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Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-04-19

uuss GiaM The following slofy
~, Lsen related 10 VA by a gentleman ~
,J.ep IN lhe vicinity Of the place of lh'
.s,nt,enep, and comes 70 ~ through sucl
. ch,oael hat have 40 no fuason 10 doub
n, ruth. II islho last, and, NJ wa think
,hs lesi, beaf story Of the season
There fcsides Ia the north part Of lht
,,wn of An1ogot IN Oxlofd county
MAINE. commonly called Andoyor Sut
,lu..r Two unmarried sisters Of the name
" Rice. They occupy small lafp,
and in the wNlcf, live without any male
assistant. Poverty compels them TO g.
,n,o tho woods TO cut their own fuel and
mt rhis purposo,e low weeks since, they
went out together, without any other
compan.on than faithful dog On this
occasion. the ANNA by his furious bark.
ms. attracted their attention.; and going
toward him, they found him barking, at
the end Of u hollow tree Iying above the
ground, and embedded in the snow. See
inc nothing unusual, they called him OFT
but though always obedlert to them be-
fore, he refused to leave the tree, and
lbarked the more furiously as they turned
s,o leave it, Surprising that q squirrel, or
some other harmless inhabltant OF the
wood might occupy tho hollow OF the
tree, which was of large size and very
much dccayed, they struck the tree with
thelr axe, and found il SO rotten, that the
blow caused piece to fly off,
The mystery Of the dogs barking was
d, once explained To the surprise Of
The sisters, the shaggy fur of black bea
prolruded itself through the hole they ha'
made in the tree. 1t is now evident tina
bear had taken up his winter quarters
IN the hollow tree; and there being I
bounty of ten dollars for the destruction
sof bears, and the skin and grease being
worth four or five dollars, they determin
sd if possible, to secure the prize. ON
twas therefore dispatched for assistance
while the other with axe in hand stoo,
guard.
Shortly after, the curiosity of the Sc
being greater than its usual timidity, tn
sister on guard being desirous of seeing
somerhng more of Bruin in his winte
quarters began topry up the wood tina
covered him. This was easily done, tn
Tree being much deeayed-but the bea
thinking iii bears do think) that sprint
bad come rather suddenly, we suppose
walked up, and pushed out of hrs broker
house to take an observation. Nothin
Haupted, our heroine gave him blow afte
blow with the butt of her axe, and q
9ength despatched him.
Hardly was tbs done, when q secon
bear began to back out of the log cabin
md having killed one, she felt embolden
ID to make way with another, which b
ing done, third making his appearance
nko met The fate Of his companions
When the other sister Seturned, she foun
that during her absence, three good size
bearS had been killed with an axe
eat unparalleled, we think, in the annals {
semae heroism- Aduer User.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-04-19

A SHORT SroEY WITH .MoRAL.-A
young Yankee had formed an attachment
20 daughter Of a very rich old farmer,
end after fully agreeing with the /" bon
nie lassie," went 10 the old fellow to ask
eonsent, and during the ceremony, which
vas an awkward one for Jonathan, he
Nhiltled away at a stick. old man
Matched the movements of the knife, at
me same time continuing to talk on the
prospects of his future son.in-law, as he
opposed, until the stick was dwindled
own to naught. lie then spoke as fol-
.p"S; " You have fine property; you
ave steady habits, good enough looking
w you can't have my daughter! Had
~ made something, no matter what, OF
w SICK you have Whitfield away, you
spu'd have had her; as it is, you cannot
sour property will go as the stick did
sH''e oy little, until all is gone and your
AmIly reduced to want. | have read
spur true character; you have my an
yer" Jonathan conveyed the unhappy
Tvs to his anxious fair one, who, altci
arlng the story burst out Crying
why, you tarDel fool, you, why didn't
Pu say you made litter out OF il, il moth
~ more! Git out! I'll marry the frs
Ter that points his eye at mel will Sc
rooo-oo-o-ooW
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ESTABLISHMENT.

TOHN CREMER respectfully informs
., the citizens of Liberty, and OF Amltt
county, that he has permanently located
himself in the town Of Liberty, for the
purpose of carrying on The BOOT AMI
SHOE MAKING BUSINESS, in all It's
various branches, and in the most durable
as well as fashionable styles.
He hatters himself that from long ex'
perience in the business, he will be able
to give entire satisfaction to all who may
favor him with their patronage.
His materials are all NEW, and Of the
most FASHIONABLE and DURABLE
description.
His prices will be reasonable-in &C
cordance with the times, and the excel
ence Of his materials.
Boots and Shoes REPAIRED at the
shortest notice, and on the most reasona-
ole terms.
A share Of public patronage is respect
fully solicited.
April 3, l845. 6-a'
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-04-19

~ CLEARNEsS OF THE ATMOSPHERE At GREAT
ELEVATIONS. In ascending the high noun.
aims travellers are often much deceived
~ regard to distance, on account Of the
vearness Of the atmosphere. Capt Head
mentions that while among the Andes, he
cropped a candor shot which appeared to
N Il within thirty or forty yards Of the
lace where he stood, but on sending a
nan for ii, to his establishment he found
Nc distance to be so great as 10 take above
al an hour in going and returning, In
ne Pyrenees the celebrated cascade Of
GaVani appears about short mile from
We Auberge, where travellers frequently
gave their mules TO rest, while they pro-
ICED on foot, little aware that they are
merely exposing themselves TO long
ND Iaborious walk of about an hours
Nuration. In the Andes, Humboldt re.
parked this phenomenon, stating, that ia
Che mountains OF Quito he could dstin.
gulsh the white pouch Of person on
horseback, at the distance of seventeen
niles. Another writer notices the same
Act and states that he has seen the plan.
q Venus, in dazzling sunshine at hal
rast eleven O'Clock from the summit Of
NE Pyrenees.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-04-19

The STATE lioUsE. the commiN lon.
ors appointed by the Legislature to super.
intend tho erection of the capitol have
procured quarry Of beautiful rock, and
are progressing with MS much energy as
the circumstances will justify. BY the
fall the old buildings on Capital Hill will
probably be removed, and the ground pre-.
pared for active work when the Legrsla
ture makes further provisions for its
prosecution. Nashville Union.
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TAKEN TIP

DY William l.. Johns, on tho 10th
Nd day of April, 1916, and committed
10 the Jail Of Amite County, Mississippi,
by David Jewett, Esqr., Justice of the
Peace, in and for said county and State,
one negro man, who calls himself
MADISON,
said negro man, Madison, is Of dark
yellow complexion and very good looking
says he is twenty.eight years of age
is about five feet seven inches in height.
lie has lost one of his front teeth, and
there is a small scar on lbs upper lip, and
a scar on the front part of lis throat
caused, as ne says, by wearing irons
has scar on the left knee, and is badly
bitten by dogs. No other marks or scars
.discoyerablo Madison says that he be-
longs to William Agordine, residing in the
Parish Of West Felicana, and State Of
Louisiana.
The owner OF owners OF said negro
man Madison, nrSrequested TO come for
ward prove property, pay all charges
and take him away, or he will be deal
with according to Law in such cases made
and provided.
Nj. NJ. WHITNEY,
Jailorof Amite County
Anril 10. l845, 7-tf
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NOTICE

A 7 the April Term, l845, Of the Prcs
~ bate Court Of Amte County, Mis-
sissippi, the undersigned Administrators
of the estate of James McGehee, deceas-
ed, late Guardian of Ferdinand l.. eau
sey, and Desdemonia Causey, minor heirs
of John II. Causey, deceased, will present
the account Of their lntestate for final
settlement and allowance, at which time
all persons can attend if they think proper
JOHN MOORE,
THOMAS l.. MOORE,
Administrators.
April IL, 1915. 6w3
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When you see fellow marching along
with strut, you may believe he bears
some resemblance toa cabbage, for that
vegetable always has stalk
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-04-19

"Bob, is rivers got legsl" "Not's |
knows on" "Well what the dick'ns
does folks mean about their running,
thenr
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-04-19

To kiss ladies' hands after their lips, as
some do, is like little boys, who, after
they eat the apple, fall to the pairing, out
oil love they have to the apple.
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LlSr on LlsrrER5

blol VT bE Iha
HI ENAlNlNG ~ the l'oAt Uncc, lib
IN cny, Miss, on tho lsrofAprh 1916,
A. Adam. Obedience Mrs,
B-Balcs Burton. Brown Joseph, Bon.
nett rhps Dr. Berry hill Emily Ms, Bon
neg Chas T., Bcol Elias, Bonds ID W.,
Butler Jobe2,
C--Covngton Susan AIRS, Chol(dn, N,
Cooper VIM IT., Crossiey John, Cotroway
Adam Junr, Cotton ], Carroulh +, AIRS,
Cain A W, Cook VIM,
D-Dixon Chas +, Dawson w N, Den
man T. Mrs, Day Sam Il, Davis SAM,
Dreyluss j. Day v
E-Eody Charity AIRS, Edwards 10.
seph, Gilmore d H.
Firth Vim 3, Firth Amanda Mrs,
Fletcher Lucian.
G--Gordon G Miss, Gordon Thos.
H-Elurst Jno l., Harrel Jacob, Iar
per VIM, HUFF PhiIom, Hunter w 81 II,
Hurst A B AIRS, Hamilton Eliza Mrs,
jackson Andrew, Jenkins b II, Jones
Ell. =,
Lea D C DR., Longmire r 4, Lea L
| l., Longmire Anna Mrs.
M-McC VIM, Martin Juo, Nix.
on o <, Moutrie l., Mckinney Lucy
| Mrs.
Mash Joel g.,
O--O'Neill Saml.
Pool NC.
R-Raborne Jer 2, Robinson Jeroms,
Robinson Aaron 2, Raborne Catharine,
Roberts Mary Mrs, Reynolds Mary Mrs
S-Short Mary c Mss, Sherman & u,
Smith Ambrose Scott Jemima, Spurlock /
J 3, Smith Wiley, Shields Jas
T-Tay Tor Clarke, Tucker Lucreiia
Trenthan Matilda, Thompson E Mrs.
W--WIcher Thos 2, Waddlo A. Wa
Ter S, Wilmington w r, Whitaker N {
Mrs, Williams John 9, Weathcrsby II e.
Wilson Jas N, White Alfred, White Jas
E, Wall VIM B, Westbrook R &c.
A. McKOWEN, P. NJ.
April 5, l845. 5w3
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-04-19

Nor BAD. "A wng nj tho race track The
other day, threw dollar down upon "2i'
on roulette table.
"You'll loose" said u sympulhizing
/" Not so fast" replied friend ca mar
at "aln ought TO kNow what he is doing
"Go IT, said the other,
Tho ball rolled IN "2i," and tho woe
coolly pockcted twonly.ouc Mexlcans, re.
marking, as he left tho table, "you see
Tn Of age"
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-04-19

MFRS. TlLLOTSON has just recei-
vB we'd new supply OF HARD
WARE, consisting of Drawing Knives,
Shoe and Pocket Knives, Chisels, Ahg,Es,
Collins Axes and Halchets, Files, Rasps,
Nails, Spades and Shoves, Dlching Sho-
wells, Hoes, Trace Chains, Iron Squares,
together with many other articles OF
hardware. March l.
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NOrlCIi

a ErTERS Of Administration having
been granted to the undersigned at
tho February Term, 1876, OF the Pro-
bate Court OF Amile county, on the es-
tate of Zachariah Lea, deceased, all
persons indebted to said estate are re-
quired 10 make immediate payment, and
those having claims against the same
will present them duly authenticated with.
in the time prescribed by law, or they
will be forever barred.
ALFRED VI. LEA,
Administrator.
March /, l845. 52w6
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Cossrmlcur SrArE pniaos - IReadcf
note such facis ~ lhcsei II 10 said that
here arc 70pfisonefs N the CONNECTICUT
tate prison, of which numbef ia2 con.
less hat they were IN tho daily usc Of ~
0osicatIog jfinks 10 were habiual drunk
,fd., 40 had boon fum.sellcfsi az manu-
lecturers Of II md 90 state that they we're
Under the Influence Of liquor whom lhnS
committed tho crimes for which they arc
committed.
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NOTICE.

NO TOII.
n ETTERS Testamentary having been
IL granted to the undersigned at the
March Term, l945, of the Probate Court
Of Amite county, on the estate of Alex
ander Martin deceased-A persons in
debled to said estate are required TO make
immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same will present
them, duly authenticated within the time
prescribed by law or they will be forever
barred.
WILLIAM MARTIN,
Executor.
March 90, l945. 4w6
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NOTICE.
March /, 1845,
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
n ETTERS OF Administration having
been granted to the undersigned, as
the February Term, l845 of the Probate
Court Of Amite County, on the Estate of
Josiah Lea, deceased ALI persons
indebted to said deceased Estate arc re.
quired to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against the same, will
present them duly authenticated within
the time prescribed by law, or they will
be forever barred.
NIMROD I. ANDERS,
Administrator.
March |, 1916. 52w6
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Nilrlfll

MN President polk's Cabinet u nov
Nn 'ofmed, hnd, according 10 lh1 ip'
formation W. have lately received tom
Washing on, Mtfs "a not q single mfmb =
opposed 10 lhosu gentlemen paying w who
nto indebted 10 We. II our statement IL
not considered credible, 80 will soon IN.
ttoiuco authority that will NO hard lo
dispute T. w HITCHCOCK n co
Ami ~. lnlb.
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NOTICE.
L FILTERS of Administration having
IL been granted to the undersigned at
the March Term, 1845, of the Probate
Court of Amite couny, on the estate OF
James Miller, deceased--thereiore, all
persons indebted to said estate are requI,
red to make immediate payment, aud
those having claims against the same are
requested to present them according 10
law, or they will be forever barred.
CHARLES TATE,
Administrator.
March 90, 1845. 4wo
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NOTICE.
A 4 the April Term, i8l5, of the Pro.
~ bate Court of Annie County, The I'M
dersigncd Administrators Of William B..
Moore, deceased, late Co. Administrator Of
the estate Of Martha Moore, decease !,
will present the account of their intes
tate, for final settlement and allowance,
at which time all persons can attend ii
they think proper.
JOHN MOORE,
THOMAS l.. MOORE,
Administrators.
April 5, 1845. 5w4
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
n ETTERS Testamentary having
n been granted to the Undersigned, at
the February Term, l845, Of the Pro-
bate Court Of Amite county, on the es-
tate Of Edward Forman, decd, all persons
indebted TO Said estate are required to
make immediate payment, and those hav
ing claims against the same, will present
them duly authenticated, within the time
prescribed by law. or they will be forever
barred.
GRIFFIN P. CLAUGlITON,
NEWTON l.. HUFF,
Executors
March /, 1915, 52wo
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JOWWissIunVf8i
Mnlch 20. Ial5 Inc


FINNI 81 7 bbNIN .
A r the next April, Term, lBlb, Of
~ The Probate Court Of Amilo Coun.
", Mississippi will pfcsen, my account
for final settlement aud allowance, as
Guardian Of CasroeH e. Castor, a minor,
deceased, whore all those interested can
attend if they think proper, aud reltn'
auish my letters OF Guardianship,
W. /. CASTOR,
Guardian,
March go, 1916, 3wi
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NOTICE.
A T the April Term, lS45, Of the
~ Probate Court of Amitc county,
Mississippi will present my account as
Guardian of Samuel Oneal for final set
Element and allowance.
CHARLES +. FIELDER,
Guardian, sc.
March s, l645. Iva
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FASHIONABLE BOOT & SHOE

April 10, 1845.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-22

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ArocHA AND THE MEXICAN
MIssroN-Our Washington correspondent, in men,
fonlng Yesterday the arrival Of Senior A. G. Atocha
at Washington from Mexico, coupled the SUPPOSE
ton with his name, that he was on diplomatic
mission. We are assured on the best authority.
that such is not the case. Senior Atocha is on no
diplomatic mission-he has important claims on the
Mexican government; but In consequence Of his in
tlmacy with General Santa Anna the present exec,-
tiveaof that republic is hostile to him without rea
son or GAUGE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-22

LONG ISLAND ROUTE TO Decentralization the
rain Tor Boston, over Long Island, will leave the
south Ferry at quarter past A. NJ, instead of
haii past y They will leave Boston ate A. M. in
stead OF 4 These changes are excellent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-22

INDIAN News The persons who were on trial be-
fore the District Court OF tho United States for the Dis
trct of Arkansas upon tho charge of burning some
houses in the vicinity Of Fort Gibson and assaulting
some Cherokee women, occupants thereof have been
discharged for want Of evidence.
On Saturday night last, Fort Smith, soma rowdy SOL
diers, getting drunk, assailed Creek Indian and boat
him nearly to DEATH is said without any provocation
from the Creek. They also assaulted and badly beat
with heavy sergeant swords some white men, with the
same wantonncss. , a
We learn that another press will be started in the
Quoted by native editor
The annual council OF the Creeks commenced on
thnrsday last and from what we learn will DO well
attended The runners which sent to the prai-
RES did not succeed in bringing in tho wild Tribes but
the contrary, narrowly escaped being murdered let
ter from agcnliennin the Ctcc,S Nation to friend in
tins place, stacs that tile which were sent to the
Comancbcs robbed and chased six days and nights
and escaped very narrowly.
The Pawnccs, II is thought, will war upon the Creeks
during the ensuing summer. The Creeks will decide
during the present council the course 10 bc pursued to-
ward them. There Is much important business to be
transacted and upon the whole will be well worthy of
attendance.
The Wacoes Kchces and Caddocs are the only prairie
tribes that will be represented. NI
The writer above referred to saws that he was present
when the upper Greeks sent the news OF the reception
OF inc runners by the Comanchcs to Roly Mcintosh,
ana That he thinks that there great probability Of
+" irolic" this summer.
The report Of tho murder Of party Of Creeks, who
went OUT on tho paircs to trade is confirmed; among
NICK Miller, Mr. Coke, Joan Connor Bill Common, John
kitchun, AMI ,scrcrt otacis lao Greeks will handle
the Comanccr rather ronshsy If they get hold of them
.1rkansas lnssIhsenrer, Mrga
ssussurc. the dist igushed naturalist is dead
aged II,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-22

Rev. Moyse Forticr, cure Of ST. George d'Aubert-
GALLON on his way to g. Marie by water was drowned
with several othsrperscns, opposite o. vnAcis
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-22

Morals OF ST.. LoUis.--The following is from the
81 Louis Republican of the 9th instant The cri-
The docket Of the present term will be large there
being one hundred and seventy cases to try from the
last term, In addition TO the indictments which will
DO found BY the grand jury Nearly hrccfourths Of the
above cases are for various violations of the license laws
OF the State When Is recolleced that this court holds
SIX terms year some conception may be formed Of the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-22

STEAMER RHODE ISLAND. Capt. Thayer, performed
her first trip to Providence direct, in IL hours and
~ minutes. She is now called an outsider
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Movements OF TravcIlers.

The principal hotels exhibited sad contrast last night
IN point OF numbcrs to the lists Of the preceding evening
The has been suggested to u.s. exists IN the pre-
samed state of unhealthiness of the city and the exis
ence OF contagious maiady We leave 1t to the proper
authorities, now in office, to set the public mind right
upon this important subect and to the Board of Health
to produce honest and faithful and candid testimony
to such facts as may come before them their
wards. We found at the
AMERIcAN-Jno Randall. Jr, Alabama; J. A. Constant,
Chapman, Savannah; W.. T. Thompson, Albany;
Messrs Hopkinson, Henry and Emblem PHILADELPHIA, r.
vine and Neyin, Pittsburg; Jos. A. Spencer, Utica
AsToR-A. Woodruff, Paterson; Jno @. Gardner. Rio
Janeiro; j. b. Sclby London; Captain Hall Baltimore
late from Canton Mr. Greedy, Antigua; George Beach
Hartford; g. b. Johns and A. c. Lambert and families
Boston; Temple, Albany; Crawford Toronto.
.CiTY.-yohn Brown, New London; Captain Fetherly
Norfolk; Captain Chambcrling, brig Henry Wodis: Col
and Mrs. Fahly, illinois; q. NJ. Stevens philadelphia:
two Taylors and Perkhard, Cuba Herman Beche, Alba
ny: John Foster, Northampton
FRANxLIN.-H. M. Mixer. ALBANY; E. B. Palmer, Bos
ton; H. F. Hagins, Iowa; George Parker, Boston.
GLoBE.-L. Richard and L. La Muzigncro Boston. n
T. Brown, Philadelphia Colonel Thorpe ii. b. NJ seth
Regt Eyre and Massey, Philadelphia; Courtney Tag.
CART, London
HowARD-C. c. shey Mississippi Stockhole and John.
son, Hull; j. Vran Baltimore; L. H. Tapp Troy; Lewis
Richards Troy; l.. Dupler, Connecticut s. G. Cameron
Troy; CIB Grinncll, Boston J. Johnson, Atteboro'.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Shove, Baltimore; Benedict, Alba
ny; Holden Providence; Pierpoin Providence; George
V. Sheridan, Mobile; Al. Mofat, Rochester
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rAkTicuL<Rs or Elsx ~ GaEEswIcH. ST., or TuxsDx,
MhT@Ihe fire. 1t Is believed, broke out in wardrobe
which there was quantity of locofoco matches.and
IpPosed that mice. which were in the habit Of ire
h;s nau struck or scratched some OF the Matches
nhS s them 70 ignite Thisis certainly very pro-
n mere 70 ~ greet deal Of damage done in the d.
f pa.or 81 .ne mouse the furniture greatly damaged
anu ea,e,s eneiy burned, hesidsss quantity Of orna
tSe nocs .nousn We are informed that several Of
S Pouo o,ce were On tne spot The lady Of the house
Tt H mom s,oen on ,aoie IN an upper apartment
and stoc srs nsrro 20 Toss ,nan 5000 The premises
. on az 20 nsaeu. must also state the great