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Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11
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CHAPTER n

CHAPTER IL.
w. II. JACOBS, ESQ:
Owing to other pressing demands
upon my time, have been longer in resuming
my subject than had intended, when / sent you
my first chapter. This delay hope will not ope,
rate against the accomplishment of my main OBJ
ject.
That was seemingly an inauspicions moment
when our ancestors, under no better charter than
one of banishment, neutrality-suspicious., deter
mined to quit the land of their nativity. and plant
themselves upon the shores Of the western wild.
No ordinary motives could have induced the Pa.
ritans to embark upon an expedition, the result
Of which was SO uncertain, and for country SO
far as then known, known only as the habtation
of savages and wild beasts. No consideration
except one that was equal to life ITSELF could
have induced them to quit the land on the 9Th
Sept, 1920, after having suffered so much adyer-
sity between that date and the 22d July of the
same year.
Could human foresight have reached down the
line Of the future but few scores of years. in
stead Of having to sail in the "NIsytiower' after
the "Speedwell" had failed, "convoys & naviess
would have been solicited to defend them. But
fortunate for them and for us, they fell into no
such protecting hands, and hence, were brought
under no Indebtedness, and were therefore pre-
pared to act the more independently. The verv
hardships they had to undergo purified their
ranks, by inducing the efeminate and falterinu
to abandon the enterprise
The cupidity and treachery of their enemies.
which imposed upon them an unseawortbv shin
was the means of Kidding them, IN all urobabili.
" OF much trouble. "Man deviseth his way,
but the Lord directeth his steps" All their adj
versity worked together for good. No efsminate
noolllty' 20 designing priests, 40 craving qover-
aoFS "ers anxious 3 join this dispised bad
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11

A RECIPE TO GET OFFICE UNDER Mr.. WA1x-
ER.-Believe Bob the man that annexed Texas:
and that he is the most wonderful little genius Of
these times. Believe that it is piece Of patriot
ism worthy of Washington or Jefferson for man
to pocket the commission Of a senator and 4 pri.
vate letter because favorite Of his own was not
the aPpolntee; believe in DR.. Gwin, and that
speculating in Choctaw and Chickasaw claims
and urging through bills Of enormites to secure
personal interest are the chief things to fit a.
man for senator of the United States. Throw
IN extras and trimmings to suit-such as plen-
ty OF abuse of the Sentinel and other papers that
speakas they should ofsuch rascality. and of the
new union Of bank and State Mr.. Walker has
perfected. Use these materials plentifulIy. and
the result will be an ofiCe. At least, this is
what has been the result with others.
VickS6urg Sentinel.
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11
TO CORRESPONDENTS

We wish some of our correspondents would
spell correctly and quote correctly. Attention
to the former would save US the trouble Of reyis
ing their orthographv, and careful observance
Of the latter would protect US from one Of three
evils, which evils are these:
lst We must publish their communications
as they are written, and have the type-Setters ab-
sed for ignorance. Or
Cd. We must refer to some fact in the report
of some Secretary of something to correct a
gross blunder about something; or
3d. We must bear the odium Of trucking to
non-sensate aspirants, for the sake Of conciIiat-
ing them.
Viewing the consequences which must result
from such indscriminate publication Of commu-
nications, We will enjon upon our correspondents
lst. To condense their ideas and trim off all
suPerfuities, ifthey wish them read by sensible
men.
I'd. To study Comly's SpelIipg-book.
Sd. To reod at least half as much as they
write
BY complying with the above rules they will
save US much trouble.
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11

ofdebt, which so recently hung over the nation?
They are all extinguishod by the operations Of
that wise Wing Tariff policy which has paid of
this immense debt, and put a surplus Of eight
millions ofdollars in the Treasury, without ''rais-
ing the price Of bagging and rope, or in any way
iniuring the interests Of Southern planters!
Mississippians! will you listen to the faIaci-
Gus arguments ofthose who ask you to aid in the
destruction Of this benefcenstarif, and give to
Britain the Free Trade which she desires?
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11
ISAAC N. DAVIS.

The Mississippian, in a recent alIusion to the
nominees Of the Wing meeting, at jackson, asks
what Gen Bradford and Isaac N. Davis will
think. The following letter, which we copy
from the Southron, shows what Dauis thinks:
PANoLA County, August is. 1916.
Dear Sir-The ticket recommended by the
Wing meeting on the 5th inst, at Jackson, will
doubtless be received by every whig in the State
better one could not have been presented.
and for one, i shall receive my warmcst sup.
port.
Headed as it is, by a standard-bearer Of the
same family with the patriotic and gifted PAT.
rick Henry Of Virginia, it cannot fail to alarm
the opposition and inspirit our friends AL.
though our banner is tattered and torn, still we
should ever keep it ahoat, rallying to man,
under It's ample folds. ''The race is not always
TO the swift, nor the battle to the strong;'' and,
if the same patriotic ardor and noble disinter.
estedneSs shall continue to characterize the
wings Of Mississippi for which they have here
tofore been SO distinguished, that flag will vet
be seen waving in triumph over the ramparts of
our Capital. 'He whose cause is Just is dou
bly, armed, and though beaten down upon a
hundred battle fields, still should we rally our
forces, boldly face the foe, and proclaim our
principles
Having been assigned a prominent position
by the wings during last years canvass. 10 the
uttcrmost Of my feeble abilities, endeavored
to sustain their doctrines and promote their
cause, In the ranks, now, am again ready
and willing to do similar service
In the Mississippian, published day or two
after the Wing meeting in Jackson, the question
is asked ''How will Gen. Bradford and ]. N.
Davis, Of Pamela, like thus to be thrust aside?"
For myself, you know | wrote, declining anv
nomination the party might see proper to tender |
me. If however, I had been desirous TO run
for Office, and had made everv effort to get |
recommendation from the Whig meeting. |
should still be satisfied and heartily approve the |
present ticket. The most Objectionable Of all |
is doubtless more deserving his position than / |
would have been. As for Gen. Bradford, those |
who know him, will at once say, that his noble
ana d'sIn ferested services, heretofore rendered
to the wings will be full answer to the inter.
rogatory. Gen. Bradford is not whig for office: |
be has higher and holier incentive than the |
''spois."
! hope soon to see list of appointments for
zen. Henry and the candidates for Congress.
Your friend, ISAAC N. Davis
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11

Had their circumstances been more favorable.
with such they would have been beset. A little
handful Of poor adventurers Obliged to borrow
the means at Onerous rates, with which to paw
the expenses Of their vOyage-disappOinted IA
their outset, by having twice to put back, on ac-
count ofthe unworthiness Of the @SpeedweIP,-
detained by adverse winds on their voyage, until
they were oyertaken by winter-landed contrary
to expectation upon the ice-clad rocks, on the
coast of "Cape Cod Bay''-"weak and weary
from the voyage, poorly armed, scantily provi-
stoned, without shelter, without means, and sur
rounded by hostile tribes" in the month Of De-
cember-who could have calculated upon success
undersuch circumstances? Yet not all this could
discourage this band Of noble-hearted pilgrims,
whose trust was in an almighty arm, and whose
purpose was not hastily made, and not more has
tly to be abandoned, which was in the following
language: "In the name Of God, amen; we, whose
names are underwTitten, the loyal subjects ofour
dread Sovereign, King James, having underta-
ken, for the glory Of God and advancement ofthe
christian faith, and honor of our King and conn.
try, voyage to plant the first colony in the Nor
thern part Of Virginia, do, BY these presents, So
iemnly and mutually, in the presence Of God,
and Of one another, covenant and combine our
selves together into civil body polite, for our
better ordering and preservation, and furtherance
o. the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to
enact, constitute and frame Just and equal laws,
ordinances, acts, constitutions and Offices, frop
time to time, as shall be thought most convent
ent for the general good Of the colony Unto
which we promise all due submission and obe-
dience."
Such was the agreement made by forty-one Of
these suffering pilgrims before placing their feet
upon the land oftheir future adoption.
On the Goth Dec, 1920, they landed on Ply
mouth rock The suffered much from the in
clemency Ofthe winter, and by the opening Of
Spring they had lost half their number by death;
and amongst the rest their governor. Added to
these trials was the frequent attacks Of the IN
dams, whose mode Of warfare was calculated to
produce horror in the minds Of all True to their
purpose, however, this now very small band O.
dods servants, trusting in him for sustenance
md protection, continued to exert themselves in
improving their new homes, and cultivatng this
lew soil,
an thus particular in giving some Of the cir
connected with the originalsettlement
{ New England, for reasons that will appear in
le prosecution of my subject NJ.
Rocky Springs, Sept. la 1916.
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11
CLASSIFICATION
BRITIsH PEIILANTHR0pY

The enlightened and tender-hearted govern.
ment Of Great Britain, which, with an argus eve
watches over anaprotects the poor Of all nations
ereePt her Oao'l, has recently been making inuui-
riss through her Coasuls resident in tie United
States, respecting negro slavery in this country.
Mr. Walsh, the European correspondent Of the
National lntelligencer, has seen several oftbe
reports Of these Consuls, which have been sub
lnitted to Parliament, in which "they report that
the slaves are well conditioned, well treated pro-
iifc lOng-lived--al that the laboring classes are
not in Europe"
We hope that these replies are sufficient to
satisfy England that her sympathy is not needed
here, and that she may now find time to improve
the condition Of her own starving poor, until the
outPourings Of her charity and benegoIence rem
der them as conteHted and happy as American
Nsgross.
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11

CnINEsz SILK COTrON.-A bale Of this dis
criptiOn Of cotton was received the day before
Yesterday, by Messrs. VIM. LaughHn & Co.,
GraVieF street We have seldom, If ever, seen
cotton ofso fine texture. and so lengthy a Sta
pie, as IN the sample we took from this bale
II has hne, glossy appearance, and remar-
kaDie toughness, TO which peculiarlties, and its
having been produced from the Chinese seed. IL
owes ITS distinctive name. It was grown unon
the plantation Of DR.. George w. McElratb. of
Warrenton, Mi, who, wo understand has if.
Teen acres planted with the same kind Of seed.
II affords as much pleasure 10 notice sucb ev;.
dence Of improvements which arc making in ,ha
cultivation Of our great southern staple t Is
IN this way that the planter Of the Unite Sletes
can secure 70 himself the monopoly Of eoftol
the leading English journals now complain so
eltteriy. II they pay more attention to the
qua than to the quantity Of the cotton thew
produce, their reward will be greater, whether
gefersOniQn
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11
A TRUE PICTURE OF MISSISSIPPI IO-
COFOCOISM

The most correct description we have seen Of
the present dominant party which, to gain the
miserable ends of private ambition, has drag
ged down our State from her former high posi-
ton, and made her name by-word and reproach,
isfound in an article copied in the last Southern
Reformer, from the Aberdeen, Miss, Advertiser,
a Loc9foco paper. The writer says:
"McNuH has created democracy but it is a
democracy Of the most inveterate malignacv.
cruel sneer, ana atrocioUs scorn, thatwould make
the pOpulace but another name for all above it
IN intelligence, industry, virtue, and sobrety.
stocks and stones only to be thrown down and
to rear upon its ruins wild anarchy and unlimit-
ed power. His democracy looks to an overthrow
OF the established order of things, as the most di-
rect path to emolument and power. Wherever
there is tumult, suffering and oppression. this
sort of democracy can and will suck sustenance.
There is no philosophy more false than the con-
ception that public evils are independent ofindi-
vidual excitement The history of every period
Of great public calamity engraved upon the re-
cords OF humanity, points out with unerrinp GER
tainty some actual leader OF the evil. some pro9i-
gate originator of the discomfort. To snrpad
this discomfort through the community, and to
sow the seeds so that future calamity NAV arise
requires talent and ability of no ordinary kind.
These notorious inocuators of political pesfi-
lence, swarm, incubate, and carry their eggs to
every corner Of the country-from these s6ring
those materials which work out public mischief.
No Wing pen could have drawn a more cor
rect picture of the Democracy which now curses
our State, than is thus given By locofoco.-
Such is the Democracy which the Wings seek
to overthrow, and which, if we mistake not the
signs Of the times, will soon pass away, and only
be remembered with loathing and contempt
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11

Gour neighbor Of the Correspondent says
be has omitted several editorials, part of which
are aimed at US, because he had not time to set
them in types. Very well, we can easily re-
strain our curiosity until they appear in his next
Il, however, they are as green as most Of his ta-
riff efusions, they will become too much wither-
ed for use.
We hope their length will not preventive pub
lication Of JEFF Davis letter, which, we perceive
he has not yet found room for.
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11
MORE TROUBLE FOR THE LoCos.

The precious scheme concocted at Jackson
to divide the whig party Of tile river counties, BY
making the Briscoe Bill amendment test uues-
ton during the present canvass, has not only
failed most signaIIy, but will, on the contrary,
prove sad stumbling block in the way of Lo-
cofocoism.
Sice the publication of Col JET. Davis famous
letter, various attempts have been made to hush
up the agitation Of this questions but in vain AL
though strenuous efforts have been used to con-
vince the unsatisfed portion Of the locooco party
that there was really no difference Of opinion be-
tween Col. Davis and themselves, sundry wri-
ters, such as "Coke,' and others, have proved the
contrary. To increase the confusion, Col. Tho
mas E. Robins, an influential democrat Of War
ren' has published, in the Vicksburg Sentinel.
long and ably written address to the voters of
Warren. in which he boldly defends Mr.. Davis
and his letter, and assails the Briscoe Bill with
powerful forceof argument, which few can equal.
Col Robins is a bold and Independent man.
who cannot be restrained by party drill from say
ing just what he Thinks and this address of his
gives the locos Of his county great uneasiness.
1t is asthough bomb-shell had exploded in their
midst. The address is in great demand, and we
regret that its extreme length prevents our re-
publication Of it, for the qualification Of our rea-
ders.
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11

PA Camp-meeting will commence on the
4th ofOct next, at the Magnolia Camp-ground,
about miles East of Grand Gull, near the
Vicksburg and Grand Gulf road, and about the
same distance Northwest Of Port Gibson. The
public generally are invited to attend.
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11
PENITENTTARY LABOR

The following circular, addressed to the me-
chanics ofPort Gibson, was handed us Yesterday
for publication.
We heartily approve Of the suggestions which
it contains, and hope the mechanics Of Claiborne
will notvote for any Legislative candidate who is
opposed to Penitentiary Reform. Some Of the
convicts in our State prison are learningthe trade
of brick-laying, others are being made black
smiths Of, others are carpenters, &c. It is too
bad, we think, that the honest and intelligent
mechanics Of our State should be brought into
competition with degraded criminals. The pre-
sent odious system calls loudly for reform.
The Louisiana Penitentiary has been leased
to a Kentuckian, who employs the convicts in
the manufacture of Bagging and Rope, and we
earnestly recommend the adoption Of a similar
policy in this State
TO THE MECHANICS OF THE STATE
OF MISSISSIPPI.
The Columbus Trades Union Society Fan
association of Mechanics respectfully cali your
attention to the present injurious system Of en-
ploying the convicts in our State Penitentiarv
"A system which sends forth upon our commn-
nifty, the Mechanics particularly-the scum and
otEscodring Of the earth. Felons who have serv-
ed the term Of their sentence, and during such
service have necessarily obtained some knowl-
edge OF Mechanical art or trade,-are turned
loose by this State monopoly, and where not
known, are consequently placed upon an equali-
ty with the Industrious and competent Mechanic
This is an evil which needs only the attention
OF our citizens 70 be remedied let us therefore
press the subject upon our candidates for the
Legislature, as on the portion Of them that may
be elected will devove the power Of changing a
system OF which we so justly complain
We would be gratifed to learn that all refec-
ting well disposed citizens of this State are fully
awake to the Importance of this question:
Should the above coincide with your views, we
beg leave to suggest the publication Of this cir
cular in the newspapers Of your county ANY
communication on the subject may be directed
to the Secretary Of the Columbus Trades Union
Society.
Please inform us whether there are any Me-
chanlcal Associations in your county,
COLUMBUS, Mss, September, Ist 1915.
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11
COMMERCIAL.

From the New Orleans Tropic Of Saturday
last we copy the following statement Of the Cot
ton market.
COTTON.-Ther receipt since the lst inst.
amount to 6,9O7 bales; exports. I.547: leaving ;
stock on hand and on shpboard, nd cleared. Of
1858 bales. There has been a fair enquiry this
week, but buyers do not eViuce disposition. as
yet, to enter the market to any great extent; the
stock is consequently accommodating on hand
The scarcity ofvessels, which causes higher rates
OF freights, and decline in exchange, both ope-
rate unfavorably on the market The sales Of
the week amount to about 1900 bales. Prices
are still somewhat irregular, but our quotations
embrace about the general range for new cot
tons; there is none Of the old crop remaining,
worthy Of notice.
IKnnnnnr orr : r.c.r----..
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11

GJThose Of our readers who sometime since
enjoyed hearty laugh over the story entitled
Swallowing Oysters alive" will find match
for it in the "Yankee in DISTRESS which we pub
lish on the first page Of to-day's paper
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11

JMr. Stiles, U. S. Charge to Austria, has
appointed n. ?. Willis, Secretary and qttacas to
the Embassy. We are truly glad Of it, for not
withatanding the apparent frivolity which some
times appears in his writings, we believe that he
possesses as noble a head and heart as our coun-
try can boast. The enemies Of Willis are nu-
merous, and their attemptedridicule is noisy and
frequent. Soitis with the puppies who bark at
the moon.
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11

The Agricultural Society Of South CaroI;,.
met at Newbury on the Both ult. The Sa,,tI
Calohnian says that the reality exceeded apv
thing that had been promised by the friends of
Agricultural enterprise. The display Of fancv
work By the ladies was fine, and the eattIs
show was superb The address before The Soei.
ety was delivered BY Judge Butler.
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11
MEETING OF PLANTERS

a meeting Of planters, to adopt measures for
the reduction offreghts on cotton, will be held
at the Court House, on Saturday next. All plan
Sers are requested to attend.
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11

d TWeare authorised toannounce Gen. STE
PIIEN COOKE, Of Columbus, as candidate for
the office ofChancellorofthe State of Missssippi.
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11
HERALD FOR ONE DOLLAR.

We offer the Herald to new subscribers, from
this period to the lst ofDecember, for one dollar
IN Advance.
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11

Nothing can stay Yankee enterprise. The
steamer Hard Times arrived at Louisville XIV.
last s1 week witha cargo Of ice from Boston Via.
New Orleans. '''''
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11

GTA vein ofiet black Marble, susceptible of a
very high polish, has been discovered near ST.
Louis.
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11

a correspondent says it was SO warm at New
69uryport, the other day, that a lady heated ber
flat-Ifons sufficiently hot, BY setting them On
sasd, e iron hey elotAes with them. we can't
Port-Gibson herald., 1845-09-11

FENITENTIARY LABoR.-The mechanics Of Lit.
!Ie sle hoek' Arkansas, have formed themsslass
INTO Mechanic association. for thesrr
q Their own interest; against Tie
cy q convict labor. 1,ho couirrfl
factuie of Sal