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SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
T. w. WHITE, EDlroR AND PRopn,rron
TABLE OF CoNTEN

TABLE OF CONTENTS !
OF the December No. which will be issued on Tues
~ day the 10th inst This number closes the third vol
ume Of this periodical The LIST No of the fth volume
will be ready for delivery on the LIST January, 1888.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

The jackson Mississippian, of tho 2lst
inst. in speaking of the sale of the bonds Of
the Union Bank, thus holds forth:-''What
does it signify if Mr.. Biddle did purchase the
State bonds-does it convince these gentle
men WING editorsl does it satisfy any one
that a National Ban1'would be constitution
al, or that it is a measure which even expe-
diency demands"
Spirit OF humbug! how mighty is thy in
iluence, how absolute is thy sway over the
minds of thy adopted children, the Loco Fo
cos! and thy most profound and gifted sol
q of the Missssipian, what a prodigy does he
. exhibit!--who would have thought the salt
Of the Union Bank Bonds had any thing t
do with determining the constitutionality o
the unconsttutionality ola National Bank
But this sleepy sentinel on the decayin
t, and tottering walls Of Loco Focolsm, ha
/ made the importantdscoyery, and has bra
ID cd an alarm.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26
FROM SOUTH AFRICA.

We have files of the Graham's Town
Journal to the 9TH of June inclusive-prn-
cipally filed, as usual, with the details of
the thefts and other annoyances committed
by the Kafrs, and complaints of the local
government for not resortEg at once to ac'
tive hostile measures against them-ihe
Journal being as fond of shooting negroes
as some of our frontier papers are of harry
ing wild Indians. We find, however, in adj
dition, very ample details respecting the
massacre of the settlers by the ZooIus, inthe
neighborhood of Port Natal, and of the sub
sequent hostilties between the Zoolus chicl
Dingaan and the force despatched against
him by the countrymen of his victims.
From these accounts it appears, that on
the 9Th Of April, a force of nearly four hun
dred mounted men set out for Dingaan's ter.
ntoy, and arrived near Unkoninglovc, the
capital, on the llth, where they found the
Zoolu army drawn up in three divisions, and
advantageously posted. The attack was
made by the settlers in two divisions, one o.
which was quickly routed and put TO flight
leaving the other TO sustain the brunt of the
battle. The fight was kept up with great
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26
ELECTIONS.

MAINE.--We have heard from but two
counties in this State, in which the vote for
Governor stands thus: Kent, (Nhig) lO,Al5,
Fairchild ". b. ll,2S0--showing in one
Of the counties slight gain in favor of the
"iorlorn of hope"
RHODE IsLAND.-As far as heard from,
this State has returned 10 Wings and ! l
Loco Focos, as members to the State Legis-
ature, which, as usual, shows Wing gain
and loss on the side Of the doomed party
Missouri, as was expected, has gone, by
considerable diminished majorities for the
Loco members of Congress. The Slate
Senate is composed ola Wings and 20 Lo-
co Focos, and the House Of 80 Wings and
So Locos.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26
MISSISSIPPI UNION BANK, !
JACKSON, Sept. Is. 1898
To the Editor oftEc Southern San:

To the Editor ofttc Southern San:
DEAR SR:-Pleaso publish the follow
ing resolutions which passed at meeting
fthe board of this date:
lst ReSOlred, That when this bank
commences her discounts, a due regard
shall be had to the respective Districts, in
dispensing her loans prior to the establish
ment Of her Branches, in order that each
section of the State shall have an equal
participation in the benefits of the Insttu-
ton: provided the same be applied for
on satisfactory paper, having at all times
due regard te punctualily.
2nd. ReSOlred, That no paper shall be
permitted to pass at this Board having OH il
either as principal or security the name OF
names of any person who shall at the time
of such offering be under protest in this
bank or either ofits branches.
Sd. ResOlred, That all notes presented
for discount must be placed in the discount
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

" at Mobile, (from S. Alabama) $4,000
AT New Orleans, from Louisia-
ma, Mississippi, Arkansas, Ten
nessee, and N. Alabama, and
Texas, including shipments direct
from Natchez, 10000
Aggregate receipts from all the
Cotton growing States, Gncluding
Texus) 100000
1t is presumed, that in This ag-
gregate, there was received from
the crop Of 1886, which remained
over I'LL 1887, not less than, 10000
SO that the actual product of
1887, in the U. States was 100000
II would be fair TO assume, that
in the aggregate, the crops of
Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas,
Tennessee, aud N. Alabama, of
1888 will be reduced al least one
fourth, and that there will be a
falling off in the crops of all the
other cotton growing States, of at
least one fourth, say in the whole
United States, 800
SO that the product of 1888,
will not exceed, l252,5OO
But add for increased Gull
lure, 1850
The receipts from Isl October,
1888, ill 30ih Sept. 1899, may
reach 100000
or 100000 bales less than in the
year previous,
But it is now almost beyond doubt, that
the crops OF Tennessee and North Alabama
will be short more than oae-hrd, and that
the product of Mississippi will be short fully
ono-third; and from the latest information
from Virginia and North Carolina their crops
must be short at least oac-haf. From South
Carolina and Georgia, we also learn that
their crops will be reduced more than a
third.
From the best information, therefore, that
can be obtained at present, it would be
within bounds to estimate the produce OF
1888 at not exceeding 100000 bales, and
this too, after making the most liberal al
lowance for the product from increased Gull
ture.
If the product of 1888 be but 100000
bales, there will be a deficiency in the err
ports compared with those of the year ter
mnating Both September, 1887, Of not less
than 475,OO0 bales; for it is reasonable to
suppose that the consumption in the United
States will be increased.
What will be the probable effect on pri-
ces from this diminished export! 1t would
be unwise to hazardany opinion at present;
for it has heretofore invariably been found
that our apprehonsions have magnifad the
deficiency, and little credit is attached to
statements made so early in the season. 1t
may turn out that the deficiency will not ex-
coed, acre for acre, one-fifh, which would
make the crop of 1888 only $4,000 bales
less than that of 1887, or say 100000
bales; to which add for increased product
from extension of culture, say $4,000
bales, and the aggregate product of 1888
would be l,470,O00 bales, and if the cen
sumption in the United States is increased
10000 bales, and in France and the North
of Europe $4,000 bales, the deficiency in
the exports to Great Britain would be 4O0,-
coo bales.
But it would be unwse to calculate the
actual deficiency at,more than one-sixth; in
which case, the crop ofthe present year, af-
ter making due allowance for the product
from increased culture may reach 1850
COO bales, and the deficiency in the export
to England may not be greater than 30O,.
! GOO bales.-Ndtckcz Courier.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

Nearly a month of the autumn has past,
and our town and county still continue heal
thy. The weather is mild and pleasant and
very favorable for business Of every kind
Our citizens are beginning slowly to arrive
from the Nort,.--and in week or two will
all be here. Business is already beginning
to revive; and the receipt of supplies o.
goods and the shipments Of cotton give al
air Of hustle and activity.
Cotton has been coming in somewha
brisIly for the early period ofthe season, anC
is of most excellent quality, although thC
crop is, we fear, very materially deficient
The shipments ofthe past weekhave amour
ted to 206 bales.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

bravery for an hour and half, the settlers
being completely hemmed by the Zoolus t;
but at length they were compelled to cut
their way out and fly, leaving their com
mander Pet Uys, his son aged only ~ years,
and about 20 others, dead upon the field.
On the same day, and very soon after
this affair, body of about 500 men from
Port Natal, that had marched to cooperate
with the farmers, arrived at the field of bat
tie, and were Immediately attacked by the
whole of Dngaan's army, stated to have been
10000 strong. After fighting about an
hour, the Natal men were overwhelmed bv
the force ofnumbers, and ofthe 500 only $50
escaped, many of them severely wounded
The loss of the Zoolus was supposed to be
from 1000 to 1900.
After this victory the Zoolus marched to
Port Natal and ravaged it, remaining about
week, and carrying of much plumber. A
letter from the Revd. F. Owen, missionary
dated May 5, states that the Zoolus also
plundered the station, carrying off every
thing but books, and numbering women anc
children. 1t would seem, however, thai
none of tho missionaries or their families
were killed, as Mr.. Owen says that he haC
engaged a vessel to remove bis whole circle
to Delagoa Bay. lie says that all the fight
ing men among the Europeans were killed
The farmers were not discouraged b,
these disasters, but were mustering theiI
forces for another attack on Dingaan, ane
were confident Of ultimate success.
The number of Europeans killed was &c
teen. The remaining inhabitants of Nata
took refuge on board the vessels in the port
The Natal force consisted of natives, viii
the exception ofthe II Europeans who were
killed, and one other who escaped. The
farmers spoken Of in the accounts are DutcL
beers.
Itappears that after Dingaan had massa,
cred the beers or farmers, whom he haC
treacherously invited to visit him at his cap
ital, he sent large force to attack theil
camp, by whom all the emigrans were
slain-men, women and children, to the
number of about $50.
A letter from Port Natal, dated March 90
mentions the departure of all the American
missionaries with their people.
In the Journal ofApril 90, we find an ac.
count of the execution of the two ringlead.
ers in the mutiny of the Cape Mounted Ri.
| fles-both Honentots-with their conGes.
sions. From these it appears that the,
were excited to the mutiny by some of the
Kafir chiefs, who promised to aid them tc
make war upon the Englsh.--Com. Ado.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

We are authorized to announce the Hon.
CONVICTION RAWLINGS as a candidate for the
Office of Judge of the Criminal Court. The
District is composed of the counties Of War
rem, Claiborne, Jefferson, Adams and vii
knson.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26
To The Editors of the Southern Telegraph.

To The Editors of the Southern Telegraph.
characterization, who stand high in the
literary and religious world, sometimes
spread the wings of their imaginations and
fly away and leave their reason. Men who
have been in the habit of presenting the
claims of christianity to their fellow men,
know that they may with safety speak of
them in the highest terms of praise, and that
even after all has been said, that they can
say in their favor, that even the half has not
been told. When such-men are called to
exercise their powers on other subjects, is it
not an easy matter for them to imagine that
the subject is one oflhe greatest importance
that the blessings which itproposes to confer
upon the human family are of unspeakable
value; and therefore they may speak oft as
The paragon of excellence. shall not de-
tain you with any further Introductory re-
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26
RODNEY:
WEDNESDAY,, srrrEMBER2 5, 1888

Rev. Doctr. FINLEY will preach in the
church at this place on Sabbath next, at Ii
o'clock, A. Nj.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

Weare authorized to announce y. S. B.
TnAronER, Esq. the present incumbent, as
a candidate for the Office of Judge of the
Criminal Court of the State of Mississippi
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

The Hon. S. S. Prentiss Of Mississippi,
arrived in our city yesterday, in the packer
ship Yazoo, after long and tedious voyage
from New York. So soon as his arrival
was known, committee of gentlemen, APP
pointed for the occasion, waited on him, to
render the Inequalities of the city. He ex-
pressed himself highly gratlfed with the
honors thus paid him, and stated his regret
that his hasty departure for Mississippi
where business ofan urgent nature required
his presence, prevented his attendance al
a public dinner. 1t was expected that he
would leave the city last evening, in the
North Alabama steamer for Natchez. He
put up, during his stay, at the St. Charles
Exchange where he dined yesterday after
noon, in company with the committee who
waited on him, and a number of invited
guests. A complimentary address from
Judge jackson, one of the committee, drew
out Mr.. Prentiss in reply. lie addressed
The company for about two hours. His
speech was equal in power and brillancy
to similar efforts, that had astonished Con
gress, and won for him the first rank among
American orators. He closed with some
high compliments TO our city, and the fol-
lowing toast-"Louisiana and Mississippi
united in interest, may they be united in
feeling. ~ o. Bulletin, Sept. 20.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

HONEST CONFESSIONAL Van Buren,
man in Philadelphia, remarked to mer-
chant in this Borough few days since,
when on visit to the city, "The people
arc about taking the government out of our
hands. Well, let them have it--for be
hanged they can do worse than VIC have
donel"--Potts. Jour.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

Our friends Of the Grenada Bulletin for
four or five weeks past have been engaged
in hot contest with the gamblers of that
place, and their friends. 1t would seem that
these gentry had found suchgood picking in
and about Grenada that they had gathered
there in sufficient numbers, for time at
least, to bid defiance to good order and the
strong arm of the law. They were so nu-
nerous indeed that many of the best cltI-
zens were fearful to take sides against them,
lest they should become enraged, and set
fire to the town. The editors Of the Bullet
in, however, in spite Of danger, raised the
cry, and called meeting to give them war
ming to leave town, "peaceably, if they
would, forcibly if they would not" Part o
them took the hint and put cut, but Others
hung on as long as they could.
We would that all the editors in this State
would show the gamblers no more quartet
than these editors have. The following i:
| from the Bulletin of the 18th inst.
"Judge ShattucS, sustained by our fearless
and faithful officer, Capt. Mabray and thc
citizens, en- mass, have scattered the Gam
blers in everydrection. They only caugh
six. The balance run like rats from an ole
barnset on fire. Twenty-one left last night
Seventeen were run out of town this NOR
ming by the citizens, leaving behind thei
goods and chattels, some their coats anC
hats"
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

TEyAs.-Sufficient returns have been re-
ceived from the election in the Texan Re-
public, to leave no doubt Of the success Of
Lamar and Burnett.
The difficulties in the neigdborhood oI
Nacogdoches had all been quieted-the In
dams had sent in to invite the whites tc
hold talks of peace, and the whole country
was in the enjoyment of its wonted tranquil
ity and prosperity.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

DESPATCH A mercantile house in this
place sent an order to New Orleans for
goods, which were received in five days at
tor the order was sent. That's ahead oil
Amos's mail about ten days.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

JEFFERSON TRooP.-This splendid COM
pany of horsemon Numbering about Coy
we understand will receive all their accou-
tremenls in a few days, and be fully prepar-
ed for parade The indefatigable Captain
of the Troop certainly deserves unbounded
praise for his perseverance in overcoming
the obstacles to the complete organization
and equipment of lis company. The follow
ing are the principal officers: Philip O
Hughes Captain; Samuel Ldughmdn, Is
Lieutenant; Thomas II. Marble, I'd do.
II. Terrell Coronet.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

we as principal, and
securities,
jointly and seyerally promises to pay the
Mississippi Union Bank or order
dollars, value
received, negotiable and payable at their
Banking House at Jackson.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

W. p. Grdyson, Esq. Of Woodville, ha'
been appointed Cashier, and Judge Clifton
Attorney of the Union Bank.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

THE LAKES AND THE MISSISSIPPI UNIT
ED.--The Pittsburgh Advocate observes:
"We find in one of our exchange papers,
the following brief notice of enc of the most
remarkable improvements in the world--no
less than the union of the great northern
lakes with the Mississippi, by artificial nav
iea'ion Of only SOP rods in length. Fox
River is a tributary of Lake Michigan, and
emptics into the head of Green Bay; the
Wisconsin flows southwest to the Mississip-
pi. They are both large nav;gablo streams
at the point where they make SO near an
approach to each other"
Wisconsin and Fox rivers are to be mi
ted by canal SOP rods in length, in width
so feet at the bottom, and 70 at the ton.
and 7 feet in depth Contracts were 10
have been let at Green Bay on the 9th
instant, by Daniel Whitney Esq. president
Of the company.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

ANEcpoTE.-The celebrated DIR. Jardines
lived next house to a printer, and their fam
lies were on the most intimate terms.
The grounds Of the artist being beautifully
laid out, he proposed that door should be
made in tho garden wall, that the doctors
family might walk over them with pleasure
which was done. De. Us servants, how
ever. abused this priVilaae. and re
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

The French governments making addi-
tons to her blockading squadron off Vera
Cruz, and it is said that as soon as a sulli-
cient force arrives, an attack will be made
upon the city.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

Lieutenant; Thomas H. Marble, I'd do;
II. Terrell, Coronet.
RODNEY GUARDs.--We regret that re-
port has been circulated that this beautiful
company-the pride Of our town, and an Or
nament and defence of the State-wouId be
disbanded by the Governor at the Regimen
tai Review, which is to take place in Octo-
her next. The report is entirely gratui-
tous. The only circumstance, we believe
that can cause the company to be dlsband-
ed, is inability TO muster 81 IN number
The ordinary parades were suspended du-
ring the summer months, in consequence OF
the absence of very large number OF Off
GERS and privates who spent that period IN
the north. But with the business season
these absentees will all return, and with the
additions which arc now being made to the
corps, we doubt not that it will be able moi
only to make an appearance, en- mitHaTe,
which shall fully sustain its former celebn-
tv, but that it will also make show of num-
bers that will speak well for the enterprise
of the young men of Rodney.
There is abundance Of materials in town
for uniforms, and good taiors to make them;
and if any of our young men wish to be con-
nected with a set of high-souled and gallant
fellows, we would say to them, join the
Guards, and you will never repent it,
SPECIE PAYMENTS. -The Banks Of the
City of New Orleans have at length resoly-
ed to resume on Monday, the first of Janua-
ry next.
The Mississippi River Banks, it is pre-
sumed, will resume at the same time. These
Banks are much better prepared to pay spe-
Gle than those of New Orleans can be by
first of January. 1t IS presumed that a mum
Der Of the interior banks will file in with
those of the river. Among these are the
Bank of Grenada, Citizens Bank of Madison
County, Tombigby Rail Road Bank. Thu
Brandon Bank has also pledged herself no
to be behind any inthc State, but "lhe thin;
is impossible, and can't be done"
We were led into an error by the lette
writer ofthe Port Gibson Correspondent ii
regard to the extent ofthe loan obtained by
the Commercial Bank ofRodney. ltshoulc
have been put down at $4,000, instead 0
$4,000. A pretty considerable difference
we should say, if we had the pocketiDg 0
the rino ourselves.
w. p. Grdyson, Esq Of Woodvile, has
been appointed Cashier, and Judge Clifton
Attorney of the Union Bank.
We have Charleston, S. c. papers to the
18th inst Up TO that date there had beer
no diminution in the number or fatality o
cases ofyellow fever. Upwards of twenty
day are said 10 have tiedol the epidemic
The Mississippi river is lower now thar
IL has been known for many years. Tha
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

President very frequently says show o,s
YOUR sits fine day." SLOW dye DOR
and makes frequent and various remarks on
the weather, the heat, the want of rain and
occasionally "salutes gracefully" those he
meets ''without any introduction AT din.
ner the President makes no more pomp or
parade than any other private gentleman I
After dinner he does nothing but think. He
sits in an arm chair with his heels and a
good part ofhis legs on another chair or on
a table. When thus in profound thought
he very frequently closes his eyes and
makes an extraordinary and rather appalling
noise through his nose, But he soon starts
up, walks about, or separates the skirts of
his coat, tossing them over the dexter. and
sinister arms, thrasts his hands in his breech-
es pocket, and SO stands a. ease. .
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

*See an article in the Richmond Enauir.
er attesting this important fact. tRichmond
Enquirer. tidem.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

Our money is improving in New Orleans
and the Atlantic cities. Sales have been
made in New Orleans at 8 per cent and in
N. York at 81 per cent. discount, and it will
soon be very nearly at par.
Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-09-26

J. K Polk, Speaker the House of Rep
resentatives, has resigned his seat in Con
gress, in orderto he n candidate for Govern
or of the State of Tennessee.