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DuQuESNE.

Among ibe Steam boat arrivals at this place
during tne present season, is that ofthe beau
tltul Steamer Da @ lesne Capt. Irvin,) late o.
TIE Alabama river.
The Du Qlesne is nearly new and this is
her fist trip on the Bgbee. She is boa; of
fine size and admirably adapted te the como t
ofpassengers and the conveyance offreight-
The neatness and order, which prevade all her
apartments, her H. hi and tasty Cabin and the
obIigng and genllemanly department of her Of
ticers strongly recommend her to the patron
are Of he public.
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Mr.. CLAY.-We heard it stated
Yesterday, by one who is in the way of
obtaining information, that the Hon.
Henry Clay had resolved to present
to the Legislature of Kentucky, at The
earlies' moment possible. the resigna-
lion OF his seat in the Senate OF The U.
States. The legislature will not meet,
we believe until the last day of De-
cember.
II was added that Mr.. Crittenden
would probably be elected in the place
Of Mr.. Clay. We state these rumors
as they reach US, and add that they
orrespond with what had been previ-
3usly said Of lhe intentions of the dis
inguished Senator.
The talents Of Mr.. Crittenden are oil
very high order. The interests Of the
nation has moi been in the .habit of do
ing without the services of Mr. Clay.
Phil. u. States Gasettc, Nor. 13.
We very much doubt if Mr.. Clay
has decided whether 10 resign or not.
as has if we are correctly informed, a
very strong wish TO retire into private
lie, and he will in all probability do SC
unless dissuaded by the hundred, and
even thousands, of influential friend,
N difie enl States Of the Union, who, il
IS said are writing TO him, and exhort-
ng him to remain al his post in the
Senate, aud TO continue to give to hi.
lariy and his country, through theil
thick coming perils, the benefit Of hi.
long experience, aud his matchless tai.
ents.-Lou. Journal.
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THE EAGLE BRIDGE.

This beautiful b idge across the LnSapalia
is undergoing a thorough repair Of the DANA
ges, which it received from the last Spring IS
freshef, and viii in future be effectually guar
ded against the violence of The highest stage
of waters.
Major B'ewett. who erected his highly or.
namental and useful structure at his individual
expense, and who has devoted it graiuiiously
to the conven ence ofthe citizens of Lowndes,
IS lastly entitled, for his public spirited gene
-osity, to the com pliments and gratitude of hlf
county-Iaen.
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.SOUTHERsI A. GUS,
COLUMBUS Mlss.::DEcEMBER7, lSqI'

The Publisher of this paper, has mcgee.
ted 10 meatea 10 its pilfeas, tat OWING
Ia some mistake on the pari ct our agent
the last suppl, ofpaper we received, IS too
small by forr columns for our press. we
have been compelled to use this for several
weeks, but we have endeavared to make
amends for this, by excluding every thing
ike ..deadp matter from our columns by
pursuing this course, we present mass OF
reading matter exceeding upon he wAole
the amount flrnishe by our ne'gh9of OF
The Democrat Notwithstanding The larger
SIZE Of his Sheet. Which We observe con.
tains upoa an average Eve or SIX col
umns weekly, Of ''dead'' advertisements
pfospectuses for loco prints, tasty per 0 !
icais, and otaer old 's,anling matter. II
few weeks we will resume our tormc
size. u.
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For the Arrus.

The CoNsTITUTIoN-No CONSTITUTION
A novel doctrine is getting hold of the minds
ofmen ofthese days, viz: That the constiiu.
ton is intended 10 bind the administration of
the government, that is, the legislative, Judi
Cal, and executive department alone ard rot
the people. Can any words be necessary 10
defeat such conclusion against the very first
principles constitutional democracv!-fs It
not known that the fundamental law is bird M
upon all of every character until repealed bv
conventonl There sin TACT an oath implied.
y made by every citizen To maintain the cor.
s.itution of hi State. T right TO protection
on his part Is not mere sacred than his du,y
to preserve and defend that law. Il cannot
possibly be avoided cut by recurrence to first
principles by the great body of the people in
another primary assembly. Ofahat avail is i,
10 establish constitution if not to prevent IN
STABILITY and asty action Of impass oned ma.
jorities ACTON as well of The peopI..! as of The
r"pre ftafives of the people. Bee use they
have willed by strong .o.e is it therefore lust
and democratic that the deliberate law of the
land should not be carried out7 ] gran, that
viewing the matter in reference to the mora
and religious obligation Of all worn pubic Off
GERS she evil Of such n opinion night seen, 10
be small. But in these days of implicit obedi-
ence there isno doctrine more destructive
anarchy. confusion and popular tyranny. NAV
rasuit from a rejection of their own chosen
CT ed, and not the leasl consequence 10 be re-
gr ted vii be instability and multiplicity oflaw
without settled principle to govern its enac-
toa-Oaths avail but little where men think
they are bound to obey an implacable master
that will listen to no justification. Truth
principle, consistency, and generous desire
for the public good, may be swallowed tope:h-
er m the vortex Of passionate impulses of the
people which they ofthemselves have acknowl-
edged they are prone t., by allowing The con.
stitution 10 be and 10 continue its existence
Blu.
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GRIrFlrn'a Corron FIo.nnn W

GRIFFiTH's CoTroN FLoATER.-We
Yesterday announced The arrival of AIR.
y. X. Griffin, with SO bales af cotton
enseloped n lis n.wly invented @Gotton
ffOafers, Or Ind, Ra66er bags. THIS
Is tie first exrerm nj of his invention.
and The resnli IS suchsas 10 satisfy him Of
It's great uiaiity and perfect success. No,
only he, bur We believe all who have seen.
the cotton and the sFloaiors. since their
arrival, are uly satisfied that the invsn-
lion will answer the most sanguine cxpec-
tations Of the enlerpr sing inventor
The cotton belongs 10 Or. Eatl, and was
shipped from his Plantation on lae Tom
blgbee RIVER TIC process of sainpina Is
very simple. You hive oniy 10 envelope
eaeh bale % one oftae Iniia Rubber bags
throw them unto lie water, lash then, 10
gether with ropes, and SCI them afIsat.-
These 81 bales came 10 market III beau
lliul osder. perfectly dry. and sound
he bales are large. weighing between
hse and az hundrad sounds and xni. AZ
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FOREIGN NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAM Sur CALsDOSt

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAM SHIP CALEDONIA
AT Bosr,H.
We are furnished by the New York Her
aid Extra, with the latest news from En-
land, brought by the CALEDONIA, which is COM
pissed under the following heads, GREAT
FIRE IN THE Tower OF LONDON, ENORMOUS
FRAUD IN Bills OF ExcHeQrER, OCoNNELL
ELECTED. MAYos OF DUBLIN, CONTINUED
DERPEs. ION IN TRADE &C..
On the Both Of October dreadful FIRE broke
out in the tower of London, which reduced
that ancient Edifce almost to total destruction.
That portion of lie bu;ldirg, which is called
the "Grand Store House and Armory," was
entirely destroyed with 100000 stand of Arms,
vast quantity of military Carriage, trophies
and Other spos [: war. L. was with extreme DIFF
ficul'y that the crowns 81 jewels could be pre-
served, which had been deposited IN the Reg
ala Office
In regard to the Liverpool Cotton Market
it is stated that there continues by be fair
demand for cation, but the market is more free
y supplied and closes heavily at decline l
- per lb from the last weeks qultation of
American. The sales of the week amount
%. 9l0 bales including 1000 American, $50
Surat on speculations; 1920 New ORLEANS
from 5 10 S Ia pence ,4720 Mobile d.. 5 to
IL otn e; $3.50 upla at4 "a to "a
pence. (Lverrool Alb on Nov. lSt.)
Nov. : d.-fhe sales Of Cotton to-day
amount TO 1900 bales only without any char.
ges of pri, e.. The descriptions sold are chief
ly American at Cd 10 I'd.
Nov. 3rd.-The Market was very dull not
more than 5000 bales were sold.
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Me-. CLAr.-Me COPY the follow

Ma. CLAY.-We copy the follow
ing enumeration from the Lexington
InleIligencel, ol!ast Tu<d ay:
We are happy to be able TO state
that Mr.. Clay's health is entirely res
tored, and to inform his friends that he
leaves Ashland in a few days for Wash
inglon city, where, we have no doubt,
he will remain as long as his services
can be OF any benefit 10 his country
The rurnor that he only awaits the
meeting of the Legislature to tender
his resignalionis unlounded. Ii is not
possible that Dir. Clay should at this
time, when, above all others, his coun-
sci IS needed, retire from his post, and
yield the citadel 10 the enemy.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-12-07

il may be called. drew not more fb.a
three and haif inches water. In ,la
respect Mr.. Griffith was agreelbly d,ssn'
pointed, as he expected II would drav
us'efahly more.
Weare / e.fecily satisfied ibq, This in.
venion IS destined T. b. OF mcalculabIo
bencft 10 the pinntsr rs ID tic vicinity n
s,rean- not navigubl for s'ean.baa;s ana
we have no doubt The "Fiuucr4." MIL
soon he n general as on tic Co1sa. O..
haW ba. Block Warrior, Lutte BIZ by. No.
obee, and other small slreams We nave
here ore described the "Floater" -
particularly. and It is unnecessary 70 =.
peat the description. We woul car.a..
| X re .ommend the inveai on 10 the -"
tiers of Alabama, as emnclaly wp. ~ ~
o.. their attention alr. tirifIi 4 SIN -.y
futber tess tie utility of the ..F.ofee. Ia
OTTER and snaiIer feans, IN Inc Gu
Of tie eHsnn z Writer.
lnobiie Chronielg and Adeer,;...
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Hooper remarked, ssbehaved well Tor
was followed by tbe Boston
Port Bill, and this by the coming OF
fleets, which was ihe prelude 10 Lex
ington, Concord. and Bunker Hill.
Thus ended the enumeration oil the
causes of this war. and The lecturer, III
conclusion, eloquenlly and truly gave
the reasons why il was bell that the
war took place when ii al. We have
not time to write out these now, and
leave them for another lime. Briefly,
however, they were the condition Of
things al home-lhe state Of feeling in
Europe which was hostile to England.
With the exception Of Holland. not
one of The allies favored her-at home
in the experience our fathers had IN the
French war, and the severity OF the
wrongs inflicted upon the country by
England, the Time was considered the
best which ever could have happened
for the successful accomplishments 50
great an event.
The lecture closed st9 O'Clock
The audience we believe was pleased
with the subject and the manner o
treating it.
The Continental Congress" vii
be the subject of The second lecture.
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G Ihc oppoaepts Of t. D.sr.5.,.o,
bill. urge It's uncoasirut.o all, o.
we would enquire, waethef Il i coh,s'
t,onal 10 distribute TIC suiplu, NJ.
the Treasury among lie St .te.. and ~
constitutional to disIr.ble Inc proc 80
of the sales Of the public ilnis ana
iheml
A distribution nf ,hc surplus !, =.
Treasury was made nnder a deao,,,,;.
admins ritlon. and was fe.omnep -
no JESS person - than GrIer -
him, ef wao .ortse. in" 10 use re l,,-
uage of Nj ilibefs iain." I'll. G,>,nr5
ing effects hat The pubic [. : pn,S No
duee OF orr affairs, advI~,,i The a.s,r,.'.
ton Of the surplus 10 tie 'Treasr. : a.,
even weni fur her, ana spoke of Inc dam.
ger of re a.ti.ig the lands ia the possession
Of the General Government, and recon.
mended 10 Co gnss ce>s'on Of t.e
". ole 10 the Stals where they respective.
| " IL. rat.le ia kceJt e. u,a s.u-ee
of revenue" Ifsucl accommodated
had beer made Dv a Wi Pr.siIen AID
adopted by Wing Congress. e err OF
vo alton of the constitution. and Of 51be.
rs ard 90 npptloa, would have be- con,
tanualy ringing IN oar ars.
Again W would eng; re IF those earn.
ed expounders of constitutional law, the
Democrat Loco Foco leaders, whether il
is constitutional TO apply the proceeds of
the sales of the pubic lands 10 works of
internal improvement by the general gov.
er ment, as was recommends BY Mr..
Calhoun; ID whether il is IN oastiiulion.
alto dls,r bIle tie proceeds of such sales,
anonI h. S a'es. 10 be appl ed by item
% he same Purposes, or 10 ANY oil,r [ ey
may tt,nk prope and when is now ve-
hemeCsly opposed b. the same Mr Cei.
noui,. aud the parry wiil whica he acts !
iii The one be couSiiiuiioHli and the o.her
mol, we confess we are 81 = INCORRECTLY
duI," we catnr; see she difference.
NasIrLie Wing.
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A NATIONAL BANK.

A gentleman who was recently visl-
ted the Northern Cities, gives i, as bis
opinion, that at the great Capitalists
in that region ara opposed to a M
tional Bunk, or any institution, which
will make times prosperous and the
people happy. SeIl-interest i. the
controlling motive with them. AT pre-
sent. and so long as the present state
of things continues, they can make a
much greater PER CENT. upon their
capital. bp shaving, than they can by
investing it in the stock OF the bank.
We observe the same motis operating
in this State, with the same class OF
men. In a South side county-not a
hundred miles iron Richmond, there
are many rich Democrats, reaping
golden harvests these hard times
One Of them is reported to have said,
1.-Two and half per cent. month, IS
not enough" When i, reaches three
and a half month, he mly praise the
Democracy, and curse a National bank
harder than ever.
lfthese times continue, we should
not be surprised if the whole body o.
the people should offer up united
prayer for a National Bank, or any
thing fIse, which will save them from
the grippe ofthe shavers and usurers.
Rich. Whig,
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our overt row. like the powers Of dark
ness when the throDed one Of Babyloa be-
came even as themselves, end he glory
Of The t'holdes' had gone down forever.
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COMMUNICATED.
REFORM.

The determination understood TO have been adopt
ed by the President to require proof Of Interference
in elections" of dishonesty" of" incapacity, or
neglect of official duty" principal subjects OF
REFORM begins TO promise more satisfactory results
than most of his friends had anticipated.
1t apprehcnded that under this rule very few OF
the Loco Eoco faction would meet their mercd late,
because from iastidious and false delicacy of the
Wings, it supposed that few none would be
inclined to volunteer ''informers."
This, however, will turn out to be misapprehen-
sion, the result far, is train of proving For
it understood that certain official sinners,
through want of any proof against them are likely TO
remain in quiet possession OF the pois they have been
long enjoying and abusing, than ardidnche of tes
timony forthcoming to show up their reprehensibe
conduct in bold relief exhibiting them grossly OBJ
noxious to the forfeures they have incurred.
So that though the rule of the President will be at
tended with tardy action in many cases, and give some
trouble 10 his friends and himsef reach what he
might nj, with equal justice, by peremptory de-
rsIon ninety nine in the hundred yet will re-
suit in perfect justification, without single cxcep-
tion Of whate he finally does in the premises and
further reward for SO much pans-taking, It VIII
embody of evidence of official delinquency,
which, should it bc laid before the pubic eye,
will clearly demonstrate TO the People the total unwor
thincss OF THEN late corps of official agents and cec.
tually put down the yest of revolutionary factions
that threat ened destruction happy and pros
porous country, such the Loco Foco deprcdators
found in this, W hen, in evil hour the reins of gov
ernment were irusted TO their tseacherous hands.
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I4,OOO,OOO
I6I,SW

IOl ,SUU I4,UO,OOO
Besides the above astounding figures, there the
numerous private steamboats, that in our prn-
cipa ports London alone owning about 300 (includ-
ing afr uescrimon) L;...real go md Glasgow i20,
without taking into consideration all our other mpor-
tant ports. These steamers could be taken up by
government on the breaking out of war; destroy
any fleet fleets with hardly the assistance Of the
navy. Besides our own merchant seamen would
call from the American service, by increase Of
wages, at least 5000 most able British seamcn who
| are engaged by that nation. We might even
have the pick OF all the choice sailors of the Medtei
ranean and Adratic in of need who would enter
service with the greatest alacrity did but send
ships of their coasts take them they fully
aware of the good treatment they receive with us
and the scrupuousness with which we adhere to our
contracts. Were it deemed expedient by our govern
| ment to remove the heavy discriminating duties on
Baltic timber the inevitable result would be 10 in
crease naval ascendancy to an almost unlimited
extent, for ships would then be built in England
cheaper than in any other country and let be borne
in mind that the peculiar facilities for building expe
dtously in England, with the existence of commo-
dous docks machinery &c, are greatly in our favor
and great indeed, the artificial means we
possess of this description that the modes adopted for
loading and dischargng, the employment Of steam
tugs to bring vessels their moorings and take
them sea- and the greater economy and despatch that
pervade every department of the business, that
three ships are able to PERFORM and do in fact perform
much work done by four at the end of the
war; thus virtual addition OF many hundred thou
sands OF tone is made to mercantile navy. Facts
speak for themselves; and ! have nothing more to
add the list of the navy and its resources, except
that our present fleet in the Mediterranean is such an
efficient one in every of the word, that Lord
Nelson himself would stand astounded, could he be-
| hold it, ! only further affirm my willingness
and ability to give the name of each of the sos YES
sells belonging navy, alphabetically arranged
and stations as well the specification of the sunry
ports between which the above mercantile tonnage is
distributed, if any such curiosity should be excited.
The ITn;tcd Service Jo,,rnaln Of March ISAI
ir, giving the stations of LOG British Regiments, as
81 yns IL of them Canada, amounting probably to
some 10000 men. The whole British army in SER
vice in all parts Of the world, is not far from 100000
This-number of British vessels of war; of all classes
which were in commission the LIST of March, lSil
is $780, little less than one-haf Of the navy.
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THE MADlSONIAN.

The following list Of the British Navy is from the
Naval Chronicle, Of April $780, credited thereso the
New York American the origin of which APPEARS to
be explained in the Introductory note. The oommu-
ncaiion as will be seen, made by Boosting John
Bull As TO the correctness Of the statement Of the
number Of vessels guns, &c. itis probably worthy Of
respect. quote il for information.
THE BRITIsu NAvY-A well informed conespon-
dent sends the following account Of the strength OF
the British marine force intended reply othc ar
tcles which have appeared in journal, extracted
from the London Times, on the subject
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from The London and Paris Ladies Mapasine of
Fashions

Fashions.
FASHIONS FOR MAY.-SiIk is much in favor for
every description Of toilette from the morning peignor
to the evening dress Gros de Naples checked striped
chine brooches, fOulards pekinets, in eve.
variety; but the novelty of the is the satin bo
reae, borrowing its from it's imitation OF the tints
Of the Aurora Boreas, which is also introduced in
variety OF materials Grange bistre, roues, nankcen,
and all shades Of yellow being fashionable In car
riage dresses, the colors cafe lat, flame de
punch, green, pomgranite, and cerisc Redngots arc
trimmed with ckicoree brandenbourgs, grim trim
inngs and fancy buttons; three placed on
the corsagc and skirt the skirts made very full
and almost trainings bias also much used on silk
dresses, edged with fringe and tucks expected
be IN favor. Sleeves are made ofevery style the
tight ones have many admirers; they are varied by
bouillons placed lengthways or across the tight
sleeve will not be used in light materials in muslns
the sleeve bouillonee has been preferred Scarfs the
same as the dress fashionable and others in every
variety.
Satin dresses Of pale colors worn with tunics
of black lace wreaths of flowers, creves and broad
lace ornament the skirt of ball dresses.-T nmnngs
on the tops OF long gloves less worn band Of
velvet is preferred Bracelets are fashionable; the
Turkish and Roman style being the most admired.
lnlets oflace are much for cannezous man
chces &c j some are entirely composed Of muslin and
Valencienses. The little caps a la paysanne and la
Norma are in much favo'
S INNER bournous made Of white or blue cache
mire emb oidered in tambour, white on blue and blue
white, with cordelicre of the two coors they are
no, lined. MantcIeis Of embroidered musns arc
trimmed with three bais, headed by narrow en-
broidery, and occasionally rband ia passed through
the bais, OF the color of the lining. Scarfs are in
great variety black silk, satin, velvet or lace and
cachemire ofbuc black green embroidered all
round, foularJs, &c. Many shawls will be worn of
silk or cachemire, embroidered in the same color.
Bonnets almost exclusively Of the close capote
form so general are they, that even Leghorns and
paies de riz are made Open straws much
worn in Paris and capotes Of Grape have already APP
Peared there in pink, blue jonquii, ornnmentcd with
delicate flowers feathers preferred for Leghorns,
and voilettes universal.
The pretty capotes of poult de sole of light coors
covered with tulle or lace ncrmixed with howe.s
aiband is used more abundantly on bonncs this see
SON A and very rich style has been introduced
termed the prismatc rband the flowers used of
the simplest kind-lcs ofihe valley mixed with grass,
elder flowers with roses, blue bells &c. the wreath
Pompadour is of small roses encircIed with white field
daises, united by small Gordon of fcuillagc
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~ ARDENING, FARMING, BOTANY, AG-
NJ RICULTURE, for sale by +, TAYLOR, list

~ RlCULTURE, for sale by +, TAYLOR, list
continued.
Rufiin on Calcareous Manurcs Mecklenburg on
grasses.
Useful and Ornamental Planting, vol, London.
The Planters Guide, by Sir III. Steuart, vol
Busby's Visit to the Principal Vineyards of Spain
and France, their Methods OF Cultivation and of ma
nufacturc
The Culture ofthc Vine in France, Italy and Swift
zerland, and the art of wine making by >, Fisher.
Marshalls Rural Economy of the West of Eng
land, vol London.
Agricultural state of Great Britain, vol.
Outlines of the Husbandry Of East and West
Flanders vol London.
Natural History of Vegetables, by b. S. Barton,
M. ID,
Andcrson's Agriculture.
Smiths Flora Britannica, 3 vols London.
The Cultivator's Almanac, 1910 and i84l
Report of the Secretary Of the Treasury TO Con-
gress Cotton, its cultivation, manufacture and fo-
reign trade.
On the Culture Of the Beet and on the manufac-
ture of Beet Sugar, vol. rs cents.
Cobb ON the growth ofthe Mulberry Tree, and the
Culture of Silk 25 cents.
Child's Botany, ninth edition.
The Flora ofthe District Of Columbia by Brereton.
Loudon's Cycoppdin of Gardening; do. do of
Agriculture; do do. Of Plants do. do Of Rural Ar
chitecture; do. SQlnEban Gariener-and many others
Of which the st VI ~ continued may