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PROSPECTUS
THE WEEKLY PICAYUNE.

TIL WEEKLY PICAYUNE.
In consequence of the popularity which ouI
daily paper has gained in all sections of III,
country, and the numerous demands we Ear,
receiving from all quarters for weekly Jour
nal, VIC have determined on starting one of tina,
description, to be entitled the "1HE WEEKLY
PIcAYUNE"
Toadopt the same fgurative style used in our
hrst prospectus, we have fitted out the "Pica.
yNne" for more distant voyages, and freghted
her with all sorts of notions in the shape of
reada6teS; and if the same success attends her
which she has met with while coasting nearer
home, we shall doubtless receive rich returns
10 prepare our little craft for the more OK.
tended sea on which she is destined TO move.
we have put on her many additions and i'm.
proyements. Some Of her old timbers have
been taken out and replaced by new-shc has
greater measurement loreand aft, greater
ength Of beam, and her sheets have been ma
erlalIy enlarged.
Notwithstanding the increased size, the pub.
&c may rest assured that tho 'Picayune' will be- |
Enabled to work in Shoa7 mater with the same
AGILITY as heretofore, and form channels of
communication which it would be folly for the |
uli' heavy vessels at present sailing this port
navigate.
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lE"Varlons speculations have already been
'acc about the next candidate. Several indi
s1ua 8 have been named in the public prints
"a elsewhere. Among these are the names of
pr. Forsyth, Mr.. King, Of Alabama, Mr.. Polk.
|'r Stevenson, Mr. Buchanan, Mr.. Benton, &c,
F"Ehe two last gentlemen have displayed
cat diSinFereStedneSS on the occasion i've
pnor them as much for the prompt manner in
.Sich they disclaim the honor, as for their
hgnan'mity an declining IL
INT. Buchanan (among the ablest, mos,
alable, and most distinguished of our states
ln) has authorized the Harrisburg Reporter
declare that he declines all pretensions, and
.lonel Benton has come forward under his
me TO make similar disclaimer"
A Choctaw Indian was killed, in this place
the night of the 2lst ult., by another Indian.
10 Immediately fled. Three or four of the
pc have gone in pursuit of the murderer
70 body OF the murdered man was inferred
IN all the peculiar ceremonies of his nation.
hunting implements, a supply Of provisions,
7, together with bottle Of whskey, were
into the grave along with him Yasoo
tig-
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MIeHrY sHARl2JorNe,"Wc heard a crus
Ity old bachelor say the other day, that it was
as much impossible to check the torrent OF o
woman's will as It would be TO roll back The
Mississippi with a shinge, or dam up Niagara
with sugar shovel
yes sir--instantIy rejoined the lady VINO
stood by--and il is as much imprncilcab'e Ior
sour old codger like you TO get "ihe torrent
ola woman's will set towards you" as II would
be for a hooting owl to charm nightingale IN
to matrimonial connexioE-Holly Springs
Republican.
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PROSPECTUS
FOR THE THIRD VOLUME OF THE
A4BHRTST ADWOGA TIRa
JAMES M. SMILEY, Ea1tor-


! Notwithstanding the unparalleled pressuro
winch Tor the last twelve months, has cramnod
: and trammeIled every depart ment of the Ma.
) chanlcal, Agricultural and Commercial com
,nuH''y' the unweared and interchangeable ener
sies Oh American enterprise, are once more
Isr"lS e'laenceof higher and fairer prospect
ooioreus' That quescent attribute, which, for
"hle' seemed to mark and designate our
downward procllYity to careIessness and indiE
ference has fortunately awakened from it's
sluggish apathy; and partially disinthralled
rom 1he fatal influence of too blind credu
| 'i'y IN the lntallibllity of those whom we have
elevated above US, may we not still indulge the
nope, that there is yet held in reserve, a hap
Ply result in the experiment Of this last and
once purest Of Republics?
,lnsllgaed, in part, by that grand revolution
which has already commenced and which is
SUI gong OH in the opinion of the people, so
lar as respects the political relations existing
oelween the respective States aud the FEEDER.
al government, the present Proprietor is about
10 embark in the publication of the Liberty
Advocate.
Two years ago, this Journal dated its origin,
at period when, in this County, II had many
" ShSoohtOl1 ullu TIC strongest up
position TO contend with. The enduring, and,
as we conceive, orthodox principles, which
nave nurtured and sustained the journal through
good and through evil report" had then in
he'r infancy, but mere minority which sus-
AIMED it. But, the resistless march of human
'eason, before whose advance all obstacles
must ultimately recede, has brought about
brighter and larer dawn; and the philan-
hropist and the patriot can now look in pro-
peclve upon the revisit Of those purer days,
Which once pointed to the destiny Of our much
eloved country.
The political creed Of the Advocate will 30
10 same which it has heretofore advocated.
tate Rights and Stale Sovereignty will be tho
rterial action which shall give life and amin
ION to It's political character--But, while ex'
'cising tenucity for those principles which
i'll never yield to caprice, the columns Of this
urnal will, at all times, DO open TO LIBERAL
scussion, and offered as ready channel TO the
1e Of passing events, and an acceptable oTgan
general science and useful knowledge.
We cordially invite tho patronage Of all those
no concur with us in sentiment, aswell as the
ngnanimity Of those who dissent from US in
Iitics, to cooperate in sustaining thcpres
he Advocate will in future appear, under the
litorial supervision Of JAMES NJ. SMILEY, Esq.
Unpublished on the same terms of the tor
er numbers, by A. w. FORSYTHE.e
Januayy6, 1888 Bt.@,
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ANOTHER FIRE AT VlcEsBuRG.-By paSsen'
ger on board of steamer Brdgcwaer, we learn
that on Thursday, at ZIP. NJ. fire broke on' IN
the stables attached to the Vicksburg Hotel IL
destroyed every building from the Market
house upto the Rail Road Bank, which was IN
urcd considerably, There can be no doubt
but that il was the work Of an incendiary.
free Trader.
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A RARE CHANcE.-The editor of tho Vevav
Times offers his establishment for sale, togeti.
er with all the plunder thereunto apperaninu,
consisting in part Of the subscription list, run
OF advertising custom, job work, one printers
deua, and his horse Joe. The present proprc.
tor says that "a practical printer, who would
be willing to edit the paper, do all the labor,
i've on exchange papers, and take promises a
yard Tong from subscribers, could do a land Of
nee business here-there's no mistake in it,"
A tAcT-There is man living within fifty
miles North of the City Of Cincinnati, who has
nag 70 children by one wife, 10 of whom are
iull grown, hearty males, and capable Of bear
ing arms. No wonder Cincinnati increases sol
last in population, if they have many such
chaps as this among the m.
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DARING oBBERY!--Yestcrday, about o.
CLOCK, most daring and high-haniod robbery
was attempted on the Levce, by genteel look
ing, weII-clothed parsonage, whose name VIZ
could not understand. His intended victim
was an innocent looking up.countryman, living
near Donaldsonville, who had disposed of his
produce, and intended starting home in the eve,
ming. The individual who made the daring at.
tempt by some means found Out that the coun-
lryman had money about him, and as an excuse
for an opportunity 10 rob him, offered him a
ono account" brass watch for sale. The watch
had copper cases, and was polished up so rs to
look like gold. The countryman was attracted
! by its appearance, and enquired tho price oft
lie was told he might have il for $50; this he
promptly agreed 10 pay,and handed the holder
Of the watch $50 BILL al the same time dis,
playing large roll ofnotes. Seeing the mon
ley in the countryman's hand, the robber said
he had no change forthe $50, but he would Just
step into store and have it changed, TO this
the countryman readily assencd The other,
pretending TO start, watched an opportunity |
while his picked-up companion eye was turn.
ed, knocked him down, and Selling the roll of
money, an off with it as fast as his legs would !
carry him. The astonished and frightened
Immediately got on his feet, gave
the alarm, raised hue and cry, and gave chase
n company with several others. The high.
Sayman ran up Graver street to Tchoupitou.
as, then down that street to Natchez, through
which he tried 10 make his way back 10 the :
'evee. Luckily, however, he was headed by u
ONE individuals who heard the cry, and taken, i,
ogether with the money, amounting to $3.50. -
lie was walked off to the Calaboose there 10
wal; his ral--N o. Picauune.
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From tie Nev York Mirror.

From tie New York Mirror.
TO AN ABSENT FRIEND.
] mind me Of the happy hours,
We pass'd in friendships holy tie,
As feet, alas! as summer flowers
That blossoms but 10 fade and die.
Yet like the flowers, those happy days
Leave incense on my memory YET,
As perfume fingers round the vase,
In which the fragrant blossoms set.
And will thy soul respond to mine,
The sprit-breathings thither sent,
IN language mute though all divine,
With heavenly magic seeming blent;
AS in the forests deepest shade
Is heard the murmuring of the dove,
At natures purest altar made
For sympathy and holy love. A. MN.
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The LATE FIRE AT VIcKsBURG.-Th edito
Iofth Sentinel, in his paper of Friday last, il
an article to the late fire, says
"a boy, by the name OF Humphrey, was ia,
ken up and committed, charged with the inccn-
jdarism. We did not hear the examination;
but learned that he confessed his setting fire TO
tho stable; and when some Of the bysianders
remarked that he would certainly be hanged,
he replied that there might hang and be id;
that as soon as he got out, he would burn the
whole town. We believe that he also impica-
red another person. He was seen on the prem
lses short time previous to the fire; there was
also quantity Of matches, &c. found about his
person, which it is presumed he made use of in
iring the stable. lie is the same young repro
'ate who was in Jail last summer, charged with |,
lavHg set fire TO ten pin alley; but we believe
hat he was cleared on account of his extreme
outh, being but ten or twelve years DID, 1t is
. be hoped that such disposition will be made
him this time as will efectuaIly put stop to
is future career Of viIlainy.
There is no doubt but there is gang of in
among US, and nothing but the ut
lost vigilance on the part Of our citizens, will
lwart their hellish designs. The lesson laugh,
by the fires Of last spring, which deprived
e city Of one of its finest squares, the Pink
d, should not SO soon be lost sight off,
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The editor olthe Louisville Journal presumes
TO talk of his beauty. Why-we could cut a
pine stick into as good resemblance TO HUI
manity.-PennSylpania DemiScrat.
We heard something of your marvellous
exploits at "cutting sticks."--Preatice.
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Anofher Of Prentice'S-Preniice says that
one B. F. Knott, Postmaster in Alabama
charged with pecuIaton, has published letter
insisting that he is innocent. Mr.. Knott in
yokes the sitting of jury upon his case. We
have little doubt that the jury would bring in a
verdict of Knott guilty.
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HE HoMEsPuN WIFE A man of cash and
cultivation, sought an unsophis,icated wife in
the country. He found "Musidora," and
married her. Sweet rural innocence came
with her to town, and assumed the direction
OF a splendid establishment. The husband
gave dinner party, to introduce his ducnea
to his friends and relatives. She did pretty
well, Sweet ruraIty,) until the cloth was re-
moved, when, having drank gass of sherry,
ian unusual act,) she emerged from her diff
dence' and being requested by her enamoured
husband to favor the party with a sentiment.
she gave ''thumping lack and fat babies.n An
grandma'm, on hearing this seni-
mcnt; was exhaled !-Bosion Times.
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IHE MAINE WAR--BLoop AT LAsT--A cor
respondent of the Bangor Wing, writing from
llonlton, says:-"The first day the troops ar.
rived here, about halfa dozen went to the line,
where the Provincials have pickett guard es-
tabllsned, all parties adjourned to noghbor-
ing tavern and grog was called for. One of
the first toasts was success 10 the state &c
Name" HereuPon there was row; the pro.
Vlncials threatened our soldiers with the guard
mouse, and the way in which the little Queen
and her pettlcoats were used by the Penobscot-
ers 'war'nt Slow As the parties were nearly
equal, the affair passed off afer few bloody
noses, and some thwocks well applied. The
whole party, including one Office r, were ares.
ed and put under guard"
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AMERICANS ABRoAD.-In looking over lst
OF students IN the Urban College, at Rome, We
ind the following names, among those partcu
Iary distinguished for excellence in some bran
ches OF science and the arts:
Patrick Lynch, Charleston, sc.
Joseph Baie, Pennsylvania.
Ambrose Manaham, New York
James Corcoran, Charleston, S. c,
William O'fIara, Philadelphia.
Jeremiah Cummings, New York.
James Moulin, Cincinnati.
William Mount(cr, do
These young men seem TO have shared the
contest with Armenians, Ghaldeans, Germans,
Swiss, Greeks, BethIehemites, Chinese, Maron
ties, Albanians, Canadians, Walachiuns, Ro-
mans, Irish, Georgons, Cala(ornians, Bulgari
ans, Dutch, French, Turks, English, Syrians,
and natives Of the Islands Of the Pacific, and 10
have taken premiums, and received praises in
all the numerous branches of study pursued in
that extensive college
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MANIFESTATIONS rest in this BOSOM" IS
the man in the water said ven he threw his
arms round plank to save him from drown
ing
SIT appears to me have seen you somewhere
BEFORE" as the man said ven the collector call
ed on him the twonty-seven,h time for money.
DEAF BURKE NEARLY USED UP--By the last
accounts from England it seems that Deaf
Burke and Bendigo, the pugiIists, recently had
terrible setto six miles from Ashby-do-a.
Zouch.-The Deaf'Un was nearly killed
81 meant to have toud you of that hole, :"
said an freshman to friend, who was walking
with him in his garden, and stumbled into a
pit full of water
"No matter" said Pat, blowing the mud and
water out Of his mouth. Owe found it,"
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THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
ANTE COUNTY. IS.

- NUUEVI1, 7
Probate Court, March Term, 1885,
10 all persons interested in the follo,oing Rea
Estate Of KIsIAH Hicks, observation-disclosures
" gu are hereby cited to be and appear be
N fore theProbate Court Of Amite County
on the FOURTH MONDAY IN MAY next
and shew cause, if any you can, why the same
should not be sold, viz: Lot No. 8, in Square
No. !, on the Map or Square Of the Town OIL
Liberty, containing One Half Acre of Ground
>,Ialla> WITNESS the Hon. John Wal
MN@Gz ker, Judge of the Probate Court oil
3&kNkXk said County, the 4th Monday OF
ZSENsS$ March, 1899
ff'N ISSUED 26th March, 1889.
s. R. DAVIS, Clk. PROB.
March 90, 1899. l3w6
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HIBBRHW NF0RRT,

AG ~ ~ ~ u u IL W u n Ia
m TNHlS old and we'll known stand
f9 IL formerly kept by Mr.. Whit
|:is;HsHeney, has been re-purchascd by hin
Azszea4Aand Mr. Anderson. In future it will
be kept by them, under the direction of the for.
mer, who will devote his undivided attention
10 1t, rendering it in all respects what it should
be, comfortable retreat for all. His expc-
renee IN public line is well known--it ena-
bies him to say, without fear of dsappoint-
ment, TO all, you will be as comfortably enter
tanned at the Liberty Hotel as you can be any
where. Horses will be carefully attended TO
we have commodious stables where we can
accommodate drovers and others who may call
with every thing in tina, line-plenty of PROV
ender. As for our table, beds, and other things
aPpertainlng TO the Hotel, we say they are
good, but do not take our word for it, come
and try and judge for yourselves.
And then, our LIaUoRs too, try and you II swear,
Their better you've not found any where
We have Cider, delicious Cider, here,
Rich to the taste, and as the amber, clear;
Vine too we have, of all the better Sort
Madeira, CIaret, Tenerife and Port.
We've high proof spirits, Gin and Brandy rich;
And Whiskey, old MonengaRela and Peach
Ofthese men need not speak, for we defy them
10 tell how good they are before they try them
The undersigned have also lately purchased
stand the known as M'Dowel's Tavern. In
adding this spacious house, yard, stables, &C.
o their other accommodations, they can say
heir means are more ample than any before
'ver could boast Of in Liberty for the recep.
ion of customers and the public Owing TO !
his arrangement they are able also 10 accom-
nodote many boarders in addition to the nun.
'er they are now accommodating. They saw
o the public, we solicit your patronage.
NJ. NJ WHITNEY,
J. c. ANDERSON.
Liberty Feb 10, 1888. eff
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GROCER

.GNHARLES +, OLDECOP respectfully an
VI nounccs 10 the public generally, thai
they have opened Grocery and Provision
Store in their new house, on the North side Of
the Public Square, where they will be glad to
receive and accommodate their friends. The
following comprises portion of their stock,
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n tney nave opeHeu OTocoIy hHu i'o'i9'"
Store in their new house, on the North side
. the Public Square, where they will be glad I
receive and accommodate their friends. TIL
following comprises n portion OF their stock
4 to witt
Brown Sugar, Cinnamon,
. Loaf " Cloves,
Havana s. Nutmegs,
Molasses, Aispice,
Coffee, Black Pepper,
Flour, Race Ginger,
Cog. Brandy, Starch,
Jamaica Rum, Sperm Candles,
Holland Gin, Shaving Soap,
Malaga Madeira, Bar Soap,
CIaret Cayenne Pepper,
CordiaIs, Mustard,
Cherry Brandy, Gun-hints,
Cherry Bounce, Lead and Shot,
Lemon Syrup, Rife Powder,
Old Madeira, (putup Shot gun
for family use.) Percussion caps,
Tobacco, (assorled,) &c.
Also, Onhand, an assortment Of MEDICINES, a;sy,
Sulpher, Castor Oil,
Birthstone, Soda Powders,
Camping, Seidlitz
Epson Salts, Colonel
Glue, Rhubarb
Pearl Ash, Jalop,
Saltpctre, Hartshorn,
Opodoldoc, Operas,
Laudanum, Indigo,
Paregoric, CopaI Varnish,
Baeman's Drops, Spts. Turpcntinc,
Lees pills, Opium,
Writing Ink, Cream Tartar,
lndclibIe "
ALSO,
Writing and Letter Paper, QIlIs, Sand,
Spelling books and Waters.
Tinware, Of all descriptions.
rockery,--Cups and Saucers, Plates, bowls,
Pitchers, &c, &c.
panIsh and Common Segars,- land many other
rlIcIes, TOO numerous TO mention.
Liberty, Oct. IL, 1885, Al c
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POETRY

AND WHILST ms HARP RESPONSIVE RuNG,
" TWAS THUS THE Latest MINSTREL SUNG,
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An old gentleman fell in love with going
lady named Page. In ball room the lad y
dropped her glove; instantly he took it up, and
his address was, in presenting it
If from the GLOVE you take the letterG.
Then GLOVE makes LOVE. which devote to
thee.
Her answer was,
And if from PAGE you take the letterP.
Then PAGE makes AGE, and that won't do for me.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-06-27

WIS not q fr.rhulict II the time he vas worn, t'
land eai,n,d by him being vested. by forfeiture. ~
the Commonwealth for the President and Directors
Of the Literary Fund. 9 That the continuance asked
for By the prisoner ought to have been granted
B. Tint the Circuit Court erred In admitting the GER
iifeaie of Thoin.is Richardson evidence against
the prisoner. That although by the 18th section OF
the art 10 regulate the soemnizailon OF marriages
Rev Code ch. LOG, p. 39s, tie proper aud regular
certificate made ~ conformity with that section, IS
declared 10 be evidence OF all such marriages yet
never rhc design OF the Legislature, that 10
criminal prosecution the same shout OF llseii be re-
oeYed cyidcnce uf that fact, rs evidence tend
ing Ia pfoyc that fact. Such Interpretation OF the
clause would be Substitute the ttpd7te certificate
oi private aud uesl onsihe person, for legal proof
given In open court on oath and 10 produce the
convictinn of one charged with crime, without MS
being able TO examine OF contradict. 81 having
The privilege Of confronting his aesnser But, even
II this view OF the section referred 10 were wrong,
vet the paper permlliedto 60 evidence against the
prisoner was not such as the act oil Assembly re-
CURED. Evidenre Of Richardson's authority to
make such certificate should have appeared, either
on the face the certificate BY testimony atiunde
Whenever, by statute persons filling particular sta.
tons IN life. are authorized TO do certain acts. and
they undertake TO act under the statute and furnish
evidence that ,hey acting, II must clearly APP
pear that they the persons described by the sta
rie, and ate performing their functions by virtue OF
the same The certificate here does show, and
no other evidence in the case shows, that Richard
son vas Que Of the persons authorized by law to
solemuize marriages, to grant the certificate ~
question. lie does describe himself as Minis
ter of the Gospel, does he claim fof himself any
other character that would invest him with legal au-
thoiity to solemnize marriages. It's simple GER
fcatc that he has solemnlZcd marriages III The year
ls29 between certain persons named IN the cerili
cafe and there was no proof 10 supply this omis-
SION. 4. That the Circuit Court erred in admitting
secondary rrooi license to marry the prisoner
aud N a11lra McllCury, not only without evidence
lAl the license had been lost OF destroyed, but in
the face of positive testimony that II existed and
could be produced by the Commonwealth
PG Cafidm. Writ OF error refused