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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-02-06
LocAlrI.-I'nose Phrenologlsts who

LocA.lrI.-T Those Psychologists who
hive cx2.n'ned our head, informs US that
nc bump Of locality IS very well developed.
I've have, however, since tho Isl. Of Jailla'
ry, been moving about hithcr aad tnither,
and we find half our friends know not where
to find us. Be it known, therefore that
we shall, hereafter be found at our Printing
Office, on SouTH MARKET STREET, a.iew
doors South ofthc Columbus Hotel, where
we shall be pleased to see such OF our
friends who may be disposed to drop IN to
read the latest news. We cndcavored to
''dirorcc'' ourselves from the Printing Office
and establish Publication Office on Main
Street; but after the present week we shall
abandon that plan, for the simple and ex-
cel!ent reason, that our friends patronize as
50 beautifully, that we arc obliged to be IN
our printing office continually. Our Bull
lctjn, also will be we'll attended to, at the
place ofour locality.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-02-06

EDucATIoN.-We copy the following
from the Cincinnati Wing. The Common
Schools of Ohio arc worthy of that rich and
intelligent State, and We hope to see the
day when Mississippi will rank with her in
the noble cause of Education. The Ball
has been put in motion by the Convention
lately held in Jackson, and we trust the
people Of Mississippi will ''keep il moring."
COMMON ScHooLs.-The system Of cd
ucation, which Ohio has adopted from the
examples of her New England sisters, APP
pears to be the entering wedge to a gen
eral diffusion Of common school adv antages
to the entire west. kentucky has already
acted on the subject, and passed law
creating system of education throughout
the State. The House of Representatives
of Tennessee, by a vote of FIFTY
EIGHT to SeUenl have also passed a bill
to establish system Of Common Schools. y
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-02-06

A bill to repeal the law prohibiting the
Circulation g Of the notes ofthe U S Banks oe
:: :, has passed third .reading
IN the Senate Of the Ohio Legislature
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-02-06

Mr.. PRENTIss' SPEECH.-We present
to our readers the eloquent and glowing pc
roration of the speech of Mr.. PRENTIss,
one of our legal and constitutional Repre-
sentatives in Congress from this State. 1t
will be read with avidity by $4,000 frecmen
Of Mississippi, who are now looking with
anxious eyes towards the seat of Govern
ment, trusting that justice may be done
them. Mr.. PRENTIss has made power
full impression in Washington, and, we are
informed, while speaking in behalf of his
own and his colleagues claims, the whole
mass of,thc talent and intelligence Of Con-
gress, of both parties, crowded around
him, as if spell-bound with his heartfelt,
bold and sincere eloquence. We heartily
respond to Mr.. Prentiss' eloquent and or
iginal sentiment:
''But ifthis be your determination, | have
shut one request, on her behalf, to make.
"When you decide that she cannot choose
cher representation on this floor, at the
''same moment, blot from the spangled
''banner of the Union the bright star that
''glitters to the name of Mississippi, but
e'eave the stripe beaind--a fit emblem of
''her degradation"
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-02-06

MISSISSIPPI FEMALE COLLEGE. The 81.
eona session of this excellent and popular
institution commenced on the 9Th Of 1an ,p.
afy' AS q proofofthe satisfaction w I1i,J
parents have received in relation - 40 -
management and the plan oftuition adon.a ~
" ITS President, Mr.. MAER, we are ;ns5 p,Tu
~ rece elas about sany young ladies are now
r 49,. instruction under his MANAGE.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09

have nothing 10 say shout Mr. Riyes' sspraiioas or
my being his especial pet" The public knows how
10 appreciate such slang. and MAIL value 10 place
upon ~ II he Is an asPraa. and am sn espeeiat PET
imagine that he 10 not alone ~ his aspirations, and
am not ,heonly "e'Peciat per- as time viii fully de.
yolope,
hao never heard Of the Caucus OF which the
pendent OF the Democrat speaks until read il IN his
communication; was neither al that Caucus. nor in
yied TO attend so that Cannot be brought IN Judgment
against me,
do not know Why have been the object OF so fire.
quent and such yimlcnt attack, from some Of the
iriends'of The administration unless IL be to destroy
IN the confidence OF my constituents, for not changing
my political opinions because majority Of the friends
OF The administration have thought proper TO change
thers am only exercising the rights which belong 10
representative Of the people, and in strict conformity
with the opinion oil my constituents; and although
have denounced the Subressury scheme in strong and
decided terms, have, uniformity been respectful 10 its
authors. Why then should have provoked so much
wrath and nycetiye cannot perceived BE this, how.
ever as may having the appreciation oil my own con-
science, shall pursue the even tenor Of my course,
without regard to the attacks which may be made upon
me from any quarter, or from whatever motive. So
long as remain representative OF the people, viii
do my duty according TO the honest dictates Of my
Judgment, uncontrolled by the will OF The executive,
and undlsmaycd by the denuncatons OF party presses
or Indifferent politicians and whenever my constituents
shall believe that their liberty, their safety and their
prosperity will be best promoted by subJecng their
preventative TO the unqualified control OF the executive
WILL am prepared 10 surrender place, which have
felt proud IN holding, by their generous confidence and
which have not forfeited by any change Of principle
or conduct on my part greatly prefer retirement TO
The recognition OF such principle, and will never
sent 70 sckno~ ledge lis swsyI do not doubt when
shall have returned 10 the bosom Of my constituents
and place before them oil the facts connected with this
subject, and my course in reference TO T. that however
much they may differ with me in opinion, they will
knowledge the propreiy and necessity OF the course
which have pursued. ] have no fears that the high
minded, republican and intelligent district which re-
present, Will bend the neck of their re-
preventative TO any yoke which The executive might
seek TO put upon it. They know the value Of Their own
rights and liberties too well for that they will examine
into the propre OF his opposition before they condemn
him shall continue to oppose both the Subtreasury
ard National Bank, and commit myself to the judg
ment Of my peers without the least apprehension Of ae
result. Yonr friend,
j. GARLAND.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

A joint resolution from the Committee on Com
mercc, calling for charts OF surveys of Lake Erie,
with the following amendment by way Of substitute,
moved by MIR Whuesey, of Ohio came up as the
unfinished business Of the morning hour
Resortd By the Senate aud House Of Representatives
Of the United States Of America IN Congress assem-
Htd, That the President OF the United States hereby
authorized TO cause such parts Of Lakes Ontario Ere,
ST. Clair, Huron, Michigan, and Champlain, and the
bays contiguous and the rivers and straits connected
with said lakes arc within the United States, 10 be
surveyed, when he may deem the to be necessary
TO add security and safety to the navigation commerce
on these waters, or for naval military operations
that may be required on the for the protection and
defence Of tho Northern oner and accurate maps and
charts of such to be made and for that purpose
he is hereby authorized employ any public vessel or
craft within those waters and to detail for such service
such persons as arc employed board Of such vessels
or craft, and Others in public employ when The sam?
can be toue without injury TO other branches Of the pub
lie service; and that he the shoals, rocks other
distinctions and the channels in the bays mouths oil
rivers and through the straits where said channels are
INTRICATE, to be designated by buoys, or in such other
suitable manner as be may direct
The resolution having been read tits second
cading) and the question being on ordering TO its
third reading
Mr.. ADAMS wished the House TO consider what
they were about TO do in passing this resolution. lie
adverted TO the great enlargement which had been
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09

Passage through The Rocky Mountains The Jour
nal of exploring tour through the Rocky Mountains
by the Rev. Samuel Parker, gives the following curious
account of a broad defle through these mountains,
which affords commodious and easy passage from the
country lying Of this great range the territory OH
the coast OF the Pacific The existence Of such pas.
sage increases the Importance Of the steps in contcnpa-
ton by our Government to occupy the territory the
Oregon.
1.-The passage through these mountains is in a val
ley, gradual in the ascent and descent that should
not have known passing them, had it been
that We advanced the atmosphere gradually became
cooler, and at length found the perpetual SHOWS up
right hand aud upon our left, elevated many thou
sand feet above us-in some places, ten thousand -
The highest parts cf these mountains found by mea-
surement to be ghteen thousand fee, above the level
of the sea. This valley not discovered until
years since.
"Mr Hunt and his party, more than twenty years
ago, it, but did find it, though in search
Of some favorable passage 1t varies in width from FIVE
to twenty miles and, following its course, the distance
through the mountains is about eighty miles, four
days journey Though there elevations and
depressons in this valley, yet, comparatively speaking
it is level There would be difficulty in the way Of
constructing railroad from the Atlantic to the Pacific
and probably the time may not be very far distant when
trips will be made the continent, they have
been made TO Niagara Falls, to Natures wonders
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09
SANTA FEE NATURAL BRinGE,
MovlO 1900

SANTA FEE NATURAL BRlpeE,
May 10, 1888 s
Battle betrrcn the Indians and Voiunteers-At .
o'clock P. NJ. Capt Ellis, with small number of men,
discovered party Of Indians, and charged and fred OH
them. The fire returned by the Indians. The de-
tachment immediately concentrated and a sharp and
spirited action followed which lasted about FIVE minutes
The horses then ordered behind sink hole and
the detachment, with the exception OF small guard
which left with the horses, charged the hammock
III good order and great spirit amid CALLING fire from
the Indians. On their entering the hammock the In
dams gave back and after about ten minutes the de-
tachment returned in good order. An ambuscade was
then made in pond but before it was left the Indians
fired the detachment The fire was returned by the
volunteers, who charged into the hammock and con-
tlnued there about thirty minutes, during which time
place was selected in the pond for forticaou in case
we should be compelled TO remain on the ground all
night The place selected seemed to have been formed
by nature for the purpose. The detachment then re-
turned and collected all the articles that had been drop
ped by them; rode the battle ground twice and
then formed and marched in order. Our force and
that OF the Indians nearly equal. None of the whites
killed or wounded. Five Indians killed or wounded
All the officers and men behaved extremely well more
bravery and spirit could not have been exhibited by any
set of men. Every man seemed TO think that he had
1t all TO do himself, and SO they all rushed ahead
Offers nho killed rounded Indians Car FL
s, Cat the time his horse shot and Capt Hindey
at the last rencounter
Prtratcs rho Killed or rounded Indians = Staple
ton, Ashley Young and Charles Dell
Al the fire OF these men, Indians were seen 10 fall
and as many other good msrksmen and fired with
judgment, there is no doubt that many OF the
my were killed or wounded. Lieut. Tucker was very
active and rEshed ahead amid the continual fire Of the
Indians before the order was given to secure the horses
Several men followed him, but they were follow cd
by the detachment.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT IN MASsACHU.
SETS.

Western Rail Rodd--We are happy to learn that
this great work is going with spirit along the whole
Of the line not already graded from Worcester to Spring
field and also the most difficult part OF the line
of Connecticut river, embracing the western portion
from Mddlefeld, through P,tsfed, to the New York
boundary at West stockbfdge The last portion, 80
miles in extent, embracing much heavy work. was put
under contract during the last week From the spirit
with which tie work is prosecuted, VIC hopeto The
first portion of the road to Connecticut rand also
part OF the western section in operation by md-sum-
mcr next year. and the whole road completed in the
year following. The present time is favorable for tho
prosecution Of the work. account OF the number of
laborers unemployed. Although provisions are scarce
and high the present rate o! wages, after deductjng
board, are less by 10 or Is per cent than when the
other rail roads Of this State already in operation
bullt-BoSton Daily Adp.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09

Distressing Accd1m The Charcstown, Va, Free
Press says" We are groved 10 learn that Mrs Link,
wife OF Mr. Adam Link Of this county, was killed on
Tuesday last, hy the railroad Hsrpcr's Ferry
on the Maryland side, II seems that Mrs Link had
never the operations Of railroad, and had visited
Hapers Ferry the fatal day for the express purpose
OF seeing the train. She had crossed the bridge with
her husband and standing op OF The tracks not
in use at the moment the locomotive approached We
understand one Of the switches was changed in some
way and part Of the train became disengaged and ron
upon the track upon which Mrs J.. was Standing She
was crushed between the cars and died instantly The
event caused great horror 10 the spectators, and has
awakened a general sympathy"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09

ELECTION OF A CONSERVATIVE DIsTmcT ATTORNEY
IN New foRK.-The Judges of the Court OF Common
Pleas OF this county, Consisting of the Aldermen,
exoficio, the Mayor Recorder, and the first and as
sociae Judge of that Court met again Saturday
afternoon, 10 appoint a District Attorney. After
some fifteen ballots, during which the entire Wing
the Administrator Vote divided (nn,iI he Iasi hal
lot,) between Mr.. McKeon, Mr.. Phoenix, and Mr.
Whiting, the latter was elected-for Mr.. Paterson
10, for Mr. Whiting ll-Mr. McKeon, on the last
ballot but one, had 8 Understanding 2. The Adj
ministration vote was then forced into unanimi;y !,
and MIR. Whiting had IL, Mr. Paterson TO-
Mr.. Whiting, it is said is Conservatives one
of the Directors of the Seventh Ward Bank-and
one OF the signerS of the letter to the "REvEREp
CHIEF" Mr. McKeon was the candidate Of the Loco.
Foco party.-N " Courier
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09

GEN. ScoTr's ARRIVAL At CALHOUN We learn
that Major Gen Winfield Scott and staff had arrived
al the agency, Calhoun. In his order to the troops
dated l7h May he recommends the adoption Of mild
measures towards the unfortunate Chcrokecs. II,
says-"Acts of harshness and cruelty, on the part
troops may lead, step by step, delays to impa
tcnce and evaporation, and in the end general war
and carnage-a result, in the of these particular
Indians utterly abhorront to the general sympathieso
the American people" The General issued an address
the Chorokees full Of mucss and humanity at the
time, il expresses the writer's determination to
compel the enforcement Of the treaty OF 1886
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09

Arrest Of the Lake Pirates-. We learn from
gentleman direct from Oswego," says the Albany
Evening Journal, that ten Of the Pirates who burnt
the steamboat Sir Robert Peel have been arrested
One Of the number is an Americas. The others
in possession of some of the men"
The Watertown Jeffersonian says that three are in
Jail inthat village. OF those arrested are Nathan
Lee, of Clayton, in Jefferson county; Bates Hugh
Seaman ard two brothers Warner--all Canadians
except Lee. The officers Of justice are on the alert
and but little doubt remains that the plot will be fully
exposed, and the offenders brought to merited pun.
iShment
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09
The following is the protest referred 10 above !:

May 81. 1898
The undersigned dissent from the vote Of the House
on the preamble and resolutions respecting the Sub
treasury bill and those members in Congress who have
refused to vote for the same;
Because, lst-1he only reasons assigned for that
resolution the supposed anxiety Of the people of this
State for the Of that measure and their appfoba
ton OF the resolutions OF last winter whereas in fact
believed that the favor which those resolutions have
found, proceeds much from the indifference Of the
people, than from any interest which they feel in the
subject.
ID. Because the condemnatory observations contain
ed IN the said resolutions though substituted for may be
very easily construed have the force of Instructions
But the practice Of nstructng members Of Congress,
whether Senators Repres entatives. Las n~~as bees
sanctioned by the public opinion OF South Carolina nor
adopted by her Legislature and the doctrine itself,
not altogether allacl by the better opinion
held be- is confessedy exposed so many and such
strong objections, that nothing short OF an evident
cessty could justify the members of this House in
sorting TO an expedIent so much at variance with the
uniform which this State has hitherto pursued
3D. Because the end proposed by the said resolutions
be other than to compel of the South Caro-
lima delegation to vote for the Subtreasuy opposition
TO their deliberate judgement of the inexpedency,
improperly and danger Of that measure. But mas
much, as very great majority OF the people of the
United States have expressed their condemnation OF the
Sub-treasury policy; the real tendency and effect of
those resolutions to fascn upon the country
and questionable measure against the of great
majority OF the people OF the United States, by the
Of representatives voting against their convictions
For these reasons, and because all attempts TO oveawe
and control that freedom of mind with which rcpresen-
ative should execute his trust according the best Of
his judgement and ability unconstitutional and dam
gerous in the highest degree to the stability republican
governments, We members of the House OF Representa-
ves, whose names are hefeunto annexed, record our
dissent, and protest against these proceedings being
drawn into precedent.
J. l.. PETIGRU,
| JOSHUA w. TOOMER,
| RICHARD YEADON, Jr.
| ] II. ADAMS,
CHS EDMONDSTON,
A. b. ARNOLD,
| OTIS MILLS
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09

Ma. GRAVES SPEAKING FOR HIMsEIF-Mr. Graves
recently in the u S House of Representatives con-
cuded remarks in reference 10 the late duel as
follows:
81 should do injustice TO myself were to conclude
without saying that was not conscious at the time,
that had invaded the privileges of this House !
thought was especially careful to preserve them.
find, however, that being connected with a duel,
either principal second, when member is
principal, technically involves all alike in breach
Of privilege. Sir Twas involved in the commence
ment Of this unfortunate affair innocently. never
conceived 1t possible that such consequences would
have devoved on me, when consented 10 be the
bearer OF that Inflated note, otherwise should never
have taken on myself the task. lam not and never
have been, the advocate of the ant-socal and I'M
christian practice of duelling have never, TO this
day, fired dueling pistol And, until the day when
went TO the field, never took any weapon in my
hand in view Of duel Public opinion is practi-
cally the paramount law of The land; every other
law, both human and divine ceases TO be observed;
yea withers and perishes in contact with it. Ii was
this paramount law Of this nation and of this House.
that forced me, under the penalty Of dishonor, 10
subject myself to the code which impelled me I'M
willingly into this tragical affair. Upon the heads
of this nation, and at the doors Of this House. rests
the blood with which my unfortunate hands have
been stained"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09

DIsrseli the younger of the most brilliant novel
writer's OF the age, another melancholy addition to tie
catalogue Of defunct regulations that have been Devil
dered by aspirations for political distinction His late
speeches in Parliament seem to have marked him out
for the rhaldryo every penny liner in the kingdom.
1t will be hard however to kill mind Of his cabre.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09

STEPHEN BuRRouGHs-ThiS individual whose
name and history is familiar TO US ALL was in this
city yesterday and left for New York in the steam-
boat Rochester He is large good looking man,
about 20 years old, whose appearance indicates ali
the shrewdness and ability for which he has been
distinguished. He is resident of Lower Canada.
ibahy Ere y1urnaI
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09

The Russian Emperor has made arrangements for
the immediate reconstruction Of a palace in place
potentate need but nod wish and it is obeyed like
magic
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09
III, no 1886 l2,722 l2,o77

ANOTHER Brush WITH THE SEMINoLEs-Thc Jack
sonvlle Courier of May Gath contains the following
under date Of
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09

J. l.. PETIGRU,
JOSHUA w. TOOMER,
RICHARD YEADON, Jr.
J II. ADAMS,
CHS. EDMONDSTON,
A. B. ARNOLD,
OTIS MILLS.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-03-15
NOTICE.

TINE undersigned having by the Hon.
Il General Assembly of this State at their
session in May, 1887, upon the petition of
Dennis Bradley and Others" been appointed
a committee to examine, survey, and lay out
so much Of the proposed Turnpike road from
Litchfeld 10 Plymouth Hollow as lies within
said town of Litchfeld, and to assess such
damages to the individuals through whose
land said road may pass as they may suf-
fer thereby-first giving notice of the time
and place of our meeting by publishing the
least 20 days previous thereto-do hereby
give notice that we will meet at the Mansion
House in Litchfield on Monday the 9th day
of April next, at IL o'clock at noon, to enter
upon the duties of our appointment.
DANIEL b. BRINsMADE, ! c...:,,..
NATHANIEL STEVENS, o'"''"ee'
Litchfeld, March IA, 1898. Al