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Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18
CHOICE TEA.

A LARGE assortment Of the best Blaci
~. and Green Teas, warranted fresh JUS
received by ED. d WIN. BOgEb.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18
RLACKsMITH,s TOOLs.

DLACKSMITH's bellows, fresh from the Man
ID ufactory, Anvils, Sledges, Tongs, Vices, sold
eriug Irons, Files, etc.
may7 LARGUiER d LANoUE.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18
bran. OATS AND FLOUR.

tan pAas Oats 100 Bags prsni 90 Barrel. Flour
tUu jus, received a, Besl's CITY Feed snd Flour
store. JOSHUA NEAL.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18
WHITE LEAD.

COCO WEIGHT PURE white Lead; 600
OUNJU weight Snow Zinc; 800 Borss wlndo,
elsss. Putty and Litbarge, at
mars MONTAN n MATTAF.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18

rIyHI place 10 get your Lime and get the very
u hsss man ulsctursd, 10 81 the store Of
janlA J0oHUA HBAL.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18
NEW CONFECTIONERY.
THIRD STREET.

HAV1Ng purchased the stock and fix-
IL lures Of the old and well-known
stand Of the late Y. MussEbHAr, have
made and shall continue TO make sddi-
tons thereto, until every article usually
kept at such an establishment will be
found In my shelves. Csndies-embrs-
cling all the fine fancy CONNECTIONS cakes,
fine wines, pickles, preserves, ssrdines,
segsrs, sauces etc., will be found at my
establishments Of tho very best. BY strict
personal attention, and q disposition TO
please tho public, sm determined 10
make the Third Street Confectionery
equal TO tho growing wants Of the City,
and surpassed by none In the State. Store
open day aud night TO . o'clock.
uovl5 q. ID. wADDILJ.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18

woOOO WORTH on DIAMONDS, consisting
gpCOUU ofsnsmeled and, cluster and Sbiitsy.
rings. Breastpins, Earrings and Crosses, all war.
ranted 10 DO hrst water. In store and for sale at
the lowest pricessy THE0. GOLDMANN.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18

CHEss MEN aud Ragamnon Boards nne a.
spris xB. 4 WIN. BoGEI.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18

CORN MILL, CORN MEAL, ETC.
nEkLx Young Americs Corn Mill, established
ID In 1ss3, continues 20 supply Fresh NJ cal
eslts. Chopped Corn, etc.
jani4 JOSHUA eEAL.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18

t~Fo, professional aud business cards,
tineiuaiue daily rspefl not eseeea,ns y"
hnss, for IL p,snths, tSo--without the pe
p'xsrhe privilege Of yearly advertisers
ia strictly limited to their own immediate
and regular business. and the business Of
an undertaking Arm is not considered ssih
c,aSins ,ha. Of lee individual inember,:
49, swanucuncing candidates for state
and Parish cfIiees, tio munieips, eihees
a. 10 he paid for Invariably IN advance.
"N- All advertisements for strangers OF
,,sasient persons 10 be raid In advance.
tN-Aivertisement not marked on the
..,,v for specified time, will be inserted
tiiI eesblti, and payment esaeted'
tNAit COMMUNICATIONS intended v,
c,omota the private ends or interests of
t,ypot.tions. Societies. sehocis or individ-
wsis. will be charged "a advertisement
tN-Cafds Of = personal charsete, esh
only be published IN this paper "a edver-
t,s.pepfs, and must I've paid for in advance
AT double advertising rstes.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18

LNoR the cure Of Coughs, Colds. Asthma,
IL Bronchitis, and all diseases Of the
Lungs aud Bronchial Tubes, prepared in
by ljuly9i.l ED. q WIZ. BoGEL.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18

vJNHE sUpsCRfBER IL now receiving direct
Il from the best manufacturers, q full assert.
ment OF CARRIAGES, comprising, COACHES,
without tops. Fine Trotting BUGGIEs, suLKIES
and complete assortment Of
CHILDRENs' CABS,
Handsomely anished; also, an elegant ssso ent
Of Harness, Of every description, Csmmo Fine
and supernne.
have also added an elegant ass, ment Of
Whips TO my stock. Purchasers are invited 10
examine my stock before purchasing, Ne I will
eel on ~ good terms a. any house In he South.
nov2s W. ~ TCNNARn
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18
TO PLANTERS.

WE HAVE in store 200 bhls. superior
w Winter whale Oil and 10 bbls Win
ser Strained Lard Oil--for sale at city cash
prices BY ED. d WIN. BOGEL.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18

Drugs and Cheualcals.
A FRESH supply % Choice Drues. and Pure
aria I'D. wM. soeEL.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18
TO sPORTsMEN.
LADIES CLOTu CLOAKS,

Il HAVE just received . new assortment Of these
IL goods. very long and new styles, ranging In
prices ffom 10 to &2d. also pretty assortment Of
Misses Closks and Talmss. suitable for dress and
school Cloaks. w. y. PHILLIPS.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18
To sPORTsMEN.

r uAvE nne variety Of the best quality Game
i Rsss, shot Pouches, Belts, Powder rlssks asd
several nev styles Of Improved Shot Pouches
0reeneer's, Colts, ocS's, Eiey's, walkers and
lag Rods, Tubes. wrenehe., a., 81
nev02 tRANk uu0uET'S.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18

A LARGE lot Of the sbove, TO be sold at Re-
sass PHILA, CASE STORE.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18

1nn BBLs. FRESH CAPE LIME
lUU Just received in superior order,
for sale Mt A. MATTA'S.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18

II Iss MEswEETLy, double extract Of sweet
N Tulips, just received and for sale By
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18

MRS. ALIENS HAIR REsTORER, for
wi sale by Ed. d VIZ. BOGEL.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18

COTTON SEED.
Tn Store and for sslc--Boyd Prolific; LittIs
J. Brown; Mexican and Petit Gulf
mari BARBEE d BENJAMIy.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18

COTTON AND CANE HOES.
1AA posen IL the Oval Rye steel. and Ign
lVO dcns Elephant Hoes, embracing ever
sssiY MoSrAN AMATrAs
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-05-18

INFANTS ENID. LACE CAPS.
II HAVE something very Ere and pretty In this
ii line, also fine Embroidered infants With
Nsrino Hsts, Caps and Turtsnds, also few very
Handsome Embroidered white Msripo Closks for
infants. W. ID. PHfLLIPs.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-28
MEETING IN AMELIA

At meeting Of the people Of Amelia, without respect
TO party distinctions held at their Court House the
22d inst, convened by published notice. and attended
by an unprecedented Of the citizens OF the
county, T. W. Eggleston was appointed Chairman, and
w. j. Uheatham Secretary.
The object Of the meeting was explained by L. Mas
ters ESQ., who introduced the following resolutions and
briefly explained Them
Resolved That in view Of the fearfully impending
crisis precipated by the result Of the Presiden-
ta election 10 connection with the past hostile legislation
Of the Western States earnestly request the LegsA-
ture of Virginia to call Convention of the State de-
termne and recommend to the people such
may be necessary and proper for the preservation Of the
rights Of the South.
Resolved That the Governor Of the State be requested
to its Legislature at early day in the month
Of December.
Mr.. Masters was followed by Mr.. Lewis L. Haryie in
earnest advocacy of the resolutions.
II was then moved by DR.. VIM II. Robertson that all
period. The Chairman required u second to the motion
olutons farther supported by Messrs. w Greg
DRY and Sam1 Wesiger, and, upon being submitted,
were adopted without disseptent voice.
They ordered, on motion OF Mr.. Gregory, to be
published In the Wing and Democratic newspapers oil
Richmond and Petersburg
Mr. Harvie's hope that the terms by which these pa
more in Virginia" was me. by general burst of aP-
plause.
The meeting then adjourned.
Signed,
E. W. EGGLESToN, Chm.
III rfru.w Caafv
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-28
PUBLIC MEETING IN ROANOKE.

Alta meeting of many citizens of Roanoke county,
held in the Court House thereof the 18th inst pur-
suan to call PUBLISHED in the Salem Register for such
meeting TO take into consideration the political condition
Of our country and recommend such action and mea
the Of the meeting should dictate for the
preservation OF the Federal Union John Trout ESQ.,,
called to preside preliminary meeting, when a
committee of thirteen appointed to report resou-
tons TO an adjourned meeting be held at O'Clock,
p NJ The hour Of one having arrived, Geo. p Tsyloe,
ESQ., was called the Chair ard George p Terrl ESQ
chosen Secretary The meeting being called to order
and its object briefly stated by the presiding ocer-tbe
committee resolutions through their Chairman j. b.
Logan reported a preamble and resoutions-for
which, sundry substitutes were offered eictng great
deal Of discussion.
Speeches were made by Messrs. Logan, Bass, Watts,
aud Dawson, and by Drs. j. II Griffin Rives, aud Ter
rl all pregnant with conservative sentiments and hopes
for the preservation Of the Union but there being much
difference Of opinion to what resolutions would best
express the sense Of the people Of the country and it
being apparent that longer time necessary for de-
liberation, motion made and carried to lay all
solutions on the table.
motion was then submitted that committee res
ouons of thirteen members be appointed to report to
adjourned meeting of the people to be held in the
Court House on the Sd Monday in December next which
vas carried and the chair designated the following gen.
tlemen as the committee:
J.B. |. Logan, Chairman, VIM. Watts, Dr. Geo P.
Terrill Colin Bass q. w. DurSeu, d. c. Kiser j. D. Ed.
ington, A. ]. Deyere, s. 7. simmons, VIM. Woods, @.
L. Cooke, John Dabney aud r. f. ThaxtOn.
On motion, tho meeting adjourned until the next De-
cember Court day, whent is hoped there viii be gen.
eral turn out Of tae people Of the county.
GEO. P. TAYL0E, Chairman.
Geo. P. Terrill, See.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-28
TbeTenWIlIIon Loan.

The case with which the ten million loan vas taken
,ome weeks ago aud the high rates il commanded, so
shortly before the election strong argument IN the
mouths Of the Republican press against any anticipated
danger to our national credit and union, in case oil LIN
coins election II Lincolns election would jeopardize
our national uuOu it would to the extent affect the
national credit But the whole Of the loan was taken at
high rates. by men supposed to be possessed OF prudence
and foresight in full view Of the probable election oil
Abraham Lincoln The inference was strong that the
bidders we're not afraid of the Union in any event The
argument was forcbe one and it was well used by the
Republican press Much Of its force, however, would
have been lost bad it been known how small portion OF
the bids would be paid up 1t turns out that so srin-
gent is the money market and so immense the drain such
payment would make specie in these perilous tines
that but four or 1--WE millions at best have been paid up
leaving i've or six millions still due In view OF this
fact aud the generally disturbed state Of affairs Seere-
tary Cobb has found it necessary TO extend the time to
hr.y DAYS to all such bidders shall have paid up one
half of their offers by the 22d inst Some of these bids
we're made at 100 and lOl bearing five per cent inter
"a, Since then United States fves have sold as low a.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-28
prpIIc MEETING IN GREENLAND.

Al meeting Of the people OF GoOchlaud without re-
spect party held 40 their Court House. on Monday the
18th Of November 1850 Walter d. Leake, Ed, called
he meeting 70 order and having explained is object to
b. the consideration Of relations to the Federal Unon
ia consequence Of the election Of sectional President
sud the triumph Of sectional party which threatens
continued and aggravated aggressOus against the cOnsii-
tuona rights OF the Southern States moved that Samu-
81 A. Guy, ESQ be appointed Chairman, and John B
Budvell, Secretary, which motion unanimously
adopted.
DR. n L. James moved that a committee be appointed
% draft resolutions expressive Of the of the meet
ing and requested that Col p GuerrAnt be made chair
man OF the committee.
The resolution having been adopted Col p Guerran;
Dr. James, Col Benz. Anderson, W. D. Leake, n. B.
Kean. Col W. W. Anderson, Frederick NJ. Fleming and
Go T. Harrison we're appointed the committee.
During the absence OF the committee TO consider res
outous spirited and stirring addresses we're made by
Hessrs. Cav Rutherford and Cosby, urging united ac-
ton on the part II the South and firm resistance TO ag-
greon a. the and safest mode Of securing our
nights in the Uuon if can out OF t. If We must; which
remarks met with hearty response from the people as
sembled.
The committee having returned, reported the follow
ING resolutions which we're unanimously adopted:
Al Rssoirsd That the election Of Abraham Lincoln
to the Presidency is an open and official ayoSal bya
ponulsr majority OF the North and OF the patton that the
past apVressions Of Back Republication are right
- That the election Of Lincoln Is an open declaration
on the part Of the Black Republicans that aggressons
agans, our rights are 70 be persisted in with great ag-
grlvaiOn for the future.
Sd That We do dare to resist aggression and to main
siin our rights under the Constitution.
4th. That in view Of the present condition OF the
country il is desirable in the opinion Of this meeting,
that the Legislature should meet by the LIST day OF De-
eember next o. az the earliest day practicable, TO call
Convention Of the people 70 decide upon the posi- Ion
which shall be assumed BY Virginia aud that we res
pectfay suggest to bis Exeelleney, Gov Lsteher the
propreiy Of eOnvening the Legislature by the tine des-
ignated
On motion the Secretary vas instructed 70 Tor
ward to the Governor Of Virginia copy OF the pro-
eeednEs, aud to inquest the Richmond PaPsFs 70 pub
li.h tie same.
SAMUEL A. GUY, Chairman.
IaHs BUBgKLL Secretary.
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W. J. CHrArHAn, sec'y.
PUBLIC MEETING IN ALLEGHANY.

considerable number of the citizens Of Allegheny
assembled at the Court House Monday night the 10Th
inst to compare views upon the mOmentous issues be-
fore the country. The meeting called TO order, aud
on motion of Mr.. VIM. Skeen, Andrew Fudge, Esq,
was appointed Chairman and VIM Humphreys, Secre-
tary.
The meeting was addressed BY Messrs. Terri Of Bath,
and Skeen, Of Pocahontas, their remarks being based
upon the inquiry whether there is sufficient cause for
dissolution OF the Union which answered by these
gentlemen in the negative.
Calls we're made for Messrs Niche and Holloway, but
the hour being late, they did not respond.
The following preamble and resolution was offered by
Mr.. L. P. Holloway, and adopted:
Whereas the election OF Abraham Lincoln Ia section
al canddate to the Presidency Of the United States has
been confirmed by overwhelming majority OF the
Northern section Of this republic and whereas the ext
gencies of the times demand coolness frmness and
patriotism free from party faint or sectional ieud there
FORE
Be IL RESOLVED, That the people of Allegheny be and
are hereby requested TO meet in Convention irrespective
of party at the Court House. the 18th day OF Decem-
be 1860 (court day. adopt resolutions expressive Of
their sentiments upon the momentous and dangerous Is
sues now so potent Of danger and threatening the over
throw of the Uniop perhaps the downfall of the Amer-
can republic.
The Chairman then announced the meeting adjourned.
ANDREW FUDGE, Ohm'n.
WI UrupuRFys Sec'y
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-28

INFORMANT FROM WASHINGTON.

OPINION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL BLACK on THE SECESSION
MovRNENr-A MEETING or ALL THE SOUTHERN SENATOR'S
AND REPRESENTATIVES, TO BIZ HELD ErC ETC.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 1860
In the opinion of the Attorney General called for by
President Buchanan the questions OF law arising out
of apprehended difficulties between the North and South,
Judge Black not only discusses the important question of
the constitutional right of State TO secede but several
other questions which are involved such the collection
of revenue and whether ports Of entry be changed
removed to other points and in the event Of the resg
nation of the federal officers the Collectors Judges Mar
shas District Attorneys &C. and it no one in the State
or States could be found willing to accept the positions
what policy should be adopted whether the Constitu
tiou makes any provision in such emergency In fact
all the questions which may arise in all their various as
poets are understood to be touched upon. He holds 1t
said in the first in lance that State has not the con-
sutional right sccede II such is the opinion OF the
law officer OF the Government it will have great weight
and influence with the people ofthe South.
Intelligence has been received here TO the effect that
the Senator's and Representatives Of Mississippi aud Ala
bama have declared themselves in favor Of secession
The Georgia delegation have also, is said, taken the
same position.
Steps have already been taken to have meeting OF all
the Southern Senator's aud Representatives Immediately
after the converting Of Congress- with view OF confer
ring together 1t is said that all the members from the
South that are here will be invited Senators Hunter and
Mason, of Virginia Pearce Of Maryland; Bayard and
Salisbury of Delaware and Green and Polk Of Aissou-
ri favor this move.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-28
PROCLAMATION OF TIE GOVERNOR OF LOU
ISIANA.

We quote the following from Gov Noore's proclama
ton convening the Legislature of Louisiana.
ORDER coUNTERNANDED.
The Montgomery fAla.l Ndik has the following para
graph
One of our railroad companies has counermanded an
order Northern factory for several hundred tons Of
rail The reason is obvious by next March shall be
out Of the Union, which imposes Sl5 orS $50 ton on
railroad iron. How much will this save Southern rail
roads,
Where's, the election of Abraham Lincoln to the Of
flee Of President Of the United States by sectional and
aggrC ssiye anavery party whose hostility TO the peo
pie and the institutions Of the South has been evinctd
Dy repeated and long continued Violations of constitu
tional obligations and fratenal amity consummated
by this last insult and outrage perperaed at and through
the baot-box, does, in my opinion, well AS that OF
large number of citizens Of all parties and puIs lts fur
nsh occasion such is contemplated by the Cors.
tuiion; and Whereas Of sister Safes aggrev-
ed like ours preparing measures for their future Sc
curl Y, and for the safety Of their institutions and their
people and both patriotism and the neccssi Of self
pre- rvation require TO deliberate upon our own
course OF action Now, therefore, Thomas o. Moore
Governor of the State of Louisiana do hereby convene
the Legislature OF this State in session. and do APP
point Monday, the 10th day Of December next"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-28
where are our statesmen -
The stauntOn Tindieaior Douglass asks tie above
n-eslinn and answer it by saving:

The staunton TTndieator (Douglas) asks tie above
oresiion, aud answers it by saying:
'Not man Of prominence IN the State save Governor
L,,cher has come forward with any suggestion looking
70 a solution Of the difficulties that nov environ US -
Hsuter fearful that be may not strike the current awaits
the DEVELOPMENT OF the opinions and plans OF every one
else before he viii venture to present TO the nation any
d.vsemen by which country may be saved from the
Impending ruin. lie, Of all others should come forward
I'D cudcayor 70 direct the storm, for n was the folly OF
his shaou-patsd followers that created it. Mason, too
1u 10 emf. anything original aud too soporihc TO play
the part OF an Ingenious pagars amuses himself in the
luxurious and dreamy delights OF bedizzening milk punch
aud appie-;oddy while the very citadel OF liberty is
trembling aud quackug under the shock Of the attacks
Of reckless fanatics WISE that intellectual comet Of the
age throwing himself Achileshke, stubborny into the
bosom Of Princess Anne ventures further than 10 or
gtuze his Minute men, apparently unminttnl OF the du-
W he owes bis State and the country and iorgetul that
Princess Anne is neither the State or the Union.
The press incapable OF suggesting an idSd and ONLY
equal to the task Of adding fuel 10 the flame, with no
power to suppress t. aud Senator's and Congressman
apahetic and Indifferent Virginia Of 1860 presents a
painful and Illuminating 70 the Virginia Of other
DAYS We shall look tor comprehensive plan from
Governor echsr in his message to the extra session Of
the Legislature We discover in bis inaugural address the
true idea upon which TO base action We trust be will
again recommend it, aud elaborate the propositions pre-
seut1dn
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-28
TIE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
A bill is before the Legislature Of Georgia to the fC
lowing effect

bill before the Legislature Of Georgia to the fol-
lowing effect:
Resolved That the Executive Of this State be request
ed to give notice the several States Of this Union that
have violated the Constitution in their legislative capaci
ties States that the contract to them is at end
and also TO those States that have not violated the Con-
sttuton, in their State capacities that Georgia has re.
sumed her sovereignty and delegated powers but will
consider the compact dissolved them, but will
heartily cooperate with them in defending and pro-
tectng the Constitution which fathers gave us both
in letter and in spirit And for the lurtheance Of this OBJ
ject we therefore recommend the call of a convention,
without delay of all those States that willing to
abide by the Constitution assemble the sth day of
January next such place the several States shall
think most advisable, for the purpose of forming a
Union and that the several States call conventions OF
their people to ratfy their action in the and
form that the present Constitution ratified in such
other manner the people of the several sovereign
States shall think proper.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-28
MARRIED.

On Thursday evening ed residence Of the brides IA
Their by Rev L. W. seeey, Mr. JOS N GILL 10 Miss MAGGIE
J0NES both Of this city.
the goth inst the t Presbyterian Church. by Rev T. v.
Moore D. D. Mr. SAMUEL N. PILCHER and Ms NJ \. DUVAL'
both Of Henhco CO., Va.
Ga the 18th inst Robin Park Heaco CO.. Va by Rev Ian
sing Burrows Mr. RICSARD HAYNE Of King and Queen to
Mis- AR PASTA BARKER Of the former place.
On los ant Hermitage by the Rev p Berk6-
ley, Lieut. j. HARYIE u. A and Miss MARY MEADE, Of
Amelia
On the morning Of the 70 inst residences Of Mr. w. Roy
Masor King George Va, W. H. GIBBES u s. 10 Mss A.
MASON daughter OF the late DIR. A. II. Mason
Mahoc fsny the residence Of the brides father wednes
day evening the 2l inst by the Rev. H. W. Temple, Mr.
L. WARE 10 Miss MAMIE r. LATANE daughter OF Dr. James
H. Latant, all Of Essex.
On Tuesday Nov 2Oh ST. Johns Church. Rosnoke CO.. by
Rev Iinsey GEO WATSON CARR 1st IAe 9th nfsntry o.
EMMA GLMES, daughter Of the late General EdWArd
Waltz.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-28
AN INCIDENT IN MISSISSIPPI.

No icing the formation OF company OF Minute Men
at jackson, Miss, the Mississippan says:
When signers to the association were invited, ChieI
Justice Smith asked the privilege of writing his name
first upon the roll and accompanying his act with few
remarks which electrified the audience, reminding them
OF the herosm OF Charles Carroll when lie signed his
name the Declaration of Independence, af1ing to il
the words"of CdTToiiton" that the King of Great Brit
might not in doubt to the perpeaor OF the
Three cheers proposed and given for the
Chief Justice with hearty good will and the people
rushed forward to follow his example.