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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21
GEOGRAPHY OF TEXAS.
MILAN. COUNTY,,


Boundaries. county is bounded as
follows :-"Beginning at the Rio NavaSoto
at the upper crossing on the road that leads
from San Antonio de Bexar to Nacogdoch-
es thence following the said road west
wardIy until it reaches the extreme heights
that divide the waters Of the BRACES and
Colorado; thence following the said heights
northwardly to a clump Of live oak trees
in the cross timbers; thence eastwardly
with the said cross timbers to the extreme
heights that divide the waters Of BRACES
aud Trinity; thence on a south course TO
the Rio NavasotO; thence with the said Ma.
vasnto to the point of beginning.
This county is large enough to form
respectable state government. L includes
nearly all that country known as Robertson 9
colony. and is more than 300 miles from
north to south, and $50 from east to west.
The soil is generally Of the first order; i
contains much more timber than the coun-
TRY near the coast, and has great numbeI
Of beautiful springs and clear riyulets q
drumming water. II is calculated 20 supper
asdense apopulation as any country onearth
Streansa.--The NavasOto forms the east
ern boundary ol this county. i may at
ttrifing expense be rendered susceptible 9
keel boat navigation. for 40 or 50nliles i
principal tributaries are Caney creek an
Bhffalo creek. Il affords rich and exteI
siye bottoms, and is rarely subject to inuE
dation.
The Little BRACES rises 4 few miles ca
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21
A JuggIer jagged.

Mons. Blanca strolling magician, who
advertises to perform many wonderful
fests, accomplished one yesterday which
mast h2ve astonished himself Among other
things, he proposed in his advertisement to
trarfer any given thing to any given place,
not more than a mile distant, even to the
vaults OF q bank or into an iron safe. BY
way OF showing his talents in this wav, he
got in row yesterday, and suddenly, by the
rid of Marshall Kirk, transported himself
to locked room in the stone safe near the
court h'use. Few jugglers can beat that,
and theF art, is is said, will not avail TO help
them Ot.-C2e00eLand Herald.
justice has Overtaken the rascal at last
Our beslwishes to that end accompanied
him, whn he beat a retreat from this city,
leaving u minus some ten or fifteen dollars,
for JOB printing. The man who would Jug
gle primer out of his just dues, can expect
in this lani but little mercy. Co where he
will, he flds himself viewed with an eye Of
suspicion, and the fame of his misdeeds
rung in hi ears. by the sentinels of the
press. Our CIeaveland brethren will do US
favor by calling on Mons. Blanc, who left
Us blank Eote in payment of the above
mentioned sum thereby causing our counte-
nance to tie oVershadoWed with a very blank
expression, aud requesting the payment o.
our bill. They can appropriate il to thC
benefit of some of their benevolent societies
asst will give them too much trouble t
transmit it to u.s. Wheeling Cax.
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From the U. s. Gnzette.

THE INDIANS CONFIDENCE.
The Fox tribe Of Indians went a few
weeks since to hunt. as they wei in a fam
isEing state; but while engaged in their pur-
SUITS, they were beset by band Of Sioux.
A serious conflict ensued, in which the
Foxes lost IL killed and IS were badly
wounded. Wau-cooh-au-she, the princi-
pal warrior of the Foxes, gives an account
Of his nations disaster, in letter to Gen.
Street, which he closes with the following
empha ic paragraphs:
''A1y Father:-I am one Of the no unded
and expect neUer to see you again. have
followed your advice, and have done the
best could for my nation, and ~ do not
far to die"
There is spirit of conscious virtue in the
above paragraph, that is most deserving of
admiration. The gallant warrior acknow-
lodges the deep responsibilities resting upon
him, as Chief-but he is cOmforted with
the consciousness of duty perfol med. He is
not arrogant--he does not boast Of the great
acts of his life-of victims to his anger-of
territory acquired. or injuries Tevenged-he
tonly says, 81 have done the best could for
my nation"
''Who does the best he can. does well, acts
Angels can do no more"
| And, in this humble confidence, the gal
| liant chief exclaims, 81 do not fear to die. :"
| We know not what are the hopes of that
tribe beyond the grave; whether that dis
Densation. by which ''l life and Immortality
are brought to light" has reached them
or whether the Chief
Thinks, admitted to that equal sky,
His faithful dog shall bear him company.
But the cause of the old mans confidence
lis worthy Of note. And we may well ask
where is the white Chief who, when hi
EfeeIs that power and the thirst Gifts exer
lcise, are passing from him, can exclaim, 81
1aave done the best / could for my country
and am not afraid to die!"
Passion, prejudice, selfish views, party
pride, personal animosity, or personal faVo
. ritism, that deceive men all their lives, seen
to lose portion of their power, at the close
Then. tired discrimination drops its mask
! and the Chief must have in store a treasur,
Of good works, if he is buoyed above apPre
hensious of death.
] Poor Wau-cooh- au-she. smitt.n with tn
IlOss his nation had sustained, and smartin
2 with wounds, that were never to be healed
found, on the very verge of death, a ne
bitterness added TO his cup. ''Father,
). expect never TO see you again." And WI
= lis ne, Chief or servant, that does not find
9 though he may not ''fear to die''-that SON
y objects, upon which he may not look agaiI
= drsg him back, and compel him, when
> would press forward, with confidence ar
dignity, to hang reluctant upon life and
" "Cast ore longing, lingering look, behind;
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From the New Orleans Bee
Mnnrfll ERann1,0mfre.

BY the steamer Robert Morris, cap
tain Masse, from Louisville, we learn
that, at a wood yard above Natchez,
on Sunday evening last, a difficulty a.
rose between captain Grossly, OF the
steamboat Galenian, and one Of his
deck passengers. Capt. @. drew q
Bowie knife, and made 3 pass ct the
throat of the passenger, which failed e
do any harm, and the captain then or
dered him to leave his boat. The mar
went on board Is get bis baggage, and
the captain Immediately soughtthe ca
BIN for pistol. As the passenger wa
about leaving the boat, the captain
presented q pistol to his breast. whlcl
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21
From the Louisville Journal.
NEfRefsafmD

The news Of the admission OF Messrs'
Claiborne and Ghoison totheir seats 10 Con-
eress for the whole term of two ears mas
reached Mississippi, yet the Wings Of that
State, we are glad to learn. are resolved 20
- forward. without tile slightest regard %
She decision, and TO vote for their two cam
a;dates. Messrs. Prentiss and WordJ at the
regular election. We perceives too that
ssSseral az the Warmest Van Buren, papers,
includinr The Natche9 Free Trader are bat
alinq n The canvass and exhorting al theft
nolitical friends 70 rally at the polls to'
/ Messrs. Claiborne and GhCison. An eiec'
tiOn win be regularly held; the Wing can
didates will inevitably sacceea by large ma
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21

snapped. instantly the enraged and
wronged individual seized capt. Grossly
by the throat, and brought him to the
ground, when he drew dirk and stab
bed hum eight or nine times in the
breast, each blow driving the weapon
into his body up to the hilt. The pas
senger was arrested, carried to Match
ez, tried and acquitted. What me-
lancholy commentary upon the fire.
quent use of deadly weapons!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21

nobody knows, rag-tag, and
bOb-tail--Of all sects of Christians.
Now this is to inform all emigrants to
Wisconsin Territory, that there is suf-
fcient land belonging to Uncle Sam,
without failing my claim; therefore
take notice. all We Hoosiers, Pukes,
Buckeyes, Suckers, Corncrackers,
Yankees, Flat Heads, Wolvereens,
Buck-Skln', Herring Bones, SpeCula-
tors, Land Pirates, or what not, that if
any one Ofyou has squatted on my i'm.
Provement and. don't absquattIe before
/ get there, / will row you up Salt
Creek-greRss and gridiron. you, and
knock you into the middle ofnext week,
so help me Noses.
nDYYnrNAT T1a r,v1
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Notice.

LAVE placed ALI notes and
rcountS due to the firm Of John B vii.
Hnddlcston, To myself; to myself as
HAN Of Paul and Early Hendrick; and
e estate Of GuStavuS HentfriLk in the
Of Dickinson & Boykin, for settle
and collection, who are authorized to
lute suits upon all which are not arrang-
mon the first of March next.
JOHN HUDDLESTON.
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WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
Take Notice.

HE Subscriber being deterln.
inCd to close his business, would res
fully inform all those indebted tn him
Dote or account, that he will without d'S-
lion place all such as will come uutler
Jurisdiction Of a magistrate, in the hands
bat officer for collection on the goth OF
month. Those who wish to avoid costs,
payment, will find lheir notes and ac-
hts, at the counting room os my old stand.
CHAS. II. ALBERT.
Nov. IL. 1887 9 If.
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s. A. SALTONSTALL.
SURGEON DENTIST,

COsOsSISbpCS, tElt.
N ANUF ACTURE Err Of Ina
VI corruPlible Porcelain teeth, has much
easure in informing the citizens Of Column
ns and vicinity that he intends making Co
INDUS his permanent residence, and offers
IS services to those who may favor him
18th their confidence in his profession. He
lill attend to all diseases incident to teeth,
eeps constantly on hand al kinds Of teeth
bat are used for insertion; also the most APP
.FOved denti6ces &c. for keeping the teeth
} healthy condition.
Persons within q reasonable distance o.
bis place, wishing operations Performed u
Is line, win meet with prompt attention oy
Morning him Of the fact. His charges VII
= moderate, and his operations ATTENDED
nth as little pain rs possible.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21

EFT the Columbus Hotel on Sunday
~ morning the 26th October, a stout
.Aick set man; fellow calling himself smith
Ar William McCready. The said chap
jeff very uneeremoniouslys never said q
word about lis bin. About the same time
mere was Saddle, Bride and Martingale
1,,,aSing from my Stable. This Is to warn
" IaverA keepers in Mississippiiand Ala
oama. against the said MeCready. IS be-
''eve him to be a rogue.
G. II. LIVINGSTON.
columbus, Nov, z, ls3Y--8-3
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Rtafa LeaiaIafIina.

The Legislature cf-shis State convened
at the capitol on Monday last at the usual
hour-upon the roll of the House being
called, 81 members were present. After
the other necessary arrangements, the house
proceeded to elect Speaker, when Jas. w.
McClung, Of Madison, and Benz. G. Shields,
Esq. Of Marengo, were put in nomination.:
Mr.. McClung received So votes, and Mr..
Shields "a; G. B. Frierson, Esq. Of Pick
ems, was elected Chief Clerk, and w. Gar
rett. Assistant; Mr. T. Price, EDgrossing
Clerk; Capt. J. Tatom, Door keeper; and
James Rather, Messenger.
Hon. Jesse Beene of Dallas, was elected
President of the Senate, without oPPosi-
ton. T.. D. Conner was chosen as Secre-
tary Of the Senate. and r. B. Childresss
Assistant Secretary; and A. B. Thomas
Door-keeper.
On yesterday the two Houses proceeded
to the election of State Printer, when
Messrs. Ferguson & Eaton, publishers Of
the Flag of the Union. received us votes
no other person being in nomination. -JFewS.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21

It's worthy of remark. that when cold
weather approaches, and other vegetables
begin to fade, whiskers sprout up and four
ish with the utmost vIgof. Many face
which in summer appeared barren as the
deserts Of Arabia, 10 winter is in most lnxu-
RANT crop. Every thing in its proper sea
son-cowslips in spring, cucumbersin sum-
mer, cantelopes in autumn, and whiskers 70
winter.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21
EIeCfi0n of Speaker..

1t will be seen, by reference to our sketch
Of Legislative proceedings, that Mr.. Nc
Chung was elected over his opponents Mr..
Shields, by a considerable majority. This
is not to be regarded as test of the strength
of parties. Il is true that the Wings, not
only in the Legislature, but throughout lhe
State, were in favor of the election Of Mr..
McClung; aud that so far as the Van Buren,
party concentrated upon a party candidate
It was upon Mr.. Shields, a very popular
aud talented member Of the party; but ma
nv voted for Mr.. McClung for reasons alto
gether distinct from any party question.
| His well known experience in the business
of legislation, was a reason ofweight.
He had been Speaker of the Honse Of Re-
representatives. before, and given great sa-
tisfaction in that capacity. The ability and
promptness with which he discharged the
duties of the Chair, his well tried imPaFtia-
lily, Joined with his conciliatory dePoft-
meat and suavity Of manners presented mo:
tives for this election, Of avery influential
character.
We regard the election. therefore, rather
as an evidence Of the justice aud HoeralltY
of the House, and the, freedom Of q MAORI
" Of its members from the pfoscriptive sPl-
rit, than as any test whatever OF parry
strength.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21

NEWSPAPER DEBTs.-The conduct
of some, who call themselves honorable
men, in regard to debts of this descnP-
ton, is infamous; and means are some
times resorted, to for evading their pay
ment. which are shameful. When a
man, after regularly receiving News
paper for years, pleads that he only in
tended to take it for one gear; or when
another pleads the Statue of Limita-
tons in bar of a just claim, we feel dis
posed to gazette these bankruPts in IN
tegrity, and expose them to the scorn
of honest people. There is no money
more hardly earned than the SubscriP-
tons of NEWSPAPERS, and it is shame
for any man, who is able, to hesitate to
discharge his account, when presented
raleigh Register.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21

The Hon. John Fernando HamtrammOck
Claiborne. representative in Congress from
Mississippi, has addressed document to
the citizens of that State, intended as de-
fence of his treacherous conduct. In that
document he takes occasion to denounce his
opponents as Creeping things so small.
that they could crawl under the hollow Of
his foot without being crushed" This re-
mark, which Claiborne attempts to pass off
as his own, is stolen word for word from a
speech delivered a few months ago in the
Pennsylvania Convention. The fellow, for
the sake of abusing the Wings, stoops to
absolute thievery; the opponents that he
mentions are thief's opponents; and the
hollow Of the foot that he speaks of is the
hollow Of a thief's foo. It we'll becomes
such chap to put on airs.-B.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21

critics; they will goto w ashington on the
first Of December, and claim the seats as.
signed them BY the voice Of Mississippi:
and, in that event. we know Il to be the oTJi.
Mon Of at least one of the Mississippi Sena.
tors, that the House OF Representatives will
reverse its lats decision and recOgnze them
as members.
We take the following from tbs ViekS-
burg Register Of the 18th:
1--WE shall support our candidate, what
ever course may be taken by the larty.'-
Whether the State Of MissiSsippils to be
debarred Of Wing representation In Con-
gress by usurpation or not, one thiIg is Ger
tain, just verdict will be rendered. Ifthe
party of wire workers shall deternine not
to run their candidates, who DARE not
submit their claims to the judgment of the
people, we willr0B ours. and whether they
are elected rsiLh nr without opposition, the
question. may be further sealed between the
whig representative of the people and the
gentlemen will then hold their seaV. with
out the sanction Of tbs people of the safe
by virtue of the decision of the House Of Re-
representatives.. We must not relax our eff
forts one jOt nr title. Let every Wing go
to the polls and support his principles
The true Representatives Of the State will
claim their seats at the next session, Whe-
Their their opponents run or not it is impoF-
tant that we should give them vote which
will make them heard and fix the seal of
just reprobatioh upon the determination of
the present incumbehts to retain their seats
unauthorized by the votes Of the people Of
Mississippi.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21

The New Orleans papers of Thursday
last, contain news, received by the Brian
borChue, of projected inSurrection among
the negroes on Red River, which was 10
have commenced at Bayou Rapide, a few
miles from Alexandria. The True Ameri
can says:
''It appears that a slave of a planter.
Mr.. Compton, informed his master, thar
the negroes we're forming plans TO kill all the
white males, and to spare the females and
ckildren-and that if he would go to a GER
tain meeting house, where his negroes as
seWblcd for the purpose of preaching, he
would discover all their plans. Mr.. Comp
ton did go, in company with four others,
but learned very little more of the matter.
His informer then told him, that the ring
leader Of the gang, was one of his own
| slaves, and that he had sworn vengeance
against his master, Cor taking him out of his
house and sending him to the field. The
plan of this fellow, it appears, was, to raise
an insurreotion, first at Alexandria, next
| Natchitoches, and then to turn their steps
to Orleans and kill all the whites; the ne
groes, however, GOULD not agree, which
| frustrated all their plans. One party was
for sparing the women and children, the
other for an indiscriminate massacre, Mr.,
I f1AO'bS " lSOh NhNSO tSS(tSO dIICSt'
ed his house servant, the chief, and he con-
fessed on the gallows, that it had been hi.
intention to kill his master.
On the 10th and 18th instant, nine were
hung, and ahirty others were taken and i'm,
prisoned. It hoped that all their plan.
will be fully discovered. A strong patrO
and guard is kept up by day and night, anC
confidence is continued.
Besides the slaves, three free negroe
had been hung, and it was intended to driv
away all free persons of color.
We have further heard a report that Mr.
FuziIin had shot white man who had bee
completing with the slaves. A Spartan
was also taken but made his escape.
A letter, il is said, from the piOus an
philanthropic Arthur Tappan, was f1un
on the person zone Of the slaves, invitin
them to the deed.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21

We copy the following curious mo-
tice from a paper recently established
in Wisconsin Territory :-NelO York
Star.
"Whereas ! has got an item that my
claim in Skunk Settlement, on the
Wabsapinecon river, has been jumped
BY some foreigners, outlaws, cut
t6roats, beefstealers; coming IRON
some poor worn out country, Coz
knows where, Tom, Dick and Harr!
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CONVICTION & CALHOUN.

2. S. The manufacturer designs emigra-
{ to Columbus, and has sent the above
rs asa specimen Of his work, and war;
pts them to be equal to any in this country.
lhey do not perform well, purchasers
ve the privilege Of returning them.
Columbus, September 10, l837.-2-tf
Oct. 9, 1887. #
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are House Charges,

II have established the follow.
iNg rates Of charges in cur business
bis place:
forage on Cotton per Bale, or Merch-
ze per Bbl., for FIRST month. IS cts.
half price for every succeed
ing month
hippiug, Receiving, & For
warding. GA delivery, l2l-2
Weighing Cotton per Bale, ~ l-2
De. uldz. per 100 pounds 3
Iar king Cotton per bale, GA
COMMISSIONS for advancing or guarantee
ing freighls, per CT.
Commissions on Sale Of mdz. "
Do. on bacon at retail, 10 "
Do. for guaranteeing
sales Of Merchandise sold
On credit,
DmmiSSion for collecting. s
expenses attending the same.
orage will bv charged on all Merchan-
sold Ivy US at the above rates.
hargeS required in every instance on
Kerry Of the articles stored.
CLARKE & co,
ESTES, & co.
Columbus, Nv. l837.-9-tf
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21

John Beach. Loan Commissioner in Ma
CARA county. n. Y, another of Mr.. Van
Buren's long-legged pet banks. has abseon-
ded with full vaults to parts unknown.-Ib.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21

A correspondents Of the MaysviHe Eagle
asserts. and the editor Of the paper says
that the assertion can be fully substantiateds
fhss the Hon. Thomas Morris, II. 5. Seua-
tor from Ohio, on landing few days agoak
Ripley and learning the decision Of Judge
Red Of the Mason Circuit Court u 3 certain
slave-case, declared with great en- E'n.sls'
stThat war ought to be immediaeely eectar-
ed against Kentucky; that perfect tcu-ln'
terconrse should take place, and that every
Kentuckian should be shot down. e soon es
he set his foot on the Ohio side.
we vondeF Nhefher the chiValrous Sen.
ator viii Sc willing 20 SCI his fellow citizens
the example of shooting down kentuckians.
| II Kentucky and Ohio must light. let eheuss
laccording to the olden usagess sttlc me
fss15 IS Champions Hon. Ihes. NOR
ris can act a. Ohio's champion, ana g esF-
ltain Kentuckian, who once had &c Felicity
lot w-skinning the HonoI %
champion 81 she sesI4
Does Ohio asPeat s0t6s 81 -
Jar,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21

'UST received from the mandatory in
South Carolina, lot Of Hunters cele-
ted Cast steel Saw Gins Of different ST.
on consignment and for sale ut the Gus
arv prices.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21

A Van Buren, editor in Mississippi threat
ems a Wing brother that the Hon. Mr.
Gholson will ''swaiIow" him. We have lit
tie doubt that GhOlSon can do it. He sWal-
lowed 'Fhe lie" in his late war of words
with Mr.. Wise, and man that can swat
low that can swallow any thing.-B.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-21

DODU.a.T, MILLER, 8 co
Commission Merchants,
COMMERCE. STREET,
Mobile alabama
August, IS, 1878 #.
II. B. DRAKE & 60.
GIIcfiO1Oeers r General .Age1OfS,
COLUMBUS MISSISSIPPI
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-15
Land for Sale.

yHSHE undersigned offers for sale a tract
b of land situate upon the drains Of
rilhanses Branch, near the Back Noun
tain, in Berkeley county, and within three
miles of the coal mines, containing TWO
HUNDRED ACRES about 40 Of which
are cleared, and the balance finely cover
ed with thrifty pine and oak timber. The
improvements consist Of a good two story
dwelling house, and a fine apple orchard
Any person wishing to purchase can call
upon Edward Winning Esq, residing in
Creek valley, near the said farm,
who will show the premises and make
known the terms Of sale.
MARGARET PINKERTON.
Nov. Is. 1S37-9w.*