Fayette Watch-Tower

Printed every Friday by Thomas Harper, Editor & Proprietor

Abbreviations Key

inst. = Instant - the present month

ult. = Ultimo - in the preceding month

sic = used to indicate that text it is exactly reproduced from an original with errors

1855

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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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1856

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

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Feb 8. 4, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 18, Whole Number 719 - Fayette Watch-Tower

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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

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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

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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

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April 18, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 28, Whole Number 729 - Fayette Watch-Tower

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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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August 2, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 43, Whole Number 743 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower

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August 9, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 44, Whole Number 744 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower

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August 15, 1856, Vol. XIV, No. 45, Whole Number 745 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower

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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

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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]

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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

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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

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Dec. 26, 1856, Vol. XV, No. 12, Whole Number 764 (sic) - Fayette Watch-Tower

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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.

1857 

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.