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True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1847-08-18
THE MEXICAN CLERGY.

SO much, says the editor Of the New York
Sun, has been said about the position and
sentiments of This rich and influential BODY.
that we think 1t not out ofplace to give the
results OF our own observations. when in
their capital and among them. The bis.
hops aud higher grade of clergy arc gen.
staIly eminent for their learning, purity
OF private character and devotion 10 the
interests OF The church. Their revenues
are large and so are the demands uDon
them, Tor their vast church possessions. of
which we hear so much are the funds Of a
great number Of charitable and educational
establishments II is for this reason Tho
mass always rise 10 defend the church
property when 1t Is attacked by the GOV.
eminent. The monks and friars are mot
oil The same moral grade with the cnra,es
ana secular clergy, who have the cbaroe
OF congregations, and on the cloistered or
uers, II any where, must fall the princinaI
reproach of Idle and irregular lives. Son,o
oil Tie stories told by travellers. Of pries,s
WIN families, of gambling drunkenness.
&c, may be true, but by FAR The greater
part are wilful falSehoods. Ii NAV be- vii.
iy, but certainly, II is neither bonest nor
manly, for traveller TO repay The mos,
generous hospitality, by publishing valgor
surmlseS on the habits of kind bost as
positive facts. The heads oftbe Msxican
clergy undoubtedly wish for peace as il
Is evident TO them that the war brinos
nothing but misery aud disgrace npon lie
great body Of the nation. The coun,rv
priests less acquainted than those Of The
capital with the corrupt oppressiaus NJ
tneif soldier despols. would still hold ont
TOT TIE Integrity Of Mexico, they saw
ray OF hope. They are generally pood
peaceful, home abiding men, and Will q.
nally preach submission 10 the America
power, when they are convinced that II will
END 70 the happiness aud trauouilitv or
heir locks. All the moral flrce and res
reliability IT the country side with he
'leFgy, and oppose the military. who have
eaaeed The country TO irs pres-nl stale.
no viii soon be il seen that this f,rcs
sul array itself in hEor Of slable gov
fnmenl under the STATS ofthe Union.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1847-08-18


ciFcumscribed amount ofierrilory Our circu-
iatiOn is as large IN adjoining counties as il is
in our own; the patrons Of this press, the
friends Of its principles, arelhe citizens of East
Mississippi TO them all we owe our allegiance,
and it is not simply privilege, but duty on
our part, to warn them against the covert enc.
my or expose to them any infractiOn of their
rights or betrayal oftheir interests,
As to the manner in which the delegates
we're appointed in the several counties Of Clark,
Jones, Green, Jackson and Perry, we have al
ready expressed our opinion aud sustained it
with proof from no less authority than Cover.
nor Brown himself He was the first to de.
nounce packed convention, and the first to
accept the nomination OF such body That
nomination carries with it no moral force; the
weight ofauthorilY is wanting to give it any
importance in the estimation Of the citizens of
this district.
We have merely alleged against the conven-
lion that it was body destitute of authority to
act; that where there was q semblance of au-
thority, it was procured in a manner fraudu-
lent and disgraceful, unfair and unmanly"
and that, consequently, its nominee had no
claim upon the support Of the citizens OF the
4lh Congressional district Whether the dele =,
gates did or did not nc; according TO the wish
es oftheir constituents, in convention, it is i'm
possible to determine. No public meetings ha. !
wing been held, no public demonstration having |
been made for or against A. G. Brown, except in I
he largest meeting held in The district, THAT Of
asper,) it would be wrong TO presume that the
,ublic mind was either prepossessed in his ia
or or prejudced against him, previous to the
netting Of selfconstuted delegates at Monlcel-
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1847-08-18
LATEST FROM GEN TAYLOR'S
DIVISION!
Adpance npon San I.uisil

We received last evening the New Or
leans Delta, OF the llth, which announces
the arrival of the steamship Telegraph.
with later and important news from Gen.
Taylor's column. The Matamorous Flag
Of the 4lh says:
From Major Arthur, formerly quarter.
master at Cerralvo, we learn that Gen.
Wool has received orders to proceed with
the advance Of Gen. Taylor's column on
the 20th inst, in the direction Of Encarna.
cion, some ~ leagues from Buena Vista,
where he will establish a depot, into
which three months rations WILDE thrown.
The army will then advance upon San
Luis, and communication be opened with
Tampieo or Tuxpan, from whence sup,
plies will thereafter be received. All the
mules and other means of transportation,
have been ordered above, and activity pre-,
walls throughout the whole department.
The Delta says
From our young friend, DaPonte, who
came passenger in the Telegraph. we
learn that Maj. CroSsman, Qnartermaster
at Camargo, received imperative orders on
the 18th ult., to have all the necessary
supplies and means of transportation in
Monterey on the 10Th inst. Fonr hmm.
dred Wagons and part of.thcse means
have been forwarded on from the BRACES
The Telegraph left Vera Cruz on Tho
Ord, but there had been no later arrival
from Gen. SCOTS division.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1847-08-18

THE ELECTIONS. The returns from
Alabama tell unfavorabIy for the Demo
cratic candidates. Gayle, W., is elected to
Congress from the Mobile district Hill
lizard, W, in the Montgomery district.
Our friends of the Mobile Register, 9Th
Inst, utter the following gloomy .predic.
ton:
$50 far as the election returns have
come to hand, Chapman runs far short of
his party, and ifthe same want OF party f.
delity that has marked the election in this
Congressional district, should prevail in
the Northern counties 10 any consldera-
Bile extent, The State may go TO Old Nick,
and the Democracy to Salt Rlver."
Cheer up, friends; old Nick Davis
can't come il |" and we make this asser-
ten upon the respectable authority of the
Sumter Wing, of the tenth inst. Here is
a" drop Of consolation" for you, IN the
shape of a paragraph of indignant elo'
quence from the editor Of the Wing
"From the returns received, we have No
doubt but that Reuben Censure Chapman
has bee N elected Governor of this Demo
cratic State Of Alabama From such
sins, pestiIence and famine, good Lord, de-
liver us %
How Uery sarcastic The editor must
have fed OH keen-edged rOzors for a week,
before Penning this cutting paragraph.
nP" Old Kentucky" has taken the
"right-about face" and presents the De-
mocracy with gain Of tl0O members Of
Congress. The Democratic candidate
for Governor is probably elected. So
says the Louisville Democrat.
Ia Tennessee, the two Browns are run =.
ming close race. We regard the cleo"
ton Of the Democratic Brown as beyond
a doubt. Mex week, however will tca
the result.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1847-08-18

U. S. SENATOR. The executive, in
response to the unanimous voice of the
State, has appointed Col. JEFF. DAVIS
u. S. Senator, TO fill the unexpired term of
Jesse Speight, deceased. No appointment
has ever been made more accordant with
the universal desire of the people. 1t is
not merely the reward of patriotism and
unsurpassed daring upon the tented field,
but also of flushed intellectual maturity
and attainmentS.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1847-08-18

A child was murdered recently al Ovs.
terville, Barnsiable, Mass, by being thrown
of a wharf and drowned. Il was but fen
weeks old. The murder was attributed 10
the malice ofsome enemy Of its father Mr.
II. Hinckley. The Boston Post thus re-.
veals the mystery:
The coffin containing the corpse wssta.
ken into the church on Tuesday and All
the nelghbors were collected there and
one BY one, according 10 the form Of The
Old superstition, requested 10 law ,beir
hands on The coffin aud declare Their inno.
eence OF he murder When il came -
me turn Of the mother ofthe child sbe -
lueian'lY laid her hand on the coffin .n5
WIN great effort made ont 10 Tay--aI
don't DO u; ] didnt do ~ Her mann,
~ once created a violent suspicion. a7si1-,
heI' and after she bad been ouesIio5sJ
llilie, she made fall confession IN ,ha
murder, and also admitted that 49, -
ne seFern attempts 10 sci FIRE % Ihs b,nss
"aieh have ben noticed hsrs,ofar.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1847-08-18

Commemorative were Inadvertently led
into an error last week, in our history Of the
caucus at Monticello. We attributed the
very lruIe meeting in Jones e6uniy TO The ON
nipresenee and active energies Of Mr.. Learned.
Il was mistake TO Col TRoTTER himself
belongs all the credit and We would not vii.
lingly deprive him Of a single laurel, gained
in the process Of packing lbe convention. We
eoneele that the thing was admirably DONE
that TalIyrsnd could no, have exhibited a
more adroii 6nss,s or a more skilful manage.
mcnL
But il has been objected to our course, that
we have no right 70 allude to proceedings in
ether counties, that orr sphere Of political &C.
tioa is within The boundaries Of Jsspes, and that
i 10 90 impertioeni lampering wlh cher eOun-
iirstO exercise any guardianship over their PC
laical rirhts The aStboF Of ibis doctrine is
certainly entitled 10 The foil credit Of having
originsied new idea; and 10 him IL further
doe TIE honor q improving upon The Conaiiu-
Ton Of the United smiea The language Of
a. inErumeni is very clear and explicit 90 TO
A. tu deiegsied 10 ne PTssa They ere
"a .rf TIE Whole Uaion , rs aloud fsld
81 a.lion-ths Uniou b TIC sphere Of ne inho-
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1847-08-18
ATTENTION. VOLUNTEERS !

We have forty gallant spirits who have raj.
lied to their counlrys Standard it will require
forty more to I'LL our company Young menl
now is the time to prove yourselves worthy Of
your noble ancestors! field Of glory lies be-
fore you-the blood Of your slaughtered coun-
trymen cries aloud from the baulefields Of Mex
icol Why delayl Has the fire Of patriotism
gone out, or are you willing that The East
our own beloved homes-shall again loiler be-
hindu Aroused immediate action is now re.
qUired
On next Saturday, we hope 10 meet a sufh-
eient number to iil our Company The Vol
unieers from the adjoining counties are invited
to join Us on that day. Below you will see
that our Oldest and beloved ielow-ciiizens have
rendered Us a barbecue. Weagain invite you
10 CONE AND JOIN Usl
w B. DOZIER,
VIZ. l. LYON,
J. McDUGALD,
s. r. ADAMS
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1847-08-18
Agents for the True Democrat.


Agents for the True Democrat
The following gentlemen will act as ou
Agents, to receive moneys due this office, ant
receipt for the same:
c. w. Moody Qutman, Clark county
James NJ Williams, Charlottesville.
w w. Drinkwater, Decatur, Newton CO.
Marion--Samuel Chapman.
White Sulphur Springs-H. Roberts, Post
master.
DalevlIe-Mr. Richards, Postmaster
Mihonvie.- William Horn
DEMOCRATIC TICKET;
For Governor:
JOSEPH w. MATTHEWS.
For Secretary Of State
SAMUEL STAMPS.
For Auditor
GEORGE T. SWAMI.
For Treasurer
RICHARD GRIFFITH.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1847-08-18

THE ST. CHARLES STRUCK BY LIGHT
NING.-A severe thunder squall passed
over The city yesterday afternoon, between
2 and 3 O'Clock. Little rain fell, but the
thunder was ineessant and appalling One
bolt struck the lightning rod attached TO
the flagstaff which surmounts the dome Of
the 81. Charles Hotel. The repou was
terrific, but the house was saved By the
rod, the lightning passing to the earth by
the chain running 70 IL from the upper rod.
The chain was broken in enc place, and
in falling tore away the glass eyes or knobs
by which Il was secured and a. the same
time insulated. We need not say that the
inmates Of the hotel we're severely startled
bv the report, which was terrific. Al The
distance ofour Office the bolt was thought
% have struck yet more nearly, the report
following the vivid fssh 80 Instantly
PicGyatHe Of ne 6tA
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1847-08-18
w B. DOZIER,
VIZ l. LYON,
J. McDUGALD,
s. r. ADAMS.

THE undersigned Commit'es Of Arrange.
menis, invite allthose Of COR lrllow-eiliIsns who
feel an interest 10 or eooniry's cause, 20 meet
Us, on next Saturday, near Psulding, and par
take ola Bsrbaeue, given 10 Volunteers as a
token Of respect 10 The Ladies are also
inrifei
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1847-08-18
SALEM HIGH SCHOOL.

The public examination of the pupils in Ih
young and hourishing institution was com
menced on Monday, the Cd inst, and continued
ill Wednesday The classes were examined
as infinitely and thoroughly as the time would
permit in all the branches studied during the
session. Those pursuing the ordinary En-
I elish branches were examined on Monday.
Tuesday was chiefly occupied with the classes
in the higher mathematics and ancient langua
ges The progress of the pupils afforded the
highest qualification to the members Of the AS
ISOLATION and the numerous visitors present. at
testing alike the fidelity ofIhe teachers and the
application of The scholars
On Wednesday, there was an exhibition IN
public speaking and defamation. NoIwIIh-
Standing the previous rains which had swolI-
en- the creeks and made it otherwise lnconve.
nient for many to attend, there was large and
intelligent audience, composed OF ladies ana
gentlemen from all parts of the country, and
from some of the adjacent counties. The
young gentlemen who spoke on the occasion
acquitted themselves in such manner rs 10 ell
cit the warmest expressions ofappause from all
who had the pleasure of hearing them.
At the close of the performances, the com
pany sat down to a sumptuous dinner, prepared
for the occasion by the philosophical citizens
OF the neighborhood The dinner was served
up under a spacious awning in an adjoining
grove, and we do but express tina universal
opinion of those present, when we say, that as
a public dinner, in richness variety and ele-
gance, it has rarely, if ever, been surpassed IN
this section Of he country
The remainder of the evening was spent in
friendly congratulations, such as the scene AMI
the occasion was calculated 10 inspire and
when the company parted, it must have been
with more kindly feelings towards each other,
and a more lively interest in an institution con.
leetel with the moral and intellectual improve.
nent of the young
The success OF The school during this, the
irst year Of its existence, has much surpassed
he expectations OF its founders. An addition.
| building is being erected to accommodate
Re increased number of pupils expected to en-.
'r at the next session. which will commence
n the first Monday of October
Parents, and others wishing for in'ormlrion
especiing the school, may address DANIEL
iooRE. the Principal, or ~ McLEoD. p. NJ,
icLaod's Post Office, Green county, Miss
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1847-08-18
HP We are authorized to announce
Hon. HENRY MOUNGER

Hon. HENRY MOUNGER
as a candidate for the STATE SENATE,
in the district composed of the counties of
Jasper and Clark, at the ensuing election
in November.
We are authorized to announce LEMON
B. ELLIS, as q candidate for the Office OF Re.
preventative OF Jasper county, at the ensuing
November election
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1847-08-18

The people Of Boston are about 10 piv.
Dauisl Webster diuner.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1847-08-18

s e Y .ss S.'.s G s ;. ' @ bleak winters mona ~ H Or
Southern shield., 1847-01-09

the march before the express arrived at Monterey, and no considerable force was stationed at any of the points between Monterey and the Rio Grande' By the last advices, two regiments had been ordered from Camargo to join Gen. Wool, but they could at the tine Santa Annals movement became known have scarcely reached Sato.
 Notwithstanding this apparently inauspicous posture of affairs do not indulge any lively apprehensions. The utmost confidence is to be placed both in the watchuness and skill of the ac- complished officers who command, and have no question they would be able to anticipate the move ments of the enemy in time to prepare properly for his reception. As the reports of Santa Anna's ad- vance reached Gen. Woos camp so early, it is not impossible the latter may have effected a junction with Gen. Worth, in which we should count both to be safe, whatever force the Mexcans might number Should the companies EN ROUTE from Ca margo have reached Saltlo the force of Gen. Worth would be increased 2ioo, and ot tho worot we believe he would be able hold out till he could be further strengthened Welook for the next accounts, therefore, with great interest, but not with fear ot any serious disaster N. Q. Mercury.
Southern shield., 1847-01-09
HIGHLY IMPORTANT INTELLI
 GENCE FROM THE ARMY.

By the arrival of the steamer Virginia, from Brazos Santiago, we have been in- formed, by our correspondent, that on the 24th an express arrived at Matamoros, bringing the following highly interesting intelligence from the Army:
 "Anexpress Major CALDWELL, Quarter Mastery reached Monterey at l 1 o'clock at night, on the l7th, leaving again at A. M., the following morning,-in which Gen. WORTH reports, as he hears from his spies, that Gen. SANTA ANNA is marching at the head of between twenty and thirty thous- and men, and is within three days march of SaltilIo. He writes, also, that he has sent expresses to Geh. Wool, at Parras, and Gen. BUTLER had sent dispatches to Gen. TAYLOR. They doubtless have marched to join Gen. WORTH.
 Gen. TAYLOR had left Monterey, with his suite, the day previous, his command having set out for Victoria two days before his departure.
 "The express leaving Monterey for Gen MARSHALL, was forwarded by the latter 10 Gen. PATTERSON, with dispatches, at Mata- moros, and on its arrival, finding Gen PATTERSON had marched for Tampico, it immediately started in pursuit. Dispatch es arrived here with this intelligence to Gen. JEsUP, at 1 1 o'clock A. M. and he i'm mediately left for the mouth of the river.
 Great excitement prevails along the valley of the Rio Grande. Most of our posts particularly at Matamoros, Camargo and Monterey, where a number of Ameri- can cltlzens are remalnrng, anu nave put few troops at present, are arming and pre- pairing for the worst. Several persons have been cut of, on the roads above, and travelling is exceedingly hazardous, unless with large parties
 "On any reverse to our arms, every Mexican in the valley turns against usl
 "The Alcalde at Matamoros, who pre- dicted the day our battles have been fought on, says that Gen. SANTA ANNA will attack our forces on Christmas day. If the battle should not be fought before our forces can be thrown into Salillo, or until Gen. FAY LoR forms junction with the forces at that point, we may expect one of the bloodiest conflicts that our flag has ever witnessed"
 ". o. Mercury
Southern shield., 1847-01-09
A LIEUT.. GENERAL TALKED OF.

A private letter from Washington says "I have it from a reliable source, that the Government have had it ln contemplation for more than q month past, to appoint q Lieutenant General and Commander-n- Chief of the Army of the United States, and that our Consul at Liverpool, General Armstrong, has already been sounded as 10 its acceptance! Of the truth of this have no doubt, though for certain reasons, for the present, it may be denied Is it not Imaginable, 10 hear of an attempt at this late day, to bring this worthy old gentleman out from his peaceful and profitable occupa- ton abroad. when we have such men as Gaines, Scott, Taylor, Wool, Twiggs, Worth, Kearney, and others already in the field, and fit for any station the times may call for. 1 have heard it stated, that the last steamer brought a declination from Gen. A.; and since, some of the wise ones, who have been under the caves of the White House, hint at the name of Colonel Benton for the place. But, as our venera- ble father Ritchie would say, Nous Vcrrons"
Southern shield., 1847-01-09

ported forthwith Mr. Benton said wat and enquire into the expediency of the step The issue was thus made and vote taken on it, by Senators rising. Almost all me Wings voted for the bill to be brought Tn al once while almost all the Locofocos voted to postpone and enquirel This tells the storyl Let the people look to il
 The Hon. MT. Sawyer (nicknamed Sau- sage!) made a flaming speech in the House last year against the West Point Academy and the manner in which Cadets were ad- mitted there, and Midshipmen in the Navy by favoritism He rediculed the whole proceeding at hammer and tongs rate - And what is the consequence? Why this same Mr. Sawyer has been, yesterday and to-day, parading up and down the Avenue and to the Capitol with his son, we'll looking youngster covered over with but tons and gold lace, denoting that young as he is, his father has managed to get him a Middy's warrant in the Navy! Horror oi horrors! How could Mir. Sawyer doit POTOMAC
Southern shield., 1847-01-09
ARMY OF THE CENTRE.

The following letter gives an item or two of interest regarding Gen. Woors army:
 PANAs, (Mexico,) Dec. 9th, l846. Editors of he Commercial Times:
 learn that Capt. Yeatman leaves in the morning for Washington City, and 1 avail myself of the opportunity to acquant you of the movements of our column. It seems 10 have been entirely overlooked.
 We arrived at Panas on inc 9th inst, and here We are ordered to make our winter quarters, establish a depot preparatory to the move upon San Luis Potosi, levy upon all Government property, and 10 keep strict watch upon the many roads leading from San Luis Panas is situated in one of tbe most fertile valleys in Mexico, where we shall have no difficulty in supplying thirty thousand men, if necessary.
 Col Yell, Lieut.. Col Roane, and Maj. Borland are under arrest, for positive diso- bedience of orders. The "old war horse" has ordered a court martial. I shall keep you apprsed of our future movements Excuse this very hasty letter
 Yours, J. F.
Southern shield., 1847-01-09

MEXICAN ENTHUsIAsM.-We make the following extracts from an article publish ed in the New ' ork Sun, which show that the Mexicans are making preparations for a desperate resistance at San Luis:
 "AcCOunts rom San Luis praise the dis cipline and valor of the army. There were twenty-five thousand men, with fifty two pieces of artillery. Five thousand addi- tonal troops were expected daily The magazines of powder and the stores of balls and other mis ssiIes are said to exceed belief. Every piece of iron that can be found is converted into bikes or other dead ly weapons. In one store house alone there are two hundred mechanics working day and night, mounting guns and manu- featuring munitions of war There are five hundred more at work in the fortifi- cations, which are being strengthened in every possible manner. One thousand women, filled with enthusiasm in the na, tional cause, had come down to the camp from San Diego and Tlascala, 10 aid in making articles for the soldiers
 Santa Anna had grand review of the whole army on the 18th November. is described as a magnificent pageant So overpowered was he by the bonndless en- thusiasm which greeted him as he passed along the lines that lis feelings overcame him, and the tears rolled down his swarthy cheeks, amid the prolonged hussas of the various regiments, and cries of Victory or Deathl" "God and Ljbertyl" Long live Santa Anna!'' We will beat the Yankees this time' Sc, &c
 "Provisions were pouring into the camp in immense quantities. Language is sad 10 fail in attempting description of the formidable preparations making at San Luis. There, was 10 be the last great struggle. There, says the newspapers, will the fate of Mexico be decided, and farther resistance, it is said, will be useless. Fears were entertained however, that evefl there the fortunes of war would be against them. and accordingly we find preparations going on to defend the road to the capital. Forts were being erected at various points, and the passes were being strengthened; but these works do not seem to progress very rapidly"