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The Southern journal., 1846-05-09

APoLoGY. We think it proper to state
10 our patrons that the present diminutive
size Of the ssJournal'' is unavoidable, in
consequence ofa Disappointment in obtain
ing our paper, which is at Covington, La.
We may be necessitated to publish still
another number on small sheet before re-
ceiving our usual sized paper.
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OJOur exchanges contain no foreign
news Of interest to the reader. In due
time we hope 10 be enabled to give a des-
cription Of the reception Of The notice.
for a termination Of The joint occupancy Of
Oregon, when received by the British Par
lament.
GIVE learn from a reliable source that
the request ofGen. Taylor has been prompt
gly complied with, Gov. johnson Of Louisi-
ana having appointed Gen. Persifor f.
Smith Brigadier General commanding the
troops to be raised in Louisiana for rein
forcing tho Army of Occupation.
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The STiNGAREE.--This is the title
Of neatly printed sheet, published
at Mississippi City by the Rev. E.
Percy How, d. D., the first number
Of which is now before US. The par
soa is an able Writer and we wish he
may be literally patronized by the
sovereigns Of Harrison county.
At an election held on Mondaythe
4thinst., for the purpose electing a
President and Selectmen for this
town, the following gentlemen were
chosen: D. F. N. Turner, E. L. Bow
en-, James E. Harper, Charles Fish
and George J. Cohea.
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G Oflhe election which took place on
Monday last for Vice. Chancellor Of the
South. Eastern Chancery District as also a
Clerk for the same we can give nothing
like full return Of the votes polled, bu, SO
soon as we are in possession of the result
we shall enlighien all those interested.
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oTOUR AGENTS. 20

The following named gentlemen are
our authorised Agents torecieye subscrip-
tions 10 the SOUTHERN JOURNAL" and
receipt for The same.
SAMUEL JAYNE, Brookhaven, Mi
WE BAceErr, Georgetown, Mi
S.sA. MATTHEWS, Holmesville, Mi
J. NJ. CARR Columbia, Mi.
G. F. RoBERrsoN, Williamsburg, Mi
JOHN CRoss1N, Mount Carmel, Mi
M. A. BANKS, Weslville, Mi.
ROBERT B. LIGoN, China Grove, Mi
The Southern journal., 1846-05-09


A letter addressed to the editors of the
N. o. Tropic, dated at st. Joseph'slsland
Texas, April %, reads as follows:-By
the arrival of the steamer Monmouth, this
day, intelligence has been received at this
place of the Army Occupation being sur
ROUNDED by 10000 Mexican troops. The
Mexican army passed the Rio Grande in
the night, Capt. Thornton, 2d Dragons,
IN attempting 10 cut lis way out with his
company, was killed; also, two suballerns
and Is pfiyates. the remainder taken pris.
oners. Gen. Taylor on this day [28th A,
phi engages vita the enemy. His whole
force OF fighting men will not number 5000
Ills motto is, ''conquer or die!" The U.
! S. troops are eager for the fray"
The Southern journal., 1846-05-09

P.sS. look Tor battalion Of regular
troops from Jefferson Barracks, in day
or two Iswish to send to Point Isabel, the
Regulars with the v Voluntee.s E. PIG.
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SELECTED SCRAPS.
WOMEN.

Great indeed is the task assigned to women;
who can elevate its dignity 2 Not TO make
laws, not to lead armies, not to govern en-
pires but to form those by whom laws are
made, armies led, and empires governed; to
guard against the slightest taintof bodily in
trinity, the frail yet spotless creature whose
moral no less than physical being must be de-,
rived from her; to inspire those principles, to
inculcate those doctrines, to animate those SEN
timents which generations yet unborn and ma
tions yet uncvilized shall learn to bless to
soften frmness into mercy and chasten honor
into refinement; to exalt generosity into virtue
by soothing care to allay the anguish OF the
body and the far worse anguish Of the mind;
by her tenderness TO disarm passion; by her
purity to triumph over sense; to cneer the scho-
lar sinking under his toll; to console the states
man for the ingrattude OF a mistaken people
to be compensatory for friends that are per.
fdious, for happiness that has passed away
Such is her vocation. The couch Of the tor
tured sufferer, the prison Of the deserted friend
the cross Of The reserted Saviour these are the.
aires on which her great triumphs have been
achieved Such is her destiny, to visit the
forsaken, to attend to the neglected, when
monarchs abandon, when councillors betray
when brethren and disciples fee, to remain
unshaken and unchanged; and to exbit in this
lower world a type of that love, pure, con-
stant and lneflable, which in another world we
are taught to believe the test Of virtue.
Blackwood's Magazine.
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FORGERY.

We learn that can extensive forgery has been
discovered at Boston, and that the party crimi-
nally affected has been saved by his friends"
No name is given, and we must therefore con-
clude that the wrong doer is respectable
The forgery was extensive and there must
have been rich friends to save the party cri-
minally affected
h Just see the result Of circumstances. If a
poor man, without rich friends, had committed
the crime, his name would have been given to
the world; and the account would have been
copied from Madawaska to the Rio Grande; bui
as man with rich friends has been guilty, we
only know that the guilty party has been
saved by his friends Il is said that charity
covers multitude Of sins;' but riches are po-
tent TO retain in society those who might, un-
der other circumstances, wear the felon's
garb. ts
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27
New Boot and Shoe Stor,
oct 23-dts

On the south side of Pennsylvania Gpenue
Nta.' t,oeen 9th and 10Th streets. w
HNHE subscriber would respectfully inform
i friends and the public generally, he has
menced the boot and shoe business in all its val
branches on the south side of the avenue, opp
VIM. Marshall's auction store. My stock is all |
new goods, just purchased al the north, and wi
sold for small advance on the cost price for {
and cash only; for, in commencing business al
intend to sell for cash. and not, as is too often
case. sell freely on credit, lose large sums Of mo
and then require cash or punctual customers to n
up, in part at least the losses sustained by the c
system. have had at least six years experien
convince me that the credit business, as conducts
this place, neither just to the buyernor seer-t
fore my determination TO do cash business.
determined to sell for exceedingly small profits.
sell quick, knowing that nimbe sixpence is b
than slow shilling. Respectfully ask Of my fri
and the public generally share of their patronag
MALCOM DOUGLASS,
south side Penn. avenue, between 9Th and 10th
N. B. Measures taken, and all kinds OF work r
in the best manner and at the shortest notice, and
home when desired. 1. s M.
oct-l 3taw3m ,~
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VIOLATORS OF LAW.

In Boston, as well as here, there is law
forbidding the sale of intoxicating drinks on
the Sabbath. One of the venders in that city,
TO evade the law, had pacard posted over his
door, this establishment is closed until Mon
day. P. S. Those we have agreed TO supply
with water will be served at the back door,
The city Marshal, Mr.. Turkey, closed the
establishment, but did not arrest the proprietor,
he being absent'at a funeral'
Yes, absent at a funeraln While standing
amidst mourners at the grave Of loved one
while the cold earth was opened 10 receive its
kindred clay. and the man Of God performing
solemn Office for the dead--the 'proprietor's'
house was open TO satisfy the desire for strong
drink
The most abandoned are generally affected
when they can be drawn 10 contemplate the
coffin and the shroud. and when they gaze on
the hvid lip, and the sunken eye, the thought
must unbidden come that they, too, must soon
be consigned to the narrow resting place.
But this mans shop was open--the liquor
that 'stihgeth like serpent and biteth like an
adder the poisonous compound was dealt,
as water, from the pump
Men who pursue this business must know
that it is attended with deadly results-the bills
I Of mortality give the evidence. Yet some are
SO lost to all the tender feeling Of the heart as
while they attend funerals, to prepare fresl
victims for the grave!
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victim 10 the infectious fangs OF the watchmen
is what some would call one oi Joe Bowers
boys about 2l years Of age. neither white nor
black, but straw color. who might have been
placed upon the white list but being several
dips short Of white he was put down as ma
GER
The next was the lovely Sally. rather awhite
damsel of lower order. who, forgetting her
chastity, ndulged herself too freely in an Hi
Gil intercourse with --- , (ah like
10 have had il out, but on'ttell on him this
time, for he is nice young man
The third was man who had travelled ra-
ther TOO far into the state Of intoxication con-
cluded he would take il no farther aioot-back,
but rather 90 by stage coach, ii any offered,
and while thus considering, he turned himself
around and beheld conveyance in the shape
of sleigh, ah says he, now have il, so in
he hoped and off he went Gilpin like. and was
heard no more of until found about 2 O'Clock,
by the watchmen, the sleigh having turned
heels over head, and he quietly reposing be-
meath. He was taken from his rather awk-
ward fix and conducted to the calabouse, fIom
whence they were all next morning conducted
to Governor Butts saving institution Tor safe
keeping
About 2 O'Clock, A. M, on yesterday an un-
fortunate man named Michael Lucia, who had
come TO the watch house TO spend the night,
cut his throat. Timely and efficient aid was
rendered by DR.. Hall. and we are glad to state,
there is hope that he will recover.
Yours, respectfully,
PETER MEPlPKIN.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27
NOTICE.

TIME Undersigned having been appointed sea
i ger for the seventh ward of the city-respec
ly informs the citizens of that ward that he is
pared to execute the duties ofhis Office with pro-
ness, any orders left at his house, on Maryland
nue., at the corner of 9th street, or at Mr.. Lie
lumber yard, corner Of Virginia avenue and
streets, will be promptly attended to.
sept l4-eodlm THOMAS AVARl
ELEGANCE. FASHION, ECONOM
III ATS Of every material in the new su,ur
i style, in the minutest particular according
the prevailing mode, can be obtained at "TODI
The season permitting white hats, panamas,
leghorns to be laid aside, gentlemen are invite
examine new collection Of my msnufacture,
particularly recommend for their consideration
Lustred MoIeskin, as the cheapest, the most
nently elegant, and most attractively, the net
Hat that can be worn. ns.
The Ladies may desire TO inspect the novel
dalusian Riding Hat. | shall be much please.
show II. H Ht4
Boys Hats and Gaps Of every description.
JaE1N, t w. b. TODD.
Sign Of the Golden Hat, west Of Browns Ho,e
oct l2-6tf Washns
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The New York correspondent Of the Nat.

The New York correspondent Of the Nat.
Intelligencer says:
The statement that the Secretary of the Trea-
sury had drawn on the banks Of this city for
seven hundred thousand dollars, which sum
he requires in specie, is incorrect. He has re-
Quired the banks in Philadelphia, New York,
and Boston, at their convenience, to place to
his credit in New Orleans about eight hundred
thousand dollars. s. g aE
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CIRCUIT COURT.
SITTING In CHANCERY.
X a Ha" PRESENT
JUDGES MORSELL AND DUNLOP.

~ SATURDAY, Oct. 24-The court was engaged
nearly all day in hearing and deposing Of the
appeal cases remaining undisposed Of on Tues
day last.
The court adjourned till Tuesday.
The courts intends TO devote this week like
the last 10 chancery business--that is. till Fri
day, on which day they will go to Alexandria,
to close some matters there. On the Monday
following they will commence the jury trials
there, and as Thomas's case is set for that day,
suppose that if Judge Cranch be able TO attend
on that day, the trial Of that important and
long talked Of prosecution will come off.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27
BY A. GREEN, Aucti0neer.
AND KITCHEN +

BY A. GREEN, AuctiOneer.a
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FL
Ill NITURE AT AUCTION.--On Wes
day, the 2Sth instant, shall ssll at the residen
q person declining housekeeping, on Pennsylv
Avenue, between 9th and 7th streets, south cid
10 o'clock, A. M, an excellent lot Of Furniture
Mahogany sofas, bureaus, dining and other +
do marble top dressing bureaus, and c.
tables
Maple, cane-seat and other chairs
a,6 do bedsteads, wardrobes and washstands
Feather beds and bedding, mattress, &c..
Andirons, shovel, tongs, and tenders
Brussels, 3-ply, and ingram carpets
Venitian and other window blinds
/. China, glass and crockery ware
With large lot Of kitchen utensils
Also, good piano forte and stool
With many other articles not necessary to
merats. W..
Terms Of sale: All sums Of and under $40, c
over $40, q credit ofsixty and ninety days, for
endorsed, bearing interest.
A. GREEN, Auctione
oct 23--dts
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SCRAPS FOR THE CURIOUS.

. RE-APPEARANcE or "A SUBMERGED ISLAND
IN LAKE ONTARIO! The Oswego Advertiser
states that Gull Island, situated about 2 miles
from the northern shore Of Lake Ontario, be
tween Port Hope and Cobourg, has reappear-
ed. Il has been submerged seven years. A
letter from Mr.. William Osborn, jr., keeper Of
the light, dated August %, states that the rock
for several yards around the lighthouse, is al
least one foot above the water-lhat the lake is
now lower than he has ever known il before.
The fall Of the water from December /. I845,
TO March "a, 1916. was nine inches from
March "a, to June 9, l4inches, and from June
9 10 August FL, S inches. esuet ,
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27
FIRES.

A fire burst ont in the Hotel of the Crown,
at Tavannes, in Switzerland, not far from
Berne, on the 18th September. There were
38 strangers staying at the hotel six Of them
perished in the flames. Most of The travellers
were English, and among the inmates We're
M. Stocks, ESQ, solicitor, with his eldest daugh-
ter, and C. Gleadhall, Esq. all of Halifax, but
happily they escaped with their lives In es-
Gaping from window three stories high, Mr.
escaped lerably well. Both parties lost all then
luggage and money. a
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27
CRIMINAL.

LIFE In ST.. LOUISA man was knocked
down in the streets in ST. Louis, and his pock-
cts robbed of their contents.
A house was entered about the same time,
and in the same neighborhood, and robbed Of
clothing, and $3.50 in money.
Another house was also entered, while the
family were gone to church, and robbed ol
sixty dollars. et tlf
Six persons made good their escape from
the work house, and stole a fine horse in the
neighborhoed. t.#, s
All these depradations occurred on Sunday
night week.
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THE TERM CIDER.

DR.. Adam Clarke in his comment on Lev.
10. 9 says:
Zone Of the four prohibited drinks among
the Mahomedans in India, is called sAKAR
which signifies INeBRIArINe DRINKS in general
but especially DATE WINE. From the original
word, probably, we have narrowed our term
cYDER, or sIDER, which among US exclusively
signifies the fermen,ed juice Of apples
Mr.. Webster, says, the term is now appror
priated to the juice Of apples both before and
after fermentation a
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27

GrThe carriers for Georgetown and the city
west Of 4th street. are not autharzed to receive the
money for the Fountain they only to carry the
paper any Of the subscribers fail to get the paper
they will please let it be known. Our proper au-
ihorized collector will call the first Saturday In
every month, and collect the amount DUE
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27

DJ- Is II not against the law for beggars
to prosecute their business on the streets, and
hail everybody, indiscrminately, for alms.---
We should think so, as the corporation has
especially provided large building for those
who cannot by labor maintain themselves
One OF the lazzaroni has made the railroad de-
pot his head quarters.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27
THE FASHIONABLE

I A queer genius look at him: survey him
from head to feet: witness his manoeuverings:
hear him talk: and what have you made up
your mind that he is like2 Nothing on earth
that you have seen and nothing in Heaven
that you have dreamed OF. God made him for
man. but he, poor fool! would improve on
the workmanship Of the Almighty, and he
stands before you sample of what humanity
can do for itself, when so disposed. What is
the creature good for2 To falten the tailor,
and nothing more. Nothing more? Yes, to
tickle thelittle children, and make the boys
laugh. As he passes with his gew-gaws and
chain, his whiskers and pocket handkerchief,
they sing out for very glee. Poor fool ! we
cannot bu, repeat. But he will have his day
like any dog, and when he passes off the stage
there will be none to miss him. 1t is strange,
that man will thus play the simpleton, or be
the laughing stock Of others, when If he were
wise he might exert a happy influence and do
good 10 the world. But there always have
been fops and fools, and we presume there al.
ways will be. Sat- Courier.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27
SCC0nS sSHNCE,
.NAHIhSERs

DERSONS wishing to enjoy themselv'
i ing the approaching winter, should Sc
to the condition of their mouths. A spleDl
sortment of TEETH with or without ims
gums) may be seen at DIR. Van Patten'i
he is prepared tn execute anything in the
his profession in the most perfect and profess
manner. g
N. b. His patrons are earnestly invited =
and If any repairs are found necessary, tho
be gratuitously and cheerfully made.
Terms moderate, as usual
/ Pennsylvania Avenue, between 9th and u
and next to Todd's Hat Store. oct. 81
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27

Rev. F. Fisher, Unitarian minister Of Lin
coin, DESTROYED himself last week by taking
prussic acid The deceased was upward OF 35
years Of age and had only been in Lincoln a
few weeks. He had formerly been solicitor
in good pradice, but about Ave years ago be-
came Uniarian minister. Miss Grubb, al
whose houe the deceased resided, said that
Mr.. Fisher lad recently been very much un.
settled in hismind. ~
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given 70 the subject. the box was ca
broken open, TO examine and try the kif
quality of the present. as well as 10 sci
whom il came, when 10! out crswled !
black snake. measuring some three aud
feet 10 length, which had been coiled uH
in il. The serpent was taken into The
House yard and killed. j 81 .A
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27

We learn from a gentleman personally
knowing to the fact, says an exchange, that
there grew, the present season, in the front
yard Of Mr.. Warren Wealherbee, of North
Wilbraham, from single root Of a hollyhock,
thirteen branches whose average height was
nine and half feet. These branches, many
Of which were eleven feet high, were covered
with thousands Of blossoms, which, when in
full bloom, presented most wonderful and
splendid curiosity. Boston Olive Branch
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|, WATCH RETURNS.

On the night Of the 24th there appears to
have been three unhappy subjects doomed to
the caabouse, and what seems most remarka-
BILE, they were all transported there ior dong
nothing. as matter OF course, for u is one Of
the hardest things in the world Tor man 70 DO
nothing, but il seems that the hrst who fell
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27
MEETING IN MARLBORO'

Next week will be a gala week in Marlboro.
A large concourse Of persons are expected 10
be present at the Agricultural Exhibition. II
is a noble rivalry among our planters, which
prompts them TO compete with each other for
premiums for choice stock, agricultural pro
auctions. best regulated farms, &c. In the line
Of domestic manufactures. the ladies usually
display handsome variety. We have no
doubt that their handy work will compare with
former exhibitions. Marlboro Gazette.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27

Mr.. ENocH G. Tucker, IS canvassing the
District Tor disorders 10 This paper. He is
fully aulhori led 10 receive the names ofindivi-
duals desirous Of supporting the great enter
prise in which we are engaged.
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INGENIOUS Boy. An Albany boy, IA years
Of age, has in two years past cut with COM
mon jack knife, a representation Of Noah's
Ark, and $50 Of its inhabitants, man, beast,
fowl and reptile, on wood. ,3
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POLITICAL.

The NatioilIntelligencer of yesterday says
the election o1r. Vinton makes the political
composition o le Ohio Delegation 10 the next
Congress sta1dll Wings, 9 Locofocos, and
! independence all 81. In the present Con
gress they stanS Wings, l3 Locofocos.'
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27

Hon. Johl M. Clayton is to address the
Wings of Daware at mass meeting in vii
mington on he 7th November.
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CARRIERS.

Oy- Carriers are wanted forthis paper Any
one who will take route, shall have them tor
62 l-2 cents per hundred copies, paid for al
this office We feel confident that This affords
fine opportunity for any person out Of EN-
ployment HI, .
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CITY AFFAIRS.
DISAPPOINTMENT.

The remains Of Mr.. Whipple were not bu-
ried in this city on Sunday. as was anticipated.
We understand that his body could not be
procurced by the person who went to Norfolk
for that purpose.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27

The Rev.Mr. Harrell was killed by man
named Rogss. about three miles below Mon
ticello, Ala.
. He shot HIM twice with rifle. The cause
given by Rgers is an outrage on the person
Of his wife. He surrendered himself al once,
and is in cutody. 3asta -aa
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27
N E w s ITE MS.
What is it but Map OF busy life,
Its fluctuations, and its vast concerns p Coup

DIsTREssINa.-At ST. Johns, N. f., great
distress prevails in consequence Of the loss Of
life by the late gale
AT BURN, ten large boats, with As men on
board, were lost, leaving their families desti-
tu,e. Many are on the point Of starvation
from the failure Of the fisheries.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27

DR.. Edsofa brother Of Calvin Edison, who
is now exhiting himself in Boston, weigh.
only SO pouls.
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THE FOUNTAIN,
Tuesday Morning, October 81. ls4e.

q. The Columbian Fountain has nearly, IL moi
quite, wide circulation in this city as any other
paper published hsrej believe its circulation
among the citizens themselves is wider than any 9TH
er city paper Advertisers would do well to keep
this in mind. ttt#
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27

The Albsny N. Y. Knickerbocker Of Saiur-
day says: .
The fire Of Wednesday morning was stll
burning yesterday, and some one of the en-
glnes have been TO work everv hour almost
since il broke out, TO arrestit but the slaves
keep burning yet.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27

II is rumore| says the Louisville Courier.
that new daibaper is about TO be started in
the city OF Nework, and that il will advocate
the nomination. John Mclean for President,
and w. p. MaIum, for Vice President.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27

A note from correspondent at Saxonville,
dated at 10 O'Clock, this Thursday morning,
says" {" The large factory known as No. Z OF
Now England Worsied Co, IS at this moment
on fire. The fire has broken through, and me
blaze is pouring out at the upper windows
Doubtful whether the building can be saved
The upper stories must inevitably be Destroy
ed, with the machinery. believe the bull-
ding is insured" Boston Traveller, Thurs
day.
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DIED.

At his residence in Blsdensburg, Md, on u
inst, DR.. BENJAMIN DAY, in tbs 4sth
his age. E+s
Al Louisville, KY, on the 18th inst, 10
ROACH, formerly Of Baltimore.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-27
ACCIDENTS.

Arthur flanagan was killed in Williams.
burgh, l.. |. last Tuesday, by being run over
by fire engine. His dead body was taken
home, at the sight of which his mother went
crazy. x EJr