Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-02-11
Weekly Summary.

IoEulSu neu III WaSnlngtoB1 anC tnat MS :
Pakenham is said to be more than usually
anxious on the subject. U 4.aAI
The nomination of Judge Woodworth
to the u. s. Supreme Bench, has been re-
jected by the Senate.
The Washington Union says that " the
notice" will carry in the House by sixty
majority.
II is said that Senator Allen, of Ohio,
has purchased the establishment OF the u.
s. Journal, at Washington. and that Mr..
Brough, formerly of the Cincinnati En-
ouirer is to occupy the editorial chair.
FIRE ARMs.-The Legislature Of this
State has passed, an, act taxing revolving
pistols two dollars per pair each, and those
with one barrel only like sum per pair.
We very much doubt the eonstitulionality
of this act, and should like TO see it rested
in the court of appeals. Ky. Standard.
A similar tax is imposed in this State,
notwithstanding the Constitution explicitly
guarantees to every citizep the right TO
bear arms ia his own defence"
Local speculation,is busy in settling the
uuestion-Who shall be elected U. S. Se
nator2 Up to this time it has come TO no
decision, having had 10 canvass the merits
and chances of success of Gov. Mouton,
Gen. Downs, Gen. Joseph Walker, Mr..
Eustis, John Slideil, and r. c.. Nicholas.
a+ ~ @. Delta.
TExAs.-There is now in the treasury
of the Republic of Texas over 500, 900,
and the Collector at Galveston estimates
that a sum equal to this will be forwarded
to the Treasury at the close of the present
quarter. Should the United States go
vernment Equidate all expenses incurred
by Texas on account of the measure of
annexation, it is estimated that there will.
be in the Treasury of the State, at the.
expiration of the term OF President Jones,
about $35O,000. Who says that Texas is
an insoIvent Statef
The Western Texas Conference assem-
bled at Houston on the 7th January, BIZ
shop SouIe in the chair, and made ap-
Pointments for wenty-three stations. The
increase Of membership has been Ais the
past year. 81. 80
In the recent democratic state conven-
ton of Ohio, resolutions were adopted de-
clariHg Our right to the whole of Oregon
up TO lat. "a 40, and Immediate notice
ought to be gwen to Great Britain for the
termination of the existing arrangement;
also in favor of the subtreasury, a tariff
for revenue ontyj and, against all paper
currency. E. 81 g.
Observation-Disclosures Steamboats,
were built at Louisville, and about as ma
ny at New Albany, during the year l845.
Among them, are some of the finest boats
now on the river.
WELL DoNE.--The ladies of Brazoria
county, Texas, have presented ex-presi-
dent Tyler with silver pitcher, for his
exerIions in the cause of annexation.
The Virginia Legislature are about TO
authorize the shaving shops of that Bank
ridden State, to issue small bills. This is
advancing backward with vengeance. OF
what value are professions of democracy?
PREPARING FOR WAR.-A brigade of
two thousand five hundred young men,
says the New York Telegraph, has been
privately raised in that city, and five ad-
joining counties, who are ready for SER
vice, should war break out between this
country and England. The command has
been unanimously rendered to Gen. Nc
Neil, and by him accepted. The service
of this brigade we'lean, have actually been
rendered to the government.
YUcATAN.-A writer from Yucatan
says, they are in daily expectation of de-
claring the independence of that province
Insults from the Mexican Congress have
dictated this step. Two assemblies o
distinguished personages have already me
to discuss the question of Separation
They speak of seeking assistance from
the Cabinet at Washington.
Qua Policy. Our policy is to have
nothing 10 do with the plans Of Europe
but to resist encroachments on our own
Continent. Let the people Of Europe
come as emigrants to share the blessings
Of Republican Government, but let theiI
Governments stay at home, We can ge
along very we'll without them.
WAR OF THE. DoeToRs.-Dr.V Valentine
Mott, of New York, has denounced the
Brocchieri water as humDug; while DR.
Washington defends it., and testities to ma
ny wonderful cures il has performed. 4
The bill to grant licenses for the retail
Of spirituous liquors, has passed the LIE
gisature of Tennessee. The vote in the
Senate ma. q - 10 !. lnyLn u. =. L..