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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

OREooN.---As much interest is felt in re-
lation 10 the controversy as TO the title to
this country, we insert several extracts
from leading papers, showing that the
claim setupby England is entirely ground
less, and that that nation has heretofore ac-
knowledged our right TO the territory in
which, by the British feelings and partial
itios Of some Of our statesmen, they have
since been allowed joint occupancy. Ii
this rapacious nation should see iii to set
up claim to the State of Mississippi, there
would be as much justification for conces-
sion or compromise on the part OF our 90.
vernmcnt, as in the case Of Oregon. The
country il ours by discovery of the Coum-
bia at us mouth and at its head sources /,
by purchase Of the title or claim Of Spain;
by the acknowledgment OF Great Britain
at the close Of the last war--ours by right
and ours by nature. Ii really seems TO us
that the American who, undor the ciroum.
stances, would hesitate 10 sustain the 20.
vernment in the position assumed by the
President, would be willing to re-colonize
the American States, and return again to
British vassalage. We hope there are few
such. We have every confidence that the
President and his Cabinet viii maintain
the rights and honor Of the country, and
tina. ere tho lapse of many years, our do.
mains beyond the Rocky mountains will be
peopled with nation Of freemen.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

The Convention to form new Constitu-
ton in Louisiana, has finished its !abors
and adjourned. From cursory knowledge
of some Of the features of the new Consti-
tuition, we entertain the hope that the PEG.
pie viii reject il, and demand another
Convention.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER :--B.

SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER ,--B. B.
Minor, Richmond, Va, SIS year.
We have received and read the May No
OF this popular periodical. II is sufIicien.
to say that II fully snstains the reputation
acquired by previous issues. "Walpurgis
Night, or the First Of May" Is ono Of the
most entertaining sketches we have read
in many day. The Important Meeting
in London" is an admirable satire upon
the mock philanthropy of the titled robbers
over the water. The South has an able
champion in the "Messenger" One fault
we find with this work, is the practice OF
continuing" mawkish love-stories, of un-
suitable and inordinate length, from month
TO month through whole year. No maya
zine story, unless of unusual merit, should
be continued" for more than two months.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

or We arc authorized 10 announce
ANDREW X. BLYTHE, of Lowndes county,
=. . candidate for District Attorney Of the
Sixth Judicial District
or We nro authorized to announce
JOHN a. WILCOX, ESQ, Of Monroe county,
~ candidate for District Attorney Of the
Sixth Judicial District
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

or We notice rumor that Mr.. VAN b.
rem will be rendered an appointment as
Special Envoy TO England, "to adjust the
Oregon controversy" The proper ADJUST
ment of the "controvery," win be the pas
sage by the next Congress Of the bill for
the occupation Of Oregon. giving the sti-
puaed notice Of the termination Of the
joint occupancy.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

VIRGINIA ELECTIONS. - Fourteen demo-
Gratis, and one whig, elected to Congress,
and democratic majority Of about 80 on
join, ballet in the Legislature.
John w. Jones, the extra VIM. Smith,
n. NJ. 4. Hunter, and g. O. promgooio are
mentioned as from among whom selec-
ton WILDE made for Senator.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

Or WE are authorized 10 announce
WILLIAM COTIRAN, Esa., Of Carroll co.,
rs a candidate for Judge Of The Sixth judicial
district, comprising The counties OF Monroe,
LowBdcs. 0ktbbeha, ChoetAw, Chicknsnw, Car
roll, Yalobusha, and Tallah0tchie.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

or Among the recent appointments, we
notice the following: Edmund Burke, of N.
H., commissioner of patents; R. II. Nor
ris, postmaster city of New York Ely
Moore, marshal southern district of N. Y. i;
Dr. Tate, Of Mississippi, consul at the port
Of Dnenos Ayres.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21
cLrnK nIarRlcr cnANcrnY cornr.

Or We are authorized to announce
WILLIAM r. BOLE rs a candidate for re-
election 70 Tic ofhce Of Clerk of the District
chnncrry Court, for the disirc tcomposed Of the
counties Of Holmes, Carroll, Yalobusba, Cboo.
tsw, md TnlIahntchie.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

1.-THE Union' is the name Of tho paper
edited by Mr.. Richie, which has succeed.
cd The Globe, at Washington. We have
read the FIRST number Of the sami-wcokly,
filled with well written editorials, but lack
ing in the fearless tone, the spirit, and Tie
vigor which characterize Mr.. Blair's wri-
tings. We regret the change.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

1t is stated in the Union, the official pa.
per that the station of Minister to England
has been rendered TO Mr.. Pickens, of South
Carolina,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

The UNITED STATES JOURNAL is the name
Of the paper which has succeeded the Ma
disonian-a very neatly printed and spi-
rited paper,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

JUDGE mon COURT or ERRORS APrEALs.
or We are authorized 10 announce
IIos'L HENLEY 8. BENNETT, Of Lowndcs,
asa candidate for Judge Of The High Court Of
Erfop and Appeals, for the Northern District.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

or Horace Pagaud, who was clerk in
the Auditors office, and counierieited the
State warrants, has been sentenced to so
years Imprisonment in the penitentiary-
ten years on each Indictment.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

Some person has sent us the catalogue,
&c, of Oakland College, Claiborne county,
A VIGOROUS effort is being made to advance
the interests Of the institution. The Pres
byterians have two ''colleges" in this State,
one at Oakland, and one at Clinton.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

or We copy the proceedings Of tho Me-
ihodiss Convention to considct the propri-
city Of division o. ihai church, as far as
received,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

Col. NAT. TERRY has been nominated as
tho democratic candidate for Governor of
Alabama.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

o." WE are authorized 10 announce
JuDeg JOHN NJ TAYLOR as a candidate for
Chancellor Of the Siaie OF Missssippi
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

y- The communication from Franklin
u inadmissable--if for no other reason be-
cause the author did no. send his name.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

EScLAHp AND OREeoN.--Considerable
sensation was produced yesterday by The
circulation Of the English Premier's rc-
marks on the Oregon question, ia which
some lively and iimid imaginations fan.
cied that they heard ominous distan. NUT
ierings Of "drums and trumpeis, blnnder-
buses and thunder" Nevertheless, Wall
street did not think proper to be disturbed
on the occasion, and wo see little reason
for any body else being frightened out Of
their Proprietry. Sir Robert Peel ap.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

Or Tho difficulties between this coun-
try and Brazil have been amicably adjust
ed by Mr. Wise, The American Minister
to that country.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

The stage route from Jackson to Column
bus, is now via Kosciusko, Attala co.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

or We are authorized 10 announce
RICHARD A, SEWARD m a candidate for
recollection to the Office Of Clerk Of the Circuit
Court Of Carroll county.
or We nro authorized 10 announce
WIN, g, HALE Oh candidate COR CLERK Of
the Circuit Court Of Carroll county.
o. Wcaro authorized 10 say that Will
LlAMS @. HERRING will be a candidate for
CLERK Of The Circuit Court Of Carroll county, II
nominated by The democratic county convention,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

The President magnanimously refuses to
recall Mr., Wise from Rio 2e Janeiro.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

We see i stated in the Tennessee pa
pers that Gov. Jones has changed his mind,
and positively declines becoming candi-
date for Congress. Sour grapes, pcrhapsl
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21
Assessor!

ASSESSOR,
Or We are authorized 10 announce
j.. u. ORDER ns candidate for Assessor Of
Taxes Of Carroll county.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

| or The editor Of the Southron says that
there has been great change Of opinion
IN Ibis State on The Tariff question, and
that II The issue was made at the next
election, a majority OF the people Missis-
sippi would BE- found in favor OF a protec-
two Tariff! This is the most unfounded
interruptions assertion, we everremember
to have seen in a wing paper The very
reverse is the fact. Every body knows
That there are thousands of wings in this
State opposed to the protective sysiem--
and who ever heard Of protective tariff
democrat in Missssippil The editor of the
Soulhron must have pcnned the article
with tho intention Of amusing his readers
by tho holiness Of his fiction. A few more
such assertions will "raise the dignity of
at least one paper in Mississippi.
.-s-a-i-asa
PRoGREss or BRTIsH PRINCIPLES AND FEEL
ING IN THIS couNTRY.--A late number of
the North American Review, ono of those
hugely respectable publications which, I'M
der cover Of much learning, and great Dig
nifty and gravity, are constantly inculcat-
ing sentiments adverse 10 our Republican |
contained an ingenious, beg |
ging apology for "the Loyasis Of I775,"
as i modestiy terms the tories OF the Re
The Lhmfcsioa Couricr takes
up The theme, and IN an article Of two CO.
umns, now before US, enters info labor
ID defence Of the tories who took the side
If the king in the Revolution When il ,
s remembered that many Of our leading
'whig" papers, headed by the National In
igencer, invariably take the British side Of
very question, il is not surprising that !
hey should defend their " illustrous pre-
lecessors" who took the British side in the
revolution, and we simply record the fact
rs portion Of the history Of the times.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21
COUNTY TREASURE

COUNTY TREASURER.
0erWc are authorized TO announce Mai.
JAMES MONEY asa candidate for recollection
10 the Office Of Treasurer OF Carroll county,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

TITLE TO OREGoN.-The English min
isjry attempt to make out their title to Or.
egon BY right Of discovery, when Spain,
from whom we derive title, not only dis
covered but possessed the country as far
as Nootka sound. (norih latitude 49,)
and our treaty with Russia fixes the north.
ern boundary at 54-d0 north lalitude.--
Our southern boundary with Spain, and
next with Mexico, Is 42s north lat The
mouth Of the Columbia is about 400 north
lat. BY discovery, by actual possession
in 1871, 10 advance Of any English set
Element, and by purchase from Spain and
France, we became the proprietcrs Of the
Territory. AT the close Of The Reyolu.
ticnary war, England did not pretend 10
have any claim 10 Oregon, and as late az
1925 she offered 10 extend the eastern
Rocky Mountain boundary fixed ok The
close Of the war (40s north lai,) 10 the
Pacific, asking al the same time i transfer
Of our rights north Of that line 10 lat. "a,
as defined ia our treaty with Russia. This
would have given England five degrees.
and the Uuiicd States seven degrees oil
territory. But our government very pros
perry rejected the proposition, which has
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21
General Election,

ID AND Arm DAYs or NoyEMDER NEXT
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-08-06
AGRICULTURAL Mceting.

AT meeting Of portion OF the citizens Of
Jasper county, at the Court House in the town
of Paulding, on the I'd August. 1916, who met
for the purpose of organising an Agricultural
Society, Judge URIAu MILLsArs was called to
the chair, and L. B. ELLIS Esq, requested to
act as Secretary. On motion of Il II. Dozer,
J. NJ. GrayLill, Esq, was requested to explain
object of the the meeting, which he did in few
brief remarks. On motion Q! J. NJ. Graybill
it was resolved, ;ha: the chairman appoint
committee Of five TO draft rules of government
for the Society; whereupon, the chairman ap-
pointed Messrs. ] NJ Graybill, o. c. Dease,
John MDonald, VIM. fairfield, and r. H.
Dozicr, who retired, and in short time report
ed a preamble and rules Of government for said
society, which was received and adopted The
chairman of the committee remarked that the
lateness of the day and the short time devoted
to the consideration of the preamble and rules
Of governmen! Compelled the committee
to present them to the Society in very imper
feet form, and suggested the proprieiy of having
them revised. Maj. James Nc Dugad then
moved that a committee of FIVE be appointed TO
revise the preamble and rules of government of
said society, which was carried. The chair
appointed Messrs James NJ Dugald Graybill,
j. c. Moffttt l. B. Ellis, and VIM. fairfield.
On motion of J. NJ. Graybill, Esq, the chair
man was added to said committee
The Society then went into the election of
officers, which resulted in the election Of Judge
Uriah Millsaps President L. b. Ellis and
John Nc Donald, Vice Presidents; John Light.
sey, sen'r, Treasurer; and r. H. Dozier, Secre.
tary-all Of them unanimously.
On motion Of J NJ Graybil, the chairman
appointed committee Of three to draft an Ag-
riculural Address to the Farmers Of Jasper
county J. NJ. Graybill, S. r. Adams and
VIM Ellis, Esq's. were appointed.
On motion of Col O. c. Dease, the secrcia.
ry was instructed to keep the roll open for the
admiiion Of members, until the next regular
meeting
On motion, it was resolved, that the editors
Of the True Democrat and Eastern Clarion be
requested to publish the proceedings of the So.
ciely, free Of charge
On motion Of Maj. NJ Dugald, the Society
adjourned uuil the next regular day Of meet
ing, on the fItt Saturday Of November next
URIAH MILLSAPS, PresL
r. II. DOzIER, Sec'y..
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-08-06

For some years past there has been a
wish to effectan amendment of our State
Constitution so to bring Equity down
tCtha door ofeVery citizen, By giving to
our circuit courts original jurisdiction, in
all matters, as well in Equity, as at law,
without regard tothe amount in contro-
versy. This proposition failed at thelast
session, after jealous effort by its friends.
The reason Of its failure we have never
learned, bat We regret TO see, that the same
legislature which rejected that proposition
should have passed Union Bank Bond
paying Resolution, under what guise Hea-
ven only knows, butt is done and we are
required to vote on it at the November
election.
The Resolution proposes that We shall
change our election systemso that We shall
elect the Executive and Legislative Of
ficers at one time and the judicial and min.
isterial at another. Most any body might
see through that object. 1t is to place in
the hands OF village politicians, the judicial
and ministerial departments. Only give
them that advantage and there will be but
one election more until we shall not have
one judge or county officer in the State
who is not Bond payer. The next Leg
islature ensuing that event will be of as
Bond paying complexion as the Bond
holding Shilocks want We are against
the Resolution and would be pleased that
some friend, who is able, would furnish
US few articles exposing the measure.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-08-06
For he True Demoerak


Mr.. Edtsr:-The communication over
the signature of Jasper, which appeared
lew days ago in the Clarion calling the at
tention Of the people to the high toned
qualifications Of Major Cornelius M'Laurin
Of Covington ito I'll the office of Brigadier
General Of the % Brigade Of hi. Ma, are
all very just aud true Of The Major; he de-
serves ell Of this.
Well sac, Mr.. JEFFERSON M. GRAY
BILL, Of Jasper county, is a candidate for
this Office, and bis qualifications to an it
are equal 70 any IN Ibis Brigade, and the
people Of Jasper county, both wings and
democrats, are proud 10 give him their
hearty support, 81 least these are The feel.
.ings ola large nainber The people Of Jas,
per county towsrds NJ GraybilI, Is ex-
pressed.
Row sif, q Woiild appe1T from the com
plnnicatspn Of Jasper that TIE sentiments
ronfeincd thsrein emanaies from Jasper
oouufv-b1fI an apprehsusiVs dat Sir.
JASPER shouidhare signed himself Suith
rh.sh d0ss NO bsleng % Tbs Bagsde a.
al Tbs IS JASPER
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-08-06
DESTRUCTIVE Fire.

The most destructive confagratinn that
has occurred in New York city since the
great fire of 1885, broke ont on Friday
night The wind was blowing a perfect
hurricane and the fire ragged with frightful
violence for hours, sweeping both sides Of
Of Broad street, thence to Broadway, New
street, both sides Of Exchange place, down
Broadway 10 Bowling Green, Beaver
street, William street, &c. Two or three
hundred buildings we're burned and pro-
perry destroyed 70 The amount Of eight or
ten millions Of dollars. Several buildings
in which explosion materials had been
stored, blew up, SCATTERING the glass in
houses four or five squares of. Several
lives are supposed TO Be lost by persons be-
ing crushed beneath the falling ruins.
H. S. Journal
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-08-06
GENERAI, POST OFFICE.
WASHINGTON CRY, July 3, lS4

WASHINGTON Cry, July 9, 1916.
Ordered, that from and after the first
day ofJuly, 1916, every deputy postmaster
whose commissions on the hostages oflet-
tiers at 80 per cent, and OF newspapers at
so per cent, under the act of Sd Of March,
1916, shall fall short ofIhe sum Of Sc 25
for any one quarter, or Of the proportional
part OF that sum for any fraction Of quar-
ter. be authorized 10 credit himself in a
separate item in his account current, for
extra commission on the postage OF letters
at 90 per cent. under the act OF Sd March,
Is45. If the postmaster be entitled to the
allowance of2U per cent for night service,
he will not credit the extra commission
here mentioned, as so pet cent is the ut
most which can be allowed in any case
under the law. Ordered, that every dep
utv postmaster whose commissions on the
postage Of letters and newspapers, and
other allowances, shall exceed the sum Of
Sc Is in any one quarter, or the due pro-
norton Of the said sum in any part OF "a
quarter, be authorized, ia the event that
such commissions and allowances fall
shou Of the amount 20 which said deputy
postmaster was entitled for the eorTespon-
ding Of the fiscal year ending 3Oth Of June
1886, to credit himself in a separate item
in his account current, for such amount Of
extra commissions as shall make the whole
amount credited equal TO ihe ssme; the
extra commissions to be subject 70 thepFo-
vision contained in the 4lst section Of the
act Of Sd March, ls45, and 10 the rsgula.
tious Of the department Issued in puFsu.
ance theleoL 9. JoHNsoN.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-08-06
~, he Tn, Democrat.

Mr.. Editor: am, and always have
been, Jackson Van Buren, Democrat, and
| well remember, and you must also re-
member, that some Of those who are now
pluming themselves on their Democracy,
and asking Office at the hands Of the PEG.
pie, were, few years ago, TO be found the
londest and most clamorous advocates of
Whiggefy. A particular gentleman, living
on Main street, in Paulding, was so ultra
in his notions, that he did not hesitate to
pronouncethe Democrats fools, miscreants,
&C., but now, forsooth, we find the same
gentleman safely ensconced ln,onr ranks,
asking for office. "A certain other gentle
man, editor of newspaper, not hundred
miles from this place, could also be found
in thesame crowd; until honesty compelled
him to sag he saw his error, and straight
way, off he to sailed forth for an Office at
the hands of the Democracy. Sir, / am
no prophet, but it seems to me that it does
not take much foresight to scan the mo-
tiveS ofsuch gentlemen. And as you have
started with bold and fearless step to
purge our ranks of such excrescencies, l
hope the True Democrat will hold up such
eleventh-hour democrats, for the sake of
Office, in their true light
Oh, Mr.. Editor, how comes it that our
friend Adams went instructed from this
county to the State Convention, to support
that old bunker, R. w. Roberts, for Con.
gress, and procured his own. nomination
before the Convention Sir, ought not
the people to know how this thing was
done2 For myself l can say that the two
gentlemen who voted for him, richly de.
serve leather medal. HUNKER.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-08-06
"Verilas" shall appear in our next

In our advertising columns will be found the
circular of the Spring Hill Academy This
institution is under the superintendence Of our
friend and prcceplor, L G. RArrER, who we
take pleasure Recommending TO the public as
being eminentIy qualified for his present vOca.
tion Those who entrust their children to his
charge, may rest assurcdsthatthcy could not
be entrusted to better or more competent
teacher