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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-09-19
Important suggestions.

The following remarks are taken from the
Bangor Wing, and are worthy of attention ut
this time: ..'
awhile we are talking about abolishing
slavery, and wasting our strength on visiona-
~ aud mpractIcable schemes, and getting up
scattering tickets the shareholders are using
the government of the United States TO eX-
tend slavery,and bring slaveholding States in
to tho Union. Vt seems to me that the true
policy ofthose opposed to the extension Of
slavery, is very simple. There is no sort of
necessity for attempting 10 suhvert either of
the political parties by out-voting one orboth
ofihen. Long before this can be done, slav-
cry will get territory enough to secure its per-
manent ascendancy in the Senate by ma
iorty ofStates That is whit we must pre-
vent, and we can do it with right manage
ment and proper effort. Instead ofscnttering
their strength, the enemies of slavery should
vote for no candidates but such us will pledge
themselves to vote against the admission of
any more savehoding States into the Union.
and against organizing any territorial govern
ment without the clause just applied TO Ore
gon. If the candidates of either party will
thus pledge themselves, let us vote for those
that do according TO our preferences in other
respects. Pledges relative TO slavery may be
extended; hut these are all-important ones
WHOSE consequences look 10 tlle IutuTS' Ire
ally believe ifthis issue be made, with vigor-
Gus fort, candidates so pledged, may be O.
lected in the next Congress from nearly OF
quite every district in New England, New
York, New jersey, Pennsylvania. Ohio, and
| Michigan and large majority III Indiana and
| Illinois. This will be at once Il decided ma
iority of,he House, without counting on any
aid from Slavc-holding States. No doubt,too
we shall carry Wisconsin and Iowa the same
way; and following the same policy in the
State Legislatures, we should soon have Sen
ators in Congress from all these States
| pledged the same way"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-09-19

MODERATE DRINKERS. The best defin-
ton we have ever heard of moderate drinking
was that given by the Rev. MIR Ballou, at our
meeting on Sunday. He said that they We're
''those who took more or less-uSuaIiy moren'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-09-19

BLADENsBbRG DUELLING GRoUND. Being
called TO visit1his town, so famous in the alI-
mails of duellinSgN the discharge of n public
duly, felt some curiosity to visit the bloody
ground. Why this spot should have been Sc
lected, no one can tell but it is famous through
all the South. 1t is Situated about halfa mile
from the village, near the site on which our
troops were stationed, Emancipation of the
arrival of the British during the last war, and
from which they so vigorously ran as soon as
they saw the foe. In a secluded spot, near
the edge ola thick wood, rude, wild unculti-
waited, with no foot path leading to it, you
stand on n soil drenched by the life blood of
many man. Here Decatur, Mason, and
Cilley fell. One of the most ferocious duels
on record was fought here between Gen Ma
son and Nc Carly. Mason challenged his OPP
ponent; but McCarty, on the ground that his
sight was defective, declined fighting. He
was posted as coward. Being military
man, blood only could wipe out the disgrace.
Mason's challenge was accepted. Behold
the weapons,- together they must leap from
the dome ofthe Capitol, or sit each upon a keg
of powder, and insert, with his own hand, a
slow match in the bung hole; or fight with
muskets at ten PAGES! Mason protested that
the conditions were savage; McCarty presis-
ted in them. The parties met, and Mason
was literally blown TO pieces. "A few weeks
ago, a duel was fought by two men from North
Carolina; DR.. Johnson, one of the parties, was
instantly killed. The stakes still stand at ten
PAGES apart; the marks made by the feet at the
turning ofthe body, and the deep stains of
Johnson's blood, are still upon the earth. The
ground is black all around; while the tall, rank
grass tell us as eloquently as Waterloo, the
richness of human blood.-.N e. Puritan.
New Liquor. An old "toper' went into a
tavern in Old Town, Baltimore, the other day
and asked for a glass of Sad Valo-R,mt"
The bar keeper said he never heard of such n
liquor, before, and that he could not get it
there. The stopper" thought it very strange,
he had drank "New England Rum" "Jamaca
Rum" and all other kind ofrum, but he had
never had sip of"Ad Valo rum" which was
talked so much about and he wished to try
IFS quality. He finally "sloped, not well pleas
ed at being disappointed. -... .....,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-09-19

The Chronotype thinks the announcement
that there is 10 be no change in the Cabinet
must refer particularly to the IreGsmyDePart-
Jneni
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-09-19

During heavy fall of rain, a fellow who
had taken drop too much, happened to de-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-09-19
The Beauty of Peace.
BY l.. MARIA CHILL

"Power itself has not halfthe might
gentleness."-L Hunt.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30
PErrrcoArs.-These very useful arti-

.PETTIcoATs.-These very useful arti-
cles-are creating quite "A sensation, lot
only in the fashionable circles, but among
the agents and directors of railroads. AT
several railroad meetings recently holden,
it has been determined 10 raise the fare up
on every body wearing more than twenty.
We hope the ladies won't put up with this
new tariff Il is really worth making n
panic abon,, besides, what is to become OF
the dealers IN grass cloth, coffee bags, sail
cloth, &c why, The business will he alb
souteIy ruined! Our advice to the ladies
is, not TO patronize any railroad attempt.
ing to enforce such monstros regulations.
Concord Patriot.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30

The citizens Of Alexandra have &C
cepted by vote of ISL to 222 the act Of
Congress retroceding that city and county
to the State OF Virginia. The Gzei'e
raises to the head of its columns the coat
of arms of the State, and thus expresses
its Joy at the result:
il is with pride and pleasure we an
nounce that by a vote of the people of The
town and county of Alexandria, taken un-
der the provisions oil the act, that portion
of the District of Columbia originally &C.
ded to the General Government by The
State of Virginia, lying south of the Po-
tomac river, has been retroceded TO the
narent Slate, and will henceforth become
a component part of the Old Dominion
The vote taken on the subject shows the
strong feelings entertained by those lnte'
rested, of the justice and policy OF this
measure, and degree of unanlmI'y whlcs
is hardly ever obtained on questions OF
public nature
We congratulate our citizens upon the
happy event. We become citizens of The
old commonwealth. as we firmly believe
for the general good.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30
ExecMl0l.,S Sale.

I'm pursuance of decretal order OF the
Probate Court, will sell, AT the door
Of the courthouse in CofeeviIle, on the
FIRST Monday in November merit,
at public sale, the following land IN Ya'lo'
busha county, viz. East halt OF southeast
onarter. and north halt of east halt q
southwest quarter, and west hall of north.
east quarter, and east half of north ives
quarter of section No. IS, township p
range A east. Sold on credit oi twelve
monlhs-bond and security required.
PETERSON PERSON, Er'Or
of estate of Joseph Person, decd
September is, 1916. 4O-
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30

We are told by the Lynchburg Virgin
ian that John, the well known and faithful
servant of the late John Randolph. oil
Roa noke, who, with the other emancipat-
ed slaves of his master, went to Ohio
and were treated by the citizens in a man.
ner of which our readers havo been appriz.
ed. has returned to Charlotte with the in
,ention of petitioning the Legislature &c
allow him TO remain in The commonw eallh
He says, they have no feeling Tor cOloret
people in Ohio, and, if the Legislature re
fuse to grant his petition. he will submit
to the penalty of remaining and be sold al
IA Strengthening this TO enjoying free
dom in Tree State.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30
LARD.
A rare chance for Gih-
wrigbtS or cabinet-rllakcrs'

TNHE undersigned, in consequences %
4 declining health, Offers Tor sale us
Sboo. Tools, and a lerge lot OF Materla's'
in Carrollton. The shop is framed Oul' 1n
mo so &25 feet, erected for, nnd wen
adapted to the purposes. The to9IS arc
of the very best quality, and Incluoe e. .bo
~ thing needed, with birmingham % W
.ytest Improvement, SIC. | nave "a" IN
onantity of materials on hand, lof gu
and cabinet work, timber, pants Qua qua
T val, gin.pla,es, screws, &c, &C S;;O SpS
there is now between 500 and Sa gu, ~
worth Of unfinished work ana or9 .ao, -
the sbop. The stand is one OF the pes - =, -
his section of country, and oners -, 80
opportunity for persons or persons Oe'"
ing a location. a,ten.
Unable to give the business my a s,ock
,;on will sell the shop, The en;lro ems e,O,
and !. rood will" at bargain. To- ,,a , ad.
anpIy 10 me personally, or by 'o''''
dressed to this place; ,,.MuTON
CarrOll,on, Mi, July J, lefo
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30
CHARCOAL ROAD!

HNHE subscribers take pleasure in an
nouncing to the public that they
have just received per steamboat Dim'e'
large and general stock of Bdgging,
Rope, Sugar and Coffee, Bacon, Lard
Flour and Whiskey, together with com
pleie stock of StapLe Dry Goods, and are
now prepared 10 furnish planters with
these articles on the usual terms, together
with sprinkle of cash, on the faith OF
cotton, ITO make it go down"
They have procured large and conmo-
dious Cotton Shed, remote from the ous!'
ness part of town, and will receive, buy, OF
sell, or forward cotton at the Customary
rates. Come down and help us beat down
the coal.
WIRELESS g. CRAWFORD.
Greenwood, Sept.2, ls46. 81
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30
Administrators notice.

wv HEREAS, letters of .adminIstra-
Wv ton, with the will annexed, ct
the estate of Mary Hurd, deceased. were
granted 20 the undersigned at the SeP'em-
Der term, AID. 1916, of the Probate Court
of TaIahatchie county, State of Miss's
siepi: Now, all persons having claims
against the estate of said decedeni, are
hereby required TO exhihit the same within
The time limited by law, or they will be
barred. T. n WAUL, Admir-.
September %, 1916. 4ito
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30

MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.-TheN n. York
Journal of Commerce announces thai al
+" one O'Clock, p. NJ, September 8, 1916,
the line OF magnetic telegraph was CON
nec,ed through the whole distance from
New York city to Buffalo, passing lhro'
the following stations, viz: Troy, Albany,
Utica, Syracuse. Auburn, Rochester, and
Buffalo--being total distance of foe
hundred and seren miles! Upon turning
the adjusting screw OF the magnet 10y Prof.
Morse, he sent his compliments to all the
operators on the line. Complimentary
answers were returned from each ut the
Offices, and the entire dialogue occupied
less than five minutes!
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30
SHMyON,S WEDTCTN "a

4 UST received, q fresh supply Of DR..
~ Simmons genuine celebrated and in.
valuable medicines, viz:
Ills Vegetable Liver Medicine and Pu.
riiyIng Pills, which are so well known as
an effectuai remedy for Chronic and Acute
inflammation of the Liver, and all diseases
and indispositiOns that are caused from n
diseased Stale or inactivity of the liver,
such as Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Sour
ness Of the Stomach, loss Of Appetite,
lowness Of Spirits, Collie, Costiveness, &c.
Also
HIS SOUTHERN TONIC,
A sale and certain cure for all kinds of
Female Diseases, and weakness or Gene.
raj Debility, from any cause. Also
HIS RHEUMATIC MEDICINE.
A neyer-iailing Remedy for Rheumatic
Pains, in all their different stages and va
rienes And also
HIS ANTI-FEVER BITTERS,
Which IS the safest, the most pleasant, and
most successful cure for The FEVER, in
any stage, grade, type or form that IT may
appear. When ii Is used with his anti
Ague Pills, as directed in the prescriptions,
The Congestive, Bilious, Yellow, aud all
other kinds Of Fevers, are REMOVED
like charm, and the system literally bra
ced against the Ague and Fever, as it era
dica,es The disease thoroughly without de-
pletion, and leaves every organ in perfect
| tone.
As the friends Of these medicines and
the high-minded. honorable and confiden.
liaI witnesses of their healing effects, are
living in every neighhorhood in all This
section of country, many of whom formed
an acquaintance and ar attachment for
them when administered by, and under
the immediate Of, old Doctor A. Q. SIM
mons, in Georgia, we leave il entirely with
ihsse Witnesses TO recommend them viva
goce. They are insured purely vegetable
and perfectly harmless, even if used in
larger quantities than directed, and for the
wrong diseases.
All in good order, and for sale by
J. V. WOLF,
At the Post Office, Cdrroll'on
September Is, 1916 If
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30
Administrators Sale.

IN pursuance of an order from the no.
norable Probate Court OF Carroll
county, made at the August term thereof,
A. D. lS46, |, as the administrator OF
the estate of Joseph M. Glover, deceased,
will sell at the door of the court house In
the town of Carrollon,
On the Third Monday, being The 18th day
of October, 1S46.
10 the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve
months, the following described lands be
longlng TO said estate, to-wlt: The south
east or. and cas-, half of southwest or. OF
section "a, tow nship II, range ) eas', iy-
ing in Carroll county and los B, 4, and
6 IN section 80, lots 2 and in section 20,
lots II, 10, IA and Is, in section II, town
ship 20 range | east lots 3 and IN Sec
ton 6, township IS. range | east; lots {
and IL, in section ID, and lois 2, 3, 4, 5
and 7, in section "a, township 10, range
Ywest. lying in the county OF Suntiower.
Also, the undivided half of the east hall
southwest or. and east half northwest Or
section 4, township 10, range east; and
the east half northeast Or. section D, town
ship Is, range east, and east bali south
ives, or. section 80, and southwest or. sec
tion 81, township Is, range l east, lying
and being in Carroll county. The Pur'
chaser will be required 10 give bond VIII
approved security for the payment OF The
purchase money.
WIN. COTHRAN, Admir-
of estate of J. III. GIorcr. decd
| Sensember 9, 1916 3! 81
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30

CHASED By LOCOMOTIVE. The tol-
lowing is 'Hoosier's" description of his
first sight of locomotive, and his adven-
lure consequent thereon:
came across through the country, and
struck your railroad, and was plying It at
about four knots an hour. Now, had
heard tell of locomotive, but never dream
ed of seeing one alive and kicking; but,
about two miles from here, heerd some
thing coffing, sneezing and laundering all
at once, and looked rulnd. Sure enutf.
there she comes down after me, paving
the airth up, and splitting the road wide
open, with more fire and smoke a flying
than orto come out of hundred burning
mountains. There was dozen Wagons
folerin' arter her, and tn save her tarnal,
black, smoky, noisy neck, she couldn't get
clear en- 'em. | don't know whether they
scared her up or not, but here she cum a
curling, with her teeth full of burning red
no, Goals, and she pitched right straight at
me! | couldn't stand it no longer; so
wheeled round and broke down the road
and began 10 make gravel fly in every di
rection. No sooner had done that, than
she split right arter me; and every jump
made, she squealed like thousand wild
cats! She began to gain on me comm
up little hill, but we come round pint &c
straight level on the road. Now, think:
|, III gin you ginger, as Pm great on q
dead level; so pulled to it, and got my
self under full speed; and then she began
to yep and cough and stamp, and come or
full chIsel, and make the hull airth shake
But kept on before, bouncing at the rate
of twenty feet at every step, till got TO
turn of the road; | was under such head
way that Icoundn't tnrn; so turned hea
over heels down bank by house, lande
cosmollick into a swiIl barrel, and my fee
stuck out behind, and up in the air! Jus
at The time the locomotive found had g
away from il, it commenced splitting hf
water into me. | thought in my soul thi
. Mount Vesuvlus had busted in some plac
in the neighborhood. But Go you suPpos
r | staid there long? No, sir! just wake
right through that barrel, and come out
the other end so quick that it really loo
ed ashamed of itself. Now, here ! am,
@ real double-reVoiving locomotive SnolI
Goster, ready to attack anything hut
combination of thunder ana ligh'nlr
a smoke, rairoad-iron and hot water.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30
4 DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. =
~ To all persons interested IN the es-
tate of David Aiken, deceased, and esPe-
ciaIly the east half southwest quarter Sec
ton 80, and west halt northeast quarter
section 80, and northeast quarter section
80, township %, range 3 east, and south
east quarter and east half southwest quar-
ter section 81, township "a. range 3 east,
in Tallahatchie county; and northwest
quarter section 2, township ~ range D
east. in Ya.lobusha county :-Tdke notice
that at the November term next OF the
Probate Court of Carroll county, we will
apply for an order to sell all The right. IT,
tie, and interest of David Aiken, deed IN
said land, for the purpose of paying the
debts of said estate.
PETER GATEWOOD, Ad,nr,,
THO. Nj. SMITH,
of estate of Dauid Aiken, decd
September l6, 1916 4o-6t
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30

BYXECUTOR'S Whereas
~ letters testamentary of the last will
and testament of Samuel Hurd, deceased.
were granted to the undersigned at the
September term, A D. 1916, of the Pro.
bate Court of Talahatchie county, State
of Missssippi: Now, all persons having
claims against the estate OF said decedent,
are hereby requested to exhibit the same
within the time prescribed by law. or the
same will be barred.
II. n. WAUL, Er'or.
September-23, 1916 Alto
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30

TAKEN up by w. G. Collier, one bay
horse, supposed to he Ia or % years DID,
right hind foot white, saddle spot on the
right side, and star In the face. Ap
praised 10 so.
TAKEN up 10y J. Smyth, one horse OF
gray color, about eight years old' no
brands or marks perceivable. APPRAISED
at $50.
September 9, 1916. 81
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30
kdw,iuistratOr,s Notice.

NT Office is hereby given, that the
Y undersigned, administrators OF he
estate of William Smith, decd, has filed
her petition in the Probate Court OF Choc
taw county, Mississippi, to surrender her
letters, and will a, the next October term
of said Court, present an account OF her
administration so far as the same has ex-
tended. for allowance with commissions,
and apply for final settlement and DIS
charge. JANE oMl rs num-
s, ste estate Of WIN Smith decd
Sent. $. 3a-[Pr. ice 81 co.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30
DEMONSTRATORS SALE. lii

A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE. - In
"a. pursuance of decretal order OF
the Probate Court, | will offer for sale,
at public auction, al the door of the court
house in Carroliton, on The Fourth Mon
day (26th) of October next, the following
land. viz: West half of southeast quarter,
and east half Of southwest quarter, and
northwest quarter of northwest quarter oil
section II, township II, range east
Terms of sale will be, credit of twelve
NOTWITHSTANDING bond, with security, fol
purchase money.
WILLIAM BENNETT, Admir-
of estate of W. Ferguson, decd
September 16, 1916 dust
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30
Suicide Of Felix G. Mcconnell.
Correspondence of the Franklin Ala. Democra

Correspondence of the Franklin Ala. Democrat.
WASHINGTON CRY, Sept. 10, lS46.
Dear Sir: | have Just Witnessed inc
most appalling spectacle have ever De
held. II was the mangle1 and Ilteless DO
DIV of Hon. FELIX G. MCCONNELL, member
Of Congress from the Talladega uiS'.ict u
your State. He committed sulcioe ~ ne
room at the ST. Charles Ho'el a. < ct1oA
to-day, by stabbing himself IN elgh' G'iier-
ent places. He had been Tor seVeral uays
lahor,po under insanity, aid this morning
,,rororotions were made to have him pla-
"a - tho hospitaI; but before the arrange
80, couId be carried out, he returned 10
80 room. and committed the fatal deed, by
rnt,,no his throat deeply on either side,
and bv stabbing himself twice under the
lower right rib, once on the right side OF
the abdomen, and three times under the
lower left rib. He completely severed
the ,guar vein, and performed the ope.
ration with as much skill as it could have
been performed if done by another person
The uashes in the throat are about an inch
and halt long on either side, and more
than an inch deep, and seemed TO have
been made with great delIberatien. The
s,abs i'm his sides and abdomen are also
deep, and one OF Them very large. His
dvinr groans gave the first intimation oI
his having done himself violence, and
when his room was entered, he was found
lifeless and weltering in his own blood.
He conversed upon the avenue this morn.
ing with several gentlemen, all of whom
observed that he was deranged. He ina
gined that he was under arrest for the com
mission Of various crimes-counterfeiting
larceny, and other dsgraceful deeds-and
so expressed himself, and it was doubtless
under the influence of the horrors of such
haIucinations that he terminated his ca
reer. He remarked to me few days age
that the AbolliIOnIsts were trying to xii
him, on account Of what he said in Con
gress, the last session, in reference to Mr.
Culver, of n. Y. and also stated that HI
had had seven fights about it. mention
these circumstances to show that it wa:
under the influence Of insanity that h.
committed the fatal deed.
Mr.. Powell, from Coosa county, mem
Der of your last legislature, was with tn
deceased late last night, and employed
man to remain all night in his room will
him--fearing that something rash nigh
be done by him.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
He Will be entombed in the Congressona
graveyard, and will be followed thereto
bv all the AIabamians in the city, toge
Their with other friends-warn friends
who, while they hear the clods fall upo
his coffin, will breathe a sigh over as &c
nerous man as ever drew breath Of life
But few days since, heard him spea
in tender terms of his wife and children
Oh, who can imagine the bitterness of the
grief, when they shall hear of the melar
choIy end Of their unfortunate husband an
father! May " He who tempers the win
10 the shorn lamb" give them comfort.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-30

EVERY MAN HIS OWN LAwYER.-The
New York Reform Convention decided,
Ivy a vote of 80 TO II, that any male citi-
zen Of good neral character, and requisite
qualifications OF Learning and ability, shall
he admitted TO practice in all the courts in
that State.