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Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

ately disposable naval and military force
Of Great Britain is far greater than our
own. But this by no means proves rela-
Tive weakness. England has gained her
greatness by scattered concuests in every
part Of the world, and holds il by the DOW.
er Of arms America is compact; its ter
tory all contiguous; its greatness the re-.
suit of system, which sprang from The
free choice Of the people, and which il
maintained by their consent. It has no
acquisitions to make by arms, and none IL
defend by arms. Her States are bound
together by their own choice. She has
no motive 10 injure others; she has no de-.
sire to rayage the coast Of England. or
burn IFS commercial towns. or deface its
monuments, or, with scm-barbarous mas.
sion, destroy its public buildings. Go.
yerning herself by free consent, and hay.
ing no motive to restrain, or limit or i'm.
pair, the prosperity of other nations, she
has no need Of vast standing army, or
of navy like that Of England. But when
the questions comes as to which has the
most considerable dsposabe force to occu-
py the country Of the Oregon, we think
the Great West must be summoned 10
counsel. The people of the Mississippi
valley must make answer The bands Of
emigrants bearing 1.-THE axe and The rife.
the men trained in republican feeling, and
made still more impatient Of authority by
their life on the frontier,--these form the
strength Of America. They are indomi-
table in spirit, and unapproachable by their
distance. Against thsp. lhs fleets and
armies Of England are .yow6fsay Let
Sir Robert Peel attempt to plant himself
in the gaps Of the Rocky mountains, and
intercept them in the passes. He might
as well attempt 10 stop the Columbia itself
The combined powers OF all Europe wouId
fail in an attempt to set bounds 10 their
progress. That progress is to be self
circumscribcd by the respect for right and
the sacred regard Of America for the inyi-
olability Of treaties.
The administration may, then, safely as
sumo that England cannot permanently oc-
cupy any part of the American wilderness,
but by the consent Of America ITSELF II
England chooses to interrupt negotiations,
the crisis must be mel; if negotiations
continue, the administration can know
but one rule--"fo DEMAND NOTHING BUT
WHAT is RIGHT, AND TO SUBMIT TO NOTHING
THAT is WRONG" Let the people support
he President with union, and sentiment
# nationality, and no foreign power will
dventure an aggression.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

or Among our announcements viii be
found the name of Judge JonN NJ. TAYLOR
as candidate for State Chancellor. The
whig paper at Jackson says that Judge 7,
is Z" the democratic candidate" We do
not believe that tho editor has any grounds
for asserting that the Judge is the candi-
date Of party. Many may and doubtless
do, prefer him because ho is known to be
an anti-bonder, and they consider it I'M
portant that the incumbent Of the station
should coincide in sentiment with maio-
rity of the sovereign people on that ques-
ton. But the editor has no warrant in
saying that he is understood TO be party
candidate. One thing we know that the
people, wings and democrats, cannot be-
stow their suffrages upon more worthy
man, or one better capacitated to discharge
the duties Of the station.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14
ron UNITED STATES SENATORS.
A LEXAN DER G.. Me MUTT,
OF HINDs.

TIE REvEw.-Satnrday next is the day
appointed for the review Of the 37lh rcgi-
ment, at this place, by the Commandcr-in-
chief But little interest is manifested in
tho militia system here, the regiment Is
without officers with the exception Of
two or three companies, and we suppose
will not be assembled. Notwithstanding
there will be no muster' we hope that
as many Of our citizens as can convenient,
y do so will avail themselves of tho oppor-
innily to mee, and shake hands with our
popular and energetic Chief Magistrate.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14
f.y- Tho last Brandon @ Disssmin.,or,

Or The last Brandon Dissemina,or'
proposes the following ticket for Congress,
which is placed at the head of tha, paper
Gen. Arthur Fox, Of Lawrence; r. w.
Roberts, q Scott jefferson Davis, Of War,
reni 10. W. Matthews, Of MarshaH.
Two from the East We suppose Col
Ilrthorn acts on the principle that those
who claim great deal win be sure of ,
little. BY the way, COL, that flatterins no
tico Of our paper fairly raised us ont Of oul
shoes and through our hat.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

PRosrFcr or WAR,-The Globe, of the
2O'h uliimo, uses The following language,
in long article in relation to our affairs
with Great Britain,
:" II is our solemn conviction that we
shall soon Ogain be called on to take up arms
against our former and only adversary
i 70 perfectly manifest that they regard
this as a favorable moment to renew the
system OF aggression upon us, which has
resulted in war heretofore, which to sub
NIT 10 is only to invite nov wrongs"
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

"A LITERARY CuRIosITy--The long article
in the last Southron in relation to whig
convention-the whig papers-the glory
and beauty Of whiggery, in general, and
the immense, enormous iniquities of loco
focoism, in particular. Like former edi-
tor Of that paper, eve thank God we did mt
die las: Wednesday!n-else, we should
not have krown how Mr.. Vanwinkle pro-
poses to "raise the dignity of the press in
Mississippi.n
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

YAzoe DRMocRAr.--We have received
several numbers of this paper, now under
charge Of Messrs. +. Barksdale q Geo. W.
Jones. Our whilom ban,ling seems to have
fallen into good hands, and we wish The
ssntemon mueh success. We hope to see
.asmocrasia representation from Yazoo in
'Ae nes, legislature.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14
orrone hundred and.wenty.tive Demo.

G-Une hundred and twenty-iive Demo-
Gratis Of Lauderdale county protest, in a
publication in the paulding Clarion, against
the proceedings Of democratic meeting
lately held in that county, which meeting
appointed delegates to the State conven.
'ion, nominated Hussey for Congress-the
same who published digest Of Woodbury.
and Wright's speeches on the tariff during
the last canvass-and then broke up in a
row.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

YAzoo,--The Democracy of Yazoo held
meeting at Benton last week for the pur.
pose OF appointing delegates to the July
Convention. About fiNy delegates were
appointed. John Ba,iaille was recon.
mended as a suitable candidate for Con-
gross. A meeting is TO be held on the 4,h
Monday Of this month to nominate candi.
dates for the Legislature.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

CAN'T KEEP 1T Up.-It is now stated
by nearly all parties in Pennsylvania that
the August instalment on her debt will not
and cannot be paid. This shows conclu-
sivey that the February payment was pre-
mature, as Governor Skunk pronounced
it, and that it was only for the benefit Of
those who wished her stock brought up in
the markets 10 enable themselves TO sell
out to green ones at good prices. TSeaH.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14
MR.. BUCHANAN'S REPLY
10 The Protest Of the Mexican Minister
against The Annexation of Terms.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
WdShin rtOn. March IN 1915

DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
| Washington, March 10, 1S45.(
The Undersigned, Secretary of State os
the United States, has received the potc Of
ersf Almonte, The Envoy Extraordina-
u ai Minister Plenipotentary Of The
Mexlcan republic, Of the 9Th inst, adj
dressed to his predecessor, the Hon. John
Z. Calhoun, protesting in the name of his
government against the resolution of the
late Congress for annexing Tcxas to the
United States, and he has snbmi,ted the
saine to The President K
In answer, the undersignoli u instructed
TO say, that having received Inc sanction
both Of the Legislative and Executive De-
partment of the Government, it is now ire
vocably decided, SO far as the u. States
are concerned. Nothing but the refusal
OF Texas to ratify the terms and conditions
on which her admission depends, can de-
feat this object. II is, therefore, too late
at present 10 reopen q discussion which
has already been exhausted, and again to
prove that Texas has long since achieved
her independence of Mexico, and now
stands before the world, both de lure and
de fdcto, as sovereign and independent
State amid the family of nations. Sus-
tanning this character, and having mani
Tested stronge desire to become one of
the members of our Confederacy, neither
Mexico nor any other nation will have
just cause oicomplaint against the United
States for admitting her into the Union.
The President nevertheless regrets that
the government Of Mexico should have
taken offence at these proceedings, and he
earnestly trusts thatit may hereafter be
disposed to view them in more favorable
and friendly light. Whilst entering upon
the duties Of the Presidential office, he
cheerfuly declares in advance, that his
most strenuous efforts shall be devoted to
the amicable adjustment of every cause
Of complaint between the two governments,
and to the cultivation Of the kindest and
most friendly relations bctween the sister
Republics.
The undersigned has the honor 10 trans
nit TO General Almonfe his passport &C.
cording TO his request, and to assure him
Of his distinguished consideration and 70.
gard. (Signed) JAMES BUCHANAN.
To the Brigadier General,
DoN. t. N. ALMoSTE, &c. &c. sc.
------------------------
TENNESSEE. Gov. Jones has consented
to become candidate for Congress ia The
Sth district.
The Democrats Of Milton Browns dis
lrict have brought out Col, S. G. Parattas
candidate for Congress.
KENrucKY.-ls. district, Linn Boyd has
no opposition.
I'd district, Mr.. McHenry whig candi-
daie--no opposition as yet.
Sd, four whig candidates, Messrs. Gri.
der, irwin, Stiles, and Todd--no democrat
4th, Joshua r. Bell, whig--no oppOsi-.
lion yet
9th, no candidates as yet.
9th, G. r. Mckee, whig--no democrat.
7th, Thomasson, whig, will probably DO
elected without opposition.
Sth, Thos. r. Marshall, ind'pi, and Gar
'et Davis, whig, are The candidates.
OH, Judge French, DEM, is opposed BY
Chiffon Allen, whig.
iolh, Tibbais, dcm.--no opposition.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

or We are authorized to announce
ANDREW X. BLYTHE, of Lowndcs county,
rs candidate for District Attorney Of the
Sixth Judicial District.
or We nro authorized 10 announce
JOHN A. WILCOX, ESQ, Of Monroe county,
rs candidate for District Attorney Of The
Sixth Judicial District
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

or Difficulties have arisen between our
government and Brazil, growing out of the
efforts of the American minister. Mr.. Wise,
'osuppress the traffic in slaves by American
vessels, Uncle Sam will have his hands
iull II compelled to take "a tiff" with Mex
leo, Great Britain, and Brazil at the same
time.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

The returns from the Old Dominion ar
more favorable than could have been ex
y pecied. The democrats have a majority il
the Lcgslaiure--securing United State
i Senator IN place Of the apostale, w. G
klyes, who has now permission to retire I,
private life, with his worthy coadiutor
Tallmadge. All but one or tpo of tho mem
bers OF Congress elected are democrats.-
We'll done for the cradle of democracy
the land Of Jefferson and Taylor. The
Richmond Enquirer, of the 28lh ullimo
gives tho following summary OF the re.
suit, as far as ascerlained;
THE TRiUMPH'fN VIRGINIA. The mails
come ireighted with democratic victories.
We have already heard OF the election of
nine republican members OF Congress--and
OF the returns 10 come in, four are certain
for ns, and probably a nm fin the Kanawha
district) II is highly probable that the Vir-
ginla delegation in the next Congress will
stand fourteen democrats and one whg,
land that one, perhaps, McCarty of Loudon,
The independent whig, who opposes PEN
dloion, the whig caucus nominee.) But to
the particularsi
In the Accomac district, Cen. Bayley is
certainly elected over SouthaIl, by about
$50. The district gave Clay $50 majority.
Tho true, unhinching Hubbard is elected
over Hill, by at least 100.
Il. M. I. Hunter is elected over Will |
longhby Newton, by at least I5O.
In this district, our own Seddon is re-
turned by the brilliant majority of 266.-
The district gave Mr.. Clay $50 majority.
In the Albemarle district, Leake beats
Irving about 100.
In the Frederick district, Bodinger and
Lucas are the candidates. both democrats.
The chances arc in favor Of Bedinger.
In the Norfolk district, Atkinson is elect.
I'd by about $50.
u. 9. Dromgoolo in the Brunswick, and
VIM. Taylor in the Rockingham districts,
IRE elected without opposition.
And now for the only "oasis in the (whig)
lcsert"--tho Loudoun district. The i'm.
'resson is that McCariy, independent
vhig, has beaten pendleton, whig nominee
7. is 206 ahead, but Prince William and
lappahannock TO come in.
or tho districts to hear from, the Halifax,
Monroe, Washington, and Ohio districts
re certainly, and the Kanawha district
,robably, for us. If SO, we shall have for
congress, democrats Ia, whigsi /.
For the Legislature we have done nobly,
No have time only TO give our gains and
osses
Democratic gains--Accomac Bucking-
am, Caroline, Elizabeth City and War
wick, Fairfax, Gloucester, Hanover, Mat
hcws and Middleton, Mcckenberg, Spott-
ylvania, ! each)---l0
Democratic losses--York, &c. by A votes
My and contested, /, Frederic e--3.
Nett democratic gain 7. We shall, with
ut doubt, have handsome majority on
lint ballot.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

or From the iono Of several Of our whig
exchanges, we infer tina, the wings will
hold Convention at Jackson in August,
FOR the purpose OF nominating candidates
for Congress, and State officers.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

The GLcBE. - From information that
we had received, we stated that the valua.
tim OF this establishment, with its build
ings, SC. would probably amount 10 some
sixty-tive or seventy thousand dollars
This was an over-eslimate. 1t now an
pears that the valuation, as made by com.
petent and disinteresled men. amounts 10
ihiriy-iye thousand dollars. Constellation.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

or We are authorized 10 announce
WILLIAM CoTHRAN, Esq, Of Carroll CO.,
as candidate for Judge Of Inc Sixth Judicial
district, comprising the counties Of Monroe,
Lowndes, Oktibbcba, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Car
roll, Yallobusha, and Tallahairhie,
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

or We are authorized TO announce
WILLIAM T. BOLE ms cAndidnte for re-
election to the Office Of Cleik Of tho District
Chaneery Court, for the district composed Of the
counties Of Holmes, Carroll, Yalobosha, Cboo.
taw and Tallahatchie.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

DEArH OF HoN. DAVID w, DICKINSON.
-With incxpressible reere, we learn, just
as this paper goes to press, the demise Of
this gentleman. Hc expired yesterday
Sunday J at the residence Of Mr.. Nancy,
near Franklin. [Ndshrillc Bdancr.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

We notice in the Mississippi Democrat
of the 23d uli., the proceedings of an as
semblage OF the true and sterling demo-
cracy Of Carroll county, at which Genl
G. +. HEMINGWAY was recommended as a
candidate Tor Congress. His able and eff
ficient services in The cause Of Democra-
cy has given him great claims upon the
Convention, and his nomination would be
hailed with qualification by the party ge-
nerally. Yasoo Dem.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

PosT OFrIcE DEPARTMENr.-The fol-
lowing order has been issued by the Post
master General, which will prove accepta.
bio 10 publishers:
"Moncy for newspaper subscriptions,
not exceeding $40 in each case, may be
paid 10 Postmaster for the purpose Of be-
ing paid TO tho publisher Of a newspaper
at any other office. Tho Postmaster, in
such case, TO give to the person paying
the money a receipt therefor, and to ad.
wise forthwith the Postmaster who is to
pay said amount of such deposit. Upon
presentation of this receipt, the amount
is 10 be paid over. The Postmaster re-
ceiviug the amount is 10 debit himself
herewith in his account, and the Postmas.
Ter paying that amount is 10 credit him.
self Herewith in his account of contingent
expenses"
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

HINr TO THE TARIFFTEs.-The New
York News suggests to the wings :liat we
have several gold and silver mines in the
country = now rather languishing - that
most of the gold and silver of the country
is brought from abroad, the product of con.
vict or pauper labor--and that Of course
according TO their principles they should
"pro,eci," our own mines by laying heavy
duties and prohibiting the importation Of
these foreign articles, brought here to
drain away our cotton, tobacco, provisions
&c. II whigery ever again comes into
power it will no doubt see TO this matter,
and have our own gold and silver "protect-
ed" and the foreignarticles excluded. OF
course twill make gold and silver ''cheap-
err" SeniineI.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

CLERK CIRCUIT COURT.
OF Weare authorized 10 say that WILL
LIAMS G. HERRING will be a candidate for
Clerk Of ,hs Circuit Court Of Carroll county, i'll
nominatedby the demoerntIc county convention.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

Manufacturing companies At the East
have resolved TO decrease the wages of
their hands twenty-five per cent Those
who formerly got one dollar, now to get
only seventy-tive cents; and those who
got seveniy-6ve cents before, are now TO
get fifty cents. How beautifully this bless
ed whig tariff raises the wages of the la
borer! How long al this rate viii ii take
TO bring them TO "two dollars day and
roast bcefl' Sentinel.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

or VIZ are authorized to announce
JgDsE J0HN M. TAYLOR as candidate for
Chancellor Of The State OF Mississippi
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

ASSESSOR.
or We are authorized to announce
l.. b. GRIDER AZ candidate for Assessor Of
Taxes of Carroll county.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

COUNTY TREASURER.
0.y-Wo are authorized 10 announce Mai.
JAMES MONEY as candidate for recollection
10 the Office Of Treasurerof Carroll county.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

JUDGE man COURT or ERRoRs APPEALs.
or Wo are authorized 10 announce
Hos'L HENLEY s. BENIN ETr, Of Lowndes,
ss a candidate for Judge Of tho Heb Court Of
ErfoD and Appeals, for Inc Northern District.
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

1 FNNAfy NNNHNtNtp HiAiDbti HOtH lilb Ftt1
serious charge brought against him
Correspondence Of the Vcksburg Sentinel.
JACKSON, April 2s, 1915.
SIR:--Tbe Executive appointment Of
United States Senator has Justly excited
public inquiry, as 10 whom Opprobrium
should be applied, in the Withholding from
the Hon. Jacob Thompson the Executive
appointment; and upon inquiry, learn
from reliable sources, that Gov. Brown
forwarded the appointment enveloped in
letter addressed 10 Hon. r. ]. Walker,
who without the authority of The Govern.
or has withheld the appointment, notwth.
standing the messenger and the letter
were in the city Of Washington several
days before Mr.. Thompson left.
] asked the Governor if Mr.. Walker
had not suggested different tndiridual as
Senator in his (Mr. Walker's) letter of
resignation. The Governor replied, that,
that was prirate matter and declined an
swering. Now the simple story is las is
easily SEEM that Mr.. Walker desired an.
other individual appointed Senator, and
because his fayorile had not received the
Executive appointment, he took the re-
IponslblIity of Withholding the appoint
nent, and thus 10 thwart the Executive, in
MS effort 10 serve the State, and thereby
0 cause the State to be unrepresenled in
he Senate Of the United States. The Sc.
crest condemnation is Justly due TO any
nan who will thus mis-serve the State.
Yours, respectfully,
JOS. s. TEAKE
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14
Gfurral 7slertfon,

30 AND arm DAYS or NovrnHER NEXT
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

0EJ-We epublish the following letter, with
the remark that we hope Mr.. Walker may
speedily exonerate himself from the very
serious charge brought against him,
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14
1UuIF, TUSP9CIIuIIy,
JOS. S. LEAKE.

Or Our notice Of a stroling itinerant,
one Scion Robinson, who lately made a
tour through this State, has given much
offence TO N. G. North, the editor Of the
Southwestern Farmer, and lie abuses us
through half a column in his last paper
Mr.. North, as many Of our readers know,
has immense notions ofagricultural improve
ment and social melioration - confused
ideas Of erecting the whole commonwealth
Of Mississippi into an extensive Bermuda
grass pasture and flower garden--abolish-
ing the present form of government, and
Introducing the community system of Four
rier. And he says we are running tilt
against bis" cause" and he proceeds, with
moekness and commendable cha
rlty, to give us all sorts OF fagelation--
accuses us ofhavng no moro solid employ
ment than 'spouiing village politics about
the streets, &c. All this is put under the
head of Hillside ditching.' Now, that is
what we complain off we care nothing for
his abuse Of us--but to put it under the |
head of hil-sidetlitching'!-and minglo it
up with NEW method Of accelerating the |
washing away of hils Think of that,
master Brook.'--lt makes us mad--very
nad-io think about ii and we shall forth
with lay down our stick, and go out and
t.,,li
Mississippi Democrat., 1845-05-14

TENNESSEE. Gov. Jones has consented
to become candidate for Congress in The
Sth district.
The Democrats Of Milton Browns dis
trict have brought out Col, s. G. Parait as
candidate for Congress.
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the death Of the late Hon. Thos. Morris
The candidate OF the Liberty Party for
Vice Presiden. aud feel that in his death
the cause Of human freedom has ost one
Of Its purest. ablesl and most noble hearted
champions.
FL. Resolred, That the thanks of this
Convention be presented TO the Chairman
for the able, dignl6ed and impartial man.
Ger in which he has presided over and
directed lis deliberations.