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Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION.

DOU lHEhN bAfI tol NCNf GN AAc4ss
| We alluded some time since 10 the pro
babIe division Of the Baptist Church, nortl
and soaih, growing out Of the adoption 2
resolution, by the General Board at ihs
north, excluding shareholders, or those
having any connection with slavery, from
being sent as missionaries, or appointed al
officers or members Of the board. We
also stated that convention Of Southern
Bsptsts was to be held 10 consider as Il
lhe course proper to be pursued In the
premises. We copy, from the Georgia
Journal, a compend Of The proceedings 81
that body for the first two days.
"SoUTnERN BAPTIST CONVENTION. -
This body met in Augusta, Ga, on The Slh
insiant--300 delegates from the States Of
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana,
Kentucky, and the District Of Columbia,
were reported. Owing 10 the short no.
llce of the meeting Of the convention, the
States Of Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas
and Florida were represented by letters.
The following officers were appointed: i:
Rev. W. 3. JOHNSON, D. D., Of S. C. Pres't,
Hon. WILSON LuMrKrN, of Ga. } r. !
Rev. J. II. TAYLOR, Of Va. 2 Prs'fS'
Rev. J. c. Hartwell, of Ala. CO..
Mr.. ]. G. Crane, Of Va. oeef ~
a committee of sixteen was appointed
to report a preamble and resolutions for
the action Of the body, and the convention
adjourned for the day. On the next day
the 9lhl the committee reported pream-
BILE, relative to the course of the " Boston
Board, 'ifor the selection Of Missionaries,
and also, the following resolution
Resolpcd unanimously, That for the
peace and harmony, and in order to accom-
pllsh the greatest amount of good, and the
maintenance Of the Scripturaf principles
ON which the General Mississionary con.
veniion of the Baptist denomination in
the United States was originally formed,
it is proper that this convention a. once
proceed to organize society for the PRO-
pagation of the Gospel.
The preamble was unanimously adopt
% without disussion. Upon the adoption
Of the resolution, much discussion took
place, but i was finally unanimously adopt.
e. a committee Of "a was then appoint
"a, who should prepare and report Con.
sAtuton for Southern Association.
After prayer, the Convention adjourned
10 A o'clock, p Mp
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

The 'Irish Repeal Association Of La
fayette, La, lately held meeting and
dissolved their association. The following
is among the resolutions adopted;
/" Rssolrcd, That should war be the rc-
suit oi The Annexation 81 Texas, or Of the
conflicting claims Of the United States and
Great Britain 10 Oregon, we hold ourselves
ready for the struggle. TO the mainle-
nance OF the cause Of our adopted coun.
try,o on these, as we'll as on all other points
q dispute, We pledge to each Other our
lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honors.' +
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

The Charleston Mercury thus alludes tc
the diplomatic career Of Mr.. Edward Eve.
rett, U. s. Minister to England--as true
as il is caustc.
:" We have not heard that our rights 10
Oregon have received either new light
or increased strength from him. We have
reason 10 believe that his mission in Eng
land has been one marked by an especial
imbeciliiy-a few years Of elegant idling,
deserving rather 10 be chronicled as The
travels Of Cambridge professor, than the
labors of an American statesman.''
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH. - There is a
project among the wise men Of N. York,
to carry the electromagnetic wires across
the Atlantic. Mr.. Morse, The inventor,
says he can secure the wires from atirition
and from the corrosive effects Of sea wa
ter, and can reel them Of to and from ab-
rupt shores to the extent of 10000 miles
II necessary; no danger Of the wire break
ing by its own weight in sinking. This
may be all true--and yet is the professor
sure that he can secure it from being run
foul Of by fhe inhabitants Of the deep
big whales, sharks and sea serpentsl What
would become Of the wires should d whale
give them slight touch Of his tail9
~. @. Courier
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

or The London Times, the high tory
organ Of Great Britain, lately contained an
article arguing 10 the effect that " the 60
yernment Of Mr.. Polk" could not rely up.
ON the support or assistance of that "large
and respectable" portion constituting " all
but numerical majority of the populace'
known as the whlg party, in case Of arup-
ture with Great Britain or Mexico, and 10
sustain The position, notes the warmth with
which the presses and leaders of that par.
ty assail and villify the President--take
the Mexican and British sides Of the con-
troversies--even after a majority of the
people, sovereign in this Union, had sane
toned the avowed policy Of the President.
The article has created quite a iuttering
among the federal presses In this country.
The New Orleans Tropic (mpelled at last
by asense of awakening patriotism labors
hard 10 convince the London organ that he
is entirely pistaken," and utters many
pretty sayings about " our country" with
liberal sprinking Of heroics--brimstone,
fire and fury. Others whig papers, too,
have thought il necessary 10 say that the
London editor carries his assumptions en-
tirely 100 far. We congratulate ourselves
that we do not belong to a party whose
presses find it necessary to make such dis
chalmers and we hope the conduct Of the
leaders of the democracy may never be
such as TO afford even ground Of suspicion
of opposition TO the Foreign policy of the
government, after that course of policy has
received the sanction Of the majority Of
Ihe people. No democrat would be SO base
is to charge that the mass Of the whig par
y lack in loyalty and devotion to their
country; but whether they may not be
carried to unjustifable, deplorable lengths
" unscrupnlous leaders, is another ques-
ion. 1t is time for patriotic, well-mean-
ng wings to pause and reflect.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

| j. W
PolNr OF NO VARIATION There Is n
point at which the magnetic needle points
directly to the north star. That point il
one from which the variations Of the sur
veying compasses are adjusted on the
United States surveys. The government
requires that this variation be calculated
every so many miles distant fromia given
point, either east or west OF the line Of no
variation as the case may be, and said
variation must be noted on the minutes uf
the survey. While on the numerous sur
veys, we have assisted hundreds Or times
in taking this variation. Ills very sim
pie process, and can be done by any ordi-
nary surveyor any clear night in the year.
But there Is something very peculiar about
this line Of no variation. Some wears
since il was near Erie and piitsburg. IA.
extending In zigzag line from the Frozen
ocean TO the Gulf Of Mexico.s By tho
many observations made i has been as
certained that this line Of no variation il
moving scestioard, Prof. Locke, of this
city, informs Us that BY new instrument,
Just completed for him, he has taken tho
variation here and finds ii be four de- z
grees and four minutes distant of tho true
meridian. January, 1925, Prof Locke
took an observation and found the yaria-
tion to be s deg Is min,, showing that
lhe point Of no variation must be approach.
ing Wheeling, and Is proceeding wesi-
wardly- No one can be satisfied Of this
fact without wondering what great change
y going on, for certainly This phenome-
non indicates change ia lhe position Of
The earth o. IFS nature, or the north star
Some Of these things must BE- changing
according % these calculations.
Cincinnah C0mmY. N
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

+" Or We arc authorized 10 announce
WIN. BARKsDALE, Esa Of Lownde. county,
ns . candidase for District Attorney Of the
sisih Judicial District,
or Wc aro authorized to announce
JOHN A. WILCOX, Esa., of Monroe county,
~ = candidate for District Attorney Of The
Elxth JudIeinl Dislriet.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

LowNnEs couNry.--The county conyen-
tion met at Columbus last week, appointed
delegates to the State convention, ana
made the following nominations For The
State Senate, Dabnay Lipscomb; for Re-.
presenta.ives, James Whitfield, John r.
Connell, Eli Abbott.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

BRIrIsH FLEET FOR THE CUR The
ship Wabash which arrived yesterday from
n. York, reports having passed the Hole
IN the Wall, in company with four vessels
Of II. B. M navy, viz; ship Of the line
frigate; q sloop anda ten-gun brig. The
Wabash lellin with the squadron on The
4th inst. and parted company on the 5th.
INV. @. Bnllefin.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

Nm, EDlrcn, BY referring % ihe pro-
ceedings Of ihe County convention, ii H.
meeting il April, il WIN lie seen ihal nc
provision was made 10 secure represents
ton y the State Convention, ia case ihe
gentlemen appointed delegates shall not
be able to attend also notice thai ii
most Of thc counties delegates have been
appointedto The number Of Represents
tiyes and Senator in the Legislature.
Would j not bo wen 10 adopt cffectual
measures 70 secure full representation
~ the Convention, beyond contingency,
and npcn whatever basis the Convention
may DO organized? There are but FEW
oilice-seekers in Carroll, but wo are all is
ierested that good selections should bs
made by the July convention. Perhaps Il
may be convenient for a majority Of Tho
delegates to tho county convention ID ii.
tend al the courthouse on the first dayos
the term Of the ChanccrY Court. and Bro
vide against the contingencies referred, ID.
Please publish this. that attention NAV
be called 10 the usAtcr. M.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

TExAs.-Adyices are to the 9Th instant.
The National Register Official journal,)
gives the assurance that President JOINS
IS not endeavoring to thwart the proposed
annexation, but will cordially cooperate
with the other authorities Of the country
and with the people in bringing about that
measure.
Gen. HousToN, with his family, had ar
rived IN Galveston, intending after short
visit 70 the capital of Texas, to come to
the United States, on visit 10 General
JACKSON.
we continue TO receive accounts Of po.
puar meetings in all parts Of the coun-
Try in favor Of Annexation. The feeling
Is all but universal, and submits with evi
dent reluctance to delay. IBMletia.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

or We have heard the names Of seve-
raj influential gentlemen in this section oi
country, heretofore wings, and who voted
for Mr. Clay, who express cordial appro-
val Of Mr.. Pok's administration, and Of his
measures and policy SO far as developed.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

or The proceedings Of meeting in
Ncxubee, at which complimentary resolu-
lions were passed in alluson TO our fellow
Itownsman, Judge CARurnERs, will 10 foand
in another part Of this paper.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

Hon'l Wm. H. RoANE, one of the most
eminent men of Virginia, late u 5. Sena.
tor, departed this life recently, al his resi-
dence near Richmond.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

or Il is stated "by authority that nj
communications had passed, upsc The i2ih
ins,ant. between Mr.. buchanan, our Secrc.
sary ofSsaie, and MIR. Packcnham, the Bri'
'ish Minister, on the Oregon question.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

we are panied to learn from the Gre
ole, that Gears WILIIAMs, Of Canton, was
drowned recently Al Mississippi City,.
The Madison Citizens Corps, Of which he
was member, held 4 meeting and passed
an appropriate tribute 10 his worth and
memory.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

Mr.. JAS. Z. Hicks has become associated
with Mr., Travis in the Greenwood Re-
porter. The citizens .. ,ha, thriving town
viii serve ,heircwn inseres,sby extending
a liberal patronage TO tho Reporter.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

NEWS by THE HIBERNIA. We are IN.
debted, as usual, to the New York Herald
tor an Extra containing comprehensive
summary of the European news received
by the steamship IIibernia. The item ol
intelligence which addresses itself most
forcbly 10 the sympathis and feelings, is
the unfortunate and bloody contest which
has sprung up in Switzerland between The
Protestants and Catholics. Battles had
been fought and many persons slain ia this
unfortunate and unappeasable STRIFE The
sword ls dreadful arbiter in religious CON
troyersy. It may exterminate, but never
can convince. Reason is the only pru-
dent or lawful weapon: that prescribes
charity, freedom, federation.
Tho movements in Parliament seem to
indicate q very anxious purpose TO concili-
ate Ireland. Whether this springs from an
awakened sense Of justice or, some less
worthy motive, we presume not 10 say; but,
we rejoice that the ministers Of the Crown
can look fayorably upon her wants, be the
motives what they may. The Queen thinks
proper to flatter the Irish BY visit to them
soon. We should think that The republic
an spirit Of that oppressed people would
prefer royalty to keep at distance.
The Oregon question still continues 10
attract q great deal Of attention in Eng
land, though but little was said about it in
Parliament. Coastitution.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

sWould you like a late English papera''
asked Digby, Of an intelligent English
man whom he mel IN acoiIee.house. aNo,
! thank you," replied the gentleman, !. i
find your whig papers are Gbout thc same
thing" [Bosion Post
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

or Can any body tell us whether the
author Of letter in the last Grenada paper
has any Hankeriugs after a scat in the Le-
glslaiure himselfl He is on "a cold ,rail''
OF "a back lsack.n
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

NEw TERRIroRY.-The people ii wis.
consa are preparing to make new ter-
rltory, 70 se called Superior" BY dividing
Wisconsin into two parts. The new
"iiem' 10 contain some 10000 square
miles,
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28
cErnK plsrRIcr cnANcEnY COURT.

EEEHK DsTKIUT UTANCENY UHUNT
Or Wo are authorized to announce
WILLIAM r. BOLE as d candidate ior ro-
election 10 The Office Of Clefh OF tho District
Chanccry Court, for the district composed Of the
counties Of Holmes, Carroll, Yalobusba, Cboc-
taw, and T0llahaichie.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28
CLERK crncuIr COURT.

Or We nrc authorized to announce
RICHARD A. SEWARD ns candidate for
rc-elcction 10 tho oilue Of Clerk Of the Circuit
Court Of Carroll county.
or We are authorized 10 announce
WIN. g. HALE ns a candidate for CLERK Of
the Circuit Court Of Carroll county.
Or We nre authorized 10 say that VIII
LAMs G.. HERRING win be candidate for
Clerk Of The Circuit Couft OF Carroll county, II
nominated by The democratic county convention.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

How absurd i Is for man soilatter him
self with imaginary qualities and qualifi,
cations, pharisee-like thank God that he
i not like other men, and treat with con.
tempt the honest masses Of his fellow. men
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

ihe greatest compliment ever paid BY
one military character 10 another, was
PAID BY Frederick the Great d Waahing-
ton ;--1 His hand n an army, and his
head as state counciI.n
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

SETTLING THE TITLE.--At tho las, ac-
counts, four thousand emigrants were as
scmb!ed at different points in Missouri,
and are now on the march to Oregon
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

or VIZ are authorized 10 announce
WILLIAM c0THRAN, Eya, Of Carroll CO.,
ns candidate fof Judge Of .ho Sixth Judicial
district, comprising tho oobhtes Of Monroe,
Lowndes, Oktibbeba, Cboetaw, Cbickasaw, Car
roll. YaIlobuhho, and TalIahatehie.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

ORIENTAL WHIccERY.--'r The Grand Sui
tan a Turkey proposes to establish q bank
a. Consiantinople, 10 facilitate The Iinan-
cal operation Of bis government, and re-
guIale the exchanges--or tho harem.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

or Gen'l Fcors's letter ,o,he democra-
cy of copiah, declaring himself candidate
for Y. s. Senator, will appear in our next,
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR,
A LEXANDER G.. McNUTT.

TnE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION
VIII bo held at the Capitol in Jackson, on
the FIRST MoNpAy (7ih) Of JvLy.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28


HAIL STORM. The northwestern part
Of our county was visited on The night Of
The 18th instant, with most destructive
hail storm and tornado, which very mate
rally injured the corn, cotton and oat crops
--in some places entirely destroying
them. We learn that The farmers are
preparing 70 re-plant both corn and col.
ton. Some Of The hail stones are said d
have been fully as large as turkey eres
The storm continued on lis course d
the westward into DeSoto county, deal
ing destruction 70 every tender bud. Ii
swept over several plantations in that
county, in most Of which, the corn upd
cotton, together with garden and other
plants, were entirely destroyed. In some
places, from l00'to 800 trees were blown
down on single acre Of ground. Large
quantities Of birds were found scattered
over the ground the next morning, which
were killed by the hai--also, many cal.
lie were killed by the falling timbers-
The hail in some places lay in drifts from
two to three feet high Holly Sp. Guard.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

HTNTE THANCELLUNs
Or VIZ arc authorized TO announce
JuDde JOHN M. TAYLOR as candidate for
Chancellor OF tho State Of Mississippi
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

hAr VIZ aro authorized 10 announce
Il. D. GRIDER ne a candidate for Assessor Of
Taxes Of Carroll county,
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28
GSrHrraI 7slertfon,
3D AND 4Tm DAYS or NOVEMBER NEXT.

JUDGE HIGH COURT or ERRORS APPEALS.
or We are authorized 10 announce
Howl ALEXAND DER M. CLAYTON, OF Mar
shall county, as candidate for recollection as
Judge Of The High Court of Errors and Appeals,
for tho Northern distdct
or We arc authorized 10 announce
IIos'l HENLEY $, BENNETT, Of Lowndcs,
10 candidate for Judge Of the High Court Of
Error and Aprenls, for the Norlhom District.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

An APPROPRIATE REpIY.--It will Be
remembered that the President elect, on
bis way up the Ohio River, stopped for d
few moments at Jeaersonyie, 10 shake
hands with his friends Of the aHoosiers
State. While engaged with his amiabla
lady IN receiving the congratulations, Of
the citizens, a young federalsf, who was
Fin great agony for an opportunity to dis
play his ccnceited smariness, said % Mrs
Polk.
Madam, il must be exceedingly ire
some to you TO be obliged to take lie hands
of 50 many Of these rough farmers and
mechancs!v
sNo, sir" she replied 'sit is to This very
class Of individuals | am indebted for be.
ing placed in position to have the honor
TO shake hands with lheEa.
Il is Unnecessary 10 add, that the re-
spectacle kid glove young gentleman van
lshed instanior. Neto Albany Democrat.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

Al meeting Of The friends Of the Abo-
nilon Of capital punishment, held in New
York on Monday evening, letter from
the Hon. George NJ. Dallas was read, ID
which he says: @Time and reflection have
confirmed the opinion, cherished BY me-
for many years, that in our country, at
least, no just cause exists for the infliciicn
Of death-punishment, and that its abolish-
ment will bo hereafter looked upon as ev-
idence Of the moral character Of nations,
as they successiyely shall bio, il from their
criminal codes.n
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-28

COUNTY TREASURER.
0erWo are authorized TO announce Maj
JAMES MONEY asa candidate for recollection
10 the Office Of Trcnsuvcrof Carroll county.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-11-01
More From Oregon.

From a letter of the Marshal and High She
riff of Oregon, who has been there fifteen years,
received few days since, DATED l2rn OF APRIL,
written 10 his brother in this county, we make
a Few exrracts:-[ Independence mo Eaposi-
tor.
last year I raised 300 bushels Of wheat
this year think will have 5000 bushels.
havea large farm lying eight miles from ship
You live in. have large huiiding in Oregon
City tha, has cos, me about $1,000. Ihsve al
so property in the city Of MuItanomah and nl.
in the town of linton. Oregon city lies Oh
the east side of the the Willamette Falls, and
Mu',anonah on .he west side, and linton 90
miles below. at the head of ship navigation. !
have beside 10 head of cattle, Is head of horses,
900 hogs. . dogs. | cat, 3 children aud the old
woman, with chickens innumersble.
"With regard to the nonor heaped upon me
in this country, am High Sheriff and Terri.
torial Marshal oi Oregon; have been going
around the circuit together with the court Off
GERS. and have to start to the mouth of the river
in the morning To the county of Clatsop, We
have five counties in the Territory, viz: Gao.
xmas. Yamhills, Champoick, Twaity and Clat-
sop-As foe our connection with the u. States,
We are almost independent OF Uncle Sam. For
some time past | have been employed taking
the census--the number of souls is 1000.
Now, as respecting Oregon, | have explored
the whole country, aud think it the finest upon
the esrih--the soil is very good-the timber
80 tall that have seen Is rail cuts | feet hong,
gotten out of a tee 20 inches through at the
butt The climate is fine, too; | have not seen
/ any ice this winter, but we had five months rain
without intermission, still our stock keeps lat
without feeding them any; the grass here looks
like your clover fields in June. Come to Oregon,
and make your children rich and live happy
yourself Should you move to the country, bring
two or three hundred young heiiers, as they are
the best property in this country. There is no;
half the trouble and danger in coming here tina,
you think-it you start, half the trouble ID
over"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-11-01

From the n. Y. Evening Miro
The Old Maids soiiioquy.
BY MRS. L. MARIA sHEIDEN.
do declare, think it strange,
The men 10 not propose
They say the times are very hard
I'm sure they are for beaux.
Each day I've drest and waited here,
In hopes the gents would call;
II seems TO me almost year,
Since they have come at all.
I'm always cheerlul-sometimes gay,
And dress with greatest care
The stupid men will not propose,
And here's my first gray hair!
Pa says he's getting tired out
or purchasing Cologne,
And such a hopeless case as mine,
Ma thinks was never known
I wish | could the mystery solve
No calls show late it grows
When I'm so very lady.like,
Why don't the men propose?
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-11-01
HOME AND FRIENDS.


ny CHARLES SWAIN.
Oh, there is power TO make each hour
As sweet as Heaven designed it
Nor need we roam to bring it home,
Though few there be to find il
We seek too high for things close by,
And loose what nature found us
For life hath here no friends so dear
As Home and Friends around us
We oft destroy the present Joy
For future hopes-and praise them:
Whilst flowers as sweet bloom at our feet,
If we'd but stcop 10 raise them !
For things afar still sweeter are
When youths bright spell hath bound us,
But soon we're taught that earth has nought
Like Home and Friends around us,
The friends that speed in time of need,
When hopes last reed is shaken,
To show US still, that, come what will,
We are not quite iorsaken;
Though all were night-if but the light
From friendships altar crowned us,
'Twould prove the bliss of earth was this
Our Home and Friends around us.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-11-01

A country editor says, ION our outside will
he found torn coat and other articles" Ma.
ny q country editor is found wife torn coat
on his outside,