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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22
For the Lexington Union.
LEXINGTON, February Is, 1910.

LEXINGTON, February Is, le40.
DlED-Sabbath morning 10Th inst,
at about eight o'clock, Penelope McGill
Black, daughter of Rev. J. and Mrs. j..
l.. Black OF this place, aged two years
nine months and twenty five days.
Deaths approach, in his mildest form
even, TO a child SO lovely, interesting and
attractive, would cause the tender father
and the fond mothers heart to bleed, and
friends to weep, in sorrow, around her DIV.
ing bed. But his approach to her was
peculiarly affective. With his cold hand
he touches her veins and her rosy cheek
turns pale and her marble brow is cold in
bis embrace.
% Friday morning her happiness con.
veying tone and winning air spread iov
and gladness around the family circles
and her blooming looks and brilliant eve
babe fare for her long continuing mem.
Der of the same. But
Alas! how soon our clearest skies with clouds
are overcast,
And all our brghles, joys grow dim and witber
in a blast.
That morning while engaged, as usual,
with her little brother, in their playful
amusements, she fell on small stick that
she held in her hand, which, passing
through one of her nostrils thence through
the eye-lid, penetrated so Far as 10 pune.
tnre the brain, which produced spasmo lie
affections that, in short lime, terminated
her earthly existence.--Thus providence,
by this secondary mean, removed this
charming picture Of innocence and health
from the ranks Of the living. Thus the
eayest expectations and the fondest hopes
OF kind parents were suddenly thwarted.
Thus the many friends, she had made by
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22

Sub Treasury Billion the 10Th ul,.,
while this bill was under consideration.
Mr.. Benton moved to strike out that part
of the specie causs which provides for a
progressive return to collection of the rev
enne in gold and silver, thereby excluding
the idea the Government would hereafter
issue paper, which motion prevaied-33
to e. Mr.. Walker in the affirmative: Mr..
Henderson in the negative.
AT the suggestion of Mr.. Walker, that
portion of the bill authorizing the Secreta-
ry of the Treasury to contract for iron
vaults was stricken out.
Messrs. Clay and Buchanan were in
favor of the immediate passage of the bill i,
but MIR. Henderson of Miss. desired a
posiponement in order that he might ex.
press his views.
When the letter of instructions reaches
the honorable Senator, he will be able to
define his position, and either obey, the
will OF his constituents or resign.
Free Trader.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22
To the Eds. Democrat.

Arriral.-Sherfl Holiday and his dep
u'les arrived in town few evenings since
with abon, thirty negroes in custody, be.
longing to various individuals. We fear
very much from the embarrassed situation
of many of our citizens that the mania
which has of late infested many of the
adjoining counties, will become or has
become prevalent in this county to wit ::
"A sudden departure for Texas.
[SOuthcrn STR.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22
A SUBSCRIBER.

MARRlED-In this place on Sun-
day evening last by the Hon. Judge Will
son, 6. W. H. Brown, Esq. Editor of
the Carrolion Enquirer, to Miss LUCINDA
MILLER, both Of Carrollton Miss.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22
LEXINGTON FEMALE
BOARDING SAOOI.

"ILL be opened for the reception
w Of pupils on the first Of March,
under the management and instruction Of
Miss Hamilton and assistants, where the
various branches of English education will
be taught together with, French and mu.
sic and other accomplishments.
Terms of tuition and boarding may DO
known by application TO the following
board of trustees, viz
SAMUEL LONG,
WIN. WILSON, Nj. ID.
JAMES TORY,
ROBERT FISHER,
SIMEON STlGLER,
WM. NJ. RAY, Esq.
J. w. COWAND.
February q, Is If
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22
SHERiFFrS SALE.

Thos Holt, use &c Retunable to Holmes
VS. pi Ii ia on bond Circuit Court, 10 A.
Saml Swisher, e., pri term, 1910
Wy virtue of the above stated execu.
~ ton to me directed, shall expose to
sale to the highest bidder for cash, at the
court house door of my county on the
FIRST Monday Of April neat,
the following described tract or parcel Of
land, 10 wit: the west half Of south
west quarter Of section Is, township ID
range three east.
Levied on as the property Of Thomas
Lee to satisfy the above stated execution
and costs OF suit, this the 9th day OF Janu-
airy, 1910.
J. d. WYATT,
Sheriff of Holmes county.
January ii 8 ids
printers fee % dollars and so cents.)
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22
GIN BANDS, sc.

The subscribers offer for sale, low TOT
cash, general assortment Of Gin, Brush
and Back hands, to close consignment
SCOTT e. MERRYMAN.
N. B. Beef hides, Deer skins, bea.
yer, Otter and all kinds ofpeltry bought
at the highest prices. u
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22

FEBRUARY 20, 1910.

We are authorized to announce WALK.
mr. Brooke, Esq. as candidate for the
office Of Mayor Of the town of Lexington.
The election takes place on the first
Monday of March.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22
w. II. HINES.

We acknowledge the receipt Of the
Mississippian Extra, from our Represen-
tative J. NJ. Moore, for which we tender
our him thanks, and to our friend c. S.
Smith, for The Report of the Joint select
Committee in relation to the Union Bank,
and also the Governors special Message
in relation to the Sinking Fund.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22

WOMEN AND HoRsEs.-Sam Slick
contends that women and horses resem-
ne each other in great many respects
Without endorsing his opinions we
give them in his own words: "Any man
that understand horses, has pretty con-
siderable fair knowledge of women for
they are just alike intcmper, and re-.
qulre the very same indentical treat
ment. Encourage the tmid ones. be
gentle with the fractions, but Iather
the sulky ones like blazes. ''-lb
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22

The legislature have passed a resolu.
ton insiructing The Hon. John Hender.
son to resign his seat in the Senate of the
United States. What scape goat,he Of
flce makes man-to be elected one year,
tor the term of six, and get kicked out the
next ID
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22
WASHINGTON Jan'y. %. 1910

WASHINGTON Jan'y, 28, 1910.
GENTLExEN-This is proud day for
the South. We have just carried n
Rule for the House, by vote of ia
to l0S,not TO receive abolition petitions.
Bell voting for reception, and not a
northern Wing, save one, voting in the
majority.
Yours, with due respect.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22

We see from the Nashville Union that
General Jackson had arrived safe at that
place, and was as usual, greeted by all
he left the next day for the Hermitage
the old hero's health was much improved.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22

The Legislature of this State adjourns
this day sine die.-We get cur informa-
ton from Thomas T. Land, ESQ.,, one Of
our Representatives who arrived in this
place on Thursday last.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22

JusTIcE-A certain justice of the
peace would only hear one of the parties
IN case before him, because, as he said,
1t always puzzeld him when he heard both
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22

holder is incapacitated for the Presidency
of the Uoltsd States. The region of slave
crazy is Fastening to close The rejec.
ton of Henry Clay by the Wing Convcn-
ton, taken in connection with all the cir.
cumslances, is one Of the heaviest blows
the monster slavery has received in this
country.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22

A singular fellop.-At GuldhalI, a
lew days since, aborer of the name of
Peacock, presented himself before the
magistrates when the following dialogue
took place:
"WeIl, what do you wartsn
Work.n
"Then go and look for it,"
"lt is not our business 10 find work for
you: be gone"
"You won't? then iii 60 and employ
counsew
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22

The Democratic State Convention of
Ohio, has dominated Wilson Shannon.
Ohe present Governor) as their candidate
for reelection.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22

We tender our thanks to the Hon. ia.
cob Tompson for sundry public docu-
ments.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22

We see it stated in some Of our exchange
papers that the Hon. John Bell offences
see, has introduced resolution in Con
Rress, to receive all abolition petitions
this same John Bell was the whig candid
ate for Speaker.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22

Our promise in another article in to-
days paper to give our readers the Report
of the Joint Select Committee, in relation
to the Union Bank-we received it
sooner than we expected, its lenght will
keep us from doing so, and we deem il
unnecessary for us at this time to make
apy further remarks, as we take the fol.
lowing facts from the Mississippian Extra,
of Tuesday last, the 18Th Instant:
x,~,xo~y n a ryry
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22
THE UNION BANK.

The report Of the committee appointed
90 examine this institution presents some
mos, astounding facts. The total amount
Of the liabilities of the Directory is ONE
MILLION, FIrrr-E1cHr' THOUSAND, EIGHT
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22

JACKSON, FEBRUARY Is.
Dear Sir: The report of the Commit
tee appointed TO examine the Unon bank,
was read 10 the Senate this evening. The
report consists of statement Of the oper.
ation of the Bank for year past; the LA.
bilities of its officers, and tables of the bills
receivable, accompanied with sensible re.
flecIions upon its general policy. From
the statement of the liabilities, it appears
that III. G. Runnels owes the Bank as
drawer and endorser, $4,000, J. S.
Goocb, $2Os 900; r. M. Williamson,
$4,000; and so on through the list-no
Director owing less than S4S,OOO.-The
ten Directors are liable to the Bank in the
sum of one million and forty.sir thousand
dollars, or more than one.fth its entire
capi'al!!! Comments unnecessary.
The Bank will fall short Of its liabilities
BY over one million:
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22

We publish the following extract of a
letter from friend of ours at Jackson
We are truly sorry to learn that the direc.
tors of the Union bank have acted in this
way. The report of the committee
will be published so soon as it comes to
hand.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-22
]. D. WYATT

January ii 9 ids
Printers fee % dollars and so cents.)
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30
From the 81. Louis Evening Gazette, Mdy gid
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION,

As we suggested in the GAZETTE of yesterday,
the strange conclusion felt here on Wednesday
night was caused by the explosion Of the Pow.
der Magazine at Alton, % miles above this city.
We last night made dilgent enquiry into the par.
ticulars, but learned nothing OF interest in add.
ton TO the following statement. which we find in
the Republican Of this morning:
BY tie captain Of the steamer Eagle, which
came in yesterday evening, we learn that the pow
der magazine in Alton, situated above the steam
mill, and under and between the bluff and river,
was fired and exploded about half past eleven
o'clock t nght--There were in it 490 kegs Of
powder belonging to different merchants. The
report is represented as tremendous, beyond the
imagination of any one who did not hear it. Tho
building was Of atone, not vestige Of which 70.
mains on the ground.
Some stones we thrown across the Msss.
sippi and to an immense height. some Of which
in falling cut their way through the roof and sew
eral floors Of buildings. A rock three feet long
fell on the roof Of warehouse and stopped at
the ground floor. Another stone Of several
pounds cut through roof and two floors, and
fell on bed between man and his wi(e-no
one was injured. Nearly every pane Of glass
nj Lower and Upper Alton was broken, and in
the penitentiary and several other buildings the
sashes were carried into the room. Nothing but
the hour at which it occurred prevented the loss
OF life.
When the Eagle left, two men had been ar.
rested under suspicion that they had fired it by a
train laid through the crevices in the wall. They
were undergoing examination. No other mo.
live is assigned for the act than wanton mischief
Yesterday afternoon we were at Jefferson Bar.
racks which is 10 or IL miles below this city and
about IS miles from Alton, and learn that the
conclusion was very sensibly felt there.
DfThe Alton Gazette states that there were
upwards Of sic tons of pO,cder in the magazine
when It exploded
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30
BACKING OUT.

Mr. Van Buren, finding that his proposition FIR
a Standing army has alarmed the people Of the
U. States, is trying 10 escape he odum OF the
measure. Hi Secretary, Mr.. Poi sell. IN let
ter to the chairman Of the Committee on the
Militia, in the House Of representatives, under
date Of 9th 'pril, 1870, says
"If on mature delihe'ation, there be any thing
found in the system itself or in its details, which
conflicts with the rights Of the States, or with the
interests of our fell W citizens, the Objectionable
parts may be expunged, or amended, or tn.
whole system altered or ABANDONED"
How condescending Rather than not to be
reelected, Mr.. Van Buren, cheerfully yields u
his favorite project Of standing army Of 100000
men. - Gin. Rep.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30
PROSPECTS IN VIRGINIA.
Fron the Richmond Wig, May {


The POPULAR VoTK OF VIRGINIA IN FAVOR OF
HARRISON. Whatever may take place next fall, OF
next year, the year after, we will not undertake
to predict we leave that to venerable contem-
porary of the Enquirer, who finding no comfort in
the present. looks to the future for it bu. this we
assert in respect to the past, if the Presidential
election had depended upon the vote of Virginia
Just cast, he would have obtained that vote by from
500 to 1000 majority. We speak by the cart
from thorough investigation of the popular vote
just given, making the most liberal allowance to
the Administration in the counties not contested
this spring, and General Harrison would have re-
ceived the vote OF the state by 1900 majority.
In confirmation Of what we say, we submit the
following statement Of the vote in the seventy-hree
contested counties, and the vote Of eighteen hun
bred and thirty-six in the non-conteSted counties
From the vote in the seyenty-three contested coun
ties, it appears that the Wing gain surpass oui
most sanguine snticpations. In these counties, il
eighteen hundred and thrtv-six, the Wing MAORI
ties were 3,Sl3 the Van Buren, maJorites, z, l67
giving clear Van Buren, maj ority OF 4,354. Noa
the tables are turned. The Wing msjorities arr
5627, and the Van Buren, majorites 1883, leav
ing a clear Wing majority of 3,644, and Whii
gain Of nearly 500! This is what we call re7olu
tt.tn
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30

The remaining counties, some Wing and some
Federal, there were no contests. except possibly in
few, from which returns have not been received
We have given the vote of these as it was in egI-
teen hundred and thirty-sx; and, in so doing, have
been liberal to the administration, far beyond their
claim. For it is reasonable to suppose that the
glorious revolution has been in progress in these
counties well as in the others ; and if it has
Jccn in proportion. the Wing majority is not less
THAI 5000, and will be, by autumn, 10000 in the
STATE. But we arc rich enough now TO be bountifu,
and we give them the same vote in the fall which
the had in 1895, and they are still minus l,475
Counties ia which there was no party contests.
or from which returns have not yet been received
YIN Rur2n lS2R N,hir ls2R
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30
A SIGN IN OLD VIRGINIA.

The Democratic Republican, in Morgan
county, Virginia, heretofore neutral, if not
friendly to the Van Buren, Administration has
hoisted the flag of Harrison and Tyler. The
editor declares that he is firmly welded 10 the
principles OF Jeffersonian Democracy. and that
Mr.. Van Buren, having. in his measures, grossly
and palpably violated these Democratic princi
Piles, he cannot support his reelection. The
premises are undoubtedly correct, and the con.
cluson is such as alone to become "Demo,
cratic Republican"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30
CHANGES.

1t is frequently asserted by the Loco Focos,
that there are no changes from Van Burenism,
going on in the country. These assertions are
ade 10 keep up The dropping spirits OF the fol-
lowers Of The camp, and with knowledge that
they are wanting in truth and candor. gentle,
man yesterday gave us d letter from one of the
strongest supporters Of The administration Of Mr..
Van Buren,, until very late period, residing in
Green county, Illinois. He has probably cen
as W I'M politician and as influential man as
any in that couuty-and been elected to
Office on the Lo:o Foco ticket. From this let.
Ter, We make the following extract: :" hope |
may say that | may live 10 see the peoPl aud the
Government once more fairly unled, | am
fully convinced that the policy Of divorcing the
Government rom the people, as is no virtually
done, is a bad one. Deliver me from the S b
Treasury, o Independent Treasury Bill
supported Van Buren, when he was elected
have seen enough Of his administration, aud ain
willing to let him work out his own salvation
Van Bnren shall never more draw the party
strings so tight as to make me 60 Tor him, righl
or wong | go for my country. and now is tn
lime 10 strike for our country. "-NeaD Era.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30
WHAT HAVE WE GOT?

What have we got for the one hundred and
eleven millions OF dollars that we have paid to
Mr.. Van Buren, for the last three years?
ANswER.-We have got deronged cur.
rency-low wages-property reduced in value
manufactures shut up-laborers without EN-.
ployment- corruption in high places-dislress
amidst the poor-bankruptc in the National
Treasury-and last, not least, gold for the Office
holders, very cheap Shall we try him again
Hartford Courier,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30
From the Gallipolis (Ohio) Journal.
WHAT HAS MARTIN VAN buren,
n0NE7

A country paper asks, what has Martin Van
Buren, ever done in the course Of his life that was
calculated to benefit the farmers, the mechanics
and manufacturers Of Ohio? We cannot answer
The question, unless it is to say, nothing; but we
can tell what he did do for the State OF n. York.
Martin Van Buren, once voted against giving
IL WHITE MEN 81 the rigte to rote unless
they owned certain amour Of tarable property
See Journal OF Proceeding, page 202.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30
SUCH A GOOD UN.

Treating bank biH Nth respect,-The Bos.
ton Pc It has the following capital thing in late
number. An out,at.ebows poet. who, by some
freak of fortune, came into possession of five
dollar bill, called to ad and said, "Johnny nv
boy take this William, and get it changed. -
"What do you mean by calling it William ?''
inquired the wondering lad. "Why John" re.
piled the poet 81 am not sufficiently familiar
with it to take the liberty Of calling it Biz"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30

They say in Hartford County that there is
great dang there Of having the fences broken
down by the weight Of the Loco Focos that have
taken rest hereupon. In this S ction the strength
of fences has be n pretty well tested. But
there is less pressure upon them now than here.
toore, as the following incident will serve 10 show.
A wing met Van Bulen man in one OF our
streets, the other day, and accosted him after this
fashion. They say that Mr.. - OF your party
has changed his politics OF late-he has broke
his collar DC" "Sir. says the Vanite. Il have
my doubts about this story-theres Mr. such a
one, ian administration MANI one of his neigh.
bors, walking down the street, I'll step and ask
as TO the truth Of the NATTER $50 said, so
DONE" In two minutes back came the Loco, in
great perturbation, "Why," said he, chat
old fool has turned too"
lBridgepon STANDARD.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30

0t3-The Office OF Postmaster General is sa d
10 have been rendered to General Armstrong of
Tennessee, and by him refused 1t is now be.
ieved hat Mr.. Niles, OF Conn, will be the
happy recipient Of The Office. The people OF
Connecticut last month qualified him for the post,
by rejecting his claims 10 be the Governor OF
that State General Armsrongis the Postmaster
d, Nashville -Neto Era.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30

BRAceISG.-lt takes US Yankees 10 out
bragg creation. A jockey at late race
in England, asked Yankee if we had such
swift horses in this country. "Swift !"
said Jonathan; "why | guess we have
SEEN horse at Baltimore on sunshiny
day start even with his own shadow, and
beat it quarter of mile at the first
heat,o
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30

A PAIR OF TEXTS FOR "SrRIcr CoSsTRuc.
rloNIsrs. Tho Executive i component part
of the Legislative power'-Mr. Van Buren's
9!essqge December 2, 1910.
sALL LEGISLATIVE POWERS herein granted,
shall be vested in Congress Of the U. S ates,
ohich shall coSsIT OF Senate and House of
Representatives. Constitution of the U. States,
A1ticle |, Section l.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30

VIM. B. Dabney, late Teller of the Bank OF
Virginia, has returned to Richmond and given
himself up. This course excited great sensa.
ton in Richmond. 1t was supposed that he
would turn States evidence, and important de.
yelopnents were expected from him.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30
OFFICE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.!

A new semiweekly paper in Charleston, s.
G. called the "Southern Medium and Impress OF
the Times" makes the following fair offer;
1--WE will give basket Of the best Campaign
hat can be furnished in Charleston, if any friend
Of Mr. Van Buren, will prove by reference to
the Journals OF either Congress or the Legislature
OF New York, that he euer brought forward and
carried through single act Of public charac.
ter, worth the distinction Of an eminent states.
man."
Who claims the ,uine'