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

From the Correspondent Of the GILL;
-, Washington, Nav N
The news ofthe evening !, n, 4 "
Wise and Mr.. Stanly have b,d u' No.
er personal rencontre, but no' ;; aao u
House. They met,accidep,II. 10 lAe
both were returning On 40 ''nea
from the races. Mr.. Si,DIT IsO, ,
with seeming rudenes,, b. n "T Tl.
but as it is declared ,uGs,s,,;;. -, "se
Mr.. Wise followed and aT.s i y
across the head with a stick eS :: nia
had in his hand. Thstistb, y,
the matter, at least for ihe pre..n NJ
The other day an alteration sp,,.,
between them in the House. y.
Wise took occasion TO cal MS a.
cOrcard. Mr.. Stanly replied BY ip,iti,.
him to test him, saying that, oD,s /:
had come over TO his (Mr. S,.DIy,,,
seat, and had got a lhrashing fDr 4,
pains.
The next item ofinteIIigenee is, rb,,
there was cabiDe, meeting tbs even
ing, summoned specially, BY the Pa.
ident, in relation to Rhode Island mat.
tiers. Gov. King, in pursuance Of,bs
resolutions Of the Chaner Assembly
has made requisilion on the Presideul
for his interference, by Proclamation
or otherwise.
IL is presumed that the call will Be
complied with, at least so far as 10 issu,
the Proclamation. Ii is stated, uDOr
rumor, that Mr.. Webster is in favor o
the pretensions Ofthe suffrage party
but that is doubtful.
There is now a prospect thai tb
whole difficulty will be adjusted, nUt
withstanding all that has passed, an,
Notwithstanding the decided pOsitiO
taken by governor King. 1t NAV b
agreed, between the parties, TO subm
the validity ofthe Treason Law, undt
which the arrests have been made I
judicial decision, IF this should be dor
i may settle the difficulty; because,
he mean time, the Charter Assembl
which again meets in June, will autho
re another Convention for the form
ion Of a Constitution, extending Il
Ugh, of suffrage as far as may be r
CURED. That this will be the cour
taken, is made probable from the ia
that, ifit had been wished 10 press ii
matter 10 immediate and violent iss,
ii would easily have been done by a
lowing those arrested 10 go 10 Priso
from want of adequate bail, and tbt
tearing down the jaiIs, or otherwise 7,
sisrirg the execution of what is stigm
tized by the insurgents, as the "Alg
yiRe act"
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24

COTSlO0S, VIC SVPy ~
turist, published at Nashville Iennes-
see:-
AS we approached Columbus, we
were deligbted with the beautiful shrub
bery of the woods. Amongst the rest
we could but admire the Yellow Jes-
samine along the water courses send
ing forth its sweet perfumes TO cheer
"the weary wotn traveller"
For several miles before reaching
Columbus, the country became con-
tinued plain, and the deep sandy road
made it difficult for Jacob Faithful to
speed his onward way. Thursday, H.
at ':Dusky eve" we reached Column
bus.
This town is spread over most of a
"sixteenth section of land" and take it
altogether, ii is one of the most hand
some little cities of the south. 1t has
population ofabout 5000 inhabitants,
who are generally intelligent and busl-
ness like in their habits. Ii is situated
on the east bank of the Tomblgbee
river, in Lowndes county, only three
days sail from Mobile, and large steam
boats ascend, except in very low wa
ter. Amongst the improvements we
noticed the following.
1. GARDENs.-Seldom, if ever,
have we seen in western town more
well cultivated gardens. The soil is a
sandy loan and generally well adapted
to the growth Of vegetables. Almost
every family has garden, and when
we arrived in March, lettuce, raddish-
Rsparagus, &C., were in abundance.
Ma >ofthe citizens cultivate the grape
successfully; and few ofthe ladies are
turning their attention to flowers; but as
yet this very pleasant branch of horti-
culture has been matter of quite mi
nor consideration.
2. FARM STocK.-Most Of the
horses and mules used are imported
from Tennessee and Kentucky, and
the Legislature of Mississippi, in her
wise deliberations, instead of encoura-
ging the breeding of this species OF
stock, has put a tar upon Horses and
Jacks. Cattle are generally Indifferent;
and the milk and butter Of course very
poor. A few mixed Durhams have
been introduced from the north;but the
sudden transition of climate, and she
lack of lime in The water have in mos
cases produceda murrain,which is gen.
orally fatal. A few gentlemen have
purchased improved hogs,which prom
Use TO do well. AS in most ofthe south
we see some of the people Of Lownde:
have been deceived by the purchase
of inferior animals. Yet we find some
capital Berkshires are scattered through
the country, and we hope the time viii
come when Mississippi planters will
be as proud Of perfect pig or calf, as
/ Hey are at present with bale of cot,
ton.
By the by, It may not be amlss &c
saw, cotton is the great business o.
this State; still we were surprised to
find the more intelligent wide awake tc
the facts which are every day deveio
ping themselves in the relation 10 the
production of cotton by the English
Some ofthe patriotic planters ,"le
them make their own cotton, it viii
drive US to independence, by making
us produce our own eatables and wear.
ables."
We pray for the success Of England
and we believe it will be an Ultimate
and invaluable gain to "this great ma.
ton"
| Columbus, April 1912.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24

OFWE are authorised to announce
Gen. Reuben Davis, as a Candidate for
the Office ofJudge Of the 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.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24

GOING THE WHOLE Hoe.---The
Nashville Wing relates an instance Of
a merchant in that city who was recent
lycOnOected.tO the Temperance Cause
and the next morning after having sign
ed the pledge emplied his remaining
stock Of liquors inthe street.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24

O. We are authorised to announce
Alexander VI. Clayton, Esq. of Holy
Springs, as candidate for the Office ofJudge
ofthe High Court of Errors and Appeals, 10
fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation
Of Judge Trotter. Election to take place on
the first Monday in August next.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24

Ex-President Van Buren, left the
Hermitage on Monday the 10th inst,
by way of Louisvillve and Lexington
on his return home. He will spend
a few days with the Hon. Henry Clay,
by special invitation.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24

The next scene which we give the
reader, was in new and magnificent
church, rich with beauties Of architec.
ture, and thrOnged by an immense
crowd, who listened in death-like still
ness to the burning eloquence of the
minister Of Heaven, who delivered the
Mission Of his master from the altar.
The speaker was a man in full glow
Of middle age-oG striking and impress
sive appearance-piercing, intellectual
eye, and high intelligent forehead.
Every eye is fixed on him-every lip
is hushed, and every cal with nervou:
intensity, drinks in the eloquent teach.
ing Of the orator.
Who in allthat throng would recognize
in the famed, the learned, the eloquen
President of-College, Pennsylva
MIA, the humble bcot-black Of
College in Kentucky-LOuisUiIie Jour
nal.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24
GALVESTON, MAY 2 1912

-
the Sd inst.
GALVESTON, May 1912
MesSrs EdsarS.-Commodore Moore,
arrived here, with the ship of war Austin
and schooners San Antonio and San Der.
nard. They left Campeachy on Thursday
the 2sth ultimo and the brig Wharton
will follow themhere in day or two.
The Government of Yucatan have suspen.
ded for time the monthly stipend to our
navy for want Of funds, the last payment
was'partly raised by contribution of the
Civil officers Of the Government from
their salaries. Commodore Moore has
given that government the highest salts.
faction by the services ofthe Navy They
have now two briggs and two schooners OF
their own under Com. Sarazan OFT on a
cruize off the Mexican coast.
The Congress of Yucatan was conven
cd on the 18th ultimo, and granted extra
ordinary powerskto the President, on the
10Th, in case ofinvason.
The people of Yucatan are determined
to continne the war against Mexico al
every hazard.
Mr.. Lubbock, one of the Santa Fe
prisoners who escaped from Mexico arri-
we'd 10 the San Antonio
Santa Anna has embodied 35, 900 troops
destined for Texas and Yucatan, and pur.
chased two merchant vessels at Vera
Cruz, for transports.
The contract of the Mexican Govt. for
building two iron war steamers, IN Eng
lard, which failed fo- want of funds, has
been renewed, and they are TO be complet.
ed Immediately.
The church has given Sarta Anna, all
property held by them in mort main
amounting as it is estimated, TO SIS, 900
900, TO be applied to the prosecution of the
war against Texas. lie has also made
a forsed loan. of $4,000 doubloons from
The ofcity Peubla.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24

GIVE are authorised TO announce
Richard Evans, Esq, as Candidate for
the Office Of Judge of .he High Court Of En-
rors and Appeals, to'fill the vacancy occasioned
by the resignation Of Judge Trotter. Election
to take place on the first Monday in August
next.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24

The Boot Black and the College
Prssident- TtOO Scenes from Real Life.
Some score fyeare since, the Pres
idsnt Of we'll known College in Ken
lucky, was one morning, while sitting
in his study, astonished by the entrance
ola singular visitor.
The visitor was boy oil some sew
en,een years, rough and uncouth in
appearance, dressed coarse in home
spun, with thick clumsy shoes on his
feet, m old tattering felt hat on his
head, surrounding mass Of uncomb-
ed hair, which relieved swarthy and
sun-burnI features, marked by eyes
quick and sparkling, but vacant and
inexpensive, from the want OF educa-
ton. The whole appearance OF the
youth was that Of an untaught, uncul-
tivaied ploughboy.
The President an afable and a venera-
bic man, inquired into the business Of
the person who stood before him,
"lf you please, sir, "said the plough
boy, with all the hesitancy Of an uned'
ucaled rustic-"lf you please, sir, I'd
like TO get some larnin." l heard yor
hada college in these parts, and
thought If / would work spell for you
you would help me now and then il
getiin an ed-ication,"
"Well my young friend" replied
the President" l scarcely see any way
in which you might be useful to US
The request is something singular"
"Wby, l can bring water, cutwood.
or black your boots," interrupted thu
boyhis eyes Frightening in his earnest
ness, 81 want to get an edicaIion--l
want to make something of myself. l
don't keer how hard / work, only so
as ] get an education. want"
He paused, at a loss to express hi:
ideas. But there was a language in the
expressive lip and glanciug eyes: there
was language in his manner-in the
tone in which the words were spoken
that appealed at once 10 the feelings Of
the President.
1cc delermind to try the sincerity OIL
lhe yourth.
''Rm afraid, my young frie",:: 'nat l
can DO nothing for you. would Ike
to assist you, but see no way in which
you can be useful to US at present.
The President resumed his book.
In IA moment he glanced at the plough.
boy, who silent and mute, stood hol-
ding the handle of the door. He fig
ured his rough hat confusedIy with one
hand-h eyes we're downcast, and his
upper lip quivered and trembled as
though he were endeavoring to repress
strong and sudden feelings Of disap-
pointment. The effort was but half
successful. A tear emerging from
the downcast eyelid, rolled over the
sunburnt cheek, and with a quick, ner-
vous action, the ploughboy raised his
toil-hardened hand and brushed away
the sign Of regret.
He made well meant but awkward
mark Of obeisance, and opening the
door, had one foot across the threshold,
when the President called him back.
The ploughboy was in a few min
utes hired as man-of-sll work and boot
black TO the--COllepe.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24
THE POINDEXTER REPORT.

Since the days when, through Oba-
diah's fault, young MIR. Shandy had
such difficulty in getting into the world
nothing was ever seen like the Presi-
dents slowness Of parturition With the
New York Investigation.
Independant.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24

We would most respectfully sug-
gest that the celebrated Shocco Jones
be appointed on the part of Capt. Ty-
ler's government TO arrange with the
Great Indicted, the difficulties of the
United States and England "a bon
chat, bon rat."-DolIor Democrat
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24

" Mr. Clay has accepted the offer o.
public dinner tended TO him by the cit.
lzens Of Lexington and Fayette CO., Ken
tpcky. The dinner is to be given on the
oh Of June next.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24
For the s. zlern Argus.


Mr.. Edite Il read in the Co.
lumbus Democr fthe 18th inst, an
editorial paragraph Saying, that "Free
Trade proposes to iscuss questions Of
great importance, 1rticuLarly TO the
SOUTH" and comm lds his essays to
the rea ders attention
A CAL
Free Trade is res formed,
that another citizen. Id his
communication Of Il cater
the field, and 'discd questions
of great importance, hly, "to the
South" but the nation will endea-
vor to show that wha 'e hare been
battling against for 2 gears" had
for 20 years before cen consid-
cred no heresy against democratic faith,
nor "machine to rob the poor for the
benefit of the rich" L.
There is one thing, hoI er, ! will
observe, l VIII indulge in mage
none of these stereotyped Its re-
sorted to by political part will
deal in facts, deduced fro1 sticaI
records, or such inlormati lis de-
rived from the course Of tr
Ifarguments advanced,or how,
ina: "iree trade" as now Cd on,is
beneficial to the South then l ward
10 you the credit Of having need
me of an error which imbit n the
democratic school many yeaN ago.
Nor do | believe that yeomanry oil
the South are Ignorant or minimizing"
They may have been credilous, be-
cause they founded their opinions on
the statements advancedby men, eleva-
ted to high station, but after having ex-
amined both Sides have no apprehen-
sions they will fall victims TO the evil
one."
Time will not admit Of my enterl6 g
on the discussion this week, but the
next you may expect to hear from
BEN FRANKLIN.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24
From The Independent.
IN SENATE. May ~.
GEN. JACKSON.


Aher the usual unin,eresting busi-
ness was disposed oil,
Mr.. Linn, Of Mo-, moved that the
Senate take up the bib 10 refund to Gen.
Jackson the fine imposed upon him
and asked The yeas and nays upon his
motion, which being taken, it prevail
ed by vote Of 10 to Is.
Mr.. L. then briefly explained and
enforced tbe justice Of the measure.
Berrien, from The judiciary Com
mittee, which committee had reported
adversely upon the bill in question,
stated the reasons which govern ed the
committee. The case was novel
without precedent-and they had pos
sessed no information Of IFS merits 10
enable them TO act properly. Gen.
Jackson himselfhad presented no claim
and they had concluded that the bill
ought not to pass.
MIR. Walker was warm in The defence
of the bill-he was member Of The
Judiciary Commute, but absent when
the subject was acted on or he should
have presented minority report. If
the committee had needed information
and sought for it,they might have found
it, abundantly, in the history of their
country.
Mr.. Benton knew all about the fine,
and told all about it. 1t was stain
upon the General which the country
alone could wipe out. why not get
hold Of the records Of the court where
this fine was imposed, and draw black
lines around the entry?1
Mr.. Crittenden would be glad to be
able to give his vote for the bill;it would
afford him real pleasure. General
Jackson, by his military achievements
had brought much honor home to the
country-.-none was more ready TO do
him honor than himself, if case was
made out. But he could not consent
in moment Of enthusiasm, TO vote 10
refund fine to any one, however pa
tiotic, where one of the courts ftEe
country had imposed it. The claims
of justice were higher than those OF IN
dividuals, however distinguished, Ii
was not the province of the Senate 10
revise the sentences Of courts. as
for reputation, Gen. Jackson would
gain or lose none by the passage oil the
bill.
Mr.. King assented to the truth oil
this last remark, but thought il was an
act Of justice TO pass the bill.
The debate was continued by Messrs'
Buchanan, Preston, Linn, Woodbury..
and Berr:en. The Senate adjourned
without taking the question, the new
Senator from Louisiana. Mr.. Conara
having the floor.
THE EFFECT OF THE NEWS
The New York Express says; The news
from Europe has produced Little Os.Isi
feeling in Well street.-Stock have M
proved. The slight impIovment 10 CO''on
and the General complexion of thflgs ~
the better all contribute to give conhoe10e.
| Private advices from England, siaie 'na'
4L.ro w,s n visihle change there for tbe
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24
SOUTHERN ARGUS.
Columbus, miss. May. "a ls42.

o. WE are authorised TO announce
C. A. BRADFORD, ESQ., as a candI-
ate for the Office of Auditor, OF the State OF
Mississippi. Election to take place on the LIST
Monday in August next
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24

Lord Morpeth stopped ia Kentuckvto
pay a visit t.. HENRY CLAY, the future
President of the United States.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24

ar 80 eaHiy N the morning. be dligent during
no usy IN attending TO our business, and not
why ourselves BY our neiRhbors concerns.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24

To bear Ter burden, wbe's,
must have patience to sndur: gs. y.
And thus it is with others '% !,
willingly Mr.. Van Buren's frisnd. Meg
buckle fortune on his b,cI ! vi
most patiently he will "eDJn.. %
load" despite his present non. :.' d y.
fidence, if the people will bU Nam m d.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24
STANDING ARMY.

There is truth in the annexed paragraph
altho, it comes from a queer quarter. The
Wings we're sensible Of the danger 10 the
public from Standing army,when inl $40
they made such valian assaults upon the
insidiOus scheme of Van Buren,. They
however did no. go far enough then. A
Standing Army, of any number, however
small, is at war with the whole genius Of
republican institutions aud ought never to
be tolated for a moment, 1t is source of
immense patTonage-it IS arlstocratic in
its tendencies, and whenever it becomes
large enough to be the Buwark of
the State, ut may be made Ethe instrument
Of its overthrow. The true and only safe
reliance Of a free people either for the sup
preston of domestic tyranny, or the resis.
lance offoreign aggression. is upon them
selves. When they put their trust in q
hired soldiery, they lean upon a broken
reed.
From Fisk's journal.
n OrANDINU ARMY.
lftbere were wanting a single addition.
al argument 10 prove the dangerous ten.
dency Of Standing Army in republic
II would be found in the late movement of
the President in relation to the affairs of
Rhode Island Where is the regiment
Of citizen soldiers who void march into
Rhode Island to overthrow her new born
libertyl 1t cannot be found. But a hire
ling soldleTy-msrc machines-are con.
PEELED to obey all orders given by their SUI
p erior officers, however tyrannical and
atrocious they may be. There can be no
debate in their minds about right and
wrong-there is but one word, and that is
--O6ey TIE officers too--a great major.
ity ofthem, are under influence of high
nristocIatic notions, and would think no
more Of massacFeing the ''uulgar herd
the common people" if commanded to do
so by their superior ia rank than Of eating
hearty breakfast. The Rhode Island bus.
mess, will we hope open the eyes of the
AMERICAN people 10 the startling danger
eta Standing Army.-They must demand
us entire abolition; then, and not TIL then
wal our rAIAit system be made worthy Of
Puol'e Fenpect.
hle eahiy IN the morning, be dilcent during
v r|awrm -.
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From the New Orleans Picayune.

jThe steamship New York. arrived from
Galveston last evening. We have letters
by her, from oui correspondents in Hous.
ton and Galveston, and papers to and of
the Sd inst.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24

THE EFFECT OF THE NEWS.
The New York Express says; The news new.
from Europe has produced little Os!Isi
feeling in Well street.-Stock have M
proved. The slight improvment ID COuon
and the General complexion of thflgs ~
the better all contribute to give connooIoe.
Private advices from England, STATE 'Ia'
there was visible change there Tor '.e
better. The large increase of bullion ~ -
the Bank of England-tbe abundance @
] money-were good signs,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24

The following extract from series
of numbers entitled agricultural Ex-
cursions," we copy from the Agricul-
turist, published at Nashville Tennes-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-08-03

OFFICE OF JErrrssoN 50 CoMr.sY,
New York. AUGUST 1, 1879
THE Board Director. Of this in ,itui have tia DAY 4,
dared D,idend of per cent, payeble
The khoder their legal representatives, on and after
aoWr GEO. +. HOPE, Sec,t,ry.
fPAiSR ANb bRXW FROG
asy See At No Brodw4y, next door to the American
GIs G1"S ssTr o. se &c by oess. for Which G G
.entor has received premium OF two thousand dollars
re ga rer,so ar no painter them without rarnkg
he process BY this method any artist other may
cam in uc o aw MANY i nw and HANDSOME INV no to-
erfeeton dcu 10 understand w19p, c.,ns tnc ismg,s
ANTE, 10 the conrts OF France, Russia, &c.
The Artistic win remain ony till the 18th Of month.
eJeeinrps be III. above address. ivii imsc
DATENTs-AMERlCAN AND FOREIGN OFFICE.
ard Agony Of the United States Patent Olce, No. a
Til. Office hos been e..blishcd in Boston for past
wears aud inv informed that Ill n mess relative
the specifications and drawings,
and othr payers aud procuring patents here tanse
ted with accuracy and d.p,ch and ali persona, ,roub
we'll expenses Of journey Washington, and d,av there.
,a,ed TO IN NJ. ApsIdanc. here is altogether uuncs.ay-a
del which may be Nv Harndens Express. aud short
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countries AMI ADVICE ven all legal and scientific matters
respecting them The facilities Of the ubscIih by p, ,,r
woss' &C. enables him 70 afford eviI nee and opinion, qr
suits at Il " for nagemsnls Ser when Iopa DC d
s a i rep p,sn ,5 ce free SeIpne
The follow ia extracted from letters OF the COMMISSIONS
Of P;,ep,, II $50 =
SIN -: have 10 new the cf the hgh aspect
they have xpressed themsyes satisfied WIN . ~ &
w o f,r as IS competed with this department. evmces
much skill and great assianly. osrectf,lv
Yours Fe'rf #. I. ffI.LswoRTH
roraIl fu,ber information spply 70 DAVID GASDiNER'
.nt az az PsSn, Ol6cc, No. q Pine street New York
f..sx
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PHYSIOLOGICAL

,rySrERIEs AND REVELATIUNSa IN LUf y,
III rourtsh. end Mari gs- iniable Guidc-book iut
Married ngle Persons N matters OF the utmost inor
nee T., Inc Human Race. By Eugine Bsckla d., NJ u.
Among the things duly considered in this work arc mer.
oserious Importance single and yonng mar.en ~
Tho o. aud for Sterlity-The AT o. NJ,
ConrshiIr-Tr danger Of solitary Practices an no" w ~
may be remove,lThe causes OF Love ana is
DIV for Grad leaf No from the system the seed hop.tss
or IN unhappy sesson Offering, ineudng m2ues 10. @
or ,ertion heeofTes Tor KNOWING he s. Yes o
unborn VINO ouSnt ava o's
not TO mary-fhe most auspeeps season lo sc r.
and $50 Broadway. ~"
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