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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-25
BARN AND HORSES BURNT

We regret 10 learn that Mr.. Jonathan Lamb.
living in the lower end Of Augusta county, had
MS barn and five head of horses consumed by
hre on The night OF the l7th instant. 1t was the
WORK OF some daTk-hearted scoundrel.-We re-
peat, the community ought TO be active in ferret
Ting out these wretches who seem TO delioht m
The preparation Of deeds that are enough to turn
the cheek Of darkness pale.-Rocl'm Rerisker.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-25

~ We have heard Of several instances Of Po-
taioes !ottlng this season after being buried, and
also where they were placed in piles or boxes in
cellars. The Ohio Cultivator notices the same
thing as occurring in that State, and advises that
heaps be examined, and ifrolting has commen-
ced, assert them, and the sound ones if wet, put
IN q situation TO dry, and to keep them so. The
Cultiva'or remarks that il appears TO be unsafe
TO give the decayed ones 10 cattle, or TO hogs
1t would seem from this that the disease which
has infected that valuable escblent in England,
Ireland, France and Belgium, has TO some ex-
tent, although in modified form, prevailed also
in our own county.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-25

one OF ,ne western papers tells good anec-
dote Of a Methodist preacher, who, after sendino
round the contribution box al a camp meeting and
exhortIng the congregation to be liberal in con-
tribution, looking into the box and OH seeino the
money mostly made up Of cents, exclaimed with
great gravity, 81 perceiUe That .4lerunder he con-
PerSmtM hath done as much harm."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-25

galveston dates TO the 9TH instant mention tc arrival
incre Of four vessels from Bremen with pssscnrors
f'anter' from Mississippi were moving TO Texas.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-25

AiDert ). Iirrel, charged with the murder NJ Mrs
1ickioTd at Boston some weeks since was arrested a.
ew orleans on the 5h having Just arrived in the shin
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-25

Ma. EbfToR will you do Inc the fayonr Ia
give the following card place in the next nun.
Der Of your paperg
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-25

Having learned that the authorship Of pam
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-25

o. "JUsrIcE," on the foregoing SUBJECT is uuavoido
bly, omitted
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-30

This pass, reported TO be good the Captain very properly
proposes to name after its dscoyerer Mr. Joseph Walker
From the pass southeastwardly having
the Sierra then the right and reach the Spanish fra
OBVIOUSLY traced from watering place to another which
constitutes the route OF the from Pueblo de los An
ges the coast of the Pacific 10 Santa Re Of New
Mexico. From the pass to this trail one hundred and
fifty miles Following that trail through desert relieved by
fertile plains indicated by the Of the term
pega until turned the right to the Colorado our
would he northeast until regained the latitude we
had lost in arriving the Eutah lake, and themes to the
Rocky Mountains the head of the Arkansas This
Of travelling, forced upon by the structure Of the country
would occupy computed distance Of thousand miles be-
fore reached the head Of the Arkansas settlement
be seen upon il and the of places along it, all being
Spanish Indian, indicated that had been but little od by
american feet Though long, and not free from hardshps,
TINS route presented points Of attractions tracing the
Sierra Notwithstanding the Great Basin, perhaps crossing its
m on the SOUTH completely solving the problem Of any river,
except the Colorado from the Rocky Mountains that part
OF our connentand seeing the southern extremity of the
eat Salt lake. Of which the northern part had been examined
the year before"
We now appear TO have arrived at new era in
the expedition. In subsequent article we will
conclude our examination Of this most interesting
document. ,4ae .t8e @ XII
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-30
REMAINS OF A MAsToDoN.

4 TcoRnEspoNpEscE OF THE COMMERCIAL .ny pnr,,s
NEwBURGH, AUeUsT Is ls45
have just returned from inspection Of the remains Of
mastodon which discovered Tuesday last within
few miles of this place, and take the liberty usually granted TO
constant reader to send you brief Of them This
skeleton, remarkable alike for its immense sz the number Of
its parts which have been found and their high STATE Of pre-
seyaton, well deserves the careful examination Of naurass
The remains discovered upon the farm Of Mr. Nathan
iel Brewster, (who resides about six miles directly west of
Newburgh, in bog meadow forming the bottom Of
valley, supposed have been of The outlets of
Orange Lake Mr. Brewstes wormen were at the time
gagged in digging for mari they had the the
depth Of about five feet when they suddenly upon part
of the skeleton II exhumed with much probably
the circumstances Of the allowed and the result is
that Mr. brewster possession OF asngurly complete ske
Teton of the huge animal about which little known but
whose structure and habits be satisfactorily
died than at any previous time
The whole number Of bones, large and small which have
been found is 220 all of these including the bones of
the tongue, nearly in good state Of preservation if
the animal had been killed yesterday You will be able
form idea Of the vast dimensions of this bony structure
from the following statement of the weight Of its
ponen parts The head and tuss weigh 500 lbs shoulder
blade "a hip bones 1861 fore legs 100 hind legs l64 ribs
back and neck 1877 feet and other bones 1913 the whole
being 1895. ,@
The tusks both Of which have suffered somewhat from ex
posture the mir each feet 10 inches long, and the
point of into the head "a inches in circumference
The shoulder blade feet across, feet inches
long, the skull feet 10 inches long, feet inches broad
the lilac bone, the hip bone, feet inches across the
pelvs is foot inches in diameter. There "a
br and the distance from the neck to the rump IL feet
scientific friend who accompanied me to the spot and
who present during the exhumng of the bones observed
that from the position of the skeleton the animal APP
pears have entered the pond from the west and becoming
med in the deep mud had lain down and died. The ques
ton when died is 10 which very decided can
be Yet there several circumstances which to
justify the assertion that the date by very remote
Among these may be mentioned the preservation of the
mel of the teeth which perfect when the animal was
alive the condition Of number Of the bones which appear
retain animal NATTER the fact that bushels of the
contents of the stomach showing by way the kind of food
on which the masodon lived, found quite unmixed with
the EARTH and lastly the nature Of the ground and the slight
depth beneath the surface which the remains were obtained
These circumstances show concusiyey to my mind that the
mastodon much long after the deuge.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-30
INDIAN CAPTIyEs.

An article has recently the rounds Of the papers stating
that there number Of white children held In captivity
by the Camanches By this considered fabulous In
1886 the Commissioners appointed by the United States To
treat with the Indian tribes employed COL Choueau to go
the plains and bring in the Camanches hold talk
and form treaty. COL G. started the plains but
could find the Camanches till he far South on the
Basos They had collected there in strong force Both the
Mexcans and Texans trying to them against their
enemies and the Camanche warriors quietly waiting ON
the frontier TO join whichever party seemed promise the
largest share Of the spos of victory calculating their chances
for obtaining horses blankets, guns and ammunition. Col
Chouteau fell in with their encampment where were their
women and children, and among them be found forty fifty
white children that had been captured various from
years DID, and Of both Many of these cried for
JOY at the sight Of white man. and mpounate in their
entreates to take them away from the Indians He had then
neither the to redeem them bring them away
but he promised that he would urge the officers Of Govern
ment to take to redeem them without delay This
gave hope and joy to the capves He made all proper in
quies of the warriors and found that they very willing
to surrender these young capves the payment Of saac
tory He made the arrangement with the Indians 10
in to hold talk with the Commissioners and he repre-
scented to those Commissioners the situation of the captive
children and pressed upon them the propey of taking
to have them ansomed and offered that if the Commits
sioners would grant the authority and furnish the MEANS he
would without compensation go into the plains and receive
all the children thus held in captivity and bring them into the
settlements He confidently expected that his representations
would be properly attended TO by the Commissioners but
thing DONE and the capves have remain
ed in captivity among the fierce savagesM Louis NeD Era
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-30

sExrcA IxDrAs.Today (says the Buffalo Advertiser o.
l. Grand Council Of the seneca Indians will BE- held
!, ,hs;r Council House the Reservation adjoining hir
c;v and tomorrow they will receive their annuites This
viii he the last assemblage Of these Indians on the grounds
,hv .rd their fathers have long dwelt upon They
I;g prcparsons Cattaraugus Of thcr,
have already hereafter all councils win be held and
their annuites paid them there The final dsposscszon 81
these Indians OF their long cherished homes sad think up
on hut We have doubt their condition will be vastly better
ed by their removandecd decided improvement already
manifest among those who have removed to Cataraugus,
Ar from the temptations Of large town. they have gone @
work. and even beginning to enjoy many co"'ors
they have not known for years.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-30

THK FRuIrs GAmBLrSe.-We have been in possession
for days past Of the circumstances connected with
Of hghhanded sDindng which occurred some two weeks
since in Of the hes, which, notwthstand
ing the prasewohy efforts that have been made to suppress
them, regret say, yet nes city young gentle
man from the country lately in possession Of about
sl2 000 and induced by Of the many pigeons
nected with gambling house in Calvert street to visit it and
in short night robbed Of his entire patmony The pigeon
appears succeeded in finding his circumstances and in
the most ingenious and friendly entapped him into
the den where costly entertainment set out of which
be invited paake After supper he supplied freely
with champagne, and when sufficiently under the influence
Of inebraon, the game OF robbng commenced They sue
ceeded before morning in not only getting all the money con-
tanned about his person. but actually secured his checks ot
the entire Of sl0000 which he had some days before
deposited in bank He not suffered 10 retire at daylight
but detained by force until the opening OF the BANK lot lear
that the payment OF the checks might be stopped ny himself
friends At the hour Of nine they hurried 70 the bank ana
drew the money, and frustrating throughout the
country on the fruits Of their yany One Of them
detand purchased auction day last week fine house.
for which he paid in cash 200 another eh with his IA
my in the early part Of the week visit to the Virginia
Springs The sufferer il nephew Of one Of our wcshiest
merchants who understand nsd intended 70 Jake MIN as
partner in business Baltimore Clipper
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-30

n apoe,r Nv The Last Mexican papers that an AnsloMex
can assocato has nfoposed 10 railroad from Ves
Cruz 70 the CITY q Mexico and thence 70 one q the ports
The either Acapulco Msnzanlc, San Bias TIE
road would have branches to Pueb and other capitals o. W.
Departments.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-30

AxKRrcAx WHALEns The Amsriesns hsve mx hundred
whalehps in the Pacific ocean, valued q more tnsn twenty
millions Of dollars The whole world besldes nae Dus nan %
many whale-ships a ~ Ell 81
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-06
ADMINISTRATORS Sale.

HIN pursuance Of an order Of the homo.
rable Probate Court Of Copiah coup-
", at the September term thereof, The IN.
dersigncd, administrator of the estate 81
John q. Witherspoon, deceased, will OK.
pose 10 public sale, on credit Of Twelve
months, The following real estate, lying
and being in the county Of Carroll, to-wIt
Lots No. 2 and Y, lots No. 0 and l6, lot,
No. . and O, in section 33, township 10
range /, west, containing In oil two hun.
drcd and forty acres, more or leas.
Tho sale 10 take place on fte first day
Of august merit, at the courthouse door
in the county OF Carroll. The purcba'
ser 10 give bond, with approved security
Sale to take place within the hours pre-
scribed by law.
JOHN II. THOMPSON, Admir-.
juno 10, lS15 27-td
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-06
Nj EW-ORLEANS WEEKLY Bull.
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With view to give this publication
greater value for circulation in The inte-
rior, and especially to recommend it to
the Planting Interest, the proprietor has
engaged distinguished chemist and pro-
ficient in science TO furnish series Of cs.
says on the adaptation of chemistry and
the kindred sciences TO 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-
ton in 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-
grcss Of Scientific Discovery, from gen
tleman whose pursuits are entirely Of a
scientific nature, have also been engaged.
Thase letters it is proposed to publish at
intervals Of month or six weeks. They
are designed to furnish a historical and
connected account of all important i'm
proyemeuls, inventions, and discoveries,
as they transpire. The publication Of
these last named papers will probably
commence about the 18th of May.
The valuable and interesting essays
aBayo spoken OF, are intended, Of course,
to be in addition to the ordinary contents
of the paper, which comprise full and
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lance; political, commercial, shipping and
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also given to important decisions in The
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n The price Of the Weekly Bulletin is SO
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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-06
ADMINISTRATORS Notice.

III ETTERS Of administration having
been granted 10 the undersigned, by
The Probate Court Of Carroll county, al
The July term, 1916, thereof, on the estate
Of JONATHAN RAY, deceased, all persons
having claims against said estate are noIi-
fed 10 present them, duly authenticated,
within The time prescribed by law, or they
will be forever barred
JOSEPH RAY, Atlmr
ofhc estate Of Joaathan Ray, deed.
Jolly 10, ls45 3l-ot
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-06
ELLWOOD E.NGLJSH& CLASSICAL
-MMGDGBM<s


TWyHIS institution is located among the
hills in Carroll county, Mississippi,
u miles north oil Sbongalo, . east Of Mid
dIelon, and l6west Of Greensboro lChoc-
taw county, 10 healthy and retired spot
bordering On the valley Of Lewis's creek.
The next session will commence on the
first Of March instant, and continue ten
months, without vacation.
This school is entirely a matter Of PR
vatc enterprise, originating in the desire
Of the proprietor TO educate his own sohs
al distance from those temptations 10 ex-
trayagance and fashionable vice, so com
monty found in the immediate vicinity o.
Topns 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-
nectod with ii, which either sense Of du-
~, or regard to the permanent prosperi-
ty Of the School may prompt. AS matter
OF information TO strangers. il is but just to
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.
"Ma. ALDEN s. BAYiEy was member o.
College with myself, and sustained a distinguish
ed rank in his class, both as a scholar ana gem
tleman. His character as an Instructor m dis-
tingulshed Academies 10 New York and Georgia,
has been well known to me; and his high lite
rary attainments. combined with strict atten-
ton, untiring perseverance,, and peculiarly
happy mode OF communicating knowledge, have
placed his schools among the frat in our coun-
try. As I'm Instructor, Mr. Bayley is believed
TO have few, it any superiors. With Mr.. Bay
lsy's scientific and literary attainments, have
been intimate for many years; they are beliey
ed 20 be Of the highest order, and have secured
10 him deseryedly high rank among the litera-
ry men Of our State and country. His ac-
quaintance with Ancient and some Modern
Languages, Mathematics, Mental and Moral
Philosophy, together with Rhetoric and Bellies
Lettres, is known to be critical and extensive,
and well qualify him for distinguished insruc.
ton in any of those branches"
BOARD:
Board, including washing, fuel and lights,
So 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
Parey's Geography, Parley's Histo-
nv, 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 Moral Phloso-
ply, Rhetoric, Surveying, &c. 20 90
A. s. BAYLEY.
Principal and Proprietor.
ELLwoop FARM, January, 1915. 7-9m
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-06
Administrators Notice.

ETTERS of administration having
been granted to the undersigned,
by the Probate Court of Carroll county,
nj the June term, ls45, thereof, on the
estate of JonN II. TADLocK, deceased,
all persons having claims against said
estale 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. Iadtock, decd
June IL, 1916. 26-6t
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-06
Attachment Notice.

THE STATE or MISSISSIPPI, !
CHocrAw COUNTY
Choctdw Circuit Coart--fo September
term, 1916.
Reuben III. Box !
~. ATTACHMENT FOR
p'a R,I,, + i Box OK, and s'0s a.
I'm this case tho attachment having been
returned BY lcyying tho same on ono
negro girl by the name Of Charlotte
tits therefore ordered by The Court, ihot
notice BIO given that il the defendants
shall fail to appear at the next term Of
the Circuit Court Of Choctaw county, to
BIO holden Mt the Courthouse in the town
OF Greensboro, on the third Monday of
September next, and plead, answer or de-
muir to said attachment, judgment by de-
fault will be rendered against them, and
the property attached will DO sold.
II Is further ordered that this notice be
published in the Mississippi Democrat, a
newspaper published in the town Of Car.
rolllon, for four successive weeks.
JOHN NOLEN, Clerk.
July Q, 1876 20-4t
Gro. Hun, Any for PrF
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-06
LIIoorAw COUNTY,.


PRoDATE CouRr, JuNE TERM, 1916.
IA ne matters Of he estate Of John A.
NcireH, deceased.
I'M opening the matters Of the petition
w ID this case, il WINS ordered BY the
Court iha, all persons interested il the
lands, tenemcnis, and hereditamcuIs Of
lohn "A. Newell, deceasod--and more par
sicqlarly in the west half Of the north
cusi quarter, and northwest quarter Of
Section l6, township ls, range I oass--
he and personally appear at the August
term, 1915, Of the Probate Court Of said
county, and shcw cause, il any they have
or can, why said lands above described
shall moi be sold, or so much thereof as
will be sufiicientto pay the debts Of said
John A. Newell, deceased.
Ordered, thai publication Of this notice
be made in The Mississippi Democrat for
thirty days.
Attest, THO. N. DAVIS, Crk.
July l6, 1916 3l-5t
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-06

n ETIERS of administration with the
A viii annexed OF CHARLES CAwrHoN,
deceased, having been granted TO The I'M
dersigued, by the Probate Court of Car.
roll county at the June term, lS45, thereof,
all persons having claims against said es-
tate, are hereby notified TO present Them
duly authenticated within the time pre-
scribed by law, or they will be forever
barred.
JAMES T. CAWTHON, Admir-.
NTH the piH nnnercd, ofC. Ca,utaon, dec.
Juno IL, 1S45 26-6t
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-06
NEW SPRING GOODS

HNHE SUBSCRIBER takes pleasure
\ in announcing TO his old friends and
the public generally, that he is now re-
coiving 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
Bleached s. brown Domeslics, assorted;
Lowells. as'id; Cottonadcs, as'td;
Black and colored Cambrics, as'td;
Linen and cotton Diapers, asi'd;
Table Linen, as'id;
Book, Swiss, and jaconet Muslns, as'td;
Striped and u barred do.
Thread and Cotton Edging, as'td;
Cobalteon and Organda Muslins - "a
beautiful article for lady's dresses);
Black, blue, and brown CLoTHs and
Cassimeres
For gents wear--a beautiful article Of
Drab u etc, and Croton Coating
Black Italian Luslriug Silk;
Fancy Silks, as'td;
Hosiery, SIC. &c.
BONNETS, of all kinds.
A large lot Of
SUMNER CLOTHING;
Boots, Shoes, aud Hats;
Qucensware; Hardware; Cutlery;
And grcat variety Of Fancy Articles,
too numerous TO mention.
Persons wishing TO purchase Goods will
do we'll to call and examine my stock
For the cash, will sell them lower than
goods ever were sold in Carrolton before
Call and examine, and ,ciH sell 70 yoa
A. w. AYRES.
CarrolI,op, April Is, 1916 isif
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-06
Rangers Notice.

TAKEN UP, by Wallace Wilson, a
n bay horse, about 5 years old, IA
hands high, the left hind foot white.
Taken up, by VIM. Humphrey, one bay
horse, s years old, Is hands high, three
white feet, and star in bis forehead.
Taken UP, by Wallace Wilson, one sor-
rel mare, 5 years old, bald face, white
hind foot. s&
April 2l, 1915.
Taken up, by Andrew Woods, one bay
FLY, years old, scar on her right hip.
April y, 1915.
Taken up, by CHARLES Bursey, three
miles north Of Shongoio, one roam mare,
0 years old
April II, 1915.
Taken up, by David Overton, one sorrel
horse, some white in his face, ,two'whiie
feet on the right side, IS hands high, PAGES
d little.
April IS, 1915.
B. II. CARROLL, Ranger
May Is % Of Carroll county.