Griffin, P. B. (Rev.) - 1833

Departed this life, at Clinton, on the 24th ult. of congestive fever, after an illness of ten days, the Rev. P. B. Griffin, in the 42 year of his age.  The remains of the deceased were brought to his residence in Claiborne county, and interred in the burying ground of the family.

In the death of this citizen, society has lost a truly amiable and useful member, the church a sincere and zealous advocate.  A member of the Methodist persuasion, he shewed <sic> to his brethren an example of Christian kindness and charity; and by his persuasive eloquence in the pulpit, has been the honored instrument of his Creator, for confirming the wavering in their faith, and bringing the awakening sinner to a full knowledge of his conditions.

He has now gone to receive his reward, which those how know him must be satisfied will be bright and glorious.-- Commun.
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 3, Column 2

Drake, Edah Sophia - 1833

MARRIED, on the 22dt inst. by the Hon. Joseph Ford, Maj. Silas M. Catching, of Holmesville, to Miss Edah S. Drake, of Marion county.
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 3, Column 2

You can visit the memorial page for Edah Sophia [Drake] Catching.

Catching, Silas Mercer - 1833

MARRIED, on the 22dt inst. by the Hon. Joseph Ford, Maj. Silas M. Catching, of Holmesville, to Miss Edah S. Drake, of Marion county.
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 3, Column 2

You can visit the memorial page for Silas Mercer Catching.

Ford, Joseph (Hon.) - 1833

MARRIED, on the 22dt inst. by the Hon. Joseph Ford, Maj. Silas M. Catching, of Holmesville, to Miss Edah S. Drake, of Marion county.
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 3, Column 2

Randolph, John - 1833

John Randolph has been elected to Congress.
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 3, Column 1

You can visit the memorial page for John Randolph.

Noah, Mordecai Manuel - 1833

M. M. Noah, Esq. is about to undertake the charge of a new evening paper in New York, to be entitled Noah's Ark.
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 3, Column 1

 

You can visit the memorial page for Mordecai Manuel Noah.

Bennett, James - 1833

A Mr. James Bennett, of Baltimore, drew the $20,000 prize in the Maryland State Lottery, class No. 6 drawn on the 30th March.
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 3, Column 1

McDougall, N. - 1833

OFFICE OF
Justice of the Peace,

The undersigned has opened his office, in the house north of his dwelling, in the building formerly occupied by the late John D. Zeizer, as a Store and Grocery, were he wiil <sic> be ready to attend to business at all times.

N. McDougall.

Port-Gibson, 31st May, 1833.                                                                                                                                                                                          31t6
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 2, Column 6

Zeizer, John D. - 1833

OFFICE OF
Justice of the Peace,

The undersigned has opened his office, in the house north of his dwelling, in the building formerly occupied by the late John D. Zeizer, as a Store and Grocery, were he wiil <sic> be ready to attend to business at all times.

N. McDougall.

Port-Gibson, 31st May, 1833.                                                                                                                                                                                          31t6
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 2, Column 6

Cooper, Britain - 1833

Philadelphia, April 22

Britain Cooper, Esq. The Treasurer of the Girard Trust, in a letter addressed on Thursday evening to the City Council, acknowledges the receipt of TWO MILLIONS OF DOLLARS from the Trustees of the Girard Bank, to be appropriated to the erection of the New Girard College.
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 2, Column 6

Roubieux, Mr. - 1833

Alexandria, Louisiana, May 22.

SHOCKING OCCURRENCE

It becomes our melancholy duty to record an event which thrills us with horror as we relate it, and which has brought desolation of some of our best and most valuable citizens; as well as many others whose names, we are at present unacquainted.

The steam boat Lioness, on her passage from this place to Natchitoches, blew up with a terrible explosion, and was literally torn to fragments.  This disaster occurred on Sunday morning last, just at daylight, near the mouth of the Regolet Bon Dieu.  The explosion, (or rather the three successive explosions, following each other so rapidly as scarcely to be distinguishable,) were heard at a considerable distance.

The fore cabin, and the boiler-deck, and the hold immediately under them were scattered in fragments over the water for a considerable distance.  Many of the passengers who escaped, were enabled to do so by seizing those fragments, after they had been, themselves, thrown into the water.  In about two minutes after the explosion the hull of the boat sunk, leaving a part of the hurricane deck, and portions of the ladies cabin, floating on the surface.  On this the ladies, (we are happy to say, all of them,) were saved, together with many gentlemen.

The explosion seems to have been caused by the firing of some powder which had been shipped on the boat.

There were two of the hands in the hold with a lighted candle, engaged in some arrangements there at the time the boat blew up, and the mate had gone down a moment before to assist them.  It is supposed that by some unfortunate accident the powder was fired by them.

By a letter from G. M. Graham Esqr. who has just returned from the wreck, we learn that the Hon. Josiah S. Johnson <sic> {Johnston}-- Bazil Q. Rigg, Esqr. and Charles Boyce, Esq. are among the missing.

That the Hon. E. D. White has escaped but is seriously injured from the burns and bruises; that Messrs. Boyce, Dunbar, Sewell and William Johnston have escaped without any serious injuries.  That Messrs. Roubieux and Graham were somewhat injured, he latter in fact seriously; that many of the sufferers unknown to Mr. G. were at the plantation of Judge Smith in a terrible situation from their wounds and burns.  Some of these it was thought would die.

It is also stated that the inhabitants along the shores of the river generally, were prompt and persevering in their endeavors to yield every assistance possible; and, that they are still making use of every effort to alleviate the sufferings of those who have escaped with life.

Even amid the gloom and horror of such a catastrophe it is consoling to see the spirit of benevolence and humanity, displaying itself in the generous assistance, and assiduous attentions of our fellow citizens towards the sufferers.
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 2, Columns 5 & 6

Johnston, William - 1833

Alexandria, Louisiana, May 22.

SHOCKING OCCURRENCE

It becomes our melancholy duty to record an event which thrills us with horror as we relate it, and which has brought desolation of some of our best and most valuable citizens; as well as many others whose names, we are at present unacquainted.

The steam boat Lioness, on her passage from this place to Natchitoches, blew up with a terrible explosion, and was literally torn to fragments.  This disaster occurred on Sunday morning last, just at daylight, near the mouth of the Regolet Bon Dieu.  The explosion, (or rather the three successive explosions, following each other so rapidly as scarcely to be distinguishable,) were heard at a considerable distance.

The fore cabin, and the boiler-deck, and the hold immediately under them were scattered in fragments over the water for a considerable distance.  Many of the passengers who escaped, were enabled to do so by seizing those fragments, after they had been, themselves, thrown into the water.  In about two minutes after the explosion the hull of the boat sunk, leaving a part of the hurricane deck, and portions of the ladies cabin, floating on the surface.  On this the ladies, (we are happy to say, all of them,) were saved, together with many gentlemen.

The explosion seems to have been caused by the firing of some powder which had been shipped on the boat.

There were two of the hands in the hold with a lighted candle, engaged in some arrangements there at the time the boat blew up, and the mate had gone down a moment before to assist them.  It is supposed that by some unfortunate accident the powder was fired by them.

By a letter from G. M. Graham Esqr. who has just returned from the wreck, we learn that the Hon. Josiah S. Johnson <sic> {Johnston}-- Bazil Q. Rigg, Esqr. and Charles Boyce, Esq. are among the missing.

That the Hon. E. D. White has escaped but is seriously injured from the burns and bruises; that Messrs. Boyce, Dunbar, Sewell and William Johnston have escaped without any serious injuries.  That Messrs. Roubieux and Graham were somewhat injured, he latter in fact seriously; that many of the sufferers unknown to Mr. G. were at the plantation of Judge Smith in a terrible situation from their wounds and burns.  Some of these it was thought would die.

It is also stated that the inhabitants along the shores of the river generally, were prompt and persevering in their endeavors to yield every assistance possible; and, that they are still making use of every effort to alleviate the sufferings of those who have escaped with life.

Even amid the gloom and horror of such a catastrophe it is consoling to see the spirit of benevolence and humanity, displaying itself in the generous assistance, and assiduous attentions of our fellow citizens towards the sufferers.
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 2, Columns 5 & 6