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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01
EDWA ARD TURNER.
EVERY DEBTOR, AND OF AL
MOST EVERY CREDITOR to whom

EVERY DEBTOR, AND OF AL
MOST EVERY CREDITOR to whom
large amounts were due, a PRODIG-
IOuS DEPRECIATION in the price of
ALL PRODUCTS, and an immediate
cessation by States and individuals of
nearly every work ofprivate enterprise or
public improvement. The country would
be involved in one UNIVERSAL BANK
RUPTCY, and near the GRAVE of the
nations prosperity. would perhaps repose
the scattered fragments of those great and
glorious institutions which give happiness
10 millions here, and hopes of millions
more, of diseathralment from despotic
power"
Such wasthe language which Mr.. Walk.
er used two short years ago, in relation to
a metallic currency. A currency which
was to bring RUIN AND. DISTRESS
UNPARALLELED upon the country.
And sfra nge to say, the same Robert J.
Walker is now crying oui for metallic
currency | He is now the noisiest advo,
cate Of a scheme which he has pronounced
a .svision that could never be realized.
To attempt to comment upon or expose
such glareing and palpable inconsistent.
would be an idle waste Of time the pco
Die Of Mississippi viii understand and APP
preciate his course.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01
mn aOuthrrM arnus.
,rrtIsHED EVERY TUESDAY FOR
rur PROPRIETOR,

THE PRoPRIEToR,
r,vr DoLEARs per annun iH advance.
sIT Dollars i not paid '0ithin one month
b SiN -:o,ion viii be received for less than
70 'ul IIouths, payable always in advance.
81 49,, addressed to the Editor on bust
b lsu .gannected with the paper, must be
rsss s.n otherwise they win not be at
ended to-
- Personal communications wan not De IN
u serted at any price.
TERMS FOR ADVERTISING.
proprietors Of the two Newspaper
Inc :, columbus, have mutually agreed
g''s. n. allowing terms for yearly and other
- . .a5 They viii in all cases, be rigid
r,dhered to-
DEMENT'S viii be inserted at 81 per
D'hA no lines or less) Tor the first inser-
'l1" snS 50 cents for each subsequent inser-
nol dement's not marked with the number
dye .I.ortons, viii be published until forbid
O.IJcbarged accordingly,
au AnvERTIsING-Four squares or less,
sASL, ,be at pleasure, $50, payable halt
fens ., No contract for less than one year.
! Va. 9!,isilere Of annual advertisers is limi-
I IVY, mem immediate business; all adver-
lea ..~ ~ for the benefit of other persons
rss sem bv them, must be paid for by the
square. c.vn,D IRE for office win no
ANN S,N No name win be inserted unless we
9l y v.oecaDy authorised by some responsible
pe Woer must be paid for on delivery.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01
ATTENTION +!

- - - - II AO1N
TNHE subscriber has Just received and of
n fers for sale the following articles cheap
for Alabama money:
90 bbls. Ohio Flour,
$500 lbs. Tennessee Flour,
rs sacks Liverpool Salt,
% sacks Coffee,
10 bbls. Molasses,
10 hhds. N. o. Sugar,
3 boxes Havana d ST. Croix Sugar,
. bbls. best Loaf Sugar,
30 boxes Sperm Candles,
20 bbls. superior Irish Potatoes,
. boxes Soap,
$4,000 lbs Tennessee Bacon,
? casks Butter,
, casks Cheese,
10 bbls. good Lard,
30 bSxes best Raisins,
3 drums Figs,
box Citron,
10000 Principe Segars,
5 tons Tennessee Iron,
Alspice, Pepper Ginger.
Prunes, w. /. Preserves,
Rice, Soft shell Almonds,
Dried Beef, &c. &c.
A. L. CAMPBELL.
Columbus, April 8, 1899. 80
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01
VOLUME VI.-NUMBER 8.

When on theeye of his departure from
Harrisburg, he incauliously repeated the
substance of this conversation to a men,
berofthe Senate, and mentioned my name
as that Of his authority for his stat ment.
That Senator caused me to be subpRned
as witness before this committee. When
| learned for what object had been SUBJ
pened, ! declined to give my testimony
until | had stated these circumstances to
Col. M Elwee. This | did this morning.
Col. M EIwee made no objections to nv
giving his conversation in evidence, and
accordingly { have answered the question
which the committee have proposed to me.
A. J. PLEASONTON. !.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01
LAW COPARTN ERSHIP.

NTEPHEN n. NASH and JOHN
~ J. HUWPIIRHAss. Gate Of Alaba-
l1 having formed partnership, IN the prac-
zee Of law, will, for the future, practice IN con-
JUNCTION, IN the Circuit and inferior Courts OF
Dn Judicial District, and in the Superior Courts
Y Jackson, Mississippi.
They hope, by prompt and faithful atten-
ol 70 the duties Of their profession, to merit
r Ina receive liberal share of public patronage.
nelr office is in Columbus, Mi. (being the
tae formerly occupied by s. f. Nash,) where
pae or both ofthem can generally be found.
February 1, 1889. 2ltf
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01
No TIlE PUBLIC.

m, RIGHTS of editors and publishers If pa,
1--we been too long neglected. Justice
N .oror he done unless themselves assert
sI .,. ,,gbts and enforce the most rigid rules
lya u the end will be found alike salutary
sD ,5s nub6c and beneficial to those engaged
= the press. Publishers OF papers have been
y I long imposed upon by the community al
~" That tbey are considered to some extent
jssgraded class Of beings, when in fact there
ne vorati n in life so honorable, deserving oil
!, b.gb consideration, productive Of so much
,od class that eXerts so powerful an infiu-
,,s It's known to be proverbial for the
sly-s TO newspaper publishers to consider
M demand. as the last to be paid-debts 10
.,.l there is attached no moral obligation,
Jrrch they can refuse topay withlustice
a homer. hence D, is incumbent upon The
conductors OF The press TO assert their own
rytis, and resolve, severally and jointly, to
bTnral patrons Of newspapers under the same
obIrauons that attach TO other contracts. or
,gavs remain in poverty and want, with thou.
and due them from the most solvent men in
heOmiry.
We cali upon all editors and publishers Of
nsus who approve of the following rules, to
endorse them by their signatures-place them
sthe head of their papers, and strictly adhere
10 them.
IT. No subscription received without pay
meai n adrdnce.
"a No subscription received for less than
s1nonths.
81 Advance payment wll be required from
aluansent advertisers.
lh To announce no maa FOR any Office,
sher State or County, without tire adraRce
PAYMENT Of Ten dollars.
5th. Political circulars charged as advertise
nents and payment required IN adrance
9Th. An advertisements Of a personal alter
hton VIII be charged double, and payment re-
'uired in advance
7th. Election tickets will not be printed
yithout order, nor delivered to any person
ihout payment.
9Th. All subscribers, without respect to per-
pns, who are delnquents, on the first of Octo-
et, will be stricken from the list and their ac-
puns put in suit.
Theabove rules, we the undersigned, pledge
Gsekes to abide by.
JAMES A. STEVENS,
Edltorof the Yazoo Whig.
s. II. B. BLACK,
Editor of the Natchez Courier.
BESANCON g. HALLIDAY,
Publishers Mississippi Free Trader.
JAMES HAGAN,
Editor g. Prop. Vicksburg Sentinel.
W. NJ. SMYTH,
Editor Grand Gulf Advertiser.
SAMUEL CURTIS
Proprietor ofthe Southern Argus.
THOMAS BROWN,
Editor Of the Rodney Telegraph.
J. NJ DUFFIELD,
Editor Of the Grand Gulf Wing
WIN. B. TEBO,
Editor Of the Fayette Advertiser
WORTHINGTUN g. CHAPMAN
Editors g. prop. Columbus Democrat
ABB. g. s. l. CORWINE,
Editors and prop. Yazoo Banner
ARCH. S. CLARKE,
Pub. Port Gibson Correspondent
c. A. FOLSOM,
Editor Southern Sentinel
GEORGE A. WILSON,
Editor Holly Springs Banner
GEORGE r. KIGER,
Editor Southern Star
NEED g. SMITH,
Proprietors Southern Reporter
June, 1889.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01
Drs. WaIkins a TnIiaferrO,

HAVE Just received from DR.. Bridges,
a Zone ofthe Vaccine Physicians Of Phil
adephIa0 a Crust of Matter, the 18th trans
nssion from the Cow, and are prepared to
accnate all applicants at their Office on Mar
ket.strept
Columbus, April s, 1890 3Ott
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01
R0fnnic .M1 1Iicfnc s.

~ RENE HILL, at the Columbus Drug
VI Store, has received from the manufac-
turer a general assortment of the most approx
ed Botanic Medicines, comprising almost
every article in the line. They were prepared
and manufactured expressly for the Columbus
demand, by Doctor Gideon Lincecum, and are
warranted good and fresh. Those who use
medicines OF this description cannot apply too
early. 1927 April %, 1889.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01

John NJ. SymOHS.
OFFERS for sale the following seasonabl,
~ Goods, at very fair prices, viz:
Printed and Painted AIuslins,
Brown Linens for summer veal
Assorted Summer Prints.
Also, few Parasols, at cost.
April 80 3;
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01
nR IL e. SLADE.

LAS resumed the practice Of his probes.
IL SION, and will punctualy attend to All
PALS, when not professionally engaged. HIS
pmce IS in the rear Of the building formerly oc-
'np'td by Slade g. Baker, in Market-street.
n night he will be found at his residence.
Columblts April9. 1889. 3Ot
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01

Neither Vinous nor Spurious.
An BOXES CHAMPAGNE CIDER,
~ just received per Roanoke-for sale by
FRANKLIN & BROTHER.
March %. 26
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01
-SOlrndid Silks

EUST received, and may be examined at
- any time, an assortment of beautiful Silks,
to which the subscriber invites the attention
of the ladies'. j. NJ SYMONS.
march 5, 1889. 25
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01
A. ]. PLEASONTON.
Cor. pLrAsoNroN, IN explanation. !

i 4 deem it proper to state TO the com.
mittee, lest some persons might suppose
that had been instrumental in Causing
my testimony on this subject to be adj
duced, that have never mentioned this
conversation before my examination to.
day to- any but one gentleman from 9
neighboring State, who was casually here
ii attendance on public business, ane
with whom / was ID the habit Of daily IN
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01
P. BYRON BARKER, EDrrOR.l
Valuable Property

~ IL TNHE subscriber offers
W II for sale that yalna-
bUglX bleproperty known as the
N| II EAGLE TAVERN, sit
- uated on the corner OF
st. Johns and Main streets, in the town of Co
umbus. The main building is Sc feet 'front.'
ing on Main-strcet, and running back l6O feet,
containing 30 rooms with good Stables and
other out-houses. A particular description Of
the property Is deemed unnecessary, as the
stand is known to be equalled by none and ex-
celled by few in the Southern country. One
half OF the purchase money can be paid in
notes of the Real Estate Bank of this place ;
the balance in one and two years, with lien on
the premises.
JAMES JONES.
Columbus, June 3, 1899. 3stf
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01
SiOeY.hh Candles.
HnsfeH.4I.

WYE have received another lot of superior
w heavy three thread Cotton Hosiery,
consisting of Ladies' white, brown and colored !;
Gentlemen's white, brown and mixed halt
hose; Misses white cotton; also, Ladies black
wOrsted.
FRANKLIN & BROTHER.
NFav % n
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01

The first triennial celebration of the
National Agricultural Society of England
was held at Oxford, on the 18th of July.
Earl Spencer presided. At the dinner near
ly 5000 persons sat down 10 table, under
an immense awning. Many good toasts
and speeches were elected, from among
which we select the remarks of Mr.. Web
sfer
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01

TUJUBE PASTE, an excellent article for
81 hoarseness and colds, for sale at the Co
lumbus Drug Store, by
January %. Is
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01
Medical Books.

"OWARD'S Improved System of Botan-
II &c Medicines, highly useful work for
Botanic practitioners and families. A few
copies of the above valuable work are for sale
at the Drug Store of
GREENE HILL
April %, 1889. 80
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01

AHRISTIANRTY proved by actual DEM
~ onstratior. by Alexander Keith, " y. an-
PFISTER e GOODWIN
March 5, 1889. .
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01

You ought to marry Never,
know good girl for YOU But perbaps.
you pshaw p--you don't know bers
She is young Then she is sly.' sI3ea,,.
tiful.' The more dangerous. sOf rood
family. Then she is proud. Tender
hearted. Then she is jealous She has.
talents TO kill me- sAnd one hundred
thousand dollars 4 viii take her 2
- -
There is afellow ia Wisconsin so thin
thata man has offered him almost any
Price i be will allow himself to be cut iuto
lamp wick. He is the same chap, whose
shadow was mistaken for single. and
Whitfield to pieces BY a travelling YANKEES.
Aud after all he is not so greaa curiosity
as fellew in Arkansas, who IS 50 shoT1
| that he has been often mistaken for pie
crust.
4 The Yellow Fever continues dnabalss
il Ncw.O Orleans.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01

DEANES.---We have received the best
assortment of Planes ever brought to
Columbus. consisting Of almost every kind in
use. manufactured. by Kennedy g. White,
New York. and warranted ofthe best quality.
FRANKLIN g. BROTHER
March 26, 1889. -
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01

DLACKSMITH'S Belloscs, Anvils, Wees
ID and Files. and other implements OF the
'''Os' ~ '- j. M SYMONS.
April 80 80
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01

Columbus, Sept. 50, 1899.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01

0OMPOUND Fluid Extract of SarsG-
~ pariLa and Liuers0Ort, for sale by
G. HILL.
April 80 80
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01

The Yellow Fever continues dnabsses
il Ncw.Orlsans.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1839-03-02

BUCHANAN AND aINLoN'--Troublc is brewing
here. Buchanan has been named IN Pennsylva-
MIA Candidate for the Presidency after Van
Buren,. aeu,ou 1t is well known, is an assistant
editor of the Globe. As a heavy hit at Buchanan
III the last Globe, we find the following:
'For ourself we can say, that from our early
school-boy days, we have never had but one opin-
ION OF the Federal party. We have always tho't
however some among them may disguise it from
themselves, that the vital principle--nay, the We
ry instinct OF the party-was Identical with that
which has robbed the people of their rights every
where in the old world. and all its efforts tend to
the overthrow of free Government in this country.
We never voted for Federallst advocated Fed
eral principle. or supported Federal measure
and. with Gods blessing, hope We never shall''
What an onslaught this will make with al. the
renegade tederalists IN the Van Buren, Party
Ne,c York Express
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1839-03-02

\ CRYING SIS.--The Boston Transcript men
tons that clergyman IN neighboring town, on
the las, Sabbath in the old year. took occasion to
preach to his flock their moral duties for the
coming year. and particularly enforced The duty
OF paying promptly for their newspapers We
move vote of thanks to that clergyman and as
1t Is somewhat customary TO request the clergy
occasionally to preach n sermon aid Of some
particular benevolent object, against a partcu-
lar prevalent sin, may add u request that cler-
gymen generally will take some opportunity to
enforce the duty above mentioned; for its neglec,
positively of the most prevalent sins in the
land Madison Courier.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1839-03-02
NJ Nj b Err 8.

Five years oi steadast progress upon a good
energetic plan, with ample means to bring into
employ on the roads "a large share Of The surplus
labor OF the State. would put the principal roads
in good order, and make the whole passabIe.
Turnpike gates would fall, of course rs they ought
and their ioaferkeePers be allowed to occupy their
time IN some more useful pursuits. OF all taxa
ton upon the people. l hold. that the tax Of a
turnpike gate is the dearest, well a. the most
vexa,ious. 1t is paying out ten dollars to get
back one. l, is Improbable 10 ali parties, except
the gate-keepers. For who ever know n perma-
nen,ly profitable turnpike stock, When il is evil
dent to all, tina, turnpkcs drag heavily, why
roy upon them! Why allow them TO seize upop
fe,c points Of concentrated naScl to lery confyi
buttons on passers by, who perhaps have waded
through fifty miles Of mud to reach a turnpike
gate? The turnpike is a mistaken system, and
one which charges upon few public spirited
men inconv enient contributions, which should be
WED upon the property Of all.
A township is a convenient district to be man.
aged by single Road Engineer-if, as usual, n
bout six miles square, and he liz ed nearly central,
his daily walk to the company of operators any
road would average but short distance. The
public tools essential to rapid road making, would
be in his constant care. The interests and wishes
of his constituents, with his own sense Of duty,
would be sufficient stimulous to perform his duties
in faithful energetic mannet. The aiority OF
force of opinion would direct, Of course, attention
TO great roads in the first instance.
The great State of Ohio has but to say SO, and
she can make and keep her common roads good
without any aid from turnpike gates; and without
accepting unequal contributions in the shape o
subscriptions TO turnpike stocks Provide tn,
means, and give il over to tho people in the loca
districts to manage. If the fund is waeted, it il
their loss. Why not :rust them?
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1839-03-02

VILLAGE LIGHTED BY NATURAL GAs.-The
village of Fredona, IN the western part oil me
State of n York, presents this singular phenon-
enon The village is forty miles from Buffalo,
and about two from Lake Eric; small but rapid
stream called the Condoway, passes through 1t,
and after running several miles, discharges itseif
into the lake below; near the mouth is a neat
small harbor, with light house. While reno'-
ing an old mill, which stood partly over tins
stream in Fredonla, three years since, some bub-
bles were observed to break frequently from the
water, and trial, were found to be intam-
able.
A company was formed, and hoe an inch
and half in diameter, being bored through the
rock, soft tue,id lime stone, the gas left It's nat
urai channel and ascended through this. gas
umeter was constructed, with small house for
its protection, and pipes being lad, the gas Is
cow " ed through the whole village. One hun
dred lights fed from II, more or less, mt an ex-
pensc of one dollar and a half yearly Tor each.
The streets and public churches are lighted with
It.
The fame is large, but not strong or bril-
liant as that from gas cities; IL is however
in high favor with the inhabitants. The sasom-
eter, found on measurement, collected eighty
eight cubic feet in twelve hours during the day
but the man who has charge Of 1t told me that
more might be procured with a larger apparatus
About a mile from the village, and in the same
stream,it up in quantities four or five times
as great The contractor for the light house ,pur
chased the right to it, and laid pipes to the lake
/ but found it impossible make it descend, the
difference in elevation being very great. 1t pre-
! ferrcd lis own natural channels and bnbbled NJ
beyond the reach of his gasometer. The gas Ii
carburatcd hydrogen, and Is supposed to come
from beds of bituminous coal; the only rock Wis
ible, however, here, and to great extent along
the southern shore of the lake, is tHtd lime
I stone-Brewster's Journal.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1839-03-02

0TThe editor of the 'Maumee Express reads
his neighbors pleasant practical lecture upon
the Canada War, from which we make tho follow
ing extract:
"Friends and fellow citizens Keep cool; and
don't make fools Of yourselves in the Canada bu-
siness. Stay ut home-mind your own affairs
keep your money-don't tear your shirts, nor
hurrah before you're out Of the woods. Form as
many secret societies as you please practice your
winksj mods, and grips, as you please, hut don't
get drunk-don't pledge yourselves-dont trust
yourselves on British ground. They handle guns
very careessly on the other eide Of the boundary.
Them Bri,ishers always shut up their eyes before
they shoot, and there is no knowing what they
may do, it they should get to shooting bullets
It's perfect folly to get in the way Of a gun in
careless hands-so keep shady-don't Join the
"hu"ters'-don't go wandering off away from
home "dboM your Lusiness'-don't "hare as rood
right to be in one place as another" II you
want TO look mysterious, look SO at your wife; if
| you want to shake your head, shake il at your
children. DO business your own capital--pay
sufficient respect to the soundncss of your skin
lake newspaper, and pay for it, and you can
learn all about these matters, rs we'll as # you
were on the ground"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1839-03-02

counts be SO kept 10 show at any time the total
disbursements any line of work, separate from
other lines Prouided, also, That the board shall
furnish to the proper officer list of rates of COM
pensation 10 the Eagin and all other officers
Ia their services, 50 as to operate as a check on
the drafts of tho Reconnaissance for wages
salary.
SEC. 20, The acting Cd espsssioner and the res
ident Engineer shall each keep full and accu-
register, in a book prepared for that purpose,
as all estimates and drafts, for work done each
section, which reg:std8 shall be compared with
each other 81 the close OF each payment, at which
time also said acting commissioner shall forward
to the office of the Board abstract of all pay
ments made by him.
SEC. 81. Ia case the acting commissioners shall
have reason to believe that there is collision be-
tween the contractors and the resident Engineer
in regard TO any estimate that may be presented
TO him, he may at his option suspend payment up
on the same until he apprise the Board ofthe facts,
which il shall be his duty Immediately to do.
SEC. %. Ii shall be the duty of the officer or
agent holding the funds TO forward six
weeks or two months to the Board copy of the
Register Of pay ents made by him all checks
or drafts.
SEC % The board shall make no extra allow
ance To contractors over and above the sum
which may be estima ted by the resident Engineer
as due under fair and just construction of the
contract. Prorded, That at every letting of the
public works, it shall be the duty of the board t.
notify all bidders of the same.
SEC "a. This act shall be taken and considered
a public act and shall be favorabv and Literally
construed for all beneficial purposes and shall taxi
effect and be in force, from and after its passage
SEC. %. The joint resolution, approved, Jan
I6 1897, relative to the Northern canal. is recog
nzed as n law of the land, in far the sam
provides means for procuring and expanding inc
eey on said canal.