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True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02

OGe1thFOW ana imprisonment " T0'e-
deS; California taken possession Of
by the american Squadron; Atrial
of Santa Anha at Vera Cruz.
The British brig of war Daring from
Vera Cruz on the 10th inst, anchored off
the S. w. Pass on Saturday. A small mail
for this city, which she had OH board was
brought here yesterday by the towbont
Persian. Two of her officers also came
up: they, or one of them, bear dispatches
TO the British minister at Washington.
From a letter received by commercial
house here, dated at Vera Cruz on the 9th
inst, we learn that the revolution in favor
of Santa Anna, which frsI showed itself
at Guadalajara, aud then at Vera Cruz and
Puebla, has extended TO the capitol, where
it has resulted in the iull success of the
revolutionSts Bravo had not well taken
possession of the Presidential chair,which
he was TO have occupied during the alb
sence of Paroles, who undertook TO lead
the lead the army on TO repel or oppose our
troops, when the ball of revolution IN the
city of Mexico was set IN motion. In the
usual time il takes to effect a revolution in
that city, some few hours, more or less, the
then existing government was overthrown;
Paroles was seized aud placed in cou6ne-
ment in the citadel, and new regime was
for how long God ouly knowS-placed
it would be a mlsnomer TO say establish
ed--in power.
Gen. Salas is now at the head Of affairs
in the capital-a place which he merely
Professionally occupies only till Santa An
ma reaches there. Gomez Farias assisted
the revolulioniSts, aud his Sous proceeded
to Vera Cruz, where they arrived on the
9Th, TO welcome Santa Anna on his arri-
val. The steamer Arab, on which he left
Havana, was signalized of Vera Cruz on
the day the Daring lea.
Salas had already issued proclamation
ordering Congress 10 meet on the 9th Of
December next under the constitution Of
1924, the restoration Of which was de-
clared TO be the principal Object Of the re-
voluiion. The night before the Daring
LEFT, intelligence bad been received By ex-
press at the British consulate, confirming
the report by this same vessel, IN Jamaica,
and published by u.s. that California had
been taken possession Of BY the American
squadron, and that the people he'd declared
themselves in favor Of annexation 10 the
u. Saies.
The British steamer Arab, on board Of
which was Santa Anna and bis suite, was
sigualized as being IN sight when the Da-
mig left.
God save the Republic Of Mexico by
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02

PARTY ORoANIZATIoN.-Iti is time full time
that party should be deprived, to some extent at
least, ofthe tremendous power that it Yields
over the destinies of millions Party has be-
come a tyrant over the mind and the opinions
Of men, They must knee TO its god in the
veriesl servilily of obedience, or suffer proscrp-
ton from its ranks; they must worship its ia
vorites, whether they think them worthy or not
in brief all manly independence, all individual
ity Of opinion are becoming absorbed in the
monstrous dctation Of party.
Party is not always right, unless the fact OF
men uniting together for the attainment OF sPe-
cifc ends guarantees to them an exemption
from error Who will fight for party, right
or wrongl Whsled onward by the illusion
Of an honored name, will yield himself blindly
to the thing who wears it, and who, perhaps,
il becomes as lily as the lions hide did the jack
ass Him only who has other inducements
than well defined principles to render him,
loud-mouihed in the cause Of party. To be
the slave TO the fOgmas Of other men,-so
much the slave l5st we dare not investigate,
for fear Of the reprimand Of leaders, or the
charge Of being aPOaaies from our political
faith, is the meanesi kind Of servitude, "a bond
age Of the heart and Of the mind, which makes
man the mere Puppst the wire-wOrked tool OF
bis fellow. He cauno, be free who vOlunla-
rily enchains himselfio the ever-varying no
tons (miscalled prineiplesl 9th dsmagoguei
He is free as the Weaiher-coek 10 the church
vane which every breeze coDtrolss-FREE, by
The viii Of God, Stare BY selfabasemenL
Why is this sol The press-the majority
Of the political press, Of all parties and com.
plerions.-is fke befraysr Of fhe people The
edhorisl chair h too often occupied by men
whose objess are merely personal; who a.
taeh themselves 10 party ior the sake Of the re-
turn which parry ean make,-the hOnou Of
olice and the CO salaries consequent thereto.
They are slusys tbs mos violent partizaus;
their party can Do nO,hing wrong; i s pill
Jared, sustained, By glorious, immuisble Prin.
eiplet, and sll that oppose u are rank tories or
trufofous republicans Ii q law b passed
b. tbsir pary,-born utb their patty sni sue-
sessiulIy sursinoi a their Pary,-snd i is a.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02


the Government of the United States guar
antving the Liberties of its people. We
don't know how otherwise it cnn be saved.
Santa Anna reported Prisoner
The news brought by the British man.
ofwar brig Daring, which will be found in
another column, says that the steamship
Arab, having Santa Anna on board, was
in sight as the Daring left Vera Cruz.
The schr F. A. Brown, which arrived
on Sunday, reported that the destination
of the Arab was Sisal, and such, no doubt,
was the giving out at Havana.
The Prensa, of Havana, however, says
that he had fixed on Vera Cruz for his de-
barkation.
We, Yesterday, were incidentally in
formed that one of the British naval Off
GERS from the Daring, who came up to the
city, said in private conversation, that
Santa Anna had arrived Immediately off
Vera Cruz, before the Daring sailed, and
that Commodore Conner had made him
prisoner This statement may not have
been correct, but when Santa Anna should
have reached there-aS reached there he
has before this--we cannot see how Com.
Connor can reconcile it to his duty, to let
him pass into Vera Cruz, unless, indeed,
Captain Mackenzie had purpose for vi
sitting Havana, besides making inquiry in
reference to the fitting ont of privateers;
unless, in other and palmer language, the
government has the assurance OF Santa
Anna that on assuming power he will ne
gotiate an honorable peace and on equita-
BILE terms. If there be not snch an under
standing it would be an act of mOgnanim.
ity without precedent to let Santa Anna
pass the blockade. Commodore Conner
is off Vera Cruz for the purpose ofprevent
ing the enemy from receiving snccor or
assistance, whether in the shape of men,
munitions of war, provisions, &c. Santa
Anna goes there oStenSibly 10 render them
that assistance, and unless he has given
our government a satisfactory guarantee
that he goes not to prolong the war but to
effect peace, il would be madness TO per.
init him to land at Vera Cruz. As we'll
so far as the principle involved is concern.
ed as we'll might an army often thousand
men from Yucatan and elsewhere be per.
mitted 10 make peaceful entry.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02
NATURALIZATION.

We have always made it principle guld'
ing our editorial conduct that the private char
acters of men are sacred from the intrusions of
the press; and that the editor who gives pub
Iicily to scandal which may in any way affect
private reputation is establishing a dangerous
precedent We, however, will sanction moth
ing lhat infringes upon The FREEDOM OF THE
PRESS 1t is part Of the high and exalted mis-
sion OF the newspaper Press to expose rascalIty,
if there be danger of others suffering from its
impositions, land, therefore, we publish the
following Communication, relying upon the
high character of the gentleman who holds
himself responsible for the truth of its allega'
tons We had rather that its adjeclives were
less coarse and severe, but that is a matter Of
which the author is presumed to be the best
Judge. Orthe wanderer alluded to-the de-
funct, obsquatula.ed editOr-we have nothing
20 say. There may be more justification for
his conduct than we are aware Of We there
fore leave the whole matter, so far as we ore
concerned, to the Developments of time and
JUSTICE.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02
THE EDITOR OF THE EAST MIS-
SISSIPPIAN.

Thos J. Johnson, Esq, has affected great
deal in this community, and fnally after cheat
ing and swinding to a very considerable ex.
tent, has run away from the country leaving
every one who has had dealings with him to
suffer from his baseness aud want Of honor.
The public should be guarded against the
swinding propensilies Of that ahful, well-drtss-
ed vagabond
When absent, heretofore, upon excursions.
of pleasure or business, he has amused him.
self by indting letters to his arm chair" In
consideration Of such layors, his deserted arm
chair avails itself Of the only medium Of COM
municalion to return bis compliment
Most Loving and 7ruSty Master:
Although we are both the very broth or
boys, our DAYS however few are full oftrOuble.
The East Mississippian. once so terrible TO
MeNuu, British wings, and abOliIiSnis,s, has
poured out The last sands Of its hour glass,
and you, its beautiful and talented editor, on
your spindiHg Gay" to "parts unknown"
gneve 10 think that your gold specks, sword
cane, and diamond pin will glitter in other sa-
looms; whilst I, who have been with you and
them, through nights Of revelry and evil days,
must anguish alone, and perhaps forgotten.
Those graoeless scamps, your creditors, have
divided your humble patrimony; and here am
! the worn and only relict Of your former self
s.fzsH r,r ,-r4r r-,r,-crs, Ill sr;fhouf friend a
console me
Scarcely are the ashes Of old Derric, the
Pegasus which furnished the subject Of your
first epiale 10 me, cold and scattered on the
prairios ofsumter, Until, BY Ascending, you
areio me ss dad ss Old Dsrric mourn ve
both IN Strains Of equll anguish. which may
sell Do, as yglr TALENTS are about equal lis
true that you are the bcs traveller Of the two,
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02
From the Commercial Tones, Extra
LATER FROM MEXICO.

Arrival Of the British Ship Of War Electra;
Overthrow and Imprisonment Of Gen.
Paroles; The Country pronounced in
favor of Santa Anna; Ills arrival at Vera
Cruz; Annexation Of the CALIFORNIA; to
the United States.
Through the poiteness of an eminent
commercial house, we have Just been
placed in possession of the following most
IMPORTANT intelligence from Mexico.
The news was received by British man
of war, which touched at The Ballze with
dispatches from the British Minister at
Mexico for his Government.
The purport Of these dispatches is, that
the United States have taken possession of
the CALIFORNIA;, aud that the revolution IN
favor of Santa ANN is complete.
We subjoin the following letters, from
which II will be seen that the steamer Arab
with Santa Anna on board, was i'll sight off
Vera Cruz on the 10th inst.
VERA CRUz, Aug. l6, 1916.
Awaiting ourselves of the opportunity
by British mnn of war, we have just tins
to state that Mexico and Puebla have since
also pronounced for Federation and Santa
Anna. Bravo'S Government, hardly es
iabiShed, was ovcrlhrown, and General
Salas has put himself at the head Of the
movement unit, Santa Anna may arrive.
Tranquility was soon restored. Go.
mcz Farlas aided the parIizans of Santa
Anna 10 bring about the revolution. Ills
sons have come down here to welcome
Santa, who left Havana OH the 9Th, in a
British steamer called the Arab, accompa.
MED by Almonte, Haro y Tamariz, Rrjon
aud Doves, aud thus ought TO be here ev.
cry day. y
Gen. Pdrades was taken prisoner, aud
is kept in the citadel of Mexico. Gen. Sa'
los has issued already n letter Of convoca-
lion Of Congress, on the principles OF Is
81 and the members are 10 assemble ~
Mexico on the 9th Dec. next.
Advices have just been received by ex
presses Of the formal ANNEXATION or Ca
LIFoRNtA To THE UNITED STATES and
this vessel of war takes the British minis
ter's dispatches TO New Orleans aud 10
England.
The whole country has declared in "a.
vor Of Santa Ana.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02

but who can complain that weep Tor Derrc ,
| do not weep SO much for your fall inthe
Banner County," nor your troubled flight to
the West but that you have left "drHt the
red cent? to me or the printers, to procure
little brandy wherewiIhal to be gay in drink
ing your health.
Come home master. You need not nor be
afraid. The boys won't hurt you. No liv-
ing thing here, from man to church mouse,
feels the least resentment against you. The
ladies, dear, teuder-heared fairies, laugh, sing
and cry by turns, as usual; but all agree that
you are a prim nice little man, who sports the
tallest of dickies. Come home, master, come
homel
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02

THE MEXICAN News. Scarce have we
time to note one revolution in Mexico, before
another change oftyrants is announced, and
the predecessor Of the new incarcerated IN
dungeon. The last intelligence from that ma
ton represents her in most pitiful plight, and
proves beyond question that she is controlled
by the widest ambition. Paroles, after re-
signing the Presidency, making loud protesta'
tons of devotion to Mexico, andto prove 1t pa,
cling himself at the head of $4,000 men, is
met inthe streets Of the capital by a body OF the
partizans of Santa Ana. His men show no
fight, and the fearless general who was going
to whip Taylor in one decisive battle, surIen-
ders to half his number, and is snugly ensconc-
ed in a prison Hardly is this magnificent
achievement accomplished, when Santa Ana,
the hero of the insuted leg falls into the clutch
es OF an Amer lean Commodore, who will, no
doubt, take excellent care of his illustrious
cock6ghting captive. Now, both those fellows
should be freed from the burden Of their regi
mental pomp, and soundly thrashed by a cou-
pie OF brawny armed, hardfsted volunteers.
To them and their like, vile hypocrieS, who
sport with the patriotism of nation and
mock with dwelling gasconade and uproari'
Gus antics the actions Of great men, is Mexico
indebted for the degradation of her character,
the bankruptcy of her treasury and the pusil.
luminous rout of her armies. They have pros
trated her commerce until her store houses rot
upon the wharves, and her sh ipping is stranded
and dismantled around her harbors. They
have drenched her in the blood of civil war,
and accused her with the honorless slaughter
of foreign war,-all under the well.feigncd
sanction OF high and holy patriotism And
are these no crimes or is the inlamy ofcTime
mitigated by its magnitude Is villain less
a villain when in gaudy attire than when in
rags2 Ifnot, Santa Ana and his compatrots
deserve a speedy gibbet with all its ignomlny.
They are traitors to mankind, for they desecrate
and bring opprobrum upon the cause Of liber-
ty by affecting to fight under its banner, and
they are enemies to the human race, for they
are constantly disturbing the peace ofthe world,
while prosecuting their designs of selfish ag-
grandizement
1t is intimaied that the capture of Santa Ana
is a stroke ofpolicy on the part ofour Govern.
ment, which intends negotiating treaty of
peace with him while he is in our power. We
canno. believe tive toW not believe that the
administration would degrade our country by
such an act 1t would be taking an unfair adj.
vantage which policy-a very pecuIinr policy
might dictate, but which honor could not al.
low Entering into treaty siipulations with
a prisoner of war, would be novel intelligence
to the diplomatic world and would eclipse in
dishonorable intrigue the diplomatic transac-
tons Of the most unprincipled court of Eu-
rope.
We cannot discover a reason for this prema.
turc anxiety for peace on the part of our Gov
eminent il belongs however, TO the mystic
ries Of the cabinet, for the Developments Of
which we shall patiently await
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02

A MURDERER AMONG THE VOLUNTEERS.
The Tennessee Volunteers, on theirway 10 the
seat of war, and while encamped near Benton,
Arkansas, were visited, among others, by
man named Jacob Jester, who was at once re.
cognizcd as the Individual who, some three
years ago, broke Jail in Huntsville Alabama,
where he was awaiting trial for the murder of
a person named Brewster He admits that he
did kill Brewster but alleges that it was in
selEdefence
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02

Major General Butler, the old war veteran
OflSI2, is lying dangerously ill at Point lisa.
bel. Many of the Volunteers are seriously
sick with various diseases, aud much mortali-
ty is feared in the American army before the
close of the summer months.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02

~ Rev. Charles r. Torrey, furious alb
oltiOnist, died recently in the Penitentiary OF
Baltimore, in which he was confined for the
attempted abduction of slaves This pious d.
vine, who followed with such distinguished
selfdenial the commandment, thou shalt not
covet thy neighbors goods" admitted before his
ignominious death, that he had assisted in the
liberation of nearly four hundred slaves A
month will not have passed before this mans
name is hcralded in the press of the North as
martyr in the great the glorious cause Of ne.
gro stealing
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02
AS ever,
Your loved and loving
ARMCHAIR.
MARION, Lauderdale CO., Mi.

To MAIL Contractors Thomas b.
Addison, Esq, clerk in the general post OIL
flee at Washington for more than twenty years
of honest and faithful services, having resigned
his place, is now established at the Capital as
a General agent for all having business tran
sactions with the heads of the Post Office De-
partment. In dealing with a branch OF the
Government so extended in its operations, de-
lay necessarily ensues, although the manage
ment and attention may be the best, and con-
sequentIy the liquidation of just claims is often
neglected, causing great embarrassment TO the
creditor. Mr. Addison, from long expe.
rence of the usages of the Department, will
make most efficient agent His character
for an unsulled integrity is well established
in Washington, and with the fullest confidence
in his honesty and honor, we commend him
TO the patronage of claimants
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02

rs We acknowledge from Messrs. Price
& FALL, ofthe MississippiaG late New Or
leans, Mobile and Kentucky papers, received
through the courtesy of JAMES A. CHAPMAN,
Esq. Our best bow is due for this unusual and
very acceptable favor
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02

10 We have long rhyme on hand, ad-
dressed to 4" Puck" ofthe Stingaree, by one of
his admirers. 1t shall appear soon.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02

THE TIA PLAxTIs FRAscE The French
are noi 81 al behind The NOS enlightened na-
ions 10 Horticultural sHpsrimsua They
haEs tried The euldEsiioo Of he tea plzui IN
Fznos and AlFisrt In TIE f5rusr couniry,
thssEpslInsui succeeded, bTt N Ire lsncr The
rii1ua Aas proved 10 warm
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02

SEMLBARBARous. They have had no less
than three murders in Arkansas lately, of the
most arocious character One was committed
without provocation, and the others were caused
by a slight misunderstanding Two of the
murderers have escaped, and the other is at
large on a trivial bail A law and order coun,
try, truly.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02

HOME LEAGUE EXTRAORDINARY. The
protectionists Of Philadelphia are most skilful
inthe mOdus operandi Of creating pancs. They
have formed a home league, every member of
which pledges himself to purchase no article of
toleign Imports Jon which is manufactured at
Home. 1.-THE motive of this movement was
purer, we might regard it as a patriotic one
But it is only factious intrigue against the
Administration. Are home manufacturers so
much in want Of market as to make this re.
sort to home league necessary Not at all
Some recreant democrats of Pennsylvania who
render principles subservienl to interest," have
Joined in the midnight cry" of ruin which the
manufacturers have thought it expedicnt to
start. This Tremendous excitement" howev
er, being entirely artificial, will exhaust itself;
the poor, abused tariff OF 1876 will prove itself
less hostile 10 Northern manufacturers than is
now anticipated and the monopolst wilawake
from their infatuation in perfect wonderment
that their enormous gains are spared, while, if
they have any candor about them they must
acknowledge that Jimmy Polk is not so bad
fellow after ALL
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02

ABOLITION OUTRAGE. The lady Of Gen.
Quitman, while travelling from New York to
the city of Newport, Rhode Island, lost val
liable negro man, who was enticed from her
by the vile misrepresentation Of a gang of
abolition scoundrels The servant had hither-
to been most faithful. An implicit confidence
had been Teposed in him by his master, to whom
he was indebted for many favOrs.
Our Northern fellow countrymon have We
~ poor notions Of honor. Even the rank ia.
naticsm Of the most insane aboitionist, we had
hoped, would respect the condition ofan unpIo-
tected lady, and refrain from depredalOns up
on her rights But it is not so. Abolitionism,
eowardly in its nature as it is lawlesS and dis.
honest in its intents, pliers from the Southern
woman, who travels alone with an unmeriled
confidence ia the honor OF her Northern coun.
trymen. What protection is there for South.
eru righ,sl What value to US is the Consilu-
ton which, though defining our rights, and
legalizing our domestic institutions, becomes a
nulliy when the Southern man travels 10 the
NORTH There is now in the North, beyond
question, an organized gang Of bandis-their
organization being proved by their systematic
operaliOns-whO, PrOfaning the name Of phi
lanthropy, plumber the Southern man Ofa pro-
perry which the Constitution recognizes to be
legally bis. This must no, be. What has
become ofsta;e sovereignty, il ono Of the con-
federaey cannot preserve itself from the COnsi-
tutionsl infractions Of anoiher1
The Governor Of the State should test this
question at once, by making formal demand
pr the abducted slave, upon the Executive Of
New York Should her State Constitution Be
pleaded for noncompliance, thru the hour Tor
scifTedrers will have comeI
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02

GEN. GAINEs.-Since Gen. GAINES
made his opening address to the court Of
inquiry, the court has been engaged IN
hearing evidence. The first person eI.
amined, was Capt. CALHOUN, his Aid
whose testimony was introduced merely
for tbs purpose Of verifying tie orders d
Gen. GAINES. which were submitted
a part fthe evidence. On the SIh lnsL,
Col. PAYNE's testimony was given. IL
was the Inspector General Of the Army
Occupation, and was in the battles Of "
Sth and 9Th Of May. We copy from thi
correspondence Of the Norfolk Beacon ~
examination.
Question by Gen. G.-What was ~
relative strength Of Gen. Tayior's arm
and the Mexican forces about the laiia
part Of April, when the latter forces VIC"
approaching the border Of Texasl
Answer-Gen. Taylor's whole tore
was about tweniy-nino hundred men
seven hundred Of whom were al foH
Brown. The Mexican forces we're var
onsly estimated, when We arrived % -
Rio Grande opposite Msismoros, a. tro-
three 70 five thousand men. The o.
aasr our arrival, the Mexicans commences
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02

PISE AFFLEs A fne specimen Of this de-
lieious fruit raised At S. LBeiea, Esa Florida,
was presented to the editor Of the Charleston
News They have been rsissd without any
extraordinary culture, and though the FRS trO-
peal frui Of The kind grown in The Unhed
S,aiess The experiment proves thai they viii
grow luKuriautly 10 Flori5a
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02
True Democrat.
Agents for the True Democrat.

The following gentlemen will act as our
Agents, to receive moneys due this Office, and
receipt for the same:
c. w. Moody, Quitman, Clark county
James NJ Williams, Charlottesville.
w. w. Drinkwater, Decatur, Newton CO.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-09-02
From the ~ o. Delta.
LATE AND VERY IMPORTANT
From Mexico!

Overthrow and Imprisonment Of Pare
dss; California taken possession Of
by the american Squadron; Arriral