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Bury AN ATToRNEY.-An Irish at
lorney who died poor, was buried by
shilling subscription. Some one
asked Curran for his shilling.
"For what" he exclaimed.
"To bury an attorney"
"Here take this pound note, and
bury twenty Of them at q shilling a
head" ysss.a I
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-01-30

ID. and then the way in which she "cut
up' was "caulion to Crockett" In
this manner Sally "whiled away" her
time1
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Later from Mexico.

BY the Alabama, information ID retaiyeg
that Santa Anna took upon himself tho Office
LOFT Presidenton Esd March at the city Of Qua
daloupe, and entered the capital on the 24th--
He does not appear to have lost any Of hi
popularity by the late defeat, and he has no
doubt convinced the people that it was an ac-
tual victory. He made an address to the army
at San Luis, when he took leave of ii, on the
IAN. He merely says heis going to put an
end to the civil war, and tells them to behave
themselves, and that so soon as he can make
needtal arrangements, he will again take his
place at their head
N Farias still remains e-President--Heis
one of the ablest and best informed men in
Mexico, a most uncompromising enemy Of the
United States, and determined advocate for
the prosecution and continuance of the war
the following are the members Of Santa nna's
new cabinet: D. Mariana Otero, Minister of
Foreign fairs, D. Juan Rondero, Of theeTreas-
ury; D Francisco Snarvey Triarte, ofsJus-
tice, and D. Jose lgnaco Gutierrez Of War.
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SaARox. April 8. 1917,

Att meeting OF the students Of the Sharon
Male Academy, I o, Byrd, being called to the
Chair, end after explaining tie object Of the
meeting, the following Preamble and resolu.
tons were offered BY B. F. Fly, and unani-
| mously ad pied:
Whereas, The students Of the Sharon Male
A cademy have learned with pain and deep re-
loved fellow students and classmates, viz S.
G, NASH; Therefore
ResOlred, That the deeply affective dispen-
sation of Divine Providence, which has cut
down in the bloom Of his youth, this highly
esteemed member of our school, and removed
him from the tolls and trials of this sublunary
world-we trust to the peaceful shore of
happy and blessed eternity--calls for our hum
bic submission to that God who rules over all
while it becomes US cherish the most
grateful and lasting recollectiono Of his virtues.
Resolred, That this school bear testimony to
the great moral worth OF their departed fellow
student, whose unblemished character entities
his memory to this respectful notice from US.
Resolred, That we again tender our most
sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the father,
mother, sister and brothers of the deceased,
who have been once more plunged into the
deepest earthly wo.
Reso red, That the students Of the Sharon
Male cademy be clothed in the usual badge
of sorrow for thirty days.
Resolped, That copy of these resolutions
be forwarded to the afflicted family of our de-
ceased fellow student
Resolced, That copy of these resolutions
be furnished for publication in the Creole,
paper published in Canton.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-04-17

sure from General Taylor. One 81 the Ar
kansas volunteers was lassoed BY The rancho
ros and dragged 70 death amongst the prickly
pears and thorn bushes; his friends heard d
il, and went out and slaughteredi8 81 20 per-
sons (half serfs,) totally unarnied. Il was
certainly nnchristain-like, but they kill us
when they meet US at disadvantage. They
killed all our men who were tab en- prisoners
and were too badly wounded to march away
when we thrashed them so soundly. They
stripped them naked too, II they had Killed
sold Rough and Ready" and stripped him,
they'd have made little out ofhis toggery; his
coat had two or three bullet holes in II q am
told,) but lbs a lucky color pepper and salt,
with pockets capacious enough tocontain pro-
uant sufficient for the stomach of even Major
Dugald Dalgetty, Of Marshall College, Aber-
deem memory. Santa Anna is IL miles from
us camped. We're too few to follow him.--
If he comes nearer we'll lick him again
Meanwhile we're acting on the advice Of the
''tuner Of the Latin Lyre," "Carpe diem.n
G. II. T.
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GEN TAYLoR's LETTERS. = We give plact
this week to a few of theletters from the brave
old Trough and Ready" 1t will be recollect-
ed that these letters were called for during the
last Congress, in consequence Of its having
been denied, by the supporters of the Admins
istration, that Gen. Taylor had been nterfered
with by the War Department The President
has given portion of the correspondence, and
from that we select only few letters, leaving
it to the candid judgment of every reader, to
say whether the Department did not interfere,
The article from the Baltimore Patriot, con-
tanning General Scou's letter to Gen. Taylor,
will bear a careful perusal. We know that
some endeavor to justify Scott and vindicate
his course. II may be that he is guiltless, but
his letter and conduct together appear to US
'soupy.'
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-04-17

PRESIDENTIAL MovEMENT.--The New Orleans
Bulletin has come out with old ''Rough and
Ready" at the head of its columns as candi-
date for the next President, subject TO a Wing
National Convention. II it had W aited a little
longer, might not TIE PEOPLE have come out
with that candidate and saved both parties the
trouble of holding Convention at all. We
are inc ined TO think SO. In tact, we think
the people intend to pay a little more attention
to their own business than they have done for
some years past, and find out what their over
seers have been doing, while they have been
away from home.
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Posi- OFFICE REGULATIoNs.-We take the fol
lowing new regulations from the official docu
ment sent to this Post Office.
81. All newspapers sent through the mails
except exchanges between publishers AM
those properly franked, will be charged will
postage. Contractors may carry them out o.
the mails for distribution.
8. Transient newspapers, hand-bills or circu.
lars, not exceeding one sheet, will pay three
cents before they are put in the mails" They
must be so enveloped that it can be distinctly
seen that they are such by the Post Master.
shelters addressed to different persons can
not be sent in the same envelope or package.
under penalty of $40, unless addressed to
foreign countries.
III. Letters, newspapers, &c, not exceeding
one ounce in weight addressed to any officer.
musician or private in the army of the United
States, in Mexico, or at any post or place on
the frontier of the United States bordering on
Mexico, will pass Tree in the mails. After the
name of the person addressed, the words, BE-
LONGING TO The Army, should be distinctly
written. This will continue in force for three
months after the termination Of the war;,
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-04-17

MARRIAGE OF REV. j. N. MAFfITT. - On
Monday night, the 22d March, says them. X.
Evening Post rev. Mr.. Mafftt was united ii
wedlock 10 the daughter of justice Pierce, Of
Brooklyn. The occasion called forth a large
concourse OF people, who assembled3in front
of the house where the ceremony was being
performed and made the night hideous with
their yells and screams. The number that had
thus assembled, the Advertiser computes at
one thousand, and says that they had Chinese
eohgs, cat-calls,. superannnated kettles, crack
ed drums, and other villainously offensive in
struments, which were paraied in front Of the
house while bondres OF tar barrels and straw,
and aprofusionof minor pyrotech nichs threw
a vivid glare over the motley group and gave
additional righteousness to the scene The
mayor, who was amongst the invited guests,
came out and read the riot act butt had no effect
upon the mob; but when they gottired Of the
fun theyretired peaceably.--N. O. Atlas.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-04-17

Mr.. WEBsTER's VISIT TO THE soUTH.-It is
announced in the Northern papers, that Mr.
Webster intends shortly to visit New Orleans
by-the southern route, and specuations are in
dulged as to the reception he may meet on the
way, and especially from the friends Of Mr.
Calhoun. The New York Tribune intimates
that this visit has NJ political intention, but
is prompted by desire to make himself con-
versan,, by personal observation, with the vai-
GUS interests Of the country, that he nay be
the better qualified to act upon them. So far
as Sauth Carolina is concerned no one can
doubt that Mr.. Webster will be received with
all the respect and attention that is due to his
eminent abilities and high position. We have
never allowed differences of opinion to inter-
fere with the high courtesies which are due
to emnence. We shall be glad to see him
pleased that man of his great talents and
liberal mind shall have an opportunity Of see
ing rs and our institutions, as we are; and,
whether they make their just Impression or
not, on us there shall be no blame for deficien-
cy in what is due as much TO our own charac-
ter. as to Mr.Webster's high position in the
county, Charleston Mercury.
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100 MEN AND HORSES.
BANNIssAN & KELI1EY'S
Great Geological Exhibition,
FROM THE CITY OF NEW YORK

FROM THE CITY OF NEW YORK.
Will be exhibited at Canton, Monday
Goth April for one day only. Doors
open from ! to A o'clock, p. M. Admis.
sion only 90 cents--chiidren underltO
yearsiof age and servants. halfprice
Grand Cavalcade An Elephant in
Harness. On entering each place of
exhibition the Managerie will be pre-
coded by grand novel spectacle Of an
elegant Music Car, drawn by noble
Elephant, containing superior band of
Musicians, who win enliven the scene by
executing ayariety Of fayorite pieces of
Music.
The Wild Tenants Of the Forest
from the huge and docile Elephant; the
majestec Lion of unexplored Africa; The
6ercest Tiger Of The Bengal Jungles;
The beautiful Leopard; the play full but
.ferocious Bear; the useful and patient
Camel !; the curious Tapier; the Reindeer
from Lapland's dreary ciimss; The grave
robbing Hyena;the siealthy Panther;the
savage Wolf; the running Fox; down
through all the lesser grades are here
beheld with perfect safety True TO
their nature at times, but perfectly SUBJ
ject TO the control of man, the lord Of
creation. Fowls of the air and reptiles
most beautiful, varied and dangerous of
their species, are also comprised in this
valuable. combination
Description is powerless and space zoo
limited to admit Of it. Suffice tito say,
that the proprietors are OF the Oldest
standing and hi hest brity, and have
devoted years OF toll and expense L The
present collection, which is pronounced
in Europe and America perfectly unPa-
April IL, 1s47
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-04-17

We find in the New Orleans Picayune the
following excellent story, which originally ap.
peared in the Knickerbocker, Of March:
"They tell an excellent story Of Burchard,
the reyivalist; of what happened at the close
Of one Of his meetings lie was in the habit Of
addressing his congregation in this wse Il
am going to pray; and want all that desires
to be prayed for or have any of their friends
who are absent prayed for, TO send up their
names on piece Of paper" On the occa-
sent up to the desk quitea pile Of little slips
of papers with the names Of persons on whose
he was to "wrestle," as he said, .swith
the Almighty" A pause soon ensned, when
he said; aSend lem up! send 'em up! can
pray for five thousand just as easy as can
pray for a dozen. Send lem up! If you hav'nt
my paper get up and name the friend YOU want
prayed for.n Al this stage of the proceedings
a man whom we shall call Oziel Biggs, stall
wart person Of six feet and half in his stock
ings, notorious unbeliever and confirmed
wag TO boot, rose IN the midst Of the congre-
CATION, a mark for all amid the winks and becks
and smiles Of the auditory said, ssME. Bur-
chard want you to pray for Jim Thompson.n
The reverend petitioner saw, from the excite
ment in the audience, that Oziel was .hard
case" What is your name, sir! and who is
Jim Thompson?" Sits Jim Thompson: he
keeps public Tavern down in Thompsonville
and / keep public house little below him.
He isan internal scoundrel, and want you
to give him lift.'n "But,n said Mr.. Burchard |
shave you faith in the efficiency Of prayer?-
Do you believe in the power Of pettion?''--
'Thaps neither, here n,r there," responded
Oziel, ~ rant you TO Try it on him!''
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We have never-seen the following aneedo.s

We have never'seen the following anecdote
10 print:
An old miser, on his deathbed, was making
his will. After disposing Of all his lands
negroes, houshod effects ETC., and being d.
bout to. conclude, he was reminded by bis son
that ssthe chest Of gold and silver had not been
mentioned in the will', This enraged the
old sinner beyond measure. Raising in the
bed he shook his clenched fist at his offending
offspring and exclaimed; "Mind your own
business you ungratefuI scoundreI! have Civ
en- you all the rest! the specie shall take
with neil Is good in all countries! ''-.Holly
Springs Gasette.
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New York MIRRoR.-We would remind our
readers that this excellent weekly commence
ed its new volume on the LIST inst. Single CO.
pies $500: four $500: Fl. Fuller, New York,
Publisher. In addition to the other induce
ments which we mentioned recently, copy of
1874, or the power OF the S. F. political ro-
nance will be sent to every new ubscriber
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ExECUTOR,s NOTICE.,

n ETTERS Testamentary having
- been granted to the undersigned by
the Probate court Of Madison onnty, on
the estate Q. DeIpha Deberry, decd,
all persons indebted 10 said state are
notified to come forward and make inn
mediate payment, and all persons hav-
ing claims against the salo estate will
present them legally authenticated with.
"a he.time prescribed by law, or they
will be forever barred.
WEYMAN ADAIR, Ear.
April II, 1S47. 3t-36
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-04-17

| DESTRUCTION or MExpo.-President Polk has
iat last hit upon therght way 70 ruin Mexico
onr readers will recolect that last winter, i
WIS currently reported that NH. Westcott ad-
vised the President, il he wished to conquer
Mexico, 10 send Bob Walker over there to act
as Secrerary+of Treasury. Polk has done bet
Ter. He knows that there is nothing in the
Bob to fnancier on. So he calls on. Bob 10
maketa Tariff, yes, BY the Gods, Tariff for
Mexico! and when Bob has made il, the Navy
and Army are to enforce il. III Mexico, with
Awaken Tariff, to be enforced BY our Army
and Navy. is not ruined, wehad bette, give up
al once. We think Westcott ought to have a
litae credit for suggesting The original idea,
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-04-17

CorroN.-Nep Orleans, .4prtl TO- - During
the past week the market has undergone very
little change. The sales amount to about
$1,000 bales. We quote inferior and ordinary
ga lo4; middling to fair 0A li8; fair and
good fair IL l24,
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n VIE Proprietor begs leave to inform
-A the public that he has taken charge
of the above establishment, which has
undergone thorough repair. He pledg-
es himself that his table will be at all
times, provided with the best the market
afford and, together with his unceas-
ing attention to the comfort Of those who
favor him with call, confidently ex-
poets liberal share Of the public pat
ronage.
The Bar is furnished with the cho e.
est Wines and Liquors; and Lunch is
on hand every morning, for the comfort
and refreshment Of passengers, on the
arrival Of the Cars from Vcksburg.
STAGE OFFICE The Stage Office
for the Columbus, Lexington and Living
ston, Ala, linas is kept at the Gooch
House.
An extensive Livery Stable, kept by
F. N. Boardman, is connected with The
establishment
Jackson, April II, 1847. 3I-lf
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MISSISSIPPI CREOLE.
) NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IA, is4r.
"As IL is the distinguishing happiness

"As IL as the Distinguishing happiness
of FRRE GOVERNMENT, that cirH order
should be The resuH OF choice, and not ae.
csssiiy, and the common @ishesof The peo-
pie become The 1ars efthe land, their pub,
nc pros Gritty, and erea eais'ence, rerg
much depends upon suitably forming The
minds and morals Of their citizens. ~ can
only be happy schea The public principles
mil opinions are properly directed and
manners regulated.n
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-04-17

Aa1scY.--George Pratt, Esq, Office Of the
(New York Morning Telegraph, sour author
lied agent, to receive advertisements and sab
scriptions, and receipt for the same.
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wv are authorized to announce Nicho.
wv las Callahan, Esq, as candidate
tor the office Of Probate Judge at the Novem-
Der election.
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NV Il are authorized to announce William
wv 9. Bailey, as candidate for re-elec-
ton to the office OF Sheriff, at the November
election.
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NM E are authorized to announce the Hon.
wv j. b. H0wcOtt, as candidate for
reelection to the office of Probate Judge, at
the November election.
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A3 E are authorized TO announce the Hon.
Wv Morgan l.. Fitch, as candidate
Tor Judge of the High Court of Errors and
appeals at the November election.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-04-17

NAE are authorized to announce Henry
w II. Coalter, as a candidate for re-
election TO the Office Of Clerk of the Circuit
Court, the November election.
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NM are authorized to announce John r.
w Cameron, us candidate for re. cleo
ton TO the office of Probate Clerk at the No.
vember election
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N|E are authorized 10 announce VIM.
w +. Bass, rs candidate for the Office
?, ?, Assessor Of Taxes for this county, at the
November election
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-04-17

Some Of our contemporaries are trying to Stir
up the Goals and kindle the fire for the sum-
mer's campaign. Don't distress yourselves,
gentlemen. If you pull OF yonr coatsso long
before the fight comes on, you may catch cold
Woit till the cotton is scraped. \
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NM = are authorised to announce Lebbeus
Wv French, as a candidate for The office
OF Assessor Of Taxes for this county at the
ensuing election. f
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4 ANNOUNl EMENTS.

NV e are authorised to announce James
wv A. Dennis, as candidate for the
nfhce OF Assessorof Taxes for this county at
the ensuing election.
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There was a severe hail storm south and
east of Canton last Sunday, which we learn
did much damage to the young corn and cot
ton.
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NV E are authorized to announce Gardner
wv Falkner, as acanddate for the Office
Of Assessor OF Taxes for this county at the
ensuing election.
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NorGcE.- No proof of publication willh
after be gwen untltho advertisement Is paid
for.
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WISE sAHISss.--As fish fried in butter, SO
does girl grow pretty and pleasant when she
knows she is admired.
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Gen Scott made pretty guod haul at Vera
Cruz, in the way of prisoners. On the 2eth,
the enemy, TO the number of 1000 prisoners Of
war, stacked their arms in presence of OUT
army. The following shows the number Of
officers tsken:
Generals,
Is Colonels,
81 1t. Colonies,
s Majors,
90 Captains,
100 Leutenants-335 in all.
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As oysters are swallowed when they are
opened, so is the frank an taken in when be
tells his plan to roguess
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GEN. TAYLoR's DISPATCHES - We have be.
fore US the dispatches of Gen. Taylor, giving
his account of the battle of Buena VISTA
They are brief and to the purpose. We con-
slider it unnecessary to give them in full, as
they do not, in any material respect differ from
the accounts already published by US. He
states his own loss at 264 killed, $50 wounded,
and 26 missing; one company Of Kentucky
cavalry not included From the best informa-
ton he can procure from the Mexcans, he
states their loss at from 1900 to 1000 killed and
wounded, 1--WE think Santa Anna acknowledges
1900 in one of his recent despatches,) and from
9 to 5000 deserters. We cannot avoid giving
his reply to Santa Annals summons to surren-
der; it won't take long to read it.
HEADQUARTERS, ARMY OF Occur TON
Near Buena Tssta, February ED l847.
SIR: In reply to your note of this date,
summoning me to surrender my forces at dis
erection, beg leave tc say that decline ac-
ceding to your request.
With high respect, an. sir, your ob't sery't
z. TAYLOR,
Maj gen. U. S. A. commanding.
Senior Gen. D. ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
Commander-in-Chief,L La Encantada.
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DIED-In Sharon, on Monday last, William
Joiner. lr. =
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"PAuL," next week.
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From Tobin's Knapsack.

Classic Gro.snd-Santa Annals polite message
to Gen. 7aylor--.4ction conansences-- Bragg
and Saerman's batteries Capts. May ana
Pike - .NcCulloeh's company The polun
teers-fhe .M,ssissippians- The gallamt'y Q
.Hfajor DIG Our Killed and Founded Gen
Iaylor's Opercoat
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Maj. gen. U. s. A commanding.
Senior Gen. D. ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
Commander-in-Chief La Encantada.