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The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-11

Ii is high time to arrest the report which has
been so current in the wing papers for several
days. Ii has assumed different phases. At one
time. it was reported in New York, before the al
rival of the Great Western. that the popusition
would be made by the British government.-
Then it was stated in the New York journal
of Commerce. in a letter from this city, that it
was said to be made. Then the speculation ran,
that 1t had been made in consequence of instruc-
tions received by the Great Western. These
versions of reports related to a proposition said to
emanate from Great Britain, to let OREGON re-
main in statu ono for twenty years. and then her
destiny to be decided by the wishes of her in
habitants. We understand that no snch PROPOSE
ton has been made to our Union.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-11

Pa, is Mister Clay got hurt 2''
" No child why do you ask 90
Z" Because the papers say that Mr.. Polk run
against Mr.. Clay, and ! thought i, might have
Knocked him down"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-11

pears to tall INTO a similar policy. Great Britain
was IN tavorof establishing an independent uoyerp-
ment in Texas. The '.London Times,, enC,r.ad
it with all It's power. 1t was for establishing an.
other republic TN our borders, for the puroose ne
balancing the weight and counteractinq the indu-
ence of the United States. For the same reason
too, many Of the English politicians are anxi.us
to cut as off from Oregon, as well as from Cali
fornia, and, indeed, TO cripple Us in all directions
Such, we apprehend, is the spirit of Mr.. Webster
himself If he has made this declaration to Mr.
whitney, he is for cutting US adrift from Oregon,
and inviting her people to erect that country into
an independent republic. How different is this
Telling from the sentiment ascribed to General
Jackson: No compromise (of Oregon) but at
the cannon's mouth !"-JMirror.
we insert in to- days paper the inaugural adj
dress of Gov. Aaron ". Brown. This will be
found to he quite an interesting and valuable doc
ument-Gov. Brown discusses with great brevi-
~ and force the leading political questions which
divide the parties of the day. and recommends in
conclusion the erection of a monument, in this his
adopted state, to the memory of Andrew Jackson,
To be located somewhere on the Mississippi river.
ms suggestion is well worthy of consideration
and we hope will be adopted. There could be
nothing so appropriate as this testimony of graft
tude on the part of the citizens of a State whose
name has been rendered somewhat famous, by the
deeds both military and civil of this gallant chief.
The location too. would be peculiarly appropriate,
as that noble stream has been the scene of many
a well fought battle field under its banner. and
particularly one which will never cease 10 bestow
%unfading laurels upon American arms. Ii is be-
sides a public thoroughfare which is an additional
and very important consideration. We believe
that Memphis would he the best place for its erec-
tion.- Columbia (Te.) Democrat.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05

"Now, BY Sr. PAUL, The WORK CO.'S
BRAvELY oN!''-In he United States Sc
nate, on the 18Th ult-, E. II. Foster, Wig
Senator from Tennessee, introduced Joint
resolutions for the Annexation OF Texas,
and declared himself in favor OF the mea-
sure. He said
" He had duty TO perform double
duty-a duty to himself, and n duty u
that portion Of the people Of the United
States whose commission he wore.
The subject Of annexation
presented to the decision Of Congress a
great matter. Its gravity and Importance
could not be mistaken BY any rejecting
mind. In his faithful opinion, il involves
the harmony Of the nation, If not its To-
reign peace; and unless it should be for.
tunately adjusted, it would, in all proba.
biliIy, in some consequences not very re,
mote, lead to a dissolution of the Uaioa
He favored u union of the twc
Republics on just and proper principle.
alone, as he hoped and believed; but AT tbs
same time, he did not wish or inlend I,
conceal the sympathies that mingled with
and no doubt fortified and encouraged, hi
opinions. Texas, if he had been right,
informed, was indebted 10 his own noble
gallant, and generous State for large frac
ton of her population. probably one-tenth
He professed TO have heart, he said. an.
he hoped it would always be filled viii
enough of human beneyolence 10 enabl
him to think kindly of those who had one
been his friends and neighbOrS," Sc.
Hon. Milton Brown, wh;g, member q
the House from the same State, follOwet
the lead of Mr.. Foster the next day.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05

blood, should both be needed, TO arrest
Mexican barbarty.
Ny conclusions are, then: that IT IS both
wise and lawful to accede 10 the wishes OF
Texas, and incorporate that country into
our Union; and that, ill that incorporation
is consummated, il is our duty TO protest.
and if need be to protect Texas, agains; all
violations of international law, with which
she has been menaced. The custom OF
nations permits this course; our national
honor demands it. Boldness and PLAIN
dealing, chastened by prudent foresight
are a nations best resource against To-
reign encroachment; her surest means TO
avert the calamites OF war. Boldly, then,
and without reserve, let us meet this ques-
lion. Let us annex Texas at once. The
liberal portion of the world will approve,
the rest will acquiesce; and, in ten years,
the wonder will be, not that Texas has set
tied quietly down into an integral portion
of our confederacy; but that men should
ever have been found so blind TO the lnte-
rests of their country as TO oppose her
annexation.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05

NATIONAL lNTELLIGENCER.- there Is
any paper under British influence in this
nation, it is the Intelligencer. We defy
any one to point out any question at issue
between the United States and Great Bril-
tain which has arisen within the last ten
years, on which the Intelligencer failed TO
advocate the British side. The case OF
Mcleod of Canada--the North Eastern
Boundary-the right of search--lndemnl-
ty for American slaves seized at sea by
British vessels--the Oregon question--the
annexation of Texas--are all cases in
point; and on all of these questions the
Intelligencer if it had been in British pay,
could not have more strenuously advoca-
ted the wishes and views of Great Britain.
We verify believe if the mother country
would again lay claim to these states or a
part of them under her old colonial law,
the Inteligencer and his paragon of a
statesman, John Q. Adams, would still be
true to their former course, and find a null
titude Of reasons for the justice and pro-
priety of the claim, and for denouncing
as Jacobinism-SanS cuIOttiSm-LocO FO-
coism-or even foreign O'Connellism-
any opposition to it.
When it is remembered, now, that Mr..
Gales is an Englishman born--how won
derful it is that the Native American pa
pers have not bounced upon these things
How full of meaning is the commentary
on their patriotism afforded by the fact
that this Englishman, Mr.. Gales, with his
British paper--is in close alliance with
their faction-joining with them to perse-
cute and prescribe the refugees here thai
British tyranny has driven from home, but
singing hosannas to the praise Of the ma
chinations of the same Government a.
gainst us? They can see all sorts of dan
ger from Foreign influence, if we admi
those whom foreign tyranny has driver
away, and who come among us for free
dom--but will themselves advocate tht
foreign influence that is really dangerou!
the scheming and interference, not by
individuals that she drives away, but BY
the Government that has always been eli
Their our oppressor or jealous rival
Vicksburg Sentinel.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05

~ The aberdeen .fdrerfiser SAYS thar
g Coalition has been formed between some
leading democrats. and the wings, and
that a full ticket Will Be offered al an carry
day, composed chiefly Of anti-rePudiatns
democrats"
We do not know that this 5 Roi so, and,
for one, we care not If il i So Nativism
seems 10 have died a natural DEATH or a.
least seems to promise but 4 siekly growth
on the soil of Mississippi; the bank, tariff,
and other doctrines of whigsery, never
have obtained the assent OF the people Of
the State, unless the temporary success OF
disguised coonery in 1910 be claimed a.
such nor is there the remOtest possibility
that whiggery, per Sc, will ever be popular
here. 1t is not improbable, then, thar The
wings may endeavor again 10 take adEan-
tage of the difference OF opinion among de-
mocrats on the great question which has
heretofore been involved in our State cleo
tons: nor is it impossible that visions o.
the gilGed festoons Of the national lesisla-
tive chambers, or Of the executive man
sion, may again delude bond-Payins de-
mocrats into seconding their purpose
lending themselves 10 Their uses We
believe that such will net be the ease-tiaf
our contemporary. ike the false shepherd
Sc cries vols when there IS no wolf. bui
should it be so, land the paper from Wh'eh
we have quoted says 4 has evidences e 1l1s
fact,l We have no fears but that large ma
jcrity of the people Of the State vii main-
tain the position heretofore taSen-PsFhaPs
advance a step farther-and thai the al4iea
forces will meet with 4 still more over
whelmning defeat than in the last safe
election.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05

CANDIDATES FOR CoNGREss.-Thel last Eas-
tern Clarion is ''loaded to the guards" with
names for Congressional honors. A cores
pendent, promising that Col. Roberts must
stand aside, suggests Jefferson NJ. Gray
bill, of Jasper, in his place and after re-
marking that Gov. fuckers name will not
be brought before the Convention, recon-
mends Judge Stephen Adams, of Monroe,
in his stead. The claims of Judge Adams
are also urged in an editorial Jefferson
Davis, of Warren, is proposed in place OF
Mr.. Hammett. Jacob Thompson, alone, to
be re-nominated.
Candidates will be plenty as blackberries,
and from the naaterieL at the service of the
democracy, strong ticket may be formed.
Let their merits be freely canvassed. the
will of the people fairly carried out, and
good men and true will be selected.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05

Civilization is merely in its infancy
when it requires the energies of the mind,
and the physical powers of the body, to be
exhausted by continued fatigue for a mere
pittance Of subsistence. The state to
which the operatives of England have
been reduced by the political institutions
of the country, and the tyrannical edicts
of the capitalists who control its laboring
population, ought to be a beacon of the
dangers which threaten the same class in
this country. State Legislatures are be.
sieged by applicants for chartered mono.
poles, and the Hobbies of Congress for acts
of special protection These lords of the
loom have attained their end But does it
afford protection to those by whose labor
they are enriched? Far from it. Since
the passage of the high tariff bill, we find
that oppression has assumed more def
mite form: tyranny has raised its crest
and these hot bed aristocrats have issued
their orders for reduction, instead of in
crease, of wages, even after entering into
contract for specified time before the
expiration of Fhc term; whilst the names
VI lnoSO Interesting ISIndleS VINO would
not submit 10 their acts of oppression, were
posted up as rebels, and information was
forwarded TO the other establishments in
the State, to deprive them of employment
This is the legitimate result of special and
partial legislation. The following is an
extract of circular from one of the Low.
ell girls, addressed TO her sister operatives
upon the subject of the reduction of theil
wages
sit was against the laws of Nature
and of God for them to be confined in the
pent-up air of factory so many hour;
every day, and thus robbed of their con
situations, muscles, and sinews, for small
pitlance, that an immense profit NAV be
made by beings who fare sumptuousl,
every day, and roll along in car of splen
dor through our streets, revelling in iuxu
ry and extravaganza, at the same time
processing the religion of that meek an,
holy Jesus who went about doing good. o
we PharIsees, hypocrtes! how can ye es
cape the damnation of hell"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05
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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05

or In the preceding columns we pub
lish portion of the able and eloquent
speech of Mr.. OWEN, in favor of the An
nexation of Texas. We do the gentle
man land our readers injustice by not pub
fishing the whole speech, and would will
lingly do so if our limits permitted. 1t is
undoubtedly the best speech of the session,
combining irresistible argument with the
most chaste and touching eloquence. Con-
trast the expanded views, the liberal and
enlightened tone, the generous sympathy,
the lofty patriotism, displayed in this effort,
with the contracted, fanaticai, selfish tone
of the speeches on the other side of this
question. And yet, Mr.. Owen is a foreign.
er, and Winthrop, J. @. Adams, &c. not tc
forget " dear Miss Thaxter,'' and Horse.
SHOE Kennedy, are ''natives"! Z
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05

4 Quite an excitement has been created at
Washington by the alledged defalcation OF
the Clerk of the House, c.. McNu.ty.-
At our last dates that officer was in custo-
dy, charged with being in default to the
amount of $42 900. He promised to make
a settlement as soon as his discussing agent
should arrive from New York.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05

MExIco.-It appears that the account we
published last week Of a battle, in which
Santa Anna was defeated and taken prisOn-
er, is without foundation thar al The As,
dates, no battle had been fought. Il seems,
however, that almost the entire pOpulaes
is opposed TO Santa Anna, and thar his
downfall is certain.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05

What has become OF the " State Texa.
Association" Has that useful institution
phi<<ed out, and are we to hear no more Q
San Ildefonso, Fontainbleau, &e.-to hav,
no more heroic war talks, resolves, and %
titions! We verify believe Rosinante
= hobblcd," and turned out 10 grace.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05
THE CONVENTION.

A correspondent of the .Hississippian,
writing from Copiah county, in relation to
the time of holding the Democratic nomi-
mating Convention, says:
sit is perfectly useless 10 talk of meet
ing on the Cd Monday in May, for two or
three strong reasons, which must be appa-
rent to every one who will reflect for a
single moment. First-there are eleven
Judicial Districts in the State, and the Cir
cult Court in some one of the counties in
each of these districts are holden on that
day. Jurors, witnesses, suitors, and men,
bers of the bar of our party, will all have
to attend these courts, many of whom
would probably wish to attend the conven-
ton. SecOndly-there are some fifteen,
twenty, or twenty-five counties in which
the Circuit Courts thereof are holden after
that time. At these courts most of the CT
tiZens will be in attendance, and then will
be the time to hold their primary meetings,
and appoint their delegates. There cannot
will not be meetings of the people in re-
ference to this subject before the circuit
courts are holden. ThirdIy-the large bo-
dy of our party are laboring men, and so
early day will conflict so much with their
will have delegates but from few counties
the cry will be heard that it as but small
" clique" attempting to dictate to the peo-
pie. Let us hold the convention in the
early part of July, when the farmers will
be more at leisure; then We will doubtless
have full meeting, and each and every
portion of the State can be heard. This
cannot be the case if it is holden any time
in May"
The Dollar Democrat says:
We agree with our contemporaries o.
the Mississippi Democrat, the Yazoo De-
mocrat, and Democrats Guide, that it Is
neither expedient nor necessary 10 have
the Convention held at so early period
as May"
We have not seen a single good reason
| advanced why the Convention should bC
held earlier than the first Monday III July
Since we first suggested that time, we have
conversed with many democrats, and al
agree that a general representation from al
the counties cannot be secured at an EARL
er time, and that July is quite soon enough
for beginning the canvass. We hopt
that those who have proposed an Garlic
time, will give due consideration to the rea
sons set forth by the correspondent of tn
Mississippian. General attendance may b
had at meetings held during the approach
ing terms of the Circuit Courts and it Wi
better suit the convenience of all who wi
attend the Convention, to hold it whel
the courts are all over, and the farmer
comparatively at leisure. Let US have
general representation of the whole party
not of few politicians about towns an
villages. We hope the editors of the Mis-
sissippian will act upon the suggestions o
their correspondent, and advocate the frs
Monday of July as the most proper an
convenient time for the assembling of tn
Convention.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05
Extract from letter to ne Editor, 2alsd
&" WASHINGTON CRY, Jan 20, IS45.


WASHINGTON CRY, IAN 30, lS45.
ave want many such papers As yours
The Texas question IS the ab-
sorbing one here the House has been en-
gagged for more than two weeks IN debate
on it, and Will probably bs I week mere.
Some Northern Democrats are against Us,
and some Southern Wings, think, viii 20
for US. / feel tolerably confident thar the
measure will be successful the presen:
Congress. Two, three, or four, Of the Whig
Senators, it is said, have broken loose from
the trammels of Clay, and viii vote fos
Texas and their country Dir. Benton has
come out right side up.
please send your paper 70 my address
at home. Send from the first Ne. ii you can
Yours, most truly.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05

Crr We call attention "a the eommansea-
ton of CA Democrat" in relation &c the
County Convention. Our columns are oPen
TO all democrats who wish 20 express sheiE
views either as 10 the manner, or che
prOpriety, of nominating candidates. Il IS
idle to deny that in nine cases cut Of ten
politics is made the test in these elections,
and we do not believe that worse selections
are made on that account. It's an anoma-
" to hear that democrat : elected 10 any
office in the strong wing counties; while
we can point TO several counties giving
large democratic majorities, where al the
desirable offices are held by wings. Coua-
ty officers WELD an important influence
and for proper direction OF Al least PoE-
ton of this influence, a clear necessity
for political representiOn" always exists
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05

O. A slishs advance las saksa r'aee ia
the Pries 81 eoilea. II Consequences 81 tast
foEeign accounts. Ia Nsu or.eazs. e. sks
Ssh, extreme Prsees feezn II sssI-s-
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05

~ We are authorized to announce
JOHN d. NEAL as a candidate for Pro-
bate Judge of Carroll county, at the No
venfber election.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05

0rTWE are authorized to announce Mai.
JAMES MONEY, as a candidate for re-
election to the office of Treasurer of Car
roll county.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05

O. Il appears '-thess lss,z.i q srsea 80.
in federal NeEmons.'' Pau n esAaa,. a
demOeFai, has beea eiesse1 - Ce-zrres
from the &ih district. en- TIE tAlr1 ma.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05

FEoNrzs SEsrOz---We lare SIRED
the prospectus of a FaRer F-,11zel CO o.
Pub.sAe5 ia Cnisa CO.. AF@zz-s, lg car
cd frisa3 and asssc4,s d. 2. Han. ana
Nr. J. o. SuooE. nah tss tl.e. We lave
known Dir. Han s5ag ana vEe-- Teas e--
DIARY eagariry, ne ua5,>s a. lE-sz- tz-
thusiassic jsv0s'oa = tae Fs.zsrs CT De-
mocsaey ana EsuaI E.slzs, azl vre esl
hisn much success in - asE 1z.le-.ls1s
NF. Hal was ear assee.l-s,,~ .ss- 49,
incredible Psr,s ana acs.3sa=s, .x1s-1 We
intea3 saa1 be gecozle3 az se-a tz---s
siue,l We together klslls1 i.s faze e.. ra-
Itical sEush aloas the aez sa-el u..es ell
French, Md as Araas. ez a. sae .serls .sg
tend, inA2alsl1g lhe 1e=ef- r-zss -es-a e.
Red River. We beast zc-er -az sEesz c
eur jcias s1orss "a thas Szl51L1s rc-lz
OF tle Pc--sie2l vsaeyar1s l1s ws ~. $50
I Ply STATE acsss q tAs sleel5a tae yez- ~
fore We wens thsre, he <A5 < Ele-.sF azs
Is a. the election Sax zazlas a-zr e.
+ press vas la ulosica. tl5s la1rily as
Y completely reversed : and al l1e .ass eass-
ION tie demCcga-ic laier.-y wls So We
settled mp square VIII tas Far=lzsa-=,
pad every man ~ lae. ana s--z uza 4
clear loss o. eigat measl-s t-e ana aa-l
wosS--so say ro,Ains 81 uavs.Es ca q
TAT eoa,, wa1iag. neeS-3ee-. fAr1zgl eses-
1owel swa-nps. Sc. III szeA ~ seFv5ess Ia
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-02-05

Be WATcHFUL.-Our public must re.
collect that the shinplaster, paper-money-
loving party is in power in Tennessee, and
that overbanking follows in their wake,
every where, as his tail does the COON
Our whole Southern country, here on the
river, is flooded with Tennessee money
What are their banks about Things look
suspicious, and we advise our friends to be
watchfuI. TSentinel.