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or CHRISTIAN NOTIFIES

INFLUENCE or a CHRISTIAN MOTHER.
What q public blessing. " hat an ips,ru.
ment OF exalted good 10 q Christian mo-
ther IL would require pen superior TO
mios 10 trace the merits OF such . char
scter. How many. perhaps. who hear
me. feel that they owe to il all the virtue
and Pisty that adorns them; or NAV re.
collect, at this moment, some sain, ir he.-
ven that brought them into light 10 labor
Tor their happiness. temporal and eternal.
NO one can be ignorant Of the irresistible
influence which such . mother possesses.
IN forming the hearts Of her children, AZ
season when nature takes IN lesson and
example At every pore.
Confined by duty aud inclination with
IN the walls OF her own house, everv hour
OF her llfe becomes an hour Of instruction,
every feature Of her conduct transplant
ed virtue. Meihinks | behold her encir.
eied by her beloved charge. like a being
more than human, on whom every mind
Is bent. and every eye directed; the eager
simplicity OF infancy inhsling from her
lips the sacred truths Of religion I'm adapt.
ed phrase and familiar story. the whole
rule Of oral and religious duties simplified
Tor easier infusion. the eountenance OF
shis fond and anxious parent all bearnin,
with delight and love. and her eve raised
ocea'ionslly to heaven in fervent SUPPL.
cation Tor blessing on her work. oh
what glorious part does such a woman
act on the great theatre OF humanity. and
how much Is the mortal TO be pi,ied " no
is not struck with the image OF such ex-
cellence. When ] look to its conse-
quenee' and remote. ] see the plant she
has raised and cultivated spreading thro'
the community with richest increase
OF fruit. see her difTusing happine,.
and virtue through a large portion OF the
human race. can fancy generations
yet unborn rising TO prove and hail her
worth, and ! adore that God who can des-
tine single human being TO be the St.. =
OF such extended ard incalcula5le bene fl
TO the world Dean Rirman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-08-22

what sentiment OF tie heart is so strong, so
powerful, % faithful and 20 Self-saenhcinc. rs
The love-"f mother Tor her child Who can
doubt It's strength and truth after reading the fol-
lowing touching incident, related ia the NIIl.1re
VIE iGeoreia) Journal OF the 9th instant:
ST. G. ULAR INCIDENTt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-02-28
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.

WAsrIHGYoS, Feb ~ This day the House ui Re
representatives., early hour, went into Committee On
ice C!vrl and Diplomatic bill. The proposition 81 Mr..
Oglr 81 prnnsylyania, mads last evening, 10 s;iike
from the bill the appropriation to carry Oh the opera
nns Of The bianc, minis aud 10 substitute an appr"pr-
a!lon oi 600 dollars each Of The three for supervisor
10 take charge Of the buildings and apparatus during the
Suspension ot their rat"Es, was debated by MesEa.
Ole. Robertson Of Virginia. Stauly, and w. ThnHp
Son in favor, and Mrssrs. Montgomery, johnson If
Louisiana Dawson, Everett, Cambtcrng Mercer, aud
Rynnrn, in opposition ~ the amendment. Before COM
iur t. any drcisun however upon the question: NJ the
suggestion Of Mr.. Howard the committee rose, and
rr"r;rd progress for the purpose G ceIvng from the
President of the Uned SiaIes Message relation to
a." difficulties existing between the Stale OF Maine and
The Brush Province Of View Brunswick. After the
reading ui HE hcssaae, Mr. llrNa;d made monn
tbs. hc sam" be referred 10 the CG:rmee on Foreign
hairs discussion ensured, not upon lis commitment,
bat linz character 81! The Message, wh.c Mrss!s.
" Thompson (who characterized the same patriotic,
wise, just and hrnorate.) Pearce. Evans, Howard,
Adams, LIrc"n Cn,hiag. PicheHs, Sergeant aud Eve
ret participated; all OF whom approved It's tone, ard
extent, discussed the merits Of the msuntersiund.
ing between the tgso Governments. Tie SubI"ct was
q, uosc Of Indicated ny IN" chairman Of III" Commit
tee on Foreign Affairs, Mir Howard The House again
ini" c"nmIt!ee The appropriation bill when oar
paper vas put 10 prCgs-GiUJe.
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WAsuINGTuS. Fchr

NAsHINGTUS, February -.
SperchcS Of NtSsrS Bfnton aHd Buchanan Our pages
10 phrase o! the far West rrps,e with good
reading Ia day. Tie speech Of Mr.. buchanan that
which h'r Roane Justly characterized magnificent
II made strong Impression when delivered.
Col Benton speech that which settled the question
Of the armed occupation Of Florida in the Senate.
In the SE:ArEro day. Mr. Williams oil Maine obtained
the unanimous consent OF the body correct the mis-
representations put forth IN this mornings National In
eLIgencer, I" iocsati pubic opinion and excite rrru
dice against the Governor and Legislature of Maine
r effort made the lcspasses committed in the
disputed territory claimed part Of New Brunswick
ard heretofore III The possession Of The State Of Maine
Mr.. Williams showed the statement, that Maine the
aggreSsoT and had made on the reighboring pro-
vince, 20 be Altogether uniountsd. He made The fol.
loving simple recapllulnon of the fucls that Tie true
attitude Of the parties might be understood. They were
set down hastily al the moment:
The territory south OF lie u Johns was never coEsi-
dercd debarabs ground until after the ireu,y of Client
and Wen the commissioners under at treaty greed
The lire Vi boundary described lie treaty OF
1883
a portion Of it, contiguous to The line actually run
from the monument including the Aroustno river WAS
granted BY the Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, more
thsn 80 ygars ago nMd has keGn b ID b. H. az"
have been survey ed into nsips under The Joint an
,hvry Of Massachusetts and Maine, aud have been Oh
yided between those States.
The first settlements upon Tie Aroostook were com.
nencsd within the last fifteen years, and made by
citizens OF The States. and persons from The Pro
yinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick who went
upon il American territory, end to avoid their pro-
vIncIa creditors
Soon after Maine was separated from Massachusetts.
and made independent Stale her land agents. from
year year. upon this territory 10 prevent tepre
cations and obtain satsiaclior for respasses commit
Ted thereon, and IN many instances effected their pur
pose.
PENDING The arbitration and since, various arrange
ments have been proposed 10 preserve the timber Upon
this territory, and lopTeven, collision between the Gu-
thoriiics OF the conendng parts, providing that ne
JUDGE the rights of the other.
Under this arrangement, Name has pressed her
jurisdiction eyond The ST. John, but has constantly e1-
ercsed supervision Of The territory south Of The ST
Johns granted permits 10 cut beF, and 10 obtain
faction for timber cut by respaiers, opened and made
roads, put on settlers, DC.
The recent claim by The auloIitics Of New Bruins.
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wick TO maintain exclusive jurisdiction, mas oeen Gun
sanIly resisted well by the United States as Of '"e
and Massachusetts. IT., -
eriansve depedatIons were being committed upon 'le
timber in that territory, and by persons aV'" Wig 1
determination resist by force any attempts ""e" ~
authorities of Maine gh; make 10 remove men, ""
The rrupun the Land Agent u Name, Win th' S"' y
of Perubscoi county, with posse o! about 2uo eI"'
men were sent the Ar"osouk 10 arrest lie uesaS'
eTs and 10 prevent further drprsdniions
While in the discharge OF tins du'y' me '"'0 "
WAS arrested upon territory by armed men, hK' 10
Wuods,ock there examined by magistrates, nucrcu 10
Freder.ckiun and ihhrr upon horse s'eu' uhue
military ruard and The huzzas Of The nu!tnCe, ahu
wha / his present situation is, IL moi kno"n:
IIpon this the Lieutenant Governor OF New btuhs-
,rck Issues his Proclamation. Gov Fairfield comTrhi'
cafes il to the Legislature, md their action upon H.
Lieutenant Governor Harvey writes to the Governor
of Maine that he claims exclusive jurisdiction; asks Hat
the force be Withdrawn, and says If not done he shall
exp~l them.
Gov Fairfield replies, denies exclusive jurisdiction,
ard say be shall not withdraw he force SO long rs lie
can maintain II. o.,
MR. Walker. after ilr Williams lad concluded, sad
he was not surprised At the course of the a"na In
r,lIrercrr II was against this country IN the conl!n-
vetsy with Ftance-agGinst il in that with he1Ico-
against in all the Indian dIlcui,lts, and It was still
more natural that II Should take part with England ana
nrairs. Maine. in the border controversy
We shall TO the article ct the ne'iigencer here
after and examine It's representation at the facts
Tie House. has been engaC"d in discussing. III Com
n:'lte # the hole The Stale OF the Union various
nreudmcnrs prp"ed 10 the c;Il and diplomatic aPpro
r-iann bill. particularly amendment introduced by
Mr. S'aie OF Vermont, proposing an appropriation {"
- utO 20 acc:eGlt commercial agent To the Govern
m!ei.t OF ilryli The Chairman Or Barks) decided
the amendment, out Of crtr not being au'hnriZed by
previous To-" Of I0Dgrss Mr. Sladr took an appeal!
and after i-bn,e upon the same, III which hiessts
Fletcher OF Mass, TIIIughasl SIadr, and Adams, up
prsrt ;Le decision Of the Chair, aud Mrssrs Camhre
icuc. Craig lcgarc, Wise, Howard, Toucey, White
sy, and uahiug sustained it, li" question was taken
upon The saI:i" and the Chair sustained The House
was still engaged upon the bill when paper went 10
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-02-28

VI EosRS. William Younger Niamsoa Youn.eE-Ta,c mo-
c9 that shalt proceed to aSc tn. DISPOSITIONS o Mary Youn
ger and Others. the residence said Mary Youn.ef
county OF Halifax ana State OF Virginia. tie March,
Ios to be read evidence depending Chnncey
sud- OF the Circuit Superior Court pf Law Chanccy for Hail
tax county, m which Int aud defend
an-And the taking Of the Dispositions be completed
on the above named day. the will be rom time
time unit! the dispositions shall be completed, which time and
place you may attend. Yours &C,
JOHN HENRY WILSON YOUNGER,
Hho sues By his ns1t fr.esd, J0seFh faqua
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NOTICE-Perso having claims against the late
~ Mr.. REESE DAVIES will please present them
forthwith, properly authenticated Also, those indebted
are requested to pay without d. lay.
The children (orphans) are IN The course OF thirty
DAYS TO return 10 WaJes-after that time there will be
no funds in this country (known to the subscrber 10
nav any claim. JOHN CREME.
Feb % g2-4,
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N ESSRS GEORGE CLOWDIS auI Elizabeth his WIFE osei
Hicks, Alfred Wiley Beverly WHEY, and John NI!eylakO
10 take the dispositions 81 Alexander
rate and others, tho house sad
Alex nGer Watkins tie county Of Ilfx Virginia on
the 9 day OF March, 1899 he
ns on the Chanc"fy side OF the Circuit Superior and
Ch'ncery Tor Halifax which plaintiffs SUING
tor the DencItO Jno e. Mce and you md
ansAn II the taking OF the dispositions should
on The above named day, The will be from time 10
tune Until the Grposons shall b" completed which tine and
place, you may attend. You're. &c,
CLAIBORNE EDWARDS & JANE, his mfr.
Ftb2S = WYNN ~ 49,,
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THE TROUBLES IN MAINE.

The message oG the President which publish be.
low, received by buih branches Of Congress with
The ct dissenting npiron trnim the
j, contains In the Sennt". (~hose session attend
rn.l Mr. buchanan 'lr Webster, Mir Davis, Mr.. Clay,
Nj! Walker. Mr.. Nurv,. aud Mr.. Williams, succts,rve
Is, nicd upn thu message and d. cumrniS There
vas great unnnuiiy Of feeling, and scarce shade 81
di-rncr IN opininn 1t regards The policy Indicated,
on either side oi the House hr Clay threw out The
idea that the Pre- dent ought To haze taken Tie matter
directly III hand Tie ui!ona authority, without nh-
dressing himself 10 The local authorities Of Maine 1t
that tue m"Gc adopted was ,he only one Hrcc
ticla.r foI tie head ~ the National Government. He
coad Only nlsrpose by appealing 10 the State Govern
mcnl thai Of Gcnt Britain; aud The latter is too :ir
OF To be reached lime
Some regrets expressed by several Senao.s. on
both SIDES uf the chamber, that The Governor OF Maine,
had NJ" notified his intention to remove the ifsspasseS
10 the Governor Gi New Brunswick Mr. Walker tire "
a su-g"stIon which seemed 10 a sufficient answer
70 the objection. MIR. Walker said. that right 10
elusive jurisdiction had never been sci up before by the
British Government The order 10 assert IT. lie sad.
secret in Maine. The exercise Of u
rsGict!on, by party entitled 10 IT, required notice.
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WA.uISGroS, 2Gih February, I-39.
(ErDm he Bgytgn Post

LATEST FROM rmE EAST The Eastern papers receiv
ed last evening contain nothing OF moment relative to
the troubles the frontier The pgusa cOrrcspOnd-
Of line Portland Argus says thu there is doubt
of the passage of the Resolution without amendment
directing the Governor to maintain military force
the AToostonk and San, John. The Argus states that
there rumor on Wednesday morning, IN Portland,
that express had passed through that city, from Au
gusta bearing the intelligence that 800 British troops
were their march from Halifax to the "se0t Of war.
Bangor presents. according To the Wing. quite war
like appearance lis streets filed will! The busy pre-
parat"rs for the Aroosook expedition. Expresses are
daily arriving and departing Artillery, ammunition, and
provisions arrive every day. Twenty men employ
ed in casting balls at the foundry. More than 500 vo
lun'ecrs have already passed through The city The Au
gus'a Light Infantry arrived there the morning Of
the l9tn. The thousand men who have been drafted
were 10 have marched 10 the scene OF action on We'd
npsday.
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Editors COrreSpnndfnfc.

NV YORK, Feb. "a.
No steam ship yet No arrivals with news No
Eastern mail g = O'Clock and nothing Of interest
from the North
An able writer in the Portland Advertiser discusses
al length the right which Sir john Harvey, claims to
the Arnosiook county,, and denies such right The
exercise Of II by Great Britain
exercise Of it by Great Britain.
The New Brunswick papers are az excited upon this
subectot the boundary the Maine papers.-'at Int.
BRiTIsu TRnors THE BorSDARY -The Halifax
Journal Of The 18th inst, that the G9ih regiment
under orders for Ne:v Brunswick-lhe companies in
garrison to embark Immediately 1t is probable that this
destination OF the regiment has been caused by the late
proceedings Of the Governor OF Maine, partial 'd"s- If
which had reached Halifar Previous 10 The leth.
Lexington union., 1839-05-03
MARSHAL,S SALE.

Robert Jatiray & Co.. Returnable toMay
VS. Ii la term, 1899.
Jos Williams g. securities.
wDY virtue of the above stated ii IA to
LID me directed from the Hon. United
States Circuit Court for the Southern Dis
trict Of Mississippi, | will expose to public
sale for cash, before the court house door
OF Holmes county, on the first Monday,
the 9th day Of May next, all the right,
title and interest the said defendants have
in or to the following described property,
to wit: lots No. 95, 96, 81, 9S, 9l and So
The above stated property has been levied
on as the property Of the defendant Tho.
mas Durham; the above stated 10, No. 95
has fine dwelling house and other ou
houses, all the above stated lots are lying
and being in the town of Lexington, an,
will be sold to satisfy the above stated t
ia and costs.
w. nj. GWIN, Marshal,
By p. Nj. FERGUSON, Deputy.
April 20 23r-ids Prints fee So
Lexington union., 1839-05-03
THE COPARTNERSUIp

MMeretofore existing between the un-
ia IL dersigned under the Lame and style
Of Bratton ~ Fisher is this day dissolved
by mutual consent, all persons indebted
will call on Robt Fisher and VIM. r..
Bratton who in conjunction with commits
sloners appointed by us, are alone author.
ised to settle the business Of the concern,
and make payment Immediately, as no
indulgence can be given. All demands
against the firm will be presenied to them
orthe commissioners, Jno. M. Brown and
Samuel II. Baughan, who are authorised
to make settlement, and wind up the bust
ness Of the concern.
JOHN w. BRATTON,
ROBERT FISHER,
JAMES FISHER.
Aprl C7. O1-2w.
Lexington union., 1839-05-03

MARSHALpS SALE.
Allen, Clark s. Co S w Oakley & Co
VS. IA vsti IA
1nbble, Harris g. sur'ts + M Tribble & surts
Returnabie to May term, 1889.
pY virtue Of the above stated fl ia to me
~s1 directed, from the Hon. Circuit Court
of the United States for the southern dis
trlct Of the State of Aliss. will expose to
public sale for cash, before the court house
door of Holmes county, in the town Of
Lexington, on the first Monday the 9th
day Of My next, all the right lille and
interest OF said defendants, to or in the
following described property TO wits The
W h Of n e q sec. "A tnshp 10 range 2 east,
S h Of c hs W q sec. l3 tnshp IL range 2
east, W b Of S q sec. Is lnshp l3 range
3 east contaiaing 200 acres, levied on as the
property of Thomas Lee to satisfy the
plaintiffs and costs OF suits.
VIM. M. GWlN, Marshal
By w. T. COURTS, ID. Nj.
April 6 2l ids Prn's fee 80
Lexington union., 1839-05-03
MARSHAL'S SALE.

Rapily & Pordy Smith Il Wight
VS. alias ii IA VS. alias Il fa
Barrett & Tay ylor&sur'ts Barrett&Tay lor&suI'ta
Roturnable to May term, 1889.
EBY virtue of the above stated firio
~ facias to me directed from the Hon.
United States Circuit Court for the South
err District of Mississippi, | will expose
to public sale for cash, before the court
house door Of Holmes county, on the first
Monday, The 9th day Of May next, all
the right, title and interest, the said de-
Pendants have to the following described
property, TO wit: the h of W h of n q
Of sec 8; and the n q and eh of nwq
and b Of W h ofn W q and W q and S h
Of " Of q of sec 7, tnshp IA, range 8
east; upon which is a steam mill; levied
on as the property ofthe said defendants
and will be sold 10 satisfy the above stated
&. ia. and costs.
WIN. NJ. GWiNN, Marshal,
By w. T. COURTS, Deputy.
April 6 2l~~tds prn'ls Zee SO
Lexington union., 1839-05-03
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II RUST SAL II.

- - ~ ~ n ~ - - -
ND Y virtue of deed Of trust executed
lid by John White, to me for the benefit
Of William z. King and Samuel Nelson,
for purposes therein mentioned, bearing
date the twentieth day of April, 1888,
and filed for record on the twenty first
day of April, 1888, and recorded 10 the
Probate clerks Office, in Book C, pages
IA. Is, and l6, willsel for ready money
at the court house door in the town of
Lexington, in the county of Holmes, and
State of Mississipps, on Monday the tbir
teenth day of May next, t,the following de-
scribed Negro Slaves, the property Of the
said John white, viz: one Negro man
named Daniel, about twenty three years
old, one Negro woman named Jane, about
twenty years old, one Negro girl named
Mary, about four years old, and one Neglo
child named Isaac, aged ten months.
And by virtue Of deed Of trust execu-
ted by the said John White, to me for the
benefit of the said King and Nelson, bear
ing date the twenty third of April, 1888,
and filed for record in the Probate clerks
Office, on the same day executed, and
admitted to record in Book B, pages 2S7,
2SS, and $50. will sell on Monday the
thirteenth day of May next, for cash, at
the court house door in the town of Lex
ington, IN the County of Holmes, and State
Of Mississippi, the following described
tract or parcel Of land 10 wit: the q
/ of the q, and h of the q oi
section 10, township Is, range 3 east
containing one hundred and iweniy ant
35-l00 acres, and the q Of the {
q, of section 80, township ID, Of range Z
east, containing 80 and 99-l00 acres, ma
king in the whole l60 and 33-l00 acres
being the same place on which the sale
White now resides. Sale to take place
within the usual hours.
As trustee will only make and convey
such titles as are vested in me, which are
supposed to be good.
r. H. SPIyEY,
Trustee.
| ApriI, 20. 90 ids.
Lexington union., 1839-05-03
nj O N + L 4 U Nj A,
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ESTRAYS.

VEyAKEN up by John Morrison, four
M- miles east Of Lexington, one black
mare, or dark brown, blind in the left eve,
about twelve years old; appraised to 6lty
dollars.
Taken up by John F. Crawford, one
bright sorrel horse, about fifteen hands
high, eleven or twelve years old, right eye
out, no marks or brands perceivabe, APP
praised TO $50. Also, one dunn horse,
about fourteen and a half hands high, h,aged
eleven years, blind in the left eye, branded
on the right shoulder with figure 2 and
letter C; thus l2C), appraised at $50.
S. M. DICKEY, Ranger.
May 4 25 3w
Lexington union., 1839-05-03
MARSHAL'S SALE

Whiting & Clark Same.
VS. Fl ia ysfi ia
Jas. G. Bole & suretles Same.
Returnable to May Term 1899.
TDY virtue of the above stated Fl ia TO
LID me directed from the Hon. Circuit
Court Of the United States for the southern
district Of Mississippi, will expose 10
public sale for cash, before the Court hous,
door of Holmes county on the first Monday
the 9th day Of May next, the following
described property 10 wit: the h 8 q
sec. l6, n " q and W b q sec. %, all
ia tnshp. l3 range 3 east, also one undivi-
ded b of the following lots lying on Little
River,viz. no. in sec. 26, lots ! 5 and
Gin sec. 27 lots 2 and Z in sec. 81,
lots 4and 5sec. 35 tnshp l5range 2w,also
one undivided one sixth, Of the following
lands viz the W h n wa sec. %, the /
n q sec. 23, the h e h n W q sec. IA
tnshp II range 3 cast, also lot no. 8 il
the town Of Montgomery, all of which has
been levied on and will be scld as the prop
erty of James G. Boe to satisfy the above
stated Fl ia and cost.
VIM. M. GWIN,
Marshal,
=. M. FURGUSON,
Deputy.
n 4 n a,
Lexington union., 1839-05-03
MARSuAI'S SALE

James II Leyerich & Co Retumable tc May
VS. Ii ia term, 1889.
James Reedy & securities.
lfDY virtue of the above stated case of
jseA1 fl ia to me directed, from the Ffion
Circuit Court Of the United States for the
Southern District Of Mississippi, | will
expose TO public sale for cash, before the
court house door of Holmes county, in the
town Of Lexington, on the first Monday,
the 9Th day Of May next, all the right,
title and interest Of said defendant to or in
the following described property, viz: LOT
No. ~, situated and being in the town Of
Lexington, and better known ms the resi-
dence Of said James Reedy; levied on as
the property of the defendant, to satisfy
the plaintiffs and costs Of suit.
VIM, NJ. GWIN, Marshal,
By VIM L. COURTS, Deputy.
April 2l---tds prn'ts fee 80.