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Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-11

ADMINIsTRATOR7s SALE.
RY virtue of an order from the hon
- able the Probate Court of Madison
county, made at the November term.
1889, we will offer for sale
On Fridaythe 1914 Of January 1910,
Al the residence of Henry L. Douglass.
deceased, four miles east of MadisonviIle.
all the personal property belonging to
said Douglass, deceased-consistin in
part of the following articles, to wit:
Twelve Likely Negroes;
One Wagon and Harness;
Horses, Mules, Cattle, Fatten-
ing and Stock hogs.
Corn and Fodder, Farming
utensils.
Beds of superior quality, household
and Kitchen furniture and various 9th
or articles to tedious TO mention.
On credit of nine months. the pur
chaser giving bond and approved securi-
ty.
WM. e. DOUGLASS. ]
VIM. HALL. lam rs,
of II. L. DousLAas, decd.
November 80. 1889.
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-11
DER ~: VI. TURNER.

nFFERS his professional services %
" the citizens. of Canton and Nadi-
son County. He may be found at his
office, unless professionally absent o.
fee with Messrs. OFT x Bailey, second
door west of the Citizens Bank
June 8, 1889. 22-tf
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-11
MITCHELL & GARRETT

l.. MITCHELL s =. NJ GARRETT
EHAVE formed partnership IN the
Z practice of Law. and viii attend
all the Courts in Madison, the CircHIf
Courts of the adjacent counties, and
the Supreme Courts Of the STATE and
Federal Courts al Jackson Once IN
Canton, Mississippi
Oct 5 S]-bui
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-11
WIN. c.. RUSSELL.
TO THE LOVERS OF SPORT.


RAYMOND JOCKY CLUB RACES.
FENHE Raymond Jocky Club have sue
III ceeded in obtaining the track near
town, which will Immediately be put in
fine order. Respectable purses have
been raised, and the races will commence
en- Monday the 18th January, 1910, con
tinuing five days.
First day. Mile heats for colts.
Second day. Two mile heats.
Third day. Best three in FIVE.
Fourth day. Three mile heats.
Fifth day. Single dash of a mile.
S. p. DAY,
]. Z DOSS.
Raymond, Dec. 8, 1889. 49-td
The Yazoo Banner, Madison Wing
Advocate, Vicksburg Wing and Port
Gibson Correspondent will please to
publish the above advertisement till the
races and forward their accounts to S.
P. Day and J. E. Doss, at Raymond.
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-11
TAILORING.

=
FEVHE undersigned begs leave TO IN
II form the citizens of Canton and VI
entity, that he has returned. and common
ced the TAILORING BUSINESS in the
store lately occupied by Messrs- Cash.
Cox, & Co. He feels thankful for past
favors and solicits a continuation of pub
lie patronage.
II. I. CLINGAN.
Nov. 30, 1839.-3t.*
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-11
SALT! sALT:,
LIST OF LETTERS.

ID EMAINlNG in the Post Office at
AS Canton, Miss. on the 1st day of jan
uary, 1910 which will be sent TO the
General Post Office as dead letters if
not taken out before the 1st of April
1870
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-11
NCN-c-S
LAW NOTICE.

j. w. yyYLY $ Vvm. T. GILLESPIE.
EEAVING associated themselves In the
u Il practice OF the Law. Will attend
the several Circuit Courts holden I'm the
counties Of Alfalfa, Leake, Rankin. Nadi-
son and Hines, and also the several 81
periUr Courts holden at Jackson.
Canton. Jan 10. ian 26-S-Iv
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-11
TAX COLLECTORS SALE.

q will expose to sale TO the highest bid
Il der, for cash. before the Court House
door, in the town of Canton Madison
county,
On the First Monday ia February 1910,
One House and Lot of ground in Madi-
sonville known in the plot Of said town
as number 248, containing fifteen acres
Sold for the Taxes OF ThOs- Sanders for
the year 1888.
J. II. VANNOY. AsSesssr
and collector for 1IadisoH County
Dec 81, 1889. 5O-3 TPr. fee S12I
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-11
R3ER1W1E.


nN the morning of the
2X " 18th November, negro
CkCN EMANUEL,
- belonging TO William G.
AA Russell, near Fayette, JEFF
x@R ferson county, bought from
S~se Ezekiel Jones, at sheriff's
sale, in Madison county, in
March last, and it is supposed that he has
gone thither. The said negro IS about
5 feet or 10 inches in height and o.
mulatto complexion, very fond of liquor
and rather thick tongued in his talk, par
ticularly when drinking. Had on when
he left, linsey pants and roundabout,
black fur hat and coarse boots. No
marks on his person recolected. Took
with him a half stock rifle, broke off at
the breach, and had been glued together
the rifle otherwise was sound and very
handsomely finished. He also took with
him large quantity of powder and shot.
A reward Of Twenty-Five Dollars will
be given if taken and secured without
injury.
WIN. G. RUSSELL.
Dec. 6, 1889. 49-51.
The Raymond Times and the Canton
paper, Madison county, will publish the
above three times and forward accounts
for collection, to this office.-Fayette
Adrertiser
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-11
NOTICE.

TEACHER WANTED.
a GENTLEMAN who is capable OF
- taking charge of an English School
and who is also acquainted with the
Latin and Greek Languages, will find a
situation at Vernon, Madison county,
Miss. with salary of six hundred dol
lars and board. Testimonials Of cha
racter for the requisite qualifications OF
a Teacher will be required Any per-
son wishing to undertake will apply to
WILLIAM PACK,
Near Vernon.
Dec. 2i. 1889. 3o-52
The Southern Sun, Vicksburg W big
and Natchez Courier, will publish 3t.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-10
THE LAST TRICK.

A most adroit species of swindling was
practiced upon several clerical gentlemen
last week in this city. One needs pos
sess even more than Sepea senses TO pre-.
ven' or Illustrate tho operations of the
swndHng fraternity. A young man of
qenteel appearance called upon the Rev.
Mr.. Clay, and stated to him that the on
iy apology he could offer for intruding
upon him, was that his name was exact
ly the same as the Reverend gentleman's
that he was Northumberland he had
been out Of a situation for considera-
BILE time-and was without the means to
return to his friends at New York, and
begged the loan of three dollars from his
namesake. The sympathies ofthe Rev.
erend gentleman were so much wrought
upon by the wsll-told tale oi The stranger,
that instead Of lending him three dollars,
he lent him five, TO he returned as soon
as he landed at New York. The next
day the Reverend gentleman had occa.
sion TO call upon an Epscopalan Bishop,
and was told that he was engaged. He
was, however, shown into the back par.
lor of the Bishops residence, and great
was his surprise to hear the voice of his
eleemosynarY friend of the preceding
day, palming off upon tho crodulous
Bishop the same story ofhaving the same
name as the Bishop. The Reverend
gentleman could contain himself no lon.
ger, but rushed into the room, and charg.
ed him with his duplicity. The tale was
told to the Bishop. and he Rev. Mr.. Clay
went in search Of constable. The
Bishop, TO make assurance doubly sure,
locked the door, and began to remon-
sirate with the poor cul prit upon the i'm
Proprioty of such doings, when a loud
knock at the door was heard, and soon
after tap at the parlor door; the door
was opened by the Bishop, when a stout
gentleman with Il large stick in his hand,
said, pointing TO the culprit, 8 that's the
rascal, let me get at him, "-walked up
to the young gentleman and collared him.
They Immediately walked to the street
door, followed by the Bishop, who tho't
that the new conner was an officer: thew
no sooner, however, slipped of from the
street door, than each of them put his
finger TO his nose Significantly, and burst
into loud guffaw, exclaming, "it's all
right, old gentleman" and disappeared.
The new visitor was an accomplice!
[Sat. COur.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-10
nrrrnnrR 22d. 1884.

DEAR SIR; | have Just received your
favor of the l9lh containing certain in
qrRries as 10 the battle of the Thames,
5th of October, 1918, in Upper Canada.
!. The mounted regiment under my
command, consisted ofOne thousand men
at the time Of the charge.
3. They were armed with muskets and
rifles, and iomahawks or small hatch
cts, and butcher knives.
3. The British had one brass field piece,
(sx pounder) the same that was taken
by us in the Revolutionary war at Sara
toga, and retaien from us at the surren-
der of Detroit by General Hull. 1t was
placed in the road near the Thames, not
far from the centre Ofthe British line.
A. The British formed two lines, rest
ing on the Thames and running out to
swamp two or three hundred yards from
the river and parallel with it.
5. | presume Proctor was stationed
considerably in the rear Of his troops. and
probably commenced bis fight the mo.
menl he saw his forces defeated and ta-
ken prisoners.
6. think the best ground for defence
was selected.
I. The militia infantry we're stationed
a reasonable distance in the rear of the
mounted regiment, in order of battle, say
from one half to one mile. My brother,
Col. James Johnson, charged the British
forces with the first battalion, FIVE hun
drcd men, and succeeded without the loss
Of man--one horse killed, shot in the
head--in advancing he received the fire
of one line of the British, and then of the
other, in close succession; the cannon
was not fired; | crossed the swamp with
the second battalion, Give hundred men.)
and fought against the Indians, supposed
fourteen hundred warriors, under Tecum-
sch, without any aid whatever. A regi-
ment was ordered to reinforce me at the
close of the battle; but did not reach us
until the battle was over, aud the Indians
had Aed.-The official report is incorrect
in saying that the hard fighting on the
left was part of Gov. Shelby's men.
We had no assistance, except that few
scattering volunteers from the infantry,
who might have pushed INTO our ranks. |
was wounded and could give no informa-
ton to the commanding General, and he
did not know at the time he made his re-
ports, that | had crossed the swamp with
my regiment; as when he gave the order
TO make the charge, he thought from my
information, that | could not cross the
swamp; which discovered | could do a
few minutes. after he left me, and believ-
ing that it was most safe, and that my reg
iment was sufficient, | divided my force
as stated above, and the victory on both
sides was complete; but, no doubt, the in
! stantaneous capture Of tho British, and
the early death of the Indian chief, were
powerful operating causes in our favor.
| am, &c.
r. NJ. JOHNSON.
N. Bit is true TO truth to state, that
| requested General Harrison to permit
me to charge, and, knowing that | had
trained my men for it during our short
service, ho gave the order.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-10
From ths Ohio Statesman.
MORE OF THE BATTLE OF THE
THAMES, AND MORE HISTORY
CORRECTED.

CORRECTED.
The over-anxous aids and friends Of
Gen. Harrison, are getting him into a
pretty predicament. Ofall the unf0rtun.
ate CAMPAIGNS with which Gen. Harrison
has been connected, none will rebound
more to his evera sting disgrace than his
campaign for the Presidency in 1910. 1t
is bringing 10 light factsin his military his
tory that were heretofore ShrOMded in
mystery, and but for this campaign, might
have remained mystery 10 all future
ages. But the light of truth has at last
broken upon the country, and nothing is
left but disgrace TO those who have too
long already imposed upon the credulity
ofmen by faIsied history.
Col. Croghan's letters open new era
in the life Of Gen. Harrison, as it dispels
the mystery so long covered up by false
certificates, and still more false biogra-
ply. The affair of the Thames is also
assuming shape no longer to be misrepre-
sented for the purpose of bolstering up
Harrison at the expense of Col. Johnson
and his bravo companions.
The following correspondence places
this matter in its true light. The letter
Of Col. Johnson, dated Dec. 22d, 1891,
was written before Gen. Harrison was
thought Of for tho Presdoncy--it was
written as a matter Of history, and has
never been attempted 10 be contradicted,
lit more than suslains his ChIllicOthe
speech, at which Mr.. Carneal seemed to
take exception, but from which excep-
tions he aud his General backed out We
ry hastily, when Col Johnson asked them
upon what part of it they made issue.
The truth is, Harrison is most emphat-
ically used up by the Heroes ofthe Thames
aud Of Fort Stephenson; and after reading
these facts as adduced by these two bravo
olficers-and none braver ever ived--we
can all account ior HaTsnn's reSigaiag
in the midst Of TIC War. What have Har-
rsOn's friends to say nowt Has he any
political opinions for the public eyef His
military character will not bear him
through. He has lived too long already
IN pripate eye reputation!
CINCINNATI, Aug. 25, 1910.
DEAR CoL.--As there are several very
different accounts recently given, Of the
battle Of the Thames, } am induced to
lsk you for written statement ofthe cir
orthat battle, as am sure
that no man will doubt the truth your
statement.
Will you be so good as to state also,
General Harrison's position on tho
ground. Your friend,
W. ALLEN.
Coz. R. NJ. JOHNSON.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-10

was received this morning. Letyou ex-
p,se of the Sandusky affair be as it may,
nv letters of the Oath May and 9th ult.
cannot be withdrawn; TO do so, were to
admit their statements are Incorrect
Should the publication of Dawson's sup
plement be satisfactory, will Of course
proceed no further in the matter; in
truth, will be satisfied with much less
than is asked for in my letter Of the gath
May; for care not that tho world should
know how far lent myself TO serve the
public, and TO save you. My letter of the
oath May was not written for the public
eye, else it had been differently worded;
it was for Yourself alone, and intended 10
operate upon your feelings of generosity,
which, in relation to myself had been dor
mant for twelve years, greatly to my in
Jury, and it was, therefore, that placed
before you, in the strongest language Of
which was capible, those facts which
seemed best calculated to operate upon
the feelings was desirous OF calling into
action. My letter of Sth August, which
yon have determined OH constituting into
threat of the most offensive character,
was written with no other view than the
one expressed, to prove to you that |
was in earnest; for had every reason
to believe that without an occasional
hint of the kind, you might in your for.
getfulness, let slip a third opportunity
for rendering justice to those who fought
at Sandusky.
Yours, G. CROGHAN.
To Gen. WM. H. HARRISON,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-10

Ex-Governor Tazewell, of Virginia,
who has heretofore opposed the present
administration, has lately come out in a
letter strongly in favor of Mr.. Van Buren.
He says" You may appr eciate as you
please the sentiment | have often utter
ed, and will therefore again repeat, that,
in my Judgment, Gen. Harrison is both
physically and Intellectually incompetent
TO perform the many varied, arduous
and important duties which must devolve
upon every President of the United
States" Speaking of Mr.. Van Buren
he says: 81 have not been able TO de-
tect single unconstitutional act that has
been done or proposed by him during his
administration. This is not slight mer-
it at least in my eyes; and when con-
meet with it that the whole scheme Of
his policy, in regard to all our relations,
whether foreign or domestic, has evinced
much sagacity, prudence and forbear-
ance, and this too, under circumstances
of great difficulty, | cannot withhold my
appreciation from such course"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-10

election of members of Congress, amOun-
ted to 6,2S2, and the election this year
shows democratic gain of about $500.
lNDIANA.-The official returns from
this State show that there we're poll
ed in all 1892 votes, and that Judge
Biggor's (Whig) majority is s,6S7-l66'
less than that of Gen. Harrison in 1886.
So much for whig "gains" in Indiana.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-10
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY.

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Since the suspension of 1887, much
has been learnt, in regard TO the opera.
tons Of banking, that promises much
good to the public. Before that time,
the secrets connected with the subiec;
were revealed to but few besides stock
holders, and the public regarded the oc.
casional breakng"'of banks as a neces.
sary evil. They viewed the failure of q
bank only as a loss TO those who held its
notes, without considering or knowing that
stockholders we're often made rich by
such failares"-(a fashi enable term ap.
piled to these swindling transactions y
The people now desire that if bank paper
is still to be forced upon them, the stock
holders shall be made responsible for its
redemption. But the federalsts, who
have always been in favor of exclusive
privileges for the few at the expense of
the many, vote against this reasonable de-
mand Of the people, both in the State and
national legislatures. Their course in
the Legislature of Ohio last winter, was
exactly in accordance with their acts in
Congress, as exhibited below.
REFORMATION OF THE BANK
ING SYSTEM.
1t is common thing for individuals
opposed to the Administration to say;
"Oh, Ue're in fnUor Of principles Of IN
diridUGI responsibility, and of haping
Banks, and those who control them, made
liable to the full rigor Of The ldw."
No doubt this is the language of many
a dishonest federal whig, who is willing TO
assume Gny appearance and profess any
principle, to hold the party together and
secure portion Of the spOils Of Office for
himself;-and there is equally as little
doubt, that many conscientious and
honest whig makes use of the same pro-
fession, sincerely believing them TO be
held and put forth, in good faith, by
those who assume to be leaders in his
party. To the latter class we wish to
address few words:
The language of FACTS must outweigh
all professions There is an old adage
that factions speaks louder than words"
and what is more TO the purpose, they
invariably speak truth. Then let us see
what is the language Of actions upon
this subject.
Towards the close of the last session
of Congress bill TO re-chqrter the Banks
of the District Of Colu nbia came up in
the House. These institutions were
then aud are now in state of suspen-
sion, and complaints Of gross fraud and
oppression, attested upon oath by numer-
ous witnesses, we're made against them. !
Well, the bill to re-charter these insti-
lutons icing before the House, Mr.. Coop
er, democrat from Georgia, moved, as
an amendment, the following words:
"Fhat the notes ot the said Banks
shall, at all times, be redeemable in spe-
Gle; and, on failure thereof, the char
ters shall be forfeited"
Which amendment was agreed to-
yeas lU7-uays 76,-the Ohio members
voting as follows:
FOR IT-Mcssrs. Doan, Duncan,
Hastings, Leadbeuer, Parrish, Stark
weather, swearingen, Taylor and We'll
lor, 8. AL Democrats.
AGAINST IT--Messrs. Mason, @.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-10
From the Cincinnati Advertiser.


"THE VINDICTIVE DEMAGOGUE."
No title was ever more appropriately
conferred upon any man in this world,
than the above upon Henry Clay, by the
late Charles Hammond. His every pub
lie movement, for the last fifteen years
proves the fact; and never was there a
more merited rebuke cast upon any DEM
agogue, than is contained in the follow
ing letter from the venerable and venera-
ted sage of the Hermitage. 1t will be
read by every honest man in the commu-
nifty, with extreme pleasure and satisfac-
ton. Short and pithy, as it is, the das-
tard heart of the vile calumnator, must
quail under the well deserved reprehen-
sion.
Clay has been burlesqued under thsI
title of Prime Hal, but he assumes the
character of the boon companion Of that
prince Jack Falstaf, much more to the
life he is, the Prince of Liars. y
To the Editor of the Nashville Union.
SIR: Being informed that tile Hon.
Henry Clay of Kentucky, in bis public
speech at Nashville yesterday, alleged
that had appointed the Hon. Edward
Livingston Secretary of State when he
was deGauter and knowing him to be
one; feel that am justified in declaring
the, charge to be false. 1t is known 10
all the country that the nominations made
by the President 10 the Senate are re-
ferred TO appropriate commitiees OF that
body, whose duty it is 10 inquire into the
character of the nominees, and that If
ftbere is any evidence of default, or any
disqualifying circumstance existing a
gainst them, rejection of the nomina
zion follows. Mr.. Livingston was mem
Der of the Senate from the State o
Louisiana when he was nominated By
me. Can Mr.. Clay say that he opposedj
the confirmation Of his nomination, be-
cause he was a dcfaulter? If so, the
journals of the Senate will answer. But
his confirmation by the Senate is concIh-
siye proof that no such objection, if made,
were sustained, and ! am satisfied that
such charge against him could not
have been suhstantiated.
am also informed that Mr.. Cay
charged me with appointing Samuel
Swarlwout collector of the port of New.
York, knowing that he had been an asso
ciate Of Aaron Burr.* To this charge il
is proper 10 say that | knew Of Mr.
Swartwout's connection with Aaron Burr,
precisely as did that of Mr.. Clay him
self, who if the history of the times did
not do him great injustice was far frog
avoiding au association with Burr wheis
he was at the town of-LexiAgton in KJ
Yet Mr.. Clay was appointed Secretar
of State, and may say confidently wit.
recommendations for character and e.
ness not more favorable than those prod
duced 10 me by the citizens of New
York In behalf Of Mr.. Swartwout Mr..
Clay too at the time of his own appoint.
mentto that high Office, it will be recol-
lected, was directly charged throughout
the Union with having bargained for it,
and by none was this charge more earn
estly made than by his present assOeil
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-10
New ORLEANS, Dec. 20, 1925.

NEW ORLEANS, DEC. %Oi 1901
DEAR SIR: | did not Immediately an
swer your letter of the Oath October, be-
cause there appears no call for haste,
and moreover | have been, since its re-
coipl, occasionally unwell, and occupied
more than usually in the business of my
office. willingly accede to the propo-
silion made by you for referring the mat
Ter between US to some Of our mutual
friends, and will abide by their decision,
provided no contradiction be gwen by you
10 the statements contained in the letters
which | shall offer in evidence. | thus
reserve to myself the right ola reioinder,
ifiL is necessary. A correct copy -four
correspondence will be Immediately for
warded TO General Jesup, to be laid be-
fore the Board.
Respectfully yours,
G. CROGHAN.
To Gen. w. II. HARRISON,
Washington City.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-10
Cincinnati, Ohio.


DEAR SIR: You will allow me to ex.
press surprise that no answer has been
returned TO my letter Of the gath Nav
last; not even an acknowledgment Of its
receipt. That wrote you was at your
own request. 1 had therefore every rea-
son to hatter myself with belief that |
should hear from you without loss of time.
! am fully decided upon having all the
facts IN relation TO the transactions at
Lower Sandusky placed before the world ;
and will, therefore, unless something sat.
lsiactory be shortly obtained from you,
publish the letters which have passed be-
tween US, that it may be at once seen Of
what | complain, and with how much
cause. This is not offered as throat
tar from it--but to show you that | am
IN earnest, and that | may be forced by
you to have recourse TO amost diaagreea-
bic alteration.
Yours, G. CRoGHAN.
10 Gen. VIM. H. Harrison,
Cincinnati, Ohio.