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PROSPECTUS
FOR THE THIRD VOLUME OF THE
ITIBB!R1PSY ADVOCATE
JAMES M. SMILEY, Editor.

Notwithstanding the unparalleled pres
sure, which for the last twelve months, has
crampcd and trammelled every depart
ment of the Mechanical, Agricultural and
Commercial community, the unwearied
and interchangeable energies of American
enterprise, are once more giving evidence
of higher and fairer prospect before US.
That quiescent attribute, which, for time,
seemed to mark and designate our down.
ward proclivity to carelessness and indif-
ference, has fortunately awakened from
its sluggish apathy; and partially disin-
thralled from the fatal influence of too
blind credulty in the infallibility of
those whom we have elevated above us,
may we not still indulge the hope, that
there is yet held in reserve, happy re-
suit in the experiment of this last and
once purest Of Republics?
lnstigated, in part, by that grand revol-
ution which has already commenced, and
which is still going on in the opinion of
the people, so far as respects the political
relations existing between the respective
States and the Federal Government, the
present Proprietor is about to embark in
the publication Of the Liberty Advocate.
Two years ago, this journal dated its
origin, at period when, in this County,
1t had many difficulties to encounter, and
the strongest opposition to contend with.
The enduring, and, as we conceive, ortho
dox principles, which have nurtured and
sustained the Journal through "good and
through evil report" had then in their in
fancy, but mere minority which sustained
it. But, the resistess march OF human
reason, before whose advance all obsta-
Giles must ultimately recede, has brought
about a brighter and fairer dawn; and
the philanihropist and the patriot can
now look in prospective upon the re-
visit OF those purer days, which once
pointed to the destiny Of our much be-
loved country.
The political creed of the Advocate VIII
be the same which it has heretofore ad-
vocated. State Rights and STATE SoUer-
esgnly, will be the arterial action when
shall give life and animation to its poIlu'
cal character.--But, while exercising ale'
naclty for those principles which will new
er yield to caprice, the columns ofthls Jour,
nal will, at all times, be open to liberia,
discussion, and offered as a ready channel
to the tide Of passing events, and an ac'
ceptable organ of general science and USE
full knowledge.
We cordially invite the patronage oil all
hose who concur with us in sentiments as
we'll as the magnanimity ofthose who dis
sent from us in politics, to cooperate in sus-
aiming the press. The Advocate wi IN
future appear, under the Editorial superyl-
sion Of JAMES M. SMILEY, Esqr., and pub
ished on the same terms Of the former
numbers, by "A. w. FORSYTHE.
January s, 1898.
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and its operations, as mightthink woulc
afford them satisfaction in the cases abov,
alluded TO; and for the purpose of accom-
lplishing the aforesaid objects, | respect
fully ask the necessary answers TO the
following questions:
LIST. Will our title papers and certifi
Gates Of appraisement want any thing
moro done TO them here; if SO, how anc
where made?
Cd. About what time is it probable oul
papers will be returned, for the purpose
OF consumating the mortgages2
Sd. Will or will not the "a per cent,
be required Of the stockholders at the
time of executing their mortgages?
4th. About what time is it probable
the branches will be established in the
different distrcts,-any thing like partc-
uIarity of time, 10 this interogalory, is
not expected
9Th. Does the Bank here sell checks on
the principal cities in the other States; if
so, at what per cent?
9th. Would it meet the appreciation of
the directory of the mother Bank, for the
subscribers of stock in the county Of Amite
to recommend certain number of per-
sons who they might think best@ualifed
to manage the directory of the branch at
Liberty, and if they should approve of
such course, what number should Amite
iecommend?
18th. Will the grading of the stock be
general throughout the State, or by dis
tricts; and will it be made under the Cd
section of the original charter, or under
The amended chartef?
hope, sir, the foregoing interrogato-
-ies will meet the earliest attention you
md the Board over which you have the
nonor to preside can besiow, consistently
With your other obligations; and the only
pology have TO oilot for intruding upon
our time, which know is worth so much,
5 the anxiety those | represent feel on
he subject. am, dear sir, with consid-
rations of the highest respect,
Yours truly,
DAVID LEA
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s UN1 o @ u, !.

M ISIS RINGS winter term will 49,.
~ mence o. Monday 10Th dav os nm Nm
yemeer. A number of new scholars =. mo .,
be accommodated with schooling and NC can
mo allowance will be made for loss Of IN
except in case of sickness. An esO =, lime
ton will take place on the 2lst Of neo ,ra'
Der, alter which there will be sbor, I'm
tlon. Parents and Guardians who w; s1-
10 send their children and wards or "'sn-
quested toappIy soon. ' 70
Liberty, OCT. 81, 1888. 44wa
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NOTICE.

THOSE persons who have subscribed
l. for the erection of the new Church
known by the name of "Unity,"w will please
pay 10 Mr.. Samuel Tillotson the respective
sums by them subscribed; as no is author
ised by the building Committee to receive
and receipt for the same.
November 1, 1888. 44-tf
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Lear OFF: 1OuT communication OIL yes
terday, in behalf Of subscribers for stool
in this institution from Amite county, ha.
been presented to the directory, who
have instructed me to reply to the same,
which propose doing by giving answers
to the interrogatores propounded by you
in numerical order, viz:
LIST. The title papers probably may
need some correcting, which may be done
when they are returned to the county for
the contamination Of the mortgages.
Cd. 1t is impossible TO say with accu-
racy at what time the papers will be re-
turned to the counties for correction, but
great exertions are making to bring the
matter to an early close.
Sd. The two and half per cent. will
not be required, as it does not constitute a
part ofthe cupital stock of the bank, and
would have to be returned to the subscri-
bers, with much cost and labor to the in
sttution.
4th. The branches will be established
at the earliest day practicable, perhaps by
LIST April next.
5th The Bank is only checking at
this time on New Orleans, at per cent.
We expect to check shortly on the North
at the usual rates.
9th. The directory will receive with
much pleasure, ell recommendations for
directors of the branches, coming from
The stockholders, and will in most res
pectlul manner consider ofthem.
7th. There is some doubt as 10 the
manner of graduating the stock, whether
by districts or the State generally; in Ell
Their case the graduation will be made &C.
cording to the provisions Of the second
section of the original charter.
have thus succinctly answered the in
terrogations made by you. Be assured,
sir, that this directory will at all times,
with much pleasure, furnish such inioI-
nation as may be desired, and that their
labors shall be incessant in the service OF
the bank, which if we'll managed, must
add greatly to the happiness and pros
perity Of the State. Accept the assur-
ances OF,
a sincere friend,
H. G. RUNNELS, Prest.
To Maj. David Lea, Amite County.
After the report and letters being read,
the following resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted.
1st. Resolved, That the thanks Of the
meeting be rendered to David Lea, for ha-
wing discharged the du,ies entrusted TO
him, in so able and satisfactory a manner,
and that he be paid forty dollars for his
services and expences in going 10 and re-
turning from Jackson.
end. PeSOlued, That the proceedings
ofthis meeting be signed by the Chair
man and couniersigned by the Secretary,
and published in the two newspapers prin-
ted in this place.
3rd. RESOLVED, That this meeting ad-
journ until the fourth Monday in Deem
Der next, at which time there will be an
election for nine persons, Of this county, /
to be recommended to the directors of the /,
mother Bank, as persons suitable for d. /
rectors for the branch to be located in this
county; and that a punctual attendance of
all the subscribers Of this County is res
pectfullly requested at said meeting.
o. w. CAULFIELD, Chairman.
JOHN WALKER, Secretary.
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ADNINLS TORS SALE.

I'm pursuance Of an order Of the Homo
rable the Probate Court ofAmite coun-
ty, granted at the October term, 1888,
will sell 10 the highest bidder, on credit
Of twelve months, on Thursday the 9th
day of December next, the following des-
cribed lands, belonging TO the estate OF
Violet Hill, decd, 10 wit:-Fractional
Section No. 2, Township !, Range 3, east ;
and Lot No. /, and east part Of lot No. Q,
in Section A, Township No. 2, Range 3,
east. Said lands lying in Amite county.
Together with all The personal Estate be-
longing TO the deceased. Sale to take
place at the late residence Of Violet Hill,
deceased.
JAMES HILL, Admir-.
Oct. &c, 1888. 43
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BANK. MEETING.

Pursuant to advertisement, there was
meeting of the subscribers for stock in
the Mississippi Union Bank (who reside in
Amite county, held at the Court House in
said county on the 18th inst. Upon the
meeting being organized. David Lea, Esq.
who had been delegated by a previous
meeting 70 visit Jackson and there attend
to the interests oil the subscribers for
stock in said Bank who reside in Amite
county, made The following report, and
then submitted swo letters for inspection.
al
Mr.. Chairman In pursuance Of res
olution of meeting Of the subscribers
for stock in the Mississippi Union Bank,
on Saturday the goth day of October last,
requesting that should visit the mother
Bank at Jackson, for the purpose of there
ascertaining the situation of our title pa
pers, as we'll as obtaining such other in
formation relating to SAID Bank and its
operations as might think would be of
interest to the citizens ofthis county gen
orally, and particularly to those who have
subscribed for stock in said Bank; and,
sir, for the purpose Of saving time and
bringing the information which | have
been able to procure fairly before this
meeting, beg leave to submit the cores
pondence which took place between my
self and the President Of said Bank on all
the subjects which | thought would be Of
immediate interest 10 them; together with
the further information that the mother
Bank has, since ! left Jackson, employed
eight assistants in the law department of
SAID institution, for the purpose Of COM
pleting the examination Of all the papers
relative to stock, in as short time as pos
sibe, SO as to enable the mother Bank to
establish the branches during the ensuing
spring; all of which is respectfully sub
m!tted Tor the reception or rejection of
this meeting.
DAVID TEA
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Also,

ALSO,
Writing and Letter Paper, Quilts, Sand,
Spelling books and Waters.
Ilnware, Of all descriptions.
Crockery,-Cups & Saucers, Plates, bowls,
Pitchers, &C., &c. :
Spanish and. Common Segars,--and many
other PARTICLES, too numerous to
mention.
Liberty, Oct. II, 1888. Al
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llsa lfIRIRTY lErNgnRIl,

T
HNHlS old and well known
TzXSA stand, formerly kept BY
:ii:H RMr. Whitney, has been re-pur
chased by him and Mr.. Ander
son. In future twill be kept by them, un
der the direction Of the former, who viii
devote his undivided attention 10 it, rem
dering it in all respects what it should be
comfortable retreat for all. His expe,
rience in a phblic line is we'll known-it
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 commodi-
GUS stables where we can accommodate
drovers & others who may call with every
thing in that line-plenty of provender.
As for our table, beds, and other things
appertaning 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 Lid kORstoo, try and you II swear,
Their better you've not found any where;
We have CiGfr, delicious Cider, here,
Rich to the Isle, and as the amber, clear;
VINE TOO we have, of all the better sort,
Madeira, Claret, Tsne,ife and Port
We've high proof spirits, Gin and Brandy rich;
And Whiskey, old MOnongahela and Peach
Ofthese men need not speak, for we defy them
To tell how good teey 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. 10 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-
late many boarders in addition to the
lumber they are now accommodating
They say to the public, we solicit your
patronage. M. M. WHITNEY,
]. c. ANDERSON.
Liberty, Feb. 10, 1888, 8-tG
The native American., 1838-10-20
From The Chicago Democrat, Sept. 10.

SICKNESS IN THE WEsT.-lt is useless to dis
guise the fact, that the prese Il is the most sicky
season ever known in the west owing, undoubted-
ly, TO the proracted hot and dry weather. For
the last two months we have had no rains, not
even a moderate shower to lay the dust. In Mi
chigan, the crops are suffering greatly from the
want of some person to harvest them, there being
hardly well ones enough to take care of the sick.
In passing through one of its populous towns, a
gentleman Informs MS that he saw nothing that
looked like life except people who were travel
ling the streets with dishes of Cruel in their hands
and hanging bed clothes out of doors to catch the
air. From St. Louis and all the estern and
southern parts of this State we have had accounts.
In Burlington, Dubuque, and other large towns in
Iowa. the same diseases preval-hious fever
and fever and ague From Galena and through
ont Wisconsin we hear verv discouragng ac-
counts. The laborers upon our railroads and ca
nails are represented as suffering beyond all de-
scription. Upon many of the contracts the work
has been entirely suspended. They meet with a
similar fate in Indiana.
The native American., 1838-10-20

proach Of such vulgar miscreant as O'Connell
unquestionably is.
"Many very worthy persons in our own coun-
try, who are ever very sensitive on all subjects
connected with delicate sense of honor, may
share with the universal sentiment of England,
that man, who like 0'Connell, has been voted
by large majority of the House of Commons, Il
public calumniator is beneath the notice OF gen.
tleman and assure you, this opinion is begin
ning to obtain such general authority here. that
no member of Parliament would any more think
OF calling the Great Beggar-man out, than the
shabby mendcant who stands at the door OF ST.
stephens and begs "your honor for penny.
But. both Mr.. Stevenson and myself, know what
Virginia asks and eapecfs OF her sons. At least,
that they should at all times show willingness
to resent any indignity offered abroad to their
own person.
''lf the correspondence had taken a turn which
would have rendered it necessary for me in per-
son to have borne message to Mr. O'Connell
Tor Mr.. Stevenson, | had determined 10 have taken
Capt. Perry with me as witness; Tor O'Conncll
IS, am told, always surrounded by goodly por-
ton of his TAIL in the shape of ruffans, only III
terror IN brutality to their great prototype. With
out provoking the slightest aggression on our
feelings or persons, we should nevertheless haze
been prepared to have met it. We should have
endeavored in this contingency to have made our
selves as ugly customers as possible, to the i'm
maculate patriot and his disciples-to which we
would have had some claim, as both Captain Per-
ry and myself have in avordupois, about as much
Irish blood in our veins as the august Miesian
himself
'lf, however, in an Irish scrtmmage, had ac-
cidentally stopped his wind, feel satisfied my
escape would have been connived at by the Eng
lish people; for, should have entitled myself, by
this act, to their everlasting gratitude, for eXpell-
ing, IN se-dcence, one of the greatest pests with
which, in His inscrutable wisdom, the Almighty
has been pleased to nhict on the British Empire
"a man, who, having extorted rint money from
the poor deluded paupers of his own country, is
selling for large sized lump of Whig patronage
in lreland-the interests of people he has dis
honored and betrayed.
81 feel that owe you an apology for using
such abuse against this man. But is not our
country and countrymen the theme of his perpet-
ua, unceasing scandal, more foul and audacious
than the civilized world has ever yet witnessed?
If Ishmael strikes, shall we not strike too? No:
Christian charity itself would pardon retaliation
SO provoked and so justifable.
| 81 needno say that our friend has, in this, un-
der all the circumstances of the case, acted in all
respects in manner worthy of the old Common
wealth from which he came.
81 remain, dear sir, with sincere esteem, very
respectfully, your obedient servant,
]. HAMILTON, of S. c.
THos. RITCHIE, ESQ.
The native American., 1838-10-20

RATHBUN, THE GREAT FoRGER.-The BufIa-
lonian, speaking of this individual, utters the fol-
lowing languages:
"The feeling here is universal, that they are
determined to crush Rathbun at all hazards. and
if law will not do it, foul means must be resorted
to. Thank God, he has jury to stand between
him and combination of such scoundres."
We know not what especial claims this indi-
vidual can present for public sympathy, for a
more extensive system of fraud has not been per-
petrated by any man in this country or Europe,
excepting by the famous Fonteroy. Had he been
some obscure and friendless individual who had
committed some petty larceny, perhaps to feed a
starving family, an ''honest, upright, conscien-
tious jury would have turned him off, almost
without leaving their box. But being magnf-
cent villain, rogue upon grand scale, male
factor by wholesale, whose operations might ruin
thousands, he has friends and sympahes in abun-
dance, and Jury can scarcely be found who will
far violate ''respectability," as to convict him.
He is, indeed, convicted and sentenced, but,not
until after two trials, and will yet probably es-
cape. And the Buffalonian denounces, as "a com
bination of scoundrels," those who endeavor to
enforce the lava against him!
! Fontleroy had his sympathizing friends, who
made every exertion to save him from conviction
before his trial, and from execution afterwards.
The London jury was combination of "scoun-
drels' who thought Fontleroy's plundered dupes
as much entitled to protection as their plunderer
to sympathy, and SO convicted him; and the Bri-
tish Privy Council having no sympathies for such
unfortunate gentlemen, and believing that the
salvation of the laws, made for the common good,
was more important than the salvation of knave,
would not permit the king to pardon him. His
sympathizing friends, finding that they could not
cheat the gallows, tried to make SAINT OF him.
We imagine that they found the devil as imprac-
tlcable as the jury and the Privy Council
Ledger.
The native American., 1838-10-20
S. p. FRANKLIN.
WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD The
w The Passenger trains this Road will daily start

WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD --Th,
w The Passenger trains this Road will daily star
as follows, viz:
FROM WASHINGTON FOR BALTIMORE.
AT 6 o'clock, A. M. and at l-2 O'Clock, p M.
FROM BALTIMORE FOR WASHINGTON. :
AT nine o'clock, A. M. and at four o'clock, p M
Passengers BY the morning train if proceeding west.
wardy, can connect with the Western train on the Bal
timore and Ohio rail road at the Relay house, reach
Frederick in time for the Western stages that leave there
al ~ CLOCK noon or Harpers Ferry in time for the
evening train 10 Winchester; while passengers trave
easwardy are conveyed through to Philadelphia without
unnecessary detention at Baltimore reaching philadel
phla IN me for the evening line to New York; and thus
in one day 1o'A
Under no circumstances whatever can the train be de-
ayed beyond the hour fixed for starting is therefore
respectfully suggested that Passengers procure their tick
M ets me previous evening; to enable them to do which,
theoice will be kept open till half past seven o'clock
7. M BY order,
Oct o. SAMUEL sTETTINIUs, Agent
The native American., 1838-10-20

All Fair IN PoHhcs.-A certain Irishman who
perhaps has done more than any one Of the tens
of thousands among us to extend and strengthen
the influence of his countrynien, and who was
lately one of the highest functionaries in this city
represented to certain police officer, the other
day, that it was necessary for the good of apary
that "a certain Irishman confined in the penetenta-
ry for vagrancy should be liberated, as he could
influence hundred Irish Votes, at the approach
ing election! The said officer, therefore, in obe-
dience to party dctation, but in violation of law,
did liberate said Irish vagrant! What think you
of this, citizens?-Nafional Banner.
The native American., 1838-10-20
WESTERN SETTLERs.-W Whatcver our opinions

WESTERN SETTLERs.-W Whatever our opinions
may he as to the honesty Of intention, among the
Canadians, in attempting to obtain freedom from
many oppressive acts of the British Government,
we are opposed to their coming in such swarms,
into our own country, and taking possession OF
some of the finest lands in our western States. BY
the laws of these Slatcs, they are entitled to ex-
ercise all the rights Of native citizens, with but a
nominal residence, for their qualification. Blu,
these lands should be preserved for our own coln-
rvmen, who are not only acquainted with, but
who are devoted to the preservation Of, our rights
and Institutions As it is, these refugees have all
the advantages of an American at once. Thus
are our western States filing up with foreign
population, Of whom we know nothing, to the
exclusion Of our native citizens, by the blood OF
whose fathers, these lands were purchased. Is
this rights il good sense-s it patriotic? We
answer no! Nor is this all; the highways and
byways to these States, are constantly choked by
the crowds of foreigners hocking from our Allan
tic ports, and pouring into our western lands; so
that, when they are wanted for Americans, they
are found to be shut up and closed forever against
them.
The policy which seeks topopulate all at once,
the fairest portions of our country is fatal one;
and we shall see the day when there will be but
one opinion on this subject. The railroad prin-
ciples Oh which we have acted, and continue to act,
will hurry us headlong to perition, unless timely
abated in their operations.
The native American., 1838-10-20

A TOUCH OF THE OLD WORLDS BEGGARY I'M
posITIoNs.-This morning French Canadian,
who arrived day or two ago in one Of the
North river boats with his family, consisting of a
maniac wife, and of l6 years of age, present
ed himself at the alms-house, and presented the
following document:
"Jacob Forgeat, not understanding English,
begs of you to read this paper. l am afflicted
with rupture on both sides, and my wife has
been crazy for sixteen years, and has a family of
children to support. am unable to do any thing
to help myself, but recommend myself and family
to good and charitable people: you can see my
wile's situation.
81 take money, meat, clothes, or an thing yo
may see fit to bestow on U.S.
1--WE certify that this man has been afflicted
for ten years, and conducts himself as an honest,
sober man, and takes all trouble and pains with
his wife's afflction.