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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-04
FOD, q late London PaDey.
SAM SCOTT,
The AMERICAN Diver.


This extraordinary man on Monday AFTER
noon gave flying leap from the top gallant
YARD OF the coal brig Wakefield Of Hlvthe,
i'otherhlthe, III the presence of an immense
c'ncourse OF spectators, who lined the shores
on both sides Of the Thames. He astonisL.
ed the spectators for upwards of an hour on
me topgaliant yard by his feats, although it
was blowing gale at the time. On mount.
ing aloit he fixed himself on the top gallant
mast mead, and with his feet kicking in the
an, ana MS mead on the top Of the mast, re-
manned in that position for some time. He
then descended to the yard which was braced
'ant, and although the ship was any thing but
steady, ran from one end of the ward 10 the
othef, without holding on by any rope, occa-
Siohaiiy harangulng the people. He made a
SIP moose which he placed round his neck,
ana threw himself off the yard, remained s,,s-
pended few seconds, with the rome under
ms chm, and raised himself with great dex-
.eFlty ON to the yard, when he EXCHANGED
Tome to morrow and you will see me hare
n'ySeli again. lie then hung to the yard bg
one loot with has head downwards, and ex-
hihited many other antics. All this was dome
with The greatest apparent indiflereoce ard
indeed he appeared the only unconcerned pre-
sent. lie stated that he jumped off place
DeioW the falls of Niagara, heiuht Of 1877
iSot from the water, and amongst his other ey
P!oits he had ieaped from cliff at Port l.
saac' IN Cornwall, 3l7 feet high; into the sea
from Bangor bridge the highest in Great Brit
am 2lO feet high, ard repeatedly from the
topgaliant masts Of English and American
ships. At last he prepared for his leap, first
making fast handkerchief round his head.
and securing one of his hands with a rome.
winch he twisted about his wrist and fngers
Alter doing this he held up his one arm. and
exclaimed, 81 only use one hand the other
Is Hrd up, and can't move it," lie then
toid the people that his head was as hard as
ron ana to convince them that it was SO. he
'atucd IL against the toDmast until he actually
maze the lower mast shake. lie then made
MS last address previous to the leap, by ac
qnaintl"g the people that it was erroneous 10
suppose That mans breath was taken away
by falling from great height. for while de-
seeming he would speak Something. which
he hoped would not be forgotten. He then
pulled off his shoes, held them up above his
head, and eXclaiming, Nov here roes, - he
made flying leap from the end OF tiie ward
mo the water, calling out as he descended
Don't forget me as come asbore.' When
he ieii into the river, tie spray rose above him
20 the height OF - or Ii feet, and in IN in
slant his head and arms appeared above the
surface OF the wafer, waving the silk hand
kerchlei which he had fastened about his head
While on the yard. Loud cheers greeted him
/ IRON al quarters, s. he swan ashore. the peo-
! pie as he landed rewarding him with money
which he deposited in his shoes, and in box
carried by a man Oh crutches, for his benefit.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-04

Tie ruling pGssiop.--Il 10 stated by sundry
letter writer's in Washington, that The Ser.
gcant-ai-Arms Of the Senate, who died Iaa.
week, had scarcely breathed his last before
some .Gfty candidates FOR the thus vacated Of.
fee, sprung up and we're Urging their claims
upon the Senate fcr. IN appointment to the
station.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-04

There was something Of novelty, il is true.
but not less Of reason, in the proceeding Of a
late esteemed minister of n. England, who.
at the close ola very badly sung psalm, read
another to the choir, saying, "I on must try
again; if is impossible 70 preach after such
singing Pc. JovH.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-04

VERY CooD.--The Boston Post tells sto-
ry Of down-oast militia captain who, on re-
celvlng note from lady requesting "tho
pleasure Of his company" understood i; as a
compliment to those under his command, and
marched the whole Of them to the lady
house.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-09-14

There is no information from Washington
that viii enable any one TO Judge what course
Congress would pursue in regard to the Bank
bill. In the Senate, after the message was
fead, and on motion of Mr.. Clay, It was agreed
that in accordance to the directions ofthe Con-
siitution, the Senate should proceed OREGON
slider the bill the next TUESDAY morning, at
- O'Clock, The Senate then went into an
avecntive session. The excitement at Wash
iuoton. and intact, all over the country is
intense. IF there was a Democrat in this
city who was not rejoicing we did not see hun;
if there was a Wing who failed to do good
business in cursing John Tyler we are sure he
did not find his way INTO the streets.
N. .. Picayilae.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-09-14
BANKRUPT LAW.
AN ACTto establish uniform sys-
fem Of bankruptcy Throughout the
United States.

BE Il eaactcd By the Senate and
House Of RePresentdtioe. Of The United
States Of America IN Con9vess assem-
bLea, That there be, and hereby Is es-
tablished throughoutthe Unitedstates
. uniform system Of bankruptcy, as
follows; All persons whatsoever, re-
siding in any State, District, or Terri
tory Of the United States, owing debts,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-09-14

The Iocofoco presses treat it as an oct Of
the greatest extravaganza to borrow money
for paving off the heavy debt created BY the
Van Buren, Administrations. They think thaI
the preeent Administration displays the most
,nonstrous extravaganza in paying the debt
hut that the late Administration exhibited.
noth;ng but the severest and most yirtaqas
economy in incuring it.-Louisrille Jostraai
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-09-14

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Publisher
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WEAKLY ADMINISTRATION squares or
,ss, renewable at pleasure, $50 payable hall
searly.
ApvERrIsEMENTs of personal nature char
ssa double price.
pnLtrIcAL CIRCULARS. for the benefit o
,,5yiduals will be charged one half the price
oieommon advertisements.
All communications addressed to the Ed''
Tors must be Post Paid, otherwise they viii
ril not be attended to.
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me SOUTHERN ARGUS,
EDITED ny
.1CUARD HENRY BROWNE,

% PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING
by THE PROPRIETOR.
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16
AUTHENTIC FROM FLORIDA.

By communication dated the 9Th inst received the De-
partrnent of War from Colonel WORTH commanding the
army Florida appears that the number of Indian cap
lures continues to increase.
the 9Th of last month"; Sergeant NASH ofthe Sh Infant
ry captured the remainder of Coosa Coacoohees band five
in number From these the position of twenty-five of Hal
ks band was of which Capt GwYNNE succeed
ed without boodshed in securing the chief and two
The rest had abandoned their camp before Captain O.
ceeded penetrating their Their crops the
most fruitful yet discovered and covering thirty
destroyed Two of these confessed having participated in
the murder of express in April last under the subchef
Waxahado who was secured the time and executed The
alternative having submitted them OF securing the
their people of sharing the fate of
their leader they Immediately despatched messenger to
them that purpose and doubt is entertained of
cessul result This capture will probably operate
upon their chief Halec and other bands in the
borhood.
The chief ofthe Seminole Indians who with the Mick
asues the southern part of the peninsula had prom
sed to meet Colonel w. place appoined
The latter manifest yet disposition yield but strong
hopes entertained that this will before long be brought
about Two hundred and Indians. in ALL in
Tampa and there is every prospect of speedy paccaton
of the country of that place. The effect of this would
be facilitate the operations south Very considerable
ducon has been made in the expenditures every thing
promises WELL National Intelligencer.
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16
rhe Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Patriot

The Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Patriot
writes as follow:
The disposition among the Wings to be, universally
apply themselves Immediately the preparation of another
BILL which, believed will the sanction of the Pres
dent bank ofexchange deposite and circulation without
the power of making local discounts of promisoy will
most probably be established which will be found be pre-
ferable many respects to which has failed be
established The branching power of such bank will be
independent of the ofthe State every
purpose well regulated national bank may be thus
compshed the discounts far they may prove be
necessary may take the shape bills of exchange instead of
promsory
The President is anxious for it. He sent for the
Hon. Mr. Sergeant Monday to give him his views
fully and shall not be surprised bill is reported to day
the House He also gave his fully the subject to
Mr. Jaudon receiving at the time many valuable hints
from MIR as to peecting such institution Mr. Webster
and Bell and the other members of the cabinet decidedly
in favor of ofit-New York Lines.
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16

Putting off acork for to achich should be done to-
day. the of habits Many persons get in the pactic
very early OF dreadng to perform the most pleas
office Whoever wakes in the morning and fingers and
"hates to up is in emminent danger contra del
eterous habit he that setting what he owes
what is coming to him, at the proper time liable to make
mistakes incur losses and get serious difficulties with
his neighbors The Blacksmith Shoemaker or Ploughma
ker who puts of this duty for favorable should
the time. and waits long he before paying
should not be trusted 1t is strange than true that
debts are much more willingly paid when they first become
due than when put of only short time In many instances
they be put off year two the debtor will either think il
has run SO long ought be forgiven complain outra
geously II compelled to pay up. who will put off
paying for newspaper after the money DUE will be likely
to fall out with the paper and avoid if possible the pay
ment-NashuiLLe Agriculturist.
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16
TAX COLLECTOR.

~ PETER B. JONES, Is a candidate for Tax coIa
of Marshall County.
xr ROBERT J HOLBRooK is candidate Cor Tax Col.
tor OF Marshall county.
3F We authorised TO anpounc r. G. KYLE, as Ca
date for Tax Collector of Marshall county.
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16

Books FICTION AND THE BIBLE.-The Bible contains
of heavenof eternity is destine
human hearts every other book and command the ultimate
veneration and obedience of the world
When Sir Walter Scott returned trembling invalid from
Italy, die his native land the sight of his home
nvgoraed his spirits that hope cherished
might recover But he reapsed He found that he
must die Addressing his son n-aw; he said Bring
bookP "What book2 replied Lockhart. "Can you ask
what book2-there is but one."
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16
RANGER.

E.TWe authorized announce Mai. J. II. CUlB
as Candidate for Ranger of Marshall County.
xT THOMAS A. FALCONER Is a candidate for Rane.
Marshall County.
T1TWe authorized and requested 10 announce Mr.
FOWLER, candidate for Rangerof Marshall countyEe
in November
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16
CHICKAsAW BAPTIsT AssoCIATIoN

The Chickasaw Baptist Association will hold It's neur
nual session in this place, commencing Friday the
September.
Brethren in the ministry requested to attend
Holly Springs, August the oath lS4l
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16
CHARLES O,RRIAN. Dentist.

Resides at Holly Springs MissP.
IIEis prepared To perform all operations belonging 70 D
SURdERYHe feels assured after years uniform su
lhai ne will realize liberal patronage He would Just say
August 4-2-ly.
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16
CORONER

1--WE are authorized 10 announce WM. IL STILL, asal
didate for Coroner of Marshall couny-Eection Move
0%5-We authorized announce w. w. MOORE Ote
SMITH candidate for Coroner Of Marshall county,
ia November next.
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16

ores What is condition then2 Why we have won
tony sacrificed three millions of dollars which should have
been held sacred for the payment of the bonds
taxation. make up this deficiency But may
be told that resolution release the state will
ry exempt the debtors of the Union Bank would ask if
this be what will you do with The money collected from
the debtors of Union Bank after you have reduced the cir
cuaton2 You have resolved refund the parties
from which you borrowed it, and what will you do with
Will you use 2 Whatli Use money thus obtained for
State purposes2 Why highway robbery would be dig
ni6ed and respectable than this.
But conclude these letters. Let in the language of
the poet,
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16

DEsPoTIsM.-"That government Is a despotsm wherein
the King President say, such may be the will and
opinion Legislature ofthe people, bot mine is contrary
and mine shall prevail p Mirabeau
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

TTGEORGE A. WILSON, (the present ncumbent) Is O. C
didae for reelection the Office Of District Attorney
Judicial District.
1--WE authorized TO announce ROBERT JOSELlN@
candidate for District Attorney for the 9Th Judicial District
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16
LIST OF CANDIDATES.
LEGISLATURE. T..

g-PO. ID. WATSON has authorized say, that be
didaie the legisaturehe has determined whg
will for the lower upper house, but will do SO n time
other aspirants.
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16
CIRCUIT JUDGE.

g1rWe are authorized announce ISAAC ~ DAVIS o F
noa County candidate for Judge Of the sth Judicial D
election in November next.
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16
PROBATE JUDGE

xT A. A. STITH is candidate Tor Judge Of the Pro
Court of Marshall County.
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16
FOR ASSESsOR

II We authorized announce JOHN S. WARD, as O..
didate for Assessor Of the Taxes Of Marshall CounEce
November next.
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16

The Hon. JAcoB THOMPSON Candidate for Congro y
:. GRAVES Candidate for State Treasurer viii a55 Re-
fellow citizens al the following mesand places Viz 9 h
Tuesday l4th SeDtember WYATT
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16
JOB PRINTING

OF every variety executed at the Gazette office with
ness accuracy and on correspond with the had
of the times july 2s, ls4l.
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16

Attorney and Counsellor nt Law
Holly Springs. Mississippi
nFFICE-The one formerly occupied BY ANDERSON Fn.
" :. w. corner Of the Square laug 4-A
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16
COUNTY TREASTJRER

II WooDsoN PUCKETT, is candidate ior Tfeasrl
Marshall county
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16

Let perpetrate permanent evil for the sake of
temporary good Let be true to ourselves and especially
let us be to those who to come after
have DONE and hope my good sir you satisf-
ed that the morally bound pay the bonds and what
is morally right, can scarcely be legally wrong.
SANDY CREEK PLANTER.
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16

n~y-We are authorized TO announce Col HANNIBAL IAE
RiS candidate The Office of Sheriff. of Marshall Co
xISAMUEL Ii. THOMAS presents himself before the
of county, candidate for the office of shc
the November election.
FrFWe are authorized announce WASHINGTON )
MORRIS Candidate for the Sheralty OF Marshall Co.
Election To take place in November next
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16
CIRCUIT CLERK.
SHERIFF.

We authorized and requested to annnnnre IA MA ~
DERSON cadidae foT Circuit Clerk oil Malelall
Election ~ November next paid &jl
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16

VIM r HARLEY one of the Wing CaB5l.
Congress. will address his fellow citizens at the 6
Holly Springs gazette., 1841-09-16

aBeware how we establish precedent,
"Lest many errcrs, by the same example
"CreeD into the state ~
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1841-10-28

sTRAYEM
ENRON the sud
IL since, II Bay%
high, 7 or 8 years on
saddle, shod on fore n
brand on left thigh, am
ioierably well, Any p
said horse, or giving me
pecling him, shall be Ibid
Oct. 28th, l84l,.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1841-10-28


tax" the people fully proves it. On page
3I4, Senate Journal. The vote upon the
following amendment, viz
"l'hat the state Of Mississippi is bound
10 the holders Of The bonds Of the State
of Mississippi issued and sold on account
Of the Planters Bank for the amount of
the principal and interest due thereon"
was taken and unanimously carried in
the affirmative, Mr., Tucker voting for the
same on page 34l, Senate Journal l84I.
Mr.. Walton offered the following amend.
ment, viz
Sec. - In addition 10 the tax provided
4 for in the first section Of this act, and un.
der the same regulation. that an amount
equal TO the whole amount Of the state
tax for other purposes, be assessed and
collected for the purpose of discharging
\ the liability Of the State on account oflhs
4 Planters Bank Bonds, for any instalment
h that may fall due during the present year,
and the semi-annual interest which has
fallen due and been paid by the bank Of
the United States or the Planters Bank Of
Mississippi, or the semi-annuaI dividend
of interest which may fall due the pres
enl year on the aforesaid bank bonds, and
that the money so collected shall be paid
over into the state treasury of the state,
by the several tax collectors of this state,
to constitute fund for the aforesaid pur-
poses, and that the money shall be paid TO
those entitled to receive it, under the in-
spection Of the Governor.
Those who voted for this resolution
were, AIsbury, Bonney, Marshall, Rags
dale, TUCKER. and WaIton.-6 Noes
%. Now what does this evidence amount
10 Here we see Mr.. Tucker voting for
the liability of the State TO pay the Plan.
ters' Bank Bonds, and also for double
tax upon the people to accumulate funds
toPay the same. There can be no decep-
ton in these facts, The whole course of
Mr. Tucker on these bonds fully evinces
the disposition to TAX, which the anti |
Iondl'es now so vehemently and violent
~ oppose, and that too before any effort
was made to realize upon the effects of
the Planters Bank and Railroad Compa.
ny, any sum whatever to pay any part of |,
said bonds. Can the people OF this State
support Mr.. Tucker, who harps against
taxation upon the stump, but who in the
Senate votes to tax them TO pay debt,
when sufficient may be realized otherwise
and from other sources TO pay said debt.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1841-10-28
State of Mississippi :
ANTE COUNTY

ANTE COUNTY,
Circuit Court, to November Term, l941.
Stephen Wilkinson,
vs. Attachment for the
William Middleton, sum of 500
NJ OFFICES hereby given that on the
~ 9th of July, l84l, Stephen Wiki
inson, plaintiff in this case, applied for
and obtained an attachment from Ham.
Mcknight, Justice of the Peace in and
for the county Of Amite, against the goods
and chattels, lands and tenements, of VIM
Middleton, defendant, for the above snm
OF one hundred dollars, returnabIe at a
circuit court, to be holden at Liberty in
and for AmIte county, on the second Mon
day in November, next, and unless the
defendant shall appear, give special ba ii
and plead or demur, within the time pre-
scrlbed for appearance at said Term iudg-
ment final will be demanded against the
property attached, and the property 81
attached will be sold and applied to the
payment Of the plaintiffs demands and all
costs. E. M. DAVIS, CFk.
1ousley Plaintiffs attorney.
Liberty, Oct z, 1841 40w4
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ON HAND,
NOTICE.

N pursuance to the will Of ALEXANDER
N Memorials, decd, the undersigned
Executors of the same, will, on the end
Monday Of December next, proceed 10
sell, at the late residence Of said decd,
the following Real Estate, to-wit: South
west quarter of north west quarter Of sec,
ton No. Ihlrty.iour, in township three,
range SIX, cas-, Also. north west quarter
OF south west quarter Of section thirty
Iour, township three, range six, east
Also, the east half OF north west quarter
of section thirty four. township three, in
range SIX, east,-Also, the east half of
Inc mort h east quarter OF section twenty.
seven, township 3, range six, east Also,
The west halt OF south east quarter Of sec.
llon lwenly,one township three, range
., east'-AIso, that part Of 80 acres of
Land lying on the North side Of the road
leading from Liberty to HoImesviIe, it
being part OF the west half of the north
east quarter OF section twenty.eight, in
township three, of range six, east.
ALSO, at the same time and place,
Houses, CATTLE, HOGS, SHEEP.
aAd variety Of other articles too tedious
10 enumerate.
ALEXANDER M'MORRlS,
BAX TER MMORRlS,
Oct. 20, 184l.-44 Erecui0rs
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Try virtue Of Deed Of Trust executed
~ by Milton Wilmington, on the l5tl
day of June, A. d. 1910, and recorded in
the Clerks Office of the Probate Court OIL
ANTE County, in Book Number s, pages
All and 472, for the securing the paw.
menI Of certain sum Of money therein
mentioned, !, Richard Z. Bates, Trustee,
will sell on Thursday the 22d day o July,
l84l, before the door of the Court House
in the town Of Liberty, in said Amito
County, between the hours Of IL A. NJ. and
4P. NJ, TO the highest bidder for Cash,
the following described tract or parcel
OF Land, lying and being in Amie County,
designated as the north east quarter OF
section number seventeen, in township |
number three, OF Range number four
east; containing one hundred and forty
eight acres and 90-l00 Of an acre. The
above property will be sold for the pay.
ment OF a certain sum Of money mention
ed IN a promissory note in said Trust
deed Said note is dated the 18th day Of
June, 1910, and payable on or before the
LIST day Of January, 1871, for eight hun.
ired and seventy-seven dollars. The
rustee willconvey such titles to the pur- i
haser or purchasers as are conveyed to q
lin in said trust deed only--the titles are =
believed 10 be good. I
RICHARD L. BATES,
Trustee.
Jan. IA, 184l.-3m6--PrS. fee 1854 90
or The above sale is postponed until
&c third Monday in August
r. Z. BATERS, Trust.
July 22d l84l.
The above Sale is further postponed un-
the Second Monday in November merit.
r. E. BATES, Trust
august 10, l84l. 81
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NOTICE.

ETTERS testamentary having been
~ granted to the undersigned on the
estate OF Alexander McMorris. Sen, decd
at the October term, 1911, o. the Probate
court oil Amite cOunty,-All those having
claims against said Estate will present
them within the time prescribed by law,
or they will be forever barred, and those
indebted to the same are required to
make immediate payment.
ALEX. M'MORRTS,
BAXTER M'MORRIS,
oct. 20, l64l.-44w6 Executors.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
HNHE undersigned having been ap.
N pointed Administrator of the Es.
tate OF Matthec Jones, decd. at the Oc,o.
Der term, l841, Of the Probate Court of
Amlte county,-All those indebted to said
Estate are required TO make immediate
payment, and those having claims against
the same are requested TO present them
within the time prescribed by law, or they
will be forever barred.
JOSEPH JONES, Adm'r.
October 25, 184l. 44w6