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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-06-04

WONDERFUL, IF TRUE.-A Lon
don paper says that an ivory turner in
that city has just made his fortune in a
very singular manner. In saving in
two the tooth Of an elephant, he found
in the centre of it a large diamond, for
which he has already been offered
f13, 900, lover $6O,O00.)
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-06-04

SUDDEN EFFECTS OF THE MIND Up
ON THE BoDY.-Plato used to say that
all the diseases of the body proceeded
from the soul. Says Mr.. Weld in his
famous report The expression of the
countenance is mind Invisible. Bad
news weakens the action of the heart,
destroys the appetite, Expresses the
lungs, stops digestion, and partially sus-
ponds all the functions Of the system.
An emotion of shame Pushes the face,
fear blanches it, Joy Eliminates it; an
instant thrill electrifes a million Of
nerves, Surprise spurs the pulse into
a gallop. Delirium infuses giant en-
ergy; volition commands, and hun
dreds of muscles spring TO execute.
Powerful emotioh often kills the body
at single stroke. The news of a de-
feat killed Phillip V. One of the Popes
died of an emotion on seeing his pet
monkey ROBBED in ponti6cals and occu-
plying the chair ofState. Muley Mo-
loch was carried upon the field of bat
tie, in the last stages of an incurable
disease-upon seeing his army give
way, he leaped from the litter, rallied
his panic-stricken troops, rolled back
the tide of battle, shouted victory, and
died. The door keeper Of Congress
of the United States, expired upon
hearing of the surrender of CORVALLIS.
Eminent public speakers have often
died either in the midst of an impas-
stoned burst of eloquence, or when the
deep emotion 10 produce it had sudden
ly subsidized. The recent case of Hills,
in this city, is fresh in the memory of
all. He was apprehended on the
charge Of stealing goods from his en-
ployer, and taken before the police,
and though in perfect health, mental
agony forced the blood from his nos
trils-he was carried out and died.-N.
York Star.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-06-04

A stranger passing through one Of the
new towns in Michigan, inquired his way
TO the next place. He was told to take
the road that appeared plainest and the
most travelled. He did so, and in the
course of few minutes, found himself in
the burying- ground.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-06-04

MISSIONARIES TO THE INDIANs.--It is
not often that our columns are used to
convey intelligence of missionary enter
prlses, as there are journals which are
devoted, exclusively, for that purpose.
But we cannot refrain from noticing the
departure ofthe Rev. Mr.. Griffin and lady
(late Miss Desire Smith, for the territory
beyond the Rocky Mountains. Mr.. G. is
under the patronage of the Presbyterian
Church ard goes out to labor among one
of the Indian tribes near the Columbia
river. Mundy, a carpenter, and his lady,
have gone with them. They departed on
Tuesday, in a covered wagon, and proceed
to Westport, in this State, where they will
join the company that left here last week
The party intend TO travel by land the
whole distance. They have an expert
enced pilot and their Journey will hardly
be accomplished N much less than five
months.
The young wife of sIr. G. has eviGced
an ardor and devotion, in the Missionary
cause, which is rarely witnessed. One week
since, she was a stranger to her present
husband--they had never, previous TO that
time, seen or heard Of each other. Their
marriage was announced in our paper
yesterday. She has resided in this city.
for few years past.--Her intimate
friends, can well attest to the sincerity and
zeal which she has manifested in every
enterprise which could tend 10 sooth the
dsconsolate and minister to the wants OF
the afflicted. Her departure from her
friends, in this city, for the abode of the
untutored Indian, was characterized by
moe fortitude and calmness, than is often
manifested.
The whole party carry with them the
prayers and best wishes Of our community
for the success of their mission, and the
continued happiness of every individual.
st. Louis Republican.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-06-04

ers to his care, where the trust is sacred
and ties are dear, that man must be far
gone in sel6shness, OIL. strangely lost to re-
Election, whom these connexions VIII not
rouse to exertions.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-06-04

A GOOD IDEA PROPERLY PRoMULGA.
TED.-A sntor appeared in Court in
London about the Goth of last month.
and was about making know n the grounds
of his application, when the Judges told
him that they had already made decis.
ion fatal TO his plea.
The sutton confessed his liter ignor-
ance of any such decision.
"lt was in all the newspapers" said the
Court
"But | do not see the newspapers, .
said the man.
"That is not our fault" replied the
judges" You should see the nevspa-
perS, and every other man should"
That is decision of an English Court.
and we suppose it is operative here as
well as there.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-06-04

ABSENCE OF MIND.-A negro man the
other day hitched himself to plough, IN
stead Of the horse, and was not aware OF
his mistake, till the horse said Get up--
wo. wha y
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-06-04
VOLUME V.-NUMBER 50.

TO him every where else, and his head be-
gan TO be dizzy, much like being over swift
running water. He then says be thought
he would 60 from the snake; and as il
was dark every where but in the circle, he
was fearful of treading any where else ;
and as they still grew in less circumfer-
ence. he could not see where to step but
the dizziness in his head still increased. and
he tried to call his comrade for help, but
could not speak, il then appeared to him as
though he was in a vortex or whirlpool.
and that every turn brought him nearer
the centre. His comrade, who had i'm.
patiently waited, observing him move for.
ward TO the right and left, and at every
turn approaching nearer tie snake, max
ing a strange groaning noise, not unlike a
person in a fit Of the night mare, he said
he could stand still no longer, but immedi-
ately ran and killed the snake. which was
of largest size. The lad that had been
charmed was much terrified, and in a
tremor: his shirt was in few moments
wet with sweat, he complained much Of a
dizziness in his head, attended with pain,
and appeared to be in a melancholy, stupid
situation for some days"
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-06-04
WE PRINTING-

sedi,, 'arlous branches, neatly and ex-
Ous'y executed at this Office, .
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12

Mr. JOHN II. PLEAsAN1s, The senior cd
'or of the Richmond Wing, who is both
Nulliicr AID Sub-Treasury Wing, has
published letter in which he justifas his
advocacy of The recollection Of Mr.. Rives, as
u. S. Senator from the Virgiuia. on tho
ground Of duty 10 sustain Senatorial inde-
pendence. in the person Of that gentlemaa
resisting Executive influence, and carrying
GU, The will Of his Safe. Mr.. P. further
declares that he does not deem The Sab.
Treasury vital question, and that rs the
people have pro ounced against, it. the ad-
minis ration shoLll ubandonis'. We think
SO too.--Ch4rleeioa Cour.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12
From the National Intelligencer.
WAsHlNGToN, MARCH %.
Nlessrs. Gales e. Seaton find in the

Messrs. Gales & Seaton find in the
Globe of yesterday the following:
MR.. pREsToN-AEoL!1loN.
"ANscporE OF Ma. Clay.-Ia his recent
speech at Mr. Preston to Philadelphia, related
the following characteristic anecdo,e Of The
distinguished Senator from Kentucky :'Oa
one OCCASION said Mr.. P, he did me the
honor to send for and consult with me. 1t
was ia references to step he was about to
take, and which will. perhaps, come to your
minds without more direc: illusions. After
stating wha, he proposed, | suggested whe,h.
or ,hero would not be danger in it-wheth
ar such a course would not injure bis own
prospects, Is we'll as those Of the Wing
perry in general. His reply was: did no,
send for you to ask wha: nigh, be tho
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12

Matrimonial Balance.-Nos long since
a reverend Clergyman in Vermont, being
apprehensiye that the accumulated weigh
of snow upon the roof Of his barn nigh, Do
some damage, was resolved 10 preveat i, ty
seasonabIy sh"veiling It off. fle ethere5ore
assembled to ii, having first. for fear the
snow might all slide off q, once, and him.
self with it, fastened to his waist one end
of l rope, and gwen ,heother to his wife.
lie went to work, but fearing sill for his
safey. My dear" said he, " tie the rope
round your waist" No sooner hid size
done this than off went the snow, poor min.
i,,er and all, and up went bis wife. Thus on
one side oilhe barn the as.enishrd aud con.
founded clergyman hung. bu, on the other
side hung his wife, high and dry, in majes.
,y sublime, dingling and dangling a, the end
OF the rope. At tha, moment, however, q
gentleman, luckily passing by, delivered
them from this perilous situation.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12
Curtis Oh, the eye.
COMMON SCHOOL INSTRUCTION.

A boy about fifteen years old once said
to me, with an important air, - weot
through Daboll's Arithmetic three times Iass
winter, sir and I can do any sum IN the
hardest cyphering book you can or'og.
| d,d NOT dispute him, nor doubt but what
he could mechanically obtain the answer OF
almost any sum found in a book under
rule. But though. he had, like many o'h'
ers, made figures wi.hou. thinking. and. l
asked hin, The following question:
"What will twenty pounds Of beet como
to a, twelve cents per pound. providing the
beef is two thirds ia. Z" tIe bes'tated q
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12

We learn that onr active md enierpris.
ng-Gelow townsman and police officer, A.
II. Brown. Esq has returned to this city.
from Bal inore, where he succeeded in ap.
pretending the principal in the case of nc
gro stealing, tried at the laie January term
of the Courl Of SESSIONS in this place. Thu
prisoner passed by the name Of EpMoNDs,
bit his real name has been discovered to be
ALLEN. We presume no will take his trial
at,he ensuing May Conrt.-l5id.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.

The United States Gazette refers, in the
following terms, 10 the new President In hi!
new relations, and to the probable future
pursuits Of his predecessor
"Fhc importance Of the situation io
| which Mr.. Dunlap has been called, will
give full exercise to his talents and while
we congratulate him upon his elevation, we
feel lha, the honor is enhanced by the success
sion in which no stands. The Public have
full confidence in Mr.. Dunlap, and he goes
to his new duties with his hand strengthened
by the warm wishes AMI affectionate respect
Of all those who know his worth, and by the
able support efficient cashiers with whom he
has been aud is now associated. We wish
him freedom from the difficulties whose
have been thrown IL, his pre- iecessor, but in
all scenes we wish him : the calmness Of a
summers morning.
"We do not know What is the intention
Of MIR. Bidde but, with an ample fortune,
with cultivated literary taste, means and
appliances for social epioyments, powers 10
ilnpar. and TO receive pleasure in inter-
course with elevated minds, the quiet Of
Andalusia might be supposed to open to him
enjoymsnts to be the more relIshed as lie
withdraws from the unremitted tabors OF
four lus'res, with tIlc coucuraent admiration
of evs ry class of his fellow.citzens, and
with the consciousness that he has surmoun.
ted difficulties ,ha, would have appalled, 9th.
ers, and secured the respect of,hose which
approval is the reward for life Of difficult
ties."
Tho American Sentinel. al Administra-
,ration Journal, notices the retirement OF MIR.
Biddle in the following complimentary und
liberal manner:
Whatever may nave been heated par.
tisans.in disparasement ofrhis gen,eman.sIn
consequence Of the political warfare thai.
was carried on for several years between
the General Government and the Bank over
which Mr.. ;Bidde presided, it must be con.
ceded by every man in this community
competen, to Judge on the question, that he
has managed the affairs Of the Bank with
consumma;e skill during a period Of unex.
amplcd pecuniary embarrassment, and earn
ed for himself reputation as inancicr un-
rlyalIed in this country. and net surpassed in
anv other. He carries with him into his
retiremen,--if, indeed, he shall be suffered
10 remain in retirement-t the best wishes OF
the commercial community of the Union.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12
DEBTS OF THE SEVERAL STATEs.-The

DEBTS OF THE SEVERAL STATEs.-The
folio wing table. prepared by Mr.. Flagg. late
Comptrollar, for the Albany Argus, shows
the total amount of stock issued. and au-
.horised to be issued in eighteen states, which
have rcsor;ed to this mode Of raising mon.
ev. Where the returns from the financial
officer of any State did not affor aI' the
information which was desired, The State
laws have been examined 10 ascertain tho
extentof tho authorised loans.
Maine. s554,97G 90
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12

The London Spectator, in speaking O,
Lord Durham's Report or Canadian Affairs,
says:
1t should be as gratifying to the Am"ri.
can People as 10 the Colonisis whom i, most
concerns. For the first time, an eminent
English statesman treats Colonists wrh the
rcspec, which is due to free People con-
cealing no'ling from them. not attempting
10 delude them with vague generalties. but
admitting end enforcing their just causes OF
complaint proving their grievances, and in
sis,ing tina, their interests should be consul
ted, by allowing them to manage their own
local affairs in their own way. For the
first time. an eminent English statesman offi-
cialy avows his respect for tho ADglo-Sax-
on people ofthe United States, and honestly
attributes their wonderful career Of pros
rity to the English principle Of local self
government, which they Inherited from their
ancestor and o1rs. Wellington and Peel
seem to long for war with America, or to
imagine tina. they can avert it by denuucla-
ton and threats. Lord Durham shows in
what utter Ignorance they have charged the
American Government with bad fai.h;
proves that whatever risk there may be OF
war on the Canadian frontier is owing 10
the lawless and disorgauizcd state Of The
British dominions and declares that it is
only by giving government TO our own
people, who have had none, that VIC can
hope TO avert collision, which may end in
war. Which is the hel.cr s'a'esmanshIp-
which the wiser diplomacy-Pecl's or Dur
hams? We need no, stop to ask qnes-
ton about the policy Of such a nu'l'ty as
;he Melbourne Cabinet"
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12

Sqwn.ing.-Simp1e Remedy.-I have
deemed i, necessary 10 notice squirting
among the diseases Of tho eye, the euro
Of it being purely ola mechanical nature.
The best conlrivanee of this kind with
which 1 an quain,ed consist Of spectacle
frames fitted with convex horn, having q
small aperture only large enough 10 admit
light to the centre Of the pupil, by which
means the squin,er. If he wishes to see at
all, is obliged to accus;om himself, 10 look
s:ralgh, forward.
Curtis on the eue.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12

A NEW WAY TO C EFT UP BANk.-A cur.
ious story is related by the bank commits
soners appointed by the Legislature Of
Michigan. liz their report, of Tho manner in
which the Bank Of Oakland was established.
I, appears that one W. S. Stevens, the prin-
cipal owner Of the concern, borrowed S5,-
900 specie ola neishboring bank, and sen.
it 10 the Oaklanl institution, 10 bc duly
credited by the cashier as capital sleek.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12
From the National Inteligencer.

from lHe NdlloudI lnteliipencer.
We hardly know how to t,ke the sutjo;n.
ed paragraph, which We frs, read in the
American Sentinel Ia Phila elphia journal
friendly to the Administration Of Tuesday
morning. On first perusal of it, we took it
literary as a mere ruInor, the foundation Of
which might well te questioned. Finding
it transferred, however, and transferred,
too. without commen'. to the columns OF the
official paper oflast evening, we must eth.
or conclude Thai it has some foundation in
fact or in probability, or ,ha, it is feeler
put tort by oncor other Of the gentlemen
named, in order to ascertain how The friends
of the Executive would relish The proposed
"reform" in The Cab ne:. Consi Iered in
either of these lights, our readers are entitled
to see,he paragraph thus publisl,eda at Phil
adelp!'ia, and officially endorsed here and
we therefore give il, as follows
1T is rumored that several changes will
shortly take place in tho Cabinet at Wash
ing,on. 1t is said that Messrs. Forsyth and
Woodbury. will b. sen, on foreign missions !;
that Mr.. Poinse.t will take the place Of the
former. and Mr.. Kendall Of the latter that
Mr.. Grun ~ viii be appointed Postmaster
General, and Mr.. Stevenson, present MN.
rster TO Englanf " i'll take his place. We
give the rumor as it was received by letter
from Washington, without vouching for its
accuracy, which may be questioned"
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12
colunisas{ {Ga.) Ing.

The Vicksburg Wing Of the 18th ult.
gives quite a gloomy picture oflhe monetary
affairs. Of MI sissippi. L. represents Tie
darkest days Of 1887 as presenting but q
faint picture Of what is now exhibited in
every town and country OF the State. Goods
have been sold at less than half the original
cost-and lands and negroes hav, gone ea.
under The sheriff's hammer, for one fin Of
their value.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12

Tile Jews lsuuing for Paiesline.-Wahin
Il few years great numbers have gone .hith.
amount now to about 10000, and arc
increasing in multitude by large additions.
In the first day oflas, month larger num-
ber of Tsrueli,es. from the states Of Morocco
arrived II, Marseilles, in order to embark
there for the coas. of Syria, and proceed
thence on pilgrimage TO Jerusalem.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12
sl2,7so,72s
l3,679.6S9
40,OO2,7G9
). $I74.698,994

About four millions and half Of dollars
issued by New York from 1890 10 1885,
and embraced IN this last table, have been
redeemed. Virginia has a war debt Of
9343.l39 81, contracted previous to 1920,
and South Carolina revolutionary debt of
$l93,780 IL, which are not included.
Y. Gazette.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12
The Dyot Case. I'VE learn that The h

The Dyot Case.--lTe learn that The ap-
plica'iou Oft. w. Dyot', The manual labor
banker. for the benefit Of llie insolvent laws,
was yesterday rejected by the court Of com.
mon pleas, and that the court, through its
president, Judge King, ordered tha; Dyo.t
be bound over In the sam of $4,000 to an.
swcr The charge offraudu!cnt insolvency be.
fore the criminal court.-Pennsyluanian.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12

SwARrwoUr's LAND SPscuiAr1ovs.-
The U. S. marshall for the northern district
Of this state has levied on Swart~ outs 10.
,"rrst in eight hundred sections Of Chickasaw.
land. --Souhern (Mi.) Argus.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12

Stealing Muverry Trees..--.By the sup.
plement to tn act for The punishment Of
crimes, the stealing Of fruit OF mulberry trees
is made larcepy.....N. J. State Gazette.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12

TIE Eastern Mail S age, in passing the
ferry at Flint river, was, wo understand,
detached from the rope. and drified some
quarter Of q mile down the stream. The
passengers, among whom were some Of
our most worthy citizens, had the presenec
Of mind a. once 10 release the horses, and
remove the harness. S,or,ly after which.
the stage came in contact with some limbs,
and was capsized into tho stream, losing
the way mail and baggage, and drowning
one ef the horses. All the passengers
fortunately escaped by swimming or other.
wise.
Colun5as {Ga.) Iaq.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12

paid in. lie then Immediately drew it ou
on his account, and afterwards sent his hir.
cd man with tito he credited second time
as paid capital. This maneuvre he again
repeated, thus enabling the cashier to swear
that fifteen thousand dollars in specie had
been paid in, and consequently to set tho
bank in operation. This accomplished, tho
$4,000 was restored 10 its original owner.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12

M,,,,o,,,,,., eno oOo on
PENNSYLVANIA 97 3O6 700 90
MarylanJ 1lao9 oaO 73
VIRGINIA 6 662 $50 90
Sor,b C,ro,:r, 57so 67O 10
Aloh,n,, ,nonn oon m
Ior;s;,n. 90 soe ono IN
T.n,o..o' o',o 1on 1on ec
Ke", '".Ssee' ni4o'too eo 100 oo oo
ol,;o 'Iov'0oo c'Tov Ooo M oo
Ind;anos =, eoo ooO M
Illinois Ii6on oN0 m
Missouri; osno Noo m
M;ss;ss;nn; 7nno am nm
Arkansas. 3oOo oon On
hs:l:. on o,o or
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hv ,ho II 6 in tho
T.,..,.,o, or ,ho
.uar,,S,a,os C,,s,fo
- a";na % mi eAa o.
-
+, makes the aooreoa,e
- ,JM'o dsh, of '''u "'I ,hs us,ss S,a,ss,
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12
&I7O,eO6,l77

4 third table shows the amount of S ock
issued and authorized 10 be issued by the
above States in each period Of five years,
from 1920 10 1925, and from 1885 10 1888,
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12
'Sl70,s06,l79 35

lSe, ,907,s24 80
ch the above loans
IS classified ina Sc
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-04-12

speech: Mr.. Moore before taking his scat, gave
notice that he would publish all that he had in.
tended to say, precisely in the same form and
manner no would have done, had no interruption
taken place.