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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-08

az Henry Clay. i. Cson Of Senator Clay9
recently sold Is imported improved shoEt-hom
Durham Cow, PFinross. 70 John and Richard
r .1elis Kenipe| 81 ioE <.ll
tie highest price ever given ~ . COW. II The
United ale .e8Hr 1000
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-08

- 81 rs eais work s. Is
I'D count / Is Great laak g enter upsn
he er
Dec 90.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-08

Nom VAN B6REN ABoLirloN. Blythe
extracts given from the correspondent Of
the Cincinnati Gazette, il viii Be seen thai
by a combination OF. Abolitionists and Ad,
amiuistration men in Ohio. violent Abo-
litionist is elected tothe United States Sen.
ate. Can the South doubt, from such
signs as these, with which pAnzz,, she 70
iItIcaI AbolitiOnists 60 hand in hand7
To-day, 50, the whole strength to a
man, pumped in ballots for FagpaS, and
he a5ds elected. Ewing had liflv votes
and Wood one vote. =
The Vans took fright At the threats oil
the PhilanitTopist and othel abolitionists,
and so elected Tappan, just by way oil
compromise, as tho Fc.election Of lorris
was out Of the question"
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-08


ven. We ave into or4 cc -
end conn lions Tslsclng
nbon ls eial Ga. e6s ata iinaigidu-
"a hos ID So lI'i ave n,
n con ZEE. seriously injured Alb
C ic "a
81 ~ spsr, s n nas ~ Pe
5mnlis IA, V.e We osn
aiIsrabls conciusi0n. % refuse admission into
our columns hereafter, ALL d icaiions d
rersoual nu'rre We ina fhat re ~ dee
not 90 ali fesoIl on.s 8 loI The lc. q friend
ai,;o ve experience. and the laceTatea feelings
We are doomed % suller. i On any occasion
Another rsirhi7 reason s, that society and
human o "a that tie
friends 81 tie inisring and those q The injured
VII alrag
esd 81 soa lselng d = wide circle,
Those pho uay consider fhsnsaEes aggrisV-
"a, have many other and better sources to OBJ
tain redress from, than tae public Pres and
to them We shah hereafter selsr those who De-
sire our aid ina Disseminating her invidious
opinions Of their enemies. The Press must be
used for more noble and oriols purposes than
personal elimination and re-crimipation and
believing we arscorreotiin ourYiewa upon this
subject we trust the public win fully apPTe-
ciate our motives ID taking our ri stand
: 5E = -
A Coon JokE.-In our last paper 50 conf
dentof success were we, that we published on
intention Of dlriiyii1g drove Of Loco eeos ul
Salt River on Thursday Fhe tables aretup
ed, however, and we are Unexpectedly higl
and dry at the head waters Of said stream. 4
/ hcetious friend Of ours sent us = blank note q
Saturday, enclosing the article referred :
without word Of comment Whoever be i
we must acknowledge the gennineneas Of b
wit, and inform him that we enjoyed q heart
laugh over bis note. as
i ADAMS eoUFr4 ~At Wing conventiO
held in the city Of Natchez few days sincl
the following gentlemen were appointed deli
gates to attend the Wing State Convention
il be held ii Jackson ais.Aisa sl ss
II -. nj st:
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-08

CHTNA, on TREE Co.'s. MI. ]. r, Callan,
of Waahineton City, has recently received
500 ears Of China Corn, which he offers for
le-This corn differs from an others b.
growing and branching Ike a tree, and bearing
the ears on the extremity Of the limbs; Is very
prolific, and natures in 60 days from planting
lie says the seeds from which, L was produces
were accidentally discovered IN tea-chest
direct from China.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-08
THE RESULT.

The election which has just terminated, re
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-08

BFFrfNe al EksrI6rss- -. bilI has been
introduced into tie legislature b Missouri %
put stop 70 this pegniciOus system Of gam
bling. The debates on the subject are ex-
ceedingly sirOng.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-08

ss A PolYGA nITsr.-1 be Boston lieEaldsiates
that man BY the name Of Henry Lowell, was
recently eonvietedof marrying The tenth wife,
the other nine beng stIl alive 7as s
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-08

ADAMS eoUNr4 "a Wing Convention
held in the city Of Natchez a few days since,
the following gentlemen were appointed dele
gates to attend the Wing State Conventional
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-08

Weare indebted TO the politeness Of the
Editor Of the Naichez Courier, for copy
of his paper Of the 29th Dec. from which
we learn that the Banks Of that city re-
sumed on the day previous. The New
Orleans Banks resumed on the oath, which
probably FASTENED the action ofthe Match
ez Banks. Mr.. Black informs us thatthe
run upon shem was very slight, and p lbIic
confidence was increased BY the cireum.
stance Of the resumption having been
hastened.- Kieks6iEg Register. rE
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-08


FIhE-on Sunday evening last, II about 3
o'clock, the frame building adjoining the Tom
bigby Bank. VASE discovered tobe on fire. By
great exeTtion very little damage was coca.
STONED. # the wind had been hiah ana the
fire NOT timely arrested several fine builainps
would have been reduced toashes. Our cilii-
zens have another warning which We inst
they viii lay to heart and prompt them to
take immediate measures to frrriish engines
andaother means Of extiinaaishino. 6Spe-. ~
funds cannot Be- raised =. -.
purpose OR city council ooellt IS borrow ,.,lt.
Isy q he fahof the city. Vresskise or
citizens not % wait too lone. warning afer
warning Is passed nnheede5 aid ne
some irnmsaiiats measures afe taken q 81.
tect ourselves. We may fiId ourselves. some
aay' snyeloped q flames and out All civ {
heap Of mould rims.
-
a tRR CoarArY. We .ars plas q -
that sonieo Cur Is. voll..' r,a.. ~
llaiIad 8 d isIss TliTs ria.sns,...
invite % i b s-,s 81. =
y can bs Sen atts 6tols q n 80
edwin s. Cd
ATS The g mai ron
North again iailsa On Sunday epr;rs ~
ne ~ - 49,
r
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-08


a Ckarch bloom spite 81
Farmer 81 Dec. 5, states that tie
Church IL the west part 81 Rev
vas blown % pieces with PoP
night Of 20lh ult. The Rev. y.
had dSli1 d lisco1aeahere On -
and had given notice thar b So.
er another on tie same su9lssl
evening Of fha 29ih. re pFeFsn
unsnowp person placed 2 keg g
under the pulpit. and set IRE g
Church sas d6m0lished.
qe r-as B 1iafs Vros
fczl1la = 'oIai "a bis Rel
Congress warning. he he ~.
ped D. hin s57ibdsiibls. i
hv lia b5sld b
Wa iarcf Us risk would
creased Conrre sh0uld
q I'1'7 ~ throwing secRfl'
n1 rl tIre
a
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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-08

DefaleGtion of Samu'l SpGEtlOOut,--
The amount distracted from the public
revenue, by the late CoIlector Of customs
for New York, is.at length made known,
1t is stated officially at S1,S74,149.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-08

s N "a 81 fs
Nh. PRIcE-1Rs lass District Atforney.--
The Solicitor to the Treasury, having written
70 the Collector to request that he and the, D.
States Marshall for the District Of New York.
would examine Mr. Prices accounts with the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES gentlemen have accord
ingiy commenced examining. Tie defalcs-
tons already asceFtaiAea, amount to between
$4,000 and $4,000. 95n
s5sai ssa I sa
TIN Sun TREAsuRshs IrErnsa 81 Enc
LANp.R johnson, the caticstutist, q New.
York, hes got out 4 capitai caicat.rs -
embrace, n England. between Swartwoot snd
Price. SwartWout has ct \ baa & .5an
and Rieeof ! 200 Goo SIN, ~ IS Y;ll
Welcome. thou Il I'd psi.s
BE oracle of q an - "a q :.
h0pe yon'Ys cot Handsome
w &aea We ~ motion 81 the Bs :,
SOP
- TIE Rev. Gardiner Sprinu. = NJ.
York Is delivering II st CITY I -, 81 =.
tufee b ths delese1ioa les 81 ne eo :.
the Aboh6onits. Iftks + IS
EN- sia who are posed S t6s jsss.;s.
would generally take IS tf;s
Isl IS IS n.,s, Soa slSy
- -
~ = r though sta iva
tEeaurY pIunilerinr - ten ,,@1,
l.s,.ssSs &c.. s4
iq zen - ~ direct
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-08

Judge BENJAMIN TAPPAN Of Steuben.
vile, has been elected u, s. Senator BY
the Legislature Of Ohio, il place Of Hon.
Thomas Morris, whose term expires in
March. Judge Tsppan is an Abolition.
ist, and Loco Foco. He is the broth
er of Arthur Tlppan Of New York, the
great leader of the AboIitionists, He is
said to be ademocrat By profession and d
aristocrat at heart Nashville Wing.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

WAsHINeroN CRY, Dec. ~, 1850.
Being one Of the " elect" myself. feel bound 10
do all the good for the '.impenitent and uon-
elect" With this view, have this day written an
who are now in thi. csy drinking Gin and sstios.
eering for the Office Of chaplain to Congress.
hope it will be read, and be made "the subject OF
prayers" by every rascally ioahng psrson who has
left his flock st distance for the purpose Of coming
here to put his fist into the public chest and drag
from 1t eight ten dollars day, for doing out a
morning ditty Of gross Hypocrisy.
II they don't quit this vile practice, they will, in
the classical language Of the Rev Mr.. Manners .ail
20 10 hell, and mistake" There are about forty
Of these oafng country fellows in the city already
Read read this annexed cpistle you loaing parse
Yours truly, TOBIAS TRoTr.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

HE CoLLEGIANs AND The SsxroN-A few
evenings since, the students Of Columbia College
into scrape which has made talk
ABOUT town, although none Of their body have made
their appearance before any OF the public tribunals,
as might have been expected. 1t seems that for
some time part OF the students have been in the
joyment OF large room, in which they have held
the weekly meetings Of several societies that exist
within the college. This apartment, which was
called the Societys HAIL. abuttes on the house o.
cupied by the sexton of ST. Thomas church. and
the orgies held in this hail. seem to have given dire
offence to that venerable functisnary. Last week
he proceeded to the principal Of the college, and
made such representation to that dignitary that
the students were deprived Of the use Of the hall -
irrtated at this proceeding. deputation from
their body waited on The sexton, and as he refused
them any explanation but on the contrary, treated
them 10 Considerable proportion Of threats the de-
pufation compelled the noiens c0ens to go be-
sore TIER prime pal long confab tnsued between
the dignary OF the College, the depuaton, and the
man oI aust and ashes,' In which much learning
ana eioqucnce were expended side, and much
VII ana droery on the part OF the builder of graves
wherein would appear, the latte come of second
pest, Tor the principal announced it as his intention
10 restore 70 the young gentlemen the Of their
han. AT this resolution, the sexton waxed very
wrotA' and said that he should arm himself with
some sort OF deadly weapon, and il annoyed again,
some OF his tormentors might give employ ment to
some one one o. a ms fraternity rather prematurey
TINS idle threat, the youngsters first laughed
put thinking that 1T might be capital joke to turn
the tables on the SEXTON Of the party ran 10 the
residences OF the alderman and assistant Of the ward
and brought those to Illustrate the bloo5
thirsty intentions Of the warlike manufacturer of
sepuichres At sight Of the peace officers the filler
up, OF mems latter ends became completely chop
Iaien, agreed to beg pardon, and preliminaries Of
peace were accordingly signed, and all parties
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

DEC; I'd nautical rsb6er.-On Friday after
noon black sub-treasurcr employed ON boarI phil,
adeipha craft, lying at the foot OF Pike ST. "Swar-
wonted with shin plaster issued by the Girard
Bank Tor the supposed value Of 5000. He imme-
new rugged his hull and upper works and melted his
shin plaster at deduction Of per cent
OF the profit on the clothes. He then took passage
to the city OF Brooklyn, and having fell in with some
dark eyed and dark skined houris, was making him
sell and them a. happy ~ circumstances would sd.
INIT, when the felicity Of the party disturbed by
the appearance OF police officer, and the subtscs.
surer recondncted to this city, his clothes strip
ped from his carcase, and he CONSUMED ito the
tombs His name was Alexander Molst, and the
owner OF the shin plaster was Shedman Tilton, the
master Of the vessel.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

il does occasionally disorder TO tho galleries; the
disorder and confusion are all below. The crowd In
am quite at q loss to know-but on the whole, they
behave themselves with great decorum Inc
young loafers, however, who are permitted to hnd
their way into the ladies' gallery, are not always the
most gentle manly in their department.; for some OF
them very rudely seat themselves the backs OF
the benches and stretch their legs the seats,
resting them the opposite side and often close oy
the heads Of the ladies. u would be fine spectacle
for the len Of Mrs. Trollope. The cushions, 100,
are trampled upon by their dirty boots and they
think nothing Of standing upon the seats and clean
ing their boots upon the cushions intended lor the
ladies 20 sit on The rule, think, should be rigid
ly enforced, which prevents all men, but those who
accompany ladies, or who are introduced by MEM
bers Of Congress, from going into that gallery.
There Is a great deal of beauty now IN tins city,
and the capitol is sometimes radiant with it, though
from the constant crowds Of the other IT IS dl-
cult TO have fair view OF ii. l have never known
the ladies to visit the capitol early in the session
before, but all are fond Of excitement and they ex
pected to meet with it on this occas ion.
The operatic corps are now here, and have good
houses-I cannot say a French wrinnr says, Out
monateur ceTfafnmeHt les lois le government ietdt
sout queque chose; Mais, monsieur, les acteus, les
Gctrices." The actors and actresses are nothing
new, compared with les memories, whose proceed
ngs engross the whole attention and interest of the
public.
by the next in rank. Hobbie, who does not seem
to be a favorite with any body. fudge he is
with mel Party will be the ruin OF this country
The government has been in a state OF revolution
ever since the commencement of this session The
house is not yet organized, and it is, just now, i'm
possible to say when it will be.
meeting of the convention Of silk growers will
be held at the capitol this evening" when, as usual
agreat deal of nonsense will be uttered, in what
called addresses. Though no public notice
given, the crowd will be great. The morus mnlti-
caulis business has turned out to be,
pected, pretty much Of humbug.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

WARRINGTON, Dec. 18th, 1899.
The dinner or supper which l mentioned in my
last, TO be given by the wings in Congress to the
members OF the Harrisburg COW ention, took place
last night, and went of with great sciaf. The
verify tavern keeper, Jesse Brown. furnished IT,
and about tive hundred guests sat down at about
seven o'clock, TO one IL the finest enter ailments
have seen for long time. There were some Ioafers
Their subscribed nor were invited-but belonging to
the party, lat least Dominally) they thought sup.
pose. they had right 10 seats at the table. Judge
White, Of Tennessee, presided, and MIR Crittenden
acted as Vice President. Great harmony prevailed,
and the company seemed TO enjoy Themselves with
out measure. Mr.. Clay, Mr.. Tyler, Mr.. Wise, sc.
&C.. addressed the company in short, pertinent and
eloquent speeches; the substance Of which will no
doubt, soon be given in SEINE Of the wing papers.
shall not attempt TO give you sketch, lest might
rect. Though wholly unexpected, the nomination
Of General Harrison IL becoming more and more sa-
tisfactory TO the wings. Are you acquainted with
Governor Tyler, the present nominee for the Vice
Presidency He Is fine specimen Of the Virginia
character; bold, high minded, generous and courte-
Gus. All like him who know him, and in his own
state he 10 very popular, as he deserves to be.
Mr.. Wise is winning golden opinions Of all sorts
81 men. His speech az the dinner was characterized
BY great force, pertncncy and effectiveness, and
was received with great satisfaction and applause
His conduct In the House, far during this session
has sstonshsd more than yourself II has been
marked with the GOODNESS, afab,lity. wisdom and
decision of = Philosopher aad patriot. knew not
how the House would have got along, IL he had NOT
been there; and certainly II not at all expected
from the temper and warmth he usually exhibits
But he seems TO be Of nature 20 acquire soolness
and temper asthe storm RACES around him The scenes
of confusion and disorder exhibited IN the House
Tor some days past, were AZ painful nc thev were
disRracefu, and yet nothing like rage was manifest
3D. The fntelligencer 10 mistaken In sttnbuting, a.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17
TERENcR.'
WAsHIreron, Dec .l4, IO O'CLOCK, P. M.

The dongs in Congress Saturday soon told.
In the Senate1a resolution passed that the President
should Immediately appoint the standing committees,
except the chairman Of the Committee on Commerce,
for which Office Mr.. William r. King was chosen
by ballot, and the Senate adjourned without trans
acting any other business.
In the House, another attempt was made by White
Of Kentucky, to allow the New Jersey wings to vote
for Speaker, but this frustrated BY Mr. Wander.
poe who moved the previous question. The House
then went into election for Speaker. All five Of
the New Jersey wings then jumped up, after the
other, and demanded that their votes should be re-
corded for Speaker, and added that they voted for
John Bell Here the proceedings were truly laugha-
ble At last the telers reported the result Of the
first ballot to te thus 235 votes given; lis neces
sary for a choice. The votes stood thus:
John Bell received 100 Francis w. Pickons,
john w. Jones, ll3 Dixon H. Lewss,
William c. Dawson. u CIV. Hopkins,
The Jerseymen have again demanded that their
votes should be recorded for Speaker. A dozen
jumped up at once, and all began to declam furousy
The Honse was one scene Of rude commotion and so
continued until nine at night, when they adjourned.
In the interval. they ballotted FIVE more times for
Speaker, and the result stood thus on the several
hall
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

DEC I6-Dr. Thomas F. Gage was brought up
and liberated, giving bail in the amount of $4,000
The People cs. Albert L. Merriam.-This unis-
terestng case dragged its slow length along through
out the day, without eliciting any thing worth no.
clerks Of the City Bank, that Miller s. Baucker had
for some years kept account at that institution
Charles g. Kellogg, the prisoners partner was *
amined at great length, but the only fact that appear
ed to bear on the case, was, that the partncrshin
commenced ON the first Of Sept, 1885, and closed in
December 1889. When the counsel had done with
Kellogg, the court adjourned.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

FUNNY CoMrLAisr.-The penny Signal, is con
ssantly complaining that il has printed and published
too few papers to supply the demand. No doub, Of
u Hardly day passes that IL does not print too
lew, TO be able to make both ends meet. However.
don't let u despair. En- aranf. A fourishiaa news
paper establishment 10 not created by Boosting or
Dragging Hard work, industry, talent, and tact of
every kind are the elements of success In four or
hve years the Signal and the Despatch and the Tat.
tier may Psy their wsy-not sooner We know
what we speak Of when we say so
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

Before Judges Thompson and Belts.

me United States %. Samuel II. Vood-This
,Iiai was resumed, with an argument on point Of
law, which occupied the court for three hours The
district Attorney to reply and at the close of
inc learned gsnteman's speech, the court rose and
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

The House then adjourned melton Of Mr.. G.
III. Williams, that all further baloting be suspended
till Monday next
l, is even doubtful IL we get Speaker then. The
wings begia give up all for lost but still they will
die most devilish hard Such is The opinion Of
Tomas TRorT.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

srRExr BrseARs.-There is an unusually large
number Of street beggars about Let the authorities
correct this evil These beggars GIL up their Ieis-
ure by stealing.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

BILLIARD PLArrse.-The transaction in the bill.
lard room at Bassfords, the Olympic, may be in
serted on receiving an authentic name as authority
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

ssow.-The snow stor m, on Sunday, extended .
great distance into the interior. The roads to New
Haven were completely blocked mp, and the snow
fell from two 10 four feet deep
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

GRAND ORAroRIo roSIeHr.-At the Tabernacle,
this evening, the New York Sacred Music Society
perform Haydn's magnificent Oratorio. the I" Crea-
ton" This performance will be rendered highly
attractive by two ladies and two gentlemen repre-
senting, in character, the angels Ariel, Gabriel and
Raphael. and Adam and Eve, as they appeared in
the garden Of Eden b-fore they fell. The novelty
Of this performance, and the excellence Of the mu-
sic ensures a crowded house. Secure tickets early
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

VIEW U. 8. MARsHAL.-Tbe President has sp-
pointed Anthony J. Blocker, to be u. s. Marshal
for the southern district Of New York, vice, VIM.
Coventry waddell, whose time expired yesterday
(Suudav.)
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

BIBLE IN ScHooLs.-This deeply important SUI.
ject s beginning to attract much public attention.
good sign.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

BROADWAY CIRcUs.-This unrivalled establish
ment continues TO attract the most crowded audi
enccs. Last evening, the housc was filled 10 over
flowing, TO witness the first representation Of Don
Quixotte. The piece will be repeated this evening
with other entertainments.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

90 They are busy manufacturing public opinion
for Mrs. Harrison In Boston.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

MArAMoRAs.-The schooner Emblem, from that
port left the mouth Of Rio del Nore on the 9th ult
bat she brings intelligence from the city only to the
18th.
The city was then well fortified, containing gar.
rison OF 200 men, commanded by a very efficient
officer, whose determination was 10 defend the place
70 the last extremity. The federal army, from 200
70 1900 strong marching under the 7trian flag, was
about within nine miles Of the town.
SPEcIs.-By the above arrival we notice the re-
ceipt Of S220 5 and 100 ounces Of bullion, TO sundry
consignees,
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

HELDERsEReHER WAR.-The Sheriff has served
nearly all his processes, and met serious resist
snce The Argus promises to give the history Of the
war soon.