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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

or There seems to be much dissatisfac-
lion amongthe Democracy of Alabama, al
the nomination Of Col. NAT: TERRY for
Governor. Large Democratic meetings in
Benton and Cherokee counties have pro-
tested againsthis nomination. The charg-
es are--That he is large debtor TO the
amount Of 3o,000or $4,000 to the State
Bank that he is in favor Of indulging
("relieving'') the Bank debtors, at the ex-
pense of the people of the State, " collect
ing the least amount from the bank debtors,
and the largest amount byfaxation"; that
he is intellectually deficient; that his no
mination was informal, and con trary TO the
usagcs of the party; and lastly, that he is
notorious, open, and avowed gambler
We believe all these charges are wei
founded, and should rejoice to hear OF his
defeat, provided he be not defeated by
whig--all Of whom are in favor of re-
lieving' the poor unfortunate bank debtors,
at the expense OF the opulent, sun burnt,
hard-istcd fellows, who "dg in the Dirt"
and never get bank lavors. They seem to
think this latter class born expressly to fell
the forests in the winter, till the fields in
summer, and pay iareS created By Bank
siciadling, that the former class may spend
their winters in frolcing on the STEAMBOATS,
and at Mobile, their summers at the Springs |
or at the North, and thus keep up the re-
'Peciablity and chivalry of society, fthe
ielight of whggery,) and curtail the priv.
eges of the poor Col. VIM. B. MARTIN,
1i Cherokee, democrat and whom we
suspect to be an old-fashioned clodhopper,
who does not set so high value upon re-
'pectabiity and chivalry, and who is in IA
vor Of making Terry and all the bank deb
ors pay their own debts or make delivery
o the sherifs of the property they have
acquired by bank favors, and of leaving
'thers to enjoy the proceeds of their own
announced himself as a can
lidate, with pledge that he will Withdraw
hould any wing take the field. May the
Democracy Of our sister State come forth
rom this contest successfully,--purged
nd purified.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11
FOR UNITED STATES SENATORS
ALEXANDER G.. M'NUTT.

or This number completes The first half
volume Of TnR DRSocRAT. How far we
have fulfilled the promises made at the out
SGT, Il 10 not for us to say,---after a six
months intercourse, our readers can Judge
whether we have offered I" 10 our political
friends In dissection Of The State an organ
and advocate Of their principles" worthy
their support. We have no fresh promises
10 make. In steering our little bark over
the rough political sea we discern ahead,
we shall be governed in future, as VIC have
been 80 far on tho voyage, by the honest
DICTATES Of eur best judgment, even al
ihough--to change the simle from the sea
TO tho land--we should occasionally DO
found I" like Robinson's mule, in gang by
ouraclf." But, our main object in abiding
10 This point in our progress, is to solicit
more extended circulation for the paper.
We know many democrats in this and ad
joining counties, who should encourage
press here, whose names are not on our
subscription books. We would not beg
tho patronage of such, or urge itupon them
as duty,--had rather at once abandon tho
enterprise, ---but We respectfully submit
whether they would not probably get their
money's.worih, besides advancing in some
small degree tho political faith they profess.
We print more new matter, each week,
than any other country paper in the State
as VIC do all our own work, we carry on
The paper at much less expense than al
most any others could and If this paper
Is discontinued for want of patronage, no
other democratic printers need select this
as location. But we anticipate no such
catastrophe and doubt not tho Democrat
will be continued through many volumes.
A bantling reared SO roughly at the start,
will soon learn to stand alone and provide
FOR itseli--and, we may hope, do acccpta-
bio service in tho good cause to which il
Is devoted
We must take the occasion to return our I
sincere thanks TO those who gave given us I
their patronage. Though we cannot boast
a very large circulation, VIC have the best
sci Of subscribers, in proportion to The num-
Der, Of any paper in the State Some few
objected tothe advance terms, because they
had previously paid in advance for papers
which were soon after discontinued We
trust that such will now take our assurance
that the paper will be continued through
he volume, aud forward the amount Of the I
subscription. %
A portion Of tho paper has been, and will tt
continue 10 be, devoted to miscellany, the c
lows Of the day, &c. We shall endeavor 9
. give, as far as our limits will permit r
he pith of whatever OF entertainment Or ?
Instruction, fun, frolic, or fashion,. may be
Ifoat. We offer this as an inducement
added to an incorporating warfare up
m their political horesics,) for the patron y
80 Of our wing friends. .
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

| VINO CHoIcE.-The Southron Iards
over, with praise more disgusting than its
abuse, all the other aspiranls for the office
Of Senator among the democrats except
McNult. This is no more than we always
expected. The wings want any body but
McNutt, and will spare no pains to defeat
him, and will coquette and natter any
democrat that will aid them. They know
McNutt's uncompromising hostility to all
wing schemes-bank-- tariff-assumptio
of State debts &c.--they know loo well
the sleepess vigilance with which he will
watch them--his uncorruptible integrity,
and long ard well tried consistency and
devotion 10 the purest tenets of democra-
cy--notto dread bis presence in the ma
tiona councils more than that of any other
man we could send. Any other man but
McNuli, say the Bankites, the fund-mon.
gers, the Spectators, and the wings. AnyI
other man but McNutt, say such shin
plaster democrats as the Southern Refor-
mer. The hard listed, honest democracy
q the people give different response
The old slayer Of Banks and exposer oil
corruption is just the man they WANT
McNutt, above all other men, is their
choice. Sentinel |
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

or Il is nov surmised that the station
Of Minister to England win DO conferred
upon Honl c. J. ISeERsoLL, Of Pa. The
designation Of ga Northern man with Sou.
thern principles" win probably better APP
ply to Mr.. Ingersoll than any other man.
But hc - a thorough American, peculiarly
qualified for the s,ation--would guard we'll
the interests Of his country, and reflect no.
nor upon the administration.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

ALL THE DEcENoy AND INrRLIlcENcE.--
The blackguard editor of the Naichez Cou-
rier speaks Of Gov. M'Nu,t as " that infa-
nous individual"--and in the same para
graph speaks Of "the infamous conduct Of
Bob Walker" Is this what is called wing
"decency"' Such vulgar billingsgate,
while Il does not advance his cause, must
sink the editor in his own estimation and
that Of his readers.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

o. If any Of our readers wish 10 sub
scribe to paper at New Orleans, they will
find the Weekly Bulletin the very best pa
per in the city--always filled with useful
matter, the latest news, &c. For particu-
lars, see advertisement.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

0Sy- The N Y. Plebeian has been merg-
ed into the ''News." The N. Y. Democrat
met with similar fate some months since,
and il is now said that the Evening Post
and News viii soon be united. Verify,
this cormorant /" News" bids fair TO swal.
low up all the democratic papers in the
great metropolis.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

Cow OVER TO THE CooNs. We find
tho following witty allusion to tho recent
marriage Of Senator ALLEN, Of Ohio, to
Mrs EFFiE McARrnuR CooSRs, . float
ing about in The papers,.-
"Senaior Allen has been married ia
Ohio to Mrs. Coons. The locolocos ne.
Yer thought Mr.. Allen would 60 oil and
join the coons.n
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

GES'L SAM HousTov. steamer
Nashville passed up to-day about ii q.
clock, having on board this distinguished
individual. She remained at the landing
but few minutes, during which time ma.
ny OF our citizens called to see The Gene
raj. He is on his way 10 The Hermilare.
TO pay last visit TO his old patron, Gent
jackson. [Memphis appea, s,h
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11
O-.- At a large meeting Of The Democ

0S5- At large meeting of the Democra
cy OF Rankin, A. G.. M'Nurr was unani
mously recommended for U. S. Senator
and FRANK; SMITH unanimously recon-
mended for Attorney General. Geo. T.
Swami was nominated for reelection to
the State Senate, and ]. Y.McNabb and
DIR. C.S. Farar for Representatives.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

The PRESBYTERIAN CONVENTION. The
convention (new school, sitting in Phila-
delphia, have adopted the following arii-
cles;--l. That the institution of slavery,
existing in these United States, is not sin.
ful on the part of civil society. 2. That
slavery, as il exists in the United States,
is not sinful offence. 8. That civil 90,
vernment is not bound to abolish slave
ry in the United States. A. That it is moi
agreeable to the word Of God for any
person intentionally 70 induce those held
IN slavery 10 rebel against their masters
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

Gen. HoUsroN lately delivered an ad
dress before "The order Of the Star Of
Temperance at the Methodist Church,
roydras street, New Orleans, "lpon the
theme Of total abstinence from ali inloxi-
eating drinks" We hope tho ex-Presi.
dent IS now permanently temperate man.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

FASHION VICTORIOUS. The race on the
Long Island course, between Fashion and
Janneatcau, mile heats, came of on
Saturday, i7th ult., in the midst Of pelt-
ing ralrl and slough Of mud. Fashion
triumphed with ease, making tho frs, four
miles IN S;Ss, and tho second in s:iSi.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

The CANvAss.-The Gubernatorial can
vass in the District is now over, and from
all quarters we have the most cheering ac-
counts Of the favorable impression Mr..
Brown has left behind him. We are in
possession of reliable information, that in
many portions of the District tho wings
are giving up The election. They all
agree, in fact, that present indications look
rather squaHy. One prominent wing we
hear of reasons thus: There is, says he,
no division on the Texas and Oregon ques-
tions--the Nashville Wing, the organ Of
IFS party, is in favor of revenue tariff on.
y, with discriminating protection---thc
Bank question, which was once popular,
has now become stale, and lost its force.
for the reason that our currency is good,
and exchanges well regulated; and what,
says he, have we to fight for?
Now this is sensible reasoning, and
we have no doubt the same opinions are
entertained by every rejecting
member Of the wing party.
Jackson (Tenn.) Rep.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

The Richmond Enquirer compliments
two of our public men in exlravagant terms
Tor declining the vacant seat in the U. S.
Senate. We would copy The compliment,
but we fear it would remind our readers of
the old fable of the fox and some very sour
grapes, swung on high limb, clear out
of reach.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

MIDDLETON FEMALE AcApEMY.-The Ex-
animation at this Institution will take place
during next week, commencing on Mon
day. Tho parents and friends of the stu
dents, and all others who feel an interest
in the cause of Education, and who can
conveniently do so, should attend.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

or Meetings for the appointment of de-
legatos to the July Convention, have been
held in almost all the counties in the State,
and if the delegates generally attend,
which there is no reason to doubt, there
will DO better representation than at
any similar convention ever held In the
State. This "chiel" will be,
Among We, taking notes,
And faith, he'll prent it.''
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES. Col. Wm.
N. Lansdale (whig) Of Holmes county, has
published circular, in which he declares
himself candidate for the Senatorial
branch Of the next Legislature, In opposl-
ton to tho regular nominee Or tho whg
county convention. He is thought 70 %
more popular than his opponent; and WI
from what we can learn make good run
but il Is dog fight, and the democrats
don't care much which whips. [ Ydsoo Par
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

GEORGE McDurrIE.-We are deeply pain
ed to learn, by the following paragraph
which we find in the Georgia journal, that
in all probability South Carolina will be de-.
prived of the services OF one Of the most
gifted of her sons, and the friends of Free
Trade throughout the Union lose one of
the most eloquent and able champions of
their cause. MIR. Med. has long been in
precarious health, and there can scarce be
q hope for his recovery from this last attack.
Extract of private letter received in Au-
gusta, Ca, dated
ABBEvILLE, May %.
81 have just heard that Mr.. McDuffie
was attacked suddenly, on yesterday, with
paralysis, and has lost the use Of ono side,
and of his speech"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

CoTToN Bolts AND Blooms. - AT the
Walnut Hill plantation Of Ex-Governor
McNuit, in Warren county, there were an
abundance Of Gotten blooms on the oath
Of May, and on the LIST day Of June, cot.
ton bolls as large as musket ball. The
crop on that plantation is said to 30 the
finest in the State, and the New Orleans
mercanis may look out for bale of he
first picking, on the 20ih Of July. This
valuable tract is still for sale. [AIis'pn.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

The Union at Washington announces
f" by authority that Mr.. Polk viii 10 10
case G be candidate for reelection to ihs
Presidency.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11
rnE FHILAxrnaorIc MoNoroLlsrs.

Some Of our papers have lately been
making great fuss because the Hon. Sa-
muel WIlliston, Of East Hampton, has Il.
ven $4,000 70 Amhert College, 10 estab.
llsh new prcfessorship. Williston is an
extensive button manufacturer, who hos
grown very rich within Two or three years
by reason Of the present tariff. THROUGH
the agency ofihe late Hon. Senator Bates.
a clause was inserted in the tariff, admit.
ting slufs for covering buttons. such a.
lasting, silk, velvet, &c, at duty Of Eva
per cent, when the same is torn into strips
for making buttons, whereas the duty q
the same stufs, when not torn into strios.
is fixed at thirty per cent. and over. This
clause was fixed on purpose for WiIliston's
benefit, and he has been heard 10 make
his boasts that the tariff, as il now il.
makes difference in his business Of thirtv
thousand dollars year in his favor. M
wonder that he can afford to give $40, 600
10 make his name celebrated in the pa
pers, and as little is it 10 be wondered al
that certain great men should receive hand
some pensions and an occasional present
Of suit of clothes from him. We have
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

y" 10 Corespondents.-F. C. j., Of the
Mississippi Democrat, having acknow.
legged The corn" our remarks respecting
his copying from this paper are to be re-.
celved Sin Pickwickian sense.n He
states that he quoted Jones's Fight from a
country contemporary who did not acknow.
ledge It's source; and makes a satsfacto-
ry explanation Of his other short comings
VI course every thing is now o. X. BE-
tween US. MIR. ]. " had boss once, and
lnllmates that he may possibly "dish up q
story" about him for the "Spirit.o GOOD
as wheat, Squire White.''
lN. Y. Spirit cfMc Times.
IA slight mistake. A country editor has
about as much use for ga hoss,'' as an oys-
ter has for an umbrella. Ii was our friend
Els, of Yazoo, (you know E-sD who
Z" had boss once" Wen tell about !,
zone OF these days.'l
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-11

The dsbt Of the city Of New York. on
the Sd, was $l2,i5i,497 so.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25
Scraps Of Curious Information.

Gold has been beaten so thin that one ounce
which in a cubic form covers about 6ve-eghis Of
an inch, will cover hundred and forty-sA square
49, T-iIu tiue5d oil the silg-worm Is about the
two-thousandth part OF an incn In diameter. The
fibre Of wool varies from the hundredlh TO the
two-thonsandih of an inch. The fibre of fax is the
two thousand five hundredih OF an inch The
fibre Of cotton the thousandih OF an inch and
the fibre os the pineapple VARIES from the five thou
sandth to seven thousandth part Of an inch in diam
eter.
A glass tube can be drawn out to the 6neness
Of silk. and liquids made TO pass through it alter
wards.
Archimedes said, that fhe had place wherein
to rest the fulerum Of lever he could move the
earth. This was undoubtedly correct, but il he
used power Of 30 lbs at the end Of the lever, be
would have TO work ten hours day. for {, 775 094,-
5S0,767 centuries to move the earth one inch
five suppose the density Of the earth 10 be five
thousand two hundred and forty (,he density OF
water the would be as ebony Mercury as
fluid quicksilver; Venus zinc; Mars as dia-
mond; Jupiter as milk (would his moon be green
cheese y Saturn the iir-tree and HGrschell as
amber.
There are two thousand five hundred known spe-
cies Of fish forty four thousand OF insects seven
hundrd OF reptiles; four thousand of birds and FIVE
thousand Of mammierous animals.
The human hair is composed of carbonate of
Ammonia, water gas, coal silver, sulphur, oil, iron,
lime, aud msganese
There are two hundred and ninety-iwo species
of bees. A honey comb a foot square contains a.
bout nine thousand cells A single female house
fly produces twenty million eighty thousand three
hundred and twenty mo wonder tina; we are so
much annoyed by hies.)
The sun flower produces four thousand seeds
Wild ducks fly ninety miles an hour. The cocoa
nut supplies the natives ofthe country in which
il grows with bread water, wine, vinegar, brandy
milk, oil, honey, sugar, needles, thread, clothes,
cups, spoons basins, baskets, paper masts for ships
sails cordage, nails covering for their houses &c.
The Bamboo cane, is used in the East Indies for
building houses aud bridges, and for making cups,
mats, pipes. boxes, cloth, cordage, ard cables. In
China il isused for making chairs tables, bedsieads,
bedding and paper and in the West Indies its ten
4 der shoots are pickeled for the table.
The Elm tree is full grown in one hundred and
fifty years but lives from FIVE TO six hundred years.
| The Oak is full grown in 900 years The Ash in
one hundred. An oak in three years grows , feet
] 10 inches the Elm s feet inches the Beach
/ foot inches; the Poplar @ feet and the Willow
feet . inches.-N T. Gazetfe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25

Of the world had uttered il in her ear | found her
seated IN the little paror. Mary, too, was there,
and, with her fair face resting the widows arm,
was reading letter Just received from William,
and which, on my entrance, was hinded to me-
II was dated but few days before the calamity Of
luded TO- and written in the same strain the form
er ones. The vessel he said had been very sue
cessiul in her voyage; he was conided in by the
captain, and beloved by the crew; aud every thing
conspred to make him contenled and happy But
sometimes, he continued, when AN thinking Of
my own affairs, two pensivc shadows will steal be-
tween me and my thoughts. couding my spirit, I'M
I'll ! find relief only in tears. But no matter. la
six months, at llrthcst. if GoD wills it, shall be
with you aud Mary agaiup laid the letter down,
and looked at The two beings upon whom so crush
ing weight Of sorrow was about 10 fall. The
mother was gently rocking TO and fro in the chair,
with her head resting on her hand, while the maid
en-, with her fingers locked and laying in her lap,
sat perfectly sill, with pensive expression Of coun-
tenanee that seemed born Of JOY. Alas could
suddenly destroy that quiet happiness, by mpariing
what knew No | felt as if the first word
would choke me in the uiterance and, hastily
seizing my hat, | made n slight excuse, aud babe
them adeu, saying would call again in the after
noon
As~, dinner I stood knocking trembngly al the
widows door. No Que came, and, opening II my
self, once more entered the lutte parlor. The
mother sat there alone, leaning her head the ta-
bic, and saw at glance that my errand had been
anticipated. She lifted her head on hearing me,
rose hastily aud taking my hand, wrung it for
moment in speechless agony. 'Ah, Sirv she at
last exclaimed, in choking accents, I'VE know it
air ! sat down, and endeavored to say few
words Of consolation, bu, | made bad work OF II,
for my own heart was full Stifed sobs, too, occa-
sionally reached me from an inner room, and |
knew that the childless mother had also widow
ed companion. whose grief, IL possible, o'euopped
her own. felt that words now were useless aud
beside, tears were fast yelling TO my eyes.
aud so was preparing 10 make a hasiy departure.
when Mary came from the inner room, and seizing
me by the hand. laid her head on my shoulder
All, Sir she exclaimed, in piteous tones, do say
one word Of comfort to me r Con will comfort
you, Mary said !, gently leading her TO a chair
both you and your dear friend here, and me too, |
trust He who tempers the wind TO the shorn
lamb will not forsskc in our affection
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25
NUMBER 3.
The Water Cure.

The details Of this new system are thus briefly
described by correspondent Of the Albany Even
ing Journal, writing from Brattleboro
The Cold Wafer process is calculated, by its Sc
verify to startle patients of weak constitutions
nervous temperaments. II commences daily be-
tween three aud four o'clock in the morning, by
being enclosed FIRST in a linen sheet dripping wet
with cold spring water. Then wooden blanket
is put around the body Then feather bed is
thrown over you. Then the patient falls into
gentle slumber, from which, in fifteen minutes he
is awakened in profuse perspiration, and smoking
like coal pit He remains for three-quarters of
hour in this state, drinking two glasses Of water
in that time; and then goes wrapped up in the
sheet and blanket to the bathing room, throws of
his wrappers and plunges into cold bath Alter
remaining few minutes in the cold bath, he gets
out, wraps up in blanket, goes to his bed room.
aud is rubbed dry, dresses, and then walks less or
more as he has strength and inclination, and re-
turning at O'Clock with fine appetite for break
fast.
At ii o'clock the patient goes to fountain for
shower bathing Here a stream Of water, from
height Of fifteen feet, directly from cold spring,
falls upon the neck aud runs down the spine for
several minutes. after which you are rubbed with
the fiesh-brush or hair mIttens, then wiped dry,
dress and read take gentle exercise till dinner.
During the afternoon, patients take " Hip Bath"
aud going to bed, Foot Bath" Patients
drink from twenty 10 thirty glasses of spring water
daily. Some drink dozen before breakfast
Strict attention is paid to diet. The breakfast
consists of bread butter, milk, and fruit; dinner
of joint Of fresh meat, with vegetables; tea, OF
bread, milk and fruit Salt meats, spices, wine,
coffee, tea, &c. &c, are prohibited.
The patients soon not only cease to dread the
cold water, but 90 to their additions with alacrty
and pleasure. Many Of them are, and all believe
themselves Of the virtups a
cold water, nobody doubts Nor is there any doubt
OF the efficacy of rigid course Of dieting / had
not expected to find so simple a remedy for the
ills that flesh is heir TO-" l satisfied that
such remedy has been found. But we shall soon
know what the Water Cure will accomplish. 1t is
proper and lawful to "prove all things" excepting
always the truth of Cooper libel.