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Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-03

The vicksburg Register, Canton
Herald, and Manchester Wing, will
each give the foregoing advertisement
three weekly insertions, and forward
their accounts to this office for col
lection. [Southern Sun. 16.3t
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-03

MUuISVH CUUUIY,I
Circuit Court at April term
1nAR
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17
Translated from the Bee.

HORRIBLE MURpER.-We have again 10 give An
account of one OF those murders. he idea Of "uict
causes our blood 10 shudlef llapfeers ;hat five
Irshmen ON Friday lasr, aheus II n'G1ek in ite
forenoon, entered the house OF gsfsUa driEE N
the parish of ST., Bernard. Havlng enlsfed the
dwelling nj the unfortunate man whom tl,ey .aut.
dered, they asked for bteakfast, which was served
them; having finished, one Of shsm left his seal
and went up 10 The tavern keeper After an in
terchange OF few words, the report OF FIRE arm
was heard, sad the unfortunate tnvern keeper foil
bathed in blood, struck by ball in HE breast
Hearing HE cries who happened to be in
the house ran in searcely she perceived by
The assassjns when an .her ball struck her and
brok her cheek bone. An unfortunate child gent
" sleepng, did not mov these wretches 10 pity:.
they threw themselves upon il and broke its lin bs
with the butt end OF their pistols, or with clubs
In short the unfortunate tavern keeper who still
survived his wound, was killed by blows with a
dix, md his belly cut open. To avoid the con-
sequences of the crime they had committed, they
each took aorss and rode to the city, with such
speed that one Of The horses fell dead upon arriv-
ine.The manner OF the three men soon excited the
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

lF Adams and Wallis Circus, at the corner OF
S, Charles and Poydras is doing Furnishing
business, and every night merry crowd is
rendered still more nerrv bv series of amuse-
! men,s agreeable and we'll exc, uted "a
| took place under tent. The Circus ia delight
fully cool, anA the artists employed in the various
| Sports of the ring, are highly talented To nigh
| Mrs. Benso'-he graceful avg darHg fe'Hal,
sontstrlan, whose sElLl ffis .rld3a g!tll en- o
| the horse, and t,er elegance wuaG On lih woUt
fit her to conlmcnd the 1sv-&f% If YRS 4 r,a%on
! takes her benr6t, ana hes"p,s rray G
attractive entertainments lfia shrtll D, and f.ht
| less will insure a crow5 OF VISIT trs 'Ila sic ~
Of hand I'D toats ii scena.h, be- statn% as.ia {
ana tumpling, nte h'shij amusing. ami he girca
| is cnol at al times
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17
i}A THING.

The man who wishes well tn his fellow citizens
cannot too earnestly or 100 frequently urge the
necessity of regular and repeated bathing. In the
East bathing has assumed the firm and por-
lance of religious ceremony, and II is certainly
not less ESSENTIAL in the Souih. DR. Comhe's work
saline and animal mater left on the body by per-
spira,on be not thoroughly removed by constant
ba thing, or wa shing, they will evidently obstruct
the pores and irriate the skin. May we not then
attribute neglect OF the bath that troublesome
Eruption, the prickly heata To preserve health, Il
bath should he as frequent and regular as change
of linen, being quite essential TO comfort and
cleanliness, and though it is certain that many
mony men are healthy without their use, it is
equally sure that thousands would be preserved
from sickness, or DEATH by their regular and FREE
uuent enjoyment. I, is certainly a most desirable
,hirg To have spacious range Of baths on running
water, cheap and easy Of access, where the tone
mechanic, the overheated out door man, or the
confined clerk may promptly and easily refresh
his exhausted system, and strengthen mis- weaken.
ed muscles For these who affdFd more
expensive indulgence, our Second Municipality i.
now abundanly supplied with baths that canno
Ut SIR 1assel IN any city, foI extent OF actomm3
tiaa aud convenience Of arrangement. vi ets
,sa ji.fta and elegant raDge o! baths Ia w Ca.d
yssl,s ssle!!5 essab ts5metn, is, Camp ST., where
evsre lu,u,r ,fai Il IT, tend, cold, or showe
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

Mr.. EDITOR Of The LOUISIANA ADVERTlSEiR
H. having in last evening COURIER an aitleie
- siened LIE Coet in which he calls IN, a cowardly
ilnposter and gain states tina, I was on paroe 10
me il is quite evident hat, when man thinks binse
injured, it becomes him seek redress; and ny Tue
various communications have iced in the Courier,
il ia also quite eyitcn that Mr. lie Coet thinks himself
aggreved by me. In which MIR. LIE coet has had
opportunity enough since arrived to Try my eonrnge
il such be his desire; and to do so without shufflng
would be more to his honor than raise newspaper
warfare: fling that an old sailor is very adverse to
IT, however, tile gentleman is still under the mpress,!ol
that coward, he easily test the faet NV,
ut No. 81, Old Levee street, where he or his
find me. With rag ard to the parole, must again sa
itise tire, FALSE. lis well known, that an oll'ce
in nv navy would think himself above putting tn
captain of merchantmen under parole. .,rr
;vi7 JOHN CLARKE.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

TIE P,-syune OF s"ru'd'' ILL Nv" - 5
1t states thai .ls News gives tirry bath keep
IN Cln,lnna, hari ub, 40 -as 'i'e Quo serlht
wen,ed lha oal. msa7 49, s'ard rab"'o -.
dirty lubs, si,'eh aeEe no. Il nee ut = TIE
liule Pc uso rqsss $50 ."ls'aHe 8 s's'' g 'ha,
Rossi has no. 4een 10 eor eli, enes 81 fsn s"ey
&c, meaning .one ypat an4 laIi sss. New We
can assure our neg o7t ,rsfrs ia'f eantotriee'was
here about mpiD sage MT t4'teIli'i IN at
tendance, as Usual. lus,s not essA Tact because
the little PIC did nj PICK il ny.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

The article in las nights Courier beaded
ssElectinns'' lacks bu, ssscrtia! to MAXI II n
very fair ar,iclc,-,truth. AS il staods ii is lis
sue of fuhricaons, with blu, one veracous phrase,
and tina, is the titst.-.'lhe wings have carried the
elections - For the rest. it it would reverse the
names of parties, il would b.. ,ulcraby correct
It's abuse of >he wings fer manufacturing votes is
Imaginable VIII" commenced the practice, Mr..
Courier! These loco 'ucos are extremely rate be-
cause the wings have used one of their own fa-
mi'rar roGs to help 10 whip them with, for the
Manufacture oi vates is coeval with, and conse
quent on The origin Of Jack ,nism. Had they not
80 frequently defeated ele wings by this meta rous
means, the true American cl, zens had never
thought OF such thing; and now to hear these
loco fncn's rai for il, after the exposure of
such acts of this kind as their party perPetrated
| in the late New York election, where the leaders
took up 10 the polls large gangs Of a hundred
aliens, and mnde even them vote in two dstinct
wards, is truly anghuble Did the Courier never
hear the story ofthe confessor and the hoster PEN
| tent who after avowing to hundred roguerles
was asked, -"did you never cut hole in the
( manager and sell the oats you thus stole from the
| horses? M, Indeed, fnther! you sure? Yes
| truly! Then l forgive you. When nexf the
hostler saught the confessional out came ack.
nowledgement OF holes in the mnnger, selling OF
oats, &c. Il. ALI! ha said The confessor, thought
you must have forgotten that last week! No, in.
deed, futher, did not, nor should have though,
of the trick, had rot your reverence taught me
| how to doir." Can YOU make the applcatigps
| Mr. Courier?
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

TIC O7fal7' ~ f.I7El-e1 Nv sFE'1I :" ~ u
is The Art,ilei, $50, III 'he inian y $50 h
additional number u officers is LAG, besides q
ordnance. The pay of the Privates and non com
missoned officers i'll the infantry and artillery is
increased to eight dollars. An additional ration
go cents) is allowed 10 each officer tor every five
years service. The engineers and ordnance arr
advanced 10 cavalry rates.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

Some Moue maGc.-The U. S Piacennes, Lieu
Wilkes nd Peacock, Lieut.. Hudson, dropped dow n
to the naval anchorage on the 9Th from Norfolk
1t is conectured that the exploring expedition
will sail about the middle of August.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

A email mistake -. lnaof,co in the " ai'e
convention h1at n the Stgts aauss iH AG@nsto
made furious ettgek On he Hhig pattF f., re-
moving the picture ot Jackson which two years
ago stood over the speakers chair; it was, said
the impa ASSIGNED orator, one of the infamous results
in Maine! 1t was most REASONABLE too. Mere, the
furious orator, was informed by the editor Of the
Portland Argus that the picture had only been
placed there on speculation by the pafntes. aud
faAen away by hm becsose he former ]nroFace
leg .slui ure would not buy them.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

PUBLIC NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN,
NsHAT, whereas, ray brother Doctor James Grant,
j late of Cohahuila and Texas, died in the army
Of Texas, in the month Of March, 1886 Whereas IN
der date of August 90 of the year Daniel Teller
addressed letter 10 me from Nacogdoches, in Texas
acquainling with his having received ED my said
Brothers. WILL dated at Bexar, Dec. 30, 1895, citing
forth that he; MIR. To'er and myself were named execl-
tors. And, whereas the said Ioler mentions in the
letter abov alluded to, that he had the Will duly regis
tered; Notwithstanding, which have strong proof that
he never had it pro ated; and further, have found my
anxious enquiries and eXertions, tor the last two
years. insult lcient to obtain copy.
Now, therefore, be it hereby formally known that the
said roer has authority nuke any disposition of
or give title to, any land or other property belonging to
the estate of my deceased roheg or act IN any thing
appertaning the same: but that am instutng steps
towards the recovery Of said will, and shall at once
roceed to such measures my character OF execu-
tor, are now calledfor.
HUGH GRANT.
NorE-rhe editors of Texas newspapers and New
York Albion respectfully requested to copy tins
advertisement three times and send their accounts to
the office of the True American or to me utthe Sur
veyo's Office, I'd Municipality, ofNew Orleans.
~
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

A Observation-Disclosures, Jai VII dams lie Cou,
n rer DIV hier I'm article signe Lecoet dams eqnel
loron,nn qsn,;l.homme Sc croft offence, il dot cher
chs4 Sc are rendre rais Dune naniere honorable,
ct on pas yomir des Injuries dams les jonrnaaS; vienx
marin je sus mauvais ecrvain. II est eyidant que
Mr. Lecoct Sc sent ole zee; en- cas-, sill veut fare
essai de mon courage sans detour nj tsrgversatioas,
ie sus son service. Je demeure rue Dc la Leyee,
No. 81. Jele renete solamellemnt, qui EST faux de
dire que etais lie par promesse vis,a-vs dn
Capitaine du brick Francais. lie coinmandant dun
atiment de guerre nexige amais DIES promes ses Dun
e4uipage marchand ce serait uu dessous de sa ilg
mite: ce NEST point d'nsage.
17juillet JOHN CLARKE.
pint Of win gar, nernidg, ninon, and night
h,s ,,,,,, ,,rpd nj, .Hrritve cure hydrophph
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

fer The fine steamer .Prairie'' arrived on Sun
day in five days from ST.. Louis. She departs
again on Sunday morning next, and offers thus ar
exceIlen, opportunity TO our travelling citizens
| going west.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

southern extremity, where il was confidently sup !
posed they would be starved into capitalization The
frs, purpose Of the plan Of operations certainly
succeeded, but the other was decided failure.
II is true that the Indians were driven down to-
wards Cape Florida, the swamps and everglades,
but the same m easGre which effected this served
to supply them with abundance Of provisions, in.
! deed more, much more,.a some OF the Intelligent
1 chiefs now gone West assured us, than they ever
had before, when they ranged the whole freely.
And thus ii was. The same large body OF troops
who compelled the Seminoles 10 retreat before
them also drove down all the game in the country,
so that DEER wild turk eys BIRDS and every species
e of game were in such abusdance that many of the
s chiefs could sit quietly the logs. al the yer,
y entrance Of their camp, and single out tiae buck
!, from herd Fish were in such pro'uslon in thu
= little lakes and nets as to be utterly dsregarde
rom their pro!usnn; wild turkeys were shot b
v the boys as easily as would gobbler in poultr
re yards birds Of the best ana choicest kinds were
g. profnsion all around them, and Noco-see-uholn,
% very intelligent chief, AYERS thai there is now
e, that section of Florida food Tor million III
T. indomitable M,cusukies now in possession {
e. these everglades. and living on the supplies thu
Of kindly driven into their very hands by their whit
foes, and thus while the generals were calcuatn
NJ that the savages were sustaining wretched ext
"a tence meagre roots, or starving in the swamp
% the willy lndians Were teastlng, on the very lat
70 the land.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

Accident.-We are truly concerned to find that
The chapter of accidents to Mr.. Whitman's boats
is not vet finished The "Mazeppa" in coming
rolnd Dauph,n Island ~ the night ut Snnda,
brok her shaft, aud hnh to make the hest Of he
way to the city with wheel. She arrived a
the railroad however by o'clock.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

The Louisiana Advertiser of yesterday, in some
remarks on paving, has committed sveral errors
lie spenks of the longitudinal granite block pave
men in font of Washington (I.atayette) Square,
in St. Charles street. That portion of the pave
men, he audes to is not of granite blocks, but
refuse curb stone, which although liable OCCASION
ally to tip up at the corners, i, much more easy
for horses carriages or than the round stone,
and costs infinitely less for repairs. If the editor
| of the Louisiana will examine that part OF the
pavement, on tho same street, beginning at
Poydras, he will readily discover the granite
block pavement, which he will find as firm as
when first laid, and which will remain so for a
lifetime Longitudinal granite blocks are to be
laid on St Charles street, between Girod and julia
and will, together with the square block just
! m enoned, continue to be samples of system o
pavement which mus, necessarily superceds al
Others only in this city, hut in every cnrn'nef
cial city in tie Unioa.
1t will he reme,n bered that this is the fret ex-
pertinent made in the United States, and on tn
report Of its success, other cities will follow til
example AN ALDERMAN.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

A somewhat singular effect at'enaed the prose-
cuion Of the plan LAID out and acted upon, for the
finishing Of the war in Florida. The object OF the
generals engaged has been IL draw carbon nt
troops entirey across the Penpsular, and by pres
sing on in sou,hery direction, to drive the
indians down into The everglades and towards thu
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

1t IS said that swimming school for ladies has
been established in Boston, but we suppose it is
only floating rumour
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

0erThers will be no mail today from The North
owing to the accident on board the MazepPa, the
contractor having SO many OF his boats damaged
he had none to send to Pascagnula yesterday This
is another of the consequences of obl,giglng the
m all to start such hour as 10 keep the boats
outside the Island in the dead of the night
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

Mr.. Clayton, and ad,s came down from 'he
clnuts IN tn 5ti, july autul 80 miles from Cur
cinnati. Whether they descended to earth in the
way Of Mars and Venus, or Apollo and Diana we
are not informed: few couples however ever i'll
dulge in such high flights while keeping com
pany together.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17
ROBERT NJ HtNNAY,
ROBERT A ROBERTSON,
Notice to the r ublic.

Notice to the Public.
HNlF'rY DOLLARS REWARD for the conviction
Il of 'fhef or Tneves-On Saturday night the 7th
ms tant my Iron Chest was orcibly broken OPEN by
some villains and robbed OF the following:
About twenty dollars in specie
snail tin box having my name on, and containing,
Jeln II Gldtanl's note ut nont IS, from 9Th
Januar, 1887, for Sl0ll rs
Castagne's note ut 4 months, from 18th
January, 1887 for GUY ~
CasagIe's note at a months, from 18th
January 1897, for 600 10
Morton and PatterSou's u liquidation) note at
60 days, from 23h May 1897, for 400 90
Jun's Vairu's role al 80 days, from July
9th, 1887 foi ll5o w
is ist, 1885, for 1919 25
FELTON, and Holders noe at months, from
February ISL 1898, for 0 90
FELTON, and Holders note at months, from
February 1st 1885, for lll w
3D. ,IsmarS S' 1888, for ''''>, = = ~ 722 81
f837. nayabIe on demand, $50 II
and smy other documents and papers not recollected
Also,
The Western Marine and Fire Insurance Company
Policy for fire, risk or goods.
Ditto, certificate of shares OF stock.
Merchants Insurance Compans's shares Of stock.
Canal and Banking Csmpany's certificate tor shares
of stock.
The public hereby cautioned against trading OF
negotiating Tor any of the above documents as
payment of them hereby stopped they having been
, stolen from me by some thief or thieves unknown
&c BLANCHARD,
iy12 80 Grayier street
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

MI Peyton Gay, U. S. consul at Martinique has
left the island without formal netice, and the au.
thori,iss there refuse to acknowledge the person
to whom he had delegated his power. Mr. GAY is
in New York.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17
LAST DAY OF CONGRESS

Washington, 9th July.-ln the senute public
business was transacted, and an adjournment took
place until December next.
In the House of Representative, Mr.. Wise's re-
solution relating 10 absen, mbers was rescinded
Mr.. Adams resolution that the House had no right
to enforce the attendance of members after IL
O'clock Saturday night was los: by 80 to Al {.
Mr.. Gushing moved sundry extra compensations
to chaplans, messengers, librarian, &C., which
were agree to by 97to 80. Five thousand dollars
were appropriated for printing the Madison Papers
The fines on abs en-, men,bers taken in custody on
| Sunday mornng 'cmltg=t. The usual COM
mi,lee being ietorni't visiting IN The President
that he had ne iurtgsr communications fer them
the House adjonrned t" Dsaee'oer next.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17
ne P, syuna Of Saudi, III. INTO two !.

CANADA Sir J,hu Coaorne has resigned, =,
Capt. Sanion. K. n commands on the lakes.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17
gNM ssggB
DE La
NHuaraicipalite No. q.

lSeance de Mardi lie JUN 1888.
Resolu que &c Conseil approuve les mo-
obligation faites par lie conseil de la lere
|Municipalite, Ia resolution adoptee le IL
du mois dernier, Reinforcement a la vente
de Pfef de terre borne par les rues Tchou. |
spitoulas, Magasins, Commune ct Canal,
ainsi qu'elles ont etc communicates par lie
Marie ce Conseil.
Signe,
JOSHUA BALDWIN, Recorder.
Resolu que la resolution adoptee Ia
i stance de ce Conseil lie Is du mois der
4 nier, requerant la Banque de Carrolton
d'enlever un certain encourage, soft sns-
\ pendue iusqu'a la decision du process pen
siant actuellement entire les proprietaires
dams lie voisinage du terrain au centre de
] Ia rue Poydras ct la Banque de Carrolton
Signe,
JOSHUA BALDWIN, Recorder.
R6solu que le Tresorier payera sur For
DIRE du Mare a la pompe incendies de
Columbia No. 5, lie montant de leur compte
pour reparation ct entretins de leur case
pompe; Ia somme dudit compile s'elevanl
deux cent soixante dix sept piastres soix
ante deux sous.
Signe,
JOSHUA BALDWIN,, Recorder
Resolu que lie Tresorier paiera sur l'or
Dire du Marie A. Geddes, la somme d
deux cents cinquante piastres; 'cette som
me etant ascordee a tire de recompenst
conformement la resolution du Conse
du II avril dernier, pour apprehension {
conviction de voleurs.
Signe,
JOSHUA BALDWIN, Recorde
Resolu que la somme de $500 soft ava
Gee VIM. Doorman, a compte sur l'o'
vrage quill fat ct les materiaux gull
fournis pour la construction du marcl
Poydras.
Signe,
JOSHUA BALDWIN, Recorde
Eesolu que Louis Meridier soft ct d
meure autorise endosser les billets
Municipalite, pour lesquels il receyra
meme compensation que celle allouee
NM. VIM. Deacon, Junr ct autres.
Signe,
JOSHUA BALDWIN, Record
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

rFWhen paralysis Of the stomach takes place
from drinking ice water, II tea spoon full at ca
yenne in cup .f repeated evey 90 u
30 minutes, will snbdue the chs and restore
perspir4 ton Avoid alcohol carefully.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

yg1HE subscribers have This day associated them
4 selves in business, under the finn OF I"nAny g.
R0berty0n and solicit continuance of the patronage
experienced by r Iuanay while conducting business
in his own ,nlle, General Agent ana Commission
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

A new theatre is building in Louisville which
viii he opcned under the management OF Mr.
rntstus
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17
NOTICE,

NEW ORLEANS IL NASHVILLE RAIL ROAD
IN COMPANY-A train of cars will leave tho foot
of Canal every day for Bath and the Prairie,
o. clock, NJ, 10 VI and NJ; returning at 10 NJ,
p NJ, and NJ, except Sundays, when they will
l-aYe at 3 a NJ, and ! P NJ and return at y VI and
p NJ. JAMES III CALDWELL,
ivIn,l;t President
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

QFCur intelligence from New York is one day
shol5, ew,g 10 TIE non arrival OF the railroad cars
" IL he Pima tipht it0 -,oily BallHo'g.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17
olgHt, 7-I

Resolu que la somme de $500 soft avan-
eeea VIM. Doorman, a compile sur l'ou-
vrage quill fait ct les mat6riaux gull a
fournis pour la construction du marche
Poydras
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

ME-GeG cusks of Ihomaston lime for sale by
IL CHASE IL DIXEY,
IVA CUstomhousc street.
sI.OGK TIN, TIN LATE 4 ZIAC-30pigs black
2 b tin, 100 boxes Tin plate, and is casks ziu, in
store, for sale by 5 LOCKE 4 GO,
jv1i g. Old Levee.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-17

ONE DOLLAR REWARD.
I'D ANYWAY on the 2lst inst an ind {, apprentice
IL to the carpenters trade named Frank Baahet or
Banhor, aged II years. speaks Dutch or Eag s had
roundabout; white or blue pantaloons. The above
rewarJ viii be paid to aay one delivering him 10 the
subscriber. Ailpersons are cautioned az alnsf employ
ing or arburing nm ut their risk. 'oil'