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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-05

upon Grand Island an island within the territory OF
the United States can YOU that II IS entirely
without foundation, and that 80 far from my having
any intentions OF the kind, such proceeding
would be in direct opposition TO the wishes and inlen
tons of her Britannia Maiesty's government IN TINS
colony whose servant have the honor TO DC.
Entering at once into the feeling which induced you
address me on this subject beg leave TO call your
attention TO the following facts That 50 iar rom
occupying or intending to occupy that or any S'ner
portion of the American territory, aggressiohs VI
serious and hostile nature have been made upon Tue
forces under my command, from that Island Two
afidavts are now before me- stating that voley OF
musketry from Grand Island was yesterday nreu up
on party Of unarmed persens some OF whom were
females without the slightest prcvocatlen having been
offered. That on the same day one OF my boats I'M
armed by British subjects passing along the american
shore and without any cause being gwen, was nred
upon from the American side near fort Schlosser by
canAon, the property am told of the United States
have also before me the most positive Information
that steamboat called the Caroline, was sold TO the
pirates on Navy Island, and loaded with provisions
and munitions Of war, not only WITHIN Your country
but Immediately under the notice OF the authorities OF
the United States and of the citizens OF Buffalo, whom
you state to have been in commotlon and that these
stores and munitions were forwarded TO Navy Island
Tor the use and assistance of the band OF Pirates
sembIed there for the purpose of invading and plum
darng this country and dividing her Britannia M ajes
rvs land amongst their deluded followers. | have
the honor 10 be, Sir, with The highest consideration,
Your obi humble serv't ALLAN N. MoNAs,
Col. Com. H. M Forces, on the Niagara Frontier
H. w. RoGERs, ESQ. District Atty, &C. &c, DC.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-05
r., the Pubiic.-Canada.

The Erening HsraId contains always the latest
intelligence from the of war; the Niagara from
tier We have Special Correspondents at Buffa-
To- Rochester and Albany, throughout the whole line
10 Navy Island. Our means Conformation mere
perfect and complete than any other paper on the
Atlantic seaboard When the Northern and West
ern mails are too late for the first ereaiag edition,
we invariably publish second edition at o'clock.
So great is the anxiety of the public to know the
resultof the warlike preparations on the Niagara
frontier that shall, next Sunday morning, publish
an edition of the Herald TO be called Sunday Nor
ming Herald, containing the latest news from our
Special Correspondents up the hour of publication
We shall also publish second edition of the same
Sunday Morning Herald, with the latest news from
Navy Island up 10 date of receiving it. Under other
and ordinary circumstances we have too much genu
Inc, natural simple, Catholic pety, to encroach on
the holy Sabbath day, particularly that day de
vote to the worship of the beautiful Blessed Virgin
But at such the present, just the edge of
wars revolutions and Heaven knows what, we are
compelled much against pious inclination, TO en-
croach on that holy day. and plead the example of the
glorious Patriots of l776 an excuse for the act
Annexed we give very beautiful wood engraving
of the Seat Of War prepared exclusively for my en-
chanting and wonderful Herald, by Childs, enc of
the first arusts of this city. Here it is. Study il
patriets-study it, for the sake of liberty and law.
although there is not much law on Navy Island
God knows!
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-05

IT EsSELIsE is again received. doubt the pro-
priety Of continuing her sketches Of the family
under the present circumstances She leaves me TO
grope in the dark entirely She must not forget tia,
she is entirely anonymous and unknown. have
gwen her my confidence in advance, bu, there is a
point beyond which il ought not to go. There is
an improperly in an Anonymous writer asking
the publication Of matters entirely personal TO
other parties without disclosing, not only her pur-
poses, but her name and position. IL ! publish
her remarks how do | know that may not be
inflictng wound on some sensitive female mind
EmmeIine has mind and matter, but il requires d.
reeton can give further attention 10 her notes,
unless the mystery is removed.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-05

Alta late hour last night, the packet ship Charlie
magne, Captain Richardson, arrived below We
have received our letters and papersbut they do not
indicate any great changes in the markets The
great importance Of the Canada news excludes any
details which do not, however, possess interest.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-05

GREAT SPEED.-Tho Message was received from
Albany in Is hours, by Mr.. John M Vaad Mr.. w.
left Albany "Wednesday at o Clock A. M. and arrived
here at m. Wednesday. He drove the first so miles
in 10 hours. We return him our thanks We beat
the Wall street press six hours at least.
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Private Corresposseuce.l
Eastern Girls In the west-- rascinattons of
Love--splcnsiid - eambcsts. sc.


Love--splcndid 80 eambosts. sc.
CLEVELAND, Dec. 1887.
DRAa BENNETT -
promised in my last 10 give you further
description Of our yeung ladies. They are generally
visitors from New York State and New England
with friends here-renl Yankee girls and il moi here
for the purpose Of finding those to whom they wish
TO become "bctter halves nothing is more certyn
than that they do in nine cases out Of ten, become
such. How delightful it mast be to a young and
beautiful GIRL just from the valley Of the uear Con-
nectcut travel into this interesting and enerpris.
ing country, where all is to them novelty excitement
and peasure-to make some dear married sister or
some kind aunt visit! How her young and unso-
phishcated heart must beat with rapture and fond an
tcipsuon, rejecting as il must that here are beasx
in abundance on the q,ti rire for some angelic crea-
ure 10 share their fortunes, and soften their cares
How their little hearts must palptae when they con-
sider how good their chance 10 for finding the "beaa
deal Of their imaginsiions and hear from his lips
ton. And then the idea Of returning 10 their homes
cneaged-wiih the time appointed for their lovers 70
GENE and bring them back again--blushing, happy
brides!
We have only now and then a genuine buckeye
girl Cleveland being settled for the mos, part ~ith
eastern people. There very few old settler with
families grown up" consequently society - IN some
measure unorgablzed, and there numercss circles,
suriously blended, and composed each, 1T parts OF
other circles IS, however, rapidly approving ana
becoming systemafizcd.
Bat you will come and see Cene IN spring time,
when every thing is bright and eesu,llu', aha come
possibility Of your losing ycdr heart 20 iohe l,hper
vious 10 the charms Of lovely woman-for, toough
we boast few eastern beauties, and now ana then
levey native-stl we cannot introduce you 10 me
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-05

~ FRosr's amusing trial for sale at this ONCE
People read this trial instead Of swallowing pills IL
sweetens the emper- clears the blood-promotes laugh
ter-and increases the circulation Free sxpence per
siose
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-05

Resolved, That the papers in this CITY, friendly 10
the Canadian cause be requested to take sueh notice
Of our proceedings, as may be convenient 10 the edit
ore.
Resolved, That our proceedings be printed in
boss carpenter and TO theforeman of each carpen,e
shop in this city.
unexpectedly request co operation with us. and
hope we may not be accused of dictation, by recon-
mending Saturday, the 18th ofJanuary, instant at -
o'clock, noon, as suitable time for meeting in Their
respective shops.
Resolved, That this meeting do adjourn.
(Nne cheers were given for Canada and Liberty
JOHN SHANNON, Chairman.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-05

Names affixed to the
buting one dollar:
John Shannon,
Michael A. Prendergast,
Timothy Daily
jeremiah Coehlan,
Simon Peters,
Thomas KeHnedy,
Thomas Grace,
Augustine Nj. Woolts,
Hugh Murray,
Francis Ward,
Michael Rely,
Michael O'Connor,
Michael TremSlay,
John McCauley,
VIM. +. G. Deans,
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-05

just as we were going to press, we received the
following highly important despatch from our SPECIAL
Correspondent al Albany
Attack ON Navy Island-Captured by the
British.
From our Special Correspondent
AtnASy Jan z 1877
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-05

ture, and courteousness-spokc to them kindly anl
afectonatey, and seemed 70 be pleased at this evi
dence of Their respect. Clay and Mr. Bell Preston
and several Wing senators preceded The refresh
ments were abundant and Preston appeared to be
hungry, from the quantity he swallowed. The strain
of visitors was constantly ebbing and flowing, and
as the rooms were small, soon yielded cur places
TO Others Mrs. Madison is abont 20 years Of age,
bat she does not lock 10 be more than 60 She still
retains her agreeable SMILE and her kind and benevo-
lent expression Of countenance. The company at
Mrs. Adams was also numerous and respectable
At both houses il consisted OF the ellie OF the city, and
feel that il not only high honor but singular
occurrence to be able to VISIT in one day. President,
an ex President, and the widow of an ex President.
Gadsby whom they have dubbed here Sir John, and
who occupied splendid hoxsc once owned by Deca
iur, also received company on that day. HIS house
is gorgeously furnished, and he pours out his cham
payne in streams. Heis determined 10 live in style
in his old days. He has been SO much accustomed TO
keeping an open house al the expense OF visitors mat
he is now resolved to keep his house open at his own
expense Those who visited hlm say that Sir johns
music was much more spirited and erhiirdting than
that at the Presdents-and that they never so much
admired the beauty Of long necks. The day closed
with the tragedy Of Cato, in which your Star, Van
denhoff made his first appearance here. Ii was the
only tragedy exhibited, for the whole day was passed
in great harmony, hiarty and JOY.
The House today has had a resolution offered by
Mr.. Dawson, of Georgia, under consideration. l
relates the Creek tribe OF lndlans-and called Out
good deal of fire on the part Of the Georgans who
are always very excitable on that subject. Wise as
serted, as well as Everett of VT that no treaty pro-
perly so called, existed and therefore none could be
enforced. The former declared that John Ross the
Cherokee was as intelligent as wise and as vrtuous
as John Forsyth, of Georgia, and that the tribe mad
been most cruelty oppressed and injured. This reso-
luton will occupy the whole day. In the Senaiethey
were engaged on private bills, which they were dlspo
sing of without debate.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-05

DALh, SECRETARY
subscription list, each con,
George Ryder,
VIM. Robinson,
Havilah M. Smith,
VIM. Farley,
Robert Stackpoole,
Thomas Shannon,
Martin Murphy,
Samuel Mitchell,
Edward Lynch.
John Higgins,
VIM. McCarten,
Dennis Powell,
George Delany, (
James Corvin,
James T. Shannon.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-06-16

ARAB BEAUTY.--Among them was one Of
the most beautiful girls ever saw, appa-
rently about twenty years of age. She
was Of dark complexion, with eyes black
as jet; the inside Of her eyelids was black
ened with kohle, her teeth were white as
ivory, and her long hair fell down her
neck and over her shoulders behind long
enough for her to sit down upon. She
had large silver earrings, and a silver
ring through her under lip, gently drawing
it down and displaying her fine teeth
Through her hair was passed silver ar
row. combining her veil to the top of her
head, which was thrown back negligently
over her shoulders; she was habited in
long, blue, loose shirt, open at the breast;
her bare arms were covered with bracelets
and amulets, and string of beads was
wound round her neck her feet we're bare,
and two large rings were fastened round
her ANGLES. She walked as all the Arab
women do, with grace and beauty of car
riage never saw surpassed; nor in sim
plcity and elegance of appearance have |
ever seen fine lady of Europe, with her
jewels and pearls, equal this plain and
simple Arab girl Addison's Travels.
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From the Matches Courier.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY,.

The General Assembly of the Presby-
terrain Church of the United States assem-
bled on the 10th Of May at the 7th Presby-
terrain Church, in Philadelphia. The at
tendance Of delegates was very numerous,
and the house was crowded with specta-
tors. The usual sermon at the opening of
the Assembly was delivered by DR.. Elliott,
the moderator at the last session. After
The discourse, DR.. Patton, from Geneva, N.
Y, asked leave to offer some resolutions,
but the moderator pronounced him out of
order, and directed the Clerk to call the
roll ofthose whose credentials had been &C
cepted, in which the names of the delegates
from the Synods cut off by the last assem-
bly,, and from the Sd Presbytery of Phila-
dephia, were omitted. Anumber of these
delegates presented their commissions
which were rejected. Mr.. Cleveland, of
Michigan, then read protest against the
organization of the assembly by portion
ofthat body and declared their proceed
ings illegal. The moderator endeavored
to stop Mr.. Cleaveland, but he finished his
document, and then moved that the Rev.
DR.. Beman, Of Troy, N. Y, Zone of the New
School,) act as Moderator, which was a.
greed to by those of the New School. DR..
Beman took his station in the broad aisle,
and was sworn in by magistrate. Mr..
Gilbert was by them elected Clerk.
A motion was then made that the Gen.
eral Assembly adjourn to meet forthwith
at the First Presbyterian Church which is
under the care of Mr.. Barnes. II was de-
cided in the affirmative. The decision was
followed by some boisterous applause from
the galleries. The New School party
forthwith left the church and proceeded
to business as "7he General Assembly,
After electing DR.. Fisher moderator and
appointing a committee to obtain the books
from the clerk Of the last assembly, they
adjourned.
The remaining portion ofthe assembly,
:he Old School party, after the departure
OF the others, proceeded to organize and
transact their business as if nothing had
transpired. They elected VIM. S. Plumer
ofVirginia Moderator, and Z. w. Crane,
ofN. York, Clerk.
The duties of moderator were then read
from the Book Of Discipline by DR.. Elliott
to Mr.. Plumer, who responded to them, and
delivered an address on taking the chair
A committee Of five was appointed to re-
view and report on the proceedings of the
morning, and an adjournment took place
until the afternoon.
The two conflicting parties are now sep
arated. An appeal TO the judicial tribu'
nails to decide which constitutes the bona
fde General Assembled will in all proba.
bility DO made.
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From the Canton lMi.l Herald.

ANOTHER sUIcIDE.-But few months
have elapsed since we were called upon to
record the sudden and self-inflicted death
of one of our fellow citizens, Samuel K.
Sorsby; and, on Sunday last, Mr.. Isaiah
Coleman, late neighbor of Mr.. Sorsby,
with this melancholy example before him,
also put an end to his existence. Strange
as it may seem, both these gentlemen were
wealthy planters, surrounded by interes.
ting families, and we're highly respected
by all their neighbors and acquaintance
Yet, with all these ties to bind them tc
life, they have suddenly reft them asun
der, and rushed into the presence of the
great Author of their being. The motives
which impelled them to the act have ne
YER been developed, and speculations or
the matter are entirely vain. No ade
quate cause can be conceived for the mourn
full tragedy--and in justice to their memo
ry, we must suppose that they were labor
ing under tempory insanity.
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- General intelligence, &c.

IIckMBy
- woonpuay has been nominated
Lew c"verDor and his Council, Chief
BY inc oDs. ,he Superior Court Of New
Justice o. u II I, is said that he will accept
hamPsn,i' Amos Kendall, it is thought,
the o,,,c bin as Secretary Of the Trea-
ssatr1y''~--iNa'eAs' coH''
,,r, LEGISLATURE joint ballot,
, ~ r,;es stand Wings 70, Loco-focos 45,
ne ppsrvat;ves l6. A most surprising
t tsn9o since the last Legislature.-[B.
vo,Yrv E. HOWARD has been appoin-
:, ' Surveyor General of Public Lands for
" Y. S south of Tennessee, pice Hen
" s, Foote, resigned
CONSERVATIVE NoMINATIoN.-The New
York Times, the organ of the Conserva.
ives in New York, has placed at the head
II its columns the names of Henry Clay
and N. P. Tallmadge. The former for
\ ,prs,ident--the latter for Vice President.
mr. Currency and Staple,-Notes ofthe
Nstchez and river banks are now in New
Orleans. at 22 per cent. discount. Bran
don. quotations without change. Missis-
,iupi cotton ranges from 7 lac.
Loco.fOcoism in MissisSippi.-We learn
from the Brandon Republican that some
islIow at Governor McNutt's table the 9TH
sr day, proposed to drink to the "Erer-
lasting reign O his Honor"
An OURANG OUTANG has been received
a. Boston from Borneo. He is about two
years old; is male, and apparently in
perfect health. He was taken from Bor-
neo by the present owner, who has had
him in possession about one year. He is
said to be perfectly docile, very gentle
and affectionate in his manners, greatly
resembling little child.
MIcH1GAN.-This state last year produc.
I'd nearly 100000 bushels of wheat, l.
100000 bushels Of oats, and 100000
,ushels Of corn,
SPEcIE.-Schooner Eliza Ann, arrived
1t New Orleans few days since, with
s59, 265 in specie.
A correspondent Of the Boston Medical
and Surgical Journal says, that the smok-
ny moderately of tobacco is one Of the ve-
" best remedies, besides riding, for the
dyspepsia.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-06-16

where he found Richard M. Jones, a worth.
less vagabond, in fit of intoxication flour
ishing loaded rife Cooked and with trig-
gers sprung) INDUCING in strain of pro-
family characteristic of himself alone, and
swearing that he would shoot some one.
Col. H. made some remark not at all cal
culated to wound the sensibility of Jones
or any other person, when Jones uttering
an oath, declared that he would shoot him.
Col. H. turned his face, and observing
Jones dwelling his gun, made step to-
wards him, (but without speaking) it is
thought for the purpose of getting hold OF,
and turning the muzzle of the gun, but be-
fore he could effect his purpose JONES' fir
ed, and three leaden balls with which the
rifle was charged entered his left breast
just above the nipple. He stepped pace
or two andlcalling to gentleman near to
assist him, sunk down upon the floor and
expired almost instantly. Jones was ar
rested Immediately and taken before ma
gistrate who committed him to jail.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-06-16

three patrols, whose duty il shall be to pa
troll the streets two nights in every week,
for the purpose Of enforcing the above Sec
ton; they shall hold their appointment one
month from the time they are notified Of
the fact. Any person appointed as above
who shall fail or refuse TO serve, shall be
fined in a sum not exceeding ten or less
than five dollars; and shall make their
return on oath.
BE ii further enacted, That the Board
shall elect one Secretary, whose duty 1t
shall be to keep record Of all the pro-
ceedings orthe Board, record the same in
well bound book to be selected by the
Secretary, and pay for it out ofthe funds
of the corporation; he shall also be Treas
urer and keep true record ofall moneys
received, and how paid out; in case of a
vacancy, the board shall forthwith proceed
to elect another. The Secretary on reti.
ring from office; shall hand over to his
successor, or to the President or some ono
of the Selectmen, all books, papers, mon.
eys, &c, which may be in his hands, and
in case they are given to the President or
one Of the Selectmen, he shall hand the
same to the next elected Secretary, upon
application. The Secretary and Treasu-
rer shall give bond and security In the
sum Of five hundred dollars, for the faith
full performance OF his duty.
Be it further enacted, That the board
shall elect one Constable, whose duty il
shall be to take notice of all offenders o.
the laws, and he is hereby authorized anc
empowered to arrest all such and bring
them forthwith before the president, OF
some other justice of the peace, to be dealt
with according to the laws; and in case Of
the payment of any fines or forfeit
ures, the person failing to pay shall be i'm
prisoned not less than one, nor more than
twenty-four hours. He shall pay over all
fines by him collected within twenty days,
and shall be allowed the same fees as are
by law allowed to Constables of the State
of Mississippi.
These laws shall be in full force and eff
feet from and after ten days from the
time of publication.
T. w. POUND, President.
L. A. BACON, Secretary.
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ORDINANCES.

THE Board of Selectmen, for
the Incorporation of tho town OF
Liberty, met at the Court House on the
9Th day of June, 1887. w. POUND,
President; and w. c. HARRELL, z. P. Bur
LER, and E. A. BACON, Selectmen, w. D.
SMITH being absent. The Board endeav-
ored to obtain the laws of the Corporation,
but failed; consequently, they had to draft
a new code Of laws, which they did, as
follows:
Be it ordained BY the Board Of Select
men for the Corporation Of the tO,cn Of Lib
erty, That il any person shall hitch or tie
any horse, mare, gelding or mule, TO any
shade tree which may have been planted
for that purpose, or to any bannister along
the side walks, or wilfully ride on any side
walks, or pavements within the limits Of
said town, the offender shall forfeit and
pay the sum Of one dollar.
Be it further ordained, That if any per-
son shall shoot any gun or pistol, within
the limits Of the corporation, unless for
tho purpose of killing beef or hog, he
shall forfeit and pay the sum Of one dol
lar.
Be ii further ordained, That if any per-
son shall wilfully leave any dead animal
within the corporation, which ne or she OF
right should remove, so that it becomes a
nuisance, he or she shall forfeit and pay
the sum of one dollar.
Be II further ordained, That if any per-
son shall be guilty Of fighting, quarreling,
or making use Of unbecomlng language,
or lie drunk in the streets, so as to disturb
the peace Of the inhabitants, he shall be
fined in a sum not exceeding ten nor less
than one dollar.
Be IL further ordained, That If any
hawker Oh pedlar shall sell any goods,
wares Or merchandise, within the limits
Of the corporation, he or she shall pay .
tax of five dollars.
Be ii further ordained, That all thea
tres, cfrcuses, and exhibitions Of every
kind, which may perform for money with
in the limits Of the corporation, shall pay
a tax Of five dollars for each performance.
Bet further enacted, That If any negro
slave shall be found lettering about town,
off his masters or employers premises,
without d written pass, he or she SO oiten-
ding shall be punished at the discussion Of
the patrol, moi exceeding fifteen stripes;
and IL any shall be found lettering about
town after the hour Of 4 o'clock P. M, on
Sunday, they shall be dealt withaS though
they had no pass.
Be it. further enacted, There shall be
appointed by the Board one Captain and