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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06

that has nothing feFniHg, comp ancc hat has Moth
ing base, miincz that knows how 90 larKvc, hrm-
nrss ihal cen panHh saa fcpfrss, fsistgn iisf can
sunctmes disscmh'c ami sgrm ignorant 81 what lt
sccs, deep attention b discover The ruhng plssilns,
attention Il possible nare deep 10 counterfeit hem,
aud yr % c1nceai the dscovery-ln fne, a.Ipast a.
many iouas Of proceedings, a. there children 10
educate, inr % every pant requires MT The same
Kind Of culture - what would be useful IN forming
the mind Of one Chihl, Wau'd b. dangerous, or even
fatal in Iofmng that 81 another--bul where are the
parents who would knov themselves in this repre-
sentaiian Sensible they may hs Of is justice, but
such tax on their time and attention Is found IN
compatible with lheif ordinary pursuits, intompati-
be with lie Of efemlnacy and Incidence, Of busi-
mss or intrigue, Of play or pleasure, Of tranquility
and repose-what q the consequence! Why, IN
he little they NAY do 20 io,ward tbs great work,
they fia into t,ousssd errors, being directed more
By Luneour aud impaienee, han by SOUND and sef'-
Gus reelection.
Some are even brutal TO excess IN tie treatment
of their children. converting an occupation 10 when
tenderness should lake the lead. into a system Of
downright persecution; when called on to repre-.
bend. they do il IN words Of wormwooi and gall
when forced To approve, their manner ~ cold and
dscoufaging they neither do justice 10 tie virtue,
or can (ufgiye the weakness Of youth; no entrea-
tics Gun molly, no tears ds9fm them-lheif families
are the rceiuns Of etc nal lempesis, where nothing
is heard bit The mosns Of the oppressed, and the
below Of tie tyrant Hence the most ardent long
ing Inr emancipation, and hence the youth Of one
sex pugo into wee esrly and openly, mote perhaps
from rage against Their persecuiurs, than from nat
ufal inclination and those OF the other Ny into
the arms Of tho rst man who offers TO be Their de-
| lyeref firm unequal matches. OF become victims d
tar more deplorable misfortune
| There may be-, however, and there often ia, de-
fcl in The conduct Of patents Of nature the very
opposite, namely thai Of loving their children too
much, or more properly speaking, To ihelr run
Dreadful are the consequences Of that bind alice
ton which will see fault 10 o child, and sui'er oil
The uutoward propensiies Of his nature 70 grow up
and strengthen. Cor fear If affecting him By control
parents who arc invested with species OF sover-
eign authority over their children, should use II with
tender rcluctarre on all OCCASIONS but when ncces'
sary with inheklbe Iisee nolbing shoala stand be-
tween them and The most sacred duty hot II rum
the beginning, education has lccn rightly instituted,
there wilStldom fever be occa ION lor he exercise
Of this unwclcomc privilege. The heart under pro-
per regulation, wll beat IN sympathy with The warm
wishes Of parental love, aud reward Il by HE Of
virtue aud hcnevolence. H.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06


which Holnll very Iur.y observes, WI not pas
fum unc end 60 he other.
As a s1uroe ~ profit 10 ihc State, every banking
estab..samenl. every Merchant a. wei as every in
digidual. would require more 90 iesa % tha lreaau'
" change. by which means, iarge amounts ui mo
ney, wuid have bern placed Al he disposal Of lhe
State, which might h applied % beneheial purposes
the hulder Of these b.s, would a. all times have
considered themselves secure, nasmueh a. they
would have been a aWiu tender iof taxes, and Tie
State woud have derived that benefit BY loss des-
tTvelion which new occurs q many individuals
who have issued them, without one visible Hgu d
property and who are scarcely able 70 write theil
names eg.bly
Squire CsuI,on.--Mr Chairman, Sir, rse to cor.
ret typographical error discover 10 the pubtea.
ton 0i number threeas published Il reads ~ ran
may fhis soeisy bury The rocks and shoals Of our
present dIstTenss II should have read, sir, 4" IN
vain may THIS sociely buoy" tho rocks aud shoals
OF our dstrcsses" unfortunately they are buried
Too deep The obect Of buoyng them IS to place
mark. pointing out the danger Of a too near APP
proach, IN order Ia enable our noble state vessel "a
enter The hayenol prosperity untujured
Timothy Canvass.-Nr Chairman, have lis.
tened With interest to the debates Of this evening
aud Sir. should be wanlin. in duly, both 10 my
self and The sociCty. was not 20 express nv
feelings on no subject. II mikes me, SIR, shake
my old rmbci toe, when hear Of our noble
State vessels entering the haven Of prosperity.
| trust and hope she will enter 1t with flowing
sheet The broad pendant, a, her man top.
gallant.inssi head, inscribed thereon Internal
Improvement !" jack at her fore Iop-galant.
mast head, "wlth the Unanimous voice Of the
People," aud at her gaif end, inscribed IN gold
en- character American skill has made greater
advances IN the last half century, IN every thing
which tends to elevate the condition Of mankind,
than was effected in the thousand years mmedi.
ately preceding" With these flags flying, En-
| isrpriSe at The helm, and Perseverance, on the
forecaslle, keeping good lookout, Mississippi
viii soon take her proper station amongst hef Sis
Ter States as one Of the wcalthlo>t
But, Mr Chairman, would ask for lAinrma-
ton, TO what potl these transportation vessels are
bnnnd. who have left the pon Of Columbus under
sealed orders, not 10 be opened until he Isl Of
.Norenber ntrt--or unti the Isl Of January
lsi0l May not a gtent responsibility rest on
| The shoulders of those who hayo lssuel orders
Cor their saillngl In the event Of adverse winds,
and becoming Short oT provisions, at the period
Of their authority 10 open their sealed order, the
distance they lien must be from an, port will
render lie situation Of their crews very lrecarous.
Chairman. Canvass, you have asked
me question which IT is out Of my power to an.
swcr, but #, between the present time and our
next meeting, should obtain any information,
shall feel pleasure IN communicating i. Meet
my adjourned.
SIMON IRoNsIDEs, Cor. Sec.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06
CnrNTY CONTENTION.

The suggestion which We threw out some
weeks since, relative to County Convention rs
the best means Of selecting the strongest and mos'
suitable men for The Legislative candidates, and Of
in.u-ing harmohy and concert Of action IN the
Democratic and State Rights party, has, We are
greatly pleased to learn, me, with the unanimous
appreciation Of every man in our ranks. The
gentlemen who have been spoken Of as candl.
dates, are nh willing 10 abide by the decisions
such convention, and will, we have no doubt,
nledpe themselves TO sustain the nominations II
NAV make. This is the right spirit twill IN
sure our triumph. There will be no divisions
among us thus time. We shall present an UNI
broken front a, the polls. M'Nut for Governor
Benson for Secretary Of State, Saunders for Au-
dilor. Brown and Thompson for members Of Con-
cfess, and three good men and true for county
Representatives., will be the ticket which every
Democrat and State Rights man will dePoslte IN
the ballot box.
the only question now remaining Is, what Is
the proper lime Of holding such Convention =
We would suggest late day--soy the first Sa'
lurday in September. Our cause Is founded up
on the immutabe principles Of truth and the con-
situdon-of popular rights and equal justice, and
1t always gains by time and reflection Howe
yer. we are not particular ms to the day. Would
it not be best to call preliminary meeting in OF
der to fix upon the time d holding the Conyen-
toni What think our friends of the proposition!
We would respectfully but earnestly, call their
attention to the subject and ask their immediate
action upon it. As we have before said, il is
time Mal ne mers Np anda doing.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06

"MoSTICLLLo, March %, 1899.
We, the undersigned, voters of Lawrence coun-
", do hereby certify, that SAMUEL JAYNE was in.
sructed ct the last session of the Legislature to vote
for James f. Totter for Senator, If a candidate, and
in case he was not to vote for the Democratic can
didate. And further, that there were upwards Of
three hundred legal names on the list OF instructions,
which is majority Of the whole number Of votes in
this co0nty aud further, that they were regularly
sealed up ana delivered TO him by our Senator, Ar
thur Smith, Esq; and that he was also requested TO
resign his seat at the ballot box on the 22d and 23d OF
April, 1888; and that, in our opinion, he has wlfuIy
| violated the known will of his constituents:
Signed, SOLOMON SUTTON,
EDW'D. l.. BOWEN,
A. HARGlS,
IT, NJ, RUNNELS,
j. JOHNSON,
5. SMITH"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06
SAMUEL JAYNE OF LAWRENCE
Proof for The Southern Sun.

Proof yfor The Southern Sun.
We, some weeks since, asserted that Samuel
Jayne, of Lawrence county, had been positively
instructed TO vote for Democratic u. S., Sc.
naor. The Southern Sun, the leading organ Of
the federal, Clay patty in the State denied our as
serlion, and called upon Us for proof We hrye
now the proof; such as must be satisfactory even
to the Editor Of the Sun himself! Here it is
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06
LIFE
DIT 7.
NJ BARnY CORNWALL.

III Hhhht NuHNhAILs
We are born; we laugh we weep,
We love; We droop; we die
An! wherefore do we laugh, or weep:
Why do we live, or de-
VIM knows that secret Deep
Alas not |
WHY doth the vidct sprinh
Unseen by human eye,
WHY do the radiant seasons bring
Sweet thoughts that quickly Fly
Why do our fond hearts cling
To thoughs that die
We toll through pain and wrong
We 6ght--and fly
We love; we loose ; and then, ere long
Stone dead we lie,
Oh, Life ! is all thy song
"Endurc aud die"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06

BANK CoMMIssloNERs' REPoRT.-ln conss
quence Of the great demand for this document
We have concluded 10 put an edition oil " y
press. 1t contains SO svo. pages" with . ll az
table showing, in condensed form, the 'iaO"
ties and the resources Of the vations Banks "a
amined, the liabilities Of the officGrsof each, ''o
the total liabilities Of all. We will furnish :
copies ofthe Report for FIVE dollars. and s 80
ihem to jackson. Naichez and Manchester ~ ..
Of postage All those who wish TO procure ~
Report will enclose US the money, siang "nsn ~,
they want it sent by mail OF TO the places !.
mentioned. As the edition w'li be sman' = :
necessary for those wishing copy TO apply soG''
TJTcksburg Ssai'nsi
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06
COLUMBUS, MISS.
SATURDAY,. APRIL 6. 1889.

Dr4ocatrIc SrsTE RIGHTs NosuSATioSs.
For GorerH0r-A. G. McNUTT:
Per Sc Of Stafe BARRY W. BENSON;
Ser .4ndRor-AUGUSTUs B. SAUNDERS;
For Trsamrsr-sAMUEL CRAIG:
For Congress-A. g. BRows & J. THoNFsos.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06

How Man FEELS WHEN ABOUT TO GIT
MARRIED.. lit is said to bea serious thing for a
glrl 10 leave mamma, ard cnirus, herself to the
keeping OF the man OF her heart. No doubt ii
is, bul we propose TO show that even the Steiner
sex cannot surrender up their singIeness without
some mlsgyngs and irepldatIon.
In the iirst place then, the victim of mairmo.
my feels that he must surrender up the compan
ions, with whom he had so long held close com.
munlon. his evenings Instead OF beng spent nj the
club OF engine house must be devoted 10 a very
different entertainment from that to which he has
been accustomed. But this is not all. lie knows
that after be had become bound in the silken
chain rmatrimony, he is no longer a welcome
vlslanl TO those circles where while free, wreath
ing smiles and glowing eyes stroye to NIealhe q
net for his his feet.
lie knows that while "bachelor is welcome
wherever he goes" marned man is regarded as
one dead--crossed of the books--and no longer
an "available," TO the fair. In addition 10 all
these unhappy circumstances, he has become the
head Of a family. Then
"1hroRg The busy shapes into his miad"
of silks and calicoes, doctors bills, and dun.
Of debts that he never reaped the benefit Of. Iak,
the horsein the mill he has q task to perform fo
others. He is no longer free 10 embrace power
" OF wealth. No wouder that The young bach
elor locks sad when tho hour Of his enihralmen
approaches. No wonder thai, with an uurel a
his side, he hooks woetu.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06

This certificate was obtained i6g us by some
of our friends in Lawrence, without any Soliclta
ton on our part. II is 10 The point, and com
plelely sus,ains cur assertion, thatJayne was in
structed--i does more, il proves that he was
hrice instructed, once to vote for Democratic
Senator, and again to resign, both of which in
instructions. with the true spirit Of federal Whg
he di,rcgarded. The manuscript copy of the
certificate can be seen in our office, at any time.
The signatures attached 10 it are all highly re-
spectacle, Solomon Sutton is the Sheriff Of the
county, and Edward l., Bowen, Clerk. The
name of II. NJ. Runnels, the venerable father Of
| Ex-Governor Runnos, who has been a member
Of our State Legislature FOR some thirty years, is
alone a sufficient endorsement for any paper.
What will The sun now soyl Will it have the
candor to acknowledge ITS error, and admit that
the county Of Lawrence has been shameii ly
misrepresentcd Or will it still sustain the polit-
cal traitor, Jayne, for having contemptuously dis
regarded positive instructions, twice given, ne
shall see.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06
TIME STILL MOVES ON.

ny PARkE BENJAMIN.
Time still moves on, with nosless pace,
And VIC are LOTTERIES by the way;
Few win and many loose the race,
For which they struggle, day by day;
And even WHEN the goal IS gained,
How seldom worth the toll II seems;
How lightly valued, when obtaind,
The prrae that iilttenng hope es,cems'
Submissive to the winds Of chance,
We toss on lile's inconstant sea;
This blow may our bark advance,
And that may leave il on the lee:
This coast which RISES fair to view,
May thick be sci with rocky mail;
And Tint, which beetles DER the blue,
BE safest for the shattered SAIL
The cloud that like a little hand,
Slow fingers whenthe morning shines
Expands its volume DER the land,
Dark as a Iorest.sea Of pines:
While thal which casts a vapery screen,
Before the dgure realm Of day,
Rolls upwards from the lowland scene,
And from the mountain tops away.
oh fond deceit 10 think the fight
OF TIME will lead 10 pleasures strange,
And ever bring some new delight,
To minds that strive and sigh for Charge.
Within ourselves the secret lies,
Lei seasons vary as they will;
Our hearts would murmur. through the skie,
Were bright as those OF Eden still!
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06
roMRIGRY RIRLE socIErY.

This Society have just received from the A. b. S.
splendid assortment Of Bibles and Testamcnts,
which are offered for sale at their depository, al Dir.
SpiIman's Drug Store.
Persons not able TO buy viii be supplied r,aiui-
tously. ISAAC SHOOK
Aptu teSe Sec. roe,higbs B. =
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06
CoLuMBUs, March s0lh, 1889


.nesT. Yer, Erans Byrn and Others.
GENTLEMEN: Some preliminary arrangements Of
business upon which my answer TO your noie OF yes
terday evening depended, have prevented me from
saying at an earlier hour, that the invitation 10 .
public dinner, which you have been pleased TO adj
dress to me, by much too gratifying and too hon
orabe to be declined aud that will therefore, meet
with you, and with those Tor whom you speak, for
that purpose at any time most convenient TO your
selves. Whilst cannot butfel that my individual
deservings are in painful contrast with that distn-
guished =" token of respect" by which you propose
10 accredt them, still I cannot lorego this further
and halterng opportunity OF coming more and more
nto contact with people who have greeted Inc at
every step thatl have taken in their State with gen.
erous and honoring testimonies Of kindness and of
welcome. But apart from the desire Of knowing
more and seeing more of those whom | have so ma
ny personal reasons to esteem shall hope, in this
case, to sit down side BY side with many acquain-
tances and lrends-who side by side have been
nurSed in the same mountain home, and grown up
into manhood with myself.
BE pleased, gentlemen, to make my grateful ac-
acknowledgements to those on whose behalf you have
addressed me, to accept for yourselves the assurance
Of that personal kindness and respect, with which,
lum Your most oh't serv't
JAS. MCDOWELL,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06

CmIcKAsAwHAY RlvER.--The appropriation OF
thirty thousand dollars for the purpose OF 'mpfO''
ing the navigation of this river, will upqusuoHA'
bly, be Of great service to the citizens Of thls SEE
ton Of the State. The Company in whose han1I
this money will be placed, is-composed Of men o.
known enterprise and public spirit, and 'heIe :. !
no doubt but what the work will be prosecu'eO
speedy TO a triumphant completion. ENIhh,
PRIZE, the head of steam navigation, promises
to be aplacc Of considerable importance
Eastern Cla'lo"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06
ColuNBcs, March 29Ih, 1889,
To james Ne DotceA. Esq.

The citizens Of COLUMBUS anxious TO extend the
rights of hospitality 10 all who visit their town, but
more especially to these who by high order ofia-
ents guided BY moral worth, have ds'ingllshel
themselves in improving the political institutions of
any portion of our Union, respectfully invite you,
through US, 10 parake with them Of dinner al such
time as will suit your convenience.
Suffer us to say, that your acceptance Of this to-
ken Of respect, will be gratifying moi only TO those
of us, who have the pleasure Of persona acquain-
lance with you, but also tn the citizens of Columbus
generally, IN whose behalf il is offered
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06

DINNER TO JAMES MCDOWELL, ESQ.,
OF VIRGINIA.

Mr. James M'Doveil, OF ROckbndge county
Virginia, formerly distinguished member OF the
LEGISLATURE Of that State, is now on tour through
ow S,1,e. lie has every where been received
with the warm and generous hospitality which
distinguishes Mississippians, and which they ever
feel proud Of exhibiting TO every irue-hearted son
Of The Old Dominion. lie reached our town
few days since, and was Immediately waited upon
BY number Of his old Virginia friends and ac-
auaintances here, who knew well his private
worth and public services. They rendered him
public dinner, which he politely accepted. We
give below the correspondence with the Ioasts
&C. drunk at the dinner.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06

~ The attention Of the reader is respectfully
directed to an able article on the subject Of Edu.
cation, in this number Of our paper II is IRON
the pen Of gentleman who has travelled exten,
sively in Europe and in this country, and closely
examined the systems Of education extant in the
old as well as the new world His reflections arc
worthy Of serious consideration,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06

THE LADIES FAIR will commence on Teus.
day evening next, in the rooms adjoining the
Transportation Company Bank, on Market-street,
We learn that great variety Of useful and orna-
mental ARTICLES, wrought by the Ladies Sewing
Society, will be offered FOR sale. The object is
benevolent one, and appeals with peculiar force
to The hberaGly Of the citizens of the town: W,
are confident that the appeal viii moi be be'madt
| in vain.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06

Nav FAPER.--Messrs. NEED and SMITH
have issued proposals to publish paper at Gre
uada, 10 be entitled " The Bowie Knife" We
have the pleasure Of a personal acquaintance with
both Of the talented young gentlemen who have
undertaken this enterprise; our readers have Ere.
Quen,ly perused the predictions Of the former gen.
tlsmen with delsht--hc is thoroughly versed in
the political history Of the county, and although
the proposed publication will be neutral in politics
we dare say il will throw much light upon the
leading questions OF tho day. Success to you
gentlemen.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06

MMIrARY.-The First Battalion parade takes
place to day. The Second Battalion parade VIII
take place on Saturday next. Col. SouihaiI |"
using every exeron to organize his regiments
tho Governor will be here in the course OF INC
summer on u reviewing tour, and it's to DC hoP'u
that the militia of the county will be well dTl"eu
and organized for the occasion.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06

UNION BANK. We learn by "a gentleman just
from Jackson, that this Institution had commenc'
ed discountng last week; hundreds were asking
for discount. The same gentleman tells US that
the enterprzng mail contractor Capt. PETER D.
STARKE, has put new coaches on the route TO
Jackson, and hasth finest horses oRany line IN
the southern country. The drivers are sober and
understand their business, and are polite anda''
tcntive.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06

To The Editors Of The Columbus DemscrGt.
GEwr:-If Col. Argyle CAMPBELL will suffer his
name TO be put in nomination for the office OF Chan
celor he viii receive the warm support Of the vo-
tiers Of North Mississippi
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06

c. G. OLMsrED, Esq. is delivering course
Of Lectures on the Political History of the coul'
try. We have listened to him with pleasure and
profit. He is well yersed on the subjects upon
which he speaks, and eynces great research and
ability The next Lecture will take place on
Monday evening al the franklin Academy.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-06

The gentlemen who rendered the invitation to
Mr. Mcdowell, met him on Tuesday evening last,
at Bairs Hotel, where a sumptuous feast was
served up. Col Olmsted presided assisted by
Col W. d. AIMS. The company was animated
by but one ieeling--lhat of doing honor to their
distinguished guest. They recognized in Alm a
worthy representative Of the good old Virginia
characIer-a character which is the best letter Of
recommendation, and the surest passport, 10 a
kindly welcome and cordial greeting throughout
our Union. In this consideration, every party
feeling was merged; wings and democrats mel
around the festive board III the best spirit. All
indeed, was harmony and social glee. The Co
lumbus Band who were invited guests on the oc-
casion, envened the evening with many patriotic
and soul-stirrng airs.
The following are the toa.ts drunk on the oc
casion.