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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-01-14
OUR SENATOR.

The proceedings Of the UDsasd States Senate
giyen in our paper last week, clearly show that
Mr.. WALKER has not been idle, or unmlndtul
of the interests Of his constituents. He has al
ready-"on leave, introduced bill to advance to
the states of Mississ,?Ts and Alabama. two mil
lions Of dollars, chargcable upon tibe two per
cent fund, for the purpose Of const|GHting rail-
way from Brandon, in Mississippi to Cahawba,
in Alabama which was read first time and or
dered to second reading"
We shall look anxiously for further action on
this sublect we rest contented, however, with the
belief that the matter could not be in better hands.
We have not received Globe since the 18th
December, and the proceedings we have gwen
since that date are made up from other sources.
Should we succeed in getting an appropriation
from the two per cent fund, the great work OF IN
ternal Improvement will be facilitated The state
of Mississippi is entitled to five per cent upon al
the public lands sold within her territory. This
fund now amounts to nearly million and halt o.
dollars. Ii has been the practice of Congress tt
advance the amount due from this fund, in making
similar appropriations. The people of Alabama
are anxious for the success of the project, ant
we understand their representatives will lend thei
aid to bring aboutts speedy accomplishment.
Mr.. Walker is chairman of the committee OF
public lands, the most important committee in th'
Senate. The duties pertaining TO it are exceed
lngly arduous, but the public interest will not sui
fer IN his hands. The Legislature will thus Sc
that their confidence in Mr.. Walker was not mis-
placed. He has awarded to him promnen
place in the American Senate, as well as in III
affections of the people of his adopted State
.Mississippian.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-01-14

THE "TExAs COTTON sToRY.--Some en-
nent planters entirely dscredit the account given
in our paper, some weeks since, Of the products
of cotton on the Colorado and the Caney, in Tex
as. We have only to say, that we put down the
statement from the lips of gentleman who had
left Texas only the week before. Yet, as he was
not planter by profession, there might have been
a greater liability on his part to mistake. For
our own part we were so ignorant of the usual
produce Of cotton fields, that we were totally I'M
Conscus OF having promulgated "Munchausen"
to the world, when we gave the cotton story.
One intelligent planter has remarked that il is
a natural impossibiIty to raise cotton al all with
out cultivation, as just the requisite quantity Of
seed must be sown, and the requisite thinning and
wedding must take place, or there can be no cot
ton With regard to the yield Of 4lOOlbs. in the
seed, to the cultivated acre, this gentleman de-
clares that there must be more than one surfae,
10 this same acre, or such crop could find nc
place to stand upon. He regards the surface o.
the earth to be incapable Of supporting, or max
ing room for, growth OF THIS descnpuon-mort
than double the quantity yielded on TIE best cot
ton lands on the Yazoo, where the cotton grow
so thick that human ingenuity might be detied t.
crowd in another Plant.-Chris. Her.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-01-14
PO1RRVs
TO MY CIGAR.

The lovers ofsmoking will be pleased with the Gu
Ogy Oh tlelr lavOnte amusement, contained an ia,
;nsuIRg stanzas aud IT is believed there are none
our readers but will admire the ingenuity whicl
could adorn 50 iumed snbect with 50 beautiful
moral
Yes, social friend, love thee WELL
In learned doctor spite
love thy fragrant misty spell:
love thy calm dellgnl.
What If they tell with phzzeS long,
eur years art sooner past
would reply, with reason strong,
They're sweeter while they last.
And oft, mild tube, TO rue thou art
A monitor, though Sul,
Thou speakst lesson 10 my heart
Above the Preachers skll.
When, in the lonely evening hour,
Attended but by thee,
Ger history varied page pore,
Mans fate in thine see.
Awhile, like thee, the hero burns
And smokes and fumes around;
And then, hike thee, TO ashes turns,
Aud Iluigts WIN ue grOund
Thou'rt like the man of worth, who gives
To goodness every day;
The fragrance of whose virtue lives
When he has passed away
on when the snowy column grows,
And breaks and falls away,
trace how mighty realms thus rose.
Then tumbled to decay!
From beggar's irieZe to monarch's robe,
Our common doom is passed;
Sweet natures works; the mighty globe
Must all burn out at last.
And what is he that smokes thee now
A little moving heap,
That soon, like thee, to fate must bow,
Like thee, in dust must sleep!
And when i see thy smoke roll high,
Thy ashes downward 90,
T'is thus, methinks, my soul shall flN
Thus leave my body low.-.4rk Times.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-01-14

At which time and place, all persons fee''ng al
snterest in said estate are requested to attend and
SHOW cause, if any they why said order shall
mot be made by said court, and the land sold
accordingly. Tits 2Sth December, 1896.
ELIZA l.. BRANCH,
Jan. 7. 1875, 6w. .AdminisirdtrIr.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-01-14

derons atar, without The names Of those concerned
We should not say much 'or tie boosted freedom Of
the press, when s,rh is the case. We leave il with
lie conductors othe press Natchez, to say VIII t-
Por an they hove done as becomes faithful chroncieFs
OF passing evclis.- GalIaiH MiyS. DemOer0B'
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-01-14
NEW FALL AND WINTER
GADTIl1W1.

NE CLUER s. HUMPHREYS, have just re-
I'VE ceived and are now opening, two doors
west of the Eagle Hotel, their stock af Clothing,
which has been selected with great care, and ex-
pressly for this market; consisting in part OF the
following articles: Gentlemen's blue and black
cloth Cloaks Coats hair and camlet Cloaks;
Blue, black, and dab cloth Overcoats; Mohair,
goats hair and csmlet Overcoats; Blanket Coats,
every description; Super blue, black, dahla, ade-
laid, brown, olive, green. mulberry, and claret
cloth Frock and Dress Coats and Coateas; Very
fine blue and black cloth Pantaloons; Blue and
black cashmere do; Buckskin cashmere do;
Plaid buckskn cashmere do; Ribbed buckskIn
cashmere do; Extra fine buff and drab do; Vests
of every description, Linen and cotton plain and
ruffle Shirts; Merino lambs wool, silk and cotton
Undershrts; Buckskin Understands, new article;
Merino and cotton knit Drawers; Flannel and
Jeans Drawers; BosOms and Collars OF every
4 kind. A large assortment of Boys and Chill
drens Clothing. A great variety of Hosiery
And Gloves; Fine Russia Belts, for various uses;
GentIemen's Shoulder Braces; Silk and gum
elastic Suspenders; Worsted and cotton Suspen-
ders; large assortment of fine Stocks splen
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-01-14

rOcco ana BUcKsKm Opera Boots; Russell leather
travelling Trunks; Do. yalises Stal and hair
. Trunks, &c. with great variety of articles too
tedious TO enumerate. F8
We invite the public to an examination CT our
stock; and should the article suit, the price shall
be mo obstacle" in effecting trade.
N. B. Country Merchants would do well to
call and examine, as we are determined to sell as
low as they can be purchased in any Of the SOUTH
& ern cities. - ~@
Jan. I, 1887. 26f. #4nB as
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-01-14

NOTICE DIR. A. N. Jones has left his
~ accounts with me for COLI ction; those who
wish to save cost, will call and settle immediately
Jan 7, lS37.-26G ELI ABBOTT.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-01-14

Steam Voydges.-Ihe longest steam voyage
undertaken at present is from amouth To { oflu'
being 1900 miles, and is accomplished at m
average speed Of seven miles and halt an hour.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-01-14

But -, us still
An image of to-o.. >
Still tears our heavy eyelids fill,
Still mourn we those away.
And when that morrow too is past,
"a yesterday of sorrow;)
Hope, smiling, cheats us 10 the last
With visions of tomorrow.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-01-14
WHY NEW JERSEY WAS LOeT

IT was expected previous to the late election tha,
as in New York and PHILADELPHIA, those hot bed,
ol arslocracy and banksn, desperate efforts
would be made 10 secure her vote for the bank can
didate. The Trenton Emporium thus eyp6 ,hcir
corrupt plan Of operations.
"DLFEATEn--BUT NOT pIspIRITEn The follow
ing reported najoutts viii show the result OF tie re-
ctnt contest IN this State. VI hen we consider. that
something Ike ten thousand dollars was sent into
our State by the Bank Anstocrat 0I New York and
Philadelphia, 10 operate upon our CIcctinnS-tl,at T.
one township al least so voters were honght ordupcd
-that.men were paid five dollars aday to attend the
polls to brow beat and lntmdate tie tInid--tlat
every man who could be operated upon by liquor
was first treated and then showed up to the polls io
vote he knew not what--lhat master mechanics re-
sorted to every means to Influence their Wortmru-
that the most base tahehOGds weTe propanatcd hv
MANY heretofore respectable lederalists OF the sa'
to nure the democratic cahdiaates--Nhen we ron
sder these facts il is not wonderful that We are beat
but it is only surprising that the enemy have moi
crushed us. We have at this moment clear demo
cratic malOritles IN the sae-and under auv o,hrl
| circumstances could have more than held our OWL
| However, the day OlreckonlDg with the unplirci-
pied adversary will arrive - 'opaRda Democrat
TIE PREss-THE GLORIOUS. The Natchez paEer
have given an account of bloody ailray. which oc
cured in the streets of that city not long since. anC
remark, that from the known respectabiity and hgi
standing Of the parties, they refrain from giving
names. 10 the name OF GoD must respectdbihty ant
high standing shield those who become street muir
derers, from the just indignation of the moral par
Of communtyi II so, what use is there in our laws
What use Of the free and independent pressl Ifth
press at Natchez thought proper to mention the all
air at all why not give the names Of the individuals
1.-THE names c0uid not be given why not have let ti
bloody affair pass by win death-ike silence! Th
plan would have been more in accordance with III
principles of free press. The press is looked upo
and is CONSIDERED as the faithful chroncler of passn
events, both great and small-and in every sense
Of the term the press should be trne and iathf
chronicer of all that ispassng without fear, favor
partialty-What can be thought of the pres
when it gives only the details ola bloody and mu
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-01-14

pld assortment of Handkerchiefs;
Straps, India Rubber Leggins;
Bags; Russia beaver, beaver and sill
expressly to order; A general asso
Boots and Shoes and Pumps, amoI
be found, extra sup. calf water proc
raooo m huoi,sL;. a n
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-01-14

Also an undivided interest with Thomas j.
Ford, Of the following tracts or parcels Of land,
lying in Monroe county in said state, to wit:
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-08-09
BRANDON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9. 1887.

Tue aid OF forty eight missionaries and their
assistant missionaries, together with thirty
eduVe printers, and five presses-twenty
I'VE I'VE cases OF Iype-twelve fonts of Eng
als1 and one Of Burman type, with punches.
ana matrices Of the best workmanship, and
every requisite implement for casting new
type, and printing that sacred book which
contains revelation of the eternal Cod
no limit can be set to the distribution of
Dloies I'D Burmah, as almost every man can
read. The New Testament is nearly out
OF PRINT, but Mr.. Judson has commenced
revising and printing new edition of TO-
oO0 copies. The Peguan and Karen Ian
guages now open two entirely new fields
Tor the dissemination of sacred truth. The
Iorlngthoo, and the Pevo languages are
also about to be reduced to writing by broth
er Wade.
In Burmah, Baptists have a stereotype
foundry, and the whole Bible tauhfxHv
translated; and if adequate funds can be
Obtained, the holy volume may be distribute
ed among millions of Burmans, Talings,
karens, and Shyans. Shall they continue
to be destitute, or but partially supplied =?
This IS question Of unutterable import,
and to which American Christians are in
'ItNu ~ ICSpOuO' lie vi ll0 DTeGQ
of life which have been distributed, have
only created an appetite for more, and al
most every breeze from the east comes la
den with the cries Of the destitute "TeIl
them," said Hindoo convert to a mission
airy, that William, who thanks them for
himself blames them on account of others.
have heard you say there are mil
hons OF Christians in the world and then
| think, wei, -maEy miIliions-and only
one, two, or three missionaries come, to
save millions of those who are pershing in
sin Tell them we have THREE HUNDRED
AND THIRTY MILLIONS OF GODS, whose slaves
we are. And Oh! tell them, that though
these gods never spoke before, vet in the
day OF judgment the God of Christians, who
is the God of the whole earth, will give
each a tongue to condemn them, for not
sending the gospel and more missionaries to
India" Christians of America, we beseech
you to hear this warning voice, and labor
for the attainment of that spirit which ami
mated the bosom of the Savior, when he
came to seek and to save that which was
lost Let Christian sympathy for perishing
millions supersede every other motive
Let US endeaVor to exemplify that irrepres-
siSle, primitive zeal for God and the souls Of
men, which no poverty could conceal, no
difficulties discourage, no opposition i'm
pede."
DANIEL HAscALL, Ag't of ABS.
Mountholly, July 81, 1887.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-08-09
TEMPERA NCE.

The following address, on the subject Of
Temperance, prepared for the 4th of July,
and delivered subsequently, by our esteemed
friend, Jedediah Holcomb of this town, is
published by request Of several of those
who heard it, and by his permission. AL
though the writer declares himself 10 be 90
"literary character" he is not lacking in
good common sense, which is no minor
qualification; and it is hoped and be-
lieved that his use of some colloquial Ian
guage will be pardoned by those who love
the cause he advocates. There is large
class in community who might be benefited
by giving that part of the address which
speaks from experience, thorough perusal
ADDRESS.
This is the day on which thousands of
our fellow countrymen meet, to celebrate
the declaration of the independence.
We have met for the purpose OF
rehearsing some of the deeds of an enemy
far more detrimental to our country, than
was the stamp and other acts of the Brit.
ish government previous to the revolution
airy war-an enemy who, at this time, pos
sesses more power in the world than ever
did the combined powers of Europe, called
the Holy Alliance. We will also contem-
plate some OF the means which NAV be used
in destroying the poUer Of the monster
The enemy we speak of, is alcohol; and
since he has shown himself in different
FORMS, and under different heads, have
thought proper to select, and have therefore
selected variety of heads, under which
shall endeavor 10 exhibit to you the truth.
do it for the purpose Of more easily meet
ing the enemy on his own ground. The
heads chosen, are passages of scripture,
quire.
1st. The thing that hath been, it is that
which shall be, and that which is done, IS
that which shall be done. Is there any
thing whereof it may be said, see, this Is
new? 1t hath been already of old time,
which was before US. Ecclesiastes, LIST
Chap, part Of the 9th and 10th verses.
Notice is given opt, that celebrated min
! lister Of the Gospel will preach at a certain
place, aud on a specified day. Those hear
ing of the appointment are all engaged to
attend the meeting-are eager for the arrl-
val Of the day. The day arrives. Hun
dreds, perhaps thousands, assemble and MS
ten with deep interest to the truth that may
be exhibited, and pay close attention to the
manner in which il is exhibited. He proves
to be talented man, and truly eloquent
The hearers are well pleased with his DIS
course and with his manner Of delivering IL
Says one, I never heard such sermon ID
my life, and DO not believe there was ere'
SO powerful apfeacherS before him. Says
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-08-09
ITO be continued


@THE PEoPLE's TAsTE.-H is often
made subject Of complaint, that a pa
Der, which does not descend to all the
low anecdotes, which are extant, and does
not tel. all the extrayagant tales which
are going the rounds, must struggle hard
to gain irisg circulation. 1t is said
that even serious and discreet people are
fond of fun at any rate, and they would
prefer a print should sometimes depart
from good taste, rather than not afford
them the desired qualification. Reg.
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Southern telegraph., 1837-11-14

and creed l;y the 4nstitnfir--asw, many
use Tint noble instrument .as the mere
means Of gaining their nnhallpwed ends,
and then abuse anil tramp.c It nndcr loot.
70 it's utter sicsecration. Oar while energy
shall be devoted To the exposure ct political
evils and crimes, whenever they IN within
our knowled &c; anil it sll III be our en,lea-
vor honestly t., judge all public acts, and
then either frankly approve, or fsarlessly
condemn. We are decidedly opposci TO
the present Administration. We are con-
yinced that to, little heed is given to the
rapid march OF Executive power aud ibfl :
ence-that the strong and successful Efforts
which have bccn made 10 strengthen the
Federal Government of late have been too
carelessly noticed-:hat the rights OF the
States, which our fathers, with "far-seeins
ken,' scrupulously secured to us, and which
will. at some future era, bo our only ark oil
safety, have not received that devoted sup
port, due their immense Importance. W.
rci:crate our assurance that there will be
but little departure in Political opinions
from those upheld by the Telegraph.
We have seen with much regret, the
headong rancor, the blind biso.ry, the nm
charitable dcnunciation Of opponents. the
furious and unsovernal!e party passion
which has def,ced the pages of too many
Of the papers Of this State. Ii will be our
anxious care 10 avoid PURITAN rage on the
To those who disagree with us, our
opposition shall be marked by comfy, and
we shall certainly demand it from them.
Newspaper disputa:ions arc too often but
rant and cant-they are as
Told by an idiot, fnll of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing"
Defamation itself, bare as it may be of
argument, acquires something of dignity
and elegance from gentle and courteous
style. In place of quiet, gantlemanIy ra;i-
ocination, we see either ''bad disjointcd,"
meagre verbiage, or low, clamorous. unbri-
died invective. This editors should re-
form altogether.
We shall use all our eXcrtions to make
good oar promise, that we will cater to the
tastes of all. Until we can perfect our
acquire knowledge of the
duties Of our new station, and recover from
the hustle and confusion necessarily at
tending the sale and transfer of the office,
We bespeak the favor and indulgence ofour
friends and readers.
Southern telegraph., 1837-11-14
From Atki-ssts Q
OUTLAW OF SHEast


The sun was las; Saw.
Of The western wave, al x
of night slowly sp6e.d.s
the earth. when an arcac.e
green, with a horn OF = -
his neck. was seen 10 aHs
most iurre, If SheES''si u
The iorm II he arcseF 's
nv, almo-, iaulIles<; al ,
DAYS Of slender S'nel'nSi
archer's Be ihoss-hi i''o as
the title of b,auI,fa; u -
So much depended "a
was acco..n'cd one d'se II
nature. The STRANGER
his lip, and blew a tam -
appeared at a winarx 81 y
white siikcn scarf A s;ieTrs
moment and then fes al ~
cher. Few words PsssS
yers; enrrea,y IN the pan :
Welding refusal on the pm
~One wind ii this D IN =
three score archcs 70 nv ca
and a hundred answer . ,,
pursuit would Be rsIs-
ns,rc. but away ~i'a rF'
merry green wood ,.~
The lady hesi,.iej NJ a. !.
fr,m the small Aperture, - :,
used eaher as a v'nd's :
and air, or as a P<s"aa -
ON : swlii sssrd
me look 10 the haRe q
log q time, perhaps n..s
that had laid cn0ceaiea =
lering thorn bsshe<, fre 20
quence Of the color q -.
could scarcely be d.s''nuI
with ne sS ~
which fingered beh'se = =
The deepening sh.sss -. =.
,kse around. aud t'xs
over we're . IN Iu6a ~
u the f,Eese- -
Great uas The os,ieT -
morning in she castle, y 49,
ained lh.a The isdy Rll
The vardes vss q's-I6
hal he laly bad MOI ~
Ralph dc Gal"
Southern telegraph., 1837-11-14

lTThosc publishers of papcrs who have
not heretofore exchanged with the Te!e-
graph, and who shall receive this paper,
with request TO exch.nge, will obligc US
by sending their papers.
Southern telegraph., 1837-11-14
Correspondence efAe Baltimore F'i'o'.
WASHINGTON, Oct. III. 1897.

WASHINGTON, Oct. ~. 1851.
THO r,monrs Of new cabinet arrnungc-
mcnts which have been circulated here Tor
week past, and been bisilv sent abroa"
,,v several presses have within n day or two
,s.uned . n,rc distinct form nnd obtained
pretty gencraI credit. Report now assigns
to Mr. Senator Buchanan the Department
Of Statc.--.n Mr. Senator Wright the Ireasi-
ry-.and Mr. Joseph Seawcll Jones oil North
Carolina, tho Navy Department. :.
Mr. Poins.ti, Madam Runor says, will
remain where he is, at the head OF the War
Department, and Amos Kendall will contin-
nc in the Post Office,
It's said tha I Mr. Attorney General Butler
will ais, go ont and his place be filled by
Mr. Badger of North Carolina. | give you
,hese as current rumors. The President Is
expected to return to the city tomorrow
and we will soon be able to determine what
foundation there is FIR them.
Tho snE-.reasury scheme has received
its quietus. On the motion to- lay It on the
table in the House Of Representatives ON
the 18th, the Vote stood ll3 to lO7. A
motion to reconsider this resolution was
Immediately made, but it also was laid OH
The table by l - to los.
We have in the correspondence Of the n.
Orleans Bulletin, the proceedings in full Of
the last days Of the Session, bat for want Of
printers we can only give our READERS with
"a brief outline. We regret this the more
as there arc some interesting incidents re-
!aied
The failure Of the party TO carry through
the Presidents Treasury scheme is consid-
cred by all as grand defeat. The Loco
Iocos and their orgin, the Globe, manifest
much chayrin. On the Is b, the last day
ofthe session, the House passed the Dcpo-
site 3 nh Bill with The amendment made in
the Senate by Mr.. Webster. The amend
ment is as f,iows: ssThat the default re-
ferred to in the bill shrl be understood to
be failure of any Of the dcposite banks to
pay the drafts of the Treasury, and that
such banks be charged 6 per cent per an
mum interest on such drafts for the time of
default" This amendment was adopted by
lO5 to 40.
AT 10 O'Clock, AM. both Houses of Con-
gress adjourned. The next session com
mences on the 4,h of Observation-Disclosures
Courier.
Southern telegraph., 1837-11-14

1TThe RoDxEY STANDARD will he sent
to each subscriber of the Southern Telc-
graph, until such subscriber shall signify
his discontinnance. Advertisements will
also be continued unit! forbid.