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Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-07-26

homas amla Este ftunon Tor ~
Gcation--By AmeHc
J Smith
|NnDERED that SAID petition be pub
V y lishe3 in The Liberty Advocate iol
four successive weeks.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
ANTE County, s. s,
To all persons Interested in The Reai
Estate of THOMAS SMITH, Deceased--
GREETING:
NOU are hereby cited to be and per
n sonally appear before the Probate
Court Of Amite county, on the
Fourth .Honlay Of June, I845,
and show cause, ii any you can, why an
order should not be granted agreeable to
the following petition, to.wil:
To the Hon. john WALKER, Judge of Pro-
bate, for he county Of Ami:e and Sta't
Of Miss ssippi.
NOUR Petitioner, Amelia Smith
widow Of Thomas Smith, deceased
late Of Amite county, would spectiuily
represent 10 your honor, that n the life
/ me Of her sald husband, he was seized
and possessed Of the following real estate,
to Which your p'iiiouer hath not a,
any tine relinqolsbed her right OF dover,
viz: The west half OF the north west
qnarIcr, the nor:h west quarter OF The
south west quarter, the south west guar
ter OF The south east quarter, the south
west quarter Of the south west quarter,
the north east quarter Of the south west
quarter, and the S, ulh east quarter Of The
south west quarter, all Of section sew
tnieen, township two, and range three
east, containing in the whole Two hun
dred and eighly-6ve acres Of land
Your petitioner would therefore repre-
sent 10 your honor, that, according TO
The statute IN such cases made and PR vi
ded, in this state, relative to dowers, that
she is entitled 10 one third part Of The
aforesaid land, and to her choice as to its
location. And she would further pray
your honor to issue writ 10 the proper
officer, and require him 10 Summon com
misSioners as IS 10 The statute made and
provided, 10 SET off BY meies and hounds
to your petilinner, her dover, as a!ore.
said, and your petitioner will ever pray.
&c.
AMELIA SMITH,
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TOS"rPCNEM ENy.

he sale Of the following described
KeaI Es'a'e is postponed until the
8 Fourth Monday. III 28h Juiy.
RANSOME J. CAUSEY,
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RANGERS SALE.
FoNrlh dan al Angnst nert,

Will sell at Public Auctiaa OF Non,
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To all persons interested in thc Reaf Is
tate If IEPrnA HARRINGTON, deceased
t1REETI Nc.
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NWIIE IUUNIF' y
10 all persons in'freSteI IN he ReaI
Estate i HENRY l.. HILL, deceased
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nEMAlNING 10 the Post Office, Lib
erty, Miss, on the first OF ~
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1845-11-27

IT MUST GO HARD WITH THE FRENCH
During the late French war, farmer re-
marked to the rector of the parish that the
contest would 60 very hard with the French.
The rector replied that, if it pleased God,
he hoped it would. ''Nay," said the far
mer, II am sure it will, then; for He says
by the prophet Ezekiel, xxxv. l, 2, 81 Son
of man, set thy face against Mount Seir.'
Now, my wife, who is better scholar than
am, says this can be nothing but .Mounseer,
the French; and in almost the next verse
it is still stronger, for there the prophet adds:
%, Mount SER, am against thee, and |
will make thee most desolate' .
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1845-11-27

LAUGHTER.-Laughter has even dissipa-
ted disease and preserved life by sudden
effort of nature. We are told that the grea,
Erasmus laughed SO heartily at the satyr by
Reuchlier and Van Hutton that he broke an
imposthume, and recovered his health In
a singular treatise on Laughter, Joubert
gives two similar instances: A patient be-
ing very low, the physician, who had Or
dered dose Of rhubarb, countermanded
the medicine, which was left on the table
A monkey in the room, jumping up, disco
vered the goblet, and having tasted, made
terrible grimace. Again, only putting his
tongue to it, he perceived some sweetness
Of the dissolved mamma, while the rhubarb
had sunk to the bottom. Thus embolden-
ed, he swallowed the whole, but found it
such a nauseous portion that, after many
strange and fantastic grimaces, he grim
ned his teeth in agony, and in violent
fury threw the goblet on the floor. The
whole affair was so ludicrous that the sick
man burst into repeated peals of laughter,
and the resovery of cheerfulness led to
health.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1845-11-27
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not marked on the advertisement it will be pub
lished until forbid, and charged accordingly. A
liberal deduction made to those who advertise by
the year.
Communications addressed to this office must be
post paid
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1845-11-27
THE GOOD WIFE.

THE GOOD WIFE.
The good wife is a being selected by
benign Providence to scatter the roses of
Icontentment, and strew the dark and SER
Ipentlne paths of life with the choicest. the
most fadeless flowers, and is truly the Hbest
Igllt of God to man." Formed to charm. to
failure and fascinate the whole soul of an
Iafectionate husband, she can at any time
transfuse portion Of her own spirit into
his, and by the powerful magic of smile,
change in moment the bitter draught of
his existence to dreams of the most deli
Iclous nectar. 49,. ..-.-.
She is the creature of the powerful at
tractive system, in which revolve, with uni
Iorm motion, all the bewitching graces, all
the home-born delights of refined and tran
quill love. She gives new charm, and adds
an exquisite delight to all the blandish-
ments of social life. Solitude is stranger
where she dwells; and Melancholy, pass
ing over his mournful story, dares not ap-
proach her consecrated mansion.
| She is the silver wand which chases a.
way the demon of sorrow, and restores the
sunshine of her soul. In her right hand is
health, happiness and dawning honors and
In her left, an inverted mirror rejecting the
lovelest objects in creation.
A good wife will soften the asperity of
L thy temper, and smoothe thy brow, cIonded
with sadness, and whisper in softest accents
the language of consolation to thy droo2
ing heart. She will form thy mind to gen
erOus eXertlons, and make thee nobly emu
lous of real greatness; and when the last
faint flashes of life's expiring lamp have
quivered out their little moment, her tears
will moisten thy clay-clod form; and her
prayers ascending for thy final happiness.
will gently watt thy disembodied spirit to
the garden Of the Paradise Of God.
A DYING Who that has
watched beside the sick-the dying couch
of beloved being-doeS not remember
the dreary, desolate blank that succeeds the
moment of dissolution While life remains
hope will linger. From the ark of it's af-
Itectlons the heart still sends forth the dove
over the wide waste of affliction, fondIy
dreaming of her return with the olive branch
of Hope and Joy. The mind too fully oc-
cupied with the duties of the sick chamber,
has scarcely leisure to dwell upon aught
beside. To smooth the pillow-to watch
over the unquiet slumber-to sweeten the
bitter draught with affections hand-to
read the languid eye-anticipate the broken
wish-these, these and a thousand other
kindly offices fill up the weary hours, and
twine the loved one in its helplessness
, closer and closer round the heart But
when the last scene has closed on the be-
ing we have so loved and tended-when
the warm heart can no longer feel our care,
nor the beaming eye smile its thanks-then
ii is that the weary frame and crushed spi-
rit sink together in utter help pless loneliness.
Beyond that silent chamber the wide world
appears one trackless waste, and as we gaze
on the still cold features of the departed,
we long for the wings of the dove, to "fy
away and be at rest" -..
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1845-11-27

All accidental sorrows may be dwelt up
on with calmness, or recollected with gra-
titude to him who sent them; the sorrows
which spring from ourselves preserve their
unmitigated bitterness.
AWINTER ScRAP.-The following quaint
epitaph was written on a tombstone at
Firth, in Derbyshire, England. The COM
parison is seasonable:
Our life is but a winters day,
Some only breakfast and away!
Others to dinner stay, and are full fed
The oldest man but sups and goes to bed!
Large is his debt who fingers out the day
Who goes the soonest has the least to pay!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION

The Annual Convention of the Pro,es,an, T..
piscoPal Church of Virginia. the meeting of
which We briefly noticed in our last, having FIN
ished its labors, adjourned on Saturday nivht at
III o'clock, to meet on the 3rd "Wednesday Of Nav
next, in Petersburg. We have not LEANED that
any business, beyond matters of routine. ENGAGED
the attention Of the Convention. As our readers
are generally aware, the session of the LEGISLATIVE
body of the Episcopal Church in this Diocese,
has been, for some years past, a season in which
the transaction Of business has been but Sec
ondary consideration TO that of the RELIGIONS ed-
fca,ion Of the crowds from all parts Of the State
which its recurrence attracts. Divine Service
was held three OF four times day. not only in
the Episcopal, but in the Presbyterian, Baptist
and Methodist Churches. Confirmation was
| held on Saturday night, and the Communion add
ministefed on Sunday to moro than 400 persons.
The number of Clergymen in attendance was up.
wards OF 70, and of Lay Delegates IS.
The Religious services We're closed ON Sunday
night, by an eloquent sermon from Bishop JOINS,
and an able and impressive address TO the Clergy
and Lalty, from Bishop MEADE.
| we are requested to state, that Resolutions ex.
presslve of the thanks of the Convention tc the
different denominations for the use of tbei,
Churches, and to the Citizens of the town for
their kind ness and hospitality, were unanimous
~ adopted.-Frederieksbur Herald.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05
TmE NEW CONSTITUTION OF LOUISIANA.

THE NEW CONSTITUTION OF LOUISIANA.
The Convention for amending the State Con-
stitution Of Louisiana, which has been in session
for some months past, adjourned sine die on the
10th ult. The principal changes made are-ls,
An extension of the right Of suffrage to all white
male citizens above twen.y-one years Of age, who
have been residents Of the State for two years pre-
ceding the time they offer to vote.-No natural
lied citizen is allowed 10 vote until two years af
ter he has become citizen. end. Instead Of the
life tenure, the Judges OF the Supreme Court are
70 be appointed for eight years, and the Judges of
inc lower Courts for six years. Sd. Sheriffs,
Coroners, Clerks of Courts, and Justices of the
feace' are made elective by the people. 4th. The
sessions Of the Legislature are to be biennial. and
limited to sixty days. 9Th. The Legislature pro.
hibited from granting any Bank Charters, or re-.
newing any now in existence and also from loan
ing the credit of the State, or borrowing money,
except In case of war, invasion, or instruction.
9th. The Governor, Lieut.. Governor, and Sem
ate, elected for four years. and the House for two
years. 7th. All citizens dsfranchized both as To
voting and holding office, who may fight duel
or be in any way connected with fighting duel.
whether in or out Of the State. 9Th. Future a.
amendments of the Constitution to be made by a
vote OF two successive Legislatures, and SUISSE
quen'ly to be approved by majority of all the
qualified voters of the Sate-the vote of the frs,
Legislature proposing the amendments, to be al,
least three-fiths of both Houses.
The final vote Of the Convention on the adop-
ton OF the Constitution was fifty -four to fifteen.
IL is to be submitted 10 the people at the election
in November, and i, is thought it will be ratified.
as he'ter than the old one, although Objectionable
in some of its provisions.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05

writer in The Richmond Star states that Ar.
thur Morson, Esq. Of that city, aud Judge Lucas
p. Thompson, of S'aunton, are spoken Of for the
Law chair in the University of Virginia, about to
be vacated by Judge Tucker.
The Valley Star, in noticing the above, saws:
"Of Mr.. Mofson we know nothing. With
Judge Thompson we have had an acquaintance
Of years, and wo take great pleasure in sayinu
that there is no man in Virginia, who is in ali
respects better qualified for the station. He is
gentleman Of the highest order Of intellect, and
OF the finest legal attainments, and would dis.
charge the duties of the appointment in the most
satisfactory manner. Indeed we know Of no
man who possesses in a more eminent degree all
the essentials for popular and able professor,
and we hope If the Judge desire the place, that
he will receive II. II can be conferred upon no
one more deserving
We cordially concur in all tina, Is here said of
our townsman-,hough we should regret to lose
him. The inadequacy Of the Judicial salary,
however, we confess would fully Justify him
In consulting his own views and feelings on
the subject.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05
>SW A U 81 IN o Ns-
THURSDAY, JUNE, s, 1915.
NEWS FROM MEXICO.

The Washington Union contains adyccs from
Vera Cruz to the 10Th ultimc, brought to Pensa.
cola by the U. S. brig Somers, specially des.
patched by Com. Conner, of the U. S. Squadron
off Vera Cruz, which confirm the news of the
signing of Treaty by Mexico acknowledging
the Independence of Texas, on condition that
she will not annex herself to the United States
and also as TO the part which Mr.. ELLlorr, the
British Minister, has taken in the matter. Ir il
be true that England and France pledge them
selves for the faithful fulfment of the COMPACT
on both sides, we may have rather a more serious
affair OF Annexation than has ever been an,icipa.
ted by either party in our Country. There can
be no doubt that the people Of Texas are in favor
OF Annexation, and if the Government is not, as
would seem from this Treaty, and should throw
itself upon England and France to sustain i, a.
galnst the People, we would necessarily become
involved In the contest There is still some
doubt, however, as to the real intentions of the
parties, tho the warlike preparations which are
being made by Great Britain, look somewhat sio-
nihcant. Perhaps seeing that war for Orepon
is inevitable, she thinks it best Gas the Baltimore
American intimates) to begin the rupture on the
/ %, =
bly, France, as an ally-and thus attain two oh.
Jects' the Independence of Texas, and the estab-
lishment OF her power in Oregon. Should this
turn Out to be correct, much as we have been On
posed every way, to the Annexation of Texas,
and strong and general as has been the feeling a.
mong the Wing party throughout the Union a.
ga'nst 1t, we trust that there will be found but one
sentiment, one determination among them-and
that is, that TIL liz INTERESTS AND HONOR
OF THE COUNTRY MUST BE SUSTAIN
ED. Such War would be no child's play, that
Is certain; but we should have no fear of the re-
suit. The contest might be protracted and bloody,
and we would most probably suffer immensely at
the outset, from the want of proper preparations
but that il would end in the total humiliation of
British Power on our Continent, we have not the
shadow of doubt.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05

Important Discovery In Manufacturing Iron,
The New Haven Palladium states tina, MIR. w.
e. Green, Of New Jersey, at the Boston IRON
works, has made an improvement in the process
OF Pnddiing the IRON from The pig to the bar. In
stead of using the pig iron, which costs about
S35 the ton, ne is enabled 10 use a large portion
of the ore which costs but $3.50 per ton, by
which ne effects, in labor and material, a saving
OF more 'i,an 80 per cent, and he gives a far
oe'lef quality OF iron than that which is obtained
ron I,' The pig; as much better in appearance as
emma IS better than earthenware. Mr.. GREEN'S
secret consists chiefly in mixing composition
with his ore, while in a molten state, by
which the carbon is more rapidly exhausted than
IT is under the old process, and the iron is thus,
IN half the time, left tougher and finer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05
THE NEW POSTAGE BILL.

For the information of our readers, we give, in
condensed form, the rates of postage upon let
tiers, newspapers, and pamphlets, as regulated by
the new BILL by the last Congress, which goes
into operation on the first day of July next:
U. S. JOURNAL.
Single letters, or any number of pieces not ex-
cecdIng half an ounce, 300 miles or less s cts
If over 300 miles, m
Drop letters (not mailed) D ..
For each additional half ounce or part thereof
add single postage thereto.
On Newspapers.
Newspapers of 1900 square inches or less sent
by editors or publishers, from their Offices of
publication, any distance not exceeding 30
miles, ~ f.
O. 100 'nn1s anu not exceeding lOu, ] cent,
over 100 miles, and out of the State I 10
All sizes over 1900 square inches postage same
as pamphlets.
On Pamphlets, &c.
Pamphlets, magazines, and periodicals. any dis
lance, for one ounce or less, each copy ~.
Eeach additional ounce or fractional part there.
Of -,
On Circulation.
Quarto post single cap or paper not larger than
single cap, folded, directed, and unsealcd for
every sheet, any distance, Q els
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05

question-"Shall the last sentence in the 4lh Sec
non Of the 2i,h chapter Of the Confession OF
wife's kindred nearer In blood than he NAV Of his
own, nor the woman Of her husbands kindred
nearer in blood than Of her own''-be stricken
out" motion was pending TO overture the
subjec; TO the Presbyteres; and it was decided
in the negative by the following vote-ayes 10 (;
noes %; non liquet 1.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05

neither expect his blessing nor our labors to be
crowned with success. May We not rather ex-
pect his curse to rest upon ust
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. II. MARTIN.
The Augusta Democrat, Harrisonburg Re-
publican and Register, and all other VALLEY pa
pers, favorable 10 the cause of religion, are re-
Ques,ed to copy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05

'e'ter has been received at the Navy Depart.
meni from Commodore SKINNER, dated Measurable
noauS, Ma'ch ~ In which he says that the off.
GERS OF his ship, the jamestown, enioved GOOD
health and spirits. In another letter dated on the
e'h OF March he says-"lt is my intention to sail
to-day or tomorrow to leeward, touching at all
points OF interest along the coast, as far south as
me southern limit of the station and further south,
should ii be necessary
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05

Gov. Chambers, in his message TO the 1eo;s.
lature Of Iowa, states that at presen, and under
existing circumstances majority of the people
wou'o prefer 10 remain under the territorial gov
ernment rather than incur the responsibilities and
expenses OF State government. They do not
ike, we presume, to be shorn of their TERRITORY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05

=, A letter from Mr.. VAN buren, appears in the
New York papers on the subject of the late con-
yenilon act. He declares his appreciation Of
those clauses intended to prohibit the Legislature
from borrowing money except by the consent of
the people; and recommends it TO the "Democra-
cy'' to reconcile the differences that have grown
out OF the agitation of this topic. The Ex-Presi-
dent appears to have become quite a let,er-writer
of late.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05

mere was procession of the Sabbath Schools
OF Brooklyn, N. Y, on Tuesday. Thirty-tbree
schools were in line, numbering $3.50 scholars,
under the care of 452 female and 367 male teach.
ers. Anniversary services were held in three
churches at the same hour.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05

The race between Fashion and Peytona over
the Camden course resulted in favor Of the Jer-
sey mare--Fashion winning both heats in GOOD
style. Another trial is talked of.
Just before the race began, one Of The booths
fell down, loaded with people, some thirty Of
whom were more or less injured.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05

The new Mayor of New York, Mr.. Hevemev.
eI' is rather stubborn ON the hands of his party.
lie had nominated the old Police Master, Mr..
Iayior' "a whig,) for re-appoinimen,-but the
council refused to ratfy it, and he now tells them
'al IN regard to that matter if they will not act
with him he will act without them
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05

lhe 'lcksSurg Sentinel states that judge
Coaiter has sentenced Horace Pagaud, convicted
OF forging Treasury warrants of the State of Mis-
sissippi, to thirty years confinement in the Peni-
'entiary: This is the lowest term the law would
allow-found guilty, as he was. under three in
dlctments for forgery.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05

The Parent Missionary Society of the stMetho.
dist Episcopal Church, South" was duly organ
ized at Louisville on Tuesday evening the 2Oth
ut, according to the action Of the late Southern
convention upon that subject. Bishop SouLE
was elected President of the Society, and Bsbop
ANDREW one of the Vice Presidents.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05

u The Irish Repeal Association of Norfolk
and Portsmouth has been dissolved by unani-
nous vote.
The Association in Baltimore has been revived
by portion Of the members.--Il seems that Ro-
bert Tyler wrote to them that O'Connell was not
Repeal, and that the offence Of the advocate
ought no; TO be visited upon the cause. True
enough; bot O'Connell's sentiments are shared.
IL is said, by the body Of the Repea!ers-apd
people do not usually like to receive kicks in re-
turn for their coppers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-05

The Greene county (Pa.) Democrat states that
the High Sheriff of that county, JOHN BARNES.
esq has gone "'o parts MISUNDERSTANDING to
carry out some new project Of immediate anncra.
ho"." lie had become deeply involved in con.
sequence of habit of gambling.