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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-19

FLooGIyG A PREAcHER.--Tbe Rev. Mr.
Lyon, a Presbyterian preacher at Columbus
in this State, was assaulted a few weeks
ago in his room. by the editor OF the Wing
published in that place. The Parson did
not have chance to show much fight be-
fore they were separated. The difficulty
originated from some remarks made by the
Rev. gentleman in his pulpit. It is said
that the Presbyterian congregation justi-
fed its clergyman, and the community
generally justified the editor.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-19

OF The advices from Europe continue
favorable, and slight advance in prices OF
eotton--l.4c. on all desoriptions-has been
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-19

PoRTER's N. Y. SHIRT OF THE TINES
We acknowledge the receipt of several
Nos of this unrivaled chronicle of the
Turf, Field Sports, Literature, the Stage,
Fancy, Fashion, Fun, etc, with valuable
Farmers and Breeders Department." an
occasional "jorum of Punch" and other
mixtures, substantals, and dainties, not
to be found so well arranged in any other
hehdomadal on this continent. The editor
Porter, called for short +" the long son Of
York, is a perfect nonpariei in his line
can g talk horse" by the hour, knows the
pedigree and performance" of every race
horse in the Union, from Fashion down to
Young Gourd-vine-and gets up the mos
racy and readable paper in New York.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-19

TIM WEATHER has been balmy, bright and
breezy for several days past, giving owl
dence that "Ihe spring time of year is com
ing" that
1.-THE perfume and tho bloom
Tha, shall decorate the flower,
Arc quekening in the gloom
OF their subteryanean bower"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-19

TIM PATnrNpER.-- have not yet re-
ceived accurate accounts Of the burning OF
this boat Five passengers are reported
TO have been lost--Mr. Pinchback, of va.
200, Mr., Caldwell and MIR. Butler, of Gre
. NADIA, Mr.. Carlton, of Carroll, and Mr.,
Duggins, of Yaobusha. VIM. Minter left
the boat at Vicksburg Mr.. Brown, of Gre
NADIA was reported lost but the Harry Of
the Yves, says that there is no such man
absent from there.
Much praise is awarded to Capt, Moses
for his presence Of mind, aud his exertions
to save the passengers.
Seventeen hundred bales OF cotton were
consumed the boat took fro just above
Rodney
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-19

OF We are indebted TO llon1 J Tuo,tr.
SON for copy Of The message with the
accompanying documents. Aso, to Hon
r. W, RonERTs for similar iavors.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-19

STATE CoNvENTIoN.--From the tone Of
several papers received since our last, we
think the final determination will be that
tho Convention assemble at the Capitol on
the first Monday of July. The editor OF
the Columbus Democrat, who first suggest
ed The second Monday of May, says the
people there have no objection to later
day. As good cause has been shown why
the Convention should not meet earlier
than July, we hope that time will be agreed
upon, and measures taken to ensure full
representation from every county.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-24
AMUSEMENT.

YOUNG GoosE.-A lover of good things in search
ofdeicacies, wherewith to gladden. Thanksgiving
day." aceosted plump country lass whom he met
in the Market demanding the price of fine goose
which she offering for sale.
ssOne dollar said she.
One dollar That is pretty high is it not Here
is S7a cents cash, will give you that.
Very well sir, asI wish you for steady customer
you can take it,
otis young suppose
The gentleman carried home his prize, which upon
being dressed for the table found so firm that all
efforts to dismember and mastcate it were vain
Upon again meeting the fair dealer he rebuked her,
as far as his gallanty would permit him. for her de-
cepton.
"Why sir she quickly replied, you would call me
young wouldn't you"
:'Young certainly young-and pretty too he was
about to add but she interrupted him.
"We ma always said that goose was Just six months
younger. than am.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-24

SHALL WE HAVE WAR Ave shall not pretend
to hazard our opinion, though have one, but will
continue to give whatever intelligence there is aoat
bearing upon the question. Our Senator, Mr. Cass,
strongly recommends the immediate arming of the
such an event as well he may after the PRONUNCIATION
of the extraordinary Message of Mr.. Polk and the
English press, in behalf of their government speak
thus
swell informed persons state, that if Parliament
be called together, it will be to receive announce
ment on the part of Minister'S that the nation must
prepare for war
ave are told that the American President and his
party have determined upon course in reference to
the Oregon territory, which will leave the British
government no choice but hostilities.
"Most sincerely do we hope that matters may be
ordered otherwise. The most successful war is a
succession of miseries, even to the victories But
the honor ofEngland must be preserved at any price
and we must even be content to throw our railroads
back for few years, necessary SHOULD the conduct
of America prove insulting or injurious. Assuredly
however, there must be 'playing at soldiers this
time and if to be forced into the dreadful ex
pedlent, must take that others find it dread
| full indeed.
"The most active measures are certainly being ia
ken all round the islands Dockyards are in extraor
binary animation and great attention is being direc
ted to the artillery. Certain vessels haze sailed OF
strange tacks, and with sealed ORDERS At all e.
vents this proves Ministerial belief in the POSSIBLE
lily of rupture
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-24
MARKETS.

The tendency of prices in the eastern markets is
again slightly upward. Flour was quoted, on the
18TH inst. at Sc, 25 in New York, for exportation-
Holders were declining this price having sold about
$4,000 barrels since the arrival of the Cambria, and
preferring to wait for further advces. Genesee flour
is quoted at 6,25 to $685.. Wheat 81, 32 a 81
Buffalo Dec. Is. Markets Inactive Buyers and sell
lers standing out about terms.
Ypsilant, Wheat IS 80 Pork 81 Hay SO But
ter 14c Eggs II Lard Tallow.9
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-24

s.HUNKERs, OLD AND Newly the arrival of the
last "AIichigan Argus under the title of the 'True
Democrat" we appraised of the result of the fam
lily jar among our opponents of this county. The
vigor of the "young uns' has proved too much for
the dcpne of the veterans, and they have captured
and turned against their enemies, the very artillery,
which, at the opening of the campaign played so
fercey upon themselves. Fer our own part, we
have viewed the contest with precisely the same ind
ference, which the old lady manifested when spec
tator in the fight between the bear and her husband
it was the only fight she ever saw when she did
not care which whipped. We have no compliments
for the one, consolation for the other. We speak
only of the cliques and leaders, for we remember
they have stood alike opposed to us, and though
they have for time engaged in mutual destruction
it is not because they have in the least changed their
relation to and principles, but simply because
there were not spoils enough for all the vctors.-
Hunkersm,s an emphonious title of their own choos-
ing. We suppose it is derived from the fictitious
name of the avarcious cid gentlman, ''Od Hunks, y
in our early school books. 1t is applied, by those
who choose to style themselves the Young Democ-
racy to their opponents; but as we see difference
the spoil-wanting avarice of the former, choose
70 apply the term to both, Distinguishing them by
the terms New and Old.
In applying these titles we beg that may not
be understood to mean the people-the voters who
mind the own business and earn their bread; but the
"HUNKERS'' who officiously mind the public bust
ness, and get their bread.
The chief difference between these factious knights
is this: The old Hunkers are the ms, the new Hunk
ers are the outs.
The object of the quarrel is to change their rela-
tive situation. For this purpose, the new Hunkers
GO to the death against banks, Protective Tariff and
''monopoes;' even more fercely than their old com
peers, while at the they seek to seize from the
hands of the Wings, the weapons of "Retrenchmen
and Reform which they have in days past, so mucl
ridicued, and which, in spite of ridcule they SET
likely to become so potent.
We see in this whole movement, no support o
the right, because it is right care for the people
fer the peoples sake. 1t is but another stage of eff
fervesence of the same stale old leaven if any thing
more filthy and putrid than before.
With particular regard 10 Mr.. Denton's represen
taton of the slavery of the press in this State, We
only say, that as far the wing press is concerne'
it is false as he could possibly have framed it,
His party has been engaged for years in stripping i
bare of any official support, the utmost state
ragged and scurvy independence possibly require
Though it may be convenient for him, to recommen,
his democrat the only Independent press in thu
State it better that he leave the Wing press t.
extent out of the opposite catalogue,else som
saucy one may quote the word of the play-''Tho'
art all lie.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-24

DEFICIENCY OF FLoUR.-The following statistical
information we take from the Buff. Pilot.
The -four trade has been the all absorbing matter
of interest since the intelligence of the partial failure
of the Continental and English crops was confirmed
The amount of this deficit in Europe have been cal
cuatedand the surplus which we have, is insufficient
to supply that deficit. Had only the English crop
failed to yield its full supply, the demand from this
country would have been very limited. She would
then have had only to entered the Continental mar
kets and the ports of the Baltic and eswhere, would
have sent in their accustomed tribute to fill the va
cum. But there, also, have been short crops, and
they have to spare for the necessities OF Others
England, then, is thrown upon the United States for
supply of breadstufis to the amount the deficiency
which estimated at 100000 bushels of wheaton
over II 100000 barrels of -four. The annual con-
sumption of Great Britain has been put down at no.,
100000 bushels and the annual average product at
15OOOOOOO, leaving deficit of2O,OOO, 600 bushels to
be supplied from other countries. large portion of
this has usually been drawn from the Continent
The Crop this year is estimated at only two-thrds
the usual annual YIELD l00,000,000, bushels, leav-
ing the above deficit of 100000 bushels The
short crop in more than can
be spared from the Baltic. Can the surplus of the
United States supply the demand 2 tits evident that
it cannot, if call be made for two-thirds, or
one-half of the deficit of Europe. The production of
the United States for the last year is estimated at
115,oOO,OOO of bvshelso which 70 SOOOO,OOO BUSH
els are required for home consumption. Taking it
at the lowest point, it would leave surplus OF only
100000 bushels, of which 100000 usually go
to South America, thus leaving 45,OoO,OOo bushels
to supply Englands deficit of 7O,OO0,oO0,, besides
what may be called for from the Continent.
IMMENSE PROFIT OF THE HOUSE OF RoTHsCmLD.-
1t is stated in Paris letter, by Gillardet that the
current rumor in the beginning of this month upon
the Paris Exchange, that the house OF Roth
child, had made forty million frances profit on the
shares 1T held nthe great Northern Railroad, ofwhch
all the stock held by it had been sold at 800 frspre
MUM the share. at seems certain" says the same
letter." That the profits of this house for the last
year, amounted to more than 100 millions Of frances
and that it accounts last balanced, showed active
capital equal tc the whole budget, of France-some
thing like 72O millions" About 45 millions of dol
lars.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-24
NEWS ITEMS.

Pacific CoMMERcE.-The amount of American
commerce in the Pacific, all of which will be inter
rupted, and much of it lost in ase of war with Great
Britain is truly Incredible. In the Whaling business
alone in the year 1914 there were engaged between
four and five hundred vessels, manned by l3,20O.-
seaman and worth $23,374,OOO. The most valuable
cargo taken in IA, brought in by the California
valued at $4,000. This year the South America,
if fortunate will arrive with cargo worth $4,000.
Napoleon's motto was 'Iet wal feed war'-a motto
which in the event of hosttes Great Britain will not
be likely to forget, and if few vessels be spared
from the Gulf of Mexico, they might not be idly en-
ployed in the Pacific.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-24

SALE OF THE RAILRoADs.-We have not time to
notice an uncommonly stupid article appeared in the
Free Press few days since, charging the Wing par
ty with changing ground this question because
the "Ypsilant Sentinel "federal Sheet" (oh, mer
cy! that killing word, 'federal") now, as it has ever
since the QUESTION mooted, opposed sale of the
Railroads, and can only recommend to the consider
alton of the people, the plan limited at two weeks
ago.-if the roads must be sold If the commerce of
Michigan, Wisconsin, and great part of Illinois,
must be farmed out to monopoly of contractors
If by purchasing two hundred miles of Railroad near
ly worn out and worthless five hundred miles of steam
conveyance uncontrolled by any possible competition
is to be secured it certainly behooves the people that
they look little to the conditions of the SALE The
plan proposed was, that the road between Detroit
and st. Joseph, be thrown into stock at fair ap-
praised value, that the state should retain portion
of the stock and the rest be sod the purchasers with
the State to be incorporated Railroad company.
1t is objected that the state could not pay its
for the continuance of the road and this is the
only objection we have as yet heard made. But we
State sunk so low. But if such be the fact we have
no doubt that proper understanding of the object
to be secured, would induce citizens to desire
tax to this amount, after the greater reduction OF
their taxes by the liquidation of part of the State
debt,
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-24

~ Such of our Subscribers as are pleased with IN
~ the appearance and character of this pa per will IN
~ confer favor on us by exhibiting it to their N
IL neighbors, aud requesting their patronage. IN
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-24

G~A man at fifty is called rather old but some of
our Journals call the President, who is now in his
ifty-frst year, the ''Young President" Is it in
reference to his acts or his appearance?
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-24

BEEF FOR THE ENGLISH MARKET.-The following
of beef expressly for the English market is branch
of business, which has lately, sprung up in this coun
try md has already assumed considerable Importance
One establishment in Cleveland, will slaughter this
5000 head of cattle for this purpose, another
about two miles from the city will pack or 10000
tierces the present season.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-24

Now that election is over commissioner ComstocK
finds no favor with his own party. The very presses
which applied every opprobrious epthet to the wings
for exposing the mismanagement of the Railroads
before the election are now down upon him like blood
hounds with the same charges. WE'LL he can have
this for his comfort that the repetition OF these char
ges will not hurt him. for ecery body betieeed them
before, while his public friends, only make their per-
fdy apparent and belle themselves to the honor OF
those whom they have traduced.
F:aE.-The House o. Mr.. Loyal Tuttle of Ypsllantl
was destroyed by fire with all it contentson the 18th
inst.
While speaking of fire, it cannot be amiss to warn
our citizens of the danger of the practice OF saving
ashes in wooden vessels. One of the cold nights
last week. one of the hands in office returning
from work at late hour found ash barrel In full
blast in immediate contiguity to dwelling house,
board fence &C., and again last Sunday evening one
of these 'snfernal machines was found in opera
ton, on the east side of the River.
Such occurrences may seem too trlflng to make
the subject of paragraph but the consequences likely
to result from them must be justification for allu-
ding to them
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-24

The correspondent OF the United States Ga.
zeee meallons as fact highly credl.able to the
members that, OF the late drawing for seats ia the
all OF the House OF Representatives, although Mr..
ADAMS seat is one Of the best, and his name was
not drawn Till full two-thrds had been drawn Snd
chosen. yet no one thought Of selecting his seat and
taking il from him.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-24

Cow. CRoP OF THE UNITED STATEs.-The follow
ing is the estimated amount of Indian corn raised in
the United States for the last six years.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-24

EFFECTS OF KINDNEss.-I am almost convinced that
there never vet was an instance In which kindness
has been fairly exercised but that it has subdued the
enemy opposed to it. Its first efforts may not sue
coed any more than one shower Of rain can reclaim
the burning desert but let it rePeatedyshed the dew
of its holy influence upon the revengeful soul, and 1T
will soon become beautiful with every flower OF ten
derness. Let any person put the question to the
soul, whether, under any circumstances, he can re-
sist continued kindness And voice OF affection
will answer that good is omnipctent in overcoming
evil If the angry and reyengeul person would only
govern his passions, and light the lamp Of affection
in his heart, that it might shine oct IN his features
and Actions he would discover wide difference
in his communion with the world. The gentle would
no LONGER avoid him friends would not approach him
with frown the weak would no longef meet him
with dread children would no longer shrink from
him with fear he would find that his Kindness wins
all by its smile, giving them contence, and securing
their friendship.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-24

The MoRMoNs.-Twenty- companies OF 100
families eaeh are about leaving Nauyoo fer Califor-
MIA. The whole Mormon people CT Euroie and "A
merca are to assemble at the bay OF St Francisco,
Ca, within one year, which will make 100000 souls
1t is said that the Mormons to Calliornia VIII mum
bor 5ouo- and will form a line Of % miles long In
the front is to be printing press and types, from
which will be issued every morning paper, to re
sent back to inform the guard what Is golug on
lin the van Diet .ldr.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-24
AN OUTRAGEOUS DUN.

The Rev. E. Percy Howe. d. D., editor of the
Dollar Democrat has lately arrived at home from
New rleans, and perpetrated the following outrage
upon the feelings of his subscribers
Come we signers,proud and lowly,
Rich and ragged, lean and fat.
Come fork over what you owe me
For the Dollar Democrat.
The Parsons anxious to receive it,
All he sadly needs the chink,
y, Every dollar bright, believe it t
Due for paper, rent and ink.
= Pay don't hesitate,ye signers
Ofthe Printers pittance think
Send, O send the silver sinners !
Quickly CASH us, or we sink !!
During the singing of the hymn the deacons will
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-10
Price Two Cents.

particles which are abundant in our own Ian
guage and which necessary 10 perspicuity
and precision The favorite style Of their best wri
tiers is laconic and concise. The procamatons of
magistrates, official documents, diplomatic cores
pondences. are always deliberately written, in this
iorcble and concise style. II must be admitted,
however that what 1t gains In laconism, it often
looses in perspicuity. Foreigners, even those who
are well conversant with the language, often find
themselves perpexed in the interpretations of Chi
nese documents, by this extreme aconsm, and also
by the fact, that no punctuation is used te mark the
completion OF sentences, nor any capital letters Tor
names.
The invariable nature of the Chinese characters
may be considered as one OF the chief causes which
contribute TO the maintenance Of the national union
OF the immense Chinese population. Various dia-
lects are spoken IN the provinces, some OF which,
particularly those OF kwang Tung and Tukien, diff
ter as widely, if not more, from each other as the
french does from the Spanish or the Italian but
Ine w'1nen language is the same all over the
The Kcan H,ca, that is the language of the edu-
Gated class, or as it is generally called by foreign
ers, the Mandarin dialect, is the standard of pro-
nunclatlon and locutlon throughout the country The
pronunciation of the Kcan Kpa itself differs ac-
cording to that of Nanking the ancient Capital of
Chlna and still the seat OF polite studies and itera-
6h ins'e OF 'na' OF rekng' the present Capital OF
The Chinese write with hair pencil the char
acters being placed IN vertical lines from top to bot
tom and from right to- left. And il must be conce-
ded, by those who familiar with the subject that
Whatever superiority our alphabetic letters may pos
sess Gas they incontestaby do from their small num-
Der and their phonetic nature,) the Chinese charac
ters Tar surpass ours in graphic beauty in variety
and picturesque effect, and in the torcble and i'm
presslve manner in which thought is sometimes
conveyed by its pictorial form.
The Chinese is deficient in several sounds which
are found In the alphabets of Western languages
such as r, b, d, x, z. This deficiency renders it
dilhcult TO pronounce or write foreign name in
Chinese Besides, all the characters being syllable,
IT is necessary, in writing foreign name, to en-
ploy syllable for each letter in it, This often so
DISCUSSES the that it is difficult to recognise it.
For instance, the name Florida would have to be
written, Fe-lo-e-ta
AS each written sign has meaning, and as the
Chinese attach importance to the meaning of names,
1t becomes an object worthy ofattenton, in writing
foreign name OF country or sovereign, to Sc
lect such characters, the meaning of which most
appropriate. The word President, for instance,
mustb pronounced in Chinese, Pe-e-se-tiente, and
the characters with which it is written are calcula-
ted to give the Chinese proper idea OF the func-
tons OF the person invested with such title These
characters are as follows: