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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-15

rooms, and forward, under the hurri- |
cane deck, are berths for the deck hands,
and accommodations for the stock.
The entrance to the forward saloon is
between the main and foremasts. This
cabin is very fine, spacious and pleas
ant. All round the saloon are sofas,
say 10 or 70, and adjoiningi il are state
rooms Of different sizes. Below this
are sleeping berths, which are lighted
fromthe side and well ventilated. The
entrance TO the main saloon and cabin
is just abalt the mainmast. AT the bot
tom Of the first flight of steps you turn
to the right or left 10 enter an airy, spa
cious and most magnificent saloon,
abundantly lighted from the deck and
stern windows. lshall fail to do titus.
tice attempta description, therefore
suffice it to say, that 1t is furnished and
finished in the most beautiful and SUBJ
stantial manner, in the EIizabethean
style, which, though ancient, is very
fine. On eithcrside are sofas ofcarved
oak, covered with rich crimson satin
damask, behind which are splendid mir
rors, q small table, marble top wash
stand, and water brought into each
room by pipes, &c. The sleeping
rooms, below the saloon, are very pleas
ant, being well lighted and ventilated.
She can make up 800 berths if necessa-
Twill take no steerage passengers.
Altogether she is ship in which the
most ilmid may place the most implicit
confidence, and, all who may take pas
sage in her,l feel assured, will he high
ly delighted with her.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-15
JOB PRINTING
Iasult to our fag.-An account which

Insult to our aag.-An account which
was translated for the United States GA
zette says that two American briggs, the
America and Eliza Davidson, had sailed
from Montevideo for Lobena Chica, a
small por. on the coast of Patagonia, be-
longing to the Argentine republic, but
which is beyond the limits Of the blockade
by the French Admiral. While these
vessels were at Lobena Chica, had dis
charged their cargoes and were re-loading,
a French man-of-war arrived, having been
dispatched by Admiral Leblanc, took pos
session Of the briggs and carried them round
to Montevideo. The consignees Of the
vessels had demanded their release, which
the French Admiral refused to grant, only
on condition that bonds to the full amount
Of their value should be given, until the
case should be decided by the Admiralty
Tribunal Of France. Which the consign-
ees at once rejected. The American Ad-
miral had wrote 10 Admiral Leblanc, and
stated plainly that such proceeding would
not be tolerated by the government Of the
United States, and demanded an immedi-
ate release Of the captured vessels.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-15

Santa Anna.-We learn by our ex.
changes that Santa Anna is fast gaining
power in Mexico again; he has made
himself once more notorious, by another
act Of barbarous and savage cruelty. II
seems impossible for him to possess the
least sense of honor, or even the most re.
mote feelings Of humanity. Whoever
rids the world OF this monster, will do
much for the present and rising genera
tons Of Mexico and Texas.
Recently. while Gen. Mejia with one
thousand men, were engaged in battle
against two thousand FIVE hundred, under
the command Of Gen. Valencia, Santa
ANN attacked him in the rear with one
thousand four hundred men, when the
gallant Mejia was directly taken prisoner,
and condemned to be shot with his back
turned toward the soldiery, as traitor to
his country. This Mejia refused, and he
was Immediately murdered in yard,
Santa Anna gratifying personal ven
geance.
II is thousand pties that the Texans
had not put an end TO this monsters career,
when they had him in their power, and
when the world would have justified them
in doing SO. Will they not yet have cause
to repent of their forbearance? The civil
war in Mexico is now about done. Santa
Anna has nothing to do but to get rid o.
Bustamente; which, there is no doubt, he
will readily find means to do; and Their
look out, Texas Had they not better be
making some preparations?
-.nsee<s.-
Virgini0 Election. BY our last mai
we received the returns Of several counties
but not enough to hazard conjecture 4
which party would gain the victory. !
10 very closely contested election, ant
appears to be about g six and q half do
aen."
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-15
FROM MEXICO.

The death-blow to any thing like liberty
in Mexico, was probably struck whom poor
Mexia fell. The star Of Santa Anna =
again in the ascendant, and be will IN a.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-15

We learn that the Governor has APP
pointed Gen. c. NJ. Price Of jackson,
B. o. Harry Of Marshall, md Francis
Lsech Of Columbus, Bank Commissioners
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-15
THE UNION.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION.

DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION
FOR GOVERNOR,
A. G.. McNUTT.
FOR CONGRESS,
GEN. A.. G.. BROW N,
JACOB THOMPSO
FOR SECRETARY or STATE,
B. w. ENSON.
FOR STATE fREAsuRER,
SAM Ell RAIG.
AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, !.
A. B. NDERS.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12


wav ~ RYDER. relative 70 the sale q bonds
SoIu.id snd silver, and providing mat no
,hil,g M oold and silver should Dc Drought
;-,o tbe Slnie ID payment Of said bonds
which was read twice. :.
~. Rinraman addressed the commit.
49, ~ he whole, in opposition to the bill.
Re urged his opposition on the grounds
-, a might defeat the sac Of the bonds
~ ~ Union Bank. lie said he was not
onno.ed to internal improvement but,
a. ~ present, as q friend to the Union
Bank, ks was compelled to oppose the
Bin. When the system Of internal i'm.
DFotumont can become general and prac-
ticable. / for one, said Mr.. B., will cor.
dialiy support such system.
Adjourned.
NJ Ticker moved reference Of the
Nil 70 incorporate a transportation com
panv al Columbus.
The bill to provide for the internal i'm
Drovement Of the State, was taken up.
The bill was supported by Messrs
Tucker, Alsbury, Haley, Hadley, ant
Walton, and opposed by Messrs. Farrar
Bingaman, Grayson, and others, mainI!
on the ground that canals and other waite
carriage has an advantage over railroads
The bill passed.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

nal with ali his ability and attention.
q consistently with strict discharge of bis
official duties" as postmaster. The FIRST
number viii appear in the course Of the
present month.
Another striking Sign Of he eliccese q
the silk culture i Che offer Of 4 wealthy
house Of Glasgow, il Scotland, % eslab.
Iish in Virginia manufactoEy winch
shall demand annually 100000 worth 81
raw silk.-NaIionaI Inteltgencer.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12
TUSCALOOSA, FEB.

TUSCALOOSA EEbs H
HoRRID MURDER.-Mr. M. Daily Of
this city, was murdered on Monday night
last, by Thomas Jemison, under the fol.
lowing circumstances, as detailed to US
by an eye witness. Jemison, in company
with two others, called in at the coffee
house Of Messrs. Clare & Daily, late on
Monday night, in stale of intoxicalion,
and after remaining short time, left the
house, and commenced breaking the front
windows with his cane. The deceased
stepped out and requested him to desist.
One of the party replied, "you shall be
paid for any damage that may be done. :"
: know that said Daily, but | don't
want my windows broken Upon which
Jemison assailed him with yolIey ofoaths
and opprobious epithets, and shot him in
the face with pistol. The ball struck
below the cheek.bone, and passed out be.
hind the ear, below the region of the brain.
Daily Immediately fell, was carried into
the house, and died from stranguIation in
two or three hours Immediately after he
was taken in, he staggered to his desk and
wrote, 'Fhos. Jemison has murdered me
on account Of defending my house. Mr..
Clare, take care Of my wife and chiIds-
and putting his finger to his cheek, signed
the paper with bis blood!
Jemison Immediately escaped. The
Governor has offered a areward of $500
for bis apprehension.
Mr.. Daily was a worthy, inofeasivs
man, and his death is deeply deplored bv
large circle Of friends aud aeoua int.
ances.
Jemison IS a wealthy young man. not
more than Is years Of age, of the most
respectable connexions, but Of reckless.
dissipated character. This horrid afair
affords another warning against the vice
Of lntemperance, and the dastardly prac.
tee Of wearing concealed weapons about
the person. Let ell our young men take
warning.
ANoTHER HoRRID AFFAIR occurred 81
the 30th ult., II u. Tuscalooss. ero ,,iina
out Of Z difference as 70 the right 81 prbB.
erty, 70 9 store Of goods, ii tie possession
Of ths MessFs. Simontons which was Is.
We'd upon BY NJ. Vance Johnston Denr.
y Marshall under 8 4 IA aoaiilst l5s + ~.
srs. Sim0nlone, from ths Disir;;et .o.,I. q
TIE United States s. Noble. Jo66.
son end his Who bad cone d llosn
Alobile, % execute the wit. hiIs ia Is
sore, lus At dagl.. was ordered DIT. Sn
llTeq gpon with gums ~ tie
noulQns ia tte av a F@sr 49,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12


Hls1URp u TnR PEynD his q
the ,ille aiven ~ tls 1aticnal Ialsl sncer 70
the ure.t vpes 81 tl,s Hon EIzllrg a. yV1sz,
of Vireinia. 81 asialS tie publication 81
which occupies aily ree entire numbers of
that paper. IL astellly spsecb-a com
pete sd oyy Of b pli.s5sssrsl ItcommenCes
with tlls authcr sdspiciua Of cor1uptiOns and
peculations ID 1885 bis movements upon the
subiect--the distractions thrown IN his way
the csllR eats c 1aslssn a 1ls hon
esty and integrity Of the Government Office
holders-of the committee he asked for, and
which was appointed by Mr.. Speaker Polk
gives an account Of the proceedings Of that
cOmmietae -its CORE pondencs with President
Jackson and Others-gives the correspondence
between Mr. Secretary Woodbury. and Oficera
Of Custom Houses, respecting defalcatiOns
and Land Office Receivers. respecting monies
withheld &c. &c.--the whole Of which IS IN
terspersed with remarks, reflections, and de.
nunciations 30 characteristic Of the Virgins
Orator, and so aPpropos to the subject withal
that the speech is rendered interesting beyont
all others offs extraordinary length. It ough
to be printed inpamphlet form, and distributes
all over the Union. Like the speech of Nj
Bond, of Ohio, it win shed food Of valuabl
liget upon an abused, cheated, and plundere
people. Every man in the country shout
possess copy.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12


Adsiaissralii Yigilun...lt i sid that
The 9. Is. Marshall was stationed near the stsamI
ship Royal William. he az shs Sid from
New York, for the purpose q udscl u tie
movsmants Of sub-trsasmeIs.
AleBs sei. suis ofs - a
jour1 j Il, the "a Instant. Ehsy BE- q III
Penilsntary Bin end adopis Tea Int s p.os
posing the can Of ! convention o amend tie
constitution.
uelef - ssurugcse 3 uiatsa d.
the Baltimore American, that merchant Of
that city, who died short time since, effected
aninsurance on bis life 10 March last, at the
New York Life insurance and Trust Com
pany, for the sum bf ifof which heapaid
the annual premium Of one hundred dollars.
He also took out . policy with the Baltimore
Life Insurance Company for the same
amount. He paid to each Office the additional
premium Of my dollars for the privilege d
making a voyage to Asia and back. He re,
turned in Oct. and died Of typus fever. By
this timely act Of prudence, involving an ex
pense OfonIy three hundred dollars, his family
are putin possession often thousand dollars.
IRON Stsamers.-G. B. Lamar, ESQ. an en-
terprizing citizen Of Savannah, has impOrte,
materials for two iron steamboats,, which ar
now being constructed in ship yard IN Bait
more.
: Free BGnking-A bin, analogous IN som
: respects to the Free BANKING Law Of New
3 York, has been introduced into the Legislatur
of Pennsylvania. Its passage seems not in
!, probable.
: Two companies have been formed under Ii
; General Banking Act Of the state Of Geoggi
{ one Of which is at West Point, and the other
cambridge.
MissOuri.-A proposition is now before Il
Legislature of this state, prohibiting by rigo
n GUS penalties, the circulation within the sta
; Of bank notes under the denomination Of 81
l. The LOcofocos in st. Louis say it viii m
le their party if adopted; but as Col. Benton @
a dered it, the probability is that the project W
be carried through.
rs Remedy for Burns. Mix one part
ID SCOT and three parts of hogs lard together al
K apply thesame to the parts affected. This
u said to be an effectual remedy.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

Wine STATE CoNvENrIoN.-We prOmis-
ed the proceedings of the Wing State Conven-
ton in full to-day. In consequence ofthe fail
ure ofthe paper mails, we have not vet receiv.
ed copy Of its proceedings. The illness o
the Editor in Jackson prevented him from writ.
ing out a sketch of them; and confidently ex.
pecting to receive, ere this, the regular journa
of the convention, by mail, he neglected since
his return to prepare a history of its proceed
ings. We shall certainly receive copy o
the journal this week.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

RIeHTs OF WoMEN.-A bin has been In
troduced ints the Senate of this state by Mr..
Hadley, entitled an act for the protection and
preservation of the rights and property of mar
RED women" From a cursory examination Of
the bill we are induced to think favorahly oft,
and to express the hope that it may be passed
into law. Certain it is, that some act of the
kind is necessary for the protection of females,
and if this should have the desired effect the
sex will owe much to the gallantry Of Mr.. Had
ley.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

Padding and POniOIOc Rail Road
We are informed that this Company viii
commence operations early in the spring.
VIM. Royal has been elected President OF
the Company. He is a gentleman Of
high responsibility and energy. The stock
is eagerly sought after, end we have no
doubt but the company will carry out in
good faith, the great object for which il
was intended, the building of railroad
from Paulding to Pontotoc.
There can be,nO doubt but this is one Of
the grandest schemes the Legislature Of
the State can contemplate and we hail
the period at which Eastern Mississippi
viii be enabled, by the enlightened inteIli-
geEce of her State Legislature, to con.
meet the fertile regions of the north with
the sunny plains Of the south, and build a
city within her own borders, that will CON-
mand the attention of the commercial
world.-EasteTB Clarion.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

Select COMMITTEE ON DEFALcATIoNs.
We learn that the select committee an.
pointed by the House of Representatives,
to investigate the DefaIcations of the late
Collector of the port of New York, and
other officers, held a meeting yesterday,
and elected Mr.. HARLAN, Of Kentucky,
Chairman, and PHILIP R. FENDALL, Esq.
of this city. Clerk.
We have also understood that the CON-
mittee have determined TO commence their
investigations IN the city of New York,
and will leave here this evening for that
city.
The committee are composed Of the
following gentlemen :-Messrs. Harlan
Curtis, Wise. Dawson, Smith, Hopkins
Owens, Foster, and Wagner.-Natioaa
TntelEgencer, Jan. %.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

P In the political campaign which is now
fairly commenced in this State, the " big party
have every thing to hope for, and nothing "a
fear. With a ticket for Governor and State
Officers, chosen from among the most high
minded and popular Of the party; with Con-
gTessmen. whose universal popularity Is vel
known. how can we even imagine defeat
There win be but one set Of candidates, and
the whole Wing vote VIII Be thrown as one
man; there win be no splitting, no riival candi.
dates to fritter away Wing strength, but al
win be Union, and the result--victOry!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

PUBLIC REvENUE.-An act has passed the
Legislature Ofthis state, and been approved by
the Governor, repeating the resolution Of 1887,
authorizing tax collectors and receivers of pub
lie revenue, to receive post notes and the pa
per of all the chartered banks of the state, in
payment of the taxes, revenue, &c. 1t pro-
vides that from and after IFS passage it shall be
the duty of the Secretary of State to forward a
certified copy Ofthe act to each and every one
of the tax collectors and receivers ofthe state;
on the reception of which, they must forthwith
make out, on oath, in the presence of the sher-
if of the county, and in his absence, the clerk
Of the circuit court, or coroner, whose duty it
shall be to administer the oath, detailed state
ment of all the kinds of money received, and
the amount Of each respective kind. The
statements thus made out, must be presented
to the Auditor of Public Accounts. On any
one falling to comply with this provision for the
space Of ninety days, he thereby becomes re-
sponsible for the whole amount IN his hands in
good current money.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

GRADUATION BILL.-On the final passage
of the Graduation Bill, IN the Senate Of the
United States, the vote stood as follows:-
Yeas-Messrs. Allen, Benton, Buchanan,
Clay, Of Alabama, Cuthbert, Foster, Fulton,
Hubbard, King, Linn, Lumpkin, Lyon, Mou-
ton, Nicholas, Niles, NorveIl, Pierce, Robin
son, Sewer, Smith, of Connecticut, Smith, Of
Indiana, Upton, Walker, White, Williams, OF
Miss, Wright, and Young-27.
Nays-Messrs. Bayard, Brown, Calhoun,
Clay Of Kentucky, Crittenden, Davis, Knight,
Mexican, Merrick, Prentiss, Preston, Rives
Roane, Robbins, Ruggles, Southland, Spence,
Strange, Swift, Tallmadge, Wall, and WI.
Hams Of Maine-22.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

u Since the Wing Convention, and the
election of Mr.. Henderson to the u. States
Senate, the Van Buren, party look Departing
ly. The ticket nominated by & EN-, on the 9Th
of January, is growing weaker and weaker,
daily; and it would not be surprising to us, il
part of the party" should abandon it, and
make out one on their own responsibility
Gov. McNutt's name ~ the only tower Of
strength Of the ticket. If then, it is true that
he displeases some of his friends, the little adj
vantage Of his popularity win be neutrahzed,
and defeat must certainly await them. The
Van Buren, ticket for Congress- contains but
little strength. Gen. Brown, of Copiah. is a
gentleman Of respectable talents, but we think
his manners not sufficiently republican to
please the yeomanry of the State. Mr..
Thompson we all know; and in him the Wings
have not an herculean antagonist. Every
thing has CT commenced auspiciously to the
Wings, and it behOOves us to be on the alert.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

AMERICAN SILK.-The signs are most
suspicious that we are about to make a
very important add ton to the number
and value Of the products Of American
Industry, by adding Six to the list of our
staples, AS a measure tending to EN-.
body and diffuse widely and most efficient.
" oil information to be gathered on the
growth and manufacture Of silk, from the
best sources at home and abroad, the late
Convention at Baltimore unanimously re-.
commended the establishment Of a Jour.
nal g be devoted to these objects; and
happIE IS we think, for the success and
usefulnessofthe measure, they have solicited
M, Skinner, the founder Of the old Amer.
can Farmer, and Of the Turf Reqigter.
"a become the editor Of this national
work. "A portion Of the Silk Journal.
which Is 70 consist Of thirty.two PAGES
monthly, win be set apart for the kindred
subjects of agriculture, horticulture and
rural ecodony. The price IS 81 per am
mum. Mr.. Skinner. expressing be con-
viciio1 that tho culture 81 ak Is destined
y 81. and lhai speedily, a object Of prof.
ttbs employment lor much Of The now
unproduciiye leboring capacity Of TIE
csddlIy, aad % odd very largely % the
wealth " tie nation, has accepted the IN
vilalion ofthe SOcisiy 70 conduct the jour.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

nJHons EIes1rs = ard n &
IL ~ and n. Z. Tt1li New
Kork, Win accept our thanks 81 valiou
documents forwarded % . We hops they
VII continue tier hvosA
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

SCENES IN BALTMoRE.-Two most
disgraceful scenes recently took place in
the streets of Baltimore. The Chronicle,
Of the Oath ult., states that two pen, Geo.
Willis and Edward Green, were attacked
the night previous, and both Of them Sc
verely stabbed, by gang of rioters. The
next day. three men, named Tobias STAINS
bury, alias Frye, Jeff. Griffith, and -
Short, were apprchended on charge Of
bring concerned with the gang who stab
bed Willis and Green, (of whose recove-
~ hopes only were entertained and Sc.
cured for trial.
On the '25th, the Evening Patriot an.
nounced another disgracefuI stabbing
scene, which took place in Pratt street, on
the night Of the oath. Mr.. Walton Gray,
a young man of that city, while walking
with friend, was attacked and stabbed by
another young man, an enemy of Gray's,
named Norris. During the affray, friend
Of Norris named Morgan, went up to
Gray and beat him with club. The two
assaiIants were arrestedsand placed in con.
finemcnt.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

CORRECTION. election Of U. s. Sena-
tor, by the Legislature Of Mississippi, took
place on Wednesday, the SOth ult, and not on
Monday, as it was printed.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

Ant9 The JOINT mon fs'a,, Z
the adj ana Cd ne
passed the Indiana House q Rspseasnialges
onthe SlSt ults By vote Ofs7to /.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

SHIN PLAsrERs.-These pests of the COM
munity are almost dispensed with in Jackson,
and silver change circulates freely. The mer-
chants held meeting at which they resolved
to take no more shin plasters which were not
payable in specie on demand.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

u The Wing candidates intend canvassing
every county in the State. if possible, previous
to the election. Chancellor Turner Is alive on
thesubject and says i j. bis intention not 70 be
aninch behind ms young friends in the canvass.
Nj. Bingamanw WILDE very energetic. and win
not leave q stone unturned to secure tie sue
II tie party. With the warn co-opera-
ton 81 the great body Of ths party, no doubt
can exist of tie complete defeat Of the Loco
focos
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

SECOND SUsPENsIoN.-The Branch Of the
State Bank of Alabama at Mobile, after paying
specie four weeks, has again suspended. No
good cause is assigned by the Directors for TAX
ing this step, and it appears to meet with the
unqualified condemnation Of almost every man
in the community. as it appears by the state
ment of the Bank, published in the Mobile pa
pers, that her condition is better than at the
time she resumed four weeks since. For our
selves, we think the resumption Of specie pay
ments BY the Southern Banks was premature,
and it would not surprize US in the least. if al
the banks in Mississippi and Alabama that have
resumed. win soon be obliged to fan back into
their old position. In addition, we snbiOin the
remarks of an excellent friend and cOrrespon.
dent, who writes Us under date of
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12

THE JACKSON MA1I--The newspaper mail
from Jackson failed twice last week, and we
are without any information''as to the doings
Of the Legislature. Two or three very ilnpor-
tant bills were before it:at our last advices, but
what action has been had upon them is un-
known, in this quarter. There must be some
neglect in mailing the papers at Jackson, for
the large mail from that city is not, webelieve,
opened on the road.
p Since the above was in type, we have
received one Jackson paper, the Mississippian.
It contains the proceedings of the Legislature
to the 9Th. Nothing definite had been done
relative to the Union Bank post note bill, OF
the Internal Improvement bill. The tippling-
house act was discussed in committee of the
whole, in the Senate. The committee made
several amendments to it, and the bill was
finally passed-yeas Is, nays ~.