Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-21

melancholy, become easily addicted to
reflection, and reflection is soil which
soon repays us for whatever trouble we
bestow upon its culture"
81 have generally observed that those
who make the most boast have the least
cause"
"The only difference between one man
and another, is whether he governs his
passions or his passions him"
From the Tuscaloosa Monitor, Of Nay 1OA.
MELANCHOLY occURRENcE.-Our city
was thrown into great confusion on Tues.
day evening, by the report spreading
through the streets, that two Of our popu.
lation, gentleman and lady, had been
drowned in the Warrior. Numerous per.
sons flocked down to the banks of the riv-
er, and great was tie CONSERVATION when
this disastrous intelligence was found to
be true. The unfortunate parties were
Miss Mary Barber, and Mr.. L. B. Young.
Miss B. was most interesting and beau
tiful girl, in the spring of life--not more
than sixteen years of age. She had gone
forth on the morning of the day, in fine
spirits. with gay party Of young ladies,
on fishing excursion. We learn that
the boat in which the party was, by some
Encouragement or accident, was turned
over, within short distance ofthe shore
all the persons, with the exception Of the
Two unfortunate ones mentioned above,
succeeded in reaching the bank. It's i'm.
possible to get the facts of the circun-
stance of the drowning. It is said by
some that Mr.. Young, in making efforts
TO save the young lady, drowned himself
Others say that he sank Immediately,
and was not seen to rise. Miss Barber
was taken from the water in few min.
utes, (about ten as we hear,l by stran-
ger, who swan from the opposite side of
the river 10 her assistance. She exhibit.
ed symptoms of life-and even struggled
for breath-but from confusion, or want
of skill on the part of the persons. present,
she was soon utterly lifeless. Some faint
hope was entertained by her friends that
she would be resuscitated, and all the me-
deal aid of the city was instantly afford
ed, but il has proved vain. The young
lady is now in her grave.
This melancholy occurrence has de-
priye6 an lndulgent father, and doatmg
mother, of the pride and happiness Of their
life. But the sympathies Of generous
community are with them in this terrible
misfortune.
The body Of Mr.. Young was found and
gotten out about two hours after the oe-
currence. and every possible effort made
to restore life, but in vain. We have been
able to learn but few particulars IN rela-
ton to Mr.. Young. He has been living
in this place two years and more, during
which time NE met with him frequently.
He was young gentleman Of honest
and amiable department; sndw mems
Der Of the Methodist Church, II regular
standing. We understand that he was ia
the 23d year of his age. His father IS
Methodist preacher on the Jefferson Cir.
chit. Some Of his relations I've ia Laws
renee county.
CoTToN Speculations Of a curious na-
lure are going on IN cotton. a new actor
has lately appeared on the ST &c purchas-
ing large quantities At the Cd enf prices.
We are informed that Of 5000 bales sold
yesterday. De vas the purchases of 5000,
and thar Be previously purchased still
larger quantity. Some say this gentleman
aho is remarkable for bis shreWdDess and
intelligence. is I'D agent Of tlle u. States
Bank others allege that he IS buyina lor
q celebrated banking house II London, and
others thar Re trading on his own bottom.
One thing seems slaenlars that while he IS
making large purcha he IS publishing
circulars Be object 81 which IS Is laise
fle price Of cotton. a. 9. faiaa.
Accounts from Span oI & late date
have beeu EecsiVed uia Hapanna "a BE
camp and cabinet Of Den Carlos 81 li.
most confusion prevailed aud be e'
irlends Were daily Joining taa e
Queens standard beiafa g.
one time. deserted cad under % cen os
81 one Afafoflo. were attached q tl.e
no e s ere treated 5.
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