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Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-10

TIE FREE TRADER, AGAIN.-Mr. Be-
sancon the famous loco-ioco editor, posi-.
lively asserts that he "seldom wastes a
serious momentupon" our humble selves,
and by way of commentary upon this
verac'ous remark, proceeds to pour out
fill cciumn of his diretM ,crath, upon our
devoted Canton Herald, Verify, Mr..
Bank Commissioner, Aid-de-camp TO the
Governor, ETC, etc, our medicine seems
to work bravely. We regard your pres
ent symptoms as decidedly favorable
Your raving and ioaming at the mouth,
Is a natural result of your disorder, and
the operation of certain strong doses, adj
minis,ered by the Herald. The crisis
will soon arrive, however, and yol may
yet be restored to sanity, and, possibly
\ TO the exercise of common sense. But
never tell us that you are not IN the hab
il of noticing the Herald. Such gam
mon won't suit your purpose. Those
who have taken the trouble to read voul
4 bragingS, for the last three months, vii
tolla different story. Your marlike att
tude, also, is very awkwardly assumed
Do what YOU can, yonr long ears viii
peer out above the lions skin. You haC
better, therefore, ronouncc such uncoutl
ways, so i'll suited to your disposition anC
breeding and be content to appear the stu
, pid---,that nature made YOU You should
moreover, remember certain past scenes
and the somewhat doubtful reputation
they have left you,
Turn your thoughts to that evcntful dav
! That ever glorious, almost fatal fray,
'lVhen Quitman's fuchfui horserhiy
met you eye
'And Natchcz myrmidons stood laughing
: byn
when YOU quaIlcd beneath his descend
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Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-10

S. S. PsENTIss.--We learn from the
Southern Sun, that it is the intention of
Mr.. Prentiss to retire into private life,
as soon as the term for which he was e.
lccted to Congress shall have EXPIRED
We much regret to hear Of this deter
mnation Of Mr.. p, knowing tina, it will
deprive the State Of faithful public SER
want, and the wings of fearless and ell.
.oquent champion Of their principles. 1t
would, however, be asking too much OF
any man, to neglect his own private az
fairs, in order to continue IN the stormy
whirl Of politics.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-10
The State of Mississippi
Madison county,}
BY the Probate Court Of said county
April tenn 1888.

April tenn 1898.
THE exhibition made by Thomas
Spell Admir-. of the estate Of james j.
Folkes decd. and il appearing to the
satisfaction Of the court that the effects
are insufficient topay the debts of said
estate. 1t is therefore ordered, that
said estate be declared insolvent and
that VIM Wade, VIM. ii. ST ger and
David NJ Porter. be appointed commits.
sloners to meet at the office Of Henry
A Garrett ESQ. in Jacksonville on the
I'd Saturday in each month, TO audit
and allow claims against said estate
and il is further ordered that they
make report to December term 1885
oi this court. A true copy.
Attest; ]. I. CsnrRoS, Crk.
Oct 10 le-3w
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-10

That stuunch whig paper, the Liberty
Adrocdte, has placed the name of John
Henderson, of Hancock county, at the
head Of its columns, as a candidate for
the U 5. Senate. We hail this as good
omen, and point to it as one of the many
indications Of the increasing popularity
of Mr. Henderson.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-10

From 1'I 'ha Information wsbu,f rrn
abIo 'o obtain, tho foron' attempts NJ 'he
otpunger io aherl.c Inc independent
nulliGep ~ this State, into their drilled
unkl, have proved alanpl and entire
failure. Indeed, were We the most pre-.
JUDGED Of all Mr. Calho1n's adhcfcnls,
We should most certainly be- induced 10.
enquire of these psucdo Democrats. tho
rcdsoH why they had so suddenly become
the biologists Of men and measures. whom
but few months since, no expression in
the English language, was too low TO he
applied to them It is indeed strange.
not to say romrrfW. DO they remom.
Der when they asSeryated that the words
of TRAITOR and RENEGADE. were Svnono.
nous with that of a Nulifer2 Is their
recollection so very poorl their remcm-
brance Of the causes, which but few
years since, agltatcd the Union to its
centre, SO rcry faint9 Mott cannot be.
Inc Van Buren, party are pursuing now
the very course they always have pur.
sued, and always will pursue, when it
becomes their interest so to do. We We
rily believe tina. if it was ascertained at
neat qddrterS, that the advocacy of a U.
), Bank, would conducc to the success of
the party and the personal aggran-
dlzemont of its leaders, that orders
would be issued, insiantcr, for all the
faithful to "jump Jim Crow" and be
come the violent advocates of that much
abused institution ;--declarng at the same
time, that it was purely a democratic
measure, and quite necessary for the in
terests Of the great Democratic party
But enough Of this; the attempt ha.
been found to be morally impossible
and will no doubt be abandoned. Their
late complete discontinue in Alfalfa coun
ty, has opened the eyes of many to tn,
iallacy Of the project. How that null
liter can for moment, contemplate sucl
a union as is proposed, we are utterly at;
loss to conceive, TO such as are so dis
posed, we would recommend for their pc
ruSal, the Proclamation, Force Bill, Elk
pun g&r~Resolutions, &c.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-10
MISSISSIPPI UNION BANK.


TO The Editor of the Southern Sun:
Dear Sir Please publish the fol-
lowing resolutions which passed at a
meeting of the board of this date:
LIST. Resolved, That whenever this
bank commences her discounts, due
regard shall be had to the respective
districts in dispensing her loans, prior
to the establishment of her branches,
In order that each section of the state
shall have an equal participation in the
benefits of the institution, provided the
same be applied for on satisfactory pa
per, having at all times a due regard
to punctuality.
ID. Resolved, That no paper shall
be permitted to pass at the board, ha-
wing on it. either as principal or Secu-
rity, the name or names of any person,
who shall at the time of such offering,
be under protest in this bank or either
of its branches.
Sd. Resolved, That all notes pre-.
scented lor discount, must be placed in
the discount box, at least one day pre-
vious to the day ofdiscount, otherwise
the same shall not be considered byth,
board.
], Ath. Resolved, That this board viii
J commence her discounts on short TIM
/ and small amounts, on Thursday, ID,
/; 9th September inst. and that the ~
| ular days of discount of this institution
: will be on eIch succeeding ThmSda
t thereafter.
{ Extract from the minutes.
S w. p. GRAYSON, Cash'r.
Form of the Note required.
JACKSON, -, 1888.
i & months aiter--
II
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-10

Tag RrsUNrtios --Wo learn from the
New Orleans Bulletin, that the Banks Of
that city, have positively agreed TO re.
sumo specie payments on the first Mon.
day in January. This is cheering, and
augurs well for tho solyency Of the
Banks of our sister State.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-10
SIIERlFFS

Jas 4 Cooper VI i
VS. BORt|
Dorrell Wright, lsSl
X Sanders clIel
Hugh Sanders.
BY virtue Of The u
to me directed, | wiN'1
sale, for cash, at lfl
cort house in the n
on Monday, the WI
vember next, the lola]
property, VIZ: a uan]
land known and deSlsla1
the east half of the o.;
and the east hall q J
quarter of section VI \.
ship eleven, range \
south half Of the s Vi
southwest quarter o. \
five, township ele''ss||
cast; and the norm "
half of the north n
section two, tovils'||
three east; contains
hundred and thlrtys,]
ores, more or less "
negro slaves, El1 A Nj
ry; levied on ana w. ID
fv the above stated sac,o 3,
S. NJ. FLoU 4 \
Oct. 10. "a
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-10

GO TIA Boston paper says
there is a man in that city SO tall that
he rs obliged to climb a ladder to
comb his head.
There is sample in kentucky, so
tall that he is obliged to get down on
his knees to take his hat of, Cmcia-
NATHAN.
Fudge! that's tri0e. Why there
rs an old school fellow here Of ours,
that is so tall, he is obliged to come
down, three pair of stairs, every
morning, TO tie his shoes. The last
time we heard of him he had grown
out Of sight.-Phild. Focus.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-10
ceived, negotiable and payable at thei
banking house at Jackson.

FdShioa.-The world is ruled by
fashion---and a Observation-Disclosures
she is--compelling people 10 submit to
the most announcement things imagin-
able for fashions sake. She pinches
our feet with tight shoes, or chokes us
with tight cravat, or squeezes the
breath out ofour body by tight lacing,
She makes people setup by night when
they ought to be in bed, and keeps
them in bed in the morning, when they
ought TO be up and doing. She makes
people visit when they would rather
be at home, eat when they are no,
hungry, and drink when they are not
thirsty. She is despot of the high.
est grade, full Of intrigue and cunning
and yet, husbands, wives, fathers, mo,
Tiers, sons and daughters voluntarily
have become her obedient servants
and slaves, and vic with one another
TO see who shall be the most obsequl.
Gus.
The Sub.treasury bill is the hope
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Efode' hgra, ana uu,''aoe ol c''lh.
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anu oi so many VICTORIOUS oIlh'e, VINO
f,ePosc ,lnder uae shaoc " our suo','ne
fortei J, ~ snort VINO a,n inc shoaow
81 GOD upon eaf'n' ! was ro'ilhE
thesc u'lngs lhlougl' my nllho' Wh'n
~ lnurfhur nc ou''ah y coming
turned moto tRe sue OF 'he boat ana
one view w, o'speleu ollu,y GORGEOUS lan'
cies' inefe vas no style' 10 s'a'ei a
c'ilach KING republican Preslaent' or
a democratic governor Wouloh not nave
maze more unPro,cno'ngapProrohc
IMAM dld tnlS "shaoo" OF goa upon
earth' ne was seated lh'o 'he Dot
tom oil pam caique' dressed IN tne
,nnl,ary ,rock-coh''aho 'afoo1ch' "l,h
MS long PACK oeard' the oh'y marks
OF TURK ABOUT nun, ana ne moved SLOW
~ along tho vacant space cleared Tor
ms passage poats WIN lhe i'asS OF eV-
cry hatlon ana thousands OF ca'qo.es
ia''lng PACK, ana the eyes OF the I'M
mense multitude earnestly hxed upon
MN, Dut without any shouts OF accia-
nations; ana when he landed at the
niue dock, as ms great otiicers bowed
TO the dust before nm, he looked the
plalnest, mlldest, kmdest man among
them. | had wished TO see nm as a
wholesale murderer, VINO had more
blood upon ms hands 'han any man
ilving' who mad slaughtered the Janis
sarles, drenched the plans OF Greece,
TO say nothing o. oas,lnadoes, lmpale'
- saots S 'sh;sh nra ,aI;na ,,,ace go ~,
,,onnan, hn, viii no, hol7ovo Tho, Sri
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Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-10
SIIERIFF'S |
I. B. Walter & Co.
Stephen Dunn and
w l. Balfour

BY virtue Of the abla|
to me directed, | UIVcp1
sale for cash at the dOdl
House, in the town oie1
day the 18th day ofe1
likely negro boy, na9t'|
led on and will be sod |
above stated case.
s. NJ. fL0lE'
Oct 10, lS-lw
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-10

REALImEs.-A person was asked
what was meant by the "reaIities OF
life," answered, real estate, real mo-
ney, and a real good dinner, none of
which could be realized without hard
work.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-10
sHERlFf's',''
Porter & MosON n
VS. n
William A Lack NJ \

BY virtue Of ..1 n | !
case to me direclssD \ b
nublic sale for cash. ~, !"
court house IN ''' an d!
on Monday, i as u ri j.J'
Der next, a lot =. :, IA
designated de-. as l lot I's~,il !
g Nadisonyllle' y 4, j
b. be sold to satisfy '
case ca 5. n. rloHy|
Oct 10.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-10

The Sub.treasury bill is the hope
less progeny Of the Administration
". i. Times.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-10

jointly and severally promise to pay
the Mississippi Union Bank, or order,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-17

On motion Of Mr.. Cambreleng, tile House Passeu u
the orders Of the day.
The consideration of the "bl making appropriations
far the Cumberland road in the States Of Ohio Indiana
and Illinois," was then resumed, OH It's 'hfo ieaos
and concurrence with the Committee OF tue "ho'e !"
their amendments. =, ;,
recommit The bill to the Committee of Ways and Means
with instructions 10 report in lieu thereof bill cednS
the road to the States through which II passes
Mr. Ewing moved prnviso thereto TO the elect tha'
the surrender should take place only in the event OF an
| equal amount of money having been expended on Tue
road West tina, there had been on that East OF the river
prior 10 the surrender of toe latter portion thereof.
Mr. Pope tho WIS entitled 10 the floor, opposed The
position Of his colleague both OF the ground OF eS
pcG!ency, and rs requiring the committee OF ways anu
Means to perform duy which was no, within their pro-
vince Mr. p then went into the subject at some length
in order to demonstrate the binding and existing vadl'
~ Of the compac, between the S and those States,
and the expedency and propfety OF completing MS
great work.
Mr. olsey replied to Mt. Pope and denied the force
of the special Compact sci up as precedent Tor ih's
work that The other States had ever consented To it, "r
that it was of any validity, since the States which re
rived The sole benefit had given no consideration tor H.
Mr.. supported the motion oil MI Underwood d. co'
siderable length.
Mr. Robertson followed on the same side
Mr. Raridcn replied TO the objections urged against
the measure, nnd went into history OF the various
enaclments on the subject, &C. warmly urging lis pas
sage.
Mr.. h!hartnn gave his views against the bill, and
the whole system of Internal Improvements by the Ge'
neral Government, and in support OF the melton 10 re-
commit the bill, dscaimng, ms member oi the Com
mlee Of Ways and Means, his having given an assent
to the bill heng reported.
The debate further continued by MessEs Gonde
and Mercer, in support Of the bill; when
Mr.. Haynes took The floor, and yielded TO genera
exclamation to adjourn and on his lnulica
The House adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-17

adus.nent upon principles Of safety alike to the Banks
and 10 ihs community A.,
On theawhoc, the course which, in my judgment, the
Banks ought 10 pursue, is simply this:
The Banks should remain exactly they are-prePar'
ing 10 resume, bu, not yet resuming
They should begin, The Bunk Of England did unoes
similar circumstances by paying the small notes. SO 10
to restore coin TO all the minor channels OF circuiato
but not make any general resumption until they ascer
tain wha, course the Government will pursue, employ
ing in the meantime their whole power to forward tHe
crops TO market The American Banks shou,o nO =,
shor, what the American Army did al New oI'ea" iva.
stand fast behind their cotton bales until the enemy
len the country. food and
These are my opinions very deliberately iormed ana
very frankly expressed They thus set tor'h' nor
TO influence the course Of Others but to explain my own
With great respect and esteem' yours D,nn1E
Anril ! 1888.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-17
IN SENATE.
~, yy 9prij n

UcGn6SdJV, .fprh IL, 1859
Mr. Mexican presented tHe p'octeo'ngso' 20 ms,
ina; f citizens Of Philadelphia city and county, IN favor
- .,cI;nr 1ry dock a, Philadelphia referred to The
Committee on Naval AfaIis
hisn forr memorials signed by 335 citizens of Penn
srIr,n;a nrsying that the alleged treaty with the CheFo
Iee Indians Int not be enforced egainst 'hat o'
trnrv IN their viii: laid on The table, -,
Aiso several memorials the subject oil slavery; TIE
nation TO receive them being laid on The table:
Mr. ~ all presented the petition OF Hnam +. "ineF
eskno 10 be compe nSaled for his invention Tor raising
stranded and sunken vessels referred 10 the COMMITTEE
on Commerce and printed
Mr. Walker submitted The following resolution:
Pesored That the Secretary Of the Treasury be, and
he is hereby, directed TO communicate 10 the senate ii
sc carly period as practicable, statement showing
what noron of the public land in the several land dis
,rics of the United States has been subject to SALE oil
private entry, twenty five years and upwards
The bill for the relief Of James hcAlaher was taken
up and after debu'e in which arssrs Hubbard King
Grundy, Robinson, Critenden, Niles, and Linn LOOK
part was laid on The table.
Mr. Roane, from the Committee on The District OF
Columbia 10 which had been referred the bill from Inc
House giving the assent of Congress 10 the act OF Tie
Legislature of Virginia to amend the act TO incorporate
the Fredericksburg md Alexandra Railroad ooH'Pa"y
reported the same without amendment. .
An interesting debate incidentally grew out OF an IN
ouiry made by Mr. Walker of the COMMITTEE on Foreisn
Affairs, concerning our relations with Mexico
Mr. G,uudy rose, and observed that, rs the Gradua
ton bill was about be taken up lie wished gentlemen
interested in it TO make much progress with II as IN
their power and possible, terminate the discussion on
il before the en, Of the week, he should feel II TO be
his duty TO ask The Senate on Monday next to take up
the bf to prohibit The issuing and circulating The bills
and notes Of the old U S Bank.
PUBLIC LANDS.
The Senate resumed The consideration of the bill to
provide for The graduation and reduction OF the price OF
the public lands; when
MIR Clay Of Ky addressed The Senate at some length
in opposition 10 the bill.
MIR Grundy then and submitted an amendment
to render the bill as already amended by him more
feet, and to do away with the possibility of niscon
slrucon of il, 10 make it operate only on lands that
have been offered at public sale.
After some remarks from M"ssvs Clay Of Alabama
Clay Of Kentucky, and Grundy, the amendment was
agreed 10.
TIN, Senate adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-17
From The Darien Teleornph of IOM inst)

=, Y ''' TIT" 17"'t''r rt'S' IP'F y '7F' - -,
More lsDIAS MURDERS NEAR TALLAmAssEE. gen.
eman lust arrived from Tallahassee informs us that
the night Of the LIST instant family OF the name OF
Purify were murdered within 90 miles of Tallahassee
The Indians burned the dwelling and two white chill
dren in it, Two negro women were also kiieG' ano Mrs
Purify received two shots through her body and was
stabbed by the Indians. She crawled, however, into
hicket where she concealed herself DR.. Taylor, Of
Monticello, stated to informant that she could not
possibly survive.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-17

UrPpER CAyADA.-We learn that Gov. Marcy has
received very friendly letter from Sir Arthur the
Governor, expressing desire that all the amcable
relations that hitherto subssed between that province and
the U. S. may be Immediately reestabshed-N Y Star
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-17

DRINTlNG lNK.-Just received al this Office a
Il supply of Johnson q Durants Wintcr Nclcs Ink,
which will be sold for Is cents per pound for Cash.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-17
Congress---2d sess.

Prr1ApELpHlA, April 5, 1898.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-06
. UsIC sTORE.--MUsICAL IN.


WI STRUMENTS of every kind, and in
great variety, kept constantly on hand and for
sale at the Detroit Bookstore, (old stand OF
Morse g. Brother) where those wishing to pun
chase are invited to call and examine for them
selves. The following articles can be found
among the stock now on hand:
Two very superior German Violinceles,
Kent Bugles, Post Horns, Hunters Pocket do,
Flutes with from one to eight keys,
Pitch pixies, Tuning forks, Violin mutes,
Capo D'Astros, Guitars, with single and doub.
lie bottoms, small Bugles, Pandean Pipes,
Pegs and bows, Piano and Guitar strings,
Flies, common and extra, Flageolets and Clar-
ionets, Violins, an extensive assortment, among
which are to be found one of the celebrated
stamp of Breton one of Ciaudofs famed in
struments, and one containing the stamp OF
Thomson. Admirers of the Violin are invited to
call and examine these celebrated instruments.
Just received as above large assortment of II L.
ANO MUSIC, well assorted;
Piano instructors, Preceptors for the flute, fife,
&C., Admired airs for the flute, violin, kent
bugle ana fagoolet,
Also, EAccordeon, Mouth Harmonious,
Portable music desks, Bass and snare drums,
&c. &c.
As soon as navigation opens, every addition
which the market requires will be received, and
the ASSORTMENT kept full. Pianofortes will be con-
stantly kept on hand, together with all the neto
music as soon as it is published. Music Associa-
tions will be furnished with every thing in this
line, on the most reasonable terms.
BURGER g. STEVENS.
Detroit, Jan. 2, 1888. ly76