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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-11
VAN Lew IL SMITH

Importers Of i!ard,care, Cutlery, Guns &C.,
HH AVE just received ty The ships Richmond, Mar
q 4 mora, Gauges. Caledonia Brander, and Harkaway,
avery extensive assortment Of Hardware Goods, con-
sistng OF Cutlery, Guns, Anvis Vices Saddlery, Pts
tolls &c embracing The most extensive variety Of
iSred IN Ibis MaFke-all Of which they offer for sale
the best terms.
'"P IL 36-3if
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-11

HE Copartnsship Of JOINS w. R,oy Co.. Of Ciarksve ID
this day dissolved by mutual All persons
The concefn are requested 10 settle Foster
WHO a'Hs IS authorised to receive and dues Of
JOHN w. RISON,
80 go JOHN W. FOSTER.
CIarksyillc, September sth, 1879 3s-w3w
iiDN.ihe school l.aI,-
county, viii be reopcncd W I2,h inst
sept l3i-JJ I'll. II. FOX.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-13

known TO your readers It may not be improper
however to remark, that A. G.. MeNuH aas de-
clared duly and consutulionaIly elected Cover
nor Of the State Of Mlsssspp,, IN the Hall Of the
Representatives ofthe people The Senate re-
tired to their chamber and adjourned, and the
Representatives listened to the Governors nes-
sage, which was read IN an emphatic manner by
WILLIAM NEEn, Esq. the late able editor Of the
Paulding Clarion, now reading clerk to the house.
On motion Of Mr.. Ports OF Kemper, ten thou
sand copies we're ordered to be printed for dJstr-
button among the people. 1t Is amusing 10 hear
the emphasis placed on the aye when the vote oc-
ours for an adjournment. Our honorable Repre-
sentallyes dislike confinement for any length Of
tune The documents accompanying the mes
sage were not read They contain valuable IN
formation relative 70 the boundary line between
Mississippi aud Tennessee, the substance of
which will endeaYor 10 communicate IN u few
days.
Business will not commence until after the in
auguraiion of the Governor. The dry and te-
dous details of legislation will then come on,
and from the business like character of the Leg
slator we may hope that much will be done for
the people of the State.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-13
GREAT DEMOCRATIC MErTTyo
NASHVILLE TTNN


TIE Nashville Union Of the % inst. co-...
the proceeding Of large democratic ns..-
held ia the city Of Nashville on the 3C,b a, y
have read the resolutions adopted by the m..,-
with the greatest interest. They breathe II. !,
republican spirit, and satisfy Us that T.s,.,,.
,riH soon Be herself again. We will as son, :.
possible publish the resolutions of the mse,,.
The Union thus comments upon the pgocee5,,'.
Oflhe meeting;
ave have attended many assemblages or,.
democracy. but were never present at one WIZ.
a better feeling prevailed. All seemed arden, /,
the good cause, and determined 10 use Then -
eilorts TO advance its interests. The lnesb,,
was addressed in eloquent terms bY Messr
Guild, of the Senate, Nicholson, OF the HOUSE i
Representatives, Chealham, A. Ewing, and n.
Oyerton. Several appeals were made 10 4.
meeting 10 ascertain whether il sanctioned 4.
recent transfer of the State TO the Northern r.
erallss, made by Mr.. Bell at Faneul Hal-ag
part or lat IN the m2ier was enthusiastically ont
emphatical;v disclaImed without chsseul,n,
voice, and with the most unequlvocal mdca,ie.
ofdi~gn,t aud Indignation. We wish Mr.. Ba9
could have been present; tic might have rad h,
future fate IN the angry c0unlenanCes Of his DE-
celed constituents. lie would have seen IA,
the spirit Of Tennessee has not yet become 50 sb
ject as to consent Ia follow in the wake Of Mass
chI,etts, ard THU her sons are too deeply inhu
ed with the doctrines Of democracy 10 sahml, 10
the teachings Of The blue lights and Hatih
CunvcntluniSts of the North.
We view this meeting as but the commence
NETT OF proceedings un the part of the democnCY
of tennessee. The good work VIII be condna,
ed, sc hope, until every county in the State Ia,
hcrn fully organ zed, aud Is prepared to bring Oi
It's !ull strength Whenever the good Of the caus
rqunr> II. We aye satisfied that large major
tv "t' the PEOPLE Of tins State arc democrats, an
thai requires nothing bu, activity aud organic
ton 10 te,toIe tennessee TO the democnt
ranks. 1t is tue that u personal preference 4
one oi her ,ui>, AT the late Presidential el6Ctc
ha, caused II nonrataly at erration, but the cau'
hyng passed away tic effect should nov ceas
There Is no common ne at political feeling
bind Tennessee tn the Wing party--her cltze
are opp srd to high tariffs and extravagant appu
plationS for internal improvements By the gent
al govcrnmt nj --cae nothing about anti-mason
and abhor the abolitiohists. OF such tactic
and fragments Of factions is the why party ma
up, and 20 dscordant are the materials compost
ii, that they are bound together by no tie but {
position to the administration. With this mo
party, having no one principle in common
Them. the democratic citizens Of Tennessee v
not coalesce, for the mere purpose of enabling
to place itself in power and displace the prest
administration"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-13
No. TX
WAsrnsaroN, Dec. 26, 1897

w AsIlNUToFt DtC <Ot 1901.
Messrs Prentiss and Word arrived here yesler-
day, to contest the seats now held in Congress by
Mcssrs Claiborne and GhOlSon. They, to-day, pre-
scented themselves to the committee on Elections,
andl Il is probable we shall have report in a few
weeks. The majority Of that committee will report
that no cause Of contest exists the minority will
take an opposite course Il cannot be supposed for
a moment, that the gentlemen will be allowed to
take seats.
Yesterday was Christmas and OF course the
proceedings Of Congress, to-day, have been some
what desultorv and Irregular Mr. John q. Adams
has quarrkled with the speaker and every body
else; and four or five times las been ordered to
take.his seat. "A motion to refer petition from the
Peace society Of Philadelphia, praying Congress tc
refer our difficulties with Mexico to friendly arbiua
ton, gave rise To the debate in which Mr.. Adaml
participated, and raised the ID as usual. TIL,
old man should, take dose of BrandIeth's pills.
The subject was debated till late hour, and We
it was not disposed Of when the House adjourned
The Senate has been engaged with bill to re
strain the circulation Of small notes in the Dlstrc
Of Columbia. The bill passed by very large vote
to the initiate dissatisfaction Of the people Of III
District Yours SC.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-13
No. VIII.
WAsHiseros, Dec. 20, 1897.

Yesterday morning, Mr.. Patton Of Virginia, in
behalf Of the Southern delegation in Congress, re-
ported TO the House Of Representatives, a resolu.
lion declaratory, that hereafter all petitions, mcmu-
rails, and other papers. relating in any way to the
subject Of slavery, shall be laid on the table, with
oat being read printed, or debated. Mr. Patton
said, that as he was not disposed to get up debate
on the subject, and sought nothing but tLe peace
and tranquility Of the country, he should demand
tue previous question. The demand being sus-
tanned, the resolution was adopted by vote Of 1872
to II.
Thus you will see, that the exciting subject Of
slavery has been put TO rest for the session, and
hope II may not be renewed hereafter.
The resolution Of Mr. Patton was transcript Of
one proposed hy-Mr Pinckney of South Carolina, in
the year 1886, and adopted at that time It was
then denounced by the Southern wings, but yester-
day they voted for ii. All the administration party
Of the north voted for tall the wings from thar
section Of the country opposed it. The rest of the
day was spent in listening to speech by M Under
wood Of Kentucky against the message.
The Senate occupied itself in considering bill
ior the better government Of the District Of Column
bia. You're, &c
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-13

FcMs were entertained by the honorable mem-
bers to-day for the safety OF their heads. The old
state house was considerably enlarged, by the
erection of woode building in the rear, and
two large arches were cut in the wall, which it
was supposed had SO much weakened the struc
ture, as TO render il unsafe. Committees on the
part Of both houses we've Immediately appointed
to examine the building and negotiate for other
rooms. Nothing was done Of any Importance
IN consequence Of the time consumed in this mat
ter, save the reading Of the Union Bank charter a
second time.
The members from Lowndes county do credit
10 their stations. They are industrious and at
tentiye to the business Of their constituents. Sen
utor Tucker is now aborously engaged in draw
ing up the report OF the special COMMITTEE ON thc
contested election. II is not arrogating too muci
| Tor Mr.. Tucker, to say that he will be orc Of III,
leading members of that body.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-13
TuEsDAY, Jan. 2.


In he Senate, Col Binghman was chosen pres.
ldent by M ry OF one, several democrats W
ting for him, IN consequence oi his great personal
popularity, and OF .crs from his intimate know-
edge with parliamentary usa2es gained by long
service in the Legislature. JAS. NJ. Downs was
chosen Secretary The usual committees were
chosen TO wait on the & yernor and the House OF
Representatives and inform them that the Senate
had organized, and were ready To proceed to bu-
siness. Mr.. Walker presented his credentials
and tho evidence relative to the contested cleo
ton was referred TO u special committee, consls-
ting Of Messrs. Tucker, Boyd and Alsbury. A
few motions and resolutions OF an important char
uctcr were introduced, and the Senate adjourned
The House of Representatives again proceed
ed to the election OF a speaker after nine tedious
balloilings, DR.. King was elected by n majority
of one over A. G. Brown, DIR. Hancock having
Withdrawn his name. II was unfortunate for the
democrats that We had two candidates IN the field.
Our candidates jointly had large majority; on
votes, A. G. Brown IL, making 81 democratic
votes in tho house, while the wing candidate, DIR.
King, had only 81. Local feeling was the cause
OF the success Of DR.. King. The Speaker made
neat and appropriate address, on taking the
chair Chas. W. Price vas elected clelk. The
house being organized, committees were appoint
ed 10 act with those on the part OF the Senate,
to wait upon his cxccllcncy, sc. several resolu-
tons were introduced one by Mr.. Wright, Of
Lowndcs, for the election OF United States SEN
ator on Thursday next Col. Phillips of Madi-
son introduced the Union Bank bill, which was
read the first time, and five thousand copies or
dered to be printed. Nothing else of Importance
transpircd.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-13
LEGISLATURE OF MISSISSIPPI.
J,cksoN. Jan. Isl, 1898.

JAcKsoN, Jan. Isl, 1888.
To-day there was a general greeting. kind
wishes aud "haPPy new year. passed many
lips. At ten o'clock IN the morning general
move was made towards the State house. The
weather was charming the beauty of the sum
mer months prevailed, and members were seen
in squads in all directions, previous 10 the organ
lzation of the Legislature.
At twelve o'clock the Senate was called to or
der, Mr.. Alsbury taking the chair; the new Sem
ators were qualified and took their seats. Mr.
Hallam presented credentials from sundry retur-
ming officers Of his district, composed of the
counties Of Bolivar, Coahoma, Desoto, Tunca,
&c. and claimed seat, when Col. ByIe, Of
Marshall, presented the certificate Of election
from the Secretary Of State, which awarded the
seat 10 Felix II. Walker, who was detained in
consequence Of a broken arm, occasioned by the
overurring Of The Vicksburg Stage. The Presi
dent pro tempore decided that he must admins
ter the oath to Mr.. H. and have the controversy
settled by the committee of elections. Mr.. Hal.
lam is whig, and voted for Col. Bngaman as
president.
Several baoungs were had Hon. 7. NJ.
Tucker Of our couaty was the democratic candi.
date, but he failed 10 get majority Of all the
votes after spending the day u ftuiess efforts
10 select presiding officer, the Senate adjourn
cd.
In the house, Col. Phillips of Madison. pre,i-
ded, and qualified the representative. IN that
branch Of The Legislature On the first ballot tor
Speaker, DIR. Hancock Of DE Soto, Gen. a, G..
Brown of Copllh, and DR.. King Of rankin, acre
the prominent candidates. No one got maj nj
y ol tho whole. aud the house adjourned without
eiccIlns an election.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-13

Tho weather continues delightful and things
have become little settled nj tie seat OF Govern.
nent. Private families have opened tet doors
10 4 hoo>ee>s, aud those who N the early part
OF the week could hai div gtl u post to lean
against, have aow comfortable qhmtors IVA,
fortunate IN securing boald nj the house Of res
pectahlc private lannh, where We "lare stlmptl-
ousIy every day." The bright eyes Of beauty
loo, and the son tones Of music "lcnd enchant
nent to the scene"
At eleven O'Clock tho Senate proceeded 10 The
Representatives Hall lor thu purpose Of elecnua
public printer and scrgeant'aI-HmS. l be
State house III the mean time had been secureh
propped up aud all danger Ilom that source ceaS
cd To exist IN the minds OF the members. Guy
Lynch transmitted to both houses, his last mes
sage, by his private secretary, NJ. X, Dudley
Esq, the reading Of which was dispensed Will
until the election OF public printer was over. Oh
counting the ballots, II appeared that Is. ID. How
ard, editor Of the Mlsslssppan, had majority Of
SEVENTEEN over his wing competitor. Ma
lor Craft was elected sergean-st.arms. The
Senate retired to their chamber. Mr. Farrnr has
introduced bill in the Senate relative to limited
copannershps, which understand contains sev.
eral important provisions.
A JOINT committee has been appointed TO take
up the Revised Code. MIR. Butler Of Lowndcs
is one Of the number-hs is determined 10 give
this important matter his deliberate attention
from the well known zeal and industry oil Mr..
Butler, we may safely predict that something will
be done towards putting The statutes IN shape
which the people can understand. Al present.
We in fact have no statutes at all; many Of the
provisions have been repealed, while others conc
directly in conflict, and so many changes have
be better TO blot ont and begin new.
Both houses met in The evening" and counted
the votes lor Governor the result Is already
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-13
wAsHINGroN CoRREsPoNpENcE.
No VII.
WAsHISsroS, Dec. 81, Iss.

WAsHIEsToN, Dec. 81, 1887.
The House Of Representatives was the theatre Of
al excitement that has not been equaled since the
days Of the Revolution. As am quite III, | must
relate the affair with al possible brevi;y.
Mr. Slade Of Vermont got the floor on motion to
refer an abolition petition 10 select committee, and
ipOk advantage Of the occasion to deliver a long
speech on the subject of negro slavery N all its
phases. Mr. Legare OF South Carolina, at the on
set, mplOred Mr. Slade to iorego his speech--or at
any rate to take ono night to consider of its
quenees. Mr.. Slsde would not yield, bat went on.
A great many Southern gentlemen rose, one after
the other, and made every effort to get MI SIade of
the floor, bit without success.
At last, when the House had become excited be.
yond endurance, Ar Wise rose and proposed that
the Virginia delegation should quit the hall. The
proposition was agreed 10, and all the slavehodlng
States followed the example. A question Of order
was raised at last, and Mr. Slade was required to
take his seat but before the question was decided,
House adjourned.
Immediately thereafter, M Campbell Of South
Carolna, invited the delegation from the save-hold-
Ing States 10 meet IN convention Ut O'Clock. The
invitation was accepted, and the committee John
NJ. Patton, president, aud +. s. Lyon of Alabama,
secretary sat ill late this morning. II adopted the
celebrated Pinckney resolutions. aud took some
other steps, the nature Of which am not a. liberty
TO divuge The signs Of the times point to dlsso-
ton Of the Union. Sick, aud in haste,
yours, &c,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-13
COL. G.IOLSON.

We are extremely sorry to learn that our Rep
resentatiye Col, Ghol5on is confined to his room
by severe ndsposon. A late letter from Wash
mgton informs US that he is in very critical state
and is extremely reduced. The Washington
Globe of the 10Th uIt. states thai "Col GHoLsoN
of the Mississippi Delegation in the House Of
Representatives, is confined to his room by Il Sc.
rious attack of inAammatory rheumatism, which
will account for his non attendance I'M his seat dur.
ing the past week.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-13
JACKSON, Jan. 2, 1898.

Gentlemen ;--TME, "the grave digger ofa1
things" has brought about the commencement, Of
another year, and with ii the festivities Of the sea
son. The fears, the hopes, an fond ancipa
tons OF the last, are merged in the general wish
that the present year muy be one Of general pro-,
perty. and that h:alth and hlppmcss may iollAw
in train. How elastic aud BUG yant are the sprys
of the citizens of this Republic Borne down
by oppression, they rise in their strength and
throw off the yolc--afleced by internal divisions
and dlssentlons, there are master spirits to Calm
the tempest, cement tho bonds of mon, and
preserve National honor should distress follow
ageneral season prosperity, spirit Of forbeat
ance pervaaes all classes, and disposition u
evlncs - concentrate their energies in such
mann sprotect the interests Of all and rls'
above eSeSy emergency.
= There was splendid Ball at tho Mansion
House last evening. The youth, the beauty. tho
accomplished and the gay, Of the city and coun
try, were present on the occasion. There, loo'
might be seen those of maiurer years, leading OF
in the contra.dInce or coulon, the "5ryht e.H
ones" that "!sd their hearts captive" vt d'Haf
parties, where the goblets passes round and 'a'
VINE i, freely qlAftd, and speeches are mace
under state of Algh excitement, II Is pronoulcoa
the "easi of reason and flow Of soul" Herr
there is mlcl excitement, bat tom diIiefeA
cau,e, and gentlemen are allowed t. "!east ho
eye :, but Mt always u give evidence OF an "oSt'
| 4 ,wily he .rt." "raere is Il language that =
mre," YOU kaow, If ever You have felt the mfr
elce thu lovely wonr exercises over the "Lord'
ofcrra'loA" ds,ya Ba,ls!1f 10 nix with tho
! y,llg all beauliEui-to listen - tlo magic OIL
voice, tren llou3 10 the tell.re5t enotioas--u
nn'e Al attn sphere full Of s'1ve-to toaca
| h4ll,il tn mlLei % tae d.l:e without tor
.e,tii! hi. "e; "A, al,le" dJctti,e, and wishing
lh,t ',e hal ilIn d him one Of these rich prizes
Where les prasI'' fe..l mpe trlnmphanT
thin anolg those eGgaged N the social dance -
The assc.nbI.gp ofbemty, 'f,A.a1n, u elcsaH''
aud of IA lie, tn N 1915 rs,I "%,tl It's vodPluo"
swell" the e!egrh attitudes aid airy evoutIO"
of graceful trm !, tls N ia il e'eti step andy
IN every eye, ute 10 give II tt.a spirits Il ouOJ
ancy, to the he,rt a guety, all to the Pa'slO"
a warmth uAeqallIel by any other so nnoce"
species Of amusement.
know there ara objections urged, By man.
against Dmctng it has all antiquity 10 "
favor, The God Of the Hebrews was o''''
praised in Ounces and it has ever been P'e"'
mgamlsemont to pagan and chtistlanzed na'''
Many of England's learned and pious men nav
both practised it and written in its favor. "D'
is Dancing, in the most rigid sense, but tho w.
j mony Of motion rendered more palpahle ~
-'Stan5eg that was, it is impossible 10 % ~
tice to the subject oad | leave it with INC !
mark, that L1wndes, Madison and Rtniin' n's
their representation, who We'd with those pfS'O'
in contributing to tho amusement o! each olA.''
P. D.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-13
THE EIGHTH OF JANUARY.

Tke-glorous EIGHTH wa3 celebrated IN Il very
appropriate manner in cur town. Our two ex-
cellent companies of Volunteers Dragons
under Capt. Baker, and the RtneGen under apt
Albert TUNED out, and with lhelr fine band Of ma.
sic made quite splendid dlsplAy--our streets
were enliyened during most f tie day VIII Tie
sound Of martial music and the neasuicd tran y
Of crzaa sollery. \ most beautiful banrcr
was presented to the Rifle Co npany, aud an ap
proprate and eoq fent address delivered ON tie
occasion ~ Henry Dickinson Esq. The day
was most charming one. The coudItss skies
and balmy atm sphere seemed to add To the patrl-
otto excitement which the occasion WAS SO we'll
calculated to inspire. A very beautiful and " Il
drilled company ofule boys-the germs of future
soldiers--under the command OF their veteran
leader Col. Byrn, followed in the rear Of the ri
femen and attracted no little attention.
The companies after having interchanged
friendly and patriotic sentiments were disbanded
at an early hour, and before sunset, our streets
resumed their usual quiet, buslncss-like appear
ance.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-13
No. X.


" AAHINGTUN. DCLs ~ IVVFt
The second at Of representatives, which Mssls-
sippi has elected and sent to Washington, made
their appearance to-day. The case was referred
to the committee on Elections. The affair may thus
be considered settled, and MeSsrs Prentiss and
Word, beyound al doubt, viii be rejected.
Yours, Sc.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-13

TnE TEsr-It will be seen by reference 10
the proceedings of the Legislature on the fourth
Instant that the democratic candidate for public
printer succeeded by majority of soventeen.-
We confess we are pleased at this result Mr.
Howard has been the unwaverlng opponent OF
the system Of banking as pursued IN this State
1.-The MississippIan" has been one of the boldest
aud most fearless prints and on all occasions has
not hesitated TO proclaim to the world The true
principles Of Democracy as conIadstlngulshed
from the amalgamaed deca'ogue Of modern
whggery.
The success of the wings in electing a Presl-
dent of the Senate and Speaker Of the House, Is
to be attributed to compromise Of local feeling,
and is therefore no test fpmty strength. The
Democratic majority will range from sixteen to
twenty on all questions of partIzan character.
The democrats are determined 10 unite ether
upon Own or Troucr, and the election Of a dem
ocratic senator Is therefore placed beyond a
doubt.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-01-13
FRIDAY, January 5.


In the Senate, Mr. Tucker, from the special
committee to whom was referred the contested
election oi Messr5. +. IL. Walker aud aud Mr.
fiallani, rom The district composed Of the com-
los OF Bolivar Caahoma, DE Soto, &c. reported
m favor 81 he clam OF Mr.. Walker. The Co
VefnorS Message was then read 10 the Senate,
ana the reminder OF The day consumed IL refer.
rIn9 CERTAIN portions OF 1t TO standing and select
committees
IN me House, Mr.. SANDERS, introduced joint
'''"''''''n' requesting oar Senators aud Repre-
''n'"''Ves ~ Congress to vote Tor the establish
'fh o. National bank winch was by the rules
'l Inc House lad Oh The table Que day. Several
Pt''ol~' resolutions and bills OF local nature
were ''''''dored' OF no interest to the readers Of
Tue democrat \ message was received from
"'e ""'o,n'f cnh''lllhs senator blacks feslg-
nalio'' "oleh takes place alter the 2Jlh nat' re-
','''' 10 ms purchased tyr HE use OF the State,
'''' Is IL me compensation OF lhe commissioners
VINO run me boundary me between Mississippi
ana o., ieaneSsef' chaIgr Sll 900.
Inc House 'htn took up the resolution in reIa-
non |" United States Senator Tor SIX years
from ID" an March 1887.
MI Drown oil oopIdh objected to the resolu-
"on on the ground that the representative had
not the right TO anticipate the Will OF his constu-
eht' ana although he was opposed to National
BANK he could not tell but that the minds of his