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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-21
GENERAL GRATIOToS CASH

Ihls case, which has just been tried at ST.
Louis, was submitted to the Jury, as IL an.
pears from report of trial in ST. Louis pa
per, upon the instruction given by the Conrt
TO find verdict for the United States. tho
Court having first rejected all the evidence
gong to show that, in similar cases, it had
been the usage of the Government to allow
compensation as charged by Gen. GRATIor
Tor services eatra official, and also having de-
e c, that the Court alone were the judges of
In the transcript, and of the meaning to he
gwen to the paper. 1t also appears that an
appeal from the decision of the Judses has
been taken to the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States; and we are informed that the coun-
sci OF Gen. Gratot feel confident of REVERSING
the decision made in his case.
IL Will be seen by this statement that the
merits OF Gen. Gratiot's defence were not sub.
mitted to the Jury, but were shut out by the
decision of the Court.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-21
THE DAGUERRCOTVpE

ihe Daguerreotype in the hands of the Or
iginai inventor is undergoing yet further inn
Provements. MIR, -Gourrard, his pupil. has
Just received from Paris, some specimens of
photogenic drawings of extraordinary beauty.
Among these are some small ones which, 70.
produce their subjects with a clearness. a
delicacy, transparency, and beautiful oppo-
sItion OF light and shade that leave NOTHING
TO desire. The very reflection Of the win
dows in the little pools ofwater OH the ground
is given with perfect distinctness.
But. perhaps, the most extraordinary of
these drawings is one the Dome DIES Inrgr-
DIES taken on plate of about two feet sonare.
a size much larger than that Of any specimen
yet seen in this country. Ifdrawincs OF suc},
dimensions can be made with the same dis
thickness as smaller ones, there will hereafter
be no obstacle in the way of procuring nor
traits Of the size Of life, by means Of the Da-
guerreotyPe.
Mr.. Gouuau3 has also received lithopraDb-
&c engravings copied by one Of the best artists
OF Pans from views taken by the Dapuerreo-
type. They are fac SMILES Of tine ORIGINALS.
SO lar as the difference Of material will allow
them to be, and are extremely beautiful and
satisfactory. tits delightful to witness the
progress of this admirable invention, and to
see it, in the hands Of its ingenious author.
/ gradually advancing 10 a brilliant peTfec.
/ ticn.
Dagucrre himself, we learn, is now in st
petersburg, whitherhe has repaired at the in
vltation of the Emperor Of Russia.-N. J
EC. Posi-.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-21

The Boston papers announce the death of
the Rev. JOHN KIRKLAND, ID. D., formerly.
iof many years, president of Harvard Uniyers
sity. The deceased was son of the cele-
DIated missionary to the Six Nations-tbe
EeV. Samuel Kirkland. He was very ami
able mankind hearted and benevolent-a
good scholar, and Of much refinement of man
ners: He was The author of several papers,
particularly upon Indian subjects, published
In the Massachusetts Historical Collections.
tie did not marry, we believe, until after he
rciinqulshed his station at the head of the u
niversity' and he subsequently, travelled ex-
tensiveiy III Europe. For several years past
he has been suffering from the effect of a par
aytic stroke but has still, until within few
months past been enabled to enjoy the plea.
sures OF social intercourse, and to minGle in
social society. Of which he was an ornament,
~ J. ToIp g6y,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-21
Poetry.
From the Southern Literary Messenger.
THE COFFIN.

lIIE COfIlN.
BY ST. LEGER L. CARTER, OF VIRGINIA.
The Coffin is come tits dreadful sound!
And tears are gushing anew;
For the Family, wrapp'd in grief profound,
Have caught that sound as it flew.
1t sendeth a shock to each aching heart,
Suspending with awe the breath;
1t says that the living and dead must part,
And seems like a second DEATH
Now heavy and slow is the bearers tread,
Ascending the winding stair;
And the steps which are echoipg over head
Awaken a wild despair.
They know by the tread those trampling feet
They're lifting the silent dead,
And laying him low, in his winding sheet,
In his dark and narrow bed.
Come follow the corpse to the yawning grave ::
The train is advancing slow;
See children and friends and the faithful slave
In long and solemn show.
Hank! bark! to that deep and numbering sound
AS they lower the coffin down!
lis the voice of earth, of the groaning ground,
Thus welcoming back her own.
Now-ashes to ashes and dust to dust!
How hollow the coffin rings!
And hands are uplifted to God, the Just,
The nerciful King of Kings
"Farewell forever Forever farewell :"
Is heard as the crowds depart,
AND the piteous accents, they seem to swell
I From a torn and broken heart.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-21

| freely and frankly. But being appointed
member OF the Democratic State Central Com
mittee, found that neutrality was no lonpe
possible. Therefore, again reviewed the tW
political parties, the extremes of both / alb
horJ and came to the conclusion that tber
was, indeed, SO little difference between IN,
honest men of the two parties, as had serv
ca two campaigns under the old hero of For
Melgs and the Thames, would go on anc
serve second under Van Buren,. In this
conclusion soon found had erred, There
were differences, found, between the Central
committee and myself, on subjects of Vita
reconciled. NV ''
When again reviewed the late Messaae
OF Inc PRESIDENT to Congress, his former die
tatorlal messages and the destructive mea-
sures OF cannot say true Jackson Legisla-
,u!e' put the Ohio Legislature, which were
bringing rum upon the country, it was appa-
rent that, II retained place in that commit
Tee, should be compelled to sanction with
my name what my judgment condemned and
my love OF country abhorred. Under these
CONSIDERATIONS, plucked up courage Tas I
mad often done before under the ssOld Granny
ana coward as some call him and resipn-
ed my membership in said committee. now
only regret that had not acted with more
energy and decision, and at once followed the
dictates of my conscience which by day and
night admonlshed me of my duty, in regard
to this important matter, until | almost hated
myself for halting SO long between two opin-
IONS. Perhaps ought to ask pardon of the
democratic State Central Committee for
my wavering conduct-but the shackles are
broken, and, thank God, am once more
freeman And, as long as live intend to
be so. ~
will only further remark in conclusion.
that with my decided appreciation of the old
Chief and my determination to support him bv
all proper means, cannot share in anv pro.
ceedings which smack of dictation to the peo-
pie; The people, in my opinion, are abund-
anu capable, without the help of dictators.
to choose their own officers. desire further
to say lo all my old Jackson friends in the citv
and surrounding counties, that my house is
open from this time to the Presidential cleo
tlon-and that will esteem it favor. iftbev
VIII call on me, whenever they find it conye-
nient: "They will never find NV door shut
and the string of the latch pulled in.n We
Will confer with one another and reason to-
gether touching our common interests and
those OF our common and beloved country.
am, sir, your obedient servant,
JOHN McELVAINE.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-21

The following is humorous specimen of
Texas editorializing. 1t is leader, under
the head of "Aquatic Scenery" in the Morn
ing Star, of Houston, April 3rd, and is full
of quaint humor, la Boz:
During the hardest of the storm the day
before yesterday, we took lounge down to
The steamboat landing while standinr on
the brink OF deep gulley that emptied its
torrent OF water into the bayou, our attention
was attracted to the bottom of the oulley.
where a drunken loa(er was stemminr the
torrent, holding on to root fast anchored in
the bank. The poor fellow, not knowing anv
one was near him, combating his fate man
July, and In calculating his chances Of es~
cape, gave utterance to the following:
"flaynt this orful Situation to be placed
IN, nohoW! 1T | was a steamboat, rail, or
a wood pile, I'd be better worth fifty cents
on the dollar than III ever be agin.-Unless
IN a gone case now, there haynt no truth in
trenoiogy. I've weighed all the chances
ike glneral, and find only two that bears in
my favor; the first is skunk hole to crawl
into, and the second special interspersition
OF Providence; and the best chance ofthe two
is so slim, if only had the change I'd give
premium for the skunk hole-tham's nv
sentiments. If could be a mink, nush-
rat, or water snake, for about two months,
prehaps wouldn't mount the first stump TO-
ther side the Bio, and flap my wings and crow
over everlastin' life, scientifically preservat-
ed. But what's the use holdin' on this root!
there haynt no skunk hole in these ere DIG
gins;-the water is getting taller about a
feet, and If my nose was as long as kingdom
come, 1T wouldn't stick out much longer.
On, Jerry! Jerry! you're gone sucker, and
guess your marin don't know that you're
out: poor woman won't she cry the glasses
out OF her spectacles when she hears her dar-
In Jerry has got the whole of Bufferio Bio
Tor his coffin! What a pity tits some phil
antbropls or member of the humane society
never had foresight enough to build house
over this gutter, with steam engine to keep
out the water! If they'd done it in time,
they might have had the honor and gratifica-
tion OF saving the life of Teller being; but
us all day with you, Jerry, and big harbor
70 cast anchor in. It's too bad to go off in
thls oriui manner, when they knows [ oilers
,idted water ever since | was big enough TO
know twant whiskey. | feel the root givn'
way; and since don't know prayer, here's
b!tt OF Watts's Doxologer, to prove died
christian -
"On the bank where droop'd the willer,
Long time ago."
Before Jerry got to the conclusion, he was
washed into the bayou, within few feet of
large Hat that had just started for the steam
BOAT; his eye caught the prospect of deliver
9nce' and ne changed the burden of his
olrge into thrilling cry of "Heave to! pas
senger overheard and sinking, with belt
iuil o. specie. the man what saves me makes
MS fortune J! Jerry was fshed ashore by
oTaIKy' and to show his gratitude, invited
'SudSHy 10 coup to the doggery and liquor"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-21
MISSISSIPPI.
E'1fraef Of letter from a gentleman in Ms,
ass1Ppi to his friend in Tirginia.

f''tPPf ~ ms JTae"d an prgania.
This whole community is PROSTATE. The
merchants are all broke three-fourths Of the
planters also. The county is too healthy for
the physicians to get any thing to do-.the
people are too poor to pay the lawyers-the
mechanics are out of employ: sir, in a word.
every thing is fiat; Ifby chance you find one
aole 10 pay small debt, (and it rarely &C.
curs,) you view it with fear and trembI;no.
lor the money you receive it in, although GOOD
to-day, tomorrow may be worth only ffv
cents IN the dollar, and in few DAYS moth
ing. The notes Of the Union Bank. the
ma Bank Of Mississippi, although it
mas as, capital (nominally,) Of fifteen millions.
viii not be taken for the necessaries of life At
us very door. A short time since they were
at par-now they are worth only forty cents
In the dollar, and in a few weefs--nay. DAYS,
may not be worth fourth of that So much
Tor democracy! May God deliver this conn
try from It's deadly curse, is my fervent pray
er. f'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-21
"Tho State is safe for Mr.. Van pr,r. .,

;, 80 says the Albany Argus, in speaking Of
Virginia. Considering that the Argus dedu-
cces this consolation from the returns of the
late elections, giving both branches of the
Legislature and decided majority of thu
popular vote to the Wings and HARp1soy.
we are reminded of an auecdote. An Irish
cook on board Of ship, having dropped mis-
tea-kettle overheard, ran to the captain 10
acqualnt him with the accident: "Captain.
your honor said Pat. sis q thing lost when
you Know where 1t is % enc You fool ~
W eii' your honor, then your tea-ket:le is
saie'jor IT'S in the bottom If tie sea IN Y.
Com. .7drerfiser.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-21

Pandaffsm.-T'he Baltimore Sun, saws.
that there have been found in that CITY, two
individuals bare faced enough wilfuilv to
mutllate the statue of Washington! There
was wager between the two, that one
could not nit the scroll in the hand of
the statue with a ball fred from rife. He
made the attempt and succeeded, the ball
striking the scroll ard shivering off frsg-
ment.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-21
"On the bank where droop'd the willer,
Long time ago"

United States as. Gen Gratiot--Tbe St.
Louis Republican says that the iury in this
case returned a verdict into court for about
T3l 200 for the plaintiff. The case, we I'M
derstand, VIII go to the Supreme Court of
the United States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-21

The Rev. Mr.. Newton, said to be the most
celebrated Methodist preacher in England,
Is shortly expected TO arrive in this country.
ne VIII attend the General Conference in
Baltimore.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-21

CITY FOR SAJE.-'i'hc marshal of the I.
states has advertised the city of Natchez. for
sale, under the hammer. Who wants TO spe.
culate 'F0
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-21

Imprisonment for debt has been abolished
by both branches of the New York Legis!a-
ture.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-03-17
9Sherifs Sale.

RY virtue of sundry writs Of tierl
I'D Facias, issued by the clerk of the
circuit court of Lowndes county, and 10
me directed, VIII sell for cash at the
court house door, in Columbus, on Mon
day the
sirh day Of Aprl ncrf,
the following property, to wit:
Lot number two in square number twefl-
ty-six. south Main Street; Lots number
sour, and five. in square number six, north
Main Street; Lots number six, seven,
eight, nine, and ten, square fty-four, north
Main Street.
Levied on as the property of A. J. Hold
ges, TO satisfy said fl fas IN favor Of Hugh
Rogers, the Commercial Bank and others.
Sale within the hours prescribed by law.
P. NJ. GRANT, Sheriff
OF Lowndes County.
Dated the 9th March, Is40.-4t prsi So.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-03-17
SHERIFF,S SALE.

PY virtue of sundry writs of Fieri Fa-
Ne cias, issued by the Clerk efthe Cir
cult Court of Lowndes County, and to
me directed, | viii sell for cash at the
Court House door in Columbus, on Mon
day the 9th, day of April next, The fol-
lowing property TO wit:
North east quarter, east halfnorth west
quarter, north half east half south east
quarter, also twenty acres off the north
end of west half south east quarter section
one, township nineteen, range eighteen,
west; also west half south west quarter,
section thirty one, township eighteen.
range seventeen, west north half west
half south west quarter section six, town.
ship nineteen, range seventeen, west; con-
tanning four hundred and twenty acres
more or less.
Levied on as the property Of Charles
E. TalIaierro, 10 satisfy said & fas in ia
vor Of the Commercial Bank of Columbus
Miss. and others.
Sale within the hours prescribed by
law.-Dated the 18th February, 1910.
p. NJ. GRANT, Sheriff
of Lowndes County.
No. %, At prsf 81 so.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-03-17

g b virtue of sundry writs of Fieri
Id Facias issued by the Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Lowndes County, and to
me directed, | will sell for cash at she court
hoase door in Columbus, on Monday the
18th day Of February, next, the following
property to wit
All the right, title, claim and interest,
that Warner I. Boiling has in andto the
following described tracts of land, viz =
Lot number six, section ten the north
half of the west half of the south west
quarter of section eleven; the north half
Of the east half of the south east quarter,
of section ten; south half of the east half
of the south east quarter dissection ten ;
west half north west quarter, section elc-
ven, and Lot number five, section ten; al
in township nineteen, south, range eigh.l
teen west.
Levied on as the property of Warner T
Boiling, to satisfy said Fl fas, in favor Of
the Planters Bank, Commercial Bank, w
Fl. & c. Walsh, and others.
Sale within the hours prescribed by law
Dated the 6th January, 1910.
P. NJ. GRANT, Sheriff
ofI.owndes County.
January, IA, 16 At prsf. 81 so.
I'ostponement.-The sale of the above
described property has been postponed IN
til Monday the 9th day Of April next.
p. NJ. GRANT, Sheriff
of Lowndes County.
Dated Feb. 18th. 1910.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-03-17
Trust Sale.

virtue ola Deed in Trust, ex-
- ecuted by William B. Lghtfoot, to
the subscriber, as Trustee, to secure the
payment of a promissory Note therein
mentioned, which said Deed is Recorded
IN the Probate clerks Office of Lowndes
county, State Of Mississippi, will as said
Trustee, offer for sale on the 10th dav of
April, 1910, for ready money, at the court
House door in the Town ofColumbus, the
following negroes, viz: Woman Polly,
aged 35 years woman Mary, aged 20
years; Girl Maria, aged 10 years; Boy
Ned, aged 8 years; Nelly, aged % years
and her two Children; and Sally, aged
IL years.
The sale will take place during the usu.
al hours ofsale, TO pay she aforesaid prom.
lssoryNote, and all costs.
OVID P. BROWN,
Trustee.
Columbus, March 10th, IO4O.
NO 26 At prsf s..
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-03-17
Sherif's Sale

by virtue of sundry wrIts of Fieri sFacias.
I'D issued by the clerk of the circuit court Of
Lowndes county, and tome directed | viii
sell for cash at the court house door in Colum.
bus on monday the
saith day Of Apra nert,
the following property to wit:
Lot number three, IN square number nine
south OF Main street, with the Improvements
thereon.
Levied on as the property of John NJ. Sy-
mons to satisfy said fl. fas. IN favor OF Simpson
q Hubert, and sundry others.
Sale within the hours prescribed by law.
Dated the 9th March 1910.
P. M, GRANT, Shetff
of Lowndes unity
4tf prs. fee Sd.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-03-17
Sherifps Sale.

Try virtue of writ of Fieri Facias,
hD issued by the clerk Of the circuit
court of Lowndes county, and to me d.
rected, l will sell for cash at the court
house door, in Columbus, on Monday the
sirth doy Of April neat,
the following property, to wit:
The south west half ofthe south west
quarter, of section one, the east half of the
south east quarter, of section two, the
west half OF the north west quarter, Of
section twelve, township nineteen, range
eighteen, west, containing in all two hun
dred acres.
Levied on as the property of James II.
Thomson, to satisfy said fl ia in favor Of
John NJ. Caldwell.
Sale within the hours prescribed by law.
P. M. GRANT, Sheriff
Of Lowndes County.
Dated the 4th March, ls4O.-4t prsf So.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-03-17
Sherifss Sale.

RY virtue of sundry writs of Fieri
NJ Facias issued by the clerk of the cir
cult court of Lowndes county, and to me
directed, | viii sell for cash, at the court
house door, in Columbus, on Monday the
saith dag Of April nen,
the following property, to wit:
The south half of cast half of north east
quarter, of section number three, town
ship eighteen, south, range eighteen, west,
also south half of west half of north east
quarter, section number three, township
eighteen, south, range eighteen, west, con-
tanning eighty acres.
Levied on as the property of David
Wright, to satisfy said Fl fas in favor Of
VIM M. Cozart, and others.
Sale within the hours prescribed By law.
Dated the 9th March, 1910.
P. M. GRANT, Sheriff
Of Lowndes county.
Pfsf S5 II 15
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-03-17
SHERIEF,S SALE.

PY virtue of writ of Fieri Facias, issued
- by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Lowndes county, and to me directed, will
sell for cash at the court house door, in Column
bus, on Monday the 9th day of April next, the
following property, to wit: In the town of
West-Port, ten acre lots, No. u, 5 and 8;
Blocks No. Ga, SO, AZ, ID and Is; fractional
block No. 81 lots No. /, :, 9 and 10, in block
No. 27; lots No. and 10, in block No %,
lots No. A and 3, in block 10; lots g. s. 2 and 3;
in block 80; lots 1, 2 and 3, in block "a; lots
l and 2, IN fractional block ); lots No. 1, 2, 3
and 10, in block 50; lots l and 2, in fractional
block III; lots and 4, in fractional block 10,
according to the plan Of the town.
Levied on as the property of o. S. Marston
and Nj. M. Darlington to satisfy said Fl. "a. in
favor of L. b. Hoskins.
Sale within the hours prescribed by law
Dated the Goth February, 1910.
p. M. GRANT, Sheriff of
Lo1cndeS County.
[Prs fee 81 50.-23-4w1
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-03-17
SheriRs Sale.

EpY virtue of sundry writs of Fieri
~ Facias, issued by the clerk of the
circuit court of Lowndes county and to me
Twill sell for cash, at the court
house door in Columbus. on monday the
s,rth day Of april nert,
the following property, to wit;
The north half of the east halfof south
west quarter dissection eleven, in township
nineteen, south, of range eighteen. west.
Levied on as the property of Thomas
E. Bell q Henry Bell, TO satisfy said fl fas
in favor of John F. Williams & Francis
B. Williams, and others.
Sale within the hours prescribed by Law
Dated the 9th March, 1910.
P. NJ. GRANT, Sheriff
of Lowndes county.
Df ehE a. az
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-03-17
SHERIFF'S SALE.

RY virtue of sundry writs Of Fieri
DFacias, issued BY the Clerk of the
Circuit Court Of Lowndes County, and to
me directed, | viii sell for cash at the
Court House door, in Columbus, on Mon
day the 9th, day of April, the following
property, to wit:
West half of the north west quarter of
section twenty five, township nineteen,
range eighteen, west; containing seventy
six and fifty nine acres; south east quar-
ter Of south east quarter of section twenty
six. township nineteen, range eighteen
west, containing forty acres; also piece
off the south end Of the east half of the
north east quarter of section twenty six,
township nineteen, range eighteen west.
containing thirty four acres.
Levied on as the property of AbneI
Keeton, t., satisfy said fifas in favor Of
Nimrod N. Nash, and others.
Sale within the hours prescribed BY
law.--Dated 10Th, February 1910.
P. M. GRANT, Sheriff
Of Lowndes County.
No %. 1t nrsf. 81 so.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-03-17
Sherih9s Sale

HpY virtue of writ of Fieri Facias,
- issued by the clerk of the circuit
court of Lowndes county, and TO me direc-
ted, will sell for cash, at the court house
door in Columbus, on Monday the
thirteenth day Of Aprit merit,
the following property, to wit:
LOIS number six, seven, and eight, in
square number eight, south of Main Street,
in Columbus, Miss.
Levied on as the property Of John G.
Beard, TO satisfy said fl ia in favor Of
Samuel B. Wright.
Sale within the hours prescribed by law
Dated the 10th March, 1910.
P. M. GRANT, Sheriff
of Lowndes county.
No. 25 At prsf S..