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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-18
Anticipated Xnsurrection among TIE Slaues
tn Marshall County, Mississippi.

anticipated Insurrection among TIE Slaues
I'll Marshall County, Mississippi.
meditated instruction among the ne.
Sroes in Marshall County, Miss, was detec-
ted few days since, in time to avoid the
disastrous consequences OF such calamity.
We trust the bloody minded nstiga Tor OF 81
viIiainous plot, may receive, and speedily
me heaviest punishment the law can inflict.
The Pontotoc inieilIgencer of the 4lh ult.
gives the following statement
Tho insiigator of this movement. we
learn, was ,ohite man, ns 10 usual in all &C.
currences OF this kind, and the plot was lis
closed through the fidelity Of slave. The
negro in question could not endure the idea
OF ms mistress falling in general massacre,
and divulged the plot 10 person ofrespecta>
oiiity, by whose advice the negro appointed
night on which 10 meet the fiend who d
recied the plot. for the purpose Of hearing
ms plans IN full and receiving instruction
On the night appointed, several persons
having secreted themselves close al hand for
The purpose of overhearing the conversation
inc negro met the cOnspirator, and SO soon
as he mad opened his plans sufficient 10 fur
nish conclusive evidence OF his guilt against
himself, the persons concealed rushed upon
MN and secured him. After his guilt was
rendered certain, the Indignation of the
whole community around, was 80 greatly ex
cited that II was with much difficulty the
Jaw could save the culprit from the venge-
ance oil Judge Lynch. But we are reioiced
10 say that in North Mississippi regard for
The laws and the constitution prevailed over
me Lynch code, in o case better calculated
Than any which possibly Can be conceived
OF 10 arouse the passions aud impel the ci,i
zens 10 administer justice with their own
hands.
The Circuit Court OF Marshall county
commenced itsreguar fall session on yester.
day, and doubtless the fend who could plo,
SO heilish conspiracy agains, The very exis-
,ence OF society, will Immediately receive
hat justice which its enormi.y demands and
the law awards"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-18
OBITUARY.

Swee!iy Eel! asleep in Jesus, on the morn.
ing Of the 18th inst. in the I'D year of her
age, ELIzABETH, wife of f.. Valentine,
decd. Toa !aiihfol and conscientious dis.
charge Of all her duties, she added "Tbe or.
nament ola meek and quiet spirit"
This ancient servant Of Christ was a great
sufferer Tor the last twelve months oil her
now
"Her languishipg head is at rest
cts thinking and aching are Ger;
This quiet, immovesbDe breast
us heaved by affection no more.
Her heart is no longer the seat
"Oj trouble and toriuring pain
''It ceases 10 hUter and beat,
at never shall suffer again. Com,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-18
SPECTATOR.
-sTAuNroM-
THURSDAY, OCT. IS, 1898.
ANOTHER CALAMIroUs FIRE.

ANOTHER CALAMIrOUS FIRE!
On Friday morning last, about half past
four o'clock Jour ci,izens were again aroused
by the cry Of fire, which proved to be in the
front stable of the Eagle Tavern, owned by
Mr.. George Geiger, and in the occupancy
Of Capt. Henry McClung. The whole Of
the extensive stabling OF that establishment,
was consumed, together with the stable and
carriage house Of Mr.. Merrill Gushing, ats
tacheG TO tho brick house lately owned by
Mr.. Joseph Ponts, and which has been u
sed for como time past AZ part of the Tavern.
Also, the stable, carr isge. house and grauery
Of DR.. f. T. Stribling, and a stable On the
loi Of MIR. John Cooper. Six horses perish
cd in the stables the Tavern. Mr.. Poage,
Of Rockbridge. we regret 10 state. was So
verely burnt, in an effort 10 rescue some OF the
horses. He succeeded in getting GU, one,
aud returaed for tho purpose of rescuing his
own, but the FIRE having been communica-
ted to tho front Part of the stable, his horse
refused to move, and he had at last 10 make
his own escape through the flames! The
Tavern house was saved with great Difficult.
ty, a. were also the lumber house off, C.
Sewers, Esq. and the extensive stabling oil
the Warrington Tavern. Fortunately a.
gain for our town the night was quite calm
otherwise there 10 nc knowing where the
fire would have stopped. Besides the roof
OF the houses were damp from recent rains
which was another favorable circums,snce
yet Notwithstanding several OF them cnugh
from the cinders which fell upon them.
Three Of the horses bnrnt belong 9 ed TO cit
izsns, viz: Capt. McClung. Dr.. Reynolds
and w. B. Kayser. Esq other three
10 strangers: Mr.. Poage of Rock bridge, MIR
d. A. Kayser Of Allegheny, and Mr.. Tay
Tor, of,he Engineer corps.
There is now no doubt that the former fir
a. we'll as the present one, were the work @
somo vile incendiary or incendiarie..
therefore becomes every citizen to be on tn
alert. The Common Council have author
lied the Mayor to offer a reward of $50,
for the detection and conviction of the villai,
or villains
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-18
CORN TRADE OF GREAT BRI.
TAIN

The great interest felt in this country.
says the Philadelphia Commercial List, in
relation 10 the crop Of Wheat in England,
and the relative duties accruing on foreign
Wheat imported into that country, has in
duced US to publish the following authentic
regulations, under which the Corn trade OF
Great Britain is al present conducted.
Abstract Of Act 9, of George w, Chap
ter 60.
And whereas il is expetlient that Corn
Gram, Meal and Flour, The growth, produce
and manufacture OF any foreign country, OF
OF any British possession out of Europe
should he allowed TO be imported into The
United Kingdom for consumption, upon the
payment oi duties 10 be regulated from time
TO time, according 10 The average price OF
British Corn made up and published in man
ner herein after required; be it therefore
enacted, that there shall he levied and paid
10 his Majesty, upon all corn, grain, meal
aud Hour, entered for home CONSUMPTION in
The United Kingdom from parts hey ond the
, seas, The several duties specified and SET forth
in the table annexed to this act; and that The
said duties shall be raised, levied, collected
and paid, in such and the same manner in
all respects as the several duties Of customs
mentioned and enumerated in tho table oil
duties oil customs inwards annexed.
yInlported from. any Foreign Country.
Misunderstanding 10 the average price
OF Wheat, made up and published in manner
required by law, cideiicit,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-18
FROM THE PACIFIC.-wes are in
debted to an esteemed friend for the follow
ing extract from letter, dated

FROM THE PACrFiC.-we are in
deb'ed to an esteemed friend for the follow
ing extract from letter, dated
"GUAYAQUIL, Aug. 6, 1895
we are sorry to inform you that Peru Is
again in lamentsble state OF revolution.
The vessel that sailed from CsIIao on the
2Nh informs us that the revolution was de
clared on the 2S;b, and by an arrival from
Payta since then the same is con firmed-that
all the North OF Peru, which includes The
departments O! Liberisd, Jsoln Huaylas and
P'erra, had declared agains, the confedera.
Ion. Generals Neia and Sienna bad ma rcb
ed IN Lima with $500 men, and had ar
rived at Chancay, about four leagues from
Lima, where they were joined by General
Obregoso, the President OF Peru, with 600
cavalry from Lima 10 complete the comb
nation, and declare the re voIution against tke
froiect0ral Government OF Genera. Santa
Cruz There are two bsttslions Of Bolivian
troops stationed az Lima, and General Mil
Ter, Governor Of Csllao, aud General Moran.
who has commanded the naval forces have
bean considered sisunch friends OF Santa
Cruz-how they will act we do not know
yet, but j. 10 likely they will endeavor eth
or 10 put the revolution down or hold nut in
the castles of Callso. as IdilIer was putting
water and provisions in the castles.
Goa. Santa Cruz is in Bolivia, ant: had a
considerable force there, and should no g.
voIuiion be made against him there he will
mot give UP The ship without trying his
strength The expedition from Chill, con
| sIsting OF tbirty.;hree transports with 5000
men,-'nc'uding soldiers and sslots,-no
doubt ssHed from Valparaiso on the 4tb ulli.
mo, as by accounts from there oftbe Sd, q
part Of The army had already embarked and
no doubt long ere this have arrived on
SONS part OF The cosst OF Peru TO CO operate
with tho revolutionary parry 10 Lima. We
are not si ell surprised that this revoluti on
should have taken place, as several attempts
have been Whether they have &C.
Iuaily succeeded we do not know but think
u very probable, as il appeared so notorious.
we have great reason to thank the prudence
and foresight Of our President Rocafaute,
who has so strenuously opposed having any
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-18

From, Fort Gibson The ST Louis Bull
le'in OF the 10Th ult. says that intelligence
was received there on the previous day, that
an express had been sent from Fort Towson
to Fort Gibson, stating that large body Of
Indians had assembled near the borders q f
Texas, within short distance Of Nacos.
doches The papers OF the Mexican officer,
signed by Busta,nenle, offering reward and
plumber TO the Indians should they make an
inroad in Texas, had been obtained and sent
10 Fort Towson is supposed that an in
vasion of Texas was the object of the Chero-
kee council, and not an attack upon our
frontier.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-18

Steamboat Law.-At Cincinnati the
Inspectors appointed under the Act of
Congress regulating steamboats,, have
condemned the boilers Of several boats,
and they have consequently ceased 10
run. We trust that in every section of
the Union the Act will be rigidiy en>
forced, SO that an efectual stop may be
put to the wanton sacrifice Of life which
has heretofore SO frequently taken place.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-18

PennsylpaniG.--Ret from "a coun
Ties give or;er, the Administration can.
didate forGoyernor, a majority over Gov
enor Ritner of 247-which is Wbie
gain in those counties since the Presiden.
sial election of 5000 votes. Messrs. Ser
geant, Toland, Naylor, wings, )and Psyn-
ter ". b. are reelected 10 Congress,
ana MeSsrs. Reilly and Shaff.r (Y.B)
and Morris (wbigs) are d.feated-tbe
hrst two by Wings and the last by Van
1uren man. So the Wings gain one
member Of Congress thus far.
N>0 Jersey.-The Wings have elect
cd ten members OF Council and thirty
three Assembly men-the Van Bureni,es
So"hci'msn, and 0 Assembly
-Four counties to hear from.
MARYLaND.-The Kent Buo,e nre.
se0ts the full returns OF the .iec,;op !; n
that eounty--from which it appesrs that
Mr.. Primrose ". b. is the only caud;.
date elected to the House Of Delegates
10 Kent, the other sUo candidates on that
ticket, and MIR. Constable, (Whig) being
a tie. This deducts one from the mum,
Der heretofore allowed TO the Van Blu,
req party; so that the House will stand,
Whik 40; Van Barren, 81; doubtful ,
TIE, o; total, 20 The Senate, as here
f'fore sisted, Wing, II; Van Boreu, 9.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-18

Potatoes are selling in New York at
AZ cts: per bushel--in Philadelphia a;
62 l>2--in Washington at Stand in
Richmond at $2!--Hsve none OF our
snterprising dealers the spirit and the
hberaiity to procure such supplies as will
reduce this article to decent price I
The public should decline buying alto,
gether at the present rate.-Rich. Wig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-18

We learn from the Norfolk Beacon
that the French frigate Astree dropped
down 10 the Roads on Tuesday morn.
ing. She will probably sail for Mexico
10 Join the French blockading squadron
which has been probably reinforced ere
this by the arrival Of the feet from
france with the Prince de Joinyille on
board.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-18

@r The Mountains to the West of us
were covered with snow on Thursday
morning last.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-18

@[ A fire occurred at Cincinnati on
the Ord instant, which destroyed all the
houses fronting on the west side OF Wal
nut street, for about square south OF
the corporation line. They were most
ly owned aud occupied BY Germans.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-18

The legislatures of Massacb usetts and
nnode Island having passed laws pro-
h'o'u"g the sale Of spirituous liquors,
'nuch feeling appears 10 exist OH the
suoJect. and there are signs, that Federal
politics will be merged in the more ex.
c,t'ng question OF Temperance or Anti.
Temperance.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-18

And in respect TO each integral shilling,
or any part Of each integral shilling, by
which such price shall he under 6ls., such
duty shall he increased Is.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-18

thing TO do with the question between Chill
and Peru. Al present we emily TRANQUILITY
here, and PEOPLE generally are conien,ed
with the governm ent."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-18

Flour advanced to 50 in New York
on the strength of the news from Eng.
land.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-18

r: S. Those papers which have published
my letter of 18th August, TO Mr.. Richie.
will do me the fsvor to insert this card.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-03-17
Rogers Old Stand,

miles from Columbus, on The .Nilitay Road.
FHVHE undersigned have taken possession of
L. the abov. stand, and hope by strict atten-
uon to the comfort of travellers, and by keeping a
good table and clean sheets, plentiful supply Of
proyender and good ostlers, to merit and receive
liberal patronage. Travelling families passing up
or down the country, will iind comfort and receive
particular attention. More extensive arrangements
will be made for stock drovers and great pains Ia
ken to render them and their stock comfortable
amidst their tolls. Gentlemen travelling on horse
back will find comfort in eating and rest.
Parties Of young gentlemen Of town can be sup
Piled with good dinner or supper upon short no.
tee. Near to this stand is mineral spring, sup
posed to possess valuable medicinal qualities. Per-
sons travelling for health will find it to their advan-
tnge TO stop and rest with the undersigned a few
days or weeks. S. II. LESTER & Co.
march 8, 1888. 33-it
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-03-17
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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-03-17
SIDNEY S. FRANKLIN,
JOHN A. FRANKLIN,
WILLIAM s. HASTE.


WHERE LIBERTY DwELLs THERE is MY COUNTRY"
presenting this Prospectus before the pub
= nc the Publishers have only to say, that the
Iapla growth Of the town, and improvement of the
oouqiy IN which it is to be published, requires the
es'aosnment OF Press; and that their design to
endeaYour 70 make it subserye the great objects for
ww1icn pubic Journals should be estabished-the
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N what shape or character, or from whatever
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l. eo thereafter as possible. Every cxerton will
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I'M. une as possible, in commencing the publication.
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ps.iod than six months. Advertisements will he
~ q the customary prices through the State.
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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-03-17
BIZ the Gopernor,
BARRY w. BEESoN, Secretary Of State
Order Number 1.

HEAD QUARTERS, JACKSON, Mississip-
- pi, Feb. ~, lS3S.--Tho Colonies Com
mandant oftbe several Regiments in the fourth Di-
vision of Mississippi Militia, are hereby ordered to
hold an election for Major General Of the fourth d.
vision, on Monday and Tuesday the 25d and oath Of
April next. In these counties where there is no
Colonel or other officer commanding the regiment,
the Sheriff is required to advertise and hold the cleo
ton, and make due return thereof to the Adjutant-
General at jackson.
Maior-General b. L. Acec, is required TO order an
election for Bricader- General of the first Brigade
ofthe fourth Division, to be held on the same days
Brigader- General James Ganaway, will order tho
Sherilis of the counties of0ctbbeha, Choctaw, and
Carroll, to hold an election on the same days for
Colonel, Licutenant-C Colonel, and Maior-therc be-
ing no Colonel or other officer commanding the Re-
giments in those counties. Brradier- General James
Garter will order theSherifsof Che counties OF KEN
per, Smith, and Leake, TO hold an election on the
same days for Colonel, Licutenant-Cnnnel, and Ma
Tor, there being no Colonel or other officer com
rnanding the Regiments in those counties. The Of.
ficers holding elections in the several counties, are
required to certify and return the result Of the cleo
ton in their several counties to the Adiutant- Gener
al, at Jackson, as soon as the votes arc canvassed
BY order of ALEXANDER g. McNuTT. Comman
der-in-Chief CHARLES NJ PRICE,
35-7w .9diutant- General NJ. M
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-03-17
William EckfOrsa

IL AS just received, direct from New Orleans,
N u large stock Of GROCERIES, which will be
sold very low for Cash; among Which are the fol-
lowing:
u hhds n. 0. sugar, 10 hbls potatoes,
30 bbls do do 5 casks cheese,
80 do moasses, s boxes pine apple do.
so do superdne flour, 5 bbls loaf sugar,
do Attn proof brandy 8 hds Cincinnati bacon,
5 casks wine, tierces rice,
S boxes imperial tea, DO sacks coffee,
10 hsks champaign cider, 100 sacks SALT
Go ps Kentucky bagging, 10 boxes sperm candies
1000 lbs English casting, Rope and twlne,
80 kegs nails, 600o cwt bar iron astd'
boxes tobacco &c. SC.
march s, 1888, SAT-
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-03-17
Dissolution.

VEVHE partnership heretofore existing between
- the undersigned as merchants, under the
firm of Wilton & Hubert is this day dissolved BY
mutual consent. All those indebted TO said firm OF
Wilton & Hubert, are requested to call on Lyman
Wilton, who alone is authorized to collect and re-
ceipt for the debts due US.
LYMAN WILTON.
LORING HUBERT.
February -, 1s3s.-s26
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-03-17
Election Notice.

WHEREAS, | have received from his Elk
w cellency, the Governor of Mississippi. the
following wrlt OF election for Representatives in
Congress, do hereby give notice that viii. on the
4th Monday and day following in April next, hold
an election in the diiFerent precincts Of Lowndes
| county, in compliance with the order contained IN
said writ. ]. w. BYRN, Sh'TL. C.
BY ALEXANDER G. McNCTT. }
| GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
| Te the Sheriff Of Lowndcs County, Greetine:
WHEREAS, have received Official information
that vacancies have occurred in the representation
OF the State Of Mississippi, in the Congress OF the
United States, do, therefore, issue this writ, au-
| thorizing and requiring you to hold an election in
your county, ON Monday twenty-third day Of April
next, and the day following for the election of two
Members of Congress To fill said vacancics and |
do moreover enloin and require YOU 10 conduct the
same, in all respects, according 10 law, and make
due return thereof to the Secretary Of State, at
Jackson, immediately after the votes are canYassed
and counted in you county.
liz TESTIMONY WHEREOF have hereunto set ny
hand, and caused the great seal of State to he
affixed at Jackson this cath day of February, A.
| ID. 1888, and of the sovereignty Of the State Of
| Mississippi, the twenty first.
| b. the Governor: A. G. McNUTT
BARRY w. BENsoN, Secretary Of STATE.
| march 5, lS39--S4-6w
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-03-17
Money Wanted.

a LII those indebted to the Columbus Ex-
- change, are requested TO come and settle
their accounts, as am compelled to have money
Though accounts are small against each individual
yet when Jumped together, 1t ami % a good
deal. W. sREIL.
march 8. Isss-s4tf
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-03-17

Auction and Commission Business
EOIIN w. BYRN & A. C. BURGESS have
Oh associated themselves together for the pur-
pose of transacting a General Auction and Com
mission Business. They win attend to the sale Of
all kinds of property that may be offered, and will,
also, receive and store all kinds of goods that per-
sons may wish to have sold, either at private sale
or at auction. Store on Main street, one door east
Of Mcclure & HUMPHREYS.
s. w. BTRN,
A. C. BURGESS.
Columbus, march 8, 1898 s4tf
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-03-17
Isaac NJ. Knapp. & 90.

81 HAVE purchased Of Joseph s.
Tan, the Matchmaking and
NEA1 y Jewelry establishment lately
I'm 80 conducted By him. They viii
s.AS a<ssss Be receiving considerable aeces-
ny 4 sions to their present stock, and
Il. - solicit the patronage ofthe pub
workman. "''''ie' a'enaeA 70 by 'Niul
fnoisi Jan. u, ls5s.-.o-t,