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The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-02-09

sissippL-In editing Up this paper, her
eve Ii upon an advertisement By The
Governor Of Mississippi, offering q
large reward FOR two men charged
with a murder 10 that state. one Of
them named Grinsley, and agreeing
precisely in description with the man
70 whom she was about TO be- married.
She Immediately called her broth
er's attention 20 i who az onee called
upon GrimsIey Tor an explanation.
Grimsley denied knowing any thing
al ont il, and said that he could prove
rbat he was not ia Mississippi at the
time the murder was committed, by
persons al Snow Hill, in Green coun-
~. The brother accompanied him to
Snow Hill, bot on their arriving there,
not a soul knew him. He then said
he could establish his innocence by
persons living at another lnile village
in the same county.
There they elso repaired, and with
the like success, no one knowing any
thing about him. They then returned
to Waynesborough, where a warrant
was issued against Grimsley, and he
is now in Jail at that pllce, awaiting the
demand Of the Governor Of Mississip-
pi. Since his confinement, he has
acknowledged that he was present
when the murder was committee +,
with which he was charged in the adj
vertisement, as apaHicipant bot denies
that be was engaged in it.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-02-09


There are some who take a singular
view Of the late muliny Of the Soners.
Seine, who consider the hargiug oI
the mutineers as jusliGabIe, seem 10
think it necessary To prove that it was
nearly impossible to have brought that
vessel into port without hanging the
ringleaders. Others, who have a nat
ura sympathy for yilliany, and there
fore take sizes against Mckenzie and
his officers, affect To think they have
made out their case If they can show
that there was the least probability Of
bringing the Somes into port without
the execution. Now, the question
simply is, was there reasonable doubt
Oh the subject IL there was rea-
sonable doubt as 10 the safety Of the
vessel, with the ringleaders aboard,
then it was the duty Of the comman-
der to execute them. Ifthere we're
grounds for experimenting a rescue, il
was his duty to remove all such appre
hension. He could not, If such grounds
existed, PIT his crew and vessel to the
hazard Of attempting to bring the con-
spiralors into port. That there was
ground Cor a reasonable doubt, even
the enemies Of Mckenzie must ack-
Dowledge, though they may say that
the danger was not so threatening as 10
justify the hanging Of the chief multi
neers.
Those who incline to censure Nc.
Kenzie quote the following passage
from ValIel, and ask whether bis case
comes within its meaning:
"Prsouers Of war may be put to
death when the safety Of the victors de-
ponds upon it.
But (says hey it must be we'll weighed.
eUen 10 a certainly, that safetr evident
" demands such a sacrifice" &C.; "a
generous enemy will rather listen 10
The voice Of humanity than 10 that Of a
humorous circamspecitOn."
This passage amounts TO this: there
mus, be actual danger there must be
certainty that the safety &C., would b
hazarded, &c. Then, il there wa.
actual hazard 10 The vessel and -
Of the Somers in attempting TO briuu
the mutineers into port,this case comes
within the quotation from ValteI. Tina
there was danger, and most imminen,
danger, lew entertain a doubt
Lau. jour.
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On Saturday, new bill to suppress
usury and extortion, introduced by
Judge Pirlle, and 10y him supported
with great effect; passed the Senate Of
Kentucky. Ii will doubtless pass the
Houses. Il provides that creditors
may recover any interest that may have
been paid by q defendant on a usurious
contract, a return ofno properly has-
ing been made on the execution against
such defendant. IL no creditor sue
for such interest, the Commonwealth
may do it (; and these suits may be
brought at any lime within ten years.
Il provides that, on new contracts,
seven per cent. may be charged during
the year after the passage o. the act.
Section three provides that, when
suit is brought for the payment Of
money or properly, and affidavit shall
be filled therein by the plaintiff, stating
whether or not usurous interestl was
directly or indirectly charged, and il
the affidavit states usury, then judge
ment to be rendered for principal on
ly. Section four provides that an as
signee oil a note, in suing, must Gle an
affidavit. showing the amount Of dis
count was greater than ten percent. he
can only have judgement for the sum
actually paid on interest, the balance
going into the jury fund. The assig-
nee must also make affidavit thar there
was nothing Of usury in the making Ct
the mite, or, IL there we're, he can only
recover the principal, though he took
it himself at the legal discount. The
bilT further provides that sheriffs shall
not purchase notes over $50, or bny a
judgment, or take anything to fob ear
execution or delay sale, or pay 10 the
plaintiffs less than the full amount col
lecied on an execution, deduciing fees
&c. Similar provisions are made in re-
gardto constables.-L. Journal.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-02-09


ialias, a northern fox with southern
tail, bot She most lamenlable part Of
the story IS that the jackson elique
having or lady a southern Senator end
member Of Congress, and anxious lcr
more. do not feel themselves able 10
pack any dead weight from the norih,
and so the gentleman from eclose
about thu Virginia line, f" may be liter
ally set down a. nowhere.
This is truly a melancholy state Of
things, and WRIT distfesses us most Is,
that our "ex.commander in chiefof the
army and navy Of Mississippi" is to
be diddIed cot Oflbe seal IN lbe senate
Of The United States, which thai Iiltle
meeting ofhirteen promised TO secure
for him. Shame upon those northern
Representatives, who after promising
TO cling to the champion Of that dis
graceful doctrine, 10 now disavow L
and desert their leader. We admit
their shIewdness in seeing fhaiIh doc
lrine is becoming unpopular, their in
gently in trying 10 slip out Of i, bgt
will they thus, like reformed drunk
ards turn and curse The old barrel ar
ound which they once rallied. Alas,
foT the mutability Of human greatness.
Now the 6nal issue Of all this wire wor-
king wi be, that our good sober, con-
slilullon loving Governor viii certain.
" be The nominee Of the convention.
Tor the Senate OF the U. States, and
that too upon the ground that he is not
an advocate for The Reputation Of the
Planters Bank Bonds.
Well, we don't know but what we
shall be glad Of il, the Governor isa
good soul, thou we think him too good
natured, for a chap out there shot one
Of his harvest hands a few days ago,
and though the oat crop may suffer for
il, yet the Governor like a good man
makes no fuss about it.
As another evidence Of the Govern
or's good nature, it is whispered about,
that he suffered the Stale Treasurer
iamilliarly known as Choclaw) to lay
violent hands on a part and parole Of
the Executive furniture, called Piano,
and convert the same 10 his own use,
Cor the alledge reason, that no person
about the Executive premises UNDER
stood the use oft. Il was seriously
urged from the Executive chamber,
that, although no body couldn't grab
bic any music cut Of the piahBy it
might as well be ]. f at home +; for il
would look as well as 4 table in the
corner Of the house" Notwilhslan-
ding all these little indulgences we
think our Governor would make bet.
lerSenator than many others who as
pire to il aad we have no doubt he
will be the nominee Of the convention.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-02-09

Singular A6air-The Wilmington
N. Carolina Chronicle, ofths 3rd inst.
states that the following singular affair
occurred 10 Wayne county in that state,
a few days since
"About four months sgo there csme
into that country young man by The
name ofGrimsley, who formerly lived
there, but who had been absent for
years. Alter bis return, no became en-.
gagged to a Miss Martin. fthat county,
aud their marrigo was TO have taken
place on the 24Ih OF December Pour
or five days previous TO that time,
Miss NJ. was making herself a wedding
bonnet, and in hunting up some paper
(Or Inning, she CHANGED upon news
paper published two years ago 10 Mis-
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-02-09

TIE MlssIssIPPr.-We learn fom
The clerk Of the Goddess Of Liberty,
that the navigation ofupper Alississip-
pi is suspended by ice. The OHIO $
at 3 good stage and is Using FIST
The U. 5. snag boats are at w.Fk near
Memphis.-TyOpic.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-02-09
THE CASE OF THE SOMERs

1 II u NEACb VT 4 IlE4 COMEtAC.
This case having on Tuesday last
been brought before the United States
Circuit Court for The Southern District
Of New York, on an application from
the widow Of CROMWELL Cor a war
rant To. arrest Commander mckenzie
and Lieut., GANsEvooRT on charge
OF murder, Judge BerTs on the fol-
lowing day delivered an opinion dccli-
RiRg 10 grant ME parraal-on the
ground, "1si, that it is exceedingly
questionable whether the civil courts
have jurisdiction ofthe case; and, sec
ondly, because the present isnol pro-
per time for such proceeding, the case
being undefsxaurination before a prop.
erly organized and appointed tribunal,
by which il will undoubtedly be dealt
with as justice shall require. "-Nat, Iak
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-02-09

-
CHEAP PLEAsURE.-The New
York Morning Post relales the follow
ing story oil man in that city who
spends his leisure moments il inquir-
ing into the condition Of the poor, for
the purpose as far as il lies ia bis pow
er, Of relieving their disEssses -
The other night in passing through
The Washington Parade Ground, he
was accoslod by woman with child
10 her arms, and asked for aims. He
could hardly resist the appeal yet
not approving Of indiscrimate money
giving, be thought that he might safely
lry an experiment. Taking a twenty
fve cent piece out Of bis pocket, lie
gave il to her, and made as though be
we're going away. lasiead of dbing
so, however, he turned and watched
the movements Of the beggar. He
saw Der, go with rapid steps, into a
bake-shop, lard bY,when she returned
with an armful Of bread. He follow
ed her, through dark streets and by"
ways until she suddenly descended in
10 daik and dirty cellar. He kneel-
ed down upon the cold pavement, that
be might see, if possible, the inmates
ofsO wreIched an apartment. By the
light Of a few emb rs that were rsked
from the ashes Of { hearth he discov.
cred there several pale, miserable,look-
ing children who seemed too feeble to
rise at the approach Of the woman.
whom be took to be their mother. He
saw her gradually unfold from her
apron the bread which she had Just pro-
cured-the children ran esgsrly towards
il, tore il into pieces, and Eel! to work
deyouring it, with The appetites Of
young wolves.-Haying appeased the
Cravings Of hunger, they turned TO the
mother with faces beaming with joy
clasped her around the neck and body,
and aimos, smolhsred her with kisses.
Dor friend, who Is somewhat tender
hearted, was quite overcome by the
scene, and went away to bis home,
He says be enjoyed an unusual seren-
ity that night, and most grateful and
profound sleep. Il was the cheapest
pleasure he had had Tor a long while.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-02-09

The Portland Bulletin tells the fol
loving clever story: Squire d, in bis
prime Of life was an invelerate joker.
Observing Psrson X. one morning ia
the marks. making inquiries for good
eating apples, he stepped up TO a coun-
Iryman who bad several bags Of excel
lent fruit, for which he saw The parson
aiming, and cautioned him TO beware
Of'Ihat gentleman ia black"-he was
rather hard old customer and would
be into his opples ia a twinkling. Il
he was not strictly watched. The con-
lryman upon his intimation covered his
bags overwilh a bufalo robe; but the
parson bad already got a sight Of the
fruit, and Fastening up 0 the cart, com
menced throwing aside the buffalo,
when he found himself suddenly inter-
rupted. "Pd thank you not to trouble
my cart" exclaimed the farmer
"Have not you apples for sale?"
We'll, II | have, what Is thatto your
''l wish 10 purchase some" "Yes,yes!
I've bearn Of you afore-it isn't those
people that wears the smartest clothes
that is the honestest. I'd rather have
you leave my cart"
"Why' sir, what do you mean? I'm
a minister ofthe gospel"
Here the farmer burst into a broad
laugh, declaring that the parson was
The most bareiaced rogue he had ever
met with, and the reverend gentleman
was fin TO leave the wagon, and 60
home in no very pleasant humor.
Squire ID meanwhile ensconced in a
neighboring shop, had been enjoying
the parsons chagrin prodigiQusly, but
ito sooner had the worthy preacher
departed than he sailed forth, pur-
chased a couple Of bushels Of apples,
and sent them up to his house with ali
possible speed. fortunately the apples
arrived before the preacher, who on
coming 10 his house and finding them
there, was as much surprised as he was
at the conduct Of the counuyman.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-02-09

we rejoice TO have il in our power to
announce the reelection Of John j.
Clitteuden to the U. S. Senate, by
the Kentucky legislature. The vote
vas Tor Criitenden. So; for Col, R. NJ.
johnson, 80 -Tropie,
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-09-23


nm heard, AMI what decree IL made aho
fcasls upon my applause sho sings my
verses, and accompanies them upon the
luie, without any maslof, except love,
tho boat Of Instructors From these IN.
stances, | take the most coriOin omons Of
our perpetual and increasing happiness,
since hor affect ion IL not founded on my
youth or person, which must gradually
decay, but upon the immortal puri-- my
glory and reputation Nor indeed could
less DO expected from ono who had tho
happiness to receive her education from
YOU, and soon began TO love me on your
recommendation; for as YOU hud always
I he greatest respect for my mother, you
were pleased, from my infancy, TO form
me, TO command ne, and kindly to pre-
sage tha, | should one day DO what my
wife loncics that am"
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-09-23

Col Thomas H. Williams is the Democrat ic
bond paying candidate for Governor, and Judge
e. 7. Smith for the Senate. Ought not the dem.
ocratc farmcrs--those who are not in terested in
political squabbles except as ctiz ems and pat
riots, TO pause and reflect why it is that so many
OF the Oldest and most substantial de mocrats Of
mississippi are actively opposing the repudiatng
ticket, 1t cannot be that repu dation is dem.
ocracy' when such men as the democratic bond
paying candidates, and such men as Judges Ghol-
son, Mounger, Harris, and Adams, Gen. Quit.
man, Gen. Cooke, Col. Saun ders, and DR.. Cart.
wright whose devotion to democracy has never
been doubted, are exertng all their influence for
Its suppression and denouncng it as a heresy,
calculated to bring reproach upon the principles
OF the republican fathers and la sting disgrace
upon the name of our State.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-09-23

The voters of Lowndes, Octibeba Monroe
ana NoXuoee are expected to meet in mass on
the 2Sth inst in Lowndes county, and remain
Two or three days. Ample arrangements are
iAaue Tor the accommodation of all who may at
reno The candidates for State offices and for
congress are invited and expected to attend
from this it seems that the north is arousing and
as all the candidates arc in that section of the
olate, much good may result from the meeting
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-09-23

Men WHO expect to do we'll in the world
Of business, as cuisines men," always
make themselves known through some
public Journal Now we have single
word to say to those who entrust their
business and have dealings with Cotton
Factors, Commission Merchants, whole
sale aud retail dry goods and grocery
Merchants in general, Lawyers, Doctors,
Collectors, Shop-keepors, and all other
solicitors for public favor, that one of the
very best evidencies OF capacity and dis.
position to do justice and faithfully dis.
charge the duties of consigaees, or Of
trusts confided 10 them in any other ca
pacity, is, that they ddoertise, to that effect,
Another is, that they pay the printer
Now, we have just such men as these to
recommend to the pubic--look at the-co-
umns of our paper, these firms and ipdi,
viduals not only advertise but pay for if
and we say give them your patronage, and
we vouch that they give satisfaction
He that will not advertise, must, will, and
ought to do the petty and little business,
or which his contracted and erroneous
lotions OF economy justly enttle him.
Felicidna Wig.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-09-23

The Democratic bond payers have made out
full ticket for Congress, to wit: V. f. Howard
Of Kinds, w. G. Kendall of Yallobusha, John
Gimer of Lowndcs, and Col. Joseph Dunbar of
Jefferson. They are all men, whom the democ.
racy of this State have, in times past, delighted
to honor; and they are infinitely superior in tai
ents and moral and political worth to the repu.
dating ticket
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-09-23

AT the last election twenty-onc counties gave
majortics for Judge Shattuck, the bond paying
candidate for governor, and thrty-six counties
gave mai oritics for Governor Tucker the repudi-
ator. The twenty-one bond paying co unties
pay more than two thirds of the whole tax OF
the State and double the amount of taxes paid
by the thirty-six anti bond counties
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-09-23

Coniempiibie On the departure 81 Marsh al
ngnraad from Now Orleanr ~ bis way 20 Witt
Cen, Jackson, some con,cmpiiblc creatures made
asses ofthomeolycr, Ny harncusing Themselves 10
tho carriage Of tho Marshal, aud thus drawing
him through the streets Of the city, We hope
the whole posss Of lhcm VIII be exposed by The
press, 10 the contempt Of ceory fcPub loun,
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-09-23

Rhode Island Eiecton.-The result of the
Congressional Election in this State, is triumph
ant for the Wings Cranston and Porter the
Wing Candidates were elected by majority of
2600 votes.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-09-23

The Candidates for the Legislature are expect
cd to address the citizens Of Thckwoods pre-.
cinct on the 2Sth instant, at Hudson Store.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-09-23

SuppresSing DueMng.-Efiorts are being
made in Louisiana, Virginia, and South Carolina,
to suppress by change in the Duell's Code,
this barbarous and uncivilizcd system. This
change is to give TO the insuhed party the choice
Of areapons, whether he be the challenger or
challenged, instead of the present rule of the
challenged party having that right although he
may be the aggressor. We think the rule will
operate powerfully, in the suppressing of duel.
ling, for under the present rule many cow
afrdly puppy is JrGctd up to the fighting point,
mcrelyfrom the fact that he has the choice of
weapons and can SO select his weapon as to
choose that in the use of which his adversary is
inexperienced and himself skilled
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-09-23

The Anti Regulating Club met on Monday
last and adjourned to meet again on the thr
Monday in October The address will be dcliv.
cred by DR., 7, " Rogers.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-09-23

Col. Andrew Hays formerly of Tennessee G, but
Tor many years resident of Jackson in this
State, died on the 10th instant.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-09-23

J. w Snethen the Editor of the New Orleans
Advertiser the only Tyler paper in the South
has been appointed solicitor of the general land
office.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-09-23

PREcocITY PRopUcED BY EDucArIoN.--
We believe helolIowing belongs to John
Neal: JrE sa, a. b-.isaa
The hot house system of education .
doing wonders for the youth of our land
The boy kicks off his diaper and frock,
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-09-23

faul Bertres, Recorder of the first municipal
", New Orleans, died on the 10th inst.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1843-09-23

We return our thanks to Col. Oaky of the
firm of s. w. oaky Il Co., of New Orleans, for
the latest city papers forwarded us
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-12-02
Trusfee,a Sale.

BY virtue of Deed Of Trust, executed BY Ma.
thanel Ford to the Undersigned, bearing date 9Th
Of March 1912. and recorded IN the Recorders
Office OF Howard County, in "Book T." page $40
and following, to secure to John Nc Mechan, Sen'r.
and Adam G. Woods, the payment of certain sums
Of money in said deed specified, | will on the 18th
day of December lS43, before the Court House
door, in Fayette, proceed to sell, to the highest
bidder, for cash, all the right, title, claim and
interest, conveyed to me as Trustee by said Deed
Of Trust, in and to the following described tracts
or parcels Of land, to-wit Two hundred acres of
land, being part of Spanish grant. No. 1920,
located in Townships AZ and 40, in Range IL,
being the same tract conveyed to said Ford by
James Cole and wife, by deed bearing date 9th
March 1910. (The metts and bounds of said
tract more particularly set out in said deed Of
Trust)
Also, the north west quarter Of section one.
township fifty, range eighteen, containing l6O
acres.
Also, a certain tract or parcel of land contain.
ing about 100 acres, being part Of certain tract
of $40 acres, surveyed in sections and b, in
township 40, range l6. located by virtue of a
New Madrid certificate, and subsequently patented
to John Collins, by letters patent, bearing date
July 3d. 1920, conveyed to said Ford by Philip
Trammel and wife by deed bearing date Aug. Doth,
1927. (The metes and bounds set out in said
Deed Of Trust.)
Also. one tract Of land, containing 800 acres,
being survey No. 29l3, located by virtue of New
Madrid certificate, No SOP, on the west half Of
section 80, township fifty, range Is, conveyed to
said Ford by James Tanner and wife, by deed
bearing date December It'll, 1888. All of the above
described tracts Of land are situate in Howard
County, Missouri.
Also, certain tract Of land lying in the coun.
ties of Howard and Charlton in said State, one
thirteenth of two hundred acres purchased by said
Ford from Talton Turner, part and parcel Of the
tract lying just above the town of Glasgow.
Such title as is vested in Inc as Trustee by said
Deed Of Trust, will convey and none other.
ANDREW J. HERNDON, Trustee.
December End. lS43 3S--3w.