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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19

Gates the position that degraded free negro
is "a competent ,oitneSs in all The Courts Of the
United States, !" in which every citizen is La
bic TO be tried for his life, his liberty and his
property.
Sin the legal acceptation of the term, a
SLAVE is not man, neither are slaves included
in the proposition that.'a men are born equal"
1t refers only to .freemen between whom, the
Constitution makes no distinction. II follows
then, that free negroes are competent Witness
es in all the courts ofthe United States, unless
there be statute of Congress to the contrary.
Congress can PASS no statute to the contrary,
because in the eighteen powers given to Con-
gress by the Constitution, no authority is gran
ted to make such a law; and it is further pro-
vided in article 10th of the Amendments to the
Constitutions that "the powers not delega ted
to the United States, are reserved to the
States respectively, or to the People" The
Legislature of the States might prohibit the
testimony of free negroes within their respec-
tive Jurisdictions, but Congress is forbidden to
do so.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19

By the provisions Of the treaty of
1917 between this country aud Great
Britain, either party could increase IFS
armament on the lakes, by first giving
the other six months notice of such In
tention. The British Government
gave notice TO the President of tie
United States, in November, 1888,
that that Government had found it ne
cessary TO increase their armament on
the lakes. This they have since done
by an addition of several armed stea-
mers. Now, the country will natural
ly ask what steps were taken by our
Government, on the receipt Of this
notice? Was any effort made by the
Locofoco Administration TO procure
corresponding increase of the Amer
lean armament on those waters?--
None, were understood; not the least.
Mr.. Van Buren, seems to have suppo-
sed that it was perfectly proper and
safe TO allow the British Government
to increase its force upon the lakes to
any extent, while our whole frontier
was left Enthusiastically Jour
nal.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19

passed. that certain fact should exist
the passage Of the law is conclusive
evidence of the existence of the fact.
All who derive any interest under the
law, or who have aninterest against it,
are concluded. Thus, before a bill
of Auainder could be legally passed,
the parliament had, first, to ascertain
the fact Of treason-the passage of the
law was conclusive evidence of that
fact, and whilst L:he law remained in
force, the heirs Of the person attained,
ifthey sued for his property, could not
aver or prove the contrary. 30 the
parliament Of Great Britain, and the
State legislatures, before the constItu-
ton of the United States was adopted,
had power to pass laws conhscatlng the
pronar,v of traitors or Gisaffected per-
sons. Butbefore these laws could be
legally passed, the facts of treason or
d;safection had to be ascertained, and
the passage of the law estopped the
heirs from showing the fact to be 9th
erwise,. So the legislature must
Judge of the qualifications of its MEM
bers, and ifthe constitution requires a
freehold qualification, it must exist
But it cannot be averred that partic-
ular law was passed by a majority Of
one or two only, and that some three
or four, who voted for the law, were
not freehoIders, because the legislature
was the judge of the fact Of their quail
6cations.
The third article and sixteenth sec
ton Of the constitution says, teach
house of the legislature shall have all
power necessary for a branch of the
legislature Of a free and independent
state" Ifitbe (as it undoubtedly is
a necessary power, to judge whether
certain facts exist, before the legisla-
ture is constitutionally entitled to act,
it could not constitutionaily act with
out first knowing the fact Of publication
and although they may have been mis-
taken or corrupt, in their conclusions
Of fact, it is not, in my judgment, the
subject ofinquiry in suits instituted by
third persons, claiming interest under
the act. My opinion, therefore, is, that
the law was referred and published az
required by the constitution.
CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19
JOHN D. FREEMAN.

In the Mississippi Free Trader of SePtem-
Der Sd, 1910, there is portion Of a speech
delivered at Port Gibson by the celebrated
Loco-Foco orator John d. Freeman, of "Old
Brindle," g. @Tickle me. Blly,"-memory.
The'following is an extract from that produc-
ton Of this CITED youth,and we copy it,for the
purpose ofattracting attention to the opinionsof
this child OF genius,who Is at this time figuring
so largely in the public eye as the travelling adj
UocGts Of DIR. Gwin and the facetious and elo-
quent candidate for the Office of Attorney Gen.
eraI Of the Stale. How far the doctrines ex-
pressed in this address accord with the SEN
timents Of the people in this meridian,we leave
it to the voters Of Mississippi to determine at
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19

some agency in the affair, we venture
TO say, that, ifso, he has acted wilhout
orders from his superiors. No officer OF
the regular service would originate
such an outrage.
1t must be remembered that Gener-
al Clilherow and Sir Richard Jackson
are both absent from the lower PROV
lnce, lat Kingston,) and we feel assur-
red that as soon as the outrage is
brought 10 their knowledge every
thing will be done that justice requires.
NJ Y. Com. AdU.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19
SOUTHERN ARGUS.
COLUMBUS MIss.:::ocToBER, 19.1e41,
T CANDIDATES IN

Who are DESTROYS of having their names in
serted on the GENERAL WING TICKET,
are requested to make it known at the office
as soon as practicable. The printers fee will
be required IN advance. PUBLISHER.
PISA press cannot be supported without
patronage, nor can party be sustained With
out press. There are some individuals who
are candidates for highly responsible offices
who are neither subscribers for this paper nor
have they:authorised the annunciation of their
names in it, at least in the only Mariner recog-
nized at this Office to wit; by the payment of
the printers bill.
This press has done all that was in its power
to sustain the principles upon which these gen.
tlemen. have canvassed and is will continue to
do so; but we shall not introduce any individu-
ais names whatsoever in the General Wbig
Ticket, which we are now making out, unless
he comply with the usual terms; the more es.
Pecially shall we observe this course towards
wings who are not subscribers for our paper.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19
BANKRUPT

When we first published an extract
from an Ohio paper, With some com
ments of our own in relation to the
probable repeal Of the Bankrupt Law
by the Locofocos, we of course expec-
ted ii to be denied. We discover,
however, in the last .Mississippian, in
an article in reply TO an intimation of
the Creole, that Messrs. Gwin and
Thompson would, if elected, and it
became party measure, vote for the
repeal of this humane and salutary
law, the following language which is
rather ominous of something: "They
(Gwin and Thompson) will faithfully
represent the wishes of a majority of
their constituents upon this subject:
but they will vote for an amendment
to the present Bankrupt Bill, en-
bracing corporations as well as indi-
viduals."
Now we all know with how much
trouble aud difficulty the Wings, on
account ofthe opposition of the Loco
foco party passed this bill, and the vote
in the House of Representatives was
close almost beyond precedent. The
Locos are determined to agitate its re-
peal next winter, and just so sure as
they attemptit, will it be accomplished
as some who voted for it are now OPP
posed to it. Messrs. Gwin and Tbomp-
son will, Of course, have to go against
it in its present shape, for the party
are opposed TO it, unless it embrace
corporations. We would be in favor
Of letting it remain as tits, as it is COM
prehensive enough in its provisions TO
include all classes Of individuals. 1t
would be the EXTREMIST Of folly TO lose
ait Of lis advantages IN pursuing an alb
straction, as Congress never will be
willing to give the General Govern
ment such an immense power over the
institutions of the States, and those
who are against the law are aware Of
it, hence their only object is to use this
cry as a means of repeating it. We,
therefore, warn the people, that if they
elect a Democratic Congress, they
will be left in their present hopeless
and ruined condition. Ifthere are a
majority Of Locos in Congress, the re-
peal of the law is certain.-TrHe IS
sue.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19
A GOOD MAN HAS FALLEN.

The Hon. WILLIAM Z. AMBER
SON IS, no more. He died at the resi-
dence of DR.. Dodd in BoIiver County
at 81 O'Clock 2 NJ last Friday. He had
gone up for the purpose of attending
Court, was attacked with the prevail
ing epidemic, on Tuesday, and on
Friday evening breathed his last.
Oar fellow citizens n. D. Coleman
was with him during his illness, and
he writes us that he received every at
tentlon that could be given him.
DR.. Dodd his Physician, and Mr..
MComick, are mentioned as being
particularly attentive to him.
We have Language to- xpress
our admiration of him while living, or
our regret at his death. He was one
OF Gods noblest works, and his memo
~ will long be cherished in the hearts
OF all who knew him. Peace to his
ashes, and may he who "tempereth
the wind to the shorn land" support
and solace his afflicted family, under
this avowal blow, for HE alone, can
heal the bruised and broken he arted.
Vicksbuyg Whig.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19

We had intended to give the Democrat a
"ru6," for the pieces which have lately ap-
peared in that paper so derogatory and unjust
to Judge Shattuck, in regard to his connection
with hcEwing. King q Cos. Banking con-
Germ, but finding an article in the True Issue
ready to hand, we shalt postpone our COM
ments, and extract those of the True Issue.
In our next, we shall give correct state
ment of this matter based upon the "Docu-
mems" from which the Democrat has fabrica-
ted its charges.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19
THE SEIZURE OF GRoGAN.

THE SEIZURE OF GROGAN.
There seems no reason to doubt
that a gross outrage has been commit
ted in the violent seizure Of this man
Ian outrage which must be promptly
atoned for and punished, no matter
how great has been the misconduct of
the Individual We entertain the con-
viction that the proper demand will be
made by our government,and the pro-
per steps be taken by that of Canada;
and in the meantime it is devoutly
to be hoped that no harsh measures oil
retaliation will be. taken either in Yer
mont or elsewhere.
Dispositions giving minute account
of the transactions were read few
DAYS since before a meeting held II
Vermont and these have been pub
fished in some Of the Boston pa
pers.
The captors are said to have worr
the uniform of British soldiers-the,
are described as dragoons-and the.
are said to have been dismissed
Missisquoi bay by a sergeant belong
ing to Capt. Jones company Of lIgh
Dragons.
/ All this may be true, yet we ieel con
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19
A word about Mississippi anti-bond

A word about Mississippi anti-bOnd-
paying, and the assumption Of the
debts of the States. We have never
justified Mississippiin her refusal TO
pay her bonds; because, we have not
seen sufficient evidence TO convince
us that she is right in refusing.-Ad-
rertiseT.
The great anti-bond paying lumina-
ry of Mississippi is, however, Loco
foco and a Locoloco Governor; and
the Locofoco party in that State, with
the exception Of precious few il
whose breasts the sparks of honesty
are not yet wholly extinct, constitute
the anli-bond paying party. Cover.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19

We are authorised by the friends of each
gentleman to state, that it is expected that
Ovid P. Brown, Esq, and Mr.. B G. Hen
bricks, ST., will, at Columbus, on Saturday pre-
ceding the election day, discuss the subject OF
the liability Of Mississippi for the payment o.
The Union Bank State Bonds.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19

Col. B1NGAMAN.-This gentleman was
lately at Holly Springs, and is canvassing with
great success the northern part of this State.
Froma letter which we have lately seen from
him, we think 1t probable that he will be at this
place, either on or before the day of the cleo
ton
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19

We copy into TO days paper a portion o.
Mr.. George S. Yerger's address on The State
Bonds. We shall conclude it in our next.
1t is very able and convincing argument in
favor of the liability of the State, and is enti-
tied to a most attentive perusaL
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19
The PHILADELPHIA Enonirer ., Voc

The Philadelphia Enquirer oil yes
terday says:
"We yesterday saw gentleman who
had just left Utica. He left that place
on the evening of Tuesday last, and
states that the stories that have reach
this quarter, of excitement, probable
war, &C.; appeared to him, while on
the spot greatly exaggerated. He
travelled considerably out of his route
in order TO visit Utica, under the inn
preston that the whole population
would be &agitated absorbed in the Nc
Leod case. On the contrary, he found
the masses paying very little attention
TO it, not more than is usually paid to
murder case in Philadelphia. The
witnesses,the reporters, and the news
mongers, were of course, making the
most of the matter; and it was thought
that much contradictory testimony
would be submitted, but that the ac-
cused would be able to prove an
abb. He saw no "patriots'' and be-
lieves that many of the rumors that
have found their way into the public
journals should be considered deci-
ded humbug."-NationdL MteUigencer
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19

We ask attention to the extracts, which we
make from the presses in other States, in re-
gard to the course pursued by the Loco Foco
party in Mississippi in repudiaIing the State
Bonds.
"Oh wad some power the giftie gle US
To see oursels as others see u.s."
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19

his "new way Of paying old debts"
may give him some chance of be-
ing selected as the next Locoloco
candidate for the Vice-Presidency.
Lou. JON.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19

The Georgia Elections have gone against
the Wings. In fifty three counties, from which
we have heard, McDonald's majority for Gov
ernor, over Dawson is I,O9O.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19
A NEW WING JOURNAL.
AT WASHINGTONC CITY

VES1E undersigned have been induced
II by recent events TO commence the
publication Of new Wing Journal at the
seat of the General Government. The
scheme has been stimulated into immedi-
ate development by the extraordinary de-
lection Ito use no harsher term) Of por-
ton of the Wing party, and by the gen.
eraI feeling Of indignation which is mani
tested in all directions at the mischievous
and fratricidal purposes of a few ambi-
tious or selfish politicians, who aim 10 de-
stroy the fruits ofthe glorious struggle of
$40.
Ne shall raise the true Wing standard
and do battle TO the best of our abilities
for the integrity of the great Wing party,
and the consummation of all the reforms
contended for in the late canvass. We
shall go for such an Administration of
public affairs as will NEE: the generous
confidence and fulfil the patriotic expec.
tations of the American People; and, in
furtherance ofthese objects, we shall ded-
icate the experience of many years, and
zeal for the great cause which the vicissi.
tudes of time have in no degree abated.
Prompted, as we are, 10 this task by
the advice ofthe Wings in all quarters, we
shall expect jealous cooperation in our
plan on the part of members of Congress
and Others.
The subscription price of the paper
(Which is to be semi weekly in the recess
and thrice a week during the sessions of
Congress) will be five dollars per annum,
invariably in advance.
John H. PLEASANTS,
JOHN S. GALLAHER.
70 Wing papers generally are reques-
ted TO copy this notice.
Il
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19

THE Subscriber having taken the
Large Ware House erected last season,
by Messrs. L. ]. Garner & Co., respect
fully tenders his services 10 the custom,
ers of the late concern, and the public gen.
orally, as a Commission, Receiving, and
Forwarding Merchant. The House is
now undergoing thorough Repair, hich
with an addition of74 by 90 feet, entirely
abore The late high scater mark, will ena
bic him to store 1000 Bales of Cotton IN
der shelter.
He will also be prepared TO receive on
Consignment, Groceries and Country Pro-
duce. Returns of all Consignments made
as soon as Sales are affected. As he will
reside within few hundred yards of the
Ware House, the public can be assured
of his personal attention to any business
entrusted to his care.
J. A. PERRY.
Refer to, Hand & Huddleston, Toom-
err Haden & Co., Abram Murdoch, Co.
htmBus, Mississippi. Toomer Gay & Co,
Hodge &. Pitt, S. ]. Lovely, & Co., No.
bile, Jno. ]. Goodwin, New Orleans.
Westport, Mississippi, Oct. 1s41.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19
Drugs and Medicines.

ENHE Subscribers are now receiving direct
L from Importers and Manufacturers in
the Northern and Eastern cities, large
additions to their former stock of Drugs,
which they are disposed to sell at the very
lowest prices. and on most liberal terms,
and respectfully invite the attention of
buyers TO their stock.
J. C. DU BOSE & CO.,
Late Du Bose & Rolf,
WHOLESALE DRUGGIsTs,
No. 80, Water st.
Mobile, Ala
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
r ETTERS of Administration were graft
Lied to the undersigned, by the Probates
Court ofIlowndes County, on the estate Of
John s. Furr decd on the first monday in
June last, all persons indebted to said deceased
viii call and make payment and those having
claims viii present them IN tie tF1e nEaSa'7'l
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19
SUPERIOR COURT OF CHANCERY, !
OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, FOR THE
FOURTH CHANCERY DISTRICT.
DECEMBER TERN, l64l.
Mi les Love, Administrator of }
David Love, ct. al.

VS..
Mary A. Bell, Robert Shotwell, !
VIM. A. Verrell Nicholas J. Moore
Cynthia Finley ct. al.
81 t appearing to the satisfaction ofthe
q Chancellor, upon opening the matters
of this cause, that the said William A.
Verrel, Nicholas ]. Moore, and Cynthia
Finley, are not citizens Of the State of
Mississippi, and that they reside beyond the
limits Of the same, so that the ordinary
process of this Court cannot be served on
them. It is therefore ordered, that pub
.icaton be made, fer the said defendants
10 appear before the said Chancellor at
the term of said Court to be holden on the
Second Monday an December nert,
at the Court House in the town of Colum.
bus, county of Lowndes, in the District
aforesaid of the State of Mississippi, then
and there TO plead, answer or demur to
The bill of complaint, IN this cause fled,
Or the several allegations therein contain.
ed will be as TO said defendants taken as
confessed, ind such order or decree be
made thereon, as may seem meet.
r. l.. DIXON, Clerk.
By NJ. MCCARTHY, D. G.
Columbus, Miss. Oct. Is, 1871. pf. 15d
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19
PAINTS.

PAINTS.
4OO KEGS Pure White Lead.
375 Do. No. /. do do.
500 Do. Noa do do.
Il OU Do. Spanish Brown,
ID Do. Yellow Ochre,
$50 Do. Black p.in.
$50 LBS. Chrome Green,
AOO Dc. Chrome Yellow,
1000 Lbs. Venetian Red.
5 900 10 so.n;., Whit.
y OOO Do. Putty,
1UO Do. Prussian Blue,
OUU Do. Pure Ground verdigris.
Allof which will be sold at the lowest prices.
]. C. DU BOSE & CO.,
Late Du Bose & Rolf;
No. 80, Water st
Oct. Is41, Mobile.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-19
John Fl. PLEASANTS,
JOHN S. GALLAHER.

70 Wing papers generally are reques.
ted TO copy this notice.
Richmond, Sept 1641.
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