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Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17
DEFENCE OF THE MOUTH OF THE
MISSISSIPPI.

Congress, We perceive, is at last waking up
to the Importance of providing for the protec-
ton of the country. In recent debate on
the naval appropriation BILL our defenceless
condition was portrayed in way calculated
10 arouse the public attention, The remarks
of Mr.. Waddie Thompson are worthy of spe.
cial notice, for the judicious views expressed,
and the sagacious animation and measures
suggested to the government With great
force ofargument he urged that portion of
the money devoted to the construction of steam
vessels, should be appropriated, with the I'M
derstandng that some of the vessels should be
built on the western waters Of the union
The recommendation was supported, by the
strong plea, that the Gulf of Mexico, in case
OF war, would be the most important portion
of our waters, and the most vulnerable point.
There the blow would first be struck, and there
the fury of "a maritime war would chiefly rage,
for the obvious reason, that there alone, were
points at which a foreign navy could congre-
gate. The frstmovement of the enemy would
be to stop the mouth of the Mississippi, be-
cause there would our commerce be most in
jurred and crippled. The inconvenience and
damage likely to ensue from the capture oil
New Orleans, would be immense beyond COM
putation.
Of the whole United States, fve-sixths of
the surface were drained by the Mississippi
and its tributaries, upon whose waters foated
large share of our internal commerce. The
products of the western country which by this
great highway find an outlet, are of perisha-
Bile nature. They will not keep, but must
be for the most part consumed within the year;
and of course should the mouth of the river be
closed. they could not be stored, but must per.
ish on the hands of the holders. In the close
of his argument, Mr.. Thompson earnestly
called the attention of his friends to the inter.
ests of the "West" and of the "Far West;'
for on the safety of New Orleans, the inhabi
tants of regions at the foot of the Rocky
Mountains, were as much interested as tn,
citizen of Louisiana, in the immediate vicinity
The truth of these statements cannot be- de
MED. The mouth of the Mississippi is tn.
most important point to be defended on tn
whole coast of the United States. How dis
creditabe then is it to our Government tina
tits the point least guarded and most open t
attack? 1t is to be hoped that this culpabl
neglect will not be continued much longer
The critical posture of our foreign relations
admonishes US of the wisdom of obeying tn
old maxim, sin peace, prepare for war"
". o. Bulletin.
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17

honest rule is come; rejoice that the time now
is when fidelity to duty will have its reward,
and honest labor its rightful dues; rejoice that
the Constitution once more is the law OF the
land, and that its purity, and the good of the
country will be the study and aim of those in
powerI Rejoice, for relief is nigh, and the
day of our sufferings nearly ended! Rejoice
for yourselves, for your country, for man.
Gin. Republican.
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17

shall be discovered on board of any vessel on
inspection, or be detected in the act of leaving
the Commonwealth, the captain or owner Of
such vessel shall forfeit and pay his or her
value, together with all costs incurred to re-
cover the same; and for the whole the vessel is
liable. Every vessel is liable for the expen,
ses of her inspection, and she may be seized
until the same are paid. Every inspector
may call out the force of the county, If necessa-
ry, to assist him. Bonds to be given before
the Clerk of the curcuit or superior court OF
law or chancery. The Governor may sus-
pend the operation of this till after the next
legislative session, il the Governor OF New
York complies with the demand at present
made upon him, and the law OF New YORK
entitled can act to extend the right OF trial Dy
jury" be repealed.
Thirty-eight of the members OF the House
voted against this act, OF whom the Wing thus
remarks
Many gentlemen who voted against 1t, did
SO because they thought it involved an lnfrac-
ton of the Constitution, and because they
thought some other expedient would better
suit the occasion. 1t is false that any member
of the Legislature, of either party, we believe.
ever dreamed of taking part with New York
in the pending controversy. The main point
involved was too plain for any to have contro-
verted it, had any been SO disposed.
" Y. Commerce.
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17
NEW YORK AND VIRGINIA.

The purport of the Bill which passed the
House of Delegates of Virginia on the 18th
inst, by majority of 81 votes, is as follows:
Any vessel whatever, owned in whole or in
part, commanded by any citizen or resident
of the State of New York, or any vessel
bound to any port in New York, from Virginia,
shall be subject to inspection; foreign and
national vessels excepted. The object of the
inspection is 'sto see that no slave or person
held TO service in Virginia, or person charged
with the commission Of any crime, &C., shall
be concealed on board said vessel; the captain
sOr owner of any vessel departing, without
such inspection. is subject TO penalty, for
Ahe benefit of any person who will sue for the
same. Every vessel. of the character above
mentioned, shall, when within the limits of
the State, be taken possession oil, by the inspec-
tor. and by him held, until bond, with two
securities, is given by the captain, owner or
other suitable person, condition to pay all
judgments EeHdered on any violation of this
Act. If the captain cannot procure such a
bond, then his promise. under oath, not to vi
olate any of the conditions Of this act, shall be
sufficient. 1.-THE captain refuses compliance,
the vessel shall be held by the inspector and
be liable FOR all expense in consequence thereof
No duly authorized pilotshall pilot out of the
jurisdiction of the State any such vessel, until
he shall have seen her certificate Of inspection
hereby required, under penalty to be recov
cred by any one who will sue for it. Any pi
lot discovering a violation Of this act may
recover the penalty of the above mentioned
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17

CorToN TRADE TO THE ADRIArIc.-0fic
Custom House returns show that the avera
annual amount of Cotton exported from N
Orleans TO Trieste from the year 1880 10 Isl
inclusive, was SCI OLA lbs.
But for the year 1910, the exports Of COtD
from New Orleans TO the same city amOunn
to Z ,422, 1874 lbs.
This remarkable increase in the direct IT'D
between New Orleans and the Adriatic
evidently the consequence of the favOrs'
change recently effected in the quarantine
guiations in Austrian ports, in regard to al
walls from this country.-Madisonian.
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17
INVASION OF TEXAS.

We clip the following from the Louls''
Advertiser ola late date:
By the Neptune, from Galveston, we p
news from the Republican to the LIST insl1
A Mexican army Of eight thousand N y
and twenty pieces Of artillery, were al y
and Camargo, about the 18th ult. They y,
cutting a road for their artillery througu,
busby country to Laredo. This intoT,ns y,
was brought to San Antonio by Dr. DO ~,
Subsequently. a traveller arrived at tina. r., =
and confirmed the news; adding, that tue =
was completed, and that, under prelen. ,.a
falling upon the Cumanches, the enemy va
direct its March to Austin, by circultou'
TO the North. Arista commanded. o
was with him. Spies had been sent from Il
tin, westward. e..sl
Captain Lewis had gone in pursuit Of t''
men, north of Austin. IL
Since the first Of the year, thirty vesseN
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17

has gone to spend her wealth in Europe and
the infatuation has subsidized with her depar-
ture. we have no doubt many Of our brother
Editors will blush, when they look over the
columns Of gross and senseless panegcric
which they have written upon the innumera-
bic and angelic projections of the "Divine
Fanny"
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17

JUDIoIoUs APPoINrMENr.-Foster RnCS'
who was associated with Mr.. Eckford at "
stantinople, and filled that gentlemans P's
after his death, has been appointed one DIV
United States naval constructors mar: hhOa
Is scientific man and will, no douot' imPV
onr naval architecture.-Lou. Jour,
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17

VXTE are authorised to announce the Hon. JAMES
w A. KENNEDY, of Choctaw county, as a cam
ddate for the Office of District Attorney, for the Sc
cond judicial District, composing the counties of
Carroll, Choctaw, Yalobusha and Tallahatchie.
February 90, 1641. 11-tde.-pd.-$10 90.
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17

The Circuit Court for this county is now in
session. The amount4of litigation is consid-
erably less than we have ever known it. Our
citizens have nearly all got out Of debt, and
are now pursuing judicious course Of strict
practical economy. The county of Carroll
may now justly be regarded as one Of the most
solvent and wealthy in the State.
We listened with much interest to the charge
to ibe Grand Jury for this county, delivered
by the Hon. ID. O. SHArTUcK, at the opening
of the Cortland intended to report it for
this weeks paper, but have not had time, we
will prepare an abstract of il for our next.
MARioN.--We are requested by our friend
J. I'll. GRUBBs, 10 state that the road to Mari.
on, on. Yazoo river, IS now in good travelling
Icordition, and that he is prepared TO supply
Planters with all kinds Of Produce and neces
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17
Mn. BRowN:-

Henry Johnson Esq. has been nominated
by the wings Of louisiana. as their candidate
for Governor; election in July 1912.
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17

VKTE authorized to announce Thomas 7. Young,
w as candidate for Assessorof Carroll county,
at the next November election.
April 10, 1841. 17-tde.
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17

VK7E are authorized to announce James N. Oldham
w as candidate for Tax Collector of Carroll
county Election to take place in November next.
April II, lS41. tde-dl0
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17

VKTE are authorized to announce B. Reynolds, as
w candidate for Assessor of Carroll county, at
the next November election.
April II, 164l. tde-dlO
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17

VKTE have been authorized to announce John r.
w Foy, .Esqr, as candidate for Sheriff of Car
roll county, at the next November election.
April 9Th, lS4I. 17-tde-fee go.
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17

UTE are authorized to announce William w. Ham
Wv mons, as candidate for Tax Collector of Car
roll county, at the next November Election.
April 9Th, 1841. 17-tde-fee go
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17

NTE have been authorized to announce WILLIAM
w C. CLARK, Esqr., as candidate for the
Office of Probate Judge of Carroll county, atthe next
November Election. April 5, l641.
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-17

UTE are authorized to announce RICHARD A.
w SEWARD, as Candidate for the Office of
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Carroll county at the
Election in November next.
March ID, l64l. $10-14-tde.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25
From the New York Express,

The regular session of the twenty. Sc
venth Congress is but little more than two
weeks off, and already the members are
preparing for its labors. The President
is at the Seat of Government, and the
heads of the several Departments will all
be there by Monday, preparing their an
nual budgets for Congress. At the sre.
cial session of the present Congress, a vast
amount of business was disposed Of, but
most of ii of peculiar character. The
duties of an ordinary session of Congress
were hardly considered, and not only,
therefore, is the proper business Of the ses-
sion to be acted upon, out the accumulat.
ed duties OF the many sessions past,-du-
ties both to the Government and indlvid.
uals, which have been passed over from
the general devotion Of both parties TO the
political questions Of the day.
The public questions to be considered
at the regular session are neither few nor
unimportant. Much remains to be done
in all the departments of the public SER
vice, -much in the way of reform Of for.
mer aouses, and much towards the i'm.
nv W VI SAiohbB ia w
The Post Office Department demands a
speedy revision, both in reference to the
internal arrangement of the department
as we'll as in the laws establishing rates oil
postage. The Government as well as
the country would be benefited, we think,
by reduction Of the rates Of postage, par.
ticularly along the regular routes. and be.
tween the great cities of the Union. Tn.
der existing laws, more than one.half Of
the letters written are sent by private con.
veyance. The remedy would be a rate
of postage which would prevent all in
ducements TO defaud the Post Office. The
Navy, too, needs an effective organiza
ton. II all accounts are true, all changes
in this branch of the public service for
the past twelve years have been but inno-
valIons.
The currency question is TO be the vex
ed question of the session, and next to il
a system of duties upon imports. The
act Of September is regarded but as tenn.
porary, and intended to continue 10 force
no longer than may DO necessary to es
tablish permanent system Of duties, basec
upon the wants ofthe government. Wher
the exact expenditures Of government are
known, with It's exact debts-and wher
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25
From the Baltimore Clipper.

We publish, with great pleasure, the
following correspondence, by which it
will be seen that the President and Di.
rcctors Of the Franklin Bank have prompt
ly acceded TO the wishes of the Currency
Convention to have access to the books of
the Bank ut all times, and 10 make such
publication as they may deem of interest
to depostors
70 the President and Directors of the
Franklin Bank.
GENTLEMEN You will have noticed
among the proceedings of the Currency
Convention at its last meeting, the ap.
pointment of a committee, having free &C :
cess to the books of the Bank, with pow.
er TO report its situation &c. from time 10
time, as shall be deemed proper. AS
this cannot be done without the conscn,
of your Board, it is deemed advisable to
ask whether there will be any objection
on your par, to the action Of this commit
lee. Very respectfully.
b. II. RICHARDSON.
Nov, ID, 1871.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

THE OvERTuRow.-The Globe says,
IN long editorial article, With Gene
raj Jackson came the overthrow Of tho
Bank, internal improvement, and con-
tinual reduction Of the tariff"
Even so. The Bank was overthrow,
and the public funds were put into the pet
Banks, with instructions to have il lent
out freely, so that the outcry on account
of the removal might not be so loud and
long. And orders were sent to the Sow
eral Jackson States, (tor the Government
was, to nearly all intents and purposes
central and consolidated,) to have as
many State Banks chartered MS possible.
That was done, and the country was
flooded with paper, and money was q
glorious flush. The tariff was gradually
reduced, SO that foreign goods could be
imported very low and the ease Of credit
arising on, of The unnatural flush caused
by the overthrow OF the Bank, induced
large importatons and brought US indebt-
ed to England far beyond the amount Of
our exports, SO that silver and gold were
collected and sent away; and this caused
driving in of the Bank notes, and that
led 20 calling in of the Bank debts, and
tina, led to troube-and the trouble has
not yet been overcome Phiia. u. S.
Eaz
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

TRIBUTE or RESPECT TO THE LATE
BISHOP MOORE.

BISHOP MOORE.
/ AT meeting of the Episcopal Clergy
Of Richmond, there being present the Rev.
Adam Empe, D. D., tho Rev. George
| " oodbridge, the Rev. Wm. III. Hart. aud
the Rev. VIM. Norwood; Rev. Messrs.
I Douehan, Of Virginia, and \. B. Croes,
OF New Jersey, also concurring, the FOL.
lowing preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
|, having pleased an All-wise Prov.
dencc to remove from his earthly labors,
our Right Reverend Father in God, Rrcn-
ARD CLAIMING Moons, Bishop of the
Protestant Episcopal Church, IN the Do
cese of Virginia, we adopt the following
resolutions as feeble expression Of our
views and feelings, aud as a tribute of re-
spec, and affection for one whom all loved
and veneraied, under foil persuasion
tina. they will meet with a cordial response
and sympathy in every par. OF this Dio.
cese, and OF our Church.
|. Resoired, That the Church of Vir.
rinia, under God, owes a high deb, Of
gratitude TO the deceased for the untirlng
zeal and the signal success and fidelity
with which, during 81 years past, he has
exercised the Episcopal office within It's
borders and that while we desire duly to
acknowledge the hand of God in all our
mercies, we cannot but view the vast in
crease OF our Church in numbers and pros
perity, and the wide spread prevalence Of
pure and indebted religion among US, as
produced in great degree. under divine
grace, through the agency and instru.
mentality Of the evangelical spirit and
apostolic labors Of our lamented bio.
cesar.
,. Resolred That in calling his aged
servant from the field of earthly labors 10
his reward above, the Great Dsposer Of
all Events not only expects our gratitude
for public blessing so long vouchsaied
to the Church, but also addresses voice
Of solemn warning to all the clergy oil tho
Diocese to do tho work Of evangelis,s
faithfully, to trim their lamps and prepare
for their Inst account, and that ii therefore
becomes us oil to invoke the aid of the
Divine Spirit, that this public bereavement
of the whole Church may be sanctified 10
every member OF our Zion.
3. Resoired, That we tender 10 the
IafDtiy VI VIC utSCuoCuy ubu w dli tnelT
immediate connections, the assurance Of
our christian sympathy and coincidence
and that we invoke upon them the bless
ing al Him who afllicts in love, and has
promised TO be the "Faihcr Of the father
|, S."
d. Resolred, That we will wear the
ordinary tokens Of mourning, and have
our churches also hung in mourning, for
three months.
5. Resolred, That we present to tho
Right Reverend VIM. Mea lie, upon whom
the Episcopal charge Of this Diocese now
devolvcs, cordial expression Of our at.
taehment aud confidence, and that we do
hereby assure him Of our hearty co ope-
ration (in our appropriate spheres) in all
his efforts to advance the interests of re.
lilion, and the prosperity of the Church.
ADAM EMPIE, Chairman.
| VIM. NORWOOD. Secretary.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25
THE GAZETTE.
IN AaRaN sJ8I0R9, VA.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER Is. is4I.

A somewhat dull week has passed around, and
our task Of noting the passing ,idiugs Of the times
is rather On easy one. 10 The political world, there
10 nothing new, no more States TO hear from, ex-
cept Mississippi ard she is said 20 have gone over
20 her old stand in the ranks Of opponent
After we add her 10 the "Democratic Pyramid,
which our Loro friends have been successfully rear
ing as fast o. the elections took place during the
present aurumn, ~e suppose the duty OF recording
Wing defeats will cease 10 devolve upon u.s. LEI
it ssffice at present To say that we have lost sese"
or eight States, ard retained two, Massaehuse''
and New Jersey.
Congress will be In session in fortnight "beh
w.. shall have the Presidents Message, with hs
7yoes Of fiscal agent, whirh, AFTER all mai can De
said upon tie matter, 10 destined to be the great
oesfion which will agiate the people Of this coen-
,,v and .sitated il aoiH be tilit il settled Mean
while we shall have plenty Of speculation as to the
particnar measure Of finance which the great I'M
headed .hsIl recommend in his annual message.
The next session will ought to be, an important
one The financial state Of the country, the Tariff,
the fortife stions the Navy all will command atien-
ton, and we have every reason TO believe from the
character of The C,binat, that appropriations for
our national defences, will be recommended upon
II enlarged and liberal scale, and we may add the
hope that or foreign trade will be put more upon
basis Of equality with European powers than II Is
at prescott
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25
Domestic Ensetssgemce.
1nRAt,cn IN kANAMflA.


This county, in which four years ago,
not hogshead of Tobacco was raised, is
now able TO turn out from cne to two hun
drrd hogsheads per year. Besides an en-
largemc nj Of our crops. we have very
much improved in the quality of the arti.
Gle. Many OF our principal turner's are
now zealousiy engaged in the business,
and before long there will be hardly an
agricultuist in this county, that will not
endeavor to raise more or less. Sufficient
experiments have been made TO convince
us all that Tobacco can be cultivated here
as well as in any part Of old Virginia.
Persuad d Of the entire praciicability ol
making ii profitable business, our cit'.
zens have determined to petition the lie.
gislature for an Inspector al this place.
Mr.. Mark Antony, of Campbell county, a
gentleman of great experience in this lnc,
has been raising tobacco for the last two
or three seasons in Fayeite, and be has
assured us that he has been entirely sue
cessful, and that he means to go into the
business largely after this year. The far.
mers Of Mason and Jackson, we believe,
have no doubt but .ha; their soil is very
well adapted for yielding this most valua.
BILE crop. When it is recollcc,cd that To-
bacco is cash article, thing, by the.
bye, very desirable to our people, there
are few, we imagine, who will hesitate to
turn their best attention to matter Of Sc
much consequence to their interests Ia
ndaeha Je6ersonidn.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

PAY OF MEMBERs OF TIE OH CoSrI-
MENTAL CONGRESS-. Jared Sparks, in
lecture in New York, stated that the fol-
lowing was the pay allowed to the mem.
beers who formed the Continental Con.
gress, by the several States or colonies
whence they were elected:
/. New Hampshire-E Each member
had all bis own personal expenses paid,
also those for his servant and two horses,
and half guinea besides.
2. Massachusetts The same as New
Hampshire in regard TO the EXPENSES, and
s.. day.
3. Connecticut-The same in regard
to expenses, and S3 day.
4. Rhode Island-10 shllings q day,
and no expenses paid.
s. New York-Si day.
&. Pcnnsylvania-20 shllings day,
and all expenses paid.
Z. Maryland-40 shillings day, and
no-expenses paid.
6. Virgina-A half Joaancs day.
8. North Carolina E500 currency a
year.
10. South Carolna-E300 for their
services during the first Congress.
IL. Geor ga--Gl00 a month during
the session.