davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-03-29

The locos held a meeting in this place
on Saturday, last. and appointed the follow.
ing delegates to represent this county in
the State convention to be held at Jackson
sometime during the summer:
Col Samuel ID. Martin, Stephen w.
Lewellen, Esq, Capt. James IT. R Tay
lor, Joseph II. Fitzpatrick, Esq. and DIR.
JW. Glenn.
We will pay our respects 10 the 81, res
oIu,ion passed by the meeting, at some fu-
ture day.
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-03-29

charce Of his military a saies. He was for
merlv q member of the West Point Militia
~ Academy. which occasionally turns
out "a good AL Fellow Of manly bearing,
bits, ard fitness TO teach the tactics of
salorious war''-who .rhe div son Of a bat
lie knows s'-how 'ro set squadron in the
feld"-and ''show how fields are won- OF
this class j. the Major; and though be Is
also "good whig," we think the comman-
der-in chief could not have made a better
appointment"
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-03-29

Every tree planted near building. les.
sens the danger Of fire by external commu-
nication. Let every person remember
this, and be faye sticking down tree.''
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-03-29

When Mr.. Mellon, came TO US Win MS oel
fence, read it, and seeing - Sltoh5
hpariag on oar neighbJr, and wishing 10 cu'.-
vate ana maintain a spirit Of amity with ann
we refused il an insertion as communication
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-03-29

DEMANDED his PAssPoRTs-It ap>
pears that Gsn'l Almonte, the Mexican
Minister, the moment the resolutions for
annexing Texas were signed by the Presi,
dent, demanded his passports. He says that
he was instructed by his government 10
say that such procedure on the part OF
the United States, would be regarded as a
declaration of war by his government.
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-03-29

AcgSTS--Mason a q futtle, 1873, Nassau street,
New York. are our authorised agents to receive
and receipt for subscriptions and advertisements
for the Holly Sprays Ga@stte'
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-03-29

John Tyler and John C. Calhoun have
retired from Office with about the same ac-
count of credit John G Calhoun is one
of the most extraordinary and
talented men of the nation. and
may rise again in public estimation. John
Tyler can never regain the little character
he once laid claim TO- and in stead of bavino
lhetitle of.ex-President applied to him in his
retirement, that of asch-traitor will ever be
laundering in his ears.
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-03-29
Bul that Ilove R.

uAeainsl ne tnsidi0us rsiles .offoreign trft1l-
.nce c9ajure yolt to beiiere me- ettoa7 ctft-e$)
tke JEALOUSY Of a free people oH9At % Oe cpst,te
,,rgkg. siHce historg ami experience PT0Ue nat
1oreigH Influence IS one Of the most 5eHejAS Jose
ofg republican goreTRmeBt3
WaShington's Farewell address,
MY couxTaY !-G1y she atrags oe tH Mc
right-5Ht right or rT0Rg' Hty 00~''Sy'
Cnn Decatur.
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-03-29

We are pleased 10 see the military ardor
which Major Dickson has succeeded in
infusing into the young men Of our town
and county. A volunteer company has
been formed. numbering 80 or 40. with
the prospect of increasing it TO IS or so.
Being tolerably young ourselves. we have
joined the company, and hope every other
young MAJ in reach will come and do
likewise, as we Think nothing looks betler
than a well mounted cavalry company.
On Thursday and Friday. Major David
III. Dickson, of Jackson, drilled the Mill
tia Officers Of our county. From the able
and efficient manner in which he Major
performed his duties here. we cordially
endorse every sentiment contained in the
subioined article from the Dollar Dem
Ocrat.
"The Major is every inch soldier in
appearance and department, and has shown
himself fully qualified for the efficient dis
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-05-23
THE RICHMOND STAR,

We omitted yesterday the eAit from the public
STAGE Of our kind, generous our noble friend
Go where he will, and 1t will be hard ind ruer man
one just to bmse staunch his friend more
loyal 10 his professions Ond hs principles. You not only
knew ever where to find Sheefer, but you could find
him at every hOus Of the day, and all day long, and
always IN the right plaee.-We mean Of course,
as to his opinions. There could not be a more ..up
TO the hub man. and subject Of deep regret that such
man-so talented, so just uue-finds it eIpedient 10
quit the editorial stage:
There shutting about him. He was tho
same, all the time. That which be believe cd he said
and that which he said he was willing always to
stand up TO.
1t really pains US to part with hm-to part with one
who did 80 much honor TO the editorial craft
But he has been happy in successor; Mr. Crane sue
eeeds him, scholar and gentleman man OF educa-
ton and Of talents Above that firm and decided
man. who would consider DETECTION from his profes,od
principles private dshOnou His i. the only
possible remuneration for the Corporsls retirement
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-05-23

ssssAi Who forced The csavsaaa sAops he thinls
ralst Who wss,s The lsss Martin vaa nassa. Tor san
dry democratic Of the House of Representative siga.
asking him 10 withdraw IRON the Convention, and thsrsby
csusing B. r. Builder appear The Egyptian Hail. q the
had q the New York assgsdon. With sseh withdraw:
signed BY Mr.. Van Buren, ID his PICKETT who carried
through Consres the jant esoloons or the
Of Texas add through the lower Hcsse the bill 10 author
zs the extension Laws the whole t.fritosy Of
Oregon. and requiring the Psden, Of the United S,ates
notify Great Britain that the convention Tor the joint
patton Of that territory should end twelve months from
the approval Of that lawi Who carried New York fsr
the Dsmocrats, against tho money Of Wallsircet and
the cmgrants from Counecticutf Who brought Penn
syvania through the Mooeh 6res OF Nstvism and tho
baptism Of bloodi Who rolled the iumphal Of Victory
the mountains and valleys of tho Old Domnion from
the peaks Of Otter the Gap In tho Blue Ridgef Who
started st the Democratic signal IN Mane aud with
wild shout caused Echo float around Democratic
banner from the ST. Johns tho Sabinef WHO made In
diana and Illinois, Georgia and Loasisns, up
the work like and swell the resscss tide Of victory
Never heard at the Convention. Of the Young Demo.
crazy. Tell that story The marines We there, in
propra persona. ourselves and heard enough
satisfy that Young America would usmple every
obstacle and stand forth In unshacked majesty the puest
party that existed in this any other county, upon
the face VI Gods green earth.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-05-23

WHO ARE THE FRIENDS or THE COUNTRY Never in
the history Of any nation, than Of the United
States, have been made manifest the hearessness and in
competency Of those who continually seek conceal ca
psl political by cry Of War; appealing TO the lof
patriotism, the undyng attachment country aud the
horrors OF INVASION, inherent IN republicans and seeking
TO make generous people lose sight OF the miserable -
competency that has embroed the nation in a war; in
their defend their soil against every species
OF Invasion, provoked unprOyoked II there cnme
in the dark catalogue Of political tuTpiude that bscker
than all the rest and IL tnged with the hues Of oil other;
Is that Of republican rulers ounagn! oil properties Of
place. gratifying morbid vanity for mOnientary spplause
pursuing wild aud wicked schemes for personal or party
consideration, involving the nation in unnecessary war;
and IN all this presumng the known love Of country
which animates the people, and which will lead them TO
defend what has been wckedy exposed aggression
ia their anxiety TO the nation will induce them for
time 10 forget postpone punishment those whose ig-
noIance or wckednesl produced the mischief
This great sin against the nation agsinst trustfu con-
ding people, is that which deserves the deepest eIecaon
Shame the who will thus sport with the peace and
honor Of people; who will purchase themselves mo.
meDiaiy consideration pecunay advantage by the sac
ico 81 the peace aud prosperity Of the country What
do such men know OF for the honor Of the nnton7
They must fall into nsigu6cance in that peaceful calm
that allows Of contemplation and examination they MUST
be small when the nation prosper, and they are content
10 " owe their greatness 10 their country's ruin"
~. s. Gassffs.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-05-23
Rail Road Meefiay in H,,,,,

Ala meeting oi the citizens OF Hardy county in Moor
field Friday. May I6,h which from the hortne.. Of
the notice was very large but the highest
ivy John c. Harness, Esq., called 10 tho chair and C.
u Leo appointed Secretary. The object Of the meeting
was then explained in oreibe address from William Sew
moar, Esq after which. DIR. Turlcy, formerly Senator
IRON tins DISTINCT introduced with appropriate re-,
marks the following Resolutions which xerr ,n,rimo,,
adopted:
That among the rights recognised by our Bill of Right,
a. inherent in mankind 'ihe means vi pursuing snd
oo"nhg nappiness; that among the most important OF
these means TO civilized community are those of traps
porting persons and property; that these vav with m.
progress Of art and improvement and that the best whc
Railroads. N'
That this meeting is fully convinced tina, Railroad
extending from some point the valley of the Potomac
near Tue NOUN oil ,he Sonth Branch, to point near
me NOUN oil The Little kauawha, would be the Rreste
physical benefit which could be conferred ON the
country II would traverse and SUCH il one of thoss
important means OF pursuing and obtaining happiness
winch - the inherent right o its inhabitants to
by any honest means within their power.
j. That the people here assembled therefore le.rnsd
last winter, with astonshment, we'll with n,or6cn
ton and sorrow, that the General Assembly who know
from our Bill of Rights, that Government is or ou,h,
To be, instituted for the common teneh protection and
security OF the entire people, nation community
as that Government refused the prayer the people of
that extensive and valuable portion OF the
referred to, the facilities which an act OF
would have afforded them OF doing that which ,ev had
an inherent right of doing without it, but which in the
present condition OF society and laws they could moi do
without IL.
L. That we have considered with respect and attention
due TO the source om which they enanoed the
acdged in the House OF Delegates for the refusal of thai
body grant PRAYER OF the peonls aFr.s,,d b.,
slider them wholly usound, wheihs. isd by the test of
expectancy, oi RIGHT, OF PATRIOTISM For wo think il
erpsd'sn' that the productive sborer should have
many commercial facilities and "A free , .hoi.. IS
markets as possible that 10 crcumscnbe him i'm this
respcc-except for some great public good which he
u TO share-is u Interfere with his inherent riehts
anu that II Is true patriotism promote ak, The
prosperity and runtan alike the rights every portion of
the Commonwealth. thereby its growth will be greater
IL people harmonious and is strength best eonso
dated.
5. That the policy which would sacrifice the being
OF one portion OF the community promote the pros
pery OF another, such an outrage against the rules of
justice The principles OF republican government and IN.
dictates Of sense that the question of
to on the OF the Victims be any other than
& Question of inclIuaion mr. +. xnsd;an-y
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-05-23
BALTIMORE MARKET.

Office OF the ANKkoAS, May 81, SIP. NJ.
FLoVI-The market Tor Howard street Flour continues
inactive. and advised OF any large operat on
Sales from stores of small lots mixed brands are
made at 81 so. Holders firm this rate The re-
ceipt price from cars continues u S4,371.
No sales Of City Mills Flour. Holders ask
Considerably u cargo Of l400 bushels rcd Whea
from Hartford County sold l0I to day load
OF 1000 bushels very prime Nd red sold At log cts.
Sales were also made to day OF 1000 bushels Penna
ordinary to good quality, 92a95 We quote white
Corn at 20 and yellow III receipts tring and de-
mand limited Oats worth 24a26 cts,
PRovIsIoSs-The market for Provisions il inactive and
there have been oPeraons OF moment we are
advised Small sales Of Beef and Pork have been made
principally for ship The following are asked by
holders viz-Batmore packed Mess Pork SI3 25 TO Ia
SO; Prime Si0,25 SlI; Mess Beef Si05O; No. 1, S9a
50 so; and Prime 81. Western Beef and Pork eau be
purchased below the We have change 10 note in
the market for Bacon There large sales and the
demand continues limited The following rates are asked
by holders for Western. yz-Shoulders Ct cts; Sides
II cts; assorei7 IT cts and hams from "a cents
according Iay. The demand for Baltimore cured n
small. and the supply in market is ght-the rates asked
fo' Shoulders 60 cts; Sides c assorted III and Hams
10 cents. There but e demand for Lard and prices
continue the in last report Wis 81 cents lor
No. Western, in kcgs-the latter being generally ask
ed and sales affected. We note sale Of 400
kegs No. ats cents. Western in bbs s held at7ia 4
WHsKEY.-We continue TO quote hhds. al 81 cts and
bbls. % cts with q very limited demand.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-05-23

The senior editor OF the Savannsh Republican wriung
from Naples, gives this description of the Venus Ca2yze
which be found in the "iI. of the yenuses at the
celebrating museum Of that ciy:-BALT PAT.
In this the marble speaks. One of the feet
is partly raised, and the BY introducing
blank leaf under could lake oil the the bottom
OF the foot. IL Is nearly twice wide the foot
the sole OF the shoe vi what called genteel foot" and
wider than the sole OF the gentemans partisan boot
which was applied 10 ii-snd yet, viewed in connex-
ion with the other paris the statue, would be deormiy
10 increase diminish the sze-for perfect whole
What then shall Of those deformed feet OF both
men and women OF fashion who do the violence
nature that the Chinese d. though in less degree
Let hear Eioie OF "ansiocratic feet" | am here
reminded OF a remark Of Powers the American sculptor
in Forenee-the first living sculptor perhaps Though
think that Crawford may excel him. lie he wants
the model OF foot worth copying, he has go peas
ant girl IL j. strange enough but of good do
begin say openly that Powers Eve fauIioss
than the Venus Medcis.'
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-05-23
NOTES ON NEW BOOKS.
Edifors Table.

We are indebted to Messs. J. W. Randolph & CO.. FOR
well spread table Of in the way &c.
As fair specimens Of hose they have for sale their
iensve establishment, they have the following
works. vz;-"Harpers illuminated and pictorial Bible"
This work, the reader will remember which has now
reached its 26th number and the high credit which
reflected upon its publishers, first. is still kept up Next
comes the illuminated and Illustrated Shakespeare No.
- aud 50. These numbers in one. contain Lows
LABouK's Losr," asd "TwELFrH.NIeHr: Ga, WHAT you
WILL. They, too keep up the established character Of
their pubshers-ihe Messrs. Harper.
The Dictionary Of Practical Medcine"is also before
u.s. part seven. Price so We have then No. 9 of "An
Encyclopedia OF Domestic Economy, comprising such sub
jects Immediately connected with hou.ekeep
ing This work commends itself the general reader
and heads of families To be completed in twelve num-
bers at IS each. ...
Nertwe have the "Dutchmans Feside, being No. 9 of
the pocket edition OF select without
Price % This ls volume we have had only time
enough to pay our respects by few giaaees but we
are somewhat satisfied it deserves many more which We
shall give IL at another season.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-05-23
Pc. q. ~. o,..... nae. Neg Us.

Ts Cesvessoa sssnisstsd 10 lsbors yesterday for
hs~sh s sdossnmss sss do wl probably take place
until day. sethiss rsmaus The nroment Of the
Csssslsssies.
psblshsd uithis twenty days following In adoption. 10 witt
N Nee Osssns IN The Bee. Courier. Ballsn and Jedeso
.ss go ell ~ eoaasy peesu end that the sum OF ess
shsst = allowed fos s publication m Enssh alone and
A nouoa having been made reject the provision
ss.s ~ Lssslsiun 70 rnove The seat Of Govemmen'
bsuss sisy miss from New Oeans. tho President de-
css~o - sroa Of order. whcreupou long and ami
rsssl dc ssIoa ssoss which Me-s. Eusts Grymes
Psna. Bsaan and wsdswo.th took part IN favor Of the
eityasl Mr n. Taylor spoke tho opposite side. An
spessl foa shs dseson VI tho chair taken. but the
Rrssitsst sustained By small majority. so IL was
kssly dssemincd that The seat sha DO removed from NJ
Orssns sDd shall BE- fixed within sixty miles Of this
Mr. Wtschssr moved that the provision which requires
fed slssss under As old instrument but those who will
bscoDs electors In che OF iu adoption should be
seicksn out After debate the motion Lost
- 10 ~. grsvesqusson here srses whether the
Convsssoa hss goae beyond its powers in this deci
son. An oninsnt lawyer and member OF that body-Mr
Ross uahesi,anxy affirmed yesterday that il had.
and shst the Election Judges could without violating
their cath. admit any Others the privilege Of suffrage
the coa referred to. than those who arc voters under
the Cd Constitution.
T1s Convention then proceeded upon the final
adoption u the Constitution. This soemnly occupied
bout honr. nearly every member considered him
self boand spccify at some length the for his
vote. The following the result
YEAs: Mcsss walker Beatty ,Bourg, BraIcaie, Brent,
Brumaeld, Bursoo, Cade, Cairierc. Chambss, Chinn.
Coavion. calbeson, Downs. DE Boueh Dunn Eustis,
Garrett Guion. Hudspeth, Humble. Hynson kenneI. La
bsuvs. Lsdour, Lewis McCsllop, Mces, Msreny, Mayo,
Puts Penn, Porter Prescott Of A. Prescott OF 81 L. Pres
ton Pnidhomme, Puyh Read Roselus, Saunders Scott.
Of B. r.; Scott Of Madison; Sellers Soule Spane Stevens
Taylor. Of ST. L.; Trist, voorhies Waddl, wadsworh,
Wedsrsuandt, and Windcr; SIS.
NArs Msssrs Aubert, Benjsmin Boud ousquie, srant,
Gems Clakorne, Conrad. Of o.; Conrad OF j.. Derbes
Garcia Legendrs, msruresn, Roman, ST. Armand, Win
chester-l5.
resolution presented requiring the Secretary and
CLERKS q the Convention continue their employment
for number Of days and to attend tho printing OF
the convention Adopted. Another resolution adopted
restricting the Committee Contingent Expenses to in
quire into the cxpedsncy Of allowing extra compensation
the French and English Printers to the Convention.
third rssoution proposing extra allowance TO the two
reporters, under discussion when the Convention ad
,at,rn
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-05-23
"The Yonng Demoeraeu."
Tnr UNITED STATES JoCnNaL AND THE RICH
uOND ENQUIRER.

THE UNITED STATES JoCRNAL AND THE RICH
MoND ENQUIRER.
As was expected, tie organist Of the "Young
Democracy" at Washington, is playing a slaye
or two against tho Richmond EDquirer-the
harmony produced is likely 10 afford much sport
to the lockers on. Parson Fisk, who has, here.
tOiore, proved quite n thorn in the sides Of the
"Old Enquirer" seems now to have pounced up.
on that journal, "in IL second childhood" aud is
belaboring It without mercy. The Parson ap.
pears TO think that the '.young bloods" require a
rubbing down, and he has commenced upon them
10 right good earnest. Hear him
While the whole country sgitsisd by the moving ofte
masses in favor Of equal laws and equal privileges
every isniy cree 10 Caucus and every stump IN tho
cleared land forum-whie those who elected James X
Polk and George w. Dallas the highest places git
Of tho nation. upon the principles promulgated the Bad.
mVre Convention 10 1874, which embraced the immediate
annexation Of Texas aud the rceiming Of Oregon o.
sing from their lehorgy and demanding the fafment Of
pledges made not to be broken-we find the Richmond In.
quirer in m second childhood. ignorant Of the existence
even Of tho Young Democracy, and eager treat lie
pcbeian houunSs with ars,oorac seorn and Bank loving
Bank ridden contempt The editors Of that feeble sheet
never heard u the Young Democracy Of Baltimore for.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-05-23
THE NEWS FROM ENGLAND.

The u the Just received Of character
general confidence IN the quiet settlement Of
difficulties between this county aud England. When We
(see smother part q this paper what alarm attends
every word Of Sir Robert Peel which Of the ainto
Of British rights IN Oregon, constrained TO
believe that the panic will be limited England II s
feeling. however, which we by share AZ yet
have been able discover sound for the
generally displayed both at home and abroad.
A. there no Disagreement between tho governments
which and generous spirit may settle,
war will be rosorted to. To the press IN great
10 be- attributed the present unsettled and anxious
81 tho public mind. n the press would preach peace snd
denounee and advocates, there would be doubt
ihat speedy and smcabe adjustment could be effected Of
every point on which England and the United States
issuo.-Phiia. ". American.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-05-23

Nothiag Of special occurred on Tuesday. A
long communication from members Of the Ksniacky Con.
ference read setting forth the advantages u having The
sou'bsfn Boob Room a, Lossvills. ~
On Wednesday the 18th inst. the discussions went on
% usual but nothing elected Rev. Dr. Smith of
Virginia, proposed hst the question be taken the
resolution offered BY him some days since He asserted
positively that the discussion proacted had arisen
from any material difference the main question but
meet the wishes OF in attendance who are seeking
the church To which thew had access De- Smins resolu
ton was called up and read When the about
DC taken, Mr. Boyle formerly of the Puburg Conference.
arose IN his place and hathe had TO the Conven
ton with cherished impressions that separation
necessary but since he had witnessed the discussions aud
heard the Of tho brethren from all Of
the South he fully satisfied that the separation in
evtsee He could therefore Tor the resolution, and
fet due to himself make his avowsl believing that
was Understood by the deleg Of Missouri that though
the necessity with them might be imperous, yet,
making common with the South, IL the iner-
Get and duty ct Missouri to the Southern orgsniza
ton.
The question finally taken and passed with one dis
sentng voice.
The following is tho resolution:
Resolved by tho Delegates OF the several Annual Con-
terences in the South and Southwestern States General
Convention assembled. That cannot sanction the action
OF The late General Conference Of the NJ Episcopal Church
on the subject OF slavery by remaining under the eccles
ascs jurisdiction Of this body, without deep and lasng
injury the interests OF the church and the county,
therefore, instruct the committee orgsization that if,
upon careful examination OF the whole subject they find
that there reasonable ground hope that the North
en msjory will rceede from their position and give
safe guaranty for the future security Of civil and ecc
sias'ca rights that they report infavor Of separation from
the ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Of the ssidgsneral confer
encc.
On the OF the resolution Bishop Soue observed
hat the vote was remarkable for its unaniny.
In the General Assembly Of the Presbyterian Church
tod school now in session Cincinnati. Friday last,
reports and letters were received from committees
and delegations.
IL decided that the citing be held in Phils-
dclpha in the Tenth street Church. at the regular time
The marriage question made the order OF the day for
Monday, 18th inst.