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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-09

ANOTHER FarAL MIsrAKE.--0n Saturday last, while a
party hunting deer in Plymouth, (Mass.) Mr. Jerome
burlington shot by Mr. Augustus Holmes. Mr. Purring
from Rhode Island visit his father in Carver
and Of the party Soon after they had taken their
stations, Mr. Purngon for reason, left his and was
approaching that Of Mr. Holmes, who hearing the usng
the bushes, fred athe first GLIMPSE with fatal effect As the
gun was discharged he perceived his mistake, Mr.
Punngon raised himup, and asked him il he had killed him
He smiled bowed his head and died Immediately.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-09

Accidents AT East BosroS.-On Saturday boy about
nine years Of age, named John Davis in attempting jump
the whs slowly in motion, fell and crushed to
death by them Mr. Daniel Crowley attempted to cross the
railroad track, Marginal street. in wagon regardless of
the BELL while train Of coming the wagon was
demolished, but the and horse fortunately escaped un
injured.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-09

Captain BENJAMIN RoPEs died at Sale MASSACHUSETTS,
last week. in the I'D Of his age. Tie was brave Off
Ger IN the army Of the late war and commanded company
IN Col NttFRs regiment Tie participated in the brilliant
aalr n Lundys Lane, IN the sae from Fort Erie at Chip
pew and several hard fought fields, and frequently es
pecab noticed in the official dispatches for his meorous
services and gallant Conduct
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-09

CT literary correspondent finds faah with the phrase
'huge proportions" employed express magnitude
size The phrase thus employed certainly does not express
what Is intended by those who it aPRopoRrIox,n saws
Edmund Burke is The measure of relatiue Quanhfv
That is the true definition of the word
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-09

Not less than thousand buildings will be erected in ST.
Louis the present There thirty brick yards in
operation, and the number of brick manufactured this
will il is said, exceed foryve millions yet the demand
this time is greater than the supply The population
thGR y thousand and the houses Of the present
year, which will all be filed beore next Api viii make room
for addition Of six thousand.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-09

NAvn.-0n "Wednesday last the brig-ofwar Washington
sailed from Brooklyn Navy Yard for the Gulf of Mexico and
whea about two hundred and sixty miles outside of Sandy
Hook, leak was discovered IN the after part Of the vessel
which drove the officers from their behs She Immediately
put back. and is at anchor of the BATTERY It is sup
posed she win take another start to day.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-09

Capt E. q. CoLpr, Of the ship Clarssa Andre,os has
Keen held bail in Boston in the Of $4,000 for putting
the eye Of Of the by shooting him with pistol
The in state Of phrenzy at fanced wrong
md became absolutely necessary shoot him. in order to
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-09

MUsrFIcESr-We learn from the Georgia papers that
LAMBS A. EvrRErT, Esq, Of Houston county, Few days
SINCE made donation of eight thousand dors the Cieor-
sa Female College at Macon which sum necessary
heve the College from delhi
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-09

On the nth ulmo the remains Of DANIEL BOOK, the cee-
braed Western pioneer and those Of his wife, dsincr-
red and removed from Warren county, in Missouri and taken
70 Frankfort Kentucky where they be cinteed and
monument erected over them
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-09

Companies G and d, Of the Fourth Regiment Of United
States Infantry reached ST. Louis the 30h umo and
took passage down the Mississippi destined for Texas They
under the command of Captains GRAHAM and MCCALL
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-09

Large aocks Of sheep being collected the northern
part Of Illinois Farmers who invest in this species Of po-
perry have under the expectation that the duties on
foreign wool will be continued They know, or ought 10
know that unless this DONE the raising Of wool cannot bo
made profitable. --Sangamo Journal
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-09

The St Louis Reporter states that great excitement pse
walls in Lincoln and the northern part Of ST. Charles coun-
ties, missouri growing Of the efforts to md those region.
of persons suspected of horse stealing couneretng &c
The people divided into parties murders have been
frequent and unless the decided steps are taken by hs
proper officers serious consequences may result from the pre-
sent exasperated feelings Of the two parties.
Several large boxes Of furniture were ON Monday lesparb
ell from Baudones celebrated estsbls hment in Broadway
New York, for the Presidents House in this CITY
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09
Rangers Notice.
i AIKEN UP, by Wallace Wilson

II AIKEN UP, by Wallace Wilson, d
bay horse, about years old, Ia
hands high, The left hind foot white.
Taken up, by VIM. Humphrey, one bay
horse, years old, Is hands high, three
white feel, and star in his forehead.
Taken up, BY Wallace Wilson, one sor-
rel mare, 5 years old, bald face, white
hind foot
April 81, lS45.
Taken up, by Andrew Woods, one bay
FLY, 3 years old, scar on her right hip.
( April %, 1916.
Taken up, BY Charles Bursey, three
miles north Of Shongalo, one roam mare,
0 years old.
April IL, 1916.
Taken up, by David Overton, one sorrel
horse, some white in his face, two white
feet on the right side, Is hands high, PAGES
little.
April Is, 1916.
NJ. B The takers up Of the above es-
trays will recollect that there is an az
pense Of SO on each, for this publication
which they must pay If proven away,
B. III. CARROLL, Ranger
May l5-- 90 Of Carroll county
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09
S9J Reward.

D ANYWAY from the subscriber on
M or about The ooh Of April last, q
negro woman named NANCE, and two
children. She is large and likely, about
81 years old, yellow complicated, quick
spoken, and has an impudent appearance;
Her fight thumb is off at the first joint by
felon. The Oldest child is boy named
Joe, about years old, quite intelligent;
the other girl, named Isabella, about 2
years old. The above reward will be gi-
ven for said negroes, and reward of 800
for the apprehension of any white man
trying to run them off---as | have reason
to believe they may have been run OIL by
some white man.
JOHN BRITNAL.
May 10, 1915 23-2t*
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09
ELLWOOD E.A1GLISITa C'I..dSSlksqL
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'lHyIJIS institution il located among 10y
i hills in Carroll county, Mississippi
4 u miles north oil Shongalo, y east 81 Md
dleton, and rs west Of Greensboro (Choc
taw county, in a healthy and retired spo
bordering ON the valley Of Lewis's creek
The next session viii commence on iht
first Of March instant, and continue Ter
months, without vacation.
This school is entirely matter Of pri
waite enterprise, originating in the desire
Of the proprietor TO educate his own SOILS
at distance from those temptations 10 ex
|trayagance and fashionable vice, so com
monty found in the immediate vicinity o.
Iopns and Villages; and its patrons may
rest assured that every attention will be
paid to the personal comfort, the manners
and the morals Of young gentlemen con-
necied with it, which either sense of du-
iy, or regard 10 the permanent prospect.
~ Of the School may prompt. AS matter
OF information to strangers. il is but just 10
the subscriber, and those who may be dis
posed to patronize him, 10 introduce the
following extract of letter written by
the highly gifted late President Of the Mer-
Ger University, Ga:
"MR. ALDEN 5. BAyLEy was a member Of
College with myself, and sustained a distinguish
cd rank in his class, both as a scholar and gem
teman. His character as an Instructor ~ dis
tingushed Academies in New York and Georgla,
has been well known to me; and his high lIie.
rary attachments combined with strlc; atien-
ton, untiring perseverance, ana peculiarly
happy mode oil Communicating knowledge, have
placed his schools among The frat in our coun-
try. As nm Instructor, Mr., Buyley is believed
to have few, ii any supefiors. With Mr.. Bay
ley's scientific and literary attachments, Ihave
been Intimate for many years; they are believ
ed to be Of the highest order, and have secured
TO him a deseryedly high rank among the litera-
ry men Of our State and country. His ac.
auaintance with Ancient and some Modern
Languages, Mathematics, Mental and Moral
Philosophy, together with Rhetoric and Bellies
Letlres, is known to he critical and extensive,
and well qualify him for distinguished insruc-
ton in any of those branches.n
BOARD:
Board, including washing, fuel and lights,
S. 90 per month, if paid in advance, or
$40 at the close Of the year, unless by
special contract. Twenty boarders can
be accommodated in the family Of the
subscriber.
TUITION:
Reading and spelling, per session Of
five months, 81 so
Parley's Geography, Parley's IIisto-
ny, Colburn's Arithmetic, and
Penmanship, with the above, 10 90
Geography with The use of globes,
English Grammar, Arithmetic,
Composition and Defamation,
with The above, 10 90
Latin and Greek Languages, Alge-
bra, Natural and Mora Philoso-
ply, Rhetoric, Surveying, &c. 90 90
A. s BAYLEY,
Principal and Proprietor.
ELLwooD FARM, January, lS45. 7.9m
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09

HNsOLvENT NOTIcE.---Thc under
signed having been appointed commits
sioncrs Of insolvency on the estate Of John
Goa, deceased, win meet on the third Sa,
lurday Of April, and on the third Salur.
day Of each succeeding month for six
months, at the office Of w. Gould, in Mid
dIeiou, for the purpose Of examining and
allowing the claims against said estate.
W. GOULD,
JNO. o. YOUNG,
HARVEY nj. MERRITT.
April IL, ls45 1885,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09
nj EW- ORLEANS WEEKLY bull
~ LETlN-P Published erery Satnr-

nj EW- ORLEANS WEEKLY bull
" LETlN-Pabfished erery Satur-
day at The Office of the Commercial Bale
tin, price three dollars gear.
With view TO give this publication
greater value for circulation in the inte-
rior, and especially TO recommend il to
the Planting Interest, the proprietor has
engaged distinguished chemist and pro-
ficient in science 10 furnish series OF es-
says on the adaptation Of chemistry and
the kindred sciences 10 the improvement
Of Agriculture. This subject is awaken
ing extraordinary interest both in Europe
and America, and the discoveries which
have been made, bid fair to work revolu-
tion ia rural pursuits. The essays above
spoken Of, are designed 10 be practical in
their character, and especially designed
for the South West. The publication Of
them has already commenced, and will be
continued at short intervals.
A series Of letters on the general Pro-
gress OF Scientific Discovery, from gen.
|tleman whose pursuits are entirely Of .
scientific nature, have also been engaged.
These letters il is proposed topubllsh a.
intervals Of month or six weeks. They
are designed to furnish historical and
connected account Of all important i'm
Iprovemenis, inventions, and discoveries,
as they transpire. The publication 81
these last named papers will probably
commence about the 18th Of May.
The valuable and interesting essays
above spoken 81, are intended, OF course
TO be in addition to Extraordinary contents
| of the paper, which comprise foil ant
accurate chronicle of oil events Of impor:
lance; political, commercial, shipping ans
miscellaneous Intelligence public docu
ments Of importance, both State and Ma
lional; reviews Of the home and foreigr
markets, &c. &c.
An abstract Of the Decisions Of The
Supreme Court Of Louisiana, prepared By
the Reporter Of the Court, is stiIl publish
ed in the Bolletin as the decisions are de
llvered and become final Attention i
also given 70 important decisions 10 tho
Federal Courts, and ia the Superior Courtl
Of the different States.
\ The price Of the Weekly Bulletin is 81
in advance. when payment Is made in ad
vance, or RENTED without expense. II
other cases IS iz charged.
June III
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09
May 10, 1915

DY the LIST of May | shall receive, on
D consignment, from Savannah, Ca,
40 copies Of the Memoirs of the late Rev.
JESSE MERCER, whose name as Divine
has been intimately associated with the
name Of Georgia for the last hall century.
Knowing the subject OF the memoir, and
also the compiler thereof, venture an
opinion the book will be considered gem
in any pious library. Price, One dollar.
OBADIAH ECHOLS.
P.S. As the books will be very scarce,
any special friend Of the deceased may adj
dress me through the Carrolton Post Of
fee, post paid. y. H.
April 10, 1915 l6-4t
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09
NEW SPRING GOODS!

HNHE SUBSCRIBER takes pleasure
in announcing 10 his old friends and
the public generally, that no is now re-
eoiving fine stock Of
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS,
purchased by himself in February last, in
The cities Of New York and Philadelphia,
consisting in part OF the following articles;
Bleachcd a. brown Domestcs, assorted
LowelIs, as'td; Cottonades, as'td;
Black and coiored Cambrics, as'td;
Linen and cotton Diapers, ast'd;
Table Linen, as'td;
Book, Swiss, and jaconet Muslns, as'ld;
Striped md \ barred do.
Thread aud cotton Edging, as'td;
Cobalteen and Organda Muslins - "a
beautiful article for lady's dresses);
Black, blue, and brown CLorHs ant
Cassimeres
For gents wcar--a beautiful article o
Drab d. etc, and Croton Coating;
Black Italian Lusiring Silk;
Fancy Silks, as'td;
Hosiery, sc. &c.
BONNETS, of all kinds.
A largo LOT of
SUMMER CLOTHING;
Boots, Shoes, and Hats;
Queenswate; Hardware; Cutlery;
And q great variety Of Fancy Articles
too numerous 10 mention.
Persons wishing to purchase Goods vii
Il ,vaii % ,ali and nxnmina NV pfoek =
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09
Law Notice.

WIN. COTHRAN AND B. D. HOWARD
ITAvING associated themselves to-
HI eether in practice Of the Law, viii
attend to oil business entrusted to thcil
care in the Circui, Courts Of the Judicial
district including the counties Of Choctaw
Carroll, Yallobusha, TalIahatchie, &c.
They viii also attend the Chaucery Court
Al Carrolllou, and the High Court Of Err,
rors and Appeals during the time allotted
by that Court 10 the business Of the 3rd
district.
Mr.. CoTHRAN's office at Carrollton, and
MIR. TIowARp's at Cofleeyille, Yalobusha CO
March %, IS45 l5.3m
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09
GtoUTHERN LITERARY MEssFN

~ W TERM - 1AAAx ME66EU1
~ GER Has now been established ~
ears, during which time il has oyerco,.s
many and great obstacles, and attained
wide circulation and very high characler
The efforts Of the present editor viii n
strenuously directed, not only 10 lie w.
servation Of ns ancient fame, but also 4
its constant Improvement. In this. NJ
f1attering testimonials be has received al.
ing the last twelve months, lead him to b.
lieve that he has already succeeded.
The contributors are numerous, embra.
cling professional and amateur writer's &
the fra distinction. Great expenec 4 Il.
CURED and great pains are taken 10 4.
cure an, abundant supply Of iniereslinr
and instructive matter.
Regular Contributors. Judge Beverly
Tucker; G. b. Hayden; Nasus, autbo.
ress of "The Vow" " Pretension,'' "a.
L. ", author Of "The Prize Tale, 4 a.
Virginia; Lieut.. NJ. r. Maury, U. S. M.
Washington; W. Gilmore Slmrns, LII. b
Geo. Frederick Holmes, South Carslisa:
Mrs. Jane II. Worthington, Ohio; Mrs
Mary Z. Hewitt, Men York; L. b. Hale.
Illinois; William w. Andrews, U. S.
Consul, Malta; II. B. Hirst, PAiladsipAa.
Occasional Contributors, -- Pres't Thos.
R. Dew; Prof. George Tucker; J. B. D.,
author Of the History of an Adventurer,w
and "Sequel;" Lucian Minor, w. B., u.
s. charge, Italy; w. M. B., U. s. charges;
s. 49, Virginia; DR.. s. II. Dickson.
South Carolina; L. J. Cist, Ohio; and ma.
ny others, in the South, and nearly every
State Of the Union: some, whose wells We
would gladly remove.
The contents will be exceedingly vail.
ed, embracing Reviews; Tales; Novels;
Poems; Essays; Travels; Sketches; Bio.
graphy; History; Popular Science; Pa,
pers on the Navy, Army, and other Ma
tional Interests; Literary Intelligence,
Foreign and Domestic; and Notices Of
New Works. Selections Of merit will &C.
casionally be inserted.
The leading principle is the promotion
of a pure Native Literature, and Of de-
voted National Spirit. With this view the
following premiums are offered:
For the best paper on the present
state of American letters, the
prospect and means Of their inn
proyement, $50 90
The best Review of the works of
some native Prose writer, So 90
The best Review Of the works of
some native Poet. 50 90
The best original Tale, IS 90
The best original Poem, 80 90
Many Improvements will be introduced
with new volume, and the style rendered
still more excellent. As Il aspires to DO
the literary organ of the South and West
it is expected that they (and the North and
East also) will literally encourage il as
such. II congratulates the West on the
success of their Naval Depot, work q
its own creation.
The Messenger contains on an avarsgs
sixty-four pages number, sixteen pages
more than most OF our magazines; andis
published monthly at S. per annum-fve
copies for twenty dollars. If the friends
Of the cause and agents exert themselves,
il will soon be visiting, every month, al
least twenty thousand staunch Subscribers.
B. MINOR, Editor q Prop'r.
Richmond, Va, August, 1874.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09
Administrator,s NOTICE.

N ETTERS of administration having
been granted to the undersigned,
BY The Probate Court Of Carroll county,
al the June term, 1915, thereof, on the
estate Of john II. TADLocK, deceased,
all persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified to present them
duly authenticated, within the time pre-
scribed BY law, or they will be forever bar
red. JAMES STANDBY, jr.
Admir- Of estate Of J. II. Iadlock, decd.
June III, lS45. 26-6t
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09
By JESSE y. DOW 4 GO.


The first number of our new paper will
be issued on the first day Of May next
with an entire, new dress--new type, fine
white. paper, with other important altcra.
|lions and improvements. The paper viii
be devoted 10 a fearless exposition Of DO.
mocratic principles; it will jealousy and
|unremittingly oppose each and every p.
fort to establish mammoth monarchy
bank and other miscellaneous corporations
and considerations Of wealth, which sub
vert the rights Of the people and under \.
mine the pliers Of the Republic; i viii
oppose an oppressive and anti-republican
tariff system, the assumption Of the STAG
debts by the General Government, and aH
other federal principles which have an W
evitablc tendency to destroy public pros
perity as well as individual happiness
Against all such political delusions, We
shall wage unchanging, uncomPromIslnG
war. #
The FARMER and The MECHANIC VIVA
produce all the real capital of tho nation
will find in our puper an unwavering
champion Of their inalienable rights; ths
long cherished principles Of the editors are
loo well known to the public to require
any pledge upon this point. To the Mis-
ccllaneous Department particular attenton
will be devoted; the Ladies will alwpys
find in our columns choice selection from
the current literature Of the day, as well
II L. L.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09
ADMINISTRATORS Notice.

ETFERS Of administration with the
will annexed OF Charles CAwTHoN,
deceased, having been granted to the I'M
dersigned, by the Probate Court Of Car
roll county at the June term, 1915, thereof,
all persons having claims against said es-
tate, are hereby notified 10 present them
duly authenticated within the time pre-
scribed by law, or they will be forever
barred.
JAMES r. CAWTHON, Admir-,
Nth the ,eiii annexed, ofC. Carthon, dec.
June IL, 1915 26-6t
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09

4 <<V@~D : = - - = = n'#|
OrYrcE on Tnss SrcnETARr OF STATE
Jackson, March "a, I645.
Conformably with an Act Of the Legis-
Ilature, approved 2dih February, l644, and
Resolutions approved 23d February, le44,
II, WILSON HEMINGWAY, Secretary Of
State aforesaid, do hereby give the notice
required by law, by the publication OF the
following Act and Resolutions Of the Le-
gislature, viz:
AN ACT to amend the Constitution Of the
State of Mississippi.
SECTION /. Be ii enacted BY The Legis-
laturc Of The State Of Mississippi, (tpo.
thirds Of each branch thereof concurring. J
That the second section Of the seventh ar
tcle Of the Constitution Of the State, I'M
der the title or head ''Slaves,' be so alter
ed and changed as to read as follows, TO
wit Section 2. "The Legislature shall
have, and are hereby vested with power
10 pass such laws regulating or prohibit
ing the introduction Of slaves into this
State, as may be deemed proper and ex-
pedient."
SEC. 2. BE il further enacted, That il
shall be the duty OF Secretary Of S'ate, a.
least six months preceding the general
election in November, eighteen hundred
and forty-hve, to give notice, by advert-
sing m ihree or more PUBIC newspapers
printed in this State, Of this act, and the
alteration hereby proposed TO he made to
u's No,'' ~ o.,;sad o,oa,o., an o,;r Co.
elee',on' '"e ~ taI'aeu .'e.' FL, V , e.
,e'notls ., 'ne h','asa'e' saa' ,o.s ~. ID
= s"'"s, ~ ~ ran,,;,.' III ~ pp ii,
- pe lnaue ~ "e oons'', mu ~ :ne 'o'
p~s "ine h,s ~ w. .ona"ad .I'lI g ~
'ilo a''s'a.nn IT, pyPos &c. "',. W."
on ,'u "o1e ,Soao e " o,; p'a 's, = ~.
Mem, s ST. 'l'Vso sosns as" :, - ~
"o S 49, D. !; ~ .n,s""ss Tb.. !,
1l,' .. 70 :" "m.l 's e., nal !. =
sia'' W NC uu'y ~ 'ns anel'''s y 'ne
sesera' COUNTIES :" s"'s 1.a'e =. " NAM 'e
'u'i'S - "o so'ss s.en II sno 'ae''oe, % =
9. "0 70 I 30 III, ia 80 , ,t
'No' ~ % - r. LII
susceeo,ng hes's'a.uie anu ! ;. s''all
appear INA. MAJORITY OF 'nose Young lor
memoefs Oh Ihe legislature siiaii nave vo'
Tea ior me al'efa'lou hefeih proposed inc
aiteratlon or amendment contained 10 ihls
act snail be inserted oy SAID Legislature
IN 'he CONSTITUTION oil 'his o'ale' as part
thereof.
Approved February "a, 1914.
RESOLUTIONS 10 amend the Constitu-
tiea of the State of Mississippi.
Resolped, By the Legislature of the
State of Mississippi, That The following
article be added to the Constitution, as an
amendment thereto Elections, article Slh:
SECTION i. The Legislature, at the re-
gular session thereof, 10 The year one thou
sand eight hundred and forty.six, shall
pass law fixing the time Of holding cleo.
lions of Governor. Secretary of State. Au-
ditor of Public Accounts. State Treasurer.