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Southern Argus., 1839-06-18


Tricks OF THE PARTY.-The locofocos are
a cunning set offellows. They decry regular
nominations, and scold their opponents most
roundly if think it prudent or polite to unite
themselves upon one set of candidates; but
they, prudent and polite as they always are,
always gain the elections by the same means
which they deprecate in others. There are
cases in point, well known to this community.
The wings have held primary meetings in ev
cry or nearly every election precinct in this
county for the purpose of electing Delegates to
County Convention, to be held on Saturday
next, for the purpose of fascertaining the strong
est men in our party to run as candidates for
the Legislature, and to fiji the several county
Offices. The candidates all agree to abide by
the nomination of the Convention, with only
one exception, and it is a matter of regret and
surprise to us that there is even one, who is
so -recreant to the interests of the partv 10
which he is bound to as it were 9with hooks of
steel, as thus to thwart not only his own, but
also, the interests of his political friends. The
locofocos dread this unanImlty IN our ranks
and are crying out against our measures as inn
polite and unjust to ourselves;-they exhibit a
wonderful sympathy for us and advise us to
abandon the plan we have conceived and IN
tend to carry out, that we. the wings Of
Lowndes, may be benefited and not defeated.
Kind, sympathizing locofocos,-shed tears, if
you please, at the prospect of our unanirnity-
advise Us until you are weary with advising
and when We ere plunging into the gulf of de-
feat, wiring your hands, ard tear your hair in
anguish, on account Of our heedlessly disregar-
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18


THE GIFT TO Mr.. WEBsTER.-We believe
it was the New-York Era, one of the most
rabid locofeco papers in the country, that first
started the story that Mr.. Webster had been
presented with the sum of $75,000, made up
by his friends in Boston, New York, and Phil
adelphia. This absurd and ridiculous tale got
wind, and has run through the locofoco news
papers, from the Globe down, down to the Co
lumbus Democrat, like wild-ire. The New
York Correspondent of the National Intelhgen-
Ger thus speaks of the natter
"Some of the Southern and Western
newspapers, IN copying an article concern
ing Mr.. WEBSTER from a newspaper in
this city always remarkable for the over
abundance of its "news," take occasion TO
amplify an alleged gift of S75, 900 to Mr..
Webster prior to his departure for Europe.
1t Is a great pity thus is not true, for, if
some few wealthy men in New York were
10 give Mr.. Webster $4,000, it would
be but a generous cadeau, never TO be felt
by them, 10 a great man whose intellect
was devoted to the nation, instead of 20
filling of his own pocket. But il unfor-
tunately happens that there is not a word Of
truth in it. The only, the sole gifts Mr..
Webster received in this city, as he was
leaving, were, a gold snuff box, as testi-
mony of respect from an eminent banker,
and suit of black, made of American
broadcoth of the best quality so a> TO
show off the progress of American manu-
factures both in men, science, machinery
and art, 10 the best advantage over sea-
These are all the gifts-common gifts, such
as distinguished men often have; and the
other rigmdrole has been made up of some
money negotiations, such as all business
men generally make before they take a
transatlantic journey. Not single cent
Of money hes been given Mr.. Webster in
this city, and if he has raised any to travel
with, or to pay old debts with, he has CIV
en- for it what every body is compelled to
give, fair equivalents, good securities, and
an assigned day for repayment. upon which
any body almost any time can raise mon.
ey in Wall street. 1t is a pity and shame
that some of the press of the West and
South west will thus, for party purposes,
seize upon any thing to traduce an eml-
nent countryman as he is leaving land
he has never dishonored, not to disgrace
IT. we shall see, on the grea! theatre of the
old world.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18
COMMUNICATIONS.
Extract from the journal of the frigate Consti
tution1


June 18th, I639.-Wind N. E.-Blowino
strong.-Constitutio under her three topsails,
heading N. W.-The officer of the watch re-
ported TO the commander that on the larboard
beam there was seen something resembling A
wreck of a vessel. All hands were piped to
quarters, and orders given to run down for the
wreck. Yard-arm takles, and everything in
readiness to hoist out the boats. On nearino
the wreck, female was discovered lashed to
the stump OF the main-mast orders were CIV
en- to the salhng-master to round .hefrigate to.
to wlndward of the wreck, so as to break the
force OF the sea. A boat was immediately dis
patched to bring of'the survivors and save what
might be valuable. 1t was moment of ankle
ty with the hardy tars of the Constitution from
the time ofdlspatchlng the boat, until the mn
fortunate female was rescued from a waterv
grave. No sooner did they see her safely seated
IN the stern-sheets of the boat, than, as if by
instinct, fore and aft officers and crew gave
three cheers Nothing was saved but the LADY
and one large package, which, previous to leav-
siAg port, had been securely lashed on deck
The necessary preparations having been made
to receive the lady on board the Constitution.
It will be found IN the sequel, that we cleared
the gangways TO receive on board the 81 01 >
1l0tHANAO4Ns 4 hC lGGy ICpOTleu 0er name
VIRGINIA; that by in advice she had hean
persuaded to embark on board vessel of 1e
mocracy; that a few days after leaving mort
they struck on the rock Of Corruption. nof Ia
down in the constitutional chart: the rndder
was unshipped and the masts went bv v-tea the
board The captain and all hands were wosh sIe
ed overheard Providence intercc;:,s :, 'b..r her
behalf, she was able to summon sufficient pre. re.
sence OF IN mind to secure herself to the main
mast. The package saved. WAS one ,bat l',iIa, -.
captain and crew set great value hv from tb
extreme care they took oft. The conn1and-
ing officer having performed duty So cheer
fully complied with by seamen,. and HAVING MOO, n.
dered every comfort to be provided and pIaced
at the disposal ofthe lady, he requested the Ist
lieutenant to open and examine the packaaa
fearful OF damage, and to enter its address and
lows: Addressed to "0 'oi'
s. kDTTaT nr arrrr. n-..-
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

MExico-The frigate Constitution, with
our Minister to Mexico, the Hon. Powhatan
Ellis, on board, has proceeded to Vera Cruz,
with the intention, it is said, to make formal
demand on that government for satisfaction
ior the numerous outrages committed on our
citizens. 1t is further stated that heavy
squadron, under the command of Commodore
Shubrick, viii soon sail for the West India sta
ton to enforce our claims on Mexico in the
event that they are not complied with peacea-
bly,.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

REAL ESTATE BANK OF COLUMBUS Ms
S1ssIPPI-Mr. JAMES GORDON, late a mer-
chant in Nol folk, Va, and recently from North
Carolina. has been elected to the Presidency
of the Real Estate Bank of this city,vice, MAD
IsoN WALTHALL, resigned. We understand
that Mr.. GORDON is well known in the COM
mercial cities Of the Union as an intelligent
gentleman and an able fnancier, and that the
Bank under his management will soon become
one of the best.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

THE SHIN PLASTER PARTY.-The Dem
ocrat of last week labored very hard to NIX the
title of the " Shin Plaster Party" upon the
Wings, but quite magnanimously agreed 'hat
both parties are somewhat to blame IN Great
ing our worthless currency. 1t denies that the
"tinkering aoith the currency," the removal OF
the public deposites, the veto on the Dill re-
chartering the late United States Bank, had
any effect towards producing the ruin OF our
currency, but keeps quite silent upon the sub
iect of the real cause of the speculate ms, which
wtre entered into in consequence OF the crea-
ton. by Jackson and Van Buren legislatures
of the overwhelming number of State Banks
as soon as it was known that "the monster
would not be re-chartered. 1t will be recol-
Iected that in 1880 there were but three hun
dred and enty-three State Banks in the
whole Union, and that in seven years aftel
they had increased in number to eight hundred
and twenty three, with an aggregate capital o
nearly four hundred million dollars! The
Democrats party were IN majority in nearly
every legislature in the Union; but in The
states where the Wings held sway, few or NJ
banks were chartered-for instance, Massa
chusetts and Connecticut, and other Viii.
states might be mentioned, where the Wing
held the reins of government, the creation Q
banks was deprecated. This is known TO b.
true. The charge that the Wings manag
the banks is untrue, and we point the Demo
crat to the list of directors of the chartered in
stitutions in this city. The Branch of th
Planters Bank is managed by Van Buren, d.
rectors, and the same is the case with th
Commercial and Rail Road Banks ;-indee
government officers may be found among then
and their influence is not small with the
brother directors. The presumption is, thu
nine-tenths of the banks are under the contrt
of Van Buren, men. That the Wings are
favor of an inflated currency is equally untrue
They desire the establishment of Nations
Bank to correct the evils of redundant Gu
rency, and to control, so as to prevent tn
State Banks from over-issung. AS to the fat
that exchange isnow lower between some state
than during the existence ola National Ban
a:gues noihings it is enough to know thi
exchange between some states is ruinous
high, and that until we have corrector, e,
changes will rever be equal or steady, but W
continue to fluctuate and remain in disorde
The title of shin plaster party honestly b
longs to the Van Buren men, as we think "
have shown.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

~ We acknowledge the reception from
the Hon. i. H. WILLIAMS, of copy of Mr..
buchanan's report on the subject of the Maine
boundary, accompanied by map of the dis
puted territory. Mr.. Williams win please re-
ceIve our thanks.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

AMERICAN FARMER-Thisc cid and valuable
agricultural paper is revived under the auspi-
ces of John S Sinner, its former editor, and
late postmaster at Baltimore, Md. Some
wears since Mr.. Skinner sold out his paper to
Mr.. E. p Roberts, who conducted it under the
title of the Farmer and Gardener" It has
now assumed its old name, and MIR. Skinner is
able to make it one of the most valuable agri-
cultural papers in the Union.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

CONNECTICUT SENATOR. -Thaddeus Belts.
astering Wing, has been elected q. States
Senator over IngersolL locosoco) and Sher-
man, (federalist.l
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

Our STREETs.-It is really a burning
shame that our streets are so much neglected.
Go out any where in the business part Of the
town and person may pick up any quantity
of old hoops, slaves, brick bats, &c. &c. The
cross streets some of them, are completely gul-
lied out by the rams, and there is hardly an
even side walk in the whole town. BY the
way, we fear that the Sunday Patrol is again
abandoned. We had the honor of serving out
one month faithfully, but yet, we understand,
our successors are not appointed, and that on
Sunday the streets are full of negroes.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

- WAlIAm LEecETT. Esq. who was re-
Gently appoipted Charge d'Afaires to Guate-
maia, died in New York on the 3Oth ultimo,
Of consumption.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

MtLANcHoLY.-Dr. Hungerford of Troy,
N. Y. while on visit to Niagara Falls, and
while taking sketch OF them, was instantly
crushed to death by piece ofrock falling upon
him from above.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

WIvEs.-Seven gentlemen advertise in a
New York paper for wives. They speak well
of themselves.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

ding your timely warnings. We tell the loco
focos that their crocodile's tears are shed IN
vain, and the course we are pursuing u the one
they are pursuing, and that when ticket meets
ticket in the tournament al. the ballot box, we
shall not fear the result. Let every wing then'
who values the sacred principles of his party
throw aside any personal prejudice ne may
have, and support with his stalwart arm anso 9
his good vote, the measures intended to secure
to the wings that influence in the county o.
Lowndes which has been frittered away ano
lost by dissentions among ourselves, and which
the locofocos have gained by their intrigue
union and cunning.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

Hot WEATHER Thermometer at 90 de.
grees in the shade and in situation which
is one of the coolest in town. IVheac!
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

MAsoNIc.--We are requested to state, that
Columbus Lodge, No. 5, will celebrate the an
niversary ofSt. John, the Baptist, (the oath
instantly and that Doctor M. Estes will address
the Fraternity.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

PUptfc ExpENDIrUREs.-The Democrat Is
tired of seeing Mr.. Woodbury's report on the
nublic expenditures; indeed it has become
quite. an eye-sore TO that print, and bestows
some refined epithets upon those who believe
that afigures cannot lie." We design dishing
up the report frequently for the benefit Of our
neighbor.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18
COMMENTATOR.

ANOTHER MuRDER.-J. Crimson and S.
White, of Wetumpka, Ala. while under the in.
nuence Of liquor, quarrelled and used some
"knock down arguments" Hutchinson at last
drew dirk and stabbed " hite to the heart,
ne was Immediately arrested and confined in
jail to await his trial.
10 Northampton county, Virginia, HrKRY
4,;,1 a; WISE received EVERY VOTE BUT
TWO out of the whole number polied. This
Is an honest tribute to his worth and patriot
ISM, from those amongst whom he lives, e and
who know him best.
!, A man named Harrison, recently appointed
Post Master at Apple Creek, Mo-, on RECEIVING
the letter containing his appointment handed
tito his predecessor to read, alleging his iipco.
POcity to do sohin.seH So they manage mat
ters, nowadays. 10y
Il am only I'ioe-i,sg it, said Loco-Foco
ing blanket, = 'N'Ne'''' so az
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

COLUMBUS PosT OFFIcE-We perceived
notice in the Post Office, day or two since,
to the following purport
"On the lstday ofJuly, all persons who in
tend to continue taking newspapers from the
Office, are requested 10 pay postage on the same
for one quarter In advance and if on the first
demand after that date, the postage is refused
or evaded, the paper will be considered as dead,
and the editor thereof notified accordingly.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

The FARMERS are complaining of the ex-
treme dryness of the weather, The corn is
twisting and the earth thirsting for rain. A
prophet, hereabouts, prognosticates no rain
until September; if his prophecy proves true,
we shall all be burnt up.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18
/" EDIToRsoF THE DEmocRAT.

Care Of Postmaster, Mobile. f'''
oeappfa 0y Jackson, Van Buren 4. CO..
lie reported contents to be the issues Of Rag
ana SLlln Plaster Banks, bearing the sfarnD ol
Anurew 4, w jackson, and engraved at the Office of
the !" Remoual oftke Deposiies. .'sS
TRUNION. Conn.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

FLORIDA WAR.-It Is SAID that Gen. Ma
comb has succeeded in putting an end to the
Florida War. 1t is to be hoped that he has.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

THE PoRr GrBsos FIRE.-A committee
was appointed to ascertain the loss by the fire
at Port Gibson, and reported the amount to be
S27OOOo ofwhich sum $37 900 was insur-
ed bv the Port Gibson Insurance company,
$4,000 by the Office at Grand Gulf and about
$4,000 in Natchez.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

ExcELLENr.-The vicksburg Sentinel of
the 18th instant, says--"We understand that
the citizens of Jackson held public meeting
few days ago, and resolved to put an end to
faro banking. They proceeded to all the hells
in town, turned all the gambling apparatus into
the streets, and made bonfire of them"
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18

BRANDON BANK.--It is stated in the Vicks-
burg Sentinel that Mr.. Shelton has resigned
the presidency of the Brandon Bank, and that
Gov Lynch has been appointed in his place.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18
June 18th, 1889.

This notice is a very important one, and we
publish it 70, the benefit of every reader of oul
paper as well as our editorial cotemporaries.
Southern Argus., 1839-06-18


:, AoS LA~.-fhe : Vicksbury -.
lsI It Is reported that Judge sna7,s'o s'oPsl !
excaPed being lynched at Bsn, B.'c'r asps
" W m ! this State. Itseens he =, i''o' )
the jury, and the mob wer. : : gave
their vengeance upon hun !, ddsM
ae1. ler' Ou, m, ne happily made his e.s,a.' =
the desperate more desDer.,.'' ''ae' ssS
ever, will produce no relief -, '0ea
of better times must be in rs - 'R
Of rulers. sdaS.
10 Since the above was IN t,,....
ceived the following stateroo.. sske,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-10
FOREIGN,

THlEI ZEN DAYS LAIR FROM EUROPE.
NEW YORK, December 6.-The steam packet ship
Liverpool Captain Engestone, reached this city yes
terday, after the evening papers had gone press She
left the 18th nit, and brings Liverpool papers Of
that date, ard London journals of the day previous
News Of the failure of large number Of the American
Banks reached England on the 9TH and for several day
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-10

The Exchange Bank Of Virginia, at Norfolk, has Is.
sued the following notice
THAT and after Wednesday rext, the i,h day of
December, the Exchange Eank Of Virginia at Norfolk
will pay demand its circulation, and all d"positcs
made III specie, or IFS equivalent, the coin Of
the United States; and will moreover resume lis r-su-
lar discounng business. Those persons who have
made deposes notes checks on Mons pecie pay
ing Banks will be repaid in the same currsncyas per
agreement.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-10

The IESA> MINTsTEE.-Gen. Henderson. the Tex.
an Minister 10 France, who had been arrested in " \.
for debt, has been discharged By the court on the
ground that as representative Ola foreign government
he is exempt from arrest Tor debt The presiding Judge
read written opinion ct considerable length upon the
subject
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-10
,H.NtG.iiS' OFFICE.

;nR NlV number. the Virginia Pete: burg Lu!'cT, tIi- No.
~ :. in is:Fl, drawn ,tli December:
=! IL 20 / n 81 - 81 - - ?
Whole Ticket /" O., rrt'a % the Capital Eu&s 4"
S2lrJ3in The above Letter., 1T t, TN ottcs.
II Drawn Number. o;r Of -.
Alexandria LOTTERY.
Ill,- iuT l-3i. ,
To b. drawn nj iIsnandra u. T.. Saturday. 2i ier -
cs.~n C,rIr,L.-<il.o5o 1909, 1900, i9o, 400. 2
l!5 10 prizes ipl u of 7Jl, l. OF 3d. - Of DO - q "
Ticket, only SlniaIves 5,t,uar,"Ts 81
Ccr'nca.> q .'ackage- Of - Whnie Tickets S!.l
u. d. - Hall ID. -
D.. d" = nstCt'r DO 80
virginia state Lottery,
For the hs1oft OF the Town II Heil-hIre,
lass 10. :. fJr 1883 .~,
To be drawn Alexandra, Va, Saturday, 2.ta Dec
BRILLIANT ScELMr:-:Jj :9i. l:ot0! l,pl 81 =, -r.''
prizes cf 5000 90 of 1902 20 Ci 500 ~ 49, 70 OF ~
Tickets ony sG-aiye, j-Gnartsis2 D. -,
Ce,,ihcatss OF Packages OF 81 Whole Tickets c!"'
Do. d.. 26 Half d. - :,
Do. do. ~ Quarter 70. .! - .,.
For Tickets and Shares Certificates Of Package, IN s '0O''
Splendid I4J,Icses-aiir-s-
D. : GREGORY & Co, .N4ro3o;,
Richnont, Va
~ Drawings sen, Immediately after they over to al y"
order as above. :, CO..
Dec 10
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-10

members is recognised Less than quorum may ad-
iourn from day to day, under the Constitution; but IN
his hc Clerk s. opinion other business can be done
without a auuru!u
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-29

NAnRow EscArE.-An elderly lady, made mis-
take Saturday afternoon, which had nearly proved
fatal to her Instead Of walking board the Fulton
Ferry boat she walked into the dock, and would
certainly have been drowned but for the bravery Of
James Berry, the second mate Of brig lying near,
and Mr.. Hitchcock, who both Jumped into the RI
vcr and saved the lady at the Of good ducking
and brace Of severe colds. The drenched lady
accommodated in the ferry house, until she
could get change Of clothes proceed on her jour
pey in
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-29

ST. GEoRGEs DAY.-We perceive that the annver-
sary Of England's patron saint was celebrated with
great pomp parade ard splendor at Montreal All the
military, regulars militia and volunteers mustered
the Champ dc Mars, in the afternoon, to witness
presentation Of colors to the Montreal Regiment Of
volunteets.
Lady Catharine Harcourt attended by all the beau
ty and fashion Of the city, Lady Coburne and other
dstinguess, having arrived the ground, the line
was formed and general salute given, after which
Lady Harcourt addressed Col, Holmes in brief
speech behalf Of the ladies OF Montreal, to which
the gallant Colonel, OF course, made suitable reply
The stand Of colors said to have been designed
and ornamented by the ladies' of the Grey Nannery.
In the evening the ST. Georges Society sat down
% a sumptuous dinner at Orr's Hotel. After GER
tain Humber Of the set toasts had been drank, aud
speeehiGed to- the chairman said that il usual to
drink "tse United States, bat that be sorry
state that under the present relations with that
try he could not with propriety give the customary
toast Neither could he give 1.-The land live in.
The 18th toast was as follows:-" Col. Ellison and
the garrison Of Montreal three times three" Col.
Eison returned thanks in forcible speech, admira-
bly, suited to the times, during which he was
peatedy and automatically cheered
Col. Prince was also toasted and the Herald says
II 10 impossible TO give any description Of the enthu
sasm with which his health received.
These enthusiasts in favor Of Col Prince could not
have studied the character Of the renowned st
George, of whom il is recorded that Thracian
knight having set out on long journey to give him
battle, and being met and assacd by gang Of rob-
bcrs on mis- way, the gallant champion Immediately
sent him his own horse and armor in order that he
might enter the lists al any disad vantage himself
putting up with the Announcements of his esquire.
There Is, truly, some difference between ancient and
modern chivalry, but still did not expect To find
man Landed a hero merely for shooting parcel
OF helpess prisoners in Geld blood The champion Of
Christendom would be ashamed Of such adherents III
they had lived in his day.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-29

THE SILK CULrURrsr's MASUAL addressed to the
Farmers and Planters of the United States BIZ John
D'Homerguc. Hagan a. Thompson, PHILADELPHIA
From the cursory perusa we have been able to give
this work, we believe il TO contain most valuable
information ON the rearing Of the silk worm, the cu
turc Of the mulberry tree, and the preparation Of the
silk for expectation. The work is also lustrat.
ed with numerous plates and diagrams which must
prove highly useful 10 every connected with the
culture Of silk. In an appendix to the book, the
reader will find several valuable public documents
and CORES pondence betweenthe Chevalier de Pau
gems, Of Paris, and the author, on the prolific
subject.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-29

BARGAINS roR MARRIED PEorLE.-The hand
some store at No. Aston House, (Graveley,) closes
tomorrow positively, at IL o'clock. Persons going
TO housekeeping, who want to lay in a cheap stock
Of excellent articles for family use, will do well TO
call, and look at these bargains. They may perhaps
something to their taste. There's no harm in
trying.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-29

o. a woollen factory, owned by Mr. Richard Mil
Ter and situated in Somerset, Westchester county in
this state was burned the night Of the Goth inst
10 o'clock. There was very little stock in the build
ing, but the machinery was entirely consumed. The
loss is estimated TO be $1,000 and insurance. The
building took fire from defect in the stove pipe.