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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-31

Extraordinary case Of abduction Of
whitc girls from this city.-A very
painful rumor, saysthe Sun, has reach
ed US in relation to the kidnapping of
some fifteen or twenty young white
women from this city, and Of their
captivity among the native chiefs on
the slave coast of Africa. For the
last two years several vessels have left
this port whose appearance was any
thing but mercantile and general rumor
called them pirates-some came near
er the truth, and rightly called them
slavers. 1t is said that che of these
vessels assumed the character of a
passenger packet, bound to New Or
leans and Havana, and the captain by
the aid of a person we'll known in this
city, went TO the points, and also to
the other infected districts of our city,
and addressing themselves TO the best
looking girls, rendered them free
passage, and even went so far as TO
give them new dresses, trinkets, sc.
The poor girls were taken on board in
the stream, in detachments, and every
thing was given them to render their
position comfortable, and they were
committed to the care of matron,
who assumed the character of the cap
tain's wife. Thus freigbted, the yes
sci left our waters and reached Hava-
ma in few days. There the unsus-
pecting girls were informed that they
could not then land, because the au-
thorities of the island had ordered the
vessel to be quarantined at Mantanzas
In a few days she sailed apparently
bound to Matanzas, but in truth bel
sails were spread for the coast of AT.
RIGA on a shaving expedition. The
length of the voyage cfea.ed some un-
easiness, which however was quoted
by good usage and continued lfoliS
of the whole party. On their reach
ing the coast, preparations having
been made for their arrival, they were
sent on shore, and, as the painful ru-
NOR says, they were exchanged by
these abGuctors, with the chiefs, fol
slaves, and one young white woman
was exchanged fo fifty prime negroes.
The whole party was thus instantly
sent into the interior Of Africa as the
slaves of the chiefs, perhaps never to
hear fromtheir own land again. Tbs
account is said TO have reached tins
city by the capture of one of the war
parties, in which two of the White
| Girls were, who were owned by the
| chief, and who gave a letter 10 be sent
to the coast, naIrating the manner OF
] their abduction and captivity W e
! trust that this letter may turn out a
| fabrication, because we would nope
thattbe accused love of gold has moi
driven any Of our sailors to such an
Infamous and diabolical traffic, as 'hal
of poor infortunate women. Al 'ne
fine these vessels were leaving aru-
NOR of the kind was aioas' Du. Twas
THOUGHT rather idle, and We sincerely
,rnst hat Ibis whole mater may De
a 'lJs, one &c Madame Rumor's brood.
guy N. I. San.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-31


ILLEGAL BREEcHEs.---Strutt quotes
ali instance of a man whom the judge
accused ofwearing breeches, contrary
TO law for a law was made against
them he for his excuse, dew out Of
his slops the contents !; at first a pair OF
sheets, Two table cloths, ten napkins,
four shirts, a brush, glass, and a
comb, with a nightcap, and other
things Of use, saying, "Your worship
may understand that because | have no
safer storehonse, these pockets do
serve me for a room to lay up my
goods in and though It be straight
prison, yet il is big enough for them,
for ] have many things Of value YET
within il" His excuse was heartily
laughed at and accepted.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-31

EXTRAORDINARY PLAY UPON XEs.
CHARLES X. king of France, was
xtravagantly xtolled, but is exceedingly
xecrated. He Exhibited Extraordinary
xcellence in xigency he was xempla-
ry in xternals, but xtrinsic on xamina-
ton he was katie under xhortation,
xtremein xcitement and Extraordinary in
xtemporary Expression. He was xpa-
trlated for his xcesses, and 10 xpiate
his xtravagance, xisted and xpired in
xile.-NeaU World.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-31

HE GOUId---I DIV az dHl do tilO
following article, from the Maco (Ga)
Telegraph may seem, it is not more
than what is really true-glowing as
is the picture, il is not highly col
ored. Ifshe be but true TO herself and
her interests, noble must be the stand
which she is destined to take among
the nations ofthe earth. She possess
ses within herself all the ele ments of
wealth and greatness, and nothing but
the recfeancy of her sons can prevent
her fulfilling her destiny, and occupy
ing an eminence from which she can
look down in scorn upon those who
have so long abused and derided her.
That God may prosper and speed her
in so glorious a consummation, mustbe
the prayer ofevery true hearted south
ron.
"The staple productions Of the
world belong to the southland if she
wisely avail herself of the great vari-
ETY. of soil and climate which IS in hel
possession, in a greater degree we be
Ilieve, than any other section of the
Union, she is destined, ere long, to be
the most enterprising and wealthy por-
ton ofthe confederacy-a mart where
men oftrade viii always congregrate
She will deal out to all with a prodi
gal, nay liberal hand, her valuable anC
various products, and while benefit
ting them, shewill enrich herself.
Her Couons are superior to all 9th
ers, and form a staple basis, which vii
attract capital to her from almost ever.
: quarter.
Her tobacco is as rich 10 her as OPT
nm to the East, and will continue Il
increase in value.
f Her vineyards may be made as prof
t table to her as that Of Italy and France
Her sugar plantations will soon b
more fruitful and profitable than thos
of the West Indies.
I Her immense forests in Georgia
Florida, Alabama and Mississippi, wi
also give her a decided ascenden
CIV in the lumber market. And
r Her silk establishments, viii alta re
, mote day, in their works, vie in beauty
durability and productivencss, wit
| any quarter of the Globe-if, indeed
4 the south do not excel them in tn
5 manufacture and culture of this valua
? BILE fabric,
t We have received from several {
r our female friends samples Of SEWN
silk stockings, shals, scarfs, &, of thei
: own hand work which viii vie in exc
cution as regards beauty, with the hes
manufactured articles from either En-
gland or France. This is no littl
: praise, and speaks volumes in favor {
4 the enterprise-particularly when W
consider, that we have not yet any reg
ular establishments, TO put US in III
: "full experiment"
In climate and soil SO producuE
[ as our own in staple commodities,
It regular apportionment Of labor in the
G cultivation, must necessarily enhanC
the value ofeach commodity. Let OF
: planters, then diversity their crops ;
n much as possible, and they may /
4 sure TO reap an abundant reward.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-31

deal Of democracy IN the Wing party,
That minsrelsy Of theirs satisfies me
Of it. Democracy burst forth IN the
same way in songs in the French rev
oIution. On the whole ] think we
had better the reorganization OF the
elements. The aflinities Of democra-
cy are powerful. | think | eau see
advantages in awaiting their action.
Gov. M. | don't understand you
Mr.. Bancroft.
Mr.. B. Well, my dear Governor,
will you dine with me some day. We
will then talk farther on this subject,
but YOU must excuse me now. | have
made a resolution to be at my Office
from eleven till twoEevery day. lmean
TO devote myself to my Office and his
tory Lgoiag.]
Gov. NJ. One word Mr.. Bancroft.
Did the clerks in the custom house re-
fuse the assortment
Mr.. B. Why, yes but if | held on
can bring it all regular. Good NOR
ning---good morning
Gov. NJ. Solus. Wen, well, he
made me treat the poole to words, last
Iyear, and now he treats me to them.
He means to keep his Office ifhe can.
The afinities of democracy-he Is
satisfied thatthereis democracy among
the Wings from their minstrelsy
1 Pah? What Henshaw said of him Is
true.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-31
We find the following advertisement

We Ind the following adverlisement
in a late provincial English paper,
which we copy ver6atim ct Eteratum.
MATRIMONIAL pious and ex-
perlenced farmer thirty-two years Of
age, six feet high and possessed 81
Good Property is DESTROYS to meet
with a lady that IS competent to man
age a dairy, and IS possessed Of 910O
or more and will make herself Extra
Useful. One that can milk and has
the needful ready, may meet with a
good husband. "--Picaguue.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-31

MIR aNcHOLT.--o' s.,.j 4
ming, the 2Sth o. NOs', =.
Fohes, Brooks Meme, .,s.,s-S'
the following crenpsl. =,
home about a qual'a,
O'Clock, with an OK l5 Sssss s
lark, for Belfast. ~;
half a mile, and in p. !
falher's house il is 3
walking behibd Bis =, ,Ion.. 4
proceeding regul'Hy. a cen
preaching s a b bro oaI,,. = +.
off the road 70 '''fs
knowing the ddi'o I'D o.
load il the oxen pli, q aaf
load attached to i ru ! 81 i
10 stop them. Be' y. y s
In stepping off Of . y n
bIundered and fell ,.,n,,,.bsd
pletely covered and 81.
bv his overturning lo.o' no
His ext must have s ecu II
Tadoubtedly be ne' sbosi
cause cause He was found 1s II
in the morning By = / tssai
by, who knowing =. - ,lst i
ing from app arano g. led .
there some time' vs. + u
the cause, and foung
the snow from ullo si,he .
had. the frozen face
Freeman FObes'
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-12-19

vigor Of youth, and when an abundant harvest
had filed our granaies, the bubble created by
the banks suddealy and without any other cause
than their destructive policy, bursed and spread
dessoation and ruin throughout tho country.
Aud the great regulator, 50 Gar from being able
to curb and restrain the smaller bnnks, was itself
reduced to the very verge OF bankruptcy, having
in its vaults but about ono dollar for every hum
died of ito liabilities. In 1924, the whitening
curse Of a deprecated currency was again eXpc
rienced in every branch ofbusiness from one end
Of the Union to the other, Notwithstanding the
great bestowed Of sound currency was in the
prime ofexistence.
Other examples Of the existence ofan unsound
circulating medium during the being OF the U. s.
Bank might be adduced, but these will suffice to
show The incorreotness OF The position of our OPP
ponents as deinedby the writer in The Naichez
Courier,
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-12-19

From the N. o. Picayunl
LATE FROM EUROPE.

THE steamship Caledonia, Capt. Ceiand
eKftved OF Boston on the l9th inst, at l
o'clock, T.. VI, from Liverpool, whence
she sailed on the 4th last. at L, M,
having made the passage ia short Of hlieen
DAYS. She arrived at Halifax, l7'h inst
al 81 p. NJ, aud left at ST, same evening.
Sho experienced much rough weather
nearly the whole passage. Gong Out she
was only thirteen and hall dal s--the
Great Western LAY.
In the cotton market, at Ltvcrpool,l there
had been an improvement, and ready sales
had been made at an advance on previous
prices. The money market was not look.
cd upon as 50 prosperous, money being
greatly in demand, and the sales OF stocks
indicating a small amount of business.
The steamship British Queen sailed
from Portsmouth 2nd int, for New York,
and put back into Hastings, on the 3rd
inst.
lord Holland is dead, aud the Marquis
pf Normandy is seriously i'll.
ireland, it is said, was never more tran
qail than al the present moment. People
90 to see the AgItaior, on the same prncl'
pie that they would crown to see any other
novelty.
Outrage upon an AMERICAN Packet
The packet ship South Carolina, Captain
Bailey, was fred into and brought to by
nh English revenue cutter while entering
the British Channel on her passage out.
Capt Bailey and passengers took her, at
first for an English yacht, but she proved
TO be n revenue cruiser, aud the conduct oil
the officer in command is severely censured
by the Liverpool papers.
Steamboat Collision. There was a
terrible collision on the 25th October, be-
tween the Britannia and PneniX, two
steamships which ply between London and
Havre. They met at sea nearly off
Duugeness Point in the night. The
Britannia struck the PhenlX just before
the paddle box, the weakest poiot of
steam vessel, cutting her down to the wa
ter's edge. She Immediately began TO I'll,
and soon sunk. The passengers aud crew
were taken on board the Britannia.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-12-19
]. L. SUMMERS, Eplron.
LEXINGTON, MISS.
Saturday, December 10. 1910.
ATTENTION DEMOCRATS.

In ourlast paper we urged upon our
Democratic friends, the great impor-
lance Of prompt and early action in the
ensuing contest. Believing that our
friends have duly appreciated our re-
marks on that subject, we now suggest
to them the propriety Of converting at
this place on the FIRST SATURDAY
IN JANUARY next, for the purpose
of selecting Delegates to represent us
in the Democratic State Convention,
to be holden at Jackson.
We trust that this suggestion will
meet the appreciation Of the Demo
Gratis Of this County, and that all who
can conveniently do so, will attend.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-12-19

ECONOMY IN a FAMLY.--There is
nothing which goes so far towards placing
young people beyond the reach at poyerty
as ECONOMY ia the management OF their
domestic affairs, II matters moi whether
a man furnish little or much for his family.
if there is leakage in his kitchen or ia
The parlor, il runs away he knows moi
how, and that demon waste cries more
like the horse leech's daughter, until he
that provided has no more 10 give II is
The husbands duty to bring into the house,
and il is the DUTY of the wife TO see tina,
nothing goes @rongiully out of it--not the
least article, however unimp ortant in itself
--to establish precedent; nor under any
prenlence, for it opens the door for ruin 10
stalk in, and nc seldom leaves an oppor,u-
atty unimproved A man gets a wife to
look after bis affairs, and TO assist him in
his Journey through life, to educate and
prepare his children for proper situation
in life, aud not to dssipate his property
The husbands interest should be the wile's
care, and her greatest ambition carry her
no farther than bis welfare or happiness.
together with that Of her children. This
should be her sole aim, and the theatre OF
her exploits in the bosom of her family,
where sne may do as much towards ma.
king a fortune as he can in the workshop
or the counting room. II IS not tn
money earned that makes man wealthy
lit is wha he saves from his earnings
A good anl prudent husband makes Il
deposit of tho fruits Of his labor with his
best friend, and if the friend be not true
10 him, wha has be TO hope? II he dare
not place confidence in the companion OF
his bosom, where is he to place il? A
wife acts aot for herself only, bat she is
the agent Of many she loves, and she i
bound TO &C, for their good and not for her
qualification. Her husbands good ls the
end to which she should aim his appro |
baton is her reward. Self qualification
in dress, or indulgence in appetite, or more
than his purse can we'll entertain |
are equally peraicious, The first adds
vanity to extravaganza, the second fastens
a Doctors bill, to loog Bdlcher's &C.
the latter brings intemperance
the wors! Of all evils, in It's tram.
[SuaJary American.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-12-19

GATHERING RAGs.-This occupafior
supports vast number of persons in
Philadelphia. lis really surptising how
much money can be made by cauyassiug
the mud the streets daily. Whether the
material is converted into paper or sugar,
We are unable TO say; but as chemistry
has appear that the later article can be pro-
duced in great abundance from oil dish.
cloths, the sbreds Of pocket hankercheils,
jackets, pantaloons, &c, it would be
strange If sumo enterPrisng capitalist did
not turn the discovery to some account.
II tbs wero done, We ere satisfied that no
sugar pIdnfuuur, Nvtrvrv tfe,- c=urrv - ,,,,tt;
waited, ~ the West Indies, could supply as
much of the commodity as could lie for
nished by the streets Of this city. Ifrags
VIII, Iy chemical process, produce more
Than hCir We ght in sugar, "a very sur,
prising ;hjng, bat very true,) then we
thiLk The consumption Of sugar by cur fol-
low citizens could be met without impor.
ting a single hogshead. Every street. |
lane, and alley, is as good US field Of su-
gar-cane, and infinitely superior to The
maple and best substitutes. One greal
advantage in the rag melerial is, that the
harvest may be gathered in al all seasons
and in fact, may continued without inter,
mission all the year round, The supply
is abundant, ard from the number Of rag
ged loafers we see abou', We argue that
here is prospect Of 20 suffering for want of
his wholesome and nutritious article OF |
Iet.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-12-19

RARE VEGETABLE Mr.. John Michel
whose uncommon success in the culture oil
fruit, fowerr, and vegetables, has often
challenged our editorial concentrations,
has entitled himself to the credit If inlrodu-
ing a new vegetable into our horticulture
tie exhibited to US yesterday fine speci.
men Of the Yam EaSsicot, or ST.. Domingo
potatoe, raised in open air. in his garden
on the Neck. This polatoe grows on rich
Iuxuriant vine, with large and beautiful
heart shaped leaves, the vine itself, and
not the rooi, bearing the fruit. We are
told by Mr.. NJ. that the potatoe when
cooked exhibits bright gnmboge color,
and is superior in favor 10 the Irish poto-
toe. Mr.. Nj. has also succeeded in rails.
ing this new vegetable from the seed
the COMMON mode Of planting it being by
cuttings Of the fruit. Charleston Courier.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-12-19
From the n. o. Picayune.
LATEST FROM TEXAS.

Confirmation of The newS Of The Escape
efCol. Jordan and msa The fast rnu-
ming steam packet Neptune, Cap. Rollins
arrived yesterday morning frap Galveston
having made the run in % hours--much
of the time against heavy mead wind
Spoke steam packet Slvafnah, hence for
Galveston, off Ship lsI2sId shoals, at
O'clock o. Friday mdrning. The n
briggs Hous Jn latcs 10 die 2nd lust. and
Galveston TO the esJ
The Austin City sGtzette confirms the
account given By Mr.. Dryer ofihe escape
OF Col. Jordan and his brave followers,
aad Of his return to L9redo. lie succeeded
in penetrating full 800 miles INTO the
inferior Of Mexico, aud would doubtless,
have fully accomplished the end in view,
had IT not been for the base treachery Of
Col. Lopez and party of his pretended
meXlcan allies, who deserted them in the
hour Qf danger, and endeayored to deliver
him and bis brave men into the hands Of
his enemies. They however failed in
their pefGly, and Col. Jordan has made
his way through the midst Of his enemies
and arrived in safety at Loredo, having
st only eight men in the whole exped.
llon.
According to the "Musquito" of the
u Dec, the Houston market was well
supplied with almos, every thing, and
although the demand was good, prices had
fallen.
The steamer Gen. Houston struck
snag in Buffalo Bayou on the 30h Nov.
and sunk to her cabin almost Immediately. |
Strong hopes were entertained that she |
could be raised.
Some Tonkewa spies have recently dis. |
covered an Indian village on the Bfazos,
about 100 or $50 miles above the settle
ments on that river and company of
volunteers from Washington and the ad
Jolning counties are mastering 20 make an
expedition againstit. Major Howard has
also received orders to hold his command
in readiness TO march 10 that direction.
tobacco, OF a quality equal 10 The best
Havana, has been raised by Mr.. Ernst,
Of Industry.
a letter had been received at Galveston
rom this city, stating that the Anna Maria
and cargo, recently captured by Texan
nan-of- warts the property of Mr.. M'G,e.
yor, American Consul at Campeachv, In
commenting, the editor of the Civilian SAYS
Whether or not this statement be true, is
! matter OF Indifference. The Anna
Maria had Mexican papers, and Mr.. Nc
iregor is a Mexican citizen."
The value of imports taken into the
ifferent port of Texas during the year {
$50, was $l,652,S45; exported during
be same period, S342, 1923.
There was rumor at Galveston on the
d inst. that the steamer Vesia bad been I
unk ten miles below Liberty, while as.
ending the Trinity with full freight.
The papers say but little in relation TO |
10 doIngs Of Congress, i
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-12-19

THE RUSSIAN WAR on ClRC1
We believe ribs contest, Of Hhe
is head AS tia brave Of the Cha
is such as to make them lamous'
bravery is a yirtue--is not suihc''
derstood. The CircOsslans are
spoken Of as rebels against The !
Government, when, in fact, no;uA
acler can fnirIy be given to The
The Circalsians are MalsnI niHH
meily made part Of the TaThnla
Let the Turkish sway be what
il easier than the iron de'po'l'nu
sian. The Circnssians, ailIedOyn
and customs to the Turks, 0oe
pointment Of the Turkish Bey'ap
murmur, moro particularly as 10
cheney of the Turkish system al5 ~,
any very hard burdens on '''0 ''''E
ana free spirited monn'anceS i,
The late Sultan Nlabmoud' val
course, consulting the CIr cas-, ',
their country to Russia lnl s,,'
cattle without their consent q rS s~s
thew ,,'G miaht have remained i ID l'a
the Russian sway, like the d !, ,I.;',
merely nominal. But " ; n..'''i
strove 10 put his new su, w.. 4,
same selfish tenure Of ob' .. 'shsi, f
lule possession, by which j., nc . ,,.,
of his vast empire. They I'' c;rs|
hey will resist SO long o. ~ AM MA
lives. Let Russia establish a IND
out the whole mountainous !. ~as
country, and the inhanI'an, y NO no I'd
a guerilla warfare, Will 'ca !, S.,no,,i
in security, whose Dody =
rifle ball, dia|
This cause is evidently n'' .5sift|
Their sentiments are noOIs ! c,ps
are few, md but The nece, ~ I,as
,nts Of their coalition, mol u" .,v,errhi
liyiduals. Their physlcal lam - rrtl|
zoe, and powers ofendurance ., ar I NJ
i i by any nation on the earn Ilnr a ID
mated ~ the spirit Of lreela 0I. 4,
continue to NOW down 'he s !. osaio!
ism as long as they are - su.,rrsSri,sl
We, for one, should mol t, y ssa loB|
bat Turkey in ceding Clf' oSs,oricaI
Iad made the Gar a me~ppbsole MI!
! q literal present Of a wo R.sr
Tar,urg. The downfall o. - -, SmI
alo from The g frosty Cauaa' :. fb',req|
islory Of nations, great even" Ioaa,i@
ON less causes. So Bronze
ItLINoTs.-The returns nun ,,, 9aol