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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02


OREcoN.-From the tenor Of President
Folks remarks upon the Oregon territory,
in his inaugural address, we think it quite
improbable that he will submit the question
Of boundary between Great Britain and
the United States, 10 any European king.
Indeed, what crowned head in Europe
would be an impartial arbitrator in such a
case2 The leading powers have colonial
possessions Of their own, and might be
supposed to incline 10 the European side
of the question; whilst the minor sove-
relgntes are more or less held in terror
Of their stronger neighbors. Ina matter
Of doubtful claim, America ought to have
the benefit Of the doubt, as the question is
one which decides whether the people of
the soil shall govern themselves OF be 20
verned by parliament 5000 miles off,
the members Of which have no sympa-
thies with the population TOR which they
make laws. But Mr.. Polk docs not con-
slider the American title at all doubtful,
and hence we infer that he does not intond
to risk our right upon the decision Of any |
prince or polcniate whatever. We hope
SO at least lPicoyuHs.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

CLERICAL cLAp-TRAP. Quito won
derment is made ia some Of tho papers
over the notice of our townsman, the Rev.
9. K. Marshall, at Mobile, that no would
in lecture present views that wos"
prove 81. Paul more the Saviour of tho
world than Christ; and much useless spec
ulaiion is INDUCED as 20 Mr.. Marshall's
fall from orthodoxy, &c. IF these papers
would only remember that Mr.. Marshall
is trying TO raise the wind by his lectures,
and that parsons us well as others, occa-
sionally use al,ile clap-trap, by way Of
exciting attention, and drawing the dimes,
all this uncertainty would vanish.--SentI
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02
II. 6. SENATOR.

We copy, and adopt, the following from
3. the YieksLwg Sentinel After enumersiinf
the names Of several gentlemen who have
|" been mentioned for the station, the eJitol
/, proceeds
with either Of the above well tried
and distinguished democrats we could be
content TO cnlrusl the representation Of
our State in the Senate. ButBil we think
there arc considerations which should
guide as 10 choice; and If We take long
serycc-cxperience and sagacity in pub
lie Iife--idonlily with the democracy Of
our State, and personal sacrifices hereto
fore made for the good Of our party, as
points 10 guido us-A. G. McNUTT Is
the man Mississippi should delight to hon.
or. We have had no means Of ascertain.
ing whether he could spare attention from
his private affairs 10 serve US, or would
consent Neither do VIC know whether
any Of the above named gentlemen desire
the high station But there is one point
on which we wish to be distinctly under
stood - and on which we conceive that
Gov McNutt stands before all others for
present reward, for odimn and hard SER
vice heretofore incurred for the good Of
our State. We alludo Of course TO REpU.
DrATIoN, as il called, for which Gov. Nc
Mutt has had the honor 10 bear so great
portion of the scnseless abuse 10 which
our whole State has been subjected, on ac-
count Of the noble stand sho has taken,
with n moral courage never equalled, n.
ganst the camor Of the whole world, for
the constitutional Liberties of her people.
We consider the stand Mississippi has
taken on this subjectthe browning honor Of
her history; and as one of her native sons,
feel prouder of her free soil on this ac-
count than on any other. The decision Of
The high Chanccry Court of England has
the grounds upon which she
refused TO pay fraudulent claim, con.
tracted in violation of the very cons,itu-
ton and laws designed to project her peo-
pie from such abuses. Other States, guild
cd by her example, arc adopting similar
guards ngaints fraudulent debts. The
whole world begins 10 see the true dignity
of her position, and 10 justify it. Shall
we now, when the hour Of the triumph OF
the principles for which he has so long
fought, draws nigh, set aside the old war
horse that has borne US through so bitter
q bottle--negloct 10 reward the fearless
and faithful sentinel that warned us in
time of dangcr-prosowed invioato our
sacred constitutional projections to the
liberty Of our people; and saved us from
grooming under the burthcns Of an intoler-
able dcblf Mississippi owes it to herself, |
and owes il TO him, that Gov. McNult, III
he now wishes them, should receive her
highest honors.n
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02
From the Vicksburg Sentinel.

IHE LATE DIX. HAGAN.
Among our advertisements will be found
notice Of The appointment Of Mr.. Will
loughby agent for the collection of funds
for erecting monument 10 the memory
Of DR.. Hagan. We have learned that the
manner in which this project has been re.
ceived by the public, gives assurance that
a fund may be collected sufficient for one
of the most magnificent monuments vet
erected in the State. DIR. Hagan was well
appreciated by our citizens. Few men,
coming among us, perfect stranger, in
so short a lime have acquired so deep
and frma hold as he held on the affections
and confidence of the people; and there
are few who knew him, or were acquainted
with his writing who are not anxious 10
pay some tribute TO his memory; and the
fund collected will doubtless be ample.
But simple - plain - severe in purity
with grandeur from its very pIainness-
should be monument 10 Hagan. His
name indeed needs no marble record 10
be remembered. As long as the now as
tonishing fanaticism of tho Bank mania
is remembered, so long will be remember
ed the bold, Incorporating and fearless
reformer, who first denounced it-exposed
It's corrupions--and aided SO powerfully in
its prostitution. He was the man for the
times--the fearless, unseduced foe of cor
ruption, while corruption was in his high
places and in power-fnally sealing with
his blood his determination TO let no office,
name or station, shield abuses from expo
sure. II was objected to his course that
he was violent. But he could not have
been himself, without this earnestness and
sincerity which may have degenerated at
times to violence and intolerance. No
great reformer, in ancient or modern times
among christians or pagans--was with
out such violene. Cato among the Ro-
mans, ST. John the Baptist among the Jews
Luther in Germany, and Knox in Scot
land--every man who ever SET himself to
reform and had capacity for his task has
been marked by this trait. But little do
they know Of DR.. Hagan, who can see
only violence in his character.
Who that read his paper, has not seen
evinence of high literary refinement and
taste-tbe most elevated poetic feeling
and quick appreciation Of whatever was
good, or noble, or beautiful, or true, shin
ing out in his character in every number9
And who That enjoyed his intimacy can
forget the thousand traits Of bencyoIcnce,
forgiveness, cheerfulness, and real chris
tianiiy that marked his private life in those
quiet hours when the turmoil of the bitter
strife in public was forgotton7
We have felt it due that we, his success
sor, should show that we value and appreci.
ate the character Of the FIRST editor Of tho
AT the time Of his deaih,as editor
Of another paper, we paid feeble tribute
% his memory. Would that the same typo
hat have 50 often expressed his thoughts
could now record one more morthyl
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02
.MfSStnstppt Dcn,ocrat.
?. o. JONES, EDITOR.
CAM ROLLTON:
WEDNESDAY, ...gal april 2. lna5.

OST Tbs Democratic County Conyen.
'lon' oil Choclow county, viii assemble al
the courthouse in Grccnesboro', on the
second Saturday. l2M, Of april neri, fol
Tho purpose of appointing delegates to the
state Convention, and cGccting the organ
'za'ion oi'h party for the coming election
a general attendance of tho Democracy
OF tho county is desired.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

APPOINTMENTS ny THE pReslpENr. Wv,
notice the following among tie appoint
ments by President Polk;
Richard Ruch, of Pa, Minister 10 Eng
land, vice Edward Everett. This station
is said to have been tpndered 10 Mr.. Cal
houn, who declined it'll
VIM, o. Butler, Of KY, Minister to Mex
leo, in place of Wilson shannon.
Gent Armstrong, Of Tenn, Consul a
Liverpool,
Alexander II. Everett, resident commits,
sioner in China.
VIM. II. Polk, Charge d'aaaires TO Ma.
PIES. This appointment was sent in by
Mr.. Tyler, but moi confirmed ill the 10Th Of
March.
Bonj. F, Butler, U. S. Attorney General
for New York.
parmonas Briscoe, Of Claiborne CO., Mar.
shal Southern district Of Mississippi.
A. A. Kincannon, Of Lowndes CO., Mar.
shal Northern district Of Mississippi,
BY the Postmaster Generals Mr.. weller
of Ohio, and Col, Gardiner, of Washington
city, deputy Postmasiers General, in place
Of ]. S, Skinner and DR., Miller.
But few removals or appointments had
been made at the last dates from Washing
ton city.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02
From the Richmond Ennnirer.

"One suggestion we beg leave most re.
speciiuly TO submit TO our friends in Wash.
ington, in this form, instead of presenting
il in person'--The agiiating question Of
Texas now settled, we have only one other
great difficulty in our way. Ofcourse we
mean the TOrif,--and upon that great
question the South will never forbear''
--neyer ilinch--ncyer desert The duty she
owes to herself and to her country. Upon
that question, we hope Mr.. Polk will be
true 10 the pledges under which he was
elecied-pedges as solemny made al the
Baltimore Convention as they were made
in regard to Texas On this subject. VIC
renew NOW, at this most importan. and
accepted lime, the pedge,and in that same
spirit which was breathed in the sixth re.
solution of the Legislative Convention. do
raise the consecrated banner and battle
under il until we succeed" "Texas and
the Tariff well seltled--(o 90 on with the
expressions Of the Washington letter. with
an honest and vruous and able States
man at the head of our affairs, surrounded
by an accomplished Cabinet, who will not
burn incense TO the vanity of the office,
but will boldly tell the truth, and we shall
have smooth seas for two years or more to
come, until at least the question of the sue.
cesslon may come up. For one, | So
lemny avow that will keep aloof from
IT as long as ] can--as | earnestly advise
you TO do. Our country calls upon us to
serve her now--not mere men," These
are the truths, the only truths, which we
would have expressed 10 our friends in
Washington, il we were there, and if we
could have ventured 10 Intervene such
grave reflections with the gay spectacle
which is now exhibited among the thou.
sands who throng the Capitol.
The SENIOR EplroR."
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

Or We have not heard whether Mr.
THOMPSON will accept the Executive an.
po'nlment of Senator, until tho meeting Of
Tue Legislature. We incline to the opn.
ION that our worthy representative win
prefer another Two years term in the
House, TO a few weeks service in the Sc.
nate chamber.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

or Wo arc authorized 10 announce
JOHN A. WILCOX, Esq. of Monroe co..
AZ a candidate for District Attorney Of The
9Th judicial district, composed Of the ooun-
tics Of Lowndes, Monroe, Oktibbcha, Choc-
taw, Chickasaw, Carroll, YaIobusha, and
Tallahalchio.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02
:noDembrr Election.

JUDGE uGH COURT or ERRORS 4 APPEALS.
or Wo arc authorized 10 announce
the Howl lIENDLEY s. BENNETT, Of
Lowndcs county, as candidate for Judge
Of tho High Court Of Errors and Appeals,
for the Northern District.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

0~~- We are indebted TO Senator Col.
cuIr, Of Ca, for copy of his speech on
Annexation. Portions Of this speech are
truly eloquent. We have made an extract
in another column.
We are also indebted to Senator SrElcnT,
and Honl X. W. RonERrs, for public do
cuments.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

PosT-OrncE.--We have heretofore omit.
'ted 10 state that Mr., WILLIAM NJ. YOUNG
has received the appointment Of Post.
Master at this place, The Office has been
removed to the store of M. D. Kimbrough,
on the south side of the public square.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

OF We copy, in another column, for
the public benefit, the notice Of the Secre-
tary Of State in relation 10 the proposed al
terations in the State Constitution. At an.
other time we shall offer some remarks in
approval Of the proposed amendments.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02
mr. We arc oulborizcd n amman

or We arc authorized to announce
ANDREW Is. BLYTHE, of Lowndos co.. +,
as candidate for District Attorney of the
Sixth Judicial district, comprising the coun.
tics of Monroe, Lowndes, Okti6beba, Car
roll Choctaw, Chickasaw, Yallobusha and
TaIIAhalchIe.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

or We are authorized 10 say that VIII
LAms G. lIrRRiNG, Esq. will be candi-
date for Clerk Of the Circuit Court of Carroll
county, i nominated by tho democratic
County Convention.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02
CLERK DlsrRIcr cnANoERy counr.

Or We arc authorized 10 announce
WILLIAM p. BOLE as candidate for
recollection 10 the Office Of Clerk of tho Dis
iric Chancery Court, for the district com.
posed Of The counties Of Holmes, Carroll,
Yallobusha, Choctaw, and Talabatchie,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

or We call attention to the communco.
non Of A Subscriber, in relation to postpon-
ing the nomination of candidates for the
Legislature. We shall be glad to receive
The views of others of our Democratic friends,
touching this matter, for publication.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

or We are authorized 10 announce
WILLIAM COTHRAN, ESQ. If Carroll co.,
as a candidate for Judge Of The Sixth Ju.
dical District, composed Of thc counties OF
Monroe, Lowndes, Okhbboha, Choetaw,
YalIobusha, Tallahaichic, Carroll and Chick
ssaW.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

" THE Show s COMING BY the adver-
tisemem (surmounied by alive, loose, roar
ing lion in harness,) in another column
of this paper, it will be seen that an extern
sivo collection of all sorts of wild and GU
rious BeasIs's's will be exhibited in this vii
lage on Saturday week.
1t is said to be the largest collection that
has,ev traversed tho country, and well
worth the price of a sight. OF course eve-
ry body will go Those who wish TO see
the elephants in harness, must BE- in town
early. 1.-Two enormous elephants draw a
music car in tandem style about the Streets
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02
0Ar The Grenada G Harry Of The Wesi

OF The Grenada Harry of the West
advocates the formation of a now county,
and tho interests Of that thriving town,
with much earnestness. BY the way, our
neighbor has not made stride in those
sevon-leagued Z" boots" lately; that is to
say, he has not mounted that high horse
he rode when the Texas resolutions passed
the House. He seems to be quite easy now
about Texas says " Heaven will Grown
upon such unrlghteous acts,p that the peo-
pie of Texas will not submit to be annex
ed--or that, at any rate, Presidents Jones
and Polk will quarrel as to who shall GO
vern tho united Republics, To all this
we most cmphatically say bah land we
advise our reighbor to attend to the max
ing Of his new county, and let Texas and
the Union alone.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

Mr.. CALHOUN left Washington on The 9th
ulIiuo, for his home in South Carolina.-
Dinners were rendered to him in New
York city and Charleston, but declined.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

6s-"Daddy Biggs's Scrape at cockerell's
Bend" by The author OF "Simon Suggs,''
will be published in our next
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

o. The great Maison Rouge claim, en-
bracing 30 miles on both sides of the Qua
chiia river, including the town OF Monroe,
has been declared null and void BY the U.
S.Supreme Court.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

GIVE arc authorized TO announce Mai,
JAMES MONEY, as candidate for re-
election to the office of Treasurer of Car.
oil county.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

Tho Mobile Register advises Mr.. Al.
monte, the Mexican Minister. in case he
is too sick to travel, to retire to Boston,
neutral ground, where the Mexican par.
" have the majority.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

"KEEr IT BEFORE rnR PKorLE, THAT
John Henderson, of Mississippi, VIM. D.
Merrick, Of Maryland, and Henry Johnson,
Of Louisiana, Wing Senators, had the cou-
rage and the patriotism 10 vote for the An
nexation of Texas.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

TENNESSEE GUBANAToRIAL ELECTION. We
omitted to notice in our last that AARON
v. BRowN was nominated by the Domocra-
tic State Convention as candidate for Go
vernon Of Tennessee. EPHRAM II. FosrKR
is the Wing nominee. Grip, roam, the
riders are upl"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

GENT SIMEON CAMERON has been elected
United States Senator from Pennsylvania
in place Of Mr.. Buchanan.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

Mr., Tyler affixed his signature to the
Annexation resolutions with hickory pen.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

0c5~ BY an article in the last Mssissip-
plan. We are informed that that notorious
iinancier, A. II. Sewer, Of Arkansas, lately
had the efironteryto assail the people Of
Mississippi on the floor of the Senate. In
a former number Of this paper we showed
up this Senatorial bond.sellng fnanccr
in his true colors--as standing convicted
OF approprIating 10 his own uses a sum of
money held in trust by him. And we re-
peat now what we said then, that were he
not shielded by wealth and influence, he
would he serving the State Of Arkansas in
a far different station than as a Senator in
Congress. A most proper person 10 lee
ture tho people of Mississippi for refusing
TO pay fraudulent liabilities
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

or A, Il. Arthur, Esq. is now the editor
OF the Vieksburg Wing. The paper has
not suffered any by its change of editors,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

SHORT Ann swEEr.-It is stated in the
papers tina, Mr.. Polk, when applied TO for
office, uniformly says that he has no time to
attend to such applications, and shall haze
noao for some tine 10 conc,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

Look OUT FOR THE MExIcANsl-Th wing
papers are circulating an item beginning
with the old stereotyped panic phrase
az The price Of stocks .feH in New York
on receipt Of the news that the Mexican
Minister had demanded his passports, &c.
Suppose the " Napoleon of the West, ("
tho bloody thafo SAINT Anna, should get out
of limbo, and raise an army, and start to
subjugato Texas, and invade the United
States, and kick up row generally with
his wooden leg, wouldn't "stocks" be in a
nice fxl Some seven-ioot Tennessee ran
ger would have to be despatched TO meet
him on the way, hoist Sam Houston's old
military coat on pole, and show him a
bowie-knile. tits likely the wooden~legged
" Napoleon" would turn back, aud the
stock iobbers might pursue their useful cali
ing in peace and safety.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02

0-- We notice atstops are being taken
by the Democrats in several counties iol
the nomination of candidates for County
Offices. AT large meeting in Marshall
county, last week, the following resolution
was adopted
+" Resoired, That a Convention for the
nomination Of County candidates assemble
at the town Of Holly Springs, on the first
Monday Of July next, to consist Of ten de-
lcgates from each police beat in the Coun-
~, to be appointed by the people at their
precincts, at such time or times as may be
convenient to them,'
The meeting recommended tho first Mon
day in July as the time for holding the
State Convention, and appointed Sam'l D.
Martin, S. w. Lewellen, DIR. j. w, Glenn,
James II, R. Taylor, and ]. II, fitzpatrick
delegates from that county.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-02-25
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

Robbery, The tobacco and segar store OF
Ward s. Co., in Gay street, near the lndepen-
dent engine house, was entered by the means
of false keys, sometime during Sunday night
and robbed of large amount of segars and to-
bacco. The thieves were doubtless after mo-
ney, but were disappointed in not finding more
than SIX dollars, in cents, which had been left
in the counter drawer on Saturday night The
thieves got off with their booty, and as yet
there is no clue to them.
Shop-Uttng. A we'll dressed female, who
has heretofore borne an irreproachable charac-
ter was detected on Saturday last in secreting
a piece of calico in her muff, which was one OF
the largest kind. The occurrence took place
in the dry goods store of Mr.. Getty, in Howard
street, and in searching the muh, several pairs
of stockings and silk cord and tasscl were also
found, and identified as the property of Mr..
Samuel Loveioy, who also keeps store in
Howard street. Truly, mutfs are very conve-
nient.
Stolen, The Espanton and Rattle of one of
our city watchmen was stolen few nights
since. We cannot too strongly condemn the
dastardly thief, for he is a cowardly wretch
who would thus take advantage OF sleeping
man.
St. Mary's College had celebration in the
Saturday last. The exercises were commenced
at 10 O'Clock, by Mr.. Waggerman, Of La who
read the Farewell ADDRESS of Washington in an
impressive manner, prefacing it with few APP
propriate remarks. He was followed by Mr..
Bowie son Of the Hon. VIM. d. Bowie, Sc
nator IN the State Legislature from P. Georges
county, who had been selected by his fellow
students as the orator of the day. Mr. Bowie's
address was delivered in quite an eloquent man
ner, and received from the audience we'll me-
ritcd applause,
Disorderhy Conduct. George w. Brown,
charged with drawing knife on, and threat
ening to do some personal injury to, Titus
Pearce, was, in default Of security, committed
to Jail Yesterday by VIM. A. Schaciier, ESQ.,
George Mclaughlin, charged by Jenny Camp,
bell with entering her house in the Meadow
with the intention to do her some personal IN
iury. was committed, in default of bail, by the
same justice
Charge of Theft. Michael McGinn, charg.
ed with stealing sum of money from his IA
Their, was lodged in the Eastern District watch
house on Saturday night, and on Sunday
morning committed to Jail, by Robert A. Nc
Aliister, Esq.
Disturbing the Peace. William Counsel
charged by his neighbors with being general
dlsturber of the peace, was yesterday commit
ted to Jail by WIN. A. Schaeffer, Esq.
.4rrest and committal of an old offender. A
negro man named Humphrey Johnson, who has
been about twelve months cut of the peniten-
tary, was arrested yesterday by officers Myers
and Bangs, charged with stealing coat, the
property OF Samuel Gray. He was fully COM
mitted to take his trial. by Robert A. McAllis-
ter, Esq.