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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-02-06

To CoRREsPoN BENTs.-We have several
communications on hand shich We are unable to
attend 10. just now. We can barely give them
passing notice.
"Lowndes" whose communication has been
on hand sometime, writes excellent prose, and
his communications have often graced our col.
lumns, but his "Chnslmas holiday medhaiions"
q very bad poetry, and we must, on that account
reject II, though it contains many good ideas and
some humor.
"A Soulhron" il rejected We are not 50
Sol1 as to be taken in by him.
My Confession" BY A. f." is under conside-
ration. The SECOND number Of" C." will appear
next week. a Mississippi bankrupt" writes q
book We have as yet rot had time to wade through
hrs lengthy communication, and can of course Civ,
no opinion as to ils merits. We will attend 10 Il
next week
VIRGINIA SENLToR.--WIIlam c. Rives hS
been elected U. s. Senator by the Virginia lie
gi-lalurr, now in session for six years, commen
cling from the lih OF March last.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-02-06

GIVE are authorized to announce COL.
CHAPMAN LEVY, as candidate for
iQe.ofice Of Governor Of the State Of Mississippi,
al The election 10 be held next November.
~ We are authorized TO announce ELI
ARROTNT. asa candidate for the Office oil
Sheriff, at the ensuing November election.
r. wE are authorized to announce Ster-
ling II. Lester, as candidate Tor Clerk
Of The Circuit cour, Of I.owndes County at the
next November election.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-02-06

For The Democrat.

For the Democrat.
Ma. EpIroR-Sir: avail myself with pleasure
Of the opportunity Of presenting TO the public
through your paperpsrl ola correspondence open
ed between Dr. Lipscomb aud myself on the subject
Of Education.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-02-06
To The Editor of Ms Democrsi.

To The Editor Of he Democrat
Sin Being refused tho colImns Of the Ar.
gus TO reply to an article which appeared in that
paper on the 27lk ult. over he signature Of "H'
which article presume was intended in part for
me : will you be pleased to publish the follow
ing Gard which had written for tho August
ind oblge, Yours respectfully.
Feb'y g. lS4I. J. BLAIR.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-02-06
Yours Respectfully,
G. c. PRESTON.

Mr.. C., AND THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY.
A writer in the last number Of the Democrat
under the above caption and signature, proposes
TO consider the benefits emanating from tho a.
bove institution TO the growth Of this community
the advantages il confers upon the poorer por-
non Of our citizens, and last, not least The most
advisable manner in which il should be conduct.
ed to rebound to the advancement Of the rising
generation" Nov, Mr.. Editor, we applaud Mr..
C's, intention. The above propositions are wor.
thy Of The most profound consideration of the CT.
tlzsns Of Columbus and of the l6th section en-.
bracng them, and We had hoped from the above
announcement to see light thrown upon these
subjects But alas poor human nature Nj.
C's, memory is so bad that proposition is no
sooner stated than deep. dark oblivion hides |,
rom his view. "Ths benefits emauating from
the above institution TO the growth Ofthls commu.
nifty" What says Mr.. c., on this part Of his
text Were you not tempted, Mr.. Editor, TO rise
forthwith on the price of your town property in
anticipation of the effect Of his profound argu.
ment' Bright visions of tho future, no doubt,
danced before your Imagination. But, not too
tas-for ifthiS branch OF his proposition had
been infected with the smallpox there would
have been no necessity or our city councsI i'm.
pairing quarantine on ii TO keep c., from catch
ing the takes good care 10 keep on, Of harms
way from H.
The truth is, Mr.. C's. head appeared 10 be
so much bewiIdered with confusion of IDEAS a.
bout the future glory Of Columbus, advanta.
mes Of the poorer portion Of our ctzens-lhe
advancement Of the rising generation and last
not least with the ghost ola eerian petition which
he says 'some discontinued citizens have gotten
up, that he knew not where to begin nor end his
argument. II he will try it again--rub out and
begin anew--we promise to break a friendly
lance with him 10 testing the strength of his ar.
guments In the mean time, as we happen to
know something of the 'petition gotten up by
some discontinued citizens" which Mr.. e., has
heard Of but knows nothing about, we will for
his benefit and that Of our citizens generally. give
the sum and substance of H. We would however
promise Mat the friends of said petition dsclaim
all inteuiion OF impugning either the competency
OF fidelity Of the presen, Board Of Trustees or
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-02-06
EOf SAFE.

TTNHE undersigned offers for sale, upon easy
- terms the interest (nne haiti formerly owned
BY w. d Chapman in the
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-02-06

The following named gentlemen were appointed
BY the Trustees Board of Visitors, 10 the Franklin
Academy, viz,
Rev. John Armstrong, Rev. Isaac Shook, Rev.
Geo. Shafer, DR.. e. +. Watkins,Dr A. V. Winter,
DIR. 3. s. Franklin, Gen. 7. NJ. Grant, w. ID. Chap
man. WIN. A. Blanchard, c. X. Crusoe, A. 5 Pts
ter, r. K. Chamberlsyne, ;. I. Harrison, and Geo.
r. Clayton, Esqrs
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-02-06

For Cagrsn.
Albert G. Brown art Jacob Thompson.
For GOvrnor,
y, Thomas II. Williams, Of Ponlotoc.
For .fudior,
A. Il. Saunders.
For Seerstaryof State.
Thomas. d. Woodward.
For State Treasurer,
II s. Graves, Of Choctnw.
For Attorney General
John ID. Freeman, OF Natchez.
We shall endeavor TO publish III, proceedings Of
the Convention as soon as we receive them in an
authentic form.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-02-06
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

DEMOCKAIIC CONVENTION.
We have not yet received the regular, authentic
proceedings Of this body, which assembled Ut Jack
son on the fourth Monday Of last month. Neither
the Mississippan nor The Reporter have come 10
hand with the last Ten days We learn through
The wing papers, and the news is corrobntaled by a
letter from friend in Jackson that the convention
me on The day apponad and made the following
nomination
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-02-06

IRE population ofthe United States Is ta'd to be
100000.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-12-07
THE HEROINE OF POLAND.

Antoinette TomaZcwsk, was born in 1914.
in the district of Rosienia, in Samogitia. Tho
daughter of noble and wealthy parents.she was
educated in the convent of Fuoco by the nuns
of the order of St. Benedict. of middling
stature, but admirably prOportioned, with pro-
fusion of dark auburn hair, her fine features,
and her large and expressive blue eyes, wear
ing grave and melancholy expression, Anto-
inctte possessed at once the body and soul OF
the Amazon Endowed with the Imaglnaiioa'
the heart of fire, and the native heroism which
is the appendage of the Lithuanlans, she had
long been distinguished among her companions
for her romantic enthusiasm, and her profound
devotion to the worship of Polish nationality.
With what transports, with what ayidity did
she treasure up every thing relative to the ans
cient glory of Poland and what tears she shed
on listening to the history Of her countrys dis
asters, and the recital Of the despotism under
which it groancd. On these occasions her
beautiful eyes would sparkle with indigna-
ton and patriotism, and her proud heart pam
ted for the hour of revenge.
When this hour at length arrived. AntoIn-
cite was SC lrcely sixteen, but on the first news
of the rising, the maiden's resolution was tax
en-. Disregarding her tender age, her sex,
and her weakness. she forgot even the tears OF
her family, for the voice Of her country was
ever more powerful than that of nature. She
united her convent. and addressing one last
adcu to the happy scenes Of her childhood,
she Joined Gruzowski, one of the insurgens
chiefs in the district of Rosienia.
When Antonette Tomazeski arrived in tho
Samogitian camp, it resounded with the cry OF
enthusiasm and sympathy. We know not
which most to admire, her trahscendant beau
ty or her exalted patriotism. But it was not
their homage that she went there TO seek
Faithful to the noble feelings that actuated
her, she went Immediately to the chief, ex;
planned to him eloquently and in few words
her motives, and demanded horse and arms:
She was enlisted in body Of horse, and in
few DAVIS she could WELD her lance as well as
any of her companions. From that moment
she unsezed herself for the service Of her coun-
try. Attached as private soldier to the corps
of Gruzowsli, clothed IN the uniform, and arm
ed de pied en- camp, reserved for herselfin case
of misfortune poignard, which she concealed
in her girdle she was present with the corps
in every action, and CALAMITY braved both dan
ger and death. In charge which was made
at Mankun, in Samagotia, the young Antoin-
cite performed prodigies Of valor. Generals
Cell guild and Chloyowski commanded IN this
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-12-07
fell powerless at their side-"William, Is that

fell powerless at their side-"Wllllam, Is tha'
you!"
An agonizing groan was the answer. Years
had passed away since they parted and now,
where did they meet In the house of death!
"Oh God my brother-is not this awful to
meet thus-reach your-hand-one pressure-l-
Uttering this he fell back. The other could
not speak-he had not tutored himself to die
it had been told him that his hours were num-
bered. The shock was too much for him; he
stretched his hand, as it were, mechanically ::
the other witnessed the motion. Desperate
even in death, he, raised himself up, and by
superhuman effort he rose from his bed, totter-
ed across the room, caught the extended fe-
verished hand of his brother-for they cere
brothers-kissed his quivering lips, which were
now closing forever-altempted to speak, but
voice and strength failed. He turned round
for the purpose Of regaining his own bed. One
look-one step-he laid down, and in few
moments the two brothers were dead.
The New Haven and New London papers contrin
accounts of the death of the Rev. Colcby C. Mitch
ell and his young wife, in tho interior of Syria
Mr., Mitchell was a native of Groton Conn, and
was Ordained last TAU MS missionary among lne
HISTORIANS of Eastern Asia; after married Miss
Richards, of New Haven, and enibarte ell with her
for Smy rna, at which place he arrived some time in
the spring. In August, the youthful pair stated
from Beyroni for the int eror, and afler travelling
through that desert country for nearly month, Mr.
Mitchell broke down and died under the faiigues and
privatons of the journey, after sickness of only
one day, and buried in the sands by tho Koords
without shroud or coffin. Mrs, Mitchell vas seiz-
ed by the pains of premature paternity, ard surviv-
ed her husbsad bat = few days. II is a most m'lrr-
cholly case, and the fate of both the sufferers will lie
rcmourned by every one who knew them. Mr. Mitch
ell was young man Of uncommon worth and fine
taents& has left mother sisters, whose bcreavc-
ment may be imagined but cannot be described. The
wife was very young, and is represented rs every
thing tina. vas lovely lin woman-of ardent piety,
and of the utmost devotedness TO her husbnd and 10
the cause in which they had engaged.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-12-07

In THIS PAPER ARE PUBLISHED THE PUBLIC
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS, LAWS, PUBLIC
TREATIES, ECT. OF THE UNITED STATES,
BY AUTHORITY.
The PEoPLE's PREss is printed in The Brick
Building North end of the Bridge, by
EPHRAIM MARKHAM,
BY trhom all orders for printing Books, Pamphlets,
Bills Cards, &C., Of every description, ,riu be neatly
md tashionably erecuted, at short notice.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-12-07

One of the most interesting lecturers in N.
Y. York, is Elihu Burrit, the "learned black.
smith" of Worcester. Another is the learned
DR.. Lardner, on Astronomy and other scien.
tifc subjects.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-12-07
TERMS OF THE SIXTH VOLUME.

Village subscribers, saO0
Mail subscribers, 900
Individuals and Companies who the Office sl15
orl 80 cents if paid in six months.
Companies on stage routes, sl75
l,50 paid in six months.
Those who take Of Pesiri1ers So
Companies and individuals of the route LIS
or l.50 il paid in six months.
No papers discontinued until paid
option of the proprietor No payments Carriers allowed ex
ceptordered by the proprietor.
All Communications addressed
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-12-07

FLoRIDA.-The correspondent of the Sa+
vannah Georgian, writing on the 18th instant,
enumerates among the recent comings IN OF
the Indians Par-sar-imico, late one of SAM
Jones' companions, with 36 warriors and 80
of Tigerteil's people. The grand movement
on the Big Cypress Swamp commenced oil
the lst. The writer expresses all confidence
that the war viii be over by the LIST of next
March.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-12-07

u The following little poem was written by the
late President, in his earlier days; it has singular
force the present juncture. especially the simile
introduced in the two last lines.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-15
CHEAPEST AND BEST
AND IN PACT THE ONLY
FIRE PROOF ROOF.

SLATE! SLATE!! SLATE =!
WRILLTAM BAYLEY, Slater, has reoeivedby
w the snip POeahontas, from Liverpool, his fall sap
ply of those beautiful WEIGH SLATE, the roofs Of
which, (tha he iut on last fall have been much sd
mired In order obtain the best article in his line
subscriber has gone the expense of experienced
judge of the article IN England, visiting all the Wcci
quarries, and purchasing the BEST without regard II
price, and invites examination Of his present stock
being satisfied il will compare advantageeusy with say
thing of the kind ever brought TO this market
He has also constantly en- hand full supPly oil
AMERICAN SLATE, from the best quarry knswA O
the continent, and trusts no win be able TO give entire
satisfaction those who favor him with their work
TIE those acquainted with the fact he would state
that the Of slate roof is very tle than
the best shingles, and considerably less than those pre-
tended be fire proof roof, which, upon the sp:
proach of fire, get int melting mood and disappear,
leaving the property they were intended to Prseet
easy prey to the devOuring element.
The SUBSCRIBERS yard is Union Deck, below Fleet
street bridge; dwelling FrsHt ST., to the Theatre
WILLIAM BAILEY.
FOR SALE, first rate carriage HORSE Enquire
as above, DIT Sc 10
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-15

THE HOME OF THE PooR.-rheIe is much
truth as well as deep feeling in the follow
paragraph, which we extract from DickeI
latest productions
ooh! if those who rule the destinies OF
nations would but remember this-if they
would but think how hard it is for the very
poor TO have engendered in their hearts that
love of home from which all domestic virtues
spring, when they live in dense and squalid
masses, where social decencyis lost, or rather
never found-if they you'd but turn aside from
the wide thorough fares and great houses, and
strive to improve the wretched dwellings in BY.
ways, where only poverty may walk-many
low roofs would point more truly TO the skv
than the Hottest steeple that now rears proudly
up from the midst of guilt, and crime, and
horrible disease, to mock them in hollow
voices; from Workhouse, Hospital, and Jail.
this truth is preached from day to day
and has been proclaimed for years It is no
light matter-no cutlery from the working vul-
gar-no mere question of the peoples health
and comfort, that may be whistled down OH
Wednesday nights. In love of home the love
of country has its rise; and who are truer pa
triots, or the best in time of tneed-those who
venerate the land, owning its wood, and stream,
and earth, and all that they produce. or those
who love their country, boasting net foot of
ground in all its wide domain
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-15

l. "
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SILVER AMI
PLATED WARE, MILITARY GOODS, &C.
NFF'IER at Wholesale and retail, a complete as
bsonment of goods in their line Their facilities io
obtaining goods by direct importation, and from the
principal Manufactures, such afford them jev
cry advantage. Among the leading articles of their as
WATCHES AND JEWELRY.
Gold Levers, of NJ. ]. Tobias, Johnson, Robinson
Harrison and other makers
Gold Anchor Levers, do with independent scents,
Gold Lepines and Vertical Watches,
Silver Levers and Lepines
Silver and gilt Watches-ss;t Bile fer the esuatry
trade,
chi, Alabastsr, Ebony s. New EaglaRd eiscks
time pieces,
Ladies gold chains,
Gold guard and Fob chains
Seals ard Keys, Watch Hooks,
Miniature Gases, LOckets.
Gold ear rings and pms, IN Hets,
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Pean, Msssic, Garaes, Eh
amelled and gold breast pins.
Do finger rings,
Pearl sets complete,
Gold Thmbles, Pencil eases,
SpectacieS, and every variety of Gold Jswelry-ais
a large assortment of common Jeweky-slitabIs. f
country trade.
MILITARY.
United States Army and Navy Swords,
Gilt and Plated Sabre, Cur and Thrust Rspicr lie.
Fencing ioils. masks epau!ettes
Wings, sashes, plumes, agulettss,
Sword belts, tassels, stars,
Hat and cap Trimmings,
Caps furnished to order, aHd Rinmsd,
Gold and silver lace,
Cord, thread spanges, bullion, sc
Eagles plume sockets, ball buttons,
Army, navy and other military bHttsas
Plumes fall descriptions,
Pocket, Holsters, Travelling and rife hstss
Dirks, game bags, powder Hasls,
Shot pouches, percussion caps,
Gun waddng, sc.
BRONZED GOODS, LAMPS, &c.
BrOnzed and gilt astral mantle and susPsadin
lamps,
Chronicles, candebras, eandIeaheks,
Brackets inkstands, taper stands,
Gard vases, Thermometers, sc,
CUTLERY.
Table and pocket cutlery, ..-.r
Razors, scissors, &C., SC.
SILVER, PLATED s. RRFTTAfNzA WARE.
Silver spoons, forks ladies,
Butter knives, sugar tongs,
Salt spoons, &c.
Plated Bread and cake baskets,
Walters, cast0rs eandlesucks,
Tea and coffee urns, epergaes.
Shutters and Trays,
Bottle stands,
Caps, gobets tankards, &c. for service,
Plated tea and csee sets completes five zaaSIk Ric
ces,
Brittsnia ware, in sets.
FANCY dSeBs.
Writing desks, dressing cases,
Work boxes, snuff boxes, care sssss,
Segar cases, spectacles, coral,
Razor straps, tooth brushes, purses,
Chessmen, back Cannon boards,
Dice, pocket books, wallets,
Morocco Miniature cases,
Musical boxes, opera glasses buckles,
Slides, Head bands and ornaments,
Purse clasps, shoe buckles,
Decanter Labels.
Pencil cases, &c. &c.
Military companies fprnlhsd with equipments at
short notice.
Watches repaired and warranted. Watch toeIs and
materials for sale.
ORDERS from the country promty attended TO.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-15

"HINpoo BEAUTY.-Many of the Hindoo wo-
men cooler excepteD present the beau ideal of
beauty-the long flowing hair, the large and
melting eye, the well formed nose and mouth,
the graceful neck, and bust-but here we must
stop, and, throwing the waving snow-white
'Idouputtah" over the left shoulder, to conceal
charms which it half discovers, we wind il
round her slender waist and well rounded hips,
and allowing it to descend half way down the
leg, the simple toilet of the fEHindoo grip Is
complete, whe, in point of grace and loveliness,
might vie with the gorgeous, jewelled, and mere
artificial beauties of European saloon.
The COBRA pI CAPELLo.-I remember on one
occasion, whilst seated IN my verandah, cor
poral was approaching with the orderly book.
The mans attention was occupied by turning
over the leaves as he advanced, to find out the
orders of the day. Happening to glance my eye
towards him, with horror beheld large cabra
capcllo issuing from some glass, and slowly
crossing the soldiers path. Another unconscious
step would have placed the reptile under his
feet. roared out laundering sshalt." 1t had
the desired effect: the corporal stood bolt up
right at the position of sfattention," nor till l
pointed to the ground was he aware Of the dan
ger he had escaped.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-15
UNITED STATES.
More in this country,

Thisis as accurate as can be ascertained.
But in addition there were four hundred and
fifty wounded in this country And in Great
Britain, three steamers; the Erin, Forty, and
Superb, were wrecked with all on board, which
are net included in the above. It is supposed
that one hundred and twenty lives were lost in
them. These, however, do not swell up the
loss there to the loss here; and the table shows
the recklessness with which human life has
been sacrificed in this country. But from the
English returns it appears that notwithstand-
ing twenty years experience, tie year 1888
was the most disastrous to steamers on the
other side ofthe Atlantic,-,N. T. Herald.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-15

There is no class of facts which the public
have so strong interest in impressing upoI
general notice, as those which tend to prove thai
reductions in the price of any article in general
demand do not diminish the total amount of pub
lie expenditure upon that article. This is max
i'm which may be acted upon with important adj
vantages to the community
In 1926 the duty ON coffee was reduced ono
half, that is, to cd, Sd, and Is Sd per pound-the
coffee from the East Indies and foreign posses
sion being charged the latter rates land in years
the amount of duty realized was greater than it
had been under the higher rates. In 1920, the
total consumption of tea and coffee 30, 500, !.
$50 lbs, the duty on which was 43, 42S, 592, be-
ing on at the average rate of Is Sd per lib; in
1889 the consumption was 81 1865, 500 lbs; the
duty averaged only Is Cd pound, and produc-
ed "a, 4S9, S63. The increase in the consunp-
ton of tea and coffee has more than doubled
since 1920, while the population has not increas-
ed one third the extent
The next instance of increased consumption
and use from reduction of price is in newspa-
pers and advertisements. In 1889 the nu mber
of advertisements charged with the duty of IS
Sd in Great Britain, was SSS,00 and in 1889
the number charged was 1928, 361, the duty be.
ing Is Cd. In 1886, 30, 431 ,474 newspapers were
printed, costing the public I'd each The sub
sequent reduction of duty reduced the cost I'D
and sd for each paper, and the number printed
rose in the of three years to IS, 546, 1862.
Boston .4tLaS.
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"A CARD.
GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, JEW.

GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, JEW.
ELRY. SILVER WARE, sc.
GABRIEL D. CLARK has reesHtly imported
u a splendid assortment of Gold and Silver Patea
Lever LepAe and Vrneal Watches, all OF whie
made by the best makers, and warranted TO fern
accurate time will be sold low any other house
the country Purchasers will find it to their advantage
by calling at the sters head Of Chespside, Ne WA
sTRERs, Baltimore, where AIey will find COED as
sortmeat Cold Card ChaiRs, patterns; Rings, Bress
pias, geld and silver Pencils, AddssHs Superior make
Silver and Britannia Ware, German Silver Spesns, sc.
N. =. Fine Watches Of every kin properly repaired
I63My eouauy fri sads particularly invited too call
Store No. Water st. iy II 60 c. ID. CLARK.