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The Southern journal., 1846-05-23
Indian Frontier ---Gnat Excitement.

We copy, says the Delta, from the
Van Buren, Ark.] IntelIigencer Of
the Cd inst, the following depIorable
PARTICULARS
"On Sunday last poor inolfensive
free negro, who has lived in this conn.
ty until his head was hoar with the
frost Of time, was most inhumanly ADD
barbarousIy murdered. He was shot
in the side and did not linger long,
but sufficiently however, to tell to
passer by that Tom Starr and another
Cherokee killed him. The act was a
"anlon one. and could have been com.
mtted for no other purpose than b,u-
tai pastime. How long is our frontier
to groan under these accumulated
outrages? When will the strong arm
Of Justice overtake the murdercrs that
stain our borders with blood?
On the same day party ofChero-
kee police, in defiance Of the inter-
course laws, crossed our line and shot
three Starrs, Dick, AN innocent harm
less cripple who had ~roneed nobody,
Ellis and William. Dick was shot
three times and has since died Of bis
wounds. Ellis was shot in the Jaw
and arm; and William through the
back.
The Stars have greatly cnraged the
citizens at Evansville by their dsor-
derly conduct, aud they have deter
mined to take the matter out Of Gen.
Arbuckle's and Gov. Dew's hand. and
right themselves. They have armed
and embodied themselves in different
stations along the line, one company
passing through this place on Thurs
day in pursuit of the Stars.
We understand that Capt. Brown
has stationed soldiers at different hou.
ses 10 protect them from outrage.
The Southern journal., 1846-05-23
CONGRESSIONAL.

SENArE-May 6.-The bill to satis-
fy the claims ofN Hampshire against
the United States was taken up and
after debate, ordered to be engross I'd,
by vote of22 to Is.
The bill to supply the deficiencies
in the general appropriation bill was
taken up, as returned from the House.
The Senate, after some talk, receded
from its amendments. So the bill is.
finally passed.
On motion Of Mr.. Clayton, the
French spoilation bill was made the
special order for Monday next.
House Of Represes.tc.sives.-A mes /.
sage was received from the President.
in answer to t!a.4 resolution Of Mr.. Ad.
ANS calling for Information as to
whether '.ny deserter from the U. S.
Army lad been shot, and if SO. by
whose order.
fhe President encloses despatch
from the Adjutaut Generals Office,
which gives an extract from the des.
patch from Gen. Taylor, of the 9th
ult., as follows;
"E1orts are continually making to
enilce our men to desert; and, Ire
gret 10 say. have met with CO nsid. .ea
ole success. -Four, however, have
been drowned in swimming the xiver,
The Southern journal., 1846-05-23

then get steam. At the head Of the Pass
es, met the steamship Alabama and in
formed them Of the news. They replied
with six cheers, which foretold a tale Of
wo to the Mexicans!
The Southern journal., 1846-05-23
VOLUNTEERS

A request having been made by
Governor Brown to the proper officers
to enroll the Militia of this State, the
"Monticcllo Cavalry" mustered on
Thursday. There was quite gener.
al turn out, and with but few exccp-
tons they came forward and attached
their names to the volunteer roll. Or
ders have been issued for General
Muster Of the Fourth Regiment TO-
day; we anticipate a large assemblage,
and shall set down the number of vo-
lunteers at one hundred and tuenty.
Should requisition for troops-whicb
is not at all improbable-be made on
this State, "Old Lawrence will fur
nish her quota without submitting 10
a draft. The Maj. Generals staff
will be organized forthwith, and all
vacancies,we trust be promptly filled.
o. We here append the brief but
patriotic and spirited instrument
which was signed by the volunteers:
Citizens of Lawrence County!
The soil Of our country has been
invaded and the blood Of American
Freemen has been split by the arms
Of the ruthless invader:
To arms! is the cry. Shall we a.
venge the injury, and wipe out the in.
suit upon our national character, or
pocket the insult and repose in dis.
grace? Let it never be said that Old
Lawrence has disgraced her sons:
And we the undersigned, members
cflhe Monticello Cavalry Company,
voluntarily pledge ourselves to our
country and to each other, that we
will forthwith repair to the Battle
Field when calleAupon BY our Con-
mandrr-in.chief. aud show ourselves
worthy descendants of the Heroes OF
the Revolution.
The Southern journal., 1846-05-23
@OUR AGENTS -n

The following named gentlemen ore
our authorised Agents to receive subscrip-
lions to the "SoUTHERH JOURNAL" and
receipt for the same.
SAMUEL JAYNE, Brookhaven, Mi.
w. P. BAGeETT, Georgetown, Mi.
s. A. MATTHEWS, Holmesville, Mi.
J. M. CARR, Columbia, Mi
G. F. ROBERTSON, Williamsburg, Mi.
JOHN CRossIN, Mount Carmel, Mi.
M. A. BANKS, Westville, Mi.
ROBERT B. L1eoN, China Grove, Mi.
The Southern journal., 1846-05-23
Volunteer Companies already MUSTERED.

We herewith furnish our readers
with the following list Of Volunteer
Companies which have already been
mustered into the United States ser.
vice, as well as list Of captains, and
numerical force Of each company
Della.
The Southern journal., 1846-05-23
Number 45.

as ready to the Rio Grande. viz:
Tennessee to furnish 4 regiments, Of
600 men each, 2,4OO
Kentucky the same, 2,400
Missouri two Regiments, 1900
Mississippi two Regiments, 1900
Alabama two Regiments, 1890
Total amount Of men, S.40O'
The above are all to be Infantry
and Rifemen.
And one Reg. 10 comprise 1000
mounted gun-men,to be raised
in Louisiana, under command
ofCoi. Lafayette Saunders,an
sold veteran who was with
Gen. Carroll. during the last
war, and performed most valu.
sble services; add to the "a
bove, 1000
Total Of requisition, 900
Gen. Gaines, with the promptiude
which characterizes all his actioas,
has requested each Of the Governors
Of the above States to anticipate the re-
QUESTION Of the President Of the Uni
ted States, BY mastering and foswsr-
ding the men called for, even shouli
that requisi'ion not reach them before
they are ready. Thus waving all
formality so as to aid in procuring
prompt and decisive victory over our
Mexican foes.
The Southern journal., 1846-05-23

From The Oeltd Of I2th INST.
Military Movements
Requisition for More Troops.--tVe
learn from Head. Quarters that rdaior
Gen. Gaines, commanding tht. West.
ern Division Of the United States Ar.
my, has made a requisition, upon the
Governors Of the following States for
additional troops. to proceed as soon
The Southern journal., 1846-05-23

Hail Storm.-On the evening ofthe
18th instant violent storm of wind
and hail visited the Southeastern por.
tion ofthis county which swept every
thing in its relentless course. The
hail left desolate many fields Of cot.
ton, corn, ETC., of every vestige Of
aourishing and promising verdancy.
Even the stately pines, decked as they
are in green, were literally stripped
Of their foliage; and the ground is
now literally covered with decaying
vegetable matter. Mr.. B. r. Bird
gcs, so far as we have heard, is the
greatest sufferer. On the morning
preceding the storm Mr.. Bridges COM
menced plowing his cotton fields,
his crop having been totally destroy.
ed. The roads in The neighborhood
are almost impossible, in consequence
Of the fallen timber. Hail stones
were brought to this place on the 10Th
"a distance Of ten or twelve miles
about the size Of partridge egg.
----->->~7-o-"------~->-~
ErThe following is lisl of the elec-
The Southern journal., 1846-05-23

@The following is lsl of the elec-
ton returns, so far as heard from for Vice
Chancellor OF the Southern District, to
which we add the vote for Clerk in the 7
counties comprising this District, with the
exception Of Wayne. ]. M. Smiley, of
Amite, for Chancellor, and E. L. Bowen
Of Lawrence, for Clerk, are no doubt the
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for only by supposed hurry or inattendvs Issisa
tion.
"fhe reports in such cases are generally bris,
dealing only 10 facts; and In no instance do they en-
hibit the principles on which they are founded BO
during the last twenty years II 10 believed that b.,
feet uniformity has characterized the reports of IN,
committee, on the subject of Indian depreciation,
and the principles upsn which these reports are H.
sed may be found in report No l,00l, II. r. o.
session 25th Congress, made by former ehaiims0
of this committee, Ia considering the claim Of AeY
ander Watson. (Vlde reports Nos. 932 and / %:
of the same session The principles governing q,
SEES of this description have been long adhered n
by this committee, and their reports have been Al
uniformly sustained by the House OF Represents.
lives that a train Of decisions have been established
from which the committee at this tyne are nWiIlps
10 depart. Ii departure from these principles be
considered necessary by the House, the committee
are of opinion that Il should be the act ofthe House
and emanate from that body. Under these consd
eFatons the committee feel bound TO reject that po,
ton of the petitioners claim in which he asks in
demnity for property destroyed by the Indians
other than the buildings occupied by the troops AZ
military stores or barracks al the time of their de-
srucon. For these the petitioner claims that he il
entitled TO compensation agreeably TO the ordinary
legislation Of Congress in other and analogous ca
ses n-(H Rep, No. ITO, 81 session, 9Th Con.
gress.)
To all this evidence that the veto called for 10
prevent great change in the practice OF the govern
ment but one answer can be seriously attempted 10
be given. And that is, while admitting that The
United States are not liable 10 pay for the damage
sustained by citizens from the wanton depredalOns
Of enemies the friends of the bill pretend to say that
government has reeiUsd from France the S. 900 600
asked for, or its equivalent, and has fraudulenuyI
withheld from the claimants what thus received
ia trust for them. To this fat denial is inlerpO
sed as the most suitable yndicaon Of the fame OiI
T.tT.. No. II L
addueed or il it can il has not been. They are up
on the same footing as other claimants, and are en-
titled to no preference over other claimants.
VETO. 4
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SUDDEN DEATH OF A YOUNG oFFICEl

SUDDEN DEATH OF A YOUNG OFFICER.
Drowned in the Gulf of Mexico, July 25th, by
the capsizng ofone of the boats of the United States
steamer Mississippi, Midshipmun Wingate Pilsbury,
Of Maine.
Death loves shining mark indeed. The melan-
choly and untimely fate of this promising young
officer will be unfeignedly lamented by his friends
and associates in the service. Fond of his profess
sion, assiduous and ever attentive to his duties
brave, generous, and high-minded, he commanded
the confidence of his superior officers and the re-
spect and warm fellowship of his equals. He was
singularly skilled in his profession, acquiring as it
we're by intuition what other youths gained by toll
some study. Possessing great mechanical skill,
combined with indomitable perseverance, he when
but little more than two years in the service,
during the cruise of the frigate Macedonian on the
coast Of Africa with his knife and few small tools,
constructed small fgate, of most perfect model,
three feet in length with masts and spars entire,
and completely rugged and equipped her-the whole
being the production of his own ingenuity and in
dustry.
Death by drowning is a horrible one under any
circumstances but douby an aspiring officer in
time Of war, and in sight Of the enemy's coast, as
was the case with the subject Of this notice. Far
preferable would it have been to him could he have
fallen in conflict with the enemy's arms.
Toll for the brave
For him that is more,
Now sunk beneath the wave
Far from his native shore"
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of Representatives, either before or since the pas
sage Of the constitutional treasury law, TO "depOsits
the public moneys ia their charge IN The Bank Of Wash
ingtO"," or with any bank or banker whatever.
All the official subordinates of the treasury in this
been directed by the Secretary of the Treasury, by
written instructions, to make their depostes with
the Treasurer Of the United States, Mr.. Selden
As to the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of
the Senate they not attached to the Treasury De-
partment, nor subject to the order of the Secretary
of the Treasury. The law itself, as published, is
their only direction upon the subject and this no
doubt they will take care not to violate.
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Of the government any treasury dram or pub
lie security not the private property Of the holder,
must be accounted for and paid TO the government OF
the United States.
9th. No treasury drafts shall be reissued but the
same when paid at the place where payable, shall
be Immediately cancelled by the public officer re-
ceivng the same, by punching two OF more holes
through the drafts not defaeing the date or number
and writing the face Of each dra in large charae-
ers, Cancelled by B, assistant treasurer, &c, as
the case may be. -,
A strict compliance with all these regulations Will
be required from all discussing agents and officers Of
the government of the United States,
r. J. WALKER,
Secretary of the Treasury.
Aug 25-lt lntelligencer
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as our agents; and by sending us FIVE year
ly subscribers, with the subscription mon
ey, for either the Daily, Semi Weekly, or
Weekly will be entitled to one copy OF the
same edition as they furnish US subscribers
for.
De- The CONGRESSIONAL REGISTER will
be furnished them on the same terms.
@s- NEWSPAPERS publishing our pros
pectus, with the notes attached, until the
LIST of December next, will be entitled,
during the next session of Congress, to
receive a copy of the Congressional Regis
ter and Til Weekly Union.
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TREAsURY DEPARTMENT,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
August IS, 1916.
In all cases where treasury notes have been or
may be received for public dues, previous to their
being transmitted to the department, the officer re-
ceying them will, by the mail next before that by
which II Is intended to forward them, notify the
Secretary Of the Treasury of such intention stating
at the time the amount Of the notes, and descrp-
ton Of them
To insure greater safety, the notes should be cut
in half, and right-hand halves first forwarded-the
left hand halves he transmitted after the receipt Of
the first halves have been acknowledged.
BY the mail next succeeding their transmission,
the officer will report to the secretary the fact of
such transmission, again stating the amount and de-
scription of the notes.
Immediately on the receipt of any notes by a
public officer care must be taken to comply with the
former instructions of the department with respect
10 csncelling them; this must be done on the day
they are received, by punching two or more holes
through the notes, avoiding defacing the date, num-
Der, and rate Of interest," and writing the face OF
each, in large characters, Cancelled by b, col
lector, or d, receiver" as the case may be.
r. J. WALKER,
Secretary Of The Treasury.
To be published once in the National Intelligencer
and the Pennsylvania and Keystone.l
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-08-25

We regret to see the alexandra Gazette" becom-
ing such cavilling, snarlng, word-catcher, or so
careless hunterup of idle street rumors The editor
ofthe Gazette does not do himself justice. The
following article in this mornings paper is another
evidence of its cynical and careless spirit:
"THE suB-TREAsuRY susPENpED.-The Union APP
pears to be rather unfortunate in its advsemens' Of
the doings of the administration. II only on
Friday night that the official Journal gave the public
the following assurance:
" The Secretary OF the Treasury s as little dis
posed as any other man to violate the laws of his
country, and espeeaiyto arrest the full operation Of the
Independent treasury luo, whatever may be the tenn
porary difficulties which may occur in its execution
He is determined to execute the law-be the con.
sequences what they may
ION that very day, we hear it said that the Sec.
rotary of the Treasury undertook to arrest the full
operation OF the independent treasury law by au
thorizng the Secretary Of the Senate and the Clerk
OF the House OF Representatives to deposite the
public moneys in their charge in the Bank of Wash.
ington. The fact is, the secretary found out, wha
he no doubt shrewdly suspected before. that the
sub.treasury was 'humbug,' and that il twouldnr
work. The sub-treasury is, therefore, suspended
But serious question arises. BY the 18th section
Of the sub-treasury act, if any public officer 'shal
deposte in any bank any portion Of the public
moneys intrusted to him for safe-keeping, dsburse
nnent transfer, for any other purpose, II shall b
deemed and adjudged to be an embezzlement of .,
much Of the said moneys shall be thus deposited
and is declared to be felony to be punished b.
imprisonment for not less than six months, no
more than ten years, and fine equal to the amour
Of IN. money embezzled ~ Nov the question
this who is to pay the fine and undergo the i'm
prisonmene Is il the Secretary Of the Sseasury
who authorizes and directs, or the officers VIII
perform, by his direction, the violation Of tn
laws
Now we undertake to say that the "Alexandri
Gazette" lie grossly mistaken. The Secretary o
the Treasury has never directed or requested tn
sscr..ry Of the s.nsts or the Clerk Of the Hou'
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BY United states Telegraph.

BALTIMORE, August rs, p. m.
To the Editor ofths Union:
Steamer Hiberna touched at Halifax, reports that
a few hours after leaving Boston, she ran down the
schooner Maine, of Cohasset, in dense fog, sink
ing her Immediately. of IL on board persisted; the
remainder were rescued and landed at Halifax.
FULTON,
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The ISDErEsDEScE.-This day, we understand,
has been fixed for the sailing of the independence
from Boston. The rumors in some of the papers
that she is yet deficient in her crew are wholly in
correct She goes out fully differed and manned,
and will give good account OF herself under any
circumstances. No more beautiful ship exists in tho
service
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CHEROKEE BOARD.
FULTON.

We understand that Gen. Hardin, of Georgia
and Mr.. Brewster, of Philadelphia, the lately APP
pointed commissioners of the board to settle the
now in this city-along with Mr.. Miller, of Texas
their secretary. The board will probably be organ.
lied to-day. Under the provisions of the treaty
they to close their business in the course Of
twelve months.
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SouTH CAROLINA SKNAron.-The Winchester
(Vs.) Republican says:-"Messrs. Calhoun and
McDufie arrived here on Tuesday evening in the
cars from Washington, and proceeded on Wednes.
day morning to the Greenbrer White Sulphur
Spring. Their visit Sc short, that few efour
citizens were aware Of their presence. Mr.. Cal
houn looks well, but Mr.. MoDuffe appears quite
fseble."
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The President Of the United States and family,
with Judge John Y. Mason, the Attorney General,
returned to Washington this evening.
The party came up the James river to Richmond
which they leh this morning, and arrived at Wash
ington in the Powhstan this evening.
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VERY LATE FROM RIO DE JANElRO.
Excitement account of the mar ,,;ib h,yico OFy

eonroy 10 american merchant res,eb
Advoes from Rio de Janeiro TO the 18th ut VET
received at New York yesterday. The news ofib
oreas,ng out OF the war between the United Sas
ana mexico had been received at Rio, and eaus
sreei sensation. Ii was utterly impossible to oba
mesp's lor the Amer an vessels in port; and CAP
am Rosseau, ofthe United States frisate Columb,
had notified American shipmasters that the Ply
mouth and Bsinbridge were expected at Rio, an
Wenld convoy any vessel out that required it, y
Inc Brazilian government were sending troops
me province o. RIO Grsnde, in consequence Of ant
eipe'ed difficulties with Busnos Ayres.
Baltimore .an<TeGH
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Aug. 25-lt

CIRCULAR TO COLLECTORS AND RECEIVERS IN
RELATION TO TREASURY NOTES RECEIVED IN
PAYMENT OF PUBLIC DUES.
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IRON

We copy from paper of high character, an srti-
Gle in regard to iron, which commend to the dill.
gent perusal of our friends in Pennsylvania. II
these statistics be correct, it would not be wonder
ful if in few years iron were exported from
Pennsylvania for sale at profitable prices in Eu-
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CIRCULAR TO COLLECTORS, RECEIVERS, TREAS.
URER OF THE MINT AND BRANCH MINIS AS.
slsTANT TREASURES, DISCUSSING AGENTS
AND OFFICERS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE.
UNITED STATES
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-02-13
CONNER CIAL.
Tasoo city. FRIDAY MORNING. Feb. IS.

YazOO city, Ffiday Morning. Feb. IS.
CoTToN. But limited transactions have taken
place in the Cotton Market since our last report.
A decline Of fully qsrisr Of . cent, welearn, has
taken place in ne lower grades, since our las'
weeks quotations The following are the trans
actions of lie week and the prices paid 10
bales u 6 esnss 8 i 74s Bat Z: 20 al 81: 80 !.
61;8n6f l3at 81 6a I At 81 90 as6
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Notice to Planters.

IN behalf Of myself and other vendofs
" of MAsToDON CoTToN SEDD, ] deem
il my duty to inform the public, as have
already done in Mobile, N. Orleans, Natchez
and Vicksburg, that the Cotton Seed adVer-
tised for sale in New Orleans by Messrs.
RingoId, Feuiday & CO., as ''Mastodun'' are
SPURIOUS and NOT GENUINE MAsToDoN SEED.
hear Of extensive ilauds also being perpe-
trared in other places of which planters
should beware. r. ABBEY.
Yazno civ. Feb. I3. 1916. 32-3t.
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Superior Court Of Chancery
Of the State Of Mississippi.
Henry Parish, et, a TOJUuR TEnn,
E. 9. Wilkinson, ei. al A.D. 1916.
Upon opening The defendants cross Bill,
and i appearing 70 The satisfaction Of
the Court that the cnmplainanip, Henry
Parish, Daniel Parish, Thomas Parish, John
r. Marshall, Leroy M. Wiley, and Thomas
P. Norris, are not residents o. citizens Of
this Stale but reside beyond the iurisdictioh
thereof, of this Court, so that the ordinary
process Of this Couri cannot be served upon
Them. and they having failed 10 enter their
appearance herein and plead, answer or de.
muir 10 The defendants Cross Bin. unnn mo-
ton Of defendants, by counsel-Ii il orders
ed that said complsiHants enter their APP
peaTancs herein, and plead. answer or demDr
10 the defendants Cross Bill, otherwise the
same will be taken for confessed against
them, set down lof hearing Ex Parte, and
the matter thereof decreed accordingly.
And il is further ordered. thai copy Of
this order be published in the Yazoo City
Wing. once a week for two months success
sively.
Attest: ROBERT HUGHES, Crk.
Februarg 10. 1915. 30 o..
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THE CHEEOKEE LKNDs.-We see it stated
in-ihe Arkansas papers, that our government
will probably decide that the Cherokee Ma.
ton belongs 10 the Old Settler party, and
that il is in contemplation 10 accept their
proposition for the sale Of IwOIhirds Of it,
at about the rate OF s2i cents per acre, at
which price il would amount to over 3,000,.
600 dollars.-M y. Tropic.
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or The accommodating and attentive
Clerks Of tho steamers Meteor, Charlotte,
and Enterprise, viii please uccep. OuFlhanks
zoe late papers.