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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-03


Texas, unless American, will iuev-
ilably become British. Then good
bye to Oregon. Already the British
have established colony in Hondu-
ras and the United States have tamely
permitted it, notwithstanding the patri-
otto declaration Of James Monroe.
And their colonies on the Columbia
River have usurped the whole country
30 that direction, So that it is very
doubtful even whether they will per-
init our missionaries to settle there
unless, indeed those reverend persons
should use the new edition Of the pray
or book, in which the names Of the
Queen Prince Albert and both the ba-
bies are ordered to be introduced.
Congress must not slight the Tex
ian question. 1t must not be imagined
that the North will be opposed to it.
The operations Of the English and
French there have awakened the atten-
ton Of our producing classes, and our
mercantile men feel an interest in it.
II Texas be not admitted into the
American Union, the whole trade OF
the Pacific will be lost. We shall be
ordered away from China, as we have
bean FROM Africa, under some mdworm
pretext.
The British are now more ravenous
far gold than ever. The six millions
piratod from Canton and the eight mil
lions from Ningpo, will not net more
than enough to make up the two mil
lion pounds deficit in last years reven-
us. The gold mines ofCalifornia I'M
der the sham Of protecting Texas
or Mexico, will be the next thing to at
tack.
India is poor-she was robbed clean
long sgo--AfFghamstan is strong
ground-Syria is reserved for future
occasion-Canada is quiet and mus;
be kept so--Texas is now the object,
with her aUeStern coast, for zig-zag
trade with Her Msjesty's colony Of
Chusan-and for an armory to supply
the Indian tribes with the means Of
tomahawking and scalping the citizens
Of the United States in the Southwest,
while the ''reguLars" are paixhaning
them on the North and East-and the
emancipated apprentices are doing
their masters work in the South.
TBoston Post.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-03

To Ladies.-We are sorry TO see
the ladies in our city so well and fash
ionably dressed. They look 10 US
like victims being fattened for the sac
rGcial altar. Before six months are
over, their husbands will want the mon
ey they now lavish away, TO buy din
uer with, or perhaps to buy carts and
mules TO carry them 10 some wilder
ness. There the report Of the rife
will answer Tor the report Of present
wealthy, aud the dying deer be a well
come exchange for dying reputation.
Ladies must recollect that because
their male friends do not tell them
freely Of their distress in the CONNER
cal world, it does not follow that they
are well off, as the saying is. Many
aman on the brink Of ruin tries TO wear
pleasant visage at home for the main
@Inance Of his wife's or daughters en-
loyment, and we, the agents of those
unhappy men, have TO tell what they
uare not We call, then, upon all f.
males to regulate their e1penses-cur-
Su Their waus-cut off extravagances--
'Sc''ce economy, and prepare TO fall
"Om their present height to the earth;
"O' IKE the tortoise, breaking his life
CGPeee'; but like the wounded pigeon
aiming the atmosphere with his brush
rro ",uY'' so as 10 come quietly TO the
eOund'-Ne'o Orleans Paper.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-03
REMITTA xCEs BY Wall.

FROM JllEPOSI MAS TEX GENEkAL
"A Postmaster may enclose money IN letter
10 The Publisher Of Newspaper, 10 pay The sub
scyiGlion Of Third person, and frank The letter,
If priten by himself"
NoTE Some subscribers may not be aware
Of the above regulation twill be seen, that
by requesting the Post Master where they re-
side, 10 frank their letters containing money,
he will do so upon being satisfied that the let
tens contain nothing but what refers to the sub
scriptiof.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-03
Ehr Anltthrrm arpm0,

Is PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING Al
-Four dollars per annum payable IN advance, OF
Five at the end Of the year. No subscription
received for less time than SIX months MOI
any discontinued until all auearages are paid
unless at the option Of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS, will be inserted at 81 pei
square, Cen lines or less, for the first insertion
and fifty cents for each continuance.
ApvERT1sEME when not marked with
the number ofinsertions, will be published I'm.
III forbid and charged as above.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-03

Curious CALcULArIoN.-Unc1e.
Sam, says the Philadelphia Spirit Of
the Times, is now obliged TO nav
$4,000 per diem for Congressional
Sessions ofthree hours duration, this.
is upwards of S666 per hour! The.
time required 10 make the call of thu,
house, is about twenty minutes. coDse.-
quently, every call ofthe ayes aud nays
costs the nation 500.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-03
JUDGEMkItLEY

JOOO = M nj N1LE1
From the following communication
handed to US yesterday, we learn that
this distinguished functionary Of the
Gen. Government, is about 10 make a
descent upon our State. We concur
fully inthe suggestions of "Quiz" and
hope to see public meeting called en-
stonter. The nose guard will have
an ardous duty to perform-F tckSburg
Whig. :
Mr.. Editor:-Sir, have been infor-
med that Judge Mckinley will Ger
talnly condescend to preside at the
next term of the Circuit Court of the
United States, to be holden at Jack
son. For this act Of extreme conde-
scension on the part Of his Honor, he
Is cert8inly entitled to some distinguish
ed evidence the grateful acknowled-
geT emf of the citizens Of Mississippi,
and as our city will probably be the
first to be honored by his presence as
he goes to the scene Of his labors, no
time should be lost in making arrange
ments TO receive him with suitable
marks oGrespect and grateful testimoni-
ais for his past services. | there
fore propose that a meeting of the
citizens be called torthwith, to take
into consideration the propriety OF
appointing a committee TO have all
the bells rung, cannon fred &c. on his
arrival, to invite him TO a public din
ner, and to provide a suitable guard
for the prObOScis of his Honor, whose
duty it shall be 10 attend him from this
place to Jackson, and to protect that
delicate member of his person from the
rude fingers of any insolent Cryer OF
Constable, during the session Of the
Court, and for as long a period there
after as it may graciously please this
august dignitary of the General Gov
ernment, 10 shed the benign influence
Of his countenance on the benighted
and barbarous citizens of Jackson.
Very respectfully yours,
"QUIZ."
Vicksburg, April 18th, 1912.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-03
From the New York Mirror.
BYRON AT ROME.

He stood by Theirs yellow tide,
AND marked the scenes around,
Where glorious temples side by side,
Their sure decry had found:
Far through the twlight's gathering haze
The coliseum's wall,
The high-the proud of other days
Seemed tottering to its fall.
And through the crushd arch dimly swept
The bats beclouded wing,
While lizards through the long grass crept
Mid ruins vanishing;
The ivy, with it's clasping fold,
Ger trescoed chambers ran;
Ger trophled gates and shrines Of old,
Wrecks of the dreamer-rnan!
And from the wide Campagna's waste
The autumn's solemn wind
Game, Ger pale tombs, and piles defaced,
Weakening the thoughtful mind
And as the muslng Harold stood,
With sadness in his eve,
Old Tiber rolled his sounding flood
In hollow murmIrs by.
And there, among the spoils OF yore,
The dreams of wasted hours
Came, like bright clouds, his spirit DER
Or spring winds over flowers;
Fill slckenmg memories rushed along.
Each pictured scene to shade:
And thou Lhts--a melancholy throng-
Their dark impression made.
There, with vast desolation near,
A lonely heart beat high;
a mightysheart-unknown 10 fear,
That sought the boon-to die;
For Ger its finest chords the tide
OF deepening woes had flowed
Checking the joyance and the pride
That earlier years bestowed.
Yet twas his lot, the final sigh,
The parting word TO pour,
Beneath proud end sacred skv
On Hella's classic shore.
Peace be. TO that triumphant heart!
The world hath own'd its THRILL
lschord were of his Tyre part
Peace to that heart!-'tis still!
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-03

q, "" r ~! 60 to Tex
-,vb aoS 70 go-that an the question!
and bone !, II be better 10 stay to home
GOT o Uese ere ills what we has
Me,i i. 70 axe up arms against a lot Of
'5 en Lam and lngens, and, by fighting
,aiDt n n,,t en- TO fght!-to fiie!-
in tbs's nIng more,nOr hardly that; but,
Come u' oil ourn, what bullets may
sbo, -. "nen we have shufled off a
Av. so sO' must bid us consider ont.
rn. me-, ulere's where it rubs? Rather
we won't go on the whole
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-03

lnE WICKED WON'T PROSPER.
Sin 1 vbo u. Ross, of Geneva, Wincon-
he le6 S,e aldn't pay for his paper when
Una. 'C u The east, is now in Kingston
Fper Canada) PeDitentiary.
Der Vaterlandsfreund und Geist der Zeit. [volume] (Canton, Stark County, Ohio) 1837-1845, 1842-09-16

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lSoe Seihdeunay bic Elm Treunb ucruabtn. fiibe ;G
Hp esrcot9t gu ia9en, oaB c jcne il, oem &oGr,fme.
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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-27
Our "Enky Neighbour"

The rise and fall of nations have engaged the
attention of the historian, statesman, and soldier
The rise and fall Of stocks have troubled the night
ly dreams and visions of the jobber and money
changer-and the rise and fall of the Deawar.
have more than once overthrown the calculations
Of our thrifty raft and lumbermen Every thing
and every body in the world are changing, and
have their rise and fall. Some persons, however,
have such remarkable recuperative energies that
no sooner are they frustrated or overthrown in
one business, than they take to another with all
the ambition of their natures. OF this latter class
is our "inky neighbour" Mr.. Rafferty,, and his
fall and rise it is which, in the continuation of
this article, will engage our attention. Having
missed being appointed publisher under the Bank
rupt Laao, and having the Treasury of Monroe
county closed against his enormous and most IN
cOnsciona6le drafts, he found Printing, after the
system upon which he carried it on, to be losing
business. and not able to afford him living Alas
how were the mighty falleni!! But our "inky
neighbour" has a spirit which is not to be kept
down. He rises like some Titan power, superior
to every difficulty. AS soon as he found Printing,
by ITSELF TO be improbable, he turned government
contractor;-and now besides acting editor, car
ries the mail weekly between Stroudsburg and the
Wind Gap. Jimmy Rafferty, is truly an astonish-
ing man,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-27
Rhode Island.

This little State, although possessing not one
some Of her Sisters, has, what none of the others
can boast, tcso Governors, and two complete sets
OF Legislators and other Government officers
The New Constitution, or free suffrage party, as
they style themselves, held their election on Mon
day Of last week, and the old, or regularly consti-
tuted government party, theirs Wednesday.
Although in principles syu1pathising with those
whom an aristocratic charter and policy have
heretofore deprived Of the invaluable right Of free
men, still we cannot suppress an expression Of
Joy that they, as dsorganizers, have been outnum-
bered, and that the constituted government has
proved victorious. At the election on Monday,
when every one over 81 years of age had right
20 vote, few more than 60O0 votes were given;
whilst on Wednesday the friends Of good order
turned out in their strength, and polled over 7COO
votes for their ticket. This clearly proves that
the disOrganizers are 10 minority in the State
They should therefore pause and consider before
they carry taelr revolutionary doctrines any fur
ther or attempt TO install their candidatesin in Office
They have every thing 10 gain by abandoning
t1eir present ground and returning to their aleg-
ance: and nothing TO hope for but defeat and ruin
by perserering in their unlawful designs. Their
brethren have been and are still willing to extend
them the right of suffrage, free and untrammelled
by restriction, as soon as they express their inten-
ton legally 10 acceptof it.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-27
Terrible Massacre.

By the arrival of the Steam Ship Britannia, al
Boston, from Liverpool, information has been re-
ceived which confirms the account Of the dreadful
massacre of 10000 British troops, at Cabool, in
AfghanSian, India. Five native Regiments have
been cut TO pieces; and one English 0he 44th)
entirely swept from the army list. This 44th, is
the same Regiment which was engaged, under
Gen. Packingham, at the battle of New Orleans.
In consequence Of some dereliction CT duty there
1t was disgraced, and had its colors taken from it,
and was afterwards sent TO India for the purpose
of giving it an opportunity Of regaining them. Its
men and officers have now all persisted. Although
the forces in this case were not so great as NapO-
Icons army at Moscow, yet the overthrow of the
British is quite as complete as was that of the
French on that ever memorable occasion. Eng
land had never before met with so signal a defeat
II was brought about by means of treachery on the
part Of the natives, who promised the British
troops protection on condition Of their evacuating
several forts and strong holds. But no sooner had
they left their entertainments, than the natives re-
gardless Of their treaty, fell upon them in mar
row mountain pass and murdered them
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-27
BankrUpts, &c.

We were mistaken when we supposed that the
Democrat" " had been selected by Judge Randall,
for the Bankrupts of Monroe county to advertise
in. Il turns out that that honor has been con-
teTTed upon ourSelf; and the 80 Jeffersonan Repub-
lcan" made the official paper of the District Court
Let all then who wish TO avail themselves of the
Bankrupt Law come on, and we will do their adver-
tsing for them in our usual neat and punctual man.
ner. We shall strive TO bear this "blushing honor
with all possible meekness and humility; and hope
that our neighbour Of the Democrat" although he
has missed it, viii show himself good natured and
express his appreciation of our appointment, as
we did ours, when we supposed it had been con-
ferred upon him. Come, neighbour, don't be
backward, but do the fair thing.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-27

States according TO its provisions. Reports have
already been made to the House and the Senate
in which the Committees have fixed the rate o.
representation at one member for every 69,OOC
souls, which will give in all 226 members, or le
less than the number which compose the present
/ House lfthis number should be adopted as the
basis of representation, Pennsylvania will lose
three members, and some Of the other Northern
Eastern, and Southern States still more whilst
few of the New States, Ohio, Indiana, and Illi-
nos, will each get several in addition to their
present quota.
The question, whether il is best for the country
to have large or limited number of represen-
tatives, has engaged the attention of the newspa-
per press, more less, for several years past and
each side has found many advocates who have
ably and spiritedy contended for their respective
theories. The "North American" paper print
ed in the City of Philadelphia, has gone step be-
yond our other editorial brethren, and besides
wishing the number to be increased to fire hundred
and nineteen, or one member for every 10000
souls, also asks the per diem allowance of So to
be abolished, and the situation, like that in the
honor.
What will ultimately be done by Congress, we
cannot pretend to say; but it is likely tha: in or
der TO reconcile every section of the country, it
will be necessary to increase the number. We
do not approve of the suggestion to do away with
the pay of members, because such proceeding
would be highly unjust and aristoc1atic, and effec-
tualy exclude every poor man from seat in Con-
gress; as none but the rich could aspire to the |
honor, or afford the expense. At the same time,
however, we think the pay should not be permit
ed to remain at So per day, but instead of it
liked compensation of $1,000 year, or any other
easonable sum, should be allowed. Such a
;hange would no doubt be productive of the most |
alutary and desired reforms. Members would |
ind it TO be to their interest to make the Sessions
hort, and not remain at Washington, intermina-
,ly, as at present. Bills would be promptly acted
m; fewer long speeches made; and the interests
# the Nation, in every respect, better taken care
f.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-27
IYashington, Amll 81, 1912.


SENATE.-The Senate met 70 o. clock, and
commenced the morning business with the re-
ceplion of memorials: bli few were presented.
Mr.. Buchanan presented the memorial of 80
tailors of Philadelphia, stating that their busi-
ness has been materially injured by the reduc-
tion of duty on foreign clothing imported into
the United States.
Another memorial presented by Mr. Bucha-
nan came from what he called an association,
the name and existence of which he had never
before heard of, and called the "American Free
Produce Association"
Mr.. Sturgeon, of Penn, presented eleven
memorials from the city and county of Phla-
delphia, which askes Congressto protect domes-
tic industry, and especially the iron interests
Of The State of Pennsylvania.
The Civil and Diplomatic Bill was received
from The House of Representatives by the Clerk.
Also, Messages of an Executive character from
the President, by his Private Secretary, John
Tyler, Jr
The Bill under consideration yesterday even
ing, for the Incorporation of the Washington
Manual Labor School and Male Orphan Asy-
luni, was passed by yeas and nays, 81 to 9.
The remainder of the day was devoted 10 the
consideration of Bill for the revival Of the
commission for the settlement of claims under
the Dancing Rabbit Creek treaty Mr.. Hen
derson and Mr. Meorehead addressed The
House upon the merits of the Bill until an Ex-
ecutive Session was moved. The Senate re-
NAMED long time in Executive session.
HoUsE.-In The House Of Representatives
Mr., Everett, Of Vermont, Submitted a Resolu-
ton that the Apportonment Bill for fixing the
ratio of representation under the sixth census
should be taken from Committee of the Whole,
on Monday next at twelve o'clock.
The Maryland Memorial was presented in
the House this morning signed by nine thou
sand and nine,y-four citizens of Baltimore, with
for the protection of domestic manufactures and
countervailing duties in our intercourse with
foreign nations.
Mr. Everett moved that the House resolve
itself into Committee of the Whole upon the
subject Of The Apportionment Bill. No objec- |
tions were made and Mr.. Allen, Of Maine, was
called 10 the chair.
The ratio OF $4,000, adopted last evening,
was stricken out, and by general consent the
bill was left blank, so as to be filed up as the
might hereafter determine. A great
number of amendments, proposing various ratios,
w ere then offered.
The next number in order was so, 800; and
on this Mr.. Clifford asked that the question be
taken by tellers, which was agreed 10, and
Messrs MedilI and Mathiot, who were appoint
ed, reported S4 ayes, and sc noes.
So the blank was filled with 6O,50O, which
will make the House of Representatives con-
sist of $50 members
The committee then rose and the House ad-
burned.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-27
Supreme Court,

On Monday of last week Judge Kennedy de-
Lvered the opinion Of the Court in the important
Ejectment case Of PoStens V. Postens, a Writ of
Error to this County, affirming the Judgment of
the Court here, which was given in May last
Each Of the parties now have had verdict for
the property in dispute the next verdict therefore
must finally settle the matter.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-27
Visitation Of American Vessels.

We learn that Capt. Conway, of the brig
Mermaid, which arrived Yesterday al this port.
last from Rio Grande was boarded twice on the
Coast of Africa, from H. B. NJ. brig Brisk. He
was treated, on both occasions, with great civ
iliiy by the boarding officer, and no attempt was,
made to search his vessel The officer worl'
moi even enter the cabin without a parlicuI
invitation. Captain c. was informed by Err-'
ish officers, at ST. Helena that their gore.a-
menl had given precise orders TO abstain ftorl
proceedings of an offensive nature. such as The
removal of hatches, and similar proceedings
which have been complained Of heretofore
Even in the British colony of ST. Helena, pub
lie opinion was strongly expressed against the.
former seizure Of the harque Jones, Of this port
Salem Gazette.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-27
important Invention.

The melancholy steamboat disaster at Baltimore
reminds us, says the Newark Daily Advertiser of
an important discovery, claimed by an ingenious
citizen of Newark, n j., which, in the judgment
of scientific and practical judges, is likely to eff
feet the most beneficial results. He has made 4
series of experiments, and registered observations,
which 60 to show that the generation of electrici-
ty constantly attends the generation of steam, and
that it is the presence of this agent which pro-
duces explosion in majority of instances. The
application of this discovery to the protection of
boilers is, of course, perfectly simple: all that is
necessary being conductor to carry off the su-
perabundant electricity. His experiments, we
understand, are of a curious and interesting kind,
in a scientific as we'll as in practical and bene-
fetal LIGHT.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-27

NJ "A London paper gives an account Of a
new invention by MIR. Jenkins. Ii was brought
out by skating club large room was
taslefully fitted up, to represent frozen pond,
lying in nook of picturesque landscape. Il
is declared that TO all inlenls and purposes the
substance laid down may be regarded as ice,
for rather more than GO per cent. of Ii is wafer,
held by chemical agency in state Of congela
ton. 1t is not more than an inch in thickness,
and yet its durability, ii is calculated, is such
as to be able to resist the efforts of from one to
two years incessant skaIins! Ii is also said
that il is renewable with the greatest facility.
If there is no humbug in This, the patenlee may
laugh at ice-houses and non-freezing winters.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-27
Henry Clay.

This great Statesman left Washington, on Thurs
day, for his home at Ashland, Kentucky. He had
been in the service of the public during period
OF more than ihirty-six years and in every stu
alton proved himself to be the firm, steadfast and
unwavering advocate of what he believed to be
she best interests of his country. In his retire
merit the nation has lost faithful servant and the
cause of humanity and equal rights an able cham
pon and defender