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Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-08-21
nkn POUNDS OF link, for
ZCO Gin boxes &c. Just received
and for sale, by Il. d. WARD.
August IA. l644-46-tf
commissioners Sale.
IUuTs Respectfully,
S. l.. MOSBY, Asst P. M.

10Y Virtue of decree of the Superior
nd Court of Chancery of the State Of
Mississippi, rendered on the 18th day OF
July, 1914, in the case Of Joseph Ried vs..
William r. Hill, administrator; the under
signed will,
On the 5th Monday go, day)cf September
next, at the Courthouse, in The town Of
Canton, sell at public sale 10 the highes.
bidder, and upon the terms herein speci.
fed, the following described lands, lying
in the County of Madison, to.wit:
The west half of the southwest quarter
and east half of the southwest quarter Of
section seven, township nine, range three
east, to be sold in lots of forty acres each;
one half the purchase money payable in
six months and the other half in twelve
months from the day of sale, the purchaser
giving bond with approved security and
a mortgage on the lot sold.
ALSO, the east half of the northwest
quarter, and the northeast quarter of Sec
lion two, and the north half and the south
east quarter, and the south half of the
east half Of line southwest quarter of Sec
lion one in township nine, range two
east; and the west half oil section SIX, and
the west ha!l OF the east half of the same
section, and the northwest quarter, and
the west half of the northeast quarter Of
section seven, township nine, range three'
east; and the west half of the north east
quarter of section twelve in township
nine, range two east; containing sfteen
hundred and sixty acres, all to he sold to-
pethor; one third of the purchase money
payable in six months; one third in eigh-
teen months and one third in thirty
months; the purchaser or purchasers Civ
ing bond with approved security for the
payment of the purchase money and IA
on the land.
A. T. MOORE,
Commissioner.
August IA, l844-4S-tds.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-08-21
BARBECUE.

The Democrats of the Battles Springs
precinct intend having Barbecue on the
I'd Thursday in September, being the 18th
day of that month. All persons, ladies and
gentlemen, without distinction Of party
are invited 10 attend.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-08-21

TNHE undersigned having declined the
Commission business in Vicksburg,
beg leave TO recommend their Agents and
successors, Messrs Smedes & Crump, to
the notice of their friends.
The business will be continued in New
Orleans under the style of Gilmore &
Henderson.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-08-21
New blacksmith Shop!!

"H HE subscriber has established a
Blacksmith Shop in the Town Of
Canton, situated near the Old Church and
nearly opposite Col. A. T. Moores, where
he will execute all work in the best man.
ner. The attention Of planters are par
ticularly invited TO examine his work, in
all the varieties of
Plops, Sweeps. and HdrroDs,
That are used, and Judge for themselves.
1.-THE ,cork Is mol done reH, there ,riH
be no charge made.
SAML. Fl. DINKINS.
June s, ls44-s9-tf
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-08-21

But according 10 my opinion, justice,
equity and a strict adherence to The con-
stitution are the basis of our Union, and
they who most firmly naintain them, are
its best and truest friends, and not those
who most vociferously cry out disunion
and at the same time embrace those, who
openly ayow their opposition to the Union,
but push with al their zeal measures,
which they must know will, if successful,
end in its destruction.
With great respect,
&c. &c. &c.
]. G. CALHOUN.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-08-21
TEXAS ANNEXATION MEETING


TEXAS ANNEXATION MEETING
AT meeting Of the clizens Of the Yer
non precinct, on the 29Ih day Of July.
1874, for the purpose of inviting the
Hon. ROBERT j. WALKER 10 visit and ad-
dress the citizens, on the subject of the
Annexation of Texas to the United States,
and other leading political topics of the
day
On motion of VIM. L. Balfour, VIII.
LIAM DENsoN, Sen. was called TO the
Chair, and DR.. G. W. PICKERING 10 act
as Secretary.
On motion Of VIM. ]. benson, a CON-
mittee Of five was appointed 10 draw up
resolutions expressive Of the sense Of this
meeting Tho Chair appointed the fol-
lowing persons on said committee: WIN.
J. benson, w. L.. Balfour, A 3. Man
ming, C. r. BaIfour and John Ii. Cheat
ham, who after retiring for short time,
reported the following preamble and reso-
luton, to-wit:
Whereas it has been custom in our re.
public from its earliest existence to the
present time, for the citizens 10 meet to-
gethei in political assemblies and discuss
the various leading political topics of the
day, and to invite their Representatives to
meet with them-to explain and throw
light on all the measures they have advo-
Gated; and as there are at this time, sub
jects brought before US of vital import.
ance to our country, we therefore recon-
mend the adoption by this meeting, of the
following resolutions:
Resolred, That we hail with much
pleasure the nomination Of JAMES X.
Polk of Tennessee, for President, and
George M. DALLAS oil Pennsylvania, for
Vice President, and that we will do all
we can to secure their election in Novem-
Der next.
Resolced, That we highly appreciate
the ardor, patriotism and ability, manifes-
ted by the Hon. ROBERT J. WALKER, in
advocating the remuneration of Texas to
the United States, and the general princi-
Piles of Southern interests as Senator in
the last session of congress.
RESOLVED, That the Chairman appoint
a Corresponding Committee of three per-
sons, to invite the Hon. R. j. Walker, to
visit and address us at his earliest conve-
nience, and that on such a day as he may
select-that we provide public dinner
for him and invite the citizens of this and
the adjoining counties TO participate with
US.
Resolrcd, That said committee be in
structed 10 invite Governor Brown, Ex-
Governor A. G. McNutt, Gen. H. Stew
art Foot, Gen. Felix Huston, J. Davis,
and the Editors Of the Democratic papers
at Canton, Jackson, yicksburg 81 Natchez,
to meet with US on that occasion.
Resolced, That we view the immedi-
ate remuneration of Texas to the United
States, THE oUEsTIoN OF ALL QUESTIONS,
and Of much moment TO US, and it is our
opinion that delay on our part to secure
that territory, is hazarding the dearest
interest of our country. Now with the
hoary headed veteran of the Hermatage,)
is the golden moment for the re-annexa-
ton of Texas to the United States.
Resolped, That committee of arrange
ments be appointed by the Chair, consist
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-08-21
For the Independent Democrat.

In the last number of the Mississippi
Creole, have seen an article over the
signature of M, in which Mr.. NJ. says:
"T'he meeting Of Inc Camden Clay
Cub occurred on Saturday; Samuel Ford
Esq, by request, addressed the CLUB. OF
the address, without mourning the lmputa-
ton of f1attery, to say that it was able, Ia.
minous, and convincing, is but to intimate
the sentiments and belief of wings and
democrats present"
Without saying anything about the lu.
cidness of the above sentence, Mr.. NJ has
assumed more than woul' sindood,
(says hey d veteran democrat who heard
the address, ono, 700, who had uph I'D un5
sustaino1 his party in all its measure,
with unfiinching fidelity, was heard to
excaim-'He could not sustain the party
longer, but should cast his vote for Clay
and Frelinghuyscn.'"
In reply to this, must beg leave to in
form Mr.. M that know all the people in
Camden, and am intimately acquainted
with the citizens of its vicinity, and that
since read his article, have seen sever
al gentlemen, both wings ard democratic,
from Camden and its neighborhood, to
whom have shown his communication
all of whom said they had not heard of
this change before. Now Mr.. M you
must not expect to get on in this way
"the truth needs no concealment. Come
out boldly and give US the NAME Of your
convert, or admit by your silence and your
irresponsible signature, that your man is
man of straw. Il is shrewdly su, pected
that this is another Gen'l Thomas Edwards
case. a DEMOCRAT.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-08-21
L. C. REYNOLDS, Esq.


In an article in our paper of last week in
reply to Zip, writer in the Creole, the
following sentence occurs: ave did no,
intend to attribute to the writer other than
respectful language towards Gen. Foote'
&c. 1t should have read, "We did moi
intend 10 attribute 10 the gentleman Of
whom the writer speaks" &c.
We deem it necessary TO make this
correction because we did not intend to
fix the authorship Of Zip, upon any one,
and also because we did not believe the
gentleman alluded TO, to be its author.
Multitudes Of protective tariff docu.
ment are coming to the various post off
ces in this state, under the frank of one
Willis Green, who happens to be a men,
Der Of Congress from Kentucky. He is
Chairman of the Wing Congressional Elk
ecutive Committee, and the people of this
state, and the south generally, are much
complimented by his supposition that they
are green enough to become converts TO
The Restrictive system.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-08-21
Madison County Springs,
JACOB BNRPRAND,

WOULD respectfully inform his
w friends and the public general
ly, that he has removed his shop TO the
house below Cordts &, Montgomery's.
where he will be happy to wait on his
former customers. Thankful for past IA.
vors, he hopes by trictsattention TO bust.
ness, 10 merit and receive liberal share
Of patronage. - -...
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,. y. WILSON, 4 CO.,
Late Fuqua & WilsOn.]
M E rctt 4 u Is

YAzoo Cry.
Dealers in Plantation Supplies. Negro
Goods, Family Groceries, Bagging, Rope,
&c. &c.
ID ECEIvE and ship cotton to any
~ House ordered at New Orleans, OF
elsewhere. Warehouse and Cotton.shed
directly at the Steamboat Landing--cotton
shed not adjoining or near any premises
where fire is usually kept.
Will advance in cash, market value, on
all cotton under our control for sale and
shipment. Stock all bought for cash, and
will be sold at cash prices only
REFERENCE MAY DE HAD TO
A. H. g. Jno. Handy, Esqs., Canton,
G. w. Henderson,
s. H. Dinkins, q"
A. G. e. j. N. Allsworth, Sharon.
Messrs. Divine's
b. S. Kicks, Livingston.
Col. VIM. Gartley, Vernon.
w. L. Balfour, I"
Clark g. McAdory, Kosciusko.
Col. Chapman Levy,
w. #. Irish, Alfalfa County.
Yazoo City, June 30, 1914 42-3m*
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-08-21

JOHN S. TUCKER, Trustee.
March, 80, ls44-2s- 6m
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-08-21

In the following brief note, Mr.. CAL
houn Indignantly denies the foul motives
which have been attributed TO him. By
the mass of the people he will be believed,
but the false.hearted hirelings who have
been uttering the SANDER will handy il
about as glibly as ever.
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IRREGULAR PROCEEDINGS REGU
LARLY DISPOSED OF.

The Oregon resolutions which have been
discussed for a considerable length of time in
the Senate, and which wee so ill-timed, being
introduced at juncture when ii was known
the Executive would Immediately enter in
to a negotiation on the subject with the British
Minister, were rejected last week by decisive
majority.
Yesterday resolution, similarly premature
and irregular, in reference TO the annexation OF
Texas, was laid upon the table in the House Of
Representatives, by a large majority.
In all such cases the Constitution declares IT
to be the duty of the Executive branch of the
Government to take the initiatory steps for the
adjustment of difficulties, and empowers the
President to agree with the representatives of
the nations concerned, on such terms as may
by him be deemed advisable to effect a settle
menl. When this is effected, and the result is
laid before the Senate by the Executive, then
and not till then, ii is in regular order for that
body to act. Its action then will be in accord
apce with the provisions of the Constitution.
Ifinavery few weeks, or within a few days,
the Executive should send message to Con-
gress communicating the fact that nothing can
be effected by negotiation on the Oregon ques-
ton, and recommending the adoption Of simi.
lar resolutions 10 those rejected, we do not en-
terrain doubt but that they would be adopted
unanimously.
If treaty annexing Texas to the United
States should be sent to the Senate by the Exc
cutiye, whether it would be ratified or not, we
know not but we know the duty Of the Execu-
tive would be discharged, and that the respon-
siblly Of its failure would rest forever with
Others
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THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE MAS.
SACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE

On Friday lastthe House of Representafives by
nearly consolidated vote of both parties. CON
demned the resolutions of Massachusetts which
proposed to amend the Constitution of m,
United States by restricting the representation
in Congress TO free citizens OF those States.
The rally was made and the condemnatory re-
solutions carried through the House in hot
haste. No one can be opposed more thorough
ly to any such change in the fundamental law
than ourselves. But we can no more denv TO anv
State of this Union the right to propose 10
her sister States to amend the Consritu.
ton, than we can release them from the obi.
cations of the federal compact itself Thai
compact expressly guarantees TO each State ,be
right to propose amendments. II also conrers
on Congrcs', two-thirds of each House concur.
ring thereto, similar rghtto propose amend
ments. But there the power of Congress,
ceases. What power is conferred upon il to
pass In review the action of a State upon this
subject7 How dare Congress undertake 10
condemn any such action7 What clause in
the Constitution devolyes upon that body the
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From the Journal Of Commerce
ANNEXATION OF TEXAS

We are permitted by a merchant Of this city to
make the following orttacts from letter written by
David Hayden ,Esq under date Of Nachtoches Sept
9th, 1913. Mr.. Hayden sent To Natchitoc hes in
lSil one Of the Deputy Collectors of the Pot Of
New Orleans charged with the duty Of saordinp IA.
cllitIes under the law 10 new and important branch
OF inland commerce, recently sprung into existence
between the nited States and the Republic Of Texas
His official position, and the constant and ia Nv inter
course he has bad with citizens Of Teras who bring
their cotton to Natchnoches FOR sale and shpme mt TO
New Orleans, down Red River, have enabled him in
the absence OF statistical information to collect mass
OF general facts, of much interest to the public, and
which he has presented to the notice Of our Govern.
mcnt His attention has also been tu ned to the no
litical question Of the Annexation Of Texas w.
would not be understood asserting TO all his views
on this head, but publish them the convictions Of
an intelligent mind we'll acquainted with the spbiec,
Of which he treats and sincerely DESTROYS Of noting
the prosperity and happiness of the country. We
suppose there is but little difference Of opinion among
Northern people, as TO the erped'enry OF admitting
Texas into the Union, II she i- TO We subject 10 no re-
s,ric,'on on the subjcc, Of slavery.
NAroHrocpr., Sept. 6, is43.
II - now believed that the course which Gras,
Britain has taken in her measures Of mediation be-
tween the Government Of MeIoo and the Repsbl;c
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THE PRESIDENT.

Justice to John Tyler" has been often demanded:
and as often have different definitions Of what thai
justice should be, been given. For our par, for The
present we know nothing Of the quarrels between
the politicians and the Executive We only desire To
"render unto Caesar the things which are Cesar,.n
Ito express to John Tyler thanks for acts which
deserve not only the approval, but gratitude of the
Democratic party More particularly is this true in
reference to the late enactment refunding General
Jsckson's fine. The President recommended mi.
deed OF justice in his annual message, and when the
law passed he signed IL instantly and despatched a
messenger at once TO convey the pleasing intelligence
TO the aged General. For President Tyiers respect,
'ol attention to the hero Of New Orleans, the Demo
oraoy will never cease 10 be grateful
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

In the Senate, after our paper went to press,
the consideration Of the indefinite postpone
ment Of Mr.. McDUFFIE's bill for reducing the
rates of duties under the present tariff to the
standard Of the compromise act, was resumed,
and MIR BENTON addressed the Senate for two
hours against the postponement and in favor of
the bill reported by Mr.. MoDUFFIE.
In the House, Mr.. KENNEDY, of Maryland,
offered a resolution in relation to the tariff, EN-
bracing the sentiments Of Gen. JACKSON in
letter written by him TO DR.. l.. H. Coleman, of
Wauenton, North Carolina, dated April 20,
1924, in favor of judicious tariff Sc, and de-
manded the previous question, which was not
seconded because he would not accept of a mo-
difcalion. Mr.. w. J. Brown offered, as an
amendment, the sentiment uttered by Mr.. Clay.
at the extra session 1871, in favor of adhering
to the compromise act, which was also mega
lived. The House then adjourned late in the
evening.
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right TO drag a State 10 lis bar when such State
is in the exercise Of the great constitutional
power Of proposing amendment 10 Their COM
pact Of Union 2
Massachusetts did no more than she had a
right TO do in proposing the amendment referred
TO, however ridiculous she may have been In
making the proposition. She appealed to heT
sister STATES, not to Congress, the mere agents
of those States. Virginia had answered her
promptly, justly and fairly. The other States
will also in season give her full response. But
we ask again what had Congress TO do with II?
What Southern State cared one rush whether
Congress noticed the matter or not? The pro-
posed amendment could only be adopted by the
assent of three fourlhs Of the States, and the
slave holding States can give vote for vote with
the non slave-holding upon this question. So
that if every non -save-hoding State voted 10
adopt it, il would require one-fourth of the
slave holding States TO make il part OF the
Constitution. Who, then, in the South feels
any more secure now that Congress has acted,
than before2
There was a question that Congress might
have reached. A State Legislature that il had
a right TO condemn The Legislature Of New
YoIk has assumed the prerogative of deciding
that any person has right to petition Con
gress on any subject. 1t has substantially
asserted that the slaves of the South have a
| right peaceably TO leave their labor and petition
| against their opners. This has been done by
| a vote of one hundred 10 three in that Demo
cratic Legislature. They have also instructed
their Representatives in Congress to rescind the
2lsl or 25lh rule. We blush TO say, also, that
this Democratic Congress did repeal that rule,
for season, and only re-adopted it by a majo
rity Of one in a Democratic majority of CO.
Here was the true cancer on the body polite
and yet that cancer is permitted TO remain
Here was principle vital and controlling in its
character, and yet Democratic Congress has
slumbered over it. New York may resolve
away the rights of the slavehol1ing States
may let loose upon their citizens the Tappans
and Garrisons-the Abolitionists at home and
Abotionists Of England-and yet Democrats
STATE rights Republicans in Congress back
them up by throwing open their doors and invit-
farce, then, does Congress play They will
SCOT at State for proposing an amendment to
the Constitution, which she has a right to do,
although il was most silly TO have done it, Con-
gress must storm and rave and buster about
that in which no slave State asked them 10 inter
iere, and which they were perfectly competen,
to manage themselves but in matter with
which it has concern, and which is regarded as
Of vital interest, il either does not act at ALL or
acts njurously.
We tell the parties in Congress that the day
for humbugs has passed. The People pry into
actions and motives, and no one misunder-
stand the motive, which, after sleeping
over the resolutions of Massachusetts, for quite
two months, now all Of sudden has aroused
them so furiously into action. Alas poor hu
man nature!
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TIE NEW SECRETARIES.

The Hon. john Y. Mason, we understand,
has entered upon the discharge of the duties as
signed him by the Chief Magistrate.
In few days Mr.. CALHOUN will likewise
take charge of the post allotted him, and thus
all the wheels Of Government will be in harmo-
Nous operation.
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NOTICE.

TO bidders for Mail Contract on No. 1854. Cum.
berland, Md TO Wheeling, Va.
whereas The States OF Pennsylvania and Virginia
claim the right to exact tolls from the vehicles. or
some 81 them, which convey the Omitted States mails
on the National Road from Cumberland 10 Wheel.
ing which right IS denied by the Post Once Depart
meni, and the question is pending in court unde-
cded To prevent all misunderstanding hereafter
between the Department and the contractor bidders
are desired TO propose for the service in the aerna
tlve-stating, first, at what price they will convey
the mails on this route, they assuming all liability
for the ts II sny-and, secondly, the price al which
they will convey the mails, the liability for tolls
10 rest on the Department
G. A. WICKLIFFE,
Postmaster General.
Posr OrFicr Drr.RrnrSr, March 9, 1874
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CORRESPONDENCE OF COMMITTEES

We would suggest to the Tyler Committees
in the different States to address their commu-
nications directly to the Secretary (the EDITOR
Of the Committee in Washington, whenever
they desire the cooperation Of the Central Com
mittee, or notice of their proceedings published
in Washington.
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uTWe would direct the readers attention
10 the prospectus Of the new volume Of the New
MlRRoH, certainly the best and most interesting
periodical of the kind in the country.
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On motion OF Mr.. TIBBATTS,

Resotred, That the Committee on the Judiciary be
instructed to inquire whether any, and II any, what
legislation Is necessary so TO regulate the practice in
suits IN cbancery 10 the Courts Of the United States
as that the record shall contain the whole proceed
ings in such suits and tina, any error in them NAV be-
revised in the Supreme Court.
Mr.. J. THOMPSON presented the petition 1, A
A. Picksrd and dtly others. praying grant of GER
tain township OF land therein named Referred 10
the Committee on Public Lands.
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In rsos, r,,,sas WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LET THERE
M uury-,s sos-.ssEsrIALs, LIBERTY; AND IN ALL
rnIsss oaARIrI.-Augtsfti.
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL, in prose- being q
IA Ghost Story Of Christmas BY Charles Dick.
ems. In psmphle, form 3 cents.
The IOITERINGS OF ARTHUR OLEA-
KY by Lever; author Of "Chsrle- O'Mslley" Cou-
piete Tor rs cents.
feb2 r. TAYLOR,
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CONGRESS-TUEspAY.

In the Senate, during the morning hour, no
thing was done but the presentation of memoir
ais and petitions.