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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

JACOB THOMSON. first letter from
Washington Is to be found in the Columbus
Democrat of Saturday last As our Cores
pondent inanother column says, and as Jacob
also coroberates, he has ''Gstoaished the natives
Hear him: "The arrival of Gen. Brown,
and myself, created surprise and astonishment
in the Wing ranks" AS Jacob viii be, in all
probability the Congressional correspondent
of that print, we would recommend it to all
who are fond of a display of Jacobsen. For
respondent Barney who has solicited sufficient
space to reply to Jacob in his own peculiar
way, which we have granted.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

The reader will find an excellent article on
our first page, on Mississippi banking, and the
land speculations ofgovemment officers, taken
from an exchange paper. We invite all DEM
ocats to read it.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

FinE-A FIRE occurred in Yazoo city on the
morning otthe 9Th instr which laid wsste half
the town--cOnsuming the Washington Hotel ,.
ana ana the PRINTING Office Of the Yazoo CITY
Wing. Loss very great. The firm Of HofF
:. "nsat, besides other property, los. &c.
Zoo in cash.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

BACHELORS BUTToN.-This is the title OF
paper devoted to the cause of both sexes Of
the above character; the first No. of the first
Vol of which, before us, publk he'd at Athens,
Ga. by John Smith, Esq on Quarto Super
royal sheet /; price 81 90, or IS for six copies.
Those fond Offun should send on. Address
the Editor, postage paid.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

A Bill has:been introduced into the Demo-
cratic Legislature of Georgia, to create a
Twenty Million Bank. The Locofoco Gov
ernor of Alabama recommends the issuance
five Millions of Post Notes or the paper Of
the suspended banks.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

e. Ct Of s the 18Th, whisS
S io NJ lie !. psice d bre'sSs .s'
Alb. lOaf, fur WI, Which, !, : al @ 10 +
Prlce II l-2souS = .. nov pse $
sous" '0as' WI b
s,s General Barnard,
minister sn g ace. service d
9th Of Nov. fsaee, tls5
some = rams papers btiDv
discovery, sS " and seizure t 4 3 -,
pared BY members = ~ 9sa,ss
ior some new effort.' e ss
a Another her POii1ht-Dol, 4 i a
1a1 M elsN shlalne--ot =,
Eleven persons conne = IN
lar were arrested Is g
ut. In the latter AZ 'ae sss
dy. 10 wee -
srAiE.-By Madrid =.
S Sests Oft. Of the 9Th, we iea "S g
i was evident the o. gao.a o& ~
Tor good news from I F.n,
position. The threat = l,S1I'slSa
I'll the meeting Of he : c = 10 ~
INTO ala effect in one Or g t,S
desperate resolution ~ .1o VA
orally put in practice "; 81 no
IN Grenada has been NJ. Ile u
sing to pay taxes. W. '0'sqa
RUssIA.-Prvs,s la.
n Oeerg, oilhe 18th Of Orta j,. 'e I
Russia ~, was not afl6is s 1a"a.. NJ
king military posTs - n01sR :
O Ds;t ina. mat On o., the other land ! =. y
IN the councils Of a.. y asap /
''precludes the Oos.;S ssys GU "a.
fcr some time to eeao ny q q !
TOR besides, is laborinrv n, e VI
grim. OccasiOned By IL ~o si.. aas
health of the empses a snH
and the Grand Du.5s,@' ne As'ad,
SuPPOsing even, Ia ~ "a
ces he harbored am ~ uls's eat
NesselrOde would sos ~. Rodoa
! and convert him to nss y. = a,ai
TURKEY.-COnstsntapI' =. sas
announce the fact, thattipe s
r to to, leave Bashika Bay % Yos e
The Polte was becoming me- n. ]
dnued delay attendlngt6e ~
but It does not appear that Is " !, s
has the power to adopt sDoss5., J.
/. tlement than that prescribe !. !
great powers. The reDOrlsa !.
rahim Pacha turns out as Va -
be unfounded.
!, EGYPT.-The Paris L. Ten,
rumor that Mehemet AHap3 4
|. not only resolved on arranging 4
without christian interen6OS \
!. agreed on the main points. !
: sovereignty of Egypt and syn
nlzed in Mehemet All, and II
! Gambia for life by one ofhis $,
= tiers state on the best authOrit
: no treaty to that effect had :,
y such would be the arrangen,
: ton.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

The onset" in the last Democrat 4 -
admissible for the want Of proper testimony
A sealed testimonial cannot be set aside bv
doubtful verbal evidence given BY 4 preiudiced
witness. A genuine signature i pos;,;y.
proof
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

CuTE--A Cunning rogue in New York,
to ~raise the wind, few days ago, reprinted
an old copy Of the Presidents Message, and
sold it for the nep.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

THE PIcKENsvILLE REGIsTER.-We have
on our desk the first number of the first volume
of this paper, published at Pickensville (Ala.)
by William Chalmers, on super royal sheet.
1t will as the caption says, be devoted to Pol
tics, Agriculture, News and Miscellany.
Judging from the specimen before us, we
Go not hesitate to say that it viii prove an in
teresting and valuable journal, and worthy the
extensive patronage of liberal public. 1t
will advocate the true Jeffersonlan Wing prin-
ciples. We wish the Editor every success.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

It is now the oath Of December, and the
banks of the Tombigby continue to suspend
navigation, What naughty things these
banks are.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

MOBILE LITERARY GAzErrE.-This in
teresting journal has made its appearance once
er high character The publisher Mr.. Green is
entitledto every support for his patriotic efforts
in the cause Of Southern literature. Its ap-
pearance will be regular from this time for
ward. MIR. II. Greene, gentleman of fine
literary taste and talent has been associated
in the editorial department.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

objection to the system, with Us, inconnection
also with being in the hands of the Executive.
or subject tobe controlled By him.
The friends d National Bank, wish such
an institution. besides furnishing currency,
equal in credit with any issues the government
might make, to perform that which the Demo-
cras objects to, namely, to regulate the cir
culating medium Of the country, and at the
same time to be free from Executive inflr-
ence,
{ But the Democrat, although opposed to
U. States Bank, is evidently in favor of Gov
eminent issues, judging from the tone of this
same article, and the practica. operation of the
government under the present administration
For it says: "The Government in issuing
Treasury notes, merely does what every indi.
vidual in the community has right to do
Although this is the broadcast assumption o
power that could be asserted for the genera
government, by the friends of the most fedora
and unlimited stretch. of the same in its behal
vet the doctrine is not to be wondered at
when it is known that such thing is not only
in contemplation, but that actual overtures arr
making to the State Governments, to loan
them such issues, for the purpose Of completing
their several works of Internal improvements
at an interest Of from four to FIVE per cent.
But the power to make issues on the faitl
of the General Government should not b.
countenanced by the people, even if the State
should never complete the public works the,
have commenced. The tendency is danger
Gus one and win lead to yenal profigacy a
sure as the needle points to the pole. Better
far, to borrow money abroad at double the rat
of interest heretofore paid, than to commenc
system that must prove destructive in tn
end-not only to individual interest but to on
republican form of government. ....
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

W The Pews Of the Episcopal Church win
De rented on Thursday next. at eleven o'clock,
at the Church.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

ANOTHER SUsPENsroN.-An credit for
work done at this ofice-otherwise we shall
be suspended TO the Sheriff.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

APAIR OF Loco Foco Con
gress and the Presidents Message.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24
A MEASURE FOR THELoCoFocos

A MEASURE FOR THELOCOFOCOS.
We give below, paragraph from the letter
of the Washington Correspondent of the Co.
lumbus Democrat, signed W., which, although
designed for the wings by the writer, is the
best description of the Locofoco destructives
of the country we have seen and we COM
mend it to the attentive perusal of our readers.
The Holy Scriptures, it is said, and no doubt
correctly, were written through the influence
of the Divine Spirit; even so then, without
profanity by the comparison, has this epistle
been written through the influence of the true
Loco foco spirit, measuring in exact terms and
IN the most precise way, the policy, course and
operations of the party at present invested
with the reins of Government. We venture to
say there never was more exact likeness of
the original portrayed by anyIArtist than is to
be found of that party in this description and
for which the writer deserves to be made an
Honorary member of the colony at Salt Riv-
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24
WAsHrNeToN, Dec. Z; 1889.

You are looking out no doubt, for news from
this focus of sttraction, and having consented
to furnish you with synopsis, at least, of all
that is doing here, begin my task BY telling
you that, up to the present moment-fve days
after the time prescribed for opening the 18th
Congress-we are without any organization
of the House of Representatives 1.-THE age
of wonders had passed all this might be diff
cult enough to account for, but when it is re-
collected that we have in this country a party
who are reckless of every thing which hinders
their march to the control of the destinies Of
the country, and that this party have an acct
dental strength of representation greatly dis
proportional to their present standing among
the people, you will not marvel that they are
catching at the last lingering hope which re-
mains ofcontrolling the destinies Of this great
nation. What boots'it with them, that their
object can only be attained by suppressiDg the
fairly expressed sentiment ofthe people of any
one of the sovereign States of this great Re-
public! What boots it that the wheels of Le-
gislation are made to stand still! What boots
It that law and justice are against them2 They
seek for pOaceT, and power they will have, if it
can be obtained, even if in grasplng it, every
landmark ofprinciple, and every behest of the
constitution, shall be obliterated or trodden
under foot The record Of these times twill
90 down to posterity, but if we mistake not
the spirit of our people, win present gloomy
history of the fatal hndness ofnot few indi-
viduals, who are now afretting Their brief exis-
tence on the stage"
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

u Two interesting articles are to be found
in our columns of to-day, taken from the New
York Mirror. We commend them to the Pc
rusal of our readers,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24
HARRISBURG WING CONVENTION.

HARRISBURG WING CONVENTION.
It appears from the course of this distin-
guished body of Wing delegates, held on the
4th dav of December. instant, that unanim-
Gus Nomination for the Presidency, and Vice
Presidency has been agreed upon; the friends
Of the competing candidates most cordially
uniting in its support. The Convention NOM
mated WILLIAM HENRY HARRIsoN, Of Ohio,
for the Presidency, and JoHN TYLER, of Vr-
GINA, for the Vice Presidency.
AS there is to be but one candidate for the
Office, Of President, on the part of the Wings
of the Union;and that candidate a renowned
patriot and citizen, in every way worthy Of the
confidence and support of his countrymel, it
win no doubt afford peculiar qualification to
the a0hole wing party, and all Othersgfavora-
bic to free government, unitedly to sustain
him through out.
AS it Is now decided who are to be the whie
candidates for these two high Offices in the
gift Of the people, that portion of them in Mis-
sissippi opposed to the present Administration
viii now have the opportunity Of SO organizing
as in their judgment win be best calculated to
secure success at the election to take place
in 1910.
Although ardently attached to the interest
Of MIR. Clay, we have no doubt the nomination
Of Gen'l. Harrison was decidedly the best o
the two, as presenting fewer objections in the
eyes Of all parties, and equally calculated e
Subserve the true interest of the Nation, !
elected. For, to Mn Harrison there can be nc
objection raised by any party. And should be
be elected, Of which we can have but little
doubt, he viii be the President Of the people
and not Of party And he is the more re-
publican and consequently the more accepta
bic, for being decidedly of the opinion that the
Office should be held but for one term.
Having not received tho proceedings Of thu
Convention until yesterday morning, we hav'
no room for extracts; but win endeavOr to pre-
sent full account Of them in our next.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

TWil the Weekly (Tenn.) Record and
the Columbus Democrat accept our thanks
for the republication of our article, few num-
bers back, on HInfasuicfdel'' 1t is what we
most ardently desire, that our articles should
be read BY both parties; and would thank you,
gentlemen, to nike copious extracts at all
times, especially as your own sheets are such
perfect modsZs-GG-reader you must read
them yourself to know iohat.
-90e-
It win be perceived that we have this day
nailed the Flag Of WILLIAM Henry HARRI-
SON to our mast head. there to remain until
the great battle is fought. and won in No
vember, 1910.
Gen. Harrison has rendered important SER
vice to the country, in divers ways, is true
patriot and an able statesman and has been
selected by a most respectable Delegation
from the various States in the Union, as
suitable candidate for the presidential chair.
Without making much noise in the world, his
useful life ,has been spent thus far, IN acts Of
the most praiasworthy description--bOth n
serving bis country. and administering to the
necessities of the poor. whose grateful praise
to q benehcteF Is the riehszt eulOgy that can
be pronounced.
From such a mar then. who can withhold
his Support--sureIy none but those whose
hearts are strangers IN the Gauss q humanity,
and whose only ambition il, to rsDder homage
70 the rish only.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24
CONGRESS.

AS there was no organization of this body
up to the latest dates there was consequently
no Presidents Message. The last mails
brought us no news from Washington. Our
dates therefore are only up TO the close of the
first week, with Mr.. Adams in the Chair, for
the purpose of holding an informal elaboration.
When the House will organize no one can tell.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

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 its name on our exchange list. It
is neatly, and beautifully printed, and the Sc
lected and original matter exhibits taste, talent
and industry. May it 'go ahead" in politics
with the same speed that its unrivalled name
sake traverses the Atlantic!- Columbus De-
nocrGt
Or rather you mean, neighbor, with the same
speed that its unrivalled 'nGmesakes' travel to
Texes, as well as across the Atlantic, don't
youl
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

fa't.-strong in those who believe in an
Almanac-but much stronger in those who
believe IN Martin Van Buren-And which can
neyermake them sOhele.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

Cold iron is said to be an infallible remed,
for the tooth ache, Try it.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

ALDEN & VAN HoEsEN's. Digest of the
Laws of Mississippi, including all the Aacts'
of general nature, up to and inclusive ofthe
Session of 1889, in one volume, well bound,
is for sale at the Office of the Columbus Dem
ocrat, where any number of copies may be
had.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

Our Depil says that should he euer be call
ed upon to marry couple he win not get lost,
especially with bright moonlight and plain
ad. And he who would should no be en.i
tied to a slice of the !" Brides Cake So
zoe.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24

The most foolish thing in the world is, to
bow to the rich, till your unable to stand up
right before an honest man. Democrat.
No, Sir, The most foolish thing is to pam
der to the corruptions of the base until you
yourself are unable to act uprightly with any
man.
-eSe-
~BIsHoP ANDREWS, win preach Ser
mon on Wednesday next at eleven o'clock,
A. NJ, in the Methodist Church.
-9Ga-
Win Mr.. Hardee tell us how he gets the
whole diameter by case first, and whether the
line of l36 poles is part of this diameterl
PAUL PRY.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-24


LEEDS, Tuesday-No shadow of improve
ment can be noted in this market, nor does the
most sanguine see where Il is likely to i'm
prove. Small as the production has FOR some
time been. further curtaiment seems to be
tie only alternative Of the manufacturers. In
short, where there are no buyers, prices must
be stationary.
WAKEFIELD Wool Combing
Woods are fully as high as they were last week
the demand for which still continues pretty
good. and also because staples being low IN
stocks of such sorts. The trade generally,
howeveris but dull
FRANcE.-Nineteen bankruptcies occurred
during the first week of November. The Il
abilities Of the bankTupts amount to nearly
100000 One of them exceeds 500.000f,
and two others, 100, O00f, but the remainder,
sixteen IN number are under this last sum.
There were 65e failures in Paris from the first
Of January TO the first of November, 1888. ard
the losses amount to between 5000, O00t and
60,000,OO
Thirty -four Of the insurgents Of May, last
had addressed 10 Baron Pasquier, President OF
the Chamber officers. protest against Their
arbitrary detention, six months after that
court whose competency they formally pFotes-
ted against, had pronounced on the fate OF men
placed IN assimilar situation with their owB,and
accused Of the same offence. They declar-
ed the proceedings OF that tribunal, il that re-
specific Be- acruel and cowardly abuse Of ru.
tai force which must excite the reprobation q
everv virtuous man, to whatever party ana
nation he nav belong and loudly demanded
to be either restored to liberty Or brought 10
trial
Columbus Democrat., 1839-04-06
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NO. 30.

SFRiNc-Fa.s Spring looking n npon "a this
morning with bright ana laughing counienance,
rceus 10 give the assurance that soon she will
usher IN her lovely sweet flowers, and green
fields and deck all nature with her bright and
cheerful garments. Afeady do lhe trees begin
70 cast on their winlTy gsIb and some. more ad-
venurous than Others, haye come nut, decked IN
all the ,nde, aud beauty. and gaieiy Of Spnng.
10 me there - something interesting ia the ap-
proach ofsprur beyond It's beauty, and freshness
and gniciy. Il comes like q sweet messenger
lium other days. and has thousand stories 10 re-
late Of those happy days in Tie motnrg of life,
when. Ike i's ava fec air ms spuhs were buols
mt and gay, aad fcc. When stand beside he
little riulci aud watch how carelessly it flows
along, now dancing round some little pebble, and
NOW dotling hack Inc bright rays ol the sun; ils
mumuung voice speaks al that happy period
when too, Gce 6om cayes and anxiety, sioried
away the passing hour, aud hurried on my way,
needless rf TIE future When listen to the
sweet melody Of the birds, TINT seem restless
wuh every iay,n reminds me of that pcIod IN my
own history, whom the very jolousness Of tie pass
ing hour made me mpalicn, 10 look into the ii-
lure. Not flower da sec, but chronicles some
interesting event or speaks oi some cary friend.
lIowTleasanI IS she approach Of spr.ng.
But above all, how glo,lous Is ihe approach Of
spring! How ,nidly aud how beautifully does il
display tic attributes of the Cicator. Ills love
ond mercy, how rchly displayed in AL that greet.
tie oycl III The liberal provision that is made for
The returning wants Of man, in the various ways
by which his nppiecss is promoted, who can ail
lorecoguse The goodness Of bis God!
Whii there with feelings so cold ard sense
less thl can look abroad on the beauties otna.
uuc' as s displayed ia the opening spring, with
oul ,cIag his soul rise IN grateful alteration 10
lin Nho made such heauiics' Who that can
wander beside tie bmpid siream, end listen 70 it3
low and murmuuug sound and feel the hamy air.
as il plays freely around ls temples, and uhalc
/ the awe6iness which il eyics from the myriads Of
opening flowers, and listen 20 the soug Of the hap
| py birds, and moi feel that al nature joins ID one
united chorus Of praise 30 natures Godl Who
can look abroad on such fan ard glorious works,
every whefo spread ont around him, without bay-
iug his passions soolhcd. his feelings Of love aud
boneyolcnce expanded, and his whole soul better
1 qualified for commuuou with hs Maker and
wiih his fellow man!