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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-12-21

by dates Or the evening Of The 10Th Of Septem-
Der rom Parjs, ihai those bills which had been
dishunofed by Msssns. Iloiunguer y Co., were
suii without an accsptor
10 come 20 The point in business view, this
Bank has been hauassng tie commercial world
lof years. Wines It's reckless conduct IN S34,
when for is own elecuoneenng purpose, II caus-
ed a reduction Ia every mans property Of from
Il to 20 per cent, and nsulled hose who dared
TO complain, by i,s launilng remark, that at was
as calm as a summers morning" At this mo-
ment, assuming It 10 be The cause Of he suspen-
SION Of specie payments, and we verify believe il
to be, every man, woman mad child IN the com
munity. il suffering by It's conduct Cam then,
an institution With capital Of $4,000, 600 be
solvent, when Il - obliged to resort TO such
shifts as we have described Mr.. Cheves left
II in sound condition; TO what state the fnan.
cia talents Of his successor has brought il. we
shall leave the render to find out bye and bys ;
and We trust the Legislature will do ls duty, and
thereby do justice 10 suffering community.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-12-21
LAWS OF MIssIssgPp,

Our thanks are due to Messr. An
Hosssn for a copy Of their Dires, 49, %
of this State. The work is ps,,ry :. '@e
large type and is substantially b5n-s -l
NEST valuable publication, and sho.p ''
hands of every lawyer aud mar;.,,., : d q
State Mt Sterel', the agen, for he w., +.
LEFT several copies in our Office f., -, q
wishing copies would do well 10 call So. -''
The follo"ing synopsis Of the co0,.n,.
work IS from the Natche1 Free Trader, y e
ave are highly gratihed at The anu.
this volume, apparently so well srr,dI l,1'''''
gesled by The editor. The volume ! ~, s's G.
chapters each chapter containing ,s e'''u'a
with tho amendments, the repeal. ~. 80. "a Ia
OF all succeeding Legislatures, arr. a'3'i,l'
order OF time, 80 as to show The Nbol.I @.
gwen subject at glance. The go ~ m
such a volume. so LUMINOSITY srrr,sJ Y "asa
to gentlemen OF the legal prole.s,OS An, AS s''
ry person IN the State, who NAV ever rss, i, eve
cessIly OF knowing what Tie law s u,o0 Nm, '-s De-.
en- point, Is lncalculable. We puy Nsr1 e.
edition will have rapid sale such az vi, : :. -'
nera'e THE enlerPrislng publishes, and ', ~
them 10 further efforts in the cause d NJ n" w
ture. @'r
Ihls digest gives the entire Puindeys, ,,l.
commences with the Constitution of hs r.
States, the Constitution Of MississID,i. ,,.
Of Agreement and Cesslon, all the aets nfr
gress IN relation to Mississippi, aud then M. !.
volumlnous mass Of State Laws. and v,a
ranged and lucid index TO the whale.
As an example Of the plan OF the do., j..
take the law respecting Patrols An msr..,
laws respecting Patrols were conso6d,,s5 :.
one act Of IS sections, passed June 26 ls5
The digest, therefore, commences with m, J.
On The goth of January, 1925, anoIbe, seem.
tina 10Th, was added, which repealed he N ].
ton Of this consolidated act. On The lgb n
January, 1880, three sections more were ,5j.l
and on the 25lh Of December, 1899, og, n..
were added, making 20 sections in the STATE h,
on the subject Of Patrols, all of which are fe,
in consecutive order, under the appropriate Ne.
TO which the index gives fair reference
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-12-21
LAST CALL!!!

XNE have placed in the hands of our collector
W Gco. NJ Mullen, a large amount Of account.
for collection aud we hope those who are indc bltt
10 us viii pay the little amounts that we hold agaus
them. We want money To pay our own debts, ant
We are unable to do 50 unless our bl. are prompt
" met. Many OF our accounts are Of two year
standing. and Il oil such are not paid Immediately
we shall place them in the hands OF Justice TT
collection.
WORTHINGTON s. CHAPMAN.
Dec 7lh, lsS9.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-12-21
TIE rRI-E ISSrE

SHAH our, be a GOTER.NNE.NT or THE
BANKS or GOPER.V.HE.NT or THE
PEOPLE2 Shall zee hare a CONSTITUTION
AL TREASURY, or an UNCONSTIrCTI0N-
AL NATIONAL BANK Shall IRE hare Co.'S
srlrurIoNAL CURRENCY o. GOLD and SILVER,
or one Of IRREDEE.n.ABLE PAPER Shall
IRE hr, under the depo,in Of MosErED AIRS
rocRAor, or under The safeguards Of a FREE
CONSTITUTIONS Washington Chrnn.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-12-21
LETTER TO TIE EDITORS.
W.sHlsc7oS CRY. Dec. 30, 1888.

WasHlSc1oS CRY, Dec. 30, 1898.
GsaRsu.sn IL left Columbus on the evening
Of the 2g,h uli., and On TIE morning Of The 29,h
Ireaehed this place--three entire days before the
commencement Of the session. The arrival OF
Gen. Brown and myself created surprise and
astonshmeut in the wing ranks, while on ell
hands, our friends congratulated Us on our prompt
ness and energy.
This is now the second day OF the session, aad
nothing Is done. The claimants TO seats from
New Jersey on both sides are here. Tbs whig
claimants have certificates from The Governor
the democratic members have a certificate from
the Secretary Of the State, which shows the num-
Der of votes poed for each claimant, and makes
i, apparent TO every one that the people have
elected the democratic claimants. In addition
to this, there is before US the apologize message
Of the Governor of New Jersey, in which he at
tempts to Justify himself for frustrating and de-
reating the voice of the majority. On all sidsE,
it seems to be admitted, that justice and tight
are with the democratic claimants. But II is
said by the whig speakers that We cannot look
beyond the Governors certificate, the prImd tdcls
evidence Of membership, till the House is organ
ized. In taking that ground, they are driven into
endless absurdites; because il is told them on
the other side, that the certificate filed by the
contesting party shows that the people have actu-
ally, clearly, without dispute, elected others than
those holding certificates from the Govsrnor.--
And shall We sit still, knowing these facts, and
permit tho people Of sovereign State TO be mIsle-
preSented' Suffer the minority, by base, bare
faced fraud, to suppress the voice Of the major.
ty, and rule them down. cannot tell what will
be done, and when the debate will end but do
not believe that the question will be quoted in
ten days. AT all events, much steam must escape,
and air be consumed, before any action can be
had. Parties are nearly balanced, allowing The
wing paNy TO have the entire representation from
New Jersey.
write in haste.-You need not expect the
message Of the President for several days, but
as soon as delivered will forward you a copy.
Our Senator, Mr. Walker, arrived yesterday,
and seems to be IL good health.
Yours truly, j. THOMPSON.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-12-21

20 Some gentleman borrowed ,.---%
d the Democratic Magazine SINE 0
s.nee-"i. 4 please return them. AMI s....
vii ioan him some su5seqlel. r.,.....5 .'ii e.
work. --a1
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-12-21

GEN JKssE SrElenr.--We are greatly pleased
TO learn that the recommendation OF this gentle
man by us for Speaker Of the House, has met
with the decided appreciation Of the Democratic
party IN almost every past Of the State. All who
know him. without distinction Of party, admit
that he will make an able presiding officer. We
positively do not know any man IN the State so
well qualified BY long experience in public life,
by courtesy aud dignity Of manners. aud an init
mate acquaintance with parliamentary rules, 10
discharge the duties Of Speaker as Gen. Jesse
Speight. We hope the democratic party will
unite upon him without any hesi,ation--indeed,
We feel satisfied Iha, they will do so. We have
made these hasty remarks merely TO satisfy GER
tain friends who have expressed warm an4let,
in favor OF the elevation of Gen. Spelght 10 the
Speakers chair. We have bu, very hule doubt
that they VIII be graiifed in their wishes.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-12-21
TIE WAR ON THE BANK OF MIS-.
SUIfRI

The outbreak against tho Bank Of Missouri; 10
one OF the events on which the public mind ouch,
to tx itself and examine well III, ;,s ,a,,,o g,
y" ana PROCESS. II is avowedy and VIGOROUSLY
war OF wig merchants against bank, and
against II because II will not be forced 10 sus
Pehu' W submitting TO receive tho notes of sus
peoued banks. liis no longer a false cry of Go.
esfamsAt war upon bank, but the true case of
m''canhis war upon bank. Iii the merchants
attacking bank 10 destroy i, and for what !
because 'he bank ,onk pay No bu, because
VIII Because it iriH receive and nav on, de-
prec'aled paper No but because il will moi /,
because u WI net pay deposlles in specie, al.
'hoaeh made IN Papsrl No but because it
w'll because It curlails enormously No
ou' because Il asks for five per cent on the re-.
hewai oil discounted paper Such is the cause
OF the mercantile war upon the Bank Of Nilsson.
nby Wing merchants, who range under the FAT.
tered and d'sgraced banner of the Bank of the
United States, This case shows who il is ,ha,
make war upon the local banks shows i, to be
merchants m the tram OF the Baak OF the United
States and not the Government OF the United
States.
Inc ST. Louis Argus gives animatnr details
o. 'h's war upon the Bank Of Missouri. The
wings have The majority, aud use il in calling
rapid succession Of public meetings, adopting
''olea' resolves, ultering furious speeches, and
Missing hiow-beaiing, and Insulting all who AZ.
tempt TO speak IN favor OF the bank. On The 18th
aud 18TH OF November, runs we're stimulated IN.
on the bank-a Mr., COLLIER aud PKrrls. be.
lleved to be agents oil the Bank of the United
States, we're leaders, and drew he greatest sum,
aoou, ten thousand dollars. Another Wing bro.
keF' bus name not given, drew about three thou.
sand. The two runs, however, were feeble, and
leit The bank much stronger in specie than they
found It. The friends Of LAW aud ORDER
are confident Of successful defence, and rally
70 the support OF the honest and brave letter OF
President SNlrH. We await the result. with
anxiety, and call upon the whole county to look
upon thus mercantile war upon a bank. because
1t val not suspend, nor use the notes of those
which do.--Gio6s.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-12-21

VIA; an exQuisisely delicate precep, is that Of
the Hindoo law, which says, "Strike not even
with blossom, wife, though she be guilty. Of
40 hund. ed faults. Sand .Mer.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-12-21

To- Depend upon thy own exertions, if YOU
expect to succeed IN lite. No one ever met sue
cess BY Eelylng upon others.
hemedy Tor hard hmes--more poughng on
'aad banks and less discountug in paper banks.
The most foolish thing in The world is. TO bow
to the rich ''iil yenr unable 10 stand upright be.
fore an honest man.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-12-21

THE PPEsDEN1's MEssAGE.-We had hoped
10 be able to present this document to our readers
this week, but it has not come TO hand The
House OF Representatives was not organized at
our latest date (the 9Th inst) from Washington,
and IN consequence the message had not been
sent in. Its probable that we shall get il by
next mail-lf So 1t shall certainly be published in
our next number.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-12-21

The Piekensriils Regisitr.-Ne have rsceiv-
ed the first No. of this paper published by Mr.
Chalmers. II succeeds the South Albanian,
which was a stauneh democratic paper. The
Register does not define It's position" but from
iho selected matte; il ,he number before Us. We
should Judge that it was under federal, or, 10
use modern, new fashioned synonime, vhig aus
Plces. Do We class the Register right We
shall lie happy 10 be corrected, il in error.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-12-21
CONGRESS-.


As our readers are aware, this body assembled
at the city Of Washington on the first Monday Of
this month Every member Of tho House Of
Representative with but oue exception, vas in
attendance.
The Senate was duly organized on the frs,
day, and adopted the usual resolutions informing
the House and the President Of the fact
10 the House, there was no organization, and
had not been up to Thursday evening, the 9Th
inst, our latest date from Washington. When
the members assembled on the first day in the
hall Of the House Of Representatives, the clerk,
Mr. Garland Of Va. proceeded, according to es.
,abllshed custom, TO call over thor names. When
he had got as far in the roll as New Jersey and
had called the name Of Mr. Randolph Of that
State whose certificate of election 10 undsputsd,
he stated that there we're Two SETS Of claimants
from tina, State for the five remaining seats, and
asked II 1t was tho pleasure Of the House that he
should pass over their names until the call of the
balance Of the roll was completed. This gave
rise 10 long debate, which was continued fom
day TO day till Thursday evening without any
thing definite being determined upon, and OIL
course without any proper organization of The
House. John q. Adams was, on the 9th inst
at the motion Of Mr. Rheu of s Carolina, up.
pointed Chairman pro tenn OF the House.
Mr. Wise Of Va. on the 4th Instant, subnue,
the following resolution
Resolrcd, That the Representatives of tn,
Congress OF the United States now assembled, Il
relieve themselves from The embarrassment AM
difficulties which at present obstruct the organi
zshon OF the House, will proceed, by the Actin
CLERK, to call the names of gentlemen who's
rights TO seats are not disputed or contested and
a''er The names OF such members are all calico
ana before they proceed TO elect Speaker 0
olher ohlcer, or 10 organize IN any manner the
shall provided there be quorum OF such pre-
{ sent hear and decide upon all credentials cel
! nca'es, or commissions of persons claiming seat
IN the House Of Representatives under the Con
s'ltulion OF the United States aud the laws Of III
respective Siates.n
ms resolution, II seems TO us, If adopted, wi
clear up all difficulty, and lead to speedy adms
menl OF The conflicting claims Of the New Je
sey members. II meets with general approb,
, ton from the democratic members, bul is warm
opposed by some of the wings The next ma
from the north will probably bring us the dsnou
@snt OF the affair, the election Of Speaker, ar
6 the Presidents message. At least wo hope $
See The letter Of the Hon. j. Thompson, a,
dressed 10 US on the second day Of the session
lie, aud our other representative, Gen, Brow
G deserve the highest credit for their plomplne,
and energy IN repairing TO their posts.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-12-21

VReSn SESlroR.-Much anxiety is manifested
to know who is elected U. s. Senator from Sirgis.
"a to supply the vacancy cccasiOned BY the cxpira-
ton If Mr. Rives' term. The Va. Legislature as.
scmbled on the LIST Monday Of this month. and il
was probable that an election of Senator was gone
into immediately. We may probably get the resul,
by the next mail; If there has been any election
some doubt whether any election at all can be effect
ed e: this session Of the Legislature. The Rich.
mond Eaquirer q the Sd inst. says positively thai
Mr.. Rivcs cameo, be excited
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-12-21

The Great Western is the name Of new
democratic paper just started in New Orleans.
We have received the first number, and very
gladly enter It's name on our exchange list. II is
neatly, beautifully printed, and the selected and
original matter exhibits taste, talent and industry.
May il go ahead" IN politics with the same
speed that It's unriyalled namesake travsrses the
Atlantic
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-12-21

We were shown the other day one of the most
beautifully finished canes that we ever saw i, is in
tended we believe to he presented TO our worthy
Chief Magistrate. The mechanical work was done
by our townsman G. D. FAINT and is very cred,a-
bic to his skill and ingenuity as an engraver. The
knots on the stick are mounted with silver, and let
tered with the name of our State.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-12-21

The Argus hopes, that if Mr. Henderson should
be instructed by our Legislature he will not obey.
There spoke the genuine spirit Of bank federal.
ism! Why should Senator listen 10 instruc-
lions ! According to modern whig doctrine, be
is the master, not the servant of the people.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-19


more onerous IN It's operations, and more
odious ID its results, than that which ori.
ginated the separation q the Amefican
colonies from their poFen county.
Resolved, That The President of this
meeting appoint seven Delegates to rep.
resent his Sdte ID TIE Convention to Be
heI Al Char ston, s G., III April next,
fof "a purpose 81 dieesting and recon-.
mending system Of Direct Trade. =
The following resolution, offered by
Yolney E. Howard, ESQ. was adopted
Resolved, That the bill reported BY the
Hon. Robert ]. Walker, 10 the Senate Of
the United States, to appropriate the 2 per
cent fund belonging TO this state TO the
construction Of a railroad leading to this
state, the object of which is to connect
Yicksburg with Charleston by a continu.
Gus chain of rail roads. meets with oul
most hearty concurrence and appreciation,
On motion Of F. E. PlumneF, ESQ. The
chairman Of the meeting was added 70 the
list Of Delegates to the Charleston conven.
ton.
On motion Of Mr.. Piummer, It was
Resolved, That the proceedings Of thil
meeting be signed by The President anC
Secretaries, and that the several Editor
Iof this state be respectfully requested t
publish the same.
/ On motion Of Mr.. Coffee, Of Rankin, tn,
thanks Of the meeting were rendered t.
Gen. HayDe, for his very able and luci,
address.
4 The meeting then adjourned.
JOHN A. QUITMAN, Chm.
Il n y 8 9. g NORTH Secretaries.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-19


2's and IS, how much better Wollld y q ~
IL naoplo rrbav could dispense with the
mise 1on' 80
If,. sa SIS he read ne noss
81 ! 81 sally DOL
Lar, and not ior one.
7ors little Of vanity
e On P.asl4 3 - ~ !.
occasionally We can muster sufficient qiansl.s
u of complaceney 70 be guilty Of the sort q
eaotis.a, esDsc h i the comp aaiasats1
ffom political opponent. Tho following par
agraph ii nom the EatcIez Free Trader, and
We return. our thanks 70 NJ. BesancOn ioF hls
friendly notice ofus. s
q .rrr. f.Srpsstts S amounted as pint pro
4 prietor 81 the Columbus Argus. from the ilrst
offhe present month. with the editor, 4. Byron
Barker, ESQ. Mi. @. has long been known g
lus, as the conductorof a public journal, md we
are confident he VIII prove an able auxlhary g
the cause he has thought proper 10 esPouse
However much we may have differed with MT
B. on the great questions which ag1taLe Ine
country, we are not disposed to withhold tht
need ofpraise for his exeFtlons to improve the
newspaper press.
The following bin, reported by Mr.. WoRn
Of our State, inthe Houseof Representatives
win, nodoubt, be read with interest, by alargO
|, portion Of the land-holdefs Of the State 9
!, Mississippi. With the bill Mr.. WoRD senti
an able and interesting report, which we wi
: endeavor to publish next week. The bill wa
!. read twice on the 18th Of January, and com
If mitted to Committee Of the Whole, II
! next day.
/ q. Mr.. WORD, from the Committee on tn
n Public Lands, reported the fol owing BIZ
to confirm certain purchases of the publ
lands in the State Of Mississippi, under th
E act of the nineteenth of June, eightee
hundred and thirty -four.
I Be. 1t enacted By the Senate and HoltS
: of Representatives of the United STATES 9
america, in CONGRESS- assembled, That a
? the purchases of the public lands in tn
? State Of Mississippi, permitted to be mad
heretofore by the registers and receiver
$ of the various land offices of the Unite
States in the said State of Mississippi
f under the act Of the nineteenth of Jun
Ill eighteen hundred and thirty-four, be, an
m the same are hereby. confirmed, and pi
4 tents shall be issued accordingly: Pr
\ gi0Ied, nevertheless, That no confrmatic
j shall operate, or patent issue, in any oftl
above mentioned cases, in which fraud,
the opinion of the Secret Try of the Urea
: ury, has been practiced in making SUI
= purchase, or in cases where there are a
a. verse claimants 10 the same,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-19


i, The bill to transfer he s,...
ne Planters Bank, was tats ~. y. sod Z
ing e special order. aP assSi
Several amendments VEN -
various Senators, but lo,, s odeSsa :
The bin was then TeD,.,.,.. :
committee Of the whole. ~;',si foa {
ment. without au,S
Mr.. Tucker offered sn,n,
ylding for the appOintmeD, ~ -
efs to examine the afairs q ~ Go', q i,
Bank which was adopted va NJ Tina
sentIng voice. "a
Mr. FarFaF offered an A.,
prohibit the @fthdrawsl E 3
branches Or facilities, as no.,
BY the Planters Bank; which
The bill to secure ne riob,s
women, was called up and TssJ tts1
some discussion. sttg
NJ. Ticker offered sn
which contemplated the ex.,.:
elective franchise, and the - q lie
of6cc Of honor, trust, and 80 - Q he
ladies'; which was aferwsrj.s;s,. 2 e.
An amendment was PROPOSE NJ
out the whole bill; which va = l,le
The committee then rose -
the billi which was received - ''p''
to. 'aa 'sa3
The bill for the protoetion
women, was ordered to Be epS !, .liils si
made the order of the day q, n 3 ~
tomorrow. 'oslo
The bill proposing ameD5n.,.
Constitution-ef the State Of Ne.
was taken up, read, and pas,.5
time-yeas a, nays 8.
L'rhis bill will, therefore, nov b..-,-
ted to the people, at the neu No..
election.
SATURDAY, Pn
Er. Coffee reported BIN TO 49,.
faith of the State for S2,OOO.0M I. 8
the VicKsburg Commercial RAJ 8.
Company, in completing their =, J.
Jackson-Which was received. rsls,-,.
a Committee of the whole, and u,i.s
order of the day for Monday.
A bill to compel the Banks in has.
to resume specie payments, ron A
| House Of Representative, was ordsn5
be engrossed, and read a third lins,
Monday morning, at 10 O'Clock
A bill relative TO No,ar'es.P obGe ,
other official testimony, was in.rOdr.
which was read twice, and rejected.
The bill for the pTOteclio1 Of mari
women, was called up from fbs spscisI ,
ders Of the day, and read; and va, !
posed by Messrs. GravsOn, Tucker. /,
Matthew's. and supported by Mr. Had
The bin was then put upon lis email
sage, and was negatiIed-yeas "a, !
Is.