Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-19
LITERARY SOCIETY.


At large and respectable meeting Of the citi-
sacni of Columbus, convened at the Masonic Hall
pm Monday evening last pursuant to previous no
tice, Dr.. NJ Estes delivered Lecture on the i'm
porIanco Of literary associations TO every commu-
|niy. He alluded to tho societies now existing in
|lhe different cities Of Europe and in this country,
|md briefly pointed out the advantages to be de-
|wed from the concentration of taleft, and the de-
livery of lectures on the various branches of sci
fence.
Alter the address of DR.. Estes, the meeting was
organized by calling DR.. y. LIpscoMB to the
Chair, and appointing N. LESTER Secretary. DIR.
ILpscomb made some very appropriate remarks
on the object for which the meeting had assem-
lblcd.
Ga motion Of YIN. L. Harris Esq. the follow
Sng gentlemen were appointed committee to
\ draft a constitution and bylaws to report at an ad-
lourncd meeting to beheld on Monday evening,
viz; DR.. Estes, Mcssrs. Harris, Barker, Lester,
\ Dickinson, WiHer and Maes.
The mectmg then adjourned to meet at the
Masonic Hall on Monday evening. to hear the
coas,utionfead, and to take the necessary steps
for carrying on, the views OF the meeting. ~
!. u A mceti@of the committee IS requested
athe office Of DR.. Estes THIS EVENING,
gNy l9h.) =
Il Tine CHoCTAw COMMISSIONERS have Just
+ closed hborlous session of six months. Goy.'
Hroom and Mr.. Murray, accompanied by their
secretary, Mr.. Pinckney, left Columbus on Thurs
DAY morning. Mr. Barton started few days in
advance. They have investigated 26l cases we
learn thatnemIy 1000 yet remain to be disposed
I" The Commissioners have labored with I'M
'nnS diligence; the testimony and alIidavts &C.
FOPy several reams Of closely written matter
80 We were incorrect in stating that Thatch.
q Summons have issued shnpasters. They
" signed by Mr. Simmons only. Mr.. Alfred
hatcher It appears, has never put out any,
The unfed States Circuit Court commenced
+ session at jackson on the first Monday in
Play, Judge Adams presiding.
OoNGREss.--Wo have nothing very late or in
'Testlng from Washington. Our latest date is
'ne Sd inst. The late duel was then under dis
'uss'on IN the House. The debate upon it on
"o -nd inst. was quite animated. Some angry
TpaFng took place between Mr. j. @. Adams
a0u Mr. Thomas of Maryland No final dccis-
Eva upon the subject was had.
Ia The Senate on the Both inst Mr.. Clay Of
ny brought forward resolution in relation to
az currency. The resolution is joint one, and
Intended to preyontany discrimination as to the
''e'cy OF medium Of payment in the several
'a'cHes 81 the revenue or in debts TO the gov
0''ohl' and to make the notes Of specie paying
AAs' under suitable restrictions, receivable in
""ent OF the public revenues. The resolution
~ referred to the Committee on Finance. A
establishing a territorial Government lor the
'4''ls' west Of he Mississippi, was engrosyed
''alrd reading by a vote Of 80 TO IL. The
'''errliory is 10 be called .Ncosho.
- Gov, MNUrT has received information from
var department, giving assurances flhe spec
"Pnent Of quantity OF rifles for the use of thC
! he Columbus Rifle company will be furnish
van uleir quota as soon as they arrive.
we learn from Jackson that Reuben II
~ S elected Major General of the 4tl Division
.9Ou' one hundred majority. We shall probably