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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-12-27

RoBRERr PRoMPr ARRAsT.-On Sunday morning.
the brig Guiema getting under way from New York.
large trunk containing valuable clothing belonging
the property Of Don Manuel de la Vega young gentleman
the son of wealthy planter the island Of Cuba,
the vicinity Of Nuevas. 1t taken from the brig about
hour before she left the Dock and in hour after she had
cast off the trunk and rogues in the office Of the Chief
Of Police having been recovered and the thieves arrested by
the first Assistant Captain of the 4th Ward Police Don
Manuel sailed, however, without his wardrobe, the
gers generously ofeng in the haste Of departure and the
apparent hopeessness of recovery furnish any articles that
he might need The next packet viii probably restore to him
his loss The arrest reflects high credit system Of
police, under its present efficient chief-Neics
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-12-27

On the lh instant the interesting trial Of Thomas
WADswoRrH, for killing CARSON the Exchange
brought to conclusion in the Criminal Court
Of New Orleans. Powerful appeals made in behalf o.
their client by his distinguished counsel Messrs j. r. Grymes
8 8. Prenss Randall Hunt and by Messrs. Canonge and
Mazureau, who addressed the jury French The defence
that Wadswor having been placed in fear Of his life
from Carson, elected by the testimony had right de-
end himself om the expected attack of described by
Prenss Hercules in strength and tiger in human FORM
mpeed, moreover by relentless spirit of revenge.
The District Attorney and the Attorney General Isaac T.
Preston, ESQ., made able and jealous arguments for the State
The jury, after absence of two hours returned with
verdict of Sc not guilty.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-13

Corporations and charters, as they
create monopoies, and lessen RESPONSE
.biity, are, in their very natures, hostile to
our institutions, and odious 10 our citizens.
Yet the privilege granted by the legisla-
tire, must remain 10 them during their le-
gal existence, il matters not how hard may
be the bargain, or what evils they may
produce, il they keep within the pale Of
their prescribed rights
"Thc citizen and pa,rio. can bul look
on and deplore. Soulless, corporation
knows no sympathy or charity, and exists
only for gain. Thus; the corporation
chartered as the East India Company, has
carried on the most desolating wars, and
subducd hundreds OF millions OF the peo-
pie Of India to its power; its dividends up
on lis stock, is its warrant for the ravagcs
of continent.
"In the operations Of corporate bank
ing privilege il Mississippi, The citizen
may see all .ho prosperity Of tho land
melt away; he may see in their onward
march his neighbors and his friends sink
in ruin; he may feel in himself their bale.
ful influence on his business and soc him.
self Frustrated by expansions or ruined BY
deprcssions; he may feel tho power Of
their monopoly taxing from him directly
every centof his earning--ihe patriot may
see tho morals OF tho land giving way I'M
der the gambling influence Of fortunes
daily made or lost--he may see daes, as
sassinatious and strife from the heated and
excited passions 81 men engaged in this
maddcning game Of speculation. He may
see religion and decency lrampled beneath
the feet Of those whose bank position
places them above the reach oil public
opinion, which indeed may be too much
diseased from their inildcnceto rehuke the
public exposure ot acts too fragrant 70 70,
cord. lie may see arising d privileged
order OF bank arislocracy in The land, as,
Stunning tone and bearing inconsistent
with our plain republican institutions. and
from whom the rising generation is taught
10 regard them with contempt, and insult,
cd % that elevated society Of which they
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-13
LATEST FROM TEXAS.

The following Extra from the New Or
leans Jehersonian, contains the latest and
highly interesting news from Texas:
SATURDAY, o'clock, P. M, Aug. 2.
The steamship Alabama, Capt. Windle,
arrived at this port yesterday morning
from Galveston. BY her we have receiy.
ed few Texas papers of the latest dates.
Major Donelson, who was expected to
arrive here by the Aabama. had proceed
ed to Arances, the place ut which the Uni.
ted States troops are at present quartered.
The steamer Undine had arrived ut the
point of debarcation, ST. Josoph's island,
and landed the troops, stores, &c, brougt
by the Alabama. The ships Queen Vic.
toria and Suylah had not arrived when the
Alabama lett.
A rumor was brought BY the passengers
Of the Alabama, that Gen. Taylor had re-
ceived information Of the building Of a
fort near Matamoras, on the American
side Of The Rio Grande, by the Mexicans,
aud that he determined 10 enforce its a.
abandonment, and their removal within
their own territory.
The steamer Monmouth was run ashore
at the Calcasien, il having been mistaken
by the pilot for the Sabine. She was got
oil with difficulty, but not without having
sustained material injury. BY last accounts
she was leaking badly; but, notwitbs,and.
ing she was 70 leave The day AFTER the AL
ALBANIA sailed for Arances, with Maj Don
elson and 100 U. s. troops on board.
The Texan Convention il proceeding
rapidly in its labofs 10 form State Con-
stituiicn; The various committees have al
ready made their reports, and i is be-
licycd !, will BE- ready u adjourn about shc
18th inst. AS the various provisions
have been framed with view 70 avoid Do.
bate and 10 save time, and as they have
already been fully discussed, i is prcsum-
cd there win be no maierial delay in com,
ing 70 4 conclusion. Tho instrument a
reported, i published entire ia the Gal
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-13

0-y- We hope JAcoB TnoMrsoS viii re-
spond to The call Of +" publius' in the last
Masissippian. j considerations Of duty
TO his constituents could BIO dlsregarded
his own political reputation requires that
he should expose before the people the
Ihwartcd plans aud schemes of tho In
dian men"--thoir aiders and abetters. We
considered il our duty, in our humble
sphere, TO speak in terms Of disapproval oil
tho conduct Of Mr. Thompson, pending
tho nominations by the late convention,
He has now opportunity to establish that
we accused him unjuslly.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-13
Most respectfully, your obi s'yts,
JAS. L. MATTHEWS,
Auditor Of Public Accounts.
WM. CLARK, State Treasurer.
q ENGLAND IN A STATE OF TRAN
SITIQN. =

This is the heading Of an editorial artis
Gle which appeared in the last number Of
The Ne,o York Albion, one Of the leading
British journals in this country. The pa
per was established and Is supported Ny
the British monarchists; Of course lis state
menis and admissions are deserving Of
our consideration. Wcquoto the remarks
entire.
That England is in state Of iran.
sition, is now sufficient apparent to every
observer; that is 10 say, she is undergoing
changes in public sentiment, and changes
in her social and national policy, that
would, up to the present time, have been
deemed impossible. We see as clearlyas
the handwriting upon the wall, thai tho
whole system Of commercial projections
about TO be abandoned, not hastiIy, We
admit, but by slow and gradual process
and within ten years from tho present
time, should peace continue, We Doubt
any duiies or imposts will exist, but those
imposed for fiscal purposes. What IL ihs
dicta put forth by the leading business
men Of the kingdoms Why, Thai II Is nc.
cessary for the well being Of England thst
she be exposed d the competition 81 the
world--that she is able 10 bear compcil-
lion from any quarter, and must forthwith
resolve 10 do So In Tho debate that took
place on the 10Th Of June, oil the motion
OF Mr. Villiers, for total abolition Of ido
corn laws, alluded 10 ID another article
this feeling was apparent from all quTf.
tiers; and although the motion was opposed
BY the ministers, and lost BY large ma
iority, i was assorted BY Lord Howick al
The close Of The debate, that had Mi. WI
Tiers proposed gradual, instead Of d snt;
den repeal Of the duties, lhc speeches n
Sir Robert Peel and Sill James Graham
would have been favorable ID that view q
the case.
IN the religions and ecciesiasIical fc
latons Of the country, changes are equal
| y apparent. Tho repeal of the Catholic
disabilities in 1929 and also of Tie CoiPo.
ration and Tcsi1k cts, have been followed
by the large ana princcly grants q 'n'
Catholic College Of MaynoosIl; md y
granis equally muniiiceni ior ihe founding
u other colleges III Leland lcr alhoegp
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-13

Dn. Gwis.--The Free Trader 10 Out In q
long editorial in favor Of this gentleman
for y. s. Senator. We may undertake an
examination Of bis preicnslous and claims
hereafter We suppose The pledge at the
conclusion Of the Free Traders editorial Is
given with the knowledge and consent Of
DR.. Gwln. Il 10 IN these words;
" He viii during the summer visit vari-
Gus portions Of the State, and talk with the
people on matters pertaining 10 his and
their interests, and in conjunction with his
competitors, submit his name to a caucus
Of the democratic members OF the legisIa-
lure Ia Jan..:=.;sy,fsT next, wlirn ii he Is not
he choice Of q majority ef HE yepreseaia-
iircs IF me people, no man will more will
lngiy yield 10, and support him who Is,
than William M. Gwin."
The sentence VIC have italclsed Is rather
dubious, but he surely does not mean 10
say that tho DR.. would accept tho station at
the hands Of The wings, after his rejection
BY democratic caucus, --lor tho wing
members arc as much representatives oil
the people, as the democratic members.
Docs the FREQ Trader mean to say that DR..
IGwin will not accept the station Of U. 5.
Senator except ii accordance with the
wishes Of a majority Of the democratic
members Of tho Legislaturel-or are we TO
understand This pledge as contemplate
piece Of doube-dealing
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-13

uucInc salaries and judicial Districts uocs
M aIFsct
IN The omount If roccints fran ordi.
nary sonrces of revenue for ,be vears cnd-
~ aJor.h ~, 1sSG Isd1 andIsJs ~
r. Sons e., ono,';ry no renlv
Pr I'll, a,na,n, e G,ndod ~
s"ad ,1'' = 1s esoo zoo "a
oc H. 49, M hoon 80
~ a" ",s ~ "1' ,,ses7 ce
so'
80, ,.s..,..,
A' nSIan. ,oauo' ""i'"''' "'' orsa $40 on
a. e1 M u, -
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a. ,S u +. "a" Ss,, ' g 1anp p,Y'
1saI nn,s,aaa;an ! osn ooo az
~ 49, 4. n o ~. e Z ~
~ an'9"a' y ~ "" 1oaY
$50 49, ;. III. H.,
o '' - : 's' ~ go o1,c, az
WIS o- y
vvn. IL.
",lole u,n , o'u anu NV VI
iunueu wartaN's ou's'ai'u- ~ - N
ny is''u,y' i, @io''of 70
'p, ne a',' : ouc ''i, sum ,!
hary 'unu, Pr'nSipal WY u.
.crss' now Y y sie ,'e , 81, GO -
~ 70 me cteul' q sa'u 'unu' = @o''o'o ~
ne uti' ~, y sag 'uIlu lnscs'. J. ooo AZ
60 y 'an'e's oanA s'ooA f'ooo ~
io s an uue 'hc SEMINARY e,so.s,a oc
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-13

IrUin De-
.pn,cent TO supply the increased de-
mand for building materials which has
sprung up within the last three or four
months, aud lumber is now being imported
from Pensacola in considerable quantities.
The schooner Boston, from thut port, ar
rived at Galveston with cargo last week,
and the brig Rover on Tuesday, the 18th
ult- EN. o. Bulletin.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-13

weston Ciriiian of the 30ih uliimo, and Is
thoroughly democratic in is spirit and In
most, il not all, of us features. The bill
cf rights asserts the sovereignty Of the
people, their equality Of rights, and me
freedom OF opinion, political or religious.
The writ Of habeas corpus is MOTTO oe sus-
pended, except in cases Of rebellion or in
yasion. imprisonment for debt is pro-
hibilcd--monopoIics are forbidden, and
the right Of petition recognized.
The Executive powcs is vested in n
Governor, elected for four years, but not
eligible to reelection within the period Of
eight years.
The Secretary Of State, the State
Treasurer and the Comptroller Of Public
Accounts are elected by the people, and
hold their Office for four years.
The General Assembly shall provide
for the organization of the Militia. The
regulations are similar 10 those in the
State Of louisiana.
The Judiciary is divided into one Su-
premc Court, District Courts, and such in
ferlor Courts as may be necessary. Judg-
es are appointed BY tho Governor, by the
advice and consent of the Senate. Su-
prem Judge TO hold Office, first for four
years, and thereafter for seven years; and
District Judges first, for three years, and
thereafter for six years.
Shcriffs, Justices Of tho Peace, Coro-
I'D III e.t,o al AZ
the pcople-to hold office for two years
The Attorney General and District Aitor-
mics shall be appointed by the Governor
and Senate.
The Legislative power is vested in n
Senate and House Of Representatives,
styled the "General Assembly Of the
State of Texas" Members Of the SEN
ate servo for four years; members Of the
House, for two years.
Every free white male citizen of the
United States, twelve months in the State,
and six months in the county next pre-.
ceding an election, is deemed a qualified
elector.
All elections shall be by ballot.
i nc nrst session OF inc ueneral AS
sembly shall meet al Austin, and there
after until 1850, md until the Legislature
shall otherwise provide.
The first election under tho new Con-
sttution for Members Of The General AS.
sembly, shall be held on The first Monday,
and The day following, of January next;
and shall be governed by the laws Of the
existing government regulating elections,
and shall be convened by the President at
the earliest day practicable, after The adoP-
ton Of the Constitution by the United
States Congress.
These are the main feanircs of the
Constitution, as we find il at length in the
CiriHdn |. assures US that the princi-
pies Of democracy will'predominate in the
future councils Of our sister State.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-13

0.e- The reader will find on the first page
some curious facts in relation TO the 4" Pro-
grcss Of Machinery The assertion that
4" Machinery and pauperism march hand
in hand,p is as ruo as it is deplorable
The achievements of ingenuity and Sci
cncc in facilitating the production Of the
neccssarics and Injuries Of life, so far
from nurng TO the benefit Of the mass OF
mankind, is the means Of their further
destimion and degradation. Labor-saving
inventions but add to the gains OF capital,
and tho tolls Of poverty "Man has arigh'
to labo,, and vet capitalist can, at any
Time, by means Of his machines, deprive
mon OF that right The aggregating ten
dency OF wealth., in older countries, has
created tyranny more absolute than that
Of fcudal times, and il holds IFS scepure by
law more powerful than the law Of force
Necessity. In this favored country, we
have set out for different destiny. The
theory upon which our government is
founded strips wealth OF all power but That
Of its influence for good, gives 10 all equal
chances in its acquisition, aud encourages
It's diffusion rather than aggregation. A
rigid adherence to this theory can alone
prevent our country from becoming, as
Older countries now are, nation Of prince
" capitalists and stesving paupers.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-13
carroll county Democratic Ticket
ron REPRESENTATIVES,;
BENJAMIN KENNEDY,
q. y. NELL.

or The statement Of the Auditor and
Treasurer, furnished at,ho request OF Gov.
M'Nuit, showing the liabilities Of tho State
government, embodics in simple, COM
prcbcnaive form, information important to
all. The State is indebted TO the . and
per cent. funds, Gfayes's dcialcalion,
80 sufficient 10 raise tho aggregate 10 about
100000. Al the present high rate of tax
alton, il will require over three years to IL
quidatc this amount. Any attempt to raise
the question as 10 The payment Of the Plan
tcr's Bank bonds, within that time, will be
but 10 give occasion TO the promise-ialr-
and.nevcr.pay party to ring the changes
on State honor pliehtcd fallh,' &e.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-13
AUDITORS OFFICE,

JdcksoH, III, JnlD 70, IBI3.y
Hon'l A. G.. M'NUrT:
Sr:-Wc have The honor TO acknow.
ledge the receipt Of yours of The 18Th
instant, requesting a statement from us
showing
Isl. The amount Of outstanding funded
warrants,
3D. The amount Of unfundcd warrants.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-13

Or We have received from Messrs.
Price y Fall, State printers, pamphlets
compilation of the claws now in force rc-
guIaling The Mississippi Militia" isa pa.
ses, prepared by Maj. Gen DntHcld, Of Tie
50 div. Al. N. Isshonld DO il The hands
Of every militia Officer i'll The State
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-13

We howescrtpresenty oti detailed csti.
mate, which, unless some unforeseen ~
extraordinary cause 81 expenditure arises.
we believe win be nearly correct:
Salaries Of chancellor, vice.
chancellor, Judges II high
courtof errors and appeals,
circuit Judges, district al
torneys, and ATTY gcn'l, $32, 100 90
Witnesses. grand jurors, She
riffs, clerks, coroncrs, bai-
lids, SC. about 10000 %
Salaries Of governor, secrc-
tary Of state, auditor and
treasurer 1900 90
Salary OF state librarian and
keeper Of the capitol, 500 90
Salaries Of penitcniiary OH
cersand guards, about 5000 %
Compensation ofreporicrs Of
high couft of errors and
appeals, about 1000 90
Executive contingent fund; 1000 90
Auditors +" (" 1900 90
Expense Of militia dept, 1900 90
Expenses Of session Of The
Legislature, about $4,000 90
Cost Of public printing, about $1,000 90
Interest on funded warrants, $500 90
Seminary fund, 1918 o.
neutrality-suspicious. to state
library, absolute and con
tingent, 700 90
Pensions ofreyolutionary sol.
diers, about $500 90
Commissions for collecting
taxes, about III 900 90
about 10000 90
Distributing laws and jour
nails about 1000 90
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-13

or Gov. laowN has addressed letter
to committee OF the mechanics Of Holly
Springs, relative 10 the competition Of CON
vic, labor with mechanical pursuits. The
Governor expresses tho opinion that the
manufacture Of cotton goods, bagging, he.
may BE- probably introduced he also in
forms the committee that he is engaged in
collecting Information as 10 the best me-
,hod d managing State prisons Wohopc
the Governors enquiries may lead him 10
the conviction that The system of main
tanning convicted ielons on State support,
pursuing mechanical avocations in compe-
iilion with useful citizens GU fortunate
enough 70 10 honeel,n should be broken up.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-13

.
hope 10 compose part. Yet while with.
| ii The pale of thcir charters ha cnn only
hope for relief BY living oat The long Pc
ridd or their existence BY which time i
| Frequently happens that their powers are
50 iwincd round and identified with the
interest Of community in this artificial
condition Of their affairs, that by exerting
their powers over the destiny OF their de.
pendcnts and irownipg down all opposi-
| lion, they obtain renewal Of their char
icrs and still continue, with all their abuse,
10 exist.
"The interest ol a very different set
Of proprictors is now 10 be sustained, and
| il is for their benefit that these crying
children are made 10 appear in this last act
of the drama. They are attorneys, as
signees, trustees, cashiers, clerks and a.
gents marshals, sherihs and their depu-
lies, with spectators and brokers, for
like the spirit of sorccry 10 her master,
east out Of the damse by St, Paul, these
banks are to them ''source Of great
gain" Wipe them away, and like Othel-
10, their occupation is gone. Hero in the
southwestern division Of the State is the
battle to be fought here ARE The citidels
Of The enemy, and here they have unfurl-
cd their flag for the conflict. 1t is here
ihatihe shout Of II single assignee cchoiDg
across the land will wake the clamor Of a
thousand voices in their defence, 10 siifie
with dcnunciation and drive the citizen
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-08-13


ORA notice Of the proceedings Of the
Wing Convention at Jackson, which il ap-
pears dwindled downto q 4" common wing
meeting" will be found ii another part Of
this paper. Az wc expected, full ticker
is recommended--an strong ticket 100.
Attempts 10 create division in the democra-
tic ranks on minor issues will be unayail-
ing. and the regular ticket will be elect
ed BY triumphant majority.
| We have copied d complimentary notice
Of Hon. A. NJ. CLAYTON, which We doubt
not ID well mcrhod BY that accomplished
gentleman and profound jurist. We feel
fully authorized to say, 100, that his compe-
Iiitor, Judge HENDLEY $. BENNETT, Is also
eminently qualified for the high STATEN,
and that on whatsoever OF these gentle
men tho choice Of the people may fall, we
feel confident the duties of tho exalted
public trust TO which they aspire W III be dis
charged with fidelity and ability, and the
high character of our supreme judicial tri-
buna be maintained unimpaired.
---4.---a-.L-.--.---+.~.-,---
We observe, among others spoken Of 10
succeed the anented DAwsoN from the Sd
Congressional district Of Louisiana, the
name Of Hon. JoHN II. HARMAYscS, now
Senator from Rapdes and Avoyelles. Mr..
II. is one of the best democrats, and one
of the noblest Of men, II has ever been our
foriune to know His popularity among
his neighbors, and with allwho know him,
is unbounded, and we sincerely hope the
choice ofihe district convention has fallen
upon him
Or JOHN BArrAILLE, ESQ.,, q sterling
democrat, has been nominated MS a can
ddaic for the State Senate from tho dis
trct Of Yuzoo and Madison. We make
the following extract from the letter Of the
committee consisting of f. Smith, ]. M.
Elder, and d. M. Fulion-oppointed by a
meeting in Madison to opprise him of his
nomination.;
awe think the final battle is TO be fought
the coming fall between the people and
the Banks, when we trust the latter will
DO vanished, and they and their evils dis.
appear from our State together and for
ever. II isa popular saying that snakes
tail never dies until the sun goes down.
Is il not high time that the great sun Of
Republican equality Ind gone down on
these Banks (whose tails only are now
aIvc,) SO that they might die throughout
the courts be relieved from harassing H.
igation--and the people from taxes TO
sustain in One OF our political friends
whom we delight to honor, and whom we
will honor, (because he will go 10 a pos,
where other great questions will claim his
aucniion, y has said that the doctrine Of for.
leilurc smacks too muchof the icudul sys-
tenn. II so, the doctrine OF private cor
porations and franchises smacks Of some.
thing worse --couri favoritism--the grant
| ing Of monopolcs--foyal grace and favor
won by corruption surrender of the
rights Of he many into the hands Of the
few practices which undermined The
throne Of the first Stewart, and laid the
foundation for the destruction Of the SO.
cond. AS we have adopted the evils, lei
us at least have tho remedy; it not, there
is no redress for the violations Of law BY
corporations, but in the repeal Of charter
Ia doctrine against which most of Ii