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Married - Thomas McGee to Minerva
J. Humphries, both of this county on the 14th. inst.
Letters
Testamentary Granted - Patterson Tribble, deceased by Joseph
Prewitt, Executor, Dec. 14, 1855.
Letters of Administration
Granted - Henry Wright, deceased by Thos. W. Beck, Executor, Rodney,
Dec. 7, 1855.
Executor’s Sale - Philip H. Harrison deceased
by H. B. Harrison, Wade Harrison and P. B. Doherty, Executors, Dec.
14, 1855.
Runaway in Jail - A negro boy, William, age about
35 or 36, Nov. 30, 1855.
Runaway in Jail - A negro woman,
Susan, age about 40, Sept. 14, 1855.
Dec. 27, 1855,
Vol. XIV, No. 12, Whole Number 714 - Fayette Watch-Tower
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Jan. 4, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 12, Whole Number 714 (sic) -
Fayette Watch-Tower
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Jan. 11, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 14, Whole Number 715 - Fayette
Watch-Tower
Administrator’s Notice - Hiram Baldwin,
deceased by Jefferson Montgomery, Administrator, Jan. 11, 1856.
Letters of Administration - Archibald Torrey, deceased by John
Torrey, Administrator, Jan. 11, 1856.
Administrator’s Notice
- Henry Martin, deceased by Joachim Muller, Administrator, Jan. 11,
1856.
Jan. 18, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 15, Whole Number 716 -
Fayette Watch-Tower
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Jan. 25,
1856, Vol. XIV, No. 16, Whole Number 717 - Fayette Watch-Tower
Death - Funeral sermon for the late Mrs. Catherine
Mayberry will be preached at the Methodist E. Church in this place
on the first Sunday in February.
Guardian’s Sale - Richard
I. Stampley, minor by Maria Magee & Haram B. Magee, Guardians, Jan.
25, 1856.
Feb. 1, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 17, Whole
Number 718 - Fayette Watch-Tower
No abstracts
Feb 8. 4, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 18, Whole Number 719 - Fayette
Watch-Tower
No abstracts
Feb. 15,
1856, Vol. XIV, No. 19, Whole Number 720 - Fayette Watch-Tower
Estate Notice - John I. Stampley, deceased by Jalone
Z. Stampley, John C. Stamps and Zoane Stamps, his wife, Feb. 9,
1856.
Feb. 22, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 20, Whole Number
721 - Fayette Watch-Tower
Issue Missing
Feb. 29, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 21, Whole Number 722 - Fayette
Watch-Tower
Married - Richard Truly and Miss Mary
Key, both of Fayette at the home of Mr. Tubbs, Esq. On the 27th
inst.
March 7, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 22, Whole Number
722 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
No abstracts
March 14, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 23, Whole Number 724 - Fayette
Watch-Tower
Terrible Accident - Last Friday,
8-miles from Gallatin place and on the Jackson Road at the store of
Mr. Allman. Allman was smoking in the storeroom and being called to
breakfast started out and it is supposed passed over a keg of
powder, dropping fire into it. The house was leveled to the ground
by the explosion that ensued and was soon wrapped in flames. Mrs.
Allman was found in the ruins, badly, but not dangerously hurt and
bruised. No property was saved and only the skull and ribs of Mr.
Allman were found.
Letters Testamentary - Lycergus E.
O’Neal, deceased by Wm. M. Porter and Mary O’Neal, Executors, March
14, 1856
Letters Testamentary - Frederick J. Chambliss,
deceased by John S. Chambliss and James E. Calhoun, Executors, March
14, 1856
March 21, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 24, Whole
Number 725 - Fayette Watch-Tower
Fire at
Mississippi State Insane Asylum - A fire occurred on Thursday at the
Asylum for the Insane at Jackson, destroying all the outbuildings,
including the gas-works, from which it is supposed to have
originated.
Marriage - George Hay to Mrs. Nancy Williams at
Rodney last week performed by Squire Worthington.
Marriage -
Levi A. Moore to Miss Elizabeth Ann Stampley by Hon. J. M. Ellis,
all of this county, at Stampley Town on Saturday, March 15th.
Tax Collector’s Sale: Edward C. Barrett, J. D. S. Davenport, T. D.
Davenport, Estate of George F. Barkhaw, John H. Barkhaw, William F.
Booker, Thomas W. Garnett, Charles B. Green, Milton J. Guice, Estate
of Elizabeth Griffing, Phil. Barbee Harrison (minor), Philip B.
January, Estate of Prosper King, Peter McGary, James Mitchell,
William Neill, Estate of Martin Nevills, Thomas Nevills, B.
Pendleton, Mrs. M. H. Sanders, Mary Jane Stuart, Estate of Jno.
Coleman Smith, Estate of Richard D. Scott, Estate of Mrs. R. E.
Turner, George C. Torrey, Dr. John L. Torrey, Estate of R. S.
Williams, Mrs. Harriet Yoe, William Coleman, James T. Miller.
March 28, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 25, Whole Number 726 - Fayette
Watch-Tower
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April 4,
1856, Vol. XIV, No. 25, (sic) Whole Number 727 - Fayette Watch-Tower
Murder - Last Saturday evening, a negro boy belonging
to Richard Scott, Esq., of this county, got into a difficulty with
another negro belonging to Mrs. Kate Scott, when the latter after
separation, returned on the former with a hoe and dealt him a blow
on the head that proved fatal in a few hours. The murderer is still
at large, but is bing pursued with dogs.
Diabolical Attempt
to Commit Murder - An attempt was made last Friday, near Buffalo
Creek, by a negro boy, upon Joseph Ellsberry, overseer of Jessee
Ogden. It seems early that morning, Ellsberry with Ogden started
hunting turkeys. They soon became separated and Ellsberry sat down
near the public road waiting for daylight to appear when Ogden’s
negro, Jim, came along on his way home, having been off during the
night without permission. The Ellsberry ordered Jim to the fields to
work and he would attend to his case upon his return. Jim, instead
of going to work, went to his master’s house and took a double
barrel gun which was loaded with squirrel shot and returned to where
he’d left Ellsberry. Creeping up on him, Jim took air through the
fence and discharged the weapon, hitting Ellsberry in the left-side,
directly over the region of his heart, wounding him, however not
seriously. Jim made his escape and has not yet been taken. He has a
mother living on the “Baylor Winn” place, a few miles below Natchez
and a brother named Ben, in the city. Neighbors are in pursuit of
Jim with dogs and he will soon be taken. Natchez Courier [lengthy
article]
Murder on the Steamboat Ohio Belle - The Ohio Belle
on the way to New Orleans from Cincinnati was approaching Cairo
[Missouri] on the morning of the 14th inst. A young man, named Jos.
D. Jones [whose real name was Joseph Cocke, Jr.] got on board about
3 a.m. at Smithland, KY. He was under the influence of liquor and
behaved in an outrageous manner and Capt. H. E. Stevens, clerk of
the boat, found it necessary to eject him from the cabin. This took
place at 11:15 a.m. Jones attempted to renter when Capt. Stevens,
stepped out and pushed him from the door. Jones drew a revolved and
fired hitting Capt. Stevens about 2-inches below the left arm-pit.
He died 15-minutes later. Jones was secured by the second clerk and
bound. When the boat reached Cairo, Capt. Sebastian proposed
delivering Jones to the legal authorizes who refused to receive him
upon the presence thy had no jurisdiction. The captain departed for
Hickman, KY and handed him over to the authorities of that place. At
Hickman, it was learned that Jones had slipped his bindings. A
search was made of the boat but it is presumed he jumped overboard.
Jones was about age 22 and represented himself as the son of a
planter in Marshall Co., MS. It is also stated he fled home to
escape a warrant issued against him for threatening to shoot another
young man. New Orleans Picayune [very lengthy article]
April 11, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 27, Whole Number 728 - Fayette
Watch-Tower
Issue missing
April 18,
1856, Vol. XIV, No. 28, Whole Number 729 - Fayette Watch-Tower
No abstracts
April 25, 1856, Vol. XIV,
No. 29, Whole Number 730 - Fayette Watch-Tower
Body
Found - The body of Jones, [whose real name was Joseph Cocke, Jr.]
the murder of Capt. Ed. Stevens on the steamer Ohio Belle has been
found at the head of the bar below Hickman lashed to a chair, making
his fate no longer a matter of doubt. It matters not whether de
deserved his horrible fate or not; the idea of setting law aside,
without hearing evidence in the case and confining him by lashing
him with cords from head to foot and throwing him overboard is
decidedly fiendish and deserving of reprobation.
Tragedy on
the Ohio Belle - The Memphis Eagle and Enquire of Thursday last - We
learned the real name of the young man who killed Stevens on the
Ohio Belle was Joseph Cocke, Jr., son of Joseph Cocke, Esq.,
residing near Holly Springs, MS. Young Cocke killed Mr. Sanderson at
Holly Springs a few years ago and has ever since been a fugitive
from justice
Runaway - Edward Going, age about 16, living
in Rodney, MS, an apprentice of the Saddle & Harness-making
business. Reward of 5-cents, if brought back to me or 3-cents if
lodged in some safe place so I cannot get to him again. W. Thompson,
April 25, 1856
Horrible Tragedy - A Father Murdered by his
Son - Thos. R. Borden, Esq. A citizen in Green Co., AL was shot and
killed by his son while lying in bed on the 28th ultimo. Mr. Borden
was shot before Mrs. Borden had retired. She was in another part of
the house and hearing the report of the gun, went to her husband to
wake him so he might get up and see about it. A light showed his
head blown to pieces and his brains scattered about the bed and
walls. On the day of the funeral, the son took his father’s saddle
horse and $4,000 and fled. Neighbors followed and arrested him at
Lauderdale Springs, MS and carried him back. Eastern Clarion at
Pauling, MS [lengthy article]
June 6, 1856, Vol.
XIV, No. 35, Whole Number 736 - Fayette Watch-Tower
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June 13, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 36, Whole
Number 737 - Fayette Watch-Tower
Suicide - Franklin
B. Hunt committed suicide at Franklin County jail a few days since
where he was confined on a charge of assaulting his father with
intent to kill. [very lengthy article]
June 20,
1856, Vol. XIV, No. 37, Whole Number 737 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Runaway in Jail - Lewis was committed to jail in
Jefferson Co., MS by John C. Hall, Esq, Justice of the Peace on the
16th inst. Lewis is of dark copper color, about 15 or 16 years old,
rather stout build, has an impediment in his speech caused from
having been gored in the mouth by an ox. Said boy says he belongs to
____ Pipes who lives in Adams Co., MS and ran-away about June 1stt.
By R. F. McGinty, Sheriff, June 20, 1856.
Runaway in Jail -
Joshua of black color, about 22 or 23 years old, 5-feet 7 or
8-inches tall, weight about 130 to 135-pounds, well spoken.
Runaway in Jail - Henry of black color, about 23 or 24 years old,
about 6-feet tall, weight about 150 to 160-pounds, small scar on
nose between the eyes.
Joshua and Henry say they belong to
Judge Griffin and ran-away from his plantation in Washington Co., MS
about June 1st. By R. F. McGinty, Sheriff, June 20, 1856.
Runaway in Jail - Bill of black color about 5-feet 9 or 10-inches
tall, about 24 or 25 years old, weight about 135 or 140-pounds. Says
he belongs to Thomas Kemp of St. Joseph, LA. R. F. McGinty, Sheriff,
June 20, 1856.
Letters of Administration - Estate of William
Broxton, deceased by F. G. Gaskins, Administrator, June 20, 1856.
Runaway in Jail - Willis Pyant of dark copper color, about 25
or 30 years old, weight about 135 or 140-pounds, considerable whip
marks. Says he belongs to Wm. Edwards of Lagrange, GA who hired him
with a number of other hands to work on the New Orleans & Jackson
Railroad and he ran-away about 6-weeks ago near Osyka, MS. R. F.
McGinty, Sheriff, May 30, 1856.
Bill of Divorce - Frances
Hurst vs. James P. Hurst (he is now residing in South Carolina) by
M. C. Dixon, Clerk of Court, Fayette, May 2, 1856.
Runaway
in Jail - Albert, of black color, about 26 or 28 years old, 5-feet 8
or 9-inches tall, weight about 145 or 150-pounds. Says he belongs to
Raymond Coldwell of Clinton, Hinds Co., MS and ran-away about
2-months ago. R. F. McGinty, Sheriff, May 2, 1856.
Guardian
Notice - B. S. Ellis and H. A. Ellis by J. B. Coleman, May 30, 1856.
Attachment Notice - George N. Montgomery vs. Ferdinand P.
Montgomery for the sum of $1,450.00 by Minor C. Dixon, Clerk of
Circuit Court, March 5, 1856.
Attachment Notice - Ben. Wade
vs. Robert Griffin by Minor C. Dixon, Clerk of Circuit Court, March
5, 1856.
June 27, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 38, Whole
Number 738 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Obituary -
Edward Jones who died on the 11th inst., at his shop, No. 30
Greenwich St. Survivors: widow. He was a hat maker. [lengthy
article]
Marriage - Absolem Ford to Mrs. Mariah Holaway,
both of Franklin Co., at the bride’s residence on the evening of
Thursday, 19th inst by Rev. J. M. Guice.
Lawrence Co., MS -
the examination of the negro men, Thomas and Randel, for the murder
by poison of their master, A. G. Johnson, upon a writ of habeas
corpus, came off before Hon. J. E. McNair, Judge on Saturday evening
last, when the negroes were, in default of bail in the sum of
$3,000.00, remanded to jail of Pike Co., MS, there to await their
trial. Monticello Journal, June 14th
Death - Wm. Hughes,
boatswain of the British warship, WASP, was attacked with cholera on
Monday at Mobile, AL, and died in 2-hours. He was a native of Dublin
and his body was interred on Dauphin Island.
July 4, 1856, Vol.
XIV, No. 39, Whole Number 739 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Notice - Estate of James T. Miller will present claims to Orren Mayo
of Harrisonburg, LA, by E. J. Miller, March 14, 1856.
July 11, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 40, Whole Number 740 (sic) -
Fayette Watch-Tower
The Galveston Civilian and
Gazette of the 20th inst. says that the difficulties with the free
negroes and persons of mixed blood, along the Louisiana and Texas
boundary, seem to be felt as much in the former state as this. At a
sale on the Whiscachito, Calcasieu Parish, LA, a hostile state of
feelings, of long standing, was revived between Anthony Corkran, a
highly respected citizen of the parish and William Bass (a man of
mixed blood) which resulted in the death of the former. The murderer
escaped and is yet at large. These obnoxious persons number some 150
along the border. They have become extremely insolent and dangerous,
and we shall not be surprised to learn that the whites have dealt
with them in a most summary manner, on account of the recent murders
of white men by the inferior race, who are said to be a mixture of
negro, Spanish, French and American blood, the descendants of
buccaniers and ‘order ruffians’ of olden times.
The Port
Gibson Reville - J. S. Morris, Esq., after ably conducting this
Sterling Democratic Journal through a brilliant career, has disposed
of it to Henry Hughes, Esq., the author of sociology. Mr. H is an
able and excellent writer [lengthy article]
The Port Gibson
Herald - Has changed hands and in the issue of the 4th inst.,
contains the salutations of the new editors and proprietors. Mr.
Berry has already won golden opinions at the Bar in this Judicial
District, as an able, interesting and fluent speaker, he will add to
the cause he has espoused in the columns of The Herald. We are not
acquainted with Mr. Purdon, but wish him and his associate success.
July 18, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 41, Whole Number 741 (sic)
- Fayette Watch-Tower
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July 25, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 42, Whole Number 742 (sic) - Fayette
Watch-Tower
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3
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August 2, 1856, Vol. XIV, No.
43, Whole Number 743 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
No
abstracts
August 9, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 44, Whole
Number 744 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Issue
missing
August 15, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 45, Whole
Number 745 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
No abstracts
August 22, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 46,
Whole Number 746 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Obituary - Mrs. Luvicea [Stampley] Evans, late consort of James H.
Evans, and daughter of James H. [Henry] and Director [Smith]
Stampley died in Fayette on the morning of the 18th inst. of
congestive chills. She was born in Jefferson Co., MS at the home of
her parents on July 4, 1832. [very lengthy article that is faded in
places and some words are obscured in crease of page to the left]
Marriage - Rev. W. H. Hurst of Jefferson Co. to Miss Nanny Mann
at the home of Col. C. Gillespie in Sunflower Co., MS on the 12th
inst by Rev. Wadsworth.
Letters of Administration - William
C. Stampley, deceased by Benadam Pendleton on Aug. 5, 1856.
Sheriff’s Sale - Jesse Boyer vs. Aaron J. Tubbs, Aug. 22, 1856.
Creditor’s Notice - Estate of John B. Montgomery by Samuel
Montgomery, July 18, 1856
August 29, 1856, Vol. XIV,
No. 47, Whole Number 747 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Issue missing
Sept. 5, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 48, Whole
Number 748 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Runaway -
Julia of copper color about 5-foot 6-inches tall, about 45 years old
says she ran-away last Monday night and belongs to Emanuel Kogilio
(?) living at Pine Ridge, Adams Co., MS. R. F. McGinty, Sheriff,
Sept. 5, 1856
Sept. 12, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 49,
Whole Number 749 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Tribute of Respect - Isaac Garrett who died on Aug. ___, 1856 in
this county by Masonic Lodge No. 181 of Union Church, MS
Obituary - Georgiana Hunt, second daughter of __ F. & Anna Hunt died
on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1856, age 3 years, 2 months, 15 days.
[lengthy article and poem] [date of birth: June 18, 1853]
Sept. 19, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 50, Whole Number 750 (sic) -
Fayette Watch-Tower
Marriage - David McCaa, Esq. To
Miss Hettie F. Bullen on the 11th inst. at the home of Capt. Samuel
Bullen by Rev. J. G. Jones.
Marriage - Miss Alzenett (?)
Kinnison of this county to Daniel A. Buie of Franklin Co. on the
10th inst at the home of Nat. Kinnison by John C. Hall, Esq.
Sept. 26, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 51, Whole Number 751 (sic) -
Fayette Watch-Tower
Obituary - Two daughters of
Rev. James L. Forsythe were suddenly attacked with congestive fever
and in 4-days were both dead and were buried on Sept. 16th (?) in
the same grave. Cornelia Forsythe, the eldest was 12-years old.
Olivia Forsythe, the younger was not quite 8-years old.
Oct. 3, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 52, Whole Number 752 (sic) -
Fayette Watch-Tower
Trial for Murder - The trial of
William Roberson (alias Robson) for the murder of Franklin Williams
at Summit Level in this county last April, took place on Friday last
before Judge John E. McNair. District Attorney was H. F. Johnson,
Esq., and defense counsels were Wm. Vannerson of Monticello and John
S. Lampkin, Esq. of Holmesville. Roberson had made the house of
Williams his place of abode and Williams had been missed from his
home and neighborhood for several days and when inquiry was made of
Roberson, suspicions arose. Shortly afterwards a somewhat decayed
and mutilated body with a broken skull was found buried in a grave
about 6-inches deep at a sport immediately adjacent to the house.
The grave had been covered over by a pile of logs and brush and fire
placed thereon to obliterate the deed. Blood was found upon the
inner walls of the house and upon the fence between the house and
the grave. Mrs. Williams, wife of the deceased, and Mary Ann
Dickerson (a young girl living with the family) were the sole
occupants of the house. Previously, Roberson and Mrs. Williams had
attempted to poison Williams by putting strychnine into his coffee,
however, they failed. The jury returned a verdict of guilty and he
received a sentence to hand on Friday, Oct. 24, 1856. Southern
Journal [very lengthy article]
Administrator’s Notice -
Jamison Liddell, deceased by Martha A. Liddell, Administrator on
Sept. 19, 1856.
Oct. 10, 1856, Vol. XV, No. 1, Whole
Number 753 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Administrator’s Sale - Richard Scott, deceased by Catherine E.
Scott, Administrator or Oct. 10, 1856.
Administrator’s Sale
- Richard Thames, deceased by Dan M. Patterson, Administrator on
Sept. 16, 1856.
Oct. 17, 1856, Vol. XV, No. 2, Whole
Number 754 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Married -
Oliver Conley to Miss Margaret Moran, all of this county on the 10th
ultimo, at the Planter’s Exchange in Fayette by John C. Hall, Esq.
Oct. 24, 1856, Vol. XV, No. 3, Whole Number 755 (sic) -
Fayette Watch-Tower
Death - Dr. Branch T. Archer,
the Father of the Texas Revolution died at the residence of Mrs. Wm.
H. Wharton in Brazoria County, Texas on the 22nd ultimo. Dr. Archer
came from Virginia to Texas in 1831 and had served in the Virginia
Legislature. He was elected to the Convention of 1835 and was made
its President. On its adjournment he was sent with Wm. H. Wharton
and [Stephen F.] Austin, as Commissioner to the United States; was
elected to the first Congress in 1836; and from 1839 to 1841 was
Secretary of War. Since that time, he has been in retirement and
enjoying the society and friendship of his old friends who
entertained great respect for him. Dr. Archer was a polished
gentleman, a ripe scholar and an eloquent speaker. [Note: He is
buried at Eagle Island Plantation in Brazoria County, Texas]
Only front and back page, no page 2 or 3
Oct. 31,
1856, Vol. XV, No. 4, Whole Number 756 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Obituary - Edgar Alexander Bolls, age 2 years 19 days,
died the 15th inst. at his parents’s home in Jefferson Co., MS. He
was the second son of William E. Bolls and Sarah E. Bolls. [includes
poem]
Nov. 7, 1856, Vol. XV, No. 5, Whole Number 757
(sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Killing of a Negro at
Natchez - On Monday evening of the present week, a negro man,
belonging to Andrew Brown, Esq., named Jacob Pew, was found after
the legal hour of 9 p.m. in the premises of Mr. Swan. After
challenged by Mr. Swan, an alleged attempt of the negro to run and
escape was the cause which Mr. Cox says why he shot over Pew’s head
and his foot slipped in the chase and Cox brought his shot so low
that it caused the death. The Corner’s inquest on Tuesday morning
brought in a verdict of death caused by manslaughter. Mr. Cox gave
himself up for trial. The examination took place on Wednesday
morning before Justice Wood. Cox was held for trial at the November
term of Adams County Circuit Court with bail of $3,000 given by
Henry Steir, Esq.
Marriage - T. J. Hunt of Virginia to Miss
Elizabeth Brown of Jefferson Co. on Friday night, Oct. 31st at the
home of Bernard Hughes by William H. Bowen, Esq.
Death -
Edwin C. Faulke, in this town on Tuesday, the 5th inst.
Nov. 14, 1856, Vol. XV, No. 6, Whole Number 758 (sic) -
Fayette Watch-Tower
Front page missing
Notice - From the death of E. C. Faulke, the firm of E. C. Faulke &
Co. no longer exists
Tribute of Respect - I.O.O.F. Lodge No.
14 for its member, E. C. Faulke of Fayette who departed this life on
Tuesday evening, the 4th inst. [very lengthy resolution]
Obituary - Mrs. Octavia Kennedy died on the evening of the 2_th
inst. at 4 p.m. in the 21stt year of her age, consort of Joseph
Kennedy at the residence of her parents David and Anna Maria Boilen
of this county. Mrs. Kennedy had been married but a few months
since. In fine health and high spirts she took up her abode in
Louisiana. [very lengthy article]
Marriage - A. J. Cameron,
Esq. To Miss Mary C. Shaw, both of this county on Wed. evening at
the home of Mrs. T. S. Shaw by Rev. W. B. Johnson.
Nov. 21, 1856, Vol. XV, No. 7, Whole Number 759 (sic) - Fayette
Watch-Tower
Marriage - Jas. Nance to Miss Mary E.
Ritchey, both of this county on Tues. evening the 18th inst. at the
residence of Mrs. E. Richie by Rev. W. B. Johnson.
Murder -
James East was killed at Caseyville, [Copiah Co., MS] yesterday by
Wm. H. Rainwater. No difficulty or hard feeling was known to exist
between the parties. Rainwater took East aside to have a word and a
gentleman who was near them had no intimation of any quarrel until
the report of the pistol, when turning to the parties he saw East
fall and Rainwater run off. The ball entered East’s head just above
one of his eyes. Gallatin Argus
Nov. 28, 1856, Vol.
XV, No. 8, Whole Number 760 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
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Dec. 5, 1856, Vol. XV, No. 9,
Whole Number 761 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Stop
the Murderer - On the 4th inst., Wm. H. Rainwater murdered James
East at Caseyville, Copiah Co., MS by shooting him through the head.
No quarrel exited and no angry word preceded the act. Rainwater is
between 25 and 30 years old, 5-feet 10-inches tall, slender built
and stoops slightly forward. His eyes are gray and very restless;
dark brown hair and sandy or grizzley beard. He carried a double
barrel shot-gun. He had changed his name, calling himself Wilson,
when last heard from and had crossed the Big Black River from
Madison to Yazoo Co. Gallatian Argus [very lengthy article]
Marriage - Benjamin F. Giddings of Grand Gulf to Miss Mary V.
Worthington of Rodney on the 4th inst. at the Planters Exchange in
this town by John C. Hall, Esq.
Marriage - John K. Guice of
Franklin Co., MS to Miss Mary A. Carney of Tensas Parish, LA on the
26th inst. by Rev. P. H. Deffeinwerth.
Dec. 12,
1856, Vol. XV, No. 10, Whole Number 762 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Guardian’s Sale - Whitfield Brown, deceased by
Catherine Brown, Guardian of Minor Heirs on Dec. 12, 1856.
Dec. 19, 1856, Vol. XV, No. 11, Whole Number 763 (sic) -
Fayette Watch-Tower
No abstracts
Dec. 26, 1856, Vol. XV, No. 12, Whole Number 764 (sic) - Fayette
Watch-Tower
Front page missing
Marriage -
Calvin Blue of Corish Co. to Miss Rebecca J. Buie, only daughter of
Neil Buie, Senior in Jefferson Co., MS on Tues morning, Dec. 9th by
Rev. McCallum.
Administrator’s Notice - Isaac Rubel,
deceased by Morris Rubel, Administrator, Dec. 19, 1856.
Chancery Sale - Chas. Clark vs. Makel Miller and Barbara A. Miller,
Infant heirs at Law, Jas. T. Miller, deceased.
January 2, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 13, Whole Number 741 -
Fayette Watch-Tower
Marriage - Robert Riggs to Miss
Mary Griffin, both of this county, on the 27th inst. at Sunny Dale
by H. Rekab, Esq.
Marriage - J. S. Morris, formerly of this
county to Miss Agnes Flornoy Willis, both of that county on the 25th
inst. at Port Gibson by Rev. Benj. Jones.
January 9,
1857, Vol. XV, No. 14, Whole Number 742 - Fayette Watch-Tower
Trial - In the Circuit Court at Hernando, MS, slave
Lemuel was found guilty of the murder of Mr. Stallings and sentenced
to hung on January 9th.
Ad - J. A. Limerick & Co., Rodney,
MS - This is to certify that we the undersigned have used Limericks
Great Southern Liniment ... and found it to be an excellent remedy.
Signed: W. C. D’Camp [DeCamp], et al, Feb. 1, 1854
January 16, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 15, Whole Number 743 - Fayette
Watch-Tower
Killed - On Sunday last, near Linden in
this county, Wm. Hartley was stabbed and almost instantly killed by
Mr. Norman. Norman is now in jail awaiting examination. We are
informed the event occurred as a result of intemperance. Gallatian
Argus
Affray - In this county, last week, between Geo. W.
Furr, Esq. and Jefferson Cook, in which the latter was stabbed in
several places and dangerously, if not mortally, wounded. A judicial
investigation will take place in Gallatin next Friday. Gallatian
Argus
January 23, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 16, Whole
Number 744 - Fayette Watch-Tower
Sickness in
Fayette - John Mathews died.
Execution - Patrick Kennedy on
the 18th inst. in New Orleans for the murder of James Cruise. New
Orleans Crescent
Suicide - James Costlow, confined under
sentence of execution, suicided on the 18th. inst after his
conviction for the murder of policeman John Dunn. New Orleans
Crescent
Frozen to Death - A negro man was frozen to death
at Col. T. T. Sorby’s, near Panola, MS, a few days since. Memphis
Bulletin
Marriage - William Corbin, of Georgia to Miss
Martha D. Chambliss, daughter of Gen. Chambliss of Jefferson Co., MS
on the 14th ult. at the residence of the late Gen. Peter C.
Chambliss by Rev. Z. Butler.
Marriage - John F. McAvoy to
Miss Elizabeth Berry, both of Rodney on Thur., 15th inst. by Rev.
Purviance of Oakland College.
January 30, 1857, Vol.
XV, No. 17, Whole Number 745 - Fayette Watch-Tower
Sickness in Fayette - We announce this week the death of a negro
belonging to Wesley Villines, Esq., from the disease at present
raging in our midst. The majority of them have not proven fatal.
Police Reporter - Sustenance of Dan and Berry, slaves of Geo.
R. Dent from April 23, 1856 to Oct. 23, 1856, $148.00.
Notice - Edward Buckley, deceased by Daniel G. Patterson,
Administrator, Nov. 7, 1856
Reward - Runaway on June 1,
1856, a negro boy, Albert, about 6-feet tall, age 30, scar on his
breast, about 180 to 196 pounds by James Kelly, Nov. 14, 1856.
February 6, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 18, Whole Number 746 -
Fayette Watch-Tower
Administrator’s Notice -
Jeremiah Terry, deceased by Wiley B. Stuart, Feb. 6, 1857.
February 13, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 19, Whole Number 846 (sic) -
Fayette Watch-Tower
Death - On Friday, Feb. 6th, of
concussion of the brain, Susan Charlotte West, eldest daughter of
Charles W. West and C. A. West, age 3-years, 3-months, 7-days.
[lengthy article]
Death - Mary E. Whitney on Jan. 12, 1857,
age 15-years, 7-months, 11-days, daughter of Judge J. Whitney and
Clarissa Whitney of Jefferson Co., MS [very lengthy article, almost
2-columns, that is dark, faded or obscured in fold of newspaper]
February 20, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 20, Whole Number 747
(sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Mortality in Fayette -
Small Pox - For weeks past, a fearfully malignant malady has
prevailed in our healthy village, bearing with it consternation,
distress and death. Business of all kinds suspended. Friends and
neighbors do not meet. Several lives of citizens and slaves have
fallen. [lengthy article]
Obituary - Died at the Fayette
Exchange on the 15th inst., of small pox, John R. Scriber, age 25.
[lengthy article]
March 13, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 23,
Whole Number 749 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
No
abstracts
March 20, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 23, (sic) Whole Number 749
(sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Very dark issue and
almost impossible to read the microfilm.
March 27,
1857, Vol. XV, No. 24, (sic) Whole Number 850 (sic) - Fayette
Watch-Tower
Great tear on front page, bottom
one-half of pages 1 & 2, missing.
No abstracts
April 3, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 25, (sic) Whole Number 851 (sic)
- Fayette Watch-Tower
Edition looks like re-print
of March 27, 1857 issue, just changed date!
Marriage -
Morris Rubel to Miss Francis Wortheimer, all of this town, on the
1st inst. By John C. Hall, Esq.
April 19, 1857, Vol.
XV, No. __, (sic) Whole Number ___ (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Front page missing - pages very wrinkled
Citation - Mary A. Wood and Edgar G. Wood, as guardians of the minor
heirs of Abijah Hunt, deceased, April 8, 1857.
Obituary -
Miss Martha Lavinia West, age 16, died at Rodney on April 1, 1857,
daughter of Richard Claiborne West, youngest son of Col. Cato West
of this county of a disease contracted by her whilst a student at
Franklin Female College, Holly Springs. [lengthy article]
April 24, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 28, (sic) Whole Number 854
(sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Very dark issue and
almost impossible to read the microfilm.
Notice - We
republish the obituary of Miss West, on account of the gramatical
(sic) and typographical errors occurring in it last week.
April 29, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 29, (sic) Whole Number 855
(sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Police Board - Wm.
Thompson for coffin, digging grave, etc, for O’Neal found dead,
$19.85.
Police Board - Tubbs & Manifold, for digging grave
and funeral expenses for John Matthews, $25.00
Police Board
- R. H. Truly, for 1 boy’s jacket for Wm. Douglass, blind pauper,
$4.50.
Letter to the Editor - I observed in your issue of
the 10th inst. an article over the signature of D. J. Allen
referring to an obituary notice of my daughter, Mary Whitney. Dr.
Allen kept my daughter’s sickness an entire secret from her family,
until it was too late for them to see her alive. He promised to
telegram immediately, if Mary or any of the young ladies from this
neighborhood should be taken sick. He failed to do so. In his
dispatch on Jan. 11th, “Miss Mary has suddenly been taken extremely
ill, we fear the worst for her,” did not reach Memphis until Jan.
13th, and the cars passing morning and evening from Holly Springs to
Memphis, a distance of only 75-miles consequently it did not reach
Fayette until Jan. 14th, 2-days after her death. She was taken sick
on Dec. 31, 1856 and died on Jan.12, 1857, 13-days and not one word
about her sickness until Jan. 14th. I sent a son and daughter to
Mary’s relived but when they reached Holly Springs, found she’d been
dead 9-days and placed in a cemetery at Memphis, coffin labeled to
my address. He did not place the body in a metallic case with a
glass, so we could at least seen her face and been certain it was
our child. Dr. Allen said t my son, “You can very easily pry the lid
with a pen knife.” But it would not be well to expose a corpse after
15-days time. If he had telegraphed on Jan. 12th, informing me of
her death and of placing her corpse in the cemetery at Memphis or my
dispatch of Jan. 14th inquiring “if she was better,” had been
answered, it would have saved us 10-days of painful suspense. But
not a word did he telegraph after his first letter. My son and
daughter returned from Holly Springs to Memphis on Jan. 23rd. Dr.
All sent a letter we received on Jan 29th informing us of Mary’s
death, 2-days afer the corpse has been interred at home. A son
living at Port Gibson telegraphed on Jan. 15th to know if she was
better but no response was sent until Jan. 22nd. Miss West, another
pupil of Dr. Allen and roommate of Mary, whose health was delicate,
being a victim to consumption of which she died about 2-weeks since,
said on her death bed at home, that while at Holly Springs she asked
Dr. Allen to take her as far as Rodney while on his way to a
conference at Waterproof, LA. She says she was told that Waterproof
was above Rodney and he could not take her, when she knew Rodney was
some distance above. Her dying words, “Mother, we must all try to
pray to forgive Dr. Allen for his neglect of Mary Whitney and
myself.” One of the other roommates wrote on Jan. 4th, but as the
letter was never received, I imagine it never left the walls of the
college. Respectfully, J. M. Whitney, Fayette, April 14, 1857. [very
lengthy article]
Runaway - Burrel, negro boy, from my place
in Jefferson Co. on the morning of 24th inst., if bright copper, age
about 25-years, 5-feet tall, heavy set, quick spoken and stutters
when confused, scar on the forehead over left eye. Levi A. Moore,
May 1, 1857.
Runaway in Jail - Adam, light copper color, age
24 or 25, about 6-feet tall, well built and weight about 175 or 180
pounds, rather sensible and free spoken, says he belongs to Wm.
Conor of Adams Co., MS who owns a place near Waterproof, LA.
Runaway in Jail - Ephraim, black color, age 25 or 26, about 5-feet 9
or 10-inches tall, weight about 175 or 180 pounds, small scar on
right wrist, rather slow spoken, says he belongs to Wm. Conor of
Adams Co., MS who owns a place near Waterproof, LA.
Runaway
in Jail - Harry, light copper color, age 25 or 26, about 5-feet 7 or
8-inches tall, slight built, about 135 or 140 pounds, circular scar
on great toe of right foot which he says was done with an axe, says
he belongs to Wm. Conor of Adams Co., MS who owns a place near
Waterproof, LA.
May 8, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 30, (sic)
Whole Number 856 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Obituary - Punch a remarkable dog, sired in 1847 and died April 21,
1857, having been mortally wounded by a neighbor dog by B. F. Fox
[very lengthy article - almost a full column]
Executor’s
Notice - Archibald McPherson, deceased by Malcom McPherson,
Administrator, May 8, 1857.
Executor’s Notice - Richard
Overby, deceased by George trong, May 8, 1857.
Executor’s Notice - Wm. B. Smith, deceased by N. S. Ray, Executor,
May 8, 1857.
May 15, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 31, (sic)
Whole Number 857 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Obituary - Mrs. Ann Scott, age 54, died in this county on May 2nd,
consort of Samuel Scott, Esq. [lengthy article]
May
22, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 32, (sic) Whole Number 858 (sic) - Fayette
Watch-Tower
Board of Police - Thos. Adams, nursing,
dressing, coffin and burying Charles Campbell, a pauper.
May 29, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 33, (sic) Whole Number 858 (sic)
- Fayette Watch-Tower
Edition looks like re-print
of May 22, 1857 issue, just changed date!
No abstracts
June 5, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 34, (sic) Whole Number 859 (sic)
- Fayette Watch-Tower
Page 1, 3 & 4 only, no page 2
No abstracts
June 12, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 35,
(sic) Whole Number 860 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Administrator’s Notice - John A. Mattingly, deceased by Martha J.
Mattingly, Administrator, June 12, 1857.
Administrator’s
Notice - Daniel M. Patterson, deceased by Archibald Smith,
Administrator, June 12, 1857.
Runaway in Jail - Anthony,
black color, age 45, 5-feet 9 or 10-inches, about 150 to 160 pounds,
both little toes cut-off due to dropsy, says he belonged to John
Irvin of Saline Co. MO who put him in the possession of Barney
Lynch, negro trader, who transferred him to Humphrey Taylor, says he
ran-away from New Orleans.
Executor’s Notice - Isaac Nobel,
deceased by Aaron Noble, Executor, Jun 1, 1857.
June
19, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 36, (sic) Whole Number 861 (sic) - Fayette
Watch-Tower
No abstracts
July 3,
1857, Vol. XV, No. 38, (sic) Whole Number 863 (sic) - Fayette
Watch-Tower
No abstracts
July 10,
1857, Vol. XV, No. 39, (sic) Whole Number 864 (sic) - Fayette
Watch-Tower
Arrest of Murderers - Some few weeks
since the death of Duncan Skinner of this county, he was overseer on
the plantation of Mrs. Sharpe, about 14-miles southeast of Natchez.
His body was found on May 14th inst., in the woods, about a quarter
of a mile from the quarters, his neck being broken and portions of
his body greatly bruised. The first supposition was that he had been
thrown from his horse and killed. An investigation discovered Mr.
Skinner had been murdered by three or four slaves of the place. The
negroes in the plot went to Mr. Skinner’s house just before day and
aroused him on the pretense of a child in the family being sick. He
opened the door, while in his night clothes and was knocked down by
a blow on his breast from a heavy stick. The broke his neck, then
got out his clothes, dressed him and put his watch around his neck
and his purse with part of his money in his pocket; brought out his
horse, saddled it; put the lifeless body on it, and led it to the
woods, where the body was found. After running the horse up and
down, they took the body off, turned the saddle and set the animal
loose and placed the body in a position as to indicate an accidental
death. Natchez Courier [very lengthy article]
Obituary - C.
N. Killingsworth, one of the worthiest citizens of our county died
at the residence of his mother, the homestead of the family on the
morning of June 14th, of flux from which he suffered for several
days. His death was sudden and unexpected.[very lengthy article]
[Flux = an excessive or unnatural discharge of fluid matter from the
body.]
July 17, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 40, (sic) Whole
Number 865 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Guardian’s
Notice - B. S. Ellis and H. A. Ellis by J. B. Coleman, Guardian,
July 6, 1857
July 24, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 41, (sic)
Whole Number 866 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Marriage - Chas. Meisner, Esq. to Miss Louis Hackler, both of that
place in Rodney on the 15th inst. at the residence of Mrs. P.
Hackler by Rev. Robert Price.
Marriage - W. S. Montgomery,
Esq. to Miss Mary A. Clarke, daughter of Gen. Charles Clark of
Bolivar Co., MS, on the 2nd inst. at the residence of the bride’s
father by Rev. Hines.
July 31, 1857, Vol. XV, No.
42, (sic) Whole Number 867 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Printed every Friday by Henry Baker, Editor with Thomas Harper,
Publisher & Proprietor
Valedictory - This week, it becomes
my duty, in retiring from the Chair Editorial so as to throw off
neutrality and to enter the political arena. I took control of the
paper in 1853. Thomas Harper [very lengthy article]
Salutatory - The present issue commences our connection to the
paper. Henry Baker [very lengthy article]
Aug 7,
1857, Vol. XV, No. 43, (sic) Whole Number 868 (sic) - Fayette
Watch-Tower
History of Jefferson County [very
lengthy article - Part I]
Board of Police - Jas. Haywood,
making coffin for negro boy Bill
Board of Police - Wm.
Thompson, holding Inquest negro Harry Baldwin
Obituary -
Mrs. Jane Killingsworth, age 67, died at the homestead on July 14th,
from an attack of the flux. She was among the earliest pioneers of
the settlement in which she lived. Originally she came from the
Carolinas. Her son recently died. [lengthy article]
Aug 14, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 44, (sic) Whole Number 869 (sic) -
Fayette Watch-Tower
Obituary - L. [Lewis] H. Sims,
age 43, died on Friday night at his residence in this county, of
consumption. He left a wife and 10 children. He was born and married
in the immediate vicinity of his plantation. He leg had to be
amputated after having been previously broken by a fall from a
horse. [very lengthy article]
Obituary - James
Killingsworth, age 32, died on the 5th inst. at the residence of his
sister, Mrs. Scott in this county of diarrhea. Also on July 14hh, at
her own residence, Mrs. Jane Killingsworth, age 65, died. Also on
June 14th, C. N. Killingsworth, youngest sone of Mrs. Killingsworth,
age 31 years, four months. [very lengthy article]
Executor’s
Notice - John Coleman Smith, deceased by Norman Frisby, Executor,
Aug. 7, 1857.
Runaway in Jail - Ned of black color, age 50
to 55, about 5-feet 3 to 5-inches tall, about 135 or 140 pounds,
side whiskers, rather gray, one upper and one lower front tooth
gone, left thumb marked with a cut from an axe, says he belongs to
Alfred Babbott, a sugar planter about 70-miles above New Orleans,
says the post office of his master is Donnelsonville and probably
Ascension Parish, LA. He ran away about a month ago.
Aug 28, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 46, (sic) Whole Number 871 (sic)
- Fayette Watch-Tower
History of Jefferson County
[very lengthy article - Part III]
Sept. 4, 1857,
Vol. XV, No. 47, (sic) Whole Number 872 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
History of Jefferson County [very lengthy article -
Part IV]
Death of Rev. Dr. Wm. Winans - He was born in
Pennsylvania on Nov. 3, 1788. Nearly half a century of his life was
devoted to service of the Methodist Church; during 34-years of which
he has been a prominent actor in all its interests. In 1812, he came
to Mississippi as a missionary. His death occurred on Monday
evening, Aug. 31st at 4 p.m.; his illness have been protracted and
most painful. His journal and papers will pass into the hands of
Rev. W. H. Watkins, his literary executor. Natchez Courier [lengthy
article]
Sept. 11, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 48, (sic)
Whole Number 873 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
History of Jefferson County [very lengthy article - Part V]
The Port Gibson Reveille has entered upon its 7th volume, and though
five if its volumes, previous to its passage into the hands of its
present editor, J. S. Mason, were without merit, and limited in
patronage, we can sincerely say we hope it may passes through even
more.
Runaway in Jail - Jerry of black color, age about 36,
5-feet 9 or 10-inches tall, weight about 155 or 160 pounds, large
scar on left foot sunning from his 4th toe to his ankle, says he
ran-away from James Godfrey in New Orleans on July 4, 1857.
Executor’s Notice - Lewis H. Sims, deceased by Eliza Sims, Executrix
and John Quinn, Executor
Executor’s Notice - Sidrick N.
Killingsworth, deceased by Anan Killingsworth and Anapias
Killingsworth, Executors, Sept. 11, 1857
Executor’s Notice -
Jane Killingsworth, deceased by Anan Killingsworth and Anapias
Killingsworth, Executors, Sept. 11, 1857
Executor’s Notice -
James A. Killingsworth, deceased by Anan Killingsworth and Anapias
Killingsworth, Executors, Sept. 11, 1857
Sept. 18,
1857, Vol. XV, No. 49, (sic) Whole Number 874 (sic) - Fayette
Watch-Tower
Very dark issue and almost impossible
to read the microfilm.
History of Jefferson County [very
lengthy article - Part VI]
Rodney Correspondence - George
Williams drowned, he was from St. Joseph, LA. He had come down in a
skiff and when alongside the Ferry Boat and about to come ashore,
his nose commenced bleeding profusely and he fainted and fell over
the boat side. S. B. Stampley, who was near the scene, nobly jumped
overboard after him, without even waiting to divest himself of his
clothing but without avail as the body never rose again. Our
citizens sent for a cannon which was fruitlessly used for 3-days and
the search was give up in despair.
Obituary - Mrs. ___da J.
K_____, consort of J. W. K_____, in this county on Sept. 1st of a
painful illness.
Sept. 25, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 50,
(sic) Whole Number 875 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Execution of Jefferson Gray - A charge of murder was brought against
Jefferson Gray for shooting Robert Abernathy in Pontotoc Co., MS.
Gray left a wife and child. About a half-mile from Red Land, at a
hickory tree, he was mounted on a horse and a handkerchief tied over
his eyes, made to stand on his feet on the horse; the rope tightened
over the limb, the horse led out from under and the unfortunate
victim of the terrible vengeance of an outraged community left to
swing and quiver between heaven and hear; as if unfit for either.
[very lengthy article]
Oct. 2, 1857, Vol. XV, No.
51, (sic) Whole Number 876 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
No abstracts
Oct. 9, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 52, (sic)
Whole Number 877 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Very
dark issue and almost impossible to read the microfilm.
Tribute of Respect - Edward B. Dorsey, deceased by I.O.O.F. Lodge
No. 5 [International Order of Odd Fellows}
Obituary - John
Howel Fleming, infant son of ____ B. and Jane Caroline Fleming, age
1-year, 9-months, and 25-days, their second and last child died on
Sunday morning, Oct. ___, 1857, after a painful and lingering
illness.
Oct. 16, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 53, (sic) Whole
Number 878 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
No abstracts
Oct. 23 1857, Vol. XV, No. 54, (sic) Whole Number 879
(sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
Obituary - Archibald
Currie, age 76, died at his residence on the morning of the 5th inst
of apoplexy. He was a native of Scotland. The parents of the
deceased came to Wilminghton, NC from Scotland about the close of
the revolution. The deceased came to Mississippi in 1805 or 1810. He
was among the earliest and oldest of our citizens. He retired early,
that dawn might find him on his way to Fayette to meet again at the
ballot box to cast another vote. Alas! That dawn passed upon in
eternity. [Apoplexy = sudden paralysis with total or partial loss of
consciousness caused by breaking or obstruction of a blood vessel in
the brain, e.g., a stroke]
Oct. 30 1857, Vol. XV,
No. 55, (sic) Whole Number 880 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower
No abstracts
= = = = = =
Jefferson Journal
Published every Friday - Henry Baker, Editor
= = = = = =
Nov. 6, 1857, Vol. XVI, No. 1, Whole Number 1 -
Jefferson Journal
Board of Police - J. C. Hall,
Justice of the Peace, holding inquest on body of slave.
Nov.
13, 1857, Vol. XVI, No. 2, Whole Number 2 - Jefferson Journal
Obituary - Jane Kirkland Reed, age 1-year, 4-months, 22-days, infant
daughter of Thomas and Mary Jane Reed on the morning of the 10th
inst. about 2 a.m. after a lingering and painful illness. [lengthy
article]
Resolution of Respect - James J. Collier, deceased
by Mississippi Masonic Lodge No. 56
Administrator’s Notice -
Abram H. Buckles, deceased by Dan H. Cameron, Nov. 13, 1857
Nov. 20, 1857, Vol. XVI, No. 3, Whole Number 3 - Jefferson
Journal
Trial - In Adams Co., MS on Monday last,
the jury in the case of Mississippi vs. three negroes, for the
murder of Mr. Skinner, rendered a verdict of guilty.
Administrator’s Sale - Henry Martin, deceased by Joachim Miller,
Adm. Nov. 20, 1857
Nov. 27, 1857, Vol. XVI, No. 4,
Whole Number 4 - Jefferson Journal
Sad Affair - On
Wednesday last, a negro man on the plantation of the late Jerry
Terry, expired under the infliction of a lash at the hands of the
overseer. The culprit fled. It is reported to be a deliberate and
malicious taking of life and we hope the person will be apprehended
and made to suffer the fullest penalty known to the law.
Dec. 5, 1857, Vol. I, No. 5, Whole Number 5 - Jefferson
Journal
No abstracts
Dec. 11, 1857,
Vol. I, No. 6, Whole Number 6 - Jefferson Journal
Negroes Sentenced in Natchez - Judge Pose of Adams Co. has sentenced
the negroes, Reuben,
derson and Anderson, slaves of Mr. Sharpe
for the murder of Mr. ___ R. Skinner. They are to be hung on Dec.
11th. [article in the fold of paper and can’t read portions]
Marriage - John W. Harrold to Miss Margaret A. Hyman, both of this
county on Thur., Dec. 3rd by Rev. D. T. C. Brown.
Marriage -
Jas. B. Wigginton, Esq. of this county to Mrs. Eliza J. Miller of
Louisiana in Fayette at the residence of Mrs. A. Daingerfield on the
evening of the 8th inst. by Rev. Robt. Price.
Dec.
18, 1857, Vol. I, No. 7, Whole Number 7 - Jefferson Journal
Administrator’s Notice - Henry Wright, deceased by Thomas W.
Beck, Administrator, Dec. 11, 1858
Board of Police - Jno. B.
Fleming, Summoning Coroner’s Jury as Special Constable at Inquest of
Harry Baldwin, f.m.c. (free man of color)
Marriage - Dr. B.
F. Montgomery of Tensas Parish, LA to Miss Harrett A. Yates of
Schenectady, NY at the home of David Harrison Esq., in this county
on the 9th inst. by Rev. Wm. K. Douglas.
Dec. 25,
1857 - Jefferson Journal
Page 1 & 2 missing
Death - Col. George R. Girault on the 13th inst. at his residence.
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January 1, 1858, Vol. I, No. 8, Whole Number 8 -
Jefferson Journal
Administrator’s Notice - James
Zeagler, deceased by Thos. Reed, Dec. 11, 1857
January 8, 1858, Vol. I, No. 9, Whole Number 9 - Jefferson Journal
Birth - The wife of Sen. Benites of San Antonio, Bexar
Co., Texas has recently given birth to her 19th child. She is but
33-years old!
Board of Police - Owens & Burch, holing
Inquest on body of negro slave, H. L. Tucker, etc.
Obituary
- Marston Green Harper, age 22, son of James L. Harper and Emily
Harper died at the residence of his brother on Wed., at 12 a.m. of
croup. [apparently from the article he was a typesetter for the
newspaper] [lengthy article]
January 15, 1858, Vol. I, No. 10, Whole Number 10 -
Jefferson Journal
No abstracts
January
22, 1858, Vol. I, No. 11, Whole Number 11 - Jefferson Journal
No abstracts
January 29, 1858, Vol. I, No. 12,
Whole Number 12 - Jefferson Journal
Large cut-out
on page 1 & 2
Obituary - George Felix Harper died on the
morning of Friday, Jan. 22, 1858, another workman from our office.
The loss of two affectionate brothers and dutiful sons is a shock.
[apparently he worked for the newspaper and was the brother of
Marston Green Harper and son of James L. Harper and Emily Harper]
Death - George F. Harper, age 20, died at the residence of his
brother on the 22nd inst of Scarlet fever.
New Newspaper -
On Feb. 1stt will appear a daily issue of the Natchez Free Trader
with Col. W. W. Wood, late of the Vicksburg Sentinel as its editor
February 5, 1858, Vol. I, No. 13, Whole Number 13 -
Jefferson Journal
Large cut-out on page 1 & 2
Death - A negro belonging to Mr. Weldon was killed on Wednesday near
Port Gibson by the caving in to a bank of sand.
Newspaper -
The Vicksburg Sun and Vicksburg Sentinel are soon to be merged into
one paper.
Administrator’s Notice - Margaret Barker,
deceased by John W. Barker, Administrator, Feb. 5, 1858
February 11, 1858, Vol. I, No. 14, Whole Number 14 -
Jefferson Journal
No abstracts
February 19, 1858, Vol. I, No. 15, Whole Number 15 - Jefferson
Journal
Very dark issue and almost impossible to
read the microfilm.
February 26, 1858, Vol. I, No.
16, Whole Number 16 - Jefferson Journal
Marriage -
Jefferson Whitney to Miss Josephene Darden, all of this county, on
the night of the 18th inst. at the residence of the bride’s father
by Rev. H. M. Booth
Marriage W. W. Wiggington to Miss Betsey
Bemiss, all of this county, on the night of the 23rd by Rev. R. B.
Price.
March 5, 1858, Vol. I, No. 17, Whole Number
17 - Jefferson Journal
Marriage - J. Whitney to
Miss Josephine Darden, all of Jefferson Co. on the night of the 18th
inst. at the residence of the bride’s father by Rev. H. M. Booth.
March 12, 1858, Vol. I, No. 18, Whole Number 18 -
Jefferson Journal
Cut-out on pages 1 & 2
Inquest - A nude body of a white woman was found last evening about
3-miles below this city [Natchez] on the river bank, among some
drift brush, near the residence of Thos. H. Spain. The head and feet
were gone and the body shriveled and dried from exposure to the sun.
It had been in the water for some time. It is supposed the deceased
was a victim of a steamboat explosion or burning. An inquest was
held by the Coroner of this county [Adams Co.] yesterday and a
verdict in accordance with the above was entered. Natchez Free
Trader
Marriage - Claude Pintard of Jefferson Co. to Miss
Fannie B. January of Catahoula Parish, LA on Monday evening, March
1st in the Episcopal Church at Natchez by Rev. Charles Reighley.
Marriage - E. J. Pasko of the Natchez Free Trader to Mrs. E. L.
Alexander, both of Natchez on the evening of the 4th inst. by Rev.
W. H. Watkins.
Deaths & Accident - Two valuable and likely
negroes belonging to David McCaa were crushed to death on Monday
last by the caving of an embankment, under which they were digging.
Port Gibson Reveille
March 19, 1858, Vol. I, No. 19,
Whole Number 19 - Jefferson Journal
Death - A
fracas occurred on the 1stt inst. between G. W. Matthews and Wm.
Ewing, in State St., which resulted fatally, by wounds inflicted by
Ewing on Matthews, from the effects of which he died on Friday
morning. An inquest was held on the body and a verdict of
manslaughter was returned. Ewing is under bond to answer before the
city court. Mississippian
Death - On Friday last a horse was
found hitched on the bank of a bayou between Sicily Island and
Tensas [Parish, LA] on the Rodney road. Near by a heat and some
clothing were found. It is supposed the rider of the horse attempted
to swim over the bayou to get a small raft that was on the opposite
side and was drowned in the attempt. A pocketbook with a few papers
and $50 or $60 was found in one of the pockets of the coat.
Stabbing - John T. Harvey stabbed J. F. Tinnon in Lauderdale Co. a
few days since, inflicting a wound which is feared fatal.
Death - Mr. Eason, who was shot at the Lauderdale Springs, some
weeks since, by Mr. Eads, is dead.
Marriage - William G.
Benbrook, Esq. to Miss H. W. B. Parson, both of Natchez, were
married at Natchez on the 12th inst.
March 26,
1858, Vol. I, No. 20, Whole Number 20 - Jefferson Journal
Married - Jno. K. Comfort to Miss Ann R. Stephens at
the home of the bride’s father on the 24th inst.
Married -
H. J. Farly to Miss M. J. Buckles at the home of the bride’s mother
on the 18th inst. by Wm. Shaw, Esq.
Death - Francina
McCallum, wife of Rev. Angus McCallum on the evening of the 23rd
inst of typhoid fever.
Death - Jas. H. Evans, Jr., age 6,
son of Jas. H. Evans on the 22nd inst.
Death - Ellis Burch,
age 7, son of S. W. Burch and S. Burch on the 22nd inst of scarlet
fever.
Death - Benjamin M. Bullen, age 2-years 6-months, son
of W. M. Bullen and J. C. Bullen on Monday morning
April 2, 1858, Vol. I, No. 21, Whole Number 21 - Jefferson Journal
Death - The negro who was killed by the [train] cars
last week was the property of Angus Taylor, Esq, the Sheriff of
Wayne [Co., MS]. He was valuable and the liability of the company
for the value of the boy will probably be tested before the courts.
Eastern Clarion at Pauling, MS
Trial - Col. Wood who killed
Dr. D. C. Sharpe at Lexington, MS about 3-weeks go has had a trial
and been admitted to bail in the amount of $10,000
Suicide -
Dr. Wilson Yandell of Yazoo Co., MS committed suicide at his
father’s house a day or two ago by shooting himself with a gun. It
is thought he was deranged at the time, induced by excessive
drinking. Vicksburg Sentinel
Death - Mr. Malone struck Mr.
Harris with a billet of wood at Quincy, Monroe Co., MS. Harris died
last Monday. Malone fled.
Tribute of Respect - Walter Wade,
Jr., deceased by the Belles Letters Society, Oakland College, MS
April 9, 1858, Vol. I, No. 22, Whole Number 22 -
Jefferson Journal
Large tear on page 1 & 2
Death - Jas. Maxwell, who is favorably known in this community as a
trader was killed a few days since in Kentucky by three of his own
negroes.
Homicide - An inquest was held the day before
yesterday upon the body of a slave, the property of Mrs. Carter
residing some 5 or 6-miles in the country who had been killed as
appeared in evidence by the overseer, William Sullivan. It appears
that Mr. Sullivan was attempting to correct the negro for some
misdemeanor, when the negro drew a knife and would no doubt have
used it had not Mr. Sullivan prevented it by the use of his own
knife, which he inflicted two wounds, one in te right and the other
in the left breast, the later entering the heart, either of which
would have proved fatal. Mr. Sullivan is now in jail awaiting a
legal investigation, which will take place this morning at 9 a.m.
before L. Lindey, Esq. Vicksburg True Southern
Stabbing - On
Thursday last week, a difficulty occurred at the Tamola depot on the
M & O Railroad, between Joseph Doughty and David Herron. Both were
badly cut-up. There are little hopes of Herron’s recovery. Doughty
acted in self defense. Lauderdale Republican
Death - James
Folkes, age 15, son of John M. Folkes and E. Folkes on Friday last,
of congestion of the lungs.
Runaway in Jail - Scott of
bright complexion, age 17, about 5-feet 4-inches tall, weight 125 or
130 pounds, says he belongs to Henry Sweezer, who lives on the road
between Natchez to Kingston, Adams Co., who he ran away from on
March 26th.
April 16, 1858, Vol. I, No. 23, Whole
Number 23 - Jefferson Journal
Trial - The three
negroes, about whom mention was made last week, in connection, with
the murder of Maxwell in Nelson Co., KY, have been sentenced to hand
on May 7th.
April 23, 1858, Vol. I, No. 24, Whole
Number 24 - Jefferson Journal
Death - Hon. William.
R. Cannon of Lowndes Co. died on Thursday. Mississippian
April 30, 1858, Vol. I, No. 25, Whole Number 25 - Jefferson
Journal
Executor’s Notice - Frederick J. Chambliss,
deceased by J. E. Calhoun and John S. Chambliss, Executors
Marriage - R. H. Purdom of the Port Gibson Herald to Miss Margaret
___eriner, all of Claiborne at Burlington on the 26th inst. by Rev.
Butler.
May 7, 1858, Vol. I, No. 26, Whole Number 26
- Jefferson Journal
Large fold and cut-up on page 1
& 2
Suicide - J. J. Higdon, a planter, living near Warrenton
in this state, committed suicide on the morning of the 1st inst. by
shooting himself through the head. Cause unknown.
Marriage -
J. M. Lowe of Port Gibson, formerly of Lancaster Co., VA to Miss
Jennie E. Pearcefield of Jefferson Co., MS on the 25th inst., at the
residence of the bride’s mother in Jefferson Co., by Rev. Henry
McDonald.
May 14, 1858, Vol. I, No. 27, Whole Number
27 - Jefferson Journal
Difficulty - We learned on
Monday a difficulty occurred between R. H. Purdom of the Port Gibson
Herald and Henry Baker (editor of this newspaper). The difficulty
originated from the publication of a false marriage of Mr. Purdom,
by the latter gentleman.
May 21, 1858, Vol. I, No.
28, Whole Number 28 - Jefferson Journal
Death - Ben
Wade, Esq. From the Natchez Courier of last Tuesday
Tribute
- Walter Wade, Jr., deceased, by the Alumni Associate of Oakland
College [very lengthy article - published in Port Gibson Herald,
Port Gibson Reveille and Jefferson Journal]
Trial - John W.
Wood, charged with killed Dr. D. C. Sharpe, whose trial was to have
taken place at Lexington last Wednesday asked for a continuance to
the next term on account of absence of witness, which was granted by
the court.
Trial - The boy Reuben, belonging to Wm. B.
Towles, Esq. of Adams Co., previously convicted of murder but
remanded by the Court of Errors and Appeals for a new trial, was
acquitted by a jury in the Circuit Court on Wednesday.
Married - Major Samuel S. Montgomery of Jefferson Co. to Miss Laura
Herrington on Thursday evening the 6th inst. at the home of James
Herrington, Esq., Franklin Co., by Rev. Henry McDonald.
May 28, 1858, Vol. I, No. 29, Whole Number 29 - Jefferson
Journal
Suicide - A negro man, property of Rev. J.
T. Sims of Hinds Co., committed suicide on Friday last by hanging
himself. The negro was missed on Friday and the opinion was that
he’d ran away; but upon search, he was found on Sunday lifeless and
still suspending from a tree in a forest near the field. No reason
can be assigned for his voluntary act of self-destruction. The negro
is said to have been a most valuable, likely boy. Vicksburg True
Southern
Trial - Judge Posey of Adams Co. Circuit Court
sentenced the boy Peter to be hung by the neck until dead on the
28th inst. for the crime of assault on a white person with intent to
kill. There is a chance of reversal of the sentence by the High
Court of Errors and Appeals to which appellate has already been
submitted by the owner of the boy. Natchez Courier
Suicide -
Dr. S. B. Bonner of Columbia committed suicide on last Tuesday
evening by shooting his brains out with a double barreled shot-gun.
No cause is assigned for this act. The doctor enjoyed a lucrative
practice and was highly respected in Marion Co. a well as where his
father, brothers and sister live. It appears from some remarks which
he made on the morning preceding his death he fully contemplated
thee act. On his table was a small note written in his hand, without
any address or signature: “When you receive this, I shall be cold in
death.”
Hung - The negro who killed Mr. Maxwell, well known
in this community, near Bardstown, KY, was hung last Friday.
Death - Jno. P. Stewart, Esq., of the Circuit Court of Franklin Co.,
died at Meadville on the morning of the 20th. He was buried with
Masonic honors. Natchez Courier
Death - Mrs. John Whitney on
Tuesday last in Decatur, IL [lengthy article]
Trial - Eliza,
a negro woman, owned by W. C. Chamberlain, was tried at the late
term of the Yallobusha Circuit Court for murder and found guilty and
was sentenced to be hung on June 11th.
Trial - Peter, a
slave, convicted at the late term of the Adams Co. Circuit Court for
assaulting W. G. Spring with intent to kill has been sentenced to be
hung on June 18th.
June 4, 1858, Vol. I, No. 30,
Whole Number 30 - Jefferson Journal
Death - A negro
woman belonging to Jas. M. Wyatt of Tehula, MS, was killed a few
days ago by a falling tree limb.
Killing - Mr. Gale,
overseer on Col. Coke’s plantation in Washington Co., MS, strangled
two negroes to death with a trace chain. The perpetrator of this
outrage is in the Greensville Jail awaiting his trial. Memphis
Bulletin
June 11, 1858, Vol. I, No. 31, Whole Number
31 - Jefferson Journal
“New Orleans Riots”
Death - Joachim Miller, Esq. of Rodney was kicked by a mule and
instantly killed. The blow took effect in the abdomen.
Suicide - Edward L. Cook, Coroner’s Inquest - hung himself by the
neck to the walls of his cell at the Adams Co., MS prison where he
was confined. He was about 20 years old and came from Elmira, NY
where some of his relatives are said to reside. While living in
Natchez, he stated he had no parents living. He came to Natchez to
secure employment as a Journeyman at the rifle manufactory of H. G.
Newcomb on Commerce St. He spent a great deal of his time drinking
in saloons and house of bad reputation. He began to neglect his
business and after his employer discovered his shop had been
burglarized, his safe opened and $400 in gold and notes take. Mr.
Newcomb supposed that Cook perpetrated the offense and had him
arrested. An indictment as entered by the Adams Co. Grand Jury for
the crime of grand larceny. He came to Natchez penniless but soon
after the money was missing he spent a great number of the quarter
eagles (the same kind of money stolen) at the house of prostitution
known as the Globe Hotel. The case was to be re-tried at the
November term, while meantime the prisoner remanded to prison. It
was a short time after his re-incarceration that he attempted to
break jail. He was placed in double irons and he threaten the life
of the jailor. This morning (Thur.) at 11 a.m. it was discovered
Cook had committed suicide in his cell. He tied a common bowline
knot in each end of his old silk handkerchief then wove one part
through the other, passing the noose around his neck under the right
ear. The handkerchief not being long enough he had spliced it out
with a piece of spun yarn which he doubled till it was about
6-inches long. He then placed a ten-penny nail between the cleet
(sic) in his cell and the wall and standing upon his trunk gradually
swung himself off. At 3 p.m., the body was taken to Potters Field by
the City Sexton and buried. Natchez Courier [very lengthy article]
Runaway in Jail - Hezekiah of black color, age about 26, 5-feet
3-inches, weight about 155 or 160 pounds, large scar on chin and
neck, says she ran away, 3-weeks ago, from Dr. Patterson, near Grind
Stone Ford, Claiborne Co.
Executor’s Notice - William A.
Killingsworth, deceased by Lewis H. Drake and William Shaw
Death - Dr. Yandel of Yazoo City was found dead in his bed on the
morning of the 2nd inst.
June 18, 1858, Vol. I, No.
32, Whole Number 32 - Jefferson Journal
Explosion
of the Steamer ECLIPSE - The Steamer ECLIPSE bursted her starboard
heater on Sunday afternoon 8-miles below Natchez. Those killed:
Charles Vosburg of Vicksburg, Master of Transportation on the
Southern Railroad and Wm. Perhignan of St. Louis, MO.
Explosion of the Steamer PENNSYLVANIA - The Steamer PENNSYLVANIA
exploded her boilers Sunday morning at 6 o’clock at Ship Island,
70-miles below Memphis, TN. [lengthy article]
Marriage -
John Jacob Horne to Mrs. Julia M. Wilson at the home of the bride on
St. Catherine St., Natchez by Ro. W. Wood, Mayor.
Administrator’s Sale - Thomas McGee, deceased by H. L. Tucker,
Administrator
Homicide - Yesterday, Marshall Morin,
proprietor of the National Hotel, was killed on our streets. Some 10
or 12 shots were fired by each of the parties, yet we are unable to
say who fired the first shot. Morin died in a few minutes. The
parties involved: Marshall Morin, B. J. Malone and R. Malone. There
was a report in town the difficulty grew out of an affair of a very
delicate nature in which a young lady of a very respectable
connexion (sic) was concerned. We cannot vouch for the accuracy of
the report, but give it for what it’s worth. Holly Springs Herald &
Memphis Bulletin
June 25, 1858, Vol. I, No. 33,
Whole Number 33 - Jefferson Journal
Suicide - J. W.
Sharpe, Esq. of Rodney, a few days since, hand-cuffed a negro man to
chastise him, “cuffey” broke, and to avoid being retaken, jumped
into the river where he died.
Accidental Poisoning - The
family of W. M. Quin, Esq. of Holmesville were accidentally poisoned
by eating poisonous mushrooms, which were not detected until after
the development of fatal symptoms. Mr. Quin was the only victim whom
medical aid could not restore.
Death - Mrs. Malissa Ann
Whitney late consort of John Whitney, Esq., formerly of this county
died in Decatur, IL on May 24th of an illness. She was born in 1828
in this county and was the daughter of ___iah Coleman, deceased and
the granddaughter of Hugh Montgomery. She added another little
infant to the family a few days before she died, making a group of
three little girls and their father. [lengthy article]
Death
- R. M. Flournoy a planter living not far from Floyd, having heard
that a young man known as “Bob Stripling” was unlawfully tampering
with a negro girl of his called to the girl to come away or to go
home. This gave offense to Stripling who accosted Flournoy and he
plunged a bowie-knife into Flournoy’s right-side. Flournoy then went
to the nearby post office and made known that he was killed by
Stripling in the manner and circumstance described. He survived
about 1-hour. Stripling had gone to his room, where he was found
abed with his bloody knife under his mattress and was arrested. Lake
Providence Herald [lengthy article]
July 2, 1858,
Vol. I, No. 34, Whole Number 34 - Jefferson Journal
No abstracts
July 12, 1858, Vol. I, No. 35, Whole
Number 35 - Jefferson Journal
No abstracts
July 19, 1858, Vol. I, No. 36, Whole Number 36 - Jefferson
Journal
Death - J. R. M. Vanley, a young man, was
drowned last Friday while attempting to cross the Mississippi River
in a canoe near Warrenton.
Death - Napoleon Smith about
18-years old, son of Maj. Jno. Smith drowned in a large pond near
the home of his father last Wednesday. Canton Commonwealth
Death - J. G. ____, Overseer to John Cole of Marshall, MS, beat a
negro woman, property of Mr. Cole, to death on Tuesday last.
[partially obscured in fold of paper]
July 26, 1858,
Vol. I, No. 37, Whole Number 37 - Jefferson Journal
Issue missing
Aug. 3, 1858, Vol. I, No. 38, Whole
Number 38 - Jefferson Journal
Issue missing
Aug. 10, 1858, Vol. I, No. 39, Whole Number 39 - Jefferson
Journal
Explosion - The Steamer FALLS CITY exploded
her boilers near Commerce, MS, killing two [no names given]. Memphis
Bulletin
Death - The People’s Press of the 22nd came draped
in mourning for the death of Hon. Geo. Foote, Probate Judge of De
Soto Co., MS.
Obituary - James H. Stampley, born April 1,
1795, died Aug. 1, 1858 at 7 a.m. He was one of the oldest citizens
of Jefferson Co. He died of functional and organic disease of the
heart and kidneys. [lengthy article]
Death - Jas. S. Dixon
at his residence near Fayette of dropsy on the 3rd inst.
Administrator’s Notice - James S. Dixon, deceased by Jno. P. Darden,
Administrator.
Administrator’s Notice - James H. Stampley,
deceased by Jacob Stampley, Administrator.
Aug. 16,
1858, Vol. I, No. 40, Whole Number 40 - Jefferson Journal
Death - A negro boy belonging to Wm. Anderson, planter
who lives near Abberville in this county, was accidently shot last
Sunday morning by a negro girl. She was carelessly handling a pistol
when it went off, the ball striking the boy in the back part of the
head and lodging above the right eye. He died a few hours
afterwards. Oxford Mercury
Quarantine - Yellow Fever
Inquest - Bennet, a negro man, property of D. C. Quin, Esq. found
dead in the woods near his master’s plantation, 2½-miles from this
town, on the previous night. Independent
Killed - Mr. Ford,
Overseer for John A. Walker, residing about 2-miles from town, was
killed by a negro who he had tied and locked up in the smokehouse
for disobedience. As Ford entered to get some meat, the negro struck
him over the head with a club, fracturing his skull. He died in a
few hours. The negro was captured. Aberdeen Sunny South
Death - A. A. Holcombe, who is said to have been a Lieutenant in the
U.S. Navy was found dead in his bed in a room of the Prentiss House,
yesterday morning. The Coroner’s inquest returned a verdict of death
by apoplexy. Vicksburg True Southern
Aug. 23, 1858,
Vol. I, No. 41, Whole Number 41 - Jefferson Journal
Issue missing
Aug. 30, 1858, Vol. I, No. 42, Whole
Number 42 - Jefferson Journal
Gone to the Gold
Regions - Isidor Holstien, lately connect with the store of M.
Eiseman has left for Fraser River. [lengthy article]
Death -
Hon. John Whitney, age 33, in Decatur, IL on the 24th inst., a very
prominent citizen formerly of this place.
Death - Jane M.
Scott, age 2-years 10-months 20-days, daughter of A. J. Scott Esq.
and Martha A. Scott, on Friday, the 30th inst. [lengthy article]
Resolution of Respect - James H. Stampley, Jr., deceased by
Solomon B. Stampley, Lodge No. 222, Masons at their Hall at Mounty
Carmel, Franklin Co. on Aug. 21, 1858.
Yellow Fever
Proclamation by the Mayor
Sept. 6, 1858, Vol. I, No.
42, (sic) Whole Number 43 - Jefferson Journal
Endorsement - A. Marschalk, editor of the Belton Independent
(Belton, Texas), formerly of the Rodney Gazette and a cadet in the
Washington Military College, heartily seconds the proposition of the
Natchez papers to erect a monument over the remains of Maj. Halbrook
and offers his contribution.
Sept. 13, 1858, Vol. I,
No. 44, Whole Number 44 - Jefferson Journal
Eulogy
on General John Anthony Quitman - He was born on Sept. 1, 1799 in
Dutchess Co., NY. His father was a Prussian by birth. He arrived in
Natchez, MS in 1821 at Monmouth, where he is now buried. In 1827 he
was elected to the Mississippi state legislature. In 1836, and an
several members of the Natchez Fencibles left Mississippi and
traveled to help with the Texas Revolution, only to arrive after the
Battle of San Jacinto. In 1846, Gen. Quitman participated in the
Mexican War. He was elected Governor of Mississippi from 1835-36 and
again, from 1850-51. candidate for Democratic nomination for Vice
President in 1848 and 1856; U.S. House of Representative from
Mississippi 5th District from 1855-58; died in office 1858. He took
ill at a banquet during the inauguration of President James
Buchanan, in Washington, DC, and subsequently died, near Natchez,
Adams Co., MS on July 17, 1858 at Monmouth and was buried under the
rites of the Masons. [very lengthy article that runs almost an
entire page]
Executors’ Sale - Peter C. Chambliss, deceased
by Cortez Chambliss and Calvin F. Chambliss, Executors
Sept. 20, 1858, Vol. I, No. 45, Whole Number 45 - Jefferson
Journal
Death - Walter Hopkins, editor of the
Louisiana Courier died at his hotel at Chartress St., on the morning
of the 12th inst.
Death - J. C. Griffing, postmaster at
Grand Gulf died on the 13th inst. after a lingering illness. Mr.
Griffing leaves a large family.
Sept. 27, 1858, Vol.
I, No. 46, Whole Number 46 - Jefferson Journal
Yellow Fever - Natchez, six deaths up to the morning of the 24rd, no
names given.
Yellow Fever - Vicksburg, 35 cases under
treatment, five deaths reported by the Sexton, in addition six
deaths at the city hospital and one in private practice outside of
city limits, up to the morning of the 24rd, no names given.
Death - There was a difficulty in De Soto Co., between Mr. Williams
and Mr. Davis in which the latter was killed. No further
particulars. Hernando Press
Accident - John Edy was
accidently shot while dismounting from his horse, the horse shied
and the gun discharged its contents in his head. Hernando Press
[doesn’t say if he died]
Homicide - Robert Sanders, deputy
sheriff of Leake Co., killed one Cottingham in self-defense, in
endeavoring to arrest him with a bench warrant at Good Hope, Leake
Co., their place of residence on Tuesday last.
Trial - Ned,
a negro boy who murdered his overseer near Red Bluff a few weeks
ago, has been found guilty and sentenced to be hung on Oct. 8th.
Obituary - John Whitney, son of Hon. John Whitney, died at his
new home, Decatur, IL on the morning of Aug. 20th last after a short
illness. He was born in Natchez on April 19, 1820 and resided in
this vicinity until the fall of 1856 when allured by the growing
prosperity of the West, he was induced to settle in Decatur, IL.
[lengthy article]
Death - Archibald Baker, age 70, at this
residence on the 20th inst. of dropsy.
Death - Laurent J.
Signer [Siguer], a distinguished politician of Louisiana died on the
19th inst.
Death - At the home of Dr. J. H. Posey, [article
doesn’t specify name] from yellow fever.
Oct. 4,
1858, Vol. I, No. 47, Whole Number 47 - Jefferson Journal
The Belton Independence (Belton, Texas) publishes a
list of counties of that State with their county seats, when created
and for whom, or what named. There are 153 counties, and the first
one after the original ones was established in 1837.
Suicide
- Susan Hoover, committed suicide in the suburbs of Woodville, MS,
by taking strychnine last Wednesday morning. A coroner’s inquest was
held over the body and a verdict rendered in accordance with the
above facts. Woodville Republican
Death - James Johnson,
while riding near Morton, MS, was shot dead by Ben Moore, there
having been a feud between the families.
Marriage - H. C.
Perkins of Jefferson Co. to Miss E. L. Perkins of Claiborne Co., on
the 23rd ult. by Rev. Eage of the Baptist Church in Claiborne Co.
Runaway in Jail - Isaac of copper color, about age 26, 5-feet
9-inches tall, weight 140 pounds, says he belongs to Mrs. Eliza
Collins, who lives 15-miles from Richmond, from whom it ran away
about 6-months ago,
Oct. 11, 1858, Vol. I, No. 48,
Whole Number 48 - Jefferson Journal
Shooting - Last
Saturday, the Sheriff at Starksville, MS, attempted to arrest two
brothers Mr. Whitfield (older brother) and Mr. Whitfield (younger
brother) for disturbing a public worship and met with some violence.
The Sheriff found them at a wedding and summoned a posse to arrest
them. While attempting to take the brothers into custody, the
younger brother discharged a loaded pistol into the crowd and the
ball struck Mr. Saxton, one of the Sheriff’s posse and it will
probably prove fatal. Starksville Advocate
Death - It was
rumored that Andrew Doyle, who died at the Fayette Exchange on
Saturday had yellow fever. The attending physician stated that he
scarcely had any fever and his death was caused by hemorrhage of the
lungs. He came here Monday last from Cincinnati, the cold frigid
country of the North, where yellow fever is almost unknown. He was
well administered upon during the 4-days of his sickness and
although a stranger here, was borne to a respectable grave, by a
large number of sympathizing stranger friends.
Death - Edwin
Gabain, editor of the German Gazette of New Orleans, due to yellow
fever.
Death - Charles T. French, Recorder of Concordia
Parish, LA died in Vidalia from yellow fever on the 6th.
Yellow Fever - Interments from yellow fever in New Orleans for Oct.
4th were 68, for the week 380 [no names given]
Deaths -
Since the death of John C. Calhoun, three of his sons and a daughter
have died.
Death - John ser, age 70, on the 6th inst.
[partial tear and obscured in edge shadow]
Death - Son, age
2, of A. Clawson, on the 6th inst. [partial tear and obscured in
edge shadow]
Death - Andrew Doyle, age 44 on Saturday
[obscured in edge shadow]
Death - Mrs. Burke, consort of
_____ Burke on Wednesday [partial tear and obscured in edge shadow]
Obituary - Mrs. Nancy Campbell, age 22, consort of Robert
Campbell died at 10 a.m. on Wednesday [lengthy article]
Obituary - ___rdock Stewart, age 11-months, youngest son of James
Stewart and ___ Stewart at Rodney on the 5th inst. [obscured in edge
shadow]
Oct. 18, 1858, Vol. I, No. 49, Whole Number 49 -
Jefferson Journal
Very dark issue and almost
impossible to read the microfilm.
Death - Alexander McNair,
age 67, father of Hon. John McNair
Tribute of Respect - John
Whitney, Esq., deceased
Marriage - Wm. Morris, Esq of Port
Gibson to Miss May McCaleb, daughter of the Hon. Theodore McCaleb,
Judge of the U.S. District Court at New Orleans, LA in Claiborne
Co., on the evening of the 12th inst by Rev. B. Jones.
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tear and missing center portion of page 3 & 4
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