The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-16

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hair splitting distinctions, to show faIlacy in
the arguments Of Mr.. Clay in his denial to
Congress of the right to abolish slavery in
the District of Columbia. Such attempts
have so far been, and must continue to be,
utterly abortlve; and are, when we consi-
der their motive, highly dscreditable.-
Even if we concede to Congress the pow
er, under the terms of cession of that Dis
trict by Maryland and Virginia, to abolish
slavery within its limits; it is still obvious,
as Mr.. Clay ably contends, that it would be
as unjust in practice as it is monstrous in
principle, to take from the citizens of that,
or any other District, their property, with out
compensation. And if we so one step fur
Their, and concede the right to abolish slave
ry in the District, arithoM compensation, we
are still with Mr.. Clay and Judge White,
that the Union could not hold together an
hour under such an outrage upon common
Justice, and such an utter ablndonme nt of
all sound policy.
But we alluded to the cavils of these
Harrison gentry, not for the purpose of
arguing constitutional questions, or even
points of doubtful policy, but to reprobate
the unmanly and disastrous course which
they are pursuing. Why should they seek
to open wider, the breach between different
divisions of the Wing partyf And now
that the adherents of Harrison are in a
meagre and powerless minority, why should
they seek to render the Wing champion
odious, when unanimity-cordIal and per-
feet unanimity-can alone secure the tri-
umph of our principles and our party? We
hope we have felt the last Of these poisoned
arrows, and witnessed the last vestiges Of
this suicidal policy.
In our next we shall commence the pub
LEGATION of the laws of general interest, pass
ed during the recent session of our State
Legislature.
APPOINTMENT The people of Missis-
sippi having put their mark of disappcoba-
ton on Samuel J. Gholson, by refusing to
continue him in office-the President has
rewarded his rare merits and virtues, by
appointing him District Judge of the United
States for the District Of Mississippi.
"WHAT CAN THE MATTER BE?'
The Free Trader in noticing the appoint
| ment of Gholson to the u. S. District Judg
ship, sneeringly says, ga worse appoint
ment could have been made, but it would
have been attended with considerable diff
Guilty."
Are rogues about to fall out? Is the Free
Trader man appointed Inquisitor General tt
the party? He attacks Runnels, Gholson
&C., with the ferceness of a gladiator, AM
with the self-sufficient air of court cut
throat.
AN ACT regulating tavern rates within
this State.
SECTION l. Be 1t enacted By the Legis
r 1ature of the State of Mississippi, That tn
e following shall hereafter be the highest tav
, ern rates allowed within this State, viz
boarding, lodging, fire and candles, pc
month, $40; boarding alone per month, $3.50
d boarding per week, So; boarding per day
$3.50; for man g. horse per night, suppe
and lodging and breakfast, So; for breal
fast, dinner and supper, SO cents each; ft
: horse per month, $50.
: SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That
e any inn-keeper or person keeping boare
J. ing-house in this State shall exceed the
bove mentioned charges, he, she or the,
shall pay a, fine not exceeding $500, and
J. imprisoned for the term of months.
ri SEC. 3. Belt further enacted, That tn
o several Judges of the several courts in tn
= State shall be required to give this act sp'
!" cially in charge to the grand jury.
Is SEC. 4. And be 1t further enacted, TIL
e this act shall be deemed public act, ar
Il be in force from and after its passage.
81 Approved February 18th 1889.
III LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
- Feb. l.
y, The state of trade in Manchester has ca
n ed languid demand for cotton in our ma
n ket, which, howeve-, remains tolerably fiji