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The Republican., 1845-12-27
sTATE OF MIssIssIPPI.

4MITE COUNTY
TO all persons iaterssed IN the Real Estate Of EoRaE
Mc0EHeR, deceased--3REETISo:
" OU are hereby cited 10 be 0nd personally appear
n before the Probate Court Of Amie county, on the
Fourth mondayof Febuary 1916, and show cause II
any cam why the following Real Estate belonging tethe.
TO the said deceascds Estate should not be ordered 70
be sold to-wii, 3aar
The south west quarter dissection seven in township
tree Of range four eust the north west quarter Of
tion seventeen, andrast hall Of the north quarter
Of section eighteen township lhree Of range four east
the south west quarter Of south quarter, and the
south west quarter OF the south east quarter Of section
eight, in township three, Of range four east the south
east quarter Of the south quarter and the south
east quarter Of the south quarter Of section egh
township three range four east; the nsrth half Of tho
west half Of The buarter Of section eighteen
in township three, Of range our east and the north
half the cast half Of the north quarter Of
ton eighteen, in township three, Of range four easti
the south part Of lot three, Of the north west
quarter Of section seven in township three range our
east, decided by Mary Cain TO said George McGehee.
Also twedtyour acres on the side the south east
quarter Of section seven township three Ofrange four
east. &
Ii is further ordered by the court that This citation be
published in the Liberty Advocate and WOodvile Re-
/ pu ublcan, for the time prescrib, by law
~ WITNESS the Hon. John Walker, sole
! L. andresiding Judge Of the Probate court Of
~ said county, the Fourth Monday Of Nosem-
ber, A. d. one thousand eight hundred and orty-live
Issued this 26th Nov. A. D. is45
s.. R. DAVIS, clerk.
By B. w Smith, Depj cl'k
November 20, Is45 5l-w6
The Republican., 1845-12-27

MARRIED On Wednesday evening last,
by DR.. T. C. Brown, Mi JAMES G WALLER
to Miss ANN JANE FLEsiiMAN, both OF this
county.
On same evening by d.. T. c Brown,
Mr.. SIMEON c. FLEsHMAN 10 Miss FRANCES
E. B. BEAsLEY, both Of this county.
-On same evening by Hon. StOnhope
POsey, DIR. THMAs c. MERCER 10 Miss CATH
ARINE ORvIs.
Oh Tuesday evening last in the city
Of Natchez, by Mr. A. T. WELcH. to Mrs
SARAH ]. Foster, all of this county.
The Republican., 1845-12-27

EPITAPH.-Ths following is inscribed on
tombstone in the churchyard Of Sheldon, Holder
ness:-eHere lies the body Of w. Slentou, Of
Parinlon, he was buried the 2sth Of May, 1885,
aged 7s years. He had children by his FIRST wile'
3S-and grandfather 10 SO; by his second II;
own. father TO IS; great grandfather to 97; great
gTeat grandfather TO 235; be lived 10 see Of his
own generation 900.
The Republican., 1845-12-27
TRUSTEES SALE.

ERY vrde Of deed of trust made.by Anna NJ.
n , Smith, Cha's. Lancaster and Rosena E. his wife,
on the llth March S42, and recorded on pages 55l,
552 553 and 55i, Of Book b the records Of deeds IN
the Clerks Office Of the Probate Court Of Wilkinson
county, and state of Mississippi, 10 secure William M.
Helm and Others in ceatah debts therein mentioned,
shall proceed expose to sale andtO sell at public auc
tiOn to the highest bidder for cash. ON Rose Hill
PLANTATION in sad county Of Wilkinson, on Monday
the 2nd Day Of February S46 between the hours cf II
o'clock A. NJ. and o'clock P. M. Of that day, the iol
lowing described property to it All that certain tract
parcel Of land situated in the county of Wilkinson,
being the land purchased by the said Anna M. Smith
and Chas. Lahcastcr from William M. Helm, OF Tho
Z. Helm, OF John r. Ford and Caroline his wife,
Of the heirs OF Patrick Foley, the heirs of VIM. Solour-
ner and the heirs Of Jno. Cummings, containing
hundeed and sixty-nne 45lOO acres, per deed. AI
SO, all that certain tract parcel Of land situate and
adjoining the above lands, per deed Of trust, from
John Phbrick to George H. Gordon, dated first ofNo
/ vembeF 1887 and from Geo. ii. Gordon TO William M
| Fl elm, dated 4th OF Dec 1889, and from VIM. M Helm
to Charles Lancaster and Anna NJ Smith, dated 9Th
March 1912 containing one hundred and seventy
77l00 acres Also that certain tract parcel Of land,
situate and adjoining the above lands, per decd fen
Gerard c, Brandon and Botsey his wife, to William M,
! He'm dated LIST November 1888, and from VIM, M
Helm to Anna NJ. Smith and Chas. Lancaster, dated
the sth day Of March s42 combining hundred and
orty-one So 100 acres. Aso all that certain tract or
parcel Of land situate and adjoining the above lands,
per deed from Samuel SoIourner and Sarah his vile,
dated l7th July 1889, containing nineteen s000
The said above farm being known the Rose Hill
Plantation, and containing in all eleven hundred and
six So 100 acres, less. Also all The following
named Negro Slaves, to wit Old nry. Easter, Bet
sey Moses, Amy, Lewis Jane, Richard, Mohala, Fred
erick, Old Lucy, Rachael, Nelson Caroline, Darius
Kentuck Charles, George, Emily, Martha Ann, Sam
Kezla, Little Rachael, Alfred, Perry Black, Jim, Lucy
Ann, Nancy, Robert, Dophus, Frank, John LoH
Branch, Patrick Andrew Dennis, Frank T. Isaac. Far
ish DeboIah, Jenny, Mary Ann Polly T, Henry, Peg
gy, Polly, Leanor, Emily, Matilda, Judge Anthony
John, Darius, Helen Martha, Fanny infants, togeth
with their natural increase shall sell the whole or Sc
much Of said property will be sufficient to pay sale
debts and interest and the costs Of this sale, and viii
make such lille sed in me by said deed Of trust
TH0's. HENDERSON,, Trustee
Nov o. S45 n5O-ts
The Republican., 1845-12-27
NEW BOOKS.

Our friend Parker Smith has placed before Us
some most beautiful books from "NormaDs''
New Orleans. He has a variety, got up in sPlen-
did style, some of them Animals Of great taste
beauty and merit, suitable for Christmas and New
Years presents.
"RambIss by Land and Water, or Notes o
qTavsI -. c..Ia 4..d 1fs~:cnn . LsI r. M. Mormon
Author Of Rae. Sles in Yucatan &c. This is q
delightful little Volumes New Orleans book
throughout that will bear without blush com
psrison with the emission from any New York
or Philadelphia "BOokery." Those that have
read Mr.. Normsn's previous works will need nc
persuaion to buy and read this book; end also
~Norman's New Orleans and Envrons," by the
same Author. In this volume the reader has be-
fore his mental and physical eye, a chart literal
and descriptive Of the Crescent City, and great
amount Of useful Historical matter pertaining 10
the State at large. II contains pictorial illusIra-
tions Of the principal public buildings, and is re-
ally complete guide on all subjects Of general
inlerest.in the Southern Metropolis" A sIran-
ger in The City could have no better pocket COM
panion.
Among Mr. Smiths Books, we notice The fol-
lowing, "The New Post Office Law" giving a
glance the Law, distances Of Post Offices from
Washington, Counting Room Almanac, &c.
"The Diadem," splendid Annual--"TbC
GiR'-"Forget me nOt'-''LeaHeis from Mem
ory," beautiful md ich--.Rose of Sharon
"Ffiendsbp's OfsriDg"-"AmeIet'' SC. SC.
Friends, call examine and purchase.
The Republican., 1845-12-27

TRIED BRANDY.-At the last GIOOcesiershre
adjourned sessions, grl was placed at The bar
charged with stealing pint Of brandy (it was pro-
duced in courl) from her master. The gll was
acquitted; but the jury, with exemplary Partially,
moi only tried the gIl but the brandy too, for they
consc eniously empted the bottle. The liquor
beng drunk, The jury appended 10 their verdict
below pfoof"-Punch.
The Republican., 1845-12-27
MECHANICS.

Prosperity is abroad, you ase educaung your
children, building houses, laying up money, ac-
quiring knowledge. You are the Producsrs, you
are the architects Of The nations greatness; never
forget your elevated stations as men, ard as Patl
Of great ronfedsracy, extending the blessings OF
freedom to uIl men. Always remember thai idle
ness and couceit Is moi as useful as the saw, the
vice, hammer or shuttle. Give every nan his
due, but exact your own'
The Republican., 1845-12-27
MACHINE POETRY.

the editor Ofthe Nashau Telegraph is re-
spOnsibIe fOr the following tender lines over
a loaleF.
The morning san iS shining,
He hesdeIh not the ray,
But al full length teclinIng,
The snoaFing lOefer lay:
Now, ladies, dcni defide him,
He dreams OF beer and ale,
While the little dog beside him,
Corks the bottle Nth his tail!
The Republican., 1845-12-27
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI |
Wilkinson county ss.
A, Leifingwell & Co,
Attachment for $3.50.

Bernard M. Johnson
The attachment in this case was obtained by said
plaintiffs against the estate real and personal Of tho said
defendant, from w. L. Cage Esq justice of the Peace
Of said county On the 2sth day Of October A. D. 1916
for the said o. $3.50, re,uTnable nt the December
term ts45 Of The court aforesaid and the having
been returned into the clerks office of the Court aore
therefore hereby given that unless the SAID defendant
shall appear give special Bail and plead herein be-
fore the FIRST day Of oar next June term 1916 o. said
court judgement by default final ALL be entered against
him and the effects the Garnishee's hanCs dispostd
OF towards the satisfaction Of said Plaintiffs debt ner.
est, and costs Of suit.
Issued this 23rd day Of December ls45.
THOMAS w. HAYS elk.
Barber & Hester.
a4w
The Republican., 1845-12-27

Moderate APPETITE Mrs. Sprigs, will YOU
be helped 10 q small bi, Of the lurkeyl' ~Yes
my dear Mr. Wilkins, Will" "Wbat par, would
you prefer my dear Mrs. Sprgsl" ii will have
couple Of the wings--a couple Of the legs
some Of the bfeast--lhe side bone-some filing,
and js,c dumplings, as I feel very uuwslI TO-
day!". Wilkins laped!
The Republican., 1845-12-27

Having procured assistance for the purpose Of contn-
uing the collections Of and accounts pcced in my
hands those owing either, requested TO make inn
mediate payment longer indulgence can not be ex-
pected. my instructions must be Obeyed at all risks
N. B. Also those having claims for collection will dc
well TO hand them soon in order TO give those in.
debted an opportunity Of making their arrangements fol
the settlement of the same.
December 9Th 1945. c.. ]. FOSTER.
The Republican., 1845-12-27

R-OUR youthful friend. the carrier, asks
us 10 remiaa the public thar he will wail up
on them on the lsi prox,, Ni'h his address,
and pusts thal they will reserve few dimss
for his especial benefit
The Republican., 1845-12-27
O15-At an election held by The members Q

O1rAt an election held By the members Of
che POlemicO Literary Society on Monday
evening last, Of lie officers :Or the present
quarter, il resulted as follows:
Prssident-Dr A, R. Fitzpatrick.
Hiee- Prssidsat--J. H. LeAihsrman,
Secrsiary-- JOhn Hitchcock.
The Society meets again on Monliay even
ing 6lh prox. subiect-"Does the PEeseui
stale Of affairs in this country indicate con-
tinuation of the union. Public aIe invited &c
attend.
The Republican., 1845-12-27
TRUSTEE SALE.

WWAVINC. on the II III day Of December ls45 been
N appointed Trustee instead Of S, A. Phelps, 10
execute and carry into effect the provisions Of deed
Of trust executed by Thomas s. Newman and Mary Z.
Newman hts wife to said Phelps Trustee on the 4th
day of April A. D. s4S and duly recorded in the Pro-
bate Clerks office in the county Of Wilkinson, State OF
Mississippi in book my pages 547, 5is, 549 and $50
Of the recOtd fdeeds and executed for the benefit
Of StanwoOd and Bukley, and others, SHALL Tor The
purposes in said deed Of trust mentloned sl at the
Public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Roy
al Oak in the town Of Woodville, Wilkinson county,
and State Of Mississippi on Tuesday the 18Th day OF
FEBRUARY next between the hours Of ~ and O'Clock OF
said day. all the property in and by said deed oil trust
conveyed and therein described follows TO wit the
following named slaves: Sterling-Adam-Coa Coates
Hannah and her children, Jim Lizzy y Daniel, Young,
Besey and her children Jane and Prudence Doctor and
Noah-also the following descbed parcels Of land, to
wit the north west quarter CT section one IN township
two Of range three. west containing one hundred and
sixty acres-also the south west quarter OF section o.
| in township No. 2, ofpnge No west, contalr'ns
one hundred and sixty acres, also the eas hall OF south
east quarter and north west quarter Of The south sas
quarter of section No 2 IN township No. 2. Of range
No. 3, west containing bundled and seventeen acres
and g. 100 Of acre. also the north east quarter oil
Uf tho north wost quarter Of section No IN township
No. Of range No g. west containing thirty nine 2ilOC
| acres also the north west quarter Of the south wes
quarter and south quarter of the south west quarter
Of section No. @ township No range 3, west contain
inc seventy eight and 42-l00 OF acre beng II
the aggregate five hundred and fifty FIVE acres, more
less, situated in the county Of Wilkinson and siate OF
Mississippi and being the place on which the suic
-Thomas S. and Mary E. Newman resided at the time
the said deed Oftust execuled-aso six horses lou
mules fifty head Of CATTLE Eve yoke of oxen and oth
live stock consisting Of sheep, hogs, &c. also wagon
together with all the farming utensils now on the SAT-
plantation.
Twill give such title to said property Os Is veste'
in me by said deed of trust. JE. j. KLINE, Trustee
Dec. 10Th Is45. ids
The Republican., 1845-12-27

-9n accident "A negro man belonging 10
Mr.. Abraham McGehee. 10 attempting TO
jump upon the cars while running, Yesterday.
accidentally made mis-stsP and fell and
the cars running over him, killed him instant.
The Republican., 1845-12-27

sWhy is an uueervIceabIe gun like an Of,
6ce-holder7 Because il kicks nightly when
discharged
The Republican., 1845-12-27

Mr. John 6lade authorizes US to announce
. him as a candidate for Te>electiOn 10 the office
Of coustetabIe of WOodviIle, al the ensuing
election.
The Republican., 1845-12-27

See the Advertisement of Mr.. Ballaniine in its
proper column. His friends will be pleased to
see that be viii sill remain iu the position he has
ocenniad 90 long and satisfacioriy to them.
The Republican., 1845-12-27
DpmFufaI.

I" ] salO tiDO clouds al morning,
Tingsd sOith the rising sun
and IN the dG,Un they fOGtsd on
.dnd mingled intO one.
The Republican., 1845-12-27

Col, II. SEMPLE requests Us o say that We
were incorrectly Informed about one Of his
negIoes freezing to-dsaIh, and wishes .he ls-
port contradcted.
The Republican., 1845-12-27

RJ-The christmas holidays, &c, must be
our excuse for the meagre appearance Of to-
days paper.
Ia the course Of couple Of weeks we will
present the Republican in new dress, and
otherwise materially improved.
The Republican., 1845-12-27
New Advertisements.
AuCTIONl AuCTIONu

IEJs Christmas and New Years Presents, with a
great variety Of staple and seasonable goeds at auction
and private sale every day and night during the week
opposite Therrels hotel The ANNALS for 1876 with a
large assortment Of fine fashionable JeweTy and choice
selection Of late Piano Music--Toys Of all kinds for
children large and small Calcoes and M'delans (pollS
stye) hosiery shirts suspendus spool cotton, needles
and pocket knives, hunting do lsazOr StroPs,
viohns, flutes, accordians percnsan cdps, best black
ing, matches, Shaving soaps, coiogns SO Letter pa
per and steel pens books engraving maps; charts &c
Fine double guns and toy guns also boots and shoes
with MANY other goods moi specified Cal aud see be.
fore purchasing elsewere the goods must be sold
forthwith and bargains will be given. For particulars
see hand bills Sale TO night OF many articles not beor'
offered among which are Guns also lot Of books.
The Republican., 1845-12-27

HHNHE subscriber has on hand and Is constantly re,
~ ceving general assortment Of fresh Drugs ana
Medicines, Patent Medicines Chtmicalss Pants, Ols'
DYE Stuffs, peImmery, Cosmetics, Window Glass,
Putty, SC. All Of which he will sell al the lowest
southern market priceH, for cash. Among the stock
on hand, are the following articles:
Sulph. Quinne PlLLS-Tyler's
SaIcine Fahneslocks
Acids "os all kinds" Tomatoj miles"
Rhubarb Root and Powd'r Fahnesock's VeTmliuge
Dint,,enta of varionr kinda Swaim,a do
The Republican., 1845-12-27

CHRlsrMAs with its holidays is here again.
Weddings dancing, dinner Pa'tiss, &C., COM
pose the principal amusement Of the supper
leather" while the cufies are clameIing
Justify about their noble & blood, and 'raklng
down old Wirgina nebsI Iire.' with perfect
tightness,
The Republican., 1845-12-27

EHNHE Semi Weekly Commercial Times is for
\ sale at the Store Of P. Smith. price l0cs.
Call down and getthe latest news.
lust Received, one barrel smoked beef and
for sale by ?, SMITH.
Just Received IL kegs Of CranberTies, and
= for sale by Z. SMITH.
TS01A Peacock PloUghs wrought mould
1eDV boards for sale at manufacturers pr-
ces with tho addition Of Rail Road freight.
% Barrels No, Mackerel,
- Fresh Buekwheai!
Boston Mol soad,
CASTLE and Fancy soap,
Black and Green Teas.
Raisons, safdines, pickles, kstchips,
Tar in Barrels, segars,
Western and Pine Apple Cheese.
JUS received anG for sale BY
SHELBY SEYMOUR.
Agent for j. B. Byrne s. Co.
Ladies Travelling and work Baskets.
Market Baskels-Corn brooms, Floor Brushes
Mats, Cedar and painted Pals, Tubs, &c,
Willow carriages-Collin's Axes, 1
| Broad Axes,
Cross cut-Pitl aud Hand saws
Lyndens Crown Hoes--Allcols ditto.
Ame's g. Adsm's spades, Ok & Trace chains
| Just Received and for sale by
SHELBY SEY YMOUR, Ag't.
The Republican., 1845-12-27
NUTICE
NOTICE.

Nhere will be an Election held at the Court House
~ 'he iown o. Woodylle on Monday the 9Th day
Mayor one Town Constable and four Alderman II and
Tor the corporation Of The Town Of WooGville. in tbo
county OF Wilkinson and Slete of Mississippi.
IN. B. The polls will open at ten o'clock A. Nj; and
close at Two O'Clock p M
Witness my hand and seal lis 9Th dnv OF December
.. Y ls45 WILLIAM L. CAGE, Mayor (sEAL.)
The Republican., 1845-12-27

II subscriber offers Tor sale at The store on CONNER
ctai Tow recently DIR. Stonos-a lsl assortment Of
Drugs Medicines, Stationery, &C. Those desirous
Pufehaslpga years supply can do so on favourable
s s.! et cash or droit on New Orleans payabe on tho
'u' o. October next Othes will find it their interest
10 make cash purehasss 10 which he will be obiqcd 10
copfne himself JAMES a RATIANTiNE
Dec Gosh is45, I
The Republican., 1845-12-27

MAYoRALITY- The following gentlemen
are candidates for Mayor of WOOdvillo at The
ensuing election:
WI. CAGE. Eso.
DORSEY, Eso.
!. d. GlLDART. Ese.
J. @. POINDEXTER.
The Republican., 1845-12-27

.anOihsr Accident 'rhe steamer Belle Zane,
commanded by capt BraEier from zanes-
Vile and bOuud for New Orleans. struck up
on snag on the 18th inst, II miles below
Whie River. She had on board, over ninety
persone, including passengers aud crew, me
latter Of HON had just retired 10 bed, the
accident occurring in the night. The wealth
er was extremely cold, aud when they awak-
eued, they not only found the boat sinking,
but scarcely had time to rush 10 the deck,
many of them in their sleeping attire, aud a
few WHO snaiched blankets lIon their beds
Forty lives are supposed to be lost The ca
bin separated from the hull those who we're s'
fortunate as to get on il were saved. Th'
hull was seen floating bottom upwards i
miles below where it struck.
The Republican., 1845-12-27

A I the next February term ls46, Of the Pro-
TA bate court Of Wilkinson county, the under,
signed Administrator Of the estate Of John G.
Lindsey, deed; will present his accounts for final
settlement aud allowance with said estate.
JAMES u. LINDSEY,R a
Dec lS. ls45. l-6w Rdm'r.
The Republican., 1845-12-27

A LII persons who have cluns against the Wood;
~ vile Tan Yard for hides delivered since the SOh
day Of March 1913, requested to be presented for
settlement to l. H. STANWOOD.
The Yard is fully supplied with Hides and no more
are wanted after this date. II, 5.
Dec 49, Ie45
The Republican., 1845-12-27

an ELEGANT PLANO FORTE FOR sale.
NNHE undersigned has Of GllbeTts best Piano
- Fort6s which he will sell at very 10 W price.
Dec 49, IS45. l. II. STaNYO Cd.
The Republican., 1845-12-27

A I the next February term, 1916, of the Pro-
IN bate court Of Wilkinson county, the under
signed Executor Of the estate of james McNeely,
decd; will present his accounts for final sete-
ment aad allowance with said estate.
JOHN McNEELEY,
Dec. l6, lS45. 1-w6 Executor.
The Republican., 1845-12-27

EENHE Semi Weekly Commercial Times is for
u sale at the Store Of P. Smith. price l0cs.
Call down and get the latest news.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01
PUNCII's CHARGE TO THE JURY.

Gentlemen Of the Jury--You are sworn, in al!
cases, to decide according to the evidence at the
sante lime, # you have any doubt, you ARE bound
to give tho prisoner the benefit of it. Suppose
you have to pronounce the guilt or innocence OF II
gentleman accused of fel6ny. You will natural.
" doubt whether any gentleman would commit
such offences accordingly. however strong ma
be the testimony against hin, you will, perhal 8.
acquit him. The evidence of your own senses
is, at Icust, as credible tina, of tho witnesses
if, therefore. your 'eyesight convinces you tha.
the prisoner is we'll dressed preson, you have a
right to presume his resp ctabity; and it is for
YOU to say whether respectable person woulj BE-
likely to be guilty Of the crimes imputed to him
In like manner, when you see n shabby docking
fellow in the dock, charged for example, witt
sheep-steang, the decision rests with you. first
whether or not thai individuat rs ragamuffin
and, secondly. how far it is to be supposed that
man of tha. description would steal sheep. q
course, us has been before said, you will always
be guided by the evidence, but then, whether tn
matter is trustworthy or not, 10 n matter for you
private consideration. You n,ay believe n it yo,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01
HE EVENING HOUR.

ANIEsi the hour Of bliss, ''7-Eaz---
Win angry passions cease,
n iInd'scT"-'l turmoil are exchanged
aFor harmony anu r--r-t.. 7a =,
y is tn, dreamy hour. .s.y...
S5l-~-y hen tho child Of fancy secs
sAneye in every star, and hears -'0-.
ice in every breeze. '"|
Eve is he poot's hour,
fH->Ahh-lol.y thoughts take birth.
! And tho soul ia waited far beyond ....
,,ise gross desires of earth. aH
Eye is tho lovers hour.
The hour that wakes soft sighs,
9w, hopes, fond fears, vague Wishes all
Nj, The spirits mystores.
n e is fond memory's hour,
When the mental eye looks back
rough the mist Of parted years. to trac'
Sweet chidhood's happy track.
o blessed evening hour! ........--f
( To every son Of earth IN -.a.-.. .
Thou bring'st repose, and rest, and peace
- Calm Joy, and quiet mir,h. ..-.-