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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-01-11
BIZ the President Of The Lnicd States IF -7meried.
A PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, information having been received Of X
dangerous excitement on the Northern frontier 81 the
United States, in consequence Of the civil war begun
in Canada, and Instructions having been given to the
United Stnles officers Oh that frontier, and applications
having been made to the Governor OF The adjoining
States to pre- vent any unlawful interference on the part
Of nur citizens in the contest unfortunately comtnen-
ced in the British Provinces: additional information
has lust been received, that, Notwithstanding the Procla-
nations Of the Governors of the States of New York
and Vermont, cxhorting their citizens TO refrain rom
any unlawful acts within the territory OF the United
States; aud, Notwithstanding the presence OF the civil
officers of The United States, who, by my directions,
have visited the scenes OF comrlolion with the view or
impressinr the citizens with n proper sense of their du-
ty, the excitement, instead Of being appeascd, IS every.
day increasing in degree-that arms and munitions OF
war, and other supplies, have been procured BY the III
surrents in the United Sta.es-tknt q military force,
consisting, in part at least, Of citizens OF the U States,
had been actually organized, had consrega!ed at Navy
Island, and were still in arms under the command oil a
citizen of The United States, and That they were con-
stantly receiving acccssions and aid:
Now, therefore, to the end that the authority OF inc
laws may be maintained. and the faith of TREATIES OBJ
served, |, MARTIN VAN buren,, do most earnest
" exho-t all citizens Of The Uni!cd States who have
thus violated their duties, 10 return ~praceab!y 10 their
respective homes; and | hereby warn them, that any
persons who shall c%ompsomit the neutrality Of THIS
Government by interfering in an unlawful manner with
the affairs of the ncighboring British Provinces, will
render themselves Liable to arrest and punishment under
the avs OF the United STATES, which will be rIgldly en-
forced; and, also, that they will receive no a:d or coun'
tenaucc from their Government into whatever diilIcui-
lies they NAV be thrown by the violation Of the laws OF
their country, and Of the territory o! a neighbo'!ng and
friendly nation.
Given under my hand at the city Of Washington, the
fifth day of January, a. d 1885, ami The sxty.sccond
OF tie independence Of the United STATES.
NJ. VAN buren,.
By the President.
1ouS Enrcyr1r Srrref1ru Df State
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Monday, January 8.

The Senate did not ST. To-Day.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIF Els.
disturbances ON TIE NIAGARA FRONTIER.
A. soon as the Journal was read, a Message from The
President Of the United States, BY his Private Secretary,
v,. snaosnced; and which, on motion, was immediately
70 ii. seaote and H. Of representatives Of .; States :
In The highly excited state Of feeling on The Northern
r.on,ier. ocea.ioned BY the disturbances in Canada, 1t was
- he .pprehended that causes Of complaint might arise
IN the line dividing the U. States from her Britannia Ma
;es,v's dominiona. Every precaution was therefore taken
IN our part authorized BY the existing laws; ana us Tue
troops Of the provinces were embodied on the Canadian
i'd il was hoped that no serious violation OF Inc rights
: ~ The u. States would be permitted to occur. l 'egret,
however, 10 inform you tha, an outrage OF a most agra
.s,sd character has been committed, accompanied oy q
hosiis though temporary Invasion of our territory pro.
dnc;no she strongest feelings of resentment on te Patto Oh
onr citizens in The neighborheod, and on the whole Dor.
Ssr line: and that the excitement previously existing has
been aisrminsly increased. To guard against the posi-
bic recurrence Of any similar act, have thongnt II ~
d;snensahle 70 call out q portion of the militia 10 oe pos,
sd m thst frontier. The documents herewith presented
~ Congress show The character of the outrage commit
ted. the measures taken in consequence OF It's occurrence,
and the necessity for resorting to them. u WIN slso oe
seen that the subject was immediately brought 70 tle no
,;es of The British Minister accredited to this counIy'
and The proper steps taken on our part 10 o0'A'n inc 'un.
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J IIe TVsTUFHE
JonS FoEsYrII, Secretary IF !Sdtc.
AFFAIRS IN FLORIDA.

We have no further news from Florida. and have No
reason TO look with very pleasing anlicipation' to tho
next that is likely to reach Us.
The DPputation OF Cii'rokcrs, who lately, win Inc
full concurrence of the War Department, undertook 10
acl as .hcdiatorS between the Seminole und Mrckosnky
Indians, and the United States, have rpjrincd the Depu-
talion Of Cherckecs now IN this city. They had pene-
trated the int ror Of Florida, and succeeded IN obtaining
a conference with the Iostl!es on friendly terms, and IN
delivering Il talk prepared in this city by John Ross, win
the approbntion Of the Secretary Of War. The primer.
pal Chief (Alicanopy) and twelve other Chiefs, and q
number Of warriors. accompanied the CheroHres mt"
Head. quarters at Fort Mellon. But, whilst hopes
were entertained that the rest OF the Chefs wouiu
come in, and some were actually III motion i"r Inc
purpose, circumstances occurred 10 produce a SUD
den change in The minds Of those who were still IN the
hanmocks and swanps, and they broke off from the ne.
gotia,ion. Those Chiefs who had come IN under the
Cherokee flag of truce were made prisoners Of war, and
forthwith sent off 10 Fort Augustine, and Imprisoned
there; and Gen. Jesup put his forces, regular as well as
volunteer, under march into The Businesses. Since
when, no news has been received from the army. IN.
der such circumstances, we repeat. we have little hope
of receiving any information from Florida, OF a nature
to give unaloycd satisfaction.
There are snn,e further rnmors rs to the treatment Of
Micanopy and the other Chiefs who came in with The
Cherokees desiring to effect u peace. 1t ia said hryhavc
been threatened with dcnM in the event Of any blood Of
the whites being split by those Indians who still Eo!d
out. This can hardly be true. BE il as It may. how
ever, il is understood that The Chcrnkees here have pro-
tested against the violation of the flag OF truce under
which their depu,ation brought in MIcanopy and the
other Chiefs, and entrealed tina, they may be set at ll6er-
ty, and allowed the opportunity Of conierrIng with their
people.-hat. Int.
aThe steamer poinsett. TraIhcn. arrived at this port
Yesterday forenoon from ST. Augustine, having on board
the following Chiefs M~icunopy, Oseola, Cloud, King
Philip, Coahaio. JIG warriors and 50 women and chill.
dren, all of which were landed at Sullivan Island, and
confined within Fort MIoul'rie.
Charleston Courier, Jan 9.
William D. Merrick, of Charles county. has been
elected a Senator of the United States from the State
of Maryland, to succeed Joseph Kent, deceased. He
received G3 votes, (Il Whigs) aud thirty-three blank
votes were cast by the opposition members.
The Members of the Executive Council for the next
year were chosen on Tuesday: and are as follows: Thos
g. Pratt, Benedict J. Heard, WIN. F. Johnson, job"
hcKenuey, and Thomas II. Hicks-Eat. Int.
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Mr.. Forsyth to Mr.. For.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WAsHISGToN, Jan. 5, 1888.
Sir: BY the direction of the President OF the United
State, have the honor 10 communicate to you a copy
of ,hs evidence furnished to this Department of an e..
traordinary outrage committed fro" Her Britannia Ma;
jss'y,s pFo oy = o;,;, ,si U y PEI = isaac states, ON whine! ihs p she iasis die"
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Nh. Poinscu 10 6

DEPARTMENT OF WAR;
January ., lo35.
Sir: The territory of the United States having been
violated by a party Of armed men from The Canada shore,
and opprehensions being entertained, from the highly
excited feelings Of both parties, that similar ou'rages
NAV lead TO an invasion Of our soil, the President has
,houqh, proper to exercise the authority vested in him
by law, and call out such a militia force as may be
deemed necessary to protect the frontiers of the U . 5.
am, in consequence, instructed by the President to
request you will call into the service ct Inc U; states,
Scott. such militia force as he may require to be em-
ployed on the Canada frontier, for The purpose herein set
forth.
Very respectfully, your most OBJ srryL,
His Excellency w. L. MARcr,
Governor Of New York, Albany, N. \.
Same to his Excellency, SILAs II. JESSisoS, Co.
vernon of Vermont, Montpelier, Vermont
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eat information of all the circumstances Lending W auI
st,.nssnt unon the transaction, preparatory to a demand
for repara,ion. 1 ask such appropriations MS the Gieum-
stances in which our country is thus unexPecten,y p,ao'
cd require. NJ. VAN Do
Washinpton. Jan. 8, 1885.
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perpetralcd by an officer sent directly from The camp oil
that .hc.NuJG.
MI. f. expressed his surprise that there was nothing
! said in this message of The President Of the Uniled
| States in regard to the means Of protecting lite inrts On
that frontier. On The Goth OF December, he lMr. ~
had informed the Secretary Of War, that there was great
| danger of difficulties arising between the Canadians and
The PEOPLE of the Stu!es residing on that frontier and
he had been then told by that officer that all the aya'la'
| bc furce Of The country was concentrated al + iorioa,
and that it would be impossible TO withdraw any portion
of Them Immediately. A fort upon our own frontier,
(Mr. F.. said had been left entirely unguarded' ana Inc
| cannon had actually been taken away from thence, and
carried 10 Grand Island by people there, who were thus
permitted, by the supineness Of this Government, 10
nroyoke war between this country and Great Britain.
Mr.. Clay said that he was By no means disposed 10
opuloeize Tor the conduct Of The British officer or officers,
who had caused this outrage upon the persons and pro-
perty of American citizens. But he was aVerse, oil lbls
lime, 10 precipita,iDg this country into a war with Great
Britain.
Mr.. Tillinghast hoped and trusted that there was no
| around for the anticipation that war between The Unlled
States and Great Britain could possibly arise out OF this
unfortunate affair; and he also trusted that no such feel'
ing would be foslered in that House by any thing which
gentlemen might feel called upon TO say. he conse.
Uuepces of such an event would indeed be disastrous, as
would, indeed, be those upon the frontier, were 1t un'
derslood lha, such all event were anticipated by Con-
uress. Mr.. L. confessed that he did not see that lhere
was. necessarily, any more danger OF such an event now
Than before. For he did not see how any one, VINO
RIGHTLY understands the established feeling between The
Two countries, could possibly imagine that the Govern
| ment of Great Britain would ever sanction a deliberate
murder, committed under such circumstances as those
attending the late atrocious act upon the Northern ron
tier. II was an act Of assassinatlon-a crime, Tor winch
This Government had the power and the right 10 rnsis'
uuon the most rigorous punishment OF The .pcrPe'ta-
Tors. That such a punishment will be inflicted. ne
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1838-1838, 1838-05-19

The storm of indignation and dissat-
isfaction relative to the banks OF tins
State, thickens on all sides. From
Natchez to Columbus, and from Man
chester to Monticello, the people join
in general and bitter denunciation OF
the deprecated character Of our bank
paper.-Now that the election is over
we will fulfill our promise by calling
long and loud for an improvement in
our State currency. Forbearance has
ceased to be virtue in regard to the
course of some Of our State Banks; we
are Wings, and like Clay and Webster,
friendly to banks and the Credit sys-
tem-and we do nothing more than up
hold the Wing cause when we denounce
Bank abuses and worthless shinplasters.
Please or offend the banks, we shall
proclaim the rights of the people and
contend for their interest. In Man.
chester the bank paper is equally as
deprecated as it is in Natchcz and
Vicksburg-the people here suffer the
same loss and have the same difficulty
in getting it off.-So far as we are &C
quainted with facts, we are disposed to
maintain full confidence in and praise
the course of both the Manchester
Banks; yet even they are not immac-
uaite in our eyes, and we think it the
duty of their officers to furnish the pub
lie with monthly exhibit of their af-
fairs. This is no time to stand on ETH
quette or palavar about the dignity Of
institutions. When total ruin is onear
at hand the people will and must be
satisfied.
We are in the midst Of the most
worthless currency that ever existed,
and we think it would be wise for the
people in every town and hamlet in
our wide spread State to assemble and
express in terms decided, their detesta-
ton of the course pursued by most OF
the banks and cali forlmmediate checks
to any further abuses. If the banks
consider us SO severe we tell them they
have been too severe on the people,
Manchester Whig.
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VTVH1s Plantation is situated on Wells

WVHlS Plantation is situated on Wells
III. Creek, FRANKLIN county, 90 mler
from Natchez, and within mile of
the main Liberty road leading to Natchcz,
via. Prospect Hill; containing $50 acres
of valuable land, the improvements con-
sist of 1870 acres cleared and in a high
state ofcultivaton, first rate gin and
mill of two years standing, a comfortable
dwelling and out-houses, together with a
convenient well of excellent water. This
place will be sold on credit of ! 2, 3 g.
A years; those DESTROYS of purchasing q
plantation would do we'll to call and ex-
anime the premises. For terms apply to
Thos. J. Grafton, on the premises, to Jno.
c. Fleming, Prospect Hill, Adams county,
or to Philip 0. Hughes, Fayette, Jefferson
county.
Golconda, May 5. l3-tf
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We have been politely favored with
the latest commercial intelligence from
Europe and New York by gentleman
who received the same in advance OF
the mail. 1t brings accounts from
Liverpool up to the 9th April. Cotton,
American, had declined I'D since the
oath March. Trade throughout Eng
land was suffering and people complain
ing bitterly for want of the usual de-
mand. The revenue of great Britain
had fallen off within the preceding
quarter nearl half a million pounds
sterling.
The arrivals of specie at New York
during the week ending 22d April, a.
mounted to S4,OOO,O00, Estimated to-
tai amount of specie there Sill ,OOO,OOO,
much more than was ever known to be
there before.
The two English steam packets
Sirius and Great Western, have arri'
we'd at New York, from Liverpool, one
in ID. the other in l6 days. They en-
countered boisterous weather through
all the passage, but have proved, as i
is thought successfully, the Practicablll
ty of navigating the ocean by steam
.Hatchcs Courtor.
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MISSISSIPPI BANKS.

We insert in this weeks paper a
brief notice of the proceedings of a
meeting held in Vicksburg lately, in
relation to the doings of our Mississippi
banks. We had marked for insertion
an interesting article in the Vicksburg
Sentinel, detailing some of the prac1
tees of the banks, but which has since
been mislaid. 1t is clear however, that
both in Vicksburg and Natchez and
perhaps in other bank ridden places in
the state, there is deep and lncreas-
ing Indignation at the conduct of our
banks. We pretend not to know the
truth ofthe charges against them. But
if instead of selling their northern
funds at fair premium, they are inn
ploying them in degrading their own
paper and then buying it up, we know
of no language strong enough to ex-
press our adherence of such conduct.
This charge is confidently made and
believed, and we can very well under
stand how it is that the river banks are
in actual danger of being mobbed. II
the hypocritical instruments Of allevia-
ton have transformed themselves into
instruments of distress and torture, it is
time that the people should be aroused
but not to deeds of violence. IT the
banks are thus guilty, let the people
rise in their majesty and instruct theil
bank ridden, we had almost said, bank
bouoht | LEGISLATURE and in a voice
which they dare not disregard, to ric
the state Of the vampires which are riot
ing on its vitals. Our condition is tru
ly deploreble, and becoming daily more
and more so. If these charges agains
the banks be true, our great staple, the
source of our independence and wealth
is made the instrument of tyranny ant
oppression in the hands ofheartless ant
soulless corporations.-.M. l"telligencer
The steamer Empress brought intel
LIZ
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III Last of Letters


~ EMAINING in the Post Office, at
liz, Liberty, Mi, on the LIST day of A.
pril, 1898; if not taken out by the
LIST day of July next, they will be sent to
the General Post Office as dead letters.
A Morgan FB
Andrews Mathew Marselos Thos
B Montgomery Hugh
Bell Elias McMorris Alex
Bates Carlos 2 Murray E d
Browning Samuel r Nixon Levicy
Black Mrs Elizabeth Marsh Laber
Brown Edward S Moore II ID
Bacon Christopher B Morgan Edwin
Burris Mrs Julian McGinnis John
G McClendon Georgs
Crowdes James More Samuel
Collinsworth Jno F
Chadick Asa Nicely Samuel II
Cotter Willis 2 o
Cox Henry Oneal Abner
Cox David Oneal VIM
Cox Robert
Clement Thos NJ Pool r Arlington
D Parker Miss Lana
Denman Prestidge Pemble David
| G. r
Gordon George II Richmond Andrew
Graves JJ Robson Aron
HI Richmond John
Hughs Thomas Jr Rehoe P
Hughs Graham l. Rabonn Sanders
Holden Thomas
Hughs B w Steel A b
Hurst John L Swearingen Thos y
Haygood RIB Swearingen VIZ
J Shorp EB
James Philip Smiley Rev James
Johnson w Swearingen j
jackson Willie Smile James
johnson Elliott Stewart VIM Jr
Johnson Nable t
Jones VIM Taylor Reuben
X Travis Mr.
Keel T w Taylor James
Kinnebrew JIG Turnipseed s B
Herman C Thompson Mrs Mary
Kehoe P Thompson Jane
l. w
Lucas Miss Roseann Weathersby s W
Loring Catharine w Wilson Lott
Lumpkins Joseph Wricherson Miss Eli
Little James zabeth
Lucas WmA Whitiker Martha
Lowoy Neutrality-suspicious. Jesse
M Wilkerson Roland
Mcdowell VIM 2 Williams Richard F
Middleton VIM Wilkinson Mrs Jane
PB VAN NORMAN, P M
April, 1888. 9-3t-N
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OF
Partnership.
WVHE partnership heretofore existing
under the firm of W. @. Butler a.
Co., is dissolved by mutual consent
w. G. BUTLER.
f. s. BROWN.

Al LII persons knowing themselves to
"A be indebted to the above firm, eth
er by note or book account, are re-
quested to call on the Undersigned, one OF
the partners, (who rs duly authorised to
wind up the business and settle all ac-
counts of said frm,) and make payment
Immediately, as the concern must be
brought to close.
w. G. BUTLER.
April 81. lit
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Office.

IT ETTERS of administration were
iii A granted 10 the undersigned, at the
March Term of the honorable Pro-
bate Court Of Amite county, on the estate
of George Wilson, deceased: All persons
having claims against said estate, viii
present them duly authenticated within
the time prescribed by law, otherwise
they will be forever barred, and all per-
sons indebted to the estate Of the said
deceased, will call on the subscriber, and
settle their accounts without delay
DANIEL WILSON,
Administrator
March31 SGT
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~ G ado aITe Hotel.

N1HIS very large, commodioos and
- convenient house has been lately
fitted up for, and is now open to
accommodate travellers, and others,
who may call. The things appertain-
ing to the TABLE will be of the best;
got up in the best style; the BAR will
be at all times stored with variety of
the best uqUoRs-in word, nothing
will be wanting on the part of the UNI
designed, to render comfort to all who
may favor him with their patronage
The STABLES belonging to the Mead
vile Hotel, are commodious, and the
enclosures good-plenty of provender
provided, and good care taken of hor-
ses. A share of the public patronage
is solicited, and we believe will be
given, and merited by
SMITH BOYD.
April Ia. loft.
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~ EMAINING in the Post Office, at
Liberty, Mi, on the LIST day of A.
pril, 1888; if not taken out by the
LIST day of July next, they will be sent to
the General Post Office as dead letters.
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ALSO
500 REWARD,

- last OF feDTHaTy, 1000, nc IL
of yellow complexion, has a
mark on the right side of his face, said to
have been burnt with spirits of turpentine,
also, scar on his breast under one of his
nipples, caused by cut from knife, he
is tall but the exact height not recollect-
ed; said Buck is about 23 years of age;
had on when he went away, blanket
coat patched on the back with coarse
salt sack, twilled striped bed-ticking pan
falcons, smooth fur hat with narrow brim
and high crown, he also had an iron ON the
right ankle, with two rivits in the one
end and welded, and three in the other.
The above reward will be given for his de-
livery to me in Amite county, Mississippi,
or made safe within any jail in this state,
and inform me thereof, so that can get
him.
PHILIP r. JAMES,
Amite county, MI. East prong Of
the Amite rirer.
April 7. 1888. 9-tf
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A T the May Term, 1898, Of the hon
IA orabe the Probate Court of Amite
county, will present my accounts
for final settlement and allowance, on the
estate of James Burris, deceased.
GIN BURRIS,
Administrator
April o. lite
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EATING SALADS,

A Yorkshire lad who had lately gone
service. having had salad served up {
dinner every day for week, ran away
and when asked why he had left his plac,
he replied, "They made me yeat grass 1T
summer, and wur afraid they'd make m
yeat hay 18th winter, and could no stan
that, SO | wur off,"
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The steamer Empress brought intel
ligence on Saturday of the burning Of
ali the business part of Paducah. Mes
srs. Castleman & Co. and w. Crum.
baugh g. Co. are the only sufferer;
whose names we have heard. Messrs
Castleman & Co. were insured by
Philadelphia agency in this city.-Lou
ispiUe Journal.
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A LII grocery accounts due to A. g. d.
IA w. Van Norman not setteled by the
l0thof May next, will be put in the
hands of J. Walker, Esq. for collection
A. g. ID. w. VAN NORMAN.
April 81, ll-tf
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GIVE are requested to state that the
Rev. c. F. Fielder will preach at Liberty,
tomorrow.