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the national bank They Witnessed the health
full operations Of its sound currency, and desi'
red no change. But General Jackson would
be reputed wiser than his predecessors. lie
would do something to oxalt his name above
theirs. lie would bring about new financeer'
ing era. lie would establish an epoch, show,
ing the time when a great change was effected
when ANDREW JACKSON. skilled alike
in political economy and the mNtary art, put
down the modern paper system, and restored
the golden age.
The General commenced his presidential ca
reer under suspicious circumstances. 1t is
true he had opposition in his election, as had
all his predecessors, except General Washing
ton: but it was an opposition Of opinion rather
than Of feeling. Even his opponents felt crate
full for his military services, and honored his
military character. He had already their res
pect, and he might have secured tlAir attach
ment by prudent measures and conclatory
conduct. lie occupied the most favorable po-
stion for genuine renown, Of any man then IL
wing. lie might, at tho close n his admins
tration, have left the country even more pros
porous than he found it,
But the rekessncss of his nature soon showed
itself in the rashness OF his measures. These
were condemned, oil course, by those who were
not blind to his faults. Still there was hest
tation in ascribing unworthy motives to wrong
actions. Never in free country was public
sentiment so forbearing to any man, and never
any man so regardless of such forbearance.--
But it was forced at length to yield to continued
acts of arbitrary power, and oppressive effect;
which warrant the conclusion, that there is
something essentially wrong in his disposition
Why should he, who was never given to stu.
dy, and of course not versed in the science Of
government, undertake, of his own accord,
without solicitation, and against remonstronce
TO subvert vital institution, successfully APP
proved by three Of his predecessors, all men OF
distinguished ability and great experiences
and then follow up this measure by other haz
ardous experiments on so delicate concern as
the currency Of the country, on the stability OF
which depend all the various interests of the
social state? The true solution of the ques
ton is to be found only in consummate pre-
sumption and insutferable temerIty; and the
proper character Of the conduct, is wanton
innovation of reckless spirit, and imperious
will. VERUS.
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or not:
ANTE COUNTY. Aug. 81. 1870.

Dear Sr:-The report which you say ha.
reached Woodyille, that intended to resign
the nomination Of Wing Elector, is entirely un
founded, and equally SO do consider the one
alluded to IN your note against Gen. Harrison
believing the report false, it has not had the
slightest effect in disparaging his character ir
my estimation, although look on it as the
most infamous libel that has yet been crcula
ted. Such, however, is the nlatuation Of some
men, IN their devotion and blinded zeal to the
ruling dynasty, that they scruple not to stooE
10 lnlamy in their endeayors to arrest the tide
OF public sentiment and popular feeling thai
sci so strongly in favor of Harrison.
The great spout Of tho Kitchen" has beer
turned, and the little spouts must also disgorge
themselves of their filth, 10 vllify, defame, and
blacken the character Of Gen. Harrison: bui
So lar, their efforts have proved abortive.-
Ihere is nothing so detestable in the ewes OF
good and honorable men as defamatory re.
ports founded on falsehood, and circulated to
lnJure private or public character. Such dis
honorable and mean practices tend to the entire
subyerslon OF truth, and all generous and man.
~ feelings among US, and will be frowned
down with indignant contempt by every one,
who has honor, patriotism, or low of country
at heart.
Is there man Of character and standing in
society that does not put as high an estimate
upon his good name as he does upon his life {?
1t is just inference, then, that he who
would lalslfy and privately assault the one,
would destroy the other, if he could do it with
he same security and impunity. never could
imagine that the promugator of SANDER and
alsehood was less DESTROYS to iniure private or
public character than the originator of it, and
n graduating the degree of iniamy to be al
Gifted to each, should be puzzled to make the
distinction, as to which was entitled TO the
greatest share. If Gen. Harrison's character
AN be assailed with truth, it is a legitimate
'oect OF attack, and should not be Shielded
rom exposure; but what is the just man to
hinK when lies are propagated against Harri.
on, directly in the face Of the history of the
ountry, the pages Of which are frightened by
lis achievements over her enemies 1t may DO \
modern ocoloco system OF 'democracy' t0f
le HARRISON out OF notice, in order to lie Van
'uren in. Unfortunately for them, this is the
MY way in which he can be sustained. His
'arll2ans are the more excusable, as laIsehood
md calumny are The only weapons left for his
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CENTRAL WING CONVENTION.

The 5th day of October the anniversary of the bat
70 Of the Thames, is fixed upon as the day for the
invention fthe Wings of Mississippi. Already have
aany counties moved in the matter with spirit wor.
Hiy of the crisis. Warren. Madison and Kinds, have
reh appointed 500 delegates Other counties have
aso appointed large delegations. We have assurances
aat it will be the largest convention ever assembled
= Missssipp and take this occasion to urge it up.
N the Wings Of this section, to turn out 1t will be
ut one month before the election and large attend.
nee will not only be important in its effects upon the
snergy and enthusiasm of the Wings but will materi.
lily assist the cause of Reform, by means of better or
.anization and united action Mr.. Prentss will Ger.
.inly be there and the convention will be addressed
y the ablest men of the State. We therefore urge
ipon the Wings, that every one, who possibly cam
will attend the convention in Jackson on the 9TH of
October Do not wait to be appointed delegate =
Every Wing who can go, is delegate The friends
of Reform in other States have set US an example wor
Thy of imitation They turn out by tens of thous
nds,an shall We be 10th to do our duty in so good
cause
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Railroad Office
CO M M UNIC TIONS
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

According to previous notice the Democrats
Of Amite County held meeting in the town
Liberty, on the 21st inst; DAVID LEA, ESQ
was called TO the chair, and Capt JOHN r
CAULFEILD was chosen Secretary.
On motion, il was agreed that the chair ap
point a Committee Of five TO draft resolutions
expressive ofthe sence of the meeting The
following gentlemen were therefore appointed,
viz: 2. S. Cairy, Col. f. C. Talbert, John
Tothi!l, T. J. Spurock and 0. j. DonnclIa.
The following preamble and resolutions
were therefore presented and unanimously a,
dopted.
PREAMBLE.
We, the friends Of the present administra-
tion, of the County of Amte, believing that on
the result Of the coming Presidential election
IN Nov. next, depends the perpetuity of our
Institutions and the happiness and prosperity
Of the people ofthe Union; believing that the
crisis has arrived when it becomes the duty of
every American citizen TO De up and ADDING
TO be active and vigilent--to use all honorable
means 20 promote the cause of DEMOCRAT.
&c CELEBRITY, and TO oppose all FEDARAL
PLANS and HUMBUGS:-beievng no expe-
diency so imperative as that of maintaining
the CONSTITUTION inviolate, in spirit and lei
tor; Therefore
RESOLVED, That on Friday, the 10th day oil
October next, we will furnish public dinner,
at the town OF Liberty, t6the Hons. R. ]. Wall
ker, A. g. Brown and Jacob Thompson, in con.
sideraion Of their services in Congress.
Resolved, That a Committee Of ten be an.
pointed for the purpose Of receiving contribu.
tions to defray the expenses of said dnner.--
The chair named the following gentlemen, viz:
Col. VIM Jones, Thomas Talbert, Thomas r.
Cheatham, John Reeves, Zachariah Lea, 7. ]. |
Spurlock, John Gill, o. J. Donnella, P. S. CAT.
fry and John r. Caulfed.
Resolved, That Committee of eight be ap-
pointed 10 arrange, supcrintend and direct the
affairs of said dinner--the following named
persons were appointed, viz: p s. CaGry, o. j
Donnella, Aaron Van Norman, John Tothill.
VIM. Jones, VIM. r. Carter, VIM. II Spillman
md VIM. c. HarreII.
Resolved, That Committee Of five be ap L
ointed to give invitations 1.-The following gen.
lernen compose said committee, viz: Col +.
!. Talber, John Tothill, T. J. Spurlock, O. J.
)onnolla and Morgan Davis. On motion, the
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lied in so peculiar manner, his twill e.;
GUS predecessors; an attitude which naf1r,,
suggests how the two great parties which now
divide the country, have changed from tbe;r
original position, and in that change Of posit;on
Exchanged principles! As far as Henry ca.
is an exponent Of wing or democratic primo;
Piles, that party now stand forth for the doa
trines OF Patrick Henry and Thomas JefTss
son,--for radical opposition to strong execa
tive power--ior an unceasing vigilance, ana
jealousy Of the people, against the patronas"
|prcrogatye, and usurpation Of the governmee,p
and advocating q more equal distribution nS
authority between the triple branches of on,
federal system. On the other hand, we behoi
those in power, Mr.. Van Buren, and his federoI
counsellors, contending for, and grasping The
consolidated authority Of an energetic execr.
tive--so potent--so compact--so overwheln.
ing as to defy parallel to be found to his an
ormous privileges among the most coossa a..
spots of modern time. This attitude of Hem,
Clay, in which he is sustained by the area,
wing party Of his native state, Virginia, leaves
no room to doubt, that parties have changed
alcir principles; that the wings now contend
for the old democratic doctrines Of Patric Hen.
ry and Thomas Jefferson, and that the pres
ent administration stand precisely in the worn
on shoes of old John Adams; fact logically
demonstrated, and eloquently expounded in the
speech before US; brilliant and imperishabIe
efiusion Of combined genius, wisdom, and pa,
Itriotsm.
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Com municnted

Persons wishing TO have their features trans
lerred to canvass, have now rare opportunity
offered them, which they would do we'll to EN-
brace. Mr. DANIEI. MYERS, gentleman OF the
pencil, has established himself in our village,
and has already sketched ikenesses-cOmplete
ones-of many Of our citizens, Mr. Myers
has resided within our state for the last TWEEN
ty years-has drawn portraits of many of her
most distinguished characters, and his perlor-
mances, in every instance, have elected un
qualified applause The patrons and lovers Of
The Fine Arts, it is hoped, will make it conven
lent to call at his room, and examine the speci
mems Of his skill now on hand He is gen
tleman of no mean abilities, and, as an artist
is worthy tho patronage of polished commu
Ipty. **
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the Chairman and Secretary were added to the
above Committee.
RESOLVED, That that the Committee of Ar
have power to appoint Marshall
oi the day, and do such other things as they
shall think necessary TO promote the cause II
view.
Resolved, That the citizens Of Amite and the
adjacent counties are respectfully invited to at
tend said dinner.
DAVID LEA, President.
JOHN R. CAuLrEILD, Secretary.
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A Free Barbecue will be given in Meadvle on Mon
lay the 2sth nstant by the citizens of Franklin
=, friendly TO TIE election of Gen. Harrison. We are
Fquested to give general invitation on the part of
he Wings Of Franklin to their fellow citizens of
mite. T. Jones Stewart, and others, are expected
r address the people on the occasion.
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For Harrison,
/" Van Buren,,

How ARE THE MIGHTY FALLEN The once
great and powerful Loco Foco party, that
promised, nor long ago, 10 re-elect Martin
van Buren, by larger vote than that given
TO Jackson, is now reduced to the necessity oil
growing over supposed escape from total do,
leaf In State that gives five electoral votos!!
Where's Chapman2-- BOst. Ailas.
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Public sentiment in the lotcer part Of old
tftndS.-A few days since, military parade
took place at Sturgis's store-when, it being
proposed that the vote Of the citizens Of that
neighborhood on the Presidential question be
taken, the proposition was agreed to, and result
ted as follows:
For Harrison, 40
Van Buren,,
The young men present, under age then coun-
ted their noses too, and found the following
result, viz:
For Harrison, 8
Van Buren,, o
Hurrah for the rising generation! cay we.
And hurrah for that neighborhood Out Of 81
soldle rsSyoung and old, in that beat, only seven
arc. found training under General Van Buren,
Snag Boat.
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CJWe are authorized to announce ARTHUR SMITH
Co., of Lawrence as a candidate for the Office of Dis
Get Attorney, for the 18th Judicial District, at tho
Cyember election.
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From the Woodville Republican.
WooDvlLLE, September Is, 1910.

TO lie EdlL0r:
Annexed TO this communication, you will
find letter addressed by T. Jones Stewart, TO
a gentleman in this place, in answer to a nold
addressed by the latter, TO the former, enquil
ring if the report, that he intended to resign
the nomination of Wing Elector, in conse-
quence Of the charge made against General
Harrison of having Seduced his niece, was true
or not:
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defence. None would draw such hllhy olau -
but those who love Office and its cmolumep's'
more than they do honor and truth
Your friend, .ryApT
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euTWe are authorized to announce JOHN It. LAMKrN,
n the lth Judicial District, at the November election
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CiNe are authorised to announce Mr.. JAMES NJ Downs
ca candidate for the Office of State Treasurer to fiji
@ vacancy occasoned by the death of Mr.. Williams
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The Tippecanoe Club Of Amitc county will meet
4 Monday next Regular address by ]. ]. Graves.
full attendance is particularly desirable.
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l-rWe are authorised to announce Hon. V. T. Craw-
d a candidate for the Office of Judge Of the Eev.
Oh judicial District, at the November election
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AS there seems TO have been some Misunderstanding
relation to the charges for freight the Clinton and
Port Hudson Rail Road for the benefit of all whom it
nay interest, we publish the annexed note from che
agent at Clinton
Railroad Office,
September %, 1910. !
DEAR Sir The Rail Road Comply will not charge
but Six Bits per bale, this season. freight on cotoa
from this place to Port Hudson.
have also understood that the Steamer Brilliant viii
not charge this much on cotton to New Orleans.
Please make this known, in your section of country
aeit is matterof interest to planters.
G. W. MUNDAY, Agent.
X. S. CoviNcToN, Liberty, Missp.
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Matters and things in general.--No. 13.
General JacksOns ELeetiOneering Letter, CONTINUED
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WHOLE NO. s57.

be that all the expenditures have been made un,
der appropriations, yet the question goes behind
that. Why have the appropriations been IN
creasedf This is a question for the friends oil
the Administration 10 answer. | shall not go
into the inquiry whether the expenditures have
been prudenfly made that is a subject for the
investigation OF committees. And here may,
as well as in any other place, give reply 10 The
question OF the honorable Chairman of the Com
mittee of Ways and Means, (Mr Jones) who
asked, why had not these investigations been
made2 You have, said he, a majority on the
committees on the expenditures OF the Depart
ments. The fact may be SO. My answer is in
the language Of the famous Committee on Re-
trenchments Of 1928: "Thaf, wifhom the cor
dial aid Of the Executive, no Qtectire scheme
Of retrenchD,en can be instituted" Nothing
can be more true. We have had, sir, hereto
fore, select committee of investigation; did it
receive any aid from the Executive No, sir,
il was denounced as a Spanish inquisition. Nor
is any thing better TO be expected by the com
mttees OF the House now, II they should enter
the Executive bureaus. But, sir il there was
no direct opposition, il the Departments should
open their doors to the committees, il they
should say here are our thousand volumes OF
books, here are our carloads of papers, examine
for yourselves, what progress could be made in
investigation without the direct aid of the off
sSio "a dC A>cPdhuucHt, putting Jul tHt PioPti
books and papers to facilitate the inquiry7 Sir,
have long been satisfied that il was useless 10
attempt any investigation without the aid of the
Executive. This is no new opinion SO well
satisfied was ! of the utter uselessness of the
attempt, that at the commencement of this SEES
sion my opinion (expressed) was, that the
Speaker should be conceded TO the Admnistra-
ton party; that, to the Opposition, il would be
but barren sceptre
II 90 - 10 l.lo.
complaints were made by the party now in pow
er Of the ertraragance Of the expenditures
during the Administration Of Mr.. Adams
Witness the report, the memorable report, of the
Committee OF retrenchment in 1928. reduc-
ton Of expenditures was then promised. To
show how those promises have been fulfilled
propose to compare the expenditures Of his Ad-
ministration with those that have succeeded him,
and particularly the expenditures Of 1923 with
those Of lS38-the last year of Mr. Adams
with the second year Of Mr. Van Buren,. be-
gin with some of the items in the bill before us
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OLD FORT MEIGs.

~ sohbiEh WHO FOUGHT THERE
AIR On! lonely is me .foresf shade
oh lonely is our old green fort,
Where Oft, in days Of old,
Our gallant soldiers bravely fought
Gainst savage allies bold
bui with the change Of wears have passed
That unrelenting Zoe,
Since we fought here with H,aRIsoN,
A long time ago,
IL seems but yesterday heard,
From yonder thcket nigh,
The unerring rifles sharp report
The Indians startling cry.
fon brooklet, flowing at our feet
With crimson gore did flow
When We fought here with HARRisov,
A long time ago
The river rolls between its banks
As when Of old we came
Each grassy path, each shady nook,
Seems to me still the same
But we are scattered now, whose faith
Pledged here, through veal or wo,
With HARRlsoN our soil 10 guard,
A long time ago
But many soldiers lip is mute,
And clouded many a brow;
And hearts that beat for honor then *
Have ceased their throbbipg now.
We never shall meet again in life
As then we met, trow,
When we fought here with HARRrsoN,
A long time ago
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These items constitute but small portion of
the expenditures ofthe Government. These com
parsons, however, afford a tolerable fair sample
Of the economy of the Administration on the
civil list and on the permanent and ordinary sub
jects Of expenditure.
The expenditures for the civil list,
in 1928, were S1,455,i9l
The expenditures for the civil list
in 1855, were 2,sao,e63
The expenditures Exclusive Of the
public debt and trust funds) for
permanent and ordinary purposes,
in 1925 were 777S,39o
And in 1888, l3,325,soo
During the four years OF Mr.. Ad-
ans (from 1926 to 1925 inclusive)
these expenditures amounted to 2s,Sl2,l14
Jackson (isse-lsa3) to sl,37o,os5
During the last four wears Of Mr..
Jackson (ls33-lsa6) to 39,33l 81
And for the three years Of Mr.. Van
Buren, (lS37-lS39) to 4o,261 ,7l7
To these expenditures, in order to make up
the sum total Of the annual expenditures of the
Government, should be added the expenses of
collecting the revenue from the customs and
from the public lands.
The expenses Of collecting revenue from the
customs in 1928 was 832, 093
And from public lands 95,766
--- Sl,027, S59
The expense OF collecting
the revenues from the
customs ESTIMATED on
the ratio Of increase be-
tween 1886 and 1897
was 1885,, 900
And from the land offices,
ascertained l69,l50
The expenses Of collecting both for
inclusiye1 were 1898 40
From 1929 10 1882, inclusive 5,062, AS:
From 1893 to 1886, inclusive 6,269,s3,
And for the first two years Of Mr..
| Van Buren, (le37-B) 3,463,39
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