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Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09
MIDDLETON. April 4. 1874

MeSSrs. Jones q Durdin: The time is
approaching when it will become necessa-
ry for the delegates 10 our Democratic
County Convention to select from among
their fellow citizens suitable individuals
to represent our county in the lower branch
| OF tho next Legislature. Inasmuch as
modest merit is frequently passed over to
ease the pain OF vaulting aspiration, and
to secure peace and harmony in political
families, trust it will not be considered
improper, or out of place, that an old sol.
dier 10 the rank and file OF Democracy
should suggest the name of one whom he
thinks well qualified TO discharge the du.
ties which he thinks will be incumbent
upon Representative. allude to ADDI-
SON KING, Esq. That he has been as
much solicited as others, there can be no
doubt; that he has not made the fact pub
lie, is but an evidence of discreet modes.
iy, worthy of true democrat who confides
in the Judgment, and cheerfully submits to
the will of the people. Mr.. King is
gentleman of good education, sprightly
mind, and is well versed in the principles
of law. And what is still better, he is
farmer-he lives by his labor, and not
by his wit. Should he be selected, |
have no doubt that the democracy of Car
roll will rally 10 his support as one man,
and young North Carolina, the tenth legion
of Carrol's democracy, will Iush 10 the
polls as mighty avalanche, bearing down
with impuniIy the stubborn cohorts Of COON
cry. What say you then, brother demo-
Gratis, 10 NELL and KING2 They are
good democrats, and real clever fellows.
LOCO FOCO
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

Or In another column will be found the
details OF the gigantic scheme Of banking
conirived TO Plunder the people of hio,
whlcn has lately passed the legislature
This is one of the fruits Of the whig as.
cendancy in that State--cvery whig mem
Der voting Tor it, every democrat against it,
We doubt not the democracy of Ohio will
Immediately proclaim their purpose to re-.
peal the Infamous law, or charter, as soon
as they obtain the ascendancy in the State
government and every true friend of Equal
Rights, honesty, and republicanism, will
bid them God speed in the good work (!
1t any democrat has been deluded into the
belief that the wings are ready to abandon
their shin.plasler schemes, both State and
National, let him look at the results of their
rule in Ohio. Mr.. Van Buren, was right
when he said, in his Indiana letter, tba, the
paper money manuiacturers--lhe vampires
who prey upon honest indusry--wil con.
tend for the ascendancy, for grants of spe.
c'al privileges, for many years to come
" The viper is skolched, but not killed. y
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

VoLusrEER COMPANY. - We learn tha,
some OF our citizens are making oxertions
TO organize Volunteer Company in this
place. As coon as the requisite number
shasl have been enrolled, and we learn
there are bu, few lacking, the officers will
be elected, uniform agreed upon, &c.
This is commendablc and praise worthy.
No county in the State should be without
well organized military company. These
companies constitute tho reliance Of Tho
Republic in times OF pcril--ihe nucleus for
the formation OF an army nvncible in spi.
ri and discipline. Why may not the cid.
rens of tho County form company Of Ca.
valry' The assemblage in attendance up.
on the Court this week would afford oppor.
,uniiy TO start such movement.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

OF The editor OF tie whig paper at Lex.
ingion, Holmes Co, we are sorry to stale. is
much dispeased at the course of the demo-
cratic party in this county. Under the
head Of Carrolp he devoles a column Of
his last paper 10 notice of the proposed
County convention. We see nothing in
hls ofiusion worth reply. The hypocrisy
Of the cant about whig magnanimity, is an.
parent. The democratic candidates in his
county, who look for whig votes, will real
ize IT. The Democrats of Carroll will pro-
bably bo deeply mortified to hear that the
Lexington editor has such a bad opinion
OF themi luckily, his little sheet does not
circulate much in this county, else gloom
akin to that which enveloped the routed
forces Of whigery at tho downfall Of The
embodiment" nigh, settle upon the luck.
less locoiocos hercabouts, who have unfor.
iunately raised the ire of the Lexington
editor You can stand aside, MIR. Ad.
vertiser.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

ST. LoUIs.--We have often expressed
the opinion that the city of ST. Louis is
destined, from its position and other advan-
tages, to become the most important and
populous inland town in the world. From
facts connected with the progress Of the
city, which we find in late St. Louis pa
pers, it would seem that the conjecture is
net extravagant, nor likely to be long, com
nafssively speaking, IN being fulfilled. A
cersus Of the Town which has Just been
completed, shows present population Of
$4,000, against population in 1880 of
5000; in 1887, Of $4,000; in ls43, Of
$4,000; and in October last (when the
enumeration was taken by authority Of
the State) Of 34.420. The progress OF the
place in buildings, trade, manufactures,
the mechanic arts, and other sources and
evidences Of prosperity, has been in ra-
ito corresponding TO the increase Of the
Inhabitants. M 0. Bulletin.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09
MEETING AT GREENWOOD.

AT meeting Of the Democrats Of Green
wood beat, in the town of Greenwood
Saturday the 29th of March, Mr.. W
WRIGHT, was called to the chair, and Mr.
r. s, MARSHALL, appointed secretary.
The objec, Of the meeting having been
explained by the chairman, the following
resolutions were submitted and unani.
mousIy adopted:
RESOLVED, That the Democrats Of the
Greenwood beat, accord most heartily in
the necessity and propriely of the Couu.
ty Convention, to be held in Carrolton on
the third Monday 10 April next, for the
purpose OF appointing delegates 10 the
State Convention at Jackson, and also for
the nomination of county officers.
Resolred, That in times like the pre-.
sent, when the two great parties of the
country are striving for ascendency, il
becomes US as patriots, to abandon all sell
fish and personal considerations, and unite
TO man, upon all and every principle,
upon the preservation of which we be-
lieve the safety Of our institutions depend.
Resolped, That we hold il 10 be no in.
fringment upon the principles of republ.
canism to require nomination by the con-
yention, before the claims of any individ
ual should be regarded for office, mas
much as tho offices were created, NOT for
those who fill them, but for the benefit of
the people who alone should select the
incumbents.
Resoired, That five delegates be ap.
pointed 10 attend The Convention for the
purpose of carrying out the foregoing
principles.
Whereupon, the following individuals
were appointed by the meeting
w. X. MARTIN, BRIGHr McLENDEN,
CAswELL NrwsoM, R. S. MARSHALL,
WILLIAM WRIemr.
RESOLVED, That we pledge ourselves 10
sustain, by all fair and honorable means,
the election of all who may be nominated
by the Convention.
Resolred, Tha, the delegates are earn
estly requested TO ascertain the wishes Of
majority Of the Democrats of this beat in
relation to the nomination, and lha, they
recommend the persons who may seem to
be preferred, and to use all just means 10
procure their nomination.
Resolucd, That the delegates are here
by authorised 10 fill any vacancy that may
occur.
Resolred, Tha, the proceedings OF this
meeting be signed by the Chairman and
Secretary, and forwarded to the "Missis-
sippi Democrat" for publication.
WIN. WRIGHT, Cha'n.
r. 5. MARSHALL, Sec'ty.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09


Mr.. EDITOR: Allow me, through The
medium Of your paper, 10 suggest to the
July Convention the name Of DR.. LLOYD
SELBY, Of Warren county, for nomina.
ton for Congress. Ii is customary, in ef.
iusions of this kind, 10 indite panegyric
upon the character, claims, and merits ol
the person recommended. ! shall not con-
form to this custom. DR.. Selby's poiti-
cal opinions, his fearless opposition 10 eve.
Ty form Of privileged legal oppression
whether tariffs, banking, bonding, or any
other of the thousand devices TO render
the many subseryient TO the few--are well
known TO large portion of the people Of
the State of Mississippi. He is known to
be democrat of The Jefferson, Taylor, and
Jackson stamp. l do not know whether
the DR.. desires, or would accept the no
minaiion, but that he would make a most
faithful and able Representative, is tho
opinion Of one DEMO-.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09
Mtsstsatppf Democrat,
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p. G. JONES, EDITOR.
CARROLLTON.
WEDNESDAY, ....l. April ., lo45.

CANDIDATES. .FoR THE LEGIsLATURE.-Ev
ry democrat with whom we have convers-
cd concurs with the recommendation Of a
correspondent In our last paper, as TO tho
propriety Of posiponing the nominations Of
candidates for tho Legislature to later
day. We hope the delegates to the Coun.
ty Convention will deliberately consider
the matter, and como TO such determination
as may seem most conducive 10 the inle.
rests Of the party. 1t will require active,
united, and jealous effort TO secure success
In tho county.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09
FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamer Cambria, at Boston, brings
dates TO the 5ih of March. The price Of
cotton had advanced I'D. Il cts the
demand was very brisk, and stil further
advance anticipated.
The next important item is the
REDUCTION OF THE BRITISH TARIFF.
Cotton yarn, linen yarn, and thrown
silks are TO be admitted free of duty, and
amongst other things we find few impor-
tant articles from the United States, parti-
cularly Slaves, Turpentine, Lard and Lard
Oil. The import of the latter article from
the United States, where ii is now manu-.
factured in great abundance, will no doubt
be extensive, as well as Of other commo-
dities named.
The celebrated Rev. Sydney Smyih is
dead. Two or three wealthy nobleman
haye died lately, among them brother of
the Duke of Wellington. The British
Queen is in her usual annual "nteresting
siluaiion.n
An English paper gives the following
particulars of great
FLOOD IN CHINA.
A letter from Macao, published in the
Handeleblad, gives an account of the over
flowing Of rivers in the north Of China
before which the European inundations
that have been recorded during the last
few years, shrink into utter insignifcance.
On the shores of the Yellow Sea the
phenomenon took the character of se-
cond deluge. Whole provinces. with po-
pulations respectively larger than some of
the second class kingdoms Of Europe, were
almost entirely submerged. The retreat
of the waters left corpses in thousands, -
Touching episodes are given as pictures of
this awful calamity. On the river Yang
Use were found large floating casks, which
when examined were discovered to contain
the bodies of young children, whose mo-
theirs when all hope of themselves was
gone, had committed them TO these float
ing afks, as last slender chance of sal
valion. Upwards of seventeen millions
Of human beings, escaped from the inun.
daiion, have poured themselves over the
adjacent provinces, beggared of oil things
Ind crying for bread.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09
THE SENATORIAL VACANCY.

a most violent assault upon GoYerno
y McNuu appears as editorial in late mum.
= !, Der Of the Jackson Reformer. No proof is
= offered forthe wholesale charges advanced
b, Apart from the injustice done Governor
McNutt, the article displays a most enyious
and malignant intolerance, highly repre-
henslble in paper protesting to be demo-
; cratic. There are a set Of halEand-half
r politicians In this State-never to be de-
pended on when great democratic mea-
snres are at stake-with us one year and
on the nexi--whose merits and services
would not bear the test of an investigation
farther back than the late election. These
men, and their organ at Jackson, would
make "Texas" the test Of political prefer
ineni for the next forty years, were it in
Their power--using it as cloak to hide
their former political sins, and their present
political heresies. Like the "iack o. di. !
munis" to Simon Suggs, it is their main
hope in the game. But they will find that
their luckily hobby is not trumps" this
year that the people are not willing 10
forget and iorego all else, for a question
now seitledj and that they cannot secure
oblivion for their own sins, by unjustifable
and groundless assaults upon old and well
tried public servants. In good time we
shall fehearse some facts in the past poll
lical history of some of these aspirants, at
whose instigation, and for whose benefit, /
hese assaults are made.
AS to Gov. McNuti's course on the Tex
IS question, we can now state confidently.
'n the authority Of one who had opportu-
nlty OF knowing his sentiments, and who ,
heard him speak in the canvass, that he
has always been in favor Of the Annexation
'f Texas--was never welded to any par
icular form Of nnexaiion--never favored !
Benton's bill-and never considered the
assent Of Mexico necessary. He did not ,
ionounce and abuse Democrats who oppo.
Ied Tyler's treaty, because he believed
such an iniolerant and violent course cal +,
'ulated 10 delay, II not utterly to defeat, ;
he great measure Of annexation. We do
not believe that there is in the State more
sincere friend of Texas than Gov. McNutl,
and certainly no one who could give more
efficient aid to the measure if again before
he U. 5. Senate---the wholesale assertions
'f the Reiormer to the contrary notwlh.
standing. In all else that gives claims to !
he station, and to the confidence and CRATE.
ul remembrance Of true donocrats-in in ;
elect, in an Underwriting devotion to the
'ause, in important, neslimable services to
he party, and above all, as the leader and
pioneer of Mississippi democracy in the
most important aud glorious position ever !
assumed by sovereign Staie-in all these !
respects Governor McNuitsiands pre-emi-
nent above all competitors. e
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

"Since our statements last week con.
corning Gov. McNutt have Dot been dc.
MED, we shall not enter into bis defence
from the attack made upon him by the
Reformer. He is able to defend bimself
although it will be rather novel task for
him to defend himself from the attacks Of
democrats. He has long been the mark
for the gall Of whig yi.uperation. He has
rendered more service to the democratic
cause - longer service = never intermit-
ting service, than all the milk and water
politicians in the State put together. This
much we should say in defence Of Major
Barton or any other long tried and faith
full democrat.
We shall now dismiss the subject, and
await further developments. Gov. Nc
Mutt too, we presume, will await some
proof Of the charges made against him.
When the Reformer has destroyed him,
perhaps there are some other democrats
(old democrats) it may break lance with.
For our part we prefer exposing The Choc
tau and Chickasao land claim specula-
tions, to assailing men Of our party; and
one thing is certain, if we can't do the
public some service by exposing fraud and
yilainy, we shall never be accused of 81
/ nee touching the highhanded games Of
swindlers; nor will we be the tool of any
man or SET Of men, of any clique, or CO.
torie, whose advancement depends upon
the prostraton Of honest and firm m-hearted
democrats MississipPiun.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

or We hear reports of the failure of SO.
veral extensive commission firms in New
Orleans A considerable crash may bo ex.
pec,ed ore long, as quite lively credit and
advance business has been done in the ci.
~ this season. Our planters who have
funds or cotton in New Orleans, should be
wide awake.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

CHANGEs!-cHANGEs We see by our
exchange papers in Tennessee, that nu-
merous changes have taken place since
the late election. Hundreds Of wings who
voted for Clay, have abandoned whiggery,
and are now enrolled among the sterling
democracy of the Stale, and during the
approaching State election, will do efficient
service in the cause of democracy.
We tell our political brethren in Ten
nessee that We can enumerate large num-
ber, heretofore wings, who now cooperate
with US in advocating the cause Of annex
iion, and other measures Of the democratic
party. The glorious car Of republican
equality is gaining ground in Kentucky,
and the day is not far distant when she
will return to her first and ancient love-
10 the political landmarks Of her elder sis
ter, and TO the great governmental mea-
sures which were the chief glory Of the
once republican but now fallen chief Of
Ashland. Lou. (Ky.) Democrat.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

OF TnR Democratic County Conven,
ton, Of Choctaw county, will assemble al
the courthouse in Greensboro, on The
second Saturday, l2th, Of April neri, fol
the purpose of appointing delegates to the
State Convention, and efieciing the organ.
izatiou oflhe party for the coming election
A general attendance Of tho Democracy
Of the county is desired.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

The Senate refused 10 advise the Pres
ident to proceed for the annexation o.
Texas by treaty, under the alternative pro.
yided by the resolutions passed at the late
Congress. The vote laying the PROPOSE,
ton on the table was 23 to 90. Sentl.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

or We arc authorized to announce
JOHN A. WILCOX, ESQ. OF Monroe co.,
as candidate for District Attorney of the
9th Judicial district, composed of the coun-
ties OF Lowndes, Monroe, Oktibbeha, Choc-
taw, Chickssaw, Carroll, YaIIobusha, and
Tallahaichie.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

The corps editorial in Nashville, is nov
a strong team in the way Of talent. Hon
A. 0. P. Nicholson fills the chair Of the
Union; A. A. Hall, Esq, that Of The Whig
and g. Washington Barrow, that Of the
Banner. [Watchman.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09
DEMOCRATIC MEETING

The Democrats Of the Abatuponbogue
beat will meet at Duck Hill, on Saturday
The l0M instant, for the purpose Of nomi-
mating delegates to the Democratic Coun-
ty Convention 10 be holden at Carrollton
on Monday the 2lst instant A general
attendance is earnestly requested.
April 2, ls45.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

or Governor BRows made flying visi,
TO this section Of the State, last week, on
business connected with the location Of the
donated lands. We learn from ono Of tho
Commissioners that the locations have all
been made according TO law.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09
r. 5. MARSHALL, Sec'iy.

A letter from Washington states posi-
lively that Romulus M. Saunders, Of N
Carolina, will be sent as Minister 10 Spain
in place Of Washington Irying--and tha,
Francis II. Elmore, OF South Carolina,
will be nominated as Minister to Russia,
in place Of Colonel Todd.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

DESoro COUNTY. AT meeting Of The
ei'izens Of DeSoio county, at fernando
on the Gath, Thomas W. Hancock was
selected as the democratic candidate for
Senator in the next Legislature from that
district, John w. Campbell and Hender-
son received the nomination of the Con-
vention as candidates to represent The
county IN the House Of Representatives Of
The next Legislature. (Guard.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

Or We are authorized to announce
ANDREW X. BLYTHE, Of Lowndes CO.,
AZ candidate for District Attorney of the
Sixth Judicial district. comprising the coun-
ties Of Monroe, Lowndes, Oktibbeha, Car
roll. Chociaw, Chickasaw, YaIlobusha and
Tallahaichie.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

Hon' Isaac G. Bates, Senator from Mas
sachuse,is, departed this life on tho 18th
ulli'no, a, Washington city. The event
was announced in the Senate on the mex,
day by Daniel Webster, who paid most
eloquent and feeling tribute % his worth
and virtues, the delivery ofwhich was in.
terrup,ed BY bis emotions Of sorrow. Mr..
huger, Of SC, followed, and the custom.
airy resolutions were moved by Mr.. Evans.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09
.lobfmber Election.

JUDGE HIGH COURT or ERRORS APPEALS.
or We are authorized 10 announce
the HoS'L HENDLEY s. BENNETT, OF
Lowndes county, az a candidate for Judge
Of tho high Court Of Errors and Appeals,
far tho Northern DietYict.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

OF We are authorized 10 say that VIZ.
LAs q. llEERiEe, Esq. will be a cand-
date for Clerk Of tho Circuit Court Of Carroll
county, Il nominated by the democratic
County Convention.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09
CLERK DISTRICT cnANcgRY counr.

or We are authorized to announce
WILLIAM p. BOLE as a candidate for
reseleciion to the Office Of Clerk of the Dis
irict Chancery Court, for the district com.
posed OF the counties Of Holmes, Carroll,
Yalobusha, Chociaw, and Tallahatchje.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

G~r VIZ are authorized to announce
WILLIAM COTHRAN, ESQ. Of Carroll co.,
as a candidate for Judge Of the Sixth Ju-
dicial District, composed Of the counties Of
Monroe, Lowndes, Okiibbeha, Choctaw,
YaIlobusha, ,Tallahalchie, Carroll and Chick
asaw.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

or The anti-rent troubles" as they
are called, have again commenced tthis
time in Ulster county, in New York. But
little is known generally Of the merits OF
this controversy, and most people look up
on the " anti-renters" az set OF discon-
tented, fanatica grarians--outlaws. We
are slow 10 believe that any portion Of our
counirymen would resort 10 open violence
10 wrest from others property which they
had justly acquired. The titles to the land
in dispute seem 10 be a sort Of hereditary,
perpetual leases, derived from--nobody
knows whom, at time unknown, and TO
expire, probably at doomsday. From our
limited sources Of information, we have no
doubt the circumstances are sufficient to
palliate, il not entirely to justify, the con-
duct Of the " anti-renters." An intelligent
correspondent Of the Nashville Union, wri-
ling from New York city, thus ailudes to
hem:
"These anti.renters will yet command
vast influence and importance, and revo-
utonize the State. Three. lourths of the
ands in New York are held as manors, and
re subject 10 many of the usages OF the
eudal system. Law sustains the Patroons. |
r Lords of Manors, but public opinion is
apidly accumulaling against them"
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

or VIZ arc authorized 10 announce
J.. b. GRlDER as candidate for Assess
sor Of Carroll county, at the election in
November next.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

OF Our neighbor Of the Harry Of the
West records the fact that donkey came
near his office a few days ago, aud saluied
him. We were under the impression, from
reading his editorials, that jackass might
be seen about his office almost any time.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

or Silly reports are in circulation to the
effect that the government of Texas will
reject the proposition for reunion with
ihis country. These reports are as un-
founded as they are absurd and prcpos,o-
foas. Nln,ynine-hundredths Of the peo.
pie Of Texas desire annexation and the
sstIAcriiiee Of that country, even If dispos.
ed. dare not resist the almost unanimous
wishes Of the people. Late accounts from
different points in Texas represent ,ha, the
news Of the passage Of the annexation re-
soluiions was received with the mos, un.
bound ed Joy, and celebrated wi,h great en-.
.ihusiasm by bonfres, Examinations, &c.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

0-rWe'are authorized to announce Maj
JAMES MONEY, as candidate for re-
election to the Office Of Treasurer Of Car
oil county.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

or lIon'l Jacob Thompson, as was ex.
pscicd, declines tho Executive appoint.
men, as U. S. Senator.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

or We call attention to the extensive
sale Of Real Esiate--land, town lots, &c.
BY commission in ohancery
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-04-09

Mr.. Walker, the Secretary OF the Trea.
sury, has appointed Mr.. Albert, whig, as
bis confidential Clerk, at a salary Of sl,-
600 IN. D. Bee.