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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24
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MADISON C,rNrY Nuy 2 1929

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MADISON CoUNTy, Nov. 2, 1888.
As great anxiety is felt, all over The
country, to know how the cotton cron q
this year viii ttrI out, have lhon,h,
proper to give you statement, "a far &c
my personal observations have extended
III madison county, the average crop will
be about one half, compared to that of ZIG
ana 81. Some Pl1nters Will make fnll
crop-while hundreds will not even mat
halfa ore. The very dry season-,he
heayy rains the first of October, and seve-
raj heavy frosts, as early as the 9th Octo.
cef--a9ae great damage to the cotton. -
l." 'he first part # he summer, the uorms
and lace, nade a great havoc-you may
see, Ia passing Trough a field, hundreds
OF large and fine looking stalks, that are
entirely destitute of boIs. never saw
such poor prospect fer any thing like q
tar crop of cotton. Even what few boIIs
there is on the stalks, are very slow il
opening, although the leaves are killed bv
the lrosI. In Leake, Yazoo, Carol. Atai.
Ia and Homes, the cotton crop, IS about
the same as that of Madison, ifno, still
more unpromislng: In The river counties
believe the crop will not turn out rs we'll
as those In the back Counties although |
VIII admit, that the stalks are better boiled
but they do not open, and even admit
ing that they do, it is evident that the
olahters cannot begin to save even half
"A crop let alone full one, when here
they have the first Of November upon
Them. In the river counties they have
not more than commenced any thing like
picking. Even if all, or even two-lhirds
Of the hollis open, the planters cannot nick
it ui.-Mississippi will not make half q
crop-and if she does even maxe a half
crop, (Which there are many planters do
not believe she wilI,) we will be perfec,I,,
taking ever, thing in.o consider.
alton.
| have, also, advices from Alabama
Georgia and South Carolina, which re-
present the cotton crop of these States as
being very short,--the planters maxine
ABOUT nall crop. In Alabama and
ueolsla, many ofthe large planters have
hired out their hands to work IN ,ho s
roads, as they have not made cotton snf
lc'ent to mud employment for them-and
" the purpose Of defraying expense.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24
MADISON.
From The Columbus Democrat.
CoLUMBUs Nov. 10 1924

Gentlemen - deem it proper
communicate 10 you, for the information
the public, the fact of my resignation
my seat in The senate Of the u. State
II is cue to Tue people from whose repr|
senta'ives ! received this distinguish
trust, TO explain the motives which hayl
led me to resign #. | will do.so freely aul
frankly.
| The late resignation Of his sea, upon M
bench of the high court II Errors aas
appeals by the Hon. Danl. w. Virgil
presented vacancy which | was inyIla
to li'l. did not feel at liberty to reject iii
invitation, and the following are NY I'd
sons: When it was contemplated las, "a
by the lat, incumbent, to retire from thl
station. had the honor to be propos
as his successor,not only by his voIunhi3
recommendation, but by that of the mes
|ters ofthe bar in this andthe adjacent cos
ties. was narrower Aattered the asse
rance, that these testimonials were saus
TONED by the feelings of the peopls
throughout the entire district. was The
prepared to accept and enter upon the o.
ice. ] had then Just been reelected tn
presiding Judge Of this circuit; elecle
without opposition, and under the mc
Observation-Disclosures My interest won
not be prompted by the expected appoin.
meni-l felt too sensible, however, delr
ence due to the popular sentiment u
hesitate have YET seen no evidence a
any abatement of the confidence the
manifested, or Of The wishes then express
ed. have done now what then intends
TO DO. and would have done ifthe az ticu
ed resignation Of Judge Wright had beel
made.
l feel sure that this appointment i
much better suited omy taste, habits, slp
dies and qualifications, than the one from
which have retired. believe that thcs
who have known me long will concur IN
this opinion The step have taken con i
no., therefore, be regarded as dircl,ciuu
of duty by me. | am pleased TO be -ensag
ed in the service Of my country. anal i
have prond conviction, of which tho
most rindictire malice can never DEPRIVE i
me, that during the eleven years in whicA
| have served the State, l have never de !
serted my post or betrayed my trust. an
persuaded that ! may appeal with entire
confidence to those persons who are well
acquainted with my history since cast
my humble lot and destnies in this coun I
try, for convincing testimony of the con.
slancy and fidelity with which filled Tho !
oihcc Of a member Of her Legislature hf
I'VE consecutive years; of her convention ]
Tor revising and amending her constiu
lonal law; and that of the presiding
Judge ofthis judicial district for four yeasl
lhey can testify that | have devoted hs
gree" and palmy days Of my youth. uoI
o pleasure or amusement or idIeness. bit
o the severe and responsible labour 81 pub.
&c employ ment. My days are Mastering
nfo the yellow leaf. The summer Of ri,sr.
d manhood will in a few years give place
Q the autumn Of life. My sun existence has
cached the meridian; its future progress
down ward. My destiny has imposed url
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24

A RoBBER ARREsTED.-.John Cook.
alias Sheddy, who has been extensive
ly engaged in the profession Of robbing,
was yesterday arrested at his store
house in garnet on Old Levee near St:
Louis st. The principal scene Of his
labors was Exchange Place. He had
broken into many offices and carried off
considerable portion ofthe wardrobes
of several of the learned professors
who reside in those parts. When taken,
he had disposed of portion of his
plumber, but sufficient still remained
TO enable some to identify their proper
y and convict the rascal
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24

Explosion Of A Railroad Cara keg OF
powder which was placed on one of
the freight cars of the Touawanda
Railroad on Saturday evening, caught
fire froma spark, and blew up-injur-
ing operson, but scattering aquantity
OF goods which were not aware of the
contents of the keg
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24

a wasted skeleton as you see now, SILENT !,
} and sadly back to his former house.
i Here he avoided all society, and onl
to me confded, not indeed his sorrow-lo
that remnned locked up in his own b.
som; but his plan. Hetrought me draw
ing Of the former residence his hetrolhet
which faithful memory had eDabled hin
to sketch, and begged me with great ear
nestness, TO assist him in erecting aisimilal
dwelling The oversight ofthis work, he
added, with sigh, shall be the business
and consolation of my life" ior," he conf.
dentially whispered in my ear" il is for
Anna. You know her house is destroyed,
and have promised to build her another
like it. when it is finished, she will come
here and live in it with me-" looking at
thu pale face and wandering eye of The
sufferer, l thought within myself, / will be
deed Of humanity TO encourage him in
this delusive hope, and consequently en-.
tered into his views with zeal which
secured his confidence.
took care that the work should advance
as slowly as possible, and accordingly the
first simmer was CONSUMED i'll selecting a
site and laying out garden in which III
lips and other costly flowers which be
knew TO have been tayori,es of his betroh-
ed, boomcd in the creates perfection and
beauty to greet her on her arrival. (
length the house was finished, with is
brightly secured utensils; all was prepared
aud elistened with true Dutch neatness. -
But, alas, no Anna camel with
tender affection he sought,out and te-Fur.
chased parrot which he had BROUGHT from
India for her, and in the first bitterness of
his sorrow had given TO stranger. lie
next bounght finch and taught it to sing
her favorite air. The poor man done ev-
erything that love and tenderness could
suggest; but still no Anna came, aud with
the subtle imperfect reasoning Of insaui'y
he now supposed that she was delayed by
adverse win Is. Since that idea took pos
session of his mind; he carefully notes
every variation Of the weather;wish renew
ed hope he repairs every morning to the
beach, with his spy-glass in his hand,
spens the iyelong day in following every
dlsrant sail.
Just as the good pastor had ended, we arr-
we'd in front of The house-whose friendly
and cheerful exterior contrasted so strong.
w with the sadness and misery within.
We were leaning against the garden gate
INDUCING the sad reflections awakened by
the melancholy tale, when Adm cine
forward to meet us."A pleasant evening,
Aeam, SAID The pastor in kind and lricnd|
~ tore. "fes pl'asnnt evening. Do.
n4iaio" answered the stricken mar, and
'h1n, wtI'i Tsmlie 81 anguish that went
to our very aearla, he Immediately added
"a fair wtl.d :ar Anna--she will be here
by morninym
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24

The Hon. Thomas III, Williams has
been appointed by the Governor, Senator
N Congress to gill the vacalcy occaslioncd
by the resignation OF the Hon. James F.
Irotter.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24
n HI u 10 N.
NOVEMBER "a, 1885.

The Office Of the Lexington Union is
..ept in the. house formerly occupied by
A. Wilson, Esq. on the northeast corner
Of the square.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24

CorToS A great anxiety is NANTES.
ed by all TO get at the probable quantity
Of Cotton raised this year, we refer our
readers 10 an article taken from the Mis-
sissippian over the signature of Madison.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24

We have nothing as yet from the New
York elections, We were in hopes that we
wouldhave been able to give the returns
of the City elections in this weeks paper,
we think the returns would have reached
us before this, but for the very low stage
of water. We look for them in time for
next weeks paper.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24

The Southern Literary MESSENGER. is ,
monthly periodical, edited and published
in Richmond, Virginia, by Thomas w.
White. The October and Novemhe,
numbers are on our table; and if we had
space sufficient, we would take pleasure
IN giving to them the notice thew so rich
ly merit.
Although, with the Editor Of the Mes.
sepger) we do not "assent to all of the ar.
guments and conclusions" contained in
Judge Harper's Memoir on Slavery, vet,
TO speak in mercantile phrase, we can not
but class the production as number one. Il
carries with it the impress Of mastery
and gigantic mind, as we'll as a benevolent
heart. While it breathes pure shirt Of
patriotism and philanthropy, unalloyed
by party faction or ephemeraI doctrine: if
speaks language too firm to be miscon.
strued by the fanatical Iordlings Of abol;
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24

We pnbisha letter from Judge Tro,.
ter to the Editor ofthe Columbus Demo
crat, which gives his views and also the
reason of resisning his seat:in the Senate
OF the United State, and stating at The
same time that he'has received the an,
po'ntmcrt of Judge Of the High Court Of
Errors and Appeals, in place Of Judge
Wright resigned-we are truly sorry that
the Judges business was s1ch as to com.
pe'l him to the course he has taken. 70, he
was an able member, and an honor to the
Stats&cm Whi-h he hailed.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24

Urn REGIMESr.-We publish to do,
Communication from "a Volunteer,
which will lie found il another column -
we agree with "a Volunteer.' so far 80
our friend Col. A. G. Otey is concerned
but at the same time he seems to cast
slur on the Governor and his staff which
we think uncaled for, and that it shows .
ma''gn'ly at heart. to say the least o,
1t, but as it is we'll known that wa
have never had Governor to attend
or 60 round the several counties 10 review,
the militia, we think such affected b;ts
should be let alone-as we have no donb,
the whole Regiment considered tha,
neither officer nor private did nothino
more nor less than their duty. And ,s
Tor "iashy doings," we suppose "a Volun
Ieer" would have had the Governor and
his staff to have appeared on the field
nuffled up in their blanket coa,s-prov;d
I'd they had any.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24

A Cobtler of Swan Strcet.-A CobIer
living in Swan street, Minories thus
pompousy announces his calling: "Sur.
gerry performed here upon old boots aud
shoes, by adding of the feet, making
good the legs, binding the broken heal.
ing the woundcd,mend the constitu
ton, supporting the body with new
soles. Advice gratis by B. Mares,
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24

The protracted Presbyterian METH @
which convened on Saturday last held
until Wednesday evening, considerable
revival has taken place in our town and
we hope 1t may still continue-several
have joined the church
The ministers present were NIessrs
b'aek, Dickerson, and GaIIahar.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24


TRlFLlNG MISTAKE The clergy.
man of the little island of St. Kijda
did not hear of King Williams death
till few days ago, and consequently
had been praying a whole wear for
health and long life to his Majesty
while he was lying in the gravs. So
unfrequent is the communication be-
tween St. Kilda and the Mainland.
that a newspaper put into the post.
office on the day Equalization did not
reach the reverend gentlemen till two
years and a half after date.
The insurance company ofNewYork
have chartered and sent out a shin to
look for the cargoes of the Sardius.
Kentucky, and other vessels lately
wrecked at The South.
Natchez Courier Oct. 80
FLOUR was held by large house in
New Orleans on the 9th inst. at the enor-
nous rate Of twenty dollars per barrel, this
house having monoplized the whole stock.
A flat boat arrived the cay after, when il,
fell to $l5.-N. O. PIC.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24

Hozoo Circuit Count We are Informed
|1hat the Yazoo court is in session and that
property is selling rapidly by the Sheriff,
negroe, men sold on an average for $500
river monay, we are also informed that
some property was offered for Brandon
m"ney which brought but little more than
that sold for river money. -.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-03-14
The resolutions offered by Mr.. Norv

The resolutions offered by Mr.. Norvell
in the Senate, relative to the receiving ol
slavery petitions seem to have brought up
on him the charge in certain quarter OF
being the advocate of slavery, and it is pos
sible our own remarks on those resolutions
may have led some into such belief. The
following extract from correct report Of
his speech on the subject we publish as an
act of Justice to Mr.. NJ, clearly rejecting
as it does, the slightest adherence to the
cause.-Kalmaazoo Gazette.
"Mr. Norvel said he was no friend to
slavery. He reprobated epcry appearance
oft. Though born in slave state, he had
when at the age of nineteen, lett the pater-
nal roof of his father, refused the offer OF
slave property made to him, and as decid.
eddy refused to receive the proceeds of the
sale of such property. He had on tpo o,
three occasions subscribed money for the e.
Emancipation of indiUidual SLAVES. He had
when member of the convention by which
the constitution Of Michigan was formed
introduced the resolutions against slavery
and reported the article which was unanl
mously adopted into that constitution, de.
carng that neither slavery nor involuntary
servitude should ever be introduced into
the state except for crimes of which the
party shall have been duly convicted"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-03-14

horse artillery, 1896; cavalry, 1871 artillery,
1851; nf,ntry, including light infantry and RI
hemen, l64,034; companies of artillery attached
toinfintry regiments, 2,9l0. The aggregate num-
Der falls short of that for 1896, by s,7l5. OF
this Decrease 1889 are in the city of New York,
and the residue falls principally on the other ci-
ties and villages IN the state.-N. Y. Paper.
Thus it will be seen that New. York and Michi-
an alone, furnish rising 100000 men who are
subject to do military duty. In case Of war, We
may safely calculate that equal number at
least of men who are not obliged to do military
duty could be brought into the field, should their
services be required, being altogether about four
hundred thousand able bodied fighting men,
We can safely calculate the force of the militia
and other fighting men of the States bordering
on the northern British Provinces, at 10000
more--amounting, in all, to about eight hundred
thousand.
With knowledge of these facts staring them
in their faces it is perfectly ridiculous to hear the
Canadian Tories talk about war with the United
States; about taking Michigan for the use of
the Indians, and many other alike contemplate
threats made by authority, through the Tory
Press of Upper Canada. Their mpudence sur
passes any thing we have ever before heard Of
In case of war between Great Britain and tho
United States, our frontier States could whip out
the Canadians so quick that the inhabitants, poor
fellows, would not know what hurt them. ~
guess" the Green Mountain Boys Of Vermont
would show them thing or two. 1t would not
be the policy of Uncle Sam to take the Canadas,
unless he could SEQ some chance ahead to get rid
of them again, for the Lord knows we do not
want such set of beings within tie jurisdiction
of the United States.
1t appears that the Canadian Tories are making
preparation for war but whether of their own
accord, or by orders from the British authorities
aci oss the Atlantic, we have not yet learned.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-03-14
Difference which he paid to the rights Of

Difference which he paid to the rights o
others.
As man, Mr.. Cilley was warm, ardent
generous, noble; as friend, true, faithful
abiding. He was in the meridian of his life
and aged 35; the past was the earnest oil
the future.
In his death, Maine has lost one of her
brightest ornaments, and the nation is be
reft Of devoted patriot, and an ardent
and jealous supporter Of its free instilu
tons.
The sun which set upon the lifeless
corpse Of my late friend and colleague
rose bright and cheering upon the distan
Preside circle, and the wife II his bosom
blessed its gladstone beams, and told her in
nocent children that it brought the return
of their father one day nearer.
"Alas nor children more shall he behold,
Nor wife, nor sacred home"
Who shall now penetrate that bereaved
mansion, and witness the tears, the agony
the distraction of the widow and the father.
less? Mr.. President, cannot. May the
Father of all merces be their comforter and
support.
OF the cause and manner of the death
of Mr.. Cilley, forbear to speak but allow
me to say, that is my solemn conviction that
he entertained no i'll will, and intended nc
disrespect to Mr.. Graves, in any thing tina,
occurred and that in accepting the call, he
did nothing more than he believed indispen-
BILE, to avoid disgrace to HIMSELF to his fam.
lily, and to his constituents.
Mr.. WILLIAMS then submitted the follow
ing resolutions, which were unanimously a.
dopted.
Resolved, unanimously, That the Senate
will attend the funeral Of the Hon. JONATHAN
CILLEY, late member of the House OF
Representatives, from the State of Maine, at
the hour of IL O'Clock tomorrow. and as a
testimony of respect for the memory of the
deceased, they will go into mourning, by
wearing Grape round the left arm for thirty
days.
And, as an additional mark of respect to
the memory of the deceased,
Resolved, That the Senate do now adj.
journ.
Then the Senate adjourned.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-03-14

Observation-Disclosures are in circulation in
this county for subscribers to periodical about
to be published in this state, to be devoted to the
subject of common school education. We pub
lish circular in our paper to-day upon that sub.
ject, signed by the committee appointed to make
the necessary arrangements. They have prevailed
upon Mr.. Pierce, the Superintendent of Public
Instruction, to take charge of the editorial de-
partment Under his charge it must prove val.
liable journal and we consider it the duty of eve.
ry man to use his exertions to procure subscribers
and give it a circulation in every town and set
Element. We are happy to have it in our power
to say that the people of this section are making
every exertion to procure subscribers. st. Joseph
county will furnish from six hundred to a thou.
sand subscribers. The price only seventy fire
cents in advance.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-03-14

ted,
DETROIT, March 6, 1888.
Sir--Last evening the committee of investiga.
ton, having concluded their labors, took vote
in relation to the report to be made respecting tho
western part of the southern rail road. Messrs :.
Bradford, of the Senate, and Doty, Vickery, KEEL
logg and Buel, of the House, agreed to report in
favor of location through Lockport, Cassopo.
lis and Miles, Mr.. Bradford had ready prepared
a report to that effect, and which was signed by
the above named gentlemen, in all, five. Tho
whole joint committee consists of ten members,
so you will see that not even II majority of tho
committee have agreed to recommend an altera-
ton. Another report in favor of the present To-
cation is in preparation, and will be signed by
Messrs. Clark, Cook, and MKcy, of the Senate.
1t is understood that Mr.. Kingsley, of the Senate,
and Mr.. Dorsey, of the House, will not sign eli.
Their report, but that they will vote against any
alteration to DO made by the legislature. They
are said to be in favor of leaving all alterations to
the board of co nmissioners on a re.survey, if
deemed advisable to order one. That such is the
opinion of Mr.. Kingsley, there is doubt.
OF the opinion of Mr.. Dorsey, have no perso-
nal knowledge.
The bill to remove tho route on the eastern on d
has been under consideration in the House to-day.
Little or no progress has, however, been made
Most of the time has been spent in hearing read
the evidence taken before the committee. The
speeches will commence tomorrow.
OF tho Patriots I can give you no certain in
formation. That they dispersed is the opinion
generally received. At all events, none now are
to be seen in this vicinity.
The British troops are at this moment entrench-
ing themselves, and building breastwork nearly
opposite Detroit, but for what cause God only
knows. That tho Canadian authorities are highly
exasperated at the Americans, they take no pains
to conceal. No rational man, however, can rca-
sonably suppose that they intend to fire upon this
city, nor can the mystery Of their movements Q
easily solved.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-03-14
Bank Commemorative convention c

Bank Convention.--Th convention Of
the representatives of the general banking
associations of this state, which met in this
city on Tuesday last, adjourned last even-
ing. Thirty six or seven associations were
represented. The convention was com.
posed of some of the soundest and most In
telligcnt business men of the state, and their
proceedings were marked with unanmity
of sentiment in favor of making every prac-
ticable exerton TO ensure safe currency
to the people of this state, which promises
well for the future. Free Press.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-03-14
Mem york Bocerv Theatre burned

New York Bowery Theatre burned
The Bowery Theatre in New York, COM
pleted about year ago) was burned to the
ground on Sunday morning last. The side
walls only were left standing. Several 9TH
or adjacent buildings were also consumed.
1t is not known how the fire originated, bul
is said 10 have been the work of an incen-
diary. A black man who slept in the loft Of
a stable adjoining, was burned to DEATH
Cleveland Herald, 24H.