Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-10-07

MN narrowly We Couid not hnd any sort Of writing
We told him 10 pull OF his boots, which he seemed
10 be indifferent about; but WE got one boot off, and
searched in that boot, and could find nothing. But
we found there were some papers in the bottom of
his stocking next To his foot, on which We made him
pull of MS stocking, aud found three papers wrap
ped up. Nj. Pauding looked at the contents, and
sand he wasa spy. We then made him pull off his
other boot, and there found three more papers at
the bottom OF Ms foot, within his stocking.
Upon this We made him dress himself and ask
ed him what he would give us TO let him 20. He
SAID he would give us any sum Of money. | asked
him whether he would give US his horse, saddle, bri-
die, watch and one hundred guineaS He said,
yes, and told US he would direct them to any place,
even II II was that very spot, 50 that We could get
them. | asked him whether lie would not give US
more. He said he would give us any quantity OF
dry goods, or any of money, and bring it to any
place we might pitch upon, so that we might get IT,
Mr. Paulding answered, mo, if you would give us
ten thousand guineas, you should not stir step"
then asked the person who called himself John
Anderson, it he would nat get away if it lay in his
power. He answered, 'yes, would" told him
did not intend he should. While taking him a
long, we asked h'm few qIeStIons and we stopped
under shade. He beg red us not to ask him cues
tons, and said when he came to any commander
he would reveal all.
"He was dressed in blue over-coat, and tight
body-coat that was of kind of carel color, though
rather deeper red than claret. The button holes
were laced with gold tnsel, and the buttons drawn
over with the same kind of lace. He had on
round hat aud nankeen wastcOat and breeches,
with flannel wastcoat and drawers, boots and
thread stockings
The nearest military post was North Castle,
where Lieut. Col Jameson was stationed with
ma ri nf ShaltoniS nt ,rnunnnS To that
place it was resolved to take the prisoner; and with
in few hours he was delivered up 10 Jameson
with all the papers that had been taken from his
boots.
Height of Impudence.--To 90 into printing
Office, lolk over the compostor's shoulder and
read his copy.-Lepisiorn Tel.
Ditto.--To 20 into an editors room, rum
mage among his newspapers, and look over his
shoulders to read his manuscript. Wheeling
Gag.
Height Of Honesty.--To go into a printing
Office, and set your name up in some fancy job
type, and pocket it by accdeut,-Ib.
Height ofJusice.--To kick such rascals o, t
without ceremony. -Pubhc Ledger
Height Of Generosiiy.-To come into our
OHlCct dllu Shll IOI ytut
subscript lon.--Dedham Pat
Motto be pitied.-I do not pity person groan-
ing under the miseies of the tooth-ache, who
has not courage enough to have the tooth extrac-
ted.
great many Of the best things said by the cce-
brated Burke were uttered in the course of these
debates, when the foolish Of the time empted the
| h,, III, r,,.nc. hoin,r III
being the middle order and his being totally above
tie calibre of fashionable trihers who would listen
to nothing but an epigram, could understand moth,
inr but a double entendre, often left him nearly
alone with the few necessary attendants OF ministers
on the Treasury bench. On one of these nights he
anmadvertet, in strong terms, on some acts of the
Cabinet. George Onslow, who probably thought
that he had now some chance ofdiStnctlon by Crap
ping with Burke, and showing, if not his WISDOM
at least his zeal, started up and said hauglty, that
he mut call the honorable member TO a sense OF his
duty, and that man should be suffered IN his pre-
Sence to insult the sovereign Burke listened, and
when 0n low had disburthened himself othls loyal
ty, graveIy addressed the Speaker: "Sir, the hon
orabe member has exhibited much ardor but little
discrimina tion.-He should know that, however |
may reverence the King, am not at all bound, nor
at all Inclined to extend that TO his Minis
tiers. may honor his majesty, but, sir, can see
no possible reason for honorng," and he glanced
| round the Treasury bench, Chs Maestys man ser
want and maid servant, his OK and ms ass p
Booic Kaiues.--The Legislature of Alabama
have passed law providing that ii any person
with Bowie Knife, ARKANSAS tooth pick" or
any weapon resembling the same, shall cut or
stab another, by reason Of which he dies, 1t shall
be adudged murder, and the offender shall suffer
as 1.-THE killing had beea by maace aiorcthought
The act also imposes penalty for the sale OF
such weapons.
Fatal Dusl.--Juus Vairin, one Of the most
influential and respectable merchants Of New
Orleans, fell in a duel on the 29h uIt. The
name of his antagonist is not gwen IN the papers
As usual the circumstances which led to the fatal
meeting were trivial. Mr. Vairin was formerly
connected with tho house Of VaIrn n Reel, St.
Louis.
"Comparisons are odurous."-The London
New Monthly Magazine calls Jim Crow ian ex-
otto of rare and delicate .faror." Whew!--dat
smelIen bottle Miss. Dinah.
do not pity bcggar who lost his money by
gambling
do not pity man who has failed in business
in consequence fhis own neglect and cxrava-
gance.
american Charlottesville are born in hur-
ry," saws an American writer, tive are educated
al speed. We make IA fortune with the wave Of
wand, and lose il in like manner, to remake and
relosc it in the twnkng Of an eye. Our body IS
locomotive, travelling at ten leagues an hour; our
spirit high pressure engine; our life resembles
shooting star, and death surprises US like an cleo
trio stroke"
Economy.--A neighbor of ours, says the fco-
mans Gazette, informs US that wood goes fur
Their, when left out Of doors, than when well
housed: some Of bis having gone upwards q q