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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-01-18
Inauguration
OF GOVERNOR TITCKFR

OF AON EIINOL L OChEI[.
At IL O'Clock the Governor elect,
the Hon. TILGHMAN NJ. TUCK
Err, of Lowndes preceded by the
Sergeant alarms, and accompanied by
his PrivateSecretary F. M. Tucker,
followed first by the joint committee Of
arrangement of both H-uses of the
Legislature, and next by Ex-Governor
McNUTT and his private Secretary
Z. P. Russell, Esq; the President of
the Senate and Er-c6icio Governor of
the State, Gen. JESSIE SPEIGHT
and his Private Secretary ISAAC
McFARREN Esq, by the Judges of
the High Court of Errors aud appeals,
by MAI. GENERAL JOHN A..
QUITMAN, and Judge PINKNEY
G. SMITH, by the State officers to
wit: The Attorney General, ofthe State,
the State Printer, and the officers OF
the Penitentiary entered the Hall OF
the House of Representatives. The
Governor elect was conducted to the
clerks desk by the President pro tenn.
Of the Senate, JAMES ALEXAN-
DER VENDRESS, Esq; and by the
Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives, ROBERT w. ROBERTS,
Esq. The object of the joint meeting
of the two houses being explained, the
Governor elect. rose and addressed
the two Houses as follows.
Gentlemen othe Senate,
and House Of Representatives.:
The free sufrages of the qualified
electors of the State of Mississippi,
having elevated me 10 the responsible
station of Chief Magistrate Of the State
appear before you, their representa-.
tive, to take the oath of office. Ii is
useless, for Inc TO undertake to express
TO you, the grateful obligations under
which ! am placed, by the kind par.
tl1lity OF our common constituency.
would however say, for it is as little a.
can do, by way ofevincing my sense
OF the obligation,) that [ will devote m,
entire time and what little talents | NAV
possess, to the advancement Of the
legitimate interests of the citizens OF the
State.
| do not at this time, feel that dut,
imposes on me the obligation of givins
TO you any Information ION the state o
the Government" or of "recommen.
ding to your consideration any meas
ures" whatevel--that duty having beer
lately. SO ably performed by my prede.
lessor. | would however remark
mat there are many matters Of vita
importance 10 our constituency, which
will demand your most serious consid.
Grafton at your present SESSION, some o
which | will presume at this time brief
| ly to notice.
The question as TO the liability Of
the State, on account of the Missis.
sippi Union Bank, may obtrude itsel
upon your consideration. for nv.
4 self | consider, that important cues.
lion settled by the highest tribuna
known 10 Tree Goverpments:-I near
the people themselves-lhey HAVING
decided in effect that the transactions
'connecied with said Bank, both in IN.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-01-18

that they shonld have an impartial trial,
it would be advisable to send for Capt.
Desauque who speaks the language tiu-
emily; old Charley thought in this case
an Interpreter was quite useless: but
at length merely for form's sake, ne
consented; the Interpreter appeared,
and now for the glorious uncertainty oil
the law! "Desauque, said the Judge.
ask that fellow with hair round his
mouth, where he got that watch" for
the watch was found in his possession.
The interpreter REPLIED. "he says, your
honor, that he purchased the watch IN
| New York" Old Charley fixed his
eyes full upon him, and shook his
head. knit his brows, and then in stem.
torian voice burst forth, she's ID
Liar! stand aside and call the next
lDesauque, ask that Teller where his
partner got that walch"1 He replied
through Desauque, thai chummy
bought it in New York. he judge
was now outrageous, his ii wen
like saw mill he foamed at the
mouth ere he could come out with
"You are also a damed liar!N Pete
Kinsey, take these seven dia plea
scoundrels under the bluff, and give
them on their bare backs~, save one
and l will go and see it done! Gen
tlemen, this court 81 jonrned 81
ne die, to meet 10A N
provided anot htered III,
docket. Squire u me mois
ten my parched up Cay: Give me
little GIN" Pete Kinsey did his dut
and the poor Mexicans suffered tn
, "penalty of the law" SnGb-is on
: specimen of a "Texian
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-01-18

he gave his vote for the bill st the extra ses-
sion, he did so upon the broad ground that II I
was demanded by the commercial sections Oh
the country. In his own State there was no
great cling in regard to the measure. ne
had seen no evidence of change in regard !"
public opinion uponthis measure. Il cohV.ho.
ed, however. that the majority ofthe American
People were adverse to the bill he was Wiling
to be guild d by their action, and see It repeal
ed. But he saw no evidence of such oppos'-
ton, and doubted if the op MON that there was
this change was founded OF any good eV''
dence."
We think from The indications given IN varl.
GUS directions that there is strong probability
that this highly beneficial law will be repealed
and that thousands of energetic and useful citl
zers will be left in hopeless thraldom paralyzet
by the weight of overwhelming debt.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-01-18

u In our last paper we had occasion to
give the Editor of the Democrat rather Sc
we're lecture on his objectionable violations of
Grammar and taste in one of his late editorial
articles; We feel again Impelledto the discharge
of similar duty in regard to his admission In
to his columns of a communication from some
anonymous scribbler, who;signs himself "An
Amatuer." We have no idea who this fam
eif''l "Amatuer" can be, that has thought his
conceptions on beauty and grace worthy ofbe-
ing embodied into a communication and has
sought TO secure for this offspring of his GEM
US the distinction Of news paper immortality;
but we would have supposed, if we had not
evidence to the contrary,that the veteran Edi-
tor of the Chief Democratic anti. bond print in
Nor h Eastern Mississippi, was possessed Of
sufficient dlscernment TO decline the publica-
ton of piece evincing such disregard of the
common observances Of society and such a
desritution Of taste and proper sense Of pro-
priety. The communication, to which we al
lude, Is an attempted description of a ball that
was gotten up at IIuddleston's Hotel in cele-
brauon OF the anniversary Of the 9Th of Janua
ry- we ourselves were at the party and spen;
very delightful evening, but we had no idea
then, that we should see the ladies. who were
figuring so gracefully in+he dance, paraded in
the columns of a newspaper g. described with
tn minuteness of vulgar precision even down
to the initials of the name. The hair, the com.
plexIOn' the dress are all so deliberately detail
ed that the original Is at once recognized in the
bunglIng carcaturc The author designed for q
beautiful picture. The i'll judged profusion o
fulsome compliment, vi it'll which he has at.
tempted to adorn some of his figures, make.
them but the more disgusting to the delicate
and refined tastes Of 'hose.whom be has so I'M.
ceremomOusiy introduced into his Iiece.
We extract the following expressions a.
fair specimens of the writer's taste and refine
nent in style:"a smile plays round lips lusciou.
as the peach-Ohl how our teeth ache,
'She smiles at the thousand nothngs whisper
ed into the ear by purblind purse string seek
ers. 1t wont do gentlemen--you can't come
IT." "Ihe component part of the sweet OR
was made for love" &c. &c.
We would not have noticed this production
in the Democrat, but we think, that when III,
social enjoyments of ladies are of a refined an,
innocent character, all personal reference tc
them in public prints is utterly useless, if no
highly improper. Genuine m ,desty is a plan
ofsuch sensitive delcacy that 1t shri1ks from
the impairment gaze of public scrutinl and la
dies Of refined sensibiliiy will not be inclin
ed to attend assemblies, where the color O
their dresses. the complexion oftheir eyes, 18th.
curl of their lips" and their minutest action.
may be noted down with the strictest accnra
cy and be published in newspaper with the
ridiculous comments ofany Autonomous writer
THE BANKKUPr LAw.-Upon the discus
sion Of Nj. Benton's motion for the postpone
ment Of this law Mr.. Clay made the following
remarks.
| = IL
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-01-18

The STATE OF OHIo-The Legislature Of
this State has with becoming dignity and sell
respect repudiated the doctrie of the repudiq-
tion of State debts. The resolutions, which
arc ola very stong and decided character on
this subject, were agreed to in the House o.
representatives by vote of64 yeas to 6 nays!
In these Gays of shuffing and constitutional
clubbing, the example of integrity aAd honor
which Ohio has set, contrasts nobly with the
lgnominious position of Mississippi.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-01-18

TENNESSEE LEG1sLL UTE.-Resolutions IN
structing the Senators and requesting the Rep
resentatives of Tennessee in Congress to vote
for repeal of the Bankrupt Law, have been
passed by large majority in the House. Res
olutions have also passed the House of Repre-
sentatves declaring the Charters oft.-e Stock
Banks of the State forfeited and directing the
Attorney General to apply TO the Supreme
Court for writ of scire facias against them
but requesting him to suspend the prosecution
should they resume by the lst of July next. L
is not certain that these last resolutions will b.
passed by the Senate.
The Loco Foco thirteen in the Senate have
been attempting various devices tn shield them
selves from the responsibility of preventing tn,
election Of United States Senators.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-01-18

SoUTH CARoLINA concludes to think
twice before refusing her share of the
Land Distribution. The first resolution,
declaring that the State would not touch
cent of It, has been modified so as 10 inn
port that she will moi take any at present.
Che il evideatIy resurninetc sanity. p
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-01-18

THE BANKRUPT LAw.-Upon the discus
sion Of Mr. Benton's motion for the postpone
ment Of this law Mr.. Clay made the following
remarks.
..ln regard to this question, he was mos,
willing 70 be guided BY public opinion. When
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-01-18
I UarlestO
S0UTHERN
CnI,tInb,ts, yGn,sa, q
ALABAMA NONE

The notes of the Alabama Bdl are now
on a rapid decline in all the comme al marts.
The condition Of these institutions IS far as
we can learn anything in regard TO them, is
such. that confidence is universally boz with
drawn from them. and the late app srise
in the cotton market of Mobile is att e,
we have little doubt, TO the depreciati
ALBANIA money. We observe in the
counts of the money market in New V
Alabama bank notes were at dlscou& m
% to II per cent? and still declining. Sii ed
as we are in this section of he State, and w.
ing to resort to Mobile as a market for our cot
ton, our planters ought to be particularly c au-
tiOus how they receive in payment for THEN
crops, a currency which is entirely dependent
upon circumstances for lis p esent Fictitious
circulat ion,and which in few weeks may fall
as dead upon their hands as ever the Brandon
or the "Snag Bank" issues did. Welook upon
the bursting of the Alabama Bank bubble as
one Of those occurrences that may be predic
ted with the confidence Of prophecy.
u The .pews in the Episcopal Church o.
Columbus will Re rented at the church on
Wednesday the 25th Inst at ii o clock A M.
| rive have received number of the "True
Wing" remarkably neat and interesting pa
per published in Washington City. The
terms are one dollar per annum payable in adj
vance. The ability of Mr.. Cotton the editor
the correctness of his principles and the re-
r1arkab'e cheapness of his paper strongly
recommend il to the patronage of the public
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-01-18

IL The pews in the Episcopal Church o
Columbus will Re rented at the church OF
Wednesday the 25th Inst. at IL o clock A N
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-01-18

"penalty of the law"
specimen of a "Texian
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-03-15
WISE AND IGNORANT.

The gifts OF the understanding are
the Treasures Of God; and be appoin-
telh TO every one his portion, in what
measure seemeth good unto himself.
Hath he endUed thee with wisdom?
hath he enlightened thy mind with the
knowledge of trnth2 Communicate it
to the ignorant. for their instruction;
communicate ii to the wise, for thine
own improvement,
True wisdom is less presuming than
folly. The fool is obstinate, and
dOubteth not he knoweth all things but
his own Ignorance.
The pride of emptiness is an abomi-
nation; and to talk much is the fool =
ishness Of folly. Nevertheless, it is
the part Of wisdom to bear impertinence
with patience, and to pity absurdity.
Yet be not pulled up with thine own
conceit, neither boast OF superior un-
Outstanding: the clearest human knOwl-
edge'is but blindness and folly.
The wise man ieeleih his lmperiec-
lions, and is humbled; he laboreIh in
vain for his own appreciation; but the
fool peepeth in the shallow stream Of
his own mind, ana is pleased with the
pebbles which he sees at the bottom: he
bringeth them up and showeth them as
pearls: and with the applause of his
brethren delighted he himself.
He boasteth attainment in things
that are Of no worth; but where it is 1
shame to be ignorant, there he hath nc
understanding.
Even in the paths Of wisdom he
loieth after folly: aud shame and dis
appointment are the reward Of his Ia
Dor.
But the wise man cultivates bis
mind with knowledge: the improvement
of arts Is his delight and their utili-
ty to the public crowneth him with hon.
or.
Neverthe 'ess the attainment ofvirtut
he accountelh as the highest learning
and the science Of happiness is TIT
study of his life.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-03-15

county to hold their sessions On Il
fourth Mondays of March and Sepfen NC
Der, in each and every year, paasa5
December 9th, 1880.
An act prescribing the duty of coun.
ty treasurer.
An act 10 amend an act to incorpo-
porate the city ofVicksburg, approved
Feb. 10th, 1912.
An at to amend the seve al actor
this state, in relation TO free nerroes
and mulattoes.
Resolutions TO Congress, asking do
nations OF lands for the construction of
rail road therein asked for.
An act for the relief of Thomas
Cook, late tax collector OF Kinds coun-
ty,
An act amendatory Of an act an.
proved Feb. 5lh, 1871, TO revive the
Jackson and Brandon Rail Road and
Bridge Company, and TO secure 10 the
State of Mississippi and Alabama Rail
Road Company.
An act TO abolish the beard If trus-
tees of the county Of Wilkinson, and
for other purposes.
An act for the benefit Of schools. in
township eight, range three, east, in
Madison county.
An act TO amend The several acts
now in force concerning insolvent
debtors.
An act TO reorganize the police beat
Of the counties of Bolivar and Coaho-
ma.
An ct TO amend an act TO incorpo-
rate the town of Fulton, in the county
of ltawamba, passed May 18th, 1887,
and for other purposes.
An act to amend an act to incorpo-
rate the town Of Starkesyille in the
county Of Ocktibbeha, approved May
11th, 1887.
A resolution relative to the establish
ment of mail route from jackson TO
Paulding, and Natchez to Paulding
An act 10 regulate the practice of
proceeding in suits against garnishees.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-03-15
The to7y 10 make money plenty IN
ercry Mans racket.

At this time, when general com
plant is, that "money is scarce" it
will be an act of kindness to inform
the moneyless how they may reinforce
their pockets. | will acquaint them
with The true secret of money caichin-,
the ccrlain way TO GIL empty purses,
and how to keep them always Full
Two simple mles, well observed will
do the business.
First, let honesty and industry be
thy constant companions; and
Secondly, spend one penny less
than thy clear gains.
Then shall thy hide bound pocket
soon begin to thrive, and will never
CRY with the empty belly-ache: neither
will creditors insult thee, nor want OPP
press, nor hunger bite, nor nakedness
freeze thee. The whole hemisphere
will shine brighter, and pleasure spring
nm in every corner Of toy heart. Now
therefore, embrace these rules and be
bappy. Danish the bleak winds OF
sorrow from thy mind, and live inGe-
pendent. Then shalt thou be a man,
and not hide thy face at the approach
orthe rich,n sufer.the pain of feeling
Eule whea the sons of fortune walk
atthy right hand: for indepency,wheIh-
er with little or much, is good fortune,
and placelh thee on even ground
with the proudest ofthe golden fleece
Oh. then, be wise, and LET industry
walk with thee in the morning, and
attend thee until thou reachesi the
evening hour for rest. Let honesty
be .. Tie breath Of Thy soul, and never
s.,,,qvo a penny %hen all thy
enumerated and pIid:
sben shalt ihou reach the PoinI o. nap
piness, and independence stall be my
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-03-15
RICH AND POOR.

The man to whom God hath given
riches, and blessed with mind to en-
pIoy them Alright, is peculiarly favored
and highly distinguished.
He looked on his wealth with pleas
ure, because it aHordelh him the means
to do good.
lie seeke,h out objects Of compass
sion: he inqulre;h into their wants; he
relieveth with judgement, aud without
ostehtalion.
He assisteth and rewardell merit;he
encouraged ingenuity, and Literally
promoteth every useful design.
He carrieth on great works;hiS cOun-
try is enriched, and the labOrer is en-
pI9yed; he formeth new schemes, and
the arts rereive Improvement.
He coa;s4areth the snperAuiIies Of
his table as belonging to the poor of
his LeigAborhood, and he deiraudeth
them not.
The benevoIence Of his mind is not
checked bv his fortune: lie rejoiceth
theIel, r To riches, and his JOY is blame
less.
But wO to him that heapeth up wealth
in abundance. and reioice,h alone in the
possession thereof:
That grindeth the face Of the poor,
and considereth not the sweat of their
brows.
He thriveth on oppression without
feeling; the ruin Of his brother distur-
beth him not.
! The tears OF the orphan he drinketh
as milk; the cries ofthe widow are mu-
sick to his ear.
> His heart is hardened with the love
: of wealth; no grief nor distress Cal
make impre ssion upon it.
But the curse of iniquity pursued
him; he liveth in continual fear; thu
. anxiety Of his mind, anu the rapaciou
desires ofhis own soul, take vengeance
! upon him for the calamilies he ha
brought upon others.
o what are the mlseries Of poverty
in comparison with the cravings o
this mans heart!
Let the poor man comfort himself
-. yea, rejoice; for he hath many reasons
He stitch down TO his morsel il
: peace; his table is not crowded wit
{ haterers and devourers.
He is not embarrassed with trail
Of dependents, nor leased with tn
- clamors Of solicitation;
Declared from the dainties Of tn
rich he escapeth also their diseases.
The bread that he eateth, is it nc
e sweet to his taste? the water he drink
eth, is it not pleasant to his thirst? yea
5 far more delicious than the richie:
draughts of the luxurious.
i His labor preserveth his health, an
u procureth him a repose, TO which tn
r downy bed Of sloth is stranger.
= He limiteth bis desires with humili
$ ty, and the calm Of contentment
e sweeIer to his soul than all the acquire
g ments ofwealth and grandeur.
Let not the rich, therefore, presum
e on his riches; nor the poor, in his pov
d erty, yield to his dependence; for tb
: providence OF God dispenseth happ
ness 10 them both.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-03-15

Col. A. B. Saunders Auditor of pub
lie accounts died at his residence near
Jackson on the 25th ult. James E.
Matthews representative from Tishe-
mingo has been appointed by he Gov
ernor to fill the vacancy in the office OF
auditor, until there is an election By
the people, which is to take place on
the first Monday in August next.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-03-15
JUSTICE.

The peace Of society dependent Oh
justice, the happiness ofindividuals. on
the safe enjoyment Of all their posses
sions.
Keep the desires of thy heart, there
fore, within the bounds of modera-
ton: let The hand ofjustice lead them
Alright.
Cast not an evil eye on the goods of
Thy Deighbor; LEI Whatever is his prop
cry be sacred from Thy touch.
In thy dealings with men, be inn
partial and just; and do unto them
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-03-15

The continued state Of high waters
prevents our furnishing our readers
with any late news from Washington,
n IN regard to "Boz." The last ac-
counts, which we have had of him,
were that he was speaking and eating
his way on Southwark. AT what time
he will arrive here we are utterly una
BILE to state.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-03-15
MIR. CLAY.

MIR. Garter Beverly, who acted so
conspicuous part in the slanderous
charges Of "dargaim and corruption"
against Mr.. Clay, has lately written
him a long letter on the subject, in
which, after expressing his deep regret
at the agency, which he had in that dis
graceful affair makes the following re-
marks.
Zone circumstance beg TO assure
you OF, that whatever my verbal and
written expressions of you were, land
| suppose | must have given much
scope 10 both, though | recolIect now
nothing OF what did say,) l again say
that | am most thoroughly convin-
ced that you were most untruthfully.
and, therefore, unjustly treated, for l
have never seen any evidence to sub
stantlate the charge"
81 know great many most respec-
table, independent, high. minded poll
tIcIans oil the country, now extending 10
great distance in the Union, tina
would have supported you through the
thickest vapor that has hitherto cast
a blind upon the nation but for the
circumstances referred to- 1t can sure
ly he now no longer matter Of doubt
upon their minds; for he who was gen.
orally believed to be the circuIator OF
the egregioUs SANDER against you,
hereby revokes his belief of il, and un-
equivocally declares that it is unprov-
ed, and stands utterly unsupported to
thlstlme, period Of Is or Is years
But, like all spirited malevolence, il
will be said by some that, even in thi:
explanation l have given you of the
part | bore in it, there is an nder.
standing betweenUs, and thai it j:
all designed for political effect
You and | can most readily meet the
charge, L am sure. | have had no in.
tercourse or interview las is expressed
IN my letter. with you for at least ter
or eleven years-and there has beer
no sort ofinterchange between us.
j 1t is rumored that sold Poins" ha.
! farAf tor IL. n 4
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-03-15

We are authorized TO say that the
Baptist Church Bell is at the service
Of the Mayor and Selectmen, and the
members ofthe fire companies of the
city ofColumbus TO sound the alarm in
case of fire, they making the necessa-
ry arrangements for the ringing of the
same.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-03-15

as thou wou!dst they should do unto
thee.
Cypress not the poor, and delraud
not Of his hire the laboring man.
Pay the debts which thou owest, for
he who gave thee credit, relied upon
thine honor; and TO withhold from him
his due, is both mean and unjust.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-03-15

On the 18th instant fire broke out
at night in Mrs. Musgrove's Hotel,
which consumed considerable portion
Of the building before the flames could
be arrested.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-03-15

20 How does it happen that we
have failed to receive a number of the
'Natchez Courier for at least month?
We should attribute this failure to the
irregularity of the mails, if we did not
receive the Free Trader
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-03-15

O. We see it stated that Mr.. Crit
tenden has been elected by the Legis
lature of Kentucky to supply the va
cancy in the Senate caused by the re-
signation Of Mr.. Clay.