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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-09

Hon. s. s. Pre,s.iss "A meeting OF w bigs
was held At Canton, Madison county, on the
24th ult. at which the following resolution was
adopted, Viz
Resolved, That the Wings Of Madison
county do recommend the Hon. s. S. Prentss
as the most suitable candidate to succeed the
present incumbent, the Hon. r. J. Walker, IN
the Senate fthe United States.
A committee was appointed to correspond
with Mr. Prentiss for the purpose of ascertain
inc whether he viii consent to become a can
didate for U. S. Senator We hope Mr. Prem
tiss will consent; and, no doubt, four fifths of
the people Of Mississippi feel that they would
do honor themselves and the State by placing
such man in the Senate of the U. States.
Virginia Electaons--The sad defeat of the
locofocos in Virginia is rather imperfectly un-
derstood hereabouts. A day or two since a
gentleman inquired of us, how the Virginia
elections had terminated He had seen vari-
Gus and conflicting accounts, and really did not
know whetherto believe that oracle, the Globe.
or the lesser stars that reflect its dim light, or
whether to place confidence in the assertions
of the Wing press. We, Of course, told him
the truth; gave him facts and figures, and con-
WINGED him that Old Virginia had gone for the
Wings For the satisfaction ofother doubters,
we make room for the following article from
the Richmond (ya.) Wing, which will amply
show what Virginians themselves k,aoao re-
speeding the result of the elections
1--WE had the pleasure the other day of con-
graduating Locofoco from the country upon
the result of our late elections and particularly
npon the additional strength which the bitter
abuse lavished by the locofocos upon Mr.. Clay,
had given that great man in the State. We
touched upon a tender point, in abiding to the
abuse of Mr. Clay, and our Locofoco friend
snapped his eyes and gritted his teeth, while
he said--"Yes, have denounced Clay with all
my power, and I'll do it again; just let the Is
sue come up" "But, my good friend, if you
have abused him as much as you can without
any effect, what's the use in abusing him again!
The people are wtaried out with your ever
lasting TRADES against that distinguished pa
triot. Your party's calumnes against him
have made the people think more justly and
favorably of him than ever. You hare made
him President"
The Wing victory is highly gratifying, as
giving earnest of a change of rulers and re-
form Of Federal abuses; but it is scarcely less
gratifying on account of the modification and
chagrin of the Locofocos-a chagrin enhanced
by the consciousness on their parts of having
contributed to, and possibly perpetuated Their
defeat. They loathe and abominate minori-
ty for its own sake, as saints do sin but it is
ten thousand times worse when their own ia
tuity brings it upon them.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-09

Our Cuy.--The Mayor of our city is ac-
lively and vigorously prosecuting a number of
improvements, such as cutting out and levelling
new streets and amending the ways" of others.
We always commend when there is anything
to commend, and censure when censure is
due, mea gre party politics. The improve
ments already made are such as demand the
thanks of every citizen, and we venture to say
that more profitable and useful work has been
performed on our streets this summer than in
any other previously: at least it seems SO to
us. 1t is to be hoped that every person will
promptly pay his tax, and thus relieve our pub
lie authorities from the unpleasantness of ia
king coercive measures to collect it. Mr..
James j. Brickell, the town Treasurer, is the
proper person to receive the taxes.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-09
From he ". Y. Erening Star.

We commend the following to the careful
notice of our readers, and if any of them take
exceptions to any part or portion of it, and will
communicate their views to US in writing, we
pledge ourselves to present the same to Peter
Scriber, who, from our knowledge of his cour-
teous and frank department, and character, viii,
we are sure, give them a fair field. OF one
thing also, our readers may be assured, that
Mr.. Scriber is as far Adore 'party'' considera-
tons in his views, as "party' considerations
are beloa0 the subject of his pen.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-09

Editors-The editor of an exchange paper
makes the following just and sensible remarks.
It is a lamentable fact that gentlemen Of the
quill are degenerating; that they indulge in
too much personal abuse of each other, thus
destroying the character of the press and Vi
tiating their influence.
"Some editors cast themselves so far beyond
those courtesies which obtain between WELL
bred men, that they find in then very position
an exemption from responsibility. No man
who has clean apparel himself, win return the
mud-balls with which he may be assailed by
one who has taken his stand in the ditch.''
Here's another good thing on the same sub
iect, from the New York Era
50 Personalities Of the IreSs Vulgar abuse
harms him the most who most INDUCES in it.
There is no argument in cal ing names, and
that cause must be very weak which needs
such assistance. Public opinion is setting in
very fast against this description of political
warfare, and that the time is not far distant
when good breeding will be considered one of
the necessary qualifications for an editor
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-09

The CoTToN CIRcULAR.-R , '-5ab
lieved that the late Circular, Ssu.
York with a view TO effect tho prls ..i,eb
ton, and which was at first ailrlD s.,,brsll
Bank of the United States ana l l,;an )
& Biddle, was the work of sPecOl,e.5 upss
that its promises are not 10 be rs' Dos;tsrs. !
The President of the Bank mas In. .
diselaimed all knowledge OF is I. s;astal
assures the public that SO Tar q ~ nssd
ton is concerned, no dependeasso. "a 6
placed in the promise Of adsauI boljs o
ton, which it so confidently : i coa'
Humphreys s. Biddle will non .bsv hsdi
make known the part, II any s, Ms sirsnl
authorizing the publication o. = NssEi.
and anonymous document
Wig.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-09

the assistance q -
detllrone Repubi,..oei 'ias
II. By R. s. Bio oat''' 2.
will forgive me a 6ss a Il
By Major Craven ui1 7
eApounder of the hsa1
statesman sta. and uneoOsSas
our next President ''asd o,s,5
By Maj. Tho's. &. R.
nus and enterprise Of q, Pssf
aided by justice. w + 'l e Ss.
n her hand, sweep into u
our State e. and l9dG ., s,ght q
OF self-interest; tbm. sas
we rid ourselves Of tb o,ie 3
by the destruction n , q a.ss
Bank. y 'he
BY William L. Ham,
cy--Argus-eyed--nins,,.'
Of Office and sPoils, and H.
liberties Of the peoDle ~ 9 q
By A. Boykin. Ma. s
foundation of republican,
wark Of constitutional I'M M .
BY D.. Goodwin, Of
Washington-ihe fstber :
landmark Of republicans
By Henry Dickinson, H.
ern man with American , sr.
BY Joseph w. CaTa
Mississippi, Tennessee ass +
" Without our hopes. :. a'l
"WithoHt the hume ~. sl
dears,
"Witbnut the smile f,or
"oh! whatwere man,,
BY Mr.. Marquis. lats5.iii
The only source Of dsy. io.i llsss
and wealth Of State. sss
By VIM. H. Craven. + !.
only safeguard to republa,
After the above toasts ~,
cretary presented. to the nsr, - 7
communications which Ws,s M
read. stt
Columns NJ
To The President Of the DE-,
AT the Brandua
Dear SRI regret thatI ors
ent at your fsh-fry and eelehr,t-
Of slight affection, the psrtrs,,
to which It is mnecesssry IA
public assembly. l regret mr. -
more because this Is also the in :.
venerated kinsman, Isaac Wst~ q
greater Improvements in the ~
with hook and line, than anr nsr
lived. Accept my best wishes irr,
enjoyment ofthe festivities oflbe dsrw'
present the following sentiment
" Virtue and sIntelligence-Tbe \
jewels of a free people-let these Be n
and our fathers fought not IN vain"
Very respectfully, yours in hast
WM. B. WINST1'
Columbus, Mss July 4, Il
To The Presidmgf the DAY.
Attic Brqndgpias SRI
Unexpected circumstances will pTeve
from berg present at your celebration
/ most cordially wish good tme-ani
the more sorry that cannO, be there's
derstand you have all things ueedful eI
the heat of man gratefw and glorious
present the following toast.
"A National Bank-The eyprrn
long life has taught me, that With s,,
sutution we have always had a goo3 a
but without If we have been GB5r h
OF shlnplasters. VERY reyesf5l,
R0DDY SNT
P.S. You viii find a plenir d h
Julip mint within a few feet oifs n
the west. his
BENZ. G. WEIR hs
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-09

Auditor Of Public Accouts-Our friend
and fellow-citzen, Capt. JoHN CRUsoE. has
been invited to become a candidate for this re-
sponsible office, as Will be seen in call on him
in to-day's paper We are in hopes that he
viii consent to run, as his qualifications are
ample, indeed they are superior TO most men
for an Office of thisdescription. A candidate
in this section of the State will add strength to
the Wing ticket, and we hope our friends in
other sections of the State viii concede the
office of Auditor to Lowndes county.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-09

John Quincy Adams, in his ls 955i.. ~
people of the United States, who -. -.
ed him with their abolition Peilias G : M
that the immediate abolition o. sa's. III. d y
District of Columbia is utterly mp a'a''@
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-09

Rhode Iszand.-The Wings of little Rhode
Island, are up and awake. They have nomin
ated the Hon. Messrs. Cranston and Tillino.
hast, with great unanimity, for reelection t,
Congress-and they have elected four dele
gates to the National Wing Convention to BE-
holden at Harrisburg. The delegates are al
friends of Henry Clay.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-09

The notorious Robert Dale OEs4 r, n
known as a prominent dlsciPe = ~.
Wright, and great champion o. I r l 1
and infdelity, is the locoiOcG e 4l..
Congress in the first district oil ihO''H~
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-09

: Ar excellent Habit.-The Hon. William c,
bradley who has for several years been the
standing iocotoco candidate for governor If
Vermont declines making another trial He
says the people have got such a habit Of VOTING
against nm that he despairs Of curing them. :
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-09

Progress Of Tensperauce.-By a report Of
the New York State Temperance Society, it
appears that the number Of distillenes in that
State have decreased from 1920 to 200, and
the number of gallons first proof domestic
spirits inspected inthe city of New York have
decreased from 32000O00 in 1887, to about
100000 IN 1888.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-09

Missouri,--The Wings of St. Louis held a
meeting on the 9th ut. at which they adopted
the following resolution.
"Resolyed, That although we do not desire
to foresfan the action of the National Conven-
ton m its selection Of candidates for President
and Vice President, we still cannot withhold
Inc expression OF our decided preference for
Henry Clay, as the Wing candidate for Presi-
dent, and our entire confidence in his talents
patriotism. and devotion to the whole Union
The meeting was held IN the Court House
and was all that could have been desired.
~ The Newport (R.T - Mercury has CON-
pleted its. eighty-frst year. 1t was first com.
menced in that town Gune 18th, l75sa by
James Franklin, elder brother of DIR. BENJAMIN,
Franklin.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-09

Scenes in Arlansqs.-A few days rs
N. Outlaw murdered DIR. James ?. ',fi..st
Pine Bluff; Arkansas. The brother 6..., = 81 j
ceased with the Sheriff pursued V ~. y;
Mississippi river opposite MemPns 4 -
him dead while attempting to rnaAe .
on horse back.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-09

What say the Virginia Electi'n' -
sylraaian, :. n
They say--a Mr.. Van BureR' '
from that char. prentice.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-09

1T was high time We say, thal " = 9ssiI
of plundering the treasury, sh9uS
end to. "-Giobe,
+ Look out for some splendid aehs'e Chez. I
plundering- The Globe never deno.@
culation unless some scheme Oh IaS'.s-..tlrs
foot. The devil always commences
by quoting scripture.-M q. DE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-02-16

Mr. ROBERTSON su"u..
which had fallen from the gentleman from na"....>.
Edmunds1 that The zeal object BE- had in view IN Offering
his anne ndme nj was defeat this bill appeared Il"
him tMr J that there some disguise about the
amendment He would have been better pleased II Inc
gentleman had come out with declaration OF war 10
knife against this measure and then II Eght nave
been treated accni dngiy |, vas was now plan, now
ever, that upon the fate of the pending amendment
depeded the defeat OF this bill he cneo
upon the House TO be guarded IN their acl!on-'o look
10 the consequences that were involved IN lhs issue
The question was-whether the Stale was prepared 10
abandon The work? He would nsk gentlemen II they
were to 90 before the people, end say that hey must
cun,i,ue to bear the burden Tor years 10 come-'he
weipt of deb, under which they had been long sui
Erine and that no effort should be made 10 bring the
involvement to consummalIon. lie argued that The
work mad zone on so far that could not now recede that
it must be COMPLETED To stop short would be the height
of Gdlv Some Of the most eminent and distinguished
men hat had ever adorned The annals Of Virginia. had
been warm advocates Tor the completion at tins great
work as calculated 10 promote The prosperity ana wei
fare If the State He maintained that As the Common
wealth valued It's fair fame and character, 81 was bound
10 prosecute this work. He saw the brightest prospects
of its consummaon He congratulated the House and
the Common wealth the aid lie TRENDS oil tins msa-
sure had received in the operation OF The rnemuers
from Nausemond, Williamsburg, and Accomac. lie
trustd the amendment would be rejected and that The
bill would be passed.
TIE Question was then taken on The amendment OF
MIR Cdmunds and decided in The negative, as follows:
3vs-h,essrs Wood. Nj CIIniick, Snodgrass. Merritt
HaIins Wilcox Curdwel Broadus, Vaughan. Lon
mcr Ball Smith of Gloucester, Turner, Ednnnds 81
Halifax, Park, Flowers, Armstrong, Smith Of Isle o.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-02-16
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

message was received from the Senate, stating that
they have passed the bill. entitled ian aci dvorcing Jane
l.. Evans. from her husband Ephraim Evans
Petitions were presened:-By Mr. SOuTHALI.. from
citizens of Charlottesville aud vicinity for the location
of Bank at Charlottesville. Also, from Stephens
Bears Tree of color, for leave 10 remain in the
C0mmonwca,h-By MIR OFERRALL, from The trusters
OF the town of Bath, in the county of Morgan for law
authorizing them 10 sell such portions OF the public
square as they may deem expcdent, with such resrc
tons as the General Assembly may seem f,-By Mr.
SorrHALI, from citizens of AlbemnrIe, for amend.
ment Of the law respecting the Public Warehouse al
Charlottesville.
The bill authorizing sum Of money to b. raised by
lottery for the benefit Of the Washington Academy Of
WeslmoeIahd, being read the second time, the question
on its engrossment was negativPd.
On motion Of Mr.. ROBERTSON, RrS0'rcd, That the
Select Committee Banks inquire into the expediency
OF incorporating the City Savings Institution in The
City of Richmond
A bill TO amend the act, entitled San act providing
for the assessment Of lands in this Commonwealth
passed March "a, 1885, taken up, motion Of Mr.
kiHSEY
MIR. STEPHENSON moved to postpone the bill inGef-
nely.
This motion was opposed by Messrs. KINNEY, BAr
SuERHARp, and SMITH OF l. OF w and negau'
On motion of Mr. SMITH, Of |. of w, i
BOARD OF AGRlCULTUP
A bill 10 establish Board Of Agr;'
the third time, Mr.. VENABLE ma
favor.
The question was then t.
bill and decided in the u
Ayss-Nlessrs So"i .nn.
Kinney. Snodgrnss - .. Il.
son, Vaughan. .yne,
Sberrard. Be- -~u aerfeld
Turner, J =. tits. Tyler,
WASN'T: nd H. "ha Tayoe,
Cor =, : VI. 81 NJ Hay
y That longe am Watts, Lang.
hi 81, serted upon ell, Tunsrall, Harris
Yea t.rient nor ~ -Peton, Robertson, Ley
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-02-16

Irvey for a canal, from a point at
or near henuie,s Landing, The Eastern branch of
Elizabeth River TO point at or near North Landing on
North River, read The second time, and after some
remarks 10 its favor by Mr. ROBERTS, ordered 10 be
engrussed for a third reading
JAMES RIVER AND KANAWIIA COMPANY.
The order OF The day was resumed at IL CLOCK, being
the consideration of the bill TO provide an additional ca
pi,a for The James River and kanawha Company, and
Tor other purposes.
The pending question on the motion OF Mr.. Ed.
NuYDs Of Halifax 10 strike out the 10Th section, which
is in the following words:
$40 When The Company shall have subscribed for
twnths Of the aforesaid oil SIX millions oil dollars,
and shall have borrowed the amount so subscribed Tor,
linen the corporate funds Of the Company shall be bound
as the primary fund for the payment OF the interest ana
the redemption Of the principal OF the loan, ano 'ie
Stale shall be regarded subscriber for the remaining
three fillhs Of the said six millions Ut addItlona capa
amounting TO three millions hundred thousand uoi
lars payable alter the first Of January, 10 the ysa
teen hundred and forty one, al such tunes "nu !" suo
su,rs "a the President and Directors OF the company
MAY frnr lime to tine desgnate PROVIDED iat mol more
,hon nne million of dollars shall be required from the
I:hs amendment, was supported BY Nessrs. WITcHER,
yrpry and GnopE. and opposed by Messrs. VENABLE,
DoamAs FErroS and TYLER
rafors the question: (at quarter before oclock,)
IL I ..suoEs Z moved an adjournment, which was car
Friday, FsJ Is, 1889
message received from the Senate, stating that
,bry have passed The bills entitled San act concerning
The Valley Turnpike Company and Gan act to amend
the charter Of The Borough Of Norfolk
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-02-16

,,s nomination with which the Convention o,, WAS as
define Wv 'norm me In pursuing this course, may De
sy aosc whose kindness and partially h"ss m
,cn ~ Silrs The continued ascendancy OF "hich IS
r'ar' ,.rd wish OF the Republican party There are
tie ~ c,rr Republicans this District 'ehoSe y"'ts
trw''fI, t,,,onn end union would doubtless be more
and whose abilities to render es'r pSpm s
sGrfF -, superior to any which the parliaii'y OF my
serrIce az h.yc induced them to nscrib" TO me.
6,n1s "c1snn tender TO you Sir, my thanks Tor tue
10 "r,,.ry and friendly terms in which you commn
c'mH ~ -, n,oce,dirgs Of the Convention, and have
r;'"I a. The assurance of the esteem with which
So, 's'! ''F EDMD. w. HUBBARD.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-02-16


revive,
flight than hrn ...
han Dor crowded
ing We should i
spirit We should see IN
monuments which we CO. and
pleasure He said that we have pros.
perty and happiness among US, ana eXer-
else our patir nce and perseverance, aud lie our
conflicting opinions, we should overcome ali e obsta.
Giles BY which we are encountered, and succeed in
rendering the Common wealth of Virginia fourlsblng
as her neighbnrs.
Mr. EDMUyps Of Halifax commenced, by observing
tina, he had many and important amendments TO
Offer besides the he had already introduced He
confessed h he had Stoned with astonshment 10 'he
very extraordinary remarks which had fallen from gen
temen on the subject. All The elements of magma
ton and figures Of speech instead Of figures oi arIl'
mec had been introduced here. lie had been equally
surprised. too, al the Of other gentlemen, who
had dwrlt upon the ncalcuabe benefits that would, IN
their opinion result from extending this great wo'K 10
the West. He regarded this plan Of financial po-
licy whether the State should subscribe three-tiI!s
and guarantee the other two-ffhs: 1t was qnes
lion be decided by tgues-a purely financial lhfS'
ton. He commended that the bill vas an arllul os'
ynise and that should the House adopt il, an en-
nual loss of Si00000 would be imposed upon the
State until such time as the stock should rise 70 us
par value when it might be sold out and the treasury
relieved from the burden He appealed TO by te
Depuate from Accomac, TO tell him how the S24UohOu
could BIZ subscribed unless the Stale made the suoscrp
ton He would contend that the Commonwealth oueh'
to deal ou, handed justice TO all the Companies
alike and that should act towards this Company pre-
cisely done in every other State.
Mr. + went into arithmetical statements Tor Inc
purpose Of showing that the Stale would be loser ny
lending any further aid TO this Company. Under Inc
ari,hmeiicaI view of the which he had taken II was
quite clear that the Commonwealth would have TO pay
the interest He felt certain that under this bill no'
dollar would go into the Treasury on the estimate OF ne
works. The proposition was as clear as the miI.uaS
SUM- Did not gentlemen that the State worid nave
all events pay the interest on six millions Oh
lars? t. ere was doubt, in his mind, that IL "ou'u
have to do HAT until The stock rose 10 par IT,,
Mr.. STUART remarked, that The difficulty IN "i"cn ,
the gentleman from Halifax (Mr. EpNuSpO IhVoi'ed
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-02-16
MARKETS-FEBRUARY ID.
c t2d wear OF her

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ID.
WHrAr-S1 rs a ! 80.
amount of or 600 barrels made since the receipt OF
advces per Cambridge bringing Liverpool dates to yin
ultmo.
Toa.cco-New Lurs SO . a 10; New Leaf ST. a
1914; Old Lugs 50 ~ l-2; Old Leaf, compIon TO
mddIng Sl3a 10, middlIng 10 good SO IL 10 49,
good and fine SI7 j.. . .,.,.. con
was refused to-day Since last report we have re-
ceived accounts ohe Stocks in Europe which stood on
3ls uec last 81 03G hhds against 80 c3 hhds on hand
'''' wv wlNFREE, WILLIAMSON & co.
EBALL at The Louisa Courthouse Hotel on The eve
"a y ming of the LIST day OF March. The propne'o.
PLEDGES himself 10 give such entertainment as cannot
f;I - nresse MANA Frs.
Feb l6 g
NY v1ioo Of Deed Of the By 5na
49, nsa Of s "ss ~o .a 2nd day of
March next 1890 SALE the Tavern OF mf a.
IL oac me fos saS Sea cSsd
and G"IG hs n"s and ohsr
,h.reOn Aens ,hal convey such title ory as
vss,eI in Us by sa A.o the same time and place. we
~'IseIi a set oil D'e"'"''" THOMAS j. WHITE,
ph,G fs7-2aw,dsl Trustees.
HAIE OF NEGROES.-Pursuanit to decree OF the
"a county court of Hanover, in the suit of Cren'
shaw and others against Crenshaw, we shall sell to the
highest bidder On the 9Th day OF The present mon'i'
Deb at the late residence Of Joel Crenshaw dec d. IN
the county of Hanover upon credit of twelve months
three valuable Negro Women. The purchaser VIII be
reapi,ed 10 Give bond or bonds with approved security
WASHINGTON &. CRENSHAW,
HENRY POLLARD.
EDWARD J. CRENSHAW,
Feb1 [o7-tds] Commissioners.
MARSHALL THEATRE.
Third Night of Bulwers Play of The Lady Of Lyonf'
md second time of the Nautical Drama Of The Spifrs.
SATURDAY EVENING, February 10,
Will be presented the New and Popular Play OF
The Lady Of Lyons. -
XII N0I"rr Mr. GEO. JONES.
To conclude with the Nautical Drama of
The Spitfre'