box 296.
jy All consultations confidential. Office
hours from 8 A M, to 8 P M.
Jan. 2, 1861. [6m
KENDIG & COOK,
(SUCCESSORS TO CHARLES HOTTER)
CASH DEALERS IN
Groceries, Provisions
-AND BOAT STORES
38 Front Row, Opp. Steamboat Landing
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE.
All orders promptly attended to. je30-tf
A. R. Mendenhall,
gunsmith.
■ Foster Street—near Harvey’s 5
Change,
DES ARC,-...Arkansas
Manufactures rifles, SHOt
GUNS and PISTOLS.
Guns and Fistols Sicpaird
and all other work done to order
and warranted.
* Terms—Exclusively cash.
March 27, 1861—ly.
CONFEDERACY OFFICIALS.
president :
JEFFERSON {JAVIS, of Mississippi.
VICE PRESIDENT:
ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS, of Georgia.
cabinet:
Robt. Toombs, of Ga., Secretary of State;
C. C. Memminger, of S. C., Sftc. of Treasury.
L. P. Wai.ker, of Ala., Secretary of War.
J. H. Reagan, of Texas, Postmaster-GenM.
J. P. Benjamin, of La., Attorney-General.
Howell Cobb, of Ga., President of Congress.
J. J. Hooper, of Ala., Secretary of Congress.
ARKANSAS OFFICIALS.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Henry M. Rector, Governor.
William R. Miller, Auditor Public Accounts.
John I. Stirman, Secretary of State.
Oliver Basham, State Treasurer,
J. F. Ritchie, Land Attorney and S-Collector.
John M. Harrell, Solicitor General.
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT.
Supreme Court.
E. II. English, Chief Justice.
H. F. Fairchild, ) Associate Justices
F. W. Compton, $ Associate justices.
J. L. Hollowell, Attorney General.
Luke E. Barber, Clerk and Reporter.
Federal Court.
David Pingo, Judge.
Eastern District.
-, District Attorney.
J. G. Halliburton, Marshal.
Richard Searcy, Clerk.
Western District.
Granville Wilcox, District Attorney.
James M. Brown, Marshal.
John B. Ogden, Clerk.
Chancery Court at Little Rock.
U. M. Rose, Chancellor.
Gorden N. Peay, Clerk and Receiver.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
Levin Harrison, p. m.
Fort Smith.—Arrives Mondays and Thurs
days at2p. m. Leaves Tuesdays and Satur
days at 10 p. m.
Eastern Mail.—Arrives by river Tues
days and Thursdays at 4 a. in. Leaves Thurs
days and Saturdays at 6 a. m.
[Sam Hale.—Capt. C. W. Coles—arrives at
Des Arc on Tuesdays, from Napoleon, and
touches here for her downward mails on Thurs
days, from Jacksonport.
Kanawha Valley—Capt. D. B. Price—
arrives at Des Arc from Memphis on Thurs
days. and touches here again on Saturdays for
her downward mails, from Jacksonport.]
Search.—Arrives Tuesdays at 6 p. m.—
Leaves Mondays at 7 a. in.
Brownsville.—Arrives Saturdays at 6 p.
m. Leaves Fridays at 7 a. in.
Cotton Plant.—Arrives Saturdays at 11
a. in. Leaves same days at 12 p. in.
CHURCHES.
Des Arc Station—Methodist Episcopal
Church South—H. D. McKinnon, Preach
er in charge. Divine service every Sunday at
11 o’clock ; also, at night.
Baptist Church—corner of Erwin and
Park streets—Elder Needham Holland.
Divine Service every Lord’s Day at 11 o’clock.
Also, at night.
Presbyterian Church—corner of Buena
Vista, and Thornhill streets. Rev. D. L.
GRAy. Preaching every 2d and 4th Sabbath
in each month.
carter, mccauley &. Co.,
DEALERS IN
Staple and Fancy Dry Goode,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS,
Ready-Made Clothing, Cutlery and
Queensware.
SEARCY, ARK.
Janll-ly.
F. M. ROBINSON,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DEALER in
Groceries anil Produce I
—ALSO —
Receiving, Forwarding & .Com
mission Merchant,
DES ARC.ARKANSAS.
febl3
DR. T. McROWN’8
SARSAPARILLA
Amdl FbgM® Fottaslh,
rjREPARED FROM FRESH ROOT, THE
JL only kind on which physicians or the
public can rely, old root being inert. Its
components are extolled by some of the most
distinguished physicians in the world, as
Fordyce, Brodie, Bell, &c., for the cure of
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Syphilis, Scrofula,
Diseases of the Eyes, Ears, Head and Skin,
Throat, Neck, Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Spleen,
Stomach, Bladder, Womb, Female Complaints,
' Dropsy, Old Sores, (McGown’s Ointment to
be applied,) Tumors, Pimples, Eruptions,
&c. It makes the skin CJear and Smooth, and
should be used in Spring and Summer to Pu
rify the Blood and prevent Sickness. Large
bottle, $1 50. Small, $1 00.
Dr. T. McCiown’s Essence of
Tar—A certain cure for Bowel Complaints
and Diseases of the Lung3.
Dr. T. McGown’s Dogwood and
. Iron—A certain and permanent cure for
Chills and Fever, A.gue Cake or Enlarged
’ Spleen, Night Sweats, Debility, Dyspepsia,
&c., &c.
Prepared and sold at No. 143 Main street,
’ Memphis, where Drugs and Medicines may
be purchased cheap for cash.
Sold in Des Arc, Arkansas, by
G. L. BALSLEY Druggist.
Atlanta by Corn & Dobbins } Grand Glaize
by H. Wheeler. april22-ly,