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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03


The .New York Charter Election.
was to be expected, the Van Buren, party
are making the most for the Sub Treasury,
and the Administration, out of the election
of Mr.. Varian and the majority in the
Common Council Of city. 1t is indeed
a fact that in poll of about 1000 votes,
they have succeeded in getting into the
ballot box, about 1000 more votes than the
Wings, and that is all! What else have
they gained? Is a member of Congress
elected to offset the six Wing members
gained in Connecticut? Is what New
York has done undone? There, are four
Wing members Of Congress from this city /:
there, is Governor Seward, and the result
of the election in the city mex, November
is just as uncertain, as if the Wings had
carried the city by 1000 majority.
OF the causes of our defeat, we are not
going to enter into controversy with our
Contemporaries. The real cause Of it is
that the~enemy got more votes into he
ballot boaSs than our friends got ID. W.
should have been beaten in the way we
have been, with any man. We have in
our wards elected our strongest candidates
for ofice--and Mr.. Clark has run full up
with them, and rather ahead this
idea of reproaching men who are defeated
is unjust, and calculated to break up our
party. We could not Withstand the enc
my's frauds. Our chalcngers were blind
ed by false tickets. They thought they
were carrying their wards, when illegal
voters were going in, with Wing names
ERASED, and Loco Foco names put in their
places. Of course, it was not their duty
to challenge apparent Wing voters--and
the result has been--not a defeat-not a
permanent victory for the enemv,--but the
getting more votes into the ballot boxes
than the Wings could get in. 1t is not an
election we have had-but the question
has been, who should get the most votes
into the ballot box? The Loco Focos
have polled mole votes with The same num-
Der Of men, than the Wings could poll
and this is about the sole cause of the de-
feat--Ner York Express.
The above shows how the Wings can
spin out an excuse for getting beat--Whal
honest fellows they are,
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

NECDoTE--oRIGINAL AND TRUE---Mr.
Frankly A, who was gentleman
Of good parts and infinite humor, used
with much pleasantly to relate the fol-
lowing anecdotc, as having occurred to
himselfwhen young man. A young
lady in the neighborhood had won his
affections, and he had commenced pay
ing her his addresses. During the
courtship he sometimes supped with
the lady's family, when he was always
RECALLED with homely dish of milk and
mush, and being of a serious turn, was
generally invited to say the grace over
the meal. The supper Frankly did not
take amiss, as The family of his fairone
was in but moderate circumstances.
and being himself poor, he admired
much domestic economy; besides, he
was satisfied, provided he could obtain
the affections of his dulcinca. sThe
course of true love- it is said, never
runs smooth and Frankly CHANGED to
have a rival who was much richer than
himself. One evening when he was
visiting his charmer, after the board
had been spread with the frugal meal
ofmush and milk, bat before the family
had taken their seats at the table, some
one spied Franky's rival riding up.
immediately q change came Ger the
substance Of the meal. ASST by ma
gic, the table was cleared of its load,
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03
So much for Mr.. Sylvester's Rporter.

Alerander's Weekly Messenger. We
have received enc or two numbers Of this
popular literary Journal, published at
Philadelphia, Pa. 1t is one among the
best and cheapes, literary journals now
published in The United1 States, the sub
scription only being two dollars per an
nun in advance; we would recommend
this journal to all lovers of literature, and
general information.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03
Holmes County-Circra Court, DC

+
Holmes County-Circut Court, Src.A
It has been now soma six years since the
organization of this county, (named in
honor of David Holmes Of Virginia, and
once Governor of the territory of Missis-
sippi,) and within that time, no capital or
corporal punishment had been inflicted in
itslmits. The records ofthe county have
been unstained by any conviction for crime
save those petty offences, for the commls-
sion Of which, the law imposes fine only.
The Circuit Court adjourned on Saturday
evening last, having disposed Of much civil
business; owing to the litigated character
Of the causes, and the stare off principle of
the lawyers, three fourths ofthe appearance
docket remain for future adjudication.
On Saturday, first week, George W..
T'reece was tried, under an indictmen, for
horse stealing and found guilty as charged
by the jury. The court pronounced a
sentence, as humane as the statute permit
ted, viz: to be branded in the right hand
with the letter T, receive thirty-nine lashes
on the bare back, fined in the sum Of FIVE
dollars, be incarcerated for three months,
and stand in the pillory for one half hour
for three successive days. (The despera-
do may by foul murder, rob the wife and
infant of husband and father-appear
before the court, and by mockery Of justice
be acquitted, frequently with eclat--but
the poor friendless creature, who rides an
others horse, is condemned to submit to
the penalties above. A beautiful and well
regulated code!D
A temporary pillory was erected upon
the square, and it was supposed freeze
would monopolize it. Yet, We find ali are
not guiltless.
In oldcn times,w when there were no ply
sicians, there was no sickness; when there
were no lawyers: discussions and litigation
did not exist--when there were no BANKS
there were no debts In our country,
when there was no pillory, there was no
subject for that disgracelul mode of pun
ishment. Doctors brought diseases; law
yers brought suits, and pillory prisoners.
On Wednesday, we saw peeping through
the aforesaid pillory, an animal, howibule
risu, with one horn; wefeared his satanic
majesty had taken the place of Treece;
upon nearer inspection, we recognized an
old acquaintance in the Captain General
Of the Caprian family, vulgarly called by
the girls and boys Of the village, " the
Billy Goat" safely locked in the pillory
and atoning for past offences, Gas general
trespasser) His punishment producedthe
desired effect, punishment does not cor
rect, it modifies many Billy was not
only modified, but Modified, for he mani
tested none Of his warike propensities, but
bleated most contritely, until relieved from
his g durance vile," when he bounded from
the platform with extraordinary ease and
remarkable agility, and went in pursuit Of
his comrades, who stood not by TO sympa-
thize. u1
Cotton is advancing, very slow in Eng
land.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

Good--A New York merchant lately
found difficulty in getting note discount
ed at the bank where he usually did his
business. 1t was thrown out on two dis.
count days on the third, he sent il in with
a dose Of Brandrelh's pills inclosed in the
note. The hint was too good; the note
passed. Columbus Democrat.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

Post Office Removals.. - The Postmaster
Generals answer TO the resolution of Mr..
fallmadge, passed in the Senate. calling
for the number of Postmasters removed
since the 4th Of March, 1887, it appears
that there have been removed since that
time, as follows:--Niaine 40, New Hamp-
shire 4, Vermont Ii, Massachusetts 25,
Connecticut IL, New York 43, New Jer-
sey 4, Pennsylvania As, Delaware ], Ma.
ryland 10, Virginia IL, North Carolina 6,
South Carolina 2, Georgia 4, Louisiana 3.
Mississippi 5, Arkansas 3, Alabama s.
Kentucky 6, Tennessee 5, Missouri l2.
Ohio 13, Indiana Is, Illinois Is, Michi-
gan Is, Wisconsin 5. Whole number Of
removals. 10 the Post Office Department
since 1887, 351.-Alerandria Gazette.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

Bomie Knires. We wonder what has
become Of the awful savage Bowie Knife
the Editors Of the Grenada Bowie receiv-
ed some time since in payment of their
paper; perhaps they have put it TO its old
uses again, VIZ Cutting corn stocks first,
and then used as fire poker. We have
an ;dea, nf iasrcasiss der subscription
list the first opportunity, by sending one Of
our old discarded pokers.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

and nought remained to tell *
but the clean white cloth. ~ 'ae
course Of a short time, howevan. he
table was again furnished. not asb b', 'Ae
but with the suitable appendices s'0,s
making tea, and with warm bread ~ 10y
as is hastily baked, and in o" such
parlance called short cake N' ml
all was ready,as was the custom h, linen
A., was invited to say era 'y.v ~
with due solemnity, hands folded, VINO aN,
eyes closed, pronounced the follom aug
impromptu benediction: '"i0ss
Mrhe Lord be praised,
How Pm amazed.
10 see how things have mended.
Here's short cake and tea
For supper see,
Where mush and milk worn ;,,.
1t lsalmosr unnecessary to add. H..
after this grace, Frankly never rctnr n"'
to WOO his lady love, but left her 70 a.
undisturbed possession ofhis more f e.
tunatc rival Cecil. Gaz. :
There was letter passed through 4.
Post Office, at this place, a few DAYS s;o,.
with the following inscription.
This letter | do direct
To Lincohton, Georgia.
To Ellis Bruuson, he is there,
And will pay the postage
Fair and square.
Oh! what were duh life's transient bout
Without It's sunshine and its shower, u
Its days Of gloom are.derb,', s.a.s d ea,.- !,
Ana hopes succeeding brighrning beam.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

"Whig Economy."-It is now only
about two years since the federal wings OBJ
tanned the asccndency in the city of New
York. During this time they increased
the ordinary city expenses from million
and quarter TO three millions fre hundred
thousand dollars ! I'll Ibidl
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

We witnessed the organization Of our
Sunday School last Sabbath with much in
teresf, and would advise the parents of this
place and vicinity, to send their children
tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock, and let
us see what an interesting Sunday School
we can have in Lexington.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

We are authorised to announce William IT..
Bell, as candidate for Colonel Of the 9th Regi-
ment, I'd Brigade and Sd Division, Mississippi
Malta. ~ n;
sri. sonnet A. M. Mayo for th6tfo
Udf,s-,, ,f55,s.-..7y;no fro,.--su same -
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

Altered Notes. Post notes of the Plan.
,ters .Bank-. Ls.,---- / --;,i
--.ss 'TNe Deen so altered, as to
appear payable on demand. Our citizens
need not be imposed upon if they will
bear in mind the fact, that notes of that
Bank now in circulation, bearing the sig
nature of }. u. Walworth, President,
are post notes .-Natchez Free Trader.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03
R d 4 D Y III 4 D "a
CT II Hi N G..
AT PUBLIC SALE.

"a 10 be sold on Monday the 9th Of May
IL next, new and fashionable stock
OF goods, at our store. Also, one Negro
Woman; an inventory Of the goods can be
seen by calling at the store. Terms made
known at the time Of sale.
BRATTON & FISHER.
Lexington, April 81 25--lw
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

MARRIED.-On the 9th ult. by n,
Hon. N. f. Rives, Mr.. LEROY SINS, ia
Mss ANNA BEaIL, daughter Of o. W.
'Beall, Esq. all Of this place.
On Thursday last by Jacob Perkins
Esq. Mr.. LINDSEY S. WELLS, to Miss
ELIZA ANN OLIPHrNT, all Of this county.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

The SICILY season may be srid TO have
comma eaea-s%' this csty. 4 large n,.nber
ofpersons are confined to their beds eyery
day until late hour in the morning M.
O. Times.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

The Southern (HolIy springs) Banner
says Genl. Davis is prescribed by the Re.
publican party, land his excellency A. G.
McNutt is the fugleman Of the party-bu
"that he can't come it Judge"-
We say "you can't arriv,--General."
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

Happiness and virtue are twins, which
never can be divided; they are born and
flourish, or sicken and die together. They
are the offspring of good sense and limo.
cence; and while they continue under the
guidance of such parents, are inyulnerable
TO injury and incapable of decay.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03
JOB PRINTING

From and after this day, cash will be re-
CURED on the delivery, forall Job Printing
done in this office.
Feb. 2, 1899.
w. Fl. HINES.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

The splendid ship Green Victoria.
Captain Thompson, left the port of Vicks,
burg Yesterday morning, in tow of the
Han Columbia, having on board upwards
OF 9,d0O bales of cotton, bound for Liver.
pool. This we believe is the largest
freight Of cotton ever taken from Vicks.
burg VickS5mg Sentinel, I'm ult.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

The Mexicans have regained possession
Of the Castle ST. Juan d'Ulloa, under dis
play Of the national nag--Genl. Herrero
commanding. The French commandment
has Withdrawn his lrigate Nereide. He
intends quitting the the coast in a few days.
From the English papers, il seems that
The northeastern boundary question will be
amicably ettled.--The tone Of the British
press is ccnciliating--but may not con-
tinue so when they hear flhe ten million
appropriation and draft for fifty thousand
men.
Mmder.-A most foul murder was com.
mitled on Wednesday, the 9th inst. on
Mr.. Gillian White, Of Russelvllle, Ala.
Murderer not apprehended. The deceas.
ed was shot twice through the head as
ascertalned from post mortem examlna-
ton.
The citizens Of Columbus, (near which
the atrocious act was committed,) imme-
diatciy procured subscription of $1,000,
Tor the apprehension of the murderer.
From Sylvester's IN. " Reporter, we
find among others, the following quota
tions:-
Bank Of Grenada, 80 pr ct dis.
Bank of Lexington, so pr ct dis.
The Bank Of Lexington,is fully able to
meet all her liabilities, pays specie for all
notes on demand, and her paper Iefr1
notes)ls receivable in de~dnd NJ" ~
40 hpI- =. opposite at the Union
Bank.
So much for Mr.. Sylvester's Rporter.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

fessions, that something Of the kind may
be looked for from me.
To the Cd Battalion am very generally
known, having commanded company in
it for the last two years; and the acknow-
lodged Neutrality-suspicious. and discipline
Of that company may give some assurance
that | shall spare no exerlion or expense
on my part to place the Regiment on the
highest possible footing of efficiency, in
case you should see proper to elect me 10
its command. Having passed three years
Of my youth at military school, l feel
entitled to lay claim to some portion OF
military knowledge and military pride.
My interests and affections are identified
with Mississippi, where | have spent the
last six years Of my life, and in all proba.
bilitv, shall spend the remainder.
The election is on Saturday, the 18th
day of May.
Very respectfully,
Your fellow citizen,
ARCHIBALD Nj. MAYO.
Hnlmes County,, Z
May LIST, 1889.
%-G)-e
For the Lexington Union.
Mr.. EDIToa:
Permit me through the columns of the
Union, to suggest the name Of Capt. Will
liam Ill. Bell, as a candidate for the office
of Colonel commandant of the 9th rAei.
ment, at the election to he held on the / | h
May next.
Knowing Capt. Bells qualifications and
ability to discharge the duties apper,ain-
ing to the office, having had charge of a
regiment il louisiana, for several years;
we take pleasure in ressle.m m,e.adsg ssi,s,'o
HE voters OF the county. Capt. ID. receiy-
ed his first instructions, while ia the army
with General Jackson, in 1918 and H.
CitiseaS of The 9TH Beat
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

The three miscreants who attacked re-
corder Baldwin last summer have received
sentence Of death.--N. 0. Times.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

MAY 4, 1889.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION.


DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION
FOR GOVERNOR,
A. G.. Men MUTT.
FOR CONGRESS-,
GEN. A. G.. BROW N,
JACOB THOMPSON.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
b. w. BENSON.
FOR STATE TREASURER,
SAMU Ell AIG.
AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS,
A. b. NDERS.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

For the Lexington Union.
To the 9Th Regiment, of the I'd Brigade.
Sd Dirision, Holmes County -
GENTLEMEN:-I offer myself a candi-
date for the post Of Colonel of our Repi-
ment. II is so much the custom for
candidates to deal in promises and pro.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

Oh! what were duh life's transient bo,,t
Without IFS sunshine and its shower, \
Its days Of gloom are.de rh,'s s..a.s drea,..-
And hopes succeeding brighl'nng beam.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

Loafer-Good morning Thrifty how
do you get along these times?
Ihrjty-So, SO, Loafer- the Sheriff
has INDUCED me and by industry I'll soon
work outflow do You succeed with your
debtsgs
Loaftr-Oh! curse Tiny debts are
paid by limitation-and l borrow clothes.
Thryiy-Well that's easy--good morn
ing.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

est democratic lriumphs on record. How,
now, will the Argus interpret the hand
writing on the wall? But we will not raise
the shout Of victory until we get the official
returns. The next mail will settle the
matter. If we have lrumphei in the city
Of New York, then, indeed, may whiggery
give up the ghost.--Ibid.
Monroe County Resignation of the
Sheriff and Clcrh.- The court for the
county of Monroe, has been defeated BY
the resignation of MIR. BaiIy, The sheriff,
and Mr.. Buckingham, the clerk of the
court. II will give those in debt few
months grace, but the precedent is decided
" bad one, aud should he deprecated by
all good members of society. When men
are elected to fill important Offices in a
community, it is not expected they will
surrender their posts in the hour of trial
aud check the operations olthe law.--lbid.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

Genl. James Davis, heads an article in
the Southern Banner
What's that dogs name, madam?
General, sir.
/ What is that little dogs name, madam?
General, sir.
What, both named General?
Oh! yes, any puppy can be General
these days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-03-01
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

To The Senate and House of Representatives.
Since my last communication 10 you on
the subject Of the Trespassers on the Public
Lands, there has been forwarded TO me
proclamation purporting to have been issued
by the Ii Governor ofthe Province of New
Brunswick, which | deem it my duty to
communicate 10 you with statement of my
proceedings consequent thereon.
BY this proclamation it seems that while
the 1t. Governor disavows any authority
from his government for the seizure of the
Land AgenLhe yet speak of the attempt of the
civil authorities Of this State to drive a band
oil armed tiespassers from our Public Lands,
as IAN outrage" and as an invasion of the
territory of the Province of New Brunswick,
and avows the fact of having ordered "suf,
ficient military force" to repair to the place
where our Land Agents party are endeavor.
ing to execute your resolve of the Oath OF
January, and repel what he thus regards as
an invasion of the Province Of New Bruins
wick
Immediately upon the receipt of this ex.
traordinary document. | took measures 10
hasten the departure Of the reinforcement
OF the Land Agents party, understood TO
have been assembled at Bangor, awaiting
orders, and numbering between four and
five hundred men; and also issued an order
to Maj. Gen. Isaac Hodsdon. of the Sd Di.
vision. to despatch one thousand men by
draft or otherwise, properly Differed and
equipped; who were TO rendezvous at Bangor.
and thence TO proceed at the earliest possible
moment to the place occupied by the Land
Agents party, on or near the Arooslook,
ftapra ~
the Land Agent to carry into effect the Res.
olive of the Gath ofJanuary
/ also despatched a special messeno err
with communication to Maj Gen. Kirby.
ofthe U. S. Artillery. commanding at Han.
cock Barracks. Hutton, informing him Of
the fact, and asking his cooperation with
the troops under his command, with the
forces Of this State, in repelling an invasion
Of our territory. and sustaining our citizens
~ the lawful and authorized protection they
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-03-01

The Portland Advertiser Of Thursday has
the following letter from its correspondent,
dated Augusta. Wednesday evening, 10 o.
clock -
Colonel Rogers and Mr.. McIntire, our alb.
Quoted Land Agent, have Just arrived. |
understand Messrs McInlire, Cushman and
Pillsbury have been released on their pa
Of honor. Colonel Rogers brings a letter
from Sir John Harvey. in which he reitcrates
the demand made in his former letter.
The aspect of the case is not. as learn. at
all changed by the mission of Colonel Rog.
ers. Sir John Harvey has sent force OF
about two hundred men 10 the Aroostook.
They will soon be followed by an additional
force. Ii, says his orders are 10 defend the
disputed territory, and that he shall do il
witk all the force under his control.
learn that Gov. Fairfield will order a thou.
sand troops from this (Kennebec) division
Of militia, 10 proceed forthwith to the support
OF our forces now on the Arooslook. A,
the latest dates, Capt Rines had about 700
men at No 10 on the Aroostook--all in
fine spirits. Their numbers were daily
increasing.
In addition to the above, we learn (says
the Adyertiser) from passenger in the
o'clock stage, that MIR Rogers, the bearer oil
Gov. Fair6eld's letter to Sir John Harvey,
returns with the three following propositions
from the latter:
lst. That The Provincial Land AGENT. Mi
Nc Laughin, be released on the same terms
that Mr. McIn,ire was released.
I'd. That the trespassers be given up to
be tried by the British laws.
Sd. That the force on the disputed terrific.
~ be Immediately Withdrawn.