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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-19
GOUTHERN LITERARY MESsEN-
- GER-Has now been established ten

| GOUTHERN LITERARY MESSEN-
- GER-Has now been established ten
years, during which time il has overcome
many and great obstacles, and attained q
wide circulation and very high character
The efforts Of the present editor will be
strenuously directed, not only to the pre-
seryation of It's ancient fame, but also TO
its constant Improvement In this, the
fiattering testimonials he has received DUR
| ng the last twelve months, lead him to be-
lieye that he has already succeeded.
The contributors are numerous, embra-
cling professional and amateur writers OF
the first distinction. Great expenee is in
CURED and great pains are taken to Sc
cure an abundant supply of interesting
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Regular Contributors. Judge Beverly
Tucker; c. B. Hayden; Nasus, autho-
ress Of "The Vow" " Preiension," &c.
| L. ", author Of " The Prize Tale," &c.
Virginia; Lieut.. NJ. F. Maury, U. S. NJ,
Washington; W. Gilmore Simms, LII. D.
Geo. Frederick Holmes, South Carolina
Mrs. Jane II. Warrington, Ohio; Mrs
Mary Z. Hewitt, Nep York; L. B. Hale,
Illinois; William w. Andrews, U. S.
Consul, Malta; II. B. Hirst, Philadelphia.
i Occasional Contr,bmors,-Pres Thos.
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Richmond, Va, August, lS44.
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From tho N. Y Journal Of Commerce.
THE NEW N s. SENATE.


Tho Senate, as most of our readers
know, is divided into three classes, so ar
ranged as that one or other Of them shall
complete their term and 60 out of office
simultaneously with the expiration Of each
successive House of Representatives
which occurs on the fourth Of March in
each alternate (oddD year. The 2sth
Congress closed its existence on tho 9TH
Of March, 1915. From and after that
dato the Senate will be constituted as fol.
lows 49,
Eighteen senator's whose terms expire in l847.
WINGS. DEMOCRATS.
Geo. Evans, Me. l.. Woodbury., N, ii.
J. G. Bates, Mass, ID. +. Huger, s. G..
]. +. Simmons, RI ID. II. Lewis, Ala.
]. w. Miller, NJ. X. J. Walker, Miss
+. Clayton, Del. Jas. Semplo, III,
w. s. Archer, Va. Chester Ashley, Ark.
W.P, Mangum, NC.
A. Barrow, La.
s. Jornagin, Tenn.
j. \. Morehead, Ky.
W.Woodbridgc, Mn.
Seventeen senator's phOse terms expire 1919.
wHIGs. DEMOCRATS.
VIM. UphPm, Vt. c. g. Anterior, NH
]. A. Pearce, Md. ], M. Niles, Conn.
II. Johnson, La. ]. A, Dix, N. Y.
J,J. Crittendon, Ky. ]. Buchanan, Pa.
VIII. Haywood, NC.
G. McDufie, sc,
W.T.. Colquitt, Geo.
Az Bagby, Ala.
VIM. Allen, Ohio.
L. A. Hannegan, Ia.
Sydney Brecse, II.
d. r. Atchison, Mo
A. ii. Sewer, Ark.
Fourteen senator's ,chose terms expire 1851
wings. DEMOCRATS.
A. G, Green, RI. I. II. Benton, MO-
r. Johnson, Md. ID. Sturgeon, Pa,
], M. Clayton, Del. j Fairfield me.
d. Webster, Mass, Jesse speight, Miss
r Corwin Ohio. ID, s. Dickinson, MY
s 8 pron,iss, VI Lewis Cass, Mich.
J.W, Huntington, q.
w. l.. Dayton, NJ, :,
Tho new Senators for Tennessee, Ind
ana. and Virginia, are not yet elected
Tho legislature Of Indiana has adjourned
leaving tho Senator to be chosen by tn
mex, Legislature, and Virginia will do III
sumc. The legislature Of Tennessee
no, in session, aud will not be until ne,
election, which takes place next August.
Recdpitulaiion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18
THE MATS

During the past week--the most expeditions
route for the transmission of intelligence from
Richmond, was found to be by the Valley turn
pike. A wag wondered if the Louisa Rail Road
Company had already extended their road to
HaHIsonburg. --Winchester Nirginian.
~ During the same week, we can inform the
Virgnan, that the most expeditions route for the
transmission of intelligence from Washington to
this place was by way of Richmond. Our first
copy OF the Presidents Message came, second
handed, by that route and we received none from
Washington or Baltimore until the Sunday after.
VIII the Virginian do us the favor to ask the
Baltimore company to put little more steam up-
on their Locomotives, or adopt such other meas
urss as may be necessary, to enable them to keep
up, with more regularity, the. connection with
the Valley route!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18
In the Senate, on Wednesday, Mr.. tianne gan

In the Senate, on Wednesday, Mr.. Hanne gan
introduced a bill to continue the National Road
in the States of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, which
was read twice and referred. Mr.. Dix reported
a bill TO authorize the Secretary of the Treasury
to compromise with the suretes of Samuel
Swartwout, which was referred to the Judiciary
committee. MIR. Lewis introduced bill for the
admission Of Texas into the Union. The Senate
then completed the ballotlings for Chairmen of
committees. The following was tho RESULT
Post-ofiice and Pos,-Roads Niles 81, Barrow
l6-Roads and Canals: Hannegan 81, Corwin
I7-Pensions: Upham 42-Dsirict of Column
bia: Haywood &c, Miller l6-Patents and Pa
tent-ofice Cameron 81, Johnson, Md. l6-Con-
tingent expenses: Niles 81, Greene l6-Public
Buildings: Cameron 81, Dayton l5-Printing ::
Anterior 25, Upham l4-Re:renchment: Lewis
%, Moreheai l5-Tenitores: Westcot, &c,
Bagby 7-Engrossed bills: Chalmers %, Jarni-
gan 9. The choice Of the balance of the other
members Of the committees was then entered
npon. The Committee on Foreign Affairs con-
sists of Messrs. Allen, Anterior, Cass, Sewer
and Archer.
In the House, Mr. Douglass, of Illinois, made
a report for the admission of Texas into the u
Mon, which was made the order of the day for
Tuesday next. A resolution to appoint Chap
lain, after some opposition, was adopted. The
ground taken in opposition by Mr.. Petit was
! that he was afraid man might be elected who
would not preach 'the true doctrine" and by
Mr.. Chapman, of Michigan, the want of consti-
tu,onal authority to do so. MIR. Adams present.
ed number of remonstrances from nearly all
the free States against the admission of Texas.
In the Senate, on Thursday, the death of the
Hon. j. b. Dawson, late representative from the
State Of Louisiana, was announced, and no bust
ness of importance was transacted. The Senate
adjourned over till Monday.
In the House, Mr.. Adams presented great
number of memorials against the admission of
! Texas. He remarked as the House was deter
mined TO hurry through the measure of annexa-
ton, he would hereafter content himself with
presenting the memorials forwarded TO him, and
submit TO what seemed 10 be the determined ac-
ton of the House. Other members from Mas.
sachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont and Rhode
Island presented similar memorials, all of which
were laid upon the table.
On Friday, in the House, Rle death of DR.. Jo-
seph Ii. Peyton member elect from Tennessee,
was announced, and no business Transacted
The House adjourned to meet on Monday.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18

the present time, and for many months past.
Fully six months ago was my attention first at
tracted to this subject.-The activity prevailing
at Deptford, Woolwich, particularly for guns
and steamers at this vast establishments Sheer.
ness, Chatham, Portsmouth, Plymouth, and
Pembroke, is really wonderful. Not only in the
Government dock yards are ships and steamers
being prepared with the utmost expedition, but
also in private ship building yards are iron war
steamers being constructed, not only on the
Thames, but also at Liverpool and Glasgow.
From my enquiries have every reason to believe
these extraordinary warlke preparations are made
in reference to our country.-The people and GO
vernment are excessively jealous at the high tone
and successful termination of the Texas annexa-
ton, and are exceedingly angry at our Presidents
4ih of March address. Nothing ever reused and
united all classes of people in this country so
much as what was then said by our Chief Magis-
trate, and if he INDUCES in the same strain at the
opening Of Congress on the LIST December next,
fear immediate war will be the result; and the
war steamers now preparing with such energy
and prOmptitude will make a dash upon Portland
Portsmouth,, Boston, New York, PHILADELPHIA
Baltimore, Charleston, &c. simultaneously, with.
out giving us time TO prepare and resist this sud-
den incuTson. l hope most sincerely you will
not be taken unawares. But 1 trust both Co.
vernments will act in such way as TO preserve
the blessings of peace, for nothing can be so III
te!y absurd, insane, and in all points of view SC
inexpedient as war between our two countries
Yours, &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18
JAMES RIVER COMPANY.

We learn from the Wing that at the meeting
of the James River Company held in Richmond
on Thursday night last, vote was taken on
resolution proposed by Mr.. Wickkam, declaring
the superiority of Railroads oysf Canals, which
resulted in favor of RAILROADS. by large ma
joriy. The speakers were Messrs. Lee, of Har-
rison, Bolts, mcfarland, Moore, of Rockbridge,
Venablc, Lyons, Peyton, Toler, and Wickham.
The Wing contends that i, is absurd for any who
hold this view to think Of extending the Canal
from Lynchburg to Buchanan.-The COMPANY
has not the means to do it, and the State ought
not. The meeting, however, decided, we under.
stand, TO carry the Canal to Buchanan, and a
Railroad thence to the falls of Kanawha. where
the water Improvement is to be resumed
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18
PRESIDENTIAL CANDoUR!

When the President, says the Alexandra Ga.
zet!e, gave the account of the passage of the Ia
riff act OF 1912, by one vote, in the House of
Representatives, he ought to have sketched the
complete history of the Act. Every body knows
that Mr. John Tyler's veto of the first Tariff Bill
with the land distribution clause, drove from the
support of the second bill, many Of the warmest
friends Of the Tariff, who considered Mr.. Tyler S
course piece of arrogan; dcaion, which deser-
we'd 10 be rebuked. What was the majority in
the first instance!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18
EDUCATION CONVENTION


The Education Convention met in Richmond
on Wednesday, with full attendance of Dele.
gates. Gov. Mcdowell was appointed Presi.
dent, who delivered an appropriate address on
the occasion. He lamented the retrogradation of
Virginia, and hoped the day was come when the
Commonwealth would be regenerated. The adj
dress was received with evident signs of appro-
baton.
Nothing was done during this session but the
delivery OF few speeches, relative to the organ.
izaton Of the Convention. At the moment of
adjournment, the following committee of nine
was appointed 10 prepare business for its future
action: Rev. VIM. S. Plumer, Andrew Steven-
son, Samuel NJ. Janey, H. Rhodes, N. f. Vena-
BILE, G. Dmmock, VIM. Maxwell, Landon c.
Garland, and Rev. MIR. Dutton.
On Thursday, (says the Times) the morning
session was chiefly occupied with various reso,
lutions, which were mostly laid upon the table.
One OF the committees reported in favor of en-
couraging the University, by continuing its APP
preparation, and in favor of aiding the other Col
leges. Another committee made report approx
ing OF the conversion of the Public Armory into
Military School. These reports and various
resolutions were laid upon the table for future
consideration. proposition was made by a
member to recommend to the Legislature to COM
pei the University to educate and board a num-
Der of young men free of charge.
p. S.-Thc Convention adjourned on Friday NIGHT.
alter deciding in favor of the District School system
rs submitted by the Literary Board in lS4l
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18

The people of Philadelphia held meeting a
few days ago to take measures for the construc-
ton of a Railroad from Harrisburg to Pitts
burg. This is virtually continuous road from
lphia--the line from that city to Harris
burg being completed-where it strikes the Ca
nal running West. Virginia, if she is wise, will
take warning from this, and avoid the error COM
United by Pennsylyania, in her great State work
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18

The Philadelphia U. S. Gazette has received
a letter from Washington, which states that
Commodore GEORGE G.. REED, of PHILADELPHIA.
has been appointed to the command of the u. S.
Naval force on the Coast of Africa, and will
hoist his pendant on board the frigate Columbia,
now fitting Tor sea at Boston. After cruising on
that coast some twelve or eighteen months, he
will be relieved, and go to the Mediterranean, to
finish the three years. cruise.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18
THE POST OFFICE.

The Post Master General in his annual report,
estimates the deficiency in the revenue of the
department for the last fiscal year at million
and quarter of dollars.
He advises that Congress shall purchase the
patent right of Morse's Telegraph-wbich it is
to be hoped will be done. He suggests that the
plan of weighing letters shall be abandoned, and
the old mode of estimating by the number Of
pieces of paper in each letter be restored.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18

~ The Richmond Enquirer says "We are
glad to believe that both these noble papers, 1.-THE
Presidents Message, and the Report of the Sc
cretary of the Treasury have met the unquali-
fled approval of the most distinguished friends
of FREE TRADE, in and out of Congress-" This
will be gratifying news to lis gulled democratic
brethren in Pennsylvania and New York.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18

In relation to the rumored recall Of the British
Minister at Washington, the New York Com
mercial Advertiser Of Saturday afternoon says
We are assured, however, that a letter from
Mr.. Pakenham has been shown in this city, in
which he says that all the information he has OF
his own recall is what he has obtained from the
American newspapers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18

The Union states that the ssdistinpuished citi-
zen of Louisiana" whom the President mentions
IN his Message as having been appointed by him
as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister PIenipo-
Tertiary to Mexico, is the Hon. JOHN SLIpELL, a
Member of the last Congress, and Member elect
of the present one.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18
MASONIC PROCESSION ON THE 10TH

The ancient order of Free Masons made a
strong and imposing turn out on the 10th, proba-
bly, the most imposing ever had in Virginia, and
heard excellent discourse at st. James, Church,
from Past Master Ro. G.. Scott, Esq.
1t is obvious that this venerable Institution,
and as benevolent as it is venerable, is recover
ing from the temporary depression occasioned by
ignorance and malice.-Richmand Wig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18

The New York Evening Post objects 10 some
portions of the Presidents Message, and parli-
cu!arly TO that part which recommends liberal
grants of lands "to the patriotic pioneers who
made early settlements in Oregon. livery sage
ly questions whether the first settlers of Oregon
more patriotic than their brethren auho remain
ed at home!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18

Among the eight bills which were in pro-
gress before the House of Delegates on the sixth
day of the session, three of them were for dvor-
ces; and on the same day petition for another
was presented If the Legislature gives encour-
agement to this sort of business, all experience
shows that it will be certain to get enough of il
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18

~ A fine lot of Hogs, twenty in number, was
slaughtered few days ago, at the Western Asy-
lum, (raised at the institution,) weighing 6,O23
pounds-beng an average Of fraction over 3Ol
pounds to the Hog The heaviest weighed 4Ie
pounds. lot of shoats was slaughtered at the
same time, weighing 1908 pounds--nakng alto.
geiher 1926 pounds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18

DG-The Mill of Messrs. Conner s. Co. on South river
few miles below Waynesborongh, regret to learn
has been destroyed by fire. There were about three
thousand bushels of grain in the mill
The Barn of Thomas Sitlington, esq. of Bath county
was destroyed by fire few weeks since, with all his
grain, hay, and farming utensils.
The Toll house mile and half below Mt jackson
on the valley Turnpike, was entered few days age
by two ruiians, disguised and robbed of about $50.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18

Mr.. CALEB ]. McNULrY, late Chief Clerk of
the House Of Representatives, has arrived at
Washington, and his counsel informed the Grim
inal Court on Monday that he was ready for trial.
The reports which appeared in several of tho
Western papers that he had absconded, were con-
sequently unfounded.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18
TEXAS.

The Washington Union Of Tuesday says-Mr.
Darnell has arrived in Washington from Texas,
as special messenger, charged by President
Jones with the duty of bringing copy of the
constitution Of the new State, accepted by large
majority Of her people-a correspondent informs
us, in proportion Of at least 81 to 1.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18

lIs-Thc first Number Of "TnE EVERGREEN, AND
VIRGINIA LITERARY AND MASONIC MAGAZINE" has
made its appearance 1t is clever pamphlet OF TWEEN
ty-four pages well filled with entertaining matter, as
might have been expected from the known taste and
talent of the editor. We wish him success.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18

The case of the Ohio kidnappers has been ar
gued before the General Court by Mr.. Patton on
behalf OF tho Commonwealth, and by Mr.. Vance
of Ohio, on behalf Of the prisoners. Mr.. Vance
denied the right of Virginia at any time to the
territory North of the Ohio river.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18

The Presidents Message was conveyed from
Baltimore to New York in about seven hours and
half. 1t reached the former city from Wash
iBgton in sixty-two minutes
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18
WASHINGTON MONUMENT.

We learn from the National In.elligencer that
the Washington Monument Society has decided
upon commencing the proposed Monument to
Washington, as soon suitable site can be
obtained. The design furnished by Robert Mills,
of Washington city, has been adopted by the
Society, which will be autographed and sold in
aid Of the object. The cost of the Monument is
estimated at 5000 900; towards which the Soci-
ETY. has in hands upwards of fifty thousand dol
lars. farther appeal to the patriotism of the
American people will therefore be necessary.