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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-12

WE ARE Vine, AND VOTE WITH THE
NHIas."--rhe above declaration, TO which We
invite The attention Of our Wing cotemparies in
The south, is from the tho Colored .imsrican, a
newspaper published IN New York, and edited
as the Emauclpaior informs, by a Colorsd Gen.
Nemon. Flag Fl ths onion.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-12

TEsrDoNY-Thc following article from the
New Orleans Courier, will be likely to open the
eyes Of some of our citizens
Mississippi Bank Papsr.--Wo are told that
this paper is now selling at 4 0 per cent discount, !;
and that IT Is owing in a great measure TO the
quantity poured into the market by the Mlssissp.
plans during our races. Now, while the general
impression is, that our brokers are making a fine
harvest; f the people Of Mississippi could only
look behind the curtain, and see who furnishes the
money to shave them--what rare sport We should
have of 1t We are credbly informed hat some
of the Mississippi banks keep constantly on hand
in this city, several hundred thousand dollars, to
shave their too credulous and conlidma fellow
citizens, through our brokers-(thoy get well paid
for Il-and who can find fault with them D Now,
what Is the hue and cty IN Mississippi nat The
people of New 0iems are Iea-uaI together
against them; and that ila commission merchants
and brokers arc in plot 10 deprecutc their cur
rency. Let every AlIsssslppian who wants to be
come to Newt Orleans, and we will
put HIM IN way TO see his neighbor shaved at the
rate of 40 per cent by Mississippi bank agent,
buying up the paper-to be taken straight back
home.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-12
col U NJ BUS, MISS.
SATURDAY, May IL, 1888.

Resumption Of Specie Payments, Banks
the city Of New York resumed specie pay
ments on the 23d ult. The Journal of Com
mercc, of April Oath, thus remarks on this impor-
tant movement of the banks-a movement as
honorable to themselves as it must be adyanta-
geous TO the community.
LAND Ho -Yosterday'was a proud day for
New York. 1t witnessed the restoration Of spe-
Gle payments in less han twelve months from the
time OF suspension, aud after one of the most ia
tai mercantile revulsions which ever happened.
Such recovery from such a wreck, the world ne
yer before saw. 1t is attributable, under the bes-
sing OF Heaven, to the energy, the sound intelli-
gent good sense, and moral integrity of our cili-
zens. The banks have resumed in the fullest
sense of the term. They have also returned to
the use Of their own notes, which they now pay
out as formerly. The hearts of our citizens were
filled with joy at this, as well they might be.
The following resolution was adopted by the
bank convention held some days previous to the
resuption.
Resolved, That it be recommended to all
banks of the several States to resume specie pay
ments on the first Monday Of January next, with
out precudlng an earlier resumption on the part
OF such banks as may find it necessary or deem
it proper"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-12
Reported majorities.

The Wings never tell lies.-.1rgw.
No, never,-except when it will serve then
purposes. When they think it polite, they cn
be as trulh-teng, sanctimonious a set as cant
found Even James Watson Webb can tell A
truth sometimes.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-12

Destructive Fue!-The city of Charesion,S
c. was visited on the night of 2Slh ult., by one
one of most destructive conhagratons that ever
occurred in this country. One third of the city,
it is said, Is in ruins! Several lives were lost 10
attempting to arrest the progress of the flames By
blowing up the houses. The property lost is Is
timated TO be nearly three millions Only about
one half Of which was insured.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-12
We grant, altho' he had much wit,
" II was very shy in using il;
As being 10th to wear il out.


And therefore bore il not about
Our neighbcr of the Argus has all the wit d
Hud'oras and differs with him only in this partlt'
ular' that he is no ways "shy in using it," har
ing superabundance of the material, he feels
there Is no danger that he can "wear it out
Accordngl he does net wait for holidays; ."
dresses himself out in it every week. Here's 0"
of his last hits at US:
ave have been beat in this cohnty, but w' SN'
not stay beat. '--Democrat.
We will beat you If you don't. -.9rgus.
This IS inimiable. He ideals" Pfenlies :"
the Louisville Journal all hollow. We VIII CIV
other instances Of BGrterama hereafter "
ahead, neighbor. You are on the high rca0 F"
Immortality.
et- We regret TO leurn that the Hon. u :.
PoRTIs, Of kemper county. has resigned DIS =, |,
in the Legislature. He is hold and fearless =
vocate of the rights Of the people. and h'gop "
teemed as legislator.
The Argus calls the Caledonia Real Ls''.
Bank Shinpldster concern" "fe0p'' !,
glass houses should not throw stones" in' ! !,
gus was the first paper we believe in the s.s'' I.
recommend these shin plaster concerns ~.
are glad however to see il speak out and eau Y
by their right name.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-12

The Federallsts succeeded in the late SPECIAL
election in the Baltimore city district Nd held
to supply the vacancy occasioncd by the death Of
the Hon. Isaac McKm Their candidate. Ken.
nedy, beat the democratic candidate, Marriott se2
votes-so says the Nashville Wing. Kennel,
is the author Of the popular novel, called Horse
Shoe Robinson He is man of fine talent. In,
decided bank lederalist-of course, old MIX
ana all the blue lights at the north cxut at Biz
success. The Feds have been down ever since
the days of M. Jefferson, and the prospect Of
once more raising their heads, throws them into
ecstacies. Who knows but they may have Ma.
tIonal Bank before long, and President and
Senate elected for life Our federal Consta.
ton is bunglng piece Of work in their esima
ton. II has always been a stumbling block
them. Let them once get into power, and lher
first act will be TO kick it out of the way
HE SOUTHERN MECHANIC is the title Of
new paper recently commenced at Vicksbugt by
John j. Hamilton Esq. II is the only publea.
ton Of the kind in the southern country, and We
trust 1t will be well sustained by the class Of peO
pie whose interests it advocates. The numbers
we have received, give evidence Of talent and in
dustry. Will not the mechanics Of Columbus.
lend helping hlnd in disseminating useful IN
formation relative to their various ayocations, and
raise the standard of intellectual attainmenis
Copies of the paper may be seen at this Office
we shall take pleasure in transmitting the names
ofseventy-fye or hundred of our industrious me-
chanics as subscribers.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-12

TIE ELEcTIoN.--We give to day the returns
from all the counties in the State except three.
They are not all official, and many Of them are
incomplete. Prentlss and Word are, beyond all
doubt, elected to represent the State for the re-
mainder of the 25th Congress. 1t will be seen
that it has been a whipping race, and Word is
got in by a majoIity Of only few hundred out Of
nearly 5000 votes. The three counties to be
heard from will not vary the result materially
Prentiss' vote is nearly one thousand less than i
was las, fall. The fedcralists are by no means
satisfied with this result. They feel that, all cir
cumslances considered, il is defeat instead Of
victory They know, 1--WE speak this positively
because we have heard several intelligent mem
bers of the opposition admit t,) that it is no eyi
dence that there is majority Of the people Of til,
State opposed 10 the Administration. The re
suit satisfies us that when the question is narrow
ed down to bank or no bank, Clay or Van Buren,
we shall beat the iederalsts by several thousands
When we get the full official returns from Jack
son, we will point out some Of the causes Of on
temporary defeat. In the mean time, we assure
our friends that there is no cause TO despond. w
were partially beaten in 1885, andshe very mex
year showed US triumphant in every election tina
was held. So it will be again.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-12

WC viii endsaycr to learn 1T THE Democrat,
10 Tell The truih.--.7rgns.
Our neighbor' we should think, is old enough
to know. that man cannot teach others \ Ian,
gusge which he is unacqna;nlcd with himself
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-12

Observation-Disclosures was played for the
second time last Wednesday night TO full house.
The acting was in admirable style. The pas,
sions Of hatred and revenge so strongly displayed
in the character Of Bertram, were exhibited 10
the life by Mr.. Cargl who drew forth peas Of
applause from the audience. In some parts Of
the character, VIC do not think he can be surpass-
cd.
To night will be performed the National ORA.
ma Of Rip Van Wrinkle. Every body has read
the humorous and popular story of Washington
Irving, from which this drama is composed, and
all who admire the writings Of that author, land
who is there that does not should go and see
old Rip Van Wrinkle rise up from his twenty
years sleep.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-12

The Committee appointed by the House of
Representatives to investigate the causes which
led TO the death.oft the Hon Jonathan Cilley, and
the circumstances. connected herewith made
their report on the 25th ut. They go into full
history ofthe whole matter, and conclude with
recommending the passage Of resolution 10 ex-
pei Graves from his seat in the house, and 10 CEN
sure Wise. The subject was under discussion
at our latest date.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-12

t1r lis quite amusing to hear the Argus talk
Of what !" is truly democratic A paper which
is leagued politically with Daniel Webster and
John @. Adams, to preach about the democratic
doctrine Of instruction! II is really TOO bad, by
all that's honest.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02

The Boston Courier gives an amusing
account of the proceedings of set oil
johnny cake and cold water folks, alias
Grahamites. who held on the 3Oth OF
May, in that city, what they called an
American Health Convention" One
OF the speakers, clergyman, rejoiced
at the loss of thirty pounds of flesh
since his adoption of the vegetable diet.
Another genius, in his zeal for the
good cause" affirmed before the meet
ing that "all disease and sickness is
crime" Another speaker declared i.
to be untrue that there must be disea SEES
in the world. All diseases may be ira.
ced, he said, to the violation OF Gods
fixed laws-A fourth, affirming the same
doctrine, e2horted his hearers to abstain
from all animal food, stimu!auts &c. and
declare d, that OF all these that have been
consumed in his family for four wears,
be thought the whole could be put into
his hat A DR.. Carpenter present dis
sented a little from some ofthe speakers
he thought that every one was not all.
swerable for the state of his own health
He thought that "the physical sins or
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02
SUICIDE


The Abingdon Statesman o. July 81 says
We learn through passengers in the Wes-
tern stage, that Colonel Peter w. Grayson,
OF Texas, while on his way 10 Washington
CITY, took his life q. The house of Mr. j ohn
Mayse, Beams Station, Tenn, a lew days
since: He applied loaded pistol TO his
temple and blew off the top Of his head. A
pistol, a razor and vial OF laudanum were
found upon The table in his room, also his
Will and letter directed 10 Mr. Msyse,
The latter containing instructions as 10 The
disposition of his remains. Col. Grayson,
we learn, was native OF Kentucky. He
was recently appointed Minister 10 The Gov.
ernmont OF The u. States, in place OF Gen.
Hunt, (resigned,) and was, OF The time OF
his death, a candidate Tor the Presidency of
Texas, in opposition 10 Gen. Mirabesu b.
Lamar. w have not heard any cause as
signed for bis rash act of self destruction.
A letter published in the Lexington
Observer states that Mr.. GRAysoH,
though dominated as Minister 10 the u.
nited States, had declined that appoint
ment, and was on bis way to Baltimore
as Naval Agent for the purpose Of pros
curing naval force for Texas.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02
VIRGINIA ASSESSORS.

Arpoin tments, by the Governor, ofPrinci.
pal Assessors: (Under the act oil the last
General Assembly, Passed March "a,
1883, Providing for the re-assessmey u
Lands in this Commonwealth
First District.-Josiah Holleman Of Isle
Of Wight Burwell B. Wilkes of Bruins
wick Charles Thompson of Hanover Mat.
ihew w. Komp Of Gloucester.
Second Disirict.--James w. Walker oil
Madison Bickerton II. Winston oil Louisa :
Joab Early Of Franklin John H. Knight
of NoIloway.
Third DIstrict.--John Kern, jr. offJsmp-
shire: VIM. A. Harris Of Psge: James NJ
II. Beale Of Shenandosh William C.. Lew
is OF Rocktridge.
Fourth DistrIci.-Thomas Nj. Cullocb OF
Washington: William Carey Of Green
brier: Benjamin Brown OF Cabell: John G
Stranger OF Wood.
WIN. Il. RICHARDSON. Sec. Com
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02

p~ The corn crop, we regret to learn,
has suffered exceedingly in some por.
tons of the county from the drought
and hot suns--so much SO as TO leave lit.
tie hope of its recovery. The rains this
season. it would seem. have been very
partial. While some districts have had
frequent showers, others have not had
any rain Of consequence for weeks to.
Rether. The weather for the last two
weeks, or more, with the exception Of d
few cloudy days. has been severe in the
extreme, and the crop generally mus,
be affected by it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02

The following account Of The Milk sick
ness" which has been so fatal in some parts
of The West, is from correspondent of an
Indiana paper:
There is Q difference OF opinion as 10 the
the cause that produces il; but the general
opinion is that it is occasioned by The yellow
oxyd or arsenic in the low ground and wood
land, and particularly near the Wabash rI>
YER, and that .some weed, (yet unknown
imbibes the poison, and when eaten by cat.
tie, causes them TO culver, stsggcr and die
within few hours. II cows eat il, The milk
10 poisoned, or butter tba; is made from the
milk and is also as sure death to those who
use the milk or butter as IL 10 10 The animal
that eats the weed. Great care is taken TO
bury such cattle as die with il, for if dogs,
&c, eat their flesh, they share the same fate,
and it operates as violently as upon the cres,
ture that was first affected with il. The
butcher unifo, mly, in this State, runs the
victim OF his knife mile, to heat the blood
and 1t II has eaten the weed, il will at once
on stopping, culver and shake; if il does not
u IS considered safe To butcher and this is
The uniform test even when beef cattle show
no signs OF having ate the weed. Indiana is
not alone in this misfortune; there have been
many cases in some parts of Ohio, and South
OF st. Louis and other Of The Southwestern
States. have seen many farms with cons
Portable buildings and Improvements entire.
ly abandoned, and their owners fed into 9th
er quarters 10 void The dreadful curse And
yet confess have never seen any section
OF the country superior in soil 10 the land
adjoining the Wabash, and this IS the only
objection to it,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02

We have seen with regret statement
in some Of the Louisiana journals, that a
re formation OF the raft in the Upper
Red River has taken place, by which the
communications above Shreveport are
interrupted. We are now gratified,
however, TO be enabled to inform our
Louisiana friends that measures have al.
ready ben taken by the proper Depart.
meDt for its removal, the moment the
season will admit Of boat being des-
patched for the purpose. The known
energy of Captain SHREvE. who has
charge Of the work, is guaranty tina: it
will be executed in tue shortest possible
time.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1888
PRESIDENTS VISIT TO VIRGINIA


The President OF the United States
left Washington on Monday the 23d, in
the steamboat Columbia, on visit to the
Virginia Springs. by way of Old Point
Comfort. Norfolk and Richmond. He
is accompanied by the Secretary of w ar,
Mr.. Poinsett, and lady; Mr.. Paulding.
Secretary of the Navy; and two sons
Of Mr.. Van Buren,.
The President has been treated with
great distinction on his journey. He
was waited on at Old Point by a depu.
tation of the corporate authorities of
Norfolk. who accompanied him to that
city. On landing from the steamboat,
he was escorted by Miles King. Esq,
Mayor of the borough, and DR.. White.
head on the part of the Council, 10 the
foot Of the square, where the Volunteer
companies were drawn up to receive
him. Thence he was conducted to
Ffench's Hotel. The next day he visit
ed the Navy Yard and Portsmouth,
and in the evening dined with the au-
thorities OF the borough Of Norfolk. On
Thursday, he assembled the river to
Richmond, and was received at the land,
ing by the Blues and Artillery-the lat.
ter firing salute-and escorted to the
Powhattan house. In the evening he
was invited to collation. at the city hall.
where he was called on by large mum.
Der Of citizens.
We understand the President arrived
at the residence of Senator RIvEs, in
Albemarle, on Saturday evening last
where it was expected he would stop q
day or two. 1t is probable therefore he
will reach this place on Wednesday
(the time our paper is put to press.)
We certainly could not object to any
proper respect being paid to the Presi-
dent, unacceptable as the individual
may be to US who now fills that station :
but the military displays of our fell
low-citizens at Norfolk and Richmond
are not at all to our liking. think
them inappropriate to the ofice-besides
tina: their moral influence is bad.-The
President Of a free people should need
no bayonets TO protect him among his
fellow-ciiizens, and be should haze none
to glitter in idle pageantry in his train.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02

LORD BRoUGHAM AND THE UN1rEr,
STATEs.--"I know" SAID his Lordsb;p in
the House Of Lords on the I'd of February
last, "the good sense which, generally speak
ing, prevails among tho people of America
the sound policy which for the most part
guides The councils OF lis Government. Long
may that policy continue! Long may thai
great Union last {! Its endurance is Of para.
mount Importance TO the peace Of the world
TO the best interests OF humanity, TO the gen
eral improvement of mankind ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02

Se VIM. L. Savage, the delegate E.
Iect from Northampton, has resigned his
seat in the House of Delegates, in conse.
auence Of the challenge which passed
between himself and Mr. Segar. The
Lieut.. Governor has ordered new e.
lection, to be held on the 18th Of Au,
gust.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02

To- Mr.. BoND's SPEEcH.-This able
speech, as the Cincinnati Gazette re-
marks, has probably received more
extensive circulation in the u. States,
than any other ever printed and circu
lated. At almost every principal point
it has been printed in pamphlet form.
In New York they still continue 10 put
forth edition after edition. We have
seen it in English, in French, and in
German
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02

To- The Stockholders of the Louisa
HAIL Road Company have determined in
general meeting to carry their road to
Hordonsville, instead of New Ark, the
point desired by the people of Char>
iottesville. The Advocate expresses
great dissatisfaction with this result.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02

-. We learn with deep regret, from the
cincinnati Post, that Mr., ELISHA WH1r>
TIEsEY, the business man." who had
60 aoiy and SO satisfactorily represented
,ae sixteenth district ofOhio 10 Congress,
has resigned his seat.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02

WALTER HERON, Esq of Norfolk
Virginia, who died in April last, has left
legacy of one thousand dollars to the
AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY. Sc.
veral other benevolent objects are re-
membered in this will Mr.. II. was a
gentleman oflarge fortune, and respec>
ted member of the Catholic church.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02

Great Tield.-We understand that
twelve aud half bushels were threshed
from thirteen dozen OF Wheat OIL the
farm Of John Seawright, Esq, in this
county. The sheaves were selected as
fair average Of the field. The whoa,
was Of the variety called the cred chaff. -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02

Fighting the Indians in Florida, (says
the Baltimore Republican, after all, is
not so bad business, at least for the
militia. In MIR. Bronson's speech on the
increase the Army, he gave the follow.
ing items. as part OF quartermastcr' s
certified report Of expenses incurred by
corps Of Alabama militia in the service
OF Uncle Sam. Just think of the militia
officers fighting the Indians with half
dozen cologne water, and segars at $24
thousand. We consider this bill as
one OF the queerest curiosities of the day.
The cologne water, particularly, is some
thing that would have nightly tickled
Daniel Boon.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02

Inc Legislature Of Tennessee meets but
once ~ TWO years: II will, there fore, be
necessary ior The Governor 10 make an an.
poin'men, 10 nil Senator Grundy's vacant
pace. mt Foster, tho Senator elect for
1889, VIII doubtless receive the appoint.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02

eGItis said that Gen. Ripley, mem
Der of Congress from Louisiana, who did
not take his seat during the last session,
is deraDged, and was absolutely confined
in luuatic hospital during part Of las,
winter. and that bis Van Buren, friends
will not. 10 his lucid moments permit
him to resign, lest his place should be
supplied by Wing Lynch. Virg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-02

A SMALL AFFAIR.-A Western paper.
in speaking ofa steamboat explosion, said
ihata grestdesl OF unnecessary fuss had been
made about il, as only fifteen huss ,osre lost