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Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-28


We notice every day in exchange papers observa
tons of the most cheering character in relation the
settling of the Aroosook land under the liberal policy
of our wing state administration lhas always been
the policy Of the Wings have these lands taken by
actual settlers, and thus hold out inducements to our
young to become inhabitants Of our own lands in
stead of removing 10 the far West. The party hereto
fore in power have been opposed to tsthey are still
opposed to it, if we may judge from their actions It
to have been their policy to throw these lands in
to the market to the highest bidder, thereby creating
mania for speculation, and rendering the settlers liable
to the oppressive demands Of distant landlord who Of
course will be likely consult his private interest,
than the good of the Of his lands, the State
We are firm in the belief, that the measures con-
temptation and in part commenced. if carried out, will
have the effect check the tide of emigration disan
States induce the youn Of other States ms
and in few years result in the settlement of large por
ton of our immense forests and thus forward in an
scntia degree the policy Of our Sate In remark
ing upon this subcct the Hayerhill (Mass) Gazette,
says: ~
People are turning tler attention to the Aroosook
land Numerous settlers focking in that direction
and in few years shall have thickly populated in
terror company had been about emigrate to Illinois
but finding great deal said in the papers about the
Aroostook, concluded first TO take look in that drec-
ton Tbov did so and were 40 much nleased with t,,e
advantages there offered to settlers as to give I'M the idea
of emigratnp to the West when SO encouraging prox
rect was opened TO them in the East They have select
ad tl;r lands in Aroostook country -. te;r permonsn,
abode. So .as ~
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Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-28

The nomination of James X. Paudng, to be
Secretary of the Navy, vice NJ. Dickeison resigned,
was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday.
On the same day. also, was confirmed the nomina-
ton of John r. Livingston, to be navy agent for the
port Of New York, vice J. K. Paulding.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-28


EARTHoUAKE.-A severe shock Of earth
quake is said to have been distinctly felt at
Louisville on the 9th inst. Some respecta-
Bile persons say that it caused vibration
of two or three inches in the tops of the
houses. 1t was attended by no little alarm,
and many persons rushed from their houses
into the streets.
A slight shock is said to have been OBJ
served at the same time in Cincinnati.
. FLORA USED up.-The pretty bunch of
flowers sent out in the Great Western by
Grant Thornburn as a present to Queen
Victoria dropped and whhered on the ninth
day. This is ominous of a short and UNI
happy reign to the young Queen. She had
better abdicate with all expedition.
Bost News.
John McClinch, late blacksmith in the
employ of the United States, and recently
from Florida, was accidentally drowned
Yesterday afternoon, while stepping from
Fitzsimon,s wharf to the schr Randolph,
having fallen between the vessel and the
wharf. He was native ofAugusta, Maine,
aged about 3S.-Charleston Mercury,
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-28

The CHERoKEEs. The N. Y. Evening Post, says
they have received slip from the Georgia Constitu-
tionast, stating that the removal of the Cherokee In
dams from the Territory Of Georgia. has been effected in
a very peaceful manner.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-28

"REruRN OF THE CAPTIVE" I'm COM
mon with great many other papers, we
copied some two months since, from the
Massillon Gazette, romantic and pathet-
ic story of one John Wood, who represent
ed himself as beginning life "young
farmer Of Kentucky" as having volunteer
ed during the war of 1912, being taken
prisoner, carried to England, pressed into
the naval service, tried for desertion, and
sentenced to serve twenty years in the E.
Indies, whence he was just returning, to
seek his children and home. The tale
was most prettily and patheticaIIy told,
and did great credit to the narrative powers
of the editor of the Massillon Gazette. who
having been himself soldier, and endured
The miseries of Texan campaign, listen
ed with interest and compassion to a story,
which, unluckily for the teller, he wrote
out and trasferred to his editorial columns.
1t turns out according to the Maysville Ea-
Gle, that John Wood is an impostor.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-28

The Siamese Twins are to be here, on Tuesday
and Wednesday, the Sd and 4th of July-see adj
vertisement.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-28

Fifty years ago, there were but sxty-our white in
habtants in the State of Ohio; now there are more
than one million. = q ss4s.e,s,sl .Fl 81 q. y
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-28

The steamboat New England has been
righted, and her upper works are much
damaged. The boilers are gone, and the
upper part of her machinery is broken and
partly gone. She is not yet SO as to be ex-
amined throughout, as she can be boarded
only on her upper or promenade deck.
Some articles have been saved, amongst
which are the following A chest, marked
s.Levi Appleby." full of clothing; APP
parsntly sailors clothing; the wreck
of trunk marked with brass nails
"A. M. )" books and receipts of steam
boat Dbl. Pork or bundles Scythes;
| Travelling Trunk, filed with clothing
&c., one shirt collar marked civilian
Morse" and another marked "Seth Morse"
s. bundles bolt rods; 3 kegs white lead;
patent razor straps; quantity patent razor
straps; ps. plaid ginghams ps. sheet
ing, shifting, and ticking; quantity calico,
various patterns.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-28
BURNING OF THE STEAME
WASHINGTON,

A slip from the ONCE OF the Duidlonian
contains some additional particulars ofthis
most lamentable accident, communicated
by Rev Mr.. Judd, one of the surviving
passengers.
When il became evident that the fire
could not be extiuguished, despair seized
upon the passengers.
From that moment, the scene beggars
all description. Suffice it to say, that
numbers precipitated themselves from the
burning mass into the water; some of them
with shrek of despair, and others, mo-
mentarily more fortunate, swan short
distance and drowned; others still, on
pieces of boards and wood, arrived on the
beach--yet soxae euen Of these sank into a
watery grave. The small boat had by this
time put off, loaded with about twenty-five
souls, for the shore. These arrived safe,
picking up one or two by the way. Other
small boats came to our assistance, which,
together with the Washington's boat, saved
perhaps majority of the persons on board.
There is reason to believe that as many
as forty perished 1t is impossible TO COM
pute the precise number. Many remained
on the boat until it was wrapped in one
sheet of flame.
Many were the heart-reuding scenes
that occurred in this terrible catastrophe.
Several passengers went into commissions
with terror, ON the deck, at the outset, and
persisted in the flames. ng
A woman with child grasped under each
arm, all dead, was picked up by the North
America on her return to Buffalo.
A newly married couple supposed to have
embarked at Erie, jumped overheard in
each other s arms, and sunk together.
One hundred lfe-preservers (adds the
Buffalonian) would have saved every soul
on board had they been in the middle of
the lake, instead of being close in shore
In the long run, these would be cheaper
than to furnish extra boats, and infinitely
better Let life preserver hang in every
berth, ard passengers could close their eyes
in security. Ii they pleased, they might
sleep with them buckled around them
Let something be done Immediately. 1t is
not the passengers duty to provide them.
Perhaps he makes lake voyage but once
in his life. When he pays his fare he has
Alright to expect safe conveyance. When
man gets his arm broken by being over
turned in stage coach, he comes upon the
propretors for damages. So it should be
in steamboats,. Captains and owners should
be held responsible for every accident. No
boat should be allowed TO take passengers
that is not secured in every possible way,
from fire and explosions, and the safety
of passengers secured by providing means
Of escape.
Commissioners of navigation should be
appointed, to inspect all boats carrying
passengers. having the power of laying an
immediate injunction on any boat not deem
ed safe and seaworthy. 1t appears quite
as necessary, and important, as having
Bank Commissioners, TO see that we are
not cheated out of our money.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-28

ALL A HOAX. The discovery Of the Northwest
passage by the Hudson Bay Company, is, expect
ed ii hoax, got up by that Company to assist them in
obtaining a renewal of their charter:
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1838-1838, 1838-09-15
NJ e dgiIle Hotel.

WVHIS very large, commodious 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 LIQUoRs-in a word, nothing
will be wanting on the part of the un-
dersigned, 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. lott.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1838-1838, 1838-09-15
Hart, Labatt &sCO.
g. RETAIL DRY GOOD
M@RUItAWISs
No. 81, Chartress street, next door to
Custom House street,
NEw-oRLEANs.
Feb "a, lS3S-3-tf
N tcheZ Fee nm a Re
AC.ADEMH.

TNHIS Institution, under the superin,
tendence of w. Fl. BRUNER and
LADY, has been in operation since June
last; and on account of the liberal patron
age which is now extended to it, we are
encouraged to believe that we will be en-
abled to give as thorough course of edu-
cation as can be obtained in any of the
Northern cities.
a We deem it entirely unnecessary to en-
umerate, as is the custom, the whole course
of study to be pursued in the institution
for il is our intention to give thorough
and polished education to all who are en-
trusted to our care sufficient length of
time.
We will also accommodate in our own
family limited number of young ladies'
who will receive every attention and COM
fort incident to board.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1838-1838, 1838-09-15
DRY GOODS
FeHiciaHla Hotel.
JACKSON, LA.
JACKSON, LA.
NNHlS establishment is now opened
for the recommendation of tha


WVHlS establishment is now opened
- for the accommodation of the
public, under the superintendent
of the undersigned. The house ha:
been completely and handsomely fur
nished, and every effort has been made
to render the Accommodations agreeable
and satisfactory to travellers, visitors
and boarders.
Extensive stables are attached an
der the charge of an attentive ostler.
And every facility for the satisfactory
management of this department is pro
vided.
The table will be uniformly furnish
ed with the best supplies of the mark
ct; and no pains spared to make the
bar perfectly acceptable. Balls, and
parties ofpleasure may be entertained
on the shortest notice.
The establishment has been purcha
sed and is entirely under the control of
the present proprietor, whose best ex-
crtons are rendered to build up the
credit of the house, and make it in ev-
cry respect, worthy the patronage of a
liberal and generous community.
A. STONE.
jackson, July Ia, 1888. 23-tf.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1838-1838, 1838-09-15

THNHE success that has attended almost every
IL effort OF a literary, liberal, and useful ten
dency IN this community, has led to preparations
for publishing paper i'll Liberty, Amite county,
to be as far the publishers are able, adapted to
the wants and interests of the people.
The detailed-the faithful history OF the past,
as reflected by human nature, is the telescope
through which we purpose to view the future
there fore it is our intention. and will be our du
ty--and as such, ous pleasure also, to furnish
such authentic historical articles as will be a
tource of profitable and pleasing information to
che readers of the Planter. All we know, or can
know of the mysterious future, is and must be
derived from the past. The same or similar eau
SEES produce the same or similer effects: as human
nature IS still the same the past will be our data
History, when we consult its pages, tells us that
there are but two great political parties of the
world-those that are for government Of the
people, and those who wish government over
the people: government of the many, and q
government of the few freedom or bondage.
Mans capacity for self government had been
doubted until the experiment ia America was
fairly, severly tried. The batter les of disappoint-
ed and restless ambition; the ost powerful agi-
tators both of men and nations, were directed
against those who labored for it's success. WASH
ington's administration had p,positon-Jeffer-
son was called knave and fool, and his admin
stration denounced as weak and worse than
weak: subyersive of liberty and the rights of
man. By whom2 BY those VIII were for go
vernment over the people, rule, or dis.
appointed ambitionists, who like Catalina, would
sacrifice their country to the love of power.--
With these facts before us, can il be reasonably
expected that the present admin stration should
pass without oppositIenl
Many have said that the late, as well az the
present administration, would not answer; most
of whom have neither time nor ilIc lination 10 in
vestigate the truth of ths--being engaged in
hunting proof to show that they were right IN
making the prediction
Uutil the inventive powers Of the human mind
shall contrive some way by which every asplrant
to Office can have the one he wants, opposition
may be expected. Union and education, rem
dered effective by free press in Amsrica, have
enabled the people as nation, TO not only crush
foreign tyranny, but to support themselves a.
gainst internal factions, not less nmical to their
peace and prosperity Union gave harmony to
feeling; response to sentiment; and sameness TO
action. Education gave the right direction to
the combined energies, and taught the people TO
know and value their rights---the blessings OF
popular government. The ,press was the con.
ductor BY which an equilibrium was produced
and maintained through all the parts
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1838-1838, 1838-09-15

These being our views respecting the past,
the inquiry naturally psesents itself How are
we to trasmis-io posterity, even secure to our.
selves, the rights and privileges we enjoyl This,
we think, can be effected only by continuing in
general to pursue past policy, rejecting the new
and as We believe dangerous speculations Of yisi.
onary theories and political infdels
This paper will act in concert with the demo.
crazy OF the republic In doing 30, the publish.
ers will have necessarily to differin opinion with
those who oppose It. This they will do fearless
ly, yet candidly; expecting that liberality and
candor they are willing to allow to others.
A primary object of the Planter is to furnish
to the friends and supporters of the present ad.
miniStration and others, paper in which they
cap see reflected without distortion OF Inversion
the passing real scenes of life; embracing the
most interesting topics of the day.
With view TO render the PLANTER worthy
of patronage, and intercs'i 70. all classes, we
will select from the stoi' # human knowledge
that Only which is usefl and ornamental; details
of the historian-the res, Its of the experimental
island the effusious o. the novelist and poet.
Facts will be stated, ant calculations on proba-
bilities made, 80 that the events Of yesterday
may become the subjects of reflection to day, and
the lever OF tomorrow
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1838-1838, 1838-09-15
April Ia.
Liberty

WyHIS old and well known stand, for
H. merly kept by Mr.. Whitney, has
been re-purchased by him and Mr.. Ander-
son, in future it will be kept by them, I'M
der the direction of the former, who will
devote his undivided attention to it, rem
dering it in all respects, what it should be,
"a comfortable retreat for all. His ex-
perience in public line is well known
it enables him to say without fear of dis
appointment, to all, you will be as comtor-
tably entertained in the Liberty Hotel as
YOU can be any where. Horses will be
carefully attended to. We have comodi-
GUS stables where we can accommodate
droves and others who may call, with eve
ry thing in that line-plenty of provender.
AS for our table, beds and other things
appertaining 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 LIQUORS too, try and youll
swear,
Their better you've not met with any where;
We have CIDER, delicious CIDER, here,
hlcn TO LHe LabLc1 anu as INC CiOoi1
WINE too we have, of all the better sort,
MADEIRA, CLARET, TENERIFFE, and
PORT.
We've high proof SPIRITS, GIN and BRAN
DY rich
And WHISKEY, old MONONGAHELA and
PEACH
OF these men need not speak, for we DEFY them
/ To tell how good they 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., to their other accom-
modations, they can say their means are
more ample than any before ever could
boast of in Liberty, for the reception o.
customers and the public, owing to this
f arrangement, they are able also to ac-
commodate many boarders, in addition to
: the number they are now accommodating
f They say to the public, we solicit your
! patronage.
a M. NJ. WHITNEY,
]. c. ANDERSON.
! Feb. 10, 163e-l-tf
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1838-1838, 1838-09-15
Large Maps of
MISSISSIPPI AND ALABAMA,

SHOWING the public and Indian lands,
! ~ Indian Reservations, Land Districts,
Townships, Streams, &c, engraved
for the governm ent SURVEYS and plats in
the General Ian i Office, Washington CT
ty; by L. GILMAN, Draughtsman in the
General Land Office.
F. TAYLOR, Bookseller, Washington
City, has published (and the copy
right according to faw,) the above maps,
which will be found infinitely more com
plete and accurate than any heretofore pub
lished. They are published on separate
sheets, each containing nearly six square
feet, and will be found useful and valuable
to those interested in the lands of either
state, as they show every item Of informa-
ton which is in the possession of the land
offices, relative to water courses, township
lines, Indian lands and reservations, land
districts, &C., and will be found perfectly
accurate and precise in these points,
They can be sent by mail to any part of
the United States, subject only TO single
letter postage. Price two dollars, or three
copies OF either will be sent by mail for
five dollars A liberal discount will be
made to travelling agents, or to any who
buy to sell again.
O1rEditors of Newspapers, any where,
who will give the above advertisementGn-
GLIDING this notice) one or two insertions,
shall receive by return mail a copy ofeach
map, if they will send copy Of the paper
containing it to the advertiser.
Aug. II, 1887. Z
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PROSPECTUS
Foh THE
South Western Journal,
A MAGAZINE OF
SCIENCE, LITERATURE AND MIS-
CELLANY.
PUBLISHED sEMI-MoNTHLY
By the Jefferson College and Washington
Lyceum.

The extensive and growing interest of
the Southwest, its moral and social inn
provement, and its increasing literary and
scientific demands, have awakened atten-
ton to the fact that in this highly impor-
tant portion cfour country there is no lour-
nal or paper so exclusively devoted to lit
erature and science, advocating the doc
trine of no party.
Feeling the necessity of such paper,
the Jefferson College and Washington Ly-
ceum have commenced the publication OF
a periodical entitled "THE SOUTH-WES-
TERN JOURNAL" to be devoted to lit
erature and science, and all subjects inter
esting to the general reader.
1t is published semi-monthly, in the city
of NatchcZ, and contains sixteen small
quarto pages, similar in form to the "Pen
ny Magazine, " and is protected by good
envelope, so that it may be conveyed 10
any distance without injury.
1t will be remembered that we have no
work in the Southwest similar to this;
and every one who feels pride in any en-
terprise calculated to enhance the social
and moral character ofour country, should
come forward and assist in this worthy
enterprise.
Pecuniary enoluments constitutes no
part of the object of this publication. II
is not intended to benefit any individual
or the Lyceum in a pecuniary point Of
view. The sole object is to advance
knowledge and diffuse taste for the
refined enjoyments of Literature and
Science.
Nothing is now wanting to the accom-
plishment of the wishes of the Lyceum but
the patronage of the community; and it is
expected that this patronage will be prompt
ly and cheerfully extended
! All communications in reference to the
periodical should be addressed, post paid
to Professor ]. A. VAN HoEsEN, the Sec. Of
the Lyceum, Natchez, Mi. The subscrip.
ton price S., in all cases in advance.
The first number of this paper is dated
Dec. Is, 1887, and it will be continued Sc
mi-monthly from that date.
G. v. H. FORBES,
J. S. B. THATCHER,
c. G. EORSHEY,
s. C. MERWIN,
J. A. VAN HOESEN.
Executive Committee Of the Jefferson
College and Washington Lyceun.
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CT GOlCOndG Place, aQl
FOR SALE.

-HIS Plantation is situated on Wells
Greek, Franklin county, 20 milee
from Natchcz, and within mile OF
ihe main Liberty road leading to Natchez,
via. Prospect Hill; containing $50 acres
of valuable land, the improvements con
sist of 1870 acres cleared and IN a high
state of cultivation, first rate gin and
mill of two years standing, comfortable
dwelling and out-houses, together with a
convenient we'll of excellent water. This
place will be sold on credit of l, 2, 3 g.
4 years; those DESTROYS of purchasing a
plantation would do well to call and ex-
anime the premises. For terms apply to
Thos. ]. Grafton, on the premises, to Jno
c. Fleming, Prospect Hill, Adams county
or to Philip o. Hughes, Fayette, Jefferson
county.
Golconda, May S. l3-tf
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Mississippi Hotel,
STATE STREET, NATCHEZ.
A MAMMa.

T\HERE is an impression abroad, it ap-
- pears, that my house is not in con-
dition to entertain customers. Probably
the loss Of a part of my house by the late
fire, has caused this mistake. My loss was
considerable; but can still accommodate
as many as any public house in the city.
Gentlemen travelling with their families,
will find good rooms in retired part Of
the House.
WILLIAM PARKER.
Natchez, Jan. 5, lS36-l-tf
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PROSPECTUS
OF A PAPER TO BE ENTITLED THE
PiMey Woods Planter.

And Amite Uuion literary Reflector.
Devoted to Literature, Politics, Science,
Agriculture, Education, General Intel.
ligence, &c. &c.