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The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21
THE SOUTHERN CONVENTION"

/ THE SOUTHERN CONVENTION"
AThe Planters and Merchants Con-
lTdntion u assembled at Macon, Georgia, on
tke 22d instant. On organizing the body,
upwards OF one hundred delegates were
found to be in attendance. Of this num-
Der, only two were of South Carolina,
Gen. James Hamilton and Mr.. Schultz,
OF Hamburg,) the greater portion helnS
from Georgia, with small sprlnkling from
Alabama and Florida. DR.. Thomas lloxle,
f Columbus, Ga, was unanimously cho-
zen president, and Charles A. Higgins APP
pointed secretary.
General Hamilton, who had been charg-
ed with mission TO Europe, to further
the interests of the planters and merchants
of the South by proposing arrangements
with some great commercial houses on
each side of the channel, in regard to con-
signments of cotton, made report TO the
convention of the result of his mission.--
Ii appears from his report that General
H. on his arrival in Liverpool in August,
lost no time in confeTring with the houses
of HUMPHREYS & Biddle Prince & Foun-
taine; Molyneaux, Wheatherby & Co.;
Parker & Co; Holford 4 Go.
And couple Of weeks later, he held
conferences. at Havre, with Messrs. Delau-
ney & Co., Dupasseur & Co., Pitray, Wei
& Co., Lewis, Rodgers & Co., HottIn.
guer & Co. Wells 4 Greon, Bounehe &
Co. and Boisgerand & Co. To all these
houses (savs General Hamilton | explain
ed fully the measures which had been sug.
gested by the meeting at New York on
the 9th July last, for the consideration OF
this convention, and the duties which II
would be expected that they would dis
charge, under the proposed agency; that
BY placing them under no advance in fact,
and merely as the acceptors OF bills, drawn
by or endorsed by the responsible Banks
at the South at long sight, II would be ex.
pected that their attention would be direct
ed to the most advantageous sales u the
respective consignments confded to their
care, and to acting IN entire concert to-
gether in reference to the best interest Of
those whose property they might hold.
The report in conclusion, alludes TO the
" understanding had with these house,
respectively, which understanding seems
to have been submitted to the action o.
the convention, though it is not published
According to the report, il remained fol
the convention to choose from among the
houses named or to delegate the trust else
where, as they might deem proper. A
series Of resolutions were then submitted
by Col. Gamble Of Florida, one Of which
dsclamed, for t&3onyention, all intention
or wish, BY its action to obtain for Amerl
can Cotton, higher prices than such as viii
naturally result from the law Of supply and
demand and assumed, that the necessity
for holding such convention, would not have
existed, but for Combinations aud measure
adopted elsewhere, for disturbing the oper
alton Of that law.
The resolutions were referred to com
, mittee of twenty-one. After which thu
convention adlourned.-Bdk Pat.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21
From t1s Nashville Banner.
MR. sPEAkER THoMAs.

A most novel, extraordinary aud disre-
puiable proceeding on the part Of Mr..
Speaker Thomas was witnessed last night
IN the House. At the close Of the discus
SION on the nominating resolutions, Mr..
Buchanan offered IN lieu Of those reso!u.
tions the following =
= Rssoired, That we hare fun confidence ii the
Intelligence and patriotism Of the people in tho
zion ahey may wish 10 make Of candidate.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

Such was the eagerncss TO come out IN
the Great Western, that ber,hs could have
been sold by the fortunate holders for ten
guineas premium. OFF Ireland the gallant
ship encountered, we learn, strong head
seas and gales, which caused much rolling
and pitching, and general sea-sickness OF
the whole company, with the exception Of
some ten or a dozen.-Siar.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

The Philadelphians are opening the win.
ter season with lectures on various topics
connected with literature, science, the arts,
and every day life. This is much bet.
ter kind Of amusement than theatres and
shows Of similar character, and cannot
fail to diffuse much intelligence, correct
the tastes of youth, and elevate the stand.
ard Of public morality. If there is city
in the world in which we would Ike 10
" domiciliate,n az learned doctor of Lam
easter county terms ii, tina, city is Phlla.
Acknowledgment Telegraph.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21
Ernm he Richmond Wig.


The Loco Focos of Tennessee have
been IN a state Of great unhappiness ever
since the election IL that State, lest Judge
White should hold on TO his office of Sena.
tor. They made much noise about his IN
tention to resign year ago, when i'll health
had borne him down, and they much fear
that he will initiate the conduct Of some of
the patent Democrats in other States, who
have held on for years against the voice
of The people, and who only acknowledge
the obligation of instructions, when II op-
crates against the Wings.
The Madlsonian thus treats the subject /:
JUDGE WHITE
Since the Destruciiyes carried the State OF
Tennessee BY political turpitude and chicanery,
they have 5eeu unccasing in their efforts TO push
Judge White from his stool. We DO not wonder
at II there is daily beauty in the presence Of
that pure and exalted patriot, which makes theirs
hideous hence the ghost Of the blood-stained
Banquo, was not more unwelcome visiter to
the tvrant at his feast, than would IL Judge White
TO the ruling party in the Senate. We most sin
csrely trust he will not resign. AT this particu-
lar luncture, the nation at large, as we'll as the
State Of Tennessee in particular, has deep in
terest in his retaining ms seat. We cannot bear
the idea that station held with honor 10 himself
and usefulness 10 the nation, should be yielded TO
make room for some Of those suppLant tools that
have been engendered through the base degene-
raCy Of tie times. Although in some Instances,
the private station may be the post Of honor, yet
n others it becomes the duty Of the >,!tesn4ap
ys.s- r. - ies u lIIa
country. We feel persuaded that however much
Judge White may have desired repose, their base
attempts al lntimilatien viii nerve him to 4 pro-
per resistance Of theft nefarious schemes.
i Suppose Judge " bite should have intlmated a
desire to the Governor OF Tennessee TO resign,
are not such things common and Of every dag
# occurrence Give Us the power and we can show
+ that Mr. Forsyth took umbrage at being offered
/ a mission to Austria, resigned his seat IN conse-
qUence and sent long article to the Globe de.
failing his grievances, which vas only suppress
cd a, . late hour after Van Burcn had taken the
alarm, and sent to paclfy him.
Again, did not Mr. Cass, while acting as Min.
lster Of War twice send IA bis resignation, which
on solicitation he was induced 70 recall These
are notorious facts, and thousands Of other in
stances might 30 adduced had We time to hunt
them up.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

The United States Gazette states tie
following fact, which remarkably illustrates
the increased facility of the communication
between Europe ard this country BY the
introduction into use Of steam.yessels as
packct-ships Capt. II. Hays lcit Philadcl.
phia Just six weeks ago, and returned in
the Great Western, having, IN the inter
yening time, visited London and spent fit.
teen DAVIS with his friends in that city.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

At Craven Superior Court, VIM. Harper
was convicted OF the murder of his wife, and
sentenced to be hanged on the 18th Dec.
ne1t.-Faye,. Observer.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

Matrimonial Felictty.-ln this week 9
Register we publish an article from the Bos.
ton Transcript, re.counting some extraordi.
nary instances Of longevity in conjugaI
union. We can add one more to the uum.
Der. Mr.. Jonathan Davis, of Barnstable,
was married to Miss Su,annah Lewis, in
April, I'LL. They are now 80 years Of
age, were born on the same day, and have
lived together in the marriage state sirty
eight years and ar montks.- Yarmouth
Register.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

A NoUel Sight.-A Hull (Eng.) paper
says A aged lady went down to York
by railway the other day, and could scarce
y believe her eyes when she found herself
50 suddenly transported under the walls Of
the ancient city. When we asked what
she had seen On her route, she answered,
All that she had tune u see was hay
stack flying past =
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21
From the ". Y. Commercial Advertiser,
POLITICAL PORTRAITS.

Mr.. Locke's New Era--the real Simon
Pure-thus speaks Of portion Of his par
ty:-
Agreeing as We entirely DO with the opinions
and measures Of reform advocated By the original
Loco FocO separatists, We nevertheless believe
from observation and experience, THAT SOME
OF THE MOST PROMINENT OF THESE
PERSONS ARE THE YERIESTVILLIANS
IN EXISTENCE. Not few Of them arc at
this moment the pimps AND SUBSERVIENT
TOOLS OF THE CUSTOM HOUSE. and the
authors Of all the disturbance and dscosd that ex
ISIS in the party
Mr.. Locke IS certainly good witness
in this cause. No man knows the people
Of whom he speaks better than himself, and
It Is moi fer Us to question his statements.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21
Strange such difference there should be
Twxt twcedle.dum, and tweedlc.dee.

strange such difference there should be
Twizt twce1le-dum, and tweedlc.dee.
:" LEAyK THE AFFAIRS or THE INsTITU.
rIoS IN GREAT PROSPERITY said Nicho-
las Blddie on retiring from the Presidcn.
~ Of the Bank Of the United States in
March 1899. Ia six months thereafter,
the Bank suspended specie payments.
See there now, say the Van Buren, folks,
what false, lying yarlet that Biddlc Is
how he attempted to palm upon the coun-
try a gross deception. Wen, may be he
did; but let US see what some other folks
have done.
LEAVE THIS GREAT PEOPLE PROSPER
Gus AND HAPPY said Andrew Jackson on
retiring from the Presidency in 1887. In
ONE month, yes an THIRTY days thereafter
ruin sDept orer the land like a uhirluind
Is Mr.. Biddle the only man in the world
who has made mistake p Wilmington
Chronicle.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

MIS- Melinda Stanton Of Randolph coon.
", \. &. fell dead from her chair on the
18th inst. She was Is wears Of age, and
apparently IN good health.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

An Affair Of Honor.-A poet and col.
lector of dray taxes fought duel recently
in New Orleans. After popping away at
each other four or five times, the poet was
made to believe that he had shot his man,
when he fed and hid himself in wood
The mex, morning he was found SILVER.
ing in swamp, having written while shiv.
erng there three verses Of an ode on the
death of his antagonist. Philadelphia
Ledger.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

CottIe.-The New York Star saws
Zone Thousand head and more have made
their appearance at our market. Beef
should be reduced in price no cuts higher
than shilling. Cattle can be purchased
q. 81 per hundred.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

A Dreadful Earth9uGke.-A letter from
India gives an account of dreadful earth
quake With by g4 ii baa ffe SIX s Ct Asas Alter
preliminary particulars, the account pro
ceeds:
The earth was rent in several places in.
to wide chasus and assures from ten to
twenty feet vide, from which deluges OF
water had gusbed, aHd large quantity Of
gray earth was thrown up, covering the
places around with several feet deep and
emitting a sulphurous smell. The rapid
curren, OF the Irravaddi, was even reversed
a, the time Of the shock, and assembled up
its bed for a while. The old cities of Ava
and Tsagaim with their numerous pagodas
and other edlfces, have also been reduced
TO heaps of ruins, and their walls shattered
and thrown down. The towns and villages
above and below the capital, have Likewise
suffered, and il IS reported that some have
even been swallowed up and others destroy.
ed by lnundalion. The number Of persons
that persisted here and the surrounding
towns and villages, amount to between 200
and 300, which number may, Of course be
expected to swell as reports arrive from more
distant places. Amongst those who died
are Mr.. Har4peat, the wealthy Armenian
merchant, and three children Of Mr.. Ava
nese. These were the survivors of FAM.
" Of six children. and be has now beer de-
priyed Of them too. We have, indeed to
be grateful TO Providence, that though we
have been 10 the midst Of so many dangers,
and where so many have persisted, none Of
Us have suffered either IN person or proper
iy. We owe certainly our escape to the
house being built of the same light mate
rails as The generality Of buildings here, but
we had nigh been swallowed up by some
openings and gaps in the earth, for some Of
these were moi many yards from our resi-.
dence. An occurrence like this is not in
the recollection of the oldest inhabitants in
this country, nor IS there any mention 10
one Of their historical records.
An HJir nf Honor A met and a cnl
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

Paper Mil Destroyed.--The yaluabl
paper mill Of Messrs. Ducket q Shee, nea
Morrlsiown, New jersey, was destroyed b,
fire on Sunday night. Loss sl5,O0O-n,
insurance. The machinery, tools and ma
ierials for making paper, belonging to Dir
Knight, were destroyed. Paper saved.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

Extraordinary Leap. w ednesday, just
as the Mercury steam packet from Hull TO
Gainsborough was leaving the former place,
woman was observed making her way on
the pier, and although the packet had got
several yards from the end Of the pier, the
woman took leap Of FIVE or six yards, both
in height and distance, aud actually dropped
safely 90 the packet without receiving the
slightest injury.-London Courier.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-13
Notice.

an the 25th ult, among others, the
- following notes we're stolen from the
efioe of the undersigned, at Jackson, La
viz: A note dated in 1887, payable to
the order of r. w. Harris, for the sum
Of eleven hundred and ninety-seven dol
lars and thirty-thrcc cents, drawn by p.
B. Van Norman and Sylvester Dunn
also, a note same date, payable TO the
order of said Harris, for the same amt.
same date, and executed by the same
parties--also, note for the same amt.
same date, payable to said Harris, and
executed by said Van Norman and Dunn
and Isaiah Cain--also, note for fifty
three dollars, payable to the same par
ty, made by p. b. Van Norman--also,
a note for the sum Of two hundred and
thirty-four dollars and eighty-seyen and
half cents, made by Henry Hunt, pay
able TO the order of said Harris.
The public are notified not to trade
for any or either Of said notes, and the
debtors are required to make payment
TO no person except myself, or Harris,
IN person; the said notes were not en-
dorsed by said Harris.
A liberal reward will be given for the
apprehension of any person having eth
er Of said notes in possession.
A. M. DUNN, Atty. at Law.
jackson. April g Tiff
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-13
Mississi Hotel,
STATE STREET, NATCHEZ.

a. CARD
WVIIERE is an impression abroad, 1t APP
IL pears, that my house is not in con-
dition to entertain customers. Probably
the loss of part of my house by the late
fire, has caused this mistake. My loss was
considerable; but can still accommodate
as many as any public house in the city.
Gentlemen travelling with their families,
will find good rooms in a retired part of
the House.
WILLIAM PARKER.
Natchez, Jan. S, lS3S-l-tf
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-13

ANTE COUNTY, SIS.
TO all persons Interested in the Real e..
tate Of William Siblcy McKoy, deceas.
ed:-GRERTINe:
VOU are hereby cited to be and nm.
- pear before the Probate Court Of
Amite county, on the fourth Mon.
day in August next. and show cause ifanv
you can, why the same should not be sold
viz: Lot Ten in practitional section No
AZ, township No 2, Of range No. 8, East
containing seventy acres, more or less. 4
being the whole of the Real Estate of The
said deceased.
Witness the Hon. John Wal.
ker, Judge OF the Probate
Court of the county of Amitc
the fourth Monday in lMay,
A. ID. 1889.
Issued 9th May, A. d. 1880.
S. II. DAVIS,
Clerk Probate.
June !. l5-6t-[Prs fee $7.]
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-13
sBE1ACHkSNHI'THING, W
z

N&&aExAT THE GOOD OLD PRICES.
TINE subscribers take pleasure in an
Il nouncing to the public that they are
Aow carrying on the above business in Ii
berty, at the old shop on Washington St,
and are prepared to do work ofall sorts in
the blacksmith line, at the shortest notice
and best style. Fully satisfied that ONE
DOLLAR is enough for making and put
ting on pair ofshoes, they will shoe hor-
ses for TWO DOLLARS the set, and do
all other work in proportion. They are
supplied with Iron, Steel, Coal, &C., and
will make it the interest of the Planters
and others to give their custom; therefore
they doubt not but a liberal share of pat
ronage (Which they soicit,) will be extern
died to them. JONES & TILLOTSON
Liberty, February 2 1899. Soft
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-13
FeRCidna Hotel.
JACKSON. LA.

JACKSON, LA.
UHIS establishment is now opened
N for the accommodation of the
public, under the superintendence
of the undersigned. The house has
been completely and handsomely fur
nishcd, and every effort has been made
to render the Accommodations agreeable
and satisfactory to travellers, visitors
and boarders.
Extensive stables are attached un-
der the charge Of an attentive ostler.
And every facility for the satisfactory
management of this department is pro
vided.
The table will be uniformly furnish
ed with the best supplies Of the mark
ct; and no pains spared to make the
bar perfectly acceptable. Balls, and
parties ofp,easure may be entertained
OIL the shortest notice.
The establishment has been purcha
sed and is entirely under the control OF
the present proprietor, whose best ex-
ertions are rendered to build up the
credit of the house, and make it in cv-
cry respect, worthy the patronage of a
liberal and generous community.
A. STONE.
Jackson, July IA, 1888. 23-tf.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-13
TERMS,

The PlNEY WOODS PLANTER is publish.
ca weekly, on an Imperial sheet, printed on enc
paper ana forwarded to subscribers at FIVE
DobLAkS per annum in advance, or SIX DOL.
LAho AZ inc expiration of the year All pay.
mcnis made IN the first three months will be
considered as in advance.
JOHN TOTHILL,
WIN, F, ElSELY.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-13

@STRAYSo

1--WE OXEN strayed away from the
Il subscriber some weeks ago, supposed
to have gone to Pearl River, where they
we're brought from. One is a light yell
low, another black spotted, and two near
ly white with black spots, well matched |;
they have all the same brand, viz: c..
any one who will secure the same and let
the subscriber know SO as he can get them
will be literally rewarded.
JAMES 1. CHANEY.
Bayou Sara, June |. l6-tf
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-13

Piney Woods Planter,
SECOND VOLUME.

There are only t,O0 sorts Of government, one Of
and the other Oper the peopIe;--pe hare sUorn 10
support the former and oppose the latter.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-08-23
New Books IF

"Y tho Lighter ..Lanss Coit." we have at
ID the Bookstore the following works. Those
who are in want of employment for leisure hours
of summer, are invited to call and see.
In Religious Literature.-Bush on Joshua
and Judges, Christian Father at home. Domin.
ION of Christ by Symington, Life's Lessons,
Memoir Of DR.. Porter, Doddridge's Family Ex.
positor, Parkhust's Lexicon Of Greek Testa-
ment, Wayland on Human Responsibility, Mrs:
Hawkes. Memoirs, Scougai's Works, Memoir OF
Irving, Home on Psalms, Common Prayer,
Junkin on justification &c.
In Miscellaneous Literotaye.-Gil BIass,
Letter writer. Specimens of Foreign Literature,
Weems, Washington. franklin and Marion !:
Thoughts Of .Grumbler, Tales illustrative OF
the passions, Horse Shoe Robinson, Rob of the
Bowl, Bench aid Bar Silk Growers Guide,
Wisdom and Genius Of Shakespeare. Rhymes for
the Nursery; Penny Magazine, Parley's Magazine.
Rasselas, Selfish chiefs, Thaddeus of Warsaw,
Lights and Shadows of Scottish Life, Scotfs
Scotland, Pauldiny's Washington, Dwights'
Decisions &c'
Also: Ebarle's Practice Of Medicine, Hooper's
Medical Dictionary.
In School Litefatsre.-Lovelrs Pupils First
Book, Scientific Class Book. First and second
Books of History, Parkers Composition, Glib
sons Surveying, Tood's Index Rerum, American
Spelling Books. School Testaments, Quarto
Blank Books, Memorandum Books, Stephens
Blue Fluid, Quilts, Conversation Cards, Flutes,
Flute and Violin and Piano Instructors, Fosters
Copv Books &c.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-08-23
rHR LOTTERY TICKET.

MIR. Taylor, the celebrated sailor preach.
er of Boston, once related tho folwing an.
ecdo,e. A poor woman, who had once
seen better days, was finally compelled, by
the iriemperance of her husband. to resort
to the wash.tub to earn scanty subsistence
for herself and children. AT length, how
ever, heart broken and destitute, she de.
termined to purchase lottery ticket, with
the hope that, if she could be successful, her
husband might once more enter into basl-
ness and become a steady man. 10 her
unspeakable joy. the ticket came up prize
of $4,000! Frantic she ran 10 her hus-
band, and throwing her arms about bis
neck, said, "Oh my husband, now we shall
be happy now we shall live as we once
livsd-I have drawn prize in the lottery"
"Don't be too sure Of that, woman, said
the wretch, looking into her face with the
utmost composure, "Don't be too sure OF
that; for l found the ticket in your drawer,
and gave it to Mr-for glass OF rum J!
The transition from sudden JOY to sudden
grief was so great that, no sooner had he
concluded than the unhappy woman drop.
ped at his feet, a lifeless corpse! Alas !!
these stories, touching as they are, are
nevertheless s'ern realities.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-08-23
Head Quarters 7th Brigade.

Chesterfield C. H. June lst, 1889.
TN obedience to an Order mo. ~ from his
Excellency Patrick Noble, the Infantry com.
posing the 7th Brigade will assemble for drill
and rssiets az follows.
The 2sth Regiment Of infantry, at Chesterfield
C. H. on Thursday the Sd Of October next.
The Goth Regiment of Infantry, at Bsnnetts'
vile on Saturday the 5th ofOctober.
The 29th Regiment Of ofInfantry, at Darlington
C. H. on Tuesday the 9th Of October.
The Officers and Non-commissioned officers
of each Regiment will assemble on the day pre-
vious 10 rsuisw for drill and instruction.
The Commandants of Regiments will be pre-.
pared 10 answer promptly, upon the field, on the
d.y Of review any questions relative to the etec.
tive and field strength, the arms and equipments
of thar respective Regiments.
Tho Colonels are charged with the extepsion
of this order.
The troop of Cavalry and company Of ofArtillery
in Darlington District will parade with the 18th
Regiment at Darlington C. II.
Eosnplete returns Of the militia Of each Regl.
meot and public arms and equipments will be
made By the respective Cols. to the Brigadier
General before the IOth.of October.
The Brigade Staff will attend the Reviews.
Bv order of the Brigadier General.
+. w. robson
Brigade Major.
A,,uro, t6. 1899. 40 St