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Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-03-24

The Journal ronlrks:-
at seems from the letters that the Chinese have
made some important changes in their mode Of
operations. The government has ceased isso-
ing edicts and remains perfectly silent as to its
feelings and designs. The people were extern
sively retiring from The sea coast = he attack
Ghusan resisted with more bravery and
effect than had been displayed on any other oc-
casion. This is evident from the statement Of
the English that 1900 Chinese were killed. The
fighting lasted four days before the British got
possession, and they not little surprised
to find that the oanuon with which the place
defended were many of them of Il very fine con-
struction, equal To their The English com
mander found il necessary TO send home for
reinforcement oftrooPs, as necessary to the sue.
cess Of the next campagn. The Chinese had on
some occasions exhibited great personal hatred Of
the English, killing all who fell into their hands,
Our fellow citizen, Capt. A. P Edwards, G. the
ship Hannibal, had the misfortune, by his robust
appearance to excite the suspicion that he was
an Englshmnn, upon which he and SIX of his
men were arrested and chained until they were
able 10 satisfy the Chinese that they were real
Yankees, and not Engishmen IN Disguise.
! Macao letter fthe l7ta, 10 mercantile
house in New Yo.&, contains the tolowing!:--
eve have adyces from The northeast coast Of
China Of the re-caPtage Ct Nngpo there wsre
1893 Of the Chinese slaughtered, and scarcely
any Of the British; the inhabitants Of Sngpo
aud its vicinity Acd making no resistance t, the
strangers The authorities at Canton were ma
king every possible effort to stop the navigation
of the river, and appeared to act altogether on the
defensive. Or the people on board the transport
Nerbudda, which was wrecked, there wore about
one hllf of them murdered when they reached
the shore The remainder were taken By the
Chinese, and it is supposed already have met the
same fate. The officers and crew of the British
steamer Madagascar, which was wrecked by the
Chinese, and nothing has since been heard Of
them, It's supposed they were murdered. On
account ofthe cold weather which has commence
ed, the British forces viii not be able TO march to
Pekn until the ensuing spring. There has been
much sickness and many casualties among the
/ British, great many of whom have died"
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-03-24
TELEGRAPH.
B0tI] .lc.
IE-tFEaANCE 10

TEMPERANCE no
Hin Eo.ros,-!l is very gratifying to see the
march ofrefor.n extending even 10 the ftirer por-
stan oftha human race, although they have been
considered alnos; above The need Of reformation.
a few weeks ago while reading the eompunea-
ton Of The Martha Washington society, in your
valuable paper, the thought suggested Itself to
me, that it would be fine thing for the society
u amend thor pledge so as to prohibit the use
Il beverage Of such 'cri:tcrs' as chQlt charcoqI
slaieG, slate peacHS, pariag stones, and brick
51is. and also the chewing Of an inmoderaie
quantity Of roasted c2Tee. This may seem re
dicul,us suggestion, bat it is mola noholy fact,
that the of these articles are far more njuri-
GUS to the better halfof creation, than achohol in
all Its forms combined, "a word to the wise, 70
&c. u
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-03-24

CoHsrQrEscEs. The y. I. Express says
"soae weeks ago a cargo Of St. Croix rum was
brought to this city, but returned to that island
on nccoun, ofthe low price Of the article in that
market. The carro has since come back again,
Of course paying freight on three voyages
These temperance reformers are really running
the trade
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-03-24
GtGcGlQUccl:g.


exchange paper, wherein some very nice precepts
are incucaled pertaining to the Z its aud duties Of
the genter sex Of the Pouliry yard, and females
generally, we commend to The favorable notice of
oufJ1ir rcadrs
IL happened upon a time, irGbo be true, that
The fowls in the bauyaid of il certain noisHboihood,
became awakened 70 an unusual degree Of interest
in all rnbjacls pertaining 10 ,her own we,l.bcng and
that Of th-ir own rrce in general
they gathered into groups, or as nlrn would say,
into 'eoa9entions,' AID at these gathering they
cro"ed and cac<led, aud clapped Their wings, and
On al other things IN manner and form a' such
creatures co. when they are celebrating upon mat
'ef7 Of moment 20 themselves and others. Things
MA "'eeeHea ''as i'r ionS lme' and many p'aHa
oe5i5hed 10 produce 1ne most happy ahoence upon
l"e SOCIAL ndhoh oil chickens, and OF Dlrds IN gen
frai, had been devised, and were in process Of ex-
ecplio0, when certain hens got into their heads that
The part which they acted il public concerns, was
not jast 50 important AMI imposing as it nigh. be;
aud to tb opinion greed CERTAIN ROSTERS. IA tins
state fittings, It aEread HAT at subsequent
gathering oftle chickens, these disafsced hens
should stand up and participate in the dongs q the
assembly, jast IA toe ROSTERS had been accustomed
to do b#foro, aud thus as they said, equality would
be promoted, aad the active wisdom of the r9ost be
brougA, to bear upon the subject in hand An cid
rooster who vas accustomed to look good deal ia
to the nature oftlnss and who was not easily car
ried away with the new-dngIed notions of the
younger buds, demonstrated against ibis procedure
Of these hens, and stated many grave and waighly
reasons, showing the a5surdy aud folly of their in
ton'ions
After mounting upon fence and clapping his
wings, and growing, to engage attention. he presea-
ted the case somewhat as follows: In the first
place, it was not convenient at all times for the hens
to leave the chickens, to attend to public affairs It
was exceedingly iin95 rtant he said. that the little
creatures should b. attended TO, and nature seemed
10 have deyoved the duty upon The hens, and to
turn aside from it, to act in sphere for which ma
tore had not designed them. he thought would be
strange and unnatural" In The second place, he
SAID that there were insuperable barriers in their
way which they coua never snrmount. For IN
stance, taer Doiee was not oflhat kind which was
suitable in addressing public assemblies; but it was
Of d mud and sweeler tone, and better adapted 10
please and interest IN he social circle, 1t was true,
he said, that hens might crow, and be had heard
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-03-24

OU& ALLIES. It is stated in the n. Y ~
press that demand has been presented 10 the ].
s. treasury, for payment for The boodhouuds
used in the Florida war. The Department de-
olined having any thing 10 do with the matter,
and the claim was referred to Congress. So il
seems the 'alle4" are not yet paid for!
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-03-24


Tie Ap77gt,onmcnt Committee have hereto,
'3ra reported 5000 as the ratio, or dvsor num-
Der Mr.. Everett, Of Vermont, on Monday the
Eth inst, On leave presented for the coa5idera-
ton of the House, two amendments, proposing
one larscT and one smaller number, with tables
showing the number Of members, and the frac-
tons remaining,
The larger number is 70,65o which gives II
House of2!7 members. The smaller is 50,39l,
which gives House Of sos members, and does
not diminish the present representation of any
State. BY this last Maine would have 8 mem
bcrs, with fraction of4s,o74, larger taan that
Of any other State.
There il strong repugnance with many of the
olIer states to any decrease ofther present num-
br5 Of Representatives, and some very plausible
statements are made to shew that with a larger
House even than the present, business will be
conducted more expeditously and chcaply,
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-03-24

:EP Hills N. H. Patriot thus Classics tie rep
resentatives ell c;ed so far as hard rrom:-G ad-
cas- So; Anli-Radioals So g; Whg', II. no choice
l6;-Ant-RadicaI majority, 81 Barton is beaten
in the 2o ckirgaam Councillor District by largo
majority,
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-03-24

ELLIOT HOUSE.
Tefms.-THo dollars per annrm, payable hall IN "a,
pan and tie remainder a the end OF sir months or S2
End of The year. ~ liberal discount for the yea
advance ~ Any person procuring six responsible suoscI
a, shall receive copy gratis and for advance pay te" pei
cent additional.
No attention 'ei be girep notices far dScoattnng, unless
accompanied RITZ the cash far all arreardgcs.
AgGn!si
Bristol, GES ]. VArxzY. Boe35jHhan, Q. LuHr, Ese.
TaoM,s HEaHEnr, in. Hlscagset, !. HERrERr.
Rr-rn, Cot. :. r. IiNDs. BoottJag, L. K, REEo se.
HHdJjJrO JAMES iIoYEY, Esq Ppsdrg, n C. REED, LsQ.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-03-24

mo room for further e3tracts,'' MS the pickpocb-
ct remarked heL he had purloiaed as much he
could carry.
"Much remains unsung,'' the Tom Cat said
when he was interrupted in scramble bya brick
bat
"Let your moderation be known unto all men,,
as basefootcd loafer said 10 The weather.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-03-24

1t is proposed 10 erect suitable building il
Washington, ond set up Government Pln!ip
office.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-03-24
Published every Thursday morning.

OEFICE-No. !, MERcHANrs Row, (up stalrS) MEX
NORTH OF THE ELLIOT HOUSE.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-03-24

EogA@ CATuoLIcs.-Thc Roman Catholics in
the ~otld cannot be rated less than one Aundfcd
aH3 GHy-air &Hlioas.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-10
NOTICE.

TFHE late firm ofMcDANIEL g. MARCH
4 is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
All those indebted 10 said firm will please call
and settle their small bills without delay.
GEORGE r. MCDANIEL.
THOMAS II. MARCH.
Columbus Miss, Nov. 18th ls4l.
N. B. Having taken in as Co partner Col.
ANDREW A. KINCANNON, the onsi-
ness will in future be conducted under the firm
and style of
KincannOa, March s .WcDGnteL
The business will be continued in the
LARGE BRICK BUILDING
on Market street, occupied by the late firm
where the personal attention of the members
of The new firm will be devoted TO the best in
tere>t Of Consignees. 1t is our intention 10
continue this house for TERM OF YEARS, and
TO adhere strictly to
General Agency, uciiOn and
COMMISSION BUSINESS.
Promising fidelity and promptness on our
part, we hope to receive a liberal share of pat
ronage from orr Old friends and the public.
ANDREW A. KINCANNON,
THOMAS II. MBRCH,
GEORGE X. MCDANIEL
Columbus Miss, Nov. 18th lS4l.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-10
PEDTGREE-

Ii blood consists in near consequently to
a train of horses most remarkable for all the
high and desirable qualities in the zoology of
horses,a simple relation of VictorHugo pedigree
will establish him as equal to any horse of his
day. Victor Hugo was foaled in 1881, andssired
by Governor Hamilton, dam by Cooks Whip,
grandamby Galatin, great grandam by impor
ted Spread Eagle, or gr grandam byt imported
Diomede, grandam by imported Rest
less, Gov. Hamilton by Col John Thomas
horse, Sir Andrew, he. by Maske, and Mas
que by Diomede. dam Fly, by Bonaparte.
Cooks Whip by imported Whip, and one Of
his best sons. The sire OF more fine Lorses
than any in Kentucky of his day. Gallatip
was one of the best race horses of Virginia.
and ran with great success in South Carolina
and was by Imported Bedford, dam by Nam.
brina, out of sister of Majors Sally, Spread
Eagle by Volunteer, dam by HE hfyer, Do
mede by T or eel, dam Spectator, Restless by
Phenomenon, dam Lesang.
1t will be seen that in Blood Victor HUGO
has no superior, being of a family celebrated
for IFS speed and game, and combining all The
best blood of America. His blood, his size
beauty, his excellent temper, and constitution
all strongly recommended him to the notice
and patronage of our breeders.
]. MOORE,
VIM. RICHARDSON.
Columbus, Miss, March 8, ls42.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-10
IN BANKRUPTCY,--No.2O.

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES I
NORTHERN DIsTRIcT OF MISSISSIPPI
NrOTICE IS hereby given that THOMAS
~ CHRISTIAN Of the County OF i'owhues
has Leen duly declared a d nkrupt, by an
dor IF Tins said Court, made on the llth day
of Anr,l. A. ID. 1912; and that tie SAID Thorn
as Christian has applied for a Certificate OF
final discharge, from hIs debts under the act Of
Congress, in such case made and provided:
and the
Second Monday efJuly, Il. d. 1S42,
at Aberdeen has been set for the final hear
ing. All persons interested, may then and
tn. re appear to show cause if any they can,
why the decree and certificate of discharge
should mol be granted.
TEST, g. NJ. RAGSDALE, Clerk
| April II 1912
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-10
To the Creditors OfthcIEississipps
UNUON RANK.

WWTHEREAS, the Mississippi Union
w Bank has mJde an Assignment
of all its property and effects 10 the IN
trustees for I've benefit of It's
creditors, generally, which deed bears
date tie 29th of October lS4l, and was
recorded 10 the proper office in the county
of Kinds, and State of Mississippi, OH the
3Olh October, lS41; and whereas, 1t is
provided in said deed of assignment that
all creditors of SAID bank, who shat! file
their claim or claims within eight months
from the registration of said deed, with
the said trustees, shall be considered as
preferred creditors Except as in said deed
provided, TO wit, fund sufficient to pay
the necessary expenses of carrying INTO
effect said assgnment,) and as rcIlnqulsh-
ing all claim for more than seven per
cent. interest on the debt or claim so filed
from and after the registration of SAID
deed, in the said County of Kinds; that IS,
the principal and all the interest at the
rate allowed by the charter due on the
claim so filed, shall be added together, and
certificate to be issued for the whole
amount, which certificate shall state on
its face that it bears interest at the rate
of per cent. per annum from the time
said deed is registered as aforessd;-ano
whereas, it is made the duty ofthe under
signed trustees by publication &c. to no
tify the creditors of said Bank of the above
Observation-Disclosures all the creditors Of
said Mississippi Union Bank are hereby
notified TO file their claim or claims wit
the undersigned trustees, within eigh
months from the date of the registration
of said deed of assignment in said county
of Kinds, if they intend to enjoy the ad
vantages allowed to PREFERRED creditors
or to such who file their claim or claims IL
accordance with the provisions of sal'
deed of assignment.
JAMES ELLIOTT,
CHARLES w. CLIFTON
CHARLES SCOTT.
Jackson, Nov. 3, 184l.
Am. Printers fee $45. No g.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-10
NOTICE.

~ HE subscriber having qualified as
Il cuior, of Thomas ]. Brownriuu deca r-~e,
hereby gives notice to all persons ~
claims against said estate 10 present tho ..Lg
within the time prescribed by law, or nh; s1'ne
tice will be plead in bar of recovery. ana "
persons indebted to said estate are hereby =
quested to make payment. -
RlCH'D. T. BROWNRIcc
Executor Of Thos. J. Broa0nrigg, decd,
Dec. Ia, lS4l. pr. 6m.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-10
BlOunt Springs

TTVHE Subscriber ,gs leave to inform his
4 friends and the public generally, that he
will reopen this well known watering place.
On the First Of June HeTi,
for the reception OF visitors Having made
many alterations and improvements since last
season; he daucrs himself that he can offer
Inducements equal to any watering place in the
world, both to the seeker Of pleasure as well
as health.
deem il unnecessary TO say anything about
the virtue Of these waters, as many years ex-
perience has convinced those who have visited
them, that the happy effects upon the afflicted
are unequaled by any.
The subscriber pledges himself to AVOID no
expense or personal trouble to make his table
the best the country affords. Ills bar Will be
furnished with the choicest Wines, Liquors
Cordials, Cigars, &c. &c. that can be had IN
Mobile: and by unremtted attention and ex-
crtion to please he hopes to share liberal
portion of patronage. :,
| have also procured the services oil skill
fnl Physician, TO adyise in the use Of the waters
daring the &c. son.
RATES OF BOARD.
Board Per Month, 40 %.
" Week, III %
Children and servants, half price.
Horse, PER month, 10 OO
" week, 5 90
JONES c. LUCY, Trustee.
Blount Springs, Ala April, ls42-6t. pflOd
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-10
INBANKRUPTCY.-No.4 40


DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, !
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI.
NOTICE is hereby given, that SETH
N PEBBLES Of the.County OF Lowndes
been duly declared Bankrupt by an order Of
this said Court. made Of the lth day of April
A. ID, 1912; and that the said SETH PEE
Bl.ES has applied for a certificate of final
discharge from his debts. under the act OfCon-
gress in such case made and provided: and
the
Second Monday Of July A. D. 1912,
at Aberdeen has besn set for the final hearing
Al persons Interested, may then and there APP
pear to show cause ifany they can. why the de-
cree and certificate OF discharge; should be
granted.
Test. G.. VI. RAGSDALE, Clerk.
= pril IL, 1912.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-10
MEDICAL BATHING HOUSES.

4 Cure, or Sickness Prevented.
TENHIS Establishment Is now open Tor Tie
season, at the 70 lowinn rates;
Season Tickets, $lO w
Amount of fifteen Tickets, D %
Single Tickets, Ducts;
Those who take a season Ticket are entitled
to a Bath every day; Sundays eXcepted,) II
they wish il. Cash in advance, wall be re-
ouired in all cases. The season is understood
to be from the LIST Of April to the LIST of Octo-
Der. d. BALDWIN,
March %, 1S42
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-10
April 3, 1912.
IN BANKRUPTCY.-No. 40

IN BANKRUPTCY.-No. 40
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, }
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI,
NOTICE is hereby given, that VIM B.
IN LAVARACK ofthe County of Lowndes
been duly declared a Bankrupt by an order OF
this said Court, made on the llth day of
April A. d. 1912 and that the said WIN. B.
Lavarack mas applied for certificate Of final
discharge from his debts under the act OF Con-
gress in such case made and provided; and
the
Second Monday Of July Il. ID. 1912.
al Aberdeen has been set for the final hearing
All persons interested, may then and there APP
pear to show cause if any they can, why the
decree and certificate of discharge, should not
be granted.
GIN. RAGSDALE clerk
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-10
John X. Ottlev

nfers his services to the public as gene
" raj agent and collector. Any business,
confided to his care will be attended to with
fidelity and despatch. Office on Market ST.,
IN the building formerly occupied as the Sher-
if s Office. Up stars.
Refer enCes.
Hon. Hendley $. Bennett, VIM NJ. Cozart,
Cen =. M. Grant, Maj. Thos. G.. Blewet;,
Harris, Clayton 81 Harrison, Columbus, Miss.
Toomer, Gay & Co, Capt. G.. II. Albert, ITO
b'ie, Ala. Capt WIN. F. Shields, John J. G ood-
win, Neio Orleans. Capt. Charles Shields
Robert a. Smith, Scotland Neck, ". G.
Columbus. Miss. Fob Is. lSi2 Il
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-10
NOTICE.

THE Copartne rship heretofore existing
Il under the firm of Randie & Barry. .
this day dissolved by mutual consent. AN
those indebted to said firm are hereby reoDes.
ted TO call and pay their accounts TO Thomas
B. Randle, and also those having claims
against sad concern VIII present them to said
Rsndle, WHO alone is authorised TO settle m
claims, either for or against said concern.
THOS. B. RANDLE.
w. T. BARRY.
IannaYu 1910
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-10
GOVERNOR HAMILTON.
March 8th7l842. 5t.
The beautiful and greatly admirable Horse
VICTOR HUGO.

VICTOR HUGO.
THIS magnificent Stallion having never
l. failed to please whenever seen or known,
will stand the present Spring season, at Will
liam Richardson's Pickens County, Ala, ten
miles north east of Yorkville, half a mile north
of the Upper road, leading from. Columbus to
Tuscaloosa, and twenty two miles from the
former place, and at at
twenty dollars the season, (Which can oe dis
charged by the payment of fifteen within the
season. and thirty dollars to insure mare in
ioal, payable when the fact is ascertained or
property transferred, with fifty cents to the
groom IN all cases. Any gentleman putting a
class OF SIX mares shall have the season of one
gratis. Having made arrangements for mares
from distance, those entrusted to the care of
Mr.. Richardson will receive every attention
necessary, and will be we'll fed at thirty cents
per day. Every precaution will be used to
prevent accidents or escapes, but no RESPONSE
bllity incurred for either, should they happen
The season has commenced, and terminates on
| the first of july.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-10
J. NJ. T. REID.

T1 RESPECTFULLY Announces
tothe pubic that having receiv-
go - ed large supply ofthe best
- materials, and having engaged
the best workmen in his line he is prepared to
furnish boots and shoes of the best quality, at
the most. reasonable rates. To those who have
tried his Manufactures, he Is confident that he
need say nothing, and to those who have not
he asks leave merely to say come and try him
Repairing is also executed at his shop on the
shortest notice. On the sout side Of main
street opposite Mr. Cozart's st.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-10
IN BANKRUPTCY.-No. 43

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, }
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI,
NOTICE is hereby given that DANIEL
~ BALDWIN Of the County of Lowndes
has been duly declared Bankrupt by an or
der OF this said Court made on the 18th day
Of April, A. ID. lS42; and that the said Daniel
Baldwin has applied for certificate of final
discharge from his debts under the act of Con.
gress in such case made and provided: and
the
Second Monday IN July H. ID. 1912,
at Aberdeen has been SET for the final hearing
All persons interested, may then and there ap-
pear to show cause if any they can, why the
decree and certificate of discharge, should net
be granted. "
ADril II 1910
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-10
April ID 1912.
IN BANKRUPTCY.

DISTRICT COURT OF THs UNITED STATES, J
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI,
NOTICE is hereby given, to all persons
IN interested, that ABRAM MAER has
has this day flledk bis petition for the benefit
of the Bankrupt Law, and that the
Second Monday Of June, Il. d. 1912,
has been appointed by the Court for the hear
ing of the same at the Court Room in the
town of Aberdeen Mississippi
TEST, G M. RAGSDALE, Clerk.
April f. 1912
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-10
IN BANKRUPTCY,-No. SO.
District Court Of the u. States }
Northern District of Wis iSSiDDi.


NOTICE IS hereby given that GAR.
IN LAND K. LYNCECUM, of the
County of Lowndes, has been duly de-
clored Bankrupt by an order of this
said Court made on the 18th day of April
A. ID. 1912; and that tho said Garland
r. Lyncecum has applied for a certif-
cat of final discharge, from his debts un-
der the act of Congress in such case made
and provided: and the
Third Monday Of July, A. D. 1912,
a Aberdeen, has been set for The final
hearing, All persons interested, may
then and there appear to show cause, if
any they can, why the decree and certi6-
cate Of discharge, should not be granted.
Test, G. M.RAGgDALE clerk
April Is, 1912.