Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-11-19

through the columns of the Democrat as the
editor ofthatpaper, was not filthy ball-roller
withaL we might notice him in another way |
than through the Argus; but as it is, he
may bark on, provided, that the spaniel takes
good care hoto he does bark.
The ball roller of the Democrat has be-
come so offensive in consequence Of his dir
IN uoca.ion that we cannot touch him again
until pair of long tongs can be procured,
which we have ordered.'from Wolfrgton's
shop.
GEoRGIA.-We have before us, the Mes
sage of Gov. Gilmer TO the Legislature of this
State, delivered on the 9Th inst. The subjects
alluded to are both numerous and important,
and the views taken of them, in our opinion. are
correct. and highly expedient. The first thing
he notices is, the defence made by the Militia
of the State, to protect its frontiers from the
incrOachments and depredations Of the Indi-
ars, which has already cost the State, and has
been paid out, fifty thousand dollars, besides
other arrearages now due, and unpaid--all Of
a which, according to the laws and usage of the
e United States, should be betrayed by the
General Government; but thus far payment
J, has been delayed, ifnot entirely declined by the
n Secretary of War; who also neglected, as
0 well as the President of the United States, to
s lay the matter before the last Congress-
ii it was only brought up, at a late day. by the
). Delegation from that State, and no action had
If upont. This delay, on the part of the Gener.
+ al Government, to satisfy just claim founded
: on such an equitable right the Governor con-
e dennis in the most unmeasured and appropriate
e terms.
" He next recommends to the Legislature ste
y so modify the law defining murder, and pre-
l. scrlbing its punishment, as to make large
S portion of the offences which are by the decis
at ion of the Courts, determined TO be murder
h and punishable with death, subject to dfferen
lr punishment-etherb by so altering the law al
E. TO create two distinct crimes Of tho l,ol
u ale now included in the denniLion of murder
rs distinguishing them by the circumstances at
m tendant upon their different degrees of guilt
It; and making the offence of the least degree
to punishable by confinement in the penitentia
Sc ry--and the highest with death, or by leaving
ne to the discretion of the Judge, before whom
ID convictions for murder, may take place. to pas
sentence of death, or confinement in the peni
Tertiary, accordingly as the guilt of the con
= vict may be attended, by circumstances of ale
= Walton or aggravation.
"A 1t appears that the examination of the Com
missioners for the most eligible terminus of the
. Western and Atlantic Rail Road" resulte,
- in the fixing upon Ross Landing; and that tn
selection has been concurred in by the Exec
! utire. One hundred miles of the grading an,
masonry are also completed, except SINAI
:. distance where unexpected difficulties hav,
!, been met with which will soon be overcome.
The entire cost (which, up to the lst of DC
:. tober last, has been one million three | un Ire,
! and twenty thousand one hundred and forty
eight dollars. OF which sum about one million
:. and seventy thousand dollars was obtaine
- through the Central Bank, and by the sale o
- pledge Of the stock issued under the Acts Z
- 1878. The balance due Contractors
a about $25O,O0O, which the Legislature has i
some way to provide for; and as the Agen
: has Jailed to negotiate abroad. an effort is re
= commended to be made for using the Stat
! credit at home, by the issuance of six per cent
Bonds. which the contractors are willing to re
: ceive, and that the work shouldgo ON.
a. As regards the suspension of specie paw
is ments, the Governor calls upon the Legislatur
he to adopt such policy as will prevent as muc
ed as possible an excessive issue of bank paper
We by requiring monthly or quarterly statements
Of be regularly made out and furnished to prone
as oficer-setting forth the true condition an
nd operations of the banks, until such time as til
monetary affairs Of other sections shall hay
become regulated and settled, when they sfs
zee resume the payment of specie.
Nopersons as yet having availed themsclve
:. !. OF the Free Banking Law 2 he recommen,
Its repeal. or modification SO as to make it mo,
- guarded Of the public interest, BY limiting Il
&c stock that shall be held by any one man. Al
- thereby secure larger and more compete
number of stockholders, which VIII be mo
aid likely to prevent fraud and speculation.
a. He recommends the repeal or modi6cat;,
ri of the law passed at the last session to promo
on the culture Of Silk. Is opposed 10 bounty !
the cocoons, and only partially in favor Of an ALLOW
Of ance on raw silk. Aid the reasons for yvb;,
9TH are all very satisfactorily set forth Saws n
ure the present regulation would soon emntv i
and treasury of the last dollar, and IS Otherwise !
our jectionable.
Gus He IS IN favor of more liberal provision
regard TO the establishment Of public scboo,
and shows wherein the appropriations aires,
aal made for that purpose are insufficient.
~ lnregard to the demand on Maine for i
,0f delivery Of the fugitivea. philbrook and Ken
'ln- ran, he says: -
and = regret soinform you that the Lecisl
~ suIs q inc State Of Maine has decline
AANs TAKING measures, - -