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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-16
CARROL1ToN MORNING,


adored, in the summer evening twilight.
The last rays of the setting sun had gra-
dually disappeared from the rosy clouds
that fingered about the west. The full |
moon rode high in heaven, and one by one
the glorious stals appeared
6 In such night,
Stood Dido with willow in her hand,
Upon the wild sea banks, and waved her love
To come again to Carthage"
The open window by which we sat,
looked out upon a garden stored with a
profusion of rich and rare flowers, from
which there exhaled, and rose around US,
a delicious fragrance, forming fit atmos-
phere for such scene. The time, the ST.
lence, the scenery, every thing was aP-
propriate; and she, the beautiful, the al
most unearthly, seemed, by intuition, to
understand my thoughts and intention, as
with head bent down, she gazed earnestly
(and with a slight blush upon the fair
cheeks around which her auburn locks
were playing upon a moss rose which she
was earnestly engaged in picking TO pie
ces. was employed in the equally seri-
Gus occupation of opening and shutting
a small fancy snuff box, which | held in
my hand.
Alas! where was the Alexandrian or
Neapolitan courage that had inspired me?
Summoning resolution, raised my eyes
to those of Isabella, and in the language
of my prepared speech said "MiSs Adams :"
The unnecessary and startling emphasis
with which this rather formal commence
ment was delivered, frightened both parties.
The rose dropped from her fingers, the box
from mine; and was only able 10 follow
up this impressive exordium with some
common place remark about the beauty of
the evening, after which we relapsed into
our former silence.
Gathering, however, energy from de-
feat, made, after slight pause, a second
attempt.
Miss Adams,'' said l, in a slow. So
lemn, sepuchral voice, "lrW you--riH goa
allow me to offer you-to offer you
4 PINCH OF SNUFF ?"
With pleasure, sir,'' replied soft,
sweet voice, which, in contrast with my
own, sounded like a strain of soft music
following up the rumblings of an earth
quake. | felt my eyes starting from my
head. l felt that the veins on my fore
head were swollen like the streams of
spring. / heard the loud beating of my
heart; and in agony of both mental and
bodily pain to which the rack, the wheel
and the g.bbet were paradise, | rushed
from the room, hurried to my home, en-.
tered my chamber, and vented my spleen
ia idle imprecations upon my own stu
pidity.
An hours walk across my chamber ser
we'd, however, TO calm my spirits; anC
with a composure that seemed really 81
pernatural, compared with my recent VIC
lent agitation, sat down and wrote
"DEAR ISABELLA: Take pity on poor IN
happy youth, who.is too deeply in love with yo
to speak two consecutive words IN your presence
am miserable till l hear from you"
This note was Immediately despatched
! and in half an hour | was the happies
} man in the universe. Ny Isabella prov
ed pattern of excellence. | was neve
offended with her but once, and then sh
: dispelled my wrath by asking me, in
; mock-serious tone-"Will you--allow m
to offer you-a pinch of snuff"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-16

A BRIGHT THoUsHr-A Nantucket
whaleman says he never Faised rs glitter
inr lance 10 pierce the smarvcl.0us hsh,
but he thought ofthc words Of Lord ByFoa
|-'To.grease VIC give our shining bl=acs.'
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-16

MACHINERY. 1t is estimated that the
labor saving machinery of England, per-
formes work equal TO that of 100000 of
men, if unaided in their bare manual ex-
ertions. Unfortunately this machinery
has been directed more to the production
of luxuries and articles for the rich, than
it has to produce articles for subsistence
and means of living for the poor. The
rich have more enjoyments but the poor
find their living no cheaper, while they
are turned out of employment by the com
petition of these machines. Here lies
the great error of modern improvement
and civilization. This is the cause of the
efforts for Socialism, Fourierism, &c.
This it is which have given rise to the
great problem, whether civilization anc
the invention of machinery really adj
vance human happiness. The remedy
lies in this: let science and invention be
directed to the pursuit hitherto so fatally
Observation-Disclosures. Let machine
ry here take the place of human labor
make food and clothing cheap-these ar
ticles which the poor now, without en-
| ployment, find no cheaper than formerly
let this be done and it will no longer b
problematical whether civilization is
curse or blessing--whether science AM
intellect advance the happiness of ;h'
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seTo BE, OR NOT TO BE DID, THAT'S
THE QUESTION IA most exciting de-
bate, attended by tumultuous crowds. IS
going on at Cincinnati, between MIR. Ping
Tree, the greak gun of the Uniyersalists,
and Mr.. Rice. .he great Kentucky Pres
byterian controversial. The question is
one Of doctrine, whether the bible teaches
the final salvation of all mankink. [SentI.
He who takes not counsel, viii surely
fail in accomplishing his projects.
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ISCELLAN EOUS.

The following charming lines from the New York Mirror
are by boy OF fifteen and they really wonderful from
OF that age:
RUTH
rwas in the merry time that she went forth to
CLEAN.
With meek looks in her eyes and sadness in
mien,
While DER her bosoms matchless swell in many snowy
fold,
Her hair luxurious fell from meath band Of gold
Naomi heard with aching heart her sweet and birdlike
As through the groves OF waving palms she slowly moved
along;
She watched her she stopped drink from out the laugh
She watched her till she among the purple hills
AT last she reached the reapers field and laid her down to
rest,
While closer round her trembling form, she drew her
snowy vest; 2
And puckng its flower she hid il in her hair
Then and plucked the scattered gainthe airest
maiden there.
The reapers turned them round some angel form
Had among them there to CLEAN upon that summer
The reaper Of the field drew nigh and gently kissed her
brow
And said "sweet cleaner of the field oh tell who art
thou p
crimson blush but of shame suused her lovely face
As with farng voice she told the story OF her race.
listened with ear he heard her prayer for aid
And filled with golden of the bosom OF the maid
And she who in harvesme had CLEANED the golden
plain
Leant on the bosom of lord and hessd the happy
When she went out with merry heart, to CLEAN the yellow
corn. c. c. C..
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FIRE AT RocHEsTER.-A slip from the "Daily
American" of Rochester dated at midnight of Tues
day, says that fire, which broke out in that city
about two hours previously, and was still raging,
though subdued, was the most destructive confa-
grafton which had occurred in that city for years
II commenced in the cabinet shop of Robert w.
Bell, No Front street, and spread rapidly through
range of modern buildings, Of which that formed a
part. We quote from the Advertisers Slip
The whole fire department unfortunately
abroad, at the steamboat landing, 1.-TWO miles) for
the purpose of receiving the Toronto fremen who
vanced along the east side of Front street, with un-
comfortable fury. But few engines were on the
ground, and those worked by persons who were not
fremen, but whose exertions worthy of all
praise.
On that side of Front street. in spite of every ex-
ertion, five shops and stores were consumed. Al
most simultaneously with the commencement of the
fire the east side of the street. it broke out with
great fury on the opposite side and ragged without
control, destroying six or seven large buildings.
AS near as can be ascertained the following is a
statement Of the buildings destroyed
| On the east side of Front street, Henry Fox's
carpenters shop and lumber yard; r. w. Bells
cabinet shop Clapp's upholstery shop; John Mil
ler's gunsmith shop; 7. Hives lace store; John
Archer's carpenter shop, and a tin shop.
On the west side of the street. the following build
ings were consumed, viz Messrs. Avery's flour
| store; D. Burbank's -four store; G. Leavenworth's
cabinet shop; James McIntosh's grocery and pro-
vision store; ~ b. Merrick's grocery and provision
store; Joseph Edgell's grocery and provision store
J. l. Robbins paint store, and Michael Kinsella's
| liquor store.
On Works street, several small wooden build
ings, inhabited by Irish families, were burnt The
rear building of Pitkin's block was also destroyed
The buildings which were burnt were chiefly
owned by Judge Carroll, Of Livingston county
The confagration was unquestionably the worl,
| he hrol mt On hot doe
of the street almost at the same time
Stanwix Hall was considerably injured. In the
midst OF the eonsternation the tower Of ST. Paul's
church. on ST. Paul street, east of the river, and
nearly quarter of a mile distant, was discovered
to be on fire. Through the energetic exertons OF
Julius l. Andrews, esq, that fine edice was saved
| The loss will not fall short of $50, 600 II is i'm.
possible now to say to what extent the property de-
stroyed was insured Not for many years, if ever
has Rochester suffered so disastrous fire.
! The scene Of the fire is in the heart of the bust
ness portion of the city.
Ne,c York Morning .Na,vs
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committee reported that they had their duy and
that Mr. Yancey, in accordance with their request was
present and would respond in person 10 the consenoh
Mr. Yancey after expressing In feeling tems' ms hsn
of the honor conferred upon him. nnd OF inc uhshh
ty which had characterized the conventions which mad
the people Of district and accepting oil the nomination
took brief review Of the tariff and internal improvement
issues adyered in narrative style TO the Oregon question:
and dwe In animated upon the state OF the Texas
question closing with glowing picture Of the scene
Witch would be presented to the eye Of the patriot when
The yast area betw the Gulf and the Lakes
and the Pacific should be populated by the reemen Of the
republic all quietly pursuing their avoeaons regulated
alone Ivy legislation while the spirit of the general
government lowered high ALL wschiul only to
rna relations and guarding each citizen from Foreign in
science intrusion Mr. Y repeatedly interrupted
by the longconnued shouts Of enthusiasm bursting from
a delighted audience.
Mr. Yancey having concluded the convention adjourned
die after passing the usual resolutions OF thanks TO Its
officers.
HAMLIN F. LEWIS, President
BEN. HARRISON Secretary.
JAMES II. Hoop, Assistant Secretary.
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EXCITEMENT AT UTIcA.--We copy from the Utica
Gazette of Wednesday the following account OF
some recent occurrences at that usually quiet city
resulting from an anti-slavery movement:
A very udcrous performance has just come Of
in our city, which has gained imperishable aurels
to some of the distinguished phanthropists of the
liberty party. John Mum, esq, formerly resi-
dent OF this place, but now residing in Mississippi
few days since arrived here with his family, on q
visit. He brought with him an old negro woman, q
slave, for noroo to his children Intelligence OF
Tue fact was quickly disseminated among the brave
anu liberal spirits who sympathize with the "poor
Atrlcan"--at safe distance On Monday VIM
M. Allen, esq.-who has been the leading spirit Of
the anoltlonlsts since Mr.. Alvan Stewart went TO
establish the liberty party in New York--obtaincd
Root.
:, Mr.. Mum is visiting at the house of Mr.. Eli f.
benjamin, who has also a visit with him his son
DR. Samuel Benjamin, of North Carolina The
writ was through mistake, issued against this lat
Ter gentleman, who happening TO have left all his
slaves at home, had no difficulty in clearing himself
from the process We understand however tha,
ne was 80 much struck with the courage and address
OF the gentleman who had the principal cbnroe az
The proceedings, that he invited him TO visit him in
North Carolina-ofiering to pay his expenses. and
give him free access to his slaves 10 take AWAY 90
many as he could persuade to leave, by his elo-
quence and the confidence which his appearance in
spred. ''-
The writ having been corrected. mob of white
black, and mixed, Of all ages and sexes accono,,s
MED the officer to MIR. Benjamin's residence The
poor OBJECT OF their sympathy was so much terrified
al the appearance and actions Of these s,aneels ~
Light" that it was feared she would die of fright
ahe Is some 81 years age, and suffering under the
droPsy. MIR. Mum assured the zenlo1s nh;Ians
thropists that he was perfectly willing thew should
Jake The woman if they would give security for her
maintenance, and she would consent, and informed
them that he had told her, on first coming into a
Tree State, that she at liberty to leave him
whenever she pleased, on giving few days. mo-
uce' but the hberators were far too elevated in
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July Its

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE PROP
4 ERTY.-By virtue of a deed Of trust from
Matthias LETTERS and others to me, dated 25th july
lS42, and recorded in liber w B, No. SO, folics s.
81, 81, So, So, and 60, Of the land records Of The
county of Washington, d. c., will offer at auction
in front of the premises, in the city Of WashngtOr
on Wednesday, the Odd of July instant, at O'Clock
p. M, all the west halfpart of lot No 5, in square
of said city, with the two-story brick dwelling and
other Improvements thereon.
Terms Of sale are--one-sixth of the purchase.
money TO be paid in cash, and the residue in ten
equal halfyearly payments, with interest from Tho
day ofsale, to be secured by approved notes and :
lien on the property and on full payment Of the pur
chase-money and interest, will execute to the pur
chaser at his cost valid deed Of conveyance Of the
premises, with all the title therein, believed to Dc
undoubted, vested in me by said deed of trust.
If the terms of sale he not complied with in three
days, reserve the right to resell the premises q
auction for cash, on any credit after three Gays
advertisement in any convenient newspaper pun
lished in the city Of Washington, at the risk and
cost of the first purchaser.
JOHN KURTZ, Trustee
II. w. DYER & co,
July 1-2awts Auctioneer
I5eThe sale of the above property is postpone
TIL Wednesday, the Goth day of August next, SANE
hour and place, by order of the trustee.
r. w. DYER & co.
July 1870 Auctoneers'
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their conceptions to take pecuniary matter, -
consideration. u@
Judge Root, at the request of the mavor -,
the return Of the writ ill Tuesday mornipd ~
o'clock. The old woman, in the mean time No., ~
continual terror, lest her loving friends shoud.lS
ate her by force To allay her fears, and ,bs
prehensons of the family, deputy sheriff JoLns
passed the night at the house and body of watch.
The morning came and, at the appointed bo.
Mr. Mum was at Judge Roots Office win ~
slave, and the sheriff with the writ, to which 4. as
turned that the defendant did not detan the wou,'
Judge Root explained to the woman that nbe wa.
liberty to go where she pleased. She, no,s.t
standing the arguments and entreaes of her s ~,
friends, insisted upon remaining with her mass. NY
and is now abiding with him, though still aho.;s
under much apprehension lest she should be a6due'
ed, and left to the tender merces of tie busvbOS;
who have given themselves much unnecess,.a
trouble on her account.
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Ry II. Green. .Aucfioneer.

~ III. Green, .HucfiOaeer.
ROCERIEs, GROCERIES, CART, WAC
~ 0NS, &c, at auction. Monday, the 30
instant ] shall sell at my warehouse on 9Th street
near Pennsylvania avenue, at 5 O'Clock, p. M
good lot of groceries, &C., per consignment emu
merate in part
Bbls New Orleans sugar, bbls. molasses--a goo
article.
Bags Java, Laguayra, and Rio Coffee
chests and ha-chests imperial, Gunpowder' H'
Young Hyson Teas.
Boxes raisins, English walnuts, Smyrna figs, @
Starch, mustard, Scotch behring's, &c.
Lord Byron, Dasamigos, Principe, and ou'
cigars.
Also, boxes and part boxes of various kIndsp
bacco.
Dried spiced tongues, lot of hams.
10 boxes ground coffee, 3 bbls. shad No. l.
Also, good new cart and two wagons.
Lots of other articles not necessary to menton
Terms: All sums of and under S25, cash. all orl
dorsed.
A. GREEN,
July 10 Auctoneet
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New YoRK AND New ORLEANs.-New Orleans
increases faster in population than New York, and
promises to become the largest city in the Union.
The relative increase of the population of these two
cities during the last thirty-fve years wns as fol-
lows.-
In 1910 the population of New York was 96,373;
that Of New Orleans II ,422
In 1920 the population of New York was l23, FOG;
that Of New Orleans q, l76.
In 1880 the population ofNew York was 2O2, $50;
that of New Orleans 46,3l0
In 1910 the population Of New York was 3l2,-
TO- that Of New Orleans l02, 1893.
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benefit of the clergymans family IN the Mutual Lie
Insurance COMPANIES, would be- indeed, most sub
stantal and benign favor. Then they would be
performing not only labor of love, but work Of
real utility; and they would its influence IN the
fresh efforts and the renewed exernons OF their
spiritual teachers. What spectacle Of Christian
zeal and fellowship would be exhibited, II the prin-
ciple were at once introduced into our parishes, that
all cergymen's families provided for in case Of
DEATH Il would make difference in the state OF
things, now scarcely apprecable Will our clerical
readers think of these things, and will not their
congregations take the subject into immediate con-
sideration'
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Blu E. S. Wright, Georgetown.

CUGAR AND MoLASSES AT AUCTION
~ On Wednesday next, the Odd instant, at ii
oclocka M, on F. & A. III. Dodges wharf, the cargo
of the schooner L. L. Sturgess, from Maysguez
Porto Rico, consisting Of
1873 hhds. prime sugar
GA do superior srup moasses.
E. s. WRIGHT, Auctioneer,
July l6-ifs Georgetown.
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THE EUTAW HOUSE HOTEL.

THE EUTAW HOUSE HOTEL.
The lot on which it stands is situated At the ro,l
west corner OF Baltimore and Eutaw streets "aa
tanning upwards of $4,000 square feet of grou~d
and fronting IL feet on Baltimore street and M
feet on Eutaw street. TO an aley &c feet of which
the last named street form yard planted with ANY,
mental shrlbbery of various kinds.
The house is five stories in height covered Md,
slate, occupying the whole front OF the lot on Raa,
more street. running back IS6 feet on the wes,,
the alley, and 100 feet on Eutaw street, having y
area in the centre of the building for LIGHT mn n
with two main entrances, one from each street. H.,
from Baltimore street leading to the private paro,,
and family rooms, The other on Eutaw street IL 4.
public part of the house
The basement or lowest story is divided into e.,
stores on Baltimore street, two on Eulaw strs
and dressing-room. a Kitchen pantry, larder man
Cling, ironing, drying, wash and bath rooms
The second story has parlors on Batimo.
street, and on Eutaw street; a smoking-room u
flee, ladies' dining-room IS by % feet, and gen,s
mems dining-room So by 80 feet, with servant,
hall, chambers, billiard-room, china closet. a.
There are upwards Of 900 rooms in the house a
which - are parlors.
This building was erected in 1896, expressly "a,
hotel, and is believed to possess every conyenIen
usually to be found in those of the first class,
most egby situated in agreeable part of the civ
having wide and much frequented street on each
of its fronts. 1t il now in the best order in every
respect for the reception of company, and will be %
kept by the present proprietor until sold Ths
property offers great inducements to person who
could combine with activity and energy su6ciea.
capital to conduct the business Of the establishment,
to advantage.
The house is completely furnished, and in good
style; and the purchaser Of it can obtain the funl
ture, or portion of it, reasonable terms by ma.
king suitable arrangements with the trustees
The terms, which will be accommodating, will h
made known at the time Of sale.
JACOB ALBERT,
ROBT. A. TAYLOR, Trustees.
SAM'L JONES, JR.
july l9-lawts
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OTIS IN SQUARE No, i96 FOR SALE a. a.
~ PUBLIC AUCTION.--On Tuesday, the ~ y,
day of July instant, the subscriber will otter Y
sale, on the PREMISES at o'clock, p. M, the ioO'
ing lots in square No. 1876, viz: a.,
Lot No. a, in north M st., containing $500 81 e''
Do. IL, on Massachusetts, avenue, 6250 Go'
Do. Is, do do. 724O do
Do. l6, do. do. $500 DO
These lots are all eIigibly situated, and in an w
proving part of the city.
The terms are: One-fourth Of the purchase musj
to be paid in hand, and the residue in twelve -,
twenty-four months-the purchaser to give nOSs
satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest from =.
day Of sale; and, on full payment thereof, q"
questionable title will be given.
Z. w. DYER & co,
July l9-eo&dsif Auctioneen
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By a. Green, Auctioneer.

VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT AUG
Y TON In THE NORTHERN liberties
On Saturday, the Goth instant shall sell, on the
premises at o'clock, p. M, in that go-ahead pard
the city, the Northern Liberties, Commencing on
the frst-named lot) the following lots and parcels
of ground, viz:
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Annual deficiency, SG55,U7B, in these southern
States.
We are aware that the deficiencies Of the Post Of
fee Department have heretofore been generally sup
posed to be in the States; but this is exceed
ingly unjust to them, as the following table will
show. Excess of cost over postage receipts in
Ohio, S11 1852 Illinois, $65,926
Indiana, 23572 Missouri, 7,240
Making draft on the department of only Sl07 900
for mail facilities for 100000 of people, while
Michigan, Wisconsin, and Iowa, not only pay for
their own facilities, but in lS43 paid surplus Of
S6,2l9.
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THE DAILY UNION

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION IN PHILADEL-
PHIA-FoURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
The following letters were received by the COM
mittee Of invitation to the democratic celebration at
Fair Hill, and read to the company by Athanasius
Ford, chairman of the committee;
NEAR PmLADELPHiA, June q, lS45
SIR The undersigned, a committee OF your DEM
ocrac friends of the fourth congressional district OF
Pennsylvania, being duly authorized, have the
honor of inviting you to participate IN the festivities
at Fair Hl near Philadelphia, on the approaching
anniversary of our national independence, where II
would afford your fellow-ciizens great pleasure to
be honored with your presence.
The triumph Of democratic principles, so amply
and fairly attested by your election to the most hon
orable post in the gift of man. affords new proof
of the sovereign people being fully capable of self
government, and also Of the nnbounded confidence
reposed in you as the great conservator OF their
rights and liberties, which we are certain you will
in every respect prove yourself worthy of, and at
all times ready and competent to follow IN the foot
steps Of your usrious predecessors, Jefferson and
Jackson
We have the honor to be,
Very respectfully, sir,
Your obedient servants,
ATANS. FORD,
GEO. HERGESHEIMER,
A. p. EYRE,
JESSE Fl. 'FLITCRAFT,
M. BOMElSLER
His Exeellency JAMES X. Polk,
President of the United States.
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PUBLIC SALE OF A SPLENDID HOTpT
OF THE FIRST CLASS, al

DY VIRTUE, and in pursuance Of the ;.
ID thority vested in them by two deeds Of ,r w.
the subscribers will offer at public auction. in a,
city Of Baltimore, ON Thursday, the 10Th Of llc w.
Der, l845, at | O'Clock, p. M, at the Mercb,r,,
ty i'm said CITY known Ms T'NtSr