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True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-02-18
A.G BROWN

From these letters received no iui,lligc nee
lor several weeks Mr. Walkers l,uer appris.
ing me, that be had uihhcld the commissi0n
SC, aud giving the reasons why b. bad 5Oa,
Shaving b1,n miscauhd m 3D. mai -
Mbon I sat abe commission % Mi RaIstI
exPeci,d, tBud 50 meant TO be uuI. Ts.Ua3l If
Mr. Walker ulhireu from The S,nlie tlat
be was % deliver the oommission 10 Mr. Th5mp.
son. Il never occurred 10 me thai any thug
else could Be- done unh u, and may, 90 that
acc0uui have ba,n les eHPiien ia my iusifuc-
lions. than ! sh0lii have ban When sliI
uoi knowing uhai esn.il-.usy may baF..A
Sc" meaui O. o. uai.is1aI as f,l,tuus o..
hls Hnhlraual h0m ihe S.usls. iof an Exscu.
tirl appoinfmenL AR Walker understood urr.
BE- ssys, % have ref-rencs 70 the Contingency
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-02-18
JACKSON, Mi, Feb. 21st. ISL.

JACKSON, Mi, Feb. 2lst, 1915.
lion. j. Thompson
DEAR SIR: Walker has intimated TO me
his intention TO withdraw from the Senate:
have not yet accepted his resignation, in
hopes that he may yet review his determi.
nallon aud remain where he is, aud at the
writing OF this letter, have left the subject
open for his farther reflection. His vaua-
bic services ought not TO be lost to the State
and nation, by his Withdrawal, but he may
determine 10 pursue his present purpose.
B'-ldcs the Withdrawal of Mr. Walker, OF
ms time, IS likely TO Involve us in Difficult.
" You have always been fast friend of
the cause, and | wish you to act in concert
with me 60 lfcey ihiu.s uu &c .-.zl...i...-
entanglemenls. Your present term expir-
eS on the Both Of March. Mr.. Walker does
not 90 out, if he goes at ALL until the 10Th
OF March. have therefore ventured, I'M
solicited by you, or your friends, to send
yon acommsslol as United States Senator
after the 10Th of March, in the hope that
you will consent TO take your seat in the
Senate at least duringthe executive session.
Iun may not chose 10 surrender your
place on the Congressional ticket for the
more doubtful chances OF an election TO the
Senate, aud will not cmbarrass you as to
choice of pos lions, further than can be
avoided. Nothing will be said here about
your appointment, or Walkers resignation,
unlll | hear from you. In your letter of
acceptance, II you accept at all, you can
take your own position before the country,
either rcsumng your place on the Congress.
SIouaI ticket, or take the chances for the
Senate. am well satisfied If YOU take
your position at once; your accepting the
appointment cannot injure you. feel
disposed To appoint some one al Washing
ton. 1ou are the oldest member of Con
grusS; You have beeu three times elected,
aud always by an increased vote, giving
earnest that the people have confidence in
you. These considerations influenced me
10 give you the appointment. What YOU
will do with Il, leave TO your own decS-
ion, with the simple suggestion, that your
acceptance OF a., during the executive Sps-
sion at least, cannot iujure you. Not
knowing whether Mr.. Wa. kcr will consent
10 remain ln the Senate or whether YOU will
accept the commission, | have deemed Il
most proper 10 say nothing about the
or appointment uulll | hcal
from Washington must therefore. urge
yUu Ia write me your d termination lu-
stantly, GA Us being made, aud before sou
present your credentials 60 the Senate, lor
! DO not want the FIRST intelligence OF your
TO reach as IN the newspapers.
Yours very truly,
A.. BROWN.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-02-18

Touoto Sruce.-Takc as many ripe t1rs.
los as you ch sosa. aud lay them IN jar W. e
should b. placed 10 an oven from which re
bread has tsru uut dawn Lea Them rs- Ed
all soit lhen sepa tlc pulp from the
odd uiae vinegar and pounded garlic, WI
rfn~ai 7nl sat Ti.s ssncc should Be PRES
90 tirlss. w caTktd 10 q cool ua-
aa- his IS srccllent s1ucc with ether IS.
or coli meat Western GarlrsE
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-02-18

The above is correct transcript of Mr..
Walkers letter, emitting few sentences no
way relating to the commission of his sue
cessor, or his own resignation. The day
after It's reception, | forwarded package
to Mr.. Walker, containing a commission
for Mr.. Jacob Thompson, and some letters.
insert copy of the commission, and the
0Gcial letter.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-02-18

4 JscfM irliclr-One Of The Creates fa#
most useful inventions Of late days, is "Wa.n
patent suction, lifting and forcing pump" r.,.
exhibited in this place. tits valuable for eyr-v
day us in the ordinary purpose of raising w.
ter from the cis,cTn aud doubly so when ne
c,ss,y shall require It's use as fire engine I
Is provided with q shor, piece Of hose and cop
per nozzle, by which it will throw stream Of
water an inch in diameter a distance Of sixty
feet perpendicularly, and so great is the lev
power, that enc man, OF even a boy, can uo-.
tail day Should it be desirable. any lena..
o. hose en- b. otlain,d end attached. so as
convey th' wai,r 10 any cmir,nce or portion
lul.diug 20 use IN case Of fire, OF for clean
purposes. The advantages consist in hay.
ibis pump always ready for use, being ala
ID % t.e cis..rp. and ia case Of FIRE, the /
Gu o. auach,d in few seconds, and immt
si.Iy MS d at a time when a bucket foil or q.
al water is worth more than barrels aierwaI
No hmily ~ town or country should be w
out one. They are invaluable in case Of f..
for CLEANING purposes, &c. and being made e-
tirslv oi cast iron, they will laa years wfh-.,
rapair-NeicLe- Free Trader
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-02-18

L0u Pos'age-The New York Even
Gazsue announces that the Assembly cftt =
State, BY nearly unanimous vote, have pas
resolutions protesting strongly againa any
creass at the rates Of Postage, and reQues
lhe Representatives Of New York in Cong
T. oppose any such alteration Of the law 4
movement sfthe great State Of New York. a.,
sxru powerful influence in favor Of low a-s
taCe.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-02-18

This package contained two priUate let
tiers, one TO Mr. Walker, and one to Mr.
Thompson. Ihave never been in the la,
biz Of keeping copies ofmy private letters,
and kept none of these. Copying official
papers is found to be somewhat toiIsome,
when taken together with the current du.
ties Of the Executive Office. From some
notes made at the time, | am enabled to
transmit the suhjoincd letters, phich, IN all
mdtcrial points, conform to the originals.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-02-18
WASHINGTON City. Feb. II. 1916.

WASHINGTON CITY. Feb. II, 1915.
His ElccHeary l. g. Brona, G0refaor al lie
STATE Of mississippi:
SIR: hereby tender you the resignation
Of my seat as a Senator Of The Unncd States,
from the State of Mississippi to take effect from
and after the 10Th Of March next
Very respectfully your ob't serv'l,
H. J. WALKER.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-02-18
PAULDING MISS, WEDNESDAY, EEBRUARY 49, 1916.

withdrawal from the Senate in March next.
You may converse freely, and rely with
Implicit confidence on the statements of
my friend DIR. Tate.
Yours most truly,
X. J. WALKER.
Gov. A. G. Brown.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-02-18
ALBERT G. BROWN
GovernOr ID the Slale of MisSissir

Governor of the State of Mississippi,
10 arhom IL may concern.
KNOW YE, That have this day appoin-
ted Hon. Jacob Thompson, of the comfy
OF Lafayette, and State of Mississippi, to
MI the vacancy in the Senate Of the United
States, occasioned by the resignation ofthe
Hon. r. j. Walker, a Senator from the said
State OF Mississippi, TO serve The unexpircd
term OF said Walker, or until he shall be
superseded by an rejection OF the Legislature
OF this State. The appointment of said
Thompson TO take effect and be in force
from and after the lenth day of March,
1915.
Given under my hand and the
RI Sl great seal of the State of MIsSiS-
S'I Sippi, at the city of Jackson, Feb.
ruary 2lst, 1916.
A. q. BROWN.
BY the Governor,
WN. HEMINGWAY, Sec'y of State.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-02-18
JACKSON, Miss, Feb. 2I, 1915

JACKSON, MISS, 60. Il, 1919.
Hon. r. J. Walker:
DEAR SIR After the calmeSt considera-
ton which have been enabled 10 give
your letter by the hands of DIR. Tate, have
felt constrained to decline appointing DIR.
GwIn. In doing so, DR. Gwln knows,
and so do you. that am actuatcd by no
feeling of unkindneSS towards him person.
ally or politically. He has done much for
the success Of the democratic party; much
more indeed, than many have been willing
10 give him credit for. But il is very OPP
parent, that with a considerable number
of democrats DIR. Gwin is in bad odor
With all such, ms elevation 60 the Se.
nate at this time, would be the signal for
attack. The opponents Of DIR. Gwin NAV
not constitute n majority Of our party. but
they are not the less formidable on that
account | seek what / absolutely know,
when say that his enemies will assail hun
most vehemenily as ccHinly as he is az
pointed The trends OF DR.. Gwiu would
defend him. My trends would probably
feel called on 10 defend tie appointment.
Thus we should have assaults on ole side,
and delenccs on the other, engenderiug the
worst possible state Of ieeliugi aud under
such circumstances IL would be wonderful,
1.-THE democratic party was not the greatest
sufferer.
DR. Gwin may not shrink from such
assaults. do not intend Ia intimate that
he should do 50, but be ought uoi 10 covei
them at the cxpeuse Of harmony Ia the
democratic ranks. lam sure if You and
the otherirends 10 the administration could
see things here as as l sc them, YOU would
not ask this appointment; aud have had
TOO many occasions 90 admire the selfsac-
ri6cing spirit IN which DR. Gwin has
acted, 10 suppose be would now accept a
mere temporary appointment like ihis 81
the expense Of his parry.
/ still entertain hope that you may
remain in The Senate; aud in this hope I
have not announced the reception OF your
and will not Until I hear ir0m
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-02-18

A private letter was received by me, by the
hands of Dr. Tate, from which make the fol;
lowing extract:
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-02-18
WASHINGTON Cry, Feb.1I, 1915.

WAsHl NGToN CITY, Feb. j, 1910.
Dear Sir | write TO you in the conf
dence citizenship, personal and political,
and for yoUr eye alone. In consequence
ofthe failure 10 elect Senators in Tennessee,
Virginia and Indiana, the senate will stand,
on the lth of March next, % democrats,
"A wings and 3 vacauclcS. I'm the event
of my withdrawal. will stand II wings,
81 democrats aud vacancies. The Wee
President will have the casting vote; but
unfortunately, il Is fear he will have no
vote i'm the election of officers of the Senate,
such as printer Ii then my seat be vacated
and no person appointed IN my place, we
cannot elect a democratic printer, aud the
party will sustain very great, perhaps IRE
parable injury. Ii seems to be the unlver.
sal opinion, here, that am TO be with
drawn from the Senate by an executive
appointment, such as my friends will insist
OH my accepting, aud IN fact demand OF
me, as an act of Justice TO them aud TO the
democratic party of Mississippi. No one
knows better than yourself, that ! nm per-
fectly satisfied with my place IN the Senate
aud do not desire 10 change II, but such
seems TO be the aspect of the case, that !
will be compelled TO yield my own desires
10 the wishes of my friends.
have determined TO resign my seat in
the Senate, and it becomes necessary that
you should I'LL il Immediately. The APP
polntment, although dated Of course on the
day when you Slgu it, must be filled upby
you TO take effect from and after the 10Th
Of March, 1915. You may accept this as
a tender Of my resignation, to take effect as
above, but more formal tender will be sent
TO you, as also handed sealed, TO one OF
yourinendsin tins city, 10 meetyou, should
you come on. II would be best that you
should come on Immediately, without one
hours delay, with commission m your
pocket, 10 be delivered here by you TO meet
the contingency, should IL happen. trust
YOU Will come on TO ascertain the conlln-
gency, aud select some ono here on the I
spot, 10 take his seat IN the Senate al once, I
aud who will 90 with the real friends OF the /
President in voting for a printer. Dr. 6wln /
we an think. who have converSCd together, /
might be surely relied on, and 50 think 1
some ofthe special friends ofihe President, j
and il is al their request that he agrees, as /
he informs nc. 10 accept the appointment 4
temporarily, not designing 70 become a
candidate before the Legislature Tor The 4
siaiion. The Doctor viii accept only TO 4
prevent the defeat Of Col. Folks admins
tration 30 thc election Of a printer assuring 4
me that he does not desire The station, hav-
ing other views which be desires 70 carry /
cut and which can only be done by his B
The Columbian fountain., 1846-05-06
For the Columbian Fountain
TIE WONDERS OF THE AGE.

MEssRs. EpIToRs : What think you Of
this mild and beautiful spring weather
do not know how you may be affected
but to me it is delightful in the extreme.
Although Of a cold, phlegmatic tempera-
ment, | contessi has the effect to warmmy
blood, enliven my spirits, quicken my
speed, and make me feel quite young again.
II induces disposition to rambIc, to stroll
through fields and woods, & 'o'er hills aud
dales, to seek out and admire the beauties
that nature has spread everywhere around
US. ... ...
In one Of these, my accustomed rambles,
| found myself, but yesterday, on a lofty
eminence, or rising ground, somewhere
east of the Capitol. | stopped to gaze on
the beautiful and picturesqe scenery around.
The Capitol of this mighty nation, the most
thriving and prosperous nation the world
has vet seen, was still in view. The beau
tiful flags of our country were there unlurl-
ed, and playing in tie braczc; beneath
which the Representatives of the people
were Icgislating for world. The fields
and woods were spread out in delightful
prospect; the little spires OF grass, the buds
and flowers, just starting INTO life, through
the genial influence OF returning spring. 4
quiet lirIe stream was vending its way
along the vale beneath my feet The Hca-
vens were smiling above me. The SUN
poured down his golden rays through iidlus
Of ether, pure as the atmosphere that plays
around the peaks of our loved Alleghanes
Not a cloud obscurcd the sky--aIl was
bright, and beautiful, and still. What d
lovely and enchanting spot Here, thought
|, is the place for the lover TO resort anc
dwell on the charms of his mistress the
philosopher, to survey the heavens aud tn,
earth, and admire the wonders OF creation
the poet, 20 drink in the Inspirations ofpoe
try; the patriot, 10 renew his vows Of dcvo
ton and fidelity to his country; the hoI,
Christian, like Moses on the Mount, /,
hold communion with his God
While, absorbed in this delightful reyerie
rumblmg sound, like that OF distant thun
, der, fell upon my ear, Startled at the
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BOOKs FOR SALE,

.By u Ward s Son, al their New Store on
Penn. AUenue, near RMboad Depot
N EBSTER'S Octave Dictionary
w SCOTS Observations on the New Testament
Bowers History Of the Popcs
Miriam, by Rev. j. Todd
Todd's Bible Companion
Common Prayer Book in various bindings
Robbins Outlines of History
Goodrch's Pictorial History OF the L. states
Do do do Of France
Parley's Common School History
Anthon's Cssar, Horace, SaIust Cicero, and
Virgil ..........
MuchcIrs Geography for Schools; besides
variety Of other School Books.
TEMPERANCE VOLUMES,
Enbracinp number Of excellent and popular
productions in the form of Essays, Tales, &c.
lIymn Books, &c Of the Methodist Churches.
BibIes Of all sizes, ard various binding.
Tcstamcns.
ALSO,
All kinds Of Stationery, which will bc sold at the
lowest prices tor CASH april 2e-M
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rOMBs, BRUSHES, AND PERFUMERY.- :

IOMBS, BRUSHES, AND PERFUMERY.--
" We have just returned from the North with an
extensive assortment Of the above-named articles,
aud are now ready to supply our customers with
the best and freshest Perfmery, consisting of Po-
matums, Ok Marrow, and Oils for bealtifying and
promoting the growth Of the hair; Cold Cream,
Lip Salve, Bay Rum, Farina Cologne, Luhin's EX-
tracts for the handkerchief, with great variety of
English and French Hair Brushes.
Also, Shell, Buffalo, and Horn dressing, tuck, aud
side Combs Nail and Tooth Brushes; a very fine
article of Purses, all Of which we are determined
to sell cheaper than the cheapest.
S. PARkER'S Perfumely and a
Fancy store, bet. 9th and 1Oth streets,
Pennsylvania avenue nov 4-tf
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D A / L Y
iiardwarel rtardware!, Hardware.u

| WHEELER, Penn. Avenue, near 7th street.
| AS just opened an entire new and WeIl select
LII ed assortment of Hardware, Cutlery and
Fancy Goods, which he oilers Tor sale at whole
| sale or retail, on as accommodating terms as they
can be had in the district.
His stock consists in part of the following art-
cles Rogers & Sons and others Table Cutlery
in complete sets, Ivory, Buffalo, Buck, Bone, and
Cocoa Dining, and Desert Knives and Forks, Ger
man Silver, and Britannia, Tea and Table Spoons,
Penknives, Razors, Scissors, Nut Picks, and
Crackers, Cooks, Butchers Shoe and Carving
Knives, Shutters and Trays, Plated, steel and
Brass Audirons, Shoyels and Tongs, Shovel and
| Tong Stands, and Tenders, Tea Trays and War
tiers, In sets and separately, Bellmeta and Porcc-
llan Preserving Kettles itcnj Tin, Tea Kettles and
Sauce Pans, Long and Short Handle Frying Pans,
and Stove Pans, Ovens and Lids, Pots, Skillct5,
Grlddles and extra Lids, Iron Furnaces, Potatoe
Steamers, Mortars and PestIes, Warie Irons, Sad
Irons, Skimmers Ladies and Forks, Coffee Mills,
Sifters, Bread Tcasters &c, Shoyels Spades,
Forks, Hay and Straw Knives, Axes, Hatchets,
Hammers, Saws and Planes, Cut, wrought and
Horse Shoe Nails, Cut Tacks pat. Brads and Spara-
bles Rim, Cottage, Mortise and Stock Locks,
Closet, Cupboard, Till, Chest, Trunk and Pad
Locks, Nlortise' Stop, Knob and Thumb Latches,
and Bolts, Table, Butt, Parliament III. l.. s Strap
Hinges, Pamer's pat. Blind Hinges, to faster
back and to Farnham's pat. Window Blind fas
teners, Common and Axle Sash Pueys and sash
Cord New England Go. Wood Screws all sizes,
Sofa Springs, Bed Screws, Castors and Furniture
Knobs, Curtain Bands and Pins, Iron and Brass
Han and Coat Hooks, Single and Double Barrel
Guns and Apparatus, Brushes, Combs, Buttons,
Needles and Pins, Shoe Thread Cotton, Woisted,
Diaper, Boot and Straning Web, Curry Combs,
Horse Cards, Wool Cards, Ok, Trace IIalers,
Backband and Dog Chains, Brass, Copper and Iron
Wire, Round, Flat and Square Iron, Hoop and
Band Iron, Nail Rods, Burdens pat. Horse Shoes,
Carriage Springs, Wagon Boxes, American and
English Blister, Cast aud Sheer Steel, Sc, sc
All of which, he will sell as low as can be had
at any regular Hardware House in the city.
a Washington, Nov. a, l845.
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A Card.

UHE subscriber takes this method to inform his
Il customers and the public generally, that he
has, for the present. removed his Boot and Shoe
establishment on the opposite side of the street,
next door to Mr.. Kinchey's confectionery, and op-
posite to Mr.. Dyer's Auction Store, South side of
Pennsylvania Avenue, between 10th and llth
streets, where he can be found at all times, ready
to execute any orders he may be favored with, at
the shortest notice, and in the best and most fash
ionabe style. He would also wish his customers
and the public generally, to take notice that his en-
tire stock will be sold from and after this date al
Cost, and no mistake. To those wishing to Pur-
chase he would say call and sec his stock Consist
ing of almost every article, SIZE quality and price,
in his line Of business, worn by gentlemen, ladies,
boys, misses, youths and children
.N sHa saHFs THOMAS B. GRIFFIN.
N. B. The subscriber has on hand between 200
and 800 pairs black and white satin, and black and
white Kid slippers Of the finest quality, at vi %
per pair ~ -" Il. b. c.
march 25-H
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TUDSON'S PORTRAIT.-- Subscriptions
u will be received at VIM. @. FoRcE's bookstore,
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 10th street, for
copies Of the Portrait of DR.. Judson, now in course
Of preparation, and soon to be published under the
direction of the Baptist Board Of Foreign Missions,
at the following prices Iithcsraph, good paper,
25 cents on fine board 80 cents steel engraving,
on cornman plate paper India proof impressions,
and is in size nine inches by eleven. feb 6-tf
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FOR SALE.

ry,HE subscriber will sell, on accommodating terms,
the following property TO wit; the BRICK
HOUSE now occupied for the publication of the
Columbian Fonntaip, four I,W O1SIoRY FRAME
HOUSES, and A COTIAGE fronting on First
street South, fronting the Capitol. ApplcatIon
can ho made either at my dwelling, near the Rail.
rooa- a. I,umber ard office, Seventh street. near
The Cam, where all kinds .of BUILDING MA
& TERI6I.S. together with CEMENT, cALOlN.
Z ED PLASTER, COAL, &c, &c, can be had
cheap fot cash or short credit
feb, N, Ie4e--H suHN fpfoh,
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GEORGE W. CLARKE, BUILDER, .RND
(TGE.NER.4L FJR.NISffLNG U.N,DER7.9KER
corner Of Vhgiaia areue and 9th street, nca, The
Nary Yard Gate-or at his residence, ON the west
side of llth street, near the eastern Branch bridge
for the liberal patronage with which
he has already been favored he respectfully solcits
a continuance Of tho same.
Always on hand, ready for use, Pine, Cherry,
Walnut, Poplar, and Mahogany, which he manu-
factures into Cofns at the shortest notice, and on
the most reasonable terms ..
Hearsc and carriages furnished at the shortest
notice All orders thankfully received and prompt
ly attended to at all hours, ifle at the above place
N B.-Carpenters work in all its branches done
on the most reasonable tcrnns and at the shortest
notice.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, and made
look equal to new. sr >dcc 1S-6m
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