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Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-04-14
W 0dv lille Hotel.
N1HIS very large, commodious and
convenient house has been lately

WIHIs very large, commodious and
NJ convenient house has been lately
fitted up for, and is now open to
accommodate travellers, and others,
who may call. The things apPertaln-
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 IoUoRs-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, arc 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. IO-tf.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-04-14

with that union and harmony so much de-
sired by Washington, and other heroes oi
the revolution.
Fellow-Citi in 1913, when this
country was enyeloped in the dark clouds
of savage warfare, was boy of eighteen
wears of age. in the State of Tennessee,
volunteered my services, and marched with
the Hero of New Orleans to the deserts OF
Alabama, and there, on the plains OF
Taiedega | witnessed the fall OF three
hundred of those merciless Indians, VINO
had murdered our brothers and sisters. at
Fort Minis. The hardsbips and sufferlngs
of that campaign we're borne by me IN
common with those who gained the laurels'
Since that time have been twenty years
in trying to discharge the duties OF held
and general officer.
mention these services, not as claim
upon my Fellow-Citizens, for | was only
doing my duty, but ! mention them TO
show that have not been deaf to the call
of my country, and have had some little
experience as soldier and officer, and
ought to know what duties belong to each
of those stations, and am truly sorry That
| have not had an opportunity of partici-
pating in the battles of the Florida war,
for if the United States would furnish me
with two thousand men of my own choice,
and three hundred grey-hounds, and two
hundred bulldogs, pledge my scalp to
drive every Indian out Of the Territory, IN
thirty days.
With these views submit my preten-
sions to the people of this Divisisn. lift
is your pleasure to re-elect me to the OF.
flee of Major General, | assure you, ofmy
best endeavors, faithfully to discharge my
duty, and if not reelected, | shall cordial
ly submit to your decision.
Respectfully,
A. p. CUNNINGHAM.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-04-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Or We have been requested to an
nounce Brig. Gen. VIM. L. BRANDON as
a candidate for the office of Mgor Gene
raj, of the lst Division, NJ. N. at the en-
suing election, on the 23d and Gath Of A
pril next.
Or We are authorised to announce
Mai. r. M. YERBY as candidate for the
Office of Brigadier General, of the lst
Division, NJ. NJ, at the coming election
in Ap1il.
0tr We are authorised to announce
Mr.. M. F. DEGRAFFENREID as a can
didate for the office of Brigddier General
of the lst Division, NJ. NJ, at the ensuing
election.
rEr We are authorised to announce
JAMES MCDOWELL, ESQ.,, as a candl
date for the Office of County Surveyor
at the ensuing election, on the 25d an
Oath of April.
0ArWe have been authorised by Nj
YOUNG F. GRIFFIN, to announce hir
to the voters of Amite county, as cand
date for County SURVEYOR, at tho ensl
ing election.
GIVE are authorised to announce M
n L. TOUSLEY, as candidate for tn
office o,e COUNTY SURVEYOR, at the al
preaching siectioa:
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-04-14
La GRANGE, HEAD QUARTERS.
ADriI. Sd, 1888.
FrLLow-SoLD1ERs AND CITIZENS:

FELLOW SOLDIERS AND CITIZENS
again tender you my services tor
Major General of the 1st Division OF the
Mississippi Militia, composed Of the coun-
ties of Wilkinson, Amite, Pike, Marion,
Perry, Green, Jackson and Hancock, and
owing to the deranged condition of the mi
Iitia law of our state; regret that could
not have reviewed you, which would have
superceeded the necessity Of addressing
YOU through the medium of Circular,
AS it is customary, and my political opl-
Mons may not be generally known thro'-
out the Division, | will, therefore, give you
brief sketch of them. am and have ev'
or been opposed to the doctrines OF NULL
fcation and secession, and while acknow'
ledge the supremacy of the Union upon
all subjects which are placed by the Con.
stitution under the care of the Genera
I, Government, disdain the appellatlon o
= Submission man. No, Fellow-Citizens
if ever the Northern States interfere wltl
our black population, when y aPPe"rs
thew are anxious TO do without paying u
out of their own pockets, and with our owl
appreciation, there will be no time 10
hunting up musty statutes and constltu
tions, then will be the time for arms--re
yoIution--independence or death. In sucl
case each state must rely ON its owl i
militia. Such are my views upon tfli
subject, and upon all other political ques
tons have always been ranked with tn
republican party. My wish is, that tn
blood Of our fathers may not have beef
spilled in vain, but that the General ant
! state Government may move on togethe
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-04-14
S. r. DAVIS,
Clerk.

wMY virtue of the above stated writ OF
10 election to me directed, from the
president of the Board of County
Police, in vacation. will proceed to hold
an election in the county aforesaid, at
the different precincts, on Monday, the
23d day of April next, and day following,
for the purpose of electing County Sur
yevor, to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the death of James Little, Esq, late Sur
veyor of said coonty. The managers aP3,,
pointed to superintend said election will
be the same as those appointed to super
intend the election of Representatives tc
Congress. =. 90,
Given under my hand aud seal this 22c
day Of March, 1898.
G. w. MCKNIGHT,
Sheriff.
March "a. 7-te
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-04-14
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

The Board of the Mississippi ana Aoui'
siana Missionary Society will mee' a. 'a'
Academy, on Friday before the third 0oO,
bath in April, when the Rev. James ;"
Smith, of Clinton, La, will performdiyihe
service. On the following Saturday there
will be a meeting to organize church
preaching on the same day and Sunday
following.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-04-14
state of Mississippi,

AMLIE COUNII.
Police Court, Clerks Office,
Goth March, 1888.
To the Sheriff Of Amite County,
GREETING -
w1oU are hereby ordered to hold an
election at the several election pre-.
cipcts in said county, on the 23d q
Gath days Of April next, for the perPose pei1 .se
OF electing a County Surveyor, to ~ 'he
vacancy occasioned by the death OF Jas.
Little, Esq, late Surveyor.
BY order of the President in vacation.
Given under my hand and seal OF
said Court, this Doth day of March,
1888.
S. r. DAVIS,
Clerk.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-04-14
III List of Letters

MM EMAINING in the Post Office, at
III Liberty, Mi, on the lst day of A.
pril, 1888; if not taken out by the
1st day of July next, they will be sent to
the General Post Office as dead letters.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-04-14
NOTICE.

II ETTERS Of administration with the
Will annexed, having been granted
to the undersigned, at the March
Term, 1888, of the Probate Court OF A.
mite county, on the estate of James Lit
tie, decd. Notice is hereby given to all
persons indebted to said estate, to make
immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same to present them
duly authenticated within the time pre-
scrbed by law, or they will be forever
barred.
ELIZABETH LITTLE,
Administrative Nth the aDiU annered.
March 81. S-bt.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-04-14
MAJOR GENERALS ELECTION,

To The poters Of the first Dipision Of the
Mississippi Militia.
FELLow-CITIzENs:
In becoming a candidate for the
caond &C tie First Division, regret
~. the time intervening between this
ma na tha election, is so short, as to'Prevent
anu =, 80 Creat measure, from presenting
myself personally before you. ms Grom w0I,e the
a,,,a naJv rra rr ssment Of speaking Of myself
euO .Sn necessary result of addressing you
through the medium Of Glrcuar Sorarnment.,
In all well c'nsutu.eu sne Nv nhrs;cai
whether free or desp0tc, the nndar Pnysca soma
power must be cacen1iaeeu ,;Il" - Onu n"orantes -
Efficient organizaton' alike 70 guaiansee ;.;naus
lis integrityandto PrO'ec1 1i. ass o.sa1ns .sa ar
rom foreign Oggsssion' oAoef 'nS ~t'
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-04-14

"a years of age, ofa dark complexion and
chunky made, full mouth and open in the
teeth; had on when she went away,
white Domestic frock, she also had an iron
on the right leg with three rivits in each
end. Twill pay the above reward for her
apprehension and delivery to me, in Amite
county, or confined within any jail in this
State, and information thereof be made
known to me.
PHILIP r. JAMES,
Amite county, MI, East prong Of
the Amite rirer.
April 7, 1888. 9-n
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-04-14

of yellow complexion, has q
mark on the right side of his face, said to
have been burnt with spirits of turpentine,
also, scar on his breast under one OF his
nipples, caused by cut from knife, he
is tall but the exact height not recoltect-
ed; said Buck is about 23 years Of age;
had on when he went away, a blanket
coat patched on the back with coarse
salt sack, twilled striped bed-ticklng pan
falcons. smooth fur hat with narrow brlm
and high crown, he slso had an iron on the
right ankle, with two riv.ts in the one
end and welded, and three in the Other
The above reward will be given for bis de
livery to me in Amite county, Mississippi
or made safe within any jail in this state
and inform me thereof so that can &c
him.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21


An EvESrFuL YEAR.--The year
lois was probably the most eyentlel
Of any IN history, ancient or modern.
England was convulsed by the riots of
the manufacturing districts. Mr.. Per-
cival lost his life, and at his death CON-
menced the detestable reign of Liver
pool and Vansittart Wellington took
the towns Of Cuidad, Rodrigo and Ba.
dajos, and won the battle of Salaman-
ca Spain abolished the peerage and
the inquisition, and proclaimed her
new Constitution all South America
was in civil war; and Napoleon fought
the battles of Wilma, Smolenski, Boro-
dino, and Moscow, and finally saw his
mighty host perish in the snow the
English likewise took Almarez and
Seville, and witnessed disgrace and
defeat from the Americans at sea and
in the Canadas. La this eventful year
no less than three millions of christians,
under the sanction Of the mother
church and holy priesthood, were ar
med for reciprocal carnage, and all Eu-
rope and America were made slaugh.
terhouses of the human race. Ii is
supposed that more than one million oil
men, women and children were butch
cred, or otherwise sacrificed in this
memorable year. What picture oil
the spirit of christianity is this The
only even, Of the year 1912, on which
a rational person can reflect with sat-
isfactlon, is the spirit of freedom which
in Spain destroyed the inquisition and
established her glorious Constitution ;
and yet even this noble work, in two
years, was subverted by the perjury
of the most mean and execrable wretch
in existence--Ferdinand, the petticoal
maker.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21
From the Baltimore American.
WHAT IS A GENTLEMAN. !

We have seen il somewhere asked,
g what is gentleman 7" Every one
has the character in his minds eye,
and yet almost no one will venture an
attempt at the definition of it. Some
will say that birth and education con-
stitute the gentleman, and yet we have
seen many well born and well educa-
ted blackguards. Others will contend
that neatness In dress and adherence
to the conventional rules Of etiquette
make the gentleman, but how often do
we see well dressed men guilty of
shabby tricks, and persons of fine ad-
dress and punctilious politeness who
would not hesitate to equivocate or do
something worse, if occasion required.
IL tho knowledge how to make ones
sell agreeable in conversation consti.
suites gentiliiy, then do we find some
OF its best representatives among the
swindlers in tho large cities Of our own
and other countries. Gentlemen
smoke no whcre,v said distinguished
but rude man, ami yet in some coun.
tries smoking is among the choicest
qualifications of men in the highest
ranks. To drink to excess is said not
to be like d gentleman, but if we be-
lieve the accounts handed down of the
habits of the 4th George of England,
" the first gentleman Of the land" did
not always keep himself within bounds
in this particular. 1t is not gentcel to
show disregard TO the comforts of the
softer sex, as some would think, not
withstand:ng which in the nineteenth
century some who are utterly regard
less of the most common rules Of pc.
likeness, would call any one to account
for daring to say that they are not
gentlemen. May we not then say that
gentlity does not depend on the cut OF
coat or the style of entering a room,
on the precise manner in which man
takes his food or the way in which he
may walk, ride or talk, but that, mas
much as gentilty is matter of feeling,
gentleman is he who has too much
respect for his own comfort ever TO
lose sight of the res oect due 10 the
comfort of others. The naked Indian
of the forest who kindly shares his
lodge and scanty fare with his guest,
and protects him from harm, is as
much ga gentleman" as the highest
peer under monarchy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21
INFORMATION WANTED

EEIE are requested by the relatives of
Wv JAMES A. CARGILL, TO state
that any information concerning him will
be gratefully ackn owledged. MIR. Cargill
left his fathers home, near Cold Stream,
Hampshire county. Va, in October last.
going in the direction of Winchester, and
he has not since been heard from. He is
a young man about 20 years Of age, dark
hair, blue eyes. florid complexion, and a
bout 5 feet inches in height Any nior
nation concerning him will be great re.
lief to his aged father and relatives, resi-
ding near Cold Stream, Hampshire CO.
Va. Feb. 10, 1888.
Editors throughout the Valley are re-
ouested TO give the above an insertion.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21
PTBLIC SHE.

VETILL be sold at public auction at
Wv the late residence of Rachel Hill
decd. near the Falling Waters Berkeley
County Va, on 1uesdoy the 27!h dag Of
March. all the personal property of said
deceased, consisting Of
Iico head Of Horses, eight head Of
Mich Cons and Stock Cattle,
SHEEP AND HOGS,
Farming Utensils. consisting Of one plaza,
tation Hagon, Horse Gears and Pioughs.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
FURNITURE,
consisting OF Beds. Bedsteads and Bed
ding, Tables. Chairs. one EIGHT DAY
CLOCK, Bureau, Secretary and Book
case, also quantity of Carpetting, one
Ten Plate Stove, &c. also BIC ON by
the pound,
WHEAT, RYE, AND, CORN
by the bushel, a quantity Of Timothy Hay
BY the TON.
Ternis.-The Wheat, Rye and Corn
will be sold for cash on all other saies. a
credit Of nine months will be given on all
sums OF s. and upwards. the purchaser
giving bond and approved security, under
that sum the cash will be required on the
day Of sale, Sale to commence early in
the day,
JAMES l., CUNNINGHAM,
Curator,
March Ia, tS3S.-td
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21
DEATH AMONGST THE INDIANS.
Extract Of letter from Major Pitcher. dated

Sr. LOUIS, Feb. 81, 1888.
SIR : Having received authentic in
formation from the region OF the Up.
per Missouri, OF a highly important
character, deem it my duty to CON-
municate 1t without delay, though not
entirely applicable to my own agency,
having, as conceive il does, bear
ing upon Mr.. Harrs's letter ofthe 11tf1
ultmo.
1t appears that the effects OF the
small pox among most Of the Indian
tribes of upper Missouri, surpass all
former scourges, and that the country
through which it has passed is literal
ly depopulated, and converted into one
great graveyard. The Mandans, con-
sisting of one thousand six hundred
souls, had been reduced, by the lst OF
October last, to thirty-one persons.
The Gros Ventres, or MinetaTees, d
tribe about one thousand strong, took
the disease a month later than their
neighbors, the Mandans. One half
had persisted. and the disease was still
raging. They, no doubt, shared the
same fate with the Mandans.
The Ricaras, who had recently joi-
ned the last named tribes, and number
ed about three thousand, were most of
them out on hunting excursion when
the disease broke out among the Man.
dams, and consequently received it
something lator. One half of them
had fallen, and the disease was raging
with undated fury, not more than one
orr Of fifty recovering from it. Most
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21
GARDEN SEEDS.

EUST received, fresh supply of Gar
eB den Seeds, among which are the fol
lowing
Peas.-Early Frame extra fine, Early Bish-
on,s Marrowfat. Beans.--Red Marrow Snap,
White. Lima. Cabbage.-Ea York, Flat
Dutch, yellow Savoy, Drum Head. Red Pick
ling, Early Harvest, Green savoy, Early George
Green, Turkey. Radish.-Early Scarlet, Sal
mon, Red Turnp. Lettuce.-Lazy Cabbage,
White Coss, Brown Dutch, Valencia, Green
Coss, French. Early Ice. Beet.-biood Iur :
nip, Long Blood. Miscellaneous auii-
flower, Summer Spinach, Large Red tomato,
Rhubarb, White Solid Celery, Flower Seeds,
Water Melon, Carrot, Ruta Baga Saisaiy, and
Parsnip.
Also, an assortment of FLOWER POTS.
VIM DORSEY
Feb. ii, 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21
IFor the Gazette i

[For the Gazette.
FRIENDSHIP.
Friendships theme that oft we hear
Upon the lips of every one;
And from this source we should infer,
That by its light, all deeds were done.
Thesviest wretch. who walks our earth,
Proclaims tina, friendship moves has heart;
And in his hours OF freak and mirih,
VIII say he acts the ffiendI, part.
The libertine pretends its claims,
To mask himself from virtues eyes;
And by this pretence often gains,
Deluded victims as his prize.
Sure friendship never can conspire,
To be the foe OF human kind
Her spirit breathes seraphic FIRE,
And all her deeds, are deeds divine.
Her ways we trace in weeping woe,
To pillow sorrows aching head,
And not as one who acts the foe,
To desecrate the slumbering dead.
Friendship she is plant divine,
OF tenderest fibre, shape, and form;
A native Of brighter cline
Than this dark W wilderness OF storm.
Friendship! her soul inspiring tone,
Has lighted many pallid brow,
She speaks sweet peace to those who moan,
And calls on all to hear her now.
Friendship. the gem of rarest mould,
Which earth contains OF heaven inspires,
She breathes calm upon the soul,
Which battles every low desire.
Friendship! tender cord which binds,
The rowing passions of our breast,
And gives that sweetness TO those minds,
Who seek in truth their only rest.
Friendship is that undying flame,
Which burns in veal, which shines in woe,
And lives forever and the same,
Without the pomp of splendid show.
Friendship our language fails TO tell
The depths of thy mysterious power,
But this we know, thy brightest spell,
Has been our happiest hour.
VIC.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21
Public Sale.

KEyILL be sold a. public auction on
Wv Friday the 23rd inst. at the re.
ridence Of the undersigned, at the mouth of
Opequon Creek, on the lands of the late
James Forman, decd, the following pro-
perry, to wit Several head Of
Work Horses - COTS,
Mich Coacs, Stock Cattle, and Hogs,
Farming Utensils, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, quantity Of
Bacon d. many other articles.
TERMS. Nine months credit will be
given on all sums of S. and upward, the
purchaser giving bond and approved Sc
curity under that sum the cash on the
day of sale will be required.
RICHARD WELSH.
SAMUEL c. z. WELSH.
March Z, lS36.-Sw.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21
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= o Z r n Y.

" Friendship. mysterious cement Of the soul !
Swee tner Of life, aud solder Of society,
| owe thee much"
Back TO theworld Of spirits thou hast fled.
Forgetting. no, forgot. among the dead
Thy vision past. thy dream of Joy Ger.
Rest thee, nor fear, nor hope, nor suffer more.
Our phantom joys and beauty IS fading sheen,
Like shadows fit DER life's delusive scene,
Our dawn of youth but beams TO gid the cloud,
Which uartIes hope in disappointment's
shroud.
Who would not burl untasted from his lip,
Lies bitter cup, which poisons as we sip'
why should we wish TO live from youth 10 age.
To view each Low I'd one blotted from life's page!
The heart which heaves with fond affections
sigh,
Bat doats to languish-gladdens but to die
The transient smile of magic beauty's bloom,
In hectic radiance kindlcs at the tomb.
Who has not felt, in LIES eventful hour,
Some sudden stroke Of grief's relentless pow'r,
Who has not paused to shed one tear,
Ger buried love, or kind affections bier?
Who has not wept, as faithful mem'y traced
Each lingering hope, in childhood's hour ef-
faced
Then rest thee. in that dreamless sleep,
Whose morrow wakes thee, ue'er again to
weep.
As the sea bird sinks on its wave Of rest,
As the dew drop falls from the lilly's crest,
As the sunbeam fades on the sky at even,
Thou art gone-thy spirit dwclls in heaven.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21
We understand that an unfortunate

We understand that an unfortunate
recounter took place at Centrevllle,
Fairfax county Va. on Saturday last,
between two citizens of the county,
which resulted in the death of one of
them. The evidence before the coro.
ner's inquest made out clear case Of
justiiablo homicide, as we learn, and
the verdict of the jury was rendered
accordingly.-Aler. Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

The Hour OF CoNsCIENcE.-We
are apt 10 connect the voice of con.
science with the stiffness Of midnight.
But think we wrong that innocent
hour. 1t is that terrible "next NOR
ning," when reason is wide awake,
upon which conscience fastens its
fangs. Has a man garnbled away his
all, or shot his friend in duel-has
he committed crime, or incurred a
Taught is the "next morning. -
When the irretrievable past rises be-
fore him like spectre-then doth the
church yard of memory yield up its
grizzly dead--then is the witching hour
when the foul fiend within US can least
tempt, perhaps, but most torment. AT
night we have one thing to hope for,
one refuge to fly to--obivion in sleep.
But at morning sleep is over, and we
are called upon coldly to review, and
react, and live again, the walking
bitterness of self reproach. --EREEsT
MALTRAvERs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

To find one who hath passed through
life without sorrow, you must find one
incapable of love or hatred, of hope or
fear, one who hath no memory of the
past, and no thought of the future, one
that hath no sympathy with humanity,
and no feeling in common with the rest
of the species.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

The Evening Post says, that "the
Wings stab Col. Johnson through hes
family" Is il possible, that the naug.
ty Wings really stab through the Col
onel's wife Well, we should call that
" stabblng in the dark. Louis. Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21
$40 REWARD!

ERANAWAY about the 9th or 10th of
ZIG January. my negro woman Jane.
1t is supposed she is somewhere in the
neighborhood of Bunkershill. A reward
of ten Dollars will be given iftaken with
in the county or Twenty Dollars If taken
out of the county, or lodged in the JAN oil
this county.
AMELIA EICHELBERGER
Darkesville Berkeley Co.
Feb. Ia lS39.-U.