Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-08-31

City called lie "Dem0calic States Rights Tn
ION edited by Jas. ". NcKinstTy ESQ. It's
conducted with great spirit and ability. We hope
tha. its light w'll d,ssipato The mlsts Of federal
Wh'ggey IN Yazoo county, and bring her back
to the right track.
A new democratic paper has lately been ss-
lablished al Salem, TipPah. co. Nj. by Robert
l.. Pegues Esq and called he Salem Free Press
II is Of the right stripe aid lis conductor eyin.
ces no little talent and industry. Success 10 him.
Col. l.. A. Besancon has disposed Of his IN
teresl in the Nalchez Free Trader, and has re-
tired from the edtorshiP Of that journal. Col. b.
was one Of the ab!est and most efficient Of the
editorial corps ia The Southwest. In the hard
fought political battles Of '35 and 80, no man in
tho State did better service in the cause Of demo.
cracy than no did. We much regret hts retire.
ment from the editorial char. Whatever may be
bis future pursuit in lie, may health and happI.
ness attend him.
Gen. Charles NJ. Price Of Jackson has taken
charge Of the Mississppian. II continues to be
conducted with its usual ability. Gen. Price in
his Introductory address, says:
"In assuming charge Of the MIsslssippian, 1t
is due 10 lis patrons TO say, that the politics Of the
paper will remain unchanged.
I" Fully satisfied as to the correctness Of the
cardinal doctrines Of the Jetfersonian school Of
politicians, shall study to advance, and main
tain them to the utmost Of my power.
"Thc motto Of the Democratic party IS equal
rights and privileges" Our proudest ambition is
ever to be found At our post in defence of the
banner bearing this inscription.
THE Misslssppian will continue to oppose all
shinpaster hunks, and increasingly 10 advocate
the great cause Of bank TeIorm.'
Arrival OF THE CnArMANs.--Our play.
going citizens will be greatly pleased to learn that
the Messrs. Chapmans, with full Theatrical
corps, have arrived in town. They have gained
great celebrity. as travelling company, and in.
deed are considered wherever they have been, as
first rate actors. The papers in the northern and
western parts Of tho State, where they have been
playing lately speak ofthem in the hghes, terms.
They will make their debut in a few nights
Let's give them a hearing
The Fourth number Of "a citizen of Mssissip-
Pr" which we give on our first page, is worthy of
an attentive perusal. We commend il TO the
especial attention of the various candidates for
the Legislature in northern and eastern Missis-
siippi.
W Folks majority in Tennessee is moi less
than 2500--Add $4,000 to this, and you will
have about tho majority that Van Buten will get
in the state in 1910.
o~j~Fiye bales of the new cotton crop, was re-
cev.d in New Orleans on the 9Th INST, and SOLD
for Is cents.
IIrNRy CLAY.--The melancholy condition t,
which this once eminent man is reduced furnshe
| moral to the youth of our country of exceeding
| value EARLY in lilo he enjoyed he ee~6de"o
and respect Of the purest men Of the Republic
|
How sadly has no disappointed The noble expec
lotous promised by the high auspices Of hi
youhl In an evil hour he was bcset by the Sc
duc,ve influence Of power.
| Ambition was his destroyer. lie basely be
| trayed his friends and proved recreant to his en-
" principles. lie has since received the COZ
domination Of the people lie is now wanderin
around the country pre- sssedIy to Crafty "jw
nile curiosity" but really to repair his shaiterc
reputation, and TO secure, i possible. the FEEDER
nomination to the Presidency.
His time is occupied in making indecent h'
rangues from tavern steps, rail roads depots, an
other places where he finds few congrcgated
hear his worn out tale of corruption. No no
trum vonder ever pulled his quackcry, with ha
the perseverance aud extravaganza that this iii
Grant candidate does his own qualifications {
} the Presidential chair,
The Federal Jghig Pdriy.--.The cour
. which this patty have thought proper TO putsu
is thus graphically depicted by the editor of 4
Providence Herald.
"Al the principle they have is opposition.
: TINS is their password, their rallying point al
4 their ground Of action. Without any means
propose, withou, any definite theory to Gun
them and without any special object in view
: wealth aud power, they stand ready 10 oppose Q
cry thing, good or bad which originates with i
c friends OF tho administration, whatever may
: It's merits or dement's. Without argument, wi
out honesty, and without truth, their only we
pons are SANDER and dcnunciatlon. Witho
, system, without regard to the rights and intt
ests of The people at large, and without any 9th
bond Of union than sordid interest and unhallo,
$ cd ambition, they would sacrifice even the Co
: sIltuIiou TO mere opposition. This IS their tr
= political cognomen."
# The British Government is about TO lry a no
el and expensive experiment in relation to lett,
!, posioge---the progress Of which ought TO
y watched with some attention. for f success
d the same principles ARE applicable 10 our post
i. fee establishment and the advantages would
immense. The man. which we beiieAe haS he