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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26

or We observe the names of the follow
ing gentlemen announced as candidates
for Secretary of the Senate at the ensuing
session of the Legislature: Messrs. J. A..
Wilcox, Of Aberdeen, Geo. Rice Kiger, OF
Grand Gulf, and q. F. Henry. Of Jackson.
And for Clerk of the House of Representa-
tives: Messrs. Sam. Rohrer, of Jackson,
VIM. Barksdale, of Columbus, and Joseph
S. Leake, of Sunfower.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26

DR.. Gw1N AND JACOB THomrsoN.-Th
Oxford Organizer has the following para
graph:
Difficulties have existed between these
gentlemen, but we learn that, by the inter-
ference of mutual friends, they have been
adjusted satisfactorily to both parties.''
Comment is unnecessary, and interro-
4ratories would be imperNnent. Wonder
# Thompson has been dragged down" tc
what he called the degrading level o.
Gwin; or whether the Dr. has discovered
that Jacob has feelings which can be reach
ed otherwise than with cane or COW,
b;desl AS the public were made partie.
TO the quarreA and bored with PonderOu'
columns of hilEingsgate, on either side
Il seems to US that common charity require
that ..these gentlemen should let the pub
lie know yhether they were mutually mis-
taken, or both right.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-03
The Snatorial Election.

Z VIZ remarked in these columns som,
two or three months ago, OH republishing
shs souewha, celebrated communication
Of Hume, the facts sel forth in which
by che way, have not been, nor cannot be
lsprovgd. that we lad no fears that any
considerable portion Of the democratic
members Of The Legislature would prefer
Gen. QulruAN for u S. Senator--a ma
who has been fully identified with the de-
moepey in but TWO elections for twenty
years. We have seen norcason to change
that opinion Recently, however indus
Ifious efforts have been made to put forth
and magnify tho extremely small claim this
gentleman has upon the democratic party
for lis confidence and honors. Several
presses have been so engaged Of late
among thcm the oxford Organizer, whose
editor, as We are told, edited a wing paper
at Mcmphs a short time sincei the East
Mississppian, edited by " yeading" de-
mocrat, a cidorte in 40, and bond-payer
in 49, the Padding Clarion, lately pro-
nouncod counterfeit preseninent" by
tho true democracy Of the East the Port
Gibson Correspondent, and probably one
Or two others As an offset 10 all that these
presses, or their correspondents, have said
,r can say in favor of Gon'l Quitman, as
deserving such distinguished honor from
he democratic party, VIC transfer to our
columns tile following weI-trmed article
rom the last Holly Springs Guard, the
entiments Of which viii meet the appro-
'al Of nine-tenths Of the democracy of the
State, If eeventh-hour adherents, differ
ng with the party on great and essential
questions, are to be rewarded with its high.
.st honors, over those who have always
zen true, faithful, and consistent, then in
Iced is the party ascendancy not worth
Preserving.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-03

A Vino ARGUMEvr--A paragraph is 60
ing the rounds Of the wing papers, 1--WE
find it in tho Vicksburg IntelIlgoncer,)
commencing as follows;
The rise Of Fiour,--Tho riso in tho
price Of -four, naturally subject Of great
interest and importance in this country,
says the Philadelphia North American, al-
iords an added evidence Of the healthful
influences OF tho Tariff"
Thai is TO say, the failure Of tho wheat
crops in Great Britain, belgium, Russia,
and other European counties, is one Of the
fruits Of the magical, woodworking Ia
riff, The wing ogcans and stump.orators
may now make an entry in their note books
in this wise .Nem,--IIigh tariff taxation
Of American farmers sure to produce fail
uro Of European farmers crops. Like the
quack Doctors mcmoranda---"R behring's
cure Scolchman of lever--bul Kill a
Frenchman," What next from the polti-
cal quacksl
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-03
ruE rnrsIpENf's ORGAN GRINDER.

Many honest democrats are Of opinion
that the ancient old twaddlor who grinds
"the official organ at Che Federal city,
should be allowed to return to his belov.
ed Virginia" Our contemporary Of the
ViekSbarg Sentinel, in the paragraph be-.
low, shows up his crnging yenaIily in Il
proper munner;
awe learn from wing paper that Mr..
'Turney is charged with DETECTION from
the democratic ranks, and with an inten.
ton to enter those of the opposition. We
have not the slightest doubt--and we
mako haste 10 say this, even in advance
'of Mr., Turney's promised vindicaiion---
'that Mr. Turney is sound democrat, and
'will SO approve himself Oar accounts
from Nashville leave us no doubt or APP.
prehenslon upon the matter"
[Vashiagion Union,
Mr. Richie chooses TO say that he has
heard this charge from n rhig paper. He
is an old nctIclan, and knows the effect o /,
these sort of tricks. II seems to us, how.
over, That when the whole democratic press
Of Tennessee is blazing with indignation
at the base treason which has been prac.
ticed on their party, he might have seen
seen something on the subject in demo-
cratic paper. His "accounls from Nash.
vllle,n too, must be very different from any
in circulation there, where tho charge in
question has nercr been conradicied, il
thoy leave him mo doubt or apprehension
in the matterN But never nj nd this
/" Mako haste,n Oh, yes, max hastem
somebody else might get before you, an 4
puh away, even in advance Of any vindi-
cation Bad as he may be, traitor though
he ho, 'Furney WIZ have vote for pnn,or;
and slA corn " tho RICH, time has great
elect Sestiaci
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-03

ABoUr THE WEAruTR.-W have had un-
usually cold, freezing weather for the past
three or four days. On Saturday night and
Sunday snow fell to the depth OF three
inches, an occurrence Unprecedented E" in
the memory Of the oldest inhabiant" so
early in the season, Old Winter is fairly
among us, with his cold embrace and frcez-
ing breath. And yet he is ovail sociabe
visiiant, or rather "the cause that is" ofso-
ciable enjoyment to ALL The wood.cut in
the pictured almanac represents his Majes-
ty the irosl.klng as poor benumbed old
victim Of penury and cold, making a faint
attempt to melt the icicles from his beard,
and the snow drit from his gray locks Old
King Lear, exposed bare-headed to the
peltings Of the storm, was an emperor com.
pared to him. To our fancy, old as he is,
no 10 as much like Old King Cole that ioI.
ly old soul" as any other two relations of
collateral consanguinily and similar tastes,
What untold comforts aud Joyous days o.
trolieking does his reign bring to the we'll
to.do ia the world What feasts at night,
with luscious oysters and sparkling glass.
es o'erlowing with the best of cheer. Aud
then, to the dwoers in his aVoric haunts,
when for weeks the earth is covered with
its virgin mantle Of white, what rides In
sleighs, with fiirs, and fun, and witty wb.
men And the lttlc children, TOO, bless
their happy hearts, whata season Of Joyous
fesliviiy and registering mirih to them
The parents, too, enjoy their irosde com
fort and social converse, of which the heart
of a bachelor knows nothing, nor can his
Imagination conceive, lone man as he is,
with no one to say 4" God bless YOU when
he snezeso' nights. But even for the ba.
cheor, what desirable season! what long
evenings with his books, II no Be studi.
ously inclined--whai times for libalions of
+" something hot" and philosophic puiiings
o. the fragrant weed Old Winters reign
is not a "reign Of terror save to the des.
,itute, The housolcss and homeless--orI
whom there be none among US, aud whom
God ply everywhere. Tho picture in tho
almanac is caricomrc Of the cheerful, 10.
vialold frosl-king,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-03

ErEerlos TAHlB,--Wo puhllah ipil ia-
bio o. The volo Hof members % Congress.
Tho return 81 iho gola lof Governor rom
some o. The counties waa soni sea'cdi no,
to No opepod uniil iho meeting 81 ibe Le-
glslamro, and hence ouF exchanges 'mu
iha scar of government ia hoi give ,Itr ba
vote ior Governor A complete Iis, 81 ibo
members Of the Legislature eEosp, Ban.
cock co... wiii Be found on our iHt page.
B. S. Leonard, asma .he representative
from Hancock
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-03

Tns Wuas ASH rH Ogmos QUESTION:.
--lo DE reign 90 paper ereda aai paper
bondage, ne properly aad labor q ths peo-
no mougagad % 'orasu lndmoasaw
aai banhov of lho payment % some two
han3fed m.Hono 81 do.lafu Smio laaa,
contracted ior .le banoii 81 wIil gbscua-
,ors, ,ht failure oi whose ax,mmgaat and
arIhsh aebemcs, oas,d upon me- som4aa
crodt ep5la5 stnoiA devastation ara ra-
IN. FeaBultbal lhe ncop,h would ao' Subj
mji 20 lh5 coordinate 'aSaton necessary 10
psy ulats on rais mHaaas sum, but
soa.a sfpualaio iha spectators, iheir
seHfuts, aod haniagg, aaa with tho uiti-
uate sn Co aHrt again che reign of pa.
FtF pagdhlon. o eroF1 iion was made by
'sad'ns whirs ana found extensive favor
sib lbaJ assy, under lhe name Of As
ampaaa by ao General Government, To-
mortgage 10 the iundnaBgen tho Pablo
l.aa IS. The common domain and ihe inbe-
saaree and home Of generations yet I'M
born TbcNY, News mentions fact in
tlis connection, hehy Characteristic Of the
ito.uss Of large portion OF
tho wh0g party A wing committee was
raised in the memorable hard-oidor whIg
Congress, to report upon the proposed As.
scheme, In preparing a report,
reference was had to the commissioner OFF,
he land Office, relative to The quantity of
vacant land owned by the government. In :
lnswer, he submitted a total statement em-
racing that portion Of Oregon south of 40
ieg.---the line the wings are now willing
o concede to the arrogant claims Of Great ,
also a statement Of the total S
up 10 54.4O, the whole extent Of our pos /
essions on the Pacific. What did. this
ghg committed They assumed in their
epou that the American title was clear 3
nd unquestionable' to the utmost extent d
lamod by our government The ques- =
ion then was between the American peo
lie and European stock. jobbers, and these
atrios could insist upon tho full limits Of
he National territory, which they endea-
ored TO seize upon and mortgage forever b
low the question is between the British a
government and the American people, and /,
hey decide against the justice Of our claim, I
nd in favor Of British protensIons The
country they sought to mortgage to "rovivo !
redt" and rasuscitato speculation, they :,
low say never did belong to the U. States.
they would have violated the Constitution a
nd usurpcd right to seize il for the bcne- q
It Of the rag barons and fundmongers, but
ghen the honor and interests of our own /,
oopIo are at stake, they yield to a foreign n
ower are willing to surrender it at the a
rst demand, and tell Of the barbarous hor- 4
ors Of war, and the recilessness of Mr. y
ok and the democracy Out upon such ),
oublo-disJiled treason, 4
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-03

CONVENTION or PHYsIclANs,--A Conven-
ton of the Physicians OF Mississippi is TO
DO holden at Jackson on the Cd Monday Of
January, to concert measures 80 promote
the interests and elevate the character Of
tho profession" The practicing physicians
Of each county are invited to send dele
gates, and we observe that meetings have
been called in several counties for that
purpose.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-03

very iHtclSetlhE lbttti nun III ~oSHtA'
setting forth very clearly, and from At
thentic documents, the interest Of ceItai
English holders Of Mexican bonds, in tn
territory of California. All aulhorilatiy
information upon his subject derives spC
cial importance from the unusual and yer
marked degree in which the attention {
fereign nations is at present directed tc
ward this rich, ungoyerncd, and prospec
lively important section Of the Wesler
Pacific coast.
We have given copious extracts from
the communications Of the Mexican cor
respondent of the London Times, in whicI
the policy of converting California into
British possession is very forcibly anC
earnestly urged, mainly on the ground tina
lnno other way can it be prevented fIon
falling into the hands of the United States
and thus making the American Govern
ment absolutely master, not only of the
continent, but Of the vast and increasing
commerce between Eastern Asia and the
rest Of the world Mr.. Cushing, in his
letter, gave brief, but significant, extract
from an English work, published in 1889,
in which the policy of purchasing Cali
lornin by Il surrender Of all British claims
upon Mexico, was strongly urged upon
substantially tho snme Grounds. The work
quoted from IS the ire9tise Of Mr.. Alex
nnder Forbes. published in London. but
never reprinted in this country. In this
work. Mr.. Forbes Drelaees The suggestion
copied by Mr. Cpshino. wub the following
speculati5ns. which are worthy of attention:
j" The want of freouent communication
win Mexico renders il auto uncertnin
what NAV at present Gnne ls34l he lbe
state Of California b2t if is at leost eyi.
dent now. if there was anv doubt former.
liz. that il is at This monet in state which
cannot nreyent its being taken p,ssession
of bv any foreign force which may pre-
sent itself. The British Government seem
lately to have had some suspicion that
California would be encroacbed upon. if
not taken entire possession Of by the Rus
slams who are settled So close upon lis
Northern frontier. bu, bv latest accounts
no encroacbment has been made. nor has
any augmentation been made either in the
amy 80 ~ r 70 ~ ~. = ',aIo oi'''oi - ,o
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, H., .'''''' T Ig,9 NC uapseI uoes NV nc
W. Iii - c a"o'.'g' le9'.eSs, Gntoi
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10 Toa so aoo,i ~ ~ oG'ehu '.'e',
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''oi L u's'ui' ','ail ~ nuss'a,!s, w y
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y ''',,o '''o ! a',u Ivy d'o "''9IJy
w. NJ a.qu","'ou WV" t'o 'ou'e' ~
, u ""'' S 'oa% ''"J y en''s rI'sy"
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'''1'"'O "iN""S VI preventing ColIoIhia
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-03

Or Late accounts cd ila cessna maasc,
are ang higg sd. favorable. II tboaEhi
ihe price VIII continue 10 decline. Plant
em viii % well 90 make early sales, from
present prospects.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-03

or John M'pherson Borien has been
reelected Senator from Georgia to I'LL the
vacancy occasioned by his own resigna-
ton. llo had been repudiatod by caucus
of the wing members of the legislature, bu,
by force Of working and intrigue was
reinslated in the affections of his wing
brethren.
SIXTH JUDICIAL Drsrmcr.-Under the
new arrangement the Courts in this Dis
trict will be held as follows:
Talahdichie--3d Mondays in February and
August, days
YaiobRsha--ith Mon. February and Au-
gust, - days.
Chocia,e--ed Mon. March and Sept --l2.
Chickdsd0--4th do do lie.
OkHbbcha--lst Mon. after 4lh Mon. March
and September, 9 days.
LoicHdes--2d Mon, after 4th Mon: March
aud September, ~ days.
Mond. after 4lh Mond. March
and September, 2 days.
CaToR-2d Mondays Of May and Novem-
Der, - days.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-03

Col. SAN. B0uEEB Is announced In The
MississiPpian az a candidate for Clerk of the
House OF Representatives 81 It's approach
ing session. The Col. is gallant fellow
and tried democrat, and would make an OK
celeni officer. We wish him success.
Free Trdder.
So DO We. Not the least recommends.
ton for Mr.. Rohrer, is the fact that be is a
regular bred "typo," and Of course ft for
any station.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-03

JuDaE or TBE Hon CouRr.-Roturns Of
the late election from all the counties OF the
Sd district except Tallahatchie, show the
following aggregates
For Alexander NJ. Clayton, q, I0,4I2
Hendley S. Bennett, =. B,53l
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-03

Congress mel on Monday. We may
expect 10 receive the Presidents annual
message IN ten or twelve days.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-03

The Union aonlradicis, on AUTHORITY
from the Navy Department, the report lna'
the frigaie United States is destined 10y
the Mediterranean. There is now no unli'
ed States vessel in that sea; fact ~ no
means insignificant, considering that pr
fish iorircsses lock up the entrance Y.
completely. It seems, at all events lno'
the Department is not 10 be caught nap
ping. [BdIetia'
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-03

In less than sixty days, exchanges will
be against every country in Europe, and
in favor Of America. In that lime our
bread slufs will hold the clasp u every
pocket book in the monarchical world'
Instead OF American funds selling alta dis
count Of 5 per cent, they will bear pre-
MUM Of 10, difference Of Is per ceal'
in favor Of those merchants who do ihelf
trading with the old world. That sccb a
state of things will be productive Of The
greatest good to the United States, We
cannot doubt for a moment, If we are
not mistaken, next year will be the besi
one for America, and The worst one iol
Europe that Time ever unrolled.
Lon Coarist
The New York herald., 1845-12-05
RIVER HEAD, Suffolk Co., L. L., } Dec. 3.
Symptoms of Wreck

Sheriff Henry, Of suffolk county, has Just In
formed me that ne has recovered five bales OF cot
ton, marked near can be ascertalned, (E. Al
The cotton was picked up on the Long Island shere,
the Sound, few miles north OF River Head and has
either been thrown lost overheard, or may be part
OF he ca 20 of q wrecked vessel.
There is no doubt that more bales have come ashore
in the same neighbornood MOI yet discovered although
the sheriff has spared no exeruons tnIough MS a.ss
tants, to detect all that has been iound
notice in your widely circulated mercantile sheet,
NAV lead TO the discovery Of the real owner who can
obtain the property onoe by proving its identity and
pay ing damages
The New York herald., 1845-12-05

"The Whole OF Oregon or None."
A Parody upon Burns "Dumfries Volunteers.'') y


A Parody upon Burns I" Dumfriss voluntsers.'D
TuSE-Rise Up and Bar the Door
Does grasping Bull invasion threat
Then let the looms beware, sir
In Oregon they will be met
By men they cannot scare, sir
Columbiss stream shall upward run,
Her mountains dance a ballet,
Ere we permit 4 foreign foe
In Oregon to rally.
Our mortgage covers every inch.
Two score bey ond ave four str, (B4d. 4Om)
Nor to forsclose il shall we finch
BY threat Of foreign war sir
Then let us not. like snarling ours,
On titles be divided,
Till mon who hunt for skins and fuu,
BY grssping, shall decide 1t.
Wen ask for naught but what is right
And truth we'll never stihe;
But to the wrong Wen ns'sr submit
While there's Western ride.
II South TO North will still be true,
As the North was true to Texas,
Thsir interference they shall rue,
Who cross the sea to vex US.
Our Flag that waves North. South, and West,
Perhaps q stich may drop int,
But dell foreign tailoring pest
Shall ever scissors pop int.
II won Of old and still II wins,
And where's the dogs who'd rsnd II 2
By Heaven. their stripp'd and wsll-tannd skins
Shall patches be to mend IT,
The wretch, who, under foreign threat,
Would show the craven feather
And the wretch who'd yield his country q right
May they be damn'd together.
Well shout and sing-CoLuMBIA HAIL
And then we'll shout for OREGON
And If the Lion cock his tail,
Wen twist it till he roar again.
The New York herald., 1845-12-05

New HAVEN, Dec. 3, lS45.
Stage Accident Travelling the II. and ~. II.
Raaroad-Democratic Convention.
The Providence and Hartford stage, with nine
passengers inside and tour outside, upset last
ming, when within a couple OF miles OF Klngsbury
tavern, in Manchester. lhc cause was the fost
board hitting backs Of the wheel horses setting then
and the leaders running The stage was coming down
hill at the time, and very heavily laden in 'front.'
with scarcely any baggage at the back NEST Of pas
sengers being delegates the N. H. Convention. The
driver lost ali his esm-and in descending
hill they sheered little which the stage.
Almost all the passengers were badly bruised "a lady
had her head severely cut one gentleman Mr. JOSHUA
TiLpEr, merchant OF New York city, was so much in
jured that he could not continue his journey and was
lett at Kingsburys hotel his injuries are not deemed
serious although they bad one Leg 1t is thought
broken The wheel horses are ruined, and the stage
badly damaged.
From Hartford, we took the cars at quarter before
eleven o'clock hatpast three o'clock arrived at
New Hsven-thus making the passage OF 80 miles by
Railroad in four hours fifteen minutes for which
we have to pay the exorbitant price OF 81 o0. The
morning up from New Haven to Hartford was four
hours lacking i've minutes. The down train from
Springfield to Hartford two hours-distsnce 26
miles If such travelling, at those extoronsts charges,
is not imposition on the public, then Caleb don't
know how to discount notes.
The New York herald., 1845-12-05

BALTIMORE AND WILMINGTON PAcKETs.-It will
doubtless be gratifying to the business community
learn the efforts recently made to establish re
gular line of Packets between Baltimore and Whining.
ton ~ c., have been successful and that the vessels
will be built and put the line by the 10Th Of February
ist of March next Is in contemplation to extend
points In North Carolina, and TO Mobile which, it Is be-
lsvsd, will Be accomplished during the ensuing year
The New York herald., 1845-12-05
A. DoDWoRTH's DANCING SCHOOL.

N. DODW Oh . DANClNG SChOOL.
"A Lien DODWORTH would beg leave inform his
Friends that i is h. intention TO comm,nce Private
day aftemoon Oct 2oth From his long connex with the
Dancing world. and having availed himself Of srucons
Paul Tasi9ni and o,he o. like celebryhs feels ~ At he
education will certainly him great advantage
at present 10 the profession Be that those who IA
vo him with their patronage rely upon acquing
and fashionable style Of Dencng.
TERMS.
Quarter OF Lessons, including the Quadrillc, Waltz
Gaopc and rolka.; ......... ..........si $40 90
Days aud Hours Of Tuition.
On Monday and Thursdays, at o'clock for Ladies and
Misses over 10 years Of age.
On Wednesday and Saturday, ocisck for Misses and
Boys under 10 years Of sge-and
On Monday Wednesday, Thursday aud satr rday for Gen.
tlemep, al o'clock r. M
second Class will be formed from 10 TO- IL, those who
cannot attend earlier.
Private Lessons given other hous, either the
dence Of the pupil or at the school o2l lm-rc
STAINED GLASS,
VARIOUS 'irs' and eolor e9S,ssx bsRa nd for sale
M im'ne Nrssi ~sst, sp saiss,
The New York herald., 1845-12-05
DANCING ACADEMY.
SHAKESPEARE HOTEL, CORNER or DUANE AND

MIR. q; ROBERTs0N respectfully informs Lis friends
1 and the public that he has opened classes the above
rooms or giving Instructions the various modes OF dancing
DAYS o. ednesday. and Saturday, from M
ior ladies' aud masters under and from NJ Tor gem
tlemep private class for ladies' from r NJ Assem-
bss Will take place semmonthly-scholars free season
tickets So he above rooms have been newly painted and
r.htted most elegant style and Mr. r. nsures parents
and guardians that effort be used TO add the
Tort oi pupils while at school, Those wishing to subscribe
will please call as above.
Mr. X will give his FIRST Grand Ball of the Mon
day Dec ~ Tickets 81 for gentleman and his ladies' to be
had At the Class Rooms or at Mr. RS, ITO Canal street