the Purl Offke buildm
attend to purchases of
etc; a messenger, an
a Itbortr, iiihi two watchtnea, would const i
tue a lurce, with which the ministerial du
tica ot the Department could t . performed
Wrth comfort, efromplitwle, snd efficiently.
The Auditor's office would be (lie most
extensive and laborious accounting office in
the Government, meriting corresponding
povisions in clerks and salaries. Like oth
er auditors, he si ion Id have a chief clerk for
general duties. The examination uf post
masters' accounts amounting to a! out 45,000
annually , scudutg out errors, snd other t
tendaut bert ices, constitute a severe du.y,
and requires eighteen clerks. The regis
tration of postmasters' account, after ex
amination, and keeping the legere of die
Department, require oju clerks. To
keep the pay books,, see that postinastCES
pay over thoir balances and return the re
ceipts, and prepare contractors' accounts
Settlement, requires nine clerks. To col
lect balances fiora former poet masters and
others, make out statements of the accounts,
and superintend suits and prosecution, re
quires at present .-even clerks. Over each
of these considerable brunches of duty there
must be, at at present a principle ciew, tor
whom liberal provision should be made. It
is but ii s to the gentlemen employed in this
arduous portion of the public service, to
say, that their compensation, in general,
compared with that given in other Depirt
menu of the Government, has hitherto been
dispropoHjuued to the labor required of
them, arifjpis to married men, inadequate to
the support of their families, and the educa
tion of their children. To complete the
organization of that office, there must be al
so a messenger and one assistant messenger
The proposed re-organization would some
what reduce the number of person employ -ed
in the business of the P t Oilice, bv
rendering useless the clerks now occupied
in making OUt the Postmaster General a ac
counts for the Treasury, as also the clerk:
employed in examining them in the Fifth
Auditor's office, if not also those in tin
Comptrollers' assigned to the same duty,
The utility of requiring all the Post
Office accounts to be reported to the Comp
troller, is not prcceived. It would perhap:
promote the ends of justice and opcrato us a
salutary cheek upon the Auditor, il an tu
peal were allowed to the Comptroller, at the
instance of the claimant or Postmaster Gen
eral, should cither, in any cusc, be di satis
fied with his decision.
If the business of the Post Office Depart
ment were thus organized, it might be re
quired of the Postmaster General to furnish
to Congress annually, specific estimates
m setting forth the sums expected to be re
quired under each head ot general account
now appearing on the books, and any others
that Congress might require to be openee
and after obtaining tin appropriation of tin
aggregate for the support of the Post Office
establishment not to exceed the current
revenue, to render an account at the next
session, of the amount expended for ear I
purpose specified in his estimates. It would
he a further improvement, ifull the allow
ances were prohibited, other than tor se
vices rendered in pursuance ot some pre
existing law, contract or lawful regulation,
and a small contingent appropriation were
assigned to the Postmaster General, lit.
those made to the service of the other Dc
partments to meet necessary expenditures
which cannot be foreseen or provided for
by contract or regulation.
Essential improvement might be made
as is believed, in some portions of the law
rey dating the details of duty assigned to
the Postmaster General, particularly as to
the making of contracts. Additional pre
cautions are necessary against irresponsi
ble bidding, and to prevent combinations
injurious to the Department. If bidder
were required on all cases, to furnish the
names of responsible securities with thoir
bids, who should be bound from the date
of acceptance, It would prevent the bids of
worthless men, and mere speculators
which now produce great inconvenience to
the Department, and sometimes serious
loss. And it, on the other hand, combina
tions to prevent competition were punisha
hie by perpetual exclusion from the service"
of the Department, it would, it is believed
have an excellent effect on its interests a
well as onhhe character of its contractors.
His worthy of considerationPwvholher it
would not be expedient to change the rates
of letter postage, making them conform to
the national currency, graduations ot H, iy
14.20,25, and 30 cents. Such a provis
ion would save almost half tho labor now
required in the examination of accounts
the Department and pre eat numberless
errors. It would also much simplify the
system, if the number ot mails to which
these rates should apply,, were jdoubled at
each increase of rate from tho lowest to the
hichcet.
There have been so. many changes in
mail routes since their oncinnl establish
mcnt, that it is now difficult, if not imprac
ticable, to tmt e them from their origin in
the law, through all mutations, down to
their present condition. It would cotitnb
ute irrcatlv to the convenience of the De
mrtment if they were all ro established in
one act, with such alterations and additions
as the accommodation ot the public may
require, and the interest of the Department
admit. A portion of the surplus revenue
will be required to make improvements on
existing routes; but it is believed, the De
partment can, without inconvenience, put
into operation new routes, not exceeding ia
cast $300,000 a year as soon as they i
be established, and the necessary arrange
ments made.
The aid of legislation is required to
close, equitably, some of old claims against
tho Department. Various demands exist
for their services rendered by authority of
die Department, in a measure sanctioned
by usage, which, though to some extent,
cannot, in the opinion of the undersinged,
be adjusted and paid without the sanction of
Hincress. It is hoped that power may be
vented in the Auditor, if one be created,
with the feanetion of the Comptroller, to
settle these claims upon the principles of
justice sod equity; or, if this course be not
d temed expedite s that Cong ess will pro
vide some other means tor their speedy
adjustment.
him, as the Head of the Department, that
the reason he had not a better fortune was
that he was too good a man. In other post
tiocs. and under oiner circumstances, he
would have been oue of the greatest and
most useful, he was one of the best and most
highly Tmdowod, of our public mn. Uay
inf tor more than twenty years been ac
quainted with Mr. B.ikuy, aud hecu honor
ed with his friendship; kmwing his private
worth, his love of country, and his disinter
estedness; and having always had an abid
ing confidence in his integrity mil honor,
it would be to tho undersigned a so.irco ot
fisting regret, if any thing said r done by
him, in the adminstratiooufthts Deprtmeu
hould be understood as intended or culen-
ited to depreciate his virtues or cast a -stain
Hiii his memory.
I have the honor to he,
Your obedient servant,
AMOS KENDALL
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
OK
C.OYEKMIK LYNCH.
Gentlemen o f the Semite,
.d houite of Keprescntaltres.
In conformity with general usage, you
have convened in the Represent .live Hali,
to witness the installation of the Governor
elect: a ceremony to the individual to be
ntlucted into office, the most trying, solenin-
and impressive. In the presence ot this en-
ightuncd and imposing auditory, 1 am to
like the oath prescribed by the constitution
preparatory to the exerciseof the trust con-
tided. Sensibly impressed with the obligation
uid responsibility imposed,' 1 shall enter on
the discharge of the duties enjoined upon
me. with a confidence greatly impaired,
from the apprehension, that 1 may fall short
of the anticipation of my friends But 1
derive consolation from the assurance, that
he Representative character with which I
um surrounded, offers the strongest guaran
tee that the rights u lid best interests ot the
community will be nurtured and protected.
Institutions based upon constitutional
provisions, ulttiongli constantly exposed,
uid liable to be availed 1 y the clamor ot
opposing interests, test secure in the virtuo
and intelligence ot the Peoplo. 1 he con
tention and collision that must always tuke
place tor power, where there is no acknowl
edged head, or established rule of succes
sion, so far from weakening, tends rather to
strengthen and confirm; and the violence
and hostility ot parties are expended m harm
less fury, so long as popular feeling finds a
vent through iho medium of a free and un
shackled press.
But gentle nen, there are occasional in
tervals, in this bustle and vicissitude of hu
man affairs, that fall upon the spirits like
an evening's calm, and prompt us to stili
and contrul the turbulence of thiught,
which the day may have brought forth, so
berly to review our past conduct, and to
ponder well on the tuture. Under sucn
prof, w.d impression?, the mind is brought
to pause by reflection, it is chjisteucd, and
wo rise from our meditations withour hearts
A i -r ill i i- .i i
iuneneu ii noi suouueo; ieeiing in mo np
iroaching desolation of nature, alike the
littleness of our angry passions, and the dis
position to merge tlieinin the more charita
ble a fid lofty feelings ungendered by that
kindred evening, which must soon close Up
on us all; a season peculiarly proper to blot
from our recollections the bitter asperities
political strife, growing out of party leel
j and excijfmettt, aud io turn our taton-
tioii to the encouragement of social and or
derly inSrcourse, so essentially necessary
to secure the general esteem, and good opin
ion ot our fellow-men Irf.tho relations ot
public ami private life, this is to be acquir
ed by putting on at least the semblance of
the moral virtues; aud in this we are best
guided by the operation and support of good
laws, of good education, aud oigood exam
ples. Our government was the first, and as yet
is the only one, fairly and fully bottomed
on I lie sovereignty of the people. It was
reserved tor the wisdom and patriotism of
American statesmen todevelope it.:-principles
more fully to raise its institutions to a
degree of perfection uuexampled in the his
tory of nations; and to realize a system of
policy ot ihe most economical, and at the
same timo affording tho most encouraging
view of the grandeur and Tuture destiny of
a free and enlightened people.
As a nation, we have experienced a de
gree ofprosperity and happiness far beyond
the enjoyment of ony other government,
nor is there a people on earth upon wf oin
the preservation of liberty, and the univer
sal welfare, impose such dread obligations.
The eyes of the friends of liberty from eve
ry quarter of the globe, are turned upon us
with intense interest. We are to dofend
and protect a character and country untar
nished by shame,, and unknown to conquest
wo are to cherish and protect the hnor
and glory achieved iiufty-gono days, and
the splendour of the present, to provide the
means and accelerate the march of future
greatness, to preserve and defend that Con
stitution which is the foundation of all our
best enjoyments here, and the freedom of
the Christian Re union, the source of Our
best hopes hereafter.
The situation of the country, and the con
jecture oi circumstances under which you
have assembled, give at this time, an unus
al decree of importance to legislative inter
position. Public sentimont is aroused, ex
pectatiou is heightened; and this communi
ty looks with much earnestness to the hur
monious and joint action of your body. The
agitation aud the decision upon some of the
most important measures that will present
themselves, naturally give rise to this anxi
ety; and I flatter myself 'that its best hopes
will be realized. The meeting of the Le
gislature under ordinary circumstances,
cannot be looked to by reflecting meu witii
indifference. Its action at this time is no
cessarily widened, in order to embrace new
wants and interests springing out of the rap
id increase of population, and the great ac
cumulation of wealth,
The general revision of a code of laws
the laying; off the country lately acquir
ed from he Chickasaws into counties the
iso uf Uuikiug capital the ineargan jreti
state of tho militia provision tor a in th
4 system fur a peaitciiuaay, and me- plain
f other matti.i will claim your deJiber- It wi
. But I ueg leave in a more especial Jdevel
ler to iuvi.c your attention to such The I
lures of iutornal impovemeut .a you
deeiu best caie uatwi lo ereewto me ,
nil prosperity by increased facilities uf
cnteronsc, nor one that promises
more in
advance.
bOfmbtlM SHOUH laKo enlarged views, stockholders can ellect a loan by the Hi po
A wi?e pulicy will rarely attempt any re-1 thccaliou of re.il estate, it would hold out to
strsvint ou die pursuits of iwaivhhisl inter- the lundholuer stroni: inducements, and
.si-; tmt rather to awaken the iocliuatioii.
Extend, if you please, every facility of m
icrcoarse, uad more particularly the capa
cities for internal trade; winch must be
admitted, is best suited to the transport of
bulky or cumbrous commodities; guard ami
watch over ihe interest of' all, and leave ev i -ry
man to take his own track. Nor should
government feel less interest in fixing a
moderate ration of taxation, ih m iu tho en
forcement of impartial assessment, and its
equal pressure on all. Taxes are paid
with some degree of roluctnnc, uteasuroa
ably, because the equivalent is to bs found
in the protection afforded, and is of a nega
tive quality ; consisting rather iu the pre
vention of ill thau the diffusion of good.
The burden becomes otjensive, not so much
from its weight, but becauso of its unjust op
erations. The revenue of the Planter is
directly affected by the land tax, aud it is
further reduced by the freight on the tran
Npoi'tofius products, the commissions on
sales and other charges. The capitalist in
whatever manner his invcstmentfnrc made,
enjoys all the benefits of protection extend
ed to ihe land-holder, and for which he pays
a much lighter tax; with the facility too, in
many instances, of withdrawing at pleasure,
and reinvesting his funds in a more lucra
tive or less hazardous concern.
On a former occasion, I recommended it
the true policy of the State, (hat (lis first ex
peuditures iu iuternal improvemcut shuuld
be made in roarinmip markets within our
own limits; and suggested the propriety of
construeting.three railroads running across
tho country. I had not intended, nor do l
now mean to say, in support of this portion,
that such roads should operate to lb exclu
sion of others. The contemplated New
Orleans and Nashville rail roivd is viewed
us a grand project, aud is entitled to your
serious consideration, us it promises to at
least a portion ot .tho slate, decided ai
vantages in procuring Ihe up country pn
duce, and in ihe transportation ot Cotton
market. The magnificence of the
King, like the soiiitiiiions oi intellect, may
sparkle and dazzle, but should not so far
btmd us, as to bar a strict scrutiny, and
sortie salutary modifications of tho cliarte.
Otherwise, we may hereafter find that this
proffered boon was too dearly bought. The
expediency of the measure depends mainly
on its general utility; but the extent or value
of this utility being uldeter innate, exigen
cies may arise in which this general ultim
ate good, may be greatly transcended, by
the enormity of the mischief falling on
some particular interest or portion of the
country.
The coBStruclionfion of a railroad iVom
Natchez to Jacksotf, and to be continued on
the Teirtiesssg line; and auoiher leading
from Peariington, east of Pearl river, being
east and west to suit the coHVehenieuce oi
the southern as well as other cauii'i. ,have
also been spoken of. Whether W extended
a scheme praeticul.le, is a question for your
decision. When such general intelligence
iis to the condition of tho country and tho
wants of the people, collected us it is from!
every quarter, with such variety oi inven
tion and understanding, is brought to bear
on the subject, it njay be fairly presumed
that the most useful plan will suggest itseli
to some one, and from a body thus const ltu
ied, it will scarcely fail to recoive tho appro
bation of a majority.
1 he undertaking and completion of a gen
eral plan best calculated for facilitating in
ternal trade and intercourse is an object of
the most absorbing interest and ot the high
est import. Among the many reasons that
may be urged in favor of the home markets
and their proper eneouragenent, miy be
eiiurme rated, the active circulation of cap
itul the expedition and cheapurjs of trans
ports from tho proximity of products to the
market place the ready sale and enhan
ced value of provisions and labor, by tho
establishment of intermediate marts the
great saving to the planter of the interior in
selling his Cotton and making his purcha
ses in person, especially the up country
produce; and the probable facility tlr.it may
bo afforded from the concentration of capital
..l ... J
at those points, in miiKin nis moncyeu ar-
instead of encouutonng the
effeciina his purpose through
s and Commision Houses of New
OrTemH. Itmust certainly l e a source of
much satisfaction to transact the whole of
this business under thq regulation and pro
tection ot laws, with which he is nut only
familiar, but which he has an agency in
making.
The large amount requisite for the com
pletion of luch an undertaking will, very
properiy4hduce a close examination into
(ho bennts to result, and to estimate ot
the probable cost; but I trust its magnitude
will not be allowed for a moment tu damp
the ardor of enterprise. The immense
undertakings and the achievements of sister
States, invite and cheer us onward.
The important questiqp, whether sub
scriptions in this enterprise will be an ad
vantageoin investment of capital, will first
preseut itself, and in its satisfactory solo
tion lies the great difficulty. Investments
in the planting interest are not only consid
ered more secure but the nett profits ex
ceed the rate of interest abroad, or the
terms upon which money can be had, and
hence it is, that the planter is indisposed to
make such investments when he has to pay
out the money believing that it can he bet
ter applied. It is highly essential to the
completion ot so vast an uudertakmg, that
ability of the planters or landholders should
be enlisted; and the most certain mode of
effecting this object, will be to satisfy thorn
that it will promote their interest. In the
science of political economy, inquiring
minds, aided in their researches by theo-
often disclose and bring with
and comprehension of the
cities, very important truths,
jrpose to attempt a general
ne nt of the resourt
ny and iiimieme
fthe Suite,
le of lands
owned by
individuals, discover an almost
inexhaustible fund, if it can be converted
into active capital and brought into us.
There are but few planters wlto have more
than a fouilh or third of their laud iu culti
vation, and consequently the balance is
inexl
into i
unproductive. Now, if the company of
will also furnish implei means for the con
struction of as imiuy rxilrouds as may be
deemed necessary. Such a Scheme would
have for iis ol.ject the conversion of that,
which to a great extent, is inactive and un
productive to the owner, into that, which
would bo tangible and operative. This
view of the subiect may be suthcicnt to
remove all objections on the part of the
landholder, and induce a free and liberal
subscription
Thajrate of interest as well as the facili
ty of obtaining a loan, depends much upon
ho security teudcrcd. The money will rise
or fall in demands in his proportion to the
risk he runs. Tho pledge of real estate a;
half its valuo, seems to offer the bst secu
rity for money. In addition to this, the
establishment of a well ordered sinking-
fun f, must oontribd te largely by its constant
operation to the reduction of the loan; and
must also give additonal credit to the bor
rower. With a view to the more extened
ed and profitable operation of this fund,
the loan should be obtained for an amount
far exceeding the estimated cost of iho work,
to be loaned annually by the commissioners
at ten tier cent, per annum, together wiih
the dividends atisiasorat least u portiouol
them, tora limited tune. I he material and
grand rcq'iisito to the efficiency of this fund
is the punctual and inviolable spplica
tion of the sums appropriated for its rcdemp
ti n.
Whether a loan can be effected by an in
dividual conpiny, unconnected with a-
plcdgc of fiitli and credit of the State, I
am not propartcd to s ty. J he credit that
attaches to a Representative Government,
from the. security of a personal interest iu
the People themselves, together with its
superior resources may h ive a decided
preponderance in a foreign market, This,
iu one point of view, inspires more coiifi-
deuctha
ro- whdBcoi
'olthe Tucilit
dencn. than the resources of individuals,
ourse may fail more suddenly, and
itv of transfer afforded the stock-
underta-fbolder, aids the Government in borrowing
even more than the credit it is tairiy en
titled to. Public creditors look to the pos
sibility of withdrawing by the sule of their
debentures, before any emiiarr.issineiit oc
curs, or io likely to happen.
In other points of view, the credit of in
dividuals is butter founded than that of the
Government. The want or difficulty of
compuls ry process against the litter, for
a breach of its engagements, may bo ob
jected t :; nor can it be expected that pub
lic resources will be husbanded, with the
same c ire as those of individuals. Again
k bus been remarked that when Govern
idfeWsJiiid themselves strong in the ability
lo borrow, they are apt to become prodigal,
and to conceive and inleiniedle with some
'ij; mlice projects that may soinotinii s led
to glory, but moie certainly, perhaps, to
financial exhaustion. This can only he
gua rded against by a clear expression of the
specific purpose and the true application of
the fund.
to he CONl'INUKP.
LACONICS.
A contented mind and a good concience
will make a man happy iu ail conditions.
All faults arc pardonable when one lias
thecourage to avow them.
If politeness does not ins pire a man with
goodness, equity, complaisance gratitude.;
it at least gives the appearance of these
and makes a man appear outwardly what he
ought to be mwhrdly.
I here are three tunas ot meirrno are in
discreet; an imprudent man, a drunkard and
a fool.
Keep your ideas, opinions, tint! inten
tions, us much as possible within your own
breast.
Benignity Is prcfealjloto niunificience5
A charitable man cchsureth not his neigh
bour, he believetfrnot f.ie tales ot envy and
malevdlcncc, neither repcatcth hetheirslan
ders. He assisteth tho poor in their trouble;
he rejoiceth in furthering the prosperity of
all men.
A more glorious victory cannot be gain
ed over another man than this, that when
tin injury beg in on his part, the kindness
should begin on ours.
Be firm in your resolutions but weigh
well before you resolve.
How TO LEARN A DUXCE TO SPELL. A
printer had a boywho was an incurable blun
derer in spelling, and who gave hin great
trouble by his mistakes. He made many
efforts to teach him; he scolded and thorat
ened ilt vain; aud as a last rosort ordered
him to boil a dictionary in milk and eat it
for hit supper.
A Pcff. -The editor of the Whcelinc
Times thus appropriately notices the arrival,
in that place, of the "Industrious Fleas,"
and their ldfe owner.
The Industrious Fleas are, here, (or were
before we put down our finger) St, we are sor
ry to gay, some tew ot our citizens were in
duced to visit them. The low-lived scape
gallows who can find no better means of
obtaining a livelihood than by such con
temptible imposition, should be publicly
whippid trom every community.
March op Intellect. You han't got
Mary Magumy have your said a conse
quential stranger, the other day. strutting
up toflkoksller. 'No, I han't,1 replied the
man oniooks, but I have the writing of her
sister Sally and I guess she was a sight
smarter gal 'en ever Mary was.' A copy
of Paulding's racp Salmagundi accordingly
changed owners.
SOUTHER TELEGRAPH.
RO D 27 7.
iiiii1i....jmjt S3, isse.
FOR PRESIDKST.
Ill GH L." WHITE,
OF TENNESSEE.
Owing to the sudden, uric xpectedumf mftrn
out elopement of our priuciml workiean on Sat
urday night last, we are placed under the dis
able necessity of delaying our papca somewhat
beyond the nasal time of publication.
Our render- wc hope, with their U'ual charac
teristic lenity, will forgive these apparent fail
ures o:i our part. We hope for tho honor of ihe
craft in future to bo able to procure workmen
who may be relied upon. We forliear mention
ing the nuine of the iudividuul, as he has hcreto-
tofore been considered a respectable nicm
berof the Typographical Society ia Natchci,
and for the good opinion we entertain of that
association, we will let this circumstance pa
by at though it were not.
We have already wmten for a person to u
ply h.B place, and hope to put forth ou puper ut
the usual time next week..
Col. Nichols, a whoIe-hog-Jacksoii Van
Burcn man, was" lately elected U$J. tienu-
tor from the State of Louisiana, lo supply
the vacancy occasioned by tho resignation
of the Hon. Chan. Gaycrrc. So we go.
Copy Ta letter from the Hon. Gee. Leightoti
to a geotlemau iu this place dated,
Jackson, Jan. 13, 1836.
I), n Sir.- N.
Ere this yoa have, no doubt, heard
the result of the Senatorial election the issue
was just as I anticipated. The Walker party
uern i-nmnletel v orrmizcd. while the lilt.
party were at difference concerning the candid
utes on the list. So soon us both Houses were
organized, the members of the White party de
termined to try their strength upon the first
ballot, which resulted as follows: Poindexter
23; Plummcr 18. Tffls, it is supposed, consti
tuted the entire strength of the White paly.
Walker got 3ti votes, the rest were scattering,
So soon as the Poindexter men made a move to
strengthen the Plummer ticket, the Plunimer
men went .for Walker. I have been told that
there were many members ready to vote for
Walker in case there should have been another
balloting.
The result of this election has occasioned much
ill-feeling. Certain members whom they cal1
turn-coiits from Hinds County have boon. bung
in effigy and much excitement prevail'.
On Tuesday last a duel was fought near this
place between Col. Gwin and Judge Caldwell,
which, in all probability will prove fatal to both.
Caldwell died in a short time a Her the aliair
Gwiu still lingers, but doubt is entertained ol'liis
recovery.
I have presented our Bank Bill, and one hun
dred copies have been ordered to be printed for
the use of the House, 'there seems to be some
objection to tome of the features of the charter,
and the bonus meels with but little support.
There is a considerable cry against small Banks.
I have, howevar, gained many friends in fuvor
of the Bill, and think it will puss w ith some V
metidments. 1 -hall call it up iu a few days,
when it will tuke its regular coursu with other
business.
There is a debate at present in the House on
the propriety of calling u Conveiirfcii, as well us
a resolution offered and which will shortly be
acted upon, in relation to nominating a suitable
person for the Presidency .
January 14.
To-day I again presented the Bunk Bill, and
after a second reading it was laid ovar, by ma
jority of the House, until the first Monday in
February next, when it will agaiu be called up
for consideration. Every attention, you may
rest assured, will be paid to it by its real friends.
You have no idea of the opposition which any
measure calculated to opcrutofigainst the Mam
moth Bank meets in the House. It is at present,
however, impossible to tell what may be ihe final
result of it. You may expect to bear fftnu m
occasionally,
Yours, respectfully,
GEOROE LKICHTON.
LATEST FROM FRANCE.
m, ..... . ,. " uNiomn.in iiuu iMicucn iMirniiiiro,
The following letter from New Orleaionsis!miilHirce or loo,- i;,h,. U,.,i. .J
which mis ,-;een Kinaiy nanaed us by a
1 LI I I- 11 i . .
ii
tleman m this place, furnishes the Intel
lelligence respecting ourFrenchdiHiciiliies.
New Oiilis, Jan. 10, 1835.
Dear Sir:
Five mails from the north have jest
come in this morning, but letters arc not to be
distributed till afternoon.
Rumor says that France had sent a fleet of 20
sail of the line to the West Indici, and notified
Mr. Barton, on hi9 leavijswthat country, thnt
any unfriendly act on thePtof ourgove'rnmdnt
would be considered a declaration of war, which
they would instantly meet. If true, it umourits
to a declaration of war on their part, iu preten
ding to dictate what our Government may or
may not do in relation to its oun concerns. Wc
look for another version of the story, but give
you the news ns it is.
It is also said Cotton had declined Id in Liver
pool which is altogether improbable, ns any
change .growing out of the above would have
been a tendency to advance.
Yours, sincerely,
BOG ART &. HOOPES.
NOTICE.
f ETTERSo&Administration wero grnn--
ted at the last term of the Probate court
of Jefferson county, to the undersigned on
the estate of Sarah Sisson deceased. All per
sons having claims against said estate, are
requested to present them duly authentica
ted; those indebted will please make pay
ment without delnv.
ELDR1DGE SISSON, Adm'r
January 20th, 1836. 50-3t
NOTICE.
ALL persons are hereby forwnrned from
trading for a note drawn by A. M
Holleyin 1834, for fifty dollars, and made
payable to me 15th January, 1835. ns said
note has been lost or mislaid so that I enn
not find it. GUY COTTON
January 22, 1830. 50tf
FATSTTS HOTEL.
T
HE Proprietor bees leave to return
his most sincere tbanks for the liber
al patronage which has been bestowed upin
bun. Ami respectfully informs his mends
and the public that is now prepared to
accommodate alt who may favor him with a
call. His Tsble will be furnished with as
good ns the market ufWd. His Stables
with a sufficient quantity of provender, and.
his Bir, with a choice .-election of Vinous
and Spirit-His Liquors. T. H. DUGGAN.
tnyeite.Miss. January 22, 1836. .VMt
(XT Th State Rights Banner, Courier
& Journal, and Manchester Herald, will
plea-e insert ihe above twice, and forward
their account to the subscriber in Fayette.
NOTICE.
State ok MississimJ
Jefferson County. (
TO Guardians, Executors, aM5 'Admins
tralors
The Orphan's Court Laws requites
you to make annual settlements.
Citations will therefore ifsue indis
criminately to all pei sons who fail to reti
dur un account according inlaw, at the next
March Term of the Probate Court.
By order of the Court.
' Attest
C. T. MILES, Dopt, Clk.
January 18th, 1833. 50-3t.
NOTICE . r
Tlfli; NOTES and Accounts of the late
hrm of Mason, Mitchll&, Pyke, of
Samuel A. Mason, and of M Estate of N.
M. Henderson, deceased? having born pla
ced in our hands for collection and settle
ment, all pcrsoits indebted to either of said
concerns i.re requested to call on us and
make payment.
MONTGOMERY & WILCOX,
Attokmks at Law.
Riidnov, January S'id, 1838. bO-M
: : a. ., .
s t ray : ; o u s t o l k a',
15 ROM the plantation of the Subscriber
' living in this V auitv, s mie time sin.-o
;., "il.. I, or l:,ct a S! Hi 1 l.'.I . IKlKSf k.
Ill -' . ' " I .... ,
bout lt!i hands lii ih, blaze fuccjthreo while
feet; switch tail, hit not very long shod
before; and badly splintered on tho fore legs.
A liberal reward will bo given for tho de
livery of the said hone to the undersigned
or to John Daniel, on the premises or Five
Dollars if secured so that I can getyui
ngsin. MARY DA MEL.
- Jel'lbrson Co. Jan.22, 1830. 5P-tf
mosmOMERY 4- uatcaelor
I"! AVE JUST received mi assortment
J ofGeiit's Clothing, conflslingof super
Drab, Steel Mix'd and Adelaide Overcoats;
I ie, black, invisible green oi brow n frock ot
Drew Coats; superfine Black Cloth Pants;
Rib'd II ick and English Cass., D '.and eve
ry variety S ittinet, do. B!uck Silk Velvet
Vests; D. Bi Black and Blue Cloth, do. D.
B Toiiinet, do. do. super LnubV Wool
Drawer; also a low case's Silk and Beaver
Hats, latest style; Bridles, Martingale
Miiff ingles, Girths, Bridle Fillings, Riding
Whips, Spurs; n lot of superfine Spanish Ci
j;at. Thej have also on hand a collection
of School Books, of the latest ti nd most ap
proved editions, together with a great v
ty of articles tnosledious to mention They
respectfully Invite their friends and the pub
lic tocall and examine iboir stock, as thev
fl itter themselves that they will he able to
please both as to price and quality of their
.xjds.
Kodney, January l.'th, 18. 50-3t
V 0 TICR.
T
IIE SUBSCRIBER ( tiers for saW
Public Auction on the llthduy of
February next, all his personal property,
consisting of . ,
Nineteen Likely Negroes,
part ofthein raised on the place, and all
acclimated.
-ALfO-
a stock of Cattle, Hogs, and Shcnp; 5 yoko
of Oxen, 6 head of lino Horses, 2 Wagons,
(one entirely new,) one Buggy. A lot ot
N E W B A C(i ,
which will bo sold for Cash. A quantity
of Seed, Pcasf Potatoes, &,c.
Toge hir with
Every description of Fanning Todls,
J ,,. . , 7 , " . , ..
Bedding, Iwfftrasse, Bedsteads; i ..c patent
lover spring Clock, one side-boa rdHndjcasc,.
two Bureaus, Trnnl ,Tabjes, &c. together
witha niim ber of other articles too tedious
i. . All r i - i - ii . i .
n ".Jim ' " i " oil niiu
io iiiuuuuii. ivuoi wnien wi ie n i on a
credit of twelve months with approved
rity. Sums under Twenty Dollars I
sccu-
to bo
Cash. 1 10 iVem-nr
will be sold oh a credit
oi two years to Jnmiaryl837 and 1838,
mi notes pnyanie nediregotmble in the
Planter's Bank of Mississippi nt Natchez.
A. HAMBERLIN.
wusi. vvj iuuu. Hrir I
1 9 Strayed
TlROM tho owner in Rodney on the 9th
? inst. a dark hay Mare, about fourteen
hands high, and 7 or 8 yearsoldjalnoa hav
horse 7 or 8 years old, about fourteen hands
high. Any information left at this office
concerning them will be thankfully receiv
ed una tho giver rewarded.
Ploughs forlsaie.
T HE Subecribens have just received a
Li ilf Biina.in. DI .1-. r Ttm
.... ... .-..in iui x lougiiR irom Mays-
ville, Ky. mndo by Wm. C. Newdignte,
which they offer low for cash. Plnnters
and others are invited to call and exomina
them. VV ATKINS 4f DAVENPORT.
Rodney, January 21, 1836. 5t-3t
G urdTan's sale!
PURSUANT to an order mnde by tho
Probate Court of Jefferson County, at
the December Term thereof,! wj,nsguar
dinn of Nancy Mansfield, offer forsn.legt,
the Court House in Fayette, on Saturday'
tho sixth of February next, a tract of Land
in the vicinity of Col. P. B. Harrison, the
property of my said ward, on a crqdit of
twelve months. Unquestionable titles will
bo mniln . I. I : fl n
" oil (in- purcnasers giving siininv-
tory security for the payment of the pur
chase money.
THOMAS GRAFTON, Guardian.
Fayette, 28th DccV., 1835. 47-