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Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1837-08-25
CANTON, MISSISSIPPI, FRIDAY, AUGUST Is, 1857. 5

e'ss"necs ~ was sCdfCtfy poSSiufe 10
persuade oneself, that the works of
art We're not mingled with these fam
tastic freaks Of nature. They had
received the name Of SCOTS bluffs.
from a melancholy circumstance. A
number Of years since d party were
descending the upper partof the river
IN canoes, when their frail banks were
overturned, and all their powder
spoiled. Their. rifles being rendered
thus useless, fney were unable to pro-
cure food BY hunting had 10 depend
upon roots and wild fruits for subsist-
ence. After uffersng extremely from
hunger, they arrived at Larimie's
fork, q small tributary Of the north
branch Of the Nebraska, about sixty
miles above the cliffs just mentioned.
Here onsof the party, By the name Of
Scott was taken i'll, and his compan-
IONS came to a halt, until he should
recover health and strength sufficient
toprocedd. While they were search
mglround in quest Of edible roots,
riley discovered a fresh trad Of white
men, who evidently but recently pre-.
coded them. What was to be done
By forced march they might over
take this party, and thus be able to
reach the settlements in safety.
Should they linger, they might all
perish of famine and exhaustion.
Scott, however, was incapable 81
moving; they were too feeble 10. aid
him forward, and dreaded tllat such d
clog would prevent their coming up
with the advance party. They deter
mined, therefore, to abandon him to
ms late. Accordingly,un pretence
OF saekIng food, and such simples as
might be effl4acious in his malady
they deserted him, and fastened for
! ward upon the trail. They succeeded
| in overtaking the party Of which they
were in guest, but concealed theiI
faithless desertion o, Scott, alleging
that he had died Of disease. On tie
ensuingsummer, thesevery individuals
visiting those parts in company with
others, came suddenly upon the bleach
ed bones and grinning skull Of a hui
man skeleton, which, BY certain signs,
they recognised for the remains d
Scott. This was sixty long miles
from Tho place where they had aban-
doned him; and it appeared that the
wrett he'd man had crawled that inn
mense distance before death put an
end to his miseries. The wild and
picturesque bluffs in the neighborhood
Ct his lonely grave have eyer since
borne hisRame. [Washiagtoa Fuing.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1837-08-25

ashore to take exercise. lie oiisceA
his lady and their two children were
Iof the number. They advanced lei.
surely along the shady and silent bank
Of the bayou. One Of the children, a
young girl aged about twelve years,
wandered from her parcp and climb
ed the hill which you Pc, .sc on your
right, and suddenly screamed \ ~
The Indians They are drug
ging me away 49,. The uniort6.
nate father ran towards his daughter.
but scarcely had he appeared on the
summit ere he fell, pierced with ar.
rows. Fly! cried Id to his wife,
lily I but the afiectionate mother, rem
dered rnotionIess from fear and grief,
could only press her young son 70 her
heart, and family murmur, Save my
children! These feeble sounds died
Iaway-but the air had vibrated, and
the Indians practised ear had caught
them. The murdcrous crew, iortu-
nately perhaps, ended the sorrows
1 and the life Of tho mother and her
hoy.
Immediately after, the Indians APP
peared at the entrance Of the bayou
their number, their terrible aspect,
their shouts and waf-hoop, intimidated
the crew Of the boat, which put of
from shore after firing few ineflec-
tual shots. There, in sight Of the
boat, the ferocious savages stripped
the bark from a young elm, and dip
ping their hands in tho reeking breasts
! Of their victims, bcsmeared it with
blood, and planted il on the bank Of
the river, to warn the French who
might approach the fatal spot, to be
/ gone, or death awaited them.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1837-08-25
FOR THE CANTON HERALD.
TO MY FRIENDS.

In consequence Of the continued
efforts Of my enemies, the proselytes
and friends Of John A. Murrel and
Matthew Clanton, to misrepresent
my character, and by dark and base
lnsinuations TO load me with suspicion,
| have determined to publish quar-
terly, in pamphlet form, my defence
against their assaults; together with
an exposition Of the vil!anics Of those
who have conspired to rum me. l.
would seem to one unacquainted with
the motives which sometimes prompt
men to a particular belief, that have
already proven enough to convince
every mind; but there are yet men
laboring with an energy worthy a
better cause, in different portions Of
the United States, to build up crime
in its darkest aspect, and by casting
a deceptive veil over truth and JUS
tice, to conceal their native brilliancy
and loneliness.
] beg leave to call your attention
to the voclie ating pamphlet of Mat
thew CIanton, wherein he boosted that
could never visit his strong hold in
Yalobusha county, to reclaim the
property | had intrusted to the care Of
George N. Saunders, to be shipped TO
Arthur, Fulton & Co., Of Natchez.
But in December, 1886, ! visited
Yalobdsha, to the great confusion of
all the forces of vice and corruption (;
when the Minter,, the Ia bots, the
Harrisons, the Powers, the Lakes, the
Maberrys, and all those who signed
CIanton's perjury, filth and corruption,
felt chagrlned at seeing | had sustain
ed myself over all the mighty perjury,
crime and outrage they had propa-
gated against me. And what doubled
their confusion and shame, when in
company with some friends called on
George N. Saunders, for the property
/ / had left in his care, we found oil
the boxes opon. and the contents
appropriated 10 Saunders use-We
found 1.-THE locks burst Oil the trunk
and chest, and the contents gone
We found papers that had left locked
in canister, scattered loose in the
mutilated trunk; and such as they
chose to fitch we're divided among the
friends of MurrelislG. Clanton has
been seen with some that left locked
in the canister. All the host of
Clantonites in Yalobusha were con-
sulted-they then discovered that
they were disgraced, and to cover
their lnfamy, they concluded that
Clanton should sue out States war
rant againstme; thinking that would
perhaps rather leave the county than
contend against Clanton's perjury.
Bot to their modification, when |
heard of the warrant, | sent fGr the
officer who had it to come to my
room. They then determined that !
should be cyapined before a creature
of their own.parfy, who was known
to be my bitter c.,c'ny, aud Clanton's
devoted friend. The examination
lasted for twelve days. Phillips, the
Justice, vas true 70 The cause Of PER. =
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1837-08-25
. INDIAN BATTLE.
PROFESSOR IRVING.

NJ II 2, ~oN ihslN6s Ns~
\ ~ village was a large plain.
:, one side a lofty and dense
N! ne other, two lakes the
bt m. league in circumference,
7 Gss ! gut 50 deep that three
y |. rom the bank no footing
'supd. The second, which
greater distance from the
more than bali q league in
appeared IKE a vast river,
y far as the eye could
tween ~ the forest and these
Me Indians formed their
having the lakes on their
ana the forest on the left,
arrows were concealed
~ 70 order that they nigh,
unarmed. Their force
Oui ten thousand chosen
scorated with lofty plumes
ssd theirapparsntheight
avn out with sosnewha
ie,dsT, they made = mos
eaad fernando de Sot
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1837-08-25
WANTS.

Peer want the comforts, and
n them the neccssaries Of life.
r,ch in general want-the
\ 'eellngs Of humanity. Il.
'a'ryer wants-a rich Client.
Physician 2, wants-patients to
lAs pills and 70 p2y offhis bills.
F. Mechanic wahts-plenty Of
~ good spirits TO do i, spd
when It's done. = - (
,nfehaat wants-1cassh CUSTOM.
extension Of credit.
|'srs and editors want-eyery
E |, what is right, and to give
Fheir dues.
/ whispered that some Young
@nt-husbands. We think
Oe q mistake !; if it is, we
nppy to correct il.
INCLUSION ~ we believe it will be
N. al, that every description
V want wa fortitude to bear with
\ q llie-and that nonx varv
4 want sufficient skill to float
!! along the current Of pros
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1837-08-25

A TRAGEDY IN THE wILDERNEss.--On
the 2lst, Bonneville and his party en-
camped amidst high and beetling cliffs
Of lndurated clay and sandstone, bear
ing the sembIance of towers, castles,
churches, and fortified cities. Al a
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1837-08-25

a.sTsIIAu.-The London
Y !. n able eritique upon Miss
! !..s. aSoeisty in America, .
4. fiiowine,a among other pointed
I I.r6peau. forsooth, is q very
nd seems to have. been
j! ;s,eut on communicating to
l'h readers her own imprac-
d !ssemes for what she esteems
:rsrstion Of her species and the {,
Of her sex, to favcring
,liyely and accurate idea
~ "a country Of their Amer
slors. The parade Of what
Vi 'Saosophy in this book IS in.
\ lie most preposterous and
sshibi.ions that we have
and.
v ruins If Baalbec and Of
Whey was not 50 magiste;s
\ 1ornatical $ this lady in the
.JNew York and Of New Or
IN doubts nothing, she de-
|,pon everything. She explains
|,ssryshipg occurred, and an
stpw eve, everything must happen.
M Earning, and, as we suspect,
|'sy limited reading-with no
|Snce q human nature derived
Ion books or men, armed only
Y abused axioms Of an arbitrary
. Il verbiage which she styles
CAV, and which appears to be q
mixture Of Benthamism, polltl-
kpony, and sansculottemorallty
|urries over the vast regions OF
|ailed States in half the time that
|yspent in Damascus and Alep-
|lysing, resolving, defining, di-
subdividing, and mapping out
|norals" Of America, to adopt
VI favorite jargon, not as they
/ % her or totany other chance
|ter, but as they ought to figure
bing to the principles which she
.before her visit, and the crude
(tDn Of which probably amused
kvard voyage. There is some
hiAlteIy flnld!!icrpus in the vanity
fsuppiion with which this lady
hhs circle Of American morals
covers the longitude Of the i'm
civilization of a new world
& sf.. X .e \
consequence Of this dogmatical
la1ismerely this that through.
Aartlneau's three cumnabrQus
s ', facts and her Inference,
ay contradict each other,
" i not surprising, for she
Asr facts op her arrival, and she
plaeg lnfcrences with her ready
We do not doubt the accura'
Der facts, for they always tel
herconclusions /; we doubt not
PRE- she may be depended upon
WANTS.
!aor want the comforts, ant
them the neccssaries of life
-
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1837-08-25

An Editor PredcbT.-A western
editor makes the following announce
ment.
THE editorof this paper wiIlprcach
IN the seminary on Sabbath next, at
II CLOCK A. NJ.
This cditorpreacher has two string,
to his bow and i he cannot depend on
the one Tor has daily notions, he may
pull the other. But the Cincinnati
Wig thinks that the vexations of tho
edlto-' during six days of the weeks
would &c very apt to snake any prea'
cher swear" on the seventh.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1837-08-25

Col Benton, in letlN recently pub
lished, seems TO think, That bank.notes
will soon become entirely useless They
will at leas, answer for "crcrGtS,(enerS'
wont they Colonoll--Lop. Jetg
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1837-08-25

al leave this great people prosperous
and harry --lackser's Iaieaetery.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-03-24
MEXICAN ANTIQUITIES.


Il is slated in an article an this subject
IN the last number Of the Foreign Quar-
terly Review. that the antiquarian Disco
series recently made in Spanish Amer
c., may be pronounced TO he equal IN
interest and importance TO those Egyp
tian discoveries made BY Rossrllini and
Champillisn. The subject Of Antiquities
m the public in general is a sealed book.
r ,brr,snn's accounts of them are errone-
Gus and very imperfect. Heknew almos,
noth,ng abaut them. There exists now
in New SPAN the monuments af highly
oivilIzed people VII" preceded the Mex
icans a. slupendnus. a. tasteful and a.
wonderful as these d Egypt. The
slrr,gp>l convIcuou which sIll fash on
thc mad # every ripe Antiquarian while
surveying the long series ri MEXICAN and
FulIOrsn monuments preserved IN vari.
Gus works. Is their similarity with the
monumental records Of ANCIENT Egypt
We recognize similar &c I,ted pyra.
mids: marks IT the samr vrmeyal OphIte
worship: vesIiges ot thu same tribune aud
solar dety; plaBispheres and temples;
relics Of palaces, noble and beautiful m
their architecture. cyclnpean monuments.
sePulchral: domestic, religious idols and
scriptures, some Of tide and finished
workmanship: exhibiting deterrent eras
OF civilization, and often presenting the
m9s, surIking analogy To the monumental
style Of sculpture and Of statuary pre-
emInently called Egyptian. There are
likewise evidences of the existence Of two
great branches Of the hierogIiphical lam
guagr. which appears to be peculiar to
the Fultocans, and some still more ancient
naunn that preceded the Mexicans, aud
AMI which appears 10 have rvslIed the
Egyptian in It's completeness. and excel
led il ia regularity and beauty.
Pyramids moi inferior TO the Egyptian.
exist in many parts Of Mexico. Some Of
ths pyramids are of larger base than
abe Egyptian, and composed Of equally
permanent materials. The mountain ~
Tescoca is nearly covered with the RI.
ins "f ancient buildings; plauispheres and
zodiacs exist. which exhibit superior
astronomical and chronological system.
10 tha, which was possessed by the
Egyptians. A. Miiisu, there exists re
mains Of a palace which was of cnnside.
rablr extent. Its architecture is marked
by features Of stately grandeur and beau
~. The ground plan Of this palace is
Egyptian fan. Finally. statues scnlptur-
ed IA a purely classical style, have been
found IN the neighborhood Of Otumba
and ditIau. All these are evidently the
work II civilized people that preceded
the Mexicans. Evidences Of an amount
Of civilization and social comfort. which
are not to BE- found among the popular
AMI boosted monuments Of Egypt, are
furnished by the architectural memorials
Of this great and ai'nos. unknown people.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-03-24

Three IN a bed.--George Sykes. Of
Nottingham, All i,inersn. preacher. was
once travelling in England. and, hal stop.
ped al an inn for the night. There bad
been fair in the town during the day
and Sykes had been informed by the
landlord that unless he could sleep in a
bed with another stranger, he could no,
accommodate him, az the house was
crowded. George weat To church. and
service being concluded. returned home
retired to his room. and locked the dor.
After the &" dancing aud music" had ceas
ed. the company began to dispense. the
stranger retired to the door of what he
considered hrs room.-rhe door was
fast, and tired with calling and knocking
he aroused the landlord. who accom-.
panied him To the door. " Halle, stran
ger" cried the host, there's another
man to gesin here" Sykes. who was wide
awake by this time, replied, "whst anoth-
er mani" Yes, TO be sure" Why"
says Sykes, " here's myself, George
Sykes. and man from Nottingham. and
think that's quite enough Cor one bed!"
The stranger Withdrew. "he was not ye-
~ particular, bur recknned that three in
one bed was quite sufficient
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-03-24

Az ths Express Nal Rider form
PhilsdeIphiaf was within = aie and .
half of DE city fsw d., since, his horse
dropped doSn dead in he road. 4 gen
,Ieman az she moment had slighled from
his horse a . tavern near by. and Ell hin
lied 81 The door.-Ths rider ssulied mo
his saddle, without sayiag BY your leave
10 the osner, and pushed with all Poss.-
Die despatch Tor the Post Othee. which
he succeeded in reaching within ms
time.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-03-24

"a q beloved and indulFsht fafisvs %
sits back IN heavrn IN only soR and
rhiId. whose Iile and hsppiness vas par
eel Of your osn; and then again been |
sBmmoned 70 attend fhs obsequies per- /.
formed n memory ef an aiFectionsle and !
warm hearted mother. lhsn sill she ne
sponsive none Of sympathy that bezls in
year bosom. tell you far better stan
w en- The feelings with which We ~
down % pen this article. on that most
appropriate Of III subjee.s.- Dsaih.
Bul though the hand Of God has been
heavy upon us. though our heavenly Fs.
Their has come nigh. and afflicted us often.
We sorrow nol as those who have no hope.
Tor We trust in God. that through Christ.
they have ell entered into those mansions
Of rest. where sorrow and signing arc
done away. and where the angelic SYM
phony Of praise TO God and the Lamb.
ascends continually from The whole host
OF the redeemed.
But though 20 them eternity is liked.
70 us these affections, which come upon
all. should call Us back from our wander
ings and waywarduess. and lead Us huns
biz 70 seek remission and forgiveness for
our manifold uansgressloDs against our
God and Saviour.
To he impsnifenf. The death Of . friend
10 lhe trump Of the srchangel. proclaim.
ing in tones Of startling thunder. prepare
20 meet Inv Cod and 10 al Iss summons
is. be We also ready But while there
is 10 the ihoughlless. the careless. and
the insecure. nothing in dea,h. but
Fearful looking Cor Of fiery indignation
day Of darkness. doubt. and dismsy. the
humble christian sees by the eye af faith,
the glOries Of ths, invisible world which
lies beyond. where he shall again listen
10 the voice Of his departed friend. and
again unite with him IN hymning their
Makers praise. But there is perhaps no
period in The Christians life. when his
hear, is torn by such conflicting emotions.
as al that moment when the summons
comes from before The lhrone ri Gud. to
call away one in whom al our earthly af-
feciions had centred. one TO whom we
are bound by every lie that can make them
! dear and lovely. Though consciuus tina,
the Christian will be silent before God
and that il is his dul, tn say. thy ioiN. q
Lord. moi mine. be done; il requires a
faith Of 40 ordinary kind. to enable Us To
do this with resignation and eomposure.
Blu, the chasIenlng hand Of God is mt
laid upon his children in vain or sxeFris
ed for nnugh,. tie affects mn, wlllng'y,
but Tor our bene6l. Ito teach us the Va.
nifty Of all esrihly j"ss.--so break away
, the bonds ,ha, cham Us down To time aud
sense. while the Submission Of another
friend into the portals II bliss. adds an-
other To the reasons already existing To
, induce US 10 wish tn depart and be with
Christ
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-03-24
A WIFE WANTED.

fe fair ones aiiend. I've ~ ofrsr 20 make yon.
In Hymsa's son bands / an spzious 70 live;
FOR better ior wore . companies I'll take me,
Provided she flIs ne descriptions give.
insithsr expect nor can hops for perfection.
For that never ysi wss bsebela's lot;
Bat, choosing wife. you'd make . selection,
Which many n M siiusiiOn would not.
I'd ksvs;-let ne sse-rd not have besutyi
For besstlfal women are apt 10 be vain;
Ne, with .snslI share would think j, duty
To take her. bethankial. and never eomPlain.
Her form must be good. without arr 10 con-
strain Il.
And rather above than below middle sise;
Astonishing IN puzzles my brain 10 explain i J
Like sIoqasas language masi hOw from her
g. eyes,
She must be veil bred. erI cannot respsct bar.
Good nalared and modest, bot not vsry'eoy;
Her mind vel informed Us The principal nse-
dds tar a #n
That swse,sns The cup oi Hymsaial JOY.
Der home she must love. and domestic en-
ploymsnt; #s.
Have practical knowledge Of household az
isire
And make il = part % her highest enjoyment.
To soften my troubles and iehten ny cares.
Her age, would have !. =, leas, to be twenty.
Bot not TO exceed twenty FIVE 81 the most
And the sirls Of that age being every where
plenty,
lhops to &c, one Of tia, numerous host.
Not fortune Task. far have no predilretion
For glitter or show Or the pomp Of high life:
I wish to be bouad By the eoris NJ affection;
And Sos have drawn yOn the sketch Of .
wife.
n aay possess the above acquisitions, 3D.
Add wish to be bound by the eoniugal band.
They vii Please TO step forward. they kaow the
conditions,
Enquire ofthe Editor, I'm ALWAYS 9, hand.
A STRANGER.
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A Fortune made by dceiieni.--I nnce
knew a man wh" died umnensel, ret.
who traced all his good fortune In rusty
nail. winch he preserved with q sor, NJ
pIous veneranon. The links between
what he was aud what he had been he
cOnca,enaIed thus:
=" He had been small carpenter, and
being employed upon a small job at a
genileman's house. when he had com
pleied II. he received his money. and
went about his business. But he had
not proceeded FAR on his way hume ere
he recolec,ed that he had furgotten To
draw a large crnoked nail which pro,rud
ed very awk wardly. and he returned Ia
remove n. Jus, as he was approaching
the door he heard loud scream. Look
ing up, he saw the infan, anil only child
Of the gentleman falling from one Of the
attic windows. where the nursery maid
had been playing with IL. when. BY a
sudden spring, 1t escaped from her grasp.
With eqnal presence Of mind and dsx,e.
rily he received the child IN his arms,
. broke the shock of its descent. aud saved
it from being dashed 10 pieces The
grateful father requued the Invaluable
service flor he dosted on the babe. he
cause il was the sole memorial uf the
dead mother who bore ID b. nunifcen,
sum Of money, which enabled him to
embark largely in his business, and thus
lay The foundation Of the gres, wealth
which he afterwards accumulated. But
he always maintained tha. !, was the
rusty nail in reality thai made his for
tune"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-03-24
NOTICE.

VyHE subscriber having qualified as Eseru
l tor of the last viii and testament Of JO-
sEPH fREEL md, deceased hereby gives
notice 10 oil persons indebted 20 said estate 10
make immediate payment, and those having
claims will present them duly authenticated
within the time presenbej by las, OF this 90
tice Will be plead IN hr u recovery
]. ]. FREELAND, Err.
March nc. lz3 o. 81
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wALDIE's OMNIBUS.
Another Work by Wraxall.


ANECDOTES or FoREIos cougTs.
nm FRIDAY, March lsta, @il be fasi,shed
- IN Naldie's Literary Omnibus, third
work by SIR N w. Mraxall. entitled, " Ne.
moirs and Private Anecdotes Of the Courts Of
Berlin. Dresden, Warsaw. and Vienna" This
WORK has never been reprinted m Ameries.
From tAs London ussikly Rfvits.
=" The style 10 clear and polished, without
other ornament than what naturally oeeufs.--
We shall only aid that they abound through
Oh, with enllvening snecdo,s, and ths, the
readers time and attention will be amply re-
paid. whether his search be Tor information os
amusement
The whole Of the early numbers Of " aides
Literary Omnibus being exhausted. an EXTRA
edition will be commenced On The 18Th inst,
from witch date new subscribers Who give
ea'ly notice will he suppied
Price TOR . single cops Tor twelve months
three dn,lars. tSo COPIES flr i've dollars, i've
comes ioI ien dollars II - the cheapest pc.
nodicai nov printed in Ameries, and the post
age 10 that OF q newspaper.
A. WALDIE.
46 Carpenter sivssi, rear u fAs Arcade,
Phiiadsiphia.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-03-24
EQUITY SALE.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

Orange tOuhuy.
In Equily-March Term. 1897.
YfN pursuance Of a decree in Equity, made 81
- March term 1887, ! shall sell % the pre-
misses Of the late Jane Taylor. deceased, 90
Flat River in said county, on Tuesday the isth
Of April NEXT. on credits Of twelve. eighteen,
and iweniy -four moalhs. 10 equal instruments.
the TRACT or LAND OF 200 ACRES upon
which said Jane late resided.
OXFORD MOiZE,
March is. 6l-sw