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True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10
For the True Democra'.

To the Hon Board Of Police Of Jasper Go.
1t is known to all who read the Statute
Laws Of the State of Mississippi, that there is
no law requiring any statement Of the Taxes
on hand to be made, further than q book of the
State tax on hand to be made out BY the Clerk
and sen, to the Auditor at Jackson, and one for
the collector to colec, by, and none to be depo-
sited in the office Of the County Treasurer
Under these circumstances, 1t is impossible for
the Couu,y Treasurer to tell the exac; amount
due TO the county from the land tax. He has
therefore to take what the Tax Collector thinks
proper to give him, and it may be, that he might
not think proper to pay him any thing The
County Treasurer has no claim on the Collec.
tor for county tax on land, though you all know
there has been three years land tax collected
off of the people Of Jasper for the State and
county tax, by William F. Cherry-but it sp.
pears to me that an honest man would settle up
the county tax on land, if he had collected il;
but do not think it is right for an officer to
collect money from the people without law for
doing so.
The law is that there shall be commission.
er appointed to Judge Of the quality Of land,
which shall be rated, viz. FIRST second, third,
fourth and 9Th quality, and in case the com.
missioner fails, the Board Of Police shall per-
form the duty required Of the commissioner,
which the Board Of Police ofJssper county did
do, or as far as they possibly could without a
book from The land Office, showing the namus
OF the purchasers.
The Boardspplied to the officers in the land
Office for book, aud they for some cause or
other, refused giving them one-bui the Board
went on and classed all the land within their
knowledge that was liable to be taxed, and each
member Of the Board returned bis book with
the amount OF land he bad been able TO class,
and two books Of the assessment Of the Board
were made out by the Clerk, and one sent 10
the Auditor Of Public Accounts. and the other
given 10 the Collector 10 collect BY. The Col
leeior wishingio make money easy, and know
ing there must be a great deal Of land not IS
sessed, be, as | am ereditably informed, applied
TO the land Office himself, and paid FOR q book,
stating ell the land entered ia Jasper county,
from which book be collected By. He also
claimed The right Of chasing lands himself BY
Jaw, bot ] think il mus Be law Of bis own
be returned book Of his
own making 10 The Clerk, from which the
Clerk made one and sent il toahe Auditors Of
fee. The book made out By the Collector Is
IN the Clerks Office, also those made out BY the
Board Of Police fot each district, and can Be
examined " al who wish 10 DO So But |
particularly requozi the Board Of Police 70 call
a meeting and sramine these books in the
Clerks once bissn old saying, and a very
true ons, that Il dors 10 barn 70 watch an hon.
- mn and Togus ought 70 Be wsiebcd
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10
JOHN AGNEW.
T.. l.. JAMES.
n. WATERS.
II. NJ. ROBERTS.
J. KILLINGSWORTH
JAMES AGNEW.
Tor the TIE Denoerat

4 " 0c 4 fbC DCNtOSFdt
Mr.. Editsr. Permit me to say through
the medium Of your paper to the people Of
Jasper County, that many OF them have
lost one of the best aud rarest intellectual
and political feasts il has been my fortune
10 enjoy Tor many dav. Yesterday p
w. ToMPKINs esq, of VIcksburg, orc Of
the wing nominees for Congress, visited
Pauding for the purpose of addressing
the people on the politics Oft day, which
he did in the most feIcilous and happy
manner, charming the respectable audi
ence with that imprisoned eloqueHce,
lanqhabIe anecdotes striking compari-
sons and illustrations, for which he Is JuSt-
lv celebrated. can say with truth, that
Ihaye never witnessed so much attention
paid to any speaker by an indlscuminaic
assemblage. Every one present seemed 10
be operated on by some magnetic or spell
bound influence altogether irresistible.
In his preliminary remarks nc gave a
short account Of himself divested OF Tint
flattering egotism which many persons arc
too ant 10 run into on such theme. In
this account il seems he has had TO necoun.
te, many difficulties and has raised him.
seIffrom an unlettered plough boy to the
dignity of what term a polished gentle
man and scholar, a sound lawyer aud one
of the very best Of Popular speakers.
rrhe nosition he takes in politics Is lost
and | would Judge from his remarks on the
several subjects he discussed, that his OBJ
iect and aim is, to unite IN some degree, the
two great political parties which divide
and serve only TO distract the people ofIhis
na,ion-lhat at present from a combina.
ton Of circumstances, the true parties are
a. closely approximated that in fact there
is no necessity for party political ois'ine.
tons.
Sisted in the mutual concession Of the par
de, on many Of the questions that have
b;,berto divided them. The Wings as good
Republicans submitted with cheerfulness
10 the omnipotent voice Of the people. Not
in condemnlnga National Bank, but m
Abandoning the question IN favor Of a ne
talie currency. And further that the ne-
cessitv for a National Bank, al this time,
was superseded By the operations Of The
Tariff Of 1912, casting the balance Of trade
in our favor, and this question By the b.,
Is a concession Of the Democraey-ut
were not 80, why did not the last Congress
repeal Il, they had a large majority N that
body.
The Annexation Of Texas, he ssij, VS.
already consuuaied by the supreme power
Of enc people, and the Wing panty yleldeil
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10

By last nights mail, we are in possession Of
several letters from North Mississippi, from
which we learn that the old war-horse OF De
momeracy, MNUrT, is in excellent health and
filling his appointments with ease to himse elf
and pleasure TO his numerous friends Il is
evident, from the attention and large crowds
that attend bis appointments, that be is making
a great impression in the North, and if his
friends in the East remain true TO him of which
we have no doubt, bis election will be certain.
We take the following from the Brandon Dis
seminator, and eheerfully endorse every word
Of It.
ave are much pleased to find that The far.
mers ofths eountry-at lsaS a large majority
ofihem are in favor Of Ex-Gov McNUTT for
Senator in place Of R J. Walker and no,Wiih.
Standing the many efor thai are making and
have been made to distract the party, BY design.
ing politicians and sspirsnis to Ofice, the true
democrats Of The old Jefersonian school will
support A. @. MeNUTT, and notwithstanding
the great Oui cry raissd sgainEs MeNUTT, Cor
canvassing The Stais-we find that the people
will bear him, s0d will instruct their repiessn-
iativci 10 cas- their FOies Tor him The people
have a right 70 bear and Examine al oficsrs,
and especially their law maksrs and 20 nan
shOuh Be above esnvsEsinc, 80 ssto Ia the poo-
pie know his FieFth
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10
For the True Democrat.

CHocTAw SPRINGS Mi, Sept 2, lS45.
COL o. c. Dease: From the various reports
now ohold in relation to the Judges election, |
feel disposed to make a statement, which CON-
ports with the feeling and expression on that
subject, in our neighborhood. That reports
will fly, no one can doubt" but sir, truth is all
powerful, and will prevail That Gen. John
Watts will get the vote of my neighborhood, l
have no doubt. 1t is the full determination oil
the people of Newton county to vote for the
man TO beat Judge Mounger We want
man of decision and 6rmness on the bench, one
who give decision and stand by it, as Gabriel
will stand by his trumpet In thus expressing
myself in relation to Newton county, | have al
So good opportunity Of judging of the south.
ern part of Neshoba county; that they are for
Watts have no doubt-Watts first. and Watts
all the time, uncompromising. Go it, my
John Watts, we are all for you
Respectfully, your obi serv't,
E. C. GRAHAM
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10

aware he has expressed wish to remain
in the hands fine people. This will not
change his and ourdevoton-only change
the political relation and with his eleva-
ton the Democracy will have peace in
our ranks and confidence in the Honoru-
BILE Jacob Thompson. The others we
can and will only provide for at more
convenient season--for peace sake they
must stand aside for the present. This
know TO be the pleasure of the East and
of the State asfar as have learned.
Yours, &c. A. A. PlCKARD.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10

have thought proper, entertaining the cpin.
ion as did Of the Collector, and knowing the
confused condition of the land assessmen, TO
search the book returned by the Collector, and
those returned by the Police, and find, if
am not Mistaken the county tax on land. the
three years he claimed the money off the peo.
pie for amounts TO twelve hundred dollars or
little over, and according to the County Urea.
surers statement TO me- he paid for the year
1912 and 1913, two hundred and TWENTY-FIVE
dollars and ltiIty-three end one half cents and
for 1874, thee hundred and thirty.five dollar,
and seventySix cents, which makes in all tina,
he has paid TO the Treasurer, as tax on land,
is five hunired and fifty eight dollars and nine
and one-halfcents. A person would think that
as he ruf it oui to half cent that he certainly
paid it dl--but if the Board will search over
the bool4 and wecannot do any thing in these
matters without their assistance they will find
that mycalculations are nearly correct.
JOSHUA TERRAL
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10
Candidates. Take Notice!

In IA few weeks we shall commence printing
tickets for the ensuing November election. Al
ready we have large orders, and those cand.
dates in the different Eastern counties who wish
to avail themselves of the opportunity of having
their names placed on the regularly nominated
tickets must make early application. Hereto.
fore, tickets have been printed on common
newspaper-we shall use good foOlscap, in or.
der to give every voter an opportunity of wri
ting in legible manner the name of the candi.
date he may wish to vote for.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10
THE CORN CROP,

We have recently made short tour through
the upper part Of the Eastern counties, IN which
we discovered, as general thing, the corn
crop, is greatly injured by the drouih-on ma
ny farms, half the usual quantity will not be
housed. In the favored valley of Chickasaw
hay, alone, did we discover any thing like usual
prospects, and even there, the crop, on many
farms, particularly late planting, will fall far
short All along, however, in the Eastern
part of Jasper, and Western part Of Clark, in
the valley, and on the prairie lands, there will
be some corn to spare the ensuing season, we
have no doubt. The Chickasawhay valley will
be the Egypt ofthe East. And whilst on this
subject, we will take this occasion to suggest to
our emigrating friends from North and South
Carolina, Georgia and Alabama, who may
wish to leave those States that their chance Of
supplies Of corn aud meat, will be greater, at
reasonable prices, in Eas, Mississippi, paTticu-
larry on the waters of Chekasawhsy, Leaf,
Pearl, and Noxubee, than any other parts, from
which we have able to collect reliable infoma.
ton; and it appears to rs the papers in those
/ States, where famine is almost staring them in
the face, will do their people an &C. Of humani.
ty, by informing them, where they may get
corn and meat for their families, until they sat
isfy themselves in the selection Of homes, TO
suit their forces aud Interests
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10
For Tie 7'rue Democrat.

WHITE S. SPRINGS, MI, Sept. 4, 1915.
Col o. C. DeaSe: Sir, We the under
signed have seen with some regret all ar
ticle in the Eastern Clarion, over the sig
nature of "A Citizen of Lauderdale" which
is well calculated 10 deceive persons at
distance as to the real state of feeling in
this county. We have considered the ar
ticle well and lift wer0 really true, or its
influence were confined to Lauderdale
county, we should not noticeit For Judge
Mounger, his unskilful friend, mistaken
as he is, shall not extor one word of re.
proach or invective against the Judge. As
a man we respect him, but we must be al
lowed to say such means, TO make the i'm
preston in the lower counties, that he is
the choice in this, are not within those
bounds of propriety, which We think
should have marked the course of Judge
Mounger's friends Judge Mounger wo
are satisfied is not the choice Of majority
We do not wish TO wound the feelings of
any of the candidates or of their friends
else we could demonstrate very closely
who is the decided choice of this, as we'll
as Kemper, Neshoba aud Newton, because
We have al THIS place such ample means
of information. If we were TO say that
other of his competitors will beat him i'll
this county, there are multitude who
would endorse our opinion. This We
leave with the people 10 say as their pre-.
ference shall dictate, Then please to say
for us, and in our names, that "A Citizen
of LauderdaIe' is mistaken. We have
heard ofsome other efforts which ore lev.
elled al Col. Dawson, and which we sin.
cereIy regret. We could brag as large for
him, If we were so disposed and keep with
in the bounds of truth, as any braging has
been done. We feel the utmost conf
dencc, however in assuring bis friends III
the lower counties, that We are informed,
through reliable sources, that Col. Dawson
will probably not loose 100 votes in his
own county. Yours, &c.
JOHN AGNEW.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10
"A. q. McNmft.

We find but one objection urged to this gen.
tleman's election to the U. S. Senate, which, il
properly investigated and understood by his OPP
ponents, seems to US, would cease to be an OBJ
lection
AT the time of his election to the Executive
department of this State, he was known to be
opposed to the Union Bank; but if the people
elected majority Of Representatives to the Leg.
islature favorable to its charter, he would feel
himself instructed BY them to sanction and sign
bill, having for its object the creation of that
institution. All recollect how united the peo-
pie were in favor Of the project Gov MNun
was rejecting the will Ofthe people, when he
signed the Union Bank charter. Yet he felt
that they were madly precipitating themselves
into the deepest ruin. Without violating his
pledge, and Disappointing the hopes of a deceiv.
ed and deluded constituency he directed his
great mind to the consummation Of some plan
by which the impending evils to the interest
and fairest prospects of the State could be avert
ed. Happy for him and tho State, the flame
that was spreading over the country, like fire,
consuming even the coolest minds gave birth
to the supplemental charter, like an experienced
general he seized upon it as the only means OF
securing the best interest of the people, and as
the only mode to give them time to deliberate
1t saved the State and the people from absolute
bankruptcy, and for this he is denounced and |
abused more than any man in the State, when
in fact, the whole people owe him more, for
his conduct in connection with that unfortunate
institution, than any one hundred other public
men. His manly and daring proclamation in
regard TO the five millions of Union Bank
Bonds which bad been hypothecated in fraud,
and preventing the sale of the ten millions yet
IN the possession of the bank, should endear
lim to the people of Mississippi. But there
Ire some, and we are proud TO say, but few,
Vho regardless OF their true interest, denounce
lin for the performance Of the noblest duty,
which he was called upon to discharge in the
Whole course of his Executive term Of office.
Stop mad spirits-cease your pop-gun war upon
mark too high for your school boy attacks,
ave your clancy berries for the little political
les that fluuer in your own sphere.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10
For he Trns DemocrnI.


Col. o. C. DeaSe:--Sir Having become
interested in my feelings, beg TO call your
attention, in few observations on our
sena toria eleciion-to the Hon. Jacob
Thompson. This distinguished Demo
crat is, and will continue TO be, the choice
ofthe entire East for Senatorial Honors, as
far as have been able TO collect informa-
ton, in doing which have used some in
dustry. He is not only the decided choice
ofthe East for past services but he is the
choice for another reason. We have others
out in the canvass who have done us some
service and deserve well at our hands but
all Of whom we cannot and some in fact
we will not elevate now If ever. Foote
stands emlnently high. Quitman has ma
ny friends. M'Nult is an old veteran who
has, with all his blunders done our State
some service, for which he has had consid.
cradle pay and now has some friends.
Doc. Gwin though he has few respecta-
bic friends does not nor can he stand high
until he wipes out certain imputationS not
easily TO be done. With all these things
before our eyes, are we not acting the part
Of folly TO urge, either Of those gentlemen's
names, IN connection with that Honor,
whilst we have a man who cannot fail to
be acceptable 10 all the Democrats, and
many wings, that is il in this political ju-
5ilee era there be any wings Thompson
out Of the way altogether and no doubt
FOote will Be the 6st choice, desperate as
The strife Is, By the others, TO force their
preieutionE He has done rs signal ser
wee Al his own expense, and freely do /
acknowledge be should be known but can
we do Il in that wsyl There lies the diff
fcultT. Thompson we can elect without
difficulty TO ourselves or disparagement
70 oihers. That be Is the choioe we can
easily ascertain. Az the November cleo
ton lei every voter endorse his senatorial
choice on BIS ticket and let the rssdlt Be
declared and thers Is 20 doubt ofthe popu-
lar VIII The only true criterion. lem
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10

We received the East MississiPpiaH of the
9th instant through the pOliteness Of friend,
ON yesterday, in which little Tom makes an
attack on US, for one Of the most foolish, frivo-
lous causes conceivable Just as we expected,
Tommy. But you can't come it You mus,
know that the True Democrat was established
to support the cause Oftruth and justice, there.
fore, it cannot be used, for paper war, with
you,Or any one else If you feel aggrieved,
you must seek redress in another way
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10

DANIEL STucKY.-This individual has un-
derwent an examining trial, under suspicion
ofbeing guilty OF the murder of JARED WAY.
The result of the examination has been, that
STICKY is committed for further trial George
Wood, Esq, and two other lawyers, are en-
ployed in his defence. We understand Ha-
beas Corpus discharge is contemplated. None
OF the facts are permitted to meet the public
eye, bat VIC understand Mr. Wood, and the other
lawyers engaged in Sueky's defence, promise
him wearing out job of it. or final acquitIal.
Money enough will do considerable these hard
times
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10

We publish on our first page what we con-
slider merited notice of the White Sulphur
Springs, in Laudordale. But half is not yet
Said, which that invaluable watering place de-
serves. We are informed, that at some future
period, our friend will give that delightful place
another visit, and further notice In time, it
must become the Eastern metropolis of resort,
for health and amusement.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10

FATAL RENcoETRE AZ WAsHISeToE.-
Mr.. Zebedee Kendall, eldes, son Of the Hon
Amos Kendall, was killed in Washington City
on the 10Th ult, by WIN. R Elliott, in a stree,
broil. Elliott gave himself up, and underwent
a. examination, which resulted in bis commit.
tai to Jail until the next term Of the criminal
court Of that city, which meets in December
next
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10
For the True Democrat
De KALp, Mi, Aug. %.

LIE hALB, MI, aug. ~, lS40.
Mr. Editor: Having understood there was
some inquiry afoat in the lower counties con.
corning how the election for Judge would be
in the county of Kemper, | will with pleasure,
through the medium Of your excellent paper,
answer the inquiry as far as my Jud gmcnt will
go, or my inquiry has gone. l have been over
a good part of the county, and have seen and
conversed with men from all parts ofthe same,
and do not think Col Dawson will lose over
one hundred votes in no emergency whatever,
and in all probability not more than 60. was
some few days since in the northwestern part
of the county, and was there informed that there
was only one man who resided in that part OF
the county, who would vote against Dawson,
and think he will vote for the Colonel al the
election. Such is the Standing Of the Colonel
at home. Yours, &C.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10

CoRREcTloN.-In looking over the letter Of
John Steele, Esq, published IN our last, relative
to the election of Judge, we discover mistake
in the vote Of Jasper county He estimated for
Col Dawson $50 votes, and we have since been
informed by friend, that Col. D. is more like.
ly to go over 200 votes in this county We like
to hear the popular Will frankly expressed, and
no Dragging or betting about it.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10

We were absent when r. W. Tompkins,
Esq, visited Paulding, therefore wecanno, give
an account of his speech. A Democratic friend
has kindly promised US synopsis Of his speech
which we will give in our next.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10
d. p. NlcALLUM.

Mr. Editor Understanding that the health
of Mr.. BENZ THIoPEN has greatly improved
of late, we respectfully again call on him to be-
come candidate for the Office Of Sheriff Of Jas
per county BY so doing, he viii receive the
warm support Of MANY VOTERS.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10
A FRIEND TO Truth.

PS have thought proper TO subscribe
the above "a Friend to Truth" because it is
intended as a corrective of gross error over
fictitious name, which it is supposed will not be
given. You will furnish my proper name to
any who may call for the same on their leaving
with you for public use the true name Of "A
citizen Of T.auderdale."
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10

The fall Tern ofths Cirruf Cent 10 tht
Dairiot viii eommenoe 10 Jaelboa Coguty On
Ire lih MoBdsy 10 iha nouih We under.
Essd all he osBsiSsis1 for Judge and Disrici
Attorney VIII Be thsTc Wont thry have q
rsrs 'ine snong ths prsP's Of Jirks,a.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10

uThe address Of Mr. SEAMAN before the
citizens Of this town on the LIST instant has been
Teceived-but too late for publication this week
L shall appear in our next.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10

TThe MississiPpiaa Of the Sd inst, that
should have come BY las nights mail did no,
reach ua How is that
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10

Judge c. P. Smith has declined running for
Chancellor of the State, and has CONSENTED 10
run for the Legislature. in Wilkinson county.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10

MAsoEIe.-The Masonic funeral obssquies
Of WILLIAH JOHNSON, Sen, Revolutionary
Soldier, viii lake place At Eaion Church, 10
Nswion county, on Saturday nszt has1-
pecisd that large eOneOurse ofPsrsOns viii be
preseui a this interesting ceremony Great
prsparu6ons are making 6r The scoonuods.
tios ofan who may think proper 10 snsnd.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-09-10

We have nothing new from Msrioo sna The
uur. Fsauars now entertained, that we shall
b DESERVED the plsara1 q lials bsusb VIII
-. llEslrsas FssPis