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State journal & flag., 1846-11-13

The citizens of Clarke county have re-
Gently held public meeting, in which they
denounced by resolutions, the changes made
in our State Constitution, at the last session
of the General Assembly, "as impairing its
power, and destroying the harmony and
consistency of its provisions" They re.
commend 10 the people Of the State, the
propriety of calling general convention, to
prepare new constitution. This move
ment seems to us disorganizng and danger
Gus. The constitution can only be prop ,rly
changed according to the mode provided in
that instrument itself Any other mode is
tut revolution, and strikes at the basis OF
organized society. When "evils become
insuferable.' the people have the right to
revolutionise,-but surely ii cannot be insis
ted that our State government is in such a
condition as to justify resort to ",he last
appeal of an injured and su ffering peoplep'
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13

Several young gentlemen, citizens Of our
State, who were engaged 10 the siorming Of
Monterey, and greatly distinguished them.
selves have recently returned to their homes.
One Of these ROBERT GoREE, ESQ.,, of Perry
county, was, we understand, member of
the Texas Rangers, under Col. Hays; was
in the hotties, Of the fight and Won golden
opinions from his associates, for his gallantry
and dauntless decision. lie went to Mex
leo as a private IN an Alabama company
bat pr.fcrring the field Of action to that ef
repose, 10 which the great body Of our State
troops were unfortunately consigned, he
succe eded in getting position in The gal.
liant corps of Texans, who have covered
themselves with l,urels by their chivalrous
conduct through the whole war. Young
Goree brings back with hin, many trophies
of the war among others stand Of colors
which he took with his own hand and we
are gratifed at the testimonials of respect
which are being paid 10 him by his fellow
citizens.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13
SINGULAR Discovery In the south We

SINGULAR DGscovERY.-- the south ives.
tern part Of Franklin county. Miss, there
is a latform or floor composed Of hew u
st one, neatly polished under ground. 1t is
about. one hundred and eighty feet long,
and eighty feet wide. 1t extends due moth
and southc and its face IS perfectly level.
The masonry is said to equal, if not supe-
rior to any work Of modern times. The
land above it is cultivated but thirty years
ago it was covered with oak and pine trees,
measuring from two TO three leet in diam.
eier. 1t is evidently of very remote ami.
guilty, Us the Indians who resided in the
neighborhood had no knowledge of its ex-
istence previous 10 its recent discovery.
Nor is there any tradition among them from
which we may form any idea of the object
Of the work. or of the people who were its
builders.-There is also a canal and we'll
connected with it, but they have ever been
explored. A subterranean may be under
meath. Farther explorations NAV throw
some light upon its orlgin.-Louisuille 10 ur.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13

MEXICAN NAMEs.-A writer in the Union
gives the derivation of the names Of sew
eral of the towns IN Mexico, which have
recently. by the progress Of our arms, be-
come scenes of interest. Monterey was
founded bout the year 1000, and received
its name from Gaspar de Zuniga Acevedo,
Count de Monterey, then Viceroy Of Mex
leo. Cerrdlro received lis appellaion from
the MARQUES de Cerralvo, who held the
government from 1924 10 1888. Many
other towns in the northern part of Mexico.
which may become the scenes of future
contest, were namedin honor of the royal
governors sent out by Spain such as Lii
mares, Cadareyta, CruiIias, Fuenclara, Re.
villa, &c. Santa Fs, The capital of New
Mexico, was originally the site of an &c.
clesastical establishment, and signifies the
Holy faith. r
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13
1anrnol & Glaa.
TUSCALOOSA. NOV. 10, 1916.

This number of the Flag completes the
volume. Our subscribers who are in ar
rears can't do US a greater favor, than to
enclose their subscriptions to US by mail
at Our rick
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13

The late storm in the Gulf of Mexico ap-
pears to have been one of the most dread
full and disastrous which has ever occurred
in those seas. The shipping in most Of
the West India islands, particularly Cuba,
was either destroyed or greatly injured /; and
the loss Of Prop.rty ssd life is very great.
Much solicituds Is felt 10 learn its effects on
the blockading feet along the Mexican
coast. They were no doubt partially pro.
tected by their vicinity to the coast.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13

The recent discovery of the new planet
according to the pre- dictions Of LIE Kerrier,
will render his name as immortal as those of
Herschell and La Place. l. is the most sig-
nal achievement Of astronomical science
being no less than the discovery of new
world by mathematical analysis. This
planet has been observed in various parts
of The United States, aud recently by Prof.
Barnard, of the University of Alabama,
whose earnest devotion TO every branch OF
science connected with his department, is
so creditable 10 that institution.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13
STATE JOURNAL & FLAG OF THE UNION.

Santa Anna proceeds TO San Luis Potosi,
where he'wil halt, and concentrate The whole
OF the Mexican forces. Instructions have
been forwarded to the General commanding
the Army of the North to make no further
resistance at Saltilo, hut to fall back upon
San Louis Potosi.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13
The University of Alabama.

This Institution is now in a very flourish
ing condition. Under the care its learn.
ed and able Faculty, ii accomplishes all the
elevated ends which the people have the
right 10 expect from an institution of learn
ing so munifcen,Iy endowed. 1t affords
opportunities for The attainment in our own
Stale, of as complete and thorough an edu
cation as can be obtained at Yale or Har-
ward. No person could be better qualified
for the arduous and responsible position
which he fills SO honorably, than its excel-
lent President, DR.. Manly and the differ.
ent professors are all finely qualified for their
several departments. The excellence of
their government and instructions are man.
ifesI in the rapid advancement and elevated
character of the students of The Institution.
more estimable and accomplished body
Of young men cannot be found al any college
in the Union. They seem to combine with
habits of studi0usness, an ambition TO be re-
garded as cultivated gentlemen, and to lay
deeply the foundations OF the character which
they are hereafter to hold in our State, when
they shall become its leading citizens, and
occupy tho posts fhonor now in the hands
Of solder" but not "better" men. We are
proud of this Institution, its Faculty, and
Students. We are reminded too that, at
the next session Of the Board of Trustees,
to be held in December, choice is 10 be
made Of a Professor OF "English Literature
and Oratory," that chair now being vacant.
This is one Of the most important Of the
Professorshi?s, and requires an individual
of peculiar qualifications 10 discharge lis
duties properly. The name of the Profess
sorship indicates what those qualifications
are. He should be an accomplished bellies.
lettres scholar, and an eloquent orator; and
should possess the power of imparting his
own tastes and attainments to his pupils.
More than ihis,-he should not only be
thoroughly versed in the performances of
others, but should have added achievements
OF his own to the great funds of literature
and eloquence. Such man is indispensa-
Bile in this department and would, by re-
flecting honor on the Institution and litera-
ture at large, attract students from all parts
of the South. Such man we are sure can
be obtained; for there are numerous men
who would be glad to procure the silua>
ton.
We trust then, that the Trustees will take
This matter into proper consideration, and
make choice of some one who will be wor.
thy TO fulfil the duties of this department,
with the same credit that the other chaisa Of
the Institution are respectively filled.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13

COMMODORE STEWART, it is said in sew.
eral northern papers, has been assigned 10
the command of the squadron now being
concentrated in the Gulf preparatory to an
attack on the Castle Of d'Uiloa. The
Pennsylvania, 100 guns, was in preparation
at the Gosport Navy Yard, to act as his
flag ship,
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13

Capt Mcmahon, tho commander OF the
Irish Jasper Green's" who were engaged
IN the disgraceful riot with anolhrr com.
pany Of Georgia volunteers, on the Rio
Grande, in August last, has been honorably
acquitted by court martial. II seems
that he was endeavouring to quell the dis
turbance, when he was attacked by Col.
Baker. whom he mislook for ono Of the
rioters.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13
NUMBER ID

A daring burglary was perpetrated in
this city, on Friday night ofast week. An
entrance was effected by window. into
the store Of Mr.. P. l.. Sink, and the lock
Of partition door having been forced, the
robbers made their WY into the front room,
and thence removed an iron safe containing
near nine hundred dollars in specie. They
made their exit through the from. door.
which they left unbarred. Nothing bu, the
chest was carried away. Il was found the
next day in rayine towards the river,
where it had been forced open, and rhed
OF the money. A quantity Of papers in the
chest was left uninjured. A hammer and
a prise employed by the burglars were left
upon the spot. This money was The prop,
erty Of the General Government in the
keeping of Capt. J. H. Deacing, Pension
Agent at this place. As no neglect can be
imputed TO him, we trust that he may not
be held responsible for the loss; as he is
highly worthy and public spirited citizen,
who received no compensation for the dis.
charge Of his official duties, generously
performing them for the benefit of our rev.
olu.ionary and other pensioners.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13

MAJOR GEN. .BUTLER.-The ISLANDERS
heaped upon this gallant officer for his con-
duct at the storming of Monterey, have
been refuted by the highest authority. He
seems to have given offence to some Of
more cautious letter. writer's in the army, by
his daring gallantry, and his unhcsitating
exposure OF himself and forces to the hot
test part Of the Mexican fire, when it be-
came necessary SO to do, to capture one Of
the Mexican Notifications. 1t is singular
charge to make against an American gem
eraI, that he acted too bravely One of
the letter.writers says that she acted like a
mailman" The same charge was once
made against General Wolfe, to George Ill.
Seen Wolfe mad :" replied the Kirg, swell
then wish he would bite some of my other
Generals!"
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13

The last intelligence from our fleet in
the Gulf of Mexico, was that an attack was
to DO made on the 18th or 18th Of October,
upon Alvarado; to be led by Commodore
Conner in person.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13

The Hon. NATHAN CLIFFORD, the new
Attorney General, has entered on the du-
ties Of his Office. The Democratic papers
of New England, speak Of him in the high.
est terms ofpraise as being. although COM
paratively young man, worthy incum-
bent Of the Office once held by Pinkney and
Writ. ts sfs .sl
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13

The Rev. A. A. Lipscomb, formerly pas
tor of the Methodist Protestant church at
Montgomery in this State, has become ad.
junct editor of the Literary Atheneum,'
a monthly magazine established at Balti-
MORE
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13


Myers and his friends were acqui tied,
on the 9th ult., before the Hastings Courl
at Richmond, of the murder of Hoyt. The
tribunal by a vote of five 10 two, decided the
assassination to be justifabe, and dis.
charged the prisoners. This mode of pro.
cedure, without trial by jury, seems 10
us to be very singular, and is, we suppose,
confined to Virginia. Upon the examina .
ton it was proven, in addition TO former
evidence. that Hoyt was seen to enter a
house OF l.fame, in the suburbs If The city,
with woman yelled and disguised, who
was supposed to be Mrs. Myers. This ems
tire tragedy has deep moral connected
with it; but we fear that too great laxiry
Of penal justice has been manifested in its
conclusion. Few will blame the injured
husband, but it is dangerous precedent
TO leave the lives Of transgressors unprotec-
ted by any shield, in the hands of irr,ated
and always uncalculating passion. Shaks.
peare's powerful delineation Of the jealous
madness of Othello, shows how dangerous
are the workings of misdirected fury in the
hands of a husband. The mgis of the law
should not be entirly Withdrawn even from
The guilty.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13
Geo. Mirabeau Ii. Lamar.

This gentleman has been appointed by
Gov. Henderson, Civil and Military Gov.
ernor of the frontier of Texas, and is ac-
lively engaged in the duties of that office.
He seems 10 have won fresh and abundant
aurels by his CALAMITY at Monterey. His
conduct. it is said, was marked by his usual
chivalry and eager impetuosiiy. He was
mounted on large white horse, and was
conspicuous TO both armies, throughout the
engagements-seeking continually the posts
OF greatest danger. Unnumbercd balls we're
discharged at him, but he seemed to bear
charmed life, and the Mexicans have since
expressed their wonder at his miraculous
escape, and daring achievements. He
was seen in almost every street of the city
where the battle ragged most fiercely, and, as
in the battle of San Jacinto, he was the
mark of many Mexican bullet from which
he only could have escaped, it seemed, by
supernatural aid" 1t is thus that fortune ia
yors the brave. General Lamar is the Marsh.
al Ney of our army, and with all his military
talents, combines the cultivation Of schol.
ar and the refinement Of a gentleman. 10
private life as we well know, he is one of
the most amiable and pleasant companions,
modest and unassumIng as, in the field Of
strife, he is reckless of danger, and chival-
rous and daring" In peace the gale of
spring, in war the mountain Storm Such
men are an honor to any nation; and it
cannot be long before Gen. Lamar shall
receive those honors from the people Of
Texas, which unfortunately of late have
been awarded to his enemies and revers.
1t may not be generally known that Pres
ident Lamar, many years ago, was the
editor of one of the leading papers in this
State. During the continuance of our seat
OF government, at Cahawba, he for some
time had charge OF the Cahawba Free
Press" then published by William B. Allen.
Subsequently he returned to Georgia .; de-
clined nomination for congress to which he
would have been easily chosen; went to
Texas, distinguished himself at the battle
of San Jacinto, and was made The second
President of the Republic. He has since
remained in private life, till the present war,
when he became Inspector General Of the
Texas troops, and has served with Gov.
Henderson.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13

Col. McCLUNG.-This gallant officer,
who was severely wounded at Monterey,
while standing on the breast works. and
enthusiastically cheering on his men, has,
We learn, returned to Mississippi, He was
shot through both thighs by musket ball |;
and his wound, though at first deemed fatal &,
is rapidly recovering. He is nephew of
Chief Justice Marshall, and is a gentlemen
Of fine intellectual attachments, though he has
unfortunately been concerned in several
deadly personal rencontres which have &C.
quired wide notoriety in the South.
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The Mexican government has officially
notified Gen. La VEGA, that Commodore
Carpenter and the crew of the Truxton
had been exchanged for himself and fel
low prisoners Of war. The General was
at New Orleans awaiting the ratification of
this exchange, by the United States, intend.
ing to return to the Mexican service as
soon as liberated.
Commodore Stockton has declared, by
proclamation, the whole Pacific coast of
Mexico to be in state Of vigorous block.
ade, to be made absolute except against
armed vessels of neutral nations. The
squadron consists Of the Congress- Savan-
nah, Columbus, Cyane, Portsmouth, and
Shark,
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13

The defeat OF the tariff democrats in
Pennsylvania, overwhelming at best, was
not quite soycomplete as has been reprcsen-
teily he Wig press. Judge THoMp<oN(deml
was elected by several hundred votes over
CAMPBELL, (whig,) hitherto conceded as ,ri-
umphan, This makes the delegation in the
next congress stand l6 wings, 7 democrats,
and native. The democracy in that State
will have to adhere TO The old doctrines of
free trade, or the Keystone" can never
be rede emed. The "cohesive principle Of
plumber" under the name of protection, was
too powerful for the temporizing course Of
those who while they professed to be demo.
Gratis, were advocates of the tariff Of AZ.
This "holding with the hounds and running
with the hare" can never be successful
Let the democracy return to tie old land
marks erected by Condy Racquet, and the
true doctrines OF trade and the constitution
will again be dominant in Pennsylvania.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13


A spirit OF dueling seems to be unfortu-
nately prevalent in our army in Mexico.
An affair Of honor took place recently be.
tween Lieut.. S. G. Ward, and Mr.. Robert
Yeatman both of Tennessee, near San An.
tonic, Texas, in which both parties were
slightly wounded. Not long since, it was
announced that Gen. Thomas F. MARSHALL
of the Kentucky troops, and the Hon. Bale
Peylon, volunteer aid TO Gen. Taylor, were
about 10 fight, in consequence Of blow
given by the latter. This difficulty has
been adjusted, by an apology in wiring.
A similar affair between Lieut.. Musson Of
New Orleans, and Capt Shivers of Mss,
who were about to fight with rifles, was
anicably settled by the nterposition Of some
officers of the regular army. Several other
affairs Of the same character, are said still
to be on the tapis. We trust that stop
may be pu, 10 this domestic warfare. Surely
our officers can find sufficien, qualification
for their lust for blood" in such scenes
as those of Palo Alto, and Monterey, with,
out turning their weapons upon each other.
More honor can be won by such gallant
conduct as that of May, Duncan, Ridgely.
Butler, Worth, and Hays, than by all the
duels that have ever been fought.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-13

An exchange relates remarkable exam
pie of gambling. 1t says that negro fire
man. on board steamboat running between
st. Louis and New Orleans, having lost all
his money at poker with his companions.
staked his clothing. and, being still uDfortu-
nate, pledged his own freedom to small
amount. Losing this, The bets were doubled.
and he finally, at one desperate hazard
ventured his full value as a slave, and hid
down his free papers to represent the stake.
He lost, suffered his certificates to be de-
slroyed, and was actually sold by the winner
10 slave dealer, who hesitated not to take
him at small discount upon his assessed
value.-Mo6ile Herald.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-13

FLAx.--It is matter of surprise to me
that gentlemen of enterprise and capital, do
not engage more extensively in the manufac-
ture Of fabrics from this article. Large
q uan,ities are annually raised in Seneca coun-
ty exclusively for the seed. The straw, af-
ter the seed is thrashed out, is left to lie and
rot in the fields; but little or no account is
made of it as a manure. The yield of seed is
from to l2 bushels per acre, and the price is
generally one dollar per bushel, which must
be poor compensation, considering it is SO
heavy drain upon the fertility of the soil;
but could they obtain an equal amount for
the stalk, the crop might be q profitable one.
Numerous articles, such as twine, cordage,
ropes, bagging, ticking, saeking, and various
kinds eff cloth for summer clothing, might
be manufactured from fax, which wear twice
as long as cotton: besides it would be helping
the farmers in their immediate vicinity who
in return would help the manufacturer.
Tyre, Dec. 81, 1915. ANSON SMITH.
-Cultiuutor.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-13
Nrw WAY TO RnsR OABBAeR.-We

| NEw WAY TO RAIsR OABBAeR.-We
were presented the other day with head OF
as fine cabbage as we ever saw by Rufus Nc,
Donald, Esq. of Adams township. He had
a wagon load of them and he informed us
they were raised in the following manner:
They were stalks that "did not head"'la fall,
but when pulled were set out in the bottoms
of deep trench, prepared for the purpose, a
slight frame work of slabs or other material
was then built over them, and the whole COW
cred with earth,so deep as to be protection
against frost. In this position they have
been growing all winter, and the heads are
large, solid, white and perfectly tender--pos>
sessing, in fact, all the qualities Of the very
finest cabbage. Esq. Mcdonald informs us
that he has been IN the habit, for many years,
of raising his cabbage for spring use in this
way, and that he would prefer that one half
of his crop should be without heads in the
fall; as those raised in this way are better for
spring use and never fail. Stalks without
heads are generally regarded as valueess.-
We name the fact that others may avail thems
selves of process at once SO simple and so
and we thank Esq. Mcdonald for
the information Fort Wayne Sentinel.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-13
Seed Corn.

John 8. Yeomans, Columbia, Ct. gives ar
account of some experiments he has made
in selecting seed corn. He sums up the
conclus ions to which he arrives as follows:
81. That there is tendency in corn to
degenerate-that variety after having been
planted for senes Of years, is not likely to
ear well or to fill out the ear, though the stalk
may beluxuriant.
9. That an early variety, taken from q
higher latitude and cultivated here, will in
creaae in the size of the ears, be more prolific
in grain, with less quantity Of stalks"
Mr.. Yeomans says his principal object in
this communication "is to impress upon the
minds of agriculturists, the importance of
occasionally changing their seed corn" In
reference to this, we remark that we should
observe the same rule in changing "seed
corn" that we would in changing the breed of
any live stock--that is, if that which is bet
ter can be had, change and get it, but not
otherwise. We would not however discour
age trial which need not involve much risk,
in order to ascertain whether real improves
ment would be made by adopting a change.
That variety of corn, or any plant, has ac-
tually SO tendency to degenerate" in conse
quence merely Of being cultivated "for Sc,
Ties Of years. In the same neighborhood or
district, we cannot believe. 1t is true va.
ETY. Of corn may be chosen which is not a.
dapted to the soii and climate it may be
larger variety than is proper for thin soil,
or it may require longer season than be.
longs to the locality nevertheless, if any
portion of il should rpen, aid judicious Sc
lection be made for seed, each succeeding
crop will be better and better fitted to the
stuation--it becomes acclimated. Instances
are wanting to show that every kind of grain
or vegetable may be greatly improved by Sc
iecting from year to year the best specimens
for seed.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-13

BURNING Straw FOR MANuRE.-E. H.
Parshall, of Farmersville, Seneca Co., ad
dressing the Editor of the Cultivator says
81 have tried the experiment two or three
times, Of burning straw for manure. plow
my ground the fore part of the season, har>
row 1t down well, and then draw out the old
straw that was stacked the year before, which
is quite dry. spread it or inches thick,
as it lies loose on the ground, and it lays a
month or six weeks. When | get ready to
sow my wheat, ! set fire to the straw. The
effect produced is equal to good coat of
well.fermented manure. My wheat often
turns out at the rate of IS to 40 bushels per
acre. have tried burning the straw on
gravelly, sandy, and clayey soils with good
effect.
Now, ask. what produces the effect de-
scribedl Is it the ashes, and how do they
operate?'