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GERS Of jusiicc.--to sistnin ut all haz.
ards tho majesty Of The luws-lllc
rights and privileges Of each and eve.
ny citizen no matter how dcbasod So
cicty must he reduced 10 tho most
loathsomo barbarism and our FREQ
institutions will become II mockcry.
and u byo-word Of reproach amongst
civilized nations OF tho Carih. WHY
should any man or set 0Fmen under
take to trample on tho laws of the
country? Upon what principle do
these enemies to the peace and hap
piness olsocioty arogato to them
selves the right of dispensing with the
laws of the land at pleasure why
do they outrage the feelings of the
community by usurping those sacred
functions which belong alone to the
sovereignty ofthc people of Missis-
sippi? fla Lynch club is permitted
to make and execute laws what has
become of that glorious right of every
freeman the trial by jury of his peers
according to the laws of his coun-
try2
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United States.--'rhc people will
then act uponil .---Sonthern Why.
TnuRsDAYmain,uaaNoyEMBER 80, 1887

We have accidentally seen an act passed at the
last session of the Legislature Of Mississippi, proyid-
ing "that all acts passed by the legislature of this
state since the PRONUNCIATION ofthe revised code of
ississippi, which in whole or in part, of public
nature, be reprinted and published" and also,
1.-THE state printer shall print fifteen hundred copies
thereof, in as nearly the same style and manner as
the present revised code as may be, and deliver
them TO the secretary ofstate on or before the 18TH
of June next" This act was passed in January
last, and here is the latter part of November and
no tldings ofthe laws yet. The people ofnorth
Mississippi have certainly u right to complain of
this unnecessary delay. VIII the state printer
be so good as to inform the public whether they
are, or will be printed at all.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE, ]
Washington October IS 1887.

Information has been officially re-.
|ceived from the United States Consul
at Matamoras that the port of Gall
weston and the Brazos in Texas have
been declared blockadedby the COM
Imander of the Mexican naval forces
in the Cult. The following isatrans1
lation of the Declaration as publish
ed in the Mercurio dc Eatamoraa
of September lst 1897. !
On board brig U,srbide,l
august 81, 1887. {
1.-THE undersi gned Commanding Gen.
Ieral ofthe maritime forces of Mexico
in the Gulfbeing provided with su6.
cient means and acting agreeabIy to
the orders of the Supreme Govern
ment to that effect do hereby declare
the ports OfGalvestonand the BRACES
to be actually blockaded conforma.
oily with the principles of maritime
and national right towards those nd
Itions with which the Mexican Repub.
lie has no treaties and with the basis
established by those treaties them
selves in the other cases; aIlowingsK
months warning from this day to all
vessels belonging to the United States
of the North the American Repub.
lies of the South and the Nations OF
Europe and three months warning to
those from the West Indies and the
British possessions in North Amerl1
ca and in the Peninsula of Yuctatah
within which periods they will not bq
made prizes by the vessels under my
command unless after they shall have
been spoken and warned of the block
ade they are found sailing towards
either of the two above mentoneq
ports: which warning shall be glvessa
by means of a note in the vessel1
patent signedby the officer who speah1
her,
And in order that this Declaratlo1
be duly made known the Supren9
Mexican Government has order !ls
lit be printed in the newspapers y
Matamoras Tampico and vs'1
Cruz. AZ n
God and Liberty.
JOSEDE ALBANIA:
NeaD Democratic Currency b
Never have any neople been NOR
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NOUa mOnStra creaUit-OvID.


NOra mons.ra crearif-OvID.
The NEW ExPERIMENT.-Much
noise is made about divorcing bank
and State. We are decidedly in IA
vor of divorcing Bank and e.rccutireI
but think it impoIitic to take from
the Legislative power of the land
the right to regulate the currency.
If we divorce bank and state and
adopt the Sub-Treasury scheme we
do nothing more than surrender the
whole monied power into the hands
ofthe Executive and leave the peo-
pie with a deprecated currency. Is
this curtailing the Executive patron
age? DO we diminish the influence
of the Executive when we give him
and his one hundred thousand min
ions the entire control of the revenues
ofthe country? II the people acqui-
csc in such plan to weaken the Ex-
ecutive, we shall think this is indeed
the age OF humbugs. 1t may be plas-
tered over with rhetorical fourishes.
bland sophistry and the weight of
character, yet the tedious monster
will jut out its deformities to the mind
of every man who is unswayed by
preiudices. ANational Bank. with
all the frightful evils which the NOR
bid fancy of General Jackson depitc-
ed, would not make monster equal
to the Treasury Hydra which the
new experiment would create.
We are, and always have been in
favor curtailing the immense and
growing influence of the executive.
and shall give any effort which shall
have prospect of attaining the de-
sired end, our cordial cooperation
The one proposed has the name
but also the features that will increase
the evil it designs toabate. The poo
pie need a currency-such curren.
cy as they once had and such as q
National Bank can again give us. A
: Bank gave us good currency, and
the people were satisfied with tiff a.
ny danger is to be apprehended from
amonied institution let us watch it
share its blessings and guard agains
its corrupting influence. But which
we ask, is more dangerous to the lib
critics ofthe people, the moniod inhu
ence under the control of one man
or under the control of the people
and their representatives? The for
mer is the Sub-Treasury plan-tht
latter, the National Bank plan, which
we have sufficiently tried and found tt
answer all the purposes of com
merce.
The currency has been destroyed
by governmental experimentsand thu
country will have to be convulsed a
gain and again we fear before it shall
be re-established. When our politi
cal quacks shall have brought tn,
people few times more to the verge
Of ruin we shall have a National Banl
established. The question Of BanI
must bemade the great question of tn
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For me Ripley Transcript.

sion OF communications, that have
been offered for publication in your
worthy paper, may not presume to
solicit a small space in one of your
columns, for the purpose of making a
few remarks, on, what | cansider,
one of the most abominable habits
that was ever INDUCED, by intelligent
and respectable ladies? The habit,
to which l alIude, is that which is
called, by those who indulge in it.
dipping, but which [ would rather
term snuff chewing.
have long looked upon this as a
breach of good mannersand decency,
and have anxiously looked for a
communication from ali ADLER pen:
but being disappointed, | make these
few remarks, hoping, that it may in
duce some person of greater ability,
to give us full chapter on the sub
ject.
1t is presumed, Mr.. Editor. that
scenes of the kind alluded to. have
not altogether escaped your notice.:
but supposing as do that all your
readers may not have had the disa-
greeable pleasure of witnessing such
scenes. will endeavor to give short
description of the manner in which
they 60 through the performance.
In the first place, when there is a
company together, they form them
selves into circle, and some one
produces a large round snuff-box,
and each one draws a long black
gum Swab, chewed at the end, to
make it soft. They commence bv
passing the box around, applying the
swabs to their mouths, then plunging
them into the snuff.box, again to their
mouths &c alternately, till they lit
orally filled their mouths with the de-
testable powder. They then com
mence an operation which is revol.
ting to the feelings ofali decent spec
tators. 1t reminds one of the swab-
Fl ing of a cannon after firing, or ofthe
j Tannerpumping his tan ooze. Then
they are as lavish ofthe ooze which
: they produce, as dis,iIIer would be
t with his Stops; spirting it out of their
mouths, to the almost extinguish-
ment of a village fire, and the no
small disgust ofthe spectators: por-
ton frequently stealing down from
j. the corners of their mouths, to the
great detriment of their tippets.
, We are led to exclaim.-Grea,
o God! Is this Woman? Is this the
: quintessence ofperfection, that has SC
). often been eulogised and extoIIed te
Heaven? Is this the angelic being
|. thou hast given man, to sooth his
t cares, and smooth his rugged patti
: through life? Alas how degenera
ted how fallen from that lofty sta
ton, she was destined to occupy
Instead of comforting him, she bu
serves to torture and afflict the think
ing mind.
!. But all this securing, they say is
: for the benefit of the teeth. Well
E admitting that it will advantage the
i. teeth; are there not times and places
/, that would be more appropriate, fol
administering the restorative, thar
$ those pitched upon by the victims o.
!, the filthy practice? Would not the
/ toilet room, or the kitchen fre-slde
% be better adapted to such citations
V than the Forum or stately Parlour?
r
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from tho north, and one from tho south cnc week,
We conceive We have right to complain OF such
gross neglect OF duty on ilie part Of The public o'
cors IN iha department, IL these public dropcs who
are too ignorant or too lazy TO inform Themselves as
TO their duty, lot them resign tina, honest and eli.
cent men may be appointed.
Our Circuit Court commences on Monday next,
we would suggest to the people chat il would be
and excellent opportunity for those who stay at
home, TO send in their names for the "liplcy
Transcript" those who come will, we have no
doubt subscribe for themselves,
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friend writes us from Alabama, and wants to
know if we have good roads in Missss pi, and a.
bove all the roads, he wants to know if we have a.
ny roads to preferment. We take this occasion to
answer our friend in the affirmative, that we have
excellent roads. We have the road to love strew-
ed with roses; the road of matrimony through net
ties; the road to honor through duel; the road
to prison through the courts of law; and the ROAD
to the grave through the apothecary's shor--but
the road to preterment was some time since reno
we'd to Washington city, on pass through it now
to the Presidents house, and we are told that it is
the dirtiea road in the United States.
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The subject off National Bank it will be seen
by the change in sentiment ofthe people of Mssis-
slppi is every day gaining strength in all parts o.
the United States, and is making considerable in.
roads on the corrupt Treasury system, which the
government officers have so long Rugged to theil
bosoms as their darling project, for gathering and
retaining power in their own hands. These views
OF National Bank we see by the plainest indica.
tons are fast gaining on the intelligence of the
people, and will finally destroy the Treasury plan
ana do away the idea of that miserable and corrsp
SUD treasury plan of the administration. Nc
plan which changes the government, and throws
the purse and sword into The same hands shoulf
ever receive the counenance of the people of this
government VIII the people of this once b,nnv
and hourshing country when thew examine ~,
SUBJECT agree that the sword and the purse sb,,
Dc welded by the same hand, and that a host q
greedy office holders, and the Vaccinations of ofic,
hunters with political stock lobbers and other han
gers on shall govern for the benefit oftbose of tb,
faithful, and the government be made bankun
tor their especial benefit! No Nevcr
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1he mails! the maits'!- not the mails. but Tho
Postmasters. 1t appears that the postmasters do
not know which way the mail travis to the NOV.
post ofhce' We have now been six weeks with
out any papers south of Pontotoc. with the avcon
ton of last week. and the regular supply of extr,s
before the election Sometimes we receive .ho
Natchez, Woodvie, Grand Gulf Vicksburu nj,
ton and Columbus papers, by the Tennessee mail,
and we frequently receive the Alabama and Ten.
nessae papers by the Pontotoc mail Our letters
are frequently mailed at Florence Ala. to Natchez
and thence back to their proper place Of destina.
tion.---Iast week the Memphis Enquirer, came tt
this place to Ripley Ten, and we suppos.
that tho packet directed to Ripley Mss, mus
lhave gone to Ripley Ten. Having but one mai
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In Ilshomingo s. Hoge is elected Sheriff
W. Cowen coroner, N, R. Click Clerk of Crcui
Court, Clerk ofthe Probate court 7. Pate. Judo,
Of Probate c. D. Key. q
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we have received the returns from the follow.
ing counties, viz: Tippah, Pontotoc, Tishompgo
Marshall, Yallabusha, Pamela, Lafayette, Chick.
saw, Desoto and Attala. These counties collec.
lively give Tor Governor-M Mutt 3O12, Morgan
1867, Grmble 224: orCongress-prentiss 2487
Word 1896, Claiborne 2421, Gholson 1859. S.
soon as the returns from all the counties are re.
celyed we shall give the vote of each county 50
perate.
The native American., 1837-08-26
WASHINGTON.
SATURDAY, AUGUST o6, 1897.
6 OUR coUNrRr-ALwArs RiGHr-BUT, RIGHT OR WRONG
COUNTRY"

We beg leave to thank those of our Editorial breth-
eren who have paid complimentary notice-not
to return thanks, would imply want Of gratitude
foreign to our character. Our paper will continue
its course, despite the false accusations made against
it, by interested and venal presses. Protesting party
bias, and feeling none that natural TO true Amer
can who of course must feel an interest in the
try, we have been attacked by party press. Once
for ALL deny any such character, and defy our ene-
mics point out any sentence in our paper that can be
tortured into such constructions and if advocating
American feeling in this country, (Which we believe is
still on the American continent and called the United
Staes) is to counter to the policy of this or that
party all that we can do is to leave to country
decide whether party should not be the pre-
dominant and orthodox one, and all these in opposition
heretics the of liberty, honor, and the coun-
try.
The native American., 1837-08-26
CORRECTOR,

Nh Editor: The following anecdote of Dr. franklin
is SO well adapted to the present times, that hope
you will give it place in the Native American.
During the administration of Sir Robert Wapole
Inc transportation of convicts to this country proved
great grievance. Dr.. Franklin wrote to the Minister
the thanks of the colonies for the mater nal care of Br
tain to the country, strongly manifested in this in
stance, and as satisfactory proof of American graft
tude sent him collection of rattesnakes which he adj
vised him to have introduced into his Majestys gar
dens at Kew in order that they might propagate and
him that they would be as beneficial
to his Majesty's English dominions, as the British
conricfs were to AMERICA
Here we have the sentiments of the great Franklin.
the Wlsest man, perhaps,e the world ever knew-ap
probatory of the principles Of our association expres
sed In the stongesi manner possible. Yet, the .aba
ny Arg's says these principles, which Washington and
Jefferson, and Franklin approved, are s.detestabe."-
This is democrat" for you, with a vengeance!
The native American., 1837-08-26
BY the President:
JOHN FORSYTH, Secretary of State.

We call the serious attention of the public to the
nervous and powerful communication, signed P, in
another column Our principles have been attacked
by newspapers supposedto be high in influence with
the democratic party and if correspondent is read
will be seen how easily the honest truth shame
down tn bels and slanders of unprncipled attacks
We do not envy the Editor Of the Argus his feelings
at reading the remarks of our correspondent. We shall
order paper to be sent to him with finger mark to
call his attention to the communication. He shall have
no excuse for not reading it, save the apology o.
fear. ...a
The native American., 1837-08-26
"lhe shivering tenant Of the frozen zone,
Boldly proclaims the happiest spot his own. )"

we remarked in another place that we were native
possessors OF this counyr by the right of the revol
tl.1 Our fathers contended for freedom. and at tho
same time for the permanent and entire fee simne
possession OF the SOIL few foreigners fought on our
slde-very few In proportion to those who fourht
against ns. When the war was ended, did not tbese
foreigners sit down under our fig and vine tree and
enjoy the fruits of victoryl Have not two genera
tons passed away since those eventul times and are
not their grand children natives in spirit bone and
blood! Un4uestionably they are. Then their rights
are paid to them in equal proportion to others who
contended in the struggle. The claim of gratitude is
satished-the debt cancelled between them and this
country. tshall it follow, that because twenty
lrlshmen or more died on our felds-because' hand
iul OF Poles or Engshmen watered with their blood
the tree of liberty, that we shall in phrenzy 6t Of
gratitude invite all Europe partake of our Govern
ment! The idea is preposterous. We see in fancy
the Warehouses Of Europe, and we hear the low
chuckle OF the poor inmates, when they think of the
hoax they are playing off upon us. Gratitude forsoob
uratnde to the sanctifed dead imparts hoier obiaa
uoh Gratitude to George Washington dictates that
we shouid treasure up his farewell address in onr
hearts and take to deep and earnest consideration
ms solemn warning against this very evil of foreion
ihiuehce, winch is crushing down our energies.
The native American., 1837-08-26

EXTRA SESSION OF THE 25th CONGRESS.
As the extra session of the new Congress convenes,
on the 4th of September that is, next Monday week,
we have inserted below copy of the Presidents Pro-
camation authorizing that act of the Executive in
call of the Senate and House of Representatives to
sembe at the Capitol deliberate ongreat and weigh
ty matters"
By THE PRESIDENT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas great and weighty matters, claiming the
consideration Congress of the United States,
form an extr occasion for convening them, ]
do, by these appoint the first Monday of Sep
tember next fo meeting at the city of Washing
ton; hereby requiring the respective Senators and Re
presentaves then and there assemble In Congress,
In order to receive such communications as may then be
made to them, and to consult and determine such
measures as in their wisdom may be deemed meet for
the welfare Of the United States
In testimony Whereof have caused the seal of the
l.. s. United States to be hereunto Affixed and signed
the same with my hand
Done at the city of Washington, the fifteenth
day of May, in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and thr:y-seven,
and of the independence ofthe United States
s the sixty-frst.
M. VAN BUREN,.
The native American., 1837-08-26

Mr.. Editor: l will thank you to endeavor to pro-
cure, list Of all the foreigners employed by the Ge
neral Government, and a statement as to when thew
were natufazed that is whether before or since thew
became ineumbents also the places of their BIRTH and
the compensation they are receiving, with the names
OF the different officers who appoint them.
CORRECTOR
We will cheerfully comply with the above request
provided our friends in the different departments will
transmit US the best information they have on the
subject. AS this is public matter, there can be no
indeiicacy In giving the date, therefore we hope
we shall receive the desired statements in time for our
next publication. ID.
The native American., 1837-08-26
AN AMBASSADOR IN A MEXICAN PRISON.

AN AMBASSADOR IN A MEXICAN PRISON.
correspondent of the New Orleans Commercial
Bulletin writes follows from Matamoras, under date
Of the 3lst July:
"The magnanimty shewn by the Texian Govern ,
ment in releasing all the Mexican prisoners in Texas
has been but poorly reeprocated the part Of this 60
vernment, in their of the Texan prisoners
now confined in the quarters Of this city. Among the
number of prisoners taken board the Texian armed
schooner Independence is the Hon. w. H. Wharton.
whose situation is truly deporable, and it would ap-
pear as if this government had singled him out to
wreak their vengeance upon. Since his arrival at Ma
tamoras, he has been confined In a very small room,
brstng with the bayonets Of his guard, without the
possibility seeing the light fheaven, except through
iron grates--denied the privilege Of writing or COM
mnnicating with any except his guard dependent
upon his for his daily food not having
been offered this last by the government--half de-
voured by the heas, half sulocated by the heat
tinuay plundercd by the guard, denied medical
aid when sick, his regular entirely destroyed at
night by the horrifc Of the sentinels within
few feet Of his bed render his situation miserable in
the extreme
The native American., 1837-08-26

Minister from AUSTRIA il is reported, is about to be
despatched to this country in the person of Baron
Marshall, lately Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotentiary at the court of Brazil.
The minister of Peru in letter to the secretary of
state, pays the following merited compliment Mr..
Larned the late charge des aaires to that republic
.'His excellency pays sacred debt, in acknowledge
ing, In an authentic form, the government of the
United States, that Samuel Larned the last CHARGE d.
aifaires the government Of Peru fulfilled with
the most laudabe, ability the functions with which he
has been invested; and that he carries with him. on
his return to the country of his BIRTH the STRONGEST
esteem and the most sincere affection Of the govern
ment, and of the inhabitants Of the confederation
'.The undersigned hopes that the mHister addressed
will make known to the president Of the United States
this testimonial of the friendship and gratitude which
Mr.. Laned has secured to himself in the discharge of
his duties."
Smyrna paper mentions that irman has been de-
ivered by the porte to Gen. Cass, American minister
at the Tuilees for passage up the Dardanelles for
the American frigate United States. After stay Of
some weeks in Consantlnople, General Cass will con-
tinue his journey into syria and Egypt 1t thought
at Smyrna that this dpomast has political mission.
His journey is called tour Of inspection.
We learn from Montreal that the French Minister
Plenipotentiary TO this country, M. Pontois and M.
Saligny, Secretary of Legation, on a visit to-
Canada.