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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-16

Inc humtfe Fehti0n OF poor Old Horse TO the Mayor
and Common Council Of the City of Neso York.
NV MOST WORTHY AND HoSosABLE MAsrERs:-
Your petitioner 10 q poor old horse, worn out with
labor, and according to custom, turned out in the
to your honors. permit nae to give you short his
tory OF my past servieess AID also Of my present
sutsrings
In early life 1 was owned BY worthy merchant
down town In has service ] was well fed kindly
treated, and had good stable My principal en-
pisyment was TO draw out my pever.to bs.forgst-
ten mistress, and with her the little Misses. Oar
journeys were short always pleasant whether in
the country for pure air, or 10 the house Of God
How well do recoect, that our return. the dear
little Misses would pat my neck, and praise my gen.
tleness and good nature but, unfortunate for me
my master became rich, and my services were dis.
pensed with, 20 make way for more splendid es-
adjustment This was just before tho bank sus-
pensions.
/ was, consequently, sold TO the owner Of an o.
sibus, which may be considered the beginning Of nv
troubles and sufferags Driven up and down
Broadway, by brute in hsmsn foss, instead OF
hearing again the voise Of my beloved mistress, nv
ears stunned by the rattle Of the WHIP and INV
ribs wounded by the cruel lash Atlsnsth nv speed
failed me, and thea became the pDperty Of a cart
man. In his employ have been Engaged Tor years,
all labor full Of wounds and bruises, lame in all INV
feet robbed Of ny shoes and turned In the lots
70 starse, - to Be- stoned TO desih BY wicked boys
suffer the same torment. Your Honors, trust, will
not be deafto my complaints a. am sisht nit ous
to behold and the pains Of starvation are dreadful TO
endure. l beg not for psolongasion Of life. for
my work 70 done. In mercy implere you 20 cause
my life TO be taken in any way your Honors NAV
think proper, except by lingering starvation and
cold And on! We minister's OF grace, permit poor
old Horse, to impisrs yoas aid. sparrow falls net
to the ground unnoticea by your divine Master.
Whit the lots and avenues, then this coming winter
and behold our noble and suffering race. on inter-
pose the sacred sanctity Of your laws AZ guardians
Of christian morals. We ministers of everv sect.
preach but one sermon each in our behalf, for the
text will well apply-"Ths righteous nan re gardcsh
the life ofhis beasA" Ys kisd hearted ladies, too,
wso pass through The avenues for Dir end health,
forget ~ not, f.. your influence will prevail.
Os' ny nasrsl can hold QUE no longer! for.
York. mot sergettag my kind old Iistrsss) freely
give I'll that brutality has len ~ I, : - + ,sts /
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-16

KARE AUTocAApHs,-A sale Of very rare, and YER,
curious autographs will take place tomorrow.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20

IMPROVEMENT OF OUR TowN.-The BoarC
of County Police has contracted with Ro
bert Stewart, jr., persevering and indus
trlous citizen of this county, to erect in the
town of Liberty brick Court House, So
by 40 feet, two stories high; for which he
is to receive ST., 0OO-5l. We spoke, not
long since, of the improvements of sour
town" which we are proud to see are still
going on. "Mine host" Minor nj. Whit
ney. Esq, has built an elegant and com
modious brick Hotel, which he will soon
have in readiness to accommodate his
friends and the travelling community
Liberty, now, notwithstanding the hard
less oFths times, presents a state of pro-
'ress unsurpassed, as far as we arc aware,
~ any town in the State.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20

We re-publish the following item taken
from the Vicksburg Wing, for two reasons;
FIRST, to show that Wing editors, and con.
sequently, Wing readers, are abolitionists
if the Wing editor at vicksburg, MI, is to
be believed, none can doubt but that the
Wing editor at Cincinnati, Ohio, is an
Gbolitionist. But this is so common thing
to find Wings sbolitionists, that few are
surprised at the statement. The doctrine
Of abolition grows legitimately out Of the
Wing doctrine of broad construction Of the
Notwithstanding the right of Con-
gress to interfere with those things that
belong entirely to the states.
The other,to show the EDITORS gallanry
females must be much hattered by the
elegant compliment of the Wing editor,
who says; eve wonder if age has not
made Mr.. Hammond old womanish." That
is, an irrational creature!
"Charles Hammond, sensible man,
and one of the oldest editors in the west,
is making himself shockingly disagrecable
by his lengthy articles in favor Of abolition
We wonder if age has not made Mr.. Ham.
mond old womanish2"
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20

Ham, who went to Africa, was work.
as a deity by the Egyptians, and v
Jupiter Harmon. His son Mizrain
lioved to be the founder of that kiD.'
about 2lSS years before Christ.
division Of history the student find, '
that is satisfactory and instructiv.
reading history steady eye must h. ]
to causes and their effects; they AZ, 4
larry connected in all ages and al a.
tries. The history Of the LsraeliD,
Asyrian monarchy, including Athens, s.,
ia, Thebes, Macedonia, and several on
the Roman empire, Garbage, The ,
tern empire comprising Greece, Thru
and Egypt are usually included unde,
head of ANCIENT HIsToRY.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20

open arms. all that from personal, slfish
or other causes, choose to become tutor
to the cause that they had formeF es
poused, and desert the ranks Of the pople
They were ready, as matter Of curse
to extend the hand Of fellowship o. thil
occasion; but thanks to the good sere o.
those concerned, the Federal Whigsre a,
usual doomed to disappointment: their
bright hopes Of success from that ,auss
are obliged to vanish ''like the baclesa
fabric OF dream.
Upton Miller, Esq, in communication
to the "Mississippian," avows the uthor,
ship Of the letters that afforded themany
colored party SO much pleasure; inwhich
he says, 1--WE give the entire paragaph,)
"However well founded my opinion vas as
to the strength Of Gov. McNutt, atthedate
Of the letters to the Lexington pnien, !
am now satisfied that reaction has taken
place, and Gop. McNun can unite tie dem
ocrdtic party as fully as any other indipi
dual in the State, and that epery man tDko
is democrat from principle, should sup
port him."
This is as it should be. Whatever cause
MIR. Miller had for thinking and saying
hat some other man would more COM
'lctsly unite the democracy of Mississip-
'i, than our present efficient Chief Magis-
rate, has given way to moro correct
conviction. And now he says what every
democrat in this part says, that "every
nan who is a democrat from principle
hould support him." They will, heart
nd hand-no division here.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20

A good example ready set,--We find the
following transcript of the records Of the
Natchez Typographical Association, in the
Free Trader, accompanied by some spirit
ed and appropriate remarks, which we re-
grct that our space will not allow us TO in
sert. The operative and producing part
OF the community are awaking from the
slumber into which the specous promises
and gilded pills Of Bank legislators for a
time had lulled them. The honest are
seldom suspicious; therefore, this deserv.
ing portion Of the people never dreamed
of danger until these wiley chaps wound
their web round them. Who could he sur
priscd if the waking Indignation of thi:
injured people should be like that Of n vol
cano after its sleep Of ages! We are op
posed to sudden changes and all rash mca
sures, but believe there was, and is, toe
much apathy in this State regarding the
currency. The following preamble and
resolutions are well toned and we'll tenn
pcred, and will be looked on as fit ex-
ample, ready set for others to initiate:
Whereas, great and irretrievable loss
IS like TO accrue to the operative prin tiers
OF this city, in case they continue TO re-
ceive their dues in the present depre GATED
Post-notc paper, and such like trash ofir-
responsible corporate Institutions, whose
unsound politics have DESTROYED public
confidence, and whose misdeeds sit ike q
foul incubus on the bosom Of our mechan-
ical interests. This association deem it
due to itself as we'll as the whole commu-
nifty Of craftsmen, to reject such irredecm-
able vaporish shadows of paper money, is
sued by corporate monopolies, which are
as dangerous as old boilers and more fire.
quent in their explosions.
Therefore, be it Resolved by the Typo-
graphical Association of Natchez. That
from and after the passage Of this resoIu-
ton, no monies shall be received by the
members of this Association for the amount
which may, from time to time, become
due them, but such as is considered equal
70 the legal currency Of the United States.
Post-Notes will be received in case a suE
hclent advance be made on the amount
due, to cover the difference in exchange.
This preamble and resolution being
read, and after some time spent in debate
It was by the consent of the Association
and a substitute offered, which
reads as follows:
Resolved, That this Association deeply
regrctting the unsatisfactory, unsouid and
Unconstitutional currency now In being in
this State, hereby resolve not TO accent
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20
For the Piney Woods Planter.
FROM A STUDENTS NOTE BOOK.
CIVIL OR pRoFANE HISTORY.

CIVIL OR PROFANE HISTORY.
This comprises the greater part Of his
tory; it treats of nations with regard Il
civil policy-rise, progress and fall Of ma
tons, empires, kingdoms, republics, &c
The divisions, with respect to time, ar,
ancient and modern--and regarding sub
ject are unirersal and particular, Uni
versal History gives, in general man
ner, the principle and most interesting
events that have occurred among mankinc
since the creation, extending its details tc
particular empires, Kingdoms, republics
&c. Respecting authenticity, this branch
of history is divided into three intervals
the hrst obscure or doubtful, so called from
the great ignorance in which we are left
concerning that period The time inclu-
ded elapsed from the creation Of the world
to the commencement Of the Grecian Fa-
bles, or to the deluge, which is said to
have happened in the days of Ogyges, a
King of Athens. The second, or fabulous.
sometimes call the heroical, from being
perplexed with fables of heroes, demi-
gods, &c. This period includes from
Ogyges to the commencement of the
Olympic games. The third is called the
historical, and extends from the establish
ment Of the Olympic games, when Hero
dotes wrote and history assumed regular
form. and became authentic to the present
time.
With respect to perspicuity, history is
again divided into epochs, periods and CEN
turtles; st again is considered as to
ages, vix: ambient and modern; the former
comprises the four universal monarchies,
namely, the Asyrian, the Persian and
Modes, the Greek and Macedonian, and
the Roman. This branch of history ends
with the subvcrtion of the Western Roma
empire, under Romulas Augustulus, A. ,. |
476. Here historians date the commence
ment Of the dark age, which continued
until the art of PRINTING dispersed the
mental gloom,
"And DER the dark ideas poured lights"
comprising period of about 1000 years.
Historians have imagined they perceived
through the rents in the dark curtain that
'eils the early past, that the three sons Of
Noah, Japhet, Shem and Ham we're divid-
ID, and that they peopled the following
laticns-Japhet in Europe, where Javan,
lis son, became the stock, from whom the
ireeks are believed to have decended-
'hem remaining in Asia, is reputed the
ather, or progenator Of the Hebrews
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20
*. Y" is under consideration
The skadow of shade.-The shin

The shadow Of "a shdde.-The shinplas
ters in circulation "redeemable in curren
bank notes Of the State Of Mississippi,'
are tho nearest nothing that we ever saw
with our open eyes. One is obliged to re-
turn them 10 the place from whence they
came, which is both troublesome and ex.
pensiye, and get, in return for them, 'bank
notes. good for nothing. This modern re
finement on the hoco POGO swindling art
is carried on in this State to high perfec-
ton. They give one worthless shinpIaster
in redemption of another-the one bad and
the ether worse.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20

The Ohio Statesman speaks in the fol.
lowing complimentary terms Of the course
pursued by the editor Of the Free Trader
regarding the Union Bank. Time and the
conduct of the bank are proving the cor
rectness the Free Traders views regar-
ding Banks, generally, but particularly
this one:
"Mississippi.-Wo like the course pur-
sued by the editor Of the Natchez Free
Trader, in relation to the Union Bank, in
that State. II exhibits glorious indepen-
dence of mind, that shows he will never
bow to the dictation Of selfish demagogues.
That bank, contrary to all law and JUS
tice, has issued a batch of shinplasters in
the shape of post-notes. Immediately az
ter their emission the Free Trader init
mated that il was contrary to law, and
censured the bank officers for pursuing
such an immoral course. One or two de-
mocratic papers, in the State, censured
the Free Trader for its remarks, and in
timated that it should have winked at the
transaction, because the President of the
Bank tcos Democrat Could any reason
be more ridiculous! Is the sin less odious
tor being perpetrated by man who pre-
tends to be Democrati No man of hon
esty will answer in the affirmative. A |
man who processes democratic principles,
and acts in violation of them,. is more liza
bic to censure than professed "whig,"
because he shows himself contemplate
hypocritc.
We hope the Free Trader will not cease
Q expose the innumerable frauds practis-
ID by the Shinplaster party of Missis,ip-
y, because, forsooth, one man in the gang
'rctends to be a democrat" II
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20

JoHN J. M'REA, Eso.-Amidst all the
denunciations against the Directors Of the
Union Bank, We are proud TO see the
name Of our respected fellow citizen, en-.
tIreiy exempt. Mr.. McRae since his ele-
walton to seat in the Directory, has done
every thing in his power to uphold the
character and credit of the institution,
and advance the true interests Of the peo-
pie. If any of our citizens have been dis
appointed in their just expectations, it is
not owing to want Of exertions on his part,
for he has, on all occasions, sustained their
interests with fidelity remarkable in
these days Of bank corruption. He was
the first to introduce a resolution for the
establishment Of the branches, and to
comply in other respects with the requisi.
tons Of the charter. He opposed the
banks embarking in the cotton business
opposed the issue Of post-notes, and is. in
fact, the only unfinching advocate Of the
peoples rights in the Directory. His con
duet challenges their candid approval
Paulding Clarion.
To this, we beg leave to add that Mr.
McRae is gentleman Of excellent sense
of handsome mental accomplishments and
Of the most amiable department in socia
life. Il is not often that we concur in puff
fing individuals; but when we see a need
Of praise so we'll bestowed as that of the
Clarion, we are constrained to say-amen.
Raymond Times.
We are not personally acquainted with
the gentleman whose name heads this ar
ticle, but we are acquainted with the facts
stated by the Clarion and the Times
it affords US pleasure to see that the COM
munity as we'll as the press, perceive with
appreciation the course pursued by him,
which they, from sense of Justice, ex-
press without regard to politics. We were
favored with copy Of an address deliver
ed by him to the faculty and students of
the Miami University, at Oxford, Ohio,
last fall, at the commencement of which
institution we believe Mr.. McRae is a
graduate, which shows him to be man of
correct taste, sound judgment and fine lit
erary attainments; it was spoken of in
high terms by the Ohio papers--go on say
we, you are right, go ahead.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20


The Wings, or Fcdcralists, whichever
you choose to call them, twelve month";
ago, set it down as a sign Of the unpopu
larity ofMr- Van Buren,, that in the Uni
ted States, on the 4th of July, he was moi
toasted and complimented enough, and
that wherever be went, little notice was
taken and few demonstrations shown oil
great personal regard--but now the tune
is changed. Now they effect to be horror
struck at the preparations that are made
tor his reception wherever he goes--in-
stance the effort to turn his reception, in
the city Of New York, to ridicuIe. Poor
fellows, they must be at something. With
al their fauks and foIlles we cannot but
-ity them.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20

One of the professions Of the party nov
IN power, when they were struggling fo
the asccndency. was not TO substitute thu
press by the patronage and Offices Of the
government Federal Wing paper.
"The party now in power, when they
we're struggling for the ascendency! ~
The party now in power had but two strug
gles TO regain its last power, one with the
FEDS under Adams the first, and the other
with the same party under Adams the Sc.
cond. Tcwhich of these does the above
alludeg
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20

HUMBEoOERY.--A specimen Of this ar
SO general at the present day, was played
off by man named Adams, a celebrated
JUeoLER, who performed some tricks with
cards, balls, knives, plates, &c. Like
all the rest of the hoco POGO or hocus pocui
school, he goes in for the money, but be
couldn't come II over our Liberty folks,
We were particularly amused at his man.
ner Of addressing the black'uns Of the f.
minnie gender--"ladies and gentlemen
he said--as there was no white females
present, the term ladies' to the cuffs pleas
ed them nearly to death Adams is ia
vorite with them.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20

The 4th was celebrated in fine style by
the Adams county Hunting and Fishing
Club, on the Green Isle Of flowers, a beau
tiful and appropriate spot on Lake Con-
cordia, La. Those engaged in the manly
sports returned at noon, according to ap'
pointment, bearing the game, &c. which
they obtained by the healthful efforts
which SO we'll prepared them to relish the
good things prepared for the occasions
Mark Izod, Esq, who is we'll know as the
President Of the Natchez Hibernian Soci-
ETY., and Sheriff Of Adams county, presi-
ded--all was joy and festivity.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20

BANKs.-As the Banks have had the dis
posal Of tho shinplasters, they were, there
fore, able to command the services of the
unprincipled Solons in the legislature of
this State. We had full illustration of
this in 1888, when the banks, through
their tools, demanded that the damages Of
twelve per cent be thrown off, that they
might defraud the people with impunity--
that they might pay or not, as best suited
them, and not, as previously, be subject
to damages Of twelve per cent for refusing
to pay their notes when presented. Al
that period the shinplaster loving "demo-
cratic phigs," in solid phalanx, marched
forward to gainIthis important victory over
the people. 0t-Would the people of Amite
believe if told that the delegation sent by
them aided in this matter2 One of the
representatives, when asked why he voted
for such measure, said it was a Wing
measure, and that the majority of his con-
sttuents were Wing, therefore, he gave
his voice for taking off the damage, J.
Gov. McNutt, as usual, true to the inter-
ests of the people, vetoed the bill, but had
1t carried over his head by the aid ofsome
interested bank democrats Ii will be seen
by the following article which we find in
the Mississippian, that the banks of the
state are now liable to the damages:
at will be recollected that the Legisla-
ture of 1888 passed over the vetoof the
Governor, bill taking the damages of IL
per cent. off from the notes of such banks
as did not pay specie. The law was to
in force lS months, or until the
banks in other States had resumed specie
payments. The banks of other States
have long since resumed specie payments
and the lS months has now nearly expi-
red. The consequence is, that the law
giving II per cent. damages, or interest,
is now revived and in force. All banks
in the State which do NOT redeem their
circulation are liable topay IL per cent
interest on their notes after payment has
been demanded"
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20

Letters we're published some time age
in the Lexington Union, over the sigma.
ture of a democrat respecting the pros
poets of Gov. McNutt The federalists, as
usual, we're much pleased at the idea Of
success by division in the democratic
ranks, indicated by the tone of these let
tcrs. Ithas, always been one of the char
ac,crlstics of that party TO receive, with
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20

We credited an article to the Politicians
Wing, and expressed our surprise that il
should have admitted such into its columns
The Wing denies the article this is good
sign. Will some friend in Clinton refer
to back No. Of that paper and see where
the mistake liesl The article is pointed
at foreigners; the sentiment attributed TO
Capt. Robbins, we believe, and signed B.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20

Why are the hoco-pocos so much both
cred about the letters Of the Hon. r. j
Walkers Ifthey are what the honest can.
did Wings say they are, what have they 70
fear from tlismi To raise such dust to
blind the ignorant, if these letters still
leave them in the dark, is the veryest
folly. The Wings cannot conceal fire
that reveals itself by its own light.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20
PINEY GODS PLANTER.

TEX WAITER extreme gcner.
ally follows another. We had, in this part,
draught which proved injurious to the
corn; now we have rain enough and to
spare, and still it pours down, some Of the
planters say, to the great injury of the
Cotton--the health is still good.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-20

The following, from the Republican
Journal, will be read over and over again
and the mind of every candid man who
loves truth, and has vision strong enough
to gaze on it, will return to it again, and
ask himself why WISE should oppose the
passage Of bill, that is in itself constitu
tionae, and would be guard on the PEG.
pies money, because it is measure Of
Van Buren's:
"Had the Indendent Treasury Bill pas
eed not one dollar or one cent ofthe pub
lie treasure could have been lost; and the
fear that the patriotism Of some Of the Cd.
position might get the better of their love
party, induced Henry A. Wise to cry out
in much agony. "PASS THAT BILL
AND YOU ELECT MARTIN VAN Blu
REM" Why SO! asks the candid man.
Because It would take from the tories one
great source Of grumbling--itis lust what
the people and the country want, and II
would forever seal the mouths Of the 10
RES about defalcations; for not a dollar
could be wasted. Such are the bolts and
bars provided in that bill. That bill is lust
proper, safe and right, and would be nm.
doubtediy popular, and "would elect Mar
tin Van Buren," and hence we oppose i.
say the opposition,