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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-12-14


cillcd FANCY sketch, would lily contras
with IA scene Of REAL domestic untidi
ness 49, ~s
Neither should woman degenerate
Into a mere household druge-a slave
to the real or fancied wants Of others
but she should, as far as circumstances
permit, unite the useful with the agree,
liable. 1t does not follow because
she can make a pudding, that-she CAM
NOT touch the keys ola piano; or that
the infant will sleep less sweetly iflull-
ed by cultivated notes, than by those.
which, thought unskilful, must ever
be dear from the lips of a mother.
JoDiciAL CoMBAT.-A letter from
Tiflis mentionsthe occurrence of a sill-
gle combat in one Of the Circassian
districts, which is worthy of the chiv-
Falrous spirit Of the middleages. Prince
Sheneiiedeli, ofthe race of Kabardes,
having carried off the daughter Of Bey
of Bolyrakb kept herin his possession
without offering compensation by max
| ing herhis spouse. The young mai
den's father, enragcd at the disgrace
which This atrocious deed had brought
upon his family, one Of the Oldest and
richest in that part ofthe country, or:
Idered McsIik, his eldest son, to chal-
lengc the Princeto single combat. J'lie
Prince took up the gauntlet,& the 26th
of Oct. was appcinted for the scnconn-
ter. Punctuaily at noon on that day
the Two conbatants met in The plain Of
Arsiana, between Derbend aud Bui-
naSki, both gallanily mounted, and ac-
companied by retinue of12 Nukirs,
ormght-folIowers, we'll horsed, bearing
the banners ofthcir respective chiefs.
The whole party were habited in]
coats ofmail and steel-gloves with arm.
LET'S. and plumcd helmets Of the samel
metal, and bore gorgeous shields, each
with a spear in his right hand and
sword on his left side. Prince Shenc-
ledeli's banner displayed a golden fall
son on q green ground; the Bey'sa |
black bear, surrounded BY three ar
rent stars on a scarlet field. -Four in
liyiduals al. advanced ages, chosen by|
Either party as judges, were seer. scat
d oman elevated sta ge; these announc-
d TO the chaneellehger and challenged
hatthey had adjudgcd, that whichever
f the combatants-in-c chief should be
brown out ofhis saddle, aud whichev-
rofthe two parties otknig ht-followers
hou,d be worsted or driven from the
leld, should be held amenablcto what
yer resolve the conquerors should Law
lown. The encounter was opened OIL
10Th sides with great spirit, and soon
'ecame of most obstinate characters:
ach individual singled out his antago.
list, and fourteen knights were laid low1
ghen Meslik, though streaming blood
rom three desperate wounds, suddenly
made a VIOLENT and dexterous lunge al
'rince Shenchedeli,s and forced himl
pt ofhis saddle The only condition
ghich the conqueror exacted from the i
allen was, that heishould spouse mis- |!
ister. The conquered Prince obcyed. Z
nd the espousals were celebrated acsE.
ordingly on the 9th ofthe same
ionth.- United Service Jour.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-12-14
!. SliEKlFtnS SALE.

Ma J. Dick & Go. Rcinuiable 10 Holmes
vs. al Ii Ia ssS "A :ircun t'ourt "a AMI
.Menican q Faleenef gsfnislo. I 8 $ s
MY virtue DC the aboye stated sexecu,
Id ton q me direetcd, whirbsiissaed ZION,
the Clerks Office of Tie Circuit Court q
Holmes Codiav, | shal proceed to sell 10
the highest biddcr for cash ,ntaihe Court
House door Of my county eas lie ne ]
Third Monday y Dsrcmtcr ners,
the following desc fibed tfott o. parcel 8
land TO wit,--thc soaifi east quarter ii
section twenty four, township fourteen,
range two east; contaii.ing one hundred
and ssixtylacres more or less. Also abe
west half south west qsmrterof sectioi,
nineteen, towship fourteen ], range three
east containing eigI liz acres mo ro nr less.
A $50 Tire south hall Vest half 81 south
west quarter ef section tlnrteen, oiynshi5
iourteens range two cas-, cpnlainina ioftv
acres mofs or less. Also The south: half
east half q south west quarter of section
thirlvea, lowdship ouateen, "a 1ge Two eas,.
containing Ioffy acres, more Of less. AI.
50 The south half Of west BALI sol,th east
quasscf II section thirteen, towship four
teen, rauge lwo easi, cpntainine 4ortv;
acres = saofe less. The aboye. descfibsd'
lands are vat0able, and Web sd1proved s
Levied 81: a. Tho property III n hi II FaI.'
c :; e SATISFY The above stated execu..
uon at 2! Test 81 suit 9
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-12-14
lNSOL ENCY. !

ME Undersigned having been appoin-
Il ted BY the Probate Co0rtof Holmes
connty, commissioners to audit, exa nine
aud ALLOW The claims against the estate Of
John p Maury, deceased, viii meet at
Georgeyille, the third Friday ia each
month, ior the next Nix months for That
purpose ~
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-12-14

things can be done as vel as others, IL
determined to present. 10 Ills readers Il
MEDLEY hithertodmisaled BY any 9TH
ler paper Of n
Conversations, Geography, Wit, Wonders
Anecdotes, Facetia, Oddities,
IAmusemen's, History, Romance, "
Allegories, Jes,s, Religion,
Accidents, Learning, Sports,
Biography, Morality, SpcstacIes, \
Bon Mois, Marycls, Sorrows.
Crimes, Music, Snfftrinus,
Dranaiics, News, Tales,
Drpllefies, Novelties, Trials,
Erraiics, Oratory, Truths.
Essays, Poetry. ,TeacRinus. ~
Lloqnence, Philosophy, Wisdom, 4
etc. Fetc@etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.
The present number issa specimen 81
What this Mammoth Nespaper.awilI con.
tain,. as well III rarity and extent of It's
of'ginal and selected matter, as the style
OF lis execution. so s AZ
Asa Family Newspaper, BROTHER
JONATHAN WILDE found 10 .prsenl.
attractions beyond any othrrr: "
----H liz comes the hriatt, 4 noisy werli.
.se'rs f0fni az nations liinhering ataiisbilek,
The earliest Intelligence, foreign and
domestic and Tie latest novelties tie
Literary Void, viii 10 promptly served
Up for tho Qualification Of lhc rcaacr.
strictly neitra! in politics, i, will con-
tain; no'hirg n favor Or against d party,
ana will as seduiously avoid anysof tliu
witch agi.aie the. religious
community. Strict morality, virtue, tenn.
perance, industry, good cider, leneyo-s
lence, and usefulness 10 .o,,r rommops
country, and cur fellow men, Will be adj
voeated and inculcatrd in every page Of
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Nov so
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-01

j. Hutchinson, Herbert q Madigan, and
David Boren. We were also informed
that Mrs. A. Adams, the talented actress,
who was boarding at the Planters Hotel,
lost her costly wardrobe, and jewels to Q
large amount.
Charles Horn, an Irishman, was dam
gerously hurt By fall, N attempting g
escape from the Hotel, when 10 flames.
His arm aud thigh were broken, and his
skull much injured.
These are the principal facts relative to
this distressing occurrence. There was
much energy displayed by our citizens
though all who Witnessed their efforts,
must have seen the necessity Of organized
Fire Companies, to insure concert OIL
action. Our former hints upon this sub.
ject, might, if appreciated, have shortened
the detail of this catastrophe the mos
destructive that has ever visited our hithr
erto fortunate city.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-01
OURSELVES.

A year has elapsed since we became sole
proprietor and editor of the Argus. Our labOrs
have been great and at the close ofthe year
we expect that our numerous patrons will full
ly appreciate them by giving us tangible proof
of the same by promptly paying up all arrears
On looking over our books, we find unpaid
some thousands of dollars, which we are now
very much in want of-and we trust all will
hquidate their accounts, and thus cheer us on
in the task we have undertaken. It is well
known that the Printer is the last one paid; but
we trust that the year 1899 will be distinguish
ed by a revolution in this particular, and that
this reproach upon our intelligent community
will be wiped off.
Having procured the valuable services OF
Mr.. SAMUEL CURTIS, who has had long expe-
rience in conducting public journals in the city
and state of Newly we have no doubt but
we shall be able to render the Argus still more
worthy Of the patronage and countenance Of
our fellow-citizens IN this section of the state
at all events, our signal success in obtaining a
distinguished stand among the newspapers OF
the state, will incite us to greater exertions to
merit the commentator of our patrons and the
public.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-01

Planter to have charter to conduct his farm,
or a merchant or mechanic toconduct his busi-
ness, 50 Il appears tous, iofmen to have acts
Of incorporation to snd moneB end become
provision n1efchants cotton merchants, and
noaey.ahagers. Al that is required is. that
laws should be passed, restraining associations
Of individuals. desiring to pursue the business
Of banking, rom committing excuses, and
granting them separate existence. 50 that
they can sue and be sued. Every fire citizen
should have right to bank, and the good ct
fects Of opening the business Of banking 70
fair and honorable competition, would soon be
apparent. We trust the Legislature willadopt
the New York General Banking Law, and thus
secure to the State sound currency.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-01
MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS
READING ROOM.

The Editor Of the Argus intends estab-
fishing a subscription Reading Room for
the accommodation of the Merchants and
Planters of this county. A public resort
of tbs kind has been long needed, and it is
presumed it viii be liberaily patronized.
Every exertion will be made to procure
the latest news from all sections of the
Union; and Prices Current, from the prin-
cipal cities, will generally be found on our
reading desks. If our expectations are
realized as to liberal patronage, the pop
ular periodicals of the day will De procured,
that tho literary man, the politician, and
merchant, may alike be suited. The
Reading Room will be Immediately under
the Argus Office, and viii be fitted up in {
comfortable and convenient manner. The
price Of annual subscription will be fxeC
at ten dOllars-and strangers, introduced
by subscriber, win always have free od
mission. So far as we are able, we intenc
to initiate the plan Of the Reading Room.
In our large cities. A subscription bool
is ready, to which we invite the attention
Of our fliendsof all political parties.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-01
CONGRESS-

In consequence of the crowded state of our
columns this week, we have been unable to
prepare synopsis of the proceedings of Con-
gress. The failure of the Northern mails, on
Sunday, also, leaves US in the dark as respects
their doings. Considerable excitement &C.
CURED in the House of Representatives on the
introduction into, and the forced passage
through the House, Of string Of resolutions,
introduced by Mr.. Anterior of Vermont, "a
Loco-foco member,) touching the subject of
Abolition. The resolutions, and an account Of
the discussion thereupon, we viii publish next
week. In the Senate, very Interesting dis.
cusslon occurred, on a proposition of Mr.
Wright to postpone Indefinitely the payment
of the 4th instalment of the surplus revenue.
MIR. Clay moved to strike out the word indein-
itely and insert the 1st of January, 1870
The discussion on Mr.. Clay's amendment was
one of distinguished interest Mr.. Calhoun
supported Mr.. Clay, and these two distinguish.
edmcn were found once more acting together
The question was not decided at our latest
dates from Washington.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-01

,Rsps.-Brachsnridgs, Lewis, Randolph,
and Shelf, Feds.
North Carolina, CHIpegPsr, Stanford,
and Gast0a, Feds. E>AEs
South Carolina, w. MayraHt, Rep.
Georgia, Boiling and Hall, Reps.
Kentucky, Dssha, Hardin, Mclean,
and Orhsby, Reps.
Ohio. Caldwell and Mclean, Reps.
= Tennessee, Blount, Rep. =
Thus Il win be seen, that against the
bib wers 49 Federalisis-and 20 Repub.
licans.
Thus, too, It viii be seen, that The u.
States Bank, the " MONSTER, was
established BY the Repubke0n party, in
opposition the FEDERAL PATTY, and that
either Republican Georgia, or Republican
Virginia, or that most consistent, unyary-
ing, Interchangeable and Republican State
of South Carolina, could have defeated
that Unconstitutional, iBerpedisRt, and
highly dangerous" Institution, by merely
voting against 3!
We proceed 10 show the action Of the
Senate upon the same question, distin-
gushing the Fsderalists by giving their
names in Italics. 49,. A
The yeas were %, and nays IL, on the
final passage OF the bill.
Yeas-Barber, Barry, Brown, Camp
bell, Chase, Condit, DGggett, Fromentin,
HIrber, HOrsey, Howell, Hunter, Lacock
Jason, Of Va. Morrow, Roberts, Talbot
TAFT, Taylor, Turner, Varnum, Williams
Is RepubIicans-and A Eederalists.
NAYS Dann GilIard, GOIds6orough
GrOe, Rwfsts Hing. Macon. Mason, New
Hampshire, Ruggles, Sanford, TItlhener
Wells, Wilson's Federalists and 6 Re
publicans.
We have been thus particular in giving
the names, and designating the politica
cast of each member. in order to show tc
the State Rights party, that the question
of a National Bank was not test oucs.
ton, or if it was. it proves to have been
a Republican, rather than Federal mea-
sure. Men may change, bat principles
do not, and that which was Republican
in the days of Washington and Madison.
cannot be Federal now. Circumstances
may render measure at one time expe.
dent and proper, and at another, inexpe.
dent and useless but the long catalogue
of Republicans, whose names are given
above as supporters of National Bank,
are forever barred and ioreclosed as to
the political character of that measure.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-01

hnl8srs in the country build houses ana
rrovide iron safes, in which to keep the
money, and to 60 into operation at an an
nual expense to the Government Of from
CO., n sixty thousand dollars: Ia addition,
.tS,osts Of transmitting funds would not
a. ;Ucons;derable. Would not the mum.
-. ~ ofice.hOlders, and. the expense Of
Io.ning the public money increase with
~ nroaiQacy Of the ruling party, and the
"I-Iors Of Dartizan faVorites for official
cation With Bank efthc United States
chartered for 90 years, place for the pub.
he deoosites would be fixed by the Repre-.
sentatives OF the people, for that period.
finder the Sub.treasuFy scheme, every
Presidential election would produce a
1cmmbls am6ng politicians for the honor
and emolument Of keeping the pub ic mo-
nav. The most active and subseryient
nartizons ofthe successful candidate would
receive the highest reward; and an ambi-
tious President, with the money of the
Government in the hands Of his favorites,
could subyert the liberties Of the people.
Il is not my wish to indulge unkind feel
incs, or unnecessarily to engender suspi-
cion against those who hold public stations
under the Government among them are
many men Of honor, integrity and patriot
Ism. MY opposition to a Sub-treasury,
established in accordance with what be-
lieve to be the views of the party in power,
IS founded upon an honest conviction that
the revenue will not DO secure-that the
patronage aud power of the President and
the expenses Of the Government viii he
increased.
viii add in conclusion, that no misap.
prehensions may exist, that am opposed
Il Internal Improvement By he General
Government. / am not in favor Of Tariff
for Protection, but am willing to abide by
what is usually called the Compromise Act.
The revenue ofthe Government should be
reduced as near as practicable to its actu-
al expenses. do not believe that Con-
gress has the constitutional power 10 aboi-
ish slavery-in the District Of Columbia, or
tointerfere in the remotest degree with our
domestic relations in the South. Should
such unconstitutional power be exercised
by Congress towards the District Of Co.
lumbia, or ATTEMPTED in relation to our
domestic institutions, | trust the citizens
Of this state understand their rights, and
that viii be in the ranks of those who are
willing 10 apply the remedy.
HENRY DICKINSON.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-01
WHIGS-To THE POLLS |!

The great contest commences to-day, and
every Wing sh9sl At his post promptly.
The enemy IS vs. Awake, and no means VIII
be left untriesl toI regain their aOt-hOid in the
county. Our friends must look sharp at every
voter, for without doubt many viii appear at
the polls who are not legally qualified. 1t is
alsoimportant that every Wing shouldvOte ear
" and get the START and is highly desirable for
us to vote to-day, for we cannot tell what accis
dent may occur to prevent our attending the
polls tomorrow. Let us TODAY give a
'.lOng pun, strong puH, and a pull Gltogeth-
en-" and the day viii be ours Once agalh
WHlGs-To THE POLLS!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-01
A GENERAL BANKING Law.

The great increase of chartered and private
Banks in this State, the deprecated character
Of their notes, and the distress which pravails
among all sorts and conditions of men in the
State, viii render it highly important that our
Legislature should look into the errors of ou1
present Banking system, and apply remedy.
In examining the provisions of the GENERAL
BANKING Law, lately passed by the Legisla-
ture Of New York, we are firmly convinced
that The passage of a similar law, by our State,
would have beneficial effect ia restoring to
us uniform currency, within the bounds of the
State, and render our bank notes more current
at distance. The only alteration of impor-
lance which we can suggest in the law refer
red to, is to make the specie basis greater,
which would have the effect of afFording great
erAciities to the Banks, operating under its
provisions, to pay specie, in the event of a
pressure or panic.
The Legislature are bound BY every sense
of justice and honor to their constituents, to
remedy the evils we are now suffering under;
to punish, BY repeal Of their charters, the
Banking institutions in the State, which have
violated their charters, and BY establishing
some new system, free from the errors Of the
present one. The Banking institutions Of our
State are mere monopoHes, and decidedly anti
repubicab "a their characters and PRACTICES
They hive power to issue bills of credit to
three ti1les the amount Of their capital: they
have TUNED cotton brokers ana inonopolized
the business which ought IS Be- conducted By
merchants they have entered the provision
market and monopolized that business, which
exclusively belongs TO private individuals: they
have Purchased up their own notes At heavy
discount and made large profits thereby they
'e, 81 llary to every sense Of justice to the
pbhc 8whom they owe their existence, been
palta a their loans Of money; and While The
man IN moderate circumstances could not pro.
cure 4 a.nan sum. Bank Directors, ana men 81
large have received 81 them heavy a
eelniao Many 81 them y III not. and.
casno thep ofspeCie. slthouel5
tlsy - ssane e i5 %. by thsiir att 81 Nor.
commercial ope
Be nee ana unle trained ind IS j. void s.
pear ridiculous o make i imperative &.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-01
From the Montgomery (Ala.) Journal-Ex
tra-Dec. 10.
FIRE.

On Sunday night last, about IL O'Clock,
our citizens were alarmed by the cry OF
ktre! IL originated at, or near the Office
Of the Alabama Journal, as that building
was the FIRST discovered to be on fire, an.
Parantly on the ontside.% The flames i'm
smediately communicated to the adjoining
buildings, among which was the spacious
brick building, the " Planters Hotel" oc.
cnpled BY Herbert q Madigan. and own.
M BY Dir. Abner McGehee. All the
buildings on line with the Journal Office.
were consumed Or destroyed, as far un
tonrt-sireet as the Bank. The progress Of
lne flames, in the rear Of the fire. was
STAYED ~ blowing up large wooden build.
i1 attached to the Planters Hotel. The
mount qt property destroyed, Is suppos.
aQ % D near Seventy thousand Dollars i
aa consists of thirteen houses. bes;aes
uil1u dings--all belonging ~ 49,
'ctehee, with the exception 81 t
oeas owned By Col. II Hutchinson. ~.
Vickefs. We understand that tbe,a
10 insurance upon any Of the proner
~, excef q partial one upon the two OFF.
es owned 81 ColsJ. Hutchinson. Tie
princi5 suetars were Abner McGehee.
Hutchinson, ESQ. Dr. Nickers, Col.
nce the ab1ge vas e type, We nave a.
hatth IRE did originate % the 5olr-
and was probably the result Of
dent, some individual unlknoWn e a.,
hadtakoa BE liberty of going n there On Sun
day night with candle.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-01

P The Loco-Focos of Lowndes county
must be in bad way, as It appears that they
cannot raise out of their forces man with tai
ent enough to address the people Col. Levy,
from Noxubee county, was procured to teach
g the democracy" @what was what" and the
intelligence ofLowndes must feel very grateful
for the long speech he made ON Saturday last
at the Court House. We heard only part OF
it; and as it was SO long-winded we presume
very few heard the whole harraneue, andSre
as much at loss to judge Of its merits,as a
whole, as we are. An excellent North Caro-
Ina friend of ours gravely remarked, that Col
Levy had the gift Of contiauance ;''-and one
whom we highly respect, from the Palmetto
State, said that the Colonel must have chang
ed his politics since he came to Mississippi, as
the doctrine he preached was good old FASH
ioned Modification, while in South Carolina he
was Proclamation man. It viii be wen re-
membePea that Col. Levy made some flaming
speeches some years ago against notification.
and abused John g. Calhoun in no measured
terms. How he canreconcile his past and pre-
sent opinions, il would take Magician to tell
The speech ofthe Colonel win help the gVlio
cause rather than to do it injury.