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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02
ExTRA-SEssIoN oFCoNGREss.

We presume the following matters will en-
gage the attention Of this session of Congress.
The adjustment Of tae sub-treasury, and up-
on lis ruins the establishment of better fiscal
agent, for the collection and disbursements, of
The public revenues, to eqIaze the currency.
Some plan will be proposed and adopted. We
believe it impracticable' for the majority to
unite upon a national bank. The institution of
some system will be ado pied both national and
cons:.i itutional, by which these ends can be et-
fected. II he situation of the American PEG.
pie requires the adoption ofmonied institutions
such as was the late U. s, Bank, COR the equi-
hzation Of the currency and for The collection,
and safe keeping, and disbursement ofthe pub
lie money, would it not be better TO settle this
abused and vexed question, by an alteration of
the constitution; 1t seems to US that all par
ties shonld be willing to bring this subject be-
fore the people for their judgement.
1t is said that revision and augmentation,
of the duties on imports will be another subject
for the consideration OF this extra session.
This will be considered, it is said, for the pur-
pose of raising an adequate revenue, to sup
ply the wants of the government. We shall
not object to this, provided the augmentation
of tariff duties, are imposed upon luxuries, and
not for the protection of northern manufacto-
ries. We shall oppose unequivocally the re.
vlval of the protection of tariff systems, if fnl
no other reason, the peace of our country de.
mands from us a public sentinel upon the
watch tower of liberty this course.
The distribution OF the money among the
several states arising from the sale ofpublic
lands, and temporary loar IF necessary, tt
supply the immediate wants of the Treasury
are spoken ofas subjects worthy of the actor
of theigovernment. Why these proceeds o
the public lands are to be distributed among
the several states, we are yet TO learn, but W,
presume that the government had become ma
ny in the discharge of the duties connectet
with this branch ofthe public business. w,
presume that this question refers to the propo
sition made by MIR. Clay in the last Congress
Much is necessary to be done for the countr,
and we have strong hopes of its accomplish
ment.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02

McLEoD.-We regret the efforts of few
misguided partisans,to effect the relation which
this state prisoner bears to the laws of this
country. VIII they sport with the rights ola
human being who stands accused ofan;ofence,
a conviction of which will deprive him of life,
merely for political purposes! Let the law
take its course ofjustice, and ifhe is convict
ed, by jury impartialy selected, the sacrifice
of his life must be made in atonement FOR the
preparation of his crime But never let it be
said OF the American people, that they per.
mitted their political feelings to enter the tenn
pies of justice, TO prejudice the minds of a
court or jury, against prisoner while on his
trial. We should forget for the time being
that Mcleod is rot an American citizen
The conductor ola public political journal who
would be influenced by feeling so base, de.
serves TO be consigned to a land of barbarism
where he could better exercise his heather
disposition.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02
THE VILLAGE PREACHER.
BY CHARLES MINER, ESQ.
"Father, forpive them!"

Go, proud infidel-search the ponderous
tones Of heather learning-explore the works
of Confucius-examine the precepts of Seneca,
and the writings of Socrales-collect all the
excellences Of the ancient and modern moral
lists, and point to a sentence equal to this SIM
pie prayer of the Saviour. Revled and insult
ed-suffering the grossest indignities, crowned
with thorns, and led away to die, no annihila-
ting curse breaks from his breast.--Sweet, pla-
cid as the inspiration Of mother for her NUS
ling, ascends prayer ofInercy for his enemies.
"Rather forgive Them" Oh! it was worthy oil
It's origin, and stamped with the bright seal oil
truth that bis mission was from heaven!
Acquaintance have you ever quarrelledl--
Friends have you differed! If he who is pure
and perfect forgave his bitterest enemies, dc
you well to cherish your anger! Brothers, tC
you the precept is imperative; you shall forgive
not seven times, but seven times seven!
Husbands and wives, you have no right tC
expect perfection in each other To err is the
lot Of humanity. Illness will sometimes make
you petuent, and disappointment ruffles the
smOothest temper. Guard, beseech you, will
unremitted vigilance, your passions, controlled
they are the genial heat that warns us along
the way Of hfe-ungoverned, they are consu
ming fires. Let your strife be one of respect
fol attentions, and conciliatory conduct. Cul
tvate, with care. the kind and gentle affections
of the heart. Plant not, but eradicate tn,
thorn that grows in your partners path. Abov,
all, let no feeling ofrevenge find harbor within
your breast; let the sun never 90 down on you
anger. A kind word-an obliging action
it be triAing concern-has power superio
to the harp OF David, in calming the billow
of the soul.
Revenge is as incompatible with happiness
as hostile TO religion. Let him whose hear
IS black with malice. and studious of revenge
walk through the fields when clothed with yer
due or adorned with flowers-to his eyes Their
is no beauty: the flowers TO him exhale no fra
france. Dark as his soul, nature is robed il
deepest sable. The smile Of beauty lights no
upon his bosom with joy: but the furies Of he
rage in his breast and render him as miserable
as he would wish the object of his hate.
But lei him lay his hand on his breast ant
saw aRevenge, cast thee from me; Fathe
forgive me, as forgive my enemies, "-an
nature assumes new and delightful garniture
Then. indeed, are meads verdant and flower
aa0rant--then is the music of the groves de
IioRtful to the ear, and the smiles OF vlrtuou
beauty lovely to his soul.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02

all laws which may be necess.,. esssssss
enumerated powers into efssa.:s, 10 carry Il,
perfect perfect and complete manner, and N the NOS
complete and imperfect name slu Tot il an II.
n have seen complete deyel t
RESIDENTS plan ola Bank. Il ;a puleni Of n,
py ms PLAINTIFF transmission Of -. possible a.,
pc effected, but the safety Of tba s se9venue Ia,
us Us, cannot be affected by the P,oPsO hc deOo.
The advantage of this secur; ;vs'aent's b 81
he lncalculated. fought not,,3 !. . The Duh
ed, unless it can be subs,aDip. III e felnq6isS
the Bank of the United Sta,s s Proved ~,
tutional. 'a'es Is uDeo...e:l
This, think, cannot be sati,r,..
MY speeches are recorded, and ot ofliy shown
hshed u necessary. They con, tan Dc fepub.
OF the best investigation / was sTl lhs rssab
the subject. ! am pursuade5 / 'o o,o gre "a
prove upon It, now, if had the Dooa nQ m.
vestlgatlon the subject, which i Ian ci n.
| am, Sir, your friend, &c u''enO,
(Slgned) WIN. H. CRAVE.
Vi. lEGERsoLL- ESQ. iVRD.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02

The Er- Honorable Charles Mitchell IS
sin limbo." He did not when he was taken'
attempt to avail himself of his contingent
friends" but tried hard to make deposit OF
$4,000 in the St. Lawrence river. lie was
arrested on the 9th ultimo, at Long Point, on
the St Lawrance, four miles from Montreal,
Lower Canada. 1t is thought that he Will
have to leave off his financial operations, and
adopt an art of sing, sing. lie is pretty sub
;ect for music. We have no doubt but what
he win split into by the harmonical sounds Of
his pick axe, many stone, under The infiu-
ences of Sing, Sing, ex,and other bright spring
shall cheer the honest and free.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02

WILLIS G. CARRoLL-the murderer of the
Rev. Isaac Lindsey, of Summer county, Ten
nessee, for whose apprehension a reward of
$500 was offered, was arrested few DAYS
since IN the Cherokee Nation, by Capt. w. R.
Summers, assisted by Mr.. Mussett, and seve-
raj othC citizens of Van Burer, wh1 YOU / ared
and for the purpose ofeffecting his arrest. Tie
murder was committed in December last, TO OBJ
tain'the paltry sum of one hundred dollars,
which the murderer knew was in the possess
sion of his victim. Carrollis now on board the
steamer fremont, on his way to Tennessee,
under a proper guard Little Rock Gazette
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02

Mr.. Typer, of Macon Georgia, who refused
while acting as postmaster at that city, dur
ing the administration Of Mr.. Van Buren,, to
visit political meeting and otherwise take
part in influencing elections, was turned out.
The tables1 have urned,and MIR. Tyner whose
only fault was, he refused "to bring the patro-
mage ofthe government into conflict with the
freedom of the elections" has been re-appon-
ted. Mr.. Tyner, was knownto be an honest
and faithful public officer
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
~ Ty...I..

o James Brooks, Esq:
WASHINGTON, May a, lS4l.
"The flag which was in the midst and thich-
est of the STRIFE" and was committed to your
care on the Tippecanoe battle-ground by the
surviving soldiers of that memorable field, and
which they commanded you to bear to this me-
tropolis as a speaking emblem Of the valor OF
their old commander and of the perlls he had
undergone, has been delivered over to my
hands, and will be paced by me among the
honored trophies Of the Republic. The account
which was given me some years STo, by the
gallant Ensign now no more, who upheit that
banner amid the perils of the fight, had pre-
pared me TO expect TO see it as it is, gashed by
tho tomahawk and rent by balls. That En-
sign alone, and of all the officers, with but
twenty men ofthe gallant company over which,
when the sun went down, that flag so proudly
waved, survived TO tell in the morning of the
hazards Of that terrible night. From that brave
soldier, who afterwards held high place in the
hearts Of the people of In1iaha, learned pro-
perry to appreciate the fearless bearing and no.
Die conduct OF the patriotic citizen who has so
recently exchanged this earthly tabernacle of
clay for one that endureth forever. Death is
the common heritage Of all mankind; but so TO
live as that the darkness Of the grave shall not
obscure our names, and that they be placed in
close association with the names of the great
and good who have gone before and who are
20 come after u, makes death itself consum-
nation rather TO be wished than feared, and
throws light of glory over the grave. Such,
now, is the condition of "the old commander
into whose hands, when you received this flag.
you so joyously anticipated its delivery. His
deeds arc now "enrolled in tie CAPITOL" and
this banner shall be preserved as memorial
OF battle well bought, aud Of a victory most
nobly won.
pray you, sir, TO accept assurances of my
great respect. JOHN TYLER.
The bearer Oft the flag at the battle OF Tippe-
canoe, alluded TO IN the above reply of the Pre-
sldent, some OF our readers may not recolect.
was Ensign TlptoE, Tennessean by birth, who
started from home with only his axe for pa
tnmony, and who subsequently became Sc
nator IN the Congress of the United States,
and one OF tho most distinguished men in Indi
ana. vi him the anecdote is narrated, we
have seen in the public journals, where Gener-
al HARRISON is represented as riding UP in the
heat OF the battle, nquring of the young Tip
ton. "Where is your captain!" "Dead! sir"
"Your lieutenant" "Dead! SIR" Your second
lieutenant" "Dead! sir" eYour Ensi0nlr
"He stands before you!" where Upton then
stood, holding and defending this very fac, but
80 covered with dirt and so besmeared with
blood that Gen. Harrison scarcely knew him,
"Hod on" said Harrison, "for a moment long.
or; l will reinforce you;" and he rode off ant
led up there the company of Capt. Robb; BY
which time, or soon after, Of the seventy-fivt
men under Captain Spencer, there were onl,
ten or twelve left not killed or wounded; in tbi,
company was this flag.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02
MUSINGS,

MOOiNOEot
BY AMELIA, OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.
wandered out one summer night
Twas when my years were few;
The breeze was singing IN the hight,
And ] was singing ton.
The moonbeams lay upon the hill,
The shadows in the vale,
And here and there leaping rill
Was laughing on the gale.
One feecy cloud upon the air,
Was all that met my eyes;
II floated like an angel there
Between me ard the skies.
l clapped my hands md waTbled wild,
AS here anc there flew;
For j was but a careless child,
And did as children do.
The waves came dancing Ger the sea
In bright and glittering bands,
Like children wild with glee
They linked their dimpled hands.
They linked their hands--but ere | caught
Their sprinkled drops of dew,
They kissed my feet. and quick as thought
Away the ripples flew.
The twilight hours like birds flew by,
AS lightly and as free;
Ten thousand stars were in the sky,
Ten thousand in the sea;
For every wave with dimpled cheek
That leaped upon the air
Had caught star in its embrace,
And held it trembling there.
The young moon, too, with upturned sides,
Her mirror'd beauty gave;
And as the bark at anchor rides
She rode upon the wave,
The sea was like the heaven above,
AS perfect and as whole,
Save that 1t seemed to thrill with love
AS thrills the immortal soul.
The leaves, by spirit voices stir'd,
Made murmurs on the air
Low murmurs that my spirit heard,
And answered with prayer!
For twas upon the dewy sod,
Beside the moaning seas,
Ilearned at first to worship God,
And sing such strains as these.
The flowers, all folded to their dreams,
Were bowed in slumber free,
by breezy NUS, anu uluIuluIluS SISdHioi
Wher'er they CHANGED TO be.
No guilty tears had they to weep,
No sins to be forgiven;
They closed their eyes and went to sleep
Right in the face of heaven.
No costly raiment round them shone,
No Jewels from the sea,
Yet Soc5mon upon his throne
Was ne'er arrayed like one of these:
And lust as free fror. guilt and art,
Were lovely human flowers,
Ere Sorrow set her bleeding hSart
On this fair world of ours.
/ have heard the laughing wind behind,
A playing with my hair
The breezy fingers OF the wind,
How cool and moist they were!
heard the night bird warbing DER
It's soft enchanting strain
never heard such sounds before,
And never shall again.
Then wherefore,wea such strains asIthesC
And singthem day by. day,
When every bird upon the breeze
Can sing a sweeter lay
I'd give the world for their sweet art,
The simple, the divine;
I'D give the world to melt one heart
As they had melted mine.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02

A destructive fire occurred at St. Louis on
the morning of the Sd ult. by which the Sub
Treasury building was consumed, but the mo-
ney and papers saved. Entire loss 5000 dol
lars. Insurance 10000 dollars.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02
PRESENTATION OF THE TIPPECA.
NOE FLA


To the President Of the Unill8 States:
New YoRK. May ], lS4l.
In May last, on the TipPecanoe battle |
ground, in presence Of some thlrty-thousand /
people, was intrusted by the surviving soldiers
Of that memorable field with the flag that was
in the midst and thckest Of the strife, which |
was commanded 10 take TO this commercial me-
tropolis, to be displayed here, before our fellow
citizens, as a living, speaking emblem Of the
valor of their old commander, and of the perils
ne had undergone. When the political contest
was over, On which his courage had been ques-
tioned,) and the People had seated him as Pre-
sident in the White House at Washington,
was also TO bear It there, and, in the name of
his fellow-soldiers, requested HIM to deposite il
among the honored trophies Of the Republic. /
promised on that ground to execute this COM
missisn, with an earnest conviction of coming
success-that the forty-two FOUNDER of the en-
pire State should herald its arrival there; but,
IN tho midst of scenes so eventful as those of
March, put off the duty, in the hope of a
more quiet day, when, now, alas! there is the
quiet Of the gravel
| see, therefore, no way so proper to obey the
orders Of the brave men Of 'Tippecanoe as to
Law this flag before you, the successor, for whom
were the dying injunctions of their illustrious
Chief, and upon whom his Office, and, trust
his spirit, has fallen, with the request that yor
will carry out the wish of his compatriots il
arms by depositing it among the trophies of the
Republic. | beg you, in their name, most ten
derby to cherish il. Other flags of our coun
trymen have, no doubt, been as CALAMITY de
Tended, and were as glorious on land or sea
but, while they may have won but single ship
or single field, this has the high honor of win
ming whole States, Of conquering empires, IN
deed. An old Eagle like this, borne by tn
pioneers Of the wilderness, that has added {
the reign Of the cross the reign Of liberty an
law, becomes holy emblem, with its in ho
SignO Uinces upon it, crying out as from III
spirit Of the past to the future, and which, a
the country becomes older and greater, become
to all posterity hoer and dearer.
have the honor TO be yours, respectfully,
JAMES BROOKS.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02

HE RULING PAssIoN.--CGsar folded his
rooe around him, and fell with dignity, seven
al the base OF Pompey's Statue" John Adams
oied on the 9TH of July 1896, the fiftieth An
nlVerSary OF American independence, with the
WORD "IndedePendence" on his lips--Thomas
1eUerSon's last words, on the same day, were
-" warn ne Committee [of Public Safetyl Of
u'ear danger"-his mind thus, even in his la.
Jest moment OF existence, reverting to the ear
y CRISIS OF the Revolution. Napoleon died
WIN the professional phrase "Tete d'arnas''
trembling on his tongue. The last words Of
~ our own iamented Harrison, Supposed to be
addressed to the Vice Presidency were-nS;r.
!. ao1sn you 10 understand the true principles 81
u'e -, uooernnneu. 4 aciSh them carried out.
ASK nothing more. "-Raleigh Register.
p,-..n a -
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For the Argus.
FRIENDSHIP.

Oh, say not, that "FrlendsmP Is onl'
A shadow, that follows the great md amt
A phantom. that stalks after honor IN h Ia, at
But leaves the wretch'G 10 %e5P I' = ,5y powe
Friendship be mine, to HckrlO 1s;,v hour;
Kind soother of care, IN adVels H. As fsl
Though the mass may condemn -
and untrue, .;,hs,l The cyl
Thou art found with the iai'''
the fec. .,t;ons vii D
Most cherished thy sacred em osn}s to tiss.
Byher who now offers, this AIPH0S.
colrmbu. Miss. Nav y, 1871.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02

GEN. JACKSON IN FAVOR OF azn,|oetent to q
a Bank of the United States, III by the Go
the duties which may be req9l III as not to Il
eminent, might be so organl-ToSr the reserve
fringe on our delegated powers o,tertain doud
rights of the States, | do noI ga a. upon to fun
And the Executive been calle ,3,n 1 the du
ish the project ofsuch an MS cbeerfnllg Pc
would have would have oesn .o Message.
formed.s-Gen. Jackson's Ve'O ~
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02

a PRINCELY KMPLoYMENT.-CoLLEc
BEAGLEs.--Prince Albert has won asovereign
we think he is in fair way to gain a Crown.
Beagles, rare and beautiful. What things these
rrnces are. Will.the European papers be
KIND enough to inform the American gentle
men, how many Asses were in Windsor Park
the day the noble Prince, hunted his fourteen
couple ofbeagles for the first time1
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02

INDIANA ELEcT1oNs.-It is stated in the
Cincinnati Gazette, that White, the Wing
candidate for Congress, is running ahead OF his
opponent Carr, Locofoco, finely, and is sure
of his election by a small majority. The W higs
have carried the election in every district but
one, wings, locofoco.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02
che southern araus.
COLUMBUS, MI;:.:;::;;:::.i.:,JUNE ., ls4l
REPUBLICAN WING TICKET.
FOR GOVERNOR,

FOR GOVERNOR,
ID. o. SHATTUCK, of Carroll,
FOR CONGRESS-
A. l.. BINGAMAN, of Adams.
WIN. R. HARLEY, of Marshal.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE
l.. G. GALLOWAY, OF Holmes
FOR STATE TREASURER.
WIN. &. CRAWLEY, of Perry.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL
ROBERT HUGHES, of Kinds.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02

A lady happening to the misfortune of hav
ing her husband hang himself on an apple tree
the wife of neighbor Immediately came to
beg branch ofthat tree,to have it grated into
her Orchard, for who knows" said she "but
it may bear the same kind of fruit"
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02

A Fire III New York, broke out in Pearl
Street, near Wall on Friday night the 9th ult.
which destroyed property, exclusive of bull
dings to the amount of from S25OOOO to
100000 1t is probable that it is the work of
an incendiary, and the result of the suspension
of tire special fire watch, which had for some
time been supported at an expense of $4,000
YEARLY
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02

Fortune is painted blind, that sac to oh her
blush TO behold the fools who belong
An the energy of the hero ana In. - in I
ence of the philosopher may find sc0P'
cultivation of the farm.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02

the world with dispatches; and on his very
first movement towards the ship which Is to
carry lin he is struck dead with apoplexy!"
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02

Jyneualled MaEigniy.-HiYs N. II Patriot,
IN noticing the death Of the editor of the Bos-
ton Atlas, ssys-'As reward for imposture,.
and falsehood, federal editor is sent out of
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02

Ifvou are determined to be Po9i, nd psnnI
hard. and YOU viii soon be ragged anu
less, to your hears content.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-06-02

AS the subject ofthe United States Bank is
likely to become one.of absorbing interest, es-
pecially during the present sessionof Congress.
we copy into our paper from the Charleston
Courier, letter from Mr.. Madison and an
other from Mr.. Crawford, on the unconstitu-
tionality of such an Institution. The source
fromwhich these letters Gomez the force & clear
less with which the SUBJECTS treated, the ex-
perience aid wisdom of the writers, and the
circumstances under which these opinions
were expressed by these venerable, patriots,
when they had retired from the scenes of par
ty contests and in the calm enjoyment of do
mestic life were actuated by no other motive,
in regard 70 public measures but their coun-
try's prosperity, entitlei them to the profound
est respect and attention.