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The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-10-19

We are aalhouEed b annaauce THOMAS
SAMPSON, En-. e. q candidate iof Juiee of
Probate. Of Lowndss County a ne ensuing sl.e-
lion IN Novrmhar
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DISSOLUTION.

THE Partnership heretofore existing be-
L tween the undersigned under the style
and firm Of CockeTel g. McCryndle, vas on
seventh instant dissolved BY mutual consent.
MARK r. COCKRELI.
A. M. MeCRYNDLE.
Sep. %. le43. CIV.
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sfOO REWARD.

THOR Cotton weighing for salelow
AT KEELER'3 Cheap casl store.
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A BOND PAYER

P. S. Mr.. Bouchelle, made a beau.
tiful and interesting speech on Tues
day evening 10 the citizens Of this place
in which be handled reputation and
regulators as they well deserve to be
handled, be was much applauded.
A BoNp PAYER.
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-11
A STORM AZ PHILADELPHIA.

The city of Philadelphia VISITED on Saturday
evening last, between seven and eight o'clock with
the most violent and destructive Storm accompanied
by heavy ram, that has occurred in that vicinity for
many years.
Early on Saturday morning it commenced raining
copously, and continued with ntermIiting showers
during the day. About seven O'Clock, dark clouds
were observed hanging low over the CITY, and the wind
gradually rising to gale, the rain poured down in
torrents accompanied by almost momentary flashes oil
lightning and the most terrific thunder For nearly an
hour, The storm ragged with the greatest violence and
the streets were literally flooded with water.
During the progre of the storm, (says the Penn
sylvanian of MnndayO dreadful tornado passed
over Darby, dong much injury, and thence up the
Schuylk taking IN iis the Northwestern
part oil the city, and causing fearful destruction
Trees uproo,ed in lis course, buildings unroofed
and many unfinished ones torn down, board yards
and fences swept away, vessels dlsmasted, and many
lives lost.
IN the vicinity of the Gas Works on the Schuylk
The destruction of property has been very great much
of the roof Of the Gas House has been torn entirely
off, and the remainder rolled up Ike scroll Several
buildings in the vicinity level with the ground
Many of The vessels in the Schuylkill driven
ans the bridge BY the violence of the gale several
were d,smasted, and number were sunk. The bridge
somewhat injured
The Shipping has not been materially injured, bu,
the loss OF property has been immense. In many
streets the merchants and others great losses
and vast amount Of goods and groceries entire
y destroyed by The filing of the cellars in which they
were slowed.
AT Darby, the old stone bridge was swept away and
two young who it at the time we're
drowned. A dwelling, containing family of woman
and four children also swept away. None Of The
inmates were saved The damage 10 private pro
perry in the neghborhood of Darby, Ridley and
Chester creek, has been immense, and attended with
loss Of life.
Several of the small bridges between Philadelphia
and Wilmington have been partially injured by the
storm and that al Chester entirely carried away
The road itself has escaped without material injury,
and scarcely any damage has been done below Will
ming.on
consequence of the damage TO the bridges, the pas
spngers coming South, had to take the steamboat on
Sunday for Wilmington, from whence they con-
viewed to Baltimore in the cars-and hence the failure
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NORTH CAROLINA ELECTIONS.

Sufficient returns have come in to ascertain nearly
the results of the election Thursday, the 80 INST
The only doubt which seems TO prevail over any DISTRICT
is over the 3d. where Mitchell (W) and Red (Dem')
were the con,esiing candidates The Raleigh Regis
ter of the Ssh (Whg) says Postscript, "We learn
by traveller that D. M. Barrlnger (Whlg) Is GER
tany elected in the Rowan District over Crage, (D)
and that Mitchell believed, without doubt to have
beaten Reid If this be so, have certainly carried
FIVE out of the niue DISTRICTS if no more. But there is
another rumor, that Reid has succeeded This third
District therefore, the turning point OF the election;
and, accordingly, the balance may turn there the
Democrats the Wings may have five TO four in the
whole Congressional representation.
let DstrIct-no returns-but Messrs. Graham and
Chngham, both Wings, the candidates.
end Observation-Disclosures, [Whg,) said 10 be elected
The Salisbury Watchman thinks, By from 10 oOO
majority.
3rd District Not positively ascerlained
4lh District Deberry and Mendenhall, (WhigsO
cand'dales-the Turner supposed to be elected.
9th, Tor Raeigh) D,s,rc;-R NJ Saunders, (De-
mocrat,) elected over Henry w. Miller, (WhIg0 BY
l23 majority. This majority was less than was ex
Pected. Van Buren, majority, in le4O, was 745
9th Dlstrict-No doubt of tbe election OF General
Mckay, decided Democrat)
7lh, Tor warrenton) D,strrct-General Daniel, DE
mocrai,) has beat Nash, (Whig) by l59 majority :
Smaller, uis,, than expected. The Van Buren,
majority was about $50.
o,h, Tor the Edgecombe) Dstrict.-lt ia believed
that the stalwart Sanly, (Whg,) is defeated oy Ar
r'ngton, (Democra,) The following returns are al
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-11
AN AGREEABLE EXCURSION.

We, 1.-The Senior Editor os this paper,) have been
playing truant during two days Of the present week On
Monday morning, took the Northern Cars, IN com.
pany with the President of The Fredericksburg and
Potomac Rail Road Company, (,loncure Robinson,
Esq and three of the Directors, (Messrs Boser with
his two sons Mills and g. W. MHnford)-and Nlpsss.
James Brown, (2nd Auditory F. Nj. Lawson, Urea
surer of the Slale Colonel Crozet, Qate Ensineer)-
the Treasurer Of the Company, (Mr. Z. w Mac
murdo)-Messrs. John Robinson, Eus,uce Perd'car's
of Greece, Jour accomplished Consul at Athens-and
last bat not least agreeable and interesting coiem
porary MIR Cowardn OF the r Compiler. We returned
Richmond on Tuesday evening" after one OF the most
pleasant and recherche excursions We have ever taken
We went 10 examine the Rail Road from this City, TO
Aqua Creek-and particularly the last link, which
extends from Fredericksburg to the Creek-and to ter
inmate the whole, with fishing and Grabbing froic on
the waters of the Potomac 1t easy in the short
compass TO which we are this morning conhned TO e1
patlate upon the Improvements we saw the beauties
Of scenery which witnessed on the Potomac, and
the many good things we enjoyed on our route.
Tue 81. ist Link" is admirably conlrived, as well as
substantially and economically executed. The accom-
plshed Engineer Of the Company, who is ills
President seems to have exered all his ingenuity in
II. construction II might defy the sarlcal pen
of Dickens himself 10 find any fault in this subeutu.
ted Railroad We have seen more difficulties
surmounted than presented by this hlly region
higher emban kmens thrown up, deeper cuttings made
greater impedmens overcome, ny winding the road
around the base hills the localities OF the ground
ha ppiIy improved The road is l3 miles from Freder
ick sburg 10 the Creek. They have thrown subslan
tia and excellent bridge across the Rappahannock at
Fredericksburg. The summit level from the Kappa
hammock to the Potomac rivers, and the highest point
between Washington and Richmond is about, 4 miles
from Fredericksburg From this summit the road run:
upon a high ridge, rising at about the rate Of Al
feet to the mile, until II arrives at Deep Ron
At this point there is very extensive rsvine, IN
many places very wide and deep but fortunately Ma
ture has thrown forward high and projecting point on
one side and on lhe other similar projection The
Engineer has adroilly avaled himself OF this approx
lmaton, and thrown the abyss, about % fee
deep to the Run, bridge OF about 200 feel span
On passing this bridge, The road descenas lor some
distance, at the rate of about forty feet TO the mile
You reach the mouth Of Aqua Creek, where not onl,
the Creek ITSELF but the spacious Potomac, bursts upor
your view. You pass the low grounds, on which TIT
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pIrcITI,.c AYR c.Sr

novel case, which exced great interest, occurred
in Princeton, on Tuesday last. negro man named
jim, who has resided several years in this place, was
arrested on Friday fugitive slave, and having de
manded trial by jury, the set down for hear
ing Tuesday, before Judge Lowrey. The counsel
for the claimant were John F. Hageman of Princeton,
and Teackle Wallis of Baltimore; for the alleged
fugitive VIM. c. Alexander of Princeton and Edward
Armstrong of Philadelphia On the cause being moved
DUPLICATION made to the Judge quash the We
nre, the ground that the law of the State of New
Jersey, under which it issued, Unconstitutional
and VOID, being in conflict with the Constitution and
laws of the u S. relative to slaves, and the ground
that the exclusive legislation regard these matte rs
belongs 10 Congress. THIS motion argued by
Nlessrs. Hagemnn and Wallis in favor and Mr.. Alex
ander the other side. After prorncted argume t.
the Judge refused to quas, and panel being returned
the trial Of the claim came
Several witnesses were examined in support of the
clam. No evidence offered the part of the de
fence. The cause summed up by Mr.. Armstrong
for the Defence and Mr.. Hageman for the claimant,
and the jury after being out for short time, returned
with verdict in favor OF the claimant.
The principle, that all State legislation in reference
to the capture of fugitive slaves is unconstitutional
has been distinctly la,d down by the Supreme Court OF
the United States, in the of Prog rs the Com
wealth of Pennsylvania which IS reported in the
10th volume of Peters Reports The opinion of the
Court was pronouncedby Mr.. Justice Story.
Princeton Whig Of Friday
According to the verdict Of the jury the negro was
delivered to his master After being ironed and
placed in a Wagon, he succeeded in Jumping out and
making his escape. This caused fracas. which was
finally settled by lady, who advanced 500 to buy
the negos freedom, other citizens of Princeton agree
ing /" pay the master the balance Of his demand which
was about $500 The negro agreed TO serve the lady
five years, the rate of 500 year. in consideration
OF the $500 she advanced for HIM.
The Baltimore counsel for the claimant publishes this
Gard in The Princeton Wing
CARD The undersigned begs leave to return
his thanks to the authorities of Princeton for their
dial cooperation IN protecting the rights of those int.
rested in the recovery of the fugitive slave James Col
Inns. He desires also respectfully to acknowledge the
kindness of those of the citizens students whose
prompt interpositon the night of Tuesday last SO
efficiently sustained the supremacy OF the laws.
August ), lS43. S. TEACKLE WALLIS.
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JULY %, lCfo'
Gentlemen: Yours of the Bird instant, inviting me
to partake of dinner 10 be given by the citizens oil
Madison to The Hon. William Smith, at Rnpd Ann,
the 2oth instant, received eight ten days
since.
regret very much that it will not be in my power 10
accept your invitation, il would afford me high
qualification 10 par,ake of your hospitality md enjoy
the festivities Of the occasion.
The long tried and faithful services of your disn
guished fellow-ctzen, and late Representative in The
Congress of the u s., emnen,ly enttle him TO this
evidence Of your gratitude and esteem.
beg you to accept the following sentiment; and re-
ce;ve the assurance of my grateful acknowledgment
for your kind invitation, and for the very 1at'erlng
mann in which it was conveyed.
With sincere regard, | am your obedent servant,
JOHN II LEE
The Citizens Of Madison Eminen,!y distinguished
for all the virtues which adoIn intelligent temperate
and Republican people.
To Messrs. Thomas J. Humphreys, Hiram Carvel
and others, Committee.
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THE New York Express is polite enough ~ I" ii
"Mr. Richie treated slr. Noah with o. zone. b
ness, which he, probably, could mol nav m,..a
known at the time who sent hIm on ~ .okoe.
We should have treated him with eqoa,, ,,..,e4
been more full and explicit, TO boot.
friends of Mr. Tyler in the same styie'
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Arlington.

Majority for Arlington, SO far Holland Wing
counties to be heard from. The Raleigh Register
thinks it probable, that Stanly is defeated. "Charge
Staay, charge has for this time lost its battle
charm.
OH D.-Keuneth Rsyner, Wing, elected, by a
cratic opponent.
Upon the whole, as the signs stand, we feel bound
TO state, TO our Democratic friends in the old North
State, that they must put forth all their zeal, and
unite their RANKS By indissoluble harmony-or they
may be routed in 1e44-and this noble State assigned
over to Henry Clay and his Federal myrmdons =
Will they consent to this disastrous al!otment' No
Will they strike their coors No. Perish the thought
If they have the souls of men, and the wisdom Of
statesmen.
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The Grip graphing the Jadiciary.-The las, Lewis
burg Wing states that the Grip had appeared ia tina,
village and being respecter of persons, had
ded the Bench of The Court of Appeals. Judges
S'onard aud Allen being seized by it and unable to
attend TO their duties, the court suspended for two
or more days
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LoYDs S, ESSEX Co July IS, Io43
To Messrs. Thomas J. Humphreys, H. Carver, VIM.
II Nichols, J. A. Early, B G. Whart, and a. Il.
BIakey:
Gentlemen have received your kind invitation
TO the dinner, which you propose to give Mr. Smith
in Madison, the 25th of this month"; and regFet
that other and indispensable engagements will pre-
vent me from meeting you upon that occasion AN
occasion in which my interest would De the deeper,
with you cordially in your just apPreci.
alton of the services OF your late able and faithful
Representative in the Congress of the U. 5.
With grateful regards for the honors you have done
me, am, Your obedient servant,
R. Nj. T. HUNTER.
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wopd not be unfelt in the wide arena OF the Natona
Ths ,as, lime saw Mr. Smith in public, was IN the
Hall of III. House of Representatives, Inc last "e
s, him N The social circle, It was al table, IN company
with John &. Calhoun Aiio" ni', seu'e''e"' "
YOU the following sentiment 80
YIN Smith oil Cupeppr: The sound exponent a"o
advocate of Democratic principles: may ne
respne his place the councils OF the nntion aho vi"
noaa, RIM agan in the socia circle, may IL be IN .'e
Presidential mansion at " ash'hs'oh' WIN '
houn at The head of the table. 49,,
Accent gentlemen, for yourselves ana i"r 'hose
whon Won represent, the assurances oil my most us
tinguishcd regard ,,,
WASHINGTON GREENHOW.
TT I Humphreys, Esq, and others OF Committee
CHARLoTTEsyILLE, July ., 1915.
Gen,lemen-Your favor post marked the am inst
h, h, ms, received 1t will afford me very h'sh
d - y s.,isCnction to avail myself OF your very
k;nd md cordial vaton TO be present at d'nner 10
ha -, N Hon VIM Smith, on the 25ih INST II CIR
cnns.apces over which have no control, snou'o o'
nreven, NV doing While Il is Impossible TOT me 10
saw That will be with you, yet can say that nothing
h, h ,ost overriding necessity shall induce me 10
don. myself That pleusure-a pleasure that wonlo
,r;se fam tha double consideration that should Dc
enabled TO testify my respect and admlratioh ior oe
Of V,rrnias most talented and chlvalrous sons unu'
n mo same time cultivate the acquaintance, to some
extent at least of people who were, IN every respect
ca ,Yeu worthy Of such Representative.
send youa sentiment which, in the event o M, my
not being able be present, beg you TO offer 10 the
company in my name, VIZ:
The People of Madison: Honest, intelligent and
;ndeoendent ''ran shine they are always ready 10
discharge their duty to the Constitution and Liberties
Of The Country With the highest respect,
" -" W obi servant. SHELTON F. LEAKE.
To slessrs. T. J. Humphreys, H. Carver and Others
Committee. = ,o,o
Gentlemen Yours OF The Sd July, postmarked the
lotb, was received yesterday regret that prior en-
qasenlents will prevent my being with you on the
25th 1t would afford great pleasure, upon all nj
occasions, to unite in paying tribute Of respect to
your late able Representative, distinguished fellow
citizen, the Hon. VIM Smith. No man in The Com
monweallh has done to sustain and enforce the
political opinions of the people of Madison than inns
gentleman and it is, there FORE proper they should IN
turn make him a suitable acknowledgment
beg of you to offer in my name this sentiment
The People of Madison County: Thoroughly i'm.
bued with the Republican spirit, they will stand by
their principles any aspect of affairs
G. B SAMUELS.
To Messrs Blakey and others, Committee.
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RICHMOND, July II, lo43
Gentlemen Your polite invitation on behalf OF the
citizens of Madison par,ake of dinner to be given
TO honorable William Smith, your late able and worthy
Representative in Congress- has been duly received
Having throughout long acquaintance maintained the
kndliest intercourse with that gentleman having, too
from my position been enabled observe his hde
~ and usefulness public man, 1t would afford me
sincere qualification could unite in person in the ties.
timon'a of esteem and confidence you propose extend
ing to him. Such qualification, however is denied me
by circumstances which would be of place intro
duced here. But whilst this is the case permit me, in
some measure, to substitute my personal agency by the
following expression of my opinion and wishes:
The Hon. William Smith: The faithful and talent
ed servant of the People: May he soon be restored to
the station he recently filled, and again would fill, with
honor to himself and benefit to his country.
Accept gentle men, for yourselves and for those whom
you represent the of very sincere respect
7. V DANIEL
To Messrs Thos J. Humphreys, Joseph A. Early
and others, Committee, &c.
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To Messrs Blakey and others, Committee
list HILL, Rapp'k County, !

1Jrd July, Ic4o.
Gentlemen: Your letter Of the Sd July, lnv''lne
me- on behalf of the citizens of Madison county, to be
nresent al a public dinner, 10 be given to the Hon
VIM Smith, at Rapid Ann, on the 2oth inst has been
received
1t was my intention, until this morning, to be with
you upon that occasion but slight no'spos'tion' W
conjunction with other causes beyond my CONTROL WIN
prevent it. beg You, however, 10 be assured, that
nothing would give me greater pleasure than 10 b.
present, and TO unite with you, and those whom you
represent the proposed testimonial of respect Tor hr
personal and political character Of MIR. Smith man
whom few, if any, have stronger claims upon the De-
mocracy of the State.
With high estimation of the honor yon have done
me, am, with great respect, your obi servant,
LAWSON EASTMAN.
To Messrs Thos. J. Humphreys, Hiram Carver
and Others Committee.
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of The mail from The North which ought 10 have reach
ed here Monday evening.
| The s,nrm extended az far as New York, Qhe most
distant polnt from which we have inlellgence,) and
The wind continued 10 blow all night with much
violence as TO excite much apprehension for the ship.
ping on the coast.--Nat. Int
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FAuQuIER, July 1T, Io43
To Messrs. Thomas J. Humphreys, Hiram Carver,
VIM. Fl Nichols, Joseph A. Early, Benz 6. VII.
hart, and A. r Biakey:
Gentlemen Your letter, inviting me TO public din
ner, TO be given to the Hon VIM Smith on the 18th
inst. RAPID Ann Meeting House, Madison county,
has been received.
am deeply Impressed with the honor you have done
me, and regret my engagements such that cannot
be present To Join you in IGNORING Mr. Smith. | re-
gard him one of our champions OF Democracy, who
ought te in the councils of the Federal Govern ment
a nd when there shall be a vacancy in the Senate OF
the U. S, and there should be at least now,
would like 10 see him member of that body.
subjoin sentiment:
Madison County True to Democratic principles
rain sunshine.
Very respectfully your obedent servant,
CHAS HUNTON.
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HARRIsoNnuRG, July 13, lo43
Gentlempn | regret that numerous engagements
deny the pleasure of an acceptance OF your inva'on
to dine with you on the 25lh The distinguished abl-
ties and the important services of Mr. Smith, justly
enlirle him to this mark OF the respect and confidence of
the sterling Democracy of Madison county AT all
times, and under all noes, we see in him an
Incorporating devotion to the cherished principles
Of the Democratic party of the Union. When others,
in whom that party reposed unlimited confidence, font
ed and fell by the wayside, your late distinguished Re-
preventative gave full evidence 10 the world that he was
a thorough Democrat-lhe same in sunshine and in
storm-in prosperity and adversely The Old Dominion
has truer and worthier son and trust the day IS
not distant when he will be restored TO the national
councils, by an election 10 the Senate of the United
States. With great respect, your ohed'ent servant,
JOHN LETCHER.
To Messrs. A. r. BIakey and others, Committee.
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FLOOD IN NORTH CARoLIsA.-We learn from the
Raleigh Register that great flood has just occurred in
North Carolina Thursday and Friday such nns fell
as were never before by the "oldest nhatl,ants
The Register says: alt is feared immense destruction
has been done 10 the crops on the low lands -
Bridges fences mills and mill dams have been washed
away in every direction. Six serious breaches ha We
been made in the Railroad between this CITY and For
estville, distance OF Is miles, of which about
100 feet long, and the embankment so feet high. |,
will probably require from 81 200 10 81 800 TO repair
the damage Arrangements have been made for The
transportation of the mail and passengers, SO that nc
interruption will take place to the travel"
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PETERSBURG, July 90, lS43.
gentlemen: have delayed answering your kind
letter OF the sd instant, until this moment, with the
hope that might be able TO accept your invitation
now hnd thar other duties will not allow me this
pleasure.
The gentleman, in whose honor you about to give
public dinner is one of whose public course | have
been for years an attentive personal observer In the
Senate of Virginia. have seen him year after year
contending with the violent and factous leaders
of the Wing party have him the mark of the
most ruthless and unsparlns assaults of the Wing press
] have seen HIM quail always ready TO Justify h,s
own course always prepared to defend
Democracy, each attack gave another defeat
TO the enemy, and added another laurel to his brow
When removed to brighter sphere of usefulness he ac
CURED in the short time he was allowed his pos,
ton large share Of the confidence Of his fellow mem
bers and had already given evidence that those abilities
which were eminent on more contracted theatre