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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02


The nert Congrsss.--The Alexandra Ga
zette makes the following statement ofthe po-
IticaI aspect of the next Congress
The political character Of the next Congress
NAV now he regarded as decided. The House
stands thus. So far as the elections have pro-
ceeded:
Nert Congress. Last Congress
WING. Y. ID. Wing. V.B.
y, published sii:i' ss'''' 3 9 g g g
o. 90 70 lOe
Y. B. majority in the last Congress IN ..
IS States, 90
Wing majority insane now, =
Nett Wing gam, %
The following States have veto choose, and
their representatives, stood thus IN the last Soll-
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

0EGerritt Smith, who lately ns3,
liberal donation of ten thousand doHas.
the. Anti-Sl1very soc ety in New Tot
was recently nude a curious egg sauss
in New Haven, Conn. While lecisa,
upon abolition, in that city, a sbouzd
eggs greeted him rather uncepmonmS
and with such force, as to make Is d.
ward man loUk any way but clear. E:g
do have a nasty appearance when pss5
ed over a new black coat.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02
rtIr COTTON clRCULAR.

The Cotton market IN England has been ~
. state Of fiuctuation for some time and prices
have had downward tendency. in consequence
Of several movements which have been made
by the Manchester spinners and the Bank Of
England, the object ofwhich, as we understand
if. are to materially effect the confidence in
American securities. The spinners have enc
tered into league to prevent the consumption
Of Cotton, by resolving to work but four days
n the soeek, and the Bank Of England has put
M the rate Of interest to five per cent. This
viii materially effect prices. Tosaye the cotton
grower from loss, an antagonist movement has
been made in this country by number Of cap
ita.ists to keep up prices, which is fully set
forth in the circular. The effects of the circu-
lar has not been materially felt in New York,
as vet. /. Some Of the New York Journals think
it is a plan Of the United States Bank Of Penn
sylvania, but the Bank has aunsorized con-
tradiction Of the rumor and Mr.. s. VS.. VII
der, large operator in card to the CITY pa
pers has said that the Bank had nothing to 90
with the arrangement, but that it is JOINT eff
fort by individuals on both sides Of the Atlantic.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

Special Pleddiag.-The Baltimore Chroni-
cle of the 18th June says-"Mr. Van Buren,,
nfour and a half columns of yesterdays Globe,
endeavors by an admirable specimen of special
pleading to get rid of the charge that he voted
in New York for allowing negroes equal priv
ileges with the whites at the polls. The gist
of the matteris, that he admits the charge, but
pleads circumstances as an excuse.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

Errata.- Mistakes will happen. In our pa
per of last Tuesday we were made, by the
types, to say, in little article headed 'Philoso-
ply" "let avarice and cnpidity be sacrificed"
&c. We wrote it, +" let avarice and cupidity
be satisfied" Our readers viii please make
the correction.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02
THOMAS C. BILLUPS,
RICHARD EVANS, and
=. B. STARKE.

Col. BrLLUPs is planter, gentleman Of
high moral worth, an ornament to society and
Of superior intellectually. Hewill do Lowndes
County credit in the Legislature, aud subserve
the interests of his constituents.
Mr.. EVANS is popular and profound law
yer, an old resident of the county, and well ac-
quainted with its wants. He, too, possesses
the high regard of the citizens of Lowndes, as
an honest man, finished gentleman and a
high-mnded and moral citizen.
Capt. SrAEKE is known as a noble and fear
less citizen. He possesses high sense OF
honor; is amiable in his department and a
gentleman in every respect. His popularity is
coextensive with his acquaintance, for he rarely
mikes in any society without producing a favor
able impression. tits rumored that he is not
qualified for the office to which he .aspires, on
the ground that he has not been a citizen Of
the State e for two years proceeding the cleo
tom as prescribed in the Constitution. Capt
Stare is eligible, and he has in his possession
documents, which we are authorized to say
proves our assertion incontestibly.
For Sheriff, Pryor M. GRANT was nornina
ted Possessing determined character and
high and honorable sense of duty, blended witt
a correct knowledge of law, he viii make
good Sheriff and prompt officer in any an,
every emergency. lie, unfortunately, posses
SEES some personal enemies, but we think al
viii award him correctness of motive in what
ever he undertakes.
For Clerks of the Circuit and Probate
Courts, Lavender s. WILKINS and WnLIAr
p. FULLER. have been recommended by tn
Convention. Our acquaintance with MI
WILKINS is not as extensive as that of GU
readers. We believe he is planter, an hor
est man and decidedly well qualified for tn
Office to which he has been nominated. nj
FULLER we all know; indeed few in the cour
ty are ignorant of him. OF an unhemishe
moral character and studious man at his b.
siness, the duties of the Office of Probate CIer
will never be neglected by him.
This is the Wing ticket. On this W
must rally to man, and we must elect Il By
triumphant MAJORITY if nee are true 10 on
I seEpeS.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02
MAMMOTH LOTTERY Hr...

LII flf'Hufsr =,
week published a detailed sos.-as@
imposture now attempted : I d ais
upon our good natured en-. paTcd &
the shape of a "Mammgs = leasa
to be chartered by the en- e,.i'rG2 s8
ida. We copied it from ID ms. NO Essi,
aid, at special request reccivs5 Is aet
Augustine, and have every ns.,
lieve The statements contained,S9 b.
fully correct. We should MOI es
red to the subject again, had We s'-
seen a publication Of the seber. -
responsibility of those conDests5 s.
endorsed by the Editor Of tbe Pos
city. We have seer statemep,,,s.''
authorize US in saying that itsr.s
transaction from beginning 10 End s
even the act under which It puf.,,. =
have been created, ever existed 81.
bill did pass the Legislature Of PlO55 HI !.
was vetoed by the Governor. Tbe5~
ofSylvester & Co. Agents, at N.Y.Es.
an imposition. If such a concerp 81
il is not the one so well known as Iars
dealers, which they have already des,
ed. The scheme was published in a i
purporting TO be Sylvesier's nep repo1,
but from whence it came. appears 10
unknown TO thereal S. J. Sylvester & c
Further particulars may be learned BY
ferring to the article published last we
We would advise that no one Iisk
money on the scteme, as ii viii he 4
loss, both to them and the printers
have been gulled so far as to advertise
Lottery.--1Macon GA. Messenger. t.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

Virginia Election.-Mr. Barton is prose-
cutting his inquiries into the late canvass with
vigor, and there is little doubt he will have 80
majority over Mr.. Lucas, who, as a gentleman
of reputed high feelings, viii doubtless resign
he finds the returns are false. In that event
we shall have 10 Congressman to Ii locofocos.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

Steam Ship Ndtchez.-This vessel, which
was lately sold in New York, has been pur-
chased by the builders. The Natchez Cour-
Ter says that she viii be refitted and continue
in the New York and Natchez trade.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

DEMOCRATIC CABINET OF WOBKyGIH
MIR. Van Buren, has held Office Ia
years and has been paid more thaa g
hundred and fifty thousand dollT'fn
the public purse Mr.. Forsyth has b.
effice SO years, and been paid sl2Oeols
the peoples money.-Mr. WOOdbgqrA
governor, senator and secretary, has b'
in Office from his youth up. Mr.. Pos
sett, as foreign minister, has been for 0
greater part Of his life feeding on the p
pies money Ditto of Mr.. Grundy, .
ditto of that imp of panic-Amos Kend'
Detroit Adr.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

SM.-We were shown last week skein
of sewing silk raised and manufactured by
Mrs CHARLES RANDOLPH, ofthis county. 1t
is beautifully white, has an even thread, and
would vie with the best Italian. If we can
produce such an article in our midst, why do
we allow such immense sums to pass from our
country for the purchase of it! Let us go to
work-all Of us, and endeavor TO keep our
money at home, instead of paying it to foreign
ers.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

John Smih.-This notorious fellow has
been caught at iast. Every body has heard of
the villain, and the information we are now a.
bout to give will allay much feverish excite
ment. He was arrested at Macon, Ga, tried
for negro stealing, found guilty, and was SEN
fenced to the penii entiary for the term of four
wears.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

INTERESTING SCENE on THE FoJEm q
JULY.-New York Express Ays heteaci.
ers of the. various Sunday.schOOs laR
entered INTO an arrangement to iaSe Ne
children celebrate the day on Staten j
land, in a manner worthy ofthe occasA
At least twenty. thousand VIII emb hR
steam and tow boats, land on the lsal.
and, in grove selected for the OccasA
spend the day in a rational and happy D.
ner. Provisions will be furnished, 4
every arrangement made for Their u.
.andsenloyment. This is noble plan
one that viii give general sailsfacha
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

Lterary.-A poet of New York has written
poem, in which General Jesup, who did not
distinguish himself in the Florida war, Except,
it may be, in writing letters to "dear Blair, y
is compared to Napoleon Bonaparte. The
first took of the poem commences thus
''The greatest Captain Of the age
The brightest name on glory's page!
Some heroes are but men of straw,
But Jesup's made of steiner stuff;
He took wigwam from squaw,
And Bonaparte took-snuff."
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02


Ealing S1tftf aoith Sticks.-Everv paper we
open from Moth Mississippi, IS rife with com
plains against the ladies' for eating snuff with
sticks. We would not, absolutely, live among
society where the ladies eat snuff. We have
no objection to sec a snuff box in the reticule
of an. old grandmother, but for young misses
and wives to eat snuff is highly indscreet and
Objectionable. The Lord save the ladies',
when they take to snuff eating Vicksbur.s
Wing. .
UnfortaRate.-The Louisville Journal ofthe
iuth, says singular and fatal accident occur
| red at the City Theatre on Saturday night.
During the play of the "French Spy, it fell to
Mr.. James Lowe, in the performance Of his
part, to fire a pistol at Celeste and then run
from the stage, at the same time drawing q
| bayonet from his belt. As he drew the bayo-
net, lie looked back over his shoulder at Ce-
ieste, and at the moment, the large end of the
weapon struck against some object on the side
OF the stage and the point was driven several
inches INTO his body. Medical aid was instant.
| y sent for, but he survived only about five
minutes.
The New Orleans Pieavnne SAYS There
Is a fellow in Wisconsin so thin that a man la:
offered hun almost any price If he.will allow
himself 10 be cut up INTO lamp wick -,
We know Of fellow N Arkansas SO short
that he has repeatedly been mistaken for pve
crust The Wisconsin chap IS the one whose
shadow was mistaken for a shingle. and whit
t tied 70 pieces by travelling Yankee.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02
REHABILITATION.
1873

To secure a majority in the House, the Y.
B. party must gain sixteen members clear.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

once appreciate their force, and do justice.
10 all parties. The periudiced and the
Ignorant will not believe, though one rise.
from the dead. -Lgnekbufg Fngiaian.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02


The Florida War.-We have heard for the
ninety-ni1lih time that the war in Florida was
ended, and that no further hostilities would
take place. Gen. Macomb was lately sent OH
by Mr.. Van Buren,, with call the pomp and
circumstance of glorious war;" either 20 make
a treaty or exterminate the savages. He sue
ceeded in the former, but it was broken as soon
as made. The government, bankrupt as it is,
did not furnish Gen. Macomb with the means
of exterminating the enemy, for two reasons.
probably. The first, that it has not the means
of paying the expenses; and the second, be-
cause Mr.. Van Buren, is opposed to the admis-
sion of another slave state into the Union.
Florida has sufficient population, and is desir-
Gus of becoming one of us, but she is a slave
state, and Mr.. Van Buren, is opposed TO her on
that account, and consequently suffers her citi-
zens- to be murdered, and tamely allows the
whole territory to be convulsed The citizens
of Florida have, to their credit, taken the
whole matter into their own hands. We
learn, by late accounts, thatthey have resolved
to depend upon the general government no
longer, and invite volunteers to assist them in
exterminating the Seminoles, and offer tlco
hundred dollars head for every Indian killed.
This is the only way for Florida, the beautiful
land of flowers and balmy breezes, to be rescu-
ed. The United States, under the admins
tration of Mr.. Van Buren,, can afford no more
protection to them from savage warfare, than
to the people of the States in their financial
operations.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

The Columbus Democrat of January last
said-@ Let our motto be. cancellation, COM
promise-EvERY THING for dIe party, and
NOTHING for men,
Every Wing viii see, in this, the policy Of
the locofocos. viii the Wings pursue the
Same course! They ought TO, or defeat stares
them in the face. I" EVERY THING FOR
PARTY AND NOTHING FOR MEN,
should be the ralying cry Of every Wing in the
county of Lowndes. We must fight the enc
my with their own weapons, or defeat will be
our lot. Wings, to your posts!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

Abolition FruaS.-A disgusting case Of
marriage amalgamation at Hagerstown, Mary
land, between sturdy negro, aud delicate,
modest, well educated white girl @ of that
place, threw the town into colnmotion. The
negro was carried to jail for safety, from
whence he was delivered over to the mob,
who inflicted 80 lashes uponhis back, and sent
hun over the line into Pennsylvania.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

Domestic ManuactureS.-We are highly
pleased to learn that our friend and fellow citi-
zen, BENJAMIN G. WEIR, has il in contem-
plation to establish mandatory for the pur-
pose of producing cloth from our great staple,
Cotton. He proposes building steam mill,
near to market, and at first designs making the
coarser cotton cloths, which are so much in
demand in this section of our common country,
for the purpose of fully testing the practica bill
ty Of the experiment. Having, in former years,
been intimately connected with cotton manu.
features, we have no hesitation in saying that
Mr.. Weir, whose exertions will be directed to
overcome all obstacles, will succeed. The de-
tails OF his plan we are now ignorant OF, but
we will on some future occasion ascertain
what they are, and write more specifically in
relation to the whole subject.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02
OUR TICKET.

1t is with much pleasure that we hoist TO the
head of our paper, the ticket for County off
GERS which was selected by the Convention on
4he 22d June. We do so with increased
pleasure when we remember that when the
win of the majority of the Convention was
known the nominations were unanimously re-
ceived and approved Of. With others, we
went into the Convention with a firm resolve
of casting our vote for those whom noe thought
qualified for the Office, and it happened that we
did not agree with the majority except in the
selection of candidates for Representatives and
Probate Clerk. Believing that concession
and compromise are always necessary to pro-
mote union ofaction, we sacrificed our predilec-
tons and have resolved to support the whole
ticketapd nothing but the ticket. This will
be the course of every wing, we have reason
to believe.
For Representatives, the people Of Lowndes
i
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

Fire in Augusta.-On the 18th ult. fire
broke out in the Planters fIotel, Augusta, Ga,
which being built # wood, except the base
ment story, was quickly consumed. All the
buildings in the same square with the hotel
were also destroyed. The property burnt be-
longed to Mr.. Samuel Hale, and the loss is
estimated at $4,000, of which amount
S20OOO was covered by insurance.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

North Carolina-The Raleigh Register
says, that the Wings of North Carolina are
confident of being able to elect ten of the thir-
teen members of Congress in that State.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

u The Connecticut Legislature refused to
divorce DIR. JARVIS and his wife. The parties
are now together-kissing or scratching faces,
as the case may be.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

view Of rendering the cotton packages
more portable
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

Expectation Of Specie-Two hundred thou
sand dollars of specie were taken out by the
packet ship Poland from New York week or
two since.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

-, One oftlle most glarip. $
able specimens Of .i Ras and OE,je el'
With the freedom Of iEs lsn,,oe. isieas
nave l., ever yet seen is 70 IN that Il
Gl0Se Of Thursday jasl, 4 n e lound n i
ney General Of The Uni,sas !. Tie d.
under his own sign manuaI. S,ale' sps,|
soma, as the writer Of - q pro Fpria 5.
paper intended for the Te p s.selliidasl5
written and sent to citizen ,,,,s :
to be used in the political 'I caD = lSaiS
ing on there, and pubIisbe5 e aas !
benefit Of the party peneraI, u aos o.
Gle is an elaborate yindica,;s fue
duct Of Mr.. Van Buren, = q iss
war, and labored attem,, s !, te !
have been a "war democra, " y IoIel n,
Of Mr.. Grundy's Office. Ca lasdav ..
ance of which he received l lsit
salary, are SO light as to ens.' atsson.
vote much of bis time 10 ai5,ss I'D
the elections" in the States : ssS
ton ought to be increased
we had thought that Mr.. e.. A
he is ensconced in a col.r ], lssk,
would have borne in mind 4.
speech, in which he said tb. - osa auas
an office-holder busy with ~. as'as,
he did not think that he li5o s,seloas Il
butter than his coanlry.s Y 1'sa d
Gaz. FAl'u'is
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

OF this amount, the manufacturing IS.
Establishments ofthe United States Will re-
'quIre at least $4,000 before the new crop
comes INTO market, leaving about 200, 0Oa
bales tor foreign export. Il ought 10 be
remafkeds that the bales this year are. Is
per cent. short weight from the now gener.
aAuse OF smaller COMPRISING boxes, with
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

Yelloso Ferer expected IN Ne,o York.-The
New York Herald says-"If the locofoco
Corporation do not keep the streets cleaner
than their own dirty hands and faces, we shall
have yellow fever, cholera, and every other
epidemic, in the city, by which casualties 5000
good locofoco votes WILDE lost at the next cleo
ton. Think of that!'
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

Steam.-A Philadelphia paper states that
man may travel from New York to Jerusalem
in 33 days; from New-York to Bristol, Eng
land, in l3 days; from there toPars in 2 days,
and from thence through Syria and JafIa to
the sacred city in Is days. Such are the eff
fects of Stfun
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

Vigiaid.-The Richmond Enquirer has ct
last given up Virginia to the Wings, but says
that at the election next spring she viii come
out again for the locofocos. Mr.. Richie said
the same last winter as to the election which
has just terminated, and we begin to doubt his
powers of prophecy.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

Cor. Gilmer, Of Georgia.-The Athens Ga.
Wing of the Dist June. states that Gov. Gil
mer laid dangerously i'll at MilledgeviIle, and
that there were but little hopes for his recov-
ery,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02
Henry cLAY j thal n.an. Let hg eIect

HENRY CLAY IS that man. Let hs elect
him.
Business.--A merchant Of this city desirous
Of making a remittance to New York short
time since, paid 81 per cent, or $3.50 in our
currency for $1,000 Union Post notes. He
forwarded them, and on Tuesday evening last
received intelligence that the Union Post notes
were sold att discount of % per cent netting
him only $3.50 This shows clear loss Of
Fire hundred and seremy dollars on that oper-
alton alone! It's useless to work, it is folly to
merchandise, when such sacrifices are obliged
to be made; and itwonld be much better for
the mechanic to shutup shop and the me. chant
to suffer his goods to remain on his shelves
than to submit to them. ,rhe present posture
d affairs is opening tIe eyes of the people as to
the absolute necessity of National Bank 10
regulate exchange and to put down the hum
dreds of shaving shops called banks which were
created under the administrations of Jackson
and Van Buren,; and there are many, who
have hitherto opposed the creation such an in
stitution by Congress, now beginning to lessen
their opposition to it. The following from the
National Intelhgcncer will give an idea Of the
state Of things nthe city Of New-York:
New. YoRK, JUNE 10.
Our banks pull and haul, the one upon
the other, without concert of action, even
in Wall street and if disunion exists there,
where the banLs are within a hundred
yards of each other, what Of discord there
must be in the 26 States, where banks are
parted by hundreds of miles! There con-
iinue to be disorder in the currency,
spasmodic contractions, arrangement of
exchanges, trouble and uncertainty as to
the state of the money market. The city
abounds with unavailable Southwestern
money. No one can calculate what it
will cost him to collect what he sells far
from home. All interests intensely feel
the want of that for the currency, which is
so essential to the Government of the
country "a head; power with the capa-
city Incorporating action--what GEORGE
WASHINGTON and JAMES MADISON APP.
prored as Presidents Of these United
States.
|
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

PARADoxEs.-Mr.Van Barren was a.
gainst the South on the Missouri question,
which may be regarded as the ncipent
stage ofthe Abolition fever and he is cal.
led Northern man with Southern feel.
ing and principles
Mr.. Van BurCn is treated with great for
beorance by the Abolition press, and but
the other day was fulsomely complimented
by Dr. Charming, the big gun of Abolition
ism, ia apublic address and yet we are
told that he is the head Of the knti-Aboli.
ton party of the North.
Mr.. Clay and Gen. Harrison, who were
both IN Congress during the agitation ofthe
Missouri controversy, stood blythe South
with manly intrepidity and patriotic firm
ness ; and yet We are now iold that the
Soutlrcannot trust these gentlemen.
Mr.. Clay is universally hated by the
Northern AboIitionists--is traduced bv
their orators, denounced by their presses.
and caricaiurcd in their print-shops, as )
STAKEHOLDER and the champion Of slave.
haltrrs.s and'yct he is held up to the PEG.
ple,ofthe South as the favorite candidate
ofniat taitorous fiction for the next Presi
dcncyi
No argument can, It seems to as, pre-
sept these facts before the public mind in !
mere imposing light than their naked state
neAtv The candid and intelligent will q
- f@s
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-07-02

Couecticsu.-The Wing members of the
Connecticut Legislature have passed resolu-
tons expressing their preference for HENRY
Clay as next President Of the United States,
but pledgiing themselves to support the nomi-
nee Of a National Convention.