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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-14

o. Will not our neighbor ofthe Dem
ocrat become an honorary member of the
Tippecanoe Club-and Stake his thirst
with hard cider y; or--1Ce printers may
have Champagne, by way of distinction.
Ifyou dare
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DUNSTAE BANS BANS
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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-14

ANOTHER REFRAcToRY WIPE.-Mn
Charles Winner of Collins, Erie county.
after fortnight's courtship, popped the
question, and won to wife one Saliv -
somebody, who became bone of his bone.
and flesh of his flesh, &C., and those
twain were one and all that sort Of thing.
L followed, however, that said Polly, only
three days after marriage, for some reas.
on or other, took it into her head to take 4
dislike to Charlie Winner, and SO. one
morning beGoresdinner, like 4 naughty
cruel she'slnner, she went home to Pa and
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-14


The editor of the Democrat thinks, or
affects to thi nix, that under the aspect of
our relations with Great Britain, in the
event of war, which may be more than
possible, the election of Gen. Harrison
would be the direst calamity.
Fellow citizens, what think Won? In
such an event which would you most rely
upon, the old tried veteran, whose cour.
age and skill have proved themselves, OF
anovice who dont't know the difference
between "hollow square" and '4double
column" The fact is, in the event Of a
war with Great Britain, Gen. Harrison
is the very man we want for President.
Who believes that had it not been for Gen.
Jackson's Military fame, the dispute with
France would have been so amicably set.
tied!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-14

The Correspondent of the last Demo-
crat, who signs himself M has given the
liken ess of has party to T. Indeed
nothing can be more to-the life. The
Locofocos are in all truth, ga possum
skin with-a raccoon's tail.''
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-14

TIME Proprietor ofthis establishment, be-
i. ing disposed to change his business, Of
fers the same for sale.
The paper has good circulation, an extern
sive advertising patronage, and the Once a
good run of Job Work. The Press and Types
are all new; and the latter Astounding with ev-
cry yarieiy,.necessary to execute work of the
finest character.
Toa person having small capital, and dis
posed to embark in conducting public Journal
it is believed that no better investment could
be made. Columbus too, presents many In
ducements as place ofresidence, not surpass-
ed perhaps BY any other town or city in the
Southern -country-Terms will be made rea.
sonable.-Eetters addressed to the present ed.
itor, on the subject postage paid,) VIII be
promptly attended to.
Columbus, Mississippi, April. 18th, 1910,
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ARGUS.
COLUMBUS, TUESDAY, APRIL IA,
SOUTHERN ARGUS PRINTING
OFFICE FOR SALE.

TIME Proprietor ofthis establishment, be-
- ing disposed to change his business, Of
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-21
CHI. COOKE.

Iaterrogatories propounded to the Pre-
sideat ofthe Banks IN Richmond.
1st, What are the provisions of the
law of the last session ofthe General
Assembly, and what the mode and ex-
tent of their operations to which you
object as oppressive and injurious to
the Banks?
Cd, How and to what extent should
they be modified, having in view the
safety and permanence Of the institu-
tons of the community?
Sd, Can any Bank safely, proftablg
and asefulIy continue its operation:
while it holds It's existence by the pre-
carious tenure of the 10iU or eohim or
caprice of the Legislature?
4th, viii not such feature in theil
charter subject them to the ever fuc-
tuating and ever baneful influence o.
party spirit.
9th, What is the smallest proper
ton between specie and capital, anc
between capital and issues, Tor circu.
lation, necessary for the interests anC
safety of the Banks, and for the safety
and convenience Of the community
9th, How farand under what regul;
tons is permission to the Banks Il
deal in domestic exchanges and State
stocks, necessary and safe to the Bank!
and to the public?
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-21
RICHMOND, 10Th Feb, 1910.
Charles Cooke, Esq:

Charles Cooke, Esq:
Dear Sir: In replying to your letter
of7th instant, | would state, that to
some of the restrictions imposed by
the existing laws upon our Banking in
stitutions, which have been complained
of, it has never appeared to me, that
the objections were well founded.
The PROFESSIONALISM limits the loans
and discounts to twice the amount of
actual capital, I think judicious-be-
cause, while it gives sufficient latitude
for as much business as, under ordina-
ry circumstances, would be prudent
and safe, and as will give a satisfactory
return to the stockholders upon their
investments, after covering all neces-
sary expenses, it at the same time Sc
cures all having claims against the
Banks from any loss as long as the
outstanding debt will produce in the
aggregate so cts. in the dollar. The
Directors being irresponsible for making
any dividend by which the capital shall
in any wise be lessened or impaired,
and for any wilful mismanagement,
there seems to me to be no reason to
fear that this can ever be matter in
the least degree doubtful.
I see no real objection to the provi-
sion which restricts the bills or notes in
circulation, so that they shall not ex-
coed FIVE times the amount of the spe-
Gle in actual possession bur in place
Of requiring, whenever it shall be redu-
ced below that proportion, that no new
loan or discount shall be made until
the proportion is restored. / think to
require that there should be weekly
reduction Of a given proportion of the
discount line, would tend more effec-
tually and speedily to bring the Bank
into the desired position, and prevent
that injury which would result from
the entire suspension Of discounts.
It seemsto me to be equally unwist
as inexpedient to prohibit our Bank,
from issuing notes Of the denomina.
ton of SIS and SO, while the same
policy is not generally adopted by the
other States. The result will certain,
| " be to benefit their institutions at tht
expsnse of our own; and the commu.
nifty cannot be benefited by the circu-
lation of foreign notes as substitute
i for those .ofou own Banks.
| admit NE proprieiy of requiring
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-21

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which were efthe most outrageous and
barbarous deed.
10 the Editors Of tie Richmond TVh;g
Gentlemen-During the tendency
of the Bank Bill in the Senate, I adj
dressed the following interrogatories 10
the Presidents ofthe Banks in this CITY
in answer to which I received the ac-
companying replies, which | beg you
will publish in your paper at your ear
Hest convenience.
1t is to be lamented that while there
are few questions more Intimately in
terwoven with the interests ofthe whole.
community than our Banking institu-
tions, for they not only afford the car.
itaI necessary for the transaction Of the
business ofthe country, but furnish and
regulate the currency also,) there are
none in relation to which there is more
prejudice or grea.er want ofinforlna-
ton. Whatever, then, is calculated
TO remove this prejudice, and to dissi-
pate this ignorance, must be anxiously
sought for by all who prefer the per-
manent good ofthe public to the ephe
neral interests Of party.
Believing that the sober, dispassion
ate and enlightened views presented in
the communications | lay before you,
are calculated to do much good, by
disabusing the public mind of the pre-
Ijudice and ignorance under which it is
laboring in relation to this important
subject, | feel assured that ! cannot
render more acceptable service to
the State than by the publication Of
these replies.
AS the subject is discussed solely as
a question of finance and of political
economy, without the slightest refer
ence 10 party politics, with which il
has properly as little connection as i
has with theology, l cannot but hope
that every editor ola public journal il
the State will give these replies place
in his columns.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-21

WE are authorized to announce Major w.
II. Brigham, as a candidate for the Office
ofBrigadier General ofthe Brigade, A Divis-
ion. The election win take place on the 4th
day Of May next.
WE are authorised to announce Jas.
ia. Downs as candidate for State
Treasurer, to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the death Of Mr.. Williams.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-21

Singular Detection Of Murderer.
Amos G. Thomas was recently ac-
Quilted before the Supreme Court at
MiddIetown, Conn.,, Of the charge OF
numbering Mr. Jared Burr of Haddam,
and robbing him ola considerable a
mount Of money. The evidence OF
his guilt was sufficient to satisfy most
minds; but still, as some of the jurors
thought there was ground for reasona-
Bile doubt, he was acquitted. He has
since been arrested under charge OF
robbery merely, and singular to relate,
the money robbed of Mr. Burr was
found on his person, concealed in his
coat DOLLAR; and we are also informed
that he has now confessed the crime Of
which he was acquitted, and given the
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TrmsThe Folio or common newspaper
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ny Saturday morning (being regularly mailed
20 distant subscribers on the previous evening"
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Guiding advertisements, and including page
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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-21

1 INENS-25 pieces Shirting Linens,
"a 10 pieces Sheeting do
10 do Ga to 10-4 Table Diaper,
"a Budseye Diaper,
"a 20 "A Dmask Napkins,
r 81 TO l24 do Table Cloths.
Il, sale by FRANKLIN g. BROTHER.
May2 81
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BENZ. S. RICK5.
C0R0NER,S NOTICE..

OOiOBLNIIb = W. lCHls
A THACHER, Coroner, may be found al
"A the Eagle Hotel, or at his Warehouse
when not absent on business.
lie Eill also continue the ReceiuiHg and
torra'inr Business, at his old stand near
the river.
Nov. 2G, 1889. If
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NOTICE

'uohAS BELL, Esqr. ismy legally con-
l. o. suluted agent during my absence from
c. E. HAMILTON.
uO"ncea County, March Slst 1910. 4t-2S.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-21

law with all its temptations to heartlessness
and oppression, is noble and honorable pro-
esslon, but none but noble and honorable spir-
ITS should be entrusted with its important and
delicate duties.
Now although fear that ministers and law
yers require more frmness and honesty than
other mento guide their frai banks to haven
of bliss, yet others, and especially merchants,
should keep strict watch upon their inordin-
ate thirst for wealth; and beware lest desire
to accumulate a competency, which is highly
commendable, does not end in avarice and Gu
pidity, destroying the social pleasures Of life.
and bringing to the downey couch restless
and acheing heart.
But what shall say of the temptation which
surrounds me. La poor printers devil, and de-
Wish poor at that. do not need the hypo.
cracy of the priest; nor haveI the power or
means of heartless lawyer to Cypress; Ihave
nothing the value of which | wish to enhance
for profit; and therefore need not the mapni-
| flying tongue of the avaricious merchant. NV
only ambition is that may some day occupy
the chair-editorial. 1 have a long road 10
travel before get there,-and when there.
how long shall retain that innocence of which
my deUiL-ship might now with some propriety
boast! Alas! alas fear for my integrity
Verify 1t seems to me things in this world are
not rightly named. should have been called
a sai,lt-and the editor should have been nam.
ed a deuil. That perhaps would not do either
for here is our Heighbor of the Democrat, there
1 is no part of the devil in him; and even if HI
should be in the service of his satanic majesty
which some wicked persons have limited, HI
earns his wages poorly. He of the internal re
! gions works by means, and as money is tht
root Of all evil he would of course expect hi
agents to do something towards keeping a sup
lpy of the precious metals among us; whereas
our neighbor has labored Qerhap5 unwiIliagy
for years not only to drive from the land al
that we had, but also to debase the little tina
! happened by accident to remain.
Upon the whole l may as well continue sat
isied with my name and condition. Wha
says the Poet? "a rose, by any other nam
would smell as sweet''-and why may no
do as wen though be called derl. Tn
honor lies in acting well my part. have see
knaves in fine clothing and l have known
bosom in which beat brave and honest hear
provided only with rags, from the pelting storm
/ an content
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msnt of Original Literature, the editors have
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Inns are called rom the widest range OF British
,rI American current and Periodical Litera-
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II. P.LHcal IHteHigencc.--Under this head
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me Union are constantly gwen, with account
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5u especially OF every election ofany moment.
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FOR SALE OR RENT
~ moderate terms, the House and Lot
~, no" occupied by Mrs. Gordon. Also the
apply to GEORGE STIIINAN
December Is, 1899. Htf
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TRTST SAIF


/, virtue Of Deed in Trust executed by
FelS II. Walker, to William Dowsing,
Y, - ~ trustee, to secure the payment Of GER
No'e therein mentioned, to Alexander w.
p ~, which said Deed, is recorded in the
~, yDa'e ', clerks Office Of Noxubee county, and
b,E 80 " 1llssssippi, win as said Trustee, Of
s, S' sale, on Monday the Goth day of April,
NJ loT cash, at the door of the court house
!, ,'O4qlee county, the following negro slaves,
M yteIry' about thirty-two years ola I; two
gs ~ children Henry, and Mack Harrison,
ss n!'lour Simon, twenty-seven; Peggy
lr, "5,louT Sally, seventeen; Betsey, Sc
eI ,Su Green, twelve Ann, fourteen; and
SS1H years Old.
a,s ,n within legal hours, to pay the aforesaid
WIN. DOWSING, IT.
NJ. Trustee.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-21

particulars attending the lragical affair
which were efthe mostoura geous and
barbarous deed.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-21
NOTICE THIS,

|AlID NOTICE THIS.
a 5ia lsersons indebted 10 myself or 10 the
frlej n llin Of lrotter K Symons, are in
enan .llt ,helr notes and accounts cannot
s',ity e. y my hands after the I2thinst. Ne
at A. N.ces me to hand out all claims on
''"o exceptions can be made.
March o., ]. M. SYMONS.
''h lo1O. at
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-21

BANK OF VIRGINIA, Feb. 10 1910.
Sri received your letter of Frs
day afternoon, but have not had time,
until to-day, to reply to If. | will,
with pleasure, now respond to your
several queries, although I fear you
will think, in a very imperfect way
1t is proper that should contne my
remarks to the existing state of the
Banking institutions in Virginia, and
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-21
TH~ NEWuTORKER.

W aTUcED no THE CASH STAND
~ ARD-.,,e..TT bRELY NEW
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Yours respectfully
JAMES CASKIE. :

The penalty of forfeiture might be
made the consequence, il the suspen-
sion continued beyond given time
say twelve months.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-10-29
The Warming Voice of Andrew Jackson!
Tile Non eommihalism Of Orator Num-

iHe .NOn-C0mRtttdtiSW o. OTdt0T MUM!
We lay before readers the following manly and
thrilling Address Of Andrew Jackson:
"TnE "OLD HERo."-We learn from the Nashville
Unon that the gallant soldier profound statesman, and
valuable citizen, Andrew Jackson, having for some
years promised his family relations, who reside at and
near jackson, Tennessee, that he would visit them
when his health restored has now fulfilled his pro-
mse to the great satisfaction and delight Of the people
of that section of the State The people ofthe District
prepared for his reception and the 9Th inst, MORE
THAN TEN THOUSAND PERSONS assembled
there TO receive him. committee of the citizens gave
him hearty welcome IN an appropriate address, 10
which he replied at length in his eloquent and ener
getc manner. Gov. Polk present, and addressed
the multitude in his most powerful for two hours
and half Judge Grundy also addressed them about
the time The Union adds: "The Old Fre o.
RepuJticdnsm has taken its ancient on the other
side Of the Tennessee, and spreading with the light
ning's rapidty to the borders Of the Mississippi
GEN. JACKsoN's REPLY
"Fellow citizens-It affords unspeakable pleasure
TO be able meet you this occasion. 1t is prooa-
bly, the last time that shall have it my power to ex-
shall have to thank you personally for the many proofs
you have given Of your respect for my character
and services. The inrmtes of age admonish me that
I cannot much longer be partner with you IN the
vcisstudes of this life and / can therefore have no
other feeling when honored with the cordial welcome
you have accorded to me- but that which belongs TO
heart full Of gratitude and sincerely anxious Tor your
happiness and prosperity individually and collectively
''If have been instrumental by the mercy OF knd
Providence in advancing the interests OF our common
country can say with sincerity, that in no part Of
nv career in life have felt that any honor was due to
me, which ought not to extend in much higher de-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-10-29

COMMUNICATED.
Democrats of Henrieo,-Our opponents, the Wings,
held their meeting on last Saturday. The Democratic
Committee of Vigilance, from the upper and lower
end of the county, and all other Democratic voters,
requested to meet Saturday next at II o'clock, at
the Hall of the Democratic Association of Richmond.
Democrats Of Henrico! Our Country calls to action.
We are on the eve of mighty contest. Our Govern
ment is assailed BY Of the most powerful desperate
and unscrupulous factions that threatened her be
ties or disgraced her annals Old Federasts, British
Whips and Northern Abotionists, stimulated we
have good reason 10 believe, by British gold making
tremendous effort to subject the yeomanry OF the u
S. to the mercless rule of Joint Stock Companies,
Foreign and Domestic. A few ambitious leaders, such
as Webster, Clay and Rives have ugiated our whole
country, and filled it with misrepresentation In their
astocratic arrogance they say they soop TO conquer
and we believe some of them will stooP to any means
to accomplish their traitorous and unrghteous ends
To meet foe like this, concert and energy are all i'm
porant Let every Democratic voter who has in his
power attend the meeting. We have great inter
est at stake, and great encouragement TO exertion
Pennsylvania the Keystone, is safe. She is true to
our principles New York will rally in support of her
most distinguished Son. Virginia, the land of Jefferson,
calls her true sons to the rescue.
DEMOCRATS OF HESRIco, our Country calls TO action.
While Wings, aping their British brethren, display
their gaudy banners and decorate their persons with
Aristocratc badges-the ribbands their roses, their
stars and their garers-pretendng to represent the in
lerest Of the poor let Democrats come forth in the SIM
pcity and majesty of truth and virtue, relying upon
Heaven and the strength of their principles, determin
ed to act like freemen, and all the powers of Mammon
shall not prevail againt them Democrats of Henrico;
your Country calls yon to action. Your wives and your
children call you to action The spirits Of the mighty
dead who gave you country and your liberty, call
you to action, and will you not obey the call;
PHILIP MAYO,
WIN o. GEORGE,
JNO. o. GODDIN,
j. NJ. SELDEN,
CHAS. L. McCOULL,
JNO MOSBY,
BENZ. b. r. BARKER.
Corresponding Committee.