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sWELLs OF AHAsUERUs.

Lord Byron or Tom Moore or some of that
sch ,ol once expressed the opinion that three or
four wears Of uninterrupted pleasure were more
than equal to an ordinary lifetime According
10 this principle, Ahasuerus has lived centu-
ries. within the last four or five days Since
uNg father, he PresideHi," set out on his Pill.
grimage, Ahasuerus has been in raptues. -
The most conspicuous object Of every process
sion, the cynosure of all eyes, the idol Of all
hearts, and the theme OF every tongue; BY bis
lofty airs and majestic mein, he has taken the
shine off Presidents, Ministers, Mayors and
Aldermen. With one voice he was pronOunc-
ed the nicesl young gentleman, that ever ex
.hibited himselfto an admiring crowd Wing.
Those who have heard Ahasuerus haranguc
since the elevation ofaMy father, The Presi-
dsnt" can appreciate the annexed paragraphs
Mn. RoBERr TYLER-As this gentleman
{ 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 inconsidera5e value i properly
respected. Our advice then IS, that for the
future he will Try to remember that his Father,
and not bis Fathers son Is The Acting Presi-
dent Of fhe United States.
We are induced % give TINS adNlce IN con-
sequence OF the following, which we select
from a hundred others Of a similar character.
When the President and bis suite, entered
Castle Garden, Master Robert was in advance,
and some good nstured fellow proposed three
cheers for ne President. Some two or three
voices RESPONDED, and instantly Mr.. Robert
took off bis bat and bowed most graciously on
all eides, somewhat IN imitatiou'Of the Duke oil
Gloucester thanking the citizens ofLondon for
their sweet voices Then again, he said to
one Of the Aldermen, 81 We are very much
pleased and gratiied 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 pTesuming in future, or we shall re-
port him to Mr.. Secretary Spencer, who has
already distinctly avowed bis determination "a
clip bic wings.' A work to the wise, Sc
IN Y. C0ur& ING.
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GOVERNOR HAMILTON--REPU
DIATION.

In our account Of the celebration ofour Ma.
tianal Anniversary at this place, We furnish he
address which Governor Hamilton made IN re
turn for The sentiment which was drunk IN CON,
plimeni to him. The principal portion Of the
speech is in relation 10 The subject Of RcPudia-
ton. and we commend it 10 the attention 0fou
readers.
Governor lIamilton's extensive acquaintance
with public sentiment, not only in this country
bat "a Europe, bis high distinction, and bis pro-
found ability as a statesman, render whatever he
may say on this subject, worthy Of the serious
consideration Of those, who have done SO much
towards inaieling deep and Asune injury
up1n their State, by the eountcnanoo and sup
port, which they have given to the shameful doc
trine Of Reputation. The yes Of the civilized
world arc upon Us, viewing with intense anxi,
ETY. the result ofthisatlempt Of a people, through
the action Of their Government, to pcrpetrato
robbery by wholesale, in utter disregard oflhe
universal denuneiation Of ever enlightened
nation on The Globe.-Can party feeling so Dc,
Jude men as 10 render them blind to the most OBJ
vious principles Of common honesty Can
numbers give sanction to crime or divtsl dishon-
osiy Of its ignominyl Can a multitude with
impunity throw around themselves mantle
which with an individual would stick to him
like the shin ofNessus, exeorialing him to the
very vitals Are the principles Of honor and
morality to be deemed obligatory upon individ-
uals, but inoPerae upon commumliesl Is the
successful evasion Of an honest debt to be pun,
ished with disgrace in one, whilst il is hailed
as a virtue in thousands? Ale the rules Of arilh.
metic to B.. brought in the consideration ofmor-
al obligations These arc questions which are
intimately involved in the al absorbing subject
which is now ugitating the different parties oil
this State. When tLey are deliberately coL-
sidered when political connection and party
success shah be allowed to have less influence
in their determination, and when men shall al
low themselves 10 act more from the dictates oil
their own conscience and be less under the con
troll Of unprineipled political managers, than IN.
fortunately is now the case, we feel assured thai
they will be settled to the HONOR AND BEsr INTER.
EsTs OF MissrssifH
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vaie business, Gentlemen, could say moth.
ing N disparagemenf Of he claims Of Mr.. Clay,
without unnng counter % The sentiments /
cherish Of bis exalted genius and patriotism,
however much | may differ with him, al least
on one great public question which divides our
country. / could say nothing 70 he prejudice
ofMr. Van Buren,, without recollecting sense
! entertain OF bis uniform friendship and kind
ness to me, or lhe just estimate J have long
since formed Of bis acknowledged abilities.
Nor can Il be expected Of me as the friend
and fellow sountryman Of John c. Calhoun,
that should say aughi against bin. No, gen
ilemen, have stood By him, and with BIN 10
many dark hourl have seen him in everypllase
which the broad glare Of his genius could fling
on llil pIblc, and the serene tinis Of his private
virtues, could cast on bis private chaaGteL
have differed with him on a mere ques-
ton Of finance, perhaps 10 either way Of doubt
ful experience. But It has been with pro
found confidence both 10 bis patriotism and
abiliiy;-an ability, exhanstless, penetrating.
comprehensive and acute, which has ma,ured
and elucidaied every public question It has
touched. | am sure, gentlemen, as South
Carolinian you viii forgive these express ons
Of a pardonabe State pride; for although have
/ become a citizen Of Alabama, / cannot forget
that South Carolina was The kind ard indul.
gent mother Of Us both, and that she has
never nouushod at her bosom son more
! worthy both Of her pride and affection than
him, or one more grateiu! 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 bis aocount;--a man who
had grown upon her confidence and esteem,
whom she had sent to her national counsels
equipped frem her armoy with a genius, the
sBlendor Of which found It's equivalent only N
the copiousness and elegance with which II
was accomplished by every species Of knowl.
odge, and guided by every sentiment Of pr.
vate honor and public worth. Thrice honoret
and thrice regretted be bis name! Yes, long
will sho mourn that the genius Of Mr.. LegarC
is extinct forever. Butt is time that should
trespass no longer On your patience.
have, gentlemen, a large stake in the pros.
perity Of your State.--Profession Of Patriot
ism, like professions Of bravery among men
and chastity among women, should be sparng
" made. Such declarations are more honoret
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 Lane
which hold in this State for my copaEtneu
and myself as a sacrifice at the shrine Of YOU
public faith, my friends and myself viii rejoice
for such an object in any burden they may
impose. will therefore, give you, gentlemen
The Sia,e Of Mississippi. Great in he
resources, and in the liberality and public sp
rit Of her people, she viii pay every arlhng o
{ interest and principal which she owes, Al
SURE as THERE Is COB IN HEAVEN.
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THE RRAN-DANCE.

We regret that time will not permit Us 70
give full account ofthe festivities Of thu eve
ming Of the fourth ofJnly ls43 The exhibi-
ton Of the fire works, and the novelty ofthe
Bran-dunce, afforded something quite new and
interesting 10 many Of cur citizens. Every
thing was SO well arranged by the gentlemen,
who contributed 10 the amusements Of the eve
ming, and conducted with go much good order
and docorum, that even the most Gstidious, who
visited tn c grove must have be3n highly graft.
fed. There was a simplicity and novelty in this
rural dance, which forcbly Iemudcd Us of dis
criptions we have read Of the dance in "meTy
England when "LaGdie and Lassie" unfot-
tered BY The arts and restraints Ofmodern ETC.
quotto, engaged ia their innocent onioymeuis 10
the "grecn, green woods."-The beautiful grove
on the banks of the river was splendidly lIu.
minated; and rendered doubly inviting to cur
citizens, by the music, and the exhibition Of
the fire works. The ground was well prepared
for. those, who chose to enjoy delightful prone
made, and we witnessed many Of our friends
doing Justice to themselves BY THEN deyotions Ia
the ladies'. How many dropping hearts were
cheercd and lifted up, by rndeaIiug sentiments
and tender sympathies How many sorrowlul
eounteEances were frightened, by smiling lips
and hope inspiring eyes, we do net pretend 10
say The centre of the grove was appropriate
y 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 suppIy Of lemonade and ice
cram But be ut distinctly understood there were
no ardent spirits exhibited, except in the deyo-
lions ofthe lovers and the loved-so if any be-
came intoxicated, during the evening, instead oil
sustaining an INJURY, we trust, the effect viii be
to give additional purity and elevation to the
soul
Now although NC have been for years a mar
ried man, "a position, supposed by the uninniti'
aied, little calculated to nourish romantic feel
ings),-and although our heart has been oflate
somewhat hardened and roughened up by polil,
cal conflict, we must confess, the current ofoul
better nature obtained the aseendenoy Ia 1 eve
ningi once the perturbed and bitter waters o
politics we're dried up.-The verdant grove, re-
freshcd blythe mild breeze ofheaven, the bFigh
lights, importing new beauties to all oround,-
the music, giving Joy to the melancholy hear,
and life and gaIty to the weary and heavy laden
afforded a scene so pleasing, so rich and snchan
ting, that al the cares and troubles ofthe worl'
we're vanished, and the heart reve!led and luxu
rated, without painful thought Of the presen
or disturbing fear Of the future And as tb
Garden Of Eden, fresh from the hand Of il
Great Creator, was perfected BY the smile o
woman,--so was our happiness rendered NOR
enrupturing, ind Heaven-like, BY the .joyfu
presence Of this best, purest, holiosi gin Of Co
| 10 man
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IN such connexions, tho science and i4Iel.i-
oenoe. In comnl0a with the n0lTistm.ni q itl
soiL must be derived 10 the man, from De aa-
9ies prosecuted IN ciiies and from tie u,aih
realized IN The traffic of cities II pasiuraga
is followed By tillage, and Il ullage is made 70
pariake Of The nature Of study and a science,
these signs Of Improvement arc peculiar 70
lands in which cities make their appearance,
and they bsc01ss p qgressire only as ciiies Be-
cals 0pulenf and poNerfal."
How true this is IN regard 10 agriculture IN the
neghborhood ofihe great city Of London, con.
tanning upward Of two millions Of inhabitants
Jet any ono who has VISITED inform our readers
The most able. and BY far the greatest number
ofihe agricultural periodicals in Great Britain
are published 10 London.-AmericaH Agri
cuiluYtsf.
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EnREIGNNEWs.

By the ship Columbia, Liverpool papers Of
the 4th and London Of the 3rd inst, were
brought:
The excitement still continues undated IN
lreland;-O'Connel, has lately returned to
Dublin from an extensive excursion through all
the principal places in Ireland. His progress
is represented to have been Ike a splendid tri-
umph; and on every occasion he addressed the
immense multitudea in the most inhammatory
strain. Il is said that there were upwards Of
100000 persons present in Cork. The minis
try has had all the Irish forts, castles, and bat
Elements inspected, repaired and Manned
Large numbers ofsOldiery have been sent over
from England, and preparations are made iol
attack or defence. It's contemplated that the
Queen shall shortly visit ireland to try the
effect Of her presence upon the loyalty Of lhs
Irish. Strong apprehensions arc entertained
Of civil war between England and Ireland.
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1OLUMBUS MISSISSIPPI, THURSDAY JULY 6,
TERMS REDUCED.

For the purpose Of extending our sphere Of
useftlness By a wider circulation ofOur paper,
we have delermnsd TO furnish THE DEmoJRAT-
&c WING to subscribers, from the lst Of July
next until the November elections, at one dol
lar head, payable in advance or upon the re
ceipt Of the first number.
We ask those ofthe Wing Pasty, who feel an
interest 10 tho result Of the fall elections, 10
lend their assistance in procuring subscribers to
the VINO upon the terms proposed.
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The Hon. A. P. Upshur, Secretary
Of the Navy, has been appointed to
preside over the Department Of Stale
until Mr.. Tyler can determine upon
a permanent appoinulent.--We would
suppose that the Captain is somewhat
puzzled as 10 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.
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Results ofthe Whig STATE COaUeniion.--So
FAR as we have been able t0ascertaIn the sen
tments Of the Wing party ofths section ofthe
State, we are happy to be able to express our
undoubted belief that the nominees Of sad
Convention win receive their warm and enthu-
siastio support. Never, was there more unity
and actiun--more self-sacrifoing and devoted
patriotism displayed "a any one occasion. II
seems to be-all for the cause, and nothing Tor
personal aggrandlzement. Unlike the locofoco
Convention, ours assembled for the good OF he
people, without besiowing nominations OF the
few hungry blood suckers and loalers that M
fest our seat Of Government We solennly
declare and pledge ourself to advocate and SIP
port the claims oflhe nominees, with our zee
bic strength and ability. Although not per-
sonally acquainted with them all, We have sacA
an abiding confidence in the honesty and MEG.
riiy Of our party, as 10 know that they Wonaa
not thrust a GRAvEs upon us. We have no
collar dogs in our ranks, consequently TIE peo-
pie cannot be duped and hoaxed WIN Paity
thieves and pck-poCkets.--S o'iias'H f'a''''f'
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TO THE CITIZENS OF
LOWNnEs 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 opiu'
on,ihat | was not eligible, and Others
that am, | have declined further to
urge my claims for the reason that | dc
not wish any ofthe citizens to think tia
] would ask Office Of them when l 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 decid
ed in my favor. | think that as yor
have only some % or &C candidates
that il will not be a difficult matter Il
get an ASSESSOR.
DANIEL WILLIAMS.
Columbus July 9th 1s43.
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A MISTAKE

The Baltimore American, by conioanding
the Columbus Democrat with the Columbus
Democratic Wing, has made the former pa
per say things which it has never said, and
given a credit for an honesty to which it has
never even aspred. We do not think the
Democrat has ever said "honest men will not
refuse TO pay their debts" Nor IS there a
Democratic newspaper N the stale Of Missis-
sippi thai is not IA faror Of RspudiatiHg our
public de0ls.
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CouKr ErIouErTE.-The New York Com
gnercial gives full account Of the reception Of
the President in New York, and after DESERT
bling the scene at theintroduction Of the May
or, says:
aAiter this ceremony was eoncludef, the
President was introduced TO several persons
near him, while Mr.. Robert shook hands with
several Of his acquaintancess and in reply to
the enquiries after his fathers health invara-
by answeredA-sMY FATHER, THE PRESI-
DENT, Is uery i0sH' ~
The New York Commercial learns that the
Tyler party closed the grand procession IN New
York, and filed one eniire cab--and there
were four persons in an onn ibus swho are
ssid 10 be also Of the Tyler party. "--Bah Pat.
A profound writer on sThe Age Of Great
Clliess" says:
alfanylhing be certain, i would seem to be
that man Is constituted 70 realize bis destiny
Hom his associations with man, more thantron
any contact with places. The great agency IN
ealing birth bis capabilities, whether Tor good
or tor evil, 4 that Of bis fellows. The piclur-
esque, accordingly, may be with the country,
sai u.e Intellectual speaking generally must
Dc WIN the town. Agriculture may possess
rs science, and the farmer, as vel as the land
owner nay not DO devoid Of intelligence but
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Colambus JuIy sd ls43.

MARRIED-On Tuesday the an day Of July
By the Rev. l. Bardwoll, Mr.. JAMES NJ BIT 70
Miss Martha PULLER, al ofthc County 81 ok>
tibbeha.
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The editor OF the PontotOc Tribune, a
Democratic paper entertains a very differed:
opinion Of the strength Of the wing nonina-
tons, from the Columbus Democrat 1t is thus
that be speaks Of Mr. Clayton, and two other
Of the nominees:
aChyton is an intelligent, easy, gentleman
like, amiable man, who has not perhaps per-
sonal enemy in the world. The wings could
not have taken up a stronger man. Galloway
is a clever, good fellow, and as we hear, has
made a good officer, and will be hard to beat
II Fail should DO his opponent, hrs fall will be
like the fall Of Luciier. The next Convention,
however, win hardly fall into such a mistake
as to re- nominate him. Mr.. Lea we learn was
formerly Secretary Of State Of Tennesse and
made an excellent officer. He is said TO be a
llan Of unimpeachablo moral character. He
has lost leg. and as we know from ocular de-
monstration that one legged men can run twice
as fast those who have two, in race where
the people arc the judges, we conclude that
ST. Luke viii run ST. Matthew 10 the gTth.
and may lead him snake or two VIC shall
usce sights" by the ides Of November
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aWho docs The best his circumstance allows,
Does well, acts MOLLY, angels could no mole ?
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DEATH OF M. LEGARE.

The Hon. Hugh S. Legare, Attorney Cen
eral and acting Secretary ofState ofthe Uni
ted States, died at Boston on the Doth instant
He had gone to Boston in company with the
President to attend the Bunker Hill Celebra-
ton. was taken unwell on Friday and died on
tho Tuesday following. His disease was an
obstruction Of the intestines.
Mr.. Legaro was, we believe, native Of
South Carolina and was for some time Attor-
ney Genera, ofthat State. during Gen. Jack.
sons administration be was Charged Affairs
at Brussels, and afterwards a member of Con.
gross. Upon the resignation OF Mr. Critten-
den be was appointed Attorney General ofthe
United States.
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We extract the following from the Na,ehez
Courier. II has almost determined US to
change our name, and If the sold Democrat"
bad not made fuss about It, when we assum-
ed il, we believe we should dof the Demo
cratic" p-rt Of il and come forth as an unqual-
flied "Whig."
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The Bunker llill celebration is represented
to have been very imposing from the subhmity
Of the occasion, the presence Of the hoary-
headed veterans Of The battle, the grandeur Of
the monument, the vast coLcourse Of specta-
tors, and last tho not least, the thrilling clo
quenee Of Mr. Webster. John Tyler was
there, how small be would have been, ifho had
not been there in The capacity ofPresdent Of
the United States!
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the Ornamental Secretary to the Chinese
Legation, John Tyler jung has concluded not
10 @ on the mission, as he possibly might be
mistaken by sir Robert Peel aud the friends Of
the present ministry in England for his brother
BoB, who figured extensively at an Irish Re-
peal meeting aud got bis name into the news
papers as one ofthe orators Of the occasion.
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PRICE REDUCED
The Resurrection or Persian
Pills.

DElNG composed OF the Persian and Indian
ID vegetable extracts, are therefore purely veget-
able; and for eradicatng disease in all its varied
forms, they stand unrvalled. In their operation
they effectually the very roots of disease
dyspepsia, diarrhea, dysentary and all diseases
arising from an impure state of the blood, disor-
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effects, end at the same time restore and .nvgorate
the system. They quicken the circulation, purify
the blood, remove all diseased action, give tone
to the nerves, exhirae the spirits and give health
and strength to the whole person. No family
should be without the Persian Pills, for it might
them from the sick bed Of long and lingering
disease Of suffering; also heavy bill of expense.
The preventative is easily obtained and the expense
small They are the cheapest as well the best
pills in use-large box, 70 pills. for SO cents-small
box, IS pills, for 25 cents. A pamphlet containing
certificates and history of the above Pills, may bs
had free, by calling on any of the agents.
For list of agents, see Jew David's Plaster, in an
other part Of this paper.
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CHEESEMAN'S
Arabian Balsam.

HAS e.n trevn sod apprentices fof ne .f'ies-
HI cia.s and t~coliss properly possctscs iof
The spfs 81 esefp kind 81 wessas, Brs''s', hrfe'n'
asS sa4rs. snc D. nrsff faiiug remedy iof aruie
and chronic Rssvnsfisaa. Tits BslsAm affords I'M
mediate relief fur coughs and so'e longs. pats IN
hs ssdo aud bfess. weakness Ia the back ana IONS
spd Is wsusuisd 10 cure any case oi tic PHes 30
hsiula Of hwcter long standing when ereir 'hiig
else hss failed THIS wundef.wortinf Bsissm viii
,rsiots namb OF persisted limits sih points, or numb
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Cslnsrs NUmefous and respectable CERTIFICATES
may he ~brfe u has eflecio5 an entire cue ~
al She above cases, Being prepared IN acc ofdsnee
~ith sfic, sud well established chemical laws ~
Ispviaiion has been ard sii - on,eaTd, and is now
s,,snsirely used 10 Ill rsns of the United STATES
Fot sale T., DANIELS & BELL Rutland T..
Jsniesou CNs,ision, } Hoaman a Son West i'suli-
iey Wheeler a. Swallow Pa~lsi; ID. Andrew
Manchester. Warren & Bliss BfandOn and in sll
the villages 10 tie county. i2lT