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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-08-13

tbs SUB TREAsuRy--TH NORTH and THE
SoUrH The following letter to the Editors
of the Charleston Courier, certainly must in
ducc the people Of the South 10 look to their
own interests. The North IS continually
bOasting II their strength and power,and deri-
ding uSofthe South from whom they receive
their means Of wealth. They want no Ma
tonal Bank, for their Banks are ..doing busi-
ness upon strong specie basis;''--their apow-
er over our great staple is almost complete;''-
they are s'ilP' while We are decidedly s.sick. .
What is to cure US! The North will not
move for National Bank until we cry enough
Of sSub Treasury physic." One Of two
things is inevitable: we must have National
Bank or we viii have in theory, if not in prac.
tice, dis'miOn.
New. York, JULy, 1889.
There being no news, People turn spec
llators upon news to come. Ia hive
like New York, where all are bnzzing,
the mind is ever on the stretch. The at
tention ofall business men is intently fixed
upon the news expected by the British
Queen, The observers of tho money
market deem it hardly possible that the
cotton market can stand where il Is, and
they count confidently upon small ad.
vance, or at least upon firmness.
The state of Exchange between New
York and London is matter attracting
much attention. The rate hasnot changed
| Oar banks are inso sound a condition, do
ing business upon so strong a specie basi.
tina. they have nothing 10 fear, and il i
hardly possible for state of things Il
arise, which can turn the exchanges mucl
against us. But the absence of all power
of union in these States 10 present com
pact broadside TO the batteries of the Banl
Of England is seriously felt. Her power
over our great stal lie is almost complete
She has but to raise the rate Of interest
and cotton falls in New York, Charleston
1 Mobile, N. Orleans and NatcheZ. Thu
great regulator of foreign exchange, 70
so cotton now is, is thus at once, if no
knocked from US, shaken at least. Blu
do not infer from this That there is Il leas
intention in these Northern States +
move upon the subject OF national bank
Our exchanges, among ourselves, in tn
Northern and Middle States are prett
well. We are cnly al, and we shall nc
complain till the southwest and South ar
sick. lfthey obtain votes enough to Civ
US the sub-Treasury, we can stand it
little longer than they can. At any rate
when they, under that system, let a speci
dollar slip out Of their banks we will gath
or il upin our great duty collecting reser
voir here. There is not the least infen
ieniion | firmly believe, on the part of tn
Northern politicians, 10 move for ma
tional bank until the South cries out sh
has got "enougnl" ''enough!" of our fave
rite sons's sub-treasury physic. The
pay from ten 10 twenty per cent. tax no'
more than We do on every pound Of te;
every yard of broadcloth, every piece {
calico or manufactured goods; and tn
problem we are solving is, how long the
will be content to do it.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-08-13

The Hon. John BirdsaH, native of New
York, formerlya member of the Legislature Of
that State, and subsequently Chief Justice Of
Texas, died at houston, Texas, on the 23d OF
July.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-08-13

SPEcIE.-The schooner Lone arrived at
New Orleans from Tampico, with $l94,637
of specie.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-08-13

SPILr MrLK.-What is tile use Of crying
over spit milka. We car see none; neither
can we discover any benefit to be gained by
crying over the result of the Tennessee Elec-
tions. We feel somewhat mortified and dis
appointed at the news from that state. but as
we consoled ourselves on a former occasion
with the motto, CALLS NOT LOST that's IN
DANGER" we again adopt it in this our day Of
tribulation. From all accounts we have re-
ceived relative to the election, we perceive
that in Western Tennessee the Wings have
made handsome gain over the loco focos. In
middle Tennessee. Folks majorities over Cam
non was very large; he crosses the Cumber-
land mountains into East Tennessee with a
majority of 4OO--one county in the West and
Ia in the East to hear from. We are still
not without hope; but if Cannon is elected it
is by very small majority. We have neither
time or space to enter into details to-day. In
our next we shalbe able to proclaim the final
results.
P S.--Since the above was written we
learn from slip from the Knoruille Register.
that the vote in Knox County stood as fol-
lows:
Cannon, 1910,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-08-13

SELMA. Ala, Aug. 8,
We have Just heard il stated thar Dellet's
majority IN Wilcox, IS about 500 woes.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-08-13

GEN. P. M. GRANT.--A few days since, we
received letter from this gentleman, the
Wing candidate for the Sheriffalty of this
county. He was at the time of writing, at
Bardstown, (Ky) He hopes soon to be
amongsbus, and remarks: 81 do not expect
my friends to do all. will leave no stone un-
turned, and no effort untried which may pro-
mote the success of the ticket" When il is
recolected that there are yet remaining three
months for the candidates to canvass in, the
absence of Gen. Grant cannot materially affect
his success. 1t is to be hoped that every
Wing will stand firm and re- olive to carry out
the principles otthe motto: every thing for
party, and nothing FIR men"
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-08-13

Another Cotton Circular.-Fourtee gen.
tlenen. residing in the STATES of Mississippi,
Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, North CAROLINA
and the Territory Of Florida have issued a
+" Cotton Circular" which we shall endeavor to
publish next week. The object Of it, as we
understand il, after avery cursory examina-
ton, Is to further the plans Of the Southern
Commercial Convention in regard to. direct
trade with Europe, and TO protect our great
staple. The ms in proposition. in the words Of
the Circular, is as follows
st sthereiore proposed to form asystem by
which, with the commencement of the new
crop, advances on Cotton shall be made with
the capital or credit Of 5enks here. thereby re-
lieving the consignee in Europe from all care
or consideration, except the advantageous sale
Of his stock. which would promote all these IN
teresfs, and afford general satisfaction on both
sides Of the wafer, provided It were not made
the means directly o. indirectly, Of undue
speculation Or monopoly
1 We prepared the above for last weeks
Argus, but it was crowded our. The circular
to which il refers viii be found IL to-day's
paper.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-08-13

Unparalleled Ertrduago nce - Van Bn-
re3 spent six days in he city Of New York
and hls tavern bin amounted to SIX HUNDRED
AND sEvENTY-srx DOLLARS Il! Iffbis sum lad
come out Of his own pocket, there would be no
reason TO complain. but the money was taken
out Of the New York CITY Treasury. and. the
pockets Of the people had to suffer for this
do,nncrofic exfravsoanee
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-08-13

ga, in . house Of 10 mcmbers--a very full
attendance for this question.
The BOUNDARY QuEsrioN.-The London
Globe, "a ministerial paper1 of Wednesday
evening, July 10th, has the following para
agraph:
The very protracted and expensive nature
Eof the former survey of the territory which
Maine dspu es with New Brunswick having
led to no results, the Senate Of the u. States
having rejected the decision Of the Netlier-
lands, to whom the dispute was referred, the
new survey now proposed by the American
Government will now be carried into effect:
and as preliminary step, her Majesty Gov
eminent has selected two Commissioners to
proceed Immediately by the British Queen to
North America. To examine into the possibility
of simplifying this srdnous undertaking. and
bringing the question to prompt and'honof-
able settlement.
| lieut. Col Nudge, Of the Royal Engineers,
an officer Of high repute in Geometric oper-
atoms is nne Of the commissioners. The other
is Mr.. Featherstonhaugh. This gentleman
was selected as well for his scientific attain
ments, and his very intimate acquaintance
with the details Of this troublesome question
as for the Typographical knowledge which his
extensive knowledge in North America have
enabled him TO acquire. 1t is believed thai
the experiences and judgment of these gentle.
men peculiarly fit them for the very respons
IDLE duty they have entered upon.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-08-13

Anniversary of the Columbus Rjfemc1a.-
We designed giving an account of this cele-
bration to-day, but the difficulty of procuring
all the toasts drank on the occasion. and which
were all iolprompta, we are obliged to defer
it until next week.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-08-13

The NEw-YoRK TMEs.-This excellent
daily journal, is one of the best in the United
States. II supports Henry lay for the Presi-
dency, and Nathaniel P. Tallmadge for the
Vice Pr, sidency. 1t viii now become still
more efficient in good cause,as gentleman,
D. Mcleod, Of high literary repute, and an able
politician, has lately become one of its editors.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-08-13

Showing gain for Cannon of 25 votes since
the last election. We repeat: Aus MOI los
that's in danger.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-08-13

HAIL.-Four or five hail storms occurred N
Wilmington, N. C. within six weeks prior TO
the 10Th Of July. Much damage has been
done to corn.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-08-13

BREAD.-AIr. j. p. Krecker has succeeded
Mr.. Bound. in the Bakery. He proposes de-
livering warm bread every morning at there
sidences of our citizens who may desire Il. It
is an excellent proposition. and we hope be will
be well patronieed. See advertisement.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-08-13

M1LIrARY ELscr1oN The Columbus Ri
flemen held their annual election on Friday
evening last, at which time the following
named gentlemen were elected officers Of the
corps, viz:
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-08-13

NoRTH CAforiNa.---We have only heard
from the congressional district Of Mr. Stanley,
and it is with pleasu we announce his cleo
ton by majority Of 400 Or 5OOyotea.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-06-05
AsTRoNoMICAL LECTURES,

II will be seen from an advertisement in anolh-
er column, that course Of siI lectures on this
great and important science will be delivered in
the Fourth Baptist Church every evening Of next
week. accompanied with the exhibition, (,citi the
lights in the building all ertngHished,) of 300 i'm
mensely large and splendid Diagrams, presented
on SCENE suspended between the galleries and
commanding the entire central view Of the build.
ing.
Mr.. Hall has shown us numerous highly salts
factory testimonials as to his character as gentle
man, and his capacity as popular lecturer on As
ironomy; and We have no hesitation ia recon
mending to our citizens a general attendance. 1t
IS some years since we have had thorough course
Of lectures on this subject, and We believe all who
do no, improve the present opportunity will have
occasion 10 regret il. MIR. Hall Is an orator of the
hrs, order, and has drawn crowded churches al
Lowell, Fall River, Pawtucket through the State
Of New York. and wherever he has leetured. -
Tickets al 81 for the course. TO be lad at the
Bookstores.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-06-05

for Inconsistency, which disguise themselves
under the name Of expediency, to seduce
him for a moment from The support of the
opinions which he deemed right, and the
measures which he was convinced were
just. What he would not yield to the die
tates of interest he was still less disposed to
yield to the suggestions Of fear.
We sorrow that such "a man, SO clear
sighted, strong minded and mngnanimous
has passed away, and that his aid is no
more to be given in The conflict which
truth and liberty maintain with their numer-
Gus and powerful enemies.
Mr.. Leggett's health had been impaired
by two intense and long continued applica-
ton to literary labor while he had the sole
management Of the Evening Post ia the
years 1884 and 1885. He was subject to
frequent bilious attacks, which were accom-
panied with great suffering and great pros
uation of strength, and his friends had no.
ped that a sea voyage and a change Of air
might restore him. He had been offered
by our government the employment Of con-
fdential agent to Central America, and was
about making arrangements for his voyage
to that country, parts of which are celebra-
ted for their temperate and uniform climate
when an attack of greater violence than US
ual supcryened and put an end to his life.
He was then taken i'll on Sunday, and ex-
pired last evening, retaining possession of
his mental faculties almost 10 the last mo-
ment.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-06-05

,h. d,,es required of such assistant under this
80 ., hall retain from such assistant any por-
,,an ~ the COMPENSATION allowed TO the assis-
~, hv ,b;s act. the said marshal shall be deem
al orilty of misdemeaDor IN office. aud shall
Corieit and pay the amount OF i've hundred dol
lars for each offence, to be recovered by SUIT or
indictment In any circuit or district court oil the
limited States or the Territories thereof, one
half 10 the use Of the Government, and the 9th
or half 10 the informer; and all contracts which
nav he made in violation Of this law, shall be
~od and ali sums of money or property paid,
NAV be recovered back by the party paying the
Same. in any court having jurisdiction of the
same. nv,
Sec..l2. And be IL further enacted, That
there shall be allowed and paid to the marshals
of the several States, Territories, and the DIS
tyct of Columbia, the amount Of postage by
tbem respectively paid on letters relating TO
their duties, under this act.
Sec. 13. and be IL further enacted, That
the aforesaid marshals and their assistants shall
also take census of all persons receiving pen
s;ons from the United States for revolutionary
mr. military services, stating their names and
ares: and also shall collect and return in statis-
teal tables under proper heads according to
such forms as shall be furnished, all such IN
formation in relation to mines, agriculture,
commerce, manufactures, and schools, as VIII
exhibit full view Of the pursuits, industry,
education and resources Of the country, as shall
be directed by the President of the United
States. And il shall be the duty Of the Secre-
tary of State, under the direction of the Presi,
dent, to prepare such forms, regulations and
instru ctions, as shall be necessary and proper
to comply with the provisions Of this act.
Sec. IA. BE IL further enacted, That the
sum of twenty thousand dollars is hereby ap-
out Of any money in the Treasury
not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose OF
carrying this act into effect.
JAMES X. POLK.
Speaker ofhe House Of ReP,rsseenntaa,t'res'
President ofhe Senate.
APPROVED March Sd, 1889.
NJ VAN BUREN,.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-06-05
JuNE TOWN MEETING.

The annual meeting for the choice Of Town
Officers, for the ensuing year, was held yester-
dsy.-IIenry Y. Cranston, Esq. Moderator
Benjamin B. Rowland was reelected Town
Clerk.
Propounded-Walter Nichols, Jesse Cud
WORTH jr, Thomas Roach, Jonathan Il. Battey
Henry II. Battey and George Scott.
Samuel Whitehorne was chosen first Coun
Gilman, in opposition to Theophius Topham
the late incumbent. The votes stood, for White
horne, 80, for Topham 80.
Anthony V. Taylorwas chosen second Coun'
Gilman, in opposition to William w. Freeborn
the late ncumbcnt--for Taylor III, for Free
born 90.
The remainder Of the Councilmen were re-
elected without opposition, viz; David M. Cog
geshalI, Eleazer Trevett, and Nathan B. Ham
NETT.
George Freedom was elected Town Treasu
rcr on the second ballot, in opposition to A
braham ID. Tilley, the late incumb ent. Votes
for Freedom, IL, for Tlley 95, scattering
The annual report of the Finance Commit
tee was read and received. 1t was voted that
a tax of 81 500 be assessed, $4,000 last year,
to be paid in by the lst Of October; $4,000 of
which was appropriated to the repair of streets
and highways, $500 for Public Schools, aud
$500 for the purchase Of Fire Engines order
ed in April.
We are obliged, for want Of time and space
to defer the publication until next week, Of the
list Of the remaining officers chosen, and the
other business transacted which was not of
great importance.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-06-05

VIRGINIA ELEcrIoN.--The Globe Of Saturday e
vening gives list Of members elected to Congress
in Virginia, which comprises eleven Democrats
Messrs Jones, Holeman, Rives, Dromgoole.
Banks, Coles Lucas, Craig, Steinrod, Samuel, and
Beirne, six observation-disclosures. Wise, Hill,
Bolts, Mercer, Cog gin, and Taliaferro--and Two
observation-disclosures. Garland and Hopkins.
The Norfolk Beacon Of Saturday, says that Lucas
majority IN his district is only l3 votes and ha, Bar
tho will contest the election.
The only Congressional district not heard from is
that represented last year by Mr.. Johnston, who
gain cand da,c with another democrat, against one
wing candidate, Only two counties have been
heard fom. which afford no indication Of the result
In regard to the Legislature the Richmond Enqui.
rer Of Friday contains returns of I0e members--52
democrats and "a wings. The Richmond Compiler,
aneu,ral paper, with considerable leaven Of whg.
gerry. computes that the result on join, bao, will be
rs feds. j cons, and 70 dems. Last year they
stood 81 feds, IL cons. and III dems.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-06-05
DEATH OF WILLIAM LEGGETT

FROM the NeW loTk EVg, Eest'
1t is with sorrow that we announce the
death of William Lesgett, formerly one OF
the editors and proprietors of this paper.
He expired ut his residence 10 New Ro-
chellc at nine o'clock last evening, in the
thirty ninth year of his age.
As a political writer, Mr.. Legge,t attain
ed within brief period, a high rank AND
an extensive aud enviable reputation. lie
wrote with great fluency and extraordinary
vigor; he saw the strong points Of ques-
tiou ut . glance, aud had the skill to place
them before his readers with force, clear
ness and amplitude Of statement and illus
tra,ion rarely to be found in the writings Of
any journalist that ever lived. When he
became warmed with his subject, which
was not unfrequen,ly the case, his discus
sions had all the stirring power Of extempo-
rsneous eloquence.
His fine cndowmen,s he welded fol
worthy purposes. He expoused the cause
of the largest liberty and the mos, compre-
hensive equality Of rights among the human
race, ond warred against those principle'
which ioculcate dis,rus, Of the people, and
those schemes Of legislation which tend ie
create an artificial inequality in the cond'l'
ions of men. He was wholly free-and
in this respect his example ough, to be heI'
up to journalists as a model to contemplate
aud copy-he was wholly free from the be
setting sin of their profession, a mercenar,
and iime-serviug disposition. He was
sincere lover and follower Of truth, nns
never allowed any Of those speeious reason'
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-06-05

BARNEGAT-MoRUs MULTIcAULIs FEVER
BROKE OUT IN A NEW rLAcE.-At the wreck
of the brig Governor Coddington, near Bar
negat, a large quantity of mulberry trees
from France, consigned to Messrs. Prince
& Sons were in jeopardy. The inhabitants
of the neighborhood became crazy-fever
heat was nothing to their warmth-to get
possession of some of the magical sprouts
Fishermen, wreckers, old women, young
women, and children, have lost all nmblt-
ion for honest industry, and almost every
desire to steal wrecked goods, in their
determination to make their everlasting
fortunes" out of this God send" of trees.
The clans and " baunkcrs" will have ho-
lydsy. MS their enemies are engaged in such
profitable work, every wrecker having a
garden full Of rnorns mul,icauls. Inc
Barnegat damsels begin already to see
themselves in silks mot stolen ready mace
as u.ual,) and they elevate their noses a.
bovc common folks. Messrs. Prince scm
some insurance agent upon this beach 10
look after their trees, and to pocket nun
dred dollars. He remained an hour or so'
and then gave the al land rats iair
chance to plumber what they pleased.-The
other agen, for the New York insurers, II
seems, did not take any measures to punish
the theft, although he was Informed Of the
names Of some Of the thieves, and knew
that soap, nuts, &c. were stolen.
NJ y. Dispofeh.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-06-05

we notice John Van Bufen, Esq. son Of the
President of the United States, George Parish
Esq. and Major Denny, Of the British Army
bearef Of dispatches.
The Great Western went out to Bristol on
her last trip in IA days.
A joint stock company is now forming in
Glasgow for carrying passengers and mercandise
between the Clyde and New York, by means
Of an iron steamship, of great power and capse-
ity, to sail at the rate of, at least, 16 miles an
hour, thereby making a passage in about ten
DAYS, thus enabling this vessel to make nearly
a monthly voyage TO America. The capital is
to be $50, 5O,OO0.-fGlasgow Chronicle.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-06-05
a-r;,,y of a, Tron .S,,onboof-An ez

Arrirai Of an Iron Stedmbodf.-An eH-
perimcn,al steamboat, built to run on tue
Delaware aud Rariisn Cansi, has just ar
rived in this port from London, after Pa'
sage of forty five days. The name o' 'nc
vessel is the Robert L. Stockton, an iron
schooner, fitted with Captain Ef,eson p
ten, engine, and commanded by Cap'. 1oa"
n. Crane, an intrepid and ss'l'ui seaman. ~.
She came out under canvass, Without ,ne
aid Of steam. Her departure FROM London
wa. looked upon a, an act Of great ,e"erl-
~ in Captain Crane, whose SUCCESS no"e'-
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-06-05

CoSSscTIcUr SESAToR.-The Senate Of
Connecticut has concuned with the House of
Representatives, in the election Of Thaddeus
Belts, Of Norwalk, United States Senator for
six years, from the 4th Of March last, in place
of ID. Kimberly, resigned.