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

LEXINGTON, MISSISSIPPI,
WMIlLL practice in the courts Of
Wv Holmes, the circuit courts Of the
adjacent counties, and the several courts
held at Jackson.
Feb. 2 l2-tf.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

Music.--A Practical Yankee Satire
The Nantucket Inquirer tells the follow
ing characteristic anecdote concerning the
once famous yankee singing school master
Billings, whose music bid fair at one time
ofbeing indissolubly married to d.. Watts
verse:
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

Rather Perplering To be sparkling a
damsel rather privately, and to have her
mother pop into the room just as you have
screwed your mouth TO give her kiss.
Inc sensation at that time is enough to
make human nature dissolve.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

Cure for disease in the mouth called
scandat.--Take of good nature; Of an herb
called steady employment, one ounce mix
these with little charity and two or three
sprigs Of prudence: simmer them together
in vessel called circumspcction, fol .
short time, and it will be fit for daily use
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

The Rcton not s.-"Dr. Person. =
said gentleman to the grea. "Grecian,"
with whom he had been disputing~-,"Dr.
Person, my opinion Of you is most con-
temptible.'' .'Sir," replied the Doctor, III
never knew an opinion ofyours that was
not contemplate"
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

What nd,ne.-There is a small river
in Mount Vernon, Hillsborough county.
N. H., that empties in the Souhcgan,
which was called by the Indians, Ouch.
ainopassakessananncgnog.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

A western paper gravely informs its
readers that railroad ran over COW.
Poor thing! she must have been tough
one 10 stand the weight of a rail read.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

The last case Of absence Of mind, is
that Of an editor copied from paper one
of his own articles, and headed it wretch
ed attempt at wit"
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

Said a purchaser to householder, ais
that animal sure-footed." "Perlectly,"
replied the jockey. "when he puts his foot
down you would think he nerer was going
to take it up again.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03
While Billings compositions were in

While Billings compositions were in
the zenith Of their popularity, certain pub
fishers acquired no small income from
their sale. One Of these, at his shop IN
Boston, projected signboard into the
street, bearing on either sides the simple
Inscriptions, Billings music" A wag
Of the old school, having no taste for the
fugitive, and rambling Innovations OF the
day, in which he affected to hear nothing
but discord and jargon, determined on IN
flicting practical satire upon the prac'I-
cal mania; and selected the luckless music
sellers signboard MS the bearer OF his in
dignant joke. He accordingly provided
himself with couple Of stout specimens
of the feline race, and with yard ofstrong
codine tied them together by the vertebral
terminaliors, rulgo tails. Thus accoutred,
| he proceeded at midnight to the scene of
action, and threw his burthen across the
offending protrusion, in such manner
that the teeth, whiskers, and claws, of the
Two cats came in contact, Just below the
sign, while their inverted neither extremes
were held inextricably by the string above.
As may be imagined, most delectable
duet was the consequence, comprising all
sorts Of variations, mewing Gfettuoso, bit.
ing agitato, splitting staccatio, and scratch.
ing piSsicatto,--which continued until sun
rise, when the passers-by were greeted
with the mischievous illustration of the
words upon the signboard-but the owner
soon stepped forth and removed both text
and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Cow.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

!, SUIu COUNTY a negro man who
calls his name Scyrus, and says he belongs
to jesse Meek Of Carroll county. The
SAID boy is about forty-fve or fifty years
Of age, five feet eight or nine inches high,
heavy built, and has large whiskers.
The ris requested to come forward
and prove property, pay charges and take
him out of Jail, or be will be sold as the
law directs.
J, JOHN c. REEVES, JaiIcr.
April 6 81
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

Anecdote.-A yankee travelling a short
distance from home, was belated one night
and stopped at a tavern, for the purpose Of
obtaining a nights lodging and something
to eat; mine host spread the table, which
almost groaned under the good things dis
played upon the board. Among them was
a huge piece Of cheese which appeared tc
be particularly palatable 10 our hungry
traveller. ifthe disapp olslice after
slice be any criterion. Mine host watch
ed the pieces as he took them up and swal.
lowed them, with dissatisfied look, and
intending to save some part of this dainty
from the devourIng jaws of his LOGGER, com.
mencing thus:
"Friend, that's imported cheese"
Hem," was the reply, "il's none the
better for that"
"It's not good to eat much Of it,"
"Quite likely" almost choking.)
"People sometimes die when they eat
too much Off,"
"You don't say SOL" (seizing the re-
mainder and sticking it into his saddle
bags, "tben III give this to my wife, !
want to get rid of the old lhing."-Post.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03
RUNAWAYIN JAIL.

WAS committed to the jail
Of Holmes county, Miss. on
the 3lst day Of March last,
by Samuel Stamps an acting
justice Of the peace in and for
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-05-03

Absence Of Mind.-The New York
Wing relates the following genuine case
"A clerk, whose breakfast invariably
consisted Of fried fish and coffee, happen
ing to oyersleep himself on late morning
found himself obliged to forego the pleas.
ure of his accustomed meal. He imme-
diately FASTENED to the post Office for the
mornings mail; but instead of naming the
number of the box, his unqualified pisciv-
erous appetite led him to sing out most
vociIerously-"Eied fish and coffee, II
yoa please"
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-04-20
FROM TEXAS.

By The steam packet Cuba, from Gal
weston, we are in receipt ofthe Houston
Telegraph of the 9th ullimo. 1t men,
tons the arrival at Houston Of several
Mexican traders from Matamoras. They
stale that the Federalist army before that
place had recently received large rein.
iorcemedts from the upper settlements Of
the Rio Grande, and number Of pieces Of
artillery from Tampico. A severe battle
had recently been laughtnear that city, in
which, according to the statement OF the
Federalparty, 800 Central,sts were killed,
and only l5 Federalists. Felisola ii is said,
had left the city, and gone on board one Of
the vessels ofthe French squadron. On the
2lst inst. at Houston, n public dinner was
given in honor of Gen. Hamilton. He ad-
dressed his hospital entertainers in long&
eloquent speech, g. closed by cmplmne-
tary toast to Texas. We learn that Gen.
Hamilton and Ex.Gov. Butler, of South
Carolina, and Joseph M. White, of Flori-
da, have filed their declarations recording
their intention to become citizens Of Texas.
The Telegraph describes the Western
counties Of Texas as in condition re-
markably nourishing. Between ,heGaud-
aloupe and Colarado,new farms are opened
in every direction, g. hundreds of enterpris-
ing emigrants are constaily arriving, and
adding new confidence and energy to the
settlers in that quarter. The settlements
were extending several miles above Con.
zales, and such was the confidence Of the
people in that section, that they we're max
ing locations high up on the StMarks in a
regron that only few months ago was
entirely deserted on account of4he Inians.
IN. O. Bulletin.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-04-20
WILLIAM NJ. BURTos.
ABNER ERWIN.
JOSEPH WALTON.
County Treasurer.
w. w. URsHER.
MARsHAL,S SALE.

lIalsey g. Utler Edmund HariIand &Ct
VS. nj & "a vsal Fl ia
J c Pickins & sureties J c Pickins & suretia
d W Bishop & Co Brown g. Co
VS. Fl IA VS. Il IA
J G Pickins 4 sura,ies J c Pickins 4 surctes
Returnable to May term 1889.
DY virtue Of the above stated & fas
ND 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 doa
Of Holmes county on the first Monday tho
9th day ofMay, next all the right, title and
interest the SAID defendants have in or 10
the following described property, TO vii:
the h ofw b n 4 h Of g h offs n h
h n eqnh " h n " q section A, vii
n W q sec. 3, n h q secion S, the
W h W q section 5, the h n q section
6. all in township IL range 3 east, the sh
Of W b q section 80, and the h qd
section 81, township l3 range 3 east all
of the above stated land has been levied
on as the property Of Joseph C. Pickins
and will be sold to satisfy the above stated
executions and costs.
VIM. M. GWlN, Marshal,
By P. M. FERGUSON, d. M
April 20, 23--tds Prints foe IS,
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-04-20
GOOD NEWS FROM MEXICO

BY an arrival from Tampico yesterday.
intelligence ofan event highly propilious tc
the cause Of Federalism was received
A letter has been shown 10 us, addressed
to the collector of this port Mr.. Breedlove,
by the American Consul at Tampco, sta
ting that General Mexia had an action v it'll
the government troops under Genreal Cos,
on the 18th OF March at Tuspan, and
forced him 10 surrender. The number
killed of the Centrallsts was computed al
near three hundred, and seven hundred
were taken prisoners.-The loss on the
side ofthe Federalists is not stated. The
route Of Cos army was complete-yery
few ofthe soldiers made good their retreat
from the field Of battle, nearly all being
killed or captured. General Cos, il is said
made very narrow escape by putting on
a disguise, under which he eIuded the yig-
lance of his pursuers. If caught. The
probability is that he will not fare 50 we'll
as he did in the Texian campaign, as il is
not against the rules of Mexican warfare to
shoot prisoners. The defeat of General
Cos, will no doubt Illustrate the plans Of
General Buslamente and Arista, who were
marching upon Tampico with a formidable
iorce,and be thus compelled to setrograde
movement. The unexpected and brilliant
success of Mexia, had infused fresh hope
into despairing Federalism. The event
was celebrated at Tampico, with public re-
joicing. 1.-THE victory is followed up and
pushed with vigor, it may result in the sub.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-04-20

We publish this week a communication
Of" A Democrat dated Jackson, April
s, 1889, directed to the Central Cores
ponding Committee, Of The Democratic and
State RightsC Convention. The writer is not
personally known TO US, but we have known
him by character for years, and have al
ways looked upon him as true Democrat;
we go for Democracy not men--if Gov. A..
G.. McNut is MS T" A Democrat says,
we say there is no time to be lost in uni
ting the party on some other candidate.
We 90 for unity-if we are divided our
defeat is certain, and if united we are sure
Of success.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-04-20
For the Lexington Union.
JACKSON, April 8, 1880.


Mr.. Editor:-I request TIE favor Of you
to publish the following, because l know
SO we'll the feelings of my friend Howard
towards the Executive, that | am induced
to believe he would not do it.
To the Central Corresponding Committee
of the Democratic and State Rights
Conrcniion:-
II understand your duties, they were
10 correspond with the county committees
throughout the State, in regard TO the stu
alton Of the party and its prospects, and
the prospects Of success Of the several can
didates composing the Democratic and
State Rights ticket; whether or not any
one of the candidates was likely TO be de.
feated, or whether or not the position oc-
cupied by any one or more candidates,
was iikely to endanger the success of the
ticket. and if so. that action was to be had
by which the obnoxious candidate might
be stricken from the ticket, and name
supplied which would secure the success
Of the ticket, if, indeed, it could succeed at
all, Of which l entertain no sort of doubt,
If it is filled with the names of men in
whose Democratic principles the people
have no misgirings. state to you adj.
visedly, when say that Alexander G..
McNutt cannot unite our party in the State.
| have opportunity IN Jackson every day
of seeing, and do see men who are Demo
Gratis, good and true, from every part of
the State, who state most positively, that
lMcNutt cannot get the vote of the party,
and that the success of the whole ticket
will be hascrded if his name is not taken
off. The other candidates so far as
know, or can learn, are unobiectionablc.
| would suggest the propriety, and absolute
necessity of your immediate action in order
10 avoid defeat. AT the time of McNut's
nomination, ! was satisfied "wiih the lights
before me-" but have since found cause to
disapprobate his acts both previous and
subsequent to the convention. Something
must be done or defeat is inevitable.
A DEMOCRAT.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-04-20
SON

Written for the Festival of st. Andrews Day a
the City Hotel.
"OUR NATIVE MOUNTAIN HOMEw
Air" Rose of Alandale."
ny JOHN GRAHAM.
The laurel wreath, all flesh and fair,
Bedecks the bonnet plume,
And lovely charms are smiling where
The heather sheds its bloom.
There towers thebill and flows the ril,
Where joyously we roam,
In fanoy's fairy visions sill,
Dear Native Mountain Home
There spread no sutry sunny plains,
No flowers are Haunting there,
That shed their sw eets DER CALLING chains,
That slavery stoops to wear.
Agrand-a lofty scene sublime,
1hs bSSssom WARNS, eG ana Tfdn% charms
Our Native Mountain Home!
Encircl'd by the laurell'd wreath,
Still wave, thy lofty plume,
And sweetly DER thy purpl'd heath,
May fairest beauty bloom.
Then darkly tho thy hills arise,
The sea waves round thee foam,
The Scottish heart will fondly prize,
Our Native Mountain Home.
New York, November Both. 1893.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-04-20

sssmiled, and all the world was gay"
Was ever bridegroom in state Of more
inexplicable awkwardness? He debated
with himself for moment, whether ne
should not make desperate effort, take to
his heels and run--but il was too late.
Paul cast longing, lingering look be-
hind him as he entered The church door.
farewell! blessed lighteof heaven!" said
he to himself, otis the last time ! shall
ever see you a free mani" The widow
held him fast by the arm.
"Mv dear Paul. said she, "here we are
at last"
eyes," replied Paul, with grcan.
1--WE are all ready said the bridesmaids.
aDearly beloved" began the Doctor
Bindemtight; Paul felt his heart beat
terribly. "One minute more and there
will be no remedyw thought he. He
locked mos. imploringy at the doctor, as
much as TO say, ''can you be so cruel!'
The doctor made an awful pause before
the great question. Paul's heart beat
faster than ever. "Now for the catastro-
phe!" said he. The doctor gave Paul q
keen look every body was GREATNESS. AT
length he spoke.
aDo you refuse this ,roman for your
vJew
Yesm exclaimed Paul, in the loudest
tone he was ever known 70 utter. In an
instant the idea flashed upon his mind that
he was free. He sprang into the broad
asile with the quikness Of lightning, knock
ed down an old gentleman in spectacles,
burst through the crowd and bolted into
the street. He ran home without stopping,
and it was not till he had locked himself
within his own chamber, that he felt GER
tain he was not married to widow Wilful.
There was terrible scene atthe church,
with faintiug and SO forth; but the widow
is alive to this day, and when she finds an.
other man who can't say'' nos she may
play again the game which had nearly
entfapped poor Paul PLANT.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-04-20
Il X UST S ALE.

ID Y virtue of deed Of trust executed
I'D by John White, to me for the benef
Of William p. King and Samuel Nelson
for purposes therein mentioned, bearing
date the twentieth day Of April, 1885,
and filed for record on the twenty first
/ day Of April, 1888, and recorded in lhs
Probate clerks Office, in Book C, pages
ID, Is, and l6, will sell for ready money
at the court house door in the town Of
Lexington, in the county Of Holmes, and
State of Mississippi, on Monday the thir.
teenth day Of May next The following de-
scribed Negro Slaves, the property Of Tho
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 Nego
child named Isaac, aged ten months.
And by virtue Of deed of trust execd.
ted by the said John White, to me for tho
benefit of the said King and Nelson, bear
ing date the twenty third Of April, 1855,
and filed for record in the Probate clerks
office, on the same day executed, and
admitted to record in Book B, pages 2s7,
20S, and 269. will sell on Monday tho
thirteenth day Of May next, for cash, at
the court house door in the town Of Lex.
ington, in the County Of Holmes, and Sla'e
Of Mississippi, the following descrlbea
tract or parcel Of land TO wit: the se
of the Q q, and W h Of the q o.
section is, township Is, range 3 east
containing one hundred and twenty and
35-l0O acres, and the n q of the D
q, Of section 80, township Is, Of range
east, containing 80 and $4,000 sores, ms
king in the whole 100 and 33-lOO acres,
heing the same place on which the sala
White now resides. Sale to take place
within the usual hours.
As trustee Twill only make and convey
such titles as are vested in me, which al'
supposed to be good.
Trustee.
April, 90, 23-- ids.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-04-20
Eastern Teras.--Soda Lake, Por
Caddo. Tuscumbia.

Eastern Terds.--Soda Lake, Port
Caddo, Tuscumbia.
Though the parish Of Caddo and Eastern
Texas are divided by the political relations
they are in all other respects one ard the
same. The nature Of the country, the
quality Of the soil, the staple products and
means Of communication are identical.
The rapid settlement therefore Of our
neighbors is viewed by our citizens with
great interest and qualification. 1t is not
generally known that Soda Lake is one of
the most extensive and beautiful sheets of
water in the South. Its fertile and pic
turesque shores are clothed with many a
log cabin, and ere many months, the pri-
meval forest must give way to the culti-
waited fields. Port Caddo and its vicinity
continues TO increase and improve at rate,
which in any other country would be
deemed wonderful. Tuscumbia is new
town Just laid off at the head Of navigation
on the Cypress Bayou, and must become
a point Of some Importance. The tide Of
AngIo.Saxon population is setting steadily
and with an ebb to the west.--Waye will
follow wave until the towers add palaces
OF Mexico shall be submerged, the Rocky
Mountains swallowed up and the stream Of
life flow uninterruptedly from the Atlantic
10 the Pacific. --Caddo Free Press.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-04-20
W. Fl. HINES.

A Swindhng Concern.-We have Justre.
ceived letter from friend OF ours now at
Macon, in this State, who informs sthat
the Wetumpka money, purporting to be
Alabama money, is nothing more than a
swindling concern, and that 1t is not worth
ten cents on the dollar. The Letter farther
states that the stockholders have sloped 70
Texas; we have seen some of this money,
and we have known some Of our citizens
of this county to have been taken in by it.
We therefore hope that this may be the
means of stopping its circulation in this
part of the state.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-04-20

years since l entered its service. They
have been years 70 intense labor, and
they have earned for me right to claim
The relaxation and repose which approach
ing age, and precarious health require. !
have waited anxiously.for the most approprl
ate moment at which, could be best spared,
but hitherto, whenever l have sought the
retirement so much needed, some diff.
Guilty in which my service was deemed use
full, always intefposed to delain me. None
such exist row. All the political dissen-
sions connected with the Bank for the last
ten years have ceased; all its extraordinary
efforts for the protection Of our national
interests are happily ended, and the Bank
has returned to its accustomed channels Of
business in peace. / can therefore with
draw at length without Inconvenience, and
| do it more readily because leave the
affairs of the Institution in state of great
prosperity, and in the hands ofable Dlrec-
tors and Officers.
This separation from friends with
whom have been so long, and so ably
associated, is among the most painful nets
ofmy life, and pray you to accept at
parting, my sincere wishesfo the personal
welfare of you all.
N. BIDDLE, President.
Philadelp,ia, March 20, 1899.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-04-20
MR.. CALHOUN's SPEECH.

This speech as an able discussion Of the
subject of Executive patronage and the
formation and history of parties in this
country, is worthy Of an attentive perusal
1t shows who ARE nor the friends of repub-
licanism, and who tile followers of the
federal tory, school Of politicians.
II cannot but be thought raoldinary,
that the federal party in Congress should
be SO strenuous TO gag every man who
holds place Of trust under the general
government, on the ground Of a dangerous
exercise Of Executive power.
What is the patronage Of the govern
ment compared with that which the feder-
al wing party brings 10 bear upon cleo
tons?
All the banks in the Union are leagued
with the wing party in opposition to the
administration. These banks regulate
their loans with reference to the politics Of
the applicants. Hence heimmense domin-
ion which these institutions have acquired
over the merchants and the whole CONNER.
cial class. The merchants find il for their
interest TO side with the banks in politics.
and we see them throughout the Union
bound up sole and body with the money
lenders of The wing party. The same
thing may be said of professional men, and
all those who are dependant upon the
banks, and the commercial classes.
How immense the influence which these
men bring to bear upon society and the
government! 1t ramifies itself into every
branch, nook and corner Of society. II
is vast chain Of infuence thrown around
the great classes Of all society, which
draws them to common centre. 1t is an
influence which holds in its hands the do
minion Of the purse. The power which
feeds, nourishes and snslains large por-
ton of the toiling million. What patron
age has the government which can com.
pare with this immense power of bank
influence? 1t fills and predomioates in
our legislative hall. 1t brides the active
talking members ofsociety. II subsidies
the press. Nay, how many Of The wing
presses are there throughout the Uniun
which are morigaged to and owned by the
banks. Nearly all those that lead and
are calculated to give tone and direction
to public sentiment. No patronage Of
the government has evet been able 10 en-
list such powerful influences in its behalf
That immense horde, the prones Of So
cety, who produce nothing, but live by
working the great juggernaut Of paper
money, have all made war upon the gov
eminent, because it has resisted the intoIe-
rable and tyrannical exactions Of the
banks. These institutions are not con.
tented with growing rich by taxing and
plnndering the people indirectly. They
insist upon receiving and farming the reve.
nues Of the government directly, that they
may control and administer the govern.
ment by bank directory. God forbid
that this thing should longer continue.
The government Of a free people cannot
prosper which is controlled and admins
tered by banks, jews and brokers. Itisa
petty lgnoble tyranny which reduces Free
men to vassalage and slavery. Missis.
siPpian.
Female IDA,,ov~o Qcrc Sl;oL