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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-03
Tile ELcrfina of RrinNHit1S.


COL Rogers Of Loudoun was elected on lhuIsta:
I'll the vacancy occasioned by the resignation oil g..
EiwarLs-and Col. James w. Pegram Of P";ors'a.
was elected in the place Of Gen George C. Drom-g,,
who has resigned his commission. Gen. Rogers va.
over the course-Nc rcceicsA crcry roc. But the st;
gle for the her Office was close and animated. On
Isl vote. Col Mallory Of Brunswick and Col. reg
were ted-each receiving 80 votes. and Col. Bui,'
Peter sburg was but behind. Col. Butts being 81
by the rule Of the House Col PcgFam was c!ecictt,
the ID vo,e-hy a majority of 9-ln the House, Mall
being ahead- and IN tha Senate Pegram beating ..
10 votes We are not in tie habit Of reporting no'i'
ton speeches: bul this debate arGuous. n-rnons
some parts eloquent and n the other pretty spicy
NJ has been beaten he las had the homo! of being "'!'
ed by one Of the most popular and honorable and c'
rous officers in the BrgaGe.-Col Mallory vas WOE
forward by his friends, and he would have snccer".
if il hid not been for Tie Circumstance o, -" =
holding at the time commission IN Inc H mH:,,
resigned some few years ago his oH'ce Of biIsaue
sprc,nr in consequence Of some prTate a,'.
which he could not over rne.--C"!9n'! Ma%,y r
also the consolation of rejecting, that he IS 'n'r"s"
one Of the most gratifying cuios!nn's whcH eoa."
been rcce9ed to lhe Delegate OF the to"n 9,
who nobly paid the tribute Of justice 10 all Tue '"
dn,es-brt qnye his vote to Col. Pegram.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-03

RHR. II. RUSSELL respectfully informs his friends
lYE and the public, that in consequence Of the ncle.
mency Of the weather. his Concert has been postponed
till Monday evening, February 9th, at TEErsicHoRE
HALL.
Introduction- Piano Forte
Some love 10 Roam composed by R"sscH
The Brave old Oak-arranged by Russell
Wind of the Winter night, whence contest
,hnr,-a DESCRIPTIVE Poem. Russell
The lvy Grcen-wnrds by "Boz' -musc by Russell
Arm, brothers arm, the Wolf is out-a descrp.
lion ON Wolf Hunt CoOks
SEcoSD PART.
The wreck of the Mexico-words by IIarring-
ton, Russell.
Come brothers Arouse Russell.
Woudinan, spare that Tree words by G. P
Morris, kasSea.
The fine old English Gentleman, Martin Luther.
Comic Song-Largo al Factonm della clla Rosina.
n Tickets 81 each, to be had al P H. faylors Mu-
sic Store, and ct The Hotels.
NJ 'rI,e Concert will commence at halfpast seven
o'clock.
Feb. 3 SILT
q YOUNG MAN, who can produce satisfactory evil
IA dcnce Of his moral character and his abilities to
teach the Greek and Latin Languages, and The minor
branches Of Mathematics, wishes TO obtain situation
Teacher.
ANY address, made 10 NJ. w, Charlottesville, Abe
marie county, Va, will meet with prompt attention.
Jan 3 o3-3
TE7REE HILL COURSE.-The following stakes are
e come off over this Course. Spring Meeting le3c
l. Sweepstake for colts and FLIES, three years old
entrance $500, lie S00nine subscribers, and closed
2. Sweepstake for colts and FLIES, out OF untred
mares-enlrance $3.50, forfeit $lOO-ten subscribers;
closed on The ls day Of January, lc35.
g. Sweepsiake, aIso for coils and FLIES raised and
owned in the counties of Essex and King 4 Queen
entrance 500 orfe, S5-seven subscribers, and closed.
4. Sweepslake for colts and flics-en,rance SlOU,
forfeit $500 name and close before the LIST day
of April, 1885, four to make race three
subscribers, and promises well.
s. Sweepslake for colts and l'ies-enirance $50 for.
felt S25-to and close on the Is; day Of April 1893
now two subscsibeEs.-All the above stakes mile
heals.
ANY gentlemen wishing to become subscribers TO the
above open stakes do so BY writing to the subscr
Der, describing the colt fly sire and dam, be-
fore The lst day Of April, 1888.
JOHN P. WHITE.
Tree Hill. Feb. 3, 1893. S3-w4w
u We are requested 10 announce that W. r. C.
DOUGLASS will not be candidate 10 represent the coun
ties Of New Kent AMI Charles City in Inc next Legsla
tire.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-03
From the Savannah Georgian, Jan. 3 J
FROM FLORIDA

The steam packet Forester, Captain Dillon, arrived
here this morning from Carey Ferry. From Capt D.
we derive The following intelligence which we trans
nit by Express mall and hope 10 receive particulars Tor
our next
Lieut. Powell with about 80 men, including regulars
landed al Jupiter Inlet, and took sqnaw; she told him
she would carry him where the Indians were encamPed
which vcs abou, seven miles eff. Lieutenant Powell
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-03
More Tributes,

.sou,htrn Literary .HssssngtT-Thc o1rnaFF npa
comrs i,:! lteighed with good things The aI 1s
chief interest are those on Lord Hacnn ana fsf'
.SJrsss on the mechanic a!s. The .feSstHg'T aye
dsh,or "a our columns 70. a large amount ct u,
s sa1e nn beoy We only add on The
sent occasion, may "cd Virginny never Tire, N EN-
the literary or pecrniry support Of so credi'aos
duction. and may the entire South continue TO
its merits '-Ciartston Courier. ,,.-,
.:The last Southern Literary Messenger m 'S -" i
agreeable, sensible matter The article on pp.nceron
e1ce,lent-The address lately delivered al : -, =,
ty The lion. hlr. scu.hard, is admirable. IL l.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-03

W.suISGroy, Feb. 1.-The Senate broke groundycs-
tedoy the bill which, in Congressional Parancc, Is
called the Snb-Treasury Bill Aer short but inefleclu.
nj resistance, on part of Mr. Clay aud others, against
prscip;atc action on this bill, it taken up, aud MI
Wright chairman Of the finance committee. made his
exposition and defence Of The measure. Ate. which,
(Nlr. Webster having risen and being entitled 10 Inc
loor.) The Senate adjourned.
In the House OF Representatives it Yesterday de-
te mined BY solemn vote, Yeas 40, Nays 49, to re-
scind lis resolution passed at the late Extra Session.
and declared. tina, Messrs Claiborne ard Gholson
not entitled 10 seats in this House Representatives
from the State Of Mississippi Their seats therefore
vacated When the House adjourned, the question was
depending whether Messrs Preniiss and Word arc entl.
tied 10 the seats thus yaca,ed.--Nat Int
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-03
CONCERT.

NHR. II. RUSSELL respectfully informs his friends
lYH and the public, that in consequence Of the ncle.
mency Of the weather, his Concert has been postponed
till Monday evening, February 9Th, at TEErsicHoRE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-03

II We are requested 10 announce that w. K. C.
DOUGLASS will moi be candidate 10 represent the
ties Of New Kent and Charles City in Inc next Legisa-
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
one Hundred Dollars

WILL be paid by the undersigned TO the
w person giving information to A. Boykin;
ESQ. Of Columbus with evidence to convict the per-
son or persons Of pulling and leaving down The
fence Of his farm, on the Military road, IL miles
east Of Columbus; or Of putting the woods on fire
w. $3.50 JOHN PERKINS.
June "a, 1888. SITS \.
P. s. A few hundred bushels Of corn, with some
rood bacon hams, and a. small quantity Of choice
hons lard can be had for the cash. by application to
The youth on said premises Corn 30 cents per bush
i. Hams IL ~ cents per pound, lard the same
tic Notes Of the banks OF Columbus alone viii be
received in payment.
The servant women in charge Of MS mouse, mas
permission to sell her butter, eggs and chickens'
fruit SC, on her own terms, = =
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21

The S.-,ss, whose arrival We omitted % men-
ion m our last Is 10 sal on the 30,h INST.
Tie prince Is s0as.--The French ship Of the
linc LHercuie, and Corvette, sailed from New
port Friday forenoon, fo5 France The Alexander
sailed in company.
There Is tine prospect Of an abundan, harvest
IN esey section OF the Unlon.
A man named Stewart has been committed 20
prison in Baltimore, on suspicion e bsing con
esrnsd IN ne murder Of has c'ra father.
Tbs price ortcksis to the dinner given by the
French citizens Of New York to the Prince dc
ionville, the son of Louis Philippe. the klns oI
the French, was $50 each. Hard tunes when a
dinner costs man 80 dollars.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
State Of Mississippi. Winston Go.
ProbnLe E0nrL InLn Term 1928

TENO all persons Interested in the lands, tene.
= ments and Entertainments Of Demarcus
Jones, Diseased, late Of said County You are
hereby cited personally to be and appear before the
Probate court OF Winston county aforesaid 1T the
court house in the town Of Louisville, on the first
Monday of September next, then and there to shew
cause, il any you can, why an order should not be
made to sell the following described lots or parcels
Of land, situated in the county aforesaid, 10 wit /:
Lots II and 49, IN fractional section nuh,ber six,
Township No. sixteen, north Of range number four
teen east also, one undivided half Of lots number
seventeen and twenty-lour. in the same section,
township, and range; also, one undivided half Of
lots number nineteen, twenty, tweniy-onc, and
twenty-five, in fractional section, number five,
same township and range.
Witness, the Hon. Felix Ellis Judge Of said court,
the first Monday Of July, 1888. Issued lsth July,
1888. J. p. CROSLEY, Crk.
2t7 Pr fee Sl2 90
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
Iriftx Dollars Reward.

Runaway from the subscriber on
* jthe 30th of June last, two negroes :
ny PERRY, black fellow, aged .25 or
PX/ 80 years, with down-cast look, slow
s'nns>1s spoken, about, feet ten inches high,
heavy bulf, with one or two front teeth out; said
boy had on when he lett, white Plantations aud shlrt,
no other clothing recollected. JOHN, mula,to
Tor copper coored) boy about sixteen years Of age,
well built and smart when spoken TO, in fact calcu-
latcd 10 deceive any person Re Is well known in
Alabama was owned formerly by Col Vance john
slon of Mobile, and kept as race rider; the only
mark recoIeeted is scar on one OF his legs occa-
Stored by burn, expect The SAID boys will, aim
for Alabama. The above reward will be given tor
them if taken in Alabama, OF $40 IL taken in Mls7
sesjpp, and confined in some JAN, 50 that get
them again. ". a. FEhELL'
july 6, 1888. 52u
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
1900 Reward.

EOR the apprehension of WM. 7. STEWART
n --charged with Negro stcalng--who es,
capped from me on the night of the oh July, 1888,
near Carthage, Ala, as was taking him from Tus-
caloosa 10 Ere jail. Said VIM. p. IS a son OF John
Stewast of Hamilton, Mississippi, and viii proba-
bly, rndeavor to get To his fathers; he IS about u
Of - years Of age, stout aud well made with hea-
w eyebrows and black hair He had on when he
escaped. a broad brimmed drab hat, snuil coIored
cloth dress coat, and hight colorcd pantaoous The
apove reward Will be given for his apprehension and
confinement in any jail in his State.
p. 7. BEASLEY, Sheriff of
July, lS1S-2tI Greene County.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
Draper and Tailor.

HARRIS0N JOHNSTON, (successor to
"A Irwin & Johosion) respectfully informs bis
old customers aud the public generally, that he has
just returned from the north with spedid assert.
ment Of new and fashionable goods, consisting in
part Of super Blue, Black, Adclia, Brown, Green,
Oxford and Cadet mixed Cloths; Blue, Back and
Ribbed Cassirners Of very superior quality; Black
Satin, PLAIN and figured; Black Velvet, plain and f.
CURED Vestlngs Of every description, BombazUne
and Tibet Of all coors; Ribbed aud plain Llnnen
Drills and Cuttings Linnen and Cotton Shirts
Mcrino and Lambs wool Shirts and Drawers; black
Satin and Lnnen Bosoms; Linen and Silk Hand
kerchiels six and Cotton Hosiery, of all kinds
SIR and Hofscskn Gloves, with many other articles
too numerous 10 mention.
N, b. lie hopes his old fiiends and customers
will not expect him 70 give one, Two or three years
credit, as his will not Justify him doing bust
ness On such terms. As he has TO pay cash fer his
goods and labor he will expect the same, or at very
short credit to those who viii pay their accounts
when presented In all eases his.accounts must be
considered due when presented.
May 70. 45f
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
Tavern Notice.

"HE subscriber takes this opportunity Of in.
IL forming his friends and the public general
w. that he will take charge oithat well known house.
Eagle Hotel, jackson MI, ON the 18th inst. for the
purpose of keeping il up for the administration Of
K. b. Virgins, deceased every exertion upon
his part shall be to render those persons agreeable
who may think proper 70 patronize him,
WIN. l.. MURRAY.
June T. lS9S--5l-3w.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
State Of Mississippi; Monroe Co.
Probales Court, JUN Term, 1888.

nRDERED, by the Court, that the Clerk Of
" this Court give forty days notice, by publi-
cation in the Democrat newspaper printed in Co.
hmb0s, and at three Of the NEST public places in
the county, notifying all persons in any manner in
terested in the estate Of Thomas G. Branch, decd
that this court will, on the first Monday Of October
next at The court house in Athens, decree the al
lowance and settlement of the administration ac-
count of said estate by Thomas J. Ford and Eliza
L. his wife; which Eliza l.. is Administrative Of the
goods, chaiteIs, rights and credits, which were OF
the said deceased at the time Of his DEATH unless
sufficient cause be then shown to the contrary Is
sued 18th July, 1888.
Attest: D. NJ. MORGAN. Crk.
July 81, st6 Pr fee $40 so
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
A FemaIe Teoeher wanted.
baking.

~ BOUND, thankful for past favos, takes
lie this method TO inform he citizens Of Co
umbus. aud the puhlie generally, that having pro
cured an assistant Baker, he Is now manufacturing
Butter Cracker, which, being always fresh, and a
branch OF the profession which he has followed Eve
tue last illy years without iatermiss0n, wsrant
them better than any imported Cracker, lie e also
extending his bakery 10 every variety Of Cabs
specifications for any kind or quantity. viii be sup
Piled Of short notice for Families or Parties. -.
r. $. Merchants and Planters can, be supplied
with Crackers BY the single pound or barrel Also,
Ham, or Sea Bread, an excellent and cheap article
for plantations, it win keep for years in any CHI
mate July 6, lSSs-52yl
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
SclIooi Section to Lease.

IN Pursuance Of an order OF the Hon. Board
n OF Police Of the county of Lowbdes, made at
their cllcl SeSSica 90 the seventh Of jane Instant
the undersigned as President Of the Trustees Of the
sixteenth section. township seventeen nnrih, range
nineteen, toe the rise Of schools, viii on Saturday
the ilth ct AUGUST, ease SAID section TO the hghes
bidder. at the Court hotse IN Columbus, Lowsie,
CO. at L. O'clock NJ. NJ MCCARTHY.
lnnr A2-En-Ems
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
SIlcrin,s Sale.

uILL be sold, on Monday the Sd day Of
w September next at the Court house door
in the town Of Columbus for cash. all the right title,
clam and interest, that Willis w. Cherry has in
and to tue following described tract Of land, known
and designated as section fourteen, in township Sc
yenteen OF range seven cast To satisfy sundry exc
cutions IN favor OF AdoIphus q. Weir and Sylvester
Pearl. Sale within the hours prescribed by law,
JOHN W. BYRN, Sh'E l.. G.
July 90, 1884. 2tds [Pr fee ~ 90
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
Estrays taken m

A S0RREL HORSE. years old, with a
IN small star in his forehead. about IA hands
high, YVES taken up by Garland Lincecum, near Coz
lumbus Said horse appraised Al $40. Pr fee %
A S0RREL MARE, years old, no brands or
marks, appraised at $40, was taken up by Wm.'Nt3
Wilson, q niles moth OF Columbus. tPrfee 81 %
a YOKE of OXEN, red color, marked with =
syallow-fork in the right ear, and upper and under
bit in the left appraised at so, was taken up by
James Nichols, 10 Columbus.
J. FEETCHALL, D. II.
July 6, ls3s.-J2w3 fPr fee 80 90
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
Pr0bale Court, jug Term, 1887.

TVV"FI VVTT = VU'J y VIWi IVOTs J
- Of James b. G,asscock, late Of said coun-
ty deceased, having been granted at the said term
ofthe Probate Cour, oil said county, to the under
signed, all persons having claims against said estate
are requested TO present them within the time pres
crbed 10y Ia ", or they will bs barred, aud those in
debod to said estate are requested TO make irnme-
date payment. WALKER JONES, Admir-.
July u, l53S-2-6w. Pr. fee 81 90.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
Columbus FemaIc ScmInnry.
Proclamation,

I-EOtlNlilNtlOn.
BY ALEXANDER G. McNUTT.
Gore7l3r Of the State of Mississippi.
WHEREAS, il has been satisfactorily req.
w resented to tho Executive this Safe thai
on the first day Of July one thousand eirht hundred
and thirty eight JOHN ii. HARRINGTON. n
physician, residing N the Town of Montgomery, and
county OF Holmes, in this State did alroclously and
wllluIy murder Alfred Z. Hubert, citizen also of
The same place, and Is n)w fugitive from Justice,
and whereas justice and humanity. as well as
safety OF society, require that the said John r. Hair
rington should be brought 10 TRIAL do therefore,
issue this my Proclamation, offering reward Of
Three Hundred Dollars to any person or persons
who shall apprehend and secure in the Jail Of Holmes
county the said Harrington; and do moreover re-
qure all officers, civil aud military, to aid and assist
IN bringing sand offender 10 answer the charges mude
against linn.
Given under NY hand and the great seal of the
State, at the city Of Jackson, the Sd day Of Ju-
y 1888.
[sgncdl A. G. McNUTT.
| BY tic Governor;
B,anr W PrS'oN Secy. Of State.
| Sad Harrington is 20 or ~ years Of are about
feet loor inches high, speaks rapidly, and i,
somewhat addicted to gaming and drinking.
Jackson, Mi. July TO- 1888. I-dw
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
nEWARE oF sHIN-PtAsrEs !

Let the hboring classes beware. The reign Of
shin paSers is drawing to a close, and many are
the poor ana ignorant who will be caught IN the
trap. Every worthless 5tt Of paper now circulat.
ng, must finally step somewhere! Il viii not stop
in the hands If he rich and cautious The hands
OF the laborer val be is resting place. Let the
working classes beware. Let them begin To refuse
all shnnieS. They can get silver If they refuse the
nEs - Globe
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
A FemaIe Teacher Wanted

AT Starkve, Oktibbeha Coun,y.-Apply TO
IN either Of the Trustees, viz; James Walton,
DR.. Giaspe, 4. BardweIl Satisfactory testimO-
naIs viii be required.
June 3d. lB3S-50-Sw.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
Attention the Whole |:

NOTICE Is hereby given 10 all persons
Y whomsoeyer indebted TO US, either by mole
or account that unless the same is paid or otherwise
arranged BY the let day of August next, suit will
be immediately instituted thereafter without SIN
gle exception whatever. T.. b. DRAKE < Co
June so, 1888. 5lt6
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21

MR.. THOMAS Z. TARTT, having put.
AVA chased the interest Of Spencer Gotten, de-
ceased, in the House Of Gotten, Stewart & Co q
ths City, the business will be hereafter conducted
under The firm Of Iaut Stewart s Go.
TH0S. +. TARTT.
WM. STEWART,
WM. H. PRATT
Mobile. MAY :, lsSS--5I-lm.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
Office OF the Columbus ana Toni
bigby Transportation Comply

COLUMBUS, MI July l6, ls3S,
TNVIIE Stockholders of this Company ARE re-
IL quested to meet at their Banking House
on Tuesday, lllh August ens9ing. at 10 O'Clock,
A. NJ. None viii he allowed to SIT at The Board
but those who have secured their stock III accor-
dance with the provisions of the Articles OF Asset
alton and Bylaws. Punctual attendance is ndls-
pensbIe By order of the Board,
EUGENE b. DRAKE, Casll'r
,Iuly 20. Qt3
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
State OF Mississippi. Choctaw Go

Probate Court, OcIober Tenn, 1897.
n ETTERS Of Administration Of the estate
II Of Benjamin +. Howard, late of said coun-
ty deceased, having been granted at SAID term of
the Probate Court Of sad county, TO the undersign-
ed all persons having claims against said estate, are
requested 10 present them within the time prescr-
bed By law or they will be barred, aDd those IN.
debed to said estate a. requested TO MAXI nine
date payment ABEL. KNIGHT, Admir-.
July 81, ls3S-2-6w. Pr fec 81 00]
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
Henry GAYS declaration Of liar ogoiasi III

HsNRy CLar's declaration cf II'ar cgoiasi th,
occupant and Prescription of Settlers.
a did say The squatters on the public lands
were LANLESS RABBLE that they might
as well seize upon our forts and arsenals, or on
the public treasury as 10 rush out and seize on the
public lands | WILL OPPOSE THESE
CLAIMS As LONG As GOD GIVES ME
THE POWER AND ABILITY To 10
S0."--H Cldy's Speech on The pre- emPion bin
january, 1898.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21
Tnke Nntiee.

II shall be absent from Columbus FOR short
II time. and have appointed Col J. ". Bym
my agent until nv return.
June q-4gIf DAVID LLOYD.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21

WRlG noCrRlNE.--,ueH hare found that the
chances Of harrRg good chief magistrate BY BIRrH
are about equal 10 the chances Of obtaining one by
POPULAR ELECTION. And boast as we will, that the
superior intelligence OF our citizens may render this
government an exception, TINE WILL SHOW THAT
TINS is A MISTAKE. No nation can he an eXcep-
ton, til the Almighty change the whole character
OF mau.-Letter Of Synsy.