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Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-08-29
POCKET BOOK LOST.


I'M Saturday the 2jth inst on the
" road from Liyingstonto Canton a
brown morocco pocket book, contain
mg two ten dollar bills Brandon mo-
ney, together with the following notes
to wit; one nFreeman Yates e A. w.
Henson, Tor $1,000, given to John w.
Leggett and transferred to Peter w.
Crouch, due the LIST Of January 1887,
one on N. W. Staples for $50, due
the LIST of January 1888, one on -. NJ.
Fulton for $40, due the Isl OF Janua-
ny 1888, one on Joseph Comfort pay
able to FVm. Benthall, for SO, due the
lst ofJanuaTy 1888, one on z. How
ard tor S25, due Sept. 1888; together
with a number of other papers not re-
collected. All persons are cautioned
not TO trade for any Of the above de-
scrbed notes as am the only lawful
owner. Any person finding said book
and papers and returning them to this
office Shall be Literally rewarded.
JOHN MONTGOMERY.
August 20, 1883. 12-3t.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-08-29
HER A L ID:
CANTON. 49,, Augus. 29.
CAxploArr Roa e. S. SENATOR.
JOHN HENDERSON, Or HANcocK.

GAA.!1AFE Aut u 80 '3f-'A b.t'
JOHN HENDERSON, Or HANcocK.
CrThe Franklin (Tenn.) Review,
contains adoIorous account ofa bloody
duel, said to have occurred il this
town between Mr.. Calhoun and a cit
izen Of Kentucky. The Editor ofthe
Review must have been most egrcgi-
ously hoaxed.--Here, nothing OF the
kind was ever heard. The account is
false ia toto, and in every particular.
C-TTnE ABOLITION cANripArg.-We
asserted last week that Martin Van
Buren, was the Emaacipaior candidate
for the Presidency-andt tina, he would
be supported inpretcreace to MIR Clay,
by nearly every other Abolition press
at the North-The assertion has been
denied, and proofs are demanded
We assure our Democratic neighbors
that they have no. ye, caught US nap
ping-The extract. which We publish
to-day from the Emancipaior. places
the matter beyond cayil or con;roycr-
sy. That paper, the great head aad
organ Of the abolitionists. can never be
brought to suPporta "s'ave-holderaaj
the great originator ana advocate Of
the Missouri compromise Bi.l."-No,
no, the advocate OF free-negro suffrage,
the man who hes boldly avowed that
from the lights now Leiore me, Ian
mol prepared to say that Congress has
not he powe' q o5olih siarery IN the
Of ColamjM"-and who op,
poses the abolition Of slavery only on
grounds Of existing expediency, is
much more to their taste, and must e.
vcntuaIly receive the support of the
entire abolition party.
We non assert that erery abolition
paper IN the Union, that takes any part
in the Presidential canvass, cihoat an
rrception prctirs Mwiin Van Buren,
10 Henry Ciay-Do the Democrats re-
quire proofs Of this, aIso?-They shall
have them in good time, and in the
greatest abundance. We would, how
ever, advise the frieads Of the Little
Dutchman, to say as little as possible
upon this delicate subject.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-08-29
ABOLlTIONISM VS.. Mr.. CLAY

ABOLlTlONlSM VS.. NIX. CLAY.
We copy the following article from
a late number of the Emancipation,
which is probably the most exten.
svely circulated abolition paper in
the United Stntes- We have thought
proper to give it circulation as a most
efiectual antidoie TO the thousand and
one tales circulated by the papers in
the interest of the administration rel
alive 10 Mr.. Clay's opinions on the
subject of slayery.--Naslpillc Ban
Rer.
From The Emancipdtor Of Jaiy &c.
THE HON. HENRY CLAY.
As one OF the great orators and
statesmen of the nation, we duly no.
nor Mr.. Clay But when his friends
bring him forward as candidate for
the Office OF President of the United
States, it is our duty as citizens and
especially as abolitionists, TO examine
his relation to the GREAT CUES.
TON, whose Importance now ever.
shadoWs1n others. We are seeking,
and q IDENTIFY expect to witness,
the Voluntary and entire abandon.
ment Of slavery throughout this be-
loved republic. In this view j does
not become us to overlook the FAcrs
respecting Mr.. Clay.
!. He is 4 slsvckoldcr, and has rev.
. er ennnncinated ny VI bis slaves. qE
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-08-29

The Soutiern Stay-and lis Boston
correspoadsnt.-We notice in the last.
number Of this Loco-foco print two
letters from Boston. attempting togive
4 description Of the late Wing Fest-
val, at Faneiul Hall-And such a pue
sile, ridiculous milkand-wator attempt
we have never before had the misfor-
tune to notice-A friend suggests thas
the letters were written bythc Editor
himself. Thiswo do not believe. We
are not willing to admit that Missis-
siPpi containsan editor so palpabIy de-
fcent in the upper story, even any
of those Of the tue Loco-fcco stamp.
No, no, they we're evidently written
by some hdceliiagpabon- some would
be literary sage who wishes to distn-
guish himself by great words, CLASH
Ical illusions, and a correct knowledge
of orthocpy.-Notice his spel.ing!-
He talks about "a high raaght eulogy"
i''itenerant" politicians--",he presi-
dent exchanging the m2ao,ory Of city
/ life"-and 'periorming his journey in
the plainest and Observation-Disclosures man
ner'--anl "epauthets' bestowed sat
iIayre-de-gras"-where the Repub-
leans" were abused .iwalve hours on
Il sireach" (!9-and the "tedsn dis
cover treason "dark as paioas dark
domaia"- and "the political sapcery
lei tic Magician aud Clay is the
''es'lier'ag oRpoaeni."-Such is the elan
guase Of the Stars correspondent
We doubt not, the good people of Bos-
Ion regard him as a star Of tho very
+ FIRST magnitude--EIe advise him to
collect and publish his letters BY all
means.-Let them be printed on tools,
/ cap and bound in cat.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-08-29

From the partial returns, we have
been enabled to obtain of the cleo
tions in Missouri, Illinois and Ken
lucky, we find the Wing cause gain
iug ground, The same result is also
observable from the elections in Ala
bama. Tile bali continues rolling.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-08-29
TEXIAN GOVERNMENT.
ORDER.

CITIZENS of the United States or
foreign countries, who have lost rel
atives in the service of Texas, in de-
fence of her liberties and claim 10 be
the legal representatives of the de-
ceased, are BY law entitled to all the
immunities which would have accru-
ed to them had they been living; and
in all cases where non-residents make
duplication as heirs or representa-.
tives, it will be necessary that they
identity themselves as such. before
some competent authority or tribu.
nal of the country in which they re-
side, and that the same be certified
to all.whom il may concern; and that
the Chief Magistrate of the state or
country, will certify under the Gov
eminent Seal MS the case may be; and
where a nonresident, having legal
claims to the deceased soldiers prop.
erty, may desire TO appoint an attor-
ney in fact. for the transaction OF bu-
siness in this Republic, it will be re-
qt;ired of him. with properly anthem
ticatcdpower OF attorney, TO forward
the highest evidence of identity, as
the Just heir to the property which
he may claim. BY order OF the Pres.
ident. Signed,
G. w. HOCKLEY.
Secretary Of Var.
City OF Houston, June 6, 1888.
7. s. Il is desirable that all Edit
ors should give publicity and circula-
ton 10 this intelligence as il will be
Of usefulness to many and expedite
the adjustment OF their business
Truth conquers all things.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-08-29

NUllCE.
A I the September term Of the Pro-
= bate court of Madison county |
shall present my final account as Ad.
miniStrator Of L. II. Walston decd.
for settlement and allowance.
t. c. TUPPER, Admir-.
August 90, 12-3t
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-08-29

JAMESON, Ala, Au,,a
THIS is TO certify ~ slas
derslgned, were well 81
Mr.. /. e. Adams, durlD1 \. i
lived IN Sumter county, ma
never knew him ID Nj
Blake B. Jones, or any, \.
IN the year 1885, or at an n
IN that county. Also Nj. M
an honest, upright man, ND
Ings, as tar as we know.
LEWIS Hogd
BLAKE Llli|
AUGusT II, 1885, Thu N
tlilcate, was duly swora Nj
bed before me.
JOS. DANIEL
Justice gf&|
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-08-29

SIZE Of -4la5amq, NJ
sunpier County. ~
pea psaF ef,s before ore me, Js,.pgs M
y aud u IS st ! sa'i s' y a1,a 1
being duly sworn ms, ssii /, N
gong statements ara ~.
Of his knowledge and Iii !
C;yon MAJ. R.Ruj
Tin day Of August, Ten
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-08-29

n y L ; Now, -
n y, Jones' s.,, Do hs1ss s'' s.lI !
scr;e.;lpl purchased ! s,s s:''t
wear Iea = sad Adans 4, !
time . 100 Or b-iors J s''A|
q said II /. "a {. Ad n.,.' IL
curing aurlIl the Year less y ''Ia'g
t rorso "a. Or persons Il :, 4 ~
country. | further J es ~ ]
character Of the sa,, t1fils9
a as tb while as,. living IN A lss< |
ma y mat q an uprirb n !, N
l lv n and and ! hereby ~. = y .
y y 70 u', make Ike any use IL 4 A saJ
ne may may think proper ! sa
~, owen en- uunder ny h.,
ms 18th day Of Aus,,' s'a "
BLAKE / NJ M
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-08-29
RUNAWAY IN y

-. Ctiiiicii.
man who says his name q N
longs to DIR. R. ). emu, y,
said negro is about ! sia ... -
whom committed an Old . u
cloth coat and caslne' .,p'',,
owner of said negro : y. y 4,
forward prove property ss's',a
take him out Of Jail, Or "']
with as the law directs .,yald
Auo. 22. n. H.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-08-29

DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.
ra1IIE undersigned will appear be-
I fore the Probate Court OF Madison
county on the fourth Monday Of Oc-
tober next, to make final settlements
administrator on the estate of Joseph
SIocomb deeeacd; where all those IN
terested in the settlement of said es-
tate can attend.
d. SLOCOMB, Adm'r.
August 90, 1888. l2-6w
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-08-29
G. w. HOCKLEY.
Secretary Of Var.

Truth conquers all things.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-08-29
NO,

DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.
fTHE undersigned will appnar be-
IL fore the Probate court Of Madison
county, on the 9TH Monday Of October
next, to make final settlement as adj
ninistrator of Sarah Slocomb deceas-
ed; where all those interested in the
settlement of said estate can attend.
ID. SLOCOMB.
administrator.
August 90, 1888. l2-6W
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
II should be Remembered

That General Porter and his Democratic
friends in the Legislature used every effort
to bring about resumption of speci pay
ments at an early day.
IL should be Remembered
That Governor Ritner and his friends re-
sisted every measure which looked to an
early resumption, and that they succeeded
in defeating the resumption until the Banks
had voluntarily resolved to resume.
1t should also be Remembered
That, after the Banks had fixed upon the
lst of August as the day of resumption,
the Governor, to accommodate the presi-
dent of the Bank Of the United States,
comes forward with Proclamation and tells
the Banks they have his permission to con-
tinue the suspension for twelve. days be-
yond the time they had themselves recon-
mended y!
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
BEIT REMEMBERED.

That DAVID r. PORTER, and ALL
the Democratic members of the Legislature,
voted in favor of the Resumption of Specie
Payments on the 10th. of May last.
That ALL THE FRIENDS OF JO-
SEPH RITNER VOTED AGAINST
THE RESUMPTION, and sustained him
in leaving the Banks TO VIOLATE THE
LAWS.
That they denounced DAVID r. POR-
TER AS A "LOCO-FOCO." FOR VO-
TING IN FAVOR OF AN EARLY RE.
SUMPTION.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
EEMlA NEWS

Maj. Gen. Macomb, commander-in-chief
Of the U. States army, arrived in this vii
lage on Saturday from the North, ,and leaves
to day for the Niagara frontier. We are
happy to learn. from him that the disturban-
ces on the northern line have entirely sub
sided; and though feeling very naturally
exists among great proportion of our citi-
zens favorable TO the cause of freedom a.
broad, as we'll as at home, respect for our
laws, and desire 10 avoid any infraction
of the amicable relations existing between
our own and the British Government, will
prevent any interference in the internal re-
lations of the Canadas.
The presence of Gen. NJ. within dis
trict of country where his services were so
distinguished and important during the last
war; undoubtedly produced very salutary
influence; and we have no doubts similar
effect will result from his visitation to the
Western frontier.-[ Saratoga(M ~ Sen
tiaeI of July 81.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

Ho,O Goes the War.- Public opinion
bursts upon our ears from all sides, in tones
like these:-Ritners and his spinning ien-
ny, wooden nutmeg, hickory ferrul, Ver-
mont and Connecticut administration, with
the British Bank onits shoulders, must go
down-Political Abolition must come down.
Pennsylvania will shake off her corrupt
swarm of peculators, by majority Of
T~enty-Five Thousand. Democracy and
Porter ring in every valley of the State
The reign of corruption is at an end.
Keystone.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11


The officeholders seem to think that lbe
people of Pennsylvania can be made to be-
lieve any thing. They say that David r.
Porter, since he has become, by long
course of industry and perseverance, the
possessor of property, has refused to paw
his debts Well is this so Let us see
what "evidence" they parade before the
public to prove this charge. 1t seems that
there was found after long search of the
antiquities OF the record, that there is one
suit brought within the last twenty years,
undecided. There has also been another
suit brought against Mr.. Porter, SINCE
he was candidate for Governor, based, we
say, boldly, upon no foundations whatever
But are there any judgments not paid
against David r.. Porter Not one on
earth Is the bringing Of suits the evidence
Of debt! God forbid ! Every man of in
telligence knows, that we, poor as we are,
might bring five thousand suits against Jo.
seph Rtner, although he does not owe us
one dollar Yet, fellow citizens, this is
the kind of"EVIDENCE" they parade in
their newspapers, TO prove that David r..
Porter has defrauded his creditors. God
save us from SUCH idence.-HAltinq
don RdU.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

Patent MuSket'-Mr. jerks, the inven-
tor and patentee of one of the greatest i'm
proyements in the construction Of fire arms,
yesterday handed us for inspection his pa
tent musket. 1t is precisely of the form,
weight and make of the ordinary made
musSet, but receives the charge at the britch,
altogether dispensing with the use of the
aoad and the ramrod. 1t may be loaded
and discharged from six to ten times in a
mlnute' besides which great desideratum in
weapon OF war, it may be loaded and dis
charged without any requisite change of
Posltlon-lying, standing or on horseback.
Mr.. J. is on his way to Albany, where 1t
will undergo trial, having previoualy PAS
sed inspection, and no doubt be adopted in
the U. 5. Army. Ii is doubtless the most
perfect thing of the kind ever invented.
Spirit Of the Times.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

HdrriS6urg and Lancaster Rail Road.
we learn that the tunnel on this road,
will be completed next week--and that ar
rangements are in progress, if the concur.
rences OF the canal commissioners can be OBJ
tanned, to start train of cars from this place
IN the morning, go to Philadelphia, and re-
turn to Harrisburg again the same evening.
AS 1t is manifestly the interestof the state
to have the communication between this
place and Philadelphia facilitated as much as
IS is practicable, we presume the commis-
sIoners will readily cooperate on the Co
lumbia rail road, with the superintendent
of this road to effect this desirable object
Keystone.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
From NeNeO Fork Seadog Nems
UNPARALLELED MURDER

A Murder unexampled in the annals oe
crime, was perpetrated yesterday morning in
Broadway, between the hours Of ten and
eleven. which has created an excitement CIV
traordinary even in this city, which is so re.
markable for the dark phases of,human mas.
sion. A colored woman, named Ann Cole.
man, was the victim. From all we can
learn, she was the wife of a colored man
named Coleman, who formerly belonged to
Philadelphia, but who has been resident
in New York for the last two years. The
deceased, it is said, has been of late rather
irregular in her habits, having absented her.
self from her husband at improper times.
which gave occasion to his threatening ,ber
that he "would do for her, if she did not
look out" She continued her Irregularities
till the morning of yesterday when she went
out to walk, in company with the woman
with whom she boarded What particular
provocation Coleman had, we have not
learned but il seems that he followed her
in Broadway, and overlook her near Walk.
er street, when he siezed her arm, and
drawing her back with her head exposed
to his action, drew a razor across her throat.
which nearly severed her head from her
body.
The appalling scene which followed can.
not be described. The hot payetner,
smoking with blood of the deceased, presen.
ted spectacle beyond the powers of dis.
cription. Coleman instantly exclaimed. u
have done it--she was a-,and deserved
it. have no weapons about me-take me
You will find the razor in the gutter
am satisfied J"
Coleman is now in Jail. He seems to be
stupifed with the reaction of that terrible
passion which prompted to the deed. He
seems to be about twenty-five years of ace
and has all the physiological characteristics
of the African.
Since writing the above, we learn that
the deceased has, within the last six weeks.
three times made complaint TO the police
that her life was in danger from the threats
and i'll treatment of her husbandr On the
present occasion, she had been some time
irom him, and was coming down from 80
Howard street, where she had been board
ing with another woman Of color, on her
way to prefer another complaint. She was
hailed by him several times to stop, but re.
fused, when he rushed upon her and com
mitted the fatal deed. The razor was found
in the gutter, by Mr.. Atwood, as indicated
by the murderer.
The parties reside in the rear of l5O Full
ton street.
The coroner was called, and an inquest
being held ION the body, verdict of tOilfm
murder was recorded against Coleman who
is fully committed for trial.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
What is Whiggerv?

A friend asks us to define Whiggery!
Whew! 1t is like nothing in the world, ex-
cep; rusty weathercock,-or an old de-
crepit woman, with paint on her nose:-
IT'S like a rat without tail,
A rusty hammer without nail;
A man without a head,
A libertine that's almost dead,
A pump without handle,
A stick without candle,
A world without sun,
A race that's almost run,
A tale that has no point,
A nose that's out of joint. .s4t
In short, to make it clear and slics,
1t is the bastard child of old NICK!
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

affecting Lacideat--The Columbus
State Journal relates the following affecting
incident as having occurred at the recent
celebration of the National Anniversary in
Pibue, Ohio. A Revolutionary soldier,
John Campbell. lying dangerously i'll, ex-
pressed desire TO linger until another ami
versary sun should shine upon the land, for
whose liberty he expended the prime of his
manhood. The morning of the fourth
found him yet alive. He requested that the
procession of the citizens should halt in
front OF his dwelling, as he wished once
more to see the American flag. His.request
was complied with. During the day he
expired
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

Not Bad.-At late assize, in Ireland,
two men were condemned to be hanged.
-Dn receiving their sentence, one of them
addressed the Judge, and said he had two
favors to ask him. "What are they o. in
qulred his lordship. ",Please your honor"
SAID Pat. g Will you let me ehangthis man
before ! am hanged myself?" %What is
the other request!' said the Judge. "Why
please your honor, will you let my wife
hang me, for she will do it more tenderly
than the liangman-and then what she re-
ceives for the jobs will help the poor cralur
to pay her rent.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

Dreadfm Sick.-Since the fifteen gallon
law has gone into operation at Boston,
dreadful number Of persons have become
"dreadful sick" in that city. So great is
the demand for medicine that no less than
Se0e''teen hundred and eightg new apothe-
carries stores have been started there. The
usual stock in trade of these stores consists
OF bushel of epson salts, Jar of magne-
cIa' beggarly account of,empty boxes, and
cask OF steam 1t is said they are driving
a smart business.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
FEDERALISM AND DEMOCRACY.

Mr.. JEFFERSON has truly observed that
these two principles are undying. They
are at the bottom of all our contests; and
never were they more clearly defined than
in the present conflict. tits the few against
the many; privilege against right; monopoly
against equal advantages. This main prin-
ciple should be kept in view in all our con-
tests. The people should never lose sight
of this cardinal difference. These distinc-
tions are in human nature. The tmid by
constitution are afraid of Democratic ener-
gy; they would take refuge in, and support
themselves on, strong Government. The
ambitious and the sordid again, wish to
distort Government from its legitimate ends
to their factions and pecmiary purposes
They wish to convert it into convenient
and resistless engine TO subserve their per-
sonal interests and purposes. They laugh
at principle, and moe kat patriotism. They
believe in no possible Government but one
of force and corruption. Restless at living
even under the name Of Republic, they
would pervert it into substantial resem-
blance of their favorite fnonarchical and
aristocratical models. From these two clas-
ses of people, liberty is ever in danger;
their actions and designs she must always
watch with an unsleeping eye.
On the other side, the natural guardians
of freedom are men Of high intellect, firm
resolution, and incorruptible principles,
who do not expect too much for human ma
ture and who have the sagacity to perceive
that, with some Of the evils inseparable
from the constitution of man and nature,
liberty is the best incentive to exertion, the
strongest protection Of order and property;
the most effectual guarantee and sanction
of the rights and prosperity of ALL. To
these we have added the great mass of the
people who live by honest industry, and
are not directly exposed to the debauching.
influences Of intrigue and corruption.--
These are determined to their preference
of free institutions and those who defend
them, by an honestin instinct; plain, strong,
GOOD sense, which guides them with more
certainty than the sophistries of the pleader
or the seductions of the corrupt. Why is
it that, though the Federalists have had in
their employ, almost from the beginning,
nearly all the newspapers, nearly all the
lawyers, nearly all the arts OF seduction
and the means of corruption, the Democra-
cy, in the long run, has always triumphed!
Wherever there is village at a cross road,
that boasts of lawyer, dcctor, and a
merchant, Federalism is at work; and yet
the farmers, and those who live by the
sweat of the brow, are ever faithful to their
Democratic preferences. The answer to
the question which we have stated is obvi-
Gus, and is to be found in the explanation
we have just given. The people are essen
TALLY honest and Democratic, and when
they cease TO be so, Federalism will triumph
spontaneously, and without any of the rid-
culous orts and eXtravagant efforts which
are resorted to now by its desperate advo-
Gates. Globe.