Leake County
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The great freshets in Mississippi have made considerable trouble. The Canton Creole says Pearl river is higher than has been known for many years; and that vast numbers of cattle have perished and are perishing in the swamps between the lower end of Leake county and Jackson. Mr. Prichard lost about a hundred head and Mr. Williams of Rankin, a much larger number.
Other persons whose stock has been ranging on Pearl river have, of course, lost in proportion. Big Black river is high, and the swamps in desperate condition.
[28 Feb 1842, "Times Picayune" - Submitted by K. Torp]