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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09
NEW POSTAGE LAW.

"IIaviog facilities for neat Weighing,
hive taken tho pains TO ascertain how
much may be- included Ia halt an ounce,
which, is the maximum for a single letter
and which may be sent within 400 miles
for five cents. have weighed six yarie
lies of writing-paper, three Of lciier-Pa'
per, and three Of foolscap, and two kinds
Of developments, large and small. The
result here TO be stated Is the weight Of a
single sheet, on an average Of ten sheets
Of each kind. The papers are all Of
good quality, and such as we are oil used
10, for size and weight.
Lettor-paper, first variety, 1876 grains
do second do 1874
do third do 1871
FooIrap.papcr, first do III
do second do 100
do third do III
Small envelope, 40 grains. Large en-
vclope, so grains.
Waters, usual size; one grain. Seal
ing wax, usual quantity, 8 grains.
The ensuing deductions are based upon
the heaviest paper to keep within the
mark. An ayoirdupois half ounce is
2lsi grains. We may therefore send as
a single letter,
!. One and half sheets Of letter pa
per, sealed with wax or wafer.
Q. One sheet OF do. with large or small
envelope; wax or wafer.
Q. Ono sheet Of foolscap, with small
envelope, sealed with wafer.
a. One sheet Of letler-paper, with a
quarter eagle q SOY enclosed, and SO.
cured wiih'wax.
s. Half sheet leiter-paper, or light
foolscap, with half eagle enclosed, Sc
cured and sealed with waters.
0, A sheet Of lettcr-paper may contain
dime and half, or half sheet may
contain quarter dollar.
7. A sheet Of letter-paper may enclose
seven bank notes and be sealed with wax;
or three bank notes, and the whole in an
envelope"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09
To the Public.

|HvHE subscriber is engaged In con.
structing Horse GRIST MILLS,
which he assures the public win perform
as well as gin gearing and team will permit.
His plan Of construction combines SIM
rLicIry and STRENGTH, which he fiattcrs
himself constitute the superiority Of his
mills, beings entirely under the govern
ment Of the most ordinary farm hands,
avoiding all complicatedness Of machinery
and tenderness OF construction.
The performance Of my mills is in pro-
portion to the capacity Of gearing and
team. have found them varying from
% 10 4 bushels Of good meal per hour--in
many instances more. deliver, put 10
operation, and give satisfactory trial Tor
$S0-prices ia proportion for larger Sizes
Specimens 10 be seen at farms off,
DR.. Sykes,
Maj, Bennett, s' ""'"
NJ, Crawford,
James !sn, anaghes,l Wins,on CO.
Phillips g. Brock, Oktibbeha co.
Capt. J. II. Wilson,
M Ma,iss. S Sen, csrsll G.
n. B. Persons examining those speci.
mems will find difference in performance
the cause will be detected Ia gearing and
teaming. j. s. CLARK,
Prairie Hill, p. O., Lopades co. MI.
March 20, lsi5 l5-3m
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09

HNO all persons interested in The land
and tenemenls Of John Davidson
decd, especially the west half south cas-
quarter and south west quarter, and cas-
hulf north west quarter, and south half o
west hall of north west quarter section
35; south east quarter and south half OF
east half OF north east quarter, and south
east half south west quarter section "a, in
township 81, range east.
TAKE NOTICE That at the June term
next Of The Probate Court Of Carroll coun-
ty, we will apply Tor an order TO sell said
land for the purpose Of paying the debts
of said estate, when and where You can
attend and shew cause TO the contrary, il
any you can.
JAMES HEATH,
DAVID G.. DAVIDSON,
Adm'rs Of estate of Jao. Daridson, decd.
April IA, ls45. 1886.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09
Esnportant to Carpenters.

I'm Undersigned, a committee, VIII
receive proposals for building a
Church in the town of Carrollton. Per-
sons wishing to undertake will be shown
the plan Of the same by calling on Messrs.
Welons or Whltmore, al CarroIton.
L. r. BURTON,
JAS. WELLONS,
J. WTIITMORE.
April 80, ls45 golf
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09
TO TRAVELLERS.
FARE REDUCED 70 Ga cents per mile!

lTyHE SUBSCRIBERS respectfully in
form the public that they have Ic.
duced the Fare on all Of their Stage Lines
to 6i cents per mile. Their Coaches and
teams are good, and their Drivers steady
and accommodating. A Stage leaves
Memphis, Tenn, daily Except Sundays
for Holly Springs, Miss, there connecting
with their Tr Weekly Line, South for
Oxford, Coffceyille, Grenada, Carrolion,
Lexington, Benton, Yazoo City and Can
ton, there connecting with b. A. FISHER
| * Cos. Line 70 jackson, Miss. AT Holly
Springs, connects with their Tri-Wc Ny
Line, East for Salem and Ripley, there
connecting with Messrs. Callahan ~ Car
roit's Line 10 Tuscumbio, Ala. there con.
Meeting with the Rail Road to Decatur,
and the Stage Line to Huntsville, Ala; all
so, al Decatur connecting with the main
Eastern Line to
CHARLESTON, s. c.,
via, Somervillc, Warrenton, Jefferson, Ala,
Rome, Cassvile, Marietta, Decatur, Gov
inaton and Madison, Geo. At Holly
Springs, also, connecting with VIM. Mil
Ier's Tri- Weekly Line to Columbus, Miss,
via. Pontotoc and Aberdeen.
or Stage leaves Memphis for the South
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at
s o'clock, A. M.---For the East, on Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 8 o.
clock A. M.--Leaves Yazoo City, North,
on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, at
G o'clock, A. M.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09
Admimistrator,s Sale.

A GREDABLY to an order Of the
IN Probate Court Of Carroll county, !
will sell at public auction, 10 the highest
bidder, before the Court House door at
Carrollion, on The l4h day Of July nert,
on credit Of twelyes months, The north
west quarter section il; and an undivided
moieiy Of east hall and north west quar-
ter section IA, in township II, range |
east: belonging 10 the estate of Lindsey
9. Hall decd, for the purpose Of paying
the debts Of the estate.
A. C. HALL,
Sarriving admir- Of estate lie. Hall decd.
June IL, 1915. 26-3t
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09

PROPOSALS. for publishing, in tho
City Of Washington, daily, semi.
weekly, and weekly, Democratic Re
publican paper, to be entitled
THE UNITED STATES JOURNAL.|
BY JESSE II. DOW & co.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09

- PlRlT OF THE TIMES: A Chron-
I'D icle Of the Turf, Field Sports, Liter
ature and The Stage, embellshed with
SPLENDID steel engravings: publised every
Saturday morning, at No. Barclay
street. John Richards, proprietor, William
T.. Porter, Editor. This well known
weekly publication, which was establish
ed in 1881, by its present editor, com
menced its Thirteenth volume on the 4th
Of March, lS43. II is sheet Of the ve-
| ny largest class, containing twelve impe-
rial quarto pages, printed on linen paper
ofthe finest texture, and on good type.--
It's embclished with the largest and most
highly finished engravings on steel, ever
issued BY periodical in the United States.
The last three volumes contained superb
portraits Of the distinguished American
and imported Horses, designed 10 consti-
,tute an American Sporting Gallery, ac-
lcompanied with complete Memoirs, Civ
ling the pedigree, characteristics, and
performances ofepch, with incidental no.
tees Of their cotemporaries, &c. The
engrayings correspond III size eighteen
inches by thirteen) with those annually
published in London, Of the winners Of
Derby, Oaks, and ST. Leger, and have
been executed in line, on steel plate, ex-
lpressly for this paper, from original pic
lures, in oil, by the most eminent artists.
! The spirit Of The Times" is 80 we'll
known throughout The country us The ac-
knowledged +" Chronicle ofthe Turf, Field
Sports &c. that i il not deemed neces-
sary 10 60 into any detail Of its peculiar
characteristics.
TERMS or SUBSCRIPTION ADVERTISING.
For one years subscription FIVE Dor
Lars in advance. For advertising, per
square Of ten printed lines Cor 100 words)
One dollar for the first insertion. h
| JOHN RICHARDS, Pu5hshev.
New York, 1874.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09

Or Fare 10 Tuscumbia, Ala. $40; to De
catur $l2; 10 Huntsville, $l4,5O. Time
from Memphis to HUNTSVILLE, 3 days,
STAGE OFFICES Memphis, at CONNER
cial Hotel; Yazoo City, at Phoenix House
l.. SIMS s. BROTHERS.
March IL, 1916 l3-6m
or The Stages will hereafter pass
Carrollon, going North, on Monday, We'd
nesday, and Friday nights, at IL o'clock,
going South, on Tuesday, Thursday,
and Saturday nights, al O'clock.
/ This arrangement, will continue during
the summer and autumn. Travellers will
find the change advantageous and plea
ant, as the sultry heat of midday will
be avoided.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-09

Daily paper BY The year, in advance, 'e
Semi Weekly paper BY The year IA a. 7 7
Weekly paper BY The year,
April IS, l5l5.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12
From the Jour. Of Commerce.
WAsHIxGroS, Monday, Jan. 27t


The passage, in the House. Of the Texas
Annexation bill by an unexpected majority,
has encouraged many to believe that the meas
ure will pass the Senate.
The character of the hill is generally ap-
proved of; and learn ihat il n,ssis - - Seci-
ded appreciation Of Mr.. Benton, all Of whose
po~ eri::l influence will be exerted in lis sup
port.
Opinions are much divided as 10 the sue
cess of the measure in the Senate. distin-
guished Wing Senator, to-day, expire ssed
the opinion that the Senate will not pass il;
and Democratic Senator from n. Carolina
expressed the same opinion-but i is to be
considered that both ofthese gentlemen were
ofIhe opinion that the measure woHd not pass
the House. The Wings Of the House, prior
to the vote on Saturday, strongly expressed
the opinion that the House would not pass
the bill; and yet it did pass, by majority
Of %, and with the appreciation as is believed,
of majority of so.
Now, as to the Senate, we begin with the
eighteen who voted for the treaty. In addi-
ton to these we may add Mr.. Anterior, MIR.
Niles, Mr.. Hannegan (who was absent When
the vote was taken at the last SESSION. Mr..
Benton, Mr.. Foster Of Tenn, Mr.. Merrirk Of
Md, Mr.. Dickinson Of n. v, makiag TWEEN
ty-five Besides these, there IS said to be a
chance that MIR. Fairfield. Mr.. Tappan, Mr.
Rives, and Mr.. Johnson of La, will vote for
1t. But learn from various sources, that
neither Of these Senators will go iorthe meas
ure. Besides this, Mr.. Bagley's vote is doubt
full.
On the whole, adhere to my opinion that
the measure will not pass the Senate.
Mr.. Dixon, ii. Lewis, whose presence
here, at this session, was hardly expected;
arrived here this evening, and in improved
health.
learn that Mr.. Archer will, very soon,
make report against the House measure,
and, in fact, against any measure for imme-
diate annexation.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12

ANNEXATION OF CANADA.-By the follow
ing from the Detroit Advertiser, it will be
seen that as an offset for Texas the citizens
of that city propose the annexation oil Can
ada -
A petition TO Congress, for the acquisition
of Canada, contemporaneously win that OF
Texas, is now in general circulation among
our citizens. 1t has already received, we I'M
derstand, numerous Signatures, among winch
arc found the names Of our most respectable
c;t;zens-men who are not likely to turn back
in their undertaking. Many more will doubt
less he added. Thelprayer oihhe petitioners
;s that negotiations for the cession of Cana
a, NAV be opened with the British Govern
ment. and that in any proceeding for the an
nexatiou of Texas provision may be insert
ed. that the same shall not take effect until
Canada has also been annexed. The reasons
set forth are two-fold. First, that the addi-
tion of Texas to the South demands the like
addition of Canada to the North, in order to
preserve the just balance and equipoise of the
Union. Second, that Canada is in itself
most desirable acquisition for the United
States, with view both to military defence
and commercial intercourse.
Such are the views which many 81 the best
citizens of Detroit, tcithOut distinction Of par
tn, are about to lay before Congress
The Buffalo Journal discusses thus upon
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12

WILFUL MURDER.-Our city was disgrace
ed last night by the preparation of an afro
ciOus and wilful murder. The crcumsisn-
ces, as they appeared before the Coroner's
Jury, were as follows: A woman of the town,
named Bridget Carey, was engaged, between
~ and O'Clock, in conversation with sever
al persons Of the opposite sex. CT like cbarac-
ter at the corner of Schuyler and South
Pearl streets. in the south part Of the city
Some alteration arising between her and one
of the company, the latter person drew knife
and inflicted stab upon her. frOmthe effects
of which she died in about 30 minutes.-At-
bany paper.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12

FLOUR TO ENGLAND.-During the past po-
lltical contest the free trade advocates have
been loud in Boosting of the quantity of flour,
that England, was taking us. and every YES
sci had flour for that country, was chronicl-
ed with great flourish in the Journal OF
Commerce. The exports of last year, are now
published by the Treasury Department.
What does it show Why, the immense
quality Of fourteen thousand t,co hundred and
fourteen barrels, has been exported there, being
less than one sirtk Of the quantity that has
been sent 10 the town of Worcester, Mass.
Let us hear no more fasehoods of the i'm
mense benefit England is now confering on
our farmers by the consumption Of our -four
During the very time England was eating
our IA ,224 barrels of flour, we were importing
over 500, 10000 worth of her manufactures.
So much for the free trade cry, fuse British
goods and England will buy your aour.''-
Rochester Democrat.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12

HORRIBLE ATRocITY.-In New Orleans,
on the 18th inst, a slave named Pauline was
brought before Recorder Genois, charged
with the most atrocious and brutal conduct
towards white woman, named Madame Rap
peneck. and Der three children. The hus-
band of Madame G.. is German. IL appears
that some months since, he purchased Pau
line, TO whom he evidently transferred his az
fections from his wife, who was French wo-
man. He recently went up the country bus
mess call him TO the West, and in going.
gave charge ofhis house apdbusiness to Pau
line, placing in her hands the money to pay
rent. current expences, &C., thus making his
wife the slave Of his slave. The latter, with
an instructive barbaiity, at once commenced
a series of most revolving cruelties on her un-
fortunate victim and children. She confined
them in a small. dark closet, in which there
was no ventilation, gave them but little and
inferior food, and in fact, almost layed thea
alive by daily hagellation. Even after ,he
wretch had been in Custody, the lady was al
most afraid to speak before her. The sum
of 1920 was found upon the slave, who was
consigned in irons to the parish jail, there 70
await the visitation Of justice.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12
CASSIUS NJ. CLAY ON SLAVERY.

The Frankfort Commonwealth contains
the following explicit and admirable declara-
ton:
Il. b. STEVENSON, Esq.
Sir,-I ask the liberty TO make through
your columns, summary statement of my
views upon the subject of slavery. By apor-
ton of the people of this State | never expect
10 be fairly represented. To the great mass
OF the people, who have no interest in sup
pressing the truth, | would appeal against the
calumnies Of Inscriptions partisaus.
Slavery is a municipal institution. Ii ex-
lists by no other right and tenure than the
Constitution of Kentucky.
l am opposed to depriving shareholders Of
their slaves by any other than constitutional
and legal means. OF course, then, ! have
no sympathy for those who would iheraie
the slaves Of Kentucky in other ways. ]
have no connection with any man, or set Of
men, who would sanction or undertake the
illegal liberation of slaves; and feel bound,
by my allegiance to the State of Kentucky,
to resist (by force, if necessary all such eff
forts.
Whilst ] hold that the United States Con
stitution has no power to establish slavery in
the District of Columbia, or in the Terrific
ries, or in any place of its exclusive suprema-
CIV; so | contend, that in the States once
admitted into the Union. and thereby become
sovereign and independent, Congress has no
power or right to interfere with, or touch
slavery, without the legitimate consent ofthe
States.
believe that the addition of new STARE
States, or STARE territory, TO this Union, is un-
constitutional and impossible.
/ am the avowed and uncompromisins en-
envy of slavery, and shall never cease to use
all Constitutional and honorable, and Just
means, to cause its extinction in Kentucky,
and its reduction to its constitutional limits
in the United States.
Born Kentuckian and a STAKEHOLDER, /
have no prejudices nor enmsties to crafty;
but impelled by sense Of self-respect, love.
and Justice, and the highest Crpediency, |
shall ever maintain that liberty is our only
safety.
For the freedom ofspeech and ofthe press,
/ shall never cease to battle while life lasts.
If there is Ken,uckiau so base as TO yield
these Constitutional and glorious privile ges,
without which it is the veriest mockery TO
talk of being free people, envy him not:
A slave to slaves, let him sodden in his infa-
nv. With such ! hold no fellowship-from
such ask no quarter. All ask is an open
field and fair fight.
Your ObedieDt servant,
G. NJ. CLAY.
Frankfort, Ky. Jan. g, 18i5.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12
A MATRIMONIAL OFFER IN HIGH LIFE.

The Kentucky giantess, who is only six feet
eleven inches high, has had an offer Of mar
rage from one nearly her eaqual, lin size we
persume) but for reasons not known refused
to wed. She had also been offered So, 900 per
year by company, who intended to have
offered her as an exhibition, hut she would on
no consideration accept. She was born in
Fleming county, Kentucky, poor parents.
Her father is of ordinary size, her mother is
rather under the common stature. The girl
is twenty-five years of age, and stout in pro-
portion to her heigth. What pity she did
not accept the offer of marriage. Her refusal
cuts off the chance for race of giants in the
West.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12

this proposition. The Editor makes out an
argument in favor Of it quite As strong as any
annexationistin Congress:
THE REMUNERATION OF CANADA.
The argument in favor Of this measure be-
comes stronger, the more il il examined
In our remarks yesterday, we urged the an
nexation of Canals, on the ground Of expedi-
ency in every light in which il coald be view
ed. We showed its parallelism with the ac-
QUESTION of Louisiana by Mr. Jefferson, and
hence deduced its constifutionality. Butthere
are yet other considerations, some Of which
are urged by the National Intelligencer, hiclf
shows that Canada, by sht. belongs to the
United States, end that its incorporation With
this country would be simply an act Of re-an-
nexation. Did not our army ander Gen.
Montgomery take the country during the
Revolution Did not Gen. Smythe annex
it by proclamation, during the last war; If
he did not, he might have done SO. Did not
Gen. Harrison, by a more than San Jacinto
defeat of Proctor. take it in October. 1s14r
And finally, has the declaration Of independ-
ence in 1887, the very year, it will be remem-
bcred, that Texas first applied into the Union,
ever been revoked and and annulled! We have
a shrewd suspicion that our clear, indefea-
slble title to the country was suffered 10 fall iu-
10 allegiance by the treaehery Of thatold Fed
eraist, John Jay. who negotiated the Treaty
with Great Britain, during the Presidency of
that arch Federalist, old John Adams. We
have not the Treaty BY US to refer to, but
shall be obliged, if any of our friends will ex-
anime that matter and report the facts.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12

years ago this tax was reduced to Sl36 600
and the last year it only amounted to 81 900
This great reduction is to be accounted fol
by the cheering fact, that within these few
years there have been 10000 drupkards re-
formed.
MIR. w. also states that in the town OF
Worcester, within three years, the number OF
inhabitants of the poor house has been re-
dueed from 469 to IL, by the operation of
OF the same cause. A reformation so stri
kInsly and obviously beneficial, that the town
voted, at its annual meeting to contribute
500 year to the treasure of the Washing
tonian Society. Money could no, be better
laid out.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12

A striking exemplifcation, oithe relation
which Temperance bears TO the Pauperisin OF
the country, is shown in the experience OIL lhe
State Of Massachusetts during inc past year
According to an estimate oil MIR. Williams,
the Temperance agent the pauper TAX OIL
M.ssacbpsetts amounted, few years ago to
s3o7 OOO-eight tenths Of which were ascer-
FAMED TO be the result of ardent spirits. Two
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12

The Tribune Washington correspondent
believes that Chancellor Walworth will be
confirmed.
G~Itis said that Gen. AImonte the Mex
lean Minister has been recalled.
Anneration in LoHiSidHa.-The Senate on
the 10th adopted the resolution of the House
in favor Of annexation IL TO /.
% The New York Herald of Tuesday
contains the expected statement Of Bishop
OnderdOuk; in relation 10 which II remarks:
at is an exceedingly interesting document
temperate, calm and dignifed. The Rish~
OPP certainly makes out strong ease, and
gives an altogether new view of the testi-
niony."
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12

The Reasons FOR ASNExATIoS The
Charlestown S. G.. Mercury says:
THE very reasons so Unexpectedly urged
BY the North against annexation, that it will
increase the political weight ofthe Southern
States, and perpetuate and extend the curse
of slavery are our best reasons for II"
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12

SOMETHING NEW AND WORTH TRYING.-A
Dentist in this city after having the expert
ment tried upon himself, OF taking Nitrous
Oxide Gas, before having tooth pulled, has
commenced practicing whit Any subject,
who wishes tooth extracted has only TO sit
in chair, and at the time Of inhaling the Gas,
uM himself to keep quiet, and the extraction
of teeth is performed irithOm the least pain.
If you do not believe it 90 to Wells and try
it.-Hdrfford Jour.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12
FEDERAL PATRONAGE.

From table of the number Of persons en-
ployed in the civil executive offices at Wash
ingion and diplomatic and consular stations
abroad, with the birth place of each person
and the amount of salary, we find the follow
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12
MISCELLANEOUS.

From the Keepsake Of 1s45.
WHO GIvETH SONGS IN THE
NIGHTi
When counting slumber,
The hours | number,
And sad cares cumber
My weary mind;
This thought shall cheer me,
That thou art near me,
Whose ear can hear me,
Is still inclined.
My soul Thou keepest,
Who never sleepest,
Mid gloom the deepest,
There's light above.
Thine eyes behold me;
Thine arms snfold me;
Thy word hath told me
That God is love.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12

The disparity between different States oil
our own country, and between Vermont and
foreign countries, is remarkable.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12

this proposition. The Editor makes out an
argument in favor Of it quite as strong as any
annexationistin Congress:
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12

Frankfort, Ky. Jan. g, 1915.