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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-04-26

BUsiNEss.-Atter all there is nothing
like business for enabling US to get
through our weary existence. The in>
teliect cannot sustain its sunshine flight
long; the flaggiug wings droop to the
earth. Pleasure pals, and idleness is
Many gathered mseries in one name
But business gets over the hours without
counting them. 1t may be very tired at
the end, still it has brought the day to a
close sooner than any thing else.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-04-26
or THE CHER OREI
NHTTON

10 The Honorable The Senate and House OF
Representatives OF the United States, in
Congress assembled, most humbly and
respectfully showelh:
That whereas, We, The undersigned, citi-
zens OF the Cherokee Nation, have always
regarded the instrument purpotting 10 be o
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-04-26
VIRGINIA. to wit :.

At Rules holden in the Clerks Office
of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery, for the County of Augusta.
OH Monday the ist day Of January, 1888.
Samuel Clarke and William Poage
Ex'ors of William, Patrick. deceased,
p!ainiifs-against
Charles Patrick. Henry NJ. Estill and
Mary Jane his wife, Robert Downey.
John Downey, Jane Downey.
- Rebecca his wife late Rebec-
en- Downey,- Infant
childrenof Polly Steele, decd, late Pol
ly Downey, children g. heirs Of Rach-
el Downey deco late Rachel Patrick,
John p. McCutchen only son and heir
OF Mary McCutchen, decd. late Mary
Patrick. William Patrick McCutchen,
James McCutchep, and John McPh.e-
tiers McCutchen. children and heirs
at Law Of Isabella AlcCutchen, dec d
late Isabella Patrick, and Thomas
Baskins and Rebecca his wife, defen-
Gants.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants. Robert Downey.
John Downey, Jane Downey,--
and Rcbecca his wife, late Rebecca
Downey Infan,lchil-
dren Of Polly Steele, decd. late Polly
Downey, children and Heirs of Rachel
Downey, deed, late Rachel Patrick, and
John p. aIcCutchen, only son and heir
Of Mary McCutchen, deed, late Mary
Patrick, not having entered their ap-
pearance and given security according to
the act Of Assembly, and the Rules of
this Court, and it appearing from salts
factory evidence, that they are not in
habitants Of this Commonwealth 1t is
ordered. that the said defendants do ap-
pear here on the first day of the next
Term (June 10th, 1888, )and answer the
Bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of
this order be forthwith inserted in the
Stanton Spectator. for two months sue
cessively, and posted at the from, door of
the Courthouse of Augusta county.
A copy-Teste.
N. c. KINNEY, C. C.
March 8, 1893.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-04-26
BLAN X s.

Constables', Sherifs', & Clerks
B = of Bargain and
Sale Trust Deeds-Appren-
tees Indentures-Sale Bonds
Single Bonds, &C., for sale
at this office.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-04-26
ITO Stop ina! Sub Treasure j.,
DETROIT, MARCH 81,

Hnofher SUB Treasury exploded. - We
learn that ALLEN HUTcH1Ns, the Re-
ceiver at the Iowa Land Office, has ia.
ken to himself wings and fled, leaving
Uncle Sam minus some 10000 or To-
900 dollars. II Hgerfiser.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-04-26

IN conversation with Pbysician, We
ieara, that Bslladono, has been used with
great success in several cases Of Scarlet Fa.
vera disease, so peculiarly fatal 10 chill.
dren.-HlexanGria Gazette.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-04-26

discovery. have laid il up for valuable
truth. Mr.. Editor, il you know nothipgre
lative 10 this statement, I think you will
cause II TO be published in your paper, solic.
i,ing information ; If correct, il must he u
valuable acquisition TO the public " hen gen,
orally known.
IL the true Cause Of smut in wheat he an
insect, the period Of one year destroys them
III, be seed the terminating powers musl
have persisted. ifbuggy peas are KEEP, over
one season, there will be no live bugs found
among them.
a small portion of fine cal, sified and rak.
cd into bin OF corn, or any grain wbatOver,
Immediately kills the insects or drives them
eff can any quantity OF salt sufficient "a
drive them away from the field lie applied
and not destroy the grain, al the proper sea
son OF their mischief! Respectfully.
ABEDNEGO ROBINSON. !.
Portsmouth (N. M March I, 1888.
REMARKS.
The modern opinion is, that smut is par
asitic plant, l. Q. plant which feeds snd
lives on the wheat plant, and Bauer, in the
transactions ofthe RoyalSecieiy ,says it's seeds
are so minute as 10 pass from the iced grain
IN the soil, with the ascending sap, 10 the ear
OF the grain, where il grows and produces
smuuy grain. Many of the salts, as marine
salt, lime. vilrioI, copperas, &c., are found
10 destroy the terminating principle of this
seed, aud the supposition is a rational one,
that The smut soon loses its vital principle
by beng kept through one season, which we
know 10 be the case with many seeds. And
upon this hypothesis we account for the fact
stated by MIR. Robinson. But even if old
wheat is put INTO bag which has contained
smulty wheat, or is in any other way brought
in contact with smut seed. the infection will
take, and the crop will be more or less al
fected- Crnd Cult.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17

A "Reminiscences. The Journals Of the
Old Congress ofthe United States, furnish
an instance. of the manner in which Duelling
cases used to be settled. 1t appears that
one Mr.. Cunning Bedford felt himself
aggrieved at something said in debate by Mr..
Sergeant, the father, we believe, OF the pre-
sent Mr.. John Sergeant of Philadelp hia.
On the 18th June, l777, Mr.. Sergeant
laid before Congress a challenge which he
had received from Mr.. Bedford. On the
18th, resolution was passed directing Mr..
Bedford to be summoned before Congress
to ''answer for his conduct" On the 18th
Mr.. Bedford appeared and was permitted
to speak in his own justification. The
House then Immediately passed resolution
that Mr.. B. sis expected TO ask pardon o.
the house and Of the member" Mr.. B.
was again called in, and the resolution being
read to him, che asked pardon ofthe house
and Of the member" and, thereupon, was
dismissed, and the matter ended. This wa!
in the good old days of the good old father.
ofthe republic. Such a case now would re
quire month to settle, and produce, perhaps
three or four duels !-Aler. Gaz.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17
MISCELLANEOUS.

Mississippi Money in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Post of Wednesday says:
GA broker, IN extensive business, fur
nishes us with the following facts: Three
thousand dollars in Natchez Bank Notes
were offered him yesterday at 80 per cent.
discount and refused; at they same time
eight hundred dollars Of the Bank of Bran
don, Mississippi, were offered at 40 per
cent, and not taken. He remarks that no
sale Of Mississippi money can be effected
at the above rates in this city. We learn
further, thatsales Of Mississippi Bank notes
took place short time since at NatcheZ
at % per cent. discount, and for which
drafts without interest. Let those facts be a
caution 10 our mechanics and others, who
90 below to work or trade, not to take
Mississippi money. We have frequently
seen them at Exchange offices, in this
city, with handfulls of it.. which they coulC
not get exchanged upon any terms; ye
they had given full value for it in labor o
merchandise"
In addition TO the above, we learn tina
the Banks viii no longer receive Mississippi
| IHO7tey III PdyHt6tC " 0t0tSs IN NASH
vile the following is the state OF the none,
, market.
: The state Of the Exchanges in this cit
to-day affords melancholy cemmentar
upon the humble efforts of the party i
power to better the currency. U. S. Ban
notes IA per cent. pre-. specie, same; Ky
and Ohio 12a13 pre-; Mississippi paper l
to 90 dis. Eastern checks (when to haC
I4a15 per cent. pre-; N W @, cans funC
8a10 pre-.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17
POETRY
LINES


Written on seeing a Lady aoith fashionable
Pr0tuberance.
Selected from the Richmond Enquirer
by a Lady,
Melodious Sisters! gracious Nine!
Ger me thy inspiration fling,
Since far too blest fate is mine
The beauties of the HUMP to sing.
The HUMP! what crowding thoughts arise,
What forms of beauty greet mine eyes;
What bags of bran or feathers, full,
And some perchance too, stuffed with wool,
Before my dazzled vision came,
AT thy inspiring lovely name!
In ancient lore we find no mention
Of this most beautiful invention,
And hence conclude, what Homer tells
Of Helen and the Grecian bellies,
Is mere fib; for who pray,
In this gallant, enlightened day,
Would wage tedious, ten years war,
For any belle he ever saw,
If the far dame should chance to lack,
A Hump of Beauty on her back!
Poor Venus claims our Just compassion,
For though with her none dared to vie
Yet, in her day, 'tWas not the fashion,
A Hump upon the back to tie.
The graces, too, were pretty creatures,
With lily skin and comedy features,
With swan like limbs, round and plump,
Yet what of these! they had no Hump.
When Nature first produced the fair,
'Mong other things, it was her care
CAS- the fair form III beauty crew.
To shape the back both straight and true;
Except indeed when in within,
Some uncouth dwarf, or monster grim,
She iavours with a sweIled sack,
Perched high in honor on the back!
But In these days ofwondrous light,
Taste rises in her power and might,
And Disappearing Natures plan
She forms a bag of wool or bran,
And where she thinks the Hump should be
Straight in that place, &. Hump you'll see;
The names with which the Humps abound
Are full ofsense as well as sound
Nothing more dignified I'm sure,
Than Bishop, Bustle, Tourneur!
And if some sour, old fashioned dame,
Should tartly ask, what's in a name!
We'd answer that | cannot scan,
But Ma'am the thing is full of bran
Now listen TO me, Lady dear,
A word, I'd whisper in your car;
Why be so partial to one spot
Why Hump one place, and others not!
If in Hump, such beauty lies,
As true friend I'd you advise,
10 RAISE the Hump on euery place,
And then you'd be all over grace!
Then if we, beauties wish to find,
We need not always look behindn!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17
Ne.O- York Daily Fnprsss Of March IS.

The Board of Trad, on Friday night, in a
very full. meeting, resolved in substance, that
the charges against the Phenix Bank had been
fttlly sustained, and that it was the duty of the
Legislature to take away the charter. This
resolution passed with great unanimity, and
much stronger measures were proposed, but fol
the present this was considered to be all the ex
preston Of opinion that was necessary.
Bills on England exceedingly duh. South
ern Bills on London offered freely, withou
finding buyers at los ID The best of BanI
Bills at 106, The prevailing sentiment is tina
the rate must come to 1O4
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17
From the st. Louis Republican, March 81.
DEATH OF WIN. II. ASHLEY.


By letter from the private tutor In til
Generals family, to Messrs. Sublett and
ampbell of this city, dated the 26th inst.
we learn the painful intelligence that this
worthy patriot, statesman and friend, depar-
ted this life, at Boonville, Mo-, at 3 O'Clock,
P. M. of that day. The General and his
family left left here about two weeks ago for
Cooper county, where his family designed
spending the summer. When he left he
was afflicted with a severe cold, and upon
arriving at Boonville, he was attacked with
an affection of the lungs, which terminated,
in a very few days his life.
We will not now attempt TO do justice to
the memory of the deceased. His connec-
ton with the history of his country, his ser
vices as citizen and statesman, the ma
ny private and public virtues which mark
his long life and have stamped the remem-
brance ofhis name with the enduring Inonu-
ments of the west, and the history of this
State, deserve more faithful portraitre than
the time now will admit of. By his death,
the public have sustained loss which only
those who know his worth, can fully appre-
ciate. To his family we will not speak.
their grief Is too deep, and too haIlowed 70
be now intruded upon; but the widows tears
arc not she'd alone-a State, q whole COM
munity mourns the loss Of a friend and be-
ncfaCtOr.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17
WON BARKER-EDIToR
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zngEEE@N AB& y,
sVS ...erv TUESDAY at Fiv
,hs s,S S,ocs or Six Dollars It n. not :
\ aay'"'lN No subscription received
I,n .iy months, ,;-no,,,.
g4,1IesTJ.NMENTS not exceeding one !;
DIV i;nc :, or less) will be inserted
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a az irn',crtcd unless the money is
IN them, ,oo,os,ed
,'', y, their advertisements the
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,i .rc' of a personal nature Will be
r sTFRs addressed to the Editor
i ! .l. anne with the Office must
N I 10th otherwise they will not be at
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17
COpnrtmersInin N0fico

n ME subscribers have this day formed a
Il CoPartnership uuder the firm ofFrank-
I'm ana Brother for the purchase and sale
OF merchandise generally, under the act
entitled 'an act to authorize the establishing
OF limited partnerships within the State. .
Sidney ). Franklin and John A. Franklin of
Columbus, are the general partners, and
William s. HASTE of New York is the spe-
cial partner; ard as such has contributed
towards the common stock of the concern,
the sum of Ten Thousand dollars in cash.
SAID copartnership to commence on the 2nd
day of March, 1888 and terminate on The 2nd
day of March, 1871.
SIDNEY S. FRANKLIN,
JOHN A. FRANKLIN,
WILLIAM S. HASIIE.
Columbus march 9, 1883. 34-3m,
" The Mississippian at Jackson will pub
lish the above for six weeks, and forward
their account to Franklin and Brother.
Timely Notice.
S, Franklin being DESTROYS of closing
- ,tae business conducted in his individual
name all persons indebted t. him previou:
to the LIST Januaryl8S8 will please call and
settle their accounts. All unsettled on the Isl
Apri! next will be placed in the hands of al
officer for collection.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17
@. s.. AKIN

G.. S. AKIN
TTAS now i'm store the following
with many other articles IN ms hhe'
which he offers cheap for cash,
Double Refined Loaf Sugar,
New Orleans Brown Sugar, old and
new crop,
Coffee, Molasses,
Salt, in and bushel Sacks,
Nails and iron assorted,
Cogniac, Peach, and Apple Brandles'
Old Rye and double rectiied whlSkey
Superfne eastern Flour,
Bacon hams,
Lard, Mess and Prime pork,
Cheese, Potatoes, Almonds,
Raisins, picked oysters, put~up al
Norfolk, Va, superior article.
Segars from very fine to common.
Soap, ginger, spices,
Stone ware &c. &c.
Old Madeira, Pure Juice;
Port and Sherry Wines in casks ant
bottles, by the dozen,
Mountain Malaga, Cy the cask.
claret assorted, &c
Columbus, Feb. 81, 1887.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17

We have not yet received the pro-
ceedings at Matches, ON the occasion
of the visit of Mr.. Prentiss. We are
informed by a gentleman Of that place,
who was present, that it was splendid
affair, and that the remarks of Mr..
Prentiss gave great satisfaction to the
members of all parties. The Court
House being inadequate to contain the
immense throng which had gathered on
the occasion, seats were provided IN
the open air, and covered with hundreds
of LADIES. The trees, windows; fences,
&c. were alive, and the ground around
covered with a dense multitude, Of all
political opinions. 1t would seem that
Natchez had borne the palm away from
US; but we would be willing that what
we have done should be excelled every
where throughout the State, in these
proudmanifestations of unyielding free
men. Say, Mr.. Black, do you believe
there is a single loco foco lady in your
city, or was one among the multitude
that gathered to hear the orator of the
chivalrous south! Had you takenthei
vote would it not have been unanimou
for the preservation of the nntarnisheC
honor of young Misslssippi.-V. Reg,
Southerm Argus.
Mr.. Black answered the question by re
marking that if Mr.. Prentiss' election d.
! pended upon the vote of the Ladies b
4 would be elected by acclamation, and tn;
/ the Ladies of Natchez are all Wings wit
!. but two or three exceptions. We can So
O nearly the same of the Ladies of Columbu
\ never having heard it intimated that the
IS was ever one loco-faco among them.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17

Another Boundary Dficuly-The inhabit-
ants ofFayette and Miller counties in Arkansas,
declare themselves within the Territory of Tex
as, and refuse to pay taxes to the u. States, but
have sent representatives to the Texan Con-
gress. The Governor of Arkansas proposes to
abolish the laws of Miller County, which is most
disaffected, and to attach her territory to some
other district The U. States have exercised
sovereignty over it, says the Governor, since the
treaty of Louisiana.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17
LAW NOTICE.

VIZ " II = = z-N~-14
ID EUBEN Davis, Stephen Cooke
II and john GOODWIN, have associated
themselves in the practice of Law. One or
more of the firm will attend to business con
fided to them in the Circuit Courts OF
Lowudes, Monroe, Chickasaw, Pontotoc,
Tippah, Tishemingo, Itawamba and Ok
tibbeha the Federal and Chancery Courts,
and the High Court of Errors and Appeals
at Jackson,
r. DAVIS, Athens, Monroe city. Miss.
]. GOODWIN, Aberdeen IS g -
S. COOKE, Columbus, Lowndes city. g
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17

What's in a name I'm late debate in
the French Chamber of Deputies, NJ.
Montalivet, theMinister oftheinterior, said if
justification of bringing the patronage on
his government to bear upon the freedom
Of elections, referred to the practice in this
country under the late administration. He
said, ''his interference had been perfectly
legitimate and honorable, and that he had
but followed the conduct of the President
| Of the u. States, who dismissed from
Office all the flnctionaries who did not use
their exertions to procure the return Of go.
vernment candidates. The American
lfunctionaries Che sadly formed an army, re.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17

Some years ago a rumor got abroad that
the Bank of Glasgow was in danger Of
breaking. An old shopkeeper who had a
small sum on deposite hastened tothe Bank
to draw his money out. The Teller counted
out the amount in the notes Of the Bank,
which the old fellow carefully deposited in
his breeches pocket and buttoned up-then
Shaping his hand on it, said, "Noo, dom
ye! brak as soon as We please"
Vide the Sub Treasury bill, with its
iron safes for locking up the notes of the
Banks which Uncle Sam dare not trust for
a penny for similar instance of wise
caution.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17

The VIcKsBURe CELEBRATIoN on Saturday
IN honor Of AIr. FTenugs was splendid analf
Men of all parties united in giving honor to the
man to whom honor is due. The voice of20.-
900 Mississippi frecmen viii sustain the Con-
stitution g. Laws.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17
NOTICE.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI !
Loaoudes Co., March q, 1888.
a LLpersons having claims against the estate
N of Ebenezer Niles, deceased, are hereby
requested to exhibit them within the tern
limited by law, or the same win be barred
Letters testamentary granted to the administra
tor the 9th March, 1888.
A. BOYKIN, Administrator.
Columbus, Mi, April 9, 1888. CIV
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17
NO. 81.

guIarly drilled and diciplined, obeying the
orders of theiS chief. The Monarchists
of Euroge citing the example of Repub-
lican Ghpf Magistrate to justify an attack
upon fhe freedom of opinion, and 10 sustain
them. IN the prescription of officers who re-
fuse to Re "drilled and disciplined" as a
corps of political Janizaries! And yet we
boast of our democratic freedom of opinion?
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17
DUELLING.

The late Judge Thatcher of Maine,
while member Of the National Legisla-
ture, was challenged on certain occasion,
by, think member Of Congress. The
Judge was not deficient in true courage,
but his principles were decidedly opposed
to duclling. 81 will go and consult my
1cifc," replied he, ''and if she will con
sent, | will fight you.'' "You are a coic-
ard," replied the challenger. every WE'LL >
said the Judge, "you knew l was, or you
never would have challenged me-"
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17
Law Copartnership.
e. LACE. ppm. GRANT

AttornieS and CounSellor8 at Lazv.
Jake this method of informing
Il the public that they will continue TO
devote their undivided attention to the du.
ties of their profession.
They will attend the Circuit Courts of
LoVOnde8, Monroe, Winston, .Noru6ee,
Kemher, and Okettb6eha Counties, in Mis-
sissippi, and Pickena County alabama.
They will also practice in the District
Court Of the United States at
Jackson, Mississippi, and the Superior
Court of Chancery held at the same
place.
~ Rcsidenccin COI.1LnE us, Mi.-f1
August, IL, 1887. If.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17
march IS, 1858.
GER EN- HE'LL

Drugs and Medicines
is very complete, and will be rendered more
50 by continued accessions. He is now re-
Ceiving choice assortment of Fancy Gro
cies and Pickles, among which are superior
Wines on draft and in bottles, NfiAed Pic
kles, Ketchup, John Bull beefsteak sauce,
Preserved Rhubarb for pies and tarts, Pre-
served Damsons for pies and tarts, Picked
Lobster. Sardines, Raspberry Brandy, do.
Syrup, Lemon Syrup, Guava Jelly. A &c
neral assortment of Garden Seeds, from. d
Landreth's, Philadelphia TO which he invite:
the attention Of the public.
march 1S-26tf
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17
Extract Of a letter to the editor of the United
States Gazette, dated


We had quite a tragedy here last evening.
A lady was riding in a hack, accompanied by a
young man and another of her own sex, when
the carriage was suddenly stopped, and pistol
fired by youth of Ia, the bali of which struck
the lady on the cartilage of the nose and passed
completely through, spelling her beauty forever,
which to her was as bad as taking her life" for
he takes my life, who takes the means whereby
| live" The girl, believe, is not dead yet,nor
is the offender taken.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-17
Dissolution.

TTNHE partnership heretofore existing I'M
4 der the firm of Hooker & Hill, was
dissolved this day by mutual consent. All
persons who are indie bted to the firm, are
requested TO call and settle by paying the
cash, as longer indulgence cannot be given.
+. HOOKER,