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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

II fOTGCE ia hereby given, thai IA Our.
IN suanCe. OF a deed of trust, executed
by Willis Thornton of Lowndes County
and State Of Mississippi, on the twentv-
third day of June one thousand eight humid
red and thirtY-seven, to Hezekiah w. Cater
Of the eounty and state aforesaid, as trustee.
to secure the payment Of one promissory
note therein mentioned & described. to the
order Of P. Byron Barker will. as trustee,
ofer.al public sale at the Courthouse in the
town Of Columbus, Mississippi, on the
thirtiesh day of March next, fle38)
within the hours prescribed by law, all the
right. title. and interest, which the said
Willis Thornton has, in and to the follow.
ing described lot or parcel Of land, lying and
being in the town Of G olumbus, better known
as square. one hundred and twenty nine,
north of Main Street. as in the plan of the
town Of Columbus, Mississippi, together
with all, and singular, the tenemcnts here.
ditaments, and appurtenances to the same
belonging or in anywise appertaining.
Dated this sixth day of March, 1888.
HEZEKIAH w CATER
Trustee
Pre- Goo CZ en-
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09
Law NOTICE.

ID EUB1EN Davis, Stephen Cooke
II and JOHN GOODWIN, have associated
in the practice of Law. One or
more of the firm viii attend to business con-
fded to them in the Circuit Courts Of
Lowndes, 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 " /"
S. COOKE, Columbus, Lowndes city. :"
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09
Prs. fee, 81 SO.

NOTICE is hereby given, that in pur-
IN suance of Deed in Trust, executed
by M. S. GriSSom Of the count" of Noxubee
and state of Mississippi, on the twentieth
day of July. 1887, to II. w. Cater, of the
county Of Lowndes and state aforesaid, as
trustee, to secure the payment of one prom
miSsory note therein mentioned and desert
bed, to the order of William CockrelI,-
will, as trustee, offer at public sale, at the
court house, in the town of Columbus, Mis-
sissippi, on the thirtieth day ofMarch next,
(l8S8) within the hours prescribed by law,
all the right, title and interest which the
said NJ. S. Grissom has in & to the following
described lands, to wit The west half of
the northwest quarter dissection No. three,
in township No. fifteen, north, of range No.
16 east, containing 81 S1-10O acres also
the west half of the Southwest quarter Of
section No. 5, in township No. IS, north
Of range No. 16 cast, containing 81 8l-1OO
acres and also the west half of east half Of
the southwest quarter Of section No. 4 in
township No. IS, north, range 16 east,
containing Al 100 acres-all lying in the
county of Noxubee, State Of Mississippi, to.
gether with all and singular the tenements
hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto
belong AZ. or in anywi>eaPperta;ning. Dated
this 9th day Of March, 1888.
H. w. CATER, Trustee.
263w Printers fee 81 so
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09
J. BOOTH,
TCaccS
SURGEO.r DENTEsE.

"AVING been so literally patronized
IL by the Ladies and Gentlemen Of CO.
lumbuS and it's vicinity, for the three last
years, begS leave still to offer them his pro-
feSSinnal services, and pledges himself to
perform all operations in the line Of his pro-
fession, in the most modern and approved
style. In addition to ordinary operations,
he will perform the following in the most
scientific manner. LIST. Put in whole sets
Of teeth, mounted on gold. with spiral
springs. 81. Supply the roofs of mouths,
where practicable, (f deficient either from
malformation or academy with gold. Sd.
Cure inflammation in the Antrum, (chcek
bone) &c. He feels confident from his long
experience and former success, that he will
give satisfaction to all who may favor him
with call. Room on the second floor of
H. Hunts brick building, where he may
be found at all times, unless professionally
engaged.
REFERENCES -
Doctors LipSconb, Guitar, Jones, Estes
and Malone-Col Young, Mr.. Robert
Bruce Witter, Mr.. Hlbrd, Francis r.
Gregory Esq, R. Exams Esq, Mr.. IKs.:
: Winston, Maj. Wm. Do,cstng, Col.
Bib, z. F. Calhoun, Col. J. W. &. Fn,
James ]. Fuller Esq. %
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

II The opponents Of the present Ad-
,,;ri,frat'oa in the County of Lo1cndes.
G C, ,be 23l g. Gath If next month you
wi, vi be called upon again to record
yonr choice of representatives in the
Iwer House of Congress. By una
nimty among ourselves, your success
IN cIccting the peoples candidates,
P,ontiss ana Word is certain. Every
measure will be resorted TO by our en-
rmiies, the Van Buren, Loco focos, to
defeat us; and it is important that we
should be stirring early. Let us then,
hold meeting and express our senti-
ments On the outrage committed upon
cur rights by Congress, by refusing
10 our Constitutional Representative
seats, andtake early mt ;urcs to ensure
their reelection.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09
S1OREWARD.

"HE subscriber will give the above re-
Il ward for the delivery to him, or infVr-
nation so that he get them again, of two
dark bay mules one mare, the other
horse, each between nine and twelve years
old. Said mules straycd or were stolen
from the favm of the subscriber near Ply
mouthLowndes County. Miss. ,about the last
of Sept. 1887. They are supposed to be
aiming east they were rather low in order:
the horse had a smallfresh sore OH the right
side of the rump when he left, no other
marks recolIected. The subscriber may be
addressed at Plymouth Lowndes county,
Mss.
FRANCIS w. IRBY.
March 9, lsS8,-25-4t
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

The course the Democrat is pursuing
with regard to the coming election is one
we'll calculated to advance the Wing cause.
If the SUCCESS ofthc Federal Van Burenites
depend upon such outrageous and puerile
means as arc resorted to by that paper
we shall rest very well satisfied that the
signal success of the Wing Candidates,
PREXTIss and WoRD is certain. We shall
pursue mild and temperate course in re-
gard to the election; appearing to reason
and not to passion and prejudice, and rely
ing upon the justice of our cause for a sue.
cessfUl issue Of the contest.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

News OF THE wEEK.-Thc last North.
c:n mail brought US the painful tidings of
tie death Of Ma. CILLEY of Maine. In a
debate on the subject ofbringing Matthew
l.. Davis, the author of the Spy in Wash
ington, before the bar tho House to an.
swcr questions relative TO charge Of cor
ruption he had made against member of
Congress, Mr.. Cilley INDUCED in some
u1called for invectivcs against J. w. Webb
ESP, Editor of the N. Y. Courier g. En-.
qlirer. Col. Webb, on hearing tho terms
us,1 by Mr.. Cilley, sent him challenge
BIZ the hands of Mr.. Graves of Kentucky.
Mr.. Gil ley declined the challenge on the
ground that Col. Webb was no gentleman.
Mr.. Graves then challenged Mr.. Cillcy.
Tncy fought over the Maryland State line,
with rifles at sixty yards. On the fourth
fire Mr.. Cillcy was killed.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09
NOTICE.

Bank of the TOmbtg6y Rail Road Co.
Columbus, Mss. 25th January, 1888.
AN instaImeMt OF TW IL N TN
n per cent on the Capital Stock of this
Company, is required to be paid in, at the
Banking House, on or before. the lst day
of April. ensuing. =
BY order Of the Board,
II. w. CATER. Cashier
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

THE SUBSCRIBER
"AVING purchased the entire
IL interest of VIM. ]. Estes in the Ware
House recently occupied by Estes & Co..
tenders his services to the community in
general, in the capacity of
Wholesale Grocer, Forwarding &
Commission Merchant,
and General Agent,
All business entrusted to his care shall re-
ceive his personal attention. He has now
on hand fair supply of
GROCERIES,
consisting of all the necessaries and many Of
the Inquiries Of life, and will continue to keep
a supply throughout the season, to which he
invites the attention of cash customers.
C.sS. AKIN.
Columbus, Fek. %; 1888. 2w2+
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

IL iboe e e. Rin'Nv Tranncrina
cona0 thlR he b ge Is ssssa s
than we. He says in addition to the duties
we perform, he has to make 'ley, paste, and
rock the eradle." Wen give in to him Of
the Transcript. Our 'EditQrial Quill," is
ready for delivery.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

SINGULAR CRcumsTANcE.-We arc in
formed that during TIC late cold weather,
largc numbers of wild ducks were caught,
Perfectly sufcncd. Democrat.
AGcr TIC 23d and gath of April, VIC
shall be able TO catch Van Buren, Demo
Gratis, MS VIC presume the whole party will
be about that time much in tho situation Of
the said ducks.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09
NEW YORK AGENCY.
by OTUtF OF TIE pOdTub
H. w. CATER, Cashier.

For the Sale of Produce and Par
chase Of Merchandise.
The subscriber, will attend, the sale
of produce consigned to them; also execute,
orders for every description of merchan-
dize with care and promtitude.
It's important that orders for Goods be
as explicit as possible.
JOSEPH COWDIN.
Nassau ST.
Refers to H. w. Hunt Esq.
Columbus, Feb. 1838--3m.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

WILLIAM A. BLANCHARD.
Attorney g. Counsellor at Law
LIS Office may be found in Columbus,
IL on the east side Of Market.street
midway between Main and Military
streets. 2S,f
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

"Mr. Van Buren, and his friends, we
confess, will find great difficulty in sustain
ing himself in the Morrill,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

Yes-thcy viii abandon any administra.
ton so Federal as to raise its voice against
the sacred right Of representation.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

hscmi that the Van Burcnitcs, in Co.
llal5ls at least, FIVE may Judge by the tone
o'thc Dsmo;rat, arc eldeay0ring to bring
the Nal'fers over to their cause. There
are a few Of or party wAs believe in the
sui treasury sclcme, from an honest con-
y.ctoa that it will promote the prosperity
oftac South. TGo'c gentlemen arc high
minded and honorable, and would prefer to
bose srg.i; Of all m;nor questions, than to
see the "EIGHTS OF THE STATES, tram.
Pcl uPo1, as they have been by the pres
CIT ADMINISTRATION. T cir views may ac-
cord with Y an Burcn's proposition respect
NO Il subtrcaSury, but neither they or Mr..
Calhoun himself, will support any admins
ration that will att,cli tic right Of repre-
seata.ioa.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09
DEMOcRAr,

If Mr.. Van Buren, cannot sustain him.
self in the North where he is known, how
can we in the South who know him not,
except by the confession Of his belief that
Congress has pOlCcr to abolish slarery in
the District Of Columbia, support him? Tho
hand writing is on the wall, and ''NENE,
MEME, rExEL, UPHARsIN," in glaring capit-
ais drive the Van Burcnites almost to des.
paratiol.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

"Wll Mississippians then abandon this
ivan Buren'sl administration"
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

CANADA.-Thc revolution is not yet
over BY accounts by the way Of
Cncilnlli, we learn that the Patriots
haI again concentrated, and that
some sangu nary battles had been
fought. II was reported that they had
talcn Nal len, after Il severe engage
m7nt.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

The Natchez Free Trader calls Mr.
Prentiss "Salt river roarcr." NC though
he originally came from the State of Maine
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

4 crun5 .f1rMs Nu,cA'. Free Ira
d,r.-"OLr types went wrong" in our
leading article on Tuesday last. In
attaching the appcllatinn of 'ths Bank
Party" to the Van Burenites,! our
types made us say "and sticks with the
sam, tenaaity as did the tabled shirt
If Nu;ii5ps" Oar readers will please
r,aImpIaco Of NarcissIs, N9ssus.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09
CopaFtuership Notice.

"HE subscribers have this day formed
Il C0PartnerShip uuder the firm of Frank.
lin ana Brother for the purchase and sale
of merchandise generally, under the act
entitled can act to authoriSe the establishing
of limited partnerships within the State"
Sidney 5. Franklin and John A. Franklin Of
Columbus, are the general partners, aud
William S. HASTE of New York is the Spc-
cial partner; ard as such has contributed
towards the common stock ofthe concern,
the slDSt9~of Ten Thousand dollars in cash.
Sid copartnership to commence on the end
day of March, 1888 and terminate on The 2nd
day of March, 1841.
SIDNEY S. FRANKLIN,
JOHN A. FRANKLIN.
WILLIAM S. HAS1IE.
Columbus march 9, 1883 34-Sm.
GF The MississiPpian at Jackson viii pub
lish the above for six weeks, and forward
their account to Franklin and Brother.
Timely Notice.
q S Franklin being DESTROYS of closing
- .the business conducted in his individual
name ,all persons indebted u him previObs
to the LIST Janunry1838 viii please cali aud
settle their accounts. All unsettlcdon the iSt
Apri! next will be placed in the haEds Of an
officer for collection.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

"Hc (Mr. Claiborne) asks no mercy at
our hands, "-FREE TRADER.
He deserves none.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

Nov, we solemnly ask, has there ever
been a representative from the State of
Mississippi, who has done half as mach for
his native State as J. F. II. Claiborne is
now doing.-Natchr- Free Trader.
No man ever did half as much mischief
for his native State as Mr.. Claiborne. By
his attempt at usurpation he has cheated
his native Stte of a Representation in the
National Legislature.
"Witncss his, [Mr. Claiborne's acts,
Natchez Free Trader.
The people are tired Of his acts, he has
played his part, and has now made his final
crit from public life.
"We build no fictitious fabric 10 his (Mr.
CIaiborne's) honor.-FREE TRADER.
He has built that himself and it has pro-
we'd fictitious. 1t was built on sand and the
tempest Of popular wrath has laid it low.
"Hc (Mr. Claiborne) asks no mercy at
our hands, "-FREE TRADER.
He deserves none.
The Natchez Free Trader calls Mr..
Prentiss a "Salt river roarcr." NC thought
he originally came from the State of Maine,
----.
COOPWOOD 4 TINDALL,
attorneys ut LGSO.
Aberdeen, MI.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

"Mr. Van Buren, and bis great coadjutor
John c. Calhoun. -. Democrat.
How long since, friend Democrat, is it,
that you called Mr.. Calhoun traitor to his
country and second CGtahne2
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

COOPWOOD q TINDALL,
attorneys ut LG0O,
ABERDEEE, Mr..
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-03-09

Mr.. Claiborne is clectioneering by wri-
ting letters to the Democrat. He must be
careful; tic people have read many of the
letters he wrote last summer, and have as
ccrtained that his notions of things vary to
suit the complexion of almost every county
in the State. We have q number Of them,
which, when occasion requires, we will
publish.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-20
THE MADISONIAN /.
THOMAS ALLEN
CRY, D. G. July, 1887.
FOR THE COUNTRY.


We commenced on Saturday last the publication Of
weekly edition Of the Madsonian and shall issue the
second number to-day. This edition will comprise
condensed report of the daily proceedings Of both
Houses OF Congress, with all the editorial matter and
much other political, statistical financial, and mscella-
neous reading comprised in the edition published every
other day-flng the four sides of the sheet with read
ing matter Of an interesting and valuable character
This will prove valuable acquisition we fatter
SELF to all who would supply themselves with general
information from the Capitol Of the United States, in
cheap and convenient FORM accessible to all The pre-
sent political period interesting and important one,
and fail to excite the attention OF every one who
seeks to be informed upon matters Of general con-
Germ.
The price for the Madsonjan, weekly, one year, is
SO, payable invariably IN ddraHce.
December i6, 1887.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-20
A WOMAN OF THE WORLD.

Lady Fi,z Patrick had once been the most
celebrated beauty Of her day, and, having
preserved her sylph-like figure and bright
hazel eyes, lighted up with the assistance Of
rouge, she still maintained an opinion, that 10
feel Young vas the same as TO BE- young ;
therefore her costume was as juvenile rs ever
She disdaincd the use Of caps ar urhans, but
wore her dark hair dressed with Jewels and
piqued herself upon leading the best dressed
life in the world Of fashion, where existence
itself seemed Ia her JOYOUS carnival Of con.
inucd and uninterrupted lesiiviiy Tier whole
time and thoughts were cngTnsscd ~ pre-.
pairing to receive visitors, aud In attracting
admiration when they came,
She was all fascination for strangers; but
unfortunately, the more nearly people were
connected with her, the Ices she cared Tor
their good opinion her heart might he com
pared TO a well frcqncnigd hotel, where The
last Corners were always the most welcome,
her conversation. her music. her drrss, sod
her smiles were an PVT on, Ike her Isw'ls,
for public display hu whoa her husband 90
family wished 10 share la private Nhai was
layishly bestowed on every nne else. she com
planned Of being languid, ncrvous, lndlsposed,
or any thing that gave her aa excuse Tor being
ndolent sHEVyos LA short, this lady was, ~
she wished 10 be, the Idol u her mere general
acquaintance, who remarked with nSso ,isA.
ment and disapproba,ion how carclessiy sir
Richard listened TO their rsp'nrous praises u
her lively aud captivating manners, and how
Immediately be turned oiI the suhls,i when
the grace and viyaciiy 81 his wiir became, -
it frequently did, the topic Of unqualified pane.
gyric.
Sir Richard Fitz Patrick was an easy, indo-
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-20

The CHEvALIER BArARD.-In the war
carried on by Louis XII. of France against
the Veniiiaus, the town Of Brescia, taken BY
storm, and abandoned to the soldiers, suffered
for seven days all the distresses OF cruelty and
avarice. No house escaped but the one
where Chevalicr Bayard was lodged At his
entrance, the mistress. woman Of figure, fell
at his feet, and deeply sobbing said, " Oh
my lord, save my life save the honor of my
daughters" "Take courage, madam" said
The chevalier "your life and their honor
shall be secure while have life" The two
young ladies', brought from their hiding place,
were presented 10 him; and the family, thus
reunited, bestowed their whole attention on
their deliverer. A dangerous wound he had
received, gave them opportunity to express
their zeal they employed notable surgeon
they attended him by turn, day and night, and
when he could bear to be amused, they en-
tertained him with concerts of music. Upon
the day fixed for his departure, the mother
said 10 him" To your goodness, my lord,
we owe our lives, and TO you all that we have
belong by right of war but we hope from
your signal benevolence that this slight tri-
butte will content you," (placing upon the ia
ult an iIOH tOUeT Iuii Vi IilOHcy.J w udt Is
the sum :" said the chevalier My lord"
answered she tremblings mo more than two
thousand five hundred ducats, all that we
have !; but, if more be necessary, we will try
our friends" Madam said he, 81 never
shall forget your kindness, more precious in
my eyes than hundred thousand ducas.
Take back your money, and depend always
on me- "My good lord, you Kill me 10 re-
fuse this small sum; take it only as a mark
of your friendship TO our family" ",Well"
said he, since it will obllgc You, take the
money; but give me the satisfaction Of bid
ding adieu to your amiable daughters" They
came TO him with looks Of regard and affec-
ton. Ladies" said he, 1.-THE impression
you have made on my heart will never wear
out. What return 10 make know not, for
men of my profession are seldom opulent
but here are two thousand five hundred du-
cats, Of which the generosity Of your mother
has given me the disposal. Accept them as
a marriage present! and may your happiness
in marriage be equal to your merit" "Flower
of chivalry," cried the mother. may the
God who suffered death for us, reward you
here and hereafter
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-20


lent man, fond Of good eating and luxurious
living, who often found his own table in such
racketof confusion, or else so delivered up
to dullness, that be dined frequently at the
club when he could escape from home and
his children only saw their mother when they
were Enthusiastically dressed for the evening, in
order to display their varied accomplishments,
like so many little lantocini, for the amuse-
ment Of the company. Lady Fitz Patrick's
house was the surest avenue to good society
in Edinburgh and whatever individual was
introduced by her might be as certain of
rapid circulation as new shilling out Of the
mint. Her house was lighted up for compa-
ny twice every week, and no one else pre-
sumed TO be at home on the night when her
parties took place. She was lady patroness
OF every public ball that was given during the
season; she could fill the theatre on days
notice, with numerous and fashionable au-
dlence; and her table was covered every
morning like snow-storm, with cards and
invitations, SO that she often laughingly threat
ened To give up residing in Edinburgh, to
avoid the trouble of answering notes, or else
to appoint secretary for the home depart
ment.-MOdern Accomplishments.