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The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-07-06
THE BRAN-DANCE.

| We regret that time will not permit as 10
give full account ofthe festivities of thu eve
| ming of the fourth of Jnly le43. The exhib;-
ton of the fire works, and the novelty of the
Bran-dance, afforded something quite new and
interesting TO many of our citizens Every
thing was SO well arranged by the gentlemen
who contributed 10 the amusements of the eve
ming, and conducted with so much good order
and dccorum, that even the most fastidious, who
visited tn c grove must have been highly graft
fed. There was simplicity and novelty in this
rural dance, which forciblY reminded US of dis
criPtions we have read of the dance in "merIy
| England" when "Laddie and Lassie' unict-
| tered by the arts and restraints Of mode etc.
quettc. engaged il their innocent cnioymcnts in
| the ''green, green woods."-The be autiful grove
on the banks of the river was splendidly illu-
minated; and rendered doubly inviting TO our
citizens, by the music, and the exhibition of
the fire works. The ground was well prepared
fol. those, who chose to enjoy delightful prone
made, and we witnessed many of our friends
doing Justice themselves by their devotions TO
the ladies. How many dropping hearts were
cheered and lifted up, by endeasing sentiments,
and tender sympathics /! How many sorrowfuI
countenances were frightened, by smiling lips
and hope inspiring eyes, do not pretend to
say The centre of the grove was appropriate
ly arranged for the dancers, surrounded with
seats for the more philosophical. In addition.
though last, not least in the estimation of many
there was plentiful supply of lemonade and ice
cream But belt distinctly understood there were
no ardent spirits exhibited except in the deyo-
tons ofthe lovers and the Ioyed-so if anv be-
came Intoxicated, during the evening. instead ofI
sustaining an injury, we trust the effect will be
to give additional purity and elevation 10 the
soul.
Now although VIC have been for years n mar
rled man, "a position, supposed by the uninnit>
ated' little calculated to nourish romantic feel
ings).-and although our heart has been ofla,e.
somewhat hardened and roughcned up by politi-
cal conflict, we must confess, the current ofonr
better nature obtained the ascendencv Ia I eve.
ming; once the Perturbed and bitter waters of
politics were dried up.-The verdant grove. re- |
freshed blythe mild breeze of heaven. briob+ |
lights, importing new beauties TO all around.-l
tue music giving Joy to the melancholy heart,
and life and gaIty to the weary and heavy laden,
atforded scene so pleasing, so rich and enchan>
tng, that all the cares and troubles Of the world
were vanished, and the heart reve!led and luxu-
rated without painful thought of the present
or disturbing fear of the future. And as the
Garden of Eden, fresh from the hand of its
oreat Creator, was perfected by the smile of
"oman'-so was our happiness rendered more
enraPturing. and Heaven like, by the joyful
presence of this best. purest, hottest pfl NJ Goa
to man!
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vate bnsiness Gentlemen, could say moth
inc in disuaraoenient OF The claims Of Mr. Clay
without running counter to The sentiments
cherish of his exalted genius and patriotism,
however much may differ with him. at least
on one great public question which divides our
country. | could say nothing TO the prejudice
OF Mr.. Van Buren,, without recollecting sense
4 entertain of his uniform friendship and kind
ness to me, or the just estimate have long
since formed of his acknowledged abilities.
Nor can it be expected OF me as the friend
and fellow c0untryman of John &. Calhoun,
that should say aught against him. No, gen
flemen, [ have stood by him. and with him ~
many a dark huur.I have seen him in everypllase
which the broad glare of his genius could fling
on hi, public, and the serene tints OF his private
virtues, could cast on his private character.
have differed with him on a mere ques-
ton of finance, perhaps in either way OF doubt
full experience. But 1t has been with pro /.
found confidence both in his patriotism and
abity;-an ability, exhanstless, penetrating.
comprehensive and acute, which has ma.ured
and elucidated every public question it has
touched. am sure, gentlemen, as South
CaroIinan you will forgive these expTess,o ns
of pardonable State pride; for although have
become citizen of Alabama cannot forget
that South Carolina was the kind ard indul-
rent mother of us both, and that she has
never nourished at her bosom a son more
worthy both of her pride and affection than
him, or one more grateful! for her kindness
than myself Yes, gentlemen, say this at a
moment when she is pouring forth the tribute
! of grief for the loss of another of her gifted
sons, Just gone TO his account;--a man who
had grown upon her confidence and esteem,
whom she had sent to her national counsels,
equipped frem her armory with genius, the
splendor of which found its equivalent only IN
the copiousness and elegance with which 1t
| was accomplished by every species of knowl-
odge, and guided by every sentiment of prl-
vate honor and public worth. Thrice honored
and thrice regretted be mis- name! Yes, long
will she mourn that the genius of Mr.. Legare
is extinct forever. But it is time that should
trespass no longer en- your patience.
have, gentlemen, a large stake in the pros
perty of your State.--Professio Of Patriot
ism, like professions of bravery among men,
and chastity among women, should be sparing'
| " rnade. Such declarations are more honorec
in their breach than the observance. But you
will pardon me for saying, that, if the. public
authorities of Mississippi, think proper to de-
climate the sixteen thousand acres of Land
which | hold in this State for my copartners
and myself, as sacrifice at the shrine Of your
public faith, my friends and myself will rejoice
for such an object in any burden they may
i'm Jose. will therefore, give you, gentlemen,
The State Of Mississippi. Great in her
resources, and in the hberalty and public spi-
rit of her people, she will pay every farIhing OF
interest and principal which she owes, AS
SURE AS THERE Is A COP IN HEAVEN.
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GOVERNOR HADIILTON--REPU.
DIATION.

In our account Of the celebration ofour Ma.
tionaI Anniversary at this place, We furnish thc
address which Governor Hamilton made 10 re
turn for the sentiment which was drunk in com,
pIimcnt 70 him. The principal portion Of Tho
speech is in relation to the subject Of Rcpudia
ton; and we commend il TO tic attention orou
readers.
Governor Hamilton's extensive acquaintance
with public sentiment, not only in this country
but in Europe, his high distinction, and his pro-
found ability as u statesman, render whatevel he
may say on this subject, worthy Of tho serious
consideration Of those, who have done so much
towards inficting a deep and lasting injury
upon their State, by the countenanco and sun
port, which they have given TO the shameful doc.
trine Of Reputation yes Of the civilized
world arc upon us. viewing with intense anxi,
ETY. the result ofthis attempt ola people, through
the action Of their Government, 10 perpetrot,
robbery 10y Wholesale. in utter disregard ftbe
universal denunciatIon Of every enlightened
nation on the Globe.-Can party feeling so de.
Jude men as TO render them blind 10 the most o,,
vious principles Of common honestly Can
numbers give sanction 10 crime or divtst dishon.
esty of its ignominy? Can multitude with
impunity throw around themselves "a mantle
which with an individual would stick 10 him
like the shirt ofNcssus, excoriating him to IN,
very vitaIs Are the principles Of honor and
morality to be deemed obligatory upon ndyiJ
uals, but inOperAle upon commumlies2 Is the
successful evasion Of an honest debt 10 be pun,
ished with disgrace in one, whilst it is hailed
as a virtue in thousands? Arc the rules Of arlh
metic to b brought in the consideration Of NOR
al obligations These arc questions which or,
intimately involved in the all absorbing subject
which is now agitating the different parties o.
this State. When tLey are deliberately col.
sidered, when political connection and part,
success shall be allowed to have less inAuenc,
in their determination, and when men shall az
low themselves 10 act more from the dictates o.
their own conscience and be less under the con
troll of unPrincipled political managers, than On.
fortunately is now the case, we feel assured thai
they will be settled to the HONOR AND BEST INTER.
EsTs OF MISSISSIPPI
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in such connexions, the science and hlt Dbl,
oence. in common with the n0urishmsllt 10 Tie
SOIL. must be derived in the main. from the stu
dies prosecuted IN cities. and from the aCe1lhl
realized in the tre6ic IF cries. Il pasfurage
is followed by tiIlage, and if tlllage is made 70
partake of thenature Of study and science,
these signs of Improvement are peculiar TO
lands in which cities make their appearance,
and they become Pr ogressfpe only as cities be-
came opuIent and pOscefful.
How true this is in regard TO agriculture in the
neiphborhood of tile great city of London, con.
tanning upward of. two millions Of inhabitants,
let any one who has visited inform our readers.
The most able, and by far the greatest number
of the agricultural periodicals in Great Britain
are published in London. - American Agri.
cltslRriSt.
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SMELLS OF AHASUERUS.

Lord Byron or Tom Moore or some of that
sc h lo once expressed the opinion that three or
four years of uninterrupted pleasure were more
than equal to an ordinary lifetime. According
to this principle, AhasuerIIs has lived centu-
ries, within The last four or five days. Since
my father, the PRESIDENT set out on his Dill
griInage, Ahasuerus has been in raptures. -
The most conspicuous object of everv process
sion, the cynosure of all eyes, the idol of all
hearts, and the theme ofevery tongue; by his
lofty airs and majestic mein, he has taken the
shine off Presidents, Ministers, Mayors and
Aldermen. With one voice he was pronounc-
ed the incest young gentleman, that ever ex
-hibited himself to an admring crowd Wing.
Those who have heard Ahasuerus haranguc
since the elevation of"Hy father, the Presi-
deR'," can appreciate the annexed paragraphs:
Mr.. ROBERT TYLER.-As this gentleman
is fond of notoriety, we depart from our usual
custom and beg leave to give him piece of
advice, which, although offered gratuitously,
will be of no uncomfortable value if properly
respected. Our advice then is, that for the
future he will try to remember that has Father,
and not his Fathers son is the Acting Presi-
dent of the United States.
We are induced to give this advice in con.
sequence OF the following, which we select
from hundred others of similar character.
When the President and his suite, entered
Castle Garden, Master Robert was, in advance,
and some good natured fellow proposed three
cheers for the President. Some two or three
voices RESPONDED, and instantly Mr.. Robert
took off his hat and bowed most graciously on
all eideA, somewhat IN irntationsof the Duke of
Gloucester thanking the citizens of London for
their sweet voices Then again, he said to
one of the Aldermen, I" We are very much
pleased and gratifed with our reception"
Now. we are perfectly well aware that this
is all in character with the hopeful young gen.
tleman; and yet we would advise him to be a
little less presnming in future, or we shall re-
port him to Mr.. Secretary Spencer, who has
already distinctly avowed his determination to
clip his WINGS" A work to the wise, &C.
N. Y. CoHr& Inq.
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FOREIGN NEWS.

by the ship Columbia, Liverpool papers of
the 4th and London of the 3rd inst, were
brought:
Inc excitement still continues undated in
lreiand;-O'Connell, has lately returned to
dublin from an extensive excursion through all
.ne principal places in ireland. His progress
: represented to have been like splendid tri-
umpn; and on every occasion he addressed the
Immense multitudes in the most infiammatory
STRAIN. 1t IS said that there were upwards Of
4UU.OOO persons present in Cork. The minis
Try has had all the Irish forts, castles, and bat
uements inspected, repaired and manned
Large numbers ofsoldiery have been sent over
rom England, and preparations are made for
attack or defence. It IS contemplated that the
Seneen shall shortly visit Ireland 10 trv Ne
enect Of her presence upon The loyalty of the
IRISH. Strong apprehensions are entertained
Of 9 civil war between England and Ireland.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-07-06

The Hon. A. P. Upshur, Secretary
oil the Navy, has been appointed to
preside over the Department of Stale
until Mr.. Tyler can determine upon
permanent appointInent.--We would
suppose that the Captain is somewhat
puzzled as to whom he can procure
OF sufficient distinction to place IN this
important station. The questions still
depending between this country and
the British Government will require
that he should be a man Of command
ing ability.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-07-06
TERMs REDUCED.

For the purpose of extending our sphere OF
useft lness by wider circulation ofour paper
we have determined to furnish The DEMOCRAT
&c Wing to subscribers, from the lst OF July
next until the November elections, at one doll
lar head, payable in advance or npon the re
ceipt of the first number.
We ask those ofthe Wing party, who feel an
interest in the result of the fall elections, TO
lend their assistance in procuring subscribers to
the VINO upon the terms proposed.
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DEATHOF MR.LECARU.

The Hon. Hugh s. Legare, Attorney Cen
eral and acting Secretary ofState ofthe Uni
ted States, died at Boston on the 10Th instant.
He had gone to Boston in company with the
President to attend the Bunker Hill Celebra-
ton. was taken unwel on Friday and died on
the Tuesday following. His disease was an
obstruction of the intestines.
Mr.. Legare was, we believe, a native Of
South Carolina and was for some time Attor-
ney Genera. ofthat State. During Gen. Jack.
sons administration he was Charged Affairs
at Brussels, and afterwards member of Con-
gross. Upon the resignation OF Mr.. Critten-
den he was appointed Attorney General Of the
United States.
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TO THE CITIZENS OF
LOWNDES COUNTY.

Having been solicited by several OF
my friends to become Candidate for
The Office Of Assessor ofthis County,
l consented to run, but finding that q
portion ofthe citizens being Of the oPin'
ion,that was not eligible, and others
that l am, I have declined further to
urge my claims for the reason that DO
not wish any ofthe citizens to think that
| would ask office of them when am
not legally entitled to it, though ] be-
lieve that lam eligible,and ! have had
the advice Of men that profess 10 IN
derstand the Law, and they have decld-
ed in my favor. l think that as you
have only some % or 96 candidates
that il will not be a difficult matter 70
get an Assessor.
DANIEL WILLIAMS.
Columbus July 9Th 1S43.
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A MISTAKE.

The Baltimore American, by confoanding
the Columbus Democrat with the Columbus
Democratic Wing, has made the former pa
per say things which it has never said, and
given credit for an honesty to which it has
never even aspired. We do not think the
Democrat has ever said "honest men will not
refuse TO pay their debts" Nor is there a
Democratic newspaper IN The state Of MissiS-
siPPi that IS not in .JarOr Of Regulating our
public de0kS.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-07-06

We extract the following from the Na;chez
Courier. 1t has almost determined US to
change our name, and if the aold Democrat"
had not made fuss about it, when we assum-
ed il, we believe we should dof the "Demo-
cratic" p-rt Of it and come forth as an unqual.
flied "Whig,"
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-07-06

COLUMBUS MISSISSIPPI, THURSDAY JULY 6.
FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
HEN RY CLA Y,
OF KENTUCKY.

For Governor.
GEORGE r.. CLAYTON, of Lowndes
For Secretary Of State,
LEWIS G.. GALLOWAY. (of Holmes
For Auditor u Public Accounts
LUKE LEA, (of Hinds.)
For State Treasurer,
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The Ornamental Secretary to the Chinese
Legation, John Tyler jun, has concluded not
to go on the mission, as he possibly might be
mistaken by sir Robert Peel and the friends Of
the present ministry in England, for his brother
Bon, who figured extensively at an Irish Re
peal meeting and got bis name INTO the news
papers as one Ofthe orators Of the occasion.
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The Bunker Hill celebration is represented
to have been very imposing from the subimiy
of the occasion, the presence Of the hoary-
headed veterans of The battle, the grandeur Of
the monument, the vast coLcourse ofspecta-
tors and last Tho not least, the thrilling clio
quence of Mr.. Webster John Tyler was
there how small be would have been, ifhe had
not been there in The capacity ofPrcsidant Of
the United States!
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"HIGn
.oWeobaer.,g.
"CoIua5us
to create anc,
to Mr. Clsyto
BY Fepreseaar
ceived
H'maleso
10 him from M
thai "tho noa
fusion into tho
county
AND Tie vsg
craft concludes
ton by asserting
and wo'taleGtS
cooIly"
Now as 10
loT' may oa,oa
nomination ~.
whole Wing
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proprieiydafr
that it was pos
persons Weha
elevated se1aus
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texans Of tda.
properly the com
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take Mr. CIaya
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have looked o,a.
IN That scct.orde
renee 10 th.smr
cover The a
terms, with Was
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from its locaaa
may be consl
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nation, thus s1a
sour caad.d.rs
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noble qualities
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IN society," and
unconipromIs.ng
IN the canyaa5
vii bresktogs
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the head Oh orn
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The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-07-06

CouRr ETIQuETTE.-The New York Com.
mercial gives full account of the reception OF
the President in New York, and after descri-
bing the scene at the introduction of the May
or, says:
MAfter this ceremony was concludes, the
President was introduced to several persons
near him, while MIR. Robert shook hands with
several Of his acquaintance, and in reply TO
the enquiries after his fathers health. invaria-
bly, answered4-sMY FATHER, THE PRESI-
DENT, Is pery scelI. ~
The New York Commercial learns that the
Tyler party closed the grand procession in New
York, and filed one entire cah--and there
were four persons in an Omnibus t.who are
said to be also of the Tyler party."--Bah Pat.
A profound writer on "The Age of Great
Cities" says:
aIfanything be certain, it would seem to be
that man is constituted to realize his destiny
from his associations with man, more than from
any contact with places. The great agency in
cAinng iorth his capabilities. whether Tor good
or ior evil, = that of his fellows: The pictnr-
esque. accordingly may be with the country,
put the intellectual speaking generally, must
be with the town. Agricukare may possess
Is science. and the farmer, as well as the land
owner, may not be deyuid of intelligence; but
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DANIEL WILLIAMS.
Columbus July 9Th 1s43.

MARRIED--On Tuesday the 4th day q w I,
by the Rev. l. Bardwell, Mr.. JANIS d. BELL BEL y
Miss Maria PULLEn, oil ofthe County o. %
tibheha.
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who does the best his circumstance allows.
Does well, acts nobly, angels could no mole !,
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The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21

summer by stroke cf lightning known
this fact, the said catastrophe had been
avoided. Again-,he air in chimney,
being rarilied by the hca, below, the cleo
trio fluid often enters house in this d.
reciion. Hence persons should never Sc,
themselves immedia,ly before fire place
in a dangerous storm. When the cleo
trio fluid does not enter the door or CHM
ney Of house, il usually strikes one cor
ner of the roof and passes the rafiers, tim.
bers, or side Of the building until i, enters
the earth. On this account it is unsafe
to ST! in a corner or lean ngalns, the side
of room during heavy electric disrharg-
es. 1t is also dangerous to stand before
a mirror-the quicksilver and gil. Of
which is a good conductor of lightning
indeed the presence of all metallic SUBJ
stances should be avoided on the same
principle.
The safest pace in house, as re-
CARDS lightning, is in bed. the feathers Of
which It's composed being bad conduc-
tor Of electricity. 1t is said that no per-
son has ever been struck by lightning in
this position, unless their limbs were in
contact with the frame. AS a roof of
this remark, we once saw house con-
tanning twenty-five persons, literally torn
to pieces by lightning, without injury to
any one. They were all in bed. Next
to bed. the centre of room, closed up
on the windward side, is the safest posi-
ton in which we can place ourselves.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21
OttauG, july 10. 1919.

State of Illinois, La Sale county, S.
Circui. Court, to November term, ls43
Petition for a Divorce.
M Office is hereby given, tina, Cath.
Z arine O'ilarra has filed in the
clerks Office of the circuit court of said
county her petition. praying to be divor-
ced from Patrick O'lIarra; iha, summons
has been issued in said cause. re,urnable
before the said circuit cour, on tho first
day OF the next term thereof, to be hol-
den at the court house in Ottawa, on Fri
day the 10Th day Of November next; and
it appearing by satisfactory affidavit, filed
in the office Of the clerk Of SAID court,
that the said Patrick O'IIarra is a nonres-
iden, Of said state Of Illinois; Now, un.
less you the said Patrick O'Ilarra, shall
personally be and appear before the said
circui, cour, to be holden at the time and
place aforesaid and answer The said peli-
ton, the same will be taken as confess.
cd. and the matters and things therein
prayed for will be decrced according ia
the prayer Of said Calharinc O'IIarra.
L. LELAND. Clerk.
GLOVER Il Cook. Solrs. for Pe,r.
Ottawa. July l7il,, ls43. 81