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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07

The FAVORABLE News. The foreign
news by the Cambria is as favorable to all
the great American interests as the most
sangulne could have anticipated. Cotton
has made an important advance based up.
on the IatenesS Of the crop. When the
unquestionable evidence Of its shortness
reaches Europe, a still farther advance
may be anticipated. Indian Corn, it will
be seen, has now taken lis place as a
great article of traffic with England, and
is in steady demand and at increasing
prices. Henceforth it is destined TO be
an article of export from our continent
scarcely second TO Cotton; and the meal
cuable wealth its trade will pour into our
Mississippi Valley will be one of the
first fruits of the progress OF liberal no.
tons and the triumph of the principles o.
the Freedom of Commerce.
Added to all other encouraging circum
Stances, il will be seen that the Money
Markets of England are easy. There il
no drawback to fresh start on caree
of prosperity, and with the assurance O
peace now happily secured between us
The mind can scarcely conceive the i'm
mense strides a lew years will witness il
the prosperous progress of the two great
es: nations of the word-England an
the United States.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07

of the people against return TO high im-
post duties and /" pay as you go" is good
policy for nations as individuals. Time
serving politicians may dread the test OF
the popularity of such a reform but he
who has watched the course of events, and
who believes that majority OF the people
always have the will and the resolution to
do right, will agree with us that a very
large portion of the people are prepared for,
and in favor Of suchrelofm. Let each man
know what he pays for the support of 60
vernment, and most Of the corruptions
which have grown up with our fedora
tive system, will be Topped off-its bless
ings will, indeed, like the dews of heaven
be dispensed upon all alike-all, toe, in
curing equally its burdens.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07
0-EM Mr.. H. &. HALL, of the Volunteers,

or Mr.. H. G HALL, of the Volunteers,
discharged from sickness, reached home on
S9Alrday. He left Matamorass on the 18th
$50 of the Mississippi regiment, Is. of
the Carroll Co., were there sick, Mr.. Jas.
Johnson, of our company, died there on the
18th, the first death since the company
left; others were very low. Capt. How
ard was at Matamoras, quite sick. Mr..
Colburn (reported dead some time since,)
returned with Mr.. Hall.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07

An officer on board the U. S. schooner
Petrol, off Vera Cruz, Aug. %, lS46,
writes 10 the Philadelphia Ledger as fol-
lows:
"If | can Judge correctly, would say
Mexico could not hold out long in "A state
of war Her coast is completely blockaded
by our cruisers. Her commerce, and even
her coasttng trade entirely done up--con-
sequently no revenue from custom house
receipts. As TO a squadron attacking the
castle of Vera Cruz with any degree OF
success, it is out of the question. | had a
talk the other day with an English officer,
who has been through the fortress. He
says it is in the most complete state OF de-
fence. They have the means of heating
one thousand forty two pound shot red hot
in one honr and fifteen minutes! which Is
about as fast as they could fire them.--
; This officer thought, if he had command Of
the Castle with 90 British gunner, that
he would defy the whole British navy
My opinion is, that they could cut ships to
pieces as fast as they neared the castle
If this is its condition OF strength and eth-
cheney, it would cost very dear in the at
, tempt to carry it. They are suffering
: with sicknese-yellow fever in the castle
and the city-and very much in conse-
quence of the blockade.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07

LATEST FROM THE ARMY.-The steamer
Galveston arrived at New Orleans on the
evening of the goth, from Port Lavacca on
24th, and Galveston the 26th. The N. u
Bee of the 3Oth-the only paper received
here of date since her arrival-gives only
the following meager items of news:
An arrival at Port Lavacca, which lett
Matamoras on the 18th instant, reports
that news had been received very late
from Gen. Taylor, to the effect that he
was marching upon Monterey with S,OOO
men, and was within a few miles OF that
city. Monterey was said to be defended
by $4,000 Mexicans, under Ampudia.
The Kentucky and Tennessee regiments
at Lavacca, (mounted,) originally intend
cd for Gen. Wool's division, were 10 march
for Camargo.
The Galveston experienced very rough
weather--lay by day under Barrataria
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07

OF We deem it proper to state that the
letter, published in our last, commenting
on the conduct of one of the officers Of
the Mississippi regiment, was not design
ed, or written, for publication. twas fur
nished us, at our request, by the gentleman
TO whom it was addressed.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07

The NEwsPAPERs.-It is grand mis-
take in female education TO keep the young.
lady's time attention devoted to the fash
ionable and polite literature Of the day.
If You would qualify her for conversation,
you must give her something TO talk about
give her an acquaintance with this ac-
tual word. and IFS transporting events. Urge
her to read the newspapers, and be fami-
liar with the present character and move
ments of our race. History is of some
Importance; but The past world is dead, and
we have nothing to do with il. Our ihou'ts
and our concern should be for the present
world, to know what it is, and to improve
its condition. Let her have an intelligent
opinion, and be able to sustain intelligent
conversation concerning the mental, mo,
raj, political and religious movements of
our times. Let the gilded animals and
poems ofthe centre table be kept covered
with the weekly and daily journals. Or,
IT they are left in the bookstore, and the
table is well supplied with newspapers,
her mental and moral character and her
common sense will not suffer on account
of their absence. Let the whole family,
men, women and children, read the news
papers. And if any body has fact or a
thought worth communicating, let him not
make a big, sleepy book, but speak to
the world through the newspapers. This
is the way TO make an intelligent, repub-
lican and virtuous population.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07

Louis Reveile of the 22d, says:
The Mormon party which started TO
California, has returned to Council Bluffs
in a state of extreme distress. Their at
tempts to raise crop on the Platte river
failed, and it is believed that during the
coming winter from want and privation.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07

WAREHoUsING SYsTEM.-The Custom
House, says the New York Express (whig
paper) is now organizing for carrying this
new bill into effect, and from present APP
pearances it promises to be one OF the
most extensive commercial changes we
have had for many years. Already a
large number of stores have been taken
by the Collector, for receiving goods. Ii
is impossible at this period, to foresee what
its effect will be; but so far the merchants
find many important facilities.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07

MExIco.-We Yesterday received bv
way of Havana, letter from Vera Cruz
which, although intelligence some DAYS
later has been received, contains some
information of interest The letter is dated
3Ist uIl The writer thinks SANTA Anna
is disposed 10 come TO terms with the Uni
ted States, but considering the inveterate
feeling of hostility which exists among the
mass Of the Mexican population, or "the
lower class" as our correspondent terms
them, he believes it will be impossible 10
bring about peace, by any other means
but "good, hards knocks" He says this
class are all in favor of a prosecution or
the war, although every thing in the coun-
try indicates weakness. "The clergy
plead poverty" he says, "merchants have
nothing to do but talk politics, numbers Of
houses both here and in the city Of Mexico
have failed, clerks are all idle, and the
sufferings among the lower and mlddllng
classes are very great, but notwithstand-
ing all this they insist upon the war being
carried Cd, and preparations are making
on large scale to do So" Concerning
the Presidents proposition to enter into ne
goiiations, he says, "the people here do
not seem prepared for such a result, anu
the President might as well have sent SO
much blank paper.
Speaking of SANTA ANNA's arrival at
Vera Cruz, he says she was particularly
cool with foreigners, and as ] thought es-
pecially so with the English" This cool
ness so marked towards the English resi-
dents, our correspondent is of opinion, was
caused by the belief on the part OF SANTA
ANNA, that they had meddled too much
with the affairs of the country.
Abiding to the skirmishes which have
taken place on the coast between parties
from the squadron, which had up to that
time been conducted so farcically, the let
ter says, "CommOdore CONNER is well
liked by the Mexicans. They say they
might fare morse if some other Commo-
dore was in his place" Bulletin.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07

OK The legal notices of CARROLL, CHoc
TAw, TALLAHATcHIE and SUNFLowER coun-
ties, are published in this paper.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07

observation-disclosures j. Strang, the
self-constituted successor to 10. Smith, is
preaching Mormonism in the city Of New
York. The newspapers report that he is
glib and fluent, and that he draws consid.
cradle congregations,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07

CoTToN.-The Bulletin, of the esd, says
the receipts of new crop up to that date
embraced 5,439 bales, against &C, 507 same
time last year.
The following were the quotations on
the 26th-before the receipt of the very ia
Vorable advices by the Cambria;
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07
HID. Gus. Army Of Occupdtion,}
CAMARGo, MEXICO, Aug. I4.k

CAMARGo, MEXICO, Aug. ii.
Sir: Your letter of July 20lh has been
duly received, and read with much plea
sure. | return you my sincere acknowl-
edgments of thanks for the complim entary
expressions made by many of the citizens
of Philadelphia. My thanks are specially
directed to you, sir, as the medium of COM
munication, and as expressing the good
will of SO many of my fellow countrymen.
My real feelings impei me TO say, howev.
er, that do not desire nomination as a
candidate for the Presidency. Your letter
finds me no aspirant for that office, and
the agitation of such a question, in my
present responsible position, is yeta cause
of serious regret, as tending TO embarras:
me in the successful prosecution of the ex
listing war. With this frank expression o
my feelings, however, do not believe tina
| am insensible to the high consideration
and kind approval of my fellowcitizens
which are warmly remembered and che
rished.
Please accept for yourselves and friends
who have thus honored me, my most COZ
dial esteem and regard, and sincere wish
es for your health and prosperity.
am, very respectfully, your ob't s'vt,
z. TAYLOR, MAJ. Gen. y, S. A.
To ID. NJ. Loisenring, &c.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07

ANOTHER LETTER FROM TAYLOR ABOUT
THE Presidency following is the
reply of Gen. Taylor to committee of a
Philadelphia meeting nominating him for
the Presidency.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07
The War-Santa Anna, sc,

~ We find the following speculatons
and opinions in the N. o. Della, of Goth.
The editor has as good means of informa-
ton as the next ones and his notions are
worth as much as any body's else. Here
they are
"Great anxiety is now felt and expecta-
ton is on tip-toe TO hear from the advance
division Of the army under Gen. Worth.
The Galveston, which was expected to ar
rive last evening, will, doubtless, arrive
to-day, and she may tell of a collision an
encounter--fierce, perhaps, but victorious
for our arms, we are sangulne 10 believe.
If all accounts received do not grievously
err, the Mexicans mean 10 make deter
mined stand at Monterey or SaItllo, or at
! both. If, as the last reports would lead US
10 believe, battle was fought at Cerralvo
on the 9Th instant, there will be no further
suspension of active hostility on the part
of Gen. Taylor-the fire will be kept
briskly up until Monterey and Saltillo are
taken, or our troops are conquered in the
attempt, of which we can have no appre-
tension With the taking of these two
strong holds. whether at the sacrifice OF
much blood or not, we believe that the war
ceases.
"There is no doubt but tina; government
connIveu at, nay, passVely aided the return
of Santa Anna TO Mexico; nor is there
any doubt but that il has the assurance oil
that willy chief that his best efforts, on as
suming power, will be directed TO effecting
an amicable peace-a peace with weapons
| 4 L ;oefOaH Of thpSD of IN
is 10 be remarked, that in all his proclama-
tons and pronunciamentos since he landed
at Vera Cruz, he has not uttered dlspara-
ging sentence against our government
and If he has at all alluded to the war, ii
is TO direct the current of military and po
pular odium against Paroles and his GO
yernment. 1t must also be noted, that in
stead of rushing on to the capital, and ca
ger to extricate his country from the
wretched and distracted condition in which
she is, at once assuming the power to which
he has been called, he hangs back at his
hacienda 10 recruit his own health, In
stead of entering on the task OF regenera
ting his country.
"Now, from all this we come 10 the
conc Iuslon-wth what accuracy;of infer
: ence a short time will determine-tha
Santa Anna is anxious for a peace-a tina
peace with this country; but that hndIn!
many of the chiefs of the Mexican army
so very DESTROYS to try their strength witt
our forces at Monterey, where, from the
position, they calculate on decided advan
, tages-he deems it unwise, at present, t
interfere, however fixed his opinions ma.
> be about the result.
1--WE therefore say that he will, for thi
time only, let them " rip," as they say o
the river; and that then, and not till then
that is, till they get once more we
= whipped--will he enter on specific ad
: lustment of existing difficulties"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07

The richest affair of the day is Capt.
Tobin's correspondence with General Jno.
M. McCalla, I'd Auditor, &c. The Capt.
who is sometimes called Mount Zion, alias
St. Peter, otherwise The Wandering Jew
is :. some,' and our readers shall know
more Of him anon.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07

HERE'S A PRETTY SMILE!--A writer
in the N. Y. Commercial Adveriisor-the
saints forgive him-says the wretch
speaks from experience-he says that
oh, the brute--that young widows are
like roasl pig-they are very tempting TO
the eye, but very little satisfies mani"
Why, the elder Weler--and he did not
speak of young, sprighty, buxom widows,
but ugly old ones-he never uttered a
greater libel against widowdom than that,
FIREs.--The post-office, and square ad-
joining, at Vicksburg, was consumed by
fire last week. The establishment known
us Nblo's garden, theatre, &c. New York,
has also been burnt,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07
ROLLTON:

Wednesday Morning, : October I, 1916.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07

OhF After a months debate, the New
York Convention completed the Z" Judi
cia'' portion of the new Constitution or
the 18th. The Judges are to be elected BY
the people.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07

A correspondent of the Union gives this
as the most accessible, the cheapest, the
most efficacious, and the speediest remedy
in the world" for Chils and Fever, or Fever
and Ague:
Take one pint of sweet milk, and one
large tablespoonful of ground ginger, mix
ed thoroughly, and heated over the fire as
warm as it can be drank, when the chill
comes on or commences Repeat the dose
once or twice, if necessary. and the cure
will be effected.
N. B.-If the system be costive, an ape
rient may be necessary, in order to prepare
| it for the above.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-08-20
Panic Making.
wears.

The Washington Union, and The free trade
advocates, as last resort to save the parry
from the effects Of their destructive, an,idemo
cratic measures, are raising the cry Of. panic !!
panic panic not only against the Wings, bu,
against democratic men and journals that have
dared TO sssnd by the great interests of the
country, attempted to be struck down a, one fell
swoop Of the nIgger-drising and niger breed
ing. non-producing democracy of the Souh.-
The real panic makers are these same demo-
erals: their new and unlocked for free trade
Tariff has made all the panic there is in The
country. The Southern democracy are conu.
uslly arriving 10 make panles by their rascslly
legislation against the grea, interests of the
North They have brought war upon US for
the acquisition Of slave territory. at an expense
Of moro han Two nailions OF dollars and in the
midst OF it, have repealed tariff barely aje-
quate for Inc ordinary expenses of government
destroyed sll protection To the ereai interests oil
he only industrial portions u ,he Upion, rem
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-08-20
Crops In Pennsylvania.

The editor Of the Washington Reporter who
has been on tour through large portion of
the Stale remarks that more abundan. harvest
has not rewarded the toll of The husbandman
in many years. The general opinion is that
the yield TO fall grain is three fold ,ha, of pas,
seasons, and the grain in all cases well filled
and perfect The grass crop is of almost unex-
ampled produc'iyeness. We found, says he,
many Of the farmers moving their pasture
grounds Thing very unusual. Corn fields
never gave greater promise Of frutfulness
and this observation holds equally good in re-
spect TO upland and lowlaud. So, also Of oats,
which will yield an extraordinary crop. This
is cheering.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-08-20
Thal Clasn0r,

Senator Sewer has queer notion Of our la
boring men, He would stop them from petit
tioning on the Tariff, because there would be
clamor ard uproar in all the workshops"
Suppose there was--have no, the men there a
right TO speak and be heard? Is The Senator'S
ear so dainty tha, the very sound Of the voice
of our blum. artisans CRATES harshy upon it, or
his hand so very delicate that il will be deiled
by their rough salulaions7 If there be any
"clamor" worth listening to--any "uproar"
worth stopping to consider-it is the earnest
and honest clamor and uproar of American
workshops.
And the Washington Union avows this same
thing! 1t protests against memorial after me-
mortal" being sent to the Senate agains, the
pet measure of The Administration And what
is this bu. saying TO the industry Of the country
in effect" Silence your talk. Lei US have no
more of it. We, The Powers tha, be, want this
measure passed. and it must be passed. Sul-
fer, but be silent. No Senator has a right to
disturb the Executive by your petitions, and
you must not disturb US by agita,ing the ques-
ton" There is a lofty preIenson for you Il
is language beftins Despot TO uiret-is il
language be6uing Freemen 10 hear!
Only think Of it! Executive usurpation was
the party cry upon which the dominant party
obtained power under General Jackson. And
now where are we? All things consolidated
or consolidating at Washington. and The one
man power becoming more and more supreme
every day Gin. Gaz.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-08-20
A Glorious Wing Victory in North
Carolina.

The Raleigh Register Of the I4th inst says:
It is almost impossible for us 10 find language
sufficiently strong 10 describe The fullness of
feeling. the deep-seated thankfulness and exu-
ta;ion, which fills our bosom, in announcing to
the Wings of The Union that North Carolina
still remains the unfaltering advocate of Liber.
~ and the sConstiiution. We are now war
ranied in proclaiming that, al the election just
held, we have succeeded in securing a Wing
Governor. ITAig Senate, Wing House Of
Commons and fwo United States Senator's!
Calmly, but firmly, have the Wings of North
Carolina, confident in their own strength, strong
10 the faith Of good cause, unmoved by results
elsewhere, met the crisis like men and patriots.
The result is alike honorable to them, and IN
spiiting 10 The Wings OF The whole Uuion.----
They take their place, by righ', IN The van Of
The Wing army They have planted their flag
staff aud pledged our homes, old Stale, now and
hencefcrth, To The uncomptomlsing support of
Wing principles. We have met our opponents
on their chosen issues, and utterly overw helmed
them. Proud, indeed, is our position!
II is impossible 10 say ha, point Gov GRA-
HAMS majority will reach, but it canuo, fall
short of 10000! The returns are now con-
suled as matter of curiosity than interest
J In the Senate we shall have a ma loHry of
| from two 10 four. In The House Of Commons
our majority wll be about sixteen.
Is not this glory enough for one campaign !!
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-08-20
From the Army.

We have New Orleans dates 10 the 7,h inst.
which contain few additional particulars from
the army.
Gen. Taylor was despa'ching regulars TO Ca
margo with all possible haste; likewise sending
large supplies Of munitions. The highest poin,
on The river a, which any Of The Volunteer
troops were stationed was at Lomita, between
Buriia and Maiamoras
Gen. Worth had been ordered TO lay on. a
camp for 10000 men al Camargo, and establish
depot 80 miles from there on the road to Mon.
terey.
The steamship Massachusetts left Brasos
July 2lsi. bound TO New Orleans, with yolun.
teers. The ship Howard. Of Savannah, from
Liverpool via. New York, wen, ashore at Naggs
Head on The 30,h ul, and IS supposed TO be a
total lossIDsuret for $4,000 in New York.
Dates from Havana have been received 10
the Ilh inst One Of he Mexican steamers
was fitting oul for England under British colofs
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-08-20
Here be Truths.

Mr.. Brownson hit off The radical or locofoco
portion Of the democratic party when he spoke
Of them in the following language, which is in
dubrsbIy, English, and every man can under
stand ii, He says:
when find men who are stepped in cor.
rup,ion, gorged with the spoils of the people,
holding themselves up as the especial friends
Of The people, and loud in their advocacy Of the
democratic theory, and in their condemnation
of all who question its soundness, ! am irresis-
tably led 10 the belief that there is something
in the ,heory itself peculiarly favorable TO the
prosecution of their corrupt designs, and want
no better evidence 10 assure me Of its utter hos
,iliry TO the legitimate ends Of government
What We wan, is not windy professions abou,
liberty and equality, noisy ran, and fro,hy dec
lsmalions abou, democracy, but substantial free
dom, however secured, FOR each individual TO
! perform, wiihou, lei or hindrance, his especial
functions IN The social body, whether II be lupc-
,ion OF the head of the hand, or of The foo,--..
The real enemies Of this substantial freedom ARE
your demoerctio p0h,,e,cn,. who with their lips
praise the people, and with heir hsbds pick
their pockets, or those who act the jackals ,o
their dainty chiefs, who are too exalted 10 plum
der ezcep. by proxy. lis because democracy
affords an ample field 10 these political spols
men that chiefly dls,russ it. and demand the
preservation OF our conslituiionalism as somt
] protection against them q the mass hey flauel
an1 plumber"