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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-27

GENERAL WAsHINGroN.-The remains
Of this illusirious man, the father and savior
of his Country, were recently placed in the
ssrcophagus made by Mr.. Siruihers of this
city, from whom we learn That when the
vault and coffin were opened the sacred
form of Washington was discovered in n
wonderful state Of preservation. The high
pale brow wore n calm and serene express
sion; and the lips pressed still together had
grave and solemn smile, shcli as they
doubtless wore, when the first President
gave up his blameless mortal life, for an inn
mortal existence,
When his soft breath, with pain,
Was yielded 10 The elements again.
The impressive aspect of the great de-
parted, overpowered the man whose lot it
was To transfer the hallewed dust to it's last
tenement, and he was unable to conceal his
emotions. He plnced his hand upon the
ample forehead, once highest in the ranks
of battle, or throbbing with the cares Of an
infant empire, aud he lamented, we doubt
not, that the voice of fame could u ot pro-
woke that silent clay To live again, ar pour
its tones of revival into the dull cold ear of
'e"''' hS '"Ss "S'o w ScluNufC
were thus consummuted, and The figure,
which we can scarcely dissociate from nu
apothesis, consigned to its low dint mansion,
10 he seen no more until mortal shall put
on Immortality, and the bright garments of
endesss destruction. philadelphia Gazette.
If it were not that our columns will not
allow space, we should be glad to publish
some of those testimonies ofthe press in fa-
vor Of the Presidents recent message which
so often meet our eyes. The ability aud
firm tone Of that document, and the iudicious
measures which it recommends, are com
mended even by prints which II little while
since showed a certain yearning towards
keeping up the ill-siarred connection Of
hank and state. The universal voice Of
the presses to which we allude shows how
firmly resolved nre the democratic party To
rally round the President and support him
in the measure separating 'be fiscal affairs
of the government from those of the corpo-
ralions. ". Y. Post.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-10-14
COLUMBUS, MISS.

We have thrown together to DAY number Tex.
tracts from letters addressed to us from various
parts the State during the last twelve or fifteen
days. They viii serve TO show how the current d
public opinion is setting. The democratic tichc,
viii unquesiionably succeed by large majority.
But we beg our friends to be on the alert-Lct no,
apathy or too great confidence in the success of our
party keep any man from the polls. We gained a
glorious victory in July let US follow ii up with a
still more glorious one in November.
We would thank our friends to continue their
communications-they shall always be attended to.
and we would particularly thank them to forward
US the returns of the election immediately after it is
over. The postage on ali letters containing returns
viii be cheerinuy paid by us. We assure our dem.
ocratic friends and patrons that our cause is on
WARDi Throughout the entire South the pros
pect is most cheering. Mr.. Van Buren's Admins.
uation will triumph-his Recommendations will be
carried out by Congress. He is sustained by the
same party that elected Thomas Jefferson in 1900
and Andrew Jackson in 1928, and there can be no
fears ofhis success Let US but do our duty in No
vember next, and Mississippi will stand ia the front
rank of the legion Of democracy, the polls then.
lreemen of Mis- issippi and show your federal oppo-
nents that neither pancs nor pressures nor wing
can drive you from the support
OF your long cherished principles
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-10-14
From RipteY TippaA C0nltg.

"WoaIc UP aA1 dong here. Toe 1emocrata are
eager tn give manifestation Of Their adherence to
correct principles F0e "ple-halt" opposition Will
be "coNed up mosterganiIy o. TIE first Aonday
and Tuesday il November Hon a. 6. McNo1
made an impression here Which will be responded
to al t.e boHot box. lrtc9uIiy travelled through
our Of TIE adjoining counties, mingled gooI deal
with the people, and louni they were all right
feel conalenlofmy election. You know am op-
posed to al banks, % Al PRESENT managed. The
people are with u.s.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-10-14

i Marcus ,1ntonius illustrates the subject Of
legislation By observing, that "waat is not for the
aterest Of the whole swarm, is not for the essen
a interest of single bee."
d Bcgin Right know man who is very rich
CIV, though he was very poor when be was boy
q lie said his father taught him not play till all
6ls work for the day was finished, and never to
pend money till he had earned it. II he had an
ours work he was taught to do that the first thing
I'D to do it in half an hour. After this was
one, ne could play. and my young friends all
nov he could play with great deal more pleas
re than he could ifhe had the thought Of his uD-
nished work on his mind lie says he early
rmed the habit Of doing every thing in its season,
~ It soon became perfectly easy for him TO do
2. II IS to this that he owes his present pros
Rer,'y' am very happy to add that he delights
1 do good with his riches
he world is an echo which returns us our
Fn words; for which reason. If one would be
#ell spoken of IN the world, he must speak well
Inc world.
Ertrtnety Doabtfal.-A woman in Vermont,
i sad, vent three days without speaking I
ord..
Intense study Of the Bible will keep any wri-
: ION being Falss1. colsridge.
fol''ics and the pnlpiiars terms that have little
gfeement. No sound ought to be heard in the
slEeh oat the voice of healing charity. II.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-10-14

tons Upon that subject possibly have been had;
end the guilty have escaped not merely detection
ban even suspicion
These, tel.aw-citizens, are the circumstances.
IN few words, attending he unfortunate laie Of
joel Cameron, and these circumstances are
strong As proofs Of holy writ 10 stamp with de-
served inlamy tbs SANDER upon the fame ard
reputation ofoar neighbor and friend Alexander
G. MeNutt. These facts are given to you,
sanctioned by our owa signatures, ihe5s are gwen
70 you upon the authority OF MINES well known
IN Warren county, BY men who have known A.
eAander G. MeNuu well and Intimately. Let
no man say that this card IS published to bolster
up lhc reputation Ola political aspiraut Every
naiAe signed tothls paper is that Of Wing, is the
MAINS at man who would lend all his energies
10 the success Of the Wing cause.
Il was Major McNutts intention TO have an
svercdhi9 chofge himself, We have advised him
not % ID so, and hc submitted 10 The judgment 81
bis iaeat9. It's tas duly Of every man in War
4eu county 10 repel lisclarge.
The people Of Nauca, who had been rye and
car witnesses o( all these circumstances, never
suspected the putity Of Mlios McNet,'s conduct
IN the whole Investigation and prosecution At
tcr all die circumstances Mere before tha penplo
of this sounly, and they possessed of eyefy fact
they sent Major McNntt 10 the Senate. whore lie
wac elected psesiding officer ofthsi body--Jas.
McRayen, Esq. Senator from Kinds, voting ior
Mr.. McNuts, after hasing heald the whole Trial
Kinds county, and doubtless TOO the
aConfssson Of Mercer iyrd.rg
Tho Editor # The Misstssippinn says IN alld-
sionto this chorgo--.l This Tie insifumeut.wiih
shichthe Wings meant u carry on the waFturclH
LIST tEis paper answer liat question In conclu-
sion, Felow-C Citizens, the citizens Of Warren
county, friends aud ncighhofs Of Alexander G.
McNut aud some oi Us nlnn oisthe late Joel
Cameron, thia charge ID every feature
aud bearing destitute Of any the slightest Gonndu-
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-10-14
ycksbarg, Sept. IS, 1897. seniiaell
TO THE PEOPLE or MISSISSIPPI

TO THE PEOPLE OF MISSISSIPPI
in tho Mssi9aippian Of Friday last We have
seen an article declaring that charge Of serl.
Gus character was made on Wednesday last by
Gen. II. s. Fooie against A. &. McNutt, Esq.
This charge was that MAJOR McNuu had con
spued with the slaves Of Joel Cameron 70 muir
der Their master, and that alter the murder he had
procured Witnesses tn swear falsely and thus
place 'heIes possibility Of his own gust upon the
heads OF others. We understand that Gen. Fcoto
only repeated tbs charge as having originated
With Mercer Byrd, free negro, who was hung
IA accessory 10 The murder OF Mr.. Cameron.-
Gen. Fuolc also refused OF declined 20 giyo the
authority Of bis belief Ia this charge, bot ropoat-
ed itas coming from Byrd under cucunsAnees
Of peculiar solemnity.
The circumstance Of Joel Cameyon's murder,
though a lew ye.us have elapsed, are fresh IN the
memory Of almost every person n the county ri
Warren and as they are few, simple, and well at-
tested, we VIII give them to the world. The
slaves Of joel Cameron murdered hlm in the
sgtng Of The year 1882. Great indeed was The
excitement, and the coro0ef7 inquest was SUM
nancj ilJm too most I1lcIZent citizens d Var
rem county After faii investigation some three
flhe .aves 81 joel Cameron were arrested a.
4r perpetrators, AMI Mercer Byrd, free negro
aH,hycd IN die vicinity, az accessory 10 tho o.
eire. Mlla6 hcNua who was partner d
joel CamerDn, undertook the management ofh5
afIars aud consequently took upon himself Tie
burden fine prosecution. Indeed from the be-
ginning ofthc altar, Major AIcNuG, By his ac-
lleeszea IL tic pursuit dfayery clue which led to
discovery, showed his determination to btug ia
punishment the murderers A short time oay
elapsed before the slaves were brought to tia
and hung. !! was Otherwise With Mercer Byrd
able counsel was employed in his defence, anc
Major McNutt empl ycd counsel in the pose
catlon. The case Of Byrd was tried before
petit jury three times; the first time the jur,
were hung, the second time he was convicted
and from some informally IN the proceedings
| the Supreme Court ordered a new trial. \
change Of venue was then procured, and the cast
was moved TO Kinds county, where Byrd wa
again convicted, and finally hung. During al
these Investigations before the coronels lnques
the Grand jury and three petit juries, this ehGrg
had slept in the brair Of Mercer Byrd. la
there been any earthly reason to suspect ARG
! NcNutt would not the counsel Of Byrd, VII
showed such zeal in his defence, have seized uE
on the circumstances, and thus destroyed tn
pyosccutionl Gould all these various inyestg9
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-10-14

"The democrats here are few in number but true
10 a man. The Presidents message is the true de-
mocratic doctrine and fully meets my expectations
ana . far as have armed, the expectations OF ali
or party. Nick s Co. win find no quarters, nor
the shin plaster party oltder Hurroh for the Mag
caa!
Capt Qnitman, Jfcrc man' who never fought at
San Jacnto, has become real Benton loco t0eo.
But for purse Of specie which tie honorable gem
tIenan had in his tror ches pocket ona recent occa-
sion, lie would have had such a breach made in his
ca'case about the gron, that be might haze now
been leastiug with Pluto somewhere near tie river
OF Styx. But am reloced that The dear Captain
was not seriously injurcd-tbe wings cord spare
most Of their aspirants better. Bythe-by he kills
every cause with which he connects himself, and It
IS fine thing for the democrats. "Long life to tho
gallant Furoso'
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-10-14

"Aiajor McNutt addressed the people oIour couh-
~ recently II was the Grst time ever heard him
speak H. has giant mind, stored with the poit-
zeal history Of his country, Depend upon il, he will
be tie strongest candidate the democrats OF Mssis-
sipp have united on for years. His course ssuaght
forward and unequiyoca Our county viii give
him handsome vote in November. GrimbaIl is
supported by Tic pres at tas place. DE- Morgan
IS not known here sufficiently to get tpenty votes"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-10-14
PROSPECTS OF THE CANVASS.

Private business haylng iahenus to poniotoc,
we have used some pains 70 ascertain public
sentiment in that quarter. The strength of the
democratic party in that part Of the state, i unit
SUNNY gteai. The opposition to national bank
10 norh Mississippi, Is decided and popular.---
All the democratic candidates will ohtpin over.
whcning majorIIics there. MIR. McNnu III par
tieuar, viii get the largest vote ever east ii that
part Of the state.
Mr. Plenliss il listened to- hs cloqucnceap-
pauded end his bon nots laughed Ut but the
people Will vote against hm at the polls. He can
net convince them, that there is the commercial dis
uess which no portrays, nor that a national 1ank
IL the proper remedy for dsorderei Gnanco--
They understand the subject too well, 10 swal-
low arguments like these.
We shall be greatly mistaken, If The wing can
didates for Congress are not beaten three thou
sand votes; end we viii venture to predict that
Mr.. McNut beats all the Wing candidates for
governor, at least four Thousand Votes. Letters
from every part Of The state, assure us, that tho
democratic party are g receive IN overwhelming
majority IN November noAi. Tie decided stand
which the president has taken il his message,
will rally and combine llo party 10 "a long pull,
n strong pull, and o pull altogether" .Nissssip-
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-10-14

We mo happy 70 learn BIZ correspondence
from all parts o. the State, that tic interest exc-
tod IN favor nf Hon. A. q. M'Nutt, the demo-
cratic candidate for the Executive chair of tie
State Of Mississippi, il like torrent oyegiowing
its banks. Revelations never 60 pack land he
republican impulse which has been aroused ID res
cue the honor Of Mississippi liom Ire disgrace Of
haylgg Hhig Governor at it's head opposed 10
tie exercise f,he night d representation BY
part Of the free ard independent citizens, cannot
be allaYed by The lncanblons and demonoloay Of
Their bodes' aud most audacious spirs. Thov
will IN yam resolve % move Garth and bcl 10 their
favor; they may, Ike The witches III Macbeth, STIR
into The ingredients Of The ealdgon n which they
are making their he'll broth, and summon up such
evidence as the aboiiuomsts glory in-- flee negro
confessions, and joreed al tsat. Bur will no
ava. them. The not they lay FIR another shah
entauglc their OWL feet, md tile min they design
70 bring down upon the head 81 lie honest sim
cere ona undetermined M'NuH sba!l like MILL
store tied TO their own nccks, sink them 10 the
bottom Of the pool Of political Iniony
Dfsoro Co CAsrfssytLr, l4th Aug. 1897.
Dear Sir--You viii pardon The hbnrty now
take, in addressing youa communication Oh the
subject ofthc Gubeynatotal election.
The election Of Militia officers having closed,
the thoughts Of Al. have turned 70 the selection Of
a suitable person 70 fill the responsible station Of
| Chief Magistrate Of the State.
Ills with pleasure announce 10 you, and 10
| the # ends Of "Democacy." that the republican
| voters Of Desoto have harmouiously united 10
support the Hon. 4. G.. M'Awt Tor Governor.
having every confidence in his political integrity,
and believing him to accord with the principles
indicated in the inaugural pddress Of Nlr. Van Ru-
ren, and ifat he viii support the present admins
tration, ard unaltcraby oppose the r.
tie u. s. Bank, or the establishmer "a
tonal Bank. Under full sense Of imp,
lance Of preserving that unanlmy vi las hi
,rto characterized the action Of the mocral
party" in this county, the Hon. A. ANuu
the Only aan ia Aeir op.nlon) ~ oeloie
people, suitable to be run by the lemocr
party Yours very respectful
FELIX L .}AuVE
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-10-14

"Mr Prenliss has spoken here to-day Sept SOY
at tull length; do not believe lac makes any con-
ver's, theugh he Is listened to with much attention.
He was answered by Gen DAVIS. The General
held him up to the conslitutonaIity of Bank, ani
sustained the Presidents message. The vote, from
all can learn, will no, be materially change a, the
November election
MNutt is safe. He VII receive large vote.
Benson, Saanuers, Thompson md Fail, will all re-
ceive large vote" Yours SC.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-10-14
THE DEMOCR An.

IS EDIrLD AND PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. BY
WORTHINGT s LESTER,
Publishers Of The United STATES Lars.
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ApysarrsEMEvrs will be inserted at 81 per square
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Publications OF personal nature viii be charged
do ubie price.
~ Letters to the Editors on business connected
with the Office, must be post paid, or they will not
be attended to.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-10-14
From Hoilu Springs.

"MarshaA is the Empire county; and you will ind
her true 10 the principles Of democracy at the cleo
ton in November. M'Nutt wl get a triumphant
vote-noihing can shake his popularity. lie was
the staunch friend OF the New Counties ia our day
of trial, aud he viii not be orgotIon. An tie demo-
cratic cad.dates viii receive large maiorites.
'our townsuan Judge Hu,ne, whom the nuIli-
tiers AMI wings have had the presumption to place
with Prenuss on lha Congressional ticket, {, sound
Van Barren man. The opposition are very uafotiu-
nate in their choice Of men iiuFng cannot con-
sent to associate with such a man as Prcnltss."
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-10-14
j 4Ol n Move mott
r.nm 60. I..hem.ago eaunty.

"TnIs county, yolmy depeHa, ~1i be as nhaui-
,a,;. as ever. Yoa val please senl ion copies q
yon Dsp.. to the gendaGen whose names ore BE-
i.,y lie AZ addresses L a. G. M'Nutt, Esq. which
YOU sent me, were fead With avidty; our mails are
hga have received bat two Of your papers for
,ba las. Six week; ne i've ia hopes d better tunes.
A. soaa a. the new mail contract put N opera
toa. yoa viii obtaiaa large number Of subscribers
IN this county, for or population are antl-bahk de-
.aaerats to the back bone. We snail give the demo-
-,t;c candidates lof the State Offices largeT vote
,s,a qre did Claiborne and Clio oon in July. The
.ocech Of MAJOR McNutt m Iavor oitne new county
,aorescntation has secured for hlm the good viii o
III tbe Chickasaws: "ile went for us; we 60 ol
him"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-10-14

Passionate men are like persons standing on
tbelr he4ds--thcy see every Iuing the wrong way
The lather OF a boy whose lee was broken by
an OMNIBUS driver 10 Fans has recovered 10000
lraacs damages from the proPnetors.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1837-11-28
GEN. FELIX HUSTON.

The friends and correspondents Of Gen
Felix Huston are advised that he will no
return to Texas by the LIST of December
rs he contemplated, but will remain in the
United States until the last of February
unless he receives sure advices of the adj
vance of the Mexican army, or receives
orders to return from the War Depart.
ment.
As Gen. Huston is confident that the
war will assume very serious aspect
during the spring, if not sooner, he is de-
sirous 10 arrange his business fully in the
United States, so that when he again Joins
the army, he can devote his whole atten-
ton TO his military duties.
As there are many Texian officers and
soldiers in the United States, the papers
friendly to the cause, will confer favor
by publishing this article. Letters will
be addressed to General Huston, as usual,
at Natchez, Mss.-Natchez Cour.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1837-11-28

Mr.. CALHOUN AND Mn. WEBsrER.-The
difference between The minds of these two
gentlemen and their modes of sustaining
their cause, is striking and characte ristc
According to the host of Northern Nation.
al Republican letter-wrlters at Washing
ton, who are the correspondents of nearly
all the papers north and south, Mr.. Web
Ster's most triumphant and efficient argu-
ment, in the late debate on the divorce Of
Bank and State, consisted in the expression
OF "hls establishment to find the Senator
from South Carolina in such company.n
This seems to be Mr.. Webster's great hit.
II his trumpeters speak the truth. Those
letter writer's do not inform us of anv point
IN Mr.. Calhoun's argument agains, which
Mr.. Webster'S intellectual artillery was
successfully directed; and as thew are
silent on the subject, we presume that Mr..
webster found the argumeatum ad rem an
unsuitable instrument in contcnding with
Mr. Calhoun. How different was the con.
duct OF the great Southern Statesman in
1883, when Mr.. Webster stood forth in
the U. ). Senate the champion of Gen
jackson and the Kitchen Cabinet when
they were about to enforce the Tariff at
the point of the bayonet2 Did he then
disgrace the South and lower his own re-
putatlon by resorting to an argument fit !
only for the spot house' or the vulgar pre.
JUDGES OF the mob? No, far from it: he
nlsdained the argumeatum ad inpidium
and relying on the Justice of his cause and
the powers orhis own matchess intellect
ne Frustrated the whole fabric of consoli.
1atlon with arguments worthy a great
statesman and political economist. The
argument used by Mr.. Webster is entirely
unworthy the Senate of the United States
md 1t is never resorted to unless when the
'ause or the advocates unable TO bear the
est OF those of more legitimate charac-
or, II Mr.. Webster was reduced TO the
necessity Of using such an argument TO
ombat the reasonings of Mr.. Calhoun. the
rlends OF a National Bank and the pct
tanks might we'll pause, and question the
lstlce Of the cause they were pressing :
Veil might Mr.. Calhoun sheer at The de ,
unciallons with which his argument had ;
cen met, and pronounce them unworthy {
f a reply.-D.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1837-11-28

Houses and Land for Sale.

ITNIiE undersigned will sell on accom-
H. modating terms, their premises ad.
joining the town of Liberty. There ale
fifty acres of land in the tract Immediately
adjoining the village, part Of which has
been in cultivation, and is now under ex-
cellent Enclosures. There is, Immediately
adjoining the girdle Of the town, two eligi-
bic building lots with beautiful oak groves
on them, which might be laid into acre
or hali-acre Lots, On the premises are a
good and comfortable dwelling, kitchen,
Smoke-house, Negro houses, first rate fin
ished Stables, Corn-crib, Gin Work house,
an excellent Well, with well nclosed and
fertile Garden. In fine, every convent
ence for family residence, or House of
Public entertainment offers themselves to
the purchaser. The buildings airs situated
at the junction of the Jackson and Holmes
vile roads, and cannot fail to suit the taste
q any person wishing std purchase
Eetrms made known by application to the
at the premises
l.. 81 A. WARNOCK.
Liberty, Nov. 90, 1887. 48-f
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1837-11-28

The N. Y. PREss.-The New York
Times, an able Van Buren-conservative
paper has been discontinued for want OF
patronage. The Plaindealer of the same
city, q violent Van Buren, loco-foco print
has done likewise. Among all the daily
morning papers Of New York, not one is
OF the Van Buren, order. Ofthe evening
papers, the Post is the only advocate of
his dynasty; so that Van Burenism num-
6ers bat one daily paper in the city of New
York, and that is Of limited circulation
compared with the others. Van Buren,
ism seems TO be poor sort of capital to
trade upon these hard times.