Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24

Alexander WI. Clayton, Esq. Of Holly
| Springs, as a candidate for the office OF Judge
ofthe High Court of Errors and Appeals, TO
fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation
OF Judge Trotter. Election to take place on
the first Monday in August next.
The progress of the war may be seen
from the following extracts:
The WAR IN RHODE IsLAND.-The
Providence Journal of the 9Th gives the
following items concerning the progress
of the WARM the Plantations:
ARREST FOR TREASoN-Dutee j.
Pearcs was yesterday arrested on war
rant issued by Chief Justice Durlee, on a
charge of treason against the State, He
was held TO bail with two suretes in the
sum of $4,000 each. Sandford Bell and
Nicholas Hazard were his bondsmen.
The same men were bail to the same
amount in the case of Daniel Brown.
A warrant was ISSUED yesterday against
Joseph Joslin, the General Treasurer un.
der the pretended Constitution. He had
not been arrested when the boat left. 1t
was supposed that the others would be ar
rested in Newport to-day.
A warrant was issued yesterday against
Thomas w. Dorr, on a complaint Of trea
son against the State. A warrant was al.
so issued against Jeremiah Sheldon, of
Gloucester. Neither had been arrested
when we went press,
BALL CARTRIDGEs.-We are informed
LIT the fact is susceptible of proof that
the companies ordered olt on Wednes'
day, to attend Mr.. norr and his fellow
conspirators, were suppl eG ~!'h ball cat
ridoes,and this too by order of those whom
thew acknovledi9e as thor superior off
GERS, under Mr.. Doris Constitution. 1t
was undoubtedly their intention to take
possession ofthe State House, but they al
forwards concluded that it was best no. to
make the attempt.
A gentleman visiting the forts al New
port lately, ask one Of the soldiers if he
knew the reason of their being ordered
there. He replied that he believed there
were some difficulties in the State, and the
President had written a letter upon the
subject, but as some people 10 whom it
was addressed could not understand it,
they were sent TO explain ii.
One OF tie companies on tier way 10
Newport, is of mounted artillery. 1t has
eight field pieces, with five horses to each
piece.
From The Providence Chronicle
arrest Of Mr.. Burlington anthony. Vhe
Sheriff under the Peoples Consolation
HIS Discharge on Bal.
Mr.. burlington Anthony, the new Shenn
under the Peoples Constitution, was this
mo ming arrested, on a warrant issued out
Of the Supreme Court, and brought before
Mr.. Justice Bowen, on the charge oftrea.
SON. He pleaded NOT GUILTY
Mr.. Justice Bowen said that the Sheriff
being elected under the Charter by the
General Assembly, the prisoners answer
that he hal been nominated by the people
was sufficient on the face of it to ascer-
tain TO which ticket he referred.
The prisoners counsel contended that
at all events 10 make Mr.. AnthOny's
declaration a crime under the act, there
should be legal proof that such "illega
election" had been held; which objection
was overruled, the fact being matter o.
general notoriety.
The prisoner was then bound over fol
trial at the next term ofthe Supreme Cour
and also to keep the peace in the sun
of $4,000. Mr.. David Burt became hi>
surety.
A large crowd of people had gathered
about the door leading TO Mr.. JustieC
Bowen's office, but all things within anC
without went off very quietly. When Mr.
Anthony came out, there seemed to b.
some desire among his friends for him Il
make speech
He merely exclaimed, however, in
loud voice, as he descended the steps int
the street, 81 am democrat and a Suf
frage man"-and walked home surroun
ded by large body Of his friends. w
T have heard of other arrests in differen
parts of the State. All thus far have Civ
en- bail, and the question, should there
any, bids fair to be decided in peaceabl
manner.
1t is expected that M. Dorr will be ar
rested this afternoon, warrants having bee
already issued against him and others
1t is said that Mr.. Dorr intends going q
once to prison.
Governor KING was expected to arriv
in Providence from Newport yesterda
afternoon, at FIVE o'clock-and prepare
tons were making to escort him into tn
city, with civic and miItary-and aC
compained by tho a mericon Band, and IN
Brass Band ofthis city. The Providence
Journal says, San excellent feeling pre-
walls Upon this subject, and such dspla
r will be made of the true-hearted men {
r Rhode Island as will show that the gov
, eminent lacks not the means of defence
its own citizens"
Ex-President Van Buren, left III