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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-03-13
MIR. REFORM

Uniformed by the Secretary Of tie Ftsnklin Ac.
adtmy, laat Mr.. Payne, the superintendent, Of tbr
rale department, has now under his chatgt TWEEN
tyeehl Pupils, and he fully shows to ,he Tus
res That he is a workman which no, deh ne: ia
bs ashamed"
The strict discipline and coed order mani'v.,.
ed the school, proves him to b. equal to any
teacher ever employed in that department
Mr.. Mclean is superintendent Of the female
department, and has sixiy's;x pupils under bis
charge, making in all ninety four scholars 10 fesu.
lar attendance,
The board of Trustees are highly sraiided with
/ he most excellent plans Of that gentleman in
conducting this department; and are proud 10
ssy ihnl tbs branch has never been more ably
7ducird since ito formation.
GEO. NJ. MULLEN,
E,rYglogt
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-03-13
A NEW INVENTION

On Tuesday last we, in company With several
cher gentlemen capable Of judging, visited the
shop q our iownsman, Mr.. Watkins, to examine
splough recently invented by Col. NJ. Mimms
enl son, Of 0kthbeha county of This state. The
construction Of the machine is 80 simple, that any
maa can suit II TO the work he may be- required
Y DO 20 very short space Of time II admits 81
the adaptation Of six OF seven plough hoes. VIZ.
tuvning-shoye, halG-shovcl, co,nmon shovel, 5000.
Ter, s~csp;and c. utter.
great desideraium is secured 10 the public BY
the invention, that is, tina, the durability Of thi.
plough canno, be disputed, ils material being en-
inely Of wrought iron. Another important mat
isEls gained to the planter which We think vii
no'be overlooked, that is the weghi-i, varies bu
little il any an all, from the ligh'ss one hor-,
P'oughs nog - use.
The depth Of tae furo~ !. easily obtained b,
tue action Of a brace, superceedng the nccs..ii,
Ola cleyis o. back.baud N the gearing.
We understand that Col. Mrmms Inns apple,
for letters patent, aad will be able 10 dispose o
ihisYa'utble auxiliary which he ha. spent nucl
lime on, 10 our planters at such rates a. vail MAC,
il IN the power Of all
We particularly recommend those Of our flcpd
10 call and examine This machine, who feel ~
s.erest in The advancement Of labor saving a.
r,cailurul pursuits.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-03-13

ljF WE are authorized TO announce COL.
CHAPMAN LEVY. asa candidate for
the office Of Governor of ihe State Of Mississippi,
a, the election to be held next November.
tr We are authorized 10 announce ELI
ABBOTer. as a candidate Coz the office OF
Sheriff, al tho ensuing November election.
t. Wa are authorized to announce Ster-
ling ~. lester, a. a candidate for Clerk
Of the Circuit court Of Lowndes County at the
next November election.
70 We are authorized 10 announce John
-. montgomery, as y candidate Tor the
Office oil Clerk Of the Circuit cout, Of Lowndes
county al our next election.
to We are authorized 10 announce Ii. g.
WcDirick. as a candidate for the office Major
oil Lnandes County. Election to take place OF
tue 10h Of March next.
0.y- WE are are eulhorzad TO nnnounc Sam
uel Davis, as candidate for the flee o
Major ol Liwndes County. Election 10 lal .
place 90 tie 10th Of Mnfch next.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-03-13
For The Democrat.
EPlr0ME OF TEXAS INTELLIGENCE.

January 10th iSil
Congress is still in session at Austin preceding
hsrmoniousy ~ the TRANSACTION of business Of the
nation
Gent Lamar has resigned the Affairs of The Gov.
eminent Coy the present into the hands Of Honorable
David G, Burnet Qhe Vice Presdent) who now
Obs the rresdentli chair ami IS conducting the AZ
ists Of the nation much to the satisfaction of her
people glnemly. t*+*'
Tie Fexns Bible Society recently celebrated is
second anniversary in the city 81 Austin. The
Hon David G. Barnet, prcst. James Burke cores
poniug secretary Bibles and rrslamen,s, to the
amount Of about three thousand dollars have been
pat iu circulation in lhe Republic since the existence
| OF the society. The Mclhodsls conference at i,s
Iirs' meeting at Ruteryla, IS December Bishop
Waagh presiding No. Of i,tncrcut ministers ~
40 Of mtm6erS IN connection with the AietboAisi
church, about two Thousand. The presbyt If
BRACES (oid school met Independence list Thus
da,. Dec. NoofPresbyieran ministers in The Rep3b
ic6. Several CUmbetands-aud Baptists--apa Ems.
caPslians No olmemhers Of preshderisn church
lsopposed) five hundred Of Baptist, enc tl4ouss1J
-Fherea are IN tle Republic about twenty Sunday
sctools--ten temperance soccty--tweve Billie So
e'eucs-- besides some other religious and benevolent
associations Tie moral character Of the cour,r,
Is Obviously improving with great rapidity. Scloo1s
snd Semiaares Of earnng are being established
Churches organized, houses of pubic worship cree.
rcc'ed IN almost every portion OF the Republic
No. 81 Newspapers in the Republic ten
$*~% ssss
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-03-13

FOR the Zen
EDUCA riON-NO. V
DR.. LIFscoMB

Dr.. LIFscoMB;
Dear Sir:-Agesllaus on being asked what
boys should learn, replied what they should pfsc-
hce when they become men, Should it be ASK
Cd ho,g hou!d boys learn, would reply, IN sues
a way that they can practice when they become
nen, what they learn Ia youth. This IS no doug ,
The sentiment of all, gel there is bst reiy h"s
learned ~ school in such away, as to prove =,
PRACTICAL utility ia after life. ! here is much sara
about preparing youth for business, bat alter az
IS SAID, HE disappointed youth, after years "
anxious tod, finds he has to Learn almost ever
thing over again. Der nge has been siyIea al
enlightened one; is It not strange then that cur
manner Of educating is 50 fepugnaot 70 the CIV
tates oireason. The l,nes Of Thompson,
"Deiishilul task 10 rear the lender mind
10 teach the young idea how 70 shoot
a'o upon The lips Of all, While the sentiment they
are calculated 10 inspire is imbhed by few. AZ
acquaintance with words has taken the place u
knowledge OF things "The elements Of 'auf
guage have been preferred TO the elements "
thought. How shall we present aud lmparI ioeas'
Is question but seldom asked, and tie oonse
quence is that the young mind at the close q :.
course in school is neatly as destitute OF IDEAS a.
Of tho commencement No effort IS mau0 "
please The Young. Their tender minds are Jus'
expanding; they are alive 10 the beauties o ~
uataiai world; heu young souls delight 10 u''.'
a. e instruction Use esef satying scenes q ~
iuie lmparl. In a word they a,deniy thirst al'e,
variety and novelty. AT this very PERIOD w
are generally confined to the desk Of The scH0'
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-03-13
Columbus Dem0crat.r

The Office y as well supplied az any in the South
wilh fancy Fb type and AL mnletias Cor executing
with despatch and neatne4s such wulk HE uews
type have been "a use for two or ilFre wears and
will last five years yet with care aud a,rnlon.
The high character oilbc Democrat is wei
known ahl acknowledged by both parties in this
State, and IN point 81 location and other aivanla.
yes Il Is not surpassed BY any press in the South -
The Gas, increasing population nf Nurh Mississippi
The quantity OF business done II The tawn d Cnum.
bus and the daily increase Of patronage TO the Office
Afford sure guaraaee that The paper Is permanent,
" established and feoadacted with economy will
always prove lucrative investment iuf The amount
Of capital employed The Democrat las hecn es.
tablsl'ed for several years aud during that period
has received liberal share of advertising patronage
and ilrgrr subscription list than any paper in lie
State, north OF jackson. The suh.crntion l.t sim
coninacs 10 increase daily.
Letters addressed 70 Tie Undersigned, or 10 W.
d. Chapman Columbus Mi win receive Immediate
attention, Il Pestp@sa.
II II. WoRTHlNGToN.
\. .. A practical Printed would be preferred as
a paiiacr in the concern.
Tj- Filters In thus State who viii rive lila lew
in'cliions shall receive ike rec procation.
Columbus Jan l6, lS4l. HIM
Tue Editor is absent on business 10 one Of our
slstr cities. His stay viii mol exceed more Than
oge o. two weeks; 10 the mean time the prinier,'
dspi Graves The indulgence Of our kind patron.
for the non oppearoncs Of the usual quanum Of
editorial matter.
Mr. &C." has authorized me to gay that IRE.
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Printers D.riI.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-03-13

word 81 ADVICE to "Mofdauret (aotIoto al lines
o A''''+ in tUe last Argus an ncidcnta ~ to all
''hc's similarly situated.
Cold cold indeed must be the heart
That could resist such love as thine
but, Mordaurel how sgd thou art,
TAus 10 st down ana fret and whine.
lol SAaui1 M let inrdauutl no ,
Yoa should not let il ltct you SO,
True, YOU were deeply STEPPED in love,
As irom your verses dothappear,
NOR songs, nor mirh Thy soul could move,
taIess she happened to De near
Lea when you went to pluck Rose" =.
Fancy would throw her firm "around s.
Iea-e'en IN dreams nov all this shows
How tight the cords Of ,oyc had bound you,
Stii'! stii' Motda0rel It's not wise
Al aie's decree thus 10 rcpne--
I'd cufse-orgcl her--"Birst her cues -
And not ike you sit down and whine
You should not let, Morlauriet, no
You should not let It fret YOU SO.
ONE WHO Has FELr THE PaUxELLA
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-03-13
For he D.nssl az.


G. Ass H. L. u.
IE.ev-l EHsv'.. haa- wog'd come.
Na-44 my l.s-aa i-gs would .ils,
Aal..e --a 90. gilt ac m. asav
Gr1ndu m appointments state;
Yet Wien s-sel a5,a buy as-- t-.e.
And ,,-. lsl b.aeall ..y tsrterg a.cs,
Is.U dfesmej "a and rn'l rctfrce
Nv soul 'ssr is de.ssive. trance.
How aae VII he my .ol! unknown,
Perchsnce Yncared for ty tie lhr0av
Who seek Tie worlds ilgmusd seems,
NJ dlys mus, sadly glide along;
V, IS t!e bawer oil calm content,
In "so'stuJe's romantic cell"
lasg1y'- 4a.-', clustered gs8yc.
IsttIcan unrrpinng dwell.
T5l ka9r LIDO not lore the gi4iy cro'I
canao, nor ifl would aiorn
The splendid plgcntry, that mc,ls
Like m.sls before The smie " morn.
Tone i've tones of those love
Are dcarer than the songs Of ninth;
And an ds.gats les przsd by me
Isau those around Tie AOushoi hearth.
Alas alas | lonly chased
phantom &C unreal Joys,
And lencled la, nv gold OF lie
Was MINGLED with no base alloy;
fear all IS lost! aud mus mourn
Ny persisted hope-ny VANISHED dream;
Myi'nd deusion passed away
"Lke bubbles on a sparkling stream
SOIL when meet thy fearful eye
So lraught with pure and holy igh'
My spirits wing droops leehIy down,
lhougo poised TO try a distaE. fighi
II is ltttercd BY a silver link
A saken chain, and cannot fee
YET loves such happy bonds
Than liberty away from dice.
l. EsTRAEGER.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-03-13
For lie Demaerai.

TOR tie Democrat 2
Nn. EDiToH;-if"A Analysis" viii come 7ul
and give his name, val give han satisfaction re-.
latiVe 20 the points noticed IA his communication.
Otherwise be need aol expect an answer. he
IL TO lake up Ias tJsinsss Of critic and ,ey,rvs
Why not give h,s name. aud let us have a foil aud
ia.r dIscl--ion of iAs ahsIr a,si;er'
Xouls &c. G. c. PRESTON.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-03-13

The Bridgeport tCtl Chronicle wishes 10 keen
It 6Jore he people, thai, at this season Of mo
year. persons If all descriptions, and part cua,h
those VII" folio" the printing business, are more
than ever in want Of money.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-03-13

How very lam'Iar ny fcuJs are" as the
I1aier sad when the hogs we're roofing him over in
the gutter. -
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-03-13
hop. F!RE COMPANY 10. /.

HoIs I!kL COMPANY 30. /.
Al o ttl annual m-,uat OF ths Fi-e Engiae
C1mplny on lie 9Th ilslaat th- fs9a.ns uacrrs
we're rlsrIcd lor tie ensuing year:
IHOS. II. MARCH. Foreman
}. p. WADDELL, .lst., FOREMAN
ABRM MURDOCH, Secretary.
q. X. MCDANIEL. Treasurer
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TyNliE undersigned offers lor sale uaop easy
4 terms the interest cone hll Formerly owned
By w. d Chapman 10 the
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-03-13

I'' &C." has authorized me to gay that IRE.
form" 'ball hear from hin next week.
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