Hinds County Gazette [Raymond, MS], January 25, 1860
We announce with no little satisfaction, that the old Jail property in this place, is soon to be transformed into a Negro Depot. It was purchased at the recent sale, we believe, with that view, and will soon be stocked, by a couple of gentlemen well and most favorably known to our citizens, with a large supply of Slaves for sale. The establishment of the Depot at our doors, and by gentlemen of acknowledged character, responsibility and permanency, will prove quite a convenience to our country people, (save many a trip to Vicksburg and New Orleans,) as well as add to the business of the town. Persons who design making purchases of slaves in the early spring, would probably do well to hold off for a time, and give the Raymond Depot an opportunity to demonstrate its capacity to accommodate the public.