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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

great proportion Of the notes Of other
States but we arc far from yielding our
assent to this proposition without more
full understanding Of the reasons upon
which il is based than we have at present.
In the first place, altho' the Louisiana
banks have been sustained, thus far, by the !
confidence Of the merchants and planters
of that State, (the former sustaining them |
through interest, and the latter on the faith
Of the formerly yet we arc by no means
satisfied that they are one whit soander or
safer than those of Mississippi. We only
know that they have pursued pretty much
the same course of all other southern
banks in expanding their issues to an un.
warrantabe extent, and that they must
rely upon collections from debtors, many
of whom arc insolvent, and all of whom
are embarrassed; and Judging from this
fact, we should not be disposed 10 place
great confidence in their ultimate solven.
cy. AS to the details OF their condition
neither we, nor the community in which
we live, know any thing. There is a
general ignorance prevailing as to the
amount of their respective liabilities and
llC dSSttS WIFI WHICH ttfC CApCCC " hiSCt
them, as to the relative value Of the notes
of the various banks, ard the chance
which each has for ultimately redeeming
its issues in specie, and in short, as to all
-. those things by which the receiver OIL
>, money is enabled to Judge of the value Of
OF that for which he is giving away his pro
is perty or releasing the obligation of hi;
ne debtor. Yet so strong is the cry for Lou
% isiana or cup country" money, (meanne
- the notes of banks in kentucky, Ohio, In
III diana, Illinois, &C. that II is sufficient to
ks a note TO have the name of one Of thosc
eft States upon it to make it pass at par, ever
II. though the payce might be ignorant of thu
names of the officers or Of the bank it
SELF
Oh The consequence ofthis state of affair
dy is natural and inevitable. This deman
cd for the money of other States will Great
to an influx of it into our own; butt CiH b
re The acorsL money of those States which Wi
:. come to us, while that which is most wort
" preserving will stay at home: counterfeit
.ot will be circulated by thousands amongs
he us, and when the tide which is now at tn
cv flood shall ebb, and carry back with il th
20 trash which it has thrown out, our citizen
may consider themselves fortunate if the
u do not find that one half Of that whic
10 they thought money, is counterfeit, an
is, the remainder on par with ''good oil
C, Brandon" or Union.
=, We should rejoice much if the even
should prove that we have been mistake
ee in these conclusions, but with the informa
&C. ton which we now possess, VIC have bee
n. unable to arrive at any other, and W
shall be much surprised if Mississippi doe
not find in the end that she has gotten ri
q ofher own banks, which she could contro
ut only to fall into the hands Of others owe
he which she has no control.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

The loco focos, like quack DOCTORS
are always inventing falsehoods with
which to deceive the people. Fortu-
nately however, for the American peo-
pie, although they sometimes do swal-
low patent medicines, patent lie, IS
rather too much for their gullibility, and
the consequence is, the fathers ofthese
faIsehoods, 90 all about the streets like
filthy old bag, calling at the top Of
their lungs the quality of their merch-
andise-which however is sufficiently
indicated by the appearance Of the ven
ders, and hence no purchaser can be
found,-not even to take It with pay
besides.
More frequently, however, the more
I genteel mode in their estimation, but
equally disgusting to the sight and re-
voting to the good sense, of those whom
they would deceive, is the practice, o
placing it all very conspicuously, undel
! the editorial head, of some equally de
serving Journal, with suitable devices
all to correspond.
An instance Of this kind may no
have escaped the readers of the Column
; bus Democrat on Saturday last. Shout
) it however, we re commend all to tha
: print to see what they can see.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

for the coming Presidential Election.
and would suggest the first Wednes-
day in August next, and the town of
Columbus, as being proper time and
place for the holding Of the same.
On motion, the proceedings of this
meeting were ordered to be signed by
the Chairman and Secretary, and pub
Iished in the Southern Argus.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
to meet the Tippecanoe Club of Co
lumbus, on Saturday next, at the cour
house, at / o'clock.
JAS. II, SMITH, Chm
J. J. GOODWIN, SEC.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09
PUBLIC MEETING.

In pursuance ofpublic notice, alarge
number of the citizens of this County
convened at theCourtHouse at So clock
2. M. on Saturday 9th June, 1910.
The meeting was organized by call
ing Col. James III. Smith to the Chair
and appointing J. j. Goodwin Sec
Ietary.
The Chairman explained the object
ofthe meeting-and on motion appoin-
ted James T. Harrison, Ralph Graves,
E. B. Drake, r. T. Brownrigg, and
A. S. HUMPHREYS Esqrs. a committee.
to draft and present matter for the consiC
Grafton of the meeting.-On retiring fol
a short time, they returned and presen-
ted the following preamble and resolu
tons:
Whereas, this meeting are informed
that convention to be called the Soutl
Western Convention is to be held a
the city of Nashville, Tennessee, oil
the Sd Monday in August next, TO b.
composed of Delegates from the State
of Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana
Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia, 70
the purpose of bringing about a NOR
thorough organization of the opponent
of the present administration, previou
to the ensuing Presidential Election
Therefore,
ResoIUed, That, we portion of tn
citizens of Mississippi, state propose
to be represented in said Convention
do hereby approve the holding
the same.
Resolred, That we will appoint on
hundred delegates from Lowndes cou
ty to attend said Convention, and d
recommend the following gentleme
as fit and suitable persons to represel
the friends OF Harrison and Reform
this County, In said Convention:
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

The Patrons Of the ARGUS are informed
that after this week, it will only be pub
lished on half sheet-until we are ena-
bled, by collections, to encounter the OK
pense hitherto incurred for its publication
Necessity, which knows no law compels
us to this; a course we should have adop-
ted long since had it not been for desire
mol TO flag even under adverse circum-
stances at a crisis like the present. But,
Notwithstanding all our patriotism, and all
our pride, we find it impossible longer &c
stand out opposing states stern decree
as it were, although to yield, in small
degree, is painful in the extreme. More
in our next.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

Jas. H. Smith, Henry Dickinson,
Chas. Walsh, Greene Hill,
James Hayden, B. S. Long,
G. A. Chandler, E. L. Acee,
A. l.. Campbell, W.. D. Amis,
p. B. Starke, T. G. Blewitt, jr.
E. T. Watkins, w. L. Harris,
VIM. M. Cozart, VIM. Huddleston,
A. T. Smith, R.K. Chamberlayne,
p. M. Grant, Sam'l. 6. Wells,
Leander CASTOR, VIM. G. Oden,
Thos. Stone. John S. Fur,
r. A. Smith, John L. Allen,
r. King, o. Garfield,
E. p. Odeneal, J. l. Moore, sen.
Richd. Evans, Tho's. G. Billups,
G. S. Akin, Robt. Blakely,
John Nash, N. Bartee,
p. B. Wade, J. p. Waddell,
A. II. Jordan, A. Boykin,
John HI. Riley, j. J. Goodwin,
Jos. F. Gay, George Vaughan,
Sam'l. Davis, Harrison Johnston,
Henry Gray, VIM. S. Boiling,
E. Dowsing, ir. A. S. Pfister,
Jos. w. Field, r. I'll. Browne,
Tho's. Amis, VIM. B. Lightfoot,
Tto's. Gholson, Dan. Williams,
James Corpeu, S. E. Nash,
A. V. Winter, Lewis Gilmer,
Daniel Harvey, Allen Motley,
G. w. Duncan, Reuben Hodges,
Edwin I. Moore, VIM. G. Wright,
James Gordon, Abner Beene,
E. B. Hoskins, Tho. J. Brownrigg,
John G. Ramsey, Thos. Townsend,
James Coke, A. Murdoch,
Rufus Coleman, N. j. Moore,
Jas. Wallace, A. J. Calhoun,
H. A. Foxe, B. w. Ewing,
Hiram Caldwell, H. G. Humphries,
VIM. Sparkman, Sam'l. F. Webster
George Goode, Vim. G. Wells,
John K. Obey, Jos. Stallings,
J. H. Southall, II. B. Goodrich,
VIM. Dumas, VIM. H. Southall,
E. ?. Apperson, Mex. Holderness,
!. NJ, Knapp,
| On Motion, the committee were ad
ded.
James I. Harrison was then loudl
called onto address the meeting, whici
call he responded to in a speech oftw
hours length, characterised with niue
ability and enthusiasm-Capt. P. B
starke, was then loudly called-he ais
came forward and responded in hi
usual Jealous and forcible manner.
The preamble and resolutions wer
then read, and unanimously adopted
The following Resolution was q
fered by Mr.. Geo. Stillman, and adop
ted,
Res0lred, That any 5 of the Del. iron
Lowndes County, to the Southwestern
Convention be authorised to fill an
vacancies that may occur in their dele
CATION.
The following was offered by Capt. T
b. Starke, and adopted:
Rcsol0ed, That this meeting APPROX
the holding of State Convention fo
the purpose of organizing more fully
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09
AN EXAMINATION

of the claims of Mr.. Van Buren, and General
Harrison to the support of the South, III an
Address of the Hon. WADDY THOMPSON TO
his constituents.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

RURAL REPOSITORY. This gem of polite
literature is unusually interesting of late, and
the discriminating publisher William B. Stod-
dard, Esq, whose fluent pen and chaste selec-
tons improve with each succeeding year, is
about entering upon the seventeenth volume
with the determination to cater with still great
err zeal for the public taste: published every
other Saturday, at the low price of $I,00 in
advance,) at Hudson, N. Y,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

One ofthe editors has been absent marry,
;ng and has ,s not returned, and the other famed
himself So badly in assisting to unload the Logs 3Is
for our cabin from keeboat as noI y G e ayio
to situp. This must be our excuse ior tne
nor nor. i'''''s Vicksbng Wing.
The causes are good!-the excuses are re
goodl--and may good luck attend you IN a.
things rood friends!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

Our river is now too low for steamboats, to
reach this place therefore the navigation may
be considered closed for the season.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

Jesse Beene, a locofoco living near Cahaw-
ba, Alabama, has comeout through the COL
umns ola tory paper in long article stating
that he cannot support Genl. Harrison.
Never mind-the Tippecanoe frosts of No
vember, will give Jesse to his beene!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

Have the IocofocOs no NOE f'' !.
the old ace and declining he'i1 .. +.
Jackson, than to wish to 'ar :. 7. -
The country to sabserre, BY b, ~. ~,
popularity, the fallen i''''. =, vel
rem. Verify We believe ~ =. !. 20.
the grave, they void eA a.,a.sr b
for that purpose! fOr'', y. - q
.ol5 Hero" however, be b'' !. -
oood sense, while living, uh'la. -
fioD thew may make Of bis f - !.
the spirit takes its fight to oi5' Is
- ~ safFsr himself to be imposed e.
DEGRADED in this mannsr-H'
declines all such Invitations
Our thanks are due HOn' - d
of this State, for a Panlpll. ,.., b
Speech in the House Of R'PI psI j. 4
the General Appropriate - bsrc'
among many others We ~ ifui D
sion 10 notice hereafter Fin
loving remarkable passaS' aocoi99
that banner to the bree7s 9..,.,sl d
scribe upon it the deep us tbocs,a'
and my life upon the lSsu' !. n. a''
on rens of thousands, na'' .I;.,s. d
~ =, millions, from every 'I, Iln.us.
o % 'l'' and COLOR in tbe l''." h
hurry !, e It's i. ,t. nd what sa'
by .,epcry co1or'
Tsiepss.-we have hs s,nlit : ot !.
l.tely T' and attempts to e co 20 On
citizens would do wen u
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

WHAT WILL SATISFY THEM AT the
South, the locofocos oppose Gent. Har.
rison on the ground that he is IN favor las
they say of the abolition Of slavery, and
at the NORTH AND NORTH WEST they op.
pose him because he is in faUor of slavery.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

c. c. Cambreling of N. York, has
received the appointment of Minister TO
Russia, witn an outfit Of SO, 900.
On this subject the Richmond Whig
says; "The mission to Russia has cost
the government within the last three
years about 81 ,O0Ol
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

If there is anything that exceeds in
audacity, the card of Amos published
in the Globe, it is this article addressed
as it is to the public generally, and to
the Democracy of the country particu-
larly.
Now what loss has the public sus-
tanned by the resignation Of Amos KEN
DALI, of post, the duties of which,
owing to incapacity, or rascality, he
never discharged to the satisfaction oil
the public. But this GREAT loss is to be
partially repaired by his becoming edi-
tor to the Extra Globe, Wonderful re-
muneration-for Amos!-Prorided, il
get sufficient number of subscribers
to warrant the expense of HIS services
Now the public, and very probably the
Democracy would like to know how
much Amos estimates "his services
at, twenty thousand-ffy thousand;
hundred thousand, or a million-hou
much? But no matter. "Every De.
mocrat in the country should FORWARD
his name and has money!" All! "his mo
ney," that's hat, is it. We thought so
Then Democrats be sure you senc
your money-or you'd as we'll keel
your name at home, if you are so for
tunate as to have one, for even the he
Of Amos are not be had "withou
money, and without price," Send hin
your money.Yes, send him your mo
ney,-for Amos. like all other Loco
foco Humbuggers goes for your money
) and then goa may go to the ID.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

fr5-The last Democrat has mounted on a
block in one offs columns the representa-
lion Sc a man offered for sale, as an lndl-
cation we suppose that the editor can =, Oe
bought. He may keep himself out OF the
market. for no one will be foud fool enough
TO Give even a dead skunk for him. Who
does he suppose would purchase carcast
| so loathesome?
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

If anything can satisfy the public for
the loss ofthe services of the Hon. A
mos Kendall, it is that he is to edit the
extra Globe, provided, it get suffi-
cient number of subscribers to warrant
the expense of his employment. To
insure this, every Democrat, in the
country should forward his name and
his money.-Mobile Register.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

We give this week the conclusion Of
Waddy Tbomsoa's letter to his constltu-
ents. Read it attentvely IN connection
with the first part published last week.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

We understand certain locofoco in this
place is engaged in hawking about the streets
pamphlet, called the "a advance Guard of De
mocracy," which contains sundry calumnies a.
gainst Genl. Harrison, which he anon reads
to whoever will listen. Does he not know
that he had as well hack carrion for the pur-
pose of giving the community relish for sa-
voury meats.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

Ifthe wings should ride into power by
means of such low device, [log-cabin d
hard cider the A merican people will have
become proper subjects for the yoke of a
master and unfit to live under free gov.
eminent. Democrdt-
Then you, will only be where, you have
long been,-but pray in what respecr
would it differ from that state which
would exist should the locofocos maintain
power by lying, perjury, and corruption!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

If the locofacos could coin gold and
silver as rapidly as they can coin lies, in
the mint of falsehood! we should soon
have a specie currency. Do they inten d
the abundance ofthe one, shall supply the
scarcity ofthe other1
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-06-09

Tsieyss-we have h sa.11it = oib
citizens would do wen u
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-05
From the Nep York Courier and Enquirer.

From the Nep York Courier and Enquirer.
TT iere two Loco loco papers in New York, VIE:
the New Era and Truth Teller conducted wholly or ii
par: by British Tories, that is, drawing salaries
no the British Government. These papers call the
W higs< American people) "Bntish Wings" and til,
Articles copied by such American Tory papers as Il e
Albany Argus and Its satellites. Such Is the alliance ant
such the affinity of Van Burensm and British Toyism.
American frecman, how do you like it?-Enirn Rep.
1t is surely sufficiently anu ing that the Tories, who
engaged in fasiyng the history of the late
with the view o transferring all its aurels from tn,
hrows of gallant American Captains to those o
Britt IN Generals, should undertake TO III ,mase the pat
rotic party-the party vino 30 for their country and it
defenders-as "British Whgs.o This humbu. will not
take. The Tory papers are now engaged in Olsen
tombing the ISLANDERS of such Prentiss Wander
poel, Buchanan, fancy, Henry Hubbard, Ruel Williams,
Carrot D. Wall, and john Hunter, which Were circulat
ed against General Harrison during the last war, witt
the view of bringing the democratic admins taiion into
contempt. We have doubt that the Evening POST by
turning TO its old files, viii find abundance OF precise
and those of the Washington Globe, denouncing the
who at that time, he is now, the favorte Of
Democracy and the pride af the Nation.
When the administration becomes the cslumniaor o..
its people; when it undertakes to depnciate their
achievements mrepresent and cacature their history
people have always delighted TO honor il viii never an
swer for them to charge patriotic opposition with act
ing under foreign tendencies or influence. II will not
answer for men who are engaged In over-es tmatng
British exploits during the late war, that they may thu
tarnsh the fame of General Harrison 10 pretend 10 stig
matise their adversaries with the epithet of "Bnush
Whig' They who ministenng TO British pride, who
and conduct the who are leading all the official
weight of ali the departments Of the American Govern
ment 10 the circulation of the bases ISLANDERS against
General Harrison and the American people.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-05
TO THE ORIGINAL JACKSON AND

TO THE ORIGINAL JACKSON AND
STATE RIGHTS MEN, would say to you
few more words on Banks and Banking. We
have said that the Specie Circular was issued
for the purpose of protecting those who had sPe-
4 Gu ated in tn, public lands, that the treaties
male with the Indians were so frasled to invite
i, no speculations and that companies, Of
WI M. Forsyth, the Secretary Of State, Mr..
ker al, the Post master General, and Mr.. But
Ter, late Attor ey &c 'eral, were members, were
formed, and large sums raised through the Banks
and from wealthy individuals, for the purpose of
speculation. 1t will be remembered that these
treaties contained provisions that the Indians
might sell their reservations, ,cith the consent Of
the President If we bear in mind that these
treaties show upon their face deliberate pur-
pose of fraud, and that power was reserved to
the President to ratify or to annul the purchases
made under them, we will see how great was the
Involvement to spectators to have some one near
the President, who would at all times have his
ear, and who uld use a personal and political
infue &c to cover these frauds. Hence, Mr.
Forsyth, the Sec etary Of State, MIR. Kendall,
the favorite parasite, and MIR. Butler, the proto-
<gee, were not only admitted to be partners in
these speculations, but MIR. Forsyths son-in-law
placed at the head of one company, Mr.. Buffers
brother at the head of another and the celebrated
IT. P. Moore, Mr.. Kendalps protogee, at the head
of another.
The private and associated credit of these par
ties, was not enough to cover their demands for
money A control over the Banks became an i'm
portal 1t part of their scheme. The Bank OF the
United States had refused to open its wants to
them, and they resolved to seize upon the public
treasure. Gen. Jackson was induced to believe
that Mr.. Biddle held ripal power,-that he, at
the head Of the republic, was but secondary sa-
telite, so long as Mr.. Biddle was at the head Of
the Bank; and as means of breathing down the
bank, he communicated to Congress that the pub
lie money was no longer safe in that bank. A
committee of the House, consisting chiefly of his
own friends, reported that they were safe. The
scheme OF the spectators was for time suspen-
pended; but for season only.-Mr. Kendall
came to this city, and here was concocted the
plan Of the removal of the deposites. From
hence he proceeded to Philadelphia, New York,
and Boston, and the plan. was matured, and the
removal resolved upon. But the spectators
were not yet prepared 1t was necessary to
strengthen the arm that was to strike the blow.
Gen. jackson was invited to Boston. Arrang-
ment. were made to give him triumphant pro-
cession. The spectators in land, the specula-
tors in politics, and the Spectators in bank
l. =. Il.
AID confirm his power. Men, women and child
rem, united in swelling his pageant. jackson
nsn. asns~Ns. isdsrsliss, al. al, ssseps nss
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-05
PUESLAC SALES.


III ..AAvA1A., C-A4S4sO4S 80.
HNXIisNsIV SALE UF VALUABLE
II VACANT Property in he western Psrtof The
-lL,, and IN the immediate vicinity OF the west
,rn depot of the Baltimore and OHIO Railroad.
Ga THURSDAY, the 7th day OF May next, al
0Ie o'clock, p. IN. at the Exchai e., we viii sen
L large anu a.V4ntageously located proper y;
comprising body of about 300,0UU square feet,
and divideu into 173 lots, fol ows, VIZ:
9 Lots on the south side of Pratt street, be-
tWeeR Cove and Scott sire - street Payed.)
9 Lots on the east SIDE of Scott street, be-
tWeen Pratt and McHenfy SITS
"a Lots on McHenry street, bltween Cove
and Scott SITS. This street is the next street sout
Of Pratt street; is parallel to it, and runs up t.
the railroad depot. There are many improve
ments already erected on the western extremity
Of this street.
Lots on the west side of Cove street, be-
tween Pratt and McHenry streets.
Lots on the west side of Cove street, be-
.ween McHcnry and Ramsay SITS. This part OF
Cove street is now being paved which will make
1t the great thoroughfaIe between the south ano
he northwest parts of the city, and commune
ating with the waters Of the Spring Gardens.
"A Lots on Sterrett street, between McHenry
md Ramsay sts.; (strcet 66 feet wide)
% Lots on -- street, between Cove stree
tnd Dawson alley.
43 Lots OIL Dawson and Young alleys.
Inc above lots are OF various sizes. HonE
tnd depths, as may be seen BY reference TO the
plat in our possession.
EApcEIence has already shown the advantage
lndiv iduais have derived from having property
coated Oh cross streets, entirely under their owl
control, through which they have introduced raj
racks, so as to bring the cars up to the doors o
| their warehouses to load and unload at thei
eisure We therefore would call the attention
# the public to the above advertised ProPert
IS being admirably suited to this railroad sys
sem, being vacant, level, and all the streets IL
ersectiI E it Of beautiful regular grade.
Title Indsputable, and will be made clear c
Ill membranes.
Further particulars can be obtained on apPl
alton to Stephen J. Thompson or Charles /
| 5arney.
Terms Of sale, one-fourth cash, the balance
j, IL aud IL months, with interest.
VIEWER, CANNON Y CO., Aucts.
IN 2s-entls Mats