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The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-11-27

The editor of the Claremont Eagle, puis and
swells, lately, most prodgiOusly. Warlnnd did
you ever see " the anuhconduh from the island of
Jabyah."
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-11-27

For the good old days of Adam aud ofEye.n
Yet, no one shall know it, not soul. Oh. hmm 4,
Charles, run down 10 IIutchinson's and ret ne
piece Of DIR. Browns bonesct candy 1t is the best
article in the world for broken heart. and we
really feel ours falling to pieces.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-11-27

;Ej' Skinner the publisher of a "whig," paper
somewhere down south asks-''how is the editor
of Tie Spirit Of the Age these days." Quite COM
fortable,wc arc obliged to you, how is Mrs Skin
NOR
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-11-27
From The Detroit Free Press.

CANADA NorERs.-We have it from unqucs-
lionab le authority, that the wings here have i'm
ported several BRITisH TORIES from Canada. to
vote in llamlramck. The names of some of these
wings are known, and our friends should see that
the first one of them who swears in his vote. is al,
once arrested and committed TO Jail for his perjury
The design of the whig leaders undoubtedly is,
That they shall vote at every poll in the towns a.
long the river, from lIanlramck TO Biownstown-
1t Is important therefore, that they should be nab
6cf as soon rs they vote once. See that they do
not escape in their small boats across the river.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-11-27

The girls have got the two prcilest thing. going
that wc'know Of IT. (crer Mine) and b. d. o.
(beHcr beQf.)
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-11-27

The official majority for Harrison in Pennsylv
min, il 3ls, in Maine, the papers say, al.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-11-27

AN ACT to repeal part of the 2st section of
chapter 10. of the Act regulating and govern
ing the Militia.
1t is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of
the State Of Vermont, That so much of The frs,
section of the 18th chapter of the Act regulating
ana governing the militia Of this state, ms provides
mat every person who shall he elected TO any Of
nee N inc militia, and shall not within fifteen DAYS
aier he shall have been notified of his election sir
my MS acceptance thereof shall be considered rs
hereby repealed. "'0 '"'''' 10
Approved Oct. 90, 1910.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-11-27
From The Detroit Free Press.

BALLOT Box ArrAIR.---Our city was
thrown into great excitement early this morning by
the statement of n market man, that ON his way TO
market from llaniramck he found one Of The BAL
LOT ZONES Of TINT torn in The highgGy 6r0hea
IN pieces amt the rOtcs strcwei arouni il.
We regret to state that the story proved TRUE!
The box containing The ballots for Representatives
to the Legislature was destroyed last night between
the losing Of the polls yesterday and daylight this
morning How it was done is now matter of lc-
gal investigation we, therefore, forbcar comment
for the present.
The board are proceeding to-day to count the
votes in the other boxes. The Congress box has
been counted, and the democratic ma iorilv is ONE
HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIX. Ii is sup
posed that the democratic representative ticket run
some ahead Of that, for Congress.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-11-27
3. AN ACT, in amendment Of the fory-third
chapter of the Revised Statutes

rs hereby enacted BY the General Assembly o!
The State OF Vermont, That the Supreme Court for
Inc county OF Chlitende shall hereafter be holden
~ burlington on the Monday next preceding the
first Tuesday in January, in lieu of The time now
provided by law.
Approved, Oct. 30, 1910.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-11-27

The editor of the Cuivalor expresses wish
that all editors may get their deserts Casilsioa
Statesman.
Not all at n tme-therc would not be hcmp
enough in the country.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-11-27
MORE BANK OUTRAGE UPON THE
BALLOT BOX.

The following is another most infamous outrage
of the tory British Bankers upon the ballot box-
When and where are these things to stop Several
wings are taken up and on trial. Truly we are in
pretty condition. Shame shame
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-11-27
BRITISH WIIICGERY,

twill be seen from the following, that the Brit
ish Bankers are not only ready to furnish money to
the " Harrison and Reform" corruption fund to
buy voters at $50 head, but kind souls, ale ready
with services TO help vote Truly, the impudence
Of British Tory ism is pas, all expectation.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-11-27

X. r. they say means "KoasideraJle Korkp."
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28
TRUST SALE.

DY virtue Of a Deed of Trust Executed to
NJ me by Richard II. Long on the fifth day
OF July, A. ID, 1888 for the purposes therein
specified will sell at public Auction for Cash
on Friday the twenty. ninth day of May, next
on the premises the following property, lying
and being in the town Of Columbus, Lowndes
County, andl State of Mississippi, the north
halt OF square number fourteen also part of
square number fifteen, commencing eighty-two
ieet and a halt from the south western corner
Of square numbered fifteen, running south in
direct line thence one hundred and sixty FIVE
ieet rom the termination of said eighty two
feet and half thence running east being the
length of said part Of lot with parallel width
Of eighty two and a half feet, from the above
commencement of eighty two ard n half feet.
from said south western corner RUNNING north
eighty two and halffeet, all ofwhich pTonertv
is situated in lot number three of section niIni-
Der twenty one, in township number eighteen
south Of range number eighteen west. Iyino IN
that part Of said town of Columbus. known as
Barrys addition, together with all the tene-
ments, heredtaments, and appearances to
the same belonging Or in any wise apper-
tanning.
Also at the same time and place mulatto
man slave about twenty six yearsof age, also
at the same time and place the following des-
crIbed furniture to wit one table, one bedstead
bed and bedding, twenty four chairs, one Bu-
Teau, one wardrobe, two carpets and one lot Of
kitchen furniture.
The sale viii take place between the hours
Of Ten A. M. and four P. M. Terms Cash.
NJ. NJ BRIGHAM, Trustee.
April, 18th $40. AZ
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28

tax, as a specific fund for these inn
provements. The people will pay the
tax for such purpose, cheerfully.-
They will hail it as the dawn of wise
legislation in our State councils,
When the work shall be completed,
the whole amount will, in two years
nav believe in one year--be saved
to the people ofthe State, in the facili-
ties it will afford TO get their crops con
veniently to market, and in the cheap
ening the price of supplies. II the mo
new could be obtained by loan, the
debt will be cheeriully met by the peo-
Pile: For many would believe 1t to be
heonly wise and legitimate purpose
for which money, has ever before,
been borrowed on the faith of the
State.
All agree in the necessity Ofthis sys
tenn of improvement, and its general
practicability and usefulness: All will
feel, directly or indirectly, its bene6-
Cial influence.
The true mode of improving the
condition of State, and adding to its
wealth. and general prosperity, is NOT
by borrowing money from abroad, by
which an annual drain in the form oil
interest is produced But, by judi
cious system Of Improvement, to in
crease the productive energies of the
active capital of the State and, by
those improvements, to invite to the
occupation and Improvement of ouI
forest lands, Tie people Of other States
with their active capital, their means
and resources.
Legislators of Mississippi, realize
the hopes and wishes ofyour constitu-
ents. Show to the people that the Sc;
son Of legislative regeneration has be-
gan: That the State can carry on
its important business without any kind
Of connection with corporations That
wise measures canbe accomplished by
State action alone.
But one more suggestion, and l AIN
done.
BE wise in the selection of proper
man at the head of the Board of I'm
provement, and in the selection ofyoul
commissioners. Let your public SER
wants selected for that purpose--be
distinguished for stern integrity of cha
racter, and practical understanding and
ability.
In your bill to carry out the system
itwould be we'll to consider, whether
it would not be wise to make it felony,
in any public agent, who should not
fully, truly, and honestly account for
the funds put in his hands, and pay o.
verall balances; and subject him, in
default, to the penitentiary, for ten
years and then to stand committed
till he paid up the amount of deialca-
ton. He ought not to stand in the re
lation of an unfortunate debtor. There
is no analogy in their situations. The
worst of felons, is he who robs Lis
country. The whole body of society
is injured by him. The confidence OF
the people is shaken in the capability
Of the public agents to select honest
men to conduct the monied concerns
Of the State; and the prosperity of the
whole body of the State is retarded,
perhaps, foryears.
A CITIZEN OF MISSISSIPPI.
rawr
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28
AND TYLER IN
GEORGIA.

A large and enthusiastic meeting of
Wings and State Rights men was held
at Macon, Ga, on the 18th instant, to
respond to the nominations Of the Har
risburg Convention, at which, Dele
gates were appointed to State Con-
vention to be held at Milledgeville, on
the first Monday of June next, for the
purpose of nominating State Elect
oral ticket. A number of committees
were also appointed for various pur-
poses in furtherance of the cause o.
Harrison and Reform. Georgia, like
our own unfortunate Mississippi, has
been under the trammels, and scalpine
knife of Locofocoism long enough.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28
ARGUS
STATE RIGHTS.
COLUMBUS, TUESDAY, APRIL .,
From the Globe in 1881.

"BANKs cannot be dispensed tcih EXCEPT at the
sacrifice Of all justice in regard to contracts
made under mixed currency, nor lclthou a
violation Of The faith pledged IN the legislation
(where honestly obtained) by which they
were established. The subject must be left to
a gradual reform, to which the intelligence of
the respective States is fully adequate,
"The chimerical scheme of an exclusive
metallic currency has never been entertained
by the friends Ct the past or the present Adj
mnstratlon, nor has there been the slightest
attempt to interfere with the credit system.
The sentiments OF Mr. Tallmadge on this
point properly receives the approval of his po-
ltlcal brethren. A currency exclusively me-
tahc has never been proposed, nor advocated,
either by President Jackson, Mr. Van Buren,,
Alr. Benton, or any other friend of the Admin
Istraton high in authority, or in the confidence
of the democracy.
Mr.. Riyes of Virginia, was among the
first to propose the measure, on which the last
and present Administration insist, viz Specie
circulation for the producers of our wealth.
| bank issues and exchanges for the mercantile
| carriers, and exchange of our commodities.
Ourspoitcal opponents have mIsrepresented us
on this point, and it was probably deemed pru-
dent to make this public expression, with a
view to silence their ISLANDERS"
We place the above, from the Globe
under our editorial head, there to re-
main until after the November Elec-
ton, that the people may see the
strange Inconsistencies peculiar to the
present administration. 1t was written
no doubt by the express authority of
Mr.. Van Buren,, as embodying the
principles he then entertained-a kind
of confession offailh' How far he has
departed from it since, is we'll known
TO the country at large: But two in
the catalogue remain firm, namely,
(Tallmadge and Rives;) who, because
ofthat frmness, and adherence to prin-
pie are denounced by the administra-
ton as renegades, when, Mr.. Van Blu
rem, according to his own showing is
the greatest TRAITOR to principle, that
ever lived!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28

The Democrat joins issue with us,
on an alleged challenge from Mr..
Evans to one or both of his colleagues
in the late Legislature, to discuss any
act of his, before their constituents, on
the ground, that Mr.. Evans, said, that
"it must be done through the public
press" In our notice of the affair,
we did not name the modus operaadi
of conducting the discussion, should
it take place--but it occurs to us that
through the press would be the more
suitable mode, as it would meet the
eyes of much larger number than
could be got together on an occasion
Of any popular haraDgue. Besides the
public could read at their leisure,
weigh arguments and deduce more
correct conclusion. We see no reason
why any of the gentlemen concerned
should be averse to entering the lists
in that way. If their acts have been
consistent, they can have no objection
to their being laid before the public in
black and ,Ohite-if otherwise, why the
mystery is solved.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28
PROPOSALS
For publishing inthe City Of Mobile, a
,ceekly paper to be called
THE BANNER OF REFORM.

~ ~ AD@AL ~ ~ 81 ~ n NJ III OAs-tAs
HNHE paper will be devoted exclusively TO
a Politics. Its object viii be to promote
the election Of General WILLIAM HENRY
HARRISON, Of Ohio, and Gov. JOHN TY-
LER, of Virginia, to the offices of President
and Vice President of the United States. To
effect this result, it needs only that FACTS be
submitted to the people. This will be the OBJ
ject of the Banner-to disseminate among the
people correct political information-to tell
them PLAIN TRUTHS, which will enable
them to understand fully, and decide correctly
on the great questions which now agitate the
country. 1t will with fearlessness and honesty
defend the character of General Harrison from
the base SANDERS ofthe Van Buren, press and
show hom authentic documents that his prin-
ciples, his character and his talents, are such
as render him eminently worthy the support of
the true democratic republican freemen Of this
country. Il will expose the errors, the corrup-
tons, the treachery, the prodigacy and the
despotic principles of the present administra-
ton. In short, it will labour for the triumph cf
the WING CAUSE, and the prostration OF
iOcoiocoism--ior the election of the HON
EST FARMER OF NORTH BEND,
and the defeat ofthe willy demagogue Of Kin
derAook.
The first number will be issued on the first
Of May next and if sufficient encouragement
is given, will be continued weekly thereafter,
oil the Presidential election in November
Terms Single subscribers So.
Any person or club paying So win be en-
titled TO 3 copies.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28
From tie Neto York american.
WING VICTORY.
CnNNECrICnT ELECTIoN.

CONNECTICUT ELECTION.
We have received returns from Con
necticut, which give $500! majority
for the Wing Governor We have
elected 10! out Of 81 Senators, and
two-thirds Of the members of Assem-
bly,.
The majority for Governor last year
was 2544.
In 1886, Presidential Election, the
Van Buren, majority was 542
Wing majority this year, $500!
Again and again we say,
All Hail Connecticut
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28

Beauties Of Loco tocOism.-A scene
occurred in the Pennsylvania House
of Representatives a few weeks ago,
which is disgrace to any civilised bo-
dy;but which is an apt commentary on
practical loco focoism: "Upon a prop
osition of Mr.. Higgins; to amend a
motion before the House, Mr. Noel
wee took the floor and made a severe
and personal attack on Mr. Higgins,
who replied in very caustic style and
argued in favor of the motion. After
Mr. H. had concluded, Mr. Nee. went
to his seat and demanded to know why
he had used such remarks. Mr. H.
replied that he had said no more than
what he had right to say. Them
said Mr. NJ, you are puppy and a
scoundrel,' and spit in his face. A
scene of confusion Immediately ensu-
ed. After order was restored COM
mitteewas appointed to investigate the
affair but Mr. McElwee refused to at
tend the committee spnrning their sum
mons with contempt" He was almost
unanimously expelled from the House.
Both were Locotocos.-It will be rec
objected that similar beauties occurred
in the Locofoco Legislature of Mis-
sissippi last winter-and in that of Ten
nessee. Oh Locofocoism! how tran
scendently beautiful art thou!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28

VIII our neighbor of the Democrat, be so
good as to give the public, the name Of the
Donkey he gets to bray through his columns
or has he taken up the trade himself lin ell
Their case the public would like to know the
name of the long cared criHer. The conclu-
sion with US however irresistibly is, that he is
an imported .eremeI Give US his name, next
time, neighbor-and his pedigree, which no
doubt is IotC enough. Come,ithis is a strange
correspondent of yours, and his performance
win no doubt turn out well. VINO, but loco
foco, would have ever thought of such help!
Verify. Van Buren, must be hard pushed when
lie bring TO his support the labOurs of JACK
ASS.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28

tie into amazement, and open the eyes of
the people of this country, as to his real
character as statesman and patriot, then
| unhesitatingly say, that such is the state
of party feeling upon the public mind that
the President can recommend any thing
he pleases however destructive to the Ito.
critics Of the people, and it will meet with
its advocates and friends !
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28

Address the Editors Of the Mobile Advert
ser and Chronicle.
~ The price Of subscription is so low, that
our friends will SEQ the necessity of payment
being made, in all cases, in advance g.
Mobile, April, 1910.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28

IT is thought that Tom Benton's
whole salt bill will not save his bacon
and make him president ever. Turn
hoOsier Tom-and give it up!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28
From The National IntelEgencer.
THE NIGHT SESSION OF THE
HOITSE.

"The sitting of the House of Represen.
tatives, which commenced at II NJ. on
Tuesday and ended at 5 P. NJ. on Wednes
day, (asting taOenty'nine hours,J viii be
memorable in history. Though readers
generally may form to themselves an idea
ofsuch scene as popular body exhib.
its under such circumstances, they can
hardly imagine it to their minds with any
thing like the vividness of reality. The
following sketch, by a spectator, will
serve TO assist imagination IN the attempt
IN do ca ,,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28
CoNNEcTIcUT.-This State has
gone against us, as we expected.
COZupbus Donocrot

You expected no such thing! No
longer than four weeks ago you set
down Connecticut as certain for Van
Buren,; In 1886, she gave him her s
vOtes-nooo, she has gone against him,
by majority of nearly 5000.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28

The loss sustained by the late fire
at Louisville, is said not to exceed
100000. The Insurance offices will
not be affected by it as none had risk
for a larger amount than 100000.
Contracts were making for rebuilding
the burnt district the day after the
fire.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28
Great Britain is said to be making
encroachments upon our Territory be-
yond the Rocky Mountains.

70 We decline the banter of our
neighbor, for his own good.-We
should hate to beat him, and drink his
Champagne and wear his beaver too !;
that would be too bad I! Besides hard
cider is our lavorite beverage.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28

INSURANCE. wanted-by Martin Van
Buren,; who is apprehensive that a
great conaagration now sweeping over
the broad prairies of the west-ascen.
ding the peaks of the Hottest hills
descending into the valleys--traversing
the wide spread planes, and envelop-
ing whole Towns and Cities in I'M
quenchable flames called HARRISON
FIRE, will annihilate his political
prospects and lay the gaudy edifce OF
his unhallowed ambitionin ruins! Any
premium will be paid-who will take
the risk :!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28

THE Printing office of the Madiso-
MAN, Washington city, was consumed
by fire few weeks since.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28
DEATH OF GOV. NOBLE OF SOUTH
CAROLINA

We learn from the Charleston Courier, that
his Excellency, PATRICK NOBLE, died at his
residence in Abbeville District, on the 7th
instant, of dropsy in the chest, aged so years.
He was gentleman Of irreproachable charac-
ter, and possessed high order of intelligence.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28

The Virginia Election came offlasl
Thursday-and no doubt in gallant
style. And we shall know in few
days who has won the victory we
believe however that she has told for
Harrison and reform but however
that may be now, there is no doubt of
her in November-and if there were,
she can very we'll be spared, to keep
the Locos from being chap-lallen too
badly at their defeat. Two out OF
three of the most powerful States, n.
York and Pennsylvania, will do very
well, which are certain. And should
Virginia plumb the track--why then,
its only so much the better.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28
MECHANIC S, MEETING

We invite pubic attention to the proceed
ings of the Mechanics Meeting to be found in
another place. 1t is truly gratifying to see
them stepping forth in support of their own
interests. We believe that great good will
grow out of the course they have taken, to get
rid of miserable deprecated currency las, if
rgidly adhered to, it viii accomplish more in
correcting the evil than all the legislative enact
ments that could be adopted. But, if we cor
recty apprehend, their attention is not directed
to this alone, but also to other matters where
in they have deep interest-the acquisition
of useful knowledge. May every success at
tend their efforts. We shall treat of the sub
ject more fully hereafter, when we have room.
Should such a calamity, however, the re-
election of Martin Van BUREN, befalI the
country, we very much fear that impartial ius-
tee will require that they (the ARGUs and the
whigs) be addressed in the language once
used towards some convicted culprits who
were transported to Botany Bay. '.They left
their country for their comtry's good!''
Grand Gulf Advertiser.
Very likely, Mr. Advertiser, but we will have
you and other locofoco conuicts ain irons'-and
hence, probably, could render our country no
better service!
Werefer the Editor Of the Grand Gulf Adj.
vertiser and other kindred spirits (not excep-
ting our neighbor of the Democracy to the ar.
ticle under our editorial head, published in the
Globe IN 1887; where we intend to keep il
until after the Presidential election to show
the people who the renegades are Say Nj
Advertiser, do you see any thing green there
And You locofocos! Has not a "change come
over the spirit of your dream?"
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-28

Mr.. KendaI's letter to the Clerk oflEe
House contains the following paragraph;
"The Department is nor, for thsfFd
"tinae, appriscd that the act of 1921, e1.
"tending his (the Clerks privilege, had
"been construed TO authorize him to
/" frank packages fer members Of Coz
"gress."
The records of the Clerk Of the House
will show that the Department UrS GPPFf
Scd ofthc fact that tie Clerk has been ID
the habit of frankmg packages for men,
bers of Congress. Mr. Walter s. Frank
lin, the late Clerk, had Correspondence
,sith Mr. Kendall, a felr yea S ago, on ihs
very subject, and We presume tWO'IhIFa'
of the community have long known Sna'
Mr. Kendall affects now TO bethe trsf iin%
apprized of.-Madisoniaa.