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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12

ing out of the Texas question, the tariff
and distribution of the proceeds of the pub
lie lands, all vitality affecting every interes
of the whole people. The wings vii
make bold rally 10 perPetuate the tariff
and prevent its reduction TO The revenue
standard, which il is the policy of our par
ty to effect. We have long been taught tc
detest and despise that system of proioc'
tive tariff which il is the object of the
wings TO entail upon this country. We
therefore think that in an emergency like
the present, when we want men Of ability
and frmness to meet in debate the advo-
Gates Of the leading measures of the wing
party, we could not present q more highly
acceptable ticket 10 the Convention, than
the following:
JACOB Thompson, Of Lafayette,
HENRY MoUNGER, Of Jasper,
JEFFERSON DAVIS, Of Warren,
G. w. L, SMITH, Of Lo,oades.
All of whom are gentlemen who would
bring much aid and efficacy to our party.
OF Mr.. Thompson need not speak,
His >ursc zee he has been our Repre-
sent yress, has commanded the
entire ndence of his party, and of the
people.
Judge Mounger has long presided on the
bench of Mississippi, and is well known
as sound jurist, and an upright man.
Mr. Davis, il will be remembered, was
one of our most able and jealous advo-
Gates, under whose guidance we have a
chieved the most brilliant victory. All
recolect with pleasure his clear and able
arguments against the tariff, which has
justly given him high rank as an able,
eloquent expounder of our principles on
the subject of the tariff. He is just the
man for the times; talented and fearless,
he combines a degree of power and Gle.
gance in debate which few men possess.
OF Mr.. Smith can say, have long
and intimately known him. He occupies
a high stand as an able lawyer, and has
made progress in his profession which but
few, it any, of his age, have attained
Long will the democracy of his and the
counties appreciate his bold
and able advocacy of democratic mea-
sures. Quick and fluent in debate, he
handles his adversary in a manner not
soon to be forgotten. His efforts have
placed him among the best and foremost
advocates of the democratic cause. He is
possessed of talents and abilities Of high
order, which will always serve 10 further
our cause in time of need. None used
more effort, or contributed moro to swell
our majority in his section of the State.
With the ticket | have suggested, we
may rely with confidence on SUCCESS
From their local positions, they could, in
a canvass, unite with harmony our whole
party. Ihave conversed with many, who
concur with me that this is, in every re-
spect, a good and acceptable ticker.
Yours, &c.
MTDDIETON
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12
February II, 1916.
40 hid Editer Of the Mi,.i.,ippi pemocrat /:
A. J. PICKENS.

To the Editor of the Mississippi Democrat:
After the brilliant victory which the
Democracy has lately achieved in the Pre-
sidential election, it well behooves our
party 10 look to the best means to man-
tain harmony in the democratic ranks, and
TO provide themselves with the best and
most energetic champions to defend and
support the interests of Mississippi Demo-
cracy in the election next fall for the va.
rious stations TO be filled at that time. In
party with large majority, it too often
happens that disaffection springs up to the
detriment of the cause, and men are to be
found who fancy that the party owes them
every thing to the exclusion of all others;
but i, is TO be hoped that no such spirit will
for moment be found 10 exist in our
ranks, and that in the next canvass the ut
most harmony may be produced, and that
such means may be adopted, as that we
may long and permanently enjoy the fruits
Of the victory, by placing our principles
upon firm and sure basis. Let us not
be ulled into inactivity by our recent tri-
umph, but lei us be on the alert. We
have yet strong and powerful foe in the
field, always prepared and capable to take
advantage Of any and every opportunity
to bring about our overthrow. II is to be
hoped that every true democrat will cor
daily unite in this matter, and go up TO
the proposed Convention, with determi.
nation TO let all personal considerations be
lost in desire TO support 10 the utmost
the great leading measures Of our faith ;
by such course, we have every thing TO
gain, nothing TO lose. Let the counties
hold their meetings, and select men who
will meet in convention, not as partizans
but as friends TO their country, and willing
to do everything for the cause-nolhing
for men, recolecting that men are bu
the representatives Of principles. In max
ing these selections, they should be guid'
ed BY the merit and ability Of those who
shall be presented for the nominations
r without reference to what is sometimes
mis-called availability. What a candidate
0 for Office ought to have is, merit, talent
: and honesty, combined with devotion Il
: the principles Of our cause: and undcr thi
!, standard Of qualifications, we can again
l. with pleasure and confidence, present {
!. the consideration of the people of Missis
q sipp our present able and faithful exc
: cutive, Governor BRowN, who has, unde
all the various responsibilities Of his hig
station, demeaned himself in q manne
that adds new lustre TO the cause Of Dc
mocracy, aud made him the proud choic
of the people as candidate for reelection
Equally as important matter in III
canvass about to commence, is that III
people see that they have in the Nations
Legislature able and faithful represent,
tves, as the next Congress will be one
8, immense interest to the people Of the Tn
tod States. A new policy is 10 be settled
queaiions Of the creates, importance grow
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12

s0cT We publish communication sign
cd Middleton" suggesting ticket for
Congress. Our columns are open to any
democrat who wishes to urge the claims OF
his favoritcs, One Of the gentleman nam.
cd, we notice, has announced himself as
candidate for Judge of tho 4th district.
II we remember rightly, he declined no.
mnatlon for Congress Of the last election.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12
G ON M II HfratfoHs,
DEMOCRATIC MEETING

OF The Democracy Of the CARRoLLToN
BEAT, are requested 10 meet at the Court
house on The Third Monday, I'm day Of
February, for The purpose Of appointing
Delegates 10 The County Convention to ef-
feet the organization Of the party for The
ensuing State election. A general attend
ance is earnestly requested.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
Carollton, January 81, 1914
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12
w. C. HALE.

To the Editor OF the Democrats
Sir: You will please withdraw the an.
nouncement of my name as candidate
for Probate Judge.
AT the solicitation of many of my friends
have consented to become candidate
for the office of Clerk Of the Circuit Court /;
you will therefore please change the an
nouncement heretofore made in your
paper. Yours, &c.
JOHN D. NEAL.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12
Carrollton, January 27, 1874
CARRoLrON, Feb. 10, Il

VHHHVLtVt'j CV' TT 1V'7'
Mr.. Jones:-Haying been solicited by
many of my friends in various parts Of
the county TO become q candidate for the
office of Circuit Clerk, and not wishing to
be in the way of the political party to
which profess to belong, have only to
say, if it is the wish of the party lin con-
vention assembled) that | should run, am
at their service; If not, am with all my
power for the man they think most likely
TO succeed.
Respectfully, your friend,
w. C. HALE.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12

or We give up most of our space this
week TO correspondents. As much inle-
rest is felt in relation to tho proposed Coun.
~ Convention, it is proper that il should be
discussed, and the wishes of the party cor.
rectly ascertained.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12

or Hon'l John M. Taylor is mentioned
in the Mississippian as suitable candi.
date for State Chancellor. Judge 7. y an
old citizen, and said to be pro.eminently
qualified to discharge the duties of the
station,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12

The U. S. Supreme Court has reversed
the decision in the celebrated Wick case,
involving property to an immense amount
in the city OF vicksburg. in which S. S
pren,iss, Esq, is said 10 have been deeply
interested. The decision, il is said leaves
that gentleman hopolcssly bankrupt. The
property is adjudgcd to the heirs jointly.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12

ANOTHER "GEoRGIA SCENE. THE ex-
tract from "Simon Suggs," on the first page,
by the author of "Taking the Census" is
almost equal to the sketches of the inimita-
bic LoNesTREEr. If the author wants our
hat, he has only to let us know by what
conveyance we shall send it.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12

or DR., Duncan's bill has become a law,
and the Presidential election will hereaf-
ter be held in all the States on the Tues
day following the first Monday in Novem-
Der. 1t is doubtful whether Congress has
the power TO fix the time.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12
From the Louisville Democrat.


Great Excitement at Hdnktort-Defdlcd.
ton TO the amount of Serenty.fre thou.
sand dollars =. IVhigery paaic.strnck'
There has been a searching nvesliga-
ton into the Treasury department Of this
State, and deficit Of $75. 900 discover.
ed. This has created great excitement al
Frankfort, and whiggery is in much tribu.
lallon. Who got the money-who is the
dclauter TO this large amount, has not beer
discovered, The fact Of populations up
on the Treasury of the Safe 10 the amour
of $4,000, is all that is now apparent.
All tho officers of the State profess III,
most profound ignorance of this defalca
tion; none can tell what has become o
this large amount of money; and the Go
vernon is in the greatest possible distress
having, without thorough investigation
given the past administration full receiF
for all moneys in tho Treasury, includi n
this deficit Of $4,000.
We learn that Gov. Owsley has sent
special message 10 the Legislature on III
subject Of this heavy robbery of the PEI
ple's money.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12

HuNr's MERCHANTS Magazine. - We
have received Vol. XII. of this valuable
work, comprising the Nos from July to
January, and containing 600 pages Of Iva
liable matter, with statistics, &c. For an
outline Of the design and objects of the
work, see prospectus in another column
The numbers may be examined at our
office.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12
nnRNlNG oF NM pATHFINpER |

b. an endorsement, on the letter way-bill
from Tchu,a yesterday morning, we learn
that the steamboat Pathfinder, from viii.
liams,s Landing for New Orleans, with a
full load Of cotton, was burntup, on the
Mississippi river, jus, below Vicksburg,
few days since. Twelve lives were lost
tits stated. and the cargo total loss.
The Pathfinder, we learn, left the Land
ing las, Tuesday evening, with about lA0t
bales Of cotton, Full particulars will b
given N QUE neNi paper.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12
To the Editor of the Mississippi Democrat;

To the Editor of the Mississippi Democrats
Ny Dear Sir l have received repeated
requests to allow the use of my name as a
candidate for clerk of the Circuit Court
To these have only to reply, that should !
be selected by the proposed County Con-
vention, will be a caRdidate--otherwise
my name shall not be used to disturb the
harmony of the party.
A. J. PICKENS.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12
CAR II BOLTON.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY ~, 1916


or We are authorized 10 announce
WILLIAM COTHRAN, ESQ. of Carroll CO.,
as a candidate for Judge of the Sixth Ju.
dcial District, composed of the counties OF
Monroe, Lowndes, Oktbbeha, Choctaw
Yallobusha, Tallahalcho, Carroll and Chick
agaw.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12

SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER. - The
January No. of this periodical is on our ia
Bile, filed with its usual rich treasure Of Ii
terary and useful matter. B. M. Minor,
Ed, and Props, Richmond, Va. S. per ann.
From among the poetical gems, we select
the following "Chansonrette," translated
from the French Of Victor Hugo, by Mrs
Mary Z, Hewet;
Were a crowned monarch,
would give my diadem-.
My regal throne and sceptre,
Enriched with many gem
would give my baths of porphyry,
My ships that filled the sea;
My empire, people, all, beloved,
For one sweet smile from thee
Were enthroned in heaven,
| | would give all earth and air,
And the angels, and the demons.
That bowed before me there,
would give yon skies with all their worlds
Time, space, eternity,
And the ,eeming depths Of chaos,
For one sweet kiss from thee
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12

N, Y. SENAToRs.--D. S. Dickinson and
.GenI Dix have been elected Senators from
New York. The former gentleman is in
favor of immediate annexation the latter,
we believe, is opposed to this great nation
al measure
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12

Or The letter from New Orleans was in.
tended for our last paper, but did not come
10 hand until the day after It's publication.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12

Major ]. A. Kelly has been discharged as
Printer to the Louisiana Convention, and
the printers Of the Courier and Jeffcrso-
MAN elected in his place.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12
WORSE THAN A M'NuLTY CASE.

The following Development comes mos
importantly for the whigs-just when the
are endeavoring to cast odium upon the
democratic party for the deialcaton of the
clerk of the House, McNulty--an unfortu.
nate victim of drunkenness. Even Will,
the wing editors are beraiing the democra
cy for the thieving of M'Nulty, this an
nouncement comes from Kentucky--fron
wing Kentucky, the land of "lhe Embodi
ments"---
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12

OF A Ball will BIO given at Hale's Hotel
on Friday evening, 2lst instant, in COM
memoration of the anniversary of the birth
of Gen' WASHINGTON.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12

Auditor Matthews is evidently in error
in relation to the law requiring double tax
es only in case the sheriff is forced to dis
train. The act says plainly pamphlet acts
p. 72,l that all who do not pay previous
to the first day of January shall pay dou-
bic taxes. Where does the Auditor find
warrant for his instructions counter to the
plain letter of the law?
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12

Col. RoBERTs.--The Missssippian discre-
dts the rumor that this veteran democrat
will decline nomination to Congress. He
has strong hold upon the affections of the
people of the Eastern section of the State
and though he has not, we believe, consul
med an hours time in rehearsing Bun
combe" speech on the floor OF Congress,
he has made useful member, and is al
ways found right when vote is taken.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-12

FEMALE COLLEGE AT MIDDLETON. - We
have been requested to give notice that 4
meeting viii be held at Middleton, on
Saturday, the 22d instant, for the purpose
Of devising measures for the establishment
of FEMALE COLLEGE at that place. We
take much pleasure in complying with the
request, and we hope the movement may
be crowned with success.
Middleton is certainly the most eligible
situation in the State for such an instilu-
tion--a retired and beautiful village, un.
rivslled for health-containiDg, and sur
rounded by, population unsurpassed for
morality and intelligence. 1t is proposed,
we learn, that the College be free from all
religious sectaranism, and il is designed
TO place It on footing with the best insii-
tutions Of the kind in the Union. Our peo-
pie are beginning to calculate the thousands
annually spent in other States for the edu-
cation Of their sona and daughters, and are
becoming convinced that there is no good
reason why this money should not be spent
at home. Let the fashionable, but silly and
absurd, notion, that the sons and daughters
of Mississippians cannot complete their
education but by going 10 another State, be
finally done away with, and we will soon
have an abundance Of the most talented
teachers, and institutions to which OR peo-
pie may point with pride and EMULATION.
Middleton has long been noted IS seat
Of learning ana refinement, and from the
high standing and character of those en-
gagged, we predict the success of this new
enterprise. We shall recur to the subject
again; in the meantime, we urge upon
al who feel an interest, and whose conve-
1ience will permit, to attend the meeting
1t Middleton on Saturday week. The la.
lies, particularly, should evince dispo-
iilion to assist the project, by urging the
worst half of creation to early and efficient
lcton in the establishment of an institu-
ion designed exclusively for their SEX
f the disposition be not lacking, and we
eieve it is not, there is no reason why a
female College, of the highest order of
xcellence, may not be established at Mid
Teton.
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1845-10-24

FRoM CALIFORNIA.-Accounts from Mons
leTey, California, 10 June II, sta te that the
Mexican Government was about to send
Governor and 1900 men to California, TO
preserve that part Of the Republic from be.
ing disnembeFsd.
Captain Stephen Smith, a passenger from
Boston in the ship California, which had
arrived on the coast, proceeded soon 10 San
Bias. He was about to return TO Monterey,
and had embarked on board the schooner
Julia Ann, now under the Mexican flag,
when he was taken out Of the vessel by an
armed force, on account Of rumoE that he
had furnished arms and ammunition 10 the
disaffected party in California, whose object
is said to be the overthrow Of the Mexican
power in that country. Certificates had
been forwarded from Monterey, from the
Custom House, the United States Consul,
and the agents of the ship California, TO
the effect that there were no arms brought
by the ship, except what belonged to her
proper armament. There can be no doubt
that Capt. Smith would be released on the
receipt of those documents.
Boston Daily Ado.
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1845-10-24
MISCELLANEOUS.
Yes, get Married.
ADVICE By DOW, yR.

Young man! if you have arrived at the
right point in life for it, let every other con-
sideFation give way to that of getting mar
RED. Don't think Of doing anything else.
Keep pOking about among the rubbish of the
world till you have stirred up gem worth
possessing, IN the shape OF Wiie.-NeveT
think Of delaying the matter, for you know
that delays are dangerous. A good wife is
the most constant and faithful companion
you can possibly have By your side, while
performing the journey Of life--a dog isn't
a touch to her. She is Of more service, too,
than you may at first imagine.-She can
smooth your linen and your cares for you
mend your trousers, and pe:chance your
manners-sweeten your sour moments as
we'll as your tea and coffee for you-ruf1e,
perhaps, your shirt busoms but not your tenn
per; and, instead of sowing the seeds Of sor-
row in your path, she will SOW the buttons
on your shirts, and plant happiness instead Of
harrow teeth in your bosom. Yes and if
you are TOO confOnndedly lazy OF too proud
TO do such work yourself, she will chop wood,
and dig potatoes for dinner; for her love for
her husband is such that will do any thing
to please him-excePt 10 receive company
in her everyday clothes.
When woman loves, she loves, she loves
with a double>disiilled deVotedness; and
when she hates, she hates on the high pres
sure principle. Her love is as deep as the
ocean, as strong as hempen halter, and as
limmutable as the rock Of ages. She won't
change it except it is in a very strong ct oil
jealousy; and even then It fingers as if both
10 part, like evening lwilighls at the win
doWs Of the west. Get married by all
means. All the excuses you can fish uE
against the deed doing the deed AIM
a worth a spoonful of pigeons milk
, Mark lhis-if blest with health and employ
ment, you are not able TO support a wife
depend upon it you are not capable ofsup,
lporting yourself. Therefore, so much the
more need Of annexation; for, in union, al
we'll as in an onion, there is strength. &c
married, repeat, young men! Concentrate
your affections upon one object, and not dis
tribute them Crumb By clumb, among hos
Of Susans, SaFahs, MaFys, Loranas, Olives
!. Elias, Augustus, Belsies, Peggies, and Do
rathies-alloWing each scarcely enough d
nibble at. Set married, and have somebo
dg 70 cheer you as you journey through thi
loWly vale Of tears somebody to scour d
} EyouF whole life, and whatever linen yo
: possess. in some sort Of Sunday.gO.tO meet
I ing order.
! Young woman! ! need not tell you /
look Out for your husband, fUr I know Ga
q you are fixing conlTiRances to catch one
e and are a. naturally on the watch as a q
!. is for mouse. But one word in your cal
If you please. Don't bait your hook Vii
an artificial ly Of beauty; If YOU Do, Ii
chances are ten 20 one that you YOU n
: catch q gudgeon--sOme sillg fool of I rs
that isn't worth bic wait IN saw-dusp. ARA
= The inner lady with The beautiful garment
Of virtue, mOdesty, truth, morality, aud u
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1845-10-24
MEYICO.

The latest accounts give no intimation
OF change in the posture Of Mexico 10.
wards this country. The determination
seems TO be TO stand at bay, and maintain
an attitude Of defiance and quasi.war. From
the first we have predicted the adoption of
just such policy as Mexico is now pursu>
ing. Her impotence prevents the prosecu.
ton of active hostilities, while the chagrfn
of the nation equally forbids return TO the
cordial relations of peace. AS the only al.
tentative, middle course is determined
on, and sulky semi.bellicose attitude is
assumed. IN the meanwhile this relation
of non.intercourse between US and Mexico
suits very we'll with the industry of Great
Britain. As long as the embargo lasts, Brit
ish merchants and manufacturers will enjoy
a monopoly Of the Mexican market. They
can pour in their merchandise and fabrics
without the risk Of competition from Yankee
enterprise. Indeed, Mexico for all useful
purposes now belongs to England. The
politics of the country are entirely under
the control Of British diplomacy, and every
ingot dug from the mines is drained into the
Golfers of British capitalists. England has
no colonial possession, yielding larger re.
venue, OF presenting to her subjects wider
field for enterprise and speculation. It may
we'll be supposed, therefore, that the exist.
ing state of things COMFORTS admirably with
the existing state Of things COMFORTS ad-
mirably with the views Of the English Cab.
met, and that strong influence will be ex.
erted to pEolong its continuance. What
course our own Government will pursue In
the premises remains yet to be seen. 1t j!
certainly not fOT our advantage to protrac
the non-intercOurse which shuts out our Citi
zens from the Mexican commerce. A stalt
of belligerancy is much TO be preferred t
1.-The passive hostility of existing relations
But the magnanimity Of our Government
and the consideration that We are dealin,
; with an impotent enemy will doubtless die
tate policy Of long4sufering and forbeal
} ance. Yet there should be a limit TO tn
} indulgence even of such feelings; and afte
{ 1.-THE lapse uf = reasonable time, if Msxic
still persists in maintaining an unfriendl
: and menacing attitude, sense Of duty I
our own citizens and the contamination {
their interests must induce the America
Government 10 cOerce our neighbor int
terms.
Mexico should be compelled to ''dein
; lher positiOn"-to declare for peace or Fl
war. Until some strong measure is take
for that purpose, it may be expected thI
our present ambiguous relations will col
;inue; and for long time to come, MexiC
: will be closed as effectually against OF
: commerce as by the declaration Of an ca
: bargO.-N. O. Bulletin.