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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12
9Th: JEFFERSON,
The PRESIDENT OF THE U. s."

Our Industrious PAuPER, Daniel Web.
ster, must have curious notions of<elf.
respect to accept, as he does, the charities,
or something worse, which have been, both
in this country and England, bestowed up
OH him. On his leaving New York few
years ago, no received gift of $4,000
from. some Of the citizens. In England he
accepted a gift of el,00O from the bank
crs Barings, ostensibly as fee. And now
we perceive that he has had 100000
funded for him in Boston for his support
doubtless contributed by those who ex-
pect to derive benefit from his advocacy Of
particular measures. The government
gives him SIS per day to attend the Senate.
And il with this pay that he has so long
received, and the other large fees and
presents he has had before given him--he
is still needy, he must be spendthrili in
deed. TSentinel.
For the first time in this country, a seat
in the Senate chamber is TO be held by a
man publicly hired TO advocate the inie-
rests Of particular class! Mr.. Webster
is as much bound TO plead and vote for the
interests of the monopolizing manufactu-
rcrs--ihe recipients of the plumber wrung
from the people by the 'spro,ective" system
las il he were retained as their counsel
in Circuit Court. This hiring man to
occupy seat in the U. S. Senate, is dis
grace TO the country, infamous to all con.
cened; and it could not have occurred
elsewhere than in the ancient headquarters
Of British federalism--the "banner State
Of modern whigery.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

Or Ono Of tho Publishers Of this paper will
be IN attendance tho two first days Of the mp.
proaohing term Of tho Circuit Court in Choctaw
county; at which time VIC shall be glad 10 add
the names OF n scoro or two, or hundred or
more, or less number, Of the Democrats Of that
county, 10 our subscription liit--and NO would
not object to entering the namoi Of fow Of ttc
Iiberal'minded Wings Of tho county.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

FIRE IN MEarms.--A fire broke on, in
Memphis, on the g9,h ult, which destroyed
some seven or eight buildings, including,
we regret TO learn, the Prinslng.oiiicv OF
the Appeal" The entire loss is some
$4,000, about $4,000 Of which falls upon
our worthy contemporary. His paper will
be discontinued for two or three weeks
until new maserials eau be obtained.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

0Sy The Mississippian says that Gov,
Tucker WILL accept denomination for
Congress if rendered to him by the Con.
vention. Old Talabola is one of the most
upright and honest politicians in any State,
and has been the victim of vile, unmerit-
ed abuse, and most shameful Islander.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

OF The Southron, the wing paper al
Jackson, as we noticed last week, has a
new editor. His opening article is address
ed ITO the wings of Mississippi-and to
Rond.payers generaly"-is Of formidable
length--in the most approved harem-
scarem, digniGed, diverling, clustering,
and funny style Of the paying-bonds-by-
promise party, iniorspersed with an agree
able quantity of"glorious" whgerys lugu-
brious meanings over the " late disastrous
defeat" &c We arc the individual that
read it alli-snd, miraculous to relate, we
survive to tell the poor, ignorant, deInded
class Of our people, vulgarly denominated
Regulators, that they are threatened with
some horrid punshment--the new edi-
tor of the Southron says he does not care
whether it is called prescription" or by
some other namej-and in another place
he talks very significantly about marks"
from which we infer that it may be in con-
temptation to have all the Regulators
caught and branded Towards the wind.
ing up, we are told of the means by which
this charitable object is 10 be effected, and
by which locofosm and reputation are to
be exterminated, to-wit;-A grand new
party is 10 DO formed, tho nucleus being the
little remnant Of fororn whiggery left in
Mississippi the bOnd-paying Democrats
are to be invited TO join; the " natives"
with other small odds and ends, are TO be
drilled inland tho united mass is 10 as
sumo tho name Of " The Conservative De-
mocracy" For further particulars, "see
small bills of the day"-otherwise the
weekly emissions Of the Southron. High
expectations may DO formed Of the new
party it will chaw up locoiocoism, "mark"
reputation, promise TO pay all the bonds,
and even issue few millions more, start
" old brinde" again, and thus bring back
tho days of scrupuous honesty and high.
souIed HONOR with divers other blessings
g too numerous to MENTION" But we beg
leave to hint that that name "conserva-
tive" 10 very unucky sort Of name. The
"great mogul" OF whigery, the immaculate
Webster, remarked of conservative" ac-
cession to national federalism, that the
whole crowd would not have made load
for an omnibus and we predict that tho
editor Of the Southron may convey over
all the bond-paying democrats he will catch
this year in wheel-banow, at one trip
q" The Conservative Domocracy"--" An
gels NC defend us!" from this ghost of dead
whigery, and save the poor progressive"
regulators from the cruel designs Of the
chivarously honorable and scrup ulously no.
nest advocates of paper money and bonds
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

Col RoBgRTs introduces bill at the late
session of Congress granting each alternate
section OF land along the proposed route to
aid in extending the railroad from Jackson
to the Alabama line; and granting in addi-
ton the right Of way through the public
land. We have not yet heard the late Of
the bill.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

or We hope our democratic friends lv-
ing in beats from which delegates have not
yet beon appointed to tho County conven-
ton, will consult and determine upon the
time for holding primary meetings, and SO.
cure full attendance from every beat, in
the convention.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

VINO WANTS TO SPECULATE - BY refer
once to an advertisement in another CO.
lumn, Il will DO seen that some twenty-five
or thirty judgments will DO sold for cost on
Monday next, under the "act TO secure the
collection of jury tax fees, and for other
purposes.n
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

MFR. Duncan, Of Ohio, has been engag.
ed at Washington in exposing the abuses
practiced on the country as 10 the pay of
the Major General Of the Army (Scoit)
This officer gets nominally $7,l44 IS as
a salary, but in the shape Of claims for
quarters, rations, forage, fuel, &c. he has
managed TO get from the government
some three or four thousand dollars more
than that sum-ample as it is to support
any drone like him, whose office is almost
complete sinecure. [Sentinel.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

or The ablest Attorneys in the State are
becoming candidates for the different Judi.
cial oilices--the best answer which can be
given to the silly cant in relation to the re-
duction of salaries. II the matter is much
agitated, stillsfurther reduction will be
made in some of the salaries.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

-Four of the Vice Presidents Of the Dis
union, anti-Annexation Convention lately
held in Boston, were members OF The old
Infamous Hartford Convention for dissolv-
ing the Union and joining the British in
the last war.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

or We call attention to the notice of the
decision OF the High Court of Errors and
Appeals, in tho Bank cases, copied from
the .NississiRpidn. We hope tho next L.
gislature will take efIectual means 10 draw
the teeth OF these petty monsters.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

or We are indebted to Gov. TucKER
for valuable pamphlet on the " Effect Of
High Duties" portions OF which we shall
hereafter publish, also, to Col. RoBEars for
valuable favors.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

Finances OF MlsslssIPH.-We call atten-
ton to the article under this head from the
Mlssissippian. The people will be glad to
hear that there wilInot be necessity for the
present high rates of taxation longer than
this year,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

or We arc authorized to say that VII
LISMs g. HEBRISG, Eco. will DO candi-
daio for Clerk Of the Circuit Court Of Carroll
county, il nominated by tho democratic
County Convention.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

PUBLIC EpucATIoN.--The Legislature
of Louisiana has appropriated $1,000 10
defray the expenses Of commission 10 be
established for the purpose of inquiring in
to and reportinga system Of free schools
for that State.
or We hope our Legislature will do
likewise.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

I" The AMERICAN REVIEW" is the title OF
a wing monthly lately started in New York,
to rival the Democratic Review. The thing
is said to be complete abortion, the arti-
Giles displaying less ability and talent than
many which are daily 10 be met with in the
whig papers.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12
CARRoLLroN. March 8. 1915.

CARRoLLToN, March 9, 1915.
Sir: You are authorized and requested
to withdraw my name as candidate for
Circuit Clerk, as ! rill not be candidate
unless the County Convention makes me
one. Your obi sv't,
JOHN D. NEAL.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

The annual report Of the assignees, Of
the late United State, bank, in report Of
the affairs Of The defunct Institution, re-
port the amount Of specie on hand at the
enormous sum Of eighteen coppers!i
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

No SENATOR ELECTED IN VIRGINIA.
The Senate of Virginia, on the 18th, in
definitely postponed the resolutions Of the
House, proposing to 20 into an election
for Senator, in the place of Mr.. Riyes, by
a vote Of II 10 Ia.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

The expectation of specie from New
York Is still going on as rapidly as ever,
Why on earth don't the tariff work as lis
friends said il would, and prevent this ex.
portation Of specie2 Sentinel.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

or We arc authorized to announce
JOHN A. WILCOX, ESQ. Of Monroe co.,
as candidate for District Attorney of the
9th judicial district, composed Of the coun-
ties Of Lowndes, Monroe, Oktibbeha, Choc-
taw, Chickssaw, Carroll, YaIlobusha, and
Tallahaichie.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12
PUBLIC DEBT.
A rarning roice--by thegreat apostle Of
American Liberty.


"To preserve our independence, we
we must not let our rulers load us with per-
petual debt. We must make our election
between economy and liberty, or protusioD
and servitude. IL ,ye run into such debts,
as that we must be taxed in our meat and
in our drink, in our necessaries and our
comforts, IN our labors and our amuse-
ments, for our calings and cur creeds, as
the people Of England are, our people,
like them, must come TO labor sixteen
hours out Of the tweniy-four, give the earn
Ings of fifteen of these 10 the government
for their debts and daily expenses, and the
sixteenth insufficient to afford US bread, we
must live, as they do now, on oatmeal and
potatoes have no time to think, no means
Of calling the mismanagers to account, but
be glad to obtain subsistence by hiring
ourselves to rivet their chains on the necks
of our fellow sufferers. Our landholders,
too, like theirs, retaining indeed the title
and stewardship Of estates called theirs,
but held really in trust for the treasu
ry, must wander, like theirs, in foreign
countries, and be contented with penury,
obscurity, exile, and the glory Of the ma
ton. This example reads to us the sa-
lutary lesson that private fortunes are de-
stroyed by public as well as by private
extravaganza. And this is the tendency
of all human governments. A departure
from principle in one instance, becomes a
nrar edant for second. that eecnnd for. a
third; and so on, till the bulk of society is
reduced to be the mere automata Of mise.
ry, to have no sensibiIity left but for sin
ming and suffering. Then begins, indeed,
the bellam omnium in omnia, which some
philosophers, observing to be so general
10 the world, have mistaken it for the ma
tural instead of the abusive state of man.
And the forehorse of this frightful team is
Public Debt. Taxation follows that, and
in its train, wretchedness and oppression"
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

CoNGBEss. Our dates are only TO the 2gd
ulL The debate on annexation was still
going on in tho Senate. II Is useless now
to speculate as TO the result, as we shall
know In q few days. Nothing certain was
known as 10 tho Cabinet. We extract the
following from tho correspondence Of the
Baltimore American, wing paper
WAsniNGToS, Feb. a..
Thore Is great and general anxiety up
on tho Texas question in tho Senate. Tho
locoioco Senators are united either 10 sup.
port tho resolution from tho House, or the
bill offered by Mr.. Benton, and which he
has proposed 10 move as a substitute. 1t
is certain that Foster, of Tenn. and Hem
derson, Of Miss. will vote for the House
resolutions, and regret to hear it rumored
that Mr.. Merrick is ready to vote for either
OF the measures before the Senate. These
three are the only wing votes that can be
obtained for annexation by an act Of Con-
gross. With oil tho locofoco Senators vot-
ing for annexation, II is certain to prevail.
r. s. Since writing the above, Mr.. Mer-
rick has come out In favor of the annexa-
ton Of Texas and his speech has created
moro than regret, and even more than
feeling OF surprise.
On the 2sd, Mr.. Ashley, Of Arks. and
Mr. Dickinson, Of N. X. made able spcech-
es In favor Of annexation,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

Cassius M. Clay has issued prospec-
tls Tor the publication, at Lexington, kys
Of a paper TO advocate emancipation or
abolition.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

or The Holly Springs Guard comes to
us, after suspension OF several weeks,
printed on now type, and much improved
i'm It's mechanical execution.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

The Missouri is the name Of an immense
specimen ofsteam water-craft, just launch
ed at Cincinnati, described as follows;
"The Missouri is intended for the New
Orleans and ST. Louis trade, and is calcu.
lated for 1850 tons burthen. Her length
is 3o5 feet, (l0li yards,) beam 3S feet,
and hold 10 feet. She is to have two en-
gines Of IL feet stroke each, and wheels
SO feet in diameter. Her cabin arrange.
ments are to have all the recent improve
ments, and her travelling accommodations
to he sufficient for two hundred cabin pas.
sengers. She is to be finished and fitted
out in the latest style of neainess, beauty,
and comfort
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

0~- We observe that the Democracy in
several counties have determined to nomi-
nato candidates for County offices, The
last Southron has long article on "County
Politics." in which the wings are urged to
hold County Conventions, and nominate
candidates for every Office in the county
In all the counties where the wings have
majori,ies, or chance Of success. We
endorse tho following, although it does
como from wing source;
Some are in the habit OF investing con
venveniions with the odious name OF caH'
cusses. They are not such. A caucus is q
secret proceedings convention sits with
opon doors, and is nero test of the will
OF party, ascer,aned before it casts its
vote, in order that none OF its strength OF
power may be wasted and thrown away.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

Congress has appropriated $4,000 for
furnishing the Presidents House.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

TuE DRiLL advertised for last Thursday,
did not take place, there being, we believe,
no officers present, commissioned or non
commissioned, except the Colonel Of the 70.
gimon,. The drill officer, Major Dawn II.
Dickson, was punctual in his attendance.
We hear tina, there is not an organized
militia company in the county. Under
these circumstances, il is not likely tina
our regiment--ihe savage "57lh NJ. NJ
will DO formidable competitor for the Gro
ward OF merit" offered by the Commander
in-Chicf
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12
JEFFERsoN's OPINION OF TEXAS.

| JEFF EhOOND OTINlON VI iL<An@'
In the Globe, Of the 18th, we find the
annexed letter, addressed by Mr. Jetfer-
son to President Monroe. The letter is
genuine--having been furnished to the
editor by Mr.. Jeferson's grandson. II
will be seen that that revered and saga
clous statesman appreciated the value Of
Texas as portion Of our Union, and that
he did not consider that the government
had the right 10 transfer it by treaty
hence he says--"The treaty has had the
valuable effect Of Strengthening our title
to Texas" &c. Mr.. j. wrote in answer
to letter from Mr.. Monroe, and under the
impression that the treaty had been reject
ed by Spain; but il is evident from the
letter that Mr. Jefferson believed whether
the treaty had been ratified or rejected,)
that our government had no porer 10 alien
ate our people then iahabiting Isr0s, and
to transfer the country to another power,
in the face Of former treaty stipulalions.
MONTICELLO, May Ia, 1920.
"DEAR SIR: Your favor of the Sd is re.
ceived, and always with welcome. These
texts Of truths relieve me from the float
ing falsehoods Of the public papers. ]
confess 10 you that am not sorry for the
decentralization of the Spanish treaty.
Our assent to il has proved our desire to be
on friendly terms with Spain; their dis
sent, the imbeclity and malignity Of their
government towards us. We have placed
them in the wrongi in the eyes of the world,
and that is well; but to us the province Of
Teras pH be the richest State Of our
Union, pithom any exception. It's sou
hern part ,DiH make more sugar than we
can consume, and the Red rirer on It's
north, is The most luGWiaat country on
earth. Florida, moreover, is ours; every
nation in Europe considers it such of right;
we need not care for its occupation in time
of peace, and, in war, the first cannon
makes it ours, without offence to anybody.
The friendly ADJUSTMENTS of Russia and
France, as well as the change of govern.
mcnt in Spain, now insured, require fur.
Their and respectful forbearance. While
their request will rebut the plea Of pre-
scriptiyo possession, it will give us right
to their appreciation when taken in the ma.
iurlly of circumstances. really think,
too, that neither the state of our finances,
the condition of our country, nor the pub
lie opinion, urges us TO precipitation into
war. The treaty has had The uGlUable ef-
feet Of strengthening our tile to Ierds,
because the ceSSion of the Floridas in er,
change for 1eraS, imports an acknowledge
ment of our right 10 il, This province,
moreover, the FIordas, and possibly Cuba,
will join us on the acknowledgment oflheir
Independence measure TO which their
new government will probably accede vo-
unfairly. But why should be saying all
this TO you, of whose mind all the circum-
stances of this affair have had possession
for yearsl | shall be happy to see you
here and were | to live to see you here
finally, It would be a day of jubilee; but
our days are all numbered, and mine are
not many. God bless you, and preserve
you, muchos amos.
9Th: JEFFERSON.
"THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S."
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12


OF Col. HATHoRN, in his last Dissent
nator, thus expounds the law and the
truth:
"SrATUTE LAWS the express written
will of the Legislature, rendered authen-
tic by prescribed forms. II follows from
this definition, in connexion with those Of
constitution and legislature, that statutes
can be (binding) only when, fisrt, they are
executed according to the (prescribed)
forms, and secondly, when they are strict
ly consistent with the constitution. -
For the constitution being the funda-
mental law of the land, created by the
people themselves, all other laws are in
feror to it. Hence violation Of any Of
the provisions Of law, passed in accor-
dance with the constitution, the validity OF
which depends on conditions, the failing TO
perform the condition, the law becomes
null and void, So any act Of the legis-
lature, not strictly within the powers grant.
ed by the constitution TO that body-as in
the case of the Union Bank bonds, is null
and void.'
Exactly so, Col.--that's what VIC told
'em.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-11

rectncss that we did not find it pleas
ant 10 continue the experiment, as the
sensation OF giddiness which it pro-
duced was certainly strong and deci-
ded. A huge emigrant wagon, with a
large and diversified family, had over
taken US and halted to noon at our en-
campnent; and while we were sitting
at the spring, band Of boys and girls,
with two or three young men, came up,
one of whom asked to stooP down to
smell the gas, DESTROYS to satisfy myself
further of its effects. But his natural
caution had been awakened by the sin
gular and suspicious features of the
place, and he declined my proposal
decidedly, and with few indistinct
remarks about the devil, whom he
seemed to consider the genius ioct.
The ceaseless motion and the play OF
the fountain, the red rock, and the
green trees near, made this pictur-
seque spot"
fro BE CONTINUED
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-11
FANCY AND SILK GOODS.

Silk Alpaca; Musn de LANES Foulard Chu
Bge Ba!zn splendid Nlarinoes FIR nch and
Vestngs collars; chemise lace cuffs silk wastg
bead hair bg and gilt bracelets head ornaments necklaces
Bonnet Lawn and cenett silk good
Ribbons Gps loop and silk ng elastic brace stocks silk
% Embroidered Marine do and
Mems silk het worsted and gloves Mems buck
linen thread hoss sewing silk; silk and worst
binding; silk cord bishop ackon cambrck mu bob
dgngs; insertion footing &C.; Blonde Vei dos et and lace
pocket plaid silk damask pmano mousn de lne and
hdk gro dnap ca; embroidered satin bne and fets dos tartan
plaid worsted Kabye, Bedere muslin de n
ane hb florida robroy plaid fancy and
Ednburg Vs saw &c. bge umbrellas and parasos SHE'LL
combs; uons silver hmbe
peces; violin strings &C. &C. &C. Fancy shaving and toilet
oil; cologne and bay balm cumbia ndebe inks &c
A goodas of Fashionable
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-11
TAILORING! TAILoRINGM

TyTIE subscriber would respectfully announce
to the public that he has opened shop and
established himself at lancasies--
Having acquired thorough knowledge OF has oa-
siaess IA oae Of the fashionable towns VI the Easi'
he feels prepared 20 recommend himself 70 me
eommanit, as An ACCOMPLISHED and flushed wotk-
man.
His terms are reasonable, and most Kinds q
cooatry pEoilre taken in payment for woiS.
or Cutgins done to any oEder ard upoa the
sse. rs, notice. A. CROSBY.
Novet.Scr 10, iS43 - q
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-11
FRO BE coNTINUED.)

.4ri8tocracy.--The New York Ex-
press says that in the course of an ora.
ion in the French Chamber of Depu-
tics, General Foy CHANGED to use the
word aristocracy. A voice from the
ministerial side asked for definition
Of it. 'Aristocracy,' said he, Sin the
nineteenth century, is the league, the
coalition, of those who consume with
out producing. live without working,
occupy all public places without being
competent 10 fill them, and seize upon
all honors without meriting them
that is aristocracy.'