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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

The STATEsMAN.--We see by the last
number that Mr., RS. Stth has Withdrawn
from this paper, and that the establishment
is to be removed to Greenwood, on the va.
ZOO, where it will be continued by Mr.. L.
l.. Travis. We should be thought insin-
cere were we to express any regret at the
removal OF our neighbor. We wish him
much pecuniary success in his new Ioca-
ton. Greenwood 10 destined to be the
most important town on the Yafoo there
are already some twelve or fifteen mercan-
tile houses, some of which do heavy bu-
slness, and the establishment of press
will be OF much benefit in making known
it's advantageous position. Large class
steamboats, trade from Greenwood to New
Orleans an average of six months in the
year. With newspaper, and good road
through the swamp, the Landing will soon
be {" a place"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

GEN'L JACKSON ON ANNEXATION
The following is an extract OF lettei
from Gent Jackson TO Mr.. Blair, Of the
Globe. He rightly views the multiplicity
Of plans as designed TO defeat the measure
al observe that you have before Con
gress TOO many Joint resolutions for The re-
annexation of Texas. This argues want
of unanimily in the democracy upon this
great national and most important subject
| have Just received from Maj. Donaldson
letter, dated at Washington, in Texas,
from which would infer, that if Congress
expects to annex Texas to the United
States, they must nct speedily, or it will
be found to be beyond our grasp. The
rejection Of the advances of Texas has
given offence TO some, and handle TO
others to press the liberal propositions of
England upon the Texans, together with
the splendid view of Texas INDEPENDENT,
growing into vast republic, in time TO
embrace not only the limits of Texas, but
oil the domain once Montezuma's. This
view, 10 ambitious aspiranls, added 10 the
guarantees of England, of her independ-
ence, and the loan of large sums for ten
years, based upon treaty that English
manufacturers shall be free Of duty, is
gaining a party in Texas. General Hous-
ion is still the leading star; and his influ-
ence alone can be counted upon 10 resist
the present influence of England and its
increasing power. How long this infu-
ence of England can be withstood in Tex
as is becoming very questionable matter.
| have taken view of the whole ground,
giving TO all information its due weight,
and say 10 you, that, unless Congress
acts upon this subject promptly, Texas
will be beyond our grasp, and lost 10 the
United States forever, unless regained by
the sword. What will be the situation of
our country, with British manufactures
introduced duty free into Texas? Com
ment is unnecessary.
81 hazard nothing in saying that, if the
present Congress do not act promptly up
on this subject, The next will not have the
power. The consent of Mexico cannot
then be obtained. Great Britain will have
laid her lions paw upon her, and bound
her by treaty.
81 am exhausted; but, from Maj Don
aldson's letter, and other sources of infor-
nation, the danger of losing Texas seemed
so imminent, although feeble, could not
forbear TO say this much TO you, that you
might communicate it TO my friends"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

DUEL.-ln our last we copied notice
of most violent and abusive party speech
made in Congress by Mr.. Cingman, of N.
G. He was replied 10 by Mr.. Yancey, a
4" hot-spur" democrat from Alabama, IN n
strain so sarcastic and severe as to draw
from him a challenge 10 mortal combat.
They met near Washington, exchanged
shots, and made friends. Some of the po-
litical grdnnies in Congress, who wish to
legislate the members into morality and
meekness, attempted to bring the matter
before the House, but failed. We are glad
of it. Let the members who are pugna-
ciously inclined, shoot, main, cut, stab, or
exterminate each other but do not waste
the nations time and money in noticing or
investigating their Quixolic feats of homo.
rable chivary.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29
Respectfully, &c.

We would like TO know who are putting
ailoat those rumors about somebody wish
ing to lay Gov. Brown on the shelf, or put
him over the fence, or otherwise dispose Of
him in the next nomination for offices in
this State2 The people of Mississippi
know Gov. Brown--they have raised him.
He and they have got along pretty well,
and whilst he continues to fill the stations
to which they call him with ability and in
tegrity, they will dispose of him in way
that will keep up very good under.
standing between them. We have known
a very happy state of domestic enjoyment
broken up by malicious gossip, circuIat-
ing in the neighborhood that such and
such one did not agree very well--his
wife, poor woman, looks pale, her heart
must be broken, poor thing. 1t was an old
maid that did this. Have we any politi-
cal old maids troubled with the blues.
IStntinCl
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

or The Missssipplan takes an occa-
sional very ill-natured fling at South Caro-
lima, and her great statesman. II Mr.. Cal
houn, or the people of his State, exhibit an
incorporate zeal in their political feelings,
and distrust of politicians, it will become
enough known through wing papers, with
out the Intervention OF the democratic press
especially of Southern democratic papers.
1t is no, TO be denied that South Carolina
takes the lead in defence Of Southern rights
and institutions, and RICH, CALAMITY and
nobly do her sons battle for the interests OF
the whole South. The ironical structures
of the Mississippian on garbled extracts
from the message Of Gov. Hammond, some
time since, struck US as very illiberal and
unjust. The editors seem to chronicle
with avidity every manifestation of "dsu.
nion," or disloyaty to the democratic par
~, in South Carolina, but we have not seen
that they have "opened the walls of their
wrath" upon those who are daily ovowing
sentiments OF disunion in Massachusetts,,
Vermont, &c. Have they no indignant
comment for the nulliiying, antiTexas re.
solutions of tho wing legislature of Ohio
Where sleep their thunders when Massa.
chusetts declares that slave-holding Texas
ehall not be admitted What became Of
their satire when Gov. Slade declared that
Vermont would not submit to the annexa-
toni Here are three nulliying, dsunion,
wing States let the Mississippiau fall on
to them, "like thousand OF brick on a
quar-, Jug" and leave poor little South Ca
rolina, with her cart-load of muskets and
handful Of raw militia, which il so funnily
described, to the tender mercies of the
wing papers.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29
O. o M m n ntratfon.
MIDDLETON, January rs, 10

MIDDLETON, January 20, 1916.
F. C. JONES:
Dear Sri noticed, some time since, .
communication in your paper recommend
ing a Convention of the Democracy o.
Carroll county, to be held in the town o.
Carrolllon, some time in the month Of April
and | most fully and heartily concurred
in the objects therein suggested. think,
however, that the proposed Convention
should meet as early as the first MondLy
in March next Our Objects TO promote
harmony and concert OF action, and | take
it that there is no way so effectualy 10 at
tain so desirable an object, as the peoples
will expressed through convention, when
they are fully represented, would sug-
gest, therefore, that the people of each
beat IN the county meet at their respective
precincts on the 20M Of February, and ap-
point four, or FIVE, delegates to meet in
Carrollton on the first Monday Of March
in Convention, then and there 10 nominate
for county offices such individuals as they
may think most likely will embody the de-
mocratic strength of the party. The peo-
pie think of doing their business in this
way in future, and no aspirant for office
should object TO this course, but all should
most cheerfully submit their claims, a.
bide the decision, and cordially and ener.
geticdly give their support to the nomina.
every thing to the good
cause. The convention will appoint dele
gates TO attend the State Convention to
meet in Jackson for the purpose Of nomi-
mating candidates for State offices, at the
time agreed upon. We have willy enc.
my to contend with, whose motto is "di-
vide and conquer and we must not per-
nit ourselves 10 get into this predicament
by obtruding ourse'Ues upon the party
+" nolens rotens."
Respectfully, &c. CARO-.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

THE UNlvERslrY.-The Board Of Trus-
tees organized recently at Jackson, by the
election of Hon'l A. M, CLAYTON as Presi-
dent. We learn by the Jackson papers
that the ediices will be commenced as soon
as the State Treasury is in condition to
I" pony up the sos 900 and interest due
the college fund For the benefit of new
Corners, we vii, state that the College is To-
Gated at Oxford, Lafayette co. by act of the
Legislature. A very large sum of money
was known as the Seminary Fund" but
where the most of it has gone TO, no man
knoweth with certainty. A special com
missioner is now looking for it; and some
rusty old clod-hoppers in the Legislature
have conjecured that the money was
sluandered in champagne "sprees" by the
swelled-head favorites Of the Planters
Bank, and some Of the whilome dignita.
ries of the State. "From the lights before
us" we incline to the belief that these old
dodgers conjecture rightly, But they should
mind, or they will tread on somebody ten
der toes, or at least wound the tender SEN
sibilities of some Of the aforesaid dgnta-
ries or swelled.heads.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

Y
to the article copied into this paper from
the New Orleans Jc6ersoHian, In relation
to Public Debt, and particularly in relation
to the TwEETY-oDD MILLIONS 5P DOLLARS
claimed to be due from the People Of Louis
lana TO foreign capitalists and stock -jobbers
| II will be remembered that the bonds
which are held to represent this immense
cum Of money, were issued by the autho'
rity Of corrupt legislative bodies for the be-
neft Of associations Of bankers and finan-
ciers, with no capital but the cunning re-
quislte to carry out their gigantic schemes
Of swindIingi and that many perhaps a
majority OF the legislators, were partners
in the banking companies--particePs cri-
miaiI in the premeditated plumber that
not dollar of the amount now claimed to
be due by the whole people of Louisiana,
ever went into their State Treasury; that
they suffered all the evils Of the substitu-
ton OF an inflated paper currency and in
some cases It's depreciation to almost abso.
lutte wouhlessness. And they must now
assume an immense debt, which it is i'm
possible for them to pay, the annual interest
on which will require every fifth bale of
cotton raised in the State, or else the va
lidity Of the contract of these immaculate
and omnipotent legislators will be impair
ed, and the plighed faith, sacred honor,
and pompous dignity Of the State be for
feited-forever lost The people must sane.
ton the fraud which has been practiced
in their name, or be forever dishonored and
disgraced In some cases in which the
Legislature issued bonds 10 raise credit for
what arc called the property BANKS"
mortgages were given to "secure" the
people Of the State from the ultimate pay
menti and 1--WE have ii from good autho-
rity,) Mississippi river land, oyergrown
with coco-grass, and converted into sheep
pastures, was frequently valued in these
at SEQ per arpent (7-Blhs of an
aere), and plantation negroes at $1,000
head and in most instances the property
even at these rates is not liable
belonging to the women, under previous
mortgages, or the titles otherwise defective.
We are glad TO see that there is one press
in Louisiana which has the holiness to
meet this question as it should be met. In
tho section of Louisiana in which we lived
two years ago, the farmers and planters
who had investigated the matter, were de.
ermined to resist, by all peaceable means,
he payment of these bonds as debt of
he people Of the State, looking on them as
/ fraud practiced upon the people And
when the issue is made, we predict an
IMMENSE majority of the people of the State
will so decide, and they will say in tones
which will drown the whining cant Of the
egal robbers, their agents, abettors, and
that the public veal and safety,
he preservation Of public liberty, the trans,
mission 10 posterity of republican govern.
nent, free and untrammeed as they re-
,eived it, demand that they disavow the
action of their venal and corrupt Legislators
that is is right, morally, virtuously, reli-
giously, and gloriously right, to REPUDATE
debts contracted in violation OF justice and
equality, aud of the very object and aim of
government.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29
or The following paragraphs we tax.

OF The following paragraphs we take
from the letter Of Old Hickory, in reply to
an invitation TO visit New Orleans on the
Sth of January. We win publish the let
ter, as also the reply of President Polk,
in full in our next:
But it is painful to dwell upon the al.
most irresistible inducements OF your kind
invitation, for so great is my debility, and
so inclement is the season, that il would
be impossible for me 10 embrace and enjoy
them by personal participation in the
contemplated celebration of the 9Th of
January at New Orleans. Nor would il be
prudent in me in this precarious state of
health, TO designate any other day Of the
future. Nevertheless, gentlemen, in this
and in all similar undertakings, my spirit
shall be with you.
81 thank my God that he has spared me
to witness the late triumph Of Democratic
principles in the Presidential election, to
which your own Louisiana has contribu.
ted her full share. Il is balm of heal
ing TO the wounds which Federalism,
Whigism, Tor by whatever name it may be
known,) had inflicted upon our beloved
country; and with feelings of the most
perfect resignation, can adopt the nvo-
cation of Simeon of old" LET NOW THY
SERVANT DEPART IN PEAcE"--for have
lived TO see the salvation OF my country,
and the perpetuity of our glorious Union
secured"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

or The sedate and modest Theodore
('Hhe gift of God" to the coons) Frcling-
huysen, has written letter full of doleful
sounds, all about Mr.. Clay, and the defeat
of the allied forces of whiggery. He says
that although the coons are routed, they
Combine an amount of intelligence,
wisdom, and virtue, such as no body OF
men in any country can surpass."
Consequently there will henceforth be
no more cakes and ale.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

0TyIf our readers find our editorial CO.
lumns deficient in interest, we must offer
in excuse the multiciplicity of our duties,
tits no easy matter, this cold season, and
these short days, to I'll the stations of edi-
tor and compassion, with an occasional pull
at the presto say nothing ofthe thousand
Ond.one other matters to be attended to,
which none but those who have underta.
ken country newspaper know of, AS the
days longthen and the weather moderates,
we shall strive to improve, and it shall be
for lack of ability mot of exertion,) if we
do no, furnish the Democracy of this sec.
ton with paper worthy their patronage,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

PoRT GIBSON CoRREseoNDENr.-Wm g.
Tebo, Esq. is now associated with Mr.
Gage in this old-esiablished and valuable
democratic journal and we notice some
excellent editorial articles in its columns.
We hope Nj. 7, may not again find it me-
cessary to under.bid his neighbors in order
TO secure patronage.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

DEMOCRATIC REWEw.-We are indebted
to a friend for the loan Of the January No
Of this work. The leading paper is in re-
lation TO Slavery. The writer regrets that
Mr.. Calhoun should have assumed the re.
s2onsiblity Of HafionaliziHg the question
and abiding 10 the rescision Of the 25th
rule, expresses the opinion that the aboli-
ton excitement will soon assume formid-
able importance. lie recommends that the
District Of Columbia be again ceded 10 the
States Of Virginia and Maryland. Most Of
the articles are OF literary character. II
it be not preeumptuous in backwoods
country scrbbler to speak freely of the me-
rits and dement's Of the Review, we would
suggest to the editor that in future he dis
card from his pages such stuff as the story
Of " The Ghost of New York." and the
" Family Flatterers." Leave such to the
gingerbread ladies' books.
In the "monthIy financial article" in al
fusion to the debt OF Pennsylvania, and the
action OF the people thereon, we have as
the opinion of the Review, that
cit is spectacle Of moral grandeur to
see people go 10 the polls and voluntarily
vote to tax themselves to pay a debt from
which they have received little or no be-
neiit."
Suppose the next Legislature of Penn
sylvania, for and in consideration Of a GER
tain sum to each member paid, should con-
tract and agree 10 sell the whole State to
The Rothschilds and other Jew paper mo-
ney and credit lords, and make the inhabi-
ANTS their tenants, pledging the faith Of the
State, and all the honor and dignity there
If for the lulflment oflhe contract, wouldn't
he broad faced, rough Dutch farmers pre-
tent still more admirable spectacle of
moral grandeur" as they marched to the
,olls and ratified the contract! They'll
how you trick your granny never taught
'ou one of these days, Misther O'Sullivan,
Presenting true spectacle of moral gran
Ieur," however shocking it may be to the
efned honesty of the fundmongers or their
lilies.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

b" The Southern Reformer says It cares
nothing for those who make their envy of
it cause OF attack on its character. We
wonder who envies the Reformer or its edi-
tor eithers rSouthron,
So do we. Does anyeody know who en-
vies hinl' "lf any, speak :" we are in an
"agony" to know who is so poor and wick
ed as to envy the Reformer.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

OCT The Convention to amend the Con.
stituton Of Louisiana is now in session in
New Orleans. From the high character OF
the members and the liberal sentiments OF
a majority of the body, we may expect a
Constitution will be framed in accordance
with the spirit of the age.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

OF The EARNED Neutral" Of Chicka-
saw publishes, as original, "by LADY," a
piece of poetry as old as the hills. The edi.
tor has evidently been imposed upon.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

or We continue the publication of the
interesting and popular Lectures of Or.
Lardner on Astronomy, as reported for
Baltimore paper. The lecturer, one Of the
most learned and scientific men of the age,
illustrates the wonders of the great science
in manner so simple as TO be readily com
pretended by all. Take, for example, the
lecture we publish this week on "The Uni
verse" We have others on file for pub
LEGATION, and we feel confident we cannot
offer our readers anything more entertain
ing, instructive, or acceptable. Dr.. Lard
neris a leveller amons men ofecience--giv-
ing the many headed multitude" an equal
participation in the fruits Of the research of
those who
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

Some of the papers, and some letter.
writers, are specializing on the calling Of
an extra session OF Congress; in the event
that Texas is not annexed during the pre-.
sent, The regular attacks of Legisla-
ton are about as much as the body polite
can stand. 1t would require very clear
case of necessity to justify any such mea-
sure. We think there was an extra ses-
sion of Congress, not many years since,
that did not come in the shape Of an I'M
qualified blessing 10 the country, or to the
party that projected IT'D.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

n~rWE are authorized TO announce Maj.
JAMES MONEY, as q candidate for re-
election to the office Of Treasurer Of Car
roll county.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29


New YoRK.--ln the Albany Atlas, of the
llth, we have the message ofGov WRIGHT,
occupying twelve closely printed columns
of that large sheet. We have but glanced
at its contents, and will attempt no outline
of its details and recommendations. New
York is a great State--has great Govern
or--and he sends in great message, treat
ing of great things on great scale. Only
half column is devoted to national affairs,
TO which he aludes in a remarkably mild
and moderate tone, expressing the utmost
confidence in the coming ad ministration.
No direct allusion is made to the Texas
question, but the Governor expresses the
opinion thar there is no probability of a
war with any country. The message is
one of the most concise, comprehensive,
and busness-like documents we have ever
seen, honorable alike to the distinguished
author--a pure and virtuous SALESMAN
and to the people of the Empire State,
whose service he adorns.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

OF We see it positively stated in the
Old Dominion that there are 2s Senators in
faver Of annexation.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

ftAy- We are authorized 10 announce
JOHN D. NEAL an candidate for Pro-
bate Judge Of Carroll county, at the No
VembeT election.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

Mr.. CALHoUN-The manner in which
Mr.. Calhoun has conducted the depart
ment under his control since being Secre'
tary of State, has, more than ever identi.
fed him with the South, and those ,institu.
lions which, being indispensable TO her,
are identified with the very existence OF
this Union. We see many northern pa
pers are complaining of the peculiar
grounds upon which he has placed the i'm
portance of the annexation of Texas, and
of the tone and subjects of his letter to
Mr.. King, And we fear that strenuous
effort will be made by these objectors to
at least give him cold countenance in
the coming administration. If Tor these
things, Mr.. Calhoun is prescribed, the
whole South is prescribed with him; and
it is time, we think, that the South should
speak out on this subject. All parties
here must agree upon this. And one
voice should go up from all the great
States, whose very existence in the Union
is involved in the question he is agitating,
insisting that the grounds Mr.. Calhoun has
taken, should not be abandoned, and tina:
he should be retained, if possible, by the
coming administration, in his present Of
flee. No other man in our knowledge
has the talent and weight Of character to
sustain himself and conquer on the ground
he has taken. The moral and religious
feelings Of the word, is sought by sche-
ming politicians 10 be arrayed against
Southern institutions. We are Just about
being tangled in the meshes of net, from
which escape hereafter will be impossi.
BILE. Mr. Calhoun stands with his giant
might in struggle to turn the current Of
feeling, and expose the true motives of
those who are engaged in the hypocriIical
Vaccinations against us. Identical as the
institutions he is defending are with the
prosperity Of the Union, shall the country
desert him at this crisis Wound up as
they are with the very existence oil the
South, shall the South fail to stand by her
noble champion IN the hour when his and
her enemies are pressing hardest on him 7
Never never lie has taken the true
ground, the only ground, in his negolia.
tons. and the whole country, and the
South particularly, must stand BY him
now, or il will be too late to stay the ava
anche OF ruin which will thunder down
upon u.s. [ScmiHel and ErpositOr.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-29

PAeAup, who was before Judge Sharkey
on a wri, Of habeas corpus, was ordered to
give bail in tho sum of $4,000, in default OF
which to is now in prison. His counsel
pleaded that the treasury warrants were
bills OF credit" and consequently value
lcss, and to forge them was no crime bu,
the Chief Jue,seo decided they were no,
bins Of credit.