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PROSPECTUS
THE WEEKLY PICAYUNE

THE WEEKLY PICAYUNE.
In consequence of the popularity which
our daily paper has gained in all sections
of the country, and the numerous de-
mands we are receiving from all quarters
for weekly journal, VIC have determined
on starting one of that description, to be
entitled the "THE WEEKLY PIcAYuNE."
To adopt the same fgurative style used
in our first prospectus, we have fitted out
the "Picayune" for more distant VOYAGES,
and freighted her with all sorts of notions
in the shape of readables; and if the same
success attends her which she has met
with while coasting nearer home, we shall
doubtless receive rich returns.
To prepare our little craft for the more
extended sea on which she is destined 10
move, we have put on her many additions
and improvements. Some Of her old tim
bers have been taken out and replaced by
new--she has greater measurement fore
and aft, greater length of beam, and her
sheets have been materially enlarged.
notwithstanding the increased size, the
public may rest assured that the Picavune'
will be enabled to work in ssoal ,oater with
he same facility as heretofore, and form
channels Of communication which Il would
20 folly for the dull, heavy vessels at pres.
mt sailing this port to navigate.
Commission merchants and others hav.
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V. r. CRAWFORD,

NTlLL, in future, continue to practice Law
" in the Circuit Courts of Amite, Pike
and franklin, and will extend his circuit to the
county of Copiah. Business also in the Probate
Court of Amite, will meet with his particular
attention.--Office on Washington ST., opposite
the Court House.
Liberty, August 6, 1897
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llRRRTY M0TRl.

/
/ n HNHIS old and well know
1es.. stand, formerly kept b,
i lisis Mr.. Whitney, has been re-Pur
CHASED by him and Mr.. Ander
son. In future it will be kept by them, un
der the direction of the former, who vii
devote his undivided attention TO 1t, rem
dering it in all respects what it should be
a comfortable retreat for all. His expe
rience in public line is well known--l'
enables him to say, without fear OF disap'
pointment, to all, you will be as comfort
ably entertained at the Liberty Hotel as
you can be any where. Horses will be
carefully attended to--we have commodl-
GUS stables where we can accommodate
drovers a. others who may call with every
thing in that line-plenty of provender.
AS for our table, beds, and other things
appertaining to the Hotel, we say they
are good, but do not take our word for it,
come and try and Judge for yourselves.
And then, our LIQUORS too, try and you III swear
Their better you've not found any where;
We have Cider, delicious Cider, here,
hlcn TO tnc LdSte, ana Us the dHlDeT, CledTi
Wine too we have, of all the better sort,
Madeira, Claret, Tenerife and Port.
We've high proof spirits, Gin and Brandy rich;
And Whisky, old Monong0hela and Peach.
Ofthese men need not speak, for We defy them
Totell how good. they are before they try them
The undersigned have also lately pur-
chased the stand known as M'Dowell's
Tavern. In adding this spacious house.
yard, stables, &c. to their other accommo-
dations, they can say their means are more
ample than any before ever could boast
of in Liberty for the reception of custo-
mers and the public Owing to this ar
they are able also to accommo-
date many boarders in addition to the
number they are now accommodating
They say to the public, we solicit your
patronage. M. NJ. WHITNEY,
J. &. ANDERSON.
Liberty. Feb. 10, 1888. 8-tf
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TAX COLLECTORS
S a T. Is o

ON SATURDAY the 99th day of De-
" cember next, will offer for SALE,
at the Court House in HoLMEsvILLE, Pike
County, and State of Mississippi, the North
East Quarter of Section 80, Township l.,
Range 8, of Lands directed to be sold at
Washington, situated on Silver Creek
bounded East by lands of Littleton Seal
all other sides by Public Land--or so much
of the same as will satisfy the State and
County TaSes, due from James Hunt, for
the years 1866 and 7.--Amounting to
$500.
SAM'L. BACOT,
Assessor and Collector of Pike County.
May 10, 1888. 21w6
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DISSOLUTION.

HHE late firm of G. F. Oldecop
& Co. was this day dissolved by
mutual consent. All those indebted to
said firm, either by note or account, are
earnestly requested to come forward and
settle with c. F. Oldecop, in whose possess
sion will be found the books.
SAMUEL TILLOTSON,
C.. F. OLDECOP.
Liberty, May &c, 1888. 2l-4t
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JAMES M. SMILEY,

attorney and COunSeIInr at I.aw,
xXTILL practice in the several Courts o
w Amite and the adjacent counties.-O
flee in Liberty, Mississippi.
August 8, 1887 Sat
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ed on two sheets, making l6 pages to each
number; the postage on which, for one
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one hundred miles three cents. By de-
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is viewed as a wrapper and subject to no
postage.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-20
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
No. XI

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81, 1897.
was yesterday called out Of the city to dine viii,
an old friend, and did no, get back ill the mails were
closed. did not write Of course. Nothing of any
consequence, however, transpired. The House was
occupied in listening to speech by Mr.. John @.
Adams, against Texas, Slavery, &c. SC. The old
man got very wofsh and found ii necessary to take
box Of Brandreths pills.
In the Senate, Mr.. Calhoun, presented h series Of
resolutions touching the abolitionists Of the North,
and they gave rise TO severe debate. They will
compel any southern man in Congress To toe the
mark, as they 60 exclusively for State Rights and
Southern Institutions. They cannot be lodged
The southern man who goes against them, must
and will be abandoned by his constituents.
Both Houses, have spent this day in receiving pc.
ti,ons and memorials, &c. In the Senate, Mr..
Morris Of Ohio, offered set of Abolition resou.
tons directly the opposite Of those offered by Mr.
! Calhoun, which were ordered TO lie on the table and
be printed. Next Wednesday, Mr Calhoun's resou.
tons will be taken up, aud the war of words be.
tween the South and the North will be commenced
Both Houses adjourned till Tuesday next.
Yours, &c.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-20
COLUMBUS, MISS.
SATURDAY, January 20, 1888.

U1-We are authorized 10 announce Capt REUBEN
H.GRAsT as candidate for MAJOR General Of the
9Th Division.
COVE are authorized to announce MAJ. ABsI-
LON FARAER, of NOxubee county, as candidate
for Bngadler General Of the ID Brigade and 4th
Division.
90 We are authorised to announce RICHARD 5.
GRAyEs of Starkvile. as candidate for Brgadier
General ofthe LIST Brigade of the 4th disyision Of
Mississippi Militia, composed Of The counties Of Ok
tibbeha, Choctaw, Carol, Yalabusha and Tala-
hatchie.
To- We are authorised to announce Gen. JANIS
CARrEA of Columbus, as a candidate for reelection
to the office of Brigadier General of the ID Brigade
of the 9TH Division of the Militia Of this State.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-20
GEN. WASHINGTON AGAINST PA
MONEY

Our readers have seen frequently the Vi,
Jefferson on the subject Of currency; bu
may no, know what were the sentiments Of
ington on the same subject. We now pla
fore them letter iiom Washington to Mr..
mas Store, which We ask them 10 read
weigh his positions and the reasons he q,
and then they will be able 10 determine VI
the present administration Is not on the q
occupied by the Father Of the Constitution.
ask our oppOhenis to read the letter, and, al
profess to reverence the opinions Of this 9
man, they will perceive that they perfectly
eide with those maintained BY his cOn,emI
Jefferson and Madison.--.N Y. Daily N,
Mourn VERNON, Feb. 49, IL
To Thomas Stone:
DEAR SiR-Your favor Of the 3C,h ult.
duly to hand. To give an opinion in u Ct
SO much importance aA that which has v
agitated the two branches Of your Legislature
which, from the appeal that is made, is III
create great and perhaps dangerous diyisic
rather delicate matter hut as this divers
opinion is on u subject which has, believe
pied the minds Of most men, and as my sent
thereon have been fully and decidedly exp
long before the assembly either of Maryl
Of this State was convened, do not scrt
declare that, If had a voice in your leeis
it would have been given decidedly agains
per emission, upon the general principles
lnutlllty as representative, and the ncccsG
il as medium.
To assign reasons Tor this opinion, would
unnecessary as tedious. The ground has
so often trod, tina, hardly place remair
touched; in word, the necessity arising
the rCni of specie, is ,eprssented as grsaisr
ii really is, | contend that il is BY The sat'
and not By The shGdo~ Of a thing, that We
be benefited. The wisdom Of man, in my
BILE opinion, cannot, at this time, devise a Pl
which the credit Of paper money would be
supported; consequently, depreciation keeps
with the quantity of the emission, and artcl
which il is exchanged rise in a greater ratio
the sinking value of the money. WEe.eln,
Is the farmer, the planter, the aitizan, bent
The debtor may be, because, as | have obs
he gives the shadow instead Of the subs
and. in proportion to his gain, the creditor
body polite suffers. Whether It be legal
or not, it will, as has been observed truly,
no alternative. 1t must be that OF nothing
evil equally great . the door il immediately
for speculation, BY, whicA the least ds'iS
and perhaps'mOsi vOluabie part Of The eo@
~, IS preyed upO~ BY the more kHOr'HS
crafty Spectators.
But, contrary TO my intention and decIsl
| m'otfering reasons in support Of my oPls
reasons, too. which, Of all others, are least
ing TO the advocates Of paper money.
therefore, only observe generally, that 80
people have suffered by the former ems
that, ike burnt child Who breads The ~
person will touch It who can possibly aso,
the natural consequence Of which will be- y |,
specie which remains unsupported, will be
up. With great esteem and regard,
| am, dear sir, SC.
GEORGE NASHlNGl'
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-20
COLUMBUS RIFLEMEN.

II will be seen by the following act, that this
spirited company has been incorporated by the
legislature, Great credit is due to the Lowndes
delegation for the zeal and industry with which
they persevercd in behalf of the corps. They
are entitled to The thanks Of the citizens Of Gun
town Tor their praiseworthy efforts.
An act to incorporate The Columbus Riaensn,
Volunteer Company in the City Of Coiam-
bus.
SECTION /. BE it enacted by the Legislature
Of the Slate Of Mississippi, That the Colum-
bus Riflen.en and their successors be, and they
are hereby made and created, a body polite, I'M
der the name and s,ylo of the Columbus Rife.
men, and to have all the rights and privileges in
cident to such bodies corporate, not Inconsistent
with the laws Of this State or Of the U. States.
SEC. 2. Be II further enacted, That the said
Company may adopt such bye-lows and regula-
tons, for the government Of said company, as
they may deem necessary or expedent; provided
that said company shall, at no time, consis, of a
less number than forty members, or more than
one hundred, exclusive Of officers.
Sec. g. BE It further enacted, Tha, the of
one First Lieutenant, one Second Lieutenant, one
Third Lieutenant, and one Ensign, vito the usua
number of nome Commissioned Officers, and The
said commissioned officers shall be commission
ed by the Governor, at the time icing, and TAX,
rank with officers Of equal rank, in the militia 0
this State, according to the date Of their respec
tive commissions.
Sec. 4. BE II further enacted, That tho off
GERS and members Of said Company, shall be con
sdered as Minute Men, and shall be subject t.
the immediate command of the Governor, o.
other superior officers Of this State, TO be callet
into service by his or their command, whenete
in his or their opinion, the State may require lhei
services.
Sec. 5. Be ii further enacted, That the com
missioned and non-commissionc! officers ant
privates of the said Company, be exempt from al
militia duty, except in time Of actual war, invasion
or Instruction, provided that the said Compa
ny shall comply with the existing militia laws no
inconsistent with this act.
SEC. 6. BE ii further enacted That the off
GERS now in command of said Company, shall be
commissioned by the Governor, and their com
missions bear even date from the passage Of lhi.
act.
Sec. 7. Be it further enacted, That this Ac
shall not be so construed as to prevent the Lcgis
lature from repeating the same, or any par
thereof
SEC. s. Be it further enacted, That all acts
or parts of acts, contravening or coming in III,
pervlew OF this act be, and the same are hereb,
repealed, so far as regards this act.
Passed the Senate, Jan. 10, 1888.
j. NJ. DOWNS, Sec'y.
Passed the House of Representatives, Jan. II
1888.
C., NJ, pRlcE, Clerk.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-20

HIcu PKEssuRE.-The Democrat has "raiS-
ed steam" enough to puff into importance every
blockhead in the Universe. It's columns last
week, were enough TO sicken even the friends OF
the individuals, who were so wonderfully lauded
in them.-.1rgus.
We do not know to what Article in our last pa
pei, or to what "blockheads so wonderfully laud-
ed" our federal neighbor alludes. Some COM
plments were passed on Mr.. Ports of Kemper'
and the Lowndes Delegation by our Jackson cor
respondent, and by the junior editor Of the Dem
ocrat in his report of the proceedings Of the Lee
gisature and this was all. Being good demo-
Gratis, these gentlemen are of course IN The estl-
nation of the federalists, "al the talent and all
the decency party" mere blockhcads. The most
fulsome panegyric bestowed on one of their par
ty is all very good, but word oEpraise said in
favor of democrat sckens the Feds, and causes
them to turn up their noses in disgust. Verify
they are rare set of fellows-noblcmen, "ev'
cry inch of them" II requires no singh pres
sure" to raise them into importance.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-20

Important 10 Opposition Ordiors.-Mr
Fletcher of the Massachusetts delegation. has
completely destroyed himself as politician. Not
however, by beng guilty ofuucring base ISLANDERS
against the administration and IFS tiends-ihis is
virtue in the eyes of federal whisgery but by
being so foolish as to attempt to be specific in
slander-by making his avelments so distinct
that they could be met and reued. This was
terrible blunder-one which the old siagers OF
federal whiggery, especially they who are IN Con.
gress. are particularly careful 10 avoid Gentle.
men DESTROYS Of being conspicuous as orators on
that side ofthe house, will therefore learn from
this striking instance. that in vague generaliles
only is safety to be found They must confne
themselves 20 empty lhunders about profigate and
corrupt administration, fifty thousand office hol.
ders, pap, bribery and corruption; &c,-for when
they attempt to put their lalsehoods in shape
which admits Of specific reply, they are sure 10
Fletchered,"--a word that will probably be.
come current 10 express the suicidal ACT of run.
mig ones sclruron snag PnnsTrepian,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-20
No. XII.
WasHISeroS, Jan. 3, 1873

w AohiNVlVN1 d 1900
Alter vacation of three days, both Houses OF
Congress re-assembled, yesterday and proceeded to
business The House occupied itself with calling
on the States for petitions and memorials and as the
call was commenced at Wisconsin, we did not get
down to the abolition Districts, and of course no
thing like ardent excitement took place.
In the course OF the morning, Mr. Dawson of CT
introduced resolution, calling on the Secretary Of
War for information touching the Cherokee Indians.
Mr. Vie seized the opportunity to make his ap-
pearance as the champion of those people, and
whist he was up asserted that John Ross, the chief
OF the Cherokces, was pattern of intelligence, and
morality, aud virtue, which the Georgia delegation
and the Hon. John Forsyth, Secretary of State.
might initiate with advantage. Messrs. Hosey,
GlaSscock, Dawson, and Towns, Of Georgia, replied
to the assault with great severity Of irony and sar-
caSm. The affair, however, was settled on the
spot Long before all the petitions had been got in,
the House adjourned The Senate, was employed
the whole day with petitions.
To-day, MI Calhouns anti-aboltion resolutions
will be taken up in the Senate, and Of course will
cad to scenes of excitement. II any thing very
Interesting occurs, will write you tonight.
Yours, Sc
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-20

visions Of the Constitution. In July both parties
were fairly in the field, and Messrs. Claiborne
and Gbolson distanced al their competitors. In
November, Prentiss and Word were, in fact, the
only candidates in the field, the friends Of Mes rs
Claiborne and Gholson generally not voting. In
2l counties which gave those gentlemen 4lss
votes in July, they received in November bat lag,
their friends in most ofthe counties not voting at
all. Under all these circumstances, any claim to
the seats occupied by Messrs. Claiborne and
Gholson must be mere pretenslcn.
We shall advert to the subject again.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-20

~ Our neighbor of the Argus, Col. P. B..
Barker, who has recently become The sole proprl.
etor of that establishment, has enlarged his paper,
and much improved its appearance. The Argus
SNOW one Of our ncatest Journals, and is, every
way, well conducted. Its politics are the very
opposite of ours. and Of course such as we con-
denim, but we will not, on that account, withhold
the commentator due to merit and enterprise,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-20

CoxcREss.-We have not received any thing
of Importance from Washington. As it respects
the ultimate decision relative to the claim oil
Prentlss and Word to their seats in the House,
we learn that the Committee on Elections will
report in taror Of them, but not until late in the
session. -.irgus.
We should like to know where the Argus got
his information fiom.-0urs is Of u directly oP'
posite character. We are told upon good author
ty that the Committee will certainly report
against the claim Of Messrs. Prentiss and Word
to their seats, and that their report will be sane
toned by the House. Nor will it be long before
the matter is settled-a few weeks will show
whether we or the Argus are right. In the mean,
time, we have not fear as TO the result
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-20

GTWe are happy to learn from the following let
ter addressed to us by Col. GholSon, that he will
soon be able TO attend to his duties in Congress
WAsHINGroN, Jan. 2, 1888
Gentlemea-Be good enough TO say to my Mlsss.
spp friends who have addressed me letters since the
commencement of Congress, that they shall all be
attended To as soon as am enabled to write.
to attend to my duties, in consequence of severe
attack OF the infammalory rheumatism. lam hap
Ply 70 say, however, that have good reason to hope
that shall soon be restored to a condition to re-
sumo my labors, and then all my correspondents
shall be attended TO. You.s, truly,
C,o,soS
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-20

Map Of .Mississippi.-Col' saml. G~in has
presented petition to the Legislature, asking a
loan Of the State for sufficient sum Of money to
finish his contemplated map Of this State. Great
pains has been taken to give the boundaries cor
rectly. Col G. have associated with hun IN the
enterprise an old surveyor, Geo. Daugheny, who
Is extensively acquainted with the location of ali
the new counties. This map will be the most
perfect of any now extant.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-01-20
CANAL. MEETING.

4, meeting of the citizens OF Dunlaps,iiie end
vicinity, a, The house of George Newland. ESQ.
on Thursday eniny the l1,h inst. GEORGE
NENLAND, Esq, was called TO the Chair. and
and JOHN ". Scorr appointed Secretary.
the object os the meeting was stated by Rob
or, Morrison. who presented Charter for the
Richm ,ad an Rockville Canal Company, which
has been adopted BY the citizens of Richmond,
which read and adopted by the meetings
On motion. israel Kirk, John ). Hunt, and
George e~land, were appointed Commission
crs.
On motion. Robert A. Templcton, Israel Kirk
and George Newland, were appointed cores
ponding committee.
On motion, resolved that our Senators and
Representatives be requested to use their infu-
in the passage Of bill, granting charter TO
the Richmond and Brookv lille Canal Company.
On motion, resolved that the proceedings of
this meeting be signed by tho President and Sec
rotary, and that the editors of the Richmond and
Rockville papers be requeste~. to publish The
meeting then adjourned sine die.
GEO. NEWLAND, Chairman.
JOHN w. Scorr, Secretary.
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z
Mr. GLENN from the committee of ways and
means repr,cd u bill to provide for the election
of county treasurers
On motion Of Mr.. PERISE,
The report made on Wednesday, 81 inst by
MIR. PRoFFTTr from the committee of yest,gl;io;
into the affairs of the State Bank, takcu from
the table, when Mr.. Per.ne offered the following
preamble and resolution:
Whereas, The charter Of the State Bank ..
Indian. was granted fo- the express purpose Of
aiiording accommodations TO the whole people OF
the State, and not to benefit pririlsged ter
And rhercas, The people of the State, through
their Representative in General Assembly met.
have Il right at all times, and under all circuIn-
stances to demand information from said Bank
respecting its transactions and its conditions, am
also to examine In to all its affairs
And Whereas, said Bank is amenabe 70 the
people and to that power which gsscit existence
TOR Its ccniIct-iho 5etore,
Resolred. That the resolutions recently addressed
by the officers OF the Branch Bank at 1nji-
anopolis TO the iivestig committee appointed
b. this House. is in dcrogaiion OF the dignity OF
the House. direct insult TO the reog.e. and
ought to meet with utmost Misrepresentation.
Which ELECTED the wer.nest discussions iha,
has been witnessed this session. which lasted TIL
the House adjourned
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-01-20
Richmond Lyceunl.

Our friends Of the Lyceun, will do the justice to be-
eve that exceedingly regret inability 70 give place,
at present. the very able and Interesting address of DE-
H. PRErLow delivered befors sociaty the evening
of the 9th instant. It's length, (Which would occupy more
n page pa PERI could be diminished i'll JUS
tca the subject, philosophical discussions of this COM
pass, however interesting in another iozn, would preclude
variety, which the generality of readers expect in
present exciting of times The address
rainly highly credisabe its gifted author and sincere
y hope thai association well calculated elicit
efforts Of genius and expand the powers of the mind, will
receive increased attention.