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Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31

tod sla1enysc as 1obeeqIeni events
would secm satisfactorily % prove. For
% sooner had Congress- adjourned before
the members had reached their honnea, We
see that BiddIc offered 70 relieve the NOR
chants Of New York with loan Of ten
miIIicns Of dollars. Thus, showing that
the pressure, ,incalled for, was accustomed
with view to screw and force the demo-
cratic members Of Congress into mes-
sures, and wiring from them, whether or
not, renewed Of the Bank. charter, and
this failing, they were now endeavorihg TO
allure into their tolls BY favors and promi-
ses, people whom by pressure and panic
they couldnot force under their yoke
"1'he conduct Of the Bank in this single
instance was enough 10 satisfy the Amer
can people Of the danger to be apprehen-
ded from an institution possessing such
vast and overwhelming power. II, Ia 90
years, tho power Of the Bank had been 80
enormous, that in few days could reduce
the whole commercial part Of the Union
to bankruptcy, and bring the country e
the verge Of revolution, as Mr.. Clay de-
clared at Baltimore, tive are in the midst
Of revolution,"it must be apparent to a!
that in twenty years moro it would accu
mulate sufficient power to WELD the des
TIMES Of the Republic, sporting with The
fortunes and happiness Of its citizens, al
libitum. Whenever it shall be made 4
appear that it Is best that our liberties b
given up to the guardianship ola few self
constituted and irresponsible managers o
monied corporation; then, and not til
then, may the apologists Of the U. States
Bank seek for errors in the late and pre-
sent administration, with which to over
shadow its iniquities and misdoings,
Yours, &c.
MACON.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31

CorToN SPECULATIoNs.- -Biddlc, and
other large operators in cotton, are
meeting the reward they richly merit.
After directing trade from its ardinary
channels and conniving with the bank,
ofthe country to control the cotton
market, in order to add 10 their prince.
" fortunes, it seems their plans were
not sufficiently matured to enable them
to make safe retreat before the bdb.
bic burst, and they are compelled to
suffer, in part, the losses that were in.
tended for only the honest and conf
ding.
They entertained hope that the
fluctuations in the price Of cotton would
compel the planting interest to again
succomb to tho banks, and that thro
them the staple OF the country woul
be shipped to Humphreys and Biddh
to enable them again to have contro
Of the market. But even this is deniet
them.
The Planter can look calmly on and
congratulate himself that the sooner
affairs assume their former aspect and
business is confined to its proper chan
mel, the better it will be for bis inter
est. In the meantime, if necessary
he can sell the present crop for par
funds, purchase his plantation supplies
at one fourth less than the ordinary
rates, and discount as much Of our de-
preciated currency as will be requisite
to meet his payments at home.-f"e
Trader.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31
To the Editor of the p. w. Planter.
OF THE WING CONvEN.
TON, NO. l. -

DEAR SIR:
This extraordinary document is now
before US, and it needed not the above
caption to designate its character, or point
out its objects. It bears upon its very
face throughout every line and sentence,
the impression Of its fraternity. All the
arrogance-all the recklessness Of asser-
tion--all the utter disregard of truth that
has marked the whole course Of Wing ma
nagement and Wing warfare, characters
tie in an eminent degree, this production.
The committee who wrote the address
commence by telling their Wing brethren
that they are addressing "men far above
the ordinary average of intelligence. -
Such language is perfectly In keeping
with the tone and conduct Of a party that
arrogates to itself all the wealth--aIl the
honesty--all the talent and allth decen-
cy Of the couatry. While they boast Of
their own wisdom and foresight il has w.
or been iavoiite theme amongst the
Wigs to descent on the poverty and ig-
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31

VINE FoarsIoHs.--Tho Federal Wings, with
very peculiar grin, inquired of US before the
election, what Office has the President in store
Tor Col. James X. Polk; he will he defeated al
the polls, and tho executive must reward him
with oshcel" For an answer VIC would refer The
Wings to the result Of the Tennessee election
0. Whiggory!
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31

NATIONAL BaNK.-The editor Ofthe
New York Evening Star declares most
Justify that It is not the intention OF the
Wings to attempt to establish Nation
al Bank, at least while Mr.. Van Buren,
remains in Office; and yet a correspon:
dent for thot paper, and the editor
himselfhas declared that the country
cannot prosper without one. Wn@
then is their remedy Do they 60, iOI
the local Bank deposite system which
they have denounced % loudly Lei
Mr.. KennedT, and MI. Pitts inform "
what remedy they peopOse. The PEG
pie have fright tOknow, and they arc
bound to inform thcm.--Ib.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31

MAcoN--We invite particular attention to an
article in this paper, over the signature of ma
con-" In the previous number we PUBLISHED one
from the same pen, which has elected general
admiration. The author is a writer of much a.
bility, and we hope to have many lucid articles
from his gifted pen, which cannot fail to add in
terest to the columns of the Planter.
The talents of MacoHare not confined to the
dry and rugged path Of politics. He writes on
those subjects, 1--WE belieye,l not so much from
choice as a sense Of duty. He has an extensive
knowledge OF ancient and modern literature
a mind well stored with classical erudition-
enlarged and libsralized BY the study Of men g.
things--a mastery use Of language, and an ex-
tensive knowledge Of PHYSICAL science. These
added to mind literally endowed by its author
gives him an influence as writer, which few
can equal. To give an idea Of Macon abilities
as sentimental and miscellaneous writer, we
sabjoin the following:
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31
From the Tennessee Democrat
THE ISSUE IN A NUT SHELL.
Freemen!--Read, pause, and reflect!


sURy, on A NATIONAL BANK.
The Democrats want The Federal Wings
a National 1rca- Udnt a National
asury 10 keep the Bank to keep The
peoples money Peoples mo-
in. ney in.
|. Where it will /. Where it will
be in the vaults and DC in the vaults and
iron chests belong iron chests belong.
ing to the people. ing to the bank.
2. Where il will 2. Where il will
be under the care Of be under the care Of
officers appointed by officers appointed by
the president and the bank directors.
senate.
3. Where the Off 8. Where the bank
GERS who keep it gives no security at
will be obliged to all for its safe keep.
give security in dou- ing, but leaves the
bic the amount they public to depend up.
are allowed TO have on its credit anc
on hand for its safe good faith.
keeping.
4. Where, If an Of A. Where the banl
ficer touches it ille- shall have the priv
gally, he shall he H. ilegc of loaning i
able by law to pay out. and maxim,
heavy fine, and be interest on il for thu
sent to the state pri- profit Of the banl
son for two years. stockholders.
S. Where an end 5. Where Thu
will be put forever banks officers, di
to individuals specu- rector's, and favor
lating with the mo- ties, officers Of tn,
ney Of the people be- government, mem
cause not cent Of bers Of congress, an,
It can be drawn politicians, can ge
without an appropri- it out at any time, il
alton fIom congress. exchange for thei
promissory notes.
6. Where, as the 6. Where It vii
money cannot be u be the interest o
sed except for the the banks stockiiol
purposes for which ders and borrowers
it was raised, there to raise more reye
will be nobody inter- nue. from the peopl,
ested IA collecting thaR the government
more revenue than requires, SO tina
is wantedfor govern they may have tn,
ment expenses. surplus TO use them
selves.
| Z. where, II z. where, when
temporary surplus ever large surplu
beyond FIVE millions can be got, il viii
should arise, it will be loa ned to infiat,
be Immediately in credit, occasion spec
vested in productive uIation, and resul
state government IN pressure. distres
stocks, and kept and ruin.
there till wanted.
| 8. Where the mo- 8. Where the mo
ney Of the people ney Of the people
will be under the being loaned out i
control Of the people Bank customers, cal
and used only for only be- had a
the purposes for such times, and il
which i was raised. such amounts. a
will be convenien
M for the bank.
o. Where the mo- 8. Where, if III,
ney Of the govern government want
ment, separated themoney fasterthal
from the business 81 the bank il wilIin,
the banks, can be u to repay il, it cal
sed when required, stop payment, an,
without the cry Of shelter itself hehin'
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31

ELEcrIoss.--Thc news from North Carolina,
and other States, where elections have been
held, is quite gratifying to the Democrats; the
results, in these States, as soon as officially re.
ceived, will DO given.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31

cult must II BE- 70 know o.hersi We may ana
lyse our own thoughts--w we may weigh well our
acts--ccnsider our conduct under different CIR
cumsiances, and scrntenize our motises--we
may arraign the inclnations Of our hearts before
the judgment seat Of Reason. We may look %
Conscience as faithfuI monitor, harkcn a. she
chides for past ofenccs-as she warns against
evils that threaten and points to truth, to vir-
tue and to holiness, And thus We may become
acquainted with our foibles and wenknesses--
Thus we may learn to calculate tho strength Of
our principle, and draw tho balance between
our inclinations, whether they be good or wne'
ther they be evil" Thus we may approximate
towards perfect knowledge Of ourselves now
though.shall we attain knowledge Of the mass
of mankind that surround usl Shall we learn
human nature from books--the works Of Ph'loS.
ophers, poets, Sci Those who have prelsnueu
to portray human nature most accurately nave
with few exceptions, been those who lived apart
from mankind, mingled but little with the COM
mon herd Of men, and consequently knew oul
little about the passions that move tnen'' anu
the motives that influence their conduct and ac'
tons. Confined within the walls Of study the
world shut out, they contemplated alone their
own thoughts and feelings, and their works
were rather as mirror rejecting their peculiar
notions, than tho character Of mankind in gene
raj Ifa poet, the Imagination preponderates'
and consequently, men are either exalted 10
heroes and demi-gods, or else cast down 70 heli'
If drawn by the pencil of "the good man. the
painting Aatters too much the original, exempt
himself from most of the ills and vices "that
flesh is heir to" his painting presents honesty
integrity, and all the virtues, in bold reliei'
while the vices are grouped in the back ground
unseen and unobserved But on the contrary,
If misanthrope, in The breasts humankind Vice
has usurped the place Of Virtue, and Despot.
like cxpestruth and justice from his dominions
While one asserts that man was made for socc-
ty, and that strange dependency exists be-
tween men which secures their happiness and
their good. Another is heard to de
clare that man is to man the sorest, surest III.
For our part we con only say with him who cx-
claimed, "Alas! poor human nature"
MACON.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31

srEcIr.--The Bank Of France, in July last,
- oihcially returned, had in her vaults $780,.
10000. How does this compare with our sys.
TEN, where Slope digniied BY the name Of banks
hare scarcely enough to pay postage. in specicI
Still, the Bank Of France. with all it's specie ba
Sic, 10 semstimes unable to Withstand the force
Of circumstances; then, who can wonder TIM,
our shaving shops should fail7
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31

~ ~. !.
tho cry of ''war an
Tho banks.''
10. So that ,ho
bark may still have
q deep pecuniary In
terest In supporting
the party that 'sup.
ports itself.
H. So that party
men may continue
TO receive pay for
party efsic5s--and
have good fat sala.
ries as presidents,
attorneys, or agents
Of the bank and its
branch es.
IL. SO that there
may be trials Of
strength from year
- year. between
the bank and the
people at the polls,
and all the evils
which attend them.
IL. Sec that we
W.
may have a perpetu,
ual scene Of con,en.
ton abo,;. who shall
use the public mo-
ney.
IA. So that tho
bank. consisting ola
majority Of foreign
stockholders, may de
termine on what O..
casions government
may be permitted TO
defend the milton.
Is. So that when
money is scarce, tie
bank may refuse 10
pay up the depoSi,es
and compel the gov.
eminent 10 borrow
Of the rich, at their
own prices.
l6. So that the
bank may determine
when the people
shall have the means
of supporting gov.
eminent, and when
not.
~. So taat when
deemed necessary,
tho public may be
convinced by ''suf
ings'' Of the utility
ola national bank.
Is. So that paper
may hereafter be the
only circulating me-
dium.
10. So that the
bank may hereafter
regulate the peopIe't
affairs.
90. So that we
may hereafter sub
nit to bank dictation
or take consequen.
ces.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31
DESULTORY THOUGHTS.
GNoTuT SRTIAToN. TNoI,

ONUIHI ObUATUNs- HuI08. +
This has been considered, by all mankind, the
most difficult PrecePt ever given BY the Milssi-
an philosopher to bis disciples But il it be dif.
6cplt to know ourselves, how much more diff.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31

TRE PUBLIC LASns.--By estimate, the United
States has, in round numbers, O,0OO, 900 acres
Of land yet to be disposed Of
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31

American Forests. The wife OF 2
Forest, the tragedian, recently presentS
him 4 youuR Forest, at Harrisburg, "a
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31
MACON.
And what is friendship but name,
A charm that lulls to sleep,
A shade that follows wealth or fame,
And leaves the wretch to weep.

And leaves the wretch to weep.
GOLDSMITH.
He who said it, spokea libel on tho human
heart. There. is friendship which, though
not palpableand tangible TO the senses,is known
and felt by ma ny to exist--a friendship, which,
when kindlcd like the fires Of the PENSIONS, burns
brighter and brighter with flame that fades not
away. The heart is its homo and its dwelling
plaee-therc it remains, guarded and fortified by
every affection and deep toned feeling Of the
soul Who has not friendships, that ne feels a
daring assurance, can never be dissolved until
his mortal body be resolved into its elementary
dust, and the spirit returned to the God that
gave it. MACON.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31
A lille learning is a dangerous thing.

From misapprehension of the true meaning
of the author Of this line, we believe that hun
dreds have declined taking even single draught
of inspiration from the ''Pierian SPRING" be
cause they fearedthey could not "drink deep"
Many, because fortune had denied them means
by which the hallsof learning and science might
DO rendered Immediately accessible to them
have neglected IL avail themselves of the little
means within their power for the acquisition Of
knowledge, believing that 'little learning"
would prove "a dangerous thing" and thus has
many "a mute ingorious Milton" "unwcpt,
unhonored and unsung," gone down to some
neglected spot" who. with single effort,
might have "wakcd to eestacy the living Tyre, :
or ''scanned the wide world and numbered eve
ry STAR" and left imperishable and enduring
monuments of genius and greatness behind that
might remain in prestine freshness to witness
the proud mausoleums of the East and the lof
ty Pyramids Of Cairo crumbe into dust, and
their very remembrance ''pass away like thu
basclcss fabric of a vision"
nArnN
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31
- We are authorized to announc
Henry q. street

as candidate for the office Of District At
torney, for the Third Judicial District, at
she next Nov. election.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31

"Put not your irustin Piesidents.n
McDuDc.
Nor in Cashiers nor Directors, say we.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31

Is. So that a sud-
DIN pressure in the
money narket naed
not affect the opera.
tons of government,
nor drive US to the
necessity Of contrac-
ting usurions loans.
l6. So that the
national govern
ment may always
have the means Of
support without ask
ing the banks for it.
IL. SO that We
may have no more
stoppage Of specie
payments.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31
C. G. CAGE

10 candidate for the Office Of Judge Of
the Third Judicial District, to ill the va
cancy occasioned by the resignation Of the
Hon. James Walker, a, the next Novem-
Der election.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31

49, ~ L
rate from politics.
IL. so that there
may be an end 10
all inducemeni on
the part ofthc banks
10 buy up political
leaders and newspa-
pers---and corrupt
the halls Of legisla-
ton.
IL. So that there
may be no COM
plant Of the govern
ment making war
upon the banks-~or
the banks making
war upon the gov
eminent.
ID. So1that bank
and state may here
after haze no con-
Aicts, but each LEI
the other alone.
IA, So that id
case ola sreignaOa
the funds necessary
for the defence Of the
country may be at
the command Of the
government.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-31

Is. So that We
may have no more
shinplaster eras.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-11-16
STANZAS.
By WILLIAM iEGGErTt

II yon bright stars which gem the night,
De each a bissfnl dwelling sphere,
Where kindred spirits re unite,
Whom death hath torn asunder here;
How sweet il we're at once to die,
And leave this blighted worId atar,
Minds soul and soul 10 ceayc the sky,
And soar away iom star to star.
But ON. how dark, how drear and lone,
Would secl the brightest world OF bli'',
If wandering through each radiant one,
We fail to 6ud the loved OF this;
Ifthere no mo the ties shall Irvine,
That deaths co d hand alone could sever;
An then those stars in mockery shine,
More hateful as they shine forever
II cannot he: each hope, each tear
That lights the eye, or clouds the brow,
proclaims there is happier sphere
Than this bleak world that holds us now
There is q voice which sorrow hears,
When heave,,'weighs ile's gazing chains
IT'S leayeu that whispers -diy Thy tears,
The pure in heaven shall meet again.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-11-16
TAX COLLECTORS SALE.

TT WILL sell to the highest bidder tor
VI. cash, at the Court house in the town
of Lexington Monday tie 9th day Of
December next, the following lots situat'
ed in the town Oh Lexington, to Wit: loI
no. 10, assessed as the property Of John
CoIglazer, for The year 1928
Also on the same day, lot No. 10, as
scsed as the property Of JAS. Higgins, fol
the year 1858.
Also on tie same day 10, no. IS, as
sossed as the property Of L, w. Deal, lol
the year 1888.
Also on the same day, lot no. 10Y, as
sesseed as the properly Of M c. Blincoc
for the year 1898.
Also on the same day, lot no. is, as
sessed as the property Of j. +. Craw fond
for the year 1888.
Also on the same dav, lot no. 81, as
sessed as the property Of Thos. Durham
for the year 1888.
w r. BRATTON, Collector.
OF the Corporation Of Lexington.
Sept. 7, 10 Sm.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-11-16

UNEXPECTED WsALTH.-A widowed
colored woman in Laurens street who
has a family ofeight children, and who
goes out to days works and takes in
washing for living became sudden
rich last week in way she little ex-
pccted. In going home from her work
she found piece ofpaper on the side
walk, which on being picked up prov
to be 50 bill. She carried the paper
founding 10 her room, and laid it up
until the next morning, when she pro-
ceeded to an exchange office purchas-
with it a lottery ticket, which day or
two drew a prize of $4,000
The old woman, as may we'll be sup.
posed, was overjoyed at her good for.
tune, and having her prize discounted
received $4,000 in cash, which, through
1.-The medium ola friend, she Immediately
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-11-16
-s-O-S
TO 4 BANK NOTE.

Twill not take thee, ragged eli,
In payment for IN, labour-
Your yi,liany's revealed Itself,
You've robbed nyselfand nsishbor
Your very face all lie,
Your promise but a bubble;
You raise the price Of al buy,
And plunge mankind introuble.
And when we ask you for the cash
How well the matters meGded!
We find your Ban.s SIS broke 10 sn'ast,'
Or, hang you! you're suspended!
For hanks the farmer grows his coin
The laboicr gives bis earning;
The student, like a sheep his shorn
In spite Of all his learning.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-11-16


W IST of letters remaining in the Post
III Office at Franklin Mi. on the lst October,
which if not taken out by the list January next,
will be sent 10 the Gcne.al Post Office as dead
letters.
NJ Ammons, J T Alexander, Bonner & Wade,
w n Bonner, w NJ Byrd, w S Byrd, Mary
Bullock, J d Baum ., J Boyd, Brooks, VIM
Eiliugsly sem, L Byrd, w Bold, Chesholm
& Mnler, Maslin Grain 2,S K Cater, w Gates,
T. J Carroll, + J Crockett, w p Chew, J c Cut
ter, Il Davis, A f S Dumas, N Dor glas, ] B
Do,y, w II Doty, A M Ellis, J Fathe;ee Jr.,
P Flowers, l. Pennington, S d Fisher, Joel Gul-
age, d Green, G w Griffin, Griffin 2, l.
Hcucn, A Hunger, NJ Ilallon, Hays Heincr,
Hobbs & Humphreys, J Hannah, HAYS & Kim.
brough, 5 Inabenit, R Jordan, E Jackson, J
II Kin, w A Knox, John Long, J Lewis, J Mar
tin, w Morris, ] McCluskic, J McNIaster. L B
Mckay, A + Mckinney, w Miller, c Mcknight,
S Palkcs, A Patterson, w J Russell D
REYNOLDS, G Roberts, J Robson, S d Shacke
ford 2, w L Stroller, Martha A Segrest, W B
| Shepard, L w Sanders 5, ] Smith. W W Sim.
mons, L A Smith, F A Shannon, G Speghts, T
] shroyer, B Smith, W Smith, J J Sanbom, J NJ
Sharpe, w Sparks, ] A Thomas 2, d C Thorn
as 3, L F Fowler 9, f A Tanner, N Tolar. NJ b
Turner, o Taylor 3, job Taylor A, E TAYLOR 3,
NJ Taylor 8, w w Ursher 2, J Vardeman, n
II vaun, B S Williams, J Waggoner, M Wade
| ., L S Wells, ID Williams, w c Williams, G
NJ Wealherby, f A Nhitesey, NJ P Yarbo.
rough, T Marlborough. Q33)
Persons applying for letters IL the above list
will please say they are advertised.
SYL. w. JOHNSON P M.
Oct 10 4S-3w.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-11-16
NOTICE.

FTYHE undersigned having been ap.
q. pointed by the Probate Court OF
Holmes County, at the Jan. term thereof,
1889. commissioners TO audit, examine and
allow the claims against the estate of John
b. Davis, deceased, and will meet at M.
d. Haynes store, in Lexington, on the
second Saturday in each month, for The
next SIX months, for that purpose.
A. HAYS,
w. II HINES,
j. c. RAWLINGS.
May Is 81 GIN