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Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-10-15
TARIFF TAXATION.

AMOS KENDALL proposes TO digest into
two numbers OF his Exposition, TO be print
ed i. one, the arguments and facts as we'll
as those Collected by himself, as by mem.
bers OF Congress in the late discussions,
showing the practical effects OF protec-
live tariff (sa calledl on the industry Of
The country with appropriate Illustrations.
Taking The tariff bill lately become law,
he will show, with all practicable accura.
CIV, how much the farmers, planters, mer-
chants, traders, mechanics, AMI other con-
sumers are to pay in taxes upon every
yard Of cloth, pound Of sugar, bushcl Of
salt, plough, axe, and every article of gen.
eral use and consumption which they pur-
chase for the comfort Of their families.
and the advancement Of their business; to
The end that every man may be able to as
certain and bear in mind precisely how
much he pays from the products of his la
Dor; or from his income. under this system
of taxation.
The utmost care will be taken 10 attain
accuracy, both in fact and argument; 20
that this production shall be TEXT.
BOOK TO be relied upon, as we'll by those
who seek information, as by those who de.
sire TO enter into the arena OF discussion.
They will be furnished to subscribers at
THREE DOLLARS for 100 copies, or FIrrY
CENTS the dozen, to be paid on delivery.
On orders, postage paid or free, enclos-
ing the cash, they will be forwarded by
mail at the same prices, or l3i cents for
single copy.
Tn work will be ready for delivery a.
bout the lst of October.
Half dozen copies will be forwarded
70 every editor who promptly inserts ,hls
notice, and sends his paper containing il.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-10-15

ceivabIs ahsurdiies Nothing indeed can
he more prep ,stero IL than the fully Ut set
ting apart, in The midst Of Tree and intel
ligeni people, large body of men as otfi-
rerS and soldiers, with design, that they
IN u hlsL and and mnnopplIzs all the skill
and science OF the nation, in The art Of de-
E n i've war. The notion begetS one o.
he silllest Of al possible siratagcms, to
m ose on The credulity OF human weak
ness. II arrpganily disparages the ability
an inclination Of wise and brave peo-
| pie to defend their own rights and liner
ties AMI affects Solemn my stitica'lon upon
a.,u ject, which, Of all others, Ia The SIM
past and most paIpable to all who are
worthy To enjoy the blessings ii tree and
liheral system of self government. lhtre-
piduy of character, and IA quiet and deter
mined seli-reliance, pervading The MINDS
OF whole people, are qualities Will out
weigh the value and potency Of the largest
and best appointed army, that the love OF
pay, emoluments and personal distinction,
has ever assembled in any quarter OF the
globe. When nation finds IA large army
necessary, or even tolerabIe, in peace, Its
ep oh of declension is at hand. An army
= whole, and in all It's parts, is grasplng,
il varicious and tvranniral in all its propen'
sities.' II must have action OF some kind
and, lacking the stimulus IT foreign war, II
seeks the good of the few, AT the expense
Of the mnny, and is always lahorlng ia
bring about change TO subserVe ITS own
interests. There is great deal ct Jargon
now .a-days, in reference to The "science
OF war" Why, anv set OF treemen car
mike themselves soldiers in lew weeks
time. equal TO the best veterans OF mer
cenarv service. The defen C at Fort Sui
livan, (now Fort Monltrie) furnishes "ne %
the strongest Illustrations iha, need lie, o
what re,olute men can accomplish with NJ
other s,ience, than bravery is always al Il
to draw at sight. In fact, the best Tough
bat les Of our revolutionary contest, were
such as plain practical good sense will al
WAYS fight, and where it will always tn
',mph. The miserable sophislry which
prctends that a MN will fight better, ~
| pTNtu0 uttteT HItc'idiS WI h-"'''-, ~ So
ured to the business from his youth, l.
quite beyond the cIedulty Of the Ameri
can people.
The points of discussion suggested IN
this biief essay are so numerous in them
selves, and SO important in their relation
to the salutary restraints OF Government
and the general welfare, that we find 1t {
task Of no little difficult, to compress with
in reasnnahle limits, for journal like the
MAGNOLIA, the III usand acts and illnstra
,ions which are educed bv the fruittulnes'
Of The theme. We must here, however
reluctantly pause, and, if leisure permits
after we have considered the second branch
nf our general subject, which we propose
to do in the O.tober numher, we may then
resume the discussion Of the subject al
ready examined in this place. 10 contor
nifty with our design, then, the next topic
will embrace the personnel and materid
of the Navy, under heads of statement ant
commentary, similar to the course pursued
in these pages.
July 3lh, 1912.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-10-15

proclamation. Il must confess there is an
omission, and am happy 10 give you inc
benefit Of it, The case IL dismissed.
The Inlormer was not only defeated,
| but rather alarmed. when the prisoner
called to mind certain act which render
ed him, the aforesaid informant, liable l"
heavy damages for false imprlsonmeh''
Sc. and the poor fellow was lain 10 avert
the innciion Of IN action of the law, oy
Disturbing a certain s,i.n in hard cash 10
the accused.
But 10 IN the next evening he again
encountered his dear acquaintance ana
Ia his infinite delight, he heheid the same
nniIumnaied lantern in his hand; Tor an
amended proclamation had been 'ssucd
that morning, with the words. 'iha' no III,
habitant should sii, without lantern ana
"A candle therein
The iniormer chuckled at the ignorance
Of the man who had so cody victimised
him On the preceding night; and WIN
heart beating with The desire OF revenge
and with certain prosoect OF the resti-
luton of the mulct which he has suffered,
he with a sneering politeness requested
the honor of his company to the Jus'ice
room.
Really, it is impossible to resist inc
amiable opportunities Of gentleman
who pays such delicate compliments aho;
such good coin y replied the mn. and
away he wvked, chatting good humored'y
and Joking with his delightful captor.
What, again 2 cried the officer.
Il hope Monsieur will do me the honor
to remember tina, my former appearance
was not only against my inclination OUT
against the law said the prisoner.
Really these proceedings are very
vexalious anG---
Have you read the proclamation z In
terrupted the officer. >.
.Mnnsieur did me the favor to read u
only Last night--- -.
| i will re I'd i, again for Your edlnca.
lion,' replied the officer; and ne 'o"keo
fnrtiveIy at the inf"rmer. who could
scarcely contain himself for joy.
The amended proclamation was read
The acrused stood plaridly smiling at the
rgmarole verbiage; but when The ofhcer
read the concluding words, that no lnhao-
liant should stir abroad after sunset with
out a lantern and candle,' he started.
'IIa ncrled the infnrmer, unable longer
to restrain his feelings.
How very, very Fortunate cried the
delinquent, and quickly opening his lam
tern, continued, 'Lo here is candle.
How fortunate
But it is not lighted = exclaimed the
informer, with an uncomfortable agitation.
sIt is not lighted, nor has it been, as tho
wick itself proves =
Lantern and candle q lantern and q
candle = repeated the man. 4 appeal to
the Justice of Monsieur, that there was
not such word as lighted candle in any
part of tina, respected document 2 /.
This was ciincher. The parties
we're completely outwitted; while to abate
the fever Of the informer's excitement,
the man charitably repeated the bleeding
which he had so effectually performed on
the former occasion. OF course the law.
yers lost no time in amending the a.
lnended proclamation, and inserted lighted
before the word CANDLE
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-10-15

The Lewiston (Pa.l Independent Press
dominates Gen. Edmund 2. Gaines for the
next Presidency.
+" Henry still lives, Tyley still lives snd
rPigns;
When they are gone, then may we count
our GGiRes!''
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-05-06

ARRIVAL OF TIE SHERIDAN AND
GREAT WESTERN

The packet ship Sheridan and the steamship Great West
ern have arrived at New YORK. the latter haqin le Brol
I'd inst
Three special messengers have arrived in the Great West
from the British Government to Lord Ashbarea-
one from the French Government the French Minister
and one from the american Minister in London all in refer
cnce it IS supposed, TO the right Of search
The English have been defeated in Afghanistan having
lost 6oo0 soldiers and most Of the officers of the invading
Army
The new Ministry have presented Parliament their plan
Of action winch includes very considerable Moderation
their tariff 70 the advantage OF this country
There to be toerable ready sale Of coep 1t re-
dnced price for inferior qualities which, is said have been
largely shipped from this country.
ne sniengs ct the British Caboo must have been ter
rIoe We notice that amongst their asaiIans was the son
OF Dost Aohammed With the latter our tounsman Cen
era Harlin did service and think be will not be surpri
sed at the result
ana Viii submit 70 war tax, carry on hoslities in
India.
Eight thousand troops were leave Enelanl for India
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-05-06

fbe Washington correspondent; ofhe Baltno American
under date of April 81 says:
Lord Ashbaron IS going WIKI his mission over here
and most successfully it would far IS the preIjnna
res depend upon good understanding Between his Lord
snip the Executive and Executive officers there is the best
understanding Socially. his Lordship treated with mar
ked kindness ard resprL Mr. Adams entertained hin an
evening or two since at his house, AID made large parv
10 receive h including all the foreign ministers and Alr
Clay.
TO day be dines the house ofhe Secretary Of State and
early next week Lord Ashbnuon will entertain large 9artr
at his own house The President has already given hin
handsome entertainment So far every thing looks yel Ia
pacific termination ofmattersp
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-05-06

Ms ADAHs, the American OConneH in speech dsliv
cred IN the House the 18th oflpr advanced new prin
ePIe nPon whca he commended slavery might constitution
ally u abolished without the consent Of the savebodno
States 10 ease fwa he said either foreign or servile if
saveSte should be the theatre Of operations martial lar
would supersede all municipal regulations and the Pres
dent or the commander Of he army might abolish slavery
IN such State and neither Congress or the peope the
State would have the power restore it. He would be
brave general indeed who would dare 10 aenn sneb n
ceeiing; for most assuredy, would be the signal for his
annhia'ion The South able to protect herself and #
need be- 70 defend the entire Unop and she will disaain to
ask the aid in a"g ofaboon generals or troops Ne
Their Mr Adams his grandchildren viii ever see the ne
when his doctrine universally admitted will have
chance q being nat in practical force
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-05-06

DENocEATIo VIcroRIEs.The result the charter eec-
turning upon local quesonsn few oithe towns
and cities is hailed BY the democratic presses AHA as much
apparent Joy as they wond have ihe right they
had elected ocooeo President We have heard SAID Of
French cooks that they can serve up very good dinner
f0m nothing democracy seems to be similarly gifted i
can derive consolation IRON sources whence in reality, 40
comfort springs aaFe seen the sane plan pass1ei b.
tore 0s IS rather hae!eied now It answered very well
"ne zen JACKSON was President to excite the hura boys
the so.'s.'a'7S VINO sue WITH The @roa8est-by mag
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-05-06

The Hon JAcoB THoMpsoN has our thanks Cor valuable
public documents from Washington.
We are indebted to the Hon WV NJ GwIN for copy
OF The speech Of Senator ALLEN o. Ohio The repeal of
Distribution Bill
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-05-06

Il the Federal Gorernmcnt lalas lie L.sl
which belongs 10 TIC Staes. the Federal Cogaags-
assume the dgbs Of tie States 50 ssr tvo os tasce
II mthe Noflh now before Iatfe Is Il i5as
justice 10 the demand When the Land 1Ioa5g ras
rendered to the Federal Government il was ea eaa
t6at the debs ofthe Sales should bdpad by The noa
should il not be agan2 ithe States are st.lIPs
resources taase Who take taen must pay their deus
vii Be the Uavcrsai CRY. when taxrs are increased
the State debts-l'the Land Money be taken from It's i
owners The consolidating tendency Of the measures
have no effect upon oppressed and suffering people
VIII demand IT, II preference TO the dishonest eSl-
reputation.
This IS the consideration which appeals strongly
State Rights man, exert himself on behalf Of l1s
IS the only effective antagonist OF the Assumption
debts BY tie Federal Government Rich. lthg
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-05-06

L 5 LoA.-Ihe National InleiIigcncer Of ito as.
says-"it gives pleasure beale that an has
been made TO ie government par and Otherwise favor
able terms ter considerable part Of the T. s Loan el,
authorized by act O Coaeress.'
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-05-06

The last number ofte Guard enriched bv some Of tba
mos, aicious advice ID young ladies'" from the cn
otor that have met uila W-cla hertiI, recon
mend fair readers wen ,v5any - be perased and
2ii9rsi It have been calcua;rd xDressly Is,
ibis meridian for It aimed faults whose existence aoo,
maiiens is any thing bit fIbul,us Probably no oa.,
OF his BIS devoted time The ladies' than broth
JossELTT an 40 hrtei1e ny The voua bac h.
9rs, should be better qtli hnseto point out and
apply the corrective Aa faults But be writes rs If the
feeling of wearss of his present estate of single bessedneq
had yet p BE- felt Rumor say experienced long
I'ng ago; but viii belle hn and the girls may do
likewise'-f they and hope for his sake that N,
Iasse WILL according to his advice say yes when he
proposes.
We much of,he advice" as we can we'll afford
space for
Let your dress however costly be paia neat and well Il
ted Gaudy coiours anl abundance of aer are ver,.
bad aste-A lady should al vavs be snfcenv well dei
TO see er friends whenever they may happen call 10 keen
them waiting ong time, indicates vou IN yotr ,si
attire are not t % be and have To make prer,ra m
iAe interview or that YOU feel repugnance for il Fib
o these VIII lessen YOU The oppnon othe well cred oen
man W. know lady who made herself extremely ponnIar
ny meeting he friends at the door with smile and an
not at attempt TO improve the complexion which nature b
gwen you by art The panes natural face ever seen ool
ber than painted Pare the best aDnlation
you can make IS superior all the cosmetics Divide
your TINE betweeu your books and your work neqc,in
neither io gfossiP and SANDER And lastly should the e
ot single besSedness and Summon up sufficient courage flor
he SAID TO bc very bashfu man. asx>some one ofo,
whom ne may hiak the kndeSt the genes the ioveas tho
Inosl constant Of all, to become his wifc-sav Yes
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-05-06

CAN@oN Balls One hundred aal two thousand nine
hundred and SIX pounds ofcaanon balls arrived At Fafon
Lock. "a from Tie 18Th u he 2is Of april They
were east at 'oani Carmoa anl part ofa large con
rae u1Le Ilr lbe supply Of lha .. S g2.e.a.aent
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-05-06

Tng WEATHER during the season, has been very
uaproptiois for planting friends Sprng opened much
earlier than usual and seemed 70 promise continual smile
upon The a5or Of the bus5animan bu have had sevsr
sudden changes accompanied with cold norhery winds,
which have materially checked in instances near
Iy destroyed the growing crops The cu;-worm has
committed extensive il portions Of the country
We certainly threatened with anoth short crop and
time culeavo-, b. prudence and economy 10 avert
the force ofthe approaching ho, heightened will be-
by want Of co afdeucc ard scarcity oCnorey.
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-05-06

s WE are as oriz-a 70 WILLIAM r. COURTS,
E'q, aon.s comy canlitte l3r Alihor Public
couai f tie vacancy oaSi7nsd b. the death e lae Audi
tor C1t \. p SAUNDERS
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-05-12

%. Mn. VAN BUREN, arrived a, Nashville on
the 2eth ut lie made his formal e,iree into the CITY,
accompanied by Gen. Jackson. Mr. Pauldiny. and a
number Of gentlemen ON horseback and in carriages,
bout 300 IN number, and escorted by the Nashville
Blues. lie was received, says the Nashville Wing
with respect. hut with no enthusiasm The truth is
that. Geld as marble himself there is nothing in his char
ecter 10 inspire thai feeling. On the 3Osh, he was
leave Nashville for the Hermitage and after remaining
short time with Gen. Jackson, he will visit Kentucky
and pass few days al Ashland by the express invita-
ton If Mr. Clay.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-05-12

\ ner Cod'lioa.-Thc Madis,nan us:nuat,.> TIA,
Nesrs Clay Beat1aar about forming coalition il in
deed they have not already entered noa saen contract
against thc" Bureaucratic ,cpubcan l,arty'-,.c Aad~
man apparently embracing in that terra only such per
are disposed 10 support John c. Calhoun for the
next Presidency Fer it is already uanils, We
think, that "thc CorpoEl's Guard" Lcenniur 10 de,
rpair Of the reelection Of ''te mast popular President
aimee The time i y asiagton" intend with the aid OF
such allies 10 they recr, from the Loco Foco ranks
to adopt Mr.. Calhoun As their candidate,
But, infer, from the tone of the Niadisonou and lis
Messrs. Clay and Benton, is not n,clled that its
fruits shall tenure 10 the ltncfit of either Ct those Gen
temen personally but that lis obcc, is to secure the cleo
fioa Of Mr.. Ian Brcniu For a correspondent Of the
Aadlsunan whose article is consprnously inserted, in
letter addressed 10 the editor Of the t;oc in which Gen
Jackson Benton, Kendall, and Blair are all bitterly as
sailed, the enemies OF Mr. Calhoun, distinctly CHARGES
thu, the G'be, rs ii. mouth piece of Benton has yul
firth the elct that Mr. Van Buren, INST be Nominated
and tia, TO this end another 'packcd' Baltimore Con
ytn'o' Is IN due tine 10 be heidi If, them there be !
coalition between Clay ami Benton, iis ntJcct j.
Of course the election Of Van Buren, Marvellous dis
co'ery this Worthy Of the saescy If Tie dwelling
editor 81 the Madisonion, and the brilliant Court ii
which 1t Is tho characteristic defender and organ!
This writer Informs that Gen jackson, whom h.
calls 1.-THE I'D lion al tic lcrniiage,' deadly hostil,
to Mr. Calhoun. and still grow the mention Of the
name OF the no bearded him in his in Ia. hcic ht
Of his porulsry'
These indications. and others Of like character sho"
the harmony" that prevails in the "Dcnocratic ranks
Delrc the mex, Presidential election day arrives. VI
shall see many who loving friends tearing each
other to pcc'sand would warn the new admirers o
Mr. Calhoun, not to praise him Too much s they should
he compelled others of his friends have been in time
rast, to cat their words.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-05-12

aud i,e Iedlcon u the sa,a,.es u vai.o5 Att,s Al
which wss concurrcd in by the Stcckholder.
\ resolution offered in committee by Mr. Ellc,, and
adopted by the committee, stating that the brief space
ct time allowed committees Of the Stockholders precln
dcd the possibility Of making up opinion on i'm
portan' matters submitted for their and re
commenting the continuation Of committees fron one
meeting Of tho Stockholders another was sustained
IN general meeting, by the decisive vote Of 5000 10 900
Another resolution. offered by Mr. Elle insirucing the
President and Directors lay before this committee all
propositions which they contemplate submitting the
Stockholders nj their general meeting. reasonable
time before the meeting. was likewise passed. by great
majority. These believed 10 DO the first proposi
uons. proceeding from n private Stakeholder which
have ever prevailed in general meetings Of the Stock
holders Of tins Company
But. alns II is too late. The Company arc IN the
power OF the Legislature and II is only be hoped
that the Legislature will be merciiul The fatal and de-
cisive error committed when the Blue Ridge Canal
was torn to pieces, and hundreds Of thousands o
dollars were squander,d above lynchhurg. What is
now 10 be done A STOCkHOl.DER.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-05-12
JAMES RIVER < KANAWHA COMPANY.
To tie Editors Of The 'rgnia1-daied.
RICHMoND. MAY J

RIcHMoND. NAY :. 1872.
The meeting of the Stockholders C this Go upany
which convened Tuesday evening, was ,rgaur ed b
calling Gen John II. Cooke to the Chair The Il apor
Of the President read, detailing at consider bl
length the of legislation during the last whit
in relation TO the Companys application for Loan FIR thu
redemption Of the guaranteed bonds hypoihccaed in 'o
land and Ehgand The report invited a strict examinl-
ton Of the conduct Of the Board in relation th, tram
action. which alleged had been made the basis OF unjust
charges against the administration OF the affairs Of the
Company.
Mr. Elct suggested that the Presidents desire for an
investigation ought 10 c gratiled. and moved the ap
ppntmcnt Of committee of investigations b., ballot
as the best means Of accommodating him The molten
was lost, and committee Of eleven Stockholders (Mr.
Baxter presdin9) was appointed by the chair TO
slider the matters submitted to the Stockholders
On ednetla, evening the committee reported certain
resolutions for the consideration of the Stockholders and
ii was stated orally by The chairman. that a careful
invest ration of the financial condition Of the Company,
IT appeared 10 be impossible to avoid accepting the loan
authorized by the Legislature for the redemption Of
.he bonds which are pledged in Europe, and meeting
other engagements pressing the Company. 1t was
even stated tina, the committee had arrived the
clusion that, after accepting that loan. and dsposng Of
the stock on the most advantageous terms that could
probably be obtained, there would still be deficiency Of
available means, to the amount of one hundred Thousand
dollars, the close Of the present year, that might be
less, and 1t mig indeed be much greaer that very
certain estimate could be made Of the value of the Com
panys resources, and that doubtful whether
the interest due in July would be paid !, thought
however by the chairman Of the committee that this
most desirable object would be accomplished.
But in this estimate Of the Company's resources and
liabilities. taken Of the purchase money
due. about to become due, for the Richmond dock;
of the which may be recovered in various suits
pending against the Company; Of the cost If making
the connections with the South side Of James River.
the completion works in progress between Lynch
burg and the head Of the Blue Ridge Canal--itsms
which, if included would swell the deficiency some
5000, 900.
The committee reccrnhended retrenchmcnt Of expen.
and Is cents par ms Sr travelling expenses the sri
,.r.~ - ria-.cry f- TIT, " rte.'ne- T" ~ h~x-3
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-05-12

WILL SELL, on Friday the 10Th inst at the stor,
L house of Mr.. James NJ. Yanccy, in the town OF
Lynclhurg. about 500 gallons Of Liquors. consisting il
par, of Cognac Brandy. Champagne Brandy, Irish
Whiskcy, Jamaica Rum Holland Gin, Madeira Wine
Domestic Wine. French Brandy. Bounce, Cordial, Nal
aga Wine Sc. SC. sc.
These Liquors are mostly Of n superior quality, and
nst be sold Wiihom Tavern keepers and 9th
ors wanting suc, articles would do well to call and OK
anime hom as they will be sold in quantities to sui, pnr
chascrs
TERMS OF SAIE.-Cash for all sums under %
on sums Of that amount or more. credit of 4 months
with negotiable notes. satisfactorily endorsed.
DAVID ED. SPENCE, Trustee
May ~ WHOM