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Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15
HoRRID MURDER IN ALABAMA The
Legislature

IORRID MURDER IN ALABAMA IT he
HuEisulle Deoacrsric Ht,r.,id gives the
pnr.F uiaIs 81 hound ru Ger watch was
commutsd M Itn Ihst. near Sr ma, Al
ALBANIA. Il
The unfortunate victim was Mrs Mary
Ann Chapman, wife of MIR. Joseph Chap
man. and daughter Of the late Col Bar
nard Johnson. During the absence of Mr.
Chapman from home, Mrs Chapman was
enticed by the negroes tito the corn fed.
about $50 or 200 yards from the house
and there murdered by one of them. by
means of Iope thrown over her neck.
After being thus strangled. she was dag
ged over fence so violently as 70 leave a
potion of her hair on the rails. and then
taken some few yards fsrth-r INTO thick. I
and concealed under an old rotten log
This is supposed to have Occurred between
The hours of ten and eleven ia the morning
Mrs Chapman was about % yea's II age
and has large circle of re aiIves aDi
friends to meurn her loss G,eai exci,--
ment prevail The principle aeior III
This diabolical deed ,~as a:sed IA Nirg.uia
md was run eff fom th,, Stat f. G,o der-
ing his m ister and ni.tr, ss
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15

friends, and only benefit an. old.ShylocL,
whose whole life has been engaged in fee
cins the unfortunate and deceiying the
unwaTy-
We therefore advise the planters of Mis-
sissippi to Look out LIT them sell their
coaon.at home aud put the mpuey into their
pockets. where II viii be free from any for
eign jurisdiction. We are willing to $. nd
all our cotton TO New Orleans to form a
breastwork against an invading army, but
not to freed and fauen horde of money bro
kers who have paid 10 cents on the dollar
for our bank bills. are anxious 10 ge:, par val
ue in reture.-- Vicks6urg Wing.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15

MopERN DEMocRAcy.-With Wing
majority of ten thousand in North Carolina.
the Locofocos have. by means ofthe Unfair
arrangement of the districts. elected ma
ioJity of the members of Congress Que
ofthe fundamental principles of Democra-
cy is that the majority shall govern. and
Locofocoism proves itself to be hndemocrat.
ic by annihiating this right on the part of
the majority whenever it has an opportuni
ty. In every State in which il has had the
ascendancy. and which it has laid of into
Congressional districts. il has trampled on
the rights of majori,ies wherever they are
Opposed To them. IL was not such democ-
racy that the Revolutionary fathers. who
professed that sacred creed. taught But
the miserable, bastard, counte' fiji thing cal
led Locofocoism is as opposite in MS charac-
ter TO that old fashioned genuine Democra-
CIV, as the gloom of midnight is TO the brill
fancy of midday.-LouisriHe Journal
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15
District Chanesry Court of the State o
Mississippi at Holly Springs.

John X. Chester
$40 Us. July Term, ls43
HPON opening the matters oi this bill, it ap-
u pearing 10 the satisfaction of the court that
the defendant Mary w. Shappard is not an in
habirant OF this State, but resides beyond the linn
lis thereof, that the ordinary process of this
cour, cannot be served on her therefore it is
drted. that unless he said defendant shall appear
before the Vice Chancellor, al the court room in
ne .own OF Holly Springs on the first Monday of
January next and plead, answer or do
will be taken g. s, -. -. ~ ehr "a s,,oh
.arr and decree made therein as the Vice Chan
cellor shall deem equitable and just: And it is
further ordered, that copy of this order be in
serted in the "Holly Springs Gazette" news
paper published in the town of Holly Springs,
Mississippi, once week for two months success
sively. A copy.
Test, JAMES C. ANDERSON,
July %, lS43- Pm Clerk.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15
OF MISSISSIPPI BE-
WARE

We have reason to believe that Jacob
Barker, the money king in New Orleans
is conceiving plan by which to raise the
value of Union Bank money very SUD-
denly, tor The purpose of releasing a
large speculation. To this end ne has
been buying up an immense quantity OF
the Bank, and has taken an sssIgnm' ut
of bills receivable from the Union Bank at
Jackson, with the view Of attaching. at New
Orleans. the cotton ofthe planters in Misses.
sippi. who are indebted either as principal
or surety on said bills receivable. The
courts of Louisiana, it is understood will de-
eide that the holders of these bills are ."-
ttled 10 par funds, and the cotton 'ts- A
will be applied to that. purpose iLis
would prove very Injurious TO many Of our
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Allpersousin interested tske nntice- that.
on the 4.h Monday of September next, the
Undersigned, who is administrator of the es-
tate of Alfred II. Powell. decd. will Surren-
der to the Probate Court of Marshall coun-
ty. Mississippi. his administrator. and all.his
authority as administrator ofsaid Afr ed II
Powell. decd; and at The same time. he viii
settle with said Court, so far as his admins
tration has extended
GEORGE WEST,
July %, ls43-2w Admfmistrafoy
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15
MARSHALL.
Sept 9. Is43.

MELANCHOLY STORY.-A let
ter dated on the lth instant at Jacksonville.
Fast Florida and published in the Savan-
an (Ga.) Republican. relates the following
truly melancholy details of an event that
lately occurred in the neighborhood Of Al.
hgator.
The father Of family. consisting of a
wife and two sons. 10 the vicinity OF ;hat
place. was taken sick. and during his i'll
ness there being no food IN the house. the
wlie took the gun for the purpose ofprocur-
ing game" Having wandered out of the
way she got lost and after three days soIi-
AIRY adventure in the wilderness, at last.
weary and sick. found her home and her
husband corpsei Being unable to act fur
ner, she sent her eldest boy to the house OF a
leighbor, some seven or eight miles of,
ior assistance. The little fellow. shortly al
'er his arrival beneath The friendly roof
through previous sickness and present ex-
element beyond his years. became I'LL. aad
0elore be could tel his tale died-A few
says alter, the house was visited, when, oh.
eepiorable sight alongside the father was
'9uno the dead bodies OF his wife and re-
naming sonl The tale is short but true
lney al.Perished through starvation. The
eaf o. sympathy will freely flow when re-
counting such sventsn
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15
THE BOARD OF POLICE OF
MARSHALL COUNTY.

MR. EDIToR.--The subject of a proper
n constituted Board Of Police of this coun-
II has excited much interest with many
PERSONS, and Just as intended TO call public
attention TO it see that the same sub
j-ct excites attention in other Counties. and
| adopt n notice OF IL by a neiS Shbo.ing prIn;
and apply it to US as being as appropriate rs
any thIHg could say 1t frequently oc
cuIs thai too little regard is paid TO the quas-
ltcaIiOns OF persons selected for Police mem
bers. and in the all engrosslng topics OF gen
,ral politics. county matters are frequent
" neglected A moments ref ction will
convince any intelligent man that no other
country officer can compare IN point of I'M
porlance and responsibility with that Of the
President of the Board of Police. That Of
hcer has many important duties TO perform.
tie has to receive and audit all county
claims. 70 decide upon the list ofInsolvencIes
reported by the tax collector, 20 settle with
the ,ast named officer, TO examine and sane
unn assessments and many other duties not
n cessary 10 tn1mt rate. To perform these
duties a man OF business capacity and strict
integrity OF character should be selected, and
m fact every member OF the Board shou Id
bee man OF intelligence aud business quail
hcalions We say nothing OF the past, we
refer to the future, and as we have an cleo
Iion Just al hand in which those officers are to
be made and exercise these important func
lions Tor two years. | earnestly request the
attention ofa who care any thing for coun-
y interests to look to this matter in time.
Many persons have suggested the names
orRo6t. ii. Wall. E. F. Potts. Henry Allen,
Bethel TreadweII and William Lumpkin,
as competent persons, and, for myself |
think il would be difficult to make better
selection.
MARSHALL
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15
NOTICE.

THE undersigned. at the May Term.
lS43. ofthe Probate Court of MarshaiIcoun-
ty. Mississippi having been appointed Com
mlssionefs TO reeeive and examine all claims
of the several Creditors of the estate of Will
liam Grain. Deceased. reported insolvent,
by his Administrator, will meet afthe Office,
of the Clerk of the Probate Court IN Holly
Springs, on the third Salurdayst OF August
and November. lS43, and on the third Sa-
turday's of February, May. Angus and No
vember ls44, to receive proof OF claims a.
gainst said Estate
GORDENTIA WAITE, , Com
WILLIAM CHISM, miss
May 25-6
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15

MEMPHIS MAIL.
ArTires-Mondays, Wednesdays.
and Fridays. at :: 1PM
Depa,ts-Same days at l2" Z"
SOUTHERN MAIL.
Arrires-sundays, Wednesdays.
and Fridays, at 9 >
Departs-M Mondays Wednesdays,
and Fridays it l2" "a
LAGRANGE MAIL.
Arrires-Suudays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays at : Z" -
Departs-Tuesdays, Thursdays.
and Saturdays, at : d AM
PANOLA NAIL, vao CHULAHOMA.
Arrires-Wednesdays at sPM
Departs-Tuesdays.a at 2AM
Chuiahoma Mail arrives Saturdays and
departs same days.
TUCUMB1A MAIL.
Arrires-Tuesdays at 7rM
Departs-W Wednesdays. at Am
HERNANDO MAIL.
Arrires at SPM
Departs-W Wednesdays, at SAN
OAK RIDGE MAIL.
Arrires-Saturdays. at -: I'm
Departs-Same days,at IF
The Office opens o'clock A. NJ. an
closes at p NJ Persons would do we
to have their letters deposited in the Post
Office " half after o'clock p. NJ. to in
sure their departure by the first mail.
w. E VILLAS, p.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15

E III
-, old X OsiH the bolg"
-,I,,t wings of the Union
rgme true sseatsd we'll never complain
Thoush - Snatched our Wing Ride,
ia Isl,O1 nirE HinI and Try II again,
We s,tiP sn Pnick flint andtry itagaln,
We rirk aint and Try u again,
PaS snatched our Whig Rife,
q 2 I1i,Tt l1i nieE flint and Try II again.
feel in with Judas,
IsHue- b,fh selfish and valni
t0lafa 80 - ,ur Wh ig Rifle burn printing
And d "a nlck fiji and Try II again,
b.: ~, Wv veil pick flint and Try II again. Sc.
have grown dim with the vapors,
H. sJ-,-rionS have added mis- brain;
.Ao-Lsssver he shoots al he misses
AL ,rsll pick flint and Try ~ again;
A., vel pick Hint and Try Il ~sain' &c
WILLIAM when be lay dying,
Bt9's no he Whig Rife with pain,
va, IN sake no gallantly won IL,
AZ IA 1irE flint and Try il again:
We'll pick flint and Try il again, &c.
50, he green field of Kentucky
gnnisr steps over the plain,
% -. eaple-eyes sights our good Rife
~ be'lI pick Il and try II agaln,
And he'll pick il and try IL again, &c. o
r,,,,z , for our bold gallant HARRYl
IL IFS not the Rifle in vain.
.,5 Straight 10 the centre she I'll carry,
yybsn be picks il and tries il again,
When he picks it and tries IL again, &c.
rst War when our poor captive Sailors
Their cries sent abroad on the main,
,r-., Trade!' Sailors Rights, cried brave
Harry,
lads pick flint and try il again;
Lads sick fiinl and try it again, &c.
~4now. when a bastard and traitor
IA, caused Us TO triumph in vain,
-r-ra Harry leads US TO the rescue,
CRYING "Pick flint AMI Try il again
Crying Pick flint and try il again!" &c.
H,asY Clay or KENTUCKY Sour leaders,
Come rally from mountain and piaini
Think no ,more on the thing that betrayal us!
But pick flint and try il again,
But pick flint and try itagain,
But pick flint and try il again;
Think DO more OF the thing that betrayal us,
Bur pick flint and try again.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15
NOTICE.

The undersigned having, on the 2sth day
OF August. ls4S obtained from the Probate
Court of Marshall county. State of MissiS-
sippi. letters OF Administration upon all and
singular the goods, chattels and credits To-
bias c Henderson. decd all persons having
claims against the estate of said decd are,
therefore, hereby required TO exhibit the
same within the time limited by law. or the
same will be barred Those indebted TO
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. JOEL E. WYNNE.
September |, fS43 Administrator.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15

~ Volney E. Howard one of the bond
paying democratic candidates for Congre IS
IS now ON his way to this part ofthe state
He is expected to address the people at Her
nando. on the first day ot court. and will be
IN this county in time to speak at several of
the appointments of our candidates for the
Legislature
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15

JAMES G. AI.DFp sow

JAMES G ALDERSOM
The present Clerk of the Disdrics Court al Hol-
ly Springs, for the counties OF. Tippah Pontotoc
Laiayeae, Pauoia, Coahoma, 1unica, Desoto
and Mafshalis IS candidate before the people
Tor election 10 that office in November next
We are authoised to announce L. III. COLE
as a candidate for Policeman for the Warerfor,
district.
We are authorised TO announce WILLIAM M
HfSM as candidate for Probate Judge Of Mar
shall county.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15
WHY THEY REPUDIATE.

The following statement of Indebtedness
we extract from the Statesman.
VIM Gwin borrowed for his
use $50 OSe 90
Liable as rndoTSeFs 26I ,72S IS
Total liability',u S3II, ,784 o.
S NJ. Pucket of Brandon Bank notorietv
who .'never did believe the State was bound
5 to pay the Union Bank bonds, )" borrowed
only S9I.959 ea
Liable as endorser, l09, l49 81
Total liability s2OI, %
w M smith. rePudiating editor of the
Grand Gull Advertiser, borrowed as princi-
pal, $ll 600 90
Liable as endorSer, 1900 90
Total liability $4,000 90
franklin Smith. repudiating Distrie,
Attorney, and author OF the great letter To
Carol Spence Of Baltimore, borrowed the
sum Of $1,000 90
Liable as endorser. 1000 90
Total liability $4,000 90
Jesse Speight, repudiating President of
the Senate. borrowed $4,000 90
Liable as endorser, 5000 90
Total liability 10000 90
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15

District Chancery Court of the State o Ms
sissirri at Holly Springs. =
Thomas F. Woodward seple'nber Ruiz $
32q lst No"o'y ~
- Thomas ef ri J S.p'emb. r. 1884,
II ~ -. a's , 5c s.. ,se.ior, i the Cur, Ii.
the detsu,i..n,> el.za II Hrush,, James Thois, ,.
as and Zebalon Thomas are no. Inn. s o'.ansr OF o'
this stae. but reside beyond the limits thereof SO
tha, The ordinary process Of this Court canno. BE-
served on them Therefore il IS ordered, un.t
unless the said defendants apPea before the niee
CHANCELLOR, at the court room IN the town OF Hoi
Iv Springs. on the first Mondas OF January nexi'
and plead. answer or demur to oeomPsainanrs eii'
The several allegations thereof will oe taken iot
confessed as 10 them, and such order ana decree
made therein as the Vice Chancellor snail deem
ennif.hIe and lust: And il Is further ordered
Thala copy Of this order bt inserted 70 ~
~. ,pwn of HelIy Springs, Mississippi once q
,veek for two months, successiyeiv,
JAMES c. ALDERSpN, CfsTk-
IucAs & LASE, Sol'fS
Scptember 8, 1855 60
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15
Disf1iet CL0nec,g Ctu7f If the State
MississiPpi at Holly Springs

DiHaict O0necag Ctu7f cf The State
Mississippi at Holly Springs
James p. Peters ct al. }
342 1s ; July TERN 1913
Eli Neely Ell al.
HPON opening the matters of this bill, il ap-
u pearing to the satisfaction Of the court That
the defendant w illiam B. Pillow Is not an inhab-
liant of this State, but resides bevond the limits
thereof that the ordinary process OF this court
cannot be served on him therefore IL is ordered.
that unless the said defendant shall appear before
the Vice Chancellor, at the court room IN the
town of Holly Springs, on the first Monday Of
January next, and plead, answer, or demUr To-
conpainans' bill, the several allegations there
of will be taken for confessed as TO him. and such
order and decree made therein as the Vice Chan
cellor shall deem equitable and just: And II is
further ordered, that copy OF this order be In
serted in the "Holiy Springs Gazette a newspa.
per published in the town Of Holly Springs, Mis-
sissipP, once week Tor two months sacceSsive
ly. copy.
Test, JAMES c. ALDERsoN.
July o, i943-2m Clerk.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15


We ale authorized to announce EDWARD L
TRAVIS as a candidates for Probate Judge of
Marshall Comfy
WE are authorised to- announce HENRY. w.
PEACE as candidate for Assessor of taxes for
Ma Fshall county.
We are authorized to announce THOMAS
LoMAX as candidate for clerk of the District
Chancery Court a, Holly Springs.
We are authorized to announce JAMES c.
ALDERSON asa candidate for clerk Of she Dis
rict Chancery court at Holly Springs.
The Hon. JOSEPH W. CHALMERS, is
candidate for the office he now holds of VICE
CaANcELLoR OF MISSISSIPPI.
WE are authorised TO announce HENRY
DICKINSON, Esq of Lowndes County, as
candidate for the office of Vice Chancellor of the
Sale of Misssippi.
WE are Authorised to announce 10 SEPH 0.
WALKER as candidate for Clerk OF the Vice
Chancery Coer-
We are authorized to announce j. J.
Gatefy. a candidate for Ranger at the next
November Election
r. WE are authorized TO announce Col.
HANNIBAL HARRIS as a candidate
- sheriff II the couely OF Marshall al The next
sielsi election.
~. sife authorized to announce rryOs
-. ancey Esq as candidate for Prob ate
Judge of Marshall county, al th general elec-
ION IN November next.
1--WE authorized to announsc. Will
LIAMt. EDMoNDssuuN as candidate for
fre-sarer of Marshall County at the next gen.
eral election.
1--WE are authorized to announce ALFRED
SIMPSON as candidate for Sheriff of Mar
shalt Countrywide tion in November next.
1--WE are authorized TO announce r. T.
FOWLER, of Holly Springs, condldase for
Ranger of Marshall county.
FIVE are authorized 10 announce JAMES
II. SWAN as a candidate for Ranger OF Mar
shall county.
We are authorized to announce the Rev. VIM
McM MAHEN, as a candidate for he office of
County Treasurer, of this county a: the Novem-
Der election.
WE are authorized TO announce JOHN B.
HICKS as a candidate for Comfy Treasurer al
the next November election.
We are authorized 10 announce JAMES
SELBY as a candidate for County Treasurer
Election in November next.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15

DIE e d,
Died at his resIdec..cc1 IN Hernando Miss.
On The evening OF 7th INST. ,'ol. WIN. d.
LU HER. formerly of tharls,on S. C.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15

Thomas II. Williams, the bond paying
democratic candidate for Governor, will -
dress the People at the foIlc..-,, -,,g times and
places
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15
Holly Springs EemaIeIns tilute.

THE next Session q ffhfs flfstaute>wihAcpe
on Monday. the l4ih August next
TEACHERS,
Rev. c. A FOSTER, Rector and Princi
pal-Lecturer on Chemistry, Natural PHI
losuphy, Evidences Of Christianity.
-GoverneSs-Eng-
ish Grammar. Parsing. Intellectual and
Moral Philosophy cEc.
Miss -CIARIssA MoUAToN. Ancient and
Modern History. Geography &c.
Miss GAY. Mathematics, Arithmetic &c.
Miss DILLON, French, ChirogTaphy,
Pesta.ozzian Department
MissMARy l. LCo-NYNoToN, Piano, Harp,
Guitar
Mr.. THos MeRsE. Vocal Music, Piano.
Mrs c. w. EDMoNp psoN, Masron.
Mr.. c. w. ErnoNsoN. Steward
During the last session there were 90. pur
pills connected with this institute.
Another female Teacher in the Literary
Department is expected
I have been fortunate in Obtaining the
aid of Mr. & Mrs. Edmundson IN the
Boarding Department. Amiable & affable
in manners as we'll as of tried piety. they
will meet public expectation in its most
punctiIious requirements.
My expenditures have been and are heavy.
Itherekere request PTomptnses IN liquIdating
arrears and in advancing payment al the
opening of the next session. The interests
ofthe School. upen whicHthe town must. to
a great extent. look for support. demand
these rigid exactions.
c. A. FOSTER,
July TT Rector d Principal
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15

"WE are authorised to say that p
MOSBY will serve as Policeman for the
Sd. district, itelec,ed.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15

District Chancery Court Of the State Of
Mississippi at Holly Springs.
William Grains Admir- J September Rules
256 as. ; LIST Monday OF
Robert Brown ct al September. l643.
Upon opening the matters of this bill. il ap-
pearing 10 the satisfaction of the court that
The defendants Robert Brown. Roden L.
Grain, J,hn Grain, Newell Grain and
Martha Grain are not inhabitants OF
this State, but reside beyond the linn
its thereof, SO that the ordinary process OF
this court cannot be served on them; there
fore il is ordered, that unless the said defend
ant shall appear before the Vice Chancellor.
Al the court room in the town OF Holly
Springs, on the first Monday of January
next, and plead. answer or dernur to COM
plainant. bill. the several allegations there0f
will be taken for confessed as to him. and
such order and decree made therein as the
Vice Chancellor shall deem equitable and
Just: And il is further ordered, that copy
of this order be irserted in the "Holly
Springs Gazette" newspaper published IN
the town OF Holly Springs. Mississippi once
a weekafor two months successfully.
A Copy.
T.s,. JAMES C. ANDERSON.
Sept 8. ie434-2m Clerk
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15
w. A. BOREN,
ATTORNEY AT Law,
Holly SPRINGS, Miss.

1T7lLL practice in the 9Th Judicial District
w All business entrusted to his care shall rc-
ceive prompt and strict attention.
II Office Sd. door West from the North-wesi
corner of the public square, in the brick row.
JAN 90 1914. 5.~26-iv
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15
MUSIC SCHO OIL.

AIR. T.iOS. MORSE begs respectfully 10 an
IE npunce 10 the citizens OF tfoiiy SPRING,
taas he will give private instructions ON any oi
ioneste. Vioiencella CorroPean, French Horn
and Trombone. ,,a
Sessiou-ten weeks, 10 commence on The lith
instant. Three lessons one week and TWO tne
nen. g. r,,;,;,r ne, session. SO 90
None will be taken for a less term than one
session. and il is expected that those who apply
will pav ha!fin advance, in all cases.
INQUIRE al the Marshall Inn where Mr. morse
can sIwaxs b. found except when professionally
ergagei. -.
be-. ufasncr.
Sep sh, isf3.-3-n
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15

We ale authorized TO announce EDWARD l.
TRAVIS As candidates for Probate Judge of
Marshall County
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15

ID Il E D.,

In the midst ofhfe we are IN DEATH
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15

JAMES F. TRoTTER.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-09-15

VIM. F. sTEkRNS.