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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-05-16
For the Jeferson Republican.

The following Is deeply interesting case, and
deserves to be closely studied by all who wish to
understand the philosophy of the human mind
The case Of James Mitchell of Scotland, as related
by Dugald Stewart is his system of Philosophy,
vol- 3. appendiK,) was thought of sufficient i'm
fOrtance to occupy ffy-six pages of that work /;
yet Laura Brdgman presents stronger case than
fhat of Mitchell. He, though deaf, and partially
blind, had for short period enjoyed the sense of
sight and his senses of taste and smell were won
Perfuly acute; while her communication with the
External world is closed at every avenue except
hat Of touch
Mitchelfs case was brought forward in proof
md Illustration of the essential difference between
Han and the lower animals, in respectto mind; and
tor this purpose Laura Bridgmans case would be
sull more opposite. 1t may seem strange that men
fOf learning and ingenuity should seriously set
themselves to degrade the human species to lev
el with the beasts that perish but so it is--Hel-
yetius taught that the intellectual superiority of
Man over the brute creation was accidental; alto
gether the result Of circumstances the principal of
which was, his perfect physical organization Said
he, " if the wrist of man had been terminated by
the hoof of the horse, the species would still have
been wandering in the Forest Strage conclusion
But the inidel philosophers of France, and their
imitators both in England and in this country, were
fond Of singularity. Their object was to overturn
settled belief on all important subjects. With them
II was vulgar to think with the multitude on any
point Hence the conclusion of Helyetius But
his sophistry may be easily refuted by an appeal to
such case as that of Laura Bridgman. Here is an
individual with only sense to reveal TO her in
ward perception, the existence of the world with
out her, She can feel, that is all. So can the
ape, and so can the elephant. But while those
animals, with all the training that be bestowed
upon them, and with the other four senses in addi-
ton, never learn the science of arithmetic nor the
use OF arbitrary signs for the expression of ideas,
behoid Laura Bridgnan, with an irrepressible Gu
riosIty, not only seeking knowledge of external
objects, but performing mental operations and ac-
tually framing words How can we explain this. |
Not by such miserable perversion of reasoning as
Helvetius exhibits, but by reference to the true
cause, the specific difference between the Man, and
the lower animals difference not merely acci-
dental, but essential; not in degree but in kind.
This story of Laura suggest many useful refec-
ions. How plant is the human ,oastituton. IL
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-05-16
POETRY.
SLEEP.
BIZ ELIZA COOK.

Bf ELIZA COOK.
I've mourned the dark'long night away :.
: With bitter tears and vain regret,
Till griefsick. at the break of day
I've left pillow cold and wet.
I've risen from restless bed,
Sad, trembling, spiritless, and weak,
With all my brows young freshness fed,
With falltering lips and bloodless cheeks.
Hard was the task for aching eyes
So long to wake, SO long to weep;
But well it taught me how to prove
That precious, matchless blessing, sleep.
I've counted every Ginning hour
While languishing meath senseless pain;
While fever ragged with demon power
To drink my breath and scerch my brain.
And oh what earnest looks were given,
What wild imploring words arose;
How eagerly asked of Heaven
A few brief moments of repose.
Oh. ye who rest each passing night
In peaceful slumbsr, calm and deep,
Fail not to kneel at mornings light
And thank your God for health and sleep.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-05-16

How easily it adapts itsefto the hardest condition,
and find enjoyment in the most diverse circum-
stances. Poor Laura, "for whom the sun has no
light the air no sound and the flowers no colour
nor perfume," and who would seem, by her hard
lot, to be shut UP TO hopeless misery, is, notwth-
standing, cheerful and contented being; as hap
py as the most envied possessor of the gifts of
ture and of fortune. How little does our happi-
ness depend upon external things. The story of
such things as we have.
From this case, pregnant with interest and in
strnction, let me draw one reflection more, Be-
hold how mind can rise upward against all that
tends to repress its development. If ever there
was mind which would seem, by the condition OF
its existence, TO be doomed to hopeless mbecility,
it was the mind of Laura Bridgmon. Yet see her,
with faculties unfolding and intellect developing,
rising step by step, from darkness to light, and
gerly seeking after truth Letno one then, whose
senses are perfect, despair Wihthe senses ofhear-
ing and sight, how comparatively easy the progress
TO knowledge. Your ears may drink in the coun-
sells of wisdom, and yonr eye may glance ''the
ample page, rich with the spoils of time" Then
arouse-make the effort. cannot, never accom-
plished any thing great OW try, has done Won
ders That simple resolution carried Bacon, and
Newton, and Franklin forward in the career of
discovery. Let that resolve be yours, and though
you may never achieve what they did, you may at
least acquire that energy and independence, that
balance & harmony of mind, and that freedom from
ity, which shall fit you for enjoyment as an indi-
vidual and for usefulness as member of society
By publishing the account of this Remarkable
Human Phenomenon" you viii oblige, perhaps,
some Of your readers. A. B.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-05-16

Twenty-one States were represen-
ted In the lDa46 Van Buren, National
Convention.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-07-21
HOW Is TT.

On Saturday last we noticed in the
Columbus Democrat, rather a vague
call for sundry meetings which were
proposed to be held at the several
Precincts in this county, during the
present and the following week, and
believing that our Democratic brethren
could have no objection to an equal
participation Of the Wings with them
at their several meetings to discuss
those principles for which both parties
so zealouslY contend, and labouring
furthermore under the impression that
thu PEOPLE would be highly graft
fed to hear both sides fairly, and open
ly discussed, and above all, to exam
inc and weigh the testimony which
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-07-21
BANKS IN THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA.

The Charters of all the Banks in the
District of Columbia, expired on the 4th
of July. Up 10 that day, Congress had
done nothing in the way Of an extension;
in anticipation of which, to enable them
to collect their debts and settle their affairs
trustees had been appointed and assign
ments made.-but a; late hour on that
day, bill was introduced and passed,
continuing the charters for four years,
merely for the purpose of enabling the
banks to collect and pay debts, and renew
notes due them. Il is probable however,
before that body adjourns, bill win be
passed renewing their charters, upon con.
dition Of a resumption of specie payments
within ninety days--when they may again
go on TODD business provided, they can
live, under such restriction,which IS doubt.
ful enough.
II this is not done, and they are com
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-07-21

For Real Estate MoAtg.
by virtue of a Deed in Trasi sAs s.'
= Reading S. Blount, to the sa'I -.
which is duly recorded in the PT0'as I, a. !,
Office ofLowndes County, in Book DO = ::
30, oil, 2I2 and 213, to secure tns s u
of promissory note in sad deed me- ~,
VIII sell flor notes ofthe Real B il e.. Pa
Company of Columbus at pubic As 81,
the Court House door IN the to"h =
bus.
On the third day Of -AEgDa i's : :,
The following Land; to wi; tne .,i Iii 4
quarter of section fifteen, and the We w.,
the north west quarter Of SECTION on ~ si,.s
township eighteen, SOUTH Of La !: - he
west. containing $40 acres moe t y -.
be sold in quantities TO suit Pui'i0'
Sale during the usual hours. :, IS
Such title only, viii be e0a'sss''
ed in me as trustee. n RPOKN
WV : Tnss
Dated. Columbus, July IS l''0
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-07-21

Is it not surprising that those very men,
who, when Gen. Jackson was candidate
for the presidency, planted Hickory poles
in every city, town, village and hamlet in
the Union, are now so clamorous and abu-
sive ofthe Wings, because they rear Log
Cabins in like manner-and is it not the
more surprising inasmuch, as these same
men, or some of them were the first to
bring forward the subject of" Hard Cider
and Log Cabin" TO injure the prospect Of
time honored SOLDIER and ,war.worn vet
eran and patriot, who has served his coun-
try long and faithfully. With all due def
erence for the public services and private
character of many of our friends and ac-
quaintance, that belong 10 the ranks ofthe
opposition, who we know TO be as sincere
in their devotion, and as pure in their mo-
tives as we are, but who we consider are
grossly deceived, and. have been imposed
Upon, to an enormous extent, we must say
to them in all candor, that, such spirit
as we have spoken of above, if such they
cherish, is most lllberal and unbecoming.
IF the rearing of these tenements is any
part ola weapon, the idea was first suggest
ed by the loco focos.. But permit us to
enquire, if the handle the opposition
mo,o -endeavor TO make of what the Wings
do in this respect, is not designed also fol
soeapon? Why is it that they are denoun-
ced in such unmeasured terms-and the
prejudices of the people SO strongly ap-
pealed to in the case, by hireling presses
and stump orators.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-07-21
For the Southern Argus.
= Mr.. EDlroR:-

= Mr.. EDIToR:-
IN looking over late number ofthe
Democrat, perceive that the Editor of
that journal harps much about Gen. Har-
rison as being an Abolitionist, together
with the whole wing party; and he even
asserts II TO bet fact beyond contradiction.
Now say, and can prove, from the very
best authority, that the assertion is entire
ly false, and without the least shadow of
truth. And now, wish to ask the Editor
oe that print afew questions, and hope he
will have the honesty to answer them COR
rectly,--the first is,-Did not Mr.. Van
Buren, say, in' one of his messages, that
Congress has the right TO abolish slavery
in the District of Columbia2 Did not Mr..
Van Buren,, while in the New York Lee
gislature, vote for bill instructing Rufus
King, Senator from that State, to vote
against the admission of Missouri into the
Union, unless she come in as nor
slave holding State? Was not Mr.. Van
Buren, opposed to the late war with Greai
Britain?
I will stop here for the present.-and
hope that the Editor will answer thes.
three questions, and let the people know
the truth and the whole truth.
\ FARMER.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-07-21

PEELED Internationally, to wind up, i y
hardly probable that more lenity will be
extended to the debtor class than is COM
patible with the safety Of these Institutions,
and the consequence. viii be great pecuni-
airy suffering and disress-for, whilst they
have two and half millions due them,
their circulation amounts only TO $4,000
dollars: On this subject, and the case Of
the New Jersey Election, the Washington
Correspondent Of the Charleston Courier,
says:
considerable excitement exists in
the District and its neighborhood on
the subject ofthe banks. The course
of Congress in relation to them is de-
nounced as an odious act of tyranny.
The people of the neighboring coun-
ties, who are dependent on this Dis
trict for a market, will feel the effects
of sudden and rapid diminution Of
the currency very sensibly, and the
wings say that, as matter of policy, i
was a mistake on the part of the admin,
istration, and one by which the Whig:
will profit at the fall elections.
1t is supposed that the COMMITTEES
;, On Elections will make report OF
the New Jersey case towards the enc
! of this week, 1t is doubtful what thu
report viii be, but it is certain that it'll
not be unanimous. If Mr.. CAMPBELL
unites in opinion with the democrats
members Of the committee, there vii
: be a majority and minority report; bu
if Mr.. G. should agree with neithe
r party, weshall have three reports. LII
!. subject will create intense excitement
and probably great disorder in tn
e House, for each party will OF course
seek to justify its former course on thi
question:
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-07-21

Erharagance upon Extravaganza
We see by the Washington papers,
that the House ofRepresentatives dis
posed last week of the subject of the
public printing. A proposition was
made by the Wings 10 reduce the pay
for public printing 20 per cent, from
the prices agreed upon in 1919. This
proposition was made after thorough
investigation of the whole subject by a
committee, and after proposals ha d
been made by printers of great respon-
sibility, and ofthe administration party
too, to do the printing at the reduction
and yet the proposition 10 reduce p
per cent, was rejected by party vote,
the Loco-Foco professors of economy
voting against it to a man. The prop
osition ofthe majority ofthe Committee
TO reduce Is per cent, was then adopt
ed nearly Misunderstanding TO the
printers Of the Globe, Blair & Rives,
ten per cent, more than other response
bic printers stood ready 10 do 1t for I.
viii Massachusetts readers believe
1.-THE prices heretofore paid by Con
greAs for the public printing are nearly
so per cent, greater than the prices
paid by our own Legislature for pub
lie printing in Boston-and the reduced
prices now fixed by the House are
more than 33 per cent, greater than the
Boston prices.-[ Springfield Repub'
licdn.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-07-21
Columbus, july 10Th. 1910


To THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTHERN ARGUS.
DR.. SIR.-An election has been or
dered, by the proper authority, to fill
the vacancy. in this Brigade, occasion
ed by the death Of Gen. M. M. Brig
ham. Being impressed, as we are,
with the importance of welI-organized
militia, and of having such high com
mands filed by the most competent
individuals, we know of no one in the
Brigade, who, from experience, high
qualifications, and moral standing, is
better entitled to our SURFACES, than
our esteemed fellow-citizen, Col
RALPH GRAVES. Permit us there
fore, through your columns, to make
an earnest and pressing call upon him
to permit his name to be run as can
didate for that Office, and to assure hin
that, if he will do so, he will receive
the most hearty support Of
LOWNDES COUNTY.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-07-21

DIED-Of Congestive Fever at his
residence in Noxubee County, on the 9th
inst, GEORGE w. CoRPREw, ESQ.,, aged
forty years. The deceased was born and
raised in Norfolk, Virginia. He had q
strong mind, highly cultivated, and pos
sessed all those manly virtues that are cal,
culated to endear his memory TO. his
friends.
In his death, society has lost valuable
member; his companion kind and afec
tomato husband, and his servants hu
name. master. He met death with The
most perfect forlitude and resignation.
Communicated.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-07-21

" The Democrat threatens us with a
dose of locofoc'sm if We publish the case Of
the negro testimony, which he says will
make US 'sieker than tartar emeiic ever
made mortal man. We are well aware
of the nauseating quality Of our neigh
bour's physic--for we witness lis bale
ful effects daily; bat nevertheless We hare
published the said testimony,-at the sight
of which our neihbour turns palel
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-07-21

each had 10 offer, We deemed Il not
amiss, and especially, as the Wings
have always been anxious for the De-
mocrats to meet them in discussion at
all theirmeetings, to address the fol-
lowing note (which will explain itself)
to the Editors ofthe organ in this place,
and received the reply annexed.
SOUTHERN ARGUS OFFICE ,
July 20, 1910.
Editors Of Columbus Democrat
Gent:
! observe in your paper
Of last Saturday, that public Meeting
will be held at each of the places ma
med therein, on the days appointed
therefor, and that speeches will be
made at the several points named, by
"gentlemen well qualified" &c. The
object of this note, is to inquire: 1
speakers on behalf of both politica
parties, a0;H be allosced to participate?
Or are these meetings designed only
for those who call themselve Demo.
Gratis. As the Wings are anx
ious to meet their democratic
friends in discussion on all tn,
political topics of the day, I hope the,
may notbe debarred from participating
on these occasions-on all other oc
easions, and at all times; since nothin
will afford the Wings more pleasur
than, for the Democrats to attend a
their meetings for similar purpose
which has ever been invited and wi
continue so to be.
| Please let me hear from you earl
to day on this subject-or if you d
not feel yourselves clothed with al
thoriy to give an affirmative answe
be so good as 10 refer me to those tht
are-so that l am enabled to receiy
a reply by this afternoon.
Yours sincerely,
/ E. B. DRAKE.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-07-21
5EoRGE WIGHTNAN. JOHN WIGHTz
JOHN WTGHTMAN & co.
liOTICE.

EO-all persons having charge d pane
l. for the county Of Lowndes or IN ihe g
poration that the poor house Is noE IsldT
the reception of the poor, and al thoss 9
have any paupers in charge vii bring tan
as no further expense will be pad iof Ea' :
them from The 9th day Of July ls4e .
undersigned are a COMMITTEE appOIniedg 7
Board of Police for Lowndes count! to E''
the same.
ELI ABBOTT,
r. NJ. TALlAFERRQ
P. B. WADE
Comm.ts'
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-07-21

Gov Nc. Mutt has issued his Pa.
nation against the Mississipa T-,;,, ,
declaring its charter forfeited. ~ !
bOad of Directors through their Drs.,...
J. B, Morgan have thundered q M
the Governor declaring him a Gonna, !,
olater of the constitution.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-07-21
For Real Estale N0"'!

For Real Estate AoA'..
virtue of a deed IN G .5s MS j
d by Reading s. Blouat = y p ,n 10
which is dolly recorded IN tne Bo5E .
Office of Lowrdes County, y H. 4 d
ID. page IS, S6 and 81, to se &c 1a.5 10 MS
ola pTomissory note IN sad d.. : Il -
Twill sell, at the Court Hou ST.. 4 Eslsisb
Columbus, "for notes OF the h's
Of Columbus" on the
third day Of 44agr't ls.S :
the following Lot or parcel q g.'sei - ?.
mart mar If lots number six and Se' s.-ss5.
number 2, north Of Man ST. =, rs 8
The north east corner Of sad u (,
running southwaidly along ana s
1G, Street. D feet more q x k i !
strikes the Brick Office oeeuPs .trr
Brigham and w. D: Ans, Srcs,
wardly, parallel With AhiItaIsI, Il ! ID z
Street TO Military Sheet u. -, 4 &c :
tary Street, 80 feet te nc og r.T y 4
according to the plan d the ned Te1sss
bus. for and during the uneAil's ,rgsi r.
wears from and after the Isl A
movable forever. :
Sale during g, .he u as1i Be- n eonTsyed
al IN me- as Trustee. pp0NR
ca N '''1 OVID Z Trs
Da,ed, Columbus IA July ls'V.
81.
NOTICE. ....,.s
rs hereby given to al gs s1i,5 d led J
2 he Estate of Isaac sml,9s roinisir'
ab.l I'm present nv accounts as se .ensrt
sl,a.' INV Probate Court tor ss'iH q syIl.
Adm. Of Est o
June. ?. 1910
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-07-21
Very respectfully,
WORTHINGTON s. CHAPMA,

Now one word In relation to the te-
nor of this reply. We did not expect
the Wings would be met with plump
and fiat denial to participate in the dis
cussion in these several meetings.
True, it is stated, that, "The days
appointed, are intended only for the
discussion Of Democratic principles.
But how,we ask, are Democratic prin-
ciples, or any other principles to be
discussed, unless there are opposite
parties to discuss them. 1.-THE princi-
piles and measures to be discussed,
possess excellenoes they no doubt will
be held up to the greatest advantage;
by those friendly to the same--if they
do not, every blemish,should be expos
ed, if such exist-and who is to do it?
not those who either cannot, or will
not see it,. and so. the matter would
be altogether, one sided affair.".
The assertion, that hereafter, the
Wings twill be met by the friends OF
equal rights and republican principles
is not quite sufficient The wings
wish TO meet their Democratic friends
no.c and hereafter also-at all times,
and at all places, for the purpose Of
comparing notes. Then why should
they shrink from it? If their cause is
just, and their principles pure, they
have. nothing to fear, il they are no
then why hold on to them? Should
they not rather cast them away, as I'm.
worthy of further attention? For our
self, not being enabled to see any GOOD
reason aclay our opponents should wisE
to discuss their own principles alone
we shall at present leave it for Others
to determine-hoping by the way, tina
no mischief turks beneath the Neal
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-07-21
Mr.. Editor

Allow Us room in yoar ;.
per TO call on Maj. A. J. CALBory
to allow his name to be run for the oas,. +
Lieut.. Colonel III. Militia.
MANY VOTERS
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-07-21

Mr.. Thos. J. Horsey, teller in the T. q
Mechanics Bank of South Carolina, Hen
~ B. Humphreys, and Charles son Of
Mr.. Horsey,were drowned at Morris Is.
land about 8 miles from the city. on sat
urday the 4ih July, whilst. on a fishing ex.
cursion, by the upselting of a sail boat