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The daily republic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11
Deaths Record.

"NEw ORLEANS, August 5, 1853.
Colonel Bliss, General Taylors son-in-law,
died ut Pascagoula to-day of yellow fever"
Such is the brief, sad intelligence that came to
us over the electric wires last night. General
Taylor-than whom purer-minded or more pa
triOtic man never graced the annals of the Re
public-scarce felt the civic wreath bestowed by
a nations love settled upon his brow, already
blooming with the laurels of victory, ere death
called him from the theatre of action and fame.
The whole people wept over his exit with deep
and sincere grief. The ashes of the war-worn
hero were barely inurned when his sorrowing con-
sort was called to join him beyond the tomb. And
now, as though death through fresh pangs would
quicken our memories and renew our mourning
for the dead and buried, come tidings that Colo
mel Bliss, the beloved and honored son-in-law,
aid, and companion of General Taylor, is dead!
Only daughter (the widow of Colonel Bhss)
of the victor at Buena Vista, of all his family who
occupied the White House, is left. What start
ling change since the hour that saw the republic
can soldier borne by the huzzas of grateful peo-
pie from the field of battle and peril, and to him
of undying fame and honor, to the highest seat Of
earthly power. Then all was life; the proudest
aspirations that could fire mortal heart were full
lled the loftiest ambition reposed satisfied under
the shadow of goal reached unsolcited-a fame
perfected without blemsh. General Taylor and
his wife and Colonel Bliss then lived; their pre-
sent honored and happy, their past glorious, and
their future bright. They are all dead One
ly group, which the eyes of the nation rested
with delight, remains. She is indeed widowed
and orphaned; millions will share though they
may not tighten her grief.
We need not, indeed we have no heart at this
time to enter into biographical detail. We knew
personally all those Of whom we have spoken
To know them was to love them, and our sorrow
at their passing is too sharp for aught but tears.
We could rather weep than write what we feel.
The name and history of Colonel Bliss are fmi-
liar to the American people. For years MEM
Der of the military family of General Taylor, his
companion and confidant, and his gallant aid
through the Mexican campaign, where his star
first shone with attracting lustre, and where his
fine qualities a soldier only equalled by b
his frank and noble character as man. His
fame, ample in itself for one but yet in the prime
of life is indissolubly linked with that Of his illus
trious relative and chief. Cut down in the midst
of his years. far short of the term allotted to man,
we may mourn the event without questioning the
wisdom of its decree. He has gone to join kim
dred and comrades leaving fair name and fame
among men.---.N Y Eue Mirror.
The daily republic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

Notice to actual settlers on lands Of Inc United
States originally tDithdrn,pn from market on ac-
count of the railroad grant.
Under act of Congress, approved 50 march, 1909,
entitled can act to extend pre-. emption rlghts 70
certain lands therein mentioned !" the presumption
Iaws of the United States MS they now exist are
extended over the alternate reserved sections OF
nubc lands along the line of the railroad herein
before mentioned, where the settlement and i'm
provement were made prior TO the final allotment oil
the alternate sections to the said railroad There
fore all claims by presumption to any OF the alter
nate sections Of public lands within the limits
ORIGINALLY reserved will attach, if predcnted upon
settlements made prior to the 4th February, 1903,
the date of the final allotment
Claims within the six mcs limits must be proven
nm at any time before the day herein fixed for the
Commencement of the public sale, and are to be
Maid for at the rate of two dollars and hfiy cents
her acre Claims outside of the six miles, and
within the limits of the original reservation must
be proven up prior to the restoration OF said lands
to private entry
Soldiers bounty land warrants, ut dollar and
twenty five cents per acre, may be received In
payment for either class Of lands; one warrant
INV however can be located by each pre- cmptor.
Immediately after the close of the public sale
directed by the foregoing proclamation Of the rre
s;dent. applications will be received for the pur.
h..a At privete entry, or location by warrants, OF
th Ia reserved to satisfy this grant, outside OF
49, -, miles limits, in such order as to prevent
.n,r,.;on nd insure accuracy, in accordance with
Snstructons to be issued to the registers and re-
.,v.-s JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner Of the General Land ONCE
May 26-wiaw
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20

The PREsIDENT's MEssAGE.-We have not
had time to wade through this document. 1t
seems, like most of its predecessor to be long,
stale, flat and unproftable-its evident leaning
being to buHcomb." ~ Wing.
just so just like you, hav'nt read it----but
It seems, DC would like to know how it seems
when, by your own confession, you don't know
anything about it Its very little that's useful
you read, friend Wing, we know; but for
once, just read the Message, and if you can APP.
preciate IT. our word for it, you will not so
readily take for granted and endorse what the
N. 0. Crescent may say.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20

rnadee and Rives, and Laheigh and Aangum
but that -fox," Mr. Van Buren,, would not
let him The next thing was cslumny and
vituperation. Let Democrats everywhere
profit BY the experience ofthe past Our main
hope i in holding together, in crushing in its
very inception, all treason and disorganization
in standingby Gen. Pierce as long as he Oc-
cupiss the platform on which he was elected.
The disappointed may fret, the ambitious may
fall away and strike out into new paths, and
those who think more of 'spoils' than OF
principles may take ground against the Pres
ident; but the uncoHupted masses will rally
as aforetime around the "0ld Guard" /" and the
schemers and plotters will be overthrown."
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20
From The Raleigh [N. cl Standard.


PLAIN FAcTs STATED IN A PLAIN MANNER.
Mississippi Election.--So Mr.. Foote is at last
laid ugon the shelf, He united in the late
contest with the wings of Mississippi, and de-
monstrated for the dozenth time the impor-
lance of saving the Union; but the people ap-
plauded but little, and had the hardness Of
heart to vote him down.. Certain politicians
in New York have also been playing more or
less into whig hands, aud the result is the tri-
umph OF Sewardism in that State. We un-
dertake to say that the Union is very safe
just now and that this thing OF fighting over
the battles Of the compromise" whether in
Mississippi or New York, was not provided
for in the last Baltimore Convention. Nei-
their can gentlemen hope to deceive the peo-
pie by praising the honest intentions of the
President while they dehounce his Cabincet
and lecture him about the acts ofhis Admin.
sstration. He is responsible for his Cabinet
he Is no cypher, bnt man Of plans and q
nerve he is the President, and his real friend.
will thank no one for conceding TO him hon
esty OF intention, while his acts are denounced
and efforts made to prejudice the peopl,
against him. This is the same policy pur
sued towards Gen. jackson, He was homes
l---he meant TO do what was right said Tall
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20
Administrator Sale

BY Virtue of an order of the Hopo,.rl.
Probate Court of Wilkinson COUNTY St.,. ,U'e
of Mississippi, made at the last July Tau, Ts~.e
thereof, A. d. 1858, the undersigned Ad,e; .e;h
istrator, de boRis non, of Joseph Fenner, dsoaa.
ed, will proceed to sell at public Auction Se1. :,
the highest bidder, on credit of six mor,so y
from the day Of sale, at the Courthouse doas
in the town of Woodville, on the 2otb dsy =
JANUARY, 1854. :"
One Negro slave named MAHkrA 4 ,o0.,
about As years, belonging to said Estate y
Purchasers required to give bono with an.
proved security DE. .'--..,-,.-..-.
sAML. J. FENNER, Admr.. &c.
Dec. 8, lS53-lw ~
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20

THO all Person interested in the Real and
] Personal Estate of VALENTINE @
i GROOMS, deceased.
TAKE NOTICE that at a Term of the
Probate Court, of Wilkinson County, State Of
Mississippi, to be held at the Courthouse, Of
said county, or the first MONDAY, in JAN
UARY, A. d. 1854, the undersigned, Widow
of Valentine G. Grooms, deceased, and Admin
istratrix, with the last will and testament an
nexed of said decedent, will petition the said
Court for allotment of her dover. and legal
portion Of said Real and Personal Estate,-
known and described as follows, to wit
"A tract of land lying and being in said
county, between the Big Buffaloe and Homo
chitto River, on Steel's Creek, containing Six
Hundred Acres, more or less, being the same
tract of land, originally granted by the Spanish
Government, to Jno. Steel, and confirmed by
the Board of Commissioners, West of Pearl
River, to James Steel, and conveyed by said
james Steel, to Joseph johnson, by deed bear
ing date, 3rd February, 1900 adjoining the
lands formerly owned by Sandon Davis and
Thos. Cummings, and being the same land
conveyed by the said Joseph Johnson and
wife to Valentine G. Grooms, by deed bearing
date 22d January, 1915 and recorded in bool,
"A page 420, of record Of lands of said county
The said land being now bounded on the East
by ". A. Holmes, and public lands, on the
South by pr. Holt on the West by ii. D.
Philbrck, and East w. M. Helm,a and on the
North, by Estate Of VIM. M. Helm and Henry
Phipps" of which the said Testator died, seiz-
ed and possessed and uponwhich he resided IN
his lifetime. ~
Also all the personal estate of said testator
consisting of about Ss slaves, stock, farming
utensils, &C.. &c.
When and where you are notified to attend
If you thing proper.
LETITIA GROOMS. Admx.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20


and crowded ehameIs, are the trophies which
rasrk how Death, the great reaper has gone
INTO the harvest, aud has come hack laden
with sPoils"-how the southern valley Of tie
great Father Of WatersH has been "GoI-
gotha--baleful as the Upas tree, death-dealing
as the Sirocco."
And now we pray that never more il may
Ie ours TO chronicle such saddening, such ter
fible results.
"When, wasteful, forth
Walks the dire power of pestilent disease.
A thousand hideous iiends her course attend,
Sick nature blasting, and to heartless woe,
And feeble desolation, casting down
The towering hopes and all the pride Of man" +"
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20
TEL e g r a PHI C..
Reported 10 the Daily Pieayune.

CONGRESSIONAL Baltimore, Dec l2.--The
Senate to-day has elected Beverly Tucker its
printer ~" ts
The important Senate Committees are the
.ollowing een
Foreign Relations s----Messrs. Nasen, Doug
las, Slidel, Clayton, Weller Everett. M
Finance. Messrs Hunter, Bright, Gwin
Pearce, Forris, Badger. a
Cimmeree. Messr. Hamlin, Dodge of Wis.
consin, Stuart, Seward Clay, Benjamin. 5.
Military Afairs.- Messrs Thields, Weller
Fitzpatrick, Dawson, Jones of Tennessee.
Narai Afairs-Messrs, Gwin, Mallory
Brodhead, Fish, Thompson of Few Jereey
Bell. hieH ~ als
Public Lands, ,-Messrs. Dodge of Iowa
Stuart, johnson, Foote, Walker.
Judiciary.---Messrs Butler, Toueey, Bayard
Petit Toombs. ai h
Ierritortes.---Messrs Douglas, Houston
Johnston, Bell, Jones Of Tennessee, Everett.
Tne Senate passed resolutions calling on the
President for foreign correspondence.
The Senete then odjourued.
In the House, the Speaker announced thai
the Committee had laid on the table resolu
tions asserting that Congress has the power t.
build railroads through Territories for Govern
ment purposes. .
Then the House adjourned.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20
For the Republican.
Mans Noble Traits,
INCIDENTS OF THE YELLOW FEVER

in the hurry and hustle of business life,
when not checked by retarding circumstances,
or the direct hand of Providence, we are apt,
in our eager desire to forward our earthly for
tunes, to overlook the nicer sensibilties of the
heart, and suffer them to be overgrown and
smothered by the tares of selishness. And it
seems that God, in the infnitnde of his wis
dom, in order to nourish in his creatures the
tender plant of charity and other christian
graces, sometimes visits them with what we
are won't. to call great calamities, but which
christian poet has said are mercies in dis
guise." And such would seem to have been
the nature and purpose of the late epidemic.
We were whirling and dashing along at a ra-
pid rate in the rumbling car Of busy life,
whose engine was red hot with the fuel Of self
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and while thus engaged, with
our eyes fixed on the one object of our ambi-
ton, we were growing more and more unmind-
full of the nSbler daties of life, and were hush
ing in our hearts the still small voice.
which is ever whispering, in music-tones, the
one word "cHAmrr.n But the destroyer came
clothed in the drapery Of overpowering gloom
and brought terror to the hearts Of all. Like
an army in ambnsh, it pounced upon its vic
Tins where least expected. 1t stole upon th,
winds TO homes that were happy and felt Sc
cure, and with the malignancy Of the savage
spared neither age, sex nor condition. Ston
hearts that pulsated with the warm currents o
hope and brilliant prospects for life, and whicl
were buoyant with the hot life-blood Of youtl
were made to quail beneath its heavy arm
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20
~ g. .H.ATWo0D, Manufacturers

of Improved Cotton Gins, would respecttul-
ly inform the planters of Louisiana and Mis-
sissippi, that they keep continually on hand,
and daily Manufacturer to order, every size OF
their improved Cotton Gins. They f1atter
themselves from their long experience at their
business, and familiarity from strict and dill
igent observation of the wants and necessities
of the planter id ginning cotton, that their
ability to give entire satisfaction to the Cotton
gnued, both in speed of ginnig, and quality
Of cotton after ginning, cannot be questioned
They guarantee their stands to be perfect IN
every respect and to give entire satisfaction.
They will pay all expences upon stands return
ed for fault, and solicit fom planters, that con-
tinued patronage, which both from their loca-
ton and the merit Of their work, they deem
they are Justly entitled to. All llorders left win
our Agent. J. II. Deen at Clinton, La, viii
be strictly attended to, or orders sent to sleks-
burg will receive the same attention..
NIB. The bale Of cotton, made'by inc
Hon. Jefferson Naylor, of Warren county,
Miss. which took the prize at the Worlos .
Fair at London, was ginned upon one 9. our
Stands. T.G. & w. H.ATNoOD.
VicLsburg, November goth, 1s6s-H
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20
A Gard.

Mr. Editor : As your readers willperceive,
from an advertisement in your paper, there
will be sale on the 3Oth of December, inst,
of about zone hundred and nine slaves" be-
longing to the estate of the late Maj Joseph
Johnson, deceased.
This sale will be made under decree Of
the Chancery Court. The property will be
sold to the highest bidder, for Cash.
have. understood that there is an impres-
sion abroad, that have made an arrange
ment" to buy in the property. This is mis-
take. have made no such arrangement
And give this notice that all who desire to
purchase such property may attend the sale
JOSEPH JOHNSON, Admr dc
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20
Election Notice

NY virtue Of writ of Election to me di-
II rected by Leonard X. Barber, Esq, May
~ or of the town of Woodville, Wilkinson
county, Mississippi, will, on Monday the I'd
day OF January, A. D., 1854, between the hours
prescribed by law, at the Courthouse in said
town, hold an Election for the purpose of elec-
ting One Mayor One Town Constable, and
-Four Selectmen or Aldermen, to serve said
town for the eensuing year, 1854.
Given under my hand and seal, this roth
day of December A. D., 1853.
T. H. CURRY, Sheriff.
Woodville, Dec. Is, ls53-te.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20
Notice.

4 I the request of Jno. +. Dameron, I will,
on Wednesday, tire 14th inst, proceed. to
survey and determine the boundaries Of the
following lands t,-wit: Fractional section 12,
IN township |, range l. west, The north half
of section H.. township l, range |, west and
a certain tract containing sixty-seven acres,
same township and ranges, situated in the
county of Wilkinson, State of Mississippi. AT
which time all persons interested may attend
if they see proper. Y
VIM. J. BRYANT,
Woodville, Dec. CIV County Surveyor
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20
Chanlcerx Sale.
TIE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

LIE 81 al u VI MICCIoDlI
In The Superior Court Of Chaacery. rp
Joseph johnson, Admir-, ct al.
VS..
The West Felciana Railroad Company.
DEccRRE, No. 5082. ,a
TN PURSUANCE, of the above stated
! Decree. rendered in the Superior Court Of
AChancery, on the 3rd day of March, AID.
1853, will proceed to sell to the highest bid
er, at the door of the Courthousein Woodvlle
Wilkinson county, Mississippi, on FRIDAY
the 3Oth day of DECEMBER, 1859, for cash,
the following named Negro Slaves, and their
increase since the eth day Of June, 1886
viz -
Doctor, Delphy, George, Caroline and child
Della, Linas, Gordan, Sarah, Nelly, john
Phillis, Big Jake, Priscilla, Ruthy, Rachel,
Julian, Ely, Olive, Easter Flemming, Tlday
John, joshua Dan, Jane, Bob PhebY Silvy,
John, Patsy, Little Jerry, Franklin, Frankly,
Willis, ISAIAH, Big Bob Betty, Beck, Johnstont
Mariah, Oleviva Eli, silas, Davy, Mary Ann,
Big Harriet, CASA, Cealy, Abram, Manuel,
Caroline, Josiah, Yellow Wesley, Rosalie,
Isaac. Little Winney, Laura, Ellen, Morton,
Annie, Black Charles, Mary, Peyton, Red
Betty Little Bob, lucinda, Graham, Douglas
Eugine, Tom Jefferson, Emily, Simeon Ned,
Priscy, Yellow Charles, Big Jack, Kitty, Isaac,
Yellow jim, Stephen, Gilphy and ehad,
Pendleton, Jacob, Venus, Milly, Waide,
Simeon, Nancy, Frank and sandey, with ths
exception ofsuch ofsaid negroes as may have
died, previous to said day of Sale.
EDMUND H. WALES, =
Commissioner IN Chanory.
Woodville, Miss.
November 28th 1853. .H
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20
NEW ADVERTlSEMENTS
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
WE the undersigned building committee
Wv are prepared to receive sealed propo-
" sails for building Brick House, for
Bethany Church. Any applicant can have a
plan of the building by addressing note or
calling in person on Mr.. II. Huff, at Centre
vile, Miss. Wewil receive said propositions
until the Goth of February, 1854,
E. S. CASSEL,
A. NJ. SMILE,
r. P. SMILE,
W. A. DANIELS,
II HUFF,
Dec. 20, 1S54.---sw. Com.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20

MARRIAGE IN HIGH LrFE.----We see the
marriage of the Hon. b. Kinyon, the agent
of II. S. Foote, in the late Union concern, an
nounced in the Eastern Clarion, to Miss Har-
riet Driver, a belle of Moulton, Ala. we hope
the famous Tishemingo politician has driuen
a good bargain
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20
Notice.

ETTERS of Administration, having been
granted to the undersigned. by the Hon.
orable Probate Court, of Wilkinson county.
State of Mississippi, at the December Term
thereof 1858, on the Estate of d. Ii. Miller
deceased.
Notice is therefore given, to all persons in
debted to said estate, to make Immediate nav
ment-and those having claims against the
same, to present them, duly authenticated
within the time prescribed by law, or they
will be for ever barred. =
JAMES NJ. MILLER, Admir-.
WoodvIle, Dee. 6, 1853. s..f
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20
NewOrlcams and Bayou Sara
Packet.

LAUREL HILLS. a, Gotten, Master.
WIS fine boat built expressly for H. =
the trade, will leave New Orleans =
every Sunday morning at o'clock and every
wednesday evening at 5 o'clock, and will
leave Bayou Sara, every Monday aud Thurs
day, after arrival Of Cars from Woodville.
N. B.-.The "Laurel Hill," is built in strict
compliance with the requirements of the late
law of Congress and offers every guaranty to
passengers for safety. 30
Nov 22-Iy E
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20
COLLECTING

TANEs MARTIN, Assessor, respectfuHv
informs the citizens Of Wilkinson coun,,
y that he will strictly attend to all bushes.
of Collecting, at the usual terms, and ipfa,,,
those, lntrusting him with accounts. thai !.
will punctually attend to the collection of d.
same. All accounts left with the Sheriff =
my absence, will be attended to. :"
Woodville, Dec, l3, lS53-tf.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20
Information wanted.

OF BENJAMIN STEVENSON, a Natl'e @
WIeAx, England. When last heard from %
was in Woodville, Miss If he or any OF e's
friends see this they will confer favor By m
forming w w. WALKER, Fulton Ase''s'
thee doors from Navy street, BrOoklin' 80
Oct. 25-tf ~
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20
NK mSOIlic.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the election
~ Of the Officers Of Asylum Lodge, No. SO,
will be postponed until THURSDAY. at O
clock, P. M. the 22d DECEMBER, A. L. 1858
BY Order of
c. POSEY, W. NJ.
Woodville, Dec. 6, ls53-tf
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20

re- The whole amount coming to the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in conse-
quence of the compromise lately effected with
the Church, North, is $l91,Oo The proper.
ty in Cincinnati is not included in this arrange
ment and no agreement respecting this has
yet been made, though it probably will soon
be done. In addition to the above, the church
South, retain their printing presses with about
$4,000 in old notes and book accounts.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20

GREAT FIRE--We hear with extreme sor-
row of the total destruction by fire, Of the
extensive publishing establishment of the
Harpers, New York. The fire occurred on
the 10th inst, several large buildings were
consumed, nothing reported saved but some
valuable steel plates. The loss is variously
estimated from half million to million and
half dollars, and no insurance mentioned.
This will be loss to the whole reading world
and will be deeply felt by the lovers of good
books and reading matter published in the
first order of mechanical style.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20

Es'- Lynn Boyd of Kentucky has been
elected speaker and Forney of Pa, clerk Of
the House of Representatives.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20

Notice-A meeting of the Board of Pc
lice will be held at the Courthouse on the "a
Monday of January. BY order of
CIIAS. SIMS, P. B, P.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20
Notice.

| HEREBY appoint II. S. Van Eaton, nv
Agent for the transaction OF my business and
settling up of my affairs during my absence
from the State
:, G. B. EPLER.
Woodville Dec 6, 1853.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-12-20

THE WEATHER.-Never perhaps has the
advent Of winter been more warmly welcomed
than by our citizens who, for some days. have
been rejoicing in December's blustery winds
and frosty nights. II is really comforting TO see
overcoats and cloaks once more in demand,
especially when You can get them for the de-
manding. We have waited long and patient
ly and now sith the advent Of the holidays
Old Winter is pleased to frown upon US.