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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23
FoR THE ARGUS.
A CHAPTER OF THE CHRoNl.

Giles.
/. Audit came to pass in the 4th year
ofthe reign Of Martin the King, successor
Of Andrew, that he greatly displeased the
people.
?. And the people began to murmur
among themselves saying--Martin the
King hath not done well, and he must not
reign over US any longer
3. And it came to pass that, when Mar
tin the King, heard that the People did
murmur concerning him, he began 10 fear,
and consider how he might appease the
wrath of the people.
4. And Martin, the King, called Amos
the Priest, and said unto him, The people
complain against me and Cypress me sore,
and | fear they will take my throne and
kingdom from me, and shall never more
be heard among the people
5. And now therefore, said he, do you
leave the tabernacle, and the altar, and the
incense over which you have looked long
and faithfully, and come unto me, and
will make you TO deliver nine oracles IN
to this people.thal they may know my win,
and cease this, their complaint.
6. And it came 10 pass tina, when Mar
tin, the King, had finished giving his COM
mands unto Amos the Priest, and Amos
the Priest had done allthat was comman-
ded him, he found fayorin the sight of the
King.
z. And the King said unto HIM, Amos
thou hast done well, and now sit down and
write unto this people, saying
8. o Ye People! thus saith Martin he
Kng-ye have yexed and troubled me BY
your exceeding murmuriDg why do ye
thus rebel against my laws, and disturb
tae peace and happiness Of the naAion
Go to nov, and &c gs silenf, batin nv
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23

order OF battling, expecting an easy con-
quest Of the opposing foe, who had been
represented 10 the Colonel as weak and
feeble ia the extreme. AT the appointed
hour Mr.. Vim. L. Harris, ESQ. began
the onset 90 the part ofthe wings, and al
though but two hours were allowed him
according to the articles entered into, yet,
so effectually did his well directed argu-
ments tell against the doughty battery
of Van Burenism, that when he concluded,
not veStage Of the frail fortress was left
standing.
Colonel Hays now mounted the ros-
trum, with a consciousness Of his forlorn
condition, and the hopelessness OF the
cause he had to defend but believing IN
the old adage, that "valor is the better
part of WISDOM" Ike an experienced
General he made a bold sally, without
stopping to attend to his near friend who
lay manged and bleeding on the sod--in
other words he did not design to defend
Mr. Van Buren, against single charge
many and monstrous as they were, which
had been brought against him by Mr.
Harris, but with degree of adroltness,
peculiar to an experienced Barrlster, en-
deavoured merely to palate theofence BY
pleading that Mr.. Van Buren, had done
no worse than many others, or that 9th
ers might do as bad as he had done, anC
therefore he ought to be excused. Col.
Hays next step was 30 assal a Bank 0
the United States, and to identify it witt
the wing party at it he hammered day
after day, until hoarse with recounting the
huge monstrosities of this more huge mon
ster, having an abiding place only in the
Colonels loco foco imagination.
Where fondly guides the helm, he de
parted from our IN DIST at the rising of the
forest sun, with bitter recolections of the
past, and feversh and spasmodic anticipa
tions Of the future. When the Colone
had departed, few ofhis political friend,
feebly endeavored to keep up the fgh
which the Colonel found more conducive
TO his comfort to abandon, or as an ole
story gees, thought they would make VI
in turning round what the Colonel had los
in dancing. But the Colonel bad worr
out the subject and with it the patience o
his dear friends the people, that when h
went they also, and those that came aftel
him were doomed 10 have their eloquenct
wasted on the "desert air !"
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23

wrath | forget mercy and ye suffer there.
by;
Q. have watched over you and minis
tered unto your wants, when ye have crl-
ed unto me have heard, and whea We
have called unto me have answered !;
and now why do ye thus mock at my KIND
ness, and close your eyes against the
TRUTH
10. And it also came to pass that when
The People heard this, they were amased,
and lifted up their voices saying
IL. Martin the KING speaketh not tru-
ly! We have been oppressed and he hath
not helped us; we have sunk down IN our
misery and he hath sent no one TO our aid;
and now we believe that Martin,the King,
hath brought this affection and distress
upon US, and now laugheth at our calam-
ity.
IL. And when the King heard thus that
the People said, he was sore afraid, and
called unto Amos the Priest, saying-now
know this is wise and discreet people
for they have found out my purposes, and
| am at a loss to know how to blind theil
eyes that they may not see, and TO stoF
their ears that they may not hear.
10. And Amos the Priest saId-Wil
my Lord, the King, hearken unto bis ser
want and the King said, say on.
IA. And Amos said--My Lord, oul
noble King Andrew is not yet gathered
unto his fathers and send unto him. ant
peradventure he may tell US what to do.
Is. And 1t came to pass that, wher
Martin, the King. heard this, he lovet
Amos his servant, and said unto hin
write anto our father Andrew, ana tel
him to speak unto this people, that they
may cease their murmuringss.
IS. And when Amos had written untt
Andrew, and told him the words of Mar
tin the King, Andrew SIT down and wrot
unto the People saying =
II. Dye People what is this l hea
ofyou Why do you vex your Kinl
with complaints =? F e is a wise and pru
dent King and hath a care for your ne
cessites. Now see that we cease you
murmurings and complaints.
ls. And it came to pass that, whel
the people saw that old Andrew, who haC
ruled over them with rod of iron, wa
knowing of these affairs, and was privy
to them, they cried saying-Now W
know that this nation seeketh our narm
and let US go and seek oneto rule over u
with justice and mercy /; let us take on
who has been nurtured and raised, and
known among us-one who will feel fo
our necessities and provide for them.
10. And they did so
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23
VERMONT.

This noble little State voted on the
1st instant, and the result is glorious.
In the place Of the two locofoco Con-
gressmen, who voted for the Sub
Treasury Bill two wings have been
elected, so that the Congressional Dell
egation is all wing and the gain in the
popular vote is upwards of 1000 /!
the majority being over 10000.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23
THE DISCUSSION.

In our last we promised TO take some.
what an extended notice of the discussion
that took place in this city between the
Wings aud Vans, the 18th and 18th inst;
and altho' in consequence Of the crowded
state o; our columns from ether sources.
we have not room for the full particulars
of what was then and there said. Yet
sufficient will be given 70 do partial justice
to the subject at least. Then TO com.
mence with the beginning, it viii be re.
memberd how this Observation-Disclosures
about: il will be recollected, that although
an ostensible challenge was given by the
Wings to the Locofocos to meet them in
the debate of the 18th and 18th, they
were invited by the loco iocos 10 give this
challenge, in vague terms it is true-but
offering an opportunity which the wings
were determined not to let slip-accor.
dinghy written communications were re-
ciprocated on the subject, when it was
brought personally before the public; but
with what uncertainty, doubts and fears
on the part of the locos is apparent to all,
the least acquainted with the origin and
progress ofthe affair. But to cut long
story short, it was at length determined
by the locos. after having ascertained that
one Of their big guns" Col. Andrew
Hays, could be brought to bear ia The con-
test, 70 Sssst the wings at the appointed
time. Accordingly on the morning Of tie
1lIh, the Colonel made his appearance il
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23

CoTToN.-It is now ascertained
that the cotton crop in Alabama and
Mississippi will be cut very short by
the injury done it BY the worm; so
great is this in some districts that the
yield will be barely worth the trouble
of picking out. 1t has also suffered
much from the wet weather early in
the spring.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23
SAMUEL DAVIS.
JAS. P. DEMENT,.
SEVENTH VOLUME.

Wings and Fellow-Citizens, the
Argus this day enters on the seventh
year of its existence, it has always bat
tied for the rights of the people, and
we invoke your aid and support; Stand
by it as II has stood by you-think not
that which is given to the press thrown
away, for like bread cast upon the wa
ters, it shall be gathered after many
days. unnecessary to have sentinels
in time Of invasion to watch the enemy
and give the alarm? So also is it ne
cessary to have them posted on the
watch tower Of liberty which is sur
rounded by the Constitution, and,
whenever that sacred instrument is
trampled upon, which is the Egis OF
our civil rights, be the aggressor who
he may, then with the hoarse iron
lungs of the press sound tho alarm
throughout the whole land. There is
nothing so much dreaded by a tyrant
as the press, if in the hands Of the peo-
pie, for its thunders tell him of his
bloody deeds and grinding usurpation;
hence in many countries are its jaws
muzzled with restriction, or its tongue
only loosed to sound the fulsome
praise of an imperious and heartles:
Despot. May the God Of liberty aver
such calumnity in this country
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23
LOUISVILLE CONVENTION.

beio" VIII De Iound passing notlce Oh
the proceedings of that body, contained in
three letters received at this office from a
friend who was in auendance.-It. con-
tains the only report which we have had.
We shall look anxiously for the "MAcoN
Intelligencer," which our correspondent
states will probably contain full account
of every thing that occurred-amongs
others the Convention passed resolution
earnestly requesting the counties repre-
sen.ed, to send delegates 10 the Wing
State Convention to be held on the first
Monday in October. We sincerely hope
that II will not go UNDECIDED Wings a.
rouse to action! One more effort. and the
State is carried for Reform! Hold meet
ings, send Delegates to jackson by the
hundred; let not the Question be asked
who shall go, but who shall stay! Go, we
entreat you, one and all, and give a few
days TO the cause of your country! Do
not remain quietly at home whilst the
spoilers are plundering you of your liber-
ties.
LOUISVILLE, Mr.. Sept. Is, 1910.
DEAR Sir:
reached here this morning, and
found from five to six hundred Delegates
attendance. The following counties
were represented, to wit:
Noxubee, Kemper, Lauderdale, Nesho-
ba, Winston, Oktibbeha, Alfalfa, Choctaw,
and LownIes.
About 10 o'clock, A. M. the Delegates
marched in procession with martial music,
and flying banners TO the spot allotted for
their accommodation under the command
of Capt. P. B. Starke, who had been
unanimously chosen as Marshall of the
Day. The Convention was then organi-
zed by WILLIAM G. WRIGHT of Lowndes
having been called 10 the Chair, and DR..
JAMES B. McLelland Of Winston being
appointed Secretary.
Upon motion of Henry Gray Esq, a
COMMITTEES consisting of one member from
each Delegation was then appointed TO
select and report suitable officers for the
Convention. Whereupon The following
gentlemen were appointed, to wit:
Henry Gray, of Winston,
Adam Foster, /" Alfalfa,
/ JacOa K Brown, " Kemper,
Robert Bell of Oktibbeha,
Milton Reid, /" Choctaw,
Chas. w. Allen, Noxubee,
Mr.. Wood, "Lauderdale,
and E. l.. Acee $ Lowndes,
Who after short recess returned and
reported through their Chairman Henry
Gray Esq. the following as the result of
their deliberations, viz:
For President,
GEN. Pryor NJ. GRANr, ofLowndes.
For Vsice President,
Capt. Matthew jackson Of Kemper,
Col.sH. 9. Dade, ST. . Noxubee,
James elliot, of Neshoba,
Dr. VIM. g. Gillaspie, /" Oktibbeha
Col. John A. Newell, Choctaw.
Abraham Carr, Lauderdale,
John N. Thompson, of Alfalfa,
Robert G. Thornton, !" Winston.
YIN. G. Wright, Of Lowndes,
For Secretaries.
q. w. Foota, OF Noxubee,
David Montgomery Of Oktibbeha,
Columbus n Wiley, Lauderdale,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23
MAINE

This State voted on the 18th, and
although in all probability gone for the
Vans yet is certain that their majority
has been greatly diminished. This is
one Of the six States Van Buren, may
get in November.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23

surprisingly beautiful banner Of the Nox.
ubee Delegation, with its noltos and or.
naments, and the star Of New jersey. GOV.
cred with the badge Of mourning, but |
have not time. A full and graphic des-
cription Of all that occurred, / suppose
will be given in the Macon Intelligen
GER" as one of the talented editors ofthar
paper was one of the Secretaries Of tn,
Convention. You can copy ii, should n,
one furnish fuller description for you
paper. may write again.
4espectfuIly.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23
will write again this evening,
Yours respectfully,
LOUISVILLE, MISS. Friday night, !
September, Is, l840.

LOUISVILLE, MISS. Friday night, !
September, Is, l640.
DEAR Sir:
After the President had concluded
his remarks, and taken his seat, the pro.
ceedings were commenced by an appro-
pirate prayer, from Rev. Mr.. Martin of
this place. When he concluded, Capt.
P. B. Starke, took the sand, and opened
the discussion with most excellent and
appropriate speech of about two hours in
length. 1t was just such speech as it
should have been, setting forth, in eloquent
and forcible, but respectful terms. the
abuses and corruptions that have crept
into our Government, and contrasting in
a Just and suitable manner, the claims of
the two rival Indicates for the Presden-
cy. When he had finished his speech,
we adjourned for haitian hour, to partake
ofthe dinner so abundantly furnished for
our entertainment, by the good people of
Winston.
After dinner James T. Harrison Esqr.,
assembled the stand and spoke until a
suitable nour to adjourn, mainly upon
the corrupt and prohigate expenditures of
the General Government. He showed
himselfmaster ofhls subject, and through
out addIced his proof from the most au-
thentic sources, with the boldness of a
combatant conscious of both the Justice of
his cause, and his strength TO maintain it,
and with a candogr that must have con-
v;nced all that he would not triumph, but
with the weapons of truth. He proved
from the authority of the administration
itself, that they are no longer worthy IL
be trusted with our government. Hi:
speech throughout, was characterized by
a clearness, strength, and eloquence
highly satisfactory 10 his friends, and i
ought to nave convinced any candid OPP
ponent.
When he conluded, the Convention ad
iourned to meet at the Academy at 3 o
clock, P. NJ. | have just now returned
from that place, where we were delighted
and entertained with speeches from Mr
Foster of Alfalfa, and Mr.. Moore of KEN
per. both giving abundant evidence of tn,
talent and promise of the speakers We
meet again tomorrow morning at o
clock, will write tomorrow night.
Respectfully,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23

which report was received and concurred
in by the Convention. A committee Of
three, consisting Of Messrs. Gray, Brown,
and Wood was then upon motion appon-
ted by the Chair, to wait upon the Presi-
den. elect. and conduct him to the chair,
which was accordingly done.
Whereupon, Gen. Grant arose, and in
speech Of great force, beauty, and elo-
quence enchanted the attention ofthe con-
vention for about 80 minutes, upon the
agitating subjects of the day, surprising
the most sanguine exp ectations of his
friends, and giving additional promise Of
future usefulness in the cause of Reform
upon a larger theatre to which his talents
and growing popularity win soon elevate
him.
Twill write again this evening,
Yours respectfully,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23

Read the speeches of General Harri
son and Mr.. Profit in this number, and
then circulate the paper among your Dem
ocratic friends.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23

Wings of Lowndes Wings of Missis.
sippi !! are you up and a doing as the
great cause demands1 Let not con.
science upbraid you!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23

Mr.. Van Buren, is only certain of
four States, and may. by possibility get
six, and they the smallest in the Union.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23
HespecttuIIy.

Fellow Wings, recollect that ii is less
than fifty days to the election--be diligsnt,
be aciive-listen yourselves, sleep not,
tarry not.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23

WE are authorised to announce JAS.
NJ. Downs as a candidate for State
Treasurer, TO I'll the vacancy occasioned
by The death of Mr.. Williams.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23

The Locofocos no longer claim n.
York, Mr.. Van Buren's native State.
What a commentary!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23

MAMoTH CONVENTION at Dayton
Ohio.-A Convention was recently
held at Dayton, Ohio, at which were
SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND
PEOPLE! Tell Chapman to CROW
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23

. We this day lay before our readers the
speech Of General Harrison at Fort
Groenviile, Ohio-and let none neglect to
read lit. Our paper also contains the
speech Of the Hon. Mr.. Profit, delivered
In the House of Represent atives during
the last Congress, on the general Appro-
priation Bill, in which is a powerful expose
of the corruption of Mr.. Van Buren's Adj
miuistration. Both speeches are short
they should be extensively circulated.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23

G3 The communication relative TO
political meeting held at Houston, has
been received, and will appear in our
next.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-05-26
Correspondenes IF the ". Y. Express.
Washington, May Is.

The decision of the Baltimore Convention
has had a marvellous effect upon the feelings
OF the Vice President, his friends, and some
Ot his opponents. Johnson, with good
cause, regards himself as a wronped man.
With many who prefer him to any OF the other
candidat - named, he sees no reason for re
nominating Mr. Van Buren, without renomn a.
ting him also. This lukewarmness has mani
tested itself openly, and many ofthe most ac
tive partlsans Of the Administration have en-
deavored 10 conciiiate the ice President.
The President, his worst enemy, has endeay-
ored 10 follow the advice Of Hamlet 10 his
mother, assume virtue though he has il not,
Others IN the senate wear a lair exterior, and
some OF tile Delegates TO the resent Van Blu
rem Convention, have waited upon the Colo
me-, rendering their SYMPATHY and expressing
their confidence and respect. Col. johnson,
good easy soul az he Is, is not aware of all the
auihces OF the political huckstcrs about him
The scales, however, are falling from his eyes,
and ere long he will see his friends without
the aid Of his telescope
/ The Vice President, am told. will leave
the city next week, or Immediately after for
''Grcat Crossings Kentucky" His private
dwelling, which has given house room 10 many
kindred spirits during the session, is broken
up and the occupants have received marching
orders. The establishment will be broken
I up during the week. Colonel Johnson will
take lodgings al Browns and leave this abode
OF trials, temptations, disappointment and false
friends for better Never had public man
more reason 10 exclaim,--"Save me from my
I Trends" for never had a man more wolves in
Sleeps clothing round about hin. From the
President TO Thomas II. Benton, and from
felx Grundy 10 Clay. Of Alabama, he has
formed a smiling face, but treacherous heart
No wonder that there is trouble.
Washington, May 1.-THE Loco Focos in
the city are besiiTing themselves with all con-
eeiyabie zeal ior'Aa.os Kendall and the extra
Globe The clerks in the Post Office depart
meat have been called upon to subscribe each
hse collars ior SIX copies. So much for the
mendicani, who having had salary Of ak thou
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-05-26

sand dollars year, now appeals to his party
for bread. The Treasury pap being insuffic-
en-, for the cormorani, he is nominallyio live
upon Blair and Rivcs, and subscriptions raj
sed upon his account for the Extra Globe.
There NAV be policy in allihis. and there GER
iainy is great novelty in the change OF pla-
ccs between the head of the Post office Depart
ment and the haberdssher Of the Globe. Blair
and Kendall, par mobile Jratrm, may work
miracles perhaps. am they can tell
miraculous s,ories,-ou, they can hardly con-
tinue to make the Globe more reckless, more
desperate, or more dishonest than II is. II
was a good plan to procure the services OF
Kendall, because his name and his begging,
have added or will add much TO the general
circulation. Dut the Globe is the Globe, and
the only distinguishing trait OF the extra Globe
has been the extra and extraordinary number
of falsehoods it has pu, in circulation.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-05-26
OVERFLOW OF THE MISSISSIPPI

gentleman who left New Orleans Mayls
and arrived AT Cincinnati on the I'M, N II
steamboat Gen. Brown, states that 1carlyhI
whoie Gat country, from HE mouth ofhe 0Ai
10 New orleans, IS under icaier. Our ad,isI
from New Orleans TO May 9th, rspresen, N
humiliation IN that vicinity 10 be already excl
slve, and the river still rising. The Picayas|
oi that date contains the following.
by verbal accounts received YESTERDAY, Il
learn that the Ohio. Upper Mississippi, vi
sour IN fact all the tributaries of the Mss,
siPp', are rapidly on the rise, and experieacsi
men say that general overflow Is sBsf
inevitable. At Lake Providence m,o,n<aAe I
plantations are now overlooked, and he rSu
Is breaking through at other places S'nah
Our city overflow, and from the diflereul s5'''
mepis and opinions Of those ACQUAINTED, ~
ihink there certainly is great danger i vi
TIC oil lncaleulable injury On falling, pl,a's
athick sediment, which, independent, Of lie .
jury merchandise would sustain, would be y
moved with difficulty and at an enormous 4
pense. Let US hope that the liver mar ~
where il is. Much as We hate low waie, I"
prefer II 10 an overflow,
Another New Orleans paper saws,
Inc authorities of the first municipality nH
AT iengih awakened 10 sense Of the dahs'
10 De apprehended from the encIOachmenn'
,he nveI on the Lovee, and have had an ~
oankmen' constructed on thai part Of the "
ee nearly opposite the Nortl, American Hsf
u IS however, but a feeble and inefficient ~
iler' and does not possess frmness and ~
NY enough resist much further ele''''
OF the Mississippi
., The Naichcz Free Trader Of the i,h az
ne river, as viewed from the Buffalo
me noelc steamers plying in either diifclD-
uic numbcriess boats freighied with ne
ducilons OF the West, destined 20 the 'I'.
cent City, and tho numerous planisi ons ~ |
site, threatened with inundatsoD, presses >
Imposing spectacle
The Cincinnati Gazette OF the I'm
says.-"lhe lowD-fIat Of Cairo is eonp''t
submerged, and great fears are snierai"'
the destruction Of Nov Orleans