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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-04-21

The CONVENTION WITH MExIco.-This agree
ment provides that the interest which has accrued
upon The claims of our citizens, already acknowl-
edged by Mexico, shall he paid on the Both of this
menlh - and from that date the principal shall be
paid within five years in equal instalmonis every
three months. Another Convention is TO meet to
settle all claims not already ascsraiRed and ack-
newlodged. The Conventions were exchanged at
Washington on tho 2Sth ult.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-04-21

An Old Hero. John Johnson, an old Revou-
tionury soldier, died on the 18th inst. in Allegheny
township Wesnoreland county, in tho l03d year
of his age. He served in the continental army
during the whole ofihs Revolutionary War, fought
at The battles OF White Plains, Trenton, Princeton,
Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Stony
Point, Guilford Court House, and Yorktown,
whore Lord CORVALLIS eapiIulaled and surrsnd :
cred 10 Gen. Washington in oil the battles and
skirmi'hes OF Gen. Anthony Wayne, he formed
one Of The foroTn hopen
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-04-21


could not keep Inc from drowsness- The revel OF
the previous night and the early hour at which l
had risen, added 10 the solitude, gave me quite
disposition 20 indulge in a bit Of innocent sleep.
Confident that the first bnyng of the pack would
arouse me, selected nice place on the white
beach Of the creek and prepared mysalf for re-
pose. Wherever leaves were TO be found, trouh-
lesome little species OF vermin called the 'red-bug'
abounGed; SO scraped together pile OF dry sand
for pillow, aid my gun beside me. and lE mo
msnl was in the land oil dreams. Talk OF luxury !!
quiet sleep in the forest is the most dele ious
biz Of enjoyment ever vouchsated by the gods to
man. A glass Of soda water the morning after a
debauch i the meeting with an old flame ten years
after separation, aud finding her transformed from
a blooming, delicate girl, into a buxom maroR
with family Of five children around her-lhe
anBhaton of an ugly corn between two toes
aud thousand other things are all very delight
FIJI i'm their way, but should live long enough 10
witness the realization Of Parson Mller's proph-
ecy, no incident that eau happen to mo will eclipse
the genuine enjoyment of that superb nap in the
woods. | slumbered for hours. Alter awhile my
dreams, wild in images, changelul and incohereDt,
assumed a more regular form Z; heard the deep
bowling OF the dogs rs with their noses TO The
ground they followed the trail-l saw the buck
dash from his covert and with startling sounds
come nearer and nearer with The speed OF light
ming toward me. My gun was cooked Snd was
bringing II 10 my shoulder when the gallant an
imal, then within few rods OF me, stopped az
though transfixeJ, and for an instant "snufed the
tainted gale" Ii was then while his magnificent
aners lay back upon his shoulders, that fred
the repor, aroused me and brought me 10 my feet
| My gun laid beside me in the sand | was moi
mistaken in the music Of the hounds, however,
for dozen OF them were close at hand, and on
the opposite side of the creek, three rods from
me, was one OF the finest bucks ever seen, as d cad
rs though his heart had never beat And while
gazed in establishment, "Devil Jim Moore" rush.
cd from the bushes, dropped his gum aud in an
instant his knife was at the throat of the animal
he had shot, and the sport was over.
BE assured, reader, that have not been enga.
ge6 in deer hunt since lhat period.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-04-21

The editor Of the Alton Telegraph who is
member of the Illinois Lsgisla ure, says that an
extra session Of tho Legislature OF that State will
be called to repeal all ld0s for The collection 81 debts
in consequence Of the decision OF the U. 5. SUI
preme Court declaring the valuation laws uncon-
stitutonal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-04-21

known, that what is called lemon syrup, made from
sulphuric acid, is an sffecIual preventive Of the
disease known as the painters cholic." Those
who labor in white lead manufactures ought new
er to be without il, for where il has been used, that
terrible disease is unknown. SO says the celsbra-
ted German chemist, Lebeg.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-04-21

Large Edeie,-Erastus Geer, OF West Rupert
W., shot bald eagle, few weeks since, measur-
ing seven feet four inches from the extremity Of
one wing 10 that OF the other. A double spring
steel trap was attached to QUE of It's ieet
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-04-21
GOLDEN MAXIM.

A Sabbath well spent
Brings a week Of coRtent,
And health for the tolls of to morrow;
But Sabbath proianed,
Whatsoe'er may be gained,
Is n certain forerunner OF sorrow.
Sir Matthew Hale.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-04-21

Tigers in Singapore, More than 800 of The ma.
,ives Of this island NEARLY one in every hundred)
are annually killed by tigsrs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-04-21

her death, tried the path Of virtue afterwards, but
II was too laie.' !
Tie had resolved to reform for the sake Of his
tcife, and not for the sake of uiriueU S. Gazette.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-04-21

From T'erus. BY the arrival ofthe steam pack
ct New York, we have received Galveston papers
TO the 9th ult. From former advices il appeared
that Judge Robinson, one of the Texian prison.
ers captured by Gen. Woll at San Antonio, had
been entrusted with official propositions for an ac-
commodatien between the two countries. by
this arrival the terms of the proposed arrange
Inent have TRANSFERRED. They are as follows:
LIST. II is proposed tho, Texas should acknowl-
edge the sovereignty of Mexico.
2i. A general act of amnesty to be passed for
past acts in Texas.
Sd Texas to form on independent department
Of Mexico.
4,h. Texas to be represented in the General
Congress.
5th. Texas 10 institute, or originate all local
laws rules and regulations.
9Th. No Mexican troops, under any prsteneo
whatever, TO he stationed in Texas.
The Civilian, which publishes the foregoing
propositions, speaks of them in decidedly favor
able manner and demands for them serious and
respectful consideration. 1t is understood thar
Santa Ana 10 willing TO concede every thing to
Texas, except The name of sovereignty lie is
convinced of the utter impossibility efreconquer-
ing the country, and is anxious 10 make terms
while he can do SO with honor.
| A Galveston paper states that it learns from un-
doubted authority that the siege Of Campeachy is
to he raised by the Mexicans about the LIST Of April.
They dread the sckly season, and have already
lost one fifth of their army.
Specimens of Texas sugar, said to be equal to
that of Louisiana, have been received by the Edi'
tor Of the Galveston Times
The Telegraph states that it has received a let
ter from Washington announcing that Col. But
Ter, the Commissioner on the part OF the United
States had arrived with twenty men at the Wa
CO village, for the purpose Of treating with the va
rous tribes Of Indians in conjunction with the
Commissioners of Texas.-yN o. Bee, 3d.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-04-21

"The antlered monarch of the waste
Sprang from his heathery couch in haste,
But e'er his fleet career he took,
The dew drops from his flank he shook,
Like crested leader proud and high,
Raised his beamed frontlet to the sky;
A moment gazed down the dale,
A moment snuffed the tainted gale,
A moment listened to the cry,
That thickened as the chase drew nigh;
Then as the head most foes appeared,
With ono brave bound the copse he cleared,
And stretching forward free and far,
Sought the wild heaths of Uam- War;
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01
RANKRIIPT SALE.

Is S Assignee in Bankruptcy Of Robert Ill L.
- Adams, will, on Saturday, the SUN
day of September, A. D. 1913, between the
hours of 8 O'Clock, A. NJ. and 5 o'clock, +.
~, sell at the Court House door in the
town Of Princeton, 10 Washington county
ali the tile claim and inierest which said
Adams had in or to the following described
land situated in said county and State, TO-
wit: Section No. 36, Township No. Is, Of
Range No. 6, vest. Section No. 2, Town
ship No. II, of Range No. 6, west Sec
ton No 6, Of Township No. II. Of Range
No. 5 West. The east half Of Section
mo. /, of Township No. II, of Range
No. 6. West, and the North half Of Section
mo IL, of Township No. IL, of FRANCE No
6 West.
4 ! will sell and convey only such right as is
vested in me al. assignee as aforesaid.
r. Fl. CAGE, Assignee.
August 25, lS43 74t.r
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01
Attachment Notice.

Thomas 6. Upper In Bolivar Circuii Court
VS.. January Term, l843.
Travis H. Reeves.O Attachment for $50 90.
N pursuance of an order OF the Circuit
\ Court of Bolivar county at the above sta
ted term, it appearing 10 the satisfaction Of
the court that the defendant is a non-resi-
dent Of the State Of Mississippi Notice is
hereby given, that an attachment was issued
at the suit of the above named plaintiff.
Thomas q. upper, against the estate of
the said Travis II. Reeves for the sum of
Fifty Eight Dollars, which attachment was
levied on the property of said Travis IT.
Reeves; that said suit is still pending in the
Circuit Court of Bolivar county in the State
| Of Mississippi, and that, unless lbe defend
ant shall appear, give special bail and plead
on or before the first Monday of October
nert, judgment will be entered, and the es-
tate so attached, will be sold.
| Test. A. B. DODD, Clerk.
August 25, 1913. [Pr fee $40 sol 7-6t
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01
ANNUNCTATE.
Far SberiR

For Sheriff.
We are authorized to announce "a W /
FUQUA, as a candidate for the Office 0ftlles IF |
of Yazoe county, at the next electio.
For Probate Judge.
We are authorized to announce lHoMAs
B. WOODWARD, ESQ. as a candidateIor re-
election to the Office of Probate JudgI at the
November election.
We are authorized to announce Dab r.
RICHARDS, Esq, as a candidate for u Office
of Probate Judge of Yazoo county lat the
next November election.
For Circuit Court Gler&
We are authorized to annouee T. w.
WIRELESS, as a candidate for th( Office Of
Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Ya3o county,
at the next November election,
We are authorized TO announc, THos P
SLADE as candidate for re-electiA to The
office OF Clerk Of the Circuit Court I Yazoo
county, at the next November elecpn.
For Assessor.
We are utheTized to announce Wax. II.
KEmPToN, as candidate for the Office o.
Assessor of Yazoo county, at the neY Elec.
lion.
We are authorized to announce bHN A
Howard, as a candidate for recollection to the
Office Of Assessor of Yazoo county at thu
next November election.
We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
Z. HAYS, as candidate for the Office o
Assessor of Yazoo county, at the text No
vember election.
We are authorized to announce john O
| HUNTER, as a candidate for the offica OF As
SCISSOR of Yazoo county, at the nextNovem
Der election,
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01
NOTICE

s hereby given TO all whom it NAV con.
ceTn, that at the July Term, 1913, Of the
iazoo Probate Court, Letters of Administra-
tlonwere granted TO me on the estate ofJno.
b. Miller, deed, of Yazoo City. All per-
sons having claims against said estate, are
required TO present them for payment with
IN the time prescribed by law or the statute
OF limitations will be plead in bar of their
recovery; and those indebted to said estate
are requested TO call and cancel their obi
cations, that said estate may be speedily
settled.
NATHANIEL ROYSTER. Admir-
". E. PUeH, Atty.
Yazoo city, Aug Is, ls43. Gilt.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01
Notice.

T. w. QUAoKENBoss, Esq, into whose
hands have already been placed many of the
accounts due US, and into whose hands we
shall place all, is duly authorized by US 10
make collection Of the same, in whatever
manner by him may be deemed best. Per
sons who owe us wishing TO save unneces-
sary trouble and expense, will do so by call
ing on Mr.. Quackenboss. and making settle
ment in some manner convenient TO them.
selves. For our labor and OUTLAWS remu-
neralion Of almost any kind will satisfy US
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01
The VOInnf.

Owing TO the low stage of water in the
Yazoo river, Captain Wallis has changed the
time Of making the regular trips of the Vo-
liant between this and Vicksburg, and the
number from three trips to two per week.
The boat leaves hero every Monday and
Thursday at II NJ, and departs from Vicks
burg on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8
O'Clock, A. NJ
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01
.Port-Glbson meraId !:
HALLO!

Dye hear our answering shou. to your
greeting, friend Jacobs9 Imagine it. So,
you have one Tyler biped in Port Gibson.
We know not Of an animal here that goes
on two legs or four legs for Tgler. Gus is
elegant. lie wont publish narrative Of bis
voyage on the Ohio until be has caught
gudgeons ia some brook near the Green
Mountains. lie says some such excursion
before presenting to the world new book.
is the fashion Of tue day. His dOub-lOOns
were of like looms, after having worn a hole
in his pant'loons.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01
Q. D. GIBBS.
Yazoo Citv.-N

YazOo City,-Mi.
~ Ill practice in the Courts Of the 10Th
Judicial disirict,-The Supreme, Fed
eral and Chancery courts, at Jackson;-and
the Chancery court at Carrollton.
.*** He will give especial attention to the
adjusting Of titles to real estate in Yazoo and
counties adjoining
August IL, 1913. 5-3m
The 'Southron, Jackson the Daily Goa
rer,' Natchez and the American Eagle.
Memphis, Tenn. will insert the above three
months, and send their billsto this Office for
payment.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01
NOTICE

s hereby given, that the Probate Court Of
= Bolivar county, Mi, having granted 10
The undersigned, Letters Of Administration
on the estate Of Elias F. Deloach. decd
Persons Indebted TO said estate are request
ed TO make immediate payment, and all per-
sons having claims against said estate will
present them properly authenticated within
the time prescribed by law, or they will be
forever barred.
JOSEPH MCGUIRE, Admir-.
August %. I843. 7-6t
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01
VVhig Candidate for Auditor,

The vacancy that occurred in the Wing
Ticket by the withdrawal Of Luke Lea, of
Kinds county, has been filed by The State
Central Committee having nominated Amos
r. JOHNSON Esq, as candidate for Auditor
Of Public accounts. The selection made
by the Committee is all that could have been
desired. Mr.. Johnson is an honest man,
a talented man, an able public speaker, and
a man calculated to win the confidence,
esteem and friendship Of those among whom
his elecloneering campaign may place him
No man, except our candidate for Governor
is possessed of better qualifications TO Sc
cure votes, and we consider the election o.
General Clayton and Amos z. Johnson az
certain.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01

VI The citizens Of Philadelphia have
presented handsome and elegantly finish
ed sword to Com. Mckenzie. II is orna-
monled with appropriate devices of ships,
anchors, and other naval emblems. One Of
the guards bears the inscriplion-"Present-
cd by the citizens Of Philadelphia 10 Com.
mander Alexander Slidell Mckenzie Of
the United States Navy, 1913"
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01

~ AVA tSoSootPPf3 ~ 4FOV' cfHts 1910
Bonnalfa s. Co. Vendi. Exponas to
vs.. Nov. Term, IS43.
David Lemay, ct al.
10y virtue of the above stated writ TO me
- directed, shall expose 10 public sale,
at the Court House door of Yazoo county,
in the town Of Benton, within the hours
prescribed by law, on
Monday, the I'd day Of October neat,
to the highest bidder, for cash, all Of the
right title and interest of the defendant,
David Lemay, in and to the following des-
cribed land, to-wit:-The west half north
west quarter Section 7, Township s, Range
3, West; east half of southeast quarter
Section /, Township s, Range 4, west; west
half OF southwest quarter and south half of
east half of southwest quarter Section /,
Township 8, Rage A, west. Also, west
half southeast quarter east half southwest
quarter and east half southeast quarter Sec.
tion %, Township 8, Range 3, west; east
half Of northeast quarter east half of south
east quarter east half southwest quarter
west half southeast qurter east half of north
west quarter west half southwest quarter
and west half northwest quarter Section 80,
Township 8, Range 8, west, The same hav-
ing been levied on as the property Of the
defendant, David Lemay, 10 satisfy plaintiffs
claim and costs.
A. MILLER. Marshal, S. D. NJ.
By w. L. Bate, d. M.
Auos ID. 1913. Tpr fee 1921 B-5l
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01
From the Port Gibson Herald of Aug. II.
TO the YaZOO Whig:-

Friend Stevens, we can't get that bet la
ken "no how - we have but one Tyler man
in our town, and he is entirely too smart TO
risk section Of gingerbread on His Acct
dency's nomination. How is "Gus?' When
does he intend publishing his journal of a
voyage up the Ohio river? Has he got
small change for his Cincinnati Doubloons
yet?
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01

or BY letter from Captain Young,
who is we'll and most favorably known TO
our citizens and the travelling community
Of this section of country, we are informed
that his new boat for the Yazoo river trade,
the building of which he has been superin-
tending at Cincinnati, was launched about
two weeks since, and that so soon as she
shall have been fitted out completely, and
all things arc in readiness, she will depart
from thence for Yazoo City.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01

or There have been very heavy foods
storms and tornadoes, in the East Of late,
causing loss oflife and vast destruction Of
properly
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01
RANKRuPT SAFE.

"A Assignee in Bankruptcy of James A.
- Brooks, will on the 30th day of Sep
TENDER, 1913, between the hours Of q
o'clock, "A. NJ, and 5 O'Clock, P. NJ, sell at
the Court House doorin the town OF Prince
ton, in Washington county. the following
described land, situated in said county,
to-wit: the west half and the northeast quar-.
ter of section 81, of Township 10, Of Range
6, west.
/ will sell and convey only such interest
as Is vested in me as assignee as aforesaid
r. IT. CAGE, Assignee.
August 25, lS43. 7-4t
JOB PRINTING
Neatly and editiousIg executed at This
faET-I M
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01
NOTICE

ETVHE undersigned. as administrator of the
a estate. of NJ. B. Hamer. decd, will at
the next September Term of the Probate
Court, make an annual settlement with said
court. F. BARKSDADE, Admir-.
Yazoo city, Aug. 10, I843. est.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01
NOTICE.

Thomas Kearney, admin YAzoo CIRcUlr
istrator de bonis non Of CoURT.sittino as
the Estate Of Isaac Cald- court Of chan
well. decd, complainant. cery, Nav Term.
VS.. l943.
Malcaha %. Hackeu,et
HTPON opening of ne matters in the com.
y plainant's Bill. and II having been pro.
ven 10 the satisfaction of the court that Vim
cent Galloway, Edwin AMerritt and Samuel
R. Smith, reside beyond the jurisdiction Of
The Stale of Mississippi is therefore
considered by the Court, that the said de-
PENDANTS, pon-residents as aforesaid, appear
here, either in their proper person or By
some Attorney Of this court, on OF by the
first day Of the next termsof the same, and
plead, answer or demur to the compliments
Bill, the several allegations therein will be
taken for confessed, and the matters thereof
decreed against them.
1t is also considered By the court. that 4
copy Of the foregoing order Be published ii
the Yazoo City Wing, newspapers publish
ed in Yazoo city for theteTm Of Two months
THO. p. SLADE. clerx.
By Gin. BAnNEs. 81
N. G. s. S. Z. Nye, Soils fof complainan..
Aug. Il, 1913. lpr. fee $I7l 5-9t.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01

OF We think we have discovered the
analogy existing between "Caris, Drays and
other Vehicles and Nine Pin Alleys" con-
ceTning which we were somewhat puzzled
last week. Il is clear that with either a
man may "roH on"
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01

NEWSPAPERS. Encourage Iibery Of speech
therefore Encourage it in your halls of
legislation Encourage it in your temples
ofjustice-in your lecture rooms-in allthe
business of tife-but above all, in your news
papers Your newspapers are the mightiest
preachers Of earth. They are more numer-
Gus, more active, and more listened to and
with them, libery Of speech is every thing.
not every thing for THEM, for they can get
along, and do get along, as you may see, and
prosper all the better and grow all the richer
sometimes for not being permitted to think
for themselves or to speak above their breath
but every thing for you, every thing for your
children, every thing for your country, every
thing for mankind.-John Neal.
The late Postmaster At Berlin Centre, Trun-
bull countys Ohio, in announcing his reno-
val and resignation to head quarters, adds
The following impudent but not consolatory
Postscript:
PS. don't know Of any Tyler man in
the township; Though if you wish it can
name some individuals that sou might posi-
bly, buy; but not any respectable once
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01

GT To Capt. p C. Wallis we are in.
debied for Louisville, Cincinnati and ST.
Louis papers.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01

New MODE OF FIsHING.-Some persons
residing on the banks of the South Elkhorn,
Ky., have discovered new method of ia.
king fish which has proved very successful
Any rock under which fish may have con
concealed themselves is violently struck
with sedge hammer-ihe fish are stunned
rise TO the surface of the water, where
they float, and are secured by the fishermen
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01

6r The 'Quarto Wig published al
Holmesvle, in this State, is 10 be discon-
tnuod, and in its place will be issued a neal
quarto paper entitled the "PLANTERs' FREE
PREss.''
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01

or Our friend George B. Harlow, after
having purchased new press and the me-
cessary type, hasresumed the publication of
the "Atala Ga.ene,' at Kosciusko.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01

A. MILLER. Marshal, S. D. NJ.
By w L. BATTE, D. NJ.
Aug. "a, Is43. Lpr fee $l2I 6-5a
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-01
MaPshaI9S Sale,

In the Circuit Court of the United States
for the Southern District of the State
Of Mississippi, to NoU. Term, ls43.