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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-05-25

II is painful 10 look at the condition Of our
State at this time. jackson is continually crow
ed with visitors, all in search Of Union Bank post
notes, and our highways are hronged with pil
giims bound to the Mecca Of their hopes. "And the
people we're scattered throughout all the land of
Egypt to gather subbIe for straw" Yet these
postnotes are our only refuge, as il is. We have
no choice. The necessity is too urgent-the evil
day must be put off few months, longer, and
but few months II will be, for the relief will be
but momenary. Ii ever there was time for ri
gid economy for "retrenchment and REFORM" it is
now in Mississippi. The reckless expenditure
and extravaganza which have characterized the
country, must give place 10 different order Of
things. This, and this alone, can restore the
crippled energies Of the State, aud lift the for.
tunes of or people out Of the miserable quag.
mlre Of pecuniaty thraIdom in which they are
laundering.
People Of Mississippi no legislative enact |
ments, no bank Accommodations can etTectualy |
relieve you. Put not your strength in princes
trust to your own unaded energies, and your az
fairs will YET be restored to healihIul condition
for you must FIRST become sound before The banks
can be so. A people with broken fortune and +
bad credit, vii! have banks Of the same descnp-
lion. Either circumstance will induce the other.
II banks over issue land whenever they do so,
hey become unsound) the people will be injured
and on the other hand, reckless Specializing
'eople cannot make good bank. But to take
our leave Of post notes, II is TO be hoped they ale
he last shift we will have 10 resort to. The
ruth IS we h1rr natural disposition to use expe.
iiens, wherever we find them, ard when they
IRE no longer TO be found VIC arc compelled to
1lref means, - Canton .4drocai-
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-05-25

iHE !. 5. CouRr commences at Poutotoc on
az hF'' Monday in June next. The Marshal has
summoned some of the most substantial and inteIIi-
g'o' CITIZENS Of the county on the Grand Jury
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-05-25

Bad Things AN unlaithfu servant, a smoky
house, stumbling horse, a scodng wife, an ach-
Ing tooth, an empty purse, an undulllil child, an
mcessant talker, hogs that break through enclo.
sures, dull razor, mosquitoes, fop, and-a
subscriber that wont pay for his paper.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23

eve hope it will improve" Aha do
you? We might retort your kindness, and
ask, if even the Argus is beyond all i'm
.provement? "Sfultus, nisi quod ipse .facit,
niIrectnm putat." Ifdullness and nsipidi-
ty render paper able-if slip-shod, sense
less phrase and foppery of words, and
:'-English cut on Greek and Latin,
Like fustian heretofore on Satin,''-
ifpuerility, efIrontery and general loco TO-
coism, are qualifications of an editor, we
put the Argus against the world. The in
dividual who framed the following allitera-
ton, must have intended it as the portrait
Of the Argus" It's tawdry tissue Of
tedoas trumpery-a tesselated texture OF
thread-bare thievery-a trihng transcript
Of the tritest twatte."
We care hot how much pain it may
cause the friends Of the Argus, who have
been accustomed TO regard it as their po-
litiral textbook, to see it hatten down as
it has done, under the auspices of its but
tcrny conductor---to see it in the high pur-
suit of excusing a Collectors bare-faced
assertions, and at last, Sinking away, To
the low depth Of bInsted veracity, which il
vainly attempted to indicate and sustain.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23
FOR THE TELEGRAPH.
tGTVE US THIS DAY. OUR DAILY
BREAD 10

GIVE me not wealth. ask MOI gold,
TO load the mind with cares unfold,
To bow the spirit to the dust
With earth-born cares-to guard from rust
Or midnight punderer, the heap.
Nor give me riches on the deep,
" hich the next wave may wash away,
Or to the tempesl's might prey:
When every blast shall fill my breast
With care, and rob my heart Of rest
My sleeps calm visions then must be
Exchanged for fearful dreams of sea,
With wrecks of noble banks o'erstrown,
Meath the storm-spirit's angry frown
And kindly hearts, as heaven e 'er gave,
Struggling and dying in the wave.
Nor give me spreading lands, or palace fair,
i.ath qnie: Happiness IA mansion there
All. no, her home is only with Content
She dwelIeih wheresoeer this boon is sent.
Grant then, OH Father, that 10 me be given
his only bliss, which niaketh earth heaven
i hanhfgj for what have, give me to feel
ity for others woes, joy for their veal
Tor INJURIES simple wants, with plenty best,
Nor sigh, to leave to others, all the rest,
obey lhy wise commands in word and deed,
Aud trust 10 heaven, for my daily bread.
Nay lE92 =. II.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23
WiIIG NOMINATION
Augusta, Feb. Is, 1885

To Hon. EDWARD KENT,
Sir:-We have the honor TO inform you,
that at IA Convention Of Vines ofthis State,
holden at the State House on the 18th
inst. YOU were unanimously nominated as
their candidate for Governor at the ensuing
election.
it gives US pleasure to assure you ofthe
warm and united expression ofthe opinion
at the Convention favourable to yourself,
and we sincerely hope that an affirmative
answer will be given TO this request, made
in pursuance of the declared wishes of the
Wings of this State.
We have the honor to be,
with great respect, your
obedient servants.
HIRAM BELcHER,
ELISHA ii. ALLEN,
OLIVER B. DoRRANcE, : Committee.
JOHN Otis, ..-.,
Thomas DINsMoRE.
Bangor, March 18th, 1889
GENTLEMEN:-l acknowledge the receipt
OF your note Of the 10Th ult informing me
that | was nominated as n candidate for
Governor at Il Convention of the Wings of
the State held at the State House on the
18th Of FEBRUARY. This renewed expression
of confidence, is highly valued by me, and
calls for an acknowledgement ofmy deep
sense ofrenewed obligations. which beg
leave to tender through You to the People
represented in that Convention,
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23
BATH, THURSDAY MAY %, 1880

were such that the two Governments were
at liberty to arrive at final and immediate
settlement of the controversy by conven-
tlonal division of the territory IN dispute,
her Majesty Government would be of opin-
ion that advantage might arise from the
mission proposed to be sent to this country
by the Government of the United States.
Rpt Maine having refused to agree TO n
CONVENTIONAL line, and another reference
to arbitration being In the present state of
the matter out of the question, the only
course left open for the two Governments;
with view to arrive at a solution OF the
controversy, is to cause fresh survey OF
the territory to be made, for the purpose OF
endeayoring to trace upon the ground Itself
the line of the treaty of 1888; and tie I'M
dersigned is sending to Mr. Fox, for the
consideration of the President, a draught OF
convention for the purpose Of regulating
the proceedings of the commissioners to be
appointed by the two Governments for this
end; aud her Majesty's Government hope
tina, the report of these commissioners VIII
either settle the question at issue, or tarnlsh
to the two Governments such information
as may lead directly to a settlement. But
this being the present. state OF the matter II
appears to her Majesty's Government that
a special envoy now sent from America
would not, upon his arrival IN this country,
find any thing to discuss or to settle IN con-
nextion with this question, the discussion
or settlement Of which could be OF lmpor-
lance commensurate with the expectations
which such mission would naturally excite
on both sides Of the Atlantic; and tina: It,
in consequence thereof, the envoy so sent
were to return to the United States before
the two Governments had finally settled the
whole question, disappointment might
thereby be created which however uniound-
ed it would be, might, nevertheless, pro-
duce bad effects in both countries
Her Majestys Government having thus
stated, without reserve, their impression ufs
on this matter, leave the decision OF It to the
President; and the undersigned has only
further to assure Mr. Stevenson that her
Majesty's Government are very sensible to
the spirit of friendly confidence which has
dictated MIR Stevenson's communication.
PALMERSTON.
Foreign Office, April B, 1880.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23
MELANCHOLY DISASTER
=. asa

IIcssh sunk mi .four 4I1:ves lost!'
The Steamer Hunt ess has Just arrived
at this place, and we learn by the passen-
gers, that While off Cape Ann, the
Huntress came in contact, with small
schooner, the Ceylon of Gloucester, and
cut her right through about '' midship !"
She sunk immediately, and the Captain
and boy barely escaped. The Huntrcss
received no injury. Saturday 1871.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23

The Princess Charlotte Napoleon ,daugh-
ter of Joseph Bonapar,e, died lately at Sar-
zanne ,on her route from Florence to Genoa
She was remarkable for her knowledge of
painting andthe fine arts, and much beloved
in her own family for many amable quail
Ties.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23

Mr. Van Buren, has held an office. for
thirty years, and has been paid more than
$4,000 for his public services. Mr..
Poinsett has held office thirty six years. and
has been paid 1892 900. 80.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23
Foreign Office, April 3, 1889.

A BURIED CITY.-The captain of an A
merican vessel, named Ray, has lately dis
covered on the coast of Peru, in the emil
rons of Fruscillo, an ancient buried city Of
considerable extent. Following the course
of some excavations he had made, he found
the walls of the edifce still standing, and
many of them in a complete state. OF pres"
eryation He infers from the number and
extent of them, that the population of the
city could not have been less than three
thousand souls Great numbers of skelc-
tons and mummies, in a perfect state Of
preservation, were found among the private
and sacred edifices, and great number of
domestic utensils, articles of furniture, coins,
and curious antiquities The earthquake
by which it was enguied appears to have
surprised the inhabitants like those of Pom
pei, in the midst of their daily avocalion
and many ofihem were found by Capt. Ray,
sngularly preserved by the exclusion of
atmospheric air i'll the precise action or en-
ployment of the moment when oyerwhelm-
ed. One man, standing up as If in the act
of escaping, was dressed in light robe, in
the folds of which coins were found which
have been sent to the scientific institution
a. Lima for investigation, 4 female was
also found, sitting in a chair before loom.
which contained a piece of cotton stuff
which she was in the act of weaving. The
cotton stuff (which is of gaudy pattern,
but very neatly fabricated is about eighteen
inches in diameter, and appears to have
been onlyHaif completed. A great number
OF antiquities and curiosities found IN this
American Ilerculaneum grave have been
sent to the museum al Liza.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23


Father, hnd'nf you better take a Sheep too?
"A valued and an able farmer, about the
time the temperance reform was beginning
to exert healthy influence, said 10 his
newly hired man, Jonathan, did not think
to mention to you, when hired you, that
think of trying TO do my business this year
without rum; bow much more must | give
you 10 do without it:
oh, said jonathan, don't care much
abont it, YOU E1ay give me what you please
Well said the farmer, | will give you
sheep in the fall, if you wish to do without
agreed, said Jonathan.
The oldest son then said. father, will
you give me sheep. if do without rdmai
Yes, Marshall, you shall have a sheep
ifyou will do without
The youngest son, stripping, then said:
Father, will you give me sheep if do
without: yes. Chandler, you shall have
sheep also, if you do without rum. ~
Presently Chandler speaks again-'Fath-
err, had mt you better take a sheep too?
This was poser, he hardly thought that
he could give up the good creature yet
But the appeal was from a source not 10 be
easily disregarded; the result was, that de-
MON run. was thenceforth banished from
the premises, 10 the great Joy and ultimate
happiness of all concerned. .i
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23

Erben,s superb Organ of 200 pipes, FOR
St. Mary,s church, Philadelphia, has arrived
there from New York, and is thought so
remarkable that it is TO be exhibited to the
public.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23

Wogih Aquing A subscriber in neigh
boring, County not long since, unsolicited,
sent in list Of eleven names TO The North
ampton Courier. with the money an cd
rance! Such an incident is as rare as snow
in summer, and skt not occor again in a
whole century!
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23

.ENopade is the name of a new carriage
n.Fngland, with three wheels, which, by
working as If you were Oh tread mill car
ries you along at twenty or thirty miles an
hour!
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23
TEsE TELEGRAPH
Is PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING
oFFICE--ovER DR.. YIELDS STORE.
BY ELISHA CT A R K E.

TERMs.--Two dollars ifpaid within six months
or 81 so if delayed until after the year expires.
No paper discontinued until NIL arrearages are paid
except at the option ofthe publisher.
Ali communications to insure attention, must be
drecte to the editor postage paid.
tCP1he editor will be responsible for errors in
advertising, in no instance, beyond the amount
charged for insertion.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23

SAILORS DREAD OF FRlpAY. "Collm-
bus sailed from Spain on Friday, and re-en-
tered the port of PaIos on Friday. These
curious coinc licences should have sufficed
one might think, to dispel tho snperstitlods
dread still SO prevalent of commencing a
voyage on that ominious day"
To our certain knowledge, the keel OF
old Ironsides was laid on Friday; she was
launched on Friday; went to sea on Friday;
fought her first battle on Friday; and dis
covered she had lost Gen. Jackson's figure
head on Friday, Delroft Post.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23

s. An English Banh IN .Ntw York.-The
New York Wing says:-"It is now we'll
understood that English capitalists are about
to establish bank in this city. One ofthe
Messrs. Joseph, who failed in 1865 spoken
of as the agent, and from his popular maui
ners and well known integrity, more ju-
dicous choice could not be made. This il
a step which we are surprised has not been
taken before. as the rate of interest in Eng
land is only five per cent. while in banking
operations here at least eight per cent may
be depended on
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23

In 1880 the whole population Of what is now
the Territories of Wisconsin and Town, was
1865 1t is estlmpted to be at the present
time $4,000. =
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23

1t has been my anxious and oft repeated
desire to remain in private life, and in the
performance of the duties Of my profession
and the discharge of my obligations as
private citizen. and to unite with my friends
in the support of some other gentleman, who
might be designated as candidate for the
responsible Office in question. The vote of
the highly respectable convention, Of which
you are the organs, however, expresses the
unanimous wish of that body, that | should
again be a candidate, and although my
private feelings and interest would both
lead me 10 give decided negative to this
request, the strong expression oflhe wishes
of my political friends, to whom owe so
much and whose opinions are so highly
regarded by me, induce me to waive all per-
sonal considerations and to consent again
To be candidate before the people.
[ will only add to this brief communication
of my acceptance Of the nomination, that if
the People see fit to elect me, shall en-
deavor to discharge the duties ofth office
with fidelity and uprightness, and if they
see fit to select another to fill this station |
shall bow with most Cheerful submission to
their declared will.
With true regard,
| am gentlemen yopr friend
and fellow citizhn,
EDWARD KENT.
Messrs Hiram Belcher, Elisha Fl. AIen,
Oliver B. Dorrance, John Otis, Thomas
Dinsmore, committee of the whig State
Convention.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23

NFs"The Temperance folks are going
too far III this business" said the man to us
the other day, who sold poor John Givns
the last glass he drank the evening he wenl
from caucus, dunk To- Tire river, in order
to cross, aud G.tl' in ana was drowned.
Yes, they will ruin the cause of temper
ance, am afraid; by their indi-cretion,'
SAID the vender who sold Miles Thompson
the rum that led him to commit the crime
for which he died in Hopkiuton Sail, not
long since "Ah, this excitement IS all
wrong" said Bimklrgs; ''people had bet
ter mind their own business and not triffe
With public op;nion the law carnot he en-
forced said he Aud this we thought was
a fair specimen of those who abuse the cause
of Temperance And so it is, the open
violators of law would have public opinion
to be the only law of the land And what
says public opinion of such menu Why.
that they are doing immense mischief to
community, and making the world worse
for their existence. We would that such
men could see the evil they are doing in its
true light. They will see it, however. be-
fore they leave the world, and we hope they
will sincerely repeat of it. IN. II. Couries.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23


Mthodist Confsrence an .Nem Jersey. Our
readers may remember that year since, a
minister Of the Methodist Faith Rev.,
Manning Force, --confrary to the advice OF
some Of his friends, suffered himself be q
candidate for Congress He vas voted for.
run behind his ticket, the Administratior
ticket, and defeatcd-The Methodist
Conference in New Jersey closed their sea-
sion on the LIST inst. During their session
the subject of Manning Forces running for
Congress. last year, was brought up. The
Trenton paper says that the Rev. gentle-
men frankly declared, with expressions OF
his sincere regret, that he should not have
accepted the nomination, had he been a.
ware, at the time, that a rule existed dis
countenancing such conduct. A resolution
passed, the last morning, declaring that any
clergyman who should hereafter become II
candidate for the leg islatnre or Congress,
would receive the general dsapprobatiop
of the Conference. Mr.. Force voted for
this resolution. ~
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-05-23
THE TELEGRAPH.
3 A 7 H Me-:
THE EASTERN ARGUS.

THURSDAY MORNING. MAY 90.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-04-13

We publish this week communication
OF "A Democrats" calling the attention Of
The Democratic and State Rights party, to
the propriety Of calling meeting on the
hrst Saturday ofcourt being the 20lh inst.
to nominate suitable persons to be run on
their ticket. We say call meeting; for
y there is any objection to the two gentle
men that are now before the people, and
there are others who can get the entire vote
Of the party, surely they are the men that
should be run--but both the gentlemen
whoare before the people on the Democrat.
ic ticket are our personal and warm friends
hut we will submit 10 the nomination.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-04-13
LEXINGTON, MISSISSIPPI, ApRlI, n 1sao

The following sale is postponed TO the
third Monday, the 18th day Of April, inst.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Brown & Fitch, w Anderson, use, &c.
VS. f ia on bond, ysfi "a on bond.
Jeremiah Porter, Ct al. Jeremiah Porter. at Al
Samuel Hoskins & CO. Samuel IIoskns Z Co.
VS. & ia on bond, VS. 4 ia on bond.
Jeremiah Potter, ct al. jeremiah Porter, ct al
Returnabe TO the Holmes Circuit Court, to
April term, 1899.
MD \ virtue Of the above stated cases Of
-EO frie facias to me directed, shall
offer to the highest bidder for cash, before
the court house door Of Holmes county, on
the first Monday Of April next, the follow
ing described tract ofland to wit the h
ne q and 3 h e b I, q all in sec. tnshp
Is range2 e, containg 100 acres more OF
less, levied on MS the property Of Jeremiah
Porter, to satisfy the plaintiffs debt and
costs of suits.
I. w. PICKlNS. Sheriff,
BY VIM. STIGLER, Deputy.
March. Q. l6E-tds
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-04-13
For the Lexington Union.

Mr.. EDIToR:-
l have heard the propriety of the Dem
ocratic State Rights Party holding meet
ing at some convenient time; suggested by
many otits friends, for the purpose of as
certaining the strength of the different
gentlemen, whose names are spoken Of as
candidates to represent the citizens Of
Holmes, in the next legislature. ] have
thought proper, through the medium Of
!our paper, to designate the first Satur-
day of the April Court, as suitable time.
The success of the party depends upon
unity of action; two candidates are already
IN the field, many are spoken Of, and who
shall determine the claims and quallfca-
tons of the different aspirants, but the
people, in their own primary capacity.
In addressing TO you this communication
The author has no craving after office, 10
satisfy no end TO disparage the claims Of
either of the gentlemen whose names have
already been announced, but on the con-
trary, | am both their political and per-
sonal friend, and should they be nominated
by the party, will give them my cordial
support; but should other gentlemen be
nominated, who is thought would consen.
trate stronger vote, and be more accepia-
bic to the party, and they still continue
candidates against the express wishes Of
their political ffienda, 10 them would re-
peat the advice ofthe unfortunate Wcolsey,
Cromwell, | charge ihce fling away ambition,
For BY that sin the angels fell.
But from my own knowledge Of the gen.
iemen,l believe that either would will
ingly yield TO the wishes Of their friends,
and sacrifice selfpromotion upon the altar
Of patriotism and principle.
A DEMOCRAT.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-04-13

The following sale is postponed to the
third Monday, the 18th day Of April, inst.
SIlERIFFiS SALE.
q. Lloyd, use, &c, Robt Fisher, use, &c,
VS. yenditio exponas, VS. yendiio exponas,
J. r. Mayo, ct al. J.R. Mayo, CT al.
Malcolm Dent Morton & Nash, usc,&
VS.. venditio exponas VS. vendilio exponas
j. r. Mayo, ct al. r. Mayo, ct al.
J. J. Niche, use, &c, Erasmus + Potts,
vs wgdtio, exponas VS. venditio exponas
J. r. Mayo, el al. ]. X. Mayo, ct al.
Reiumable to Holmes Circuit Cour,
April term, 1889.
u Y virtue of the above stated venditio
ED exponas, to me directed, will ex-
pose at public sale, to the highest bidder
tor cash at the court house door in the
town of Lexington, on the first Monday
of April next, the following described
property, viz:-the h n W q ofsec 26,
tnshp 10, range 8 east: also, lots Nos 80,
and q, lying and being in the town Of
Lexington, levied on as the property Of j.
X. Mayo, to satisfy plaintiffs debt and
costs of said suits; sale within lawful
hours.
]. w. PICKINS, Sheriff,
by w. f. AUSTIN, Dept.
March l6-tds
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-04-13

The following sale is postponed to the
third Monday, the 18th day Of April, inst.
SIIERIFF'.S SALE.
J II 4 7 Rawlings &Co w O TIcrington,use, &c
vs. Y. on bond, vs. & "a on bond,
WIN Sorfels, ct al. VIM Sorrcls, ct al.
James Soieman Reurnable to Holmes
vs. vs. q "a on bond, Circuit Court, to April
VIM Sonels, G. af term. 1899.
virtue Of the above stated cases Of
kD firie facias to me directed, shall Of.
Ter to the highest bidder for cash before
the court house door Of Holmes county i,
on the first Monday of April next, the
following described tract Of land, 10 wit /:
the W h Of n q of sec. tnshp Is range 2
containing 30 acres more or less, levied
on as the property Of VIM. SorreIs, to sat.
isfy plaintiffs debt and costs of suits.
]. w. PICKINS, Sheriff,
BY WIN. STIGLER, Deputy.
March =, l6-tds