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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19


and while q few adventurous spectators
would be benefited BY such al issue, the
honest and unsuspecting citizens Of our
country would finally Be the losers. If
we look back to what took placein New
York, Pennsylvania, tho Western States,
and even incur own State, we shall see
the grossest impositions committed BY
banks, commencing with q few thousand
dollars in specie, buying up newspapers
to puff them as specie-paying banks, in
order to delude the public, and, after get
ting their bills in circulation, blowing up,
and leaving the unsuspecting planter and
farmer victims of fraud, BY which they
were deprived Of the hard earnings OF
years Of honest industry.
But, sir, believe the bank owes great
deal Of the opposition which exists, and
has existed, to the fact that it has put
down these fraudulent institutions, got up
by combinations and conspiracies Of spe-
culators; and who, after receiving large
dividends, managed to destroy the credit
of their own paper, and, by the agency 0.
brokers, bought up at half its nominal va
lue.
''Since / last wrote you, had a con
versation with gentleman in the conf
dence Of some Of the monied men of thu
i North, and he says they are Determined
to break up the United States Bank, t
enable them to use their money to advan
tage, as that institution gives so many ia
cillties to the community, as to dePrlV'
them Of their former profits"
"Ihere is another consideration; tn
distress would be immense, which refl
sal to renew the charter would produc
among those who are indebted to the in
stitution: for / find that to this branch
! the planters owe upwards Of million {
dollars; and have no hesitation in say
ing as safe debt as is owing to any ban
in the Union. But if the bank shout
wind up its affairs, these planters coul
not get credit from other institutions; an
as the bank can sue in the United State
Court at once, property would be great
} depressed, and monied men would buy
up for half its value. Throughout Il
Union all classes would suffer, exec
those who should hold up their money
go into the brokerage business, or bu
property at a sacrifice. If were su
) the bank would not be re-chartered,
would convert my property into none
f with a view TO dealing in exchange.
could make vast fortune by it.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

The settlement Of difficulties. IN ~
then come forward IN the panOplvof -. -
innocence, and ten the people tbev -. !.
no wrong, and that as far e N - 20.
they win aid and assist IN RELIEVING :, p
distress that now weighs down the eo... Z
Let them say: @Preserve Us from bs;n- =,
to endorse our notes, thus MAKING :, ~ q
interest Of - lap cent. for The ~ ~ =
loan out at z per cent, and we MN = p
your notes and relieve you from Won, -. ,.
ties. We win sen you exchange. =
assist Us IN providing specie to ensbls ~ 49,
sumo specie payments, and TINA -. y
we win assist you" The BankavTl =
opportunity Of doing this at the ma.,;.-.'a
held on the 2lst and we trust thew ~ 2
for the excitement which now prev.;l.
thing but pleasant TO US. If no Adv.
made BY the Banks, we are wiliu0 = q
The acar into Afiea," and eontinus 80
ascertained that OUR PRESENT sv.--RI
BANKING Is RADICALLY WRONG. -
chartered institutions have been -, =
Quoted.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19
card.

understand that the Administrator Of the
Estate Of Thomas ]. Forbes, deceased, has
brought number Of suits against the debtors
of the establishment of the Southern Argus.
l wish it to be distinctly understood, that am
neither directly or indirectly interested in the
said suits having no interest in the claims OF
1887, held by the Administrator.
P. B. BARKER.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

The disaraceful rencounter IN the House Of
Representatives between Mesrs Ben and
Tuney, a. described IN Om Congressional
news, & another evidence Of The increasing de-
r,oralization Of our country. Every lover Of
his country should stamp such acts with the
seal Of rspEobation.
The Hon. SAMUEL Bu1LER has resigned
HE station e. one Of the directors q the Tom
bigby Bank Democrat. -
on to his seat IN the Legislature for the pur.
pose Of carrying out the views Of the Banks
and to vote for Judge TrOtter. The people
don't want Butler there, and he knows should
he resign his seat IN the Legislature he could
not again be elected. Some deep corruption
and base bargaining IS very evident m TIM
matter.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19
ron RFT5RT IS ENTATTVE.
SETH PEBBLES.

We announce this worthy and honest Plan
ter as candidate to represent Lowndes Coun-
ty in the Legislature of this State, to I'LL the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation Of
Samuel Butler. Mr.. PEBBLES is well known
throughout the County as an honest man, an
industrious planter. an exemplary citizen, and
as man possessed of an uncommon degree Of
good, sound, practical sense, and in no way
connected with our chartered banks. The
people win rally around him, and no doubt
triumphantly elect him over Bank Butler.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

eve ask, do any Of the State Rgb, -
y here regard Mr.. Calhoun with so1tsI,,,
VIII the Argus answer !"-DsmOrd
We answer no. Our feelings tOwsris !,
Calhoun have never changed, and sEhOOgbp
are forced to disagree with him a. il rsp,s
one point Of public policy, we cannot irgs :
virtues or cease to admire the brilliant M
minded and intellectual LIGHT OF I'M Sam
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19
AMALGAMATIoN.

A negro.felIow was lately married in
Indiana, to white woman, and one Of
the papers thinks that the parties ought to
be punished by being 'skinned aliVe. -
A Northern paper remarks:
at occurs to US that the people of this
country, and especially Of the State o.
NeaO York, have significantly indicated
their acquiescence in another mode Of
punishment" for this offence. The cri.
minal in Indiana, by becoming resident
in slave-holding State, and sIave-hoId.
er, might possibly commute the threaten.
ed punishment of being skinned alive, by
conserving to accept the Wee Presidency
of the United States
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

The Argus does deny that Mr. Chyb.lu.
to the "Federal bank Wing party, for sbboEEi1
and against the South" We know dp
such party, and if such party does su1, i
can only be found in the dePraTed imagnEa
the Democrat.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19
MIR. PLEASANTS, IETTER.

M N PLEASANlS' LETTER.
On our first page viii be found the letter on
this accomplished Editor, explanatory of his
views on the subject of the Presidency and
the Sub-treasury. He a conscientious be-
lever IN the latter policy of the Government,
but conceives It to have nothing to do with the
great struggle of the Wing party to reform
the abuses under which the country has
been laboring since the elevation Of General
jackson; and thinks it is wrong that because
some few State Rights men approve of this
one policy Of the Administration, they should
forsake the friends with whom they have ac-
ted for the last eight years. We are happy
to see Mr.. Pleasants thus stating boldly and
manfuTly his sentiments, and hope his exam
pie may be followed by every State Rights
man, who believes with him, in the policy Of
the sub-treasnry.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

Posi- MAsrERs.-A New York paper
suggests that postmasters ought to be cleo.
ted by thepeople Of their town, and saws
"we hope to see the day when each town.
ship, that viii give proper bonds for fideli-
ty, shall elect their own postmaster or
Postmasters, and thus cut off the great
source of corruption, subservience and
just discomfort. What mockery Of jus.
tee as well as Democracy IS it to see, as
we have seen, a postmaster, the choice Of
three-fourths of those whose voice ought
70 be decisive in the matter, turned out Of
ms Office, to make room for one who is
universally obnoxious.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

1.-THE Democrat preserved an %
silence and would not answer The quz
propounded some weeks since, I'll =
support a Bank Director for ReFsa
until Saturday last, when it was nj
that Mr.. Butler had resigned bis 81
Board Of Directors Of the TOmbgg
to which station he scas reelected o.
Monday IN june. It has answered .
ceIly, no. aDiscretion is the bette
valor" the Democrat probably bO4
when no danger was apprehended to Up
it opened It's mouth. We imagine D
Of matters to be thus: The DemoTs
friends desired Mr. Butler not tOrss
in the Legislature. as the probability
whigwonld be elected in his place. ..
ing two votes against Judge TTC'tE. - y,
to which Mr.. Butler Is attached =
person, deeply interested IN Il !"
to its interests m the Legislature
between the loco tocos and the Ban.
thought best for Mr.. Butler to TsagDS
IN the Bank for a season. to cam % =.
signs of bothparties to the contract
not say thatthese things are 50, Bus -
'saagfill sqltintiag" towards such O.
# we are wrong m our imaginin
Butler has resigned both the Oihee
Director and representatives.
voters Of LoWndes county IN ss'
prepared for a severe conflict %
citizens, SETH PEBBLES, We .
win Be prepared to couch a lance %
sword il avor Of the people, ana
kouest FaTus's banner let u g =
mystery envelopes al the singular
of the Van Buren, men sndthe
Is wen We should be prepared io
gsncy. Lopndss Couutyis sgs
ysomangy are trus to fhsir P1i
serve tie approach Of dangHn
Banks and corrupt politicians c
them rom their duty.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

To SUBscRIBERs.-We strkss.
Of subscribers out Of this County ! -.
Of those who have not compiled "a
terms. We do It with regret m, -. =! "
often requested payment Of are,,-..
have no hope that we shall ever re.s; - :
what IS already due Us, If we Ws,s ~. 'a
ed Of an Independent fortune, We v1 -. !.
have not so great an objection % ~. y !.
nothing.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

The Democrat appears delighted with i
pastime of throwing mud at Messrs. PraH
and Word. 1t only besmeres itsel, i i
missiles fall short of the mark.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

The Democrat refuses to publish scu
nication signed "Arstides," agan &
Banks.-WM the expression Of job y
dolph apply to that Journal! @BOlgsl-
bought upr'
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

THE HONOR OF MISSISSIPPI UNSULLIED.
Our representatives, Messrs. PRENTIss
and Word took their seats in Congress
on the SOth May By virtue Of the Nouem-
Der Election, and just in time to vote for
the repeal Of the Specie Circular. Before
the usual oath of Office was administered,
Mr.. Prentiss made this declaration, which
we copy from the National Intelligencer.
GAS the Speaker was about to admins.
ter the oath, Mr.. Prentiss remarked that,
before being sworn, candor compelled
him to inform the House, on behalf of
himself and colleague, that they did not
claim their seats by virtue of the recent
election in Mississippi, but by virtue of
the election in November last: that they
looked upon the recent election as uncon.
stitutional and wholly invalid.
"Mr. P. further said that his colleague
and himself could not conscientiously take
the oath under any other election than
that of November, and that upon their
consciences they should take their oath
and seats, if they took them at all, by viz.
tue of that election alone.
"Mr. P. said that a high sense of duty,
both to himself and the House, called I'D.
on him for this avowal, that, if any wish
ed to make objection, they might have the
opportunity of so doing"
Not single member in the House had
the hardihood TO make an objection, and
Speaker Polk only remarked that as Mr..
Garland, of La. had stated that the gen.
tlemen were elected. representatives from
Mississippi, that alone was sufficient for
him to administer the oath of office
This is a triumph of principle, and State
Rights Men have much to thank our re.
representatives. for, in thus boldly demand.
ing and securing their own and the rights
of their const ituents.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

The Democrat says it publishes nOhg ID
facts against Henry Clay. Why dos Ind
publish ALL THE FACTS in rels60a 10 thsb
tingushed Statesman? WI il publish d
gentleman's resolutions andspeech on thesul
ject Of abolition petitions! WeisE Il ID
MT
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

Does the Argus think the yeOmaw
Mississippi win talnely suffer such msdhtu
Count Brag?-DemOcrat.
We have not the honor of an acquaiH1E
with the Count are we aware =
the Count has msulted the ayeOmsHg
Mississippi" If he has done 50, and nE
the "yeomanry of Mississippi half Is m
as the Columbus Democrat We b
the Counta very naughty Count
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

INDIAN FRAUDs.-We published last week
an account of base fraud upon the Mack
nav Indians by the house of Doremus, Suydam
& Jackson, of New York. That firm, in a
letter published IN the papers of that city, de-
ny the charge. Frauds have been committed,
however, and it seems that the Indian Com
missioner is judged to be deeply implicated.
A Buffalo paper says -" The Cleveland Her
aid and Gazette intimates that John W. Ed
mOnds, Esq. the Indian Commissioner, to
whose care the goods sent by Suydam, Jack
son & CO.. and who was obliged to leave
Green Bay and Macinaw under fear of Lynch
law, can tellas well as those gentlemen, who
had the profits of the speculation.
Wewish the Cleveland paper would speak
out, and give US what information it possess.
es respecting this rascally affair. An infamous
fraud has been practisedby somebody, and the
public have right to know how far the gov.
eminent agents have been engaged in It
Lighter cause gave rise to the protracted and
disgracefui Florida war, and we may esteem
ourselves fortunate # we escape hosdHte.
with the Indians on our Northwestern Dor.
der.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

~ The Argus rather falters in its Opp3
ton to the course Of the Mississippi Bah
We hope no unholy overtures have eOan
mated our brother!! Speak out fsl
Strange things happen sometmes.-D@oa,
The Argus has not faltered Sin its OgpOitdu
to the course of the Mississippi Banks" h
we think the Democrat to be more habk
the suspicion. It published an account d
meeting held IN Gainesville, "at hsnsquEI
several friends" and soft soaps the BanhI
expressing firm belief that the inoOP01
Banks Of Mississippi are N a better ooukil
man NOSE y AEHOuHVn.- How n4usA 80
banks give the Democrat for that puff!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

The Democrat Says a brighter d,vsA,
ming" Yes-the Wings have es-i.s -;
their measures, the Repeal Of Dc 49,.
Circular, and if their success comm /.
shallsOon have good times.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

% We deny asserting that the Evia
of Kosciusko" would soon host The VII
flag.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19
From the Philadelphia Commercial Herald
A PRECIOUS CONFESSION.

A writer in the Evening Post, the lead
ing Van Buren, paper in New York, who
is commended by the editors, makes this
precious confession:-
"The Democracy is in very hazard
Gus position. IT'S not to be disputed that
our measures hare accelerated the present
state Of things, and no party can withstand
the Odiam such a condition. If our
our masters do not remedy the evils that
now exist, we are overwhelmed beyond
any peradventure.
Financially speaking, THE BANK
OF THE UNI / ED STATES WORK.
ED WELLs-aad It is fOEly to suppose
the people i0SA consent to be long Uittout
II, unless The same results en- Be brouolt
about III another scay. The present STATE
Of things Is moi to be endured, and aciH
not Be endured Il is driving US back
with terrible rapidly into the Jaws Of 4
federal bank. If the only cure for the
present chaotic state IS to be found in such
al institution; If (the Federal Govern
ment having performed its share1 the
state viii do their part; if they viii not
permit a large and extended freedom OF
trade; If they insist that the whole busi-
ness Of the currency and exchanges shall
be carried on BY these paltry, petty, two
million State Banks, then we doubt not
that The slannchest democrats, those who
have been longest and foremost above the
storm, aCsI confess that they have calcu-
lated too much On the intelligence and en-
erey Of the State Governments, and that
The General GoDeFanlent usttss rscsls 70
e ancient policy
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

ne Cohn5us DemOerd as
psaIef tss Treasury Cirsul1l'
mocrat IS as silent IS dsathon =
'of .ls Repeal of tie Trsasui.
& f doss for / 70 ta1e
oS -. Dank !
il Won' hali Jon i
eliol eject upon youf ll
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

WHEEL ABouTs-Wil the Democrat and
its friends s'foIloW IN the footsteps'' Of JUDGE
Irotter and come out against tie Specie CT.
culara But short time ago the Van Buren,
ltes, nom the lowest slave Of the party to the
great Magysus Apollo. the great hunbug Ben
ton, auded the Specie Circnlsr IS one 81 tie
best strokes Of policy tie administration had
ever performed Wheel about friends. and
clam e repeal aa "a actor which the admin
istEaiion ought e be praised. ana attack lie
sub-iraasmy BIZ q vie bantling of Bank
Abolition Fedaralists!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

never Knew a man who was eloquent m
on the cruelty of Angling. who did not beat
Christopher North.
Did you know an Editor that constantly SER
monies on the dishonestyof the banks n sus-
pending specie payments. who pays his own
aents! what DO you say Mr.. Advertiser!
The above neat hi we copy from the I'm
isgille Journal, and We have no doubt Il might
wen apply e many Of Is, who have been lste.
lyberating The banks. Stn we have riobt
70 complain when We have good evidence tbsf
the banks have not used Us altogether riubl
and g blame them when they have passed tbe
line Of demarkation prescribed - der 60.
ten. We .semOnizes On the absass az the
BANKS, but wash our hands Of any attempt to
lnlure them while they pursue s legitimate
course of Business Hundreds Of S cannot
pay ouf debts because the banks. which t,sra
g lahliahed for the benefit Of tie public. .Sv7
not help rs We me Of opinion, however.
could there Be 8 coed md landing tv.sr
The people end tie Banks, that raatssl i,r;.l,.
be made ioWoEk much more 70 TIE
ton g all parties. AZ present tie bsons s4e
the Banks ana re Rsr ~
alpys agai tie people. and - llc L sl.;
s's'e eling continue e
wider g &
have aoear m ,s
e.sea lei i j. tie paIt az the
Aet lole Isl asr.s-
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19
BoUoH4 Or -The Democrat Is praisinl
.he Commercial Bank Of this city!


the Commercial Bank Of this city
The Democrat calls Us brother, and desires
Us to aspeak out" relative to questiOnSprOpOun-
ded by the chGngeling and "ARcH NULLrErER,"
(as the Democrat used to call him,) CRALLE
of the Washington Chronicle. The letter Of
Mr.. Peasants, which we publish to-day, we
think viii show Mr., Cralle his true light
but, as we conceive the questions really too alb
surb for aserious answer, the scandid Editor
of the Argus win allow the ltneGHda Editors
Of the Democrat to ask questions themselves
CoNeREss.--The mails Of Sunday did not
bring US anything very interesting from Wash
ingtOn. Judge White from the Indian Com
mittee, in the Senate, presented a report
against making any new arrangements with
the Cherokees. 1t is reported that MIR. VaI
Buren, and his party hacks in Congress have
determined to make dying effort to push thu
Sub-treasury bin through this session, b!
watching the opportunity while number O
the Wing and Conservative members are alb
sent from the House. The papers are calling
loud upon the absent members to return t
their posts. Intrigue and base corruption
have always been Distinguishing traits Of
Van Burenism.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

pScOPal Onurcns I0r the diocese OF maryland.
A New BANK-A new Real Estate Bank
has been organized in Wahaloc, Kemper
County. We have not yet learned its title
The Bank is amply provided with funds, and il
is now ready to commence operations; anC
judging from the high character and wealth
Of its officers, we think it viii not fail to Sc
cure the confidence of the public, and be 0
great benefit to our neighbors of Kempe
County. The following gentlemen have
been elected as It's officers:
s. M. GooDE, President.
J. MosELEY, Cashier.
JOHN HARDEMAN,
JOHN MALONE,
PowHATTAN B. THURMoND,
L. B. BARNES.
]. w. NICHOLSON,
WIN. J. CRAIG,
JAS. C. RUPERT,
FRANCIS THOMAS,
Directors.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

Rev. DR.. EAsTBURN, Of NepO York
This eminent divine was on the Both of May,
almost unanimously elected Bishop of the E.
piscopal Church, for the Diocese of Maryland
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-06-19

never knew man who was eloquent up-
on the cruelty of Angling. who did not beat
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1838-08-17
NEW ORLEANS, JuLY 50.

Miraculous Escape.-As the half pas.
FIVE O'Clock cars from Carrolton we're pass.
ing Hertsville yesterday afternoon, a black
boy was riding on horseback near to the
track. When the engine came near the
horse, he stumbled and threw the boy Oh
the middle OF the track but too late TO stop
the engine, and, strange to relate, the whole
train passed over him without injuring him
IN the least. He jumped up, scratched his
head, and exclaimed, " Y ou can't kill dis
niger, any how, Master Ingine."
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1838-08-17

Senator Brorn.--We find that some O,
the Northern papers suppose that the cleo.
non oil successor TO Senator Brown will
come on at the next session Of our LegisIa.
ture. This is a mistake. Mr.. Browns
term viii not expire ill the 4th of March.
iS4i, and session Of our Legislature will
take place in the winter of $40, which of
course will be the proper period for choosing
successor, unless, indeed, Mr.. Brown
should vacaie his seat after being convinced
That the people are against hm.-F. Obs.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1838-08-17

u The Wilmington Advertiser states that Gov.
Branch add family, passed through that place on
the 9t' ins'. on their way South Gone to Fler.
ia We suppose 10 look after his sea, in the Con
sen,lon iong as he finds HE chance ior Govern.
% in this Ststc rather doubtful
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1838-08-17
A RIDDLE
y NVWWLFu
II Ill Nj
X u Nj

w5' ''usts, IN their proper place,
" nov 'hs world aud thee.
AS '''' Of sorrow and disgrace,
"'s source of misery.
l ~ .Assn from an old paper. The
,,,, ~ ~ 'ouod by folding the upper i,no
'a' lower line Of capitals.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1838-08-17
HrER

In this county, on the I'd last, Of the wboopiug
cough, ORCAR MOXEY, infant son OF P. and J.
Ruslch. Suffer little children to csme unto me,
and forbid them moi for OF such's the king dom of
heaven" Communicated
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1838-08-17
NOTICE.

BAY MARE, IS or 10 years old, with hea.
w black name and tail, with star in her
forehead, small nip out of one of her ears
occasioned by the extirpatlen Of wart,
some white on one hind and one fore foot.
no other marks recollected--a wagon sad.
die with the skirts split at The edge and bri.
die. Any information Of either the thief
or the property, will be thankfully received
aud reasonable compensation given for tho
mare and saddle and bride. Address the
at Concord, n. c.
JNO. N. MINISTER,
Aug 10, 1898 Hl+