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Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15
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From the Grand Gull Advertiser.
--latest from TeIHs.

Just as our paper was going to, press a
watchiul friend handed US the following
letter. lie copied it from an extra of the
Natchez Courier Of July 9Th. As it is i'm.
portant, we hasten to lay it before our rea-
ders, though the substance Of the same will
be found under our editorial head, which we
received on Thursday, by the New Orleans
papers:
NEAR SABINE, July Cd, 1886.
To Gen Dmlup.-Yours of the Sd June
reached inc last night. regret that SO
much dclav will necessarily result before
you can reach us. Your aid we will need,
and that speedily. The enemy in larger
numbers, are reported to be in Texas; their
forces are estimated at from 8 10 1900
it is impossible TO ascertain it-but think
it somewhat exaggerated: we can meet and
beat them with one third their number.
The army with which they first invaded
Texas is broken up and dispersed by deser-
ton and other causes. If they have an ar
my ofthe extent proposed, 1t must be of raw
recruits newly pressed into the service.
They will not posses the mechanical eff
cheney ofdscipine, which gives the Mex
ican troops the only character they have.
They will be easily routed by very inlcri-
or force. For a portion of that force we
are compelled to look to the United States;
it connot reach us too soon. There is but
one feeling in Texas, in my opinion, and
that is, to establish the independence of
Texas, and to be attached to the Uuited
States.
The war has assumed a most dcplorable
aspect; priestcrall and lanaticism have been
arrayed against all liberal principles. TO
established and maintain them, it is necessa-
ly that despolism should be eradicated. The
god Of liberty will assist US. Liberal prin-
ciples will triumph, and Texas will be free.
March as speedily as possible with all the
and you can bring; and | doubt not you will
be pleased with your reception aud situa-
ton. Come by the most expeditions routs;
do not cucumber yourselves with baggage;
bring with you arms; and forward such aid
to Texas as you can.
The troops who were driven from Texas,
| understand, refused to return under any
circumstances. They returned home mis-
erable, naked and disprited. For more
minute particulars of our situation and
much important intelligence, | refer you to
the Rev. S. Bacon, the bearer of this, who
has been actively engaged in the cause of
Texas. The path to fame and wealth is
open to the patriot and chivaIrous.
am your obedent servant, sc.
SAMUEL HOUSTON,
Commander m-ChiGf.
GIN. r. G. DUNLAP, NaShUille, Tenn.
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15
To the Editor of tRe Charleston Mercury.

/
To he Editor of tbe Charleston Mercury.
Sir-The following extract from the New
York Evening Star, having met with a very
extended circulation, | trust shall stand
excssed fc.' adding a brief commentary,
which ! feel to be due to myself:
"TAe follOring is from Hudson's Cor
rcspondence, Washington"
II am enabled to state, on undoubted au-
thority, that plot is now on foot to deprive
Houston of the command Of the Army Of
Texas, al place Gen. James Hamilton, Of
South Carolina, at its head. The proposition
has been made to the Texian Commissioners
and snow under consideration. If Hamil-
ton can be placed at the head OftheaiEairs of
Texas, it is said that $l0,O0O,O0O of dollars
will be pledged to the cause. 1t is alleged
Houston is not the man to carry the plans
of Texas into effect and a strong party in the
South is reday to take hold of tho struggle
| if Hamilton can be elected to the chief
command"
| am sure that those who know me, will
believe that | am, at least, innocent Of the
charge of sanctioning any "Plot," to de-
prive a gallant soldier of the command Of
an army to which he has vindicated para
mount claim by his own sword, more espe-
cially at moment when, wounded in a
battle which has covered him with Iaurels,
he is at once the object of mingled symPa-
thy and admiration.
But | am confident, sir, you will believe,
with even bribe of " Ten Millions to the
cause of Texas" ! am incapable Of being
made The instrument of this injustice. |
may envy Gen. Houston the glory of hay-
ing fought with consummate bravery and
conduct, one of the most decisive battles in
the annals Of Ancient or Modern war-but,
if know myself, could never "plo'," or
sanction any "plot," to the prejudice of
claims infinitely greater than my own.
| should not have noticed this rumor, if |
did not desire to relieve myself Gf there is
single man who believes the accusation to
be true) from the imputation of the gross
and offensive arrogance of "pletting" to
take the command from a successful gene
raj, Of the companions of his glory, in the
very hour of his victory
remain very respectfully,
Your Obedient servant,
]. HAMILTON.
0Hr The papers which may have insert
ed the extract from the Evening Star are
requested to re-pubIish the above.
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15

4 A10ashme in lhe hldo foni garden
F." There's that fellow, Bob; what is be
'ab0u
Only picking a n0esgay, ] believe,
replied ], looking out Of The window.
e The rscal-he must be picking all my
chrysanlhemums. Stop him Bob"
But AlooDshine vaulled over the low
plles, aud there was no stopping him. Il
was nerly an hour before he returned; and
when he came in, we iound'that be was
dressed outin his best, looking quite a dan
dy, and with some Of his masters finest
flowers, in a nOsegay, sticking in his
waistcoat.
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15

Hnr.-Atl meeting ufiho Philosophical
eis,y. Or. Clark, president in ihs chair;
.Mr. Whewel gave an account Of the recent
discovers made BY Professor Forbes, and
other philosophers, with respect TO The Po-
.larsa,ion Of heat He stated, that Professor
Forbs, had recently obtained an additional
confirmation Of this discovery by finding that
heat hv two internal reflections in a rhomb
of rock-salt resembling Fresnel's rhomb be-
comes circularly Polarised under the cir
cumstances as light 1t was also mention
ed that Blot and MellOni have very re-
Gently asceriained that heat acquires cir
cular polarization by transmission along
the axis of a crystal Of quartz. Mr.. Willis
then explained his views respecting the COM
position fthe entablature ofGrecian building
Cambridge Chronicle
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15

removal of uuisances, and for tlc pr0n0..a
4oftbs health and comfort Of our citizens
ResolBeI, That the President and seIecl
Men aforesaid have, as a body, been culpa-
Ibly remiss in the discharge Of their official
duties in this behalf
ResolDed, That said President and Select
Men be earnestly requested to lose no
time in removing all nuisances which exist
within the chartered limits Of Rodney, more
especially the Flat Boats above complained
Of.
ResOlred, That, while we depreeate viO-
lence and outrage, we are decidedly Of
opinion that, if the citizens Of Rodney fail Of
obtaining immediate relief, in the premises,
from the constituted authorities, they viii
be fully justified in taking the matter into
their own hands, and adopting such mea-
sures as self-preservation, The first Ia'o Of
nature, may seem to require.
ResOIued, That the Secretary of this
Meeting transmit certified copy hereof, to
the President and Select Men aforesaid, and
that the same be published in the Southern
Telegraph.
On motion twas
RESOLVED, That the proceedings of the
meeting held this morning be appended to
those just just adopted, to wit;
ResOlred, That the Flat Boats now lying
at ouf landing are public nuisance.
RcSolucd, That we will abate the same
with fire, or any other means in our power,
which would not, at the same time, endanger
the property near them.
ResOlred, That every individual present
aid in abating the same.
ResolDed, That this meeting proceed as
a committee to examine the boats, and de-
temine the best possible means ofremoving
said boats.
JOHN G. JAMES, Can.
M RATCuEIOR Spciru
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15

Information has been received at this place
that a rencontre had taken place in Vicksburg II
few days since, between Mr.. Randolph, planter
living near that city, and DR.. Watts and BROTH
er, of the same place; the first Of whom was in
stantly killed, from the discharge of pistol, and
the latter, it is said, mortally wounded.
The cause Of the difficulty we are unable to
state, correctly.
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15
EOR SALE.

"A FIRST-RATE Virginia made ROAD
= WAGON. with harness complete for
three horses, may be purchased on accom-.
modatlng terms, ifimmediate application BE-
made. For particulars, inquire Of N. Tor.
rey.
Rodney, JuIys 22-9
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15

The Grand Gulf Advertiser has greatly im-
proved in its editorials. Has Mr.. Smyth been
taking lessons IN geography, or does Mr.. VOse
oficiate in his stead!
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15
N1V'''''IV"'VVVVF w N~'tttJ
GEN. R. G. DUNLAP, Nashville, Tenn.

Scraps from the Louisville Journal.
The Tory papers sneer at Gen. Harrison
being the Clerk of Court. Col. johnson
which is most honest--to earn money asa
Clerk or to swindle banks for it? Col.
Benton, which is most honest--to earn money
as Clerk or to pick locks and rob trunks
for ii?
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15

The best thing to be done when evil comes
upon us is not lamentation, but actioni not to
sit and suffer, but to rise and seek the
remedy.
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15

JONES, Esq. will continue to act as MagiS-
trGte in the Rodney District, ifre-elected.
Much excitement has prevailed in this place
during the present week, on account of a move
ment amongst the citizens for the purpose Of de-
vising the best means Of removing from our land
ing nuisance the most deadly inits consequent
ces. Their exertions have resulted favorably.
When the Seleotmen failed to put in force
laws which they had passed to remedy the evil
complained Of, the people took the matter into
their own hands and succeeded, to a great ex-
tent in accomplishing that which the constituted
authorities of the place failed to do.
We should gladly have published the proceed
ings of the adjourned meeting held last evening,
but for the want Of room. The resolutions Civ
en- below, are those passed at the two meetings
held on Monday last.
WHEREAS, it is at all times the privilege
of free citizens peaceably to assemble, and
temperately to discuss all matters pertain
ing to the public and individual welfare;
and whereas tho preservation Of the public
health is one of the first duties Of municipal
officers, and Of the highest importance to
the community Therefore, be It
RESOLVED, That the public health Of Rod
ney is suffering from the existence, at our
landing, Of Flat Boats, containing the most
impure and unwholesome substances
ResOlved, That it is the duty Of the Pre-
sident and Select men Of the town OF Rod
ney, to enact and enforce ordinances for the
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15

UNFoRTUNATE CIRCUMsTANCE.--Itisw with
pain and regret that we learn of the sudden
death ola Mr.. HUGH M. DEEs, of Copiah
county, butformerlya resident and merchant
of this town. He was killed, we understand
BY Mr., Daniel McGee, heretofore con-
nocted with him in business. The causes
which led to this unfortunate occurrence was
owing to difference Of opinion respecting
the sediment Of CLANS Ogainstth the firm The
particulars we could not learn. The de-
ceased mas left an amiable and interesting
wife with several small children, and nu.
merous relations and friends. to deplOre his
premature death.-Grand Galf Advertiser.
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15
JOHN G. JAMES, C&'n.
J. NJ. BATcHELoR, Sec'ry.
Tneselau. Julu II, lS3G.

Tuesday, July IL, 1896.
A Called Meeting of the Selectmen Of
the town Of Rodney was held this day. Pre-
sent, Mcssrs. Compton, Overaker, Camp
bell, Harris and Ducker. AbSent-Messrs.
Martin and Watkins.
On motion Of Levi c. Harris, it was
unanimously
ReSolucd, That the members Of the
Board, now present, do hereby resign their
trust, as SeIcctmen Of the town of Rodney.
(Signcd)
Tnos A. CoMrroN, Prcs'f.
LEVI c. HARRIS,
GEORGE OvERAKER,
JouN DUCKER,
B. CAMPBELL.
The following address to the Citizens
of Rodney" was then drawn up by Levi
c. HARnIs, presented to tho Board, and
signed by each Of the members present.
10 the Citizens Of Rodney:
Having found that our services, as Select
men of your Town, have not been such as
to give satisfaction, we take pleasure in re-
signing that trust into your own hands, with
the hope that you may be able to select men
from among you, who will be more prompt
and efficient in the discharge of those du-
tics.
(Signed)
I'nos. A. COMPTON, Presf.
LEVI C. HARRIS,
GEORGE OvERAKER,
JOHN DUCKER,
B. CAMPBELL.
On motion, it was resolved that the editor
Of the Southern Telegraph be requested to
publish the proceedings of this meeting.
The Board then adjourned sine die.
]. w. COLEMAN, Clerk.
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15

Will not the wings confess, that. Mr. Van
Burcn's heart is far purer and whittier than
Gen. Harrison'sr-- Worcester Republican.
No-but they will confess, that his liper
is winter.
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15

"Col johnson has stood up against the
ragings Of the battle storm, with his bare
bosom borne to its merciless peItings."
MaysriHe Monitor.
Why didn't the old fellow button up his
jacket?
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15

*Dr. Smith contends that there are no fevers
but idiopathic Cevers. DR.. Eberle in his Prac-
tice, remarks: "Fever, as has already been OBJ
served, always, perhaps, commences by local
irritation, or morbid excitement. Even when
the disease results from causes that act imme-
diately on the internal surface Of the vascular
system. The irritation, or primary morbid ex-
Citement, is probably confined, at first, to com
paratiWey small portion of the system" 1t
might be inferred, from the manner the doctor
has qualified his language by the use of the words
w perhaps" and "prObably," that he enter
tanned doubts as to the correctness his pro-
nositiou. But, from the explanations and Illus
trations that follow, it IS evident the author
was conyinccd of its truth. By what process Of
reasoning he arrived at a conviction Of the ex-
istence Of idiophatic feVers, after the admission
Of these facts, am at q loss to determine. II the
assertions contained in the proposition be true,a'
they evidently are, the absurdity Of such CON
cIusiOn Is evident.
I In certain states Of the system slight causes
will produce powerful effects.
It tappears, from late English papers, that
war between Great Britain and Russia il
anticipated, in which Fnnce will be ne
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15

A BROAD HINT TO oMUsICIANs.-A man,
named Owen McCarty, was recently SEN
fenced for three months TO the House of
Correction, by the Police Court of Lowell,
Mass. for being common fiddler.
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15

We are requested to state that B. F.
JONES, Esq. will continue to act as MagiS-
trate in the Rodney District, if reelected.
Southern telegraph., 1836-07-15

"What great thing has Martin Van Buren,
ever done for the Southg"
Lynchbmgh Virginidn.
If Mr.. V B. has failed to do any great
thing for the Southern States, it is surely no
fault of his. Has he not proposed to give
them nearly million of additional voters by
conferring the right Of suffrage upon their
negrOes2
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-01-07
SUMMARY.

Matthias, the Prophet has joined the
Mormons.
The Antimasons Of Pennsylvania have
nominated Gen. Harrison for the next Pres
idency.
Rev. Octavius Winslow, Of New-T ork,
has taken the pastoral care of the second
Baptist Church in the city of Brooklyn.
There are 567 students, of all classes, in
Yale College. Theological, So; Law, 81
Medical, 60; Literary, Alb, In the Fresh
man Class alone, there are 1875.
The Presbyterian Synod of Gennesee Co.
N. Y. have passed decided resolutions a.
gainst slavery, petitioning the General As
sembly Of that denomination to take meas
ures to rid their church of the foul sin.
The ladies Of the Church and Society,
of which Rev. J. K. Converse is pastor in
Burlington, have contributed one hun
dred and fifty dollars to constitute him a
life director Of the American Bible Socie-
ty.
Mr. Clay left his seat in the Senate, Dec.
81. to bury his only daughter.
There was terrible earthquake on the
goth of August in Kassarich, ancient
Cesarea and Cappadocia, which continued
for seven successive hours. About 1000
houses were thrown down, and many
lives were lost.
Two men have lately been convicted of
arson, in Boston. The atrocious deed
was committed under the influence of rum
Oak and pine wood are 81 50 per cord
in New York-hickory, 50 90.
1.-The sales of land at Bronson, Michi-
gan, during 6 months ending Oct l.,
1885, amounted to S652,794-making an
average sale per month of 9lOs,79O.-
The sales Of October exceeded those for
the whole year Of 1884. by SIS, 900. being
SI04,7Q4"
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-01-07
the following Senators were appointed.
I Mr. Benton, Mr. Wright Mr. Clayton
MIR Critenden, aud Mr. Preston.
. MONDAY Dec. rs

= - s. a. q . sMONDA1I DcC. 20. -
= Among memorials was one present.
ed by Mr. Wright from rs citizens of n,
York, in relation to the late fire an that
city, praying relief, and specifying vari-
Gus ways in which it might be extended
by Congress. After some remarks by
Mr. Wright, + -. 49, = =
Z. MrWebster said he hoped the memoir
.alwould be printed with all possible de-
spatch, that the members of the senate
might have an opportunity to read it, 1t
appeared to be long and reasoned paper,
stating the grounds, both of right and ex-
pediency, on which relief in the specified
modes, was asked.
The memorial was referred to the COM
mittee on finance.
Mr. Calhoun gave notice that he should
tomorrow ask leave to introduce bill tc
regulate the deposites of the public money
ofthe United States; bill to change the
Constitution of the United States and q
bill in relation to the mail, and for other
purposes, which the reporter could no
distinctly hear.
Several resolutions heretofore moved
and lying on the table, were considered
and ad opted.
The following bills were read a second
time and referred to the appropriate com
mittees:
The bill to change the organization o
the general post office.
The bill providing for an increase O
the corps Of engineers.
The bill granting quantity Of land tt
the state of Missouri for internal improve
ments.
The joint resolution for supplying the
members of the senate with newspapers
was read a second time, and ordered to b.
engrossed for third reading.
After spending some time in Executive
business the senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The house resumed the consideration
Of the motions to refer to committees the
message ofthe president transmitting the
state constitution and other documents
fromthe convention of Michigan, held 70
the purpose offorming state government
| The Speaker stated the question to be
first, on the motion to refer the subject t
| the committee on territories second, t
refer it to the committee on the judiciary
1 and last, to refer it to a select committee.
Referred to the committee on the judi
ciary. Yeas, ll3-nays, II.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-01-07
TRIAL FOR MURDER.

The trial Of Mrs Peake, Of Randolph,
for the alleged crime Of murder, by ming
ling arsenic in food given to a relative Of
the same name, took place at Chelsea last
week, Judge Collamer presiding. The
trial is understood to have excited much
interest," Counsel for the State, Edmund
Weston, Esq. and William Hebard, Esq.
for the prisoner, VIM. Upham, Esq. Of
this place. The Jury, in a few minutes
after the case was committed to them
brought in a verdict of GUILTY.
Slate Journal.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-01-07
MONT TELEGR APH.

against other subjects, or against the other
side of this subject. At our beginning the
door was thrown open, and has been held
wide open ever since. For ourselves, we are
very we'll satisfied, as a general thing
with the character Of communications recei-
we'd, and it is not known to US that our read
ers are not. Ii there are those who wish for
something diferent, they have only to fur
nish US, either personally or by proxy, with
such sound, well-written articles as they ap-
prove, and for which they will be response
bic.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-01-07
WEEKLY RECEIPTS.

John Bowker, 81 so; Madison Bow
ker l 50; H H. Hale, so; Rev. Ros-
well Mears, 50; Rev. N. H. Downs,
l so; Medad Baker, So Horatio Good
rich, so; Truman Williams, 5O;-
Isaac Y. Newton, so; VIM. Hawkins,
SO; Rev Alva Sabin, So George
Cutting, 2 90; John Cakes, so; 0.
Crane, so; S. S, Barney, 50; R.
Rockwell, so; Truman GaIusha, so;
Rev. Archibald Wait, 200; James Vando-
Sen, 2 90; Alfred Hovey, 90; VIM.
Burnham, CO., NJ J. Walker, / Co.,
1oungIovc Bixby, o IS IL IL percent.
discount for postage. Lorrain Cults, 200;
Josephus Smith, O5O; Jewett Bovnton,
50; Harvey Bige'ow, l 50 /; Moses
Pollard, 0 so; Joseph Green, 0 50 -
Nathan Parmenter, co; VIM WoIcott,
, 90; E. S. Newcomb, so; Seth Town,
so; Joseph Baraos Jr. Q so; Lurana
NeWcomb, so AlI5il Seaver, 0 50; Fred
eric ScofeId, OF: Levi Bacon, 90 -
Daniel Rowlev, 0 so; Joseph Wright,
0 so; Israel Davis, 2 co. John r. Ar
mold, l 90; E. PiIlsbury, Q so; Rev.
Martin Grow, , 90; John NJ. Scott, 200;
Warner Durfce, So Silas Grove, 200;
Levi Hazeltine, SO; James Barlow,
50; Dea, Isaac Fisher, so: D. Cobb,
so; L. Farewell, l so; B. Pierce,
| 50; R. Harrington, 50; G. Persons,
l 50; S. Baker, SO; S. Barrett l so.
The $40, credited to the Agent in Cam.
bridge, in No. IL, should have been 10 the
following individuals:
Andrew Story, so; Timothy Thomp.
son, SO; Martin Reynolds, / 50; Z.
Ford, SO; John Walbridge so; j. N.
| MellendE. ! 50. Sophia Hin | 50
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-01-07
To FoRN A NIGORoUs MINI

Let every youth early settle it in his
mind, that if he ever would be any thing,
he has got to make himself; or in other
words, to rise by personal application.-
Let him always try his own strength, and
try it etectuajly, before he is allowed to
call upon Hercules. Put him first upon
his own invention; send him back again
and again to the resources Of his own
mind. and make him feel that there is no.
thing too hard for industry and persever-
ance TO accomplish. In his early and
tinid flights, let him know that stronger
pinions are near and ready to sustain him,
but only in case CT absolute necessity
| When in the rugged paths Of science, and
difficulties which he cannot surmount i'm
pe1o his progress, let him be helped over
them: butnevcr let him think Of being led
when he has power to walk without help ;
nor Of carrying his ore to another's fur
, mace, whom he can melt it down in his
own