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In communicating thus publicly with
my fellow-ci,izens on the most important
and interesting matter. would respectful "
and earnestly say to all, be firm and cool
in the emergency Trust in the laws,
have confidence in the institutions, and
sustain the high credit and character OF
your glorious Commonwealth. You have
borne yourselves through the crisis nobly
and honorably. You have come almost
uninjured out of the trial. Make one more
calm and steady effort and all Ylll be well.
The iorbearance and determination here
tofore exhibited have been such Of to re-
fleet credit upon the State, whfe it has
strengthened the hands and cheered the
hearts of your public agents in the per
lormance of duties OF no ordinarily dlih-
Guilty. Contrasting, as it is naturally
done, the feelings and hopes connected
with this attempt to aid the resumption,
with those which animated me when ad-
dressed my felIow-ctlzens on the subject
OF suspension Of specie payment, cannot
but rejoice at the difference. We were
then entering upon new and uhtrled
course of action, whose happy termination
was only matter ofhope, We are now OF
the conclusion of our doubts and fears, and
with the blessings of Providence on the
exeriion of our own moderation and IN
dustry, about to return to our usual comb
dence and prosperity.
Given under my hand and tho great
IA seal of the State, at Harrisburg, this
tenth day Of July,n the year OF oul
Lord one thousand eight hundred
and thrty-eight and of the Commonwealth
the sixty-lhird.
By the Governor:
THO. H. BURROWES,
Secretary of the Commonwealth
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Late from England.

A Company has been established in
London with a cupilaI of .E3oo,Ooo, for a
steam communication with the south OF
France and Italy. The ships to be OF the
first class for freight and passengers, to 60
from London to Marseilles in II days, 20
to Naples, DC.
DR.. Bowring is at Smy rna, endeavoring
to effect on the part Of the English Gov
ernment and East India Co., a project for
a rail road to be constructed by them from
the Red Sea to the Nile.
Louis Philippe is residing with his fam
lily at his favorite seat of Neullly, near
Paris.
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From the Cincinnati " hig.

STEAM BOAT AcclDENT.--O Sunday
night, at about twelve o'clock, the steam
boats Motto and Pekn, the former comlnG
up the Ohio, and the latter going down.
came in collision about one hundred miles
below this city. The Pekin sunk imme'
d,ately to the top Of her lower cabin, and
tine Motto would have sunk also had she
not been Iun ashore.
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IMPORTANT DOCUMENT.

PENNSYLVANIA, IS.
In the name and by the authority OF the
commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
BY JOSEPH RITNER,
Governor OF the Commonwealth.
A PROCLAMATION.
The period has arrived when the series
OF mislortunes produced by the injurious
interference Of the National Government
with the currency Of the country, is about
70 acknowledgements having risen with
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A. G. McNUTT, Governor till 1910.
BARRY w. Benson, Secretary Of State.
A. b. SAUNDERS, Auditor of Pub. Accts.
JAMES PHILLIPS, State Treasurer.
T. +. Collins, Attorney General.
JUDICIARY.
Judges cf the High Court Of Errors and
AppealS.-Wm. l.. Sharkey, Daniel W.
Wright, and P. Rutullus r. Pray. Clerk
Robert A. Patrick.
The high court of errors and appeals
has no Jurisdiction, except what properly
belongs TO u court Of errors and appeals;
its sessions are holden on the first Mon
day OF December and January, al Jackson;
beng virtually but one session per an
mum.
Chancellor Of the State--Edward Tur-
ner CLerk-R. l.. Dixon.
The superior court Oh chancery has Ju-
risdlction over all matters, pleas and coni-
plants whatsoever, belonging to, or cog
nlzuble in a court OF equity: II holds Two
sessions annually.
CIRCUIT COURT.
This court has original jurisdiction in
civil cases, in which the sum III controver-
sy exceeds $50. For euch OF the z cir
cults, Judge and attorney are elected
quadrennlaliy from Nov. 1883.
lSt Jnltciat District, composed OF the
counties OF Adams, Claiborne, Jefferson,
Warren and Washington--George Coal
ter, Judge. John d. Freeman, Dlstrict
Attorney.
Ell Judicial District, composed of the
counties of YaZoo, Holmes, Carroll, ialo
busha, Choclaw and TaiahatchIe-D. o.
Shatluck, Judge. b. +. Carulhers, DIS
trict Attorney.
81 JUDICIAL District, composed Of the
counties OF Wilkinson, Amle, Franklin
Pike, Marion, Lawrence aud Hancock
James Walker, Judge. G. &. Cage, Dis
trlct Attorney.
4h JUDICIAL District, composed Of tn
counties OF Coplah, Simpson, Covlngtor
Smith, Scott aud Observation-Disclosures dai
rlS, Judge. Il. ". Peyton, District AtloI
ney.
| 5tA judicial District, composed of tn
counties OF jackson, Green, Perry, Wayne
Jones, Jasper, CLARKE and Lauderdaie-
Thomas 5. Sterling, Judge. John Watts
District Attorney.
| 6th judicial District, composed of thu
counties OF Lowndes, K.mper, Winston
and UctlDDeha--, Judge. Henry ,
Bennett, District Attorney.
7th Julicial District, composed of thu
counties Of ,ttaia, Leake, Raukln, Madl
son aud hlnds--C. Il. Clifton, iud ge.-
Jonn Ii. Rollins, District Attorney.
9th Ju ic.aL District, composed of tn
counties OF Coahoma, Bolivar, Marshall
Lafayette, PonoIa, Dc SOTO and Tunica-.
Frederick W. Hullng, Judge. 5. l.. lsaacs
Dlstricl Attorney,
9Th JUDICIAL District, composed OF tn
counties OF Monroe, ChlckaSaw, Pontotoc
rppah, Tishemlngo, and ltawamba-Ste
phen Adams, Judge. Reuben Davis, DIS
trct Attorney.
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MURDER.-A murder was committed IN
Manchester, Mi, ON Tuesday last, the Tin
inst, upon the person Of Mr.. Hazleion,
by a man named Tanner. A trihing dis
pute, it appears, had arisen between the
parties, about sum Of one hundred AMI
fifty dollars, when Tanner conceIying his
honesty mpeached, called upon Hazleton,
and after lew words having passed upon
the subject, shot him in the body VITA
large pistol, and he died in about hall an
hour.
The parties we're not considered citizens
Of Manchester; they came there a few
weeks ago for the purpose, as they pre-
tended, OF opening a Hotel. Tanner y
u young man Of respectable parents ~
Alabama, and Hazleton, we learn, was
from Boston.
Our informant states that much praise
is due to John J. jackson, Esq, ot'Manches
ter, for his bold and energetic endeayors ~
the first place, in endeavoring to prevent
the murder, and secondly in securing the
prisoner who endeavored to make his es'
cape. la accomplishing the latter hr'
Jackson received a severe blow upon the
head from Tanner, with the pistol ne had
iusl fred, but it did not induce him to re-
Ilinquish the firm hold he had fixed upon
him.
Tanner was duly committed to prison
well ironed, to await his trial.
Matches Courier.
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From the Hdruardiand.
PROGRESS OF BOOTS.
I'm imitation Of the Germsn "hats,~


1.
AGalic chief on hunting bent,
IJusandalled and unshod,
Upon jagged piece OF flint
With careless footsteps trod.
aWhst, shall chief like me-" he said'
"Be tortured by stone 2"
And then two deerskin sandals made,
And lashed them firmly on.
He died. and left bequest most rare,
The new made sandals to his heir.
Scarce was his father dead, when he,
Adventurous. crossing Ger
A roaring, boiSterous raging sea-
Arrived at Albons shore;
But feeling soon the chilblains bite
From Britain's wntry weather,
He to each sandel fastened tight
A plant upper leather.
He died. and left, bequest most rare,
The valued shoes to his next heir.
He, boldly venturous like his SIRE
To Erin's island crossed,
There in un 'athomable mire
The shoe was all but lost.
Scarce had he touched the ssiid ground,
With muddy, slippery foot
When leather round his legs ne nouno'
and made the shoe boot.
He died, and left bequest most rare,
Ell The we'll formed boot TO his next heir.
81 Nv.
Ashe poor lad, lamenting Stood
It reused his soul to ire,
To 600 those boots defled with mud
"a Which once had shod his sire.
He robbed his chimney OF its SCOT,
His lantern Gifts oil,
Polished with these his fathers boot
With never firing toll.
He died, and left, bequest most rare,
The boots and blackidg to his heir.
v.
He, leaving soon the Emerald Isle"
To Paris made his way;
And there beguiled by boauty's smile
lie passed his life away.
Ere long his grandshre's boots were foun
Unworthey such fop,
~ And so with careful hand he bound
n White leather round the top.
He died, and left, bequest most rare.
The white top boots to his next heir.
vi.
He stood besides his fathers bed,
He closed his fathers eyes,
But scarcely was that father dead
Before he sought his prize.
Then disappointed -''shall wear
A clumsy, heavy boot,
Two yoke of oxen scarce could bear,
Upon my pretty foot2'
lie spoke,-his fathers shade withdrew,
In terror and dismay,
He cut those precious boots in two!
He throw the tops away.
He died, and left, bequest most rare,
The sholt dockad boots to his next heir.
VII.
Nor did this heir his riches please,
Another fault he found,
And cried, ''must man, like ducks and gee
In mud go wanding round?
u Not so will /, for should scorn,
Disdan, such shame to feel"
Il He spoke, and TO the sole nailed on
An inch or two of heel
He died and left, bequest most rare,
The highheeled boots to his next heir.
VIII.
High heeled the boots remain. and Ii
must show
What further change the coblcr's art n
know. p.
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GOVERNMENT OF MISSISSIPPI

A. G. McNUrT, Governor till 1870
BARRY W. Benson, Secretary Of State.
A. B. SAUNDERS, Auditor of Pub. Acc'ts.
JAMES PHILLIPS, State Treasurer.
Il. +. Collins, Attorney General.
Macon intelligencer., 1838-12-05

the hunt. After my experience, suf-
fer me to tell you 1 never was with
q more orderly, gentlemanly, sober,
clever set Of fellows, similarly situat-
ed, in my life. They had many
chances to kill hogs, cattle, or horses;
but abuse TO any thing of the kind
was positively forbidden: in fact,
they were at times troublesome at
our camp, but the men took turns
and drove them away without injury.
And with all my prejudlces to scamp
hunters" came home a convert TO
their sport; and when I hear of a
camp hunt again, If lean ''ralse the
wind" will be one in their midst.
Very respectfully, yours.
PETE.
Macon intelligencer., 1838-12-05
COMMUNICATION.
For the Mtettigencer.

MEssRs. EDIToRs:
have just returned from what
is called "Camp Hunt" in which
| enjoyed myself extremely well.-
On Monday, about noon, we took the
woods, Crockett-like, in the North
Eastern part of Noxuhee county,
and pitched our tent. We were not
there long, however, before we were
accosted by an aged gentleman, un-
known to myself, and peremptorily
ordered to "take the road and leave
the neighborhood, or something might
happen to you" Now, thinks |.
that's plain chat; but must see
what all this will turn out. Upon
looking around me, l soon discover
ed that the whole crew, with the ex-
ception of myself and some one or
two others, were Wings, or Multi
fiers; and, thinks l, if these men are
what they call themselves, ''Nullifi-
ers," they will regard such orders as
unconstitutional, and put their prin-
ciples into practical operation. Not
long after thus thinking, good hui
mored chap observed, ''the Corpo-
ration laws of Yellow Creek shall
be Nullifed;" and so we did. Least
you should have some apprehensions
for our safety, will here remark,
we were not interrupted again during
our hunt, either by words or any thing
else. We remained about week;
and, although our fare was pretty
rough, yet we had glorious times; the
weather was good, and plenty of
game. At the close of the week we
had saIted down twenty eight deer,
and killed number of wild turkeys,
which we eat. | had heard great
deal said about camp hunters; that
they killed stock, destroyed every
thing they came across, and if
neighbor happened to cross them,
they would take pop at him; all OF
which tales I felt somewhat disposed
to believe, and curiosity led me into
Macon intelligencer., 1838-12-05

NOTICE.

The subscriber, feeling desirous Of re-
moving 70 the county, offers for sale the
following described valuable properly, in
the town of Macon, al great bargain,
consisting OF a large and superior two
story dwelling house and lot, and out
houses, on Jefferson-street; also, adloin-
house and LOT where he formerly resided,
on the opposite side OF Jefitrson-stIeet,
and fronting his present residence. This
property has commanding appearance
from town, and is near the Bridge recent
ly constructed across the Noxubee river.
Terms accommodating. For further par
ticulars apply to Gen. II. r. Grant, Col.
X. Ruff, or the subscriber ON the premi-
ses. JOSEPH H. FIRTH.
Macon, Nov. 2l, l838--28-Sw.
Macon intelligencer., 1838-12-05
MORE REFORM.

Itwas, we believe, the United States
Telegraph, in 1929, under the editorial
care Of Gen. Duff Green, that first an
nounced to the public the line of policy
which would be pursued by the admins
tration then coming into power, and it
was comprehended in these words-"Re-
warding friends and furnishing enemies. .
How faithfully and heartlessly this policy
was carried out, there are thousands Of
suffering witnesses TO tell. The Telegraph,
however, subsequently fell into dlsfavor.
sickened for want of government patron
age, and died-but out of its ashes sprung
another paper. which after several shifts
and changes settled down as the Washing
ton Chronicle. How il got into favor with
the party again is matter for the biogra-
pher of the 'sHonest Nulifer'' TO explain.
1t is in favor again, though it gloried once
in being the most violent and abusive
of the opponents of Mr.. Van Buren, and
all who support him. II has recently been
turning its attention to its old hobby, the
government patronage, and demands that
the policy Of furnishing" should be- fur
ther extended. When we heard that this
demand had been made, we were sure it
would be complied with, and with some
feeling of curiosity, cast around tosee who
was left for political sacrifice. The victims
by this time, we are sure, could be but
few, and they must have escaped rather
from the obscurity and small pay of their
Office, than from any Kindness on the part
of the political headsman.
1t seems that we we're right, and that it
was difficult to find victims. They were
found, however, and the editor of the
Washington Chronicle will be highly de-
lighted to learn that old Capt. Michael
Brown, who held the Office of watchman
in the custom house, and Messrs. Walker
Macon intelligencer., 1838-12-05
TO THE PUBLIC.

THE undersigned having purchased the
Hotel, lately owned by H. N. Spooner,
In Macon, NOxubee county. Mississippi,
known as the WASHINGTON HALL.
begs leave to inform the citizens and pub
lie generally, that h. will accommodate
Travellers and Boarders with as comforta-
bic apartments as can be found in any Ho-
tel in North Mississippi. His Bar will be
supplied with the choicest of Wines and
Liquors, and his Table furnished with the
very best the country affords. Abundance
of provender will be provided for Horses.
and attentive ostlers employed. He hopes
byu nremitted attention to the comfort Of
his guests, to merit share of pubic pat
ronage.
SEPHALEN RIDGWAY.
Macon, Nov. 90, 1S35.-3o-4w.
Macon intelligencer., 1838-12-05
NOTInE

hE undersigned would be- leave 10 ,r-
ara,,l lOfnl thelr friends aud the public gen
esraily! .sy! that they have associated Wlth
snoH and ~ business, MIR. JOSEfh r. Gay.
anu intend opening House in the civ of
new Orleans, the ensuing sea,on. n.,er
Ine nrm and style Of J. F. GAY e. Col.st
MOBILE under the firm and style ~ EENI
Ie,OMER & CO.; at Gainesvale AZ AIs
under the firm and style Of Il. i M uIID- tn
DLESION g. Co; at this nlaca 49,
.ne ,nf y TrIn ln ana style of TOOMER, HUD-
=. LIS ON a Co; and fully soli-
I' 3 snare OF public patronage Mr.. w.
o. MALONE, Is our authorised agent at
ualnesylile, as well as fer both our houses
at Mobile and New Orleans.
TOOMLR g. hUDDLESTON.
Columbus, (Miss.) Nov. g, 1888. ---26- On
Macon intelligencer., 1838-12-05

Great SIa9gAter.-A few DAYS
ago, small hunting party near Han
cock, Pa. whose hen-roosts and sheep
folds had suffered constant depreda-
tions, went out and killed in one dav
three wolves, two bears, fox, and a
racoon, besides wounding a locofoco
in the calf of the leg. 1t is UNDER
stood that the locofoco escaped. The
hen-roosts and sheep-folds are still in
danger. er.-LoUismAe Jour.
Macon intelligencer., 1838-12-05
u. S. SENATOR.
PETE,

The result of the recent special
elections, in this State, and certain
movements on the part of the peo-
pie, in several of the counties, render
it almost certain that the wings have
the ability to elect a Senator next
January. Observant democrats have
perceived these Indications, and those
who are candid arc free to confess
the inability of their party to elect
political adherent. Such being the
state of parties, the people of Mis-
sissippi will be astonished to learn
that the locofocos will make an ef-
fort, next winter, to postpone the eLec-
tton-thus leaving the State but par
italy represented, during a great
part of the session of 1889 We do
not say, positively, that such an eff
fort will generally meet the sanction
of democratic representatives; but
we know that several prominent loco
focos in Mississippi-managers and
wire-workers-have lately said there
will be no election for Senator next
January. To defer the election would
evidently be highly detrimental to
the bests interests of the State, and,
consequently, an act of gross injus-
tice towards every citizen; vet we
know, from several years of atten-
tive observation, that our political
opponents care but little for the pub
lie veal, where the interests of their
party is to be prompted. In the Sen
ate of our State Legislature it is
probable that the locotocos will have
a small majority-that majority can
refuse to go into an election, and,
from the "lights now before u.s." we
believe that they soiU refuse.
We throw out these hasty words
that the people of the State may be
forewarned of the sordid game in
which political aspirants and party
devotees are engaged. We wish
the freemen of this State to be APP
prised, at an early day, of the at
tempts which will be made to destroy
their interests upon the altar of party.
South. San.
Macon intelligencer., 1838-12-05

that would have rendered more general
satisfaction to the community, than the
appearance Of this instrument; they will
doubtless regard it as beginning of the
suspension of hostiIlties towards the Bank.
and that the Government and the Bank
will, ere long, be working cordially for the
restoration ofpeace and quiet in our poll
tical world, by giving US thar good, sound,
and efficient currency, of which we could
justly boast but few short years since
We are truly glad to see this one step on
the part ofthe Administration to quell the
troubled waters and we are equally proud
to know, that the Bank has magnanimity
enough TO accept this profered friendship;
and Notwithstanding the vile persecution it
has received, yet we see disposition TO
disregard mere partizan prejudices, to do
what would be thought useful to the pub
lie, and eminently beneficial to the country
at large. We can but regard this as the
beginning of better times; how much bet
ter will it be for the Government to send
notes, always convertible into specie, to
different parts of the Union, than to 90 to
the great expense, risk and trouble, of
transporting specie TO the remotesr corner
ofthe Union. Again, how much easier
and more convenient for our merchants to
take these notes TO New York, PhiIadel-
phia, OF Charleston, than to pack up their
large masses Of silver. Experience has
and will teach US, that National Bank is
Indispensable to our purpose.
PAYMAsTER GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington, Oct. 8, 1888.
Sir: Arrangements having been
made with the United States Bank
to pay the Treasurer's draft to GER
tain amount at different places, and
it being probable the notes of the
Bank will be as acceptable to claim
ants, and in some cases more conve-
nient than specie, you will, should
you receive drafts on that Bank or
its agents, make as many of your
payments by check as you can, which
will give the receiver the option of
taking paper or specie; and the de-
partment has no objection to your
using the paper of that Bank in all
your payments, so far as it can be
done legally
Respectfully, your ob't' serv't,
N. TOWSON, p. Nj. G.
Macon intelligencer., 1838-12-05
MACON ACADEMY,
No1u6ee County, Wississiippii

NOrabee County, Mississippi.
" ANTED-A gentleman and Iady.
w we'll qualified to rake charge of
the Male and Female departments Of the
above Institution for the next year, for
which liberal salary will be given. Ses-
sion to commence lst Monday in Febru-
ary next. Persons wishing to engage will
please address the Secretary (post paid)
as early as possible, for the purpose Of
laying their respective applications, etc.
before the Board of Trustees for consid-
Grafton.
BY order of the Board.
w. B. FIFE. Sec'y. & Trea.
Macon, Nov. %, 1S3S-29-4w,
" The "Monitor," Tuscaloosa, Ala,
viii please give the above four insertions,
and forward account for payment.
Macon intelligencer., 1838-12-05
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
MISSISSIPPI JUSTICE, AND CON-
STABLE'S GUIDE.

n He scarcity OF the Revised Code and
sheet acts of he Legislature, and the
difficulty with which the Justices and con-
stables Of tGis S'ale supply themselves,
and the great want of sucn work, as a
Justice Of the Peace on my own part, has
induced me o offer to the Justices and
constables of this State digest of all the
Laws in force in relation to their duties,
Sc, together with complete set of forms
ofDeeds, Wills, Bonds, Acknowledgement
of Dover. aid other Instruments.
To place such work into the hands of
Justices and constables would save much
trouble and time TO the officer for whom
the work is intended As The law now
stands it is with the utmost difiic Ity 10 be
ascertained whether written law is ia
force or not, which often misIead us.
The work will be'published in one Duo
decimo Volume, law binding, comprising
from two undr d and ffty to three hum
dred pages. with digested index Of the
contents, giving condensed statement oR
all it contains. The work viii be ready fov'
delivery he first of March, 1889.
Terms made known on delivery.
v. BUTLER, J. r.
Carroll on, Sept Is, 1888.