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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-02-15
CONGRESS-

The discussions, which have lately. occurred
IN the House of Representatives, and the dis
position, that was manifested by some of the
members, are Of a character TO arouse the
most lively interest. The excitement, which
ensued, is represented 10 have been of: the
most intense character.
Fakenln connection with the repeatedlag-
gressions, that have been1ately made upon our
rights by Great Britain in regard to slavery,
and the unsettled state of our controversy with
that Government, the course of Mr. Adams.
deserves the indignant rebuke Of Congress
and the unqualified condemnation of every
American patriot.
There seem to be strong grounds of proba-
bilty for the truth of Mr.. Wise7s as serticn
that Mr. Adams is in the English interest,with-
out regard either to the claims of patriotism or
the principles OF justice.- His strong English
predictions are manifested whenever the acts
of thatG Government become thesubject of dis
eussion. His vindicatIon of the uDiustifable
andiniguitous attack upon the Chinese EN-
plre by England Is an apt illustration of his BIZ.
asto that interest. Restrained neither by feel
ings of humanity nor the laws of nations, the
graspIng propensity of that Government is OBJ
viously exhibited in the attempt, which she is
making to extend her colossal power over a
rabe antiquity and attract our sympathy by
then native simplicity. Yet in the attack,
which the English have made upon this peaca-
bic and inofensive nation, Mr.. Adams has stept
forward as their avowed champion and subtle
apologisI. s..
With government professedIy liberal at
home, the history of England is but series Of
injustice and oppression abroad. every step
he hao al
mes has been marked by violence to the rights
ofothers. The fate of Ireland and of Hndos-
tan IS melancholy commentary of her heart
less. and grasPing policy. There is scarcely
nation in Europe, that has not, at some peri
cd of its existence, felt the weight other tyran-
ny or been forced 10 bow before her presump-
-tuous bearing; she has Been seldom known to
spare weaker foe or failtocrush a rivalinter-
est. 1t is her policy at present to foster her
planting interest in India. and, true to her sell
fish principle, under the garb Of pIilanthtophy
| through her secret emissaries and bv open Vio-
hence, she seeks to PROSTATE competition by
herinterferance with eurrights of property in
our slaves And when.this is alluded 10 as a
matter demanding PREPARATION, M Adams
warns the North that our GOvern& DC is en-.
| deayouring to smuggle US into war with Great
Britain tot;the pretectie If properly, RkichIt
discodntenances, and fo he .naintainanc:es %
rights, 70 which it Is opposed; and to cap the
climax Of folly an { presumption, he. gravely
presents a petition for the dissolution Of the
Union.
/ The course, which. England is pursuing to;
wardsShe INTEREST," the South; and the unfpr.
tunate disposition, which is manifested in the
North, involve subjects Of serious eonsidesa;
lion.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-02-15

or the canons Of morality or religion.
BE it therefore resolved. that the United
States are bound to have the conditionsIof
the surrender of the Texans. fulfilled, in
as far as ii affects the rights of. her citi.
zens, in company with them, and that the
General Government is also bound, by its
Obligations to the peoples of these United
States, to redress any unwarrentable VIo-
lation of those stipulations: and
Be 1t further resolved, that the United
States have tolerated long en- ugh the vi
olence, arrogance and injustice of other
nations, and that it is now time 10 put an
end to them: lastly;
Resolved, THAT copies of these resolu-
tons be forwarded by the Governor of
this Stale 10 our Senator'S and Represen-
ia tiyesI in Congress, to.be.lqid before that
.to1y... : =
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untolIing the ample folds ofthe man
lie in which.he 'was enSelOped, whilst,
behind this sort Of clrtain, his right
hand invisibly.brdnhished his long and
formidable poniards-
Al last impatient Of being kept SO
long in'check, the officer assumed the
offensive, aHd. pressed bis adversary
attacking him with Gary.
He is done for saidan.old Tor
res, as he looked on con amore. 1T is
oyervith Alvas.' Such, intact, it would
have appeared; but, by feint, Alvas
all OF a sudden let Talllhis cloak. The
officer lifted bis arm to cut him down.
and at that instant fell to the earth.
One 'groan and all was over. The
dfOppipg of the-cloak..was, as I said, a
feint in-order to persuade his enemy
70 put himself off his. guard; and, with
tire rapidly oChgbtnilg he had TO run
upon him, and buried his. poniard to
the hit IN his stomach. So great the
force withwhich the blow was struck,
that AlYas' thick cloak, transGxed by
the dagger.before il reached the side Of
ibis adversary, was pinned to the
wound. 80.
saMay Sol hare, mercy on his soul!'
said the murderer, making sign. OF
the cross, and turning with look OF
| pity away fromhis allen antagonist.
Z Come Alas saidzthe sbrother OF
Msfgarita; what IS dOue.is done II
was a glorio4s victory. And now
have a care of yourself; see some
Ecarabipeerss at the top Of thehill. Take
my horse Time presses. Take
leave of Margaritas and away
= At the name of Margarita, Alvas
made a step towards her; but stop
ping sudden. No said. he, mot
with these hands Of blood. No,
Adieu, adieu!' Margarita-dear Mar
garita! fare theeIWell.'- 'Sprihging on
his horse, he put his spurs into lis
Sides and fOF some minutes the pro-
found Silence kept by the Witnesses OF
this scene of blood was only broker b.
thelgalloR Of the horse, till lost'in the
distance. - -.
AT last the trot of the GARDENERS
was heard, and the railing of.their sa
bres,. The caravan was in motion.
.Margarita, still on bet knees, thanked
the 'Santa1Virgin, in tears for hav-
ing given the victory TO Alvas, inclu
di; g in her prayers the name of the of
fcer; whilst the girl of the inn related
enthusiastically all the details of the
struggle. The corpse was placed on
a-hordle, and carried by the soldiers
10 the nearest village for interment.
With Msrgarila and her brother,I
soon oveltookghe, caravan:
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.SOUTHERMARGUS.
CoI,.um1,is, Fxbra.d rs. 1870
COLUMBUS RIFLM

This beautiful and well traind Company
has been four yeers in existence. It. impos-
ing martial appearance, ITS exceIlent discipline
and admirable training. whilst they e highly
rcreditabe to the company, are the Est EVIL
dence of the merit ofits officers. The. honor
able pride, by which every maRber seems &C
tuated, is highly CONNER Ole feeling and a
sure guaranty, while it ptinues, that the
company will be kept present state of
Military discipline 80.
The membe1 Military Ball
on the 22d of FebrnN the Franklin
Academy, anil, from ths acter of the COM
pany we have no apprehension but that they
will do themselves CT edit by the style of their
entertainment and the pleasure which VIII be
afforded,
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U We received by the

Ut We received by the e first
number of the 9TH vol VI LD
published IN New York by
The variety CT matter, Will
tains, the taste and. ability. d
conducted, and the modera inch it
is furnished, strongly recoma IN extern
sive patronage. A greater d of instruc-
tive and interesting reading c the procur-
ed upon more. moderate terms .
We have also received the number of
EVERY YoUTH's GAZETTE, AM Cellent little
periodical for young persons, whom it is
highlyfmportant to cultivate atas for reading.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-02-15

The STATE TEMPEKANcE SOcFETY. -On
the "a Of February Temperance society was
organized at Jackson, calIedrrnE STATE TEM..
PzRANcE SocfK1y," of Mississippi, which is to.
hold its annual meetings on the 4th Monday Of
each year for the general promotion Of the
cause of temperance. BY the third article Of
their constitution, the members Of this society
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-02-15

We copy below from i.the True 1ssue,"' an
amusing description of the proceedings of the
Loco POGO caucus, which was lately held in
Jackson for the nomination of Martin Van Bu-
rem as President and Richard M. johnson
(alias. Dick Johnson) as Vice-President of.the
United States.
I We suppose that these Loco-Foco Repudia-
tors, experimenting that there might be some
difficulty in adjusting the claims ofthe anxious
aspirants i'll the Democratic ranks for these
elevated stations, thought that it was incum-
bent upon them considering their distinguish
ed position in their party, at once to manifest
their preference and take their stand, and, from
the high respect in which they are universally
held; that all opposition would at once cease,
and the Loco oco party throughout the Uni
on would unbesitatingiy form upon them.
When we learre that. they ltemplated holP.
ing caucus foT the: purpose Of nominating
candidates for the Presidency and Vice-Presi-
dencywe entertained some hopes that Missis-
.sippi would have the honor of furnishing the
Vice President in the person of our distinguish
ed citizen Alexander McNutt, Ex-Governor
of the State, and the acknowledged father of
the doctrine of Reputation; bu. most migrate
fully have his claims been passedover by those,
from whom he had every reason to expect a
different course
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-02-15
From the Republican Banner.
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.

LEGlSLATURE-cLosING SCENES.
: Avoiding all; details, we have made a
few notes of the most striking incidents in
the ''closing scenes" Of the present Gene,
raj Assembly This day tine two Houses
bring their labors ~ a close. For the
last few weeks, the despatch of. business
has been most credible. Whilst we pay
this tribute we must in candor express,
what all have Witnessed, that an unusual
want of. order has signali1ed the transac-
tons of business in the House, This we
speak in sorrow; but 10 truth, and devo'
lion to the good ofthe country A digni-
fed and orderly beai ing of legislators be.
gets respect for legisldtiOa--the repcrsc
of the picture need not be held up to the
common sense even of members them
selves. Neither party is, to Hame-nei-
Their has the power TO control all its mem,
bers. We hope much good has been done
1--WE know much business has. been
transacted, but we regret TO the great OBJ
iects of1he session, fdistlicting the State,
and eiectng u. S. Senator's have been
defeated blythe revolutionary es:stance
ofthe minority Of the Legislature; a mi.
norlty which has signalzed itself as the
first Ia the State openly TO practice upon
the doctrine that they will "rdleo ruin"
But we have some stirling incidents to
unfold, and we here begin with a mystic
rious TRANSACTION in the way-of
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-02-15
u DYES! o, YEs!' ~
GREAT MEETING OF THE
LOCOFOCOS IN. THIS CITYM


AS faithful chroniclers of passing
events we deem it our duty to take
aglancing notice Of a sort of ola po-
drida, that came off, on Tuesday night
last, among the loco focos, in this
place,-some call it a roOEery, but we,
impressed with due respect and scom-
mon courtesy do.not call it such in
decen: name; we only call. it an ola
pOdrtdG, which means kind reader,
you will pardon us for this our -expla-
nation of the ferm) a mess of matter
much!mixed up, pardon US for quo,
ting, too, we love 10 quote,-and for
parenthesis, we oken make them;-
and while we afelainside of this one
We will just remark that if any one of
our structures seems harsh, it mustbe
borne in mind that the times are sadly
'out of joint, and need strong words
and thumps TO set them right things
of all sorts, aud kinds, and qualities'-
in truth, a dish 10 which soar crout
will bear no comparison. We were
not present at this rayee. shop ourself.
bur we hove some Of the items of its
proceedings from an: humble .looker-
on which go to show mot the look
er-on, but .itemsj that things wore
Strange shapes and stranger, eolors
still among the (rqonh seys,-iIo; we. do
not call them SOD geatlemea, who COM
posed this. iOco.focO Congregation.
We relieve the loeos generally.
when they wish'to get up a gathering
Eoftheir component paris have the
proceedings which they intend 10 ex-
hibiton such occasinD an arranged be.
foreshand-the machinery well oiled,
and the bipeds well trained to 90
through with the exhibition, and make
a grand denOuement;; but in this 70.
stance, for some cause. OF other. the
sOheels creaked intCIeraBly intlaeir sock
cts, the performance was very ordina.
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themselves of this law, we. shall publish in our
next number the entire act divided under
heads with captions referring to the subjects
-embracedin each section. :.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-02-15
THE BANKRUPT ]

We announce in to-dly's Yape
the bill for repeal Of this beneticd
TheBankrIpt law is now in operat
out the Union, and. thousands,
Struggling under an overwhelming
may, now ike the invalids from
Bethesda, walk forth with renewed
build up their broken fortunes.
For the information OF the. public,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-02-15
BARTER.


On Thursday evening in the House, Mr..
Copeland intiInated that Mr.. Lane, DEM
ocraiic membe from Claiborne, was in
flenced by interested motives in voting
for Governor Jones nominations of bank
directors, On Friday morning, Mr.. Cope
land offered an ironical apology to Mr..
Lane for suspecting that the Wings had
been 6artering with him--.did not know the
fact to be so, but advised him, ifthere was
any thing of it, to be cautious, to take
note and security" for he himself had
'once been tr;cked IN this way" Justly.
incensed at this gross treatment, Mf.
Lane let slip an important party secret
he said he would inform the gentleman
from Henry that the Wings had not at
tempted To- barter with him-bnt that the
democrats hadf Names, names, 'namesr
shouted half dozen democratic members
and instantly Mr.. Fonyille, democratic
member from Weakly, rose and demand-
ed a specification Of the charge! The
Speaker Polk (dem.) of Maury in The
ChaiY, SAID it would be .'outof order" to
specify. 81 am a democrat" shouted
Fonville. "and denlatrd that the gentle
man make his .speciHcationsl" ''Out of
order" repeated the Speaker, with loud
rapping. Il am prepared to speeify"
said the member from Claiborne, 'sand if
the Speaker says so, / am ready TO name
names.n ..'Out OF. order" repeated the
Speaker; byshis time gentlemen began to
49, l.. i = ffT
fy if the Speaker says so, = reiterated Mr..
Lane. "Out Of order" shouted Mr..
Polk! andthe specification" were over
ruled. It's thought Mr. Polk. knew. al
ready as much as he cared to know about
.them-at all events he looked daggsrs at
the gentleman from Claiberne;' order was
restored We are curious to know more
about this democratic 'barter''-we pre-.
sumo the people would like to know.
New-York tribune., 1842-04-21

II Toe1Io>e hebearte>, maiignl'! ana att' 'Ais'."
n the attack upon n,hc leading article OF ys'erudy
sn can onv BE- necessary 70 itaic that nc h1tt s"lo"
aG;ocn,.d gvinS TIC Coryord:i1" fr.nt'nE NJ c
IN ~, s, Jider ami that re hGt> forniy dteior,d
70 our friends nany Of whom have rendered Us leir sup
morn INT ,r> .rou be candidate for that Pn'
mr. ar r.cti,e any .erns4 any one THINK ou "o'u
needs endorsement these points we re!s: him 70 e AZ
,!errlan elecot The Fifteenth ward, any one OF ih
many wi whom have cnnversed the subject ouT
determination on this point has been openly, publicly pro-
claimed on all fitting occasions and 30 NOTORIOUS 'ha' INC
attack OF tue sun evnces unmtgncd deception ana ''lAs
The Sua now, when It's party has lost he o~er' conc
out most vaan,ly against The fe7retsnsbie prague 0.
trctnr nary presses from the Public Treasury. bu' !"
.;,d rord against that practice 80 to" as INC
q m The hands If II. party and while they were gffg'
in presses lib Thousands racked and "rnnS from VIC
hard earnin.s OF the People by enormous Assessment
lob, as well as by direct drafts The Treasury We, on
the other hand said little nothing this subject, while
our nversarcs were IN power but lie moment 'e'o's
declared for side, insisted that these abuses mus
cease The public Will decide which OF us has acted le
manly part.
Ana now a, 10 the coaoincd als-od Of tic Sun that We
have coun,eed piol-acc mud insga,: boodsfed IL mo
whrs are cheated ,leir fairly won triumph In t'
late ,lecI;on xo,in., like this We have indeed
drred O:Ece Holders 20 proceed with ana co'uinnia'
their nc ditacd Frauds but never advised or coo'ee"
any Other ,Lar legal resistance o.. anticipated other co>
ENGAGES IN the praors than The condemnation and 'ath
rr all oae:, men and good citizens. This >Via We do
confidently an,c pa.e,la, II Loco Foeois'n holds The CITY
BIN fraud hi, msr 1t ui hold for many wears to
como say, Therefore, 10 all our friends, nc active be
vrian in spending the truth in regard TO This CONSPIRACY
before the whole People bu, be ready I" submit peaceaOS
4 tho cnysDraiorS shelter their inquiries withn 'ne
forms of 10 not fear 20 be cheated of
onh;cd triumph for short limesuch result WI Tally
thousands honest to standard, and prove OF last
in" benefit to he whiy Meantime We shall go Tor.
with fearless exposure OF the vllaines by "ich
the Office Holders have sought win and now, when de-
tcned seek 10 hoh! tho Common Council, and leave he
consequences to an outraged and Justly indignant People
New-York tribune., 1842-04-21

TEMPERANCE AND IT'S EFFEcrs.-Criwc and
rascalitv are almost at stand in this city. Let
those who doubt attend the Police O!icc day or
two and they will be convinced. They will see
that there is not one case where there were
formerly ten. The cause of this falling OFF is at
,rbutab!c to the glorious and Onward progress Of
Temperance, which is spreading over the whole
lard, and which is doing more for The temporal
interests of mankind than any other moral revolu.
ton which has ever preced-d it. Alb. Eve. .Iour.
New-York tribune., 1842-04-21

LD5 The French Minister Of Marine has recon-
mended an increase Of the French Steam Navy, by
the addition OF ) steam frigates of 80 horse
power each; Is frigntcs Of 40 horse power; %
steam corvcttcs of 220 to $50 horse power cnch !;
and 30 vessels not exceeding 100 horse power
making in all 70 additional steam yes sells
New-York tribune., 1842-04-21

LAKE TRADG-Ou the lltli, 18th and 10Th Of
April. the total arrivals of vessels at Buffalo were
Us follows 9 steamboats, briggs and schooners.
The freight which they broueh: follows
.37l barrels of flour $50 bushels corn; ~ bar
rels ashes $3.50 kegs lard ii barrels whisky;
81 barrels fish, 1913 barrels of different seeds;
22276 barrels pork and hams; u tirkins butter ::
81 NJ. slaves; l,0i3 hides; l3 bales sheep rcts,
and 50 barrel, of hickory nuts.
New-York tribune., 1842-04-21

IMPORTANT DEcls1os-Chanccllor Walworth
has decided that the transfer of a bond and mort
gage Of third person for 50 700, the payment OF
which is guaranteed by the seller and anothcrpcr-
.on in consideration OF the sum of - 600, is ns'l-
riolls and void 1t has been heretofore held that
the guaranty under such circumstances is us,itio's,
but we believe this is the first lime it has been de-
cided that the transfer is u,urious and void.
Buffalo Com. Advertiser.
New-York tribune., 1842-04-21


NJ business was performed III either Jtafe. Of
Congress ;o-!aT.
\, twelve O'Clock bctilH Houses ne, iaathe Rcpre.
tentative Hall, where were performed the funeral
services OF !lon. .iosE-p !A"RSSeE, iaie &epn.-
sentative from r,snsylvania.
The religious services were conducted BY Rev
>srr,Nvs ruSroS, Chaplain TO the senate III 'tc
reading OF The K, Palm, succeeded 'y PRAYER
an. mn appropriate ani impressive discourse, which
was li>,encd,o with marked attention BY lie Mem
bcss ol Congress the prc>Acn, AID Heals Of De.
par,mcnts. ,l,- Commanding GeneraIof the Army,
#,,d a. audience IL the galleries from Hebrew,
NJ. - ns,l %: :. b. faith Noes. when he was
come 10 wears. refused 10 be called 'h,' son NJ
pharaols daughter: choosing rather to sp;icr
affection with the people OF God than 10 enjoy the
pleasures OF sin for season.
!, procession was then formed, the corpse re.
moved 10 the Congressional burync ground and
there deposited in the receiving vault Ho,h
Houses then adjourned. AHovs
New-York tribune., 1842-04-21
Sixth WAR;.

~ The Evening Pos, hints a doubt as to the
fac, that It's correspondent. :" Major Bridges ls
Leco-Foco Blu, there ia nodoubtia the case Had
he bcena Wing, he would not have omitted the
vital fact that the yotes for Charter OFeerf
IN the First D,strtctcfMe Si.rM Ward hare all
been rcgulorly canrasscd and The result decl0r-
I'd. in he prcsence and under the adr7ce Of the
Manor The ca,il about tn" possible mace uracy
of lie return is entirely an aherthousit, winch IS
rcfu,cd BY the correspondence of the vote tor
Charter Officers with that for Mayor.It1h or ruth
ant TIC cotc ofihat District M''srs. CE"LiUs ana
A7wrLL arc chosen: i all The Loco-Foco votes
therein Ana been .irca for either set 81 Loco
roco candidate, they ronM notharc bee"
chosen. These arc facts which Major Bridges
withhoIs bu, they are pertinent to the issue and
mos, ercctually dcnoli.h every cnSl winch mas
been raised against the rc,urn of the Wing cand'-
dates.
New-York tribune., 1842-04-21

Eg,L l,sEFuL AxricLE--it was iong dl,ocra!Hr'
VIII, discover <pr" !ctct' i'y WITCH .rrtIos
hair might - totally crs,!casi. without injury 10 IL" >hn
some wears since after niucb ,;uy and lri'y pcra.a
d. Felix Gouuud had The good toriurs 70 !>coysra method
nv which ,i> mos, ,,.irab. object could bc effected aE
Tim, ion without in the rec ninng OF di>coI0rng
the iairr.l skin Since this valuable. discovery OF DR. G's
Nj, rourr> Suhe> have been i>trd ninnrntfahc case,
and invariably with the mos; gratifying results
Boston Uncle sam,
The above powders ehai atths Dr., original Office
81 Walker one door Grca1way, II Per bottle and
H-r,lll
New-York tribune., 1842-04-21

y By an affidavit Published in The isltimoEs
sun it appears that a Me- <eph Crngg removed
the weight of the safety valve at The Ncaofa TO i's
farther sx,ren,i,y--thinklng it proper 50 10 do
and that this was TIE probable causco' the terrible
explosion wilch occurred in about three minutes
New-York tribune., 1842-04-21

HycElNs HoREHouSp CANDy.-rhrrc# = no mistake n
The curative powers tbs rcneSy, which by it> own
i,,,ic value b,, silently but Su,tly won IL 10 putt
confidence 7. /, used the utost respectable aais,
the city and country iniaiIbc source OF ii IN all
diseases affecting l. air passages such catarrh
throat, los, o. voice. whoopug cun"l. aud ~ the early
stages OF consumption. Apply al Gl Broadway crrner