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Mississippi Democrat., 1846-10-28
Tn District Chancery Court.

Watt & Mecain' septemBer Rules,
TS. ,oAc
Jas. 7. Crofford ct al. A. D. io4o'
ETPON opening the matters of this
bill, and it appearing TO the sails.
faction of the Court that James I. Crottord
resides beyond the limits of this State SO
that the ordinary process Of law cannot
be executed on him: Ii is therefore order
ed, that unless said defendant shall appear
at a District Chancery Court TO be held al
the courtroom in Carrollton on the third
Monday of December next and plead
answer or demur TO the bill of compl lam
herein, the matters thereof will be taken
for confessed, and decreed accordingly
And it is further ordered that this notice
be published for two months IN the M'sS'S
sippi Democrat.
WIN. P. BOLE, Clerk.
September l6, 1916 4O-N
! FISHER and SHEPPARD, Sols.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-10-28
A DMINIsTRATOR's SALE. -Ir

A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE. = In
"A pursuance of decretaJ order OF
the Probate Court, will offer for sale,
at public auction, at the door Of the court
house in CarroIlion, 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 ol
section II, township IL, range east
Terms of sale will be, credit of twelve
Notwithstanding bond, with security, fol
purchase money.
of estate Of W. Ferguson, dec a
September l6, 1916 4o-ot
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-10-28

Gov. Briggs, of Massachusetts. has a
faculty of touching the tender chords OF
the heart. When the Normal school was
dedicated in Westfeld, he appealed TO the
fathers and mothers of the assembly:
81 can recall" said he. as he wiped the
tear that struggled from his eye, the
case of poor boy who once sat upon the
hard plank seat of one of these schools in
one of the poorest districts of this State,
while hisfather was toiling at the anvil for
his daily bread, who, under the smiles OF
a kind Providence, has since been Eonored
bv his fellow citizens infinitely beyond his
deserts. and who, as Chief Magistrate oI
this commonwealth, is now addressing
YOU. and deems it his highest honor &c
plead for the canse of common school ed
ucation. would rather be the mar
who gave the deed of land for yondel
school house than to wear the honors 0
the proudest military conquerer. lhanl
heaven that there are no politics IN thI
enterprise to poison it to death"
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-10-28

The Board of Health of New Orleans
reported on the 18th, that there % nad P been
no reason to consider the Yello" Fever
epidemicaI this season. and that not more
than n cases well authenticated hao oc'
cured at the Charity Hospital.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-10-28

The Cincinnati Commercial of the 7th,
has the following:
RIvER.--The river is now at a very
low stage, and continues falling. NaVlga-
ton is confined to the small class OF boats
which are unable to carry full freIghts.-
From this city out to the Mississippi, there
are only from 80 to 33 inches water IN
the channel. At Pittsburgh, by the last
accounts, there were only "a inches scant,
and on some of the bars bellows, still less
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-10-28

and act upon it. The seed is sown, the
people are thinking, reforms go not back
wards, and this will at no very distant day
be very stroug question entering into
our elective discussions. Wooduille Rep.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-10-28

EXPENSE OF THE WAR.-We take this
article. noIus rolus, as Gen. Taylor would
saw. from the Mobile Herald of Thursday:
The National lnteigencer is under the
impression that the good faith of onr coun-
try may be endangered, if we call upon
Mexico to bear any of the burdens of the
war, inasmuch as Gen. Taylor by procla
nation assured them that every thing talk
en- should be paid for, and that private
property should be respected. We per.
iectly agree with the New York Sun, which
argues that originally the war was de-
fenslve war on our part, to be conducted
SO as to Cypress Mexico as little as possl-
BILE, under the impression that the people
would urge their military chieftalns to
conclude a speedy peace. We find, on
the contrary, that there is disposition
among leaders to make peace, but none
among the people. II the people with
unanimity will demand peace, their lead
ers will promptly second their Efforts
We must change the policy of carrying on
this war. The people of Mexico must be
made to feel the pressure OF 1t. Gen
Taylor, on entering Monterey, will doubt
less issue another proclamation, avowlng
change of policy, and calling upon tn
| Mexicans for means to sustain our army
and replenish our military chest. Of wha
service would the mines of Mexico be L
US, if in conquering country we abstain
from using the fruits of victoryY We SCI
nothing inconsisten; with our previous pc
sition and the usages OF honorable wal
fare, in saddIing upon Mexico the exPen
ses of this war. If we really want peac
the burdens of the war should partly ia
upon the enemy. They have lost no pre-
perty in this war. When they find its bu
dens severe, if not oppressive, they WI
compel their rulers TO send commissioner
to ask for peace.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-10-28
The state OF Mississippi,

CARROLL COUNTY.
l., ryp CrRcU1r COURT OF SAID COUNTY,
NOVEMBER TERM, A. d. 1910.
James s'andIey Attachment for the
Robert P. Mayrant.
TN this case, it appearing that the at,
tachment has been returned executed
by summoning Rhoda Pierce as gar
nishee in said cause
II is ordered, that unless the said deien-
dant appear at the next term Of the Circuit
Court 10 be holden at the courthouse o!
Carroll county. in the town oil Carrollton'
on the Second Monday of November next
and plead, answer, or demur to said at
tachment, judgment by default will be en-
tered against him, and the garnlshee call
eG on to answer. 1t is further ordered
that copy of this order be published 1T
the Mississippi Democrat, newspaper
published in the town of Carrollton, State
and county aforesaid, once week for lou
successive weeks.
R. A. SEWARD, Clerk.
September %, lS46 Al
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-10-28

A DMINlSTRATOR'S NOTICE. =
"a The undersigned, administrator OF
the estate of John F. Atchison, deceased,
having filed in the Probate Court of Car
roll county an account and final settlement
of said estate, all persons interested IN
said estate are notified that at the Decem-
ber term next of said Court, will move
the Court that said settlement be confrm'
ed. and decree rendered accordingly.
ROB'T w. BAINE, Admir-
estate of J. F. Atchison, decd
September Is, 1S46 4u-o'
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-10-28
LEFLOEsE Il Go.

Receiving, Forwarding, and Com"''SS1o"
MERCHANTS,
POINT LEFLoRE, YAzoo RIVER,
." EEP constantly on hand a large
~ supply of Bagging and Rope, Ba-
con, Lard, Flour, Sugar anG Cotiee' Sal''
Iron, Castings, Nails, Negro Shoes bian,
kets. Jeaus and Linseys. Also general
assortment of DRY GOODS.
oF Always prepared TO make liberal
CASH advances on Cotton stored with US,
or purchase at the highest market Price.
Sent. l., 1916.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-10-28
ALLEN & MILLER,

And Dealers in Produce, Groceries and
staple Dry Goods,
GREENWOOD, MISS.
TE HE undersigned would say to their
4 friends and public generally, that
we will be found at the old stand in Green
wood, ready to serve them. We keep con-
stantly on hand fresh Flour, Bacon, Lard;
&C., and as the season advances we VIII
add to our stock, Bagging and Rope, and
all other articles in the Grocery and Fro
duce line, generally offered for sale in this
country: ali of which we will sell low fol
cash or cotton in hand.
NIB. Well cured hides and peitry pur'
chased at their market value.
ALLEN 81 MILLER.
Greenwood, July Is, ls46. IL
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-10-28

GEN. WooL's ARMY.-The editor OF
the Texas Democrat says that Gen: "oors
advance division, under Col. Harney'
would leave San Antonio on the 27th ult'
The route will be by the Preside, from
which place the passes of the mountains
are distant not more than forty miles,
which can be defended by few resolute
men against great odds. The editor OF
the Democrat says many suppose resist
ance will be made, but he does not know
where the Mexicans can raise troops TO
olive battle any where on the route TO Chi
huahua. He however admits that 1t is
nroblematicaI whether the necessary pro-
visions aud forage can be procured after
crossing the Rio Grande. The editor |:
himself at San Antonio, and says thai
there are actually many complaints OF If
regularity and confusion IN giving and eS
ecutiug orders etc.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-10-28
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE. :

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. =
a To all persons interested IN the os
tate of David Aiken, deceased, and esPe-
cially the east half southwest quarter Sec
tion 80, and west half northeast quarter
section 80, and northeast quarter section
50, township %, range B east, and south
east quarter and east half southwest quar-
ter section "a, township "a, range 3 east,
in Tallahatchie county; and northwest
quarter section 2, township D, range D
east, in Yallobusha county Take 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, decd IN
said land, for the purpose of paying the
debts of said estate.
PETER GATEWOOD, ] A5ur,,
THO. Nj. SMITH,
of estate of Ddpid aiken, decd
September l6, lS46 4O-o'
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-10-28

THE LEGALITY OF GEN. KEARNEY'S
CoURsE-The Richmond Enquirer makes
the following extract from Wheaton's Ele-
ments of International Law, sustaining the
course of Gen. Kearney at Santa Fe. we
have ourselves, from other writers on ln-
ternationa law quoted language of sImI-
lar import:
In general, it may be stated, that the
rights of war, in respect to the enemy, are
to be measured by the object of the war
Until that object is attained, the beliIger-
ent has, strictly speaking, right to use
every means necessary to accomplish the
end for which he has taken up arms.
The property belonging TO the Govern
ment of the vanquished nation passes to
the VICTORIOUS State, which also take the
place of the former Sovereign in respect
to the eminent domain.
The conquered and ceded country may
be portion only, or the whole OF the van
oushed State. If the former, the orIgl
nal State still continues; if the latter II
ceases to exist. In either case, the con
ouered territory may be Incorporated int
the conquering States as province, or
may be united to it as a co ordinate Slate
with equal sovereign rights.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-10-28
DMINisTRATOR'S NOTICE =

A DMINiSTRATOR'S NOTICE.
"a The undersigned, administrator on
the estate of John Colbert, deceased,
hereby notifies all persons interested IN
the final settlement of his account as ad-
minstrator of said estate, that he will, al
the December term of the Probate Court
of TalIahatchie county, Mi, file for audi:
ton his final account as administrator OF
said estate, and resign his administrat ton
JESSE McAFEE, Admir-
of estate Of John Colbert, decd
October 2l, 1916 44-5t
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-10-28

Conn AS AN ARTICLE OF ExPoRT.-Mr.
Thomas Afleck. the distinguished agrI-
cultural writer Of Adams County, thinks
that the States of Mississippi and Louis
lana will be able to furnish :he principal
exportation of Corn TO England to meet
the increasing demand which has there
snrung up. In a recent letter to the New
Orleans Commercial Times, he writes as
follows:
"Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas,
will be able to spare much corn this year.
A considerable amount will be sent e
New Orleans, which shipper, TO Liver
pool would do we'll TO look at and try
| If anu corn will bear the voyage unInJuret
without being previously kiln-drled, 1t is
this. 1t is, in fact, as throurhly dried as
there is any necessity for, before 1t Is sem
to market. 1t has been ripe now slH
weeks; and the Leaf having all been strip
ned. the ear has been fully exposed TO the
sun and wind. Then, the grain itself
lust of that kind most valued in the En-
) olish market-clear white flint, and bas
Iard flint corn. No other variety make
such bread, and none other will maxi
hominy. That of more northern growth
barely ripening before frost, generally
some of the gourd.seed varieties, and ma
wing to be packed down in damp flat-boa
for weeks before reaching New Orleans
, cannot possibly bear re-shipment to Liver
pool without damage, without being kiln
/ dried"
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-10-28
SHMMON,S MEDICINES.

4 UST received, fresh supply. of DIR.
- Simmons genuine celebrated and in
valuable medicines, viz:
His Vegetable Liver Medicine and Pu-
rifying Pills, which are so well known as
an effectual remedy for Chronic and Acute
inflammation of the Liver, and all diseases
and indispositions that are caused from
diseased state or inactivity OF the liver,
such as Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Sour
ness Of the Stomach, loss Of Appetite,
Iowness OF Spirits, Collie, Costiveness, &c.
Also
HIS SOUTHERN TONIC,
A safe and certain cure for all kinds Of
| Female Diseases, and weakness or Gene
raj DeDihty, from any cause. Also
HIS RHEUMATIC MEDICINE,
A never-failing Remedy for Rheumatic
Pains, in all their different stages and va.
rieties And also
HIS ANTT-FEVER BITTERS,
Which is the safest, the most pleasant, and
most successful cure for the FEVER, in
any stage, grade, type or form that il may
appear. When il is used with his anti
Ague Pills, as directed in the prescriptions,
the COngeStIVe, DllllOuS: ASIlO"t ouu CT
other kinds of Fevers, arc REMOVED
like charm, and the system literally bra
ced against the Ague and Fever, as IT era
dicates The disease thoroughly without de-
pletlon, and leaves every organ IN Pertec'
tone.
As the friends of these medicines and
the high-minded. honorable and conhden'
liaI witnesses of their healing effects, are
living in every neighborhood in all thIs
section of country, many of whom formed
= an acquaintance and an attachment TO
r them when administered by, and unde
e the immediate of, old Doctor A. q. Sim
mons, in Georgia, we leave it entirely w''l
i thsse witnesses to recommend them Vlv'
It voce. They are insured purely vegetable
IT and perfectly harmless, even 1t used II
J. larger quantities than directed, and for TIT
u wrong diseases.
;, Ali in good order, and for sale by
e J. V. WOLF,
1T the Post Office, Cdrrottton
September l6, l946 IL
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Inge, Of the Dragons, 1t, Cochran, Of the 4th
infantry, and Lieutenant Chudbum Of the 8h
infantry. Among the wounded are Col. Me-
intosb, of the 9Th iuiuntry,Lh Col. Payne 4th
Artillery, and Capt. Hone, 9th lnfantry-most
of them slightly and none supposed MORALLY
An exchange Of prisoners took place on the
10Th, and we understand that Col. Thornton
had been released by an exchange.
Fromthe most authentic source we learn that
thenumber Of tbA enemy's forces in both en-
gagements, was not less than between seven
and eight thousand men.
General Taylor after reaching the camp, re-
turned to Point Isabel, on the evening OF the
18th, wirh ammunition, baggage, mules, &c
taken from the enemy.
The communication between Point Isabel
and Gen. Taylor's camp opposite Matamoras
may now be considered open.
Some of the ammunition taken from the enc
my in first engagement was used upon them IN
the second.
The following Mexican officers were taken
prisoners, Gen, La Vega, Its. Prada and Velez.
1t. Col. Marines, aid de.cump to Gen. LaVega
accompanied the General voluntarily. They
arrivedhere this morning on the Col Harvey, in
The charge Of Lieut.. ]. J. Reynolds Of the 4th
Artillery.
The gallant Capt. Walker was in both en-
gagements, and we are happy to state escaped
withoutiniury.
Gen. Taylor and staff were to leave Points
abelon the 18th for the camp opposite Mata'
moras.
Major Brown, Of the Artillery, who wa'
left in command of the Fort opposite Matamo
ras, died on the 10 of wounds received in
calamity defending his post and was buried
with military honors on the llth.
Our informant states that the Mexicans re
treated in confusion to the other side Of tn,
Rio Grande,. and that he was among those VIII
pursued them up to the river. Several Mex
cans were drowned in the attempt to cross. H
is not positive whether the whole or part onl
of the Mexican Army attempted to cross tn
Rio Grande,
The steamers Galveston and Augusta arrive
at Brazos St. Iago on the 18th, and were dis
charging when the Col. Harvey left.
The men who had been landed from the flee
were about returning on board their respectiv
vessels, their services not being required.
The steam schooner James Cage left Brazo
St. Jago in company with the Col HaTney wit
dispatches for Galveston, consequently til
next arrival to be looked for will be the steam
ship Galveston.
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nearly ever since Gen. Taylor left the works.
The brave and gallant Major Brown died
from 4 wound received in his thigh by the ex-
plosion Of one Of the enemy's shells. His
wound was not considered dangerous, but as
he was placed in one Of the bomb proof bur
rows. modification ensued from the want OF
fresh air. His death is deeply d%eplOred by the
army; his intrepid conduct in foiling every at
tempt of the enemy to reduce the Fort, prePar-
ed them, in a measure, to anticipate the result
of the conflicts with our brave army. The
strength of the Fort, and skill with which it is
defended, is incomprehensible to the Mexlcans,
aid, indeed, we'll it might be, for they have
thrown upwards Of l400 shot and shell into the
works, and every morning they present the
same appearance; our loss has only been two
or three in the fort. The constant practice the
enemy have had in firing at it, has taught them
the proper bearing to give to their guns, and al
most every shot tails within the works. The
Fort is never idle, and the ramparts and build
ings at Matamoros already look as if the les
troying angel had swept over it.
Gov. Henderson has taken the field in person
with the Texan troops. Her frontier riHemer
are pouring in a body to the field of battle.
The Mexicans ii is said have disaffected thu
Comanches who now refuse to treat with th'
American commissioners.
1t is now ascertained that the Mexicans haC
5000 men in the first battle and 5000 in the Sc
cond. Gen. Taylor had 1900 only!! Genera
Taylor took a vast number Of prisOners-witl
l55 rounds Of cartridges for the Mexican ar
tillety-8 guns--and 500 packed mules, A
mong his spoiIs is Gen. Arista's camp equip
page, with all his papers, containing full detail
of the Mexican plans, Sc, and giving Gen
Taylor a complete key to all the operations o
the enemy.
Gen. Taylor was to leave Point Isabel o.
the 18th, at the head Of the volunteers VIII
had arrived t. make an attack on Matamoro
in conjunction with boat detachment sent U
the river by Com. Conner. Thank God! Their
will be blood of ours in that coming strife.
Com. Conner has had large detachments
sailors and marines from his squadron lande
and exercised in preparation for this duty
Every sailor and every soldier is burning fc
the fight. The glorious laurels won by tho;
who have already met the foe, have excited
burning ardor that Mexican blood must quenc
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TO THE PUBLTC.

In consequence of the appalling calamity
which has come upon our town, destroying the
lives OF many Of its citizens, leaving houseless
and in utter deslitution and want a large por-
ton Of its inhabitants, we have been appoint
ed, BY the sufferers, to address a generous and
humane community in their behalf.
We feel that a simple statement Of facts will
accomplish this object.
On Thursday, the 9Th inst, about half pasI
! O'Clock, ?. NJ, a most fearful and terrific tor.
nado swept through the town, carrying with i,
ruin and vide spread desOlslion, presenting !
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Discrimination for Hotes.-Mr. Severance Of
Maine, a representative in Congress from the
Kennebec district, in letter in the last Kenne-
bee Journal, snys that the Locofoco members
from Maine gave the Committee Of Ways and
Means to understand that if they did not amend
the Tariff bill, SO as to retain the bounty 70 fish
ermen, their votes could not be calcu-
lated upon to carry the bill. So the commit
Tee struck out that part Of the bill. Mr.. SIEVE.
rance says this is discrimination in favor Of
votes, if not for protection Ball. Pat.
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nc president,s war Message.


Was sent in to Congress on the llth. We re-
ceived it too late to publish in our paper, He
invokcs the prompt action Of Congress TO re-
cognize The existence Of a war with Mexico,
and to furnish the Executive with means for
prosecuting the war vigorously, and declares
that he shall be prepared at all times TO renew
negotiations with Mexico whenever she shall
be ready to receive or make propositions,
In the House q Billwus Immediately passed
by a vote Of ia to IA, Gall Ofsthe "A being
leading abolitionists, headed by J, Q. AdamsO
a synopsis Of which we give.
The Preamble sets firth that a war exists
between US and Mexico. Sec. l-Authorizes
the President to employ the Militia, the Naval
and Military Of the United states-tO call for
and accept the services of $4,000 volunteers
for 6 or IL months, or the end Of the war, and
bppropriates $lO,OOO,OOO for carrying on the
war. Sec. 2-Tbe President may COT pei the
Militia to serve 9 months in every year. Sec.
3-Volunteers to furnish their own clothes and
Cavalry their own horses-tO be equipped by
the United States. Sec. 4-Volunteers subject to
the rules Of war, and every nOn-cOmmissiOned
officer and private to receive in money a sun
equal to the cost Of clothing the same in the
regular army, Sec. 5-0ficers of companies
: battaIlions and regiments, to be appointed il
the manner prescribed by their several States
and Territories. Sec. 6-President and Sen
ate to appoint Generals Of Brigade and Divi
sion and the general staf-Major and Briga
der Generals to appoint their aids. Sec. =
Volunteers wounded entitled to all the bene
fits conferred on persons wounded in the ser
vice OF the United States. Sec. 8-Presideu
10 complete all public vessels of war, and t
purchase or charter, arm and equip merchan
vessels and steamboats,. Sec, 9-Militia an
Volunteer Privates in infantry, artillery or rife
TO receive $40 per month, and mounted me
$40 for services and use and risk Of horses.
The report that this Bill had passed the Sen
ate we think unfounded.
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Madison volunteers.

Nearly fifty have enrolled themselves in this
and the lower part Of the County and have been
daily drilling. Alexander and the upper part
Of the County thirty or more have enrolled.
The meeting for full organization takes place
here on Monday next,a We have no doubt ma
ny more will enroll as soon as their services are
called for. The citizens have subscribed lib
orally to equip them. We cannot well spare
from a county, situated as this is, over that
number. They are all good, staunch citizens
and will show themselves on the battle field
good soldiers, and in defeat or in victory will
be found at their posts "with the back to the
field, Of the face to the foe" They are moi
men given to boasting, nor will we brag fol
them. TIythem
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oREaoN NoTlcE.-We see it stated in some
Of our exchanges, on the authority Of a Wash
ington letter, that a notice for the cessation Of
joint occupancy was forwarded to our Minister
at London to be served on the Queen in per-
son. Il 10 stated to be a naked notice without
any prOffer or hint Of compromise. From the
tenor Of the last Foreign news and other cir
cumstances w think there are reasonable pro.
liabilities that we shall soon have another 6ght
on our hands.