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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23
FROM TEXAS.

The accounts are confused and contra
dictory as to the state OF public feeling in
regard TO annexation. Gov. Yell, who
went on with Maj. Donelson, and who has
returned with dispatches, represents that
a very large majority of the people are in
favor of annexation on the terms proposed
by Congress.
Mr.. Kendall, one Of the editors of the
Picayune, writing from Galveston on the
7th instant, gives the following, as con-
densed by one Of our exchanges;
Parties seem to be pretty nearly equal.
ly divided on annexation. In the Eastern
counties, the majority is in its favor and
Gon'l Henderson and others have taken
the stump. The Vice President and Sc.
crelary of the Treasury are in favor OF 1t.
Houston keeps perfectly dark as 10 Lis
views. II is fumored that the British and
French ministers have made many pro-
misses as to the recognition of Texas by
Mexico, and Immediately on the arrival Of
the passage of the annexation resolutions
a British frigate was despatched to Vera
Cruz, with dispatches for the English Min
isler at Mexico. The English and French
Ministers have persuaded the President to
delay the calling of Congress as long as
possible. The English Minister then dc.
parted for Bermuda and The French for
New Orleans, where he now is. Major
Donelson on his way to tue seat of Go.
vernment met these two Ministers coming
down, and when he arrived there The Go.
vernment had absquatulated--the Presi.
dent and Cabinet all having business in
the country just then.
"1he Editors of Che Picayune say they
have received private letters ono day la
ter, from which they learn that President
Jones returned to Washington and that
Major Donelson was treated so cayalierly
by him and his Cabinet, that he spoke Of
Withdrawing from the seat of Government"
The g. Redlander" says the opponents of
in Western Texas are hardly
worth enumerating and that when the
vote is taken, there will be greater unani-
nifty throughout the whole country, than
was ever exhibited by the people on any
subject,
The Galveston Civilian" Opposed to
admits that the people of Tex
as desire annexation, and that is in vain to
oppose the irresistible tendency of the po-
pular will.
Great meetings of the people in favor Of
the measure had been held at San Felipe,
Houston, Clarksvlle, Galveston, and many
other points. No adverse meetings had
been held.
From all this we infer that President
Jones--and probably Hous!on--are secret
ly opposed to annexation but that the for
mer will be compelled, from the force of
public sentiment, to convene Congress for
action on the matter. The members of the
Congress are almost unanimous in favor of
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23
WVFIF d III II II 7
Jackson, llh April, 1916.

DEBr OF NEw YonK.-It is known to
most Of our readers that an effort is being
made in New York 10 reform the Con-
stltuton of that State, by inserting posi-
tive prohibition against the creation of pub
lie debt by future legislation. The wings
and counterfeit democrats have for the
time being delayed this reform. A portion
Of the present debt was shown TO have
been illegally created, and its Reputation
recommended and advocated by the late
democratic Secretary of State, Col Young
and for this tho stock jobbers and other la
zaroni who live by the corruptions of The
system of Public Works aud Public Debt in
that State, procured his removal from Office,
A spirit of enquiry is abroad in tho Empire
State, and we doubt not when the people
fully understand the iniquitous villainy of
the game which has boon played upon
them for years past, they will Repudiate the
System, debt and all--give up the can ais
and railroads to the holders OF the bonds,
and coniine their State government to the
objects for which Il was designed, the pro-
lection of the persons and property of all
It's citizens, not the creation of debts and
taxes to enrich the few and rob the many.
The .atiaS, leading paper at Albany,
uses tho following bold language in alu-
ding to the proposed reform;
"That the property of the people of this
State, and the interests Of postority in the |
earnings of their own industry. have been
heavily mortgaged for debts created against
the sentiments of the people, and that no
means for the correction Of tho abuse now
exist, except a Reputation of the con
tract, are facts not the less deporable i'll
they were the unavoidable and natural re-
suits Of the practical action of the repre-
sentative system. But they are, in truth,
not practical fruits of that system, but of
departure from the republican theory, in
giving TO the representative body power,
the abuse of which their Representatives in
the same body are not empowered TO cor
rect, and arming it with right OF impos-
ing burdens on posterity, which II exists
any where, lies only in the people them.
Selves"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23

MAY-DAY CrLEBRATIoN.--Wo are request
cd to give notice land we take especial
pleasure in doing SOL that the approach.
ing first Of May will be celebrated in ac-
cordanco with tlmo-honorcd custom, by
tho young ladies and little misses Of the
Middleton Female Academy. A fair sove-
reign has been chosen for tho occasion, and
day Of rural feslvity and pleasure may
be anticipated. VIII some Ariel furnish
us with sketch of the events of the day
for publication
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23

or We decline publishing the commu-
nicaton signed "PhiIadelphus," &c. Can
didales are already "penly as blackber-
ries' for the station alluded to, and the
gentleman spoken of would stand "no
sort Of chance"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23

RHODE ISLAND ELECTION. - Chas, Jackson,
wing, in favor Of the liberation OF Dorr, is
elected Governor over Former, Algerine
aud Arnold, liberation candidate for Con-
gress, over Potter, Algerine. We have
contradictory accounts as to the Legisla-
ture il is claimed that majority of the
members are in favor of the unconditional
release of Dorr, and--ricc versa.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23

LET THE LAWS Re ExEoUrEp We no.
iice accounts of an unusual number Of muir.
ders in different portions Of the State. We
hear Of dreadful tragedies in Marion, Dc
Soto, Yazoo, Lowndes, Chickasaw, &c.
Public sentiment, securing rigid eSeeu'
Il or Of the penalties of the law, Must be
tho preventive of'these scenes, so dscre-
dliabe to our State. Above oil, the power
Of wealth and standing heretofore unde-
nably 50 poient,) should no longer shield
criminals from justice.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23
ron UNITED STATES SENATORS
A LEXAN DER G.. MCNU TT,
or KINDS.

RooEE Barron. Esq.--By letter Of this
gentleman in another column, IA produce
ton, by tho way, which does him no Gre
dit) Il win be seen that he iorbids the fur.
iher uso Of his name as a candidate for u.
S. Senator.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23

PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT. = If the
whole United States were searched, more
suitable man could not be selected for the
head of this great department than CAVE
JOHNSON. Any one who has at all noticed
him in Congress for many years, cannot
have failed in marking his talent for de-
tails, and his unflinching disposition to
check imposition on the government by
those presenting specious claims Of any
description, He has been the embodi
ment of that principle which every body
prolesses-every body who wants Office
rGtrenchmeat.
After he is fairly in the discharge Of his
duties as Post Master General, we venture
there will be an energy in the mail ar.
engagements of the U. States, which we
have long hoped for, but hardly ever ex-
pecIed to realize. The lost mails will be
so rigidly charged to contractors, in the
beginning, as will tire them Of remissness.
The whole post office establishment,
post offices, stages, and all, need "stirring
up with a long pole" and unless we are
greatly mistaken, Cave johnson and his
assistants are the men to do it efficiently.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23

or Judge Coaltcr has announced him
self as a candidate for reelection to the
bench of the Sd district. John |. Guion
and Luke Lea, Esqs,, are also candidates.
We hope for the honor of the State, and
of the people of that district, that Coalter
may be defeated. Such man as he is un-
fit to hold the scales of justice where the
rights of freomen are at stake.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23

NEws.-The Albany correspondent Of
the Norwich Journal says:
81 desire to correct silly rumor, first
started by the Morning News, that Gov.
Wight and B. +. Butler, Esq, were both
solicited to accept and appointment in the
Presidents cabinet, the former in the
Treasury, the latter in the War Depart
ment. Nothing can be further from the
truth. No cabinet appointment was offer
ed any citizen of this State save Gov.
Marcy
We also understand that the statement
in the Morning News, that Mr.. Flagg had
been offered and declined the collector
ship Of New York, and which was used as
text for very pretty homiy upon ''dis-
interesledness" and ''pa,riotism," &C., is
equally unfounded. No such appointment
having been rendered Constitution.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23

PETTY LARcENr.--Some green 'un has
pilfered Mrs. Welby's verses To Ringlet
Of Hair, and publishes them as original in
the last number of the Oxford Organizer,
We are surprised that our learned and as
tu,o literary friend, Dill, did not detect the
imposition.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23

HoLNEs couNTy.--We learn that a wing
meeting at Lexington on Monday nomina-
ted Walter Brooke for the State Senate,
and David Beatty and Lemuol j. Dolly for
representatives.
Tho democrats were to have made no
limitations yesterday.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23

or The Tnllahalchio Circuit Court viii
commence its session at Charleston on
Monday next. Judge BENNETT will preside.
The Holmes Circuit Court commenced on
Monday last, Indge FIrcu presiding.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23

EcoNoMlcAL CONVENIENTLY House
of Representatives of Missouri have a.
greed TO reduce the salaries throughout
the State, including their own pay. The
following are the salaries established by
the bill: Governor, $500 per annum
Secretary Of State, $500; Auditor, $500;
circuit Judges, $500; supreme court judg
es, $3.50; register, SS0c; circuit attor-
neys, 5000; attorney general, $500 J.
members Of the Senate. and House 50 pei
day, and 50 for every 25 miles travelled
in coming 10 and going from the Legisla
lure; Speaker Of the House SO per day
chief clerks Of the two houses 81 per dav
other clerks, s. per day.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23

GOING AT IN THE ENGLISH wAY.-Ma.
ny Of the States who profess the utmost
horror at Reputation, will yet repudate
their deb,si Maryland is now doing SO, in
the English fashion: that is, by taxing the
stocks, and retaining as taxes part of the
interest on her debt as it becomes due
How unpublished and rude were we In
Mississippi not odo the thing in this pi-
GUS aud genteel way! Suppose the States
all tax this sort of stock precisely to the
amount Of the interest; won't this be a
most splendid way to "seitle fair?'' Sent.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23

0s.rIt seems to DO generally believed
that tho Globe is to be the " ollicial organ"
Of the administration, and that tho veteran
RlrouE is to become the editor
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23

That veteran old Democrat, Hathorn, Of
the DisSealindtor, comes down upon the
Southern Reformer in the following style:
eve are surprised tie see the "Reform-
err" democrat as it pretends 10 be, wagng
war upon the Veieran M'NUTr. Is there
not something rotten in the course which
the Reformer has taken on this subject
None can deny but that Gov. McNnlt has
superior claims upon the democratic party
of this State, and SO far as we have been
able 10 form an opinion, il is the wish Of
the people that he should be our next Sc
nator. We wish the people TO decide this
matter, and not the Reformer--we are
inclined to think its course is calculated
to reform things the wrong way at best"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23
THE CONVENTION.

We find the following letter in the last
number Of the Missssippian. We fully
agree with M Leake that the contingency
alluded to, viz; the giving 10 " alternates"
politicians about Jackson,) controlling
influence in the Convention, would "givo
plausible, indeed good cause to refuse obe-
dlence to the nominations" II Is IDLE 10
say that these " aternales" are bound to
act by instructions. No instructions can
embrace the circumstances which may
arise in the convention, and we cannot i'm
agine a more odious system than that Of a
few men selecting candidates for the whole
State. We hope this plan of alternate"
delegates may be broken up, and that coun-
ties not feeling sufficient interest TO send
on regularly appointed delegates may go
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23

MEssRs. EDToRs: In conversation, to.
day, with gentleman, good democrat,
he informed me that he probably would be
required or enabled to cast some SIXTEEN
votes in the proposed Democratic Conven.
ton in July next owing 10 the fact that
he had been appointed tho alternate dele.
gate from several counties, the delegates
from which in MI probability might not at
tend: now this shows the very great ne
COSTLY Of each county sending the resi-.
dents of their respective counties. To
give any ono man Too much power is anti
democratic, and may place in the hands
Of small number 10 dictate nominations
ior the whole State. This would give
plausible, indeed good cause torefuse obe.
dience to such nominations.
Yours, respectfully,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23

JUEeE SroRr.-The Boston papers say
that Judge Story ccntemplates withdraw.
al from the bench OF the Supreme Court Of
the United States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
Balm Of Columbia

FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE HAIR
An article which has stood the test Of wears an,
whose popularity increases with each year. An i'm
lately made the preparation of this article
makes 1t now, as it always has been, the very best in
USE for the purpose which il is applied that of re
storing the hair bald heads, keeping it from falling
out and keeping it perfectly free from danru
of article for any of the above purposes will not only
receive double benefit from the money laid out but will
have the satisfaction OF knowing that they have not
been swindcd out OF their money by any worthless ar
cles got in imitation of BE sure and get none
but what has the signature of Comstock & Co on the
wrapper-Beware of this, for the value of the article
has induced many to counterfeit it, and many attempts of
this kind have been made.
Gc5-Tbe above article is sold wholesale by Com.
stock & Co., 81 CORTLAND street, New York, and by
Jas. F. Patterson Stanton, and F. F. Graham Green
vile, Augusta county, Va.
April 3, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
WASHINGTON HOTEL.


TINE undersigned, having leased this estab
= lishment for a term Of years, commencing the
LIST the present month, will henceforth ote his
undivided attention to its management. 1t shall
be the aim Of the proprietor to render his Hotel
in every respect comfortable and agreeable TO
visiters and boarders. His Bar shall be well
supplied with the choicest liquors, and his table
furnished with the best provisions the market and
country will afford. His Stables, which have
been considerably enlarged, shall be under the
care Of attentive Ostlers. TO the citizens of the
county he especially promises, that the most as
siduous regard shall be paid to their aCcommoda-
ton and that his terms shall be moderate. To
drovers, his establishment offers many induce
ments to halt. His commodious Stables will ac-
commodate one hundred head of horses.
The subscriber hopes that by the strictest atten-
ton to the comfort and pleasure Of those who
may visit his house, he shall receive liberal
portion Of the public patronage.
MICHAEL G. HARTMAN.
Staunton, June IL, 1645.-6m
N. b. All persons indebted to Mrs. Sarah ].
Hartman, or who hold unsettled accounts against
her, will please call upon Mr.. William II. Har-
snan for settlement.
0J-Democrat copy months.
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G. CoLToN, Esa.
From the National Intelligcnccr.

MT Coiton's literary productions known and his
poucal ones have had wide and deserved reputation
and usefulness IL adequately executed Gas we are as
sured s) the work will prove the soundest accoun,
and Best illustrations Of which any mans biography
can be made the basis not only OF all that has happened
nut OF all that should have happened, during the long
noble, and brilliant career of Mr. Clay
From the Philadelphia Morning Post
IL could not be conlded better hands, and Mr. CLAY
could not desire more faithful or accomplished bio,
graphcr.
From the Yates County Wing, N. Y.
II cannot fail TO possess interest than any pub
cation that has been written for many years.
From the Baltimore American
Mr. Cotton, whose cndowments as a writer fit him in
apeculiar manner for the execution of work like this
has had special opportunities and advantages in the
position oil it.
From the Scioto Gazette, Ohio
Few men have the industry, the keen discrimination
and the power OF clear arrangement aud lucid compost
tion as well that familiar acquaintance with the pub
lie affairs OF the United States requisite for the compo
siton OF such work. in the degree possessed by Mr.
Cotton.
A. S. BARNES s. CO.
49, No. 81 John street, New York.
New York, September %, 1916
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
BRICK HOUSE,
VALUABLE
Y II a G 7 OF y a n "
FOR S.TLE.

In pursuance of the last will and testament of
Matthew Harvey, deceased, the undersigned
will SELL at public auction, on the premises, on
Saturday the 22d day of November, 1916, the
Tract of Land belonging to the estate of the said
Matthew Harvey, deceased, called the MILTON
PLANTATION. This plantation is situated
on Mill, Back and Looney's Creeks, in Bote-
tourt county, near Waskey's Mills, and about a
mile and half from James River, miles from
Buchanan, and 9 miles from Fincastle; contains
GS9 A0i&lNSS
279 Acres cleared and the rest w God Land and
10 Acres of that which is cleared GOOD BOT
TOM LAND. 1t is well watered, and has upon
it several good sites for the operating Of Mills or
other machinery by water. The Improvements
are LOG DWELLING HOUSE, KITCHEN
and SMOkE-HOUSE, and large convenient
BARN.
TERMS :-One-third of the purchase money
will be required to be paid in hand, and the resi-
due In one and two years, in equal instamentsy
the deferred payments being secured by good
personal security and retention of the equitable
lien upon the land.
THOMAS SHANKS,
VIM. w. BOYD,
Administrators, de bonis non with the will
annexed of Matthew Harvey, decd.
Oct 16, I845.-tds.
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TMA FALL TRADE.
BOOKS, STATIONARY AND PIANO. PvRTES.

MASH & WOODHOUSE are now receiving
~ their newly purchased stock Of Books, Sta.
tionary, Piano For.es, Fancy and Useful Articles,
Music, &c.
N. e. w. feel assured that their goods have
been bought on the very best terms, and they
will certainly consider it to their in,eres, to sell
on the same advantageous conditions. Their
stock will be found to embrace every article usu-
ally required by the Country Merchant.
IN THE BOOK DEPARTMENT.,
An extensive collection Of tine various School
Books in use the leading Law, Medical, Theo-
logical and Miscellaneous Books, and the cheap
publications Of the day; Amanacs for 1876.
IN THE STATIONARY DEPARTMENT.,
1000 reams Writing, Letter and Wrapping Pa.
per, Bonnet Boards, States, Slate Pencils
Quilts, Steel Pens, &c.
IN THE MUSICAL DEPARTMENT.,
Flutes of all kinds, Violins, Guitars, Flageo
lets, Clarionets, Accordeons, Flies, Drums, &c.
Violin, Guitar and Violincello Strings, Violir
Bows, New and Standard Music for the Piano
Forte and Guitar, and the most extensive assert
lnent OF Piano Fortes in the State of Virginia
warranted superior and sold upon trial.
Fancy and useful articles in the greatest varie
ty. NASH e. WOODHOUSE,
Wholesale and retail dealers in Books, Station
airy, Piano Fortes and Music, 1877 Main St.
Richmond, Va.
September IL, 1915.
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Mcwe's Liniment and Elixir.

VIt III1| CUHE OF hHEUINldITS1H.
This old and saunch remedy is still in the field
rying all before it, and throwing all other remedies that
have been built upon the reputation of this in the shade
1t cannot be applied to any Rheumatism without rcev-
ing it, Its uncxamped success has induced numbers
counterfeit it, but without success as the user soon finds
that he has got hold of worthless article. Persons
confined for years TO their bed have in many instances
after using one two bottles. Persons after trying
every other article obliged last resort to this
certain remedy TO be cured Cali for Comstock Co.'S
Hewe's Lniment.
0G-The above medicine is sold wholesale by Com
stock & Co., 81 CORTLAND street, New York, and by
Jas F. Patterson, Staunton, and b. F. Graham, Green
vile, Augusta county, Va.
.Anril 3. lSI5.