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Southern telegraph., 1836-07-26

srr1live.-A new paper has been con-
menced nt he South, called the PloW
Bor.r on which account some Uf ouf eoteu-
poraries, fncying themselves very astuie,
and endeavoring withal TO be witiys ADVISE
.the editor 10 20 to school, and learn how 20
spell. Instead Of Haioule, We thlnk he IS
deserving Of praise for having the good
sense to speii as he ought, IN contempt Q,
the aTbitnry, absurd aHd.unnatural mole o.
spelling which we have been taught by
English photographers Our language
abounds with glaring inconsistencies, and a
hrse portion Of our words have a proaun-
citation altogether ARTIFICIAL and unnatu-
raj. If p-l-o-d-g.h spells pLow, Of course
e-o-u-g-h spells COW, and If tough spells
ruFr, then c.o-u-g h spells cUFF. Blt, un-
Fortunately such awkward combinations OF
letters spell nothing at aIl-1nd plough
no more spells PIow than It does rLUFF, or
PtoFF. NJ child, or foreigner, without trst
hearing others, could possibly give such
words their usual forced p,onpnciation. A
person might make dictionary, and put
down the letters s-o-d-g-h-u for suN, but no
one would so pronounce It from reading
tie pronunciation must be etaught orally
and so with many classes Of words in. our
language; for instance, what stranger to
our pronunciation would imagine that the
letters d-r-o-u-g-h-t spelt DRowTn-and ii
they did actually spell it, that substituting
az for an would make them spell DRAFT
that i-g-h-t spclt NITE-that w-r-i-gg-h-t
spelt RITE, that t-h-r-o-u g-h, spelt T1IRoo--
or lastly, that that most viilainods combina-
ton Of consonants, p-h-t-h-i-s.i-c.k sPelt
TIsrc? Out upon such barbarous ussocia-
tions! We commend our brother Of the
'ePLow BoY'r for his common sense way OF
spelling, and blush for the stupidity OF his
critics. There are some. hundreds of our
words that require the services of Colonel
Benton to ExpUNGE their superiiuous conso-
nants, and man Of common erudltion to
arrange the letters of other words 50 that
they might spell something naturally.
-. Long Island Farmer.
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-26

sThere is a slight inaccuracy here-the num-
her Of members from Ohio, who voted in the
affirmative, being Is, instead Of l3, as may be
sscertained by a reference to the second para
granh Of the above article. AS he whole NUM-
Ter Of wears, however, amounted to l63 only, a
deduction of two should be made from the
votes assigned to some other States.
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-26

INFIDErrTY.--Frankly confess, that
have known many, before whose virtues
bow down ashamedofmy errors; rs;thoughihey
were not guarded and supported by belief.
But lne9ermet with one such, who did not
own, that while he would not have been
worse, he would have been happier, could
he have believed Bulwer
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-26

"a greatbig he fellow as the Magistrate
called him, was lately brought before the
Baltimore Police, who gave his name in as
Sixpence. One oftheoficers observed he
was the biggest fPPenny bit he ever saw.
and fine was to change bis name, he'd have
some sense (ceats. diqgo 5a
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-26
From the Baltimore Chronicle.


GEN. HoUsToN individual, whose
recent military achievements have given
him a commanding stand in the eye Of the
world, is, we believe, native of western
Virginia. He emigrated, carly in life, to
Tennessee. His original occupation was
that of carpenter, but he did not long pur-
sue it. The early lawyers of the west had
but little faith in the Uiginti annorum Iacu-
bratiOnes theory; and so Houston was not
long in reaching the bar Possessed Of an
ardent and active Imagination, a natural clo-
cution, and form upon which
-- C Every god did seems to set bis seal,
To give the world Insurance of man,"
he rose rapidly to distinction among the
congeniaI spirits by whom he was surround
ed. lie was sent to Congress, but /. does
not appear that he attained to any great in7
huence or consideration in that body. His
early education was defective, and his mind
was not cast in proper mould to fit him for
distinguished participation in the labors Of
"a deliberatiye assembly, He was shortly
afterwards chosen governor of Tennessee,
land it was at this period that an event oc-
Cured which drove him from the society Of
his friends, and destroyed all his brilliant
prospects,. He was married to very amia-
bic and beautiful woman, bu|, in The course
Of a very few weeks, she claimed thespro-
lection Of her parents, and refused to live
under his roof. Popular indignation was
'Iroused against him, and, abandoning the
4 gubernatorial office, he assumed the dress
and habits of an Indian, and took up his
abode with some Of the southwestern tribes
Here he became a great favorite Of an aged
chief, and acquired Influence and distinction
among his savage associates. Feeling az
grieyed at some incautious reflections upon
his character, which fell from member 81
congress, he came on to Washington, inhict-
ed summary punishment upon the offending
member, and was publicly reprimanded by
order Of the House. We then lose sight oI
him until he appears as the commahder-in.
chief Of the Texan army, a post in which
he has displayed prudence and military
Eskill Of the highest order. .ss sNs +
II H.hAN e a.s
A REAL oNE.-As weWere enteFing the
front door Of our Office on Monday noon, w
saw an image Of human being placed ex
actly'it our apthway, Just within the door
I i bad been placedina chair, as itresembled
in some degree, the figure which a tobacco
first places in front Of bis shop, we thought
for a moment that some Of our wag
gish boys during their incoming, had beef
[hanling sculpture Of that kind thfodghihe
Iguttersand we proposed lecture to them
but on approaching the article nearer We
discovered, by several senses, that the ma
terial was what had been a human being
but long stepping ii alcoholic composition.
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-26


mark, and falling slowly. Steamboats, and
other water-craft, are something "like an
gels visits, few and far between" and
every day shows US that we have arrived at
that season of the year when business Of
every description is at its cbb, and the
wealthy and disinterested leave us for a
more healthy and genial cline. But we
console ourselves with the assurance that,
in a month or two, the scene will be
changed, and our town present as lively and
bustling a place as may be found on the
Mississippi river, in proportion to its popu-
lation.
There have been many changes in NOR
camille establishments lately, and when the
season for business opens, new and invigo-
rated actors will appear on the stage of
commercial life. For thcir success they
have our best wishes.
The President of The United States has
appointed SAMUEL T. SooTT, Esq Re-
ceiver Of Public Moneys at the Clinton
Land Oihce. asow q aaA a8s
;aa9isA a7--B a ,5oJ
gas gaso u TEXAS. 8 aa6
lL .f1 r.a 1850 riHll ..4} a#sH H.lsass
We have still been unable to. o.procure any
further information from Texas. While IN
Natchez, few days since, we learned that
the Mexicans, with force Of about 10000
men, were marching into the interior Of
Texas, sanguine in their expectations q
victory. The Texian force, it is said, Is in
creaSing with astonishing rapidity, and it is
believed that they will. muster in the field
sufficient men to rout them at the first onset
TAea, and not till then, can we call Texas
free! m. 1oI a3iaM ,8a11 q ,aad
V sa a3liH -------- laaguis ad
The Thermometer, (FabTenheit) at this
place, hasranged, during the last eight days
from So to 04 degrees. Compared with
its range this time last year, we find thatth
temperature is abent four degrees warmer.
Col. FAgN1N The Pensacola Gazette o.
July 2, states that Capt. TREsUYAN, Of The
Texan Army, recently passed through thai
place on. his way to South CafalIna, and ftlal
he stated that he was one q Col. fannin's
command who escaped being bpichered BY
the Mexicans. He also stated positively
that Col. r. was not among the slam, bal
with physician Of bis own force, was pre-
served, and is still aPrisoner with the MexI-
cans.
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-26

FATAL AFFAIR.-We have just been in
formed that fatal rencontre took place on
Saturday last, between Mr.. ELIAS BARNES
and LEWIS WATSON, both residents of this
vicinity, in which the former was killed.
Mr.. Watson, it appears, acted entirely on
the defensive, and was forced to kill bis an
tagonist in order to preserve his own life,
Such scenes are always unpleasant to re-
cord; but where, as in the present case,
there seems to have been slight ground
for attack on the part of Barnes, if any at
all existed, we do think that Mr.. w. acted
exactly as any other man would have acted,
under like circumstances. The verdict
given in by the coroner, released MIR. W.
from all blame Or censure.
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-26

had 80. exactly pshffei but completely
s,saeifei the thing. and de creature thai
ha8 once been the companion ol gentlemen
was so nasty, so oconIpleleiy hedaubed; that
a well fed hog wouldhave squealed him out
Of the stye.-U Unlcd Slaies Gdseae.
PAT PLAYING THE YANKEE.
Not many months since, q general H0'is-
ter ofmiEua and,reguas was called by the.
Governor Of Lower Canada, near the town
Of HaliGax. His excelency called together
the officers who composed the REGULARS"
told them to prepare for a fine dty's sport,
that he had ordered troop Of militia (9O
men1 composed Of Irishmeu, to play the
aYankeen at sham fi5ht in the afternoon;
and that His Maiesty's regulars" would
have fine sport transferring the "lrish Yam
kces," in the character Of prisoners Of war,
frunithe field Of battle into a neighboring
lO9 house whichwas converted, for the time
being, into a guard house.
Tie Pats commanded by a truly original
character, named John Morris; issued forth
at the appointed time, and fbrmedthemselves
into line two feet deep, on anelevaied spot
near the town; their valiant leader, at the
same time, exhorting them to stand hrm,
mind his orders, and play the game as "reai
Yankees should, and even give the "Lob-
sters' taste Of cold steel rather than sub
NIT TO become prisoners.
The ''regulars," consisting Of 200 men,
formed some 300 feet from the sham Yank-
es, and commenced a regular peppering ot
musketry, which was returned with pronp-
| titdde BY the Pats. AT this stage Of the
action, the ''regulars" were observed to ex-
tend their line, in order to surround the enc
nv ;but our hero, Morris, ordered discharge
! bayoRets,n without any particular inJunc-
tion not to hurt the foe. His Maiesty's
regulars thought the most prudent course
was to give s'lcg bailn for their yalor, yper-
forming a retrograde movement at Il brisk
trot. But Morris was not to be cheated IN
this manner. He pursued the retreating rec
coats and could not resist the temptation ofre'
peatedly vociferating, "IIurra for Jackson!
/ untiEhe succeeded in taking so prisoners
/ among whom was his lNcellency, who ran
somed himself and his fellow prisoners by
4 paying for a dinner, ofwhich 200 Pats par
took in honor of the victory. 1t is but fail
to say, that they conducted their prisoners
!, into town, playing, alternately "Yanket
| DoodIc," and that soul stirring air." Garry
Owen" ."-Detroa Free Press.
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-26

A new, and what might be called a splen-
did steamer, considering the trade for which
she is designed, passed this place on Tues
day evening last for Mobile. She is beau
tiful model, and her ACCOMMODATIONS goald
have been very fine, provided the owners
had supplied her with mosquito bars for her
berths. OR sufIerings, from the detestable
insects al Que, was, to us, sufficient proof Of
their great utility in the south!'
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-26

The President of the United States has
appointed SAMUEL T. Soorr, Esq Re-
ceiver Of Public Moneys at the Clinton
Land Office ,-c y Xxx
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-26

Day OF PUBuCATIoN.-ln consequence
Of new arrangement in the arrivals and
departures of the Northern and Southern
Mails, we have been obliged to change the
day Of publication from Friday to Tuesday,
on which day it will hereafter be issued
This will explain to our patrons at Port Glib
son and Fayette why the present number OF
the Telegraph has been delayed beyond its
usual time Of arrival. Through this arrange
ment, the paper win reach those places at q
much earlier period than heretofore, and, at
the same time, we shall be able to furnish
news of later date, than we possibly could
under the former arrangement ,sn
Our advertising friends and correspond
ents will please recollect the change. a5s
l so ts sa 9- na
The letter we spoke ofin our last, having
reference to the discOHtinuance of the pa
tronage of some of our subscribers, on ac-
count of the part we took in cndeavorlng to
remove the nuisances heretofore mentioned,
has turned out to contain more truth than
we, at first, were disposed to give credit to-
There have been two papers discol Snued
but in their stead five or SIX names were
Immediately added to our list, and we have
the promise from good men, that every dis
continuance, from so triiiing a cause, shal
be replaced by an equal number
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-26

Men sometimes think they hate dattery
but they hate only the manner oft.
RouchefoHcduh.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-05-03
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.
MoRGAN-Q Del.)


The election in this county terminated ON last Mon
day evening the 25 favor of decided friend to the
Administration, notwithstanding the Republicans labor
ed under the most dishearteninp disadvantages Pre-
vious to the close of the last Legislature the then repre-
sentative declined reelection and imme dately five
Administration candidates presented themselves; most
OF whom evnced determination TO yield under any
circumstances not even with certainty that by holding
on they would insure success To Wing. In this dis
tracted state Of things, The Wings commenced their
operations, and candidate selected by them who
IL was supposed, would catch votes every hook he
could throw out. He had been every square OF the
political chess board and had disposed Of himself 90 Of
ten TO each party that existed in this county tha
like Gen. Prescott of the Revolution, emitted q.
the aPPellation of Small Change; and he tried
new Tack and endeavored TO sneak in under the cry
OF "a n0Party ); while the rallying of the
Wings around him, clearly showed how he had dis
posed Of himself this time The united Wing vote in
favor OF this candidate against all the divisions that had
sprung up among the Republicans appeared most hatter.
ing to the former and at this stage notices were posted
up by Reverend Gentleman, announcing the divisions
in the Republican ranks and that This Wb, L,d boo
brought ont in consequence If IT, At this period one of
the most prominent Republicans magnannously yielded
resolving not TO contribute the defeat of principles TO
which lac devoted, while the resolved to hold on
The Wing canvnssed the county; but the withdrawal Of
the Republican, who resided in strong Republican
neighborhood, was death-bow 10 his hopes He dis
covered that, notwithstanding all the distractions in the
Republican ranks he could succeed-and ten DAYS
previous 10 the election resolved to pro-
JeSSed Administration candidate, who agreed to serve
the Wings, if they would employ him. They rallied on
him with strong hopes of success but the base inrioue
was made manifest and foiled them, although many
Republicans, as will be seen by their vote dsgnsted with
the divisions created among their friends and feel
ing certain of defeat, refused to out but those who
did attend, behaved 5 Republicans oupLt 10 do They
permitted the Wing strength to be exhausted and held
back their votes until from the precincts Showed
who was the strongest of their party, aud then magnan
mousy surrendered all personal preferences rallied on
him, threw in their votes, and elected him.
All the precincts have been heard FROM except one
where the vote will be small, but nearly unanimous in
favor OF Mai. Johnston, who is elected
The following is the 10 far as heard from
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FLORLna


We understand, letter was received on Saturday
morning by gentleman in this City, from an officer Of
TIE Navy atTamPa Bay He states The arrival of Cen
scott and his forces near Tampa Bay--and adds that
the Indians were supposed to have divided their forces
scattered them and retired to the Ever Gladcs IL an
pears, however, from the following articles received y
Yesterday mail, that Gen Scott was about TO move
Souhwsfdly, in the hope Of meeting with some Of The
scattered parties:
(FTom hc Charleston PotriOt, of 9Dra 81
" LATEST PROM F1ORiDA We are enabled to relieve
Inc anxiety OF large Number Of our citizens by the fol-
lowing extracts Of letters received here BY the Western
Mail via 81 Marks from that part Of the detachment
when eit this city under The command Of Gen Eusiis
E1traet 81 letter fran eeer Of Cot ByisJanes re-
gipieRt, dofed
Gasp SGELrOE Iompa Bay April -
Tomorrow we leave Camp Shelton is miles from
is' where our troops generally encamped for Peas
Creek, which is about 30 miles from this where IL il
supposed Powell and his forces with the Indian women
and children are. Gen. Scott goes With us"
Eltroct NJ oa0ticr teffer, d0ted
CANP SnELroS, April 10.
bad commenced this letter a long aad sury
day intending TO While away the WEAKNESS Of the camp
eut Ten Euss has just sent 10 this post for some in
formation which IL TO be communicated 10 him bv ex.
press and have determined myself 10 give you the be-
beht o. the news. The order is 10 march Gen Scott
Il IS said s 70 with wing and on the day afer
tomorrow the l4th inst we take up the line Of march
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-05-03

Dep1ed Obs life at the residence Of hor father Capt ss Bry
anti fowatan county, the 2th
ccs aug ~ the 2ls Of her age painful and lnge
ing nosf oifoo months, which she bore with Christian patience
never once Iepnng at her sungo0eu spoke
deccase with perfect resignation compoufe
shyourod Of al her wishes amor her doceese
her funeral &cIhe morning she departed she onquired what
OF the week was FOR tho h mo, tcj Sunday
seemed To have bad pfcsontnen that
day, and IN @ minutes expired struggle az
falling asleep Sho has lot husband aud little
their irrep1rabi8 loss.
Died az be residence u the countyof Chosr6ed or tho 18th
OF April in tho eft Of her Mrs Edith Flournoy
Jacob ouno She vas for before her DEATH
be o la nnnli.l CLmfch.
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FAIRFIELp RACEs.-sr.c.onn

. PopHietoIs Purse $500, mile heats, entrpnco SIS
' la,ootis o. IN; Mary Clay, 10y AIchy dam imported,
w. r. JohnsOn's g. m. Tronotte By Contention. dam
fheSenham old, Ter lbs.
Richard AdamSs D. h. Toseo, by Byron dam by sbyock,
ThO Doswe's Orphan Boz, by Gohanna dam nv Ton,
Tough, 4 years old ITO lbs. dis
VIM H. Mnge's b. Door Keeper. by Timoloon dam the
daIn OF james Cfopper ; years old 100 lbs dis.
w: McCaIgosb b. Chlders by Sir Chafles dam by Eagle,
years old, 100 lbs, 4a3
George Cooiwyns b. M Virginia Caroy, by Marion dam
by shyloek, years old l01 lbs. 4.dr.
dam by Napoleon, 5 years Oh, IiO lbs., 2se
Zine LIST heat, 3nh 55s; 2d heat, 3n $751; Sd heat Am
Virginia CGsey hno second heat
THIRD DAY.
Jockey Club Purse $500 four mile heats En,rnnee 500
Thomas Doswel's b. {. Antelope by Johanna, dam by
imported Red Meryfod, years old, lbs, r. out
George b; PoindeS,or's b. g. Pzarfo, by Sir Alfred,
WIN. II. Minge's b. c. Biddo by Tmoleop dam the
dHna OF James CroPPer year old 100 lbs, 3 dis
, dam By Constitution, ll9lb.:, 3 dis.
lsham Puck eips b. m. Lady Connsh 10y imported
lontioe dam By Hickory, Yeas old, fI5 lbs. dis
George GOodwyns C.. C. Cimon, by Marion, am by
Chance, ysep old, 100 lSs. dis
VIM. MeCargos &. m. Eliza Clay, by Tonson dam by
Eagle, years old, lis lbs dis.
Not placed.
Imest heat s. Dos; 2l heat en- aIs; Sd heat sm 3ss 4
heat, no time
FOURTH DAY
0 stakes for three old colts and Giles milo heats
Richard Adams' & by Sir Charles by Sir Alfred
Isbnef SfumPs C. T. by Eclipse, dam by Sir Alfred,
Wm Wickham's E. Thetis, by Eclipse Arab, dis
5ine- Ist heat lm 52s Cd, I'm. SIS.
entrance, half forfeit. ~ -
WR T. Wbe's by Caronan dam the dam Of Lopan,o dis
Nm MeCago's f. 10y Sir Charles Sally Flynn dr..
iime-lst heat, I'm. $751; 2d, I'm. 59s.
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! statrmrnI ot VIC poIIs. Do vi :

Major Kirk, who received the smallest vote Is a gen.
uemau Of excellent sense and of the best informed
men upon political matters in the county. lie has
always been firm, sound, and consistent Republican ;
bat previous to The election the impression abroad
that he could not be elected-owing which circum-
stance, number of the Republicans who intended
voting for him. threw their votes upon Of the other
Republican candidates for the purpose Of defeating The
Wing candidate.
Erskine, the Wing candidate for the Senate had il
stated, yielded the contest perceiyng it was mpos
sble for him to be- elected bu, polls were opened for
him at the Courthouse and all the precincts-and I've
received the votes Of the Wing paytbe following are
the polls for the Senate
Thomas, (Rfpa5icon) 467 Erskine, (Jghig) SO
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"COl. Thomas's majority now eleven hundred and ten
votes Greenbfer not yet beard from. Ills mBjoriiy in
the District VIII be seven eight hundred
Should Collier beat Caldwell in Lee land from the
best information there is doubt Of it, there will not
be one Whig elected from Lille Tennessee
PAGE-Q D.
LURAY, Goth April, 1896.
give you the result Of our election below There
being difference whatever in the political senme nts
Of the candda,ess IL Of mere matter or per-
sona preference Neither of them used any exeron
bring Che voters 10 the polls and the people were per-
iectly satisfied that they would be properly represented
by either OF them and being in e midst Of corn planting,
scarcely half the voters turned out
William Il. Almond, ORcp. " b. 1s3
Jacob Stfoe, (Rep. V. 3D. l07
Majority, &c"
AMElIA-O DELI
"AMELfA CoURr HOUsR. 25tb April.
"The polls have Just closed, and old Republican
Amelia is still true to her old principles.
Wiley, (Adm) go
Giles, (AntiO I4O
Majority for Wiley, CT
Never greater exeriions made, than have been
made by the Wings 10 this county, 20 their sue
cess but al would do. Our election is much thin
ner than the last, Of as we believe, majority
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MARSUAIT,-fI m
AUGUsTA-r9 ~

Messfs. Stuart and Harper arc accordingly elected.
Inc names Of the Van Buren, candidates are in itqlcs
A little more than 900 votes poed
hCCOMACK--(2 D.
SEsArE--V csposan Ellis has majority over John
Page Che late SenaorJ Of than 500 doth White
Ellis Is electcd in The District ny majority Of 500
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[" HAEeiNo n

HAEGISG Rock, April &c.
" The election in county terminated on yesier.
day, and although have not tie whole official return
enough IS known 20 you, that Sloan and Nixon
the Democratic Republicans reelected by an over
whclming majorlty-say nearly two to one | give
you below statement of the aggregate collected
though not official.
Sloan, 45l Carskadon, ~ hig) 2J4
Nixon. d27 Rradv Which 0d7