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Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-05
For the Piney Woods Planter.
A SHORT SERMON.

And if stranger sojourh with thee in your
land, We shall not vex hun, but the stranger
that dwelleth with you, shall be unto You as
one born among you, and thou shalt love him
as myself. XIX, V. 80, a.
The text presents to our view a subject Of
the greatest Importance. The command en-
joined upon us is one of vast moment, as re-
lates to our conduct towards 'the stranger who
sojourns with u.s." In our intercourse with
each other tn conduct of our fellow man fire..
quently becomes the subject of severe animad
version and reproach. We arc more apt to no
tice his bad acts than his good acts. The lat
ter soon escape our memory, whilst the former
remain as constant and ready witnesses TO ties
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-05
For the Piney Woods Planter
TO THE PEOPLE OF MISSISSIPPI

THE NEXT PRESIDENCY.


The heavy conflict among political par
ties, at the present moment, looks mainly
TO the Presidential election, in 1910.
2. | will, if you please, Mr.. Editor, lay
open to you and the people, the state and
condition CT this matter.
3. Gen. Washington was elected to the
Presidency in 1889, unanimously, being
she father of his country: but in his sec
ond election he could have been beaten by
Mr.. Jefferson, with considerable ina jori-
~, at least, in their native State, Viz
ginia.
4. AS every one will not understand
this without some explanation, the writer
Of this article will enter little into parti
culs.rs,
5. Mr.. Jay negotiated treaty will
Britain, with one or two rery erceptiond
bic articles, during the Presidency O
Washington. These two articles, LIST, I
pay the debts of insolyents to British mer
chants, who had eoped at the beginning
of the revolution; and I'd, restricting GU
navigation with the West India Island
10 vessels of 70 tons. But the high re
gard for his revolutionary erlices witt
held any antagonist.
&. His successor was rank Federalis
Mr.. Adams, who obtained the passage {
the Alien and Sedidon Lars, which stan
ped him as fEDERALIsT.
Z. What they meant by federalist
these times was man who was of opinic
that the common people we're unfit and il
capable ofselfgovernment-such was A
exander Hamilton, perhaps the most a
complished man in America. He may
considered the founder ofthe United Stat
Bank, and had been the advocate Of a co
sttution, Of much more monarchial ca
than, the one which really went dow
For instance, he was in favor Of SenG
for life.
8. II was then that MIR. Jefferson cal
intopower; disappointed Adams of a seco
election; carrying with him tho weight
the PEOPLE, like some proud stream rolf
along uhntcrruptedy for consideraI
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-05

WHo CAN BEAT THIs?-Mr William
Jones, of this place, has three negro boys
who walked two miles, and picked, in one
day 947 pounds Of Cotton, from piney
woods field; the pickiog as follows; Dick
picked $50 lbs, Frard 1872, Bob 305.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-05

Connundrums. Why is Henry Clay's
position in the "Whg" party like that q
The Jack Of trumps in the game OF oil
tours? 4.
Because he is the principal kaaSe in
the pack.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-05

fut Judge, wherever found, who keeps his
mouth decently shut against politics, and
decides, knowing no man, nor sect, nor
party. A. NJ lCilii''''
Grenada; Sept. II, 1899
The Mississippian, Jackson; Southern
Banner and Marshall County Republican,
Holly Springs; Free Press, Hernandez;
Wing Advocate, CantonS Democrat, Co
lumbus; Eastern Clarion, Paulding; Plney
Woods Planter; Liberty; Mississippi Free
Trader, Natchez; will give the above one
insertion, and send their bill TO me at
RAYMOND A. Ii.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-05
"Vhat is a Bank Dircctor2" Inquire

"Whdt is a Bank Dircctor9n inquired
a school master ola little girl, few days
since. spa says it is man who bor-
rows all the money out of bank to put up
pork" "Take your seat child, you have
answered correctly.-"Cincinnati Ne,cs.
"They've discharged me, by thunderr'
as Cannon said when the democrats Polk
ed him out.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-05
ELECTIONS.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, J
ANTE COUNTY.

TyHE Board Of County Police, for the
n County and State aforesaid, having
failed to appoint Inspectors for the Gene.
raj Election, to hc held on the first Mon
day and day following in November next.
Therefore, by virtue of the power in me
vested, as Sheriff, do hereby appoint the
following named persons TO serve as In,
spectors at the several precincts in said
county and state aforesaid, on the first
Monday in November next, and day fol.
Io,uinu. yi1.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-05
C.. G.. CAGE
~ We are authorised TO announc
Col. Wan. "A. Stone

as candidate for the Office of Judge OF
the Third Judicial District, at the next
November election.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-05
~ We arc authorised to announce
THOMAS GARNER

ms candidate for the office of Assessor
and Collector of Amite county, at the en-
suing election, in Nov. next.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-05
A LIST OF LETTERS

Nh EMAINlNG in the Post Office a.
Ii Liberty, Mi, on the LIST day of Oc-
tober, 1899, which, ifnot taken out
by the lst day of Jan. next, will be sent
to the General Post Office as dead letters
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-05
BY ALEXANDER G. McNUTT|

Governor Of the State Of Mississippi
To THE SHERIEF OF ANTE County,; E.
GREETING:y q
wv HEREAS, ] have received informs
w ton that vacancy has occurred
the office of Judge of the Third JudlcH
District, by the resignation of the Hd
James Walker.
lido, therefore, issue this writ, authors
ing and requiring YOU to hold an elects
in your county on the 4th and 9Th days,sl
November ne xt, to fill said vacancy am
do, moreover, epjoin you TO conduct the
same, in all respects, conformably to law
and make due return thereof to the Sec
rotary Of State.
In testimony whereof have hereunp
set my hand and caused the grea
seal of the State to be affixed, a
Jackson, this 22d day of August
A. d. 1889, and of the sovereignt'
of the State of Mississippi, th'
twenty-third.
A, G. McNUTT,
BY the Governor,
THos. B. WOODWARD,
Secretary of State
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-05
~ We are authorised to announce
Mai. SfanhOpe POSey

as a candidate for the office of District At
torney for the Third Judicial District, at
the next election.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-05

10y Virtue of the power in me vested as
- Sheriff of the County of Amlte and
State of MississIppi; | do hereby give pub
lie notice that | will hold an Election at
the different precincts in the county atore
said, on the LIST Monday and day following
in November next, for the purpose OF cleo,
ting State and County Officers, required
by the Constitution and Laws OF this
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-05

by the Constitution and Laws OF this
State. Towit:
Governor.
Chancellor.
2 Members Of Congress.
State Treasurer.
Auditor Of Public Accounts.
1 Secretary Of State.
Representatives.
Senator.
Sheriff.
Coroner.
Judge of Probate. !
Clerk of Circuit Court. i
| Clerk Of Probate Court
/ Tax Collector
/ County Treasurer.
/ Ranger.
County Surveyor.
Members of the Board OF Couuy
Police.
10 Justices of the Peace to wit;
District No. /, composed of Liberty and
Zion Hill, 2 Justices otthc
Peace.
2, composed of Toler's and
Tickfaw, 2 Justices Of tA'
Peace.
3, composed of Talberts, u
Justices of the Peace.
g 4, composed of Smiths am
Spurock's, , Justices o
the Peace.
S, composed of Tickfaw,
Justices of the Peace.
Given under my hand and seal this q
day of October, 1899.
G. w. MCKNIGHT,
Sheriff LIS
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-05

Given under my hand and seal th's IyIh
September, 1889.
CHARLES w. MCKNIGHT,
Sheriff, L., 81
We, the undersigned freeholders, in the
county and state aforesaid, do approve Of
the above appointments. Given under our
hands and seals this 10th of September,
1889. o. w. CAULFlELD, us
G. r. WEBB, LIS.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20
From The Abingdon Statesman.
MIR. HOPKINS AND THE GLORE

II IS known here, that large packages of the
Globe containing sundry charges against Mr. Hon.
kins, have been sent into the several counties com,
posing this District, TO be distributed among ,he
people. The olHcions Interference and audacious
attempt on the part of the Globe to dictate 10 The
people oil inns District, will meet with that sco,n
which II merits at the hands ola his H. minded and in
dependent people. They will rebukc al the polls
the insolence of this hirelng official who has thus
dafcd by the etatuitous circulation Of his d,ry
sheet las MIR. Forsyth an Administration man term
ed ~ TO mslead mem and TO attempt to dictate IN
them IN their elections. The Globe had as well
cease It's interference IN this election. That Jour
nal has neither the confidence nor respect of The od
ministfaiion party here. As an evidence of Tins
lact' II may be mentioned, that Mr.. Hopkins, in ali
ms addresses to the people. has openly denounced
,he "'obe As Ven'', nnprncipled and corrupt. This
mas been done, IN the presence of his late competto,
lNr. Leilwich) and also in the presence Of Col
George, the present opposing Candidate Neither Of
'hse gentlemen 1t seems, had sufficient respect 70,
tho official organ 10 attempt defence Of il, before
tho people.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20
JVOOdbOxruc School.

HNHE EXAMINATION Of the Students will
L take place on FRIDAY the last d,y Of May
The subscriber will be gratied to many of the
parents and guardians ofthe Scholars and friends of
the Institution, as can conveniently attend and at an
early hour.
Such as intend continuing their children wards
the next session. are respectfully requested to notify
the subscriber by before the examination, to ena
Bile him TO acl understandingIy in regard TO new APP
pcanls, as only limited number can be accomme
dated.
The prices for Boarding and Tuition will be un-
changed, and as no deduction IL made for lost iime
puncrua attendance at the commencement of the
Session is earnestly recommended.
SAMUEL II. MILLER.
Pntsylvania, May lG H3lM
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20

The Siaunton. Va. Spectator expresse, tho on;n-
ION 'ha' the high price OF beef not owing to com
bna',oos among The grazers and droyers. and saws
na' Inc insnuations against these classes at least IA
then says:- " ''o'
:. Inc lrue cause, we have doubt is to be found
|" .ae 'nauequacy OF the supply The productions
lave NO Sep' pace with the CONSUMPTION Besides
n IS an actual scarcity Of Beef at tins time owing
~ ne 'a"afe OF the grssscrop last season. II il !,
vel known TACT that the price of Beef has been s,s,
my suSanc'ng TOR the last eight ten years With
u.s. VINO are IN Tho midst of the producers !, hos
doubled ia that period and just now !, !. sr,,oa,
S n1a al aay price The only proper remedy, there.
Iofe'ior the complaint. in our opinion. i, ,hs ab,,,
.1h o measures Tor increasing the supply. F,,ns,ps
1no nape neglected grazing for what they es,.emsJ
inc more Profitable business Of raising grains vii ~
aoust oe encouraged by the high prces IN 90, h. w
70 IL inns VIII soon bring matters right again. 60
isI at least, as to establish jus, proportion Se,wesO
The prices Of Beef and Grain We see , Tween
butchers 10 New York, Philadelphia and a. 'ne
nave resolved to purchase mole beef u
present high prices Unless the grass grow" "s .ie
man " has done, thus far this season, we
customers will have to pick clean teeth for SOM rue,
Ia come. wi so'he time
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20

ST. LOu!S.-The following nattering picture
of this fair Western town is from late number Of
tho Bulletin. published there.
Sr. Louis.-ln whatever direction we turn, on
whatever street we travel, we observe new buildings
and improvements. The city was never so houlsh-
ing as now-and is advancing with rap1ty nne-
quaIled by any place in the west More than thou
sand tcnemenls will be erected here during the pre-
sent season, aud every one will be engaged before
ihey finished. Indeed. il IL on some accounts
10 be regreied,ih hat dwellings are IN such demand
Property holders are thus enabled 10 ask the hiost
esorbi'snt rents-but we trus, they will be conten,ed
with fair profit. II st Louis goes on as she does
now (of which by the by, there doubD in TWEEN
~ years her population viii greatly exceed one hun
dred thousand. Her commerce must more than
double that OF any city above n Orleans, and she is
dcstincdio be the great emporium Of the North
West. Our merchants are doing IA nourishing bu
slness aud men of every occupation are reaping the
rewards Of industry,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20
TO TILE WuIGS.

On Thursday next before this paper Will have
reached many Of its readers, the election will be o.
YER Isu TOO late 10 exhou them TO be al the Polls
on that day 10 permit no trivial excuse, no slight
impeachment to prevent their prompt attendance and
energetic action Our opponents, both here and
elsewhere. are active and alert. They seek to
sustain an Administration, whose waichword IS
Power, Plumber and extended Rule" Wego for
Economy in Expenditures; Accountability OF On
GERS ; and Limitation of Executive Power. This is
the death struggle of the Parry in this State II
they triumph now. many generous and noble spirits,
despairin" of the Republic, will withdraw from the
conflict. If now, when The contest is between the
President and the People,-when the issue is fully
made up and fairly presented. whether in this Rep
resentatye Government, the voice Of the People IS
to prevail or the Will of the President,-if. we say
upon such an issue, the people, welded to party,
decide gainst themselves, what hope can there be,
that any future Of the Administration, however
despotc in their character however contrary TO The
genius of our free Institutions however consolda-
ting in their tendencies, can awaken the dormant
spirit Of the Revolution, and the Patriots
to strike vet another blow for the liberties of the
country But, on the other hand, if the People
/
if they tell him that, here, the voice of the People
is the law of,he land, by which, when ascerained
the will OF the President is to be annulled then
there is still hope thai the fire which burned on the
Affairs Of '76 is not extinct aud that the same ardo
which impeIled the Patriots Of the Revolution IL
make upon the Despotism of the Crown still
annates the bosoms Of their sons. 1t is the ole
contest reviyed-lhe Crown against the Parliamen
and People "a contest in which Hampden an,
Sydney fell in England in which Lafayette ant
Cannot valnly struggled in France: in which Wash
ingion Henry and Greene fought and triumphed il
the New World. The only difference is, that the
fous with swords-te with votes. 1t remains l.
be whether will sustain the polls, the Clio
rous heritage which they wresed fom Executiv
Power by the strong arm, the bloody field. an
handed down TO us, the richest legacy e'er be
queahd by sire TO son. Let US not prove recseant II
the holy trust.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20

In 1927, Mr.. Van Bmen, then IA Senator Fl on
New York, opposed bill proposing uniform law
concerning bankruptcies OF corporations, asa drec,
violation of the constitution an Insult to the
dignity and an attack npon the sovereignty of the
States"
In 1887, Mr. Van Buren,, in his Message to Con
gress, recommends uniform law concerning bank
ruptcies of corporations and other bankcrs"-thus
proposing 10 violate the Constluion-to insult the
dignity of the Sates-and to attack their sovereign
ty.
And yet Mr.. Van Buien is said to be she peculiar
champion Of the Constitution, which he thus pro-
posed 10 violate-the chosen guardian of State
Rights. which he thus proposed to ,rample in the
dust
Alas for the deceneracy of p,;nc;nlc
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20

END OF THE FLORIDA WAR.-The New
Orleans Bulletin Of the fourth Of May. insists that
the prelimInaries Of . Treaty Of peace have been
tered into with the Seminoles, and that General
Macomb has directed, that should any Of the enc
my present themselves at the military posts. they
be treated with Kindness and supplies Of food be
given. Tins il seems this troublesome. expensive
and dsgracelul war is about TO be brought close
The s,ipulations ofthe treaty have not uanspred
Blu it is generally understood that the ght Of occu
pying their lands in Florida is reserved To the 10
dams. Should this prove to he The fact. the con
dton may he considered a surrender Of The poIn
in controversy and II is an acknowledgment the
part Of our Government that 'ihe Indians have whip
u.s."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20

AN ENCAMPMENr OF L.. S TRoops--Th.
fhl'adelphia Herald states, on the information of a
gentleman from Trenton. IN. J..) that the United
States Troops, by order OF the proper authorities,
w'il concentrate from the different sections of the
Union at that place where they wall be regularly en-.
camped during the summer, TO the number of sever.
al thousands. Trenton has been selected in conse.
quence of the delightful localiun and the superio,
facilities 1t affords for procuring the supplies of pro
visions necessary for so large number of persons
The first regiment. it is thought, will arrive in n
week or ten days.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20
From The Eransrile journal

ATKAIN OF SHOCKING INCIDENrc
We aie informed Il al at tie raising OF log hons,
~ Gibson county, on Tuesday last, a quarrel fool
place among the men engaged. when one man who
was chopping the corner threw his axe which s,,ucL
another man below. split open his abdomen. and
caused 'nmeo'a,e death. The man who thrsw the
axe ell back as he threw il and in the fall broke his
neck; at the same time the log that they were rony
np,"as let loose in the excitement of the MAJ
'nenf' and came back upon the men who were ,,,s
ing II, Killing three persons and wounding and bruis
ing Others. u US
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20

FAMINE IN NEW FOUNDLAND-G,eat
distress exists IN some part of New Foundlsnd for
lack oil food. The Harbour Grace Star Of March 9Th
says-"We have no hesitation IN stating that within
circuit OF twenty miles from IIarbor Grace there m c
hundreds of Families who have not in their respec.
live dwellings, an ounce OF any of the common ne
eessar'es OF life and who for weeks past have been
shos'suoe upon single meal day, and this too,
IA many instances Of the most wreiched and n,nseat
ing character" The Governor had authorized the
Commissioners Of the Poor, to expend the sum az
200 from he Treasury for the relief Of the sufferers
me ifsh Society had also contributed the sum of
1 2i0 for The same object.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20

MULBERRY TREES.-Our mulberry grow
ers are seriously alarmed for their cuttines-ihe
high winds lately prevailing have so crust-d the
face OF the ground that they have up very bad
ly-and as nany of them have been in the ground a
long time, II is feared they never will come up. in
some instances, have been cut of By the Grub worm
aud II is doubtful whether they will grow again
One reason why trees were SO high last season wa,
the great loss sustained from failure Of cuttings
'egeiate-we trust the growers will have better luck
lhls year. Cenirerille Iimes.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20

A robbery was recently committed a, the Peat
street House, in Boston. at which Sl0,G00 were
taken from the safe IN the Bar room. OF the money
10000 belonged to ledger who was entrusted with
il Tor bank. A person who stopped in the house,
named Charles &. Willis arrested for the theft
but after close examination was disc harged MI
Willis says he Is lawyer from Virginia, and he man
aged his own defence. No fact esIabl ished jus
uiyng in the least tho suspicion against hun, and
the prosecuting attorney, therefore, abandoned The
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20
RUSSELL COUNTY, April 90, 1889

A. ANDERSON,
4. e. McCI.EARY,
THOMAS DICKINSON,
HENRY ID. ASTON,
ROBERT BOYD,
+. ID. HERMAN,
JAMES NJ. HANSON,
HERVEY GRAY.
X. b. LONG,
JAMES DICKINSON,
JEFFERSON JESSIE,
w. JESSIE,
q. :. JESSIE,
HENRY DICKINSON,
SAMUEL GIBSON,
). II. Buckley,
JAMES FLETCHER,
ROBERT DICKINSON,
WILLIAM HORTON.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20

An ITEM ros THE LApIEs.-Not a few OF the
profoundest morasts and philosophers OF the world
have been enthusiastic in their advocacy Of early
marriages. But Tacitus was as ID of any OF Them
for he declared that early marriage makes us i'm
moral-thai is the soul and chief prop Of empires
and that the man who resolves to live without
woman, or the woman who resolves to live without
man, are enemies to themselves. destructive to the
world apostaes from nature, and rebels against hea
ven aud earth.''
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20

Chesapeake and Detaware Canal.-The Philadc-
phia North American OF yesterday says:
We learn thar the breach ia the path Of The
Chesapeake and Delaware canal is about 200 feet in
extent. The repairs will be completed in short
time. At 5 O'Clock on Monday morning the leak had
been almost entirely stopped We regret to learn
that three colored men who IN a scow in the
canal, in attempting to jump off and get land,
unfortunately drowned"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20

1--WE subscriber begs leave to inform her friends
Il and the public, that she has removed from
'he lower to the second story Of the tenement whic
sue occupies she begs also to state, that she has
associated with her lady every way qualified IN con0
duct both branches Of her business and enp,oes IN
execute all orders with which they may be favored
with neatness and punctuaIny. Her friends and
customers IN the country are respectfully invited to
call on her. Entrance through the alley.
Mays .t Wv
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20

Extraordinary WWand Diseoueryof Property-A
few days since an individual named Wright former r
" door-leeper I'M the House of Commons, expired
Il ms residence IN Beaumont-street, leaving, il is
said. properly to the amount of between ecl5o, 600
ana A2oO0oO, great portion of which he had divi
ded among his wife (his third his lr lends. and ser
wants The remainder is bequeahcd children OF
his only daughter who is but three years of
age, "'i she have any," with the restriction. how
ever ihat none OF them be permitted to keep car
rage Since the death of the teslator cleansing
some OF the rooms Of useless lumber one OF the ser
wants discovered small box OF antiquated appear
ance, and, on being opened it was found TO con-
am nothing but Ell notes, to the of nearly
$4,000.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-20

hNa PRICE OF Observation-Disclosures n.
~ , , WINCH have been taken and recommended
s,,h.,and nn o,ner neehboring communities not
ana sturgeon brought, to market which have been
.;onaole as to be a'ainabie by all, BEEF main
,s'es the exorbi'ant prices so much comnla,nod
ssoe JOINT can be had for less than Is cent. ner
isr"h and s S"r principal market Inferior pieces
Dol be had for lees than 10 cent. H. can,
; as state Of things continue M 'os WIN