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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-08

ANEcDoTE or Mr.. PoLK.-The follow.
ing story, says the Memphis Enquirer il
told by Col. Polk of himself and will no
doubt, lose much Of its piquancy, when de-
prlyed Of that inmitable esprit of manner
with which he knows SO well to point an
anecd1to;
"At The outset Of the political career Of
the President elect, he was candidate 10
represent Maury county in tho State Lee
gsature. That county had been repre-.
senied for many years previously by law.
yers, and the fact that the young candidate
belonged to the legal profession, was Sc
rionsly urged as an objection against him
BY his competitor, who was Turner. The
Colonel determined TO meet The question
boldly, and take issue upon it. Having
prepared himself with pathetic appeal on
the subject, he repaired 10 one OF his ap-
poinimenis, where large crowd had as
sembled to witness the discussion between
the candidates. The Colonel was the first
to take tho stand On tho sfeps OF tho
stand, Immediately below him, SAT a large,
fat, good humored old farmer, Familiarity
known as Uncle Billy Green. Uncle Bii.
ly paid particularly good attention until
The Colonel came to that part Of his
speech, where, 10 answer to the objections
urged against him, be alluded, most glow.
ngly, 10 bis profession
although, fsllow.ciiizens,'' said he. II
cannot, Ike my competitor, boast Of be-
longing 10 that high and honorable class of
community which forms the bone and siu-
CIV Of The nation--lhe horny.handed aud
nob.e.hcare1 farmers Of Tho country: at
though, continued bo, with increasing AMI
nation end kudIng paih1s, cannot claim
thc honor Of being tiIIef Of tho soil, vel.
as member NJ tho bar, as an advocate.
eau truly DECLARE that my tongue 4, nv
plough acd 10y hoe, and ms head IS nv
1au ani nay cub.--"Yos, said Uncle BIZ
Iy' looking op and speaking at tho TOP OF
hi. voice. "Co.ouei, and reckon your bel,
y b your meul-houscw Tho crowd went
INTO conyuhIors unely Billy rolled oH of
uo .'ePssol lhc omior yspua'ap4 ha
"'a"y.r ptceh' lr5m .ha hour"
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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-08

WHERE'S THERE WINDMILL-What
a pity II IS that so much noble rage and
patriotic ardor as tho Native Americans
arc displaying, should all be wasted with.
out an enemy to spend il on! They lay
down one or two seIf.eviden propositions
that no body ever dreamed OF disputing,
and keeping their more questionable dog.
mas entirely out Of sight, hois, these up,
and profess to be willing to wade through
fire aud brlmstono--blood, thunder and
destruction if they are not admitted 49,
They seem to imagine that few truth,
which nobody has questioned for the las,
hundred years have just been discovered
by themselves, and that the whole COM
bIned powers Of the oarlh--und Of the re.
gions under the earth were led on by most
powerful MerIins and coniurors in tho
guiso Of a few poor Paddys in deadly ar.
ray against them. Here are couple of
paragraphs from the late manifesto of n
parcel OF these wiseacres, who proclaimed
themselves ounces by ridiculous parody
on the Declaration of Independence, and
~ ~ A'''f'N'N va Ahbt Hithl lnhlTutIltnl,
in as much as TO use their own words
"they have added to the wisdom of their
fathers the experience Of sons"
" Freomen have no alternatives. Ami.
mated by the spirit that inspired our Fla.
Tiers, VIC throw our Banner to the winds.
Our motto,
"The Home Of the Fee, or the Tomb Of the
Brnv@.D
Shall be our only Observation-Disclosures
donco our only goal--Americnns our
heirs, 10 whom shall descend the inlcrl.
lance bequeathod US by patriot sires.
=" Tho blood Of our Fathers cries from,
the ground--Sons Of patriot sires, scorn
to be slaves Americans rule yoursclyes
proclaim to the minions of Europe yoar
determination to be free.n
Gods and little fishes! Won't sonebo-
dy run against these fellows that are fired
of their Ilyes--or just try to make slaves
of them so as to work of all this surplus
stcam?-I Sentinel.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-08
Number A.

sincere desire to preserve the general
peace, aud IN view OF the present condi.
ton OF Mexico, the Executive, resting up.
on ITS integrity, and not fearing but that
the judgment OF the world will duly an.
preclalo the motives, abstains from re.
commenting to Congress resort 10 mea-
snros OF redress, and contents itself with
re.urglng upon that body prompt and i'm.
mediate action upon the subject of An
neXailon. By adopting that measure, tho
United States will be in the exercise of an
undoubiod right; and if Mexico, not ro
gardlng that torboarance, shall aggrayate
tho injustice of her conduct by dcclara-
Ton OF war against them, upon her head
will rest all the responsibility.
JOHN TYLER.
Washington, Dee 10, lS4i.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-08

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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-08

With the opening Of the new year, we
salute our patrons by rendering them the
frs, number Of the fourteenth volume of
iho Miasi-sIppinn We hoi expected 20
have presented the "oII ship with now
rigging anl broader canvass az ihs time,
bui ibe materials necessary 20 havc done
Do have noi yei reached us. A delay OF O.
week or lwn, wi., $50 know be- overlook.
oi hy our friends Their disappointment
can1d De- 0rCa'crialnguu. MuiUippm
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THE TRUE SPIRIT

We extract the following article from that capital
paper, "The Nashville Union" The resolutions,
which we shall publish tomorrow, are in admirable
course that is too rash, and one that is too yield
ing. They are willing to negotiate, they deprecate
war, but they deprecate still more the sacrifice Of
the rights and honor of our country. II is one of
the most suspicious features of this meeting, that 1t
presents both parties, without any regard to party
lines united in supporting the honor of their coun-
try:
"TExAs OREsos MEETNo.--The meeting called last
week for the purpose OF giving expression to the popular
mind in regard to the Oregon and Texas questions
held on Saturday IN the chamber OF the House Of Repre-
sentaves That spacious hall was crowded to overflow.
ing and glad observe that both political PARTIES
well ah he meeting wa; called by the
but they invited all to attend who in favor of sustaining
the President In the present crisis and was right for the
wings to feel themselves embraced in this call There
nothing in It OF party poics-t was national meet
ing, an American assembage, regardless Of minor do
nestle divisions The chairman Of the meeting dem
and he promptly announced the character OF the
proceeding whereupon two secretaries appointed
one wing and the other democrat.
THE resolutions affirm our title to Oregon in explicit
language and give the strongest the President
in maintaining that title They deprecste approve
the continuance OF negotiations but when rights
last resort The resolutions, however another col
| umn and speak for themselves
"The sentiments contained in the resolutions and those
expressed by the various speaket such
American citizens conscious of their rights and resolve
maintain them They were cordially and warmly respond.
eenga deep and hearty devotion to the honor and best
interests of the country
1.-The President may assured that the people Of Ten
nessee heartily with him in the present crisis They
warmly approve the stand he has taken upon the Oregon
question They prepared to support him every pos
sibe in sustaining title to the entire territory
They would avoid war If i can be done honorably and
without surrenderng any of rights but il the
come In order to our territory and our honor
nvioate he may calculate with confidence upon deter
mined and efficient support from the chisaroh citizens of
his State The patriotic sons Of patriot sres have in
herted the galantry and love of country which have dis
nguished as the volunteer State No domestic party
divisions will be found in conflict with foreign power
we will present unbroSen front We say then to the
President and saying leak the sentiment of Ten.
Stand firmly the position which you have taken;
let all negotiations be prosecuted with the pre-
sevaon Of title and honor, and when negotiation
has proved unavaing and war must come the
result and the of the Hickory State ready for the
conflict lt a
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RuMoR.-.The New Orleans Courier Of the Goth
(by this evenings southern maiI,) states the ar
rival on that morning. at New Orleans, of the Mex
lean schooner Relampago, from Vera Cruz, which
port she left on the 10th inst.
She is said to have been chartered at high price,
to bring dispatches from the British minister at
Mexico to the British minister at Washington.
Mr.. Johnson is the bearer of them, and intended to
take his departure for Washington that same morn
ing.
The "Courier" says:
"Tho Reampago brings report tina. the Mexican gov.
eminent has positively declared against the United
states. We make this statement as we received IT. with
out vouching for the accuracy OF the II may be
true or may be false II Mexico has declared war
odd that Mexican captain knowing the fact would trust
his vessel in the waters of the United States where she
liable according his story seizure and condem
nation'
[The whole story wants confirmation. Letters
have been officially received here from New Or.
leans, stating the report but not in positive terms
Union.
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ONE OF THE WING ORGANS.

The following extraordinary revelations from
the last "Richmond Whig," are calculated to excite
as much Indignation surprise This was the
Journal which was principally employed, during the
tast campaign, raising against the republicans Of
Virginia the bumbug clamor that they were con-
cerned with few ultra politicians in South CaroIi-
ma, in plotting the dissolution Of our blessed Union.
The assertion was secuted by the whole republican
party of the State and no one was more open and
bold in diserediting such cbimera than the present
wing delegate elect Of the city of Richmond, James
Lyons, esq. And now we see this same press put
ing forth the following hasty indscreet, gratu'tou'
predictions;
But the coat must be cut according the CLOTH and moth
ing Is indubtabe the eye Of historic experience
than that Virginia either her rank In the Union
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OBITUARY.

The Charleston Courier announces the death
of John Campbell, esq, at his residence i'm MARI
borough district, on the 10Th instant, from hem
orrhage of the lungs He was for many years dis.
tingushcd member Of Congress from the Peedec dis
trict but at the last election declined being candi-
date on account of i'll health. He graduated at the
South Carolina College in the year 1919, member
of the remarkable class of which the Rev. Thomas
House Taylor and c. G. Memminger, esq, took the
chief distinctions, and which gave to Congress all,
or nearly ALL at the same time, the Hon. Franklin
III. Emore, the Hon. William X. Clowney, the
Hon. John p. Richardson, and the lsmented subject
Of this notice, from this State, together with the
Hon. Mark A. Cooper, from Georgia, and the Hon.
Dixon III. Lewis, from Aiabama.-the ast-named,
however, after time, joining and graduating with
the class of 1920"
In the Mobile Register we see stated the death of
very old and popular citizen, John b. Hogan, of
Mobile The Register says Colonel Hogan was
gallant officer during the late war, and served the
government with much energy in the last Creek
war in this State. He has represented this county
repeatedly in the State legislature, and was for a
number Of years collector Of this port. An ardent,
brave, warm-hearted man, always decided, un-
compromising party man, he had devoted friend
ships, and made bitter enmities. The last are, we
trust, buried in his tomb The first win long pre-
serve the memory Of his good qualities in the
bosoms of his numerous friends.n
Richmond Enquirer.
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dcnce of the republic of Paraguay Il had sus.
ained after oil, more decent independence than that
of its neighbors, tho Braziians, whom we honou
with charge d'affaires. Let the next Congress
acknowledge them, and authorize the President to
send commercial agent there, 10 make the acquaint
ance of Don Antonio Lopez, the President, who has
a likeness of the steam ship Neptune hanging up
in his hall, and sits upon Baltimore cane-made
chairs.
The English have already had commercial
traveller at his court, who told his exceency, as
they bad no slaves in Paraguay, England would
admit their produce into Great Britain at a less
duty than the same articles (sugar and cotton
grown by slave labor How very free were the
people under DR.. Francia His excelency, how
ever, never looks in trade beyond Nembuco, and
very suspicious Of foreigners; thinks about well
y not little better, of the people of the United
States than any others, not thinking il likely we
shall aim TO annex his territory to our Union, OF
mediate conquests in that quarter of the world
The writer states that Bonpland, the botanist "a
long imprisoned ny DR.. Francia, 10 still living IN
the Corrientes, and devoting his time to raising
cattle, sheep, &c.
The British ship Mersey, Capt. Carl, six weeks
from Cork bound in ballast to Quebec intending q
put in here last Wednesday morning, to land 81:
emigrant passengers, went ashore on the south
woodlands of New Jersey. All the passenger,
and crew have been taken off, and good deal o
the property of the ship saved; but the vessel vii
be total loss. Rs
The ship Superb is in from Liverpool, after
long passage of forty-fve days. She brought 26l
| emigrant passengers.
The tendency Of stocks is downwards to-day
They arc to per cent. lower than on Saturday
Few purchasers appear in the market. Exchange
and markets without material change Good whea
commands from u to 81 10, &c.
3, r. m---The bark "Adoria," Captain Brown
has arrived to-day from Sierra Leone, Africa, in 81
days. A brgantine vessel with ATS slaves on board
had been captured by her Majesty's ship Wasp
and carried into Sierra Leone A large Briziliar
vessel, with 600 slaves board, was also capturet
| by the British vessel of war "Albatross." Abou
one hundred Of the slaves had died since their cap
ture.
Governor Roberts, of Monrovia, had made an i'm
portan purchase of territory and settled an old dis
pute between certain tribes.
Much sickness had prevailed on board the United
States ship "Prebe, seventeen deaths having beer
reported. On the United States ship "Truxton'
there were only few on the sick list.
The books for three million of stock of the Erie
railroad, authorized by the late act ofthe legislature
will be opened tomorrow. M EtW s&
Captain Shultz, highly respectable and worthy
man, and for many years a commander of steam
boats, died to-day, Of consumption. The steam.
boats in port have their flags at half mast.
II is said Polly Bodine's case will be argued in
the supreme court of this State next week.
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OFFICIAL.
NAVY DEPARTMENT.

at Mesurado Roads, 4th March, l845.
"The weather is very warm; the thermometer
ranges in the cabin, well shaded, between $40 and
500 Farenhet. The tornado season is commencing;
we have already experienced several, accompanied
by much lightning and torrents of rain, but not
much wind.
"The officers and crew, so far, enjoy good health
and spirits"
Ertraci from letter ofe 9Th March, at The place.
at is my intention to sail to-day or tomorrow to
leeward touching at all points of interest along the
coast far south the southern limit of the sta-
tom and further south, should it be necessary"
No dispatches received at this department by the
late arrival from the coast of Africa, or from Vera
Cruz.
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FRoM VERA CRuz.--We have received by the
barque Eugenia, Capt. Biscoe, papers from Vera
Cruz three days later Than had previously reached
us by way Of New Orleans
4 They contain, however, no news Of the slightest
importance.
fairs from Texas, on his way from Vera Cruz to
Mexico, crossing the mountains, was robbed of all
his money and papers, and obliged TO return to
Texas. S S fsg t
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IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.

The English frigaie Thames arrived at Havana
on The 18th inst. She brought news seven days later
rom Mexico than that received here ty the Gre
dictates from Vera Cruz of April 80, and from
the city of Mexico Of the 26th. We give the fol-
lowing extracts from the Faro Industrial of Ha-
vana. iotf t
-, The Vera Cruzano and other journals say the
lexlan government addressed propositions to that
VI Mexico on the subject of acknowledging the in.
dependence of the republic; and some Of the papers
say the propositions were favorably received. On
me list April they were taken into consideration by
s ne chamber Of Deputies at the suggestion Of the
secretary Of Foreign Affairs, who requested that the
executive be authorized to hear the offers Of Texas
~ order to conclude treaty that would be honora-
NC 70 Mexico, submitting the result to the examine
ton of Congress.
ms motion excited warm debates, and all the
yIu'as are hostile to any negotiation not based on
"e re-incorporation Of Texas with Mexico.
quo OF The journals contains an article which de-
ales that the minister Of the interior had published
- memorial importing that it would be no disgrace
" eler upon negotiation for the acknowledgment
~ ieHlan Independence. The writer of the article
England. '" " '''e n'h's'er' 'he hnser VI
80 ne ~ iollowing is communication from the Mexi-
ds, i ee TO Congress- on the proposal of Pres
g., ;narI The affairs Of Texas are so important and
~. stsey Claim the Consideration of Congress and
responsiii,, .ha. we cannot without mourning heavy
prepsre Ir posPone the resolution have taken, 10
honor and which shall reconcile the
sembsd interests Of Mexico The Executive having as.
and msd ~ number OF troops on the frontier
ph the desa 81 tne resources in lis power to
ness N s OBJECT and being occupied with the husi-
1e laid before Congress Tor lis per sees no other
the po,i, at o. persstiug in maintaining the republic In
sRU VH ai becoming her power and sovereignty
prop,r S have arisen which render not only
NAV prsys, n, to enter upon negotiations which
TbrE ~ IN me annexation Of Texas the United states
bh ~ he hrst place Of the war which must inevitably
wbich sWeen Mexico and the American republic for
Wbich hco Is not prepared; and reflect on the evils
made ,ho an rupture would bring upon Texas has
, nrl advance; and his eminence the President I'D
andh uspy penetrated with the importance of his duty
of o. unanimous resolution this subject
mat the executive should adopt no final dcterm
the concurrence first obtained OF the Con.
ne o. opinion that under these circumstances he
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From the New York Sun, May ~.
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO--PROBABL
RESTORATION OF SANTA ANNA.

By the arrival at this port yesterday of the bark
Eugenia, Captain Biscoe, we have our files from
Vera Cruz to the I'd instant, inclusive.
The United States squadron, consisting of the
steamer Princeton and other vessels under the COM
mand of Commodore Stockton, had arrived at Vera
Cruz few days before the sailing of the Eugena,
The usual friendly salutes were exchanged between
the squadron and the Mexican Notifications.
The British minister for Texas had arrived at
Vera Cruz in vessel of war from Galveston, and
proceeded by express to the city of Mexico
The friends of Santa Anna are rapidly extending
their influence throughout the republic; and his
toration to power is looked upon as highly proba-
BILE, if not certain. Among the causes which have
tended to produce this extraordinary change in pub
lie opinion, the late earthquake may be ranked first
in importance, the clergy having preached upon 1t as
an evidence of the wrath of Heaven towards the
people of Mexico, for their ingratitude to great
chief The influence of Senior Almonte, the former
private secretary to Santa Anna, and late minister
in the United States, has also been exered in favor
of the fallen President The next arrival may bring
us accounts Of Santa Annals peaceable restoration
to power In the mean time the acting government
has sent to Texas an uliimatum, offering independ-
ence, guaranteed by France and England, provided
Texas rejects annexation; which offer being, de faco,
recognition ofindependence, will be rejected; and
the present government of Mexico, becoming un-
popular at home, abdicates in favor of Santa Anna.
Texas then comes into the Union.
Ii is the fault of the Mexicans themselves if they
do not select better to preside over them. We
have no wish TO cavil with their selection; nor is il
our business to dictate to them.
The earthquake Of 18th April was disastrous in
the interior. The Villa de Rio Blanco was left a
mass Of ruins and half of the inhabitants were over
whelmed by the opening Of the earth. Frightful
chasms opened and closed alternately in the streets,
swallowing the inhabitants as though huge monsters
were feasting upon human beings.
The Mexican Congress remained in session. The
President had proposed loan Of three millions of
dollars to meet the expenses Of war with the UNI
ted States, should Texas agree to annexation. The
people are exceedingly anxious for a war with the
Limited States ~.
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The President, the Secretaries of the Treas
ury and Of the Navy, and the Attorney General,
with their respective families, visited Mount Yer
non to-day by land, and expected, Of course, to
return this evening.
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A letter was received by last evenings wester,
mail, by gentleman in this city, with the super
scription and frank Of Gen. Jackson, postmarke.
the Goth.
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Columbia Horticultural Society.--The
members Of the society are requested to meet at
the City Hall, on Saturday next at o'clock, p. m.
A general attendance ofthe society ID required as
much business of importance viii b brought before
them. By order
May %