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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-02-12
From The Richmond Enquire
COL. BENToN,s PROPOSITION.

We were determined yesterday TO take, aud not 70
give, the tone to public sentiment on this subject
land did not as strongly as we could have desired
protest against this extraordinary movement nj this
critical period Of the question satisfied, we were
that the Legislative Convention would express their
opinions strongly in opposition TO MIR. Benton's bill
We were not mistaken. When the Convention as
sembled yesterday in the Capitol, the Committee OF
Resolutions presented a series Of strong Resolutions
the annexation Of Texas, in relation To the dodg
ing course Of the Wings Of the General Assembly
and against Col Benton's whole movement These
resolutions being drawn by different hands, wanted
that compactness and precision which are so essen
tia TO such compositions. They were accordingly
submitted on the motion of Gen Wallace, the Chair
Of the Select Committee, to Committee OF Re
vssl who will report 10 the Convention at O'Clock
this evening II is sufficient TO say at present, that
but spirit appeared in the Convention on the sub
Ject Of this movement; and this was a sentiment oi
decided regret and dsapprobson OF il, calculated
to bae the wishes Of the People, and to defeat the
great measure of annex alton This feeling is
pressed IN the following general resolution, which
was adopted by the Convention, TO testify their dis
appreciation until they could have opportunity oil
expressing their sentiments more particularly, h
the resolutions 10 be reported this evening. In fact
have not yet met with single Republican, who
does not deeply regret and disapproye Col. Benton'
bill
The same sentiment seems to be felt at Washing
ton We have received very able letter from
member Of the House Of Representatives but toe
late for this mornings paper. 1t will appear to-mor
row.
We are assured that Col. Benton will not press h'
bill, If il should not prove acceptable to the Democ
racy, We hope, that superior to all minor conside
ratons, and to all private feelings, he will go cordi
ally for the Resolutions Of the House, sanctioned a.
they already are by majority Of 22-and accepta
Bile as they to the Democracy Of Virginia ant
of the whole South, and respectable proportion o.
our Northern friends. We make similar appeal &c
the able Editors Of the Globe. They anxious TO
the annexation Of Texas, and they must see that i
cannot be effected by the bill Of Col. Benton.
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WEDNESDAY,, February IL, Is45.

The Senate met a, 70 O'Clock to-day, and on mo-
lion of
Mr. WALKER, the reading Of the minutes wa.
dispensed with, when tie Senate proceeded in bod,
To the House OF Representatives To unite with il "a
carrying out the joint resolution for counting the vote,
cast for President and Vice President Of the United
States.
When they returned and resumed their seats in
the Senate,
Mr.. WALKER, from the JOINT committee, report
ed a resolution, which was adopted, appointing .
committee OF one ON The part Of the Senate to sc
With that Of the House, TO wait upon James X
Polk and George NJ Dallas, and inform them Of theiI
election.
And the Senate adjourned
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The PRESIDENT Of the Senate announced the
result, as reported by the tellers, as follows.
For President Of the United States.
JAMES X. Polk, Of Tennessee, no
HssRY CLAY, of Kentucky, 100
therefore declare that James X Polk, Of Ten
nessee, having received majority of the whole num-
Der Of electoral votes is duly elected President Of the
United States, for four years. Commencing on the
fourth day OF March, tS45.
The PRESIDENT then announced the votes for
Vice President Of the United States as reported by
the tellers, as follows:
GroRes M. DALLAS, Of Pennsylvania, 10
THEODORE FRELNGHUTsEs, OF New Jersey, l05
] therefore declare that George NJ. Dallas. OF
Pennsylvania, having received majority OF lb.
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col. VIM II. poLK's APPOINTMENT.

Inssmuch as ], is feared that certain mem
bers Of certain eliques, are still making repre-
sensations which may prove psejudicial to the
confirmation Of the nomination now before the
Senate, ior the mis.ioa to Naples, we would re
mark that we are authorized BY Col p. to say,
he both desired, and sought the office. That
he squsl6ed Zoe the station, we are not aware
that any one has doubted.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-02-12
THE NASHVILLE UNION.

J.. p. HElss, Esq, the proprietor and publish
or Of this influential journal. is now in this city
and will remain some days. Our friends in
Washington, and in the large cities generally
who nay desire TO become subscribers, can do
so by directing their communications for Mr.
II. 10 our care. The ui.weekly is IS, weekly
%, in advance.
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LEGISLATIVE CONVENTION.

The Legislative Convention reassembled last even.
ing. Mr.. Wallace of Fauquer, from the Committee
on Resolutions, reported a number Of resolutions,
which were referred to Committee Of revIsa, TO be
reported in a condensed form TO the Convention,
which will meet az lin this afternoon at a, p. M.
On motion Of Mr.. Edmunds of Halifax, the Con-
venon unanimously adopted the following resolution
Resolved, That this Convention has with deep
regret the bill presented to the Senate of the United
States the exation of Texas, by the Hon Thos.
IL Benton. They regard the union of the whole De-
mocratic party this question Of vital importance,
most earnestly TO be desired and strongly dsapprove
any proposition at this critical period calculated to
divide and distract the friends of that They
are fully satisfied with the terms, conditions and
guarantees of the joint resolution passed BY the House
Of Representatives, and approve that mode of admis
sion and they do enter their most solemn protest
against any and every plan which will delay, or in
any manner tend to defeat the immediate annexation
Of Texas.
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years, to consent to division, when the mo-
lives to il on her part are so strong. and when
she has actually nothing TO gain by opposing il.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY EVENING. FEBRUARYla, iS'

IN THOSE THINGS WHICH AsE kssHsfiAL LET fhhHs
ps vmrr-n NON ESSENTIALS LIBERTY AND IN AL
THINGS cHAHrrT.---hgus IA.
Mississippi advertiser. [volume] (Aberdeen) 1842-1848, 1845-02-22
HAMILTON, Jan. 20th, 1874,

Messrs. Edttors-Ifo our worthy citizen and fel.
low laborer, Dr. ]. Y. THOMPSON, will permit his
name to go before the voters of old Monroe, as a
candidate for State Senator, he will receive the
hearty support of MANY VOTERS.
" The above communication was received sew
sral weeks since, and withheld by until we could
see Dr. Thompson person. We are satisfied that
no gentleman in our party is capable of giving more
general satisfaction, than DR.. Thompson; ind il
would have afforded us the highest qualification to
have presented his claims to the party. The DR..
has informed u.s. that he cannot permit his name te
be used unless at great pecunary loss to his private
interests. lie now enjoys very large and lucra
tive professional practice, and is likewise engaged
in the farming business, which duty to himself and
family imperiously demands his personal attention
These are considerations that should have thei
due weight with all his friends, and we believe ,ha
no man in our party can find fault with the Drs
dccison-it is proper and just.
Mississippi advertiser. [volume] (Aberdeen) 1842-1848, 1845-02-22

Ro-HscRtLD IN WANT OF aoNEY.-The Chara
vari tells story about a millionaire of European
renoun which is said to be founded on fact. The
anecdotc is evidently disguised by tho artificial
cookery of the Paiisan Punch-but it does not
secm dificu, to pick gu, the real fact.
The day was very wet; and II gentleman, " rap
ped in pellisse hastily got into an omnibus, at the
corner of the Rue La6tte AT the Rue de Richie,
lieu, opposite the Exchange, he alishted, and was
going off, when the conductor stopped him with
demand for his six sous The gentleman felt in his
pocket, but he had no change. Tho conductor
waxcd angry.
al am NJ. de RothschiIl," said the gentleman
there is my card"
Never heard of you" said the man; give me
my six sous.
The banker was in haste. II have only an order
for million" he said give me change handing a
coupon Of five per cent. Rentes Tor fifty thousand
francs.
The conductor stared, and the passengers began
to iaugh. Just then agent de change came by,
and NJ. dc Rotchschild borrowed the six SOUS The
conductor seized with remorsefu respect; and
turning to NJ. do Rohschid. he said
rIfysu want ten francs sir, dou't mind lend
ing them to you"
Mississippi advertiser. [volume] (Aberdeen) 1842-1848, 1845-02-22

u-3'W lay before our readers the reply os the
Hon. STEPHEN ADAMS, to the call mada upon him
in our last by the voters of lawamba to permit his
name TO 20 before the State Convention as cand.
date for the Congressional ticket.
Judge Adams has for the past seven years presi,
ded over this judicial district not only with honor
to himself, but to the entire satisfaction Of those
who have come into the court under his jurisdiction.
During his services upon tho bench, we think we
may safely say, that fewer of his decisions have
been reversed By the higher courts, than of any
other gentleman who has occupied the station of
Judge inthis Stnte. His course has been marked
BY grea, impartiality and rigid adherence to the
dictates Of sound and well balanced mind. There
is no man who has made more friends and fewer
enemies during his long professional services upon
the bench, in this State, than Stephen Adams
Governed by the sternest motives of justice he has
discharged those duties devoving upon him regard.
less of wtat friends or foes mig hit say.
| Mr. Albums is endowed with an excellent under
standing, which has been trained by reading and an
enlarged acquaintance with men, into the best pos
sbe discipline The natural amenty and gentle
ness OF his heart makes HIM the most agreeable
companions, while at the same time. the soundness
of his intcec: lends a charm to his conversation
that not only enlghtens but interests his listeners
1t is these kindly qualities of the heart that has SO
endeared him to those who have had the pleasure
of his acquaintance.
As democrat, he is sound upon oil the great
questions of State and National politics. In the
expression of his opinions he has never been one o.
those who to gain point would conceal his views
He has been free toexpress his mind and to canvass
the claims of all aspirants to Office But never nm,
ne exercised any other influence than that which
he was clearly entitled to do. His office of fudge
hes never been brought to bear upon elections, a.
we believe has been the case in some instances in
this State.
We are confident that if the people of this dis
trict are truly represented in the Convention Judg,
Adams will receive the unanimous support of thu
/ North.
Mississippi advertiser. [volume] (Aberdeen) 1842-1848, 1845-02-22
THE ADV ERTISER.
Saturday---February 22, 1916.

GIVE by our exchange papers that the
question of Time to holding the State convention
is yet open and being discussed warmly by our CO.
temporaries. Experience has taught u.s. that all
cannot be satisfied to time, but it hi struck US
that the most feasible position the press can.assume
upon this question is, TO call county meetings, and
get the voice Of the people. Let this be done in
every county in the state-and when all shall have
given their preferences as to the time then the only
duty the press has perform is to give the voice of
the people. A majority of counties fixing upon any
one lime would meet the appreciation of all we are
inclined to think. THE first principle ofdemocrucy,
is that the majority should rule. If this cannot be
done, go for holding the convention at the. latest
possible day, compatible with party interests.
p. S. Since writing the above we are pleased to
see that the Southern Reformer has assumed the
same position.
Mississippi advertiser. [volume] (Aberdeen) 1842-1848, 1845-02-22

AEEcDorI OF Mn. BLAIR--The following
anecdote is told Of Mr.. Blair, the editor of the
Washington Globe, who, it is universally &C.
knowledged, is man Of no great personal
beauty:
Mr.. Blair once met very savage lookia {
kenluckian IN the Wheeling stage coach,
who accos.sd him thus:
81 say, stranger, here's a very pretty Bowie
knife was ax'd 10 hand over to your
"Indeed," said Blair, "to whom may be
indebted for this present. (Itwas fright
full looking knife.)
well, now, that would be hard to tell" re.
piled the Kentuckian. "Twas about five
years ago, as reckon, when was 90 in o.
yer this turnpike, and met fellow who guy
me the knife, as sort of a premium for be.
ing the uglest looking fellow he had met on
his journey over this ugly road. He exacted
a promise, however, that if ever met an ug-
lier looking man than myself should at once
hand it over to him. at all hazards. Since
then, l have looked in vain for FIVE years, and
l began to think the knife was my own prop.
erty, | beg, however, you will make no objec-
tons to accepting a present to which am
satisfied, you are justly entitled"
Mr.. Blair pocketed the knife very good ma
turedly, giving the Kentucian an earnest as
surance that if he ever met any body uglier
looking than himself, he would resign over
his trust with the utmost fidelity.
Mississippi advertiser. [volume] (Aberdeen) 1842-1848, 1845-02-22
ILLINOIS CANAL LOAN.

The Illinois Commissioners have al length
succeeded in negotiating in Europe loan
for the completion of their Michigan canal.
The New York Journal of Commerce, the
organ of the European fund mongers In A.
merica, is highly elated at the success OF the
Commissioners, and thus discourses:
"They have terminated the era of degrade.
I,ion. and laid the foundation of new era, oil
honor and rapid growth and prosperous De.
yelopement, not for Illinois only, but for all
the defaultine States, to which the example
of Illinois must extend irresistible encour-
agement; and they deserve the gratitude OF
their country"
The editor is mistaken, as the experience
of the past has ccnclusvey proven. Instead
Of this loan laying the foundation of "new
era of honor" TO the "defauting States -
should they follow the example of Illinois
It will most certainly result in further indebl.
edness, taxation and embarrassment, until
the whole funding system ends In universal
reputation. SO may il be-
The London Mornng Chronicle has the
following paragraph in relation 10 this mat
ter.
awe understand that the subscription OF
the holders of Illinois State Bonds for the
completion OF the Illinois and Michigan Ca
na is at last full, and that, after certain en-
actments shall have been made by the Legis'
laiure, now in session, necessary TO the resto-
ration of the credit of the State, the construc-
ton of this canal-so important to Illinois
and the adjacent country-will be resumed,
the funds raised for this purpose being now
secured This loan, for such it really is,
made by few houses and individuals in Lon
don, Amsterdam and Paris, is remarkable as
being the only European transaction of the
kind, that has been entered upon with any OF
the States since Gov. McNutt of Mississippi,
first proclaimed the doctrine of"repudation."
Col. Oakley and Mr. Ryan have done for Hill
nois what Mr.. Robinson few years ago was
unable to effect for the Government of the
United States. So deep and SO general is the
feeling OF dislrust which reputation has pro-
duced confirmed as il has been by the dein-
quent conduct Of Pennsyvania) that, great
as the exerlions of the Illinois commission
ers have been, and advantageous as this
loan-which is the result of them-is expect.
ed to prove to the interests Of the lenders, ii
may be doubted whether the amount required
could have been obtained in Europe had ii
not been for the presence and cooperation
of Mr.. Leavtt, the president of bank in
New York, the proprietois Of which are con-
sidered holders Of these bonds. Mr.. Leavit
gave by his subscription an example Of the
confidence and liberality which he strongly
| Recommended for the adoption of the Euro
|pean bondholders.'
Mississippi advertiser. [volume] (Aberdeen) 1842-1848, 1845-02-22

TAaDIsEss AND IsJusTIcE.--The gross in
justice sometimes done to the creditors of the
Government. by Congress > is strongly illus
trsted in the following instance.
David Colenzin was foreigner who had
furnished supplies 10 our squadron in the
Mediterranean. For some Cause or other he
could not be paid without the Intervention OF
congress, and he was obliged to come to this
country and to Washington for relief. There
was no question as 10 the business of his
claim, but it was postponed on one private bill
day, and another, and when there would be
no quorum until David's resources at las,
gave out, and the poor man was thrown into
prison for his board bill. In fit of despon-
dency he committed suicide. The day after
he committed the act, the House of Represen.
tatives took up and passed the bill for his re.
lief, with an additional sum Of $500 to pay
the expenses Of his subsistence while he had
been in Washington, as we'll as those attend.
ing his buriali'-[N. o. Picayunc.
Mississippi advertiser. [volume] (Aberdeen) 1842-1848, 1845-02-22
ABERDEEN, Mi. Feb. 18th, 1915.

Messrs Edj'urs:-I have seen in the last num-
Der fyonr valuable paper, a,surance from "Ita-
wambn' that, if will permit my name to go before
tho convention. shall receive the support of the
democracy OF that county. The same inquiry has
been made from different portions of the State. In
answer to su;h friends, as have desired the use o.
my name, in the coming canvass, will say, that
if the democracy ofthe State (through the conven-
tom should deem me worthy ola nomination on the
congressional ticket, my humble abilities will be
subject to tho will Of that body.
have the honor to be, your obd't. and humble
servant, STEPHEN ADAMS.
Mississippi advertiser. [volume] (Aberdeen) 1842-1848, 1845-02-22

MASurAcruRISG PRoFlTs.--WhTe the planting
interest of the country is alarmngy depressed we
find the profits of manufacturing. enormous, not on
ly in this country but in England. The late foreign
news furnishes the following item on this head
Commercial Activity, -The accoxni, from the
manufacturing districts indicate degree of activi-
ty, enterprise, and profit, beyond any former exam
Pile these accounts arc indeed so favorable as to be
even alarming to all who look to the future In
some places mill owners calculate upon realizing
gsiu of SO pei cen, upon their capital within the
year in others, fortunes Of ESQ., 000 f70 900, and
c 100000 have been already realized, while mill.
arc rising in all directions facts to which the Prom
ery-tax Commissioners mus, be duly attentive.
London Standard
Mississippi advertiser. [volume] (Aberdeen) 1842-1848, 1845-02-22

pWe clip the following deprccatory article
from late number of the Mssissippian, and re.
mark by the way, that il we have misapprehended
the course pursued by the editors of that valuable
Journal, the fault is not ours. They certainly sug>
gested time for holding the State Convention,
and where ever they saw paragraph which indica'
ted favorable disposition to their suggestion, II
was copied into the Mississippian. Verb. Sat.
We are truly gratifed at the avowal Of the edi-
tors having removed from their Office "thst raw
head and bloody bones, the Jackson Clique. We
have no disposition to be "woIish," nor do we feel
inclined to run tilt against those who battle in the
same good cause wi;hus; but whatever may be due
to the Mssssppian for its services to the party we
have no doubt will be rendered by the party to it,
We cannot, nor do we wish to prevent what is educ
to truth and Justice" IF the conductors of the
Mississippian were mot made for de pantaloon,"
az they say we can only assert that they have worn
breeches for long time that fitted shocking bad.
We cannot conceive what business the "stars" can
possibly have in this matter. Will the editors tell
US:
"Our worthy friends Of The Mississippi Adver-
tiser, have surely Inexperienced our course
in regard to The proposed Democratic Con-
vention. We have never suggested any time,
late or early, for the meeting; nor expressed an
opinion in favor of one time over another.
We have distinctly asserted, that we had no
choice as to the time, and that we should,
whenever the time was fixed by some general
understanding, employ our humble efforts to
aid in assembling of full and fair Conven-
ton. If Messrs, Chapman and Smith will re-
view our course, we think they will see that
we have not deserved the several pointed re-
Elections they have made upon US. This Is
due TO truth and justice. We do not coyet,
the fame which that raw-hcad and bloody
bones, the Jackson Clique, have now in the
State at large; and don't want our friends to
write us into particular notoriety as one of its
members. II there must be a dictator located
some where for the convenience of all persons
that become "wolish'' occasionally and want
to run tilt at somebody, we entreat our
friends 10 spare US the honor Of such an Office
ave are not made for de pantaloon.' Lo.
cate the monster and his court from the NJ S.
sissippian Office; if not for love of US, let i,
be done out Of sheer commiseraton! Wha
the stars withhold from US because it is just
we now solicit ON another score
Mississippi advertiser. [volume] (Aberdeen) 1842-1848, 1845-02-22
BILL IN CHANCERY.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, fSe
MONROE COUNTY.

'
MONROE COUNTY. 80
William W. lIumphries,
ClRouIr CouRr,
VIM. ] Cole, Jolln l.. Tin
dali, Mark Prcwett and uacation, Feb,7 1896,
Abner Prewitt Defsndts
TIPON opening the matters Of this bill and il ar-
" peoring to the satisfaction of the court, that
the defendant William J. Cole is not n citizen OF
Ibis state but resides beyond the limits thereof SO
that the ordinary process of this court cannot be
served upon him. 1t is therefore ordered by tie
court Il at this be for hearing ex.par,e at
the next term oFthis court to be held on the tourth
Monday Of April next unless said defendant appear
or before that time, and plead answer or demer
to said bill of complaint. 1t is further ordered
by the court, TINT copy Of this order be published
in the Mississippi Advertiser, newspaper printed
in the town of Aberdeen, once week for two
months successfully notifying said defcnian, of
said order. AUSTIN rOLLARD Clerk.
ABSTRACT oFBILL.
| The bill states in substance that Henry Anderson
George Wightmen aud one Osborn D. Herndon,
since deceased as trusec of the town o. Aherirrn
sold blo'k IL of said town 10 William i. Cole
nthe 18th October 1886, on u credit for S505, iknt
they executed to him TT c bond for said block to
make titles thereto the payment Of the purchase
money, that the said Cole executed two writings OBJ
ligatory, each for the sum of $3.50 so one payable
in twelve the other in twenty four months, TO secure
the payment ofthe purchase money with Cfeoege ID
| Nlny and Jaed Hog as securities, that the former
Of said writings obligatory is wholly unpaid that the
said Anderson, Wightman and Iiclndon were nv
thorized to sell. take writings obligatory give title
bonds and make titles to said block. and that the
said writings is boniind tho property of complain.
ant, that said Anderson Wighman and Ilerndon
!