Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-01-21
0puLAR LECTURES ON THEoLoeb

I'd James Smith, on Theology, the charac-
d God, his power, goodness &c. And
here are either Skeptics or Infdels in our
immunity, they should by all means attend /;
,wkel convinced that, before the lucid COM
rssnsive and exalted description given of the
aser Of thc Creator, by Mr.. Smith, their
ssS must all fall to the ground whether they
acknowledge their error or not. But, if
the Arguments of Mr.. Smith there is some-
bna TO cause in6delity to tremble, there is
In more to interest and console the believe
no christian; who not only believes in the
,u,tence and digni6ed character Of a supreme
Ruerofthe universe, but also in the advent
,gFsrinrs and death of a saVior. The Ladies
-aways Interested and more devout in their
herngs in religious matters would find
heir evenings no doubt proftably and well
pent in attending these lectures;-wlrilst all
will be amply eompensated,to say nothing Of
The duty they owe, for sparing a portion Of
their time to attend the same.
Mr. s. lectures again on Saturday evening
4 eOrly candle lighting.
Posi- OFFICE MoNEY.--We are informed
that the "Coumbus g. Tombgby Transport
I@ Company, will pay SPECIE on all their
sws Of less denomination than five dol
lars, when prcsented The same Company
are paying their issues of a larger denomina-
ton halfn Alabama money giving four months
Post Notes Tor Oh. other half
There can be no doubt Of this fact, that Mr.
BNroN is to be the next candidate for the
Presidency after the next term of MIR. Var
Baen, should he be elected. This question
nBbeleyed by many does not admit Of a doubt
ndutcr has t'oo terms of service, should he b.
elected, JAMES X. Polk is to be the merit
thus Il viii be seen that the thing has beer
rranged by the Democracy foi the next TWEEN
y years to conc. But what Mr.. CAL
mUS and his friends will think Of this we are
unable to conjecture. lie, certainly Is nc
aken into the count thus far; whatever hop
nay be for him, after that. The only glor.
then, that he can have is, to render service
such men as undoubtedly will have preference
,nd place over hinton Benton and other
urhicf cook and scullion in the kitchen cab
nets Of the more fortunate. But viii Mr.. CA
mrS submit to this ! Can he bring his lOf
mind and towering genius down TO the perfo
nance Of acts TOO low for the greatest menr
intAe country! We think not. And fine coul
We think the high and chivalrous State
South Carolina certainly could not. I'll
spirit Of her Sumter, her Mercer, and h
hayne, is too highly imbued in the feelings
her O'hct sons to admit Of such thing. A
though agreeing with the present adminisht
uon on one animportant subject, it must not
'aGen lor granted that he can or viii follow Il
lead Of such men as Martin Van Buren,, To
Benton and others-men whom fortune al
mol merit, have elevated to the stations thC
now Occupy-and who unlike the mast
spirit Of the distinguished Carolinian, can s
uPno real pretention to greatness.
HMECALuoUN agrees with the Loco Foe
N his views on tie Sub, Treasury system, he
N sentiment with them on no other subjec
'nd when that one thing is attained, as no dou
VIII the present session Of Congress-
he people are wiling that one more expel
ment may be tried--be will have no furth
use Tor, nor connection with, them. And
mey have left him--it is because they know
ms act. And why should he A! lie is not o
o. hsm, nor, indeed, evor has been. His vie'
On one particular only, are incidentally, wi
uei's' whilst they widely differ in a thousa
@her respects, to say nothing Of the ieelr
mat sprung up at the memorable period Of {
0'ce bill-which yet wrancles in the bosom
every true-blooded State Rights man, as a de
~'e on mqmory's page-a wound-staun'
@'out not hcaled-that win burst forth WI
ue hrng elements Of faction and interest sh
yam be set in motion by party strife. and ~
eoual feeling-tOO diversified and strong
.'fp i'om warning against each other, W.
ne least proyocation invades the movi
pnnsOf either. We say that, Mr.. CALHo
anOi one Of them, nor, indeed, CAN be be-
Wy State Rightsman.
uWe are inclined to the. belief that
lsported death n Gen. Sam, Houston as h
ngoecurred in a rencontre with the Speal
othe Texas house Of Representatives, dur
aasbaic, isincorract, Our latest Toxas pap
make 10 mention Oft
Wealth cannot procure contentment, IL I