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Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-03

SLANDER.-Ias he who dissiminates
SANDER aught to offer in extenuation Of
his conduct? The hope Of gain may urge
some to the commission of crime. The
incendiary and the assassin may be led by
this base passion. But what does the SIAN
derer expect who robs one Of that "that
enricheth him not?" Naught but the graf
ifcation of malicious heart that gIories
in nothing so much as the slaughter OF
character He who robs on the high ways
or at the midnight hour fires the dwelling
Of another, does an evil that can be repair
ed-time, industry and economy may again
place the victim of either in comfortable
circumstances, but the thief of character
inficts an irreparable injury. The SLAM
derers tongue is the poisoned arrow, the
wounds of which are incurable, it is worse
than the dagger Of the prawling assassin,
or the sting Of the dark adder, whose
wounds admit no cure; "murder, its en-
ployment; innocence, its prey, and ruin,
its sport" Though SANDER NAV injure
the object in reputation, and even worldly
and pecuniary matters, still he cannot, in
reality, make it better nor worse; he ma v
give distorted and inverted picture of us.
but we, by that, undergo no change. The
difference is, that the sIanderer is made
worse by the effort, whether successful or
not, but the slandered never
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-03

On the first page of this paper VIC give
to the readers of tho Planter long and
very able article, to which we invite At.
tention. The subject is one that deserve,
much attention. The wild and ruinou,
system of banking that has brought deyas.
tation and misery on our State, is now
claiming and receiving much attention
II has been said, and truly too, that when
men feel they begin to reflect And sure.
ly, no people has been cursed with sucba
rag currency as we. We have felt, and
that too in tender placc--''the pocket"
therefore, enquiry has been made into the
cause and who brought on the evils that
the people have so much and so keenly
felt. The Wings contended strongly that
the specie circular brought on the evil,
but finding that the people would moi swal.
low that, they said that it was brought On
by the refusal on the part Of the demo.
Gratis TO rc-charter Y. ). Bank, but that
too the people would not swallow; for, said
they, "look at Louisiana and the other ad
joining states, they have no u S. Bank,
the cause Of misery lies somewhere
else-it is the effect of another cause that
we feel crushing us beneath its influence"
Mississippi, as far as "great regulator"
is concerned, is on footing with her sis
ter states. Why then is her paper worse
than theirs!" The Wbigs being unable to
meet these points or unwilling to acknow-
ledge the true cause which is to be trac-
ed to the banks as the primary one, say
"well twas the democrats who chartered
them, the fault is not ours" The article
alluded to settles this question; it is from
the Mssissippian.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-03

MosT DEPLoRABLE.-It would appear
that mechanics, and those who work and
obtain an honest living, are greatly in the
way of those gentry who are made of the
superior stuff, and are able to live high
and easy by the industry of others, or on
the interest of the money they owe. BY
the following taken from the New York
Commercial Advertiser, of late date
a ''hig Paper-the would be great; the
nabobs of the land, are no fonder of this
honest portion Of the community in that
part Of the world, than they are here
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-03

In New York, the Democratic Commit
tee of Arrangements for the 18th of july
last, invited J. G. Calhoun to deliver an
address in that city; to which invitation he
returned the following answer, with we
willingly publish, as it shows how decided
" opposed to Wing measures is this con-
summatc politician-this firm and enIigh-
tened statetman. 1t seems he will not
''let the banks alone," as these friends to
the people--these honest men who would
wishus to believe they are the real friends
Of the producing classes, when at the same
time they destroy the legal currency Of
the country, and give worthless paper
trash in its stead The arrangement, he
says, ''is inherent in the system ITSELF"
and nought but an entire and radical
change can affect it:
Fort HILL, June II.
Gentlemen-I have been honored by
your note Oft the Goth May, (rcceived tho
9th instsnt) informing me that delegates
Of the democratic republican party, from
the several words of your city, had selec-
ted me to deliver the grafton at the ap.
preaching anniversary of independence.
| acknowledge with gratitude the honor
OF being selected by so numerous and re-
spectacle portion of my follow citizens
in distant section Of the Union on such
an occasion, and am duly sensible of the
obligation which it imposes; but the great
distance and my numerous indispensable
engagemsnts render it utterly impossible
for me to accept.
Among other grounds to which you
have alluded, you have referred to the part
| have recently taken in the senate as one
OF the sauses of that favorable opinion to-
wards me which has led to the intended
honor that am reluctantly compelled to .
decline. Permit me to say, in taking the
position to which you refer, there were
difficulties of the most formidable charac-
ter in the way, but had they been tenlold
greater, they could not have deferred mo
from the course took, so imperious was
the sense of duty under which ! acted
Inc currency was no new question WIN
me. For many years ii had been the sub
lect ofmy reflection, and the source OF
deep sclcitude, and had made up my
mind when the time arrived, that would
Iorce it on the attention Of the country
md government, as to the part | would
take if then on the stage Of action.
The arrangement to which our country
s subject is not accidental II is inherent
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-03

'Tis conducive of hope, and somewhat
cohsoling amidst the suffering caused in
this State by the post-note and shnplas
ter speculations, that those who advocated
these wild operations are convinced that
the people are determined to bear them
no longer, and are now out in full cry
against the whole system. The editor OF
the Grand Gulf Wing says
"We 60 against all these soulless, coin
less, worthless shlnplaster locofoco banks ~
There are, in the above short sentence,
two things worthy of notice; namely,
Wing opposition to "soulless." ''coinless''
"Bank," and styling them ''locofoco. p
The Federal Wings NOW see that their cry
Of "war on the banks" and the 'destruc-
ton of the credit SYSTEM" which they i'm.
puted to the Democratic party, can avail
them naught. The people see, and will
visit on the authors and defenders ofthese
vile establishments that have DESTROYED
confidence and credit, that condemnation
that they SO richly merit: hence, their
fond desire to throw off tho responsibility
OH the shoulders of others. But il will not
do. The people are not 50 ignorant as the
bank feds think they are. No. gentle
Wings, il will not do.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-03

NoNCoMMITTALIsM.- THE tune is chang
ed. What has become of the noncommit-
talism of Mr.. Van Buren,, so loudly croak-
ed By the federalists? Is not his advoca-
cy and zeal for the sub or constitutional
treasury proof of his noncommittalism?--
Yes! and his declaration concerning abo-
Iition in the district, &C., &c.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-03

CoTToN.-Wo are sorry to state fact
that has lately came under our notice; it
is, that the Cotton crop has been cut of
in this section. by what is called the Cot
ton vermin or louise, that attaches itselfto
this plant, and we learn, has DESTROYED
that staple Of oar State, in this section,
generally.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-03

DAN. WERsTER.-This Wing apostle has
declined being candidate for the Presi-
dency, and has written letter from Eng
land to his friends in Massachusetts, to
that ehfect.--What a pity!
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-03

A LIE WELL STUCK TO is AS COOP Az
TRuTH.-The Wings believe in this doc
trlnc and act it out in practice. They
make statements devoid of truth, and i'm
medlately all the minor echoes ofthe party
take it up and herald it forth with all the
gravity of fact. and when called on to cor.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-03

splendid eortege of the Chief Magistrate
ofMississippi, is praise enough.
But, alas he is laid low. Or the banks
Of the sinuous Pearl, heiles entombed ut
terly unmindful of the proud scene Of in
telIectual and political triumph which
awaited him in his new scene Of labors.--
Free Trader.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-03

We acknowledge the receipt of copy
of the acts passed at the last session of the
legislature of this State; also, our indebt.
edness to B, d. Howard, editor of the Mis-.
sissippian, for the same.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-03

The statement of these bankers are as
much below par as the stocks of their
bank Trader
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-03

Coop NEws,-Under this head the Lou.
isianan has the following:
The steamer Chocchuma, from Shreve-
port, has brought 100000 in gold and
silver, belonging to different merchants in
Chihuahua, and destined, as we learn, tc
purchase goods for the interior of Mexico
This intelligence seems to announce that
at length tranquility is restored to the in.
terror Of that unfortunate country.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-03

"Put not your trust in Presidents"
McDa6e.
Nor in Cashiers nor Directors, say we.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-03

OF We are authorized to announce
CLINTON McGEHEE
as candidate for the Office of Assessor
and Collector, for the county of Amite, at
the ensuing November election.
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From The Albany Epening Journal.
A SINKING SENATE.

The first day OF Legislative year signalzed,
in the Senate by violation of its Rules and Orders.
This injustice was so bunglingy perperated that the
authors Of it involved themselves in succession Of
embarrassments. For three days the Van Buren, Sem
ators have been cropping their way through labyrinth
Of blunders and having finally worked out, they dis
that their conduct excites the contempt alike Of
friends and opponents.
The Senators who originated the scheme of taking
the appointment OF committees from the President,
found that their popularity would bear their test
The BALLOT was too severe ordeal for them. They
found themselves in minority. BY the voice Of the
Senate and all Parliamentary usage Messrs Verpanck,
Tallmadge, Fox, Hull and Moseley, designated
Charmen OF the most important committees IN tho
Senate The only obec, Of the ballot thus defeated.
One Rule had been violated without accomplishing their
purpose To get right another wrong became neces-
sary Hence resolution that the chairmen Of commit
should be appointed by the Senate This brought
things into shape where their party ma orty deci-
sve aud after day of ngiorous, undigni6ed and dis
reputable schemng and conrvances and the grossest
violations Of rules and ORDERS the Van Buren, Senators
succeeded in making themselves Charmen Of the Stand
ing Committees!
But there is another view Of this question which may
now be taken The President ofthe Senate distinguish
ed for the discharge OF public duties with the sctest
impartisity. He is especially courteous and liberal
with political opponents. As SPEAKER of the last
House, he placed Messrs Mann, Wardwelf, Hubert,
Preston King. &C. on the most important committees.
As President of the Senate he had arranged the Stand
ing Committees with delicate and just regard to all
the circumstances which should control t,eir appoint
ment, There being Van Buren, majority IN the SEN
ate the control Of the committees was gwen to that
majority The Van Buren, Senators who were at the
head Of committees last year. were continued IN the
same positions These gentlemen, therefore, would
have been gratied without any violation OF Paramen
ary rule and the Senate would have been preserved
from the disgracefu Of the last three days Nor
tilted as Che Van Buren, Senators must be. by their re-
Bluffs, we commend Of shakspeare's admon,ons to
them:
" Heat not . furnace for your foe so hot
That it may SINCE yourselves"
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Correspondence Of she Boston Transcript
New York, JANUARY

attended, yesterday afternoon the funeral OF DR..
ASA GREEN You doubtless remember him as the ed
or Of the Berkshire American paper, that under his
charge was more widely quoted for wit and humour,
than almost any other in the United States. Upon re-
moving TO this city, he commenced paper called the
Constellation, something upon the plan OF the old New
England Galaxy, which widely read and circulated
Afterwards he was concerned in the Daily Citizen"
and more recently he the life Of the New York
Transcript in its palmy DAYS He wrote several light
works, among which were 1.-THE Adventures OF Dode-
mus Duckwofth, A. N. O." " Fbbleton in America :"
"Peris Of Pearl street y "The Yankees Among the
Nufers !" and Chances at New York. For the last
year or two he has been weak for attention to any other
employment than tina, afforded by BOOKSTORE and so
metlodcal he in his habits, that only one account,
Of small amount is known to be standing against HIM
Dr. Green eccentric man, but perfectly inoheh'
sye and amiable in his eccenuictes; OF very retiring
and secluded habits he had formed but few acqua'nan
ces and mean disrespect to the living or the oesu
when say that among the little knot OF frends Nno
met yesterday to see him consigned to his narrow
] saw none who were not remarkable iot Pe1 VIA
tiles, each in his way as the beloved rend hau ooe"'
whose funeral rites they had met TO solemn'ae
His store had been his house-hls dwelling pa.e'
From this store he was burned, at his own ihP"
quest, for he had lived as many do IN this grea' Iy
without connexion with any family ne vas ~
alone as his society was always courted by 'nose wno
were fortunate enough to ENJOY his acquaintance
bappy enough to he trusted with his friendship resse
10 his ashes His friends may feel comiorted N VIZ
assurance that nothing which friendship suegespo g."
which he would permit, forgotten before VI he
his dccease. He in his fifty second year. ~
disease Of which he died was pulmonary me- aoh,.
Abstemious to a marvel and very regular 10 n Jo.t
he survived under the disease much longer Ionse an.
any other man would have done, and ms = tom the
pcared 10 realize the wish Of Pope "s'c'' ~"
world !" II was quiet and unlike oeS''
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-01-10
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.

We disposed to think favoraby Of Mr. Psuld-
ings appointment to the head Of the Navy Department
As he had been somewhat favorably known as an au-
thor and as he had been Navy Agent III New York
for many years, we supposed him well qualified for the
station in both talent and professional experience for
we insist that to write well requires talent, and to hold
an agency Of the Navy for several years in great sea
port affords abundant opportunities for learning the ge-
neral business OF the navy. We had not read many OF
Mr.. Pauldnp's writings, and found little in the few
which we had read to justify the high encomums be-
slowed upon him by portion of the press. But laying
down as incontrover,ible that man write well
without abilities above mediocri,y, and reading and hear
ing so much praise Of Mr.. Pauldng's productions, we
rather mistustcd own Judgment upon the few that
had read, and disposed to take for granted
that he was an able writer and therefore able man
As SUCH we hailed his appointment to the Navy De-
parment as fortunate oi the navy and the nation o'
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all they can earn beyond is their own. Some
OF his slaves, as well as some of those be-
longing 10 other mobiles, have acquired i'm.
mense wealth by turning their attention to
traffic in the bazaars, but as slaves, they can
never belong to the caste Of Merchants, nor
aspire to any employment under Govern
ment, neither can their children. They al
so are slaves, and neither they or their parents
could be sent back TO work upon the estate
at the will Of their master, unless they may
have COMMITTED for life. This, think, is
the hardest part of the Serf system Of Russia.
think that whenever slave, who has CON-
muted either for life or a term of years has by
his talents and industry accumulated GER
tain sum, Ito be fixed by Government,) he
should be permitted to buy his freedom or
that Of his children. Many proprietors re-
ceived large sums from successful slaves who
buy their freedom. Prince Cheremetelf, il
Is said, has refused from several wealthy
slaves, 100000 rubles each for their liberty,
which he refused upon the plea that he was
proud to have it said his slaves were so well
oil. Much larger sums than this have been
offered and refused in other cases. A very
extensive building was shown me in Mos
COW, as an Hospital built by Chcrcmetelf,
for sick slaves from his estate In general,
the serf ystem is preferred by the peasantry.
as it rids them from many burthens which
the Government impose on the free citizens
They can always commute their time for a
very small annual sum, and. in case Of sick
ness or accident, can come back upon the es-
tate for support. Those who have not the
ambition OF desire to commute, (and the mass
IS composed OF such,) must be supported by
the estate to which they belong, when The
crops fail. With such, any attempt to
abolish the serf system would create revolt
Before emancipation could take effect, and
the seeds Of civil liberty be shown, the serfs
would have to receive the schoolmaster in
the place Of the ignorant and debased priest
hood, who enthral their minds and perpe-
tuate their ignorance. Perhaps there is not
IN all Christendom more prest-ridden peo-
pie than the mass of the population Of Rus
STA. This is the true policy of Despotism.
Light and liberty will never originate with
either extreme Of this system. From the mid
die ranks must emanate the spark that at one
time or other will set this nation in blaze,
and which will purify it from the remains of
ats ancient barbarsm.
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DRINTlNG OFFICE FOR SALE.-The subscri-
Der, DESTROYS of embarking in active cali
ing will dispose OF the entire Printing establishment of
the Times and Democratic Advocate" situated in
Frederick Md, the largest most popular and most veal
thy county in the State. This paper has fair list Of
good subscribers most Of whom reside in the county and
are clever Of fellows be found any where
there being but few, if any, scabby sheep in the
flock" Its advertising patronage is Of considerable value,
and it has as good run Of JOB WORK as any other
establishment in the city. Besides and valuable
Press the Office is stocked with materials Of every kind
weekly paper in the Union The that have
crued the LIST Of June, will be sold with the Office to
the purchaser and them very liberal discount will be
made. This will give the purchaser occasional supply
Of funds which will very materially aid him in his bns
1t will be sold low and on accommodating terms
those disposed to purchase such concern Persons
wanting such establishment requested to address
their letters post paid the subscriber residing in FIRE.
Derrick Md.
BARZILLAI MARRIOTT.
November It'll, 1898. nov l0-3m
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WHOLE NO. lS4.

nua labor Through the facilities afforded by this in
stitutoD, have added much my previous scqusn-
lance with the ancient, modern and oriental languages,
as TO be able to read upwards Of fifty Of them with more
or less facility
81 trust, Mr. President, ! shall be pardoned by the
ingenious author of this letter aud the gentleman
whom It was decreased, tW. Lincoln, Esq Of Worces-
ter) for the liberty which have TAKEN unexpected,
am sure, by both Of them, in thus making public Il
discoses resoute purpose Of improvement under OBJ
saces and difficulties Of ordinary kind, which ex-
cites my admiration, may say my veneraton. Il is
enoughto make who has had good opportunities for
education, hang his head in shame"
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