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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-17
MARCUS MORTON,
TAUNTON. Oct %. 1895

=
DEAR SIR,-Your communication, contain
ing several inquiries upon the subject of Slave
~, has Just been received by me. My opin-
ions upon the questions proposed by you are
already before the public. My letter to M,
Eddy Esq. ofSeptember, 1888, in answer to
similar questions proposed by him, is, believe,
though written in haste, and only for private
use, sufficiently explicit to enable all who feel
any interest in my sentiments upon those i'm
portant subjects, to understand them. am
not aware that any thing has occurred, which
requires, or viii justify or excuse repetition
OF sentiments already known, or accessible to
every person who desires to know them.
remain with sincere regard,
Your obedient servant,
MARCUS NORTON.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-17
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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-17

ton. BY the Compromise Act Of 1874 +
was provides that by the gradual reduction of
the duties, they should be brought down To %
per cent. III 1912, which win then be their es-
tablished rate, unless the amount In the mean
time, shall be altered by law. But the same
act contains the pledge of Congress, that the
revenue shall be reduced to the economical
wants of the Government. It is believed.
that duty below 90 peIcehtum upon the mi
portations, would raise sufficient revenue for
all the essential purposes of Government
The main obstacle to this reduction is to be
found in the strong disposition which in some
sections OF the Union, is felt to increase the
public expenditures for the promotion of sec.
tional interests. If these are not diminished
TO the lowest necessary point, they will at al
times afford convenient pretext for refusing
TO reduce the imposts. 1.-THE people could be
made sensible of the enormous tribute which
is annually exacted from them, by this indirect
mode Of taxation, they would demand the re.
peal of such onorous laws, in voice which
their Representatives dare notl disregard.
the Government would consent to adopt the
system ofdirect taxes and attempt to draw
such large sums from the people, it would
soon be discovered that the tax-payihg citi
ZenS WOuIC not IOr a InOiueut ehuuIc l0e Dur
then. The very fact that. each man in the
community would then know the precise
amount oftax which he paid, establishes the
soundness of the proposition, that in popular
government, direct taxes are to be preferred
to those which are indirect. But if this
change cannot now be introduced into the
federal legislation, the adjustment Of the tarif
upon such notifications as viii cOnduce to the
peace, harmony and integrity of the Union, il
solemnly required, as well by the dictates 0
wisdom as of patriotism. The past history Q
cur country will indicate the evils which ar
to be avoided-evils of menaciLg aspect
The planting states will not endure protective
duties. They will insist, that duties shall b
laid exclusively for revenue, and that no rev
enue shall be raised that's not required by tn
economical wants of the government. Th
people of this section contend for uniform ad
valorem duty upon all importations, upon
scale graduated with reference to diminishe
expenditures, and the economical demands {
the Government.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-17
ALDEN AND VAN HoEsEN's DIGEST OF THE
LAWS OF MIssIssIPPI.

The Agent for the publishers of this valua.
BILE work is now in town, and can supply any
number of copies to the public.
Lawyers, Magistrates, Policemen, and all
others would do well to supply themselves at
once. Every man in the State, whatever his
profession or occupation, should have copy
The Digest is printed on good paper, in plain
type, is handsomely bound, and contains al
the laws of a general nature, of the State Of
Mississippi including the Acts of the session o.
1889. A copy Of the above may be seen al
this Office.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-17

p At the election held on Saturday last,
En- Abbott, was duly elected Mayor and George
Stillms, n, Town Constable of Columbus; Lew
is J. Kin was elected Constable for Beat
M y
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-17

l. +
We beg leave to morn = !, ;;gsns
Argus, since be seems to . 81 Sttsss 1.
fact, that senators brown a. me U
nerer instructed by the ies's
Carolina.-DemocrG. ..,as
we don't know what better n 80
member could want, disposed : - 4. n
ure of a Legislative body ...- -
than one of Paddy's h'nls' . en- b.
Strange do not noD mlsIs rsrr esrtp'
their constituents, it IS . ss,'
did misrep esent it, at ha. -.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-17
MORAL PAINTINGs-ADAM & EVE

MORAL PAINTINGS-ADAM & EVE.
These most beautiful copies from the orig-
nal paintings by the celebrated French artist,
Dubufe, are now being exhibited to our citizens
and the public at the Theatre, and we are in
formed viii continue TO be exhibitedbut few
days. We hope all win embrace the present
opportunity of beholding one of the grand mas
terpieces of art; as it surely win afford pecu-
liar grati6tation.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-17

CoreRrss.--A SHIRT account Of the first
days proceedings of tEns body is to be found
in another column, taken hon the Nashville
Wing. As the House did not organize, no
Message had been delivered.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-17

From the Charleston Mercury we learn
that Mr.. Pickens has declined being candid
ate for Speaker. and that Mr.. Lewis Of Ala
hama. o. Mr.. Jones Of Virginia, viii be run by
the Tory party. The Wings win support Mr.
Bell Of Tennessee.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-17

ser, whom he met in his nightly wanderinos
IN the hour Of his adversely and the horrors
OF this visitation appear to Cypress his recol-
lectioa more than the images OF his family
perishing with WANT
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-17

IL Wonder if Mr.. Morris is ever going tc
answer the question Mathematical, put to hin
few weeks ago in the Democrat If ht
should not, viii the propounder!
~ PAUL PRY.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-17

-aSe-
The abolition of slavery is clearly a depar-
ture from the letter and spirit of the constitu-
TOMS an infringement of the peoples will
an invasion oftheir rights.
Columbus Democrat.
Is it u Then Marcus Morton the Dem
ocratic Governor elect, ofMassachusetts, is in
favor of all this. IN See his letters on the
subject of abolition in another column. 1t was
he that carried the ten thousand in the "Old
Bay State" Abolition and democracy forev-
err! Everett couldn't shine there.
| -eS9-
The Democrat is clear for instructing Sena-
tor Henderson out of Congress, and out o.
countenance too, for being elected by the las
Legislature.
1t says: awe hope that one of the first act
of our Legislature viii be to instruct Senator
Henderson. We hope that one of the frs
acts of Senator Henderson will be to pay NJ
attention to the instructions, ifthey do.
-oSe
/ Co-PARTNER-SHIPs.-V dangerous YES
sells to sail in.
} -eNe-
And did not the peep present you with some
! ofyottr features, neighbor.
Columbus Democrat.
Certainly but with yours in much Stronge
! eolors-Do Mr.. Democrat, tell us if the Guthol
Of this same Bankers Looking Glass" is no
a Bank Director, and understands something
of the science of Pills as well as that of Shin
plasters' We venture to say that he is, and
would like to be in the Legislature too.
The BRITISH QUEEN is said to have taker
out 81, 100000 by her last trip.
The Circuit Court for this County is row Il
session, Judge Bennett presiding.
u Wonder if Mr.. Morris is ever going
answer the question Mathematical, put to hi
few weeks ago in the Democrat If b
should not, viii the propounder!
PAITI. PRIV
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-17

The Circuit Court for this County is now il
session, Judge Bennett presiding.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-17

The BRITISH QUEEN is said to have taken
out Sl,0O0.o00 by her last trip.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-17

@Happiness is a. powerful restorative-in
few days the spirits Of all appeared to have
subsidized into calmG They wept sometimes,
but their tears were no longer painful-they
resembled those showers in fine spring NOR
ming, which announce the increasing warmth
and beauty Of the day. The infrmities Of
Welberg's father made the son resolve not to
leave Spain till his dissolution. which took
place IN a few months lie died in peace,
bIessinr and blessed. His son was his only
sr;r;t,,si attendant, and brief and partial IN
tf-vsl 81 recollection enabled him to UNDER
s,and and express his joy and confidence in
Ire holy texts which were read 70 him from ON
the sculptures The wealth Of the "A family .ly
had now given them Importance; ana oy the
iDterest ofthe friendly priest, the Dooy was
permitted to Be Inferred in.consecrated ground.
--The family then sat out for Germany, where
they reside in prosperous felicity but %
thiihour Welberg shudders with horror when
be recalls the fearful temptations Of the siran-
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-17

means follows, that every one is the best iudue
OF the public interest, or is always under the
influence of sufficient inducements to pursue
that interest, especially, if it should, by posi-
blhty conflict with his own The bankinc
power, and the power orer the currency is one
of immense magnitude in any community. At
present, it is secured to the State-wben once
parted with, it is irreclaimable. and I shonld
regret exceedingly to see it relinquished in this
State to greater extent, than it has been Al.
ready, and more particularly to an extent sniff.
Gent to give individual interest control;no :.
fiuence IN our State institutions. For If nol;t;
cal history furnishes single instance. in which
any free Government has derived Derfnanant
advantage from connection with and moro aS-
pecialy from dependence upon Corporations. in
which individual interest predominated. 7 fran[-
" admit, it has escaped my observation. Can.
dor must admit too, that never has anv system
mad more unfair, or imperfect experiment.
Than the State Bank system, when we estim-
ate the multiplied and excessive abuses that
have been practised upon it, by reckless and
lmprovident Directors, and faithless and insol-
vent debtors. 80 '''So-
Neither have the public authorities always
pursued the best course to promote the interest
VI tne banks, or ensure the success of the svs-
tenn. The Legislature of 1887, and IsneaL ~
!. win The more freedom, as participated in
Il, although conceived In the purest shirt ~
patriotism, and intended by its authors to e f.
l e the most salntary purposes, had an Of
lcc, upon the Banks, which viii long be fell
anu oeploFed. Requiring them to increase
1nelr circulation five millions, with one hand.
ana suspendng the collection of five millions ~
men debts for one, two, and three wears. viii,
.ne other, was certainly not calculated to Add
bsn ,e means, or increase the strength Of the
20. taas - however well it might have been adap-
c~ = 'ne important object of relieving, tenn
ts &, S.,a5 an em3arrassed community. And not
wiz w.snss'anong the difficulty heretofore exper.
e''Ssu 10 conducting our State Bank System
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-04-17
DANDRUFF AND Badness.

nLDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUMBIA-The art
~ Gle named above is chemical combination OF such
ingredients have proved themselves ecacous in
ing all Obstacles to its perfect development. In CON-
mendng this article TO the particular notice of discern
ing public the proprietor is but recapuaiing the oft
have successful tested its efficacy and wonderful quail
tiesthis compound having acquired for itself charac-
ter for singular merit and value 1t is used by ladies' and
gentlemen generally to keep the Hair moist and beautiful
and the head free from Dandru which it does most per.
fectly, and thus prevents Badness
CAUTION.--Obse that each bottle Of the genuine
which is repre- scented the Falls Of Niagara. &c.
For sale wholesale or retail by COMSTOCK & CO,
Fletcher street, near Maiden lane door from Pearl
street.
Also, for sale by Robert s. Patterson. VIM Fischer E.
H. Il G. II. James. j. Young g. Co, Washington City.
dec 9.6m
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PILES, &e., HEMoRRHOIDs.
No Cure no Pay--Price 81.

LAYS LINIMENT--No Fiction. This e.tra0,d,
nary chemical composition, the resul, Of sceDc,
and the invention OF celebrated medical man. the mr.
ducton Of which 10 the public Was invested With t6e ~
lemniiy Of death bed bequesi has since gained rem
talon unparalleled fully sustaining The correctness Of ~.
lamented DR.. Cndey's last confession thai he a.
cot die without giving TO posterty the benefit Of his Know
ledge this subject and he therefore bequeathed 10 H.
friend and attendant, Solomon Hays the secret q II,
discovery.
is now used in the principal hospitals and Inc
practices in country first and certainly Tor ,E
cure Of the Piles, and also 80 extensively and eectus
as 10 battle crednliy. unless where lis effects are vii
messed. Externally In the following complaints:
For Dmpsy-Creaiing extraordinary absorption NJ ono.
All MISUNDERSTANDING them in few hours
sSneurssm Acute or Chronic, giving quick ease.
Group and Hopping Coush-EIismalIy, and overa,
chest. '
All Bruises, sprains and Burns curing in few hour,
sores and -Whetherfresh or long siandRg and
It's operations upon adults and children in redueu,
rheumatic swellings, and oosenng coughs and ghtn.,s
OF the chest by relaxation Of the parts, has been su
who have used il in the Piles, is Z" IL like charm
The Piles.-The price 81 is refunded 10 any person
who will use bottle Of Hays Linment for the Piles and
return the empty bottle without being cured These are
the positive orders Of the proprietor the Agents and
out Of many thousands Sold not one has been unsuc.
| cessful.
tha those who sell the article should exhibit the original
Caution-None can be genuine witbou, splendid
engraved wrapper which is my NAME and also that
Of the Agents.
SOLOMON HAYS.
Sold wholesale and retail by COMSToCK & CO, sole
Agents, Fletcher street, Maiden lane, door be-
low Pearl street, New York, and by Druggist insYey
town in the Union.
All Editors who will insert the above months, in a
weekly paper shall entitled one dozen of the article
For sale by Robert s. Patterson, VIM Fischer, Z. n
c. H. James, and Young & Co., Washington City.
dec Som
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SOLOMON HAYS.

pALDNESS--A beautiful head Of hair is the grand.
- est ornament belonging the human frame How
strangely the loss OF changes the countenance and pre-
maturey brings on the appearance OF old age, which
causes many to ecoi being uncovered and sometimes
even shun society TO avoid the tests and sneers of their
acquaintance the remainder of their lives consequent
spent IN retirement In short the loss OF pro-
pery nils the generous thinking youth with that heavy
sinking gloom as does the loss Of his hair To avert all
these e unpleasant circumstances oLDRIDGEs BALM
VI COLUMBIA stops the hair from falling off on the
hrst application, and few bottles restores i again 1t
likewise produces eyebrows and whskers prevents the
har from turning gray, makes it curl beautifully, and
frees ~ from scur Numerous certificates Of the first
spectabiy IN support Of the virtues Of Odrdges Balm
are shown by the proprietors
10 Read the following:
kiopBEkT WHARTON, Esq, late Mayor Of Phila.
character OF the following gentlemen:
ne undersigned do hereby certify that have used
Inc balm Of Columbia discovered by J. Odridge, and
have found highly servceable not only as preventive
ratiTe. WIN. THATCHER, sen,
Methodist Minister in s. George s. On charge, .,
JOHN D. THOMAS, N. d. I6a Race St
H i9HN : M EUREy io s4 sg sos.h + III st.
JOHN GARD, jr ia Arch st.
VIII certainly raise its virtues IN the esnmauon OF
the public when is known that three Of the above sign
than 90
From the Mayor]
CoMMoNwkALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA,
City Of Philadelphia )
ROBERT WHARTON. Mayor Of said city Of Phi nj
adephia, do hereby certify that am well acquainted
with Messrs j. p. Ingis John 5. Furey, and Hugh NC
Curdv, whose signed to the above cerlncate
that they gentlemen Of character and respectabty
and such full credit should be given to the said cei
cate.
In witness whereof have hereunto my hand, and
caused the seal Of the city to be affixed this
IL. 81 sixth day Of December: &c
ROBERT WHARTON, Mayor.
M bote NJ the pen
Balm has 4 splendid engraved wrapper, which is
presented the Falls Of Niagara, the agents name, &C.
To Editors. &c.-An country papers who will insert
the above once week ~ months and send one number
to the agents, shall be entitled to dozen Of Balm
Sold wholesale and retail by COMSTOCK & CO.,
Sole agents for America, Fletcher street. Maiden
lane door below Pearl street, New York and by
or more druggists in nearly every town in the Union
For sale by Robt $. Patterson, VIM Fischer, E. II. s.
9. H. James, J. Young Co, Washington City
dec som
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HISTORY OF THE LATE WAR, between the U.
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The Naval Battles fought by the U. S. Navy from its
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Also, The Naval Monument, by Abel Bowen, vol.
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A Real Blessing 10 Mothers
DIR. w. EVANS CELEBRATED sooTHIv G SYRUP,

FOR CHILDREN CUTTING THEIR TEETH.
This infalble remedy has preserved hundreds OF
children, when thought past recovery, from commissions
As the Syrup is rubbed the gums, the child
will This preparation is innocent so efica-
cous and pleasant thar child will refuse to let its
gums be rubbed with it, When infants are at the age OF
four MONTHS though there is appearance of teeth one
bottle of the Syrup should be used the gums to open
the pores Parents should be without the Syrup
in the nursery where there young children for #
child wakes in the night with pain in the gums the Syrup
Immediately gives ease by opening the and Healing
the gums thereby preventing commissions, feyers, &C.
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M HAYS LINIMENT For THE puEs-rh,

no HAYS LINIMENT FOR THE PILES.-The
proprietor begs leave TO recommend which he does with
the fullest confidence OF the most valuable remedies
going into detail he deems il enough say that he
has in his possession undoubted testimonials that r has
more completely answered the purpose for which il is in
tended than any other popular medicine This remedy
- and sexes Full directions accompany each bottle
se Wholesale and retail at Fletcher street near
maioen lane, one door below Pearl street dec som
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DlLEs, DRoPsY, swELLINGs, ALL SORES,

DILES, DRoPsY, SWELLINGs, ALL SORES,
i RHETMATlSM.-It is absolutely asserted on the
most positive proof that the above complaints
ed and cured by the timely of Hays Linment 1t is
impossible to find room in this paper present those
proofs which conclusive and convincing. They may
be seen at length as below ="
The true article has splendid engraved wrapper with
agents and proprietors Call Fletcher street,
near Maiden lane, door below Pearl street. where the
article is sold
dec Som SOLOMON HAYS
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AGENTS.

LEWIS JOHNSTON, Washington.
C.. CRUIKSHANK, Georgetown.
BELL g. ENTUSILE, Alexandria.
EDWARD Mcdowell, Fredericksburg
MORTIMER g. MOWBRAY Baltimore.
C. HALL, Norfolk.
A. DUVALL, Richmond
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LETTER TO DR. GREEN.

nEAR FRIEND Some three years since, made
IL application you restore my hearing and eye-sight
and, at the time for friend Of mine, Mr. Norton
tcaro) who was afflicted with great degree OF deafness
mention these circumstances to bring the matter fresh
to your mind We received your remedy, followed the
prescriptions and restored TO the use Of our
ears and ey esour general health also improved In The
mean tne by the excellent advice you gave US on the
sub ect of health and long life, -
Young man applied 10 me few days since for infor-
nation he is afflicted with weak eyes medical men here
in our parts Of the world tell him that the optic nerve IS
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concluded TO write myself and at the same time enclose
your customary Ave dollar fee and request that which is
necessary will quickly be sent on,
Be kind and send to me Of your pamphlets on the
subjects OF health, temperance and long lie.
Yours, in friendship,
q. w. ELLIS, Pm.
Granville. Ohio, September 10th, 1888.
To DIR. GREEN, Bethlehem, Pa.
NIB We are given to understand that assistance is
sent by mail free Of postage; and II any additional help
should be wanted twill be forwarded without any further
charge -,
This is truly Christian principle and will find its re-
ward in this and in the world to come feb l-3tf
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TINE PHILADELPHIA CHRISTIAN KEEP.
i SAKE" for the coming year. lately received for sale
by F. TAYLOR, together with all the other Souvenirs,
yet published. dec
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A POSToLIC FATHERS.--Just received for sale by
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nav I
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MI IN AMERlCA--Being Review Of Miss
Jus. published and this day received for sale by
lunes TAyJOp
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ID GEST--An Analytical Digest Of the Equity Cases
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