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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-09-24
BuiIele1.,s H0rcFeUor.e.

builders H0rdaU0re.
WE have received by the late arrivals, a
w complete assortment of Builders Hard
ware and Tools, consisting of some very fine
front and inside door Locks, Mortice Locks,
Bolts, Butts, Hinges, Nails, Brads, Spikes,
Screws, finishing Nails, hand, panel, tenant
and circular Saws, pitt and cross-cut Saws,
Files of all kinds, socket and firmer Chisels
and Gouges, Turner'S Gouges and Chisels,
and variety of other articles in the line
FRANKLIN & BROTHER.
May %. 81
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-09-24
rench Merinos.

NNKANKLIN g. BROTHER have iust
received small lot Of super French Me-
rlnos, warranted all wool.
Fine Irish Linens.
Superior 8 threaded Cotton Hose. and va
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-09-24
Bacon & Lard.

lust received, 10000 pounds of superior
81 Tennessee Bacon, and Is barrels Fresh
Lard, to be sold cheap for cash ony, by
A. L. CAMPBELL.
March %, 1889. %
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Interesting Novels
Wines and Liquors,

Wines and Liquors,
an Draught or in Bottles, of the following
" kinds, selected with great care, by a
competent Judge, in the northern markets,
known to be pure and of the first quality, viz !:
Golden and Pale Sherry,
Bea and Common Madeira,
old Port Wine,
Lisbon and MuScdt Wines,
Old Irish WhiSkey,
Champagne and CognGc Brandy,
Holland Gin, and
jamaica Rum.
Together with full assortment of the COM
mon Liquors, constantly on hand and for sale
in any quantity, by
FRANKLIN d. BROTHER,
On Main-st. door from Market.
Feb. ;, 1889. 81
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GROCERIES.
March %, 1899.

GROCERIES,.
ENRANKLIN g. BROTHER have on
H hand a fresh assortment of Groceries,
which viii be sold low for good money.
Nav %. 81
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-09-24

SUMMER PRINT5.-A very handsome
- assortmenfof Prints, suitable to the sea-
son, for sale by
FRANKLIN g. BROTHER.
April q 80
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-09-24

II ENTUCKY JEANS. of different quail
IN ties, for sale by
FRANKLIN & BROTHER.
January ID. I9
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-09-24

II EPHALIA, a celebrated Oleaginous Ex-
IN tract, for identifying and preserving the
hair; also, other Hair Oils, for saleat the Co
lumhus Drug Store. BY G, HILL.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-09-24
J. 5. SKINNER, Editor.

TERMs.-Two Dollars year, or six copies
for Ten Dollars, always to be paid before he
work is sent An subscriptions to begin with
the first number Of the year, and in no case
viii the work be sent to any subscriber longer
then it shall have been paid for.
SIX numbers have been published and may
yet be had.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-09-24

SOAP, MOULD q SPERM CAN
- DIES Just received and for sale by
FRANKLIN & BROTHER.
March IL 26
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
no OUR DISTANT PATRONS /!

4 fels m0Hfhs aaee IRE sent bills 10 oil Of our dIs-
fari sajseribers, eh0se accounts exceeded FIb Il
DOLLARS We are happy 10 state that grea'
many u them complied promptly ruth our request,
and paid their dasI. In order 10 sape our PotroHs
residing ~ other states as yell as feir this state,
fhs erpense Of postage hare taken The liberty Of
putting me amount due, opposite The names 81 tetr
,ri9se accounts hare been long standing.
l,n Is impossible for as 10 employ collector, this
i, the only means left US Of calling The attention Of
our distant SubserIbers 10 thar dues. We hope u
rH be e0asidered respectful The hst Is Ro'o ertsnd-
ed 20 as 10 embrace many in this state ee as .1d-
bauia. Tennessee SC. In the aggregate, the amount
/, oonsiieraJie--somethiHg more than THOU
SAND DOLLARS but 10 each iHdrridHal ubseri-
ber il IS triflng Sererai Of The gentlemen @aose
names ,cere frst put dorm the list hare honorabty
come torirard and pad their dae May IRE not hope
fbate rest ,rH irihom delay foiio'r their eranPe'
30 An remttaaces may be made at our risk, by
,l,,, rsceiDf Of IT'S Transmission from The T. VI.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
foH rHE nEuoCuar.
ANTIQUITIES OF AMERICA

The mounds and shell banks with which tbi,
continent abuunds, their nneienl date, and our
lack Of knowledge respecting them. or their or.
GIN has hitherto been prolific source Of specu-
iaiion with The curious. Some supposine them In
be the repositories of ihe'dead, While Other. have
come 60 the conclusion that they we're " hiph
places a. spoken Of in The bible. upon which
affairs we're erected 10 some unknown God -
However, be his as !, may, We are forced 10 the
conclusion, from the number Of them, and their
magnitude. many Of which cover from two 10 three
acres Of land, with bitches and embauk meal.
extending from them to some neiphbouns rnoun.
tain, river or lake. that they we're of ,mpo,,au,
use TO ancient inhabitants Of our eounirv And
as Is evident That the ice Of people who raised
mem arc now extnr., we can only come 10
conclusion respecting The use Of those mounds
9Y examining their situation and contents. And
= 'o' one, aiu somewhat surprised that people
nave not heretofore taken mere pains 10 find on,
"'e'r use, and DO away hypothetical notions con.
corning them.
IN order 10 como 10 some conclusion aud "a.
iIsly my own mind, ! have excayaled several Of
hose o. Pounds, and IN 50 dong, have found thai,
me- are Of two kinds. each of which answered
an important purpose 10 the people who bull
them, viz the larger ones as place Of defence,
and the small ONES ior deposiiing the dead. II
appears evident from tho situation Of these
mounds land shell banks ia connection with them
IN many places tina, their Constructors lived IN
small independent villages, or military stations,
similar TO tho inhabitants Of Germany and Italy,
during the prevalence Of the feudal system in The
days Of Ohio / Emperor Of Germany. And
Iha, the reader may be convinced that the above
Is not hasiy conclusions will here subjoin a
diagram, showing Tho situation of cluster OF
these mound. IN Jnckson county, Alabama, few
miles below Bcllepone.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

This cluster Of mounds Il situated between
(A) tho Tennessee river and (B) a lake three
miles IN length.
G isa largo quadrangular mound, covering
nearly fourth Of an acre at the base, and be.
tween 20 and 80 feet high, with brick wall
','-'~ &c burnt clay, round the top, three feet
deep and two ieet wide and slIatuin Vi LaLsd
earth five or six inches thick, extending from one
side Of the mound to the other, on a level with
The bottom Of tho brick wall, us represented in
diagram second.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
COLUMBUS DEMOCRAT.
SATURDAY. APRIL 10, 1889.

DGuocEArlc STArE RIsHrs N0MisATioSs.
For Go-srHor-A. e. MrNUTT:
For Sc. Of STATE BARRY W. BENSON:
Fer .lad,ior-ACGUSTUS B. SAUNDERS:
For Trea,urer-sAMUEL CRAIG:
Tor Coagrea-A. c. BRows < J. THoNfsos.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

person notorious for his profanity, was Ia.
ken on writ, and not possessing the where win
alto pay the demand. was locked up in iail. His
miserable wife, deprived Of that support which
even broken staffafords, was observed by htf
little son 30 weep Confident OF his fathers nro.
ieIency. he kindly said to her, "Mams, don't cry
father will nrsar ont in bali an hour -
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
TIE PROSPECT BEFORE Us !

We learn from gentleman conversant with
The state Of political affairs in Yalobusha. that the
Democratic party Of that County are in fine spirits
aud are determined TO obtain triumph al The
November polls. When Gov M'Nurr's veto
first appeared, several prominent members of the
party objected to il; subsequent reflection has
convinced them that the Governor was right:
and we ate assured the Democrats will support
our present popular chief magistrate with great
unOnimlty. The speeches of Jacob Thomson
and Col. Marsh have convinced many wings OF
the aOsurdity of supporting Henry Clay and
national bank and our informant does no, hest.
ta'e 10 give Il as his opinion that the Democratic
ticket will prevail in that popuous county by al,
least 200 majority. Many intelligent wings are
dissatisfied with the nomination OF Judge Turner
Tor Governor, and openly declare their preference
for M'Nut. All admire the firmness OF the Co
vernon IN vetoing the Pest Note Bill. |, will
gan, him troops Of friends"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
Subscribers i'm Tennessee. &c,

TnE DEMocRAT's ALMANAc.-This valua
BILE publication should be in the hands of every
Democrat. 1t has become SO popular al the
North, that the publishers have been compelled
to issue several new editions, and they are dis.
posed of as fast as they come from the press
We have still few copies on hand. We sell
them at the New York price, II IL cents each.
The copies of the Declaration of Independence,
and Of the Constitution Of the United States
which the work contains, are alone worth double
that sum.
t1rA few copies, also, for sule at Pfsier s.
Goodwin's Book store, and at Woodward & Bed.
dingheds.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
". splLLMAN


WsttENisMs,---" There's no accounting for
tases,s as the baboon said ven he tied the boquel
10 his TAIL
"A light breaks inupon my BRAIN" as tho bull
said ven the butchers axe struck nm,
"Don'i all speak at once" ! lhs instructor
said 10 his deaf and dumb pupils.
1.-THE closest ties will sometimes be broken
as the criminal said, when the rope with which
they were hanging him snapped in two.
~ think we had better drop he subject" as
the man said wheG the Judge asked what he had
to say against sentence Of death being passed up
on him.
II. takes me to go it, as the locomotive said
ven tiled off the train Of cars at the rate Of thirty
miles an hour.
"Ifs all in my sgs,n rs the cockney said when
the rocket stick entered one Of his peppers,
1T makes mo sick a, the stomach as the
hog said when he nosed the drunkMd in the gut
ter.
g Fine times for them as is well wrapt up" as
the Polar Bear said 10 himself when he was prac-
Using his skating.
I'm see you again." as the coquero said to
her mirror.
mot without some reflection, on my part" as
the mirror said to the coqueItc.
Deferred Ssnsibiiiiy.-A client once bust into
food Of tears after he had heard The sta,emen,
Of his counsel, eyclaimirg, - did not ,tias |
suffered half as much ill heard II this day."
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

TvroGRArnicAL.--Tho following were among
toasts drunk at tho anniversary festival on the
l7th ut, of the typographical society Of Ciucin.
natl;
A Jomnsyman Printer-An odd, yet favora.
bile specimen Of natures handiwork, 0flen man
Of genus; somestnes poet; never fool ;
always a philosopher A character in which has
been blended much Of the lighi and shade Of hu.
manity, and where sound and substantial qualities,
both Of the head and heart, atone for many an
error, misioHnnes which overiake the best and
wisest Of mankind, in their pilgrimage through
life.
The .amsriean Tar-Csmpos,d Of colo,s war.
ranted not 10 run.
Wonaa--The only true type Of happiness.
I 1t TO her form some human errers fall,
Look in her face, and you forget them all. s.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

HrDE Pax RAGS CoUEsE--Iieans are beng
taken 10 put tbs course in FIRST rate order By the
coming races. The tack IS decidedly one Or Tie
best We ever saw-it IS well AMI strongly enclosed.
There Is a neat and spacious pavilion for the AIDES
Tbe course Is now under the entire control and man-
seement Of the Joeky Club, who have selected
Capt. P. B. Starke, gentleman admirably quah6-
el tor the business, % superiniend Tor them. Every
Thing vii be in the fqp Of the siye-good Order The
best Of accommodations, and lots Of MONEY notwith-
standing The hard times. All who are fond o. the
sports Of the turf should attend The public may
Be assured tia, no labor or expense will Be spared
60 give complete satisfaction. The spring races
will commence on he 2lsl Of next month"; See adj
verisement.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

~. oHuiuIn ot phkcu EARN.
The loose earth that now covers this stratum Of
baked clay, appears TO have accumulated there
since tho mound was deserted by It's primitive
owners, as Il does not agree III appearance with
that below the baked EARTH !.
The bricks with which the walls are built, ans
pear 10 have been moulded with straw or rrass
in them, and afterwards burnt, ms the impression.
Of straw or grass are quite visible in every irae
tire Of the brick The exact size and form o
The brick was not ascerained on my examna.
ton of the mound, as there was not whole ono
ob,alned--as near as could Judge, they we're
about y inches long, 6 wlde and thick. This
mound was evidently pace Of defence from It's
form and silnallon, and also from the fact of a
number Of flint arrow-spikes being found near
the mound.
| Id IL large PIT in the earth. about 100 yalds
below the mound (C) corresponding il size with
that Of thu mound, aud is without doubt the place
from which the earth was taken 10 raise the
mound.
The places marked ,ol are small mounds, in
which human bones are found deposited in vaults
made by setting sla, rocks on their edges, aud
capp'ng them over with the same kind; and il is
worthy Of notice, that on rocks there is not
mark Of an iron toal 10 be found. In these
small mounds there are also many fractured
pieces Of earthen pots to be found.
Zee Are she'll banks, composed Of fresh wa
ter and muine shes--buman and animal bones
and also pieces Of cafthen pots.
IL SpIIINAN
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

MoTnER.--lIow many thoughts are stirred by
that little word MorHER What other friend
has watched like her over the helpless aud unca
sy hours OF slcknoss--horne with its petulence--
mlnstered 10 ITS inhrmues--soolhed its pam and
sEoothed ITS teyersh pillowl Where are the
lIiends OF our prosperity when "the evil days
come, and tho years draw nigh, in which we must
have no pleasure in them :" When the clouds
OF misfortune descend, and poverty and want
oyertake us--when the hear, is sick with the
uniulhlment oIhope, and the spirit droops over its
blastcds xpecloiIons--when the cup Of life is
poisoned by mlschance or gullc--when the storm
hath no rainbow, aad the midnight no star--where
then are the lIaerers Of our cloudless skies, and
our sunbnght houtsl When the schemes Of earth.
y ambition fail, and the hiss of the multitude fol-
lows orr downfall, whittier have they departed
Who're are the summer birds, when the voice OIL
winter means in the eafless forostl Alas! il i,
but too often interest, or convenience, or habit Of
fashion, that preserves the friendship OF mankind
but The attachment OF q mother, no change o
fortune, no loss Of influence, not even the loss o
character can destroys rs the triumph Of her chll
dren Is her own, SO is their downfall and ,he
d'shonor. Her heart blceds for them nstlnctyel
W. 'N"'" NV" hhbfuuNu WI uttlI SolIOWss Alt
eye follows them when present, and her soI
goes with them when absent. With patienc
that never tines, and self denial that aever cease
she cheeruy sacrifices for Them her own cou
forts aud pleasures. Her sympathy IS felt, n,
ohlruded; her consolation is never othclous, an
always soothing to the spirit here friendship
unolterable IN life, and strong in death, and 81
breolhes her last sigh in prayer lor the wello
of her children,
Remembrance hovors over every incident,
those calm and happy days, when her presen'
gave i(o its charms. That affection which tur
cd aside tho arrows OF misfortune that iendt
ness which smoothcd the pillow Of sickness; tn
hand which held the aching head OF pain; that pi
" aud sancty which kindled in our heart the pu
fame OF love and reverence those smiles viii
benmed upon US, and ever the brightest when h
= would was irowning, and that unallerable aiIe
i which supported us amidst its unkindness and
gratitude, can, oh can these ever be forgoi,o
i ". o, Pieayme.
II TYroGRArnicAL,--Th following were amol
toasts drunk at tho anniversary festival, on 1
" l7th ult, of the typographical society Of Cnci
h natl;
A Journsymaa Printer-An odd, vet favor
q bile specimen Of natures handiwurk Oflen N,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

The LIQUoR Law has been generally o",e', \,
in Columbus. Our landlords have remo'eo
decanters from their bars, and Mr. Bracken ~
raYed his in mourning and placed his bO'uss -.
miniature coffin. We are not disposed 70 60.
the expedieney of this ;aw; we hail IT'S oose.
as a great public blessing. and hope TO see ,svef
adhered 10. Some Of our cotempoTaries' WV
question its constitutOnahy.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

ARRIVAL EXTRAORDINARY !--0n Saturday
last, two heavily loaded wagons drove up 10 the
Tombigbee Bank, and discharged their cargoes
Of SPECIE! We understood they had $4,000
on board, which being added to the $4,000 al.
ready in the vaults ofthat institution, made suf-
cient sum to redeem their circulation The de-
posites, however. were removed on Tuesday, and
shipped on board the Pioneer for Mobile.
sNN#@
Mons SPEclE THE Branch of the Planters
Bank ., this place. shipped $4,000 in specie On
board the Lalh Rookh, on Tuesday last, for the
Mother Bauk at Naichez
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

a correspondent requests US to call the atten.
ION Of the city authorities to the condition of the
streets. He thinks the owners Of lots ought to
clean up the filth and remove the barrels, boxes
end wood in front Of them, and sci out shade trees
after the manner of some Of the property owners
IN Main and Msrketsheets.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

The COMMERCIAL BANK has been remove,
to the building formerly occupied by the Pos
Office,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

COUNTY Communicating the past ~se'
we have conversed with great many of our dehO
cratic friends fronm different parts Of the county,
We are truly happy 10 discover but one spirit P'e,
valing in our ranks. "Every thing for principe s,'
nothing for mem" Union and harmony" are 'ns
watch-words oil the Democrats. Some Of our irehA
have suggested the propriety Of naming dsy "a
convention immediaely--due notice will be give"
however, and waha1e no fear Of general sueDu
ance; the democrats ofthe adjoining counties w
are up and ADDING. They exact pledges from VIZ. =.
candidates in relation to Their intended course ~
the leading questions. We have too oiten sen -
folly Of electing men from mere local considers IN
Let The vote Of RagsdaIs, the Jaynes, MenOea'. !,
Rupert and Smith, and others, at the last eens'" ;,
election, be warning to democrats IN az ''N :
come.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

The CrRcurr CouRr commenced on Monda
last, Judge Bennett presiding. There was owe
200 cases on the civil docket, and near fifty on III
criminal docket The Judge has been untirine
his exertions TO dispose Of the business on hand.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

PHRENoLoGY.-We learn that Doct. Estes will
deliver a series of Lectures on this interesting SCI
enee in the course of the spring, at The Mississippi
Female College. He has made the subject bis study,
and is one Of its most enthusiastic votaries
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

Mr. Reuben DAVIS, one Of tie Felersl candidates
for Congress we understand, made his first election
eerinr speech before the people a, the Court House
IN this place on Tuesday last. We have been told
thatthe burden ofhis song was, National Bank
and public dcfllcations With all due respect to Mr.
DAVIS we must be permitted to say that he IS great
y mistaken, ifhe calculates upon riding into Con-
gresg upon two such hobbies.-They viii inlalibly
break down before he gets half over the course.
The people understand the subject too we'll
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

ATTACHMENT NorIcEs.-We have lost 50 mucl
by publishing attachment notices. that we have come
70 the conclusion TO publish no more unless some
person will become responsible for our fees-.9rgu,
We have come 10 the same cnnclns;nn ns..0s...
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