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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-14

FArAL DURL.-We lean
correspondent Of the Noriol "
thai a meeting took place on
10 Norfolk county, near the EoT
Una line, between J. SeaweH jose
Of North Carolina, and q. w.
son, Esq of New York, 10 s.,ls
barbarous appeal to the doe.
honor, which had originaed be.us..S
q short time before, al Petersbvg -
fought with pistols, at six PAGES. n.
tifst fire, Mr.. Wilson was Shot
the body and died on the SPOT.
grazed his adyersary's temple. .R,t
tai eyent is the more to Be iameu,s5 Is.
the circumstance that the partiss bs1ln.
known and esteemed each other "A :
70 the moment of their fe0d had pcii,r
Gated the most friendly and TesDectf,l S.
hments.--This IS evidenced b The sun.
yor in the bitter agony of lis feelings s.
the avowal of hishigh appreciation & Il
worth and character Of lhe deceased.
bah. Pot
o. The particulars Of The duel ID
Norfolk, are thus reported By The Bs
more Sun:
An extra from the Office Of ibe Pea
mouth, Va, cod dominion" iaia I
Saturday, states that duel ioOk Place d
the day previous, near the Dismal S5I
Canal, about ten miles this side Of I,h
Drummond Hotel, between ]. ran
Jones, of Shocco, N. c., and NJ. I
Wright Wilson, of the city Of New Tex
The parties met about 10 o'clock, cart
house of Mr. J. F. Foreman. IA Ns
folk county, Va, and Dir. Wilson &
dead 1t the first IRE. The qssue Org
afed. al Petersburg, during The late rsu
at that place The cause of quarrel Va
the following words. SPOKEN By ME w
son I'd presence of Mr.. joins: Ean
enough Of Soatkern peepls % lnBp tic
they NEVER comply ,vitb LEel o5Ig&Sn''
They fought al tisaace Of SIX PAGES.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-14

IMPoRTANr 10 FREDERICKSBURG
march of this science is onward, and il is inn
possible toforetell how great revolution it is
destined to create in the moral, scientific and
literary character Of the age. New discoye-
ries in the science are made almost daily, and
the last one is important. A professor Of
phrenology in Pennsylvania has discovered
three new developments which he denominates
BrasgaceitiUeress, Setlsoqptibility, and Wax
observation-disclosures
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-14

A UsErUL INYENrIoN FOR SuR-T REAsU-
RERs.-A man in lhio has invented pair Of
walking utensils which he calls . Shippers By
which man can run over the ground tenmiles
an hour. The great body of Van Buren, sub
treasurers in the country ought to make up a
handsome purse of Treasury notes to reward
the Ohio man for this valuable invention, so
important to that class Of Government hang.
ers-on.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-14


house. firing upon
These boats, in SOM -.
PEELED 70 eOntins their y.
e theif own siJe Of rs ~
~, 4, s a..aa... i they sn.er
grea. measure, have e 'S, e s.e'
Ilen with the British pro.iS $ s''
boat Conveyance ; bat /,
WI soon produce is o4s -. :.
rom which no national -; eeiils
pretended. aIy sa
! have seen letters io.,l.,
ington, and from a 5ist;s"y.,il non D
TIE administration, whieS ~.
Van Buren, considers tbs s -.
ton settled beyond ann e.
That this difficulty will 6lIio
Fapged,l an now a believer. IS.
from thelast London aceoss
how It canpOssibly have bes.
ted and the more especiaIlgs
the statement which has bcss s y. !
negotiation IS transferred r..
Washington. aS
Inc eleetionecring accoou,.
gina are highly encourse,... hog Il
50, apprehend, to be correr g r's
Congress 9' Of p members osl1 =
nigs; and one Of them,
son, Of Ricbmond, amos, al. =. s''ss
pneertain man. It's nov - si.liis g
sllall certainty elect seven 3 ~. =
bly nine or ten. and pOss 80 ~. l1.ls
gina politicians, in genersl. -. -.
Strange yagarles, that | coOfss 4. 4
10 them as party men, and ~. y ".
I pretend 70 calculate on - sisf
election in that State, Until - 6 a
canYassed. p
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-14

The ABERDEEN WH1G-We are pleased
to learn that this sterling Wing journal, has,
after temporary suspension, again entered
INTO the political field. It win, hereafter, Be
edited By an association Of gentlemen, and
published BY MI. G. P. BYnUM, at. only tsres
dollars per annum. its certainly gratifying to
know that the Wings Of the enterprising town
Of Aberdeen are aware Of the importance of .
Hewspaper u ravolutioniziing the politics ofthe
county, and thatthsy intel a to give good &C.
eount d themselves il November next The
Wing We hope VIII % on conquering to coz.
quer, unlil every Ycstge q locofoconm IS
banished nom 81 Monroe and, il order that
shah produce this desira BE result. ii s neces-
saEy Chat every good wEig ID the county sIp
po the paper By liberal patronage
otps Cox Tive
age gentleman tlis ctg favored Is M
eHey comm s. tie subject e
eae and wrote oe Il 5.
a AH
that hon
would
6n f,s
Nsa
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-14

ABoLIT1oNIsM OF MARTIN VAN buren,.
We have been very kindly advised by a loco
Soco print. to cease speaking Of Abolition in
connection with Mr. Van Buren,. Advisers,
sometimes when they are solicited to give it,
seldom receive thanks, and we are decidedly
opposed, on the present occasion, to bestow
ours. We are wei aware that the agitation Of
Mr.. Van Buren's abolition notions are any
thing hut pleasant to the esrsof his partizans,
and so far as we are concerned we are deter
mined to pay no attention whatever to their
uncommon sensibility on this subjective
shall : let che CALLED jade 0ince oar sOahers
are ilraaOrung.7 The following. which we
copy from the Nashville Banner is another
proof of the abolition tendency Of Mr.. Van
Buren's feelings:
LIKE PRESIDENT, LIKE SEcRETARY.-
What made Martin Van Buren,, once the
ultra Missouri restrictionist and earnest
advocate of extending the right Of voting
to free negroes, appoint James K. PauId.
ing Secretary Of the Navy? Was it be.
cause Mr.. Paulding had always been with
him on the subject Of slavery against
the South when expecting nothing from
the South, but possessing Southern prin.
cipes when the South was TO be flattered
and wheedled if possible?
In 1916, when Mr.. Van Buren, had no
particular affection for the peculiar in
atitutions of the South, Mr.. Paulding
made a Southern tour, and described in q
series of Letters, whathe saw and felt on
the occasion. The following IS an ex.
tract from one Of his letters
he sun was shining very hot, and ia
turning AZ angle Of the road We cncoun.
tered he following fiFsl, d .littIe cart
drawn by one horse. 4 which i've 81 81
halt naked black children were taFnbIed
ike pigs together The cart Ind rs co.
xeiln 6, and they seemed q have been a.
tnaily bEollee g sleep. Behind tie cart
MARCHED three black women. with head.
pech and be uncovered. ard who s
shoes 81 ,qcking merit came ires men.
H.naked and
"a elai Last Sc
IS white man
1o1sshek So ln lo hs Ell
md who. in,
psdepce g leek as us ace 6h'
bsnshine
isbo1la 80 have seen - 81
slQod 81 IS Is.r.
Alne tu
eesh
enc
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-14


PRrcNe.- Words are frequently manuiac-
luIed from extraordinary circumstances, and II
often happens that they find their way into the
lexicon. Burke TIE famous killer Of human
beings ii England, iOr the purpose of selling
the bodies Of bis victims to The surgeons for
dissection, has furnished the vocabulary Of tie
English language terms which may have found
their way into the Dictionary and the verbs
g to Burke, and /" Burkiag are well UNDER
stood BY the citizcns Of London. Who knows
but AVILIIAM NJ. PRIcE, the great defaulting
sub-treasurer of Nh. Van Buren, has immortal
lied his name IN stealing the peoples money
and absconding, and that the terms Pricing
and ITO price" win Be but other names fol
stealing We warn all our friends not "a
''prics'' an article while they are making pnr.
chases, and not to tel hen. neighbors they
have apriced" Mr.. AS new goods hereafter.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-14


pe The Pearl River BAN
his lsl ef
ina tie ic she lafc sons ssy, . 81
nnohnl niIIon dollars No
siines Ii sdison County Bank, located g
Gle ssr bee, bgd ana ls notes srs d
next % nothing There win We Be
much DID nd q bul n Sc new
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undertake ID op logic. when FOu only
auali "a 81 and ed1calicd q slire
tape
We cannol exactly Be aeIe YES Is
lbs bare 81 Dosso nd We
might reply s. telling him has no 81
sines "a editioe new pap n e. be i Only
aalifei by natlI ana sdacaioh 6 make
piIIs and compound bolnsses We bsbean
however. iog y islike % deal u PEI ohali.
lies ewe don't inlrideT Docio win
enquire 4 son ever refresh your einolg s.
fnnning your eye oze he fls7oi the Son
fne aud Expositol. q scertainhoa strong.
II od opposed Van Busen, Kendall Wood,
bury, and the r6st 81 tie RoyalisIs yea
ortwo ago. and whether youdo nos FEEL )
blush man illg your face, when You compare
ysut opposition 70 them then and yoir import
81 thcIn nov
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-14

ReRnbIIcan VII NomInalIons
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-14

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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-14

o. TIE Sc FsadamsntaF P,iac
PIES Of lie ANTLBURN, pan
IS submitted By Mg. Nathan'sI ]
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-14

The Loco Foco PRKss 1T IS a distinguish
ing trait Of the loco loco press 70 deal IN broad
assertions without. producing facts % support
them, and to charge falsehood upon those who
differ witbthem ii politics. q support a cor
The native American., 1839-03-16
EXECUTIONS IN CANADA.

Speaking of the executions Of Lynd, Bedford,
Clark and Leach, in Canada, New York paper
observes: " The Canadian government is push
ing these executions too far" We deprecate
these scenes of blood but, even thus far, it may
with more propriety be urged that the subjects of
these executions pushed themselves too far: and
if all who participated in the outrages in Canada
were hung, it would be precisely what they de-
serve-for the outrages for which they were made
to suffer were of an aggravated nature. And to
enable us to Judge equitably, it is necessary to
place ourselves in the situation of those Cana
dams on whom, againt their will, revolution
was attempted to be forced, and for refusing
which, they were devastated with fire and sword
plundered, burnt and murdered, and many limo.
cent families, consisting of ruined and helpless
mothers and children, deprived of food and shell
ter, in the horrid presence of Canadian winter.
While we sit in ease and comfort by our fire.
side, writing editorials reading accounts OF ex-
ecr.:o--, f.4""pS, u"iy opPiU.lato I'll.
condition of those whose wrongs and miseries
these executions were intended to avenge. Fiat
j,lstatia ruat coeltna.
The native American., 1839-03-16
THE MARINE CORPS.

We noticed, on former occasion, the appoint
ments to fill the taco vacant lieutenancies in the
in the Marine corps; and that the t,Oo foreign APP
plicants wero preferred, before one hundred and
ten competing natives. We should think that no
language we could employ would be adequate to
express public indignation at this outrageous act,
by which deep wound is inflicted upon the pride
and patriotism of the nation, our country nsulted,
and our counrymen injured. 1t would be the
more wounding to the national honor, if the means
used to secure these appointments were made
known. We will now, however, state what has
been communicated to us, OH indubitable autho-
rty, until we put in possession of all the facts
above limited at.
One of the favored duo has boastngly declared
that the Office Of which he is now the incumbent
has been at his service for some time snce-that
he had had the offer of it once and again, but
piring to more profitable and elevated station,
he had as often refused it-that he cared nothing
about the office, but that he was induced eventu-
ally to accept it, only to show the unavailing OPP
position of the natives.
Will the people endure these manifestations OF
neglect and contempt? If SO, we yield to their
decision and nothing then will remain for us but
to hide our head in silent shame and modification
at their gnoble submission, and acknowledge our
selves subjugaed.
The native American., 1839-03-16

FROM UPPER CANApA.-We learn from the
Kingston Chronicle that another duel has been
fought at Sandwich, between Col. PR1NcE and
CHARLES BABY, ESQ.,, in which the latter was
shot dead. This is the second duel in which
COL PRINCE has been recently engaged, in con-
sequence of the disapprobation felt and expressed
at his shooting of the prisoners. In the other,
his antagonist Mr.. WOOD, was woHTeled im the
face. It is said that several other dues are in
prospect, Col. PRINCE having challenged num-
Der Of persons, and on account of the same mat
ter.-Nat Int.
We have read of mems beating the air."
and it is not surprising to hear that others vent
their spleen on something more tangible, as
"Wooa;" but it looks like a Ettle business for
"Prince'' to fight a "Baby."
The native American., 1839-03-16

One single circumstance in the history of this
production of few weeks exstencc-the :. Me-
ropolis" will be sufficient to enable the public
to put proper estimate upon its character. Not
long since, our attention was called 10 catalogue
of the names Of the official incumbents in the
several Executive Departments Of the Govern
ment, made out as basis on which to found a
proscriptlve system, as avowed, we believe, by
the editor of that paper. Out of the whole num-
Der employed in the Department of State, all were
alleged to be, and stigmatzed as federalsts, ex-
cept three, who were reputed TO be true repubi-
cans; and, 10 two of these three were foreign
srs! So we must look to imported patriots to
teach us, the sons Of the SOIL republican princi-
pies, and to illustrate our government Let the
public judge between us.
As TO the Metropolis we look upon it as
meat upon the shambes, subject TO the purchase
of the highest bidder-at the moderate price of
its humble abilities.
We do not denounce this pseudo-democrat be-
cause itpretends to belong to the Administration
for, be it observed, we number in our associated
ranks Of Native Americans more than aaine-tenfhs
Of all the jackson Fan Barren men in this city
but because, like base panderer, it has assailed
its own countrymen, to minister, in the hope of
gain, to the appeties of the indiscriminate and
unknown aliens.
For ourself, and those whose organ we are, we
have but single object at heart: it is the shield
ing our country and countrymen from the cor
rupting influences and vices and burthens of the
oucasts of other lands, and our institutions from
the evil consequences of demagogues who are
strengthened by the voices of men ignorant of
good order, whose RIGHTEOUSNESS multiplies legis
ative restraints, and of whom so large proper
ton know no other discipline than that imposed
under the vindicatory sanction of penal laws.
AS to party, we have not, even in the remotest
degree, any connection. We do not fall within
the penumbra of the factions Of the day. We
are, as to party politics, perfect Ishmaelites
hand is against every man whose hand is against
US; for we denounce Wings, Democrats, Adolf
tionists, ant-Aboli,ionists, and the whole cata-
logue of schismatics, who endeavor to strengthen
themselves, at our expense, by augmenting their
own ranks with partizans from distant lands. We
say to our countrymen of all parties, fight your
political battles with legitimate comrades natives
of your own soil, and then, though victory should
perch upon the standard of your adversary, it will
be consolation that still the cause of the country
is in the hands and keeping of your national bro
theirs. NE are, therefore, the true national con-
servatives; for, on our principle, though parties
may suffer, the country is safe.
The native American., 1839-03-16

We have been politely presented with pamph-
et by the author, entitled "Criticism its use and
abuse" published in this City by w. Fischer.
We have read it, but as it is not our practice to
take critical review Of such productions, we
would only remark that the sentiments are Just,
and clothed in appropriate and judicious language,
and highly creditable TO Mr.. s F. Glenn, young
aspirant for literary fame We think it only re-
quires industry and perseverance TO reach the
goal at which he aims. We publish the follow
ing little poem of Yriarte, Spanish poet, as
well chosen by our author 10 illustrate the temper
and 1--WE may say the trade Of critics.
1.-THE VIPER AND THE LEIGH
"'Dear sister Lecch,' the Viper Cried
Gently approaching to her side,
Since you, like me, bite when you cam
Why does unjust and partial man
So differently treat the two,-
Submitting 10 be bit by you,
Yet stunning me with hate and fear,
And shudderng if come but near?
Brother replied the Leecl, you're right
In saying, that we both do bite;
But, as It's easy to detect,
With very different effect,
NV mouth healing virtue gives
bite the dying mamie lives;
While (and you know il to be true)
The heahiest dies if touched by YOU
Observe, we readers, then, and writers,
That critics, doubtless, all are biters;'
Yet what wide distinction runs
'Twixt useful and malignant Ones"
The native American., 1839-03-16
ANTI.DUELLING LAW.

We publish to-day the ant-duelling law, not
with the belief that the feelings Of our citizens
towards each other are, or ever will be- such as to
require this law to control their action, but in the
event of our being mistaken in this opinion, and
that any persons among US should feel disposed to
refer the decision Of their controversies to the
code Of honor, as the aoorld calls it, we apprise
them, in time, of what they may expect-i
caught.
The native American., 1839-03-16
FOREIGN PAUPERS ARRIVED AT PORTS
MOUTH. N H.

A Russian vessel from Finland, which had dis
charged her cargo at Liverpool, was chartered to
bring out to New York load Of foreigners. The
vessel was dismasted at sea and put into Ports
mouth in distress, where the paupers, numbering
$50, were landed and thrown upon the charities
of that little place. They have since been wend-
ing their way to New York, the place of intend
ed destination, to increase our population by an
addition of what the Philadelphia Ledger, the
Baltimore Sun, and, perhaps, the Washington
Metropolis, would call the best patriots, and the
best citizens; of whom some of our politicians
boast SO much and from whom they derive SO
large portion Of their popularity.
The native American., 1839-03-16
UNITED STATES SENATORS.

In the States where elections have been held II
fill the seats of those Senators whose terms ex
pired on the 4th inst, for six years herefrom, they
are as follow
l. Maine-R. Williams, (ad.) vice Shepley
(ad)
3. Massachusetts-D Webster, (op.) re-elect
2. Tcrmont--S. S. Phelps (op.) vice Swift
5. Connecticut-D. Kimberly, (op.) vice Niles
4. Rhode Island-N. F. Dixon, (op.) vice
Robbins, (op.)
8. Ohio-B. Tappan, (ad.) vice Morris, (ad.)
8. Lndiano-A. S. White, (op.) vice Upton,
7. Maryland-W. d. Merrick, (op.) re-elect.
10. Tennessee-E. H. Foster, (op.) vice Grun-
H. Missouri-T. II. Benton, lad. reelected
IL. Mssissippi-J. Henderson,, (op.) vice
Trotter, (ad.)
States unrepresented in the Senate, by reason of
their respective Legislatures failing to 90 into
elections to ill the seats vacated on the 4th in
slant by the expiration of the terms Of the late
incumbents
New York-N. P. Tallmadge, (conserv)
Pennsulrania-J Mexican, (do.)
Delamarc-J. A. Bayard, (op.)
Tirginia-W. G.. Rives, (conserv.)
Michigan-L. Lyon, (ad.)
The terms Of the following Senators will ex-
pire on the 4th Of March, lS4f:
l. J. Ruggles, of Maine, (eo@s,)
8. J. Davis, of Massachusetts, (op.)
4. N. r. Knight, Of Rhode Island, (op.)
2. II. Hubbard, Of New Hampshire, (a,I)
5. G. d. Wall, of New Jersey, (ad.(
6. Il. Clayton, Of Delaware, (op.)
Z. w. H. Roane, Of Virginia, lady,
8. B. Brown, Of North Carolina, (ad.)
Q. ]. G. Calhoun, Of South Casolinu.
10. ]. ]. Cri,,cnden, Of Kentucky, (op.)
IL. w. I.umpkin, Of Georgia, (ad.)
IL. IL. L. White, Of Tennessee.
l3. w. II. King, Of Alabama, lady
IA. ]. M. Robinson, Of Illinois, lady
l6. r. G. Nicholas, Of Louisiana, (ad.)
Is. II. J. Walker, of Mississippi, fad)
The native American., 1839-03-16
ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

We observe that the foreigners in this City are
about to celebrate the Anniversary of the Patron
Saint, of Ireland, on Monday next. Now, we
are for the most liberal liberation of all men in
their creeds Of conscience, and would protect and
encourage every one in his worship, from that of
the Hindoo in his pagoda, to the Christian at his
altar; and this not merely because the Constitu-
ton Of the country implies licence, sanction,
and a right to such enjoyment; but because of
the moral philanthropy that inculcates respect for
religion in any form that is faithfully and honestly
pursued; but we deny not only the propriety, but
the lawfulness of transferring the honored name
of saint from the places of religious devotion to
cover political parade! and which carries flags
and devices and imposes upon the sensibilities
and courtesy of society, while it wounds their
feelings and assails their prejudices. If it were
mere procession intended to give solemnity to
a religious scene, we should pause in admring and
approving silence as it passed; but when we see
the worshippers moving to the festive board, and
hear the Bacchanalian toasts that there poured
forth in all the strength Of inebriated phrensy-
when political men are praised on one side and de-
nounced on the other-when we read in the pro-
ceedings of the day that even our native country
men, laboring to avert from us the curse of that
emigrant-tide which is rushing upon US from for
eign shores like deluge, are held upin bumpers
to the impotent execrations Of men who desecrate
holy name and holy day, We say it is time
that the American People should look around and
put down these lbellers who are by degrees and
insiduousy fixing upon us the firm hold Of foreign
influence, foreign prejudices and foreign strength
under the shelter Of universal liberation.
At the last Anniversary little said or re-
membered while the cups were full, of the virtues
of the Patron Saint but much was uttered against
men of our land and our brothers. The Ameri-
can People witnessed with disgust that there were
some few of our native sons, who, while the cup
passed with imprecations against their own ma
tives, sat recreant to the true nobility ofnature-
to courage-to the obligations which every man
owes the land of his birth, and in silence saw the
bations quafed, without one word of honest re-
sistance or reproach Shame! shame! shame!
upon such beings who, in the supineness of their
natures and the weakness Of their principles, sink
from the noble elevation of humanity to The degra-
ded condition of the animal. Ifpubic opinion is
the test of what is right in this country, then are
these pervertions of holy things to worldly and
ar(ul purposes wrong; for there is not an honest
man Of the land, no matter at what shrine he
worships, who does not exclaim that these ban
ners-thesc libatons--these remcmbrances Of
other counries-and these manifestations of fac
lions arc at as well with Christian meckness
The native American., 1839-03-16

man was sentenced on Saturday TO two years
imprisonment for killing his wife, while another
man was sent for five years TO Sing Sing for al
tempting TO kill his wife.--Sfar.
By the above rule, if another had talked Of kill
ing his wife, he would have suffered about eight
years Imprisonment: the punishment being in
versely in the ratio Of the crime.
The native American., 1839-03-16

Our citizens will remember that law was pass
ed by Congress last summer making it penal TO
pass or offer to pass any note purporting to be
money Of less denomination than FIVE dollars
after the 10Th day Of April next
The native American., 1839-03-16

Mexigo is in great comnotion from cases ex-
terna and internal; and there is report Of pro-
bablc union between Teas and one of The Fedc-
raj leaders in Mexico, Gen. Urea, to put down
the central power. We suppose with view 10
construct neW, or re-establish the old confcde-
ration.